Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1856, Page 3

of your travels, did you ever find yourself in the northwest eorner of the large white mar. ble building. corner of E and Seventh streets ? _ © Items”’ was there lately, and took a peep into the dead letter department. Some ven- erable, gray-haired clerks, were hard. at work upon the iast quarter's retarns. One was opening the mail bags and sorting the pack- ages; and others were opening and distrib- uting the letters. They wore long white aprons, and were seated at wide deal tables. issives of all sizes, shi \d characters— with every variety of address, color of ink, and figure of post-mark, were passing through their hands; now it was a dun, now a note, and now a letter with a heavy black seal. it seemed to matter little to the clerks what they were handling. From long habit they open them mechanically, and fling them aside with scarce a glance at their contents. Here comes up, enclosed in an embossed gre a a daintily-mottoed, sweet-scented, nicely- folded epistle, filled from beginning to end with most elegant specimens of crow-quill ——_ You can just catch the ad- ress: ‘* Miss Angelina A-—.’’ Ah! Miss Angelina, what a treasure you missed that time, and what sweatings, and perple: ities it cost the poor devil who penned it! What —— of pens, and crampings of fingers and bilottings of paper! What bit- ings of nails, and rackings of brain, and consultings of ‘‘complete letter writers!” and all for what? For. nz/! for the pleasure of having it inspected by an elderly clerk—a man who “pishes!’? and “pshaws!’’ at it— who holds it contemptuously between his thumb and finger, and thrusting his nail un- der the seal, tears it rudely open—tiat let- ter '—-and having satisfied himself that it con- tains noting va/uadde, tosses it with speed into the same receptacle with foolscap business letters, dirty catalogues, and last year's grocer’s circulars. Strange that a man of (etters should have so little taste! Ah! he means to deserve our better opinion. He is examining a letter with much interest itis a dirty, awkwardly folded affair, and ealed with a villainous red wafer, but it con- tains an enclosure—a little oblong bit of thin whity-brown paper. It bears divers marks, and figures, that are curious, apparently, for the two clerks get their heads together and eye it with great intensity. Itea Le misera- as amiable ble, dirty rag, in itself, but it relations. connections under different aliases, as—‘‘ tin,’’ “‘ pewter,”’ ““ mopusses,”’ “chink,’’ “putty,” “rocks,” &c., are widely known and universally respected. It repre- sents money, and the man handles it tenderly and puts it in a box. Judging from the whimsical medley of ar- . ticles In store at the Department, taken from letters, it would appear that the good people of the United States indulge pretty enlarged ideas as to what constitutes, ‘mailable matter.” Anything under a four-post bedstead, seems to be the understanding. Here were deeds of ) land. sheet-gingerbread, portions of agalvanic battery, daguerreotypes, patterns of cloth. fishing tackle, (portable rods) gloves, silks, Brandreth’s pills, cotton socks, whole tea sets, (aineature ones,) ink powders, Greek Testa- ments, ‘French without a Master,” Shaker garden seeds, Gillot’s pens, specimens of min- erals, locks of hair—red, yellow, brown, and hlack—sheet-music, nail gimblets, ladies find- ings, muslins, linens, and poplins, chemizettes, collarettes, and paragolettes, drugs and medi- cines, pineushions. bead-bags, breast-pins, and purses, drawings in India ink, samples of wool, prayer-books, James’ last novel, “with a here that might have been seen,’’ numbers of pictorial Bibles, “Mysteries of New York,” hight-caps, sewing silk, embroidered slippers etc, etc., etc., indeed an attempt at enumer- ating the articlesis perfectly futile. ‘‘ltems”’ soon got tired of that, and fell to wondering how such crockery could get into Uucle Sam's mails under the head of /etters. Thenew law, requiring the pre-payment of letters, ever, a pretty effective veto upon suc and, unless the law should be repeal present collection of odds and ends is not likely to be increased much, but will be preserved 48 a curious relic of the past LOCAL INTELLIGENCE Dzap Lurrers.—Dearreader, in | the course | nnn SON Tr er UOT EEEEOND Wenner TON Court or Craims.—Yesterday, the ° ment in the case of Thomas H. Baird vs. The United States, in which commutation pay is claimed for Dr. Absalom Baird, who was a commissioned su: m in the revolutionary army, was concluded by Mr. Rockwell; and the case was submitted for the decision of the court. Ths case of John Ericsson vs. The United States was next called up for argument. This ® aclaim for compensation for services ren dered in planning and superintending the con- struction of the machinery of the United States steamer Princeton, and is founded on the ren- dering of the services at the instance and re- uest of Robert F. Stockton, the mt of the Caited States, and the understanding and im- plied contract that the United States should pay for the same what they might be found reasonably worth. The amount claimed is stated to be £15 080, with interest on the same from the 13th of March, 1844. The argument in favor of the claimant was opened by John 0. Sargent, Esq., who concluded his remarks; when the court adjourned. . _—s Wasaixetox Paiaarmonic Socrery.