Evening Star Newspaper, January 25, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. ~ LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Pror. Cuace’s Lecrurs.—Prof. George J. Chace, of Brown University, lectured at the Smithsonian Institution on Wednesday night, on ‘‘ Chemistry as applied to the Arts."’ The lecturer commenced by alluding to his unac- customed position before an unaccustomed audience, having left the retirement of a Pro- fessor’s recitation room and the quiet duties of a Professor's chair, in a distant college, to lecture on a subject generally unpoptlar. “Teome not,” he continued, ‘‘to present you the flowers of literature or the thrilling feminiseences of history. Nor do I intend to speak of the —— of mind. My theme is matter—lower, indeed, in the seale of con- sideration than mind, but nece: to its de- velopement and application. What is matter? This is a question easier asked than answered. We see matter, feel it, taste it, tread upon it; but are not able to give ita definition. Phil- osopbers have thought that it was resolvable into infinitely small atoms, too minute to be seen by the naked bb or even the-most pow- erful microscope. hether this be so cannot be determi by our imperfect senses, but there are many arguments which sustain the hypothesis. It is supposed that each of the malcules or atoms are surrounded by an in- tensely refined atmosphc re of caloric. Pour principal forces pervade matter The first of these is Gravity, by which every par- ticle of matter tends toward the centre of the earth. This is the source of stability. The second force is Cohesion, by which Mae omy? cles of any body are held together. is is the source of solidity. Without cohesion even fluids could not exist. Were it to cease, solids would be changed into an impalpable powder and fluids would expand into gases. The third force is Repulsion, often called Calorific Repulsion. because caloric or heat is the reat agent by which it is accomplished y the application of heat the atmosphere of ealoric surrounding each atom of matter is deepened, and they are thrust apart. Re- pulsion is the source of change. ithout it we should have no winds, currents, or rain. The fourth and last force by which matter is moved is Chemical Attractionor affinity. This is exerted at insensible distances, and between particles of unlike bodies. This is the great source of transformation. By it two bodies totally unlike can be combined and form a third substance in every respect differing from the other two. The lecturer then performed a number of experiments, demonstrating the nature and operations of affinity. After which he pro- ceeded to speak of oxygen, which, he declared, existed to a greater extent than any other chemical agent. Forty-five out of every hun- dred parts of the matter composing the entire globe are oxygen. Although soextensive, yet nothing was so difficult to obtain, forits affini- ties for every other element of matter were too powerful to admit of its separation from them. That which he used in his experiments that evening was obtained by —— of heat to the chlorate of potash. It isa great supporter of combustion. Substances which will not burn in the —— will burn brilliantly in oxygen This he illustrated by setting fire to a steel spring, which made a splendid light Many other experiments were performed of an equaily beautiful character, with one of which—the burning of phosphorus in a large glass globo over the speaker Cima 8. form—this very interesting lecture aT Tse SieigHine.— Yesterday afternoon was agrand gala for every one who could obtain a sleigh, und the avenue presented a gay ap- pearance. Among the “turn-outs,”” we no- ticed Kelly Lambert, driving his old “Sap,” and rather beating Mr. Teal, with whom he was racing—W. J. McCullom, John Bohlayer, and Joseph Berrett, had each ‘fast crabs’’— Henry Birch drove a pair that made very near 2 40—and Mr. Nolan, with his pair of blacks, flew along like the wind. The most amusing teams were those driven by our old friend Wil- son, of “Union Hall,”’ whe sported three mules, tandem, with outriders; and of the good-hu- mored Frazier, whose nag burried along with the genuine Scenes, pores leg up and three down. A large sleigh, filled with the “ fair yet frail,’ was the object of considerable at- tention, yet we could but remarks: “Let him who is without sin cast the first srow-ball.’’ While we are enjoying the delights and mer- riment of this Siberian aeverte the inhabit- ants of more northern latitudes have to use wheels. A letter dated at Halifax, Nova Sco- tia, on the 3ist ult , says “ There is nosleighing here yet, and people begin to think there never will be any again. The tandem club, which in years past enli- vened the town and made many a heart gay, with its numorous turns-out and its merry mu- sic of bells and bugles, has already become a thing of tradition; and many a love of a sleigh with the most charming of says: is mould- ing and rotting; many a high-mettled horse is growing stiff in the joints; and many a sweetheart had, leng since, become savage with impatience; because the obdurate snow won't ceme, or won't stay when it does come. Under euch disheartening cireum- stances, amusements have to be sought in doors.”” It is very evident from this that the “ ele- ments” have been dancing ‘‘ perpetual mo- tion,’’ and that old Boreas has stopped at the wrong place P_ 3S. Sinee the above was in type, we learn that the police have thrown a wet blanket over the fast men, who run fast horses, and drove too fast over the Avenue yesterday. Sixteen of them (alas! alas!) have been sum- moned by an inexorable “‘star,’’ and must pay the legal L pred for “‘letting out’ their nags. High dignitaries, city fathers, and jovial good fellows are alike taken, and the merry ring of their sleigh-bells will henceforth chime the “dead march in Saul,’’ instead of the lively gailopade which they rang out yesterday. Instead of “ g'lang' hi ' g’lang,”’ we shall hear ‘‘ whoa, steady my steady'’’ One thing is certain, the Huuse will not be summoned for driving business too fast. Tax Pentrentiary.