Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1856, Page 3

iin al EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Tue Boarp or Common Covnci, met on Monday at the usual hour; all the members were nt Mr. Abert presented the petition of certain butchers occupying stalls in the Western Mar- ket, asking an equalization of the rates charged inthe Northern and Western Markets; referred to police committee. Mr. AtLee, from claims committee, made an advere report on the petition of Wm. A. Barnes, and asked to be discharged from its further consideration; agreed to, and commit- tee discharged. Also, from the same committee, reported a bill for the relief of John N. Lovejoy ; passed Mr. Raff, from police committee, reported a bill supplementary to the act for the preser vation of order and the protection of property; Pi 5 The President laid before the Board a com- munication from the Metropolitan Railrosd Company, transmitting copies of a memorial addressed to the Senate and Hcuse of Repre- sentatives of the United States, asking for the incorporation of the company, &c. The joint resolution from the Aldermen in structing the committee before Congress to ask for the passage of a law authorizing limited partnerships, was laid over for further eonside- ration. The joint resolution from the same Board instructing the committee before Congress to ask for additional powers in relation to the sale of lottery tickets, was referred to police Committee. The joint resolution from the same Beard applying to Congress to open all the avenues from one terminus to the other, was referred to the improvements committee. The amendment of the Aldermen to the bill supplementary to the act entitled ‘‘ An act to regulate markets, approved May 24, 1853,” was referred to police committee. ‘The bill from the Aldermen for the relief of the destitute poor, which had received its third reading on the 4th instant, was taken up for consideration, the question being now on its ge. r. Jefferson moved a reconsideration of the vote by which the bill had been read a third time; decided in the affirmative—yeas 14, a why bill being — under consideration— Mr. Fisher moved to amend the bill by strik- ing out the words ‘‘under the direction of two citizens from each Ward, to be appointed by the Mayor,’’ and inserting the words “under the direction of the Mayor and two citizens from each Ward appointed by him; and pro- vided that no wood shall be given to those who have heretcfore received it until those who have not received it shall be relieved.’”’ The question being on the first branch of the amendment, it was agreed to. The second branch, in the following words, “and provided that no wood shall be given to those who have heretofore received it until those who have not received it shall be re- lieved,’’ was disagreed to. Mr. Ruff moved further to amend the bill by striking out “$1,000” and inserting “$500; ’ which wes decided in the affirmative—yeas 11, nays 10. r The question being on the third reading of the bill, as amended, it was rejected—yeas 10, nays li. The bill amendatory of the act providing for the establishment of a Board of Health, the appointment of a commissioner, and pre- scribing his duties, and for the abatement and Temoval of nuisances, which was made the special order for this day, was then taken up for consideration. the question pending being the amendment of Mr. Jefferzon The question recurring on the amendment of Mr. Jefferson, it was disagreed to. Mr. Jefferson moved further to amend the bill by striking out the words “either im- proved or unimproved,”’ and inserting ‘if improved.’” . MeCutchen moved to lay the bill and amendments on the table; decided in the neg- ative. Mr. Lioyd moved further to amend the bill by adding after the word ‘‘ hours’’ the follow- ing: “And that power is hereby vested in the Commissioner of Health to exercise his discretion with reference to eleaning snow from the pavements in the suburban portions of the city or vacant lots.’’ Decided in the affirmative. Mr. McCutchen moved that the Board ad- journ; decided in the negative. Mr. Turton moved further toamend the bill by adding the following proviso : “« Provided, That the provisions of this sec- tion shall only apply to all footways where the same are paved along the whole front of a square, and a majority of the front feet of said square be improved.”’ Decided in the negative. Mr. Jefferson moved to recommit the Lill to the committee on police; decided in the nega- tive. Mr. McCutchen moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill until Monday next; decided in the negative. Mr. Jefferson moved the previous question; decided in the negative. Mr Jefferson moved that the Board do now 7 ; decided in the negative. r Jefferson moved that the bill be indefi- nately postponed ; disagreed to. Mr. Jefferson renewed his motion to adjourn; decided in the negative. Mr. Jefferson moved to lay the whole sub- ject on the table. The President ruled the motion out of order, @ motion to lay the whole subject on the hav- reviously been offered and failed. r. Jefferson appealed from the decision of the Chair. The question was then put, “Shall the de- cision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Board?’ and the decision of the Chair was sustained—yeas 12, nays 5. Mr. Jeffrson again renewed his motion to adjourn; decided in the negative. The bill being then on its third reading, the previous question was moved and sustained; and the main question, “ Shall the bill be now read a third time?’’ was decided in the af- firmative. Mr. Jefferson moved to refer the bill to the improvements committee; decided in the nega- tive. Mr. Jefferson egain renewed his motion to adjourn; decided in tLe negative. _ The bill was then read a third time and passed, as amended, by the following vote : Yeas—Messrs. Abert, AtLee, Baldwin, Boh- layer, Bayne, Lloyd, Peters, Pumphrey, Ruff, Turton, Venable, Walker, and the President Nays—Mesers. Ball, Fisher, McCutchen, Jefferaon, and Towles—5. The Board thon adjourned. Note.