Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1856, Page 3

SL LLL LL CEVENIN Se SRE === LOCAL INTESLIGEN' Tar District ty Congress.—In the Senate yesterday it will be seen, Mr. Brown gave notice that he would introduce a bill to pro- vide a library for the young men of the Dis- trict of Columbia. Mr. Mason introduced the following joint resolution, and asked its passage without the formality of a reference : Resolved, \c., That the vacancies in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu- tion of the class *‘ other than members of Con- gress,”’ eccasioned by the resignation of Rufus Choate and the death of John McPherson Ber- rien, be filled by the appointment of George E. Badger, of North Carolina, and Cornelius C. Felton, of Massachusetts. TheC.C Felton nominated above as Regent +f the Smithsonian Instituto, is Prof. Feiton, of Cambridge, the same who delivered the late very interesting lecture at the Institute upon “ Greece.’” To tae CLerk or tae Weataen.—Si; : You're a nuisance’ Week after week we have endured tolerable patiently the evils resulting from your notorious mal-administra- tion in ho that you were on a temporary spree, and that all would be right in a day or two. But things get worse and worse. Your assortment of weathers must be terribly mixed up. We are getting the bundles that ought to go “to Nova Zembla, or the Lord knows where’ You are sending icebergs to Florida, snow storms to Georgia, and balmy skies to Labrador. You are conatant to noth- ing—the studied malignity of the coldest, slectiest, and rawest of days is followed bya treacherous | ull—the sun shines warmly, and the south wind blows, until we have fairly thrown aside overcoats and wrappings, end then, presto change, we have a blow, and a storm of snow, with icebergs on the sidewalks, ank treacherous well-holes in the gutters; and what sort of a dispensativn there is to be served out next, there is no calculating an hourin advance. You are clearly incomps- tent for your responsible position, and our city authorities ought to haul you up instanter for mal-administration. Mystery axp Crime.—The busy reporters of New York have ferretted out a case which has been whispered about here for some days A highly respectable young lady of this city, having loved * not wisely but too well,’ went to New York, and by the advice of a legal friend there, placed herself under the charge of one of those disgraces to kumanity who (under the guise of practitioners,) send scores annually to early graves. Peritoneal inflam- mation succeeded his treatment, and the young woman died. A resident physician certified that her denth was caused hy conges- tion of the lungs. Furtherinquiry was made, however, and it appeared, on a post mortem, that the lungs were healthy, Poe @ that there were grounds for a suspicion that death was cauced by an attempt to make way with the fruits ofcrime. Coroner Hill, of New York, is now investigating the case, and the evidence will soon be in the papers, Centre Marker, this morning, was any- thing but an agreeable promenade. Buyers and sellers were cold, shivering, cross, and uncommunicative. Bargains were made in rim silence, and those even who in their Cone jostled rudely against each other were too frigid to give utterance to their anger in set speech, and with hands deep buried in their pockets, and features stiffened beyond the possibility of even grimacing their dis- satisiaction, were obliged to “bear and be strong,’ as Longfellow has it, in frigid silence The supplies in market are, of course, light, and the prices of some of the articles have advanced. M resh and salt, continue about the same There were no fresh fish for sale, but a few cod and trout—the former selling at 10c. per pound, the latter at 12ic. Sy A Coup Greetixe.—‘(iood mawnin, nig- ga,” said acurled up, shivering darkey yes- terday morning, as he encountered a half- frozen ‘* kullud * acquaintance in the street. * Don’t, don't, d diss d maw- * retorted the r, “dis isde wus maw- nin IT eber encounted ir. all wy trabels. Wot you tink is de cause ob dis extrordinary spell ob wedder?”* * Lean’t ‘splain it on any feelosophical prin- ciples I hab about me just now, but I heerd a white man say dat the wor!d, which in ornary times rebolbs on itsown axe, has dis year turn’d only half round, and dat de cold side has stuck fasi out our way.” * Dat must de way ob it—dat's a satisfactry explanation. De big wheel on which de world rebolbs has perohbably friz up, but I hopes dey ll thaw it out soon.”’ And the two darkeys went their way mar- Veling. Compiimestary Bexerit.—It will Le coon by our advertising co!umns that a complimen- tary benefit ha= been tendered to those heaus tiful gifted young American actresses, the Misses Denin. hough several of the most prominent getters up of this merited oration r object to a display of their names in print, they will spare no exertions in securing a large attendance of the beauty and fashion of the metropelis We advise all who wish gvod seats to lose no time in securing them. Tax Paixters’ Bact.—This promises to be one of the most delightful re-unions of the season, for the fairest of ladies and the bravest of men slways cluster wherever the ype graphers congregate for amusement or instruc- tion. We hope that the craft will be out in fall torce—that they will have good taées tn selecting partners—that the fzures will be ceable—and that long after old fogydow is ohed-up ia sleep, they will erjoy all [gp°’s round. Exectiox or Orricens.