Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. ————— = = AI, INTELLIGENCE. Tue Stonw.—Washi: is a good enough St. Petersburgh to-day. The driving snow storm which commenced Saturday morning, continued throughout that day and up toa late hour at night, and the ground is covered to the depth of six or eight inches. he storm has caused a general interruption of railway travel and of mail communication. The Saturday's trains of 3 and 5 p. m., from Baltimore, did not reach Washington until midnight, amd the Sunday morning train reached here aboutnine o’clock at night. The northern mail train reached here this morn- ing at the usual hour. i be day, the avenues are alive with some of the finest turn-outs ever seen here. With gaily caparisoned horses, tinkling sleigh-bells, fast drivers, and gay women, it is not hard to imagine that some folks are having a good time. Probably the poor horses have another opinion about the fun Tab rage The “‘rude boys’’ who cannot sleigh-ride, revenge them selyes upon those who can, by driving well- directed snow-balls at all passers; thus man aging to extract some fun from their disap- pointments Yesterday, a party ¢f urchins rallied near the corner of Eleventh street and the avenue, and, after forming quite an arsenal of the hardest kind of snow-balls, commenced a reg- ulsrcannonade upon everybody within range. One Jehu, infuriated by a smart hit, in at- tempting to pursue and chastise his assailants, a his establishment, occupants and all. owever, no bones were broken, and, with considerable laughter and some shaking out of rumpled feathers, all was speedily righted. One stout lady of the party left an impression upon the snow, which is yet visible to the naked eye from the Star office. This group of urchins were no respecters of persons, and Secretary Marcy and Postmaster Berret were peppered most unmercifully as they drove un- suspiciously by the wasked battery. In connection with this storm, we annex a description, given by a passenger, of a “time of it” had by the Saturday train from Baiti- unore. The Washington Branch Railroad in a Snow Storm.—Never was the condition of “confusion worse confounded’’ to a greater extent exemplified than on the passage of the 3o'clock p. m. train from Baltimore to this city on Saturday last. It had been snowing briskly all day, and the track was covered to a great depth with the wintry element. The train alluded to arrived at the Taper a7 junction on time, but finding itself without wood, backed on the Annapolis road and sup- plied itself. It then pushed on and reached @ point one mile and a half this side of the junction, when it stuck fast, refusing either to move backwards or forwards. Then the biggest fuss commenced that waa ever heard amongst the same number of people. Captain Owens was the conductor, ot, did everything to relieve the train from its position, but it was no go. Reflections upon the Camden and Amboy accident conjured up in the minds of some of the passengers visions of trains run- ning into them behind and in front. Like Gen. Scott they imagined they had a fire in front and in the rear. ‘ Where is the half-past 4o clock train from Washington,”’ cries one big cowardly-looking six feet giant. ‘‘ What shall we do; it will run into us,’”’ continues he. This started the fever, and immediately all the passengers took it. Each one looked as if his time had come. Windows were thrown up, and innumerable cries of ‘‘ Where is Captain Owens?” The female passengers, dressed in theirsilks and satins, cried for dear Ca; tain Owens. As soon as the captain heard the efforts of their beautiful lungs he appears amongst them, and immediately they al! wish him to talk to them. Such a Babel of sounds' Spare our ears from the infliction! ‘Oh, dear Captain, don’t let anything happen to us. Won't this, and that, and the other train run into us?’’ and so on it went, until the cap- tain, recovering with his usual grace from the natural embarrassment of the scene, con- soled them with the assurance that nothing should happen to them while he was about The men were pulling out their time-pieces, calculating the time it would take such a train to reach them and slaughter them, and seemed, unless they were beilowing for the captain, to be making their peace with their Maker. After remaining stationary until 10 o'clock p m.—something over five hours— they were reached by the 5 o'clock express train from Baltimore, provided with extra wer, to which all the passengers were trans- erred, which enabled them to reach the city about 10 o’cleck a. m- yesterday morning. Rossery anv AtTeMprep Arson.—Yester- day morning, after8 a.m, Mr. M. A. Hoffar, the proprietor of the small watchmaker and jewelry store in the Star Buildings, located tween our counting room and the music store of Mr. Hilbus, went into his shop, find- ang the front door unfastened. He imme- diately discovered that he had been robbed of everything whatever of value, watches, trinkets, tools, &c., left by him on the prem- ises over night, except seven Connecticut clocks, and that his store was on fire. With the assistance of three or four persons hastily called in, and the plentiful use of the snow so abundantly at hand, the fire was speedily ex- tinguished. It seems that the burglar or bur- giars, after receiving their booty, had kindled a fire underneath the centre of his counter. or in one of the drawers thereof, which burnt the drawer to a cinder, and much of the coun ter, as well as a hole perhaps two feet square an the thick pine floor, letting the fire fall down into the cellar. It is impoasible that the fire could have been long raging, as its effect upon the clock frames and the partitions in the store was that of sudden and very in- tense heat, blistering everything in the room as badly as though camphene had been spread over it plentifully and then fired. A fire a0 kindled has a peculiar effect, and goes out usually before completely destroying the ob- jects sought