Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1856, Page 3

STAR. ‘LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, EVENING Tae Boar ov ALDERMEN met yesterday afternoon at fifteen minutes past the usual hour ; the president in the chair. Reading of the journal was dispensed with. Communications received from the Mayor; the first announced the signing of an act for the relief of Geo. G@. Wilson ; also, one in rela- tion to Gas Lights. The following nominations were sent in b: the Mayor for members of the Board of Healt! of the Fifth Ward, in lien of those transmit- ted January 2ist: Dr. J.M. Grimesand D A. Watterston ; also, the nomination of Jedediah Gettings for Police Officer ia place of J. F. Wollard, resigned. The Board proceeded to ballot upon the nominations, and they were confirmed unani- mously P A communication was also received from the Mayor, enclosing a note from the city collector, in which «ttention was called to the situation of the collector's office: the single room now eceupied being too small to accommodate those who have business to do there, and suggesting that some action be taken in reference to the matter before the approaching tax sale. The Mayor recommends that such action may be taken in the matter as will remedy the eyi!l— states that there is a large | aca of the main building unoecupied, which m ‘ight, with pro- priety, be converted into additional room for the collector's office at_a small expense; and suggests thata committee be designated to examine the subject, in order that the two Boards might act advisedly upon the matter; referred to improvements committee. ‘Lhe report of the Intendant of the Washing- ton Asylum was received and referred to the asylum committee. A bill from the Common Council in relation to paving footways in front of squares 534, 539, and 536, was referred to improvements eommittee. Mr. Dove presented a petition of Phillip Krafts and others; referred to finance com- mittee. Mr. Marks moved to take up the bill to supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the Washington Asylum ; laid on the table. Mr. Houston offered aresolution authorizing the finance committee to examine the ac- counts and papers of R. J. Roche, the late cvl- lector 4 Mr. Bayly said it was the duty of the tax clerk to examine the accounts, but he did not think he was competent todo it, and as Mr. Roche was anxious to have bis accounts set- tled up, he was in favor of employing a clerk. Mr. Pepper said that in examining Mr. Rothwell’s accounts a clerk had been om- ployed. Mr. Busey said that the business of the tax clerk was double what it was afew years ago. Mr. Magruder said that he was on the com- mittee which examined the accounts of Mr. Rothweil, but that these accounts have been running twenty years. Underthe old law it had been the duty of the Register to examine the aceounts of the collector, but he had never done it. Under the new law, passed shortly after the accounts of Mr Rothwell had heen ex- amined, it was made the duty of the tax clerk to examine the collector’s account every six months. There was no more work now de- yolying upon the tax clerk than formerly. By the new law his duties have been sim- plified and exactly defined; formerly he was a sort of Caleb Quotum, doing everybody's bu- siness. But it was evident the fiinance com- mittee had not time to attend to this without assistance, und he hoped the resolution would The resolution was then adopted, with the understanding that the pay of the clerk em- ployed should not exceed three dollars per day. ‘he Asylum bill was taken up again. Mr. Busey wished to know how this debt had been incurred. Mr. Dove also wished to know how it was that the revenue had fallen off from eight thougand to five thousand dollars. especially when the prices of the produce raised at the Asylum had been rising. He was not satic- fed with the manner in which the Com- missioners had proceeded. If they wanted money let them come to the Board and say the appropriation is out, and then if the money was not supplied the responsibility would rest upon the Councils He was willing to vote now to bring up ar- rearages, this time, but there should be a stop put to this manner of proceeding. Mr. Pepper said that Mr. Dove had ex- ressed his views very nearly. He was will- ing to vote to pay this debt, but wanted to put aclincher upon the Commissioners over- drawing in future. If the committee would 80 frame the bill that no overdraft would be allowed in future, he would vote for it. Mr. Marks explained that the deficiency bad been going on for several years, and that the overdrafts had been occasioned by the Commissioners having acted upon the prece- dents of their predecessors. He expressed himself, however, in favor of some amendment _ limiting the powers of the Commissioners, Mr. Smith said he supposed this subject was understood by the Board. What would the Commissioners have done for funds to carry on the institution had they waited as roposed. For three months this very bill Se agrees laying before the Board unacted upon. For many years back, thirty-five hun- dred dollars had been appropriated annually. The appropriation had never been increased, though the number of paupers and the neces- sary expenses had increased yearly. Mr Busey wished to know by what au- thority the Commissioners got the money from the bank. Some debate followed upon the question, and Mr. Pearson stated that he had called at the bank to make enquiry, and they informed him that the drafts had been made upon the authority of the Mayor. Mr. Pearson thought this a loose way of doing business. The Commissioners should report estimates of money