—The regular weekly rehearsals of this Sosiety, which had been suspended during the session of the Musical Convention, have now been re- sumed. At their meeting last evening, we learn that the following resolutions were uni- mously adopted : Resolved, That the thanks of the Washing- ton Philharmonic Society be presented to Pro- fessors A. N Johnsen and E. H Frost, for their valuable instructions and their exertions in advancing the science of music, during the Convention recently held in this city; and, likewise, to Misses Whitehouse and Briggs, for their assistance and co-operation in the same. Resolved, That the thanks of the Society be also tendered to Professor Henry, for the use of the Smithsonian Institute for the said Convention. Resolved, That the above resolutions be ae in the Daily Evening Star and rgan. Sorrems Count.—Yesterday—No. 28 Jeck- er Torre & Co. et. of , claimants, vs John B Montgomery Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Colum- bia. Mr. Justice Daniel delivered the opin- ion of the Court, affirming the decree of the + said Circuit Court in this cause, with costs Nos. 42. and 43. The heirs of Gen. Lafayette, plaintiffs in error, vs. Joseph Kenton et. a/., and the heirs of General Lafayette, plaintiffs in error, ve. Edward C. Carter et. af. The argument of these causes was continued by the Hon. J. P. Benjamin for the defendants in error, and concluded by Hon. Miles Taylor for the plaintiffs in error; and then the Court adjourned. Goop !—We invite the attention of all dri- vers, especially to the coachman of a promi- nent diplomat, to this fact. A recent legal decision bas settled the point, that foot pas- sengers have an equal right of way across from one street to another, with teams of all kinds; and that a teametor or a driver of a carriage of any kind is liable for damages if be runs upon a foot passer while crossing. Goop News ror att wao Live sy Eating. The price of provisions is coming down a peg allover the country. The Cincinnatians are rejoicing over the fact that pork has declined from $7 perewt, to $5.15, and that flour is plenty at $7 per barrel. In Boston, pork is selling, also, at seven cents. In New York flour is selling at $3.25 At Alexandria, Va., at $5.50; pork at $7 25a$7 50. MiMemeens or Coxcress are getting pretty hard up in consequence of the failure of the House to organize. Half laughingly and half in earnest some of them are asking our mer- chants if they “ will ruse until a Speaker is elected?” And half laughingly aud half in earnest, the merchants are replying that they think it “ rather risky."’ Parpon.—Anthony Lacasey was pardoned yesterday from the penitentiary, by the Pre- sident, through the instrumentality «f his sunt. Laeasey hed been in nearly three years. His time would have been out to-mor- . row, and the pardon is procured that he may not forfeit bis civil rights, which would be the ease had he served out his full time. I OO eee Tar FaayKur -—There was a large gathering of ‘* fsir women and brave men’’ last evening, at Carusi’s saloon, where the well known Franklin Company gave its an- nual ball. That, and other companies of our active Fire De: it were well ited, their uniforms enlivening the gay scene. To ak individually of the fair ladies who min- gled in the mazes of the dance, would oceu more space than we have at our disposal— indeed, we were so captivated wy the bright —— of an expressive pair of dark eyes, at we forgot our earthly mission of report- ing, and imagined that we were in those an- tc realms of which this fair creature was human representative. During the even- ing the dance was interrupted, and an inter- esting scene cecurred. Miss E. Townley, advancing toward the president of the com; ', presented a beau- tiful wreath, saying: ‘‘Sir, in the name of the ladies present, I ask your acceptance of this wreath, emblematic of all that is beaati- futand innocent in nature. I do not claim too much for our sex, nor risk being thought an advocate of Bloomerism or an asserter of Women’s Rights in their extreme acceptation, when I venture the opinion that flowers are placed here by the Creator to remind us and you that, like them, we think ourselves wor- thy to share in your pleasures and amuse- ments, and, when necessity calls for it, in your toils and dangers. To you we shall look for protection, should a ruthless invader ever dare to place his foot upon our soil, as well as when the midnight incendiary shall drive us from our dwellings You have given the name of Franklin to your association, to remind us that, like him who took the first step in re- ducing the lightning to obedience, and mak- ing that element (which had before his day been known in the storm only as an instru- ment of terror and destruction) subservient to the uses of man, you will keep that other ele- ment, so dangerous when it gets beyond con- trol, to its accustomed uses of ministering to rene or and gratification of the human family.” When the applause with which this pleasing address was received had subsided, the Pres- ident of the Company, R. E. Doyle, Esq., made the following eloquent reply: ‘‘ Ladies of the Second Ward: In accepting this beautiful wreath, permit me briefly, on behalf of the Fravklin Fire Company, to present our grate- ful thanks, not only for the wreath, but for tho flattering compliments of your address. Ican only say that we shall do our best to deserve your compliments; and whilst we shall never forget your kindness tous, now and heretofore, we pledge ourselves, one and all, to be always ready to do, not only our duty as firemen, but as defenders and devotees to the fairsex. In conclusion, I most earnestly hope that your ar through life may be strewn with beauti- ul dowers.’ The whole entertainment was a scene of festive enjoyment, triumphantly refuting the assertions, often so wrongly made, that fire- men cannot meet without differing. The smiles of the fair ones present could but have rewarded the “‘Franklins’’ for their past la- bors, and incite them to renewed exertions when the pealing toscin shall again call them to eombat the fire king. A Sreaker at Last!—Yes. the mirth-pro- yokiog Minstrels secured one last night at the Varieties, where their humor kept a crowded audience in a continuous roar of laughter. The inimitable delineation of the puritanical Hutchinson “ Band of Brothers’’ is imperially superb, and the ‘“‘double banked’’ violin player is capital. Those who wish to hear good music, and ‘take of a feast of merri- ment, will go without delay and hear the Christys. Jupician Dixxer.—The President of the United States gave a dinner party yesterday to the Justices of the Supreme Court; the Judges of the Court of Claims and its Solici- tor; Attorney General Cushing ; District At- torney Key, and District Ma with the ladies of their respective famil: The venerable Chief Justice was alone ab- sent, his health not being such as to enable him to be present. Tue Teeatre, we learn, will not be again opened until Wednesday next. The manager has not been able to engage Mr. Forrest at the present time, but expects that the great tragedian will perform here in March, Mean- while several ‘‘stars’’ will glisten on the boards of the National, of whose appearance our readers will be duly informed. Fair.—The ladies attached to the Ryland Chapel Methodist Church (Island) intend hold- ing a Fair in the basement of the church for its benefit. It will commence on Tuesday, the 22d instant, and there will be a display of use- ful as well as ornamental goods offered. Gone, Goinc, Gone !—ovr Steieninc.— The warm sun of to-day is making sad havoc with the snow, and sleigh runners are alread beginning to touch bottom. Another suc sunny day and wheels will come again to their legitimate supremacy. In For It !—Some of our Washington b’hoys went down the river skating on Wedsseisy, and when opposite Alexandria, one of them ‘‘drapped in’’ but was rescued with no other damage than a particularly cold bath. Criminat Court.—The jury on the Edwards case seem inclined to make an even week of it. They have now been out since Monday Nothing was doing in court to-day. The cir- euit court was engaged in chancery business. We near that the Rev. Dr. Dogget, who has taken charge of the Southern Methodist Church in this city, will still continue his edi- torial supervision of the Quarterly Review. Carysty’s Minstrexs, who are performing at Iron Hall so successfully, will open at Me- tropolitan Hall, Richmond, on Monday night next. Taz Recertion at the White House, this evening, will doubtless be a brilliant affair. All strangers should attend. Gzorcetows Tax Parens will do well to read, and then to heed, a notice in another column. Pit ‘* Bear Woman’’ hoz gone to Alexan- ‘1a. Warcu Retcrxs.—Last night there were a few lodgers at the guard house, but no other cases. The cold snap has had the good effect of limiting rowdyism considerably. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Ggoreerown, Jan. 18, 1856 While the extreme cold weather which has been upon us for some two weeks or more, has laid quite an embargo upon all kinds of busi- ness, except that of our wood and coal mer- chants, and been quite oppressive upon the r, it has not been without its good results. he crop of ice has been amply sufficient to enable our ice merchants, one and all, to lay up a full enpey, equal in quality to the best Boston article." In the procurement of it em- ployment has been given to a large number of industrious men, who would otherwise have been idle, and every thing in the shape of a cart that could be had has been steadily en- gaged hauling it to the various places of de- posit. The symptoms of the declining health of apr old and tuch-respected townsman, Major William Jewell, has continued to grow more alarming. During the last week or so he has been confined to his room, and wholly unable to attend to any kind of business For many years the major bas been the very efficient as- sistant clerk, assessor, and tax collector of our corporation : and previous to his election to those responsible posts, he was fre juently called upon to serve in our City Councils. At the annual meeting of the Vigilant Fire Company, held on the inst., the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing rear: C. H. malian percent: George Gold- ng, vice ident; Wm. Knowles, secretary; WH. Edes, or G —— chief engineer; H. Hutchins, captain engine di- vision; James Krouse, captain of suction di- vision cee Seer ee ve divi- sion; Wm. G. Tanner, keeper ol The Exhibition of the Methodist Protestant Sabbath school, yesterday evening, was truly an entertaining little affair. The pupils, male and female, acquitted themselves throughout the various exercises to the per- fect delight of the large auditory. Col. T. Payne was, also, present with his eget and came near causing some cracked sides by the ance of the Old School Master. The whole was under the direction of T. A. New- SALE AND RENT. AUCTION SALES. men, Esq r pperiassve PROPERTY FOR 8ALE.—1I Flour and grain markets—Flour is held at will now sell at pornty. situated on the $8.25a$8.50, with a limited demand. Wheat— | Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two 4 4 les abo; of oa” pucsraSl. 