Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1856, Page 3

) EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Extexsrve Stampepg—-Rica Scers —Some of our city boys went out yesterday to the pine woods near Rives’ place, and camping doyn with pipes and whiskey. spread them selves for a general good time, but their sport was checked suddenly, by the discovery that their fire had communicated to the under brush, and was spreading rapidly in the sur- rounding forest. The campers-out were on their legs in a moment and an attempt was made to extinguish the fire. A small supply of water was obtained, butso inadequate that it afforded no check to the raging flames The bells ot the city now took up the slarm, snd our unfortunate city boys, find- ing the neighborhood getting too hot for them in more senses than one, took to their heels and commenced a race for their homes with a speed that Jackson, the ‘‘ American Deer,” might have envied in his _palmiest days. Hats, coats, boots, whisky-jugs and pipes. were thrown away in the chase. the sarty being led by a tall man with whis- kers and white hat; a small man with a pale face, shouting out at the top of hia voice, ‘boys, keep under cover!’’ and the rear being brought up by a backwoodsman, a returned Californian, and who, though rather short and stout, made remarkable good time; in fact, he had got such a head of steam on when he reached the city, that be was unable to stop himself at his own house, and is thought to be running yet! One of the party stood his ground until the fire began to mount to the tops of the pine trees, some fifty feet from the ground, and then he too turned and seampered for his life ! We trust this unexpected terminaticn to their expected day’s enjoyment will teach these gentlemen to select, in future, more fit- ting time and place for their sport. City Surveror.—The following is the bill introduced into the Board of Common Council last Monday by the special committee baving charge of the subject, and which was made the special order for this evening ; = Act supplementsry to an act »pproved Ma . 20th, 1859. entitled ean act prescribing the pid ties and salary of the Surveyor.’’ Be it enacted. &e., That, in addition a the duties of the Surveyor already prescribed by law, be be and he is hereby required to enter or cause to be entered on the books of gradu- ation in his office all grades which have been established by the United States officer ap- pointed for that purpose and not yet entered, as well as all the grades which may at any time be established by that officer; also, all alterations in the grades of the city which have not been so entered. Sec. 2. And he tt enacted, That the Sur- yeyor be and he is hereby required to make cr cause to be made, in books prepared for that purpose, a new set of plats of all the squares in the city of Washington, on which plats shall be laid down and marked out the lines of all the property in lots as they exist at the time such plats are made Sec. 3. And be tt enacted. That the Sur- yeyor be and he is hereby authorized and re- quired to employ two suitable persons, whose iuty shall be as follows: One to enter on the books of the Surveyor’s office the grades as prescribed in the first section of this act, and the other to make the plats as prescribed in the second section. And they shall be allow- ed therefor a monthly compensation of dollars. See. 4. Aud be it enacted, That from and efter the first day of March, 1856, the compen- sation of the Surveyor shall be dollars per annum and the compensation of the As- sistant Surveyor shall be dollars per annum. See. 5. And he it enacted, That from and ofter the first day of Marcb, 1856, the fees of the Surveyor, as fixed by existing laws, shall be placed in the treasury of the Corporation ; and the actual necessary expenses incurred by the Surveyor inthe execution of field-work sball be paid by appropriations made from time to time. Epwix Forrest.—Jobu W. Forney, Esq., gave a delightful supper party on Saturday night last, at his residence, to this distin- cuished tragedian, at which some twenty gen- tlemen were present, among them being ex- Speaker Cobb, and the Hon. Messrs. Jones and Campbell, of Pennsylvania, and Judge Lewis, of Pennsylvania. The feast of good things was recherche, and the flow of wit and sentiment, while it was being enjoyed, was nota whi,fess agreeable than the creature comforts so bountifully and elegantly pro- vided. Leap Year Party.—What do you think of that boys? Yes! the ladies availing them- selves of the privileges of the year have made all the arrangements for a Grand Leap Year Party which is to come off at Island Hall on Thursday evening next. This unique affair has excited ne little interest, and such lucky fellows as hare received an invitation are the uject of general envy upon the part of their “ss favored fellow maseulines. The ladies will of course receive the gentlemen at the door, lead them to the dressing room. and 2! that sort of thing. Won’t it be nice? Fire ALarws.—There were three alarms { fire during the mp: and evening yesterday. They were caused by a burning chimney, volumes of smoke in the direction of Bladens- burg, and a desire of some youngsters to bring the companies into collision. The rallying cries were raised after the last alarm, and for 2 little time a row was expected on the Ave- nue, near Eighth street. But the good sense of the companies prevented the occurrence of cach disgraceful fights on the Sabbath in the very centre of the city. Fouxgrat.—Yesterday afternoon the Ger- man Yagers and the (German Benevolent So ciety, paraded in large numbers to attend the funeral @f Mr. H. Bergman, a deceased mem- ber The Yagers were, ss usual, prompt in their attendance, with accoutrements in ex- cellentorder They marched well and made a very creditable appearance. The Yeagers were preceded by Weber’s band, and the Be- hevolent association by a band led by Capt. Marsoletti- Pur Back.