Evening Star Newspaper, May 3, 1856, Page 3

Tae Wearner.—Our @ again favors us with thermometer for the past week, beginning at noon, on Saturday, April 26, and ending this WANTS. ~ ANTED—BY A YOUNG WOMAN A situation to do chamberwork and to assist in the dinning room. Apply at No. 481 K street, between 34 and 4th. * EVENING STAR. “Tae Orera Last Nigar axp To-Niest.— last night, and not »xes, dress circle, and The theatre was th: only were the private orchestra seats filled with ladies, even usurped no inconsiderable portion of the parquette; adomain which the lords of cre- ation bave hitherto held as peculiarly their However, they were not at all averse to sharing their quarters with the fair in- vaders. A more delighted and happi ence we do not _ever remember to Pyne astonished the audience by rendering, without transposition and with remarkable purity and ric’ u written for a contralto voice of the cavatina, «Onee a King there chanced to be.’’ audience knew her capabilities as a soprano, but were hardly prepared to hear her execute part in a style that Alboni might have envied. But her singing of Bish- op 8 magnificent seng, ‘ Lo, hear the gentle lark,’ was tho triumph of the evening, and the encore that followed would allow of to compromise but in a repetition, which the fair gracefully acceded to We doubt ind in her happiest moment ever gave more genuine satisfaction and delight to an audience than did this accomplish tatrice in this song. The delicious duetts and quartettes in which this lively opera abounds were given through- out in beautiful style by the com the acting, the transformations, and the scenic effects all combined to make the performance one of unalloyed delight to the large and fashionable assemblage. This is the last night of Cinderella and of the company, and the rush to-day to secure seats, puts it beyond a doubt thatthe Theatre to night will be filled from pit to dome. Se ‘ANTED TO RENT FOR SIX MONTHS a family without children, a tion above J2th street. Ad- dress ©. ©. C., Box No. 7, at the Star Office, stat- ing address and terms. AN TED—A GOOD COOK, WASHER mall family. Good refer- encesrequired Apply at No. 3526 street. m3 2t* ANTED TO RENT.—A GOOD STORE room with cellar beneath, there must be ‘ood water on the premises. It must be between 2th and 6th streets, near the avenue. Address Box No. 5 Star Office. ANTED —3750, FOR THE SPACE OF 6, 12, and 18 months, for which six per cent will be paid, and security on real estate double the amount has been offered for the pro person obtaining this amount an additional pre- ual to six per cent will be paid cash particulars address P, Box pd le ™m and ironer for Yoveees 4 - 7 Average height of the thermometer in the from the 20th of April to the 3d of May, inclusive, 53° 05/. nese, the music| Neswsrarer THIEVES.—Wef,; complaints from our friends t their papers. rs. The carriers have been eir failures when they are not really at fault. Lately boys have been caught rs frem doors where they have been placed by the carriers, and various persons have on several occasions noticed a well-dressed man steal papers from doors in the neighborhood of Eighth street and the Avenue. The value of a single paper is small, and stealing them is a very small business. But there isa law to punish newspaper thieves, and we are willing to warn those persons that they may stop the game, or prepare to take the consequences of detection. this contralto stealing newspa; ANTED.—A COOK FOR A SMALL family. Good recommendations required Enquire of Mrs. FRENCH, Penn. avenue, be- tween Sth and 6th streets east. 23 RESS MAKERS WANTED.—ONE OR two first rate dress makers can find employ- plying to Miss M. CRAMPSHER, le Dress Maker, No. 241 H street. be- tween 17th and 18th streets. ANTED—A YOUNG GIRL TOATTEND in aconfectioner’s store. She must he ac- quainted with the business, write well, and come well recommended. Also,a woman to do general house werk. Apply at No. 279 Penn. avenue, be- ween 10th ard Iith streets. ANTED.—BOARD FOR A SMALL family, ina respectable private house where there are but few or no boarders. city Post Office. ANTED.—A SERVANT WOMAN TO do the work ofa small fami! agentieman, lady, and child. capable one good w: tmanent home. tween Mass. avenue and M streets. GOOD TENANT WANTED—1 WILL rent my country residence to a good tenant who will take care of it. Situated out of the city Hmits, adjoining Jos. Gales’ farm. For particu- lars inquire of the subscriber at the Dea: Office, or No. 439 6th street, between E and F. Possession given immediately. GEORGE M. KENDALL. AN TE D—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- Tug Unitep States StgAmers.—The iron steamer Alleghany, built at Pittsburg, Penn- sylvania, some years ago, but which has been at the navy yard in this city some time, was esterday re-launched. The Alleghany has een fitted up; and, we are intormed. that she is destined to be the Baltimore, Maryland. The engineers also had a trial of the ma- lendid steamer Minnesota, at this yard. Steam was let on and the works thoroughly tried, and the eagineer expressed operation of the machinery. The skill dis- jayed in the preparation of those ships speaks our Washington mechanics. receiving ship at chinery in the Address G. H. recently launch: Faxcr Men in Wasnineton.