Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1856, Page 3

ye Tux Coxwon Councit mot on Monday at the usual hour; all the members present ex- vept Mr. Orme. . P. MeKean, Esq., member elect from the Fourth Ward, to supply a vacancy caused by the resignation of A. McD. Davis, Esq., ap- peared, was qualified, and took his seat. Mr. Jofferson presented the petition of J. N. Lovejoy, complaining of injustice done him in the assessment of damages and expenses of opening and paving an alley in square No. 255, &e , and asking relief in the premises; re- ferred to claims committee. The President appointed Mr. McKean a member of the following committees, to fill the various vacancies caused by his election as presiding officer of the Board: Of ways and iueans; on public schools; on money transac- tious of the Corporation; on the health of the city; and on the committee to attend to the interests of the Corporation before Congress. The President presented the petition of Charles Ball and others, asking for the paving and grading of the alleys in square No. 525, referred to the improvements committee. Mr. Lloyd, from the ways and means com- mittee, reported, without amendment, the bill fixing the annual compensation of the Mayor of the city; laid over for further consideration. Mr. Walker, from the improvements com- mitteo, reported a bill for the paving of a foot- = in front of squares Nos 534, 535, and 536, and setting a curb to the same; passed. The President laid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor, transmitting a communication from the Commissioner of Heaith, in relation to the removal of snow; re- ferred to the police committee. The bill from the Aldermen for the relief of Lewis F. Skidmore wastaken up and refer- red to the‘claims committcee. The bill for the relief of George T. Wilson, returned from the Aldermen with an amend- ment, was next taken up for consideration and concurred in The bill from the Aldermen to prevent the tapping of sewers was taken up, and referred to the improvements committe. Mr. Lieyd moved a reconsideration of the yote by which the bill for the relief of Wm Macaboy, Jos. Stenly, and Edward A. Thomas was rejected, “ notwithstanding the objectiona of the Mayor ’* The President ruled the motion ovt of order. Mr. Lloyd appealed frem the decision of the Chair. The question was then put, ‘Shall the de- cision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Board?” And the yeas and nays being demanded thereon, the decision of the Chair was re- versed—yeas %, nays 11. Mr McCutchen moved to lay the motion to Teconsider on the table; disagreed to. Mr. Ruff moved that the Board do now ad- journ; not agreed to. The question recurring on the motion of Mr. Lloyd, it was decided in the negative—yeas 10, nays 10. Mr. Peters introduced a resoluti n authori- zing the couth side of the hallof the Board of Common Council to be partitioned off for the use of the Orphans’ Court; Inid on the table The bill from the Aldermen for the relief of the destitute poor of the city of Washington, Was next taken up for consideration Mr. Lloyd moved to refer the bill to the ways and means committee; disagreed to. The bill being on its third reading, the yeas and nays were taken, and resulted as follows : Yeas—Messrs. Abert, Baldwin, Ball, Fisher, Fuller, Jefferson, Ruff, Turton, Walker, and the President—10. Nays—Messrs AiLee, Bayne, Bohlayer, Lloyd, McCutchen, McKean, Pumphrey, Ven- able, and Towles—9. The bill was then read a third time, and the — being on its passage, on motion, the oard adjourned. Wasntveton’s Birrapay.—The Board of Aldermen of the city of New York have ap- propriated the sum of $2 000 for the celebra- tion of Washington's birthday An order bas been introduced into the Senate of Massachu- setts directing that a message be sent to the House proposing a suspension of legislative business on the 22d of February, and a con- Yention on that day at noon, to commemorate the 124th anniversary of the birthday of Washington, when the farewell address should be read by some one clected for the urpose, and the Gevernor and Council and all the State officials be invited to partake in the tribute to the memory of Washington. A dis- position seems to be gaining to make the 224 of February a holiday. _ Why is there not some movement being made in the city of Washington—the city founded by him, and bearing his name—to unite with other parts of the country in making the birthday of Washiogton a holiday? As a nation we are getting to be thin, grim, and dispeptic, through overwork—through allow- ing ourselves no breathing time, no space for wholesome recreation or health-inspiring ex- ercise. We want more public days, and what day more appropriate for thankegiving and rejoicing than the birthday of him who was first in war, first in pe: and first in the hearts of his countrymen! ill not our City Councils make sume move in the matter, and will not the citizens at large heartily and unitedly back up such a movement? Court or Craims.