Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1856, Page 3

E = “TocAL INTELLIGENCE, xxuis Exorss Hovuse.—In the a Favapresentatives on Tuesday, the oF the Senate appropriating $15,- rebuilding the Franklin engine-house R youse of inendment joe for F Washington, including the pur- 7 the cit) Sieable lot therefor, under the di- on of the Commissioner of Public Build- bert being under eonsideration ing Phelps stated the Committee of Ways Means recommended & non-conct aaa mar amendment, on the ground that it did be rovide for & deficiency. " nol Proll explained that at the last session bse ress an appropriation of $5,000 was of Co a the purpose of removing the Frank- msde jne-bouse, i order that the reservation lin CDE re it stood might be improved. The ape —— = had not been removed, and the e oe iat J and the erec- tion was for 1ts removal and the erec. approprrnother in a suitable place. br Florence remarked that the company now occupied the building which it was Lasoo to remove formerly occupied a house en the State Department and the Execu- ansion ; but in consequence of the dis- incident to alarms of fire the Goy- ss ent erected for the company the building ‘hich they at present kept their apparatus, te object in locating the house in the place sere it now stood was with the view of af- Tidirg protection to the public buildings in foravity. Last session of Congress an ap- Les riation was made to improve the reserva- mn apon which the engine-house now stood snd to remove the building, but no provision = made for the erection of another; and this appropriation was to supply the omission. The association of young men having charge f this apparatus felt desirous of continuing their services to the Government. They were g reputable company, and had in very many vatances saved avast amount of property ; dit wasdue to these men, who gave their si ices to the Government without pay, that on should have a suitable building in which ms keep their apparatus. Gentlemen who gere here when the Library of Congress was jestroyed could bear testimony to the zeal sich characterized the efforts of the firemen jp subdue the flames; and he had no hesita- ton in saying that had it not been for the spor of these men the whole building would sare been destroyed. Too much praise could pt be given to those young men of this city sso bad formed themselves into these volun- tary associations for the purpose of protecting scitizens against devastations by fire. [un a, he asked to have read a letter from the Secretary of the Interior. The letter was wey as the ropriation proposed in the amendment. ihr "Stanton Nast be glad to have some limitation placed upon expenditures from the national treasury for the benefit of this city aci District. He should like to know how many engine-houses the Government owned {o Washington, and what amount it had ap- popriated for the benefit of its fire depart- pect. He hoped some gentleman would in- form him why the national treasury was to be taxed for the purpose of sustaining the fre department of Washington. He was will- do all that was necessary for the pro- onof the public property, but wished to whether they were to defray from the sury the municipal expenses of the city. Mr Florence replied, stating that he be- lieved the Government owned the buildings apparatus held by four of the companies, sod that these were located in the neighbor- hud of publie property with the view to its pittection. Mr. Stanton. dy? Are there any owned by the . Florence, No, but owned by the com- panies, who work for nothing. Mr. Stanton. Will the gentleman advise ue what proportion of the expense of the fire jepartment of Washington is paid by the city ani what by the national treasury ? Mr. Florence. I am unable to give the man the information he desires. All company asks is that the Government build them a house in place of the one to be removed, and I do not believe that they will make any other application to Congress. Mr. Cobb, of Georgia, reiterated the reason Committee of Ways and Means had re- ended a non-concurrence in this amend- nett. In his opinion, the expenditure for the improvement of this reservation and the re- uoval of the engine-house was wholly un- uessary. The reservation in question was well enough improved by the engine-house thad been placed uponit. It was a use- rovement, at least, and he was not in fdoing away with a useful improve- , at an expense of $10,000, to make way 40 ornamental improvement. Mr. Plorence stated that he had been in- formed that the Corporation of Washington tad, within the last three years, paid a very ‘arge amount for the repair and maintenance {the apparatus of the fire companies of the ‘J, and that of the engine-houses the Gov- ent owned three and the Corporation r The Government paid nothing whatever ¢ repair of the apparatus, and all that ranklin Fire Company asked was that ‘de Government should put them in the same tuation in which it found them. The question was then taken, and the suendment of the Senate was non-concurred Covrt op Cuaims —Yeste:day, the argu- bt in favor of the claimant in the case of ius M. Clay, who elaims indemnification a judgment received against him for a Ceepass committed while captain of a com- ze pany of voluntears in the Mexican war, by atder of the commander of the regiment, vs. fhe United States, was made by RK. 8. Coxe, “4 that in behalf of Govemment by the Solieitor , and the cace was submited for the decision of the court. The take . n of testimony was ordered in the ase of J.C. Buckles, who claima compensa- xtra services under a contract with eneral Post Ufice Department for trans- ng the mails,es. the United States; in case of Wm. Greer & Co., who claims Pensation for an invention of a machine $ gun-barrels, made by James Greer. sited States; in that of William Clark, ‘alums relief and indemnification for an ‘Seous construction of a contract for mak- 2 eubunkment in the navy-yard at Mem- Fs #, vs. the United States; in that of N. Me » vs. the United States; in that of Theo. “ams vs. the United States; and in that of “sues Thomson vs. the United States. The “urt then adjourned. a for borin: ts. thel *h Isteresting Jury Triat.