Evening Star Newspaper, January 4, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, bear Year —Dear reader, do you wish to know how “Leap Year’’ first came about ?”’ “No!’’ Well, but you must,—and this is the way of it When Julius Cesar, that old Roman fillibuster, of whom you may have heard, undertook to reform the com- putation of time, he ordained that the year should consist of 365 days, except every fourth year, which should consist of 366 days—the additional day to be reckoned by twice counting the 24th of February, which was the szzth calend of March. Hence the name, from the Latia words, dz, twice, and sexte/ts, sixth. The calends (whence our word calender) or first day of the month, were reckoned backward to the des, thus: the first day of March was the first calend ; the 28th of February was the second calend of March ; February 27th the third, and so on. The Julian Year, which by this rulo was reckoned at 365 days and 6 hours, was found not to be accurate, but to exceed the length of the solar year by 11 minutes. which error would in 131 years amount to an entire day. It was, therefore, corrected by Pope Gregory, in 1582, who retrenched eleven days from the Julian computatiog—being its excess or gain over solar time. Out of this correction has grown the distinction between old style and new style. The Gregorian or new style was introduced into Germany in 1770, and by act of Parliament inte England 1752—just one hundred years ago—the 2ud day of Sept. (0 S.) of that year being reckoned as the 14th (N. &) under the (Gregorian system. Although the name Bissextile is retained with its obso- lete import, we intercalate the 29th of February every fourth year for Leap Year, and for sti!] greater accuracy, make only one Leap Year, out of every four even centennary years, that is—the years 1700 and 1800 were not Leap ars; nor will A. D. 1900 be reckoned as one; utthe year 2,000 will be Bissextile. And that’s the way Leap Year came to be an ‘‘in- stitution.” Surreme Covrr.—Yesterday, William H. Rogers, Esq., of Delaware, was admitted an attorney and counsellor of this court. No. 27. Louis Curtis et al. vs Therese Petit- pan, wife of Victor Feste, e¢ a/. In error to the circuit court of the United States for the eastern district of Louisiana. Mr. Justice Campbell delivered the opinion of the court, dismissing this cause, with costs, the trans- cript not being in conformity to the 11th and 2ist rules of this court, and the judgment of said circuit court not being such a one as can be re-examined by this court. No. 2. Henry R. W. Hill’s executor et /. vs. James L. Meek et ai. Appeal from the cireuit court of the United States for the southern district of Mississippi Mr. Justice Catron delivered the opinion of the court, af- firming the decree of the said circuit court in this cause, with costs No 21. William S. Minter et a/. vs. Charles Crommelin. In error to the supreme court of the State of Alabama. Mr. Justice Catron delivered the opinion ef the court, reversing the decree of the said supreme court in thi cause, with costs No. 33. Edward C. Richards et a/., appel- lants, vs. Sylvanus Holmes et a/. The argu- ment of this cause was concluded by Mr. Bibb for the appellants. No. 34. William Jones et a/., appellants, vs. William S. Johnston. The argument of this cause was commenced by Mr. Scammon for the plaintiffs in error. And then they adjourned. Pror. Mitcsenu’s closing lecture upon Astronomy was one of the most interesting and eloquent of the course, if, indeed, one can be said to surpass another where all were so ee The Nebular Theory of Laplace and Herschell was the subject last night, and was treatel in a masterly manner. Is comparing the Mosaic account of the creation with the geological theory, the lec- turer urged that we had no right to interpret the “' first day and night,”’ spoken of in Gen- esis, as our literal day of twenty-four hours. At that time there was no aun or moon, or rey- olution of the earth, to make day and night and again, the word “day” in all Eastern languages signifies an indefinite period of time. The ‘Bloomer’ was present last night, look- ing charmingly after her tilt with “Sally Sun- flower.”’ Next week, the National Agricultural Soci- ety hold their meeting at the Smithsonian In- stitute, and the week after, Professor Chase, of Providence, R. I., will commence a course of lectures upon Chemistry. Taz Orera.—We announced last week that there would soon bean operatic troupe in this city. Arrangements have since been per- fected by Mr. Jarrett, and on Wednesday next the opera of “El Trovatore”’ will be pro- duced. in all its beauty, by the members of the New York Academy of Music. The em- inent Prima Donnas Madame De La Grange and M’lle Didiere, the celebrated tenor Brig- noli, the popular basso Amodio, together with the New York grand orchestra and chorus of eighty-six performers, under the direction of the famous maestro Max Maretzek, will be en- ea in its representation. Buy your white kids, ladies, and see that the lenses of your Opera glasses are free from dust. Every one who has any pretensions to fashion or to mu- sieal taate, will attend the opera. Tre Oration by Beverly R. Wellford, ir, of Richmond, Va., and the poem by J. kh. Thompson, of the Southern Literary Messen | a delivered before the Delta Kappa Epsilon raternity, last night, at Carusi’s Saloon, af- forded a literary treat of a high order. Mr. Wellford is a young lawyer of high reputa- tion among his associates, and their confident anticipations of his brilliant success in this effort were fully realized. Mr. Thompson is already known to many of our readers as a ripe ccholar and fine poet. His eubject, last night, was ‘« Patriotism, Real and Spurious;” and the poem abounded in fine Lert and good hits. Senator Mason, of Va., presided, and among the distinguished personages present we no- ticed Senator Cass. At ree Levee of Central Lodge, held last night, there was a large number of ladies and gentlemen, together with the orphans under charge of the Lodge, and all appeared to en- joy themselves finely. The programme con- sisted of addresses, inging, and instrumental music. Atthe -hour of midnight we looked in upon the scene, and found the young lads and lassies “ tripping it on the light fantastic toe,”’ the committee of arrangements having * yielded the floor’’ to them after the greater part of the company had retired. Thus they were engaged until the “still small hours of the morning,”’ when we left. Stgamers.