—According to the re- ort of Mr. Thornley, the efficient warden of the United States Penitentiary in this District, the number of convicts on the 30th September, 1854, was 7¥. Convicts received fur the year ending 30th September, 1855, 22—making a total of 101. Of this number, one died; dis charged by expiration of service, 23; number pardoned, 11; one escaped—in all 36; which left, at the last date referred to, 69. The employment of the convict thus stated Shoemaking, 40; broom-making, 1; barber. 1; cooking, 2; steward, 1; tailoring, 1; labor, 3; women shoebinding and washing, 8; farmed out as laborers, 7 There were from Virginia, 15; Maryiand 13; District of Columbia, 43; Germany, 4 Switserland, |; Prussia, 1, Lreland; 1; illi- nois, 1; South Carolina, 1, England, 1; Cuba, 1, the remainder from twenty different parts of the world ‘The statistics of crime show the following Arson 6, attempt to forge bank notes 1, arson and larceny |, assault and battery 1, do. with intent to kill 6, burglary 3, bigamy 1, forgery 3, false pretences 4, kidnapping 1, larceny 49, murder 1, manslaughter 2, robbing the United States mail 3, mutiny 5, perjury 4, passing counterfeit coin 1, do. do. money 1, rape 1, stolen 3 5 The indebtedness, aboat $10,000, embraced in a previous report as having existed prior to Me T's appointment, has been paid— $7,186 92 by special act of Congress, and the residue from collections of moneys due the institution . Lhe present debt of $1,140 is for the quar- ter ending “th ult. To discharge this there is cath at command $13,812—being ample to support the penitentiary for the residue of the fiseal year ending June 30, 1856. The Lavins are taking great interest in Dr. Lydia Sayer's lecture, to be delivered on Sat- urday evening, and she will have a large au- dience, both of the advocates and of the oppo- nents of her system of dress. ‘Lhe fact that the ladies will be there will attract the gentle- men, who may also have some curiosity be posted up in the hygiene of the toilette The gallant Col Shillington has tickets for sale, and they may also be obtained at the count- ing room of the Star, ang at the door. Taere 15 considerable complaint amongst passengers going South, that the New York agent continue to sell through tickets, not- withstanding steamboat communication upon the Potomac has been almoct entirely gus- pended for some weeks Caanity.—We republish, to-day, the call for a meeting of citizens of the Second Ward, to organize and carry out measures for the relief of the poor. At this meeting pre- ts will probably be made lit arrangemen for a general call upon the citizens of Wash- toe a The name of John Pettibone was by mistake ¥ mded to the call of yesterday, in- atead of ti iam Pettibone : Wasuinaron, Jan. 24, 1856. Mr. Editor: In view of the unusual soverity of the weather, and —— — suffer: amongst the poor, it is ‘ally —— that nerertaes, the citizens of the nd Ward be held on to-morrow (Friday) evening at 7 o'clock, at Harmony Hall. on D street, betweed Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, to take some organized steps to afford relief to the suffering poor of the ward. It is 88 this call will meet with a hearty response from the benevolent citizens of the ward, as a vast amount of suffering may be re- lieved by united action. Very respectfully, SuPREWE a 37. Ed- win C. Little et a/ vs. Levi W. Hallet al. A peal from the circuit court United States for the northern district of New York. Mr. Jus- tice McLean delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said circuit court in this cause, with costs, No. 182. Robert Forsyth, plaintiff in error, vs. William Kellog. In error to the circuit court United States for the northern district of Itlinois. On motion of Mr. Gillet, of coun- sel for the defendant in error, this cause was docketed and dismissed with costs. No. 46. James A. Abbott and xz, plaintiffs in error, vs the Essex Company. 6 argu- ment in this cause was commenced by Mr. Abbott for the plaintiffs in error, and con- tinued by Messrs. Merwin and Loring for the defendants in error. Adjourned. Wx. Parrizons. Jon Sass, a philosophical correspondent of the Boston Herald, furnishes us with the fol- lowing reply, ready made, to the complaint of a‘*Lady Reader.” She regrets to see that we show any favor to Dr. Sayer, and thinks that we should “lash her in every day’s paper.’ Cwi Bono, madame? Thisisa free country, Dr. ges od has aright to wear what she pleases, and we do not flatter ourself that we could ‘‘lash her’’ into an elongation of her skirts, for—as Job Sass says—‘‘ The obstinacy Of woman is so farmly rooted in Her system, it wud bee the hite of a) Tu attempt tu eradikate It. mountains Hav bin moved, i Know, by simple faith,—but here’s a Tarsk, compared with Wich movin mountains Is but boy’s Play.” Rewexeer THE Poor.