Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY.. . April 5, 1556, U7 Advertisements should be handed in by 12 o’clock, m., otherwise they may not appear until the next day. Our Weexiyr—A “Srar’’? Nouagr !—The Weekly Star iseued to-day is literally over- flowing with interesting matter—Capitol news, capital stories, choice selections of poetry, personal items, local intelligence, general news,—in chort everything you would wish to send to your friends to keep them posted up about affairs at the National Metropolis and the world generally. sre -—___ SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer discusses the opinion of the Attorney General on British Recruitment in the United States in an article filling more than five of its elaborate columns, wherein the editor reviews with laborious care the history of all legislation in this country and executive action on the subject, concluding in the spirit of his previous articles on the question, that under all the circumstances of the case, this Government should regard the apology already made as sufficient. The Union graphically describes the scene in the House yesterday, when Mr. Smith, of Tennessee, was ‘ putting’ the Know Nothing members of all shades of opinions on the slavery question ‘‘ through acourseofsprouts.’’ In this speech, Mr. S. criticised the course of a large number of his fellow members in the hall, by their positions when before the people on the stump. He elicited amusing personal explanations from 2 large number of gentlemen, and thug created a degree of mer- riment in the chamber almost unexampled there. ———qW0-“a WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOssIP Central America.—Among the paesengers teaching New York and New Orleans by the last arrivals at those ports from San Juan del Norte, were three or four of Walker's agents, sent over to aid and expedite the recruiting for his present expedition against Costa Rica. They are now of course deeply engaged in the business in connection with the parties in this country through whom most of his pres- ent force were sent to him to take the places of his earlier followers, who have, almost toa man, fallen victims to the climate and the hardships of his service. The steamers Osprey and Urizaba, adver- tived shortly to sail for San Juan, only adver- tise to carry passengers to Central America; not for California. In the present state off Central America, it is reduced to a certainty that none will offer except such as propose to join Walker's army, there being no other in- ducement whatever just now for any other lass of Americans to put foot on the Nicara- guan Isthmus, there being no pretence of a Present connection from San Juan del Sur with Calfornia by that route. We hear from New York that extensive preparations are being made to send out a large shipment cf fillibusters by these ships; Costa Rica being & country promising more plunder than Nica- gua, already squeezed as dry as an orange by the “illustrious predecessora’’ of these people. Walker’s last received proclamation. by the-by, declares war equally against the Ni- caraguans, as against the Costa Ricans, and the people of the other Central American States; thus itself scouting the bald pretence that his war is aught else but one of American filli- busters upon the Central Americans. Every line of the paper itself repudiates the story that the people of Nicaragua—the natives— have any complicity whatever with Walker his schemes end his operations. Clap Trap.—The prevalence of clap trap in the appeals of the Abolitionists is capitally illustrated in the call issued by the National Republican party committee for their Na- tional (ie sectional) Convention to meet at Philadelphia on the 17thof June next. They invite all to participate in sending delegates who are in favor of bringing back the admin- istration of American national public affairs to the principles characterizing the adminis- trations of Washington and Jefferson! F. P. Blair, on first hearing or reading this “call,” must have ‘“‘chucked’’ bis tongue in his cheek to enable him to choke dewn or other- wise conceal his laughter ; for he at least (if few others with whom he now acts in polities) kuows well that the political principles gui- ding the administrations of Washington and Jefferson, respectively, were almost as wide asunder as the poles. The one was a high toned federal administration, while the other was ultra on the radical Democratic tack. It strikes us that the allusion to the alministra tion of Washington must have been designed to draw in representatives (delegates) from the federal branch of their household, the most numerous, while that to Jefferson’s ad- ministration was designed to draw to their convention delegates from the radically demo- @ratic elements of their organization. Fire and tow can as well exist, intact, together, as men sincerely attached to the respective prin- ciples uf those two administrations can actin harmony upon the great public questions that are almost daily arising to be disporod of by the Government of the United States. A Prompt and Accurate Public Officer — We heard mentioned yesterday, as acommen- dable instance of despatch in the settlement of @ large account, that Col. Forney, late Clerk of the House of Representatives, had on the Ist inst . within an bour after receiving an informal report of adjustment from the office