Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Wasaretoxr Gas-Licnt Compaxy.—We bave received a circular which the directors of this company have lately put forth, in which an exposition of the affairs of the com- pany is given ‘‘at the request of numerous individuals and in view of the many misrep- resentations on the important subject of gas- light in this city.”’ : ‘This exposition, which is full and satisfac- tory, gives a history of the rise and progress of the present company, and the difficulties it has had to vontend with. On account of the widely soattered population of Washington, and the apparent ym ermspe ed of uniting rernmental and individual effort in the es- tablishment and maintenance of a company for the supply of ye even in the more important parts of the city, several years passed away before any organized effort was made to accomplish this desirable object. It was not regarded by our citizens as a busi- ness promising a fair remuneration, and con- sequently this city, with all its apparent ad- vantages, and with a fixed population of 40,000 inbabitants, was among tne last inthe Union to enjoy this almost indispensable means of illumination. In the year 1848 the resent company was organized with great Fimeulty ven on & comparatively narrow basis, and though confined to the central por- tion of the city with the fall patronage of the Government, and charging at first $8, after- wards $6 40, per thousand qpbic feet for its rosin gas, the hopes of its founders were not realized is president proposed publicly a sale to the city corporation ; but this proposi- tion, after being informally deliberated upon, was rejected ; and each day only served to increase the embarrassments of the company and to render certain its speedy dissolution In this emergency the hazardous alternative was adopted, of erecting entirely new and extensive works for the production of coal strect mains were laid of ample dimen- sions for the supply of the city generally, in lace of the old ones, which, because of their es condition, could not be used advan- tageously or properly; meters and twenty fect of service pipe were loaned free of charge to every conrumer; the whole business was re- ized and improved and the gas was fur- jousand cubic feet, subject ction of five per cent. for press payment at the cffice of the company, while the Government, city corporation, hotels, &c., where the monthly consumption was not less than 50,000 feet, were charged at the rate of $3 50 per thousand The Board are prepared to show that no valuable assistance has been given by the Government, city corporation, or any other organized body, beyond the ordinary profits arising from consumption of gas, and that every dollar of the whole outstanding capital stock ($424,000) has beep expended econcmi- eally and judiciously within the wide circle of the company’s operations in this city. They have laid, at vast expense, near thirty miles of cast iron street mains, varying from three to ten inch bore, built complete and extensive works on the most approved plan, with a Ke- tort House, containing at present tweaty-eigh' benches and eighty-four retorts, capable of — 280,000 cubic feet of gas in twenty- four hours, erected two gas holders of the ca- pacity respectively of 120,000 and 230,000 fee', and the number of consumers has now reack- ed 1,681. Every effort bas been made to ag- commodate the public, reference being had to future more than the present remunera- tion. In regard to results in a remunerating point of view, for four out of eight years or the company’s existence nothing was realized beyond actual expenses, and since that period the board have been enabled to declare divid- ends semi-annually of profits of thre, thre and half, and latterly five percent on tne cap- ital stock, not at any time more than the last Mentioned rate. The territorial extent of Washington is so gfeat, aud its population so widely scattered, the prices of labor, of gas coal, lime, and other materials, so much in advance of other laces, that it is not only the most costly city nthe Union to light in the first place, but continuously the most expensive. The subject of reducing the price of gas is now engaging the attention of the directors, and is Samped only for a short time to ascer- tain on what terms suitable coal can be pro- cured for the supply of the year. Tn conclusion the directors say: “With a capital of $424 000, actually and economically expended in the business, and unincumbered by debt, with works of acknowledged excel- lence, and capable of producing a supply of superior gas equal to any demand, with thirty of streets mains, covering as with a net- work almost all the populous parts of the city, and so laid as to admit of any future extension, with 1631 consumers, and this number daily augmenting, our business systematized and now generally understood, the company have every motive for not only accommodating the | age to their utmost requirement, but also or reducing the price of gas, from time to time, asthe adoption of every valuable improve- ment and the increased consumption may justify. This accommodation and reduction, our consumers may confidently rely on, and moreover, the board of directors pledge the company to furnish, under any and all circum- stances, illumiaating gas of superior qualit and on more reasonable terms than can be af- forded otherwise.” Tae (so caLuep) Ar.inerow Bayx.