Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1856, Page 3

oust Sameeensi EVENING STAR. “Local INTELLIGENCE, rOURTH ANNUAL MEETING oF THE ps. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. SRCOND DAY. The society was called to order at half-past 10 o'clock, and quite a large number of gen- tlemen reported themselves, who had been de- tained by the storm. Others are yet on the : wther side of the Susquehanna,” and one delegation of ten members of the Massachu- getts societies is among the weather-bound. President Wilder read several lottera re- Jating to annualexhibitions Mr. Secretary Gathrie, delegate from the Southwestern Ag- rieultural Society, invited the National So- ciety to bold its next annual exhbibi Louisville, Ky. Resolutions from the } iand Mechanics’ Institute were read, i the National Society, in eloquent and terms, to hold its next exhibition in Balti- more. Un motion of Col. Anthony Kimmel, the in- vitations were referred to the next annual meeting, it having been decided to hold the next exhibition at Philadelphia. . Major Poore, from the committee appointed Geax ic tame 8 accounts, reported that they had attended to their duty, and had found everything correct. Oa motion of Gen. Worthington, of Ohio, it was Resolved, that the members of this socie- ty return to our worthy president our heart- felt thanks for the great ability, the indefatig- able zeal and kindly courtesy with which he has discharged the daties of his office, and also for yielding his wishes to ours in consenting to retain his station. This resolution was received wiih great satis- faction by ali present, and cordial testimony to its truth was borne by gentlemen who had witnessed the indefatigable labors of President Wilder. Dr. Wesvon, of Mazsachusetts, presented a resoiution, complimenting Mr. McCormick ou the receipt of two great medals from the ex- hibitions of Loudon and Paris, and urged its adoption. orace Greeley, of New York, who waza United States commissioner at the London Crystal Palace, made a characteristic speech, showing that McCormick’s reaper was the great American feature of the exhibition. His account of the working of the reaper there waz quaint. humorous, and very interesting Col. Kimmeil. who had explained the reaper to the Duke of Wellington, and others in Eug- land, made some interesting statements, and showed the snuerior claimsof Mr. McCormick to the gratitude of American agriculturalists. en. Worthington, after endorsing what had been already said, spoke of McCormick's reaper as the initial agricultural labor-saving machine Professor Henry, after recapitulating the disadvatages under which Americaa articles had been sent to the European Exhibitions, said any mac&ine whieh obtained prizes there, must have deserved it. Major Jobu Jones, of Delaware, also, sup- ported the resolution, and gave some valuable ugricaitural statistics The resvlution was unanimously adopted. Dr. Beechman, of New York, presented the following resolution Kesolved. That agrieulture and other great interesis of the State would, in the opinion of this Swciety, be materially benefited by ex tending to the land the system of metevrolo. gical co operation and research whieh has one so much and is doing so much for com- Juerce and navigation at sea; and that this Society do hereby earnestly recommend such extension to the favorable consideration of Congress, ‘This resolution is being debated as we go to press. Lieut. Maury, Prof. Henry. and other eminent gentlemen are participating. The venerable G. W. f Custis, a Vice Pres- ideut of the Society. was present this morning, aud wag received with loud applause. —— CosveNtion OF OLp SoLpiers.—After we went to preas yesterday, the Convention wae addressed at considerable length by the ven- erable @. W. P. Custis Votes of acknowledgment were passed to the officers of the Convention ; to ihe citizens ei Washington for their hospitality; to the marshals. and military escort; to the trustees of Odd Fellows’ Hall for its use, ete., The President of the Convention was also requested to present the thapks of that body ty the President of the United states, f6r his eourteous reeeption and the patriotic address delivered by him on the 4th inst Nine cheers were then given for the Presi dent. nine for the Union, and then, after a fervent prayer from the Rev. Wm. Hamilton, the Convention adjourned to meet in Wash- jagton on the sth of Jauuary, 1557, CHESAPEAKE ANDVHio Canat.—On Tuesday } meeting of the preferred bond holders the Chesapeake and Vhbio cana] company, held at the National Hotel in this city. he company was quite fully represented, Lowers p Various propositions e submitted and diseu-:ed, looking to the of the bond-holders and which would re- ion from the legislature of Maryland. was adovted calling on the bond- to subscribe one-quarter of one pe for the purpose of defraying the legits- imate expenses which may attend the proeure- ment of said legislation. _ Tae Hor.—The usual weekly parlor hop at ‘illard"s comes off to-night, we hear. The resentation of the opera last night caused <° postponement. These entertainments at Willard’s are, by long odds, the most famous and agreeable gocial parties marking the cur- istory of Washington society. That of ht can hardly fail to be the most brill- f the season, so far, as there are at that : se 4 large number of the leaders Washington transient fashionable society. ‘ at Courr.—George Raglan, who was murder last court, and granted a 1, was yesterday convicted of man- Ra and Maury for defence. left the room, the court tting 4 jury in the case of ls, on trial for the murder of Ratcliffe and Carlyle for Martin for the prosecution. was crowded. & in eS AND Pause ALanws.