Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1856, Page 3

” though he is a Poore EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. A Day at Tue Penrrentiary.—We conclude to-day the “ notes’’ of our visit to the District Penitentiary. At sunset a bell was rung and the convicts led and marched in the workshops were.m a to their supper room, making rather a pictures- que appearance from a little distance, in their parti-colored clothes The prison dress in winter is black and white, snd in summer blue and white; the femalo convicts wearing a sort of checkered stuff, or plaid, which just pens to be the height of fashion, on es of the penitentiary wall! The guards upon the prison-walls have had pretty severe service during the present cold winter. Their orders are to call out to any prisoner they see attempting to escape and order him back, and should he refase, to shoot him down at once. In 1853 a pretty systematic attempt at escape was by seven men employed in the blacksmith shop, and came very near succeeding. They made an opening through the earth from the floor of the shop to a sewer which empties in the river, but when they attempted to pase down the sewer a by an unexpected obstacle ape of a wall. They commenced digging in the other direction towards the wall of the penitentiary, distant about thirty fect, and the dirt thrown out in this excavation, they disposed of by passing it down the sewer. A hole made with an iron bar, let in air suf- Gisient for them to work by. They had pro- vided themselves with a change of clothes by cutting up their blankets, su as to escape de- tection in their prison costume; they had, also, manufactured some knives from files, and some sticks, loaded with lead, which were, doubtless, so for the benefit of the watchmen. When the arrangements for escape were nearly completed, the whole plot was ex- posed, by & convict, who passing the shop saw 4 man emerging from the hole in the floor. Seventeen convicts in all have made their escape since the penitentiary was built. One prisoner escaped up the flue, to which he pen- etrated through the brick work, then making his way through the outer wall, he let himself down to the street by tearing his blankets into strips, and tyingthem together. Anothe- cuta joes through the top of his cell, and crawling along between the roof and the ceil- ing, commenced cutting away a ition wall which interrupted his progress; but the noise made in the attempt betrayed him to the fi male prisoners, who Sgr oe it a ghost, and screamed accordingly. The prisoner rapped his lamp, spilling the oil, which ed through the ceiling, and the marksof which are yet to be seen. ir the =e of the convicts is through, they are formed into line, and their persons are examined to see that nothing is concealed upon them; then each coffvict takes his water bucket, fills it at the pump, and proceeds with it to bis cell, where he is locked up for the night. For a few minutes there is a great clanging and jarring of bolts, bars and iron doors, as the watchmen pass rapidly around the galleries and assure themselves carefully that each prisoner is in his cell In the female department we found the con- viets cireled around a large old fashioncd stove, and they were engaged in binding shocs and irening clothes. The female convicts do the washing for the Penitentiary, and the room was festooned and draped with clothes, hung to dry, in a manner which indicated the large amount of washing required by so many people. Since the appointment cf a matron (Mrs. EH. Maceron, who entered upon her duties July 10th, 1335,) the condition of the female convicts has been much improved. Formerly they were left pretty much to them- selves, owing to a scarcity of officers, and they did little work and their cells were in consid- erable disorder. The matron states that when she entered upon her duties she found no furniture—not even a chair—in that de- partment, and though the cella and other apartments have been thoroughly cleaned, there is yet great inconvenience experienced for want of proper appurtenances, especially in the washing tment. Many things of interest we have not time and space to notice, but the sum of our ob- servations was, that the penitentiary is well ventilleted, cleanly, and well regulated, and that the convicts are cared for as humanely and considerately as is consistent with proper disciplice The Warden and his assistant officers seem to have that proper moral control over the prisoners which is so much more ef- fectual for good than physical coercion. In conclusion, we subjvin the list of officers Thomas Thornley, warden; Noble Thomas, deputy warden; Thomas Mitchell, superin- tendeut of the shoe department; David @. McComb, Richard Howe, Michael Nash, Thos. Robinson, William Dawson, Francis Gartland, J. Barr, B. Jarboe, and Robert Godman, . guards; Francis J. Hayne, Clerk; Dr Garnett, residtnt physician; Rev K. KR. Richards, chap- Jain; E. eron, matron. Commirweyts.—The following is the list of commitments to the penitentiary during the term of the criminal court: J. T. Russell, forgery, 2 years and 6 months; Jas. W Small- wood, (colored,) larceny, 2 years; John W. Moore, larceny, 1 year; John Kershner, horse stealing, 5 years; J. Contee, (colored,) larceny, 1 year and 6 months; John T. Jones, larceny, 1 year; Wm. Dent, (colored,) lareeny, 2 years and 6 montis; Adele Williams, (eolored,) lar- ceny, 2 years; Charles White, larceny, 2 years and 6 months; Sarah Dorsey, (colored,) lar- ceny, 2 years: Mary Butler, (colored,) larceny, 1 year; Lewis Bell, (colored,) larceny, 2 years; John Mager, larceny,1 year; Wm. Eliason, focleret arceny, 1 yearand 6 months; Geo. fumphreys, (colored,) larceny, 1 year; John Jones, arson, 5 years; Geo. Raglan, (colored,) manslaughter, 8 years; Hes b Walker, as- Sault with intent to kill, 4 years. Founpry Caoizg Concert.