—In the report of the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen in ——T: Star, a ph wasinadvertently omitted, by which 9 ull making an appropriation to supply a deficiency in the appropriation for the support of Washington Asylum, to the end of the fis- cal year, was stated to have passed, whereas it should have read that the motion to refer it to the committee on the asylum was passed. Scrrewe Courr.—Yesterday—Nos. 54, 55, and 56. Lesses of James B. Murray et al. vs. the Hoboken Land and Imprevement Com- pany, and Lessee of Wm. P. Rathbone et al. vs. Rutszen Suckley et al. Ona certificate of division in opinion between the Judges of the Cireuit Court United States for the district of New Jersey. Mr. Justice Curtis delivered the opinion of the court in these causes, that the said warrant of distress in the special verdict mentioned, and the proceedings thereon and Anterior thereto, under which the defendants claim title, are sufficient, under the Constitu- tion of the United States and the law of the land, to pass and transfer the title and estate of the said Swartwout im and to the premises in question, as against the lessor, to the plain- tiff; and that this opinion on the third point or question certified rendersany opinion on the first aud second questions certified unneces- “Ns 0. 52 Jobn G. Shields vs. Isanc Thomas etal. Appeal from the District Court United States for the northern district of Iowa. Mr. Justire Daniel delivered the opinoin of the court, affirming the decree of the said district court in this cause, with costs and interest No 65. The York and Cumberland Rail- road Company, plaintiffs in error, vs. Job: Myers. The Cy of this cause was cluded by Hon. Nathan Clifford for the plain tiffs in error. Adjourned. Tas Mvsicat Conaress.—The first hour of the afternoon session of the second y, was devoted to a lecture on the way to improve the quality of the voice, by Prof Woodbury, of New York. He commenced by giving a series of exercises in monotones, such as pro- nouncing in succession each letter of the al- phabet at one breath and in one tone ; then going through the same on the next higher Rote, and so on through the gamut. It was recommended to those who wished to develo their voices, that these exercises should be ractised each day, from half an hour to six rs, according as they wished to strengthen their voices. us Next the swelling tone was taken up. This was very hard to uire. Few amateurs could go through with the different swellings of the diatonic scale correctly. When t power was acquired, one was almost a perfect singer. The best way to acquire power was frequently to hear the best singers with a special view to this department. Such is the power of imitation, that with a good ear any one can greatly improve their yoice by imi- tating good singers. [t is often an exercise of great improvement to go to a concert or an opera to hear and afterward imitate the man- ner in which some favorite song is performed. In obtaining this power of voice, a good model is a necessity. the teacher has not a voice in this respect; if his scholars have confidence in him, they will be sure to catch and adopt this defect. To illustrate this point several anecdotes were related by the lecturer. He urged all, as they valued 2 sweet and pure tone, to hear good singing as much as possible; and while they would avoid any thing like an imitation of the manner of pro- duoing the good tone, to imitate that tone. The different qualities of voice was now re- counted, and the points constituting the chest, the medium, the head, the feigned and the falsetto voices pointed out, and illustrations given. The best manner of producing these tones; the way to avoid impure tones, and the best manner of strengthening the voice in improving its tone was demonstrated. The lecture closed with two songs, illustrative of the principles pointed out in the lecture by Professor Woodbury. The last “ Largo Fac- totem,’’ from the Opera of the “Barber of Seville,’ was loudly applauded. The rest of the time was devoted to the prac- tice of the Oratorio of Abraham and Ishmael, and to the ) esses of glee singing, under the direction of Professors Woodbury and Cook. EVENING SESSION. The audience was so large, the hall being full, that great inconvenience was expe- rienced in finding books and room for the del- egates and immediate members of the Con- gress. As it was, the exercises were limited to the practice of pieces that had been sung before. But few new pieces were attempted, from the difficulties of the attending circum- stances. After the first hour, and during the inter- mission, Professor Cook, of New York, gave another of his excellent solos on the violin, which was loudly encored, and when repeated the applause was continued still more loudly than before. The second hour of the session was devoted ogee singing, during which time an old Eng- li Jaughing fice, @ great favorite in the elub-house of England, was sung in full cho- tus. This was encored loudly, sis We un- derstand that it will be given at Concert, b: request. At 10 o'clock the Congress ad. journed. 