thus to be burned. “On the front doors are marks of splitting or splintering off small pieces of the outside edges (of the double doors) where they come together, but the hinges, ante. lock, bolt, &c., worked as well as ever, and showed no sign of violence hav- _— used upon them r. Hoffar’s loss, he tells us, is about $100, @s near ashe can estimate. He bad no insur- *ance whatever. Since he has been our ten- ant, (when he moved to this city from Balti more.) we have found him to be a steady, in dustrious, punctual, aod saving man He says that he feund that the door leading from his store through the back portion of the Star office premises, which he locked before goin; home on Saturday night, had been unlock from his premises Nothing whatever was disturbed on our premises or on those of Mr Hilbus, nor was there any evidence that the burglars and incendiaries (1f there were more than one,) had ventured further in the Star Buildings than Mr. Hoffar’sstore. This act of double fiendishness was evidently perpetrated net long before it was discovered, and the conflagration lasted but soshort a time as that, raging intensely for a few minutes, (as the ap- pearance of the room shows,) the smoke did Not attract the attention of any of the numer- ous inmates of the boarding house of Mrs. Beck, which is on the premises. and a portion of it immediately over the music store of Mr. Hilbus. Mr. Hoffar and those aiding him ex- tinguished the fire long before those in the boarding house (one of the largest in the city) were #pprised of what had occurred below thefh. His store here is a branch of the store of Michael Hoffar & Co ,79 Thames street, Bal- timore. Officers Boss and Davison have the matter in hand. and are now engaged in making all possible investigation concerning it. Or ixrxrest to the lovers of creams and juleps, is the fact that the cold weather of the Yast fortnight is enabling the ice-dealers to lay in the largest crop of home-made ice ever athered hereabouts. On the other hand, the rost has laid an embargo upon the oyster business, and the admirers of these most juicy and succulent of bivalves will hear with alarm, that the stock on hand is gettiag short, and that nothing but the fitting out of an ex- pedition of ice-boats will enable the dealers to supply their customers. A Fine took place yesterday afternoon in No 357, on Seventh street, which was commu- nieated through acrack in a burning chim- ney of the next tenement. Some clothing, bedding, &c., was burned, but no material in- jury was done to the building Tas Orgra.—The lovers of good music will enjoy a rich treat, in listening to the perform- ance of Verdi’s “ Il Trovatore” —The Trouba- dour. The second act of this famed opera contains the Gipsey song, known as the ‘‘ An- vilChorus’’ It is sung in a Gipsey cam » by the wild Bohemians there assembled, and de- rives its name from the use of several anvils, upon which the armorers of the gang are re- pairing their arms. During the concerted | pico, they strike on these in harmony with the air, making the time, and forming an ac- companiment to the voice as melodious as it is ori ; The whole of this scene is began | Bohemain in character, and the airs whic form the ground work of the solos and con- certed pieces, are.the native melodies of the country of the Zingari. Those who have read Borrow’s ‘ Bille in Spain,” will find man familiar scenes, and the whole is in the weil known style of “ Verdi.”” The concerted piece ‘The Miserere,”’ in the fourth act, is a far more strictly classical composition. -Mwstro Verdi had long desired to give the world a proof that he could emulate the famous ‘‘Misereres’’ of Pergolesi and Don- izetti, so continually performed in the Catho- lie services of Italy, and which have become renowned Scovines’ Europe as models of composition, but hitherto the opportunity had been denied him; but in *‘ Il Trovatore,”’ he was determined to introduce on the stage, with the additional accessories of dressed and mese en scene, what he had been precluded from doing elsewhere. The result has been the production of a work which, from solemn grandeur and thrilling effect, stands unri- valled, and which has done more to establish the composer's reputation than almost any other of orks. His treatment of the sub- ject is in keeping with his character for origi- nality, for it will be observed that three sepa rate themes and three distinct actions are pro gressing at the same time, each independent of the other, and yet so skillfully combined that the ensemble is unique and perfect. Tae Broomer’s Rap over our ‘ Local” knuckles may be found on our first page, and it must be confessed that she argues well, even though she would unsex herself, and convince the world that a small portion of God’s crea- tion—a rib—is equal to the perfect man Adam, from whence it was taken. We doubt not that Doctor Sayer is all that Doctor Hunt thought she was—a full-hoarted woman, with # firm tread, and a strong desire to be useful We doubt not that, in the practice of her pro- fession, she can relieve the sick, strengthen the weary-hearted, raise the fallen, soothe the sorrowing, comfort the oppressed, and thus exercise true woman-like influence. But her heart, like her skirts, needs further develop- ment, and when she re®irns to her quiet home from her lionizing excursion, and lies down like a lamb beneath the benignant influence of some man who can command her respect, she will see through other mental glasses. Then she will think Martha Washington a better “model woman”’ than Lucy Stone— then she will rejoice that man was made stronger that he might protect her, and find that her power lies in her very weakness. And if the ‘wee ones’’ bless iis married home, investing it with an especial charm, depend upon it the proud matron, as she looks back with wonder upon her present position, will admit that “Locals” was not far out of the way. KEEP IT BEFORE THE PeorLe that Washing- ton wants atownclock! Is there anothercity in the known world of the size of Washington that has no public clock ? We are even retrograding. Formerlythere were time pieces in front of Masi’s and Key- worth’s jewelry stores, pro hono pudlico, but even these have passed from ‘ time to eterni- ty.’ We continue to regulate our watches, somehow, by the sliding scale of steam whis- tles and by the ball at the Observatory, but these are but poor substitutes for what is needed. Will not somebody, or some hody— eorporate or incorporate—make a move in the matter, and immortalize himself, itself, or themselves, besides earning the daily and hourly thanks of fifty thousand people? The main tower of the Smithsonian Institute would afford a good position for a town clock, the City Hall another, and many of our city eburches also. Let’s have the clock! CrimisaL Court.—On Saturday, after we left the following cases were tried: Robert Halloway, (colored,) for an assault, was found guilty, and sentenced to three months in jail ; radiey, jr., for defence. Louisa Broeks, (colored,) for assault, was submitted, and sen- tenced to pay a fine of $1 and costs; Ratcliffe for defence. Susan Wise, (colored,) for as- sault, was submitted and sentenced to he im- prisoned one week in jail; Ratcliffe for de- fence. Thomas Butler, (colored,) for larceny in four cases, was found guilty in each, and sentenced to be imprisoned in jail for three months on each, making in all one year: J.S. Devlin, jr., for defence. To-day, they were trying John T. Ruasell for forgery on Hen. Jeff. Davis, in June last. Thompson and Carrington for defence. Mr. Davis was testifying as wo left. Tas Usion Granns.—We admire the pat- riotic spirit of the “Union Guards,’ which has led them to volunteer an escort tothe “Old Detenders’’ to-morrow morning. Capt Reese is ever on the que vere, and, although a junior captain, he will soon render his corps one of the foremost. In the evening of to-morrow they will cs a grand ball, which will un- doubtedly be a brilliant affair, worthy of the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans. The executive committee have been untiring in their labors, and every department is in the hands of experienced persons, (the con- fectionery in particular). There will be a number of visiting military, and also the “Old Defenders.’ Capt. Esputa’s brass band per- ny for them, both on the parade and at the Don’t rorcet the concert to-night at Ca- tusi's Saloon. The programme is a rich one, containing things classical and things comical to suit all tastes; and Messrs. Tokisen and Frost, with Misses Whitehouse and Briggs, are just the performers to do juatice to such @ programme. A Waite Boy named Collins was found nearly dead from cold and exposure on Satur- day near the Fourteenth street bridge. Dr. Carmichael was called in, and all that medical skill could do was done, but without avail, and he soon died. SLeigsine ror Tae Mituion.—Vanderwer- ken, keeping up with the spirit of the day, has got out some omnibus sleighs, and “ we'll all take a ride.”’ We vearn that the celebrated curiosity, the bear woman, who has created such a sensa- tion in Baltimore and Philadelphia, is to be in Washington in a day or two to astonish all beholders A New-pory Iveant was found on Sunday lying in the snow, near the Patent Office, where it had been left by its inhuman parent. Coot.—A standard thermometer, placed on the snow on Pennsylvania avenue, stood, at 7% o’clock this morning, at two-and-a half de- grees below zero! TaAckERAY'S agent has sent a gentleman to this city to engage a hall for him to lecture in. Warcr Returns.—Henry Friar, drunk in the streets, paid fine and costs ; Thomas Con- nor, found lying drunk in the streets, paid fine and costs; William Newman, Thomas Cathune, John Berryman, Dennis Haighton, John Nealance, and Martin Burnis were pro- vided with lodgings. Two men were found lying drunk in the snow during the severe cold of last night, and but for timely aid from the guard house, must have perished. ; over any pretended imitation. Tt has city I# « paradise of humbug; but lets really merito: artic ¢, capable of doing all that is promised for stand the test of any ition dependent toriaty ; and. Hontetterss. famed STOM AC }d of by the people and trie’, and not found wanting in curing any case of Dys- tA, facta appreciated, and used by everyboty. For ¥ Druggiats and Dealers generally. JAMES N. CAL- LAN, Agevt in Washington, jan tlw wr, Heefiand’s German Bitters, prepared sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Phil served \eed, proved a blessing to the aMfiicted, who show their gratitude the most fatiertng testimonials, This medicine has established for iteclf a name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their Promises, cannot reach. sained the public confidence by the immense benefits that we been derived from it, and willever maintain ite posi- tion. See sdvertisoment. dec 12—-3m g {7 Is it Over !—Yes! Christmas is ever but ‘not ite agony. Many are vow suffering pain in the limbs, or about the shoh!dere or wide, from an irregular ac tion of the liver, cansed by bad usage daring ti excitement of convivial ho jothing like De GRATH’S ELECTRIO OIL, to relieve euch painful resvllectiops, Even rheuma- tiem of thirty years agony has been cured In one day by this valuable." Electric Of,” from the Professor's only office, 39 § Bighth street, Poiladelphie, between Chesnut and Walnut, A regular dostor in att % Ps 8. Cor le, Eaq., of Beverly, N. J, who was sp badly inju ed by the disastrons collision of the steamer Mc- Donald, was completely restored by DeGrath’s wonderful El Ol, He says, “tell the world ;” #0 anys Rachel, and thonsands more. 89 South Eighth, close by Chesnut, only dec 31—tf office. completion, Ieansing the teeth, many medical pur at SHILLING removing pimples, tan, reck! oven. Price 60 cents per bottle. ion, For TON'S Bookselling and Stationery ment, Odeon Building, corn id Per dec i3 U7 Are y m you