—At the pres- en: time there is quite a number of the fancy in this city, who have been operating vi successfully upon the unsophisticated. their tricks, except the ball and box games, have been tried here within a month past. lain, honest farmers, who sometimes usinees here, and during spare moments visit the places of noté in the vicinity, seldom suspect those smooth-tongued, well dressed, and apparently richly ornamented tlemen as thieves until their wate and money scattered. Their first o was performed on a gentleman from vania, who was delighted with the conversa- entleman from Missouri, rst class restaurant near He was so pleased with him 0 no where without him, and im to take a hack ride. Miscourian consented, and they rode to a cer- tain spot, where they were to be left. the sold gentleman searched for his pocket- book to pay the driver it was xox est. sharp one proposed to wait for him while he drove to the hotel, where he had left it, prob ably. But after the drive and search, to his great dismay and mortification, money and friend had both “ sloped.’” A few days since a etout lady wished to visit some friends in Georgetown. mark for the shar handsome jewels on displaying articles of value. inthe omnibus by a very ‘“‘ nice looking, po- lite young gentleman, slightl entered into conversation with faction at the udly in favor Tue Great Trivne Cir Co. will commence its performances in Cen- tre Market Space on Tuesday evening of next week. The elegant equestrienne M’lie. Rosa Madigan will appear, as well es the cele- orland, in addition to the unusually talented company of equestrians, athletes, gymnasts, and acrobats. There car- not be a doubt of the success of such a combi- nation of talent. Nomrnations.—The following gentlemen y the committee appointed of the citizens ashington Hall cus of Madigan & brated M'lle. tion of a young whom he met ina Brown’s Hotel. that he would finally invited French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large and smail rackett Tabies, in bronze or gold. of Pictures framed, and an Looking Glasses, or other work in the ¢ line done to order with dispatch. Aiso, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for ‘Terms moderate to sult were nominated, b: jurpose. at a meetin; ourth Ward, held at on the evening of the 2d inst., and unani- mously confirmed : For Alderman—William W. Moore; Com- mon Council—James A. Kennedy, Richard Li. cul a shelving, &c., on hand. Clarke, Elijah Edmonson. the times, for cash. N.B.—Oid Work Regilt,and Looking Glass Plates Inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. 4 JOHN WAGNER To-xiGHt, bo it remembered, Mrs. Lesder- nier gives her entertainment at Carusi’s Sa- loon, ef recitations from th and American poots— Southey, Hood, Edgar A. Poe, Saxe, and Longfellow. Her worth and talent should secure to her the most complete success, and this we cannot doubt she will receive. © most popular She was a fine having several very person, and otherwise She was assisted FOR SALE AND RENT. [See first page for other Rent and Sale notices } {OR RENT.—A HOUSE ON THE CORNER ef Maryland avenue and 2d street. toMr. THOMAS McGRATH, on the premises, or toMr. GREASON, corner of 13 hand C streets, A Reau Estate Ae need of the services of a real estate agent can. not go amiss in applying to Mr. McKnew, late Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives. He is a man of probity, business habits, and intelligoncs, and enjoys the entire confidence of all who know him well; and his circle of acquaintances is as lar; man in Washington, we apprehend. ot audit was T.—Those having lace his ear near her ear her easily. before they got to town the omnibus stopped, the gentleman got out, parted with her very litely, and the coach went on e got out at the stopping place her jewelry was gone. So it is with all the unsophisticated. They look at the clothing and listen to the conversation, but seldom watch the fingers of their temporary companions. OR SALE—LOT NO.7,1N SQUARE 4], Washington, weil located near the circle, and £,000 feet. Also, a Two Story Frame basement, on Bank street No. Georgetown, opposite the residence of Col. Poe, new, the rooms large ard convenient, ina If not sold in two weeks session given immedi- ately. For particularsappy tol. A. NEWMAN, No. 113 Bridge street. ‘ge as that of any other v neighborhood Cextre Marxet.—Notwithetanding the | t Will be for rect, and heavy rain last night the principal market was very well supplied this morning. Con- siderable activity was displayed by the deal- ers in all the branches. not 80 well supplied as we hay. ably because of the rain 0; the seine haulers. Ban Docs —Several persons have been bit- ten within a few days by ferocious dogs al- lowed by their owners to go at large in the Ithas only been a week since the Captain of the Auxiliary Guard was bitten by one in the Centre Market markets are almost as great a nuisance ag idle and all such animals are liable to a fine for frequenting the mar- kets; the dog’s fine to be paid by the person Anold gentleman residing in the Second Ward wasseverely injured by a dog a few nights since. street and attacked him as he was passing, and severely lacerated his hand and breast. If complaints have been made to the proper authorities, we may expect to see an order ‘om ‘bis honor the Mayor’’ shortly. OR SALE.—A FARM CONTAINING 50 to 10 acres, situated 2 miles from Geor ding to Little Falls. ed, having upon it a never fall- il is good and ina high state ee improvements consi» corm and sinoke houses, Also, for sale if desired, two Horses, one Cow, Cart,’ Wagon, and farming vtensi!s iculars inquire of GEORGE A. MEEN, corer 2d and Frederick street George- he fish market was e seen it, prob- perating against weoded and w: of cultivation. ‘Iwo-Siory Dwellin, cad dieaaal a Oysters, Crans, &c.