—It Will be recollected that more than a year ago we duly cautioned the distant public against touching the notes of this concern purporting to be located in Washington, no such caution being necessary to warn our own fellow citi- nst fooling with any such paper, the whole history of which was well known to them {t seems that in May last Mr. Joseph W Webb who started the concern, sold out all his interest in it. He has since redeemed every dollar of the paper issued while he was any way conaected with it. Subsequently itis said to have been the concern of one Mr. Sheldon, a bank-note-detector publisher in Chicago Up to Saturday last, ita notes were duly redeemed by anagent here. Since then, however, the funds are said to have given out and the holders of its issues are left in the . The agent had a desk in the e change office of Mr. Webb on Pe Ivania avenue between Four-and-a-half Sixth street. Those who ars bitten by this “ Ar- lington Bank ’’ deserve little commisseration. Tricks or tae Haxps.—The proprietors of the fishing shores complain very much of the hands whose families they have supported through the winter. The hands promised to work at the landings when the season arrived ; but now that the proprietors are ready the bands refuse to go to the shores. Some hands have been accused of obtaining money under false pretences; and it is probable the cases will be decided in the Criminal Court. Court or Craiws.—Yesterday, at the con- clusion of the argument of Mr. Parish in favor of the claimants in the case of Joseph Nock vs. The United States, the Solicitor followed in behalf of government, and concluded his re- marks, when the case was submitted for the decision of the court; and they adjourned till Monday Srosixe Hou —A number of boys, chil- dren of respectable parents, were arrested by Officers Fanning and Stewart for throwing stones at a house in the Second Ward. They were examined before Justice Ciark, who held them to baij for peace. _ Tue Cextre Marker was a little more lively to-day than it hasbeen The spaces sround the market were all occupied, auction- eerswere busy at their stands disposing of horses, wagons, fancy articles and house furni- tare. The supply was small, but al! seemed to be lively. Tue Commissioxs or Justices John L. Smith, Edgar H. Bates, and J. Crande!l have expirel. The two last named were the police Magistrates of the fifth and sixth districts, of this city, consequently those offices under the Corporation ate vacant. Divorce or rae Rev. Dr. Cox.—The New York Police Gasette for this week, prive 6} Cents, will contain the full particulars of this interesting Divorce Case. For sale by the Agent, Alex. Adamson, Seventh S'reet, oppo- Sike the Post Office. . Nartoxat Toearee.—Forrest character of Metamora, last night, before an- other large audience. The piece went off, generally, in good style, and Forrest certainly never performed his rode in it more satisfactoj rily, 28 was evinced by the repeated applause~ To-night, we have Me . Forrest in another of his great parts. that of Jack Cade; Mrs Da- venport takes the part of Marianne, and Mr. Davenport that of Lord Clifford. Jefferson appears in the farce in a favorite character. the Everetr’s Appress upon THE Lire AND Cuaracter or Wasaincton.—This oration which has been received with so much enthu- siasm in other cities, and the delivery of which has been so anxiously anticipated here, will be given at the Smithsonian Institution to-night. Aside from the intellectual feast offered, the public will be glad to seize the opportunity afforded to contribute something toward the patriotic object which the accom- plished orator is doing so much to advance, vis : the purchase of Mount Vernon. Recovery.—Officer Keose yesterday exam- ined the premises of Jos. McGucken in search of articles taken from the American Hotel Gas fixtures, &c., belonging to the building were found there, and McGucken was taken before Justice Goddard. It appeared that the former esusietee had given the articles to Mr. McGucken in payment of a debt. This being proved, he was dismissed on the ground that the articles being permauently attached to the building they must be considered as real estate, not subject to larceny. Tux Reoiment.—At a meeting of the com- miszioned officers of the First Regiment, Third Brigad, Major P. F. Bacon was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Major Robert Keyworth, deceased. Major Bacon has been acting as Adjutant of this regiment for some time past, and is really acompetent officer The choice of the regi- ment is heartily approved, and we are assured that the Major will aceept and perform tho duties of the office. Buro.ary.—Tuesday night the residences of J, B. Ward and Edward Auld, near the Railroad depot, were entered by thieves. and the following articles taken therefrom : From Mr. Ward four silver spoons, marked L. P. D.; from Mr. Auld, 18 tea, 18 table, and 18 dessert spoons, and a silver tea set lined with gold, marked E. V. A., and valued at $75. AN ADJOURNED MEETING of the citizons of the Seventh Ward will be held to-night, at 74 o’clock, at Island Hall. A general attendance is requested. Carvsi’s Saroon.—Caruai gives one of his delightful dancing Soirees to-day at his aa- loon. See advertisement. COMMUNICATED, "Mr. Editor: Will you have the goodness to inform me where the Commissioner of the Fourth Ward is, and why he don’t attend to his business? Nightly deposits, of a very of- fensive odor, have been made for the last month, all along North Boundary street, be- tween Scventh and Fifth streets, inside the city limits, in positive violation of the law of the Co. iion, and in opposition to the or- der and direction of our worthy Mayor. If we should leave empty dry goods’ boxes, or any thing even less obnoxious on our our pavements for over twenty-four hours, he will ounce down upon us like a duck upon a June- ug, and fine us to the extent of the law. Now, is it just to make fish of one and flesh of another, and let our respectable neighbors in the northern section of the city suffer by these nocturnal depredators, when there is a place assigned them for their deposits outside the city limits, by a contract made with them by the city authorities? I pauas for a reply. A Scnscriner. Warca Returns.—Thore were no cases for trial in the guard house. The ceils were oc- eupied hy lodgers only. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE ALEXANDRIA, March 27, 1856 The lecture of Dr. Murphy, at the Lyceum Hall, on Tuesday evening, drow a large audi- ence who seemed highly delighted at the manner in which all the myeteries of ‘* Sight,” the anatomy of the eye and its nerves, and the physiology of see were anfolded, the lecture at every point instructive, was zome- times eloquent, and fully sustains the high reputation of the lecturer. The lecture closed the winter course of the Alexandria Library jompany. . We learn, with regret, that in consequence of his numerous engagements, the Hon. Ed- ward Evorett declines, at least for the present, to repeat bis Washington lecture in Alexan- dria. It is hoped, however, that, ere long, our people may be gratified in this respect. The Fair at Washington hall still offers its varied attractions to ourcitizens. and nowhere can be found a better place to pass an even- in, The City Councils met on Tuesday evening and adopted and ordered to be printed joints rules for their government; some discussion was had as to the gas works, which, it scems, gave no revenue last year; the real estate committee were instructed to inquire into the condition of the public cemetery; and a spe- cial committee the cost of printing the new city ordinances; some other business was then done and the Boards adjourned. Hon Edward Everett passed through our city yesterday, on his way from Charlottes- ville to elie ware Last night, the nineteenth anniversary of Potomac Lodge, I 0 0 F., was appropriately observed. An eloquent oration, by Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, occupied th ier portion of the evening ; after which a magnificent sup- per was spread at Carson's El Dorado House, of which a large number of Odd Fellows and their friends partook. Au. Drs. Hunter & Williams, Physicians for Diseases of the Lungs, Office 52 North Charles street, Balt. The practice of Drs. Hunter & Williams is confined exclusively to the treatment of chronic diseases of the throat and lungs by Mepicatep Ingaxation, and the succees that has attended their labors is sufficiently well known. It has demonstrated not only that Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh and Granular Sore Throat may be permanently cured, but that Consumption ir all its stages is acurable disease, and thatthe direct application of remedies, by means of inhalation, to the seat of the malady, instead of giving them by the stomach, (always over-taxed and delicate in these diseases,) must hereafter be regarded by the profession as the only rational and scientific mode of treatment. Parties unable to visit the city will be treated by correspondence—medicines, in- haling instrument, &c., being sent to them by express. In order to obtain a proper state- ment of such cases, aform of questions has Lar Prepared, which will be forwarded by etter. _ Dr. Hunter or Dr. Williams will be in W ash- ington on the 12th and 29th of each month. The next visit will be on Saturday the 29th March. Office 260 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mr?. Vosa’s Jewelry Store. eo On the 25th instant, at the ree n the 25th ins! , at the res’ Dr. O’Too'e, LEWIS T. JACKSON ene THA ANN, eldest daughter of the l.te Rich mond and Julia Posey, ail of this city. * On the 25th instant, jee Rev. Mr. Hildt, Mr. PETER MILLER, of Anne Arundel county) Md to Miss MARY DUKEHART, of Balti rore. On the 25th instant, by Rev T.N. Heskell, T. W. JOHNSON, Esq., to Miss FRANCES L. EARLE, both of thiccity, 3o DIED, On the 27th March CHAUNCEY R. JOHN- SON, in tae 70th year of hisage. He was form- erly of Connecticut, but for several yi ars a resi- dent of this city. The Soldiers of the war of 1812, together with the friends and pepo of the family are invi'ed to attend his funeral (to-morrow) Friday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, from the Assembly’s Chareh, corner of Massachusetts avenue and 5th street. (Hartford, Ct., pspers copy ) * WILLIE On the 26th instant, in sy ms JONES, aon of Henry and rs Wingate, 6 oa tue ted instant, Mr. JAMES 8. HARRIS, aged about 22 years. (Ba't Sua ooPy) On the 25th inst., Mrs ELLEN LUCAS, aged 3 . ‘On the 234 instant, at Jacksonville, Florida, ISAAC MUNROE CHUBB, Keq_, of this city, aged 32 years. ANTED—A ROOM FOR STORAGE for ashort time. Address Box 20 Star office. mar 27-3i# a IMMEDIATELY .—BY A Single man, ® situation on a farm, or with a con- fectioner. Underst:nds the making of pop corm, candy and ice cream. Can be seen at the Star Office from 10 to 4 o’ciock on Friday. it* ANTED—A FEMALE HOUSE SER- vant, whe, besides doing other work, can assist in washing and ironing. Good references required. Apply at No 338 H street, next to St. Matthew’s Church. mar 27- 31# ANTS TO SELL._HAVING MADE UP my mind to remove to the West, I want to sell my House and two adjoing Lots, situated on @ street, between Sth and 9th streets, Island It 1s useless to give a more full description, as the | sao wenting to purchase will examine for hemselves. I am determined tose'l Terms made eas) SAMUEL GREGG mer 17—ThSM- 3t# OUSE. SERVANT WANTED.—A NEAT white girl to wait on tab’e and do hou:ework. The best testimonials as to capacity, character, and neatness required. Apply at 315 I street. op- posite Franklin Square mar 27-3t* P P.P. WILL AGAIN VISIT WASHING- « ton, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and will buy, to any amount, Household Furniture, La- dies’ end Gentlemen’s Clothing, Feather Beds, Bedding, Hair Mattresses, Silver and Albata Ware, Table Furniture, Old Books, Old ey ings. Curiosities, &c. Infact, will buy anything, pee good Books. Wanted, Audubon’ B rds, iles’s Register, ee Encyclopedia: Spark’s Works, and all books but school and pub- Ne documents. Address ‘‘ P P P,’? Box 24, Star Office, and attention will be paid as soon as pos- sible. Be particular in your address. mar 27-2w* \ J; ANTED—A FEW BOARDERS, WHO will be furnished with very pleasant rooms, at No. 211 Pa. avenue, nearly opposite Willards’ Hotel. Those wishing it cen get their meals out of the house Transient boa: can be accom- modated. mar 26-3: 1 Fave ACTIVE COLORED (slave) Boy, or elderly man at mcderate wages, to ht work. Ap- eorgetcwn. take cars of a horse and do other | ply at No £9 Montgomery street, mar 26-3t ANTED.