Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1856, Page 3

Tue Opp Fetiow’s Lever, by the Colum- EVENING STAR. bia Lodge, last night, notwithstanding the a very inclement w er, was well attended, there being a large number of ladies present. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. § | captain Wm. W. Moore, a Past Grand Sire - of . cee: oa = able epi a ncrses of the Delta Kappa Epsilon | in he dwelt upon the objects and aims of the Sena ity. which were to have re plas at | fraternity, and the duties of itsmembers The Carusi’s Saloon last evening, were postponed | commands to an Odd Fellow were, to relieve until to-night in consequence of the unfavora- the sick, bury the dead, comfort the widow, ble weather and a the orphan, and these mandates The supper of the D. K. E. at Gautier’s | were obeyed. last aha a a magnificent affair, and was} After the conclusion of the address, each done ample justice to by all present. Hon. | ofthe orphans of the Lodge were presented Mr. Orr, of South Carolina. presided at one | witha beautiful book. The refreshments were end of the table, and W. N. Starke, of Eta | furnished by Ridenour; and the instrumental Chapter University, of Virginia, at the other. | music by Marsoletti’s band. Messrs. Cooley, The first regular toast was the “‘ President | Jones, Bennet, and Pruit also*favored the of the United States;"’ which was responded | company with some beautiful qnartettes: and to by Hon. Mr. Orr in bis usual felicitous | the exercises of the evening passed off in the manner. pleasantest manner to all concerned. “The Senate of the United States’’ was re- Ae - . sponded to appropriately by the Hon. Mr. A Locat position, this morning, was hard to Head, of Pg bet as was the “House of | keep. Once, while endeavoring to walk se- Representatives’ by Hon. Percy Walker, of | dately, we slid off at a two-forty gate, then Alabama. lurched, then saw the toes of our boots ona “The Army,”’ brought up Gen. Quitman, of | perpendicular line of vision, then experienced Miss, who responded to the toast most hap- | a fundamental concussion, and then saw my- ily, paying, in the course of his remarks, a | riads of twinkling stars. Then, with » woful igh compliment to Gen Scott. countenance, we arose, and looked at the spot “The Navy’’ was met by Hon. Mr. Max- | where we had measured our length. The well, of Fla., in a speech replete with wit. pavement was injured. In responding to ‘*TheeJudiciary,” Judge Caskie, of Richmond, Va., paid a handsome | WH0 WANTS 4 Goop CoLLector?—For the tribute to Chief Justice Taney. last two years Mr. George W. Swain has been The “Collegiate Institutions of America’ the colleetor of accounts for the Star office. ‘was answered to by the eloquent and classical | We have found him in all respects faithful, re- Dimitry, of Louisiana liable, industrious, and attentive to his busi- “The Literature of the United States’’ and | ness; and without his knowledge state these the ‘‘D. K. E. fraternity’ were responded to by | facts for the benefit of those who, having ac- J R. Thompson, of the Southern Literary | counts to collect at this season, may require Messenger, and B. R. Wellford, jr.,of Va., in | the aid of just sucha man. He cam be seen a manner which gave rich promise of the treat | every afternoon between two and four p. m., in store for those who may ne to the poem | at the Star office i livered them at Ca- ee ealght pe 4 A Portrait of Professor Henry bas just Each Chapter of the fraternity was then | been finished by Mr. Wood, whose studio is at toasted, and replied to by their respective the National Hotel. It is an admirable like- delegates; after which ‘‘The Ladies’’ were | ness, executed with boldness and effect. given, and W. T. Starke. of Virginia, being — called on, replied to it in the most felicitous] _Watca Returxs.—John, (colored,) charged manner, as was the “ Washington Bar’’ by | with being a runaway, sent to jail. Philip A. Austin Smith, of this city, and the ‘‘ Uni- | Lucas, profanity, paid fine and costs. Alex versity of Virginia’ by Lambert Tree of Wash- | Wright, Jno. Hamilton, Jno. Armstrong, Thos. ington. Casady, and Bridget Carlin, were accommo- he volunteer toasts following, elicited much | dated with lodgings. eloquence, wit, and humor, which we regret _ ro ot having space to chronicle. . : a a The caletenisen this year is under the man- be SEEIEGTON: # Binta Day is to be cele agement of the University of Virginia Chap- brated in several cities with unusual demon- ter, which deserves much credit for the hand- | strations. In Boston, the city government some manner in which the affair has been con- | jaye ordered the bells to be rung, and salutes —— Few. T entie- | be fired. In Cincinnatti there is to be a Eee wermep bores a. ths Depackaceues frou g | great celebration, and special invitations have a. w. until 3 p. m , and then drive out to their | been sent to President Pierce, Gen. Scott, G. coun! — to Shapes Rasheeda ig bone W. P. Custis, Esq., Hon. L. Cass, Hon. Sam. t eoretical farmers, but mueh beer eae a peantiaal jokers—and “thereby hangs atale.”” Houston, Gen. Butler, Gen. Shields, Gen. Pil- For shortness we will call them Messrs. | low, Gen. Quitman, Heads of United States Smith and Brown. Smith had been the last | Departments, Governors of States, Mayors of pocsnghalerpriayes ppl sopra as Western cities, Board of trade in the Missis- and which, when hatehed, sent forth a brood | sippi Valley, Officers and Society of Cincin of ordinary feather-legged bantams. Smith | nati, the Veterans of the Mississippi Valley, said nothing to speak of, thought the more, laid | 4}, Veterans of the war of 1812-"13, prominent Jow. and waited Brown had been building at considerable | Military companies in the several States, and expense, an oak post and rail fenee, upon which | associated bodies civil and military in this and he rather prided himself, but which had some- | other States. how sprung a leak, through which the vaga- —— = done pigs of = sapere made ngs wate Jos Prixtive.