Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1856, Page 3

Mr. Epitor: The ladies of Geo: wo, resolved on Monday evening last to give a cotillon EVENING STAR.| uy wim Se in hi of Leap Y LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. |i. the residence of Mr. 2. 0. E——n,on Stl erick street, that excellent gentleman Count or CrAims.—Yésterday, the argu- | and his lady readily consenting to their wishes, ment in the case of John Ericason vs. the United States, was resumed by John 0. Sar- gent, Esq , who concluded his argument; and the case was submitted for the decision of the court. 4 The ease of Jacob Gideon vs. the United States was next taken up by the court. This is a claim for an alleged non-fulfilment on the of the government of a contract (entered into between the claimant and the d of Navy Comminsioners) to furnish for the use of the office of Navy Commissioners blank books, blank contracts, and blank bonds. The argument in favor of the claimant was made ye ecars Q. Sargent, ceq., and that in behalf government by the Solicitor; when the case was submitted for the decision of the court, and the court adjourned. and doing alb in’ their power to add to the pleasure of the evening. The company met at seven o'clock; and such an array of beauty and wit as was thero isseldom met'with in any city. ‘The Misses T—1)"Miss F—L, Miss K—t, Misses O—s, and Miss @—s, ea J as committee of arrange- ments, did the thing up in a style worthy o: the highest praise. Having procured a fine band of*music and the greatest abundance of refreshments, the hours passed off in the most cheerful manner, the ladie= acting the part of beaux. Indeed, nothing Gould have been more pleasing than to witness the above named beautiful ies, together with the charming Miss K—y, Misses O—t, Misses O—ns, and numbers of others not recollected, but whose beauty and manners added equally to the pleasures of the evening, bearing their partners on their arm, and Tead ing to the dance, with bright and cheerful countenances, which seemed to fill all with life and animation. Indeed, it was one of the most novel and beantiful sights ever witnessed. The pleasures being kept up until a late hour, all returned to their homes highly gratified with their night’s adventures. May they continue to not ‘weary in well doing;’’ and before the opening of another leap year, secure the objects of their fondest Sunny Sovrg.—Even the Louisianians are shivering and shaking, and the negroes at New Orleans gaze with wonder at newly- formed ice two inches in thickness. There, as here, “old Sol’’ appears to have lost his wonted warmth and geniality, for when he smiles it is with a cold formality which make men shiver. But for the name of the thing, we might almost as well be transported (po pendg eh eprite wishes, and be blest with all the responsibili- And nel he, darting rte ct mow, | ie vecenariy consequent upon to union Of vernal Phebus burned upon his brow.’ | !oving hearts. CorRESPONDENT. GxoRGETOWN, Feb. 6, 1856. PaREWELL SiEIGHING !—Good bye, old fel- low! we've had some pleasant times togethér, but the best of friends must part; cireum- stances compel you to leave, and you have our best wishes ir your prosperity wherever you may go. We shall miss you very much, with your musical accompaniments of jingling bells and merry voices; we shall miss the smooth, silent gliding cutters, dashing on with their rich freight of fair women half buried in furs. Runners no more, we must “wait for the wagon.’’ Good bye, sleighing! Don’t forget your Washington friends; call as often as you are passing, and come next win- ter, and pay uz a good ji visit again. Gas.—Wishing to be perfectly impartial, we give place to the following communication. Since its reception, we have suffered great personal inconvenienee on account of a poor quality of light, and sincerely hope that the trouble may be remedied soon : W. D. Wallach, Esq.—Sir: The cause of many gas lights refusing to burn at this time, is owing solely to the present extraordinary cold weather. The lowness of the tempera- ture of the air causes the moisture (always existing in gas as well as in the atmosphere.) to congeal in the service pipe, forming an in- crustation similar to hoar trost, which impedes the flow of the gas The obstruction may often be seoaeul by pouring boiling water upon the service pipe which is exposed to the atmosphere, especially where it leaves the round, or is in contact with a cold wall any of the street lamps have been thawed out, but the continued cold season renews the difficulty mentioned every night. The unparalleled severity of the winter thus far, is unprecedented since the introduc- tion of gas light into the city, and the partial derangement of re in ¢o1 ence is, of course, more sensib! ieaetast. The same deprivation, from the same cause, is much complained of in our neighboring cities AN OFPICER OF THE CoMPANY. VALENTINES.—St. Valentine’s Day is ap- proaching, that most romantic and long famed season, when folks have the inestimable privi- lege of giving away anything valuable or pe wilees getting the credit thereof, and of saying what they please to whom they lease, without being personally responsible. e exercise of this privilege is supposed to do experimenting parties immense good, and it probably does, as all continue to think so from year to year. In fact jit is a pleasant time. and no mistake. Of course, the only Valen- tines worth sending will be advertised in the “ Star,’’ and we recommend our friends who wish such articles to keep a sharp eye on our columns. Fraxkuin Fire Cowrany.