Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. BoarD oF ALDERMEN.—The Board was called to order at fifteen minutes past seven ; the President in the chair. The bill from the Council making an ap- — to defray expenses of the Fourth ‘ard special election was taken up and The bill to supply deficiencies in the appro- riation for cares | and completing the mar- et house in the First Ward, was received from the Council, with an amendment; which ‘was concurred in. The bill lating the sale of poisons in the city of Washington, was received from the Council, with an amendment; and on motion of Mr Smith, was postponed until next Mon- bes 5 ma . Pepper, forthe improvements committee, asked to be excused from the further consid- eration of the petition of Wm. H. Phillips, and moved its reference to the finance com- Mr. Busey asked leave to introduce 2 bill regulating the disbu-sement of moneys by the Commissioners of the Washington Asylum, requiring that all checks and drafts upon the bank with which the Commissioners keep an account, shall be signed by the Mayor and r; also that all moneys arising from the sale of ve; bles shall be deposited to the credit of the Asylum, and drawn out by checks signed by the Mayor and Register. Mr. Pepper said that since the last meeting of the Board he had got somo information which altered his views regarding the Inten- dant of the Asylum and his official course. He learned that there had been nine more in- mater at the Asylum during the last six months, than for the whole year previous. Some remarks had been made in relation to the falling off in the revenue of the Asylum from the produce raised. It appeared that in consequence of the increased number to be provided for at the Asylum there was less to sell. Ofcourse the producecould not go to market if it was taken to supply the inmates ofthe Asylum. He believed the Intendant and the Commissioners had acted in all fair- ness The overdraft had created all this out- door clamor; he was satisfied that the Asylum was conducted as well as any similar institu- tion in the country Mr. Busey understood that the object of the bill was simply that the money might be placed to the right credit. He thought all checks drawing money for the tee ate should be signed by the Mayor and Register. Mr. Dove did not understand that any re- flection was conveyed upon the Intendant or Commissioners of the m. The whole object waa to prevent overdrafts. In rd te tho falling off in the revenues of the Asy- lum, he thought that the increase in numbers should be the occasion of more market stuff being produced, and an increased revenue Mr. Pepper stated that persons sent to the Almshouse were not put to work on the farm; the work-house commitents only were so em- ‘xplanations and a protracted incidental debate followed. Mr. Smith stated that the Commissioners bad felt much hurt by what had been said in that chamber the week before, and that one of them had tendered his resignation in con- sequence. What were the Commissioners to have done under the circumstances, or how continue the operations of the Asylum unless by an overdraft. The Commissioners, since the action of the Board. refused to draw for money. The meat bill, under the contract with Mr. Peck, was due, and Mr. Peck was calling for his money. Mr. Peck was losing three or four cents per pound on beef by the contract; and if the money is not paid, and the terms of the contract complied with on the part of the Corporation, Mr Peck could claim fall price for the meat. He was grati- fied that by the explanations made the Com- missioners were relieved of any imputations Mr. Busey offered an additional amend- ment: that the Mayor, before signing the drafts, shall require vouchers of expenditures from the Commissioners. Mraplagrader said he could not suffer the eulogium upon the commissioners of the Fourth Ward to pass by, having the official sanetion of the rd, without some notice. He did not want to go into any detailed at- tack upon the commissioners, but he would say that he considered that the affairs of the asylum had been conducted very loosely. The law required the commissioner to report to the Board every six months—they had not done zo. Here was the report, sent in last week, purporting to be signed by all the com- missioners. One of the names upon the re- port was.B. F. Reed, whereas the name of the commissioner was B. W. Reed, which would indieate that he had neither read or signed the report to which his name was attached The gentleman from the Seventh Ward tells us the corporation is to lose an advantageous contract through the commissioner’s wanting fands. Now, was it not the duty of the com- missioners to apply to the Councils if they wanted money? They had not doneso. No- thing from them had been received to show that they had not plenty of money. Mr. Pepper replied that the same mode of conducting the affairs of this institution had been going on for thirty years, and was now i noticed by the gentleman from the First ard. Mr. Smith contended that the argument of the gentleman from the First Ward consisted entirely of —t and that he stated nothing of his own knowledge. Mr. Busey rose to explain the objects of the bill; no cengure was intended upon the Com- missioners ; but in his opinion all drafts should be signed by the Mayor and Register. Mr. Houston thought a detailed estimate of expenditures should be required of the Com Mr Busey suggested that the object desired by Mr. Houston could be better attained by a special resolution. The bill waz then paseed. Mr. Marks, from the asylum committee, asked leave to introduce a bill supplying defi- ciencies in the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30th. After