Evening Star Newspaper, February 27, 1856, Page 3

CVENING STAR. === LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. == Tax Boarp or Common Covnciz met on Monday afternoon at the usual hour; all the members present, except Messrs. Abert and Orme. Mr. Walker presented the petition of John C. Harkness and others, asking for the laying of a pavement on M street north ; referred to improvements committee. r. Peters presented the petition of C. A. Cox and others, praying for the grading of Fourth street east ; referred to improvements committee. Mr. Walker, from improvements committee, reported the following bills, which were passed: A bill for a flag footway across Indiana avenue, at the intersection of Fourth street weet; a bill for the laying of certain pave- ments on M street north; a bill forthe grading — paving of certain alleys in square No. 5: Mr. Walker, from the same committee, re- ported without amendment the bill from the Aldermen to grade G street south, between Fourth and Sixth streets esst - passed. Mr Turton, from the same committee, re- ported without amendment the bill from the Aldermen, authorizing the curbstones to be set and the footway paved on that portion of the west side of Twenty-first street west, between Pennsylvania avenue and G street north; Mr. Ruff, from police committee, reported without amendment the joint resolution from the Aldermen asking certain wers from Congress in relation to the sale of lottery tiekets. Mr. Fisher moved to amend the joint reso- lution by adding the following words: “‘ And such modification in the penalties of the present law as will render it more effective;”’ and also that the bill be recommitted to the police cevumittee. The mction to recommit was disagreed to, the amendment adopted; and the joint resolu tion, as amended, was referred back to the police committee. Mr. Lloyd introduced a bill amendatory of the act for the preservation of bridges; re- ferred to police committee. The bill from the Aldermen for taking u and relaying the gutter on the north side of street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, in the Secord Ward, and the bill from the same Board for constructing a room in the City Hall for the use of the Corporation, were severally taken up and referred to improve- ments committee. The biil from the same Board regulating the disbursements for the Washington Asy- lum was taken up and referred to Asylum committee. The bill fixing the annual compensation of the Mayor of the city, laid overon the 4th instant, was taken up Mr. McCutchen moved that the bill be printed with the proceedings of the Board and that it be made the special order for Monday next Mr. Towles moved that the bill be indefi- nitely postponed: decided in the negative— yeas 3, nays 14 The motion of Mr. McCutchen was then d to The bill is as follows: “ Be it enacted, &c., That from and after the second Monday of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, the annual com- nsation of the Mayor shall be two thousand four hundred dollars, payable monthly or quarterly from the general fund; any faw of this Corporation to the contrary notwithstand- ing.” The joint resolution from the Aldermen in- structing the committee before Congress to ask certain powers in relation to limited part- verships was taken up. Mr Jefferson mvved its reference toa select committee of three, which was agreed to; and Messrs. Jefferson, Ball, and Baldwin were appointed the committee. Lioyd introduced a joint resolution in relation “to the cleaning of snow from the pavements running through the mall and other places ;** Mr. McCutchen offered a resolution direct- ing the committee of ways and means to ‘‘ in- quire into the propriety of submitting to the people the question ‘Shall this Corporation subscribe for or guaranty the bonds of the Metropolitan Railroad Company to the amount of five hundred thousand dollars?’ *’ adopted. The Board then adjourned. Joux B. Gove at Tae SMitason1aN.—Mr. Gough might well feel proud of the audience assembled before him last night, consisting so largely as it did of personages eminent in every walk of life. On the tier of benches next the speaker we noticed President Pierce and Judge McLean, and the eye could not travel far in any direction without falling upon some individual distinguished in the pulpit or in politics. at the bar or in the army. The lecture room is admirably arranged to allow everybody to see his or her neighbor, and so the audience that filled the room at an early hour amused themselves with looking at each other until the arrival of the wonderful Gough. Finally, Mr. McPeak came upon the platform with an assistant, and commenced Temoving the chairs and the speaker's desk, and enlarged the area of elbow room designed for the orator, who, though a small-sized man, is in the habit of spreading himself over con- siderable ground when speaking. 7 Presently appeared the officers of the Young Men’s Christian Association, with Mr. Gough in their midst. A prayer was delivered by Rev Mr. Cum- mins of Trinity Church, and then the Presi- dent of the Association introduced Mr. Gough. For a moment, and while Mr. G. was taking 2 preparatory drink of water, there was a buzz and an interohange of opinions in regard to the personal appearance of the speaker. “What a little bit of a man,’’ said one; ‘‘How thin and how pale,’’ said another ;”’ “Don’t look as if he could say much,’’ said a third; but the young ladies said he looked “ inter- Mr. Gough brushed the hair from his eyes and commenced. Of course it would be a matter of impossibility to report one of Speeches, ag everybody knows who has heard him Rufus Choate, John Owens, William L Yancey and Reverdy Johnson, rolled into one, would searce make up a barder subject to fol- low. Connected argument there was none, but of eloquence, pathos, humor, and every ingredient calculated to fascinate a popular audience, there was enough to set up a dozen modern popular orators. Mr. @. is, as ever, an inimitable mimic, but we thought he gave Teins less to this dangerous gift and tuck a higher vein of oratory than some years ago, when in this part of the country. In apolo- ay for the desultory nature ef his address, r Caagh stated that he never wrote down word of a speech he was to deliver in his life, or knew when he commenced speaking what he was going to say. Mr. Gough was born in 1817, and must con- sequently be nearly forty years of age, but in appearance he is much the same as when he last appeared before a Washington audience. It wa announced at the close of the lecture that Mr. Gough will deliver three other lec- tures this week atthe Rev. Mr. Teasd: Church on Thirteenth street. A Dee, Parventep.