Evening Star Newspaper, April 14, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY ......--+-s00ee+-+.-. April 14, 1856. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelitgencer explains that the nature of our system is such as to make it impossible that in all cases the U. S. Government can enforce the neutrality law against fillibuster- ing, and shows that the President has earned the thanks of the country, not as the Black- wood intimates, by conniving at its infraction, butexerting his authority to its utmost to put down all fillibustering. The same paper argues earnestly against the proposed change of the location of the Government Armory bout to be builtin this city, fromthe mall on the Island, to Judiciary Square. We also find in the Intelligencer an able communica- tion upon the Water Works question, wherein the writer says: « Our api sayy tee public buildings, which have cost the Government and the people more than twenty millions of dollars. are al- waysin jeopardy from the want of proper means to prevent such a disaster [fire]; and yet Congress, in fancied security, are hesita- ting to make an appropriation to prevent such a disastrous result. “« We are well aware that there are always at the seat of government certain interested men who, if they cannot succeed in their own selfish views, are ready to use their influence to prevent all measures of public utility, even if at the expense of the destruction of the Goy- ernment itself. There are such men now in Washington, and they have enlisted iu their aid a few residents, who, for pay, no doubt, are endeavoring to poison the minds of mem- bers against this appropriation These men, with their coadjutors from abroad, a few years since, attempted to foist upon Congress a plan of their own, asking a charter, with a capital of a million of dollars, to carry out their ob- ject; and, had they been successful, would have established 2 monopoly of such a char- acter as would have not only imposed upon the Government itself, but would have laid heavy onerous burdens upon our citizens Failing iu this object by the wisdom of Con- in the adoption of the present work, they ade their appearance here every session and, with tne aid of their auxiliaries in our midst, have atiempted to defeat any fur- ther appropriation for the continuance of this work. Two years ago they were partially successful, and Congress refused an appro- priation; the work, consequently, was sus- pended for the time being. Lastsession these same gentry were again at work endeavoring to secure their ends; but, thanks to the wis- dom and patriotism of Congress, they were most signaliy defeated in their object, and Congress appropriated $250,000 for the fur- ther continuance of this great work. Not e=t- isfied with this expression on the part of the last Congress, these same- parties are again at their old tricks trying to defeat this item in the deficiency bill.”’ The Union regards Mr. Seward’s assault upon the President, in his late speech, as the were raving of desperation ; and writes down the bill of Mr. S., forthe admission of Cali- fornia, as amounting to an effort to smuggle Kansas into the Union as a State. ——S Excutsa Opera attue Nationat.—Weneed not remind our readers that to-night the Pyne and Harrison Troupe commence their operatic season with Bellini’s La Somnambula. From our exchanges we clip some notices of the powers and success of different members of this unrivalled troupe. An English critic, speaking of the first appearance at Boulogne of Mies Louisa Pyne as Amznain La Som- nambula, (the part she appears in to-night,) says: “Her finished delineation drew down such repeated rounds of applause, and such a tu- mult of admiration, as almost to overpower her The press teemed with her praises; and it was echoed from every heart that Amznt could never die whilst Louisa Pyne lived. After this she was successively engaged in London, at the Princess's, Haymarket, and Drury Lane theatres, and as the prima donna of English opera was everywhere and always enthusiastically received. Nor must it be forgotten that during the season of 1551 she, on one occasion, with only a few hours’ no- tice, sang with unprecedented success the scientific music of the ‘ Zauberfloat,’ the Royal Italian Opera, in the presence of the Queen and Prince Albert. In opera, in mis cellaneous concerts, and particularly at Wind- sor Castie and Buckingham Palace, where royalty ‘delighted to honor’ the meritorious, Louisa Pyne is equally brilliant, equally suc- cessful.”’ “It would bea long but not difficult task to analyze those qualites which have insured to their fair possessor the sovereignty of the vocal sphere. Her charming voice. its won drous flexibility, its sweetness, its warblin; purity, its rich and varied intonation, an: the consummate mastery and skill with which all these are employed, would suffice to work an enduring fascination * Mr. Harrison comes to us with the credit of being, since the noontide of Braham’s glory, the most successful of English tenors. The writer already quoted says: ‘‘He is fairly entitled to lay claim to a rare union of many strikingessentials His enun- ciation is perfect. A judicious writer re- marked some years ago that ‘he throws ex- — into each word he utters, and, while jis voice is sufficiently flexiblo to achieve with ease any ornamental cadences with which he might choose to invest his songs, he prudently relinquishes all this affectation for the far more pleasing qualities of grace and sweet- ness,’ ’” As an actor we find him everywhere spoken of as having acquired a high reputation. He was the original Thaddeus, in Balfe’s popular opera, “ The Bohemian Girl,’”’ in reference to which the same critic says : ‘He contributed largely to the success of the opera and to the composer’s fame. Balfe — thank him for much of the popularity of ‘ When the Pair Land of Poland’ and ‘ You's! Remember Me.” They are Harrison’s songs. No one but be ever sings them as they should be sung. “In 1851 he had a long and successful en- gagement at the Haymarket; after which he returned to Drury Lane, where, as Elvino in ‘Somnambula,’ he more than justified the warmest commendations of his warmest friends.’’ We have equally laudatory accounts of Mr Stretton, the basso of thia troupe, not only in the published critiques of the best writers for the press, but in private letters from the most reliable judges In his theatrical career he bas been associated with Mrs Wood, Adelaide Kimble, Clara Novello, Miss R. mi C omer, Miss Shiriff, M’me Garcia, &c., Wilson, Templeton, Phillip, Staudigl, and other notable singers. Bintu Dar or Haxry Cusy —The birth day of this illustrious statesmen was marked on Saturday with more than the usual degree of observance which has been tendered to it of Iste years A celebration took plece at his birth place in Hanover County, Virginia, which attracted a large and distinguished at- tendance. In New York, the Clay Association celebrated the day with unusual demonstra- tions of respect at the Metropoliton Hotel. At New Orleans the corner-stone of a monument te the memory of Mr. Clay was tobe laid, and the occasion celebrated with all the observ- ances of honor and respect due to the char- acter of the patriot. In Baitimore, the Coun- cil, by a unanimous vote, ordered the nationa! flag to be displayed from the City Hall during the day, and in Washington the stars and stripes were displayed at various points. ose WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP The Democratic Nomination.—The New York Herald seems very ambitious to influ- ence the action of the Cincinnati Convention. It has hoisted the Buchanan fiag, and almost daily plies the public with what it regards as strong arguments in Mr. Buchanan’s favor. In its issue of Friday last, after stating tho fact that when Mr. Buchanan enforced the Propriety of extending the Missouri restric- tion line (in 1850) to the Pacific, he held that position only in common with the unanimous South, and after also illustrating the fact that at that time the support of that position was neither more nor less than a manly de- fence of the rights of the South to co-equality in the Union, the editor adds : ‘While upon this subject we have had our attention called to the files of the New York Herald of 1854, and to the following extract of a letter from our London correspondent, published in our Sunday issue of June 18, of that year. The extract is as follows, and wo are satisfied that the authority for it was Mr. Buchanan himself: ««' Lonpon, May 30, 1854. * 8 * * * * * “(« Considerable has been said about Mr Buchanan’s opinions on the Nebraska bill. It may be condensed into a very few sentences, as given {in behalf of Mr. Buchanan] to a friend: ‘Ido not see what earthly it ean do the South if it passes ; and had I been consulted upon it, previoes to its being in- troduced, I should have advised against the expediency of introducing anything that would, by any possibility, give rise to discus- sion on the subject of slavery, and by so doing disturb the peace of the North and South. without rendering to either; yet were I in the Senate, now that the bill is introduced, and making #0 much trouble, I should vote for it. At the same time I am opposed t> introducing anything that will embitter the feelings of one section of the country against the other.’’ These sentiments Mr. B. has fully expressed to thos: who have conversed with him on the subject.’”’ The New York Times also seems ambitious of bringing about the nomination of Mr. Buc- hanan. In its issue of Saturday last it dis- cusses the subject ; saying in the course of its remarks : “On the contrary, be is to us, perhaps, the least unacceptable of any of the Democrats yet offered as presidential candidates. We are perfectly satisfied that from inception to its consummation, Mr. Buchanan was op- posed to the Nebraska bill, and that he now regards with indignation the unprincipled conduct of the adetiatatsation towards the Free-State settlers of Kansas Territory. This isto us a pointin his favor, and though we cannot overlook the weakness which has in- duced his tardy acquiescence in the outrage, we could hope that in case of his election the incendiaries who have perverted the minds of Gen. Pierce would be scourged from the White House and its purlieus, and, perhars, it would be unreasonable to expect that he would use the influence of his position to calm the agita- tion so wantonly provoked by his predecessor We also desire the nomination of Mr. Buc- hanan from a more selfish consideration We believe he would not be eccrdially supported by that numerous wing cf his party which is composed of convent-breakers. repudiators of contracts and fillibusters, and that we should more easily and certainly defeat him, and with him the party organization which sus- tains him, than we could any other person likely to be selected as itscandidate. And if, despite this defection, Mr. Buchanan should be elected, we are not without hope that he would call about him moderate and conser- vative men of all sections and opinions, and place the Democratic in irreconcilable hos- tility to the fanatical agitators who, in the in- terest of slavery, are plotting against the peace of society, and;as an alternative to their schemes, against the permanency of the Union.’’ What the Times says about Mr. B.’s not being supported by a part of the Democratic party as earnestly as any cadnidate what- ever, if nominated, is mere bosch. All the Decency.—The article in the New York Tribune of Friday last upor the recent speech of Senator Douglas upon the Kansas question is unique. Asa specimen of brutal vulgarity, violent denunciation and virulent blackguardism, it is the most remarkable newspaper achievements in its way, that has so far graced any journal we every read. It is not the custom of the Trisune to indu'ge in such warfare when it can plausibly answer an argument from which its conductors dissent. It therefore amounts simply to an admission on ite part of the irrefragibility of the points made and facts brought to light in the Sena- tor’s speech in question. The Trip.—Thirty or forty members of Congress accompanied the evgincer of the National aqueduct, on Saturday last, on a trip, per canal boat, over the line of the work. They dined at the Great Falls of the Potemac, and returned to Washington shortly after night-fall, all of them with whom we have conversed on the subject, highly pleased with the trip. They undoubtedly had a jolly good time of it, and took occasion to examina the work critically. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On Saturday, 12th of April, there wore of Treasury warsants entered on tho books of the Department— For the Treasury Department. $4,601 77 For the Interior Department. 9,331 85 For Customs...c.scocscesees 6,277 95 War warrants received and en- tered.ccecceececeecesesecesces 86,390 50 War repay warrants received and entered...essseeeses oe 86 40 On account of the Navy... ++ 90,644 80 Repaymont on account of th BVY--cosees Ce 27,272 80 93,385 97 cc or CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Harlan, of Illinois, presented, for the second time, the petition of the self-styled legislature of the so-called State of Kansas, accompanied by an affidavit of Col James H. Lane, setting forth that the signatures were all in the hand- writing of the engrossing clerk, signed by him by order of the so-called Kanaas State ceca r. Harlan then addressed the Senate at length, eulogising Col. Lane, points in whose history he rehearsed, and read from many letters addressed to him from persons anxious to effect the future character of the institu tions of Kansas; and was addressing the Senate as we went to press. In the House, various Executive Depart- ment communications were taken from the Speaker’s table and referred, among them being one asking additional clerical force for the Seeond Auditor's office Mr. Walker moved to discharge the Com- mittee of the whole House from the bill for the relief of W. F McGraw, and that it be taken up for consideration by the House; not agreed to, yeas 60, nays 66 In consequence of the absence of Mr Dunn, ovcasioned by sickness, his pending resolu- tion to take up to day, for consideration, the report of the select committee on the improve- ment of the Obio river, was passed over. Mr. Cobb, of Ga., moved to suspend the rules tu enable him to introduce a joint reso- Jution fixing the 15th of July next’as the riod for the termination of the present srk of Congress; rules not si nded—yeas 85 nays 53—a two third’s vote being ‘uired. * tr. Ball moved te cr sage the rule for the introduction of a resolution directing diciary Committee te Inquire into the expedi- ency of the enactment of aiaw to suppress polygamy, &c , in United States Territories ; on which motion the House were voting as we went to press. PERSONAL. «+++ Strakosch and Parodi are at Willard’s «+++ General Robles, the new Mexican min- ister, and his suite, have arrived at Willard’s Hotel. «++. James Coolidge Carter, Esq., of New York city, was to-day admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States. «++. Senor Eseandon the Mexican banker, “the Rothschild of Mexico,’ has arrived in this city, and is stopping at Willard’s. +++» Edward Fisher, ex-editor of the South- ern Press, is before the New York courts on the Sloo steamship case, he being a complain- ant +++» The editor of the Philadelphia Chris- tian Chronicle, Baptist, has been fined $3,000. for libel on Rev. Mr. Newell, agent of the Baptist Bible Union, (for a new translation,) in reporting him as having said that ‘‘ he had no confidence in the common edition of the Bible.’ The editor offered to prove that Mr. Newell used these words, but the court would not permit him to do it. —_—_—_—_———e——— ee GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gxoragtown, April 14, 1855. The following is the more important busi- ness before our City Councils on Friday night last : A petition from Thos. Philips and Samuel Hughes, in relation to work done om certain pumps was read and referred. Also, one from R. B. Lloyd, asking to have refunded amount paid for cart license; re- forred. reported to the Council a bill appropriating $93 50 for the benefit of Thos. Blundon ; passed. Mr. Orme reported to the same Board a bill jay ee $497 17 for the benefit of the alms-house, to meet deficiency for the year 1855 ; passed. Also, bill yf ay See $49 50 for the ben- efit of James F. Kasex; passed Mr. White presented communication from the clerk of the market, in answer to resolu- tion of inquiry passed by Councils; referred. Mr. Seymour, of committee to whom was referred memorial of Mr. White in relation to damage done to wall on Bank street, reported adversely on the same. Mr. Orme, of the committee to whom was referred the | iearbdes and resolutions in re- lation to clerk and assistant elerk, and the management of-the finances of the Corpora- tion, reported back the same with several amendments; read and laid over until next meeting. The Aldermen passed a bill appropriating $100 for cleansing of the town; laid over until next mecting by Council They also returned passed Council bill in relation to Georgetown school. An ordinance pessod both Boards declaring the sewer passing under Frederick and Fay- ette streets, between First and Second, a nui- sance, and directing the Mayor to cause the same to be abated. Also, ordinance for the purposes therein named. The Boards in joint meeting elected Mr. C. F. Sheckel, tax collector, and Dr George M. Sothoron, one of the assessors. Adjourned until Friday night next at 7} o'clock _ A very general system of silver spoon steal- ing scems to have beon carried on in our city, a short time siace by a colored youth. We have heard of several persons from whom from a half dozen to a dozen or more was stolen, all of which the thief had broken topieces to prevent them from being identified. Some of them however, have been traced to the places where they were disposed of asold silver, and identified by the owners. As the matter is to become one of judicial investigation, we for- bear giving any of the names connected with it. The foreign news by the Washington has again somewhat unsettled the flour and grain market. Spectator. {> The steamship Washington arrived at New York on Sanday morning, with three days later European news. Peace was known to have been substantially concluded, though not formally announced. The British Gov- ernment had despatched two steam frigates in search of the steamship Pacific, an act that cannot fail to be warmly appreciated in this country, however futile it may prove to be. The capitalizatior of the Sound Dues was again attracting attention. Tornavo.—{n Philadelphia on Saturday night, the gale amounted in violence toja regular tornado. Great damage was done, and not less than one hundred and fifty houses were unroofed in various sections of the city. As far as heard from there has been no loss of life. Two large brick churches and three fac- tories in Kensington were unroofed, and the large boiler house of the Franklin Iron works, 150 feet long, was totally demolished. ‘The Trenton Railroad Depot at Kensington was also partly unroofed. a Ree! S. F. ADAMS WILL PREACH in K Street Baptist Church, this even- ing at 7}, o’clock. ap M--It antl Sect | <a 0. O. F —THE REGULAR QUAR- terly communication of the R. W. Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia will be held at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th stieet, on MONDAY EVENING, the Ith instant, at 7% o'clock. ap 1l-it INU. T. BANGS, Grand Sec. Ke"; 0. O. ¥.—THE MEMBERS OF Metropolis Lodge No. 46 are requested toattend a meeting of the Lodge THIS (Mon- day) EVENING, at 7 o’clock, for the puryose of making arrangements to attend the funeral of our late Brother P.G. Jamxs F. Harvey. By order: R GRAY CAMPBELL, P.8. ap 14-It — | << etre WARD DEMOCRATIC AS- SOCIATION —A special meetiag will be held at Casparie’s Hall on Tuesday evening, April 15, at 734 o’clock. All opponents of Know Nothin; ism, are respectifully invited t» attend, as an address will be delivered, and arrangements made for the representation of the Ward in the mayorality covention. Cc. W.C. DUNNINGTON, Pres’t. J.8. DEVLIN, jr , Yec’y. ap 14-2¢ Se Sees Sei ATTENTION, NATIONAL GREYS.— You are hereby notified to attend a meetin, ) Hf of the rnd at thearmoryon MONDA EVENING, the f4thi st:nt, at7X o’clock. As busines of the utmost importance to the com- ny claims your special attention you will not ‘ail in attending this meeting. By order of Lem. TowErs sie : ap 12-2t® JAMES STONE, Sec. WASHINGTON “LIGHT INFANTRY. ‘Fhe members of the Company are hereb: notified to meet at their armory MONDA EVENING, the Mth instant, at 7% o’cl’k, in fall winter uniferm, for inspection and drill. By order: H. RICHEY, 0.58. ap 12 2t ee hi NOTICE —COR PORATION TAXES.—All persons indebted to the Corporation of Georgetown for Taxes are now no- tifled that the same must posftively be paid by the twentieth day of the present month. The Property of persons who shall be delin- rh on that day will be advertised for sale rthwith. THOMAS JEWELL, Co}lector of Taxes. Gxrorertown. April 4th, 1856. P 8.—Persons disposed to pay their taxes can do so by calling on my brothers, George or Henry C Jewell, corner of Gay and High sts » George- town. ap 5-di2i Bae GRAND ASSEMBLY.—THE FIRST Grand Assembly of the Franklin Active Association will Lie Soars at Harmony Hall on TUESDAY EVENING, April 15, 1866. as cents—admitting a gentleman and es Members of other Fire Associations will please appear in uniform. Committee of Arrangements. R G Eckloff, C Cunningham, LR Thomas, J B Medley, A Spring. ap 9-eost* THE LADIES OF THE SIXTH |< jan Chureh (Rev. Mr. Noble’s) contemplate a FAIR in the basemert of their edifice, corner land avenue and Sixth street, commencing on MONDAY EVENING, the Mth April. will offer for sale a variety of useful and articles, the proceeds of which sales they devote extinguishment of a q tion of the debt k: over the edifice in whieh they deli. ht to assemble themselves together to worship Almi; ty God, and which they desire to see freed, utter 'y and entirely, from the incu- ‘bos of debt! ap 9-6t OST—ON THE AVENUE, A CHILD'S grevish colored Sack CLOAK, trimmed with lush. A reward will be given if brought to 264 street, ap lt~ F 5 REWARD.