can’t be ielay until your complaint Is Inenra- when It is too late, Four-ffths of all the disease which people the chusch-yerds might be cared by AYER'S CATHARTIC PILLS, if taken in season. Don't co dragging through the Spring faint, sleepy, and listless, be- cause your blood is loaded with bile, Don't wear the bead- ache, heartburn, and their kindred disorders, because your stomach is foul. Don’t, parade yourself around the world, covered with pimples, blotches, uicers, sores, and all or any of the mnciean diseases of the #kin, because your system wanta cleansing. Don't show yourself about, lean, rd, all caved in, becanse your Stomach hnd Bowels need strength- ening into healthy action. as surely as water dlood, and restore Ayer’s Pills set those things right nenches fire. They purify the body and eir functions into healthy activity which you can feel as quick as they are taken. They are the one &Feat medical wonder of this age, recognized by all who know their virtues, and many thousands know them. Take the Cherry Pectoral for a Congh, and the Pills for all derange- ments requiring a Purgative medicine, Prepared by Dr. J. 0. AYER, Lowell, Mass., and sold by every respectable druggist. Sold by Z. D. GILMAN, Washington; 0. M. LINTHICUM, Georgetown ; JAMES COOK & (0,, Fredericksburg. oc 16—eo3m & Letter from Hon. J Minor Botts, Virginia, dated Richmond, July 9th, 1855. Messre. Wat. 8. Rens & Co.—Gentlemen: Considerations of duty tot icted alone prompt me to send you this vol- ntary testimonial to the great vaine of CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE, for that almost incurable disease, Scrofula. Without being disposed, or deeming it necessary to go into the particulars of the case, I can say that the astonishing re- sults trat have been produced by that medicine, on a mem- ber of my own famil,y and under my own observation an: intendence, after the skill of the bet physicians ha: austed, and all the usu remedies had failed, fally Justify me in recommending its Gse to all who may be suffer- ing from that dreadful malady. I do not mean to say that it Is adapted to all constitutions, or that tt will afford the same relief in all cases; for, of courses, J can know nothing abont that—bnt from what I have seen of the effects, I would not hi of tate to nee it in any case of Scrofula, with persons for whom I felt an interest, or over whom I could exercise influence or control. jan 1—1m pectfully your JNO. M. BOTTS. IA New Me: a time when there wi never waa any very long th When was there new noatram made fis apy not cnre all diseases wha advertisements, we think L. B. Wright ‘has. disco “Liqnid Cathartic,” which 1 administer a good medicine to friends without prod pains attending al a, rance, but as one medicine can- u ia re 1 and prepared a its some attention, If we can © children or our invalid any of those se we will consult it ‘comfort by #0 4 uily Physic ix very pleasant to take, ta, we are {wily assured, prepared by an old experienced prac- titioner personally ; he here is nothing in it bat what is purely vegetable some in all cages (old or young) where physic ts re ve it a trial. jan l—lw iG” Neah Walker & Ce., Marble Hall Clothing Emporium, Browns’ Hotel Bnildinz, reapectfully announce that their display of FALL and WINTER OLO- THING is vow ready for inspection, compriaing an aasort ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the uewest and richest de signs in mate; trimming and workmanship. To gentle- callence with economy In fashfonable ar- in opportunity 1s now offered for selecting from one of theattractfve stocks of Goods in this city, at very retnced prices: nov 3—tf ICP Ambrotspe.—Am the most at- AMBROTYPES. They are traly a beantifal F in some respects an improvement on the old gnerres qnite » large collection of Photographs on paper. Dagusrreotypes of the United States Supreme Court rince 1850; members of the United President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other public men of the Nation. A lo WAITERURST'S GAL- LERY, No, 434 Ponnsylvania avenue, is weil worth the trou ble and the time. Rov 28—tf WANTS. Vy ANTED—AT 405 F STREET, A coL- A hip or man, as house servant. jan 7 MIDDLE-AGED FKMALE WISHES A ps foranent Place as Seamstress in a respecta- ble family. She is able to make all kinds of ladies children dresses; wonld have no ob- oi to do easy housework, if required. The st references can be given. Address ‘‘ Seam- at the Star office jan 7—3U® QI TUATION WANTED BY A FULLY com- \ petent Gardener, who has a wife and child stress,’ Good reference given if required. Address “G N,”’ through Georgetown Post Office, will incet with prompt aitention. Jan 4—3t Wastes WAITER, WITH EXCEL- lent references, wishes a situation A note addressed te ‘‘J G,’? at this office, will be prompt- ly attended to. jan 5—3t* West HIRE BY THE YEAR, A colored Woman, to do the cooking, washing and ironing of a small family, residing a short distance from the city. A slave from the country Preferred. Inquire at the Store of Shuster & Cla- geit, Pa. avenue. jan i-te AN TED—WANTED--WANTED—TO Gnd persons In want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square OM] Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and aay size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding line done to order with disratch. Also, a lot of cast-iron Bracketts, sultable 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 WAGNER. ERSONS DESIROUS OF BOARDING IN a Private Family where there are a few board- ers, can be accommodated by immediate applica- tion to Mrs. 8 MASI, No. 455 Tenth street, be- tween E and F jan 5—eo3t OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No.:531 Penn- tes ghee posite Brown’s Hotel, has several large and desirable rooms, suitabie for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She can also ac ba are six or eight table boarders. y a - eT OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9h street is | lg optory