—Need we remind our readers again, that at the present season, when all out-door work is suspended, and the wea- ther is bitter cold, there must of necessity be much destitution and distress? The question therefore may now be asked, with peculiar force at this time, what are we doing for the deserving poor? We cannot recall a period when there was a greater necessity for prompt measure for the relief of the necessitous, and but little appears to be doing. Let all bear this in mind, and lose no time in giving some- thing—money, food, clothing, no matter what, but give something. Tae Evecant Rooms of our enterprising friend Hilbus, are the resort of musical profes- sionals, amateurs, and musical celebrities, generally, and the denizens of the Star Build- ings are often afforded a gratuitous musical treat, which, from its off-hand style, is often more spirited, and better worth listening to, than the most elaborate concert performance. Of this class is a violin and piano-forte per- formance going on as we write this, an1 which is sustained by Esputa and a musical new- comer amongst us by the name of Withers. Who Wants aSpLennip SLEIGH Por $2 50? A raffle takes place at cight o'clock to-night, at Flint’s Hotel, near the Union Office, of a lendid iron sleigh ; chances only $2 50. The sleigh ean be seen at Burch’s stables on Four- teenth street. Visit ro Wasuineton.—We learn that the members of the Hibernia Engine Target Com- pany, of Philadelphia, design making an ex- eursion to Washington, in the course of a few weeks. it is supposed that about sixty men will come on. Fairy Fevps —Some quarreling occurred yews on Sixth street, Island, near the ish wharf, between the members of two fam- ilies, and four er five of them were bound over to keep the peace. A Fracas occurred yesterday, on the ave- nue, near Sixth street, and two persons, named Thomas Harper and J. S. McKinzey, were ar- rested for resisting officers, and were commit- ted to jail by Capt. Birch Mrs. Orpway was shoeked to hear her hus- band say, that, to avoid the falling snow and icicles from the roofs, he had ‘ hugged”’ the curbstone. She thought that if he were to “hug’’ anything she had a prior claim. Tax Painters of this city have a meeting this evening, at 7 o’clock, at the City Hall, to take into consideration the propriety of having a ball, and to make arrangements fur the same Rev Dr. Doceer, with his family, has ar- rived in this city, and ho will regularly fill the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Eighth street, between H and 1. Tae Criwinar Court has adjourned over until Monday week, February 4th SEVERAL LODGERS were accommodated at the watch-house last night. 107 Te the Ladi FLUID te nm 'y to be the best for the Teeth im use. Relieves Toothache, ar sale vo. by Charles Stott & Co, am Bitters, prepared y Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in their well-de- served celebrity for the core of ali Diseases arising fr Faugeweut of the liver. these Mitters bave, indeed, proved 4 blessing to the affiicted, who show their gratitude by the iovst flattering testimoulale. This med: for ltself « Game that competitors, however wily their echomes, or seductive their promises, cannot reach. It gained the public confidence by the tumense Leuefite that have been derived from it, aud willever matutelu tts poet Nom. See advertivement. dec 12—$mm 17 Noah Walker & Ce., Marble Hall Clothing & fam, Browns’ Hotel Building, respectfully « thetr dn ir WINTER CLO v ready fur 1 COATS, TA ica et for the past fifty years i. Cau an article be produced to equa Oe wine glove takau three times ew ; Will remove all flatalency or , keep you free from costivenese, @ good’ appetite, and impart a healthy yetem. Nv person safferiug frow debility great autitode siete. be a sure cure fi most at- raphic art, Y 4 P tractive and beautiful spectisens of the P' how ow exbibition at WHITEHURST'S GALLE! AMBMOTYPES. They are gaerrootypes. The Gallery coutains quite « la-go collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotypes o the United States Supreme Court sluce 1s60; meubers of the Lutted States courte; President Pierce and Cabinet, an | many other bile men ofthe Nation. A visit to WHITEHI RST'S GAL RY, No. 494 Pounsylvania bie and the thas. Ur The G BONO PUBLICO. a, REDDING'S KUSSIA SALVE It te a Boston remad commended by plyst Burns, Piles, Lotte, x qmmendedt by Spider Stings, o remedy and cure, which can be testified to used It In the city of Boston aud victatty for the last years. [0 wo tustanc ve do au lujury, or fore with a ms. Tt ts made from the purest mater iats, re-tpe brought from Kaasia—of articles growing im that —and the proprictore have mend it to others. tin boxes, stamped on th i 3 dinabled soldier, which picture is also engraved on the wrapper. Price, % Cents a Bor. Sold at all the stores in " count vn Qj- A Crown will not Cure the Headache, nor a golden slipper the gout. It requires power to pi motion. An adequate cause for every resalt. Pain wavs bo cured by Prof. C. Dx GRATH'S “ KLEOTRIO ¢ as thonaands now know, from Boston to Now Orleans, frow the Atlantic to the Mississippt. Ithas reduced (4s peinful swelling iu two hours, and cured Intimate ‘and other complaints, in ene night. Office 39 jphis, | Aek Mrs juan tre. south Sixth street; Silas Frost, B4q., Founder, Bev. euth, Lelow Reco; Ob N. Hutchinson, Twelfth, below Columbia, Philadelphia, aud handreds more. jen u—ir Brenchitis, hs, Hearseness.— nally Monona feof eee are om highly for the alleviation of Bronchial A ffections, Gougns, Hoarseuess, Asthma, Irritatlon f Shem their wegurenr Receen: fypareersr aay by cold or unuseal © organs Or ai Oh a soln. ere AKI ‘will God them an admirable sebetitate te water in soothing the bronchial tubes and a valuablo and efficient remedy. Con- taining no Paws they can be used as freely as requisite. OHN’ l. BROWN & SONS, Boston. Proprietors. ctr bg py ne by ee CALLAN and Me Balti ROGERS; del Pe ‘Nj Cincinnati, F, ECKSTEIN. Fete ee If Balm ef thousand Fiewers, discovered by Dr. Fortis, of Paris, for beautifying the complexion, curing diseases of the skin, for shaving, cheaawing ‘the teeth, removing pimpler, tan, and freckles, and many medical pur- lw Price 60 eonts per bottle. For sale at SHILLING- IN’S Bookeelitng and ery Establishment, Odeon Building, corner 4% street and Penna. aveune. dec 12 i[> Letter from Hon. Jehn Minor Botts, of Virginia, dated Richmond, July 9th, 1868. Messra, Wat. 5. Bens & Co.