—Those young men from a neigh- boring city. who came to Washington Satur- day night, “to see Forrest;’ saw him, but missed the stage that was to take them home. ibey were obliged to take lodging till morn- i and applying to Captain Birch, were accommodated — They could not speak Very well of the beds they occupied, but were allowed to depart in the morning with come god advice c1et.—The city has been very quiet dur- ing the two days past. Nothing has occurred to disturb our peaceful citizens, save a few false alarms of fire, to which they are becom- iBg so aceustomed that fire bells cause little *xcitement. There was seme drunken men ou the streets Saturday night, but they were very peaceful, and the appearance of the guard was sufficient notice for them to leave tr their homes. Gracm Cuvrcn Farr.—We are glad to hear that this agreeable festival has been so suc- cessful as to induce the managers to continue it through this week. The pastor and con- stegation of this Church have deserved suc- cess by their unwearied labors, and we are Sappy to see them attaining it. We do not know of a more satisfactory evenings's enjoy- went than this festival affords. Tae Fissertes.—To-morrow the season opens at the lower landings, and operations with the long seines will be commexced. The Proprietors are anticipating “‘ heavy hauls,’’ now that there isa prospect of more settled Weather We wish thera a rosperous season, ** our citizens and the adjoining cities and towns will be Uy benefited by it g Tne Private Seascerr ~ Batt adver- tised to be given at Munder’s Saloon to-morrow reuing has beenchanged, it will be seen, to Arusis Saloon, same night. The arrange- a fi ball are being got up with mach — and it will undoubtedly be a delightful b air. Weber's delightful cotillion band has een engaged for the occasion. Loox ovr ror Tuieves.—Merchants and others wili do well to pay a little attention to the safety of their stores and houses. Some old bands at burglary and store robbing have strived in the city, and we have no doubt they will try to experiment a little while here, Nationan THeatrs.—Forrest took a fine benefit on Saturday night. Bird’s play of “Tae Gladiator’’ was performed, in which Mr. Forrest. Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, Mr. Lang- don, and others of the company, appeared and sustained their parts to the apparent sat- isfaction of the 1 audience. On Wednesday night we have the brilliant and versatile Miss Agnes Robertson in the at- tractive play of “ Fair Star.”” The managers of the National show commendable enterprise in furnishing their patrons with a succession of stars and novelties. “ Lost tae Moster.”—Roll-call this morn- ing at the Navy Yard fooled a number of the mechanics employed there. Many will be at liberty to walk about till 12 o'clock, which is a loss of halfa day tothem. This is unfor- tunate, and the cause was mistaking the hour for roll-call. The 7 o’clock call, we believe, commences with April. Peace WARRANTS.—A party of colored hus- bands and wives excited an extensive row in the Seventh Ward, aboutjelevenfo'clock last night. They were arrested, and the principal ordered to give security for peace by proper authority. Jno Fleet, (colored,) was ordered to give $100 security to keep the peace toward Mary Blackstone and Frances Penny, also colored. Srearixe Luwser —A party of four persons was arrested this morning for stealing lumber from the Railroad depot. After examination they were dismissed. Information, however, was given, that will probably lead to the re- covery of the property and arrest of the thieves. Tae Circcit Court was in session this morning at the usual hour. Present Judges Dunlop, Morsell and Merrick. Though there was quite alare attendance of parties ani witnesses, ster of public interest was transacted up to the time of our leaving the court rcom. Granp AssEuBLy.—The Good Will Club, it will be seen, give their second grand assem- bly to-morrow night at Harmony Hall. The members of this club are good looking, gentle manly young men, and are just the boys to manage such an affair as this handsomely. Dr. Norris’s Lecture at Carusi’s Saloon, upon “The Roman Revolution of 1848,” promises to be an interesting literary and his- torical treat, as he was an eye witness of the scenes he describes. Last Week several days were so cold that mechanics employed on buildings in course of erection were obliged to quite work. This work we hope they may be able to begin again and continue throughout the season. RarrLk.—Who wants a fine English gold hunting watch for $2.50? Seoadvertisenent in another column of the rafile to come off to- night at Flint’s Hotel. |COMMUNICATED. Mr. Epitor: I am requested by strangers, andeven by our own citizens, to notice the hasps of the gates of Lafayette Square. In fact I have many times in passing and re- passing offered services both to females and males to open them, and before I could get there they have, in some instances, left. Your notice of this may cauee an improvement. Georgetown’, March 29, 1856. B Wartca Returns.—Saturday night no cases for trial, and only seven lodgers. Last night n» cases, and the cells “to let.’ At the Eastern guard house nothing has been dune for some time past. [COMMUNICATED. Tus Prorosey sew Market Hovuss —We perceive that a report has been made to the Council recommending a monster market at the cost of nearly half a million of dollars. Truely these are startling times. We recommend that the people ponder a littielongererethey act. The report suggests that for the present and some time to come, « quarter of a million of dollars iz all that will be required, being ample to finish the Avenue front and the Seventh and Ninth street wings to the sills of the second story windows. As time advances and the city fills up, it will be Tequisite to build markets in positions to ac- commodate the inhabitants. A large portion of these are compelled to walk to market and carry heme on their arms that which is pur- chased, and this mostly accomplised by fe- males. To compel them to walk trom the extremes of the city would be a matter not to be endured. The Navy Yard, Capitol Hill, Northern and Western markets would become neglected, as it is natural to suppose that the grand market would hold out inducements detrimental to them, as well as that which will shortly be required on the Island. If the market houses distributed throughout the city were of equal dimensions the venders would have the same inducements to each, and of course they would be properly supported hy those in their neighborhood _ Af the present location of the centre market is in acentral position, between the market houses now erected and in reference to that which will soon be required on the Island, it would be advisable to obtain permission from Congress to sell the lots fronting on the Ave- nue, to be eccupied for stores and dwellings, and remove the present market nearer the canal. But should its location not be central, obtain permission to sell the entire ground which will furnish funds sufficient to build all the market houses required, and finish the City Hall, the rotundo of which will be am- ple for all public meetings for ages to come. In Washington, very large rooms for politi cai meetings would be injurious to the inter- ests of the city, dangerous to the delibera- tions of Congress, and contrary to the object of locating the District This arrangement will accomplish much without cost—finishing the City Hall, ridding the avenue of the carts, wagons, &c., on market days, leaving it as it was intended, a beautiful, clear thoroughfare, from the Capitol to the President’s mansion and public offices, increasing the value of the adjoining property, as well as securing equal markets in all parts of the city. It may be said that the Centre Market has always been better supplied than the other markets, which was owing to its having better accommodations. Make no difference in size or accommodations; have the buildings prop- erly located, and cach must do its proportion of bu: Why should a person walk one mile and a half toa market when that near his residence is equal in every respect. We make these suggestions for the consider- ation of those interested. If they are found to be correct the arrangement furnishes its own funds, and Congress will readily perceive the advantage it will be to the avenue. It ———— ———— ter from Dr. McCabe, of Vir- rinia. ¥ ct. 16, 1865.—Having had occasion o BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS tn iay family within ast two years, iu cases of Dyspepsia aud Nervous Head I cam safely say I have uever used any remedy for distressing maladies with signal success as this. carefully avoided recommending any of the va with which the country is flooded. because I +e my immediage produced such beneficial results, I do not at liberty to withhold my humble testimonial to their e JOHN C. McCABE, : would advise the public to be ever mindful of BA KER'S PREMIUM BITTERS, as « medicine of great merit. It has gained « lasting reputation wherever tt has been ured and is generally recommended by the most eminent phys! cians ta Virginiu. Sf Every family shonid keep a few bottles on Land, mts per bottle. £ sale in Washington, D. C, by CHARLES co, a Messrs. CANBY & HATCH, Baltimore; druggist generally. Price, 80 > Pure and Un Liqvors— ulterated Medicinal OLD Huxxesey Brawpy On» Port, pure juice received, of direct importation. . very superior OLn Kym Witiexy, over ten years old, Jom Au in domijohns aud bottles Z. D. GILMAN, 350 Peun. avenue. en Winm, an excellent tonic and invigorating cordial, L fering from « weak and ared as above. Edward Everett said that Washington, among si! his compatriots, was the polar star of the firmament. So is the“ ELKCTRIC OIL" the best of remedses for the purposes intended. Let all the people give it e trial for sevERE rary, and they will decide in vor. Itis very pleasaut even to children, mar 23—eo3t {> Hen. itis.—Brown’s Bron- CHIAL TROCHES are xs familiar as “household worda’ jn Boston, because few of our ‘zeas who are sfficted with say trouble of the lunge heave failed to avail themselves of we te aad thoroughly tested epecific. It is not alone d wie may be materially benefitred By this admir preparation, but it is to the public roam oe vocalist Couzhs, Bron an admirable auxillary to thetr trying pr vocal organs, and mar —1) wr 7 | Yard, Mth street J | mar 27e03t MAR! On the 3ist March, by the Rev. Dr. O’Tocle SAMUEL R. SYLVESTER, ana MAR- GARET, third daughter of James Handley, Esq., aul of this city. [Baltimore and Columbus, Ohio papers please copy.] * DIED, On the morning of the 3tet instant, of consump- tion, GEORGE R. VERMILLION, aged years. Dearest son, thou has left us, We thy loss most deeply feel H But ’tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. My George, oh! my sweet lo-e, hen forced from thee to part, Thou ne’er wil! feel or know The grief that wrung my heart. Still oft I’ve hoped thy smiles would cheer My last declining years; *Twouid calm thy mother’s heaving sigh, And hush her anxious fears. Short was my time and stron; m in, To meet in Christ is now my Pil ng Dry up your tears and weep no more, am not lost but gone before. His friends and acquaintances are invited to at- tend his funeral from @ersuch Chapel, on to-mor- row (Tuesday,) April Ist, at2o’clock, P.M. * On the 30th instant, after a long and painful ill- ness, with the hope of a blessed immortality RACHAEL W,, third daughter of Robert aud Sophia A. Cohen, in the 2ith year of her age, leaving two mall children to mourn their irre- parable loss The friends of the family are respectfully in vited to attend the fureral on to morrow (Tues- Eu afternoon, at 34 o’clock, from the residence of her father, No 418, 6th street, between F and G streets. * On the 28th inst., JAMES ALBERT BURCH, in the ae of his age On tke 30th instant, aged 13 months and 13 days, WILLIAM EDWIN, infant son of William E. and 8:rah Knott. NTED.