—LOST, ON SUNDAY, between the Methodist Pretestant Church, Congress street, and the residence of John Pick ens, Washi nm street, Georgetown, a GOLD CHAIN AND LOCKET. ‘The locket has places for four likenesses, one of which is filled with the likeness cfa gentlemen. The finder will receive the above reward by leaving them at the Hat Store of T. Remick, or at the residence of John Pickens, Georgetown. ap 14-31* NOW RECEIVING, EW AND FASBIONABLE STYLES OF Gentlemen’s Furnishing Articles adapted to Spring and Summer wear, at LANE’s Gents’ Furnishing Store. ap 14- 424 Pa. av., near corner 4} street. AN EXTRA ARTICLE F SUGAR CURED SMOKED BEEF FOR broiling, for sale b' = JAS. H SHEKELL, No. 274 F s‘reet, co-ner of 13th. ap 14-3t _(intel) LATEST NEWS FROM PARIS. ADAME C. PRIBRAM AND DAUGHTER Pa. avenue, No. 277, between 10th and lith sts., inform the la in Wash. ington that they have received, with the last steamer from eeeky the latest fash ion Spring MILLINERY and BONNETS, &c., from Paris ap 15—1m LIME!—LIME!!—LIME!!! 2 00 BUSHELS LIME, WUOD-BURNT free quality, whieh al feta owe" ™™ whic 80] 5 et cae WM. WARDER, Corner of 12th and C streets, No. 549. ap 14-e03t (Organ) TABLE CUTLERY. ILVER-PLATED TABLE AND DESSERT Knives ; lvory Handle Knives; Knives and Forks ; Carvers, Forks, and Steels; Game Car- vers; Beef Slicers; Bread Kaives, &c. Remeniter, prices are low on 7th st., especially at 490 ap 1i- G. FRANCIS. WOOD & CUAL. HE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST received, and is now prepared to furnish a general as- sortment of WUOD and COAL on as reasonable terms as can be had in this market, No. 543, on the no; theast corner 12th and C streets, onesquare south of Pennsylvania avenue, and respectfully solicits the patronage of bis friends and the pub- lic generally Cc. M, KEYS. ap 14-3t GREAT REDUCTION N THE PRICE OF ETHEREAL OIL.—WE would most respectfully inform our patrons and the public generally that we are now selling Etherial Oil at fifty-six cents per gatlon Camphene or Pine Oil fifty cts. do HOWELL & MORSELL, ap 14-3t No. 323 C street, bet. th. MADAME DEVOS, ROM PARIS AND NEW YORK, N mapa ‘will open (a few da 184, first floor Browns’ a most beautiful assortment! ‘3, CAPS and MANTILLA: She respectfully invites the ladies to call and examine the delightful fashions of the season, at No. i181 Browns’ Hotel, Pa. avenue. ap 14- NOTHER SUPPLY OF A FRESH Im- portation of French Peas in half cans and cans French Mushrooms do do Pates-de F ojes Gras, in cans and Tureens And the Black Truffles in half-cans This day received and for sale ai JAS. H. SHEKELL No.279 F street, corner of 13th. ap 14-3t (intel) HORSES FOR SALE PAIR OF HANDSOME DAPPLE GRAY HORSES, tive and 6 years old, just arrived from Western Virginia. To be seen at SUTTON’S Stables, 8th street. a sold together or separately, and if not sold before Saturday, the 19th instant, they will positively be sold on that day, at 10 o'clock, at public auc- tion, in front of the Bank of Washington. ap 14-5t® F DARNALL. rT LIM£!—LIME!!—LIME:!! ILL BE OPENED TO MORROW, AT the Lime Kiins of W. H. Godey & Co, situated on Rock Creek, betwren the upper ard lower bridges, a ki'n of very superior WOOD BURNT LIME. The subscribers have also on hand a large sup ee PLASTERERS’ HAIR, CEMENT, can INED PLASTER, and every description of the very best quality of lime, which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. ap 14i—eotf W.H. GODEY & CO. IRTO RICO SUGARS, &e 15 hhds. prime P. R. SUGAR 2bbis do do do 2hhds. Family HAMS 20 bags Rio COFFEE 25 boxes Eastern CHEESE 25 dczen BROOMS: 20 dozen BUCKETS 26 bbls Eastern HERRING New Orleans and Cuba MOLASSES Just received and for sale by BARBOUR & SEMMES, ap li-co3t 65 La. av., bet. 6th and 7th sts. DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP. HE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing under the name of Wannell & Sew- ell is this day dissolved. ‘THoMas Wanwn&LL is authorized to settle the business of the late firm. WANNELL & SEWELL, ‘THE UNDERSIGNED WILL CONTINUE the Butcher business at the old stand in Centre and the Western Markets. ap 14-2t* CONRAD SEWELL. ISLAND DRUG STORE. HE UNDERSIGNED HAS JUST RE- ceived a fresh supyly of Pure DRUGS AND CHEMICALS, to which he invites the attention of physicians and others. All popular PATENT MEDICINES of the day can be found here Also, a variety cf FANCY ARTICLES and fine Extracts for the handkerchief. CIGARS AND TOBACCO, of choice brands. ij7~ Personal attention given to physicians pre- scriptions at all hours, day and night. JOHN C. FILL, Phermacentist, ap l4-eo%t Corner 4 and D streets. ASTROLUGY,. ADAME 8. D., PROFESSOR OF AS- trology and Phrenology, announces her arri- val in Georgetown, togcther with the assistance of Professor Al. BROUGHTON, and will practice here for a short time. Sbe invites those who wish to enquire into their faturity. She is able to give satisfaction in ail the affairs of human life. Madame 8. D. is lately from Europe, where she received patronage from the aye! there. She is now taking a tour through the United States. All questions in the science of Astrology an- swered either personally or by letter. Nativities also written. Residence No. 79 Bridge st., two doors above the Post Office, Georgetown. ap 11-it® NEW DRESS GUODS. EGAN & SON, No. 3233 PA. AVENUE, © 3d door east from Seventh street, have now in store 2 great variety of new DRESS GOODS, many of which bein, See os at avction at very low prices, viz: Black ilks, Berage Robes, Shally Robes, Lawn Kobes, De Balze Robes. Berzge DeLains, Fancy Lawns, black and white Lawns, colored Brilliante, solid colors, all wool M. DeLains, plain Berages, plain Tissues, Mourn- ing DeLains, English Chinz Prints, Madder Prints, Merrimac Prints so'id colors Ginghams, Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, black Ala- leery and Bombaziae, Nansook, Book and Swiss uslins, Bishop Lawn, plaid and striped Mus- lins, Dotted Swiss Musiins, and many other de- sirable and scarce gocds, at very low prices. ap 14-6: ALNWICK FRENCH AND ENGLISH FE- MALE SEMINARY, FOR BOARDING PUPILS. Sac SIXTEEN MILES ON THE Baltimore and Washington Railroad and Co and two miles south of the village of urel. M. A. TYSON & SISTERS res; ally in- form their patrons and others that it is their in- tention to close, permanently, their day school in the city on the 2ist April, and that the summer term of their Alnwick Institution will open ou MONDAY, May Sth Applications may be made at their city resi- dence, until Ist May, or by letter addressed to the Laurel Post Office, Md . B.