Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1856, Page 3

= £ V Tux Coxcart, given by the Musical Con- 4 last night, at the Smithsonjan, for the = os tof the » exceeded the most ardent e —, > concerned. ye was crowded to its utmost capacity. Eve 8i- tion that could be soeutell, whether othe, , LocaL INTELLIGENCE, Tax Cer 1s stint Tary Come.—Some weeks | edge of the gallery, on the stairs, in the aisles, ENING STAR. ago ha graph appeared in the local col- | or anywhere else where a foothold could be umns of the Star, stating that a gentleman of | obtained, was filled. There could not have this city had received a letter of inquiry in | been less than two thousand paying hearer: relation to the heirs of John White, formerly | present. of Armagh county, Ireland, or his sons Abner Of the concert we cannot say too much, con- and William, to whom was coming, when sidering the great rapidity with which the found, the comfortable little sum of a million | pieces were gotten up. The oratorio of ‘‘Abra- or two of dellars. ca and Ishmael’’ is from the pen of Prof. The uences resulting from this publi- | Woodbury principally. Some of the choruses cation were surprising; and confident as we | are arranged from the old masters, and were before of the value of the Star as “an adapted to the general style of “pdt “raed advertising medium,” we certainly had not | (ther choruses, and some of the most striking, calculated upon such an instantaneous flood | are the Professor's composition, as are most of of letters of inquiry as came pouring in from | the soli parts. The duet, ‘‘Invocation to all parts of the United States and the Cana- | Freedom,” one of the finest pieces in the ora- addressed to the «‘ Editor of the Wash- | torio, was omitted on account of the sudden a Star,’ from members of the universal | indisposition of one of the singers. ite family, or their legal advisers. Up to Some of the best amateurs of this city wero this time there has been no interruption in the | among the performers, as well as many from supply of White letters, and as every mail is | Baltimore, New York and other cities, who opened ‘the cry is stil} they come,’’ and | took an active part. sometimes a melancholy foreboding comes| The choruses, which were gotton up under over us that they will “stretch to the crack | the personal supervision of Prof. Woodbury, of doom.’’ and that the remainder of our | were performed excellently ; and the orches- existence is to be devoted to the open- | tral accompaniments by the Marine Band letters relating to the case of John | added much to the effect of the choruses. The secular department presented some very fine solos Farnsworth, of Connec- ticut, in two sofos, was encored, and deserved- ly too—such correctness of expression seldom being heard here Several solos were sung by other members of the Congress in a manner that drew storms of applause. Prof. Cook, ina viclin solo from De Beriot, surpassed even the high expectations that had been enter- tained by those who knew of his high reputa- tion as a violinist. in earth! ing o! ite. The census of the White fumily is not yet complete, but enough returns are in to demon- strate beyond the shade of a shadow of doubt that itis by all odds the most numerous fam- ily in the country The “Smiths,” are no- where; even the ubiquitous -‘ John Smith” is not half so omnipresent a personage as the corresponding “John White.” And what a prolific head of a family the original Pertadown White must have been; rl for of the multitude of Whites, with scarce on Altogether, we think the concert was a ex , they can trace their geneology | complete success, and as it was given for the back directly to John of Armagh. benefit of the poor, all must heartily rejoice. The ndence is interesting—rather. One John White, who claims to be agrand-| Tux Weatwer.—Old Sol is returning from son of the original Jobn White, writes us | his pilgrimage to thé ‘‘ Southern Cross,”’ and from away down East, at some plac> called | agains cheers us with his genial rays. There “ Cathant's Lending,” in Maine, begging us | are as yet snow banks in our streets, and the not to confound him with the Smiths and | broad Potomac is fast in the chilly embrace of Browns, and offering us a handsome slice | the Winter King, but it may safely be de- from “that pile’’ if we will hand it over forth- | clared that General Thawis getting the better with. Rather more of Ape “«White’’ | of General Frost, carrying away more by day than an Irish one we should say. Some of | than can be solidified at night. Truly may the writers aro terribly in earnest, and some | we, in this Lent-en season, re-echo the song of affect to treat the matter as rather trifling | Gen. Morris: and amusing though they admit that a mi!- ‘* Thank God for pleasant weather! lion and a half of dollars is a handsome little Chant it, rilis! sum and they wish they could getit. Itisa And clap Ste bards together, handsome little sum, and we sincerely hope Yeexulting bills! they may getit! ‘Thank Him, bud and birdling ! rom private intelligence—procured no As ye grow and sing ! matter how, or at what expense—we are in- me need ving clined to believe that the White family design ery vane SNE * holding a monster convention in this city for | _ The ladies are especially jubilant, and come the purpose of influencing Government in | forth infull feather, sweeping themuddy pave- their behalf. The delegates will form in order | ments with their costly dresses, or displaying of procession—the rear resting upon the city | dainty dimity—embroidered expressly to be of Boston, the centre upon New York, and the | displayed. In New York, this ridiculous head of the column will doubtless fall some- | custom of trailing skirts is given up, except by ‘4 where between Philadelphia and Baltimore, | the ‘snobs.’ ‘* You have made my dreas too ¥4 and in this order, they will march upon Wasb- | ‘ong, ma am,”’ said a _pouting beauty last ington—fifteen hundred abreast—and mar-| week. ‘‘ Impossible, Miss, replied the dis- shalled by members of the ‘Jennings family.”’ | tinguished milliner. ‘“‘Howso”’’ ‘‘See, the The procession will be about six months in | pavement has worn off the skirt!’’ “In that passing any given point, and every exertion | case, Miss, Iam not responsible. You have will be made to reach here before the close | Walked! I design only for those who keep a of the present long session of Congress. In | carriage‘ Alas! poor Broadway ! that body the matter will doubtless be referred ——— . to the committee upon “‘ foreign relations.” Musicat Concress.—The afternoon session P_S. The mail is just in with another im- | of the fourth day was occupied in a full re- mense budget of ‘‘ White letters.”’ hearsal of the programme for the evening eon- Moral —If you want a fact ‘‘disseminated”’ | cert. i fi advertise in the Star! The evening was occupied by the concert, as advertised. FIPTH DAY. At the morning ion, the chairmen of the various committees indicated their readiness to hand in their reports. Ona motion, the business was deferred until to-morrow, and the day was spent in preparing for the concert of this evening. At the morning session to-morrow the con- stitution will be acted on, the officers elected for the ensuing year, and other business. The last hour will be spent in singing, when the Congress will adjeurn. Heavy Rossery.—Yesterday, at about two p. m., the wife of the Hon. Mr. Wood, of Me., on returning to her rooms at Willard’s, from a walk, discovered that one had been entered during her absence, and about $1,000 in woney and $500 worth of jewelry had been abstracted from one or them. We underctand that Mrs. W. left her reoms in charge of her own waiting maid, who waz in another room than the one robbed. Suspicion fell on an individual who had just settled his bill, and who, it was found, had left the city about the time, riding to Bladeneburg in a buggy, | and there taking the afternoon cars for Balti- | more. Mr. H. A. Willard, accompanied by Mr. Davis, the chief of the police of Wash- ington, proceeded to Baltimore last night, and arresting him, brought him back to this city this morning. Nene of the missing money or property was found on him. We refrain from publishing his name in advance of the term- mation of the investigation which is now in progress, in which he may be completely ex- onerated from the charge. The proprietors of the honse, and the police of the city, are making every possible exertion for the recov- ery of the property and the detection and ar- rest of the thief. P. 8. We understand that the investigation to which we refer above completely exoner- utes the individual arrested, who, by the by, Surrexe Covrt —Yesterday, Horace E. came back to Washington voluntarily with | Smith, Esq.,of New York, and Hon. Lucian Messrs. Willard and Davis on learning that | Barbour, of Indiana, were admitted Attorneys suspicion rested on him The thief was evi- | and Counsellora of this court. dently some regular nand at the business, No. 66. Israel Kinsman and Colvin L. God- such as infe every hotel, imore or less, in j dard, appellants, vs. Stephen R. Parkhurst. every city this country and Eurcpe. He | The argument of this cause was concluded by took the money, two diamond rings, and an} Mr. Keller for the appellants. emerald pin, leaving jewelry of less value un- No. 67. Michael Allen’s executors et a!-, touched. Fortunately, he failed to discover a }, “Jajptiiis in error, vs. David Allen et al. The jewel-studded wateh, worth $1,000, which was | argument of thie cause was commenced by in the same bureau draw, but under clothes. | Mr. Williams for the plaintiffsin error. Ad- It is well known to be utterly impossible to | journed. aard always successfully, against the depre- A Festiva, —On Sunday next the members ations of hotel thieves, unless by bolting | of the Israelite congregation of this city design doors inside. The truth is, boarders at all | holding a festival at Hermony Hall, in order large public houses, who do not leave occp- | to aid in ii ing fands for the purposes of their pants in their rooms when not bolted inside, | church in this city. It will be conducted should alway deposite their valuables in the | woolly within their own denomination; the iron safe of the fs reper with the ho rules of the sect prohibiting them from invit- We know no such large establishment in t! ing those not of the Hebrew faith, to partici- Union where fewer successful depredations of pate with them even on such an ocsasion, this sort have taken place than that of the | They will, doubtless, enjoy themselves greatly, Willards’. and trust that this occurrence will | and all of the Hebrew faith in Washington oe a warning to the boarders in all the hotels | will, of course, make it a point to be present, in Washington, as to what they are liable to} as such a reunion of their church rarely without proper eare on their part. oceurs. Yer axotuen Rogsery.—Some gentlemen were robbed of their coats and hats last night 3 i 3 which had been left but a few moments pre- 4 night was from the time of its opening to the | yjous in the passage of Judge Merrick’s house, time it was suppressed by Captain Birch. a0 } on 2 street between Sixth and Seventh, where Docxs.