8 THIRD DAY. The session this morning was opened by an announcement, on the part of the President, that the lecture of Prof. Lord, announced in the papers to come off on Thursday night, had been postponed to give place to the concert of the Musical Congress. The President announced the appointment of the committee on drafting the constitution— Rev. 8. P. Hill, of Washington, chairman; A. B. Johnson, Mass ; G. W. Meriam, Conn; W. H. Chace, N. Y.; C. C. Sherwood, N Y.; J. H. Daniel, Washington; Thos. McGill, Washington. On motion, a committee on resolutions was F imgee by the chair, consisting of—W. H. Chace, of N. Y., chairman; W. H. Lacey, N.Y; T. L. Potter. Washington. Professor Woodbury then delivered a lec- ture on the proper performance of church music. The sextuple measure had been found very useful in this department. Many ob- ee to it, as it was the measure often used in dancing tunes. But the objection did not obtain, as the most s\lemn passazes in some of the best masses and oratorios were written in that measure. When this time was used, it was susceptible of = variety of form- ance, which was often necessary when the hymn to be sung contained five, six, or eight verses. Some clergymen were wont to forget the labor of singing so many verses consecu- tively; but when so many verses are given out, it is best to vary the movement as much as the sentiment will allow, when it will be less laborious to the choir, and less monoton- ous to the congregation. Recitative passages were now taken up Such music was recommended as excellent practice for those wishing to excell. Any one who could render such patsages correctly and with the proper expression was already a good singer. he rest of the morning was spent in tice in church music, in accordance wit! rules given in the lecture. During the morning several delegates from the East arrived, among them one of the pro- fessional singers from New York. rac- the Youne Men’s Caristrax Assoctation.—An interesting meeting of the Young Men’s Chris- tian Association was held on Monday evening at their Rooms, 0. C. Wight, Esq., in the chair, Charles Holmead secretary. Reports of the various operations of the Association were read. One from Mitchel H. Miller, in reference to the asylum or alms- house was particularly interesting. It ap- pears that there is not the least provision for religious instruction to the inmates. Bibles, tracts and books have been distributed there ; and the bt a is entertained that the City Councils will make such an arrangement of the rooms that religious service can be held at least every Sabbath. While we are doing all we can for the heathen, it is time our at- tention was called to these neglected unfortu- nates in our very midst. The committee will continue their labors this year. Mr Rhees, from the committee on periodi- cals, stated that the reading room was much the best in the city, and that daily and weekly papers were now received from every import- antcityin the Union. Several new foreign journals had been added. The question ‘‘ Whether the annual con- ventions of Young Men’s Christian Associa- tions had the power to alter the resolutions adopted at the first meeting at Buffalo without referring such alterations to the local associa- tions ?’’ was fully discussed by Dr. Coolidge, Messrs. Langdon, Rhees, Wood, Dr. Edwards, and others, and it was decided to send a xeg- ative answer to the central committee at Cin- cinnati. Mr Ballantyne proposed the formation of a museum of heathen idols, relics, &c., for illus- tration to Sabbath schools and missionary s0- cieties; adopted. And Messrs. Ballantyne, Duncan, and Thompson, were appointed a committee to effect this object. Messrs. Coolidge, Myrick, and Miller, were appointed Dope to report whether it was desirabYe to obtain an act of incorpora- tion. It was announced that Rev. Mr. Cummins would preach the next sermon to the Associa- tion, on Sunday evening, on “The latest phases of modern infidelity.’’ After s few minutes spent in social inter- course and mutual introduction, the Associa- tion adjourned. Witxarp’s Hore was the scene of another delightful “ hop’’ yester-e which was at- tended by the many fashionable and noteable inmates of this popular establishment, with a large number of invited guests. Everything assed off merrily as a marriage bell, greatly 4 the satisfaction of the gay throng. Fres.—The carpenter shop of Mr. H N. Landedales on Third street, belweati H and I, was consumed by fire, last might, doubtless the work of an incendiary. Mr. L., it will be seen, offers a reward of S100 for the detection of the guilty parties. Tue CotitLom Party given last evening by — “« President's besaaei pele. es fr gay affair. We regret mot eae r to attend, for we thereby lost an agreeable evening’s enicy ».. Court or OLaims.—Yesterday, the opinion of the court in the case of A. 0. P. olson vs. the Uni who claims r cent, in addition to his compensation as ater to the House of representatives for 33d Congress, under the resolution grantivg an in- crease over other compensation to the clerks, officers, —aployors, &e., of the legislative de- beg of government, was delivered by hief Justice Gilohrist; the court deciding that the claimant was embraced within the terms of the resolution, and ordering testimony to be taken. The opinion of the court in the case of Wm. H. Russell vs. the United States was delivered by Judge Scarburgh; the court ordering testi- mony to be taken. The argument in the case of H. J. Anderson vs. the United States was resumed by Hon. George E Badger, of North Carolina, who concluded his remarks, when the case was sub mitted for the decision of the court. The case of James Thorne and others vs. the United States was next called up for ar- gument. This is a claim for additional pay- ment under a contract for fares tations for the troops during the war of 1512. Mr. Rockwell opened the argument in favor of the claimants. John T. Pitman, of London, England, and H. Chineers, of Matthews county, Virginia, were appointed cemmissioners to take testimo- ny to be used in this court. The corut ad- journed. Frozen Fire-pives.