Evening Star Newspaper, January 29, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. Cooncit Procezpines.—Board of Alder- men.—The Board was called to order at the usual hour; President Clarke in the chair. ‘The reading of the proceedings were dispensed with. A communication was received from the Mayor, transmitting a letter from Gustavus Ober, executor of the estate of Stephen J. Ober, communicating information that by the will of the deceased the sum of five hundred dollars has been donated for the use and ben- efit ofthe poor of Washington; but the be- uest itso indefinite that the executor is in loubt how the funds can be appropriated le- ally; but being anxious to comply with the Toa est, he offers to invest the amount per- manently, the income to be appropriated an- nually, in the purchase of wood for the poor, provided he can be secured against loss, by the city. The Mayor recommends that authority be iven to receive the uest, and that puwer conferred to secure the executor inst Joss in its payment to the corporation, that the money be invested according to the prope- al of the executor; referred to the finance committee, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Pearson re a bill for the relief of L. F. Skidmore, fined for occupying a stand in the market without a license ; passed. Mr. Dove presented a petition from William Cook ; referred. Mr. Pearson, from the committee on claims, to whom was referred the petition of Mary ‘Carrol for gemission of fine, asked to be dis- charged from its further consideration; dis- charged. Mr. Busey, from the police committee, pre- sented an adverse report upon the claim for the reward offered by Mayor Maury for the detection and conviction of incendiaries on the 31st of May, 1853, and asked to be dis charged from es further consideration, and that the report may be printed with the pro- ceedings. The committee was discharged, and the report ordered to be printed. On motion of Mr. Busey the affidavits and accompanying documents were ordered to be returned to the IMayor. Mr. Busey, from the committee upon police, reported a substitute in place of the bill re- ferred to them, to prevent tapping of sewers with drains from privies, and the bill substi- tuted was 3 Mr. Evans called the attention of the Board to the Corporation law making it unlawfal “for apy person or persons to ride or drive any horse, mare, or gelding, in or on any street, avenue, or alley of this city at a pace faster than a moderate ti>t or gallop, or to make any attempt or trial of speed between two or more horses, mares, or geldings, or other animals of the horse kind, in oron any such street, avenue, or alley, under a penalty of not less than five dollars for each and every such offence.”” He had boen informed that our great thor oughfares had been used lately as race grounds; that several gentlemen had been arrested and fined, but that according to the decision of the Corporation attorney the fines could not be enforced, because there was no maximum sum fixed by the luw. He under- stood now, however, that the Corporation attorney thought that he had given an er- roneous opinion, and had now decided that @ fine of five dollars could be collected. He (Mr. E.) did not feel himself sufficiently skilled in parliamentary usages to draw up abil to remedy the defect in the existing law but he a some action would be taken in the matter by the Board, since men occupy- ing high positions in society were violating the laws and setting themselves up in defiance of them. Mr. Dove could not see what the gentleman was driving at If the Corporation Attorney has reconsidered his opinion, and decides that the law is a good law, and can be enforeed, why there is an end of the matter. Mr. Houston said other laws were violated, which inflicted as great evils upon the com- munity as did fast driving upon the streets; the law requiring snow and ice to be cleared from the sidewalks was continually set at de- fiance. If all that was wanted was to insert a maximum fire in the bill, that could be done in fifteen minutes! He thought Mr. E. could draw up what was required in two or three minutes Mr. Smith thought the Mayor had done his duty in the premises; he had seen him on the Avenue doing all in his power against racing That day he (the Mayor) had arrested a man for racing and fighting, and seizing him by the collar, bad taken him to the watch-house ‘The second opinion of Mr. Bradley he thought was correct; he thought the parties could be fined $5 each. For himeelf, he must admit that he liked sleighing. There was only one objection he had to it, and that was that a team with a mouse-colored horse had run completely around him between the United States Hotel and the Capitol; he didn’t like thai! Mr. Evans ——— to this mode of treating the matter. thought it should not be trifled with Mr. Pepper thought they should not come here with rumors. He expected that there would have been some recommendation from the Mayor in regard to this matter. This very law had beeu in operation for two or three years, and under it one or two thousand dollars had been levied from carte 3, dray- men, tc. How is it that the magistrates now find out for the first time that the law is defec- tive, and ask the opinion of the Corporation Attorney? He had expected, from theclamor raised, that some communication would have been sent them: but he guessed it would all end insmoke. He would guarantee, that if a common carter had been the guilty party he would been fined instanter. Mr. Magruder moved an adjournment, and declined to withdraw his motion. He wanted time to have an amendment perfected to keep boys out of the streets when there was snow upon the ground He thought more damage and evil resulted from the unrestrained license ——— to the boys than by riding after a ‘ast horse. Messrs. Clark and Busey explained that the reason why the Mayor had not sent a commu- nication was, that he had sent one to the lower Board some time ago. The Board then adjourned. Nationa Taeatrg.