Evening Star Newspaper, April 19, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY........00ceee+.. April 19, 1856. {7 Advertisements should be handed in by 12 o’clock, m., they may not appear until the next day. THE WEEKLY STAR for to-day can safely challenge competition, as affording the most reading matter, of the best quality, in the neatest style, and at the cheap- est rate of any weekly paper published. In addition to its full budget of reliable Wash- ington News, it contains a vast quantity of choice selected matter. —_—_-—————— SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Inteliigencer regards as authentic a statement made in the Journal of Commerce; by its Washington correspondent, that in case the British Government fail to recall Mr. Crampton the President will promptly dismiss him. The editor thinks that there is not so much truth in what the correspondent adds concerning the unanimity of the Senate in favor of that policy. Our friends of the Jx- tellagencer are slow in comprehending what nearly all others here have known for some time. We apprehend the Journal’s corres- pondent is correct in both statements. The Union is to-day defending the Kansas State bill of Senator Douglas from “ the mis- tepresentations of the Abolitionists.”” —_—__-see oe Taz Orrra.—Every seat in the National was filled last night. The ‘‘ Bohemian Girl,” as sung by the Pyne & Harrison troupe, brought forth constantly reourring and uni- versal plaudits. Louisa Pyne’s rendering of the *‘ Sky Lark” song, equalled that of Jenny Lind in similar pieces, if the taste and deli- cacy with which its wonderful passages were executed by Miss P. did not surpass the exe- eution of the Liad in her echosong. She has not the jLind’s power (volume) of voice, but her execution of such passages of music as are the gems of the “‘ Sky Lark,’’ touch the heart and charm the ear of a cultivated taste far more than Jenny Lind ever did in render- ing her songs of that class. Mr. Harrison’s piano passages and his fal- Setto execution, were again and again encored. Mr. Horncastle sung the role of Devilshoof with faultless correctness; but those who have heard Seguin in the part, can never be content with its execution in English by any other basso. It was Seguin’s master-piece He made the character in this country, and his fame deserves to be inseparably connected with it. Mr. Stretton, too, added greatly to the pleasantry of the evening. Miss Louisa Pyne wisely reserved the great Piece of the troupe for ber benefit, which comes off to-night, viz : the English version of Rossini’s chef d’ oeuvre ‘I Barbierre’’—The Barber of Seville—than which no other opera was ever so often performed in all countries, or so long maintained its superiority as em- bracing the most charming scores known to the history of the musical drama. Panopt To-nigut.—To-night Parodi gives ber anxiously anticipated concert at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall,jwhen those who are fortunate enough] to have secured seats will have an addition to the ordinary programme, “La Marteillaise * and ‘‘ The Star Spangled Ban- ner,’’ as nobody else but Parodican render them. Farodi sang in Baltimore last night at the new Assembly Rooms, to an audience of more than fifteen hundred people. The Sun in noticing the performance says: ‘‘ La Mar- seillaise was a most spirited effort, and de- livered with thrilling energy and all the for- vor and intensity of patriotic feeling. In the flashing eye, the arching neck, and the head advanced the imagination could realize the very eagie of France personified in the ar- tist.’’ Tae Inise News.—From A. Adamson we have Meagher’s new paper, and, from a hasty glance, it seems well filled with original and selected matter. Typographically it presénts @ good appearance. Gopgr’s Lavy Boox ror Mar, just received from J. Shillington, contains some twenty- seven fine embellishments, with articles to match, and we should think must be a most acceptable publication to the ladies. Correction.—Yesterday it was etated in the Star that the lady of President Piewe graced the Opera with her presence on the night before. It was, of course, an error, as Mrs. Pierce does not attend places of amuse- ment. It is impossible for an editor to look over all copy that goes into a daily paper. Had we seen the paragraph it would have been corrected. Tas New Yor« Suxpay Mercury.—We perceive that Father Southworth, “John Smith, Jr., of Arkansas,” is about to pelish in the New York Sunday Mercury hia re miniseences of Tammany Hall. They will afford a rich treat to the politicians of all par- ties in all quartersof the country. The queer old gentleman bas a remarkably retentive memory where politics are concerned, and is famous for discoursing, with pen in hand, of ceeurrences happening twenty years ago, with as much freshness and copiousness of detail as though they happened but yesterday. His reminiscences of Old Tammany will be well worth preserving. PERSONAL. «+++ Forrest is playing in Philadelphia. «+.« Hon. Robert Smith, of St. Paul’s, Minnesota, is at Willards’. «++» Ex.