Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR.| LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Boarp or Atperuex —The Board met at the usual hour; the President (Mr. Clark) in the chair. Acommunication was received from the Mayor, calling attention to the condition of the streets, alleys, and gutters of the city, and asking for an appropriation to bave them cleaned out; referred to finance committee. The Council amendment to the bill regu- lating the sale of lottery tickets, and which amendment requires the Mayor tocall the at- tention of the Chief of the Police and Captain of the Auxiliary Guard to the violation of the law in relation to lotteries, was taken up, and after some debate, was, on motion of Mr. Pepper, indefinitely postponed. i resolution from the jewer Board was adopted, allowing Messrs. Rogers and Spalding the use of the southern portion of Centre Mar- ket space for equestrian purposes. Mr. Pepper presented the petition of B. B French, asking for the draining of east Cap’ tel street ; referred to improvements commit- tee. The Chairman presented a petition from John W Stevens; referred to claims commit- Mr. Pearson introduced a bill for grading D street south, between Eighth and Ninth streets west ; passed. Mr. Smith presented a resolution instructing the committee on claims to examine the con- dition of the canal bridges, at Virginia ave- nue and L and M streets, and ascertain if they were in a dangerous condition ; passed. On motion of Mr. Pepper, the bill for dredg- ing and walling the canals, was taken up and Mr. Houston, from the finanze commiitee, reported a biil authcrizing the Mayor to an- ticipate the revenue of the Corporation to pay for the new steam dredging machine; passed. Mr. Houston, from the same committee, re- ported a bill making an appropriation to pay the salary of Commissioner of Health to the end of the fiscal year; passed. Mar. boy cat from improvements committee, reported back a bill making an appropriation for grading and graveling Fourth street east from Pennsylvania avenue to A street south. Mr. Busey moved to strike out “A street eouth,”’ aud insert ‘to East Capitol street.’” The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed Mr. Houston called the attention of the Boaid to a new pump called Polley’s Patent pump, and which he desired should be exam- ined by the Mayor with a view to having it intreduced in place of the pumps now in use The patentee offered to place this pump in any well, however deep, at the rate of fifty cents per foot. Mr. Houston proceeded to draw up aresclu- tion to effect his object, and meantime Mr. Magruder presented the | pare of John O. Dwyer asking remission of a fine, which was referred to claims committee Mr. Houston intreduced a resolution re- questing the Mayor to have Polley’s pump tested, and nfaking an appropriation of one hundred dollars for tha: purpose. Mr. Busey oppozed the resolution. If the invention was a good one, and the inventor really desires to introduce it, he will test it at hisown expense. He was surprised that his colleague, who was generally so anxious to save the public money, should offer this resolution. A protracted debate sprang up, participated in by Messrs. Miller, Pepper, Magruder, Dove, Smith, and others, in which a pretty sevore overhauling of the present pump system of Washington was gone into. Mr. Miller said that in the First Ward the hydrants were indeed ‘ hydrants,”’ as they were always running. Page’s pump had worked well on trial, but from that day to this had never yielded one drop of water. Mr. Magruder moved that the matter be referred to a special committec, who shall ex- amine this and all other pumps offered to them and report to the Board Mr. Smith expressed his opposition to the whole system of dragging in patents. If the improverient was a valuable one it would make its way in the community, and then it could be adopted by the city. This practice was opening a door and establishing a prece- dent that would be vexatious to the Corpora- tion. The question being taken on Mr. Magruder’s amendment it was rejected. A substitute for Mr. Houston’s resolution was proposed by Mr. Busey authorizing the yor to examiue Polley’s pump and other lifting and forcing pumps, and report tho re- sult to the Board with his opinion as to any pump being superior to those now in use Mr. Magruder offered an amendment that a committee of one from each Board should act in conjunction with the Mayor. The amendment and substitute were agreed to. The chair appointed Mr. Houston on the committee on the part of the Board of Alder- men > And then the Board adjourned. Tre District ts Coxeress.—The De- ficiency bill being upin the Senate yester- day, Mr. Hunter moved the insertion of an appropriation for the repair of the Long Bridge. He thought it would be an act of reat injustice to leave that bridge unre- paired when roads had been made to connect with it. He contended that to leave the bridge there unfit for use would not remedy the evil complained of by the people of Georgetown, while it would of necessity cut off all the avenues of approach to the city from the people of Alexandria and the adja- cent country. He denied that the filling up of the mud fists was occasioned by the build- ing of that bridge, and exhibited a map to show that these flats were causes of complaint as long ago as 1790; and that so far f om any injury having been inflicted upon the people of Georgetown by the building of the bridge, it had really benefitted them, by being the means of deepening the main channel and en- larging their avenues of trade. If injury has been done to the navigation, it was by the ens themselves eonnecting Analostan island with the main land; and he insisted that the evil complained of could not be remedied unless that coruection was entirely removed He quoted from reports of dis- —— engineers to show that the bridge had not caused the evils so much complained of, but that if any existed it was owing to their own act in erecting the causeway