—The lovers of the le- gitimate, as well as those who delight in no- veity, will have an intellectual feast spread on the boards of the National on Wednesday evening. A young gentleman named Booth- royd Fairclough, has, within the last few weeks succeeded in creating a furore, in both literary and dramatic circles, in the principal cities of the east, by his delineations of Shak. speare characters. The New York Herald, who, though often severe, satirical, and cut- ting, is never prone to bestow laudations where undeserved, commends his perform- ances highly. Jarrett has engaged him to sform Othello, in which he will be sustained y Messrs. Howe, Adams, Jefferson, Miss Dey- lin, Mrs. Bellamy, and others. The Jaugha- ble drama of Robert Macaire will also be per- formed, in which Mr. Jefferson will appear as Jaques Strop. Taz Arrroacuine Graxp Batts —We un- derstand that on Monday night next the Messrs. Brown design giving their annual grand ball of the season, and that on th ceeding night the Mesers. Willard their splendid rooms their grand carn en- tertainment of the season. The similar balls given at these hotels last year were among the most magnificent entertainments that have marked the fashionable progress of this coun- wy, and from current conversation in fashiou- able circles, those approaching are expected even to surpass the TBorts of the respective empressaries last year. Great erness is being manifested to obtain tickets for them, and the fortunate thousands will be busy throughout the rest of this week, in preparing for the grand displays Mas. Oxpway thinks that—The man who went out tosleigh— let his horses go astra; —must have been in a bad ‘ig Pra for find- ing them must pay. P.S. The horses they were gray. Tue Forerat of Commodore Morris will me pom Paper pea at half-past two o'clock, and will, doubtless, be tended ‘ S 5 largely at- Ss. OnDWAY wishes us to state that the key of An Elephant’s trunk has been lost, that she will reward the fader. TT Szconp Warp Meerine ror rae Beyerit or rae Poor.—Pursuant to adjournment, the residents of the Second Ward assembled in meeting at the Foundry Church, on the 23th instant, and was called to order by the chair, man hort god meeting, who, for Tuewat stated jim, resigned the chair; on whose motion the Hon. George W. Manypenny was unanimously called to fill the same. The following resolutions were unanimously 1. Resolved, That a committee, consisting of Messts W. F. Bailey, William Pettibone, William H. Nally, John McClelland, and Alexander Rutherford be appointed to call upon the residente of the Second Ward to so- licit such subscriptions and donations as they may feel dis; to contribute for the relief of the suffering and destitute of the ward; and that the names of the committee be pub- lished, so that it may be known who are au- thorized to make calls upon them. 2. That a Relief Committee, consisting of Messrs. G. Powell, @. W. Harkness, F. A. brrangpaacd ts. Be Shields, and W. H. Boss be also i » Whose duty it will be to go th: out the Ward, to ascertain where suf- fering and destitution exist; and where they find it to give such relief as the particular case may call for, and the known state of the funds will aes 3. That the Collecting Committee be em- powered to receive any contributions of cloth- ng which may be offered, and that it be placed at such point as will enable the rélief committee to avail themselves of it when ne- cessary. Persons in necessitous circumstances are requested to make known their situation to any one of the members of the relief commit- tee, and they will be immediately attended to. Geo W. Manypenny, Chairman. F. A. Tscnirruey, Secretary. Universa. Comp.aint is made by the con- sumers of gas furnished by—or rather par- tally furpished by the Gas Company of this city. fn public balls and in private dwellings —in stores’ and in workshops—there is an in- different twinkling supply of gas, the misera- ble quality of which is betrayed by the vil- lainous odor. Even the proprietor of the Star is a sufferer, as the compositors in his employ are forced to prolong their nocturnal labors, for want of good eat light. Now what is the cause ot this? Has the Gas Com- pany, in attempting todeclare large dividends, undertaken te supply more burners than it can manufacture gas for during the day? Is this proven by the known capacity of the large metre? And notwithstanding the deficient sapply, the poor quality of the gas, are the bills as high, or higher, than when agood clear light was furnished? Let every one who has to pay for gas demand answers to these ques- tions from the Company, and then—if the: are not satisfied—unite in some plan by whic these alleged wrongs can be remedied. We want more light! Tas Corporation Race Covrss Stitu Oren.—It will be seen by the last night’s Proceedings of the Board of Aldermen that no action was taken amendatory of the act to paren racing, so the drivers of fast nags ave full liberty to go it subject only to the little drawback of # five dollar fine, which the Corporation Attorney now thinks can be collected under the old law. As many of these gentlemen racers will no doubt consider a “five spot’’ acheap equivalent for such an undeniable good thing as a glorious sleigh- ride, we may expect a repetition of the /ast scenes lately exhibited upon the avenue any time up to a general thaw, or until Mr. Evans has perfected his amendment. Tre Hichuayper’s Baiy.