Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON GITY: THORSDAY......- -April 24, 1856. {7 Advertisements should be handed in by f o’clock, m., otherwise they may not appesr oom the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer isto day devoted to news. The Union republishes a letter from the Hon. G. W. Jones, of Tenn., to bis constit- uents, giving them an unvarnished history of the late contest for the Speakership. Though necessarily » paper of great length, it should be read by every one at a distance who de- sires to know the truth concerning that elec- tion, which has has been greatly mystified by ultra partisan journals of all the parties. We place more confidence in what George W. Jones says concerning such a matter, occur- ring under his immediate observation, than we would in a similar statement from any other politician we ever knew. The Union also jokes unmercifally over the search of the Republicans for availability in the approach- ing Presidential contest. Crugi.—Lieut. Governor Benchley, of Mass., a Hindo in full communion, has written a say- age letter in reply to an invitation to address a Fillmore and Donelson meeting at Worces- ter, Mass., in which he cruelly says : ‘The nomination of Mr. Fillmore was wn- expected and unfortunate, and the nomina tion of Donelson not only unfortunate but an tnsult to the North.’’ Awful! aw ! awful!!! A Beavrirci ComPiexion mey easily be acquired by using the ‘‘Balm of a Thousand Flowers.’ It will remove tan, pimples, and Sreckles from the skin, leaving it of a soft and roseate hue. Wet a towel, pour on twovor three dreps, and wash the face night and morn- ing. For sale st Shillington’s, agent for Wash ington, and aff draggiste. PERSONAL. ++e« Yesterday, April 23, was the anniver- sary of the birth day of Shakspeare. ++++Owens, the comedian, and Kate and Susan Denin, are starring it in St. Louis. +++» Gov. Willard, of Michigan, addressos the Democracy at Jackson Hall to-night ++++ Hon. Jobn G@. Palfrey is now in Eng- land employed in the materials for a history of New England, which he is about to write. +++» About 2,500 persons listened to a tem- — lecture by the celebrated John B. ough, at Plymouth church, Brooklyn, re- cently. -+--Sengtor Rusk, we regret to learn, left Warhington yesterday, for Texas, having been cailed home suddenly by news of the illness of his wife. +++» Stephen H. Branch, of New York, who has become so well known in connection with the Matsell investigations, intends to estab- lish a daily paper, to be called ‘‘ The Alliga- tor.’” +++-Simeon Draper, Esq., of New York, the bright particular star of all the genial men of the Republican party, was ona visit to this city recently, where he received many at- tentions from numerous friends. __ +s++Lieut. Brewerton, the author of ‘ War in Kansas,” is about to leave for a visit to the celebrated “ Kit Carson”’ in the Rocky Moun- tains. The object of the visit, is,“ to take the life’’ of that romantic rover for Messrs. Derby & Jackson, New York book publishers. +++» We learn from Toronto, that the Hon. Mr. Ross has resigned bis seat in the Cana- dian Cabinet, on the ground of the Ministry having lost the confidence of the Liberals. He maintains, it is said, that the Cabinet should have resigned on the Duval affair. personal and political _ Ke The legislature of Minnesota had been increased to thirty-nine members. Ee Cattle are dying rapidly in Lexington District, S. C., in consequence, it is supposed, of the Protracted and severe winter. = = Copper mines have been discovered in York Distriet, 8. C , by 0. M. Lieber, the State Geologist Em A telegraph dispatch received inMem- phis, Tenn., on the 13th, announces the ap- pearance of yellow fever in New Orleans. Des1au.—It is denied by the Petersburg (Va.) papers that the small-pox is prevailing in that city. E> The election of Sachems, at Tammany Hall, took place on Monday night, aad result- ed in the success of the Pierce over the Buch- anan ticket. Mayor Wood headed the latter E> The Trenton (N. J.,) Gazette says that the friends of Commodore Stockton have by no means abondoned the idea of placing him in nomination for the Presidency. Ee The Madison Courier states that the wheat crop of Indiana, and the great North West never was more promising than the pres- ent season. _ Ee It is calculated that the clergy cost the United States six millions of dollars annualy, the criminals nineteen, the lawyers thirty-five tobacco forty, and rum one hundred millions.” gr The New York Gas Companies give notice that after the Ist of November the price of gas will be reduced from $3 to $2 50 perthousand feet. A New Boox.—The Boston Herald says “that a new leading publishing house of that or is —s issue a work entitled “ Con- fessions of a Reformed Baker.” 5; is much needed. ear es Tae Hosss Locx Picken.—The [Ilion In- dependent says that the world-renowned Day & Newell Lock has been picked by a man named Linus Yale, Jr., of Newport, Herkimer Co. It was done too by the means of a wood- en hey A Democratic Convention for the Sec- oinanatbaens: of Virginia, will be held in Petersburg on the 6th day of May, for the purpose of appointing Delegates to the Demo- cratic National Convention to be held in Cin- cinnatti in June next. Ea The old line whigs of Iowa held a con- yention at Burlington on the 12th instant. They passed resolutions denouncing black republican abolitionism in the most emphatic manner, » regarding themselves as tem- porarily “under Weather,” they counsel the whigs to “bide their time,”’ to have noth- ing to do with the black republican movement. Paxxsyivasia Poxitics.