—AN ABLE BODIED COLOR- A, ed Boy, (slave,) about fifteen years of age. Enqulre on Twelfth street Island, No. £63 No free colored person need. apply. mér 31-21% ANTED IMMEDIATELY.—ONE HUN- dred dollars for thirty days, which will be Ppromp‘ly paid, and 10 percent. a month allowed: Address J.M G., at this office. mar 21-1t* ANTED.—BY A RESPECTABLE WO- man, a situation as NURSE, for oae child. Should nave no objections to traveling. Good referers 8 Chet Address Box No. 3, Star Office. mar 3-11 ANTED—WANTED TO KNOW THE gentleman’s name who sent $5 through the CITY DESPATCH to Messrs. Butt & Hopkin’s new Furnishing Bezaar. mar 31—3t* ANTED—TO KNOW WHO WILL WIN that fire Gold Watch and Fob that !s to be raffied at Fiint’s thisevening. A few chances to be taken. mar 31—1t* V ANTED.—A COMPETENT WOMAN TO work on pantaloons. Good wages given for agood hand. App'y to No. 6(3 7th st., Island. mar 31— 2t* TANTED.-AT THE HOSPITAL FOR the Insane. two female Servants; colcred persons preferred. mar 29-3t AN TED—AN AMERICAN OR GER- man Girl as Child’s Nurse and Chamber maid, and plein sewer, with good reference. Apyly et No. 532 G, between 4th and 5th sts. mar 29-3t > P.P. WILL AGAIN VISIT WASHING- * ton, Georgetown, and Alexandria, and will buy, to any amount, Household Furniture, La- dies’ and Gentlemen's Clothing, Feather Beds, Bedding, Hair Mattresses, Silver and Albata Ware, Table Furniture, Old Books, Oid Engrav ings, Curiosities, &c. Infact, will buy any thing, especially good Books. Wanted, Audubon’s Birds, Niles’s Register, Ee Encyclopedias, Spark’s Works, and all books but school and pub lic documents. Address ‘ P PP.’ Box 24, Star Office, and attention will be paid as soon as pcs- sible. He particular in your address. mar 27-2w* V ANTS TO SELL.—HAVING MADE UP my mind to remove tothe West, I want to sell my House and two adjoing Lots, situated on G street, between Sth and 9th strecis, Irland It is useless to give a more full description, as the persons wenting to purchase will examine for themselves. I am determined to se!l Terms made easy. SAMUEL GREGG. mar 17—TbSM. ANTED.—A PURCHASER FOR $2,000 worth of Deed of Trust Bonds, secured on roperty worth twice the amount. Address. ng where the party can bee seen, to Rox } Star Office. mar * AN TED— WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : Freach or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Ou Patatings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tabies, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and =, size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disratch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Tcrms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—O!d Work Kegilt,and Looking Glass Piates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER ANTED —TEN GOOD MILLINERS, and a few apprentices to learn the millinery business. Apply to Mrs. REOF, No Seast Cap- itol street, Capitol Rill. mar 25-lw* GARDENER WANTED —ADDRESS DR. WM. WIRT, Oak Grove, Westmorland county, Va. OARDING —ONE LARGE ROOM, haud- somely furnis! . on the first floor, and one large front room in the second story, furnished or unfurnished, with or without board. Also two single rooms for gentemen. Table boarders can be accommodated on reasonable terms. A large yard is attached tothe house, making it desira- ble fora family withchildren Apply to468, 10th strect, between D ard E, east side. mar 31—lw* Fleer arora AND WIFECAN OBTAIN board at No. 473 Sixth street, between D and E stree's mar 28-3t* OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street Cg sera en eng fe ahs ate feta ith or without board. Every effort willbe made to render those comfortable who may favor her with thelr patronage. ap6—tf 66°PUME IS MONEY.’ —THEREFORE save as much as possible o ie pier! your Messages in the CITY DESPATGH, the ublic Messenger. mar 28-3t fF\HE STEAMER GEORGE PAGE 18 -R now runnin; soquleely between Washi cgton ane Alexandria at the, following hours: Leave Alexandria 44,8, 10, 12,2, 4, and 6 o’clock. Leave Washington 6%, 9,11, 1¥, 3¥,5x, and re ELLIS L PRISE, Captain, mar TINHE STEAMER GEURGE WASHING. ‘FON will departat the follow- Leave Alexandria 7X, 9, 11, 1%, 3. 4 Leave Washington... .8, 10, 12,24, 4x, 1s-d OR BOSTON.—THE PACKET BRIG R. R. HICHBORN bes arrived, and x port. For freight apply to 1 Pee TLEY & BRO., — R SALE UR EXCHANGE.—SEVERAL seven-octave rosewood PIANO- sold low for cash or good paper. or will be ex- changed for building material and work. ‘These ing hours: mar JOB CORSON, Capiain. will have quick dispatch for the above mar 25-lw ‘101 Water street, Georgetown. FORTE, elegantly finished, will bef instruments may be reen at my Saloon, and any person dis to purchase or trade will please make early application. mar 26 LEWIS CARUS8I. SEGARS, TUBACCO AND SNUFF. H. C. PURDY, IMPORTER OF SEGARS, * TOBACCO, AND SNUFF, has just re- ceived a new invoice cf GOOLS of superior qual Ae Aiso, dealer in Meerschanm and other PIPES, and other articles usually kept ina Fancy Segar Store. Consumers are respectively invited to give me a call. H.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, mar19—lm —__under Washington Honse. ‘BASKETS! BASKETS! ‘ ee eee NURSERY, leah ag e1 Office, Market and Clothes” Baskets’ ‘Cuaren’s Nur- sery and Rocking Chairs. Ladies’ Jenny Lind Workstands, &c. Not “at cost,’ but lower than some sell who say ‘‘at eost.’? G FRANCIS, mar 26 430 Seventh st. ——— OK SALE—A FIRST RATE HORSE F CART, nearly new. Apply at the Lumber ridge. ARI eS & WALLER. FOR SALB AND RENT. es Fe RENT.