—At the annual mecting of Columbia District Tent of the In- dependent Order of Kevhabites, held last evening, the following were elected officers for the ensuing term: J. Hall Moore, P_ D.C R.; S. A. H. McKim, D. C. KR; Wm Blackman, D.D R.; Hénry D Cooper. D. R. 5; Thos. B Marche, D. F. 5.; Geo. F. Kidwell, D. T.; Frank Darley, D. L.; Jubn Mills, D G.; 8.8. Briggs, D. Chaplain. Pouce IsTEeLue John Smith and homas Kipman were brought up before Jus tice Hollingshead by officer Gittings, and com- mitted to jail for riot and disturbing the peace. At the same office Owen McGleagon, Jas. Mc- Donald, Patrick McDonald, sr., Patrick Me- Donald, jr., and James Moore were brought up by officers Handy and Gittings for induig- ing in a free fight and genera! riot, and were bound over to Eee the peace. Sorrewez Cocrt—Yesterday, Absalom Fowler, Esq., of Arkanas, was admitted an attorney and counsellor of this Court. No. 61. Drea Scott, plaintiff in error, vs. Jobn F. A Sandford. The argument of this cause was continued by Hon. Reverdy John- son for the defendant in error, and by Hon. M. Bisir forthe plaintiffinerror. Adjourned Wasatxeron’s Brats Day.—Will oyr Coun- cils make any move to celebrate the birth day of Washington? Shall we de behind Alexan- dria. which hes just made an appropriation to assist the military and citizens of that city in their celebration of the day ” Frour Bouxn Nortawarp.—The amount of flour transported over the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, during the past month, was 1,971 barreis; over the Ohio road in the same time was sent 20,893 barrels. Tux Orster Expargo continues, and the email stock procured by hook or crook, are of infinitesimal size, and ‘inferior quality. Warcu Rererxs.—The guard-house had its usual complement of lodgers, but no other cases fy large merchant and importer says we are paying more duty on artiftcial flower. than on railroad iron. He says the women are not ated aright. They are going to bankrup! the country unless there is acuange. More i: thought of show than substance. We pay cores of millions aunually for ladies’ orna- ents which are cf no use. We cannot afford MN. Itis worse than sinking the gold in the rea. G STAR,| oe#t0"s connnsroxoaxcr. Gzoncrrown, Feb. 14, 1856. Our citizens, generally, who have had the Pleasure of the gentleman’s acquaintance, will doubtless regret to learn that the Balti more Presbytery have dissolved the pastoral connection heretofore existing between the Rev. Mr. Atkinson and the Bridge street con- gregation. Mr. Atkinson, welearn, takes the agency of the Metropolitan (Presbyterian) Church, to be erected in Washington. On last Sabbath a collection, amounting to the handsome sum of $120 70, was taken up in Christ Ls praia Church for the benefit of the poor of oureity. The above amount has been handed over to the Female Union Beney- oleut Society by the pastor of the above named Church, the Rev Dr. Norwood. Some of our citizens have promptly re- sponded to the call for clothing for the desti- tute. Most that has been sent to the desig- uated point, has been men's clothing That which is most needed is children’s apparel The greatest amount of destitution in this par- ticular rt among them. We hope our citizens will bear this in mind and respond to the call immediately. Send to W. H. Edes, Esq. at his counting room, Water street. he first annual report of the President of the Georgetown Gas Coa any, D. English, bas just been published. The report shows the company to he in a very flourishing con- dition, with brilliant prospects for the future before them The weather has again turned extremely cold, equally as severe any we havo hereto- fore had this winter. _ The flour and grain market continues droop- ing. Sales of each are on a small scale The former is held this morning at $8.25a$8.37, and the latter at $1 65a$1.70 for red, and $1 70a$1 75 for white, of good qualities. Corn 60a65e. Spectator. rr A. & A. Lawrence -—-A “showing up’’ of the affairs of this old Boston commission house has been made by William Gray, Esq.,(Treas- urer of the Atlantic cotton mills, at Lawrence,) showing that half its business talent has left it. He estimates the aggregate sales of the house to be nine millions of dollars per annum, and its net profits at ene hundred and twenty- five thousand dollars a year. He plainly es- timates that this amount of sales is more than the house can properly manage ;—that the losses aro over three per cent per annum ;— one single bad debt to his corporation having been $50,000 ; and that the profits are dizpro- portionate to the services rendered. He says that when Mr. Lawrence returned from his embassy to England, complaints were made to him of the want of ability in his firm, com- mencurate with its enormous business, and that he promised to infuse into it additional talent This statement fell like a bomb-khell among the “solid men’’ of Boston, and the staid old fogies rallied around the house, but ‘“ Young America’’ conquered. Nine hundred and fifty shares decided to leave A & A. Lawrence & Co.’s control, and to trust the experiment of making the treasurer the selling agent, and six hundred and fifty preferred the old beaten path The despotic reign of this great com- mission house may be considered at an end. — A Beactiru, CompLexion may easily be acquired by using the “Balm ofa Thousand Flowers.’ It will remove tan, pimples, and freckles from the skin, leaving it of a soft and roseate hue. Wet a towel, pour on two or three drops, and wash the face night and morn- ing. For sale at Shillington’s, agent for Wash ington, and all druggists _ SINKING of an ExrrrimentaL Mortar Vessat —Portsmouth, Friday.