Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Surrrage in Wasaineton.—In the House of Representatives, yesterday, Mr. Meacham, of Vermont, introduced a bill defining the rights of voters, &c , in the city of Was! - ton, which provides “that from and after its every free white male resident of ‘as of the age of twenty-one years, (vagrants, paupers, felons, and persons non compos mentis excepted,) who shall have re- sided in the city one year immediately pre- ceding the day of election, and who shall be a citizen of the United States at the time he offers to vote, and shall have paid the school tax and all taxes on personal property due from him, shall be entitled to vote, in the ward in which he shall be on the day of elec- tion bona Ade resident, for the various officers who are elective «It also provided that when the right of any person to vote is challenged, the oath or affirmation of such person made before the commissioners of elections, (any f whom is aut to administer the ,) verify- ing the existence of the qualifications in re- spect of which he may be challenged, shall be deemed and taken to be sufficient prima facie evidence of his right to vote, which shallthen be allowed. If any such person knowingly swears falsely in the premises, he shall upon conviction be adjudged guilty of wilfal and corrupt perjury, and punished ac- cordingly. “ Any commissioner of election who refuses to receive the vote of a person possessing the legal qualifications te vote at such election, or to administer the oath or affirmation above re- quired, when called upon to do so, or in any other manner hinders or prevents the legal exercise of the elective franchise, is made liable to imprisonment for a period not exceed- ing six months and to a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars in each case, and is to be in- eligible to any office under the City Corpora- tion, besides being liable to damages to the Lape dep vote shall be so rejected. “The foregoing penalties are to apply to any commissioners or other persons appointed to superintend an election who may wilfully and knowingly receive or permit to be received the vote of any person not legally authorised to vote; and aleo to any person or persons who may wilfully disturb, molest, hinder, or inter- fere with said commissioners while in the dis- charge of their duty, or with any voter while at or going to the polls. « The commissioners, in making the returns of any election to the Register, are also re- quired to make a return of all the ballots cast, to be securely kept for a period of at least two yoare. “In the joint meeting of the Board of Al- dermen and Board of Common Council for the appointment of commissioners of elections, no member of either board is to be entitled to vote for more than two of the three commis- sioners to be elected, and in all cases the three persons having the highest number of votes are to be declared duly elected. “It is made competent for the Corporation to provide at least two election precincts in bok ward, to appoint commissioners to super- intend elections in the same, and to adopt such other regulations as may be necessary to give full force and effect to this provision. “Tt is made the duty of the Register to furnish the commissioners of elections in each ward or election precinct, previous to the opening of the polls, with a list of the persons who shall have paid the taxes due from them: but no person is te be precluded from voting who, possessing the uisite qualifications, shall exhibit a receipt showing all taxes due from him to have been paid. * Atall elections for municipal officers the Is are to be opened at 7a m and close at 7 p. m.; and all acts and parts of acts incon- sistent with this act are repealed.” Potice INTELLIGENCE —George Gaines, a smart-looking mulatto, made complaint before Justice Hollingshead against his wife Rebecca, for beating him, and for having sold his clothes, &c. From the evidence it appeared that George rather deserved the beat ng, and that his wife was obliged to sell the clothes for the support of theirchild. In consequence of family jars the couple had been living apart latterly, but George now offered to ‘kiss the book,” and become flesh of one flesh in, but the proposition was promptly de- sioed by Rebecca. Bound over to keep the ace. Charles Rogers (colored,) had up William Cole, (also colored,) at the same office, for threats and aseault. Mr. Cole is a gentleman wood-sawyer, and Mr. Rogers is a gentleman shop.keeper. Mr. Cole allowed the “‘ green- eyed monster’ to get the better of him, and was jealous of the attentions Mr. Rogers was psying Mrs. Cole. Mrs. Rogers was present at the examination and quite indignant at the charge against her lord and master, who, she was confident ‘‘ was no such a man.”’ Mr. Cole was bound over to keep the peace gener- ally, and towards Mr. Ts particularly. William James (colo! was brought up for larceny. It appeared that failing to get his pay for a job of wood-sawing, he had fastened upon the wood az security. James was dis- missed. At the same office, Mr. Alfred Ashton was fined $20 and costs forselling laces, &c , with- out a license, at his establishment over Shus- ter’s dry _ store. James Bloys, for assault, was bound over to eace. keep the . ranegan, found drunkin the streets, artba Was sent to the workhouse for thirty days This woman, it was afterwards ascertained, had an infant of two months of age, which was sent down to her. Lacrore at raz Suirasonian Institvre.