— ON CAPITOL HILL, A Brick two story and attick House, containing ten rooms and kitchen, with large and fine jen at- tached. The premises are on the east side of bios tegen between “4 and Cstreets. Pos- sess! given immediately Apply toMr. FRANK BROOKS, at the extension Fike Cap- itol Building, for terms, &c. mar 31-3t* Pe? ARTISTS AND LAWYERS—WE have three fine large and airy OFFICES for rent in our eee on Pennsylvania avenue, between 4 and 6th streets. One of them isa northern 100m, suitable for an artist. be rented separately or t by early application to mar 31-3t They will et erto good tenants UVALL @& BRU. Merchant Tailors. OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber will be rented together or separately, with or without board. Also, a few tlemen can be accommodated with board. ocation pleasant, and terms moderate. Enquire at No. Pa avenue. mer 29-3t OR SALE.—A SMALL HOUSE, AND LOT 25 by 106 feet; will take $300, a bargain For rent, that large House, Restaurant, &c., op- posite the market house, in Alexandria. For rent or let, on shares, a Market Garden, with farm of 30 acres, near Georgetown. For sale, a lot of tine Hogs wy ation to hire, a See ee and rough car- er. OYD & CO. Pear 20-3 sth street. XROCERY STORE FOR SAL FOR sale a Grocery Store, including Fixtures ard everything appertaihing to a retail Drocery Store. If applied for early will’ be sold very low. WILLIAM M. CRIPPS, mar 29-3t $1 La av., bet. th and 7th sts. SHOE BUSINESS FOR SALE.—THE AD- vertiser, keeping at the corner of 13th and D streets, wishes to sell out his right inthe business. The piace can be immediately occupied by any one wishing to continue ia the business. The fix- tures will be sold low. afat 27-lw* OR SALE.—I WILL SELL AT PRIVATE sale between this and the Ist of May, my roperty, consisting of two twe-stol rame ouses, situated on 20th street, No. 404 and 416, between G and H. Also, two two-story Brick Houses, situated on 22d street, No. 2)4 and 216, between G and H. Also two small 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 saie inquire of Mrs. HANNAH MILLSON, on 22d street, be- tween G and H. mar22—lm* Fo SALE.—A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY Residence, on 7th street Plank Road, about 4 miles from 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* AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer UPERIOR CABINET FURNITURE, French Plate Mirrors, Splen French, India and Saxon China Service, Silver: pln- ted Ware, Elegant Gilt and Plated Table and Mantel Ornaments, Choice Old Wines and Liquors.—On FRIDAY MORNING, Ap’! i8th, verremapiy | at 10 o’clock, 1 shall sell, at the residence of the late Russian Minister, A. de jodisco, street, Geergetown, all bis su- erior Furniture and Household Effects, consist- ing, in part, of— Handsome silk damask-covered Sofas, Arm, Par- lor and Fancy Chairs Rosewood Scfa and Chairs, style of Louis XIV 1 hace Tete-a-Tete, Arm and Reception rs Pa'r of elegant Painted Glass Folding Screens Large French-plate Mirrors, in heavy carved Elegant Cabinets, Bookstands, Etageres Marble top and Gilt Centre Tables Side and Fancy Tables Morocco and Demask-covered Divans and Loun- es Splentia Mantel Timepieces, in gilt and br onze, with Cardelabras and Ornaments, &c. Porphyre Vases, Candlesticks, snd other Orna ments Magnificent French China Dinner Service, for 36 persons Elegant Dessert Service of French China, bea. tifully decorated, esch plate containing » view of some prominent scene in St. Petere- burgh Beautifully decorated French, Saxon, and India China Tea and Dessert Sets English Plated Dinner and Tea Service Rich set of C: 1 cut-glass Ware Spiendid Table Ornaments, in gilt and silver- plate, with plateaus, &c. Superior Mahogany mirror front Wardrobes Mahogany Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Writing Chatiis, Screens Large and Elegant Psyche Glass, inhceavy carved frame and Pilars Mahogany and Walnut Bedstcads Wardrobes ard Bureaus Washstands and Toilet Seis Velve , Bruss-1s and three-ply Carpets Silk and Damask Curtains Shades, Cornice, &c Mahogany Arm and Chamber Chairs, Tables, &c Large lot of superior Copper Cooking Utensils Silver plated Carriage Harness Also, at 4 o’clock— A lerge variety of rare and choice Wines and Liquors, comprising — Madetras, Sherries, Champagnes, Hock Old Port, Claret, French nac, Browa Stout Annisette, Curracea, Holand Gin, &c. Some of which have been in celler for thirty years Terms: $50 and under cash; over that sum a ciedit of 60 and 9) days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. P. S —The bouse will be open for visitors on YOR 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 President’s House and Government De- artments ‘To adesirabie tenant the rent will very low. Enquise on the premises 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 ig street and Pa. avenue, or at the store. mar 2i—ilw* ARE CHANCE.—THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 3d street, 2 few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence sites, aud will be sold at a great sacii- fice. H.C. HARROVER. Terms: A smallcash payment, and the bal- ance in 1,2,3,and 4 years’ Residence, No. 6, north A street, Capitol Hill. feb 23-tf [ ESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.