Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING oF THE US. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. SECOND DAY. When our paper went to press yesterday, a discussion was going on as to the propriety of memorialising Congress to take action in ‘‘ex- tending to the land the system of metorologi- eal co operation and research, which has done q-,0f Maryland, replied remarks, especially his insinuation that Lieut. Maury was not enti- tled to the credit of having made meteorologi- cal observations practically useful. With due respect to Professor Henry and the Smithso- nian, he would not have the matter pass from the bands of that eminent and distinguished man, who had not only proved himself a scien- tifie man, but a man of practical science. Judge 5. H. Huntington, of Connecticut, hoped that a committee would be appointed to econ-ider the subject, before presenting it to Congress. C.B. Calvert, Esq.. objected to this, as eal- culated to detract trois the honor belonging to Lieut. Maury. Lieut. Maury, Judge Huntington, Professor Henry, and Horace Greeley spoke on the question of reference to a committee. D. J. Browne, Esq , wished to make some explanations of meteorotogical observations carried on at the Patent office Major Poore, regretting that the discussion was oming @ personal scientific quarrel, ‘Ynto which subjects had been introduced as illegitimate, as was the “ scion of the House of Northumberland,”’ who had been alluded to, moved the previous question. The metion was sustained, and the resolu- tion were then carried. viz : Resolved, That agricultural and other great interests of the State would, in the opinion ot this Society, be materially benefitted by ex- tending to the land the system of meteorolo- gical co-operation and research which has done so much and is doing so much for com- merce and navigation at sea; and that this Society do hereby earnestly recommend such — sion to the favorable consideration of 0 ‘es. Resolved, Tha committee of three be ap- pointed by the lent to communicate the above resolution to each member of C and to solicit his co-operation. The resali of their pen in behalf of the great agri- cultural interests of the country to be re- ported at the next meeting of the Society Major Poore, Judge Huntington, and C. B. Calvert, Esq., were appointed us this commit- tee C. B Glover, of the Patent Office, read a paper on ‘Agricultural Entomology ;"’ which, on motion of G. W. P. Custis, was ordered to be published in the transactions he Society adjourned until to-day. . THIRD DAY. a The Seciety was called to order by the Presi ent Professor Henry read a paper on the “ ori- gin and action of Power as applied to the vege- table kingdom.’ On motion of Col. Calvert, it was ordered to be published. Col. Kimmell, trom the nominating commit- tee. presented a list of officers for the ensuing r, and an expression of regret that Major ely declined serving further e Committee. After some dis- the qualification of the Vice Presidents nominated, the report was accepted. The officers were then elected for 1856, viz : President—Marshall P. Wilder, of Mass Vice President—J. D. Lang. Me.; H. F. French. N. H.; S. Brown, Mass.; J. J. Cooke, RK. L., Jobn A. Keekwell, Conn; Dr. J. P. Beckman, N. Y.; George Vail, N. J.; Isaac Newton, Pa.; J. W. Thompzon, Del. Anthony Kimmel, Md.; G. W. P. Cusiis, Va; H. K. Burgwyn, N.C.; R. W. F. Alston, 5. C.; R. Peters, Ga.; C. C. Clay, jr., Ala; M. W. Phillips, Miss: John Perkins, jr., La.; Gen. Worthingwn, Ohio: M. L. Underwood, Ky ; dobn Bell, Tenn; Jos. A Wright, In P.A. Kinnicut, Il; T. Allen, Mv.; Roswell Babee, Ark., J. C. Holmes, Mich ; D. J. Yulee, Fla.; Chas Durkee, Wis ; P. Ord, Cal ; W. W. Cor- coran, D. C ; Jose Manuel Gallegos, N. M.; H. H. Sibley, Minn ; P. W. Gillet, Oregon; C. Lancaster, Washington Territory; E. Hun- ter. Utah; Bird R. Chapman, Neb. Executive Committee—Jno. A. King, N_ Y.; A L. Elwyn, Pa.: D. Jay Browne, D. C.; Jno. Jones, Del.; W. H. H. Taylor, Ohio; Richard P. Waters, Mass. Seeretary—W. S. King, Boston, Mass. Treasurer—B B. French, D. C. Col. Wilder, in an eloquent and impressive speech, accepted the office. a aper on agricultural chemistry was read by Professor John D. Easter, of Baltimore and ordered to be published in the transac- tions. Mr. Browne presented a paper on guano, which was read and arte to be published in the transactions Kepo: rom Professurs Henry and DeBow enthe grant of land hy Congress for Industrial Colleges in each State, were discussed and re- ferred to the next meeting. Other busipess was then transacted, after whieh the venerable G. W. P. Custis was in- troduced to the Society, anb delivered a most eloquent address, referring to his youthful ns, when he had scen the ‘Father 3 Country’ shooting bir’s on fields, now ef this metropolis. He gave a vivid sketch of our national rise and progress, both agricultural and social. Inconclusion, taking such a farewell as the oldest member present might take, he would give that noblest of hu- man sentiments “sess to agriculture.” The Society adjourn: sine dee. The next meeting will be held h: re next year—the next | exhibition will be held at Philadel- | , in September or Uctober, and will doubt- ess be a grand affair. Scnoor Exaipitiox. —Seldom have we whiled away more pleasant hours than those passed by us among the children of the school of St. Dominic's Church, (Father Wilson's) on Wed- nesday night last, at their exhibition; and rarely have we witnessed a happier represen- tatir uthful progress in the study of el- ecut at branch of education so useful in “mankood’s riper years.’ The selections were excellent and varied, accompanied with veca! and instrumental music; and the pupils desire commendation, as well for polite and respectable deportment as for the creditable manner in which they delivered their allotted E . ‘The efforts of the little Misses Magaw, Joyle. Mahoney, McCormick, Smith, anu Gallaher, like those of Masters 0’ Brien, Kenan, Wie, Magaw, Mahoney, and Gallaher, were adm t intervals of eight months the chil - Dominic's school thus entertain iends, endeavoring thereby to contri- bute towards allaying the exigencies of that establishment, and also with the further be- nevolent design of erecting a permanent free- echool fund Unfortunately, the present ri; Creusly cold weather has prevented uo little encouragement of their enterprise. mas t Wan or rae Waite axo Rep RKosss — Many a body has been sorely puzzled since the sleighing commenced, to account for the music of a barrel organ, which seemed to float ia the air, now from this quarter, now from ‘hat. and which, without any visible accom- paniments of Dutch girls or Italian and mon- “¥, seemed worked by some unseen diabolical “geney. From the mystery as solved, it ap- | bro that there has been an animated rivalry etween the dashing cyprians of two rival es- tablishments, in the matter of superb sleighing — Sements, and so nearly balanced were Sey im teams, bells, furs, and upholstery re that the nicest judge was puzzied to “Scide upon which side was the superiority — a happy thought '—it oceurred to one of ~ to defy competition by the ment of a first class barrel er party attempted to rally T organ, but it was no go, and i to leave the field discom. uperior grinding of their adver- in recommend John John- t, corner of Thirteenth, to ® de-ivo fashionable dinner enter- those wh tsinmeuts cooked. He i - cooked. * is perhaps the best = red ¢ ok in Washington, hevlog legrned : ne oe & famous French artist in ale serves meals at his estab- sends them out regularly to gen- ~ Jes having rooms ia the vicin- vf business, Tae Concert or tae Mosicau Cosvention, last evening, Mg the Professors and Misses Whitehouse an Briggs, was attended by ah audience which more than filled Temperance Hall, but which was what diminished by the announvement made by the janitor, before the arrival of the Professors, that it was im- sible to light the gas, and that consequent- iy the concert must fe postponed. Neverthe- less enough crowded in to quite fill the hall, who waited in darkness the arrival of the Pro- fessors. A few dim candles were brought, and the programme was performed in a manner highly satisfactory to the car of the audience, although their eyes were somewhat at fault. In consequence of this interruption, Messrs. Johnson and Frost will give another concert to- mortow evening, when an opportunity will undoubtedly be afforded to hear them, with the talented and beautiful young ladies who assist them. in a hall properly lighted and warmed. The session of the convention, this evening, will be held in Temperance Hall, and will be exclusively for singers who will take part in the practice Trevrer Presextation.—We have just seen a massive and richly wrought silver truin- pet, designed and manufactured by the Messrs. Galt, at their well known establishment, on Pennsylvania avente, between Ninth and Tenth streets. On one side of the trumpet is a beautiful and richly ehased design of the Washington Monument, and on the other a corresponding one of the Battle Monument of Baltimore. A magnificently ornamented shield bears the following inscription : “ Presented tothe Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. of Baltimore, by the Active Association of the Columbia Engine Company, No. 1, of Washington, Jenearg is. 1856 ** The base ot the trumpet is heavily wrolight with wreaths of flowers, embellished with sci of the different implements used by a cok and Ladder Company. We learn that the Columbia Active Associ- ation design visiting Baltimore to make the presentation Music ar Partizs.—Not a few complaints were heard last winter about the character of music performed at the parties given in this city. Persons from the North and East. but nore particularly foreigners residing or visit ing here, denunciated in rather unequivocal terms, the taste of our musicians for perform- ing such commonplace ethiopean tunes on oc- casions of parties, &c. Now, we beg to differ; as bot more than an evening ago we were at a party where the dancing music performed, consisted exclusively of selections from Strauss, Labitzky, Lanner, and Gungel; and the inter- missions rendered agreeable by selections from the Prophet, Don Giovani, Freisehatz and other operas of a like character, performed most ereditably on the piano and violin, by Profs. Scheel and Fisher. We do not think music of the above kind, well performed, could warrant any one in stigmatising our music as being de void of good taste for music on such occasions. Derective Gas ARRANGEMENTS.