—The attention of our citizens, especially of those residing in the First Ward, is invi to the announcement in another column, that the Foundry choir will give a concert to-morrow evening in Union chapel, fur the benefit of the church worship- ing there. Those who had the pleasure of hearing the concert given by this choir in their own church some two months since, will not require any assurance from us that the enter- tainwent will be of an eminently pleasing and gtatifying character. Several of the pieces sung on the former occasion will be repeated, by request ; and such arrangements have been made as to render it certain that those who may attend will enjoy the double pleasure of listening to beautiful music well performed, and of edntributing to a worthy object. Nationan Tagatre.—We would again re- mind our readers that to-night those beautiful sisters appear for the first time in five years. Daring the past two wecks they have played in Baltimore to crowded houses, com of the elite and fashion of the monumental: city. On this occasion, they ap as “Romeo and Juliet ;’’ Romeo, Miss Susan Denin; Juliet, Miss Kate Denin; also, in the farce of ‘‘ The uth who never saw a woman ;”’ Colin, Miss te ate; Eliza, Miss Susan ;—promising a great ill. jad to inform our readers that, Mrs Julia Dean Hayne, Mr and Mrs. Barne: Williams, and stars of cviebrity are engag and will shortly appear. The Naiad Queen Will be played the latter part of March. ATrTExTion gveRY onn!—We are happy to * inform our readers that Mr. George Savage, {acting in response to a suggestion ina recent number of the Star) has kindly opened his store No. 509 Ninth street, near nosylvania Svenue, as a Receiving Depot for cast-orF Weaning Apraren, of every description, to be destributed to the suffe ing poor. A gen- tleman will be in attendance to receive dona- tions, from 9 until 12, a. m., and from 2 until >, p.m. Now every reader of the Star en take or send something there—will they not do so? Old coats, children’s shoes, under- clothing—nothing will be amiss, for there are on shivering for want of garments and O88. . Lecturz.—A gentleman who was five years ic Europe, has consented to Lecture on For- eign Travel, for the benefit of the poor of the — Badooat His lecture will embrace per- al reco! ions of France, Italy, P: ine, and the now much-talked-of Coastantinople, rith the prominent individuals who figure in European polities, and it is to be hope , , he may aid.the poor at this their time of need. Those who do not care to bear the lecture can have the privilege of purchasing tickets. DistRIBUTION. OF THE CHARITY APPROPRIA- tiows—The following letter to the Hon. John T. Towets, Mayor of the City of W has been handed us for publication: a Crrr, “ ¢. 4 Fe, 7, 1856. onor Respect wr: Tam urged by the deep, Sgt lamer Pato in the suffering poor of our ity, to address you this note, the object of which isto bring to your notice the that under the present system of distribution of fuel to bell ya great in- justice is done to the most » and most de- serving, for whom it was intended. I have it from the most undoubted authority, that as many as six or eight loads ef wood have been delivered on the same day, at the same house or tenement, and the same number of orders for groceries given the same day (by different agents) toone and the same person, whilst many a poor widow and helpless family, whose difidence and modesty is only equalled by their poverty, and which prevents them from pushing themselves as objects of chari- ty, are left to suffer. Oh, sir, for Heaven sake, in your wisdom, do adopt some plan by which the noble charity of our city may be more judiciously dealt out, a plan by which the really needy, suffering, modest, and deserving poor may be searched out, their wants ascertained, and supplies fur- nishedthem Under the present system, those least needy and deserving receive from five to ten times as much as they should by applyin; to and receiving from each and every one o! the distributors. It is not the province of a sey to suggest a better mode of distribution, and my only object is to call the attention of your Honor to the subject, hoping that a better may beadopted. With the babar y at A Lapy. Saxe ov Paintings. —We would call the at- tention of the admirers of the fine arts to the sale of oil paintings now on free exhibition over Farnham’s book store, corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue. The col- lection contains many fine jimens by an- cient and modern masters. Amongst the for- mer we notice in particular—a ae land- seape, by Salvata Sosa. We certainly have seen many pictures called Salyata Rosa, but none came up to the standard of excellency we had formed from the writings of Bryan, Pilkinton, and others. Another picture by Bergham—nomatter by whom, tis alittle gem. The modern pictures contain some very fine specimens by Willis of Philadelphia, Richard- son, Seasly, Ansdel, Cole, Cooper, &c. The sale takes place on Tuesday at 5 p. m. Tue Concert, to-night, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, by the ‘Taylor Brothers’’ promises to be one of the richest ever hor in this city. Judging from what the Baltimore papers say of them, the “‘ Brothers’? must possess supe- tior voices, and be great artists. Their selec- tions are of the most chaste and high-toned character. Miss Darley, though an o/d favo- rite in Baltimore, yet young in years, who makes, with the Taylor Brothers, her first a pearance before a Washington audience,” said to possess a voice of great power, compass, and sweetne:', She has been for several years past, urder the instruction of some cf the best masters in Baltimore Weanticipate meeting a large crowd at Odd Fellows’ Hall to-night. . Our Weatner Currk kindly reports: Fri- day—7 p. m. 38°; Saturday—7 a. m. 34°, noon omitted, 7 p.m. 34°; Sunday—7 a. m. 20°, noon 38°, . m. 38°; Monday—7 a. m 32°. Average for the last week, up to 10th Febru- ary, inclusive, 18°—above zero. Vecrrasie BaLsau.