—Although there is no luck of can- ards, (as the French designate newspaper liee,) there is a great scarcity of ducks in our market. This is owing to the ice-embar; the feeding grounds of the Potomac and the Susyuchanna, whore the wild celery is covered by thick ice. Even on Gunpowder river, we are told by one who recently came from Phila- delphia, there are no eanvass-backs a On Benjer’s Point, where, between daybreak and surise, we have so often seen one skillful sportsman bring down at least thirty brace of these birds—all looked desolate. Not a crack was heard, nor a steoler's note As the cars o’er the railroad bridge hurried ; “Not a ducker discharged a single shot, O’er the ice where the waters burried Taat Masqverape at Mander é Saloon last entertainment to which the citizens of Wash- they were calling. They had enquired their ington are not often treated. The dancing | way thither of a couple of colored men who was certainly kept up with spirit, if not with | were standing in the vicinity of the house, dignity, and there was a charming free-and- | nq it is supposed these men followed them iu easy style of performance throughuut, on the | and stole the coats. As one coat of Judge part of both the gentlemen and the /ady) Merrick was taken atthe sametime In the masqueraders, which astonished almost as pocket of ono of the ovatz was a pocket-book much as it gratified the spectators. _ containing money and some papers cf value. The /adses present were select of their class. It is sometimes urged as an obj masked balls that females of a qu’ Tae Ciosine Concert of the Musical Con- gross will be given this evening at the Smith- osnian, when a fine programme wil] be pre sented The music selected is of an excellent character; the choruses of the Italian school, and the solos, &c., present a great variety. The price of tickets is twenty-five cents; and must be obtained at the usual places, as none will be disposed of at the door of the Institu- tion. Goon Eatixe.—The oity reader is referred to our friend Garrett’s card in today’s Star. His salted provisions are famed all over the city fur beiag equal to any to be obtained of any dealerin the country, thanks to his ex- traordinary pains always to have on hand the best the markets afford. aracter obtain admission, but on this occa- sion there could be no question at all as to the charactor cf many of the women present. In the intervals of a quadrille, or walts, the dancers amused themselves with an occasional ‘ight or other shindy, and in one of these in- uerade—a French hair dresser was nearly erludes the eye of the getter up of the mas- muged out, Thus the sport was kept up until about half-past one o clock this morning, when Captain Birch, very properly, put an endtoit. Anything more thoroughlydisgrace ful can hardly be imagined then the whole “entertainment ’’ In justice, however, to Mr. Munder, we would state that he had no connection with this ball, and in letting the room had the strongest assurances that the affair should be conducted with strict order | 5; and propriety. Fire —A frame stable on the corner of xth and J street, Island, was burned about 8 o’clock last night A horse, the property of ) Pouce [vrecuigence—Officer: Handy and | the poor eolored man, the owner of the stable, Gittings brought wp Alfred Jones alias A. | was consumed in the flames. Our fire com- Windsor before Justice Hollingshead on @ | panies had along and tiresome run to the charge of obtainicg money under false pre- | place. — . tences. Jones is a nearly white mulatto.| Mrs. Oxpway asks: Why are the “youn; treet, I h Parris, concerned in the assault up- n Uffcer Wise was released on $1,000 bail for appearance at Court. His mode of operating was to go about to dif- men,” who congregate cn the hotel steps an ferent grocery stores, and on ecoenee that he | at tie corners of the streeta, making vulgar Was buying goods for some William Collins | ang indecent remarks upon the ladi who was about setting up a store himself, a is Poe Sa ass and repass, like the troops who make up a bill of some twenty or thirty dol- ie army oF Faustin [.? Waitaa ace lars, and ordering the goods to be sent to some Black Guards. Ee would take a dollar’s worth or two in is hand, stating that the bill would be paid on presentation at the place course that was the last seen of Mr. Jones, as crow. the direetions were always bogus ones. But ith Mr Jones was now interrupted in hia triam- |“? plant career, and after examination commit- ted to jail by Justice Hollingshead. _ At the same office, Rebecea Grant was brought up for riut and committed to jail. Sclomon Hiss drun’ id disorderly in the was sent to the workhouse for 30 days. “ ‘Tux Perrormances of the Kunkel Opera designated. Of | Troupe, at the Varieties Theatre, attract s nightly; and all come away pleased the excellent singing, as well as the comicalities of thetroupe. Their programme for to-night isa rich one, and will no doubt be enjoyed by a full house. Our Geongerown friend favors us again as follows: Monday night 20°; Tuesday morning 12”, noon 22°, night 24°; Wednesday morning bt 34°; Thu morning t 36°; Friday morning 24°, 24°, noon 36°, 25°, my 35°, nig’ Boon . Tae Paixten’s Bat, this evening, wilkun- doubtedly be the most attractive festivity: of the anniversary. There will, of course, be a large attendance of the ty, hical fraterr - ity, and with them a full delegation of tlc ae and the gay among the fair sex. lany distinguished gentlemen will probably attend, and we recommend ail who are fond of festive epjoyment to be present. . [CommuNIcATED. ] Mr. Editor : I cannot pass over the great pleasure and the more agreeable surprise than myself and a couple of friends derived yester- day afternoon, from hearing the rebearsal at the Smithsonian, of the new Oratorio called ‘Abraham and Ismael,’’ the composition of ——. Take it as a whole, it carries with it the marks of a thorough acquaintance on these matters; the choruses being highly effective and telling. LIcannot say that the quartetts, solos, &ec., struck me so much, seemingly wantivg more feelingand expression. Professor Wood- bury