—Every facility 1s afforded for the acqul- sition of the French Language and Music. ap 14-dtMayl0 AUCTION BARGAINS. INE DE BAIFE AT 126 White Brilliants Ixe Striped and plaid Muslins 6xe Extra quality do 12Ke Black Als; 12g Brown Linens 6c 4 do Ke Fine Linen Handkerchiefs 6xe Extraquality da Rigo w Flannels 12Ke 4.4 Pancy Prints 12K 4-4Purple do we 4-4 Furniture Chintz 1exKe 4-4 Brilliants w@e 7.8 fine Bleached Shirtings 6xc Fine Book Mouslins 124¢ Brown Linen Table Cloths S1xe Brown Linen Towels 6c Fine Table Napkins 12¥%¢ ALso— A handsome lot of Black and Colored Visites, very . Also, Py assortment of Embroidery, &c. emis W. EGAN & 804, No. 323 Pa. av., s. side, 34 door from 7th. ap 14-6¢ GAS LIGHT!—@as LIGHT!: Always sure, and under your own control! Geass & SMITH HAVING PER- fected their PORTABLE GAS GENERA- ‘FOR, now offer it to the pullie, assuring them that it is free from all the lions wh! bave been urged against other invections for accom- plishing artificial illumination It will generate more Gas, at less experse,tkan any ethir Apya- ratus, take up less space, and is free from all noxious odors, while its nal cost ts fifty per cent. less. For Public Buildings or Private Dwellings this GengRartor will be found pecu- Marly applicable, and in the country highly ad- vantageour, as the Gas can be man’ red from any kind of grease that is now considered valueless and thrown away. It is very simple in its constructien, net liable to out of order, and can be terded with entire y by an igno-ant servant, er child, without the least danger. ‘The patentees do not think it necessary. in en advertisement, to give any long description of their Gas GrNexator, those des rous of being supplied will examine for themselves, they would, ‘her fore, respectfully refer the ublic to the Gas Pitting and oe caiaene ment of MILLER & CUNNINGHAM, No 395 Pennsylvania avenue, rou h side. Who are the ‘ole end General Ayents, where the Gas can be seen burning. and all particulars as- certained relative to the Generator,&c. ap i4 “Small Stores,” “Candles,” &¢.—1856~57. NAVY DEPARTMENT, Burgav ov Provisions ann CLotuine, April 12. 1556 ROPOSALS, sealed, and endor ed ‘Offer for Small Stores,” or ‘suffer for Candles,’? or ‘(Offer for Salt water Soap.’ or ‘‘Offer for Mus- tard Seed, Biack Peppér,’’ &c , as the case may ke, will be received at this bureau until 30’clock, P. m.,on Thu sday, 16th day of May next, for fur- nishing and oe ae ih (0a receiving twent' days’ notice,) at the United States Navy ¥ at Charlestown, Massachus-tts; Brooklyn, New York; and Gosport, bd. gerd such quantities only of the following articles (excepting the salt- water soap and the candles, for each of which separate pro) s and contracts will bermade) as may be required or ordered from thecontractor by the chief of this bureau, or by the respective com- manding officers of the said Navy Yards, during the fiscal year ending 30th June, 1857, viz: Boxes, shaving, India Blacking. boxes of rubber Combs, coarse, India rub- Brushes, shaving ber Brushes, scrubbing Combs, fine. India rubber Brushes, shoe Grass for hats Jack knives Brushes, cicthes Razors, in single cases Buttons, navy vest Buttons, navy medium Razor straps, Urdway’s Buttons, navy coat Scissors Buttons, dead-e: 8) Beeswax, in ¥-ib.cakes, pure Cotton, spools of Nos. 12 and 16, 200 yards each, 3cords, equal parts Handkerchiefs, cotton, fast colors, 32 by 30 inches. weight a less than 2 oz each, texture 8 by S to & ine! Needles, sewing, Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, drill-eyed, betweens Ribton, bet. best French black, 12 yards to the Plece; width, 14; inch Soap, shaving, in cakes; each cake not Jess than 2 oz. Silk, sewing, blue-bleck; wrapper not to excred 2o0z tothe p und eps = soapy a ape, white linen, 4 yarésinlengtb, 3 inc’ Tape, black, twilled inch wide Thimbles 8-10 and 9-10 diameter. — wide led cotton, 6 yards in length, WHITE SALT-WATER SOAP—Separate bids for 100 000 pounds . The soap must be maoufactured fromcocoa-nut oil, and be of the best quality denominated *‘« hite fealt-water soap,’’ and be deliver. d on sixty days’ notice, in gi strong boxes of about 75 pounds each, and, after inspection, the boxes must be hooped at each end, at the ex of the con- tractor. The price to be uniform at all the yards CanvDLEs—separa:e bid for 50,000 pounds. The candles must be American manufactured, of prime leaf lard stearine, six candles to the pound, 8 1-10 inches in length exclusive of tip, six cauéles No. 1, to weigh not less than 14 oun- cea 87-109; melting point not to be less than 140 d Fahrenheit. The wick mutt be braided, and com of 78 cotton threads of the best quality of No 27 yarn. The candles to be éeliv- ered on mage Pye notice, in good bores, contain ing about 30 pounds each, and the box to be inarked with the contractors’ name and the we'ght oi the candles. Muestarp Sexgp, Brack Perper, &c. Separate bids for all that may be required for the use of the navy, to bedelivered at New York only. Mustard seed, American b:own See black, —— Se otties, octagon, for mustard ant Corks, for botties. Seem All the foregoing articles must be of the best quality, and conformable in all respects to the samples deposited