Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Taz Examrnation or Putnemon T. Her- pert FoR Kituine Tuomas Keating.—The examination was entered upon at four o'clock p_m.. yesterday, inthe guard room of the jail, before Justices Smith and Birch. The guard room and the hall were densely crowded by an anxious and excited assemblage of citi- zens, Californians, members of Con , &e, and at the windows outside and in front of the door were collected a large number of persons unable to gain entrance, but who lingered in the vicinity and contented themselves with- such surreptitious peeps as were obtainable through the barred windows. The prisoner entered accompanied by a number of friends, members of Congress, Cali- forniens, and others. He is a medium sized man, bat compactly built, with a well de- veloped chest, and with a pretty determined look. A small piece of black court plaster wos observable upon his nose, and a slight scrateh upon one cheek, and his clothes were considerably soiled. The District Attorney, Mr. Key, for Government, and Messrs. Bradley and Kateliffe, Senator Weller of California, and Judge Phillips of Alabama, appeared for the defence The following witnesses were called for the United States: Thomas Broduck, John Ed- bright, Charles Quinn, Jerry Riorian, Mi- chael Dougherty, J. De Venois, Michael Car- roll, Patrick Keating, Henry A. Willard, John Redig, Francis Maynard, and James Quinn Thomas Broduck sworn —Is a waiter at Willard’s Saw Herbert hit Keating with a chair; left the room then. John Edbright, an elderly man. sworn.—Is a waiter at Willard’s, was in the dining-room when Herbert ordered a servant to bring bis breakfast The servant answered that he -ould not without an order from the office; Her bert then told the servant to clear out of the room, and called him ‘‘a damned Irish son of a biteb.’’ Keating stood about three yards from Herbert. Herbert turned and said the same thing to him—to clear out of the room Wit- ness stood in the centre of the room an‘ could not hear the reply of Keating. Then Herbert stood up and struck Keating on the back of the neck with a pistol. Keating went back ef one of the round tables, got a plate and made two attempts at throwing it, but paused. Herbert then took up a chair and threw it at Keating. Keating then threw a plate at Herbert and came around the edge of the table. Herbert and Keating met at theside of the table and jostled together. The plate thrown by Keating he took from the table at which Herbert was sitting. Then a gentleman came in and struck Keating with a ehair and broke it They jostled for a min- ute, breaking sugar bowls and pitchers Then Pat. Keating, the steward, and the brother of the deceased, came in. Herbert laid hold of him and took out a pistol. Pat took hold of the pistol and held it about a minute, while they jostled together. The cther gentleman Herbert’s friend) followed up and struck Pat. Keating with a chair upon the head. The two gentlemen (Herbert and his friend) were engaged with the two Keatings when the Freneh cook came in and separated them, jostling Pat Keating away so that he let go the barrel of the pistol; with that Herbert caught hold of the collar of Thomas Keating’s coat with his left hand and shot him with his righthand. Deceased told witness that ‘‘ he was dead.’ Saw the blood rushout of Keat- ing’scoat. Sawnoknifedrawn. Was in the roum during the whole affray. Saw no one e@ Herbert. Took no hand in the busi When the shot was fired went over to the assistance of the deceased Saw Mr. Her- bert’s friend throw two or three pitchers, and another friend of Herbert came in and cried “ehame.’’ Witness has been at Willards’ going on a month. The table stood about twelve yards from the door. They all met at the door. Not a word passed between Her- bert and Pat. Four of them were engaged in the scuffle. Pat came in the door and termed at the table, and Mr Herbert was trying tu get his pistol out. Pat, only, had hold ef Her- bert; deceased was three or four yards be- hind. No conversation B arene between Her- bert and Pat. Pat had hold of Herbert at the time Herbert was trying to get his pistol cut. Pat had hold of the muzzle of the pistol with his right hand, and bis left hand was upon the back of Herbert's neck. The deceased at this time was in front of Herbert. Herbert’s friend at this time was whipping deceased with achair. As soon as Pat. Keating let go his hold of the pistol, Herbert shot Tom Keating. Pat's hold upon the pistol was broken by the cook and by the gentleman who came in. Pat Keating was about five feet six inches in height, and weighs about 180. The deceased was more bulky bat weakly. Witness thought llerbert ought to be able to whip both the Keatings; because he (Herbert) was a well fed mat, was not over-worked, and had full use of his limbs. The Austrian minister was sitting looking on at the whole affuir, he sat still un- tl the man was shot and then came up to see it he was dead. Pat had a pitcher of molas- ses in his hand which was broken in the strug- By the stroke of a chair by Herbert's d and by the internosition of the cook Pat gobis hold Pat went away at the time of shot buteame back to help carry his p stairs, The scuffie was not five gether. Quinn sworn—Is head waiter at . + Was passing Mr. Herbert and heard Sim say “get my breakfast, dammed quick ;”” Beard a confusion, and looking around saw Herbert strike deceased in the face with a bandkerchief cr napkin; Herbert then went back to hie psc at the table and picked upa chair. and Keating ran to the sideboard and vicked up something; witness could not say wat. witness then ran out of the room, and when be got back Keating was shot; Pat Keating was in the room when witness went Pat was coming, walking, down the room s where Herbert was standing Patrick Keating, brother of the deceased, worn.