debate by Messrs. Pepper Houston, Dove, Busey. Marks, Smith and Magruder, an amendment was adopted requiring detailed statements from the Commissioners, and the bill was u The Board then adjourned. Tax Poor or tae Fivta axp Sixta Warps. Whilst the benevolent citizens of the other wards have set out, with commendable energy, in the good work of relieving the suffering poor, we hear of no concerted public effort to cheer th jolate hearts of the indigent resi- dents of t! d true that private charity bas in many instances responded liberally to the sorrowful appeal of stricken humanity, and that want and istress have been thus unostentatiously diminished to someextent The esteemed Commandant of the Navy Yard (Commodore Forrest) has nobly and generously carried out the humane order of the Department, io distributing fuel (im the shape of large chips thrown off from the timber used in the construction of the Minnesota) among the poor and needy; and hundreds of destitute persons have by this means been somewhat protected from t! iercing winds of this stormy and unparal- eled winter. But much destitution and suf- fering yet exist; and we respectfully suggest that the charitable citizens of the wards named unite upon a plan, similar to that adopted in other wards, for the ——— of dispensing becessary comforts among those who are really sufering for the want of them. Court or Crams —Yesterday, the argu- ment in the case of H J. Anderson, vs. the United States was resumed in bebalf of gov- ¢rument by the Solicitor, who was followed in favor of the claimant by Hon. George E Bad- ger, of North Carolina, who concluded the ar- ument, and the case was submitted for the ecision of the court Mr Lawrence Marye, of Fredericksburg, was appointed a commfssioner for the State of irginia totake testimony to be used in this court. The court adjourned *Supaeue Counr.—Yesterfay, Milton An- dros, Esq., of Massachusetts, was admitted an attorney and counsellor of this Court. No. 65. The York and Cuinberiand Reil- read Company, plaintiffs in error, vs. JohnG Myers. The argument of this cause was com- meneed by Mr. Shepley fur the plaintiffs in error, continued by Mr F. 0. J Smith for the defendant in errror. Adjourned. 3 Taz Mustcat Congas the Masteal ongress, composed of delegates from the va- rious State, county, and city musical societies of the United States and the Canadas, met, pursuant to the call, at the Smithsonian In- stitute, at ten o’olock yesterday morning. The meet was called to order by the | says T J.M , Esq., of this city, - Glenroy, Esq , taking the secretary’s obair. The session was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Dashiel. On motion, Mesars Tucker, Tiff, of this city, were aj on credentials. On motion, the Chair was authorised to ap- point a committee to draft a constitution as a i basis for the future operations of Prof. I. B. babes tiny’ of New York, the musical director of the Congress, was then in- troduced by the president. Professor Woodbury was glad to meet so many familiar and friendly faces at the na- tional musical gathering. He was sure from appearances that the sessions must be made profitable and pleasant to all. At any rate, if all things passed off as well as they did in the local cenvention of last year, mo one could be dissatisfied. He hoped to see a large number of delegates from the various musical societies throughout the Union. Many of the delegates he knew to possess great mu- sical talents. Some of them were great pro- ficients in the various branches of instrumental and vocal music. The ladies accompanying him, delegates from New York city, were pro- fessional singers, and had attended at his re- quest to assist in instructing the ladies in the cultivation of the voice, would be found to be efficient members of the Congress. The exercises would consist of practise in all the various branches of music, accompanied with suitable instruction and illustration by lectures and examples by the Professags in at- tendance. Prof. aay, had promised several lectures on sound. The Congress would remain in session five days, during which time two concerts would be given, one on Thursday and the other on Friday nights, at one of which the oratorio of Abraham and Ishmael would be brought out. He closed by saying he had every reason to ba a very pleasant session. t was resolved that the Congress hold three sessions per day: one at 10 o'clock, the next at 3 o'clock, and the third at 74 o’clock. After the Pees of several pieces, they adjourned till 3 o’clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. The first part of the session was occupied by Professor Woodbury in a lecture on the management of the voice so that it may im- prove in strength from use, and not deteriorate in quality. he cause of loss of voice, andof bronchial diseases, is generally attributable to an attempt to force the voice beyond its register. In doing this the voice is strained, irritation of the soft tissue membranes of the throat is excited, and disease ensues as a nat- ural consequence. The prevalence of bron- chial diseases among city cle en, and the comparative freedom of the itineracy from such complaints, was ascribed to the entary life of the one, and the active outdoor exer- cise of the other class. A few simple preven- tives and cures were mentioned. Attention was then called to the practice of sustaining and swelling a monotone as long as possible, thereby strengthening and not straining the voice. This practice was recommended as a private exercise. The practice of pieces for the concerts was then resumed under the direction of Professor Woodbury, who presided at the piano, Pro- fessor Cook, one