—The following ! dres and false alarms during ear ¥, as reported by the Columbia Active Association, N. 1 7 Faleo Falne . Fires al ws Fires, alms -% 6 July. -o r $ 4 August..... 5 6 9 3 September. | 3 8 6 Uctuber. 8 4 é 3 November.. 3 1 7 3 December... 2 4 Corer or Craiws.—Yesterday, the eases of executors of James Beatty vs. the United tex, Edmand W. Tyson ws. the United s, and Spence and Keid ws. the United were called up for fargument by the Phese cases were argued together, the estions being involved ixeach They vr the repayment of duties alleged been illegally exacted on imported hav Ihe argument in favor of the claimants was uate Ly J lsq., of New York, and that United States by the Soulici- The court then adjourned b You want an elegant book for nothing (worth ment uing) with 4 baudsome present thrown in’ If su, go tu the sign of the red it under Dexter's Hotel, seleet your book, ver the trifling sum asked for it, draw your prize uf jewe thing mes rey stationery, or whatever fate may ordain, and return to your AxoNG the most marked “turn-oute’’ on the Svenu erday was a very handsome sleigh *paireof oxen. The performance vble quadrupeds hardly came up draw. of these ni tol ww UX Sexp ur a St ¥ there will be confirmation at ‘ce Chureh (Rev. Mr. Holmead’s ) upon the + - aud upon the eame day the new Bap- s a a Upen Thirteenth street will be de- eRViITy — Nancy Thomas, a free colored furmerly the slave of a Maryland died at her residenee in this city on ‘ustant, iu the ¥7tb year of her age. Tas Boarp or Common Councit, met on Monday at the usual hour, but the crowded state of our columns has compelled us to defer the publication of its proceedings until hig All the members were present except resented a communication from Boylayer. Mr. Abert 8. Appleton Storrow, physician for the poor of the First Ward, suggesting an no spy ae tion by the Corporation for the relief of the poor of that and the other wards of the city; whereupon Mr. Jefferson introduced a bill for supply- ing the poor with wood; which was passed. r. AtLee, from the committee on clai reported a bill for the relief of Wm. Van Re: wiek; passed. Also, introduced a bill for the relief of Wm. Macaboy, Jos. B. Stanley, and Edward A. Thomas: referred. Mr. Peters, from the special committee to which the subject bad been referred, made the following report; which was adupted. ‘+ The special committee, to which was re- ferred the communication of the Mayor, en- closing an invitation from a committee of the Southern and Southwestern Convention to at- tend a meeting of said Convention, to be held in Richmond, on the 30th January, instant, report : “That they, incommon with the people of the United States, fully appreciate every ef- fort made to extend the commerce of the Re- public with all the nations of the world; that sectional enterprise necessarily tends to the benefit of the whole Union, and that this effort for commercial extension will unavoidably increase and advantage the wealth, agricul- ture, arts, and science of our common coun- try. Viewing the matter in this light, your committee therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolution : Joint RESOLUTION In relation to the Southern Southwestern Commercial Convention. Be it resolved, &c. That the Mayor and a committee of four members from each Board be appointed to attend the Southern and Southwestern Commercial Convention, to be held in Richmond (Va.) on the 30th instant, on the oe of this Corporation ; and that the Mayor be and he is hereby requested to ap- int a delegation of twelve citizens at large br the same purpose. J. H. Perens, Cuaries Apert, S. Yorke AtLee. In pursuance of the joint resolution, the President appointed Messrs. Peters, Albert, Clements, and AtLee the committee on the part of this Board. The bill from the Board of Aldermen pro- viding for the establishment of 2 Board of Health, the appointment of a commis:ioner of health, and preseribing his duties, and for the abatement and removal of nuisances was then taken up. Mr. ‘Towles moved that the bill be indefi- nitely postponed; decided in the negative— yeas 7, nays 13. The bill was then taken up by sections, and the first section having been read— Mr. Towies moved to strike out the enact ing clause; decidedin the negative—yeas 7, — 13. r. Peters moyed to refer the bill to a special committee; decided in the negative— yeas 2, nays JS Mr. Peters moved to amend the first section by striking out all that part of it which relates tothe compensation of the Commissioner of Health and inserting the following : “And that the said health officer receive as tion for his services a salary at the 3300 per annum, in addition to one- half of the fines and forfeitures that may be recovered ror violations of any of the provi- sions of this act. “Sec. —. And be it enacted, That the said office of health officer may be at any time hereafter repealed; and that said officer shall be functus officio, and not itled from the date of said repeal to any of said fines and forfeitures, or cther compensation. Decided in the negative—yeas 9, nays ]1. Mr. Lloyd moved te adjourn; decided in the negative—yeas 10, nays 10. ‘he reading of the bill was then continued by sections, when, on reading the fourth sec- tion, Mr. McCutchen moved to strike it out; and, the yeas and nays being demanded there- on, it was gecided in the negative—yeas 2, nays 18 rt. Towles moved to adjourn, decided in the negative—yeas 10, nays 10. wr. Urme