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G STAR. EVENIN WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY --March 25, 1856. {07 AGENTS FoR THE Stan.—The following named persons are anthorized to contract for the publication of advertisements in Tux Star: Philadelphia—V. B Patmer, northwest cor- ner of Fifth and Chestnut streets. New York—S. M. Pattineitt & Co., Nassau street. Boston—V. B. Patuxr, Scollay’s Building. ——— {97 Jos Paintine.—Our friends and patrons are notified that we are now pre) to execute kind of Jos Purntixe with despatch and ta the best manner, at prices as low as in any other office in Washington. Job Printers arealso potified that we sre prepared to do every descri; tion of press-work that can be executed on dou! cylinder and Adams’ power-presses. So, also, has the Star officea Boo Bindery connected with it, equal in its capecity to turn out book binding of eli descripttions to any other in the District of Columbia. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Unton recurring to the repetition of the story that the President offered Reeder a foreign mission if he would resign the Gover- norship of Kansas, (which it on Sunday morn- ing last denounced as wholly without founda- tion) argues that it found credence among the Northern abolitionists only through their in- tense hatred of the President on account of his consistent hostility to their schemes. The Union also comments on the last phase of the new “‘ Free State” at Topeka, Kansas The editor says that in his second message the mock Governor (Robinson) backs square down, telling his mock constituents that in all the rearing and neighing of their mock Legis- lature over their right to adopt and sect in operation a State government, they were only in fun never; having intended to substitute it for the present Territorial government, until Congress may give them permission so to do. ‘The truth ir, this Governor Robinson makes a capital Nick Bottom—that’s all. The Union concludes its article upon the subject as fol- lows “ Those who have read the abolition accounts of “ Kansas outrages,”’ and believe that we were on the eve of acivil war, should now take courage. Mr. Robinson tells us, in so Many words, that when he and his aszoviates talked and acted very much like traitors, they were only in fun; that his Topeka legislature is nothing more than a Moot Court, and he the president thereof; and that the powers, duties, and functions of a body which has Just elected two United States Senators, are co-equal with those of adebating society. In- stead of waging war, levying contributions, imposing taxes, dispensing justice, establish- ing sehoo!s, and doing other acts befitting a sovercign and independent State, the execu- tive, judicial, and legislative branches of the government at Topeka have concluded to re- strict their labors to memorializing—a barm- lees employment at the worst, and rot likely to be pushed, even by fanatics, to an extreme length while the price of stationary remains at ite prezent high figure.’’ The Intelligencer commenting on the recent friendly address of the inhabitants of Edin- burg to those of Begton, says : “One of the most hopefal symptoms of modern politics is to be found in the guidin; and controlling influence of an enlighten pubiic opinion, restraining the acerbities and moulding the policy of administrative Cabi- nets aud Executive officers In no two coun- tries isthe power ef that public opivion so sensibly felt asin Great Britain and the United States, and in no other country, therefore, are its indieations equally worthy of attention and regard; and we may safely add, in no other country are those who assume to lead the sen- timent of the people clothed with a function of equal responsibility. Those who seek to pervert and corrupt it, render themselves ty of the crime of ‘public poisoners,’ area hp. 4 as they do, o far as their agency extends the very fountains of political health and civil welfare. To preserve these fountains pure from the infection of projudices and above all from the infusion of international hatreds, is the duty as it should be the grate- fal task of all.”” cra oe ___ Tax Loxvon Quarrsriy Review, received frem Messrs. Taylor & Maury, is an interest- ing number of this able periodical. The pres- ent number contain the following articles: ‘Table Talk,” ‘‘Reformatory Schools,” ““Mo- nander,”’ “ Henry Fielding,” ‘ Neology of the Cloister,’ “Landscape Gardening,” ‘The Zoological Gardens,” and ‘‘The Results and Prospects of the War.’’ How the American publishers (Messrs. Scott & Co.,) can afford these valuable reprints for the price at which they are sold is a mystery to us. As Istergstixc Paper.—A short time since, the Rev. Dr. Hawks read before the New York Historical Society a paper from the pen of Commodore Perry, U. 8. N., upon the Bonin islands, a small groupe situated con- venient for navigators on the usual route for vessels sailing between the Sandwich islands and Japan and the Chinese seas. The paper in question is descriptive not only of the geography and other cheracteristics of the groupe, (of which little has heretofore been known by scientific and learned men even,) but of its capacities for becoming of great importance to the future of commerce be- tween Europe and America and China and Japan, and other far eastern countries. The Commodore's plain atylo suits his subject cap- itally. In his paper he has really succeeded in adding much of value to the previously existing sum of useful human knowledge. We thank the publishers (Appleton & Co, New York) for the copy they have kindly forwarded to Appalling Casualty at Sea. The ehip Germania, which arrived at New York on Sunday, reports picking up a boat belonging to the ship John Rutledge, of and for New York from Liverpool, which vessel ran into an iceberg on the 19th of February, breaking in her bows. In the rescued boat was a man named Nye, of New Bedford, who, eo far as is known, is the only survivor of the es and crew of the il!