—Yesterday, a iu woich James Ward was plaintiff and , g2muet defendant, was tried by a jury in i fice of Justice Goddard—Jno. L. Smith I for the plaintiff, Bradley for the de- A slave ran sway from his master, ‘Tginia, and gave himself up to Mr. at the county jail. Mr. Ward had committed, and retained ¥ dollars was offered by Mr. Smoot for ‘pprebension, which was to be paid pro- ted ke did not put himself in jail or was “sent there by any other person. The “3, Shich was composed of some of our “est business men, returned a verdict for ** defence. Mr. Ward is a guard at the Ruty jail Eso, Novgise Poxitics.—At the meeting Second Ward Kuow Nothing ledge of y, last night, Mr. Silas H. Hill re- i & majority of seven votes over John L, > Esq.,as their candidate for Mayor. Swith s friends are pretty well satisfied na Bey were cheated out of their man— J members of lodges in other Wards, fig, 2*™-) having obtained their cards ot Zissal to join the Second Ward Lodge in “give Mr H a lift last night. On that ge. if carried out in other Ward councils, ll will, of course, beat the ex-Justice 3 their final nominating cuavention. Rar Jue Fisuixe Saores.—The proprietors of ~~ Sshing shores are now very well satis- “with their prospect of a profitable sea- eqnad they are very busy. fhe main glut “tpected about the 20th instant, when the ({ fills. Then will be the merriest time ‘te landings. — watcn Rercrxs.—There were no cases at Petes guard-house for trial this morning. he gle lodger in the dock; a young girl who So there several times in succession. Mistanee, ned ecare house like an old ac- ce, and takes her pl. Witaout ltalog «were: place on the benches “Curnearin Money.’’—There is probably no other city in Uncle Sam’s wide dominions $0 flooded with depreciated Spanish small coins—“ fips” and ‘‘levies,’’ worn down “to the third nick’’—as Washington; no place where such miserable, thin, bent, crossed, worn-out specimens of silverdom would be offered or received as currency, and it is conse- quently with no small satisfaction we see the movement lately made in Con; to do away with this tinware and substitute the American dimes and half-dimes. The Senate, through its Finance Committee, has caused an investigation to be made of the —— value, as far as could be ascertained. of suc — now in existence as a part of the circulating medium, and have ascertained that the average 6}-cent piece is worth a frac- tion over 5 cents; the 124 cent piece about 11 cents, and the 25 cent piece between 23 and 24 cents. A bill has been introduced by which such coins can be continued in circulation for two years longer at the relative value of 5, 10, and 20 cents, after which they are to be ex- cluded entirely from circulation. Of course they can be received as bullion, and paid for as such, or recoined, to order, into American money. This measure, if adopted, will cut off the shaving operation, by which we are almost inevitably cheated eut of the half cent in ma- king small purchases, unless we happen to have the exact change. Another advantage is that everybody from Maine to the Rio Grande knows what a dime or half dime is, whereas the small Spanish coin hasao many a/iases in different parts of the Union'that it is perplexing to the traveller to keep the run of them. For instance what is ‘‘ ninepence ’’ in Boston is a ‘‘ shilling’? in New York, a “‘levy”’ in Philadelphia, ‘“elev- enpence”’ in Virginia and a “ bit’’ in New Orleans ; in fact every locality has a separate epithet for the smooth-faced ‘little joker.’’ The decimal currency of the United States, the eagle, dollar, dime, and half dime system is the simplest and most convenient possible, and the sooner it supplants the old Spanish currency the better. It will be seen by yesterday’s Congressional proceedings, that the bill excluding foreign coins from circulation was called up in the Senate by Mr. Hunter, and passed. A Mepicat Curiosity.—We have just been shown what is called a ‘‘ Quassia tonic cup,” and which is claimed on high medical author- ity to be a pleasant, simple and efficacious remedy for dyspepsia. Every one knows the old fashioned practice of steeping the quassia wood for the purpose ef obtaining a decoction of this bitter, but wholesome medicator; but now that trouble is all dispensed with by the novel invention of the quassiacup. The wood itself is turned into a regular drinking cup, and the moment water or wine is turned into it, it partakes instantaneously of the qualities of the wood, pong more bitter the longer it stands ; and it is claimed that the cup may be used daily for months before its virtue is exhausted. Our enterprising friend, Dyson, at the corner of Twelfth street and Pennsylva- nia avenue, is, we believe, sole agent for the sale of them in this city. Tut Grayp Jewetry Rarrie.—Col. An- drews has returned to the city and is rapidly completing the arrangements for his grand raffle, which will come off probably at the National Theatre or at some other building commodious enough to receive the large num- bers interested in the drawings. It will be seen from the advertisement in another column that some $18,000 worth is to be raffled, and we can testify, from a personal examination, as to the richness and Beauty of the leading rizea. The articles for the raffle are on ex- ibition at No. 420 Pennsylvania avenue. Atrempt at Buratary —Between three and four o’clock this morning, an attempt was made to enter the dwelling of Mr. H. P. Lewis, on C, between Fourteenth and Fif- teenth streets. The robbers tried to force open the back door, and were heard by Mr. Lewis who had been kept awake by sickness in his family. Accall from that gentleman, anda threat that he would fire upon them with a revolver, caused them to make a rapid retreat. Mr. Lewis thinks that the attempt was made by two persons. Tax Ssootixe Case.