Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Hesrew Festivar.—We enjoyed the privi- lege, yesterday evening, of attending a festi- yal held by the Israel! in the District of Columbia, in order to raise fands for the pur- chase of a copy of their Sarmar, or Holy Law, which is written on parchment with peculiar ceremonies and care, the least defect or blot the whole useless. On entering «Harmony Hall,” the scene of the feast, we found congregated a large number of ladies and gentlemen, but no other “ Gentile’’ than the representative ofthe Star. Many of them were unmistakeably of the Teutonic race, and almost every one had the characteristic physi- of the ‘‘chosen people.”? Some of the “daughters of Salem’’ were of that rare loveliness which would prompt the service of a ote years’ apprenticeship to possess them, as ——‘‘ walk in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and skies, And all that’s best ef dark ard bright, Meet in their aspect and their eyes.’” The feast was arranged under the direction of Captain Luli and S Pibram, in the genuine German style, while everything was in strict accordance withthe Mosaic Law. It may not be generally known to our readers that the Israelites not only reject all pork, lard, or other portions of the ‘‘ unclean beast,’’ but use no meat which has not been slaughtered and dressed in accordance with the customs of their fathers. As they select no animals marred by “spot or blemish,’’ the meat bear- ing the Hebrew stamps is sought after by dainty Christians in our northern cities. To give an idea of the different soups, ragouts, puddings, poultry, game and pastries, served up with varied gravies, requires a better ac- uaintance with the culinary lore of Deutch- and than we i When the guests were seated ata table which was set around three sides of the hall— the ladies within, and the gentlemen on the outside—an appropriate welcoming address was made by Mr. Joseph Fridenwald, the Pres- ident of the association. Mr. Mela, officiating Rabbi of the congregation, then pronounced a blessing in Hebrew, cutting a rtion of the loaf baked for Sabbath use, and dipping it in salt before he eat it. The bread was passed around, and then the feast commenced. Solids and fluids were presented in abundance, and were enjoyed by all who partook of them. After the first portion of the feast had been discussed, the officiating Rabbi ascended the orchestra, and delivered an address to his con- gregation. As it wasin German, we could not note down his remarks, but they appeared to give great satisfaction to hishearers. When he had concluded, Mr. Fridenwald read the following Regular Toasts : The memory of George Washington—Puter Patric. Standing and in silence. ss The President of the United States. The Mayor of the City of Washington, John T. Towers. The City of Washington—The Capital of the United States of the United States of America; the centre of the Western Continent. Civil and religious liberty—The last hope of all men. ‘i The Statesmen of America—The history of the world has produced no greater The Prese—Tho Archimedean lever of a re- publican government. Woman—The genius of whose inspiration controls the destiny of man Responses were made to several of these, but we prefer giving the remarks of but two members of the congregation in full, as defining their real position, and testifying their firm belief in the faith of their fathers : Mr. Henry King. President of the Hebrew Young Men’s Literary Association. rose in to acall,ardsaid: The present fes- tive occasion is well calculated to invite us to serious reflection. I, at least, for one, feel its of solema import crowding to my mind, and, with your permission, I shall clothe them into words, not to amuse you, but to excite you to action. Look back with me into the vista of time, to that blessed land in the East, where our fathers lived, the chosen people of the Lord, who, himself, said unto them: “I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bond- . Now therefore hearken, 0, Israel, unto path and unto the judgements which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live and go in and the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you. Keep, there- fore, and do them ; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the ions, which shall hear all these statutes, and say : Surely this great nation is a wise and under- atandin| ople.”” oy Te prolle wisdom of the Thorab, and it has ever been a light upon the way of theehildren of Israel. Under that law Israel became the mightiest nation in the time of David and Solomon. They obeyed it by the rivers of Babylon, where they hanged their harps tothe willows. Itwent withthem when they were dispersed over the whole earth; and though persecuted, despised, and trodden into the dust by the foulest oppression, the Thorah remained the joy, the comfort, the h, and the rallying point for all Is raelites through thousands of years We, Mr. President, and ladies, and gen- tlemen, are the descendants of those who were thus highly favored to possess the laws which were not devised by the erring judgment of fallible men, but by Him whose name is Eternity. Evento usit is oy dear and recious. We have assembled here to-day to castes means and ways to secure to us and to those after us this written law of our God. Who is so recreant to his descent that he would not willingly give his all to se> to us and our descendants this highest gift of heaven ? I, for one, am ready to do my part joyfully, and with humble pride. I rejoice that I was born in Germany, the land of science. I am proud to be a citizen of America, the home of the brave and the land of the free ; but above all, [thank God that I am a Jew—one of the children of Israel—the chosen people of God Capt. Jonas P. Levy, rising in response to acall of the guest, said: My good friends: Having been called upon by your for a sentiment on this interesting occasion, de- voted to the sacred purpose of purchasing our Holy Law, or