—Has any examination been made into the condition of our fire-piugs during this cold season? In some of the Northern cities, the supply of water has been eeresoe ly cut off whee most needed or the moment of the discovery of a fire, by the freez- ing of the plugs, and on examination most of them were found frozen so entirely as to be entirely useless in case of a fire. The frost no farther north than Philadelphia, has been found to extend four or five feet below the surface of the ground, and in some cases the ice formed in the plug @efied all the applica- tions of warm water and even a fire kindled around it, and the earth had to be dug away to effect athaw. Now our winter has been sufficiently Alpine in its character to freeze anything freezable, and we shouid not wonder if an inspection of our own fire plugs should demonstrate their useless condition in case of an emergency, and the necessity of having them put in working order at once. Tae Musica, Convention Concert FoR THE Bexerit or tHe Poor.—Judging from the extraordinary rush last night to the Smith- sonian Institute, and from the great interest manifested by the public in the exercises and performances of the Convention, the concert to-morrow night will be a most successful and satisfactory one—not only to performers and listeners—but to the suffering poor. The at- tractions of an oratorio like ‘Abraham and Ishmael,” performed by such a combination of musical talent as has been secured, must athens asl the Institute to its utmost ca- pacity. e learn that one of the soprano singers for the occasion is a lady who receives the salary of $2,000 a year for her services as vocalist at the Rev. Mr. Cheever’s church in New York city. it should be borne in mind that tickets cannot be had at the door on the evening of the concert. THEATRICAL —The promised advent of Mrs. Julia Doan faite has created quite an ex- citement in fashionable society, and there is every reason to believe that her dedut will be graced by a large audience. Those who do attend will witness one of the greatest his- trionie triumphs that has ever taken place in this Metropolis, for Mrs. Hayne is one of the brightest ornaments of the American stage. Her conceptions of characters are strikingly original, and her extraordinary talent in ren- dering them disclose new beauties in every passage. Let all who enjoy histrionic ability and sterling merit, attend on Friday evening; that this gifted American actress may have a cordial reception. Is tae Fog.—Our contemporary, ‘Items’ of the Union, seems to be in a hopeless state of bedevilment all among the cases of ocean sletghing, high winds, and “ falling derricks”’ which he has encountered, and lastly and most perplexingly, in his endeavors to dis- cover the place where John B. Gough lectured last night, in this city, ‘‘as announced.’’ Is our neighbor sure of the “ announce- ment,’ or of the fact of the “lecture?” It seems to be generally understood that the lec- ture of Mr. Gough is to come eff at the Smith- sonian Institute on the 26th instant, and that he will not reach here before that day, unless he takes a short cut from New York, and comes by water—in a sleigh! Tae Koxxexs’ at tae Varieties —Another full house witnessed the performances, last night, of this favorite band of erformers, in their various characters, comical, sentimental, pantomimical, grotesque, burlesque, and otherwise. One secret of the success of the Kunkels is their originality, and the pains they take in getting up whatever they under- take in as perfect a manner as possible, and so that it shall go off without hitch or awkward- ness The proportions of pathos and fun are, also, properly balanced, so that the audience is never wearied with an overdose of either. Go to hear the Kunkels by all means. Woop Sawyers —There isa difference of opinion among this class of independent indi- viduals. It seems that those residing in the First, Second, and Fourth Wards have deter mined to stick to the old prices. Ix Tres or PEACE PREPARE FOR WAR, and now that the walking is comparatively dry, get your boots and rubbers ready, for the season of “slosh” and ‘ splosh”’ is sure to come. Warca Retvrys.—Benjamin Young, drunk, lying in the street: dismiesed. Charles Rosaw, vagrant; sent to the workhouse thirty days. A singular case came up before Captain Birch last night. Two sons made complaint againet their father, William Ford, for ili-treating his wife and family. Ford was sent to jail. of Pi on x of the 3 ‘States Supreme Court since 1850 of the United States courte ; lent Pierce and Cabinet, and many other biic mst Of the Nation. it to W! LEERY, No. <8 Pontayivanta aves bie and the time. ‘The recent decision of every State in reference to the sale of Hquors, does not pretend to interfere with medicinal com. pounds containing stimulus, as it fs. fact wel! known to all that withont stimulating principles most cases of extreme debility could not be reached, and the many other of our most valnabie compounds contd pot ba made withont It. For instances, Dr. J. HOSTETTER’S STOMACH BITTERS, now 80 celebrs indispensable fn every family as a medi cine. Th f persons suffering from dyspepsia and digestion, generally apeak volumes in favor of this grea: cu- rauive teens. For sale by J. N. CALLAN, Washington. of rheumatiam ; still I did not improve |. frequently least, and was led to ke*p my bed, and thereby was pre Ing tomy business. Some weeks ago I “ jend to try CARTERS SPANISH MIX- TURK, The effect was miraculous. I felt considerably im- proved after I had taken the fourth dose; [have only used one tingle bottle, and am entirely free from all pain. I feel better than Ihave felt for years, and I attribute my com- letely-reetored health solely to the use of Carter's Spanish ixture. [consider it most excellent medicine for rhen- matism and all diseases of the blood, and cheerfully recom- mend {t to the afflicted. D. Bonarrr, southeast corner Fourth and Walnut sts. Cinctonati, March 17, 1865. feb 5—1ma ee i> The Gr Ra m Remedy-—Pre BONO PUBLICO.