Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON City: U7 Advertisements should be handed in by 12 o'clock, m., otherwise they may not appear until the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer says : “On the authority of s letter from Mexico, which it inserts, the Journal of Commerce states that our Minister to Mexico has essen- tially adjusted the terms of a convention with the Comonfort Adminietration. by which we are to acquire another sitce of Me.rican terri- tory—how large is not stated, nor the price to be paid for it It isnot, we hope, the revival of the Afty miléion purchase, whicn was said to have been authorized or negoticted some time ago, but which was not consummated.’’ The Union says: ** We publish to-day a very able article from the Boston Post, in answer to the assumption that General Pierce is not available in the northern States because of his being soclosely identified with the Kansas struggle. Itisdue, alike to the northern Democracy and to all the distinguished Democrats in Congress who were identified with the Kansas question, that the charge so ably and so triumphantly met and refuted by the Post should be properly appre- ciated in the southern States. It will be seen that the Post places the availability of a Democratic nominee upon the high ground of bis known devotion to principle; and we are Sure that he does the northern Democracy no more than justice in placing them on this ele- vated platform. In the present crisis a vic- tory won on apy other view of availabilit; would prove in the end fatal to the Democratic arty. The Post makes its answer to the al- legation that Gen. Pierce is less available than a bew man because of his bold and fearless course on the constitutional rights of the South The same answer applies with equal force to the allegation, whether made against him or any other Democrat who stands fully and squarely committed on the Kansas issue, and We copy it to show thatthe northern Demo- crats are not less determined than the south- ern to stand faithfully by that issue. Whether the candidate was in the fight or not, the Democratic sentiment, North as well as South, is that he is so thoroughly committed that bis election will be an unequivocal triumph of the great principle of tho hia jaw.’? a ee ‘ WASHINGTON NEWS AED GOSSIP The Killing of Keating.—The reader will find in the Star, to-day, a full report of the testimony taken yesterday in this case. It shows great confusion in the minds of the wit- nestes for the prosecution—servants of the house—as to many of the details of the dread- fal affair. Thus they disagree as to the number of shots fired, ani as to whether the friend of the ac- cused who took part inthe affray went to his assissance before or after Patrick Keating went to his brother's assistance. The weight of the testimony for the prosecution is, cer- tainly, that he took part in the fray only after the accused was fighting the two brothers The testimony for the defence contradicts that of the prosecution palpably and directly on nearly every point on which it bears; and though it does not seem to touch the origin of the affrey, it represents the accused borne down by a number of assailants, and in im- minent danger of his life at their hands when he fired. The witnesses called by the accused were all men of education, and as far as their testi- mony goes it is clear and uncontradictory, and will therefore have greater weight on the public mind than tho testimony of the prose- eution, # natural, and under the circum- stances legitimate result. It is evident that upon the minds of the witnesses for the ac- cused one and all, there rests the conviction that the shot was fired wholly in self defence. M. Henri Du Bois, the new minister to the Netherlands, was the only educated man of collected mind who saw the whole affair from beginning to end, of whom we have heard. tis said that he awaits a request from the See- retary of State that he shall obey the summona to appear and testify in this cxamination. As his evidence is of more importance (on ac- count of the fact stated above) than that of any one so far examined, we presume that the District Attorney has asked the Secretary to make the necessary request. The Philsdelphia Election has already been a prolific subject of converzation among the members of Congress ond other gen- tlemen in Washington particularly inter- ested in public sffaire. As a matter of course, the Democrats ate in cestasies over it, regarding the result as an earnest of what the non-slaveholding State: are to do for their cause in the fall. The practi- cal coalition there between the straight Whigs and Democrats was simply in accord- ance with an understanding that has prevailed here for months past, vis: That what remains of the Whig party is hereafter to become iden- tified with the Democracy. Its working is seen in the present attitude of Senators Pratt of Marylard, Jones of Tennessee, and Benja- win of Louisiana, Mr. Watkins of Tennessee, Mr. Hammond of Virginia, Mr. George Ash mun of Massachusetts, and many other dis tinguished public men, all of whom, whether admitting their identification with the Demo- crats or not, being regarded in political circles of the Federal Metropolis as ardent sympa. thisers with that party in