—This is an attractive Hair Wash, sold by Mr. John H. Gibbs, and said to possess peculiar strengthening and re- freshing qualities. We return thanks fora bottle, and invite attention to the advertise- ment. Tae Beavtirun Caemican Dioramas of kK. Winter's, which have drawn so successfully at Forrest Hall, Georgetown, will be exhibited for two nights only (Wednesday and Thurs- day) at Odd Fellows’ Hall. A NEW BORN BABE was found yesterday in the sewer, at the corner of Thirteenth and I streets. PERSONAL +e<+ Judge Story’s law library’is to be sold at auction, in Boston, next week. +...» Edward Everett will deliver an oration in Boston on Washington’s birthday. ++++ C. Norton. collector at Edgartown, Mass., is at Wiest . é ++++ Professor Gould, the Cambridge As- tronomer, is lecturing at New Orleans. ++++ Prince Paskiewitch is still alive, but beyond the possibility of recovery. His dis- ease is internal 2ancer. +-++Mrs. Bloomer is in Nebraska Territory, and has lectured to a large audience in the State House, on the right of women to vote. «-++Mr. Disraeli is a novelistef the third rank—a poet the thirtieth: in the House of Commons, he is a great power. ++++Montague would have ranked below Prior as a poet: as aman of affairs, he beat Godolphin, sees Mrs. T. S. Hamblin (formerly Mrs. Shaw,) commences an engagement at the Rich- mond Theatre to-night. +++» Major-General J. B. Harrie, who died at Richmond, Va., on Friday last, was wounded at the seige of Tripoli, and served his country on other occasions. +++. T. B, Mackulay bas retired from Par- liament. The Whigs intend to put forward Adam Black, the publisher, to represent Edin- burgh in his stead, +++» Lord Bury has resigned as private sec- retary to the Governor-(eneral of Canada, and Superintendent of Indian Affaira—and the Canadian newspapers are glad that the young rowdy is going away. «+e» Thackery says he once had an idea of collecting all the lies the English told about the French and the French about the English in the Napoleonic period—but he shrank from the task. ++++ A Rev. Mr. Clark, a Presbyterian cler- gyman, residing at Geneva, Illinois, has been carrying on an improper intimacy with a lady, a member of a leading congregation in Chi- cago, for some time. ++++ John Miller, who was burned to death in his store at Rome, New York, lost his hfe by going in after some $1,200 in gold, which he had hid under the carpet in his sleeping Too +++-George W. Foster, Esy., of Florence, Alabama, bas endowed a professorship in the college of that place with $10,000. His en- dowment fills the mathematical chair, and is called the Foster Professorship. + Dr. Spalding, the eminent Catholic di- vine, Bishop of Louisville, is delivering hi course of lectures ‘on the elements and h: tory of modern civilization,’’ before the Cath- olic Institute of New Orleans. ++++Mrs. Sarah Wait recently obtained a Verdict of $456 95 against the city of Charles- town, Mass., in consequence of having her leg broken by a fall on tho icy streets—the city being bound to keep the strocts clear of such obstructions. :++. Lord Elgin, in his speech at Glasgow, said that the | pot ase of the United Sse ans really full of sympathy for the Canadians, and that if Canada is to join the British in gating their battles, she ought to be Tepre- nted in the Imperial Parliament. +++» Bayard Taylor will clear $3,000 dur- ing the fall and winter: Jone G. Saxe up wards of $2,000; and Rev, T. Star King $1,000. Making due allowance for probab.e exaggeration, these figures show conclusively that the business of lecturing pays well. «+++ Seid Effendi, Jester to the Sultan, has = died, in Cunstanti: tindple, at the astonish- ing age of cne hundred and twenty years and seven months. He held the of buffoon under four Sultans, and retained his comic powers to the last. +++ David S. Hathaway, of Asso Mass., undertook to whip a child of Mrs. Seth Clark’s, whereupon she felled him to the ground by a evi 3 blow with astick. Persons attracted to.the House by the outery, found Hathaway lying senseless, with the blood running pro jusely. +++) M. Maedler, the author of the recent investi, with reference to the central sun, reaches the conclusion that A! the principal star in the group Pleiades, now oc- cupies the centre of foot and is at present the sun about which all the universe of stars revolve, | ian aa Ree +++-@en. Schuyler stated at Rochester that the late La ign had cost the Free- that $100,000 was i of the spring. He said that Missourians must be met in the right way, and the only arguments that were fully them are revoivers, rifles, bowie-knives, and such like. +++» Nick Biddle for beggering thousands and bankrupting a people, was rly re- warded by a “ton of cilver,”” but does it follow that the gravel train man, who may have con- fined his exploits to filching a ton of iron, and running his engine through a Growded passen- ger train, should receive a silver salver and, “set of tea things?’ Surely not. «Mr. Edward Warren, late proprietor and editor of the Austrian Gazette, formerly the Austrian Lioyd, has been named by the vernment Director of the new Credit Mo- alier in Vienna, with a yearly salary of $12,000. Mr. Warren isan American, and for the last twenty years has been en; in commercial pursuits in different parts of Eu- rope, his principal interests being at Trieste. ++++Lord John Russell is a conspicuous ex- ample of the relation of faculties in the two te “ He — tried every form of Heeeaey, exercise: drama, hi A , essay, biogra- phy,—and in Gras ean raison friends as- sert that he has taken high rank. Yet the nius that has failed to earn distinction in iterature has sufficed to rule the House of Commons and govern England. +++ Mrs, Julia Dean Hayno, at her benefit at Louisville, Ky., on the 25th ultimo, had a crowded and-fashionable house, and all pres- ent, as we learn from the Louisville Journal, listened with almost breathless attention, broken only by spontaneous bursts of approval, to her beautiful and chaste rendition of Mary of Mantua, in the play of the same name, written by herself, rates DRS. J. & R. HUNTER, Physicians for Diseasea or the Lungs, Office 52 North Charles street, Balt. The practice of Drs. J. & R. Hunter is con- fined exclusively to afflictions of the Lungs, Throat and Air Passages. The success which hasresulted from their labor is sufficiently well known. It has demonstrated not only that Consumption, Bronchitis, and Chronic Affections of the Throat are curable, and in- halation a rational treatment, but that the direct application of medicine by inhalation is the on/y treatment which can hereafter be re- garded by the profession as a scientific effort to arrest these diseases, and the only one to which the invalid can look with hope in the hour of afflictions Persons residing at a distance desirous of consulting them, and who cannot convenient- ly visit the city, are requested to send names and address, when they will be furnished with a list of qnestions which, correctly answered, will enable them to be successfully treated at their homes. Norr.—Dr. James Hunter feels pleasure in announcing that he has effected such arrange- ments as will enable him to visit Washington on the 12th and 29th of each month, during the winter. Office 260 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs. Vosa’s Jewelry Store. om. , aa It is a fact well known to all rinctples most cases of extreme hed, and the many other of our componnds conld not be made withoat it. For J. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, and indispensable ta every famtly as da of peraons suffering from dyspepai in- generally speak volumes in favor of this great cu most valuable in igen rative agent. For sale by J. N. CALLAN, Washington. feb 11— ij Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis —Jehn I. BROWN & SON:—Gentlemen: A knowledge of the manner in which various articles of the Materia Medica were com- Vined by yon to form the “Baoxcuian Trocuns,” Jed me, three or four Fears since, to adopt their use. The results have been such as to induce me to coutinue Meving them of crest benefit in many affecti chial organs. Yours, ete. B, September 1, 1852. ons reyuiring « really good and loug-tried articl t ean be depended upon asan effectual Cough Lo ani ug made from the purest materials, will Bud Br . BRONCHIAL TROCHES to be what they are represented. Pot up tn boxes and sold at 25 cents each, by Droggiste gcen- erally, throughout the United Statesaud Canadas. BARNES & PARKS, J. MILHAU, New York, Agents. For asie in Philadelphia by F. BROWN ; New Orieaue, J. SYMES; Chi eago, J. H. REED & CO.; Washington, J. N. GALLAN. feb 11— raetice, be- sof the Bron- J.F. W. Lame, M.D. U7 Great Cure ef Rheumatism in Cin- CINNATI, GHIO —OONVINCING EVIDENC! than three years have been euffering with rheni enlargement and pain of the boues and joints, I have strictly followed the advice of physicians, and at other used such family medicines as had been recommended for the cure of rheumetiom ; still I did not improve {n the least, and was frequently compelled to keep my bed, and thereby was pry Vented from attending to my business. Some weeks ago l was induced by «friend to try CARTER'S SPANISH MIX- TURE. The effect was miracalous. I felt considerably iin- proved after I had taken the fourth dose; I have only nsed one single botth tirely free from all pain. I feel better than Ihave felt for years, and [attribute my com- letely-reetored health solely to the use of Carter's Spanish ixture. I consider ita most excollent medicine for rheu- matism and all diseases of the blood, aud cheerfully recom- mend It to the affficted. D. Bururrr, southeast corner Fourth and Walnut sts. Cinciauat!, March 17, feb 5—1m I>” Dr. Sanford's Invige is a mild laxative, tonic and stimelant, and te recommended to the pablic, relying npon its intrinsic worth in the cure of the fol- lowing complaints: All Billous Derangements, Sick Head- D Kxinte generally, and by Z. D. GILMAN, 468 0, by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 350 Pa. avenue, THICUM, corner Bridge aud High streets, Pa. avenue and by 0. M Georgetown, Noi Clothing Emporium, Browns’ Hotel announce that their display of FALL THING {s uow ready for inspection, comprising an assort- ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS éud PANTALOONS, of the uewest aid richest de signa in materiel, trimming and workmanship. To gentle meu who stacy excellence with economy in fashionable ar- ticles of dross an opportunity te now offered for selecting from one of the attractive stocks of Goods in this city, at very reduced prices nov 3—tr 1? Heefland’s German Bitters, prepared and gold by Dr, Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in their weli-de- served celeUrity for the cure of all Diseases arislug from de- rangewent of the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved « blessing to the affiicted, who show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials. This medicine Las established for iteelf o name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their