Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1856, Page 2

WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY..........000.-+.April 17, 1856. Mr. Seward’s Bill.—The Republican party seem to be environed with new difficulties, all of which are really of their own creation. Their principles are based wholly on extrava- gant ideas of the fitness of things, at war with the policy of the Government from its founda- tion. Mr. Granger’s last speech, wherein he took the ground that the Constitution was formed to abolish slavery in the States, and the endorsement of that singular position by the New York Tribune as being the very quintessence of constitutional law—the Zr:- dune being the chief exponent of the doctrines of its party—prove its aptitude for ‘progress.’ The Kansas State bill of Senator Seward is really not behind the Granger theory in ab- surdity. It proposes that Congress shall ac- knowledge the validity of the action of the Abolition party of the Territory at Topeka, admitting Kansas, as a State, into the Union, on the Topeka made constitution, which it is not pretended is the work of more thana single political party of the Territory, who, in adopting it, did an act of revolution. That is, they assumed authority to eubstitute their Abolition-party made State government for the Territorial government enacted by Con- gress, and in force according to all existing law. When Mr. Seward brought forward his bill, his party believed they would be able easily to pass it through the House, and their purpose was, next, to go before the country upon it in the Fall. But it is already ap- parent that it will be beaten perhaps fifty votes in the House. Indeed, so clearly and emphatically do the conservative opposition members from the North express themselves in conversation against Mr. Seward’s project, as to make it questionable, in our mind, whether his partizans will seriously essay to press it. The bill of Senator Douglas will pass the Senate by an overwhelming majority. Inthe House it, at this moment, has aclear majority of fifty, or we are greatly mistaken. It sim- ply provides that when Kansas has the requi- site population she may enter the Union with such a constitution as her citizens may adopt, without reference to the slavery question, provided it be republican. The spirit of the Constitution of the United States runs through its every position, while it carries out to the letter, and without fear or favor, the great principles of the Nebraska-Kansas act. 1[7~ Advertisements should be handed in by 12 o’clock, m., otherwise they may not appear until the neat day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligeneer republishes from the Phil- adelphia North American's Washington cor- respondence an able and interesting argu- ment upon the water works question, which entitles the writer to the gratitude of all who desire to see this city come to be what it should be, es the capital of so great acountry as the United States. The writer says: *‘The point which has excited most diseus- sion and feeling in the House upon the consid- eration of the deficiency bill is that making 80 appropriation for the introduction of water into this city—an enterprise which was cam- menced under the authority of Congress two years ago, and upon which more than a third of a million of dollars has already been ex- pended. Exception is taken to the continua- tion of the work upon the ground that the District of Columbia should supply itself and incur the necessary cost. This objection seems to be without sufficient weight, considering all the cireumstances of the case. The machine of government was placed here by Congress in order that it might be removed from the influences and interests of a large commercial city. Whatever Washington is, it has become necessarily from the public patronage and ex- mditures and the frugality of its population. R has little trade or facilities for the ordinary enterprises in which other communities en- gage. Its growth has been the reeult of the expansion of the country, and in this respect, even within my own limited recollection of fifteen years, it furnishes a gratifying retro- spect and a glorious promise for the future. ‘«In this short period of time the city has advanced to a considerable capital, beautified by art, embellished with modern improve- ments, and giving token that it is destined, at no distant day, to fulfil the grand design upon which it was originally planned. It contains the President’s house and the public build- i and it is the depository of the public ar- chives. "The Chief istrate, the Cabinet, and a thousand or more Federal! officers reside here. The Ministers of foreign Governments reside here, as much from necessity as from choice. A cultivated permanent society, to- gether with the annual meetings of Congress, offers attractions which collect men of mind and refinement from the most distant parts of the Union. It isthe common centre where extremes meet, where enlightened opinions are compared, where political differences are buried, and where larger and better feelings than little sectional bickerings are cherished, through the softening amenities of social con- tact. More than this, it is our National Capital, and should perpetuate in its sub- stance, as in its name. a becoming tribute to that illustrious man whose triumphs of peace even overshadowed his great glories of war. It was the pride of the ancient republics to make their capitals living memorials of their greatness and witnesses of their progress in all the humanizing influences of civilization. Rome yet stands, though surrounded by the relics of her former grandeur, and Athens lives in the world’s history and in our memo- The Hon. H. W. Davis.