what we term in Yedish a Sapbar, I will attempt to premise it by a few words I have never in my life made a speech, except on ship-board to my crew; and I scarcely know what to say to such @ respectable audience. Being now brought to an anchor amidst the reefs and shoals of mercantile occupation, surrounded by the ablest and most talented of our coun- trymen in a section far removed from my ac- eustomed element, I am almost ashamed to utter a word. But whyshould I be ashamed. No, my friends, 1 am not ashamed to speak my honest sentiments in this land of liberty, aes freedom of opinion and of g bh is aranteed to every one. Although our race as been oppressed in monarchial govern- ments, here in this, rescued from despotism by the immorta! Washington, we are free from the op; r’s wrong. and not only enjoy civil liberty. but that still higher blessing, reli- gious freedom. My friends, a great and good man, who stands second to no _ bere ae htened eoun for riotism and ability, has re- penrmritias ay in the Senate and before the whole world proved himself, so far as sectarian rejudice is concerned, not less a Jew than a Bavistian He advocated rights that are just andi dear to us, and koows no distinction be- tween his fellow-citizens because of their reli- ious faith You all know that it is the Hon. wis Cass of whom I speak, and you testi- fied your gratitude to him on the occasion of the recent eevere accident that befel him There is not a heart that throbs before me but was sadly oppressed on hearing the painful intelligence; and we supplieated the God of Lsrael, according to the rights of our religion, to preserve his life and restore him to health. We all rejoice to know that he is now not only out of danger, but so rapidly recovering that it is expected in a ver: hex time he will be able to resume 0 lic labors. ~~ friends, before closing these few re- marke, [ would say a word or two to you in relation to our duty to our Government. You know thatitis based upon the people’s will, who are the —_ sovereigns amongus. They made it, and, if they chose, can unmeke ii. Our government is a model government. There fs none fike it on the face of the earth. It Secures the greatest amount of happiness to the greatest number, and the avenues to opu- lence, honor and distinction, are open to all alike. Ought we not then to use every exer- tion to preserve such a roment? Let us discountenance all factions that would under- mine the Constitution and dismember the Union. Let the Constitution and laws be our guide and government. ‘‘The price of liberty is eternal vigilance,”’ and if we would preserve our freedom, we must be jealous of any en- croachment upon it. To such ef you, my friends, as happened not to have been born in this country, 1 would re- spectfully suggest that, however natural it is to love your fatherland, it is your duty tocul- tivate a warmer affection for the country that adopts you, and which shelters and protects you. Let me advise you to Americanise your- selves as much as possible. Speak our lan- guage, study our Fise'prrise institutions, and learn to think and feel like an American. No matter where you were born, if you have been naturalized, if you respect the Constitu- tion and laws, if you re; the union of the States as the bulwark of our freedom, if you feel a flush of pride rising to your forehead when you see the stars and stripes flaunting in the breeze, you are as good an American as if you had been born in the very heart of America. 1 will not detain you any longer, and will close by submitting the following sentiment : The Hon. Lewis Cass, the patriot, states- man and scholar.—May he soon resume his seat in the Senate, of which body he isa light and an ornament. Solomon Pibram, Esq , responded to a sen- timent in German, and then an original poem in the Lar oar of “fatherland” was read by Mrs. N. A. Schloss, of Georgetown. It was a spirited and humorous production, replete with allusions to the occasion, and urging the young men, who had neither wives or children to support, to put their hands in their pockets and contribute liberally. Joseph Fridenwald, Esq., President of the Association, made an eloquent response to a per anese pi 4 sentiment. But a few years had elapsed, he said, since the Israelites in the District could scarcely number the requi- site number of ten to hold acommunion—now they are over ahundred and fifty streng. They have regular worship, they are preparing to erect a Synagogue, they have regular schools, they have literary and beneficial societies, they have a ladies’ charitable association—in short, they have everything which Judaism teaches and which she demands. Mr. Fri- denwald then went on to show that the United States, of all other lands, is a pleasant home for those of the Israelitish persuasion, where they are neither put at with the finger of scorn, or politically disqualified. They con- sequently assimilate at once, and cling to the land of their adoption, the cherished home of Freedom. Remarks were also made by Captain Luli, Mr. Schloss, Mr. Friedlich, and Mr. L. Op- nheim, the trepsurer of the association. otters were read from the Hon J. P. Benja- min, of Louisiana, and the Hon. P. A. Phil- lips, of Alabama, the latter enclosing a check for ten dollars. Donations were then made for the purchase of the “‘ Holy Law”’ by every one present, in turn. As each one handed in his gift, the Rabbi chaunted a Hebrew prayer of thanks- giviog, mentioning the donor and the amount, and at the close the entire audience joined in the response. This chaunting appeared in- spiring, and recalled the days when : ‘* The harp the monarch minstrel swept, The King of men, the loved of Heaven, Which Music hallow’d while she we O’er tones her heart of hearts had given, Redoubled be her tears. its chords are riven! It softened men of iron mould It gave them virtues not their own; No ear to dull, no soul so cold, That felt not, fired not to the tone, Till David’s lyre grew mightier than