—We heard awful erate aes town last night in con- sequence of the sudden going out of the gas Tights Many of the pl stores sis Pennsylvania avenue closed at an early hour in the eveningin consequence. The cause was said to be the freezing of the water in the metres; and it was asserted that it could have been easily avoided had the Gas Company taken the precaution, as is done in other citics during a * cold snap,’’ to send around men to put alcohol in the metres. The gua/ity of the §45 was also complained of, and the occasion was improved for giving the Gas Company Jits generally. Scrreme Covrt.—Yesterday, Conrad Ba- ker, Esq., of Indiana, was admitted an Attor- az! and Counsellor of this Court. ‘o. 31. Alfred Savignac vs. Abraham Gar- rison. In error to the circuit court of the United States for the district of Missouri. Mr. Justice Nelsen delivered the opinion of the Court, reversing the judgment of the said cir- euit court, with costs, and remanding the cause, with directions to award a venire facius de novo No. 38. James M. Cooper, plaintiff in error, vs. Enoch C. Roberts. The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. Buel for the plain- tiff in error, and by Hon. Truman Smith for the defendant in error; and then they ad- journed. Tur. Hor which was to have come off at Willard’s last evening. was postponed until Saturday on account of severe indisposition of one of the musicians. One came off, we hear, at the National, where Esputa’s band officiated, and another at the American Hotel; both delightful enter- tainments, we hear. Court or Cuatws.—Yesterday, the argu- ment in the cases of the executors of James Beaty vs. the United States, Edmund W. Ty- sonvs. the United States, and Spence and Reid vs. the United States, was closed by Mr Sherman; and the case was submitted for the decision of the court; when the court adjouraed. STAND Prow UNDER thé avalanches of snow which are precipitated from the roofs of houses as the weather begins to moderate We saw a small colored ‘boy nearly extin- guished upon D street this morning by a slide of snew from a roof. Norma will doubtlers draw a crowd at the National Theatre to-night. The building hax been well warmed, and there will be no draw- back to the enjoyment of the excellent singing of this talented opera troupe. Tax Bear Womans, on exhibition near the National Hotel, (see advetisement,) is con- sidered by good judges, one of the most re- markable curiosities ever exhibited. A ring occurred at the Medical College, corner of Tenth and E streets, about half past 9 o'clock last evening, but which was speedily extinguished. CriminaL Covrt —The trial of W. W. B. Edwards for murder was still in progress to- day. The court room was densely crowded. Tus Scorr Guarps | a their first assembly to-night at Harmony Hall, and they mean to have a particularly good time. Tue MINSTRELS sing at the Varieties Tho- atre to-night. Go and hear them Warca Retcrxs.—Louisa Plummer, found drunk and nearly frozen upon the street ; paid fine. The watch house was overflowing with poor lodgerswho had come in for shel ter from the severity of the weather. 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 labor is sufficiently well known. It has demonstrated not only that Consumption, Bronchitis, and Chronic Affections of the Throat are curable, and in- halation a rational treatment, but that the direct application of medicine by inhalation is the only 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 Persons residing at a distance desirous of consulting them, and who cannot convenient- ly visit the city, are requested to send names and address, when they will be furnished with a list of questions which, correctly answered, will enable them to be successfully treated at their homes. Notre —Dr. James lunter 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. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Groneetown, Jan. 11, 1856. By the list of appointments made by our City Cuuncils, on Monday night last, it will be seen that the hyena of proscription, Know Nothingism, used the political guillotine with a degree of stoical indifference to everything like consistency or the welfare of others, than members of their own party, peculiar only to this sworn fell enemy to everything like social eonebrd, ot civil and religious liberty. Every individual outside of their own party, how- ever insignificant the place he held, that they (the Know Nothings) dare touch without bring ing down upon their heads the just displeasure of an insulted community, was duly decapi- tated. This sweep was mado, too, by the very eee that is eternally clamoring against the dministration, because, forsooth, individuals who had solemnly sworn to support the Consti- tution, and had afterwards placed themselves in a position where they were solemnly cbli- set to be governed by the higher laws of now Nothingism, had been removed from re- sponsible places. Frost communication with our city being either blocked up by ice, or obstructed by Snow, leaves us with nothing of a commercial character worth reporting. The severity of the weather has also kept our milling estab- lishments silent for some time past, al eae quite a stagnation in all kinds of business. It has been, in the opinion of many, decidedly the coldest spell of weather we have had for many years. Too much praisé cantict be awarded tb our townsman, Mr. Vanderwerken, of the Union line, and his excellens drivers, for their inde- fatigable efforts to keep up accommodations for traveling, for the people of the District, between our city and the Capitol, during the present very heavy fall of snow and extreme cold