Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (BXCEPT SUNDAY,) Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh strest, By W. DBD. WALLACH, qju be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly jo tbe Agents; papers served in packages at 37 gents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- gription priceis THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- a4 CBNTS a year in advance, TWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate ef 4 cents @ week. [7 SINGLE COPIBS ONE CENT. SS ia OFFICIAL. “he Tasascry Derantment, Dec. 1, 1956. Notice ts hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to Che amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks stany time when the same may be offered prior to the ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loen of 1542, a premium of ten percent. for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, a premiim of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, @ premium ef six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of i846, redeemable on the Iath November, 1846, if received at the Treasury pwtor to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 24 percent.; ifreceived between the Ist Jan- wry and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prier to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1 pee cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the ist Joly last, if assigred with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest Will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certigcates transmitted to this Department un- dez the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitied to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upen theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, «@ Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive ‘he money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury LADIES: Your Immediate Attention is most respect- futly Solicited "! R.C.STEVENS, DEALER IN FRENCH MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS I EMBRACE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY of the s<asons to inform my friends and the mag that my stock of Straw BON- NETS. Boys’ HATS and FLATS, Straw mming, best French and American Ar. jal Flowers, Ribbons, Silks, lilusions, Erg- and Italian Crapes, Neapolitan, Tuscan Swiss, French Lace, Suton, Florence and Eng- lish Bonnets, white and black Kibbons, full as- sortment, all of which will be sold at the lowest market prices for cash. P.S.—Just received 100 Shakers, 50 bik Bon- nets, 30 boxes doubie and single Ruche, green Ribbon and Silk to trim Sha 18-tf REDUCTION IN TTING, At%Os s. Pa. avenus, detween 10th and 11th st. WING TO RECENT REDUCTIONS IN O prices of Gas Fitting materials we now offer toft cp BUILDINGS WITH GAS TUBING AT LOWER RATES then ever before doze in thiscity, and In a thorongh workmanlike man- aer. Also. on hand, the most complete aseortment of GAS FIXTURES ever offered, from the fxetory of Cornelius & Baker, comprising several new French patterns ap 10-27 J. W. THOMPSON & BRO. A CARD. pus UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THE firm of D. Finch & Son.) still continues to carry oa the Painting business in all its various branches. He respectfully solicits of former patron and the public generally a continuance of their favors. All work contracted for by him will be execu- ted with promptness and fidelit: Orders to be left as usual, at the old stand, cor ner 12th and E streets. JNO. SUMMERFIELD FINCH. ep li-im HE RISING STAR GAME.—THISISA beautiful and instructive Game for Childiea It learns them to commit to memory all the inci- dents and celebrated battles that were foughtjdu- ring the American Revolution For sale by the agent, ALEX. ADAMSON mar223m = 7ab street, opposite Post Odie. NILES’S REGISTER.—First 40 volumes, +% complete, price $10 One mo a 7 : api7 FRANCK TAYLOR. 10 AND EXAMINE THE BOSTON PI- ANOS at ELLIS’S Musle Store, 308, betw. %S aad 10th streets apo NEW FIKM AND NEW ARRANGEMENTS! HE UNDERSIGNED, T. POTENTINI& 3. ZITELL, —— formed a copartne-ship for the purpose of carrying on the CON FEC- TIONERY and RESTAURANT business, at 279 Pennsylvania avenue, under the style of POTENTINI & ZITELL, beg leave to call the attention of the patrons of the old firm, an@ the public generally, to the increased faci ities which they n0w offer for spp ne WEDDING, BALL and SUPPER PARTIES, atthe shortest possibie notice, with all the deli- cacles both in and out of season. Rooms furnished for BREAKFAST, DINNER and SUPPER, for private parties, at all times. We have also connected with our establishment a fine SALOON fitted up expressly for the ladies. where they can be furnished with GAME and YSTERS of all kinds, served up in every styie, th* shortest notice. Ladies favoring us with callcan always be furnished with every delicacy that the appetite desires. Ladies and gentiemen can have their MEALS vse to them at their private rooms by leaving or- We will also pay ular attention to the manufaeturi: pt ee ape ornamental CON- | FECTIONERY inall their branches, and will always keep on hand aselecf assortment of French CONFECTIONS, BON BONS, PRESERVES &c POTENTINI & ZITELL, 279 s_s Pa. av, between 10th and Lith sts. ap 12-2m (int& Organ) TABLE CUTLERY. ,ILVER-PLATED TABLE AND DESSERT Kaives; Ivory Handle Knives; Knives and Forks ; Carvers, Forks, and Steels; Game Car- vers, Bef Slicers; Bread Kaives, &e. Remember, prices are low on 7th st , especially at 499. ap l4- G. FRANCIS. CAST OFF CLOTHING OUGHT AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA aveaue, 0 ite