Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1856, Page 3

*}» deed my health is giving way. I am so thin | ‘ Romeo and Juliet”’ is one of the most attraa- _ ae r AT ra = = EVENING STAR. Sy ehtathng Refore da s—keep up your Ray. Mz. Maguien’s Se aes = —_—— proud Tam of you, and eo you, =~ an ——— ener oh “pthc can but attract a 7 e audience Georgeto LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. pg once more. Gould t send Faye ey Taber Maeve, one of the ak etl allowed to use it ? Sperber you be | ablest and most eloquent divines in this of it! Iff my next letter could ns, and ink, or that I was able you five hundred. Write and tell me country, and we advise all who have never heard him to el mint this opportunity. Let those who cannot attend, send their contribu- tions, no matter how small. ADarat = OCIA Peicaes yester- visited the strict Penitenti , and = we saw and learned there, pores us <iatorer sea Lo so much that we are inclined to pass it along | to send x to the readers of the Star, feeling sure that it may I come, and may I write when I wish, and bo rn eaionae te Will you get the letter. Do write if you can We have already given an abstract of the and ‘tell me all about your hopes of coming very able report of the Warden, Mr. Thomas | home—if ‘ou think you will be able to come Thornley; and we now propose dg 2 some | goon. ‘And now my dear, listen tome. I love details which did not come within the proy- ou—oh, how dearly aa ‘tongue can tell; how ince of an official report. nh The first room entered wis the “ office,”’ an long to see you—how the days and weeks send you five dollars in Taz Taytor Brotaers.—This fraternal band of vocalists will be here next week, as will be seen by their advertisement in another column. Editors in Baltimore and elsewhere who have heard them, speak of them in the highest terms. _ The Taylor Brothers deserve the success which we have no doubt they will 2 J Offic seem lengthened into years since I heard you | achieve, and w i apartment showing no particular indications | were still living. Oh, when i anal : commend them heartily to being the vestibule of so formidable a how Rowen dora hes fk go t oe eel eternal aes panier building as an United States penitentiary. There were some green baize covered desks, aud come meek enough looking sheep and calf bound volumes—account books, registers, and the like. One of these volumes contains a| ¥ come? * * list of all the conviets who have been received “My own dear, do not let anything I have atthe penitentiary up to the present time— | written make you uneasy, for I hardly know 630 in all. The first entry is April 9, 1831.) what I wrote. “Please let’ me come if I can A cabinet, when open, discloses a museum of | get the means There is a lady here who * contraband articles found — the priso- | will give me twenty dollars for my hair; it is nersatdifferenttimes. Amongt ese are flints | longer and more beautiful than ever; that and steel, and some roughly but ingeniously will more than pay my way. S— will give constructed wooden pipes, made in parts, and | me some more money,I know. I will wait which, when separated and scattered careless- | until I hear from you. Please let me come ”’ could I not go to the Warden’s, and would they not let me see and speak to you? Oh, that would be too much happiness to feel a dear arms rosa me once more—may * 8 #® Cuanity SeRMon.—The distrossed condition of the poor is receiving attention from all quarters, and various bodies, secular and re- ligious, are making energetic efforts to afford relief. By the notice in another column it will be seen that Rev. J, Byrne will preach a charity sermon on Sunday afternoon next, at St. Dominick’s church, Island, which we have no doubt will elicit a handsome contribution for the destitute poor. Docks are unusually scarce this season, probably owing to that destructive slaughter ly about—a stem here and a bowl there—would| Can anything be more touching th is | Of 1400, during the first few weeks chronicled 4 an this r : seem calculated almost to defy detection. | proposal to sell her hair to obtain the means Sree nace cenled) tat the ae — <= a wooden gags, accompanied | to make her way to Washington, to endeavor = aetlowee A Pe pepe ips ratte So st which, some — ago, were pre- | to gain a pardon for husband. ace staertintt urg. Rt tte ‘ered hal a pa y some prisoners, to be used upon the ant of space compels us to lay aside our had tor = 2 reached a shor bead since, an uards in a contemplated attempt at escape. | « notes’’ until to-morrow. Pi t Per pair, besides express here is aremarkably ingeniously constructed ee charges. Those were “dear ducks. iron wrench got up by convicts, sometimesince, and with which they designed to unscrew the wuts upon one of the principal locks of the prison. Though rudely constructed, it is so accurately fitted, and so admirably adapted to its purpose, that it answers even better the atmosphere, that so many were in atten- than the one provided by Government, and is| dance. Her audience numbered some of the used by the officers of the penitentiary in pre- | most intelligent and respectable of our citi- ference. Here we saw, too, a pack of cards | zens, including several clergymen—Rev. Mr. made of sheepskin, such as is used for shoe | Dashiels, Rev. Mr Hill, and others. Her lec. linings. They were discovered in the cell of | ture was substantially the same as that deliv- an old colored man, and when he was asked | ered at Temperance Hall, though there were what he was doing with them, he answerd that | man additonal hits at folly and fashion not knowing how toread, he could not uso the | which her keen observation has no doubt sup: books of the library as other convicts did, and | plied to