weather Spectator. The Overland Mails to India and China. We have ofte:: been asked for information in re- gard to the departure of the Mails from England toChina. The following may be interesting to those who have corresponderice with the East: The mails Jeave Southampton on the 4th and 20th of each month, ard arrive at Gibraltar about the 9th and 35th of same month ; arrives at Malta about the 14th and 30th of same month ; arrives at Alexandria about the 18th of same and 4th of fol- lowing month. Leaves Suez about the 20th or 2ist of same and 5th or 6th of following month; arrives at Aden about the 25th or 26th of same and 10th or 12th of following month Leaves Aden about the 26th or 27th of same and day of arrival for Bombay, and Lith to 13th for China, &c. indian Navy steamer arrives at Bombay about the 34 to Sth and 19th to 2ist of following month. P. and O. steamer arrives at Peint de Galle about the 6th or 7th and 22d to 23d of following month; leaves Point de Galle for Pulo Penang the same day, if the steamer has already arrived which takes the mail on; arrives at Pulo Penang about the 12th or 13th and 23th and 29th of follow- ing month; arrives at Singapore about the 13th or 16th and 3st or Ist of following month ; leaves Singapore about 12 hours after arrival; arrives at Hong Keng about the 22d or 24th and Sth or 10th of following month; leaves next day for Shanghai. ‘Two mails leave England—one on the 8th and 20th of each month—via Marseilles, and arrive at oa about the same timeas the Southamp- ton mail. ta Mrs. Barney Williams’ performance at New Orleans, so exhilarated a gentlemanin the parquette, as to impel him to project his hat upon the stage; whereat she improvised a notice of the incident, without stopping in her song, somewhat as thus: “Some gentleman here has thrown his hat, Bobbin’ around! bobbin’ around! I wonder what he means by that! Bobbin’ around !”? by Dr. Foxring, of curing diseases of the nsing the leeth, removing piraples, ta reckles, and many medical pur- Poses. Price 80 cents per bottle. For sale at SHILLING TON'S Bookselling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon Building, corn eet and Penna. avenue. dec 12 —Yes! Christmas is over ¢ now suffering pain in the pr aide, from an irr 1 = during the © Nothing ke De GRATH'S ” 2 painfnl recollections. Even rhenma- day by this P.3.—B. S. Coverdals, iag., badly iuju ed by the disastr. Donald. € i” A good article will always triumph Ht hae been safl that every over any pi 4 imitation test of ADY oppositi ot 4 et i BUTTERS bear evidence of this, for ithas been taken hold of by the people and tried, and not found wanting in curing any case of Dys pepsis, in any for: Wien these facts are known, why shouid it not be appreciated, and naad by everybody. Foi sale by Druggists and Deale JAMES N. CAL LAN, Agent tn Washington. jan 4—1 Minor Betts, 56. generally ulare of the c have been. pr ber of my own famil.y « perintendence, after the #kill of the water and all the aual remedies about that—bnt fr 1 not hesitate to mae it In ar whom f felt an interest, or cise Influeuce or control fully yours, JNO. M. BOTTS. [7 Heofland’s German Bitters, prepared Aaold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 street, Philadelph ‘ease In their wellde vel celebrity for th anes arising from de agement of the liver. These Bitters hav vleantng to the aff moat fiattering teatimon c itself a mame that competitors, however wi a heine. seductive their their , caunot reach, It dert It, and willever maintatn advertisement, dec 1 7 Noah 7 Marble Hall oO = el Building, reapectiolly of FALL and ¥ t ATS, TALMARS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the uew: signa in material, trimming and w ‘kmanehip. Te ntle- men who atady excellence with economy in farhionable ar- Helos of 4 a opportunity is now offered for selecting from one of tractive stocks of Goods in this city, st very redaced price nov 3—tf U7-Ambrotype.—Amengst the most at- tractive and beautiful apactmens of the Photographic art, now on bition at WHITENURST’S: GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES. They ar In some reapecta an iiapr gnerreotyper. The Galler of Photographa on paper. id familiar large collection nerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court since 1850; members of the United States courts, President Pierce and Cabinet, and 1 public men of the Nati sit to WHITEHUKST'S GAL Lery, 434 Ponusylvan venue, is well worth the bie and the time. nov 28. AUTION.—The public is cautioned not to purciees Coupon Bond number Seventeen (17) Issued by the Corporation of Alexandria, Va. to the Manassas (#ap Railroad Company for five hundred dollars, with coupons attached from Ju- ly 1, 1856, to maturity of the bond. The said bond having been stolen, the payment of the bond and coupons have been stop) A suitable re- ward will be given for the return cf said bond and coupons. poured J. F. WOLLARD, jan 9—3t Third Ward Police Officer. ATTENTION“, LADIES GREAT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW OF- fered to ladies of Washington and vicinity at STEVENS? Fancy and Trimming Store av- ing on band a large lot of old Lace Fronts, Chem- isetts, Collars and Sleeves, they will be sold at al- most any price for cash. Call early and secure bargains. Remember the place. R. C. STEVENS, jan 9—it (Organ) 18 Pa avenue. "PTY BOTTLES BOUGHT, by. JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor, Segar