—A daily arrange- 7 ment with Norfolk and Rappaharsock Tanke ete, and from Annapolis by Railroad, for Pickled Oysters, and Soft and Hard Shell Crabs, warranted perfectly freeh, at Drake's Restaurant, south east corner E and Seventh taking bim there. RS. ANN H.SCOTT, OPPOSITE JACK- son Hall, will have several vacant Roc ms next week, which she will be pleased to rent to permanent or transient boarders accommodated OR RENT—FOR A TERM OF YEARS, UNIMPROVED LOTS IN SQUARE No. 375 —The subscriber will lease for a term of about elght years, the Unimproved Lots in square No 375, in the elty of Washington nosals until the 10th of this month, for a lease of the whole property, with the privilege to sublet it; and if not disposed of by that day, he will then inake leases of detached parcels thereof. Undoubted security for tue payment of the rents, will be required. The dog was in the Wartca Returns.—W. Ga Tver, disorderly, fine and coste. There were three lodgers tn— @ poor woman and her daughter, and a man who was travelling West—all discharged this ‘Table boarders Scepremz Covrt.—Yesterday, Abram Wake- man, of New York, George Gale, Esq., of Wis- consin, and Wm L Burt, Esq., of Mass., were admitted Attorneys and Counsellors of i> Cramps.—The Rie invites pro- thy stomach derangement, isthe [ree use of Dr. J. HOSTETT STUMACH BITTERS. Tie coming season general y br ite pertodical dieeases, all of which cau be avoided b 0 of these Bitters. plied with them in time. st effectual remed: ‘4 Morbus, or any othe Robert Hudgins et al , appeliants, es. Jobn L. Hudgins, assignee, and No. 240 Elliott Hudkins et al.. appellants, The motion to dismiss these causes Robinson and Patton Therefore, every family shonid Asafamfy medicine they have been tested by od adopted tn their practice For sale by Drng: SIRABLE FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT —The tubseriber is authorized torent @ delightfully-situated furnished House, jate vicinity of the State Depart ment® The house conta'ns twelve rooms in all, furnished, with flower garden and s altogether one of the most delight- ful and comfortable residences to be had. To a tatisfactory tenant applyin: immédiately the rent will be moderate McGUIRE, Auctioneer end Commission Mer- was argued by Messrs in tupport thereof, and by Messrs. Lyons and R Jobnson ia opposition thereto. No 102. Charles McMicken, ap) The argument of this cause John Henderson for on. J.M. Smiley for uo ij De Grath’s Electric Oil.—This cel- ted remedy for Khenmatiam, Gout, Neuralgia, Kresipe- i Franklin Perin Was continued by Hoa the appellant, and by Mc hisold establishmen Apply to JAS C ae 2 fmitation of Prof. Ch Baeap —The questioa “Is there a law of t ‘tporation in relation to baker’s bread ?”” bas been asked frequently since the decline We would say to our friends, that there is no law relating to tread, the old law having been Tepealed by the act approved, April 20, 1850. present law requires that all wheaten “shall be composed of the best quality sweet, superfine flour, well and stamped in legib initials of the baker’s surface of each loaf. OR SALE.—ON THE MOST REASONA- ble terms, two small two-story Brick Houses new)and Lots 1, 7,8, and 9 tn s Delaware avenue, between I an This property is most plezsantly situated, and contains a variety of exce lent fruit trees. sired, wili be divided tosuit purchasers. A long credit given, and a bargain may be obtained by early application on the premises to HENRY an entirely unfounded pretension. x vare No. 715,0n K etreets north. at = lectric Ol, was once en at the present time ok keeper and corr: n to some customers Dirusted with the MANURACTORE of the Iseutirely ignorant, ble letters with the true name upen the upper b The penalty for offend- against this law, is “a fine not exceeding five, nor lesa than three dollars’? t er wae complied with, we are una say; butwe have never known ne to be fined under it R REN T—SEVERAI HANDSOME Par- ors and Chambers, with board. ble and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. °S, 233 F street. —THE ADVERTISER WILL fell at private sale between now and the first of August, a very desirabie Lot neatly enclosed, with a small two-story frame house on it, situ- ated on the corner of Virginia avenue ard 23d street, and fronting &4 feet on Virginia avenue It isin the immediate neighborhood of the Ob- to purchase can ime, when the terms is valuable Ot! sold by CHAS. STOTT & CO., Agent, and all Droggiste in Washington cit, icp? Wm. A. Batchelo or Rusty Hatr dyed ins: to x wn or Black, withont the least injury to Hair or 8) % MEDALS AND Dirtostas have been awarded to Win helor since 1839, and over Gg i. ‘8 Haim Dye produces a color not to be nature, and 18 WARRANTED not to injure long it may be continued. Of the United States, by Drug- Sist+ and Pancy Goods Dealers. 67 The Genuine has the name and address upon a ateel _Coxnoy.—G. A. Barrow, Esq., Sheriff of rfolk, Va., arrived in this etty this morn- ‘5g with @ requisition from the Governor of ‘hat State for the boy Conroy, who was ar- y the Chief of Police and Officer r liberating prisoners from the jail k The sheriff says that as an act y he had taken Conroy under his te, he representing himself as an orphan t home or protector. wiedge of the usages of the prison, Con- iF stole the keys and liberated the prisoners about seventeen years of ely to serve out the remai years of his minority in the State prison ; for beside the larceny of the keys, liberati prisoner is a felony under the laws of It is also a felony for a prisoner to es- Persons wishin; examine the property at any t! of sale can be ascertained. OR SALE.