—It will be remem- bered that a few weeks since we gave an ac- count of the shooting of Clement Brooks, a colored man, by Daniel Bennett, also colored. Since then Brooks has sufficiently recovered to get about, and he was arrested yesterday by Officer Gittings and taken before Justice Mor sell to answer the charge of assaulting Ben- nett with a hatchet at the time he was shot. The Justice very properly, in the opinion jof the crowd assembled in the office, held him to bail to answer to the criminal court. A Beactirut ArtICLE.—We have just seen, at the shoe store of Mr. S. P. Hoover, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, a most beautiful and unique piece of workmanship—a French sole-leather trunk, with double locks. The lock seems to be a most perfect rogue-defying invention, and is really a sory eos puzzle for the uniniti- atedto open. This trunk is the last of a lot which have met a rapid sale, but Mr. Hoover will doubtless find it to his advantage to pro- cure more of them. ASSAULT AND Battery.—Yesterday, aman named Lomax accused Mr. C. Bohn of an as- sault and battery upon him. The case was taken up for trial before Justice Goddard. In the course of his examination Lomax admitted that he was in Mr. Bohn’s house without per- miasion, and paid him no rent. Ere the trial was ooncluded, he failed to answer an more questions, and the case was dismissed. Beeastrin TO BE lpeNTIFIED —A hand- some cross, with seven diamonds, found upon the person of Jobn Baily, (now under arrest for participation in the late burglary cases,) and which he hasbeen in the habit of wearing latety, is in the hands of Officer Boss for iden- tification. Any ono having lost such an ar- ticle will do «ell to ascertain if this be the missing property. Hep to Baww.—Mr. G@. T. Massey was ex- amined before Justice Goddard on the charge of obtaining money under false pretences. The trial was not concluded, and Mr. Massey bas been held to bail for a further hearing. It is a case which it is presumed might be settled satisfactorily to the i laws, without injury to Mr. ter and standing. ARRESTED AND CommitTED —George Han- son was arrested yesterday by Ufficers Handy and Gittings for abusing his family, and was sent to jail by Justice Hollingshead. The same magistrate committed a colored boy, named Wm Patterson, to jail for larceny and assault. He was arrested by Officers Martin and Gittings. Supreme Court —Yesterday, Moses A. Dropsie, Ezq., of Pa , was admitted an attor- ney and counsellor of this Court. Ko. 82. John Bacon et a/., appellants, vs. William Kobertson e¢a/ The argument of this cause was continued by Mr: Wharton for the appellants, by Mr. Lawrence for the ap- pellees, and by Mr Yerger forthe appellants. Adjourned. Farr.—We would call particular attention to the advertisement in another column, of the Fair now being held by the deserving congregation of the Second Colored Baptist Church, at Franklin Hall. We are assured that this fair would do credit, in its arrange- ments, to any congregation in the country. _ Asoruer bunctarny.—Last night the dwell- ing of Mr. W. Chappin, corner of @ and Thir- teenth streets, was entered by burglars, and silver ware and a small amount of money stolen. No élue to the perpetrators of the act has been obtained as yet. Parrs.—The Ladies’ Fair atthe Sixth street Presbyterian Church (Island,) is open to- night, as well as the Orphan’s Fair at Caru- sis Both fairs are attractive and deserving, and we are glad to hear are receiving gener- ous support. A Lor of dry goods, a remnant of the goods taken from Kay’s house, remain at the central guard-house to be identified. Ficutixo Wowen —Yesterday, Officer Burr arrested Mary Frances Holloway and Hen- rietta Ingram for fighting in that portion of the Third Ward knowa as Goat Alley. They were taken before Justice Morsell, who com- mitted both to the county jail. A Fortuer Examination of Bailey takes Place at two o’clock this afternoon, before Jus- tice Hollingshead. Harper’s Macazine for May, also back numbers from the commencement, and a val- uable collection of second hand books and documents for sale at very low prices, at Robert's Book and Variety Store, 327 Seventh street, between K and L streets. * Repvction in Prick or Gas.—Our city readers will be gratified to learn, by the no- tice in our issue of to-day, that the Gas Light Company have reduced the price of gas, from the expiration of the present quarter, to thir- ty-five cents per hundred cubic feet. This is in accordance with their promise in the cireu- lar of March 14th, from which we quoted at the time, wheroin they stand pledged to “ re- duce the price of gas, from time to time, as the adoption of every valuable improvement and the increased consumption may justify.”” We hope the company will not “weary in well-doing,’ but continue the true line of policy just begun; and we are assured by many stockholdefs that such is the intention; and, also, that effective means are being taken to avoid, for ald tume, the causes of the mis- hap which lately led to an inadequate supply eran for a few nights. © believe we utter the sentiments of a very large majority of our citizens in saying to the company, give us an unfailing supply, day and night, of good gas at a fair price (as near the Baltimore charge of thirty cents per hundred feet, es the difference in the number of consumers will permit, (the one having 6.500, the other 1,700) If this be done, the Washington public will stand by the Com- pany, as the pioneers in the work of furnish- ing to the Metropolis this great convenience, if not indispensable necessity. DIED, On the 18th instant, of consumption, Mr. JOS. T. EVANS, in the 3'st year of his age. His friends and acquaintances are invited to attend his funeral, which will take place to mor- Tow evening at 3 o'clock, from his late residence on the corner of 4 and G streets (Island) * After a short illness CATHARINE BOWIE, aged 