—Captain A. D Peck & Co. in tend oe | ines of steamers between Baltimore and Washington and Baltimore and Norfolk, to commence running about the first of April. Captain Peck and his brothers, who are connected with him, are well known South as weil as on the North river and Long Island Sound, and their Teputation is a sufficient —- that the interest, safety, and com- ‘ort of the travelling public and our business community will be well eared for both as re- gards freight or passage Tae Musicat Coxvextion ie progressi, finely at the Smithsonian Tostitute The morning exercises are from 10 a. m. until 2 p.m. To-night there will be some exercises and quartette practice, to which the public are in- vited, one and all, musical or unmusical. Professor Johnson gives interesting and in- structive lectures, and Professor Frost drilis the members of the convention in Practice. Go and see and hear for yourselves. Frozex to Deata —We hear, without being able, so far, to verify the fast, that a white boy was found this morning sitting with his back against the iron railing of “The Circle,”’ at the west end of Pennsylvai avenue, frozen todeath. A little dog is said to have been sitting by bis side. Crimixan Court.—To-day they were tryii Christopher Boblayer, John Echoes; Soane Wilson, and Chas. Wilzon, for a riot. Car- rington for defence. Qrire A PARTY of men passed through the city yesterday on their way down the river, where they are to commence winter Sebing. Tar Broomer, in the annexed tical re- monstrance, undertakes to show that our Sa- tanic imp overlooked an error in her yester- day's communication. We make the correc- tion, yet respectfully submit that (as our t: made her say) no woman has ‘a moral, phys- ical and intellectual development until she is + Reap of saying, ‘ Behol juveniles ’”’ When our strong-minded correspondent has half a dozen of the wee prattlers about her, we doubt not that she will laugh over her present eccentricities, and make her daugh- ters wear the very longest style of what-d’ye- call-"ems. The true “jewels’’ of a womai like those of the Roman matron, are her ‘ j veniles’’ after all, and she had better be at- tending to domestic duties than to act as if she considered nature had blocked her out as aman, but finished her as one of the gentler sex by mistake. Verd. Sap. Coptia commi. be gad. Now, Mr. Editor, this Js too bed. Inter se; since you did agree Fair play for to see Between Sally and me. But then I doubt not, Thy “ devil” is the wha’, Whose pregnant thought From my acclaim hath wrought Imp ‘‘ juveniles’? in lieu of “*j+wels.”” Me miseret; to the luckless famed, Whose piece is thus maimed By that off-handed game So adroitly, with ease maintained In sullying the gems priceless name. Gratia; my honor, how ht ; Only pause, and think of the plight Where your ‘‘ devil’’ has placed me to-night, me wd ment of ty, His genius hath palmed of as phe. Could the majestic dame, hel eee Romish fame, But see her words thu: In the pride of her “: jewels’? bright, That ‘juvenile devil” she’d fright. Ago gratias to the little “ Star,’ Gathering thy strength from afar, Diffuse thy glory right In shining to-morrow night Over “jewels,” not ‘ jnveniles,”’ lights January 3, 1856. ears: ‘amad, | Tre Eptror or tar Trora —We hear that the Secretary of the Interior yesterday issued the permit concerning the individual known as “James Robertson, editor of the Truth,” hecessary to enable the police to carry out the recommendation of the Grand Jury of this District, that he should hereafter be provided for in the District of Columbia institution for the insane Tas Merry Dance will be the order of to- night at Professor Munde-'s hall. An elegant re-union may be fairly anticipated A Hor at Guy's National Hotel last night, fas a pleasant affair to the gay throng who participated. Warce Retcrxs.—Charles Robinson, Geo. C. Robinson, Geo. Wips, John A. Rile , Jos. Alison, Jane Alison, Geo. Alison, and Doma- niot Nicholson, were provided with lodgings. Two of these lodgers were children not more than nine years of age. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Grorcetown, Jan. 4, 1856. If the standard prices in some of the prin- cipal markets north of us be a correct signum from which we may arrive at a proper con- ¢lusion in relation to the matter, the George- town inspection, or brand of flour, enjoysa teputation excelled by only one other; we be- lieve, in the country. Many sections of the country, if we are not mistaken, produces wheat equal, if not superior in point of quality, to that grown in those sections from which our millers obtain their principal supplies of rain, andour merchants most of their supplies of flour. Nevertheless, upon inquiry, we have been informed by thoze who know, that in some of the before mentioned markets, par- ticularly New York, flour bearing the George- town brand, is generally more eagerly sought for by many dealers, and, consequently, com- mands a better price than any other brands, with, a8 we before remarked, one exception. We