-Gov. Anthony of Rhode Island, and Col. Lincoln of New York, are stopping at Willards’. «+++ Parodi gave a concert in Baltimore last night, and gives one in Philadelphia on Tuesday night next. «+++ Gov. Wise attended a Democratic meet- ing in Richmond, on Wednesday night, and made a speech on the occasion. ++++Hon. James Lyons and Wm. H. McFar- land, of Richmond, Va., have arrived in this city, and are stopping at Willards. ++ J. Prescott Hall, formerly U. 8. Dis- trict, — of ra York, will be named for U. 8. Senator before the General Assem- bly of Rhode Island ayer «+++ Alanson Douglas, deceased, of Troy, whose death was announced last week, left a very large property—various! estimated at from ,000 to $1,000,000. His whole life from early manbood to old age, was devot to money—getting and keeping it. «+++ Horr Driesbacb, the “ Lion King,” got married two or three years 960, and became afarmerin Ohio. The other day he visited— at Zanesville, where they have been win- tered—his pet animals, which had not seen pra fae than two years, aud aie one exception appe to recognize him— and those which had been his capeelal favor- ites became jealous of the caresses he b2- stowed upon the others WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOssIP. The National Water Works.—We append hereto a copy of s paper signed by the Engi- neer of the National Water Works, which was yesterday laid on the table of the mem- bers of the House. We publish it that the country may duly comprehend the true facts involved in the question in issue, which have been greatly mystified by the efforts of out- siders desirous of making money out of a change the plan of the work, and by the sus- picions, engendered by speeches of honorablo gentlemen who, it strikes us, could hardly fail to entertain different opinions with refer- ence to the work, if they would trouble them- selves with a thorough investigation of all the points in the controversy : Tae Aqguepuct —The failure to grant some appropriation for the Aqueduct in the Defi- ciency Bill, will cause the stoppage of the work, great loss to the United States by forced sales of stock and property, and to the contractors who are now at work loss al- most ruinous. If their work is done during the healthy season of spring, they will make money; if during the unhealthy fall, they will lose. The cost of the work done under their con- contracts will remain the same to the United States; the cost to the contractors will be very much increased any members seem to be under the im- pression that there have been no estimates presented. By referring to Senate Ex. Doc. 48, 32d Congress, 2d Session, full estimates presented to Congress before the work was begun will be found. The same estimates are presented again in Doc. $2, the answers to Mr. Pringle’s resolu- tions of this session, with tables showing the variation of estimates lately made, with the advantage of over two years experience in carrying on the work. The new estimate falls slightly below the original here is a misapprehension as to the supply of water to the city also. In the documents above quoted it will be found that only the main trunks to the Capitol, Navy Yard, and — buildings are to be laid by the United tates, and that the tapping of these by branches to go through the streets and supply the other parts of the city, is left to be ar- ranged as Congress may direct. The city will lay the distributiog pipes, the privilege being given to them b Congress, or sold to them if Congress prefers, for a sum sufficient to keep the wholo work in repair. A water rent to be charged by the city upon every houso using the water will defray all expenses; and if the United States prefers, give also a revenue. If the $300,000 amendment of the Senate to the Defleiency Bill is granted, it will hasten the haps os of the work one year. If lost ayear is lost. If this be granted, the terms and conditions of further appropriations can be arranged in a special bill to ba brought in by the District Committee, which shou! pro- vide for the entire completion of the work within the estimate. M. C. Meies. A Noteworthy Incident. —The action of the House on Wednesday last upon the bill granting a pension to Mrs. Mary E. Tillman reflects great credit on the soul of that body. This !ady lost Ker husband and three sons in the Mexican war; and is left with a helpless younger family depending on her. Her dead all fell gallantly defending their country’s fiag. The bill, as reported, proposed to allow her the usual pension of cight dollars per month. Mr. Brooks, of South Carolina, under whom the father and two sons volunteered, made one of the most beautiful, affecting, and effective speeches in explanation of the cir- cumstances under which Mrs. T. applied for relief from the Government that was ever uttered on such a subject in the chamber. Mr. Mace, to the great credit of his heart, be it written, immediately proposed to increase the pension to twenty dollars a month ; and, in a few remarks, which won bim great praise from his political opponent:, as well as his friends, materially aided to procure the en- actment of the bill. The California Democratic State Conven- tion.