Evening Star Newspaper, April 28, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY ....0-00-++-0eeee00+-- April 28, 1856. U[7~ Advertisements should be handed in by 12 o’clock, m., they may not appear until the neat day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer says : ae thorised to state that an ar- Mr Campbell, Postmaster General, and the British Postmaster General, the Duke of Ar- iding for the of valuable gE. providi id ” athe regis. letters for Great Britain will be oe ‘ad mine as on domestic letters, thus making the rate on a single letter, when registered, twenty-nine cents. The English tion fee is twelve cents. On all regis- tered letters in each country p: yment is required. The arrangement goes into opera- tion on the first of May.” The Union exposes the hollowness of the New York Heraid’s pretensions of friendship for the South, and explains most forcibly why the approaching Cincinnati Convention will decline following its advice in the matter of essaying to go before the country shirking the Nebraka-Kansas issue if possible. The same paper, rejoining to the Pennsylvanian, ex- plains, in playful remarks, that while profess- ing friendship forthe President, that journal is aiding and abetting the Washington Sentinel in bringing him personally into disrepute. The Union also contains an able and interest- ing letter from the Hon. George S. Houston, of Alabama, upon the late struggle to elect a Speaker. —cc@ocO8 Kar Neither House of Congress was in ses- sion on Saturday last. Tax Quickest Passagz.—The Cunard Steamship Persia, which sailed from New York onthe 2d instant, arrived at the Bell Buoy at the entrance to the Mersey, on the morning of the 12th instant, at half-past five: smaking the run in nine days, twelve hours, and seven minutes. So says a correspondent of the Boston Atlas. Tax Visit ro THE StzAmeR MERRIMAC ON Sarcrpay.—The Congressional visit to the Merrimac seems to have been a pleasant affair from the report of the participants. The special train, which left Washington at half- past eight, a m., consisted of five passenger cars, in charge of Capt. Humphreys. Among the members who went down were Messrs. Douglas, Bright, Mallory, Bell, and Fitzpa- trick, of the Senate, with Messrs. Tatteson, Howell Cobb, H. W. Davis,J M. Harris, Joshua R. Giddings, and numerous other members of the House of Representatives. They reached Annapolis about 11 o’clock, and very soon afterwards were conveyed to the Merrimac‘by the steamer Ergineer. After @ delightful season spent on board and at the Nava! School, the party returned to this city, reaching here about seven o'clock, p. m. Odd Fellows’ Celebration at Cincinnati. A great demonstration was made by the Odd Fellows at Cincinnati, on the 24th inst., the thirty-seventh anniversary of the intro- duction of Odd Fellowship into the United States. The celebration was carried out un- der the auspices of the Cincinnati lodges, and nearly every State in the Union was repre- sented It is estimated that from four to five thousand persons were in the procession. Along the line of march were erected numer- ous triumphal arches, beautifully and appro- priately decorated. Among the mottoes were the following : “‘ Welcome Brothers ;’’ “Our Country, the Union;’ “Friendship, Love, and Truth.’ There was also along the entire Toute a gay display of flags and other decora- tions, which gave tothe city quite a holiday Sppearance. At the wharf the steamers all had their colors flying. The Columbian says: ‘‘ The sight of the multitude pemine, arrayed in gorgeous para- phernalia, bearing splendid banners and the mysterious looking insignia of the Order, ac companied by carriages and horses, and even the stately elephant, all looked glorious in the bright sunlight, and led the spectator to in- quire whether the barbaric display of Baby- lon and the long passed glories of Eastern ‘ armies with banners’ could rival so imposing * he ‘or Oration was delivered by Rev. Isaac D_ Williamson, and is spoken of in high terms, It was stated that the Order now numbers two hundred thousand persons, with an annual revenue of a million and a half of dollars. “‘Among the many noticeable incidents of the day one was the presence of Thomas Wildey, ., the founder of the Order in the Union, which appeared to be a source of much pleasure tothe membersofthe Order. Wreaths and bouquets were heaped upon him so lib- erally that there was aanger of his being smot ered by the fragrant and undying pre- sents.”” PERSONAL. +++» Hon. B. N. Huntington and Hon. Chris- topher Morgan, of New York, are at Willard’s. +++» Lieut. T. M. Wainwright, first officer of the U.S. steamer Merrimac, is at Willard’s ++++Judge Curtis and family, of Boston, and Judge Addis, of New York, are at Wi!- lard’e. ----Mr. Billinghurst, of Wisconsin bas re- turned to his seat in the House, after a brief visit to bis home. +» Tharlow Weed, York, is in this city, lard’s. + 0f Alban ew ra stopping oH Wil- +++» Albert Pike, the Arkansas t, - rior, and editor, is in New York city. My. P. has recently become a resident of New Orleans «+++ Col. De Witt, member of Co, the Worcester (Mass.) district, wtasecen from bis recent severe illness, and will soon resume his seat in Congress ++» Private letters, received from Misa Charlotte Cushman, positively deny any inte.