—We know of noth- ing that has given the citizens of Washington greater pein than the position taken by the Hon. Mr. Davis of Maryland, in the course cf the recent debate on the water-works question Famous, as he is, for being an adherent to the rules of construeing the Constitution with the greatest latitude, it seems that he doubts the power of the General Government to con- struct a portion of a work outside of the District of Columbia, designed to protect from fire the Government’s fifty millions worth of perish- able property here, much of which is in the shape of the records of the titles to hundreds of millions worth of the property of citizens of the States; and more especially of the Western States. Such, we understand to have been the view taken by Mr. Davis, whose speech on the subject we did nothear. Having known him in politics ever since he began to take an interest in public affairs, we have to say that this is the first occasion, within our recollec- tion, wherein he has expressed a doubt of the existence of power in the Government to do aught that its convenience might require. As well might he dispute the power of Congress to order the constraction of the addition of the Capitol building, unless all the materials for the work are to be found in quarries lying in the District of Columbia. The District not being accustomed to such a line of policy on the part of the representatives of Baltimore, the course of Mr. Davis upon the water-works question has given our fellow citizens, without distinction of party, great pain, indeed. “Aside frcm the sanitary consideration which should address itself to Congrees as one not to be disregarded, from the moral obliga- tion to protect the health of thuse who have beeninvited, or whose duty calls them here under the belief that every proper facility and comfort will be provided, there is the ad- ditional one of protection to the public prop- erty. which, with all the safeguards against fire, is still exposed to constant danger. The Departments of State, of War, and of the Navy are miserable old buildings, liable to conflagration at any moment. The President’s house lies between them, and is in no better condition, not being fire-proof. Their des- truction might involve a joss to the Govern- ment of tens cf millions more than the con- templated cost of the projected aqueduct, and the destruction of records which no money could replace. The cconomy which hesitates at this proper expenditure might be attended with those costly consequences which usually follow the penny wise and pound foolish poli- ey. Besides, it is unworthy of a Government like ours to be chaffering about the price of introducing one of the first necessities of life into the metropolis, where every ordinary se- eurity against pestilence and every assurance of health ought to be furnished by Congress. “*It is too much the habit of those who know little of the intelligence and virtue and refined hospitality of Washington to decry it Upon every opportunity, and to slander its so- ciety with perversion and misrepresentation. Some little experience enables me to say that, in the high qualities which give character to aby community, it will compare well with the best in this country or in Europe, and the evi- dences of advancement are such as to inspire sentiments of pride and admiration with all who would feel honorable ambition in point- ing to the Federal capita! as being worthy of the self-made greatness of this young but mighty Republic. Congress cannot be too liberal in beautifying and providing for all the public wants, since every such investment inevitably forms a part of the national prop- erty and character. Isvgerexpest.”” The Union shows that the Republicans ad- mit and justify revolution in Kansas The Defeat of Walker will open the eyes of our fellow-citizens to the true state of af- fairs inCentral America. The standing army of Costa Rica, like our own, is composed for the most part of foreigners; of Europeans by birth, who are officered by thoroughly educa- ted and experienced European officers. The State has ample means of providing for their every want and paying them regularly. Those who expected that such troops were to make no more effective resistance to Walker and his marauders than the feeble nominal army of Nicaragua, now comprehend their mistake. The Nicaraguan correspondence of the jour- nals sympathizing with the fillibusters by the last previous arrival, it will be remember- ed, represented the army of Costa Rica ag be- ing a mere rabble, armed for the most part with antique fire arms, many of them without locks, &c.,&c. If that be true, they seem to know well how to handle the butts of their pieces. However, Walker's defeat by the Cos- ta Ricans shows, past peradventure, the sweep- ing unreliability of the foolish versions of af- fairs in Central America, which Walker's spies alono permit to leave Nicaragua for pub- lication in the United States. Funny.