Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR.|, “LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. A Day at rae Penitentiany.—We continue to-day the ‘‘ notes’’ of our visit to the District Penitentiary. The next room entered is used as a sort of store room, and in this there is a quantity of wood-work, such as window blinds, sash, and the like, which was manufactured by the con- victs, who were “ farmed out” to a contractor, whe ve forty cents a day for their labor, and found his own steam engine and machinery. This work, which is well made, does not meet with a ready sale from the predjudice cre ited against it by the stand taken upon the suoject by our carpenters, and the work is now sus- pended altogether, and the contractor has gone North to make arrangements for intro- jucing some branches of labor in the peniten- tiary, which will not come in conflict with the interests of our own mechanics. Our shoemakers have not been able to com- bine s0 effectually against convict labor com- ing in eompetition with themselves; and the shoe business is carried on pretty extensively here. In the shoe shop the work is not farmed out, but an overseer is employed, who buys the leather, gives instructions about cutting and saa * and sells the work after it is made. A large number of convicts were at work here, in silence, while the overseer, sta- tioned on an elevated seat, watched them. The convicts are not allowed to speak to each other ; but it is. of course, quite im ‘ible to prevent them {rom communicating by signs— the deaf and dumb alphabet, motions of the features, expressive “‘hems!’’ and the like. Over the bench of a mulatto some rudely ex- ecuted letters upon a piece of leather an- nounced to his comrades that he would posi- tively lend no more tobacco! The prisoners have no share in the proceeds of their labor, and no incentive to industry beyond that of an extra plug of tobacco to those who do the most work. This is found to be quite a spur, however. We cannot but aes with Mr. Thornley, that a provision, by which the prisoner would be 5 ae @ per- tion of his wages on being discharged, would have a most beneficial effect. As it is, they receive at the expiration of their sentence, two dollars in money and a suit of clothes worth eight dollars, or if they have clothes, they can take their money equivalent. So scantily provided, they are almost necessarily compelled to resume their old career of vice, for who will, knowingly, empley the peniten- tiary convict; and they hav2 not sufficient means to take them to a distance from the place where their degradation is known. We next visited the chapel, a commodious room divided off for white and colored con- victs, and with an extra division for the a women, in the shape of a canvas screen, in- asmuch as the regulations do not allow the female convicts to gaze upon or converse with their brethren in disgrace; but “* Whoe’er posseared the power and skill To stem the torrent of a woman’s will ?”” especially when that will is united to love and stropg curiosity. Se the result is, that the canvas has been punctured from end to end, by scissors; penknives, or any implement by which an aperture could be made to enable the female eye to gaze once more upon the loved form of man! The deprivation of a meal is generally the punishment allotted to a female for cutting and peeping, but it is by no means effectual, as it is not uncommon to find one who will very cheerfully go without her supper for the opportunity of indulging the inclination ; and one young woman who has twice been an inmate of the prison, almost starved herself to death in buying peeps at the forbidden fruit at the cost of @ meal each ! In the chapel is kept the penitentiary 1- brary, which consists of about six hundred volumes, and which was procured through the exertions of Miss Dix. The books are in eager Fequost, and are given out te the criminals each Sabbath. A considerable portion of the | library consist: of religious books, though there is a good selection of historical, biograph- ical, and miscellaneous works. We noticed Bancroft’s History, Prescott’s Works, The Cabinet Library, Gibben’s Rome, and other valuable standard works. We were curious to ascertain which books were most sought for by the prisoners, and were told that of all the six hundred volumes of the library, Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress was most in demand; in- deed that it was always out, and always be- Spoken in advance. Considering the avidity with which these books are read by the pris- ners, and the cppatanity thus afforded to oceupy their minds for good, instead of evil, is it not strange that the religious and ph thropic have not made donations and acces- sions to this little library, to put it on a hand- some footing? No doubt * Borioboola Gha’’ has received generous contributions, while this little library has received the donation of barely one volume since its foundation ! Next we took aturn among the cells, and that we might get a ‘realizing sense” of their gloom, were locked up for a moment in one of the “dark cells,” where unmanageable convicts are locked up and fed upon bread and water until they yield obedience. It was perfectly dark, excepting a ray or two of light cowing in through chinks in the door, and must be sufficiently awful without the broad and wateraccompaniments. Twenty days’ con- finement in these cells is the maximum of pun- ishment allowed, but a single night is generally sufficient. It is worthy = ts thatit happeus here, as it often does owtstde the penitentiary, that the most obstinate and unmanageable cases are those of female convicts. One wo- man staid out her entire twenty days unsub- dued, and at the end of the time cursed the Warden, tho President, the judges, and jury, and all baving