Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1856, Page 1

4 +—~'?- THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOUA, (SXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Elewenth street, By W. D. WALLACE, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND & QUARTEX CENTS, payable weekly fo the Agents; papers served in packages at 37 @ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- S ription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- WY CENTS a year in edeancs, FWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less tham three months at the rate ef 12x cents a week. {> SINGLE COPIBS ONE CENT. Eben ? ing VOL. VU. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 12, 1856. _ Star, NO. 1,017. CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Fine Watehes, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. YXOLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAIN: FINE JEWELRY, SIL VER SPOONS, FORKS, GOBLETS, CUPS. &c., for sale at New York prices REPAIRING.—The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musi¢al, and other WATCHBS repaired Also, JEWELRY, &c. No. 370 PENNsYLVANIA AVENUE, betw’n Sixth end Seventh streets, Browns’ Hotel building, sign of the GOLDEN WATCHES ap 39-tf Washington NEw SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS. | > ADDITION TO OUR PREMIUM MIN- eral Waters, Mead, Ale, and Porter, oY have made such arrangements as will enab'e us to keep cor ntly on hand a large supply of the following articles, most of which have been carefully prepared by scientific men, as ton- ies for weak and delicate persons: Ginger.Wine, Native Port Wine prepared from native fount, Blackberry Brandy, Raspberry do., Cherry, Rose Cordial C{namon, Anise, Curacoa, Stomach Bit- ters, Wine, Stoutons ; Raspbe Blackberry, Strawberry, Pine Apple, Vanilla, n and oth- er Syrups; Extracts of Sarsaparilja for cleansing the blood, and a host of other articles too nume- rous to mention. All orders left at eur Depot, or with the drivers of our Wagons reey attended to. m 1-tf ARNY SHINN, Georgetown. $$$ BAJOU’S KID AND OTHER GLOVES. NO. H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGESTREET, Georgetown, has received, from N: ew York, ladies ou’'s KID GLOVES |i /\\ i} colored; gents. do do ; i je white, black an: ladies and gents Jaff-ta Silk and Lisl Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment of bleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities; bleached. brown and fancy Half Hose; misses and boys’ Hose and Half Hose. Particular attention being — to keeping a good assortment of the very best makes of the above goods, purchasers may depend upon get- ting a good article as cheap asthe same qualiay can be nought elsewhere. H. SMOOT. m i-tr SHAD AND HERRING « ALIV I EALBHS AND FAMILIES DES! of procuring the best SHAD or HERRING for salting can have them delivered at market prices, immedi- ately upon being caught, by leaving their orden; atthe Union Land Office, 7th street above UO: Fellows’ Hall, or at the fishing shore adjoining the Navy Yard bridge, Wasbington, where they ROUS can be obtained alive ap 22-I1m*— $610 TO LOAN. NY PERSON POSSESSING REAL ES- tate, that will satisfy the Georgetown Bulld- ing Association, can ob’ain that amount at once on very favorable terms, on application to EK LUNDY, ap 26 128 Bridge st , Georgetown WATURES. W. GALT & BRO. OFFERS CON- stantly a —— assortment of superior Watches. They call particular attention to those made by T F Cooper. F B. Adams & Sons, David Vaylor, Dixon, Oratg, and others, London M_T. Tobias & Co.,R.& J. Beesiry, Joseph Johnson, Blundell & Co , Liverpool. Jules Jurgenson, Copenhagen Also, Vacherou & Constantine’s celebrated Ge- neva Watches, which, from their size and style, are nitarly suited for ladies. The above, with those by every other maker, are offered at the lowest rates. uM . GALT & BRO , Jewelers, ap 12-d¢ 224 Pa bet. 9th and 10th sts. Your Immediate Attention is most respect- fully Solicited '' DEAL®R IN FRENCH MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS. EMBRACE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY of the seasons to inform my friends and the public that my stock of Straw BON- NETS, Boys’ HATS and FLATS, Straw’ Frimming. best French and American Ar- tificlal Flowers, Ribbons, Silks, Illusions, Erg- lish and ftalfan Crapes, Neapolitan, Tuscan Swiss, French Lace, Suton, Florence and Eng- lish Bonnets, white and biack Ribbons, full as- sortment, all of which will be sold at the lowest market prices for cash P.3.—Just received 100 Shakers, 50 blk Bon- nets, 50 boxes doubie and single Ruche, green Ribbon and Silk to trim Shakers. ap 15-tf GAS LIGHT!