—TWO OF valuable lots for private residences inthe city. Situated on 9th street, near H, west side. 8, No. 335, South B street Capitol Hill, or of C. WALLACH, Esq., op site City Hall. _ BOARDING. POARD CAN BE HAD AT NO. 473 6TH street, between D and E. OARD,&c.—M R38. BATES,ON THE 8. W. corner of Pennsylvaaia avenue and 9th street toaccommodate gentlemen withrooms, with Or without board. Lvery effort wilibe made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. OARDING.—DAY BOARDERS CAN be accommodated at a very excellent table for $15 per month, over DRAKE’S RESTAURANT, corner of FE and 7th streets. Diate engraving. on four sides of each bot tle, of WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR, 233 Broadwi 3 nd Hearhoand, fo After obtaining This preparation ‘has the cure of coughs, colds, croup, &c. Z. D. GILMAN, Washtugton, Special Agent. Bronchial Treches.—We uF readers to these Bronchial Troches Deed no testimony in Canasta, the weet, ar testitaony, from jallou's Pictortal. . Reet & Co., Chicago, ALLAN, Agent, Washington, D.C. to recommend them and tudeed every wh Personal knowledg: COrRT or Chains.— Clarke, of Jefferson, vohn H. Halsey, of Yesterday, Messrs. F Cars county, Texas, and ; Of Ascension purish, Louisi- ppeinted commissioners to take be used in this court The case of Susan Decatur vs. The United “tates wascalled up by thecourt. T = in this case is the widow of the |, taodere Deeatur, and the claim ij ieney for the recapture of the Un ‘ngate Philadelphia, in the harbor ia the year 1804 A. H. Lawrence, E:q., of this city, cpened the argument in favor of the claimant, and the Solicitor, who concluded ‘he court adjourned Dress Suits, Business Suits. NOAH WALK&R & CO., Maxatw Hact Ciormixa iva, Browns’ Hotel Batiding, 168; thetr'annaal display of SPRING AN 1s now reedy for inspection, comprising an as Genriewen any Youras’ Clormx ent designs, fn material, trimming, those who study excellence, with economy tn fash ticles of dress, an opportunity is now offered for ‘om one of the most attractive stock of goods in this city, ‘tfally announce that FOR THE MAY BALLS. E HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEAUTI- ful assortment of WREATHS, suit able for the approaching Mey festivals ; Flowers for dressing the nd would respectfully request those who will be in need of such, to Fancy and Millinery store, Avenue, between 9. at very reduced prices {J What is it For—This Woeed’s Hair ORATIVE ?—Is a qnestion asked daily by hua also, all kinds o: as followed b ive us a callat our 0 310, Pennsylvania and 10th sts., north side. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. POR THE LADIES. PENING SUMMER MILLINERY.—THE subscriber is 0; id handsome lot o; approaching summer, amon be found some of the prettiest Bonnets he has ever shown, with an unusually large and well- assorted line of Bonnet and Dress Trimmings and the most desirable Embrolderies, including some very handsome Infants’ Dresses. Ladies’ Dresses made in the best styles. M. WILLIAN, ap2%-2w Centre Market Space, Washington. Girard Fire and Marine Insurance (o,, F PHILADELPHIA, INSURES AGAINST IRE, Buildings, Mer- wens,” ent, No. 512 Seventh st., opp. Adent, No. Vous! Intel? Oe. Beavtircn Sreciwens.—The artistic work ° the way of hearth-ruge, just imported by ‘sggett & Dodson, is as worthy of a visit from “mateurs as any other work of art in Wash- ' Among them are representations (in le carpeting) of animals, landseapes, ney pictures, which, were they paint- ven work, would do credit artists in the country. The busi- designing and weaving ornamented = has become an exquisite art rather ere mechauical work, as the ot - glance on oalling in to-day a large adapted to the, KT Mrs Captain Jonas P. livered of a son I Baee Prats imag yesterday morning at 6:10; both ‘gs rather than w = “ the best artist HE PRETENDED co- heretofore existing under th Bet. & Gravigon, ivania Avenue, ng! @ 10th of this month of ‘Apri I give notice to any person w! goods to dye, not to trust them under si and be deceived; for 1 am now workin; ing establishment of Mr. Jobn B: 4 street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Wash- ‘The French Dyer. PARTNERSHIP firm of WiLLiam - perceive at a EClaggett & Dodson's ork Leoger —Back numbers con- *gieat tale, “The Gun can be obtained at Shil- Also, Harper's and all the other “sines tor May, now ready. ‘yivanus Cobb’ ? Loss or Damage, by “Ser of Moseow,’ cbhaudise, Furniture, &c , in W: FROM THE ASSOCIATED PBESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Apetioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEKEEPING Effects at Public Sales= WEDNEs- DAY MORNING, May 7th, at 10 o’elock, at the residence of a lady declin\ encebeneins, on llth street, between K and P streets, I sell the Furniture and Household Effects. ; janoforte and Stool , 4 Parlor Chairs Do _ card, pier, and side Tables Walnut Whatsnot, mantel Clock, Girandoles Careand wood -seat Chairs, Shades Brussels and Ingrain Carpets, Mattings Bedsteads, Bureaus, Weshstands Mahogany Sideboards, Dining Table China Tea Glassware, Culery Excellent Stove, Kitchen Utensils. Terms: $20 and under, cash; over thatsuma credit of 30 and 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest J. C. MeGUIRE, m2-d Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. URKNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—On FRIDAY