Mr Brown considered it high time to stop patehing up the old poe and that any ap- Propriation to repair such an old rickety con- cern would be worse than useless. It would stand thereasadisgracetothenation. Hespoke of the flets occasioned by it, which at the ebb- ing of every tide were exposed to the rays of the sun, causing a sickly malaria to arise from them. He thought if the commerce of a ies and growing city was obstructed from such a structure that it was time to cease — appropriations for its repair. Mr. Rusk avowed bis intention to sustain the amendment of Mr. Hunter. being satisfied from the remarks of that Senator aad the map he bad shown that there was nothing to coun- tenance the opinion that the flats Sad been occasioned bythe bridge n the otherhand, he could very well understand that connecting Mason’s Island with the main land had been the means of throwing the mud on the Mary- land shore, and thereby ocoasioning the flats. He thought it ont of the questionghat the people of Alexandria and the adjazent coun- try should be forced to go three or four miles out of their way to reach this city. He saw that it might be considered a very convenicnt thing for Georgetown to have all the travel of the country made to pass through it. George- town was a component part of this District, aud be was entirely willing to appropriate any necessary improvement for its benefit ; and when they came here to ask that the peo- ple of Washington, Alexandria, and adjacent country should be forced out of their direct communication with each other, he should Oppose it. t. Pratt opposed the amendment at some length. Georgetown was the place of his childhood and he could well reco.lect the in- jury sustained by its commerce owing to the erection of the bridge, and the consequent filling up of the channel. He could well re- collect when vessels of the largest class came there to load with tobaeco; and what was now the fact? Why, that vessels of light draught only could approach their shores. He pointed to the state of the President’s mansion, abso- lately rendered uninhabitable from the ma- Jaria arising from the flats during a greater the health of Washington ? Mr Hunter replied that the city was quite as healthfal now, and more so, than it was in Sieger years, and that the channel had not een affected by the bridge; that the river was becoming shallower at Georgetown as at other places. In days by gone large ships had been loaded with tobacco at Dumfries, and at Bladensburg, and at other ports. The question was taken on the amendment of Mr. Hunter, and decided in the negative, as was an amendment offered by Mr. Pratt appropriating five thousand dollars for the re- air or the Navy Yard and Eastern Branch | rho NationaL Tagatre.—As we anticipated, the appearance of Mr. Forrest, last night, in the part of Richelieu, draw a very large au- dience to the Theatre. As the Theatre is likely to be crowded during Mr. Forrest’s en- gagement, we would suggest to the managers the propriety of having a larger outlet for the audience at the end of the first Piece. Last night, when probably three-fourths of the audience passed out at the end of Richelieu, they were detained unpleasantly long by the narrow single-file exit, which precludes the possibility of rapiddisgorgement. There was much grumbling among the goers out at the delay, and the opinion was generally expressed that it would be a terrible position, 20 cooped up, in case of a fire. This, however, was an unnecessary alarm, as we learn that the means of exit are really very abundant ia case of necessity ; but the public will scarcely reelize this faet under present appearances, and the spirited managers of the Theatre will, we have no doubt, apply a speedy remedy for the evil. Mr. Forrest sustained the part of the crafty Cardinal with his usual power; and, with some few exceptions, was very adequately sustained. To-night, Mr. Forrest takes the part of Hamlet. Thero has been a great deal of dis- cussion as to the merits of Mr. F.’s perform- ance of this strictly ihtellectual character, and we apprehend that the public curiosity will lead to another very full house to-night. Crimnat Covrt.—On Saturday, Richard Maryman was found guilty of malicious mis- chief; sentenced to two months in jail. Ne- oes Lewis Travers and Guss Travers were found guilty; two months in jail. Samuel Posey, tree negro, assault with intent to com- mit a rape on Eliza Chase, was found guiity of an assault only; sentenced to five months in jail. On Monday, John Anderson, found guilty of larceuy ; one year in jail. Negro William Moody, larceny ; found guilty and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary Negro Caleb Barton, found guilty of petit larceny ; three months in jail. Caleb Barton, guilty of grand larceny ; sentenced to one year in the peni- tentiary, to take effect after the expiration of the sentence in jail. Michael McLamarra, larceny; not guilty. Negroes Eleanor Davis and Elizabeth Bell, larceny ; not guilty. The jury in the Poudrette case came into court and were discharged: The case is to brought before the court to-day. . [comaunicateD. Mr. Ep:tor : Sir—A complimentary card, which appeared in your paper of last week, clearly showing us that we have gentlemon among us who bed Ge paes music (as we hum- bly think) of a high order, having been kindly and readily met by the lady and gentleman, Miss Clara Kean and Mr. Camoens, accom- panied by Prof. Foertsch on the piano. I only hope that it will be cheerfully met by a full house thisevening. There are two or three pieces I would mention I should like a Tepe- tition of, if agreeable: The romanza from * Robert Il Diayolo,”’ «Man the life-boat,”’ by Henry Russell, and ‘Then you'll remember me,”’ by Balfe ; Prof. Foertsch would oblige us with @ repetition of his sulo, ‘An Italian Serenade,’ by Alfred Jaell, andif the music of **Old Mad Tom” can be had Mr. Camoens would oblige us by singing it; and if Miss Kean would favor us with “I’ve been roam- ing,’ we should feel till more obliged. Yours, respectfully, Grorgetuwn, D. C., March 25, 1856. Lecrvre or Bisnor Ives in GrorGrtowy. This distinguished divine lectures at Forre: Hiall to-morrow night, before the Young Cath- olic Friend’s Society. From the prominence which he has occupied lately before the public, in consequence of his adherence to Catholicism and from. the interest manifested to see and hear him, we presume the attendance will be large, and will inelude many from this city. Corumnia Fine Company's BaLL.