the present anoma- lous condition of national politics. The election to which we refer above will by no means havo the effect of inducing tke friends of any aspirant for the Cincinnati nom ination to cease their efforts to make capital for their respective favorite ; for it is hailed #8 an indication that a triamph in June in Cincinnati, will surely bo equivalent to a more important triumph in November. Monsieur Mal Appropos —Three-fourths of all the existing difficulties between this Country and England, has grown out of acts of the British Consal at New York, Mr Bar- clay. Not not long since, we had occasion to Publish ap account of a foolish attempt of the British Admiral on the Brazil coast, to over- haul the American steamer America. The following extract from the Providence Jow - nal, tm furnishing the key to that act, shows that the interminable Mr Barclay was at the bottom of it: Tus 4uLecep Russian Privateer.—a few weeks since the pspers teemed with an ac- count of an outrage committed by British men of-war upon the steamer America, in the harbor of Rio Janeiro. She was charged with being a Kussian privateer, and the captain oxpe- Tienced great diffculty in preventing bis ves. sel from being detained, and having her ¢: disebarzed to find the cannon and amm tion, said to be guing out to the Russians the Pacific. The cause for suspecting the Ameriea bas just leaked out. It seems that Mr. Borclay, the British Consul at New York, was led to suspect this vessel as being intend- ed for a privateer, and at once sent circulars to all the British consuls and ships of-wur on ri er. a bare been uo cause forthe Oonsul’s suspicion, The Washington Aqueduct.—Mr. Joseph is ~uthorized by the Hon. Mr Covode to :ay tnat he made no reference in his sp,ech of the day before yesterday against the Senate Water Works amendment to the deficienev bill. to Mr. Thompson or Mr. “tearns, but to a resident engineer; and pat no man connected with the ‘enterprises’ for the constraction of Water Works here, spoke to him directly or indirectly on the subject before he announced his opposition to the plan on whieh they have been so far proecuted. Mr. Holmes adds that he (Mr. H.) had not used an “ argument or fact” against the work for two years, until it was first voted down in the House at this ses- sion. We cheerfully give Mr. Holmes the benefit of the insertion of this statement from him in the Star, as he claims that our article on his pamphlet against the present plan and in favor of one to pump up the water of the Potomac at the mouth of Rock Creek for the supply for the works, placed him in a wrong position. Those who have read his pamphlet and our article in question must judge how far his allegation is justifiable. Naval.—The U.S. steamer Water Witch, from a thirty-nine months’ cruise, surveying and exploring the river La Platte and its tributaries, arrived at the Navy Yard yester- day. She lost but three men during her cruise, two by accident and one by sickness. The following is a list of her officers : Commander, Thomas J. Page; Lieutenants, W.N. Jeffers, W. L Powell, Wm. H. Mur- daugh; E. W. Henry, Assistant Surgeon; Robert Carter, Engineer; Second Assistants, R.C. Potts, Wm J. Landis; Third Assistants, T. B C. Stump, P. H. Taylor. Troops in Florida.—A paragraph is being published in many newspapers, representing that there are but three companies of troops now in Florida. On inquiry at the War De- partment, we learn that this is a mistake, There are now stationed there ten companies of Regulars, (artillery,) whose aggregate strength is about 800 men, and five companies of Mounted Volunteers, numbering about 400 men. The total aggregate is, therefore, about 1,200 men. The U. 8. Steamship Minnesota —This ship had steam on her yesterday, (as she lay at the Navy Yard in this city,) and the work- ing of her machinery gave great satisfaction She is to have steam on to-day, and again to’ morrow. Clerical Appointments inthe Pension Bu- reau —J. @. Jamison to a first-class clerkship ($1,200 per ennum) in place of J. F, Souder promoted J. H. Wolford appointed to temporary clerk- ship ($1,200 per annum.) A Queer Sight.—To cee Mr. Burns, the blind pedlar, setting in the office of tho dis- bursing clerk of one of the departments on pay day, /ooking for such gentlemen as owed him a trifle. The Current Qperations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, the 8th of May, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the Treasury Department... $19,856 05 For the Interior Department..... 27.389 65 For C: Kaiccvewecsence « 6,778 87 War warrants received and en- War repay warrants received and ONETEdsrseeeeeseseeeeeieveeee 5,506 Th Interior repay warvants received and entered.... .. . 