62 years. ‘er funera! will take place to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, from her late residence on 22d street, between K and L. *’ On the 16th instant, Mrs. MARTHA TRU- MAN, wife of Josiah C. Truman. On the 13th instant, of bilious pleurisy, Mrs. ELLEN MURPHY, the dearly beloved wife of Augustus McMullion, of this eity. May she rest in peace. WANTS. WANTED—a SITUATION BY A YOUNG woman as Chambermaid and to do plaia sewing—would have no ob,ection to travel with a lady. Best reference given and required. Ad- dress Box No. 10 Star Otfice. ap 17-1t® AN TED—A WOMAN TO DO PLAIN ‘ Cooking,end to wash ard iron. Also,a Girlto take cure of are children. To suitable persons good wages will be given. Apply at No. 435 Sea st., between Gand H streets. ap 17-5 HITE OR COLORED COOKS, CHAM- bermaids, Nurses, &c , furnishing satis- factory recommendations, may always find good situations; and persons having Houses or Rooms to Rent can be supplied with good tenants, by calling at BAKER’S General Agency and Con- veyancing Office, Columbia Ulace, corner 7th st. and 1 utsiana avenue, No. 6 second story. ap 47-lw ANTED—A COOK FOR THE STEAM- beat George Page. Also, several dining- room servants. They must be genteel and of steady habits. For such the highest wages will be given Apply immediately on board. ap 17 3\* ANTED—A WHITE WOMAN as Cham- bermaid and Seamstress. She must under- stand all kinds of Sewiog, and come well re- commended APpy at the residence of Col. J. W. FORNEY, Sth street, between E and F. ap 17-3t ANTED—BY A GENTLEMAN AND his wife, a parlor and bedroom, and board ina Private family. A locality between 12th and Isth and H street and Pa avenue preferred Terms liberal. Addiess Box 223 Post Otfice, Washing- ton. ap ltt \ JANTED —A COMPETENT COOK AT Columbia College 14th street, for which #10 moath will be paid. V NTED--A GOOD COOK WASHER and froner. Apply at the corner of © and North Capitol street ap 16-2t* ANTED—BY A WELL EXPERIENCED Gardener, who understands the business jn all the various branches - understands budding, grafting, and the management of orchards. Has a wife and two children; can preduce good refer- ence ifrequired Address ‘‘G,’’ through this of. fice. will meet with prompt attention. ap 16-3t* ANTED—A MAN TO WORK IN A DAI- ry—he must be a good milker. One who ean bring good references may apply at Locust Hiil Farm, 7th street road, near first toll gate. ap 15—30* URSE AND CHAMBERMAID WANTED at474 Pa. avenue, with good recommenda- tions. JONAS P. LEVY, ap 15-tf Wine. Liquor and Grocery Store. ANTED—TO HIRE A BOY CAPABLE of taking care of and driving a Horse and Carriage, and of doiag other work abouta family. Enqu're of D ENGLISH, Georgetown. ap 15-3t OARDERS WANTED.—SIX OR EIGHT single gentlemen can be accommodated with good board at my house on 22d st., between I st. and Pa. avenue, (First Ward.) ‘Terms moderate; and care taken that the house shall possess the comforts of a home. ap 12-8t% ap 16-2t* SARAH POOR. PEW TABLE BOARDERS CAN BE AC- commodated by applying at No. 492 G st., between ith and 5th. Boarders can be accommo- dated at $3.50 per week. Mrs.S. HUNTER. ap 16 lw* OARD —SIX, OR LIGHT GENTLEMEN can obt:in board at No. 459 10thstreet heween E and F, for @3 per week. Also, a gentleman and wife. ap li-lw* OARDING —ONE LARGE ROOM, hand- somely furnished, on the first floor, and one large front room in the second story, furnished or unfurnished, with or without board Also, two single rooms for gentfemnen. Table boarders can be accommoda! on reasonable terms. A large yard is attached to the house, making it desira- be for a family with children. Apply to463, 10th street, between D and E, east side. ap 9-2w* OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared toaccommodategentlemen withrooms, with or without board. Every effort willbe made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. ap6—tf SALAD SAUCE, He SPECIAL ATTENTION OF HOUSE- keepers and others {s called to this delicious article, esteemed by ‘connoisseurs ’’ one of the greatest productions of the age. It is com of the most essential vegetable extracts and Ofls for importing a rich piquancy and making food highly digestibie. ‘or sale only by Z.M. P. KING, ap lbs 265 Vermont av., cor. 15th and | sts. PIANO FORTE FOR SALE. GENTLEMAN LEA VING THE CITY wishes to dispose of one ef Chick ering’s 7. octave (rosewood) PIANOS, of very rich tone, but little used, and in excellent order. It can be seen at 423 Thirteenth street, between G an H. Also, for sale, a BUGGY, with leather top, harness, saddle, bridle, horse-cloth, &c Inquire at R. EARL ’S Livery Stable on H st., between 20th and 2ist. ap 15-lw* RESTAURANT AND READING ROOM, S. E. cor. E and 7th sts., opp. P.O. Departm’t. d Villar OF SEGARS, AND CHEWING TOBACCO; strictly choice OYSTERS, SEA TURTLE, TERRAPIN, FISH and DUCK in_ season; Quai, WOODCOCK, SNIPE, VENISON See are ag ee experienced Cook an te Servants, in sant ata Private eatrances to Reading and Eating rooms, on E and 7th streets, for those who objec: to public Bar Rooms. FAMILIES SUPPLIED WITH OYSTERS on chafing dis es. WHIS- KIES, ALES and other drinks, 6 cts, Fine BRANDIES 10 cts. Leading political and lite- rary periodicals in Reading rooms. Your patro- nage {s respectfully solic ted. apis ( Grados! 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 lz G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh street. hail ARE Eat bi a Pilea hee mee hie ATENT FRENCH TAPERS, AN ELE- pee article, clean economical, and free from smoke and bad smell, burning without wick. For J. K.McGREGOR, 5H Seventh street, sale ap fl-diw FOR SALE AND RENT. —$—<—$————— $$ nr PRURNIERED ROOMS TO LET—THREE Bed Rooms handsomely furnished and lighted with gas. Meals can be hid at any hour Apply atC. GAUTIER’S Restaurant, Pennsyl- vania avenue, No. 252. 