—GAS LIGHT Always swre, and wader your own control! Co & SMITH HAVING PER- * fected their PORTABLE GAS GENERA- "FOR, now offer itto the pabite, assuring them that {t is free from all the objections which have been urged inst other inveations for accom- plishing artifictal illumination It will generate more Gas, at less expense, than any other Appa- ratus, take up less space, and ts free from all noxious odors, while its original cost is fifty per c less. For Public Buildings or Private gs this GzxzRator will be found pecu- cable, and fn the country high! ad- geous, as the Gas can be manu: factored any kind of grease that is now considered valueless and thrown away. It is very simple in its construction, not liable to get out of order, and can be teaded with entire safety by an igno-ant servant, or child, Without the least danger. The patentees do not think it necessary, in an advertisement, to give any long description of their Gas GEN«RATOR, those des rous of being supplied will examine for themselves, they would, therefore, respectfully refe- the public to the Gas Fit_igy and Plumblag Establishment of MILLER & CUNNINGHAM, No. 243 Penosylvania avenue, south side, Who are the -ole and General Ayents, where the Gas can be seen burning, and all particulars ax- certained relative to the Generator,&c. ap i4-im CHOICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10. 006 APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA ’ growth and well assorted 5,006 PEACH TREES, forming a com-' plete assortment and well grown A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late Jobn H. King, they will be guaranteed to be what they are rep- resented . Apply to W. Albert King, No. 35 south High street, Georgetown, DC, or at Valley View Farm, one intle northwest of Georgetown. Catalogues furnished on application E. J. KING. Also, for sale, 2 thousand very choice ROSES Apply es above. E.J5.K. mar lI— "Proposals for Copper-Piate Engraving. Washington, May 5, 1556 Duricate PROPOSALS WILL BER ceived at this office until the 15th day of May Inest., at I2 o'clock, m , Leste yen pon copper for the use of the Senate and House of Represen- tatives, in the best manner, certain quarto plates, 6 by 9 inches, of natural history, conchology, and oth Hoan to accompany the reports of the Pacific allroad and Surveys and Japan Expidition The illustrations will be open at this office for the inspection of those persons desirous of bid- ding for the same, until the closing of the bids, and any information desired will also be fur- nished Contracts will be entered into with, and bonds with security will be reqalted from the successful bidders for the faithful execution of their con- Uects. itisto be distincUy understood that no bids will be entertained from auy parties not directly ragayed tu, and pratically acquainted with the style of work bid for, and that the contracts will iu all cases, be awarded to the lowest and best bidder Phe bids will state prive, and but one e, for the work bid for, and the time requi: for the execution of the work; and must be addressed, one to the chairman of the Congnittee on Engrav- ine, House of Kepresen‘atives, United 8) les, aud one toA. G. Seaman, Superiatendeat of Pub- He Printi-y, Washington, D.C, and be endorsed on the outside of the envelope’ ‘ Proposals for Copper- plate Engraving"? AG SEAMAN, =< Superintendent. Ovrice SUPERINTENDENT Pest ic ae cfs COGNAC BRANDY. Just recelved out of the Custom New York— Fine Old Martel! Brandy of 154 Fine Old Marrett Brandy of 1 he House at Old Cheese For sale by JONAS P. LEVY, 474 Pa avenue Wine, Liquor and Havana Cigars, and Fine Groceries m 6-tf MARBLE AND BROWN STONE WORKS, Pa. avenue, between 18th and 19th streets, es UNDERSIGNED KEEPS ON HAND and to order on the most reasonable terms—MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE- STONES, MANTELS, TABLE TOPS, MAR- BLE, and ENCAUSTIC TILES for Flooring. Also, all kinds of plain and ornamental Marble and Brown Stone Work for building purposes executed with promptness, and at as low prices as can be had here. ap 10-eoly H. PARRY. BOOTS SHOES AND GAITERS. OR SPRING AND SUMMER WHAR.— A good assortment of the above goods for Ladies’, Gentlemen, Misses’, Boys’ and Children’s wear, can be found at HARMON BURNS’S, 308 Pa. avenue, betwee 43 and 6th streets, a few doors east of National Hotel. Just reeeived,a fresh supply of Day & Martin’s real Japan BLACKING, direct from the manu facturers. m 2-eotw BUILDING HARDWARE. ERSONS IN WANT OF BUILDING HARDWARE, such as MNortice, co 4 Dead and Closet Locks; Porcelain and Min- eral Door Knobs; Shutter Knobs; Parliament Blind Hinges; Loose and Fast Joint Door Hinges, all sizes; Gimblet Screws; Round, Square, Shutter and Flush Belts; Sash and Shut- ter Fasienings; Nails; Sash Weights and Cord«; Brads; &c , would do well to give usa call as we feel confident we can, from Goad Sade! suit them Having bought our gi for cash we are enabled to sell them as cheap as can be had this side of mani , for the Sree ere HARVEY & ADAMS, enue, south side, four doors from corner 7th st. REFRIGERATORS _ F THE MOST APPROVED KIND, JUST received at the House Furnishing Store of the mM * Also, a large supply of new FURNITURE fond wall made to