-fated Rutledge be boat also contained the bodies of Mrs. Atkinson, the wife of the mate, and three others, names unknown. The Jobn Rutledge left Liverpool for New York on the ith of January; fell in with ice on the 18th of February, in latitude 45°-34 N., longitude 45° 56 W.; got into field ice the rigid but succeeded in working clear of “pares Spheoquentiy, however, ran into an a hole i abandoned at six pardipcgs how, aad wes Five boats, crew, left the ship. I Mr. Atkinson, the ma‘ ne ae the intention of - » to have left - a = pores a wet picked me bates roke and he and seve: down with the wreck. ns a It is conjectured that the other boats, which were well manned and furnished with com- passes, would puil for the Gulf Stream, as the weather was severely cold. They may, there- fore, be picked up by passing vessels. The compass of the rescued boat was idently broken; and it being cloudy, her cfew could not shape their course. Alter picking up the boat the Germania stood to the northwest until dark, and then lay to during the night in hopes of discover- ing tome of the missing boats; but as nothing could be seen of them, she bore away to the southwest, keeping « strict lookout all the time During the forenoon a very thick snow fterm prevailed, but the weather cleared to- «noon. A bark came out of the ice at the same time as the Germania. Bhe stood ith the to the westward, and b: boats of the John Butledger 2 WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP, The Investigating Committe>.—The ex citement in the opposition ranks with refer- ence to the probable cast of the Kansas In- vestigating Committee, was very great, indeed, up to the Speaker’s announcement, on yester- day, of its composition. It is certain that many gentlemen who swear by the Abolition- Republican cause were most anxious to be selected for it, as the discharge of its duties bids fair to afford an opportunity for gentle- men who design to become notorious in con- nection with ‘‘ the cause of freedom,” tomake their ‘‘ shrieks’’ heard clear above those of any rivals. It is also very certain that quite a dozen members of the anti-slavory stripe were urged on the Speaker for service on this Com- mittee. His selections have taken the House and the political outside world of Washington by surprise, and are variously construed. Some allege that they amount to a condem- nation, utter and palpable, of his friends on the Elections Committee—to a decision that they are not of the calibre to fit them to be entrusted with what the Republican party conceive to be their?’most responsible trust—a forcible defence of their cause as involved in the Kansas embroglio. Others, again, allege that he has taken this delicate way of quictly removing Messrs. Campbell and Howard from the Committee of Ways and Means, nnd en- trusting hereafter the most important func tions of the management of the business of that committee to Messrs Phelps, Howell Cobb and John Letcher. Many of the friends of Mr Dunn are said to be most emphatic in their denunciation of the manner in which the Speaker has treated him in this affair. Our verdict is, that he has “sarved ’em right.’? For we cannot regard Mr. D.’s move in introducing his anti-Repub- lican star chamber proposition in any other light than as an effort to take the abolition wind out of the sails of those who are, yar excellence, the Speaker’s friends. The suc- cessful propositon of Mr. Dunn, while under the rules of comity heretofore governing the selection of committees, it squinted towards affording him, personally, an opportunity of making a great noice in the world as a cham- pion of anti-slavery, is so drawa up as to piace in the hands of those named on it to make abolition capital in the approaching Presidential contest, powers as despotic as exist under any despotism the sun now shines on. Powers, that are by no means necessary, if it is designed only that a fair and honest investigation and report as between the two great conflicting interests or causes in the new territory, shall be made. In refusing to yield to tho reporied pres- sure upon him to select Mr. Dunn, the Speak- er has evidently but faithfully carried out the wish of the almost unanimous Republi can party of the Hou This is evident from the tone of the Republican party newspapers for some days past. While Speaker Banks has thus rejoiced the mags of bis immediate political friends, he has given dissatisfaction oaly to the corporal’s guard who swear po- litically by Mr. D. The friends of the Ne- braska bill did not care a snap of the finger whether ho was appointed, or his friends dis appointed. They judge it essentially uncer- tain where he will be found on his own resolu- tions in twenty-four hours. They, however, thank the Speaker for