—While the Republicans of Con- gress and the Republican press of the States are still abusing the President roundly for his Kansas-affairs proclamation, the leading “Free State’ paper at Lawrence—The Her- ald of Freedom—is thanking him for it, as embracing everything on the part of the Gen- eral Government that fair and reasonable men in the Territory can possibly ask. We Rotice this contrast, bezause it embraces ad- ditional evidence of the arrant demagogiem of those who, being themeelves located a thou- sand miles from the Territory, are lustily and eternally “ shrieking for freedom in Kansas’’ by way of making abolition political capital elsewhere. Tux Opgra Last Nicnt.—‘ Maritana”’ was given last night in fine style, and liberal ap- plause was drawn forth by the exquisite man- ner in which particular parts were rendered Parodi, with Patti gnd other members of her troupe, occupied a private box, and testified their generous appreciation of the merits of the performance by repeated applause To-night, “‘ The Child of the Regiment” is to be performed with all the original music, followed by the glorious national anthem of “* Hail Colambia,”’ which will be sung by Miss Leuisa Pyne, Messrs. Harrison, Stretton, Horn- castle, and all the company, « Paropi To-Nigur.—M lle Parodi’s concert this evening, will include, amongst other gems, our glorious national song“ The Star Spangled Banner,” sung by M’lle Parodi and Mad. Strakosch. We copy the following from the Richmond Dispatch : “The Star Spangled Banner, sung by M’ll - » Sun, e Parodi and Mad. Strakosch, flees! the au- dience to the highest pitch of euthusiasm. It was a grand performance. patriotic sentiment, matins We never heard tered in song with such bold, full expression. The delicious Airmen aoe phasis of the song and the swelling invoca- tion for the “ Land of the free and Home of that seemed to come guehing “ome mae pes filled the room with its ig me! » transported with deli who listened tore.” < re The indications are that the concert to- night will be quite as overilowingly attended aa the previous one ; and, consequently, those —— seats, will be on the alert to secure Rescued—Movoments of U. 8. Troops — We learn from a letter from Fort Yuma, Cal., Feb. 23, 1856, received by the last mail, that Miss Vatman, who was made captive by the Indians some years ago, having survived the massacre of her parents and family, was brought into Fort Yuma on the 22d of Febru ary, from the “‘ Mohave Nation’’ by Francisco, a Yuma Indian, who bad been sent out to pro- cure her release. Francisco received a suita- ble reward for bis services from the command ing officer of that post. Advices by the same wail state that the troops are about to take the fieldimmediately. ————$—— _____ Larz Exxctions.—Joseph W was elected mayor of Strsctae. Ms wens day, by 230 majority. The whole democratic ticket, with one exception—that of school superintendent—by about the same majority A despateh from Hartford, Conn, eays: “The democrats have carried the city of Hart- 7 538 majority on mayor, and they carry four o! ecting, by large majorities, d councilme: , tS A> contest between the celebra- ted racers Minnow and Arrow, came off pes the Metairie Course, New Orleans, on the 8th inst., for a purse of $500, three mi'e heats. Much to the astonishment and chagrin of the backers of Arrow, Minnow won the first two heats in gallant style. Time—Fi 5:384 ; second heat, 5:37. nt Kae Bishop O'Reilly, who posed have been on board the miming pr Pa. —_ is sefe, and came in the steamer Cam- _ The Cabinet Meeting —The Cabinet were in session yesterday morning. Onthe advent of the news of the defeat of Walker’s forces by Costa Rica, there at once arose ® rumor that the President had called his Council together to advise him upon the subject. As a matter of course this story has no foundation in fact; ‘&8 no papers whatever on the subject have yet arrived in Washington ; and documents, mere general news by telegraph, embrace the only data upon which sach a council can act advisedly. A Navy Officer Dead —The Navy Depart-, ment have advices of the death of Lieut Richard L. Love, U. S. N., occurring from consumption, near Pensacola, Fla., on the 7th instant. The Steamship Merrimac.—We understand that the President and Secretary of the Navy are among those who propose to visit the United States steamship Merrimac, at Annap- olis, from this city. a SE CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS In the Senate, yesterdy, after we went to press, the bill to amend the bounty land act of March 3d, 1855, by allowing to be com puted to make up the fourteen days service required, one day for every snenty miles (more than the first twenty) travelled by the soldier to the place where mustered into ser- vice, and one day for ever twenty miles travelled by him for every twonty miles (more than the first twenty) travelled by him from the place where discharged, to his home, was continued by Messrs. Iverson and Hale for it, and Messrs Stuart and Toombs against it. Messrs. Pugh, Brodhead, Jones of Iowa, and Bigler and others, also addressed the Senate on this bill, which was not disposed of when the hour for taking up the special order ar- rived. The Kansas question was then taken up, and Mr. Jones of [owa, replied to the recent speech of his colleague, Mr. Harlan. The Senate then adjourned. In the House, Mr. Tyson reported from the Library Committee a resolution authorizing the purchase of 15,000 copies of Dr. Kane's forthcoming work at $5 per copy, and direct- ing the Secretary of the Navy to cause gppro- priate medals to be struck off and presented to Dr Kane, his officers, and men for their services on Kane’s Arctic expedition. Mr. Jones of Tenn., opposed this proposition; which was passed—yeas 