—tlis face was bruised and much lored under the i 20 aud upon the fore- ed there was a bruise upon one of hia » Witnes# was in the kitchen at the time the affray commenced ; several came and told bim that Herbert was beating his brother; © went in to save him; Herbert was at one of 2¢ round tables, fifteen or twenty yards from ‘Se door where he entered; when Herbert saw Witness coming down the room he turned upon witness aud struck him with a chair, havinga pistol in one hand; from what witness had Seard of Herbert's character, he believed Her- ert would shoot him, and grasped the pistol. The witness bere displayed a wound in the [am of his hand, which be believed to have made by the muzzle of the pistol] A of Herbert, a tall gentleman, with san- air, interfered, and witness lost his hold n the pistol ; defendant then fired one shot; “(ness then turned to his friends and cried Gurder; witness then went out of the room, “ed when he came back his brother was shot; rT! én witness first entered the room, Herbert uck Lim with achair; was positive that the frst shot did not kill his brother; didn’t recol- t throwing anything at Herbert as he en- ed; be had picked up the molasses or milk er to pacify Herbert, understanding that was dissatisfied with not getting his break- t; did all he could to five satisfaction; ert advanced in a fighting position, with didn’t see any person strike Herbert; tol went off in the struggle; witnes: into the room solely for the purpose of € Herbert's breakfast, and pacifyin, t - making peace between Herbert an ther erry Rierdan was eworn—Is a waiter Wilards’; Mr. Herbert aod another scotleman came in for breakfast after 11 tock ; witness went to them and asked them *Sat they would have, and brought part of ir breakfast to both of them; Herbert then “nt witness baek to the kitchen for the rest ‘he breakfast The head cook said it was ‘t\er breaktast hours, and told the witness he Would have to go to the office for an order; (ness coming back met the second head Weiter and asked him the gentleman’s name, ‘wi be told him it was Mr Herbert, witness “en went to the office and asked for an order, ‘od while the boy in the office was writing it, %e beard dishes flying in the dinin -room ; he So ind caw Pat Keating and Mr. Herbert ‘opled Cogether, jostling: the other gentleman ead sirack P euting with @ chair, he saw deceased Solng up where they raw Pat Keatiug tay hold of it by when the pistol was fired Herbert standing up clinghed with Pat Keating, we wu Was Thomas Reating was behind them, and Her- bert’s friend was striking him with a chair. At the time was shot he was not Mr. Herbert; when he was shot he 4 o'clock, p. m., to half-past 9 p. m., was ad- joutned until this afternoon at half-past 4 p. held, meanwhile, in the , the prisone: sch : States Marshal. custody of the United Mepica, Association or District oF Co- gp heer the of eed rer), “aay at the Washington Infirmary on inst., the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing Fon: William Jones, M. D., President; Joshua Riley, M. D., Vice President; J. E. Morgan, M. B, Treasurer; D. R. Hagner, M. D., Secretary. Counsellors—Harvey Lindsley, M D , Noble Young, M. D., Joseph Borrows,M D, 8. C. Smoot, M DC. H. Lieberman, M. D. The following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the President, to consist of three members of this association, to prepare a plan by which the physicians of this city may co-operate with the city authorities in ensuring an accu- rate registration of the marriages, births, and deaths, which occur in this city; and, to effect this object, the said committee are requested to confer with the Commissioner of Health and the Board of Health Drs. Miller, Lippett, and Eliot, were ap- pointed to compose this committee. Suprewg Court.—Yesterday, John A God- frey, Esq., of California, was admitted an at- torney and counsellor of this court. No. 85 and 86, The steamer Oregon, Roger A. Heirn master and part owner, appellant, vs. Jos. and Francis Rocea, and the same vs. Robert Turner et al. These causes were ar- gued by Hon R. Johnson for the appellants and by Hon P. Phillips for the appellees. No. 110. Matthew Watson, plaintiff in error, vs Colin S. Tarpley. This cause was argued by Hon. Geo. E. Badger for the plaintiff in error. Adjourned. four men were fired—was positive of this; deceased walked about two yards and fell; when the first shot was fired witness was standing just inside the dining-room door; saw the smoke of both shots Michael Posgherty S8worn.—Wasin the . try ; a boy told him there was murder ingdde: ran in and saw the two Keatings, Herbert and his friend, all clinched together; Herbert's friend struck Pat with a chair, and then wit- ness heard a pistol fired; Herbert had hold of Thomas Koating by the collar when he fired ; the three were clinched together. J Devencis sworn.—Is the French cook at Willard's; whilo eating his breakfast he heard a noise; on entering the dining-room saw Herbert run after Pat. and hie brother; Herbert struck Pat. on the head with a pis- tol; witness caught Pat. to save him, at the same time Herbert placed his pistol to the breast of the deceased, and fired; the blood gushed out like a Spring. Only three were engaged in the scuffle; Patrick had not hold of Herbert at the time Herbert shot Thomas Keating ; Thomas had his hands thrown up in the attitude of shielding himself when the shot was fred; witness had got Patrick Kea- ting out of the way to save him; only one shot was fired. The witness here drew a diagram of the dining-room to show the position of the tables, and of the parties engaged in the af. tray. The breakfast hours at Willard’s were from 5 o’clock to 10 or 11 a. m. at the latest, and after that an order from the office was requisite. ichael Carrol sworn. —Is a waiter at Wil- lards; wasinaroom next the dining room ; heard the report of « pistol; went in and saw Herbert strike Pat Keating with a chair; saw Thos Keating holding his hands to his breast and blood flowing from it. Henry Willard sworn.