toaecommodate gentlemen withrooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf BLANK BOOKS. UST RECEIVED A LARGE LOT OF very superior LEDGERS and DAY BOOKS, of large size, which will be sold low. so, printed RECEIPT and BILL BOOKS DIARIES for 1856; a fine variety An extra fine quality of GOLD PENS just re- celved BILL PAPER, INK, METALLIC PENS, from the most approved makers ENVELOPES from 90 cents to $6 per 1,000, and everything sequisite in the Stationery line at the Bookstore of GRAY & BALLANTYNE, jan 4—3t 498 Seventh st. DO YOU WANT A SHAWL? E FIND, UPON LOOKING THROUGH our stock of SHAWLS, that we have more on hand than we can sell this season at the regu- lar prices, and, in order to close out our stock of thein, we have determined to offer the remainder of them at a lower price than we have ever sold them. We have on hand quitea large assortment of Long Cashmere SHA WLS, which we have de- termined to sell at $10 apiece; and we feel confi- dent will not be met with elsewhere within several dollars of that price; but we purchased very largely of them at auction, and have deter- mined to make the sacrifice rather than carry them over If you think of ays Shawl do not failto look at ours before making the pur- hase. SILK AND OTHER DRESS GOODS. We also have on hand a very large stock of rich SILKS and other DRESS GOODS, which we are anxious to reduce by the 25th of this month ; and in fact we are disposed to offer all kinds of winter goods extremely cheap from this time out. And, as our stock js generally large and well- assorted, cash customers and those who pay us ase tly have now an opportunity to purc! war Be goods va! may wish at a very low figure. W. M. SHUSTER & CO., jo. ite Centre Market, ONE eee Tih anil Bth Secchi THE DRAWING R THAT ELEGANT PRIZE EMBROID- takes place on the 15th January. There are still a number of chances not taken. Those who have not yet subscribed, but desire to do so, will please ca]! or send in their names at once, 80 there may be no delay when the appointed time arrives for the drawing. There are 200 chances, at $5 each, making $1,- 000, for which we es ES magnificent prizes, Jan 4—at amounting in value CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO. Corner of Pa. avenue and Ninth ‘at. jan 4—dlw ‘ARNER’S POCKET REVOLVERS. Small, sure, and effective Also, Allen’s and Coit’s Revolvers ar barrel Pistols. FRANCIS. dec 31— 490 Seventh st. Furnisgep ROOMS—A LARGE AND commodious Parlor, with Chamber attached _ is for rent in the neighborhood of the Patent Of- fice They are ‘well furnished and the parler con- tains gas. Enquire at this office. jen 5—tf | For RENT—A LADY, WITH A SERVANT man, has a House to rent, on B street, 283, between 2d and 3d streets, newly furnished, con- sisting of two parlors, five chambers, dining room, and a basement kitchen. To gentlemen with | breakfast or to a family upon reasonable terms for | the reason or longer. Inquire at the premises. jan 5—3t* O LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh | streets, near Isl; Hall. | Also, Rooms on 4 street, near the City Hall, | furnished or unfurnished, suitable for } Ing or for offices, with the privil if desi ofa large law ‘and hiscaioaenes tibeary Apply at No.7, 436 street, near the City Hall. jan 5—tf_ ‘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 'URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or nae _—_ { The rent will be moderate No. . avenue, | 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan2—tt OR SALE—A VERY CONVENIENT House, with four rooms, suitable for a small family. Apply at No. 90 G, between 22d and 23d streets. jan 2-2w* F° 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 is 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. ec 28—1m* URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit 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 otfice of the National Hotel. Wec 27—f 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 JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. leo 15—tf OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) 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. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. dec 5—tf OR 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 wal to the city limits. Any person desirous of secur- ing a pleasant and hi ath residence in the coun- try, and near the city, please call on the sub- seriber WM. EMMERT, Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery. dee 12—eobi*¥&awtf OR SALE —LOTS IN THE NORTHERN Liberties ; Squares 441, 442 and 447 have been subdivided into , With alleys to each, of suit- able dimensions for buildings. a thriving part of the city—those on Seventh street fast coming into demand for places 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 wUNNYSIDE 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 ane Bridge, or 2} miles from Centre Market, wit eaxy access by Washington and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. Ane farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the balance well laid off in arable flelds | cinity is respectfull These lots lie in | By B. W. FERGUSON & CO , Anctionee’ a RATT'S EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL Sale atiomery—Encyclopedias Works, in every > ecience and art; Annuals. and Books elegantly {ilustrated and illuminated, pic- torial and embellished, and beautifully bound ; fine Family and Pocket Bibles and Prayer Books, ment of literature. | ef every description; Letter and Cap Paper, Portfolios, Gold Pens, &c., &c., to be sold at auction, on SATURDAY, January Sth, and fol- eveni: unti} the whole are sold, at the ‘0. 420 Pennsylvania avenue, acer 4s o'clock. lowi store street and the National Hotel, at 6. ‘The attention of the public in tbis city and vi- invited to this collection of Books, which {s believed to be the most valuable collection of Standard W orks ever offered at auc tion in this place. The books are new and war- ranted perfect. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfelly invited to call and examine them during the dav The sale will be positive and without reserve to the highest bidder, and will be continued every evening until all are sold. Purchasers are requested to call for their books on the day following each sale. Terms cash. B.W. FERGUSON & CO., Aucts. jan 5—4t UBLIC SALE.—On THURSDAY, the 10th instant, the subscriber will sell at public auction, in front of the Bank of Washington, one Market Wagon, one Horse, one Horse Cart, anda lot of Kitchen Furniture, &c. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock a. m. Terms of sale: All sums under $20 cash; all sums above that amount a credit of sixty davs, the purchaser to give bond with appro secu- rity, with int from date. CALEB DULANY, Adminstrator, jan 5—3t* of Adam Dulany deceased. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer | pee SALE OF A Retail Stock of Dry and Fancy pecremmngie path leg DAY, Jan Sth, commencing at o'clock, a. m., 1 shall, sell, without rove, the entire stock contained in store No. 16, apy = agru- Washington Store, formerly occupied vert, Ce ssgpnmad the Centre Market, con- of— der & sisting in part Ribbons, Embroderies, Hosiery, Gloves Handkerchiefs, Perfumerics, Brushes, Combs bak’ ees Artificial Flowers, &c. ‘ogether with a general assortment of Dress Goods | The goods will be sold in lots to sui! purchas- ers. The ladies are particularly invited to attend. The sale will be continued every day until the whole stock is disposed of = ‘Terms cash. Cc W. BOTELER, jan 3—tf Auctioneer By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. N TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the seventh day of February, 1856, at 4 o’clock, on the mises, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 234 Fepruary,1 , andrecorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J. A.8., | No. 91, folio 311, &c , | shall offer for sale one un- divided third part, of the undivided fourth pat | of the undivided two-thirds part, or Lot No. 4, in Square 290, in the city of Washington. This lot fronts on the north side 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 ulred by the trustee. = “ JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, dec 6—law2m Auctioneer. C= FRUIT TREES AT ase af / In order to give all ms an opportun securing a portion of the fine Fruit Trees deme (had 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 represented Catalogues can be had on application at the above ‘Auction Store, and at the stall, Valley View Farm, in Centre Market. E. J. KING, | dec 1—W&F Executrix By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioncer. URSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligibly situated Real Estate.— By vir and meadows. Also, about 800 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations. The improvements consist of a good Dwelling House of 6 rooms, beside garret and basement; a 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 Lberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf i ANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE.— The subecriber has for reat, in whole or in erie a handsomely furnished House, situated on 4 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 WOTTHASE 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 Hall, in Georgetown, D.C.” Possession given on the Ist January next. Apply to BLADEN FORREST, Cox’s Row, Georgetown, D. C. nov 22-eo6w* UILDING LOTS.—FOR 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. KnguireatJ. E KENDALL, office between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over R Morrow's Exchange Office. D. MYERLE. dec 1—6w POR KR EVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors an bers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. sMITh F street nov 27—-tf {OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers on one floor. Apply to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween 1th and [5th strects. nov 20-tf UUM 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 OTS FOR SALE,.—FWO OR THREE ss Building Lots in a rapidly improving borhood for sale on ism years’ credit. H. DRURY. Saiw rms ‘ive informa- fe, Health, ne} ply ADAME R. respectfully yublic in general, that she will tion in all the Affairs relating to Wealth, Marriages, Love, Journeys, Law Suits, Difficulties in Business, Absent F riends, Sickness and Death, and in respect to all other subjects. She is, also, able to tell the ages of persons by reading numbers. All those who wish to consult Madame R. will please call soon, as she will re- | main in the city but a short time. She can be consulted at all hours of the day and evening. Her name ison the door-—at No. 5 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and ladies 25. jan 1—2w IANOS FOR SALE OR RENT.—Newand second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and conve- nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 493 Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue F.C. REICHENBACH. sep 8—SmeoSTu& Th* OTICE.—_JOHN GEORGE STOCK, REAL Estate Agent, and Intell! Office, F st., between 8th 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 dec 7. = CHRISTMAS GIFT! OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well ee for accommodating the public in general with FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending th: m to their distant friends in the coun- el He also keeps constantly on hand a fine su, ply of PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS Brease callon BR SCHWARZE, corner of Lith and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment —— street and Potomac river. MRS. RUOFF, Milliner, ATELY FROM NEW YORK, RESPECT- fully informs ipreng emg eon that as taken a store, No. 3 east Capi- tol street, mear the eastern gate of the Capitol, Yard, where she has on asplendia assort- ment of the latest styles of WINTER BON- the citizens of Washington that he is to execute Deeds of Trust and the aot oe of Conveyancing, in both the German and English NETS AND CLOAKS, &c., which will be sold at one-half the price usually c! in the stores of this city. 13—eolm* BRoSHEs, comBs, POMATUM, Cologne Bay Rum, &c., at ELLIB8’S dec 31 306 Pa. avenue. 