her since her former leeture. As at so had made these cards, one by one, until the | Temperance Hall,:she seemed to carry with pack was completed, and then used to play | her the sympathy of her audience, and the “‘dummy”’ with himself, to while away the | applause was frequent and prolonged. The weary hours. The execution of the figures | remark that ‘man’s true worth and charac- upon the cards, shows considerable natural | ter lies not in the cut of his coat, nor woman’s talent for drawing. Itseemed hard to deprive | in the last few inches of her skirt,”’ was en- the poor old man ef bis only solace, but the | dorsed so heartily by the audience that one strict rules of | cere discipline required it would have thought every man and woman of In the penitentiary “armory” there are | them was fairly won over to Bloomerism ; but some formidable looking knives, which were | alas! “fashion” and ‘custom” are mighty. constructed some years ago by eonvicts em | and will, we fear, put off “the good time ployed in the coach factery, and with which | coming” for long, long years. they purposed go kill their keepers and It isa pity the Doctor does not speak ezx- then make their escape. An inspection of tempore, for a great many who go to see her these, with the wooden gags, and some other | dress, cannot do so as long as she stands in- ugly looking instruments, show the dangerous | trenched behind her desk while reading her and responsible position held by the officers | Jecture. Whenever she did makea movement of the Dp and the desperate char- | to the right or left, there was a general dodg- acter of those they have to deal with. ing and turning of heads, to get a ep at those The frst mentioned room is also a sort of | gracefal skirts, and pantalets, and one excited t office. with the difference only that Mr. | young man in his eagerness to seo all there hornley is not only the postmaster for the | was to be seen, quite forgot to turn his body, convicts, but also has the first reading of all | as he turned his head, and so came near twist. the letters addressed to them, according to | ing his neck off. prison regulations. As most of the corres- The public curiosity to see and hear the ———e of = >see lereeng ieee Sarre Doctor is by no means satisfied, and, we think, r. ; m agimost every letter be opens, finds | she will have to re: i himself addreased as‘‘My dear husband,”’ paints ae eee and, in this Platonic sense, he is the husband Supreme Court —Yesterday, Hon. Wm. H. of more wives than even Brigham Young, of | Kelsey, of New York, was admitted an attor- Mormon notoriety. Some of the letters re- | ney and counsellor of this Court. ceived are indeseribably touching, and of this No. 47. Patrick MeLaughlin vs. James M. eharacter is one of eight closely written pages, | Swann et al., garniskees, 2. In error tothe sent within the last week, from one of the | circuit court of the Unit a St Western States, by a wife to her husband, ‘ . oon ates for the Tax ‘‘Broower” Lecrure at Opp Fet- Lows’ Hati.—Dr. Sayer had the luck of a most disagreeable time for her lecture last night; and the only wonder is, considering the condition of the streets and the state of _Tue Wearner.—The following quotations, kindly furnished by our Georgetown friend, show that Mercury has an upward tendency : Wednesday—8 p.m. 20°; Thursday—7 a. m. 28°, noon 31°, 7 p. m. 36°; Friday—7 a. m. 36°, noon 38°—above zero. Evection.—At a meeting of the Franklin Club, held last evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuin year: J. Mad- dox, President; A. Tonnett, Vico President ; J. Visser, Secretary, and T. Elwood, Trea- surer. — Warcn Rerurns.—Richard 0. Hare was brought in drunk. Some men are savage un- der the influence of liquor, some are talkative, some are solemn, some are sentimental, and some are remarkably good natured. Richard is of the latter class ; he came in laughing, and went out laughing, and the lecture and ad- monitions he got from Captain Birch, were received with pleased acquiescence. Ho seemed to think the whole proceedings a capi- tal joke, got up for his amusement. The bad headache likely to result from his spree, will, thaps, bring him to a realizing sense of the act, that getting drunk is’nt so very funny after all. John Donely and John Ward, two boys from Baltimore. were in for throwing snowballs, and Laie | disorderly in the street, but as they appeared to have sinned through ignorance, they were let off with a saltabio jseerieee Several lodgers were aecommo- ated. ee Eg Amine of Epsom Salts is said to have been recently discovered in Santa Cruz coun- ty, California. Ifit should not prove remu- nerating to the proprietors, it will, neverthe- less, be always good for working people. —____.______.. i” Hostetter’s Bitters.—Fraud.—We again call attention tothe celebraied article calied Dr. J. HOSTETTER'S Virtues in all cases of Dyspepsia, Fla r General Debility, become #0 popu- use, many unprincipled men have re- e off for the genuine represented to ba th with Hostetter’s others are putting up an article me; but we advise all acquainted to use none other, snd to buy of none : t istrict of Maryland. Mr. Justice Curtis de- | 8» repectabi + JaS.N. OA » Agent for this whom she has just learned is now a prisoner | Jivered the opinion of the court, reversing the |“ - eb 5—lw sn this penitentiary. This letter is enclosed | judgment of the said circuit court, with costs, | _1[J7 Public Speakers, Brown's Bronchial in one addressed to the Warden. Names and localities, we cannot, of course, give, but an extract or two is given which, we think, illus- TROCHES differ materially from Cough Lozenges in ordl- bary use. Containing no opium or deleterious drug, they ean be used freely by Vocalists aut 8) for removing hoarseness and clearing the voice. BY allowing » Lozenge and remanding the cause with directions to award a ventre facias de novo. No. 46 James A. Abbott et ux. vs. the Es- fs tpi rs K 2 dissol’ hi * trate woman's abiding constancy, under all | sex Company. In error to the cireuit court Sromcllal sepapn elievisess Ooagior Cotta Aste, sean circumstances, more powerfully than the most | of the United States for the distriet of Massa- | irritation ofthe throat. ** thrilling’’ romance. In her letter to the Warden she states that her husband left home some five years ago, Dear Sir:—Your “Buoncutat Taocues” seems to me » simple and elegant form for administering, in combination, Several medical substances, held in general esteem amour Physicians in the treatment of Bronchial affections. chusetts. Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the judgment of the said circuit court in this cause, with cost. and sine then she had heard no tidings of} No. 49 The ship Howard, &c., Wm. F. (eee Sogn a Woneun eee - him until a few weeks since; when she acci-| schmidt. et al., claimants and appellants, vs. | Sel in Washington by JAMES N. CALLAN, and by Drug- dentally heard it whispered that he was an | Frederick Wissman. Appeal from the circuit | **t*'* *” ** sreecities in — ms inmate of the penitentiary at Washing- | court of the United States for the southern apyatian {a c ton. “Es it so?” she writes; ‘tis there | district of York. Mr. Justice Catron de- | res inres peceet hove bees seen ERENCE. —Vor more : ‘ n three ; au rh a 8 man there of that name? My hus- | jivered the opinion of the court, reversing the | enlargement and pain of the voues aul oluta, Thave att band is tall, with blue eyes, and fair com- | cause with directionsto dismiss the libel, with | flowed the advice of physicians, aud at other ; =e h famtly medicines am had been reco ide for the e plexion. I know this is -_ — way 0 | costa. of rheuusations still Tid not improve in the least, and woe proceed, but how else might ain the de- Wo. 57. Alexander Hunter’s executor, plain- | frequently compelled to keep my Led, and thereby was pre sired information, except through you? My | tig in error, vs Philip H. Minor. The argu- | Varteucnn trations nos Onn TRE SSraniod Mik. pays’ asa hagas aN ee a wee hin, ment of this eause was continued by Hon. | Tt RR She eet pas seicacnlone Trelt © ab eseech you, if he is there, give him | George E. Badger for the defendant in error. | PT°%*d sft I had taken the fourth dose; T have only used the letter you will find accompanying this; ge adg oue single bottle, and am eutirely free from all pain. T feel and concluded by Mr. Bradiey forthe plaintiff aud God will bless you for your kindness to pletely-restored health solely to the i in error. Misture. Tesnolder ita most excellent medicine fortis, ; «. Temside excellen ie neu. ao almost heart-broken woman I will not No. 59. John J. Orton, appellant, vs. George | matism aud oli diuceses cf the plocd, and cheerfully recom believe that, in throwing my:elf upon your| snifh The argument of this cause was com- | Met sit t9 the witicted i kindness, I shall subject my dear husband to | penced by Mr. Siynde for the appellant and ionat, Ma anne Mowecyn aid Weesnt Ha. apy more strict confinement; did I think so, Ciuclanatl, Ma feb 5—1m. 1 would suffer anything myself rather than he should suffer through my indiscretion. I feel assured of my husband's innocence, let him be charged with what he may. I know his noble nature, and a gentleman in your re- sponsible situation must know that often the innocent suffer fur the guilty; atthe same time he is my husband, guilty or innocent. love him; he was ever kind and good to me, and God would desert me did I desert him in his trouble. * * * What have [ not suf- fered since I first heard of hia imprisonment’ God knows, aud he alone! Will you not send ine one little line that 1 may know if it is as 1 suspect. What can I say more to you than that I am a wife, and that I love my husband more than all the world. He is a good man, anda gentleman. I want him to know that ms ee eee = ieee testify to his abundant ability to treat his sub- frst married, and. though | may not live to — abundantly and = eloquently. see him again, that his name shall@e the last | Lo the Editor of the Star. . I shall pray my God to bless.’ Sin: In reference to your ‘‘ watch returns’ continued by Mr. Brown, of Wisconsin, forthe appellee. Adjourned. lord's Imvigorator is a mild stimulant, and is recommended to the ite intrinsic worth in the cure of the fol- ; All Billous Derangements, Sick Hes , Habitual Costivencss, Chronic Diarrham, {n the Stomach and Bowels, eral Debility Female Weakuges, ds. For sale by druggists generally, and by Z. D. GILMAN, Pa. avenug; also, by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 350 Pa. aven and by OM. 1 ‘HICUM, corner Bridge and High streets, Georgetown, D Jan 31 U7 Neah Walker & Marble Hall Clothing Kmporiam, Browns’ Ho’ uilding, respectfally anuounce that thelr display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING {4 no for i" Ovr Agaix.—In our watch returns we had ocoasion more than once to mention the ynfor- tunate case of a Mr. W. Finley, who posses- sed of great natural abilities, and a good edu- cation, had been reduced by intemperance, to accept shelter afforded by the watch house during the late inclement weather; that he has been sent from thence to the work-house which quarters not proving congenial, he ha somehow “leaked out.’ He has been sent down again, and has again shifted his quar- ters, but this time by a different move. We most sincerely hope that he will drink no more and resolve to make good use of the noble talents given him by his maker, and should he give the promised lecture, we can TAL! PANTALOONS, the uewest id richest de- material, trimming and workmia p. To gentie- stady excellence with economy in fasitonable ar- ‘ose an opportunity Is now offered for selecting the attractive stocks of Goods in this city, at very signs in meu w served celeprisy dor be sen 4 Tangement of the liver. These Bitters Weve, Indeed, 4 blessing to the afflicted, who show thelr gratitude by the saost flattering teatimoniaia. This medicine has established for Macif 4 uame that competitors, however wily their To her husbani she gives the tenderest as- | of the 23d ult., did not “leak out’ this time ; | schemes, or seductive thelr promisen, cannot reach. | It surances of beiief in his innocence, and be; but I unscrewed the “‘ rattling chains’? from oe pheey Leos tony 4 A fl r masaine tee post off my legs. My home for a week or so, will the ‘‘ Soldier’s Home,’’ near this city. him to have patience and hope, until that in- dec asm gosence ig made manifest. To tl.is end she a : . entreats him to consent to a plan.f her own | My genius is uot yet quite prostrated, either which is this: “ Will you, if L can raise the | by drunkenness, or by the watchmen of this means, allow me to go to Washington and see | city; although both have tried their utmost. the President myself? I am fully convinced I intend, before I bid farewell to your capital, that 1 coulddo you good—a great deal of | to deliver a lecture on the ‘charm that gensus good. Willyouletmetry’ I kuow what you has thrown over the vice of drunkenness,” think. You suppose me incapable of any great merely to try my hand, or mouth, as an orator. exertion; you imagine that I am as [ once was he Bloomer confines herself to the physical when you were with me; but, indeed, you are developements, I will try Sf chatty on the mistaken. Then I h&d nothing to do but de- | mental. u. Finuer. pend on you for everything; then I was inca- pable, because I had never been put to the Covrr or Craims.—Yesterday, the case of trial of what I could do. Will you think of] Charles V Stuart vs. the United States was this one thing, and let that influence you in| called by the court This is a claim against it” Te the Ladies._Dowde s FLUID acknowledged by ail iatful flavor to the 7’ Ambrotype.—Amongst the tractive and beantiful specimens of the Ply how on exh{bition at WHITEHURST'S GAL ¥, AMBROTYPES. They ¥ * beautiful Picture, and In some respects anf ut onthe old familiar Da- guerreotypes. The Gallery contains quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court since 180; members of the United ‘States courte; President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other public men of the Nation. A visit to WHITEAURST’S GAL- LERY, No, 434 Ponosylvania die and the time. 8, is well worth the trou nov 38—tf your decision Think that for the last five | government for $7,826 06, in consequence of {7 The Gr R years [have been thrown upon my own re- | the alleged non-fulfilment of a contract en- | BONO PUBLICO.— ry ma sources; that I have had no one to look to for] tered into with Adam Johnston, sub-Indian | “°™** "*"47 “REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE. even common kindness; that I have been as u agent of the United States, appointed for the | {tts « Boston remedy of thir nding, and is re- utterly given up by all my people as if I had | State of California, for the supply of provi- | Sommsnded by physicians. | It ak ae ee Barna, Piles, b: rns, Fel , Chi , and Old Sores of every kin Fever Soree, Ulcers, Itch, Scald Head, Nettle Rash, ons, Sere Nipples, ‘recommended by nurses,) Whitlows, Sties, Fosters, Fics es, Spider Stings, Frogeu Limbs, Sait Rheum, Scurvy, ma Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts aud Flesh Wounds, it ‘ae most valuable remedy aud cure, which can be testified to by thousands who have used it tn the city of Boston and vicinity for the last not belonged to them. I think I have learned | sions to the Indians of the San Joaquin Valley by this time to take care of myself. I could go | and Tuolumne and Mereed rivers. The a 7 any where and every where alone, and require | ment in favor of the claimant was made ne protection, for have learned that if a | Hon Phili woman conduct herself properly, she is always Philips, and that for the govern- ment by the Solicitor; when the case was protected. I could travel to you alone without | submitted for the decision of the court, and — —. po pectanes wii Sue Seive 40 an injury, or . ry z af 5 int fere with » ai a's presc 5 made the slightest fear, = I = —_ — spr the court adjourned. the purest matortals, from a Seclpe tecopht frome Banter ey means. * # articles growing tm that country—aud the proprictors have Ub, my dear husband, why not let me try| Bravo! Bravo!!—The theatre-goers will whaticando It willdono harm, you know; | be delighted to see that the National will be and I fee! a presentiment I shall meet with | re-opened on Monday, when the bewitch: success, for I know the President’s heart is} Misses Denin will appear. The profession: not marble, and I tell you I will reach it—| abilities and personal charms of these ung only Jet me try. * * * My dear, I do not | ladies are so universally acknowled, that wish to make you unhappy or uneasy, but in- | we predict for them a brilliant reception. letters from all classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captains, nurses, and others Who have used it themselves, and recom: meud it to others. Ref@ing’s Russia Salve is pat in large tin boxes, stamped on the cover with « picture of a horse and a disabled soldier, which picture is also engraved on the wrapper. Price, 25 Oentes Box. Sold atall the stores in town or country, aud may be ordered of any wiolesale druggist, For sale at