Holmead’s Grocery, near Semmes’. Address, through Post Office, to ‘*Mr. Talorg? ap7-lm* ORKED COLLAKS AND SLEEVES im sets —Just opeaed from the importer a fall assortment cf— Collars and Sieeves in sets Camorie and Musiia Collars at very low prices Also, White Cambrics Plain and Figured Swiss Muslins Plaid Cambrics and White Briliiants at 123¢ cts. wi a ‘her Goods very chea: rit y other 2 ve WM R. RILEY, _4p2-Im_ _ Cor. 8th st., opp Centre Market. MR WILLIAM PALMER, | Professor of Singing and the Flute, EGS TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS of Washington that he proposes establishing SINGING CLASSES for two, three or four pu- Pils, whereby eac voice will be properly ex- amined, aad separately cultivated, according to is quailty, which could net be done, consistent- ‘y, with simultaneous teaching—as Sopranos, Siezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require a Widely different training. The same care is ne- cesssry with male velces, viz: Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. When the pupils are sutticlently ad- vaneea to sing by themselves they will then be ‘aught to take their respective parts in Duets, Trios, or (uartetts. Terms per Quarter: $10 for each pupil, if only atm Pupiis one hour wil! be devoted, and an extra Saif hour for every additional pupil; $20 per ‘Quarter for separate pupils. apo Ss? Pennsylvania avenue i xin nite ote einer FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—SEVERAL ey wt¥en-Octave rosewood PIANU-, PORTE, elegantly finished, will be Seid iow fur cash er geod paper. or will be ex- "Ranged for building material and work. These instruments may be seea at my Saloon, ami any Person dis to rehase or trade will please make early a; plication. . mar 26 LEWI8 CARUSI. Ebening VOL. VIL. e- Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1856. NO. 1,002. Kreater Variety of interesting reading thaw day sacra #827 othan—te pebished o2 Setur- Te ehens. eereensees +e. 85 ms {D” Case, InVARIA32y im avvanen. Single (in ) ean be procured m4 counter, paper. Price—Tuzas zs. pie Steg PosrMasruns whoact asagents wil] beallowe 2 commission of twenty per cent. CUMBERLAND COAL. of pee SUBSCRIBER HAS A GOOD ARTI- cle of CUMBERLAND COAL on hand at present which he will sell cbeap for cash. Also, OAK and PINE WOOD of a good qual- ity. THOMAS H. WORTHINGTON, Cor. 14th and C sts., near Canal. _8p 22-eotw (int, Union& Organ) 5 00 BBLS. POUDRETTE. h 10,000 ibs. De Burgh’s No. 1 AMMO- NIATED SUPER-PHOSPHATE, annalyzed by Dr. Stewart, Chemist to Maryland Agricultu- ‘Wal Society. 300 tons of MEXICAN GUANO, at 8. F. SPAULDIM6’S, Varnum Buildings, No. 59 Louisiana avenue. ap 19-eotf BOOTS AND SHOES. QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. E ARE DAILY AMDING TO OUR large assortment of Spring BOOTS and SHOES for Ladies, Misses, Children. Gentlemen, Boys,and Youths. You will gave time and menes OY calling early and examining our stock. Another supply of those new style Gaiters received to-day. A HOOVER & SON South side Pa. av., bet. 6th and 7th si. ap 3—TTh&Sim SPRING MILLINERY,. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST OPENED HER SRING STOCK OF SILK and STRAW BONNETS, ae FLOWERS, &c , and respectfully invite! my old customers and the public to pay me a visit, if Leg ere to see a very beautiful, fash- fonable, and tas‘eful lot of Millinery; ali ef which is for sale at extraordinary low prices. My latest selections of the new styiés of PARIS BONNETS of the fashion in that city for this Spring are un- surpassed in the United States MISS WALLACR, Pa. av., over Mr. Wall’s shoe store, mar 24-2awlm betweea 7th and 8th sts. SPRING OPENING OF 1956. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE- turned from the Eastern Markets with one of the largest and most varied axsort- ments of FRENCH BONNETS, adapted to the season, ever offered in this market. Also a large stock of French FLOWERS, EMBROIDERIES, RIBBONS, STRAW GOODS, and CORSETTS Ladies DRESS TRIMMINGS In great profu- sion Particular attention paid to Dress making in the latest French styles. Neatness and despatch may be relied on in all cases. M. WILLIAN, Market Space, between 7th and Sth streets. mar l!—eo6w Copper-Plate & Wocd Engraving, and Lith- ographic Drawing and Priating Orrick SurzRinTs: DENT PUBLic PRintine. Wasainoton, April 10, 1856. UPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- ceived at this office until the 25th day of April instant, at 12 o’clock, m ,for Engraving upon Copper, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, in the best manner, fifteen Charts of Harbors, &c , to accompany the report of Commodere Perry of the recent expedition to Japan. es. for traneferring and printing from stone, eighteen thousand four hundred and twenty im- pressions of each chart. Also, for drawing on stone, and printing in pne or more colors. the same number of impressions of certain plates of Natural History and Conchol- ogy, to accompany the same report ‘Also, for transferring and cutting on wood, in the very best style, one bundred or more pages of machinery (451-6 by 73 inches) to illustrate the report of the Commis-ioner of Patents on Me- chanics. Also, for transferring from copper, and Hagan in the best manner on stone, twenty-two thousan nine hundred and twenty impressions of sixty charts, to accompany the annual report of the Su- peringendent of the Coast Survey. Also, for engraving on stone, or drawing in crayon, and priating, twenty-three thousand nine hundred twenty impressions each of certain (aries plates (6 by 9 inches) of Botany, Natural istory, Conchology, and Geology, to accompany