— Mr. Lord had a bad night for his opening lec- ture, but the room was very well filled not- withstanding. The lecture of last night was m ‘* Cardinal Richelieu and the foundation absolutism in France,’’ and the manner in whieh the subject was handled evinced the thorough familiarity of the speaker with French history. Tue lecturer gave a mas- terly picture of the great Cardinal Richelieu, who personified in himself pride, coldness, heartlessnezs, and treachery, but was ever true to France ; who was priest, noble, cour- tier, general, and ministe: as half angel, half demon; who raised rand monarchy on the ruins of feudaligm, and made the reign of the weak Louis XIII. the most illustrious im the annsisof France. The opening lecture throughout gave rich promise of the succeed- ing ones, and we are sure we cannot do the readere of the Star greater service than in recommending them to avail themselves of the opportunity of attending the course 8.—We notice at Taylor & Maury’s at ‘‘ free gallery’’ of our artists, ite landscape, in water-colers, b: Oscar u. It represents a rural sce the base of Mont Ste. Therese, in Canada, troducing the river Richelieu. In- It is a deli- cious composition, and reflects bigh honor on the young artist. Though a native of France, where he studied under Isabey and other eminent masters, Mr. Bessau came to this country during his minority; and may there- fore be called an Amsrican artist. As such, he merits a place in the very first rank of water colorists, possessing as be does origi- nality of conception, boldness of design, uccu- raey of drawing, and true knowledge of color. e are pleased to learn that the picture epoken of ahers was sold ere it was completed, and that the gifted artist has since received an order for four landscape sketches, of scenes in the vicinity of this city. Beavry is yet more attractive, when its possessor wears some choice work of the gold- smith's when sparkling eyes are ri- valled by brilliant gems. Those who wish to resent a fair acquaintance with a bewitching Preast-pin, a handsome bracelet, or an em- blematic ring, should visit the establishment of the Brothers Galt. Their stock is equal that of the vaunted Northern stores, and the beauty of workmanship is equalled by the purity of the precious metals employed, and the rare splendor of the gems, cameos, and A Juvenice Mencuant —We wero yester- day waited on by young girl named Johanna Boyles, who carried on her arm a basket of Masking and matches, which she offers for sale. ¢ learned from her that she goes on to Philadelphia alone fur her supplies, and sells them after school hours, thereby gaining an honest support. Success to Johanna ' Taz Nap -—Jarrett’s m: nt of the Nati eatre, like an exhib’ of fire-works, is ending in a sparkling blase of glory. Much as had been said in praise of the manner in which he had produced the “ Naiad Queen’’ at Baltimore, those who went to see it last night, with the most extravagant hopes, were not disappointed, and is of spplause testified the admiration and delight of the crowded audience. The scenery alone was worth a visit, reflecting high honor on Mr. Gets, of Baltimore, while the architectu- ral ‘palace acene,”” by Mr. Lamb, of this city, was deservedly admired. Nor was there any thing deficient in the dresses, properties, or attributes of this Yee spectacle, which is a chef d’auvre of histrionic magnifi- cence. The performers were at home in their parts, and everything went off without the least “‘drag.”’?) Mr. Semcton: as ‘‘Schnapps,”’ kept the audience in convulsions of laughter, 80 humorous was his every word, gesture, and movement ; while . Jefferson, bewitchingly attractive, afforded a charming contrast to the grotesque awkwardness of her enamered juire. e have not space to compliment other performers as they deserve, to-day; but we must express our admiration of the fasci- nating corps of young ladies. Whether in or around the “ Bath ot Beauty,”’ or in martial array as ‘Amazonian Warriors,”’ this finely formed and bright eyed phalanx isirresistiblé> Surely large audiences will reward the enter- prising manager for this unequaled spectacle, produced at great expense! Every one, who is any one, should see the “ Naiad Queen.”” ADVERTISING is sneered at by some one- horse old fogies, but it is the main-spring of business, for all that, as we see proven almost every day by our columns. ‘or instance : Last Friday a ‘‘ house to be let’? was adver- tised in the “‘Evening Star.” It isa mile and a half from our office, yet withinone hour after the first number of the bares was sold, a gentleman who saw the advertisment had examined the premises, called on the landlord, and closed his lease. Before the same time next day, over thirty other applicants presen- ted themselves. ho says that advertising is not the secret of business-success—that is— when the advertisment is inserted in a popu- lar, widely circulated sheet, like the ‘Evening Star!” Tas Vaxentine War alluded to in the Star, has broken out again after a temporary cessation of hostilities, and is evolving a cu- rious succession of Corporation and United States cases. The partios were bound over to keep the peace, but so much hard swearing has ensued, and so many new provocations have arisen that the belligerents on both sides have appeared before the magistrate and say they cannot stay bound any longer ; they must ‘‘Iam” each or burst! So much for sending a “ funny valentine.’ New Maxaceuent.—Let it not be forgotten that the National Thestre passes into new hands on Saturday, and that Mr. John T. Ford is to be itsmanager. The opening piece will be that celebrated drama, ‘“ Richelieu, ”’ which always attracts crowded audiences, Among the histrionic talent engaged we see the name of Mrs. Wi pa (a daughter of Mrs. Drake) and Miss Maggie Mitchell. Suc- cess to the new manager! LiteraRy.—Persons in quest of cheap lit- erature, or having books to dispose of will bear in mind that our friend Roberts, 327 Seventh street, has a collection of second-hand novels, by the best authors, for sale at half price to which he is constantly adding, by urchase or exchange, the best books in our anguage. Also, periodicals and newspapers of the latest dates. Roszep Agarn.