—We have an interesting Ictter from a subscriber at San Franeisco, giving some ac- count of the proceedings of the recent Demo- cratic State Convention at Sacramento. It is as follows : San Francisco, March 19, 1356. Editor of the Star: I have recentiy turned from our State Convention in Sac mento. Ex-Governor Bigler introduced the Buchanan resolutions, embracing a clause in- structing the delegates to be elected to cast their votesforMr. Buchanan. As thusdrawn up they were laid on the table. Subsequent- ly, they were taken up in the commiitce on resolutions, and after being amended eo as simply to express @ preference for Mr. Buch- anan, they were reported by a majority of one vote. Among the resolutions reported by the committee and adopted, was one endorsing the National Administration and its policy. There was a severe contest for the delegates to Cincinnati, and all of those chusen aro per- sonally friendly to President Pierce A tre- mendous effort was made to defeat Col. Inge, who sent on his resiguation of the U.S Dis trict Attorneyship shortly before going up to the Convention. His warm personal friend- ship for President Pierce was of course the main ground of the opposition to him. The fight was made on him, and his supporters triumphed. The anti-Pierce men centred their votes on Lt. Beale, as the opponent of Col. In, Ihave time only to add that California cannot fail to vote for any nomi- nees of the Cincinnati Convention. . ET. A Valuable Work.—The Smithsonian In- stitution has just received by means of its system of exchanges, the following work which is one of the finest productions of the modern press. It is entitled ‘‘ Architectural Monu- ments of Early Christianity in Constantinople, from the fifth to the twelfth centuries,’ and was edited by order and under the auspives of the King of Prussia It is most important, for a whole era in the history of tho fine arts, asthe most accurate surveys of St. Sophia's Cathedral that prototype of Byzantine archi- tecture, as well as of other christian architec tural remains at Constantinople, were ex- ecuted by Prof Salzenberg, the editor, under peculiarly favorable circumstances The Entertainment —The “ reception’ at the residence of Speaker Banks, on the night before last, was not behind any similar enter- tainment in the federal metropolis occurring this season, as marked as it has been for the elegant and tasteful splendor of its parties in fashionable society. It was attended bya large number of ladies and gentlemen from all sections of the country, sojourners among us, and many fashionable citizens A fine band of music enlivened the scene, and an artistic and bountiful supper added greatly to the pleasure enjoyed by the throng of guests who crowded the saloons of the honor able Speaker and his estimable lady. Tiberia.—The trustees, under the deed of trust, made by the late Governor Stevens, of Maryland, to the American Colonization So- ciety (African,) have contracted for the build- ing of a fine ship for the Society. The amount donated by the deed of trust to the noble charity, especially to build this vessel, wes $36,000 The trustees are—J. H B. Latrobe, Esq., Dr. James Hall, of Baltimdre, and the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey. A Mr Abrams, of Baltimore, is the contractor. The President, accompanied by the Secre- tary of the Navy, and his private secretary, Sidney Webster, Esq., left Washington by the 44¢p m., train yesterday, for Annapolis, to visit the steam frigate Merrimac this morn- ing. They are expected to return this after- noon. We hear that quite a number of the members of both Houses of Congress went over to-day. The Current Operations of the Treasury artment.—On yesterday, 18th of April, there were of Treasury warrants auteced on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stocks.... $31,220 48 For the Treasury Department. 27,466 14 For the Interior Departmen: 121,814 09 For CustomS.....sseessceeees 20,026 14 War warrants received and en- tered. ssessceseceecesereeeeees 52,574 09 War repay warrants received an: entered. se = 1,675 46 Interior re; and ente: 1,675 46 On account of vy 96,011 72 Repayment on account BVY..c0s00 21,309 65 From Customs 118,317 94 From miscellaneous sources. 614 64 From Lands......cesseessees 17,625 00 OO or or CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Senate, yesterday, after we went to press, the balance of the day’s session was de- voted to the consideration of private bills, a number of which were passed; among them being one for the relief of Mrs Elizabeth V. Lomax, and one for the relief of Franck Tay- lor. An ineffectual motion was made to take up the bill to incorporate the ‘Columbia Wood Gas Company,”’ of the District of Columbia. In the House, at the conclusion of the speech of Mr. Walker in favor of the refer- ence of the bills reported with favorable re- commendations from the Court of Claims to the Committee of the Whole House— Mr. Ritchie obtained the floor, but gave way. They then went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, and again taking up the Deficiency bill, the following, among other amendments, were concurred in : ‘For filling up and draining the grounds in the vincinity of the national | Peete known as the Botanio garden, and for walling the creek which passes through the same, $5 650."" ‘For continuing the grading and planting with trees the unimproved portions of the Mall, $10,000.” Among the amendments non-concurred in were the following : ‘« For the repairs of Pennsylvania avenue, $3,000."" ‘For taking care of grounds south of the President's House, continuing the improve- ments of the game, and keeping them in or- der. $3 000 ”’ “For construetion of a sower in Judiciary square, $6,000.’ ‘‘ For filling up a ravine in Judiciary square, $3,000.” ‘For placing the sewer openings alon Pennsylvania avenue under the footway, ani trapping tue same, $8,000.’’ “ For the purchase of trees and tree-boxes, $5,000.?? ‘For repairs of the Navy Yard and upper bridges of the Eastern branch of the Potomac river, $5,000.”” Mr. Smith, of Virginia, moved to insert in the bill an Supropeiasian of $6,000 for the re pairs of the Potomac bridge, known as the ~ Long Bridge.’’ He stated that this amend- ment was in exact conformity with the re- uirements of the Commissioner of Public uildings and the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior Owing tothe heavy pressure of the ice a portion of the bridge was in a very dangerous condition, and re- quired repairs to prevent, perhaps, a most se- rious catastrophe. The appropriation was re- quired not only on private but public consid- erations. The amendment was rejecte1. The committee, having disposed of all the amendments of the Senate, rose and reported its action to the House. The question being on the said amend- ments— Mr. Phelps demanded the previous ques- tion ; which was seconded ; and the bill was postponed until Monday. On motion of Mr. Phelps, from the commit- tee of conference on that measure, the House receded from its disagreement to the Senate’s amendment to the West Point Academy ap- propriation bill increasing the compensation of certain employees there. And then they adjourned until Monday next. Srartuing Mesmeric Errects.—The John- son (Mich ) Citizen, of last week, says: Dr. Samuel P. Hart, was tried in the Circuit Court, Judge Johnson, for committing a rape on the person of Miss Caroline Church. tle was convicted and sentenced to ten years im- risonment in the State Prison. It appears Tom the evidence that Miss Church was be- ing magnetized by the defendant, for a para- lysis of one limb and an arm Some nine months subsequent she was delivered of a child. She swore that she did not know whose child it was—that she never had had inter- course with any man, to her knowledge; and that she did not know her situation until con- fined. The parents of the girl swore that young men did not visit her, and that the de- fendant had ample opportunity to commit the offence. The people also introduced two gen- tieman who have been in the habit of mag- netizing persons, who testified that a person could be magnetized so as to be unconscious. The trial lasted two days. A. Blair appear- ed for the people, and 8. C, Wood for the de- fence. <i 1CE.—REV. DAVID 8 DOG- GETT,D.D., Pastor of the Southern M. E. Church, be by divine permission, preach to-morrow, atold Trinity Church, Sth street, at the hours of 11a m and8o’clock p.m. — 1t*® UNITATIAN CHURCH.—ON TO- MORROW EVENING a series of dis- courses will be commenced on the subject of Future Punishment, to be continued for several Sunday evenings The subject of the first will be ‘‘The Law of Retribution ’’ 3 The public is invited to attend. it Bee OES OF THE PROCEEDINGS of the World’s Convention of Young Mcn’s Christian Assoejations held in Paris in August last, have just been received and can te obtained from the undersigned. Price 25 cents. Also, the proceedings of the first Canvent'on of American You*g Men’s Christian Associations at $15a hundred, or 20 cents wipe eopy. These reyorts contain a large amount of valuable infor ition, besides able addresses &c per to WILLIAM J. RHEES, Washington. opie” cK" IRST WARD ANTI-KNOW- NOTHING MEETING —The citizens of the First Ward opposed to the Know Nothi: co requested to meet on WEDNESDA Ev NING, the 23d instant, at 73 o’clock, at the Hall formerly known as the Gratiot Bu! one door west of tbe Circle, for the pur of electing five delegates to represent this Ward in the city convention to nominate a candidate for Mayor; also, to nominate one Alderman, three members of the City Council, and one Assessor for the Ward. ap 19-3t = NOTICE —THE ANTI-KNOW Nothing voters of the Third Ward are requested to meet in the hall of Combs’ Build- ing. south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and ‘Tenth streets, on TUESDAY EVEN. ING, 22d instant, at 7 o'clock, for the pi of electing five delegates to represent the Ward in the Mayoralty Convention ap 19-STu2t ces" A PRELIMINARY MEETING of the voters of the Fourth Ward op- to Know Nothingism, held at Washington all, on the evening of the [7th inst., Dr. Wil- jiam Jones was called to the chair, and Hugh B Sweeny appointed Secretary The object of the meeting having been brietly stated by the chairman, on motion of Mr. Geo. MeNelr, it was resolved that “ The President and Secretary of this meeting be au'horized to make arrangement for an adjourned meeting for the purpose of selecting delegates from the Fourth Ward, to the Nominati Convention for the mayoralty. at the ensuing «lection..” @& ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE vo. TERS OF THE FOURTH WARD— The voters of the Fourth Ward opposed to Know Nothingism, are requested to assemble at Wash ington Hall, (Jate Re? on Louisiana avenue ONDAY EVENING, the 2ist, at7}¢ o'clock, for the purpose of selecting delegates to the con- vention about to assemble to nominate a suitable candidate for the gts WILLIAM JONES, Chairman, ap 19-2 H. B. BWEENY, Secreta'y. ings,.| LECTURE ON PROPHECY, byMr Crarrton, at Island Hall to-morrow, at La. m and 3% p.m. Thepublicisinvited. 1t# UNION er aT TEE are hereby noti: to meet at your Ad: MONDAY EVENING, ‘Aprisi, at? o’clock, in full uniform, for aril. order o' Ong, Rexsx: BY ote ETER HARRISON, O.S. MASONIC.—A CALLED COM- munication of Washington Naval Lodge, No. 4, will be held at their hall on SATURDAY EVENING next, the 19th instant, at 7} o’clock, at which time a Lecture on Masonry will be delivered by .W.P.