—Our friends and patrons are «* rooting up things,’’ and playing old scratch i Bisse Peo Pook meant fiat seks waa notified that we are now prepared to execute starting for town, he call “Dily’’—the old | every kind of Jos Prinzine with despatch and blask sabe ae stale ay, — in the best manner, at prices as Sow as in any toreconneiter that fence thorou a ; ; A = ee Saresger Serpe Back,” aad other office in Washington. Jcb Printers are off he diove. also notified that we are prepared to do every Le eculiarity of asset to use rather ; description of press-work that can be executed andiloquent languxge, to Dilly’s great per- i i , % Siaxity; ut this time the word soheel ee oe double ——— Adams’s power. Presses. “bothered him intirely.”” Pretty soon, Smith | 5% alzo, has tne Sgr office a book-bindery came riding by, on his way to the city, and it | connected with it, equal in its capgecity to turn struck Dilly that here was a chance to get en- | out book-binding of all descriptions to any lightened. Smith paces & moment, with ther in the District of Columbi @ queer grin — ie faee, and then cheer- | 6 > Phe District of Columbia, fully told Dilly how to proceed. “Recon- een norter,’’ said he, “is from*the French ‘to ge.| To Mat Coxtractoxs.—We find the fol- rid off.’ Your master wants you to pull | lowing advice in the New Orleans Courier, but — that fence, throw it into piles, and burn | think after all, that the “ saccharine fluid ” Dilly immensely relieved, but a great deal | ™8Y have been distilled from the papers them- —_ = intern —— notions,’’ went to | selves. work on the principle of obeying orders if he al broke owners, and being a strong fellow, he Ph esse he gine germ = se ‘Was soon reconnoitering that fence with a looze- | which their legibinty was by no means impro- ne When Brown returned he called on | yed We would Suggest to parties engaged in Dilly to ‘ report progress.’’ ‘: Well, Mas’r, | the combined business of transporting the said Dilly, “I've piled it all up and set fire | mails and the aforesaid saccharine fluid to put to most all the piles. but “deed, Mas’r, they | treacle and newspapers in separate bags, for burns turble slow;’’ and then seeing the they don't mix well. . puzzled look upon Brown’s face, he hastened a eee to interpret it With ‘‘’Deed, Mas’r, never Burxixe or St. Mary’s Cottecr.—Onthe should have known what reconnoiter was but | 27th of December the building of St. Mary’s Mes’r Smith told me - College, a Catbolie institution, located about Brown was inclined to be very an; with | a mile and a half south of Dayton, (Ohio,) was Diily, until he heard that Smith *- ro/d him,”’ | destroyed by fire, which originated in an ad- aud then he thought better of it, but is since | jacont carpenter’eshop. The edifice consisted very careful in giving orders, to use language | of a main building and two wings, was of brick ‘adapted to the most ordinary capacity.”’ two stories in height. It answered at unce the purpose of a school and a monastery, and in it Sopreme Courr.—-Yesterday, J. Young | Were accommodated twenty.four pupils and Seammon, Esq., of Lilinois, was admitted an | 2ixteen brethren of the order of St Mary, be- attorney and counsellor of thie Court. sides teachers, assistants, &c A large portion No. 19. David Bush vs. Maborn Cooper’s | of the library was saved and most of the furn- administrators. In error tothe High Courtof | iture. The loss on the building is ten thous- Errors and Appeals of the State of Mississip- | 4d dollars, entirely uninsured. pi. Mr. Justice Curtis delivered the opinion 2 PO SRS 3 of the Court, affirming the deere of the said | Data or Epiror.—Ww. M. Overton, Esq, Court in this eause, with costs sometime since connected with the Washington No. 24. The United States vs Catesby Ap Union, but recently one the editors of the Roger Jones. In error to the Circuit Court of Washington Sentinel, died on Tuesday, at the the United States for the Distriet of Columbia. | residence of his father-in-law, Col. Robert Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the | McCandlish, in Williamsburg, Va. He had Court, affirming the judgment of the said | been in declining health for a long time, and Court in this cause his demise was not unexpected. He was a No. 119. Isaac Hartshorn, plaintiff in error, | €¢Dtleman of fine talents, varied accomplish- vs. Horace H Day. This cause having been | ™€Bts, and a vigorous writer. prematurely docketed by the defendants in 7 error, it was ordered to be stricken from the Ecuipses purine 1856.—There will be two docket. eclipses of the Sun, and two of the Moon, this No. 33. Robert A. Parker ¢¢ a/., appel- | year. A total celipse of the Sun will take lants, vs. William Overman. The argument | place on the Sth of April, and an annular of this cause was continued by Mr. Lawrence | eclipse on the 28th of September, both invis- for the appellee, and concluded by Mr. Bryan | ible here. There will be a partial eclipse of for the appellants. the Moon on the 20th of April, which will be No. 33. Edward C. Richards e¢ a/, appel- | Vistble early in the morning; and @ similar lante, vs. Sylvester Holmes e¢ a/. The argu- | eclipse on the 13th of October, also visible in ment of this cause was commenced by Mr, the evening. Bibb for the appellants, and continued by ——= Messrs. Fendall and tracy for the appellees. eT 5 i i > The Coart than adjonze ppe! “eff mee 10,581 deaths in Philadel. Wh i i Evection oF Orricers.