—The Pennsylva- nia State Senate elected Mr. Browne, Speak- er. just before adjourning. His election was effected by the aid of the American vote, and has created a great sensation among the De mocracy, who would have preferred seein Wilkins elected. 4 storm is ae whic the threatens to oust Mr. 4 Executive Committes Browne from State From Nicaracva.—The Steamer Charl. Morgan has arrived at New fies Jans, with dates to the Toth. eet a he steamer Orizaba arrived dey, and landed 525 cleat —— eneral Walker was reported to be all right Col. Sehlessinger’s defeat is confirmed. He oft en killed. Thecause of bis defeat ei to total negligence on his h nant of his party had arrived at Ri- var, and the men cursed their “ cowardly colonel” loudly. Captain Thorne faced him with a pistol on the eld, and tnreatened to shoot eee errand. All was useless, how- ever, as his cowardice bad crea’ ic. He bad not taken a single one of the Tooaal precautions @gainst a surprise, though within the heart of the country of the enemy. Captain Thorpe came passenger in the Chas. Morgan He reports Walker in & good posi- tion, p rous, and recei large acces- sions. Another battle had taken Place at Arcopeka, between fourteen Americans under Captain Baldwin and one hundred Costa Ri- cans, in which the latter were defeated with @ loss of thirty killed. Baldwin bad only two WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP A Contrast.—Last year at an anti-Know Nothing meeting in this city, the Hon. Thomas B. Florence on rising to deliver a speech was grossly insulted and prevented from being heard—was actually driven from the stand— by aband of men opposed to the objects of the meeting, who in their conduct on that oc- easion evinced the style in which they would “rule America,” were the power so to do lodged in their hands. The treatment ac- corded to him by that class of Washington Know Nothings was sufficient to induce most ambitious public men forever to stand out against our city. But Mr. Florence, thanks tq bis good sense, proved to be too manly to be governed in this matter by personal considerations. Instead of turning his back on the interests of the Federal Metropolis in subsequently legislating upon questions affecting thoce interests, he has proved to be always its steady and reliable friend; no other member being more fearless and unwavering in the District’s defence We know that we express the opinion of our Know Nothing fellow citizens who have some- thing to lose by the prevalence and supremacy of ruffianly rowdyism here, es well as that of the anti-Know Nothing party of the District, in thanking him for the undeviating friend- ship he has manifested for the interests and rights of the ward of Congress, notwithstand- ing the incentive for him to act otherwise, to which we refer above. The Hon. Henry Winter Davis has always been treated with courtesy and respect by his political opponents on the many occa- sions in which he has delivered speeches in the District from the stump. He has been more petted and caressed by his political friends of the District of Columbia than any other gentleman in either branch of Congress. When he aided in the election of Mr. Banks, by taking ground against the rest of the Rep resentatives from slaveholding States, and a storm of indignation thereat seemed likely to arise among the Know Nothings of Baltimore, our Know Nothing fellow citizens promptly went to his rescue, adopting, in one or more of their lodges; jresolutions which, if meaning any thiag, were meant as a shiold interposed between his political future and the dissat is- faction and discontent of his immediate con- stituents and supporters on account of his course on that (the Speakership) question. Never did a party labor more earnestly than did the Know Nothings of Washington to shield Mr. D. on that occasion. His return for their kindness compares badly, indeed, with tho return made by Mr. Florence for the brutal insults to which he was subjected by those whose conaection with the Know No- thing party of Washington causes the blush of shame to mantle the cheek of its many worthy, respectable and truly public-spirited members among us. Mr. Davis, on the National Water Works question, proved to be among the most detor- mined and efficient opponents of the enter- prise, setting out upon that question, of all questions, in tor him, an entire new political character. In that of a strict constructionist. Up to that time we never heard of bis having a seruple as to the constitutionality of any- thing seriously proposed to be done by the General Government. On this occasion his scruples carried him to the extreme of, alone of all the House, disputing the constitution. ality of the so necessary work! It will not be saying too much to aver that had his course upon this question been the reverse of what it was, he could have carried the proposition ; for he is a gentleman of fine abilities and much oratorieal adroitness. A District man himself until a few short years ago, and the represen- tative of a constituency located at our very doors, his activity against the District on this important question, has so far carried the day against the Government’s ward, of which, of all men in Congress, Mr. D. should rightfully be the especial guardian. . Enlisted Men acting as Auctioneers —A disbursing offiver of the army paid commis sions to a sergeant, amounting to five per cent., om sales of quartermasters’ stores and othef public property. The payment was disal- lowed in the settlement of the officer’s ac count, as it was held that the pay of a ser- geant being fixed by law any additional al- lowance for the performanco of extra services is clearly forbidden by the third section of the act of March 3, 1839, and eecond section of the act of August 23, 1343, which declare ‘that no officer, in any branch of the public service, or other person, whose pay, salary, or emolument is or are fixed by law or regulaz tions, shall receive any additional pay, extra allowance, or compensation, in any form what- ever for th8 disbursement of public money, or for any other service or duty whatsoever, unless the same shall be authorized by law and the appropriation therefor explicitly set forth that it is for euch additional pay, extra allowance, ot compensation.’’ Mr. Buchanan on the Pacific Railroad. — A Democratic subscriber at a distance has asked us to enlighten him upon the position of Mr. Buchanan on the Pacific railroad ques- tion, and we have gccordingly hunted up thae distinguished gentleman’s speech delivered at the dinnerat the Merchants Hotel, in Philadel- phia, on the 12th of July, 1853, the occasion being in honor of the visit of President Pierce to that city, on his northern tour. It embraces all that has ever appeared in print concerning Mr. Buchanan’s views on the subject, and therefore it may fairly be taken as hia “plat- form”’ on the Pacific railroad question. It is as follows: “The Mayor (who i anan, which was received with six cheers. “Mr. Buchanamresponded. He did not in- tend to make a speech, but after he had beon called out in such a way by his honorable friend from Mississippi, it would bo discourte- ous to him and to the Mayor not to say some- thing. He admitted that Colonel Davis was a strict constructionist He had never known but one man who could excel his friend from rteee pt in that, and that was afriend of his from Old Virginia in olden times. This gen tleman was'aken alarmin, ly ill, and was at the f int of death, and all that troubled his lest he might be buried inthe burying ground at the public sent for a friend, and, in “T would nearly take my chance of be’ a4—da ; tertain the idea that Co: with- out authority from the constitution, should appropriate money to dury me.” [Great laughter } ain gentleman was more of a strict constructionist than his (Mr B's) friond willing ong the latter had got so far as to be willin; appropriate the make a railroad to the P, ~g ee Ad be himself entirely agreed in Teference to what had been said of Pennsylvania, he would say that he felt on this occasion like Rob Roy McGregor, “on his native heath.” He was proud of Pennsylvania. He was born and nurtured in it, and he might be as disconsolable as the friend from Virginia to whom he referred if he supposed it would be his fate to die out of it. Pennsylvania had always been true to the Union. hen clouds lowered over the horizon in all quarters of the country—when the Sota aay — at the inpendi: where n- sylvania itand ? PiWhere did Philadelphia i then held in Philadel ti en he! 14 phis wid out distinction of party, contributed greatly to roll back the black tide of fanati- cism and disunion, when Whigs and Democrats in Pennsylvania were found, as he trusted they would always be found, standing in de- fence of the rights and liberties of the Union. [Great applause. | He was, therefore, proud to accept the complimants paid to Pennsylva- nia by his friend from Mississippi. He knew that the gentleman was friendly to the State of Pennsylvania, or at least one individual in the State. [Great applause] After some further remarks, the honorable gentleman re- sumed bis seat amidst prolonged cheering. It is due to Secretary Davis that we should add that, in writing out his speech to which Mr. Buchanan refers above, he made it plain that that distinguished gentleman misunder- stood his views concerning the propriety of appropriating the public money to make a railroad to the Pacific. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 23d of April, thore were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stocks $353 69 For the Treasury Department. 41,624 58 For the Interior Department. 14,108 18 For Customé...cccccsccssseseeee 159,878 82 War warrants received and en- tered..secssecsesecccsseveecee 125,151 77 War repay warrants received and entered.. i: 10,006 00 Interior rep and cntere 2,557 96 From miscellaneous source 999 12 From Customs... 98,872 28 From Lands..... 1,133 70 -_—_OCOCOOC——o CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Senate, yesterday, after wo went to press, Mr. Iverson’s pending resolution for the appointment of a Committee, with power tosend for persons and papers, to examine into the action of the late Naval Retiring Board, &c., was taken up. Mr. Crittenden obtained leave of Mr. Hous ton (who had the floor on this subject) to make an explanation. He proceeded to shew that Captain Stribling had claimed the honor of capturing a piratical vessel in 1823, which exploit was in reality performed by the late Lieut. Watson The matter had been brought to the attention of Capt. S, and he had promptly acknowledged his mistake, he hav- ing been led into error by 2 similarity in the names of the piratical chieftains, as he was engaged in a similar capture during the same summer. Mr. C. had no idea that the error was intentional on the part of Capt. S., yet it seemed to be necessary that the explana- tion should be publicly made. Mr. Butler mado a few remarks on the samo subject. Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, also availed him- self of the courtesy of the Senator from Texrs to vindicate the character of Lieutenant Bart- lett, which had been assailed on a former oc- casion by the Senator from Louisiana, (Mr Slidell ) Mr. Houston then proceeded with his re- marks, which commanded general attention, and by their pleasantry frequently excited much merriment in the Senuie. He reiter- ated all bis former accusations against Capt Dupont, and replied to the vindications of Messrs Clayton and Bayard. He alsg criti- eised the conduct of Captains Stribling and Pendergrast, who, though members of the late Board, were chargea with derelictions of duty similar to those which wero alleged against certain officers who had suffered from the action of that Board. Mr Houston also defended the personal character and lauded the gallantry of Lieut. Rolando, who had been dismissed the service by the finding of the Naval Board. The Senator contended that there was no analogy between the action of this Board and the reduction of the army after the war of 1312, for that was effected by acommission of senior and superior officers, who, since they could not profit by the reeults of their own decisions, were not placed under the same temptations to the commission of in justice as were the members of the Naval Board. He believed the whole echewe of “‘navy reform’’ had its origin in a cabal of interest officers formed years ago He also commented on the extraneous influence now brought to bear on the Senate by the opinions of the Executive and the Secretary of the Navy in defence of the action of the Naval Board. He believed the law authorizing that Board was an odious one, and that it had been odiously executed. Without concluding his remarks, the Senator gave way to a motion to adjourn. In the House, the debate on the motion to reconcider the vote of the House agreeing to the Senate's fifty-first amendment to the De ficiency bill—granting the 20 per cent. extra compensation tothe Librarian of Congress and his assistants, declaring that the 20 per cent. extra compensation was not designed to apply to the Printer of either House of Congre-s, and taking from the Superintendent of the Public Printing the management of the bind- ing, ruling, and furnishing blank books for the several Executive Departments—was fur- ther debated by Messrs. Haven, H. Marshall, of Ky., and Giddings for it, and Messrs. Cobb, of Ga, and Clingman against it; and then the said motion to reconsider was laid on the table—yeas 79, nays 62, The Nebraska contested election case was next postponed until Tuesday next. The House then went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr. Cubb, of Ga., in the chair,) wherein the Indian Ap- propriation bill was discussed for some time. Shortly afterwards they adjourned. Proceedings of Te-Day. In the Senate, to-day, after discussing for a few minutes the bill authorizing the U. b. Circuit Court for the Southern District of Georgia to entertain appeals and grant writs of error in certain cases, which was called by Mr. Pugh— The bill appropriating $3,000,000 for ix. creasing the efficiency of the Army of the United States was taken up, and Mr. Hale was addressing the Senate in a general anti- Administration speech (upon this bill) as the Star went to press. In the House, a call of the House was or- dered, and a quorum having been ascertained to be present, reports were made from com- mittees A bill making Columbus, Ky., a port of en- try was reported by Mr. Washburne, of Iil., from the Cummerce Committee. ' Mr. Burnett moving to put it on its passage, it was eeveied ty Mr. B and Mr. Walker in its favor, and Mr. Morgan against it; when it was read a third time and passed. Many other bills were then reported from the same committee and referred. Mr. Polton reported froth the same commit- tee a bill to refund the duties paid on goods destroyed by fire, and moved to put it on its passage. Mr. Phelps objected, on the ground that the bill involved the payment of money from tke Treasury, and therefore must be committed under the rule. The Speaker overruled this objection Mr. Jones, of Tenn , appealed ; and the aj- l was debated by Messrs. Jones, of Tenn., ‘obb, of Ga, Phelps, and Orr for it; and b Washburn, of Me., in favor of the dect- sion of the Chair. Freperick County.—We learn from the Frederick Herald that the ‘old line’? Whigs of the county held a convention on Saturday, at which Wm. Lynch, -, presided. They appointed all the old line Whigs in the county as delegates to their State convention, to be held in Baltimore on the 29th instant. Sgniovs Loss —The barn of Col. James Simmons, of Prince @eorge county, Va., was set on fire last Friday night and entirely de- stroyed, together with about 1,000 bushels of Shape contained saocsin Colonel Simmons’ amount to about $2,000, which we learn there is no insurance. os GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Ggonourows, April 24, 1856. We have been informed that quite a serious impediment to navigation upon the Canal has beea constructed at a point this side of Harper’s Ferry, known as Weaverton. Some persons constructing the wallpfor a mill have been allowed to encroach upon the Canal to such an extent as to weaken the embankment, and render it dangerous to let ona full supvly of water, consequently boats heavily laden find great difficulty in passing. This is but another proof that improper m: ent is the chief, if not the only reason, why the Canal has never been a remunerative concern to the stockholders. Let