order, and ~ re td ed ao or approved . ; eG marae No. 530, 7th street, MRS. J. RUOFF ESPECIFULLY INFORMS THE LA- dies of hier ae that she has just returned from New York with a sple a assortment of Spring and Summer BOD NETS, and will have ber opening April {Sth Ladies will save 30 per cent. to call before purchasing elsewhere No. 2 Fast Capitol street, Capitol Bill, | door from corner of Ist street. ap ll-eolm AMERICAN AND FRESCH PAPER- HANGINGS. AM IN RECEIPT OF MY SPRING AS- sortment of PAPERHANGNGS, embracin, all the latest styles and best patterns of the mosi celebrated manufacturers of Europe and this country, to which I invite the attention of my friends and the publi:. I have also in store a large assortment of LACK and MUSLIN CURTAINS, PICTURE CORDS and TASSELS, WINDOW SHADES, and WINDOW CORNIES JOHN ALEXANDER, ap 2-e0tw No. 240 Pean. avenue No. 555.] OTICE OF THE REMOVAL OF THE LAND OFFICE FROM CAHABA TO hea ee IN THE STATE OF ALA- In eccordance with the provisions of the act of Congress entitled ‘ An act authorizing changes ‘in the location of land oftices,’’ approved March 8 1853, it Is hereby declared and made known that the land office for the sale of public lands at Canasa, in the State of ALaBama, will be re moved from the town of Cahaba to GREENVILLE, in said district, from and after the sixteenth day of June next. Given under my hand, at the city of Washing- ton, this 24th day of April, A.D. i856. By order of the President : THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner of the General Land Oifice. ap 26-lawéw T. N. KIDWELL, DEALER IN ICE. RDERS LEFT AT THE FOLLOWING Places will be promptly attended to : Kidwell! & Laurence, corner Pa. ave. and 14th Street G.F. Kidwell & Co., Hn Engine House. J. B. Moore, Druggist, Pa. avenue, betw. 19th and 20th streets. Geo. Seitze, New York avenue, between 10th and 1th streets. R.C. Dyson & Co., Druggists, corner of 9th and I streets. Robert A Payne, Druggist, comer 4th st. and Mass. avenue. ap 3—2aw6w SUS UMBRELLAS—A VERY SUPERI- \? or assortment, with steel and whale- bone F’ames. Prices low a: < lM4th street, opp. Frank- GEO. H. B. WHITE & COS Gent’s Furnishing Establishment, _m6-eo3t SR Pa av. bet. 9th and 10th Ware BEAVER AND FELT HATS. Just received, of all styles Call at GEO. H.B WRITE&CO’S Fashionable Hat and Cap Store, _m 6-eo3t 332 Pa. av, bet 9th and 10th sts, TRAW HATS —A FULL ASSORTMENT for men and boys, for sale cheap, at GEO. B WHITE& CO 1s, Fasbionable Hat and Ca) Store, 332 Pa av bet. 9th and lvth Patent Offi Wasutneton, April 26, isse. ¢ N THE PETILION OF REUBEN RICH, of Oswezo county, New York, raying the extension of a fi Sth day of July, “Water Wheels,”? for seven ears ition of said patent. hich tak plac aus ral of sa ent, whic es place on t h day of July, 1856" “cage ny It is ordered. that the said petition be heard at the Patent Office on Monday, the 30th of June next. 1556, at J2 o’clock, m.; andall notified to sree and show cause, have, why «ald petition ought not to be granted. Persons opposing the extension are required to file in the Patent Office their objections, specially set forsh in writing, at least twenty days before the day of bearing; all testimony filed by either party to be used at the hearing must be taken and ransmitted in accordance with the rules of the of- fice, which will be furnished on application. The testimony in the case will bé closed on the 20th day of June; depositions and other papers relied upon as testimony, must be filed in the o} ce on or before the morning of that day; the argu- ments, ifany, within ten days thereafter Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, Weabingion D. Cj Repyblican, Baltimore; Evening Argus, Philadelphia; Day Book, New ‘ork, and ‘ost, Boston; ouce a week for three successive weeks | nod to the 3th of June next, the day of hear- ny CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents P 3 —Editors of the above papers will please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with a pepe containing this notice. ap 3—lawaw CONOMIC CoT E BUILDER, by C. ; P Dwyer, 1 vol, 5vo, with illustrations. Tangletown Letters, 1 vol, with illustrations Headley’s Sacred Piains, 1 vol, illustrated. De Bow’s Review for May National Democratic Review for April. mé FRANCK TAYLOR $n P4Akooe ON HIAWATHA: Pia-ri-bus- tah. A Song that’s by no author. «A Deed withouta name.’’ Perpetrated by J. K. Phi an- der Doesticks, P_B., illustrated with an fmmense number of cuttines in wood, $1, for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 9th st. K. LUNDY, MANUFACTURER AND importer of all kinds of Fishing Tackle, can pply 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 wale by E K. LUNDY, més 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. GENTLEMENS FURNISHING GOODS OR SPRING AND SUMMEK —MY STOCK is now full and anes inevery department, and as my facilities for doiug business is of best character. the pudlic will do well to examine my stock, as | am determined to sell cheap for cash, or to punctual customers. LANE'S Geuts Furnishing Store sp%0 No42 Penn avenue, near 4 i street. SODA WATER. HOSE Lhe lo} ae sor mile cfous an leverage ina state purity and freshness, wil bear in mind that it can now be had for the season at NORBECK’S Well-known Confectionery Establishment, next to Iron Hall, on Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets. ap 30-1m TSONS are any they 8 ‘Situated on 9th street, near H, west side. at Mrs Houses, &c., for Rent and Sale. ascites Dasa Satta aceite ey Fee SALE.