—At the annual rie Loman ilieaaene pres meeting of the Northern Liberties Fire Com- ” pany, held last evening, the following gentle- Far" The speaker who « took the floor’” has ms, ais ers Gog a the , year eo foe aay lumber. iddleton Birkhead, President; as. Gooch, | . , ie reason that tom-cats are so mu- Vice President; John T. Halleck, Secretary; sical is, because they are all fiddle-strings in- — a ko tae side. aptain of Engine Division; Oliver le, ‘There is a man down in Alab: tall First Assistant; Remegius Bireb, Second As- heap dosen't pay any poll-tax “his head be- tant; Frank Truxall, Third Assistant; Thos. ing considered to ie out of the country J. Dawson, Captain of Hose Division; James Thi fi wr Slatford First Director, Jerome Columbus, a tsek ae arr pda) eid hag — Director; Van 8. Johnson, Third Dt- erat his Reeses ood pen it. = aa rector. * Gunn Cee tg The Maryland Board of Publie Works left the ant — thy ree after we | have resolved to reduce the tolls upen guano, of receiving prorely pt is : Rasstitre iene &e., as far as practicable. fence. Charles Hill, (colored,) for an assault,| Asimple friend desires to know whether was found guilty; not yet sentenced; Dev. | the abolition of flogging in the navy includes aatahs, wes fad gully net jetceaaent? | cor tht heneen Sh. fo ilty ; not yet sentenced ; The large number of vessels now in th sith ir hess defence. harbor of Norfak. isa subject of ently res o-day, there were no trials; met for (irand | cording to the Herald, the city never pre- — : wate sented a livelier aspect than at present. gar YEAR.—We understand that some of Ee Yo Saturday last, at Fairfax C. H. the ladies, determined to exercise the privil- | men servants hired at 390 ae cae ege of the year, are getting up a ball, to which | $50 to $70—boys, $40 to $80 At the hiring, they intend to invite the gentlemen. « May | yesterday, at Catts’, West End, about the same I have the pleasure of the next waltz, Mr. | rates were obtained. t : Locals?” fam sorry. Miss, but Iam en- ("Six thousand five hundred and fiv greet for that and the next one. The third, bushels of corn, being the largest cargo e ie ase, 1 will be pleased to dance with you.”’ ship] ped through the Dismal Seaiip fea ae AcciDENT.—A boy named Nolan, who was | ved in Norfolk on Saturday on the schooner skating this morning in the First Ward, lost — it was from Hyde county, North Car- his equilibrium, and fell directly before a 2 fat passing carriage. By the promptness of the | . £#* During the late rise in the pHs ahasty river the horses were ehecked in season to | Tiver, there came down on a raft to Pitts’ urg, prevent the wheels from passing over the pros from Warren county, one Michael McKinney, rate lad, who made his escape from beneath aged A ge He says he piloted the first the hoofs slightly bruised, and doubtless cured | log raft from Warren to Pittsburg 6% ‘years of any desire to skate in the streets again, “7. o : - Ee Our crop of Indian corn, if we vatue it Beau Hickman, hearing a gentleman quote | at but one-half the present market price, the New Year's song beginuing ‘King out, | amounts to more than al! the gold from Cali- = era fms ze Temarked that he would = = our wheat ae at the most eter to ‘‘ ring in.’ moderate estimate, is worth as much as all the —_—_ gold in the country; while the moderate & Centrar Lover have their levee to-night at | growth of oats, with all reasonable allowances Odd Fellows’ Hall Addresses are expected | for exaggeration, more than equ from several members of Congress. years’ produce of the California min {0* Letter from Hon. Johu Minor Botts, of Virginia, dated Richmond, July th, 1885. Mossre. Wat. S. Kerns & Co.—Gentiemen. Considerations of duty to tue afflicted Prompt me to send yon this vol- ntary testimonial to the great of CARTERS SPANISH MIXTURE. for that almont incurable disease, Scrofula. Without being @ispored, or deeming tt necessary to. go Into the particulars of the case, F can say that the astonishing re- multe that have been produced by that medicine, \. ber of my own famil,yand under my own observation superintendence, after the #kfll of the beat physician been exhausted, and all the nual remedies had fatted, Justify me im recommending its use to all why may be snffer- ing from that dreadful malady. T do not mean to say that it Is adapted to or that it will afford the same relfef In all cases; for, of course, 1 can know nothing about that- from what I have seen of the effects, I would not hesitate to use it in any stitutions, case of Scrofula, with persons for whom I falt an interest, of over whom I could exercise influeace or contro! jan l—Im Respectfully sours, ‘0. M. BOTTS. (177A New Medtcin « when the was any Very loug time el new nostrum made its appearan: n not cure all diseases whatever the vendors may say fn their advertisements, we think there is room for science yet. Dr. L, B. Wright bas ¢ ks the reader. we think, but some friends without producing nansea, or any of those severe pains attending all other purgatives, we will consult not only their health, but algo our own comfort by 80 Thie Oathartic or Family Physic is very pleasant to taki is, we are fully assured, prepared by an old experienced prac- titioner personally , he assures us there is nothing in it but what ia purely vegetable d wholesome in all cases (old or young) where physic is reqaired. Give it a trial. jau lw {07 Is it Over !