Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1856, Page 3

Tax Late Anortion Case—What with the terrible Rugely poisoning cases in England, and the Wakeman fanatical murders, the Eudora tragedy, and tho late great abortion case in Houston street, New York, the public is in fair condition to “sup on horrors.”” The last mentioned case, has been a universal topic of conversation, and discussion in this city ever since its oscurrence, which is not to be won- dered at, conside the terrible interest Washington must take in so fearful a crime and tragedy—where the parties concerned are ber own citizens. Even in Now York, where tragical events are no novelty, this is suffi- ciently startling to excite general horror. By the New York mails of last night, we get some additional particulars, though not enough to throw full fight upon the matter. The Police Gazette, says that ‘“‘a Dr. Sleight, who was talked of, and expected to be nominated for Coroner last election, recommended the de- ceased to Mrs. Crocker An honorable mem- ber of Congress, it is said recommended her to Sleight. This honorable was telegraphed a few days previous to her death, that she was dangerously ill. He is now in town, but as there is such a determination to keep the mat- ter private, it is doubtful if he will throw any light on this mystery. Nobody knows who she is or where she came from, further than that her name is Smith, and that she came from Washington. She is supposed to be an Eastern irl.’ Bi The mode of practice adopted by this Crocker, ecems to have been the same as that followed by the infamous Madame Restelle. Patients come from all parts of the Union, and ~_ up at hotels in New York, or private arding houses in Brooklyn, Jersey City, or Hoboken. Rooms are engaged for a lady in delicate health, and a temale friend visits them. The abortion is accomplished by this female friend, and not even those who are in- mates cf the house haye the faintest idea of what is transpiring within. It is estimated that there are at Jeast a hundred regular pro- fessors of abortion in New York, and how many of the respecta'le fraternity of M. D ’s practice it, it is hard to say. This affair first came out through the wife of the proprietor cf a boot and shoe store next door to Mrs. Crocker’s, who, in the course of a call, ascertained that a young woman wasiying dead in the houze. This, together with some conversation with Johnson, (the rtner of Mrs. Crocker,) aroused her suspicions, and she communicated the circumstances to the police. Capt. Turnbull, of the police, being aware of the nature of the establishment, as soon as he was apprised that a female lay dead at the house, detailed two men to watch the premises while he went inside to know how matters stood. Mrs. Crocker stated that the girl came from Washington about two weeks ago, that her name was Smith, and that she had been sick abed since she came to the house. Johnson stated that the deceased came from Boston ; and thisdiserepancy in the state- ments of Jobnson and Mrs. Grectar confirmed his suspicions, and he hastened down town and notified the Coroner. Jobnson, in his testimony before the Coro- ner’s jury, stated that he advised Mrs Crocker to telegraph to the friends of the deceased, previous to her death, and that he took the inessage to the Metropolitan Hotel telegraph office. Eben Hassel, deputy goroner, being sworn, says that he went to the telegraph room, Me- tropolitan Hotel, and procured a copy of the dispatch forwarded to Washington ; it was ad- dresséd to Mr. James M_ Nelson, care of John W. Wheeler, and signed by Mrs. Crocker; it reads thus : ‘Come to New York to-morrow, without fail—l must see you. Answer by telegraph.”* The Dr. Cleveland who gave a certificate that the deceased died of Vinee segs gf the Tungs,”’ has saved his bacon by sailing for Nicaragua, where he wiil doubtless find con- genial company. In this city, it is astonishing how many people know just the partics implicated, and what is most curious is the fact that cach neighborhood claims the honor of being the exact locality which sent forth the mysterious Mise Smith and Mr Nelson.” Many a gos- sipping old lady will teil you ‘‘she suspected as much all along,”’ she ‘always thought Miss —— waz no better than she should be,”’ and when she left so suddenly ‘‘to visit her friends in New York she knew there was some- thing wrong,”’ and as for “‘that good-for-noth- ing Mr. —— he onght to-be hung up without judge or jury.” any a quidnune can tell you who are the parents of the young lady, and what emotion they exhibited on first see- ing the announcement of her terrible end in the papers. Mrs A gives you all the details, with the information that the locality is inthe First Ward ; the elder Miss B informs you with a mysterious shake of the head, that the affair has been a matter of public talk on the Navy Yard ‘‘fer some months.’ Mr. C puts in the claims of the Northern Liberties for the honor of furnishing the a actors in the tragedy, which Mr. D rebuts hy sup- plying the street, square, and number of the lane the Isiand from which a young and beautiful girlhas been missing lately under very peculiar circumstances. Mrs. E says she knew it from the start; the idea of keep- ing such an affair concealed on Capitel Hull was preposterous, and she always thought it very imprudent in Mrs. —— to allow Ann Elizabeth to go out buggy-riding alone with young D—. The amount of it is, there must be a “Miss Smith” and a “Mr. Nelson’’ in every square in the city, if we credit public rumor; but we wiil charitably hope that a great many people are mistaken in their suspicions, and that the World is not co bad as it sometimes seems. Dervonasre Increase or duvenive Criue. We not long ago mentici the arrest of a large party of boys, some of them almost in- fants, for breaking open a stall in Centre Mar- ket and stealing a lot of fancy goods, and now we have to record the arrest of another party of boys for a similar offence. The grocery store of Mr. Anthony Holinead, was broken open on Sunday last, and cigars, raisins, to bacco, some money, and a draft for five hun- dred dollars taken away Yesterday officer Wollard arrested five or six boys for the of- fence, and they were bound over for appear- ance at Court by Captain Birch. About Christmas time the same étere was broken open, and money to the amount of about thirty dollars stolen away; by the arrest cf these boys aclue bas been obtained to the former robbery, and which Will secure the develop ment of the whole affair. Cases of juvenile crime are thickening upon us with sickening’ rapidity ; and it should he & serious question with our philanthropists, who are doing so much for “‘ outside barbarians,’’ whether there is not scope for their utmost exertions among the erring within our very midst. Especially should these youths, who are just commencing, but are hardly launched upon their career of vice, have a portion of that religious care and attention we so freely bes:ow upon the heathen upon the other side of the globe. Scpreme Covrt.—Yesterday, Willi B. ; . i . am B. Webb, Esq., of Wasbington zl admitted an attorney and counsellor of this court. No 142. Wm. Stairs et al., plantiffs, vs. Charles H Peasiee. The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. Gillet for the de- fendant, and concluded by Mr. Griswold for the pisintiffs. No 63. Saml. Ward, claimant of the barque Mopang, appellant, vs. Wm. M. Peck et al. This cause was argued by Hon. F. P. Stanton forthe appellees, and submitted on the record by Hon. J. P. Benjamin for the appellant. No. 64. James L. Ranson, plaintiff in error, ts. Thos. J, Davis’s administrators. This Cause was argued by Mr. W S. Cox for the a in error, and by Hon. H. Winter avis for the defendantsinerror. Adjoarned. Tae Taermoweter ix New Yorx.—The last number of “ Young America” isa capital one, more particularly the illustrations. The severity of the season in New York is hit off by the representation of an old gent in over- coat and mittens, who is peering through an immense telescope, down a thermometer tube, to ascertain how low the mercury is,—a feat impossible with the naked eye, Mrs. Orpwar, io rummaging our Yankee exchange papers, found the following conun-, drum, over whi h the old lady enjoyed ahearty) laugh: Why is George Law called “ el Ouk’” Because beis & Queercuss—( Quercus.) Sr. Vauentixe’s Dar is past, but the ex- citement is not over by any manner of means. The bookstores are still crowded with eager purchasers every ‘fellow’? or ‘gal’? who gs a gh Logg with an unflatter- ing description or her personal appear- ance and moral qualities, is eejust materally bound”’ to make a rush, and procure the ug¢- liest Valentine to be had for money, which is retaliated upon the suspected sender. The recipients of beautiful Valentines too, are of course anxious to reciprocate, and so fora week or two after St. Valentine's day there is a diminished but pretty brisk sale of these in- teresting documents. This is a busy week for the letter-carriers and by 7 a fair miss on Thursday was the sum and substance of the old lines repeated : “ Where. can the be I say, He ought to fly on Earth to-day ; Of all days in the jou know, ‘Tis monstrous rade to so slow. The fellow’s so exceed: ly stupid, Hark! there he is! Oh the dear Cupid!” It might have been expected that the ox- treme coldness of the season, and the tight- ness in the money market would have injured the Valentine business this year, but the deal- ers in these combustibles estimate that the sale is about the same as last year. ‘Love conquers all,’’ and neither hard times or bi- ting cold, can diminish his potency. 8 appropriate to the season we commend the following to “ all true lovyers :”” This month bright Phoebus enters Pi: i The maids will ave good stores of fiopandh For always when the sun comes there, Valentine’s day is drawing near ; And both men and maids fons To choose them each a valentine; And if a man gets one he loves, And gives her first a pair of gloves. And, y, the way, remember this : To seal the favor with a kiss. The kiss more love—and then ‘That love begets a kiss again, Until this a man doth catch, And then he does propose the match. The woman’s willing, though she’s shy, And gives the man this soft reply : “«1°ll not resolve one thing or otber, Untill first consult my mother.” When she says so, ’tis halfa Brant, And may be taken for consent IxtERESTING Retic—We Have juat seen a mest interesting article, being nothing less than the Masonic gavel used by Gen. George Washington in laying the corner-stone of the United States Capitol. This was ori, inally a plain ‘marble gavel, but a gold cap has been lately fitted to it by Mr. S Lewis. Those who understand the technical difficulties at- tending such a job, will appreciate the work- manlike and artistic manner in which it is ex- ere and also ea Eeaaly of the lettering of the inscription, which was engraved b: . D. 0 flare, oe is as follows : Se “This gavel was prepared for brother Geo Washington for the purpose of laying the cor- ner stone of the United States Capitol, and was so used by him, Sept. 18, 1793; he