Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1856, Page 3

Count or Crants.—Yesterday, the of the court in the case of Letitia Humphrey, vs. the United States (the ‘Florida case’’) was delivered by Judge Blackford, of which the following condensed synopsis : iately before the court originated under the treaty of 1819 with Spain; the ninth article providing for satisfaction to the Spanish officers and inhabitants for in- juries by 4 = beer Sate can army in Florida’’ in ani - Mar executrix of Andrew Atkin- 800 for the losses suffered by the deceased. The interest of five awarded by the Florida judges was, disallowed at the treasury of the The suit was to recover this interest, and the executrix filed her application for it, with damages for the non-payment. questions were involved in this case; First, whether the decision of the Florida judges in favour of the claim for interest was, it to the review of the if this be so, eV ENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Tut Boarp or Common Counctt met on Monday evening at the usual hour. members present except Mr. Turton. Mr. Ball presented the petition of Leonora S. Butler, asking to be relieved from the pay- ment of certain expenses incurred at a tax rred tions of the Ameri- Mr. McKean presented the petition of Hen- rietta Shryock, praying for the remission of certain taxes; referred. Mr AtLee introduced a joint ranting permission to Messrs. Shaun and an to occupy the open space near the Centre Market for equestrian purposes; passed. Mr. Lloyd introduced a bill imposing taxes for the year eighteen hundred and fifty-six eCutchen moved to recommit the bill rt a general revision r the law, sub; Secretary of the then, secondly, whether the jud Secretary against the claim ‘is elusive as regards this court ? The acts of Congress of 1823 and 1834 were ed to furnish a remedy by which satis- faction was to be obtained fo: injuries, as pro vided for in the treaty of 1819 The Florida judges were required to take testimony, and determine the merits of the claims; and when they had so decided, re- port their proceedings, with the evidence, to ry of the Treasury; and on his being satisfied that they were just, and in ac cordance with the provisions of the treaty, he was required topay them. These judges wore not acting as an ordinary court of justice, but as commissioners merely. an award of these commissioners. The proceedings before this Court of Claims orted to be an award. regate of the claims embraced by 1823 and 1334 was $2,808,703, of which have been paid $2,224 992, the interest claimed amounting to $1,550,413. The question was whether the allowance or disallowance, by the Secretary of the Treas- ury of these claims put an end to the demand for interest? The affirmativ the Supreme Court of The opinion of the court is, that the claim- round for relief. expressed his opinion, dif- from his brethren, (Judges Gilchrist He said this case involved a principle of the greatest magnitude, and sunk into insignificance the hundreds of thousands of dollars invoived. He took the ground that “due process of law,”’ process, and argue kat sition, and further, with instructions to re: of the license system; McC. then moved that the bill be post- poned until Monday next, and made the special order for that day, and that fifty copies be printed in bill form for the use of Mr. AtLee moved a division of the question; ‘The question being then separately taken on the first and second branches of the mo- tion, they were severally agreed to, and the bill was ordered to be printed in the form in- Mr. Towles introduced a bill authorizing the Mayor to have the centre of the gutter on the north side of H street north, between Seventh and Eighth streets west, paved with u sti The decision was hie a bill for the relief of F. r reported a bill for the relief of Charles Stewart; passed. Mr. Fisher re; W. Doroty and a bill for the relief of Gladmon ; rejected Mr. Walker introduced a joint resolution authorizing the Mayor to issue stock or to an- ticipate the revenue by borrowing a sufficient amount to pay Charles Stewart and others for work done for this Corporation ; refer-ed Mr. AtLee reported without amendment the bill from the Board of Aldermen for the relief Also, the bill from the Aldermen for the re- lief of John W. Stevens; passed. tLee reported without amendment the bill from the Aldermen for the relief of L. e was settled by the United States. ant bas shown no Judge Searburg! reported the bill amendatory of for the appointment of a ealth and prescribing his the words of the law amounted to a judici length in surport of his in maintenance of the justness of the allow- ance of interest onthe principal sum of these “ An act providi Commissioner of Mr. Jefferson moved that the further coh- sideration of the bill be postponed and made the special order for Monday next, and that it i 5 . . be printed with the proceedings of the Board ; A motion for a rehearing in this case was submitted, and is to be argued hereafter. The opinion of the court in the cassof Wm H Chase was delivered by Chief Justice Gil- christ, the court deciding to report a bili to Congress allowing the claimant $1,092 56 nion of the court in the case of ourse, in which the cuurt decided to report a bill to Congress allowing the claimant 32,576,73; in that of Jobn Rob, in which a bill was ordered to be reported to Congress «l- lowing the-claimant $2,876,73; and in that of Holman, (second opinion on amended petition ) in which an adverse decision was given, were delivered by Judge Blackford. The opinion of the court in the case of Al- manzon Huston, in which a bill was ordered to rted to Congress allowing the claimant 11,490; in that of Jobn C. Hall, in which no decision was given, on the ground that all the parties interested were not before the court: and in that of Jacob Gideon, in which the taking of testimony was ordered, were deliv- ered by Chief Justice Gilchrist Jefferson F. Jackson, Esq., of Montgomery, Alabama, was admitted to practice as an at- torney of this court. Mr. Walker introduced an act for taking up and relaying the gutter on the north front of square No. 489; passed Mr McCutchen moved that the Mayor be requested to return to this Board the bill in relation to the sale of poisons; agreed tu Mr. Abert introduced a bill for the relief of Thos. McNaney ; referred. Mr. Peters offered a resolution directing the lice committee to inquire what legislation lg Becessary to prevent the sidewalks from being used by auctioncers ; laid over. Mr. Peters also introduced a bill to change the fifty feet wide alley, running cast and west in square No 7 called Carroll street; referred. Mr. Boblayer presented the petitions of E H. Bates and Martin Rosse, pra: tain taxes may be refunded ; re Mr. Lioyd introduced a bill to grade and ortion of Tenth street east, in the . into a street, to be sed. Also, 2 bill for the relief of John P. Hilton; The joint recolution from the Aldermen anting leave to the trustees of the Second sbyterian chureh to enclose said church with an ornamental wooden fence was passed. Mr. Orme moved that the Board do now ad- journ ; disagreed to Mr. AtLee, from the select committee to which the subject had been referred, made a written report in relation to the office of Sec retary to the Board of Commissioners of the Washington Asylum, held by Thomas E Lioyd, Esq , a member of this Board, aceom- panied by # correspondence between the com- Sorporation Attorney, sustain- nmof Mr Lloyd, and concluding mmendation that the committee be discharged from the further consideration of “ CINDERELLA.’’—This delightful and bril- liant romantic opera—one of the most beuuti- ful and the most famed of Rossini’s produe- resented to-morrow evening heatre; the prin acters being filled by Mies Louisa Pyne, Mr. Warri-on, and the remaining members of the Pyne & Harrison English Opera Company The theme is one familiar to every man, wo- man, ani child of our community, and the de- sire to behold it illustrated with all the pow- erful accessories of Leautiful scenery, superb costumes, and dazzling ap itself attract densely-crowded eudiences dur- ing the three nights to which its performance is imperatively limited; but aside from such there is the sparkling geras of melody profusely scattered throughrut this celelrated Opera; sung, as they will be, with all the bewitching grace and captivating sweet- yoe, the power and finish of Harrison, and the correctness of the com- pany generally—a charm which wil!, we think, be acknowledged and obeyed by every lover of music in our widst tions~is to be at the National mittee and the intments, will of efferson, from the same committee. made a minority report in writing relative to the same subject, opposing the views of the The question being on the recommenda’ ion of the majority of the committee, asking to be discharged from the further consideration of the subject, the yeas and nays were de manded thereon, and being taken, it was de- cided in the affirmative, as fullows Yeas— Messrs. AtLee, Baldwin. Ball, Bayne, McKean, Peters, Towles, Venable, Walker, and the President—10. Nays—Messrs ners of Louisa Tue Insorep Max —The person mentioned in yesterday's Star, as injured at the Capitol, was Mr. John Brady, a stone-zetter in tho em- ploy of Messrs. Prevost & Winter. reparing a bed of mortar for was suspended over the spot, and had his arm extended, when the stone The unfortunate man was obliged to remain with his arm under the stone until bars could be obtained to raise the stone sufficiently to allow his arm to be extri- cated. ‘Lhe stone weighs about six tons. that the arm had to be Abert, Bohlayer, Fisher, Jefferson, McCutchen, Urme, and Ruff—7. Whereupon the committee was discharged from the further consideration of the subject. The Board then adjourned. was employed the stone, whic fell and crushed it. Scepreme Covr esterday, on motion of everdy Johnson, Jas. M. Johns, Exq , of Newcastle, Delaware, was admitted an ut- torney and counsellor of this court Mr. Chief Justice Taney announced to tho Bar that this court would adjourn on Thurs- day, the 15th of May next, and that no case would be taken up fur argument after Friday, the th proximo. . £3 and 74. The Mechanies’ end Tra- ders’ Bank, branch of the State Bank of Ohio laintiffs in error, vs. Henry Debolt, late reasurer of Hamilton county, and Charles Thomas. Treasurer of Hamilton county rors to the Supreme Court of the State of Olio. Mr. Justice Wayne delivered the opinion of the court, reversing the decrees of the said Supreme Court in these causes with costs Nos. 95 and 97. Jonathan Crockett et al., appellants, vs. the steamboat Isaac Newton, her tackle. &c., Isaac Newton, claimant, and Augustus Lord. Isaac Newton, her tackle, &¢., Daniel Drew, The argument of these causes was continued by Mr Benedict for the appellants, by Mr. Cowes for the appellees, and concluded tthe appellants. Adjourn heerd this mornin amputated above the