—Is one of the propri- etors of Willards’ hotel; saw nothing of the affray. Charles Quinn was recalled by request of Mr. Bradley, who questioned him in regard to a red ma:k upon his forehead and how he came by it, witness answered that it had al- ways been there. ohn Riley sworn.—Was standing at the en- trance to the dining-room ; heard a noise, and saw the two Keatings and Herbert engaged in a kind of clinch together ; another gentleman, a friend of Herbert s, came in and struck Pat- tick Keating nine or ten times with a large stick ; Herbert had a chair striking Keating ; Herbert fired one shot at Pat Keating, and missed him; Devenois, the French cook, went between them to separate them; Herbert held the pistol to Thomas Keating’s breast and fired; heard two shots fired, and saw them fired by Herbert. Francis Maynard sworn — Was in the dining room before the shooting; heard Herbert call Riordan ‘son of a biteh; ’ Riordan went after the breakfast, but could not get it without an order; Thomas Keating, the deceased, had uothing to do with the breakfast, it not bein his watch; but came up the room engaj about bis work preparing for dinner; Herbert said to the deceased “Clear out, God damn you; I don’t want any son of a bitch around me ;’’ Keating made no reply; Herbert rose with a pistol in his left hand and a chair in his right hand, and struck Keating with a chair; witness ran to inform Mr. Willard of the affair, and met him at the stairs, but when he returned it was all over; Mr. Willard then sent him for Drs. Stone and Kiely; the table where Herbert sat was a round table, near the office. ‘ James Quinn, sworn.—Saw Herbert get on his feet; saw deceased go down the room; Herbert threw a chair at him; deceased threw a tray, or something of that description, back at Herbert; deceased ran up the room, Her- bert following him; Pat Keating met them, and then commenced a scuffle; another gen- tleman came up and struck at Thomas with a chair; witness heard the report of a pistol, and then he left the room ; heard but one shot fired ; the parties were all in a scufile together when the pistol was fired The United States evidence was here con- cluded, Mr Du Bois, the Minister from the Netherlands, who had been summoned, not being present. Col McKay was eworn for the defence — Was eitting in the recess of the entrance-room of the hotel; heard a crash of chinaware, fol- lowed by a falling of something as of chairs; Supposed at first it was atable upset; heard another crash, which induced him to go into the dining-room; he walked up the ining- room some seven or eight feet, and saw six or cight persons engaged in a scnfile; sup- posed at first it was a general fight among the hotel servants, and was about retir- ing he saw Mr Gardiner crossing the hail; one of the servants seized a chair and struck Mr. Gardner, knocking him down; in the act of bis sarge plate or dish was flung at him, he dodged the blow, and caught ‘cca bis hand; witness saw three men striking one man, whom he did not at first recognise, but afterwards ascertained was Mr. Herbert. The deceased held Herbert by the right arm, a man in the rear held bim by the teft arm, while another of the servants struck Mr. Herbert with a chair, and the chair breaking, seized a second chair. Werbert’s arms at this time were pin- ioned; witness scized a chair to defend Her- bert, who was being beaten by three men. The three were evidently endeavoring to hus- tle Herbert out of a side door By the time Witness got within six paces he heard a pistol fired. Herbert was fairly beaten down in a crouching position; witness did not recognise Herbert until after the pistol was discharged; the deceased retired between the tahler: after the firing he got Herbert away, and went with him to a magistrate, when Herbert delivered himself up; at the time of the shot Herbert was in & crouching position, and must have fired up- ward; the decenged had hold of Herbert in front, the brother of decased had hold of him from behind, and another servant was striking Herbert with a chair; was positive that the pistol was fired while the parties were ecuf- fling; witness saw the pistol; it was a single- barrel pistol, what is called Duninger pistol; Herbert had no other pi about him, and Gardiner hed none; most positively only one shot was fired. Capt. A J. Smith sworn —Was at Wil- lard = at the timo of the allray ; heard ecrock- ery breaking and saw a confusion of people ; heard a pistol; when he got to the door saw Mr. Herbert in conflict with four or five per- sons, some striking him on the head, as wit- ness theught, with plates ; witness went down and peremptorily demanded that they should let him alone. “As be was g in he saw the deceased with his hand to his breast ¥ witness a Col. McKay who was standin, with a chair in his hand. 4 - Hon James Bishop sworn —Was going into Willards’ about 11 o'clock, a m., and as he passed the dining room he heard a rapping upon the table that induced him to look in, aud he saw Herbert seated at table with two gentlemen; witness passed to the office to en- quire for a gentleman, and while there heard # fracas in the dining room; witness entered the room and saw Herbert engaged with three or four persons, who were pressing upon him and appeared to be beating him; witness hur- ried towards them, and when balf way in heard the report of a pistol; Herbert seemed overpowered by numbers, and other servants were rushing to the spot with uplifted chairs; witness knew none of parties except Herbert; after the shot, the parties seemed to scatter, and Mr. Herbert staggered out of the room, *pparentiy much exhausted; he heard but one pistol; the report of the pistol was heard while the melee was going on, and while Mr. Herbert was being pressed down; he noticed blood on Herbert's cheek; could not swear positively as to the position of Mr. Herbert at ibe precise moment the pistol was fired; his degided impression was that the cook could not have separated Herbert and Pat. Keating prior to the firing of the pistol, Captain Blandig sworn.