the selection of Mr. Oliver, of Missouri, asthe third member of the committee. He is familiar with the peo- ple to be tried under Mr. Dunn’s secret in- quisition. Many of them were not long since his immediate constituents. He is a man of sagacity, energy, and nervo sufficient to ena- bfe him to do all that one man can do by way of getting, for the cause of truth, justice, and right, as fair a trial as is possible under the resolution, which affords ample scopo for the majority to deal unfairly aud act unjustly, and work injustice; backed as they will be by the assistant sergeant-at-arms and clerk they are empowered to select, and by the effort of the resolution to strip everybody of their con stitutional rights they may eszay to call be- fore them; and encouraging them, as they do, to enforce their edicts at the point of the bayonet, if they fancy se to do; and, further, to compel all but the correspondents of aboli tion newspapers who will accompany them to refrain from giving their versions of what goes on whilo the mock investigation may be in progress Such is the tenor of the resolutions, and such is the work which the Republican party managers expect to be carried out. But they will find Mr. Oliver precisely one too many for the success of their scheme, or we are no judge of the public men of the day. P.S. Speaker Banks seems to have aban- doned his alleged views on the equality of races. Vide, the ‘‘ start” he has taken oc- easion to give Mr. Dunn. Cslifornia Surveys.—The returns have just reached the General Land Office of a large number of exterior lines of townships, among which are about forty townships, extending from the coast range of mountains westward to the Pacific shore at Esteros bay, and em- bracing the valleys of the Salinas river and its tributaries; together with the maps of fifty-five townships, subdivided into sections, all surveyed from the Mont Diablo meridian and baseline Of these, twenty-six townships are situated in a body north of Walker’s Pass and east of the Sierra Nevada; twenty one on Russian river and the sea shore, extending north from Bodega bay to the second standard line north ; and seven in the valley of the Cosumnes river, southcast of the city of Sac- ramento. The returns also include a survey of the exterior boundaries of about twenty- | five townships, from the San Bernardino me- ridian, southeast of the Sierra Nevada and north of Turner’s Pass, including the Sebas- tian military reserve. Mr. Davis, of Maryland, made a furious anti-foreiguer speech, to-day, in urging the House to make the term of naturalization hero six years instead of five, as at present, in Washington city, and every where else under the laws of the United States. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 24th of March, there were of Treasury warsants entered on the books of the Department— — — yearn of Stocks.... $55.836 59 ¢ Treasu: epartment. 19,343 55 For the Interior Departmen ‘679 37 For Customs. 20,279 35 22,779 41 isce!laneous sources . 1,035 57 From Customs..........c.06 + +1 ,401,146,18 ee ee Ee Eg The Ravels, McKean Buchanan,"Ra. Booth, and Mrs, Sinclair are starring it in San Francisco. In the late California papers Mr. Buchanan is accused of murdering one McBeth &t the Metropolitan Theatre. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS In the Sena‘e, yesterday, after we went to press, the deficiency bill was again taken up The question being on Mr. Pratt s amend- ment appropriating $5,000 for the repair of the Eastero Branch bridges, Mr. Hunter ap- pealed to Mr. P. to withdraw it, as being out e there ot ee Ate. P. declining, Mr. Huntor moved to amend that amendment by adding thereto an additional eppropriation of $7,000 for the re- pair of the Long Bridge over the Potomac, which was discussed at length. (For a report of this discussion, see our local columns.—Ep.) The amendment to the amendment being disagreed to—yeas 14, nays 30— Mr. Adams proposed to amend the amend- ment by adding # clause relinquishing the title to the Eastern Branch bridges to the Cor- poration of Washington ; not agreed to—yeas 16, nays 21. And then Mr. Pratt’s original amendment was rejected ; yeas 20, nays 20. a Mr. Hunter moved to amend the bill by irn- serting the following : : “To supply deficiencies in the appropria- tion for printing and paper ordered at the firet session of the Thirty-third Congress, $57,173. «To supply deficiencies in the appropria- tion for printing of the first session of the Thirty-fourth Congress, arising under the joint resolution approved February 27, 1356, $244,188 95.” After a debate, in which Messrs. Bell of Tenn., Fitzpatrick, Butler, Fessenden, Rusk, Brown, and others participated, Mr Weller moved to amend the amendment by inserting the following: “To provide for the engraving of maps ac- companying the report of explorations and surveys to determine a Pacific railroad route, to be expended under the direction of the Seerctary of War. $49 200.” After a somewhat extended debate, without taking the question, the Senate adjaurned. Note.—The following is the vote in detail negativing to Mr Hunter’s proposition to ap- propriate $7,000 for the repair of the Long Bridge, viz: Yeas.