elbow. Reoientat Orricers —At the meeting, last night, nothing was done with reference to the usnal May parade come up at the meeting on Tuesday evening next. It was made known last night that Lieut. H B Ober, of the Boone Rifles, had inted adjutant of the regiment, to vacancy occasioned by the promo- tion of Major Bacon. That subject will Scprosep Stotex Goops —Captain Birch of the Auxiliary Guard, has rec: session of three common bre: full set, and two supposed to have these articles can see them any morning be- tween 7 and 9 o’clook, or between 6 an. m., by applying at the Central ently got pos- ast-piur, and one art set, of studz, which are The owners of by Mr. Benedict fu Aw Excetient Cuance is afforded to any ed. person wishing to enter into the eal and newspaper business, offered in the advertisemen Buckingham. This store is well established and in a capital location. See advertisement. book, periodi- by the opening t of Mr. E F Tae Graxp Exatsition any May Batt of Prof. Munder comes off. it will be remembered, to-morrow evening, May Ist tions for this delightful and -all-absorbing af- gtessing favorably ; the little tolks are fairly on tip-toe in anticip: ; apas, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts and cousins, are worked up to a state of exhileration The prepara- A Prize Cur —Yesterday a very beautiful Silver Cup, manufactured y Mr. S. Lewis, was thown us by an officer of the Union Guards, one of our volunteer co: Capt. Keese. contended for by the m ata target fring in May. Prot. Munder ought to receive the thanks of the community as a blic benefactor, for making s0 many people The ball promises now to be a greater triumph even than his well remembered May Ball of last year, given at the National The- u , commanded by It is intended as a prize to be embers of that corps OprRA GLasses.—Persons attendin opera will, of course, need a ocd and hand- some opera glass. We know o: a larger or more elegant a: found than at Galli marble building Disurssep.—Virginia Evang and Mary Jane Cartwright, (col ,.) were yesterday tried in three cases of assault and battery on William r, and Rachel Butle: cases were dismissed finally 4y Justice D. no place where ssortment can be gan & Son’s, in Browns’ Butler, Chloe Bui Porticat Reaving.—We learn that the accomplished Mrs. Emily P Lesdernier wi'l give a reading at Carusi’s saloo: evening. From the favorable lady in our exchanges, we anticipate a litera - ry treat of an high order. A smal! boy named Harrow was also brought up for trial on a cha¥ge of breaking into stalls The extreme youth of the lad induced the accusers to atop the prosecution. mn on Saturday in the market notices of this Patse Acarw —Avother alarm of fire last The firemen were out, and there was considerable noise in the streets for atime, cheers, groans, &o pity that quiet citizens are obli tinually annoyed by the rowdi these alarms and follow the firemen for no make use of slang and create bight ; false of course Tue GeRruans who were arrested for fight- ite the Centre Market, a few nights ad their trial yesterday. They were held to security for peace by Justice Hollings- It isa great ged to be con- ies who cause oe -—_____ Wasuineton City, April 25, 1856. Mr. Eprtor: Allow me to say to the pub- lic through your paper, that | have withdrawn from the American Party. Yours, very truly, It purpose but to Oysters. Crabs » &£¢.—A daily arrange- ment with Norfolk ~ < and Kappabaunock - ete, aud from Annapolis by Railroa and Soft and Hard Sheil Crabs, warranted perfectly fresh, at Drake's Restaurant, south east corner E and Seventh J.M.M. Atuey, Pickled Oysters, iD Ameld Friend to the Suffering is Mrs. Gerdiver’s Tudian Balgaw of Li a the cure of ooughs, colds, © etond the teat tor Srapeine Case.—Jobn Tolen was arrested this worning for stabbing a colored man last die was arrested by Officer Wise, and held to bail for turther hearing by Justice Hollingsbead 5 ted States and Britieh Provinces. Weeks & Potter, 154 Washiugtou atrect, Boston, Wholesale 2. D. GILMAN, Washington, Special Agent. MARRIED, On the 29th A Rev. T. W. Greer, WIL- LIAM SRAWNER MADDOX of Chartes co , Md., to ELIZABETH JAN, second daughter of the late William R. Maddox, of Washingten, D.C. (Balt & Port Totacco pa co} Ry bed On the 2%th April, by Rev. Dr e, en RGE B. WARREN, jr, of Troy,N. Y.,to E PHE- BE W. , aughter of B. Ogle Tayloe, ef this clty. On the 29:b Instant, by the Rev. Dr. Bi W.HELMER, ng to Miss ELLEN A. PET RIE, both of Little Falls, New York. IED, On the 30th April, at 9% o’clock a. m., SAMU- EL DUNWELL, ia the 55th year of his age ; a Rative of Baltimoie, but for the last twenty-five years a resident of this city. His funeral will take place to morrow, May ist, 7 sare Pm., —_ the residence of bis rh ther in-law, George vage, 9th street, near Pa avenue. His friends and the friends of the fam- ily are = bogs to attend his funeral without further notice. On the 29th April, Mr. ALEXANDER RI- CARD, ir the 45th year of his age. The friends of the family are respectfully in- vited to attend his funeral on Thursday afternoon, at 4 o’clock, from his late residence, on 2 d street between L and M. * On the 29th April, at 7 o’clock, SUSANNAH CLEMENTS, 21 months. The funeral take place to morrow at three o’clock, from the residence on !2th street, 382. On the 324 eee near Nashville, Tenn , WIL. LIAMM ARMSTRONG, youngest son of the Peston oy Robert Armstrong, in the 26th year of bis age. [ANTED—A SERVANT GIRL YO DO genera! house work. Apply at H. BLAU’S Upho'stery, 6 street. ep30-1t* ANTED.