moved that the further reading of the Gill ba suspended, excepting the three Jast sections; which was agreed to. The reading of the hill beyvicg been con- cluded— 7 Mr. McCutchen moved to strike oui the lith, Jstb, 19th, 20th. 2ist, 22d, 23d, and 24th sec- tions; decided in the negative—yeas 2, nays 16. The bill having been read # third time, and the question being on iis passage— Mr. McCutchen moved to postpone its fur- ther consideration until Monday next, and that it be made the special order for that day; which was agreed to. The President laid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor, suggesting the appointment of a committee on the part of this Boasd (in conjunetion with a similar commit- tee from the Byard of Aldermen) to attend a meeting of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, to be held on the ath instant at the National Hotel; and Mr. Clements was ap- pointed said committee. The bill from the Board of Aldermen to fur- nish woud for the out-door poor was taken up and pagewd. The Board then adjourned. Supreme Court ~Yesterday—No. 37. ti- win C. Little e¢ ad., appellants, vs. Levi W. Hall e¢ af. The argument of this cause was continued by Hon. Wm. H Seward for the appellants, by Hon. S G. Uaven for the ap- pelices, and concluded by Hoa. Wm. H. Sew- ard for the appellants. No. 38. James M. Cooper, plaintiff in error, vs. Enoch C. Roberts. ‘the argument of this cause was commenced by Mr. Buel for the plaintiff in error; and then they adjourned. tememBer the Concert to be given this eve- ning at Temperance Hall by the Misses White- house and Briggs, and Prafeaers Johnson and Frost, who are in attendance at the Musical Convention now in session in this city. Their concert on Monday last elicited the unani- mous commendation of all who heard it. Dos’s ronget Pratr’s great annual sale of books aud stationery, at No. 420 Ponusyl- Vania avenue. Pratt is well known to our ens us a straightforward, correet man of business, whose word may be relied on as to the quality of at he sells. The even- ing sales commence at half-past 6, p mw. See advertisement. Tue Ov Errscopan Caurca on Sixth street bes been purchased by the Roman Catholics, and is to be placed under the charge of Key J.B. Donelan It would seem that the Catholics are thriy- ing under persecution. Tue Curisty Minrrecs still continue to draw good houses at the Variete Theatre. They are certainly one of the best bands of Ethiopians now traveling, All lovers of fine singing should give them a call before they leave. They remain but three nights more. Evection.—The Columbia “ Active Asso- ciation.’” No. 1, have elected the following officers fur the present year: President, Thos. K Dwyer; Vice President, E C. Grenup; Treasurer, James Martin; Seeretary, P. J. Ennis ‘Tue Gas-pive in the second story of one of the brick houses near the corner of Seventh street and the avenue, burst on Tuesday night, and the gas getting ignited, there was a ery of fire raised, but on the gas being turned off, the fame was speedily conquered. Pewrs.—The attention of the Commissioners of the Seeond and Third Wards is most earn- estly called to the condition of the pumps at the northeast and southwest corners of Lenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. A Sotres.—The soiree at the residence of the Postmaster General last evening, is rep- resented to have been very bri . e hear that most of our city’s fashionables were present Warca Rervrns.—The guard house was comparatively empty this morning. A few homeless wanderers were provided with lodg- ings Io uence of the excessive cold, the gas pipes at the guard bouse were frozen last night DRS. J. & R. HUNTER, Physicians for Diseases of the Lungs, Office 52 North Charles street, Balt. The practice of Drs. J. & R. Hunter is con- fined exclusively to afflictions of the Lungs, Throat and Air Passages. The success which has resulted from their laber is sufficiently well known. It has demonstrated net only that Consumption, Bronchitis, and Chron Affections of the Throat are curable, and in- hulation a rational treatment, but that the «direct application of medicine by inhalation is the on/y treatment which can hereafter be re- garded by the profession as a scientific effort to arrest these diseases, and the only one to which the invalid can look with hope in the hour of affliction. Persong residing at a distance desirous of consulting them, and who camnot convenient- ly visit the city, are requested to send names and address, when they will be furnished with a list of questions witch, correctly answered, will enable them to be successfully treated at their homes. Nors.—Dr. James Hunter feels pleasure in announcing that he has effected such arrange- ments as will enable him to visit Washington on the 12th and 29th of each month, during the winter. Office 250 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs. Voss's Jewelry Store. U7 Balm of thousand Flowers, discovered by Dr. Fowrine, of P- caring diseases of the sk Fetmoving pos ie, Cleansing the teeth, od many medical pur- rice 68 cents per bottle, For sale at SHILLING TON'S Bookaelling and Stationery Retabityiment, Odeon Ballding, coi treet and Penna. avenue. jeo 12 Christmas is over ow enffering pain in the *, from an Irregntar ac during the excitement agony Limbs, or about th ton of the liver, any are shou ders © like De GRATH’S ELECTRIC ecollections. Even rheams- em of thirty yeara ncony has been cured fn one day by this valuabie “ Electric O1!,"" from the Profeasor'a ouly office, 39 S. Kighth streat, Philadelphia, between Cheraut and Walnut A lar doctor in attendance. 