—Yesterday, the opinion of the court in the case of James H Lindasy vt. the United States was delivered by Chief Justice Gilchrist, in which it is decided that, if the omissions in the evidence, to which reference is made, are supplied, a bill will be submitted to Congress for the relief of the petitioner. The opinion of the court in the case of Stur- es, Bennett, &4 Company vs the United tates, ordering testimony to be taken, was delivered by Judge Scarborough, Judge Blackford dissenting. Chief Justice Gilebrist delivered the opinion of the court in the case of J. D. Beaugrand es. the United States, authorizing a bill favorable to the claimants to be reported to Congress. The argument in the case of Jobn Ericsson vs the United States was resumed by John 0. Sargent, Esq., who had not concluded his ar- Sument, when the court adjourned. The following-named gentlemen were ap- Pointed commissioners to take testimony James L_ Gault, Charleston, 8. C Richard L. Reed,Mincral Point, Wisconsin s a w K. Chase, Conway, Coos county, E. Hunt, Ruseell county, Alabama Thomas L. Ross, Macou Georgia William S.C. Otis, Cleveland, Ohio. Thomas M Stetson, New Bedford, Macs. Ichabod D. Bartlett, Bangor, Maine. Joseph D. Crane, Dayton, Ohio. Tae Wasuiserox Book Company Ester- PRL Un the first announcement of this es- ent we were half disposed to class it with ¢ of the humbug speculations of the day, but after « carcful examination of the stock and prices, and the manner of doin business, we can very cheerfully bear testi- mony to the realcheapness and value of the books, and to the honorable and satisfactor: manner in which the disposal of the gifts is man - Each purchaser of a book selects a sealed envelope, containing the name of the article given with the book he purchases, and the article is immediately handed over to the parebaser. The books are in perfect condition, and if they do not prove so, can be returned, and the list comprises most of the new publi- cations. There seems to beacertain yen ‘ive dispesitionin mankind that must be min- ‘tered to in some way, and if a man is dis- posed to “ take chances’ we know of no mode in which the disposition ean be induiged more Satiefactorily and harmlessly than in buying & cued book and getting @ present thrown in The compavy continue their operations a few days longer, only, at ; tnien Bere j a the sign of the red flag, Screws Covrr.—Yesterda James S. Brown, #q-, of Wisconsin, wae admitted an —— and counsellor of this Court a = Joba C. Dodge, Appellant, vs. John ea oolsey. ‘The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. siding for tho appellant, and by Messrs Sta; 4 Vi pos te idee and Vinton for the Mrs Onpwar has foundi Picayune the way to make Jerry. with two kinds of ? Yos—bens-eggs and n the New Orleans * good Tom and hen-fruit. Two nul’ m-eggs. Tae ANNvAL Meeting of the Young Mens’ Christian Association at the Smithsonian In- prea Ne ge was pepe attended. From the inter Teport of the President, Mr. 0. C. Wight, Se Tearn that the Assoeiation is “ a Frorboroes condition, and enters — ew Year with prospects of enlarged useful- ness. The Association now pein rooms more central and convenient (corner of Tenth Street and Pennsylvania avenue) than for- merly, has a library of some fifteen hundred volumes, to which valuable accessions are promised, and a Reading Room, which for ex- tent and variety is probably superior to = other in the city. The condition of the dif- ferent Christian Associations throughout the country is highly satisfactory. There are now jiations in fifty-five cities, with a mem- bership of five thousand. The services of the talented John B. Gough have been engaged for a lecture before the Association on the 26th inst. bagitpalinenne ted tele some (The Quarter! e po! esigned to be the organ of the cenfedaration, has been issued. o The address before the Association, deliver- ed by the Rev. Thomas H. Stockton of Balti- more, was upon “Liberty—Political, Kcclesi- astical, and Spiritual,’’ and was listened to with marked attention and interest. _ Fourta Warp Revier Mertixc —A meet- ing of residents of the Fourth Ward took place last night, pursuant to public notice, to .evise measures for the relief of the poor; but there were comparatively few persons present. U, wards of one hundred dollars were subscribed. On motion, Mr. P. R. Fendall wag called to the Chair and Wm. H. Ward was appointed retary. Mr. Hugh B. Sweeny was elected Treasurer. On motion, a committee of twelve was ap- pointed to solicit contributions for the rolief of the poor, and a committee of six was appointed to visit and relieve the poor. The following named gentlemen were ap- pointed the committee to solicit subscriptions : John W. Hodgson, E. E. O’Brien, Wm. A. Bradley, A. Rothwell, J. F. Callan, William A Kennedy, Josiah Essex, Benjamin S. Bayly, Alexander Lee, George W. Cochran, Thomas Parker, John F. Coyle, and William H. Ward The following gentlemen were appointed to visit and relieve the poor: J. P. Pepper, Dr. Wm. J C. Duhamel, P. O'Donoghue, J. A. Linton, Thomas Berry, and A. R. Allen. Persons disposed to contribute to the objects of the meeting may hand their cubsecriptions to the Treasurer, orto any one of the commit- tee named above. Lent.—To-day is ‘‘ Ash Wednesday,”’ and our Roman Catholic friends now commence fasting, which, (with the exception of one meal and one collation a day,) is continued until ‘‘ Palm Sunday.’’ Persons excused from fasting, but not of abstinence from flesh meat except in cases of sickness, or the like, are the infirm, those whose duties are exhausting and laborious, persons who are attaining their growth, women enciente or nursing infants, and those who are enfeebled by old age. Our Catholic friends having doubt of being ex- empted as above, are recomnended to consult their spiritual advisers or theig physicians. Tus Istanp Baws for the benefit of the Seventh Ward poor, went off last night with triumphant euccess. Island Hall was filled to its utmost capadity, and many tickets were sold to persene who were not able to be pres- ent. As ali who were present paid, there cannot fail to have been a substantial snm realized for the benefit of the poor of the Ward., Will other Wards be behind the Seventh in their efforts to relieve the dis- treesed ? Tue Concressionat Lisrary.—Our corres- pondent ‘ B,’’ who complains of the “iron pens’’ and the ‘‘want of heat’’ at the Congres- sional Library, evidently labors under a mis- take. The Library is no longer a pleasant re- tort for those who have literary tastes, and the ~mfort or accommodation of the public there: “ot asubject of newspaper or indivi- dual critivisa. e wonder at our correspond- ent’s audacity. Fare Wsatuer Friexps.