know of no other cause to attribute this fact to than the long experience and very su- fore ntamest of our venerable inspector, ir. George Shoemaker and his excellent deputy. It must, therefore, be obvious to every one, that his removal by any cause from this very responsible and important post, would be a public calamity. Not only would our own millers suffer loss in the event that a less experienced person should be placed in this important office, and the Georgetown brand of flour decline in reputation abroad; but those millers west of us, who are in the regular habit of seeking our market as an out- let for their flour, partly, we learn, in conse- quence of the high reputation of the brand, We, therefore, sinceroly hope for thesake of the town, friend Shoemaker will for many years to come be found in the important ata- tion he has £0 sy and faithfully filled. Should any change, owever, unfortunately oceur, and the unfavorable results we have before hinted at follow, it is easily to be seen that our neighboring cities enjoy such far superior facilities to ours, for transportation to, and from, their markets, would soon draw of from us a large portion of this our principal, and most profitable trade. The fair and festival of the ladies of the west Georgetown M. E. church, which closed on Wednesday evening netted them the hand- some sum of over $300 We learn that en individual (male) has been going about oar city soliciting contributions in ai. of the Female Union Benevolent Socie- ty, and has in several instances succeeded in obtaining from persons, suma of money. He sometimes gives receipts for the amount re- ceived, for the purpose, we resume, of more successfully carrying on his Seanedt scheme. Some of his receipts are signed William A. Collina. We are authorized to say that no — is authorized to collect for this society ut the ladies themselves. Doubtless he is the same villain who imposed himself upon one of the Catholic Priests at the College some days since, and fraudulently obtained from him some five or ten dollars, under the pretext that he he was collecting for the ladies fair then being held We learn that William Clabaugh, Esq., has resigned the office of deputy flour inspector. Many who are immediately interested, will, doubtless, be sorry to learn this fact. The Sabbath school exhibition at the M. P. church, was postponed last night, until Tues- day evening next. No change in the flour or grain market since my last. Pork from wagons, $8. Sprerator. Teveoraraic Feats.—We learn from the New York papers that the whole of the Presi- dent's message was telegraphed to Boston on Monday night, and appeared in the papers of that city Tuesday morning. A trifle over two- thirds of the message was sent over the Morse Union wires, commencing at a quarter-past 9 p. m., and ending about half-past 5a. m. The other third was transmitted over the House wires, harreamger ac about half-past 10 p. m., and ending at 12 o'clock, midnight. The Union Line using two wires a portion of the time was over eight hours in sending their portion, while the House Line, with one wire, took up but one and a half hours, in sending theirs, thus showin; the capacity of the House system to be more than twice as rapid as the Morse —Ba/timore American. Ee” Rev J. Brodie has recently published an orthodox work at Edinburg, entitled ‘The Rational Creation, or Inquiry into the Nature and Classification of Rational Creatures.’ This curious work discusses and treats as ra- tional creatures, angels, devils, and men. E> A bill has passed the Senate of Penn- Sylvania setting apart the 14th January asthe day for the Legisiature of that State to elect a United States Senator in the pinse of Hon. on So t, — term ra on the 4th of arch last. similar bill had previous! passed the House, ¥ if Er A frame dwelling occupied by the fami- y ot John Kregan, at Temperanceville, near ittsburg, was destroyed by fire on Monday night last, with all its contents. Two children perished in the flames, being literally burnt to cinders. Two othegs were thrown out of a window by their grandmother, who afterwards saved herself by jumping. They were but slightly injured. Mr. regen was absent at- tending the orphans’ fair at Pittsburg. 4. article will always triumph pretended imitation. Ithas been said thatevery city t a paradiee of bur! 5 Dut lets really meritorious artic padle of Tomng all that 1s promined for it, and it will stand the teat of any 1 dependent apon inflated no toriety , and Hostetter’s famed STOMACH BITTERS bear evidence of this, for ithas been taken hold of by the people and trie’, and not fonnd wanting fo curing any cane of Dys- pepeia, 18 any form. When these farts are known, why sbonid it not be end med by everybody. For sale by Drnggists and Dealers generally, JAMES N. CAL~ LAN, Agent in Washingto: jan é—1y Letter fro’ of Firginia, dated Richmond, Messrs, Wa. S. Bears & Co.—Gentismen: Consitterations of duty to the affiicced alone prompt me to send yon this vol. ntary testimonial to the great value of CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE. for that almost incurable disease, Scrofula Withont being disposed, or deeming it necessary to go into the particulars of the case, I can say that the astonishing re- been exhausted, and all the usual remedies had failed, fully justify me in recommending its use to all who may be suffer- ing from that dreadful maledy. do not mean to say that it is adapted to al! constitution: or that ft will afford the eame relief in all cases; for, course, I can know nothing about that—bnt from what T ve neon of the effects, I would not hesitate to use it in any of Scrofala, with persons for whom I felt an interest, or r whom I could exercise influence or control 2l—im Respectfully yours, JNO. M. BOTTS. [7A New Medicine -—«: When was there @ time when there wae not?’ asks the reader. There never was any very long time elapsed, we think, but some new nostrum made its aj rance, but ae e medicine cen- iT the vendors may sey in their is room for aclence yet. Dr. . Wright ‘has discovered and prepared « vegetable “Liquid Cathartic,” which merits some attention. If we can afiminister # good medicine to our children or our invalid friends without producing pansea, or any of those severe pains atteuding all other purgatives, we will consult not health, ‘bat also our own comfort by so doing. {9 Is it Over !