then presented it to Columbia Lodge, No. 19, of Maryland, afterwards Potomac Lodge, No 43, and now Potomac Lodge, No. 5, of the Grand Lodge ot the District of Columbia; by whose order of 1840, this inscription was placed upon it. ‘This attractive relic is to be seen at present at the jewelry establishment of Mr. Lewis, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. Nationa Treatre —The Denin sisters’ complimentary bencfit takes place to-night, and as it is in the hands of some energetic gentlemen, wo may anticipate a large house and arich treat in the shape of intellectnal amusement. They appear in two pieces—the tragedy of ‘* Douglass.” and tho farce of the “Good for Nothing.” The part of Douglass will be played by Susan, and that of Lady Randolph, by Kate. Between the pieces Mr. Harry Hough, (one of the best living male rey- resentatives of the down-east character,) will appear as Elam Pancake in the Jaughable in- terlude of ‘The Yankee Duellist,’’ as played by him Jast week in Baltimore to sudienees eonvulsed with laughter. After this, the con- eluding farce of the ‘Good for Nothing ;’’ Nan, (her original character,) Miss Susan. In the course of the piece, she will chaunt the doleful ditty of “ Villikens and his Dinah.” This is the first time that a Washington audi- ence will have the opportunity of hearing this song sung by a lady, and in all probabil- ity it will be the last. This is most positively their last appearance as they appear in Phii- adelphia on Monday next. MesicaL Convention.—Our citizens are soon to be favored with another session of the Musical Convention, under the direction of Professor J. B. Woodbury. The success of the first convention in this city, and the in- creased interest in sacred music it inspired, give assurance that the approaching session will be an occasion of extraordinary attrac- tions to the lovers of good singing. Delegates from the different States are expected, em- bracing the most distinguished choristers and professors in the country. Never before in the history of this metropolis has there been such a concentration of musical talent in it as will be present at this convention attending the convention will be privileg hear the choicest selections by the most tal- ented performers. The name of Professor Woodbury of itself is a tower of strength in the sacred art of music. The convention is expected te give two concerts—one for the benefit of the poor of this city, the other to mect expenses of the convention. Of these due notice will be given. The sittings of tho convention will com- mence on Monday morning next at ten o’clock, and will be free to the public. Courr or Ciains.—Yesterday, Hon. Thom- az Ewing, of Ohio; J Douglas Woodward, Esq., of New York; William Coventry H. Waddle, E. Ellery Auderson, and Almen W. Griswold, Esqs., of New York city, wore admitted to practise as attorneys and counsellors in this court E. F. Fetton, Esq., of Philadelphia, was ap- — @ commissioner to take testimony to used in this court. Phe opinion of the court in the case of James Beatty vs The United States was de- livered by Chief Justice (iicbrist, deciding to take testimony ; Judge Blackford dissenting. The case of Henry James Anderson, ad- ministrator of Elbert Anderson, deceased, vs The United States, was next called up by the court for argument. This is a claim against government for compensation for the alleged non-fulfilment of a eontract entered into by the claimant to furnish subsistence for the army of the United States; the compensation claimed amounting to $149,36697. The ar- aiment in this case was opened by J. M. arlisle, Esq., who concluded his remarks, when the court adjuorned. Exection.—At a meeting of the Western Hose Active Association, held on the 14th inst., the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing six months: F. N. Holtzman, President; T. J. Parker, Vice President; Francis Schenig, Secretary ; J. R, Brown, Treasurer. Stitt Anotuer Rossery.—The shoe store of Mr Jobn P. Headley, on B street, between Sixth and Seventh streets, was entered, last night, and four pairs of boots and a quantity ot stock stolen. The thieves are supposed to have entered through the windows. We ARE REQUESTED to enquire where the members of the committee appointed to dis- tribute the funds for the benefit of the poor of the Highiander’s Ball may be found. Warca Retcrys.—William Brown and Mary Thomas, drunk and disorderly; dis- missed. oe PERSONAL ae Maggie Mitchel! is performing at Kich- mond. _t++s Hon. A. B. Street is to deliver an ora- tion in Albany on Washington's birth-day. «eee Mrs. T. PF. Meagher is te ill at th Tremont House jet Gi me = +++-Alex. Galt, the young Virginia sculpto: is at Charleston, 8. ee Ua OUlPtor, Rachel wears hoo the fashion. L they ai wretch.”’ Edgar A. Poe for for his ‘* Raven;’’ J. Howard Payne for his “ Home, Sweet Home’ and Albert P. Greene for his “Old Grimes,” deserve immortal remembrance. + +++ Ristori, is now playing to overflowing *, but not because ies say she is ‘‘a ow houses at Turin. She recently offered a pre- mium for an Italian translation of Racine’s Phedra, (one of Rachel’s chief parts,) and has adopted one of five offered for the prize. +++» Lord Broughman has complimented Baron Plana, President of the University of Turin, and Royal Astronomer, by dedicatin; to him, the first savant of Italy, the revizo edition of his Analytical View of Newton's Principia, ++++ Miss Kimberly takes a complimenta: benefit at the Musical Fund Halle Philadeke phia, thisevening. She willread Shakspeare’s “ Midsummer Night’s Dream,” accompanied with the entire music composed for it by Men- delsshon. . «+++ Thackeray is advised to lecture in Eng- land, after his professional trip in this cones, on the four American Georges—better Geor- ges than the oer eee Law, George Christy, Georgo Steers, and George Lippard. s++«Mr. Ferguson, the larget American fund holder inegrent Britaineis dead. He died possessed of property over the value of $6,000,000, about one-half of which he has bequeathed to his relatives, and the tesidue for educational and charitable purposes in Scotland, of which kingdom he was a native. +++» Nathaniel Morton, Esq , who died at Taunton; Mass,. on the 12th, was ason of the Hon. Marcus Morton, and enjoyed a legal rep- utation second to but few lawyers in tho State. Mr. Morton returned from Europe a short time since, when he made a brief visit for the rcreeree of his health. Since his return he has not been able to leave his room. +++» George F. Wilkins, a wealthy and re- spectable citizen of Northampton, Va., and for many years sheriff of the county, committed suicide on enter, by blowing his brains out with a pistol. He first induced his son Dr. Wilkins, to leave the house ona mission to Eastville, and a few moments afterwards went into the parlor, whore he was found lying dead on the sofa, with a terrible wound in the head, He was about 57 years of age, lar in the county. and very } epu- ings, from feb 16-5 he recent decision the people in almost every Stats In reference to the sal ee not pretend to interfere witi medicinal c taining stinoulua, aa it ina fact well kuown to Bt atiniuiating princ!pies most cases of extreme J.and the many other of our compounds conld act be made without it, For J. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, now 4 indispensable In every family as a medi- of pardons anilering from dyspepais and In- sk volumes in faver of this creat cu- For sale by JN. CALLAN, Washington, of f Algention, rative acont feb — I~ Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis —John | BROWN &50N. the mauner io which vart« r ica were com- bined by tks." led ma, three or The results prartice, he {the Bron and being mad BRON BARNES For wale in % Chi- advice of physictans, and at other times u medicines as had been recommended for th 11 did not improve tn the | keep my bed, ai and Pattribute myc y to the ure of € Lconsider ita inoat excellent mot rh A ana of the blood, and cheerfully recei- irr, Cincionat!, Mare! 1 Dr. Sanford s In laxative, to uy K, Teapecttu in LO- sunouuce that their display of FAL THING {# now ready for tnepectio ment of COATS, TALMAS, OV! VESTS and PANTALOU: kinanship. Ti mon who staty excellence with economy in fashtonal ticles of dress an opportunity is now offered for aslecting from o: he attractive stocks of Goods in thie city, at very reinced prices nov 2—t rangement & bless af wort flattering testim t schemes, or seductive t gained the public contd have been derived tien, Seo adver States Supreme © 1°59; menivers of the Uutted States courta; Preaident Hiorce and Cabinet, and many other mblic men of the S . A visit to WHITRHURST'S GAL LEEY, No. 426 Pounaylvsnia avenue, Is well worth the trou. bie and the time. nov 26—tf ee U7 The Great Kussitan Kemed BONO PUBLICO. house handy in cise REDDING’: Tt faa Boston rew commended by phyat Burns, Piles, Botts, of every kiud; fui hirty years’ standing, and ts re- is a sure and speody cure for jong, Chilbatns, and Ol! Gores rex, Ulcers, Itrh, Seaid Head, Nettle Rash, ‘Bunic Nipples, recommended by nurses,) Whitlows, Stios, Festers, Flea Bites, Spider Stings, Frozen Limbs, Salt Rheum, Sourvy, Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts and Flesh Wonnds, tt ina most valuable remedy and cure, which can be testified to by thoneamda who lave ured tt to the city of Boston and vicinity for the last will this Saive do an Injury, or reecriptions. Tits made from ipo brought from K that conntry—and the propriete Clattes, clergymen, physicians, ssa captain, purses, and others who havo used It thempelves, and recom: mend it to others. Retdinz's Russia Salve te pat in larce tin boxes, stamped on the cover with a pictare of & diaabled woldi h picture ts a! wrapper. Price, sa Box, Sold town or country, a may be ordered iy ale For sale at SHILLINGTON’S, Agent for Werbe jan 23 drageist, ington. 9. A 10-4, 11-4 AND 12-4 BED BLANK- —“&g ETS, very cheap, red, blue and gray French Merino and Merino Plaids Quilled 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. jan22—im GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr_ C' BY, formerly of Richinond, Virginia, for Den- tal operations for a number of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the citi- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth upon every plan that Is practised in the United States. Geo. P. Holdman, M. D. A. ¥. Payne, M.D, DDS James Bryant, MD ©. A. Harris, M.D. B. W. Towles, M. D. John F. Siller, M. G. F. Chamberlt = Semael P. Brown, M.D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D B. M. Francisco, M.D. Office over Ford & Bro,’s, No. 290, corner of llth street and Pa avenue. nov 37—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. ir. M. is determined to keep ig bt in Dentistry, and and profit his patrons. D Dp. "Hon Hi Gillet, P.D. Gurley, D D. on. 5. £8: res DD. Hon. 8 A Douglas, B Sunderland, D.D. Dr. R ee . R, Schoolcraft, . Dr. R Coe Hy se Ge Dr. Thomas Miller, Hon. C Mason Hon. A O P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 2—tf UTTER, rhe ads &c. 30 kegs Glades y anal bags BUCK WHEAT (00 Ibs.) bags 0 75 God faraily igs eran FLOUR. rece! for sale Just revelved, ARBOUR & SEMMES, No. 65 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, opposite Bank of Washington. "fed 6—eo6t G™@ NET TWINE—A PRIME ARTICLE and g it assortment for sale = E. K. Ponpy, 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. with every strive to pleas3, feb9 WANTS. ee ANTED.