his throne!” After the gentlemen and the ladies had con- tributed, donations were announced from the Hebrew societies, and then by others in be- half of relatives now at sea. This public thanksgiving is considered a great blessing, rendering the donors acceptable in the eyes of the God of Israel. The sum contributed, we are informed, was over two hundred dollars. When all had contributed, the second por- tion of the feast was served. Several young gentlemen sang « German ballad, and there was a prospect when we left—almost ten o’clock—-that the pleasant interchange of speech, song and sentiment, would be kept up until alate hour. It was a festival not easily described, and which it is hardly possible even to give an idea of in the limits of a newspaper article. But if any of our readers ever have an opportunity to assist at an Israelitish festi- val, let them not fail to attend. Meanwhile, success to the congregation, and may they soon chaunt the Psalms of David in their Syna- gogue Tar Narap Quezn.—This long anticipated and anxiously expected spectacle, which, ac- cording to the voices of the Baltimore press and the expressed opinions of those who have seen it, is the par excellence of dramatic ef- fects, is to be performed for the first time in ourcityon next Wednesday evening. From the reports in regard to it, we may naturally expect to see the National Theatre filled to its utmost capacity, and furthermore if the splen- dors come up to the praises and promises made, the ‘“‘spacious interior’? will not present a beggarly account of empty boxes during the three nights devoted to its representations Its merits are manifold; beautiful scenery, deli- cious music, graceful dances, startling com- bats, humorous incidents, grand military evo- lutions and martial maneuvers, liberal ap- pointments, costly dresses, rich paraphernalia, superb “ mountings,’ and withal a host of young and pretty girls. It has been per- formed eighty-eight consecutive nights in the Monumental City, and is always{a “sure card’’ in any city in the Union We learn that for the express accommoda- tion of families, ladies, and children, and rsons residing at a distance from the city, r. Jarrett will give a special exhibition on Thursday afternoon at 2} o'clock. Tae Paixter’s Bary.—Of the many full and agreeable balls which have been given in the metropolis during the present season, none have equalled that projected and car- ried out by the typographical fraternity. The Washington Assembly room was thronged by @ well-pleased and happy congregation of the eraft, while a large array of the fair sex ele- antly attired, added to the brilliancy of the estive scene Hon. J.T Towers, Mayor of Washington, and A. @ Seaman, Hsq., Super- intendent of Public Printing, were among the prominent members of the ‘ Art preservative of Arts,’’ present. Esputa’s fine band dis- coursed stirring strains, as the gay votaries of Terpsichore threaded the mazes of the dance, and nothing occurred to mar or diminish the enjoyment of the evening. Vive la Presse, and may the Printers have many more balls, for their own enjoyment, the gratification of their friends, and the delight of the fair ladies who grace the scene of their festivity. Farat Raitroap Accipent.—On Saturday afternoon last, as the train that left thiscity 3p. m., wasa little beyond the Laurel Factory Station, two men were observed sit- ting upon the track, and the whistle was im- mediately blown, and the brakes put down, as well asthe bell rung; but the men, who were probably intoxicated, did not seem to notice the approach of the train, and it was too near to be checked in season. The men were struck by the cow-catcher, and one of them, whose name was John Murphy, was crushed so badly as to die almost immediately. His companion, named George Harrington, was considerably cut and bruised, but is now doing well. The men had been at work, it seems, on a farm in the vicinity of Laurel Factory, and had started on foot for New York. Me. Demupster’s Concert.—To announce aconcert by Mr. Dempster is like noticing a new edition of the works of Shakspeare, or any other writer who has passed the ordeal of crit- icism, and 13 above the reach of comparison. The originator of his peculiar style of music— music distinguished alike by simplicity, power, pathos and humor—musiec which, by its grace and sweetness, searchég the deepest regesses of each listener's heart, arousing or subduing its passions with uel facility. If you have never heard Mr. Dempster, Go! If youhave heard him, we know you will not stay away. Tue Nationa Guarp, who paraded on the 22d, merit high honor for thus commemorating the anniversary of W: n's et et They paraded in wint form. looked well, marched well, and were well commanded by Captain Tait. Poticn Inreitte: —Capt. Davis, with other members of Sa pation fo made a do- scent upon the establishment of r Day, a colored man, on Seventh street, and arrested him and nine or ten more free negroes, for holding Bahia and unlawful assemblages. Justice Hollingshead fined Day twenty dollars poe and the others five dollars and costs each. In connection with the advertisement in an- other column, we would call attention to the fact that the Central Police office of Justice Hollingshead is open day of the week, (Sunday included.) from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m., where the services of police officers can be ob- tained at any hour. Suasz uP on THE ALEXANDRIA Roap.—Sat- urday night was particularlydark. Mr. Hut- ton, coming up from Alexandria with a friend, in a buggy, encountered Dr. Waring going in the opposite direction, and the collision must have ton & severe one, since both carriages were completely smashed up, and the frag- ments of the wreck, together with the men and horses were scattered pretty miscellane- ously in the soft mud thereabouts. Mr. Hut- ton and his companion got a lift up to this city ina hack, and the last we saw of them they were in one of our Pennsylvania avenue clothing stores divesting themselves of their spoiled clothes and negotiating for some new ones. For Suaus, Bors!