—Goutiemen: Constderations of duty to the afflicted alone prompt me to send you this vol- tary testimonial to the great value of OARTER’S SPANISH MIXTURE, for that almost incurable disease, Scrofala. Without being disposed, or deeming it necessary to go into the particulars of the case, [ cau say that the astonishing re- sults that have been produced by that medicine, on « mem- ber of my own famil,y and under my own observation and superintendence, after the skill of the best physicians had deen exhausted, and all the usual remedies had Med, fully recommending Its use to ali who may be suffer- t dreadful malady. 1 do not mean to any that tt is to all constitutions, [or that {¢ will afford the same relief to all cases; for, of course, I can know nothing about that—bat from what [ have seen of the effects, I would not hesitate to use Min any case of Scrofula, with persons for whom I felt au interest, or over whow I could exercise influence or control. justify ing from jan 1—Im My yours, JNO. M. BOTTS. IL A geod h over any imitation. It has been said that every city Is « paradise of arti umbugs ; but let really meritorious of doing all that {# prouteed for it, and It will test of any opposition dent apon fufiated no- and Hostetter’s famed STOMACH BITTERS bear of this, for it has been taken hold of by the people ied, and not found wanting in curiug any case of Dy+- pepsia, in any form. When these facta are known, why should tt not be appreciated, and used by everybody. For sale by Draggists aud Dealers generally. JAMES N. CAL~ LAN, Agent in Washington. jan 4—tr WANTS Acc SERVANT GIRL, WHO CAN DO plain sewing a:d@ come well recommended ay ee asituation by applying to WILLIAM T. SMITHSON, next door to the Bank of Wash- ington. jan 25—2t* AN TE D —A GERMAN GIRL, WHO speaks fair =e: desires a place to do the general housework. Also, purchasers for several Brick and Frame Houses are wanted. For particulars callat CHARLES WALTER’S General pee and Intelligence Uffice, 397 D st , between 3d and 4th, opposite City Hall. jan 25—eo6t* ANT i D—TO BORROW FOR THE e of one year, or eighteen months, $700. for when twelve per cent. _ annum will begiv’ en, and security on valuable real estate for three times the amount. Word left with the clerk of the Star oftice jan 25—3t ANTED—A COMPETENT DINING Room Man Servant. Also, a good washer, starcher and ironer, for which the highest oT will be paid. Callat the store of E. HALL, Esq. Louisiana avenue, between 9 and 10 o’clock, on Saturday or Tuesday morning. jan 24—2t* ANT E D—A MIDDLE AGED WHITE Woman wishes a situation as a housekeep- er. Is willing to cook, or as chambermald ina private family. Any one in want of the saine will apply to JOHN SKIRVING, No. 344 D st., between 9th and 10th sts. jan 4—2* AN TED IMMEDIATELY—A WET Nurse; good recommendations required, Apply at 564 New Jersey avenue, Capitol Hill. jan 24—3t* ANTED—BY A SMALL FAMILY RE- siding a short distance in the country, a white Woman to cook, wash and tron, and wil- ine to make herself generally useful. She must understand baking and milking. Best of refer- ences required. Apply at 539 street, between 6th and 7td. jan 23—3t ANTED—A COLORED BOY ABOUT 16 years ofage, to goa short distance in the country. He must understand driving. Any ane having such a boy may hear of a desirable sitva- tion by addressing box 794 Post Office. A slave preferred. jan 3—tt AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and Ironer, in a small family. A slave is preferred. No one need apply without good recommendations. Apply at this office. jan 19— UCATIONAL.—BOARD WANTED —A entieman qualified to teach the English, La- tin, French and Spanish Languages, and all the higher branches of Mathematics—having some unoccupied time—wishes to obtain board in some private family, where his services in instructing a Mmited numbers of pupils would be received as an equivalent therefor. Undoubted testimonials and references given. Address ‘‘Fditor’’ 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 —— of the same in a partnership business, al orgies 9 active employment, and remuneretive profit. dress C5?’ at this office. jan 4-2w* TANTED—LY A GENTLEMAN KESID- ing on the Heights of Georgetown, D. C., woman to keep house and do plain sewing. Ad- dress ‘‘Mac,’’ at this office, or at No. 15 Eighth street, Georgetown jan 4— TO LOAN.—Apply to T. JEF- $5, FERSON SMITH, No 462 Fif- teenth street, over Chubb Bro ’s bank. jan 12—-t¢ AN TED— WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons In want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square OlL Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett ‘Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and = size Looking Glasses, or otber work in the gliding line done io order with dispatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms to sult the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regiit, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER 4 ELEVENTH STREET BETWEEN F and G. One Room with board at $4 per week. ‘Table boarders $3 per week jan 25—eout® OARDING —MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE- ral good Kooms with board, suitable for fam- ilies or single gentlemen, at No 563 Pa avenue, r™ doors from the Capitol. jan 2i—eo* RB JARDING —TWO LARGE ROOMS AND some single ones, can be obtained by early ap- plication, with or without board, at No 473 Sixth street, between D and E. Also, table boarders on the most reasonable terms. jan 23—eo3t* OAK, &¢ —MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and oth street es propntes once commatete: Lentinee a Witn sey ‘with or without board. Kyery effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor ber witht patronage. 