richly deserve all praise for the bigh state of perfection he has given to his choir The ladies were in most excellent voice and tune. The tenors appeared a little timid and shy of their work—the basses excellent. Miss Farneworth possesses by far the sweetest,and poms tone of voice we have heard for a ong time, being delivered with so much un- affected grace and ease—the remembrance of which will long remain with us; and in fact, the whole work and performance was highly creditable to all parties. Yours respectfully, ILD CHorvs SINGER. Ggoreetowy, D. C., Feb. 22. To Members of Physician who has practised sinc comm Puor. De Gratu & Co., Philatelphia—Gentlemen: At in tervals, during thirty years past, my wife hax been subject to rhéumatism of the most violent c:se—(say four times ayear,) —sometimes #0 severe as to make it necessary to admin'sier large doses of the tiucture of gulacum and morphia, and to rock her like an fufantin «large rocking-chair, to’ {uduce Having frequent correspondence with my 8.0 nut street, of your city,) I informed him of an about the middie of jast mouth, \January,) f such severity as to completely paralyze the system. He, in his anxiety for his mother’s welfare, seut me a bottle of your Blectric Ot; but as I am one of the pract! tloners ef medicine in our place, and not a prosolyte to any kind of patent medicine, I did hesitate to give it a trial; how- evar, ou reflection, I concluded to try it, which I did, et per- sions, dfrectly up to tha letter, and after t@ third or fourth application she became rather ve, and before one third of the bottle was used, nota vestige of the diseare re- mained {n the system, and she still continues weil, although she rode out a distance of fourteen miles without » renewal of any ofthe symptoms I therefore feel tt my duty, for the sake of suffering humanity, and also fully believing that merit, under sli circumstances, should bs rewarded, to for- ‘ward this testimonial, Tam yours, truly, Josxra P. Euxinrow, M.D. New Gretns P. O., Burlington county, N. J. P, S.—any communication for me will be received by ad- dressing to the care of my son, (merchant,) 1¢3 Chestnut st. Axother Doctor, hearing and seeing the great results by using this Electric Oli, writes : York Srainos, Pa., February 8, 185%. Gent’ emen—Tnc'osed, I send you $10 for one dozen (large sirg) “Electric O11." Please forward {t immediately to my address, care of Wm. Onlden, Harrisburg. Obiige, youre respectfutt JP. mMAN, M.D. Ifthe “Electric Oil,” compounded by A. E. Smith, chemist, were not doing the great good it is doing, doctors would not encourage it as they do, nor would the people, st{!l more di- rectly interested fn this matter. GF It Is necessary to be on gnard, and to avoid counter- fete, notice the written signatures of De Grath & Co., and A. E. Smith on the labels, aud see the name blown ip the glass. Principal Office, 39 South Eighth street, below Chesnut, Philadelphia. N. B.—See great eures In Ledger to-morrow, feb 18—eost 7 Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis —Jehn 1. BROWN & SON. atlemes: A knowledge of themanner the Materia Medica were com. «Buoncuat Trocuxs,” led me, to adopt their use. The results me to continae the practice, be- hem cf great bemefit in many affections of the Brou- J.P. W, Lane, M.D. requiring a really good and long-tried article, and ove that can be depended upon as an effectual Cough Lozenge, aud being ma terials, will flud Brown's BRONCHIAL are represented. Pot up in boxes an y Drugeists gen- erally, throughout the U . BARNES & PARKS, J. MILHA Philadelphia by F. BRO’ MW. REED jew York, Agents. For sale in 3 New Orleans, J. ashington, J. N. ie recommended to the rth in the cureof the fol- Derangements, Sick Head- y Costiveness, Chronic Diarrhoea, tn to the Stomach aud Bowels, General Debility, Weakness, ata generally, and by Z. D. GILMAN, 468 by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 350 Pa. avenue, Pa. avenne; a et by O. M: LINTHICUM, corner Bridge and High streets, jeorgetown, D. O. jan al if Seah Walker & Ce., Marble Hall Clotht: Erspertam, Browns’ Hotel Bulidiag, announce that thelr disp THING 1 now ready for tm ment of COATS, TALMA! signs n matertsl, trimming and workmanship. To mou who stady excellence with economy in fashionable ar- ticlas of 4reas an opportunity Is now offered for selecting from one of the attractive stocks of Goods in this city, at very retuced prices. mor fe Bitters, prepared and bold by Dr. Jackson, rman Medica, Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, dal!y increase in thelr well-de- served celebrity for the care of all Diseases artsing from de- rangement of the liv ‘Theee Bitters hi indeed, proved Jug to the affiicte?, who show thelr gratitude by the ring testimonials. This med 6 hag established ‘@ bame that competitos however wily their or wedactive thel reach. It bi nente tha, MAKRIED, On the 20th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Marks, ROBERT W_ FENTON to Miss SARAH EL- LEN MOUNT, both of this city. On the | 9th instant, by Rev G. D. Cummins, ALEX. STRAUZ and ANNIE, daughter of Dr, Noble Young, of this city. On the 2ist instant, JAMES SWEENY, in the 26th year of his age His friends and the friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend his funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of bis mother, Mrs. A. Sweeny, No. 5 south A st., Dap: ito! Hill On the 2tst instant, after a long and painful ill- EY, in the 61th ness, Mrs SARAH ALICE GA. year of her age. ‘The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully {uvited to attend ber funeral to- mor- row (Saturday) afternoon, at 2 o’clock,-from the residence of her son-in law, Robert J. Roche, Esq., No, 415 Twelfti street, near New York av- enue (Louisville, Ky., Zanesville and