—Professor Mun- der’: salon de danse, so liberally opened by him for the gratuitous use of this charitable festival, was very well attended. Talent youth, and beauty mingled in the dance, and many beautiful fair ones were admired by the A Serge We feel obliged, however, to notice the ill manners of a party uf overgrown boys, who crowded themselves into the sets, and made themselves, genorally, disagreoable. Managers of future balls should guard against the intrusion of these half-fledged rowdies, who mar the festivities of the evening “Two rorty.”—Mr. Editor: “Give us fair play,”’ is all we want. Your local repor- ter, a day or so since, in his notice of sleigh- ing on the avenue, does not give us who were on the avenue during the evening a fair shake. He says the “fast crab’’ of the evening was driven by a gentieman from Alexandria, and of course he meant the horse named Tobe. Now. this is gross injustice. We want some credit: for he never bung a horse that was a er who did not beat him; Moscow, Mr. Teal, id Snaffle, Poor Old Paddy, the Marcus Mare, and others heading himout He passed some, but none who pretended togo. Recollect, our lawyer, Harry Birch, who pleaded our case before Justice Jno. 8. Holingshead, when we were up for racing, was on hand, with a dou- ble team; and hard to beat at that. Do us the favor to publish this; you will gratify ue all, for we go in for the Star, and the—boys, too; one of them, you know, was in the dig- gings the same afternoon, with a smashin team of sorrels, and the other one, although not in with his team of bays, was summoned to appear for immoderate driving; but was too smart for em, his mind being employed upon something more important. Insert this and oblige all the fast horses, and I know you will do them justice 55s. Wasaixaron, Jan. 26, 1856. A Horer Hop.— Better late than never.” We have neglected to notice earlier, the de- lightful entertainment which took place at the United States Hotel on Tuesday evening. In spite of snow and grim Winter’s frowns, one brilliant party has crowded on the foot- stepe of another, and the butterflies of fashion fly to each gay place of amusement sipping a sweet here and there. Parties, balls, soirees and hops are nightly attended, and each hotel seems to vie with the other as to which shall furnish the most elegant entertainment to its guests. At the United States hotel came off one of the most brilliant hops of the season. Rarely do we seo such a number of bright, happy faces as promenaded the dancing room, to the music of Fleet’s delightful band. About 9 o'clock the mazy dance commenced and eyes of beaux and belles grew brighter as thoy tripped lightly through its graceful measures. We will not linger to discuss either dance or dancers: suffice to say, beauties with laugh- ing eyes and cheeks like opening blossoms caused many a young bachelor’s heart to beat a wild tattoo, an many an old one to wish he were younger that he too might join in the inspiring ‘ladies to the right,” while his feet involuntarily moved to the music of “Bobbing around.’? Grave Senators were there and threw aside their business cares, and joined in dance and jest. Young law givers forgot the strife of party and the strug- gle for Speaker, in the endeavor to catch a sunbeam from the eye of some lovely girl. Young and old seensed merry and brighr. At 12 o'clock supper was announced, and the good cheer,and the sparkling champagne did credit to the well known proprietor, who ig 4 most accomplished caterer to the tastes of his guests Music of the band soon called the dancers to the gay polka and graceful Soottisch, which were succeeded by the old Virginia Reel with which the festivities closed. We left the ballroom with many leasant thoughts and kind wishes for the ladies of the hotel whose happy facuties of entertaining gracefully had enhanced the delights of the evening to their guests We went home to dream of right eyes, and Cupid, menahty Aorgad (pg Bey) hearts several ar- ows, which caused a twi of pain we belonged to that sorry Aree = * It Tue Bacuzxors. Mrs. Orpway says that our Joe must bo a believer in spiritual knockings, because he provides medeum (paper) for wrappers. Warca Rerurns—Thomas Kernan, vag- rant; sent to the work house for thirty days. Patrick Raney, for vagrancy, was sent down for sixty days. William Finley, who was sent to the work house a few days ago, but had somehow “leaked out,’’ wascommitted again for sixty days. He made anearnest and even eloquent speech at the guard house, to show how it happened that he was always the vic- tim of ciroumstances. His case was alluded to some days in the Star; he is a man of great natural ities, received a good educa- tion at Edinb: , Scotland, and might have almost selected his own position in the world, had he been content to let strong drink alone. > Hestetter’s Bitters.—Dyspeptics, if Fonrouia be well, {cy a bottle of HOSTETTER'S BITTERS a. giving « healthy tone digestive organs, and in strengthening the nervoureretem: Pareetelly tonic and a preventive of langour, of the cording to fore, fot sale By drmggiees gate = ir 'y rally. JA! |. CALLAN, Agent, Washington. iy. ae oe ee ee i> Brewn’s Bronichal Tyoches FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF BRONCHITIS, HOA RSENESS, COUGHS, ASTHMA, COLDS, and similar affections of the throat, There are uo particular directions to be observed in the nee of these LOZENGES ; they can be aged according to the severity of the case. By taking one or two previous to the exercise of speaking or singing, and the aame quantity after such exercise, Public Speakers and Vor will find these Troches serviceable in Closring the Vo d allaying any Irritation of the Throat, whether prod by Cold or an: byy orien Sto vocal organs. ts for Washington, J. N. CALLAN and J. B. MOORE. jan 29—1w . oe Se Te the Ladies.