—A YOUNG GERMAN, WHO speaks and writes English, wishes to geta situation where he could make himself Jered useful. For information apply to CHAS. WAL- TER, 597 D street, opposite City Hotel. feb 16-1w* WANTED-a GOODAIRONER, TWO good washers, anda good chambsrmaid for a ho- tel. None need apply but those who can come well recommended. office, feb 16-1t a ae = ANTED—A SINGLE WHITE MAN TO take ne of a small farm, four miles frem Washington le mast kzow bis business asa farmer and vegetable gardener thoroughly. and must come fn all respects well recommended. Address ‘‘D.”? at this office. feb 15—3t ANTED —A WOMAN TO DO THE Cook- JeTaber and ironing ee one i aj unless they can bring city references. od AP. HOOVER, feb 15—3t* No. 33 F street, bet. 6th and 7th. ! Wy ANtep-« HEALTAY DUSTRIOUS Girl, of 13 years or thereabouts, todo cham- berwork, wait, dc. White preferred, and refer- ences required. Address +‘T K §,”? at this office. feb 15—tf WANTED TO HIRE.—A COLORED MAN and vib (slaves) to work on a farm near Washington city Apply between 12and 1 o'clock on Tuerday’s, Thursday’s, and Saturday's. at the Star office. feb 15—ec3t* ANTS A PLACE.—A COLORED BOY, aged about 14 years, desires a place ina family. He has been accustomed to waiting. and can bring the best city references as ‘o his gocd temper, obedience, handiness, and exertions to please his employers. A note addressed to “Boy,” | Star office. will be promptly attended to. feb 15—tf aps W AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and froner, in a small family. A slave js preferred. No one need anply thout good recommendations. Apply at this office. jan 19 Vy ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A COMPE- fent and active farmer and gardener to rent, on shares, a farm, in the environs of Washington, weil suited fer supplying the city market. Any one who can bring satisfactory references will find it to his advantage toapply to Messrs. JACKSON, BROS. & CO., Penna. avenue, opposite Browns? Hotel. feb S-eobt AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—T0 find persons in want of the following ar- | Ucles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, ovel or square O11 Paintings, large and smatl Marbie-tep Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding Une done to order with dis-atch shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the thes, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates Inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkywood House dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. FOR SALE AND RENT. OR RENT ORSAL STORY —ATHREE-STORY frame House, sitmated on 11th street, between New ¥ ork avenue and K street north, containing nine good and conveniently arrancced reoms, with wide passage, cistern inthe yard, &c. Evquire at the Ranking House of M. SNYDER & SON, National Hotel Building. feb 16-2t (OR SALE—A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY Residence. on 7th street Plank Road, about —25 acres with o cnard ach, App'e, &c. Would make a goed mar ketfarm. Inquire at No. 2s third story of Tre: ury feb 15-eo2w* OR RENT—THREE ROOMS ON THE Avenue, very desirable for offices. They will be rented singly or together. Apply to C. GAU- TIER, 252 Pa. avenue. feb M-3t | tenburgh, and many others ; of the latter we name Address “MA D,’” at this | iE | fustant, 1 shall sell, ia front of my store, at 10 Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for | puesta aes ae y pet otra el eS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. ———————————— Non-arrival of the Canada. Hauirax, Feb. 16, 10 a. m.—There are as yet no signs of the Cunard steamship Cana- da, now upwards of fourteen days out from Liverpool. The Steam Frigate Powhatan. Battimonr, Feb. 16 —A private dispatch states that United States steam-frigate Pow- hatan, from the East India station, arrived at Norfolk to-day Late aud Laportant from Mexieo. New Ornveans, Feb. 15.—The steamship Texas arrived at this port to-day, with dates from Vera Cruz to the llth inst. Her advices are important. Haro y Tamarez had captured Puebla, and was fortifying the sity to resist the troops which Comonfort had sent against him. Tama- rez is said to be entirely withoutmoney. General Uraga had been defeated by the government troops. Charleston Markets. Caareston, Feb. 15.—Cottonis unchanged, sales to-day 25,000 bales Baltimore Markets. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer | OSING OUT SALE OF SPLEN Oil Paintings —On TUESDAY evening, Fe y 7th, at7 o'clock, at the Saloon over KR. Farnham’s Bookstore, corner Pennsylvania »ve- nue and Eleventh street, we shall sella splendid collection of Ofl Paintings, by ancient and mod- ern masters: of the former we name Salvator Ro- sa, Both, Puissin, Bolkman, Ceypel, Bold, Hu- Cole, Willies, Searby, Cooper, Ansdale, Lewis, Boyle, Richardson, Lanman, &c. The above are from the celebrated collection of HN eget Esq., od Philadelphia, and are really Sine S) mens of Art Many additions have been made to the collec tion, all of which will be sold without reserve ‘Fhe szloon will be cpen and the pictures on free exkibition daily until sale. Catalogues may be had at the Auction Rooms or at the Saloon. Terms: Under $50 cash; over $50 a credit of 60, and 90 days, for approved endorsed notes bear- ing interest, J. C. McGUIRE, Auet. feb 15-4 By JAS. C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTER’S SALE OF HUUSEHOLD and Kitchen Furniture —By virtue of a deed of trust, and to satisfy a distrain for house rent. the subscriber wiil sell, at public auction, commencing on MONDAY, the I5th day of Feb- Tuary, at 10 o’clock a.m, on the premises, the entire Furniture and Effects of the “‘American Hotel,”’ formerly known as the Empire House, and also a lot of Furniture in the house immedi- ately east of and adjoining said ‘‘Empire House.” on Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4 sts. The sale will comprise— Cottage Chamber Sets, marble-top Tables French, Cottage and plain Bedsteads Dressing and plain Bureaus, Washstands Excellent baiz Mattresses, husk do Feather Beds. Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Count , Comforts Battimore, Feb. 16 —The markets are very Wardsobes, Tables, Rosh Chairs dull—Floar is unchanged and sales are Cane and Wood. seat Chairs, Settees nificant ; Howard street is steady at $8, Ci Mahogany parlor Chairs, Rockers Gilt and mahogany frame Mirrors Brussels. three- ply, and ingrein Carpets Olleloth, Matting, Rugs Window Curtains, Shades, Fire rons Radiators, open Grates, air-tight Stoves Bar Counters, Oyster boxes ‘Tin Safes, Bar Fixtures Glass and Crockeryware Cooking Stove, Kitchen Otensils, &c Terms: $20 and under cash; over that amount a credit of 69 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing Interest The sale will be continued from dey to day un- til the whole is disposed of. R. H_ LASKEY, Trastee. feb 15-d J.C. McGUIRE, Auct.— By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURN! ture, Horses, Carriages, Cart and Hi ness at Auction.—On SAPURDAY, the 16th Mills is freely offered at $7.874, Ohio is he! at $8. Wheat and Corn are nominally lower than on yesterday, but no sales are reported, and correct quotations cannot be given. The transactions in Provisions are light, in conse- guence of a small demand. [—Wortern Mess is quoted at $13a$13.50, Baltimore pack- ed mess $18. Pork—Mess is quoted at $16.75, prime Pork is $14a$14 50. Bacon is general- iy unchanged. and sales are confi to the trade ; shoulders sold for Sic, sides 9c, Hams ltial3e The market is, steady. Lard in bbls 10tc, in kegs llic, and in buckets re- fined 13}. New York Markets. New Yor, Feb. 16.—Flour is duil; salee of 4,500 bbls. straight State $7.44; good Ohio $8 50; Southern $9 25 Wheat is inactive and quotations are nom- i Corn is drooping; sales of 10,000 bushels err mixed 820 Pork is firmer; sales of 1000 bbls. moss at $15 87. Beef is dull; sales of 150 bbls. Chi- cago repacked at $14.25. Lard is dull; sales of 300 bbls. at 10j0 Whisky is firmer; sales of 200 bbis. at 28 Stock Markets. New York, Feb. 16 —Stocks are lower ; Chicago and Rock Island 94; Camberland Coal Co. 263; Michigan Southern 964; New York Central 94; Reading Railroad 884; Virginia 6: 954; Missouri 6’s 874. Sterling Exchange 1. firm. See EEE ARRIVALS AT PRINCIPAL HOTELS. Nattenal Hetel—wittian ovr. C Grayson, Va J T Tynchon, O o'clock a.m — One fine boh-tai! dark bay Horse, seven years old and draws weil in single or double harness One serviceable barness Mare, 10 years old, of fine blood. suitable for family, wagon, or ceetor’s use, and a good broodmare One Cart Horse, Cart and Harness One siide-seat Buggy, ove Carriage Also, a large lot of f urnitwe, &c. febl4 A. GRE io 4 targe le jlassware and ery will be sold en SATURDAY NIGHT at 7 o'clock. It wlil be worthy cf all in want to at- tend the sale, as they lave to be sold to close con- signments. A. G. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioner THUBSDAY AFTERNOON, 7th Feb- virtue of a deed of trust, dated 23a Febrvary, 1 and rec rded in tbe Land Kecords of Washington county, D C wiber, J. A.3., No. 91, follo 311, &c., I shail fer for sale one undivided third pert of the un- divided fourth part of the undivided two-thirds | € {29 Bee income Part of Lot Nod, in Square £90, In the elty of | ig cog WW Woodworth, NY | Washington. H Tonlin, do G Duvall. Md This [ot fronts on the north side of E street north, between 12th and 13th strects west. T J W Carlton, Bos JW Bash, ba Col O C Corkin, do T Jackson, do rms of sale. One third casb; the balance in JF Bets, Fla G Bri NY OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON-_ | Sit 2nd twelve months, to be secured as may be] WB Grigin, do JH Heeeett, Cal F talning 121 acres, two miles from the Navy | Tedulred by the Hints : A C Dunbam, NY Yard Bridge, a part cleared, a fine soil and exp JAME: 1 B Heaglett, do sure fora market warden; the rest well wooded, | a. grays, are Leach, Ala J B Cross, Tenn d will cut from 2,009 to 3,000 cords Oak Weed. ec 6—law2m R L Dickinson, Va T R Hail, do Ww on it 300 cords seasoned Oak, cut last wi {OF The above sale ts postponed A B Edwards, Cal € Johnson, do t@& Theimprovements area small new dwelling, | quence of the rain until MONDAY afternoon, | J © ‘Tucke., do JR S+ars, Md acorn house, and a stable for six horses. Price | February Lith, same hour and place. W H Carter, do 6 W Taylor, $5" per acre. tebS—d W_W Bond, Pa GW P Refer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of | >> The aboye sale is further postponed | J R Campbell, Tenn TF Wii the king House of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co. | untii SATURDAY afternoon, February 16th, | & T Marge, Gal Cc D Wilson 2w* . 1 D Cassam Z Bengoff, Md feb Ww: samme hour and place. 