6—tt ISS MORELY HAS JUST KECKIVED from New Y ork, another lot of fashion- able MILLINERKY, which will be opened on Saturday, at her rooms, ‘04 Pennsylvania avenue, up stairs. _N. lt) —Apprentices wanted dec 7—tf S. P. HOOVER, Shee and Trunk Establish- ment, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s, SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, Gossimer and Sandals. Also, Buckskin’ lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, all of which 1 will sell low for cash. ‘Au in want please call and examine for selves. 8 P. HOOVE Tron Hall, bet. 9th and 10th sts., Pa. jan 10 ee ate ANN WHITAKER, an indented white oki, ett ay eae terday. All persons are forbid harboring her, Under the penalties of the law. alte H. B. SAWYER, _Jan 17—F ,M,W,&F 57 Penn. avenue. COLUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 13th st. Cue LES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE 1, Poultry, Butter, Lari, t er Game, Frutts and Vegetables in all its sea- fron tall Bo our- sons ©. M_ having had sixteen years experience ina neighboring ty, fiatters himself that he will be able to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate c and fio Personal attention to the wants of his cus- mets to merit a share ofthe public patronage. jan 23—2awlm ce oy es se WHO wish TO Kane Ww . TO KEKP WARM AND tuke care of their health will do well to call at LANES, who has a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muiliers, and — and Shawls, and wilt sell them cheap for eashat ve es Gents Furnishing Store, 2% Pa. avenue. jan 9. pn tei ee tn eel R RENT—A FURNISHED PARLOR and chambers , all on first floor, may be had by gentlemen or a 2 juire at No, venue, between 4% and 6th sts. 19 Missouri ay jan 25— 3% a ez gph ee) erm ses Possensiea a on the first ‘ebrnary. A: at No. e between iathand ith” APPY jan 4—tt” OUSES FOR REN OR SALE.—LOTS A Yard, on corner of Sixth street east G street, fs for rent. Possession on the This house, with the ent one occu, by Mr. Joseph Howard, will a in. Also, for rent, the dwelling now occupied by Thos. 'P. Watson nag No. ste Fee geky between Eighth and Ninth streets west, next door and Navy and south Ist Fel rhe Grocery Store. Possession given on the el s For sale, a number of Building Lots, some pleasantly located in the Northern L.! near the of them I a: 5 , others wih Yard. ‘Terms very liberal. Some Peaatiat Cn goer ee years. JOHN G. ADAMS, comer of Sth and L sts., north. ONE OR TWO GOOD ROOMS, WITH Board, next to Mount Vernon House, can be had by immediate application jan Sell 10 LET—A NEW THREE-STORY BRICK House Also, one to five rooms and A — to the City Hall, furnished or unfur nished. Apply at ‘ONAS P. LEVY’S Wine, Liquor and Grocery Store, 474 Pa. avenue. jan 23~—eo6t N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Lané, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the property formerly oecy by Colon | Cox, (called the Cedars,) posscssing rare advantages as a building site, and market garden. It has a fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on thegreat er part «f it—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. ‘The fact of this property being just outside of the €o;poration limits ren- ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 22—d lings in the First Ward, and opposite the War Department, on 17th street. The finest location for a boarding-house, or private dwellings in the city. Will be rented to a good and punctual ten- anton such terms as cannot failto please. For further particularscallon JOHN ALEXANDER, 240 Pennsylvania avenue. jan 2l—1w (intel) PLEASANT FRONT ROOM FOR RENT at No. 219 Pa. avenue, oppesite Willards’ Hotel jan 19-1w* jb ate PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell m perty, situated on the G vt Ren Roe pel fis de about sighs miles above etown, ining the village o: Tennallytown, where there ioe post oftice. The place contains 6334 acres, and is handsomely im- ved by a two-story brick house, 32 ~ 40, with > 31, and all necessary out houses. City property will be taken as i =f nes THOS. MARSHALL, At Mrs. Spalding’s, corner 9th and F sts jan 17—-tf O LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on 4% street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for lodging or for ottices, with the privilege, if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library Apply at No. 7,43 street, nearthe City Hall. jan 5—tf URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. —MRS8. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or 2 ‘a. avenue, ‘The rent will be moderate No. 276 24 door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf ‘ OR KRENT—A LARGE, AND ONE of the most commodious, houses in the rif 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 wash tubs, with hot and cold water pipes at- tached toeach. Also, hot and cold water inevery chamber, ee en the house, with all ne- cessary fixtures provided. Any one wishing to see the house ean apply next door, No. 247 mty- second street, between F and G. Also, a comfortable, large and convenient house situated on the corner of and G streets, which Will be rented for a moderate rent. Also, a handsome, convenient and newly-im- proved house in G street, second house above 2ist st reet. All the above housesare heated by hot air fur- naces. For all of which information can be had at the m@bove mentioned place. jan 1l—eolm* OR RENT—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, destrably situated, in the First Ward, and in the neighborhood of the Circle. The house is new and *ontains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, which ts entirely new and of modern manufacture, is also fog rent. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply at 51 Pa avenue, corner of 22d street. * dec 26-—1m* E URNISHED HOUSE FOR KENTA large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely fur- uished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- ginla avenue and 11th street, Island. For terms apply to JOHN RK. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. jec 15—tf OR RENT—SEVEBAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf REMOVAL. Tae SUBSCRIBER WOULD MO8T RE- spectfully inform his customersand the. miblic generally, that he has removed bis Btore trom the south to the north side of Pa avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will keepafull and well-selected t of the best and latest stvie of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, pec Gb D @ENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODB. As the excellent business stand will enable him to do a much lar, business, he feels assured that he can furnis! Gentlemen's Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore Having mere for a number of rsin Germany, England and France, be is confident that he can please all those who may favor him withacall. Feeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant ‘Tatlor. NEW JEWELKY STORE. ANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, on areca avenue, opposite Centre Mar- BS ket, (the whee formerly occupied by Mr. Willian,) to which the attention of the citizens is called. He keeps on hand BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, WATCHES, BRACEL RINGS, CHAINS, and a general assortment of JEWELRY. ba, aaa ae a ee I WO SUPERB PIANOS KECEIVED this week, which, in addition to our usual supply, makes our stock the most complete e city. Give us a cali if you wish a good cheap instrument. _” 2 JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, between Sth and 10th sts. dec 28 OGER’S PEN KNIVES, warranted gen- f uine, bought personally from the manufactu rers in Shet#ield ; ladies and gentlemen’s patterns of one to four blades, in buck, ae and pearl handles. _{Jan8) | FRANCK TAYLOR. CHRISTMAS GIFT! OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is weil vege for accommodating the public in FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending them to their distant friends in the coun- try. He also keeps constantly on hand a fine sw plyof PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS Piease eallon KR. SCHWARZE, corner of 11th and FE streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf ARNER’S POCKET REVOLVEBS.— Small, sure, and effective. Also, Allen’s and Coit’s Revolvers and —— barrel Pistols. . FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. la in dee 31— CHEAP EDITION. coat AND FOURTH VOLUME O i of Nap °s History of England, bound in one volume, Also, other editions a8 published. ‘The American Almanac for 1856. Allthe New Books, as issued from the press, reoolved avd for tale ML BALLANTYNE, 9 ere ms g NKW YKAR’S PRESENTS ‘anc’ \s, ne ae ated Ware, Collet Articles ke., Re" Sean. avenue, under Browns’ hotel. 1 muslin. AUCTION SALBS.. By J. ROBINBON, Auctioneer. mi NOTICE ro ALL IT ma " I shall sell next SATURDAY morning, the 26th instant, at 10 o'clock, in front of Centre Mar- One Gold Thimble, 6 silver Teespoete One Gold Pencil, Silver Knife and Fork Seven Gold and Silver Watches ‘To cover advances. cash J. ROBINSON, jan 25—1t Auctioneer. By JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer. Hesssvouw AND KITCHEN FURNI- & re, Chima, Glass and Creckery Ware, t Auction.—On SATURDAY, the 2th instant, I shall sell, in front of my store at 10 o’clock a. m., a large and ‘re Cariages and Soe By one articles A. GREEN, Auct. By B. W. FERGUSON & CO., Aucts. Peansyfraa ing the instant, at 7 o’clock p. m_., the above mentioned Jewelry, to which we pec. invite the attention of our friends and URDAY evenii pod yacmiae This J: - is of thelatest style and exquisitely wrought. ‘We hame in aa Gold and silver and Lepine Watches Fine a hunting and open face Watches Ladies Gents’ fine gold Breastpins Cameo and gold stone-set Earrings Gold neck, vest and fob Chains Gold Lockets aren meng te every ption Also, a large variety of small articles not enu- merated. VINERE & LUTES. B W. FERGUSON & CO, Aucts P. 3.—The above sale will be continued every evening until the whole fs sold. B.W.F. jan By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Sale —On THURSDAY morning, January 31st, at 10 o’clock, at the resi- dence of Thos. P. Watson, Esq., No. 540 L street between Sth and 9th, I shall gell all bis furniture and household Effects, viz : ‘I'wo walnut hair spring-seat Tete-a tete Sofas French plate gilt frame Mantel Mirrors Marble-top Sofa Table, Whatnot Wainut and maple cane seat Chairs and Rockers Mahogany Seeretary and Bookcase, Clock Do Sideboard, Radiator Walnut extension dining Table Excellent three-ply Carpets, Rugs and Oticioth Siiver-plated Castors, — and Forks China and Glassware, ‘Table Cutlery Cottage Bedsteads, Bureaus Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, S| » Comforts Cooking and other Stoves, &c. a inead — the usual assortment of Kitchen juisites. Terms! $20 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. P.8.—The House is for rent. Inquire of J. G. Adams, next door. jan 4—4 J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. XTENSIVK SALE OF PRIME FAMILY Groceries, Wines, Liquers, &c.