—Yesterday morning, we hear, Major Chase, one of the parties to the affair occurring on the previous afternoon in the sgioon of the National Hotel, waa ar- rested and put under bonds to keep the peace. it is understood that on the night before he sent « challenge to Col. Inge, the other party, Bag bands of Capt. Wright, the gentleman who, it will be recullected, was sometime since severely stabbed in the bar-room of the St Niebolas Hotel. New York city. We bear further that Col. Inge was also put under bonds te Komp the peace, in the course of the afternoon he amount of bail in each case, we learn, was $5,000, and the pa were arrested upon the affadavit of Mayor Towers. Cocrt ow Craiws.—Yesterday, the opinion of the court in the case of White and Sher- wood vs The United States was delivered by Judge Scarbargh. This isaclaim for com- a for extra clerical services alleged to ave been performed in the Post Office De- partment. The court ordered testimony to be taken for a part of the time for which com- pensation isclaimed. Adjourned. — A Caance to dispose of furniture, (either When it is no longer wanted or when it is de+ sirable to replace it by new,) is offered by Messrs. Bontz & Coombs, See their adver- Vsewent. Wasuixcron Moxcxaxr.—The new man- agement of the Washington National Monu- ment Society does not seem to prosper, judging aes report submitted at the last meeting by “V. Ellis, F. V. Po’ The managers seem tp“have found them- selves in a fix in consequence of the refusal of their predecessors to hand over the books and papers of the Society, to furnish them any information, or indeed, to recognize them as officers of the Society;—the effect of which “has been embarrassing in the extreme. The manner in which the new management proposed to raise funds is unfolded. ‘It was thought that through the instrumentality of Gia haeipas party, and with a very trifling expenditure and the excitement of rivalry among those opposed to it, results might be ho for which could not be expected from the spirit of patriotism. The Board according- ly adopted a plan looking to an assessment of some smaJl amounton each member of that arty, while agent# outside of the party should fa actively engaged in canvassing the whole country and bringing to every man an opportu- nity to contribute. This scheme was in part begun ; but before it had got fairly into ope- ration the unfor ite publication by the old Board assailing us and expressing their views of their and our relative rights, defeated the working of thie acheme, and the subscriptions which had already been made in many Coun- cils of the party are withheld.’’ ‘From these and like causes the work on the monument was unavoidably delayed until the autumn, when it was decided that it should at least be attempted. Accordingly preparations were begun on the Ist of Sep- tember last, and the work steadily prosecuted so long as the weather permitted.’’ The managers state that the marble work has been carried up two full courses, and the blue stone nearly four courses on the in- terior face, and that everything is ready for the resumption of the work in the spring if funds can be provided. They add despond- i : mae regard to the last we feel noconfidence, The country cannot be roused to liberality, nor even to gratitude; and the agents who have been appointed have, many of them, returned to us disappointed and despairing, and deeply wounded by insult heaped upon them.” “* * * * * ‘The receipts of the year have been far lese than in any preceding year since the cor- ner stone was laid. The gross amount from all sources has been but $7,740. We have now $2,500 in the treasury, and are in all not exceeding $3,000 for debts contracted by us. all of which is expected to be liquidated and paid by the end of this month.” Very different all this from the jubilant, self-sufficient, high falutin’ air with which the new men entered upon their new digni- ties. Nationa, Tueatre—Naiad Queen.—This resplendent Lins ir of beauty and excellence will be presented for the first time in this city to-night. We have spoken so often of it that we can do no good by saying more, but subjoin the following from the Baltimore American of Monday: ‘* The Natad Queen —This beautiful spec- tacle which the enterprise of Manager Jarrett has presented to the citizens of Baltimore in a style of splendor hitherto unexcelle?, will be withdrawn from the boards of the Museum after to-morrow evening for the purpose of bringing it out at the National Theatre, Wash- ington, on the three succeeding evenings, when it will be resumed in Baltimore. In the pro- duction of this piece Mr. Jarrett has spared neither pains nor expense, the scene: eing expressly prepared for it by Mr. C. 8. Getz, the eminent artist of the establishment, and the costumes being entirely new and most gorgeous in their display. It has had an im- mense run here. the number of ladies and children attracted to its various representa- tions being estimated at about thirty thou- sand. Our neighbors of the national metrop- olis will find it of the most interesting and beautiful dramatic spectacles theyhave ever witnessed.’’ [COMMUNICATED Mr. Editor: Icannot but feel somewhat flattered at a friend's remark to me a day or two since, namely: that he hoped I would write a crstique on the concert on Frida: night at the Smithsonian. However able might be to do it, I cannot, for the life of me, consent on this occasion, where nearly all be- ing amateurs, it would be unkind. For my- self, I can only say, that many within hearing distance expressed their sincere pleasure the had derived, not only from the pieces pore f but in the way they were carried out. “ Ruth and Naomi,’’ was touchingly and beautifully rendered ; ‘Coming thro’ the Rye,’’ being sung with great archness and simplicity—the pronunciation of the Scotch secmed to us the only defect at times. The violin solo was ex- cellent, displaying good acquaintance with the instrument, which, perhaps, a little more ease in the management of it, will, in process of time, improve The choruses were sung with ood effect ; and the only complaint perhaps have to make, and thatI am not alone in, is, that the oratorio of “‘ Abraham and Ish- macl’’ was not repeated. May Professor Woodbury long continue to distribute among choirs and associations, and lovers of the ‘art divine,’’ and of the kind lately brought out in Washington, &c., to euch perfection, is the sincere wish of one who has been more or less associated with music, &c , for more than twenty-five years of his life. Groreetows, D.C, Feb 25, 1856. Spring is Comixe!—It doesn’t look very vernal just now, but in a few weeks Mother Earth will shake off her icy fetters. and come out in a bright green costume. Then how those who own gardens will have to ** putin,” or their supplies of early vegetables will be sadly in arrears So we advise all who have any ground to be planted to lose no time in calling at the seed warehouse of John Sayl, who will supply them inseason. Many choiee shrubs have, doubtless, been killed by the severe frostz, so an extra display of flowers must be depended upon, and 395 Seventh street is the place where Flora’s treasures are dispensed. Au Asour 4 VaLentine —We hear that a protracted case of hostilities—the ties to which are workmen in one of our Pocansive: nia avenue jewelry establishments, and which has grown out of a particularly unpleasant valentine being received by one of the partie: the sending of which he attributed to his low-workman—has, after a series of squabbles, attempts at cowhiding, and rejoinders, term- inated in a general binding-over of the bel- ligerents to keep the peace. Taz Wearser —We do not wonder that Dr. Kane only remained a day in the metro olis, when recently summoned here by the Secretary of the Navy. The good people all knew that he had been in the city when they saw this morning that there was a fresh Arctic display, and we fear that had he remained he would hav been snow-balled had he appeared on the avenue All the morning have the feathered flakes noiselessly deseended, cover- ing the frozen ground, and giving unmistak- able evidence that old Winter hagcome again— ‘* Dowa from the ice clad hills of the North, From old pine forests, dark and drear.’? If there is not a speedy Cessation of the storm, or if General Toaw does not usurp the cloudy throne and commence his rain, we may expect to hear the jingling bells again to-morrow. Bring out your two-gorty nags! Hi! @ lang. Last Nigst or tue Kunkets —This is the last opportunity our citizens have of witness- ing the performances of this admirable troupe, and the bare announcement af this fact myst suffice, we are sure, to fill the house to over- flowing. Go early and get good seats say we to the readers of the Star. Tua Swrrasoniay Lectures —The Rev. John Lord commences a course of lectures to- night upon the ‘Grandeur and Fall of the French Bourbon Monarchy.’’ Mr. Lord hag wide reputation as a lecturer, and the partic- ular course he is now to give is considered as among his best efforts. Bang! Baxe@!—The jubilant glee of some enthusiastic Fillmore men was last night man- ifested by discharges of gunpowder. Some of the guns rathe> hung fire, and copies of a local sheet were used as wadding that it might, in some way, make @ noise in the world. Untuckily, most of the citizens thought the salute was in honor of the Georgetown election, Tax Pownaran started down river this morning on an experimental trip, and will commence her regular trips again to-morrow at 64 o'clock a. m. Supreug Court.—Yesterday, Ivers J. Au:- tin, Esq , of Massachusetts, was admitted =u Aserey and of this Court. f No. 65. The York and Cumberland Rail- road Company, plaintiffs in error, vs John G. Myers. In error to the cireuit court of the District of Maino. Mr. Justice Campbell de- livered the pe pag of the court, affirming the judgment the said circuit court in this cause, with costs interest. No. 66, Israel Kinsman et al. vs. Stephen R. Parkhurst. Appeal from the circuit court of the United States forthe southern District of New York. Mr. Justice Curtis delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said circuit court in this cause, with costs and interest. No. 63. Saml. Ward, plaimant of the barque Mopang, appellant, vs. Wm. M. Peck et al. Appeal from the circuit court of the United States for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said circuit court in this cause, with costs. No. 40 Lessee of James B McCall, Jr, et al. vs. Willard Carpenter etal. In error to the circuit court of the United States for the District of Indiana. Mr. Justice Nelson de- livered the opinion of the court, reversing the judgment of the said circuit court, with costs, and remanding the cause with directions to award a venire facias de novo. No. 64. James L. Ranson, plaintiff in error, vs. Thos J. Davis’s administrators. Appeal from the cirouit court of the United States for the District of Columbia. Mr. Justice McLean delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said circuit court in this cause, with costs. No, 68. Euphrosine Tonvergne et al , appel- lants, vs. The City of New Orleansetal. The argument of this cause was concluded by Hon. Miles Taylor for the appellants. No. 69. Conrad F. MoRae, plaintiff in error, vs. Jonathan S Nilesetal. This cause was submitted on a printed argument by Hon. J. P. Benjamin for the defendants in error. No. 70 William W. Pugh, appellant, vs. Jonathan S. Niles et al, The matters in con- troversy in this cause having been agreed and settled between the parties, this appeal was dismissed, with costs Adjourned. ExciteMENT.