+ tion on the part of that lady to assume the lesseeship of the Haymarket Theatre, London. +--+ General Robles, Minister to the United States, General Escandon, Government bank- = and a large party Same friends, from Zico, are stopping at the Metropolitan He- tel, New York +! so --+.The Richmond Enquirer says of Mayor Wood : “His visit to Richmond ‘atthe oes time is full of interest, taken in connection with the fact that, years ago, when a very ‘oung man, he spent some time in one of the ‘arge tobacco establishments in this city.” sees The London Court Jo: of April pablishes the following + “Ursa of 7,000 men of the Crimean army are under orders to preceed direct to Canada, with a view to the protection of the frontier in the event of hoslal ties with the United States ++++Hon. Gayton P. Usgood, of Andover, Mass , was chosen a member of the House in November last, and has not been in the State fiouse since; and there is no rticular reason, but his disinclination to go, that keeps him away. He told them he would not attend when elected. What 1 says a Boston 5 a blessing it would be if Mr. 0. Pada few imi- tators elsewhere. ---- Dr. Charles C Cobel, indicted for pro- curing ap abortion upon the person of Cathe- Breuxen, resulting in her death, in Tuary last, bas been acquitted at the Court of Sessions, New York. © deposition of the deceased, taken before Coroner Perry, was Tuled out by the Court on account of its infor- mality, and there — no other evidence, the prosecution abandoned the case, and the Jury sendered a formal verdict as above. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOssiP. The Hon. Jefferson Davis.—Frequent in- quiries have been made to us im the last day or two, concerning the views of Secretary Da- vis upon the question of the construction of the Pacific Railroad with means furnished by the General Government. These inquiries grow out of the brief note appended to our recent publication of Mr. Buchanan’s Pacific railroad speech, wherein we stated, that in presenting that gentleman in the attitude of an advocate for that policy, Mr. B. had fallen into én etror. Ih answer to those inquiries, we take occa- sion to republish so much of the speech of General Davis, delivered at the Metropolitan Hotel dinner (in the course of the President’s Northern tour,) as treated of the Pacific rail- road question, and to-morrow will also pub- lish so much of his next succeding annual Teport to Congress as traats of the question of the power of the General Government to con- struct the work by the application of its own means alone, or in connection with the aid of others, and of the necessity for the eventual construction of such a work. Thus we ex- tract from the speech as follows : “ We have yet great problems, physical and political to solve. e have, in that contro- versy to which I referred—that contest be- tween mind and matter—yet to apply all which science can bring to remove obstacles from our oes I refer now to those politico- hysical difficulties which separate the At- antic slope and the valley of the Mississippi from our Pacific possessions. They are sepa- rated by a ridge of mountains, a |: portion of which is covered with perennial snow The population of one portion now reaches the other by passing through a foreign coun- try. Will this continue? No, no! To re- main united, we must provide the means. to bring them more closely together—both as re- Coie time and facility of transportation. The ‘acific slope cannot remain permanently in this Union unless such obstacles are removed, apy more than these colonies could remain connected with the mother country, with the broad Atlantic to divide, and the slow ships of that day toconnect them, Not that blood is to flow or revolution ensue; wise men will seek what it is necessary to do to facilitate the intercouse between the different portions of the nation, and thus to avert the future necessity for political separation. We shall be untrue to the great principles which our fathers bequeathed as a legacy to us if we should attempt to bind our Union together by other than the bonds of fraternity and com- mon interest, or forget that government rests on the consent of the governed. T6 fulfil our mission, to discharge our duty inthe manner appropriate to it, it is necessary to provide the means of intercourse. How is it to be done? The old States are separated from the new-born States on the Pacific by a wide ter- ritory—a mountainous district now possessed by roaming bands of Indians “But still greater difficulties exist in the sterile plains, which ean never be crossed un- til science #hell produce the means which shall render them not only passable but fertile. The public generally have been considering the means of crossing the mountains; they skip- ped the desert; and yet, I venture to assert, there is not a mountain region of this conti- nent that cannot be more easily crossed by roads than the sterile plains which lie near to the mountains. Still, they may be made pas- sable. We may find the dip and the elevation of stone, and ca pierce it and bring water to the surface. e shall find new modes of crossing the mountains. Science, with the energy of our people, will find a way across the desert and over the mountains, and we shall solve the problem which history has heretofore taught us to believe must remain unsolved. [Applause |} That problem is to give to the people on opposite sides of snow covered mountains a common interest, a com mon feeling, and with their own consent. to unite under one government countries which the hand of Nature had divided by barriers to ruder men commercially impassable. If this ho may I not say expectation—should be realized, that progress of civilization and of art which you have assembled to commemorate and promote will have achieved a triumph in the science of government of which you, the great contributors to physical science in its ap- plication to art, may be justly proud at the addition of a new element in the peaceful connexion and extended brotherhood of man.’