needed each ensuing year. Atter some further debate tho bill was pas-ed, with the understanding that when the next appropriation for the Asylum came up, a bill -\ould be introduced to prevent future over-cdrafts. Mr Pepper introduced a resolution instruct- ing the committee befure Congress to urge upon that body the necessity of opening all the public avenues from one terminus to the other. He warmly repelled the attack made upon the city of Washington lately in Congres: in relation to supporting our own poor. We were abundantly able to support cur own poor, but this season we were called upon to take care of a great many other people's poor. in bis ward @ large proportion of the destitute or were from other parts of the country. Fre almsbouve was full and the committee of relief have spent one thousand dollars in two = in the Fourth Ward. n regard to the avenues, it had been siated in Congressional debate that they had been opened at the expense of Government; and asthe aazertion had been made, he thought we ought to have the benefit of the fact. The resolution was adopted, and then the Board adjourned. Nationat Tueatre —We would refer our readers to the advertisement of the National Theatre, by which it will be seen that those talented sisters. the Misses Denin, will again appear for the last time, on to-morrow evening, in the play of the ‘- Lady of Lyons,’’ Claude Melnotte, Miss Susan; Pauline. Miss Kate Denin. Also, ‘The Wandering Boys,”’ the parts of Paul and Justine by the sisters, during the piece the song of “‘ Our cot was sheltered in a wood,’’ by Miss Susan. Last night the hoi was crowded, and all who want good seats will do well to call early. Cagar booxs wits Presents.—Notwith- standing the vast number of books sold and resents distributed by the ‘ Washington k Company,”’ (under Dexter’s hotel,) there appears to be but a slight diminution of their extensive and valuable stock. With a fresh rey of choice books, which they will Teceive to-day, the sale will continue for the present week only, and those of our readers = a buy cheap and obtain a valua- present, will improve the ra: x nity offered. paint os. Covrr oF Cams —Yesterda. 5 ment in the case of Thomas Rhodes and Jere- miah Austill vs. the United States was re- sumed by Hon. Philip Philips, who concluded his argument, when the case was submitted for the decision of the court; and the court @djourned. the argu- COMMUNICATED, Og! Mr. Watiaca!—t did hope that when we had a Speaker we should have some gas! But whatever i Mr Banks’ election may be the means of throwing on the councils of the country, it has not been the forerynner of any illumination in our houses. Such trials as I have endured and do endure in the way of lighting up! Have the members of the Gas Company any mercy? Are they human? Let me glance over these trials, and if my ex- ience never benefits the cause of science, it may possibly move the tender mercies of the gentlemen, and be a blessing to house- eepers. r. Editor! on the faith of a woman I state to you, that seven wecks ago our gas metre froze. It froze! it burst! The halt was del- uged, the carpet was ruined, the house was uninhabitable. We ran into the streets for a good breath, and sent imploring messages to the gas gentlemen, They sent us back po- lite m - But polite messages did not clear the atmosphere of the house, did not re- store the gay colors of the carpet, did not mend the metre. At night we looked gloomily at each other over mould candles. Again, in the morning we sent messages, implored ai. again, we were returned polite messages. Again we looked éi/ious—at night—by the light of mould candles. I repeat, this was Seven weeks ogo. Each day we were quieted with sweet promises. A man was to come, mend the metre, fill it with alcohol, and re- store all things. We hoped, we waited. But we found that ali men are deceivers—particu- larly gas men. Still we trusted, for each morning brought a promise. Each night brought disappointment and mould candles. And the end of the month brought a tremen- dous gas bill. An awful gas bill We had burned candles all the time, our lungs had eee injured, our carpet spoiled, and such agasbill. But paid it. Yes I am not gassing you when I say I paid it. the receipt. Another nicath has gone by and I am an- ticipating another gas bill “And it must be se i—gasorno gas, And let me state another ‘act in connexion with this subject. You know, Mr. Editor, how cold the weather has been. Well! it has taken as many blankets to wrap up the gas metre, to keep it warm, as it has to cover the threo largest persons in the house. And still it froze! Why! you ask, did we not pour hot water into it untilitthawed? I did I drew from one corner pump fifteen buckets of water a day, and then the pump froze. I have tried every thing. I am in despair. Oh! sir! is there one man in that Gas Company with a heart” Yet I should do justice. The gas does light a little, and has, ever since night before last, when I took the blankets from my own bed to wrap round it. In the fourth story, when we light up, it stays lit about five minutes, once it did not go out forten. It burns pretty dim- ly. You can’t see todo anything by it, but it you are careful, you need not bump your head. In the third story it acts very strangely when we go to light it. “It performs the droli- est chemical experiments. It sneezes and wheczes. and fizzes up! Sparka fly through the flame—then it rocks a little, bursts up ence more, and gvesout. In the parlors, after a good deal of coaxing a light is produced, resembling that of a lucifer match when rubbed across an old boot, it looms up a mo- ment, and then goes out. On the first floor it won't light at all. And all this to the tune of seven dollars a month! Mr. Wallach! have the gentlemen of the Gas Company souls! I know they have pock- ets, and full ones too,—but I repeat it—have they souls! Bewinpa. sf Remember that besides the gas bill, we have to pay for mould candles. I have DistRisuTion or RELIEF To THE Poor.