—It is said that yesterday morning, acaucus Know-Nothing namince for office went up to the House sur- rounded by a crowd of some twenty or thirty friends—but alas! when the caucus nominee was defeated, he returned down the Avenue “solitary and alone’? Every one of his fair weather friends having deserted him. Tae Bostonians use both iron and wood pavements—the former costing $6 per square yard, the latter $225. When stone is used, they prefer # small, beach, round stone, which costs, when laid down, $1.40 per square yard. Let our city authorities look up all these facts and profit accordingly. Tae Avariciovs Max.—Four more truthful lines than the following, are rarely written. The figure which “‘it'’ involves is eminently Suggestive : ‘* That man may breathe, but never lives, Who much receives, but nothing gives ; Whom none can love, whom none can thank, Creation’s blot, Creation’s blank.”’ Goon News.—Our ‘weather clerk’? says that from the appearance of a young crescent moon this morning, he predicts a change of the weather to a more genial temperature. Meanwhile his record is: ** Tuesday night, 8 o’elock, 14°; Wednesday morning, 7 o’clock, 4°, noon 17°, above zero. Quitz a Novetty was exhibited on the river yesterday, in the shape of a horse and sleigh driven up from Alexandria on the Thir, we believe, is the second team which made the trip on the river. Rav. Mr. Ferster, the Ohio self-sharpener, delivers a temperance address to-night, at the ae Methodist church, near the Navy ard. CompLaints anovt Gas will be answered to-morrow, by an officer of the company. Watcu Returxs —There was a full house of lodgers last night, but otberwise, the re- borg show a pretty quiet and well behaved Eqvgstaian Statog or Jackson.—This work, executed by our distinguished fellow citizen, Clark Mills, for the city of New Orleans, is to be inaugurated on Saturday next, Feb. 9th, with appropriate ceremonies. The citizens of New Orieans have taken hold of the matter with much spirit, and intend to make a great demonstration. The firemen will turn out in their full strength, as well as other bodies, civic and military. The Masonic and Odd Fellows’ lodges will appear in full regalia. Seats have been provided in the square for two thousand ladies. PERSONAL «+++ General Hornsby, the second in com- mand in Walker's army in Nicaragua, is in this city. +++ Professor Henry is severcly handled in the Wheeling Intelligencer for his attack on Lieut. Maury. +++ Sidney Smith one remarked that you find people ready enough to de the Samaritan, without the oil and two pence. +++ Uncle Casar,”’ servant of J. Smith, of North Caro! , died on the 6th, over one hundred years old. He wns familiar with the men and incidents of the revolution. ++++ Henry Colburn, the London publisher, made a fortune, and the best evidence of his great business tact is thus briefly told by a biographer : ‘: He was unrivaled in the art of advertising his publications, and died worth £35,000.” «++ Lieut. C. Given, U.S. A., having shot a deserter Ford, near Fort Crawford, Wisconsin, on November 10th, 1855, applied for an 7 in regard to the maiter, and accordingly a Court of Inquiry met at Fort Crawford, December 26th, and, after investi- ating the circumstances, declared that the Tocmnant was fally justified in the act. Mr. Macaulay has received a check for for the copyright of the third and fourth volumes of the History of England. This seems to negative the opinion that pre- ils in arters, that the Messrs. Long- a publish Mr. Macaulay’s works on com mission, as Smith & Bider pablish Thack- ’s, and Bradbury & Evans, Dickeas works. NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE. New Yorg, Feb. 4, 1856. The Maine Liquor Law, if it has not abol- ished drinking, has, at least, made drunken- ness disreputable. Public opinion is now de- cidedly against those who frequent bar rooms, and many who, before the 6 of the law, would boast of having alwarinene something before breakfast, now defer their libations until the darkness shrouds their entrance into the temple Coffee and tea are taking the pice spirituous liquers and the abomina- le compounds yalmed off upon an easily duped public. Coffee houses, to which are attached reading rooms, are being establ:shed in various parts of the city, and fitted up in a manner that will compare favorably with the most fashionable liquor saloons. Four of these places have been established since Christmas, and it is contemplated to have them, before long, in each ward of the city. The enjoy- ments are not confined, however, to imbibing tea and coffee, and reading the news; billiard tables and musical instruments are also fur- nished, that there may be no lack of diversion. This might be imitated with advantage throughout the country. Henry Ward Beecher, that spoiled child of the public, and over-indulged pet of his own congregation, treated his hearers last Sunday to an extraordinary sermon sf ee Kansas. The New England Emigrant Aid Society are endeavoring to raise two hundred thousand dollars, to be applied in erecting mills, build- ing bridges, in Kansas, and otherwise im- Se ey of that Territory. One hundred thousand dollars of the stock was taken im- mediately in Boston, and it is proposed to dis- pose of sixty thousand dollars in New York, and forty thousand in Brooklyn. Beecher ave notice of this from his pulpit before he Began to preach, and exhorted his hearers to take the stock. Now this might be excused in a modern christian minister, although Christ did drive the money-changers from tue temple. But in his sermon, the Reverend gentleman waxed warm, told his congregation, that the the boat investment they could make for Kan- sas, was in