75 = =o ~ ar = Ts = OSEPH TRAVERS, Trostee. | H C Reed, ly, Berry, OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE| 94, 4 TAS C McGUIRE, Auct, | Miss King, do C P Brown, Me corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine = ects ‘A Hughes. Pa G W Anderson, Va double room, which she offers, with board. By JAS. C. McGUIKE, Auctioneer _ W A Phenix, Va ID do feb 1—tf FXTESSIVE SALE oF sinleralinlgt eps 18 W Jayne, do Nw Secrill, ao YOR RENT 2 4and Hensehold Effects.—By virtue of a] Dr Kane, Pa Viiiems, See eo ec ae y, BRICK | deed of trust, and to satisfy a distrain for house | B C Brown, O © M Rocke, do streets, Washington city. Key may be found at | Tent due and arrears, the subscriber Neill sell at | S Bowes, Mass W Wilson, Mz: C. Alexander's, neat Winder's Bnilding, | Public auction, commencing on WEDNESDAY | J J Johnson. Ind 8 Baliman, RI wiFor rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant and a | Moring, February 2th, at :@ o'clock the entire | W Wilson, NY J G@ Weaver, do - few rooms on the first floor of Forrest Hall; anda ecommodious Store, with Warehouse attached, recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Bivnt, corner of High and Gay streets, opposite the Hall. For terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-Im OR RENT-—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of Febrnary. Apply at No. 3531 st., between L3thand Mth. jan 2i—tf N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD ID VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or iS acres of d, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining perty formerly oceupied by Colon 1 Cox, J the Cedars,) possessing rare advantaces a5 site, and market garden. It has a fine young cedars and cul mess on tbe great tensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. ‘(Le fact of this propert being: just outside of the Corporation limits re ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- ration taxes. ae For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDW ELL, Georgetown. jan 2—dit PESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE will now sell m: eee situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the village o! ‘Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 63 acres, and 1s handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 32% 40, with a wing 25% 31, a paeopetl out houses. City property w! en as part pay. aa MARSHALL, THOS jan 17—£ At United States Hotel. Sif chelsea erealesbsines iawrsrinctonbesel OR RENT—SEVEBAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 23 F street. nov 27—tf JURNISHED HOUSE FOR REN A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely f:r- 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—tf BOARDING. DOARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, B No 300 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with pt ee Reee ee a aaa oad Ingrain Carpets and well furnished rcoms, in a quiet part of city. feo9 Bae BATES,ON THE S. W. | Radiators, Open Grates, Airtight Stoves corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is preverce toaccommodate gentlemen withrooms, w ‘th or Without board. Every effort willbe made | Glass and Crock to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6é—tft VALENTINES—VALENTINES! UTCHINSON & 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 | /gXHE PIANO USED-BY THE TAYLOR Fancy and Perfumery Store, on the Avenue. be- {ween 9th and 10th streets,” feb 9 CLOCKS. at OR A GOUD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS F goto FRANCIS, on 7th street. His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his will not fright- u. He tries every one thoroughly, himself, and those who buy of him are sure to get a good one or have their money refunded. jan 26 _]—S — i q_— OR SALE—FIFTEEN HUNDRED CORDS PINE WOOD, standing, situated on the Potomac, near the mouth of Wicomico River and Neal’s Creek. A vessel drawing an easy Granght of water can go in the Creek. or anchor within forty yards of landing. The land is levei and the farthest to haul is not halfa mile ‘Terms accommodating. Address JOHN HAMMERSLY, Harris Lot, Charles co., Md. jan 3i—law3w : YOUNG LADIES’ CLASSICAL INSTI- TUTE, 490 E street, between Sth and 6th. FEW MORE SCHOLARS CAN BE RE- cel J. For particulars enquire of the Principal. fed aw = S. H. MIRICK. ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT .—Newand second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and conve- nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exc’ , and tuning attended to at No: 496 El street, above Pa. F.C. REICHENBACH. sep S—6meo8 Fuk Ta* na | Hatracks, F ¢j of2. 5, and4 months, for satisfactorily endorsed | Mahogany bair-spring Sofas Furniture and Effects of the American Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 34 and 4}, streets, comprising— Col Hughes, Md Witlards’ Hetel—7.