of the best solo violinists, ac- companying the voices on the violin. EVENING SESSION. The whole time was devoted to practice of music for the concert. At the end of the first hour, Prof. Cook, of New York, gave a solo on the violin, which was tumultuously applauded until it was repeated, or rather until be gave another of a lighter character. When it was concluded the storm of applause was re-com- menced, and, though Prof. Cook refused to play again, it was some time before order could be restored. After half an hour more of singing in chorus, the gas suddenly went out, leaving all in darkness, when the Con- gress adjourned till this morning, at 10 o'clock. Lloyd, and Sher- ted. a committee SECOND Day. The first hour of the morning sezsion was devoted to a lecture on the proper rendering of common church paalmody, by Prof. Wood- bury. The importance of accurate style and expression in church music is not, asa general thing, sufficiently valued. And to this valua- ble branch much attention would be paid by the Congress A lively, joyful tune was selected from the *« Cythera,” and was sung trio, in chorus, under the direction of Pref.’ Cook and Wood- bury, and all the errors noticed were pointed out and corrected. Then a piece of opposite expression, ‘‘ Corfu,’’ was selected. It had a legato movement, and the expression required was that of prayer, and the idea that pervaded the piece reetee a soft, gentle, graceful movement. In singing this piece, some of the voices stuod out in too great prominence, This led to a comment on the various quali- ty of voices. Some were particularly quali- fied to sing on and lead in the choruses; but that was no evidence that they could perform solos well, although most who could sing well in chorus thought solos were within their scope. And so it was with o solo singers ; they were often but insignificant members in achorus. In the old countries, many profes- sional men devoted themselves wholly to cho- rus singing, and it was regarded as much a ae of the profession as solo singing, although it did not command as high remuneration In singing some of the church pieces the adaptation of the words to the music, and the music to the sentiment, was commented on This led to some remarks on the necessity of choristers exercising discretion in selecting music expressing the sentiment contained in the words. If the hymn was one of prayer, one style was required ; was it one of praise, @ joyful, ardent movement was needed; and whatever was the sentiment of the words, such was the style of music necessary, and all sentiments were ome by the selections of music usually found in the text books. A piece was now sung by twelve voices, three on a part, which produced a fine effect. A committee on quartets waa then ap | soar i Nee president, consisting of Messrs. ueker, Ward, and Stewart of this city. The rest of the morning session was devoted ractice. bis session, like the previous ones, was largely attended by the citizens and some of the delegates. But many of those expected from a distance have been detained by the irregularity of the trains. to Fairty Caugut —A morning paper states that “ the wind was excessively hig on Sun- day — enough to carry away the der- ricks upon the top of the Washington Monu- ment.”’ This is certainly sews, as the der- ricks do not appear to have been at all changed in position. Were we at all unchar- itable, we should think that our neighbor was verdant enough to bite at a paragrapbie bait in pene Star, stating that ‘the wind blow over the derricks on the top of Washing- ton Monument.’’ Of course, the wind could not blow under them, and as there is unlim- ited space over them, Old Boreas could blow there all day without carrying them away. €f the derricks are to be removed, let them ‘carried away’’ by that sleigh which we were told came around from New York on the ice. Lecrurs on Forsicn Travet.—The weath- er was so blustering last evening, and the pavements were so slippery, that it was woo dered at that any one ventured out, but a cr number slipped and slid to the Rev r. Sampson’s church, to listen to Major Poore “ for the sake of the poor.’’ Disclaim ing all pretensions to oratorical talent, he gave a condensed outline of a tour from Paris to Palestine, avoiding guide-book details, and indulging in a few illustrative anecdotes. While speaking of Constantinople, he took the Russian side of the ‘‘ war question,’’ express- ing a confident belief that there will never be ermanent peace in Europe until the French teva avenged the defeat of Napoleon the Grand at Waterloo. Fivw Arts.—We invite attention to the ad- vertisement for the sale of oil paintings, by noted ancient and modern masters, mostly from the collection of H. N. Barlow, Esq., of Philadelphia. Tas Masqueravx on Thursday gight will doubtless “ts attended by a large number of mirth-seekers, bent on pleasure. = Tar Trpo’s Batt.—We hope that avery member of the fraternity has ‘‘ quoins’’ enoug! in “bank” to attend the Friday night. There will, of course, be an abundance of fair ‘* forms,” with sparkling ‘“ ornaments,”? and as it is leap-year, they will be “‘ justified’’ in claiming an ‘‘em——.”’ At any rate, we will not look tt if one falls to our “‘ take,”’ at this, the # ball of the season. Pouce InteLiiesncy.—Officer Wise, in at- tempting the arrest of some ee! on: sons, yesterday, at the foot of Capito I, was badly wounded in the head by being struck by a villainous instrument, called a “knuckle iron,” in the hands of one of the parties. Mr. Wise, though badly hurt, was able to retain his hold on one of the parties; and three of them—viz: John Parris alias Johnson, Robert Masterton, and John Clem- ents alias McKeon—were committed to jail by Justice Hollingshead. At the same office, D. Lewis was bound over for court, for assault and battery. W. Ford was sent to jail for abusing his wife. TazaTRicaL.