3.--E. 9. Coverdale, Esq., of Beverly, N. J., who waa eo injured by the diwastr. the steamer Me a, De Grath's wonderfal * 80 gays Rachel, ant by Ohe-nat, only dec al—t ofttce, [7 A good article will always triumph t4 thy any pretended imitatio of humbug pable of doing all ti test of any opporttle at ut let a really m romived fu dent ap « us toriety; and Hoatetter’s famed STOMACH fRS bear evidence of this, for it bas beew taken hold of by the people aud tried, and not fou wanting ring any case of Dya- pepsin, in wny form. Wh: known, why should {t not be aporectate used by everybody. For Droggiate nud Dealers generally. JAMES N. CAL gent in Washington, jan Iw Letter from Hon. John Minor Botts, of Vircinta, dated Richmond, Mexsra, Wt, 4. Bren: BR rable disease, Serofala. eawary to go Into that the astonishing re- that medictue, on a mem- a family and u Tay own observation and after the skill of the best physicians had Yall the usual remedies had failed, fuily mending tt use to all who may be suffer malady that it 1s adapted to all constitntions, the same relief in all cases; for, of rae, T can know tot about that—but from what I seen of the effe It not hesitate tu wee tt in any n interest, or Ang dispose, or of the case, I we been produce hav case of Scrofula, with persone fur whom [ fi ever whom I could exercise iufineuce or control Jou l—-ia Respectfully yours, JNO. M. ROTTS. German Bitters, prepare 120 at the German Medical S ly street, PhfMadelphia, datly Increase in their 4 celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arisiug from f the liver. Phese Bitters have, Inc ue athteted, who testimonials. t me that compel m1 schemes, or seductive their promises, cannot kained the public confidence by the iumense be! have been der!ved from it, au tion. reach, oT thing Ewporium, Browns’ Hotel Bullding, respectfully announce that their display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING fs now ready ow offered f selecting Goods in this efty, at very bov 2—tf can't be teiny ontil 5 nee which people the charch-ygrit# mit be cured by CATHARTIC PILLS, if taken in season. Don't go i fatsit, eleepy, and Lint blood is loaded with tlm. b a parade yourself ‘overed with pimples, blotches, ulcers, sores, and all or any sh dl-ontes of the akin, because your system about, lean, haggard, towels need streugth- et thane thinge right body and tivity which They are the one nized by all whe kin houssands know them. Take the Oo, aud the Pilla for all derange lug ® Purgative mediciui varet by Dr. J.C. AYER, Lowell, Mass, aud suld by every resp ac tavie daze! +0 M LINTHICUM, rt soid by Z. D- GILMAN, was, Georgetown | JAMES OUUK & 00, Freaurlexebasg. oc 16208 tons Up’ Aimbrotype trictiveand beautiful now Y, No. 434 Ponusylvauia avenue, is w bie and the time MARRIED, On the 3d instant, by Rev. Father Aschwarden Mr E B. BARRETT, of Northumberland, Pa., jo Miss M. JULIA HASTINGS, adopted daugh- ter Of J. N. Fearsoa, Es 4-5 Of Geargetuwn D On the 8th fastant, by Rev. Jas. H. Donelan, Mr. THOMAS M. CASSELL, to Miss VIRGI- NIA C. DANT, all of this city. DIED, On the 9th instant, JOHN McCUTCHEN, in the 62d year of bis age. ANTED—B ation in a Grocery or Hardware Store, to learn the business. Address ‘J LM,” through the Post Office. jan 10—3t* ANTED—TO HIRE A COL’D WOMAN as cock. She must thoroughly understand her business end come well recommended. ‘fo such fair wages will be given. Apply ai the Fl- dorado House, Pa. avenue, between 3d aud 4% streets. jan 10—2t* AN D—TWO WHiTE WOMEN, who can come well recommended—one to cook and wash for small family, the other to do yen- eral housework. Apply at No. 320 1 street. jan 10-30" \ JANTED—TO HIRE A GOOD WASHER, by the month. Apply immediately at 396 New York avenue, between I2th and 1th streets. jan 10-108 ANTED.—AN ACTIVE, INTELLIGENT and honest Boy, about 4 years of age, white or colored, to attend the street door, and whe can make himself generally useful in a gentjeman’s family. Apply immediately at 299 | street jans—tf _ V ANTED.—AN OVERSEER’S 31 tion by an experienced farmer. who is also acquainted with tLe culture of all kinds of vege- tables. ‘I'he most unexceptionable references given. Address ‘ Overseer,’’ at the star office. jan $-—ste IY, ane Hats —TU HIKE 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- gett, Pa. avenue. jan i—t AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- tUcles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square OU Paintings, large and smal! Marble-tep Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold All kinds of Piotures framed, and ony size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding ine done to order with disrateh. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, sultable for shelving, &« ,on hand. Terms moderate to sult the times, for cash N.B—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted 255 Penna avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 9 JOHN WAGNE BOARDING. OARDING.—BOARD AT REASONABLE RATES.—Very good board may be had at No, 350 Eighteenth street, a few doors north of Penna. avenue, by Mrs. CROOKS. jan 10—3t* OARDING.