authority, and dared the offi- cers to do their worst. She imagined that one “ twenty — was all the punishment that could be inflicted, and great was herrage and disgust when she was clapped in for another twenty days for the fresh offence; but she ielded this time. Sometimes, a convict on ing immured, beats against the door of his —- — the ay of a maniac, and ono fel- ow, who must have possessed great strep; succeeded in breaking a iets tocouge oe massive door, with no other implement than the handle af his pail. Another set of punishment ceils are called the “hard cells,’” which are entirely without furniture, beds, or bedsteads—are damp and chilly, and are much dreaded by the con- victs. As we passed these cells a man con- fined in one of them called out to the warden, begging most piteously to be released, and promising the most implicit obedience if he was let out. The warden promised to release him upon the promised terms, but with the loss of his supper. This punishment seemed very hard to some tender-hearted, bright- eyed young ladies who were present, and they interceded earnestly in the prisuner’s behalf, to which the warden respouded with a very stern shake of the head; but we rather think the wan got his supper. The diet of the prisoners is—bread and rye coffee for breakfast, coarse meat and soup for dinner, and bread and common black tes for supper. The diet is varied somewhat with rye and corn bread, herrings, etc. The ordi- wary bread is coarse, but well cooked and wholesome. We brought away a slice, which we have submitted to the inspection of some of our lady acquaintances, and they pronounce it excellent of its kind. The penitentiary bakery is a model of its kind for cleanliness and order, and the convict who bas it in charge shows becoming pride in all its arrangements. The walls of the bakery are adorned ina very fanciful manner with engravings cut from pic- torial papers, as is also the barber shop, the latter also having the addition of some re markable fresco painting executed upon the white plastered walls. It is a remarkable fact, as showing the ef- fect of plain fare in enabling the system to re- sist billous diseases, that, notwithstanding the unhealthy situation of the penitentiary—di- Teotly amongst the marshes—there are scarcely any cases of chills and fever among the con- Viets, and their general health is such that during the entire period of Mr. Thorniey’s wardenship, there has been but one death withio the wails of the penitentiary. We have not room to conclude the article, and therefore lay aside our notes for Monday's Star — Hetr Nagpep.—We have only roo: that the committee on relief 4 the Weerth ward, having given two hundred and ten or- ders for wood and for groceries to persons who were decidedly, (from personal observation ) in great distress—are now about three hundred dollars in debt. Shall their treasury remajn in this state? Give, and give at once. i Court or fa a Pe a8 Cuaus.—Y¥ » the case of - &. *hompson os..the United States, and that of Salvo Pacheco vs. the United States, were called up for ment. These cases were argued ther, the same points of law being involved ineach. The petition of A. B. Thompson representa that he is an American citizen, and has permanently resided in Cali- fornia since 1834; that on the mipersy ea of & war between the United States and Mexico, he took part with the United States; that he was the owner of a considerable quantity of live stock, which was used by the Americans under Colonel Fremont, and the companies under the command of naval officers, the Ameri- cans taking his property because he was wil- ling to aid them, believing that the American government would ultimately pay him for it; that the Mexicans took his property because he aided the Americans; and that he was twice taken prisoner, and twice made to pay a fine of $200 by the Mexican troops; for all of which he claims compensation amounting to $14,617. The argument in these cases for the elaimants was made by Hon. Philip Philips. and that for the government by the Solicitor, when the cases were submitted for the decis- ion of the court. The case of Thomas Rhodes and Jeremiah Austill vs. the United States was next called up for argument by the court. The petition in this case represents that a resolution of c was passed May 24, 1828, “authoris- ing the Postmaster General to cause to be ex- amined the route from Mobile to Pascagoula, and if, in his opinion, it should be the most expedient route to the city of New Orleans, he shall be, and hereby is, vested with full power and authority to adopt that route in lieu of the resent one from the city of Mobile to New rleans;'’ that, in accordance with this au- thority, the route was examined and adopted; and that the petitioners in this case received a contract for carrying the mail. It became necessary, in order to carry out this contract, to make a road from Mobile to Pascagoula, which road the claimants contracted to con- struct for the sum of $4,000; which contract, it is alleged, wae broken by the department. The argument in behalf of the claimants was opened hy Hon. Philip Philips, who was foi- lowed for government by the Solicitor, who concluded his remarks, when the court ad- journed. mar Destitution AxD Bexgvouence.