—A SITUATION BY A Healthy and respectable young woman as wet nurse. Apply at No. 38 K street, between 6th and 7.h streets Navy Yard. ap 30-1t* WANTED —A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH and fron fora small family Apply at No. 431 F street. ap 30-11* OOK AND NURSE WANTED —WANTED ‘a woman to cook and waxh for a small fom): Also, a nurse and cambermaid. Apply at No.448 E street. 1t A) Bplay A RESPECTABLE MID- d eaged white American woman, a situa- tion In a respectable family as ccok or chamber- mais. Inquire at No. 353 I street, and opposite Franklin square. 1t* Gite anit at El ANTED.—BY A MIDLLE AGED WO. man a situation as nurse or chambermaid. Good reference can be given. Apyly at No. £32 t, between I and K ap 39-2t* le OARD FOR A SMALL family, ina respectable private house where there are but few orno boarders. Address G. H. city Pos: Office. ap 80-30% ANTED —A SERVANT WOMAN TO do the work ofa small family, ecnsisting of agentleman, lady, andchild. To a trosty and capable one good wages will be given, and a pe-- manent hone. Inquire at No 3¢ 12th street. be- ap 30-4t* —THREE OR FOUR MILLI- RS. Good wages g ven Apply at Miss C. PRIBRAM’S, 277 Pa. aveuue, between 10th aud 11th streets. ap 29-3t ANTED—IMMEDIATELY A MEDIUM sized house, furnished or unfurnished, ina central part of the city. Arddress A, Box 28 at this office. 2 AN TED—A MIDDLE-AGED WHITE Woman, to nurse two children and do the chamberwork of a smail family. One that can sew, end English by birth preferred. Address “Pp,” Alexandria, Va. ap v2-3t" ANTED—A COOK AND NURSE.— Wanted, a young woman for a cook warher and frener. Also, one fora nurse and chamber maid, with good references. we sp at No 474 Penn. avenue, to JONAS P LEVY- ap28-3t GOOD TENANT WANTED—1 WILL rent my country residence to a good tenant who will take care of it. Situated out of the city limits, adjoining Jos. Gales’ farm. For p.rticu- lars Inquire of the subscriber atthe Deed Letter Office, or No. 439 6th street, between E and F. Possession given immediately. tf GEORGE M. KENDALL. | Piieapedtas WANTED—ONE WHO UN- JT derstands gardening and farming can obtain a good situation by applying et No. 427, Wth between G and H ap 2- ANTED —A PURCHASER FOR $1,500 worth of Deed of ‘Trust Bonds, secur d on property worth twice the amount. Addirss, stating where the party can be seen, to Box No. 17, Star Office, ap 22-co3t* £OR BALE 4ND RENT. [See first page for Other Rent and Sale no aces | OK SALE.--SQUARE 90 HANDSOMELY situated Will be solda preat bargein. A tween Mass. avenue and M £04 opportunity fora profitable investment. Ap- ely to ZW. McKNEW, General Agent Jackson Hall ap 30. eolw_ OR SALE —A NUMBER OF RUILDING jots at Nelybborsville, in Square 960, at from +75 ts $50 per lot, payable in tmouthly insialm-nts. Persons «+f moderate means have now a good © pertenity to purchase a home on very 1rasona ble terms ina rapidly improving part of the eity. Apply to Z W. McKNEW, General Agent, Jackson Hall ap W eo3t —AFINBFURNISHED and Bedrcom, at No 310 © street, be- tween 6th and 7th, in the immediate vicinity of the National and Browns’ Kotel. Inquire of J. 6. HEMVLER, on the premises. ep 30 eo3t* OR PRIVATE SALE —A VERY NEAT, convenient, thre: story frame House, with a deep lot laid cif!as a flower garden The above house contains ten rooms, all privst+; a side alley, and the priviledge of a back alley ‘fhe above house is s{tuated on the north side of Mas- sachusett: enue, between sth end Sth streets, No. 504. For further information please ca!l as above, Possession given in afew days. If the above is not sold in a few days it will be for rent. ap 30-tf OR RENT —A CONVENIENT TWO- story dwelling, with b ck building. contain- ing eight rooms, with passage. cellars, pantries, wood house, stable, fruit and vegetable garden. The houre {s on N street, near the southern term!- nation of New Jersey avenue There isa paved footway from the door to the Capitol and Navy Yerd, from either of which it !s a convenient dis- tance. Rent mederate. Apply to F. BARRY, next door to the premises ap 30-e03 * OR SALE.—TWO OF THE MOST valuable lots for private residences in the city Situated on 9th street, near H, westside Inquire at Mrs- HUMPHRIES, No. 335, South B street Capitol Hill. or of C. WALLACH, Esq, oppo site City Hall. ap 29-2w OR REN T—A LARGE, CONVENIENT and pleasan‘ly situated louse, with all the moder improvements Also, a small lot of new Furniture in the house for sale on reasonable terms. None need apply who will not purchase the Furniture. Address “E H,’? Box 19 Star of fice. ap 29-20% OR RENF.—A FRAME HOUSE CON- taining 6 rooms, situated on East Capitol street, between 4th and Sth streets. Apply to 0. A DAILEY, Dentist, Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7ih streets. ap 28 3t Variety HALL!—THI3 ELEGANT AND newly fitted Hall is now offered for rent for Balls, Concerts, Fairs, &c. Every care will be taken to make this central and convenient Hal: the most attractive place in the city, bf @ proper and efficient management. Applyto W. WALL of Wall & Stephens. ap 25-1m BOARDING. OARD CAN BE HAD AT NO. 473 6TH street, between D and K. ap 28-e: 3t®* OARDING—DAY BOARDERS CAN be accommodated at « very excellent table for $15 per month, over DRAKE’S RESTAURANT, corner of E and 7th streets. ap 2-tf AS TROLOUG Y.