—TWO OF THE MOST valuable lots for private residences in aes nquire HUMPHRIES, No. 335, South B Street Capitol Hill. or of C. WALLACH, Esq., op site City Hall. ap 2! OR SALE.—THE ADVERTISER WILL sell at private sale between now and the first of August, a very desirable Lot neatly enclosed, with a small two-story frame house on St, situ- ated on the corner of Virginia avenue and 23d street, and fronting 84 feet on Virginia avenue Itis in the immediate neighborhood of the Ob- servatory. Persons wishing to purchase can examine the property at any time, when the terms of sale can be ascertained. m 1-Im* OR RENT—FOR A TERM OF YEARS, UNIMPROVED LOTS IN SQUARE No. 375.—The subscriber will lease for a term of about oat years, the Unimproved Lots in square No 375, inthe city of Waxbington He invites pro- posals 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 make leases of detached parcels thereof. Undoubted security for tne payment of the rents, will be required (m 2-2td R. SMITH. OR SALE.—-A SMALL FRAME HOUSE and Lot on 8th street, between K and L, Lot fronting 25 feet, with a depth of €6 feet § inches ‘Terms reasonable. Location unsurpassed. Apply to ROBERT. A PAYNE, Drugygist, corner 4| street ard Mass. avenue m L-tf ALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, CON- taining 90 acres, situated \ mile east of the Rockvilie Turnpike Road, and 2% from Wesh- Ington city. Itls well watered, and on it a good supply of fire wood and young orchard The im- rovements are a small frame dwelling and sta- le. It possesses all the advantages requisite to make a garden of great value, or a dairy farm, and a plea-ant residence The terms will be made easy. Apply to POLLARD WEBB, No. 512 Seventh street, opposite National Inteliigen- cer Office. ap 22-tf OR SALE—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining 170 acres, 46 of which is cleared, 15 or 20 well set in clover and sen an the balance in onk and hickory, some of which Is very heavy It is handsomely localed, in a thickly settled and rapidly improving neighborhood, near Bayly’s Corners, 6 miles southwest of Washington, and about the same distance from Alexandria and Georgetown ; well watered ; soll of the best qual- ity; Coiidings, a small frame House and stable; contains a valuable stone quarry, and willbe sold in whole or fn part, at a great bargein. Title un- questionable, and terms made easy. For further particulars apply to F. H. SMITH, at House of Representatives, or toJ.H.CLEVE- LAND, on the premises feb 29-18 OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH’S, 233 F street. nov 27—tf T PRIVATE SALE —EIGHTEEN SMALL building lots for sale, corner of L street and Ward, ranging tn price from 80 to 160 dollars each Terms from Sto 15 dollars per month Par- tles purchasing with the view of building thereon, lumber or bricks (at market prices) tothe amount of 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured by deed of trust on the property. Title indispu- table. For any otber Information apply to H. PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., ats. ee VOR SALE. —THE UNEXPIRED TERM of a lease. now two years and eleven moaths, of the store rooms on Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween lith and 12th streets ap 10—3m_ sale seriber. rooms will be for rent. 6 AVIS, m 1-dlut ‘Trustee. L OK PRIVATE SALE —A VERY NEAT, convenient, three story frame House, with a deep lot laid cif as a lower garden alley, and the priviledge of a back alley above house is situated on the north side of Mas- sachuselts avenue, between 3tb and Sth streets, above. {ossession given ina few days above Is not sold in a few days it will be for rent. ap 3o-tf offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated fice. H.C. HARROVER, ance in 1,2,3,and 4 years. north A street, Capitol Hill WEISENFELD’S “Qdeon” Clothing Bazaar, North corner of Pa. avenue and 4\ street. PANTS, and VESTS, and Men and Boys Extra fine cloth Dress and Frock Coats Vests of every hue and texture variet Children’s Wararove, every description profasion, such as— Shirts, Drawers, Socks Cotton and Silk Undershirts Plain and Fancy Neck Ties Ueman’s wardrobe anything ever before offered to the public ‘The sibseriber res) additions to his already immense establishment, house In Washingto Lat ELD’S B PIANOS. V payment for new, and give higher price than any other establish-| ment in the Southern country. price, from