—Was standing in company with General Persifer Smith by the office of the hotel, at the time of the affra: & Recovery or Stouen Prorerty.—Yester- day Officer H T. L. Witson returned from Bultimore, having in his custody John Kee- naps, who was arrested in that city for steal- ing the baggage of Mr. Cook, at the railroad depot in this city, the evening previous. Mr. Wilson telegraphed to officers in Baltimore, aud the prisoner was arrested upon the arri- val of the cars, and before he had an oppor- tunity of opening and disposing of the stolen goods. Upon his arrival here, he was taken before Justice Goddard, and committed to que Mr. Cook has recovered his money and aggage. = Mapiaan & Co’s. Cincus—Last Day —The last chance to see the superb Equestrian Troupe, now performing at the Market Space, is offered to-night. All who are are fond of mimic display, combined with the most aston ishing acrobatic and gymnastic feats, will find it to perfection in Madigan’s Circus. Mle Rosa, Mr Batchelder, Mr. Neville, Felix Carlo, and Lipman, all appear in new aud wondrous f€ats, besides the troupe of pretty little children in the fairy tale of Cin- derella, which alone is worth the price of ad- mission, Tarcer Firing.—Yesterday the Marion Ri- files, Captain Shekell, paraded and marched to Monument Hiil for the purpose of target firing. The prizes were a magnificent Silver Cup, manufactured by Galt; a very hand- some diamond ring, and a leather medal. The first prizo was awarded to Mr. D S. Lewis, the second to Mr. Geo. B. Bell, and the third to Mr. W. H. Reardon. ‘he dis- tance was sixty paces, and the prizes awarded to those making the best two of three shots. Esputa’s brass band accompanied the corps. Tne Pavement on the west side of Seventh street, and near the bridge, is very much out of repair, and is almost in as bad condition as that at Centre Market space, on the Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets. At both places, in wet weather, persons are obliged to consider whether the ponds are fordable. A citizen requesté us to call the attention of the proper authorities to the condition of those pavements. —_— CAMERON VERSUS SNIFFIN.— Thisenze, which has already occupied over a week in the Cir- cuit Court, is still under consideration, and will probably occupy several days before a decision can be obtained. It is an important case in which a large amount of money is in- volved. The counsel engaged for the plain- tiff are Messrs. Carlisle and Maury; for the defence, Messrs. Bradley and Son. Ir You Wanr cheap reading, go to the Northern Liberties Book Store, 327 Seventh street, between K and L streets, where may be found all the leading newspapers, periodi- cals and light reading, by the best authors. Also, school books, stationery, and fancy no- tions, at unprecedented low prices. N.B. Agent for the New York Ledger. * ASSAULTS AND TuREeATs.—-Susanna Fitz- hugh, alias “the Black Crow,’’? and Mary Burke, colored, were taken before Justice Of- futt on the charge of assaulting and threaten- ing various persons. After a noisy examina- tion of witnesses, who all wanted to talk at the saine time, both were held to bail. They were arrested by Officer Parham. Larceny Triaus.—F. Rierdacher and Lew- is Schnaffs were arrested yesterday by Officer Parham for entering the store of Harvey & Adams, and stealing a lot of eutlery, Rior dacher was dismissed, but Schoaffs, who fought very hard to prevent his arrest, was sent to jail by Justice Offutt. Twenty-s1x Buitpine Lots near the Prosi- dent’s, in the First Ward, opposite the Tayloe Mansion, will be sold at 6 u'clock to-morrow evening, rain or shine. Moro beautiful build- ing sites are not to be found in Washington, and bargains may be looked for. t Grorgetown.—We aro requcsted to state for the information of our numerous sub- soribers in Georgetown, that Robert Ould, Esq., Reeorder. will attend at the Mayor’s office daily, at 9 o'clock, to act for the Mayor during his sickness. ‘‘ Hons Snog Ropixson’’ and tho “ Dead Shot’’ comprise the evening’s entertainment at the National to-night. Be sure you go. a aS ee. GEORGETOWN CO.) CORRESPONDENCE. Gzorgetown, May 9, 1856. The docks of the Swanton Coal Company are now in readiness for the reception of coal. Early next week they expect to commence re- ceiving and shipping the article. This will create some additional stir in the way of busi- ness, and give employment to a large number of hands. The ladies’ fair and festival at Pompean Hall is still progressing. Last night the com- pany was quitelarge. The quantity of useful and fancy articles, &c., on the tables, and the number of handsome young ladies to dispose of them is still quite large. he season for fishing at the lower landings on the Potomac has pretty well drawn to a close; many of the proprietors, we learn, are beginning to wind up and cut out their seines. Upon the whole, tne season has been quite a profitable one. s We have been informed by persons who have recently traveled through many of the upper counties of Virginia, that the growing wheat crop never looked more thriving and promising at this season of the year. Plour —The market this morning is steady at $5.87a$6, with more sellers than buyers at the lagt figure. Wheat $1 30a$1.35 for red and white. Corn 45150¢, for white and yel- low. Specrator. tines Acamst Waite Freepom.