—1 will now sell my property, situated on the Georgetown end Rockville Turnpike, about two miles above George‘own, adjoining the village of ‘Tennallytown, where there is 2 post offce. “The place contains 63% acres, and is handsomely im- proved ned a two-story brick house, 3234 40, with a wing 25 % 31, and all necessary out houses. Apply to H. W. Blunt, Water st., Georgetown. jan 17—-tf ‘THOS. MAKSHALL. N OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VESTMENT —For sale, 17 or 18 acres of Land, on the Heights of Georgetowa, adjoining the property formerly occupied by Colon 1 Cox. (called the Cedars,) possessing rare advantazes as a building site, and market garden. It has a fine growth of young cedars and oak messon thegreat er part cf it—the elevation is such as lo command the most extensige view of Georgctown, Wash- ton and diexandria. The fact of this property being just outside of the Co pean limits ren- ders it more desirable, being free from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, jan 22—at UNNYSIDEFOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRI- \ ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this teautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va , 1 mile from the Long } Bridge, or 2}¢ miles from Centre Market, with easy eccess by Washington and Alexandria turn- pike, or Alexandria Canal, which touch the place. | ‘fhe farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in good timber; the baiance well Jaid off in arable fields and meadows. Also, about S00 fruit trees of va- ri us kinds, well selected and p.anted in suitable | situations. ‘The improvements consist of a good Dwelling House cf 8 rooms, boside garret and basement; a house for overseer and hands, stab'ing for horses and cattle. with necessary sheds, &c., usual toa dairy and inarket farm. Persons desiring to purchase can get further in- formation by applying to BURKE & RERBERT, Alexandiia, or to the subscriber on the premises. ‘Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. ! If not previously disposed of at private sale, the | above property will be offered at public auction , on tie premises, on THURSDAY, !0th day cf F April, and if desired divided to suit purchasers. EDW. P. POWELL. | mar I7—eotf OR RENT.—A TWO STORY BRICK House, with a two story wing. It has exten- sive grounds about it, and is situated on the south- west corner of F and 20th streets Rent, $17 per month Key at Mr. C. ALEXANDER’S, near Winder’s busiding. mar 20—eolm* VOR RENT.—A THREE-STORY BRICK House, with back building, containing 12 rooms, situated on Pa. avenue, between 17th and Sth streets, north side, No. 175. Possession siven on the Istof April. Enquire on the prem- ses, or of R. W. BATES, 13th street, next to corner of G, No. 423. mar 26-e03t* OOMS TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- lor and Chamber (including fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the session of Congress. The rooms ?re on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. Enqutre at the office of the Kirkwood House. jan RICK VARD FOR SALE.—THE UD | ined will dispose of their Upper or Eastern Brick Vard, situatedion the correr of N and South Capitol streets, (20 building hill) with an abund- ance ofthe best quality clay. ‘ile improvements are—one steam engine of 20 horse power, im- »roved Clay Mixers, three large substantially uilt12 arch kilns, and suitable shedding, &e , and all the improvements necessary to take 23 H or 30 thousand brick daily; wilt be sold on libe- ; ralterms. Application can be made to Richard j Wallach, or John Van Riswick SAMUEL BYINGTON & CO mar 11-eotf OR SALE. taining 170 acres, 49 of which is cleared, 15 cr 20 well set in clover and timoth , and the balance in oak and hickory,«ome of which is very heavy. It is handsomely led, in a thickly settled and rapidly improving neighborho« d, near Bayly’s | Corners, 6% miles sout!:west of Washington, and | about the same distance from Alexandria and | Georgetown ; well watered ; soil of the best qual- | ity; Builds ‘3, a small frame House and stable; i contains a ealuable stone quarry, and will be sold } in whole or 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 premises. feb29-t¢ | Fo. RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf ER A TRACT OF LAND CON-; TO THE RES(DENTS ON PENNYLVA- NIA AVENUE. HE SUBSCRIBER HAVING ORIGI- nated for the ensuing season—say abouteight | months—a project for sprinkling the Avenue with | water, made an engagement with another citizen, | te whom he gave two lists, with some names on — them, to obtain others. That individual hes not returned my lists, but used them without my name or sanction, and to my surprise, and now | will not give up the names tome. Persons hav: | ing subscribed tothe eaid listare hereby informed | that sinee the day before yesterday, the 26th in- ; stant, I have hed no connection with that person, | nor he with me, and | never will again; and in ' my own name solic the patronage of the public it down~ ‘ c— JONAS P. LEVY, | 474 Pa. av., Wine, Segars, and Grocery Store. | mar 38. CHINESE YAM, OR POTATO, | N F pamarer Batatas.)—The undersigned can supply tubers of this valuable new esculent, the only real substitute for the potato—#3 dozen ; $20 per hi JOHN SAUL, ‘mar a2-e06t 306 7th street, corer of H. the day preceding the sale. JAS. C. McGUTRE, mar 31—eokds Auctioneer. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. TTR USTEE'S SALE OF VALUALLE IM- preved Keal Estate on the Island—By virtue of a deed in trust bearing date the 23d of Novemb r, 1°51, and recorded in Liber J. A. S. No £9, folios 399, et seq. the subscriber will sell at public sale on THURSDAY, the 10th day of April, 1858, at5 o’clock, P.M. on the premises, part of Square No 353, fronting 30 feet on i1th street west, between L and E streets south, by 99 feet 103 inches deep, with the improvements, which consist of two weil built frame dwelling houses and brick bakery The above. property is eligibly situated in a rap- idly improving part of the « ity, and offersa favor- able opportunity to persers desiring to secure a residence or busiuess stand, or making an Invest- ment. ‘The terms of sale wiil be: One-third cash, and the balance in six, twelve, and eighteen months, for notes be ring interest, secured by deed o* trust upon the property, and if not complied with in six a ys after the sale, the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the pdrchaser. All con- veyancing at the expeose of the purchaser. c. P. WALLACH, Trustee. Cc. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer y JA™ McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SIKABLE CORNER LOT FOR SALE at Anction.