the reports of surveys of route for railroad to Pacific ocean. . The illustrations will be open at this office, for the inspection of those ms desirous of bid- ding for the same, until the closing of the bids, anduny informtiondesired will also befurnished? Also, for drawing and engraving on stone, and rinting and teagriry fgg the use of the House of Ree resentatives, 10, copies of a map or Cen- America. The julred for printing the lithographs will be furnished by this office. Contracts will be entered into with, and bonds With security will be'required from the successful bidders for the faithful execution of their con- tracts. It is to be distinctly understood that no bids will be entertained from any parties not directly ed in, and practically acquainted with the style of work bid for. The bids will state Kmiperge leg Bp and but one price, for each class of work for; and in the lituograpy, the price forengraving or draw- ing; and the price for printing, either transfer in crayon or colors, the price hundred and one thousand coples for each tint er color, and the time required for the execution of the work, or portions of the same; and roust be addressed, one to the chairmanof the Committee on Engrav- thg, House of Representatives, United States, aud onetoA.G@ Seaman, Superintendent of Public Printing, Washington, D. C., and be endorsed ‘ Proposals for Copper-plate’’ or ‘* Wood Engrav- ing”? or ‘* Lithographing .’’ A.G@.3EAMAN, ap 10-eodtth Superintendent. MILLER & CUNNINGHAY, PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FITTERS, 243 Pa. avenue. betw. 12th and 13th sts. IFT AND FORCE PUMPS, HYDRAULIC Rams, Fountains, Bathing Tubs, Shower Bath Fixtures, Marble Wa'h Ba tins, Water Closets. Lead, iron and copper SINKS. Dwellings, Stores and Public Buildings fitted for Gas. ap ll-ectw DR_SUHWARTZE'S Worm Destroying Syrup. HE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH never fails to destroy Worms without injury tothe patient. It is warzanted to bea purely vege- table compound, and compared with other prepa- rations is pleasant to take, and innocent in its operation. It needs buta trial to prove its effi- cacy. Price:Scentsa bottle. For sale at JOHN SCHWARTZE’S, Drug and Chemicat Store, No. 468 Pa. avenue, next to U. 8. Hotel. P.8.—A liberal deduction wil! be made to the trade. mar 20—eotf (No. 554] UTLCE UF THE DISCONTINUANCE i% OF THE LAND UFPICEATIOWACIBY IN THE STATE OF IOWA. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of lew, and in view of the rep: rt of the register and re- ceiver at lowa city, lowa, that the vacant land in that district is reduced below one hundred thou- send acres, the Sec: of the Interior has direc- t d that the land offfce at lowa city be discontin- ued, and the lands remaicing unsold at the time of the discontinuance be made subject to saleand entry at Fort Des Moines, in said State. Lands remaising unsold and unappropriated by law, and subject to private entry at the land e now discontinued, will cease to be subject to entry at said office from the date of the receipt of notice to that effect by the ister and receiver thereof, amd the land officers at Fort Des Moines will give public notice of the day on which the: will be prepared to receive ba forentries of any such iends at their office. Given under my band, at the city of Washing. ton, this 15th day of April, A.D 1856. Taos. A. HENDRICKs, Commissioner of the General Land Office. ap 17-law6w [No. 561.] Notice of the removal of the land o, rom pot Linnie to CHATFIELD, in pg Sia tory of Mixnzsora. N ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVIS- ions of the act of Con; entitled ‘An act authorizing chan; in the location of land of- fices,’’ approved March 3d, 1853, it is hereby de- clared es 2 made known that the land office for the sal- of the public lands in the ‘Root-river district,’ in the Terri of Minnesota, will be removed from the town of Brownsville, its pres- ent location, to Chstfield, in seid Territory, ou and af er the 3ist day of May nest. Given under my bend, at the City of Washing- bas —— = opbad w'r D. 1856. or e Presiden facie THOS. A HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Office. sp 5-law6w a GAS LIGHT !—GAS LIGHT! - Always sure, and under your own control! Filan fact & SMITH HAVING PER- fected their PORTABLE GAS @ENERA- TOR, now offer it to the public, assuring them that {t 1s free from all the objections which have been urged against other inventions for accom- plsbing artificial {llcmination It will generate more Gas, at less expense, than any other Appa- ratus, take up less 5; and is free from all noxious odors, while its original cost fe fifty per cent. less. for Public Buildings or Private Dwellings this GunxRaror will be found pecu- larly applicable, and in the country highly ad- vantageous. as the Gas can be manufactured from any kind of grease that is now considered valueless and thrown away. It is very simple in its construction, net liable to get out of order, and can be tended with entire s«fety by an ignovant servant, or child, without the least danger. ‘The patentees do not think it necessary. in an advertisement, to give any long description of their Gas Generator, those desircus of being supplied will examine for themeelves, they would, therefore, respectfully refer the nblic to the Gas ag ane Plumbing Establishment of MILLER & GU INGHAM, No, 243 Pennsylvania avenue, south aide. Who are the sole and General Agents, where the Gas can be seen burning, and all particulars as- certained relative to the Generator, &c. ap 14-1m UNION BOTTLING AND MINBRAL WATER DEPOT. HE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public