? The Correspondence.—The reader will find on our first page to-day the reply of Senator Douglas to the letter of Col. James H. Lane, addressed to the Hon. Mr. Watson, of Ohio, the bearer of Col. L.’s communication to hin— Mr. Douglas. It will be read by every one as embracing an important and the very last chapter of the Kansas embroglio, so far spread before the public A note-worthy point involy- ed in it, is its complete refutation of the slanders upon Mr. Douglas spread broadcast through the press, concerning the affair of which it is the conclusion, by writers who, as Senator D. in- directly shows, concocted their stories only to make capital for Col. Lane out of the diffi- culty. If ever persons who went wool gath- ering came back completely shorn, they are those who have been “shrieking for freedom” in the newspapers, in connection with this Kaneas bogus Legislature petition and the Lane and Douglas affair. The Canvass for the Democratic Presiden tial Nomination.—We hear that the Wash- ington Sentine/, containing that journal’s cur- rent articles against President Pierce, which are more remarkable for violent abuse and wholesale detraction than any thing that was ever before published by a party journal in this country against a public man of its own party, is being freely circulated in portions of Virginia. We refer especially to the Piedmont congressional district, where they have found their way under the frank of Senator Slidell, who is generally regarded here as the chief manager of the canvass for the nomination on bebalf of Mr. Buchanan. We state this fact that our readers may know that in protesting against the mischievous and suicidal system cf warfare resorted to to secure the nomination for Mr. B., we did no injustice whatever to those who are managing his cause, and who will of course be expected to be his immediate advisers if nominated through such means A Virginian.—We have obtained permis- sion to publish the following letter from a Democratic farmer of Virginia, addressed to the Hon. Mr. McMaullin, of the House of Bep- resentatives: Loxawoon, April 22, 1856. My Dear Sir :—The mail this morning brings me, under your frank, ‘‘An Appeal to the Democracy of Maj -” Teannot restrain my pea, sir, from ntly responding from the mm of my heart to every sentiment ex pressed therein; and I cannot doubt that every honest heart in this land must appreci- ate its justice. If ever man deserved the out- pourings of a nation’s approval of a faithful, predomi pious discharge of public duty, that man is Franklin Pierce. The dark por- tentous cloud which has long “hovered upon our hi has rapidly gathered stre sh, "7 blackness to darkness until its lightoing flashes are already rending the tical sky. And who is the man that wit out faltering bas bared his head first to its pelt- ings, but Franklin Pierce! Calmly and firm! he has presented the glittering poiut of his faith, and through his own Person averted, as we devoutly trust, the fiery current of fanati- cism from his country!” While the noble Douglas, with a courage and en which entitle him to all honor, has und: Li the black fortress which harbored the enemics of the Constitution, and applied the torch which blew up its walls, Presdent Pierce was tho leader who took his stand in the breacb, and breasted the mad rush of the crazy demon within. : While, then, as an original question, Heary A. Wise would be the pilot of my ohoige, James Buchanan, a candidate in whom should glory ; Hunter, ditto; and Douglas, a name wi I would hail with delight, there is nothing that I would not do, consistently with the harmony of the Democratic party, to induce the country to put its most sacred seal of = fare ae the administration of Franklin Pierce cordially agree with you, sir, that it is fit that Virginia should present his name to the convention. With any one of the above names we can do honor to our country ; with Ais we can also honor the man that has served her. If it is rejected, we shall at least have the consolation of havin; stood by the man who has more than the pledge we made for him. " Delegates.—The Hon. Senator Bayard and the Hon. George Reed Biddle have been elected delegates to the Democratic National Convention from the New Castle district, Del- aware. They were instructed to vote for Mr. Buchanan, so long us they may think it proper so to do. A Medal Presented.—A silver medal has been received from the Emperor Napoleon’s Palace of Industry at Paris, as an award to General Steuart, late Engineer-in-Chief U. 8. Navy, for his contribution of a model of the Dry Dock at New York The Lynchburg District.—Messrs Bocock and Hubbard, the delegates elected to the Cincinnati Convention from this district are both original Hunter men, and strong friends of the present National Democratic Adminis- tration. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On Saturday, 26th of April, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the Treasury Department... $111,867 13 For the Interior Department. 