promises, cannot reach. It fined the pabifc contdence bythe tnimense benefits that ave been derived from ft, and will ever maintain its posl- tion. Seo advertisement. dec 133m wden’s Dental Dentists to be the best Relieves Toothache, ar decay, restores the Gums toa healthy condition, aud imparts adelightfal flavor to the mouth and breath. For sale by Charles Stott & Co., and Z. D. Gillman, Washington, D. jan U—Sw* FLUID is now acknowledged by ‘ation for the Teeth tn use. (7"Ambrotype. Amongst the most tractive sud beautifh! spectinens of the Photographi. Row on exhibition at WHITEHURST’S GALLERY, AMBEOTYPES. They are traly s beautiful Picture, and tu come respects an improvement on the old familiar Da- guerreotypes. The Gallery contains quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. iy States Supreme Const siuce 1860; members of the United States courts; President Plorce and Cabinet, aud many other public mon of the Nation. A viait to WHITRHURST’S GAL- ERY, No. 434 Ponueylveuta avenue, le well worth the trou bie and the ti The Great K BONO PUBLICU.—* Every uid have a house handy in ease of accidents to the children.” REDDING'S RUSSIA BALVE. It Is. Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and ts re- comtuended by physicians. It {44 sare and speedy cure ior Burna, Piles, Bolla, Corns, Felons, Chilbains, and Old Sores Of every kind; tor Fever Sores, Ulcers, Itch, Scald Head, Netilo Kasb, ns, Sore Ni }recommended by untses,) Whitlow: , Fosters, Flea ‘Bites, Spider Stings, eum, Scurvy, Sore aud Cracked Li Sore Nose, Warts and Flesh Wounds, it is « most valuable remedy and cure, which can be testified to by thousseds who have used {t iu the city of Bostou and victuity for the last thirty years. In no instance will this Salve do au injury, or Interfere with a phyzician’s prescriptions. It is made {com the purest materials, from a recipe Brovgh; fram Bussia—of articles growing in that copntry—aad the proprietors have Jetters froz all Classes, clergymen, pliyaicians, sea captains, bursea, aud others who Lave used it themselves, aud reco mend {ito others. Redding’s Russia Salve is pat ia lai tin boxes, stamped on the cover Ith a pic # disabled soldier, which picture ts a be ordered of any wholesale druggist. For sale at SAILLINGTON'S, Agent for ah ian ington, by the Rev. Mr, Mi Qn the 4th instant tl ev. Mr. Massey, JOHN MARCELLUS DASHIELL, of George: town, D. C., fo Miss LYDIA ANN LEONARD, of Somerset co., Md. *. DIED, On the 1ith instant, LUCRETIA W. HAR- RIS, daughter of H. C. and Jane E. Harris, 3 months and 16 days. WASUINGTON CITY MUSIC STORE, W25£,BE@ To AssURE OUR NUMEROUS Ad a they will find our stock of Music to Baka Pia ‘Sela Visin Aen 00] jano, toli: . Ban- Jo and Flute, Muste Paper, Bows, Pegs, R anda general assortment of Musical Instruments 308 Pa, aveniie ban 904 and ives fev 2-tf d > bet. 10th sts. RITISH ARMY LIST FOR 1850 British Navy List ~ do British Almanac and Companion do British Almanac of Science and Art do British Army and Militia Almanss do British Kalendar (Red Book) ¢e Who's Who * de Almanac de Gotha do feb? FRANCK TAYLOR, EEE LET arena eet R ph cpt pldtanige pom oe he ie cen’ estaurant, known © ‘erandah,’’ situated on Pa. avenue. The “he Stock, Fixtures and Furniture entire, the unex and will of the - meut. For terms to H C. SPALDING, Attoraey, 338 north D, between 9th and 10th sts. feb 1l-eo3t TS 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 9-3t* Fo SALE OR RENT, THE TWO-STORY Brick House on the corer of 7th and G sts , Island, with storeroom. It will be seld on ac- rere ee or rented at reasonable ‘ Apply to subscriber, at United States Hotel, or Room No, !2 Building. feb 8-31" THO B. THRUSTON. Fo RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, bas a very fine sewer, which she offers, with board. F% RENT—THE TWO-STURY 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 uilding. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant and 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 bi faye oan ite the Hall. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-I1m R RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligtbly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of February. Apply at No. st., between 13th and 14th. jan M—tf N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the Lin ey formerly occupied by Colon | Cox, (called the Cedars,) possessing rare advantares as a a eite, and market garden. It has a fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on the great er part of it—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders it more desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &¢., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, jeorgetown. jan R—atf ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell m perty, situated on the Georgetown and Roc’ le Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the village of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 6334 acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 32 < 40, with awing ft 31, and all necessary out houses. it will be taken ¥ HY BroPeeY THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17—t£ At United States Hotel. R RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—tf O LET.—A COMMODIOUS DWELLING- house and lot, between Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on 4¥ street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for ] ing or for offices, with the pri , if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library. Apply at No. 7, 4% street, nearthe City Hall. jan 5—tf F NISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—MRS. G. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or single gentleman. ‘The rent will be moderate No. ‘a. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2— URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27. WANTS. V AN TED IMMEDIATELY—A GOOD Cook. Apply at No. 403 T'weifth street be- tween I and K. feb 11-3.* po aE ria doin V ANTED—A SITUATION BY A YOUNG Woman to do the chamberwork and assist in the washing and ironing. Apply at the corner of D and 12th street, or “CG,” atthis office. feb 11-1 7 ANTED—A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH and iron for a small family. Apply at 468 Sixth street. feb [1-1t* ANTED—TWO WHITE WOMEN—o-e to wash and fron, and one to assist with chamberwork and sewing. Apply at 143 F st. feb 11-3t® 10 CAPITALISTS, BROKERS AND LAND AGENTS .—A person conversant with land, intending to go to Nebraska and Kansas for the irpose of locating one or two thousand acres for imself, would locate Land Warrants, or buy tracts of land in healthy situations, for those who may favor him with a commission on reasonable terms Address ‘‘X Z,’’ Star office feb 11-3t* ANTED--A RESPECTABLE GIRL AS Chambermaid. Satisfactory references re- quired. Apply at 27 Indiana avenue, to-morrow, between the hours of 12 and 3 o’clock p. m. feb 11-1t# wo Prcecyy geal HOME oe Manager on a farm, by a young man w! understands the business. Can be well recom- mended. Has a wife and child. Can be seen at No. 200 Seventh street, Northern Liberties hss Be! Sr ANTED TO RENT OR PURCHASE—A House for a small family, between 4% and 15th streets, and Pa. avenue and G st. It must contain the modern improvements and be sup- led with water and New house preferred. 0 applications ex: ing $5,000 in price or $400 in rent need be made. Inquire at this office. WANTED, A GOOD COLORED SERVANT vlc i—one Steed et = raat ing. A at 37 street, in} ation: Hore PY a aye ANTED TO RENT.—A GENTLEMAN, whose family consists of three persons, de sires to rent a small House, conveniently situated and which is ina healthy and respectable iocal- ity. Would also purchase furniture, etc. Ad- dress | tely, “N O P,”? Star office, stating locality, terms, &c. feb 9-3t* B34 RD WANTED—TWO YOUNG Men (?) who aye permanently employed in this city, are desirous of securing boarding and accommodations, Locality, north of New Yerk avenue, between 7th and 10th sts. Being des! rous of securing a home a private family would be preferred. Address ‘“‘V Y,’’ Star office. feb 8-31* 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—AN ACTIVE AND COMPE- tent man, who can read and write to take charge ofa large dining room. Also, a compe- tent and int ent housekeeper. Apply at F street, jan 31—2aw ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A COMPE- tent and active farmer and to rent, on shares, a farm, in the environs of Washington, ‘well suited for supplying the city market. “Am one who can bring satisfactory rei ces will fini it tohis pr yp peg to Messrs. JACKSON, BROS. & CO., Penna. avenue, opposite Browns: Howl. “> teh 8-e08t ANTED—A SMART, ACTIVE BOY, i2 + 14 years old, to attend in a Grocery Store, and runerrands. He must be able to read ani write, None need apply except a strict Catholic. Address ‘‘M G,’’ at this office. feb 8-31* pon nn th ME sieht AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and ironer, in a small family. A slave is preferred. No one need apply yut good recommendations. Apply at office. jan 19— E2vcational BOARD WANTED .—A ntleman qualified precemcbnmsepe ye La- tin, French and Spanish Languages, and all the higher branches of Mathematics—ha' some unoccupied time—wishes to obtain board in some private family = his services eben a limited ni Upils would be recei area as uivalent therefor. testimonials and {Anped ars Address “Editor”? box 513 Post Office. janis A) ANT BD— WANTED—WANTED—TO 7p dade in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Loo! Glasses Portralt or Picture Frames Tound, oval or square Oil Pain large and small Marbie-top Dyed ‘Tables, in bronze or gold. All of ures framed, and wd size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding line dane to order with discatch. Also, alot of cast-iron suitable for sheiviég, &c,, on hand. ‘Terma moderate to suit mes, for cash. ON H Old. Work Rogiit, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. a 2 BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAG for 1896 received this da jen FRANCK TAYLOR. > AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SPLENDID COLLECTION OF ANCIENT and M. RSD. jedern —On THU! AFTERNOON. at 4 o'clock, at the Saloon corner 8 4 The saloon will be and the pictures on free exhibition daily until the sale. Cal may bad at the Auction’Rooms or at the Saloon. Terms : $50 and under cash ; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 —— for satisfactorily en- lorsed notes, bearing Ji t arise bor “J. C. McG UIRE, Auct’r. 1 The above Sale is Postponed, in co okey of the ie ea hah | AFTER- ebruary 12th, same place. Neboae JAS. C. MCGUIRE, Auct'r By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. O*% THURSDAY AFTER NOON, the sev- enth day of February, 1856, at 4 o’clock, on the omens, Oe virtue of a deed of trust, dated 2d Febri » 1°55, and recorded in the Land Records of Washi ton county, D. C., in Liber, J A. 8., No: 91, folio 311, &e., I shail 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 twelve months, to be secured as may be required by the trustee. JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. Mc@UIRE, dec 6—law2m Auctioneer. The above sale is postponed im cense- amie of the rain until MONDAY afternoon, ebruary 11th, same hour and JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. febs—d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. XTENSIVE SALE OF WINES, Ltq . rs, &c., by erder of the Orphans’ Court. —On FRIDAY, February 15th, commenc- ing at 11 o’clock a. m., I shall sell. at Store 562 Seventh street, 0} ite Centre Market, by order of the Orphar s’ Court, a large stock of Wines, Liquors, Ci; ars, &c., iene to the estate of rt Neal, deceased, eonsi in part of Supertor Old London Dock and other Brandies Cham; Wines, variety of brands Trish anak posrge Ak Lan, Very superior rae’ f ine Claret Wine, s rkling Hock Holland Gin, Port Wine, Hockheimer Madeira Wines, Santa Cruz Rum Curaco, London Porter Stoughton’s Bitters, &c. a a large lot of very superior and common ‘ars. e 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 excelied by any in the market. Terms : Under #50 cash; over $50.a credit of 30 60, and 90days, for an endorsed notes bear- ing interest. . A. BROWN, Admin'r. feb 5-4 Cc. W. BOTELER, Auct. OARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No 309 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able beard at $1 day, together with lodging and well furnished rooms, in a quiet part of the city. feb9 RS. TRIP PE, NO.2944% STREET, IS Prepared to accommoda*e a number of Mem- bers of Congress, with good rooms, with or with- out board. feb 6 eo3t* OARDING.—MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE- ral good Rooms with board, suitable for fam- ilies or single gentlemen, at No 563 Pa avenue, few dcors the Capitol. jan 2i—eo* OARDING.—TWO FAMILIES CAN BE accommodated with board and lodging, at 422 D street, between 6th and 7th streets. jan 30-tf ARD,&¢.—MR8. BATES,QN THE S. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared toaccommodate gentlemen with rooms, ith or without board. Every effort will bemade to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage. ep6—tt yee YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the Hall of the House of Representatives, a Poli- cy of Life Insurance which had been sent on to beexecuted. The large white envelope in which it was enclosed {s 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 the House of Representatives. feb 7-t£ BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. Ww: 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, jan 14-1m west of Brows’ hotel. CLOCKS. Fo A GOOD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his prices will not fright- enyou. He tries eae one thoroughiy, himself, and those who buy of him are sure to get a good one or have their money refunded jan 3% ———————— EW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S. Dunlop’s Digest of the Laws of the United States, 1 vol, complete, $7 50 Macaulay’s England, 4 vols complete for $1. feb6 Bookstore, near 9b, st. USSIA RED LEATHER.—FOR SALE, 1,000 skins, by HENRY A. GAINE, 47 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts. feb 6-d3w* VORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, and Knives without forks. Also, an extensiv< assortment ¥ Pearl, Ivory and Horn Handle pen and Pocket Knives. imported direct frem the cel- ebrated manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, and will be sold at very low prices, bi EK LUNDY, jan 15—tr__ No. 128 Bridge at., Georgetown. YOUNG AS AeA INSTI- . 49) E strees, between 5th and 6th. FEW MORE SCHOLARS CAN BE RE- celve . For eulars enquire of the Principal. feb2 } 8. H. NikicK. WIGS AND TOUPEES. ITIZENS AND STRANGERS ARE RE- spectfully informed that the best assortment of WIGS and TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- MENT. and W!G MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. Niwiaee na To pees made on the shortest notice sand Tou made on the sho n . He —— assortment of Ladies Beck Braids just arr! from New York. dec Ll—eo3m TAKE NOTI LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARN AND take care of their health will do well to cal} at LANE’S, who has a full steck of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffiers, and Robes and Shawis, and wil sell eae for cashat Gents Furnizhing Store, 224 Pa. avenue. oe WILL LEAVE SHORTLY. ypnane R. respectfully informs the ee, in a ee informa- PR ag yes. ve, y we Difficuliies in Business, Absent F ends, Sickness She aa, hte Loh tae cet of pone #, also, able e reading numbers. She can be ated r= | al hours of ees nd evening. Hor name is on the door—at No. 285 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and ladies 25. feb4—aw* 9-4 = 11-6 ane 12-4 BES BEANE: x very chea) ue French Merino and erino Plaids nee uf rts, an ves, v nies red and yellow Fiaanels With many other Winter Goods to be out gheap. WM. R. RILEY, Cor. 8th st., opposite Centre Market. gee a i 7 eowene AND MATHEMATICAL IN. struments. in eases, imported by the under- signed, from Europe; various sizes and styles, 1 75 Soe ee mE RANCR TAYLOR. eC OXSTERS: TRUFFLES, &c.—Fresh and Spiced Oysters, in cans; Trutties, Petite Pais, Champignans Pa! ‘ish Walnuts, Chow Chow and Horse » Presh Tomatoes, Green Peas, Catsups, Jellies, and Sweet Pickled Peach- €s, received this day dnd fer sale by Z. M. P. KING feb4 285 Verment avenue, corner 15th st. ©AST.OFF CLOTHING Bovsxt AND 8OLD AT 76 LOUISIANA = — PEKA @LASSES.—THE LARGEST AS- hire. sortment in the olty, for SN Pe aLLis ja? 206 Pa, av., bet. Oth and 10th els, TELEGRAPHIC FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. SY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. The Pacific. Hauirax, Feb. l1th.—Nothing has yet been heard of the steamship Pacific. New Yor, Feb. Lith. has gramted permission to Lieut. to go in search of the Pacific, in the steamer brig Arctic. She will go to sea to-day, if stores &c are on board Attempt to Assassinate an Editor. New Onieans, Feb. 10.