@.M,B.B.Frencn All Masons in at eng Goa noe order e Wors! 3 ap ieee SOSEPH MUNDELL, Sec’y. U. S. Marshal's Office, A 14, 66. 3 til the Ist May nex! sonsindebdted to John A. Smith’ Clerk of the Bir. nit and Criminal Courts of this District, for which accrued in either of said Ceurls in the years 1851, ’52, '63, and ’S{ All accounts then unpaid I must proceed, as directed, to collect ac cording tolaw. J. D. HOOVER, Marshal. apt LAST NOTICE —CORPORATION TAXES.—AL Liner 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- quent on day will be advertised for sale forthwith. THOMAS JEWELL, Co'lector of Taxes. GrorGEgTown. April 4th, 1856. P. 8.—Persons disposed to pay their taxes can do so by calling on 1m) we panes « Henry C Jewell, corner of Gay an -, George- town. a Bh ap Sater Who is the Man WITH THE IRON MASK? ap 19-1t y= SHAVING SOAP—A superior ar- ticle and warranted to give satisfaction, for sale at LAMMOND’S, 7th st. ap 19-3t Gass YOUTHS AND CHILDREN’S HATS of every variety and style, in great abundance, at STINEMETZ’S, ap 19-eolw Pa. av. bet. 13th and 14th sts. R SALE—A BEAUTIFUL YEAR OLD FILLY, dam Oleana, by Clark Mills Western Stallion. Enquire of A. Sxuck- inc, No. 18 Loulsiana atenye, between an ‘9th streets, ap 19-3t* OST .—On Thursday, the 17th inst ,on Penn- sylvania avenue, or dropped in one of the stores, a Lady’s Gold Enamelied BREAST-PIN. The dnder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it wi the Mesers. GALT, Jewellers. ap 19-20% Le )T .—On the afternoon of Friday, the 18th inst , between No. 393, on C street, passing down 44 to Pennsylvania avenue, and down the avenue as far as the National Hotel, a small round SILK PURSEy with stec! clasp, containing a small sumofgo'd The person who picked it up will please ieave {t at this office where he will be suitably rewarded. ap 19-1t* RS. CLOUD, TEACHER OF Embreid- ery, would inform the ladies of Washington that she will te in tke city for a limited time and is prepared to give lessons in all the various styles of Embroidery. Applications addressed to 393 Massachusetts avenue will receive immediate at- ap 19-3t tenifon. 5 000 BBLS. POUDRETTE. 9 10,000 tbs. De Burgh’s No.1 AMMO- NIATED SUPER-PHOSPHATE, annalyzed by Dr. Stewart, Chemist to Maryland Agricultu- ral Society. 300 tons of MEXICAN GUANO, at 8. F. SPAULDING’S, Varnum Buildings, ap 19-eotf No. 59 Louisiana avenue. MARBLE MANTELS: ARBLE MAN T ELS AT NORTHERN PRICES —The subscriber has for sale a choice assortmert of Plain and Ornamental Ital- ian Marble MANTELS of the newest patterns and superior finish, which he has determined to dispose of at as low prices as can be procured in any of the Northern cities. Persons desirous of purchasing will find it to thelr advan’ to call JACOB VEIBMEYER, Marble and Brown Stone Yerd, on 14th, ap 19-SM W3t* Corner C street. A CARD TO THE LAD . RS. NATER, FASHIONABLE DRESS- maker, No 478 Ninth street, between D and E, for many years experience in the business in Philadelphia, solicits a share of the public pa- tronage, and, from long experience, will safely romire satisfaction to all who Reuion on her. ust received the LATEST FASHIONS from New York ; also, anew style NEG LIGEE. WANTED-—Several Young Ladies to work at the above business. ap 19-21* NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, BEG LEAVE TO INEORM MY OLD Cus- tomers and the public generally, that I have acain resumed business next door to my old stand, under the firm of C. Woopwarp, Son & Co , where we will keep constantly on hand an assort- ment of STOVES and GRATES of all kinds. Alse, REFRIGERATORS, WATER-COUL- ERS, BOSTON hot BATHS, FES, CHIL- DREN’S CABS, &c. All of which we wiil sell very low for cash ipoemeel es usacall. C. WOODWARD, SON & CO Penn. av. bet., 10th and 11th sts. LIME!—LIME!—LIME! HAVE NOW ON HAND A THGUSAND berrels of the best quality of WOOD-BURNT LIME, which I can and will sell chaaper than any other manufacturer in Washington. 1 will, also, from this day open a kiln of wood burnt Lime every week, so that it can always be bad fresh and good Aiso, constantly on hand a splendid article of CEMENT, HAIR and PLASTER which will be sold cheap. LAWSON P. HOOVER, Potomac Lime Kiins, 27th street, one square south of the Lower Bridge, near Georgetown. ap 38-20t TU THE LADIES. E HAVE IN STORE THE FOLLOW- ing Goods, which we are pre} to sell from 20 to 25 per cent. less than the usual prices, having just purchased them at auction at great sacrifices: 500 Swiss Embroidered Collars, from 62% to $2.50 2 Siik Robes at $20, worth $25 150 Eugenie do., (20 yardseach) at ¢5 10 pieces black Silk, very cheap A sucoaes assortment of colored Silks 200 Stella Shawls, very low 150 Scarfs, hew designs 75 printed bordered do., all wool 500 Linen Tablecloths, a! great sacrifices £00dozen Ladies’ Linen Handkerchiefs, great bargains 600 Cambric and Swiss Bands, all prices Tog-ther with a great many. other desirable g00ds, which will be sold very low. 5 R. W. CARTER, 2 ap 19-e02w Cor. 7th st. and La. avenue shsgs Grand Exhibition & May Ball. ROF. H.W. MUNDER TAKES GREAT pleasure in announcing to the public that his Grand EXHIBITION AND MAY BALL will take place at his Hall Seer P the Star Office) on THURSDAY EVE- NING, May Ist, 1856 He has exerted himself to the utmost of his ability to render this Exhibition, if possible, more brilliant than the one — by him last ear at the National Theatre. al new, beau- ifal, and complicated Dances will be introduced, together with a portion of his former favorite col- lection. ‘The following programme of Dances are supe- rior in point of beauty, grace, and execution than any offered to a Washington audience: 1, College Hornpipe, by 4 masters. 