Evening Star Newspaper, February 26, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Boarp or ALDERMEN.—The Board met at a little past the usual hour; the President, Mr. Clarke, in the chair; eight members present. A communication was received from the Mayor, announcing his having signed a bill for neh ate L. ¥. repr yee a bill Pro- viding payment of interest upon the deferred _—— upon the purchase of Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard; a bill lying deficiencies in the appropriation for the Wash- ington Asylum ; a bill providing for the erec- tion and completion of the Western market, and a bill for fraying the expenses of the special election in the Fourth Ward. The bill from the Council amendatory of an act providing for the establishment of a board of health, the appointment of a commissioner, and prescribing his daties, and for the abate- ment and removal of nuisances, was taken up, and, on motion of Mr. Busey, referred to the The bill from the Council providing for the preservation of order at public assemblages, was taken up, and after some discussion by Messrs Busey and Smith, was referred to the Police committee. - The Council bill for the relief of John N Lovejoy was taken up. and referred to the improvements committee itr. Marks reported the bill making an ad- ditional appropriation for the smpport of the Washington Asylum ; passed over informally. Mr Pepper presented the petition of Thos. Owens; referred to claims committee. Mr. Pepper, from the improvements com- mittee, reported favorably in relation tothecon- struction of an additional room for the use of the City Collector, and also reported a bill making an appropriation of one hundred and twenty-five dollars to enable the Mayor to have such room constructed. Mr. Busey expressed his willingness to vote for such appropriation, but he wanted the gum to be expended te be limited to the amount ‘ified, so thet there should not be three or four bills for extras coming in, and he moved an amendment limiting the expen- diture to the sum specified, which was accepted by Mr. Pepper. Mr. Smith stated that though on the com- mittee on improvements he had heard nothing of this bill, and he wanted to know where this room was to be located. Mr. Pepper said the room was adjoining the tax clerk's room. Some pleasantries ensued between Messrs. Pepper and Smith, and then the bill was Mr. Marks obtained leave of absence for the remainder of the evening. Mr Houston, from the finance committee, reported a bill making appropriation for con tingent expenses of the auxiliary guard; Mr. P per presented the tition of Nicholas Acker and cthers, for having the foot-way paved in front of square 685; re- Mr. bey wee presented the petition of Valentine Harbaugh and others, in relation to the bill regulating the sale of poisons; laid on the table. Mr. Bayly introduced a bill providing for taking up and relaying gutters on the north side of H street, between Eleventh and Twelfth, Second Ward, was passed. And then the Board adjourned. Taz Narap Qveew has bewitched a friend of ours whosaw it at Baltimore. He informs us that although it was played for many nights at the Museum in Baltimore but a year since, and during the present season to crowded houses for three weeks it is new only withdrawn from our sister city that Mr. Jar- rett may make good his announcement, (made some months since.) that itsbould be perform- ed before a Mera audience during his lease of the National Theatre, which, by the by, expires this week. To say that the manager has done well in the production of this piece would scarcely award him the full meed of praise due; for no expense has spared in the getting up of dresses, the embellishment of scenery, and Sppropriate properties, to render it the most gorgeous spectacle of the kind ever produced. we shall have its exact counterpart, in every respect, in this city, cannot be doubted, as we understand that the same artists, by whom the several characters have been so ably represented in Baltimore, will also ap- pear here in their respective parts. Among them we notice the names of Mr and Mrs. Jefferson; Mr. Howe, a promising actor; Kemble and Ellis, the old favorites; Mr Adams, whose performance of the demon “Amphiboo”’ is excellent ; Miss Devlin as the “Naiad Queen; the Misses Kemble. Parker. and Devere, together with a host of auxiliaries, as Naiads, Fairies, Amazons, 4c , all of whom Give assurance of excellence and proficiency. With these advantages we may anticipate from the opening scenes of the “Moonlight View of the Rhine,” “‘ The Bath ef Beauty,”’ “Cavern of Riches *’ to the last grand and s one of “‘ The Rainbow,”’ a succession a rb views of Fairy Land, and beautiful incidents rarely equalled. To all who can, we therefore say go ; and if there be in our midst any military spirits, we say to them also, go and see this grand a. if it be for no other purpose than that of taking a lesson from the precision and correctness with which the host of handsome female warriors execute their military evolutions. Luar Year.—The following note, written on dainty paper, in a delicate hand, (won if it’s unmo: ed?) merits serious conside: tion. Meanwhile, we publish it for the be fit of our advisers, and solicit their councils: Mr. Editor: We were much delighted with our secount of the last Levee. [t was‘‘sweet,”” at alas, tooshort. You spoke of sober dames and gay belles; described their costume and inv the Muse's aid to write their charms. This is all very well, if you mean the Star for the sterner sex alone. Bat as this is Leap Year, we, with Oliver Twist, would like alittle more. We wish to see the handsome, ee vating and agreeable gentlemen noticed. 