85; red $1.700$1.T5; corn 700 | cagttvirwn, Chass teams eee 75e. Pork continues to arrive in wagons, and is quoted at $7.50 from wagons, and $8 from stores. Spectator. contains 635 acres, and is handsomely im- | proved by a two-story*brick house, 324 40, with a wing 2 > 31, and all out houses. Ri eee eres ee Taos. B Mag SHALL, At Mrs. Spalding’s, corner 9th and F sts. jan 17—-tf F°% SALE—THE GOOD WILL AND FIX- | —_— 7 Balm of thousand Flowers, discevered by Dr. Fowrime, of Paris, for beautifying the complexion, curing diseases of the skin, for shaving, cleansing the teeth, removing pimples, tan, and freckle, and many medical pur- . Price 60 cents per bottle. For sale at SHILLING IN'S Bookeelling and Stationery Establishment, Buildivg, corner 43 street and Penna. avenue. Fey oa ures of the Railroad Hotel, situated on Penn. | —o, between pe and Soe anes to ! " Ambret: .—Amongs' t at- | now doinga ness. he owner wishes tractive and ride d = of gerd sae ie pod to retire from ‘iness Is the reason of selling. rere cmiataon hy BAU “4 For further information enquire on the prem- ct ineons ropes carat oa ta | ME jan—ue | ises. For Regt GEORGETOWN, A TWO- story brick house, with extensive back build- partment ings, and fine a its for servants. Gas pipes Fibiic men of the Nation. A visit to Wi URST’S GAL- | throughout the house, a pump of water in the tepid Mo, 434 Fonnsylvania avenue, is well worth tne yg” | yard, a large garden, and enclosed lot on each side ofthe house Also, for hire by the month or year a first rate dining room servant, sober, honest and active, and accustomed to drive a one horse car- riage Enquire at this office, or on Gay street, 104 Georgetown. jan 16—diwéeotf OR SALE—W@OODLAND, WOOD, WA- GON, HORSES, &c. A tract of land, containing 1¥1 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, a part cleared, a fine soll, Se for a market len, the rest well w 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 German Bitters, prepared sold by Dr. J at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in their well-de- served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de- Tangement of the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved & blessing to the afflicted, who show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials, This medicine haa established for itself a name that competitors, however wily their Schemes, or seductive their promises, cannot reach. gained the public confidence by the immense benefits that have been derived from it, and will ever maintain tts posi- tion, See advertisement. dec 133m il” Neah Walker & Ce., Marble Hall Clothing Emporiam, Browns’ Hotel Buildi respectfully susounte teat teclt display of FALL and WINTER. CLO- =a dwelling, acorn house, and a stable for THING is now ready for im n, comprising an assort ~ mg, ? tof COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOCTS, | SIX horses. VESTS. and PANEALOONS: of the newest and richest de A first rate Wagon and Gear, four 1; fine signs in material, trimming and workmanship. To gentle | Wagon Horses, accustomed to hauling wood, and men who study excellence with economy in fashionable ar- | one young saddle horse. opportunity is now offered for selecting from one of the stocks of Goods in this city, at very nov 3—tr reduced prices. {7 A good article will always triumph over any pretended Imitation. It has been said that every city ts 4 paradise of hnmbugs; but let a really meritorions artic's, capable of doing all that is promised for Hand sggeill stand the test of any opposition dependent upon inflated’ no-, toriety ; and Hostetter’s famed STOMACH BITTERS bear evidence of this, for it has been taken hold of by the people and tried, and not fond wanting in curing any case of Dys- Pepsia, tn any form. When these facta are known, why shonid It not be appreciated, and used by everybody. For sale by Draggists and Dealers generally. JAMES N. OAL- 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, an horses and wagon will be offered at public sale at the Auction Rooms of A. Green, on that day, at 12 o’clock. jan 11-dt2ist eel a 5 A EE correla ;URNISHED RO OMS.—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 parlor con- LAN, Agent in Washington. jané-tr | tains gas. Enquire at this office. i[7~ Letter from Hon. John Minor Botts, | _jen 5—tf °Ffenars. Wat Hnxas & Ci Gentiemen: Considerations | JNO LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh | streets, near Island Hall. Aiso, Rooms on 4 street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for }) ‘ing 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 JRUENISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MRS. 6. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or ny The rent will be moderate No. 