—Quite an excitement was created day before yesterday on the avenue, in the vicinity of a shoe store, by the appearance of a cart completely loaded with pcor Irish people,—men, women, and children—who were entirely without shoes or stockings. it seems that on the day previous Alderman Pepper, who has been untiring in his exer- tions for the relief of the poor, both outdoors and in his place in the Councils, found two or three shoeless people on English Hill, and teld Yhem to como down to the shoe store and he would furnish them;—but lo! when they came they were accompanied by a host of others. Some of them were children, four or five years of age, and with bare feet purple and red with cold. Mr. Pepper, and some other charitable individuals who happened to be in the neighborhood, set about su plying their wants. Mr. Pepper contributed seven = of shoes, Mr. Alexander Lee five pairs; rt. Jobn Tretler three pairs, and Messrs. Levy, Latruite, and Berry, two pairs each. Menitorious ApPointwext —Weare always happy to chronicle the advancement of meri- torlous youth, and are glad to hear of the appointment as page in the House of Repre- sentatives of Stanly Schreiner, a lad lately employed by the agent of the Associated Press, and who has, for the last fourteen months, daily and promptly deposited des- patches in our hand for the benefit of the readers of the Star. By his activity, atten- tion, and pleasing deportment, he has hereto- fore won the affections of all who know him, and will, undoubtedly, become agoneral favor- ite with the honorable gentlemen of the House. We bespeak for him the kind notice of those in authority in the capitol. NarionaL TazatRe.—We have before an- nounced that the talented and beautiful Denin sisters appear on Monday evening as Romeo and Juliet, Susan playing the lover and her fair sister, the gentle Juliet. Mr. Briggs, of the Holiday street Theatre, will appear as Mercutio, throrgh the courtesy of Mr. Jno. T. Ford. Also, will be presented the farce of the “‘ Youth who never saw a wo! an,’ Susan playing the part of Eliza, and Kate the youth olin. These ladies are as accomplished as they are pretty and their presence amongst us will be gladly hailed by our play goers. Scrreme Courr.—-Yesterday—No. 208. Josiah Dykes et ad., plaintiffs in error vs. Joe. Ufford. In error to the district court of the United States for the district of Texas, On motion of the Hon. Reverdy Johnson, of couneel for the defendant in error, this cause was docketed and dismissed, with costs . 59. JohnJ Orvon, appellants, vs. George h. The argument of this cause was con- tinued by Mr. Brown, of Wisconsin, for the appellee and concluded by Mr. Gillet for the appellant, when the Court adjourned. Tug oOrFERINGs of beof cattle at Drover’s Rest, Georgetown, yesterday, amounted to 200 head, 129 of which was purchased by our butchers at $3a$4 50 on the hoof, equal to $6 a39 net; the remaining 75 was driven on to Baltimore. Sheep $3a$4 50 per 100 Ibs.; hogs $7.50a$8. Norice.—We are requested to say that the Daniel Stuart mentioned in the police reports of the Star, as up for riot, is not Daniel W. Stuart, bricklayer, son of Geo. W. Stuart corner of H and Twelfth gtreet. Warcu Returxs.—There were no cases at the gu’ sf house last night, but several came in for lodgings. Ei A late London pores informs its readers that the “Nebraska ‘erritory of the United States is a tract of several millions of acres, latly purchase by the Americans from the Mosquito King.’’” Who says John Bull don’t understand geography! E> A negro woman, soon after having ex- periened religion, stole a goose to make merry with her consort from a neighboring planta- tion. Of course she was whipped for the good of others as well as of herself. Soon after these circumstances, a communion was to take place in the neighborhood, and Diniah prepar- ed to go. Her mistress remonstrated with her, and mentioned the goose affair as a sufficient reason for her not tooffer herself on such a holy occasion; to which she replied. “ Lor Missus, I ain’t agwine to turn my back on my breesed Massa, for no old goose!” U7" Hostetter’s Bitters._Fraud again call attention to the celebrated article HOSTETTER" Dr. J. STOMACH BITTERS. Since thease Bitters ical Virtues in all cases of Dyspepsia, Fla- jon, or General Debility, become so popu- y Unprincipled men have re ‘and palmed it 7 Public Speakers, TROCHES differ materially fr Bary ase. Containing no optam or can be used freely by Vocal! irritation of | wiDote Sir Your “Baoxcusas, Taoctes" ple aud elegant form for administer! combination, several medical substances, held :: general esteem é Physicians in the treatment of Br sochial a. mre a Veuy reapactfal: Guo. F Atau@by T Ba: “ Sold in Washtugton by JA stots in all the large Great Cure ef Ra seems to me a LDENOK. than three years! have been suffering with rhe enlarzemeut and pain of the boues and jotnts. 1 followed the advice of physicians, and at other ch famfly medicines as had been recommended auill I'did not improve in the least, and was frequently compelled to keep my bed, and thereby was pre ‘vented frot tending to my business. Some weeks ago I was indaced by « friend to try CARTER’S SPANISH. MIX- 5 Tee elect wae mirecalous. I fit considerably im- 4 after I had taken the fourth dose; Thave only used ome single bottle, and am entiraly free from all pain. I feck better than I have felt for years, and I attribute my com: pletely-rostored health solely to the use of Carter’s Spanish Mixture. [consider ita most excellent medicine for rheu- matism and all diseases of the blood, and cheerfully recom- met I Me naire southeast corner Fourth aad Walnut sta 17, 1856. feb 5—1m. Dr. Sanford s imvigerater is a ogee ve, tonic sad stimulant, ead is recom: eo patie tearing upon fl* latringle worth in the cure of the fol- lowing complsints: Ail Bilious Dereugements, Sick Head- ache, a, Habitual Costivenses, Chpoulc Diarrhas, Coli, Pain in the Stomach snd Bowels, General Debility, Female Weaknens, dc. of choumatiat For solv by Gragpiet gonernity,ont.