74, nays 70. Mr. Stanton moved to reconsider that vote, anid addressed the House to show that the res- ponsibility for the enactment of the resolution waa upon the Republican party Mr. Walker defended his vote in favor of the resolution. Mr. Keitt commented at some length on what had been said by Mr. Stanton, to show that the acts of the Republican party were not in keeping with their professions. On motion of Mr. Barclay the motion to re- consider was then laid on the table—yeas 71, nays 5l—and they then adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Allen reported from the District of Columbia Committee, a Lill to incorporate the Bank of Washington. Mr Sumner offered a resolution of inquiry into the facts. character and legality of the Coolie trade as carried on in American ves- sels ; referred to the Commerce Committee. The Bounty Land bill was thon taken up, and Mr. Foote addressed the Sena‘e in its favor. In the House, on motion of Mr. Faulkner, a resolution was adopted calling on the Sec- retary of State for a digest of the tariffs, re- strictions and regulations of European Gov ernments with reference to the importation of American tobacco. On motion of Mr. Pringle, a resoluticn was adopted calling on the President for a state- ment concerning the appropriations made b: Thirty-first, Thirty-Second and Thirty-third Congresses, distinguishing those made by ex- ecutive functionaries, &c.; also, of all de- falcations to the Government occurring in a specific time, &c. Shortly afterwardg, the Senate bills on the Speaker's table were taken up and severally referred. The Senate bill increasing the pay of jurors in the District of Columbia to equal that of the United States iurors in the States was, however, passed, having been taken up by unanimous consent. The House then went into committe, (Mr. Nichols in the chair,) wherein the deficiency bill was taken up and being considered as we went to press. THE NEWS BY THE GEORGE LAW. Further particulars in regard to the Defeat of Walker's Troops. The whole of Costa Rica wasin great ex- citement about the war, against Walker and his party. The port of Punta Arenas was full of troops, and the command of the same was given to Baron Bulew. The principal army, under the command of Gen. Mora, was about 3,000 strong. It was accompanied by President Mora in person, and was marching towards the frontier of Nicaragua The whole number of troops to be levied is to amount to 9,000 men, and, besides, a loan of $100,000 amen the natives was decreed. The war appeared to be very popular, and daily enlistments of volunteers was spoken of. Amongst the foreigners a tender of their ser- vices was made to the government. A battle had taken place between a detach- ment of Gen, Walker’s troops, 400 strong, un- der Col. Schlesinger, and a body of Costa Ri- cana, 500 in number under Gen. Mora, near the hacienda of Santa Rosa The Costa Rican accounts say—“ that the former were intrenched behind stone fences ‘on anelevated and excellent military posi- tion.”’ Notwithstanding, with horses nearly equal, the Costa Ricans, ‘ just taken from the plow,’ approach the position, recognize their enemies, fire one volley, leap the walls—and. with knife and bayonet, put to the sword all they encountered, disperse or take prisoners the reat, and ‘cest un affuire fint’—singin victory, with a loss of sixteen killed an twenty wounded.”’ Another dispatch, from a Costa Rica source, says: “ From information, ‘ which, though not official, can be entirely relied upon,’ we find that Walker's party had allowed themselves to be completely surprised—their scouts had been taken and made to confess, and the ‘dead which strewed the field’ are the sad victims of a bad cause, it is true, but also of a most culpable want of vigilance and discip- line in the commanding officers.” PRISONERS TO BE SHOT. A private letter, dated Liberia, 25th, writ- ten by a foreigner at headquarters, confirms this important event, and has good faith for the success of the war in favor of the Costa Rica army, as the troops are in good condition and full of courage, and wish to be led against the fillibusters. In about eight days the army was to pass the frontiers and enter the State of Nicaragua. More than twenty prisoners, consisting prin- cipally of Irish and Germans, were in the hands of the Costa Ricans; they were to be tried by a court martial, and most robably all be shot. On the hour of sailing from Pa- renas the notice arrived from the headquarters at Liberia that nineteen prisoners had been executed. The following documents were translated from the official papers of San Jose: Santa Rosa, March 20, 1856. Your Exceuiency :—I have the honor to inform you that at 4 o’clock this afternoon I met with, and routed completely four hun- dred fillibustera, which had taken possession of this Aectenda, and had established them- selves behind the many stone fences which exist here. Our army fought with so much valor and determination, t the attack did not last over fourteen minutes. We have to mourn over the loss of five or six excellent officers and various soldiers. As soon as tranquility is restored, I shall commu- nicate to your Excellency the details of this glorious action as well as the conduct of the coma who have most distinguished them- selves, I have the honor to subscribe myself, your very ob’t. serv’t. Joss Jo Quin Mora. P. S —I am at present occupied in the pur- suit of the fillibusters, go that not one may es- cape. As this place