of the First Comptroller, finally clused his ac- counts, by simply transferring to the United States the balance standing to his credit on the books of the Treasury, there being not one cent of difference between his statement as rendered and that of the Department. His disbursements, we learned on inquiry, covered transactions running through four years of offi- cial service, and embraced the expenditure of over two millions of dollars, under about seventy different heads of appropriation From these facts, and from the following dates, some idea may be had of the celerity of his movements so far as he bed control of the settlement. The Committee on Accounts of the House, who first audit the expenses of that body. passed upon the last of Col For- mey's vouchers about February 25th, and on the 29th of the same month. he sent them for settlement to the Treasury. On the Ist of April be was informed unofficially of the ad- jastment of the final account, and within an hour after, he closed by making the transfer stated above. This promptness reflects much eredit indeed upon Col. Forney, and his chief (and financial) clerk, Mr. McKean, and farn- ishes to many friends of Col. F. another in. stance to justify their confidence and esteem. Spring Time.—The sudden bursting forth of the so-long-delayed Spring time upon Washington has diffused new life and anima- tion throughout our city. The trees and ani- mals already show the genial influence of the change upon them, as well as all the people wesee, For the next three months Washing- ton is to be the most delightful point for a so- journ, in the length and breadth of the whole land; for during that season its climate is al- ways unsurpassed, even by that of Italy. We advise all from any quarter of the coun- try who can find time to visit the Federal city, to hasten hither with as little delay as possible; for just now they will have an oppor- tunity to enjoy such a trip, intellectually and in every other way, as at no other time during & session. The School Question.—The recent report from the Senate’s District Committee, made by Senator Brown, of Mississippi, upon the subject of public schools in this city, with a bill to secure their greater efficiency, is the subject of great interest in this community. We have heard hundreds of our fellow citizens already conversing over it. Mr. B. receives the hearty thanks of the people of Washing- tion and Georgetown for the solicitude he has invariably manifested in securing for them that consideration on the part of the Senate their relations to the General Government demand and justify. The General Land Office.—On Monday next, the work of moving the balance of the Gene- ral Land Office from the Treasury building, to the west wing of the Patent Office, is to commence. The change will give the Treas- ury Department all the increased room the present proper transaction of its affairs re- quires; while it will greatly facilitate the bu- siness of the Land Office—one portion of which was for some time past been located in the Patent Office (Interior Department) building, its legitimate position. The United States Life Stations —From a letter recently received here, we learn that on the 19th ult., the American brig Cordine, Capt. Candy, from St. Domingo for New York, (cargo, logwood, honey and coffee.) went ashore on the north shoal of Cusen Inlet, south end of Peck’s beach, coast of New Jersey, and was wrecked. The persons on board and the cargo were saved through the exertions of the Government life-boat estab- lishment at Tom’s River. The Cutter Dobbin.—The Baltimore Repwb- (ican and many other Northern papers are in error in the belief that the J. C. Dobbin that recently arrived at Wilmington, N. C., isa trading vessel, and not the revenue cutter of that name We have seen the official an- nouncement of the arrival of the cutter there, from which we published an extract yester- day. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 4th of April, thore were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption ofetocks.... $9,361 31 Forthe Treasury Department... 243,708 70 For the Interior Departmen: 43,976 59 For Customs..secscscceescseces 39,063 67 War warrants received and en- 33,528 50 1,168 33 263,185 88 4,038 04 From miscellaneous sources. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGE. In the Senate yesterday, after we went to press, the Kansas question was again taken up, and Mir. Collamer concluded his remarks rs es the pending Kansas State government all. Mr. Douglas briefly replied to Mr. C. Mr. Geyer having obtained the floor, they ateeraed until Monday next. In the House, they went into a Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union, (Mr. Mace in the chair,) and resuming the consid- eration of the Deficiency Bill, speeches were delivered on political subjects by Messrs. Smith of Tenn , and Granger. When the Committee rose they adjourned over until Monday next. ———cq6907qae— New Mvsic.—Our go-ahead neighbor Hil- bus has just published two popular pieces of music “‘ Mary of Argyle’ and ‘Annie Law- rie.’ We wish him much success in his spirited enterprise. ce _____ PERSONAL. +++» The Hon. S. Heydenfeldt, of the Su- preme bench of California, is in this city. +++ Edwin Crosswell, Esq., is at Willards’ Hotel. +++» Horace Greeley went down to Mount Vernon the other day. He urges its purchase by the nation. +++ Itis stated that a responsible party in New York has written to Prof. Liebig, ateriog to guarantee him $5,000 to come there ani deliver a course of lectures. «+++ Mrs. C. N. Sinclair (ct-devant Forrest) was to sail from San Francisco on the 20th of March for New Orleans: she intended to play there, and from thence to New York. +++» Rev. William L. Jerman, Methodist minister at Milton, N J., does not seem to be quite the man he should be Besides usin ap the church money, he pretended he wasn’t married, and made love to the sisters. «+.» Rufus Choate, Richard H. Dana, Jr., and Henry W. Paine, of Hallowell, are en- gaged as counsel for Judge Davis, of Maine, whois threatened by the Legislature with removal from the Bench for his refusal to rec- ognize Gov. Wells’ sheriffs. -.-. B. L. Green, who publicly advertised that he would forfeit a thousand dollars if he not kill the person who threw vitriol on his child’s dress in case he found him out, is stat- ed to be a member of Henry Ward Beecher’s church in Brooklyn. ++++ The original “Jim Crow,’’ and by far the most vigorous and natural of any of the actors or minstrels who have devoted them selves to a delineation of negro characteristics —Mr T D. Rice,—is about to leave for Eng- land, in a few weeks upon professional busi- ness. +ee+ The sum of $30,000 was raised amon; the congregation of the Episcopal church o the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, N Y., on Satur- day last, for the purpose of satisfying a mort- gage to that amount held by Blair & Rives, aad which these gentlemen had threatened te foreclose. +++» Rey. Mr. U Reilly, of Newport, R. I., has received a dispatch announcing that his brother, Bishop of the See of Hartford, was in Ireland on Ash Wednesday, the 6th of Febru- ary. This is very gratifying intelligence, as it was feared that highly ésteemed bishop was on board the Pacific. It will be remembered that the Pacific sailed on the 23d of January. _Proivic Neicauornoop.—We could men- tion a half-dozen instances known to us in Pickens, where a mother has fifteen or twenty children. But Greenville, in the person of John Bates, Sr., can beat all of this Hehas commenced, as our friend P_E. Duncan once said in a stump » h, his third dozen of children. One wife bore him twen '-four, and all living, she then died, and the old man took himself a second wife, who had some years ago, given birth to three more. How many since, we know not.—Greenvil/e (3. C.) Patriot. ‘*Spreituatism’) Daxouxcrp sy 4 Bg- LIEVER.—The editor and proprietor of the New Yerk Pathfinder—Mr. J. F. Whitner— who has been for two years devoted to the investigation of the phenomena of modern spiritualism, in the last number of his paper reiterates his belief in the dootrines of spirit- ualism, but goes on to say that after seeing for months and yearsits progress and its prac- tical workings upon its devotees, its believers, and its mediums, he is compelled to speak his honest conviction, which is, that the manifes- tations coming through the acknowledged me- diums, who are designated as Rapping, Tip- ping, Writing, and Entranced Mediums, has abaneful influence upon its believers, and create discord and confusion ; that the gener- ality of these teachings inculcate false ideas, approve of selfish individual acts, and endorse theories and principles, which when carried out, debase and make man but a little better than the brute creation. These are among the fruits of modern spiritualism, and he does not hesitate to say that he believes if these manifestations are continued to be received, and to be as little understood as they are, and have been, since they first made their appear- ance at Rochester, and mortals are to be de- ceived by their false, fascinating, and snake- like charming powers whieh go with them, the day will come when the world will require the appearance of another Saviour to redeem the world by its departing from Christ's warn- ing to bis followers to beware of wolves in sheep's clothing, and to try what manner of spirits they were of. In conclusion, he repeats that his belief in modern Spiritual manifestations is unchanged, save only, that their tendencies are evil, and the result to individual believers is to debase rather than to elevate, and to create discord where harmony should prevail. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. GrorGetown, April 5, 1855. The following business was before our City Councils last night : A message was received from the Mayor in telation to the town charter. A communication was received from R. P. Jackeon. announcing himself as a candidate for Tax Collector; laid on the table. Mr. Orme presented a communication from the late board of trustees of the poor in rela- tion to the alms house ; referred Mr. Jones presented a memorial from sun- dry citizens in relation tothe pump on the gorner of Fourth and Market streets; referred Also, the claim of Jas. F. Essex, for livery of scavenger horse ; referred. A communication was received from the Seeretary of the Metropolitan Railroad Com- ly , in reply to resolution of inquiry passed y Couneil at its last session. Mr English, from committee of ways and means, reported an ordinance providing for the payment of the second instalment of the Corporation’s subscription to the stock of the Metropolitan Railroad ; laid over at the re- quest of the mover. The preamble and resolution in relation to