at said navy-yards and in this bureau, and subject tosuch inspection at the navy- yard where delivered, as the chief of the bureau May direct, the inspecting officer to be appointed by the Navy Department. All the articles to be delivered free of any inci- dental expense to the governinent, in proper ves- sels or packages, and the price of each article must be the same at the respective places of de- livery. Packages in which the above articles are delivered must be marked with theirconteutsend the name of the contractor, end be sufficient to insure their temporary safe-keeping. The contractor must establish agencies at such stations other than his residence, that no delay may arise in furnishing what may be rquired; and when the contract=r or agent fails promptly to ss, with a requisition, the Chief of the Bureau of Provisions and Clothing shall be au- thorized to direct purchases to be made to supp! the deficiency, under the penalty to be expre in the contract; the record of a requisition, ora duplicate copy thereof, atthe Bureau of Provis- ions and Clothing, or at either of the navy-yarés aforesaid, shail be evidence that such requisition has been made and received. Two or more approved sureties, in a sum ual to the estimated amount of the contracis il be required, and twenty per centum in addition will be withheld from the amount of all payments on account thererfas collateral security, in addition, to secure its performance, and not in any event to be paid until it is in all respects com- plied with; eig! (Ose! centum of the amount of all deliveries will aid by the navy agent with- in thirty days after bills, duly authenticated, shall have been presented to him Blank forms of prop: sais may be obtsined on application to the navy agents at Ports:mouth, ew Hampshire; Boston. new York, Philadel- Bs Baltimore, Norfolk, Pensacola, and at this ureau A record, or duplicate «f the letters informing a bidder of t.e wpe arate of his proposal, wili be deea ed a notficatien therecf within the meaning of the act of 1846, and his bid will be madeandac- cepted in conformity with this understanding. Svery offer made must be accompanied (as di- rected in the act of Congress making appropria- tions for the naval service for 1S46-'47, approved 10th August, 1846) by a written guarantee, signed by one or more responsible persons, to the effect that heor they undertake that the bidder or bidders will, if his or their bid be accepted, enter into a obligation within ten days, with good and s: cient sureties, to furnish the cs ies pro; ‘The bureau will not be obligated to consider any proposal unless accompanied by the guarantee required by law; the competency of the guaian- tee to be certified by the navy agent, district at- torney, or collector of the port. The attention of bidders is called to the sam- ples and description of articles required, as, in the inspection before reception, @ just but rigid comparison will be made between the articles offered and the samples and contract, receiving t fall below them; and their attention articularly directed to the joint resolu- tion of 27th March, 1851, and to the aet of the 10th August, 1816. ap 4—lawiw LOUKS! CLOCKS !!_JUST RECEIVED another lot of No.1 Clocks some ey new patterns. They will be sold at astonishingly low prices. Remember, every Clock is warranted. ap i2 G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh street. SPRING MiLLINERY. MES, PIERCE, IN THE SECOND STORY and over Gitting’s Fancy Store, on Pa avenue, between Sth and 9th sts., will open on TUESDAY, the 15th instant, her spring and summer MILLINERY. ap 12-iwe WOOD AND COAL. wi ARRIVE IN A FEW DAYS, THE Schooner Passaic, with 120 tons superior Red and White COAL. Persons wanting Coal are juested to leave their orders at the office, or at P.J. Steex’s, 488 Seventh street, immediately, as we will sell for less from the vessel. Also. on hand a superior lot of Oak and Pine WOOD, which we sell at the lowest market ices. C. MYERS & SON, ap 12-4t No. 27 Water st , Georgetown. LOUR, FLOUK, &c. 50 bbls. Family Extra and Supertine Flour in store and for sale by the barrel or sack 500 bushels Corn 1000 busheis Oats 5000 bushels Mill Offal of all kinds 150 bales more of that prime Hay just arrived aren oo Potatoes And Corn Meal Received fresh, daily, all of which will be sold i ‘to suit, bye ’ CLARK & BRO.’S, Wholesale and retail Flour, Grain and Feed Store, corner Pa. avenue and Second street. ap 12-1w# (anon: 1ON STOCK.—$5, Corpo ration of Washington Stook for teat feb 5— CHUBB BROTHERS. KUNKEL & CO JOHN T. FOR The celebrsted and comp’e‘ely organized Pyne & Harrison ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY comprising, among other gifted artist s, the w poten ry “Queen of English Song,” — eS who well, by the ing critics bearly eve: city of note Tassughast the Union, has we on § corded an excellence scarcely inferior to Jenny Lind’s ; the renowned English Tenor, ME. W. HARRISON; the celebrated Basso, ME. STRETTON; and MR. HORNCASTLE, will commence a brief FASHIONABLE OPERA SEASON At the National Theatre, On MONDAY EVENING, April 14th, aided bys ful and competent Orchcsira a full oan Ticient Chorus = _ The engagement of this renowned company is limited to but SIX NIGHTS ' during which time there will be pr sented each night one «f SIX COMPLETE OPERAS: with effective accessions of correct Scenery, Cos- tumes, &c U7 The Box Sheet for the sale of Reserved Seats will be open every day this week. Office mens piwene 2 a — wget ™m. = DAY. April 14th, Initial © —* 80M - NAMBULA (Organ) aa ap 8-8t M’LLE TERESA PARODI, agsisted by y MME AMALIA PATTI STRAKOSCH, the distinguished Contralto, and SIGNOR LEONARDI, the eminent Baritone, Under