| %, D, GILM. ro tod by'0. Mc LINTHICUM, corner ridge abt Bigh Seorgetows, D. 0. lh Pree aod - 4 announce that their display of FALL and oLo- THING | Jonow reedy for tnepection, comprising an aasort men! ae, RSA SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS i west aad richest Gs" signs ip materisl, trimming and workmanship. To gentle men who study excellence with economy tn fashionable at- ticles of dress an opportunity ts now for selecting frot. o=¢ of the attractivestocks of Goeds in tHis city, at very reduced prices- ov 3-u _ eee ae Il” “F Have Saved $500.1—_This remark, made by a gentleman the other day, whore limbs and atrenct! had been restored to him by nating « bottle of Profeseor De Grath’s (geutine) “ELECTRIC OIL," would apply to thou- sands more, especially the iaboring man or woman,who de- pends apon self-exertion for support. No person can save money who ts half the time Jame, rheumatte, ant fering from pain; but if little timely caution were used, before consumption becomes from colds and exposure, the proper application of this wonderfal “Electric Oi!" be made, hundreds of dollars would be saved, and life jsetenatae sion, Only office, 39 south Eighth street, Phil adeiphia. Ask Mark Grigg, Eaq.,45 Marshall street, and hundreds bee ig ge mate been cured. |. B.—No charge for advice. ©. STOTT, agent. feb 7—eo3t un Rehaeis Sees {[7 Heofland’s German Bitters, prepared and sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in their well-de served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de- rangement of the liver. These Bitters have, Indeed, proved a blessing to the afflicted, who show their gratitude by the most fiattering testimonials. This medicine has established for itself a name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their promises, cannot reach. It ES the public confidence by the tmmense benefits that ave been derived from it, and will ever maintain ite posi- dec 122m ton, See advertisement. Il> Te the Ladies.__Dow: s FLUID ts now acknowledged by all Dentists to be Preparation for the Teeth in use. Relieves Toothach rest decay, restores the Gums toa healthy condition, imparts a delightfal flavor to the mouth and breath. For fale by Charles Stott & Co,, and 2 D. Gilima D.0. ‘Aimbrotype.—Amongst the mest tractive and beautiful mens of the Photographic a now on exhibition at WHITKHURST’S GALLERY, are AMBROTYPES. They are traly a beautiful Picture, and in some respects an improvement on the old familiar Da- wguerrootypes. The Gallery contains quite a large collection of Photographs on paper. Dagnerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court since 1850; members of the United States courts; President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other yublic men ofthe Nation. A visit to WAITEHUKST'S GAL- ERY, No. 44 Pounaylvania avenue, is well worth the trou- bie and the time. nov 28—tf {> The Great Russian Kemedy.—Pre BONO PUBLICO.—* Every mother should have a box in the house handy in case of accidents to the childre1 REDDING’S RUSSIA SALVE. ? It ta. Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and is re commendod by physicians. It is a sure and speedy care for Burns, Piles, Boils, Core, Felons, Chilbaina, and Old Sores of every kind; for Fever Sores, Ulcers, Itch, Scald Head, Nettle Rash, Bunions, Sore Nipples, jrecommended by nurses,) Whitlows, Sties, Featers, Flea Bites, Spider Stings, Frozen Limbs, Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nore, Warts and Ficeh Wounds, it is a most remedy and cure, which can be testified to by thonsa have used it {n the city of Boston and vicinity for the last thirty years, no instances will this Salve do an injury, or ysiclan # riptions. It is made from recipe brought from Russia—of sat country—and the proprietors have letters from all classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captains, nurses, and others who have themselves, and recom- mend It to others. Redding’s tin boxes, stam; on the cov 4 disabled soldier, which pictu’ engraved on the wrapper. Price, 25 Cents a Box. Sold atall the stores in town or country, aud may be ordered of any wholesale drngist. For sale at SHILLINGTON’S, Agent for Warh- ington. a 6 0 MARRIED, On the 7th instant, by the Rev. Dr. Sunderland Col. ROBERT H. SHANKLAND, of Ellicotts- ville, N. Y ,to ELIZABETH HOPE, daughter of the late Jeremiah W. Bronaugn, Esq_, of this elt On the 7th inst, bythe Rev. Mr. French, Lieut, ROBERT RANSOM, U.S.A ,to MINNIE E., daughter of the Jate Dr. Hunt, of this city. On the 7th Instant, a8 Rev. John C. Smith, Mr. CHARLES H. TUCKER to Miss ELIZABETH A. GITTINGS, both of Montgomery co., Md On the 3d instant, by Rev. S$: A. H. Marks, Mr. GEORGE MYERS to Miss CATHARINE Mc- FARLAND, both cf this city. WANTS T° MEMBERS OF CONGRESS OR OTH ERS.—A fine Parlor and Bedroom to rent, ‘with board, at Miss A. A. LAW’S, No. 56 Mis- souri avenue. Five or six table boarders can be accommodated. feb 9-31* ENTRAL LOCATION.—ONE PARLOR aud two Chambers for rent. Apply at No. 399 E street, south side, one door west of 10th. feb 8—2t* OR SALE OR RENT, THE TWO-STORY | Brick House on the corner of 7th and G sts , Island, with storeroom. It will be sold on ac~ commodati g terms or rented at reasonable e. pe to the subscriber, at United States Hotel, or Room No. 12 Treasury Building. feb 8-3t® THO B. THRUSTON. OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine — cops which she offers, with board. Fo 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 Building. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant and a 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, opposite the Hail. or terms apply to ELADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-im For RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession on the first of February. Apply at No. 353 I st., | ry. Apply jie deh between 13th and 14th. N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of etown, adjoining the property formerly occupied by Colon 1 Cox, (called the Cedars,) poss+ssing rare advan(aces as a building site, and market garden. It hasa fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on the great er part «f {t—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—aft ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell voit roperty, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the village of Tennallytown, where there is a office. he place contains 63% acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 32 ~ 40, with a wing 25 > 31, and all necessary out bouses. City property will be taken as part pay. THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17—tf At United States Hotel. OR RENT—IN GEORGETOWN,ATWO, story frame dwelling, in Georgetown, contain- ing four rooms and g: cellar—pump of excel- lent water atthe door. Apply to W. ALBERT KING.No 35 High street, Georgetown. feb 7-e03t OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 235 F street. now27—tf OOMS 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 URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT—IN partor the whole, on Capitol Hill, south B street, but a short distance from the south gate of the Capitol For particulars enquire at this office. feb 4—e06t* Also, table and transient V ANTED—A PERMANENT HOME AS Manager on a farm, by a young man. who understands the business. Can be well recom- mended. Has a wife and child. Can be seen at No. 200 Seventh street, Northern Liberties. feb 9-3t Want TO RENT OR PURCHASE—A House for a smal! family, between 4X and 15tb streets, and Pa. avenue and G st. It must contain the modern improvements and be sup lied with water and gas New house preferred. ‘0 applications exceeding $5,000in price or $400 in rent need be made. Inquire at this office. feb 9-2t* ANTED, AGOODCOLOREDSERVANT Woman—one who understands plain cook- ing. Apply at317 C street, adjoining National Hotel. feb 9-21* ANTED TO RENT.—A GENTLEMAN, whose family consists of three persons, de sires to renta smail House, conveniently situated and which is ina healthy and respectable local- ity. Would also purchase furniture, etc. Ad- dress immediately, ‘‘N O P,”? Star office, stating locality, terms, é&c. feb9 3t* ULL DIN G@ —BRICKS AND LUMBER WANTED.—Wanted to exchange some city Lots, at a low valuation, for Lumber and Bricks ; and also to eontract for building a Cottage 2 miles from the city, and bay in city lots. Address ‘*W H W,”? City Post Uffice. OARD WANTED-—TWO YOUNG Men (?) who are permanently employed in this city, are desirous of securing boarding and accommodations. Locality, north of New Yerk avenue, be.ween 7th and 10th sts Being desi rous of securing a home a private family would be preferred. Address “‘V sae Star office. feb 8-3t* YOUNG LADY, LATELY ARRIVED from Paris, wishes a situation as nursery gov- emess. Would not not object to traveling. Ad- dress ‘S$ A,’’ Star office. feb 8-3t ANTED—A SMART, ACTIVE BOY, 2 to 14 years old, to attend in a Grocery Store, and runerrands. He must be able to read an: wute. None need apply except a strict Catholic Address ‘‘M G,’? at this office. feb 8-31* HHREE SERVANTS WANTED—ONE AS Chambermaid and nurse, ome to cook, and one to wash and iron Aliwhite persons. Appl at Dr. MAYNARD’S, corner Pa.avenue 25th and L streets. feb 7-3t ANTED—THE FINDER OF A ROUGH white country cloth Coat, containing papers of value to no one but the ewner. By leaving it with the subscriber they will receive his thanks and likewise be rewarded. F. LEE, Feed Merchant. feb 7-30 12th, between B and C sts. GENTLEMAN, WHO WRITES A GOUD hand, and has a thorough krowl of ac- counts, wishes for a situation as Clerk or Book- keeper ina hotel or mercantile house. Address “A B,» at this office. feb 7-3t* 10 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTH- ERS —A gentleman, whose qualifications are undoubted, desires to secure copying or other writing, for either a week, month or iT, which he will execute ina plain, neat, clerkly manner. Address ‘C C,’? Star office. Best of recommend a furnished as to integrity and capacity. feb 7~3t W AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and ironer, in asmallfamily. A slave is preferred. No one need apply without on mocmmemtaliens Apply at this office. 1 19— DUCATIONAL.—BOARD WANTED —A oa 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 beard {n some private family, where his services in instructing a limited num! of pupils would be received as anequivalent therefor. Undoubted testimonials and references given. Address ‘‘Editor’’ box 513 Post Office. Sins ee Se TOSS oak as wax TED— WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- ticles: Looking Glasses French or German Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square on Erg on, hes and small Marble-to; Tables, in bronze or gold. ae pst a ef Pictures —— ve — king Glasses, or other work e line done to order with disratch. > Se Also, a jot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit ee wold. Work Regilt, and Looking Glass -B. or] vibe vieaes, © ae Kirkwood H. enna. avenue, ir louse. dec 19 » PPS TOHN WAGNER HE ROYAL KALENDAR FOR 1856 being the “Blue Book’- for England, Ir » and the Colonies; giving full lets of ali pare functionaries. This day received from pes FRAN TAYLOR. rr WASHINGTON CITY MUSIC STORE. Ws BEG TO ASSURE OUR NUMEROUS friends they will find our stock of Music-to be the largest and most varied in this city, to which weare constantly making additions. New Music received bat week. Also, Instruction Books for Piano, Guitar, Violin, Accordeon, Ban- jo and Flute, Music Paper, Bows, Pegs, Rosin, and a assortment of Musical Instruments JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. feb 2-t¢ —— RAWING AND MATHEMATICAL IN. struments bi ana prt fie oye, . *ppalick TAYLOR. | The rent will be moderate No. wUNNYSIDE FOR SALE.