—MR3. DUVALL, No. 331 Penn- oF Diane p hte posite Brown’s Hotel, bas several large and des{rable rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent ‘with board at moderate prices. She can also ec commodate six or eight table boarders. jyso tf OAKD, &c—MKS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf ———— FURNISHED ROOMS—ALARGE AND commodious Parlor, with Cha! attac iv for rent in the neighborhood of the Patent fice They are well furnished and the parlor con- tains Enqaire at this office. jen 5—tf O LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh ) near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on 4\ street, near the City Hall, furnished or wnfarniched, suitable for] ing or for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library. Apply at No. 7, 4) street, nearthe City Hall. jan 5—tf RNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS. - ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or single d Regeeosatel ‘The rent will be moderate No. Be 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—1f F 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* OR RENT—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, desirably situated, in the First Ward, and in the neighborhood of the Circle. new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. ‘The furniture, which 1s entirely new and of modern mannfacture, is also for rent. To a good tenant the reut will be moderate. Apply at5l Pa avenue, corner of 22d street. dee 3—im* URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A | large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas inthe house. For terms, &c , apply at the office of the National Hotel. dee 27—tf CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- ginta avenue and lith street, Island. For terms apy tee R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers ec: OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and yas) will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. ‘the rooms are on the first fioor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. ee = the office of the Kirkwood House. OR RENT—THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of the new house opposite the National ‘Theatre Apply on the premises, or to W. H. Prentiss, corner 15th and L streets. jan 2—eott (OR RENT—A HOUSE, WITH FLOWER and vegetable garden, together with 25 acres lend under good cultivation, suitable for a E market garden. (the lettin of all tovether would be preferred.) pleasantly situated, direct north from the Capitol, only a few minutes wal to the city limits. aay person desirous of secur- ing a pleasant and b a residence in the coun- try, aud near the city, will please call on the sub- seriber WM. EMMERT, Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery. dec 12—e05t*¥&wif R RENT—AT NO. 335 SOUTH BST, about two nished parlor and two furnished chambers. dec 200—TTh&Stf EW HOUSE ANDSTORE FOR REN A desirable business store, and fine dwelling house attached, on Seventh street, between G and H. The store has been occupied asa grocery. Possession can be had immediately. Application may be made to My. F. W. Geisecking, George- town, or to Mr. Val Harbaugh, Druggist. near be premises. jan S—enit* a cea UILDING LOTS.—FOR SALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island and other parts of the city, on terms accommodat- ing to purchasers. EnqufreatJ.E KE otiice between 6th and ‘th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over R. Morrow's Exchange Office. D. MYERLE. dec I—6w OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH?S, 235 F street. —tf OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers on on? our. Appy to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween Lith and [5th streets. nov 20-(f OR SALE —LOTS IN THE NORTHERN Liberties ; Susie 441,442 and 447 bave been subdivided into Lots, with alleys to each, of suit- able dimensions for buildings. These lots lie in a thriving part of the city—those on Seventh street fast coming into demand for places of business. They will be sold on xccommodating terms. Ap- ply to JNO. G. STOCK, General Avent, F street north, opposite Patent Office. dec 13—eolim WUNNYSIDE FOR SALE —THE & » ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va.,1 mile from the Lo Bridge, or 2} miles from Centre Market, wit! ensy access by Washington and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexangria Canai, which touch the place. The farm contalns 200 acres; 30 acres is in good thinber; the balance well laid off in arabie felds and meadows. Also, about S00 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and pianted in suitable Sitcations The improvements Gousist of a good Dwelling House of 5 rooms, beside garret aio 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 & HERBER’ Alexandria, or to the subscriber on the premis: "Serms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf OTS FUR SALE.—TWO OR THREE ‘ood Bullding Lote in a rapidly improviag neighborhood for sale on tes gears’ cradss. a ply toJ. BH. DRUKYV jy2 ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRAT DROP. SILVESTER INVITES THE LA- dies and gentlemen of Washington and vici- nity tocail and consult the planets, for such xs thp have in store for you on tue uy you was bora, the same yet spall receive at different ages in your life for in them is the foundation of trath, end the omnipotance of a great God, to execute, Is will to man, and al! things. Neither ean you ea had or take from whatsoever the testify. ‘erms 50 cents, man, woman, or child; people of color 25 cents. Any articular advice will be given and confidential. Apply at No. 137 B st., second house from 12th street, opposite Smithso nian, on the Island. All kinds of distempers oured in quick Ue. aec 29—1m* A CARD TO THE LADIES, RS.M.E. DARK & MISS H.C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERYand DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn Papel second door west of Adams & Co ’s Express Otice. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMAS made in the bést and latest style, at the shortest notice. N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order. Just received, alot of splendid French Head Dresses and Bouquets. Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notica. 1 YESTERDAY (SUNDAY) MORN 4 going fram ihe corner of Ninth street nsylvania avenue to \\ illards’ Hotel, a brown fur gentleman’s movegble COLLAR, lined with black cloth. ‘The finder will be suit- ably rewarded on leaving it at the Star oitice ja tf PEBA GLASSES € 2ortiment fa the el! THE LARG for sale and JOHN FL E Is, 306 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 1 b sts. UR SALE.—100 CORDS SEASONED Pine WOOD, on the Eastern Branch river road, half way between the Navy Yard and Benning’s bridge, and directly opposite Congressional Bury- Jan 7 Ground. UNDERHILL & BARKER. an 7—lw* HEWITT having changed her resi- M ence from Eighth street, to No. 510G st., between 4th and 5th, will resume her classes on ‘Tuesday, January ad, 1556, at which time she will be prepared to add a few more to her num- bers, both of Boarding and Day Scholars. for further particulars see circulars, which may be had either from Miss H., or at Farnbam’s Book- store, corner of Penna. avenue and Ith street, or Shillington’s, Pean. avenue and 4 street. jan 7-lw in, NEW JEWELRY STORE. ANIEL MIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of 7! French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, on_ Louisiana avenue, opposite Centre Mar- ket, (the store formerly occupied by Mr. Willian.) towhich the attention of the citizens {s called. He keeps on hand BREASTPINS. EARRINGS, WATCHES, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS, and a general jan 5—tt ee ee SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., BANKERS, No. 252 Pennsylvania avenue, two doors west of Browns’ Hotel. ZK ITTENHOUSE & CO. having pena Hamilton G. Fant In thelr co- part- nership will continue the Banking and Exchange business, tn all = Lee under the name and jbove mentioned. la SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE & CO. assortment of JEWELRY. Wasuineton, D. ©. Janunry 1, 1856. jan 2—Im ‘a. avenue, | The house is | Hall, and handsomely fur- | ns aay from the Capitol, a Fur- | t ALL, | ' | By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer USTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Esta By virtue of a deed of trust to the | subscribe; 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 Washi! mn | county, I shall sell, at lic auction, to the bigh- est bidder, on MON DAY afternoon, December ny, = 4 g'etock, on the premises, the whole of square oO 1 { 7th tect te n south K and L, and 6th and erms. One-third cash; residue in 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest at oalby atoel ol trust on the premises. All conveyance ice of Purchaser. NAYLOR, Trustee €. MeGUIRE, Avect cN si Immediately after the abeve. on ¢) prem- ises, we sball sell, by virtue of a deed ol tee ly recorded, &c., lots Nos. 3.4, Sand 6, in Page's subdivision of square No. 300. Terms as above. If the purchaser or purchasers shall fail to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days t here- rt, the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and ex of said defaulting purchaser. JOHN T. FENWICK. Trustee RICHARD WALLACH JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. nov 13 2aw&ds The above sale is postponed until WEDNESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at 3% o'clock, on the premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, | dec 19Rawa ds Auctioneer | i The above Sale is farther Postponed until WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, January | 23d, same hour and place jan 10—2awkds J.C. McGUIRE, Au.t’r. } By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. { OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- | ture, Fine Chickering Piano Ferte, at | Auction.—On MONDAY, the ith instant, | shall sell at 1 o'clock a. m., at the residence of Mr. Dagey, No, 151 south B stree4, immediately opposite the Smithsonian Institute, an excellent assortment of Furniture. viz: Fine rosewood case 7 octave Plano Forte, made | by @hickering, a fine instrument, stool and cover Fine mahogany French Sofa aud Chairs | Mahogany dining and breakfast Tables Do Writing Desk, Stands, &c. Fine Tapestry, ingrain, and other Carpets and | Matting | French and cottage Bedsteads, bair and shuck Mattresses | Wardrobes, Washstands, and Toilet Sets China, glass, and crockery Ware Cooking, air-tight, and coal Stoves With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites And many otber articles which we deem un- necessary to enumerate. Terms cash. | Jang—a | | By A. GREEN, Auctioneer | 25 from the Centre Market, at Aw | | A GKEEN, Auctioneer ACKES OF LAND ABOUT 8 MIL On THURSDAY, the 17th instant. 1 shall sell, at 4 o'clock p. m., at my Auction Store, at corner of 7th and D streets, 25 acres of fine Land, lying about two miles from the Centre Market. on the county road from North Capitol street to the Mil- itary Asylum, being a part of the land of the late Samuel H. Smith The above mentioned piece of land is well | wooded and watered, and on it a very handsome | building site. It 1s on the rising ground on the east side of the road, and nearly opposite the res!- dence of Mrs. Wood. ‘Terms at sale. A. GREEN, Auct. | jan9—a | By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE OF A Retail Stock of Dry and Fancy Goods.