does not offer either con- venience or water, I intend to march the troops back to Pelon, at ten o'clock to-morrow mornin, The TS efented army of Walker was under Colonel Schleasinger, the Hungerian—of the not | Kossuth army in his native country—and who was one of the unfortunate Lopez expedition to Cuba. With other foreigners not shot at that time, as were the Americans, he was sent to Spain, and finally pardoned. Some twenty of his men were taken and shot by the Costa Ricans. Their names are not given. A Costa Rican army, numbering about 3,000, is said to be about to enter Nicaragua. re rout of Walker’s troops was antici- OREGON. The Oregon Weekly Times of the Sth, in relation to hostilities, says : ‘We have war all about us. The Indians are growing bold. News has just reached us that a party of Indians. have burned Mr. Jo- selyn’s buildings on the Columbia river, be- tween the Cascades and the Dalles—and that the steamer Wasco, on her last upward trip, was fired into by the Indians. x party of men had gone over to protect Mr. Coe’s place on the Oregon side.”” We have authentic information 8 the Argus of the 8th, that Capt. Benj. Wright, indian Agent at Port Orford, and some twelve or fifteon other white men, were massacred by the Indians, near the mouth of Rogue river, on the 26th ult. CALIFORNIA. The dates from San Francisco are to the 20th ult. The case of Adams & Co. vs. Cohen was decided on the 8th by a verdict of $269,000 against Cohen. The democratic State convention appointed delegates to the national convention to be held at Cincinnati, after adopting resolutions ap- roving of the main features of the Nebraska bin and declaring Hon. James Buchanan, their first chorice for the presidency. The California State Bobate rejected the resclution condemnatory of the election of Speaker Banks, previously passed the House. The steamer Cortes, which left San Francis- co on the 20th for San Juan, took one hundred recruits for Walker's army. The San Jose Telegraph hoists the name of Fremont and Blair for President and Vice President. Baek AT THIS!—ANY PERSON who is —— to invest any sum from $50 to $100 ona and certain pore of re- ceivingten times the amount within one may hear of an opportunity by addressing ““@ Y”’ through the Post Jilice. ay ap i7-ite eee ae FAIR TO AID THE SECOND Colored Baptist Church is now fully un- der way, and if alarge and respectsble attendance be an indication of success the enterprise will doubties do well, for there was a fair specimen of the churacter and liberality of the fair going por- tion of the colored people displayed last night in the Franklin Hall, corner of Niuth and D streets. While some were promenading the floor others were making and receiving presents from the Tare and tasteful selection of articles offered for sale, and we think they are sold at lower rates than articles generally are on such occasions, and if their motives are as deserving as their efforts. they merit the patronage of a generous public. ap 17-1t* Ree ee WARD PREPARATORY MEETING —AL voters of this Ward opposed'to Know Nothingism are requested to meet at Washington Hall, (Copp’s,) on Louis!- ana avenue, between 434 and 6th streets, (Instead of at Parker’s Hall, Penna. avenue, as advertised in tke Intelligencer by mistake,) THIS (Thurs- day) EVENING, at 7 o'clock, for the adoption of means preliminary toa Grand Rally to take place on the 24th instant. Come all, and come early. ap 17-1t* Aare SCOTT GUARDS —Meet at your armory THIS (‘Thursda’ ) EVEN- IN % : 1 : Punctual as import- NG, at 7% o’clock precisel attendance is earnestly solicit ant business will be transacted By order of the Commanding Officer: ap 17-1t* A. J. JONES, 0.8. ~~ MONTGOMERY GUARDS, ATTEN- TION .—You are hereby notified to attend at yourarmory, THIS (Thursday) EVE- N ING, the 17th instant, for drill. By order ef Capt. Key: ap 17-1t THUS. McENIRY, 0.8. UNION GUARDS, ATTENTION —You A Ass hereby notified to meet at your armory on THURSDAY EVENING, April 17, at 73 o'clock, in full uniform, for Grill. By order of Captain Ressz: ap 16—2t PETER HARRISON, O.8. Ree THE LADIES OF SIXTH CHURCH, Island, (corner of Maryland avenue and Sixth streets,) respectfully announce to the pub- lic that their Fair is now open, and that they will be most happy to receive visits from all who feel disposed to ;atronise them and promote the cause in which they are engaged. The Committee of Arrangements ere most happy to announce that they have succeeded (at considerable expense) in making an arrangement with the proprietor of ‘the celebrated Elephant Youne Cotumsvus, who has created such a furor in private circles in this city, and that he will exhibit his wonderful sagacity and ‘ amazing in- tellect’’ in the performance of various astonish- ing feats between the hours of 8 and 10, during the week. ap 15-3t U. 8. Marshal's Office, April 14, 1656. cK" FURTHER INDULGENCE UN- til the Ist eas next is granted to all it sons indebted to John A. Smith, Clerk of the Cir- cult and Criminal Courts of this District, for fees which accrued in elther of sald Ceurts in the years 1951, 52, 53, and °54 = All accounts then unpaid I must proceed, as directed, to collect ac- cording tolaw. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal. apis Re A NOTICE —CORPORATION TAXES.—All 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 shall be delin- uent on that day will be advertised for sale forthwith. THOMAS JEWELL, Collector of Taxes. Grorcetown. 