—Mests. Bayard, Biggs, Dodge, Hale, Hamlin, Houston. Hunter, Iverson, Johnson, Jones of Iowa, Reid, Rusk, Weller, and Yulee —1 Nays —Messrs. Adams, Bell cf N. H., Bell of Tenn _, Bigler, Bright, Brodhead, Brown, Butler, Clayton, Durkee, Evans, Fessenden, Fish, Fitz- emer Foot, Foster, Geyer, Harlan, Mallory, ratt, Pugh, Seward’ Slidell, Stuart, Sumner, Thomson of N. J., Toucey, Trumbull, Wade, and Wilson—30. In the Houso, at the conclusion of Mr Millson’s speech against the action of the President on the recommendation of the late Naval Retiring Board, under the law to make a retired list in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Bocock ebtained the floor for a speech in reply. The subject was then passed over infurmally. Mr. Zollicoffer introduced the usual resolu- tions to supply the new members with certain books at the cost, which, after debate was agreed to; yeas 97, nays 60. Shortly afterwards Mr. Dunn reported back from the Select Committee on tie improve- ment of the navigation of the Ohio river, a substitute for the pending bill to that end, and moved to make it a special order for the 2d Tuesday in April next. The House then adjourned. Proceedings ef To-Day. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Mason gave notice of his purpose of introducing a bill to to amend the act remodeling the Consular sy s- tem of the United States After the transaction of some usual morning business the deficiency bill was agzin taken up, and the pending amendment putting in eome casesthe engraving of the Government under the direction of the Secretary of War, being under consideration— Mr. Johnson addressed the Senate against it, and Mr. Fessenden and others for it. In the House, Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, mov- ing that he be excused from serving as the chairman of the Kansas Investigating Com- mittee, explained his reasons for making this request His motion being agreed to, the Speaker appointed Mr. Sherman as the chair man of the said committee in his stead. Shortly afterwards Mr Meacham called up the special order, the bill reported by himself from the District Comimittee, to regulate elec- tions in Washington city. The question being on ita third reading. Mr. H, Marshall proposed to amend it by adding a clause making it obligatory for a naturalized citizen to have been naturalized for two years before being entitled to vote in Washington city. This amendment was debated by Messrs Jones, of Tenn., and MvMullin against it, and H Marshall and Davis, of Md., for it; Mr D. being engaged in his remarks as we went to press. ——————~—<ee —__ PERSONAL. +++. Collins, the Irish comedian an d yccal- ist, is performing at New Orleans. Henry Ward Beecher is out in an arti- cle in the Independent, denying that he iz a Spiritualist. +++. The Baltimore and Washington favor- ite, John Owens, took a big benefit at New Orleans on Monday evening last. +++. The thirtieth thousand of Longfellow’s Hiawatha was put to press yesterday by the publishers, Messrs Ticknor und Fields +++» Col. Russ, of ‘‘ Russ pavement” celeb- rity is in San Francisco ‘‘ mending the ways” of the Californians. -++. Dr. Meens, the distinguished Methodiet preecner delivered an able sermon on Easter unday, in this city, in the Methodist Church South. +++ Dr. Lydia Sayer lectures to-night again at the Maryland Institute in Baltimore The precios lecture is highly spoken of by the Baltimure press, ——~-20e- A Beautirut Compuexiox may easily be acquired by using the ‘Balm of a Thousand Flowers.’’ It will remove tan, pimples, and freckies from the ekin, 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 druggiste. Court or CLarmms.—Yesterday, the Court or dered testimony to be taken in the case of Ann W. Butler, administratrix of Gen. Richard Butler, claiming the repayment of money Mensa by Gen. Butler to the United States in ‘ Also, testimony ordered to be taken in the case of Harvey Holgate, claiming compenra- tion for property wrongfully seized on Lake Champlain during the war of 1812. The court also ordered testimony to be tak- en in the case of Mary E- Blaney, administra- trix of George Blaney, late a brevet major of the corps of engineers United States army, claiming interest on certain sums due to Ma jor Blaney on settlement of his accounts. and alae per centage on moneys expended by im The case of Almanson Huston, claiming ex- tra compensation for the transportation of the mails in Texas, was argued on the facts by A. H. Evans, Esq., for the claimant, and by Mr. Blair, the Solicitor, for the government, and submitted. The trial of the case of Joseph Nock, claim- ing a on a contract for manufacturing mail-bag locks for the Post Office Department, was commenced. Hon. James B. Colt, of St. Louis, Missouri, sy sworn an attorney of thecourt. Adjourn- ed. eee ee AT § MEETING OF THE OFFI- cers ard teachers of St. Matthew's Sun- day School, the following resolutio:s were unant mously adopted : Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Joun Dev- Lin, formerly President of St. Matthew’. Sunday School, we arecalled upon to mourn the loss of 2 warm friend and zealous coadjutor in the cause of christian education. ‘ Retolved, ‘That we sincerely sympathize with the family and friends of the deceased in their recent bereavement. © Resolved, That the school be draped in mourn- et for siz months, and that a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to the family of the deceased; and that they be published in the, Washington ‘Bitar, Painie's: ae ORGY HARVEY, President. . ANDERSON, Secretary. mar 2—It ” s A CARD —THE MISSIONARY SO clety connected with Miss Hogan’s School will hold a sale of plain and fancy srti- cles on the afternoon and evening ef EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, at 253 F street, be- tween 13th and 14th. The proceeds will be devoted to the- City Mis- sion of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Doors open at 2% o’clock. mar 25-1t* | Se THE COMPANY OR ASSOCIA- tion that borrowed a FLAG from the Kirkwood House, through an order of Mr. Hope, about a year since, will please return it as it is wanted at the Hotel. mar 25-3t | <r REGULAR MONTHLY meet- ing of the Field, Staff, and Compan Offic rs of the Ist ant 3d Brigade M. D. will take place at Wilson & Hayward’s, TUES- DayY EVENING. at7¥ o'clock. By order of the Colonel. mar 24-2t —— Oe Re Es. ADDRESS.