—Wecon- gratalate our ‘Columbia’ friends on the success of their ball last night, and must also give them credit for the excellent order pre served, and the general efficency with which the arrangements were carried out. When we left at an early hour this morning, the happy assembly were in the fall tide enjoy- ment. We Learn from good authority that the loss (310,000) sustained in the destruction b fire a few nights since, of the two fine bric dwellivgs on Twenty-second street, between F and G streets west, has been promptly paid by the Insurance Compaay of North America, at Philadelphia. Pitrerers.—Persons residing near the Tho- atre have to be very watchful to protect their property from the petty thieves who hover about that neighborhood. aye uently the gang operates in the Theatre i if The offi cers would do weil to break up the entire gang. Concert Ar Tewreraxce Haut To-Nigut. We hope that the deserving giver of this cor- cert, i H. 8. Beavers, who is blind, gill receive a generous support from the Washing- ton public. The concert will consist of choice selections of yooal and instrumental music. Atanus.—The firemen were called out twice during last night. At 7 o'clock there was no cause for alarm, and we did not learn that there was aay reason fur the second, at a later hour. Caanwine Ciara Kegan takes her compli- a benefit to-night at Carusi’s Saloon. Note the rich bill offered in the advertise. ment. Toe Grace Caurcu Farr continues to be one of the most delightful and attractive re- sorts inthe city. Dropin and see for your- selves. To Jait.—Wm. Robbins was arrested yes- terday by officer Stewart for ill-treating his family. The case was examined by Justice Clark, who committed the accused to jail. Tur Centre MARKET was not so well stock- ed this morning as we have seen. The prices were about the same as during the past week. Warca Returns —Jno. Warner, (colored,) drunk; workhouse thirty days. Alfred Lew- is, (colore1,) disorderly in the Theatre; fine and costs. Francis Wason, vagrant, dismissed with the promise of sixty days at the Farm if caught again, =e U7 Pure and Unadulterated Medicinal LIQUORS— OLo Henwesst Braypy Ox Pout, pure juice Jost received, of direct importation. et very wat ote” ae Wuusxy, over ten years old, = . GILMAN, 55 ; Groen Wins, a2 excellent tonic and Pov Setar tiew ic! ‘ing fr weak Dervous sia of the stomach. Prepared aa above, eee ont ar lw c » Bronchitis. rown’s Bron- CULAL TROCHES are as familiar as “ household worde” in Boston, because few of our citizens who are afflicted with any trouble of the lungs have failed to avail tiemsclves this favorite aul thoroughly tested specific. It is pot alos the invalid who may be materially benefitted by this admir but it fe to the public speaker or vocalist Mary to thelr trying professions, inasmuch the vocal organs, and iss pleasant and and lic speaker must make. (Uailou's Pictorial.) P id by all Druggints. JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent. mar %—iw i> Factse jot be questioned, when the people of any country bear testimony in mass, as in the case of Dr. J. HOSTETTER’S STOMACH BITTERS. Not only have we ihe individual evidence of the lend, bat almost ry paper in the Unlou ts commenting upon the great ben- derived from the use of these celebrated Bitters; besides joas Diplowas awarded them, among which is one from the Uhio Mechau‘es’ Insutate, at their Thirtesnth Annonal Exhibition, at Cincin here the Comsities was com- sed colty of Physicians in the city. These areal! weighty Fidts tat caunot help But convince the most credulour tuat it in at least worthy .of trial. For Dyspepsia in any form tiece Bitters are » certain cure whea ased as per directions 00 baile. For sale by JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent, pear lw On Sunday evening, the 23d instant, at half- past 8 o'clock, Sister MARY ANGELA, known as Henrietta Martina Dyer. second daughter of fee late Edward Dyer, in the twentieth year of er age Her funeral will take place at the residence cf John F. Boone, Esq., No. 447 on Se street, he- tween E and F to-morrow (Wednesday) at 9 o'clock. The friends of the fami _y are invited to attend without further notice. oe On the 25th instant, MICHAEL QUIGLEY, in the 46th year of his age, a native of Ireland, but for the last twentp years a resident of this District. The relatives and friends of the family are in- vited to attend his funeral] on Thursday, at 4 p. oni sue his late residence, corner of 7th and st.ects. WANTS. ANTED—A WASHER WOMAN COMPE- tent to do all kinds of wishing and froning, and who can come well recommen: for honesty and industry. Apply at No. 174 Fourth st. west. mer 25—3t* pin) RESPECTABLE AMERICAN WOMAN wishes to obtain a situation in a small family as Cook or Chambermaid Enquire on H street, between Sth and 6th streets, at HAMILTON DAVIS'S. 1t* ANTED.—TEN GOOD MILLINERS, and a few apprentices to learn the millinery business. Apply to Mrs REOF, No 3east Cap» itol street, Capitol Rill. mar 25-lw* FOR SALE AND RENT. ———$$_ R RENT.—A PARLOR AND CHAMBER adjoining, or will be rented a gpa 2 if re- q' etms moderate No. 434, corner of F and 13th streets. mar 25 —eo3t* F% R RENT.—A TWO STORY BRICK House, on the corner of Seventh and M streets, with a large yard and brick stable attached. A good stand for a grocery, with fixtures, or any cther public business. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate, and ssion given immedi- ately. For terms apply to SAMUEL SHREVE, Jr.,orC. 8. OPHARE. mar 25—3t* 10 LET.