—The subscriber will sell at public auction, at his store room, corner 7th and E streets, commencing on TUESDAY MORNING, January 29, at10 o’clk, and continue from day to day until the whole is dispossd of, his entire stock of well selected fam- ily Groceries, Wines, Liquors, &c., and a variety of miscellaneous articles, all of which were recently purchased, consisting in part of— Brown, crushed, powdered, clarified and loaf Su- gars Java, Maracaibo, Laguyra and Rio Coffees = Young Hyson, Gunpowder and Green eas Oolong, Chulan, Powshong, Black and other va- rieties of Teas ‘Tobacco of various brands, and Ciyars, good, me- dium and low priced Flour in barrels and » Buckwheat Soaps of various kinds, Starch and Indigo Wax, mould, sperm and adamantine Candles Oils, Pickles, Preserves, Catsup, Sardines, &c. stl, ices, Fish, Cheese, Capers Wines—Champagne, Madeira, pale and brown Sherries, Port, &c. Brandies—London Dock, Old Otard, Hennessey, and others oe Bourbon, Monongahela, Nectar, c, a and Hollow Ware, Store Fixtures, G Together with a yeneral assortment of all articles comprised in a weil grocery store. ‘Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of two, three and four months, for satisfac- torily endorsed notes. JNO. H. JOHNSON. jan 2—1 J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIR#, Auctioneer. ( N TUESDAY AFTERNOON, the seventh day of February, 1856, at 4 o'clock, on the ises, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 234 ‘ebruary, 1655, andrecorded inthe Land Records of Washington county, D. C., in Liber, J. A.3., No. 91, folio 311, &c , | shall offer for sale oneun- divided third part, of the undivided fourth part, of the undivided two-thirds part, or Lot No. 4, in ‘Square 200, in the city of Washington. This lot fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. ‘Terms of sale: One-third cash ; the balance in six and twelve months, to be secured as may be required by the trustee JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, dec 6—law2m Auctioneer. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., BANKERS, No. 352 Pennsylvania avenue, two doors west of Browns’ Hot SWEENY, RITTENHOU & Cu. baving WO associated Hamilton G. Fant in their co-part nership will continue the Banking and Exchange business, in all its branches, under the name and style above mentioned. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE & CO. Wasuineton, D. C. Janunry 1, 1856. jan 2—1m pourrs VOL. OF MACAULAY’S HIS- tory of se ome 12mo Just recel by FRANCK TAYLOR. jan 15 FOR SALE, At Greatly Reduced Prices, fer Cash, ILVER-PLATED COP PEE SETS ON white metal, from $i¢ up Best Silver piated Cake and Card Baskets from Mu Tibet quality plated Castors 4, 5, 6, and 7 bottles from $6 - Plated Urns, Kettles, Waiters, Butterboats and Saltstands, at unusually low prices. aALso— A variety of fine Fancy Articles, such as Parlor Clocks, Bronzes, Dresden China Ornaments, Plates, Cups and Saccers, Parian Marble Vases, Figures, ete., which will be closed out without regard to first cost, are left of Christmas goods. ‘The public are invited tocall and examine these goods. H. SEMKEN, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts, jan 18—2w Sa VORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, and Kuives without forks. Also, an extensive assortment of Pearl, [vory and Horn Handle Pen and Pocket Knives, imported direct from the cel- ebrated manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, and will be sold at very low prices, 1, 4 E.K LUNDY, jan15—tr No. 138 Bridge st., Georgetown. ASTROLUGY DEMONSTRATED. RIF. SILVESTER INVITES ®HE 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 eg a =~ the omnipotance of a » ante tan, and_all taiags. Nelther can you had or take from whatsoever the A Terms 50 cents, max, Woman, or child ; people of calor 35 cents. An advice be given and confidential. Apply at No. 137 B st., second house from 12th s opposite Smithso mian, on the Island. All &! ———— cured in quick time. dec 28—' BOYS’ WINTER coreg tel HIS DAY RECE A “age se onallty Boys’ and Childrens" ssortment of first quality aaa THING, which we will offer to our custom- and the public at cpr ete Prices. "Sar stock consists In OVER COATS and TALMAS 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, &¢., &0. chaking our stock of Boys? and Caitaren’s lothing very large and complete WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, jah next to Iron Hall. = MATS!—MATS! EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF | Beebe, Leary, Gewin, with other fash- fonable Gentlemen's Dress HATS, a fall and complete assortment at LANE’S fat, Cap TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Reported for the Evening Star by the Agent of the Associated Press. po Naval Court Martial. PurLapetruta, Jan 25.—In the Naval Court Martial this morning, the letter from Ritchie to the Department, in reply to Dupont, was recorded as evidence for the defence. The argument will commence on Tuesday morning, and in the meantime the Court will meet daily and immediately adjourn. Few Orleans Markets. - Naw = Jan. a oot jay at noon |, bales; sales yesterday 6,500, middling 8f. The Africa's news had no effect _— the market. Pork—Mess $17a$17.25. olasses S50 Sterling exchange 6j. Cotton freights to 9-16d. Baltimore Markets. Barrmore, Jan. 25.—Flour is dull and an- changed, but the tone of the market is lees drm, no were . There was « movement in wheat; sales of white at $1. $2 08, red $1.85a81.90. Corn is unchanged ; yellow 73a86c, white 70a73c. The Provision marketcontinues quiet ; email sales of Mess at$17.00 Bacon; should- a ae Pio. ; in bbls 102, im kegs 11 4 ohne ors ——— i ; ivania 32to., lo Mo ‘y; Pennsyly: tc., and Obi New York Markets. New York, Jan. 25.