—You, we mean, who on Seventh street, sept put out that poor old colored man’s eye with a lump of ice, as he was creeping painfully along, doubly bent with years, aad with the heavy load under which he staggered. Pause in season, boys; for the same spirit of evil which prompted such a cruel and unprovoked assault, will, if unchecked, carry you by easy stages to the gallows. Loox Our ror PassaGe Tateves.—There is a gang of thieves operating in this city, and in addition to depredatious already noticed, the passage of Mr. Sherman’s house, on Third street, near Pennsylvania avenue, was en- tered on Saturday night, and hats, overcoats, &c., taken away; also the boarding house of Mrs. Irving, on Four-and-a-half street, was entered on the same night, and shawls, cloaks, and talmas stolen. Joun B. Gove at the Smithsonian Institute is the great card of attraction to-morrow night. The public will bear in mind that no tickets can be obtained at the door. Missionary Exuisition.—The little folks are taking great pains to treat their friends to afine entertainment to-night at the Ninth street Methodist Protestant church. See ad- vertisement. Tue Konxeus.—Just look at the bill of good things offered by the Kunkels to-night and then stay away if you can. Tue Ixpications or Spring are thickening upon us. This morning the public gardener and his assistants have commenced trimming the trees upon the Avenue. Watcn Returns.—Robert Rar, (colored,) disorderly at theatre; work-house sixty days. Nathaniel Crampton, (slave,) disorderly st theatre; sixstripes. J.M Jefferson, (colered,) work-house sixty days. William H. Delany, (slave,) disorderly at theatre; six stripes. Benjamin Marlow, (slave,) loitering about tippling shops; paid fine and costs. John Blockson, (slave,) loitering about tippling shops; five stripes. Charles Grandersen, (colored,) loitering about tippling shops; paid fine and costi 7” Coughs, Asthma, Brenchitis —Jehn L BROWN & SON:—Gentlemen: A knowledge of the in which various articles of th bined by you toform the “B: Hal Trocnes,” ied me, three or four years since, to adopt their usp. The results have been such as to induce me to continue the practice, be- leving them of great benefit {nu many affections of the Bron- chial orgavs. Yours, ete. JF. W. Lame, M.D. Boston, September 1, 1862. Persous requiring « really good and lon) ove that can be depended upon ag an affect and bet made from the purset materi: BRONCHIAL TROCHES to be what th Put up tn boxes and sold at 26 cents erally, throughout the United Stat 4 PARKS, J. MILHAU, New York, Agents. For sale in Pu'ladelphia by F. BROWN ; New Orleans, J. SYMES; Ohi- cago, J. H. REED & O0.; Washington, J. N. CALLAN, feb L1— Dr. Sanford laxative, —_ ried article, and Cough Lozenge, ill find Brown's s Invigorater is a mil@ lant, and Is recommended to the ic worth {u the cureof the fol- (i veness, Chronic Diarrh Coll, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels, General Debility, Female Weakness, &c. For sale by draggists generally, and by Z. D. GILMAN, 468 Pa. avenue; also, by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 360 Pa. avenue, and by O. M. LINTHICUM, corner Bridge snd High streets, Georgetown, D. C. jan si if” Neah Walker & Coe., Marble Hall Clothing Emporium, Browns’ Hotel Building, respectfaliy aunounce that their display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING {s uow ready for inspection, comprising an assort- ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the uewest and richest de- signe in material, trimming and workmanship. To gentie- meu who stady excellence with economy in faablousble ar- Licles of dreas an opportunity # now offered for eelecting from one of theattractfve stocks of Goods in this clty, at very reduced prices- nov $—te i0™ Bronchitis, Coughs, Hoarseness.— BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES, or Covom Lozexoxs, mned recipe for the alleviation of , Hoarseness, Asthma, Irritation ‘exertion of the vocal men, Vocalists, Lawyer: PUB will dud them an admirable substitute for water in soothing the bronchial tubes anda va'uable ang efficient remedy. Con- taining no opfam, they oan be used as freely as requisite JOHN I. BROWN & SONS, Boston, Proprietors. For sale in Washington by J.N.CALLANand J.B MOORE; Baltimo: LEMAN & ROGERS; Philadelphia, E. BROWN; Ctneiunati, F. ECKSTEIN. feb 10—1w i[7” Dyspepsia.—There are but few who do not at some time experten: ps greased effect of tem- porary {ndlgestion, such as of fullness, weight a Uneasiness of the stomach, ngue, bitterness In the 4c. All such feelings are evidence of approaching dyspepsia, which should always be checked and cured by the use of HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, which are known t» be an infallible remedy for all auch complaints. To this thousands will testify who have tried them and proved the facts. Hostotter’s Bitters are for sele by our prinetpal Druggiste and Dealers generally. <i U7"Ambrotype.—Amongst the most at- tractive and beautiful specimens of the Photographic art, how on exhibition st WHITRHURST'S GALLEBY, are the AMBROTYPES. They are traly a beautiful Picture, and in some respects an improvement on the old familiar Da- guerrectypes. The Gallery contains quite # large collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotypes of the United States Supreme Court eince 1860; members of the United States conrts; President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other ablic men ofthe Nation. A visit to WHITEHURST’S GAL ExRy, No. aa Ponneylvanis avenue, ral wort the trou. bie and the time. nov 28—tf cr The Great Russian Remedy.—Pro BONO PUBLICO.