the old and favorably known estab- mens of Hallett, Davis & Co , Boston; Hains & Brothers, Lighte, Newton & Bradbury, and Ba- con & Raven, of New York; invite the attention of the public RW MUSIC, &c., &c is at 306, near 10th street, on Penn. avenue th Str a Le JOHN F. ELLIS. WUVOD AND COAL. TPESUBSCRIBERS HAVING NOW MADE extensive arrangements, are prepared to sup- ply customers with the very best article of Lehigh and Schoylkill White and Red Ash COAL, and also Cumberland Coal, either by the cargo or single ton; 2,240 lbs invariably given. Also, the very best qualities of Hickory, Oak, and Pine WOOD, at wholesale or retail. We will sell at a very small advance when taken Im- mediately from the vessel. Persons desirous of laying in their winter sup- plies of Wood and Coal would do well ‘o leave their orders early, and thereby secure the ad- vantages of low prices. BOGUE & O°NEILL. Office No. 105 Water street, Georgetown. ™ 2-Im FOR THE MAY BALLS. E HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEA ful assortment of WREATHS, suit able for the approaching May festivals also, all kinds o! Seo D ae th the hur; and would respectfully request those who will be in need of such, to give us a call at our Fancy and Millinery store, No 310, Pennsylvania Avenue, between %b and 10th sts., north side. _ap%-tr HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. ONLY 12x CENTS, UCKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new and popular Songs, as sung by Buckley’s New Onleans Serenaders at their opera house, Broad- way, New York. Hoe Seley the agent . ADA mar228m —_7th street, opposite Post Udtice. L, J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and ‘Rweifth streets. feb 27-t¢ ‘I- New Hampshire Avenue, near thecircle, First bet. 18th & 19th lately occupied by Mrs GARRET ANDERSON, is now offered for For terms be pleased to apply to the sub- If not sold by the 10th of this Pain the rald ‘The above house contains ten rooms, all private; a ae The No. 6. | For further information please call as if the ARE CHANCK.—THE UNDERSIGNED on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence sites, and will be sold at a great sacri- ‘Terms: A small cash yment, and the bal- e a Residence, No 6, *b 23-8 AND EMPORIUM OF FASHION, PENED THIS DAY A MOST SPLENDID and carefully selected assortinent of COATS, WEARING APPAREL, equal and not surpassed by any similar establishment in this or any other efty Pants—cloth, cassimere, and doe-skin, of every GENTLEMEN’S BELONG.NGS in endless And indeed every article kept to eomplete a gen- Men and Boys’ BUSINESS SUITS, superior to etfully juforms his former patrons and the public that, having made large he Is prepared to sell them goods in his line, of better texture and at cheaper rates than any other c EK WILL TAKE OLD PIANOS IN PART Always on hand, PIANOS of every style and to all of which we Also, received this week, two beautiful model NELODEONS; GUITARS, VIOLINS, AC- EORDEO ye. FLUTES, Italian STRINGS, he Great Pianoforte and Music Establishment Auction Sales. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ALUABLE LOTS ON THE ISLAND AT Public Auction.—On THURSDAY AF- TERNOON, opie at6 o'clock, on the premi- ses, I shall sell Lot No. 47, In sqnare No. 263, situated at the corner of 12 street west and south B street, having a front of 48 feet 4 inches, run- ning back 74 feet This is one of the most desi rable building lots for sale in that of the city, bein; located on high ground and commanding a full view of the Smithsonian grounds and city generally. Immediately after the above, I shall sell Lot 20, in subdivision of square 327, fronting 21 feet 8 inches on Eleventh street west, between Maryland avenue and south E street, running back 99 feet to a 21-feet alley ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in6 and 12 months, with interest sati«factorily secured. m6-a JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. pAi® OF SUPERIOR CARRIAGE Horses, Carriages, Harness, Saddles, Bridles, &c.—On THURSDAY afternoon, the 15th of May, at 5 o'clock in front of the auction rooms. I shail sell, without reserve— One excellent open Family Carriage, built to or- der by Ham, of New York Pair of sgperior black Carriage Horses, exceed- ingly well matched, young, and very fast ; they both work well ue single harness, an are first rate saddle horses Silver-plated double Hamess, Covers, superior English and French Saddles, Bridles, &c. Cutting Box, Carriage Furs, &c ‘Terms: One third cash ; the residue in 60 and 90 days, for notes bearing interest, with approved endorsers. Persons desirous of examining the above previ- ous to the sale may do so by calling at the resi dence of M_ Boilleau, Frenc! High and Koad street, Georgetown. m 7-4 J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SURNITURE AND HOUSE-FUR ing Goods at Aucti —On THI MORNING, May 15th, Bridge street, I shail sell all his Furniture and Housekeeping articles, consisting