8 wish to know who has merit and who has not. Where can we be better informed than in the columns of the Star? The reports need not be long, taking a num- ber of persons every week you might get through them all in a short time. And as there would not be much to say about the cos- tume, the general appearance might be dwelt on longer. For instance, we saw present Mr. —— from ——, tall, fine looking, black curly hair, and the daintiest little foot we have seen for some time, much admired Next the in- tellectual looking Mr. —— from the sunny South, handsome, and quite wealthy. Should your kindness of beart and wish to oblige, prompt you to respond to th tition, You will certainly gladden the homes “* many of Your Farm Rras as. Suprexe Covrt.—Yesterday, J. C. Hall and H. T. Reid, Esqs , of lowa, were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this court. No. 57. Alex. Hunter’s Executors vs. Philip H. Minor, in error to the circuit court of the United States for the District of Columbia. Mr. Justice Catron delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the judgment of the said cir- cuit court in this cause, with costs and inter- eat. No. 141. James C. Convarse, administrator of Philip Greeley, jr., plaintiff in error, vs. Benjamin Burgess et al. This cause was sub- mitted to the consideration of the court on the record and — arguments by Mr. Attor- ney Genera! Cushing for the plaintiff in error and by Mr. Andros for the defendants inerror, No 68. Euphrosine Tonvergne et al., ap lants, vs. The City of New Orleans ot al he argument of this cause wascommenced by Mr. Lewis for the seeeleaatts continued by Mr Jauin for the appellees, and by Hon. Miles Taylor for the appellants. Adjourned _ Tue Exenciszs at the anniversary exhibi- tiou of the Youths’ Home Missionary Socicty last night passed off with great ec/at. The church was crowded to its utmost ca; acity ; about one hundred dollars was raised by con- tributions for life memberships, e'c. The only oceurretice to mar the Pleasure of the evening, was the noise and disturbange of ® party of boys in the galleries. This sort of annoyance seems to be a growing one at all free lectures and other exercises, and we pre- ‘ume that op similar occasions in future a small admission price will be charged to keep Out this class of juvenile rowdies, se nee ee -_ —— PcatteScmoons.—At the late monthly meet- ing of the Board of Trustees there were present Pik,’ Mx my Dickinson, = army olk, McKim, Dic! |, Smoot, er, and Pearson. were sy all the teachers with the exception of Miss Elvans, Miss Acton, and Miss Henshaw, for the want of which the usual monthly statistics of the schools cannot now be given. A letter was received from John F. Tudor waking application for appointment as an as- sistant teacher in one of the Public Schools; which was referred to the committee on ex- on. a Mecredsi reported that the committee appointed to examine the accounts of the late treasurer “‘ had performed that duty and found the same authentic and correct.’” Mr. AtLee presented a memorandum from Mr. Waters in relation to the sale of certain school furniture and desks; which was or- dered to be filed. The subject of an application to Congress for an appropriation in aid of the public schools of the city having been brought to the attention of the Board by the Secretary, a long conversation hepa in regard to ad ae manner of accomplishing the object. Finally, on motion of Mr. AtLee, it was Resolved, That a committee of three, in connection with the chairman and beeeenet of the Board, be appointed, whose duty it shall be to represent the interests of public schools before the proper committees in Con- gress, and that the co-operation of the a; abe priate committees on the part of the Boards of Aldermen and Common Council of this city is hereby earnestly requested. The committee appointed by the chair con- sists of Messrs. AtLee. Bennett, and Polk. The following are the standing committees of the Board : On the Examination of Teachers—Messrs. Polk, Davis, AtLee, and Dickinson. On Books—Messrs. Pearson, Bradley, Ben- net, and Peters. On Rules—Messrs. McKim, Smoot, Wheeler, and Magruder. Narionat TagatRe.—Our theatre goers will erceive by our advertisement that the grand airy spectacle of the “ Naiad Queen” will be roduced at the National on Wednesday, hursday, and Friday evenings, and on Thursday afternoon, instead of Thursday, Friday, and Seer | afternoon and evenings, This piece has had the unprecedented run of seventy six nights in Baltimore last season, and with the afternoon entertainments made eighty-eight representations in the City of Monuments ; and it is now in the fifth week of its representation the present season. It will be withdrawn from the Museum for three nights, however, to gratify the numerous friends of the drama in this city, who are anx- iously looking forits production. On Wednes- day evening next several now sights and won- ders will be presented. Every scene will be meaty painted, expressly for thia piece, among which will the bath of beauty, the cavern of riches, the glittering and stalactitic hall of the Naiades: in the third act and fifth scene, will be seen the fearful preparation for battle, arming of the Naiades; in the last act the battle, defeat of the mortals by the nymphs of the Rhine, grand processions of the mortals and immortals ;; the whole concluding with the rainbow scene—a halo of glory—the most gorgeous tableaux ever presented. Court or Cuarws.