7,727 20 On account of the Navy. + 98,982 82 CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Senate, yesterday, at the conclusion of the speech of Mr. Sumner against the reso- lution reported by Mr. Mason, from the For- eign Affairs Committec, declaring the notice given by the Executive for the abrogation of the Sound Dues stipulation between this Goy ernment and Denmark to be legal without concurrent action of either branch of Con- gress, Mr. Stewart replied to Mr. Sumner; and then the debate was continued by Messrs Seward, Clayton, Bayard, Hale, Tocmbs, Col- lamer, Benjamin and Crittenden, until they adjourned. In the Houte, Mr. Giddings continued his speech against the Senate’s amendments to the Deficiency bill until he fainted [as was stated in the Star yesterday } The further consideration of the bill was then temporarily porpened, and the bill to amend the act for the security of life on steam- boats was then taken up, and a moticn to print an amendment offered by Mr. Haven, and to postpone the bill until the second Tuesday in June next, was discussed and agreed to The lows railroad land donating bill was then taken up and passed— yeas 79, nays 59 re Grow made a personal explanation, wherein, in reply to a statement in the last qpeeee of Mr. Smith, of Tennessce, that gen- tleman had characterized him as a Know No thing, which he denied. Mr. Smith, of Tennessee, explained that he had so classed Mr. @. because he had been voted for by the Know Nothings. The resolutions of the Elections Committee authorizing the sitting delegate and contest- ant in the New Mexican contested election case to sppear before the House in person or by counsel, (accompanying their report in saver of the contestant,) was then discussed until— Mr Giddings (having sufiiciently recovered) recommenced and concluded his speech against the Senate’s amendment to tho Deficiency bill, to which Mr Campbell, of Ohio, replied. And then they adjourned. Proceedings of Te-Day. In tho Senate, to-day, after the presenta- tion of petitions, &c.. a large number of pri- vate bills from the House were referred, sev- eral private bills were reported, and the bil! fer the relief of Norwood McClelian, (master ef the steamboat New World) was passed Mr. Jones of Lowa, then moved to take up the House bill donating lands to the State of Iowa for railroad purposes, and was address- ing the Senate in favor of that motion. in the House, Mr. Phelps delivered a speech (the Senate's amendments to the Deficiency bill being under consideration) in reply to the , and in defence of the recommendations and course of the Ways and Means Committee, with reference fe ¢ Senate's amendments to the Deficiency i ——_ ++ +e ——____ PERSONAL. «++. The many friends of Senator Rusk in this city will deeply regret to learn that news has been received here of the death of that gentleman’s wife. +++ Dr. Orville Dewey has donated the earnings of his last winter’s lectures to his native village, to be expended in planting shade trees along its streets. And tts chil- dren will riseup and call him blessed. +:+:Tbe Hon Thos. L. Kewortb, a member bale a ain tigh House of Commons, is at Wil- i Biso, J. V. Fowler, -, postmaster of New York oliy, and Meisrs tik 'B Minterce George R. Ives and — gentiomen of the same ae Py, sews =~. Br A Western writer, in of soe ploy just lfm oman of Cine nati, says: ‘are admirabl observed; the dullness which commences with the first act, never flags fora moment until the ourtain falls.’ . ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA. THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. The steamer America arrived at Halifax on Thursday, with Liverpool dates to the 26th of Apt THE TREATY OF PEACE. The London News has a copy of one of the peace documents which is considered to be authentic. It contains thirty-four articles. The First restores perpetual friendship be- tween the contending powers. Second—All territories conquered or occu- pied during the war shall be reciprocally evacuated. Third—Russia restores Kars and all other Ottoman territory. FourtL—The Allies restore Sebastopol, Ba- laklava, Kamiesche, Eupatoria and Kerteh. (Fifth to the eighth articles, inclusive, mis- sing.) Ninth—The Sultan grants equality to the Christians in his dominions, and the other con- tracting parties divest themselves of all right to interfere in the internal government of the Ottoman Empire. Tenth—The Convention of 1841, closing the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles, is re-affirmed. Eleventh—The Black Sea is neutralised and forever closed to all ships of war of any power, with the exceptions specified in the fourteenth and nineteenth articles. Twelfth—Trade is made free in the Black Sea, and Consuls are admitted to all ils ports. Thirteenth—Neither Turkey nor Russia are to hold arsenals in the Black Sea. Fourteonth—A convention regulating the force for the coast service concluded individu- ally between Russia and Turkey. But it is appended to the Treaty and is unalterable except with the general consent. Fifteenth—The free navigation of the Dan- ube to be made a law of Empire. Sixteenth and Seventeenth—Appoints dele- gates from the various contracting powers to put the Danube in navigable order and makes provision for keeping itso. The eighteenth provides for a permanent commission to su- perintend its police, whilst the ninoteenth allows each of the contracting powers to sta- tion two small ships at the mouth of said river. The twentieth defines tho new frontier of Bessarabia, and the twenty-first cedes and annexes the added territory to Moldavia. The twenty seoond article continues Mol- davia and Wallachia under the sovereignty of Turkey. The twenty-third guaranties to said Provinces freedom of religion and com- merce. The twenty-fourth makes provision toward their definite organization, and the