Clerk and Assistant Clerk laid onthe table at the last meeting was taken up, and referred to a special committee consisting of Messrs. Orme, English, and White. Council bill passed some two weeks since, cepraling ordinance of May 14th, 1855, pro- viding for special Latpre T to the Mayor, was rejected by Board ot Aldermen. The Aldermen passed resolution in relation to town charter, appropriating $100 for pub- lishing the same in pamphlet form; unani mously rejected by the Council. The Aldermen passed ordinance providing for paving footway on east side of Congress street, between Stoddard and Road streets ; referred to committee by the Council Both Boards resolved to go into joint meet- ing on next Friday night for the purpose of electing Tax Collector and Assessor. A bill passed both Boards in favor of Wm. McK. Osborn; and another extending the time allowed the Assessors. Adjourned. Yesterday, while the schooner Mary Eliza- beth, Capt. Phillips, bound to our city, was attempting to get through the draw in the Long Bridge, she came in contact with the bridge and was seriously damaged. Her fore and mainsails were torn to pieces, bowsprit sprung, and otherwise damaged, and main- mast considerably injured. It was with the utmost difficulty that the captain and crew kept ber from being capsized, so violent was the shock. The supply of fish at our wharves is slowly but gradually increasing. Prices, however, are still high; herrings $8.50a$9, and shad $17a$20 The offerings of beef cattle at Drover’s Rest yesterday amounted to 150 head, all of which was sold at $4a$6 25 on the hoof, equal to $3a $12 50 net; sheep very scarce and high, selling at $6a6 50 per 100 lbs. The property of Mrs. Gunton, situated on our Heights, which was offered at public sale by E.S Wright on Wednesday, was bid in by the owner at $5,000; highest bona fide bid $4,000. We would advise those young men who are in the habit of assembling about the George- town female seminary to desist from the prac- tiee in the future, as a scheme ison foot which will certainly expose them, if not cause them considerable trouble. Flour is held nominally at $7a$7.25 for standard brands. Wheat—white and red $1.55a$1.60. Specraror. i> Four seamen deserted the U. 8. frigate Merrimac, at Norfolk, Monday night. A STATED MEETING OF THE CO- lumbia Typographical Society will be held this evening at the City Hall, at 7 o’clk. THE REV. JOHN M.KREBS,DD, of New York, will, with Divine permis- sion, preach to-morrow, (Sebbath) at Ila m_,in the F street Church, Rev. Dr. Gurley’s; at3} p m inthe Fourth Presbyterian, Rev. Dr Smith’s; and at7} p m, inthe First Presbyterian, Rev. Dr. Sunderland’s. ap 5-1t* WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COM- PANY, April 4, 1856.—The deficiency of Gas, noticeable for a few days past, was caused by the coal in use, deprived of its ordinary strength, it is sup} » by exposure to the weather. itis from the same mines and at the highest price as has been used for overa y‘ but unexpectedly, and gaty to our regret loss, it is found on trial to be insufficient for keep- ing up the proper heats A supply of Fairmount Coal has just been reselved from Baltimore, and we expect to be able, after this night, to supply any demand ke WM. CARTWRIGHT, Superintendent. ap 5-It TRINITY FAIR AT ODD FEL LOWS’ HALL.—The ladies connected with this Fair, in returning their grateful thanks ave received, for the very liberal patronage thi announce that they will, by solicitation, continue iton MONDAY and TUESDAY of the comi week. The Jargeamount of Fancy Articles, Chi! dren’s Clothing, &c., they have on hand fully justify them in so doing. Persons wishing to purchase will be admitted on Monday and Tuesday, until 6 o’clock, free of cl the Falr. Auction on Tuesday evening, the last night of fair, - ap 5-3t 1.0, O. F.—Corum- Bia Lover No. 10 — Officers and members of this Lodge are no- tified to meet at their Hall on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 2 0’cl’k, to attend the Funeral of our deceased Brother, Ricwarp G. Purpy. Members of Sister Lodges are fraternally invi- ted to unite with us. The interment will take place in Glenwood Cemetery. By order of the Lodge: JOHN B_ WILLIAMSON, N. G. LYNDE ELIOT, P.8. ap 5-1t* | <r RPHANS’ FAIR —THE LADY Managers of St. Vine-nt’s “pa Asy- lum respectfully anounee that the FAIR for the benefit of that institution will bs opened at Caru- si’s Saloon on TUESDAY next, April 8th, and will be continued through theweek A va riety of useful, ornamental, and fancy articles be offered for sale at reatonable prices. Al- 80, Confectionery, Ices, Fruits, Flowers, &c. ae rooms = — peebepoad and = inal Ing scene enlivened every even: band of excellent music. ” ap aiech = CHURCH DEDICATION —THE John Wesley A.M E Zion Church,on Connecticut avenue, (First Ward,) will be conse- crated by Divine permission on TO-MORROW (Al The ication Sermon will be de ivered by Right Rev. Wm H. Bisxop, at 11 o’clock a.m ‘There will be several distinguished Lectehsent ty sheared ey capri and aoe places ry in the exercises. The public are invited si A N. B —There will be seats provided for those of our white friends who may favor us with their A special collection will be taken up through- out the day. JOSEPH J. CLINTON, _ap 5-1t Elder in Charge. Hatt or Franiin Fire Co., April Sth, 1856 ees IS TO NOTIFY ALL PER- sons in‘erested, that Mr. R. G. Ecx- LoFF has been elected Financial of this Company ard heis authorized to collect and re- ceipt for all monies due the said Company. ROB’T E. DOYLE, Pres. Gro. R. Crossrigxp, Rec. Sec. ap 5—3t —_$——$$$$$— LAST NOTICE —CORPORATION Bee axes persons indebted to the Corporation of Georgetown for Taxes are now no- tified that the same must positively be paid by the twentieth day of the present month. The Property of persons who shail be delin- uent on that day will be advertised for sale forthwith. THOMAS JEWELL, Co'lector of Taxes GroRGETOWN. April 4th, 1856. P S.