—Yesterday, J.J. Lat- ting, Esq., of New York city, was admitted to practice as an attorney and counsellor. Judge Blackford delivered the opinion of the court in the case of Holman vs The United States, refusing to order the taking of testimo- ny ;_also, that im the case of Asbury Dickins vs. The United States, ordering testimony to be taken; and also that in the case of Wm. W. Cox vs. The United States, refusing to or- der the taking of testimony. Judge Scarburgh delivered the opinion of the court in the cases of J. Boyd ws. The United States, and Shepherd Knap vs. The United States, refusing to order the taking of testimony. The argument in the case of James Thorne and others vs. The United States, was resumed by Mr. Rockwell, who appeared for the claim- ants, and who concluded his remarks, when the case was submitted for the decision of the court. The case of edict R. Curtisus The United States was next called up for argument This is a claim for com; ion for losses sustain- ed in building the branch mint at San Fran- cisco, California. The argument in favor of the claimant was vet by Samuel E. Lyon, Esq. The court adjourned. Inrormation WAntep. —A lady, with a child about @ year old, called at our office this morning in search of her husband, Mr. John M. Whiting, of Pottsville, Pa. dlaving made adis. covery which was considered valuable, Mr. W. left home a short time gince, and when last heard from, was at Philadelphia, on his way here, to procure a patent. © has not been heard from since, and as he was in ill health, his distressed wife fears that he may be lying sick somewhere on the road, and unable to communicate his whereabouts. She will be truly grateful for any intormation concerning him, and we solicit the good offices of our edi- torial brethern in her behalf, especially those in Baltimore and Philadelphia Any tidings can be addreded to Mrs. John M. Whiting, Pottaville, Pa. A Brow Givex.—Yesterday afternoon a misunderstanding occurred in the saloon of the National hotel between Inge, Ese., formerly of Alabama, but recently from Cali- fornia, and Maj. Chase, late of Indiana, in the course of which the former, after ap- plying an epithet to the latter, struck him a severe blow with the open hand, in the face. No more blows passed, and we find that a duel between the parties seemed to be very gener- ally apprehended by those who were conver- sing over it last evening. For tae Poor.—Mrs. M. A. Cox acknowl- edges the receipt of Mr. Rusk’s letter of the 20th instant, &companying the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for the benefit of the oe of this city, and would offer with this ac- owledgment the grateful thanks of the com- munity she serves for the kind liberality of the Senators, and her own for the prompt and courteous manner in which her solicitations have been met. The money has been placed in the hands of the Treasurer of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society. - Brgaxine tan Exsarco.—We understand that the steamer Powhatan will start for Aquia Creek to-morrow morning, and en- deavor to break up the ice embargo which has suspended all river travel so long. The ice is now getting weak and rotten, and is so much detached from the river’s banks that it is believed if once started it will move out to sea ; ‘‘a consummation most devoutly to be wished.” _ Come ove, Comm ALi.—We are requested to state that no persons should be kept from Mr. Gough’s lecture because they may not get seats, as not one third as many tickets have been sold as the hall will accommodate. Those who cannot procure tickets can pay at the door on this occasion Save.—A sale was made on Saturday last, by 5. J. MeCormick, auctioneer, of a farm in Alexandria county, near the Georgetown ferry. belonging to the estate of Wm. Voss, containing thirty-three acres, with improve- ments, to Hermann H. Voss, Esq., for $100 per acre. Tux Konxex’s give their last entertain- ment but one at the Varieties. to-night, when ® programme replete with music of a high order, and rich comicalities, will be presented. Go aud hear them. en’? asks us what costapack? Let her send to Harry atthe National, and he will not only give her the information, but execute her order beautifully. ‘Visirinc-Carps, written visitin, Fiag.—A stable was set on fire last night in the alley in the rear of the Union office, but was discovered in season to be subdued by a few buckets of water. Crear as Mup.— The electiap in Geo; town is going on well—parties are said to well organized.”’ ‘‘ Mercury’’ in the Sun. Tae Crivmxat Count meets next Monday again, when the Edwards case comes up. Warca .Retorns.—There were no other and they will probably get a ticket of ° sion to the workhouse. ouses last night than.» GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. - @uonettown, Feb. 26, 1856. Our election yesterday was one of the most spirited and warmly contested by both parties ever held in Georgetown. But notwithstand- ing every scheme that the mind could con- ceive of was resorted to by thé party in power, the triumph of the anti-Know Nothings was complete. They elected their entire ticket. The following is the result : ANTI-K. NOTHING. KNOW NOTHING. “al ee agi For Aldermen. e Waters, as. A. Magruder, <= Joshua Riley, 322 William H. Ede, »307 Charles E.Mix, 324 Philip T. Berry, © 293 George W. Beall, 346 Francis Wheatley, 291 Robert P. Dodge, 352 Joseph Libbey, 309 Common Council. Common Council. ion Tyler, William BA. G: 23 Robert White, 334 Joseph F Birch, 200 Henry Barron, 328 Joseph L. Simms, “(3 Esau Pickrell, 333 Louis Mackall, Jr, 305 Wm.F,.Seymcur, 320 John T. eens 296 Samuel Cropley, ’ 340 Charles V. Welch, 30! R.R.Crawford, 326 A. L. Yerby, 286 Richard Jones, 3283 John Cameron, 288 Henry M. Sweeny,*# 379 Charles Myers, 293 Jeremiah Orme, 351 - * Part of the day his name was on both tickets. From these returns it will be seen that the highest men on the Anti ticket leads the high- est on the Know Nothing ticket forty votes, and the lowest Anti leads the highest Know Nothing eight votes. Although