—On TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, April Sth, at 5 o’clock, at the Auction Rooms, | sball sell Lot No. 14, in square €1%, having a front of 55 feet 1 inch on south E street, by 70 feet on 6th street east. “Terms: One-third cash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, satisfactorily secur- ed JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. mar 3!—eots inar 3l—eo By A. GREEN, Auctioneer ALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON South H, between i3th and 14th streets, at Aucticn.—On MONDAY, the 7th day of Apri), { shall sel!, at 5 o’clock p. m., in front of the remises, a very handsome Build! Lot, front- ng 5% feet on north H, between 1. and Mth streets west, ruaning b:ck 144 feet toa widealley, eing subdivision of Lots Nos. 3 and 4, in Square No. 250, with the improvement, which is a small frame house The above described property is handsomely | located and improving very rapidly in value. Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and twelve months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed of trust on the property. mar 27-eodts A. GREEN, Auctioneer. {>> Will be added to the above sale, at the same time, Lot No. 11, in the same square baving a front of 45 feet 6 inches oa 14th street, running back 95 feet to a widealley. Terms as above stated RE mar 3!—eokds By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. WP\RUSTEE'’S SALE OF EXCELLENT Household Ferniture at Auction —On WEDNESDAY, April2d, at i0 o’clock, a m..1 shall sell at the large dwelling house, No. 331 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Auctionerr s‘reeis, opposite Brown’s Hotel, an extensive col- lection of Househcld Furniture, consisting in rt of, viz: : ahogany Sofas and Chairs Parlor Tabtes, with marble tep Gilt frame Oval Mirror Parlor Curtains and Cornices, Music Stand Rosewood Eteirge, Mahogany Rocking Chairs Mantel and Tab.e Ornaments, Reception Chairs Parlor, Chamber, aud Step Carpeting Hali Oil Cloths, Mahogany Sideboard Kefrigerator, Mantel Clock fron-stone China Dinner Ware, Glass Ware French China Tea Set Superior Silver-plated Tea Set Chafing Wishes, Coffee Urns, Table Cutlery Silver-plated Forks and Spoons Silver-plated aad Britannia Castors Heavy Silver-mounted Waiters Very handsome Enamelled Cottage Set, consist- ing of Dress Bureau with marble top, Bed- stead, Washstand with marble top, Ward- robe, Chairs, &c. Damask Lounge High-post and French Bedstezds Imitation Rosewood Cottage Chamber Set ei Mattresses Walnut Rocking Chairs Toflet Sets Mahogany and other Dressing Bureaus Fedding, superior Feather Beds Wardrobes Superior Curled-hair, Shuck, and Cottoa Mat- tresses Washstands, Cane-seat Chairs Venitian Blinds Ice Cream Freezers Radiator Wood Stoves ‘Two excellent Cooking Stoves {| Cooking Requisites, bitchen Furniture, &c. Terms: Under $25, cash; over $25, a credit of sixty and ninety days, for approved endorsed ; notes, bearing interest B. MILBURN, Trustee. mar 27-dtds Cc W. BOTELER, Avct. i mn eee OTIUCE.—The undersigned, appointed Trus- tees by a Deed of Trust executed on the 13th day of December, 1853, by Henry Schwier and blizabeth, his wife, to Henry C. Stroman, will expose to public sale, for cash, at the market- house in Georgetown, at four o’clock in the after- noon, on SATURDAY, the Sth of April next, forty acres of land, more or less, with improve- ments, lying and bein; se sete erage State of ¥irginia, near the Litde ir , agree ably to the terms contained in sald deed, and will give tothe purchaser such title as they are au- thorized by said Deed of Trus.. WM. H. WEST 2 Trrastees. BENJ. F. MACKALL, mar 24—10t By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VERY DESIR A- T ble Brick Dwelling-House en Tenth, near F Street.—On WEDNESDAY AFTER- NOON, April 2d, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, by virtue of adeed of trust, duly made and re- corded, the subscriber will sell at poblic auction, to the highest bidder, the north half of Lot num- bered 15, in square numbered 347, having a it of about 25 feet on Tenth street wes', between EF and F streets north, running back that width 100 feet 1 inch to an alley, together with the buildings and improvements, consisti of a bandsome three-story and basement brick dwelling, contain- ing, in all, twelve rooms, finished in the most superior manner, with water and gas tb’ thout There is alsoattached a stable and varriage-boure The buildings were erected by an experienced builder for his own residence, and no expense was spared in the erection to make them comfortable and substantial. ‘Yerms: One-balf cash; the residue in six and Hod months, Ree interest, secured to the sat- lon of the ster. SAMUEL REDFERN, Trustee. JAS C. Mc6UIRE, mar 22—d a EGRAPHIC NE vs. FROM THE AS6OCIATED PREss. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. ———————Os— ; Latest from Kansas. Sr. Lovis, March 31.—Col Lane, Senator elect from Kansas, arrived here yesterday, en route for Washington city. The district court of Kansas meets at Le- compton on the 7th of April, when the case of the members of the Legislature, the Governor, and other State officers will be presented to the grand jury. Affairs in Kansas are quiet. From New Mexico. Sr. Lovis, March 30.—Advices from New Mexico have been received, which represent that the Indiansare quiet, and urgently suing for peace. The Santa Fe mail is not expected to arrive here this month, owing to the al- leged want of means of the new contractors to transport it. The outward February mail remains at Westport. Baltimore Markets. Battimore, March 31.