SHILLINGTON’S, Agent for Wash- ington. an 33 MABBIBOD, On the 5th instant, by the Rey. Mr. Sunder- land, ALEXANDER PATERSON ., late of Glas- 4 can almost see through my hands : bothing but anxiety. Do allow me to try what | when the lover is /ovatle i can do for your release. I feel so assured It is | tive works of the “Bard of Avon,” especially ot a superanuated old fogie, for whom no Juliet would ever sacri- 4 A : »to JANE ISHER, of thiscity. * that I could Succeed that I shall die or go| fice her life. The afterpiece, on Monday | ®°O, the 3d instant, by Rev. Mr. Ho vie,’ at St. mad if Lam not allowed to make the trial | night, will not only amuse but instruct some | Pa‘rick’s Church, Mr. WILLIAM HARTER to 1 do not mean by this that I will not do as | of our bashful M C’s. you — ; but, my dear, just imagine my feel- ss ings while sitting down each day to a plenti- PeRSEVERANCE Fire Company.—Ata reg- fal table, and knowing that you who always | ular meeting of this company, beld last even- studied my comfort, and took every pains to | ing, the following gentlemen were elected offi- get for me everything you thought t Fed to | cers for the ae year: John McDermott, eat. and everything f looked well in to wear, | president; Wm. W. Grant, vice president ; and know you are denied all these things, how | John Y. Donn, secretary; Henry Janney, can I eat, how can I enjoy anything’ God | treasurer; Joho Foy, captain of engine ; be merciful, and help me to bear this trial | Robert Grimes, first assistantgengineer ; Jas_ with Christian fortitude! Give me grace, oh | Maddox, second do.; Fred’k Pheaster, third Lord, to look upon it as oue of thy provi-|do.; John R. Pearce, captain of hose; L PF. devees, and help me tw bear withous a mur- | Herbert, first director of hose; B. F. Throop, tour what thou seest fitto send! Such is my | second, do; Alphonso T. Donn, third do., prayer daily; and I pray, too, that He who | Francis Culclasier, collector; Charles Keller, Miss MARY ANN WHALIN, all of this city. - ‘DEATHS. ~ On the 7th instant, in Baltimore county, Mary- jand, SARAH, the \nfant child of Andrew and the late Hannah C. Tate, of this city. oot the Sth instant, Mr, WILLIAM GALLI- ‘The friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral at 3 o’clock Sunday oon, from the residence of his father, James Galligan, Esq. on First street, Capitol Hill, between B and ‘C ts. On the Sth instant, at bis residence in this city, PETER BRADY, Esq , in the 6ith year of his er. Brady was for f ’ suffers pot 2 sparrow to fall to the ground | keeper of apparatus. years a citizen of this without Mis uetiee, Will shield sad guatiyos,| Pe aibekh. city, and his memory pe cherished by a wide Yowndear * * * * * 1! Poxice InreciioeNce.—At Justice Hol- | his ch pot pire , rarity + was going to say I waz sfraid you would | lingshead’s, Geo. Adreon for assault was com- His funeral wilt movetton St. Matthew's Church despair, become pace 3 and mitted to jail; Martin King for assault was | Ou Monday morning next, at 9 o'clock. The bow t do solove—rem: * melancholy. thatitis thedark- bound over for further appearance. By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. — ENTRAL LOCATION.—ONE PA! / and two Chambers for rent. Apply at No. } street, south side, one door west of 10th. feb 8—2t* F% SALE OR RENT, THE TWO-STORY Brick House on the corner of 7th and G sts , Island, with storeroom. AFTERNOON, F ‘7th, the Saloon over Farnham’s Bookstore, corner sella It will be sold on ac~ Clent and Modern wasters or she commodati g terms or rented at reasonable 4 vator ae Apply to the subscriber, at United States Hotel, | Bold Hutenware sid cnn, bolkman,, Caypel, or oom No. 12 Treasury’ Building. latter’ we name Cols, Willies, Searby, Cooper feb 8-3t* THO. B. THRUSTON. | Ansdale, Lewis, Boyle, Richeden ne! 2 OR RENT—A VERY PLEASANT FRONT | Chamber, suitable for a gentleman and lady. For particulars enquire at 381 Thirteenth street, ree a York avenue and I street. OR RENT—FURNISHED PARLORS and Chambers, or an entire house, handsomely furnished, situated on 6th street, near the Nation- al Hotel. Address ‘A B,”? at this office. feb 6-3t* Fe RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner 0! an By streets. ave aoabig rpm, which we ers, with bard.” | NRON FeO SU ee acts specimens of art The saloon will be ope free exhibition daily unti Catalogues may or at the Saloon. the sale dorsed notes, bearing int ig eye. McGUIRE, Aust’r. uence of the rain, until TUES: PLEN DID COLLECTION OF ANCIENT S and Modern Paintings.—On THURSDAY Pennsylvania avenue and lith street, we shall lendid collection of Oil Paintings, by an- The above are from a collection of H. N. Bar- low, Esq , of Philadelphia, and are really fine and the pictures on had at the Auction Rooms Terms : $50 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- The above Sale is Postponed, in con- “eo AY AFTER- (OR RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. House on the southwest corner of F and 20th streets, Washington city. Key may be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, near Winder’s Bnilding. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant and a few rooms on the first floor of Forrest Hall; and a commodious Store, with Warehouse attached the premises, 23d February, Records of Was! J.A.