—A CUOK WHOIS PERFECT ly competent, and a woman to wash and do housework. References Apher Apply at No. 10 Road street, Heights of Georgetown, mar 26-3'* ANTED—A MAN TO WORK IN A Dairy. He must be a good milker, and un- derstand the core ofcows. Also, a man to work on a farm; he must understand the work, as we'l zs the care and minagement of horses Such as can come well recommended may apply at Locust Hill Farm, Seventh street road, near the first Toll Gate. mar 26-3t# W NTED —A GOUD HOUSE SERVANT. One who is willing to make herrelf gener- ally useful ond can come weil recommended will hear cf a good situation by applying immedi- ately to T. SHECKEL’S Grocery, No. 371, 7th street west, between I and K streets north. None other need apply. mar 26-3:* AN FED—WANTED—WANTED—TO tae find persons in want of the following ar- ies: Freach or German Looking Glasses Portrzit or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Faintings, larce and smail Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and at size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disratch. Also, alot of casi-tron Bracketis, suitable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to cuit the times, for cash. - B.—Old Work Regiit, end Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER ANTED—A4 RESPECTABLE MIDDLE- American white woman totakecharge of the household duties of a family of four ee sons, (no chiidren.) One of good moral char- ecter, witbout children, and who is willivg to make herself generaliy useful, will find a perma- nent home by addressing a note to Box 763, Post Office, giving address, ae mar 22—eo3t* ANTED—A WASHER WOMAN COMPE- tent to do all kinds of wishing and ironing, and who can com well recommended for horest' and industry. Apply at No. 174 Fourth st. west. mar 25—3t* ANTED —TEN GOOD MILLINERS, and a few appr:ntices to learn the millinery business. Apply toMrs REOF, No 3east Cap- itol street, Capitol Rill. mar 25-iw® GARDENER WANTED —ADDRESS DR WM. WIRT, Oak Grove, Westmorcland county, Va. mar 2!|—2w# BOARDING. OARDING.—PERSONS SEEKING Board may be accommodated with pleasant rooms at2ll Pa avenue, oppo<ite Willards Gentlemen cone rooms in the neighborhood can zlsobe supplied with meals. mer 27.3: OARD.—THREE OR FOUR SINGLE Gen- tlemen may obtain board in a small private family where there are nochildren. Location en D, b- tween Ist and 2d streets north To those wishing a quiet and pleasaut home a favorable opportunity now off _rs. mar 25—3t® OARD,&c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Penusylvania avenue and 2th street is prepared toaccommodate gentlemen withrooms, ith or without board. Evvery cffort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf MULES! MULES!! MULES JUST ARRIVED. LARGE LOT OF FIRST CLASS KEN- TUCKY MULES, and they will be offered tor sale at Peter Vannesson’s Sta- ble, Congress street, Georgetown, for one week. mar 2% 3t® B. 8. LETTON. EW JEWELRY, WATCHES, SIL- verware, &c —Just received, a large as- oc of new and elegant Jewelry, Watches, C. Also, every description ef pure Silver and Plated Ware. Persons in want of fine goods of the latest styles and the lowest rates should examine our stock. M. W. GALT & BROTHER, mar 95 3% Pa. av, bet. 9th and 10th sts. IAUTION.—I FOREWARN ALL PER- sons from trusting my wife, Margaret Ross, on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting from this date. mar 25-3t* AUGUSTUS ROSS. ACARD TO THE PUBLIC. UR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC OF Washi and its vicinity are respectfully informed that Mr. RICHARD DAVIS is, and has been for the pat ten years, our sole Agent fur the sale of our Fiano Fortes in the District of Co- lumbia All purchases made of Mr. Davisareguarantied to be, both in cheapness and excellence, upon a ar with those obtained directly from our manu- factory in Boston; and we can with the fullest confidence recommend (to ajl desirous of pos- sessing one of our instruments) the above named gentle.ran as a person upon whom they can place an implicit reliance. As we have not nor will not supply any other dealer than Mr Davis for this market, sales by other persons are neither guarantied nor au‘hor- ized by us. CHICKERING & SONS, mar 25-1lw Bos on, Mass., March 20, 1856. FIRE INSURANCE. The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia. Cc# ARTERED BY CONGRESS.—THIS Company offers to the property owners of the District the cheapest and ag safe means of insur- ance inst loss by fire, as any other company, es will appear by an examination of its princi ples and condition. Phe advantages ped —- who insure in this om pany are, that the insurer no more pre- mium than the actual losses tear to the whole amount of property insured; ant each of the in sured becomes a member cf the Company and has a voice in its management, and with the nna of withdrawing at any time he may de- sire it. ULYSSES WARD, President. CHARLES WILSON, Secretary. MAT. G. EMERY, Treasurer. Managers. Utysszs Warp, Joun Van Riswick, Txo: Biacven, T.J.Macrupsr, Joun Dickson, * Mat.G. Emery. Jonn C M-KELDEN, Office adjoining north of the Bank of Washing- ton. Open during bark hours. mar 25-6t ONLY 124 CENTS. UCKLEY’s CELEGRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new and popular $, as sung by Buckley’s New Onleans Serenaders at their opera house, Broad- way, New York. For sale by the agent, ALEX ADAMSON, mar 22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Oifice. JHE RISING STAR GAME.