—The ward committee are industriously engaged in their work of charity, and the citizens gen- erally should contribute as liberally as their means will afford. The gentlemen distribu- ting the relief find the greatest destitution and distress among the poor of the city, and as faras they can they relieve them. The fact that some charitable person has seen some five or six loads of wood dropped at the same house may be accounted for by the fact that many houses contain from six to ten poor fami- lies. If any one thinks the relif improperly afforded, let that person accompany the com- mittee any day on their errand of mercy. Howarp. Mercuants’ Association.—It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that there is to be a meeting of this Association this evening. At a meeting of the Board of Direc- tors last evening, the report of the treasurer was presented, and showed that the finances were in a satisfactory condition. The Asso- ciation is evidently moving in the right diree- tion to facilitate and increase the business in- terests and capital of the District. Success to it. RESSURRECTIONISTS AzrRoab.—It is whis- ered that a bold attempt at raising a body rom the poorhouse grave-yard was made night before last by a party of resurrectionists ; and that they were discovered in the act and the attempt defeated. The body snatchers, it is said, on being detected ‘dropped thier sxd- jecé’’ and ‘stood not on the order of the going but went at once,’’ and with such precipitan- ey asto leave behind them their horse and wagon and their implements of exhumation. Supreme Court.—Yesterday, Jackson W. Green, Esq., of Tenn , Thomas H. Lewis, Esq., of La, and Thomas Williams, Esq., of Pa, were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this court. No. 61. Drea Scott, plaintiff in error, vs. John F. A. Sandford. The argument in this cause was commenced by Hon. M. Blair for the plaintiff in error. Adjourned, Cuanae or Tive.—The lecture on ‘ Foreign Travel’’ for the benefit of the poor of the Fouth Ward, is to be delivered on eduezday —not Thursday—evening. It will not only enhance recollections of places, but of Louis Napoleon, the late Emperor Nicholas, and other European noteables. Tue Prorirs of the Ball given in the Sey- enth Ward for the benefit of the poor amount to $234. At a mecting of the managers, com- mittees were appointed to ascertain cases of destitution in the Ward, and the chairman was authorized tocalla public meeting, should circumstances require it Query ?—We are asked by several corre- spondents, why nothing is done for the relief ot the poor by the inhabitants of the Fifth and Sixth Wards’ The destitute in those Wards apply in vain to the benevolent organizations in other Wards, and something should be done Tue Syxagocur.—On Saturday last, at the Hebrew Synsgoase on Tenth street, a special prayer was offered up, according to the laws of the congregation, for the Preservation of Gen. Cass from death, and for his restoration to perfect health. $e _ DRS. J. & R. HUNTER, Physicians for Diseases or the Lu ngs, 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 hes demonstrated not only that Consumption, Bronchitis, and Chronic Affections of the Throat are curable, and in- halation aration’ 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 affliction Persons residing at a distance desirous of consulting them, and who cannot convenient- ly visit the city, are requested to send names end address, when they will be furnished with a list of qnestions which, correctly answered, will enable them to be Successfu'ly treated at their bpmes. Nore.—Dr. James Hunter feels pleasure in announcing that he has effected such arrange- ments as w.!l enable him to visit Washington on the 12th and 29th of each month, during the winter. Office 260 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs, Voss’s Jewelry Store. DIED, In Baltimore, on the 9th instant, Mrs. ANNE PYNE BANKBEAD, wife of Gen. Jas. Bank- head, U 8. A., and daughter of the late John Pyne, of South Carclina. On the 5th instant, CORNELIUS DEASY, in the 82d year of his age, a native of Ireland, but for the last nine years a resident of this city, {0 Prehibition.—The recent decision of the people in almost every State In reference to the eof Mqnors, does not pretend to interfere with medicinal com pounds containing stimains, as it ie a fact well known to all that without stimulating debility could not be many be made without it. For instance, Dr. J. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, now so celebrated and Indispensable in every family asa medi- cine. Thousands of persons suffering from dyspepsia and in digestion, generally speak volumes {n favor of this great ct ive agent. For sale by J. N. CALLAN, Washington. i Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis —. 