—Persons disposed to pay their taxes can do so by calling on my brothers, Gorge or Henry C Jewell, corner cf Gay and High sts , George town. ap 5-dt%th ——<$<——$——— eee | ee EDITOR :—WE SEE IN YOUR Paper of this date, that Messrs. Brown, Adams, and Pra't, of the Senate, have stated in the Senate that the contract for completing the Columbian Armory in this city would amount to more than the appropriation for that purpose This isa great mistake, Mr. Editor. We are the contractors for that bui'ding, and our contract for completing itamounts to $28,301 10, leaving a balance of 31,4#8 90. We have further to state, concerning this con- tract, that we made this contract five monthsaco on the Ist of November, 1855, and have proceeded di igently with the work ever since; we have fin- ished a great part of the light wood-work, con tracted for all the heavy timber, cut stone. cast tren work, bricks, blue rock for foundation, &c all to be delivered on the site regularly selected by the President for this building. Our contract requires us to place the building oa the siesoselected. Forthis purpose the ex- cavations for the foundation, by the contract, sbould have been commenced on the Let instant, and we are pre; to proceed to work immedi- ately. Now, Mr. Editor, this is a good and valid contract recorded in the Treasury, some $1,700 less than the appropriation, and in accordance with the forms of law, and we have preceeded under it in good faith and at great expense, and with a view to the site sel by the President. We, therefore, presume that no member of Con gress, when be fully understands the facts in the case, will be in favor of passing an ex post facto law, depriving us of our rights without our con- gent, nor without amp'e compensation, for if our work be delayed the Goverament must pay the ee BIRD & WISE & CO., Contractors. 1* Washington, April 4th, 1856. WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY — The monthly meeting of the Company will be held on MONDAY NIGHT, at 7% o'clock. Every member is expected to be present. By order : B F. BEERS, Sec. ap 4-3t Bee ELON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCI- ATION —This Asscciation will meet at its head quarters on the south side of Pennsyl- vania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, inthe rooms formerly occupied by Stratton, auctioneer, for the election of officers and other important business, on MONDAY NIGHT, the 7th instant. Punctual attendance is requested. DANIEL RATCLIFFE. ap 3—4 President. t <a RITUAL MANIFESPATIONS. G6. A. REDMAN, of Boston, the cele- brated Test Medium, has taken rooms, for a few days only, at 314 Delaware avenue, a few rods nort.. of the Capitol, where he will receive visit- ozs who mav wish to satisfy themselves of the truth of Spiritualism. Terms: Private sittings of balf an hour $1 for a single person, and 50 cents extra for each addi- tional in; private parties less than ten per- sons $5 per hour; over ten, 50 cents for each per- son. Hours, from 9a. m. to 10 p.m. ap2—4\* Ker E LADIES OF GRACE CHURCH will continue their FAIR during THIS WEEK, in the hall over Farnham’s Bookstore. mar 3i—6t RxoisTER’s Orvice, March 18, 1858. eee TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN —Notice is hereby given that licenses for Caits, Wagens, and Drays will expire on the first Monday of April next, and that said licenses must be renewed at this office within ten days from that time SAML. E. DOUGLASS, mar 18—eodtA p10 Register. OTICE.—THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY notificd not to credit any one on my account without a written order from myself, as { will Pay no debts of their contracting. ap 5—3t* JAMES. H. UPPERMAN. $5 REWARD—WI!LBEGIVEN AND no questions asked, if returned to the owner,aGOLD CHAIN AND WATCH, with initials M.C. and crown engraved on it, losta werk ago on Penn. avenue. r De GRAMER, 15th street, No. 421 ap 5-3t* OST.—A BLACK CLOTH CAPE OF A Lady’s Cloak, or returning from Washing- ton oa Wednesday, about 3o’clock. The firder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the Star Office, or at Miss 1 homas’ Book and Fancy Store, High street, Georgetown. ap 5-3t® A CARD. R. FRANCIS COCHEU WILL BE pleased t» have the parents of the scholars of his father, the late John Cocheu, Professor of Danc- ing, call upon him at the parior of the Exchange Hotel, C street, during this and the coming week. ap 5-2t* MRS. A. SPEIR WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10th, HER NEW SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. Millinery Rooms, No. 356 D street. ap 5—at CAt D.