—Mr. Jno. P. Headley, whose boot and shoe manufactory was forcibly en- tered last week. and robbed of several pairs of boots, &c., has sustained another severe loss. The window-shutter in the basement of his dwelling, on Maryland avenue, near Eleventh street, was forcibly opened on last Monday night, the premises entered, and halfa haxrel of Pr beef and about a hun- dred corned shad taken away. OysTERS may prove a source of great reve- nue to Virginia, if Gov. Wise carries his bi- valvular taxation scheme into execution. But it is more positive that Oysters, as served up by De shel Bg are a source of gratification to each Epicurean palate. Read his advertise- ment, then ask him to she// out ! Ligar is always in demand, and Howell & Mosell have a kind of lamp which will give the radiance of sunshine at alow rate. See their advertisement. Perer Somezopy must send us the answer to his enigma before we can publish it. Wartcu Returns.—Captain Birch finds it necessary to make a clearance semi-occasion- ally cf j Ba inveterate vagrants who seck lodgings nightly at the guard-house, and sends a party of them to the work-house, but as fast as one batch is disposed of another takes its place. A few were sent down yes- terday, and a few more are accumulating for another party. see ——____ GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE: Grorgetown, Feb. 28, 1856, The magnificent silver pitcher, manufac- tured by Galt & Bro. of yourcity, as a pre- sent from the male members of the Presbyte- rian congregation of our city to their retiring pastor, the Rev. J. M P. Atkinson, was for- mally presented in the lecture-room of the Bridge street church last night. Mr. W. L. Dunlop presented the gift, in the following very appropriate and handsome address: Reverend and respected str: On behalf of the male members of the Bridge street Pres- byterian congregation, I present you this sil- ver pitcher, as a testimonial of their high re- gard for you personally and officially. And in doing this permit me to say that few events carry with them a deeper or more i feeling of regret than the present,—t! parture of admired worth from the mids ple who have go long and so fully enjoyed it. It would be needless for me to recall the occasion or recite the scones when that worth shone most conspicuously, and when the heart of this people gave toit in tears a parting testimony, much less to touch the wounds or make fresh the sorrows its heavenly councils soothed. I leave forthe widow and father- lesa, the chamber of sickness, and the bed of death, to tell for it their humble story, and to the emulators of its holy example to speak the praises which christian fortitude and faith esdey Your labors among us, sir, have been great and encouraging. You have in the significant language of our late Congrega- tional meeting ‘‘commended yourself émi- nently to our confidence and affections,"’ you have promoted the cause iad grid and religion in the church, have enlarged its numbers, in- creased its resources, and strengthened and consolidated its peace and harmony. Many are the hearts whoue gratitude and love your residence with us has commanded. Many are the griefs, many the sighs with which that residence is now seemed to be resigned by you, and by which this people are called to part with a pastor so dearly beloved, so usefel, and so true to duty and to God. “Sir, umong those on whose behalf I pre- sent their tribute, are some who, though not professing or speaking much, have, by their recent conduct, borne ample testimony to their pure affection for one, whose Christian profession and usefulness strengthens the strong ties which binds them together. But why say more of the regard entertained b: these donors and this people for your high personal and Christian worth? You, sir, must be assured that acts speak louder than words; and that the affection of the people, who now offer you this testimonial, will go with you wherever your lot shall be cast, and that their prayer will ever be that beautiful one engraven upon this memorial, ‘‘Mizpah,”” “ ‘The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent from oue anotker.’’ The Rev. Mr. Atkinson responded to the above ina brief, but appropriate and touching | manner va The occasion was one of peculiar interest, and the multitude of heaving bosoms, and tear-bedimmed eye, gave the very strongest evidence of the warm Christian attachment of the congregation to their former faithful pastor, Sprgctaror. New Cvstou-Hovans.—The stupendo’ structure at New Orleans, which was com- menced in 1818, has steadily advanced, at a gross expenditure of one and a half million of dollars, and is now about two-thirds finished. The progress has appeared slow, but when it is considered that it will comprise about two res under roof, that progress has been quite as rapid as so gigantic an undertaking would admit of. The building, when finished, will include the post offices, land offices, United States courts, and all the offices and storage Tooms required for the revenue service. The collector’s room, in the centre of the building, will be a superb apartment, of pure white marble, 116 by 90 feet, surmounted by a mar- ble dome resting on a peristyle of rich Corin- thian columns, fourteen in number, also of white marble; the whole surmounted by a spacious lantern, springing to the height of about 136 feet from the ground, and filling the room with an ample body of rich, mellow light. Among the other custom-houses soon to be erected, is one at Petersburg, Va. It was de- ‘signed by A. B. Young, Esq_, of this city, and the lower story is to be allotted to the post ) office. Tar Westuinster Review for January has been our table several days. Among the contents may be found the following articles : German Wit—Heinrich Heine, The Limited Liability Act of 1855 ; The House of Savoy; Russia and the Allies; Military Education for Officers; Athenian Comedy; Lions and Lion Hunting ; Letter from Dr. Wm. B. Car- penter; Contemporary Literature, &c., &c. Leonard Scott & Co., 79 Fulton street, New York, are the publishers, and Taylor & Maury the agontsin this city. It is a periodical of sterling merit. ‘Bour Face.