twenty-fifth provides that the Constitution for the Government of the Principalities shall be framed in Paris. The twenty-sixth says the Principalities shall maintain a militia and may construct defences approved by the Porte. The twenty-seventh provides that in ease of internal disturbances in the Principalities the Porte cannot interfere without consulting the contracting powers The twenty-eighth article contains Senia a dependency of the Porte, and the twenty- ninth gives to the Porte the right to garrison The thirtieth gives to Russia and Turkey their former possessions in Asia, with new frontiers marked out under the treaty. The thirty-first provides for the immediate evacuation of Turkey by the allied and Aus- trian forces. The thirty-second allows trade to go on as before the war until the new arrangements are made The thirty-third relates tothe Aland I:lands, and the thirty-fourth designates the time when the treaty shall be ratified The London Sun publishes the treaty with a@ mourning border round it! In Parliament the Government sustained another defeat, being out-voted by 28 ma- jority in favor of open competition for civil appointments. rd Lyndhurst had given notice of a mo- tion in aa to the condition of Italy. Lord Malmesbury gave notice of a vote of censure for the fall of Kars. The London Star states that the British Cabinet decided on the 224 on the American questions, and will make concessions in Cen- tral American Affairs, but determine not to recall Mr. Crampton. The papers relating to the Central American question have been laid before Parliament, but no action has yet been taken with regard to the. matter. _ The enlistment documents would be ready ina few days. There was no excitement in the public mind in regard to the matter. It is said that the Earl of Elgin having re- fused the appointment of Governor of Victoria the importaut appointment had been offered to Mr Oliphant, his private Secretary in Canada. The Earl of Clarendon arrived at Paris on Monday afternoon, and proceeded by a special train to London The military inquiry into the Crimean re- port, confirms it The principal witness ex- amined was SirE Lyons An Imperial decree bas been issued, order- ss further reduction of the French army. he provincial papers of France speak of an inundation in many parts, caused by the late heavy raina. By a decree lately paseed, iron knees and pieces of bent iron for ship-builling are ad- mitted duty free into France The Russian Government has authorized the exportation from Russia and Poland of sheep-skins, meat, oxen, horses, hogs, brandy, spirits, ropes and hay. A letter from Vienna states that the com- mission for the organization of the Principali- ties will commence its labors in the course of thie month. The French have evacuated Kinburn. The difficulty between Persia and England is nearly settled. Advices from Teheran say that Americans were there endeavoring to make a treaty of commerce. THE MARKETS Livenpoon, April 25.—Cotton—Prices have advanced }, market closing quiet. Breadstuffs—Prices are stiffer, but not quo- tably higher. Wheat is a trifle higher. Corn has advanced Is. Provisions are firm. Bacon is in active speculative demand. There is a little specu- lative demand in Beef, and the market is un- settled. Pork is firm, with an upward ten- dency; the marketis bare. Lard is 6d. higher, Cheese is wanted Tallow—Prices are weak, and transactions small at 493. Rice is un- changed, with a moderate demand. Sagar is considerably higher, say 64. to ls. Molasses is a shade higher. Coffee is firm. See WESTERN HOSE NOTICE.—PER- sons holding tickets of the Ball on 24th April last, are requested to make a retura of the same to me, on Ith street, between @ and New York avenue. F.T. WILSON, m™m 9-2t* ‘Treasurer. oe as WARD PIONEER CONSTI- TUTIONAL ASSOCIATION —A special meeti f the association will take place HIS EVENING, at 8 o’clook, in the hall oppe- site the Circle. Every member will ple se be punctual in bis attendance. By order BENEDICT RANDOM, Pres’t JOZEPH P. SHILLEN, Secretary. 1t* Boe THE MONUMENTAL CLUB TAKE fest pleasu @ iu informing their friencs and public geverally, that their third Cotilion ie will take place at Harmony Hall on TUES- > DAY, May 13th, 1856. st THE COMMITTEE. m 9-ec: KS"? THE PATRONS OF THE CITY DESPATCA —In co uence of the number of misdirected letters, and le'ters bearing no direct ons whatever, received at our office, we take this method of informing our patrons that they wou'd greatly oblige the Proprietor of the Despatch, and the pene to whom directed, by being m: re explicit in thetr directions, and there- by insaring promot and efficient deliveries. We also wish it destinctly understood that we de- liver no letters beyord ‘he boundary line unless a special mesenger is cm noved Persons sending le:ters through this medtum would do well to bear the above in mind. m 8-6t | NOTICE TO BANKERS —BANK Notices delivered with despatch and unctuality throughout the City by the ‘City ispateh,’? 