Sharpe's rifles; said, a person might as well read the Scriptures to a herd of buffaloes, as to border ruffians, and that death- dealing instruments were the only things to settle matters in that region. Now, this may be all true, for Sharpe’s rifles apply with equal precision to both sides of the question, but it is a very dangerous doctrine to be reached by a christian minister. If the Recictares do not appeal to the passions of men more than thoy dv to buffaloes, let ua set them aside as useless; and let ministers grasp the sword, like Mahomet, and strike the head of every person who does not receive their doc- trines. After the sermon was over 0} his hearers asked him why he gave ufterante to such language; he replied that, he spoke from his feelings, that he was not himself a non- resistant, and that he could not recommend it to others. I have no desire to usurp the place of censor, but I cannot help thinking that, if ministers cannot practice christianity, they ought, at least, to preach it. he ladies of New York have really began to learn wisdom from experience. Ins of the tissue paper shoes, in which so many have in winters, heretofore, marched to the grave of consumptives, they now wear leather or india rubber boots while in the streets; and, these boots, instead of the shave ordinarily worn, are high-heeled, and high-topped like men's. In a sanitary point of view, this change cannot be too highly estimated. The Harbor Commissioners, having com- pleted a survey of our harbor, report its great- est depth to be about seventy-two feet. The greatest depth of the channel between New York and Brooklyn, is sixty feet. The en- trance of our harbor, at the Narrows does not exceed in depth sixty-cight fect The great- est depth is ascertained to be whore the North or Hudson river begins to expand into the b y- The committee of the Board of Education have made their annual report, from which it appears there are at present 12,664 persons at- tending night school in the city, many of whom are over twenty-one years of age. We have had already five weeks of sleigh- ing, and, from all appearances, we will be on runners yet another month. It snows a little almost every night—just enough to replace what is worn. The snow on our streets looka like pac Muscovado sugar, and the great travel keeps it in such a loose state that per- sons sink almost to their knees while crossing The usual amount of crime is perpetrated every day and night; to mention particular eases would affurd readers but little gratifica- tion Tecumsen U7 Hostetter’s Biiters.—_Fraud.—We again call attention tothe celebrated article called Dr. 4. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS 5: for thelr mevical virtues in all cases or General Debility, pops. ral use, many unprincipled men have re with some fre; while be the same ticle al none other, and to buy ne JAS.N. OALLAN, Agent for thin feb B—1w wu's Bronchial Bro C Feapecttaily, fino. F. Ws T. Brows, Eaq., 425 Washin, old in Washington by JAMES N. CAL sista in all the lar, 1 Great CINNATI, O10. 00 years enlargement and pain of the bones a he advice of physicians, and at other times ¥ medicines as had been reco ti#m ; sitll T did not improv compelled to keep my bed, 8 the least, and was nd thereby was pre Yented frori atteuding tomy business. Some weeks ago T Was loduced by a friend to ti CARTER'S SPANISH MIX- TURE. The efect wan intra lous. I felt cot rth dose; 1 ‘one single bottle, and am entirely free from in, 1 feel felt for years, and Lattribute my com pletely-restored health ao! Mixture. ine for rhen- matism and all diseases of the blood, aud cheerfully recom. mend It t» Micted. ontheast coraer Fou! hh 17, 1655, nd Walnut eta, feb 51m rater is a mild Iaxative, tor end stimulant, aod recommended to the pablic, relying opou tte intrinsic worth In the cureef th: lowing complaints: Ail Bilious Derangements, Sick Dy-pepsie, Habitus! Costiveness, Chronic Diarr! a, ‘in in the Stomach and Bowels, General Devility, Colts, Female Weakuens, &c. Por sale by drng Pa. avenne; also, nerally, and by Z. D. JOHN SCHWARTZ, 350 UM, corner Bridge and High « . = Jan 31 Walker & Ce., Marble Hall rium, Growna’ Motel Bulbiin, at thelr display of FA . tr men who stady excelle ticles of dreay an oppor 1 from one of the attractive stock: Tetnced prices: r fered for selecting « Goods tu thia city, at very nov 3—u in now and’s German Bitters, prepared Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Hladelphia, daily increase in their well de- served celebrity etre of all Diseases arising from de- rangement of the itv These Bitters have, indeed, proved & blessing to the afflicted, who show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials. This medicine has established for itself s name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their | hier ngrved cannot reach. It ginet the public confidence by the immense benefite that ‘ed from {t, aud will ever maintaln its post- tion, Bee advertisement, dec 133m crear iJ” Te the Ladies._Dewden’s Dental FLUID Is now acknowledged by all Dentists to be the beat Preperation for the Teeth tn wre. Beltevex Toothache, ar reall 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. Giliman, Washington, D.O. jan 21—3w* (lr Ampbrotyp: ‘Amongst mest at- tractive and beautiful specimens of the Photographic art, now on exhibition at WHITEHURST’S GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES. They aly a besntifal Picture, and In some respects an improvement on the old familiar Da- Kuerreotypes, The Gallery contains quite » large collection of Photographs on paper. Dagnerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court since 1860; members of the United States courts; President Pierce and Cabinet, and map: other AL- nsylvania avenue, is weil worth the trou Rov 26—tf Poblic men of the Nation. A visit to WHITRHURST" ERY, ry ble and the time. UP The Great Russi BONO PUBLICO.