—Yes! Christmas Is over but not its agony. Many are now snffering pain fn the limbs, or about the shoulders of side, from an irregular ac- tion of the liver, caused by bad usage during the excitement of convivial hours. Nothing like Dx GRATH’S ELECTRIC OIL, to relieve such painful recollections. Even rheama- tlem of thirty years agouy hag been cnred fn one day by this valnable “Electric O1!,” from the Professor's only office, 39 §. Eighth street, Philadelphia, between Chesnut and Walnut. A regular doctor in attendance. P. 3.—E. 5. Coverdale, Esq., of Beverly, N. belly inju ed by the disastrous collision of the steamer Mc Donald, was comp restored by De Grath's wonderfnl Electrit Ol). Hew id," 80 says Rachel, and thousands more. © by Chesnat, only office. dec ai—tt U7 Are yeu Sick?—Then you can’t be cured too soon. Don’t delay until your complaint is incura- ble, avd then mourn when it is too ‘onr-ffthe of all fhe disease which people the church-yards might be cured by AYBR'S CATHARTIC PILLS, if taken in season. Don't go dracging through the Spring faint, sleepy, and listless, be- ‘cause your bicod is loaded with bile. Don’t wear the head- ache, heartburn, and thelr kindred disorders, because your Atomech is font.’ Don't parade youreslf around the world, covered with pimples, blotches, alcers, sores, and al! or any of the anciean diseases of the skin,’ because your ayatem wanta cleansing. Don’t show yonreeif about, lean, haggard, all caved in, because your Stomach hnd Bowels need strength- ening into healthy action. Ayer’s Pills set these things right as eurely as water quenches fire. They purify the body and bioo4, and restore their functions into healthy activity which you can feel as quick aa they are taken. They are the one rest medical wonder of this age, recognized by all who know thetr virtues, and many thonsands know them. Take the Cherry Pectoral for a Cough, and the Pills for ail derange- ments requiring a Pargative medicine. Prepared by Dr. J. 0. AYER, Lowell, Mans. and sold by avery respectable druggint, Soid by Z. D. GILMAN, Washington; 0. M. LINTRICUM, Georgetown ; JAMES COOK & O0,, Fredericksburg. oc 16—co8in 17" Balm of theusand Flowers, discevered by Dr. Fortine, of ia, for beautifying the complexion, enring diseases of the skin, for shaving, cleansing the teeth, removing pimples, tan, and freckles, and many medical pur: ses. Price 50 cente per bottle. For sale at SHILLING- ‘ON'S Bookeelling and Stationary Eetablishment, Odeon Building, corner 455 street and Penna, avenue. ‘dec 12 ijn Neah Walker & » Marble Hall Clothing Emporinm, Browns’ Hotel Building, reapecifally ¢ that their display of FALL and WINTER CLO- fs now ren ti signs in materi«l, trimmin men who study ex ticles of dress an from one of the attr reduced prices. with economy In fashionable ar- rinuity is now offered for selecting ¢ Goods in this city, at very nov 2—tf {> Heefland’s German Bitters, prepared and sold by Dr, Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in their well-de- served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de- rangement of the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved & blessing to the afflicted, who show their gratitude by the tering testimonials. This medicine has established hat competitors, however wily their ve their promises, cannot reach. It confidence by the immense benefits that have Leen derived from it, and will ever maintain ite posi- tien. Gee advertisement. dec 12—-3m Uj" Ambrotype.—Amengst the most at- tractive and beantifal apecimens of the Photographic art, how on exhibition at WHITEHURST'S GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES. They are traly a beautiful Picture, and {n some respects an improvement on the olf familiar Da- gnerreotypes. The Gallery containg quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotypea of the United Staten Supreme Court since 1850; members of the United States conta; Prosident Plerce and Cabinet, and many other nblic men ofthe Nation. A visit to WAITEAURST'S GAL- ERY, No. 434 Ponusylvania aveune, is well worth the trou bie and the time. nov 28—1f hemes, oF redueti geine? the publ DIED, On the 4th inst., at 6 o’clock, LUTHER TAN- SILL, of the United States Coast Survey, aged 20 years and 5 months, son of the late Samuel Tan- sill, of Prince William co., Va (Alex. Gazette and Balt Sun copy) On the 8d instant, at 12 o’cl’k p. m., GEORGE LAMB, in the 66th year of his age, for the last thirty years a resident of this city. His friends and acquaintances are requested to attend his funeral from his late residence, oppo- site Willards’ Hotel, on Sunday, the 6th instant, at two o’clock. A sketch of the last hours of Mrs. W—~. Re- spectfully dedicated to her daughter by J.S.B_ It was noon : And she bad lain for twelve long weary hours, Unmindfal of the loved and tireless one Who kept a sister’s vigil o’er the form Which soon must pass from earth. The thought was sad That she must die without one parting kiss From him, the cherished husband of her youth, And thee, her much loved daughter ! Ye dreamed not, When she left her sunny home, that never again Your eyes should linger on a