—At the annual meeting of this company, held last evening. the following members were elected officers for the ensuing year: Robert E. Doyle. Presi- dent; W. H. Fanning, Vice President; Geo. R. Crossfield, Secretary’ R. G. Eckloff, Assistant Secretary; John T. Coumbs, Treasurer; Henry S. Ward, First Engineer: W. M_ Stansbury, Second Engineer: John Hudson, Third Engi- neer; Thomas L Martin, Captain of Hose; J. B. Medley, Firat Director; John McDonald, Second Director; J. H. Posey, Third Director; George Shakleford, Keeper of Apparatus. - Porice InteLuiceNce.—Officers Handy, Allen, Wise and Simonds, arrested Daniel Stewart and John Bloyce for stoning the house of Josiah Hitchcock; they were bound over for court by Justice Hollingshead Isaiah Hitehcoek and Thomas Goodin were also bound over for court by Justice H., for firiug a gun at the parties who were stoning the house. At the same office, Celey Hessler, Ann Burns, Emma Brown, and others of the frail fair sex, were bound over to keep the peace, for fight- ing and riot. inranticipg.—An inquest was held this morning at Justice Hollingshead’s, by Coroner Woodard, upon a new born mulatto child, found under the steps of the house occupied by Mr. Plant, on the corner of Thirteenth-and-d- half and C streets. The infant, a fine looking child, bore evident marks of having been strangled, und the jury brought ina verdict accordingly. Wuo was tost a Coat?—A Coat was found upon the street lately containing valuable pa- _ ; the owner wail obtain the Coat at the ayor’s Office, by proving property, &c. Wit tue Taaw, occasioned by this rain, carry off the Long Bridge? isthe anxious and universal inquiry this morning Remember- ing the destruction occasioned upon tae river by the thaw four years ago, when there was not such a quantity of snow upon the ground as at present, it cannot be doubted that the continuance, for any length of time, of a warm rain, will raise the river and canal much above their usual level, and cause much loss of property, even should the bridge stand the pressure of the freshet. We notice that the owners of property along the line of the canal are already taking pre- cautions in view of the threatened flood. ‘Tax Mustcat Convention at the Smithso- nian Institute, will commence, it will be seen, on the 1Sth inst., under the direction of Prof. Woodbury. Uston Cnotr.—Those concerned will please notice the call for a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Union Choir, at the house of the President of the Board on Friday night. A Goop Inga.—In this inclement season, every new idea for alleviating misery should be freely circulated, and we cheerfully give e) publicity to the following communication : a Mr. Editor: A plan by which a great deal of suffering among the children of our city may be relieved, suggested itself to my mind. There are wany families who have clothing of their children which they have outgrown, and are nouse to them. Now I propose that some store be selected in every Wabi, that such persons having clothing may send it to that place, and that the Ward committee may dis- tribute it about to the comfort of the suffering little ones. Yours, very respectfully, A Tarte. Supreme Covrt.—Yesterday—No 53 John C. Dodge, appellant, vs. John M. Woolsey The argument of this cauze was continued by Mr. Vinton for the appellee. and concluded by the Hon. Geo. E. Pugh for the appellant. No. 57. Alexander Hunter’s executor, ap- vs. Philip H. Minor. The argument ause was commenced by the Hon. H. Winter Davis for the appellant, and continued \ by Mr. Lawrence forthe appellee. Adjourned x Luyr.—Yesterday (Ash Wednesday,) was observed appropriately in our city by differ- ent congregations—Catholic, Protestant Epis- copal, and Lutheran. Wartca Kercrss.—W. N. Thompson, slave, drunkenness; five lashes. The usual number of lodgers were accommodated. ————_{—__>-_ = GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. a Gzorcetowy, Feb. 7, 1856. The cold has considerably moderated. Rain commenced falling last night, and bas contin- ued so to do, until the present time; much of it however freezes as fast as it falls, which has rendered it almost impossible for pedes- trians to get along. If, however, the wind shall remain at the point where it now is, and the cold continue to moderate, and it ceases to freeze, we think there is at least reason to ap- preLend something of a freshet. Should such a thing occur at the present time, with the tre- mendous body of ice now upon our river, con- sequences of a very disastrous character would we fear, be likely to follow.’ We therefore think it would be policy upon the part of our Water street merchants generally, to prepare for the worst. _ The Presbytery of Baltimore, met this morn- ing at 12 o’clock, in the Bridge street Preaby- terian church, for the purpose of considering the expediency of dissolving the pastoral re lations existing between the Rev. J. M. P. At- kinson and said church. The result of their deliberations has uot yet transpired. _We have been inforined by Mr. Vanderwer- kin, the enterprising proprietor of the Union Line, that in consequence of the extreme cold, and several of his drivers getting frost-bitten, that it has been impossible fur him to keep on the line a sufficient number of coaches to ac- comodate the travelling public. Winter continues to attract large crowds at Forrest Hall, with his Chemical Dioramas. There will no be no exhibition to-morrow evening, but on Saturday afternoon and even- ing his ear gift exhibition comes off. The one in the afternoon will be for children, and that at night for all who may attend. There wil! doubtless be a perfect jam. No material change has occurred in the markets since our last. Spgortaror. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. Exsction.—At a meeting of the Western Hose Company No. 1, held February 5, 1856, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year: W. Riggles, President; C. W. Drury, Vice Precident; F. N. Holts- man, Secretary; F. T. Wilson, Treasurer ; Samuel Tinckler, Rcbert Martin, and William Tennant, Directors; James F. Edwards, John Watters, and Patrick Hagerty, Auditors. Larcexy.—Two eolored men named Fennel Grey and William Carpenter, were arrested by officer Fanning last night, as they we: it. tempting to sell some stolen goods, consiating of two pair of gaiters, a pair of gums, and Some woolen gloves. The shoes have been identified by Mr. Francis Prott, on Seventh Street, as his property. Grey and Carpenter were taken to the Guard House and committed to jsil gz Sevexta Ward Batt for the benefit of the poor, we are informed by one of the mana- gers, is likely to realize some two hundred for the poor of that Ward. One gentleman—Mr. arrison Semmes—took forty tickets; and what he did not dispose of, he paid for him- self. The managers are requested to meet at Island Hall at balf-past seven om Saturday evening next. Dip you ever see so many Massachusetts folks in town before? Every third man meet has a “ Boston’’ look—wears white cloth Gaiters, and has that semi-English dress and appearance, so peculiar to the inhabitants of Sscient Shawmut. Friends of Banks, we « gueee.”” Exrraonvis any Perrorwance'—We stated yesterday the fact of a horse and sleigh com- Sy up from Alexandria on the river; the “Union” of this morning has a notice of the same performance, but accidently substituted New York, for Alexandria, making it rather & startling sleighing exploit. ALEXANDRIA, Fob, 7, 1856, The County Court still continues in session. We learn that the Grand Jury have decided that all gift lotteries, whether of concerts or otherwise, are contrary to the State law, and presentable. A nogro woman, servant of Mra 0. Neale, attempted suicide a day or two since by tak- ing laudanum, but an emetic prevented se- rious effects, and she is now doing well _ The election day draws on apace. and with ite approach applicants become more numer- ous. For Wood Measurer—W. C. Reynolds, K. N.; J. Wesley Avery, K. N., are an- nounced. For Superintendent of Police, in addition to the half dozen heretofore noted— G. W. Huchins. K.N ; Elihu Stanton, K. N present themselves As yet, but one gentl man differing with the Kouw Nothing organ- ization is announced as a candidate for any municipal office. Oar City Council met last night. The bill for the admission of the Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire road within city limits passed. An appropriation of one hundred and ney dollars was made for the benefit of the Friend- ship Fire Company. Bill for a new organiza- Maeriice Exrraorpinary.—In the Ryland Chapel fair room, this evening, at 7} o'clock, quite a young couple will be united in the holy bonds of wedlock. Go and seek a life- partuer for yourself, as @ number are still there ready for the noose. The Fair will not close until Ratucday night. Beave —Driver of omnibus No. 17, Union Line, iscomplimented by the correspondent of the — for ejecting a drunken man from hie coweh. We hope that this praise will in- duce his fellow coachees to do likewise. Tae Nata Qveex —Uar theatre goers are anxiously waiting the production of this be- witebing performances, with its beautiful Scenery, its ploasing music, and its battalion of young girls, in serri rray Re.—The fair opponent | tion of the gas works ; referred to committee stil Health, wh have on —_ Other business of little import trans- ture, but if the | acted. weather clears, we tr ing to-night at the Lyceum Hall ested will attend. The meeting ig) romises to be a large gathering of the Dem- j i ey and will, we presume, open the cam _Pime —We learn that the tank shop at the | paign of 1856 The municipal e! fection on the nary Yard was wholly consumed by fire this First Tuesday of March, and the County elec- ‘Tan tion on the last Thursday of a ¢ being to the great ust that every one inter- 7 Taw Crrwtvar Court stands adj ii imi kirmishes she first Monday in March, sinh hapa poe eae As Evrorr ro open Bartivore HARBOR. — Another effort was made posteriey morning to open: a track down the river from Baltimore, (we learn from the American.) for the relief of those vessels lying inside of the mouth of the mouth of the river. Sixty mon were wearsag ed in a a track from the point where t! steamer Refief was, near! opposite the Laza- retto. The mode of work is to reduce the thickness of the ice which is afterwards broken hy the Relief, and a number of men in the rear with poles push the floating cakes under the ice on each side of the track, so that no ob- struction will be presented. Two ice ploughs, each capable of cutting a track four inches deep, with the aid of one horse to each, will be put to work to-day, and it is thought that in two and a half days, with the Relief to fol- low, a track to Annapolis will be opened. The steamboat Georgia which left Annapolis on Tuesday morning for Norfolk proceeded as