and Grocery Store, 474 Pennsylvania avenue. jan 10—eo3t OPERA GLASSES. UTCHINSON & MUNRO HAVE OPEN- ed 2 fine assortment of OPKRA GLASSES, which they can sell at extremely low prices. The have constantly on hand a large and well select stock of FANCY GOODs, TOILET ARTI- CLES, PERFUMERY, &c., to all of which they invite attention at their Fancy Store, No. 310 Penn- sylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth sts., next to Messrs. Walter Harper & Co ’s ings TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well to call at LANE’S, who has a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffiers, and Robes and Shawls, and will sell them cheap for cash at LANE’S Gents Furnishing Store, 24 Pa. avenue. jan 9- AUCTION GUODS. AM NOW IN RECEIPT OF A HAND- some assortment of fine worked Collars, Bands a vs other Haire a Mantie and Dress Trimmings just from auction. _ R. C. STEVENS, jan 9—4t (Organ) No. 18 Pa. avenue. Lo geocpeggecing HISTORY OF ENGLAND, vol 3d, this day received. jan 9 FRANCK TAYLOR. R SALE —A LARGE SIZE HERRING’S Patent SAFE. Been in use but a short time. WIL be sold low. A atthe rt of SWEENY, NITTENHOUSE. FANT &CO. jan 7—ec3t WANTS. __ ANTED—BY A YOUNG MAN A SITUt- ation In a @ or Hardware Store, to learn the business. Address “J L M,’’ through the Post Office. jan 10—3t* ANTED—TO HIRE A COL’D WOMLN as cook. She must thoroughly understand her business and come weil recommended. To such fair wages will be given. Apply at the El- dorado House, Pa. avenue, between 3d aud 43 streets. jan 10—2t* ANTED—TWO WHITE WOMEN, who can come well recommended—one to cook | and wash for a small family, the other to do gen- eral housework. Apply at No. 320 | street. jan 10—3t* ANTED—TO HIRE BY THE YEAR, A colored Woman, to do Spa washin; and ironing of a small family, residing a shi distance from the city. A slave from the country preferred. Inquire at the Store of Shuster & C gett, Pa. avenue. jan 1—t ANTED—WANTED—WANTED—TO | find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses i Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square O%l Paintings, large and small ee rackett Tables, in bronze or gold | All kinds of Pictures framed, and =) size | ooking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disvatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, sultable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to suit | o’clock, on the premises. So ea ‘or cash. | N.B—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass | Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. - FOR SALE AND RENT. | | Bee RENT—A LARGE, AND ONE of the most commodious, houses in the city of | Washington, with three-story back buildings, with good dining, bath and store rooms ; also, a fine kitchen, with range; a laundry, with a range of wesh tubs, with hot and cold water pipes at- tached toeach Also, hot and cc'd water inevery chamber, gas throughout the house, with all ne- ce-sary fixtures provided. Any one wish’ the house can apply next door, No. 247 second street, between F and G Also, a comfortable, large and convenient house | situated on the corner of 22d and G streets, which will be rented for a moderate rent. Al-o, a handsome, convenient and newly-im proved house in G street, second house above 21st | street All the above housesare heated by hot air fur- naces For all of which information can be had at the above mentioned place. Jan ll—eo3t*® | | | OR SALE—WOODLAND, WOOD, Wa- GON, HORSES, &c. A tract of land, containing 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, a part cleared, a fine soil, and exposure for a market garden, the rest well wooded and will cut from 2,000 to 3,000 cords Oak Wood. Now on it 350 to 400 cords seasoned oak, cut last winter. The improvements are new | —a small dwelling, acorn house, and a stable for six horses. A first rate Wagon and Gear, four large fine Wagon Horses, accustomed to hauling wood, and one young saddle horse. Refer to Hugh Bernard Sweeney, of the Bank- ing house of Sweeny, Rittenhouse, & Co. f the above property is not sold before Tuesday the 22d instant, the seasoned and green wood, and horses and wagon will be offered at public sale at the Auction Rooms of A. Green, on that day, at 12 o'clock jan I1-dt2ist oe eee ROOMS—ALARGE AND commodious Parlor, with Chamber attached is for rent in the neighborhood of the Patent Of fice ‘They are well furnished and the parlor con- tains gas. Enquire at this office. jen 5—tf po LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- | house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on 43¢ street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for lodging or for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library Apply at No. 7, 43g street, nearthe City Hall. jan 5—tf URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MR38. G. ANDERSON has severa! furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or single gentleman. ‘The rent will be moderate — No. 276 Pa. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. | jan 2—tf | ,;OR SALE—-A VER NVENIENT House, with four rooms, suitable for a small family. Apply at No. 90 G, between 22d and 234 streets. jan 2-2w* OR RENT—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, | desirably situated, in the First Ward, and in H the neighborhood of the Circle. The house is new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, which 1s entirely new | and of modern manufacture, is also for rent. To } a good tevant the rent will be moderate. Apply atl Pa avenue, corner of 22d street. j --Im* SURNISHED HOUSE IK RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented © for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas inthe house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf CE HOUSE FOR RENT —THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- ginta avenue and I'th street, Island. For terms apy to son RK. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. ec 15—t jor and Chamber (inciuding fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rcoms are on the first | floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. pie at the office of the Kirkwood House. lec B—tf W HOUSE ANDSTORE FOR RENT.-- IN A desirable business store, and fine dwellin house attached, on Seventh street, between G an H. The store has been occupied asa grocery. Possession can be had immediately. Application may be nade to Mr. F. W. Geisecking, George- town, or to Mr. Val. Harbaugh, Drugygist, near the premises. Jan 8—eoit*® BS ILDING 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. EnguireatJ. E KENDALL, ottice between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over R. Morrow's Exchange Office. D. MYERLE. dec I—6w OR RENT—SEVEBAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR RENT—A WELL-FURNIS) suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers on one floor. Apply to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween 14th and [5th streets. nov 20-tf OTS FOR SALE—FWO OR THREE good Building Lots in a rapidly improving neighborhood for sale on tem gears’ credit. A plytoJ. H. DRURY fy 2i—t OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- | 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* OARD,&c.—MRS. 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 to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage. ap6—tf ~ ASTROLUGY DEMONSTRATED. ROF. SILVESTER INVITES THE LA- dies and gentlemen of Washington and vici- nity tocall and consult the planets, for such as the have 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 truth, and the omnipotance of a — God, to execute, is will to man, and all things. Neither can you ea had or take from whatsoever the testify. ‘erms 50 cents, man, woman, or child; people of color 25 cents. Any ular advice will be given and confidential. Apply at No. 137 B st., second house from 12th ; Opposite Smithso nian, on the Island. All kinds of distempers cured in quick time. dec 29—1m* A CARD TO THE LADIE MES; M.E. DARR & MISS E. C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERYand DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn. avenue, second door west of Adams & Co ’s Express. Otice. BASQUES, CLOAKS AND TALMAS made in the best agd latest style, at the shortest notice. N. B.—Children’s Dresses made to order. Just poe ee splendid French Head Dresses a: er e Cutting and Fitting done at the shortest notice. dec 13—1m* MRS, BUBGHALTER ay sees TO INFORM THE LADIES OF and Washington he is now prepared te commence again| me ive instruction on the Piano toe few pupils at thelr residence ‘Lhe best references can be given. Mm cliteb's Fancy Store, 293 Fs. acer wwii ‘a. avenue, meet with prompt attention. jan 9-c06t® J | main in the city | entirely new styles of weaving, amon; By JAS. C McGUIRK, Aactioneer. USTKE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By viriue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, dated Apfil 12, 1851, and duly record- ed in Liber J. A.S., No. 23, folios 421, 422, 423, and 44, one of the land records for Washington county, I shall sell, at public auction, to the high- est ,0n MONDAY afternoen, mber 17, at 4 o'clock, on the ses, the whole of square No. 471, fronting on south K and L, and 6th and 7th streets west. Terms. One-third cash; the residue tn 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of aire the Lgemriaege All conveyancing at cost of purchaser HENRY NAYLOR, ‘Trustee 3. ©. McGUIRE, Auct. 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 subdivision of square No. 390. Terms as above. If the purchaser or purchasets shall fail to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days there- er. the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and expense of said defaulting purchaser JOHN T. FENWICK Trustee. RICHARD WALLACH : JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anctioneer. nov 13-2aw&ds The above sale is postponed til DNESDAY afternoon, January 9tb, at 3 JABS. C. McGUIRE, dec 19—2aw&ds Auctioneer i The abeve Sale is further Postponed untii WEDNESDAY AFTERNOO ‘anuary a place. ep herme erin J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture, Fine Chickering Piano Ferte, at Auction.