1. BROWN & SON:—Gentlemen: A knowledge of theman! in which various articles of the Materia Medica were com- dined by you toform the “BxoxcuiaL Trocuxs,” led me, three or four yeare since, to adopt their use. The results h been such as to induce me to continue the practice, be- ing them of great benefit tn mauy affections of the Bron- chial organs. Yours, etc. JP. Boston, September i, 1862. Persons requiring « really good and long tried article, and one that can be depended upon as au effectual Cough Lorene, and being made from the purest materials, will find Brown's BRONCHIAL TROCHES to be what they are represented. Pat up tn bores and sold at 25 cents each, by Droggivts gen erally, throughout the Unit ‘Statesand Canadas. BARNES & PARKS, J. MILHAU, New York, Agents, For sale in Fbiledotphia by ¥. BROWN ; New Orleans, J. SYMES; Chi- cago, J. H. RERD & CO.; Washington, J..N. CALLAN.” Great Cure of Rheumatism in Cin- CINNATI, OHIO —CONVINCING EVIDENO! than three years have been enlargement and pain of th followed the us mmended for thecure still I did not improve fp the least, and was frequently compelled to keep my bed, and thereby was pre vented from attending to my business. Some weeks ago [ was induced by « friend to try CARTER'S SPANISH MIX- TURE. The effect was miraculous. I felt considerably {m- proved after | had taken the fourth dose; I have only used one single bottle, and am entirely free from all pain. 1 feel better than Ihave felt for ye and Lattribate my com: pletely-restored health solely t use of Carter's Spanish Mixture. I consider it a most excellent medicine for rheu- matism and all diseases of the blood, and cheerfally recom- mend ft to the aftiict D. B TT, sontheast corner Fourth and Walnut ats. March 1855. febs—im —This remark, wr day, whose lirhbs and strength had been restored to him by using a bottle of Professor De Grath’s (genuine) “ELECTRIC OIL,” would apply to thou- sands more, expecially the r woman, Who pends upon’ self-exertie nm 2% fering from pain; bnt ff littl before consumption becomes the proper application of lectric should be made, hundreds of dollars would be saved, and life made tolerablealso. Only office, 39south Eighth street, Phil- adelphia. Ask Mark Grigg, Kaq.,45 Marshall street, and bundreds more who have been cn B.—No charge for e. N. Be ©. STOTT, Agent. feb 7—eo3t UG Dr. Sanford'’s Invigerator is a mild laxative, tonic and stimulant, and ts recommended to the public, relying upon {te intrinsic worth {1 the eureof the fol- lowing complaints Sick Head . Dyspepsla, Colts, Pain tn tl For sale by drnggiste generally, and by 3 ak JOHN SCHWARTZ, Georgetown Jan 8 U7" Noah Walker & Ca., Marble Hall Clothing Kmp: Browns’ Hotel Butlding, respectful.y announce thet ‘splay of FALL aod WINTE! “Ae THING ts no’ for inepection, comprising an ment of CO S, OVERSACKS, SUR’ , VESTS and PANGA f the newest and richent de- signs fu materis}, trimming and workmanship. To gentle- mien who study excellence with economy In fashionable ar- Ucles of dreas an opportunity ts now offared for selecting from one of theattract{ve stocks of Goods in thia city, at very reduced prices: nov 3—te Bitters, prepared and sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Avch street, Philadelphia, daily Increase in thelr well-de served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de rangement of the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved eseiug to the afflicted, who show thelr gratitude by the {flattering testimonials. This medicine has eriablished itself & name that competitors, h achemes, or red ve their promise, galued the pnbi It vnfidence by the immense benefit that lave been 4 it, and willever maintain ite posl- ton. See adv dec 12-30 i" To the Ladies.--Dowden’s Dental FLUID ts now ackno a to be the best preperation for the Teeth in Toothache, ar decay, restores the Gams to a healthy condition, and sadelightfal favor to the mo od breath. For Washington, jan swe UF Ambrotype.—Amongst the most at- tractive and mutiful epecim jou_at WHITEHL . They are trol tn some respects an fraprovemel guerreotypes. The Gallery contain quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. Dagnerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court str States conrte; Presid 8 of the Photographic art, nov 28—tf mn Remedy —Pro ry mother ahonid box tn the idente to the chil ‘8 RUSSIA SALV! of thirty yeara’ The Great Ku BONO PUBLICC houge handy in c R It Ia @ Bosto: 4 ya have aged it tu thirty years. Ip no instance will thie Salv lnterfere with « physician's prescriptions. the purest materials, from a re-ip articles growing in Lat. country letters from all classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captains, uurses, and others who have used It themsel nd recom mend ittoothers. Redding’s Kussia Salve is put in large tin boxes, stamped on the cover with a picture of a a disabled soldier, which picture i wrapper. Price, 25 Cents 4 Box. § Ph town or country, and may be ordered of any wholesale druggist. For e at SHILLINGTON’S, Agent for Wa ingtot 228 WANTS Q'TUATION WAN TED—BY A YOUNG +9 Woman ss chambermaid, or to do general housework. Apply a! 206 Third street, between Gandu. feb 12-208 E TABLE n, a situation as nurse and lady’s maid, in a very respectable family. The best reference given. Address ‘‘A B,’” at this office. feb 12-3t* V ANTER—BY TWO SINGLE GENTLE- men, One or two comfortably furnished bed chambers. If good board can be obtained with the robms it will be desirable. Address “‘En- quirer,’’ ut this office. feb 12-21% ANTED—A SITUATION AS NURSE and seamstress, by an experienced woman, in some respectable family. Can take charge of a baby from its infancy. Best references yiven as tocompetency and respectability. Address “@ B,” Star ctlice feb 12-2t* GENTLEMAN, WHOSE FAMILY CON- Sists of himself, wife and small child, desires to rent a house containing six or eight rooms; the rent not to exceed two hundred doliars Persons having houses of this description will tind a good tenant, by addressing a note to “J G J,”? through the City Post Office. b 12-3t Warne IMMEDIATELY—A GOOD Cook. Apply at No 403 Twelfth street be- tween Land K. V ANTED—TWO WHITE WOMEN—one to wash and iron, and one to assist with Sortie bila and sewing. Apply at 148 F st. b 11-3 feb 11-31* VO CAPITALISTS, BROKERS AND LAND AGENTS .