far as Thomas’ Point, when she was obliged to re- turn, it being impossible for her to make her way through the ice, The ico at that point was three fect thick where it had not been disturbed. An observation was made from the cupola of the Capitol, at Annapolis, by means of a large telescope. and fora distance of probably seventy miles, the bay presented an unbroken field of ice The prospeet therefore of open- ing a track, except for the relief of those vessels which are lying north of Annapolis, is poor at present, norcan it be hoped that any of the vessels awaiting an opportunity to go to sea will be able to do go until the break- ing up of the ice with the ape of spring, and probably not before the first of March. The ice is not so thick in the harbor as is generally supposed. It was measured in seve- ral places and the greatest thickness found was thirteen inches, The ice below is thicker and it is supposed there will be comparatively little difficul ¥ in the harbor if the track in the river can be accomplished. Snockine TRagEDy.—A most shocking trag- edy was enacted at Jefferson city recently, of which the following are the particulars: Mr. Francis Turner, a middle aged man, and a house painter by profession, and who had amassed a comfortable property, afew months since married a yeung and beautiful woman, to whom he was tenderly attached. Of late, however, it is said, he had become jealous of her, and treated her with great harshness. For several days past, he had been very mel- ancholy, and neglected bis business, and was constantly under the influence of liquor. On the fatal evening, about 6 o’clock, he went home, entered the parlor where his wife was seated by the fire, approached herin a ferocious manner, and exclaimed, ‘‘ We’ve lived lon: enough !’’ and instantly drew a revolver nel pointed it at her, but as he hesitated some- what, it gave her time to fly through an open doorway and close the door afterher. He at- tempted to push open the door, but she placed herself firmly against it, and succesafully Te- sisted his efforts. In a few minutes she heard the discharge of a pistol, and a fall upon the floor. She then raised an alarm, and some of the neighbors entering the apartment with her, found the unfortunate man in the last agonies of death He had fired a ball through his brain. The deceased was, ordinarily, a tem- perate. industrious, and respectable citizen.— New Orleans Bee Hesaews.—The number of Hebrews in the great cities is thus stated:—New York 12,000, Pailadelphia 2,500, Baltimore 1,800, Charles- ton 1,500, London 20,000, Amsterdam 25, 000, Hamburg 9 000, Beriin 5,000, Cracow 20,000, Warsaw 30,000, Rome 6 000, Leghorn 10,000, Constantinople 80.000, Jerusalem 6,000, Sm na 9,000, Hebran $,000. In Berlin there are 2,000 Christian Hebrews; also some thousands in England. Fifty-eight clergymen of the Church of England are converted Hebrews Us Professor Kiss of Berlin has commenced the execution of an equestrian statue of King Frederick William the Third, as likewise that of amonument to be erected to the late Priv Councillor Beuth. At the same time, he is about to finish the sculptures which are to adorn the new Museum at Borlin. Have Saved $500."'—This remark, entleman the other d bad been restored to him by Greth’s genalne) “ELECTRI vat if Httle timely becomes seated fr T application of this wonde: wade, hnudreds of dollars won! be sav 4 life mad: tolerablealso. Only office, 39 south Kighth street, Phil adeiphia. Ask Mark Grigg, Keq., 45 Marshall treet, and hundreds wen cured. for advice. ___ fab 7203 Fraud.—We 4 article calied Dr. J. {> Hostetter’s Bitter: . ach general use, many nupri bottles with some genuine; while i> Publie TROCHES differ m, eakers, Brown's Bronchial om Congh Lozenges a Speakers (or remov By allowing « Lozenge vthiug effect to the i, Asthina, or any ates Coughs Buoxcwiat, Troctgs? seems to me a simple and ‘m for administering, iu combination several medic Phyatcians { sists in all the large cities in t Great Cure of Rheumati in Cin- NC EVIDENCE.—For more nifering with rhenmati«m, azd boues aud joints. I have strictly nd at other tim: 4 ommended for atinin ; still Ldid uot improve in the least, frequently compelled to keep my bed, and thereby was pre vented from attending tomy bu: jome weeks ago T Was induceil by a friend to try GA NISH MIX- : biy im- ; [have only used iree from all pain. I feel pantel « medicine for rheu <u aud all diseases of the blood, and cheerfully recom: mend ft to the affifcted. D. wast corner Fourth and Walnut «ts. 855. complaints: All Dyspepsis, Habitual Chronic ‘aiu tn the Stomach and Bowels, General Debility, Weakuess, Ac. and b Georgetown, Jan 31 icf? Noah Walker & Uo., Marble Hail Clothing Bmporium, Browus’ Hotel Building, respectfully announce that their display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING is now re ection, comprising an assort meat of COATS, Ti OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALUONS, of the uewost and richest de signa ip material, trimuing and workmanship. men who study excel To geutle- y Arch street, Philadelphia, daily fncrease {0 th served celebrity for the cure of all Dises rangement of the liver. These Hitters bh a blioasing to the afflicted, who show most flattering teatimoulals. This m for itelf a name that competitors, schemes, or seductive ed the pablic coufiden been derived from See advertisement. fea and {mparte a delightfal flavor to the mouth and breath.” For sale by Obarles Stott & Co., and Z, D. Gillman, Washington, v. ©. jan 2—awe now » are the AMBROTYPES, They are traly # beautiful Picture, and fu some respects an {mprovement ou the olf familiar Da- guerreotypes. The Gallery coute! ite « large collection Of Photographs on paper, Dag States Supreme Court riuce i States cuuria; President Pierce aud n} ablic meu of the Nation. A visit to WHITEHURST’S GAT- -KRY, No. 424 Pornsyjvante avouge, '8 well worth the trou- Die aud tue time. nov 28—tf i The BONO PURLICO. house handy Iu case of accidents to REDDING'’S RUSSIA It fae Bowtoa remedy of thirty yea commended by physiciana, Tt ta Burus, Piles, Bolla, Corns, Feion: of every kind; for Fever Sores, 8, Itch, Scald Head, Nettle Rach, Bunions, Sore Mipples, jrecommeuded by r Stings, jus ified to by thoussede who and victaity for the last the purest materials, from a recipe brought from Ruasia—of articles growing in that country—eud roptietora have letters from ali classes, clergymen, physicians, ses captains, Surges, and others who have used It themsel mend it toothers. Reiding’s Rassia Salve is tin boxes, stamped on the cover wi @ Uisablet soldier, which picture eugravet ou the Wrapper. Price, % Onis a Box. at all the stores in town or country, sud may be ordered of any wholessle druggist. For sale at SHILLINGTON'S, Ageut for Wash ington. wan REE SERVANTS WANTED_—ONE AS fo werk ened aa ara eaite ponees “er ply one was iron wi at Dr. MAYNARD’S, corner Pa. avenue ‘asttend L streets. feb 7-3 ANTED—THE FINDER OF A ROUGH white country cloth Coat, containing aig of value to no one but the ewner. By leaving it with the subseriber t! will receive his thanks and likewise be rewarded. F. LEE, Feed Merchant feb 7-30" 12th, between B and C sts. ASENTLEMAN, WHO WRITES A GOOD hand, and hasa Lerten = knowledge of ac- counts, wishes for a situation as Clerk or Book- keeper ina hotel or mercantile house. Address “SA B,”’ at this office. feb 7-3t* By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. oh USTEE’S SALE OF FRAME HOU , 4 and Let at Auction —By virtue of a derd of trast duly recorded in Liber J. A S., folios 375 &c.. one of the land records for Wasbi co., D.C., we shall sell, on TUESDAY, the 12th F , 1858, on the premises, at 4 o’clk P. m., all of Lot numbered one hundred and eight (108,) in square numbered six hundred and sesntetamean (Or) Cabs subdivision. | The lerme Or c of = two-story frame house oe herr One third cash; the balance in 3, 6 and mont A deed given and @ deed of trust taken to secure the deferred payments. All conveyancing at expense of purchaser. A. LLOY D, Trustee. feb 6-WS&ds A. GREEN, Auct’r. MRS: TRIPPE, 44% STREET, WANTS TO hirea Cook One who understands her bus- iness perfectly can find a good situation by apply- ing coneaie tely. No other need apply. feb 7-' ANTED—A FULDER’S BIRTHAT THE Capitol, or some other respectable situation. The best of party references given. For further particulars enquire at this office. feb 7-1t* MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTH- ERS —A gentleman, whose qualifications are undoubted, desire: to secure copying or other writing, for either a week, month of year, which he will execute ina plain, neat, clerkly manner. “© C,”? Star office. Best of recommend- (aa ae 8s to integrity and capacity. WOK WANTED._A WHITE WOMAN, with references preferred. Apply cot- et Roa! and Penna. avenue. rr AN TED—A CCLORED WOMAN AS washer and troner, in a small yea A A slave is preferred. No one need apply without goo@ recommendations. Apply at this office. jan 19— DUCATIONAT,—BOARD WANTED —A oe qualified to teach the English, La- tin, French and Spanish Languages, and all the higher branches of Mathematics—having some unoccupied time—wishes to obtain board in some private family, where his services in instructing a limited numbers of pupils would be received as an equivalent therefor. Undoubted testimoniais and references given. Address “‘Editor’’ box 513 Post Office. AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO MA find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large and small ee Brackett Tablés, in bronze or gold All kinds of Pictures framed, and pay size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gflding line done to order with disratch. @ Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit ON Bold. Work Re and Glass Be ‘ork Regilt, Looking Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. Fo RENT—A VERY PLEASANT FRONT Chamber, suitable for a gentleman and lady. For particulars enquire at 331 Thirteenth street, erick rad York avenue and I street. feb 7-21* OR RENT—IN GEORGETOWN,ATWO story frame dwelling, in Georgetown, contain- ing four rooms and gi cellar—pump of excel- lent water atthe doer. Apply to W. ALBERT KING.No 35 High street, Georgetown. fe’ St [D PARLORS and Chambers, or an entire house, handsomely furnished, situated on 6th street, near the Nation- al Hotel. Address ‘‘A B,”? at this oilice. feb 6-3t* WO LARGE PARLORS, RICHLY FUR- nisbed, for rent, with or without board, at feb 5—3 FLINT’s. VOR RENT— . SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine ae room which she offers, with board. feb 4—tt OR RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK House on the southwest corner of F and 20th streets, Washington city. Key may be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, near Winder’s Unilding. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant anda few rooms 02 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, ite the Hall. For terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. Jan 29-in S eS a ee OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, -on- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of February. Apply at No. 3531 st., between 13th and Mth. jan H—tf N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the property formerly sgt tear by Colon 1 Cox, (called the Cedars,) poss: ssing rare advantages as a building site, and market garden. It has a fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on the great er part of it—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Co. poration limits ren- ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- ration taxes. - For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 2—at po PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I wiil now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, ag ne the village of Tennallytown, where there is a post oifice. The place contains 633g acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 324 40, with a wing 254 31, mores meceenry ou houses City property wi taken as 5 stot eked THOS Make HALL, jan 17—uf At United States Hotel. i octet a ae alate IOR RENT—SEVEBRAL HANDSOME Par- iore and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 235 F street. nov 27—tf O LET.—A COMMODiOUS DWELLID howse and lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Kooms on 4} street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for lodging or for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library. Sey at No. 7,4 street, near the City Hall. jan S—tf_— URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS. 6. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or ee. gentleman. ‘The rent will be moderate — No. 2 ‘a. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A F large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the ottice of the National Hotel. dec BOARDING. _ M®. TRIPPE, ahead elias et umber a prepared to accommodate an cracls feb 6 eo3t* ING — ‘PIERCE HAS SEVE- bayer) Rooms hb board, suitable for fam- {lles or single gentiemen, at No 563 Pa arenes, few doors from the Capitol. jan 4—eo' ». ING.—TWO FAMILIES CAN BE Bcosnmatsiet with beard and lodging, at 422 D street, between 6th and 7th streets. _jan 30-tf RS BANNERMAN, CORNER OF 9th and M E streets, is prepared to accommodate per- boarders on (he most reason- jan 29-e08t* bers of Congress, with good rooms, out board. manent or transient big teemes reall OARD, &¢ —MRS. BATES, ON THES. W. corner of rasta deg ave we st 4 a is prepared to accom! gendeme: y with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable Whe may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf HATS, CAPS, FURS, &c. N\HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT. fully announce to his friends and the public that he hes purchesed the eatire stock of Mr. J.T. Evans. i , and will continue the HA'T, CAV and FUR. business in the store lately occupted by him, No 236 north side Penn. avenne, between 12th and 13th streets. Having manufactured for several years in one of the most fashionable and well souciates, Hat establishments in the District he feel —— that he will be a , ene ct — ad an ice all who may favor bim with a © Pra fall sasurtunent of genteme 's dress black and brown Freach felt Hats; Children’s Fancy Hats, Canes, Umbreiag, 8 eINEMETYZ, 296 Pa, avenue, bet, 12th and 13th sts. jen Ow RAWING AND MATHEMATICAL IN. strumente, 18 ae ere by = under- signed, from Enrope; various sizes and styles, ices from $1 75 uj ds Skosenns FRANCK TAYLOR, By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. XTENSIVE SALE OF WINES, Liquors, Cigars, &c., by order ef the Orphans’ Court.—On FRIDAY, February 15th, commenc- ing at 11 o’clock a. m., J shall sell, at Store s62 Seventh street, ite Centre Market, by order of the Orphans’ Court, a stock of Wines, Liquors, Ci; , &c., bel to the estate of J.T. Neal, deceased, consi ae et Supertor Old London Dock and other Brandies Cham; Wines, variety of brands Irish and Scotch Whiskey Clare! Wine, Sparking Hock t e, r] 0c! Holland Gin, Port Wine, Hockhetmer Madeira Wines, Santa Cruz Rum Curaco, London Porter Stoughton’s Bitters, &c. — of very superior and common rs. attention of the trade and conisseurs gene- rally is called to the sale as the stock embraces some of the most cheice Brandies and Wines, not excelied by any in the market. Terms: Under $50 cash ; over $50 credit of 30 60, and 90 days, for GaN endorsed notes bear- interest. . A. BROWN, Admin’r. » 5-d C.W. BOTELE uct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, PLEN DID COLLECTION OF ANCIENT and Modern Paintings.—On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, February 7th, at 4 0’clock, at the Saloon over Farnham’s Bookstore, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and iith street, we shall sell a splendid collection of Of! Paintings, by an- cient and Modern masters: of the former we name Salvator Rosa, Both, Puissin, Bolkman, Caypel, Bold, Hutenburg, end et, others ; of the latter latter we name Cole, Willies, Searby, Cooper, Ansdale, Lewis, Boyle, Richardson, &c. The above are from a collection of H. N. Bar- low, Esq , of Philadelphia, and are really fine specimens of ert The saloon will be o; free exhibition dail: Catalogues may 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. _ febt—a J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. and the pictures on until the sale. had at the Auction Rooms 