—TWO OR THREE COMFORT- ally furnished Rooins, in the brick buildirg No 418, cast side, Sth street, between @ and H. inar 25—3t® ee . OR RENT —A FRAME HOUSE, contain- ing six rooms, situated on east Capitol street, between 4th and 5th streets. For terms apply to 0. A. DAILEY, Dentist, Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. mar 22—3t OR S\LE—I WILL SELL AT PRIVATE sale between this and the Ist of May, ny roperty, consisting of two two-story Frame ouses, situated on 20th street, No. 404 and 4.6, between @ and H. Aleb, two two-story Brick Houses, situated on 22d street, No. 214 and 216, between G and H_ Also. two sniall frame Houses, situated en 23d street, No. 114 and 116, north of K. Alsc, one vacant Lot of Ground on 22d stieet, between G and H For terms of sale inquire of Mrs. HANNAH MILLS on 2 street, be- tween G and H mar 22—1mn* ANTED.—A COMPETENT COOK, AT Columbian College, 14th street. Good ref- erence as to honesty will be requirrd. Apply at once. Mar 24—2t* OARD WANTED—FOR A GENTLEMAN, wife, and two or three others, in a house and family, within four blocks of the Pat- ent Office Ajletter directed to WM. R. OGDEN Post Office, stating terms, accommodation an location, will be immediately replied to. mar 22—3t* ANTED.—A MIDDLE AGED WHITE Woman as nurse, to take care of an infant. Apply at No. 345, 19th street. mar 22—31* OR SALE.—A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY Residence, on 7th street Plank Road, about 4 mi'es fiom Washington—25 acres with orchard of Peach, Apple, &c. | Would make a good mar- ket farm. Inquire at No. 23 third story of Treas- ury. mar 20—2w* ty oe een ieee seabed os HOUSE AND LUT AT PRIVATE Sale —A pleasant!y located frame Hous>, con taining four good sized rooms, and a fine spacious Lot, with a fine ies péach orcherd attached, will be sold low if applied for rminediately. For |S ate address to ““M CM,” City Pest Of- ice mar 19—lw* god at Hi ea atc ce Hin oS GARDENER WANTED —ADDRESS DR WM. WIRT, Oak Grove, Westmoreland county, Va. mar 21—2w* ANTEV—A RESPECTABLE MIDDLE- sp American white woman totakecharge of the household duties of a family of four sons, (no children.) One of good moral char- acter, without children, and who is willig to make herself genezally useful, will find a perma- nent home by addressing a note to Box , Post Office, giving address, &c mar 22—ec3t* ANTED—A PURCHASER FOR ALOT of very fine Cabbagex. Also, for 200 bush- els Sweedish Turnips. Apply at Locust Hill Farm, 7th street road, near the first Toll Gate. mar 20—1lw* OARD.—THREE OR FOUR SINGLE Gen- tlemen may obtain board ina small private family where there are no children. Location on D. between Ist and 2d streets north. To those wishing a quiet and pleasant home, a favorable opportunity now off rs. mar 25—3t* ape Batali OARD.-AGENTLEMAN AND WIFE, or three or four single gentlemen, may obtain board by calling at the corner of 13th and G streets. Terms, from $3 50 to $5 per week. mar 24-2t® OARDING.—ONE LARGE ROOM, hand- somely furnished, and a sirgle room for rent, with or without beard. The house has a large yard attached, making it desirable for children apply at No. 46 Tenth street, between D and E. mar 20—lw* ONLY 12 CENTS. UCKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new and popular Songs, as sung by Buckley’s New Orleans Serenaders at their opera house, Broad- way, New York. For sale by the agent, ALEX ADAMSON, mer 22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Office. ME RISING STAR GAME.—THISISA beautiful and instructive Game for Childien It learns them to commit to memory all the inci- dents and celebrated battles that were fought du- ring the American Revolution For sale by the agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, mar 22-3m 7th street, epposite Post Office. ACARD, ISS MARTHA BEACH IS PREPARED to give fall and accurate tpurses of instruc- tion on the PIANO FORTE to those who may desire her sirvices. Pupils attended at their res- idences or her own. She refers, by permission, to Prof. Forrtscr, Miss Mary Mtrray, Mr. 5.1L. Cruss and Col Wx. P. Younes. Apply at the residence of he: parents, No. 310 North Ninth street mar 11-3w* CHICKERING’S SUPERB PIANOS. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RECEIV- ed, persteamer Wm. Jenkins. from; Boston, fivee’egant PIANOS. Hewill;] receive next week, per steamer Jossph Whitney, four more; and on the following week an addi- tional supply. His stock, which will be con- stantly replenished, embraces one of the largest and most select assortments In the United States. Superb Parlor Grand Pianos, an instrument of novel and unique design, which has already ac- quired an unprecedented popularity in all the iarge citles of the Union,as comialey elegance of form with ali the qualities of tone of the large Grand Pianos. Magnificent Louls XIV. Central and Square Pianos of every scale and the latest patterns, from the world-famed seer of Chickering & Sons ‘This factory, the largest in thecountry, by its great and increase facilities, now produces better in- struments than at any other period of its thirty- three year’s existence. Also, Pianos of beeutifal tone and superior workmansh!p, by Brown & Allen, Boston, mikers of long experience and acknowledged ski:!. fecond-hand Pianos teken in part payment. Pianos sold at factory prices A good assortment of MELODEONS, GUIT- ARS, FLUTES, VIOLINS, &c. NEW MUSIC constantly received RICHARD DAVIS, mar 22-3t Pennsylvania avenue. «THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” ARRIA4GE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS- tory of Generation, for the use of married persons and those about to marry, of both sexes; price, $1 - THE MALE GENFRATIVE ORGANS,” in health and olsease, from infancy to old ape, with the treatment of all their derangements; for every man’s own private use; with colored plates; Price, SI. A POPULAR TREATISEON VENEREAL Diseases; their cure and prevention; for private use; with colored plates; price, $1. THE MATRON’S MANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- birth, for every female’s own private use; price L THE DISEASES OF WOMEN—THEIR Causes and Treatment “Any of the Books can be had of the agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, 7th street, oppo:ite Post Office. mar 22-3m ADAME S. D., Professor of Astrolegy, has arrived in Georgetown. acd invites all persons who wish to ingnire into their futurity to call upon her at No. Bridge street, 2 doors above the Post Office. She is able to give satis- faction relative to love, marriage, law, sickness, and all affairs in life. Gentlemen 5v cents, ladies 25 cents. Madame 8. D. is lately from Europe, where she received patronage from nobility. She is now making a tour through the United States, and will be here for a short time only. mar 21—2.