—Yes! Christmas ts over but not ite agony side, from 40 irregular ac ad usage during the excitement y of convivial houre, Nothing like De GRATH’S ELECTRIC to relieve such painful re-ollections, Even rheama ipbia, between Chesnut and Walnut, ance. f the steamer Me thousauds more. 39 office. dec 31—tt 7 Are yo cured too #0: ble, and the ourn when It te the disease which people the chur; AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS, If ta dragging through the Spring ‘falut, sleepy, and istless, be cause your blood is loaded with ache, heartburn, and thel stomach is foul. Don't covered with pimples, b! of the unclean diseases o disorders, becanse reelf around the all caved in, because y ening into heaichy aczio: ae surely as water quenches fire blood, and restore their functior you can feel as quick as the; ve medicine. Prepared by Dr. J. every respectable druggist. Sold by %. D. GILMA Georgetown ; JAMES © oc 16—e03m i> Balm of t by Dr. Fortine, of curing diseason of th removing pimples, ta: & CO,, Fredericksburg. th, y 1 pur: poses. Price 60 cents per bottie. For sale at SHILLING- TON'S Bookselling and Stationery Retablickment, Qdeon Building, corner ¢3 street and Penna, avenue. ‘dec 12 IG Dyspepsi resulting often Constipation, tate the physical ma ‘Uke magic to Dr. Hostetter Influence upon their almost desy All should use For sate every where—wualesals depat pruer K ane Seveuth streets. their disptay of ready for inspect TALMAS, signs in materi«t, meu who study ex on dress au opportunity ie now offered for priese pov 2—tf {> Hoofland’s German Bitters, prepared Medical Store, 120 ¥ ase in thelr well-de- vrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de Ind ant sold by Dr. Jacki Arch str werved rangemys at the G that fuctive their pi confidence by the [mt from ft, aud will ever em tlow. See adver i[7°-Ambrotype.—Amongst the most at- 3 art, ST'S GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES. ‘Ley xp traly « beautiful Pleture, and ‘ familiar Da- “2 the United of the United courts; President Perce and Cabinet, and many other tractive and beautiful speci how ou exhiition at WHITEHL tn some reapecte Kuerreutype fmprovemene 2 collect A visit to WHITREBURST'S nov 2—tf MARRIED, On the Ist instant, by Rev. Mr. Hodges WM. H HARMER, of New York to Miss SARAH LEANA HENNING, of this city On the December, by Rev. I. O' Tocie, Dr R_H.STEE eldest daughter of 8. Masi, Esq., af this cf! On Istinstant, by Rev. L. Gilliss, ISAAC HOBAKT KILBY, of fastport, Me. to MARIA GILLISS, daughter of A.B’ Waller, Esq., of this city WANTS. ANTED-—A BOY TO LEARN Printing business One who has some knowledge of the business desired: and none oth- er needapply. Address ‘WR,’ at the Ster of- Sce within the next two davs jan 3—3t SITUATION WAN TED—BY A YOUNG Girl as Chambermaid. or to do general house- work Apply at No 206 Third street, between G j and H 3 te WANTED FOR SIX OR CWELVE $600 months, on good colateral, worth $2.- 000. Apply, confidentially, to Box 313 Post Of- fice Boy of about eighteen years wanted. Aprly as above jan 3—st NOUNTRY BOARD WANTED—A GEN- Ueman from the South, with his wifeand two small children, wishes bord in the family of a respectable farmer, comfortably fixed, and not more than six miles from Washington, Liberal board will be paid and the best references given. Address ‘‘Georgia,’’ through City Post Office, or at the Star Office. jan 2—3t* ANTED—TO HIRE BY THE YEAR, A colored Woman, to do the cooking, washin and froning of a small family, residing a sho distance from the city. A slave from the country preferred. Inquire at the Store of Shuster & Cla- gett, Pa. avenue. jan 1—tr \ AN TE D—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons tn want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large and small aarinetes Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with dis-atch. Also, s Jot of cas!-fron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c',on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash N.B.—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNE __ BOARDING. {AMILIES AND OTHERS WISHING Board, with large pleasant, furnished rooms. can be accommodated at Miss SHANK! Bridge st., Georgetown. ja —3t* OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No.331 Penn- Li facts opposite Brown’s Hotel, has several large and desfrable rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She can also ac a six or eight table boarders. iy OARD,&c—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. coruer of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is fc aay toaccomimodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort wil! be made to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage. ap6—tf A CARD TO THE LADIES. RS.M.E. DARR & MISS E.C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERY and DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn avenue, second door west of Adams & Co ’s Ss Olice. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMAS made in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice. N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order Just received, alot of splendid French Head Dresses and Bouquets. Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—I1m* INE FRENCA EDITIONS—OF ROUS- seau, Racine, Sevigne, Comeille, Maliere, De Stael, Ducts, Frotssart, Hourdalone, Le eee Schiller, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, Malherbe, Descartes, Barthelemy, Voltage, Chateaubriand, Florian. 'Rabelais, Scribe, Malebranche, St. Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, Regnard, and other writers, may be found at the mod erate prices at the bookstore of the undersigned ; imported by himself direct from Paris, in fine calf morocco bindings, some of them with bean- tiful iWustrations * ae Also, a smail collection, various, of Freneh Books for youth, Paris editions dec 28—tr FRANCK TAYLOR. Many are now suffering pain fo the ny has been cared in one day by this * from the Professor's only offi-e, 39 of Beverly, N. J., who was #0 Grath’s wouderfal s” 80 eaye Rachel, aud Righth, close by Che-nut, only ick?