¢. & H.a. WiLBAR® WS Simpson, Pa D Pratt & ly, O pokes, 85 see pele ee Nilarvey lj, M@ RA Brent, Ma Gilt-frame Mirrors, gas C ndeliers H Finley, Va L Marbury, do pane and poeiaigea _ arenes B Hart, Aa WL way, Va Mahog: centre, side a iM er Con Window Curtains, Shades and Cornice & Emerson. O T Selby, do P B Bradford, NY F Gray & lv, do Superior Brussels, three-ply and ingrain Carpets E Eowell, NJ c Wh = Hall and stair Oileloth, stalr Ca:pets Si eisteoawe Ox en ag Cottage Chamber Sets, various patterns IGM a TF eran Pe Single and *ouble Betsteads, Wardrobes Dressing and plain Bureaus, Washstands Feather Beds, Folsters and Pillows F E P Cowles, NY J 5 br & Mrs Stewart, Md D P Hart, do S Behrens, England V B.ankets and Comforts J Murphy, Australia J T Ames, do Hair and hosk Mattresses E Bossange. NY W Andrews, do Counterpanes, Sheets, Tab‘e Cloths H Eaton, USA W H Akin, NY Lorking Glasses, Clocks, Toilet Sets J E Hughes, Ma Offre Chai M nd Cushions, office Furniture R Brown & ly, NY E Mere Pa s i and a Tables China, Glass and Crockeryware . Silver plated Spoons end Forks, Table Cutlery Radiators, open grate and air tight Stoves 1, Masterson, Md \W_A Hendrick, do HF Grenley, Mass Large and superior Cook Stove Browns’ Hotel & xu. Bnewn Kitchen Utensils ‘ Andirons, Shevels and Tongs, &c. JA Bee ett, La M — iy, Pa Together with a large variety of articles not ne- | A G Thomas, ly, do C Avery, ae cessary to enumerate iF Jobns, Me E W McGinnis, ‘The sale will be continued from day to day un- | W T Ballin, do S Williamson, Md T J Denbam, Fla JR Harriv, do G Blastoa, SC Miss Butler, do Miss Miller, do J Jenkins, do JH Lathrop, Va J G Campbell, Ma til the whole is disposed of Terms: $30 and usder cash ; over $30 a credit s, bearing luterest notes, BET MMCFES! A BURN, ‘Trustee A.E.L. KEESE, Bailif. | J J Baker, do W Brown, NY 3—d a eee E, Auct’r. H J Bogart, ly,Cuba WS Nerris, Tenn ee eo SD Fisya, 62 Mrs Peters, 10 By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. W B Harmon, do S M Pike, NY ¥ VIKXUK OF A DISTRAIN against | 4A Furbush, Me S Stonestreet, Mass Hefficbower & Lovett, for house rent due and | D H Furbush. do W Stonestreet, in arrears to Jobn Sinen, and to me directed, ! | Dr W J Harrison, Va JS Stevens, do have, this 9th day of February, 1855, levied and | J R Jones,do Hi Lea, Del distrained upon the goods and chattels in the] PA Pluck, Md S B Preston, Va “American Hotel,’’ formerly known as the ‘*Em- sire House,?? ou Pennsylvania avenue, between 1 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 Fre.ch, Cottage and Plain Bedsteads Dressivg and Plain Bureaus, Washstands Excejient Hair Mattresses, Husk do. Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Counterpanes, Comforts ATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION. TFAHE NEXT SESSION OF THE MUSICAL Convention, under the direction of Prof.1.B Woodoury, will be beid at the Smithsonian In- stituteon MONDAY, the 18th day of February, 1856, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. ‘The Committee of Ai ments, in announc ing this determination, fee! assured that all who desire improverrent in the art of Vocal Music ‘will avail themselves of the opportunity of attend ; g vs ing this Convention The ex sLecess Wardrobes, Tables, — Chairs which attended the first Convention, in May Cane and wood-sea! 9 last, convinces vs that It will abiding an Mahogany Parlor Chairs, Rockers impression on our own community in favor of the use and claims of Sacred Music, and will no less abundantly reward all who participate there- ip We cordially invite the lovers of music in other cities to be present and sbare with us the advan- to be derived —_ Lapa au members of choirs, cert! as #1 their re- spective pastors, a be en’ertained during the continuance of the Con- vention. it that all It ts important persons who aot _ Olicloth, Matting, Rugs Window Curtains, Shades, Fire-irons Bar Counters, Oyster Boxes ‘Tin Safes, Bar Fixtures eryware C: oking Stove, Kitchen Utensils, &c. Terms: $20 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60an@ 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. - 5 ifr. being present as de! feb 12- eae nek Giennxor, Corresponding Secretary, who will x te = | furnish them with all information relating to the = ——— Convention. T. J. MAGRUDER, TAYLOK BROTHERS. SS. A. a U. B. WA Brothers in this city, edcbeape FP instrument Committee of 2. from the celebrated manufactory of Lighte.New- | feb 7_eot18feb ton & Bradbury, New York, and is pronounced by these atnent musicians to be one of the finest instruments, as regards workmanship and bril lfancy of tone, that they have ever listened to. This beautiful instrument, in consequence of being a sample Piano, and sent tous on sale we ate enabled to offer at the low price of $250 We will givea written guarantee with the instrument. Also, always on hand, Pianos from the long es- ts" lished firms of Hallet, Davis & Co., Boston ; Knabe, Gaehle & Co.. Baltimore, and Bacon & Raven, New York. Od instruments of any kind it. ber ge ts bats JOHN F. ELLIS, enue, between 9th and 10th streets. TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well te eall at LANE’S, who bas a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffers, and Robes and Shawis, and wil sell SP for Gents Furnishing Store, #4 Pa. svenue. o SOIREES to wilt tal e place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING. ‘These entertaiaments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sooiable that has over boen given in This ahy- jan 2—T&AWw 306 Pa feb li—tr FIRE WooD: 5 UNDERSIGNED HAS SOME HUN- Tinde orcerds of the best Uak WOUD, at the Cross Roads Tavern So peak end, which CAST-UFF CLOTHING Sele 1 onseon two dollars alcord. “Enquire of | FROUGHT AND SOLD. AT Ze oor ANA Mi. James W. Fling, at soe fork of tbe reed | commen’. Address through pow ec tcime feb 11-waw* = Chapel Hit, | Tailor.” {ime (J rT —FOR 8ALE, OsT_A GOLD CROSS. THE FINDER | PpUSSIA RED LEATHER —FO! ' ‘will be handsomely rewarded by leaving the 1,000 skins, bY eNRY A. GANE, same at 233 F street. feb 9-2aw2w* a B Mi nuset feb 6-43w* I err eee ed A assortment of Comic and Sentiment- INES! VALENTINES! al Valen ese Gla LUNDY, At306 Pa. evenes, betwese Sth S08 a . feb 9 128 Bridge sireet, Georgetown feb Bo