—A perron conversant with land, intending to go to Nebraska and Kansas for the Purpose of locating one or two thousand acres for himself, would locate Land Warrants, or buy tracts of land in healthy situations, forthose who may favor him with a commission on reasonable terms Address “X Z%,”? Star office feb 11-it* ANTED--A PERMAN Manager on a farm, by understands the business. in be well recom- mended. Has a wife and child. Can be seen at bi ead Seventh street, Northern Liberties. feb 9-3t ANTED TO RENT.—A GENTLEMAN, whose family consists of three persons, de sires to renta om House, conventently situated and which ts ina healthy and respectable local- ity. Would also purchase furniture, etc. Ad- dress immediately, ““N O P,”? Star office, stating locality, terms, &c, feb 9-3t* ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A COMPK- tent and active farmer and gardener to rent, on shares, a farm, in the environs of Washington, well suited for supplying the city market. Any one who can bring satisfactory references will find it to his advantae to apply to Messrs. JACKSON, BROS. & CO., Penna. avenue, opposite Browns? Hot feb 8-e06t W AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN A8 washer and ironer, in a small family. A slave Is preferred. No one need anply without ae Apply at this office. HOME AS DUCATIONAL —BOARD WANTED.—A genonsn qualified to teach the English, La- tin, French and Spanish Languages, and all the higher branches of Mathematics—having some unoccupied time—wishes to obtain board {n some private family, where his services in instructing a limited numbers of pupils would be received as an equivalent therefor. Undoubted testimonials and rences given. Address ‘‘Editor’’ box 513 Post Office. jan 16 AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO Mee persons in want of the following ar- t 3 French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding line done to order with disratch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to suit ee a we ‘k R and Looking Glass -B— Wor It, ras Pe v ei Kirkwood H enna. avenue, 0) ite Kirl louse. dec 19 » OPPO TOHN WAGNER. POR SALE AND RENT. ——————————— ee gue MEMBERS OF CONGRESS OR OTH ERS.—A fine Parlor and Bedroom to rent, Wich board, at Miss A. A. LAW’S, No. 56 Mis- scorlavenue. Five or six table boarders can accommodated. feb 9-3t% Fo RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine Sep Toom, which she offers, with board. FOR RENTS rae TWwo-sTORY BRICK House on the southwest corner of F and 20th streets. Washington city. K nay be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, near ‘Winder's Inilding. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant and a few rooms on the first floor of Forrest Hall; and a commodious Store, with Warehonse attached. recently vacated by’ Mr. H. W. Blont, corner of High and Gay streets, opposite the all. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-1m TO eli Fe RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. ion co on the first of February. Apply at No. 353 1 st., between 13th and 14th. Jan 4—tf gies bincesectcediniot ind IO cae andl AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the oe of Geo eet pes the pro) formerly occupied by Colon ‘Ox, (called the Godares penocentng rare advantazes as a omega J site, and market — It rend a fine growtl young cedars and mess on great er part cf it—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. The fact of this pro being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 2—aif ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Roc: le Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the or of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 633 acres, and is handsomely im- proved ad a two-story brick house, 3254 40, with a wing 25% 31, Sn pecomery out houses. City property will be taken as part ° Papo THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17 At United States Hotel. UR 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. Sixth and Seventh streets, near Island Hall. Also, Rooms on 4% street, near the City Hall, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for lodging or for offiees, with the privilege. if desired, of a large law and miscellaneous library. Apply at No. 7, 434 sti near the Hall jan Hy ROOM: R RE, MRS. G. ANDERSON has severa! furnished rooms for rent, suitable for a family or —_ entleman. The rent will be moderate | No. ‘a. avenue, 2d door from Kirkwood House. jan 2—tf SUNNISWE 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 Lor Bridge, or 23 miles from Centre Market, wit! easy acces’ by Washington and AJexandria turr- ike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place Th farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the balanee well laid off in arable fields and meadows. Also, about 800 fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted in suitable situations, The improvements consist of a good Dwelling House of 5 rooms, beside garret and basement; a house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with necessary sheds &c., usual tog 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 ae Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELI. nov 12—eotf OR RENT—A LARGE, AND ONE of thg most commodious, houses in the city oi Washington, with three-story back buildings, with good dining, bath and store rooms ; also, a fine kitchen, with range; a laundry, with a range of wash tubs, with hot and cold water pipes at- tached toeach Also, hot and cold water inevery