—MADAM 8. DUVALL, Practioner of Astrology and Phrenology, to- gether, with the assistance of Professor Brough- ton, is prepered to answer all qvestions relating to human ife Nativities written. Questions an- Swered personally, or by ietter. M.S D. late from Europe, ts now taking a tour through the United State. Her stay will be here a short time only. No. 79 Bridge street, 2 doors above the Post Uttice, Gcorgetown. ap 24-lw* (ROCK S—CLock s_cLocks —A GREAT / variety of CLOCKS, al warranted to keep good time one year, at cP] } Js KOBINSON’S, { HOP. nusylvania avenue, - ap M-lm opposite Browns’ Hotel. E. OWEN & SON, ILITARY AND NAVAL MERCHANT Tallor, No 2!2 Pa. avenue. having made a very se and choice eddition to t their Spring and Summer s ock of Goods, respectfully Invite their friends and cus tomers to call and examine. ap? dw AWNINGS ADE BY @EO. WILLNER, No 464 Ninth st, bet. D and E. ap %3-lw* UCTION SALES. By JAS C. Mc6UIRE, Ai NSIVE SALE OF Lever Watches, &e., at Aucticn.— On pril 29th, at 70’clock, eyworth TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Minister, &e. 1 30 —The Ori in place of Col. Frenc ly of the New Orleans and is the bearer By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD aND KITCHEN FURNI- 0 Ferte, &c., at Auc' 2d of May, I sballsellat 10 o'clock he residence of a lady declin! on Missouri avenue, No. 19. Fockets, Jewelry TUESDAY EVENING, at the store of the late on Pennsylvania a sell a fine lot of— Hunting and open and gentlemen Gold guard and vest Chains Also, cameo and Florentine Pins and Earrings ‘eys, Lorket Bracelets, Chains, A JAS. C. MeGUIRE, U7" The above sale until THIS (W. venue, near 9th street, I shall faced gold Watches, for ladies New Yorr, A; a new minister Mahogany Sefas, Chatts, and Rockers Deming and other Bureaus and Side- are Do <i aig Bedsteads, Dining, Card, and "es Do Wash Clesets Maple Cottage and other Bedsteads Toflet sets and a hogany case Piano Forte, Gilt-frame Mii Parlor and other Curtains * grata Croekery and Glass ware Feather Beds, Bedding, Hatr and Shuck Mat- Delta, was also a of despatches to Arrival of the Ericsson. New York, April 30. by the Collins substitute for the Pasific, nalled below. She left Li and Stands, Painted —The oomee Erics- pany as a ly her news has been anticipated by is unavoidably post- ednesday) EVENING, ap 50— J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By B. W. FERGUSON*’& CO., Auctioneers. AUCTION.—WE WILL on THURSDAY EVENING at 7}¢ o'clock, at the Wash- vanla avenue, between 8th handsomely framed, Ger , and American, embracin, and patriotic subjects, ictures on exhibition at logues may b: obtained, CTURES aT b, tresses seil at auction, Hatrack, Lounges, and a large lot of Carpet Cooking, Airtight, and other Stoves, with a gocd assortment of kitchen requisites With many other articles which we deem un- necessary ro enumerate. ‘Terms: Under $25, cash; over $25, a credit of thirty and sixty days, fer notes satis! op id endorsed, da Later from California, &e. New ORugans, Apri Granada from Havana, dates of the 20th, arri news from California returns from the mini: on store, Pennsy %h, 150 Pietures man, French, Engli>h. th ved here rod mp The is unimportant. The ing regions were encour- of the riot at Panama is con- ngers for the a i in consequence o! ving been torn up. protest to the permitting indis- aggage and mails de- natives were killed, Sale without reserve. Pj the above store where catal: and at our Auction Rooms ap30-2t_ B.W. FERGUSON & CO, Act. By A GREEN, Auctioneer. XTENSIVE SALE OF SADDLES, HAarR- addies, Hardware ampbell intending to ell,on THURSDAY, k A M ,athis Sad? No. 396 Fennsy'vania ave- und ‘6th streets, the entire stock eg on hand, viz: Fine Erglish Bridles and Martingales Best Somer-et and Shaftoe Saddles, ys’, andcommon do Double and single Harness lish Saddle ‘Trees and Cart Saddles ridles, Co}lars, and Harness Ladies’ ana gentlemen’s best sole. Enamelled Leather Bags, Hat Bo: of every variety. a varge lot of & many other articles which we d By JAS. C. McG UIRE, Auctioneer. ¥ VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, made in the case of W.S. Nicholls against Jas B. Frere’s heirs. the subscriber will sell, at euc- tion, to the highest bidder, between five and six o'clock p m,on SATUR the pres nt month of April, In front of the prem!- ses, Lot No 14, in Sqvare No. 86 in Washington city and District afcresaid. This lot is situated on the north side of K street, opposite the new West Market, fronting 47 feet on said street. Terms of sale: One- fourth of the purckase mo- ney to be paid on the day of sale; the residue in 6,12and 18 months from said day, with interest thereon, purchaser to give bis notes therefcr. On default of the pure! aser for the space of five days tocomply with the terms of sale the subscriber reserves the privilege to resell, at the risk of the defaulter, on such terms ard at such time as the subscriber sees fit JNO. MARBURY, Trustee. J.C. McGUIRF, Auct. it" The above sale is po THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JOHN MARBURY, Trustee __ J.C. Me6UIRE, Auct By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Aucticn URNITURE AND HOUSEUOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—On FRIDAY MORNING, May 24, at 10 o'clock, at No. 562 vania avenue, between Ist and 2d streets shall sell the Furn! ure and Effects of @ housckeeping, viz: delayed there till two miles of railroad bh Col Totten had forwarded a Governor, accusing him of criminate murder and him responsible for the b: stroyed. Three of the and about a dozen wou Advices from Nicar: that the English mail win of Walker's forces, from Lord Clarendon, cans assistance against Walker. ments have beer forwarded to Washi: a special messenger. ported precarious. Trunks, and S: at Auction.