17-6) 460 ELEVENTH STREET, BETWEEN F AND G—One large 'Front RB with board. sie “pitts” SP RM FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRIBER | Oe will sell a valuable Market Farm, containing sixteen acres more or less. situated five miles from Washington, and 1% from Yenallytown, D. C., at the Junction of the new milk house ford road. and the road from Tenallytown to Baltimore, which makes it a most desirable situation fora summer retreat ‘Phe society cannot be excelled by eny inthe State The improvements are a com- fortable Block House, and out houses, anda large eee and Peach orchards; the whole being ina AG state of eultivation. Price low and imme late possession given. For particulars enquire of JAS. COLEGATE, Esq , er tothe subsctiver on the premises, J. PARKER. ap 17-e06t* TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. siele nts isles ninimetal sien novell AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. | ype AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Sale.—On TU ES DAY MORNING, April 224, 1856, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of a gentleman declining housekee on D, between 9th and 10h streets. I shall the Furniture and Household Effects, viz : Mahogany Sofa, Rocker and Chairs Mahogany and walnut Centre and Sofa Tables Gilt frame Mirrors, Window Shades Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Lounges Car » Olicloth, Rugs Bedsteads, Bureaus, Wardrobes, Toilet Sets Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows Cooking and other Stoves Ki chen U ensils,&c. Terms: $30 and under cash; over $30 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest. ap li—d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Avctioneer Perr EMPTORY SALE.—On MONDAY, the 28th April instant, at 6 o’cieck ia ths af- ternocn, the following destrabie Frame House, nearly new, and Lot, will be sold at Auction, on the premises; namely, part of Lot No. 26, in Rothwell and Naylor’s subdivision of Square No. 425, fronting on 7th street 23 feet 6 inches, b’ 100 feet deep, to a public alley, between L and M strerts ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER BALTIC. PEACE PROCL AIMED. New York, April 17.—The Collins steamer Baltic has arrived at Sandy Hook, bringi: Liverpool dates of the 2d inst. The compar peace was formally signed at Paris on the 30th of March, and immediately thereafter proclaimed. There is no news of the Pacific. . = i pea New Yor, ril 16.—The rs by the Baltic have arcived up bya tLe pends The steamer remains outside the Hook in a thick ashstands fo, The conclusion of peace was announced In Paris and London by salvos of artillery, Paris was illuminated, and in England the church bells were pealed Three or four weeks must elapse before tho final ratifications areexchanged. The details ef the adjustment have been referred to a commission The Paris correspondent of the London ae OR SALE—THAT VERY PLEASANT and desirable residence, corner of 10th ani1N streets, The house is new, and well furnished, containing thirteen comfortable rooms, beside bath room, kitehen and good cellar. A well of the best water at the kitchen door, and lot 50 feet by 100, with choice fruit and flower garden . Time: says: Acouncil of ministers was held ‘ -fourth t plese: as Pooling of purehasing wili istoaae ‘oe cash,and the residue at 6, atthe Tuilleries at half past ll on tho 29th Im pein Rasint ee remises ot Immediate possession cin be given. Inquire | and remained till 12 o’clock on Sunday the Veoh ng above, on st. | Of WW. R. Woodward, Attorney at Law, No. 454 | 30th. The Emperor presided, and gave his 5 apl7-St | sixth street. W. REDIN. last instructions _Count Walewskie then returned to his off- cial residence te receive the plenipotentiaries. They came at half past twelve, and after the treaty was read over, proceeded to sign it. The moment the signatures were completed, the signal was given, and the cannon pro- c'aimed the news Bulletins announcing the fact were also posted throughout the city. ENGLAND. Parliament reassembled on the 3lst In re od to a question Lord Palmerston said “Though the ee — was signed, yet y the ap 17-4 A. GREEN, Auct. By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown. URNITURE AT AUCTION.—On MON DAY, the 2ist instant, at 10 o’clock a.m, we will sell, at the residence of Mr Dunster, on Dunbarton street, near Christ Church, Georget’n, the Household F urniture— Sofa, Chairs, Tables Carpets, Matting, Stoves Safe, Clock, Looking Glasses Beds, Bedsteads, Mattresses Stands, Dressing Bureau, Clock Bedding, Shades, Curtains, &c Crockery and Kitchen Ware. ZA08 RENT_A DWELL ce aL For RENT—A DWELLING HOUSE OF modern finish, v'elightfully situated. Apply to No. 353 I street, between 13th and Ith. ap 16-2t* 0 KENT —A FRONT ROOM ON THE first floor, convenient fora gentleman’s office or bed room, would also be a suitable stand for a medium size store. No. 469, 14th street, second house from Penn. avenue. Rent moderate. ap 16-3* SSF URNISHED OR UNFURNISHED ROOMS to let at No. 284 H street, between 17th and 18th streets, West end. They are very desirable seoter ane Price moserate._api6-&t | Termseash BARNARD & BUCKEY, | DADctar conditionvof the ese het ee URNISHED On UNFURNISHED Apert. ep tes Auctioneers. | PY nade poblic until ratifications had been ments to let, with or without rd, in 1 A : y E. 5 ii - vate French fei meslMtag in one ortin a oh By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer exchanged. At the same time he would ex LOSING OUT SALE A¥ MESSRS, Honn, Bros. & Co.