sp rally, that they now have their new Sulver Lined A;paratus in operation, and are pre- red to furnish them with their premium INERAL WATER In addition 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 or hand a stock sufficient to enable them to ‘aul all orders at the shortest notice. We return our most sincere thanks for the pat- ronage which bas bern so liberally bestowed on us,and hope that by strict attention to business we wiil merit a continuance of the same. As usual a sae, of their superior CHAM- PAGNE CIDER, MEAD, &c., on hand. Orders given to our drivers or by enedy dispatched KNY & SHINN, Untor Bettling Depot, Georgetown. ap 17-dIm ALNWICK FRENCH AND ENGLISH FE- MALE SEMINARY FOR BOARDING PUPILS. ITUATED SIXTEEN MILES ON THE Baltimore and Washington Railroad and bots ike, and two miles south of the village of aural. M. A. TYSON & SISTERS respectfully in- form their patrons and others that it is their in- tention to close, pemuanen Gy their day school in the city on the 2ist April, and that the summer term of their Alnwic MONDAY, May Sth Applications may be mete at their city resi- dence, until Ist May, or by letter addressed to the Laurel Post Office, Md N. B.—Every facility 1s afforded for the acqui- ition of the French Language and Music. ap 4-dtMayl0 FRENCH PICKLES, SPANISH OLIVES. HAVE JUST RECEIVED TWO CASES of thos- choice French Pickles. Also, very fine Spanish Olives, Fresh Tomatoes, Green Corn, Worcestershire Sauce, Sardines, Anchovies Catsu; s, Jellies, Pickles, &c. For sale by Z.M P. KING. 265 Vermont avenue, corner 13th and | streets. LADIES’ DRESS GUCDS. OHN H. 8MOOT, NO, 119 SCUTH SIDE of Bridge stseet, Geotgetown, D. C., has re- celved— Silk Robes and Rich Dress Silks, spring styles Rich Printed and pla‘n ground Barege Robes Rich Organdie or Lawn Robes Rich best French Organdie Lawns and Jeconets Plain and striped Bareges, all celors Black and col’d Crape de Spange and bl’k Gren- adines ole By bik Bareges, very cheap Bolored and white tigured Brilijants, very neat aaatemeres and rich new style Cheni Ging- ms 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 aud Lancaster Ginghams at 12 Plain and rlaid Nainsook Musiins 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 124c. ALSO— Black Silk and Laee Mantillas. new styles Stelia and Prinied Cashmere Shaw!s & scarfs Mi ats i corded, whalebone and mohair rts 10cartons rich Bonnet Ribbons, cheap 6 pieces Hischoffs & Semper Idean bik Silks EMBROIDERIFS in collars, setts, sleeves, and cambric and muslin strips, very chea) Cash and prompt paying customers will find it to their advantage to give us a call ap 17 J H. SMOOT. CHOICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10. 00 APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 9 rowth and weil assorted. 5,000 PEACH TREES, forming a com- Piete assortment and weil grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late Jobn H. King, they will be guarant to be what they are rep- resented. Apply to W. Albert King, No. 35 south High street, Georgetown, D. C , or at Valley View Farm, one mile northwest of Georgetown. @atalogues furnished on application. Institution will open on ap i6 K. J. KING. Also, for sale, a thousand yery choice ROSES. Apply as above. B.J.K. mar li1—tf SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. Te which was granted the highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has simplified them in Geode se and they are capableof executing twice th amount of work they did formerly in any given time They are without question the only Machines ca- pable of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines by asimplechange of needle and thread in such a manner that the closest scrutiny cennot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with guages attached, for binding hats, cap-fronts, gaiters, &c. Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines wil! please address I. M. SINGER’& CO., 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind = Terms lib- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the peeps of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. mar 10—tf NEW SPRING MILLINERY. ‘yN. THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL THIRD, of SPRING MILLINERY, ard we re- HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, W. HENRY PALMER’S A at GEORGE HILL ‘ pply as } BUSS Music Depot, are respectfully inforined that we are now pre- ateet styles | LAGETT, NEWTON. MAY & CO another lot of No. 1 Clocks, some new low Miss THOMPSON will open our stock ——ey solicit a call from Ladies on the. ve named da SP 2-tr No. 310, Pa av., bet. Othand 10th sts__ BR. M a PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per date gies mut ___ mar 4-tf —THE LADIES to exhibit a beautiful assortmnen of Silk and Lace Mantillas vil _ ap 18-6t corner Penn. av and 9th st LOCKS! CLOCKS !!—JUST RECEIVED entirel; patterns. They will be sold at astonishingly Prices. Remember, Clock is warranted. opps G. FRANGIS, 400 Beventh street, Houses, &c.,for Rent and Sale| HV ENING STAR. OR SALE—ONE BUILDING LOT ON the sorner of Virginia avenue and B street soutb, between 12th and 13th streets For further infor- mation apply on the premises. ap 22-lw* OR RENT —A LARGE BRICK HOUSE on 7th street, near Dorsey’s Hotel, containing twelve rooms, besides two parlors, kitchen ard cellar, with gas through the house. Rent low, and immediate possession given. Apply to L. GASSENHEIMER’S Clothing Store, No. 289 7th street, between H and F ap 2l-lw ILL OFFAL, CORN, OATS, AND HAY AT PUBLIC AUCTION —Being about to close business, we will offer our entire stock of fred at public auction, on Monday, the 28th, at 10 o’clock, consisting of Corn, Oats, Hay, Shorts, Shipstuffs, Middling and Brown Stuff. WHEATLY & BALL, Water Street, ap 19-dts# Georgetown, D.C. F2 RENT—ON CAPITOL HILL, A suite of Furnished Rooms, (parlor, chamber, dining room, kitchen, pantry snd servant’s room) suitable fora member of Congress with a sreall family. Enquire at the house No. 281 South B street, or address R. H. W., at this office. ap 18-lw* Bi Sa Ech int eetee Vrsete PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE .—I will sell, on accommodating terms the “igen, | descri Property : The new three-story Brick Dwelling House, on Missouri avenue, near the corner of Four-and-2- helf street. This house is situatedin one of the most healthy and pleasant locations in the city, fronting the public graunds, and commanding a view from the Capitol to the Washington Monu- ment, with all the surrounding country, which can never be obstructed. The house is admirably arranged, having been butit under my own direc- tion, with an eye to the comfort and convenience of my own family. It contains sixteen rooms with all the ern improvements of gas an: heating apparatus, hot and cold water, bath ioom, &c. There js also acistern in the yard capable of containing 15,000 gallons of water, and asewer leading to the main sewer of Four-and-a-balf stre@s, for the purpose of carrying off all the slops. There is also in the rear a large brick sta- ble and carriage- house, covered with tin. The lot fronts 24 feet 6 inches and runs back 126 feet to a 30 feet paved alley. I will also lease the vacant lot adjoining the above property, lot same size ap 1c-2w R SALE—THAT VERY PLEASANT and desirable residence, corner of 10th and N streets. The bouse is new, and well furnished, containing thirteen comfortable rooms, beside bath room, kitchen and good dry cellar. A well of the best water at the kitchen door, and lot 50 feet by 100, with choice fruit and flower garden Planted. Anyone desirous of purebasing wili please cell and examine the premises Also, four or five lots adjoining the above, ou ltth and N streets. api7-st OR RENT.—THE BRICK HOUSE ON the North corner of Vermont avenue and L street, between lith and 16th, furnished or unfur- nished, containing 9rooms. ‘The situation is airy and beathful; four squares Nor b of the State Department — Enquire of J. P. HILTON, thtee doors, East of Chubb’s bank, F etreet, or at the house. ap 1s-tf UR RENT.—THE LARGE HOUSE, COM- pletely furnished, situated on the corner of Pa. avenue and the President's Square Posses- sion given immediately. Enquire on the prem- ises, No. 224 Pa avenue. ap 5—tf A OPPORTUNITY FOR A GOOD IN- VUSTMENT —For sale, 17 or 15 acres of Lend, on the Heights of Sewn, adjoining the property formerly occupied by Colon 1 Cox, (called the Cedars,) possessing rare zdvantaces as a building site, and market garden. It basa fine growth of young cedars and oak messon the great er part «f {t—the elevation is such as to command the most extensive view of Georgetown, Wash- ington and Alexandria. The fact of this property belng just outside of the Corporation limits ren- ders It more desirable, being from the Corpo- ration taxes. For terms, &c., apply to J. L. KIDWELL, le jan 22—wtt RICK VARD POR SALE.—THE UNDER, signed will dispose of their Upper or Eastern Brick Varad. situated.on the corner of N and South Capitol streets, (20 building hill) with an abund- ance ofthe best quality clay. The improvements are—one steam engine of 20 horse power. im- roved Clay Mixers, three large substantially uilt12 arch kilns, and suitable shedding. &c , and all the oro necessary to make 23 or 30 thousand brick daily; will be sold on libe- ral terms. ss ypiceion can be made to Richard Wallach, or John Van Riswick meril-cotf SAMUEL BYINGTON &CO. OR RENT.—IN GEORGETOWN,A TWO story and atilc brick house in Green street, near the residence cf Judge Dunlop. Also, a three story brick house. with large garden, on High street, between Bridge and Prospect street. Possession will be given on the Ist May. For terms, &c., apply on the premises, or to Messrs. C. M. LINTHCUM & CO, Georgetown. ap 18-eoBi* POLLO HALL! APOLLO HALL!—FOR sale or lease, the lot on which the Apollo Hall formerly stcod, fronting 48 feet 4 inches on Pennsylvania Avenue, south side. opposite the National Theatre, by a depth of 95 feet. This lot is generally considered about the best vacant Ict on Pennsylvania Avenue fora safe investment. Terms—one-third cash, the balance in one, two. and three years. Apply at No. 381, @ street, cr of E. C, Dyer, Esq., Peonsyleania Avenve, between 12th & 13th streets, north side. up 10-eo2w praee FOR SALE.—THE SUBSCRIBER will sell a valuable Market Farm, containing sixteen acres more or less situated five m!les from Wathington, and 1 from ‘Fenallytown, D.C., at the Junction of the new milk house ford read, and the road from Tenullytown to Baltimore, which makes it a most desirable situation fora summer retreat The society cannot be excelled by any inthe State The improvements are z com- fortable Block House, and out hovses, anda large Apple and Peaeh orchards; the whole being in a heh state of eultivation rice low and imme diate possession given. For iculars enquire of JAS. COLEGATE, Esq., or tothe subscriber on the premises, J. PARKER. ap 17-e06t* JOR SALE OR RENT —A SMALL FARM situated near the Old Fields, Prince George’s county, Md., on the stage road from UE pe Marl- boro’ to Washington, only seven miles to Wash- ington. On the piace is a good Dwelling House, good fruit, a young growing woods, ard the soil easily improved. For particulars irquire on D st., between 6th and 7th, No.4%. «p4—lm* Fo ENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR RENT.