—We are pleased at being able to announce, (on the authority of a tele- hic dispatch from Manager Jarrett,) that fire Julia Dean Hayne will appear at tho National Theatre, in this city, on Friday evening, the 22d. This gifted and talented American actress is at the present time at the head of the histrionic profession in this country, and should be ted by a full house at the metropolis. She will appear as ‘Bianca’? and in “Faint Heart never won fair Lady.” “ Coastine’’ is now a fashionable amuse- mentin Georgetown. Madame De Bodisco and other ladies enjoying the ‘‘ slides down hill.’’ Kunxex’s Troupe are performing at the Varieties with great success, to large and fash- ionable audiences. Winrer’s Dioramas, now being exhibited at Odd Fellows’ Hall, are well worth a visit. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gxrorcetown, Feb. 19, 1856 The statement in the-local columns of a Washington paper, “that the Catholics of Georgetown insist that a majority of the Dem- ocratic candidates for city offices, at the ap- proaching election, shall be taken from their church,’’ is incorrect. The fact is, those mem bers of the Catholic church who have been spoken to on the subject, protest against a single member of their church being nomi- nated. The idea of Democratic candidates has never entered into the mind of the nomi- nating committee, cight-ninths of whom are Protestants, and a majority Whigs. Protest- ants and Catholics, Whigs and Democrats, are united to a man against the common foe. After a very touching appeal in behalf of the poor, by the Rev. fir. illinghast, at St. John’s Church, on Sunday morning last over eighty-six dollars was promptly contributed by the small congregation in attendance. The collection would doubtless have been much larger, had it not been that at least one half the congregation usually in attendance at this venerable temple was absent in consequence of the severity of the weather. The anti-Know Nothings are to haveagrand mass meeting at Forrest Hall on Saturday evening next. The services of several able speakers have been secured for the occasion. The flour and grain market is very much depressed under the foreign news. No sales. Buyers and sellers both holding off to see the effect upon the Northern markets. SpErcrator. PERSONAL +++» Mrs. C. Howard is engaged at Burton’s. +++» Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne has been very successful at Columbus, Ohio. +++ Rev. T. S. King will lecture at Balti- more on the 25th inst. ++++Martin Kozsta, the Hungarian, has puchased a farm on the Medina river, Texas, for which he paid $9,000. +++» Dr. E. Horlbeck has been chosen Presi- dent of the South Carolina Medical Associa- tion. +++» Barnum’s project of a mammoth thea- tre in Broadway, in the vicinity of Bleecker atreet, New York, is hopelessly exploded. +++» Hon. George Briggs, of New York, for- merly of the House of Representatives, is in Washington, looking as young and handsome as ever. +++» Dr. Sayer lectured at Alexandria on Saturday evening, but the Gazette thinks that few, if any, converts were made to the “strong minded.’’ ++++ Wm. Birnie has been re-elected Prosi- dent of the Bank of South Carolina and James Rose of the South-Western Railroad Bank, both in Charleston, +++» Hon. Edward Everett will lecture at Boston on ‘‘ George Washington” next Friday evening. The lecture will be repeated at New York, Baltimore and Richmond. +++» John McMarty, of Lexington, Ky.,a carpenter, architect and foundry-man, has failed for about $300,000, his assets not amounting to half that sum. ++++Btewart, the New York dry goods man, has bought out Burton’s Theatre, in Chambers street, while the Broadway is threatened, after the lst of May, to be merged into four or five haberdashers’ establishments. +++e Dr. L. A, Frankel, of Virginia, is at present on his way to Palestine, charged with a mission from Madame Eliza Hertz, who has deposited the sum of 50,000 florins for the creation of an additional establishment in the Holy Land. ++s-Rev. J. E. Edwards, of Petersburg, Va., has started foran European tour, accompa- nied by three young gentlemen—Messrs. Amandus Walker, of Richmond; J. P Branch, of Petersburg; and Abram D, Warwick, of Lynchburg. ++++Miss Kate Saxcn recently lectured at Cincinnati, and the fexture was introduced promising a gold watch to the gentleman who should bring the largest number of ladies to hear the entertainment. The lucky man was anative of the Emerald Isle, named O'Leary, who brought forty-one ladies +++» E_K. Colling has issued an order to the commanders of each of his line of steamships, that they shall not cross the Newfoundland Banks between this time and the first of Au- (hes next, at a latitude north of 43 degrees. his commendable prudence will for the future, insure the ships of the Collins line from the dangers of ice, and will give them considerable advantage in the point of safety over the Cunarders, which are necessiated, on account of stopping at Halifax, to go much farther north. +++» The Lafayette (Ind.,) Daily American (Democrat) says: ‘The recently elected Postmaster of the House of Representatives at Washington, though anti-Democrat, is reason ably conservative in his political notions, and @ gentleman in the very es-ence of the word. It gives us pleasure to note the success of such individuals, though they may differ with us in matters relating to government Mr. M. is agrandson of the groat ‘financier’ of the Revolution, and partakes in many respects of the characteristics that distinguished his an- cestor. He is one of the finest appearing men in the nation, and we are not surprised at the em hatic vote which gave him his present ition.’ The Undersi, ing School at his office, o syivania d continues his Drawe ig Store, 300 Penn and Saturday even- WEST, Architect. ‘Washington. BON 'y moths house handy in case of accidents to the childr REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE. It is » Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and fs re- commended by physicians. It 1a a aare and ly care for Barns, Piles, Botls, Corns, Felons, Ohilbains, and Old Sores of every kind; for Fever Sores, Ulcers, Itch, Soald Head, Nettle Rash, ‘Bunions, Sore Nippl {recommended by Larses,) Whitlows, Sties, Festers, Flea Bites, Spider Stings, Frozen Limbe, Salt Scurvy, Bore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts and Fiesh Wounds, it is a most valuable remedy aud cure, which can be testified to by thoussads who lave used it fn the city of Boston and victalty for the last thirty years. in vo tastance will thiy Salve do an tujary, or interfere with s physiciau's prescriptions, the purest materials, from a ee articles growing im timt country—and the letters from all classes, clergymen, nares, aud others who have fi tis bare ea ona re with = eee ers borse and daa! wl picture ~ Price, % Osuts « Box. at S—— Fes De. Sanierd's Invige ter is @ miid im snd stimulant, an recommended to the ble, ite worth in ‘th. - Sj mene: St Sone Desapmmeet Ses ets acl >, labitual Costiveness, Obronic Diarrhons, Gol , Patt Fe ae Weak " _— and General Debility, or sale ruggiets ,and by Z. D. GILMAN, 468 tis ae ciatalcl ees wane aus and 3 |, corm Peet Georgeto co. = jas” ol, Nosh Walker & Ce., Marble Hall 0 porium, Browns’ Hotel Bui r ny announce that their display of FALL naa WinTEw OLO. THING is now ready for tm 2, comprising an assort- ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVEESACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the uewest and richest de- signe tn material, ing and workmansh!p. ead ong men who stady excellence with economy in fashior le ar- ir a thus city, at very pet . sella Si SA ics Heefland’s German Bitters, prepared sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Areh street, Philadelphia, dally increase im their well-de served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de rangement of the liver. These Bitters have, Indeed, proved s blessing to the aMicted, who show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials. This medicine hae established for itself s name thet competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their romises, cannot reach. It jained the public confidence by the immense benefits that we been derived from tt, and will ever maintain its pos!- tion. See advertisement. dec 1: DYED, On the 18th instant, Mr. ALFRED G. RIDGE- LY, in the 35th year of his age. On the 17th instant, Miss MADELINE PIER- SON. tn the 17th year of her age, daughter of the late William and Catherine Pierson, of Virginia. WANTS. WVANTED—A NURSE, BRINGING GOOD recommendations. A colored person pre- ferred. Apply at 410 F street. feb 19-3t* ANTED IMMEDIATELY—5S0 or 60 Wood Choppers, to work near the city, on the line ofthe railroad. Apply at the Yserd, southwest corner 9th and H streets, or to Mr. WALKER, at Beltsville. feb 18- 3t* ANTED—A NURSE FOR A CHILD two ears old. Colored person preferred. Ap- at Noa79 B street fer 18-218 Deh diester eee ere Rta ANTED.—A GOOD COOK, WASHER and ironer fora small family. Good recom- mendations required. Apply at No. 352 G street. feb 18—2t* ANTED—A BRICK HOUSE WEST OF 7th street, and north of Pa avenve, worth from $3,000 to $4,500 One-third cash ; balance in 1, 2and 3 years, Direct to “BR,’’ through the Post Office, when the owner can be seen. feb 18-21* 9 ———————— EE ANTED.—A YOUNG GERMAN, WHO speaks and writes English, wishes to get a situation where he could make himself generally useful. For information apy CHAS. WAL- TER, 597 D street, opposite City Hall. feb 16-1w* : Piso lest ST ARSE ore re) 2c YA eo EAL TY, INDUSTRIOUS Girl, of 18 years or thereabouts, todo cham- berwork, wait, &c. White eae and refer- enges required: Address “TK 8,” at this office. eb 15— ANTED—A GOOD IRONER, ‘TWO washers, anda good chambermaid for a ho- tel. None center ly but those who can come well recommended. Address “M A D,’? at this office. feb 16-tf ANTS A PLACE.—A COLORED BOY. aged about 14 years, desires a place ina family. He bas been accustomed to waiting, and can bring the best city references as ‘o his good temper, obedience, handiness, and exertions to lease his employers. A noteaddrersed to ‘“‘Boy,’’ tar ace, wl be promptly attended to. feb 15— V AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and froner, in asmallfamily. A slave is preferred. No one need gard without good recommendations. Apply at this office. jan i9— 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 Oil Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and =) size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with dispatch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. FOR SALE AND RENT. OR RENT_—A VERY DESIRABLE BRICK Honore, iarge yard in front, containing eight rooms, situated on 12th street, between G and H. west side. Key next door. Enquire of R. W. Bates, No. 218 H street, between 20th and 2ist. feb 19-31* Fo RENT OR SALE.