—In a meeting in Boston, which was recently addressed by Benj. F. Hallet, the following dialogae occur- “Mr. Sweet—No, sir, I do not agree with that; but are you in favor of Freedom?” “ Mr. Hallet—Yes, all over ’’ “Mr Sweet—I thought you werein favor of slavery.”” “Mr. Hallet—That is another of your un- happy delusions. Now, let us test this clamor of anti-Kansas men about ‘freedom’ definitions. Altew me to ask, are you, sir, in favor of free dom il “Mr. Sweet—Certainly Iam ”’ “Mr. Hallet—Are you in favor of the free- dom of the white people of as, Nebraska and other Territories to settle the question of slavery for themselves ?”’ ' Mr. Sweet—No, sir; I am not.’” “Mr. Hallet—Then you are not in favor of oo Eye. ie only negro freedom! That went to the dining-room and saw crocke; ing, and several persons engaged ina t struggle, the persons were so bent down that we could not see distinctly who they were. He afierwards ascertained that the Person bent down was Mr Herbert; witness saw Her- bert pressed down in this way at the time the pistol was fired Capt Dupont was sworn, and gave evidence confirmatory of the abore. Tao cxaiinatign ss occupied from Political Items. The town clection in Westminster, Md., on Monday, resulted in the success of the Know Nothing party. At the municipal election held in Indianap- olis, Ind , on Tuesday, 6th inst., the entire Demooratic ticket was elected by about four hundred majority. The election for Commissioners of Naviga- tion at Wilmington, N. C., on Tuesday, result- ed in the election of four out of the five Know Nothiog candidates. The Iiinois American State Convention met at Springfield, on Wednesday, 7th inst., and passed resolutions endorsing Fillmorer and Donelson The convention also nominated Wm. B Archer for Governor, and M 8 Du- lop for Lieut. Governor. The North Carolina Standard learns that Rawly Galloway, Esq , adistingushed whig of Rockinham gounty, in that State, and an elector for Paylor and Fillmore in 1843, has taken position with the Democratic rty, and will support Bragg for governor, and the Dem- ooratic candidates for President and Vice President. The Pennsylvanian of Thursday morning contains fall returns of the election held in that city on Tuesday last. Tho fallowing is the vote for Mayor: Vaux, Democrat..... eee 28,378 see 24 367 Moore, Know Nothin; the Republican candidate for Thomas, Mayor, received only twelve votes, the Re- publicans voting in a body for the Know Nothing candidate. The balance of Demo- cratic ticket received an average majority of about four thousand yotes The Know Nothing Convention of Virginia have appointed electors for the Congressional and Senatorial districts and counties. Mezers. John M. Botts, Thomas S. Flournoy, A. H. Stuart and John 8. Carlisle were elected for the State at large. Resolutions were edopted pees} the nomination of Mr Fillmore, en- dorsing him as truce to the Union andthe Con- stitution, knowing po North, no South, no East, no West, but looking to the mterest of the whole country. Also, endorsing Mr. Don- elson asa friend of the Union, patriotic and faithful to the Constitution. The Now Jersey Know Nothing State Coun- cil met at Bordentown, on Wednesday. A great deal of angry discussion occured in re- ference to the Philadelphia convention of Feb, 221. One committee was appointed to make a report. One of the delegates stated that the nomination of Mr. Fillmore was not fairly ob taincd—that it was done by the Southern and spurious delegates. The statement was con- firmed by Judge Marsh, the president of the tate convention at Philadelphia. Several del- ogates gave their opinion that if the nomina- tion of Mr Fillmore was ratified by the State Couneil it would lose New Jersey to the Amer- isan party. It was sgreed to take no further steps towards ratifying the nomination of Mr. Fillmore until he was heard from in reference to his Americanism. The whole subject was laid upon the table and the State Council ad- Journed to mect on the 28th of May at New- ark. No delegates were elected to the Na- tional Council. MARRIED, On the Sth instant, in the Fourth Presbyterian Chu:ch, by the Rev. JohnC Smith, JOHN #4. SMOOT, Esq. to’ Miss CHARLOTTE Q CAMPBELL, all of this city. * On the 6th instant, in Georgetown, by the Rev. Wm Hicks, the Rev. POMPAY TINNEY to Miss ELIZABETH McDANIEL Brother Tin- ncty is an excelent old soul and a firm believer in tue doctrine ‘‘it is not well for man to be alone.’? ‘This is the fifth wife to whom he has been united ia marriage. * On the 6ch instant, by the Rev F F Ritchie, Mr. THOMAS E. KiRKLEY, of Baltimore, to Miss SARAB [.OUISA FOWLER, the young- est daughter of James F. Fowler, formerly of Prince George county. Md. * (Ohio & Marlboro papers copy.) DLED, On the 7th instant, DANIEL McPHERSON, aged 8 years, formerly ef Scotland, bat for the last 6 years a resident ofthiscity. After sx ffer- ing some 6 months with consumption, poor and neglected by the great of this world, but 2 true hearted, sincere friend of sterling integrity, and as confiding and simple as a child—this, some years since, reduced him from competency to Poveity. Requiescat in pace. * FRIEND WHO KNEW HIM. LD COGNAC BRANDY. Just received out of the Custom House at New York— Fine Oid Martell Brandy of 1°40 Fine Old Marrett Brandy of 181% Choice Old Whisky, none better in the country Brown Stout, Scotch Ale Bottled Cider Old Cheese For sale b JONAS P. LEVY, 471 Pa. avenue. Wine, Liquor and Havana Cigars, and Fine Groceries. m 6-1 OR SALE—THE FAST SAILING YATCH CYGNET, 22 tons burthen; 4 years ~ old; in good order, and well found in évery. respect. Will be sold low for cash. mo gt y to HENRY MANKEN,No.65 Thames street. Fell’s Point, Baltimore. m 2-2w* WEISENFELD'S “Qdeon” Clothing Bazaar, AND EMPORIUM OF FASHION, North corner of Pa. avenue and 43 street. PENED THIS DAY A MOST SPLENDID and carefully selected assortment of COATS, PANTS, and VESTS, and Men and Boys WEARING APPAREL, equal and nots ed By any similar establishment in this or any other elty. Extra fine cloth Drees and Frock Coats Vests cf every hue and texture Pants—cloth, cassimcre, and doe-skin, of every bested A Children’s rdrobe, every description GENTLEMEN’S RELONGINGS in endless Profusion, such as— Shirts, Drawers, Socks Cotton and silk Undershirts Plain and Fancy Neck Ties And indeed every article kept to complete a gen- tleman’s wardrobe Men and Boys’ BUSINESS SUITS, superior to anything ever before offered to the public ‘The subscriner respectfully informs his former patrons and the public that, having mede large additions to his already immense establishment, he is prepared to sell them goods in his line, of better texture and at cheaper rates than any other house in Washington. Callat mi.w WIESENFELD’S BAZAAR. GENERAL AGENCY, W. McKNEW, LATE DOORKEEPER OF le the House of Keprerentatives 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- uiring the services of an Agent at the seat of orernment. He will also attend to the sale and urchase of Keal Estate, Paying Taxes, Rentin, ouses, &c., &c., in this city and Georgetown. ALSO— The sale and purchase of Farms and Lands in the adjoining States of Maryland and Virginia. Conveyancing and copying of every description executed with neatness and dispatch. His com- inistions will be moderate; and all business con- fided to bis care will be faithfully and promptly attended to. He respectfully refers to members of Congress whom he has served in that Mee ad for the last five years, and the citizens of Washington gener- Oitice at Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue. ap 30-u BARGAINS FRUM AUCTION. OHN 4H. SMUOT, No, 119 BRIDGE STT., Georgetown, bas recently received from the New York Auctions: Pure Linen Damask Table Cloths, 8-4 and 104; pure linen Napkins and Dorion pure Irish Linen and Birds eye Linen; white Cambries, Jaconets and Nainsook Musling; checked and striped Muslins; plain, dotted and ‘ured Swiss Muslins; gents. colored, bord: i" and white Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs; ladies plain and bem-stitched Handkerchiefs; Lace and Muslin Curtains: worked Collars and Sets ; with other desirable goods, which will be found to be very cheap. Persons in waat of goods of the above descrip- tion, or an description of Dry Goods, are in- vited toeail aud take a look. J. H. SMOOT. m 2-tr I QUASSIA TORIC CUPS. B bt. s RECEIVED THIS*DAY « LARGE supply of the celebrated Quassia Tonic Cu at Qua YSON'S m7-3t_ (Int) Cor. Pa. av. and 12th sts, GEN TLEMENS FURN ING GouDS F - Sane deh LTS Eh! STOCK is now an complete nevery ent and as my facilities for doing Dusizess is of best character, the public will do well to examine my stock, as 1 am determined to sell cheap for cash, or to punctual Kabkex -* = sabia E's ae ' Gents Farnis! Store ap30 No 424 Penn avenue, near 4% street. PH STE no at LUARS per gallon at NORBECK’S Confectionery, ap @-lm 316 Penna. aven FEOM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. MORNING, May 10th, at 9 1 of our Auction a. good assortment From Kansas. of Furniture and other Housekeeping Effects, Sr. Louis, May 9.—The Kansas es Mahogany Sofas and Parlor Chairs ent of the Republican says that Sheriff Mang?) sideboard, maruie-top Tables is somewhat » but ag recovery is stil Cane, and ras wer and Rockers doubtful. Cottage and other oe Hair ard Shuck Mattheoses; esther Beads mnstiintion SP Relieveds 8 Mat |, Fea Gook Sap; Palor, Suk other Bintes, Audivens a a May, 9 The consilodstion of the er a Cooki Requisites been effected. Also, a small lot of Groceries and — It WALL, BARNARD & CO. Storm in Louisiane. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. New On.eans. 8.—A severe storm 00- GUREAT SALE OF Lots NEAR THE | curred here, and’on the Gulf cout yesterday, X President’s.—On SATURDAY EVENING of this present week I will sell to the highest bidder 26 bui ding Lae, Soe on the corner of E and 18th streets west, being Square 144, but one sq west of the President’s grounds, on an a see affording a beautiful v! of the city ioe its environs, and very desirable for first class ouses. Sale positive, on the premises if fair, or at my store on Pennsylvania avenue if rainy, at6 p m. Terms: One-fourth cash, and the balance in 6, 12, and 24 months, with Interest and deed of trust and the lines leading from this city were proe- trated. At Baton Rouge several houses were unpoofed. Mr. Buchanan and the Presidency. PaILADELPHIA, May 9th —Mr. Buchanan was yesterday at , notified of his nomination for the Presidency by the Penn- sylvania State Democratic Convention. He accepted the nomination, and endorsed the on the premises. resolutions adopted by the nomi ‘gonven Title indisputable. Plats seer be had at my | tion, Pp y inating, store. Cc. W. BOTELER, m 9-2t Auctioneer. Democratic Primary Elections. [SPRcIAL DESPATcH ] BaLrimore, oor ee ———— on prim: meetings held here evening, three out of one bu: delegates e Convention A direct itsue was made. There By A. GREEN, Auctioneer ‘OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture at Auction.