—Then you can’t be . Don’t delay until your complaint is incura- e. ‘oar-fifthe of all da might be cured by nm in season. Don't go *. Don't wear the head- F system wanta cleansing. Don't show yourself abont, lean, haggard, ar Stomach bud Bowels need strength- 4 jose things right into healthy activity which e taken. They are the one at medical Wonder of this age, recognized by all who know thei and many thousands know them. Take the for a Cough, and the Pilis for all derange- AYER, Lowell, Maae., and eold by Washington; O. M. LINTHTOUM, small causes like jalency, Nausea in aaand other ailments tending to pros- eputation it bears of reinstating to ‘e tried its vivifying and strength- ing aud broken «the most effectual preventive of diseases of the attractive stocks of Goods {n thie city, at very vania avenue, ia well worth the trou- uLE, of Saginaw, Mich , to KATE, No. 100 OR REN T—WITH IMMEDITE POS- session, the newly fitted uphouse on the west side of 12th, between Gand H streets, containing two good sized Parlors, five airy and ‘comfortable chambers, dining rogm, bath room; kitehen, and servants’ sleeping apartment, also a fine dry cel- lar, for fuel. Take house has just been thorough- ly renovated and refitted, has gas and water in the house, and a fine large yard running back toa 30 feet alley. To py and nent tenant the rent be moderate. Apply to HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. jan 3—2t* OR RENT—THE SECOND AND THIRD | | stories of the new house opposite tbe National | | Theatre Apply onthe premises. or to W. H Prentiss, Pose 15th and L streets jan 2—eotf URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS8. 6 ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or ney Egger ‘The rent will be moderate No. 276 Pa avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf OR SALE—-A VERY CONVENIENT House, with four rooms, suitable for a small family. Apply at No. 90 G, between 22d and 23d street jan 2-2w* OR RENT—A PARLOK AND BED Cham ber, with or without gas. Also, three suites | of Chambers. 1s prepared to take boarders either by the day or week... Apply at275 Pa. avenue, between 10th and 11th sts. jan 1--41* THOS. W. JONES (OR RENT—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, desirably situated, in the First Ward, and in the neighborhood of the Circle. The house is new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, which ts entirely new | and of modern manufacture, is also for rent. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply at51 Pa avenue, corner of 22d street dec 28—Im* URNISHED HOUSE FOR REN A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas inthe house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotei dec 27—tf CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- gin'a avenue and Lith street, Island. For terms apply to tages R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. ec 15—t OOMS TO LET—A FURNISHED PAR- will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rooms are on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House, ere at the office of the Kirkwood House. ec B— tf UILDING LOTS.—POR SALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island and other parts of the ci'y, on terms accommodat- ing to purchasers. EnguireatJ.E KENDALL, office between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. enue, 3d story front room, over R. Morrow's Exchange Office. D. MYERLE. dec 1—6w OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board Aiso, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—t¢ jOR RUNT—A WELL-PURNISHED suite of Rooms, a ptrlor and two Bed Chambers on one floor. Apely to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween Lith and 15th streets. nov 26-tf Rx FOR REN7.—A pleasant {com '4 the third story, with or withvut Zurmture Apply to GEU. WILLNER’S Paper-hanging Store, Ted Ninth street sep 20—tf OR RENT—THE SPACIOUS STORE and | Warehouse now in the occupancy of Mr. ti. | WW , situated on the corner of Gay and High streets, immediately opposite Forrest Hall, in Georgetown, D.C.” Possession given on the Ist January next. Apply to BLADEN FORREST, Cox's Row, Georgetown, D.C. ov 2-eofwe VOR RENT —AH YMELY AND the Patent Office. It contains ten rooms, exclu- sive of closets, with all the modern conveniences of gas, bath and other water fixtures, with astable and carriage house attached. The furniture is entirely new, and complete in all its appoint- ments, making it one of the most cesirable resi- dences in the city. Terms reasonable toa good tenant. Inquire at 446 Eleventh street, between GandH dec 29—eo3* ANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE — The subscriber has for rert, in whole or in rt, a handscrnely furnished House, situated on Street, north of Pennsylvania avenue. Rent moderate. Inquire of JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant dec 27—eo6t SOR RENT—WITH POS! =) in January, the house now occusied by Jamee Major, Esq., on the corner of Dumbarton and Beall streets, Georgetown, formerly the residence of Mrs Onid It has ample room fora large fam- lly, and a large garden filled with choice fruit trees, flowers, &c., together with a pump in the yard. The rent will low to a good tenant, on early application to the subscriber, 122 Washing- ton street A. HYDE dec 20—2av2w (intel) OR RENT—AT NO. 335 SOUTH BST, about (wo squares from the Capitol, a Fur Heed Pe or and two furnished chambers dec W—TTh&estr OR SALE —LOTSIN THE NORTHERN Liberties ; Squares 441, 442 and 447 have been subdivided into Lots, with alleys to each, of suit- able dimensions for buildings. Tr lots He in a thriving part of the city—those on Seventh street fast cominy into demand for plac’s of business They will be sold on accommodating terms. Ap- ply to JNO. G. STOCK, General Agent, F street north, opposite Patent Office dec 13—eolm WO ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, 1; ing in Alexandria county, Va.,1 mile from the Len, Bridge, or 23, miles from Centre Market, with easy access by Washington and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. Pre farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres 1s in good tlnber; the balance well laid off in arable fields and meadows. Also, about 800 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suliable aituations, The improvements consist of a good Dwelling House of 8 rooms, beside garret and basement; uo house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with necessary sheds &c., usual toa dairy and market farm. Persons desiring to purchase can get further in- formation by applying to BURKE & HERBERT, Alexandria, or to the subscriber on the premises. ‘Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf WOR RENT—A HOUSE, WITH FLOWER and vegetable garden, together with 25 acres of land under good cultivation, suitable for a dairy or market garden, (the letting of all together would be preferred ) pleasantly situated, direct! north from the Capitol, only a few minutes wall to the city limits. Any person desirous of secur- ing a pleasant and rose! residence in the coun- try, and near the city, will please call on the sub- serlber WM. EMMERT, Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery. dec 12—eo5t*¥&wtf OTICE.