Dayton, Ohio, Papers copy.) On the ist instans, WALTER LOUIS SHEL, aged 71 years, of Sussex county, N.J On the 17th inst , at the residence of his grand - father, Notley L. Adams, JOSIAH N., sonof Mary Jane and the late Joslah 3. Clements, aged 2 years end 4 months. Gone to the grave in early bloom, He has escaped ali earth: y woes ; Death angel bendinz o’er his tomb Wept o’er the beauteous blighted rose. This lovely flower, he is doomed to die, Affection in vain essayed to save ; Untimely frost has nipped the bud— a It perished in an early grave. Bl An sed H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST., Georgetown, D.C., has received the following SEAFONABLE GOODs: I case (1100 yards) perfectly undressed Shirting Cotton, manufactr red to order, anu can be re~ commended, at 12}¢ cts : 1 ont ¢ ey yards) undressed and ex}ra heavy do. ¢ icase New York and Bates Mills do. 5-4 bleached and brown aneeen Cotton Ricoardson’s and Barklie’s Shistin on’s and Barklie’; Shirting Linens Sheeting and Pillow-case Linens < Damask Table Linens, Bird’s Eye & Huckaback White Brilliante, Cambrics and Plaid Muslins sar wre pink, buff and mode colors Mouselin nes French Worked Collars gnd Sets, with other Seasonable Goods. if Wishing to make room for Sprirg Goods. every description of Winter Goods will be offered at very reduced prices for cash, or to rompt cus- tomers. JOHN H. SMOOT. feb 13-tr O HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. eft my house on 10th street last evening, about 6 o'clock, to FS, to the City Post Office, a small negro boy, called LANEY, about 12 years ot . He ts black, well built, and rather good looking—he bas a down, but pleasant look when spoken to. Had on boots, ;: ray pants and round about, and a check cloth cap, with lap is Twill strict, and ive $100 reward if taken in the 200 If taken out of it. feb 20—ec6t EDW’D C. DYER. CHAFING DISHES, PLATE WARMERS, I HAVE JUST OPENED ANOTHER LOT of Block Tin Chafing Dishes, with high and low Covers, ie in sizes from 10 to 30 inches, which | will sell at very low prices. Aliso, In stere, Japenned Plate Warmers, Table , Britannta Ware; China, Glass & Crock- rl ig rey painted news and oe hier Reh low Ware; Pain In Goods; Brushes; Fanc: Goods; Gas Fixtures, te, , , ‘4 iny desirous acing stock para- tory to the recel of my spring goods ri wi offer those in want of Housekeeping articles strong in- ducements to oe § An examination of Goods and prices is solicited. Cc. W. BOTELER, feb 19-eo6t Iron Hall. Lost 4 GOLD Cuoss. THEFINDER wins RS a a fed Seawtwt _ FOR AND RENT. i For RENT—LARGE AND PLEASANTLY situated Rooms can be obtained at No. 311 to sth side Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. ob 22-3t Fe RENT—TAE HOUSE NOW OCCU- pied by the advertiser, situated on New York avenue, No. 162, near New J. avenue will be for rent on the ist March. Jt contains 7 rooms; there isa separ g of flowers in the garden. with ¢tape vines and fruit trees. Toa prompt tenant it will be rented at $10 per month. feb 22-3t WM. POWELL Fo SALE OR RENT.—THAT NEW AND Comfortable Cottage, on 4% street, No. 297. It has lately been putin scowls ppeis, re-paint- ed, and newly parered. and will sold cheap, and on the most satisfactory terms to any one wishing to purchase; or rented low to a good tenant Enquire of JNO.S. FINCH, corner of 12th and E streets. feb 21-it poss 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 ofthe Treasury. The location is one of the healthiest and most desirable in Washington. Meus furnished in the house. fe> 20-5 Aes FARM FOR SALE —THE subscriber will sell (for which he will take ade in city property) a valuable tract of Land ly- in Prince George’s county, Md , and about 9 miles of Washington, viz: 176 acres inall,:f which about 76 is in good wood land, consisting of oak, chestnut and hickory; 100 cleared and laid out in nine flelds, all under good and substantial post and rail fencing—a stream of w.ter runnin; through the entire fiel’s; 30 acres of excellen meadow ; 18 acres sown in wheat, § in rye, and 700 excellent fruit trees, with a good mili seat. For particulars apply to H.N. LANSDALE at Geo F. Kidwell & Co.’s Wood and Coal Yard, 1'th street, near Pa. avenue. feb 20-3t# OR RENT—THAT CONVENIENT FOUR story brick house, recently oceupied by Mr Andrada, on H, one door from 18th, No. 270, sug- piled with gas, water, &._ Thla property, {rap- 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* OR RENT—A WELL FURNISHED House, eligtbly situated. For terms, &c. ap- ply at No. 56 Missouri avenue. feb 2u-3u* OR RENT—A PARLOR ber. with or without gas. so, three suites of Chambers. Is prepared to take boarders either by the day or week. Apply at 275 Pa. avenue, between 10th and 11th streets feb 20-3t* THOS. W. JONES. Bi wench: OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, a part cleared, 2 fine soil and expo- sure for a market garden ; the rest well wooded, and will cut from 2,000 to 3,000 cords Oak Wood. Now on it 300 cords seasoned Oak, cut last win- ter. The improvements area small new dwelling, acorn house, and a stable for six horses. Price 5° per acre. Refer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of the Banking House of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co. feb i1-2w* F.OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE cornes of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine oe ae which she offers, with board. feb 1—t 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 attached, recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Blunt, corner of High and Gay streets, opposite the Hall. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-im OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with ail the modern conventences. Possessfon given on the first of February. Apply at No. 353 I st., tween 13th and 1th. jan 2%1—tf 10R RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. ‘nov 27—tf ——$—— N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Sears, adjoining the property formerly occupied by Colon | Cox, (called tae Cedars,) possessing case advanta/es as 2 betlding site, and market garden. It has a fine growth of young cedars and oak messon thegreat er part: f it—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders it m@e desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan R—dtf ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—1 will now sell my property, situated on the town and Rockville Turnpike, about two ove Georgetown, adjoining the village of ytown, where there is a post office. The tains 63% acres, and ‘s handsomely im- proved by « two-story brick hous. 32% 40, with a wing 25 4 31, and all necessary out houses. City property will be taken at ay. THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17—tf At United States Hatct. Pre ease HOUSE FOR RENT—A large dwelling house, ellgibly situated, near- ly opposite the City Hall, and handsomely far- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be renied for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf LAT ANT. Woman to cook, wash and iron for asmall family. tsood references can be given. Address “Y\?! Star otlice. feb 22- W ANTED-SEVERAL EXPERIENCED Canvessers, to canvars for illustrated works published every month. Wages from $2 to $3 perday. Address Box 106 Georgetown. D.C. postpaid feb 22-1t® WV Anrep PARTNER, WITH $3 000 or $1,000, in the Brick making business Five hundred dollars ors x hundred dollars want- ed within sixty days, to be increased as wanted during the brick making season The yard has the necessary sheds and kilns erected, and tools, &c., for six or seven gangs of hands; contains the best of clay. and is most con- veniently situated near the Capitol. The business ts safe, profits sati-factory and re- Mable. The best references, with all informa. tion, given. Alineto C. V., over ste ue office, wil feb 22—3teo ANTED.—A SITUATION AS A SEAM- stress, and todo light chamber work. Ad- dress C. W at this cflice. feb »2—1t* ANTED —BY A RESPECTABLE young man, aged 18, a situation to learn some re- spectabie mechanical trade; harness maker pre- ferred. Address -‘T. M ”’ at this office feb 22—1t* ARDENER AND SEAMSTRESS.—An ex- perienced Gardener may bear of a good situ- ation—Single man preferred—by applying, with references, at 5u8 H street, near Seventh, from 6 to 6 In the evening. feb 21 3i* ANTED—TO HIRE A WOMAN TO DO ordinary housework in a small family—lib oper signature, at the receive attention. eral wages and permanent Sp fecimert will be ven to qne who will do her erself pro) 707 Seven uty and conduct i e's . street, near Pag feb 21-2 D—TO PURCHASE - BRICK H ontaining from ten to twelve rooms. situated ins pleasant locality. Address W O'S, Star office, stating location and terms. Also, waated to hire a good cook, washer and ironer. Same address. Ej) WAN TED—BY A YOUNG MAN, $50 for the pur, of enabling him to per- fect and render available a new and bighly im- portant invention. $100 will be paid therefor in two months. Satisfactory explanations given. Address ‘‘Fifty Dollars Wanted,” 7 Office. feb 20-3t speaks and writes English, wishes to get a situation where he could make himself generally useful. For information apply to CHAS. WAL- TER, 397 D street, opposite City Hall. feb 16-1w* ‘AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and ironer, in asmall family. A slave Is preferred. No one need aoply without eva Teoomamendations, Apply at this office. jan 19— AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Of! Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and size x! Hioetibn to-order with disvatch. ‘ Also, a jot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable shelving, &c.,0on hand. Terms moderate to suit mes, cash. | ON Bold, Work Regilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. i 255 Penna. avenue, pean! Kirkwone port dec 19 F -«.t WAGNER. i ee pocmmamencs ** TS By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Pyeric SALE OF FURNITURE AND Household Effects —On TUESDAY mom- ing, March Ith, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of newaa eait ie Eilcare thd Household » f she] Effects vine sel his Furniture and Ho: Walnut plush-covered French Sofas De cane a Chai TS Ronee Tables Blue Demask Curtains v Lace Cixtaive, te. Looking-glass, Clock Stoves : Gotrage ci aamaber Bet, Totlet Sets ainu urea Superior Feathe: Beds ii ice Bo sters and Pillows Blankets, Comforts, Counter Three ply Carpets, Oitelots, Rags Superior Cook Stove and Fixt.res Refrigerator, Tin Ware, Kitchen Utensils, &c_ Terms : $30 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 90 days, forsatisfactorfly endorsed notes, bearing interest. feb 2-d J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BUTELER, Auctioneer. SAbe OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD Furniture at Au -—On THURSDAY, at 10% o'clock A M , I shall sell, at the residence of Mrs. Hum "s, on B street, between 2d and 3d streets, all of uae and Kitchen Furniture, consisting in rt of— Mahogany spring-seat Chairs do Y Sbfasand Lo Curtains and Ornaments, gilt-frame Mantel and Pier Mirrors sg ne, mod arm and recker Chairs, mahogany ere tag Qvartette and other Tables, parlor and chamber Carpets Hall and step Ollcloth, French China Tea Set Crockery and Glars Ware, Plated Castor Iroa Hat Rack, Hall and other Lamps Dressing and plain Bureaus, Wardrobes Maple Arm Chatrs, French Cottaye Bedsteads “Needle-work Ottomans, Hair and olher Mattresses Washstands, Bedding, Tollet Sets Walnut Dining Table, Tin Safe Parlor Chamber, and Cooking Stoves Cooking Utensi!s, &c - The attention