394 D street, near Seventh. Five de- liveries daily. m 8-6t Seem OTICE — PERSONS ADVERTIS- ing in the papers will find it to their ad- vantage tc receive communications ch the “Cl DESPATCH,” thereby avoi the annoyance and inconvenience of a persoual {nter- view with correspondents. By leaving their ad- diese at the office they will receive all communi cations gratis. Principal office No. 394 D street near Seventh. ms.6t ADIKs, CABAS, WORK BOXES, RETI- vintte, Brae ba Orm- cules, Lily W elets, Ching ments, Toilet omades, &c. sale low see) LAMMOND'S, Teh ak 0 deed Sees 9G GREEN TURTLE AND LOBSTER! Served up at C. GAUTIER’S Saloon. Just received fresh Pine Apple and Banana. - GAUTIER, nee 200 Ponneyivanin nvenne._ 322 PENN. AVENUE. Ys CLOTHING —WE =F Egy, Oe ned a assortment and Childrens pring and Summer clothing to which we would invite the attention of purchasers generally. WALL& STEPHENS. m 9- Penn. avenue, next to Iron Hall. FAIRLAND DAIRY MILK. pus COUNTRY MILK THRICE A DAY from Feiriani Dairy Farm, warranted of the very best quality, and NUT WATERED, can be had at No. 485 10th street, mear Penn. avenue. Aya. CREAM and BUTTER cf a gota quality. (m9-3%) O.V. DURFEE & Co. SS eee eater aimnaraninaiay 5 Dyenicion Sas OR NEAR THE CAPITOL Grounds, on Tuesday last, a pie habla pat ER , e ler wi rewar ving them at 586 New Jersey avenue, Capital Hill es 1 A. BATCHELOR'S LIQUID HAIR « DYEskilfully applied, and sold wholesale and retail at GIBBS’ Hair Manufactory and Hair Establishment Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, and under Willards’ Hotel. m 9-e03m = LL D?, YOU WISH TO KNUW THE FU- TURE ?—If so, call at 226 C street, 13t 13 id ite Ellis Found: Dp » and o te is’s Foundry. Your fe will be noes and your fatere foretold, and, if unmarried, what kind of husband. or wife will fall to your lot. m 9-3t Crumsr SUGAR, TEA AND COFFEE.— yrime Brown Sugar 8, 9, and 10 «ts; choice Green and Bleck Tea 50 to 75; best Java Ccffee 16, New Orleans Molasses 59; Syrup 65; good Glour 4 centt. Jos . DAVIS, m 9-1t# corner 9th and E streeis, CAKD.—THE ATTENTION OF PER- sons desiring to purchase a very superior three-story brick house and handsome buildin; Lot is respectfully invited to the sale which wi. take place on MONDAY, next. the 12th instant, at 5 o'clock eB m., in front of the premises, of that fine brick house and lots situated at the corner of 10th street west and N street north. The sale will be worthy their attention. For further par- ticulars see advertisement. A. GREEN, m 9-d Auctioneer TRON HALL Beot, Shoe, and Trunk Kstabllishment, Pa. avenue between 9th and 10th UST RECEIVED A LARGE ASSO: 7 of Gentlemen’s imported French Gai- ters, Molia-Ville Shoes, manufactured by t Melus Paus, for my own sales Call early and examine my stock. Thave also, ladies’ whole and half Gaiters, at 50 cents ard $1, made by McCurdy, ‘‘origiaal’? cost $1 65 Children’s Shoes at 37 ¢ , old stvle My stock of Traveling Trunks, Vallses, Carpet Bags, &c , is the largest in the city. Call on S. Pp. HOOVER, m9 Iron Hall. FOR SUMMER USE. UST RECEIVED AT THE WASHINGTON Stove, Tin and Sheet [ron Manufactory, the largest assortmentof REFRIGERATORS WATER COOLERS, BATH TUBS, BAKING OVENS, YANKEE BAKERS, PORTABLE RANGES, Hard and Charcoal FURNACES, &c., &c , that has ever been offered toa Wash- ington public, together with a full and complete stock of Plain, Planished, Block and Japanned TIN WARE; Plain, Tinned and Enamelled IRON HOLLOW WARE; all of which will be sold on terms that will ee with any estab- lshment south of New York. JAS. SKIRVING, S$ E. corner Penna avenue and 11th street. m 9-e02w = COAL UNDER COVER. HE DIFFICULTY OBVIATED—THE great difficulty in the use of COAL ia this vi- cinity proceeds from: its exposure to the earth and weather before getting into the hands of the con- sumer. To avoid this difficulty and render our Coal en- tirely free from dirt, it is kept ina floored yard, which is also roofed. T'tis advantage is well known to thore who have ever resided in the Northern cities, where the yards are all floored and roofed. On band, superior RANGE, for cooking, and all other kinds of COAL. Also, Pine, Oak and Hicko:y WOOD. T J.& W.M.GALT, Office on the northwest corner 12th and C sts. m 9-3t PERUVIAN GUANO a: the lowest cesh market prire COLUMBIAN 6UA- NO, containirg large pepe cess of: neutral 'HOSPHATE OF LIME and free PHosPHoRic Actp, in bags of 160 lbs. each SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME In bags of 160 Tbs. each, or in barrels as preferred ALLEN’S CELEBRA- TED REAPING AND MOWING MACHINE thar cannot cleg. Every description of PLOWS AND AGRI- CULTURAL & HOR- TICULTURAL IM- PLEMENTS A fall assortment of the cho cest FIELD & GARDEN SEEDS. R. L. ALLEN, 189 and 191 Water st., New York. New York, May 7th, 1856. ng REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ICE CREAM AND WATERICES. ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY, RIDGE STREET, GEORGETOWN,D C- The price of ICE GREAM and WATER ICES at this establishment will hereafter be $2 per gallon plain, or $2.25 moulded ; single quart 62i¢cents. The quality of our productions is so well known to ourcitizens that comment is unnecessary ; to strangers and sojourners we need only =r that for the superior excellence of our ICE CREAMS, CAKES and WATER ICES we were award: d a Silver Medal by tue Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute, in 1855. To all we say, the above arti cles shall be equal hereafter to what they Lave hitherto been. A lorders for DINNERS, WEDDINGS, BALLS, &c., atiended to with cur usual care and dispatch A.L ARNY UF" An _assrtment of French and Domestic CANDIES, FRUITS, NUTS, and CAKES, always on hand. JELLIES, BLANC MANGE, CHARLOTTE DE RUSSE, CANDY rYRA- MIDS, &c _, made to order at short notice. 