—JOHN GEORGE STOCK, REAL Estate Agent, and Intelligence Oftice, F st., between Sth and 9th streets, south side, has on hand an extensive lot of Houses and Lots for sale or rent,on the most liberal terms He informs the citizens of Washington that he is pre} d to execute Deeds of Trust and the various forms of Conveyancing, in both the German and English language. dec 7. O33 FOR SALE.—TWO OR THREE ‘ood Building Lots ln 8 rapidly improving neighborhood for sale on tém years’ credit. Ap- plytoJ. H. DRURY. iy site HARCUAL SOAP DENTRIFIC perior article for the teeth. ‘The best article ever offered to the public. Pre; and sold only * J. B. MOORE, Druggist, dec 31—eott First Ward. NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. MSs. H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss S.J. & M. MeGaw, next door to Post Office, Bridge street, es in ortter to reduce her stock of goods before the Spring sea- son, she will sell at cast a handsome Saportonant of EMBROIDERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec 18-—ft&eoim ACOULTRE & ROGERS'’S RAZORS — We have a fine assortment of the above named RAZORS, to which we call the attention of gen- tlemen who wish to have an easy shave. A STR OPS of the most approved makes, SHAVING CREAM, SOAPS, and everything requisite fora gentleman’s toilet. T.8. GALLIGAN & CO, ™ Fancy Goods and Py , 370 Penn. av., nov 23-tt U jrown’s Hotel. er ROWN’S BRONCHIAL GROCHES, OR B Voice Loveng§s, just ives adr sale at *_** MOORE’S D; tore, ue ye. 5 , Opp. 7 Buildings “tout, Nall” other Brushes. A large sup- ply just recéived and for sale as ahove dec 31—e03t By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HOICE COLLECTION OF BOOKS AT Auction.—On FRIDAY EVENING January 4th, at seven o’clock, at the Auction Rooms, I shall sell an Invoice of Annual bums, and Standard Books, in rich calf, an’ morocco, and papier mache bindings, const , Byron, Moore, Purns, Scott Mrs. = hg Goldsmith iz al ers. ‘Aiotese hundred rich Annuals, Albums, and GiM Books of different descriptions, beautifully ilestrated and embellished JAs.Cc seapecisdese By CW. BOTELER, Auctioneer EREMPTORY GALE OF A Retail Stock cy Goods.—On SATUR- , January Sth, commencing at 103¢ o'clock, | a. m., I shall sell, without reserve, the entire stock contained in store No. 16, known as the Washington Store, formerly oceupied by Magra- vert, joe the Centre Market, con- oO! Embroderies, Hosi Handkerchiefs, Perfumeries, Trimmings, Artificial Flowers, &c Together with a general assortment of Dress Goods ‘The goods will be sold in lots to suit purchas- f Dry and Fa: rushes, Combs The ladies are particularly invited to attend The sale will be continued every day until the whole stock is disposed of > W. BOTELER, D KITCHEN FURNI- —On MONDAY, the 7th , at the residence of Mrs pe. NO. 6 east side 45g street, between C ard | D_ near the City Hall, at 10 o’clock a.m, an ex- | celient assortment of Furniture, viz - Marble-top and other Side Tables Dressing and other Bureaus | OUSEHOLD ture, at Aucti Cane and other Chairs Wardrobes and Stands | Fine French plate Mirror, giit frame, plate 60-by inch Bedsteads, Toilet Sets Bedding and Mattresses Five fine new Feather Beds of best quality Bolsters and Pillows Large passage Oilcloth ingrain and Stair Carpets and Matting | China, Glass and Crockery Ware — | Large Map of the United States | Large Cooking Stove, Hathmay patent, fixtures lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) | Airtight and other Stoyes With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites ‘Togetber with many articles unnecessary to be Allsums under $25 cash; over $25a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest ‘Tne above mentioned furniture is of a good new, and the sale will be well n of persons purchasing A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture, Feather Beds, Dry | Auction.—On FRIDAY, the | ary. I shall sell, at the Rouso furnishin; | Mr. A.H. (Lee, on north K, between 7! suvets, immediately oppos!'= the Northern Mar- ) Ket, et 10 g’clecS a. m., a good assortment of Honechold and Kitchen Furniture, viz: dining, card and other Tables amber Cottage Set | Bedsteads, Chairs, &c. i our Feather Beds Hair and shuck Mattresses and Bedding | Cooking aud other Stoves With many other articles in the house-furnishing quality and near) worthy the attent! 