—On MONDAY MUK- NING, April 21, at 10 o'clock, at the store of Donn, Bros , & Co., we shall close out, without reserve, the balance of their Stock, consisting of Walnut, Cherry and Maple Bedsteads Walnut end Cherry Dining and Breakfast Tables Three rosewood Sofas in cotton Watrhstands, Looking-glasses, Clocks press his conviction that the treaty wonld be — satisfactory to England and the whole of Europe It would be found, he said, that the objects for which the war was undertaken had Sos accomplished ; it would be found that the in- tegrity and independence of the Turkish em- pire had been secured; that the treaty is deligh‘fal parts of the city for summer residence, within five minutes walk of Pennsylvania avenue and where an Pipe sexe every ten min- utes. ape at No. £90 Twelfth street, Island. ap 16-3t PUREE WELL-BUILT FRAME HOUSES with their Lots fer sale. Also, a number of fine Building Lots, all in the First Ward. Apply to GILBERT CAMERON, 143 B street south, | Plated, Britannia and Block-tin Ware honorable to all the contracting pow and opposite Smithsonian Institution. ap 16-1w# ' | Waiters, Fire Irons, W oodenware while on the one hand it has put an end tos Sarees China, Glass and Crockery, &c. war which every friend of humanity must OR SALE —FROM 5 TO 30 ACRES OF Together with many other articles in the house- have naturally wished to see concluded, on the other hand it will lay the foundation of a peace, he trusted, lasting and enduring.” keeping line. Terms: $25 and under cash ; over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed ood Land, part in wood and part cleared, with all the improvements, at a very reduced rice. and to suit the purchaser and the times. ‘ofl good. Would answer well for a vegetable | bearing interest. On Monday the Lord Mayor of London made ardener. Only 3 miles from the Capitol, over “ty 5.—The Store is for rent and the fixtures for | official proclamation of peace from the portico sale the Anacostia bridge, adjoining Mr. Scaggs. Any one wishing to secure acomfortable home will geta good chance. For further particulars cali on Mr. MILAM, C street, between 6th ard 7th streets. ap 16-3t* ALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.— ‘The subscriber has the following described Real Estate for sale, which will be sold on mod- erate terms, for the purpose of settling up ar es- tate: The whole of square 140, situated on7 th street This square is improved by a good brick house, which contains a store room and bake even ; there is also, a neat Cottage on this square, and fruit trees. Atso, a Frame House on the Island; the same being situated on 7th street, and in square 673. This house is now occupied by Mr. Harris as a Grocery Store and dwelling ; there is a stable at- tached to the premises On English Hill I have also several fine lots for sale. E.C. MORGAN, ap 16-lw Executor. OR SALE.—I WILUSELL AT PRIVATE sale, a two ttory and attic Frame House and Lot; also a vacant Lot edjoining, situated on 12th street west, between M and N streets, No. 331. The House contains 7 rooms, with an excellent dry cellar. Any person desiring a comfortable and pleasant residence, will do well to call and examine the premises. Terms very accommoda- ting. JAS. T. FERRY. ap 15-lw* 0.306 —FOR SALE, A VALUABLE TWO3 story and attic frame House and Lot No 306, on 9th street west, built of best material, con- ining twelve rooms, wide passage, cellar. all ne- cessary out. buildings, pump of excellent water in the yard, and ts considered one of the most conve- J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. | of the Mansion house, and afterwards from the Exchange. The Tower and Park guns fired a salute, and flags were generally displayed throughout the city and sipping In most of the other cities similar displays were made, but not much enthusiasm was shown other- wise. ITALY. The latest advices from Parma report that the state of seize is being carried out with the utmost vigor. and every thing is subjected to military dictation. he Austrian General Creneville appears to be the real governor of the city. Upwards of 300 arrests have been made. The Auditor Bordis is still alive, but there is no hope of his recovery. INDIA. Advices by telegraph from Trieste are from Hong Kong February 15, Bombay March 6. The annexation of Oude had been com- pleted without disturbance. Lord Canning was sworn in Governor-Gen- eral of India on the lst of March. The Santal districts were quiet. _A scarcity is apprehended throughout In- dia for'want of rain. THE MARKETs. Liverroo., April l.—Richardson, Spence & Co. quote an advance in Cotton of $d., mostly in the lower qualities. Sales for three days 30,000 bales The market closed steady. Or- leans middling 6d ; Uplands middling 5id. Sales to exporters 6,000 bales. Breadftuffs are generally unchanged, and the market is buoyant. ap 16-d By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ONG BOAT TOM THUMB, AT AUC- tion.—On THURSDAY, the 17th instant, I shall , at6 o'clock, p m., in the Washington Canal, between l4th and 15th streets, a long boat, named Tom Thumb. She is a good boat, being 75 feet long and 13 feet 9inches wide, and two masts. Capaci'y upwards of 32 tons. T ap 2-4 A.GR » Auctioneer. IRUSTEE'S SALE .—By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded in Liber, J. A. S.No 99, one of the land recordsfor Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we E C Morgan and H B. Sweeney, will sell, on MONDAY, the 3ist of March, A. D_ 1856, at 5 o’clock p. m., the following described Real Estate and improve- ments thereon, situated in the city of Washing- ton, District of Columbia, namely: Part of Lot No. 4, in Square No. S44, oe the southeast twenty two fect of said Lot No 4, fronting on D street south, and having a depth of seventy-five feet; with the improvements, which area small brick house The sale will take place in front of the premises. and the terms will be one-half cash, and the ba! ance insixand nine months; with interest, se. cured by a deed of trust on the premises All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. E. C. MORG 2 Trustees. H. B. SWEENEY, A. GREEN, Auct’r ‘Lhe above mentioned property having been sold on the 31st March, and the purchaser having failed tocomply with the terms, the undersigned will resell on TUESDAY, the 22d of April, 1956, at 6 o'clock, p m., atthe auction store of A. Green, Seco 3D Provisions are generally unchanged, and nient houses in the city No 5367 street. < gene y ged, an "Terms, one-fourth cash ; residue in six, twelve | ‘Terms, as above mentioned. If the purchaser the market closed quiet and steady. Lard is and eighteen months. Inquire on the premises, | Should fail to comply with the terms in threedays | quiet. Sugar and Coffee are steady and un- ap 11-6t after sale the Trustees reserve tke ri bt to resell | changed the property at the risk and cost of the delinquent, by advertising three times previous to such resale in the Evening ates — E. C. MORGAN, 4 H. B. SWEENEY, } areas. ap 12-eod&ds A. GREEN, Avct’r By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SUPERIOR CABINET FURNITURE, 9 French Plate Mirrors, Splendid French, India and Saxon China Service, Silver-pin- ted Ware, Elegant Gilt and Plated Table and Mantel Ornaments, Choice Oid Wines and Liquors.