mother’s form, And that dear voice of sympathy and love So soon be hushed forever! Ah! methinks Could she have breathed her thoughts, they would have been That husband, son and daughter might be here To take her parting blessing. Still she lay Unconsejous, as it seemed, of all around,” When, sudden\y, a form darkened the door, And en ner tongue was loosed; she breathed ‘ort! The name of him whom, many years ago, Her heart had chosen, and her arms were thrown Around his neck in one long last embrace! Ah! love is strong as death, and the dim eye Grew brighter as she gazed on him, and thought Fonnd voice, as if the soul had turned again, With a new hold on life, while gazing on Theat form. Death’s angel recks not, tho’ the ties Which bind the soul to earth be dear as life— Father or mother, husband, wife or child— ’Tis all the same to him, he but f-Ifills His mission ; true totbat, through the long night He kept his watch, and, one by one, severed The chords of life, and dimmed again the eye Which but so late had cheated us with vain But eager hope of life; and in the morn The impress of his hand was on her brow, Too plain to be mistaken, and we knew That she must die! Time waits not e’en for death, And when the clock upon the village church Tolled forth the hour of ten, the weary soul Was free from pain; but theu wert motherless! God help the stricken ones, bereft of such A priceless treasure! a wife—a mother! * * * 2 * I’ve never seen thy face, or heard thy voice: Yet tis enough to know that such deep grief And bitter anguish wrings the heart as never has Been known to me; my mother lives, thank God! But I would fain pour on thy bleeding heart Some balm of pathy, to seothe, perchance, Its painful throbbings ! May the Lord, her God, fal — comet seis and when death comes a ut a welcome messenger To tall thee ‘“home”’ to her ! Baranrorp, Nov. 11, 1855. G t, fu rooms can be scoommedatel at Miss SHAN KS, No. 100 Bridge st., Georgetown. jan 3—3t* OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 Penn- avenue, 0) ite Brown’s Hotel, has and des! rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate She can also ac commodate six or eight ble boarders. jyso ARD,&c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street ite gentlemen with rooms, effort will be made pad mp pte etie a ige ith or without board. Every ™M RIENDS AND CUSTOMER: In accordance with the custom which pre- WANTED—A GOOD COOK, to wash and phi iron for a small family. Oe een 1 y tecommended oy ‘wages "Apply atthe Navy Yard Gate. jan A ITUATION WANTED BY A FULLY com- petent Gardener, who has a, wife and child. reference given if Teguires Address “G ,’’ through Geor; with prompt a:ten' ANTED—AT NU. 67,FIRST STREET, , 8 White Girl, to do the gene- ral housework of a small family—German pre- ferred One who can come well recommended will find a comfortable home and fair wages. Jan 4—1* ANTED—A BOY TO LEARN THE Printing business. One who has some knowledge of the business desired: and none oth- et needapply. Address “WR,” at the Star of- foe wits next two days. Je next two days. jan 3—3t S ATION WAN TED-—BY A YOUNG Girl as Chambermaid. or to do general house- work Apply at No. 296 Third street, between & andH. © jan 3—31* 600 WANTED FOR SIX OR TWELVE on worth $2,- 000. Apply, confidentially, to Box 313 Post of. Boy of about eightee: wanted. Apply as Rinse | eighteen years fe 13 IOUNTRY BOARD WANTED.—A GEN- tleman from the South, with his wifeand two small children, wishes board in the family of a respectable farmer, not more than six miles from 1 Ceegine Sao SP es Address ibe ieeen City Ps ace, $e a. ‘ost or at the Star Office.” Y jan 33 ANTED—TO HIRE BY THE YEAR, A colored Weman, to do the cooking, washin; and ironing 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. jani—t¢ Ww AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO as find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square on rsa large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for she!ving, &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 WAGNER. - FOR SALE AND RENT. OR RBN T—WITH IMMEDITE POS- session, the newly fitted uphouse on the west side of 12th, between G and H streets, containt; two good sized Parlors, five airy and cemfortab! chambers, dining room, bath room; kitehen, and servants’ sleeping apartment, also a fine dry cel- lar, for fuel. This 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 all To a good and permanent tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply to HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. jan 3—3t* OR RENT—THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of the new house opposite the National Theatre Apply onthe premises, or to W. H. Prentiss, corner 15th and L streets. jan 2—eotf GURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS8. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or single gentleman. The rent wil, be moderate No. 276 Pa. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan2—tf OR SALE—-A VERY CONVENIENT House, with four rooms, suitable for a small family. Apply at No. 90 G, n 22d and 234 streets jan 2-2w* VOR RENT—A PARLOR AND BED Cham- ber, with or without vas. Also, three suites of Chambers. Is prepared to take boarders either by the day or week. Apply at 275 Pa. avenue, between 16th and Lith sts. jan 1—4t* THOS. W. JONES {OR RENT—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, desirably situated, in the First Ward, aad in neighborhood of the Circle. ‘The house is new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, which is entirely new and of modern manufacture, is also for rent. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply at5l Pa avenue, corner of 22d street. BS EE a ee a dec 25—im* URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit, Hail, and handsomely far- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- ginta avenue and 11th street, Island. For terms apply to JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers, lec 15—tf OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the scssion of Congress. The rooms are on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. pote - the office of the Kirkwood House. ec UILDING LOTS.—FOR BALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island and other parts of the ciry, on terms accommodat- ing to purchasers. EnquireatJ] E KENDALL, office between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over R. Morrow Exchange Office. D. MYERLE. dee 1—hw OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with baard. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers ‘on one floor. AREY to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween 14th and streets. nov 20-tf OOM FOR RENT.--A pleasant Room in the third story, with or without furniture Apply to GEO. WILLNER'S Paper- hanging Store, Ninth street. sep 20—-tf OR RENT—THE SPACIOUS STORE and Warehouse now in the occupancy of Mr. H. W. Blunt, situated on the corner of Gay and High streets, immediately opposite Forrest Hell, in Georgetown, D.C. Possession given on the Ist January next. Apply to BLADEN FORREST, Cox’s Row, Georgetown, D. C. _Rov 22-ecbw# ANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE — The subscriber has for ret, in whole or in rt, a handsomely furnished House, situated on Li street, north of Pennsylvania avenue. Rent moderate. Inquire of JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant. dec 27—e06t OR RENT—AT NO. 335 SOUTH BST, about two squares from the Capitol, a Fur- nished parlor and two furnished chambers. dec TThesif | Dees SALE —LOTS IN THE NORTHERN Liberties ; i joel 441,442 and 447 have been subdivided into , with alleys to each, of suit- able retnagpuarysyd ones . These _ Me in a thr of the cit) on Seventh street fast coi ae demand for places of business. They will be sold on ing terms. Ap- ply to JNO. G. STOCK, General Agent, F street Rorth, opposite Patent Office. _ dec 13—eolm UNNYSIDE FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRI- ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va.,1 mile from the Bridge, er 2% miles from Centre Market, wit easy access by and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. Fine tara contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in timber; the balance well laid off in arable fields and meadows. Als6, about 800 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations. The improvements consist of a Dwelling House of § rooms, beside garret HO geen a house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with necessary sheds &c., usual toa dairy and market farm. desiring to purchase can get further in- B Misanae” oP ae to BURKE & HERBERT, ubscriber on the one. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf Fo RENT—A HOUSE, WITH FLOWER and vegetable gz . ther with 25 acres of land under good culti » Suitable for a or market garden, (the letting of ali be preferred, y sil y north from the » only a few minut to the.city limits. desirous of secur- ing a pleasant residence in the coun- try, and near the city, call on the sub- i 'M. EMMERT dec 12—e05t*&: b Li? ron BA oly ap gs OR THREE uilding Lots in a vapidlly Saproving for sale on t6n x aes pio He DRURY. Syaiat a ~~ By JAS. C, McGUIRF, Auctioneer UPERIOR GLASS COUNTER CASES, Pla Ferte, Parlier Meledean, Store Fixtures, &c+—On MONDAY morning, Janu- ary 7th, at 10 o'clock, at Mrs. Anderson's Store, on Pennsylvania avenue, between iith and 1%th streets, I'shall sell the remainder of the stock and Superior c Cases Tenecocd cad Pane Sorte by Meyer Rosewood case Parlor Melodeon He - Ta ——— Lot of Sc! Books, Drawing Paper Ink, wor tt se Waters, &0. - Terms: Aji sums of and under $30 ceeh over 830 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfac- torily endorsed, bearing interest. By order of the Trustce. jsn4 J.C. McGUIRE, Anct._ ~~ By JAB. C. MoS TIRE, asoniacre — COLLECTION OF BVO aT Auetion.—On FRIDAY EVENING January 4th, at seven o'clock, at the Auction Ishall sell an invoice of Annuals, Al- mera gene sre rer bindings, consi: 5 ks B 7 spéiro, Byret, Mibore Spencer, Laniyane-sthans er, Lam! . Also. one hundred rich Annuals, Albums, and Gift Books of different descriptions, beautifully os JAS: C. MoGUIRE _jan3 ; abuts Auctioneer By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer EREMPTORY SALE OF A Retail Stock ef Dry and ‘tenn mone age DAY, January 5th, commencing. o’cloc! am. I shall sell, without reserve, the entise yj Eocsederies, Hosi bons, , Gloves Handkerchiefs, Perfumeries, Brushes, Combs Trimmings, Artificial Flowers, &c. ta ther with a general assortment of Dress The goods will be sold in lots to suil purchas- ers. "The ladies are particularly invited to attend The sale will be continued every day until the hole stock i: “Terme can. Cc W. BOTELER, jan 3—tf Auctioneer By A. GREEN, Auctioneer OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture, at Auction.