—GEORGE M. WESTON, Esq., of Maine, will deliver an address before the Republican Association of this city, in Temperence Hall, on E street, be tween 9th and 10th sts. on TUESDAY EVEN- ING, the 25th instant, at 7% o’clock. Subject :—The Northern direction intended to be given to Slavery by the repeal of the Missouri op keer - «@ public is respectfully invited. mar 4420 if — MR. EVERETT’S ADDRESS IN AID OF THE PURCHASE OF MOUNT VERNON.—MR EVERETT, by in- vitatien of residents in Washington, will deliver an address on the ‘‘ CHARACTER oF WasHiNG- TON,’ at the lecture room of the Smithsonian Institution, on THURSDAY EVENING, March 27th. The proceeds arising from the sale of tick- ets will be wholly devoted to aid in the purchase of Mount Vernon. Tickets, ONE DOLLAR each, are for sale at the bookstores of Franck Taylor, R. Farnham, ‘Taylor & Maury, and W. M. Morrison, and at the Nasiozal, Willards’, Dexter’s, Browns’, and Kirkwoods’ Hotels. There will be no tickets sold or money received atthedcor The number of tickets will be lim- ited to the coavenient capacity of the room. The lecture wi}l ccmmence st 8 o’cleck exact- ly. The doors of the hall be opened at 7 o’clock. By direction cf tbe Committee of Arrangements, mar 24 Been MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF GEORGETOWN COLLEGE.—The annual commencement of this institution for con- ferring the degree of Voctor in Medicine, will be held at the Smithsonian Institution on TUES- DAY, the 25th instant, at 8 o’clock p. m. The Valedictory will bedelivered by Profee:or Euiot, M.D. The medical profession and the public are in- vited to attend. FLODOARDO HOWARD, M.D , mmr 22—3t Dean. Bee TEEFSICHORES IN THE FIELD AGAIN —The members of the Terpsi schore Club mest respectfnlly announce to their ipl skate ahaa they intend givinga Grend Bellon MONDAY, April 7th, 1856. Particulars in future advertisement. mar 22—3t® Rae own CORPORATION TAXES.—All persons indebted to the Corporation of George own for taxes ofevery des- cription, whether under the general tax ordi- nances, or those imposed for tmprovemen’s, are hereby notified tha’ the same must be paid to the subscriber without delay, as he has been em- powered and directed to close his collections in (he most summary manner. As all par.ies so in- debted have long since bad their accounts de- livered to them, and thetr payment requested, they must not expect to be again called upon in per-on. Those who mty wish toavoid the heavy ey consequent upon destrains, wili please call on either of my brothers—George Jewell or Henry C Jewell—at the corner of High and Gay streets, Georgetown, who are authorised to give receipts in my behalf. THOMAS JEWELL, €ollector of taxes. Georgetown, March 7th, 1856. mar 7—tf R&cisten’s Orricg, March 18, 1996. re OTE TO ALL WHOM iT MAY “» CONCERN —Notice is hereby given that licenses for Ca:ts, Wagens, and Drays will expire on the first Monday cf Aprilnext, and that said licenses mist be renewed at this office within ten days from that time SAML. E, DOUGLASS, mar 18—eodtApi0 Register. cK LECTURE FOR THE BENEFIT of tke Young Catholic’s Friend Society of Georgetown, D_€ , will de delivered at For- rest Hall by LS. 1VES. LL D.,on WEDNES- DAY EVENING, 26th instant. Subject: “The Sources of Protestant ininstice to Catholicity ” Doors open at 7 o'clock, lecture to commence at 7% o'clock. Omnibuses wiil be in readiness to convey passengers to Washington. Tickets 2} cents each, and may be procured at J. F. Ellis’s Music Store, 2t the Drug Store of Kidwell & Lawrence, in Washington; at J. L. Kidwell’s, Georgetown; and at the door on the evening of the lecture. mer 2i—d Ke" PLAYS OF THE JEW OF Verona, The Happiest Choice, and Spoiled Child, will be performed by the scholers of ‘Trinity Church Sunday School, Georgetown, D. C., in the old church edificeon THURSDAY, March 27th, et 63g p.m. Tickets may be procured at the drug store of Dr. Kidwell, er from the fellowing committee of scholars: T. F. Carusi, A. Hurdle, J. Meem, J. Hurley, C Barbour, J. Easton, D.O°Neil.C Me. Daniel, C. Knight, J. Speiden, and William Meem, or at the door. mar 21 THE LADIES GF GRACE C&URCH (Rev. Alfred Holmesd) will open their Fair in aid of the Church, on the night of Faster Monday, March 24, in the ball at thecorn rof Pa. avenue and llth street, over the bookstore cf Mr Farnham The patronage of tke friends of the Church is earnestly asked. Do ations, during this week, may be sent to the house of the Rector, No. 173 B street south, between 9th aad 10th streets; afterwards to the Fair room. mar 17—6t Ac AND POTATOES, 100 bbls. prime Boston APPLES 100 bbls. prime Mercer POTATOES For sale by HARTLEY & BROTHER, Georgetown. ENTWISTLE & BROWN, __ CARPENTERS AND EVILDERS, Shop on i1th street, between B and © Carusi’s Saloon. UTTER A? 10 kegs GOSHEN BUT 40 boxes GUSHEN CHEESE. Just received from New York and for salo _Mar 25—et MURRAY & SEMMES. RANGES AND LEMONS— 400 boxes SWEET ORANGES 100 boxes LEMONS. Just received on consignment and for sale b mar 3—3t MURRAY & SEMMES. OR BOSTON.