—On onda A the 12th instant, I shall sell at the residence of Mrs. Ray- mond, No. south side of C, between 1}; and Gth streets, at i0 o’clock a. m_,an excellent assort- ment of Leaf Mea Furniture, viz: Mahogany Sofa and paricr Chairs was al turn out. Ds Yand walnut dressing and other Buresus arge Do Hatrecks and walnut extension dining Table Fine cottage Bedsteads, wash Closets, and Stands Hatr sna tuucke Mattresses, Bedding Toilet Sets, Window Curtains and Shades Cane and wood-seat Chairs Wardrobe, centre, side, and other Tables rfenagye A ingrain, and stair Carpets and Rogs China, glass. and crockery Ware Passege Oilclo‘h Cooking, radiator, and other Stoves With a good lot of Kitchen Requisites. ‘Terms: Under $25 cash; over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. A. GREEN, m 9-4 Auctioneer. By JAS C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—On FRIDAY MORNING, May 24, at 10 o’clock, at No. 562 Pennsylvania avenue, between let and 2d streets west, i shall sell the nemo ant Effects of a family declining housekeeping, viz: Mahogany Sofa, arm a rior Chairs Do centre, side, and card Tables Cane and wood seat Chairs, Lounges Window Curtains, Shades, Clocks ‘Three Aer ingrain, and other Carpets. Oflcloth, Rugs, Stair Carpets High and low- mt Bedsteads Bureaus, Wardrobes, Was! Bessie perior Feather Beds, Bolsters and ows Counterpanes, Comforts, Blankets rtpeeeage 6 dining snd side Tables _ 4 Baltimore Markets. Bavtrwore, May 9.—The steamer’s news had no visible effect on the markets, and tices areunchanged. Sale: of Howard street Flour at $6; Ohio and City Mills are nominal at the same figure. Wheat is still irregular; fair to prime reds $1 30a$1.41; fair to good whites $1 45281 55, and prime extra flour to choice family lots $1.$59$1.75. Cornis dull; white 45a490.; yel- low 50a52c. Provisions are in fair demand. Moss $18. Sales of Bacon shoulders at sides 9}a9ic., and hams l0al2tc. Lard steady at 10}all2e in bbis. and kegs, ~ Rew York Markets New Yorx, May 9.—Flour is firm; sales of 6.000 bbis.; common to State $5.37 a$5 75; common to low gredes of extra Ohio $5 87$6 25; good to standard Southern $6.12 a76.75; faney to extra do. $6 87a$8 25. Wheat is quiet; sales of 3,000 bushels; fouthern red $161; Southern white $1.80. Corn is firm; sales of 15,000 bushels; Southern mixed 62c. Pork is firm; sales of 3,000 bbis ; mess at $17 87%. Beef is firm; sales of 150 bbls.; Chi- cago repacked at $10a$13 Lard is firm; sales of 50 bbls. at 10ic. Castors, ‘Table Cutlery, F ire Irons Whisky is improving; sales of 150 wbis ; Maho; Side! Coffee Ura Hucelfent onion and other Stoves Ohio 2940. Together with a general assortment of Kitchen Utensils P. S. The Hou e is for Rent; inguire on the New Orleans Markets. New Or_eans, May 8 —The steamer’s news premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, had a favorabi: fect upon the cotton market, ap 2i-d Auctioneer. and prices are stiffer but not quotably 4 i" The above sate is postpened income | ..102 of 10,000 bales; middling sequence of the rain, until WEDNESDAY MOKNING, May lith. same bourand piace. i Sugar has advanced ¢e.; sales of fairat TaTte. mod JA Molasses 374¢. Ohio flour $6 124+ 5 3 Corn 44a OP bls need 45c. Pork is dull, and prices are i jar, By A GRE mess $16a$16 123. Lard has declined ¢c.; OUSENHOLD A ture at Auction.—On TU ESDAY, the 13th instant, | shall sell, at the residence of a lady de- c ining housekeeping, No 355 Sixth street, be- tween H and | streets north, at 10 o’clock a. m., an exeellent essortment of Furniture, viz : Mahogany Sofa, dressing and other Bureaus Do marble top Commode Fancy and other Tables Fine Rosewood Etagere and Walnut Whatnot Walnut Cottage and other Bedsieads Do Dress Stands, Wash Closets China, Glass, and Crockery Ware Excellent hair and husk Mattresses Mantel Clock, Cane seat Chairs ingrain and other Carpets Cooking, Airtight and other Stoves And a good lot of Kitchen Requisites With many other articles which we deem unne- cessary to enumera e. Terms: $25 and under, cash; over that suma credit of thirty and sixty days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. prime barreled 9j Freight on cotton to Liv- erpool 11 32d.; to Havre ic. Sterling Ex- change 9 premium, Financial. _ New Yorx, May 9.—Stooks are dull. Chi- cago and Rock Istand 913; Cumberland Coal Company 214; Michigan Southern 944; New York Central 92; Reading Railroad 803; Vir- ginia 6's 94; Missouri 6's 547; INinoisCentral bonds S7}. Sterling exchange is dull at 9} premium. EEE ESE By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. INE HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN Furniture at Auction.—On SATURDAY the 10th instant I shall sell,at 9 o'clock a.m , ia front of my store, an excelient assortment of mar- ble top, mahogany acd other Furniture, vis: Mahogany marble top dressing and other Bu- msd@ GREEN, Auctioneer. reaus +: By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. pe a ena, oe JEW TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE Do French and Bedsteads and Lot at Auction.—On FRIDAY, the Do Sofas and Chairs. ashstands, &c. 2d May next, I shall sell, in front of the premi- | Walnut extension dining and other Tables ses, af 6 o’clock p m., a good new two-story Brussels, three-ply and other Cerpets and Rugs frame House, with five good and conveniently ar- Cooking and o Stoves ranged rooms, fron*ing on 22d street, near corner of H street north, being part lot No. 1, ia Square No. 55. Dinner and Tes Sets ‘Two fine eight day Clocks Cooking, airtight and other 8toves With many otuer a! which we deem unne- cessary to enumerate. Terms cash. ms-d A. GREEN, Auct’r By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD Furniture at Auction.—On THURSDAY, May 15th, at 10 o'clock a at the resideace of a gentleman declining hourekee Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and 12 months, for notes, bearing interest from day of sale A ceed given and a deed of trust taken. ap 21-co&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer. {L7 Immediately after the above sale I shali sell, on the premises, Lot No. 7, in square 121, fronting on 19th street, between New York avenue and north D — with the improve- ments, which are a Frame House, &c. rT at No. 391, Fourth street, between D and Also, Lot No. 4, in square east of square No. 87 ares, rea to the east front of theCity Hall, fronting on north C, between 20th 2st sts. all bis Household F urniture, which is of excel- Terms at sale. ap 30-4 A. GREEN, Auct ip The above sale is postponed in conse- quence of the rain until WEDNESPAY, the 7th instant, same hour. A. GREEN, m3-d Auctioneer. iT? The above sale is farther postponed in consequence of the rain until TUESDAY, the 13th a same hour. m By WALL BARNARD &CO., EKEMPTORY SALE OF CUTTAGE Residence At Public Auction.