—“ Every mother should have « box {u the house handy {nesse of accidents to the children.” REDDING’S RUSSIA SALVE. It 1s « Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and ts re- Sommended by physicians. It ie a sure and speedy cure for Bi Piles, Boils, Corns, Felons, Chilbains, and Old Sores ry kind; for Fever Sores, Ulcers, Itc, Scald Hi ttle Rash, ‘Bunions, Sore Nipples, )recommended by Burses,) Whitlows, Sties, Festers, Bites, Spider Stings, Frozen Limbs, Sait Bheum, Scurvy, Sore and Oracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts and Flesh Wounds, it a most valuable remedy and cure, which cau be testified to by thoussede who bave used it in the city of Boston and vicinity for the last thirty yeara. In no {i ce will this Salve do an injary, or ith 's prescriptions. It is made from the purest materials, fro: ‘ecipe brot articles growing in that couptry—end letters from all classes, clergymen, phys ‘sen captains, parses, and others who have used {t th , and recom- mend ft to others. Redding’s Russis 8: is put in large tin boxes, stam on the cover with a picture of a horse and @ disabled soldier, which picture is also engraved on the wrapper. Price, 35 Ceutss Box. Sold at all the stores tp town or country, and mre be ordered of any wholesale druggist, For sale at SHILLINGTON’S, Ageut for Weab- ngton, Jan 38 ht from Russie—of @ proprietors have rman Bitters, prepared son, at the German Medical Store, 130 hte, dafly increase in their well-de- cure of sll Diseases arising from de- These Bitters have, indeed, proved a blessing to the ho show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials. This medicine has established for itself # name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their promises, cannot reach. It jained the public confidence by the immense benefite that Save been derived from ft, aud will ever matutele tee posi- tion. Bee advertisement. dec 13—Sm. served celebrity rangement of the in Cin- CINNATI, OHIO.—CONVINCING EVIDENCE.—For mo than three years I have been suffering with rheumatism, az: ‘enlargement and pain of the bones and joints. I have strictly follawed the advice of physicians, and at other times used such femily medicines as had been recommended for the cure of rheumatiem ; still I did not improye {n the leset, and was to keep my bed, and thereby was pre ding to my busiuess. Some weeks ago I ‘a friend to try CARTER’S SPANISH MIX- TURE. The effect was wiraculous. I felt considerably im- proved after [had taken the fourth dose; I have only used one single bottie, aad am entirely free from all pain. better than [have felt for years, and [ attribute my com- letely-restored health soiely to the use of Carter’s Spanish Wisture. I cousider ite most excellent medicine for thew, moatism and all diseases of the blood, and cheerfully recom mend {t to the afticted. D. Bomarrr, southeast coruer Fourth and Walnut sts. Otncinnats, March 17, 1856, 51m Saeed FINE ARTS. Ds rey ASSORTMENT OF CLASSIC ENGRAVINGS and original ETCHING by the most celebrated old Masters, as KR. Monghen, or tule Amianis, seek otha eae which are? are ys al are "THE AURORA, by Guivo. MADONNA BT. SI8TO, by Raruazy. VENUS, by Titian, etc. t For sale at W. ADAM’S Bookstore, 438 Pa. avenue, three doors from 4} st. feb 18-lw* OST—A GOLD CAOSS. THE FINDER will be handsomely rewarded by leaving the same at 233 F street, feb O-2awiwe FOR SALE AND RENT. ———————— F 4 Reet AT We STORY DWELLING jouse, containing eight rooms, pleasantl: situated on’ 13th nea® the Smithsonian In stitute. Will be rented. low to a good tenant. Enquire of the Rev. Alfred Holmead, on B st , opposite the Smithsonian building. Possession ven immediately, feb 26—31* JAMES B. HOLMEAD. Fo SALE—A DESIRABLE LITTLE lace outside the bounds of the city, contain- ing 1% acres of land, in a high state of cultiva- tion, enclosed with a high and substantial fence, @ two story frame house with five rooms, sepa- rate kitchen, and other buildings family comfort, pump of water at the door, miles from the Centre Market, adjoint — Gales’ farm. For particulars e sub- scriber at the Dead Letter Office, General Post Office. or at No. 527 K street North. feb 23-3w GEORGE M. KENDALL. ARE CHANCE.—THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 94 street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for e!ther business or residence sites, and will be sold at a it sacri- fice H.C. HARROVER. feb 23-tf —— sess Fo RENT—LARGE AND PLEASANTLY situated Rooms can be obtained at No. 311 = Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. for 1 $$ eee Fe RENT—THE HOUSE NOW OCCU- Pied by the advertiser, situated on New York avenue, No. 162, near New Jersey avenue will be for rent onthe Ist March. [t contains 7 rooms; there isa sigan f of flowers in the garden, with erape ee fruit trees. Toa prompt tenant it will be rented at $10 per month. feb 22-3t WM. POWELL. OR SALE OR RENT.—THAT NEW AND Comfortable Cottage, on 4} street, No. 297. It has lately been put sew coer i et re-paint- ed, and newly papered. and will be 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 21-4t OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, a part cleared, a fine soil and expo- sure for a market garden ; the rest well wooded, and will cut from 2,000 to 3,000 cords Oak Wood. Now on it 300 cords seasoned Oak, cut last win- ter. 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 14 OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine double room, which she offers, with board. feb 4—tf 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 and a 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 Hail. ‘or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. 