—“ The King is dead—Long live the King,”’ is the heading used by one of the New York papers in announcing the death of the youthful ‘‘Live Usk Clubs” of that city, and the Phenix-like transformation into Fillmore and Donelson (not forgetting the Andrew Jackson by any means) Associations. If (2) the Fillmore ticket is elected, ‘ Live Oak’’ is to figure as dispensor of the Navy contracts So they “‘ fuse’ — ‘* Black spirits, and white,— Blue spirits, and (silver) grey.’? A Beavtiru, CompLexion may easily be acquired by using the ‘“‘Balm of a Thousand Flowers,’’ It will remove tan, pimples, and freckles from the skin, leaving it of a soft and roseate hue. Wet a towel, pour on two or three drops, and wash the face night and morn- ing. For sale at Shillington’s, agent for Wash ington, and all druggists DRS HUNTER & WILLIAMS, Physicians 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. Vose’s Jewelry Store. ——————— {7 Blodgett & Sweet's new Galvanized IKON OVED sainple of this unrivalled Invention for cooking, which has taken the prize medal at three State Fairs, and which is highly recommended by thousauda fu the east and west of the country, is now to be agen at the store of JAMES SKIRVING, No. 267, corner of 11th street and Penn. avenue. The right for facturing in the District, and also several of the Southern States, is offered for anle. Seven sizes are made, suiting the largest hotel aud steamer, or small enongh for the smallest private family. feb 26—41* Medica were c bined by you to form the “Bxoncuiat Taooums” led three or four years since, to adopt thelr use. The reeull have been such a8 to induce me to continue the practice, be- Meving them of great benefit {n many affections of the Bron- ebial organs. Yours, etc. J.P. W. x, M.D. Boston, September i, 1852. Persons r Ing @ really good and long-tried article, and can be depended upon as an effectual Cough Lozen and being made from the purest materials, will fod Brown's BRONCHIAL TROCHKS to be what they are represented. Put up in boxes and sold at 25 cents each, by Druggista gen- erally, throughout the United States and Canadas. BARNES & PARKS, J. MILHAU, New York, A) Por sale ix. Philadelphia by F. BROWN ; New Orieai Y MES; Chi cago, J. H. REED & CO; CALLAN, feb 11— {D> Dr. Sanferd's vigerator is a mild laxative, toule and stiimal, ud is recommended to the ablic, relying upon Ite intrinuic worth In the cureof the fol- jowing complaints: All Billoue Derangementa, Sick Head- ache, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness, Chronic Diarrhwsa, Coll}, Paia in the Stomach and Boweis, General Debtlity, Female Weakoes: sc. raxgiste generally, and by Z. D. GILMAN, 468 a0, by JOHN SCHWARTZ, 360 Pa. aveune, THICUM, corner Bridge aud High streets, D. jan 31 it Neah Walker & Co., Marble Hall Clothing Emporiam, Browns’ Hotel Building, respectfully announce that thelr display of FALL and WINTER CLO- THING te now ready for inspection, comprising an, essort- ment of COATS, TALMAS, OVERSACKS, SURKTOUTS, VESTS and PANTALOONS, of the uewest and richest de- th economy in fashionable ar- ticles of dress au opportunity Is now oifered for selecting from one of theattracttve stocks of Goods in this city, at very reduced prices: now 2—ts The Great Russian Kemedy.—Pre BONO PUBLIOO.—* Kvery mother should have a box in the house Landy in case of accidents to the childreu,” KEDDING'S RUSSIA SALVE. It fa & Boston remedy of thirty years’ standing, and is re commended by puysicians. It is a enre and speedy cure for Corns, Felons, Chilbains, and Old Sores for Fever Sores, Ulcers, Itch, §culd Head, , Bunions, Sore Nipples, jrecoimmended by narses,) Whitlows, Sties, Festers, Flea Bites, Spider Stings, Froseu Limba, Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts and Flesh Wounds, it isa most valuable rew.ed7 and cure, which can be teetilled to by thousa have used {t in the city of Boston and victulty for thirty years. Jn no instance will this Salve do an {njw interfere with a physician's prescriptions. It is made from the purest materials, from a recipe brought from Rusela—of articles growing tp that country—and the proprietors ba letters from all classes, clergymen, physicians, sea captal hurses, aud others who have used It themselves, and reco: mend ft to others. Redding’ tin boxes, stamped on the co r aseia Salve is put tn le: with # picture of a borse and a disabled acidier, which re is also engraved on the wrapper. Price, 26 Ceute 4 Box. Sold atall the stores tu town or country, aud may be ordered of any wholesale droggist. For sale at SHILLINGTON’S, Agent for Washe ngton. jan 38 Great Cure of Rheumatism in Cin- CINNATI, OH10.—CONVINCING EVIDENCE.—For more than three years! have been suffering with rheumatism, azd enlargement and pain of the bones and joints. [have strictly followed the advice of physicians, and at other times used such family medicines as had been recommended for thecure of rheumatis: i 1 did not improve to the least, and was frequently compelled to keep my bed, and thereby was pre Yeuted from attending to my business. Some weeks ago I was tuduced by a friend to try CARTER'S SPANISH MIX- TURK. Th I felt considerably im- 8 effect was miraculous. proved after I had taken the fourth dose; Ihave only used one single bottle, and am entirely free from all plu. I feel better than [have felt fur years, aud [attribute my com- letely-restored health sotely to the nse of Carter's Spauish ixture. [consider {ta most excellent medicine jor rheu- matism and al! disesses of the blood, and cheerfully recom- mend ft to the aficted. D. BuusitT, southeast corner Fourth and Walnut Ciuctunat!, March 17, 1865. feb ‘Am brotyp: trectiveand beautiful ap) T'S GALLERY, ar They are truly a beautiful Picture, aud te an improvement on the old familiar Da- guerreotypes. The Gallery contains quite « large collection of Photographs on paper. Daguerreotypes of the United States Supreme Coart since 1860; members of the United States courts; President Pierce and Cabinet, and many other nblic men of the Nation. A visit to WHITRHUEST’S GAL- L.KRY, No. 434 Ponnsylvania avenue, is well worth the trou- bie sud the time. uov 28—tf {7 Prehibition.