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-dt20th Ganrrat Lanpv Orrice, April 9, 1856. —"\ OTICE—ALL PERSONS HAV- ing books or bound documents belonging to this ofice will please return them withoutdelay to west wing of the Patent Gflice building, to which the General Land Office is this day re- moved. ap 11-d30d THE MAN WITH THE IRON MASK. ap 17-1t $< ———————— NMEESs REGISTER.—First 40 volumes, complete, price $10. One or, elt ti ap 17 FRANCK TAYLOR. ICH CHINA GUODS.—HOLY WATER Founts, Cups and Saucers with Mottoes, Perfume Stands, Jewel Boxes, Vases, Card Bas- kets, &c., for sale very cheap, at ap 17-3t LAMMOND’S, 7th st. $10 REWARD.—LOST, ON THURS- day morning, on Pa. avenue, betw. 16th and 17th streets, a POCKET BOOK, containing $52, a note of C. H. Hilton, in favor of A. Swartz. The above reward will be poe to any person who will return it to A. SWARTZ, G street, be- tween 17th and 18th, No. 229. ap 17-3t STILL A GREAT RUSH T ELLI8’S FOR BARGAINS.—NOW IS the time to get cheap goods, as he is selling out to change business. Go, everybody, to 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. ap 17 EXCURSION BOATS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. HE STEAMERS THOS. COLLYER OR GEORGE WASHINGTON can be chartered for public or se- lect parties to the White House Pavilion, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon or any place on the Potomac River. For further particulars apply to the Captains of the fore or to the President of the Company. ap 18- REMOVAL.—REAL ESTATE AGENCY. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS REMOVED HIS OUtlice to No 419 Thirteenth street, between GandH. He continues By. special attention to the sale and purchare of Real Estate; renting Houses and Farms; collecting Rents; Negotiat- ing Loans; buying and selling Mo! e Bonds, Land Warrants, &c.,&c. Persons having prop- erty to sell, or those wishing to buy or rent, will find it their interest to call on him. JAMES J. MILLER, ap 17-e03t Real Estate Agent. HiABrer’s MAGAZINE for May received at SHILLINGTON’S. Sir, Ane contents of Harper’s Magagine for May will be found an account of Commodore Perry’s Expedition to Japan, full of illustrations. Courtship and Marriage, by Garoline L. Hentz. so the new books published received immedi- ately afterwards. Everything in the Stationery Line at SHILLINGTON’S, Odeon Building, cor. Pa. ave. ap 17-3t and 435 steeet. F%S SALE—ONE OF 8WAN’S PATENT ATMOSPHERIC SODA FOUNTAINS, * ly to orap iicdawawe” “° W, ELIOT, Droggist. CuEAr GROCERIES.—PRIME BROWN and Clarified SUGAR and 10 cents; MO LASSES, 60; Roasted, Rio, and Java COFFEE, 15 and 18; choice Green and Biack TEAS, 50 an 75; superior old RYE Jos. W. BAVIS, 1t® Corner 9th and E streets. A CARD. AVING TAKEN THE YARD FORMER- Be cy pe bv Mr. McCutchen, corner G and 24 , { would respectfully inform my friends and the public generally that twin be prepared, in a few days, to furnish them with the best ar- ticle of WOOD AND COAL, at the lowest mar- ket prices. Hoping, by strict attention te busi- ness and = dealing in all cases, to merit a lib- eral share tronage. = JOHN W. MYERS. ap 17-3t FISHING TACKLE, E WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM those of our —— — the pape dulge in the sport oi ng, that we have just opeted a complete assortment of FISHING 'ACKLE., of all the various kinds and —— tions; Reds, Reels, Lines, Flies, Sinkers, Floats, Hooks, Bate Boxes, Pocket Companions, &c., in fact every thing necessary to fit out for the sport ; and to regular fishermen who buy by the quan- rod — say, call =. In quality, quan- tity an ice we cannot be su . 7% = SIBLEY & GUY, Pa. avenue, between 10th and 11th streets. ap 17-e03t (Organ) REFRIGEKATORS AND WATER COOL- Ss. E WOULD RESPECTFULLY AN- nounce to our friends and the pub- lic generally, that we have just receiveda page of WATERMAN’S PATENT VENTILATED REFRIGERATORS, of all sizes and prices. Also, a lot of Nickols’ R erators, a very superior article. WATER COOLERS of every deecripticn. Please calland examine our stock SIBLEY & GUY, Penna. avenue, between 10th and 11th sts. ap 17-e03t (Organ) HARDWARE ails BUILDING MATE- A E BE@ LEAVE TO CALL THE ATTEN- tion of our customers and builders nerally to our stock of HARDWARE and Buivp! NG MATERIALS; also, TOOLS of every discription, Baltimore Chapin’s Plains, Davenport & Mallory’s Locks, American Socket prime Chisels in setts or single, Spear & Jackson’s hand, pannel, tenant, Compass and ri Saws, and thing usually found inthe Hard- ware trade. ‘e earnestly inviteacall, feeling confident that the quality of our goods, and the Prices will insure sales. SILBEY & GUY, Penn. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th streets, ap 17-e03t (Organ) a sts tS (No. ae we OF THE TEMPORARY CON- TINUANCE OF THE LAND OFFICE AT KALAMAZOO, IN THE STATE OF weedeat ok Kees Congress. an act appro’ pril 5, 1856. paving authorized the temporary continuance o: the land office at Kalamazoo, Michigan, which office was directed to be discontinued by netice No 547, bearing date November 12, 1855— It is, therefore, hereby declared and made known that the said order for the discontinuance cf the Kalamazoo district is revoked, and the of fice will be reopened for business on the Ist day of June next, and continued until further notice. Given under my band. at the city of Washing- ton, this 15th day of April, A. D. 1854. THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner of the General Land Office. ap 17-law6w ANDREWS’ Grand Raffle for $18,000 IN DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY ILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN A FEW days All those who have not procured their tickets had better do so without delay, as over one-half of them havealready been disposed of. This is decidedly the richest stock of fine JEWELRY ever offered in this country The whole of this stock will be placed in the bands of Mr. Hood, Jeweler, for safe keeping, until the Refiie is decided. Tickets only ONE DOLLAR, which can be had at No 420 Pennsylvania avenue, where the goods are now open for ins: ion. Give Col. Andrews a call, and you will not re- gret your visit. Tickets re filed for every evening at his store. The Raffie will be decided by a committee of the ticket-Lolders, on the day of the drawing. ap 17- UNION BOTTLING AND MINERAL WATER DEPOT. HE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public gener- ally, that they now have their new Silver Lined A; paratus in operation, and are. ao to fur- nish them with their premium INERAL WATER. In additien to the above, they have made ar- rangments with the most extensive Brewers in the United States, foraconstant supply of the best stock of PORTER and ALE, such as was never offered before in the District, and guaran tees to have constantly on hand a stock sufficieat to enable them to fill all orders at the shortest notice. We return our most sincere thanks for the pat- Tonage which has been so liberally bestowed on us,and hope that by strict attention to business we will merit a continuance of the same. As usual a supply of their superior CHAM- PAGNE CIDER, MEAD, &c., on hand. Orders given to our drivers or by mail | iy if dispatched. ARNY & SHINN, Union Bcttling Depot, Georgetown. ap 17-dim (No. at Noe OF THE DISCONTINUANCE OF THE LAND OF FICK ATIOWACIPY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of law, and in view of the report of the register and re- ceiver at lowa city, lowa, that the vacant land in that district 1s reduced below one hundred thou- sand acres, the Secretary of the Interior has direc- ted that the land office at lowa city be discontin- ued, and the lands remaining unsold at the time of the discontinuance be made subject to saleand entry at Fort Des Moines, in said State. Lands remaining unsold and unappropriated by law, and subject to private entry atthe land office now discontinued, will cease to be subject to entry at said office from the date of the receipt of notice to that effeci by the registerand receiver thereof, and the land officers at Fort Des Moines will give public notice of the day on which they will be prepared to receive 2 pplications for entries of any such lands at their office. Given under my hand, at the city of Washing- ton, this 15th day of April, A.D iss6. THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commiesioner of the General Land Office. ap 17-law6w LADIES’ DRESS GooDs. OHN H. SMOOT, NO 119 SOUTH SIDE of Bridge stseet, Geotgetown, D. C., has re- ceived— Silk pacryrigpet yates Sa spring —_— Rich ated an in groun ol Rich Organdie an Lawn Robes Rich best French Organdie Lawns and Jaconets Plain and striped Bar , all colors Black — col’d Crape de Spange and bl’k Gren- adines a ally bik Bareges, verv chea Bolored and white figured Brilliants, very neat Small checked and rich new style Ghent Ging- hams Black and white Organdie and Plain bl’k Lawns and Ginghams Plain mixed Ginghams for travelling dresses Plain bright and mode colors Mous de Laines Rich printed Challey and Barege de Laines Striped Ginghams, Lawns, and plain colored French Cambrics A large assortment of good quality and styles fast colors Lawns at 12 Scotch and Lancaster Gingbams at 12} Platn and r’laid Nainsook Muslins Plain Mull, Swiss and India do Plaid and striped Swiss and Jaconet do. Rich figured and dotted do. Jac Cambric and Cambric do. Plain corded and India Dimity 300 pairs best English, Hoyles, Prints, at 1240. aLso— Black Silk and Lace Mantillas, new styles Stella and Printed Cashmere Shawls & Scarfs Grass, manilla corded, whalebone and Skirts 10cartons rich Bonnet Ribbons, ches: 6 pleces Bischoffs & Semper Idean bik Silks EMBROIDERIFS in col rs, setts, sleeves, and cambric and muslin strips, very chea Cash and prompt paying ee will it re to give us aca! Oy ee ee J H. SMOOT. MISS M. J. KNOWLES wis OPEN FASHIONABLE MIL- LINERY on Saturday, April 18th, 3) 423 Seventh street, west 5) tween G and H. ap 16-31% JERSEY WHITE MERCER POTATOES. [or ARRIVED— 1200 bushels Large 150 do J Seed oF ILEY’S WHARF. For sale low at ap 16-20% OLT’S PISTOLS.—A NEW AND FULL assortment, from 3-inch barrels to Navy size, which, together with a good stock ef other PIS- TOLS CARTRIDGES for Colt’s, may be obtained at low prices of E. TUCKER & CO., ap 15-%t 353 Penn. avenue. 