29-I1m OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession on the first of February. Apply at No. 3531 st., between jan 3—tf 13th and 14th. OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMIPIT’S, 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 Georgetown, adjoining the proj formerly occupied by Colon | Cox, (called the Cedars,) poss-ssing rare advanta:es as a building site, and market garden. It hasa fine growth of young cedars and oak mess on the great er cf it—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- i m and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders it more desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 2—atft ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I wiil now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the re of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 63} acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 32% 40, with @ wing 25 31, and all necessary out houses. City property will be taken THOS. J MARSHALL, At United States Hotel. URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A jan 17—tf large di houze. bly situated, near- ly opposite the City H PAE handsomely fur- nished, containing Tooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf WANTS. ANTED—A SITUATION AS CHAMBER- meid and to do me sewing Reference ven. Apply at Mrs FAVIER’S, No. 249 Pa. ee sg! feb 25—3t* ANTED—AN ACTIVE WHITE Woman to cook, wash and iron for a family residing a short distance from thecity. She must under- stand baking and milking, and be willing to make herself generally useful. None need apply without recommendations. Call on Wednesday, between 10 and 12 o’clock, at 539 H street, be- tween 6th and 7th streets. feb 25—2t* ANTED—A GOOD COOK. WASHER and ironer fora small family. Best recommen- dations required. Apply at No. 352 G street. feb 25—1t* UARD WANTED—BY A LADY IN A private family, where there are no other bosrd- ers preferred. Address ‘‘Johnson,’’ at this office. feb 25—1t* ANTED—BY A FIRST CLASS (colored) Servant, who can furnish the best testimo- nials as to capacity, honesty, oe y. &c., a sit- uation as waiter in a respectable family, or as traveling servant. Address ‘“‘N M”’ at this office. feb 25—1t* ANTED—A WOMAN TU DO THE Cook- ing, washing and ironing fora small fam- ily. Toa good cook the best wages will begiven. A colored woman preferred. Address ‘‘Cook’ at the Star office. feb 25—3t ANTED—TO RENT A SMALL FARM, within three or four miles of Washington. Rent not to exceed $300. Address ‘‘J B,”’ thro’ the Post Office. feb 23 3t® ‘ANTED—A SITUATION BY A YOUNG ‘Woman to cook, wash and tron for a small family. Good references can be given. Address “cy ,’* Star office. feb 22- AN TED—A COLORED WOMAN AS washer and ironer, in asmallfamily. A slave is preferred. No one need gone without good recommendations. Apply at this office. jan 19— AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- French or German Looking Glasses ; Portrait or Picture Frames round, oval or square Oll Paint large and sma! Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and eed size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disratch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to sult the times, for cash. . N.B.—Old Work Kegiit, and Looking Giass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. UARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, No. 309 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with lodging and well furnished rooms, in a quiet part of the city. feb9 OARD, &c.—MKS. BATES, ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street ig prepared to accommodate gentlemen withrooms, with, or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with tholr patronage. aps—t 25 PERCENT BELOW MARKET PRICE. ERRINGS AND MACKEREL OF A 8U- fees juality, at reduced prices. RESH PINE APPLES. PINE APPLE CHEESE ye > JONAS P. LEVY, 474 Pa. avenue. Wines, Liquors, Segars and Fine Groceries. feb 20-2w ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT .—Newand second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and conve- nient terms for sgle; sepond hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 408 Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue ne REICHENBACH, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Arrival of Steamer Atlantic. FOUR Days LATER FROM EUROPE. Nuw Yorn, Feb. 24.—The steamer Atlantic arrived. She experienced stron; westerly gales, for ten — “Teer Se | was three jays in large fields of ice. e brings dates from Liverpool to the 6th of Feb: 5 The Atlantic brings no tidings of the steam- er Pacific, which has caused renewed fears for her safety. On the 10th of February, in lat. 51, and long. 17, the Atlantic passed the steamship America from Halifax The news by the Atlantic is important, both political and commercially. e peace ne- gotiations progress favorable. WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES. The news by the Atlantic of most real inter- est is that Great Britain is in a state of excite- ment again on the subject of a war with the United States. It had been again asserted on *Change at Liverpool that Mr. Buchanan had demanded his passports, and his absence from Lady Palmerston’e soiree was attributed to a perso: jisunderstanding between Lord Clar- endon and himself. The general tone of the overnment press is insulting to tho United States, but the feeling of the people is friendly. Lord Clarendon, is reported to have spoken in the most impressive manner to Mr. Buchan- sn, which the latter promptly checked by closing the interview Itissaid that the Derby party intend to bring forward a motion in Parliament on the subject of the omission of all allusion to Ameri- ca in the Queen’s speech. It is also stated that England and France have jointly sent Envoys to Brazil to enlist thatcountry against the interests of the United States in Central America. In the meantime the general tone of the English press is threatening and presumptuous to the United States. he purely commercial presses form an exception, and the Chambers of Commerce of Manchester and Liverpool protest against any interruption of amicable relations, but seem to regard matters as at a crisis. The funds have been depressed by the threat- ening aspect of affairs. THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. The Journal des Debats, of Paris, has along and labored editorial to prove that, up to the present point the interests of France and Eng- land are indentical, but that a continuance of the war, either