MORNING, May 2d, at 10 o'clock, at No. 562 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ist and 2d streets west, 1 shall sell the Furniiure and Effects of a family declining housekeeping, viz: ahogany Sofa, arm and parlor Chairs Do centre, side, and card Tables Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Lounges Window Curtains, Shades, Clocks Three -ply. ingrain, and other Carpets Ollcloth, Rugs, Stair Carpets High and low- Bedsteads Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands Fourteen superior Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pill lows Excellent hair and husk Mattrestes Counterpanes, Comforts, Blankets Mahogany dining snd side Tables China, Glass, and Crockery Ware Castors, Table Cutlery, Fire Irons Mahogany Sideboard, Coffee Urn - Excellent cooking and other Stoves Together with a general assortment of Kiteben Utensils By E. 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown. 4 be SALE OF DAMAGED MATTINGS, Furniture, &c., advertised to take place on this (Saturday) morairg, is tponed until TUESDAY ORNING, the th Instant, ato o’clock, in front of the Auction Rooms.’ Sale positive. Terms cash. mn EDW. 8. WRIGHT, Auct By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. 1 ene! VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON D, near 13th street, at Auction,—On THUREDAY AFTERNOON, May Sth, at 6 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell parts of Lots Il and 12, in square No. 293, fronting about 20 Se Bernier neta nm 12th — 13th si » Tun ck an average depth of about 70 feet. * ~ ae Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 months, for notes bearing interest, and secured by deed of trust on the premises. ‘Title perfect. JAS. C, McGUIRF, m3-d Auctioneer. Arrival of a Surveying Vessel. New Yor«, May 3.—The surveying steamer Corwin, from Key West, arrived here this morning. Her intelligence from that port has been anticipated. Baltimore Markets. Bartimone, May 3.— Flour is steady, but bull; sales of Heward street and City Mills at $6; Ohio is held we the same price. ae Wheat is unchanged; to prime $1.32a$1 37, fair to prime whites $1.35a$1.45; rime suitable for family flour $1.50a$1.55. orn is higher and very active; white sold -» yellow 50a520. 8 are generally unchanged. Beef is very dull at previous rates. Bacon is con- fined to jobbing sales; shoulders 8a8ic; sides 9ia9ic; hams l0jal2¢e. Mess pork $18. New York Markets. New Yor«, May 3.—Flour is improving ; sales of 7,000 bbls.; common to good State $5 75a$6.124; common to low grades of extra Obio $6.120$6.37; mixed to standard Southern $6.50a87.25; fancy to extra do. $7.25a$8.56. Wheatis firm; sales 1,000 bushels; Soutbern White $1.75a$1 80 Corn is firm; sales of 17,000 bushels; Southern mixed 590. Pork is drooping; sales of 300 bbis. mess at $18. Beef is firm; sales of 200 bbls a repacked $122$13. Lard is firm; sales of bbls. at 10}e. oe is improving; ssles of 100 bbls. at — — By WALL, BARNARD & CO , Auctioneers. j gente Sher SALE OF A VALUABLE Building Lot on Capite! Hill at Pablic Auct On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 9th instant, at 5 o’clock, we will sell in front of the premises, Lot No 3, in square 785, fronting 47 feet 2 inches on north A street, between 3d and 4th steets, and running back 136 feet 3% inches to a = a te is valuable preperty, which is ina fast im- proving ne}; nberhood. will positively be sold to the highest bidder. Title ts tnaisputadle Terms: One-thirdcash ; the remainder in three equal ents of 6, 12, and 18 months, bearing interest m day of sate, and to be secu ed ina satisfactory manner. m3-dts" WALL, BARNARD& CO., Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. EW TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE and Let at Auction.—On FRIDAY, the 2d May next, I shall sell, in front of the premi- ses, af 6 o’clock p m., a good new two-story frame House. with five good and conveniently ar- crn rooms, fron‘ing on 22d street, near corner 4 Fons north, being part lot No. 1, in Square 0. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and + = + ‘Terms: $25 and under, cash; over that suma GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. credit of sixty and ninety days. for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. P. 8. The House ts for Kent; inquire on the Grorcetows, May 3, 1856. The following business was before the Board 12 months, for notes, bearing interest from day of —. a cadyl — ql of Commmon Council last night : sae | BP ithe ap Je is unavoidably pest ati received from Dr. J U7-The above sale is unavor y pest- A communication was rom Dr. J. a: deed given and a deed eee tieaee poned until THURSDAY MORNING, Mayétb, | 4] suk, in relation to the vaccination of same hourand place. JAS.C. Mc6UIRE, m2-d Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. I Y 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 auc- tion, to the highest bidder, between five and six o'clock p.m_,on SATURDAY, the 26th day of the present month of April, in front of the premi- ses, Lot No 14, in Square No. 66 in Weshington poor; read and referred. - elaroche, complai: at the pi ty im- mediately west of eng dey secs as become nuisance in consequence of certain filling up, dc; referred. Also, one from L, A. Morton, administrator of C. A. Morton, complaining of injury done to lot by certain street improvements; re- ferred. i” Immediately after the above sale I shall sell, on the premises, Lot No. 7, in square 124, fronting on 19th street, between New York avenue