--Dewden’s Dental FLUID is now acknowledged by all Dentists to be the best Preperation for the Teeth in use. Relleves Toothache, ar r decay, restores the Gums toa healthy condition, and imparts a delightfal flavor to the mouth and breath. For sale by Charles Stott & Oo., and Z. D, Giltman, Washington, D. ©. n M—Sw* U7 Nesh Walker Clothing Emporium, Browns’ Hotel Butidi: u announce that their display of FALL and THING is now ready for inepection, compris! ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, and PANTALOONS, of the newest and de sigcs in material, trimming and workmanship. To gentle men who study excellence with economy in fashionable ar- ticles of dress an rtunity is now for selecting from one of the stocks of Goods in tyjs city, at very rednoed prices- nov ats .» Marble Hall 'y cLo- an _assort- jURTOUTS, Ty. Heefland’s German Bitters, prepared and sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in thelr well-de served celebrity for the cure of all Diseares arising from de raugement of the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved & blessing to the afflicted, who show their gratitude by the ‘most flattering testimonials. This medicine has estabiished for tteelf name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their promises, cannot reach. It gained the pnbiic confidence by the immense benefits that bave been derived from it, and willever maintain ite pori . Bee ad’ dec 12—3m ype.—. mgst the most at- tractive and beantiful apectmens of the Photographic art, now on exhibition at WHITEAURST’S GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES.- They are truly a beantiful Picture, and in some respect: improvement on the old familiar Da- gnerreotypes. The Gallery containa quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. Dagnerraotyper of the United je Conrt wince 1860; members of the United States courts; President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other ablic men of the Nation. A visit to WHITRFURST'S GAle ERY, No. 49 Pounsylvanis avenne, fe well worth the trou bie and the time. nov 38—tf IL> Letter from Hon. Jehn Minor Botts, of Virginia, dated Richmond, July 9th, 1858. Messre. Wat of duty to the yo ntary testimo: RS SPANISB MIXTURE, for that almost incurable disease, Scrofula, Without being disposed, or deeming it necessary to go Into the partic of the case, I can say that the astonishing re- suits tha been produced by that medicine, on a mem ber of my own famfl,y and under my own observ: and superintendence, after tho skill of the beat physicians had been exhausted, and all the usual remedies had failed, fully Justify me to recommending tts use to all who may be suffer- {ng from that dreadful matedy. do not mean to *ay that it is adapted to all constitutions, or that it will afford the same relief in all cases; for, of cmrae, I can know nothing about that—bnt from what I have seen of the eflects, I would not hesitate to use it in any case of Scrofula, with persone for whom I felt an interest, or over whom I could exercise influence or control. Jaa 1—im Respectfully yours, JNO M. BOTTS, m Remedy.—Pro * Every mother should have « box In the house handy in cane of accidents to the children.’? REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE. It te. Boston remedy of thirty yearo’ standing, and ia re. commended by physicians. It is Barna, Piles, Bolla, Co: of every kind; rr Lips, Flesh Wounds, it in a most valuable 5 which can be testifiad to by thousat have used it iu the city of Bosion and vicinity for thirty years. In no 6 Will thiy Satve do an injury, or tuterfere with ® prescriptions. Ut ts made from the purest m " 4 recipe brought from Russia—of articles growing In that country—and the proprietors have letters from all classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captaine, hurees, and others who have used it themselves, and recom. mend 1 to othere. Red * Ruseta Salve is pat in large yer with a picture of a horse and » picture is also engraved on the nite a Box. all the stores in of any wholesale Agent for Wash jan 23 tin hoxes, stamped on the A disabled soldier, wh wrapper. Price, 2 town or country, druggist. For ington pper the gout. It requires power to equate cause for every result. Pain ways te cured by Prof. ©. De GRATH'S “ELECTRIC OIL.” as thousands now koow, from Boston to New Orleans, aud from the Atlantic to the Missiasippi. [thas reduced the most painfal swelling im two honra, and cured Inflammatory Rheematiem, and other complaints, tn one night. Office 39 sonth Elghth street, Philadelphia. Mrs. ley, 194 south Sixth 5 euth, below Race; Colnmbie, Philadeip Rachael Tro Founder, Sov Tweilth, beiow Jou 21—tr for beantifyt for shaving, removing pimples, tan, and freckles, aud ca poses. Price 69 cents per bottle. For TON'S Bookseiling and 8: Bufiding, corner 4% streat « we WANTS. ANTED—A WOMAN TO COOK wash and tron fora family. Apply at 469 Sixth street, between D and E. jan 20-2" Wy Antee—-« SMART, ACTIVE GIRL TO do general housework. Good recommenda- tions required. Enquire at No. 352 G street. Jan 29—1t* Woe —A MAN WHO IS COM tent to work on a farm and manage. Sutii- clent recommendations for sobriety, &e , will be required. Three hundred and thirteen dollars per annum, the use of house and garden, and one- tenth of what Is sold from the place will be given Apply to B. W. REED, corner of F and 1ith streets, Washington city Jan 29—3t# AW+* ED.—A SITUATION WANTED BY a@ young and active man as clerk or sales man ny merchant in want of such will do well to address ‘J T H,’’ through Post Ottice. Gro- cery or lumber business preferred. Satisfactory references given Jan 29—ev3t* FOR SALE AND RENT. Fe ae sap atbate babar fy aaa ouse on southwest corner 0! 