there was some little disorder during the day, and some little Sighting, everything passed off much more quietly than we had any reason to anti- cipate in the beginning. The Anties’ this | morning are somewhat elated at their success under so many adverse ciroumstances, and the Know Nothings seem to be ascheerful and lively as they could well be under a very de- cided defeat. The Know Nothing’mass meeting on last Saturday night was not held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, as was erroneously stated in a Washington paper that it would be. We are happy to be able to inform the public at large that religion and morality are not at such a low ebb among thi darge and very re- spectable class of our cif “ns, as to allow a olitical mass meeting of any party to be held in the temple where they worship the God of Heaven. The late foreign news has completely un- settled the flour and grain market. Spectator. new Galvanized of this unrivailed invention for cooxing, which bas taken the prize medal at three State Fairs, and which is highly recommended by thousacds in the east and west of the country. is now to be seen at the store of JAMES SKIRVING, No, 267, corner of Lith atreet and Penn. avenue. The right for manufecturing in the District, also several of the Southern States, is offered for ale. sines are mace, nuiting the largest hotel and sten: r small enough for th jest private family. feb 26408 {UF Blodgett & Sweet’ TRON OVEN.—A samp! Asthma, Brenchitis —Jehn use. have been auch as to induce me to continue the praetice, be- Nevtug them of zrent benefit In mauy affections of the Bron- chial organs. Yours, etc. 4 |. F. W. Lae, M.D, Pot up in boxes and sold at 25 cente eac Feat! throughout the t ARKS, » OF rugsiste gen- é adas. BARNES For esle in mvigerater is a mild laxative, tonic and stimulant, and is recommended to the ic, relying upon its intrinsic worth in the care of the fol- wements, Sick Head- Chronic Diarrhraa, , General Debility, Por sale by dri ite generally, and by Z. D. @TLMA: Pa. avenue; a@ by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 350 Pa. av and by 0. M. LINTHICUM, corner Bridge and High strest”, Georgetown, D. C. jan 81 i” Neah Walker & Co., Marble Hall Clothing Emportum, Browne’ Hotel Building. respectiolly anpounce that their display of FALT. aud WINTER CLO- THING ts now ready for inspection, comprising an arsort- ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURTOUTS, V&STS and PANTALOONS, gf the uewest and richeet de signs in material, trimming #4 workmansbtp. To centle- men who atady excellence with economy in farhtonable ar- ticles of dress an opportunity Is now offered for selecting from one of theattractfve stocks of Goods In this city, at very reduced prices: nov 3—te it Bronchitis, Ceu ghs, Hoarseness.— BROWN’S BRONCHIAL TROCHES, or Conon L =, are made from a hig!ily esteemed recipe for the alleviati Bronchial Affections, Conghs, Hoarseness, Aethina, Irritation of the Throst, either chronic, occasioned by cold or unusual exertion of the vical orgaus in speaking or singing. Clergy- men, Vi Lawyers, and a'l PUBLIC SPEAK. ‘will find them an admirable substitu the bronchial tubes anda valuable an JOUN'T. BROWNS For sale in Washington by J. Baltimore, COLEMAN Ctucionati, F. {07> Dyspepsia.— There are but few who perience the unpleasant effect of tem- such ata sense of fullnees, weight and uneariness of the stom: tongue, bitterness in the mouth, nausea, sick hea ac. All such feelings are evidence of approachtn; a checked and cured by the BITTERS, which are known such complaiuts. To thie th: tried them aud proved the fac 7 OBF principal Druggiats and Dealers generally, lw Ip-Ambretype.—Amengst the mest at- tractive aud beautiful spectmens of the Photographi now on exhibition at WHITEHURST'S GALLERY, ar AMBROTYPES. Thoy are truly a beautiful Picture, in come respects an improvement on the old familia! Kuerrcotypes. The Gallery cont.ins quite a iarge collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotypes ef the Cufted States Supremes Court since 1850; members of the United States conrts; President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other bite men ofthe Nation. A visit to WHITEHURST’S GAL- Exny, No. am Ponusylvanta avenue, is well worth the trou- bie aud the time. Dov 98—tf {Ll Prehibition.—The recent decisien of the people in almost every State in reference to the aaie of lguors, does not pretend to interfere with medicinal com- 4 not be reached, and the many other of our mpounds could pot be made withont it. For |. HOSTETTER:S STOMACH BITTEBS, now nd indispensable in every famliy as a medi- persons suffering from dyspepsia and tn- peak volumes in favor of this great cu- je by J. N. CALLAN, Washington. instance, Dr. 80 celebrated ctue. Thousi digestion, general! rative agent, feb {0™ Hoefland’s German Bittcrs, prepared and sold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philsdelphis, daily increase in their well-de- served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases arising from de- rangement of the liver. These Bitters havs, indeed, proved 8 blessing to the afflicted, who show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials. This medicine has established for itself # name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or seductive their promiser, cannot reach. It gained the public confidence by the tuimense benefits that ve been derived from it, and will ever maintain ite poei- tion. See advertisement. dec 19-8 At Hill and-Dale, the residence of R_ Colston, Esq., of Albemarle, by the Rev D.T. C. Davis, on the 19th instant, CHARLES M. BLACK- FORD, of Lynchburg, Va , to SUSAN LEIGH, = of the late Thomas M. Colston, of Lou- n. DIED, On the morning of the 25th instant, after a long and painful attack of liver disease and dropsy, WM. F. 8. eldest son of {isaac and Johanaa min, aged 21 years and 10 months. The relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend his funeral at9 o’clock Wednesda) morning, from his father’s residence, 417 Nint) street, een G and H streets, whence his re- mains will be conveyed to St. Patrick’s Church, ‘where mass will be offered for him. * In Georgetown, on the 25th instant, about 6 a. m., aftera lingering illness, which he bere with christian fortitude arid resignation, BERNARD O’REILEY, in the 27th year of his age, leaving a widow and an infant to deplore his loss. I know thou art gone to the home of thy rest, Then why should my soul be so sad ? 