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf of dinty to the afflicted alone prompt me to send yon this vol- ntary testimonial to the great value of CARTERS SPANISH MIXTURE, for that almost locurable disease, Scrofula. Withont being disposed, or deeming it necessary to go into of the case, can say that the astonishing re- been produced by that medicine, on ber of my own family and under my own observati superintendence, after the skill of the hest physicians had been exhausted, and all the usual remedies had failed, fully jnatify me tn recommending its use to all who may be suffer- rom that dreadful malady. T do not mean to say that it {s adapted to all constituitons, or that ft will afford the eame relief in all cases; for, of course, T can know nothing about that—bat from what I have seen of the effects, 1 would not hesitate to use it in any case of Scrofula, with persons for whom I felt an interest, or and entleman. a. avenue, over whom I could exercise inflnence or control. jan t—im Respectfully yours, JNO. M. i SSE = menaced _— 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, seed north from the Capitol, only a few minutes wal to the city limits. coe person desirons of secur- ing a pleasant and hi cf residence in the coun- try, and near the city, will please call on the sub- scriber M. EMMERT, Mount Pleasant, near Glenwood Cemetery. mas is over agony. ¥ are now suffering pain in the limbs, or abont the shoniders or side, from an trregalar ac- tion ef the liver, cansed by bad nsage daring the excitement hoarse. Nothing Wk ‘HS ELECTRIC of convivi ,"" from the Professor's only office, ‘eet, Philadelphia, between Chesnut and Walt: ‘stor in attendance. Coverdale, Esq., of Beverly, N. J., who was so ‘ed by the disastrous collision of the steamer Mc- Donal. was completely restored by De Grath’ lerfnl dec 12—e0st¥awtf Electric Of. He says, “tell the world; so says Rachel, and ois more. 39South Eighth, close by Onem, ‘only {OR RENT—A LARGE, AND ONE of the jec 31—tf . most commodious, houses in the city of | Washington, with three-story back buildings, with good dining, bath and sfore rooms ; also, a fine kitchen, with range; a laundry, with a range “MASLRIED, — On the 17th instant, by the Rev. Andrew G. Ca- rothers, Mr| SAMUEL VT. CROWN to Miss | ef wash tubs, with hot and cold water pipes at- MARY ELIZABETH HUTCHINS, all of this | tached toeach Also, hot and cold water Inevery city. * chamber, gas throughout the house, with all ne- cessary fixtures provided. Any one wishing to see the house can apply next door, No. 247 Twenty- second street, between F and G. Also, a comfortable, large and convenient house situated on the comer of 22d and G streets, which will be rented for a moderate rent. Al-o, a handsome, convenient and newly-im proved house in @ street, second house above 2ist street All the above housesare heated by hot air fur- nares. For all of which information can be had at the above mentioned place. Jan Ll—eott* VOR 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—eotf DIED, On the 16th Inst, SUSANNAH ADELAIDE, ae 1 year, daughter of George and Mary E. bs z WANTS. ANTED—A WOMAN TO DO THE housework of a smai! family. Colored one preferred. Apply at No. 403 Thirteenth st. jan 18—2t Se SITUATION WANTHD—BY A RESPECT- 2 able Woman, as Cook, Washer and Irorer, or to do general housework Address “Hy”? at this office jan 18—1t* ‘ANTED—A BOY TO LEARN SHOE- making. A German preferred. Appiy to OR RENT—AT NO. 335 SOUTH B ST, JOSEPH ANKER, 12th street, between fi and abont two squares from the Capitol, a Fur- New York avenue. jan i8—it* ee slorand rb furnished chambers. —_—_______ ec 3 'Thast ATARIMENTS WANTED —TWO COM- fortable chambers and a parlor are wanted in the vicinity of Willards’ Hotel. Address imme diately ““N,”’ at this office, stating precise loca- tion jan 16—3t Wrtee* FEW YOUNG DRY Cows. Enquire of LEONARD STORM, Esq., Clerk of Centre Market jan 15—4t DUCATIONAL.—BOARD WANTED.—A — qualified to teach the English, La- tin, French and Spanish Languages, and all the higher branches of Mathematics—baving some unoceupied time—wishes to obtain beard in some Private family, where his services in instructing a limited numbers of pupils would be received as anequivalent therefor. Undoubted testimonials and references given Address ‘Editor’? box 513 Post Office. jan 15 GENTLEMAN, AGED 25, OF ACTIVE disposition, some business talents and expe- rience, with cash capital of $12,000 would invest a portion of the same in a partnership business, affording active employment. and remunerative profit. Address ‘‘C 5'’ at this office. i—2w* NTED—BY A GENTLEMAN RESID- ing on the Heights of Georgetown, D. C., a woman to keep house and do plain sewing. Ad- dress ‘‘Mac,’’ at this office, or at No. 15 Eighth w UNNYSIDE FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRI- ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va.,1 mile from the Lo Bridge, or 2} miles from Centre Market, wit easy access by Washington and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place The farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the balance well laid off in arable fields and meadows. Also, about 800 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations. The wy eteenstear consist of a good Dwelling House of 8 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 Liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf ‘OR RENT—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, desirably situated, in the First Ward, and in the neighborhood of the Circle. ‘The house is new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, which Is entirely new and of modern manufacture, is also for rent. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply at 51 Pa avenue, corner of 22d street. dec 28—1m* street, Georgetown jan 4— TO LOAN —Apply to T. JEF-| WURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A 00 4 3 ling house, eligibly situated, near- $5, gia suite. ee Bit ly pone tis hi ft Hail, ak pandaonsly. fur- teenth street, over (hubb Bro ’s bank. jan 12—«f AN TED— WANTED—WANTED—TO : find persons |» want of the following ar- ticles : French or German ! .ooking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Co! . Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- ginia avenue and [1th street, Island. For terms Oll Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. apply Hebe R. ASHBY , at Perry & Brothers. All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disoatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regllt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. 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 8—tf UILDING LOTS.—F OR SALE, a variety of low price building Lots located on the Island and other parts of the ci'y, on terms accommodat- ing to purchasers. EnguireatJ.E KENDALL, office between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. avenue, 3d story front room, over R. Morrow’s OARDING —ONE LARGE ROOM AND several suitable for single ns can be ob- ik D. MYERLE, tained my aay spplication with or without board ee = at No. 468 Tenth street, between Dand E. Also, as usual, table boarders, on the most reasonable terms. 16—5t* OARD,&c.—MRS. BATES,ON THE 8. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is frag ara en ag Senger pe with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with thelr patronage. ap6—tr OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with boa:d. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parlor and two Bed Chambers on one floor. App, to No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- tween 14th and streets. nov 20-tf 78 FOR SALE—TWO OR FAREE There le agi bor hi jon ® plytoJ. H. DRURY. ‘yi NEW JEWELRY STORE. ANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, on _ Louisiana avenue, opposite Centre Mar- ket, ‘ees store formerly occupied by Mr. Willian,) to which the attention of citizens is called. He keeps on hand BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, WATCHES, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS, —? general assortment of JEWELRY. HE "ORTH AMERICAN REVIEW— Published anes, on the first days of Jan- uary, April, July, and October, in numbers of nearly three ely pages each, at Five Dollars a year. ‘ Conten's of No. CLXX, for Jainary, 1856. Article I. Life, Services, ‘and Works of Henry By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers stock OF A HAT AND CaP STORE at Auction —On MONDAY morning, January ist, at 10 o'clock, we will sell atthe store Ne 448 Pennsylvania avenue, the remaining stoch « Hats, Caps, &c , viz : Gentlemen’s Silk Hats Fur, Wool and Feit Hats, variety Gentlemens’, Youths’ and Children Caps Gentlemen's plush and fancy Caps her with a large variety of Fancy Goods, vs Sn an Matt Re oh, en the steno ie Se Node roved. PrAlso, two large size modern style Show Win- dows and Door, which have been in use but a very short time. Terms: All sums of and under $20 cash ; over that amount a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO., jan 18—a Auctioneers. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. iTOCK UF GROCERIES AND PROVI8- iows at Auction.—I will sell, on THURS- DAY, the 24th instant, at 10 0° a.m., at No. 499 Ninth street, next door to the House Furnish- ing Store of Donn& Bro., a good assortment of Groceries and Provisions. as— Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Bpices, ‘Starch Serban “ Dried Fruit Onions, Beans, Dr! ru And other things that are usually kept in Retail Grocery Stores not nec 0 mention. Terms at sale a GREEN, Auct. jaa 18—FWTh 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 23d Fons, 1855, andrecorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J. A. 8. No. 91, folio 311, &c , J shall offer for sale one 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, between 12th and 13th streets west. ‘Terms of sale: One-third cash ; the balance in six and pa months, to be secured as may be juired by the trustee: ie A JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES ©. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. dec 6—law2m By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE'S SALE sia pote roams Estate.—By virtue of a trust subscriber, Gated 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, at4 o'clock, on the premises, the whole of square No. 471, fronting on south K and L, and 6th and 7th streets west. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, y and 18 months, with interest, secured by adeed trust on the sere pa weyancing at cos! rehaser. ah HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. Immediately after the abeve. on the prem- ses, we sball sell, by virtue of a deod 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 purchasers shall fall to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days there- fer, the Trustees reserve the right to resell, at the risk and expense of said defaulting purchaser. J N T. FENWICK Trustee RICHARD WALLACH . . C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer. j[f"The above sale is postpened until WEDNESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at 3) "clock, on the premises. Cage z JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 19—2aw&ds Auctioneer. The above Sale is further Postpened ant W EDNESDAY AFTERNOON, January 23d, same hour and place - jan 10—2aw&ds J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioncer. URSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligibly situated Real Estate.