—A serious ac- cident occurred to day inthe trial of the new indiarubber mortar raft. the invention of the Rey. Mr. Berthou, cf Fareham. This raft had been tried several times with every suc- cers, and to-day was appointed for a final trial, the raft being ordered out to sea, off Southsea Castle, and there to fire 150 rounds of shell e was accordingly towed out at an early hour in the morning by boats belonging t t, gunnery-ship, the mortar being al3-inch tar, and the charge of pow- der 20!b , the usual charge for such a piece. A party of seamen, gunners, from the Excel- lent, under the command of Lieutenant Leth- bridge, of thst ship, went out with the raft, as did also the Rev. Mr. Berthon, the inventor Everything went on well till the 15th shell was fired, and the concussion at thia discharge was 0 great as to cause the sides of the raft te fly t, and she sank immediately. Lieuten- ant Lethbridge and the seamen gunners were of course immersed in the sea, but we are glad to say all were picked up, with the excoption of one of the men, who must bave sunk im- mediately atter the disaster, as his body was net afterwards seen. The Rev. Mr. Berthon was on the raftduring most of the practice, but he had got into a waterman’s boat to as- certain the effect of the recoil of the mortar from a short d € The mortar was siuo, op Captain Julius Roberts’s principle, whit deprives it of a large amount of recoil at its discharge. The accident is unfortunate, as the previous trials of the roft had proved it to possess some valuable qualities. Probably a little additional strength would obviate such an accident for the future. The body of the missing man had vot been found late this evening. —Loxdon Times. Sorp “Some !'’—The editor of the Troy Times, getting jubilant over Christmas, said, with quiet delicacy and most commendable modesty : “By the by, we would merely suggest in passing, that if any of our patrons have any- thing they wish especially noticed, they need not be backward in placing a specimen on our editorial table. We promsse, both for our- selves and in behalf of our little folks, not to be offended at any such little freedoms. It so chanced that one of his pa the e day presented with a plump and bouncing ‘ foundling,”’ discovered in a bas- ket on the thresbheld of his residence by Biddy, when she went out to ‘-wash down the stoop.’’ Having a goodly number of respon- sibilities of his own, the ‘ patron’ consider- ately -* placed the specimen”’ on the “ edito- rial tablo,’? as he earnestly desired it to be “‘specially noticed.’’ The editor found it, and thought surely it was a turkey or a splen- did Shanghai, until it gave uumistakabio vocal evidence of its close alliance to hu- manity. In behalf of himself and bis “little folks,” the editor’s friends are anxious to know whe- ther any offence has yet been taken at ‘such little freedoms !”” + _ * Hoop’? Accipent.—Hoops are dangerous, insome places. Read andtremble. In New York, a lay or two since, a full-rigged lady was walking up Broadway, when one of the boops with which her circumambients was in- flated, the ends of which had not been strongly secured together, suddenly broke loose, aud flying back with great force tore completely through the outer garments and struck a small boy who was standing on the sidewalk about twenty fect from thelady. The small boy was taken homo senseless, it is feared he ele recover. The hoop is already re-cov- crea. “A Bressina to Motuers.’’—If there is any truth in the following, it will certainly justify the caption of this paragraph: --A erying baby may be stilled in one minute by ome the finger gently and repeatedly across the upper part of the nose.’’ An old bachelor thinks the most effectual way would bo to ‘press the fingers around the noisy brat’s throat’ The wretch! Coor.—The Lafayete (Ind) Journal pub- lishes the following frigid extract from areply by a Boone connty subscriber to a dunning er: ra Sorry to say Old Hoss that I can’t pay. I e very tight up, which is to say I haint na d. Ef lard oil was ten cents a barrel, couldn t buy enough to grease my har. Don't worry about it, I freely forgive you the debt. oof not pretend to interfere with medicinal com. contataing stimulus, as it t# «fact well known to all that without stimmiating principles most cases of extreme debility could not be reached. and the many other of our punds conk: ‘most valuable com be 0) sort ey tbe made withont ft. For rattve scent, feb 11— 7 Coughs, Asthma, Brenchi 1. BROWN & SON 0 Moving them of {great benetit iu many affection chial organs ‘ours, ete. . FW. Lane, M.D. Boston, September 1, 186: oe i Persons requiring a ren one that can be depended and being made from the will lad Br BRONCHIAL TROCHES to be what they are represented. Pot up tn boxes and sold at 25 cents each, by Droggiste Ket erally, throughout the United States and atas. BARNES & PARKS, J. MILHAU. 