* 3. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 123 Seventh street, west side, tet. Gand H, we RESPECTFULLY INFORM the the adjoining counties that he 1s @easemaaa Prepared to attend to all orders at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms) He will spare ro pains to give entire satisfaction on ajl occasions. He guarantees to preserve the —_ in the warmest weather for any length of time. A-large supply of ready made COFFINS of all sizes and qualities, always oa hand. Shrouds, Carrisges, Hezrses, and every other article furnished of the best quality. A share of the public patronage is respectfu'ly tolicited. mar *4-tf SEGARS, TUBACCO AND SNUFF. H. Cc. PURDY, IMPORTER OF SEGARS, «© TOBACCO, AND SNUFF, has just re- ceived a new invoice cf GOODS of superior qual ae Aiso, dealer in Meerschaum and other PIPES, and other articles usually kept ina Fancy Segar Store. Conssmers are respectively invited to give me a call. H.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, _mar 19—1m under Washington House. ye valde WELRY 25 per - cheay tl be boughtelsewhere in Wash- ington, at J. ROBINSON’s, @ mar2i-lm 319 Pa. av., opp. Browns? Hotel. $$$ Pp. Browne’ Hotel. CLOcKS—CLOCKS—ULUCKS.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to keep good time one a year, at iad - ROBINSON’S, M9 Pesnsylvania avenue, © Opposit Hotei ite Browns’ FOR CHEAP g00Ds, mar 2i—lm Gor ELLIS’S mars every OR RENT.—THE DWELLING ON THE corner of New York avenue and 15th strect. Possession given on the Ist of April. The loca- tion is very desirable, being directly on the om- nibus route, and in the immediate neighborhood of the President’s House and Government De- partments. To adesirable tenant the rent will be very low. Enquire on the premise: of J. W. NAIRN. mar 17—2w#* RUG STORE FOR SALE —SITUATED on the corner of 9th and i streets, Robert C. Dyson & Co. Apply to W. H. GILMAN, corner 43g street and Pa. avenue, or at the store. mar %—lw* yery HANDSOME BUILDING LOT FOR sale.—Part of Lot No. 14, in square No. 345, having a front on the west side of 10th street, west, of 20 feet, between G and H streeis, run- ning back 100 feet, containing 2,00 square feet. The above described property is handsomely io- cated, and in a rapidly improving neighborhood, Titie indisputable. For particulars app'y to mar 13—d2w CHAS. 8. WALLACH. OR RENT.—A FIRST CLASS HOUSE, nearly new, either furnished (to suit the oc- cupant) or unfuraisbed, as may be desiret. The situation is unsurpassed, 266 F street, and the premises may be seen any day after 4 o’clcck p. m. mar 13—1m OR RENT —THE LARGE HOUSE, com- pletciy furnished, situated on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and the President’s Square, No 4. Possession given immediately. Also, a fiue pair of family horses, not more than eight yearsold. Enquireon the premises, No. 224 Pa. avenue. mar 8—tf ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—1 will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown and Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, adjoining the village of Tennallytown, where there is a post office. The place contains 63% acres, and is handsomely im- proved eee a two-story brick house, 32 > 40, with awh >4 31, and all nec: y out houses. Apply to H. W. Blunt, Water st., Georgetown. Jan 17—tf THOS. MARSHALL. OR RENT.—SEVERAL HANDSOME Rooms, including a Parlor and Chamber, with board. Als, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs BRYANT’S, No. 303 G street, between 13th and lith. mar 18—eolm POR RENT.--THE LATHE LESIDENCE of Samuel Byington, Erq., on 4 street, near N, Island. The house is lirge and convenient, with carriage house, fine fruit trecs and garden. The preety is in good order. Enquire of D. SANDS. over Stott’s Drug Store, Penna. avenue Rent $250 per year. mar 22-ectf OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 176 acres, 40 of which is cleared, 15 or 20 well set in clover and timothy, and the balance in cak and hickory, some of which is very heavy. , tis bandsomely localed, in a thickly settled and rapidly improving neighborhond, near Bayly’s Corners, 6x miles south west of Washington, and about the same distance from Alexandria and Georgetown ; well watered ; soil of the best qual- ity; buildings, a small frame House and stable; contains a valuable stone quarry, and willbe sold in whole or in part, ata yreat bargain. Title un- questionable, and terms made easy. For farther particulars apply to F. H. SMITH, at House of Representatives, or toJ.H.CLEVE- LAND, on the premises. feb 29-—tf ARE CHANCE—THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence sites, and will be sold at a great sacri- fice. H.C. HARKOVER. OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and tra: beard. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F stree! nev .7—tf ORSE STOLEN OR STRAYED.