—The recent decision of the people fp almost every State tn reference to the Hquors, does not pretend to Interfere with medicinal com. pounds containing stimulus, as {t is 4 fact well Known to all that without stimulating principles most cases of extreme debility could not be reached, and the ‘many other of our most valuable compounde conld not be meade without it. For justance, Dr. OSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, now so celebrated and Indispensable in every family as » medi- cine. Thousands of persons suffering from dyspepsia and In- digestion, geuerally speak volumes {u favor of this great co- rative agent. For sale by J. ¥. CALLAN, Washington. feb L1— Sas Meefiand’s German Bitters, prepared and sold by Dp, Jackson, at the German Medical Store, 120 Arch street, Philadelphia, daily increase in their served celebrity for the cure of all Diseases ariatug from de- Fangeweut of the liver. These Bitters have, indeed, proved a blewsing to the affiicted, who show their gratitude by the most flattering testimonials, This medicine has established for iwelf a uame that competitors, however wily their schemes, oF seductive thelr promises, cannot resch. It Fained the public confidence by the iuimense benefite that ve been derived from tt, and will ever maintain its posi- tion, See adv, it. dec 128m ‘DIED, On the morning of 28th February, after a pro- tracted illness, JAMES M. McKNIGHT. The relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend the funeral from his late residence on I street, near 10th, on Friday afternoon, at 3% o’elock . * OFF CLOTHING SOLD AT 78 LOUISIANA oO olmead’s near Address through post office, to Mr. feb 4-1m* é Avenue, Semmes’s. Tailor.” POR SALE AND RENT. JR RENT —LARGE AND PLEASANTL, situated Reoms can be obtained at No. Si South side Pa. a between Aig aes venue, 9th and 16th sts. pape ee ee FURNISHED ROOMS WITH BOARD — The advertiser 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. cot lea families who ma‘ tye feb 6—iwe = . ee —— FORRENT A TWO-STORY DWELLING ntainin; it rooms, pleasant! situated on’'13th street neat the Smitheonlan in stitute. Will be rented low to a good tenant. Enquire of the Rev. Alfred Holmead, on B st , posite the Smithsonian building. Possession 0} given immediately. feb 25—3t® JAMES B. HOLMEAD. OR SALE—A DESIRABLE LITTLE ge outside the bounds of the city, contain- ing 1% acres of land, in a high state of cultiva- tion, enclosed with a high and substantial fence, a two story frame house with five rooms, sepa- rate ape and other buildings necessary for family comfort, pump of water at thedoor, 13 miles from the Centre Market, siilaing. Joseph betel pre Dar Particulars on the sub- at the tter Office, General Post Office, or at No. 527 K street North. aka 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 sacti- great fice. H.C. HARROVER. _feb 23-tft mike Eee. Fo foue ek TRACT re Seed ees ning 121 acres, two miles from the Na’ Yard Bridge, a part cleared, a fine soil and pened 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 smali new dwelling, peopl house, and a stable for six horses. Price per acre. Refer to HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, of te a House of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co. fel For RENT—MRS. SPALDING, ON THE corner of F and Ninth streets, has a very fine double room, feb 4—-tf For RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK House on the southwest corner of F and 20th streets. Washington city. Ke may be found at Mr. C. Alexander’s, nexr Winder’s Building. For rent, in Georgetown, the Restaurant and a few rooms on the first floor of Forrest Hall; anda commodious Store, with Warehouse attached. recently vacated by Mr. H. W. Blunt, corner of Biss and Gay streets, 0} ite the Hall. or terms apply to BLADEN FORREST, G * jan 201m 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 Fe RENT—THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of the new building over the subscri- ber’s marble shop, opposite the National Theatre, containing three spacious and well finished rooms. The room on the second floor is 42 feet deep and will be rented separately if required Appl on the premises. ALEX. RUTHERF b: feb 26-e0c2w Ol Fe RENT—THE TWO-STORY BRICK Storehouse in Washington, situated on the corner of 12th and B street, between Penn: avenue and the canal, former! Messrs. Sengstack & Clark. This is considered one of the it 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 eae store are attached tothe houre. Apply tok. PICKERELL&CO, ‘Water street, Georgetown ; or, to JONATHAN SHAFFER, B street, Washington. feb 13-eo3w OOM8 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 sre on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan 30—eotf which she offers, with board. ‘lvania occupied by N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VBSTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetown, adjoining the pro} formerly occupied by Colonrl Cox, (called the rage possessing rare advantaces as @ building site, and market garion. It has a fine growth o! oung, cedars and oak messon the great er part cf {t—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- seg and Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders it more desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, Georgetown. jan 22—att ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—I will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above George!own, adjoining the vil re of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 63} acres, and is handsomely im- Proved by a two-story brick house, 32 ~ 40, with 8 wing 25 % 31, and all n out houses, City property will be taken as part 's THOS. MARSHALL, jan 17—t£ At United States Hotel. URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A large dwelling house, eligibly situated, near- ly opposite the Cit Hall, and handsomely fur- nished, containing eleven rooms; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas in the house. For terms, &c., apply at the office of the National Hotel. dec 27—tf WANTS. ANTED—TWO OR THREE good Cham- bermaids, at W iliards’ Hotel. feb 2-3 ANTED—A MECHANIC, TO DO THE general repairing about a hotel Must un- derstand some carpenter work, lcck repairing, &¢< For a good man I{beral es and a permanent situation. Apply at Willards’ Hotel. feb 28-1w =~ is iO PHILANTHROPI8TS.