18,339 42 For Customs......cesssesses 62,280 57 War warrants received and en- tered. .cccceseesssverccecccces 5,102 98 War repay warrants received and ONCOTOd. ..ce.ce secccecccceves 1,006 40 On account of the Navy. eves From miscellaneous sources.....+ 10,047 48 CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS In the Senate, to-day, after disposing of the usual morning business, the Kansas question was again taken up, and they were being ad- dressed by Mr. Brown upon it as we went to press. In the House, Mr. Jones of Tenn., moved a call of the House, which being ordered, a quorum answered to their names. Mr. Nichols, rising toa personal explanation, read an extract from a speech delivered by the Hon. Mr Campbell of Ohio, wherein Mr. C. had intimated that he (Mr Nichols) had refused te vote for him for Speaker, because of a disposition to secure the House printin for Messrs Schouler and Follett He aske Mr. Campbell whether he admitted the ex- tract read to be a correct report of him? Mr. Campbell explained that there were many errors in that report; and that he had not imputed a want of integrity to Mr. N. Mr. Nichols wanted a mere explicit reply. Mr. Campbell again explained, saying that he did not impute to Mr Nichols any con- nection direct or indirect with Messrs. Shou- ler and Foliett, or any one else upon the printing question ; or that that question had affected his vote for a Speaker. Mr. Nichols expressing himself as satisfied with the explanation, was addressing the House in explanation of his course on the elec- tion of a Speaker. when the Star went to press. se Sunstirute ror A Batiot-sox.—By order of J. H. Lane and others of the Free Soil party, an election was ordered to be held on the 15th January last, to elect officers fora State government. By proclamation of the Mayor, forbidding any such election in this place, and signed by all the members of the council, no election was held in Leavenworth city that he knew of, or could hear of at the time. And though the Herald of Freedom anrounced that an election was held, and some 150 votes given, we denied it. It now turns out @ secret election was held at night, and, in place of a ballot-box, a long stocking was sub- stituted. One or more persons took said stock- ing, went to all the Free Soilers, both here and at the Fort, received votes and deposited them in the ballot stocking. Some of the opposite Free Soil candidates received votes in a pocket A Mr. Dodge of this place, it geems, received the ls Saye number of vot and, of course, was declared duly elected. His seat, however, was contested on the as- sembling of the Legislature at Topeka, and. he was ousted upon the following grounds: It was urged by one speaker that great com- plaints had been made by Missourians for violating the sacred rights of the ballot- box: but, said he, here is a greater fraud actually practised by men professing to be- long to our party than was ever charged against our enemies. Votes are taken se- cretly, in a long stocking, without even the forms of law, and a member here claims his seat as_a free-State representative on that vote. The members became indignant The ‘stocking’? vote was declared illegal and wrong—we suppose upon the ground that it was taking an undue advantage of the “ pocket,”’ because the former could hold more yotes than the latter. This isa true state of facts, and Mr Dodge was ousted from his seat in conse- nence of that vote. We will now state, for the information of the Herald of Freedom, that sweh an election was actually held.— Kansas Herald, April 12. - Revo.tine Cass or [ncest.—In one of the Pittsburg courts last week, Jonas Groves was brought in and arraigned on an indictment for Incest, to which he plead not guilty. The risoner, says a sich | exchange, is a mid- Mle aged man, respectably connected, and ig well cows in this city. His daughter, a young woman of about 17 years of age, ap- ared in court with a young female infant in er arms, and proceeded to give her testimony in a remarkably cool and collected manner, without a shade of embarrassment visible upon her countenance. Sho testified that ber father, the prisoner, was the father of the child she bore in her arms. Pouiticat Irems.—The Democratic conven- tion for the first Congressional district of Mary- land, to appoint delegates to the Democratic National Convention, assembled in Cambridge on the 23d. The Hon James A. Stewart, of Dorchester, and Dr Cathel empeys of Somerset, were appointed delegates, and R. C. Carter, Exq., of Caroline, and R. C, Holliday, as of Talbot, alternates. he, American convention for the trict also met at Cambridge on the same day, and nominated Dr Robert Goldaborough, of Queen Ann's, as their electoral candidate for the district. me dis- Batre wits THe Inprans —The Florida papers contain an account of another engage- ment between U 8 troopsand about 100 Ene dians. The latter were put to flight, but their loss is unknown On the part of the troo; the loss was Private John Simms, Co. L, 24 Artillery, mortally wounded, (survived about fifteen minutes ;) gh eon Joseph Carson, Pri- yates John Maller, John Strobel, Co. C, 2d Artillery, and Thos. Newton, Co L, Ist Ar- tillery, severely wounded, and Privates Silas M. Wayjkins ref Wm _ Abbott, Co. C, 2d Ar- tillery, slightly wounded. Several received shots in their clothing and haversacks. Horzis.e Occursncr.