—THE PACKET BRIG R. R. HICHBORN has arrived, and : will have qnick dispatch for the above Pert. For fieight app-y to HARTLEY & BRO, mar 25-1w 10i Water street, Georgetown. MULES! MULES!! MULES!!! JUST ARRIVED. LARGE LOT OF FIRST CLASS KEN- TUCKY MULES, and they will be offered for sale at Peter Vannesson’s Sta ble, Congress street, Georgetown, for one . mar 25 3t* B. 3. LETTON. KE UNDERSIGNED WOULD AN- nounce to the citizens of Georgetown and vicinity that be will resume business at his old stand, oh High street, on the Ist of April ne t He returns his thanks to his former customers for their past favors, and solicits a renewal cf their pa'‘ronage. D. W. EDMONSTON, Sr., mar 25-e03t* _No. 134 High st., Geo’town CARUSI’S SALOON, DANCING SOIREE. EWIS CARUSI’S DANCING SOIREE will take place on THURSDAY, the 27th in- stant, at his Saloon. A few more pupils will be admitted unt{l the first cf May. mar 25-3t# N&W LEATHER STORE. WILL OPEN TO-DAY A LARGE LOT of MOROCCO, and French and American CALF SKIN. Also, PATENT CALF SKIN. A large te of Spanish - Slaughter SOLE LEATHER, for, sale che’ 1 JOHN’C. SHAF ER, Pa. avenue, be:ween 13th and 13% sis, mar 25-e03t* FOR GENTLEMEN. NEY BEeInS Sone, sarge A erai variety o: newest an est sty and fashions. Orders prompuy ‘lied. Constantly on hand a good supply of Garments, ready made, of superior quality. Also, fine Drees Shirts, with Gauze, Silk, and Coiton underdress, Furnishing and Toilet Goods in variety. A. H. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor and Clothier, Browns’ Hotel, mar 25—w' Pa avenue. $C. NE W JEWELRY, WATCHES, SIL. verware, &c —Just received, a as- sortment of new and elegant Jewelry, W. , ac. Also, every description cf pure Sil Plated’ Ware, ue bi 5 Sle ersons in want of latest and the lowest rates qnocka canna cour hock M.W. GALT & BROTHER, mar 95 3% Pa. av., bet. Sth and 10th sts,’ mar 25 j artes MONDAY NIGHT, ON E 8Y. between 7th and 13th, Fifteen Dollars, for the return of which to this office a liberal reward will be paid. mar 25-3t T° HIS E—TWO BOYS (SLAVES) AGED 10 and 14 rs. Enquire of JOHN WA- TERS, 374 E st., bet. 10th and 11th. mar 25-°* IAUTION.—Il FOREWARN ALL I’FR- sons from trusting my wife, Ma Ross, on my account, ap agg pay any debts of her sting from ate. omar se AUGUSTUS ROSS. R F. E. SKIRVING BEGS LEAVE to inform the citizens of Wasbington and vicinity that she has commenced the Dressmak- ing business, and {s ready to fulfi!! all orders. Residence’ north side of D, between Ninth and Tenth streets, No. 344. _mar 25-2" COUPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY entered into partnership in the Merchant Tailoring business, under the ae and neme of GEORGE W. BEALL & BRO. Our s°o>k of Cloths. Cassimeres, and Vestings are entirely new, and we warrant satisfaction to all who may honor us with their patrovage. GEOKGE W. BEALL, JACKSON BEALL, Ne. 120 Bridge street, Georgetown. mar %-TTh&S3t WOOD AND COAL. [ AM DAILY RECEIVING SUPPLIES OF Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD; which will b2sold at the lowest market price. 4lso, on hand i Cumberland, White Ash Furnace and Egg Coal. 2,210 pounds to the ton F. L. MOORE, “New Stard,’’ west side @th, bet. D and E. mar 25-eo3t FRUIT TREES, &c. OHN SAUL HAS THE PLEASURE OF offering a splendid collection of FRUIT, TRLES, of superior growth and quality,’ consisting of PEACH, APPLF, PEAK: CHERRY, & , =F and vigorous, and varieties suited to this latitude Also, many thousands cf the iarge Lancash’ GOOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, red, wh and black, the new long bunched varieties: STRAWBERRY PLANTS. RHUBARB ROOTS, SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS. &c.. with everything pertaining to the Nursery and Seed business, cf fst quality and very mod erate prices. JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse, 390 Seventh st, cor. H, Washington. mar 2*-e06t A CARD TO THE PUBLIC. UR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC OF Washiaogton and its vicinity are respectfully informed that Mr RICHARD DAVI#is, and hes been for the pa t ten years, our so/e Agent fur tle sale of our Jiano Fortes in the District of Ce- lumbia All purchases made cf Mr. Davisereguarentied to be, Poth in cheapness and exceilence, upon 2 ar with these obtained directly from our manu- ‘actory in Boston; and we can with the fulle-t confidence recommend (to all desirous of pos- sessing one of our instrume=ts) the xbove named gentle ran as a person upon wkom they can place an impiicit reliance. As we have not nor will not supply any otber desler than Mr Davis for this market, szles by other persons are neither guarantied nor author- ized by us CHICKERING & SONS, mar 25-2w Eos on, Mass.,March 20, 1558. THE CITY DESPATCH, PENNY POST, ELIVERS LETTERS, PAPERS, CIRCU- lars, Business and Invitation Card: eeting. Funeral. and Masonic Notices, and wes of every kind, threvghout the City, oTgetown, Navy Yard, and