2 j streets, Washington city. Key may be found at Mc. C. Alexander’s, near Winder’s Building For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant a few rooms on the first floor of F orrest Hall ; and a commodious Store, with Warehouse attached. recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Blunt, corner High and Gay streets, ite the Hall. For terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown jan 29-1m R RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of February. Apply at No. 353 1 st., between 13th and Lith. jan —e AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Saeetew en adjoining the proj formerly occupied by Colon | Cox, ( 1») Posse rare advantaces as a building site, and market It has a fine growth cedars and nen Bex mess on the great it—the elevation bgp opdlor anda =o eorgetown, Wash- . The fact of this property ing just outside of the Co- jon Iimits ren- ders it more desirable, being from the Corpo- rec weak, & J. L. KIDWELL, or ms, &C., aj to J. L. EL gibt! jan 2—a't ” ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell m: ee: situated on the Georgetown and Rock ie Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the vil of Teunallytown, where there is a post office. e place contains 6334 acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 32> 40, with a wing 2554 31, and all necessary out houses. City property will be taken as part A fi ae! 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 } ing or for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library. Apply at No, 7, 43g street, near the City Hall jan S—tf URNISHED ROOMS FOR RE) —MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or a The rent will be moderate No. 276 Pa. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf letale ia HOUSE RAL ee toto large dwe! house, cl, situated, near- ly oppentio the Cit Hail, oat landeoualy fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas inthe house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—t£ CE HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- ginia avenue and Ith street, Island. For terms apply te JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. dee 15 VOR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs, SMITIDS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf CHUSB BROTHERS, BANKERS, BUY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SFLL BONDS, STOCKS, & UTHER SECURITIES; NEGUTIATE TIME PAPE, Investment paying 10% and over, for sale. LAND WARRANTS We are at all times Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of ail denominations. Land Warrants located in Lowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury EZRETUKN THANKS TO THOSE OF our customers who have so prompily come forward and set led their bills as rendered; and to these who have still unsettled accounts with us they sre respectfully, but most earnestly re- uested to close them on or before the 6th day of Pebrenty next, as it is very important that they should be settled to tnat date. COLLEY & SEARS. No. 523 Seventh st., adjoining Dexter Hotel. jan 22—e06t LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. Caspar, by the author of “Wide, Wide World.”’ The Mysteriows Story Book, cr the *‘Good Step Dlother Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redcliffe Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo watt Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter's Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fur, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the Soalp Hunters Ten Years among the Mail Bags Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we bave seen Blank Booksaud Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at . SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishmenot, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 4% st. dec 31—tf ANTED—BY A YOUNG WOMAN who is a good seamstress, a situation to do sew- ing and chamberwork, or take care of grown children. Can have the best of reference. En- quire at the Star office for “A B”” Jan 28-2" a AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and froner, in a small family. A slave is preferred. No one need apply without se or iayapree ane Apply at this office. jan sued DUCATIONAL.—BOARD WANTED.—A a — Petar to teach the English H La- n, French and Spanish Languages, and ell the higher branches of Mathematics—having some unoceu pied time—wishes to obtain board in some private family, where his services in instructing a limited numbers of Pupils would be received as an equivalent therefor. Undoubted testimoniais and references given. Address ‘Editor’? box 513 Post Office. jan 16 WANTED—ByY A GENTLEMAN RESID- 47 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 Ei bib street, Georgetown. jan u4— AN TED.—PURCHASERS FOR SEV- eral Brick and Frame Houses are wanted. For particulars call at CHARLES WALTER’S General A; went and Intelligence Office, 397 D st , between dan 4th, opposite City Hall. jan 25—eo6t* $$$ Ww AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO Pts find persons in want of the following ar- icles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All ki of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding Ine done to order with disvatch. Also, a lot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit ON Bola Work R. .B. or) it, and Looki: — Aheoop tn : cate es enna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 3 JOHN WAGNE _ BOARDING. OARDING.