2. La Cachucha, by 8 misses, two of which are 5 and 6 years of age. Cracovienne, by 4 misses, (Elsler style.) La Smolenski, by 4 misses . Highland Fling, by 3 masters. . Gavot de Vesires, by 2 misses. - El Jelee de Jeres, by a mins, (Elsler style ) . Pas de Trois, by 2 misses, 5 and 6 years of age, anda master? This dance isdanced with much Troan and is both difficult and graceful. WwW. — Waltz, by Prof. Munder and 2 young dies, 11, The Grand Flower Dance, by 2 m introduced by the Viennoise Children. It is composed of 16 arches and 16 circles, of roses of every variety and color. 12. The Grand Shaw! Dance, by 32 misses, which has been altered and improved. with the exception of the Crowning Scene, the Grand March, and Ascension upon the Throne, which has are been considered t WEBER’S MILITARY AND COT IN ‘The ladies who attended the Theatre Ball, BAND ise ed for the occasion. Professors’? are cordially invited to be ory there will be no invitation cards dis- t ° i N. B.—It has been rumored foxes malicious son that my hall is not 1 leatly Seen oy old the great crowd that will attend my exhibi- tion To ape the publie to the contrary, I CrwAnee have had the building th bly examined, and it has been pronounesd oe cauipeeat builder to be perfectly safe. ap 19—eoth LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post O fice, Washington, D.C., at 1856. {Ordered to na Navertised in the “ Evening Star,’’ agreeableto the following section of the the newspaper having any daily paper pub- That the in any post Post Office Law—it the circulation lished in Washington : Suc. 5. And be it further enacted list of letters remaining uncalled for office in anycity, town, or vild: shall be printed, shall, hereafter, be Eokea ents oalein the news; per ei circulation Within the of the deli to be Gecided ‘by the pocimanter: such office.) @ Persons applying for letters tu the following list, whl please say they are ADVERTISED. LADIES’ LIST. ures Ww Beasley. MissJeanie Hamiiton, Ballance, Miss J B 9 Herlikey, Maria Barclay, Mrs SC Mary nh Summers, ies 2 Hammond, Deborah Summers, Irving, Miss Mary Smithsen, Mrs ME 7. Capp, Margaret A Jenkins, Miss KS Sch Diggs, Miss Marg’t Johnson, Daly, Mrs James King, Catharine Damall, Miss JH Kitis, Mra J Davis, Mise H Kemble, Miss M Dawning, MraF Kelley, Adeline Damel, Mre a Kennedy, Auna FE Duval, Ann M Kelsy, Mrs Doolin, Mary Love, Mre De Janon, Mrs P gn Whitecar, Ann Willtamson Marg’tM Wingate, Miss Ginny Waison, Mise MR Young, MraJP Young, Miss Eltza , Miss Lucie Marks, Mary E Filliews, Mrek = Mangan, Mary Fletcher, Mra Geo Mullens, Kate Fletzher, Emily Marlow, Mra WH Griffith, Mrs F = Madison, Laura Grifith, Mrek Middleton, Miss R INITIAL.—Ladies’ Sewing Association, GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Glick, Jno B McCann, James Armstrong, Com we McNerry, Lawrence Allen, Thos P MeGuavegs!. MW Allen, Thos ri McKevitt, Wm Abbercumbey, Capt Garvey, James = McHenry, Heury Jas Grabam, Francis Nicholson, Wu © Arthur, 2 A Gouldberry. Capt Naylor, Thos Anthony, Jno Gallagher. &F Norton, Allensworth, Jas Grimstes¢, BF Noyes, J W Appleby, HA Wm Gillespie, 4B Newby, Jas P Arhe, A'S Graham, Louts Noyes, J C Adame, AW ‘Ball, W Newman, Geo Barton, Willonghby Hunt, Washington Neale, k 5 Brown, Sami Holt, Walter © Obold, F Brown, Dr Wm Hall, Wm B Pitman, W 5 Babbingten,Wm Henry, WP Pearce, Thos Bryan, WA Hall, WA Phillips, Capt Thoec Beicher, Wm W Howell, Thos © = Pentagruel, Peter P Bruce, Robt J Hyde, T W Poll, Pani Berton, P.O Hardin, Mr Peregroy, NR Boley, Olfver Hettioger, Poylon, MicLaet Brackstone, Mark Hawes, Juo J Pomroy, Munson Boyle, Liewellyn Heald, Jno A Pelbem, Jobn Brown, Jno? Holibregt, 3 Prayn, J VL Baker, Jno Holfred, 8S Payne, BB? Branson, James A Hammond, Henry Peyton, HE Boynton, J C Hackington, Geo Pool, Bdward Brooks, Rev Jacob Healey, Riliott M Power, Emannel T . Hall, Eaward Rosecraus & Jobu tdgesJu0 C Heston, Daniel Rogers, HF reckenridge,Jao leaton, Daniel Hogbes, Hon Chas Resher, Thos a |, Alfred Reeder. Ralph Brissey, Isaiah = Hall, Jncob Raiford, P Butcher, Juo Jones, Capt Wm B Rhodes, W Blood, Henry 2 Jordon, WA Rittenhsuse, Jas R Burns, Henry J Johnson, Thos 8 J 8 Reynolds, Jobe W Brown, Beury Johnson, Thos Rourke, Jose Butler, Geo B Johnron, 8 W Rogers, G W Butler, Geo Judah, Sam’ Reilly, Garrat Bodaman, Godfrey Jones, Richard Robinson, David Biseell, EM Jesup, MF Robinson, Gov C Brooks, Chas H Jones, Juo R Rawland, a Brown, Charies Johnson, Jesse Seller, Wm J Bailey, Alexis 3 Johnson, Lt Jas D Bagley, AC 3 June, James M Smith, Sampson Brunda, & Jones, Joo W Sawers, Richard Coleman, Walker Johnson, Maj Edw Scoby, Levi Cone, WB Jchuson, DG th; John Coleman. Col W Jones, Thos O Colder, Wim, jr Kerr, Wm Clavery, Wa Kent, Jae Clements, T A Knight, Jno B Cartis, Rev LW = Keefer, Benry Carpenter, Patrick Knight, BM Conal, PO Kittridge, Geo W % Scott, Jno B Ca houn, Capt P — Kessler, Geo B por Clarvoe,J AW Lewis, Columbus W Som: Chinn, Jao Lewis, Wm Stu: Curtis, JB Loring, Col WW Satterthwaild, FB Cleary, James Latta, 8.N Sulliven, Daniel Casper. JM Lenin, Patrick Btick, DH Cornwell, Juo J _— Long, Jno Stuart, Hon David Conners, Jemmie Loug, Michael ag Cochran, James Lamtbam, MS Cruit, James Lee, W Cali, GW Lore, Col James Camden, Judge Gid- Luckett, J J eon D Lochbochier, F Clark, Frank Lewis, Cooper,Gen DH Loring, OH 2 Culp, Daniel Little, a F Car: ColOW Milburn, WM rigan, Crandall, Chas P, jr Morrison, WC Coffreth, Col AH Mann, Dr TTS Cummings, AB, jr Miller, Thos Culbertson, Alber’n Marshal, Samuel Van Arman, John Dunkelson, Wm = Metab, 8'C Vowels, DW Demp ter, WR Meem, Gen AR Vickers, RA Drayton, WS Meehan, Rev Wein man, Joo P Drummond, Nich’s Madoson, Jno Wootworth, WW Dixon, James Mabie, Levt Weaver. 