—On SATUR- DAY, January Sth, commencing at 10} o’clock, | a. m., I shall sell, without reserve, the entire | stock contained in store No. 16, known as the Washington Store, formerly oceupied by Magra- der & Calvert, opeant the Centre Market, con- sisting in part of— | Ribbous, Embroderles, Hosiery, Gloves | Handkerchiefs, Perfumeries, Brashes, Combs Trimmings, Artificial Flowers, &c. Together wilh a general assortment of Dress Goods The goods will be sold in lots to suit 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. © W. BOTELER, jan 3—«f Auctioneer Cw FRUIT FREES AT AUCTION. / In order to give all persons an glans f of securing a portton of the fine Fruit Trees raised 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 grafled fruits, in a flourishing condition, of good size, and will be warranted to be what they are represented Cataiogues can be had on application at the above Auction Store, and at the stall, mies 4 View Farm, in Centre Market. E. J. KING, dec 1I—-W&F Executrix By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. N TUESDAY AFTER NUON, the seventh day of Febmary, 1556, at 4 o'clock, on the premixes, by virtue ofa deed of trust, dated 23d “ebrnary, 1:55, andrecorded tn the Land Records of Washington county, D, C., lu Liber, J. A.3., No. ¥t, folto 211, &e , ft shall offer for saleoneun- 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 side of E street north, b=;wera 12th and 13th streets west. Terins of sale: One-th'id cash; the balance in six and twelve suonths, to be secured as may be reqnizerd py the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, ‘Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. dee 6—lawiin By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligitly situated Real Estaie.— By vir tue of two several deeds in trust fram James A. Wise and Harriet Aun Wise, his wife, bearing date respectively on the 7th day of April and the Sth day of September, 1555, and duty recorded. the subscriber, at the request of the treasurer of the Fratklin Bullding Association, will sell at public sale on THURSDAY, the 24th day of Jan wary. 1566, at 4o’clock p m.,on the premises, art of Lot No. 12, in Square No. 429, beginning for 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 ruuning thence due west parallel to the south boundary Mne 100 feet to the rear line of said lot; thence due east 100 feet to the front line; thence south wiih said front line 15 feet to the place of begin- ning, with the buildings and improvements, wnich consist of a three-story brick dweiiing house, ‘The above property {s eligibly situated om 7th street west, between G 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 day 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 t crac HAS 3 WALLACH, JNO. ©. O. HAMILTON, ‘Trustees, Jas. ©. McGUIRE, dec 4—3tawads Auctioneer. ADAME R. respectfully infcrms the ablic in general, that she will vive informa- N tion {n all the Affairs’ relating to Life, Health, Wealth, Mar@azes, Love, Journeys, Law Suits, Ditticuittes in Hisiness, Absent Friends, Sickness and Death, und 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 RK. will piease call soon, as she will re- main in the city but a shert time. Shecan be consulted at ail hours of the day and evening. Her name ison the door—at No. 255 T3th street eorner of D, on the left hand side. Gentiemen 50 cents and ladies 25, jan I—2w CHRISTMAS GIFT: OBERT SCHWAKZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well prepared for accommodating tbe public in general wrth FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending th-m to their — — sp taper try. He also keeps constantly on band 2 f stp- ply of PICKLED and PRESERVED OY STERS Please call on R SCH WARZE, corer of Ith and E streets, or leave orders at bis establishinent corner of 1Uth street and Potomac river. decw2-tf THE DKAW NOR THAT ELEGANT PRIZE EMBROID- F ery takes piace on the 15th Jan’ ‘There are still a number of chances not taken. Those who Lave not yet subscribed, but desire to do so, will please call or send in their names at once, so 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 give 30 magnificent prizes, amounting in value to $2,500 CLAGETT, NE ‘ON, MAY & CO, Corner of Pa. avenue and Ninth st. jan 4—dlw 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after trying one of my American Ramapo Razors. Others bave said the same after using my Tally bo, ora Double Carbonized 1X1. There are no tears shed while using one of these Razors. G. FRANCIS dec 31 490 Seventh st REPORTED FOR THE EVENING STAR The Weather, &c. Partapeveaia, Jan. 10.—The Pilot and four o'clock train from New York arrived here at nine this morning. Both reached a point twelve miles above Camden, where they stuck fast. Finding it impossible to take the trains farther, the engineer and conductor took the locomotive to Camden for assistance. During their advance the wood gave out, and the passengers in order to feed the stoves tore down fences in the neighberbood. Finally they had reeourse to the wood work of the car, and demolished one of the handsomest be- longing to the Company. Afterwards the freight train came up and pushed the passen- ger ears slowly ahead reaching the Camden station at nine o’clock. The train left for Baltimore at 9 o’elock this morning, Lut became blocked up by, drifts and ice upon the track. For miles north of Wilmington the snow was a foot deep, con- sequently there is no chance for any commu- nication with Baltimore to-day. The Storm at the South, &e Coxvisia,$.C, Jan. 5 —The greatest storm of sleet ever known in this region, occurred last night The weather for three weeks part has been exceedingly