—THIS ISA Ph ean — — Game for Children. t ras m to commit to memory all t! celebrated that ty Sexe tho heuatenns oaintioes er nies ad ageat, ALEX. "ADAMSON sol ae mar 22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Oitice. ENS wetieecssoesees eee tendibosnestetsind a | HOE BUSINESS FOR SALE.—THE AD- ser, keep! atthe corner of 13th and D streets, wishes to sell cut his right in the busicess. The place can be immediately occupied by any one wishing (o continue in the business. The fix- tures will be sold low. mar 27-lw* OR RENT.—A BRICK HOUSE, SITU- ated near the corner of Maryland avenue and Thirteenth street, (Island,) containing seven rooms. Terms saoderateees gooll tenant. Ap- ply at 623 Maryland avenue. mar 26—3t if ie HACK DRIVERS AND OTHERS.—A Rare Chance is now offered —W Ill be sold at about the cost of the building, if applied for im- mediately, a two-story and atilc Frame Dwellin, and back building, containing nine rooms. brick stable in the rear. The propeity is within ahalf square of the jail. A pply etthe trier house on 4th stree:, oppcsite the jail. mar 26-31* OR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY Property —A small Grist and Saw Mill, with 20acres of good Land and comfortable Dweliiag, situated within a mile and a half of the Loudon and Hampshire Railroa+, and within one mile of the Leesburg and Washington Turnpike. Terms Sed fotaromarnenion 9 EnquireofR W BATES, 13th street, near corner of G, No. 423. mar 26-3t* “pace, Georgetown: Including ua and oie 5 wn, includin; and other fixtures The room is commodicus, and well suited for both canal and country (rede, for both of which itis conveniently situated. Pos- ression will be given, if required, immediately. Also, a feed store adjoining. Apply on the prem- ises. mar 23-3t en Lao het OR RENT.—A TWO STORY BRICK House, on the corner of Seventh and M streets, with a lar, rd and brick stable attached. A good stand for a grocery, with fixtures, or any other public business. To a good tenant the rent will be moderate, and posséssion given immedi- ately. For terms Dey to SAMUEL SHREVE, Jr.,orC. 8. BARE. rear 25—31* O LET.—TWO OR THREE COMFORT- ably furnished Rooms, ia the brick buildi-g No 418, east side, Sth street, between G and H. mar 23—3t* OR SALE.—I WILL SELL AT PRIVATE sale between this and the Ist of May, my perty, consisting of two two-story Frame ouses, situated on 20th street, No 404 and 4:6, between G and H. Also, two two-story Brick Houses, situated on 22d street, No. 2}4 and 216, between Gand H. Also two smal! frame Houses, situated en 23d street, No. 114 and 116, north of K. Alsc, one vacant Lot of Ground on 22d stieet, between Gand H For terms of sale inquire of Mrs. HANNAH MILLSON, on 22d staget, be- tween G and H mer 22—1m* OR SALE.—A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY Residence, on 7th street Plank Ror, about 4 mi’es fom Washington—25 acres with orchard of Peach, Apple, &c Would make a good mar- ket farm. Inquire at No. 28 third story of Treas- ury. mar 20—2w* OR RENT.—THE DWELLING ON THE corner of New York avenue and 15th street. 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 Pre-ident’s House and Government De- rtments. To adesirable tenant the rent will 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 4% street and Pa. avenue, or at the store. mar 344—lw@> ERY HANDSOME BUILDING LOT For sale.—Part of Lot No. 14, in square No. 315, having a frout on the west side of 10th street, west, of 20 fact, between G and H streets, run- ning back 100 feet, containing 2,000 square feet. is handsomely lo- The above described property cated, and in a rapidly improvio, Sy hy to Titie indisputable. For particulars app! mar i3—d2w CHAS. 8. WALLA’ ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE will now sell m —1 roperty, situated on the Georgetown and Roc. e Turnpike, about two miles above Georgetown, syoning the vil of Tennallytown, where there js a post office. The place contains 6334 acres, end is handsomely im- proved by a two-story brick house, 325 40, with yee i and all necessary out houses. App’ . W. Blunt, Water st., Georgetown. jan 17—tt THOS. MARSHALL. N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights cf Georgetown, adjoining the pro) ve formerly occupied by Colon 1 Cox, (called the Cedars,) poss-ssing rare advanta,es as a building site, end market garien. it hasa fine gtowth of young cedars and oak mes3on thegreat er part « f {t—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- mand Alexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Co-peration limits ren- ders it more desirable, being {ree from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, own. Jan 2—att ESIRABLE PROPERTY IN GEORGE- town for sale.—A convenient two-story Fre me Houre, late the prorerty of Lewis Smith, de- ceased. contiining e! ht orten rooms, and having all the necessary out-buildings. This pioperty fronts 50 feet on the east side of High street, and runn'ng. back about 130 feet, embracing a fine garden of choice fruit and shrubbery. Also, & Lot, fronting about 26 fee§on the north side of West street, and running back to the lire of the lot on High street Also, a Lot on Water street, next to the lamber yard of J. Libbey & Son, fronting 41 feet on said street, and running beck to the chaunel of the river ‘There is on the premises a substantial brick building, which, at a small expense, can be converted into a goed workshop of any kind. If the first des: ried property is not sold on or before the 8th of April next, It will then be for Trent to a good tenant. A Ri for further particulars as to term>, to M. ADE k, Georgetown _mar 15—eo6t 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 Mth. mar 13—tolm R RENT.—A PARLOR AND CHAMBER adjoining, cr will be rented separately if re- utred. ‘Terms moderate No. 434, corner of F and 13th streets. 