—THE ESPECIAL ATT ION of Housekeepers is called tothe Trustee’s sale 1 extensive collection of Household Furni- ture adver'ised to take place on Monday, April 7, at No. 378 D strect, between 8th 2nd 9th. The stock is very large, embracing one elegant Rosewood Piano, and many very superior articles of Furniture. Sale peremptory. aps It C. W. BOTELER, Auct. J. KIRKWUOD. CONVEYANCER, AND GENERAL AGENT FOR CLAIMS, TTENDS TO THE SALE AND TRANS- fer of Property; Cases before the Court of Ciaims; Procures Bounty Land Warrants, Fen- sions and other Claims. Office, No. 514 Seventh street, opposite the Na- tional dpe men Office, Washington, D.C. ap 5—ec6t TO TOURISTS, CORRESPONDENTS, AND OTHERS AN ANDEN’S PORTABLE WRITING AND COPYING CASE will take copies of letters, &c , in one minute perfectly. It weighs only about eight ounces, and contains 3; tor ns, paperand ink. They may be obtained of lessrs Elvans & Thompson, W. Adams, or of the undersigned. Single cases can be sent by mail. Price $150 Orders or enquiries for further information will be promptly attended to by ad- dressing EO C. HENNING, ap 5—it* Agent LEATBHER—LEATHER. HIS DAY RECEIVING 15) SIDES OF good white damaged Spanish SOLE LEA- THER. 100 sides prime SPANISH SOLES ee outs superior SLAUGHTER LEA- THER. . s SKIRTING. 2,000 Ibs. good SHOE SKIS TSORD,, ap 5-3t 430 7th street, near Patent Ottice. CARD.—THE ATTENTION OF PER- sons wishing to purchase a valuable BUILDING LOT is particularly Invited to the sale which will take place on Tuesday, the 8th instant, at So’clock p. m., on the premises, of that beautiful lot situated at the corner of north B street and Delaware avenue, near the north Ca) ito! gate The terms are liberal, and the sal will fe well worthy of the attention of persons wishing to make a good investment. For fur her particulars see advertisement. ap 5—3t A. GREEN. COAL—COAL—COAL. HE SUBSCRIBER 18 EXPECTING A ci of Red Ash STONE COAL ina few days This Coal is universally noted for its free burning and easy to ignite, very desirable for cooking purposes in the Spring and Summer. Persons in want of this extra article of Coal will do well by sending in their orders immediately, and have the cos! delivered from the vessel. THOMAS H. WORTHINGTON, ep5-3t corner 14th and C sts , near Canal. LIST OF LETTERS Remaining inthe Post Office, Washington, D C., April 8, 1856. (Ordered to be advertised in the ‘‘ Evening Star,’’ agreeable to the following section of the Pest Office Law—it ~oap. 4 the newspaper having the largest circulation lished in Washington : Sc. 5. And be it further enacted, That the list of letters remaining uncalled for in any post office in any city, town, or village, where news- rsshall be printed, shall, hereafter, be pub- ‘ished once only in the newspaper which, being issued weekly, or oftener, shall have the largest circulation within the of the delivery of said office, to be decided by the postmaster at such office.} @ Persons applying for letters in the following Itet, will ‘Please say they are ADVERTISED. LADIES’ LIST. AndersonSarahAnn House, Mrs Ellen B RowlandMrsDaniel Armstrong, Miss S Hayes, Miss Belle RidgeleyMreMarg't AndrewesMirsAnnaHame, Miss Fanpey RewlingsMissMary Amiss, Miss Cath'e Heath, Harret ry Anderson, MrsE HendersonMrsJasL Roberts, Mre Ann Beed, Mrs Harry Hazel, Miss A Russell MraMelinda BrowaMrsCorselia B d, MiseCatha- Reberteon, Mra Me MrsGS Smith, Mres P Brown, Mrs JohnM Hawkins, Mrs Ma- Smith, Mrs E P tilda Smith, Mise A HowardMissJonnet Sanes, MissM. Jon ties Mary Breast, Mre Elenor Hoe Brunster, Miss Mar- gret J BiackstonMissMar- Brandon, Mrs Cath- Jom arine A Joh: Barnett, Miss Sep- _ beth KaneMissMolly Ann Semp! sEM Kane, Mise Sarah Simpso Colbert, Miss Eliza Lewis, Mrs Jobn Deuling, Mise Little, Mrs Mary Dodd, Mrs Bd! Mrs Oreila Drake, Mrs Francis Mano, Mrs Lydia Dorgan, Ellen Moore, MissHellenB Simmons, Mies 8 4 Dyre, Miss Margret Mills, Mre Hetty Stewart, Miss Emiy Davidsoo,MrsHua- Menu, Mre arrena Taylor, Miss Belle MooréMrsElizabeth Thompson, Mre JJ Marces, Miss ME Tingle, Mise Mary E Elliott, Mary J MorautMissPanuey Tolson, MissElenorB Edwards, MreMaria Maddcx, Miss Kate Talbert, Misa Matilde EllingtouMis«Mary Marshall, Mrsfiai L Thompson,MreMary Fleet, Mrs Julian Moten,MissMargret Tarner MissRebecca Fleck MissElizabeth MarshallMrsMaryJ Thompso: Fouly, Mary Mortimore, Mary Thompson, Redceca Fenwick, Mrs Ann Miller, Miss Barret Welfe, Mre SM 3 Geo A McCauley, Mrs F A Webb MissAugustaD asSarab McKinley, MissMay Washington, MissJ& ter Elliott, Mrs Susan ick, Miss gz WhartouMissLoutsa McCarthey, Hanora Whitmore, MreCath Frizze)i, Miss C McMahon srine FitzgeraldMissMar- Nichols, Mu <a gret Nelson, Mra 5 Farrell, Jane Naylor, Miss Lizzy Washington, Mrea Gaham; Mrs Susan Orrison, Mies Lany Winston MrsHarriet Gaseway. Charity Onderdouk, Mrs B Williams Missagues Gufin, Sire D Ad Hoyle, Mies EA O'Conner, MissJane Wil Hill, Emly R Peck, Mrs Henry Wi! Mrs Howard, Miss Deb- Powers, MissHester Whitcomb, MissHan bora PlimptonMrsChasP _ nah Herbst, Mra Caro Riney, Mrs Welch, Mrs FE 2 ne C Ridgeway, Susan K GENTLEMEN'S LIST. McOolvin, J H McKahau, Perry Nicholson, WC 2 allen, BD Adamson, Jos L Anderson, Jno Gross, M Grabam, Col J M Gonter, Jos M anderson, J Grosser, Jean Nash, Lorenzo 8 Ambruster, JMC Griffin, James Nalis, JT Austin, HO Goodvough, F A Owens, Thomas F Gates, Dr a Ould, Robert 2 Gtbson Maj Angustus Owen, Richard B Hall, WJ Olcott, John B 2 Higdon, WH ODouchue, John Wm Cc Obeld, Francis wH OByrne, Erasmus bd Patterson, Wm Perkins, Wm M Pomroy, Gen 5 C Hu. Howard, Col TC Holcombe, T D Hollisler, Robert Bird, FW Bessel, Robert 8 Burke, k Browa Barry, Hall, RH