—A HANDSOME THREE- story frame House on ilth street, between New York avenue and K street north, conteinin nine good and conveniently-arranged rooms, wit! wide p: e. It has a large cistern in the yard Apply toM. SNYDER & ON, Bankers ap 4-tf WOR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 170 acres, 40 of which is cleared, 15 cr 20 well set in clover and timothy, and the balance in oak and peers, some of which is very heavy It is handsomely localed, in a thickly settled and rapidly improving neighborhood, near Bayly’s Corners, 6 miles southwest of Washington, and about the same distance from Alexandria end Georgetown ; well watered ; soil of the best qual- ity; buildings, a small frame House and stable; contains a valuable stone quarry, and willbe sold in whole or in part, ata great bargain. Title un- questionable, and terms made nog A z For further particulars apply to F. H. SMITH, at House of Representatives, or to J. H. CLEVE- LAND, on the premises. feb 29—£ TPRIVATESALE —EIGHTEEN SMALL building lots for sale, corner of L street and New Hampshire Avenue, near thecircie, First Ward, rang! in price from 80 to 160 dollars each, Terms from Sto 15 dollars permonth Par- hasing with the view of building thereon lumber or bricks (at market prices) to the amoun' of 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured by deed of trust on the property: Title indispu- Bega tie Pan, fear soe Meike 1h » BV. a —, Marble Yard, Pa , eg “3 E.—THE UNDERSIGNED Riviere for sole those beastifal Lots situated on 3d street, 2 few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be dieill be ocld at's great sacs Sten H.C. HARKOVER. fice. : Asmall cash payment, and the bal- anceln 1, 2,8, and 4 year: Revldence, No. 8, Interview with Washington and his Family. ~ From “ Men and Times of the Revolution,”’ or Memories of Elkanah Watson, we clip the following account of an interview with Wash- ington and his family : “T had feasted my imagination for several days in the near prospect of a visit to Mount Vernon, the seat of Washington. No pilgrim ever oa Mecca with deeper enthu- siasm. arriver there in the afternoon of January 23, 1785. Iwas the bearer of the letter from General Green. with another from Col. Fitzgerald, one of the former aids of Washington; and also the books from Gran- ville Sharp. Although assured that these credentials would secure me a respectful re- ception, I feit an unaccountable diffidence as I came into the presence of this great man I found him at table, with Mrs. Washington and his private family, and was received in the native dignity, with that urbanity so pe- culiarly combined in the character of # soldier and eminent private gentleman. Le soon put me at ease, by unbending in a free and affable conversation. The cautious reserve which wisdom and policy dictated whilst en gaged in rearing the fabric of our indepen- dence, was evidently the result of consum- mate prudence, and not characteristic of his suture. Although [ had frequently seen him inthe progress of the Revolution, and had corresponded with him from France in ’81 and *82, this was the first occasion on which I had contemplated him in his private relations. I observed a peculiarity in his smile which secmed to illuminate hiseye; his whole coun- tenance beamed with intelligence, while it commanded confidence and respect The gen- tleman who accompanied me from Alexandria left in the evening, and I remained alone in the enjoyment of the society of Washington, for two of the richest days of my life. [saw him reaping the reward of his illustrious deeds, in the quiet shade of bis beloved re- tirement He was at the matured age of fifty-three. Alexander and Cesar both died before they bad reached that period of life, and both had immortalized theirnames How much stronger and nobler the claims of Wash- ington to immortality! In the impulses of mad and selfish ambition they acquired fame by wading to the conquests of the world through seas of bloud Washington, on the contrary, was parsimonious of the blood of his countrymen, and stood forth the pure and vir- tuous champion of their rights, and formed for thom (not himself) a mighty republic. To have commured with such aman in the bosom of his family, I shall always rogard as one of the highest privileges and cherished inci- dents of my life. found him kind and be- nignantin the domestic circle, revered and beloved by all around him; agreeably social without ostertation; delighting in anecdote and adventures, without assumption; his do- mestic arrangements harmonious and system- atic. His servants scemed to watch his eye, and to anticipate his every wish ; hex look was equivalent to aecommand. His vant Billy, the faithful companion of his mili tary career, was always at his side. Smiling content animated and beamed on every coun- tenance in his presence. The first evening I spent under the wing of his hospitality, we sat a full hour at table by ourselves, without the lesst interruption, after the family had retired. I was extremely oppressed by a se- vere cold and excessive coughing, contracted od the exposure of a harsh winter journey. © pressed me to use some remedies; but I declined doing so. As usual, after retiring my coughing increased When some time had elapsed, the door of my room was gentiy opened, and on ede J my bed curtains to my utter astonishment I beheld Washington himself standing at my beside with a bowl of teain hishand. This little incident, occur- ring in common life, with an ordinary mea would not have been noticed, but as a trait of the benevolence and private virtue of Washington, deserves to be recorded.’’ ep A Munuion-anp-a-Har or Cuarity —We notice by the reports of what are termed ** The Religious Societies,’’ which are about to hold their annual glorifications in this city, that during the past yoar over sixteen hun- dred thousand dollars have been collected by the various associations, for converting the heathen, abolishing slavery, spreading the gospel, distributing tracts, ameliorating the ews, healing rotten morals, & , &. Now, if all this vast sum, sucked from the religious- ly charitable in email driblets, or drawn from the pockets of the piously ostentatious in larger lumps, bae really been appropriated to the alleviation of human want, suffering and sin, it would be 2 matter of public rejoicing and commendation. But we fear that a large per centage of this magnificent “collection,” hasbeen expended upon rents, salaries, mileage, &c., &c., of the sleek and compla- cent cflicials—the self-constituted beggars and almoners of the charities of the community ; and that but a small portion of the funds re- vorted has ever reached the mouths of the BS the backs of thenaked, or the wounds aud bruises of the dying. Real charity—the charity urged by Jesus Chriet, begins at home —extends first to the neediest next neighbor ; and then widens as means allow, to the wants and necessities of those who appeal to our eyes, as well as to our hearts, as the bleeding wounds of the way side sufferer appealed to the passing Samaritan—New York Mirror InTERESTING TO FLouR Specutators —The Detroit Advertiser makes the following state- ments, which may bea word in season to those who are holding on to their flour and grain in the expectation of getting higher es for it: A firm in this city, whose name we could easilyggive, have ship to New York since last ereek, about 30,000 barrels of flour, all of which was bought for and shipped to the English markets. This flour is stil! undisposed of in England, and letters were received by the steamer Persia, from the English house which holds it to the New York house by whom it was purchased (in connection with which the house in this city operates,) stating that much of the flour is unfit for human food, that they dare not place it upon the market, and cannot do so except at a very greatloss. The letter also states that the loss which will be sustained in this unfortunate business will ex- ceed $2 per barrel, besides the relinquishment of all interest and commiesions, and asks the New York house to sustain a portion of the loss. We give the facts exactly as they come to us, for the truth of which so far as the let- ters are concerned, we are able to vouch. Those who are holding flour and wheat fer higher prices can draw their ownconclusions.”” Stvqaviar DeveLorment or Intoitive Per- ception —A lady of this city, says the Bos- ton Bee, who is well and favorably known, both in this country and Europe, as essing some remarkable powers, has recently discov- ered, by mere accident, the singular faculty of perceiving, by the simple contact of the hand, the locality and nature of a person’s disease, and by the same curious power is en- dowed with the faculty of prescribing the remedy. The accuracy of her descriptions and prescriptions has created no little senga- tion among the few who have been so fortunate as to test her rare powers. A Moruer’s Love.—The intensity of ma- ternal affection was well illi ‘rated in the ob- servation: f a sweet little boy, who, after reading ‘‘ Pilgrim’s Progress,’ asked his mother which of the characters she liked best. She replied, ‘* Christian, of course ; he is the hero of the story.”’ He responded : “I ure pe ome bet, mouanae ee tat out on his pilgrim: ew “l when Christians cared she took her children with her.” 2 It Made me feel Independent. A man named Porter says he once had s clerical friend between whom and himeelf there existed t intimacy. E Satar- day night, as Porter was sitting balancing his cash, a note would come, requesting ‘‘ the loan of a five dollar bil!” The money was al ways returned punctually at eight o’cioek on the Monday morning. But what pussied the lender was, the Parson always returned the very identical note he borrowed. Since he had diseovered this fact he had made private marks on the note ; still the same was handed back on Monday morning. One Saturday evening Porter sent back a five dollar gid piece, instead of a note, and marked it. Btill the very same coin was returned on the Mon- day. Porter got nervous and bilious about it ; he could not sleep at night for thinking of it; he would wake his wife in the middie of the night and ask her what she thought of such a strange occurrence. He was fast boil- ing over with curiosity, when a note came from the reverend berrower, one Christmas eve, asking for the loan of ten dollars. A brilliant thought struck our friend. He put ou his great coat, resolving to call, and de- mand an explanation of the mystery. When be was shown into his friend’s study he found him plunged in the profoundest melanchol “Mr. ###,’” said our friend, “if you will answer one question I willlet you have the ten dollars.’ “How does it happea that you always re- pay me the money you borrow on the Saturday —— the very same coin or note on Men- ay??? “The parson raised his head, and after a violent struggle, as though he were about to unveil the hoarded mystery of his soul, said, in faltering tones, ‘< Porter, you are a gentle- man, a scholar, a christian, and a New York- er. I know I can rely on your inviolable se- ereey. Listen to to the secret of my elo- uence. You know that! am poor, and when have bought my Sunday dinner I have sel- dom a red cent in my pocket. Now, I main- tain that no man can preach the 1 and blow up his congregation properly without he has got something in his pocket to inspire him with confidence. I have therefore borrowed five dollars of you every Snnday that I might feel it occasionally as I preached on Sunday. You know how independently I do preach— how I make the rich shake in their shoes; well, it is all owing tomy knowing that I have a five dollar bill inmy pocket! Of course, never having to use it for any other purj@se, it is not changed, but invariably returned to you the next morning. Now, as Mr. George Law is coming to hear me preach to-morrow, i thought I would try the effect of a ten-dellar bill sermon on him !”’ Cox. Freort.—The Montgomery (Ala ) Mail, speaking of Col. Fremont, eeys : “* He was the protege of the Ladies’ Benev- olent Society of Charleston, some members of which found the family in great need, and aided them Young J.C. Fremont wes dis- covered to have talent, and by the interest of these same ladies became the beneficiary of a charity scholarship in Charleston a was graduated there with distinction, having shown, as we always heard, decided mathe- matical talent. Subsequently, through the influence already mentioned, Mr. Poinsett was induced to get him an appointment as a teacher of mathematics on board a national vessel ; thence he wes transferred to the corps of To- pographical Engineers—not very long after- warde married a daughter of jm Thomas H Benton, and began his brilliant and rapid rise. Every one knows his subsequent hi tory. “‘Col. Fremont had a brother, Frank, a year or two younger, who went on the stage very early. He was a bluff looking, hearty fellow, seeming very much more like a man destined to military leadership than his brother. For some little time Frank made a sensation and got to be called the ‘ Charleston Roscius’—but gradually came to be consid- ered merely a tolerable stock actor.” Inon Bupsreaps.—The Florence corres- dent of the Newark Advertiser thus writes in praise of the iron bedsteads of that place : he bedsteads of this country are, by-the- bye, thecleanliest and comliest in the world —of iron. Extensive manufactories abound for making them in every conceivable shape of beauty and grace which are never forgotten in utility, and these articles are as yet oon- venient and comfortable, as they are tasteful. Notwithstanding the heavy materia! of which they are made, they look as light as gossa- mer—wrought out and lished so finely, flowered and festooned indulating curves, and with their snowy lace or muslin cr tains, seem tempting one to fairy dreams. But their chief claim to notice is freedom from insects ; when the bars which support the mattrases are also of iron instead of wood, they are in- deed insect proof. It is to be hoped that they are ere this introduced erally in the United States If not, they ought to be. American housekeepers, be persauded te throw your vials of bug-bane to the rats, and furnish your bedrooms with these ornaments! And there are other articles of chamber furn- iture, which are here deemed indispensable, that should also be adopted by other countries. A Srraxcer at Home —A gentleman from Australia, for Salem, his native place, sa the Newburyport Herald, came down in the cars from Boston to South Reading, on Satur- day evening, who had been #0 absent that he was a stranger to his kindred and his home He bad been gone twenty-two years ; and at one period, for seven successive years, did not receive a letter from this country. Twenty-two years is a large piece of a man’s life, and in that time it changes not only came to himself, but ewise to such coun- tries as the United States and Australia He arrived at New York one week ager but it was not the New York he had left ; young city in the mean time has attained a monster growth. He started upon his land tacks in the cars; but never had he seen railroads be- fore, except a little piece of one, hardly de- serving the name, at Melbourne. Boston hed been familiar to his eyes in youth; but even Boston, more staid than New York, had un- dergone great changes since 1834. If the, had all taken place at onee, as they see to have done to him, Boston would be sur- rised at itself. He left young sisters in the vies of his fathers—but the sistere were mar- ried and had daughters as old as they them- selves were. Twenty-two years is two-thirds of a generation; and in this country each generation almost makes the world cver anew. Murper or a Faraer sy a Son! R. Borden, Esq., one of the most respectable and esteemed citizens in Greene county, Ala- bama, was shot and killed by his own son, while lying in his bed, on the morning of the 28th ultimo. His mother bad gotten up and come out of her room, wegen, & father iying in bed, the young wretch walked deliberately into the room blew out his brains as he = Lauderdale Springs ie Misasaipyy bere as erdale 3 in 5 he was arrested aphteatiod back to Alabama. bg Borden bad been accustomed from his chi to threaten his father’s life, but his threats were led a8 the mere va- porings of a depraved nature. The deed, as we learn, was aally committed from merce- nary mnotives—the aang, Sant thinking by the mde oe ee orimiodl son the country may be searched in vain for & more cold-blooded, unnatural, and devilish act. Our or Dancer.—The who co Ais countenance while eaten: up a Sacet unintelligible advertisement A nounced out of danger by the physician 5 attended him imm iy after the phe- nomenon occurred.