—A good many people on Penn- sylvania avenue this morning stopped to look at some glittering paraphernalia which was being conveyed up the street in the express wagons. It turned out to be the stage “‘ prop erties,’ decorations, ete., brought on from Baltimore for the performance of the “ Naiad Queen,’’ at the National Theatre. To Au ConcerneD.—See notice in another column, by the Marshal of the District, in re- lation to the outstanding accounts of the Clerk of the Circuit and Criminal Courts. Warca Returns —William Burnes, Israel] Niffin, and W. B. Kennerson, vagrants; sent to work house for van Ge ds Wm. Hughes, found drunk lying in the street: paid fine and costs. Solomon Hate, drunk in market; dis- missed. eS ee DRS HUNTER & WILLIAMS, Physi 8 for Diseases of the Lungs, Office 52 North Charles street, Balt. On Friday, the 29th February, Dr. Hunter or Dr. Williams will be in Washington on pro- fessional business, where he may be consulted by patients residing in that city and Gerge- town. Office 250 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs. Voss’s Jewelry Store. ——— [7 Blodgett & Sweet's new Galvanized OVEN.—A sample of this unrivalled invention for Vas taken the prize medal at three State Fairs, ighly recommended by thousacids In the east he country, is now to be seen at the «tore of No, 267, corner of 11th street and Penn. sht for mannfacturing in the District, aud thern States, is offer ing the largest hote mallest private family. it~ Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis —Jehn L BROW ON :—Gentlem: sinall enoug! three or four yeare since, to adopt their uae. have been such as to tuduce me to continus lieving them cf great beneft fu many affectto chialorgans. Yours, ete J. W. Lawn, M.D. ituston, September 1, 1852. Persona requiring a really x ove that can be depended up aud being made from the po terials, will flod Brow: BRONCHIAL TROCHES to be what they are represent Put up in boxes and soit at 25 cents « th . SY MES; ALLAN, larative, toute si public, retying upon its {ntrin - lowing complaints: All Bi Derangements, Sick Head- ache, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness, Coils, Fain [nu the Stomach and Bowe! Fetcle Weakness, &c. For sale by druggists genera! In0, by JOUN St nd by 2 . D. GILMAN, 468 y WARTZ, 360 Pa. avenne, INTHICUM, corner Bridge and High streets, Clothing announce reapectfully NTER CLO- prising an axsort- Su r NTALOONS, of the newest aud r. trimming and workrauship. Tu gentle- dy €xoellence with economy in fanbionable ar- of dress an opportunity {8 now offered for selecting from ous of the attracttve stocks of Goods {u this city, at very reduced prices. _ 7 a nov i—u 10> Bronchitis, Coughs, ‘seness — BROWN'S BRONCGIAL TROCHES, or Cove Lozuxens, are made from a bi Br s for the alleviation of 8, asthma, Irritation , occasioned by cold or unnsaal organs tn apeaking or singing. Ciergy- awyers, and a’l PUBLIC SPEAKERS will find them an admirable eabatijate for water in soothing the vroochisi tubes anda valuable aud efficient remedy, Con- baey can be used aa freely as requisite NI. BROWN & SONS, Baton, Proprictors, in Washington by J.N. CALLAN and J.B MOORE; ‘OLEMAN & ROGERS; Philade!phis, E. BROWN; ECKSTEIN. meu, Vocalis Kemedy.—Pre very mother should box fn the BEDDING’S RUSSIA SALV) It ta a Boston remedy of thirty years’ stauding, and ts re commended by physicians. It {1 re and speedy cure for batna, and Old Sores Sores, » Itch, Scaid Head, Sore ag or jrecommended by ee, Fecters, Flea Bites, Spider S'tngs, m, Scurvy, Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warte and Fiesh Wounds, it isa most valuable remedy and cure, which can be testified to by thopsaeda who have aasd ttn the ctiy of Boston and vicinity for the last thirty years. {0 tance Will this Salve do an infrry, or interfere with a physician's prescripjlone. It 1e made from the purest materia reclpe brought from Russia—of artities growing in that conutry—and the proprietors have letters from ali clergymen, physicians, ses captaina, 3 stall the stores in may be ordered of any wholesale SHILLINGTON'S, Agent for Wash- Jan 33 matism in Cin- VIDENCE.—For drogeist. For sal ngton. Sure of CONVIN Great CINNATI, OHIO. than three years! enlargement and pain followed the advice of physicians, and ai times used such feumtly medictues as had been recommended for thecure of rheumatiem ; still I did not improve in the least, and wae frequently compeiled to keep my bed, and thereby was pre Yented from atteuding to my business. Some weeks ago I Was induced by a friend to try CARTER’S SP4NISH MIX- TURE. The offect was mi " Rhe N y ud am ntirely free from all palm. | feel felt for years, and { aitributy my com- i ealely so the uae of Carter's Spanish consider i @ most excellent wedicine for rheu- 14 all diseases of the blood, and cheerfully recom- \¢ afiticted. fed5—1m ‘There are but few who the unpleasant effec: of sem- such as sense of f tomach, foul tongue, bitterness in the headache, &c., 4c. All such feelings are do not at some time exper! porary indiges uneasiness of 1 mouth, nausea, evidence of approachiug dyspepsia, which should always be checked and cured by the use of HOSTETTER’S STOMACI BITTERS, which are known to be «n infallible remedy fur all such complaints. To this thousands will testify who tried them and proved the facts, Hostetter's Bitters sate by var pritiotpal Druggists and Dealers generally, “—1w ve are for D7, Ambrotype Amongst the moat at- tractive and beau’ ene e i art, how oo exiivition at WHTTEAURST'S GALLERY. are the AMBROTYPKS. They are traly # beautiful Picture, and iu some respects an Improvement on the old familiar Da- guerreotypes. The Gallery contains quite « large collects of Photographs on paper. Daguerreot, Cf tue United ‘States 81 Court since 1860; members of the United ‘reaideut Pierce and Cabinet, and many other Nation. A visitto WHITKEAURST’S GaL- #4 Ponusylvania avenue, is well worth the trou- ble and the time. mov —— hibition.