the direetion of the great Pianist and Com- poser. MAURICE STRAKOSCH, on thelr way to the North, will give, in this city, ONE, AND POSITIVELY ONLY ONE, GRAND CONCERT, On TUESDAY EVENING, April 15. M’LLE TERESA PARODI will sing, on this occasion. for the first and only time, the cele- brated national French Hymn. LA MARSEILLAISE, Which has been received with immense enthn- siasm wherever rung z, her. The programme on this occasion will be unap- prcachable fn variety, and will include gems from the great masters of classical, popular and mis- cellaneous music The price of admission has been fixed to al! parts of the hall at ONE DOLLAR Seats can be secured, without extra charge, ot the Music Store of R. Devis, Esq., beginning on Thursday, April 10. For particulars and progran.me see smail bls and future advertisement. a at7; Concert commences at ©. ap s-6t ATENT FRENCH TAPER ce. gant article, clean economical, and free f,om smoke and bad smell, burning without wick) Pir sale by 4. RK. McGREGOR, ap li-diw 52 Seventh ctreet. FROM BUSTOR, SceooNneR GASSABAES HAS ARRIVED © and is now ae her cargo at our wharf. HARTLEY & BRO., Agts, apil 101 Water st., Georgetown APPLES! APPLES!: 100 BBLS RUSSET No 1 APPLES 25 do Baldwin do do Now arriving per schooner Gassabaes, and for sale by HARTLEY & BRO , api 101 Water st., Georgetown. TURNIPS HAVE TUBKNED UP: fig SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE 500 bushels of the best geality of Consecti- cut Ruta baga TURNIPS, which can be deliv ered in any quantity, in any part of the city or Georgetown, at the lowest price ever cffered, by applying to DANIEL. J. GRAHAM, 477 Noa. chusetts avenue, or Mr. FOWLER, cor. Bridge and Green streets, Georgetown. ap 11-41¢ 8. P. HOOVER, fren Hall Boot, and Trunk Establien- ment. a. RECEIVED MY STOCK OF SPRING BOOTS and SHOES for ladies, mis- ses, and children. AY Also, a large assortmeut of Gents, Boys and Youths’ French Patent Leather and Calf Boots, Shoes and Pumps, all of which | wii! sell low for cash. My a of dagrehlagn ne TRUNKS cannot be surpassed in any city south of New York. 3. P. HOOVER Iron mail FLOWERS! FLOWERS !: HAVE THIS DAY OPENED A FINE AS sortment of FLOWERS sutltable for face and outside Bonnet Trimmings = a y ap il- sisting of— Straw Sprays and Bunches Straw Buttons, Braids, &c. Buaches, Sprays, Buds Leaves, Wreaths, &c. A. TATE apil-4t 314 Pa av., bet 10th and /ith st« MADAME K. ; ILL CERTAINLY LEAVE ON THE Sth of May, and respectfully informs tbe public in » that she will give information in all the Affairs 1elating to Life. Heaith, Wealth Marriages, Love, Journeys, L«w Suits, Diticul- ties in Business, Abrent Friends, Sickness end Desth, and in respect to all other subjects She is also able to tell the of ms by reading | numbers. She can be consulted at all hours of the day and evening. Her name is on the door—at No. 285 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and ladies 26 ap ll-tw* MME. DEVOS MILLINERY FROM P:- KS. ADAME DEVOS TAKES PLEASURE !N announcing the ladies from Wasbing- ton that she will exbibit, in a few deys. 4) Washington, a most beautifal stock of z ow Spring and Summer Millinery, selected f+ establ shment in Paris, Rue de la Paix. an York 481 Broadway. > T e placeand day of opening will be announced by the papers. ap 7-Iv* NoT 5 OTICE 38 HEREBY GIVEN %O THI scholars of the late Mr. Joha Corben. ache! in dancing, tocallon Mr ALF KE) HURD F who is hereby authorized to receipt for any s8™s ave him. FRANC ap 1L-3t* A CARD. HE UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF TB! firm of D Finch & Son,) still continues carry on the Paloting business in all its various branches. He respectfully solicits of former patron and tte public generaliy a continuance of their favors All work contracted for by him wil! be execs ted with promptness and fidelity. Orders to be left as usual, at the old stand. co" ner 12th and E streets. JNO. SUMMERFIELD FINCH | ap Li-im | a CLOTH DRESSING AND DYEING Es- TABLISHMENT. E SUBSCRIBER HAVING RE-ESTAS lished himself in the above business !s | '¢ — to DYE Silk, Merino, and Delatne Dress ilk, Damask and Merino Curtains ; Crepe ane Merino Shawls dyed or bleached. Gents (0a, Pants, Vests, Cloaks and Mantels cleansed o: t dye L. J. DENHAM . No. 249 south side Pa avenue, betwern [2th #1 13th streets, opposite Gautler’s Confectionery ap L-1m* SPRING MILLINERY.- E. McDONALD, NO. 70 BBIDuEST- E. eg ee D. e » would respectfa!- ly inform her friends and the public gene- rally that she will open, on Saturday, th’ 12th instant, a great variety and general assortment of SPRING MILLINERY of most segs and — styles mo ~ or i prising Neapolitan, Tissue, Swiss, F anc ence Braid peceed, Braid, Straws of all kind Flowers, Ribbons, Garlends, Wreaths, 2" great variery of Goods in Ler line of basiness- ep 11-3 | 2 La: DRESS MAKING. — MES. FENWICK STILL CONTINUES the above business in all its varieties, et ber 4 idence, No 23 Linden street, near the Cathe! - Church, Georgetown, where she wil! be bapry to see her patrons and the ladies generally. ¥ oy her long ae in the business she cat * : promise satisfaction to all who may call on bet All orders executed at the shortest poselbie " tiee. Several Girls wanted to learn the trade. ap 11-3t* FLOOR MATTING. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE sie” of CANTON MATTING, of first rate qu the which I am to sell cheaper (bat same article can be purchased at any other ° lishment in this District. 4 in the Matting put down at sbori notice ane best manner. L. Oe Paper-hanger and Upb d 248 Pa avenue, bet. 12th and 13h * ap 11-3re (Wash News) re © AND EXAMINE THE BUSTO™ FP GO NOs at ELLIS'S Musie Store, ‘ee 9th and 10th streets.