Island, and to the Post Office, making Five Deliveries daily At7,9,a.m ,1, and 30’clock, p. m., through- out the City, Georgetown, Navy Yard, and the Island. At7, 9¥,a.m., 1,24, and 7 p. m., to the Post Office Letters to the Post Office and answers to adver- tisements inust in ail cases be pre-paid. Despat:h and Governinent Stamps for sale at the Box S'ationsand the Principal Office 391 D street, near Seventh. N. 8 —The City Dzspatcn will not deliver Money, Jeweiry, or other articles of intrinsic val- ue, and the Proprietors will in no case hold them:- selves responsible for such ariicles unless regis- tered at the Principal Office, and a Speciat Mgs- SENGER employed. A Srecial MESSENGER can be obtained at all hours during the day. mar 25-31% JOHN WILEY, Agent. FIRE INSURANCE. The Mutual Fire Ipsurance Compapy of the District of Coiumtia. Cuan tes ED BY CON6RESS —TBIS Company cffers to the property ownersof the District len chenpest ard as safe means of insur- auce against loss by fire, as any other company, as will appear byan examination of its princi ples and condition. The advantages to these who insure in this Company qie, thet the insurer pays no more pre- rivm than the actucl losses bear to the whole amount of prepert; inswed; ani cach of the in sured becomes a member cf the Company and has a voive in its management, and with the privitege of withdrawing at any time he may ée- sire it ULYSSES WARD, President CHARLES WILSON, Secretary. MAT. G. EMERY, Treasurer. Managers. Unysses Warp, Joun Van Riswicn, Tuomas Biacpen, T.J.Maonuper, Joun Dickson, Mart.G. Emgrr. Jcun C Mow ELDEN, Utice adjoinirg north of the Bank of Washing- ton. Open during bank hours. mar25 6t BUSINESS MEN OF WASHINGTON: Merchants, Manufacturers, HOTEL KEEFERS, AND ALL OTHERS! HO DESIRE A FORTION OF THE Trade of Southern Maryland, are recom- mended to advertise in “THE PLASTERS’ ADVCCATE,” Published at Upper Marlboro’, Prince George’s county, Meryland, ard heving a la:gercircula- tion than any country p> per in the Stete. The ‘‘ Planters’ Advocate,’ has been estab- lished fer several years, and is well known throughout the scuthero portion of the State, cir- culating extensively in Prince George’s, Ann Arundel, Calveit, Charles, §t. Mary’s.and Mont- gomery counties. and also in the District of Co- tumbia Being devoted to the interests of the Agricultural community, its colamns are the most dire t channel to the attention of farmers and others, where custom is desirable to the Bal- timore trade. TERMS oF ADVERTISING: One square, and not exceeding three squares, per year, $12; ditto, eix months, $8; ditto, three months, $>. Address THOS J. TURNER, Editor Planters’ Advocate, mari5—eobt Upp t Mariboro’,Md. GREAT BARGAINS IN PIANGS, FOR CASH. EING DESIRVUS UF CLOSIN@ OUT our entire stock, in order to m: important changes, we offer a 7 octave} PLANQ, rosewood czs*, round corner, iron frame, manufactured by Knabe, Gaehle & Co, Baitt- more, for $300— the regular price of which is $375 A superb 6% octaves rosewood case Piano, manu- factured by Bacon & Raven, and one similar by Lighte & Newton, New York, for $225 each— the regular price being $300 each A superior Piano, Lovis XIV style, beautifully carved, 7 octaves, iron frame, manufactured by Kosenkrantz in Germany, and used only a few months, we will sell at the exceedingly low price of $250. The above Pianos ae 2ll warranted. and we give numerous referen: in this city of persons who have purchared ef us avd are delighted with their bargains. We bave alsoa second-hand Pi:no fer $50; ore for $37, and one for $25. Also, GUITARS, VIOLINS, ACCOR- DEONS, FLUTES, MUSIC; & , &c, at the Fancy and Variety Store of OHN F. ELLIS, mar25 306 Pa. avenué, bet. 9th and 10th sts NEW SPRING DRY GOUDs, EARENOW RECEIVING OUR LARGE and well asserted stock cf seasonable DRESS GOODS, and a general essortimant of all kinds, staple articles for family consumption, al! of the bess class, to which we ask the special at- tention of purchasers and ovr frierds general! before bu elsewhere. Wename a fow lead- ing and desirable articles : 10 pieces superh, plain bleck Silks. at $1 to $1 75 yal A lot ch’ Flounced Silk and Barege Robes, in bejutiful designs and at low prices 50 pieces assorted siyles Challys and Challey De 25 rich Lawn Robes at $1 per dress, we know to be cheap 200 nw se Parasols snd Sun Shades in all colors Shawls, Scarfs and Silk Mantillas, ail new styles 25 pieces Irish Linen-, at 25, 37 and 50 cents rer 200 pieces tee aig Shirting ard Sheeting Cottons of the brands é A fall stock of all kinds Mourning Table Diapers, Napkia and Towelling in great varieties Sinikane Fancy Clcths, Cassimeres and Vest- 60 dozen Ladies’ and Gents’ kid, silx, thread and cotton Glo 200 dozen Linen Pecket Handkerchiefs et 75 to $8 per dozen. i” Allarticles sold at our catablishupent are Kime ‘COLLEY & BEARS, . conc . M R. 8.8. BEAVERS. A PUPIL OF Peng Institute for the Blind, respectfully an. nounces to the ladies and gentiemen of Washing. ton that he will give a Concert cf VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL Music. TUESDAY EVENING, March 25th, AT TEMPERANCE HALL, Commensing at 7\ 0’cloek. Single tickets 50 cents. Children Lalf price mar %4-2t NATIONAL i ’ TWEATRE. KUNKEL & CC -++.0e-0+LES3EES. SOnN T. FO SOLE WANAGER JOSEPH JEFFERSO ‘Stage Manager. Prices oF Apuission:—To Boxes and Pay. quette 530 cents; —, Circle and