—Flour is firm; sales of Howard street at $7.124, and City Mills at $7 Wheat is unchanged; good to prime reds $1.50a$1 60, and good to prime whites $1.70a $176. Corn is generally unchanged; sales of white, 53a58c.; no sales yellow reported. Provisions are more active. Bacon—shoul- ders 8ic., sides 9}a9¢e. Mess pork is firm at $16.a$16 25. Beef is quiet; Western mess is nominally quoted at $12 per bbl. Lard is more active; sales on Satarday of 125 bbis. at 10c. for Western. New York Markets. New Yorr, March 31.—Flour is improving. sales of 7,500 bbls; common to State $7.a$7.31; common to low grades extra Ohio $7 37}a$7 94; good to standard Southern $7 - 68a$8 124 faney to extra Southern, $8.3la~- $9.25. Wheat is firm; sales of 18,000 bushele; South- ern red $1.75: Corn is drooping; sales of 14,000 bushele; Southern mixed 64c. Pork is improving; sales of 600 bbis. mess at $16.31. Beef is firm; sales of 200 bbls. Chi- cago repacked at $13. Lard is drooping: sales of 400 bbls. at 9fc — improving; sales of 50 bbis. Ohio at 282. Financial. New Yorx, March 31.—Stocks are firm. Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, 96; Cu berland Coal Company, 234; Michigan Sor ern, 96; New York Central Railroad, 933; Reading Railroad, 923; Virginia 6's 933; Iuli- nois Central Bonds 92. Sterling exchange is dull at 94 premium. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. {MALL FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON 11th street, near the Steambeat Wharf. On THURSDAY AFTERNUON, March 27th, at 43g o'clock, on the premises, I shall sell Lot No. «7, in Square 327, situated on Lith street west, near Maryland avenve, with the improvements, c™nsisting of a small frame house ‘Terms at sale. JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 21—d Auctioneer. 10" The above sale 1s postpone’ until TUESDAY AFTERNOON, April Ist, same hour and place JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 29—d Auctioneer. By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Lye ROSEWOOD BOUDOUR Piano, Excellent Furniture and House- keeping Effects at Public Auct THURSDAY MORNING, April3, at ‘clock, at the residence of the Swedish Minister, ccrner of 14th and L streets, 1 sball sell all his Furnt- ture and —e F fects, viz: Superior Kos jcudeir Piano Forte, by Broadwood, London Handsome suite of roeewood damask-covered and rlor Furniture, consisting of large French Eota. two Lounges, two arm, two Gothic, and six side Chairs Marble-top Centre Table, gilt frame Mantel Mir- ror Walnut What nots, fancy Tables Chinese Work Tables, Ottomans, fancy Chairs Elegant gilt and Sevres China, French Mantel Clock, Candelebras to match Suits cf damask and lace Curtains, Shades, and Fixtares Two excellent walnut Bookcases, Writing Tables Walnut dining ‘abies, plush seat dining Chairs ‘Two walnut marble top Sideboards Elegant French China dinner, dessert, and tea Service Silver-plated Tea Service, Kettle, Castors, &e. Crystal cot glass Ware, Table Cutlery Excellent mantel Timepiece, Engravings Walnut and Mabogany War.robes, Bureaus Tron Bedsteads, walnut Cottage Bedsteads Marble-top Washstands, Toilet Sets ——— and husk Mattresses, Bolsters, and Pillows Counterpanes, Comforts, Blankets Excellent English Carpets, Uilcleth, Rugs Hall Lamp, ball and stair Carpetin, cae ind tove, Refrigerators, Kitchen Utensils, ALSO, A small quantity of very superior Brown Sherry, Claret, and Champagne W ines Terms: $3 and under, cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. AS C. McGUIRE, mar 21—d Auctioneer. BY CKLEY’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 it, ALEX ADAMSON mar22-3m _7th street, opposite Post Office of ip nad GAMES, CHILDREN’S HOOPS, Toy Booxs, &c , the largest stook in the city and (he greatest variety for sale by mar 27-3t AMMOND, Sr., 7th st. MRS. A. W. THORNE deena ald INFORMS HER ,CUS- tomers and the public oo that, she will open, on TUESDAY, Ape Ist, an assortment of SPRING MILLINER to which she invites particular attention No. 79 Bridge street, Georgetown, D.C. mar 27-5t* A GREEN WOULD RESPECTFULLY « inform the citizens of Washington, and the public in general, that he has just received a large astortment of— Gold band and White French China DINNER and TEA WARE 7 Very fiae Gilt, White, and Flowered VASES Do ICE CREAM SHELLS i COLOGNE BOTTLES and CARD BASKETS. Also, a large and general cssortment of Flint GLASS WARE. and a large stock of Mahogany and Walnut FURNITURE, BEDS and MAT- TRESSES of description, all of which will be sold low fercash. Please call and examine at No. 526 Seventh street. - Very respectfully, A. GREEN. mar 2S—eo2w ATCHES A*D JEWELKY 26 per cent. cheaper than can be boughtelsewhere in Wash- ington, at J. ROBINSON’S, : mar2!-im 349 Pa. av., opp. Browns’ Hotel. Fan ict ntl cent asin XORPORATION STOCK.—9®,000 Gorpo- rasbing’-1 ®took for sele at seen gt Waste Ube BROTHERS. A CARD. ISS MARTHA BEACH IS PREPARED M to give full and accurate courses of instruc - tion on PIANO FORTE to those who may desire her services. Pupils attended at their res- idences or ber own. be refers, by permission, to Prof Fozarscs, Miss Mary Murray, Mr. J. L. Civss and Cot. Wa. P. Younes. mg at the residence of he: No: parents, No. 310 Ninth street mar fl-3w® RE Ra age NORTE NAST SEE ay UST, ON MONDAY NIGHT, ON E SY. betwren 7th and 13th, Fifteen Dollars, for the return of which to this office a liberal reward will be paid. mar 25-3t FOR THE LADIES IN PARTICULAR. A NEW ATTICLE IN THE SHOE eR NEW STYLE OF CONGK ESS GAITER, A which embraces all the ss the mel with the addition of one other — ey will not rip, and are tly pi soot @ es high as the foxing; and they are of g ality, durab’e, and cheap. We would invite toex finine them, we know you will like them. Just received a case of Tight colors, the first in this Call early and see them. A, HOOVER & SON, South side Pennsylvania avenue, mar 24—At between 6tb and 7th sts. Sart BPE tanec ern T TENTION !!!— MERCHANTS, BUSI- ness Men, and others, would do well to send their Letters, Business Cards, Bilis and Circu- lars, the CITY DESPATCH. Guaran- teed to be detivered — and promptly. — D street, near eee Ys market.