—* Kvery mother shorld house handy in case of accidents to the child KEDDING’S RUSSIA SALVE. It ts 4 Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and 1s re. commended by physicians. are and speedy cure for Barus, Piles, Botls, Corns, Felons, Chilbaina, and Old Sores ° kind; for Fever Sores, Ulcers, Ite, Scald Hoad, )recommended by have need it tu the elty of Boston and viciaity for the Tast thirty years. In no instance will this Salve do an injury, or interfere with a physician's prescriptions. It is made from the purest seesetions thous & recipe brought from Russis—of articles growing tm that country—and the propriewre have letters from all classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captains, nurses, and others who have used | ves, and recom: mend ft to others. Redding’s Kasia Salve te put in large tn bo: stam the cover with * dinabled which picture le wee engraved ne whe Pant Price, oe s rey a the stores in wh OF country, ordered any wholesale druggist. For sale at (GTON'S, Agent for Washe fagwo. jen 8 At Locust @ nelby county, Ky, J t rove, SI coun! y , January g2d, by Rev. Mr. Dane? WILL ‘AM Homa ol nce George’s county, M. 74 NIE M. DAVIS. ae DEATHS. On the 3d instant, in the 77th year of his age, JEREMIAH W. BRONAUGH, a native of Loudon county, Va. On the 24 instant, of chronic croup, MARY CATHERINY, daughter of Alex. and Sarah Ann Devers, aged 3 years and 3 mont!s (Warrenton papers copy) WANTS.” RESPECTABLE ENGLISH GIRL WISH- +4 esa situation as Seamstress in a respectable rivate family. Can cut and make Children’s resees, Would have no objection to do light chamber work or travel witha family. Address R. E. Seamstress, Star office feb 6-10* AN TE D—A SITUATION BY A RE- spectable young woman as laundress and chambermaid in a private family, or would do neral housework fora small family. Address ‘M E,’? Star office. feb 6-it* ———— ____ OOK Mlk Le WHITE ese with good references ferred. Apply cor- ee es _o Pease’ avenue. at feb 4-1 AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and ironer, in asmallfamily. A slave is - No one need apply without Beoa —— Apply at this office. jan 19— peeecation Al.—BOARD WANTED—A entleman qualified to teach the English, La- tin, French and Spanish Languages, and ali the higher branches of Mathematics—baving some unoccupied time—wishes to obtain board {n some private family, where his services in instructing a limited numbers of pupils would be received as anequivalent therefor. and references Post Office. Wyn teo nN ACTIVE AND COMPE- tent man, who can read and write to take charge ofalarge dining reom. Also, a compe- tent and Intelligent housekeeper. Apply at 235 F street. jan 31—2aw | HIGHLY INTE IGE LADY FROM the North would like a situation in a School as Musie Teacher, or would not object to going South with afamily. Can teach alin nything —French, Music Drawing, Mathematics, &c For parti¢ulars enquire of L. SAYER, M. D., 51 Tenth street, between Li and F. feb 2-rolw* AN TED.—PURCHASERS FOR v- eral Brick and Frame Houses are wanted. For particulars call at CHARLES WALTER’S General Agency and Intelligence Office, 397 D st , between ad and 4th, opposite City Hall. jan 25—eo6t* 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 ON Paintiags, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and = size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding line done to order with disvatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Pilates Inserted. 256 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. doc 19 JOHN WAGNER. FOR SALE AND RENT. GOK KENT—FURNISHED PARLORS and Chambers, or an entire house, handsomely furnished, situated on 6th street, near the Naticn- al Hotel. Address “A B,”’ at this office. feoo-te WO LARGE PARLORS, RICHLY FUR- ed, for rent, with or without board, at fe' te FLINT’s. URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT—IN Undoubted testimoniais given. Address ‘‘Editor’’ box 51g jan 16 AUCTION SALES. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. sane USTEE’S SALE OF FRAME and Let at Auction —By virtue of a derd of trust duly recorded in Liber J. A. S., folios 375 | &c.. one of the land records for Washi nao) D.C... we shail sell, on TUESDAY, the 12th @ay of Febroary, 1859, on the premises, at 4 0’clk P. m., all of Lot numbered one hundred and | eight (108,) in square numbered six hundred and | Seventy seven, (677,) Cabot’s subdivision. The improvements consist of a two-story frame house ‘erms: One third cash; the balance in 3, 6 and 12 months. A deed given and a deed of trust taken to secure the deferred payments. Allconveyancing at expense of purchaser. A. LLOYD, Trustee. feb 6-WSkds A. GREEN, Auct’r. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. EXTENSIVE SALE OF WINES, Liquors, Cigors, &e., by erder of the Orphan: Court.—Un FRIDAY, February 15th, commenc- | ing at 11 o’clock a. m., | shall sell, at Store 552 Seventh street. opposite Cen're Market, by order of the Orphans’ Court, a large stock of \Vines, Liquors, Cigars, &c., ens ne to the estate of J.T. Neal, deceased, consist' in part of Supertor ‘Old London Dock and other Brandies Champagne Wines, variety of brands Irish and Scotch Whiskey Very superior Old 8) _— Claret Wine, Sparkling Hoc: Holland Gin, Port Wine, Hockheimer Madeira Wines, Santa Cruz Rum Curaco, epee — Stongbton’s Bitters, &c ike a large lot of very superior and common Cigars. ‘he attention of the trade and conisseurs gene- rally is called to the sale as the stock embraces some of the most choice = ia and Wines, not excel.ed by any in the market Terms: Un ler $50 cash ; over $50 a credit of 30 60, and % days, for approved endorsed notes bear- ing interest. G. A. BROWN, Admin’r. "feb 5-4 Cc. W. BOTELER, Auct. By JAS. C, McGUIRE, Auctioneer. JPLENS DID COLLECTION OF ANCIENT | }9 and Modern Paintings.