the managers of this con- cern at their next meeting elect a practical man for president, one who knows how such a work should be managed, and will give it his whole time and attention, by making a tour the entire length of the line every month during the navigable season, with full power to correct abuses and remedy evils, and a dif- ferent state of affairs will very soon be seen. Such a man can be had at the present time if desired, one whose election to the post at this time, would send a thrill of joy to the heart of every one directly intere: in the canal. Our river is considerably swollen in conse- uence of the heavy fall of rain and snow on uesday, and a strong current is setting down, bringing with it large quantities of drift wood, &c , which many persons in the neighborhood of the wharves are busy catching. Up to this time we have heard of no ee boing done tothe canal. Boats are still arriving. The rainy and gloomy weather of the last day or so has been quite a check to all busi- ness operations. The cool weather of thelast few days has caused a considerable diminution in the quan- tity of fish atour wharves, and prices have advanced nearly one hundred per cent. Shad are selling at $12a$13 per hundred, and her- $6. ar little doing in the flour and grain mar- ket this morning. The former is held at $6.50 a$6.62 per bbl.; and the latter at $1 35a$1.40 for red, and $1.40a$1.50 for white. What ef- fect the foreign news will have we are yet un- able to say. We think it will tend to cause less activity, if not a decline in prices. 8. eee ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, Apri! 24, 1856. The City Councils met on Tuesday @ight, being very fairly attended. An appropria- tion of $500 was made for the use of the Wverseers of the Poor. The committee on printing submitted propositions from Smith & Finks and Edgar Snowden, and after diseus- sion the whole subject was recommitted. An act in relation to the assessors passed one Board, and was laid on the table in the other. The Hydraulion Fire Company were author- ized to change some three feet the site of the new engine house. A bill creating an inspec- tor of guano was reported, read the second time, and ordered tobe published. The joint committees of the lower Board were appointed, ahd Council adjourned. Mrs. Vansant, wife of Jas. Vansant, Esq., of this city, died suddenly on Tuesday night. Vur Know Nothing friends are still secing “ troublous times.’? Card follows card in ex- lanation of the position of various candi- ates, Fish Wharf was quite lively Moonie des- ite the rain, a large amount of fish changing ands. Ami. Pouitican Iteas.—The Missouri Know No- thing State Convention met at St. Louis on the 17th inat., and made the following nomi- nations for State officers: Gen. R. C. Ewing for Governor; Hon. William Newland for Lieutenant Gevernor; Col. Thomas A. Harris for Secretary of State; Thomas C. Fletcher for Register of Lands; S. M. Grant for Audi- tor of Public Accounts; JF. St. James for Attorney Generai; Col., Thomas T. Frame for Treasurer; E C. Davis for Superintend- ent of Public Schools; and T. J.C Fagg, H. M. Woodyard, and E A. Lewis for Commis- sioners of Public Works. Resolutions en- dorsing the nox elson were una: The delegation to the Demosratic National Convenfion for the State of Maine is now full, and is as follows : At Large—Wyman B. S. Moore, William K., Kimball, John C. Talbot, jr., and Dudley F. Leavitt. Ist district—Isracl Shadbourne and Jonc- than Smith. 2d district—Isaac Tyler and Israel R. Bray. $d_district—John Babson and Capt. Watts. 4th diatrict—Follett T. Lally and Andrew Masters. 5th district—Bonjamin Wiggin and Abijah B. Chase. Sth district—Anson G. Chandler and George Parcher. In Iowa, every town, county, from save Keokuk, where the not drawn, bas gone for the against the Fusionists and city heard arty lines were emocracy and Ke’ LECTURE FOR THE BENEFIT of the Young Catholic’s Friend Society of Seeown will be delivered by Pri fessor A. DIMITRY, ef Louisians, at Forrest Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 29th instant. Doors open at 7 «clock. Tickets can be procured at John F. Ellis? Mu- sic Store, Kidwell & Laurence’s Drveg Store, Washington; and at John L. Kidwell’s, George- town. ap 24-5t* Bee NOTICE —PERSONS DESIROUS of purchasing one of the most convenient houses in Washington city, the lot contaising near 2,700 square feet, situated on Ninth st. west, between L and M, are requested to notice theauc- tion sales of A Green. The above property wiil be sold on MONDAY, the 23th instant, at 5 o’clock p.m. ap 24-1 Bee THE NATIONAL.—THE FOLLOW- ing resolu ion recommending the NEW DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN PAPER—*‘< The Nationsl”’—to the favorable consideration of the Democracy of the country, was unanimously adopted by the Washington Jackson Democratic Association at its last meeting : Resolved, That the Jackson Demccratic Asso- clation of the District of Columbia view with sat- isfaction the proposed establishment by Mr Wu H. Hors ofa Democratic Campaiga paper,to be called ‘The National,’ to be publisted in this city during thenext Presidential contest, and that this Association recommend it to the Demo-racy of the country as a journal wo:thy their support, and one which, from the well est blished politi- cal integrity of its conductor, will advocate noth- but the priaciples of the National Demecracy mlinoes.. and its no! DANIEL RATCLIFFE, Pres. Attest: MICHAEL W. CLUSKY, Sec. il? Persons having in their possession Pros pectuses of ‘‘The National” are requested to aid in procuring subscribers. it LL * Bee AE OF THE SIXTH PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCH —The Lady man- egers of this Fair beg to announce that it will be continued for the remainder of this week. They are thankful for the generous patronage of the Past week, and hope to merit its continuance. _Open from 8 to 10% p. m. ap 22-4t Fee MONTGOMERY GUARDS ATTEN- A TION —You are nae notified to attend it at "bpd armory on THURSDAY EVE- NING the 24th inst., for drill. Punctual altendance is called for. By order of Capt Kgy: ap 23 2t THOMAS McENIRY, O. 8. WASHINGTON HIGHLANDERS, Attention !