Parker, Byrn Hearves, P Peoples, Jobo B Hill, Owen B Purrington, WJ jerman, M Pickett, Johu T elms, Lewis C Pindell, Jevol Baylor, Mr Hendrick, JB Past, HHA BH Branpon, James Hooe, Jno B Hooter Barry, Jno W Heald, Jno Page, Boraee Burnet, Jno@ Hennessey, Jno —_—Pierce, George F Berry, Jno H Hymer, Jos Pryce, EK Burke, Juo M Henley, Jno Queen, Wash Brown, JTC Headley, Juo Kussell, WH Bowen, Jos D Hollman, Gen Jos 2 Reid, Wm Belt, Jno M Hoyle, H J Robinson, Col W 3 Buros, Jno W Hubbard, CaptGeoW Rathemarm, W Brissey, JR 2 Hamlitou, David = Rechner, Wm Bryan, Hon Jno Harrell, AD 2 Reese, Wm L Brooks, Isaac Howard, 4 W Rhodes, Wm C Bennett, H Hayes, Alonzo Roys, SH 3 Burton &Greenhow Holladay, A R Bishop, Geo W Jones, WS Kobertson, N B Bailey, FB Jones, Wm 4 Roceoffort, Louis Bagby, RA Judd,'8 C Ricord, Levin Booth& Ehriich Johnson, iichard W Roach, James Baker, CB Jobuson, WT Rebinson, John P Barston, CE Johnston, Lt J D 3 Renwick. H B Bigilon, Capt A Jordon, JW Rogers, George W Brady, Andrew Johnson, Jerre Randall, F P Ingran, Jno Joues, Rev Geo Jewett, GS Crawford, 3 James, Edward Casey, Richard = Jones, D Cunningham, Peter Jones, David L Crane, Esq Junkkin, Rev DX Richardson, E A Robinson, Ezek Richardson, D Rogers, CJ Sumby, J H Shartie@thy WL Shannon, Timothy Comly, 8 J Cuoningham, Mr Johnson, ChasG Spence, B® Crawford, L Iverse, Chas T Spottawood, R Castagnetti, L Ingersoll, C M Schulter, Caruthers, James Johnson, A N 3 Oorridon, Jas King, T Butler Chase, Jno 2 Kayson, Jos 42 Southard, J D iw Kilmartin, Jno Smith, JM in, Jeremiah Kidwell, J Stoddard, JF Kiltridge, Dr GW Scott, Kibr, Frederick Kammerer, G Kinsey. Charles Kennedy, Chris Shipp, John Long, Win C Steedmon, J B 2 Lanahen, TM Scott, George Lyon, LA Smith, GH Livingston, James Sparks, Dr |, EMace2 Lyon, Joho W Squires, Clinton Coyle, Edmond = Langford, James Stewart, Charles Coffee, Dennis Ledyard, Beury Snow, John Leonard, Elias 3 Tipseco, Lucian L B Lease, Ezra Troxell, W Hi Laugworthy,E Toison, Thomas Lewis, DW Thornton, Thos Lynch, Maj David Tyler, Philos B 2 Levice,C Tornow, Louis Langdon, Chas © Thempsou, J R Lindsay, BG Turner, James 2 Mayall, Samuel Mallory, James Tawers, Edward sid, J Marlow, J W Dudley, Jno @ Miller, James Dugg, Jno K Miller, J WA Wright, Col ast Mahan, Joho Willoughby, HP Miller, James N Webster. Daniel 2 Millar, John Woodard, D C Missroon, Capt J 8 Warriner, DC 2 Malone, Joh ‘ard, WF Dulin, John jr Mitchell, Heary = Withers, Wim Danahey, Daule, Mudd,G W Witte, WH Devol, Col F & Murphy, Francis Whitemore, Wm Dulin, Edward Mi Wright, Walter Wilson, J B Washington, TM 2 Donuel'ey, Chas Dunham, Cyrus Kigar, Wm n, Charles G Maw Washington. B Mitchell, Capt C A Erwin, Dr Thos R Wheeler, % K Edwards, JnoJ Myers,Charies © Whaiteman, Maj Elwood, Dr Jno B Miles, a W Ward, LP Esterley,George Maxwell, Alex Williams, Capt J 2 Evens, AE McConnell, Davis Welsh, John Fenwick, Wa McComb, D Wright, John $ Fowler, James McGugia, Joseph Whito, James L , Edward McHenry, JW McLane, Joho McCunney, James McCuin, Levi McAllista, MH Murphy, Jno Ja8. G. BERRET, P. M. Watrens, Maj J 8 Woodman, Herman Walker, FW Washburne, £ Yager, 48 WASHINGTON MANTILLA EMPORIUM. Maxwell & Bro.’s G@RAND OPENING OF Soo NEW YORK AND PARIS MANTILLAS WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY, April 7th, 1856, . when they will display the largest asso:tment of MAN TILUAS ever exhibited in any other establishment in Washington, of the latest NEW YORK AND PARISIAN DESIGNS. Annong their variety may be found the ELVIRA BOURBON, FLORENTINE, CLARA, EUDORA SULTANA, ARABELLA, AMELIA, CAMILLE, ASTORIA, SONTAG GRACE, PICOLA, DESTAEL, ISABEL, c.5 MANTILLA ROOM Second Story. -@@ so Entrance through the Store. a & BRO, ap 5-It Pa avenue (No. 551.] Notice of the removal of the land office from BrowNsVIL_e to CHATFIELD, tx the Terri- tory of MinngsoTa. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROViS- ions of the act of Congress entitled ‘‘An act authorizing changes in the location of land of- fices,’’ approved March 3d, 1853, it is hereby de- clared and made known that the land ottice for the sal of the public lands in the ‘‘Root-river district,’? in the Territory of Minnesota, will be removed from the town of Brownsville, its ent location, to Chatfield, in said Territory, on and af er the 3ist day of May nest. Given under my hand, at the City of Washing- ton, this 3d day of April, A. D. 1856. By order of the President: THOS. A HENDRICKS. Commissioner General Land Office. ap 5-law6w MR WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Singing and the Flute, EGS TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS of Washington that he proposes establishing SINGING CLASSES for two, three or four pu- Pils, whereby each voice will be properly ex- amined, and separately cultivated, according to its quality, which sould not be done, consistent- ly, with simultaneous teaching—2as Sopranos, Mezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require a widely different training. The same care is ne- cessary with male voices, viz: Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. When the pupils are sufficiently ed- vanced to sing by themselves they will then be ae to take thelr respective parts in Duets, ‘ios. uartetts. Terms 2 Quarter: $10 for each pupil, if only two ‘one hour will be devoted, and an ext-a half hour for every additional pupil; $20 per quarter for ap 5-tf