1" Goods sent to any part of Washington free of cost. m 9-e03w FIRE '—FIRE !!—FIRE!!! WILDER'S IRON SAFES E HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER invoice of Wilder's celebrated IRON SAFES, with Rich’s eee. These Safes are superior to any manufactured ia this count y, having stood the test of some of the hottest fires that have ever occurred ; certificates of which are constantly coming in, two cf the latest of which we have sub‘oined : RAILROAD FREIGHT DEPOT BURNT. New York, May 2, 1°56. Messrs STEARNS & Marvin. Gentlemen :—On the morning of the Ist instant, the Freight Office, with a portion of the four story Freight Depot of the New York and New Haven Kailtroad was entirely destro: by fire One of your WILDER PATENT SAFES, pur chased by the Company, August 19, 1850, fully sustr ined its reputation as a fire proof article, by preserving in excellent condition the books, pa pers and other valvoables it contained. The *test was a severe one—the triumph of your Safe complete Res pS CHARLES ROCKWELL, Freight Agent Y.& N.H. Railroad. *Exposed 15 hours. GOLD STREET FIRE! New Yorx, April 11, 1856. Messrs. Stzanns & Marvin. Gentlemen :—One of your SALAMANDER SAFES, Wilder’s Patent, was severely tested, by the destruction by fire of our Packing Box Manu factory, Nos. 41 and 42 Gold street, which oc- curred lastnight ‘The bulla high, filled with lumber and ated an immense heat. The 8 fe was located on the second floor, and fell to the first, where it remained eleven hours amid the burning ruins ; and on being taken out, cooled and opened, the contents, consisting ot books and valuable papers, were found in yood oe untouched by fire, and perfectly a Please send another Salamander to our manu- factory, 128 Chur. h street, and oblige. 2 Yours, kat . LOWERRE, HAWLEY & CO. These SALAMANDERS, secured by the ‘« BELLE” POWDER AND Bi en it 8 we:e four stories xes, which cre- HOWELL & STRIBLING, Southwest comer of High and W: m 9-lw, ah oA » D. ewe ttvea A weed AMUSEMENTS. ane hese sented nesses NATE@NAL THEATRE. a Sei 08 JEFFERSON... STAGE MANAGER, roe oF ADMissi0N- en and Parg' one seee Family Circle and Galleries THIS EVENING, May 9h. Last night of the great Drama of HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON! To commence with the Farce of THE DEAD SHOT! Thold........ ° M U7 The Box Sheet for the sale of Reserved Beats will bs open p.m MADIGAN & CO.’s GREAT NATIONAL CIRCUS. THE LAST TWO Days In Washingtcn of this Splendid Company, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, May 8th and %b, Presenting, in oneexbibition, the greatest arra: of Wquestrints, Acroba’s, Gyumacte and Parte, mimists ever brought together in America. At the special request of a number of c'tizens, a GRAND DAYLIGHT PERFORMANCE Will be i on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Commencing at 3 o’clock ; surpassing entertainments. Children only half price! The beaatiful Fairy Pageant of CINDERELLA Will be performed, in —— appears the Lillipu- tian Troupe 25 Pretty Little Children! Reserved Seats 50 cents—Admirsion 25 cents. ms ARIETY HALL!—THIS ELEGANT AND newly fitted Hall is now offered for rent for Balls, Concerts, Fairs, &c. Every care will be taten to make this central and convenient Hal: the most attractixe place in the city, a proper and efficient management. Applyto W. WALL of Wall & Stephens. ap 25-I1m all former TRAYED FROM THE NEIGHBOR- hood of R street, a Brown HORSE, with a white spoton the forehead, ard the two hind legs white. A reward of 85 be given to any one who will return him to me, No = inet near 12th, opposite the Kirkwood ouse. m b-3t* GEORGE GLORIOUS. CARD.—DOCTORS W. B. MAGRUDER and D.R. HAGNER have entered into part nership for the practice of the various branches of their ion. Office 209 H street, between 18th and 19th Dr MAGRUDER’s residence is on Pennsylvania ave- nue, near 2ist street; Dr. Hacnen’s rext door to the office m 8-3t igi ater COTTAGE BUILDER, by C. P. Dwyer, 1 vol, Svo, with illustrations. Tangletown Letters, 1 vol, with illustrations Headley’s Sacred Pia‘ns, 1 vol, illustrated De Bow’s Review for May National Democratic Review for April. ms FRANCK TAYLOR AKODY ON HIAWATHA: Pilu-ri-bus- tah. A Songthat’s by noauthor. *‘A Deed witbouta neme.’’ Perpetrated by J. K. Phi an- der Doesticks, P B., illusirated with an immense number of cuttines in wood, $1, for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 9th st. F ND—ASMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY was found on Tuesday last. The person who lost it can have it by proving their proj , and ying for this advertisement. Apply at JONAS P LEVY’S Wine, Liquor, Cigar and Groce: Store, No. 474 Pennsylvania avenue, between 3 and 4 street. a— K. LUNDY, MANUFACTURER AND *® importer of all kinds of Fishing Tack’e, can supply the trade at Northern prices. A good as- sortment constantly on hand. Also, Drilled eyed Helex Needles, the best ar- ticle In the market. Try them For sale by E K. LUNDY, més 128 Bridge street, Georgetown R BOSTON-—THE SCHR. paca arrived and have qu’ ispatch “a for the above . For