—The recent decision of the people In almost every State in reference to the sale of liquors, does not pretend to interfere with medicinal com: pounds containing stimulus, ag It te a fact wel! known to all that without stimulating principles most eases of extreme debility vot be reached, and the many other of our most vali pounds could not be made without it. For Instance, OSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, now se celebrated and indispensable In every family ase 'med!- ine, Thonssods of persons suffering from dyspepels and 1n- digestion, generally speak volumes th favor of eine great cu- rative agent. For sale by J. N. CALLAN, Washington. feb 11— ————————“___ Iv Heofland’s German Bitters, prepared and cold by Dr. Jackson, at the German Medion Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphis, daily tucrease in their we! served celebrity for the oure of all Diseases arising from de Tangement of the liver. These Witters have, tudeed, proved © blessing to the allicted, who show their gratitude by tne mont flattering testimonials. This wedicine Las established for iteclf @ name that competitors, however wily their schemes, or reductive thelr promises, caunot reach, It jained the public confidence by the iumense benefits that fave been derived from it, amd Will ever ee ee tion, See advertisement, deo pared to » Pate or without board. to render those with FOR SALH AND RENT. F URNISHED ROOMS WITH BOARD.— The advertiser has taken one of those houses on the north side of D, between Sth and 9th sts., 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. Mrs. ANN FOX. FXOR RENT—A TWO-STORY DWELLING House, contain’ ht rooms, pleasantly situated on 13th street, near the Smithsonian In- tute. in immediately. feb 25—3t* JAMES B. HOLMEAD. OR SALE —A DESIRABLE LITTLE} pee outside the bounds of the city, contain- ing 1% acres of land, in a high state eultiva- tion, enclosed with a high and substantial fence, a two story frame house with five rooms, sepa- rate kitchen, and other buildings neceseary for family comfort, pump of water at the door, 1k miles from the Centre Market, adjoining Joseph Gales’ farm. For particulars 1 on the sub. seriber at the Dead Letter Offce, 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 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their | situation cannot be excelled for ether business or residence sites, and will be si a it sacri- fice. HC RROVER. feb 23-tf te OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard Bridge, a part cleared, ~ 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, 2 corm house, and a stable for six horses. Price 95" per acre. Refer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of an House of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co. ——— OR RENT—MRKS. 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 stieets, Washington city. Key may be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, near Winder’s Building. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant anda few rooms on the first floor of Forrest Hall; and a commodious Store, with Warehouse attached. recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Blunt, corner of High and Gay streets, opposite the Hall. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, Georgetown. jan 29-1m OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE, con- taining ten rooms, very eligibly situated, with all the modern conveniences. Possession given on the first of February. Apply at No. 3531] st., between 13th and 14th. jan 2—tf | AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VHS TMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the property formerly occupied by Colonel Cox, (calied 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 zreat er part cf {t—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. The fact of this property belag just outside of the Co-poration limits ren- ders it more desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 22—atf ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two inties above Georgetown, adjoining the village of ‘Tennallytown, where there Is a post office. The place contains 63} acres, and is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 324 40, with a wing 25 31, and all necessary out houses. City property will be taken as part pay THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17 At United States Hotel. URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit Hail, and andsomely 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 Nasional Hotel. dec 27—tf WASHE, nd Best recommen- Ww ironer for a small family dations required. Apply at No 352 G street. feb 27—1t¥ 7a eee eee ANTED—IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, two women, one to cook, wash and iron, and the other as Chambermaid and nurse. quire at No 8 North A street, Capitol Hill. feb 27-3¢* JOY WANTED —A BOY FROM 15 TO 18 years of age, who can wriiea good hand, can address ‘Box 638 Post Office."’ Washington, D. Cc. feb 27-3t BRUGGIST WISHING TO DISPOSE OF his Stock, Good Will and Fixtures may hear of av opportunity by eddressing ‘‘A B,’? box 683 City Post Office, stating location, terms, proba- ble‘amount cf b jessdone,&c. feb’ AN TED .