—Was stolen or strayed from the subscriber's G\—. stable, on the evening of the 2vth instant, Jes a Sorrel HORSE, white face, long mane and tai and in good condition. Any person giving infor mation as to his whereabouts wiil be liberally re- waided by JEREMIAH CONNOR, atthe Gien- wood Cemetery, or JOHN CONNOR, National Hotel. mar 24—2* FOR THE LADIES IN PARTICULAR. A NEW ATTICLE IN THE SHOE L'!NE A NEW STYLE OF CONGRFSS GAITER, which embraces all the i gent 8 of the old, with the addition of one other essential—they will not rip, and are perfectly water-proof as high as the foxing; and they are ef good quality, durable, and cheap. We would invite all to ex- amine them, we know you will like them. Just received a case of oe Capra the first in this t. Call early and see them. bani YA HOOVER & SON, South side Pennsylvania avenue, mar 2i—it between 6th and 7th sts. MASTIC WORK PLAIN § ORNAMENTAL PLASTERER, No. 426 K Street north. ue UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THE firm of Noonan & Tierney) respectfully in forms Owners, Builders, Architects, and otuers, that he is prepared to attend to orders for Plain and Ornamental PLASTERING and MASTIC WORK with promptness, and in his usual satis- factory style. Orders to the above address p»nctvallyattended to. _[mar20-eolm*] JOHN TIERNE DR. SCHWARTZE’S Worm Destroying Syrup. HE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH fh never fails to destroy Worms without injury tothe patient. tis wasranted to bea purely vege- table compound, and compared with other prepa- rations is pleasant to take, and innocent in Its operation. It needs ee ee aes me effi- '. 5 cents a bottle. For sale a! is ma “SOHN SCHWARTZE’S, Drug and Chemical Store, No. 468 Pa. avenue, next toU.8 Hotel. P. 8.—A liberal deduction will be made to the trade. mar 20—eotf EW CHINESE YAM, OR POTATO, (Diescorea Batatas,.)—The undersigned can supply tubers of this valuable new esculent, the only real substitute for the potato—$3 per dozen ; $20 per hundred JOHN SAUL, 396 7th street, corner of i. MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Homa@opathy. Ofiice, 231 corner F and Fourteenth strects. Consulta- a from 10 a. athe Ast ~ as ae oztor Stanislas Hernisz, ha' retur! Surope with improved health, attend to the peacilee of his profession. Le Docteur parle Francais. Der Voctor spricht Deutsch. El Doctor hé! mass Il Dottore parla Italiano. REWOVAL. R. M. V. B. BOGAN HAS REMOVED D his office and residence to No. 4, corner of 9th and K streets, where he will always be found to answer the call of his friends, when not pee: fessionally y engaged. mar 21-3t yy. NERY PALMER'S M®™ We en eTANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Quarter. Apply at GEORGE aiubess Music Depot, Penssy.vania avenue. mar 14-tf Secocbee! Alaa} nated PS Recs Pe tiastl NY BODY AND EVERY BODY RUN A to ELLIS’S to all you want. He has thi out at a sacrifice to mar 7—3m* NTA? OTD es portion of the fall, and asked if such a struc- ture was to be retained, to the ruin of the commerce of Georgetown and detrimental to AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. UPERIORN WINES AND LIQUORS AT Auction._On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, March 27th, at 4% o'clock, at the Auction Rooms, xg sella small lot ef choice Liquors, being this city, comprising— One quarter-cask ac oaey, superior Sherry Wine 7 dozen Old Port 3 dozen Jamaica Rum, very cheic* 2 baskets (picts) Heidsick & Co. Champagne. 4 quarter casks Seiynet ted a L ite Ti 8,000 Landres Cigain Oe neY The whole to be sold without reserve ‘Terms: @3° and under, cash ; over that sum a credit of 2 and 4 months, for satisfactorily en dorsed nots, bearing interest. < _mar2-d J.C. MeGUIRE, Auet By E 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown. URNITURE AT AUCTION —on FRI- DAY MORNING next, the th instant, at i0 o'clock, I sball sell, without reserve, at the residence of Lt. Kurtz, on Gay <treet, the house- hold effects, consisting of Spring So‘a, cane sext and Windsor Chairs Rockers, Breakfast and Card Tables Extension dining ‘Table 25 feet long China and Glessware Castors, Window Shedes, &c. Beds, Bedsteads, &c. Dressing 2nd plain Bureans, Washs’ands Kilchen F urniture, Cook and other Stoves, & ‘Terms cash. E. 8. WRIGHT, Auct. mar 25-3t fyeree E.—The undersigned. appointed Trus- tees by a Deed of Trust cxecuted on the 13th day of December. 1853, by Henry Sebwier and Elizabeth, his wife, to Henry C. Stroman, will expose to public sale. for czsb, at the market- house in Georgetown, at four o’clock in the after- noon, on SATURDAY, the Sth of April next, ty acres of land, more or less, with improve- ents, lying and being in Fairfax county, State m Virginia, near the Little Falls Bridge, zgree ably to the terms contained in said deed, and will give to the purchaser such title astbey are au- thorized by said Deed of Trust. WM. H. WEST, BENJ.F.MACKALL, mar 24—10t By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Anctioneer. ‘RUST EE’S SALE OF VERY DESIRA- bie Brick Dwelling-House on Tenth, near F Street.—On WEDNESDAY AFTER- VON, April 2d, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, by virtae of a deed of trust, duly made and re- corded, the subsct' ber will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the north half of Lot num- bered 15, in square numbered 317, having a front of about 25 feet on Tenth street west, between E and F streets north, running back that width 10 feet 1 inch to an alley, together with the buildings and improvements, consisting of a handsome three-story and basement brick dwelling, contsin- ing, in all, twelve rooms, fiaished in the moet superior manner, with wa‘er and gas throughout There is alsoatiached a stableand arr): oure. ‘Phe bulidings weze erected by an experienced builder for his own residence, and no expense was spared in the erection to make them comfo:table and substantial. aerms: One-balf cash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured to the sat- isfaction of the Trustee. SAMUKL REDFERN, Trustee. JAS. C. Mc6GUIRE, mar 22—4 Auctioneer. Try JAMES C. MeGUIRE, Avctioneer. sv ERIOR HKHGSEWOOD BOUDOUR \ Fiano, Fxceilent Furniture and keeping Effects at lublic Auctio THURSDAY MORNING. A at the resicence of the Swed Ministers cerner of Mth and L, streets. | shall sell ail his Fural- ture and Housekeeping F ffects, viz : Superior Kosewood Boudoir Piano Forte, by Broadwood, London Handsome suite of