—A THREE-STORY frame House, situated on 11th street, between New York avenue and K street north, containin; nine good and conveniently arran; rooms, wit! wide sage, cistern inthe yard, &c. Enquire at the Banking House of M. SNYDER & SUN, National Hotel Building. _ feb 16—3t OR 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. Theimprovements area small new dwelling, acorn house, and a stable for six horses. Price $50 per acre. Refer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of the Banking House of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co. feb 14-' OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine double — which she offers, with board. feb 4—t IRAME HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.— No. 36 east Capitol street, a few hundred yards from the Capitol Square. It has lately been put into perfect order by the ownef for bis own occupation, but ereinay § to leave the city, he is desirous of dis, osing of it. Inquire on the prem- ises. feb 13—e03t* OR RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK Storehouse in Washington, situated on the corner of 12th and B street, between ent Bron avenue and the canal, former! occupied by Messrs. Sengstack & Clark. This is considered one of the stands in the city for business, and offers unusual inducements to an active busi- ness man. To such a person the rent will be moderate. All the Jerpeet! sleds 3 ere tures for a well arran; re store are to the house. ‘Apply to £. 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 together or separately during the seasion of Congress. The rooms ere on the first tloor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan OR 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 —— recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Blunt, corner o! igh and Gay streets, opposite the Hall. * for terms apply t0 BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-1m oe OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of February. Apply at No. 3531 st., between 13th and 14th. jan 4—tf ee OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- AN SSTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Geo m, adjoining the ‘pro| formerly occupied by Colon 1 Cox, (called the ») possessing rare advantazes as a building site, and market garden. It has a fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on the great er cf it—the elevation is such as to comm the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ioeg and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- dersit more desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, apes ace jan 2—at ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the village of ‘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 >4 31, and all necessary out houses. will be taken as 5 Clty Property wil bets. MARSHALL, Yan 17—tf ‘At United States Hotel. Fan Nn I esis R RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- Foo snd Chambers, with board. ‘Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov Shott FURNISHED HOU SE FOR RENT—A iy opens = AUCTION SALES. By J. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer. ( LOSING OUT SALE OF SPLENDID ou Legge preree TUESDAY evening, February 19th, at 7 o'clock, atjthe Saloon over R- Farnham’s Bookstore, corner ‘Ivania ave- nue and Eleventh street, we shall a ae. collection of O11 Paintings, by ancient mod- €rn masters: of the former we name Salvator Ro- sa, Both, Puissin, Bolkman, Ca Bold, Hu- Gole, Wier Bouse ese Eee » 5 . e Boyle, Richardson, Lanmer hen : uN tooe 2 — celebrated collection of » +» O lladelphia reas pet =a an a jan’ ions have made collee- tion, all of whieh will be ena conte to Looe The saloon will be o and the pictures on sale. eee ae ale. mc bales at Aucti at the Saloon. f nee ae Terms: Under $50 cash; over $50 a credit of 60, and 90 days, for approved endorsed notes 4 Ing interest. PES. McGUIRE, ee By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer | ippieie yet ple SALE OF FURNITURE and Househeld Effects.—By virtue of a deed of trust, and to satisfy a distrain for house rent due and arrears, the subscriber will sell at public auction, commencing on WEDNESDAY morning, February 20th, at !0 o’clock. the entire Furniture and Effects of the American Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4\ streets, Mahogany bet Sofas ahogany bair-spring $ Rocker, arm and Panes Chairs Gilt-frame Mirrors, Chandeliers Cane and wood-seat Chairs. a Mahogany centre, side and dinii ‘ables aah timer Fee an oe sees uperior Brussels, three-ply and ingrain C; Hall and stair Oileloth, xd Carpets Cot Chamber Sets. various patterns Single and double Bedsteads, Wardrobes Dressing and plain Bureaus, Washstands Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows Blankets and Comforts Hair and husk Mattresses Counterpanes, Sheets, Table Cloths “Frey, ales Clocks, Toilet Sets Office Chairs and Cushions, office Furniture Hatracks, Hall and chamber Tables China, Glass and Crockeryware Silver- plated Spoons and Forks, Table Cutlery Radiators, open grate and air-tight Stoves Large and superior Cook Stove Kitchen Utensils Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, &c. Together with a lerge variety of articles not ne- cessary to enumerate. The sale will be continued from day to day un- til the whole is disposed of. Terms: $30 and under cash; over $30 a credit of 2, 3, and 4 months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest B. MILBURN, Trustee A. E. L. KEESE, Bailiff. feb 13—4a J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUST EE’S SALE OF 'MPROVED Property.—On MONDAY afternoon, March 1th, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, the subscri- ber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated March Ist, 1850, and recorded in Liber J. A.8., No. 12, folios 261, 262, 263 and 264, one of the land records for Washington county, will sell parts of Lots num- bered one,two, and three, in ey numbered three hundred and sixty-seven, (367,) beginning for the same forty four (44) feet from the south- east corner of said Square, and thence runnii north with the line of Ninth street forty-four (44 feet, thence west seventy-three §3) feet six (6) inches, theoce south forty four ag feet, thence east seventy-three (73) feet six (6) inches to the place of beginning, improved by two frame tene- ments. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises . CALLAN, Trustee J.C. McGUIRE, Auct By J. © MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE National Hotel, Washington, at Pub- lic Auction.—Trustee’s Sale — thority of a deed of trust, and by direction of the cest. q. Trust, the subscribers will sell at auction, at the auction store of James C. McGuire, Washing- ton, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of March next, at12 0’clock m., eight undivided three hundred and fifteen parts, the whole into three hundred and fifteen Se parts, deing divided of and in all and singular the lots of ground in Washing- ton, in the District of Columbia, marked and known on the plat thereof as lots numbered eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen, in square numbered four hundred and ninety one, and all that | ares of Lot number fourteen, In said square. adjoining said lot number get tena, tg ty feet on North C street, and runni k at right angles with said street north the full depth of said lot fourteen, with the improvements there on, beirg the establishment known asthe Nation- al Hotel, now in the occupancy of Wm. Guy. Terms of sale: Ore-fourth cash, and the resi- due in six, twelve, and eighteen months from the day of sale. for which notes bearing interest, with a lien on the premises, will be taken. Conveyances at cost of purchaser. The property will be resold at the purchaser’s tisk and cost on ten days’ notice if the terms of sale be not complied with within three days from the day of sale. RICHARD WALLACH, JOHN H. SAUNDERS, Trustees. feb 15-eokds J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. feb 13-eokds OARD WANTED—WITH PARLOR AND Chamber, by a gentleman and wife. Address box 174 Post Office, stating locaticn and terms. feb 19-3t® Bosra BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No 309 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with lod, and well furnished rooms, in a quiet part of the city. feb? OARD,&c—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is pre; toaccommodate gentlemen withrooms, With or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortatle Who mey favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf 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 prepared to furn' about half the prices usually cha! Fancy and Perfumery Store, on the tween 9th and 10th streets OST_A GOLD CKOSS. THEFINDER will be handsomely rewarded by leaving the same at 233 F street. feb 9-2aw2w* TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARN AND take care of their health will do well to call at LANE’S, who has a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Mufflers, and Robes and Shawls, and wil: sell them cheap for cashat LANE’S Gents Furnishing Store, 224 Pa. avenue. Ss 9. 4 10-4, 11-4 AND Parra — “kg ETS, very cheap, red, blue and gray French Merind and Merino 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 Narket. jan 22—1m CAST-UFF CLOTHING OUGHT AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA Avenue, opposite Holmead’s sige near Semmes’s. Address through post to “Mr. Tailor.” feb 4-1m* USSIA RED LEATHER.—FOR SALE, 1,000 skins, by HENRY A. GANE, 27 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts. feb 6-d3w* ILL NET TWINE-—A PRIME ARTICLE and good E. K. LUNDY, _feb9 128 Bridge street, G OR HIRE—A SMALL COLORED BOY. Apply through the Post Office to‘*W.”’ feb 14A—ThM + MILLINERY—M'LLINERY. MADAME DEVOS’S Mee BONNETS, HEAD DRESSES, CAPS, COFFIEURS, &c. &c., still at THE LAKES, 501 Penna, avenue, near Adams’ Ex, E Ladies may be suited to their tases with the latest and most fashionable MILLINERY, direct from Madame Devos’s ee eae, at New York and Paris. M. Devos’s Milli- needs no recommendation from us, as its ex- cellence is known and ig pee in Europe and America, and will upon inspection s; for it- self. Call at THE LAKES and see. Peaeeb ig VALENTINES. A als RECEIVED AND OPENED, A FRESH invoice of the latest and best English VAL- ENTINES, at THE LAKES, 504 Penn. avenue, near Adams’ Exp Also, FANCY GOODS and STATLONERY, at THE LAKES. feb 12 prares FOR SALE OR RENT —New and second hand Pianos from the taken ‘af toat No PHIC NEws, FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. eT on ts mn al i FURTHER NEWS FROM ENGLAND. The telegraphic reporters at Halifax fur- nish to the another of English news b by the steamer > ada—being Bat portion relati ve to the ~ nd ing of the British Parliament, by & speech Te the $f Lnode ton hen of Gosnrea nthe House of "Lord Derby did wot eppem too motion rr id not bat said he oe a her ; e ceived that the Government, in the enlistment scheme, had evaded the spirit of the muniei- ed Taw of the United States, and he hoped e 8 offered would be received. He rer ressey — wrt meee fare) wane | cilatory paragraph int uced speec referring to the subject. The whole speech, he said, was redolent with water gruel. The Earl of Clarendon replied. to the present relations with the United States, he said: In my opinion there can doubt as to the common sense view Clayton-Bulwer treaty, and yet i interpretation of that thi ence of o) cog! has arisen. In such correspondence is juseless, and I time in offering to refer the Lied the arbitration of a third Power, sides agreeing to the decision. That offer has nit be been accepted. It