—TWO ROOMS FOR RENT. with board, at 403 F street, in Union Row, and the immediate vicinity of the Patent Office. jan 26 3t* —————— Mes BANNERMAN, CORNER OF 9h and E streets, is pared to accommodate per- manent or trauslent boarders on the most reason able terms. jan 29-e03t* $$$ $e rr 460 ELEVENTH STREET BETWEEN F and G. One Room with board at $4 per week. Table boarders $3 per week. jan 25—eo03t* OARDING—MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE. ral good Rooms with board, suitable for fam- Illes or Seay gentlemen, at No 563 Pa avenue, £¥ doors from.the Capitol. jan 2i—eo* VARD, &c.—-MRS. BATES, ON THE 8. W. corner of Pennsylvanta avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage. ap6—tf LOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. GOLD WATCHES SILVER WATCHES from 88 ase CLOCKS from @1 25 to $15 _ Watehes and Jewelry at wholesale al COLUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 13th st. Oese LES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Be’f, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lard, together with Game, Fraits and Vegetables in ail its sea- sons. C. M_ having had sixteen years experience in a neighboring city, flatters himself that he will able to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate char, an strict personal attention to the wants of his cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. OTICE. —THE oldie ARE hagas sagt cautioned against purc! Ing a note given William V. ae oi and the undersigned, to Franklin Skinner, bearing date 13th of February, 1855, for the sum of five hundred dollars, and pay- able twelve months after date Said note having been fraudulently obtained, neither said Brown or the same. os ciaataed GEO. W. BOARDMAN. jan 23—law3w* OTICE —THE PARTNERSHIP HERE- tofore existing between the subscribers, inthe Coai and Wood business, has this day been dis- tual consent. es aa ad W. E. WATERS. MARY L. WATERS. Having been authorized to settle the affairs of the abeve firm, all pessons peta claims can pre- sent the sametome. All — _ neagamd are id to me, or my authoriz rent only. sone pe 2 OF mY BUD. WARD, jan2i—eo3w Corner of B and 12th streets. AGLEY’S FINEST GOLD PENS, IN B gold and silver cases, for sale for the manu- facturers, at their lowest retall prices, and to the trade at their lowest wholesale prices. Also, Morton’s sbort-nib Gold Pens, differing essentially in their construction from any others, and suiting the requirements of many who have Hitherto been unable to make use of any metallic pen whatever. FRANCK TAYLOR, jan 10 E*™*4 MEAVY PLATED TEA SETS, CASTORS CAKE BASKETS, &c. We invite attention to our assortment of the above Gcods, all of the best quality and newest ‘Also, superior ALBATA FORKS, LA~ DLES, SPOONS, &c. These goods are all up in so close an im- itation of silver, as to defy the strictest scrutiny. M. W GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. avenue betw. 9th and 10th sts. jan 25— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. EMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and strangers wishing to supply themselves with superior garments, made to. are invited to examine our superior assortinent of Doeskins. y Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- 5 of which has been selected with an es) cial view to the wants of our customers, wi we will make te measure ina manner inferior to none, at much cl rates than the usual city ALL & STEPHENS, Pe Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets. Also, 304 Pa. arensd; 94 deer aust of ease Hotel of aS Le) ee 1 (OUSE, FANT & CO. senind SeeEE ET No. 352 Pennsylvania a , two doors west of = Br a WEEN S“ssociated owns? Hotel. RITTENHOUSE & CO. having Hamilton 6. F: eG WEENY, RITTENHOUSE & CO, ‘Wasuineron, D. C. Janunry 1, 1856. jan 2-1m AUCTION SALES. I nthe ByE.8. WRIGHT; gy ~_ REAL ESTA - Virion non THURSDAY next, the Sist = at4o’clock p. m., in front of the premises, I sg sell at public auction, of Lots 15 and 16,in B. & H.’saddition, situate on the northeast corner of High and West streets, fronting 403 feeton High oe with the large frame dwelling and store- OUsE Terms at sale. EDW. 8S. WRIGHT, jan 29—3t Auctioneer. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF FRAME HOUSE Lot at Auction —By virtue of a deed oft nly recorded among the land records for ‘Wsbington co nty, D C., we shall sell, on TUESDAY, the Sth day of 1856, on the premises, at 4 o’clock p. m., Lot numbered one, (1,) in square num! seven hundred and sixty-six (766) The lot fronts on 34 street east, between Virginia avenue and { street south, 25 feet, and o Ig pence popes feet. i vements thereon cons! a two-; fae Ballding. fronting on said lot 20 feet, wih a depth of 28 feet, containing five rooms, with a sai pom ‘erms cash. Allconveyancing at expense of purchaser. In the ee of a failure to comply with the terms of sale within five days, the property will be resold at the ex, of firet pure! . NN Trustees. GEORGES. DO GEO. . jan 29-dts C. W. BOTELER, Auct. By JAS. C, McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF PAPER-HANG- gs, &c.