—* Every m should have a box tn the house handy in case of accidents to the children,” REDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE. It ts a Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and is re- commended by physicians. It fg a sure and iy cure for Burns, Piles, Boils, Corns, Felons, Chilbaina, and Old Sores of every Kind; for Fever Sores, Ulcers, Itch, Scald Head, Neitle Rash, ‘B Sore Nipples, ‘jrecommended by Fosters, Fiea Bites, Spider Stings, Frozen Limbs, Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts and Flesh Wonnds, it ina most valuable remedy and cure, which can be testified to by thonsaed have used it in the city of Boston and vicinity for thi i thirty years. In no instance will this Salve do au injary, or interfere with a physician's prescriptions. It Is made from the purest materials, from a re<tpe brought from Bnesia—of articles growing in that country—and the Proprietors have letters from ali classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captains, nurses, and others who have used it themselves, and recom: mend it to ofhers. Redding’s Russia Salve is pat in large tin boxes, stamped on the cover with a picture of a horse and & disabled soldier, which picture 1s also engraved on the wrapper. Price, 95 Cente a Box, Sold at al! the etores in town or country, and may be ordered of any wholesale dcazeiat, “For sale at SHILLINGTON'S, Ageut for Waste ngton. gan 38 i" Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis —John I. BROWN & SON:—Gentiemen: A knowledgeof themanner in which articles of the Materia Med bined by you to form the “BroxcuraL Tx three or four years since, to adopt their use. The results have been auch as to induce me to contiaue the practice, be- Meving them of great benefit in many affections of the Bron- chial organs. Yours, ete. J.P. W. Lane, M. D. Boston, September 1, 1852. Persons requiring « really good and long tried article, and ‘one that ¢: depended upon as an effectual Congh Lozenge, and being made from the purest materials, will find Brown's BRONCHIAL TROCHES to be what they are represented. Put up in boxes and sold at 25 cents each, by Druggists gen- erally, throughout the United Statesand Canadas. BARNES & PARKS, J. MILHAT, New York, Agents, For sale tn Philadelphia by F. BROWN ; New Orleans, J. SYMES; Chi- ogo, J- H. REED & CO.; Washington, J. N. CALLAN. fed L— 7 Dr. Sanford’s Invigerator is a mild laaative, tonic and stimulant, and is recommended to the public, relying npon its intrinsic worth in the cyreof the fol- lowing complatuts: All Bilious Derangements, Sick Head- ache, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness, Chronic Diarrhoea, Coll, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels, General Debility, Female Weakness, &c. For sale by druggists generally, and by Z. D. GILMAN, 468 Pa. aven| . by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 350 Pa. avenue, and by 0. TRICUM, corner Bridge aud High streets, Georgetown, D.C. janai U7 Neah Walker & Co., Marble Hall Clothing Emportum, Browns’ Hotel Building, respectfully announce that their display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING ts now ready for Inspection, comprising an assort- ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the newest and richest de- signs in material, trimming and workmanship. To gentie- Men who study excellence with economy in fashionable ar- ticles of drese an opportunity Is now offered for selecting from oue of the attractive stocks of Goods in this city, at very redaced prices- nov 3 ferman Bitters, prepared and sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily Increase in their well-de- served celebrity for the curs of all Diseases arising from de- rangement uf the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved a blessing to the afllicted, who show their gratitude by the wost Sattering testimoniale. This medicine has established for Itself a name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their promises, caunot reach. It falned the public confidence by the immense benefite that ave been derived from it, aud will ever maintain Its posi- tion. See advertisement. dec 12—3m —————X—aXsXKS FOR SALE AND RENT. —$——— ee oe FURNISHED ROOMS AND A Parlor, with or without board, can be had on moderate terms, in a healthy and central agony Apply at No. 405 Sixth street, between G and streets. feb 22-21% a ae __ AUCTION GALES. By J. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer. RUST EE’S SALE OF 'MPROVED Property.—On MONDAY afternoon, March th, at o'clock, on the premises, the subscri- ber, by virtue of a deed of ‘trust dated March Ist, 1856, and recorded in Liber JA 8., No. 12, folios 261, 202, 269 and 264, one of the land records for Washington county, will sell of Lots num- panes ees md three, in Square ae and sixty-seven, ) deginn’ for the same forty four (44) feet from the southe east corner of said Square, and thence runni: north with the line of Ninth stieet forty-four (44 feet, thence west seventy-three (73) feet six (6) inebes, thexce south forty four (44) feet, thence east seventy-three (73) feet six (6) inches to the ea improved by two frame tene- Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on ter TRF NICH. CALLAN. Trustee. feb 13-eokds J.C. MeGUIRE, Auct. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. N UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE National Hetel, Washington, at Pub- He Auction.