2 tu day of Janu- Also, a large lot of Dry Goods of various de- scriptions, and a good second-hand Buggy. ‘Terms: All sums of and under $30 cash ; over $50 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfac- | torily endorsed, bearing interest By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the seventh day of February, 1556, at 4 o'clock, on the emises, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 23d ‘ebruary, 1555, andrecorded in the Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J. A.8., No. 91, folio 311, &c , | ehall offer for sale oneun- divided third part, of the undivided fourth part, of the undivided two-thirds part, or Lot No. 4, in Square 290, in the city of Washington fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west Terms of sale: One-third cash ; the balance tn six and twelve months, to be secured 2s may be required by the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee JAMES C. McGUIRE, newly furnished house, situated on one of the | most pleasant streets of the city, one square from | dec 6—law?m ~ By HUGH DOWLING & CO , Auctioneers. EGULAR DAY AND EVENING SALES. The subscribers, determined to devote their whole attention to the Auction and Commission Business, respectfully inform the public that they prepared to receive all ¢: thelr care for sale at public auction ; iat no exer- tiens on their part shall be spai best prices for the game by fair and impartial rep- resentations; andas they intend to confine them- Selves toa strict cash business unless otherwise oods to their sale siatl oe settled with immediately when the goods are de- : Goods sent to them for ics can be settled for next morning, if nlar evening auction for the saie of all kinds of merchandise can by (his means be of ervice to the comraunity, Whose is most respectfuily solicited by the public’s obe- is consigned to red to obtain the ordered, those sending liverra to the buyers HUGH DOWLING & CU, Auctioneers, DAY SALES—MUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, S, at 1 o'clock, end every be Store, No. 53, Varnum , Louisiana avenue, and at all other time- aud places where their services may be re- Sales on the Market Square, opposite the Bank of Washington, attended as usual on and FRIDAY moral: evening at 7 o'clock Cash advances on cons}; HUGH DOWLING & CO , Auctioneers. dec 1U—eolm VHOICE FRUIT TREES At AUCTION. rsons an opportunity of ine Fruit Trees raised b 7 the late Jno. H. King, at Valiey View Farm, near m, the executrix of t] fer them to the bi THURSDAY and SATURDAY of each week, in front of the Auction Store of Messrs. Wall, Bar- These trees are all fraits, in 8 flourishing condition, of good size, and will be warranted to be what th Catalogues can be hi 4 In order to give all securing a portion of the e estate has deter- hest bidders on are represented on application at the above Auction Store, and at the sts!!, Valley View Farm, in Centre Market. 3. J. KI By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. URSTEX’S SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligibly situated Reai Estate.— By vir jeeds in trust from James A. Ann Wise, his wife, bearing date respectively on the 7th day of April and the of September, 1855, and di the subscriber, at the request of the treasurer the Fraeklin Building Asvoriation, will sell at AY, the 24th day of Jan- tue of two several Wise and Harrie: public sale on THUR uary, 1956, at 4o’elock p rt of Lot No. 12, in Square No. 429, for the same uta pointon 7th street west on the frout line of said lot, at the distance of 40 feet from the southeast corner thereof, and running thence due west parallel to the south boundary line 100 feet to the rear line of sald lot; thence due east T00 feet to the front line; thence south with said front line 15 feet to the place with the buildings and impsovements, consist of a three-story brie. The above property ts eligibly situated on 7th street west, between G H rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favorable riunity for investment. ‘he terms will be one-third cash, and balance in six and twelve months, for notes bearing inter- est from day of sale secured by deed of trust upon ; and if not complied with in six days after the sale the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and ex, of the defaulting purchaser. All conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser. CHAS S WALLACH, JNO. C. C. HAMILTON, Trasi JAS. C. MeGUIRE streets north, and dec 2—3tawkds By A. GREEN. Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE —By virtue of a deed of trust, dated the 25th day of Novembei year 1854, and recorded in one of the land records of Washington county, D C., the undersigned will seli at MONDAY, the 7th day of Janua’ o’clock p.m., on the No. 247, fronting on 12h street west, just abeve 1. ic sale, on ry, 1856, at four remises, Lot 13 in Terms: Seven hundred dollars in cash ; the bal- ual sums, at 3.6, 9 and 12 jorsed, with interest from the day of sale, secured by a deed of tris on the Piped: at the expense of ance in four notes months, to be well ‘bo not complied the sale, the lot will be re- ys? notice, at the risk and loss of JOHNSON HELLE dec 2i—4t&ds. rOLIDAY PRESENTS FROM E just received at E LAKE: dec 24—tf REPORTED FOR THE EVENING STAR. Interruption of the Telegraph, &c. Battiwore, Jan, 3,—There has been an in terruption on the telegraph lines north of here this forenoon, and no market reports bare been received. There was po news of the Canada at last report Maine Legislature Avevsta, Marne, Jan $3 —The Legisistare of this State met bere yesterday. In the Sen- ate, Lot M. Morrill (Dem.) was chosen Presi- dent. The House elected Josiah Little, (straight Whig) Speaker. The old-line Dem- ocrats and straight Whigs have formed a comg plete union Baltimore Markets. Battiwors, Jan. 3—Flour is firm ; sales of Ohio for future delivery at $8 75; sales omer ose at $3.62 eat is unchanged; good to prime whites $1.95a$2 05, good to prime is $1.90aS2 Corn is unchanged. Corn is firm; sales of white at 75a7Se, yellow 72a76c. Receipts of corn are light. Provisions are little more active. Mess pork $16.87a$17. Bacon—shoul-ders 1c, sides Lle - New hams 12ic. Lard is active; sales in bbis at 102allce, in kegs 11¢al2s McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of « deed of trust to the subscriber, dated April 12, 1551, and duly record - ed in Liber J. A.S., No. 23, folios 421, 422, 423, and on land — for Washi county, Is! at ®uction, to the bigb- est bidder, on MONDAY afternoon, December 7, at 4 o'clock, on the premises, the whole of square No. 471, fronting on south K and L, and 6th and 7th streets vest. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 15 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. aNRY NAYLOR. Trustee. J.C. McGUIRE, Auc;. Immediately afterthe above. on the prem- ises, we shall sell, by virtue of a deed of trust du- ly recorded, &c., lots Nos. 3,4, 5 and 6, in Page’s subdivision of square No. 300. Terms as above If the purchaser or purchasers shall fail to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days there after, the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and gs of said defa' purchaser JOHN T. FENWICK Trostee. RICHARD WALLACH F JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer. nov 13-2aw&ds The above sate is itper, wkpnespay afternoon, Jenuery oc, ox o'clock, on the 5 JAS. ©, MeGUIRE, Au dec 19—2awakds S RE WAR D —1 will give the above % mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, a slave, who call« herself Ana Johnson, and who ran away from me on secaeg7 f night, the Sth instant. She is about 24 years old, 5 » fou or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, of ned figure, and likely. She has a variety of clot ing and took with ber ker feather bed and bedding WM. F. PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 596 New Jersey avenue MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REGU- lar Praetitioner of Hom@opathy, Ofice 21, cerner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10a m to3 p m Doctor Stanislas ermisz, having returned from ee with improved health, will attend to the pructice of bis profession Le Docteur parle Francais. Der Doctor spricht Deutsch dee 17—1m* | typed IVORY —JjUST RECEIVED, sev eral exquisite specimens of his manofacture, including © The Descent from the Cross,”’ after Rubens; “The Flight into E: ij’ “* Adore tion of the Wise Men ;?” ‘ Head of Christ,” after Domenichino—Madonna; * Ecce Homo,” &c , specially adapted for Christmas its, at TAYLOR & MA Q's _dee 21--tr Bookstore, near Sb st __M.A_ TYSON & SISTERS areeg vel ENGISH 4 ry SENI- , ; for day s,m x 12th and 13th streets = Lippanetinata For terms, &c., cireulars so be had at the a Bookstores, and at the Institution dec 22-1 ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT.—New and second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and conve- uae —_ prod p ma second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and t attended to at No 495 Eleventh strotl, ebete Facomecan a F.C. REICHENBACH. sep S—SimeoSTu& Th® i hae MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS.— in accordance with the custom which vatis in our city, i desire to notify all my friends and cstomers, who may have unsettled accounts With me. that their bills are made out, in antici- pation of a general settlement on the frst of the year. Those who may not find it convenient to call will be weited on at their dwellings or places. of business about the firet of the year P. J. STEER Merchant Tailor, No 488 Seventh et dec 23—d6t ‘ABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOUDS, / CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, &c ° at 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIS. LEGANT NE YEAR'S PRESENTS may be found et T. GALLIGAN & CO "S dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En- glish Piated Ware, Tollet Articles, &c., &c., 370 Penn avenue, under Browns’ hotel dec by “MRS. KUOFF, Milliner, | pened FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT. fully informs the ladies of Washi: that she has taken a store, No. 3 east tol strect, sear the eastern gate of the Ca) Yard, where she has on splendid assort of the latest st: of WINTER BON- NETS AND CLOAKS, &c., which will be sold at one-half the price usually —- in the stores of this city. ec 13—eolm* fo beens TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their arrangements for the ap- reaching season, a. invite attention to ir large and vari ck, which includes, in addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, a large assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegant and recherche description, particularly ar for Christmas and New Year Presents. w—tr STEWART'S QE Ytice ¢ DAGUEKREAN RGOMS —Onr PICTURES are perfectly life-like, with a beautiful brightness, and having an elegant smooth and beautiful soft tone, they are not ia “« equaled, in the United ites. We invite the public to call and see for themselves. Gallery over M. W. Galt & Bros. Jewelry Store, between 9th and lth streets, No. 324 Pa. avenue nov if -eo2m F CY GOODS —ENGLISH, FRENCH and German. Just received at THE LAKES, dec H—tf 304 Pa. avenue. AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AND Sold; also, Cleaning and R ing, at 75 Loutsiana avenue, tr Semme’s B: ing, opposite Holmead’s Grocery. dec 5—im* NEW YEAR’S PRESENTS. EW JEWELRY, WATCHES, SILVER- WARE, &c —M. W. GALT & BRO. bave opened for ‘New Year's a large assortment of Poe. all new styles, such as— ich sets of Florentine and Koman Mosaic, Co- ral, Cameo and plain Jewelry Lad@jes’ enamelled Watches, richly studded with diamonds Jurgensen’s pockst Chronometers = duplex, and all other Watches of celeb-~ jt y Also, silver Tea Sets, Waiters, Urns, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups Ladles, Forks, Spoons, and every variety of Fancy Silverware. M.W.GALT & BRO, 34 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and lth sts. dec 29 if OME HILL FOR SALE —THIS RESi- dence is situated in the immediate vicinity of en degen eam rb ” ae ma W 2 from Alex: meee yg agree a nome ed ten acres of first rate land, a dwelling -house, » frait trees, &c. The dwellipg is large and com- modious, and built with a special reference to modern conveniences. The barn —— ——. rh house, storage room, c. Ist wood lot in tte vicinity whick’ will be sold with the above, or separately. The above described piace Ue recoramendod to those desiring a beautiful residence. It ‘would also be an admirable location for 8 schoo! Th a and Rail-