—On FRIDAY afternoon, Febru- ary Ist, at 3 o’clock, at the Auction Rooms, I shall sel, by virtue of a deed of trust duly recorded in Liber J. A. Ap No. 101, sani &c., a large lot of Pa) angings, com) ing— Gold. glazed and common Pap-r Velvet Border, fine, medium and common Fire Board Pieces Window Shades, Trimmings, &c. ‘Terms cash By order of the Trustee 7 jan 29-4 J.C. McGUIRE, Auct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. EWELRY, &c., AT AUCTION —On THURSDAY, the 3ist instant, I shal! sell, at 7 o'clock p. m., a large and excellent assortment of Gold Jewelry, &c , viz Gold Bracelets of every style Breast, Earand Finger Rings Gold Fob, Vest, aud Long Chains Hair Pins and Necklaces Portemonneies, Fans, Fancy Soap With a good assortment of very superior Per- fumery. . The sale will be continued at 7 o’clock on Fri- day and Saturday evenings, the Ist and 24 Feb- raary. A. GREEN, Auct. jan 29-3 By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. NONFECTIONERY, STORE Fixtures, &c. at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, 1 shall sell, at 10 o’c’ocka m., at the confectionery establishment next to the corner of 146th street, No. 291 Pennsylvania avenue, good lot of Confectionery, &c., viz = i Candies, Jellies, Preserves, Brandy Fruits, Cat- sup, Sauces, &c. With a lot of other Confectionery which we deem unnecessary to enumerate Also, the Store Fixtures, Scales and Weights Fine Counter, Glass Case Candy and Cake Jars One fine Cooking — — Stoves With many other articles. f ncloreeiting A. GREEN, Auct. jan 2-4 By B. W. FERGUSON & CU., Aucts. XTENSIVE SALE OF GOLD AND S'‘L- ver Watches, Fine Jewelry, &c.—We will sell, for the undersigned, at our store, corner of 6th street and Penusylvania avenue, on SA'T- URDAY evening the 26th instant, at 7 o’clock p m., the above mentioned Jewelry, to which we particularly invite the attention of our friends and the public. This Jewelry is of thelatest style and most exquisitely wrought. We name in part— Gold and silver Lever and Lepine Watches F ine gold-plated hunting and open face Watches Ladies aud Gents’ fine gold Breasiplus Cameo and gold stone-set Earrings Gold neck, vest and fob Chains Gold Bracelets and seal Kings Gold Lockets of every description Also, a large variety of small articles not enu- merated. VINERE & LUTES. B W. FERGUSON & CO, Ancts P. S.—The above sale will be continued every evening until the whole is sold. B.W.F. jan 25—4 By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Sale —On THURSDAY morning, January 3ist, at 10 o’clock, at the resi- dence of Thos. P. Watson, Esq., No. 540 L street between Sth and 9h, I shall sell all bis furniture and household Effects, viz: Two walnut halr spring-seat Tete-r tete Sofas French plate gilt frame Mantel Mirrors Marble-top Sofa Table, Whatnot ‘Walnut and maple cane seat Chairs and Rockers Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase, Clock Do Sideboard, Radiator Walnut extension dining Table Excellent three-ply Carpets, Rugs and Oticloth Silver-plated Castors, ers and Forks China and Glassware, Table Cutlery Cottage Bedsteads, Bureaus Wash ands, Toilet Sets, Tables Feather Beds, Mattresses Bolsters snd Pillows Blankets, Spreads, Comforts Cooking and other Stoves, &c Together with the usual assortment cf Kitchen Requisites. ‘Terms : $20 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest Ingpire of J. G. P._S.—The House }s for rent J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. Adams. next door. jan i—d VORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, and Knives without forks. Also, an extensive assortment of Pearl, Ivory 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, by E. K. LUNDY, No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown Jan 15—tr ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED. ROF. SILVESTER INVITES THE LA- dies and geutlemen of Washington and vict- nity to call and consult the planets, for such as the have in store for you on the day you was born, the same yet shall receive at different ages in your life for in them is the foundation of troth, and the omnipotance of a great God, to execute, is will to man, and all things. Neither can pd had or take from whatsoever the 4 50 cents, man, woman, or child ; car Typed color 2% cents. Any ular advice, will be ‘iven and confident! y af os oe house from 12th street, opposite Smithso’ nian, on the Island, All xi cured in quick time. dec 29—1m* HATS!—HATS! EW YORK yl eke Rhy Beebe, Leary, Genin ith other - fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at of distempers LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent's Furn. Store, 424 Pa. avenue. deo 3—tf GOOD INVESTMENT. E HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- ing Bonds and other Securities, which will yield the holder ten to twelve per cent. on the in- vestment, viz: Orange and Alexandria Rail Bonds Virginia and Tennessee do Itlinois Internal imp’t Bonds of 1847. The above securities are unquestionably safe. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., Bankers, Pa avenue. jan A—im ANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, rg Bhesg rm avenue, Y ‘ar- ket, sca Secmasty ery ae by Mr. Willian.) to whieh the attention of ‘citizens is called. on hand BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, HES, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS, anda general assortment of JEWELRY. jan REMOVAL. & SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOSY RE- diate fee eae ublic generally, that he has from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between and Twelfth streets, where he will afull and well-selected assortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, As the excellent business stand will enable him to larger business, he f assured that Gentiemen’s 6. its on more [\Wo SUPERB PIAN this week, which, in addi 'y, Makes our stock the most complete hk Bu in the ity. Give us a call if you wish a good re. * JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sis. dec TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Reported tor the Evening Star by the Agent of the Associated Press, Non-Arrival of the Steamer. Hauirax, Jan. 29,12 m.—The atmosphere isclear and sea calm. There are no signs of the steamer The Court Martial. Paapecraia, Jan., 29.—The Court Mar- tial met this morning, bat adjourned until to-morrow, on acoout of the sickness of one of the counsel for the accused Arrival of the Star of the West. New Yorx, Jan. 29.