8 Philadelphia by F. BROWN ; New O-i cago. J. H. REED & CO; Washington, feb LL-- ‘ood and long-tried article, and mes and joints. T have iy followed the advice of physicians, and at other times used such faaily medicines as hat been recommended forthe cure of rheumati«m ; atiil I did not improve in the least, and was frequently compelled to keep my bed, and thereby was pre vented from attending tomy business, Some weeks ago I Was induced by a friend to iry CARTER’S SPANISH MIX- TURE. The effect was miraculons. I felt considerably {mn- proved after I had taken the fourth dose; [have only used one single bottle, and am entirely free from all pain. 1 feel better than Ihave felt for years, and [attribute my com- pletely-restored health solely t the use of Carter's Spanish Mixture. T consider its most excellent medicine for rhen: Toattem and all diseanes of the blood, and cheerfully recom- mead it to the aMicted. D. Boxart, southeast corner Fourth and Walnut sts. Cincianati, March 17, 1855. feb 5—Im {> Dr. Sanford’s Invigorator is a mild laxative, tonic and stimulant, and is recommended to the pablic, relying upon ite intrinsic worth tn the « ureof the fol- lowing complaint: All Billous Derangements, Sick Head- ache, Dyspepsia, Habitual Coativeness, Chronic Diarrhosa, Qoll3, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels, General Debility, Female Weakness, &c. gi8t® generally. and by Z. D. GILMAN, 4€8 by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 360 Pa. avenue, HICUM, corner Bridge and High streets, jansh {7 Nesh Walker & Co., Marble Hall Clothing Kump Hotel Building, respectfully enneaues that f PALL and WINTER or THING ts now ready ection, comprising an as ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the uswest and richest de signs in watert+l, trimming and workmanship. To gentle meu who stady ex: with econom “ ticles of dress su from one of the tt reduced prices 17" Hoofiand’s Germ datiy increase tu thelr wi ofall Divoases arising fro Tangement of the liver. These Bitiers have, indeed, proved » the aMicted, who show thelr gratitude by the wost lattering test ‘This med b for iteelf a name schemes, oF Red ne gained the pnblie 120 z neir promfses, canu ch. It vuttdence by the Immense benefits that att, and will ever iaintala itm poxi- dec 12—3m I[7” Te the Ladies.--Dowden's Dental FLUID t# now acknowledged by Dentists to be Preperation fur the Teeth in ns Relieves Tuothe eand beautiful eporime n exhibition at WATTE! OTYPES. They are tri #0 improvet on the old familiar Da- gnerrectypan. The Gallery contains quite « large colle-tlon of Photographs on paper. Dagnerreotypes of the United Staten Court since 1650 embers of the United of the Photographt T'S GALLERY, ¢, 8 well worth the trou nov %—f To The BONO PUNLICE Grent Kussian Kemedy.—Pro ‘y mother should have a box ta the to the children.” SSIA SALVE. thirty years’ standing, and In re. ne, Sore Nipples, ies, Kontera, Few tin a most valuable cards who r the last injury, or ver with a picture picture fm also engr: DIED, On the 13th instant, after a painful illness, Mrs. ELLEN BURCH, wife cf the late Remigtus aged 63 years. Funeral will take place on Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock. BOARDING. OAKDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No 409 G street, near Thirteenth Cornfort beard at $1 per day, together with lodging well furnished rcoms, in a quiet part of the : 5 febd9 bo MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street 1s prepared toaccom ecentlemen with rooms, with or witha. . Every effort will be made to render those nforlable who may favor her with their patro ap6—tt EUREKA! THE SECRET DISCOVERED, Gibbs's Vegetable Balsam FOR KESTORATION OF THE HAIR, T REMOVES SCURF AND DANDRUFF, and cures ail Disetses of the Scalp ‘The discovery of this invaluable remedy was brought about by the ample opportunities its In- ventor has bad in the course of twenty years’ ex- rience of tesiing the vexatious and disappoint- ny effects of almost every other article of the kiud upon the human head, and having succeeded. in preducing a wash which hundreds of the citi- zens of Washington are ready to testify as unfail- ing in its results, it is recommended to the public with a fuil conviction of its permanent and beau- tifying effects, both as a strengthener and a restor- ative, while {tis warranted jn all cases to sto) the hair from falling out. For sale wholesale an reiailatJ H. GIBBS’ Halr Dressing Establish- meut, Willards’ Hotel, and at his Hair Manufac- 05 Penn avenue, between 9b and 10th sts, feb 11—eolm* | Spina! BUCKWHEAT, &c, 30 kegs Glades BUTTE) 0 small bags BUCK WHEAT 20 (LO ibs.) bags = Do 75 bags family and superfine FLOUR. Just received, and for sale by BARBOUR & SEMMES, *o. 65 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, opposite Bank of Washington. feb 6—eobt PROVISIONS FOR LENT. NHE SUBSCRIBER HAS FOR SALE— SOAKED AND SALT MACKEREL, of the largest size. ie. each; SMOKED RINGS, at 6240. per box; EW CHE first quality, 15¢. per Ib.; SARDIN ‘ole boxes $1, half boxes 50e., third boxes 37 Wc ; SWEET O1L—quarts 'S0c., pints 31c.; BROWN SUGAR, %c. and'1Uc. per lb; WHITE SUGAR, including Loaf, i2}4c. per 1b.; 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 Pennsylvania avenue. SOIR: 5 ROF. H.W. MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fuily announces to the pane that his Soirees ce take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- N ‘These entertaiaments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sociable that bas ever teen ee in this city. Cpanel MISS HEWITT’S FRENCH & ENGLISH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOUL, 510 G street, between 4th and Sth. HE SECOND SESSION OF THIS IN- stitution will commence MONDAY, Febru- Lth. “For farther particulars see circulars, to be had from Miss Hewitt, or at Farnbam’s and Shilling- ton’s Bookstores. feb 9-law USSIA RED LEATHER.