—_THE SUBSCRI ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va., 1 mile from the Long Bridge, or 2% miles from Centre Market, wit easy access by Washington and Alexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. Phe farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the balance well laid off in arable flelds and meadows. Also, about 800 frull trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations. The improvements consist of a good Dwelling House of 8 rooms, beside garret and basement; a house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with necessary &c., usual toa dairy and market farm. Persons desiring to purchase can get further in- formation by applying to BURKE & HERBERT, Alexandria, or to the subscriber on the premises. Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf IOR RENT—A LARGE, AND ONE of the most commodious, houses in the city of Washington, with three-story back buildings, with good dining, bath and store rooms ; also, a fine kitchen, with range; a laundry, with a range ef wesh tubs, with hot and cold water pipes at- tached toeach Also, hot and cold water inevery chamber, throughout the house, with all ne- cessary fix the house can apply next door, No. 247 second street, between F and G.. Also, a comfortable, a7 and convenient house situated on the corner of 22d and G streets, which will be rented for a moderate rent. Al-o, a handsome, convenient and newly-im proved house in @ street, second house above 2ist street. All the above housesare heated by hot air fur- naces. For all of which information can be had at the above mentioned place. jan 1l—eolm* O LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on 4} street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for lodging or for offices, with the privilege, if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous ilbrary. Apply at No. 7, 4}¢ street, nearthe City Hall. jan 5—tt URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or a entleman. 276 Pa. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—¢¢ jae J (a ee FPUENISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the ef Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the istaasyernd ipliaelagee jon. pots “4 we ome in the house. For terms, &c., apply ofthe National Hotel. ” dec 27—tf EPERGNES, FRUIT STANDS AND PLA- TEAU: Ss. 4 E HAVE RECEIVED THIS DAY AN assortment of the above articles, and also opened a invoice of ificent PEARL Nrckuac S$, BRACELETS, PINS and EAR- RINGS, of the richest kind; CORALS, MO- SAIC,and CHASED GOLD JEWELRY) of the latest styles ; together with a variety of SILVER WARE, aires for prevents We respect solicit a . Ht i H. SEMKEN, Jeweler and Laier in Watches and Silverware. No, 330 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. feb7—1w_ ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, and Residence No. 303 Penn south side, between 9th and 10t! AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF an ELEGANT HEARSE, —— and all ne convenien Properly Seudectin ht business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. A large eupply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all — ‘ways on — — will be fur- nished on the most reason»ble terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. . B.—Resid ng on the premises, orders will rigs y atten toat al hours. _feb 7-ly ALENTINES AND ENVELOPES. Also, Toys and i arf gg icontarsaoy variet, at jor Ea LAMMOND, Sr., 7th st. ee eee UTTER, BUCKWHEAT, &c, 30 kegs Glades BUTTER 40 small bags BUCK WHEAT 20 (100 Ibs.) bags Do 7 ee aa =a sg FLOUR. recel' and for sale ae "BARBOUR & SEMMES, No. 65 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, opposite Bank of Washington, feb 6 —eo6t RUFFLES, &c.—Fresh and apioea rete in cans; Truffles, Pe:ite Pais, Champignans Pates. lish Wainuts, Chow Chow and Horse Radish, Fresh Tomatoes, Green Peas. Catsups, Jellies, and Sweet Pickled each- es, meosived this day end for sake > M es nee feb4 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th st. ROMAN PUNCH! ROMAN PUNCH! L BEVERAGE, something ADEE CTE ate ent NAL CARD C, Detw. JOHN F. ELLIS. ures provided. Any one wishing to see Hs 24 ‘Twenty. | AUCTION SALES. — By JAS. C. McGUIRE, apy PLEN DID COLLECTION OF ANCL S'ina Medern Paintinges On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, February 7th, at 4 0’clock, at the Saloon over Farnham’s Bookstore, comer of | Pennsylvania avenue and 1ith street, we shall fell a splendid collection of Oi! Paintings, by an- cient and Modern 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 collection of H. N. Bar- low, Esq , of Philadelphia, and are really fine | specimens of art The saloon will be o; and the pictures on free exhibition daily until the sale. Catalogues may had at the Auction Rooms or at the Saloon. Terms : #50 and under cash; over that sum a credit berbeandbnmesthetinse: , for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearin, febi—a * jC. McGUIRE, Auct'. iD[> The above Sale is Postponed, in con- uence of the rain, until ibe ncoaige § AFTER- ON, February 12th, same hour place. Neb oa JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auet'r ~ By JAS C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. N THURSDAY AFTER NOON, the sev- enth day of February, 1456, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, virtue of a deed of trust, dated 23d Feb: , 1°55, and recorded in the Land Records of Wash! county, D. C., in Liber, J A 8.,No. 91, ‘ollo 311, &c., I shall offer for sale one undivided third part, of the undivided fourth part, of the undivided two-thirds part, or Lot No. 4, in Square 290 in the city of Washing ton. This lot fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th streets west. Terms of sale: One-third cash; the balance in six and Spd perenenig be secured as may be aired b trustee. Ke A JOSEPH TRAVERS. Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, dec 6—law2m Auctioneer. The abeve sale is postponed in cense- on of the rain until MONDAY afternoon, Pevreary 11th, same hour and JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee febS—d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. XTENSIVE SALE OF WINES, Lt Cigers, &c., urt.—On FRIDAY, February 15th, commenc- {11 o’clock a. m., J shall sell. at Store 562 Seventh street, opposite Centre Market, by order of the Orpha: s’ Court, a large stock of Wines, Liquors, Ci ars, &c., belonging to the estate of J.T. Neal, ‘eceased, consisting in part of Supertor 0 d London Dock other Brandies Champagne Wines, variety of brands Trish and Scotch Whiskey Very superior Old Sh Wine Claret Wine, Sparkling Hock Holland Gin, Port Wine, Hockheimer Madeira Wines, Santa Cruz Rum Curaco, London Porter Stoughton’s Bitters, &c. Also, a large lot of very superior and common Cigars. attention of the trade and conisseurs gene- Tally is called to the sale as the stock embraces some of the most choice Brandies and Wines, not excel ed by any in the market. Terms: Un $50 cash; over $50a credit of 30 60, and 90 days, for > arg endorsed notes bear- faterest. . A. BROWN, Admin’r. eo 3-4 Cc. W. BOTELER, Auct. OARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No 309 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with lo Aging and well furnished rcoms, in a quiet part of tue city. fed? MBE: TRIPPE, NO.294% STREET, IS prepared to accommodate a number of Mem- bers of Congress, with good rooms, with or with- out board. feb 6 eo3t* j Byoakeine —MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE- | ral good Rooms with board, suitable for fam- | Illes or single gentlemen, at No 563 Pa avenue, few doors from the Capitol. jan 24—eo* OARDING —TWO FAMILIES CAN BE accommodated with board and lodging, at 422 D street, between 6th and 7th streets. jan 30-tf _ ARD,&c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street ee, ith or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who msy favor her with their patronage. apo—¢ NE DOLLAR REWARD.—RANAWAY from the subscriber on wet evening, 34 inst., a Black Boy, named ALFRED DELANY. 18 years of age, about 5 feet high. Was dressed in black Cloth Coat, Vest and Pants. rag ye are forwarned from harboring or trusting bim as the law will be enforced inst all such. feb 7-31" A. LEE, Feed Merchant. OST YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the Hall of the House of Representatives, a Poli- cy of Life Insurance which had been sent on to be executed. The large white envelope in which it-was enclosed is addressed to the owner. It is of no value whatever except to that person. The finder will receive many thanks by leaving it at the Star office, or with the Postmaster of the House of Representatives. feb 7-tf ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT —Newand second hand Pianos from the bes' manufactories, at moderate and conve- nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken | in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 498 Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue F. C. REICHENBACH. sep 86meoSTu& Th* BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. E_ ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON LONDON, PARIS, BREMEN, and other points in Europe, in sums to suit SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. Bankers, No. 352 Pa. avenue, ‘west of Browns’ hotel. CLOCKS. OR A GOOD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his prices will not fright- en you. He tries every one ey himself, and those who buy of him are sure to get a good one or bave their money refunded. jan EW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S. Dunlop’s Digest of the Laws of the United Sty Eni, Se compe te 1 Macat 8 vols com) for $1. feb6 Bookstore, near 9th st. USSIA RED LEATHER.—FOR SALE, 1,000 skins, by 000 skins; PY eNRY A. GAINE, 27 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts. feb 6-d3w* eee (SUNDAY) FED. 34, by a lady, a black lace Veil, near the cor- ner of 4x and C streets. The colored woman who is supposed to have found it, or any one else who may have it in ion, will bag corm = warded by leaving it at Mr. George Parker's. a! corner 4 nies 1C streets. feb 4-6t VORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, I and Knives without forks. Also, an extensive assortment of Pearl, Ivory and Horn Handle Pea and Pocket Knives. imported direct from the cel- ebrated manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Id at low prices, aaa WH Ne oad ey Le ORDY: jan i5—tr__No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. jan 4-Im YOUNG LADIES’ CLASSICAL INST!I- TUTE, 490 E street, between 5th and 6th. ra One SCHOLARS CAN BE RE- ceived. Fi ticulars enquire of the Principal. febvow ws “S. H. MIRICK. TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARN AND take care of their health will do well to call at LANE’S, who has a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Mufflers, and Robes and Shawls, and wil sell — for at - pr Furnishing Store, 224 Pa. avenue. WILL LEAVE SHORTLY. ‘ADAME R. respectfully inicrms the M lic in general, that she will give informa- on esa, ee eee ealth, yes. ve, Disbraltios in Besisess, Abeent F rlende, Glelnens Bhe in also; able to tal the ages of persone by She is, also, able to reading numbers. She can be consulied of a hours of the day and evening. Her name is on the door—at No. 285 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and ladies 25. febs—lw* 9- 10-4, 11-4 4ND 13-4 BED BLANE- 3 , Very “ ea] biue and grey French Merino and Merino Plaids uilled Skirts, Hosiery and Gloves Wite, red and yellow Flannels With many other Winter Goods to be closed out cheap. WM. R. RILEY, Cor. 8th st , opposite Centre Market. jan 22—1m a CAST-UF F CLOTHING Bovest AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA Holmead’: , near TT BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAC oe etd i EANOK TAYLOR. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Arrival of the Steamer Persia. ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE. New Yore Feb. 9.—-The new Cunard steamer Persia, arrived here at about half past 9 this morning, with seven days later Euro- pean dates. The Collins steamer Pacific sailed on the 23d, January. The screw steamer Belgique, sailed on her appointed day, but wascompelled to put back in consequence of a leak. The Arago arrived at Southampton on the 26th ult. Peace negotiations are apparently progres- sing. It will be some days yetere the prelim- inaries are signed, but the Czar has ordered Gortechakoff to suspend hostilities. Mesers, Kelley and Gilmour, of Manchester, have failed. The chances in favor of a speedy pacific settlement of the war are on the increase. Russia's sincerity isas much questioned as formerly, but appearances sre fair and straight-forward. The Czar has ordered the Crimean army to cease hostile operations, with- oat waiting for a formal armistice, although it is rumored that an armistice has been agreed upon for three months. France, England and Austria continue to accord, although it is fore- seen that grave questions must arise during the negotiation. No place for meeting is yet decided upon. A dispatch received on Saturday, the day of the Persia’s departure, says it will cer- tainly be in Paris or London. The dispatch, however, is of doubtful authenticity. It also states that Baron Brunord will be the Rus- sian p'enipotentiary. it will be February 2d, at least, before all the preliminary signatures are appended to the agreement to meet. In the meantime consols keep up. They hed reached 91, but closed at 9032904. Money was slightly easier, but the rates were un- changed. The American ships Horizon, Independence, and Mary Green, have been lost. THE MARKETS. Liverpoor, Jan. 26.—Messrs. Richardson, Spence, & Co., report Cotton on the the day of the Pacific’s sailing, as brisk. Since then the market has been steady, and closes at rates one sixteenth of a penny over the ao of Friday last. The ——s are air Orleans 6id.; middli irleans 54d. ; fair Mobile 5j4.; middling jiles 5 9-164. ; fair Uplands 5gd.; and mid Uplands 59-164. per . The sales the week have been 70,220 bales, of which speculators and exporters have taken 10,000 each. The stock in port is 390,000 bales, of which 220,000 are American. Breadetufis.—Flour is reported quiet; West- ern Canal 40s., Ohio 42s., per bbl. For wheat there was a rather improved demand; red 10s. 10d.alls. 3d., white lls. 9d al2s. Indian corn bas declined 6d.; mixed quoted 38s. 6d., white nominally 43s. Provisions were quiet and little changed Lard was dull, and nominal at 65s. Loxpos Marxets.—Baring Brothers report iron in demand at £8 5s. for bars and rails, and pig 76s. American stocks were in i demand, and dearer. Consols 90ja904 The bullion¥n the Bank of England had in- creased £5,000. Arrival of the Steamer Tennessee. New York, Feb. 9.—The Tennessee, from Laguyra on the 27th, arrived up this forenoon. The cholera had disappeared from Caraccas but was making awful ravages in the other Provinces. Political affairs were quiet. There was no sickness at St. Thomas, but the cholera was raging with terrible fatality at Porto Rica. Nearly thirty thousand cases had occurred since the 2ist of November, and upwards of five thousand deaths. Safety of the Bark Amelia New York, Feb. 9.—By the arrival of the steamship Tennessee it is learned that the bark Amelia, which sailed from Port-au-Prince some time in December, put into St. Thomas on the first instant, in a leaky condition. New Hampshire Folitics. Concorp, N. H., Feb 7.—The Democrats of Merrimac county held an immense mass meeting here this afternoon. Speeches were made by Messrs. Weller, of California; Orr, of South Carolina; Lane, of Oregon; Cobb, of Georgia; John S. Wells, and others. New York Markets. New York, Feb. et ned is sore, sales of 2,500 bbls.; straight State at $7.56, good Ohio $8 25, Southern $8 87. Wheat is inactive and are nominal. Corn is quiet and lower: sales of 4,000 bushele; Western mixed at S4c. Pork is languid; sales of 200 bbls. mess at $16. Beef is dull; sales of 100 bbls. Chicago repacked at $14.50. Lard has declined; sales of 100 bbls at 10éc. Whisky is lower; sales of 100 bbis. Ohio at 32ic. Stock Markets. New York, Feb. 9.—Stocks are higher; Chi- eago and Rock Island railroad 924 ; Cumber- land Coal Company 24{; Illinois Central Railroad 963; Michigan Southern 973; New York Central 94]; Reading 87]; Virginia 6's 95; Missouri 6’s 853. . Sterling exchange is firm at 9 per cent. pre- miug. NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION. HE NEXT SESSION OF THE MUSICAL Convention, under the direction of Prof.1. B Woodbury, will be held at the Smithsonian In- stitute on MONDAY, the 18th day of February, = es. o'clock a.m. ‘he Commi ee ing this determination, assured that all who desire {mprovement in the art of Vocal Music ‘will avail themselves of the opportunity of attend - =: ch abended the first Convention, in May tal patna us tbat it will make an abiding impression on our own community im favor of the ive and claims of Sacred M and will no abundantly reward all who there- » ve cordially invite the lovers of muste tn other pean fred eg oe ‘with us the advan- derived ~~ PROVE E RIBER HAS FOR 8ALE— T’soaken AND SALT MACKEREL, of the est size, at 6c. each, seis Rene arene ie N ; . 4 SARDINES. whole bexes $1, ball bones S0e., third boxes 37 Kc ; SWEET OL uarts S0c., BROWN SUGAR, Sc. and I0e. WHITE SUGAR, incl FRESH TEAS, Bie; per lb oding Leaf, 120. per 1b.; from 40c. to or. iby COF FEE—Java, Maricaibo, and H TONGUES AND SOUNDS, in kits. JONAS P Levy,