—Passengors who ar- rived at St. Paul's, Minnesota, last week, re- ort the murder of an entire family, named ulien, who lived at Travers, a settlement near Lake Travers, 120 miles ‘northwost of St 8. The family consisted of father, mother and two children, and. from the position in whieh the bodies were found, itis surmised that the futher firet murdered his family and then shot himself. it is possible, however, that the red ag deed may have been committed by GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gxonozrows, April 26, 1856. The following business was before our city coungils last night : In the Council, Mr. Sweenoy of the com- mittee on poor's house, reperted a resolution appropriating $1,800 for the support of the same for the yoar 1858; passed. Resolution in relation to town clock, re- pealing resolution of y 26th, 1849, pro- viding for keeping the same in repair, was taken up and peed. =ge A communication from Mr. John Blackford, in relation to the same matter, was read and referred to committee on- q Aldermen’s bill, providing for the improve- ment of the foot-wey on the east side oF Con- gress street, between Stoddard and Road streets. was passed. Mr. Orme offered a substitute for the ordi- nance providing for th ction of clerk, and for regulating the rec and expenditures of the corporation ; which was passed by the following vote: Yeas—Messrs. Orme, English, ae Jones, Sweeney, Seymour, Mr Orme Sy salves & resolution making an appropriation for the benefit of John Boothe. n the Board of Aldermen, the Council biil providing for the payment of the second in- stallment of the Corporation’s subscription to the Metropolitan Railroad was discussed until 10 o’clock, when both Boards adjourned until next Friday evening at 7! o'clock, with the understanding that there was to be a called meeting this evening. We would suggest as tho most economical plan upon which the General Government can construct a permanent bridge for the ben efit of the District and people of Virginia, that permission be obtained from the Alexan- dria Canal Company to remove the present rotten and dangerous superstructure at the aqueduct, and erect upon the same piers (which are amply sufficient in point of strength for such a purpose,) a permanent superstruc- ture sufficient to accommodate the canal, with @ bridge over head of sufficient capacity for the accommodation of one railroad and two wagon tracks This plan would, doubtless, cost less than one half as much as any other which can be adopted, and be much less ex- ceptionable. Sprctaror Georcetown, April 28, 1856. The bill = plano $25,000 to meet the second installment of our Corporation's sub- scription to the stock of the Metropolitan Rail- road passed the Board of Aldermen un Satur- day evening, and was signed by the officers of the two Boards. The current opinion is, how- ever, that the measure will fail to obtain the sanction of the Mayor. The old nuisance at the Paper Mill bridge has been again revived. Yesterday afternoon there could not have been less than fifty boys, youths and mer, assembled at this point, from the two cities, engaged in a most furious stone battle. For several hours, stones and other missiles were flying thick in every direction from the contending armies, to the great an- noyance and danger of passers-by. Every Sabbath afternoon this spot is desecrated by just such exhibitions as we describe above. Business along our wharves, this morning, presents quite a lively and encouraging ap- pearance. We would advise all who may wish to enjoy a rich literary treat, to go to Forrest Hall to- morrow evening and hear Mr. Dimitry, of Louisiana. Mr. Dimitry never fails to give universal satisfaction as a lecturer. The Rev. Mr. Blox, of Alexandria, preached a very interesting sermon for our Catholic friends in Trinity Church yesterday, after which the congregation gave him a collection of nearly fifty dollars to assist in enlarging his church in the above named place. The supply of fish at our wharves continues quite large, fully equal to the demand. Her- rings are selling this morning at $3 per thou- sand, and shad at $7a$8 per hundred. The flour and grain market continues grad- ually tending downwards. Flour this morning is held at $6a$6 25 us in quality. Wheat, $1.35 for good red, and $1 40a$1.45 for good white. Corn 46a43:. Specrator, E> The friends of Lamartine, counting safely on the esteem and admiration in which his name and writings are held by the Ameri- can people, have urged him to test their sym- pathies, by cousenting to a republication in this country of an English version of his own work, entitled ‘‘ A Familiar Course of Univer- sal History.” Having given his consent, Mons. Desplace, formerly one of the editora of the Courrier de L’Europe,in London, anda devoted friend of Lamartine—who thus writes toMr Bancroft :— “T introduce to you one of m best‘friends, Mr. J. B. Desplace, who, out of pure love for me, goes to America exclusively for the pur- ose of forwarding my interests. His success , With me, a matter of life or death,” has come hither to make the necessary ar- rangements for issuing the work. He baz very wisely consulted with a number of our most eminent literary men, as to the best plan for the enterprise, and his consultations have re- sulted im the determination to appeal, through a competent committee, to the people, in be- half of his noble mission ; for which he neither seeks nor will accept any pecuniary reward. On this committee, now in rapid process of for- mation, Bancroft, Irving, Bryant, Chas. King, General