—FOR SALE, 1,000 skins, by : HENRY A. GANE, 27 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts. feb 6-d3w® Vaeeer NES. A large assortment of Comic and Sentiment- al Valentines for sale low, by E. K. LUNDY, feb9 ___198 Bridge street, Georgetown. _ VALENTINES—VALENTINES! | 2 pybhbend ara & MUNRO HAVE JUST opened one of the largest and best assorted stocks of VALENTINES ever before offered in this city, and are prep»red to furnish them at about half the prices usually charged, at their Fancy and hapten Mera on the Avenue, be- tween 9th and 10th . feb9 ALENTINES! VALENTINES: At 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th ats, feb JOHN F. ELLIS. “FOR SALE AND RENT. |. AUCTION SALES. {OR RENT—THREE ROOMS ON THE be robedsiagiy ce tercthar, Agpayiia G-O5e" rent ® or ether. * > TIER, 252 Pacavenue PP feb 14-3 R SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, a part cleared, a fine soil and expo- sure for a market garden ; the rest well wooded, and will cut from 2,000 to 3,000 cords Oak Wood. Now on it 300 cords seasoned Oak, cut last win- ter. The improvements area small new dwelling, acorn house, and a stable for six horses. Price $5 per acre. Refer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of the Banking House of Sweeny, Kittenhouse & Co. feb is-2w* WO SECOND STORY ROOMS for rent. Aieee — 306 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. (OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth etreets, has a very fine double room, which she offers, with board. feb i—tf Fo RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK House on the southwest corner of F and 20th streets. Washington city. Key may be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, near Winder’s Bnilding. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant anda 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 a and Gay streets, opposite the Hall. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-1m {UR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, vith all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of February. Apply at No. 353 I st., between 13th and ith. jan u—u N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetowa, adjoining the property formerly occupied by Colon | Cox, (called the Cedars,) poss ssing rare advanta:es as a building site, and market garien. It hasa fine growth of young cedars and oak messon the 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 property being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders it more desirable, belng free from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &¢., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. 22a! ‘TAURANT FOR VERY igtbie and central Restaurant, known as “The Verandah,” situated on Pa. avenue. The Stock, Fixtures and Furniture entire, with the unexpired license nnd good will of the’ establish- ment. Forterms apply to H. ©, SPALDING, Attorney, 348 north D, between 9th and 10th sts. feb 1l-e03 {RAME HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.— No 36 east Capitol street, a few hundred yards from the Capitol Square. It has Jately been putinto perfect order by the owner for his own occupation, but intending to leave the city, be is desirous of dis; osing of it. Inquire on the prem- ises. feb 13—ec3t® OR RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK Storehouse fn Washington, sitrated on the corner of 12th and B street, between Pennsylvania avenue and the canal, formerly occupied by Messrs. Sengstack & Clark. This is considered one of the best stands in the city for busin: ss, and ofrrs unusual inducements to an active busi- nessrean. To euch a person the rent will be moderate. All the necessary Shelving and Fix- tures for a well arranged grocery store are attached tothe houee. Apply to E. PICKERELL& CO , Water street, Georgetown; or, to JONATHAN SHAFFER, B street, Washington. feb 13-e03w OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) Will be rented toether or separately during the session of Congress. The rooms sre on the first floc ithin one square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan 30—eotf (URNISHED OR RE parlor the whole, on Capitol Hill street but ashort distance from the south gate of the Capitol For particulars enquire at this office feb 1—eo6t® De RABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will npw sell my property, s'tuated on the Georgetowh and Rockville Tumpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the village of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. ‘he place contains 6334 acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 3254 40, with a wing 25 ~ 31, and all necessary out houses. City property wiil be taken as part pay. ‘TEOS. MARSHALL, jan 17—1f At United States Hotel. OR RENT—SEVERBAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Aiso, ta@le and transient board. inqutie at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—tf URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing cleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the oifice of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf WANTS,” WANTED SERVANT WOMAN TO DO general housework. Enquire at 330 K st, between 13th and 14th. feb M20 ANTED—A NICHE QUIET RESPECTA- ble place, for a boy between 8 an! 9 years of age, to go to school, or at boarding school is pre- ferred. None but a respectable Amcrican need apply. Address“*P R B,’’ Post Office. eb 13-30" JANTED—RBY A RESPECTABLE BN6~- Jish Woman, a situstion as nurse and ledy’s maid, in a very respectable family. ‘The best reference given. Address ‘‘A B,*’ at this office. b 12-3 GENTLE sists of himself, to rent a house ceptaining six or eivht rooms; the rent not to exceed two hundred dollars Persons having houses of this description will find a good tenant, by addressing a note to ‘J G J,’’ through the City Post Ottice _ feb 12-3t__ AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and {roner, 1n a small family. A slave Is preferred. No one necd apply without good recommendations. Apply at this office. Jan _ V ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A COMPE- tent and active farmer and gardener to rent, on shares, a farm, in the environs of Washington, well suited for ihe tty Soret city market. Any one who can bring satisfactory references will find it to bis advantage toapply to Messrs. JACKSON, BROS. & CO., Penna. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. feb 8-e0bt AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons In want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oi! 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 disvatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Brackctts, sultable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to sult the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regiit, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 256 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 ? OPP oe }OHN WAGNER. OST_-A cOLD Cross. bear entre will be handsomely rewarded by leaving the same at 233 F street. feb 9-2aw2w* RY ANN. "Son jes more just Tse at the Music aad Piano Store of JNU, F. ELLIS, 308 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. _ jan 26—tf 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, himself, and those who buy of him are sure to ge good. one or have their money refunded. 26 FIRE WooD! HE UNDERSIGNED HAS SOME HUN- dreds of cords of the best Uak WOOD, at the Cross Rozeds Tavern Farm, nine miles from by mate, fi on the 7th street plank road, which he is selling fortwo dollars a cord. Enquire of Mr. James W. Fling, wee fork of the road. —<— 0. TAYLOR. fedu-wowe Chapel th —THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY against purchasing a ee ay by the unde ed, to Brown, and “ 7 ta jan cauth William ¥. A. Franklin Skinner, bearing date 13th of F 1855, for the sum of five hundred dollars, and pay- able twelve months after date Said note having heen fraudulently obtained, neither said Brown or myrelf will pay the GeO. W. BOARDMAN. dan 3—tawSwe prance? FOR SALE OK RENT .—Newand second hand Pianos from the manuéactories, at te and conve- nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken rH I Steet, above Pa. avenue semen eee ee B.C. RELCHENBACH, sep 6—6meos Fuk Th* “i ¢ 3 pe ets By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. HeUStHoLn ann KITCHEN FORNI- re, Horses, Carriages, Car - Bess at Auction.On ‘SATURDAY, the 16th oer shall sell, in front of my store, at 10 L am— One fine bob-tail dark bay Horse, seven years old and draws in single or double harness One Cart Horse, Garand Garnese One slide-seat Bi , one Carriage Also, a large lot of Furniture, &c. febdid A. GREEN, Auct. 77 A large let of Glassware and Crock- ery will be sold on SATURDAY NIGHT at 7 o'clock. It will be worthy of all in want to at- tend the sale, as they Lave to be sold to close con- signments _ ina __A.G. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer N THURSDAY A¥TERNOON, the sev- enth of February, 1556, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 234 — and er aed te Kecords of Wa: jon county, 4 te kane; J.A.8.,No. 91, folio sul, ‘ee. I shall offer for sale one undivided ara Bay of the divided fourth part of the undivided two-thirds ae of Lot No 4, in Square 290, in the city of Yashington. 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 by the trustee seaeee Se JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. dec 6—law2m = The abeve sale is postponed in conse- oe of the rain until MONDAY afternoon, February 11th, same hour and place. tebs—d . The aboye sale is further postponed unui SATURDAY afternoon, February 1 same hour end place JOSEPH TRAVERS, Trustee. feb i—d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Fhtlinge ede SALES OF FURNITURE and Household Efifects.—By virtue of a deed of trust, and to satisfy a distrain for house reut due and arrears, the subscriber will sell at public auction, commencing on WEDNESDAY morning, February 29tb, at }0 o’cleck the entire Furnitare and Effects of ¢he American Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4} streets, comprising— Mahogany bair-spring Sofas Rocker, arm and parlor Chairs Gilt-frame Mirrors, gas Chandeliers Cane and wood-seat Chairs. Lounges Mahogany centre, side and diuing Tables Window Curtains, Sbades and Cornice Superior Brussels, “erie od and ingrain Carpets Hall aad stair Ollcloth, stafr Ca: pets Cottage Chamber Sets, various patterns Single and ¢cuble Betsteads, Wardrobes: Dressing and plain Bureaus, Waststands Feather Beds, Polsters and Pillows Blankets and Comforts Hair and hesk Mattresses Counterpanes, Sheets, Tab'e Cloths Looking Glasses, Clocks, Toilet Sets _ Office Chairs and Cushions, office Furniture Hatracks, Holl and chamber Tables China, Glass and Crockeryware Silver- pia Spoons and Forks, Table Cutlery Radiators, open erate and air tight Stoves Large aud superior Cook Stove Kitchen Utensils Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, &> Together with a lerge variety of articles not ne- cesrary to enumerate. ‘The sale will be continued from dy to day un- til the whole fs disposed of ‘Terms: $30 and usder cash; over $30 a credit of 2, 3, and 4 months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest B. MILBURN, Trustee feb 13—4 J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. PR UST EE’S SALE OF 'MPROVED Property.