—A FIRST-RATE DKESS maker who understands the business well. Good pay will be given. Also, several appren- tices are wanted. pply at No 231 Pa. avenue, south side, between 10th and 1th streets. feb B—3t ANTED—BY A FIRST CLASS (colored) Servant, who can fursish the best testlmo- nials as to capacity, Lonesiy, integrity, &c., a sit- Bacion as waiter in a respectable family, or as traveling servant. Address *‘N M”? at this office feb 25—3:* ANTED—A SITUATION ASCHAMBER- maid and to do plain sewing Keference given. Apply at Mrs FAVIER’S, No #49 Pa. avenue, feb 6—31* ANTED—A WOMAN TO DO THE Cook- ing, washing and irnning for a small fam- ily. Toa good cook the best es will be given A colored woman preferred. Address ‘Cook’? at the Star office. feb 25—3t En- ANTED—A PARTNER, WITH 83 000 or $4, in the Brick making business. Five hundred dollars or six hundred dollars wan! ed within sixty days, to be increased as wanted during the brick making season ‘The yard has the necessary sheds and kilns erected, and tools, &c., for six or seven gangs of hands; contains the best of clay. and is most con- veniently situated near the Capitol. The business is safe, profits satisfactory and re- Hable. The best references, with all informa- tion. given, A liaeto C V., over proper signature, at the Inte!ligencer office, will receive attention. feb 22—3teo ANTED—A SITUATI BY A YOUNG Woman to cook, wash and iren for a small family. Good references can be given. Address “Y,?* Star office. feb 22- AN TED—A OOLORED WOMAN as washer and ironer, In asmallfamily. A slave is preferred. No one need apply without good recommendations. Apply at this office, jan 19— AN TED— WANTED—W. find persons in wapt cf the ticles : French cr German Looking Glasses Poritait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Ot} Paint , large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All ki of Rictures framed, and any size Lookiag Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with discatch. Also, alot of casi-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on haad. Tezans moderate to suit es, the tt fo 5 rao, ork Regilt, and Looking Glass 265 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. deo 19 PPO TOHN WAGNER, NTED—TO lowing ar- BOARDING. \VARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No. 331 PA. avenue, opporite Browns’ Hotel, has several large and desirable rooms suitabls for famities or single igen pe she will eH Sei = she is also pre; te sceamm ‘rapsient or table boarders. feb 26-30 OARDING BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, B No. 309 G street, near Thirteenth. Comfort able board at $1 per day, together with ing well furn! ty. ished rooms. a quiet the ee gmp .—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. Beemer b lvania avenue and 9th street gentlemen withrooms, Every effort will be made comfortable whe may favor her their patronage. apé—tf OAST-OFF CLOTHING UGHT AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA Aven ite Holmead’s grosery, pea FF a through post ofc to «Me Tallor.’* 4-lm* Will be rented low to a good tenant. | Enquire of the Rev. Alfred Holmead, on B st , | ape the Smithsonian building. Possession | ver By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auetioneer. | '[TRUSTER’s ALE OF AN ASSORTED Steck ef Ch Glass and Queensware it Public aucti ‘Under, and by virtue of a eed of trust from James Pool to the subscriber, 499 and 494, | shart ors 8, No 92, at folios 492, to sell at public auc- tion, to the highest bidder, on FRIDAY. the 7th | day of March next, at 11 o’clock a.m atthe auc- | tlon rooms of James C MeGuire, all the stock of Geos, — _ ueensware eontained in e store formerly ke} y said consisting as follows: ‘ eae Ceo | French an ish China, decorated, and plainTea Sets and detacned — cing White, blue and 7 stone China, toflet and tea Sets, dinner Ware, Pitchers, Ewers and Bove, Dishes, Plates, Cups and Saucers, e. Glass Goblets, Champagnes, Wines, Tumbiers, Dishes, Bowls Pitchers, J: Also, Fancy China Articles, Vases. motto and decorated Coffees, Coloques, Mugs, Card Baskets, &c. ‘Terms made known at sale. WM @ MOORE, Trusfte. feb 27-20 J C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. 4 fp ptetet Saantind SALE.—By virtue of a deed of trast, duly recorded in Liber, J. A 3, No 99, one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Coiumbis, we, E. C ie and H. B. Sweeney, will sell, on MONDAY, 3ist of March, A. D. 1858, at 5 o’clock p.m , the following described Reel Estate and improve- ments thereon, situated in the city of Washing- ton, District of Columb's. namely: Part of Lot No. 4, In Square No 844. being the southeast twenty-two feet of sald Lot No.4. f-onting on D street south, and having a depth of seventy five feet. with tte improvements, which are a small brick house The sale will take place in front of the premises, and the terms will be one-half cash. and the bal- ance in six and nine months, with Interest. se cured by a deed of trust on the prem ses. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser E. C. MORGAN, } Trustees. H. B, SWEENEY, feb 27-2w&ds A. GREEN, Auct'r. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer IRUSTEE’S SALE —By virtue of twoderds of trust duly recorded in Liber J. A 8, Now 31 and 69. one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we, E. C Morgan and’H. B. Sweeny, shall sell, on TUES- DAY, the Ist day of April, A D. 1656, at 5 o’clk P. m., the following described Real Estate and mprovements thereon. situated in the City of Washington, District of Columbia, namely: Lots No. 28 and 38. in Elliot’s sbdivision of Square No 677, with the improvements, which are a small frame house This sale will take place in front of the prem- ises, and the terms will be one half cash and the other half in6 months, with tnterest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. All ocnveyancins at cost of purchaser. feb 27-2awdds By JAS. C_ McGUIRE, Auctioneer NLOSING-OUT SALE OF THE AMER- ican Hotel.—On FRIDAY morning. Feb- ruary 29ch, at 10 o'clock, we shall sell the re- matning Furniture of the American Hotel, con- tained inthe western house, formerly the Potomac House, consisting of Mohozeny Sofas, arm and parlor Chairs Gilt frame Mirrors, Window Curtains Handsome marble top and plain Cottage Sets Eivht superior Feather Beas Bolsters aad Pillows Hair and Husk Mattresses Blankets, Comforts, «ane-seat Chairs Dining and other Tables Bureaus, Bedsteads. Washstands Window Shades, Lcoking-Glasses, Clock Excellent Brassels Carpe's, Oflcloth Gas Chandeliors, Toilet Sets Excellent Radiator and other Stoves &c Terms: $20 and under cash; over tbat sume credit of 2, 3 and 4 months, satisfactorily en- dorsed, Wearing interest 2 MILBURN, Trustee. A. E. L. KEESE, Bailiff. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Aucticneer HOKROUGH-BRED SADDLE HORSE for Sale.—On TUFSDAY, Februaiy 26th at 12 o’clock m., in front of the Auction Rooms, { shall sell one of the finest and best trained saddle Horses probebly ever offered for sale at Auction. ‘Terms cash JAS.C. McGUIRE, feb 3—4 Auctioneer. if The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY, February 2th, same hour ard JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer TEE’S SALE OF 'MPROVED Property.—On MONDAY afternoon, March 1th, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, {tc subseri- ber, by virtue of a deed of trus: dated March let, 1850, and recorded {n Liver J A.S., No. 12, folios 261, 262, 263 and 451, one of the land records for Washington county, will sell parts of Lots num bered one,two, and three, in Square numbered three hundred and sixty-seven, (967,) beginning for the saine forty four (44) feet from the south- east corner of said Square, and thence running north with the tine of Ninth stieet forty-four (44) feet, thence weet seventy-three (73) feet six (6) incbes. thexce south forty-four (14) feet, thence east seventy-three (73) feet six (6) inches to the place of beginning, improved by two frame tene- ments. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the prewises NIGH. CALLAN. Trustee. fey, l5-sokas J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BUTELER, Auctioneer. ALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD +) Furniture at Auction.—On THURSDAY, February 25, commenciag at iv a’clock AM. I shall sell, at the jesidence of Mrs. Humphrey's, on B street, petween 2d and Sd streets, all of Koad Seige and Kitchen Furniture, ecnsisting in art of— Saneresy apne Chairs do Sofas and Lounges Curtains and Orvaments, gilt-frame Mantel and Vier Mirrore Mahogany gra and reeker Chairs, mahogany feb 26-4 — dlagere deaths and other Tables, parlor and chamber iT a Hall and step Oliclotb, French China Tea Set Crockery and Glass Ware, Plated Cestor lro1 Hat Rack, Hall and other Lamps Dressing and piain Bureaus, Wardrobes Maple Arm Ohairs, French Cottage Bedsteads N-edie-work Ottomans, Hairand other Mattresses Washstands, Bedding, Toilet Sets Walnut Dining Table, Tin Safe Parlor Chamber, and Cooking Stoves Cooking Utensils. &c. ‘The attention of housekeepers is particulariy called to the sale, as the Furniiure fs in excellent condition, having been in use but a few months Terms: Under $30, cash; over $30, a credit of 30, 60, and 90 days, for approved endorsed notes, bearr, interest. Cc. W. BOTELER, feb 2—ats __ Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. PRUSTER’s SALE Of SUPERIOR Fur- niture and Housekeeping Articles —On MONDAY morning, March 10th, at 10 o’clock, vs Of a deed of trust dated December 11th, 1581, and recorded in Liber J. A S , No. 8, fo- ios 270, &c , the subscriber will sei! at public auction all the superior Furniture and Effects contained in house No. 410 E street, south side, near Ninth, woe ery Plush, Brocatelle, and Damask covered Lounges, Sofas, Arm and Parior Chairs Pair of handsoiawe Gilt-frame Pier Glasses, Slab and Brackets Egyptian marble-top Centre and Sofa Tables Suites of Silk damask Curtain and Fixtures. Superior Tapestry and Brussels Parior, Chamber and Stair —— Walnut Whatnot, Farcy Chairs, Shades China Vases, Mantel Clock Bronze and steel Fire sets Nursery and Folding Fenders Mahogany Hat Tree, Hall Chairs. Oticloth Venitian Blinds, Chintz Curtains, Rugs eee and Mahogany Chamber uraiture Hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Dining and Breakfast Tables, Sideboard Walnut Arm, Dining aad Chamber Chairs Silver-plated Ware, Glassware French China and Granite Dinner and Tea Ware Cooking Steve and Fixtures Chamber Stoves, &c Terms: $30 and ucder cash; over $30 a credit of sixty and ninety days for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest P.S.—The house, which is a very desirable One, is for sale or rent. inquire of the subscriber at the Bank of Washington. WILLIAM GUNTON, Trustee. feb2i—2aw&ds 5. C. McGUIRE, Auot’r. By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown. Otsrars SALE OF VALUABLE IM- reved Property in Georgetown —On FRIDAY, 28th March, at 4 o'clock p. we will sell in front «f the premises, by wictes ofa deed of trust, dated 19:h Febr: . 185%, duly re- corded, &c., from Mr. Wm. O’Brien, that two and a half story brick House and Lot, being part of Lot 43 Theckell’s addition to Lope arte fronting twenty-three feet on south side of Bri an . va thee bow eat gt ‘sae “gs — feet e perty r J. one of the best business locations in Georgetown. Terms: One-fourth cash; the deferred pay- manta in 6, 3 a wn Paneer bearing interest, to be secu: factorily. 4 D. W, EDMONSON, Trustee, BARNARD & BUCKRY, feb 25—eokda Auctioneers, spectfully ask those avenue. will SAUSAG TER ber contemplates leavi: sale his Carryall, whic! short time, au@ has recently undergone thorough repair, which gives it, even on close examination, bey ieierenvog ofnew. It was made by com twenty four years—a sip, with fou Onn neni eee eee eee FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. nN a ae lo we senses Sound Navigation Resumed New York, Feb. 27.