—On MONDAY, the 7th instant, J shall sell, at the residence of Mrs Trippe, No. 6 east side 4g street, between C and D. near the City Hall, at 10 o’elock a. m., an ex- cellent assortment of F urnitgre. via : Marble-top and other Side Tables Dressing and other Bureaus Walnut Sofa Cane and other Chairs Wardrobes and Stands Fine French plate Mirror, gilt frame, plate 60 by 2 inches . Bedsteads, Toilet Sets Bedding and Mattresses Five fine new Feather Beds of best quality “ee and Berend fe passage Cc! I nae ‘in and Stair Carpets and Mailing China, Glass and Croc: Ware Large Map of the United Large Cooking Stove, Hathmay patent, fixtures col te Airtight abd other Stoves With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites Te er with many articles unnecessary to be mentioned. Terms: All sums under $25 cash; over Sta credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest The above mentioned farniture is of a good quality and nearly new, and the sale — well worthy the attention of persons 9 jan 2—d A. GRELN, Rectiezoer By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. oO” TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the seventh day of February, 1956, at 4 o’clock, on the remises, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 234 “ebruary, 1855, andrecorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J. A.S., No. 91, folio 311, &e , | shall offer for sale one un- 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. This lot fronts on the north of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. Terms of sale: One-third cash ; the balance in six and twelve months, to be secured as may be required by the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, dec §—-law2m Auctioneer. HOICE FRUIT TREES AT es epi / In order to give ali persons an opportuni! securing a Portion of the ine Fruit Trees by the late Jno. H. King, at Valley View Farm, near Georgetown, the executrix of the estate has deter mined to offer them to the highest bidders on THURSDAY and SATURDAY of each week, in front of the Auction Store of Messrs. Wall, Bar- nard & Co. These trees are all fruits, in a flourishing condition, of good size, and will be warranted to be what they are rey ited. Catalogues can be bad on application at the above Auction Sgpre, and at the stall, Valley View Farm, in Centre Market E. J. KIN dec 1-W&F Sxecutrix. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. WRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Real sis j virtue of adeed of trust to the subscriber, dat April 12, 1851, and duly record ed in Liber J. A. S_, No. 23, folios $21, 422, 423, and ven yes per pease een es = county, I shall , at pul auction, to the high- MP ae Ey eine the whi peels at 40’c! on the 6 who! No. 471, fronting oa bent K and L, and 6th and hermes, O third cash; the residue in 6, 12, ‘erms: One- ; , and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of = the — Sata conveyancing at cost of purchaser. HENRY NAYLOR. Trustee. J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. Immediately after the 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. 396 Terms as above. Ifthe r OF re shall fail to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days there- Erler the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and expense of sala x JOHN T. FENWICK, } prustee. RICHARD WALLAC JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. nov 13-2aw&ds The above sale is pestpemed until WEDNESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at 3 o'clock, on the premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 19—2aw&ds A uctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer RUSTEE’S SALE —By virtue of a deed of trust, dated the 25th day of November, in the year 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A. 8., No. 89, one of the land records of Washington county, D. C., the undersigned will sell at public sale, on MONDAY, the 7th day of January, 1856, at four o'clock p.m., on the mises, Lot 18 In square No. 247, fronting on 12th street west, just abeve L street. Terms: Seven hundred dollars in cash ; the bal- ance in four notes of equal sums, at 3.6, 9 and 12 months, to be well endorsed, with interest from the day of sale, secured by a deed of trust on the PrDeed at the expense of purchaser at the ex; of 5 If the terms of sale be not complied with in five days from the day of the sale, the lot will be re- sold, on three days’ notice, at the risk and loss of the purchaser. JOHNSON HELLEN, Trustee. dec 21—4thas A. GREEN, Auct. CHRISTMAS GIFT: OBERT SCHWARZE SAS THE PLEA- sure of prexiora ted public that he is well Lary a for ting the public in ene with FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending th-m to their distant friends in the coun- try. Hie sae eepe eee hand a fine ey) Py of PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTE Please callon R SCHWARZE, corner of 1ith and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf MARRIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ASCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically and Philoso} iv ccnsid a8 MANHOOD’S EARLY ae di consulted — exposure, and with contidence of success. Only 25 cents. For sale by the ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh st y oppoaite Piet Onion. dec 4—3m* MRS. RUOFF, Milliner, LATELY FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT- 2. fully informs the ladies of Washington, she has a stars, He. 2 ant tol street, near Yard, where she has on |@ assort- pers: the latest st; BON- sietanariens 9 Pye at one-half the price stores of this-city, EPORTED FOR THE EVENT#G sta. 7 The Kanawha Bank of Virginia Bartmore, Jan. 4 —A letter from Kana- : wha, Virginie, expresses the writer's conf- dence in the ability of the Kanawha Bank to meet all its obligations. It says that during, the run upon the Bank, it redeemed $200,000 of its currency, leaving $100,000 yet in eiteu- lation, with $50,000 im coin, $15,000 in bank notes, and $95,000 in bille receivable New York Markets. New Yorn, Jan. 4—Fiour bas declined. | Straight State $8.37; @ood Obio $8 68; South ern $9.18] Wheat has declined; sales of 800 bushels— Prices nominal. Corn is firm; sales of 20,000 bushels Western mized 94o, Pork has declined ; sales of 250 bbls, at $16 75. Beef is dull; sales of 150 bbis. at $14 75. Lard has declined; salesof 250 bbls atll - Whisky ie dull; sales of 150 bbls. Ohio 3540. Baltimore Markets. ged. Ho Wheat is unchanged; good to $1.95a$2 05, to prime vole $1.20482 There is a slight improvement in Corn; sales ellow and white at 77a79e. * rovisions are quiet. Mess $16.87a$17. Bacon—shoulders 160, sides Iic. New hams 12¢e. Lard is active; sales in bbls. at 102allc, in kegs 1ltal2e. Stock Markets. New Yous, Jan 2.