has been renewed; hope. upon further consideration, the United States Government will acquiesce. In to the recfuiting difficulty, it would not * friendly solution to allude to it from the throne inasmuch as the correspondence on the subject still continues The most recent demands of the United States arrived only two days ago, and are not in a state to be made public. origin of the trouble wasthis: At the begin- ning of the war numerous foreigners from the United States applied to the British Govern- ment for permission to join the army of the East. In consequence. instructions were sent to the Government of Nova Scotia to eonsider whether persons form the United States could be received at Halifax. The instructions were notified to Mr. Crampton, who was at the same time notified that, anxious as England was for recruits, she was still more anxious that there should be no violation of the muni- cipal laws of States. An office was opened, and upon complaint being made, Mr. rampton desired that it might be made pub- lic that the British Government did not re- cruit soldiers in the United States; and he made known his instructions to Mr Marcy, who expressed his satisfaction. After further explanations he stated that of anot very amicable nature had since taken place Letween the two Governments. But the transactions to which it refers are b; tranga :tions, and from the commencement British Government has disclaimed all inten- tion to infringe the laws of the United States. With the conduct of Mr. oo his Govern- ment was perfectly satisfied, being convinced that he neither intentionally nor accidentally violated the municipal laws of the United States. The difficulty was susceptible of « peacefulsolution. No slight was meant by not mentioning America in the Queen's é Tn the House of Commons Mr. Bail ie gave notice of a resolution to the effect that enlist- ments in foreign countries lowers the dignity of Great Britain and is caloulated to endanger relations with other States. Later from Havane New Yorx, Feb. 19.—The steamer Cahaw- ba from New Orleans with Havana dates of the 13th, arrived up this forencon. The Ha- vana markets were unchanged. Freights were declining. The Cahawba towed the frigate Saratoga out of Havana, and the latter proceeded for Pensacola. The ship Anna Tift from New Orleans was struck by lightning at sea, and sprangaleak. She putinto Havana torepair, and would probably discharge her cargo there. iis i Fes i iF 8 £ Baltimore Markets. Bartimore, Feb. 19 —Flour is steady; sales of 300 bbis. Howard street at $7.50* Ci Mills is held at the same rate. aes oy Wheat is dull. Small sales of white at $1.60 a$1.70 for good to prime, and red at $1.53 $163. Corn—sales of white and yellow at 56 a69 by weight and measurement. Provisions are still inactive: Mess Pork $16 25, prime Pork is $14a$14.50. Baeon is generally unchanged, and sales are confined to the trade ; shoulders sold for 8c, sides 93e, Hams llial2ic. The market is steady. Lard in bbls. 10jc, in kegs ll¢e, and in buckets re- fined 13%c. Charleston Markets. CuarLeston, Feb 18.—Cotton hasadvanced full ¢ate. since the receipt of the Canada’s news. Sales of 5,500 bales. New Orleans Markets. New Onveans, Feb. 18.—The European news by the Canada caused an advance in cotton of tate ; sales of 14,000 bales; Orleans middling sold for 9ta9Jo Sterling exchange Se. premium. Freights are stiffer. New York Markets. ep om Feb. 19 prnictg 7 lower; sales of 3, ls. straight State $7; good Ohio $8 123; Southern $9124. Wheat has declined; sales of 2,500 bushels; Southern red $1.82+. Corm bas declined : sales of 5,000 bushels Western mixed at 780. Pork has declined; sales of 150 bbls. mess at $15 81. Beef is dull; sales of 150 bbls. Chi- cago repacked at $14.25. Lard bas advanced; sales of 50 bbls at 10jc Whisky is firm; sales of 100 bbls at 290. Stock Markets. Feb. 19.—Stock are higher; Chicago and Rock Island 95; Cumberland Coal Company 264; Illinois Ceptral 974; New York Central 94; Reading 89:; Virginia 6’s 954; Lilinois Freeland 7’s 90c. bds; Illinois Central 7’s 1875, 87; Sterling Exchange is active at 9} pr. New York, $ REWARD.—LOST, ON SUNDAY, the 34 instant, between Sth street and St. Mat- thew’s Church, a brown Morocco Case, contain- ing a lady’s Mourning most op with gold and chain attached, surrounded’ with — name of the deceased person wed inside B: leaving the said Breastpin at Mr. SEMKEN’S, Jewelery Store, Pa avenue, the finder will receive the above reward, and the thanks of the owner. feb 12-1w* FIRE WouD: HE UNDERSIGNED Has SOME HUN- dreds of cords of the best Usk WOUD. the Cross Roads Tavern Farm, nine miles Washington, on the 7b street plank road, he is selling fortwo dollars a cord. Enquire Mr. James W. Fling, at the fork of the road. GEO. TAY a mu. so Es. ges H.W. MUNDER MOST REBSPECT- fully announces to the public that his Sotrees ~l take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- These entertaloments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most soolable that bas ever tere given in this clty. jan 2—TA Ww Burress, BUCKWHEAT, &c. 30 kegs Glades BUTTER £0 small BUCKWHEAT 20 (100 Ibs. Do 73 family and supertine FLOUR . Just received, and forsale by BARBOUR & 8EMMES, No. 65 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, opposite Bank of Washington feb 6—eo6t PINE WOOD, standing, the Potomac, near the mouth of River and Neal’s ©reek. A vessel an easy draught of water can go in the Creek, or anchor within forty —- landing. ‘The land is level and the to haul is halfe mile Terms . Address JOHN HAMMERSLY, Haris Lot Charles co., Md. jan 31—lawaw ALENTINES, ae acon of Dentonnl Bee Mentines for sale low, 2 x LUNDY, feo® 198 Bridge street,