—On THURSDAY th, at 1 o'clock, at the Saloon over Farnham’s Rookstore, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11th street, we shall sell a splendid collection of Oil Paintings, by an- cient and Modem masters: of the former we name Salvator Rosa, Both, Puissin, Bolkman, Caypel, Bold, Hutenburg, and many others ; of the latter latter we name Cols, Willies, Searby, Cooper, Ansdale. Lewis, Boyle, Richardson, &c. The above are from a rollection of H. N Bar- low, Esq ,of Philadelphia, and are really fine specimens of art The saloon will be Ere and the pictures on free exhibition dally until the sale Catalogues may had at the Auction Rooms or at the Saloon Terms : #50 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest feb i—a J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. RS. TRIPP E, NO. 244% STR ,is prepared to accommodate a number of Mem- bers of Congress, with goed rooms, with or with- out board. feb 6 co3t* OARDING —MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE- ral good Rooms with board, suitable for fam- ilies or single gentlemen, at No 563 Pa avenue, few doors from the Capitol. jan M—eo* OARDING.—TWO FAMILIES CAN BE accommodated with board and lodging, at 422 D street, between 6th and 7th streets. jan 30-f RS. BANNER MAN, CORNER OF 9h and E streets, 1s prepared to accommodate per- manent or tguisient boarders on the most reaxon- able terms. jan 29-e05t# OARD,&c—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared toaccommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render thore comfortable who may favor her witb thelr pat: partor the whole, on Capitol Hill, south B street but ashort distance from the south gate of the Capitol F or particulars enquire at this office. fel e06t* {OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine double room, which she offers, with board. feb 1—tf OR RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK House on the southwest corner of F and 20th streets, Washington city Gt) may be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, near Winder’s Bnilding. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant anda few rooms on the first floor of Forrest Hall; and a commodious Store, with Warehouse attached, recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Blunt, corner of High and Gay streets, 0) ite the Hall. or terms apply to ELADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan m OR tNT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of Febrnary. Apply at No. 353 | st., between 13th and Mth. jan 4—tf N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 15 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the property formerly sccupies by Colon 1 Cox, Je (called the Cedars,) poss«ssing rare advantazes as a building site, and market garden. It hasa fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on the great er part cf it—the elevation is such as to command the mostextensive view of Georgetown, Wash- fngton and Alexandria. ‘The fact of this property being just outside of the Co poration limits ren- ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- voto teres ly to J. L. KIDWELL, For terms, &c., apply to J. L. SLL, Georgetown. jan 2—dtf I OOMS FOR RENT.—PARLOR AND BED Room, well furnished, for rent. Apply at 427 Seventh street, between G and H street, and in the neighborhood of the Patent Office. feb 1 lad jf yet ee PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rocky He Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, a peg! the village of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. he place contains 633g acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 32> 40, with a wing 25 31, and all necessary out houses. Cit ‘ty will be taken as s = THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17—tf At United States Hotel. OQOMS TO LET —A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rooms are on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan 30—eotfl i SUNNYSIDE FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRI- Ss ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va., 1 mile from the Lon, Bridge, or 2g miles from Centre Market, wit easy access by Washington and Alexandria turp- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. Whe farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the balance well isid off in arable flelds and meadows. Also, about 600 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected ard planted in suitable ti ius. are tan rovements consist of a good Dwelling Honse of 5 rooms, beside parret and basement; @ house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with eomeny sheds &c., usual toa dairy and market farm. desiring to purchase can get further in- ‘ermation by as ng to BURKE & HERBERT, bscriber on the 5 Alexandria, or to sul mpi eye Terms liberal. ————————— ee OR RENT—IN GEORGETOWN, A TWO- nov i2—cotf brick house, with extensive back build- rate A fine a) ents for servants. Gas pi throughout the house, a pump of water in the yard, a large garden, and enclosed lot on each side ofthehouse Also, for hire by the month or year a first rate dining room servant, sober, honest and active, and accustomed to drive a one horse car- riage Enquire at this office, or on Gay street, re Georgetown. jan 16—diw&eotf (YOR RENT SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf ——$—$—<— — .—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- eras lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on at street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for 1 ing or for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a 1 law and miscellaneous library. Apply at Now, 4% street, near the City Hall. jan 5—tf 1URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MRS. F G. ANDERSON Patri des paper oe for rent, suitable for a ly or single s he rent will be moderate No. 26 fa. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large Swelling hove eligibl; ee none ly opposite the Cit) Hail, and —— y oe nished, containing rooms; will rent for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the honse. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf .ELLAS, CANES, ENGRAVINGS, Beatioamry, ey ELLIs’s. ' jan 20 IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR STOCK REVIOUS TO RECEIVING OUR EX- tensive Spring supplies, we shall commence to-day and continue until the 15th Instant to sELL oF¥ at cost, for cash only, the following articles: All fancy plaid, brocade, and stripe Dress Silks Rich printed all-wool French Mousseline Delaines Handsome plain and plain Merines and Coberg Cloths A large stock Cloak and Dress Trimmings and Ribands A good assortment long and square Brocha, Stella, and plaid Cloth Shawis 25 Indjes’ rich Velvet, Moire Antique, Silk, and Cloth Cloaks, all of the newest styles, and must be sold te close a consignment. We have also just opened: A general assortment of fine and medium quality Shirting Cottons, all of the best class Richadrson and Barkle’s Shirting Linens, war- ranted pure flax, ranging from 373g cts., to 31 r yer slits small figured light colors English Cal- jcoes, at 12% cents 0 pieces assorted plaid Cambrics and Muslins, very cheap 15 dozen fine stitched Linen Shirt Bosoms 10 pieces more of those rich iustre plain black Silks 100 Fine Bombasins, Alpacas, and English Crapes 25 dozen ladies’ best Kid Gloves Silks and Cotton Hosiery All will be sol? at fatr low prices, and all goods warranted as represented. Purchasers are particularly invited to call and examine for themselves before making their pur- chases ¢ sewhe e. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 533 7th st , adjoining Dexter's Hotel. feb 1—eclw OR SALE—FIF TEEN HUNDREDCORDS PINE WOOD, standing, situated on the Potomac, near the mouth of Wicomico! River and Neal’s Creek. A vessel drawing aneasy draught of water can go in the Creek. or anchor within forty yards of the landing. The land is level and the farthest to haul is not haifa mile Terms accommodating. Address JOHN HAMMERSLY, Harris Lot, Charles co., Md. jan 31—law3w )XKKA HEAVY PLATED E TEA BETS, CASTORS CAKE BASKETS, &c. We invite attention to our assortment of the above Goods, all of th» best quality and newest les. “7 oo ses ALBATA FORKS, LA- 5, &c. ‘Also, ver! DLES, SPOONS, These goods are all wren Ai reg nrg of silver, as to defy the strictest scrutiny. iia MW GALT & BRO., 321 I’a. avenue betw. 9th and 10th sts. jan 3— CHRISTMAS GIFT! SRT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- oer informing the public that he is well prepared for accommodating the public in general fic FRESH OYSTERS. put up air-tight, for sending them to their distent friends in the coun- try. He also keeps constantly on hand a fine sup- plyof PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS Pies callon R. SCHWARZE, corner of 11th and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf OTICE. tofore exist ng between the subscribers, in the Coai and Wood business, has this day becn dis- it. solved by mutual a E. WATERS. MARY L. WATERS, ‘ Having been authorized to settle the affairs of the above firm, all pe:sous having claims can pre- sent the same tome. All preset a are to id to me, or my author! nt only. bere Dulles date rE WARD, Jan 2i—eo3w _Corner of B and 12th streets. " DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. RS. A. C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED Ae hie new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and engaged an Assistant O. r, (one of the best'in the ‘Distriet,) she intends not to have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- TURES pu up in Embossed Cases for Fifty Cents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one Liar. erate eepert pei poet Deguerre- It} Oil Paintings, &c., &c. r Nrs-R. solicits the patronag e of the Ladies par- ah . i> Rooms—401 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and I. jan 21-tf BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE, OW PREPARED TO DRAW Waits oF EXCHANGE ON LONDON, PARIS, ooh , and other points in Europe, in sums to suit SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. aWee ‘ Bankers, No. 352 Pa. avenue, jan 14-1m ‘west of Browns’ hotel. CLOCKS, OR A GOUD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his prices will not fright- enyou. He tries one tho! ‘hiy, himself, and those who buy him are sure to get 8 good one or have their money refunded. jan OKRTE MONNALES, CAKD CASES, Ca bas, Cards, Vases, &c., at 306 Pa. ave., betw. oth and 10th ete. “°? SOuN F. ELLIS. at the Piano N&*, eer received F. ELLIS. jan” joan FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Disastrous Fire in Philadelphia. ~ Paivavetraia, Feb. 6.—The woolen and carpet factory of Joseph Carside, in Haydock street, was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. The loss is stated at $80,000, with @ trifling insurance. A small portion of the stock was saved. One hundred and fifty per- sons were thrown out of employment. Four frame dwellings were also consumed, and several families rendered houselese. Baltimore Markets. , nr Bartiwore, Feb. 6.—The harbor is still closed, but the weather is moderating. Flour is less firm, holders asking but $8 123, $8 only is offered. cook engl ca ube Wheat is quiet; prime w iJ a$1.95, seek te prime red $1. 