—An attempt was made last night to awassinate Dennis Corco- ran, one of the editors of the Delta. He was badly injured but will probably recoyer Arrival from Europe—Ship dismasted. Bostox; Feb. Ith —The British screw Now Orleans Markets. New Orteans, Feb. 9.—The advices by steamship Persia were received after the close of business to-day. Cotton was dull in anti- cipation of their arrival, and the sales were barely 1,000 bales at steady prices. We quote fair sugar at Tic. Sterling ange T}. Sther articles are without change. Baltimore Markets. Bartrwore, Feb. 11—Ourmarkets are very dull to-day; flour is held at $8.124; but there are no buyers even at $8. Wheat continues nominall, —— Corn isin rather better es A of white and yellow, by measurement, at 63a67e. Provisions arc dull. Nothing doing in beef, pr or lard. Small sales of shoulders at +, sides 97, and hams 12al3c. New York Markets. New York, Feb. 11.—Flour has advanced ; sales of 3.500 bbls.; straight State $7.683, good Ohio $8 374, Southern $9.124. utbern Oe. > of 8,000 bushels, W 83e. * Pork is quiet; sales of 250 bbls mess $16. Beef is ing; sales of 150 bbis. ed i 7. Lard has declined; sales of at l0ic Whisky hes declined; sales of 800 bbis. Ohio 31. EPERGNES, FRUIT STANDS AND PLA- TEAUS. Ww: HAVE RECEIVED THIS DAY AN assortment of the above articles, and also Hoe — invoice of magnificent PEARL ECKLACES, BRACELETS, PINS and KAR- RINGS, of the richest kind; CORALS, MU- sevens caylee GOLD JEWELRY’ of the — A fe he or er with a variety ef 8) ER WARE, suitable for nts. We respectfully solicit a call. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler and Dealer in Watches and Silverware. No, 330 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9h and 10th streets. feb?—1w ANTHORY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, S| and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue, south side. between 9th and 10th sts., Hawixs PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH ate ELEGANT mbit a hecessary conveniences Properly a hi: business, would tespectfully 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 sizes. ys On band, which will be fur- — 8 » BO pains will be to ep fire salisfaction on all occasions. ‘Resid ng on the , orders will iy to at all hours. = HE ROYAL & being the “Blue Cc KALENDAR FOR 1876, Book? for England, Ireiand ‘Scotiand, and the ‘alonies; giving ‘Mets of pow fanctionaries. Thies received com don FRANCK TAYLOR. feb? \ Rt ANN. copies more ae nee a the Music aad Piano Store of 0. F. BLLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. &h and 10th sts, jan ne ene MARBLE Oe WORK: FOR SALE. E SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A of and Italian M MONE MENTS. af sari Song tnd Mek finished workmanship, to which Persons in want of Mon- marble attention of the public. Uments, or any other kind of work, will Beh helt advantage to give him s call. The marble and wor! 'p is of the best quality, and will be sold as low as similar work can obtained at the North. MARLE MANTELS, whe. wey panes duced prices. ALEXANDER RUTHERFOR®’ forces and —— Stone ae one door street, 0) National Theatre. nov 10—eobia (Union) Nezic®_ Tae PARTNERSHIP HERE- between tofore existii the subscribers, in the Coai and Wood business, has this day been dis- solved by mutual consent. W. E. WATERS. MARY L. WATERS. Having been authorized to settle the affairs of the above firm, all persons ete, Reged pre- sent ocr poms me. All debts phew are to be to me, or my authorized 5 . por my aueU. BL WARD,» jan2i—eo3w _Corner of B and 12th streets. ROMAN PUNCH! ROMAN PUNCH: Adbisonsrvt BEVERAGE, very nice. Please call and try it. Also, fresh CAKES every day. The original Boston Cream Cakes. French Cream Cakes; all fresh every day, at 304 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts U.H. RIDENOUR& CO. feb 6—eo3t Burre®: BUCKWHEAT, &c, 30 kegs Glades BUTTER £0 small bags BUCK WHEAT 20 (100 ) eg al io UR 75 bags family and superfine FLOUR. Just received, and for sale BARBOUR & SEMMES, No. 65 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and streets, opposite Bank of Washington feb 6—eo6t E—THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY cautioned against hasing a note given by William V. a Urowa.“and ‘the dodemlged. Franklin Skiuner, bearing date 13th of F . 1855, for the sum of five hundred dollars, and pay- able twelve months after date. Said note having ‘been fraudulently obtained, neither said Brown or myself will pay the same. GEO. W. BOARDMAN. jan 3—law3w* Fo ee ee eee DS PINE WOOD, standing. the Potomac, near the mouth of W River and Neal's Creek. A vessel di Sicha intent paca Se faating Shs anchor within fort) . iand bs level and the fertbest to batt ie oui bate, mile Terms accommodating. Address JOHN HAMMERSLY, Harris Lot, Charles co., Md. jan 3i—law3w COLUMBIA MARKET, POE Et @vemue, corner 7. 138A st. HAKLES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE Pee eince for the keeping and sale of Pork, m, Poultry. Beef, Mui Butter, Lard a with’ Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all Lis see. sons ©.M having bad sixteen years experience In a neighboring fiatters himself that he will be able to keep a chdios eclection of PROVISIONS ly, and hi ‘modera'! Stict personal atiewtion’t ang to the wants of cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. jan 23—2aw2m SOLRERS- per. H. W. MUNQER MOST ipny i aanounces to the that his Solrees wil ta Pigce every WEDNESDAY EVEN- LS oo entertaisinants ane censthered who have attended them to tg the most at hhas ever toon given in this city. jan B—TAW a e wor ACAULAY’S ENGLAND. 4 vols Miers dotter. The History of England acoession ames Treomas Bat oe ae eilahed with am coon n Y Ptteait of the a 7 7 & MAURY’S ‘Yeo2? ie LOR & MAURY... KYK MONNAIES, CARD CASES, Cards, *, at 308 Pa. ave., betw. moe JOHN F. ELLIS. jpn