25—e03t* po SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 170 acres, 49 of which iscleared, 15 or 20 well set in clover and gop and the balance in oak and hickory, some of which is very heavy It is bandsomely localed, in a thickly settled and rapidly improving neighborhord, near Bayly’s Corners, 6 miles south west of Washington, and about the same distance from Alexandria aud Georgetown ; well watered ; soil of the best qual- ity; buildings, a small frame House and geet | contains a valuable stone quarry, and will be sol in whcle cr in part, ata great bargain. Title un- questionable, and terms made = For further particulars apply to F. H. SMITH, at House of Representatives, or toJ.H.CLEVE- LAND, on the prem feb 29—tf ARE CHANCE —THE UNDERSIGNED R offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa.avenue. Their situation cannot be excelied for either business or residence sites, and will be sold at a t sacri- fice. H.C. HARROVER. feb 23-tf CO FOR RENT_SEVERAL HANDSOME ar- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf m THE CITY DESPATCH, PENNY POST, a eves LETTERS, PAPERS, CIRCU- lars, Business and Invitation Cards, Meeting, Funeral. and Masonic Notices, and Messages of every kind, throughout the City, Georgetown, Navy Yard, and Island, and to the Post Office, making Five Deliveries daily: At7,9%,a.m ,1, and 3o’clock, p. m., through- out the aity, Georgetown, Navy Yard, and the Island. At7, 9X, a. m., 1,3, and 7p. m., to the Post Office. Letters to the Post Office and answers to adver- tisements must im all cases be pre-paid. Despatch and Goverament pee led saleat the Box Stations and the Principal O: 391.D street, near Ssventh. N. B.—The City Despatcu will not deliver Money, Jewelry, or other articles of intriasic val- ue, the Wd gira in n9 case hold them- selves responsible for such articles unless regis- tered at the Principal Office, and a Srxciat Mgs- SENGER employed. A SPECIAL MzssENGER can be obtained at all hours during the day. mar 25-308 4 JOHN WILEY, Agent. _ FISH STANDS. FISH STANDS IN THE SEVERAL ae eeoers will be sold in pursuance of law on the following days, viz: In the Centre Market on March 27. In the Eastern Market on March 28. In the Northern Market on March 28. In the Western Market on March 31. All those stands in the several markets not taken and by the it scoapeay ous to be sold to the highest bidder on the res named. By order of the Mayor. mar 7—eotd HI E—TWO BOYS rat] AGED 0 and 14 years. Enquire of N Wa- TERS, 374 Baty bet. 10th and 11. mar AUCTION SALES. By JAS.C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. (PRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue cf a deed of trust to the subseriber, Gated April 12, 185!, and duly re- corded in Liber J. A. ,.No 23, folies 491. 422, 4/3, and “421, ore of the land records for Wash ington county, I shell sell at puslic axction, te the Righest bl ace on TUESDAY APTER- NOON, March 1118, at four o’clock, cn the prem ises, the whole of Square No 471, fronting on south K and L and 6th and 7th streets west. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. All conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser. HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer The above sale is pestpened until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April 10th, at 5 o'clock, on the premises. HENRY NAYLOR, Trostre mar27-eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McG@UIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTE SALE OF FURN‘TURE and Heuseheld Ffiects.—By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded, &c. e subscriber will se at pnblic auction on MONDAY MORN- ING, April 7th, at 10 o’clock, at No. 405 F street, between 6th ‘and 7th streets, (Union Row) all the Furniture and Houseke: piog Effects in the said bouse, comprising— Han¢ésoms suit of mab: damask-covered parlor Furniture, cons!sting cf two Tete-a- tete e Fofas, Arm Chair, Rocker, and Parlor s Chi Maho; Secretary, Whatnet Card Table, Oil Faintings Window Shades, Vases Rrussels, three-ply and ingrain Carrets Hall and dining room Oil Cloth, Stair Carpet Set of blue Cottage Furniture Double and single Cottage Bedsteads, Ward- robes Mahogany ctype, Soa plain Bureaus Cane and wocd-seat Cuairs, Lounges Washstands, Toilet Sets, Locking Glasses Ex-ellent ha r Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Bianke’s, Comforts, Coun Walnut extension ogy | 5 Mabogany Sideboards, Refrigerators Do 8 breakfast and side Tables China, Glass and Crockeryware ‘Table Cutlery, Fire Irons, Clecks, &c. Togetber wiih a general sssortment of Kitchen Requl-ites. Terms: $25 and under cash ; over that sum a © edit of1,2 3, aad 4 months, for satisfactorily endorscd notes, bearing interest. CHAS. J. QUEEN, Trustee. mar 27-co&ds J.C. McGUIRE, Auet. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer ALUABLE BRICK HOUSE AND TWO Lets on Capito! Hill at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, the 2d day of April, I shall sell in front of the premises, at 5 o’clock p. m., 2 handsome new Brick Honse, containing five good rooms and passage, tituated on 3d street east, be- tween south A and B streets, near Pennsylvania avenue, and the let on which it stards, being parts of lots Nes. 16 and 17, in square No. 761, end containing over 3,100 square feet. Also, immediately afier the sale of the above we shail sell a very valusble Building Lot on south &, between ist and 2d streets east, baving a front of 20 feet, running beck 108 feet 54 inches Teime of sale of house and lot: 2800 cash; bal- ance in two and five vears, for notes bearing in terest from day of ssle. A deed given and a deed | of tusttaken, For vacartlotcash. Title indir- putebl>. _ A, GREEN, mar 27—e0&ds Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. AN@SOME PetVATE RESIDENCE at Public Auction.