—Ycu are hereby notified to at tend at your Armory on THURSDAY EVENING next, April 24th, at 8 o’clock precisely. Every member is required to be pres- ent By order: ap 23 2t* JNO. BAIN, Captain JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCI- = ATION .—The Association will meet at its bi juarters, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10:h Come i a ieeloons plltalass Y e as ni in re at. tention ANIEL RATCLIFFE," ap 22-3t ~_ President i: strat oe ee laine ECOND WARD MEETING.—ALL | is ‘Cities of the Second Ward op posed tothe Know Nothing party are requested. to attend a meeting to be held on THURSDAY EVENING, Aprii2th, at 8 o’clock, in the ball over R. Farnham’s Bookstore, corner Pa. avenue and Ilth street. Delegates to a City Convention to select a suitable candidate for Mayor will be All friends of the eause are invited. GeNenat Lanp Orvics, April 9, 1866. Ke. OTICE—ALL PERSONS HAV- ing books or bound documents belong! to this oftlos wilt return them ‘without delay to west wing of the Patent Office bi which the ‘ uilding, to Land Office is this day re. ap 11-d00d U. S. Marshal's Office, } 2 14, #6. Beam erase mrpbueercs, os. e cs to al - sonsindebted to John A. Smith Clem of the bir. cuit and Criminal Courts of this District, for = which acerved iu either of said Ceuris in the years 1851, °52, "53, and °S4. unpaid I must cording tolaw. ap 15 ee 20 ® EW AR D.—I WILL GIVE THE $ above reward for the arrest end convic- tion of the person or persons who broke inte stand in Centre Market on Sunday night last, a) KUNKEL & CO JOBN T. FORD: "All ts then | 208. BFF a8 directed. to collect ac- J.D. HOOVER, Marshal. Boxes and Parquet......+.++ Family Circle and Galleries No extra charge for reserved seats. SHAKSPEARE UNMCTILATED THIS EVENING, APRIL 2% took therefrom goods to the amount of $30 te Ur. JAMES W. WALLACK, r. $100, consisting of Portemonnates, we ne ig Ul present Coy Cibber’s eda) of Shek fumes, Spool Cotten, and sundry other artic! ithe omens an A. MeCLEISH, Stalts Nos. 92 and 93 Centre Market. Also. No. 102 High street, Georget s ap 2'-3t* speare’s edy, in S arts, of the Life and Death of King RICHARD iIi1r. Duke of Gloster ...0..--seeneeseoee ME. Wallack Not . R. RUPOLPH BUCHLY HAS BEEN ap- Pointed Coll-ctor of the secounts due thi tate of James F. Harvey, deceased, and a: ized to receive and receipt for the same GEO. HARVEY, ap 24-3t Agent for Executrix. ARRIED, NOT MATED; or How they lived at Woodside and Throckmorton Hall. by Alice Cary, author of Clovernook. Price $1. Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S ap2i Bookstore, near 9th st. LOCKS_OLOCKS—CLOCKS —A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, a'l warranted ‘B Grand Dance Mad CIOCCA and Mons. H. MONPLABIR. To conclude with SUDDEN THOUGHTS: Jack Cabbage......---.ss0++seeeeMr. Jefferson iff” The Box She:t for the sale of Reserved Seats will be openevery day of this week. Office hours between 9 a.m. and m ap Mu FIREMENS’ GRAND BALL. SECOND ANNIVERSARY BALL oy THE WES HOSE CO., No. 1. as COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nounee to their friends and the pub- lie, that they will give the'r SECOND ANNIVERSARY BALL on THURS DAY EVENING, April 24th. 1856. at the WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, The satisfaction our former balis have heretofore given, and the entire success attending them, impress us with renewed energy, and we ledge ourselves to make this Ball one of the ightest that has ever giveo brightness to the his- tory of Balls. Ro exertions will be spared that may contribule to eno ment and pleasure of those who may bonor us th their keep good time one year. at J. ROBINSON’S, 349 Pennsylvania avenue, ap 24-I1m opposite Browns’ Hotel. Girard Fire and Marine Insuranee Ce., F PHILADELPHIA, INSURES AGAINST Loss or Damage, by FIRE, Buildings, Mer- chandise, Furniture, &c ,in eon city, or the country. POLLARD WEBB, Agent, No. 512 Seventh st., opp. ap 24-im Natlonrl Intel. Office. _ 4 grreaeng AND JEWELRY 25 per ct cheaper than It can be boughtelsewhere in Washing- ton, at pars fa > J. ROBINSON’S, Supper end reshmeants will be furnished by ap2i-im 3:9 Pa. av opp Browns’ Hotel. | *8.experienced caterer. Scott's favorite Cotilion Band has been engaged for the occasion. No Hats or Caps will be allowed in the hall, except those worn by the Firemen. Tickets ONE DOLLAR; admitting a gentle- and ladies ¥. 3.—The object of this Ball is to aid the Com- Pany in building their new Hose House, on 234 street, where we have purchased a lot, and have one storyup We appeal to the generous public. Commitee of Arrangements. OYS’ CLOTHING FOR SPRING AND Summer .