—The Sound is nearly clear of ice, and the Bay-State Line has re- sumed navigation to the eastward by the in- land route The steamer Empire State leaves at her usual hour to-day, and the Bay State will leave to-morrow. The freight is all going forward. New Orleans Markets. New Ortzans, Feb. 26 —-Cotton is un- changed; sales for three days 27,500 bales Orleans Middling 9ic. Baltimore Markets Battimore, Feb. 27 —Flour is active and unchanged ; sales of 1,000 bbis. of Howard “nse at $6.75. heat is unchanged; good to “a whites 1 60, good to prime reds $1.40a81 45 a trie higher; sales of white and yel- Provisions continue dull unchanged. Mees pork $16 87a¢16 Te aor 90 8¢, sides 93. Lard—in barrels at 10c , and in kegs at 10tc. “ New York Markets New York, Feb. 27 —Flour is firmer; sales of 7,000 bbls ; straight State $7, good Ohio $8, Southern $8 81 = Wheat is lower, sales of 1,000 bushels; Southern red $1 70. Corn is quiet; sales of 12,000 bushels; Western mixed 75e. Pork is improving; sales of 800 bble. mess at $16 Sakon atatk nc 200 bbis. Chi- eago repacked at $13 50. rd is drooping; siles of 150 bbls at 10ie Whisky is firm; sales of 150 bbls. at 30tc, for Ohio. Stock Markets New Yorx, Feb. 27.—Stocks are higher; Chicago and Rock Island 944; Mich’ South- ern 974; New York Central Railroad 934; Reading Railroad 89% Sterling exchange is firm at 9) premium By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Agoen DURHAM MILCH COW at Aue- +4% tion.—On THURSDAY, the 28th instant, at 10 o’clock a. m_,I shell sell in front of my Auc- tion Store. corner of 7th and D streets, a Durbam Miich Cow. to be so?€ not for any Eee ‘he owner having no further use for her, as he in- tends to leave the city. veb 26—d GREEN, Auctioneer. By BARNARD & BUCKBY, Georgetown. | Tipteerers BAKEWOUSE, IMPLE- - ments and Confeetionery.—On TUES- DAY, the 6th of Merch, at 10 o'clock a. m, we will sell, by order of the trustee, all the \ture and Bake-house Tools and Confectionery now in the house lately occupied by U Heeter, on the = side of High street, Georgetown. con sisting of— Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding, Bureaus Side Tables, Card Tables, Divans ope | een ten plate sete! Parlor Stove Vashstands, Carpet! ‘hairs, Rocking Chairs And lot cf Cooki Utena r Also, Glass Jars, Tin Boxes, lot af Moulds Heke. - s, Candy Stones, and Kettles ot of Preserves in jars, and Co: jonery Together with otber articles. — Terms ai sale. BARNARD &B SY. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. | ieee NT FURNITURE AND HOUSE. keeping Effects at Auction —On MON- DAY morning, March 3d, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of teorge Patton, No. 468 6th street, near the Unitarian Church, we shall sell all bis Furniture and Housekeepi: Effects, which are nearly new and of very superior quality, viz: Handsome suite of rosewood green gold bro- catelle covered Furniture Suite walnut-carved orlmson plush covered Par ‘ lor ——- Elegant zebra wood, rosewood, and walnut mar- ble-top Tables : Walnut carved Etagere, do Whatnot Suite of handsome Sijk Damask Curtains, with lace curtains, Cornice, &e. Superior Tapestry, Brussels, and three-ply Car- Rich Set Chaadeliers, China and Parian Marble ‘ases Omaments, Gisandoles Handsome bronze and gilt French Time-piece Bronze Or aments and Figures Fancy Chairs, Footstools, Gu Hearth Rugs, Stair Oak Hall Set, Hat ‘tree Stair Rods and Eyes Extension Dining Table, marble-top Sideboard Stiver- plated Castors, Spoons and Forks mari China, — Cut Glassware andsome murble top walnut, a I eager Cottage Sets ee Superior bair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Marsetiles Quilts, Blankets, Comforts aoe oe — Tollet Sets amber Stoves, indow §$ - “idee * hades, Looking Superior Refrigerator, Cookiag Stov: ‘Together with & entesent af trpets Olleloth an excellent assortment of Kitchen Requisites Firs :. gehaeny narod cash; over thatsum & e ‘wo and three month satisfactori}; endorsed notes, beari iutarest a8 2 febai—a JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auet P S—The House ts for rent; enquire on the Premises cr of the auctioneer. OST YESTERDAY, IN OR ABOUT the -4 Hall of the House of Representatives, « Poli- cy of Life Insurance which bad been sent on t be executed. The large white envelope in which it was enclosed ts addressed to the owner. It s of no value whatever except to that person. Th finder will recetve many thanks by ne the Star office, or with the Postmaster the House of Representatives. feb 7-tf SPECIAL NOTICE. hav \? ing purchased the int-rest of the late firm of B. O. Reilly & Co , in the Clothing business, re- rsons inde to thout delay, as the busi- settle their accounts ness of the late firm must be settled up. DAVID MASON, No 81 Bridge street, —_ Georgetown, D.C , February 21, 1356. feb 22—iw* KESH FKUITS JUST RECEIVED Fresh STRAW BERRIBS Fresh PEACHES Fresh RASPBERRIES Fresh HUCKELBERRIES Fresh CHERRIES Fresh PEAS Fresh GREEN CORN For saie by JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor, Sigars and Groceries, 474 Pean fed 2-iw SOIREES. ROF.H W.MUNDER MOST RESPECT fally announces to the public that his Sotrees ole piace every WEDNESDAY EVEN- These entertainments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sootable that has ever! —— in this city. jan 2—T&a Ww GOOD EATING: SUPERIOR OLD AND NEW SUGAR CURED HAMS, SHOULDERS, THIN MIDDLINGS and JOWLS; SMOKSD BEEF, for boiling and chip ;, Obio and S; 9 splendid Jot of ROLL BUT. GOSHEN CHEESE, LARD and SALT PORK, PORK and BEEF’ Just received at GARRETT’S, 99 Centre Market (outside) snd 16 West Market N. B—A first rate family CARRIAGE and harness complete, for sale for cash or at a sacrifice. ASkEat BARGAIN TO BE HAD 1 feb Fue Wan ‘ A 8 the subseri the city be will offer for has been ip use bute Family finish Carryall. D. Jones » D.C . ae further particulars — Sgr — of i. b White, treet an ave! feosiiee = = W_ E. GIBBON 1CAN ALMANAC, complete from its eee am act tn 1690. to 1953, inclusive. 96 , im finest new calf binding Price $38. For dite (a single set only, many of the volumes being entirely out of print) by FRANCK TAYLOR. Also, The British Almanac and Co: ion, from its commencement in 1826 to 1851, ; set only, — 7 it pains, a complete set not being in London Price $25. ER CENT BELOW MARKET PRICK. ERRINGS AND MACKEREL OF A 8U- — juality, at reduced \. R PINE APPLES, PINE APPLE CHEESE FRESH TEAS, & JONAS P. LEVY, Ww Begars and Fine Seem ines, uors, seve kw 4