in the Baltic or Asia, would only subserve to the private interests of Eng- land. General Prince Paskiewitch died at Warsaw on the morning of the lst inst The preliminary protocol was signed at Vienna cn the Ist instant by the reprezenta- tives of France, England, Turkey, Austria and Russia, agreeing to open a conference at Paris within three weeks. Lord Clarendon has been appointed the English plenipotentia- ry There is a very doubtful report that the Peaperans of Russia and Austria will visit Paris during the Conference. An armistice will probably be agreed upon tothe end of March. All goes favorably in the direction of peace. The armistice will doubtiess only affect land operations, There is nothing of interest from the Crimea or Asin, The last docks at Sebastopol have been destroyed. Letters from Hamburg to the 3d state that eleven cargoes of sulphur, three of saltpetre and two of lead had arrived there during the week, several of them in British ships. and all were half way on the route to Russia. THE MARKETS. Livexpoot, Feb. 5.—Cotton is steady, with but little change. Breadstuffs are much de- pressed. Wheat is4d and flour ls. lower. Corn is dull. Beef, Pork and Lard dull. Ba- con steady. Sugardull. Rosin in fairdemand. Money tight, with a large demand. Arrival of the Steamer Asia. New Yor, Feb 24.—The steamer Asia has arrived with Liverpool dates to the 9th, being three days later than the advices re- ceived by the Atlantic. As renee the position of the relations be- tween England and the United States, the news by the Asia is important. The Loudon Morning Advertiser states that Sir Henry Bulwer had intimated that he would like to act as mediator between the British Government and Mr. Buchanan. This movement is said to be at the desire of Lord Palmerston An interview was to take place at the Embaasy, when Sir Henry would explain atlength to Mr. Buchanan the compromise which he is prepared to recommend. All other papers maintain a profcund silence on the subject. The Pienipotentiaries of the five great pow- ers were beginning to assemble at Paris to attend the Peace Conference. A severe storm occurred Coast on the night of the 7th can vessels were damaged THE CENTRAL AMERICAN QUESTION In the House of Commons, Lord Palmerston in answer to an inquiry from Mr. Cobden, said that the correspondence with the Ameri can government on Central American affairs would, when completed, be laid before Par- liament. Mr Ballie remarked that he would postpone the motion which he had given notice of rela- tive to the enlistment difficulty with the United States, until after the cor.espondence had been made public. THE LATEST. Lonpon, Saturday morning.—The Funds are firm, closing at ¢ higher than yesterday’s prices. The Times censures the course taken both by the English and American Cabinets in re ference to the existing difficulties, and after remarking that even the humanity we have shown must have limits, concludes as fullows: ‘‘We are as desirous for peace as Mr. Cobden can be, but we know that when a nation be- comes too proud to listen to reason the only appeal is to arms.’’ MARKETS. Liverpoot, Feb, 8—The market is droop- ing; closed quiet atadecline of 1 16aj cts, mostly in middling qualities. Manchester advices are less favorable. Breadstuffs —The market has considerably declined during the week. Wheat has de- clined 8d.alld. Flour has declined 33., and Corn Isa2s. Western Canal Flour 34s ; Ohio 3782392 ; Southern 36sa37s. White Wheat 103. 3d.al0s. 6d.; Red 93 6d.alls. Corn 35s. for white and yellow; Mixed 35s. 6d. Provisions.—Beef is in a moderate retail de- mand and steady for fine, but ordinary is from 3a. to 5s. lower. Lard is quiet at 623: Naval Stores are in better demand at im- proved prices. Tallow is depressed. The French Breadstuffe market is much de- on the English Many Ameri- pressed. The London Money and Stock Market is more stingent. Consols close at 91a912, American Stocks are lower. — Death of an Ex-Member of Congress. PHILaDELPuHIA, Feb. 25 —Edward B. Hub- ley, formerly a Representative in Congress from the Schuylkill district, died in this city on Saturday. He was also formerly Canal Commissioner. The National American Convention Paruapecpnia, Feb. 25.—The American Convention reassemblen this morning. A resolution waz offered to the effect that the National Council has no authority to pre- cribe a platform of principles for the eonven- tion, and that we will nominate no candidate for President or Vice President who is not in favor of inderdicting the introduction of slavery north of 36, 39. A motion was made to lay this resolution on the table, and was carried 141 to 59. Mr. Brownlow, of Tennesee, moved thatthe Convention proceed to the nomination of can- didates for President and Vice President, forthwith, and moved the previous question. The oall for the previous question was sus- tained by an unanimous vote. The prospeets of Millard Fillmore appear in fhe agcendant. one Baltimore Markets. street is held at $6.15, but only $6.25 te of. fered. No sales have been made. Biot has pattned, mall sales of white at 7. orn as 4 noted at 54asTe.. Provisions are azcheoged. ® sales of 25,000 bbls straight Stat $7 sec i eat—No' . ; sales of 16,000 bushels ; Western mixed 750 Pork is impro' ; sales of 700 bbis. mess at $15 874 Beef is dull; sales of 200 bbis. re- packed Chicago at $14.25 Lard is firm; sales of 200 bbls at 10jc. Whisky has advanced sales of 600 bbis. Ohio 30¢c. Now York Markets. New Yorn, Feb. 25.—Fiour has AUCTION SALES. By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown. pg pS y im . FRIDAY. 28th March, at 4 root tage »we will sell in front «f the premises, by virtue of 8 deed of trust, dated 19th 'F. 1853, duly re- Lt cf Lot 43 Theckell’s addi fronting twenty-three feet mend ve test be thn preparer te Ss Bopue one of the heal ecinces at . W. EDMONSON, Trustee BARNARD & BUCKEY. feb2s—eokds Auctioneers. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF TWO ses and V: le Let at Au On FRIDAY, the 29th of February, 1956, ; 1 shall sell at 4 o’clock p m, in front of the Premises, by virtue of a deed of trust from John Powers to the subscriber, bearing date the six- teenth day of May, 1 and recorded in Liber J. A.3 No 65, folios 361, and 362, one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, part Let num! eleven, (11,) in square numbered five hundred and four- teea, (514,) co taining 3,663 square feet of ground fronting on Sth west, between L and M woried north, “ the cit, a in the strict of Columbia, with the improvements, which are two good frame Houses, &c. Terms: One half cash, the balance « twelve months; the purchase; to = & note the deferred payment, bearing ini from day of sale. A deed given and a deed takea. All con at the chaser. or If the purchaser should fall to comply ‘erms in three days aftersale, the Trustee the right to resell the Property, at the risk cost of the first purcbarer, by giving three notice of such resale in the American Organ. R.A HYDE, Trustee. feo 25—1t* A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. UBLIC SALE OF FURNITURE AND Housebeld Effects —On TUESDAY mora- ing, Feb’y 26th, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of W' Chauncey No. 506 E street, ——— “> ree 3d. [ sha] sell his Shaves a Household Effects, viz: ° Walnut plush-covered French Sofas Do tre Tables, Quartette Tables Do __cane-seat Chairs, Fancy Tables Biue Damask Curtains, Lace Curtains, &c. Looking-zlass, Clock Stoves Cottage CLamber Set, Toilet Sets Walnut Dressing Bureaus, Bedsteads Superior Feather Beds Bo sters and Pillows a Comforts, Counter; ‘Three-ply Carpets, Oilcloth, R pe asa gievg-a and Fistor igerator, Tin Ware, Kitchen Utensils, » Terms : $30 and under cash ; fo credit of 60 and 90 days, fot satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest wd ji. C. MeGUIRE, Anct. By C. W. BUTELER, Auctioneer. Sen OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD > Furniture at Auction.—On THURSDAY, February 28, commencing at 10% o'clock A M . 1 shall sell, at the residence of Mrs. Hum) ‘s, on B street, between 2d and 3d streets, of ae Kitchen Furniture, consisting in = —_ {ahogany spring-eeat Chairs do 7 nomen and oa 9 Curtains and Ornaments, gilt-frame Mantel and Pier Mirrors ——— and rocker Chairs, mahogany re Quartette and other Tables, parlor and shamber Carpets Hall and — Ollcloth, French China Tea Set Crockery Glass Ware, Plated Castor lroa Hat Rack, Hall and other Lamps f moy | and — Bureaus, Wardrobes Maple Arm Chairs, French Cottage Bedsteads N -edle-work Ottomans, Hair and other Mattresses Washstands, Bedding, Toilet Sets Walnut Dining Table, Tin Safe Parlor Chamber, and Cooking Stoves ——— wlerreagen &e ie attention of housekeepers is teularl; called to the sale, as the F aes isin excellent condition, having been in use but a few months Terms: Under 30, cash; over $30, a credit of 50, 60, and 90 days, for beng tees?” SR GOTeES ‘feb ts Auctioneer vy JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. (TRUSTEE LE OF SUPERIOR Fur- miture and usekeep. Articles —On MONDAY morning, March 10th, at 10 o'clock, by virtue of a deed of trust dated December llth, 155%, and recorded in Liber J. A 8, No. &8, fo- lies 270, &c., the subscriber will sell at public suction all the superior Furniture and Effects contained in house No. 410 E street, south side, near Ninth, comprising— Plush, Broratelle, and-Damask covered Lounges, Sofas, Arm and Parlor Chairs Fair of handsome Gilt-frame Pier Glasses, Siab and Brackets Egyptian ‘ble-top Centre and Sofa Tables Suites of Sil damask Curtain and Fixtures Superior Tapestry and Brussels Parior, Chamber and Stair Ca: Walnut Whatnot, ‘ancy Chairs, Shades China Vases, Mantel Clock Bronze and steel Fire sets Nursery and Fol Fenéers Mahogany Hat Tree, Hall Chairs, Otlcloth Venitian Blinds. Chintz Curtains, Rugs Rosewood, Walnut and Mahogany Chamber Furaiture Hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Dining and Breakfast Tables, Sideboard Walnut Arm, Dining and Char ver Chairs ape pees Ware, G e rench China and Granite inner Cooking Steve and Fixtures. one —— ote &e ‘erms : ®ud under cash ; over & credit of sixty ané ninety days for wort Iotends odd meee notes, interest sty phat house, gard en! desirable , is Sor sale or rent. ire of the subse: at the Bank of Wash’ = <a WILLIAM GUNTON, Trustee feb2i—2aw&ds J.C. McGUIRE, Austr. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer LEGANT FURNITURE AND HUUSE keeping Kifects at Auction —On MON- DAY morning, March 3d, at 10 o’clock, at the residence of seorge Patton, No. 468 6th street, near the Unitarian Church, we shal! sell all bis —— = oieering Effects, — Ri new very superior quality, 3 Handsome suite af eek gre and gold bro- catelie covered Furniture a neha b eg ce a Jegent ra wood, rosewood walnut mar- ble-top Tables 2 Walnut carved , do Whatnot Suite of handsome Silk Damask Curtains, with lace curtains, Cornice, &c. Superior Tapestry, Brvssels, and three-ply Car- Rich + oie China and Parian Marbie Randso Fy ey a renc) a me bronze and gilt F ‘ime- piece Bronze Orraments and’ F. res oss aay — 9 ye 4 vings juperior Hearth » Stair edoth Oak Hall Set, Hat Tree i Stair Reds and Eyes Extension Dining Table, marble-top Sideboard Silver- plated Spoons and Forks French China, rich Cut Glassware ni awe top ee mahogany, and ni uperlor hair and husk ‘dattresses Bo! and Pillows Marseilles Quilts, Blankets, Comforts oe Chairs, Tables, let Sets Chamber Stoves, Window Shades, Looking - Superior Ban , Cooking Stove, &c. Together with Se eondllowt eect oe Kitchen Reoxisites. endorsed feb 2i~d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anct. CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE PERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKREPING surplus of or having a Household Effects on band, will us prepared at all times to pur- chase thelrentire stock, or such articles as ‘wish to dispose of.” Gall ee BONTZ & COOMBS, No. 360 Seventh st , bet. 1 ané K,