—Mr. Daniel C: change his business I wills, the Sth of May, at 10 o’cloc dlers’ Fst :blishment, nue, between 4 of Goods remain: the 26th dar ef ‘agua via Aspinwall state seized by Capt. Bald- , contained dispatches , Offering the Costa Ri- -leathet Trunks xex, and Valises Spur, Bits, &c Hardware, and leem unnecessary Walker's position is re- Baltimore Markets. Baxrimore, Aprilt0.—Flour is active at yes- terday’s rates. Sales of 2,000 bbls. of ard street at $6. Wheat is urchanged; good to prime rede $1 30a$1.35; good to prime whites $ 402$1 56 Prices are too irregular to Provisions are inactive, and prices are tend- ing downward Bacon is in limited demand: sale? of shoulders at Sa8ic; sides 94293; bame Western mess beef is selli a$12. Mess pork $18. Lard is stes Whisky is a trifle lower. Rew York Markets New York, April 30.—Flour is firm; sales of 6 500 bbis.; common to good State $5 25a ; common to low grades of extra Mhi> $5 50a$6; mixed to standard Southern $6 25 874; faney to extra $7.a$8.50 W Leat is firm; sales 6,000 bushels; Southern Corn is firm; sales of Any person wishin, iz to purchase an’ above-mentioned artic 2 les is respectfully time previous to sale, as Mr. C. Terms of auction o’elock, on the $25 a credit of 60 an rily endorsed, beari: sale: Under $25 cash ; over 1d 90 davs, for notes satisfact>- Corn is dull. and give quotations By A. GREEN, Avctioncer. £W TWO-STURY FRAM K HOUSE and Let at Auction.— 2d May next, I shall sell, in f; ses, af 6 o’clor-k p m., a good new two-stor: frame House, with tive good en ranged rooms, fron ing on On FRIDAY, the d conveniently ar- 22d street, near corner » being part lot No. 1, tn Square Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and 12 months, for notes, bearin, centre, side, ard card Tables Cane and wood. seat Chairs, Lounges W indow Curtains, Shades, Clocks 'y. ingrain, and other Carpets Rugs, Stair Carpets High and low-post Bedsteads Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washsiands Fourteen superior Feather Beds, Bolsters and ig interest from day of A ceed given and a doed of trust taken. A. GEEEN, Auctioneer. Immediately after the above sale I cn the premises, Lot No on 19h strect, between Nev north D strect, w nents, which are a Frame Hou Aliso, Lot No. 4, in Square east of square No. 87 fronting on north C, between Wth and 2ist sts. ‘Terms at sale. White $1 70a$l 75 20,000 bushels; Southern mixed 610. Pork is drooping; sales of 600 bbls; mess Beef is quiet; sales of 200 bbis. - Lard is firm; sates Exceilent hair and husk Mattresses Counterpanes, Comforts, Blankets dining snd side Tables Crockery Ware ie Cutlery, Fire Irons Mahogany Sideboard, Coffee Urn ent cooking and other Stoves Together with a general assortment of Kitchen ith the impreve- Chicego repacked $12a$12 of 400 bbls. at 103¢. Whisky is firm; sales of 100 bbis.; Ohio at A. GREEN, Auct. 2Titc id By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligibly Situated He Maryland avenue, betwe: Wrst.—By virtue of a di on the 5th day of Febru: Liber J. A. 8, No 52, folios 83 scriber will sell at public sale, on THU the 2td day cf May, i836, the premises, all that lying and being situate ton, and known ard distinguished as Lot the subdivision of {ots Nos. 7, 8, square No. 42, frontin; ind avenue, betwen and running back to at ‘Terms: $25 and under, cash; over that sum a y and ninety days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. P.S. The House is for Rent; in JAS. C. McGUIRE, By ©. W. BOTELER, Aw RAKE CHANCE TO OBTAIN A Small N the City.—On and Lot en and 6th sts., eed of trust bearing date nd recoded in Country Seat HURSDAY , May I5tb, at four o’c] mises a part of that St. Elizabeth, more generally known as Poplar Point, situated on the Eastern branch of the Potomac, opposite the Navy Yard, about three miles from the centre of the city. ‘Tuts land is most eligibly situated, embracing some of the most beautiful building sites In the vicinity of Washington ; is easy of access by road which is in excellent condition, and is well adap- te’ for general as shall sell on the Ty A. GREE ract of land ca! OUSES10LD AND KITCHEN FURNI- tures, Fine Piauoforte, &c. On THURSDAY, the ist of May, I shali sell, at the residence of Mr. T. Fitch. on North 6, be- tween 13:h and Mth streets, second door east of the Foundry Church, at 10 o’clock a. m., an ex- cellent assortment of Mahogany, Wainut and other Furniture, viz: cir th and Walnut Sofae, Parlor and other hall Mahogany Sofa Bedsteads,Centre and Card Tables stagere (juartettez and fanc Mahogany and walnut dressing and other Bureaus Mahogany and walnut Wardrobes and Wash- at 6 o'clock p.m , on piece or parcel of ground in the city of Was: 9, 10, and 11, in 23 feet 5 inches on Mary- 3 and 6th streets west, twenty feet alley, with the and improvements, which consist of a substantially built two story and attic g-house, with two story frame back and necessary out-buildings = situated in a healthy and pidly enhancing in able opportunity to per- @ conven ent and com- rden purpores. in Lots of from five to twenty- @ rare opportunity for country seat néar the tivate sale before the time above specified it will then be offered at pub- For terms of sale and further to Jno. C.C. Hamitton E Louisiana avenue, or to T. five