and north D street, with the improve- ments, which are a Frame House, &c. Also, Lot No. 4, in square east of square No. 87 fronting on north C, between 20th and 2ist sts. Terms at sale. ap3sied A. GREEN, Auct. if" The above sale is postponed in conse- quence of the rain until WEDNESDAY, the 7th city and District aforesaid. This lot is situated Also, petition from owners of pi on instant, same hour. A. GREEN F K street, opposite the new ager m3-d Auctioneer. street Satie a7 font ona etreet. the north side of Dumbarton street, asking that the footway in certain places may be im- proved ; referred. - And a message from the Mayor, retui the bill providing forthe payment of the instalment of the Corporation’s subscription to the Metropolitan Railroad, and giving at length his reasons for withholding his assent tothe same. On the question being put, shall the bill pass notwithstanding the objections of the Mayor, it Was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: J Yeas—Messrs. Barron, English, Seymour, White, Orme, Jones, Pickrell, Crawford, Ty- ler and Sweeney—11. Nays none. Owing we presume to the threatening aspect of the weather the “Fathers’’ (Aldermen) were not in session. If there are any persons in our city who think it now absolutely necessary that the right upon the partof our Corporation to meet any more of their obligations to the railroad company, without submitting the matter again to the people, we presume they are to be found only among t! rowed enemies of the road ; and if there is any “high degree of excite- ment pervading the town’’ in relation to the matter, it exists in some portion we have not yet seen, (and we have been over a large por- tion of it this morning)—Mercury to the con- trary notwithstanding. The ladies’ festival and fair is increasing in interest. Last night the company present was larger than on any previous evening, and of ‘Terms of sale: One-fourth of the purchase mo- ney to be paid on the day of sale; the residue in 6, Zand if months from said day, with interest thereon, purchaser to give his notes therefer. On default of the purchaser for the space of tive 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. ap S-eots J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. i" The above sale is pestponed until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May Ist., at six o’clock, on the premises JOHN MARBURY, Trustee. ap 2s-d J.C. Mc6UIRE, Auct I” The above sale is post sequence of the rain uutil WE) TERNOON, May 7, same hour and place. JNO. MARBURY, Trustee. m2-d J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Hevsetocp AND KITCHES FURNI- tures, Fine Pianoforte, &c,. at Anction. On THURSDAY, the Ist of May, I shall sell, at the residence of Mr. T. Fitch. on North G, be- tween 13th 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: Mahogany and Walnut Sefas, Parlor and other Chairs Mahogany Sofa Bedsteads,Centre and Card Tables Etagere (Quartettes ard fancy Tables Mahogany and weluut dressing and other Bureaus Mahogany and walnut Wardrebes and Wash- By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. QMALL FRAME HOUSE AND LOT AT \ Auction.—On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, May 9, at 63 o’clock. on the premises, I shall sell the north part of lot No. 4, in square No. 477. fronting 30 feet on Sixth street west, between Q and R streets north, running back 93 feet 4 in, with the improvements, consisting of a small frame dwelling house, containing four rooms. Terms: One-half cash ; the residue in eighteen mouths, satisfactorily secured, bearing interest. m 2-4 J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. y By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALUABLE THREE-STORY BRICK House and Lots at the corner of north N and 10th streets at Anction.—_On MONDAY, the 12th instant, I sball sell, in front of the prem- ises, at 5 o’clock p. m., east part of Lot No. 1, in square No. 339, having a front of 50 feet on North N street, running back with the line of Tenth st west 100 fect, with the improvements, which are a fine and nearly new three story Brick House, containing thirteen conveniently arranged rooms, wide passages, and fine cellars under the whole ; a well a pump of excellent water in the ard, fruit trees, and flower garden. The house s considered to be one of the puilt and most couveniently arranged in Washington. Also, the balf of said lot, fronting on N street 19 fect 103g laches, running back 100 feet; and all of lot 10, in same square, adjoining the above, having a front of 66 feet 8 in , running back 99 ft. 10 inches. improved by astable. ‘fhe last men- tioned lots will be sold in subdivisions if re quired. Wedeem it unnecessary to give a further de- s yi Pp y ce > stands the most agreeable character. A large crowd orient pera canine wee: Walnut extension Dining Tables, Cane Seat | is anticipated this evening. ite learn that in auy place in Washington as a pleasant residence |... Chairs . , : consequence of the several inclement evenings As) peuon wishing 575 purchase is respecifally | China, Glass and Crockery Ware, Knives, and | they have had to contend with, they have invited. to call at the premires and examine for Forks, & termined to continue it during next week. About 130 beef cattle were offered at Dro- ver's Rest yesterday, nearly all of which was sold at $3 75a$5 75 on the hoof, equal to $7.50 a$!1 50 net; sheep 5a$6c. per Ib pe buoyant, Bedsteads, Bedding, and Mattresses, Totlet Sets Brussels, ingrain, and other Carpets, and Uil- cloth Cooking, radiator and other Stoves And a good assortment of Kitchen Reguisites With many otber articles which we deem unne- to enumerate. : #25 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 9" days for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. a a themselves, where they will receive any further information required. Title indisputabie. Terms: Oue-half cash; balance im 6, 12, 18 and 24 months, the purcbzser or purchsers to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale A di given and a deed of trust taken m 1l-eo&ds A GREEN, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. GSzEnment SALE OF VAUANT Lots inthe City cf Washingten.