of— and patterns Large quantity of Cane and Wood-seat Chairs Mahogany Rocking and Sewing Chairs Wood and Cane-seat Arin and Nurse Rockers Dressing and Plain Bureaus Wasbstands, Sideboards | Breakfast and Dining Tables Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Office Chairs Mahogany and Walnut frame Glasses of various sizes Lounges, Tin Safes, Kitchen Tables China, Glass Ware. Wooden Ware, &c. Together with a general assortment of goods usually found in a house-furnishing establish- ment cl Terms: $25 and under, cash; over that suma credit of thirty, sixty, and ninety days, for satis- factorily endorsed notes, bearing interest m 7-1 JAS C McGUIRE, Auctioneer By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer SALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD Furniture at Auction.—On THURSDAY, May 15th, at 10 o’eloex a.m., I s:all sell at the resideace of a gentleman declining housekeep- ‘ing, at No. 391, Fourth street, between D and E streets, oppostie to the east front of the City Hall, ali bis Household Furniture, which 1s of excel- lent qual ty, consisting in part of— Superior rosewood Pianoforte, 7% octavo, made by Chickering Elegant suit of solid rosewood Parlor Furniture, covered with silk brocatelle: comprising 1 large French Sofa, 4 Chairs, 2 Reception Chairs, 2 ‘Tete-a-tece Sofas. 2 Armchairs Fine Of} Paintings. by Horace Vernet and others Very superior English Velvet Carpettng and Ri Ones lena French Bronze Clock Two large Bronze Statuettes Handsome Gas Chande lers Fine Mantel and Table Ornaments Rosewood marbie top Parlor Table Window Shades, bell Ot!cloth, hall Stove Mahovany an4 walnut Hat-racks Glass Hiegant Cottage Chamber Set, black and gilt, consisting of marble tep Dressing Bureau, French Bedstead. Tabl-, 4 Chairs, marble- top Washetard, Wardrobe, &c Makegany and other Bedsteads, Bureaus Wardrobe, Washstands, chamber Chairs Halr and other Mattresses, spring seat Lounge Handsome white Cottage Sett Mahogany Shaving Stand Walnut Secretary and Book czse Oak Dining room Chairs, manogany Sideboard Blinds Arm chairs, covered with m>rocco Handsome French China Dinner Set Castors French China Ten Set, Cheane dishes Crockery and Glassware, Refrigerator Excellent Cooking Stove Kitchen Furniture. cooking requisites, &e. notes, bearing interest. ms8-d c.w : BOFELER, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. shall sell part of Lots No. Sand 10, in inches on Ith street west between stantial, well-finisbed three-story an a !conventently arranged , with closets the premises, an rable to any ling in that he 12 mo remises be resold at the risk and expense of t purchasers. ‘Title indispntable m 10-4 JAS C. McGUIRE, Anet’r A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Square with the THURSDAY, Ground, being Square rovements, at Aucti the 28th instant, —Un I shall sell in o’clock a. m., tie above-mentioned property, be ipy the formerresidence of Mr. Thomas Blagden, and recently vacated by Theodore Mosher, Capitol. arranged rooms, with wide lene es, and js sup- pied with water fixtures au “otherfoonveniences highest state of cultivation, and stable and car six horses and four carriages. the most delicto rapes. This square has a front of 244 feet on New Jersey avenue. As I am directed to se!l to the highest bidder, persons wishing to make a good investmeut or to secure a beautiful residence would do well to ex- amine the property and attend the sale. Mr. White, who has charge of the premises, will show the prorerty to parties desiring to examine A bert! rticu! ra Hee to Th ag Mosher, at his lumber-yard, len’s Wharf, orto the subscriber. 4 : Terms: One-tifth cash; the residue in four equal instalments of 1,2, 3, and 4 years, the pur- cuaser to give notes for the deferied payments, bearing interest from the day of sale, (interest to be paid semi-annually,) and alien on the property to secure the payment of the notes. m 10-4 A. GREEN, Auct’r co cee apis Am SHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRTUE OF A writ of Fieri Facias ‘under the Lien Law’? issued from the Clerk’s Office of the District of Columbia, for the County of ghar tpt and to me directed, I shali expose to public sale, for cash, on SATURDAY, the 3ist day of May inst., in front of the Court- house door, at 12 o’clock m., the following property, to wit: All defendant right, title, claim, and Interest into a frame dwel- ling house situated on Lot No. 1 in Square 477, in the City of Washington, D. C_, se'zed and levied upon as the property of William Coxen, and will be sold berg! Phare No. ist print term 1836, Jose; & Son vs. oxen. eee ee eat * HOOVER. Marshal m 7-dte for District of Columbia. ATEN ICK CREAM FREEZERS, ALL sizes. Prices always low. ap 29 G. FRANCIS, 400 Seventh st. Secretary, corner of 10 o’clock, at the House Furnishing store ¢f Wm. Dowling, on High street, Georgetown, a few doors north of Mahogany hair spring seat Sofas, of variousstyles Sale without reserve, as the concern must be josed English Brussels Step-curpeting, one Psyche Toilet Sets, Radiator, Brussels chamber Carpets Mahogany extension Dining ‘Table, Venetian Table Cutlery, silver-plated Tea Set, Plated ‘Terms: Under $30 cash, over that amount a credit of 30, 60 and 90 days for approved endorsed yc DESIRABLE DWELLING House at Public Sale.