122 TONS OF CUMBERLAND CuaL. B pct ARRIVED AND FOR SALE BY THE subscriber. Persons in want of Cum! CUAL wiil do well to call before purehasing, as he is determined to sell cheap and on as reason- ane ae aces he er T.H. WORTHINGTON, Corner of 14th and C streets, near Cana! ep 15-3, AMUS: i NATIONAL TUEATEE KUNKEL & CO..,........... JOHN T. FORD. leks OF aD: Boxes and Parquet......... Family Circle and Galleries, Fourth ~ ay of the World-renowneg eo & Harrison ENGLISH OPERA COMPany Who are nightly hailed with a fervor siasm sever before Witnessed Conductor... oe A. Rewer, jy THIS EVENING, APRIL jy Dontzetti’s Military @pera of” THE DAUGHTER OF THE REG! With ell the original music Marie, the Vivandiere of the Regiment, Ser; it Sulpizzio M tenet: Tolinccessct snes set In which he will introduce the fevorite “We may be Happy Yet." After the Opera the National Anthem Wit be wung Hh SOLUMMLA —— s y uisa P: son, Mr. Stretton, Mr Bornceste, — entire of Mr. Ford's Company IL” Ne Opera will be repeated, lT, = Box Shest for the sale of Seats w be open every day this week hours between 9 a. mands p =. — M'LLE TERESA PARODI's Concent, THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. iK PUBLIC ARE RESPECTPULLY IN. formed that, in consequence of the request of a great number of a. families of th's ‘mission 5 ana MENT, dalled og , Reserved city, who have been unable to obtain ad: to her first Concert. M'LLE TERESA PARODI, assisted by MME AMALIA PATTI STRAKOScH, AND SIGNOR LEONARDI, Unéer the direction of MAURICE STRAKOSCH, Will give another GRAND CONCERT, ON THURSDAY EVENING, April 1%, AT ODD PELLOWS’ HALL operatic music, that soul-stirriag American Ne. tional Song, THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER: Arranged asa Duo, end sung by M’LLE PARODI AND MAD. STRAKOSCH PROGRAMME. M’LLE TERESA PARODI will sipg— 1. “Come Bello,’’ Grand Aria from Lucrezig ae ee -Donizettt - “Distant! Palpidi,’’ from ‘Veweradi.... Rossini “With Verduie Clad,’’ Aria from the Cre- BION... -eccsesceeee- +++ seeees Hayden . ‘*Hummel’s Celebrated etlons,’’ - The Grand Duetto from Norma, ) with Mad . Tue Srar-Spancled Bayer, S'rakorch M’ME AMALIA STRAKOSCH will sing— “The Merry Wocdiand Maid.”’ “The Spell is Broken ”’ Within a mile of Edinboro’. SIGNOR LEONARDI will sing— 1, Grand Aria, from Lucia 2. Romanza, from Trovatore M.STRAKOSCH wi'l perform the following of his own composi ions : 1. **Da Sylpbide”’ 2. ‘*Magie Bell” 3. ap ia from Uthello,’? for the left hand alone And Fantasie on National Airs eer 1. 2 3 M. StRaxoscu will rm on & magnificent iano forte from the celebrated manufactory of hick & Sons, in Boston, and kindly loaned by R. Davis, Esq. Admission $1. Seats can be secured, without extra charge, at the music and piano store of R. Davis, Esq. Doors open at 7; concert commence at & ap 16-2t 4 anL LV ap ones ewoson LYS NE Ug Uy peanjoesauey -Apvog PUL s}ITYS ava lAstua pur 3901 uo uixig Jo 1mm0) ‘HVVZV FRENCH PICKLES, SPANISH OLIVES. HAVE JU8T RECEIVED TWO CASES of those choice French Pickles. Also, very fine Spanish Olives, Fresh Tomatoes, Greca Corn, Worcestershire Sauce, Sardines, Anchevies Catsurs, Jellies, Pickles, &c For sale by Z.M P. KING, 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and | streets. CAUTION. < N RELATION TO THE ESTATE OF NO White, who emigrated from the cv=aty of “oo magh, land, some where sbvut the year iit or °15, we, the undersigsed, forbid the trans- fer of said Estate to ary Claimant. or attorney in behalf of any persou, as we are two of the lawfal heirs in connection with some others, until we can fairly understand where the Estzte is, so that we may have a fair chance to prove our claims Signed in Washington, this 16th day of ae, 1856. WILLIAM BLACK. GEORGE BLACK N. B.—It would be funny if the Black’s would become W bite. p 16-3* LATEST SPRING MILLINERY. RE MISS HANEYS WILL OPEN, ON Thursday, the 17th instant, at their old “ ap 16 stand, 179 Pa avenue, between 17th and 18th streets, a very handsome assortment of, Spring MILLINERY, selected with great care athey n eecanadt y ealatt the patronage of the an ures y e ladies’ of Washington. ap 16-31" SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. OHN H.SMOOT,No 119 sg tei — Bridge street, Georgetown, received, lhe ee a New York and Philadelphia, a 6 ané well assorted stockof SPRING AND suns ER GOODS, comprising a general assort- ment of the newest styles for Ladies, Gents, and Children’s Wear. Also, Furnishing and Domes- tic Goods. Having made extensive purchases at the New York den. | Phiiadelphia auctions, with arzange- ments to be furnished throug bout the season with the newest goods as they arrive, he is prepared to offer bargains to cash and prompt Paying — ers. ap 16-tf NOTICE To the holders of Bonds, Certificates, or other Evidences of the Debt of the S ate of Texas, or the late Republic thereof, umder act of 2th February, 1956. TREAsURY Department, Apil, 14 186 HEREAS THE 4th SECTION OF THE act of 28th February, 1855, entitled “An act to ide for the payment of such creditors of the late republic of Texasas are comprekended in the act of Congress of September 9, 1556,”” re- quires the Secretary of the Treesury to give notice by public advertisement fur the space of ninety days of the time when payments will be made under said act : b And a — was issued rear = February last by this department, an “2 Lshed, settin, forth saldect of Con; 3, and the act of the re of the State of Texas assent- ing thereto, requiring the certificates or otber ev!- dences of debt therein provided for to be filed at this de) it with assignments, releases, ad affidavits, therein pointed out, thirty days prior the Ist of Jume next: re And whereas the said scope egrineed pr v' that no payment sha!l be madeon ’ stor ier er evidence of debt which shall "4 thirty days before the time limited by said not seaag A presented et the Treasury Department = Notice is hereby given to the holders of a” bonds, certificates, or other eviderces dee debt, that un’ess the same shail be rece! 4 this a ft within sixty-days from the da‘e hee they wit be excluded from all benefits: said act, agreebly to the 4th section of the sams. JAMES GUTHRIE, apis Secretary of the Treesury,