—On TUES- DAY AFTERNOON, May 27th, at 3 o’clock, at the Auction Rooms, | shali sell, by order of the Commissioner of the Public Buildings, the fol- lowing described City Lots belonging to the United Statés : Square. No. of Lots. 33 4 The flour market is more firm an holders are demanding $6.12+, but buyers do not appear willing to buy extensively for shipping purposes at this ce The ruling price for wheat is from $1 25a$1.35 for red and white. Corn 45a48c. for white and yellow. Spectator. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, May 3, 1856. The Democrats here who have returned from the recent district convention at W arren- A. GREEN, Auct, 177 The above sale is postponed until MONDAY, the Sth instant, when it will posi- tively take place, without reg: to weather. m 2-4 A GREEN, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUC- tion.—On MONDAY, the Sth instant, I shall sell in front of the premises, at6 o’clock p m., 36 ari of Jot No 1, insquare No 71, fronting 60 or 5s ri - one 70 feet on New ines shire avenue, next tothe | ton, express in high terms the gratification 9 part of 23 corner of M street north, running back at the ave- they feel at the result of the convention. The r 7 q rage depth of 75 feet. The above-described lot is Bet 1 egg 121%). and 90. | ailttic nertheast of the clrcle; the flag will dee. SS eye hear ie i718 ay)? | Agnate the place known to the district as front-rank Democrats, 618 16, 17, 18, ‘Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and | and will prove at Cincinnati faithful repre- twelve months, for notes bearing interest from the sentatives of the Seventh district Democracy. day of sale. A deed given and deed of irust Our Sun firemen were somewhat diss; 636 south half of 15 65% 14, 15, 18, 17, and.19 653 «4 taken. Title indisputable. A. GREEN, pointed at the non-arrival of their Franklin 6 ma 1-d | _____________Auctioneer- | friends last Thursday. They had made ex- 65% 1, 2,3, and4 By BW. FERGUSON & CO, Auctioneers. tensive arrangements for their reception and 669 «5 ICTURES AT AUCTION.—WE WILL | entertainment. and we can but join in their - 6674 sell at auction, on THURSDAY EVENING | regrets that the unfavorable weather pre- 50. of 667 4 May Ist, commer clog at7¥ o'clock, atthe Wash- | vented a reunion. However, next Monday E.0%so of 657 4,5, 8, 9, 10 ington store, Penusyivanla avenue, between Sth | the fatted calf will be killed, and Tennesson E. of so. of s 66 1 and Oth, 150 Pigtures handsomely framed, Ger- |) 0° pokey gs sso 13 man, French, Finglith, and American, embracing | "85 Deen engage "g Etc 5 in fall 959 11, 12,13, 14 humorous, fanciful, moral, and patriotic subjects, The Jones’ Point light-house is in full oper- K.of tins § Sale without reserve. Pictures on exhibition at | ation, and nightly gives its friendly ray to the So. of 067A the above store where catalogues may be obtained, | Potomac craftsmen. 8. Ay ve eo and at our Auction Rooms The Know Nothings of the Fourth Ward ap3v-2t B.W. FERGUSON &CO., Auct. The above sale is postponed u SATURDAY EVENING, May 34, at7% 0 on account of the storin. m I—d B.W.F.& CO. Hit 45, 16, 17, 18, 19 1119 1, 2, 30, 31, 12, 13, 14 1185 1,2) 11, 12) 13) 14) 15, 16 1,2, 50° 11, 12, 13, 14 4,5,6,7,8 met on Thursday evening, and elected twenty- five delegates to the Staunton convention. Business is very moderate, yet a considera- able number of new buildings are going up in various portions of the city. The fish trade goes on undiminished. A. 112 1127 3 2st 13. LLs2 1,2 1 1 3. \ By A. GREEN, Auctioneer KRUSTEE’S SALE —By virtue of a deedof trust, duly recorded in Liber, J. A. 8S. No. 99, one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we KE C_ Morgan and H_ B. Sweeney, will sell, on MONDAY, the NEW SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS N ADDITION TO OUR PREMIUM M 1133 34 1135 3, 4,5, 6,7, eral Waters, Mead, Ale, and Porter, we 113616, 11 1d, is Bint of March, A.D. 1856, at’ o'clock p. m., the | Haye made such arrangements as will enuble 1137 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 following described Real Estate and improve- | Ur jo Mec constantly on band = lance supply’ 1S 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 ments thereon, situated in the city of Washing. | pf the following ca bas tentige ee eee 1139 1,3, 8, 10, 11, 13 ton, District of Columbia, namely: Part of Lot | Puce cuctully Lrepared by ectentific men, 9s ton- a0 4, %,9,10,01,08 No: 4, in Square No. 8i1, being the southeast | 1s for weak and de eyelet sdeeyy M4t_ 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 twenty-two ieet of said Lot No. 4, fronting on 1) Blackbe: cen jepared do, ore . — Fee Fb street south, and having a depth of seventy-fve | CAGh ur G —,! eg peed grnoeens h ring 143 1,2, 9,10, 11 12 feet; with the improvements, which area small | © amen, Antss, Cursces, Stomari 2 1144 