—On- WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, April2d, at 4 o’clock, in frort of the premises. I shall sell that veluavle p:ivete re-idence, situated at he corner of Shand E sts , recently cccupied by W. C Zantz'nger, Esq, being Lot No 19, in Square 407, fronting 50 fee! on E street, by 75 fect on 9th street, with the im- provements, consisting of a handsome and weil- oished three story and basement Brick Dwe'ling Hot-e. containing ten rooms. There is alsoa gocd Brick Stable in the rear, with svitable ac- commoéations for wond and coal The side lot fs handsomely enclosed and Isid out as a flower garden. One-fourth cash; the res’due in six, twelve, and eighteen months, or one. two and three years atthe option of the purchasez, satisfactorily se- cured and bearing interest. mar 27-d J. C. McGUIRE. Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioncer TALUABLE BU'tLUING LUT ON South H, between 13th and 14th street: Aucticn.—On MONDAY, the 7th day of Apri!, 1] shall sell, at 5 o’clock p. m., in front cf the remises, avery handsome Building Lot, front- i 5% feet on north H, between 13th and 14th streets west, running bick 144 feettoa widealley, being subdivision of Lots Nos. 3 ard 4, in Square No. 250, with the improvement, which is a smal! frame house. The above deseribed property is handsomely locatad and improving very rapidly in value. Terms: One-third cash; ba’ance in six and twelve months, the purchaser to give notes for th: deferred pryments, bearing interest from day of saie. A deed of trost on the property. mar 27-eodts A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITU: E AND HOUSENULD EF- fects at Public Sale.—On MONDAY MORNING, March 3ist, at 10 o’clock, et the residence of Mrs. Ladd, corner of north B and First street east, 1 shall sell all her Furniture and Rousehold Effects, viz: Mabogany czse Piano Forte, Stool Piusb covered Arm and Parlor Chairs Marble-top, Ceatre, Side and Work Tables } Cane and wood-seat Chairs Shades Hendsome Otl Paintings. Window Curtain Whatnot, Rockers, Ottomars Brussels and Ingrein Carpets, Ollcloth Mahogany Sof: and Chairs Do Sideboard, Tabies China and Giasswa:e, Clock Walnvt Wardrobe, Bed-teads Kureaus, Washstands, Toilet Sets Feather Beds. Bolsters and Fillows Bair and busk Mettresses, Bedding Coosing Stove, Kitchen Utensils, &c. Terms: $25and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 90 days. for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 2%—d Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SUPKRIOK WINES AND LIQUORS AT Auction._On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, March 27th, at 44 o'clock, atthe Auction Rooms, I shall sell a smail lot of choice Liquors, bein, the balance of the private stock of a gentleman o! this city, comprising— One quarter-cask of very superior Sherry Wine 7 dozen O14 Port 3 dozen Jamaica Rum, very choic’ 2 baskets (picts) Heidsick & Co. Champagne. Alse, on auother account— uarter casks Seignette Brandy 8,000 Landres Cigars The whoie to be sold without reserve Terms: #30 and under, cash; over that suma credit of 2 and 4 months, for satisiactorily en dorzed not«s, bearing Interest. McGUIRE, Auct. _mar25-d _I.c. By E 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown. FoRsitcke AT AUCTION —On FRI- DAY MORNING next, the 28th instant, at 10 o’clock, I sball sell, without reserve, at the residence of Lt. Kurtz, on Gay etreet, the house- hold effects, consisting of Spring So‘a, cane seat and Windsor Chairs Rockers, Breakfast and Card Tables Extension dining Table 25 feet long China and Glasswere Castors, Window Shedes, &c. Beds, Bedsteads, &c. Dressing and plain Bureaus, Washs'ands Kitchen Furniture, Cook and other Stoves, &c. ‘Terms cash. E. 8. WRIGHT, Auct. mar 25-3t NOZICcE.—The undersigned, appointed Trus- tees by a Deed of Trust executed on the 13th @ay of December, 1253, by Henry Sehwier and rzabeth, his wife, to Heary C. Stroman, will expos? to public sate, for czsh, 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 Virginia, near the Little Falls Bridge, agree tly to theterms contained in said deed, and will & ve to the purchaser such title as they are au- thorized by said Deed of Trust. WM. H. WEST, BENS P MACKALL, } Trustees mar 24—10t JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. buss EE’S SALE Di lsawid sag Brick Dwelling-House o nth, sider Street.—On WEDNESDAY AFTER- NOON,A 2d, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust, duly made ard re- od, the subscriber will seil at re 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, E and F streets north, running back that width 100 feet 1 inch to an alley, together with the buildings and improvements, consisting of a handsome three-story and basement brick dwelling, cont» in- ing, in all, twelve rooms, fluished in the mort superior manner, with waier and gas throughout There is also attached 4 stable and .arriage-boute. The buildings were erected by an experienced builder for his own residence, and noexpense was spared in the erection to make them comfortable “Terma: One-balf cash; the residue in aix and ‘berms: One- cash; the twelve months, with interest, secured to the sat- of CAMUBL RE ERN, Trasiee. JAS C. McGUIRE, mar 20—4 ‘Auctioneer. c FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. ————SSSS=== Pennsylvania Pilitics. Haxnisscnc, March 27.—The Union Oon- vention adjourned sine die at noom to-day, after nominating the following State ticket : For Auditor General—Darwin Phelps. Canal Commissioner—Thomas Cochran. Surveyor Genera!l—B. Laporte. : Later from Texas. New Ontixzaxs, March 26—The steamer Perseverance, from Galveston on the 224, has arrived. The papers state that the Lipan In- dians are still very troublesome, and the citizens on the frontiers were forming them- selves into companies for protection. Tater from Mexico. New Onveans, March 26.—The steamer Texas with Vera Cruz dates of the 224 has arrived. Tamares was still at Puebla where he was hemmed in by the Government forces. Tt was reported that he had made propositions to surrender to Comonfort, which the latter rejected. A company was still forming to build a rail- way from Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico The city of Vera Cruz wasquiet. The news is meagre Baltimore Markets. Batrmors, March 28.