rosewood damask-coverrd and lor Furnilure, consisting of large French Sofa, two Lounges, two arm, two Gothic, and six side Chairs Marbie-top Centre Table, gilt frame Mantel Mir- } Trustees. ror Walnut What nots, fancy Tables Chinese Work Tabies, Ottomazs. fancy Chairs Elegant gilt and Sevres China, French Mantel Clock, Cendelebras to match Suits - damask and lace Curtains, Shades, and *ixtures Two excellent walnut Pookcisez, Writing Tables Walnut dining fabies, piush seat dining Chaiis Two walnut marble top Sideboards Elegant Freach China dinner, dessert, and tea Service t-plated Tea Service, Kettle, Castors, &c. tal c:t glass Ware, Table Cutlery Excelent mantel Timepiece, Engravings Wainnt and Mahogany Wardrobes, Bureaus Tron Ecdsteads, walnut Cottage Vedsteads Marble-too Washstands, Toilet Sets Superior hair and husk Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows Count-rpaues, Comforts, Blankets Excellent English Cainete Ota, Rugs Aiall Lamp, bat! aud stair Carpetin Cooking Stove, Refrigerators, Kitchen Utensils, &ec. ALSO, smal! quantity of very superior Brown Sherry, = Clare t. and Champagne Wines Terms: $20 and under. cash; over that sum a credit ef 69 and 9 days, forsatisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. JAS C, McGUIRE, mar 2i—d Auctioneer. —~ By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. NS eae FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON 11th strect, near the Steamboat Wharf. On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, March 27th, at4¥ o'clock, on the premises, I shall sell Lot No. +7, in Square 327, situated on 11th street west, near Maryland avenue, with the improvements, consisting of a small frame house ‘Terms at sale. JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 21—4 Auctioneer. By JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. i ros ABLE ROTEL PROPERTY, oppo- site the Railroad Depot, at Public Auc- tion—On MONDAY efternoon, April 2ist, at 43g o'clock on the premises, I shall sell part of ori- yinal Lot No.3in Square No. 630, fronting 50 feet on north D strect and 7 f lincheson New Jersey avenue, con'aining 5,255 square fect of ; more or less, with the improvements, msisting of a three-story brick building, con- taining in all twenty geod rooms, arranged ex press!y for a smaji hotel, with hot and cold water and ges throughout the building. ‘The property is situated on the corner Immedi- ately opposite the Depot, and from its location offers great inducements to persons desirous of engaging in business. It was built by the late John Foy expressly for a second class hotel, who conducted it successfully unti: bis death Terms: One-fifth in cash; the residue in 6, 12, 18, 24 and 90 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. For farther particulars address Stanislaus Mur- ray, Esq., or the auctioneer. marl7—eokds JAS.C.McGUIRE Auct. By C. McGUIRE, Auctioncer. IRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE IM- preved Real Estate on Missouri e- nue, near the corner of 6th street west.—By virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date on the 19th day of May, 1852, and recorded in liber J. A.S.. No 48, folios 78, et seq., the subscriber will se!) at public sale on TUESDAY, the 15th doy of April, 1856, at 5 o’clock p.m., on the p-emisrs, Lo: No. 11, in square B, fronting 33 feet 11 inches on Missouri avenue, near the corner of 6th street west, by 109 feet 8 inches deep to a twenty feet alley, with the improvements. which consist of a commodious, well-built, substantial, and com- fortable brick dwelling-house and brick Bowling Saioon, &c. The above property is sitvated in one of the most desirable and rapidly enhancing rts of the city, near the National and Browns’ Froteis, and offers a favorable opportunity to per- sons desiring to invest or purchase for their own use. Ore-third cash, and the balance in Terms : six, twelve, eighteen. and twenty-four months for notes beating interest, from day of sale and se- cured upon ‘he property; and if not complied wich in six days after the sale the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All con — the expense of the purchaser. Title indisputable. CHAS. 8S. WALLACAH, Trustee. 3:'C. McGUIRE. mar 18—2aw&ds Auctioneer. By BARNARD & BUCKEY. Georgetown. RUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IM- reved Property in Geergetown.—On FRIDAY, 28th March, at 4 o’cleck p. m, we will sell in front «f the mises, by virtue of @ deed of trust, dated 19th Febroary, 3853, 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 etown, fronting twenty-three feet on south side of Brid street, neat the market-house, and runnin; bac! — feet to the property of Mr J. Bogve is is one of the best business locaticns in Georgetown. Terms: One-fourth cash; the deferred pey- ments in 6, 12 Ie fms bearing interest, to be secu! satisfactorily a D. W. EDMONSON, Trustee. BARNARD & BUCKEY, feb 25—eokds Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. UILDING MATERIALS AT AUCTION. On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, March 25th, at 434 o’clock, at the scene of the late fire on 22d, between F and G streets, | shell sell about two hundred thous:nd Bricks, a number of iron and stone Heads and Sills, &¢ ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 19—4 Auctioneer SS LLIS’S STORE is 306 Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth street. “ch of the private stock of a gentleman of ee FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. ——___—_ The Wisconsin Governorship. Mitwavxie, March 25.—Bashford has taken the oath of office, and assumes the Governor- ship te-day. The Discovered Life Boat. New Yorx, March 25.—The life boat pick - ed up at sea by the brig Llewellyn, arrived at Providence, belonged to the Revenue Cutter J.C. Dobbin. Successful American Opera Naw Yorx, March 25.