—On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May 1, at 4 o’clock, in front of the premises, we will seil Lots E and F, in square 500, subdivision, on 4 street, between K and L streets, west side, im- lent quel ty, consisting in part of— Supeier rosewood Piancforte, 7% ociavo, mae by Chickering Elegant suitef solid rosewood Parlor Furniture, covered with silk brocatelle: com) i large French Sofa, 4 Chairs,2 8 Chairs, 2 Tete-s-tete Sofas, 2 Armchairs Fine O11 Paintings. by Horace Vernet and others Very = perior English Velvet Carpeting and Ones enaia French Bronze Clock ‘Two large Bronze Statuettes Handsome Gas Chande fers Fine Mantel and Table Ornaments Rosewood marble top Parlor Table Window Shades, Oticloth , hall Stove Mabo. any and walnut Hat-racks Eni oars? ‘Step-cerpeting, one Psyche roved with a beautiful two story and attic frame Elegant Cottage Chamber black and gilt Bottage, nearly new, not having been built over oan ‘of marble ‘Bureau, eighteen months. It contains seven rooms, pan- French Bedstead, Tab! marbie- tries, &c. (ele orogens is — en prey top Washrtard, Wan ae rovin| art of the city. ¢ attention Toilet Sets, Radiator, Brussels Carpets in want & a good house is invited to the Sbove Makogany and other Bedsteads, sale, es it will be sold without reserve. Title guarantied. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auct’s. Will also be sold, in front of the premises immediately after the above sale, two Frame Houses, 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 be sold separate or together, both of which will be sold without reserve. Terms of sa'e, as above mentioned . WALL, BARNARD & CO., ap 23 dts Auctioneers. iff" Tre above sale is unavoidably post- ned on account of the weather unt!l TO-MOR- OW AFTERNOON, May 2d, atthesame hour and places. WALL, BARNARD & CO, m1-d Auctioneers. i7-The above sate is further postponed on accout of the rain until MONDAY AFTER- NOON same hour and place. it WALL, BARNARD & CO. iG" The above sale is farther postpened untli Sone de ee gd 9, when it will positivel sold, at 5 o’cloc: mba Z WALL, BARNARD & CO. Wardrobe, Waskstands, chamber Chairs Sair and other Mattresses, spring seat Lounge Handsome white Cottage Nett Mahogany Shaving Stand Walnut Secretary and Book case Oak Dining room Chairs. ——_ Sideboard Mahogany’ extension Dining me, Venetian Arm chairs, covered with m>rocco Handsome French China Dinner Set ‘fable Cutlery, silver-plated Tea Set, Plated French China Tea Set, nent dishes Crockery and Glassware, R: Excellent Cooking Stove Kitchen Furniture, cooking requisites, &c. Terms: Under $30 cash, over that amount a credit of 30, a a eerenre approved endorsed note«, bearing interest m 8-d ‘ C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ——K—_K_—{[_—=—i=i p good | 7 ilk, niga time one at re J, ROBINSON'S, Bl 349 Pennsylvania avenue, ap 21-lm opposite Browns’ Hotel. DANIEL CAMPBELL, 15 CLosiNe Hus ANIEL CAMPBELL, IN CLOSING HIS present business, would thank his customers for their kind patronage, and iz doing so, states Se ees yee pepe ——— that prom ment will ‘pected whout he fs indebted will please pocneas Sate H ire and Marine Insuranee Co. epee tins INSURES AGAINST siies, Frmmaltese: Bo sia Wesblngten chy, of ame to eee PULLARD WEBB, By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. a SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligibly sit e and Lot Marytand aven' iy aud 6th sts., ‘Wrest.—By virtue of a deed of trust bearing date on tae Sth day of February, 1853, and reemded in Liber J. A.8., No 52, folios &3, &c , the sub- seriber will sell at public sale, on THURSDAY, the 22d day of May, 1856, at 6 o’clock p.m , on (be premises, all that piece cr parcel of ground lying and being situate in the city of Washing- ton, and known agd distinguished as Lot Q, in the subdivision of Lots Nos. 7,8, 9, 10, and 11, in Square No. 42, fronting 23 feet 5 inches on Mary- s ith st. 1 nd avenue, between 4% and 6th streets west, Agent, No. 512 Beven and running back to a oat feet alley, with the | _ap 2t-Im National Intel. 5 buildings and improvements, which consist of a ALT! SALT! gait: welland substantially built two story and attic S 150 sacks G. A. BALT eye Avwelling-bouse, with es ae beck 50 d= fine do = aiding and ni ie ee : Jhst received, in order, and for sale at re The above property }s situated In a healthy and one prions, Bi good . desirable location, and rapidly enbancing in value, and offers a favorable opportunity to per- sons desirous of obtaini ag a a ent eo com- idence or making an investment. ths tenes of sale will be: One-fourth cash, and the balance in six, twelve. ‘hteen, and oe =e for a ne Repeats theproperty. "If'the terms of sale are not cum: pur- WALLIAM M. CRIPPS, m™ 3-6t 61 La. av,, betw. 6th and 7th sts. ATCHES AND JEWELRY 25 per ct. cheaper than it can be bouphtclenahera ie Washing- ton; J. ROBINSON'S, 7, 4a av. opp otel. pied with ia six days efter the sale. the se ¢-1m Hote) wil be resold at the risk and expense ef APPOINTED THE SOLE chaser upon one week's . ‘AVING BEEN for of at the expense ‘Agent for the District chasers Title indisputable, Pont se Po tioned articles, I am o faraish the ' CHAS. 8. WALLACH trade at.she aalas apothecary? ~* ‘Trestee. ) JAS..0. MeGUIRE, ‘Auctioneer.