1E PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF . octavo, . “dec Mtr) "FRANCK TAYLOR. L°t728, GaP, AND WRAPPING PA- pers at ELLIS’S 206 Pa. avenue. tne of two several deeds in trust from James A. Wise and Harriet Ann Wise, his wife, bearing date respectively on the 7th day of April and the Sth day of September, 1855, and duly recorded. the subscriber, at the request of the treasurer of | the Fravklin Building Association, will sell at public sale on THURSDAY, the 24th day of Jan uary, 1856, at 40’clock p.m.,on the premises, ri of Lot No. 12, in Square No. 429, beginning i Re the same at a point on 7th street west on the front 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 said lot; thence due east 100 feet to the front line; thence south with said “eer — sees = of — ning, wit! e buildings m™ nts, which consist of a three-story brick dwelling The above is eligibly situated on 7th street west, Aeon and H streets north, and rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favorable opportunity for investment. The 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 the property; 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 expense of the defaulting purchaser. All conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser. SHAS S WALLACH, JNO. C. C. HAMILTON, ‘Trustecs. JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 21—3tawads Auctioneer. 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 are prepared to receive all goods consigned to their care for sale at public auction ; that no exer- tions on their pet shall be spared to obtain the best prices for the same by fair and impartial rep- resentations ; and as they intend to confine them- selves toa strict cash business unless otherwise ordered, those sending zoods to their sale shall be settled with immediately when the goods are de- livered to the buyers. Goods sent to them for evening sales can be settled for next morning, if sold. A ular evening auction for the sale of all kinds of merchandise can by this means be of reat service to the es whose patronage i most respectfully solicited by the public’s obe- dient servants HUGH DOWLING & CO., Auctioneers, DAY SALES—MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at 10 o’clock, and evening at 7 o’clock at the Store, No. 53, Buildings, Louisiana avenue, and at all other times an where their services may be re- uired. Sales on the Market Square, opposite the Bank of Washington, attended as usual on market days. Cash advances on consignments. HUGH DOWLING & CO, Auctioneers. dec 10—coim By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE’'S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, dated April 12, 1851, and duly record- ed in Liber J. A.S., No. 23, folios 421, 422, 423, and 424, one of the land records for Washington county, I shall sell, at public auction, to the high- est bidder, on MONDAY afternoon, December 17, ati o'clock, on the premises, the whole of square No. 471, frouting on south K and L, and 6th and 7th streets west. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of Rrkeena ing at cost of purchaser con’ Ing at cost of pure! ‘ HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. J. C. McGUIRE, Axct. Immediately after the abeve. on the prem- ises, we sball sell, by virtue of a deed of trust du- ly recorded, &c., lots Nos. 3,4, 5 and 6, in Page’s subdivjsion of square No. 390. Terms as above. If the purchaser or purchasers shall fail to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days there- Enter the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and expense of said defaulting purchaser. RICHARD WALLACH § Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. nov 13-2aw&ds ‘The above sale is pestpened until INESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at 3% o’clock, on the premises. od JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 19—2aw&ds Auctioneer. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., BANKERS, No. 352 Pennsylvania avenue, two doors west of Browns’ Hotel. their co-part- brsinens, in al its branches » under the style above mentio. “tt SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE & CO. Wasuincton, D. C. Janunry 1, 1856. jan 2-1m 18S MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED New York, another lot of fashion. from i able MILLINERY, which ma bo Spread: ‘on Saturday, at her rooms, 304 Pennsy! pened SY 3 deo 7—tf OLIDAY PRESENTS FROM EUROPE, Just received at THE LAKES, dec A—tf 504 Pa. avenue. STAR REPORTED FOR THE EVENING Later from South Ameiica New York, Jan. 7.—The steamer St. Louis from Aspinwall has arrived, bringing later South Americanand Australian dates, but no news of importance. The St Louis left As pinwall December 27. She sailed from Nor- folk December 15, with a detachment of troops for Oregon, and arrived at Aepinwall on the 23d, when the troops were immediately trans ferred to the steamers Golden Gate and Ore- gon, without accident and all in good health The Oregon sailed on the 26th and the Golden Gate was to leave on the arrival of the regular mail steamer from New York on the 20th. The Aspinwall Courier notices the rumor of a projected confederation between Honduras, San Salvador, and Nicaragua. Sidney dates of Ootober Ist, have been re ceived at Panama, also, Valparaiso dates of Nov. 30th, Callao Dee 10th, and Paita Dec 15th. The Australian dates are of but little im portance. Gallego flour was selling at Sidney for 8 shillings. From Chili we learn that a treaty of amity and commerce with Great Britian has been duly signed at Santiago. The markets at Valparaiso are compara- tively dull, owing to limited arrivals. Sugar had slightly advanced. There was some ani- mation in flour cwing to large exports to Aus- tralia, and prices had advanced. Another revolution was brewing in Peru, and arrests were daily made at Lima. Cas- tello’s rule was fast approaching an end. Baltimore Markets. Bautiwore, Jan. 7.