—IS THERE A woman on this earth so generous that she will take a young ‘‘ Philosophist ’’ for her hus- band? thereby saving one that God has not spared in favoring, m the fearful end that man most dreads ir, is there a noble druggist in need of a clerk that will give employment to a young man just from one of the best Medical Colleges in New York. Either lady or gentleman will great- ly oblige by etipcirg pew paid, A. i. H. VirT E, through the Post Office, Washington. feb 28-1t% — iii Oi ITUATION WANTED—BY A RESPECT- able young woman, as Chambermaid and Seamstress Best of reference given. Address box No. 1 Star Office. feb 25-10 ANTED—IN A PRIVATE FAMILY, two women, one to cook, wash and iron, and the other as Chambermaid and nurse. En- quire at No. 8 North A street, @apitol Hill. feb 27-3t* DRUGGIST WISHING TO DISPOSE OF his Stock, Good Will and Fixtures may hear of an opportunity by addressing ‘‘A B,’’ box 683 City Post Office, stating location, terms, proba- ble amount of business done, &c. feb 2e-3t* W A NTED— WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Of] Paintings, large and small ti rackett Tables, in bronze or gold. wan kin of Pictures framed, and SF, size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding lone to order with disnatch. arene alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving. &c.,on hand, Terms moderate to sult the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regiit, and Looking Glass hire teeaipe Ste Kirkwood H. enna. avenue, O| ir louse. dec 19 7 OPPO TOHN WAGNER. BOARDING. OAR DING.—SIX PERSONS CAN BE AC- commodated with board at No. 63 Congress street, Georgetown, D.C. feb 2—Jte YOARDING.—WILL BE VACANT THE Ist of March, two desirable rooms, southeast cor- ner of 9th and Hi streets feb 23—eotit# 0 BY MRS. ELLEN STEWART, Nor se0 U ctrect, near Thirteenth. Comfort: able board at $1 per day, together with lodging and well furnished rooms, in a quiet part of the city. feb? ARDING.—MRS8. DUVALL, No. 331 PA. yinemnet opposite Browns’ Hotel, has several large and rable rooms suitabls for famities or single persons, which she will rent with board— she 1s also prepared to accommodate transtent or table boarders. feb 26-3t* a el _—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. emake Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street pared gentlemen with rooms, is propareithout board. Every effort willbe made to render those comfortable who may favor her ‘with their patronage. apé—¢ AUCTION SALES. ee eteciadociae ell oe Fok Sace.—witt BE soup To-mor- near the corner of @, a lot of LUMBER ona eee er GRINDING STONE. Terms we ByE.8. WRIGHT; Georgetown. ALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT AUC- om-—On MONDAY afternoon next, the 34 of March, at 4 o'clock, In front of the premises, I shall sell, without reserve, the northernly third part oe in ‘& Hawkins’ addition back 66 feet’ on street xtending feet, with the feapeeeet, and z = This is a very ble location for a butcher establishment, ha * : pr Of the late ore ane springs. It ts the erms : One-fourth cash ; balance in 6, 9 and 12 months, for approved x feb 28-3¢ EDW Pe Wage ee By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer RUSTEE’S SALE OF IMP Property.—On THURSDAY girtbnteg March 27th, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, by vir. tue of a deed of trust, dated May Sth, and recorded in Liber.J A.3.,No 3, folto oe &e one of the land records fot Washington county, the subscriber will sell all thore parts of Lots oi grourd In the city of Washington, D.C being parts of Lots numbered 1. 2 and 3, according to se nearer na) heb uare No. 367, and which are contai: in the following metes and bounds—that is to say, beginning for the same at the northeast corner of Lot numbered one, in said Square, and thence running west 73 feet 6 inches, thence south 76 feet, thence east 73 feet 6 inches, thence north 76 feet to the place of beginning, with the improvements, consisting of two frame tenements. The above property is situated on Ninth street west, between north N and O streets. Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in6, 12 and 18 months, with interest, to be secured to the fatisfaction of the Trustee. N. CALLAN, Trustee. JAMES C. McGUIRE, feb 2*—eokds Auctioneer. By JAS. C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ([HOROUGH-BRED SADDLE HORSE fer Sale.—On TUESDAY, February 26th, at 12 o’clock m.., in front of the Auction Rooms, 1 shall sell one of the finest and best trained saddle Horses probably ever offered for sale at Auction. ‘Terms cash JAS.C. McGUIRE, fed 3-4 Auctioneer. U> The abeve sale is post med until SATURDAY, March ist, came eur and place, at which time it will positively take place. JAS. C. McGUIRE, feb 2-d Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ( Gage heiaieS SALE OF THE AMER- ican Hetel.