chamber, gas througbout the house, with al! ne- cessary fixtures provided. Any one wishing to see the house can apply next doar, No. 247 ‘Twenty: second street, between F and é Also, a comfortable, e and coaventent house situated on the corner ot and G streets, which ‘will be rented for a moderate rent. Also, a handsome, convenient and newly-im Proved house in G street, second house above 2ist street. All the above honsesare Leated by hot alr fur- naces. For ail of which information cga te uad at the above mentioned placs. jan 1l—eolm* ch aa is nee OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHKD PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rooms are cn tbe first tloor, within one square of the Kirkwood House Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan 30—eortf PURNiSHED HOUSE FOR RENT—IN part or the whole, on Capitol Hill, scuth B street, but a short distance from the south gate of the Capitol For particulars enquire at this ofze_ feb 4—e06t* OR RENT—IN GEORGETOWN, ATWO story framedwelling, in Georgetewn, contain- ing four reomsand gi cellar—pump of excel- lent water gt the doo. Apply to W. ALBERT KINt. No 3% High street, Georgetown. feb 7-c03t URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit Hall, and handsomely far- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the ottice of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf EWELRY, WATCHES AND SILVER. ware.—Coral, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, and all other styles of rich JEWELRY, in sets and single pieces Fine WATCHES for Ladies and Gentlemen, GOLD CHAINS, CHATALAINS, &c Also, SILVER TEA SETS, PITCHERS, GUBLETS, CUPS, and every variety of Fancy SILVERWARE. We offer a large assortment of the above which we invite the attention of purchasers to M. W. GALT & BRU., 321 Pa avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. feb 9-3t WASHINGTON CITY MUSIC STORE. E 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 makingadditions. New Music received every week. Also, Instruction Books for Piano, Guitar, Violin, Accordeon. Ban- jo and Ele a aie Mined Poe nee, ‘ ment of S| cs Sante came JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. feb 2-tf RITISH ARMY LIST FOR 1556 British Navy List do British Almanac and Companion do British Almanac of Science and Art do British Army and Militia Almanac do British Royal Kalendar (Red Book) do Who's eG 2 Almanac de Gotha lo. feb9 FRANCK TAYLOR. MISS HEWITT’S FRENCH & ENGLISH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, 510 G@ street, between 4th and Sth. HE SECOND SESSION OF THIS IN~ stitution will commence MONDAY, Febru- lth. ‘or further particulars see circulars, to be had from Miss Hewitt, or at Farnbam’s and Shilling- ton’s Bookstores. feb 9-law ~ PROVISIONS FOR LENT. NHE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE— SOAKED AND SALT MACKEREL, of the largest size, at 6c. each; - SMOKED HERRINGS, at 62 c. per box; NEW CHEESE, first ey Sete Ib; SARDINES—whole boxes $1, boxes 50c., third boxes 37 Kc ; SWEET OIL—quarts 50c., esate BROWN SUGAR, 9c. and 10c. per ib; WHITE SUGAR, including Loaf, 12. per Ib.; FRESH TEAS, from 40c. to $1.25 per lb; COFFEE—Java, Maricaibo, and Rio; TONGUES AND SOUNDS, in kits. JONAS P LEVY, Wine, Liquor, Cigars, and Grocery Store, feb 7-eolw 474 Pennsylva nue. © HE ROYAL KALENDA being the “Blue Book” for E Scotland, and the Colonies; giving public functionaries. Thix day received from ine FRANCK TAYLOR. fel ¥Y MARY ANN. 200 copies more just published at the Music aad Piano Store of INO. F. ELLIS, 903 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. jan %—tf ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT —New second hand Pianos from the menuéactories, at moderate and conve-' nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 496 Eleventh street, above Pa. a F. C. REICHENBACH, sep 8—Smec8 Tuk The = ANDSOME BUILDING LOT AT AUc. tion.—On F RI DAY, the 15th instant, I shall sell, at 4 o’clock p. m., in front of the ises, Lot No. 47 in Cabot’s subdivision cf Square No. 678, having a front on north H street of 25 ft , mis coeat — Capitol and Ist east. ‘Terms - One-half cash; the balance in 6 and 12 months, for notes bearing interest. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. Title good. A. GREEN, Auct. feb 12-TTh&F3t By A. GREE. USTEE'S SAL an je at Auction.—By virtue recordedjin the Cle-k’s of fice of this city and District of Colombia and county of Washington, I shall to sell, on FRIDAY, February 15th, at 1 o’clock p m, at and in the Storehouse No. 614 Eighth street east. near Navy Yard Gate, now ur by J. W. Stevens, in carrying on the Hardware and Cigar business, as a retail store, ware, &c., to satisfy two notes drawn by Kellholtz & ‘Stevens, for thirty-seven dollars seventy-one cents each, and one note drawn by J. W. Stevens, for one hundred and sixty dollars, all of which is now made due by virtue of said deed of trust. - Terms made known at the sale SAM’L A. H. MARKS, Trustee. feb 12-4 A. GREEN, Auctioneer. by J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. BY VIRYUS OF A DISTRAIN against Hettlebower & Lovett, for house rent due and in arrears to John Sinen, and to me directed, I have, this 9th day of February, 1956, levied and dist ed upon the goods and chattels in the “‘American Hotel,’’ formerly known as the “‘Em- pire House,’’ on Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4} streets, and shall expose the same at public sale on MONDAY, February 18th, at 10 o’clock, on the premises. The sale will comprise— Cottage Chamber Sets, Marble-top Tables Preah, c and Plain Bedsteads Dressing and Plain Bureaus, Washstands Excellent Hair Mattresses, Husk do. Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Counterpanes, Comforts Wardrobes, Tables, Rocking Chairs Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Settees Mahogany Parlor Chairs, Rockers Gilt end Mahogany frame Mirrors Brussels, Three-ply and Ingrain Carpets Oljicloth, Matting, Rugs Window Curtains, Shades, F ire-irons Radiators, Open Grates, Airtight Stoves Bar Counters, Oyster Boxes Tin Safes, Bar Fixtures Glass and Crockeryware C: oking Stove, Kitchen Utensils, &c. Terms: 320 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60and 90 days, fer notes ‘satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. A. E. L. KEESE, Bailiff. feb 12- J.C. McGUIRE, Auet By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. So peg ae COLLECTION OF ANCIENT and Modern Paintings.—On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, February 7th, at 4 0’clock, at the Saloon over Farnham’s Bookstore, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and lith street, we shall sell a splendid collection of Oil 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 fatter latter we name Cole, Willies, Searby, Cooper, Ansdale, Lewis, Boyle, Richardson, &c The above are from a collection of H. N. Bar- low, Esq ,of Philadelphia, and are really fine specimens of art The saloon will be open and the pictures on } free exhibition daily until the sale. Catalogues may bad at the Auction Rooms or at the Saloon. Terms : $5v ana under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. feb4—a J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. iL” The above Sale is tpened, in co uence of the rain, until TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, February 12th, same hour and place feb S-d * JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auct'r By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. EXTESSIVE SALE OF WINES, L1. Cigars, &c., by erder af ghe Or; i. Court —On FRIDAY, Febzuary 15th, commenc- ing at ll o’clock a m.,J shall sell. at Store 562 Seventh sireet, a Centre Market, 5! order of the Orphar s’ Court, 2 large stock of Wines, aoe Ct, ars, &c., een, ag to the estate of J.T. Neal, !eceased, consisting in part of Supertor O'd London Dock and other Brandies pres ge Wines, variety of brands Trish and Scotch Whiskey Very <7 or Old Sherry Wine — ble |, Sparkling Hose olland Gin, Port Vv ine, Hockhelmer Madeira W tics, Santa os Rum Cxzace, London Porter Stoughton’s Bitters, &c. os a large lot of very superior end common rs. Fhe 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 exerlied by any in the market. ‘Terms: Under $50 cash; over $50 credit of 30 60, and 9 days, for > endorsed notes bear- ing interest. . A. BROWN, Admin'r feb 5-d C.W. BOTE Auct ART, Comfort ing No 309 G street, near Thirteenth able board at 1 per day, together with lod; and well furnished rcoms, in a quiet part of the city. _ = febd9 Mes TRIPPE, NO 2944 STREET, IS Prepared to accommodate a number of Mem- bers of Congress, with good rooms, with or with- out board. feb 6 eo3t® UARDING —MRS. PIERCE HAS SEVE- ral good Rooms with board, suitable for fam- ilies or single gentlemen, at No 563 Pa avenue, few doors Fons 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 VARD, &—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, th or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf EPEKGNES, wae STANDS AND PLA- E. E HAVE RECEIVED THIS DAY AN assortment of the above articles, and also opened a large invoice wf magnificent PEARL Neck LACES, 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, suitable for presents. We respectfully solicit a call. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler and Dealer in Watches and Silverware, No, 330 Pennsytvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. feb? -1w TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well te call at LANE’S, who bas a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Mufflers, and Robes and Shawls, aad wil, sell them cheap for cash at LANE’S Gents Furnishing Store, 221 Pa. avenue. 9- 10-4, 11-4 AND aera ag ETS, very cheap, red, blue and gray French Mering and 3 erino Plaids uilled Skirts, Hosiery and Gloves White, 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 _ 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. Itis 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 BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. E_ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW BILLS OF EXCHANGE UN LONDON, PARIS, BREMEN, and other points in Europe, in sums to suit SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. Bankers, No. 352 Pa. avenue, ‘west of Brown: CLOCKS. OR A GOUD 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 thoroughly, _—, a those who buy of him are sure to get ag one or have their money refunded. jan 3 USSIA KED LEATHER.—FOR SALE, skins, by 1,000 skins, PY HENRY A. GANE, 27 Cornhill, Bostoa, Massachusetts feb 6-daw* YOUNG LADIES’ CLASSICAL INSTI- TUTE, 490 E street, between Sth and 6th. FEW MORE SCHOLARS CAN BE RE- cel . For particulars enquire of the Princ; feb2-2w ty 8. H. jan 14-1m FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. LATER FROM CALIFORNIA. THE PROMETHEUS AT NEW ORLEANS important from Nicaragea. New Onieans, Feb. 11.