—On MONDAY, the lth instant, | shall sell at 10 o’clock a. m_, at the residence of Mr. Daggy, No. 151 south B street, immediately | opposite the Smithsonian Institute, an excellent assortment of Furniture, viz: Fine rosewood case 7 octave Piano Forte, made by Chickering, a tine instrument, stocl and cover Fine mahogany French Sofa and Chairs Mahogany dining and breakfast Tables Do Writing Desk, Stands, &c. | Fine Tapestry, ingrain, and other Carpets and Mattin:; French and cottage Bedsteads, hair 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 other articles which we deem un- A. GREEN, Auctioneer. | necessary to enumerate. Terms cash. jan 9—d By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ACRES OF LA®D ABOUT 2 MILES 2 from the Centre Market, at Auction. On THURSDAY, the 17th instant. | shall sell, at4o’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 plece of land is well | wooded and watered, and on it a very haadsome building site. It is on the rising ground on the east side of the road, and nearly opposite the resi- dence of Mrs. Wood. Terms at sale. A. GREEN, Auct. jan 9—a ADAME R. respectfully informs the ublic in general, that she will give informa- tion in all the Affairs relating to Life, Health, Wealth, Mar@eves. Love, Journeys, Law Suits, Difficulties in Kisiness, Absent Friends, 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- ut a short time. Shecan be consulted at all hours of the day ana evening. Her name ts on the door—at No. 255 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and ladies 25. jan i—2w HRISTM GIFT: OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well prepared for accommodating the public in general with FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tigat, for sending th m to their distant friends in the coun- try. He also keeps constantly on hand a fine sup- | plyof PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS Please callon R_ SCHWARZE, corner of 11th and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf = } DESIRABLE GOODS FOR THESESSON. UST RECEIVED DIRECT FROM MAN- chester, England— 1 case superb and very cheap Bed (Quilts, all in y which are 10-4, 11-4, 12-4, and 13-4 Turkish Quilts, a netted article, in white, blue. and pink. For comfort | and durability this article will surpass any other kind in use. Also, two packages Toilet Covers matching the above, al! beautifally trimmed round with lace. Also, four packages heavy dark-colored Coun- terpanes, at luw prices, very warm aud comforta- ble for this weatber, cheep 4 bales superior riband-bound Scotch Blankets. Also, a fine lot of quilted Comforts for beds, all made of madder-colored prints, and warranted not to fade. Also, still on hand, some very select and superior Velvet and Brussels Carpetings, which, in couse- quence of the advanced stage of the season, will now be offered at considerably lower prices than usual. * Also, a fine lot of superior Floor and Table O1l- cloths CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. jan 7—eo2w THE DRAWING JOR THAT ELEGANT PRIZE EMBROID- ery takes piace 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 call or send in their names at once, so there may be no delay when the appointed time arrives for the drawing ‘There are 209 chances, at $5 each, making $1,- 000, for which we give 30 maynificent prizes, amonnting in value to $2.50 CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO, Commer of Pa. avenue and Ninth st. jan 4—dlw ee ISS HEWITT having changed her resi- dence from Eighth street, to No. 5106 st., between 4th and Sth, will resume her classes on Tuesday, January 2d, 1896, 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 eitber from Miss H., or at Farnham’s Book- store, corner of Penna. avenue and Lith street, or Shillington’s, Penn. avenue and 4} street. jan 7—1w > UTWITHSTANDING THE UNPRE- cedented great rush at our store during last week we have a few more fine Fancy Goods, Toys, Work Boxes, Books, Card Cases, &c., left which we are determined to Tun off at'our usual low rates. JOHN F. ELLIS, No. 306 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. dec 28— a NEW JEWELRY STORE. ANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS ned a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, on_ Louisiana avenue, opposite Centre Mar- ket, (the store formerly occupied by Mr. Willian,) to which the attention of the citizens {s called. He keeps on hand BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, WATCHES, BRACELETS, R S,CHAINS, and a general assortment of JEWELRY. jan 5—tf OST.—YESTERDAY (SUNDAY) MORN ing, in going from the corner of Ninth street and Pennsylvania avenue to Willards’ Hotel. a brown fur gentleman’s moveable COLLAR, lined with black cloth. The finder will be suit- ably rewarded on leaving it at the Star office. jan 7—tf PERA GLASSES.—THE LARGEST A8- sortment in the city, for sale and hire. JOHN F. ELLIS, jan7____906 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th ste. R SALE.—100 CORDS SEASONED Pine WOOD, on the Eastern Branch river a half way between the shatd oes ee ind directi a ‘ony - eypeiend. UN ERHILL © BARKER. jen 7—lw* SS ee CELLENT SHAVE."—This re- a Noles made by Mr. Jones after LM fou one of my American Ramapo Razors. O' s bave said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double wlan? ost ime no tears shed using one azors. — G. FRANCIS, dec 31 490 Seventh st SWEENY, RITTENHOU! BAN FANT & CO, KERS, No. 352 Pennsylvania avenue, two doors west of Browns’ Hotel. QWEENY, RITTENHOUSE & CO. having associated Hamilton G. Fant cea | ee nership will continue the Banking xchange busines, in all it branches, under the name and see SWEENY, RITTENBOUSE & CO. Wasurneron, D. C. Janunry 1, 1856. jan 2-Im en RUSHES, COMBS, POMATUM, Cologne ELLIS’S ps laa sesatal 206 Pa. avenue. REPORTED FOR THE EVENING STAR oa Marine Intelligence. Boston, Jan. 11.—The steamer Canada spoke od the 23d, off Ballycotton, 20 miles southeast of Cork, the steamer Atlantic from Liverpool. Tne Weather and the Mails. Bactrwore 11, 112 a. m.