1,2,.3,.4,'5, 6, 15, 16 Terms of sale: One-third cash; the residue in two equal payments, at 6 and 12 montis, with in- terest. ‘The terms of the sale must be complied with In five days thereafter, or the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the delip Wee ee ser. J. B. BLAKE, Commissioner of Public Bulldings ap 26.2aw J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. ters, Wine, Steutons; Ras , B Strawberry, Pine Apple, V: and oth- er Syrups; Extracts of Sarsa for cleansing the blood, and a host of other articles too nume- rous to mention. All orders left at our Depot, or with the drivers of our Wagons oTyead attended to. m 1-tf ARN SHINN, Georgetown. — CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN ¥ Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. OLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS, FINEJEWELRY, 8IL- VER SPOONS. FORKS, GOBLETS, CUPS, &c., for sale at New York prices. KEPAIRING.—The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical, and other WATCHES repaired. Also, JEWBLRY, &c No. 370 PENNSYLVANIA AvEeNvE, betw’n Sixth tnd Seventh streets, Browns’ Hotel building, sign brick house. The sale will take place in front of the ises, and the terms will be one-half cash, and the bal- ance insixand nine months; with interest, se- cured by a deed of trust on the premises. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. E, C. MORGAN Trustees. H. B. SWEENEY, A. GREEN, Auct’r ‘The above mentioned property having been sold on the 3ist March, and the purchaser having failed to comply with the terms, the undersigned will resell on TUESDAY, the 22d of April, 1856, at 6 o’clock, p. m., atthe auction store of A. Green, No 5367 street. Terms, as above mentioned. If the purchaser should fail to comply with the terms in t days after sale the Trustees reserve the ri ht to resell the property at the risk and cost of the delinquent, by advertising three times previous to such resale in the Evening Star. E. C. MORGAN, H. B. SWEE Y, ap 12-eod&ds . GREEN, Auct’r. GENERAL AGENCY. 7, W. McKNEW, LATE DOORKEEPER OF je the House of Reprerentatives of the United States, will undertake, with zeal and diligence, the settlement of Claims before Congress and the several Departments, and any other business re- gauss the services of an Agent at the seat of overnment. He will also attend to the sale and Roe of Real Estate, Paying Taxes, Renting ouses, &c., &c., in this city and Georgetown. ALSO— } Trustees. The sale and purchase of Farms and Lands in the adjoining States of Maryland and Virginia. [> The above sale is of the GOLDEN WATCHES. ., post, ed until ae Conveyancing and copying of every deercription a > ap 39-tf Wasb n executed with neatness and dis tch. His come SALURDAY, the 3d day of May, at 6 o'clock, p. P missions will be moderate; and all business con- fided to his care will be faithfully and promptly attended to. He respectfully refers to members of Congress whom he has served in that capacity for the last five years, and the citizens of Washington gene:- ally. Oitice at Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue. ap 30-tf ATCHES AND JEWELRY 25 per ct cheaper than it can be bought elsewhere in Washing- , J. ROBINSON'S, ap2%-Im 319 Pa. av. opp Browns’ Hotel. HAD AND HERRING «“ALIVE.”* EALERS AND FAMILIES DESIROUS of uring the best SHAD or HERRING for salting: can have them —— dager seg immedi- ly u cal jeaving ir orders atthe Union Land Office, sth strest above Odd Fellows’ — vo ting? — shore adjoining the Na Ya where they can be obtained alive.” ee Se m., in front of the premises. 7! order of the ‘Trustees. A. GREEN, ap—2aweds Auctioneer. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. A RAKE CHANCE TO OBTAIN A Small Country Seat Near the City.—On THURSDAY, May 15th, at four o'clock, P. M., I shall sell on the premises a part of that beautiful tract of land called 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 efty. This 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- for Ur pPIFES. ‘ote wl me in Lats or from fire to cate five acres, thus affording a rare opportunity those who desire a 5: country seat near the city. isposed of at private sale before the a aot ve specified it wilt then be offered at pub- lic auction. NORBECK’S Confectionery, ap 2s-lm 316 Penna. avenue. a aR GENTLEMENS FURNISHING GOODS Fo SPRING AND SUMMER —MY STOCK is now full and complete in every so maar and as my facilities for doing business is of best character, the public will do well to examine my stock, as 1am determined to sell cheap for cash, or to punctual customers. LANE’S Gents Furnishing Store ap30___No424 Penn avenue, near 4 street. CREAM, So!d at TWO DOLLARS per gallon at Y MADAME R. . Wit Ba ier fd moog ON goed 1 a respectfully informs public in ; that she will give information mem poiger tge s 7 ait, jarriages. ourneys, b.~ u ties In Business, Absent Friends, ‘kness end She E. OWEN & SON, For terms of sale and further ticulars apply | Death, and in res} to i? to Jno. C. C. HamiLton Esq., Attorney at Law, | is also able to che eee ake at 1 —s Minion No ety pe Louisiana avenue, or to T. ? Hanson, No. 533 | numbers. She can be at hours the day and fe on the doot—at No, 295 13th atreet the left hand side. Gen’ 50 comer of D, on th ae zt. hirer eet be exhibited on the day of sale, with division of theland, ©. W, BOTELER, ap-Waw Auctioneer, their #pring and Summer s'ock of Goods, respectfully invite their friends and cus tomers to call and examine. ap ving made a very e and choice addition “th cents ané ladies 9.