—On THURSDAY AF TER- NOON, May 15th, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I avidson’s subdivision of square No. 340, Seong 15 feet 6 M and N streets north, running back 92 feet toa public al- ley, with the improvements, consisting of a sub- basement brick Dwelling-House, containing eigtt rooms, c. There is also a wellof pure water and a good ceJar on athe whole property Is very des!- son desiring a comfortable dwel- althy and pleasant part of the city. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6 and hs, with interest, secured by a deed of trust If the terms of sale are not with within five day- bird to did will e defan ting B ERY HANDSOME AND VALUABLE front of the premises, to the highest bidder, at 5 is situated on New Jersey avenue, south ‘of the The improvements are of the first order. ‘The House contains twenty good and conveniently ‘he garden and grounds are large and in the iiage-house sufficient for the accommodation of In the garden there is a large vinery, which yields large quantities of EVENING STAR. A Public Recreation Society. The Daily News gives the following account of a society which has been formed under this title in Birmingham : it appears that somewhat less than a year ago, twenty-five young persons engaged in daily toil joined their resources for evening recreation. The only place they could engage for their moeting would hold only twenty-five, or they would have been glad of a larger num- ber. Five of the members formed a band, and met once a week for practiee, another was secretary, another storekeeper, another cho- rus-leader,andsoon, Penny song-books were printed for the use of the members They provided swings, chess and drauht-boards, puzzles, &c , and varied their amusements very frequently-—always closing, however, with “‘ God save the Queen,”’ in full splendor of band and chorus. This was the state of things half a year ago. Now there is a pub- lic Recreation Society, at which fifteen hun- dred people inan evening have attended— each paying his penny ; and there is no saying how many more there would be if the piace was not overcrowded This crowding is an evil—not only on account of the beat and ressure, but because the greater number are alked of their amusement at the gymnastic apparatus and the games. The remedy is, of course, to open more places; and nobody who knows the working men of Birmingham can doubt that they will presently dothis. The present society take £20 per week, and spend only £6; so that there is no deficiency of money in the case. The great squeeze is on Saturdays and Mondays, the days when least work is done. On other evenings the num- bers are from 500 upwards. Thus it appears that while the place is extremely attractive on holiday times, it does not tempt the people from industry on the four hard working days of a class who earn their living mainly by piecework at home. First, there is a covered playground, no more than twenty feet square. ft contains four swings, and an electrical machine so dis- posed as that the handle: sro within general reach. The attractiveness of this apparatus is extracrdinary; and the exclamations of electrified victims are heard all the evening through. Another favorite amusement is walk- ing, or trying to walk, on a revolving barrel, which must be a good gymnastic exercise. A small room is appropriated to this barrel, and to single-stick exercise. Next, there is the gymnasium, where there are climbing pole and rope, parallel and horizontal bars, and the working one set of muscles allday. A capital skittle-alley lies beyond. There are rails and for coats and hats ; and an abundant pro- on of water, soup and towels is made use of. The upper rooms are sadly small for the needs of such a multitude. One, at present used for fencing and single-stick, is intended to be a reading and smoking room. Smoking goes on there now, and in the gallery which leads to it. The largest reom is over the cov- ered playground. It is called the Entertain- ment Room, and is fitted up with benches, furnished with ledges at the back, on which the chess-board, coffee-cup, or newspaper may be placed. The men of Birmingham are customed to live in a noise, and the effect is seen in this room. In the midst of the loudest choruses, the chess-players pursue their games, a the newspaper readers their political stu- es the singing, which is provided by the mem bers themselves is no difficulty in providing copies of favorite fengs and choruses, which are distributed as at a concert create an infinity of mirth he refreshme’ room is at hand, and there a large cup of cof fee may bo had for three halfpence, bread