—On FRIDAY morning, Feb- Tuary 29th. at 10 o'clock, we shall sell the re- maining Furniture of the American Hotel, con- tained in the western house, formerly the Potomac House, consisting of Mohogany Sofas, arm and parlor Chairs a ies = Window Curtains andsome marble.top and plain Cottage Sets Slee superior Feather Bede Bolsters ard Pillows Hair and Husk Mattresses Blankets, Comforts, -ane-seat Chairs Dining and other Tables Bureaus, Bedsteads, Washstands Window Shades, Looking-Glasses, Clock Excellent Brussels Carpets, Oflcloth Gas Chandeliers, Toilet Sets Excellent Radiator and other Steves, &c. Terms: $20 and under cash ; over that suma credit of 2, 3 and 4 months, satisfactorily en- dorsed, bearing interest - B MILBURN, Trustee. A. E.L KEESE, Bailiff. feb 26-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. SRSA ES Beni Sieaceat rs ieee By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. | Peed FURNITURE AND HOUSE. keeping Effects at Auction —On MON- DAY moming, March 3d, at 10 o’ciock, at the Tesidence of #eorge Patton, No. 468 6th street, near the Unitarian Church, we shall sell all his Furniture and Housekeeping Effects, which are nearly new and 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- ble-top Tables Walnut carved Etagere, do Whatnot Suite of handsome Silk Damesk Curtains, with lace curtains, Cornice, &e. Superior Tapestry, Broasels, and three-ply Car- Rich Bee Chandeliers, China and Parien Marble ases Ornaments, Girandoles Handsome bronze and gilt French Time-piece Bronze Orr aments and Figures Fancy Chairs, Footstools, Engravings Superior Hearth Rugs, Stair Carpets, Ofleloth Oak Hall Set, Hat Tree Stair Rods and Eyes = Extension Dining Table, marble-top Sideboard Silver- plated Castors, Spoons and Forks French China, rich Cut Glassware Handsome marble top walnut, mahogany, and inted Cottage Sets Superior hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Marseilles Quilts, Blankets, Comforts =, Chairs, Tables, Toilet Sets Chamber Stoves, Window Shades, Looking- ses las: Superfor Refrigerator, Cooking Stove, &c. Tegether with an excellent assortment of Kitchen Requisites Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of two and three months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. feb 21—4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. P.S.—The House is for rent; enquire on the premises or of the auctioneer. ¥ 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 next fair day, a valuable Lot, of 4# acres of Land, part in wood and part cleared, lying Le- tw:en the farms of Mra. Hamilton Mr. R Cruit, about 13g miles from Goorgetown, in Al- exandria county, Va. The-e are two excellent springs of water avd a comfortable log house, with fruit trees on the premises The tractisen closed by a fine fence. Persons wishing to ex- amine the premises or to obtain any information thereof will be accommodaied by calling on Mr. Robert Ball, Sr., neir Bail’s Cross Roads, or the subscriber. ROBERT BALL, jr, Executor for Wm, Ball, deceased. feb %-2awtAp7* By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown. URNITURE, BAKXEHOUSE, 'MPLE- ments and Covfectionery.—On THURS- DAY, the 6th of March, at 10 o’clock a m, ‘we will sell, by order of the trustee. all the Fur niture and Bake-house Tools and Confectionery now in the house lately occupied by U Heeter, on the east side of High street, Georgetown, con sisting of— Bedsteads, Beds and Bedding, Bureaus Side Tables, Card Tables, Divans Looking Glasses, one ten plate Stove, Parlor Stove Washstands, Carpeting, Chairs, Rocking Chairs And lot of one Utensils. Also, Glass Jers, Tin Boxes, lot of Moulds Bake-pans, Candy Stones, and Kettles Lot of Preserves in jars, and Confectionery Together with otker articles. Terms at sale. BARNARD & BUCKEY, feb 26—sots Auctioneers By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE —By virtue of two deeds of trust duly recorded in Liber J. A S., Nos. 31 and 69, one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we, EF. C Morgan and H. B. Sweeny, shall sell, on TUES- DAY, the ist day of April, A D. 1856, at5o’clk im.) the following described Real Estate and hr provements thereon, situated in the City of Washington, District of Columbia, namely Lots No. 38 and 39, in Elliot’s subdivision 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 ol half in6 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. All ecg trae | pigntad mom prpés E. C. 6 : H. B. SWEENY gee A. GREEN, Auct. feb 27-2aw&ds By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown. \RUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IM- preved Property in Georgetown —On FRIDAY, 25th March, at 4 Agog = m., we will sell in front ¢f the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated 19th February, 1557, duly re- corded, &c.,from Mr. Wm. O’Brien, that two and a half story brick House and Lot, being part cf Lot 43 Theckell’s addition to Georgetown, fronting twenty-three feet on south side of Bri street, near the market-house, and ——. bac! — feet to the property of Mr J. Bogue bic is one of the best business locations in Georgetown. ‘Terms: One-fourth egsh; the deferred pay- ments in 6,12 and 1% months, bearing interest, and to be secured satisfactorily. D. W_EDMONSON, Trustee. BARNARD & BUCKEY, feb 25—eokds Auctioneers. NE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Left my house on 10th street last evening, about 6 o’clock, to go to the City Post Office, a small ni wre called LANEY, about 12 years ot age. le is black, well built, and rather good looking—he has a down, but pleasant look when 2 teary to. Had on boots, ; ray pants and round ut, and a check clotheap, With lappels 1 will give $100 reward if takes in the , and rt am hoa EDW’D C. DYER. TELEGRAPHIC NEW8S. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS... BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. eat bein, ——— From Havana and New Orleans. New Yorx, Feb. 28.—The steamer Empire City arrived here this morning, having left New Orleans on the 20th, and Havana on the 23d. On the 224 she of. * passed the sloor-of-war Still Later from Havana. Caartesron, Feb. 28.