— By vir- tue 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 8th day of September, 1955, and duly recorded, the subscriber, at the request of the treasurer the Franklin Building Association, will sell at public sale on THURSDAY, the 24th day of Jan- uary, 1856, at 4o’clock p.m.,on the premises, nite Laat ne: 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 runn! thence due west lel to the south bou' line 100 feet to the rear line of sald lot; thence due east 100 feet to the front line; thence south with sald front line 15 feet to the — of begin- ning, with the buildings and a ee which consist of a three-story brick dwelling The above property is cligibly situated on 7th street west, between G and H streets north, and rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favorable opportunity for investment. e 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 x 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. HAS S WALLACH, JNO. C. ©. HAMILTON, Trustees. JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec U—Jtawkds Auctioneer. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Reperted for the Evening Star by the Agent of the Associated Press. The America at Boston Bosrox, January 18 —The America arrived at her wharf at 10 o'clock this morning. Her mails will be dispatched south this afternoon by the land route Marine Disaster. Savannan, Jan. 17.—The barque Charles William, from Boston, arrived here to-day. She reports having fallen in with the British barque Thomas Ritchie, from New York for Dodrecht (?) completely disabled in a gale on the 5th. The Charles William took off the captain and crew (who abandoned their ves. sel) and brought them into port Arrival of the Cahawba. New Yorx, Jan. 18.—The Cahawba, from New Orleans via Havana, arrived here this morning, with dates of the 13th from the lat- ter port. The Spanish steamer Mexico sailed from Havana for Vera Cruz on the 13th, and it was reported that one of Santa Anna’s agents went in her to observe the political state of affairs in Mexico. Advices from that country, by the British steamer Clyde, woar a gloomy aspect. Freights at Havana were dull. Baltimore Markets. Baxtimore, Jan. 18.—Flour is firmer, but prices are unchanged; Howard etreet and Uhio $8; City Mills is held at the same rate. Wheat is unc 4 to prime reds $1 83a$1.86, good to prime whites nom y $1.85a$1.95. Corn is unchanged ; yellow 76a 78c., white nominally 732760. Provisions are dull. Mess pork is firmer at $16.50a$17. Bacon is irregular; *.oulders 5: aSic., sides 9ia9%c. Lard unchanged. New York Markets New Yors, Jan. 18.—Flour has adranced; sales of 7,000 bbis.; straight State $8.06; good Ohio $8.62; Southern $8.75. Wheat is firmer; southern red $1.96 Corn is firmer; sales of 12,000 bushels at 93c. for Western mixed Pork has advanced; sales of 250 bbls mess $17 124 per bbl. Beef is quiet; sales of 200 bbis. Chicago repacked $14.75. Lard is firm Whisky is firm. Stock Markets. New York, Jan. 17.—Stocks are higher; Cumberland Coal Company 23; [Illinois Cen- tral shares 06: Michigan Southern 88; New York Central 94; Pennsylvania Coal Com- pany 100; Reading Railroad 874; Missouri 6’s, 843; Sterling exchange is dull at 8a8} pre mium. TO THE LADIES. R.R.L. HARPER, 3 BROOMFIELD street, Boston, has just received a choice as- sortment of those rich and elegant STRAW EMBROIDERED BALL DRESSES, of the latest Parisian style, which were so uni- versally admired at Newport last season. As he was not then able to supply the demand, be takes this opportunity to inform the ladies that he is just opening a fresh su: some of which are white and very appropriate costumes Also, Head Dresses, ly, a Capatees, Col 5 Urs, » Col- lars, Mantles, &c , all ‘of which’ are in embrol- dered straw on black or white lace; and a variety of Wreaths of Straw Flowers, Feather Flowers, ac, the United ned & N.B. This is the only house in States where these goods can be obtai: - Boston, Jan. 5, 1856 . _janS—3awiw 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 Shawis, and will sell them cheap for cashat LANE’S Gents Furaithing Store, 224 Pe. avenue. jan 9- ‘MY MAKY ANN. E HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THIS cel- ebrated and favorite of Mrs. Williams, coe emcee os —— engrav- ing of the ithoress . ice 25 cents “ om JOHN F. ELLIS. 306 Pa. avenue, near Tenth street. jan 4—tf S. P. HOOVER, fron Hall Boot, Shee and Trunk Establich- ment, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, Gossimer and Sandals. Also, Buckskih lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, all of which —— low ——— All in want please exam! our selves. 8S P. HOOVER, CHRISTMAS 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-tight, for sending them to their distant friends in the cou! try. He also keeps constantly on hand a fine sup- pie of PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS Picese callon R. SCH WARZE, corner of Lith and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after prying one of my American Ramapo Razors. Others have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double Carbonized Sieg ace are no fears shed using one of these Razors. anes @. FRANCIS. dee 31 490 Seventh st. BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING. E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive assortment of first quality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at unusually low prices. OVE) OATS 4! . Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS W bite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making our stock me — and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. gtd BWALL STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, jan i2 next to Iron Hi OPERA GLASSES.