Pennsylvania avenue. "NATIONAL cor sal mer | MISS AGNES ROBERTSON, Being the Lest Appearance of ihe Fairy Star, ON WHICH OCCASIUN, Mr DION BOURCICAULT, the ce'ebrated author of *‘ London Assurance,» ‘Old Heads and Young Hearts,” « The Heiress,’ ‘‘ The Corsican Brothers,” && —_ will e his first and on! — Vi He will give bis Dramatie.Portrait of the Lon. don Man of Fashion, SIR CHARLES COLDSTREAM, acted in imitation of the original poem when drew the character. Thiet ~4 celebrated in London, and honored with enthus). ic applause throughout the Union as the high. te asti est most perfect achievement of the bistrion’ art m NINE CHARACTERS: LAURA BILLY REEFER, NANCY MLLE. CELESTINE, MARIA SALLY BACON, HANS EFFIE. CORNEY Programme of Songs. ‘Sally in our alley,” as, All around my true beart. Programme of Dances The Thunderbolt Hornpipe. A Pas de Fascinatino, as. A Scotch Strathspey. An Irish Phlanxty, as. 5 THIS (Saturday) EVENING, / The performance will commence tirely new protean farce, Chameleon! To conclude with (by general desire) The Young Actress! Mari -» Miss Agnes Robertson Sal! Miss Robertson Miss Agnes Robertson Miss Agnes Robertson Corn: «-Miss Agnes Robertson ap4 GEAND BALL or TEE TERPSICHORE CLUB. Te MEMBERS OF THE TER PSICHORE Club most respectfully announce to iv Merous patrons that they intend giving a BAI L At Columbia Hall, Capitol Mall, On MONDAY EVENING, April 7, 1856, Tickets ONE DOLLAR. Managers. M Marceron, K E Ebompson, S McNamee, WE Tucker, P J Ennis, C Russell, % T Goldsmith, S Townshend, J R Dobbyn. J Smith. mar 31&a12,4.5,76 THE FIRST ANNUAL BALL or THE AMERICAN HOOK & LADDER €0, WILL TAKE PLACE AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, NAVY YARD, On THURSDAY EVENING, April 10, 1856. fe COMMITTEE PLEDGE THEM- selves that no pains or expense will be spared to render this one of the best balis of the season A celebrated Band has been engaged for the occasion. Supper and Refreshments will be attended to by an experienced caterer Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitiing a Gentle- man and Ladies; to be had of the members, or at the door on the evening of the ball. Committee of Arrangements. iden, Fame Retin, urguson, Ym. H. Getzend James Gardiner mar 29,ap1,%,5,8,10-6t MLLE. TERESA PARODI EGS LEAVE TO ANNOUNCE TBAT, on her way to the North, she will give in this city one GRAND CONCERT, between the 10 and 15th April, assisted by Madame AMALIA PATTI STRAKOSCH and Sigaor LEONARDI. under the direction of MAURICE STRAKOSCH. Mile TERESA PARODI wll sing on this oc- easion, for the first and only time, the celebrated national French ~ fee “La Marseillatse."? which bas been received with immense enthusiasm wherever sung by ber. Wm. 8 w.s. anner, mar 28-tf ORSE’'S INVIGORATING CORDIAL. SANFORD’S Do Do LUCINE CORDIAL, For sale by api— FORD & BRO. ARRISON'S CELEBRATED CREAM OF BEAUTY, for beautifying the complex- ion; BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS, &e a FORD & BRO ap4— FOTATOES! POTATOES!! 1 BARRELS PRIME MERCER POTA- a] TOES now landing and for sale by HARTLEY & BRO, 101 Water street, Georgetown. OWAND'S TON(C MIXTURE, SHAL- leuberger’s celebrated Fever and Agu Pills, Rhodes’ Fever and Ague Cure, ‘ India Cholls- gogue,”’ “Trapper’s Oregon _ Powders"? for sale by 4-1w ‘ORD & BRO ap4i- F°s BOsTON.— ‘he new packel schooner, SY LVAN. Sade US ALLEN, will have quick despatch Tor above pert. " : For Freight a; to eae TL ay & BRO., Agents, ap4-lw 101 Water street, Georgetown ANDS’ SARSAPARILLA Townsend’s do Bull’s do Rose’s do ap4- For sale by FORD & BRO. E PARTICULARLY CALL THE AT- tention of the ladies to our fine assortment! of PER# UMER Y—Lubin’s, Harrison's, Moug- net and Caudroy’s Extracts; Hair Dye ; Soaps; Verbena Water, &c. FORD & BRU apK- OSES’, D. GALES’, AND F.S. CLEAR- ER’S HONEY TOILET SOAPS, for sale by (ap4) FORD & BRO ENNEDY’S MEDICAL DISCOVERY Carter’s Spanish Mixture Hampton’s Vegetable Tincture ap For sale by FORD & BRO. SELLING OFF TO CLOSE. ROM THE Sth D&Y OF APRIL | WILL commence selling off my stock of /EW- ELRY and PLATED WARE. at cost prices My stock is entirely new, baving not one sr ticle thet h»s been on hand six months. Cit! zens and s! are uested to examine for themselves GEORGE KEYWORTH, Pa. avenue. beiween 9th end 10th sts P.S. All persons that bave Watches, Clocks or Jewelry at my establishment for repair, wil! please ‘call for them as soon as possible. ap 4—3t _ BONNETS, RISBONS & TRIMMING E ARE JUST RECEIVING THE SEC- ond instalment of the above named desirable , at prices which we think will justify our calling not only cheap, but, VERY cso pate a Receiving Goods every day. A Tiberal deduction Will be made to Milliners and ee buying to sell in Callat es K. GETCHISON’ No. 12 Market Spece, bet. 8th and 9th st*, P. 8.—Great Bargains iu COLLARS. ap 4-3t MARBLE WORK. Selling Off Without Regard to Cest. TE SUBSCRIBER WI8HING TO ADD steam power to his business, offers tor = his entire stock, consisting of American and A lan MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOM | HEAD-STONE SLABS, STATUARY, Lig ITALIAN and EGYPTIAN MARBLE MAY” TELS, of the newest style, and executed in best manner, at prices that cannot fail to plesse Persons are earnestly invited to call and examine his work. . back building, will for rent as s00n as the stock is sold. ALEX. RUTHERFORD, ivania avenue, « opposite National Thesite, acd a eae es EEE ——EE ——— ee = ee