—The steamship Ise- bel bas arrived from Havana on the » and Key West on the evening of the 25th inst The political news is unimportant. Sugare had advanced one half to three quarters of a tial per arrobe. The stock at Havana and Mantangas consisted of 90,000 boxes, against 135.000 at the same time last year. The ex- cessive rains have curtailed the yield thir year by 200,000 boxes. There were no wrecks reported at Kew West. Ratification Meeting in Albany. Avnany Feb. 28.4 meeting of the Ameri- can members of the Legislature was held last night at which nearly all were present, to- gether with a majority of the State officers. Many speeches were made, all declaring that Mr. Fillmore was not their first choiee, but the speakers acquiesced in the nomination Resolutions to that effect were passed. The call for a mass ratification meeting was unani- mous. Fall of & Warehouse—Loss of Life. Pattapetputa, Feb. 28.—The large grain warehouse of Busby & Co., on Market street, fell down this morning with an awful crash. Two men who were loading a car on the track leading into the building, are under the ruins, and are supposed to be dead. One of the walls fell on the adjoining buildings, killing Timothy Murphber, a porter The building was about one year old, and contained anim- mense amount of flour and grain. Arrival of the Star of the West. New York, Feb. 28.—The Star of the Wes has just arrived from San Juan, via Key Wen® bringing intelligence that Walker has an: nexed the whole of the Mosquito Territory. Col. Kinney had been arrested and sent out of Nicaragua under guard. Poiitics in Connecticut. Mippiatows, Or., Feb. 27.—Th Connecti- cut Demooratic State Convention to-da nomi- nated Samuel Ingham for Governor ; John T. Waite for Lt Governor, and a fall Btate Ucket. Also appointed delegates to the Cin- cionaticonvention The attendance was very large. Baltimore Markets Batriwore, Feb. 28 —Flour is firm; ard street and City Mills sold for $6.75 A a is nominal Grain is firmer. Wheat, good to prime are quoted $1 40a$1.45; ~ wo pl cine $1 50a$1 60. Corn. white 60a62; yellow 57a Sle by weight and measurement. ——— more active, but ons are restricted by the light en; q $15.87a$16 Baoon—thoalde a, Sides oh There wasa ee of hams, not ean- vassed, at Ile. ard—i i Heme lg in barrels at 10c., in New York Markets. New York, Feb. 28.—Flour is firzeer: salee 7 —- 2 eye Srete © $8, Souther= #5 Wheat is Tr tg Pmrated 4000 bushels; Southern red $i 71 rR is drooping; sales ot 12,000 bushels; Western mixed Teo. Pork has advanced; sales of 2000 bbis. mess at $16 soon oo _ of 200 bbis. Chi- e repacked at - Lard is droo; ; a oe of 150 bbis at 10jc Ping Whisky is firm; sales of 150 bbis. at 30¢0 for Ohio. Stock Markets. New Yorn, Feb 23 —Stocks are lower; Chicago and Rock Island 244; Cumberland Coal Company 24; Mich! Southern 96; New York Central Rail: 932; Pennsyive- Coal Co 98; Re: Railroad 89}; Virginia 6's 95; Missouri 6’s 863; Illinois Central bonds 5 Sterling exchange is firm at 9}. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer N_UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE National Hetel, Washi at Pub- lic Auction.—Trustee’s Sale —B: authority of 2 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, on TUESDAY, the ith day of March next, at 12 o’clock m., it undivided three hundred and fifteen parts, the whole into three hundred and fifteen ne eps deing divided of and in all and sii lots of in Washing- ton, in the District of Columbia, marked ana known on the plat thereof as lots numbered eight, rine, ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen, in square numbered four hundred and ninety one, and all that part of Lot number fourteen, in said square adjoining said lot number thirteen, “4 aoe ty epee EF Rel yt at right angles with said street north the full depth of said lot fourteen, with the improvements there on, being the esta! ment known asthe Nation al Hotel, now in the occupacy 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 cost of purchaser The yaad will be resold at the purchaser's risk and cost on ten days’ notice if terms of sale benot complied with within three days from the day of sale. RICHARD WALLACH, JOHN H. SAUNDERS, ‘Trustees feb 15-eokds 4.C. McGULRE, Auct. GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS. Ts UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO AN nounce to bis patrons and the public that he has just completed bis supply of the above, direct from England and the Continent which he would specially call attention to the stock of Extra Barly. Prince Albert, and ether PEAS ; Short-top Radish, Early York, Large York, Heart Shaped, Flat Dutch, Drumbead and other choice CABBAGESB, CAULIFLOWERS, BROCOLI, LETTUCES, ONIONS, BEATS, BEANS, CARROTS, PARSNIPS, CELERY, BAVOYS. LEEK, CUCUMBERS, EG@ PLANTS, TO- MATOES, HERBS, &c., with all other Vegeta ble Seeds in great variety. From bis expe rience and connexions In the seed trade, be can = it them of first rate excellence, and at very moderate prices. FLOWER SEEDS of choicest kinds, selected with care and specially suited to this climate, are offered either in single packets or collections. at very low rates. 3 ues can be had on application. er JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse 395 7th street, corner of H feb B—ecbt* PECIAL NOTICE.—The , hav ing purchased the interest of the firm of B. O. Reilly & Co., in the Clothing business, re- spectfully ask those persons inde! to settle their accounts without » as the buel- ness of the late firm must be up DAVID MASON, eorgetown, D.C» Febreaty Si, 1 G .C., February 5 CA’ PAID FOR FURNITURE. P SRSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having a surplus of Household Effects on hand, will find us pre at all times to - chase their entire a? or — ee hey may wish to dlspo>t SO NTZ. & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh st., bet. I and K feb 19-eod RSE FOR SALE.—A 'd harness HORSE, seven years old, t! h- bred. by the Arabian Imaum, of Muscat, out cf a blooded mare, ly gentle nm be seen on Foon March at Mr BURCH’S STABLE, near Willards’ Hotel. feb 22-71*