—On FRIDAY MORNING, Ap’! 18th, commencing at 10 o’clock, I sball sell, at the residence of the late Russian Minisier, A. de Bodisco, Second street, sg ec all his su- rior Furniture and Household Effects, consist- ing, in part, of — Handsome silk damask-covered Sofas, Arm, Par- lor and Fancy Chairs Rosewood Scfa and Chairs, style of Louis XIV. elve sereied Tete-a-Tete, Arm and Keception halrs Pair of eleyant Painted Glass Folding Screens Consols have advanced to 93+, and the mar- ket closed steady. Bigland. Athaya & Co. quote Wheat ad- vanced la2d. on account of the improved de- mand. Lard was quiet unchanged at 5: R URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—Will be for rent after the Ist of May next, that large three-story Brick House, at present occupied by G C. Carter, Esq., of Maryland, on F, between 19th and 20th streets. To a (ae tenant the rent will be moderate. For further particulars en- quireofS REDFERN, corner 19th street, or to L. F. WHIT! , Patent Of- fioe ap 15-3t* OR SALE —THESTOCK ano FIXTURES of a retail store, doing a good business. Rea- sons for selling will be made known by address- ing W. C. A., at this office, giving name and residence. Terms liberal. ap 2—2awif OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 170 acres, 40 of which is cleared, 15 or 20 well set in clover and timothy, and the balance in oak and hickory; some of which fs very heavy. It is handsomely Iocaled, in a thickly settled and rapidly improving neighborhood, near Bayly’s Corners, 63¢ miles sonthwest of Washington, and about the same distance from Alexandria and pemgenens well watered ; soll of the best qual- Beef and Pork are un- acon fs in an improved demand d.a56s. at auction. is dull as 4s. Td.ads. ‘a. avenue and Charleston Markets Cuareston, April 18 —Cotton is firm and co are unchanged; sales to-day of 3,000 ales at last quotation Baltimore Markets. Bavtimore, April 17—Flour is firm and unchange: ales of Howard street at $6.50. Wheat is dull, and a trifle lower. Corn is firmer, with an advance of la2c per bushel; white, by measure, 50a53c.; yellow, by mes- sure and weight, 54a56c. ity; buildings, a smail frame House and stable; | Larve French-plate Mirrors, in hea isions—! i ive: . contains a valuable stone quarry, and willbe sold S abegant erases ’ vy See —_ is is) shoulders Sic, in whole or in part, at a great bargain. Tiue un- | Elegant Cabinets, Bookstands, Etageres : : : upply of pork is light— questionable, and terms made eae For further particulars apply to F. H. SMITH, at Rouse of Representatives, or toJ.H.CLEVE- LAND, on the premises. feb 29-1 CONTAINING ONE sales of Mess at $17.25a$17 50. Lard 9fal0c Ohio whisky 350; city whisky 25a254¢ per gallon. Marble topand Gilt Centre Tables Side and Fancy Tables Morocco and Damask-covered Divans and Loun- ges Splendid Mantel Timepteces, in gilt and brenze, with Candelabras and Ornaments, &c. Porphyre Vases, Candlesticks, snd other Orna- New York Markets. New Yorx, April 17.—Flour has improved; ARM FOR SALE, hundred acres, about one half of it cleared, improved by a good, new two-story frame dwel- ments sales of 5.000 bbls.; common to good State ling House, &c. The land lies within sight of | stayniticent French China Dinner Service, for 36 > common to low grades of extra the Leesburg turnpike road, three and a half miles persons a$6.62/; mixed to standard South- above Georgetown, and near the Little Fails Bridge, in Fairfax county, Virginia; is watered by an unfailing stream, in a very healthy and pleasant neigiborhood. ‘Title perfect, and a chance fora decided bargain Inquire of J. F. BROWN, War Department. ap 12-eo3t VERY DESIRABLF FARM FOR SALE. ‘The subscriber will sell his farm in Fairfax County, Va., lying on the Leesburg turnpike, but a mile and a half above its junction with the Co- lumbia Turnpike, at Bailey’s X Roads The land is excellent. ‘Fhe farm contains 111 acre*s, a good yung orchard of apples and ches, a comforta- le though small dwelling house, and a capital barn. irty acres are of fine cultivable low rounds—twelve acres are in wheat. The place fis miles from Washington, and six miles from Alexandria, with turnpike communications from the gate to both cities. It Is at this moment the most desirable place known to be for sale within twenty miles of the Federal City. REUBEN KELSEY. P. 8.—Persons wishing further information may apply to W. D. Wallach at the Star Office, (who knows the place well,) or to me on the premises, ap l—wiw* POLLO HALL! APOLLO HALL!—FOR sale or lease, the lot on which the Apollo Hall formerly stood, fronting 48 feet 4 inches on Pennsylvania Avenue, south side. opposite the National Theatre, by a depth of 85 feet. This lot is generally considered about the best vacant lot on Pennsylvania Avenue fora safe investment. ‘Terms—one-third cash, the balance in one, two. and three years. Apply at No. 331, @ street, or of E. C. Dytr, Esq., Pennsylvania Avenue, between 12th & 13th streets, north side. up 10—eo2w FAOR RENT.