4 B Doran, EC Maokens, Jao W Wed, T W ». David Wo Murray, J 8 Wiikte, Mortimer Elgar, Wm Morgan, JD Ward, LP Everett, Richard = Manking, Jao Wankowlez, L Elliot, Robert K Marriott, Capt JC Wolf, 3 B Elifot, Robert Murphy, J Wiles, Maj Jas Elitor, RC Mi Williams, Jos & Kaston, Jas Walker, Joo T a Wortbington, Jos lenry Wallace, J n, Terence Miller, Dr HJ Menze, Berman Michael Monsarrat, @ H Miller, @ W Mitchell, Watkins, Gilbert @ Wiltem: = bd Faulkner, BB Mea’ey, E A Falkner, BE Miller, &P avid Green, Wharton Mahon, Ch Williams, Daniel B Gallizher, TJ Merr Weit, Raimond Gillet, Silee M NITIALS, Oriental Lodge, No. 19; Franklin Lodge, No.1, V0 U.B: Columbia Eocampment, No.1; National inatttate; Minister from Greece; Minister of Venzuela; Mr. ——, © AC. 2; Editor of People's Paper; U. 8. Agric] Society ; Private Cit: izens; A. 8. JAS. G. BERRET, P. M. April 19, 1856. United States Patent Office, Washington, April 18, 1856 O*’ THE PETITION OF JOSEPH WHIT- WORTH, of Manchester, England, praying for the extension of a patent granted to him, bear- ing date the 2d August, 1942, for an improvement in ‘‘Machine for sweeping and cleaning streets,” for seven beg from the expiration of said patent, which tal lace on the 2d day of August, 1856 : It is ordered, that the petition be heard at the Patent Office on Monday, the 14th of July next,at 12 o’clock m.; and all ns are notified to ap- pear and show cause, ff any they have, why sala petition ought not to be granted. Persons opposing the extension are required to file in the Patent Office their objections, specially set forth in writing, at least twenty days before the day of meaiae: all testimony filed ‘by either party to be used at the said h must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the office, which will be furnished on application. The testimony in the case will be closed on the 3d day of July; depositions and other papers relied upon as testimony must be filed in ie of- fice on or before the morning of that day; the ar- guments., if any, within ten days thereafter. rd , also, that this not! et in the Union, Intelligencerand Evening Star, Wash- ington, D. C.; Republican, Baltimore; gee | Argus, Philadelphia; Day Book, New York, an: Post, Boston, Massachusetts once a week for three successive weeks previous to the Mth day of July next, the day of hearing. CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. P.8.—Editors of the above papers will — copy and send their = he Patent Office, @ paper containing notice. apr ibn tawaw | CONSEQUENCE OF R EMOVAL,A French PIANO for sale which can be seen at Mr BETOUT’S, 258 Penna. avenue. ap 18-2t® SUN DIALS! LL K NDS OF SUN-DIALS TO BE HAD for cash, cheap. Old Dials repaired and set, intownorcou try. Address JAS. SWORD, Sign of the Sun Dial, north side Pa. avenue, between 3d and 4% streets, Washington, D. C. ap 1S—lw* es GREAT ATTRACTION TO THE TRADE. HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND HAVE on exhibition, a | and han assortment of Rockingham Yel ow Wares, believed to be the first of this kind of Ware ever offered be- fore in this< ity, and which will be sold reesonable. The trade are respectfully invited to call and examine ths Goods at my store, No. 526 corner of 7th and D streets. apis A. GREEN. OST—On the night of the 17th instant, a half- dozen flat FILES. The finder will be suit- ably rewarded by lea’ them at Mr. FLYNN’S Coach Shop, 305 D street, bet 12th and 13th. ap 18 3t PRING MANTILLAS.— THE LADIES are lee lly informed that we are now pre- ES to exhibit a beautful assortment of the test — LA! of Silk and Lace Mantillas GETT, NEWTON. MAY & CO. ap 18-6t corner Penn. av and 9h st Pal 2 lint nero beemas bl ceed eee ILK AND SEREGE ROBES.— JUST S' received several invoices of Silk and Berege Robes of the latest Paris styles, to which we re- apectfully invite the attention of the Ladies We are daily reseiving large invoices of Dress and Fancy Goods. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO. ap 18-6t corner of Penn av. ahd 9h st. Finch & Son,) still continues to on the Painting business in all its various . co fally solicits of former patron and the ie uy public general! A continuance of their favors. All work coni for by him will be execu- Lar ee) ot ess and fidelity. Orders be lett an unual, ef 6 etd mand, cor ner 13th and E streets. JNO. SUMMERFIELD FINCH. A CARD. HE UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THE firm of D carry ap 1l-im which, being issued weekly, or oftener, shall have the largest of at ————— AMUSEMENTs. TENTS. NATIONAL TREATEY~ KUNKEL & CO.... ; JOHN T. FORD PRICES Family Circle and Galleries Benefit of Miss LOUISA PYNE And mort positively the last ap 4 Pyne & Harrison" ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY THIS EVENING, APRIL 1 Will be presented the Opera ot | THE BARBER OF SEVILLE After which, Miss LOUISA PYNE wii “ Rode’s Air,” with varia: ‘ular — by par Mr. W. HARRISON will « TONS pa ice a Seidiar Pat "TMH On MONDAY, April 21st, Mr. JAMES W. WALLACK, Jr. Will