$., No. 91, ‘olio 311, &c., 1 recently vacated Mr. H. W. Blunt, corn sale one undivided third part. of the undivided —— ad Gay wi opposite the Hall. jer of fourth part, of the undivided two-thirds part, or ‘or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, | Lot No.4, in Square 290 in the city of Washing Georgetown. jan 29-I1m ton. This lot fronts on the north side of E street <== | north, between 12th and 13th OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession required by the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. Mc@UIRE, dec 6—law2m AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- Anctionoer. VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Maer ede adjoining the ol ey formerly occupied by Colon:1 Cox, ebruary 11th, same hour and (called the Cedars,) possessing rare advantaces as JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee a bullding site, and market garden. It hasa fine | _febS—d JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auct, growth of young cedars and oak mess on the er part cf it—the elevation is such as to command By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. 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 jee from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 2—att Court —On FRIDAY, Fi of the Orphans’ Court, a large stock of ER leceased, eons! ng Supertor ‘Old London Dock and other Brandies Champagne Wines, variety of brands Irish and Scotch Whiskey ——— of ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I whe Bs will now sell a roperty, situated on the Georgetown and Roc! le Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the vi! re of Very superior Old Sherry Wine Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The | Claret ine, Sparkling Hock place contains 63} acres; and is handsomely {m- | Holland Gin, Fort Wine, Hockheimer proved by a two-story brick house, 324 40, with | Madeira Wines, Santa Cruz Rum a wae 4 31, bar res mocowery on houses. Curaco, London Porter ity property taken MAneHA, Stoughton’s Bitters, &c. THOS. MA LL, Also, a large | common jan 17—tf ‘At United States Hotel. | Cigars, at of any oupertie and IOR RENT—IN GEORGETOWN,ATWQ- story brick house, with extensive back build- ings, and fine apartments for servants. Gas pi throughout the house, a pump of water in the yard, a large garden, and enclosed lot on each side ofthe house Also, for hire by the month or year a first rate dining room servant, sober, honest and active, and accustomed to drive a one horse car- riage Enquire at this office, or on Gay street, 104 Georgetown. jan 16—diwéeotf OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf \0 LET —A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near is!and Hall. Ig maeet ay the market. 60, and 90 da: Fi interest. A. BROWN, Admin'r. feb 5-d Cc. W. BOTELER, Auct. XTRA HEAVY PLATED TEA SE7S, CASTORS AKE BASKETS, &c. styles. Also, DLES, SPOON Also, Rooms on 4\ street, near the City Hall, | itation of silver, as to the strictest scratiny. furnished or unfurnished, suitable for lodging or M. W GALT & BRO., for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a 3244 Pa. avenue betw. 9th and l0th sts. large law and miscellaneous library Apply at No-7, 4} street, near the City Hall. jan URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or soe entleman. ‘The rent will be moderate " No. 2 Pa. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan S— CHRISTMAS GIFT! aoe ey for accommodating the public in wil jan 2—tt sending them to their distant friends in the coun- ———— ed He also keeps constantly on hand a fine suj URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.--A vy Bp AT PRESERVED OYSTERS large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- lease callon R. SCHWARZE, corer of Lith ly opposite the ‘Git Hall, and handsomely fur- | and E streets, or ieave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. nished, containing eleven rooms; will ne renved ’ my i dec 32-tf for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas inthe house. For terms, &c., apply at the office dec 27—tf of the National Hotel. ed an Assistant O: , fone the District,) she inten: 5 SECOND HAND NOVELS wantad, | excelied, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- f) for which the highest prices willbe | TURES pu- up in’ Embossed Cases for Fifty paid. _ ~ Cents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one Also, purchasers for 5,000 VALENTINES ac | dollar. prices to suit all, at ROBERTS’ Exchange Book | Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- tore and Period'cal Depot, 327 Seventh street, Oil Paintings, &c.,&e. between K and L. feb 5-Lt* ANTED—ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for thirty days, which willbe promndy pat and ten per cent. a month allowed. Address ‘Jobnson,’’ at this office. feb 8-1t* OARD WANTED—TWO YOUNG Men (?) who are perminently employed in this city, are desirous of securing boarding and accommodations. Localjty, nortn of New Yerk tween H and |. GOOD INVESTMENT. jan 21-tf ‘Vestment, viz: avenue, between 7th and 10th sts. Being desi Orange and Alexandria Rail Bonds rous of securing a home 4 private family would Virginia and Tennessee do be preferred. Address ‘* ie Star office. Illinois Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1847. feb ©-31* The above securities are uni gd SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FAN jan 2—im Bankers, 352 Pa. avenue. YOUNG LADY, LATELY ARRIVED N THURSDAY AFTER NOON, the sev- enth day of February, 1856, at 4 o’clock, on virtue of a deed of trust, dated #55, and recorded in the Land ‘ton county, D. C., in Liber, shall offer for streets west. Terms of sale: One-third cash; the balance in six and twelve months, to be secured as may. be GG The abeve sale is pestpened in conse- uence of the rain until MONDAY afternoon, | rhea Lo SALE OF WINES, Liquors, Cigars, &c., by order of the Orphans’ 15th, commenc- ing at 11 o’clock a. m., J shall sell. at Store 562 Seventh street, opposite Centre Market, b —_ ines, Liquors, Ci; &c., belonging to the estate of TT Ne Cron ’ me attention of the trade and conisseurs gene- rally is called to the sale as the stock embraces some of the most choice Brandies and Wines, not $50 cash; over $50 a credit of 30 for approved endiossed nates beer. We invite attention to our assortment of the above Goods, all of the best quality and newest pias ALBATA FORKS, LA- , &e. treme pened any Sa up in so elose an im- OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well eral FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for ~ DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. RS. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to ber new rooms a beautiful Skyligat, and the best in not to have her Pictures ote 4 on the patronage of the Ladies par- iculariy. Fa a Seventh street, west side, be- E HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- ing Bonds and other Securities, which will yield the poider ten to twelve per cent. on the in- Ly safe. &co., from Paris, wishes x situation as nursery gov- erness. Would not not ouject to traveling. Ad- dress “‘S A,’’ Star office. fen 3-3 CAST-OF F CLOTHING ANTED—A SMART, ACTIVE BOY, 12 Avenue, 0) ‘ite Holmead’s grocery, near to 14 years old, to attend in a Grocery Store, | Semmes’s. ' Address through post cfiice. and run errands « must be able to read an feb 4-1m* write. None need apply except a strict Catholic. Addres; ‘‘M G6,” at this office. feb 5-3t* ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A COMPE- tené and active farmer ana gardener to rent, on shares, a farm, in the environs of Washington, well suited for supplying the city market. Any one who can bring satisfactory references will find it to his advantage toapply to Messrs. JACKSON, BROS. & CO Ponnae avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel feb #-e06t HREE SERVANTS WANTED—ONE AS Chambermaid and nurse, one to cook, and one to wash and iron Allwhite persons. Appl at Dr. MAYNARD’S, corner Pa. avenue 25th an L streets. feb 7-3t W THE FINDER OF A ROUGH white country cloth Coat,centaining papers of value to no one but the ewner. By leaving St With the subscriber they will receive his thanks and likewise be rewardea F. LEE, Feed Merchant, Chow and Horse Radish es, received this day and for sale by Z.M. P. KING, feb4 65 Vermont avenue, corner i5th st WILL LEAVE SHORTLY. ublic in general, that she will give informa. tion In all the Affairs relating to Life, Wealth, Marsiaves. Love, ss Difficulties in Business, Absent Fr She is, also, able ta teil the ages of ms by reading numbers. She can be consulted at hours of the day and evening. cents and ladies 25. OUGHT AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA YSTERS, TRUFFLES, &c.—¥Fresh and Spiced Oysters, in cans; Trufiies, Petite Pais, Champignans Pates. English Wainuts, Chow , Fresh Tomatoes, Green Peas, Catsups, Jellies, and Sweet Pickled Peach- 1) homers R. respectfully informs the Health, Law Suits, lends, Sickness and Death, and in respect to ail other subjects. Her name is on the door—at Ne. 285 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 febi—2w* FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. The Steamers. Up to the hour of going to press nothing has been heard of the steamers Pacific and Persia due at New York, and there need be no ap- prehension as yet regarding the Pacific, as we find, on recurring to date, that the average trips of the steamers in February, for three years past, has been fifteen days. Railroad Accident. Cuaruax Four Oonxers, Feb, 8 —A freight train on the Harlem Railroad went through the bridge near Dover Plains yesterday, the engine falling thirty feet into deep water. The engineer and fireman were severely in- jured, and the bridge rendered a complete wreck. New Orleans Market. New Oceans, Feb. 6.—Cotton is firm; sales of 5,000 Baltimore Markets. Bautiworg, Feb. 8.—Our markets are gen- poe ve 12h Ohio ~~s Milis i four at $8.124; gn in it; we to — white $1 80a$1.92; reds $1.70a$1.89. yellow. Provisions are dull and unchanged. BOARDING. M®s.7 RIPPE, NO. 294% STREE be Li meee peered geo hed 1s of Congress, {good roo: with- out board. me eb 6 BOARDING —MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE- fam. ilies few BeAzvine.—two FAMILIES accommodated with beard and where i tion of all printers in gress, or any ment price Can be mail = sent by to any part of the out cheap. ral good Rooms with board, suitable for or single gentlemen, at No 863 Pa avenue, doors the Capitol. jan %—eoe and lodging, 422 D street, between 6th and 7th streets. Jan 30-tf ” MES. BANNERMAN, CORNER streets, Propered. to accommodate ! Hi or oficer of the vy tor ‘octave volume, price 8 30. For sale in Washington TAY LO! feos Booksellers, near 9th st. 10-4, 11-4 AND 19-4 BED BLA. & MAURY uilled Skirts, Hosiery and Gloves W bite, red and yellow Flannels With many other bl Gorm be closed . RILEY, Cor. 8th gt., opposite Centre Market. Jan 22—1m NOTICE. TS UNDERSIGNED HAVINGBOLD OUT s Hats, Caps, Furs, &c.. lerger business, or Be ») to Mr. B. M. HOFFA & Co, KG LEAVE TO NOTIFY THEIR friends E CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.—One large T folio volume, containing ing tools timber and earth and other works, by giner feb2 and machines, with bills of m ; also tables and data for cost of George Cole, Civil En- Price $5. Just published. FRANCK TAYLOR. ORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, and Knives without forks. Also, an extensive dra of assortment of Pearl, Ivory and Horn Handle direct Pen from the cel- and Pocket Knives. sen gmeoning - ebrated manufac! oseph Rodgers & Sons, and will be sold at very low i E.K LUNDY, No. 198 Bridge st., Georgetown HATS!—HATS: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebt, Leary, Genin, with other fash. jonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a fall and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap <4 Gent’s Fur. Store, 434 Pa. avenue. 