—There was a large audience at the Academy of Music last eve- ning, nothwitbsanding the stormy weather, to witneis the first performance of Signor Ar- diti’s opera, founded on Coopers novel of “The Spy’ It received marks of decided favor Madame Lagrange, Miss Hensler and other Vocalists acquitted themselves with great credit, and together with the composer re- ceived hearty expressions of good feeling from the audience. The picce was produced by the manager of the Academy with a liberality and scenic effect, that added greatly to its successful representation. The opera was an- nounced for repetition on Wodnesday evening. Baltimore Markets. Bavtimore, March 25.—Flour has advanced and holders are firmer; sales of Howard streot at $7. Wheat is firm and unchanged; red $1488 $1 52, white $1 58a$1.72 Corn has slightly improved, with a good demand; yellow, by weight, 59¢. Provisions are quiet; mess pork $16 Ba- con—sides 9a9i; shoulders 8a8}; hams 12ic. Nothing doing in Lard. New York Markets New York, March 22.—Flour is firm; sales of 8 000 bbis. common to good State $6 75a 37 25; common to low grades Ohio $7.3la 37.874; good standard brands of Southern $7.682a$8 06}, fancy to extra brands $8 12+ aSg Wheat is firm ; sales of 4,000 bushels south- ern red $175; southern white $1.92. Corn is firm ; sales of 50,000 bushels southern mixed 60¢. Pork has declined; sales of 300 bbis. mess at $1575 Beef is firm; sales of 200 bbis Chi- cago repacked at $13.25. Lard has declined ; sales of 300 bbls. at 10c Whisky is drooping; sales of 100 bbis.; Ohio at 284. Financial. New York, March 25 —Stocks are higher. Chicago and Rock Islend Railroad, 964; Cum- bverland Coal Company, 234; Michigan South- ern, 954; New York Centrsl Railroad, 93: ; Reading Railroad, 92; Missouri 6’s, 844; Iili- nois Central (bonds) 914. S:erling exchange is firm at 9429}. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, March 25, 1856. Last night, the opening of the Star fair at Washington Hall filled the spacious saloon with a throng such as has seldom gathered within its walis. The neatly ornamented bazaars afforded scores of articles tempting alike the eye and the purse; whilst to the inner man, the table of confectionery offered viends that ‘* might shake the fastings of an anchorite.’’ The fair ladies who have taken the Star’s interest in charge, cannot fail wken they offer our citizens such an en- tertainment as is now presented at Washing- ton Hall. Notwithstanding the inclement morning, yesterday, the Mount Vernon Guards, Capt. 5. H. DeVaughn, paraded in full strength, making a fine appearence. At the target trial, the medal was won by pioneer Jas. W. Atkinson AAU MV Bam oes oe = -— ~ peice o St. Paul's church, at ail times brilliant ‘and effective. was supported by the talented vo- ealists Professors Johnston and Frost and Misses Briggs and Whitehouse, giving the congregation a rare musical treat In the afternoon, the choir at St. Mary’s church, in addition to weer selection of sacred music, gave asuperb artistic execution to the prayer SB ow on thine ear, 0 Lord,’’ from ‘‘ Moses in Egypt.’”’ . 7 As the epring opens we notice many indica- tions of improvement. Several new buildings have already been commenced, and we hear of others about to follow. 7 Our merchants generally are busy in mak- ing preparations for the spring trade, laying in heavy stocks of merchandise, gc. aa 1. BLAUKSMITASING & BOILER MAKING. HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS roethed of informing his friends and the pub- lic that he bas commenced the above named business, In all its various branches, et the corner of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, (Island,) adjoining the machine shop of Hall & Co., where, by strict attention to business, he hi to receive a share of public patronage. All o: addressed. as above = ine prom} Seen Re one at ortest notice Formerly Superintendent er Department of the Eagle Iron Works of Wm M. Elli« & Bro mer 15—im* OST.—THIS (SATURDA MORNING, L in or near Centre Market, ORTEMON- NAIE, containing $26—a ten end five dollar piece, two three dollar pieces, and a five dollar Georgetown note. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving the same at the Star Office mar 22—3t* ————————— OR SALE.—A SECOND-HAND ONE Horse WAGON, which has been, thorougbly repaired, will be sold ata reasonable price. Information as to terms can te obtained by inquiring of HOWELL & MOR- SELL. mar 22-3t IED AND FOR SALE, 150 tal UST ARRIVED AND > es prime HAY. Also, 5,009 bushels MILL OF - FALL of all kinds; Corn, Oats, Cut Hay, Rye Straw, fresh and ground Corn Meal, daily from the Virginia Mills, wholesale and retail, in quan tities to suit. We bave also in store a superior article of RYE FLOUR, . ba: pound. Old Depot CLARK & mar 1*-lw* Corner Pa. avenue and ees INTERESTING TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Ov PLANING MILL I8 AGAIN IN AC- tive operation, and we are to exe cute all descriptions of =— great prompt- ness and in very su| 7 We have in our lumber yard a prime stock of Carolina Rail 1 by 4, and 2 by 4,and all cizes of Carolina timber. White ine of every variety and thickness. Hemlock Rails and common 4-4 w. p. for shea- sack, or —cheap. White Pine, Hemlock, Eastern Shore. and Car- olina Flooring, of prime quality, and dressed in very superior style nd Pickrts; and a —— stock. Allef which we offer at the lowest market prices for cash, or tosuch customers as we choose to trust mar22-eotw FITZHUGH COYLE & BRO A CARD. Wilk BARNARD & CO, Avcrionzsne ANDCoMMIssioNn MERCEANTS,corner Penn- sylvania avenue and 9th sireets, will as usual give their especial attention to all sales to them, = roe eS Real Es- tate, or am’ er Goods, U most reasona- ble terms) ‘They will "make Ifberal cash ad- vances on consignments. . maré—im E STEAMER GEORGE PAGE 18 now r larly between Washiegton and Alexandria at following hours: 4x, 8, 10, 12, 2, 4X, <4 9, 11,14, 3x, 5x, and mie Rive, ‘in. oreloek. — ELLIS L. P o'clock. Ci W\HE STEAMER GEORGE WASHING- Tin wits thew. ing bours: = Leave Alexandria 7%. 9, 11 Mee LF 4 Washington 0, 12, 2, 4K, ee JOB CORSON, Captain. [Alex Gez) CAST-OF F CLOTHING LD AT 76 LOUISIANA jUGHT AND = i ms is oner _—s im*