—TH iE LARGEST AS- tment in the city, for sale re. on oy JOHN F. ELLIS, jan7 306 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. LEGANT NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS Titiny be found at T GALLIGAN & COS. dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En- lish Plated Ware, Tollet Articles, &c., &c’, 370 Penn. avenue, under Browns’ hotel. dec 29 M. A. TYSON & SISTERS IRENCH AND ENGISH FEMALE SEMI- NARY, for day pupils, on F street. between 12th and 13th streets For terms, &c., circulars may be had at the princl; Bookstores, and at the Institution. dec 22—1m ———ae WO SUPERB PIANOS RECEIVED T this week, which, in rap roped yd 1 ly, makes our stock the in Re city.” Give = a call if you wish a good and cheap Instrument. | iy F. ELLIS, = ———_____— Wheaton bi ME ONLY PLACE IN THE CITY TO] « 11. Bartol’s Pictures of Euro) 306 Pa. avenue, between Sth and 10th sts. Ret the new publications, My Mary Ann, Ar- << JIL. Statistics of Insanity in Massachusetts .....) le Schottisch, Crazy Maiden Schottisch, and} « IV. Sydney Smith 158 MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED Phe Watchmanis at ELLIS'S « “v! The Romish Hierarchy ee hen Vork, another lot of fashion- Music Store, 06 between 9th and 10th sts. | << yt. History of the Jacobin Club Se ee een efll be opened SY jan“ “© VII. Varon’s Memoirs on Saturday, at her rooms, 304 Pennsylvania. ™ GHALTER aE Peer — avenue, up stair. im ran W'SHES TO INFORM THE LADIES OF | «1X: German Emigration to America 'N. B_—Apprentices wanted. i 6 << ppeiaceannp he “ XT. Critical Notices. es om OPERA GLASSES. MMeNoe ‘The North American Review has now attained HINSON & MUNRO HAVE OPEN- to give instruction on the Piano to a few pupils at | ys 170ch number, having been published without Hea Cane assortment of OPERA GLASSES, the! ‘The best references can be given. intermission for more t forty years. Itis which they can sell atextremely low prices. T. ‘Terms moderate. Communications left at Mrs. | the oldest American Periodical devoted to general have constantly on hand a large and well Mrs — 's Fancy Store, 298 Pa. rears ot literature and science, and its reputation pt of FANCY GOODS, TOILET ARTI- patie sense senil sieadlly mana ee sing journal, of the United {avtodttmation at thelr Fenoy'aeees Noraet Bone ju 5 at he - we ae siaice within heey. FRANCK a Peon | syivania enue, between 8 {nth and ‘Tenth sts., No, 32 Panaoyleanin avenue, ited doors west of ge: next to Messrs. Walter Harper&Co’s. jan8 rewns ‘ote. ° CANDIES. ING THE UNPRE- Seneca inden Coben Seven TEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONK | N‘ceaentsd’ groct rest ot our store during last associated Hamilton G. Fant in thelr co-part- | JUST Prepac! celebrated STEAM CANDY, | week we have a few more Fancy Goode, nership will continue the Banking and oeetan ef Bi Plums, Vanilla Cream, and Work Boxes, Books, Card Cases, | ‘iness, in all its branches, under the name and | cons! Foe ~ ee which we are to run off at our wy WEEN, RITTENSOUSE & CO, eer ee low rates. lela ae EN Wasuinoton, D. C. Janunry 1, 1856, 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and I sts. “ane No. 306 Pa. avenue, nest jan 2-1 ‘ novat HATS:—_HATS: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, other - lonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full Iron Hall, bet. 9th and 10th sis., Pa. av. and complete assortment at jan 10— LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent's Furn. Store, 421 Pa. avenue. deo 3—tf = LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE Caspar, by the author of “Wide, Wide World.”” The Mysterious Story Book, or the “Good Step Mother Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redcliffe , and Adventures of Gilbert Go- eter Parley Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo ahead, by Mimic Life, by watt Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the —e by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the ip Hunters. Ten Years the Mail Bags Grey, a Kiet of life in @ series of six iden sift Sgrares, the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen. Blank Books and Stationery of every desorip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 4} dec 31—tf ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED. ROF. SILVESTER INVITES THE LA- P 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 in your life for in them is the foundation of trath, and the omnipotance of a God, to execute, is will to man, and all things. Neither can you had or take from whatsoever the tentlty Terms 50 cents, _ ene eee: <= cents. cular Hensel gee . Apply at No. 137 B st., i ite Smithso Ce ———————————— DESIRABLE GOODS FOR THE SEASON. UST RECEIVED DIRECT FROM MAN-~ J land— Bed Quilts, all in cle, in white, blue, and pink. For comfort ond durability this surpass any other kind in use. Toilet Covers the erm? trimmed above, Siar pockages heavy Gark-celeved Coun- ter at tow pce, very warm and comforta- for 5 MT Seles superior ribend-bound Scotch Blankets Also, a fine lot of quilted Comforts for beds, all made of madder- prints, and warren’ not to fade. usual. ‘Also lot of jor Floor and Table O1l- one Seal ETT, DODSON & 00. jan 7—eo2tw *S POCKET REVOLVERS.— Speen eos and effective Also, Allen's and Coit’s Revolvers mae da SH . dec S1— » 4 490 Seventh st AY BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH Express Rost sin personally om the menefece} rersin gentlemen’s patterns Tone hee prance earn