75a$1.80 Corn uiet; yellow and white, by measurement, 63a68e Provisions are dull and unc - Mess rk $17. Bbacon—Shouiders 8tc, sides 9ic, ams 12al3c. New York Markets. New Yont, Feb. 6. —Flour is quiet; sales of 5,500 bbis.; straight State at $7.624, good Ohio $8 31, Southere $8 94. , Wheat is inactive and quotations are nomi- nal; Southern red $1 90. Corn is improving: sales of 25,000 bushele—Western smizeh, at Ade. Pork is firmer; sales of 400 bbls. mess at $16. Beef is dull and unchanged. Lard is firm; sales of 300 bbls at 10} Whisky declined; sales of 300 bbls. Ohio at 33i0. Stock Markets, New Yous, Feb. 6 —Stooks are dull; Chi- cago and Reck Island railroad 894; Cumber- land Coal Company 23); Illinois Central 96, Southern Michigan 917; Reading 87); Vir- ginia 6's 944; Missouri 6's 854. Sterling exchange is firm. 9- 10-4, 11-4 AND 12-4 BED BLANK- 9 ETS, very cheap, red, blue and gray Freuch Merino and Merino Plaids Quilled Skirts, Hoslery and Gloves White, red and yellow Flannels With many other Winter Goods to be clesed out cheap WM. R. RILEY, Cor. 8th st , opposite Centre Market. jan22—1m NOTICE /F\HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING SOLD OUT his stock of Hats, Caps, Furs, &c.. (witha view of engaging in a larger business,) to Mr. B. fl. Stinemetz, eae area ge bim to the patrona; the public T'shall romain atthe old stand for two weeks to settle up my “papas a ——— all those indebted to me to cai setel after that a “ed bills Temaining® uneetied ‘wit be laced in the hands of a for. yan 20 2w JOHN T. EVANS. HATS, CAPS, FURS, &c- HK UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT- fully announce to bis friends and the public that he hrs purchased the entire stock of Mr. J. T. Evans, jr., and will continue the HAT, CAP and FUR bosiness in the store lately occupied by him, No 236 north side Penn. avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. Having manufactured for several years in one of the mort fashionable and well regulated Hat establishments in the District he feels confident that he will be able to please in quality, style and price all who may favor Lim with a call A full assortment of gentlemen’s dress black ard brown French felt Hats; Children’s Fancy Hats, Canes, Umbrellas, &c BH. STINEMETZ, 236 Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts. jan 3—2w 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 =t very low prices, 2 UNDY, E.K L! jan 15—tr__No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. HATS!—HATS: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- tonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap Ané Gent’s Furn. Store, 494 Pa. avenue. 3—tf deo COLUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 13th st. (assis MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Berf, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lari, t with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all ii sons. C.M having had sixteen years experience ina neighboring ‘city, fiatters himself that he will be able to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate cl and strict persona! attention to the wants of cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. jan 23—2aw2m ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT —New and second hand ee eee baci manvfactories, at moder a nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and — a attended to at No 498 Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue _ F. C. REICHENBACH. sep 8—6meoS Puk Th* GOOD INVESTMENT & 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 Rall Bonds Virginia and Tennessee do J1linets Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1817 The above securities are un: meee safe. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT &CO., jan A—im Bankers, 352 Pa avenue. SHAVING CREAM, POMATUM, HAIR Dye, Tricopherous, Hair Ul, Col , Brash- es, Combs, &c , at 306 Pa. avenue. th and 10th streets. JNO. P. ELLIS. Jan 26-4tf M. HOFFA & CO, EG Le ee ae eee ys and the public that re open Watch Repeiing and J ry Store in the Star Batidings, as soon as the slight damages done to the store by the recent fire, can be ; the state of the weather up to this time having ren- dered it impossible for carpenters to work > Jan 12— ¥Y MARY ANN. 200 copies more just published at the Music aad Piano Store of JNU. F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. %h and 10th sts, jan 26—tf OTICE.—THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY LN cautioned against purchasing —e by William V. H. Brown, and the w » to Franklin Skinner, bearing date 13th of F. ry, 1855, for the sum of five hundred dollars, and pey- able twelve months after date Sald note having been fraudulestly obtained, neither said Brown or if will the same. Ge ae GEO. W. BOARDMAN. jan 3—law3w* BE lene hae RAWING AND MATHEMATICAL IN- struments, Jn cases, imported by the under- signed, from F arcpe; ‘various sizes and styles, ranging frou $1 75 Cire? “iba ia ERA CK TAYLOR. Pt Bh csctchne N ne ACAULAY'S ENGLAND, 4 vols fora dollar. The H' of Ei the accession of James the ond, by Thomas Babington Macaulay, embellished with an accu- uithor, at rate portralt of the O7LOK & MAURY’S fed2 Bookstore, near 9th st. LL WHO 3 take care of their health will do well to call at LANE’S, who has ¢ full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffiers, and — and Shawls, and wil: sell pd for cashat — Furnishing Store, 204 Pa. avenue. jan TT OSTON poet 1tAN ALMANAC jan tt “S recetved thi GANCK TAYLOR. JEWELRY STORE. panne, Huts LATS OF PARIS, HAS opened a new French FANCY GOODS and JEWELRY, on_ Louisiana avenue, opposite ony — oy . =e stew attention of ey is é band BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, Wietdaes, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS, and a general assortment of JEWELRY. = _ E PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF jenry vo. 5 jhe ok TAYLOR. CCORDEONS, BANJOS, GUITARS, Poa eee JON F ELLIS, jan%6 306 between Sh and 10th