of housekcepers is particularly called to the sale, as the Furniture isin exellent cndition, having been in use but a few months Terms: Under $30, cash; over SW, a credit of 20, 60, and £0 days, for sprees. endorsed notes, bearing interest. Cc. W. BOTELER, feb 22+dIs Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. LEGANT FURNITURE AND HOUSE. keeping Effects at Auction —On MON- DAY morning, March 34, at o’ciock, at the Tesidence of weorge Patton, No. 463 6th street, near the Unitarian Church, we shall sell all his Furniture and Housekeeping Effects, which are nearly new and of very saperior quality, viz: Handsome suite of rosewood green and gold bro- catelle covered Furniture Suite walnut-carved crimson plush covered Part lor Furniture Elegant zebra wood, rosewood, and walnut mar- ble-top Tables Walnut carved Etagere, do Whatnot Suite of handsome Silk Damask Curtains, with lace curtains, Cornice, &c . Superior Tapestry, Brossels, and three-ply Car- ts pel Rich Gas Obandeliers, China and Parian Marble Vases Ormaments, Girandoles Handsome brouze and gilt French Time-piece Bronze Orr aments and Figures Fancy Chairs, Footstools, Engravin, Superior Hearth Rugs, Stair Oak Hall Set, Hat ‘tree Stair Rods and Eyes Extension Dining Table, marble-top Sideboard Silver- plated Castors, Spoons and Forks French China, rich Gut Glassware Handsome marble top walnut, mahogany, and painted Cottage Sets Superior hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows . Marseilles (uilis, Biankets, Comforts Lounges, Chairs, Tables, Toilet Sets Chamber Stoves, Window Shades, Looking- glasses Superior Refrigerator, Cooking Stove, &c Tegether with an excellent assortment of Kitchen Requisites “ Terms: $30 and under cash; over that stin a credit of two and three months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest feb21—4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. eee BOARDING. J OARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No. 309 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with lod; ‘ing and well furnished rooms, in a quiet part of the city. feb? BoAky, cc—urs. BATES.ON THES. W. corner of Pennsytvanis avenue and 9th street is prepazed tw accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—u arpets. Olleloth FINE ARTS, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CLASSIC ENGRAVINGS and original ETCHING by the most celebrated o'd Masters, as R_ Monghen, Longhi, Strange, Woollett, Rembrandt, A. Du rer, Mare Antonio, and others, among which are ‘THE AURORA, by Guino. MADONNA ST. SISTO, by Raruaer. VENUS, by Titian, ete For W. ADAM’S Bookstore, 38 Pa. avenue, three doors from 4 st. feb 18-lw* ruments just received, and for sale low at TH. R. U. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Kase. A‘so, with Allen’s pat- eatcoatinnous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cjear!ness, = br. M's 2etermined to some pene with every improvement in Dentistry, cid Will strive to please and. profit bis patrons. REFERENCE: P.D Gurley, DD. Hon. R H Gillet, JG. Binney, D_D. Hon. 8 A Douglas, B Sunderland, D.D Dr R P Patterson, H. R. Schoolcraft, Esq. Dr. R H Coolidge. Hon. C Mason, Dr. Thomas Miller, Hon. A O P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col lege. nov 23—t? ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT .—Newand second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and con nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 496 Eleventh street, ebove Pa. avenue F. C. REICRENBACH. sep S—6meoSTu&Tb* OST YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the Ball of the House of Representatives, a Poli- cy of Life Insurance which had been sent on to be exeoguted. The large white envelope in which it was enclosed is addressed to the owner. It is of no value whatever except to that person. The finder will receive many thanks by leaving it at the Star office, or with the Postmaster the House of Representatives. reb 7-tf A CHANCE FOR A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. AVING DETERMINED TO DI8CON- tinue my business I offer at private sale, m entire stock of GKOCERIES, WINES, LT- QUORS, STORE FIXTURES, &c., on accom modating terms. The Store, which is favorably lo-ated and very well constructed for business, comfort and con- venience, is forrent. The business is now pay- ing well and can be greatly improved 'o any person desirous of engaging in the trade a favorable opportunity is now sates Shy For partic! &c., apply to SOHN Y KILLMON, _feb 18-tf corner Pa. av. and Firet street. UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIM ARD—THE UNDERSIGNED, JOHN C. DEVEREUX, of New York city, and M THOMPSON, of Washington, D C.. Attorneys and Counsellors-at-iaw, are associated for the legal prosecution of claims for creditors of Gov- ernment, in the Court of Claims. They will co operate in immediate and careful attention to business matters at Washington which may be entrusted to their care by gentlemen of the profession and claimants in the city of New \ ork, or elsewhere in any part of the Union. They may be consultea at any time, personally or by letter, either at New York or Washington. Particular information as to claims which have been at any time before Congress or Departments can be furnished at ence upon application by the parties interested JOHN GC. DEVEREUX, No 90 corner of Wall street, New York elty. Broadway, M. THOMPSON. Washington ely. -B— 5 ereux {: Courtof Claims, umusegonen of tne ALLINERY. ™M ADAME DEVOS WILL CLOSE her stock of MILLINERY at pe THE LAKES, 504 Pa. avenue, near Adams? Express, during the present week, at even less than cost ices, preparatory to the opening for the Spring ashions. Bargains may be had. feb 19-#*" CAST-l » CLOTHING Rover, ae .vstT AND SOLD 4'¢ 7% LOUISIANA ite Holmead’ » mear Frean trwugh post ole, 2 “Mr M TELEGRAPHIC WEv’s, FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY MOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. ed Ee" At the bour of to press, nothing had been beard diss Soarpnetean steamers now due at that port. ———— American Convention ee. Patuapetpata, Feb. 224.