—On MONDAY afternoon, March I th, at do’clock, on the premieres, the subscri- ber, by virtne cf a deed of trust dated March Ist, 50, and recorded in Liber J A.S.,No.12, folios 261, 262, 253 and 261, one of the land records for Washington county, will sell parts of Lots num- bercd one, two, and three, in Sqvare numbered three hundre’ and sixty-seven, (347,) beginning for the same forty four (11) feet from the south- eaxt corner of sald Square, and thence runnin; nerth with the ine of Ninth stiect forty-four (iy ‘West seventy-three (73) feet six (6) inches, the1ce south forty-four (44) feet, thence east seventy-three (73) feet rix (6) inches tothe place of beginning, improved by two frame tene- ments. ‘germs: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 mofiths, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises NICH CALLAN. Trustee. feb 13-eokds J. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF HARDWARE and Merchandise at Auction.—By virtue of a deed of trust duly recorded'in the Cle:k’s of- fice of this city and District of Columbia and county of Washington, I shall proceed 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 ured and occupied by J. W. Stevens, in carrying on the Hardware aid Cigar business, as a retail store, hardware, &c ,to satisfy two notes drawn by Keilholtz & Stevens, for thirty-seven doliars and seventy-one cents each, and oae note drawn by J. W. Stevens, for one huudred and sixty dollars, atl 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. A. GREEN, Auctioneer. feet, thence feb 12-d By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Y ViKEUS OF A DISTRAIN against Hetilebower & L t, for house rent due and in arrears to John Sinen, and to me directed, 1 have, this 9th day of February, 185%, levied and distrained upon the goods and chattels In the “American Hotel,’? formerly known as the “*Em- pire House,’’ on Pennsylvania avenue, between 34 and 43g streets, and shall expose the same at public sale oa MONDAY, February 18th, at 10 o'clock, on the premises. The sale will comprise— Cottage Chamber Sets, Marble top Tables Freech, Cottage end Plain Bedsteads Dressing and Plain Bureaus, Washstands Excelient Hair Mattresses, Eusk do. Feather Beds, Beisters and Pillows Blankets, Counterpanes, Comforts Wardrobes, ‘fables, Rocking Chatrs Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Setters Mahogany Parlor Chairs, Rockers Gilt -nd Mahogany frame Mirrors Bruss*ls, Three-ply and Ingrain Carpets Ollcloth, Matting, Rugs Window Curtetns, Shades, Fire-irons Radiators, Open Grates, Airtight Stoves Bar Counters, Cyster Boxes ‘Tin Sefes, Bar Fixtures Glavs and Crockeryware C: oking Stove, Kitchen Utensils, &c Terms: $20 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily jorsed, bearing interest. a Sima E_L. KEESE, Bailiff. J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. feb 12- By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ARDSOME BUILDING LOT AT AUC- I tion.—On F KR 1 DAY, the 15th instant, 1 shall sell, at 4 o’clock p. m., in front of the ises, Lot No. 47 in Cabot’s subdivision cf Square No. 679, having a front on north H street of 25 ft , running back 87 feet 6 inches, between North tol and Ist streets east. “ ote toe ey 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 ie By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. XTENSIVE SALE OF WINES, Liqu Cigars, &c., by order of the Orp Court.—On FRIDAY, February 15th, commenc- ing at 11 o’clock a. m.,] shall sell. at Store 562 Seventh street, opposite Cen're Market, 4 order of the Orphar s’ Court, a large stock of Wines. Liquors, Ci; ars, &c., belonging to the estate of J oo Neal, leceased, consisting in part of Supertor O'd London Dock and other Brandies Champagne Wines, variety of brands Irish and Scotch Whiskey Very superior Old Sb Wine Claret Wine, Sparkling Hock Holland Gin, Port Wine, Hockheimer Madeira Wines, Santa Cruz Rum Curaco, —— cgi Stoughton’s Bitters, &c. Also, a large lot of very superior and common Cigars. ‘he attention of the trade and conisseurs gene- rally is called to the sale as the stock embraces some of the most choice = and Wines, not xcel ed by any in the marke! ° Terms: "Un ler $50 cash; over $50a credit of 30 days, for approved endorsed notes bear- are Gea BROWN, Admin'r. feb 5-d C.W. BOTELER, Auct. eee "___} UR SALE—FIF TEEN HUNDREDCORDS F PINE WOOD, standing, situated on; the Potomac, near the mouth of Wicomico! River and Neal’s Creek. A vessel drawing: an easy draught of water can go in the Creek, or anchor within forty of landing. The land is level and the farthest to haul is not halfa Addiess JOHN mile Terms accommodating. HAMMERSLY, Harris Lot, Charles co., Md. jan 3l—law3w YOUNG Sait ae INSTI- 490 E street, between Sth and 6th. ee SCHOLARS CAN BE RE- For particulars enquire of the Princl} feb 2-2w 2 8. H. 1CK. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Non-Arrival of the Canada. Hairax, Feb. 4—11 a. m.—The weather clear, but ne signs yet of the Canada, now in ber thirteenth day out. Coast Relier Movement Boston, Feb. 14.—The Board of Under- writers and the merchants of this city have memorialized Congress to dispatch a steame r for the relief of vessels on the coast. Missing Schooner Safe. Eastrort, (Ms.,) Feb. 13.—The missing schooner Sophronia, from Virginia, bound for New York, has arrived here. She was blown off the coast in the gale of the 8th January. Substitution for the Pacific. New York, Feb. 14.—The steamship Qua- ker City has been chartered by Mesers. Col- lins & Co., to take out the foreign mails and Passengers in place of the missing steamer Pacific. Arrival of the Isabel. Cuarueston, Feb 13.