1 know thou art gone where the weary are blest, And the mourner looks up, and is glad; Where love has put off in the land ¢fits birth, The stain it hath gathered in this; And hope,jthe sweet singer that gladdened the 5 Lies asleep on the bosom of bliss. And though, like a mourner that sits by a tomb, lam beige in a mantle of care : Yetthe of my bosom—oh, call it not gloom, Is not the black grief of despair. By sorrow re , as the stars are by night, Far off a bright vision appears, And Hope, likea rainbow, a creature of light, Is born, like the rainbow, in tears. His funeral will take place from his mother’s residence, on Congress street, between Bridge and Water, to morrow iamneehss) morning, to which his f:iends and those of the family are sae invited to attend without further Re- On the th instant, MARY ALICE, aged five ee child of George T. and Sarah J. ersOn. _. BOARDING. OARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEW No. 309 6 street, near Thineonte Goo’ able board at $1 ing and well furnished per day, togethér with | rooms, in 7 in a quiet part of the A &c.—MRS. BATES, ON THE 8.'W. Breorer a écanupirain avon und Wh stom mh |g ne pany reer gs nape er ith or without board. Every effort will bewneds to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage, apo—ts ene oe SS Fo RENT—THE SECOND AND THIRD storits of the new building over tbe subacri- ber’s marble shop, opposite the National 5 containing three spacious and well finisbed rooms. ‘The room on the second floor is 42 feet deep and will be rented tly if required. Apply on the pre: ALEX. RUTHERFORD. feb 6-B2w re URNISHED ROOMS WITH BOARD.— ‘The advertiser has taken one of those houses on the north side af D, between Sth and 9th ats., and is prepared to rent her furnished rooms with beard As the cooking will be of the best kind she will serve families who may wish their meals sent them. rs. ANN FOX. feb 3-—w* Fo RENT—A TWO-STORY DWELLING House, containing elght rooms, pl tly situated on 13th street, near the Smithsonian In- stitute. Will be rented low to a good tenant. Enquire of the Rev. Alfred Holmead, on B st , sponses the Smithsonian building. Possession ven imm: y ediately, feb. JAMES B. HOLMEAD. OR SALE—A DESIRABLE LITTLE lace Outside the bounds of the city, contain- ing 1% acres of land, in 4 high state of cultiva- tion, enclosed with a high and substantial fence, a two story frame house with five rooms, sepa- rate and other buildings necessary for on t, pump of water at the door, 1 the Centre Market, joining Joseph Gales’ ferm. For particulars cal! on the eu the Dead Letter Office, Gencral Post 527 K street North. GEORGE M. KENDALL. ARE CHANCE._THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence sites, and will be sold at a great saci!- fice. H.C. HARKOVER. feb 23-tf pee pate a Se ee 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 3,090 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 = Hrs House of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co, feb i4- a OR RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine double room, which she offers, with board. feb4—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 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 Hail. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Tgetown. 29-1m OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK Storehouse in Washington, situated on the corner of 12th and B street, between Pennsylvania avenue and the canal, formerly occupied by Messrs. Hoy ered Clark. This is considered one of the t stands in the city for busin«ss, and offers unusual inducements to an active busi- nessman. To such a person the rent will be moderate. All the necessary Shelving and Fix- tures for a well arranged grocery store are attached tothe house. Apply to 8. PICKERELL& CO , Water street, Geor; wa; or, to JONATHAN SHAFFER, B street, Washington. feb 13-e03w OR SALE—A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY Residence, on 7th street Plank Koad, about 4 miles from Washington—45 acres with orchard Office or at No. feb 23—3w of Peach, Apple, &c. Would make a good mar- ket farm. nquire at No. 25 third story of Treas- ury. feb [5-e02w* noo TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rooms «re on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan —eotf N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the hey formerly occupied by Colop | Cox, (called the vamgae possessing rare advantazes as a building site, and market garden. It hasa fine growth ing cedars and oak messon thereat er part cf {t—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ee and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Co-poration limits ren- ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to #. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 22—dif ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell m oes situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the vi re of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 634 acres, and is handsomely-im- proved md atwo-story brick house, 32 <0, with a wing 25 ~ 31, and all necessary out houses. City property will be taken THUS. ARSHALL, jan 17—tf At United States Hotel. UR See ed U Sr rthfer ote iclersig large dwel ouse, el ly situa near ly opposite the Git Hall, a handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas inthe house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National! Hotel. dec 27—tf ‘WANTS. ANTED—A SITUATION TO DO THE cooking, washing and ironing, and cham- berwork. Apply at No. 464 Tenth street. feb 26-1t* ANTED—A FIRST-RATE DRESS maker who understands the business well. Good fay will be given. Also, several appren- tices are wanted. pply at No 281 Pa. avenue, south side, between 10th and 11th streets. feb 26—3t Wate) es A FIRST CLASS (colored) Servant, who can furnish the best testimo- nials as to capacity, honesty, int i es a sit- uation as waiter in a respectable ily, or as travel servant. Address ‘‘N M”? at this office. feb ate ANTED—A SITUATION AS CHAMBER- maid and to do plain sewing Reference given. Apply at Mrs FAVIER’S, No. 249 Pa. avenue. feb 25—3t* ‘ANTED—AN ACTIVE WHITE Woman to cook, wash and iron for a family residing a short distance from the city. She must under- stand baking and tegen and be willing to make herself generally . None need apply without recommendations. Call on Wednesday, between 10 and i2 o’clock, at 539 H street, be- tween 6th and 7th streets. feb 25—21* ANTED—A WOMAN TO DO THE Cook- ing, washing and ironing for a small fam- ily. Toa good cook the best wages will be given. A colored woman preferied. **Cook?? at the Star office. feb 25—3t yy Anes ° RENT A SMALL FARM, within three or four miles of Washington. Rent not to exceed $300. Address ‘‘J te thro’ the Post Office. feb 23 3t* Sn iS ES ANTED.—A PARTNER, WITH $3 000 or $1,000, in the, Brick making business. Five hundred dollars or s: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 kilus 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 is safe, profits satisfactory and re- Mable. The best references, with all informa- tion, given. Alineto C. V., ever per signature, at the eect ns office, will receive attention. b AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO Me find persons in want of the following ar- ticles: French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Ol Paintings, and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kt of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding per doaetre ne pelle Ss rpnades suitable for 10, alot iron shelving, Ae. Terms moderate to sult aD old Work Regilt, and Looking Glass inserted. Plates . Kirkwood House. sot oe avenue, Be sgt WAGNER. BELOW MARKET PRICE. sURRINGS AND MACKEREL OF A 8U- Pertor uality, at reduced prices. RESH PINE APPLES, che APPLE CHEESE RESH TEAS, &e i _* JONAB P. LEVY, "Wines Liquors, Segars and Fine Groceries. feb 20-bw SE A A CTE ST TTT eS Aas me ose weet | DAY | sisting of— AUCTION SALES | TELEGRAPHIC NEWS By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. FCRSitcae, BAKEHOUSE, IMPLE- ments and Confectionery.—On TUES- the 6th of March, at 10 o’clock a m, tell, by order of the trustee, all the Fur niture and Bake-house Tools asd Confectionery now in the house lately occupied by U. Heeter, on the east side of High street, Georgetown, con Bedsteads, Beds end Side Tables, Card Tables Dee Looking. mapper ten — Stove, Parlor Stove ashstan : ocking Sit ge Cookin: Utensils aide aa so, Glass Jars, Tin Boxes, lo! ‘oulds pe ee el Candy Stones, and Kenting Lot Preserves in jars. and Confectionery Together with other articles, ie BARNARD & BUCKEY feb 26—eots Auctioneers By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer tpt SALE OF THE AMER- ican Hetel.—On FRIDAY morning, Feb- ruary 29th, at 10 o’clock, we shall sell the re- invining Furniture of the American Hotel, con- tained in the western house, formerly the Potomac House, consisting cf Mohogany Sofas, arm and parlor Chairs Gilt freme Mirrors, Window Curtains Handsome marble. top and plain Cottage Sets Eight superior Feather Bolsters and Pillows Heir and Husk Mattresces Blankets, Comforts. -ane seat Chairs Dining and other Tables Bureaus, Bedsteads. Washstands Window Shades, Lecking-Glasses, Clock €xcellent Brussels Carpe's, Olleloth Gas Chandeliers, Toilet Sets Excellent Radiztor and cther Stoves, &¢ Terms: $20 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 2, 3 and 4 months, satisfactorily er- dorsed, bearing interest B MILBURN, Trustee. A.E.L KEESE, Bailiff. feb 26-d JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. GCOD DURHAM MILCH COW at Aue- tion.—On THURSDAY, the 2th instant, at 10 o’clock a. m_., I sbzll sell in frontof my Auc- tion Store, corner of 7th and D streets, a good Durbam Milch Cow, to be sold not for any fault, the owner having no further use for her, as ke in- tends to leave the city ‘eb 26-4 A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ¥Y VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY VESTED in me, at Ball’s ~ Roads, Alexandria county, Va., { will offer for sale, at 3 o’clock, on TUES- DAY, April 8th, the weather permitting, ard if not the fiext fair day, a valuable Lot, of 48 acres of Land, part in we and part cleared, lying be- tw en the farms of Mrs. Hamiltcn and Mr. R. Cruit, about 13g m'les from Goorgetown, in Al- exandria county, Va. Thee are two excellent senge of water ard a comfortable log house, with fruit trees on the premises The tract is en closed by a fine fence. Persons wirhing to ex- sinine the premises or to obtain any information thereof will be accommodaied by calling oa Mr. Robert Ball, Sr., near Ball’s Cross Roads, or the subscriber ROBERT BALL, jr, Executor for Wm, Ball, deceased. feb 26-2awtA p7* By B.W FERGUSON & CO., Auct’rs. $10 000 WORTH OF WATCHES : and Jewelry at Auction — We will sell at ovr Store, corner of 6th street and Pa. avenue, THIS EVENING, at 70’clock, a large invoice of Jewelry, consisting in part of— 25 Gold Watches 2) silver do 50 gold plated do 75 gold and plated guard, neck, and fob Chains 1000 ladies’ Breastpins 1200 do Ear-rings 500 Gents’ Breastpins 100 gold Lockets, Pens and Pencils 800 gold F inger-rings aALso— A great quantity of miscellaneous Geods, such as best Table Cutlery, Dry Goods, Fancy Arti- cles, &c , these Gocds must be soid to close con- signments Terms: $25 ard undercash; over that suma credit of 30 and 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed paper B. W. FERGUSON & CO., eb 26 Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. HORGUGH-BRED SADDLE HORSE fer Sale.