acres, thus afford! those who desire a s1 y If not divposed of at desirable location, value, and offers a favo lesirous of obtainin, fortuble residence or mating an investment ‘rhe terms of sale will be: Oue-fourth cash. and the belance in six twelve, eiyhteen, and tweily-fonr months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale. secured by deed of trust upon If the terms of sale are not com plied with in six days after the sale the old at the risk aud expense of chaser upon one week's nitice. yancing at the erpense of the pur- ‘rite indisputable CHAS. 5. WALLACH, Trustee Walnut extension Dining ‘Tables, Cane Seat ttorney at Law. China, Glass and Crockery Ware, Knives, and Hanson, No 532 A plat Will be exhibited on the day of sale. with Bedsteads, Redding, and Mattresses, ‘Lollet Sets CW BOTeLR Auctioneer Brussels, inyrain, and other Carpets, and OjI- | @ivision of the land. cloth Cooking, radiator and other Stoves And a , 00d assortment of Kitchen Reqnisites With many other articies which we deem unne- cessary to enumerate. $25 ond undereach; over that suma credit of 60 and 9 days for satisfactorily endorsed notes. beariny interest. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. 'PYRUSTEER’S SALE —By virtue of a deedof trust, duly recorded in Liber, J. A. S.No 9, one of the lan¢ records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we E C Morg and H B. Sweeney, will sell, on MONDAY, the 1€56, at § o'clock p. m., the f llowing described Keal Estate and improve- ments thereon, situated tn the city of Waesbing- ‘on, District of Columbia, namely : 4, In Square No. S44, bel twenty (wo feet of sald Lot No street south, and having e depth of seven: feet; with (Le improvements, which are a small The sale will take place in front of the pises, and the terms will be one-half cash, # ance insixand nine months; with interest, se- cured by 2 deed of trust on the premises All conveyancing at cost of haser. H. B. SWEENEY, A. GREEN, Auct, | 3!stof Mareb, & By WALL. BARNARD & €® , Auctioneers EKEMPTORY SALE OF COTTAGE Residence At Public ‘THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May 1, at 4% o’ciock, in front of the premises, we will seil Lots KE and F, ins quare 900, subdivision, on 4 street, between K and I. streets, west side, im- oved with a beautiful two story and attic frame tottage, nea:ly new, not having been built over It contains seven rooms, ‘ood, and in a fast im ‘he zttention of those By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. EAUTIFUL SQUARE OF GROUNDAT the intersection of 7th and Boundary streets, withthe Improvements, at Auction. On THURSDAY, May Sth, at5o’clock P M..1 shall sell, in front of the premises, all of square No. 440, containing between 16 and 17 thousand sqaure feet, with the im handsome cottage and a honfe, bake-oven, and other necessary outbuild ‘The remainder of the with a fence, which encloses the whole, anda variety of fruit trees, vines, &c. ‘The above described property 1s handsomely situated on the east side cf 7th street west and Boundary street, and presents a fine opportunity f rinvestinent, as the sale will te peremptory ‘Terms: One fourth cash; balance in 6 snd 12 months, the purchaser to give notes for the defer red payments, bearing interest from day of sale; a deed viven end a deed of trust taken Al! con- -yancing at the cost of the p»rchaser A. GREEN, Aut » fronting on D rovements, wigich area rick dwelling ands ore- | eighteen months. ‘The location is proving part of the city. n want of a gocd house Is invited to the above sale, as it will be sold witLout reserve. uare Is tmproved ‘The above mentioned property baving been sold on the 3ist March, and the purchaser having to comply with the terms, the under: wil UESDAY, the 22d of April, 1856, at 6 o'clock, p m., et the auction store of A. Green, No £367 street Terms, as above mentioned. should fell to comply with the terms in threedays after sale the Trustees reserve the ri bt to resell y at the risk and cost of the delinquent, by advertising three (mes previous to such resale in the Evening Star. E. C. MORGAN, H. B. SWEENEY, A. GREEN, Auct’r. 17 The above sale is pestpened until SATURDAY, the 3d day of May. at 6 o'clock, p. , in front of the — ap23—2awads ‘Terms: One third cash; a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months on the remainder for notes beari: a deed of trust on the property . BARNARD & CO., Auct’s Will also be sold, in fvent of the premises immediately after the above sale, two Frame Honses, in square 499, Lot No. 16, located in the East side fronting 13 feet each, running back 100 feet deep, to a wide alley, improved by two frame Buildings which will besold separate or together, both of which will be seld without reserve. ‘Terms of sa e, as above mentioned WALL, BAKNARD & CO., terest, secured by EN. Auctioneer. ALUABLE BUILDING LOTSin § quares Nos. 405 and 385 at Auction.—On TUES- DAY, the 6th day of May next, in fion’ of tbe premises, at 5 o’clock, p. part cf Lot I, in Square No. 405. of 22 feet on 3th, between G and running back 99 fectdinehes. This property is handsomely located a little north of the Patent O; : greet By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer IP\WoO THOUSAND VOLUMES OF RARE and Valuable Beoks at Public Auction. On ‘TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVEN- S$, April 29th and 30th, commencing et 5 o'clock, ut tre auction rooms, we shall s+ll a portion of the Library of Thomss Ewbank. for merly Commissioner ef Patents, consi-ting of avout two thousand volumes of rere and choice Scientific, Historical, Literary, and Miscellaneous a full description of which will be fur- ue, now in the bands And at 6 o'clock, or immediately after the sale of the above, | shall sell part of Lot No.6, Square 385, having a front on Maryland aveaue. near the corner of 10th street we-t, on the Island, of 33 ft 6 inches, runaing back *9 feet. handsomely located on Mar most rapidly improving part Terr.s liberal aud made known at sule. A. GREEN, Auct. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. NOVERN VENT SALEOF VACANT Lots inthe City «f Washington —On TU ES- DY At TER.OON, May 27th, at 3 o’clock, et the Auction Rooms, | shal: sell, by order of the Commissioner of the Public Buildings, the fo!- lowing described City Lots belonging to the United States: Girard Fire and Marine Insuranee Co. F PHILADELPHIA, INSURES AGAINST Loss or Damage, by FIRE, Buildl: ebandise, Furniture, &c , in Weshti POLLARD W Agent, No. 512 Seventh st., " National Intel. . MMER OVENS. SPLENDID ARTICLE FOR summer use, warranted to save per cent. tu full and the material from which it is manufactured beirg a non-corductor and con structed with air chambers there is no rzditation of heat in the room. Hae peat jand avenue, in the of ¢ n a complete catal P.S —Persons ata distance will be fuinished application to the Auction- JAS. C. McGUIRE, with catalogues upon eer. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. FPFIRUSTEE’S SALH UF VALUABLE IM- proved feal Estate on the Isiand.— By virtue of a deed in trust bearing date on the 2 day of November, 1851, and recorded in Liber J A.3 , No. 59, folios 399 et will se.] at public sale on THURSDAY, the loth day of April, i856, at 5 o’clock premises, partof Square No. 353, on Lith street west, between D a ia E streets south, by 99 feet 103¢ inches deep, with the improve- ments, which consist of two well-built frame dwelling houses and brick bakery. Thea ove property is eligibly situated ina rap- idly iw proving part of thecity, end offersa favor- to persons desiring to securea ness stand, or making an invest- SIBLEY & GUY, ‘ Ta. avenue, between 10th and Lith sts. -» the subscriber Organ) ‘Hts IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT the subscriber bas obtained fromthe O 8 Court of Washington count letters of admin . sonal estate of Edward Godey, late of W ash! . All persons baving claims ased, are hereby warned to exhibit the seme with vouchers thereo subscriber on or before the 15th day of April next, or they mey otherwise by law be exch from all the benefit _ ne ream nm under my ban ja = d JACOB STAUB. Administrator. GAS STOVES AND OVENS. E RESPECTFULLY CALL THE Ai- tention of the public toour Gas Cook- ing STOVES, patented by Wm. P. Shaw of Bostcn. Forneatness and economy they, cannot be surpassed, only consuming about! two cents an bour to eac! A'so, SUMMER OVENS, a new art! SIBLEY & @ Pa. avenue, between 10:b and 11th ste ; 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 3, 4, 8, 8:9 13, 14, 15, outh half of 15 is, 15, 16, 17, and 19 able opportunit 4 residence or bus! ‘The terms of sale will be: One-third cash,and the balance in six, twelve, and eighteen months, for notes bearing interest, secured by deed of trus' , and if not complied with in space shots, ty Will be resold after the sale the pro) at the risk and expense of the purchsser 411 nveyancing at the ex, convening ES E. of so of 687 E. of so. of oo nse of the purchaser ALLACH, Trustee Cc. W. BOTELER, Aue’t 10> The purchaser of the above sale hav- failed tocomply with the terms thereof, the will be resold. at his risk and exyense, SSDAY, the 6th day of May, 1856, at 5g ses. . P. WALLACH, Trustee. C. W. BOTELER, Aue’t._ ‘By A. GREEN, Auctioneer} AND FRAME HOUSES AND ‘On WEDNESDAY, the30th inst., front of the premises, st 5 o’elock with the first named pro: 4, in sqvare No. 120, with the improvements, which are a two-story ouse, being No. 404, 01 H rtreets north Nest after the above two brick houses, two stories, containing five good rooms, each fronti tween G and H streets north, uare No. 79. ‘The house occupies half the lot, which is 73 feet front, running Dates part of the lot will be sold as vacant end a: t eabovetwo frame houses on 23d street L. and M streets north, being part of 61. a One half cash; balance in six an bearing interest frou any as ok 5 given anda deed of trast veyance at the cost of purchaser. A, GREEN, Auctioneer, o’clock P. M , on 1, 19) 13, 14. 15, 16 HAS DWARF CHEAP FOR CASH. Cureery, HOUSE FURNISH GOODS, T ‘cols Scales. Urnshes, Shovels, Spades, Hoes, Traces, Plough Castings, Files, &c. &e. en cre yking 16 be fotind in a well reguia- ted Hardware Store always to be found on band al and chesp for C288 sn VEY & ADAMS, 325 Pa. av , near 7th st LATEST NEWS FROM PARIS. ADAMEC PRIBRAM AND DAUGBTER i¥E Pa. avenue, No. 277, between 1 and 11th sts., inform the ladies in Wash ington that they have received, with the’ last steamer from E p m., commenct erty, part of Lot In fact everything on 22d street, be- ing lot No. 12, in Terms of sale: One third cas! edgach payments, at 6 and 12 months, with in- — a fate We ‘The terms of the sale must be complied with in Y and BO ETS, Ac, five days thereafter, cr the propert at the risk and expense of tne del will be resold quent purcka- BLAKE VRPORATION STOCK.—$8,000 Gerpo ration of Waskington Stock for sale at ublic Buildings CHUBB BROTHERS, Commissioner J eGUIRE, Auct