Scott, Richard B. Kimball, Prescott, Felton, Longfellow, and others of our leading names, haye already accepted place. It is the intention of M. Despiace, when the com- mittee is properly filled, to proceed to Wash- ington, and secure to it as Many names as ssible of Representatives and Senators, and hus make the appeal and subscription na- tional. Kansas News —A despatch from Leaven- worth, dated the 22d inst, says that Sheriff Jones attempted to arrest a man connected with the late difficulties, but was resisted by three hundred men, when Governor Shannon ordered out the military. The story is con- sidered doubtful. — —————_—_—_—_—_—_—_——— eee es FAIR, SIXTH PRESBY- terlan Church, corner cf Maryland ave- nue and Sixth street, Is! » will continue open during the present week. (Union) ap28-lw ae GENTLEMAN WHO, BY Mis- take took the wrong hat at the President’s Levee, on Fara night last, will find his at Todd & Co.’s, with his initials marked inside. The ‘writer’s hat came from the same size ess the one mentioned above. ie THK EMPIRE CLUB TAKE GREAT in announcing to their friends blic geverally that they wili gi EXCU: SION AND ric mic = 70 THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION ON THE 15TH OF MAY ap%-3t By order: THE COMMITTEE. Staaten ee eo IAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY .—A regular meeting of the society will be held at the office of the Clerk of the Cfreuit Court on TUESDAY, the 29th inst., at 5 o’clock P: m. The members desiring to par- tictpate in the distribution of Seeds (then to be made) are requested to at'end ap 28-2t J. F. CALLAN, fee. re cece Pinel <= OHIO DEMOCRATS, NOTICE.— All Demccrats from Ohio are requested to meet on TO-MORROW (Tuesday) at6 p m at the room cf Dr. Oids,atMrs Thompscn’s, Fa. avenue, south side, at the corner of 4% st., fur the parece of organizing an Ohio Democratic Club for the campaign ap 23.2t 3: so tp Ee lll MASONIC.—A SPECIAL COMMUNI- cation of Columbia R. A. Chapter No 15. ‘will be held at Masonic Hall, 18 (Mon- day) EVENING, at 7 o'clock AUR. A. Ma- sons in good standing are ccrdially invited to at. tend, By order ofthe M.E.H. P: ap 29-1t J. FJ. McCLERY, Sec. Adware. SCOTT GUARDS.—IN and the consequence of the meeting of the Field. ‘aff and Company Officers taking place en TUESDAY, the 29th instant, and as it is peo ces of the Sooed os e regu ar mont meet: ‘om| as been = Yat WEDNESDAY EVENING Pie inst By order of the Command: Officer: ap 28-31" A.J JONES, O 8. ote DELEGATES ELECTED IN the several Wards of this city, to the Nominating Convention for the itv, are requested to assemble at Was! Hall, (lete p’s) Louisiana avenue, on MONDAY EVE- NING, the 28th inst., at 7 o'clock ap 26 e& —_—————$—$—$——— e+ een FAIR TO AID THE COLORED Baptist Church is still in motion, and the managers offer the most excellent assortment of useful, fancy, ard cheap articles that have yet been sold on such cccasions. Come te the corner of Ninth and D streets, theJucky bag gives gen- eral satisfaction, ap 25-218 HT INFANTRY re wiaed that the drill of e rs Ey the Armory on INDAY NIGHT, at 7% o’clock nae 'B: FY BEERS, Sec. WA! the Th uy order: ap % &t a Sn FSSTIVAL.—THE L << wierorens Soclety of the —_ gist Episcopal Church intend holding a Fair and. Festival at P: Hall, Union Hotel a e quanti'y of y , Fruits, Flowers. A forale, bahep tet large and of superior — fit ig eee ae a oking and Aessant Fairs ever held in George wwe. lt ee town, A LECTURE FOR THE BENEFIT Be ve Young Catholic’s Friend Bockety of . will be delivered by Professor A DIMITRY, ef Louisiana, at Forrest Hall, on TUESDAY, EV ENING, the 29th instant. joors Open at 73% « Tickets can be procared at John F. Ellis’ Mu- sic Store, Kidwell & Laurence’s Drug Store, Washington; and at John L. Kidwell’s, George- town. ap 24-St* Genexat Lanp Orricr, April 9, 156. Kh OTICE—ALL PERSONS HAV- ing books or bound documents bel to this office will please return them withoutdelzy to west wing of the Patent Office building, to which the General Land Office is this day re moved. ap 11-4304 U. S. Marshal’s Office, April 14, 1°56 Kes FURTHER INDULGENCE UN til the Ist May next is granted to all = sons ipdebted to Jobn A. Smith, Clerk of the Cir cuit and Criminal Courts of this District. for fees which accrued in either of said Courts in the years 1851, °52, 53, snd "54 All accounts then unpaid I must 88 directed. to collect ac cording to law. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal. ap 15 CE CREAM. Sold at TWO DOLLARS per gallon at NORBECK’S Confectionery, ap 28-Im 316 0 U N D—YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, near the 10th st. bridge,a POCKET BOOK, containing several pa) and a sma!) sum of mo- ney, which the owner can bave Wy Spang toR. B DONALDSON_ Dentist. No ‘a. avenue, between 9th and 10th stseets. ap 28-1t® TRAY SHEEP.—WAS TAKEN UP ON K lay afternoon, on the corner 0” Eand 10th streets, Island, a Stray SHEEP. Theown+r have it by provin, and paying char- gen ve BY Proving Prope OCH WARD. ap 23-36 Ts DOLLARS REWARD.—1.08T, ON foe line of the Canal, river side, between Easby’s Ship Yard and 17th street, a Gold SEAL and KE Y—on the cornelian set of the former was engraved acoatofarms Any person finding the same and ,eturning therh to 151 F street. between 19th and 20th, will receive the above reward. ap 28-3 OR THE LADIES.