—On TUESDAY, Februaiy 26th at 12 o’clock m., in front of the Auction Rooms, shall sell one of the finest and best trained saddle Horses probably ever offered for sale at Auction. ‘Terms cash JAS.C McGUIRE, feb 3-4 Auctoneer. i The abeve sale is pestpened until THURSDAY, February 2th, same hour and place JAS. C. McGUIRE, feb 26-4 Auctioneer. By C. W. BUTELEK, Auctioneer. ALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD —On THURSDAY, 2B, 10% o'clock A M, T shall sell, at the residence of Mrs. Humphrey’s, on B street, between 2d and 34 streets, all of her Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting in pe of— Mahogany spring-ceat Chairs =: : yey Lounges Curtains and Ornaments, gilt-frame Mantel and Pier Mirrors aabsgnxy arm and recker Chairs, mahogany stagere aan and o:her Tables, parlor and chamber ar Halland Lng Oilcloth, French China Tea Set Crockery and Glass Ware, Plated Castor Iroa Hat Rack, Hall and other Lamps Dressing and =e Bureaus, Wardrobes Maple Arm Chairs, French Cottage Bedsteads N-edle-work Ottomans, Hairand other Mattresses Wasbstands, Bedding, Toilet Sets Walnut Dining Table, Tin Safe Parlor Chamber, and Cooking Stoves Cooking Utensils, &c The attention of housekeepers is particularly called to the sale, as the Furniture fs in excellent condition, having been in use but a few months Terms: Under $30, cash; over $30, a credit of 20, 60, and 60 days, for ares endorsed notes, bearing interest. c. W. BOTELER, feb 2 ts Auctioneer. _ By J. C. MecGUIRE. Auctioneer. N UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE National Hotel, Washington, at Pub- lic Auction.—Trustee’s Sale —By authority of a deed of trust, and by direction of the cest. q. Trust, the subscribers will sell at auction, at the auction store of James C. McGuire, Washing- ton, cn TUESDAY, the 18th day of March next, ati2 o’clock m., eight undivided three hundred and fifteen , the whole inte three hundred and fifteen equal parts, deing divided of and in all and singular lots of ground in Washing- ton, in the District of Columbia, marked and known on the plat thereof as lots numbered eight, pine, ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen, in square numbered four hundred and ninety one, and all that part of Lot number fourteen, in said = seeng adjoining said lot number thirteen, frontin, \- ty feet on North C street, and running back at right angles with said street north the full depth of said lot fourteen, with the improvements there on, being the establishinent knownas the Nation- al Hotel, now in the occupancy of Wm. Guy. Terms of sale: Ore-fourth cash, and the resi- due in six, twelve, and eighteen months from the day of sale. for which notes bearing interest, with a lien on the premises, will be taken. Conveyances at cest of purchaser. The property will be resold at the purchaser’s risk and cost on ten days’ notice if the terms of sale be not complied with within three days from the day of sale. = RICHARD WALLACH, JOHN H. SAUNDERS, Trustees, feb 15-eokds J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. LEGANT FURNITURE AND HOUSE. keeping Effects at Auction —On MON- DAY morning, March 3d, at 10 o’clock, at the residence of George Patton, No. 468 6th street, near the Unitarian Church, we shall sell all his Furniture and Housekeeping Effects, which are nearly new end of very superior quality, viz:. Handsome suite of rosewood green and gold bro- catelle covered Furniture Suite walnut-carved crimson plush covered Par lor Furniture Elegant zebra-wood, rosewood, and walnut mar- Pr eid Beagese, ao Whatact Walnut , do Suite of handsome Silk Damask Curtains, with lace curtains, Cornice, &c. Superior Tapestry, Brossels, and three-ply Car- ts Rich bas Chandeliers, China and Parian Marble Vases Ornaments, Girandoles Handsome bronze and gilt French Time-piece Bronze Ort earns a all Chairs. vings Eeoin Hearth Rugs, Stair ‘arpets, Olleloth Oatrikeas aid Eyes f an heasion Dining Table, marble-top Sideboard Silver-plated Castors, Spoons and Forks French China, rich Cut Glassware Handsome marble top —o mahogany, and inted Cottage Su ¢ hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Marseilles Quilts, Blankets, Comforts Lounges, Chairs, Tables, Toilet Sets Chamber Stoves, Window Shades, Looking- 8 wee Refrigerator, Cooking Stove, &c. a) ~ Together with an excellent assortment of Kiteben T = ind under cash; over that sam a credit af two and three months, for satisfactorily endomed notes, Dearing ntere sipe, apet. P.8.—The House is for rent; enquire on the Premises or of the auctioneer. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. LATER FROM CALIFORNIA. ARRIVAL OF THE DANIEL WEBSTER. New Orveans, Feb. 25.