—The Netiosal Convention organised temporarily this morn. ing, by nominating Isaac Hazelhurst of Phila- delphia, as chairman. Mach time wae occu- pied in examining the credentials of delegates. There was considerable difficulty in the Penn- sylvaniadelegation among the rival claimants for seats The weather is warm and springlike. Flage are displayed at every point of the city. Bhode Island Politics. Provivence, Feb. 22.—The Democratic State Convention yesterday nominated Amer- ious V. Potter for Governor; and William ie Alfred Anthony, Ariel Bal- jou, Peleg Gardiner, J. Burroughs, William S. Miller, Elisha R. Potter, and Al:”” bert S Gallio, for delegates to the National Convention Later from Havana. New Orveans, Feb. 21.—The Blaek Warrior, from New York via Havana, 17th inst., hes arrived at this port. The po- litical news from Havana is unimportant. The weather had been more favorable, but the sugar crop was undoubtedly short. The mar- ket was active, with a good speculative de- mand, and 14,000 or 15,000 boxes bad been contracted for at $22a$23.50 per box. Mo- lasses was firm. Weather in Baltimore. Battiwore, Feb. 22.—The weather to-day is delightful, and the snow is rapidly disap- pearing. Charleston Markets. Cuarceston, Feb 21.—The sales of Cotton for the a b been 12,000 bales, at an sd- vance of tc. Wequote middling " 28,000 Baise eee Our stock is now New Orleans Markets. New Onueans, Feb. 21 —Prices of gotten are easier, but not quotably lower. Sales of 6,500 bales. Molasses is bell at 344 cents. Freights—Cotton, to Liverpool, 19 32ds penny. Baltimore Markets Bartiwore, Feb. 22.—Flour is lower; alee f Howard Street at $7.25, and City Mills at $7. Wheat is slightly and nominal.Corn is dull and unchanged; yellow 562600, white 56. Provisions exhibit a little more animation; Bacon shoulders 8fa8}, sides 9¢a92, hams 11¢ al2ic New York Markets. New Yorx, Feb. 22.—Flour is firm; sales of 4,500 bbis. straight State $7; Ohio $8 12; Southern ia iaeees sales at sfor ls; South- Wheat is dull; sales of 800 bi ern red $1.82. Corn is languid; sales of 8000 bushels Western mixed 77¢ ° Pork is lower; sales of 800 bbls. at $15,878. Beef isdull; sales of 200 bbls. at $14.25, Lard is firm; sales of 200 bbls. at 10fc Whisky is firm; sales of 100 bbls at 29%c. Stock Markets. New Yorn, Feb. 22.—Stocke are dull. Chicago and Rock Island 95}; Cumberland Coal Company 253; New York Central 943; Pennsylvania Coal Company 98; Reading 88}. Virginia 6’s 952; Illinois Central 7's, bds, 87; Sterling exchange is firm at 9c. premium. A4ERIVALS AT PRINCIPAL HOTELS National Hetsi—wittiam evr. Robt Martin, NY 3K Ban & ly, Pa N Pails, do C Benton, NY S38 Ely, Balt J Baird, Pa RN Petersen, NY W Leta, do W Brown, Ma Z ee. do A Palmer, NY #£ T Hubbill, L Carlin, St Louis RM McLane, Md BH Spangle, Pa C Wolf, do T Regers, do G Cowne. do J Bum, do B Bennett, do C O Met, NY © A Bennett, do RH Pennington, MZ Beasman, do JH (oo a Pa H L Nevis, do JH Judkiis, Texas NJ Nevis, do JB Wilkins, do J Carty, Pa N T West, Mass JV Stanes, do i J Codenbeed, Ala GW Gadin, do M H Jenks, Tex LL Houps, do A Childs & ly, Boston JF Ford, Ohio H L Barnum & ly, Md 8 T Stewart, Va F W Bennett & ly,do J J Lam, Ma B Crawford, Pa JD Head, K: W M Mott, Mass J J Hanes, Ga a Sys? ie = AP ap nae NY 5 L Banty, rs Jul) Col John Nelson, do oe W 5 Gi tings, do Miss Anna Dean, do ¥ B Dideer. do Mr Biasdel & ly, Mass J Fritz, NY F 8 Figneir, Pa JY Schiuy, Md R McArann, do Willards’ Hetel—s.¢.® m.a. wnaagp JH Russall, ly, Tenn J Hurdle, NC Miss Russall, do A 8 Robinson, Ala Cart Hunter, NY SH Hurd, do G Binswanger, Ga J W Carter, Va R Williams D T Wood, Ma M Wells, Ma 8 B Daniger, NY P'S Jones, RI D Woodbury, do Dr Crumwel}, Can J Lewis, do JS Brooks, Me G W Hater, do J F Baker, ty, Mr Lyon, da Miss Baker, do SD McMillen, ly,do Miss M Baker, do R D Bardwell, 60 Mast Baker, do S P Richards, NJ C Botuer, Cal P N Smalley, Del F F Carlow, Wis B F Todd, iy, La B Carlow, do M_C Smithson, Tex 8 B Shark, NMex 2 Rye = G Thumb, 3 lenry, Pa 0 B Townsend, Va W Daniels. Ct 8 Schooler, Eng R Butkr, Tean W A Jacobs. 8 C Sastea, USN M Sullivan M Macener. Pa E Allen, NY L Summers, Ga W C Milligan, ly, Pa J Sealy, Va WT Rice, do EJ Me NY neaien ly, 2 dau’rs, W Sanford, Mass a young, ly, Vi A L Morton, Dei N Jobson’ La” E D Henry, 0 C Gray. Va J Livingston, Md E Howland, ly, do Browns’ Hetel—: P & u. sews 4 Darden, NC W _H Wood, do W_Thomson, Iowa E8 Alvord, Ind JC Hall, do R B Wrighter, Pe G Sefton, J Eschbach, Mad J_A Eschbach, do Miss Linton, M Berry, Pa Miss Sutton, do W Hunter, do i Thorne, Me A Jobn+on, co Cc Crabill, O AH Hilleary, NY cM Childs, NY S L Norrie, Ma A Groeskeck, do W T Martiand, do J Headley, do J Head. Va JT Blaney, Mess W Smoot, do W Bakewell, Pa T Wheeler, do HC Jones, Ma A Snowden, da Sw NY JS Hert, do RG Ward, Na T L Bart, do W Foster, Ala W Parvin, Pa JAB . Pa 3H Herman, do H Bland. do J Clark, O D Harding. La B W Psrsons, RI TAB » do Miss Lewis, do Hon T Clark, Md United States Hotel—a. c. macrnat, i J Garrow, O RSSennay, Va R G Sanson, Va 6 D Smith, A'e B B Craycroft & ly, Pa W B McK+jjer, $C Miss F. Veatie H P Dovyai, Ma Miss E Beck, Pa Hon P_ , Ve R KR Smith, do JF. Anderson, NJ EJ Johnson, Mass ‘é W Ransome, Mé G R Gree: , do E W Cobb, Mass J A Edingson, NY E Sissons, do G Ridder, do G@ W Keys, O MM Hom on, NJ C Parmenter, NY J Rea, c Kirkweed Heuse—z. x. & 4. KIREWees, 10 Taylor, Va J Ames, Ma FPChisman,do -& P_Walsh, NY E Gaines, do Pi Lag va iist > LC Heskett, f° ¥ rhe