—Traustee’s Sale —By authority Of 1 deed of trust, and by direction of the cest. q. Trust, the stibscribers will sell at auction, at the auction store of James C. McGuire, Washing ton, on TUESDAY, the 18th éa¥ of March next. at 12 o'clock m., eight undivided three bi and fifteen parts, the whole into three hundred and fifteen equal parts, deing divided of and in all and singular the lots of ground in Wasbing- ton, in the District of Columbia, marked and known on the plat thereof as lots numbered eight, pine, ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen, in square num! four hundred and ninety one, and all of Lot number fourteen, in snid my mee adjoining said lot number thirteen, frontii - ed feet on North C street, and a Kat ight angles with said street north the full depth of said lot fourteen, with the im; its there on, being the establishment knownasthe Nation- al Hotel, now in the occupa cy of Wm. Guy. Terms of sale: Ore-fourth cash, and the resi- due in sfx, 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 crst of purchaser. The property will be resold at the purchaver’s risk 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. WANTS. AN TED—TO PURCHASE A BRICK Honse, containing from ten to twelve rooms, situated ina pleasant locality. Address WO 8, Star office, stating location and terms. Also, wanted to hire a good cook, washer and ironer. Seme address. feb 20-3t $50 WAN TED_—BY A YOUNG MAN, for the purpose of enabling bim to per- fect and render Eraliaple a new and highly im- portant invention $100 will be paid therefor in two months. Satisfactory explanations given. Address ‘‘Fifty Dollars Wanted,’’ City Post Office. feb 20. 3t ANTED—A NURSE, BRINGING GOOD recommendations. A colored ere pre- ferred. Apply at 4i0 F street. feb 19-3t* ANTED IMMEDIATELY —50 or 60 Wood Choppers, to work near the city, on the line of the railroad. Apply at the Ysrd, southwest corner 9th and H streets, or to Mr. WALKER, at Beltsville. feb 18 - 30® ANTED.—A YOUNG GERMAN, WHO speaks and writes Engl'sh, wishes to geta situation where he could make himself generally useful. For information spy ee CHAS. WAL- TER, “97 D street, opposite City Hall. fed 16-1w* AN TE D—A COLORED WOMAN AS V washer and ironer, in a small sage & A slave is preferred. No one need apply without good Ne an Apply at this office. fe we 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 iite he 4 the city market. Any one who can bring tory rences will find it to his advan’ toapply to Messrs. JACKSON, BROS. & CO., Penna. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. feb 8-e06t ANTED TO HIRE.—A COLORED MAN and Boy (slaves) to work on a farm near Washington cy Apply between 12 and 1 o’clock on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, and Saturday's, at the Star office. feb 15—ec3t* 'URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT-—A Par- lor and several Chambers, handsomely fur- nished and lighted with gas, at No. 250 F street, between 13th and 14th, next door east of the Sec- retary of the Treasury. The location is one of the healthiest and most desirable in Washington, Meals furnished in the house. fed 20—3t# VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE —THE subscriber will sell (for which he will take | nody in city property) a valuable tract of Land ly- ne in Prince George’s county, Md , and about 9 miles of Washington, viz: 176 acres inall,«f waich about 76 is In good wood land, consistii of oak, chestnut and hickory; 100 cleared and lal out in nine fields, all under good and substantial spe and rail fencing—a stream of w ter running rough the entire fiel’s; 30 acres cf excellent meadow ; 18 acres sown in wheat, 8 in rye, and 700 excellent fruit trees, with a good mill seat For particulars apply to H.N. LANSDALE at Geo F. Kidwell & Co.'s Wood and Coal Yard, 1ith street, near Pa. avenue. feb 20-3t* — OR RENT—THAT CONVENIENT FOUR story brick house, recently occupied by Mr Andrada, on H. one door from 18th, No. 270, sug- yer with gas, water, &c. This property, ir ap- ied for soon, will be rented moderate. HENRY N. LANSDALE, At Geo. F. Kidwell & Co.’s Wood and Coal Yard, 14th street, one door trom Pa. avenue. feb 20-3t* E OR RENT—A WELL FURNISHED House, eligibly situated. For terms, &c. ap- ply at No. 56 Missouri avenue. feb 2v-3t* OR RENT—A PARLOR AND BED Cham- ber, with or without gas. Also, three suites of Chambers. Is pre to take boarders either by the day or week. Apply at 275 Pa. avenue, between 10th and Lith streets. feb 20-3t* THOS. W. JONES. OR RENT—A VERY DESIRABLE BRICK House, large yard in front, containing meh rooms, situated on 12th street, between G and H, wesiside. Key next door. Enquire of R. W. Bates, No. 218 H street, between 20th and 21st. feb 19-31 Bronchitis, Ceughs, Ho: BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES, or Coven Lozenoes, are made from a highly esteemed recipe for the alleviation of Bronchial Affections, Coughs, Hoareeness, Asthwa, Irritation of the Throat, either chroulc, occasioned by cold or unusual exertion of the vocal organs fv speaking or singing. Clergy- men, Vocalists, Lawyers, and ail PUBLIC SPEAKERS ubstitute for water in soothing the bronchial tubes and a valuable and efficient remedy. Con- talulng no opium, they can be used as freely as requisite JOHN |. BROWN & SONS, Boston, Proprietors. For sale in Washington by J.N. CALLAN and J. B MOORE: Baltimore, COLEMAN & ROGERS; Philadelphis, E. BROWN; Cincinnatf, F. ECKSTEIN, feb 20—1w og The Undersigned continues his Draw- ing School at his office, over Gilman's Drug Store, 350 Penn- sylvania avenue, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday even- ings, from 7 uatil 9 o'clock. W. J. WEST, architect. feb 16—a¢* Washington. il To Members of Congress.