—The steamship Daniel Webster has arrived at this port from Sau Juan, with advices from San Francisco to the 5th instant. Col. Kinney had gone to Grenada to effect an allianee with Walker. All the Central American States except Nicaragua had formed an alliance. The San Francisco markets had a down- ward tendency. There had been considerable rain in Cali- fornia, and sgrieultural prospects were good. Mining accounts were excellent. No U. 8. Senator had yet been elected, and there was but little probability of a ehoice— Hon. H. 8. Foote was the American nominee Sanders and Hammond, both formerly col- lectors of the port of San Francisco have been indicted for embezzling funds. There had been no fighting in Regan sioce last aecounts Later from Mexico. New Onieaxs, Feb. 25.—The steamship Texas has arrived from Vera Cums twenty second inst. Her news is important. On the night of the 12th inst., the castle of San Jaan de Ulloa pronounced for Tamares. There was rome firing on both sides, with but slight loss of life until the 20th, when the castle sur- rendered to the city. There is nothing of importance form the interior. A New Phase of Affairs with England. New Yorx, Feb 26 —The Commereial Ad vertiser has the authority of a gentleman, a passenger in the Asia, who saw Mr. Buchanan on the eve of his departue,—that all the points of difficulty are in a fair way for adjustment, and would be settled in a few days. New Orleans Markets. New Orveans, Feb. 25.—Cotton has ad- vanced. Bales of 8,500 bales. Middling 9$a9j . Charleston Markets. Cuarueston, Feb. 25.—Cotton is easier, but not quotable lower. Baltimore Markets Battiwore, Feb. 26 —Flour is firmer; sales of 750 bbis.; Howard street sold for $6.75, and City Mills is held at $6 624a$6 75. Wheat is steady, red $1 40a$1 45; white $1 50aS1 60. Corn—sales of white and yellow at 55a600. Provisions, the market is heavy ; Mess Pork $15 87aS16. Bacon isin moderate demand, and prices are unchanged ; shoulders 8; side 9. Taek is unchanged ; small sales of bar reled at 10, and in kegs at 10ic. New York Markets. New Yorn, Feb. 26.—Flour is firm; sales of 5,000 bbls ; straight State $7, good Ohio $7.87, Southern $8 81 ‘4 Wheat is inactive, and prices are nominal. Corn is improving; sales of 20,000 bushels Western mixed 76c. Pork is improving; sales of 300 bbls. mess at $1581 Beef has declined; sales of 200 bbis Chicago repacked at $1350 Lard has de- clined; sales of 300 bbis at 10fc Whisky is firm; sales of 200 bbis. at 31te. Stock Markets New Yore, Feb 26 —Stocks are firm; Cum- berland Coal Company 254; Chicago and Rock [sland 94; Illinois Centra! shares 973; Michi- an Southern 96; New York Central Railroad ; Reading Railroad 923; Virginie 6’s 957; Missouri 6's 87. Sterling exchange is firm. ost velp-ase erent! Nese a Hall of the House presentatives - cy of Life Insurance which had ‘Deen sent on to beexecuted. The large white en in whieh it was enclosed !s addressed to the Itis of no value whatever except to that person. The finder will receive many ets by lea itat the Star office, or with the Postmaster the House of Representatives. feb7-tf “4 CHANCE FOR A PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. AVING DETERMINED TO DISCON- H tinue my business I offer at private sale, my entire stock of GROCERIES, WINES, LI- QUORS, STORE FIXTURES, &c., on socem modating terms. The Store, ‘ich is favorably lo~ated and very well constructed for business, and con- venience, is for rent. The business is now pay- ing well and can be greatly improved "Fo any person desirous of engaging in the trede a favoral “= ay is : = aeons For iculars &c., ap) os SOHN T KILLMON, feb 18-tf corner Pa av. and First street. MILLINERY. ADAME DEVOS WILL CLOSE OUT her stock of MILLINERY at THE LAKES, >) 504 Pa. avenue, near Adams’ Express, during the present week, at even less than cost ions preparatory to the opening for the Spring Pashions. Bargains may be had. feb 19-6 ORSE FOR SALE.—A bem harness HORSE, seven years old, h- bred, _— Imaum, of Muscat. out ofa mye ce \otel. Can be seen on urday. ist March et Mr. BURKCH’S STABLE, near Willards’ Hotel. feb 22-71¢ PECIAL NOTICE.—The |, hav S's purchased the interest of th: firm of B. O. Reilly & Co., in the Clothi re- spectfully ask those sons inde! to please settle their accounts without > O as the busi- ness of the late firm must be . No 81 street. . D.C.,F ai, 1866. _feb2-iwe | KESH FKUITS JUST RECEIVED. Fresh STRAWBERRIES Fresh PEACAES Fresh RASPBERRIES Fresh HUCKELBERRIES Fresh CHERRIES Fresh PEAS Fresh GREEN CORN Wine, Liguor, Sigars and Groceries, 474 Pen Wine, Liquor, al in. Pela ors ori fed 2 1w NE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Left my about 6 o’clock, to to the City Post Office. « small My celled LANEY, about 12 years of age. is lack, ‘well built, and rather good looking—he bas a down, but pleasant loo when spoken to. Had on boots, ; ray pants and round about, and a check cloth cap, with la) Iwill ive $100 reward if taken in the ’ it. 200 if taken out of EDW’D C. DYER. H feb 20—e06t CAST-OFF CLOTHING OUGHT AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA Avenue, 0} ite Holmead’s = Sema: ee through post olor, ws" ir. Tailor.’ fed 4-1me 600D EATING: SUPERIOR OLD AND NEW 8UGAR CURED HAMS, SHOULDERS, THIN MIDDLINGS and JOWLS; SMOKED BEEF, for boiling and chipping j Ohio and SAUSAGES: a splendid lot of ROLL BUT- TER, GOSHEN CHEESE, LARD and SALT PORK, PORK and BEEF ' just reoeived at tre et (outside) and 16 West Market. ON Be A aust Sate faraily CARRIAGE and bnennad teen cash , plete, for sale for Snr Ea woe A GREAT BARGAIN T AD IN A APS ery Carryal the subseri- ber contemplates leaving the ch'y he will offer for oy een, ee ee Saeniea te ae ooetir, which gives it, even on clos’ examination, the appearance of new. It was made by D. Jones of » D. For further particulars call at the store of J. L. comer 6th street Pa. avenue. oe and Te GIBBON. in pianos attended to at No 408 Eleventh street, 092°9 FR ETOHEN BACH, sop 6—Smec8 Fuk Tb?