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 OFF 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 Merinos and Coberg Cloths A ange stock Cloak and Dress Trimmings and ibands A assortment ag and square Brocha, Stella, and jd Cloth Shawls 25 ladies’ 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 Barklie’s Shirting Linens, war- ranted re flax, ranging from 37% cts., to $1 per yar 100 pieces small figured light colors English Cal- jcoes, at 12% cents 100 pieces assorted plaid Cambrics and Muslins, very chea| 15 dozen fine stitched Linen Shigt Bosoms Ww rae more of those rich ifstre plain biack ks Fine Bombasins, Alpacas, and English Crapes 25 dozen ladies’ best Kid Gloves Silks and Cotton Hosiery. All will be sold at fair low prices, and all goods warranted as ted Purchasers are particularly invited to call and examine for themselves before making their pur- chases e sewhe-e. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 7th st., adjoining Dexter’s Hotel. feb 4—eolw XTRA HEAVY PLATED TEA SETS, CASTORS CAKE BASKETS, &c. We invite attention to our assortment of the above Goods, al! of the best quality and newest styles. Also, peed ALBATA FORKS, LA- DLES, SPOONS, &c These goods are all gotten up in so close an {m- itation of silver, as to defy the strictest scrutiny. M. W GALT & BRO., 344 Pa. avenue betw. 9th and [0th sts. jan 25— CHRISTMAS GIFT: OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well prepared for accommodating the public in general Pith FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending them to their distant friends im the coun- try. He also keeps constantly on hand a fine su ply of PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS inane 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 DAG yy RS. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and engaged an Assistant Operator, (one of the best in the District,) 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 dollar. Particular attention paid 2 Copying Deguerre- otypes, Oil Paintings, &c.,&c. Mire R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- KREOTYPING BY A LADY. ticularly. E | ‘Rooms—t01 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and I. jan21-¢ HE CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.—One wd 3g folio volume, containing large colored work- ing drawings of tools and machines, with bills of timber felony en ; also tables and data for cost of earth and other works, by Coe Cole, Civil En- er Price @5. Just published. Sears : RANCK TAYLOR. ANUS FOR SALE OR RENT .—Newand | Ep hand Pienos — best manufactories, at moderate and conve- Ment terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 496 Eleventh street, above Pa. a’ F. C. REICRENBACH. sep 8—hmeoS Tu& Th* OTICE.—THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY cautioned against purchasing a note given by William V. H. Brown, and the undersigned, to Franklin Skinner, bearing date 13th of February, 1855, for the sum of five hundred dollars, and pay- able twelve months afier date Said note having been fraudulently obtained, neither said Brown or in the same. weird does f GEO. W. BOARDMAN. jan 23—law3w* UK SALE--FIF TEEN HUNDRED CORDS PINE WOOD, standing, situated on the Potomac, near the mouth of Wicomico’ River and Neal’s Creek. A vessel drawin; an easy draught of water can yo In the Creek, or anchor within forty yards of the landing. ‘The land is level and the farthest to haul fs not balfa mile ‘Terms accommodating. Address JOHN HAMMERSLY, Harris Lot, Charles co., Md. jan 3i—law3w GOOD INVESTMENT. E HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- ing Bonds and other Securities, which will yleld the bolder ten to twelve per cent. on the in- ‘vestment, viz : oO and Alexandria Kail Bonds Virginia and ‘Tennessee do }Linois Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1847. ‘The above securities are unquestionably safe. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., jan A—im Bankers, 352 Pa. avenue. BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. E ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW BILLS O XCHANGE ON LONDON, PARIS, BREMEN, and other points in Europe, in sums to sult SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. Bankers, No. 352 Pa. avenue, ‘west of Browns’ hotel. CLOCKS, | Cleon A Boop HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his prices will not ffight- en you. He tries every one thoroughly, himself, and those who buy of him are sure to get a good one or have thelr money refunded. jan 3 peste MONNAIES, CARD CASES, Ca- bas, Cards, Vases, &c., at 106 Pa. ave _ een ee sts. JOHN F, ELLIS. jan 14-im ¥ MARY ANN. ‘more just published at the Music aad Pinuo! No. F. ELLIS, 305 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts, jan 6—tf ' FROM THE ASSOCIATED PREss. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. The Weather. New York. Feb. 7,—One inch of snow fell during the night. The weather has moderated and is now raining, but freesing as it falls The condition of the streets is extremely dan- gerous to pedestrians. Purtavetpats, Feb. 7.—Snow and sleet fell early this morning, but it ts now raining heavily. Charleston Markets. Cuar.eston, Feb. 6.—Cotton is advancing: sales to-day of 2,500 bales. Massachusetts American Couneil. Bostox, Feb. 5.