—Flour has declined sales of 7,000 bbis , at $8.12 for straight State, $8.44 for ae Ohio, and $8.75 for Southern Wheat is higher; sales of 10,000 bushels; Southern red $2. Corn is firmer; sales of 15,000 bushels Western mixed at 92c. Pork is firm; ; sales of 400 bbis.; Mees at $16.50 Beef is dull; sales of 300 bbis. Chi repacked $14.75. Lard is dull; sales of bbls at1l: Whisky is dull; sales of 150—Ohio S4e. Stock Markets. New York, Jan. 25.—Stocks are dull. Chi- cago and Rock Island 86; Cumberland Coal Company 28]; illinois Central shares 95, como agen 3 New York Central 92; nnsylvani ‘oa mnpany 1003; Readi: Railroad 852; Virginia 6's 8 : = BILLS EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. Ww ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW ARIS, BRENEN, and oiner palete in Betops insumstosuit — ” oz SWEENY, RITTENHOUBE, FANT & CO , No. 352 Pa. avenue, jan 14-10 ‘west of Browns’ hotel STUART'S CANDIES, UST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE case of Stuart's crlgbrated STEAM CANDY, cons: ugar Plums, Vanilla Cream. other k! Forsale st * r %. M. P. KING'S, 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and I sts. nova 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after one of my American Ramapo Razors. © have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ore Double Carbonized IXL. There are no tears shed. while using one of these Razors 6. FRANCIS dec 31 490 Seventh wt << ____ eee. —_— RURKTH AMERICAN REVIEW— Published Quarterly, on the first days of Jan- uary, April, July, and October, in numbers of nearly three bi pages each, at Five Dollars a year at No. CLXX, for January, 1356 fe, Services, and Works of Henry Article I. L! Wheaton I. Bartol’s Pictures of I, Statistics of Insanity in -3 y Smith ¢ Romish Hierarchy History of the Jacobin Club Varon’s Memoirs The Pacific Railroad American Poetry «« X. German Emigration to America X1. Critical Notices. The North American Review bas now attained its 170th aumber, having been published without intermission for more ft forty years. It ts far the oldest American Periodical devoted to general literature and science, and its reputation has been steadily maintained, both in this country and in Europe, as the leading jouraal of the United «4 en “4 « ¥ «VI “ Vi “VIL “IX: assachusetts for toe publlaers oy FRANCK TAYLOR Att THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE Casper, by Cat suther of «Wide, Wide World *’ The My jous Story Book, or the “Good step Mother Lances of L author ‘wood, a new juvenile book, by the the Heir of Redcliffe. Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of @ilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley — by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo wat Widow Bedott Papers ‘The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Cam| hae by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of ‘uni thes Ten Years among the Mall Bags Fanny Grey, a Eistery of life tn a series of six beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight- a for children that we have seen. ank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest , for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Book » Odeon Buliding cor. Pa. av. and 43 st. dec 31—tf United States Patent Office, Washington, Jan. 22, 1656. N THE PETITION OF JOSEPH B BUR- ROWS, of Cincinnati, 0 for the extension ef a patent ted to them on the 23d day of April, 1842, an improvement in “Mill Stenes,”’ for seven years from the expi- ration of said it, which takes place on 23d day of A ls 1856: It ts ordered, that the petition be heard at the Patent Oftice on Monday, the 7th of April next, at eae pomt tencecing enye fed to ap- pear and show cause, if any they have, why petition ought not to be granted. Persons opposing the extension are required to file in the Patent O: thetr objections, specially set forth in writing, at least twenty days before the day of —- all testimony by elther party to be used at the sald bearing must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the office, which wiil be furnished on application ‘The testimony in the case will be closed on the 27th day of March; depositions and other relied upon as testimony must be Sled in the of fice on or before the morning of that day; the ar- guments, if any, within ten days mi Ordered, also, that this notice be published In the Union, Intelligencerand Evening Star, Wash- ington, D. C.; Argus, Baltimore; Patriot & Union Harrisburgh, Pa; Journal of Commerce, New York ; pre. Enqulrer Cincimnatl, Ohio, ence a week for three successive weeks previous to the 7th day of April next, the day of bear) CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of tn paves P. 3 —Editors of the above pe — copy, and send their bills to Patent % wit containing this notice. jana awiw ARB: WORK—MARBLE WORK: —— FOR SALE. E SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A variety of American and italien MAKBL®&. MONUMENTS, of beautifnl and bighiy uments, or any other kind of Work, wili qarhis and wyenmamsllp icf cates amine and be sold as low he similar work ran Go Also sina ge stock finished on a of MARBLE MANTELS, which So yo pry duced prices. ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD Marble and Brown Stone Yard one door from 4s ‘b street, sep 5—4Smeos Tue The InN VIEW € THE ADVANCED STATE OF THE season, we the remainder of our supe DWLAW ERS" at pretty reduced prices, such 68 Dv at os ae rat to txe., of all sizes All in want of articles m this line will find it to their ad to us 2 call, as we are de vantage termined to ¢! out for cash oko. a. B. z = co., Gents F urn! Store, Utne Pavenue. bet Och and Loch streets, jan li—eotw