—PER EXPRESS this day one case Mai lard's NEW YORK CANDIES, consisting «f— Cream Chocolate, Burnt Almonds Lady Drops. Cod Liver Peste With a large variety of Plums. &c Z. M. P. KING, ep 23-tr 265 Vt. av., cor. 5th and | st. FOR THE MAY BALLS. E HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEAUTI- fal assor!ment of WREATHS, suit able for the spprosching May festivals ; also, all kindsof Flowers for dressing the hair; and would respectfully request those who will be in need of such, to give us a call at our Fancy and Millinery store, No 310, Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9.b and 10th sts., north side. ap 28-tr HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. GAS STOVES AND OVENS. E RESPECTFULLY CALL THE AT- tention of the public to our Gas Cook- ing STOVES, patented by Wm. F. Shaw of Boston. Forneatness and economy they, cannot be ai Seong wyhoe consuming about two cents an hour to each burner. Also, SUMMER OVENS, a new article. SIBLEY & GUY, Pa. avenue, between 10th and Lith sts. ap 28-eo3t (Organ) GALVANIZED SUMMER OVENS. aA AND SPLENDID ARTICLE FOR summer vse, warranted to save elghty-fire percent. in full and the material from which it is manufactured being a non-corductor and con structed with air chambers there is no rediation of beat in the room. SIBLEY & GUY, Pa. avenue, between 10th and 11th sts. ap 28-e03t (Organ) ACKEREL, CHEESE, &c. 50 barrels No.3 medium MACKEREL 30 boxes NEW YORK CHEESE 5,000 pounds SHOULDER BACON 500 do DRIED BEEF 500 FAMILY HAMS 20 cases fresh SALAD OIL 5,000 choice HAVANA CIGARS 1,000 pounds HOPS. Just received, for sale by ap 28-3teo MURRAY & SEMMES eee HARD WARE—CUEAP FOR CASH, pain HOUSE FURNISH GOODB, , Scales. rashes, Shovels, Spades, —Y orl Hoes, Traces, Plough Castings Locks bes ! Hinges, Screws, Glue, Files, &c. &c In fact everything to be found in a well — ted Hardware Store always to be found on hand and cheap for cash at HARVEY & ADAMS, _ap 28-eolm 325 Pa. av , near 7th st AMERICAN AND FRENCH PAPEK- HANGINGS. 1 °™ IN RECEIPT OF MY SPRING AS- sortment of PAPERHANGNGS, embracin; all the latest styles and best patterns of the mos! celebrated manufacturers Europe and this country, to which I invite the aitention of my friends and the publi:. I have also in store a large assortment of LACE and MUSLIN CURTAINS, PICTURE CORDS and TASSELS, WINDOW SHADES, and WINDOW CORNIES. JOHN ALEXANDER, ap 23-e0lw No. 240 Penn. avenve, POR THE LADIES, PENING SUMMER MILLINERY —THE subscriber is opening to-day a large and handsome lot of goods adapted to the approaching summer, among which may bs found some of the prettiest Bonnets he bas ever shown, with an unusually large and well- assorted line of Bonnet and Dress Trimmings and the most desirable Embroideries, including some very handsome [nfants’ Dresses Ladies’ Dresses made in the best styles. M. WILLIAN, ap28-2w Centre Market Space, Washington. BRUDERIES Se twraee FINES DE ADAME DELARUE WOULD INFORM the Ladies of Washington and vicinity that she has just rec ived a very large and choice as- sortment of Embroideries, such as— Collars and Sleeve:, Flounced Dresses Sk rts, Insertings, Handkerchiefs Fiouncings, Musquetaire Collars and Cuffs, &c. Tous les patrons sont faits, d’epies Jes modes deLongchamps. 238 sircoegs wha avenue, ap 28-31% bet 12th and 13th sts. DISFOLUTION. T HE PRETENDED CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing under the firm of WiLLiaM Batt & GRavigon, ers and Scovrers, 401, Pe ivania A venue. ‘a+bington, D. ©, is, from the 10th of this'month of “April, 1854,'dts? solved. I give noticeto any person who have any goods to dye, not to trust them under such firm, and be deceived; for | am now working in the Dyeing establishment of Mr. Jobn tartel, corner of. 434 street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Wash- ington. GRANDJEON, ap 23-lw* ‘The Fresch Dyer United States Patent Office, WasHineTon, April 26, i260. ¢ O*% THE PETITION OF RUBEN RICH, of Uswego county, New York, praying for the extension of a it granted to him on the Sth day of July, 1842, for an eens in seven m the ex- ‘Water Wheels,”’ for ration of said patent, wl takes place on the vii ordeted, fat the sald patton be heard at tis next, 1850, at it o'clock and all persone — nex! at 12 o' m.; are notified to and show’ cause, any they sald petition ought not to be granted. pos: ing the extensjon are required to file in the L'etent UMice Me P.3.—Editors of the above joner of Patents. : sats be Facet ae wr rapes cing this notice, KUNKEL& CO... JOHN T. FORD. PRICES OF ADMISSION? Reserved Seats... soo2-75 cents Boxes ard Parque’ -59 cents Family Circle and Galleries + -%5 cents Re-engagement of the Pyne & Harrison ENGLISH OPERA TROUPE. "> ‘Tocommence on ~ WEDNESDAY EVENING, April 29th, With Anber’s Opera, in 3 acts, of CROWN DIAMONDS! On THURSDAY will be presented the Fairy Opera of CINDERELLA ! With the most ificent Effects, Costumes, &c , and a Great Cast. [7 The Box Sheet for the sale of Re-erved Seats will be open everyday. Office hours be- tween a. mands p m F ap 26- THE SECOND ANNUAL CONCERT ‘i UNION CHOIR ASSOC.ATION Will be given AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, On MONDAY EVENING, May 5. HE PROGRAMME BAS BEEN SELECT- ed with care, embracing a variety of popular CHORUSES, QUARTETTES, TRIOS, AND OBLIGATO SOLOS, which will be rendered with Orehest.2l Accom- paniment. The Concert will be under the direction of Mr. J. H. DANIEL. Conductor of the Association Tickets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ; to be bad at the principal book and music