—The weather is maderating. No eastern mails has been re- ceived to-day. The latest New York papers are of Wednesday's dates. No trains left here for Philadelpeia last night orjto-day. Com- munication with the West is now open Parapgrraa, January 11th, 12¢ p.m.— The early train from New York has arrived, preceded by the pilot line which left yestor- day evening. No tr were dispatched for Baltimore, either !a+t night or this morning Arrival of the Prometheus. New Orveans, Jan. 10.—The steamer Pro- metheus, from San Juan de Nicaragua, con- necting with the Cortes from San Francisco of the 20th November instant. The Northern Light was go sail from San Juan on the 4th with $600,000 in treasure. The transit across the isthmus occupied less than twenty-four hours, Nicaraguan affairs were progressing favor- ably for the new government. The intelligence from Oregon is interesting Several battles have been fought between the whites and the Indians, and considerable numbers were killed on both sides. In a bat- e near the Walla-walla, Capt. Bennet, Lieut Barrows, and three privates, were killed, and fourteen wounded. In another battle near Puget’s Sound, Lieut. Siaughter and several others were killed. Gen. Wool was arranging preliminaries for acampaign against the Indians at an carly day. Another Fillibuster expedition of 500 strong is reported to have landed in Lower California Baltinre Markets. Baxtimore, Jan. 11.—Flour is lower ; saies of Howard street at $8.37. Nothing was done in Vhio and City Mills. toll ooo market is flat. No transactions re) : Provisions are firmer; Mess pork nominal at $16, but nothing doing. Bacon, in small lots, sold at 8a%c. for shoulders, 8] for sides, and ligall? for hams. Lard in bbls. Le. THE BEST PLACE TO B&=> Buy Books Cheap-a>q AND GET A PRESENT WITH EVERY BOOK is at the Store under Dexter's Hotel, Louisiana avenue. [SEE RED FLAG. The following are a part of the Books now sel! - ing at One DoLLan, anda Paesent given with each volume, viz: Life of Henry Clay, Lilies and Violets Life of Dr. Judson, Sorcery 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 Villth and bis Six Wives, Re Leaves from Tur Igdrasy!, Fables of Farmingdale, Helen Mulgrave Jackson at New Orleans Lights and 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, 18 volures The American Gift Book, Robinson Crusoe Rangers, Mirror of (he World Green Mountain Boys Anna Clayton, The Three Brides Mechanics’ Qwn Book, Mechanics’ Text Book Mechanics’ Workshop, Festus, Flore's Inter- reter Combe's Constitution of Man Hayward’s Book of all Religions Salt Water Bubbies, Home Influence Mother’s Recompense, Happy Hours, Caste ‘Travel of Life, Old Homestead, Age of Fabie Basket of Clips, Green Mountain Traveler Phenixiana, Jno. Clifford, Bill Smith Abroad J.ion Skins, Meagher’s Speeches tilenwood, 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 Lamplighter, Doesticks, Town and Country Dart is of American Heroes Angel Whispers, Oasis, Watchman Life among the Flowers Daughters of the Cross Deserted Family, Hen Fever, ote Life and sane of a min Franklin Young Man’s Friend, Three Colonies of Australia Poetical Works of Campbell Poetical Works of Kirke, White, Howitt, Cooke, and Landon 2 Fontaine Ladies’ —— Floral Gems Hunter's Life, y (mag 7 Young Ladies’ Own Book " American Evening Entertainment's, Flora’s Gem Cook Books, G Time Coming. Rose Clark 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 Borns Poetical Works of Mrs. Hemans Poetical Works of Tupper, Postical Works of Po} Poetical Works of Shakspeere Poetical Works of Milton and Young Danta Butler’s Hudibras, Pirate’s Own Book Lives and Exploits of Highwaymen Marmaduke Wyvil; Vasconse’ she dmg. 74 Art and Industry, Of-Hand T. gs, Life of Christ Pilgrim’s Progress, Way Down East, Lilly Heu- son Also, an elegant assortment of quarto Pew and Pocket Bibles, Gift Books, in rich bindings, illus- trated, large and small; Dictionaries, Encyclope- dias, Histories, Biographies, Travels, and Poe- try; Jefferson's Works, 9 volumes; Webster's Works, 6 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 usual rates by the WASBINGTON BOOK COMPANY Come one, come all! jan S—4t MRS. RUOFF, Mill I ATELY FROM NEW YORK, 4 fully informs the ladies of Wasbi: that she has taken a siore, No. 3 east Cay tol street, mear the eastern gate of the Capitol, Yard, where she has on hand a sj 4 assort- ment of the latest styles of WINTER BON- NETS AND CLOAKS, &c., which pag tee? sold at one-half the iat acaas daaer -~y in the stores of city. 13—eolm* ‘SS MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED from New York, another lot of fashion- able MILLINERY, which will be opened on dace tong aren i Pennsylvania, avenue, w) rs. N. B.A pprentices wanted. dec 7— AND WRAPPING PA- peteybens ELLI8’S dec 31 306 Pa. avenue. \JEW YEAR PRESENTS na. avenue, between 9th and 10th ae JOHN F. ELLIS. PECT ee ae AND WARRANTS—THE HIGHEST L rates will be ~~ AWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. jan S—iw "___(Union,Int,@lobe) 1E PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF jensy-Clay. 1 volume, octavo, § pT 1a- tae FRANCK TAYLOR. FFOLIDAY PRESENTS FROM EUROPE H Just received at THE LAKkS, = dec 504 Pa. avenue. ANCY S00) see? FRENCH and German. Just : THE LAKES, dec M—tf 304 Pa avenue MEDICAL CARD. NISLAS BERNISZ, REGS- | Pg ed eens STAD v0 ‘x1, from 10am to3 Doctor Stanislas