—We have on hand at the present time the largest assoitment of Boys’ and Chil- dren’s CLOTHING to be four in this city, suit- able for the present and rg me WALL & STEPHENS. ap2i-st 322 Pa. avenue, next to Iron fall. STROLUG | Ascher po hal practioner of Astrology an renology, to- gether, with the assistance of Professor Brough- Wm. Riggies, F. T. Wilson, P. Hagerty, ton, is prepared to answer all qrestions relating to | &. &. Booth, Ww. Dellaway, A. F. Beedle. human life. Nativities written. Questions an- Managers on part’of the Firemen swered personally, orbyletter. M.S.D.latefrom | 54 Tait, J Sanders, Europe, is now taking a tour through the United | 8 E Donciaes, J McDermott, o State. Her stay will be herea short time only. | # E Doyle, M Barkesd, rows. No. 79 Bridge street, 2 doors above the ape = spuemarors Lod ase of the wage ens. Georgetown. ap 24-1 Hon Towers, . Headerson, acer, COWS! CATTLE! Bare Ben Geena aller URNUPS HAVE TURNED DOWN —The | wp aiserséer, When” subseriber has yet 300 bushels of Connecticut | Dr Miller, Captain Thom, D Radetife, RUTA BAGA TURNIPS, which will be deliv- bin a . 4 amo ered in any part of this city or Georgetown, at | 2 4,T°r™ cma | betes echie the exceedingly low price of 30cen's a bushel F Fuller, W Watson, Capt Carrington, Those having cows would do well to purchace | G Kraft, P Wateon, JH Bradley, as they are the cheapest and best food that can | B Random. — ee, ro oe seared at Centre Market, or | 5 Tate , DraDDavis, JL Rider. 4 a) ap2t ou DANIFL GRAHAM. P = VEN 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 bis Hall (adjoint: the Star Office) on THURSDAY EVE- NING, May Ist, 1556 He bas exerted himself to the utmost of his ability to render this Exhibition, if ible, saben tnStiionet than the one given by him last year at the National Theatre. Several new, beau- tifal, 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 then any offered toa Washington audience: . College Hornpipe, by 4 masters. . La Cachucba, by $ misses, two of which are 5 and 6 ycars of age. . Cracovienne, by 4 misses. (Elsler style ) La Smolenski, by 4 mieses . Highland Fling, by 3 masters G.votde Vesires, by 2 misses. . El Jeleo de Jeres, by a miss, (Eisler style ) Pas de Trois, by 2 misses, 5 and 6 years ef age, andamester7 This dance is danced with much precision, and is both dificult and raceful 9. Pas Styrlan, by 2 misses and 2 matters. 10 Styrian Waltz, by Prof. Munder and 2 young dies. 11 The Grand Flower Dance, by 32 misses, as introduced by the Viennoise Children It is composed of 16 arches end 16 circles, of roses of every variety and color. 12. The Grand Shawl Dance, by 32 misses, which has been altered and im; with the exception of the Cro ne, the Grand March, and Ascension upon the Throne, which has always been considered WEBER’S MILITARY AND CUTILLON BAND is engaged for the occasion. The ladtes who attended the Thestre Ball, bis it and former patrons, and the patrons of ‘is ‘‘ Brother Professors’? are cordially invited to attend, as there will be no invitation cards dis- tributed. N. B.—It has been rumored by some malicious comp that my hall is not : ufficiestly s! to old the great crowd that will attend my exhibi- tion AT FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN. ROFESSOR BIDDLE RESPECTFULLY announces to the citizens of Georgetown and the public, that he wi'l give a lecture and exhi- bition of his mysterious gift of conveying his voice, at the above Hall,on FRIDAY EVEN- ING, April 25th. Also, on SATURDAY AF- TERNGON, for the accommodation of Schoois, and on SATURDAY EVENING. Admission TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. Deois open in the afternoon at 2 o’clock, per- formance to commence at 3. Evening at7, to commence at 8. ap 24-116 =k SES SSSI ee OS) renee, Sera CARD.—WE BEG TO INFORM OUR 4% friends and the public that we hav. just returned from a two weeks’ tour at the North, and bave visited and examined thor- oughly the principal Piano manufactories of Bos- ton. New York, and othercities From there es- tablishments we have made, with persoval care and attention, a selection of a stock of PIANOS which will form the largest and most beautiful assortinent ever before presented in any Southern city. We have made arrangements which will insure us a sem!-monthly supply. Our stock shall always consist of an assortment of Grand. Par'or Grand, Louis XLV, Square, Round, and other styles of beautiful finish, and exquisite tone and finish. These Pianos we have purchased for cash, hence we shall be enabied to offer them upon exceedingly reasonable terms. We will make liberal discounts for cash; take good en dorsed notes ; sell by the monthly payments; ac- cept old pianos in part payment; warrant and guarantee every instrument we sell ; give numer- ous references in this city of persons who hare purchased of us. Also, always on hand, second hand Pianos; Pianos for rent by month or quarter; Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Vioiincellos, Accordeons. and music merchandise in general. Our Store is near Tenth street, No. 306 Pennsylvania avenue. JOHN F. ELLIS, Pianoforte and Musi¢ Emporium. ee Da Wen mes ap 24-tr To satisfy the public to the contrary, I have had the building thqsoughly examined, and it has been pronounced by a competent builder to ap 19—tb be perfectly safe. A 5 MY? BY GEO. WiL , bet. D and E ; N RS. DITTY AND MISS LANPHIER will open SUMMER MILLINERY on Saturday, the 26tb inst. No 311, seeond story, south side Peansylvania avenue, be- tween 9th and 1th streets. _ap tae ENTLEMEN ARE INVITED TOCSLL and examine cur rew essortment of SPRING CLOTHS, CASIMERES, and VESTINGS, re- ceived this day, which we will make to order in the most superior and rgnesmenpe~ manner, et much cheaper rates than the usual elt ices. . WALL& STEPHENS ap23-8t No. 322 Pa.av. bet., th and 10thets ARCHITECTURAL PLASTER ORNA- MENTS F_ EVERY STYLE ON REASONABLE TERMS.