Galleries a cents. Secured Seats 75 cents, which may be ob. tained for any evening during the week Box Sheet open from 10 until o'clock. Boy Office open every day. Second Night of the great Amerioan Tragedian, ME. EDWIN FORREST. MES. L. W DAVENPORT, | AS OPHELIA. i ME. A. KH. DAVENPORT, AS LAERTES. ; THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, March 25h, -Miss L. W. Davenport To conciude with ROBERT MACAIRE. Jacques Stroy Mr. J. Jefferson Doors open a: jock; curtain rises at Ty o'clock precise! y. n Comp.imentery Benefit to Miss Clara Kean. » Wasuincton, March 20, 1856. M’cie Ciara Kean, Na‘ional Hotel: Manv of your warm friends and sincere adm\. rers are very desirous that, if not incsuepatibie with your future e1 ments, you favor the citizens of Washington a d the cosmopoll. tans with a renewal of the del'gbtful concer which we had the pleasure of hearing on Satur. dey night last Appreciating, as we do, your whieb excel nwst of thore who the metropo- lis. we are desirous «f testifying to your excel- lence by offering to you this complimentary test\. mony cf our approbation. it would be extremely gratifying if you could make it convenient to favor your friends wih ~ Gottschalx’s’? Imitaticn of the Banjo. Col. A. B. Gray, W.D_ Wallech. James S Graham, Hon. Thos. BF Geo P Bvel, Hon. David Barclay. W_ eH. Topping, C. H. Brainard, Jobn H_ Scranton, Lewis Plitt, H.L. Kenaig, Hon. H. A. Edmundson, Gibson, U.S A. J. M. Lorer, M.D. D. Stevenson, rtistic talents," ' Nationat Hore, Washington, D.C , March 20, 1856 GenTLEMEN : I have your complimentary letter of this date, and beg to state it was my intention § to give ore imore concert in this city previous to my departure Scutb; consequently, you are rather anticipated in yourrequest. But, gentlemen, le pleased to accept my sincere gratitude fcr your very kind and flatte: ing expres+ion ; and provided asuitable piano can be procured it wou'd give me great pleasure to perform Mr. L.. W. Gots. chalk’s comporition as requested—Imitation the Banjo. lam, gentlemen, yeur obedient servant, CLARA KEAN Hon. Thos. B. Florence, W.H. eee » Ea g W D. Wallach, Esq., CH. Breinard te; , and others. mar 2—i | CARUSI’S SALOON. : POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT, — Complimentary Testimonial. At the request of many visiters and citizens MD’'LLE CLARA KEAN, Assisted by ME.CAMOENS, J.c Forntscn. Erq . Will give her second and positively lest ' GRAND CONCERT Consisting of a selection of Operatic Geis, &c ON TUESDAY EVENING, March 25. ' Pianist \ PROGRAMME -rart First i. Grand Duett, (four hands) Gallop de Bravura...... eeeeererscccrsccees aoe -Schulof Mr. Camoens and Prof Foertsch. 2. Duett—Leci darem Jz Mano, (Don Gio- VaNNO)........+++ sees senceeseoe MOEgy Clara Kern end Mr. Camoers | 3. Cavatira—As I view these scenes so 4 charming, (Sonambu!a).........++.+.Belliz, Mr Camoens 4. Scena and Cavatina—‘« Emani’’ fly Clara Kean 5. Solo—Pianc—Wcodland whispers. Alfred Jas - Prof. Foertsch . Barcrrojle—Suila pa del mio Brik, 5 (La prigion! @’Edin urgo).......+..++' Ricci Mr. joens | 7. Ballz@—Young Agnes, (Fra Diavolo)..Aub= Clara Kean 8. Grotesque Fantasia—by request. (Amer- ican sketch,) intreducing Gc ttschalk’s celeberated Imitetion of Banjo....Gottschal Ciara Kean . Duett—On to the field of Glorv, (Belli- BBTIO)..0000.20000.500-0000 eoeeresees Donire~. Clara Kean and Mr. Camoens. PART SECOND 1. Cavitinetta—I’m a merry Zirgara, (Crown Diamonds). . 2. Duett -Syren and Frie Clara Kean and Mr. Cemoens. 4 3. Song—Man the life boat........Henry Russ? Mr Caimoers. 4. Serenade—Swert Love arise...0..----Henri’ Clara Kean. 5. Comic Duett Singing Lesson.....----- Clara Kean and Mr. Camoens 6. Scotch Balled—Comin’ thro’ the Rye... Clara Kean. 7. Song —Come, Brothers, arouse..Henry Rus Mr. Camoens. " 8. Song—Columbia, the gem of the Ocean — Clara hean. 9. Duett—Gent!v sighs the Breeze... ie has — Kean and Mr. Camoe! | - National song—* tar-s; led Banner.-— * Clara Kean, 2° Glew Prices of admission: Single tickets 50 cost. family tickets to admit one tleman and '¥" ladies. $!—to be had at Davis's and Hilbus’s = sic store, Taylor & Maury’s Bocksiore, Netto Hotel, and at the door Doors open at 7 o'clock —performance to cot menceat 8. F. WIDDOWS, Business Ager’ The Piano used on this occasion is one of “bith ering’s, kindly loaned by R. Davis, Esq moar 24- it GRAND CONCERT. PROF. A.N. JOHNSON ESPECTFULLY GIVES NOTICE, THA’ being obliged to pass b Washingt) he will give a CONCERT in CARUSIS SALOON, Cn WEDNESDAY EVENING, March Xt ass'sted MISS S. K. WHITEHOUSE, MISS HATTIE BRIGGS, PROF. E. H. FROST. PROGRAMME—PART I. 1, Grand Trio from the opera of Norms, Miss Whitehouse, Miss Briggs, Mr Prt 2. Ballad. ‘The cn ¢arth tom home.. ise Whitebeot (This is lece 28 been rece! with the ned wo enthusissun in Baltioe™ . gre eee seer weeny hes been song! . Duet. “Si itenchezza M’o ne we Miss Baers. Mr. Fie 4. Grand Cavatina from Roberto. | Miss Woiteher 5. Grand Scena from the of Moses in Miss Whitehouss and Mr Fie PART I. 1. Duet. ** God is Love,”” Miss W hiteb, 2. Song. ++ If with all y: 3. Duet. “ The bird let loose in eestern skies, and Miss Brigg Miss Briggs and Miss W bi" 6. Song. ‘ Man the life- » (describing ** wb! 7. Duet. “ Kind friends, good nigbt.”’ Aline Woitevouse and Miss B comrpeny were in Wash! dition, Pech p Single tickets FIFTY £ sitting a gentleman and two indies, ONE"