—_From a Physictan who bas practised since 1826—too well known for comment: Ds Guaru & Co., Pbilatelphia—Gentlemen: At in will find them an admiri Puor. tervals, during thirty years past, my wife has been eubj rheumatism of the most violent case—(say four times a which was of such severity as to com system. He, in bis anxiety fo: a bottle of your Electric Oi! toners of inedicine fa our pl olyte to any kind of patent medicine, I did hesitate to give {t a trial; how- ever, ou reflection, I concinded to try it, which I did, et per- tions, directly up to the letter, and after the third or fourth application she became rather passive, aud before ont third of the bottle was used, not of any of the symptoms. I therefore feel {t my ; sake of suffering humanity, and also fally believing merit, under all circumstances, should be rewarded, to for- ward this testimonial. am yours, truly, Joszra P. Buxixrox, M.D. Gretnc P. O., Barlington county, N. J. —Any communication for me will be received by ad- 6 to the care of my son, (merchant,) 163 Chestnut st. Acother Doctor, bearing and seeing the great results by using this Electric Oll, writes : ‘Youu Spxixos, Pa. February 8, 185%, Geut'emen—Inctosed, I send you $10 for one dozen (large size) “Blectric O11.” Please forward it immediately to my address, care of Wm. Oolden, Harrisburg. Oblige, youre respectfully, gaa 7p. Burvewax, M.D. If the “Electric O11,” compounded by A. £. Smith, chemist, were not doiug the great good it {s doing, doctors would not encourage it as they do, nor would the people, still more di- rectly tuterested in this matter. SF itis necessary to be on guard, and to avoid counter- feite, notice the written signatures of De Grath & Co., and A. E. Smith on the labela, and see the name blown ii glass. Principal Office, 39 South ith street, below Chesnut, do not at some time experience porary ‘such 400 sense uneasiness of the stomech, foul ly sgy Mouth, nauses, sick evidence of roach! which BITTERS, which bs) on on an 0 OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- tain! 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, _ Coase a = wachype expo- sure for a market garden ; the rest wel 5 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 acre. SR eer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of the pening ome of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co. feb i4-2w’ Fo RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine double room, which she offers, with board. feb4—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 Geoi 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 High and Gay streets, 0} ite the Hall. . ‘or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-1m sore $$ RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- Srlateg ton rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern Coins egg — on the first of February. ply 0. “ between 13th and 14th. * jan u—tt _———— AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of wn, adjoining the proj ae lote occu by Colon 1 Cox, (called ) Poss. Tare advantazes a8 a building site, Market len. It basa fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on thegreat er part of {t—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of G wn, Wash- ii mn and Alexandria. The fact of this property just outside of the Cor jon limits ren- ders ed desirable, being | eaagieen| the Corpo- ration taxes. . For — &c., apply to J. te a? ESIRABLE PROPERTY its ae situat Ce et ie raapike, about two joining the a HOUSE FOR | eerie eligi so 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 any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding line done to order with disratch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. OARD WANTED—WITH PARLOR AND Chamber, by a gentleman and wife. Address box 174 Post Office, stating locaticn and terms. feb 19-3t® OARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No 39 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with lod, and well furnished rooms, in 2 quiet part of the city. fed? | geet BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania a and = street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen withrooms. with br without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf HE ILLUSTRATED HAND-BOOK OF Architecture, 2 vols,8vo., with 850 illustra- se ee me London, 1856, by James Ferguson M.R.J B.A. The Earth, its Physical condition and most Seapeneas Phenomena, by W. M. Higgins, Lon- don, 185. The Curiosities of London, by John Timbs, F. $8. A., London, 1855 Dictionary of Terms in Art, by F. W. Fairholt, F.8.A., London Lecture on Architecture and Painting, by John Ruskin, London, 1855 Nineveh, its Ancient a and Modern Ex- lorers, by R..G. Pote. mn PiWiuaing and Working of Colleries, by M. Dunn, second edition, 1 vol, London Plattner and Muspratt on the Blowpipe, 1 vol., 8vo., London a Caxton and Printing, Watt and the Steam En- gine, inl Meat poor cng m n JHE OFFICIAL ARMY REGISTER, , price 50 cents, for sale in Washington by 1858, Price OCFAYLOR & MAURY, feb 15—tr Bockstore, near 9th st ARY ANN.—JUST RECEIVED AT Mo waste Depot. GEO. HILBUS, _feb 15 Agent. [{UREIGN MUSIC, from the best Ew pean com posets. just rece! at the usic Depot deo" HILBUS, Agent. dnd oes TRE VERY LARGE INVOICE OF MUSIC this day received at the Music Depot. feb 15 GEO. HILBUS, Agent. Fi: er ae rennet i eet YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the Hall of the House of Representatives, a Poli- cy of Life Insurance which had been sent on to be executed. The large white envelope in which it was enclosed is addressed to the owner. Itis of no value whatever except to that person. The finder will receive many thanks by —— the Star office, or with the the House of Representatives. feb 7-tf SEASONABLE GUODS. N H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST., ies D.C., has received the following SEASONABLE GOODS: I case (1100 yards) perfectly undressed Shirting Cotton, manufactured to order, ani can be re- commended, at 12 cts 1 case (1050 ) undressed and extra heavy do. at 123 c! lcase New York and Bates Mills do. 5-4 bleached and brown Sheeting Cotton 10 4 and 12-4 do. 4 Richardson’s and Barklie’s Shirting Linens Sheeting and Pillow-case Linens Damask Table Linens, Bird’s Eye & Huckaback ‘laid Muslins Monselin White Brilliante, Cambrics and Plain blue, pink, buff and mode colors de Laines French Worked Collars and Sets, With other Seasonable Goods. i> Wishing to make room for Sprirg Goods. Sripy Geccintion. of Ld ae Sooke we be ¢: at very redu: ‘ices for cash, or tomers. = JOHN H. 5M feb 13-tr ALENTINES. She Sad - for sale low, PY x LUNDY, feb 9 198 Bridge street, Georgetown cus- T. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTANG TELEGRAPH. Non-Arrival of tne Aflantic. New Yor, Feb. 20.—Up to half-past one p- m., there were no signs of the Atlantic, now in her fifteenth day out. Philadelphia American Council. Feb 20.—The National Council are now engaged in a discussion of the resolution for expunging the 12th section of the platform. There has been no action upon it yet. Baltimore Markets. Baurmore, Feb. 20—Flour is dull; sales of Howard street at $7.50; Ohio is nominally the same price; City Mills has declined; sales at $7. Wheat has declined 3a4c.; good to prime reds at $1.502$160; good to prime whites $156a$1.63. Corn is unchanged, and sales are small; white and yellow at 55a57. Provisions are still inactive; Mess Pork $16 25, prime Pork is $14a$14.50. Baoon is generally unchanged, and sales are confined ; shoulders sold for Sic, sides Pie, Hams Ilial2tc. The market is steady. Lard in bbls. 10ic, in kegs 1lie, - fined 13¢c. New York Markets. New Yorx, Feb. 20—Flour is firm: sales of 3,500 bbls. straight State}$7; good Ohic wi a a 2 - heat is drooping; sales 800 bushels; Southern red $1.82 "Corn has declines ; sales of 20.000 bushels Western mixed 77. Pork is firm ; sales of 300 bbls. mess $15 94 Beef is drooping; sales of 150 bbis. Chi re- packed at $14.25. Lard is firm; sales of 300 bbls at lie hg d has declined; sales of 250 bbls Ohio t 5 Stock Markets. New Yor, Feb. 20.—Stocks are lower. Chicago and Rock Island 95; Cumberland Coal Company 26; Michigan Southern 96; New York Central 933; Pennsylvania Coal Company 974; Reading 883; Virginia 6’s 95]; Illinois Central 7's, 1875, bds, 87i. Sterling exchange is firm. == RY AND TOILET GOODS, chesp, atJOHNF.ELLIS’S. feb 16-tr [aroktanr TO GUITARISTS.—A very large collection of new and oid standard Guitar Songs and Pieces, just received at our Music and Piano Store, 306 . avenue. feb ‘6 JOHN F. ELLIS. 1OLINCELLOS.—TWO FINE NEW IN- struments received, and for sale low at JOHN F. ELLIS’S Great Music Store. =e ETHERIAL OIL, OR SPIRIT Gas 88 cents gallon CAMPHENE. or Pine O11; Lard, Sperm and Solar Oils, forsale by J. R. McGREGOR, feb 16-1w 534 Seventh street. WINTER CLOTHING AT COST. N ORDER TO RUN OFF OUR ENTIRE stock of Heavy Clo'hing we will offer our large and destrable stock at cost, consisting of Over- coats and Talmas; business, frock and dress Coats ; black and fancy Cassimere Pants; Cloth. cashmere and velvet Vests; white and colored Sbirts, Undershirts and Drawers; Hosiery, &c. Our stock of boys’ and youths’ Clothing em- braces every style and quality of Dress and school Jackets oundabouts, Overcoats, Pantaloons Vests, Shirts, Drawers, ‘Caps, & , which we will sell at very low prices sO, a very stock of Servants’ Clothing. ‘ “EVALL & STEPHENS Next to Iron Hall, 322 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. feb 16-tf FIRE WooD! hee UNDERSIGNED HAS SOME dreds of cords of the best Usk tpt ng en the Cross Roads Tavern Farm. ee ee he is ing for two dollars a Mr. James W. Fling, “=* _feb 11-wawe SOIREES. ROF.H. W. MUNDER MO8T RESPECT- oy ee oe that bis Sotrees sd take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING. These entertaiaments are considered bg all who have attended them to be the most sociable that bas ever been = in this city. jan 2—T&AWw VALENTINES—VALENTINES!: UTCHINSON & MUNRO HAVE JUST opened one of the and best assorted stocks of VALENTINES ever before offered in this city, and are prepsred to furnish them at about half the prices usually charged, at thelr Fancy and Perfumery Store, on the Avenue, be- tween 9th and 10th streets. fed® OST—A GOLD Choss. THE FINDER will be handso! rewarded by ng same at 233 F street. 4 feb 9-2aw2w® TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well te cal! at LANE’S, who has a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffiers, and Robes and Shawis, and wil sell = for cashat Gents Furnishing Store, 24 Pa. avenue. - Q-4, 10-4, 4 AND 12-4 BED BLANK- ETS cheaj ue and gray 9 very cheap, red, French Merino CAST-OFF CLOTHING Boss AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA Semmes’s. jimead’: grocery near ore} e te aoe s air Tailor.” ‘ feb 4-ime — [OO USSia RED LEATHER.—FOR SALE, skins, asic slog HENRY A. GANE, 27 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts feb 6-d3w* ILL NET TWINE—A PRIME ARTICLE, assortment er ‘E. K. LUNDY, feb9 128 Bridge street, 6: wn OR HIRE—A SMALL COLORED BOY. Apply me rhe Post Office to“ W.”? feb \4—TM That* MILLINER Y—M'LLINERY. MADAME DEVOS’S M ILLINERY, BONNETS, HEAD DRESSES, CAPS, COPFIEURS, &c. &c., still at Kot LAKES, 501 Penna. avenue, near Adams’ ‘press. Ladies may be suited to their tasies with the latest and most fashionable MILLINERY , dizect from Madame Devos’s —— onhichne: at New York and Paris. M: Devos’s > nery needs no recommendation from us, as its ex- re on wa oe “4 cece apa for it America, upon aif, Callat THE LAKES and see. feb 12 VALENTINES. ST RECEIVED AND OPENED, A FRESE invoice of the Iatest and best English VAL- ENTINES, at THE. LAKES, 501 Penn. avenue, Ee near Adams’ Express ate FANCY GOODS and STATIONERY, at THE LAKES. feb 12 i rr ie 188 MURRAY'S AMERICA.—Letters — = ae. TAYLOR & MAURY'S feb 13 Bookstore, near 9th st. tn ge OR SALE—FIF TEEN RUNDRED CORDS F PINE WOOD. standing, the mout ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT .—New and P'econd hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and conve-