—Breadstuffs are firm and generally better; sales of Howard street at $7 12i; nothing done in City Mills. Wheat has advanced 2a3s , but the market is too unsettled to give quotations. Corn isa irifle higher; sales of yellow at 612620. The provision market is more active; sales of bulk sides at 7c, and shoulders at 80; mess pork sold for $16 per bbl. Bacon is in active demand, but the stock is light and prices firm; shoulders Sic; sides 9ia9jc; hams llal2tc Lard is in demand; sales in bbls. at 10a10}. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. UsT. SALE OF EXC Househeld Furniture Aucti WEDNESDAY, April 24, at 10 o'clock, sball sell at the large dwelling house,’ No. 331 Pennsylvanis avenue, between Sixth and Seventh s‘reets, ite Brown’s Hotel, an extensive col- lection Household Furniture, consisting ia of, viz: easier Sofas and Chairs Parlcr Tables, with marble top Giit frame Oval Mirror Parlor Curtains and Cornices, pre —— Rosewood Eteirge, Mabogan Mantel and T = pif ems of Reception Chaire Parlor, Chamber, acd Step Carpeting Hall Oil Cloths, Mahogany Sideboard Refrigerator, Mantel Clock {ron-stone China Dinner Ware, Glass Ware French China Tea Set Superior Silver-plated Tea Set Chaffing Coffee Urns, Table Cutlery Silver pl orks and 8; Silver-piated and Britannia Castors Heavy Silver-mounted Waiters Very handsome Enamelled Cottage Set, consist- ing of Dress Bureau with marble top. Bed- steed, Washbstand with marble top, Ward- robe, Chairs, &c. Damask Lounge eo post and French Bedstezds Imitation Rosewood Cottage Chamber Set Spring Mattresses alnut Rocking Chairs Neto cs id other Dressing Bi Mahogany an er Dress| ureaus Vedding. euperior Feather Beds Wardros Superior Curled-hair, Shuck, and Cotto: Mat- tresses Washstands, Cane-reat Chairs Venitian Biicds lce Cream Freezers Raaiator Wood Stoves Two excel’et Cooking Stoves Cookirg Reguisites nitchea Furniture, &c. Terms: Under $25, cash; over $25, a credit of sixty and ninety days, for approved endorsed rotes, bearing iaterest B. MILBURN, Trustee mar 27-dtds Cc W. BOTELER, Auet By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Avctioneer. Ques ROSEWOOD BOUDOTR Piano, F xcelient Furniture and House- keeping Effects at lic Auction.-—On THURSDAY MORNING, April3, et o'clock, at the residence of the Swedish Minister, ec rner of 14th and L streets, | sball sell all bis Furni- ture and Hourekeeptrg F ffects, viz: Superior Rosewood Bcudcir Piano Forte, by Broadwood, London Handsome suite of rorewoud d«mark-cover@ and parler Furniiure, ccnsisting of lange French Sofa, two Lounges, two arm, two Gothic, and six side Chairs Marble-top Centre Tabie, gilt frame Mantel Mir- Tor Wainut What nots, fancy Tables Chines: Wonk Tabies. Ottomars, fancy Chairs ‘h Suits«f damask and iace Curtains, Shades, and Fixtures Walvatdising “ables, prose seat dining Gals Walnut dicing ‘ables, plush seat 1 Two walout marbie top Sideboards se — CLina dinner, dessert, and tea rvice Silver-plated Tea Service, Kettle, Castors, &c_ Crystal c.t glass Ware, Teble Cuiderv Excel ent mantel Tin epiece, Engravings Walnut and Mabooany Wer‘robes, Bureaus Tron Bedstea4s, walnut Cottage tedsteads Marble-top Wasbstands, ‘I oilet Sets Superior hair and husk Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows Count-rpanes, Comforts, Blankets Excellent English Carpets, Uilcloth, Rugs fall Lamp, ball and stair Carpetin; ee Refrigerators, Kitchen Utensils, aLso, A smal! quantity of very superior Brown Sherry, Clavet, oak Champegne Wines : Terms: $3 and under, cash; over thetsum a credit cf60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily: notes, bearing interest Jas C. peep vine mer 2l—d By JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer RUSTEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED Property.—On THURSDAY afternoon, March 27th, at 4 o’clock, on the premise:, by vir- tue cf.a deed of trust, dated May 8th, 1854, and recorded in Liber,J A.S.,No 76, folio 292, &c , one of the land records for Washington county, the subscriber = we thore ae or ound in the cit ashington, D. being i s of Lots numbered 1,2 and 3, according to avidson’s subdivision of Square No. 967, and which are ccntained in the following metes and bounds—that is to say, beginning for the same at the northeast corner of Lot n 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 of beginning, with the improyements, of two frame tenements. The above poy lew situated on Ninth street west, between north N and O streets. Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, Seg eer aig to be secured to the satisfaction of the etee. . CALLAN, Trustee JAMES C. McGUIRE, feb 28—eo&ds Auctioneer By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. _ L FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON Stitt street, mear the Steambeat Wharf. On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, March 27th, at4i o'clock, on the 1 shall sell Lot No. 27, in Square 327, situated on lith street west, near Maryland avenue, with the improvements, consisting of a small frame house ‘Terms at sale. JAS. C. McGUIRE. mar 2i—d Auctioneer NEW LEATHER STORE. WILL OPEN TO-DAY A LARGE LOT of MOROCCO, and French and American CALF SKIN. Also, PATENT CALF SKIN. LEATHEH or echo wtpren. A jor cl n JOHN’ C. SHAFER, Pa. avenue, between 13th and 13% sis * FRUIT TREES, eas ae HAS THE PLEAS or Cin a piensa collection of FRUIT TREES, of saperior groan ig or consisting of PEACH, APPLE, PEAK. CHEERY, te eee and vigorous, and Varieties to this we many thousands cf ee lege Lancasbire GOOSEBER RIES, CURRANTS, red, white, and black. the new | bunched es STRAWBERRY P . RHUBARB ROOTS, SHAVE TREES, EVERGREENS, &c.. with every to the Ni yey ie “JOHN SAUL, Warebouse, 390 st, cor. H, Washington. mar 25-e06t .