—-The Americas State Couacil, this afternoon, chose Elibu C. Baker, President of the Senate, and A. A. Richmond, delegates at large to the Con- vention. The Council declined to the Delegates, but re-affirmed the platform. American Nominations in New Hampshire. Concorp, N. H, Feb. 5—The American State Convention, to-day re-nominated Mr. Metcalf, for Governor, Sal Greeleaf Cum- mings for Railroad . A large mass meeting was held which was addressed by Hon. John P. Hale, Amos Tuck, and others. New Jersey Legislature. Trenrtox, Feb. 6.—A joint resolutia ask- rd — Captai of the N from which the of in je Navy, he soso! by the Naval Hetiring Boaad, assed both jouses of the New Jersey Legis- ature. The South Jersey Air-Line Railroad: bill has been ordered to a final reading. The Democracy Declared for Mr. Buchanan. ParLapetrnia, Feb. 6.—Resolutions were reported inthe Democratic City Convention to-day recommending the delegates to the State Convention to use all honorable means to secure the nomination of Mr. Buchanan for the Presidenoy, ae were ape almost unanimously, those voting in the ive wishing the cacabulions an rin fn spt pression of preference for Mr. Buchanan. Much confusion wascreated by the announce- ment that the Know-Nothing reporter of the Times was in the room and ought to be ex- cluded. A portion of the Convention favored forcibly ejecting him. _ Others pa. but the reporter finally withdrew at the solicitation of his friends, thus ending the tumult. The candidates for di to the State Conven- tion took an oath this morning that they were not and did not intend to become me of any organization proscribing citizens in conse- quence of their birth place or religion. Baltimore Markets. Bartrwore, Feb. 7.—The markets are - nant, and prices are ly une! 5 Flour ts less firm, holders asking but $8 124; only is offered. Wheat; to prime red 31.70a$1.85, good te prime white $1 1 95. Corn is lower; white 63a65c, yellow 64a66c , by measurement. Provisions; there is nothing doing in pork, beef, or bult meats. Bacon in small lots at se for shoulders, 9c for sides, and 12a13¢ for ams. New York Markets. New Yorx, Feb. 6.—Flour is firm; sales of 5,500 bbls.; straight State at $7.624, good Ohio $8 372, Southern $8 94. There is nothing doing in Wheat. Corn is firm: sales of 10,000 bushels—Western mixed at S6c. Pork is firm; sales of 200 bbls. mess at$16. Beef is dull; sales of 100 bbls. Chicago repacked at $14.50. Lard is firm; sales of 1000 bbls. at 103c. Whisky has declined; sales of 300 bbls. Ohio at 33c. Stock Markets, New York, Feb. 7.—Stocks are 5 Chi- cago and Rock Island railrosd 894; Cum! land Coal Company 214; New York Central ed 874; Virginia 6’: 94%; Missouri 's 853. Sterling exchange is firm. 10-4, 11-4 AND 12-4 BED BLANK- 3 ETS red, blue and French Merino and Merino Plaids ef be WM. R. RILEY, Cor, Sth st., opposite Centre Market jan 22—1m NOTICE HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING SOLD OUT his stock of Hats, Caps, Furs, &c., Say view of engaging in a larger business,) to Mr. B. H. Stinemetz, would respectfully recommend Lim to the patronage of the public I shall remain at the old stand for two weeks to settle up my business, and earnestly request all those indebted to me to call and as, after that time all bilis remaining unsettled will be placed in the hands of a collector. jan JOHN T. EVANS. M. HOFFA & ©O, BES. LEAVE TO NOTIFY THEIR friends and the public that th Watch Repairing and Jewelry Buildings, as soon as the slight damages done to the store by the recent fire, can be a; so ae aE er eI it im) carpenters to work . jan iat | bebsergind HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, and cos Ie y ecg — an extensive assortment of Pearl, Ivory orn Handle Pen and Pocket Knives, im) direct from the cel- ebrated manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, CRT ke a soe E. K. LUNDY, Jan 15—tr__No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. HATS!—HATS!: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- jonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap oar Gent’s Furn. Store, 434 Pa. avenue. deo UTICE—THE PARTNERSHIP HERE- tofore rary torsion the subscribers, in the Coai and Wood ness, has this day been dis- soived by mutual consent. W. E. WATERS. MARY L. WATERS. Having been authorized to settle the affairs of the above firm, all peisons a can pre- sent the sametome. All vert pane are to be paid to me, or my au! . = , U. B. WARD, jan 2i—eo3w Corner of B and 12th streets. {Vf ACAULAYW'S ENGLAND, 4 vols fora dollar, The History ef Engisnd hom, the accession of James the Second, by Thomas Babington Macaulay, embellished with an acca- te portrait of the author, at ‘pie TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 9th st. TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well to call at LAN eS, who ae me ea ag shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffiers, and Robes and Shawls, and wil, sell them cheap for cash at B's — Furnishing Store, 22 Pa. avenue. feb 2 ee oS ae E BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAG for received thie ee jan FRANCK TAVLOR NEW JEWELRY STORE. NIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, on_ Lonisians avenne, opposite Centre Mar- Ket, (the store formerly occu by Mr. Willian.) to which the attention of the citizens ts called. He keeps on hand BREASTPLNS, EARRINGS, WATCHES, BRACELETS, Te, HA FING DISHES, DISH COVERS, Soup re, Soapstone Griddles, Plate Warmers, Game Roasters. Bollers, Slaw Gutters, &c. Prices low.” G. FRANCIS, jan 7th street. MBRELLAS, CANES, ENGRAVINGS, U ‘Stationery, &c., at ELLIS’s. jan 29 Fw MOWEU sagsived weakly at te Pues N'stee mies JOuN Fr ELLIS. jan