—Mastic and all kinds of modern finish for the decoration cf the intericr and exte- rior of Private and Public Buildings. LU NOO NAN & CALLAHAN’S Ornament Shop; Plain and Ornamental Plasterers, 505 Eleventh street, near ape ogee avenue, Washington. ap 23-lw ALBATA TE’ SETS T REDUCED PRICES.—Elegant Plated Waiters, Cake Baskets, Castors, Albata Forks and Spocns. We are now opening a very superior lot of the above goods. Persons in want of these articles will find them et much lower rates than usual. M. W. GALT & BRO, ap 23-3t 324 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COPART- NERSHIP. . gee COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing between Peter M. Pearson and Chas. W. Davis, conducted in the name of ‘Peter M. Pearson & Co.,’’ bas been dissolved by limits- tion. Ricuarp H. Lasxry, Attorney at Law. in whose fon the Bocks have been pleced, is avthorized to settle up the business of the late firm, and ell ~eyva lia ins to it are requested to make ‘ment to him. jie P. M. PEARSON, ap 23-3t CHAS. W. DAViS. A CARD. AVING BEEN TRANSFERRED FROM the Treasury to the Liquor De- : partment, ——- oo oe 1 am prepared to furnish my and toe commmnaniey: generally with Paindeiphie, Reading and Baltimore Ale; a choice glass Brandy; old Bourbon and Old Rye. For break: fast to-morrow—Egg Rolls, Waffies, Fresh But- ter, Broiled Corn ia, Porter house Steak, ten- der and fat, Hot French Coffee, Radish, &c. Dinner from 11 a. m, to J2at night, of Bolied I SHA(L THIS DAY OPEN THE FRENCH Spring style Gents. DRESS HATS, received r steamer Africa. Also. extensive assortment en’s Boys’ and Children’s STRAW 600D3. In the assortment, and the low prices that the Bazaar is conducted, one cannot fall to be pleased HOPKINS, ap 24-ec2w Corner6th streetand Pa. avenue. PROPOSALS FOR GUNPOWDER. ORDNANCE OFFICE, WasHineton, April 23, 1956. ROPOSALS ARE INVITED FROM THE Powder Manufacturers of the country for fur- nishing Five Thousand Barre’s of Gunpowder, or any portion of that quantity not Jess than one thousand barrels. Four-fifths of the Powder to be furnished must te Cannon Powder, and one- fifth Musket Powder; and the whole amount that may be ordered must be delivered at the harbor of New York by the Ist of August, 186, and not sooner than the 20th July, 1856. Contracts will be entered into oly with those who can give sat- isfactory assi of their ability to manvfacture Powder of the quality required for Government use. The proportions of the ingredients cf Powder for the military service are 75 parts of a 15 ts of ehercoal, and 20 parts of sulphur. ‘the ingredients to be ured in the manufacture must be of the highest degree of purity; the nitre must not contafn more than 1-3000th part of chlorides; the charcoal must be ob‘ained from sound willow or poplor wocd, ef not more than three or four years’ growth; and the sulphur of such purity that in burnt: 100 grains ina glass vessel the residuum s! not exceed a small fraction of a grain. The Powder must be packeg in barrels of ene hundred pounds each ; the barrels to be mede of well-seasoned white oak, and hoo) with hickory or cedar no i (the latter preferable) de- prived of their bark; the hoops to cover two- thirds of the barrel, and to be secured by copper nails; instead of a bung on the side, a screw hoie one and a helf inch diameter must be made jn the head of the barre!, and closed by a wood scr:w with an octagonal head, not projecting beyond the ends of tke staves, with a washer under {t of fhin leather steeped in a solution of bees-wax in spirits of turpentine, end a piece of cloth glued over the head of the screw pl The ingredients, and also the ler, during and after fabrication, will be subject to inspec- tion and proof by officers of the Oniuance Depart- ment, as laid down ‘n the Ordnance Manual, (to | Rock, Sauce, drawn Butter, Walnut Cateup, which bidders are referred.) and none will be re- thin hot Hoe Cakes, Veal Soup with a ceived urless approved by theinspector. Thein agus, tender Chicken Pot Pierichly seas ned. <4 certitcates will be given by the inepector 13 the | freveryatpie, ‘Callard jodge for yourselves. certiécates w ven he ins ‘or to the | in ever 4 contractors, on the a monteiion of Which, with N “Locked for daily, Spring Chickens, to receipts, by the ordnance officer stationed in the harbor of New York. for the powder delivered there, payment will be made to the full amount. be fried in on Parsley; and Roast Lemb th Green Peas. WWANTED— An active Restaurant Cook, that The pro; is must state the price per 100 | can fry Uystersand broil asteak. A to. pounds, (barrel inclaed,) and ery ey regrets ap %3-tr Rg. EB W LOCK. ‘ Proposals for ier. ee cae ned, Sites Ordnance Oflee, ‘Wasbin; CLOTH DRESSING AND DYEING ES- TASLISHMENT. T8 SUBSCRIBER HAVING RE-ESTAB- shed himself in the above bnsiners is pre- age to DYE Silk, Merino, and Dela!ne Dresse-) k, Damask and Merino Curtains ; Crepe a» eriuo Shawls dyed or bleached. Gents’ Cosi, Pants, Vests, Cloaks and Mantels cleansed or re- ton, D. U., where will be 0; on the 24 Of May in’ the presence of the bi , or of such to of them as may choose apps K. CRAIG, Colonel of Ordnance. Philadelphia A’ ; Day Book and Military frgus, New Yorks Boston Post; and Hartford Each above will send one | dye L. J. DENHAM. of the pay aeaeaen the advertisement, and No. 219 south side Pa avenve. between 12th and also their bills, to the Ordnance Office. . 13th opposite Geutler’s ap %-dtHNay tp ime