aj in the "PHE IRON Masi Pe The French Dancers MAD ClOcC. MONPLASIR in Two Deen? MB. Mr. JOS. JEFFERSON The Box Sheet for soz wit be open hours between 9 a.m. and MWLLE TERESA PARODI'S Conce ing i THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. ae Te PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY In. formed that, | a great nember Of distingsished yee py a have been unable to obtain ad: to first Concert, M'LLE TERESA PARODI, : assisted by M’ME AMALIA PATTI STRAKOsCH, ND SIGNOR LEONARDI, Under the direction of MAURICE STRAKOSCH, Will give another GR&AND CONC: ON SATUKDAY EVENING, ~% AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL’ The Programme will include, besides from the of sacred, o'ass! be rey musi¢, that soul-stirring ‘American’ Ne tfonal Song, “ THE STAR-8PANGLED BANNER’ Arranged as a Duo, end sung by M’LLE PARODI AND MAD. STRAKORCH ——————$—$—$— — The celebrated French National Hyman, LA MARSEILLAISE, Will be sung M’lle PARODI, b by ; ’ 7 request of vest of of this Mission many dist! PROGRAMME. M’LLBE TERESA PARODI will sing— 1. “Come Bello,”’ Grand Aria from Lucrzia . our +++-Donizett 3. “With Verdure Clad,’ Aria from the Cre- BLION...--cceee-eeeee +Hayden 4. ‘“‘Hummel’s Celebrated i. 5. The Grand Duetto from Norma, ) with Mad 6. Twe Staz-Spancirp Banner,§ Sitrekoceh M’ME AMALIA STRAKOSCH will sing— 1. “The M Wocdland Maid.”’ ( 2. “The Spell is Broken ” 3 Within a mile of Edinboro’. SIGNOR LEONARDI will sing— 1. Graad Aria, from Lucia 2. Romanza, from Trovatore M.STRAKOSCH wi | perform the following of bis own composi ions : 1. “*‘Da Sylphide” 2. “Magic Bell” 3. Wickes peace Othello,” for the left hand alone And Fantasie on Nailonal Airs M. SrRaxoscn will perform on a magnificent forte from the celebrated manufactory of Denke & Sons, in Boston, and kind!y loaned by R. Davis, s Admission ONE DOLLAR. Beats can be secured, without extra cbarge, at the music and 3 eae store of R. Davis, Esq oat 7; concert commence at § ap 18- GRAND ASSEMBLY: THE FIRST GRAND ASSEMBLY ov TEE UGLY CLUB Will be given at ANACOSTIA HALL, NAVY YARD, THURSDAY EVENING, April 24th, 1556. Tickets FIFTY CEN TS—edmitting 2 gentle. man and ladies " Tho 8 Denbam, ap 18,19,21 20% Manogers. W Howell, B Berkley FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Mavor’s Orricr, ? wabiogse, Apruil7, 1856, § RSWARD OF FIVE HUNDKED DOL lars is —— offered for the apprehension and conviction WASHINGTON NAILoR, who was arrested for burglary and admited to bail, and who has sinceabsconded. Said Na‘lor is about thirty-six years of age, about five feet tight inches high, dark comp:exion, weight about 140 pounds; when spoken to has a downward look, and ts talkative and speaks quick. He bad at the time he left a full swit of bair, and was unaccustomed to shave any portion of his beard, which was very long when be left ap i8-iw JNO T. TOWERS, Mayor _ LADIES: Your Immediate Attention is most respect- fully Solicited |! aemmiapeteeoenpemennteneraeioery nance R.C.STEVENS, DEALER IN FRENCH MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS I EMBRACE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY of the seasons to inform my friends and, the public that my stock of Straw NETS. Boys’ HATS and FLATS, © Trimming, best French and American Ar- tifictal Flowers, Ribbons, Silks, [!lusions, Erg- lish and Italian Crapes, Neapolitan, Tuscan Swiss, French Lace, Suton, Florence and Eng- lish Bonnets, white and black Ribbons, ful! as- sortment, all of which will be cold at the lowest market prices for cash. P.S.—Just received 100 Stakers, 50 bik Bon- nets, 50 boxes double and single Rucbe, green Ribbon and Silk to trim Shakers. ap 15-tf NEW RESTAURANT: METROPOLITAN HOUSE" (Formeriy the Verandab) Penna. avenue, between 10th and 11th streers HIS HOUSE HAS UNDERGONE A thor- h renovation and improve- Z ment, and will be opencd on MON-| DAY next, undera new management.| The BAR will, at all times, be supplied with the very best LIQUORS and SEGARS ap 13-3.* LEATHER‘ NOTICE OF UNION LEATHER STOKE NOX J8 THE TIME TO BUY LEATHER, OF ALL KINDS, CHEAP! ae A large lot of French and American Ca’f Skin Ase, French Patent Leather, all of the best rMorvceo and Undressed Gost Skins 08: ¥ 100 Sides Sole Leather and Skirting, and Har- are all to me 8 visit. — Poy JOHN ©. SHAPER, ap 18-3 Pa. av. bet. 13th and 13 sts “THE SOCIETY OF ST. TAMMANY; oR KNIGHTS OF THE COLUMBIAN ORDER. Embracing a full and authentic history of Tammany Hall, with Sketches of Parties and Cliques, being the REMINISCENCESOP EX-POLATICIAN, EDI ¥ JOHN SMITH, Jr., of Arkansas. EABOVE WORK, WHICH WILL Prove to be ore of the most remarkable interesting chronicles of political events ever 1s sued from the press, which will isy bare to public paz> the entire secret machinery of polit!- egies aants and schemers, will be commenced in ie NEW YORK MERCURY For Sunday, April Wt, and will be comprised and completed in ten com- tive cha) *“The MERCURY is the largest, bandsomest and most interesting weekly paper a eat and y features al el be found inne otber paper It INTERESTING TALES AND ROMANCES, Entertaining ogres ad forthe Family Direle, Graphic Sketches of Men and Manne’, RELIABLE CORRESPONDENCE, ea perfect daguerreotype view Lite 2 the Great Metropolis of the Unton. ERCURY may be had regulariy st 2° eats hour in Wash te City, of OF —— LINGTON ; or will vent ty mall UY OLD Si 50 to the KRAUTS, AY. WEUL & SOUTH , Eaitors and prietors, 22 Spruce street. New York. ap 18—%&