—-Stocks are lower. Sales of Chicago and Rock Island Railroad 86; Cleveland and Toledo Railroad 723; Cum- berland Coal Company 221; Erie Railroad 504. Michigan Southern Railroad 91; Reading Rail- toatl 92; Oleveiand and Pittsburg 64; New York Central Railroad 912; . Virginia 6's 96 ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED. RUF. SILVESTER INVITES THE 1A- dies and gentlemen of Washington and vici- nity to call an@ consult the for such as freee er ante # ping a Life for in them is the foundation of trath, and great God, to execute, is . Neither can nian, on the Island, All cured in quick time. A CARD TO THE LADIES. RS.M.E. DARR & MISS E.C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERYand DRESS MAKING, No. 410 Penn. avenue, second door west of Adams & Co 's Ex, Office. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND 8 made in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice N. B.—Children’s Dresses madé to order. Just received, a lot of splendid French Head D and juets. ‘Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—Im* REWARD —I will give the above $5 mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, a slave, who calls herself Ana Johnson, and who ran away from me on Saturday night, the 6th instant. She is about St years 9d; 5 , four or five inches high, light biack complexion with full round face, of — a lok orth bac her fonthor bod si beading took with her er 8 . oe WM. F. PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 596 New Jersey avenuc MEDICAL CARD. e OCTOR STANISLAS BERNISZ, REGU - lar Practitioner of Homeopathy, ice 231, corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10a m.to3 p.m ‘Doctor Stanislas Herraixz, bavi gz returned from Europe with improved health, will attend to the Oi Derear parle Peangel teur par! ‘Tancais Der Doctor spricht Deutsch. dec 17—i1m* M.A. TYSON & SISTERS betas AND ENGISH FEMALE SEMI- NARY, for day pupils, on F street. between 2th and 13th streets For terms, &c., cirenlars may be had at the wripeleal Bookstores, and at the J nstitution. dec 22—1m LANOS FOR SALE OR RENT —New and second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and con nient terms for sale; second hand P in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 4% Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue F.C, REICHENBACH. INE FRENCH EDITIONS—OF ROUS- seau, Racine, Sevigne, Corneille, Moliere, De Stael, Ducis, Froissart, u'dalone, Le . Schiller, Guizot, meng oe eryg oe ne ete Hg Descartes, Bartheleim ul . Florian. ’Rabelais, ‘Soribe, Malebranche, St. Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, Regnard, srato prices af the bockwlore of Cue undersigned. erate prices at lore ; imported by himeelf direct from Paris, in fine calf Morocco bindings, some of them with beau- tiful illustrations is ag Also, a small collection, various, of French B }ooks for Paris editions tec te FRANCK TAYLOR. ACOULTRE & ROGERS'’S RAZORS — We have a fins assortment of the above named RAZORS, to which we call the attention of gen- demen who wish to have an shave STROPSof the most SHAVING CREAM, SOAPS, everything requisite fora gentleman’s T. 8. GALLIGAN & CU., F Goods and 370 Penn. av., nov 5 Under *s Hotel (CABAS. WORK BOXES, CHINA GQUDS, DT nn Po yy venue, ‘—_ JOHN F. ELLIS. _ NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. 188 H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss S.J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post Office, Bridge street, in order to Se ean ell at toot a pent i. at cast a of EMBROIDERY, DRES® TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec 18—ftheolm LEGANT NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS ‘4 may be found at T. GALLIGAN & CO °S dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En lish Plated Ware, Toilet Articles, &c., &c., 370 enn. avenue, under Browns’ hotcl _dec 2 M ESSRS. TAYLOR & eS as ompleted their srrangemen' ap- oachaan season, lly invite attention to ir large and var stock, which includes, tn addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, alarge assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the mort elegant and recherche description, particularly suited for Christmas and New Year Presents. dec 24—tr STEWART'S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOMS —Our SO MICTURES are perfectly life-like, with « Denetifel petgyhtnees, nt Rane a et a eS ANCY bob cindy ate ee y= i FRENCH German. Just al “5 THE LAKES, dec M—tf 306 Pa avenue. AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT AND Czas also, Cleaning and R at 75 Lou'stana avenue, in Semme’s B: Holmead’s Grocery- W YEAR'S PRESENTS. EW JEWELRY. WATCHES, SILVER- N WARE, &c.—M. W.GALT & BRO. bave opened for New Year's a large assortment of ice sets of Frovenine and Roman Mosaic, Co- ral, Cameo plain Jewelry Ladies’ enamelled Watches, richly studded with diamonds igen: Chronometers poceremater, and all other Watches of celeb- Also, silver Tea Sets, Waiters, Urns, Pitchers, Goblets, Cape. Ladies, Forks, Spoons, and every varlety Of Fan aN GALT & BRO, 324 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 19th sts. dec 29—1f E PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF dee ate) RANK Tavior . wh NOMIAL TROCHES, Bux poten received and for sale at » ‘OORE’S 4 Store, 113 Pa. evenue, opp. Sap. Tepth, Nail, and other Brushes. ved. for gh la A sale as above.