stores. U7” As no money can be received at the door of the Institution, persons who design atiendiny the Concert are requested to secure tickets In ed. vance. _ ap 82-00 Grand Exhibition & May Ball. PROF. H W. MUNDER TAKES GREAT pleasure in announcing to the public that his Grand EXHIBITION AND MAY BALL will take place at his Hall (adjoining the Star Office) on THURSDAY EVE- S NING, May Ist, 1856 fe bas exert)d bimself to tbe utmost of his ability to render this Exbibitien, if ible, more Uiant than the one yiven by him ‘ast year at the National Theatre Several new, beau- ‘iful, and complicated Dances wtil be intr: duced, together with a portion of bis foriner favorlie col- lection. The following programme of Dances are supe- tior in point of beauty, grace, and execution then any offered to a Washington audience : 1 College Hornpipe, by ¢ masters. 2. La Cachucha, by & misses, two of which are 5 and 6 years of age. 3. Cracovienne, by 4 misses. (Eisler style ) 4 LaSmolenski, by 4 misses 5. Highland Fling, by 3 master: 6. @ votde Vestres, by 2 mi: 7. El Jeleo de Jeres, by a m Elsler style ) 8. Pas de Trois, by 2 misses, 5 and 6 years «f age, andamaster7 This dance isdanced with much precision, and is both difficult and 9. Pas Styrian, by 2 misses and 2 masters. 10 > by Prof. Munder and 2 young 11. The Grand Flower Dance, by 32 misses, es introduced by the Viennolse Children it 1s composed of 16 axches and 16 circies, 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 vpon the Throne, which bas always been considered ft. WEBER’S MILITARY AND COTILLON BAND is for the occasion. ‘The ladies who attended the Theatre Ball, his it and former ns, and the of ‘is “* Brother Profe *? are cordially invitedte attend, as there will be no invitation cards dis- tributed. N. B.—It has been rumored by some malicious that my hall is not sufficiently strong to old the great crowd that will attend my exbibi- tion To satisfy the public to the contrary, have had the building thoroughly examined, and it bas been pronounced by a competent builderto be perfectly safe. ap 19—tb [0 0D4 WATER MANUFACTURERS: 20 carboys OIL VITRIOL, just receivrd and for saie low at WH. GILMAN’S Drog and Prescription Store, Cor Pa avenue and 4X st $640 TO LOAN. ANY PERSON PQSSESSING REAL kS- tate, that will satisfy the Georgetown Bul d- ing Association, can ob’ain that amount at once on very favorable terms, on application to E K LUNDY, ap 26 128 Bridge st , Georgetown. FRENCH MILLINERY. MES. M. UL DAVIDSON RESPECTFULLY aanounces to her customers and the blic ‘hat she has just received a case of rench HATS, and will open them Tues- dey, the 29th Se Oe ber Show Room, over ap 263 Messrs Galt & Bro., Pa avenue, between 9b and 10th streets M.L.D ba saa at $5 KEWARD.—STOLEN OR STRAYED from the Common, a gray Crit MARE. two years o'd, white star on her forehead, long switch tail, fixely ard slender made; mark kuown; three white stripes can be seen by examination across the rump of the tall. The above reward will be given for any informa- tion by which she may be recovered. E. D. LA FONTAINE, ap 26-3t* 454 Ma id $1 REWARD.—LOST. bh HURS day morning, April 20th, bctween 9 and 11 o’clock, near the Georgetown market house, oron the road to the Drover's Rest, a ROLL OF NOTES, of about eight bundred dollars Baeapped. in yellow paper, part on the Metropolis Bank and part on the Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank The above reward will be paid for the recovery of the money on its returnto WILLIAM A MEANS, or to bis brother, at Diover’s Rest ap 20-a1e FRINGE AND TRIMMING MANUFAC- TORY, jp Astes DRESS TRIMMINGS IN FRIN- gesand Fancy Buttons, Cords and Tassels, every variety on hand and made tocrder. Wide Tassell Fringe, Bugle Gimp and Buttons, fency wash TRIMMINGS, &c. No. 297 Pa. rveree, south side. MRS. LOWE. WANTED IMMEDIATELY—Three Fringe Weavers, and three little girls will be taken on Buttons. Will be compensated for the work af- ter a lit'le instruction. ap 26—31* Girard Fire and Marine Insuranec Co. O-, PHILADELPHIA, INSURES AGAINST Lass or Damage, by FIRE, Buildings, Mer- chandise, Furniture, &c , in Washington city, or the country. ese WEBB, Agent, No. 512 Seventh st., o) ap 21-1m "ES National Intel’ Ofice. ler eee Get ~ vf sre DEPARTMENT a! on the 2ist inst , a small POODLE LOG. (feminine. spparent aR ly a pet of some hoasahold. The owner can recover the same by epplying at 232 1 street. ap 22-lw* SHAD AN» HERRING « ALI EALERS AND FAMILIES DE buiog the best Se Ae RING for salting can have them delivered at market prices immedt- ately upon being caught, by leaving their orders atthe Union Land Office, 7th street above Oda Fellows’ — —— appre shore ae the Na’ ard , Washington, where they ean be obtained nits - ap 22-Im* F ESH SARATUGA WATER JUST RE- ceived this day. Forssle by Ss B WAITE, Apothecary and Druggtst, Next door to McGregor’s, 7th street. Ethereal O1l at Sicents a gallon | ap22-lw ERVANTS FOR SALE —A GENTLEMAN from one of the lower counties of Me: yiend, roes (of both sexes) to dis A sell them to any gentieman in State cf Louisiana, or the South, for bis own use Applyatthisoffice, (Union) ap2s— GENTLEMEN'S FINE SHIKTS, KID low WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. svenue, next to Iron Heil. WORTH OF GEVRGETOWS CORPORATION as a by STILL A GREAT RUSH TELLIS’s TOR RABCAINA ONE 8 the time to get cheap goods, as Gostnese, © out to chap, . Go, everybody, to 3 Pa avenue, Retween oth and 26th ste apu $500 apa