—The Star of the West, from San Juan de Nicaragua, with California dates of the Sth instant, has arrived, bringing $530,000 in specie. Her news was anticipated by the Daniel Webster's arrival at New Orleans. New York Markets. New York, Jan. 20.—Fiour is firm; sales of 7,000 bbis. it State at $8.44; good Ohio $8.75; Southern $8.81. Wheat is firm ; sales of 3,000 bushels Bouth- ern red $1.98. Corn is firm; sales of 17,000 bushels Western mixed at 92c. Pork is improving; sales of 4,000 bbie.; Mess at $16 37. Beef is duf; sales of 200. bie at — Lard is quiet; sales of 200 bbis. atl Whisky is firm; sales of 200 bbis.; Ohio 344c. Baltimore Markets. Bavtrwors, Jan 29.—The ice bas laid on the flour and grain trade, and caused s sus- pension of operations. Only nominal quota- tions can be given. There were no transac tions in provisions, and prices are nominally unchanged. FUR SALE, At Greatly Reduced Prices, fer Cash, SILVER-PLATED COFFEE SETS ON white meial, from $14 up Best Silver plated Cake and Card Baskets from Mu Fitet quality plated Castors 4,5, 6, and 7 bottles from $6 wu rns, Kettles, Waiters, Butterboats and Plated Saltstands, at unusually low prices. ALSo— A onag: | of fine Faney Articles, such as Parlor Clocks, Bronzes, Dresden China Uruameuts, Pilates, Cups and Saccers, Parian Marble Vases, Figures, ete., which will be closed out without zard to first cost, left of Christunas goods. tocall and examine these he public are invii YP BY A LADY. . REDMOND BAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and en; an Assistant 0) , (one of the best in the D jet.) she ineonds nett have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- TURES pu: up in Embossed Cascs for Fifty Cents, such as ere usually sold elsewhere for one dollar. Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- ot , Oll Paintings, ac.,Ac ig R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- ticularly. rea Rooms—401 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and 1. jan 21-4¢ AHA FING DISHES, DISH COVERS, / Sov Tureens, Soapstone Griddles, Plate Game Roasters, Oyster Boilers, Slaw Prices low. FRANCIS, ISTOLS.—A NEW ARTICLE, WITH RE- VOLVING HAMMERS, just recet and for sale by CAMPBELL & COYLE, jan 18-tw* No 351 Penna. avenue. BULLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. V 7E ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON LONDON, PARIS, BREMEN, and other points in Europe, in sums to suit SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO B , No. 352 Pa. avenue, jan 14-im west of Browns’ hotel NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT. WwW E ARECOMPELLED TO ANNOUNCE to the subscribers to the PRIZE EM. BROIDERY RAFFLE, that we shall have to Postpone the drawing for a few days, on account of there being still a uumbcr of chances not yet taken ee es Se Some oblige us by giving us their names early, as we do not wish to delay the drawing any than wecan help. We will state the day for drawing in a future advertisement. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO., jen id Cor. Penn. avenve and Ninth street. OTIC E.—WE SINCERELY TENDER our thanks to all those of our customers who have. in accordance with the notice of the iseue of our bills, called and paid at our desk their re- spective amounts. Those who still owe us are their bills, without respectfully urged to settle uv; waiting to be called, on, which may be disagree. able. All are aware, from the of their bills, of the terms on which they made ee chases, CLAGETT, DSON & jan 21—1it 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE."—This re mark was made by Mr. Jones after tr: one of my American Ramapo Razors. Obes have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ore Double Carbonized IXL. There are no shed while using one of these Razors 6. FRANCIS. dec 31 490 Seventh st. MARBLE WORK—MARBLE WORK! R SALE FO . HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A T variety of American and Italisn MARBLE MONUMENTS, of beautiful and highly finished workmanship, to which invites the attention of the public. Persons in want of Mon- intuasrarnasts cirtimeea’ Fee it to their advan rs % marble and work: ip is of the best quallt Bd bl obtali at q Also, on hand, a stock of 'y Ginished MARBLE MANTELS, which sold at re- ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD. Marble and Brown Stone Yard one deor from 13% street, opposite National Theatre. nov I (Union) ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT —New end eat ones bove Pa. avenue street, above Pa. a pany ’'F oc. REICBENBACA. sep 8—6meoSTu&Th* OPERA GLASSES. [pte tage & MUNRO HAVE OPEN- ed a fine assortment of OPERA GLASSES, which they can sel! atextremely low prices. T! have constantly on hand a large and well sel Bt of FANCY GOODS, TOILET ARTI- CLES, PERFUMERY, &c., to all of which they invite attention at their a No. 310 Penn- sylvania avenue, between Ninth and —-* . next to Messrs. Walter Harper& Cos. jan MADAME DEVOS. FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK. ADAME DEVO®’ MILLINERY HAS AR- rived, and is now opened for at THE LAKES, No 504 Pennsylvamia avenue to which the attention of the ladies of Washing- ton, Georgetown, &c. is respectfully invited jan — JOHNSON'S SALOOR, No. 311 @ street, near Thirteenth street. H* BEING WELL EXPERIENCED IN Cooking, will serve MEALS to M. HOFFA & CO, Bisa tie pie that they will re ope and the ic that Watch Repliring and Jewelry Store in the Ster Buildings, as soon as the the store by the recent fire, can be state of the weather up to this time dered it ible for carpeniers to work jan CHRISTMAS GIFT: T SCHWARZE HAS THE PLE&- R itive of informing the public tat he ie well that ato tien publicin ore FRESH OYSTERS, put up alr. them to their disteat