—Flour has declined, Sales of Howard street at $8.50 Nothing done in City Mills. . . Wheat is inactive, and quotations nominal , good to prime red $1.92a$2, good to prime white $2a$2 05, choice $2.10. Corn is inac- tive and nominal; yellow 74a79c Provisions are tending downward; mess pork $16 75a$17; bacon is lower; shoulders 9jal0c Lard in bbls. 10jalle. New York Markets: New Yorx, Jan. 7.—Flour has declined Straight State $8 12; good Ohio $8 56; South ern $9. Wheat is firm and unchanged; southern red $1.94a$2; southern white $2.18. Corn is dull; western mixed 940. Pork has declined; mess $16 37a$16 50 Beef is dull, with a downward tendency $14 75 for Chicago repacked. Lard 11 for keg. Whisky has advanced; Ohio 363. Stock Markets. New Yorn, Jan 7.—-Stecks are higher Canton Company 224; Chicago and Rock IJs- land Railread 86}; Cleveland and Toledo Rail- road 73; Cumberland Coal Company 23; Erie Railroad 52; Galena and Chicago Railroad 122, New York Central Railroad 92}; Pennsylvania Coal Company 97}; Reading Railroad 93, Ster- ling Exchange is firm. ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED. PRE SILVESTER INVITES THE LA- dies and gentlemen of Washington and vici nity tocall and consult the planets, for such as the bave in store for you on the day you was born , the same yet shall receive at different ages in your life for in them is the foundation of trath, and the omnipotance of a great God, to execute, is will to man, and all things. Neither can you pa bad or take from whatsoever the testify Terms 50 cents, man, woman, or child; people of color 25 cents. ans peer advice 1 be given and confidential. Apply at No. 137 Bat , second house from 12th street, opposite Smithso nian, on the Isiand. All ki of distempers cured in quick time. dec 29—I1m* A CARD TO THE LADIES. RS.M.E. DARR & MIS8 E.C. HICK FASHIONABLE MILLINERY and DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn avenue, second door west of Adams & Co.'s —— Office. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TA AS made in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice. N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order Just received, a let of splendid French Head Dresses and Bouquets Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—Im* MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REGU lar Practitioner of Homeopathy, Office 234i, cerner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10a_m. to3 ae Doctor Stanislas Hermisz, having returned from Europe with improved bealth, attend to the pructice of his profession Le Docteur parle F rangais. Der Doctor spricht Deutsch. dec 17—1m* NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. FEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, VER WARE, & —M. W. GALT & BRO. bave opened for New Year's a large assortment of goods, all new styles, such as— Rien sets of Florentine and Roman Mosaic, Co- ral, Cameo and plain Jewelry Ladies’ enamdled Watches, richly studded with diamonds Jurgensen’s pockst Chronometers Cooper’s duplex, and all other Watches of celeb- rit Also, paver Tea Sets, Walters, Urns, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups. Ladles, Forks, Spoons, and every variety of Fancy Silverware. M. W.GALT & BRO, 324 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. dec 29—tf INE FRENCH EDITIONS—OF ROUS Sevigne, Corneille, Moliere, De Stael, Ducis, Froissart, Bourdalone, Le % Schiller, Guizot, Bossuet, M Mall ’ Descartes, iy, Voltae, Chateaubriand, Fe eee ee ahaa hag nard lerre, » » Mac! » ard, and other writ sony 0s Soued ot tae tneel oan erate prices at bookstore of the uj imported by himself direct from Parfs, in fine cai and marence bindings, some of them with beau- tiful illustrations *,* Also, a small collection, various, of French Books for youth, Paris editions dee 26—tr FRANCK TAYLOR. ba WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS, CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, &c , at 306 Pa avenue, th and 10th streets dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIS LEGANT NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS may be found at T. Pegg ome te co's dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry ver, En- lish Plated Ware, Toilet Articles, &c., &c’, 370 Fenn. avenne, under Browns’ hotel. dec 20 “LANDON CONNOLLY RESPECTFUL- ly informs bis friends and the public that he has commenced the Practice of C ing, - ing and Bleeding, feeling assu that, after « sagan gg | years the first surgeons of he dayhe will be able to give satisfac - tion. Office at Mr. M. King’s Drug §jore, No 490 Pa. avenue. jan l—iw* AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- we one of my American Ramapo Razors. ers have said the same after using my Tally-ho, or Double Carbeniaes EX1.. These ase no Sense ahed while using one of these a RANCIS 490 Seventh st dec 31 - Messe. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING fhetr large and a ition to a poe ofPANCY ARTICLES of the mort elegant and recherche particularly suited for Christmas and New Year Presents. dec M—tr ~ MARRIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG’S POCKET ZSCULAPIUS; Or, Every Une his own Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE B Medically and Seg ort ccnsidered, a» MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its perfect cure. Being a Copfidentia! Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhasa, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; trated with Cases ’ Plates, and D) Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRA’ consulted without exposure, and with of success. ‘Only 25 cents. For sale by the ALEX. ABDUL S5 tron Seveuth ot voppostis Poo Offer. dec 4—3m*