rainy, with an uncom- monly low temperature, the theronometer for many days standing at only a few degrees above the freezing point. On Thursday night the weather partially cleared up, and the cold increasing in intensity, a bard freeze was the result Last night the clouds again began to gather, and at 11 o’clock a heavy rain commenced, which continued throughout the entire night, and froze asfastasitfell. This morningevery thing is incased in ice, from half to an inch thick. The weight of the ice has broken off the boughs from our beautiful shade trees, causing the streets to present the appearance of a vast brush heap. In many instauces great trees are split im two from top to bottom, as though splintered by a thunderbolt, while others are broken off close tothe ground, as though wrenched off by atornado. The destruction of fruit trees, &c , is immense, and must occasion a heavy loss. The telegraph lines, as a matter of course, have suffered severely, and if the storm has ex- tended over any considerable section of coun- try, it will be weeks before operations can be resumed. Fully one-third of the line through - out the town and along the Camben railroad as far as we have information, is lying upon | ground, prostrated by the weight of foe, and in some cases even the poles are dewa. Ip the country, the falling trees will doubtless canse further injury To add to the misfortunes of the company, great damage was done to the line by the re- cent inuadations in lower Georgia and Ala- bama, and the waters are still so high as to prevent the making of the necessary repairs. Notrains have yet arrived this morning, and we have, consequently. no information as te affairs below New York Markets New York, January 10.—Fioar is quiet ; sales of 7,000 bbls.; straight State $3; good Ohio $8.50, Southern $8.87 Wheat is firm; sales 5.000 of bushels; West- ern red $1.92. Corn is quiet; sales of 7,000 bushels; Western mixed 9]e Pork is dull; sales of 150 bbls. mess $15.75. Beef is dull; sales of 100 bbls. Chicago re- packed $14.75. Lard is improving; sales of 150 bbls. at 114. Whisky is quiet; sales of 50 bble. at 362 for Ohio. Stock Markets. ew York, Jan 10.—-Stocke are lower. Sales of Canton’s at 233; Chicago and Rock Island Railroad 861; Cleveland aud Toledo Railroad 75; Erie Railroad 54; Michigan Cen- tral Kailroad 594 ‘THE BEST PLACE TO ==> Buy Books Cheap-asq AND GET a PRESENT WITH EVERY BOOK is at the Store under Dexter's Hotel, Loutsiana avenue. [[7°SEE RED FLAG ‘The following are a part of the Books now sell - ing at ON DoLLaR, anda Present given with each volume, viz: Life of Heary Clay, Lilies and Violets Life of Dr. Judson, and Magie Life of J. G. Bennett, Amy Lee My Confessions, Bryant’s Poems Life of Mary, Queen of Scots Camp Fires of the Red Men Henry Vilith and his Six Wives, Ra Leaves from Tur lgdrasyt, Fables of Farmingdale, Helen Mulgrave Jackson at New Orleans Lights snd Lines of Indian Life Buccaneers of America, Dr. Alcott’s Works Ocean Scenes, Life of P. T. Barnum Waverly Novels, 27 volumes De Quincey’s Works, 1s volures The American Gift Book, Robinson Crusoe Rangers, Mirror of the World Green Mountain Bo Anna Clayton, The Three Brides Mecbanics’ Own Book, Mechanics’ Text Book Mechanics’ Workshop, Festus, Fiora’s Inter- preter Combe’s Constitution of Man Hayward’s Book of all Retigions Salt Water Bubbies, Home Intiuence Mother’s Recompense, Happy Hours, Caste Travel of Life, Old Homestead, Age of Fable Basket of Chips, Green Mountain Traveler Phenixiana, Jno. Clifford, Bill Smith Abroad Lion Skins, Meagher’s 8; hes Glenwood, or the Parish Boy The Lawyer’s Story, The Old Doctor Widow Bedott Papers, The Cap Sheaf ‘Temperance Tales, Hidden Path, Don Quixote Gil Blas, Macaulay’s History of England ampligbter, Doesticks, Town and Country Daring Deeds of American Heroes on el W his) rg tomer Snag eco ife among the Flowers, ters of the Cross Deserted Family, Hen Fever Dovecot Life and Ersays of Benjamin Franklin Young Man’s Friend, Three Colonies of Australia Poetical Works of Campbell Poetical Works of Kirke, White, Howitt, Cooke, and Landon Ladies’ Keepsake, Floral Gems Hunter's Life, by Cummings Young Ladies’ Own Book American Evening Entertainment's, Flora’ Cook Books, Good Time Coming, Rose Clerk Life of Washington, Life of Napoleon Life of Gen. Scott, Life of Jaekson, Life of Lafa yette, Life of Marion, Life of Putnam Life of Empress Josephine Lives of the three Mrs. Judsons Lives of the Presidents, &c Poetical Works: f Byron, Poetical Works of Burns Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans age Works of Tupper, Poetical Works of . 0} Poetical W orks of Sbaks) Poetical Works of Milton and Y Vanta Butler’s Hudibras, Pirate's Own Book Lives and Explotts of Highwaymen Marmaduke Wyvil; Vasconselas, by © Art and Industry, Off-Hand Takings, Christ Pilgrim’s Progress, Way Down East, Lilly Heu- son Also, an nt assortment of quarto Pew and Pocket Bibles, Gift Books, in rich bindings, tllus- trated, large and small; Dictionaries, Encyclope- dias, Histories, Biographies, Tra » and Por- try; Jefferson’s Works, 9 volumes; Webster's Works, € volumes; Prescott's Works; Levi Wood- bury’s Works, 3 volumes; Ure’s Dictionary, 2 volumes; Burke’s Works, 3 volumes, &c., which ‘Will be sold at much less than the usunl rates by the WASHINGTON BOOK COMPANY ‘Come ene, come all! jens—at MiSs MORELY Has sus RECEIVED Fonteine j.ife of ew York, another lot of fashion- able MILLINERY, which sritbe opened GA) on Saturday, at her rooms, 304 vania N. B—Apprentices wanted. =» dec 7—-f CAP, AND WKAPPING Pa- ELLIS’S 6 Pa. avenue.