—The steamsbip Prometheus has arrived at this port San Juan Sth inst, bringing advices from San Francisco to the 2ist January, sixteen days later than had been previously received The steamship Northern Light sailed from San Juan on the Sth inst , for Key West and New York, with $350,000 in specie for the latter port. The news from California is unimportant. The accounts from the agricultural districts are much more favorable, while those from the mines are very encouraging. The jury in the “ Cora’ case had disagreed anda new trial would probably soon take place. The Legislature was in trouble concerning the election of United States Senator. Several prominent candidates for the position had withdrawn, for the purpose of harmonising the American party. The American barque [sabelita Hyne, was wrecked on the Sth January. The vessel and cargo were a total loss. The captain and mate perished There had been more fighting on the Walla Walla River, between the United States troops and Indians The troops lost twenty three in killed and wounded. Affairs in Nicaragua were quiet. ‘ Relations with Col. Wheeler, the Minister from the United States, had been suspended. The San Francisso markets were unchanged. The following vessels had arrived at San Francisco from Atlantic ports since last ad- vices: Ships Black Warrior and John Stuart from New York; Samuel Appleton and De- fender from Boston. Explosion of a Locomotive. Provipexce, Eeb. 12.—A locomotive be- longing to the Hartford and Providence Rail- road exploded this morning in the engine house, killing John Vaughan, engineer, and partially demolishing the building. New Orleans Markets. New Orveans, Feb. 11.—Cotton has ad- vanced ; sales of 22.000 bales ; middling 9fc The flour market is completel: stagnant. Other articles are withoat"change of moment. a Baltimore Markets. Baxttworg, Feb. 12.—Flour is lower and dull ; sales of 100 bbls. Howard street at $8; Unio and City Mills is gvoted nominally at $8. There was nothing done in wheat, and cor- rect prices cannot be given. Corn—white and yellow sold for 62a65e : prime yellow would bring 67680 by weight Nothing doing in beef, Provisions are dull ork, or lard. Small sales of shoulders at » Sides 92, and hama 12al3c. New York Markets. New York, Feb. 12.—Flour is quiet: sales of 600 bbis.; straight State $7, good Ohio $8 373, Southern $9.12). Wheat is firm; sales of 20,000 bushels; South- ern red 1.94. Core is firm; sales of 20,000 bushels Western mixed 820. Pork is drooping; sales of 600 bbls. mess $16. Beefis dull and unchanged; salesof 150 = $14.50. Lard is dull; sales of 300 bbis. at 103c Whisky has declined; sales of 200 bbis, Uhio 30¢ Stock Markets. New York, Feb, 12.—Stocks are dall; Chi cago 95; Michigan Southern 101; New York Central 96; Pei Ivania Coal Company 99; Cumberland Coal Company 254; Illinois Cen tral 93:; Reading Rail 87%. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gzoneztown, Feb. 12, 1856. ‘The excessively cold weather of the winter bas borne with peculiar h ip the poor of our city, and the fact of ou: ° ton Factory and other establishments compelled to stop operations for the want materials, and from other causes, has added uo little to the many pressing wants of the many industrious persons heretofore in these establishments. It is highly - ing to know that our more fortunate citisens have been, and still are doing all that can well be done for the general relief of their needy neighbors. Collections have been taken up in some of our churches to assist in the laudable work. _ On Sunday last, after a very touching, and impressive sermon by the Rey. B. A. i in Tr ei oe) cimaeh, the bh sum of $155 was contributed by the tion, and placed in the hands of the ladies (Catholic) benevolent society, to be distributed among the poor, after deducting some small over drafts upon the society Say to all per- d to spare, if We have been requested to sous having clothing of any kin ~al will send it to the counting-room of Hi. Edes, Esq , on Water street, it will be im- mediately distributed among the needy. There isto our knowledge much help of this kind needed, and we hope our people will afford it The moderate weather of the last day or two has caused the ice and snow to disappear from our streets pretty rapidly. The wind, however, has hauled round to northwest this morning, which has caused the thawing opera- tion very nearly to stop. The Kvuow Nothing mass meeting comes off to-night at Forrest Hall. The object, we sup- pose, is, if possible, to brace up the nerves of the party for the approaching municipal elec- tion ‘The flour market presents no chi ment. Small sales are making to the home trade at $8.25a$8.37a$8 50, as in quality. Wheat—red $1.70a$1.75, white $1.75a$1.80. Corn 65c. Spgcraror. of mo- ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD. Great Southern Mail Line! ae TWICE DAILY (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between ‘Washington City and the South ! VIA: ALEXANDRIA GORDONSVILLE, AND RICHMOND. Leave Washington at 6 a.m and 7 p.m. Fare from Washington to Richmond.......85 50 OMNIBUSES and nap et ae hey arson will be at the Washington Ra! 4 PASSENGERS and BAGG Pree of Charge,to STEAMER GEORGE PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, a dis- tance of six tien, shoeing soe me Tickets on the 4 solar “is comeravens ise or prmey anes co EiitxoaD Paow ALEXANDRIA TO RICH- MOND THROUGH PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE carried without cost tothe Depot of the Petersburg Railroad. Information of Route and Lost ob tained of JAMES A Evans feb 11 Agent, Alexandra, V Ww VE SHOBTLY. —_ in general, that she will give informa- tion all the Affairs relating to Wealth, Marsieves. Love. Jouneys, Law ool, Difficulties in Business, Absent F ” and Death, and in respect to all other subjects. She is, also, able to tell the ages of persons by ee hours the day ; Her name is on the door—at wag sen 4 corner on the left hand side. Cents and ludiee 35 fed4—twe past. ine UGHT AND 8OLD AT 76 LOUISIANA B. Avenue, ite Holmead’ engi tl near Semmes’s. through post 5