3 JOHNSON’S SALOON, No. 311 G street, mear Thirteenth. G HAD FIVE OR SIX YEARS EX- Hx! perience as chief cook for the Messrs. Willard. this establishment is now the of to furnish DINNER PARTIES, SUP-. PERS, BALLS, and all others who ma) him with their . He will also gentlemen with Day ss All kinds of Game of the season constantly on band ; megane ected Several furnis! Rooms to let; apply as above. jan 3-im Board * feb 12th, between B and C sts. GENTLEMAN, WHO WRITES A GOOD hand, and has a Fuerouge 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* RS. TRIPPE, 44 STREET, WANTS TO M hirea Cook One who understands her bus- iness perfectly can find a good situation by apply- ing immediately. No other need apply. “feb 7-2* }O MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTH. ERS —A gentleman, whose qualifications undoubted, desires to secure copying or other writing, for either a week, month or year, which he will execute ina plain, neat, clerkly manner. Address ‘‘C C,’? Star office. Best of recommend- ations furnished as to integrity and capacity. feb 7-3t a po frets ANTED—AN ACTIVE AND COMPE- tent = bubvapeg read ee charge of a large a room. My = telli; nousekeeper. Apply at 233 F tent — ini gent pe ras 4. ps ret eee HIGHLY INTELLIGENT LADY FROM A the North would like a situation in a Schoal as Music Teacher, or would not object to going South with a family. Can teach almost anything —French, Music ‘wing, Mathematics, &c. For particulars enquire of L. SAYER, M. D., 451 Tenth street, between E and F. feb 2-eolw* Pied Ww AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS wasber and ironer, in elt best - A slave is preferred. No one need ap good recommendations. Apply at _ Jan 19— TIONAL.—BOARD WANTED.—A a er aig th h and higher branches Pf Mathematics—havi some WASHINGTON CITY MUSIC STORE. E BEG which we are constantly making additions. Music received evel jo and Flute, Music Paper, Bows, and a general assortment of Musical Instruments JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenne, bet. vth and 10th sts. feb 2-tf HATS, CAPS, FURS, &c. HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT- fully announce to bis friends and the public that he hes purchased the eatire stock of Mr. J. T. Bra i and will continue the HAT, CAP and FUR b lately occupied by him, No 236 north side Penn. avenue, and 13th streets. Having manufactured for several years in one of the most fashionable end well Hat establishments in the District he confident that he will be able to please Sort tyle and price all who may favor him with a . A full assortment of gentlemen’s dress black and brown French felt Hats; Children’s Fancy Hats, Canes, Umbrellas, &c. B. H. STINEMETZ 296 Pa. avenue, be! 12th and 13th sts. jan PReewine AND MATHEMATICAL IN struments, in cases, imported by the under- signed, from Europe; various sizes and styles, at ranging from $1 ci tng FRANCK TAYLOR. — ILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW Wits OF EXCHANGE ON LONDON, PARIS, BREMEN, and other points In Europe, ums to A VEENY RITTEN HOUSE, FANT & CO. Bankers, N: Poftce. unoccupied time—wishes to obtain board ‘0. 352 Pa. avenue. is services in instructing e tied mobersa pop woua be recetved as | _Jen 1m Sa Bene bt anequivalent therefor. Und © mS. testimonials and references given. Address ‘‘ Se R A GOUD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS Post Gffice. goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks eRe i meer 3 — —WANTED—TO | cannot be excelled, and his prices will not fright- Arenas te ren of the following ar- | en you. He tries one tower al himself, ticles ; and those who buy of him are sure to get a French or a etaqen one or have their money refunded. a geod ‘ortral ‘rames, ——$—_—__$<_$_____—_,___ Ee Paint ed pe pak ga OST--YESTERDAY, (SUNDAY) FEB. Tables, in or gold. Sd, by a lady, a black lace Veil, near the cor- ‘All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size | ner of 4x ana C streets. The colored woman who Look! iaapen, ox othes work tn: the eeappess tehave found tt, or cone else who Mne done to order e possession, = Also, ‘of cast-iron suitable for it at Mr, George Parker's, at aniite. ee on moderate to suit | corner 4 seer ba feb the times, for cash. .B.—Old_ Work Regilt, and Looking Glass TE MONNAIES, Ca- ai at avenue, casishiaiitaest iain pen nee ee OUN E. ELLIS, : do JOHN WAGNER, | jan . r ‘ TO ASSURE OUR NUMEROUS friends they will find our stock of Music to be the largest and most varied in this bee to ew week. Also, Instruction Books for Piano, Guitar, Violin, Accordeon. Ban- Pegs, Rosin, wsiness in the store For feb? YOUNG LADIES’ CLASSICAL INSTI- TUTE, 490 E street, between Sth and 6th. FEW MORE SCHOLARS CAN BE RE- ceived. uire of the Principal. en ee Sa MIRICK. OTICE.—THE PARTNERSHIP HERE- tofore existing between the subscribers, in the Coai and Wood business, has this day been dis- solved by mutual consent. W. 5. WATERS MARY L. WATERS. Having been authorized to settle the affairs of the above firm, all pe:sons ha’ sent the same tome. All debts claims can ue the same’ are thorized. * to be paid to me, or my au’ ee inp jan2i—eo3w Corner of B and 12th streets. bag ape ali so 4 vols ————— of James the bington Macaulay, em rate portrait of the auth or, et feb2 foradollar. The of with an aceu- TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, , Rear 9th st. TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do NCK TAYLOR. NEW JEWELRY STORE. rye LATE OF PARIS, HAS a new store of itizens is ame He} on PINS. EARRINGS, a a mee ‘OCORDEONS, A jan a oe Re V ALENTLVES! VALENTINES ay gh Pe. avenen, Nesmeen a a BANJOS, GUIT. Planos,&c.at| JOHN FP. BL a. 6 ‘306 between S&h and 10th 5 HA FING DISHFS, DISH COVERS, Slaw ELuie.