—The steamer Isabel, which left Havana on the 10th arrived here to-day. She brings confirmation of the failure of the sugar crop. The whole stock at Havana and Maturas is stated to be not 25,000 boxes and 2,000 bhds. Rates were advancing. Railroad Depot, partially Burnt. Burrato, Feb. i4th.—The Passenger Depot of the New York Central railroad was nearly dostroyed by fire yesterday. The building contained a large quantity, which was mostly saved. Ship in Distress. Cuarveston, Feb. 13.—The ship Canton, of New York, for Rotterdam, forty-five days out, was spoken off the Bar, yesterday. She bad three feet of water in her hold, and bad lost her mainmast; but would not endeavor to cross the Bar, preferring to try and reach Savannah. Arrival of the Quaker City. New York, Feb. 14—The Quaker City, from Mobile via Havana, has arrived. She lef. the latter port on the 9th inst. She passed a sloop of war when going into Havana, eup posed to be the Cyane. The Empire City had arrived. The sugar crop in Cuba, believed to bea failure, is confirmed by continued rains, de- stroying all hopes of saving theecrop. The Pressed cane cannot be dried for lack of fuel, and more than haif the crop is left standing in the fields. The planters are unable to grind what is cut. Charleston Markets. Caartestox, Feb. 12.—Cotton—Sales to- day 4 000 bales at an eighth to a quarter cent alvance Ealtimore Markets. Bautimore, Feb. 14.—Our markets are - erally dail: small sales of Howard street four at $s. We quote choice white Wheat at $1.85, and prime white $1.75 per bushel. Corn is dull; yeilow 60a62c. rovisions—no move- meat of importanec. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Fe Wan ‘ton and Mount Vercon Steam- boat Company will be held over George & Thomas Parker's store, on FRIDAY. February 15th, at 11 o’clock a.m. Directors will be elected, and the yearly business laid before the meet!; THOS. PARKER, feb 9—eo6t (Alex. Gazette) A CARD. HE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO make a — Havane = the 15th a for the purpose of consummating a ¢ Pp shih ei with J.B. Barr, “nar this city, but now, and for the last nine years, a resident cf Havana, would respectfully request all these indebted to him to make settlement pre- The i? ani oat li = taformed ‘The trade and the public are that I have on hand over 200.000 CIGARS, n- cipally of my own importation, which be sold very cheap for cash or good. Paper, asl wish to make room for a large invoice of goods which 1 shall bring with me on my return. Also, on band a large and superior assortment of BRANDIES, WINES, WHISKIES, GINS, &c , which will be sold at greatly reduced pri- ces Dealers or others desirous of importing any par- ticular brands. styles or qualityof Cigarscan bave their a Sa by leaving them with me ‘lous to 15th inst EDWARD C. DYER, Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th streets. feb 5-dtlsth USEFUL ARTICLES. LATE a Lgptemnd —— (Gut and Ja ) Brass, . . ani Commas COAL HODS| FENTHER DUST: ERS, verycheap; OYSTER DISHES, and many other goods; all of which will be sold at astonish- ing low prices. Call and examine, at J. L. SAVAGE'S, Sign of the Gilt Saw, Penna. avenue, feb 8-lw between 9th and 10Lb sts. {Intell & News.) EPERGNES, FRUIT STANDS AND FLA- A 5 E BAVE RECEIVED THIS DAY AN rtment of the above articles, and a large Invoice of ificent PEARL SAIC, and CHAS@D GOLD J u latest styles ; ether with a variety ‘of S1LV ER WARE, suitable for mesents We respectfally solicit a . a 4 H. SEMKEN, Jeweler and Dealer in Watches and Silverware, No, 330 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and Wth streets. feb 7—1w COLUMBIA MARKET, Penasylv tm a avenue, corner 0) ‘13th st. ‘HAKLES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE / above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, sen. Beef, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lard —- with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all i sons. C.M_ heving had sixteen years experience in a neighboring city, fatters himself that he will be able to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate and strict personal attention to the wants of cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. jan 3—2aw2m TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARN AND take care of their bealth will do well to call at LANE’S, who has full stock of warm Under. shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffers, ‘Robes and Shawls, and wil sell =o for cash at Gents Furnishing Store, 24 Pa. avenue. o- i. J 9. 10-4, 11-4 AND 12-4 BED BLANK- -A, , red, blue and grey uilled Skirts, Hosiery and Gloves White, red and yellow Flennels With many other Winter Goods to be closed. out cheap WM. R. RILEY, a Cor. 8th st., opposite Centre Market. jan22—1m OST YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the Hall of the House of Representatives, a Poli- Se ceacmen The large piceeomee te mich execu! white en it was enclosed is addressed to the - ‘The finder will receive many thanks by — the Star office, or with the Postmaster the House of Representatives. =«»»-§s ss fob 7-tf BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON EUROPE. E ARE NOW PREPARED TO DRAW BILLS OF EXCHANGE ON LONDON, PARIS, BREMEN, and other points in Europe, in sums to suit SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. : Bankers, No. 352 Pa. avenue, jan 4-im ‘west of Browns’ hotel. CAST-OFF CLOTH ING UGHT AND SOLD AT 7 LOUISIANA A Holmead’s near places Fy # ene post See,’ Mr. Tailor.” feb 4-ime GULL NET TWINE—A PRIME ARTICLE and good assortment for sale or, E. K. ‘feb