freight aj to % a RTEEY © BkO- HA m7 101 Water street, Georgetswn. TEAS, COFEEES, &c. 61 HALF CHESTS FRESH TEAS (Green and Black) 86 bags Kio COFFEE 44 do Maracaibo COFFEE 25 do uira Do 15 do Bohia Do 76 do Javaand Mocha Do 20 bhds. SUGAR, fairto fone 50 bbis. prime N.O. MOLASSES 12 do Sugar-house Colden SIRUP 10 bhds. Muscovado MOLASSES 50 boxes STARCH 60 do Brown and Fancy S0APS 50 do end baskets SWEET OIL 100 dozen Painted BUCKETS 2% do BRUOMS 25 boxes TOBACCO 50,000 GIGARS (assorted kinds ) Just received, and for sale by BOWELL & STRIBLING, Southwest corner High and Water etreetr, m 8-3t Georgetown. SHIRTING LINENS. E HAVE JUST RECEIVED £09 PIECES of Irish LINENS, from 25 cents to $1 25, allof the very best makes, ba’ been bought atthe late auction sales at Ph! elphia at less than cost of importation. We have also in store— l cas: of Old New York Mills Shiriing at 1?x¢ 1o 1 do* Lonéale do a 12%¢ 1 do Gt. Falis fine do do 12Ke lL do 44 Boot do do do We lL do % do do do do Se 1 do % Putnam do do 6xc l do 5-4 Sheeting Pe 1 do 42inch Pillow Cese fine Musiin 12%¢ We get made to our own order, with our name stamped on them, an extra heavy bleached SHIRTING MUSLIN, which we can warrant for strength and durability not to be sur; - a WE ON, GAN & 3 No. 323 south side Penn avenve, m 7-3t 3d door east of 7th street. NEW GROCERY STORE. MO AN & BRO.. Ne. 434 Seventh street, between G and H, Have in store. and will continue ‘0 keep, a general and well se lected assortment of fine GRO CERLES, WINES, LIQUORS, CIGAKS &c., te which they beg leave to call the attention of their friends and the public in general, eo | satisfied that all who may favor them with a c: will fied itto their interest to purchase. They wou'd enumerate in part of which they have on band— ’ SUGARS—Loef, Crushed, Pulverised, Grandu- lated, Clarified 7 pata SIRUP AND MOLASSE: COP FEKS—Java, Marricabo, Rio, &c. TEAS—Gunpowder,im , Young Hyson and Black, some very SPICES of eviry description, ground and un- a Patent. Spe m, Adamantine and Mould CAN- DLES CHEESE, &e TroUOnS. Se jor London Dock and Pa'e Brandy. old'Rye Whisky, Jamaica Gin, &c WINES—0id Port, Sherry, and Madeira of very best quality, Sweet Malaga, Lisbon, and other Wines CIGARS of different brands, some very fine FAMILY FLOUR wees and other choice bran Extra superfine FLOUR Tegether with all such articles usually found ina Grocery Store A — of the public patronage is solicited. m 7-4 I ONDON PORTER, BROWN STOUT, 4 and Scetch Ale. 10 casks ‘‘Byass’’ und “Tennett’s” London Por- ter and Brown Stout 2 caske ‘‘B: »? Brown Stout, (in quarts) 5 casks “‘Youngers”’ and ‘+ Tennett’s’? Scotch Al le Just recelved direct from the importers, and for salelow by | WILLIAM M. CRIPPS, m 3-6t 61 La. av., betw. 6th and 7th sts. pS OO SAE le oa oe ee Se ES SHAKERS !—SH4KERS !!—SHAKER: Only 50 Cents. HALL, No. 373 SEVENTH STREET, B Ro ee eer eS rakes BONNETS, which he will sell ny <4 cents. Also, a assortment of LEG-, SONG and NEAPOLIT. |, very cheap. Remember the place, No. 373 Seventh street, four doors above I. if m ser’ LATEST NEWS FROM PAR'S. MADAME C. PRIBRAM AND DAUGHTER nie -sevgens: Be: S76 Ddetween 10th M weher they have received, with the! ( i Sener uiLLINER cna BORNE ey ‘ANTED —A GOOD HOUSE SERVAN- <= Ne 463 18th street Reference required m9-it . Apply at the El Dorado Houre, Pennsyiv. &. ad buween 34 and 4% streets. ie ANTED.—BY A YOUNG MAN FROM Virginia a situation tn a retell Drog and Prescription store Has had four yea'sex ir the business. Best of reference es to and abilitycan be given Address J Office ter S., Star m 9-319 ANTED—A PASTRY COOK, ANDA woman to assist in the kitchen. Also,a | steward and several waiters Applyat No 23 F street. m 9-lw® ANTED—A YOUNG MAN WISHES A piace es er salesman in 0 dry good rocery. or shoe store. Address W., Box No iT Uice. m 8-8t¢ ANTED.—BY A RESPECTABLE WO- man a situation as chambermaid end sesm- stress, or as seamstress and to assist in washing and froning, or as seamstress and to travel with a lady. Address Box No.7 StarOffice. m6 2t* NTED A GARDENER —A SINGLE or postion 2 Man, with small family; who can come well recommended can heat of @ situation by applying al (his office. m 7-38 ANTED—A GOOD PLAIN COOK, wasb- erandironer Keferences required. Apply at No. 379 E street, between 9th and 10th. mi7-nhe Pte 51 a ANTED—AN ACTIVE YOUTH, between 15 and 18 years of age, to attend in an Ice Cream Saloon. Good refe-ences as to character required. One who can read and write preferred Enquire of R H. DAILY, No 74 Bridge street, Georgetown. m 7-ate COOK WANTED.—GERMAN OR COL- &% cred ed. She must understand the business thoroughly. come well recommenced and not bs afraid of work. Ask for E. K. at the Star Ofce. m6 N EXPERIENCED AGRICULTURIST, A’ horticultur'st, and practical gardener baving lof those whe den about their 7th street. spare time, will attend to the have a pleasure ground or premises by applying at No m 5-3teo ANTED.