—A TWO STORY HOUSE con- Elegant Dessert Service of French China, bea2- tfully decorated, each plate containing a view of some prominent scene in St. Peters- burgh Beautifully decorated French, Saxon, and India China Teaand Dessert Sets English Plated Dinner and Tea Service Rich set of Crystal cut-glass Ware fpiendid Table Ornaments, in gilt and silver- plate, with plateaus, &c. Superior Mahogany mirror front Wardrobes Mahogany Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Writing halis. Screens Large and Elegant Psyche Glass, inheavy carved frame and Pillars Mahogany and Walnut Bedsteads Wardrobes and Bureaus Weshstands and Toilet Sets Velve ,» Bruss ls and three-ply Carpets Silk and Damask Curtains Shades, Cornice, &c Mahogany Arm and Chamber Chairs, Tables, &c Large let of superior Coppet Cooking Utensils Silver plated Carriage Harness Also, at 4 o’clock— A large variety of rare and choice Wines and Liquors, eomprising— Madeiras, Sherries, Champagnes, Hock Old Port, Claret, French nac, Brown Stout Annisette, Curracoa, Holland Gin, &c. Some of which have been in cellar for thirty ears 2 Terms: $50 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing inferest. P.S —The house will be open for visitors on the day preceding the sale. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, mar 31—eodds Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer 7.90; fancy to extra Southern $7,62- Wheat is firm; sales of 3,000 bushels’ South- ern white $1.974. Corn is firm; sales of 20,- 000 bushels ; Southern mixed 63c. Pork is improving; sales of 300 bbls. mess at $17 18i. Beef is quiet; sales of 150 bbls. Chicago repacked at $13. Lard is ans, Whisky is firmer;saies of 150 bbls. Obio 677 GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Ggorcetows, April 17, 1855. Another small break has ocourred upon the canal at the nine mile level, about thirty-five miles from Georgetown, which has again caused a temporary interference to trade. It is supposed, however, that it will be suf- ficiently repaired to enable navigation to be resumed by the close of the weck. Business along our river wharves continues steadily to improve The number of vessels, mostly packets, now receiving and discharging ae ae is quite rue The supply of fish continues quite large— fully equal to the demand, No changes has oceurred in prices since our last The flour market continues in rather a drooping condition, and prices have slight! declined since our last report. Held at $6.62¢ $6.75 for shipping brands. At these prices shippers appear but little inclined to operate to any extent, and are conseyueptly waiting taining seven rooms, besides the kitchen, w th ALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY, oppo- | ‘2 8° the nature of the next steamer’s news. as through the house.’ Apply at 266, H street Be eee: | Wheat—red $1 40a81 50; white $1 45a$1 60 Getween isth and 19th street > ap 10-eo6t. 1V site the Railroad Depet, at Public Auc- tion—On MONDAY afternoon, April 2ist, at 44 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of ori- inal Lot No.3in Square No. 630, fronting 50 feet on north D street and 77 feet 1Lincheson New Jersey avenue, containing 5,255 square feet of ground, more or less, with the improvements, Corn—the last sale reported is a cargo of about 2,500 bnshels yellow measured at 45c. 8. OR REN T—A DESIRABLE THREE story brick house, with basement and back building, situated on 2d street, between B and C streets, north. The house contains nine rooms ; and, also, has smoke house, wood house, anda oO usTor a. The Brig ANDOVER, Capt. Atkins, jor the and will bi ick dispate! ood sized lot attached. The house is near Trin- | consisting of a three-story brick building, con- modes “For FREIGHT ep] 4 “3 ity Church, and in one of the most convenientand | taining in all twenty good rooms, arranged ex- HARTLEY & BROTHER, healthy parts of the city. Forfurther particulars, | pressly for a small hotel, with hot and cold water | ap 15 101 Water st., Georgetown. enquire at No. 171, next door. ap 12-diw* T PRIVATESALE —EIGHTEEN SMALL building lots for sale, corner of L. street and New Hampshire Avenue, near thecircle, First Ward, ranging in price from $0 to 160 dollars each. Termsfrom Sto 15 dollars permonth Par- ties purchasing with the view of building thereon, iansker or bricks (at market prices) tothe amount of 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured and gas throughout the building. The property is sttuated on the corner immedi- ately opposite the Depot, and from its location offers great inducements to persons desirous of engaging in business. It was built by the late Sonn Foy expressly for a second class hotel, who conducted it successfully unti his death. Terms: One-fifth in cash; the residue in he 18, 24 and 20 months, with interest, secured bya ht ty. deed OF reat on ricuiare address Stanislaus Mur- | eaten RUBBEK LONG COMBS, FOR Children. Also, Ladies’ Carpet Satchels, and Children’s School Bags, Hair Brushes, Combs of every description. Togetaer with many new and desirable goods for sale at ap 15-3t LAMMOND’S, 7th st. CUMBERLAND COAL. I['2S DAY DISCHARGING A CARGO OF by deed of trust on the property. Title indispu-| For further particu! CUMBERLAND COAL, which we are pre- table. For any other information apply to H. | ray, Bath) Ot Fee ee MODUIRE to deliver in large or small quantities, PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., bet. 18th & 19th] marl7—eokds JAS. C.McGUIRE, Auct, | P@ van run, mine, or fine. sts. ap 10—3m CASTLEMAN & BRO. SPRING MILLINERY. MES; PIERCE, IN THE SECOND STORY and ever Gitting’s Fancy Store, on Pa avenue, between &th and 9th sts., will open ap 15-3t 6th street, opposite National Hotel. DAME DEVOS AS REMOVED FROM BROWNS’ HO. H‘tet‘ro ARE CHANCE.—THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence eites, and will be sold at a great.sacri- | on TUESDAY, the 15th instant, her spring THE LAKES, 501 Pa, avenue, cone: A'timall cash Tuy eee ek the tal. | ene MILLINERY. "spit we | enherSpringenl Sameer? ABHIONS, 7 Asti payment, an 2 = will be opened to morrow, April 15th, at 2,9 ears. . No. 6, Lis’S STORE is 306 Pennsylvania | which > ert PER Goptto! Hill. seas wr” avenue, near Tenth street, maré | 9o'clock, for a few days only. « ap 16