—CUUNTRY BOARD CAN BE V obtained st a pleasant location near Bin- densburg de pot, on reasonable terms after the 15th in-tant. The grourds are well supplied with shade, making it a desirable retreat for families through the summer. An omnibus runs twice a day, beside the con’ enlence of the care, thus *f fording emple factities for persons having bus! ness in the city. RS. D. JONES m 6-eolm* AN TE D—WANTED—WANTED—TO W fnd persons in want of the following ar- tteles : - French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, ovel or square OW Paintings, large and small Marble-t Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kt of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Gjasses, or other work in the ing iine done te order with disratch. Also, a lot of cast-iron Brecketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to cult the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Reglit, and Looking Glass ginny se = 255 Peana. avenue, 0) irkwood Ronse. dec 19 7 OPPSTOHN WAGNER POR SALB AND RENT. (See fir 0 LET —A FRAME HOUSE ON 15th§ reet west, No. 363, between LandM The house vas eight rooms in good order, a pump of good water inthe yard, and fon given on the 12th, by applying to JAMES MILLER. m 9st page for other Rent and Sale notices | LEGANT RESIDENCE FOR SALE.—THE House and Let in Square i@4, on the south exst corner of F and 2ist streets, will be for sale at a low price until the firstdayof Julynext The lot bas a width of 67 feet on F street, and extends s>ruth on 2ist street 135 feet 5 inches, and ts beau- tifally laid ont, and supplied with fruit, shrabbery and ornamental trees. The house is n fect repalr and very conveniently arranged. It will be sold low upon favorable terms of paymrnt Aprlication may be made to ALBERT SMITH, a* the Ebbitt House, F street. m 9-e05t® OR RENT OR SALE—A TWO STURY and helf brick House, No. 246 C street Rent $12 50 per month. Cc. B. GRAHAM. m 7-tf ARM FOR SALE —A FINE FARM, within an hours drive of the Clty, over the plank road. it —_ sess = —— apd other necessary buildings upon e farm is well watered by several springs and streams, and has upon it epple and peach orchards, and other fruits; also, crops or wheat, rye, oa's. and@ grass, and corn is now bei inted on about twenty acres The = Ser ood is excellent and tle = very health. For terms, &c , spply to GEO. BURNS, Penn. avenue, near 9.h street, or to LANSDALE & KIRKWOOD, Resi Estate Agents, No. 514 7th srreet. m ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE I have for sale a } number of Bulding Lots in different parts of the 'city, very favorably located either for residences or business. Ap ly to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attorneyat Law, Ra. 40, Louisiana evenue, near 6th street. m5 eo UR RENT —SEVERAL OF THUSE DE Jightful country residences with large gardens attached, at Kendall Green, having beer put in thorough repair. are now for rent at the low price of S150 a year. For beeuty cf location and health- iness of situation, these residentrs are unsur- passed, offering, astheydo extraordinary induce- ments to all who prefer the salubrity ef country air to the sultriness and dustofthecity Distance from the Post Officea mile and aquarter. Appiy to WM. STICKNEY, at his residence Ne. 4 Kendall Green. m 5-2lw OARD, &0.—MRS. BATES, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared toaccommodate gentiemen Withroom: ae without beard. Every effort wil! be mi to render those comfortable who may favor bet with their patronage. aps—w ADAME 5. DUVALL, Practitioner ef Astrology and Phrenology, together with the assistance fessor Broughton, is prepared to answer all questions relating to Human Life. (Questions answered personelly or by letter. Na- livities also written M.8.D_ is late from Eu- rope, where she bas received the most fisttering patrorrge from the robility. She is now taking a tour through the United States. Her stay wil be short here. Corner of 23d and nor.h H streets. m 5-lw* PHILADELPH'A AUCTION RGA CHEAPER THAN EVER’ ws HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM THE Philadelphia Auctions— 12 Siik Flounced Robes S15 w 200 ya.ds neat check Silks Gy 300° do plaid do % 200 do rich striped do 125 20 do co do > 300 do plain do 50 1000 do black do all prices 25 piedes French Gingbams 12s 20 do do Brilliants 2s 20 do fine Book Musiins B2y 10 do fine Swiss do Ry 30 do dothddo do sy $0 do Check Cambrics Ry 10 do Bishop Lawn ity 50 do White Cambric sy 10 do fine Nainsock Muslins 18% 15 do fine plain Bi s 20 do 4-4 fine Prints 1s W do 44 French Chintz 185 10 do 44 Furniture do ed 27 do lace embroidered Curtain Muslins ed : 1t do muslin do do Rs 60 dozen fine Jinen Napkins 12s 1@ do do Union do os 100 d» — a —— 50 do nen Doyles lo 200 Ladies’ emb'd Linen Haifs, all prices 400 Gents col’d bordered do Ly 100 do white Linen do 25 115 dozen black Net Mitts, from 124c¢. to 1 50 aLso— 300 black and col’d Visites, very cheap 102 Shawis as do ALso— A large lot of Lmbroideries Tao Ribbons, French Bonnet Piowers, Parasols, &c W. EGAN & SON, 323 shady side Penna. avenue 3d door east 7th street. — CAST OFF CLOTHING Bovsst AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA avenue, ite Holmead’s Grocery, newt Address, through Post Office, to“ Mr. Tailor. m 7-Im®* N. B.—Wanted, a Hard to assist et Talloring and Repairing m7-6t DR. J. THORNE, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEOY, OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, Corner 13th st. amd New York averur, WASHINGTON, D.C. . Office hours—S to 10, 2104, Sto 10, m73m* © ANTED.—A SMART ACTIVE BOY ® attend b rand make himself otherwise use ya