and better or a bun fora penny, and svom. The open from five till ten on five days o: the week, and from two in the afternoon til ten on Saturday: ‘The dvor keeper, a pensioner from the army, is in attendance all the evening, and his wife manages the refreshment room. The two keep the place in excellent order and cleanli ness, their salary being £1 a week. Thus far there has beon no disturbance or dificalty ‘The ex not observed any serious pepconnes whatey er, norany exaberance which was not checked ina moment by a word fromhim. The tri of disappoiutment frum the dispreportioned members have not been trifling, but the people have kept their tempers very well. No doubt there will be places of recreation opened ere long in some proportion to their numbers. Meantime, there is to be no pause in the pro- vision of a variety of amusements. There is t» be as we said, a reading room; and there are already short lectures on popular subjects, illustrated by diagrams and puzzles, enigm:s and a magic lantern character of such a place being now proved, even where the price of admission is so low a penny, the working men need not again wait for a committee of gentlemen to arrange and begin the affair for them modestly on their own resources, if necessary and add to their attractions as the pence and pounds come in Everywhere, however, there are kindly persons who would chess boards and clectrical machines We have given this novel story in some detail, be- cause of the perfect success of the experiment which at once establishes it as an example We hope that there will soon be no large town in the kingdom which will not be thus honest ly stealing the trade of the low theatre and the gin palace In the same way, we cannot but hope that in our villages and small rural towns, field games will keep the laborer from the public-house in summer, and a Public Recreation Society in bad weather. Manaaine a Husnanp.—“‘How do you man- age your husband, Mrs. Croaker? Such a job as I have of it with Smith!” Easiest thing in the world, my dear; ive to go forward. For instance, you see, to-day 1 had a loaf of cake to make. Well, do you suppose because wy body is in the pastry room that my soul need be there too? Not a bit of it. I am thinking of all sorts of celes- tial things the while. “ Now, Croaker has a way of tugging round at my heels, and bringing me plump down in the midst of my wrial flights, is asking me the price of the sugar I’m using. ‘Well, you see, it drives me frantic! and when I woke up this morning and saw this fu- rious storm, I knew I had him on my hands for the day, unless I managed right ; so I told him I hoped he wouldn't go out to catch bis death such weather; that if he wasn’t capa- ble of taking care of himself, I should do it for him ; that it was very lonesome rainy days —and that I wanted him to stay at home and talk with me; at any rate he mustn't go out ; and I hid his umbrella ang India rubbers. Well, of course, he was ie end up ; (just as { expected !) and in less than ten minutes was strutting down street at the rate of ten knots an hour. *« You see there is nothing like understand- ing human nature ; no woman should be mar- ried until she is thoroughly posted in this branch of her education.’—Fanny Fern. [> Jones found a Latin word in his news- paper, of which he did not know the meaning, so he appealed to Brown, who is a scholar, and—more’s the shame—a punster. ‘What is ‘the Incubi‘?”’ said Jones. “Maynard & Noyes,” replied Brown,—-‘is n't that the ink = buy?’ Jones felt that Brown had some- ow avaded the question, but he did'nt see the — and never will. Brown rene page like—in high favor with men who have been | part of the amurement is better than ; Good as the funds are, there | The comic songs and choruses | elient manager declares that he has | The self-supporting + They can begin j ropes and poles and a daily newspaper, if not ' him a twitch backward when you want him | THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘Whis excellent Familyane News Journal-coa- taining & greater variety of interesting reading than ean be found im any other—is published of Satur- day morning. Single copy, por anmum ........cc0.e0e. Five ‘Fen 00) co! 1 Caen, urvantasey rm a) en. at the counter, immediately after the insect tee paper. Prico—Taxes Cans. PosrmasvEns whoact asagents Will bealiowed 2 commission of twenty per cent. Hold them Loosely, Brother " So said an old man of fourscore years, at he walked over the possessions of a rich and det brother. The walls of that great jouse were hung with gilded , and everywhere the deeorations of gold and silver made the house seem like a palace. The old man moved along in silence—now paused be- fore mirrors, now before paiatil rare and rich; his old fashioned shoes sinking uneasily into the velvet carpets; but at last he turned round with his placid face all a glow, as be whispered in a tender manner, “ Hold them loosely, brother—hold them loosely.” _ The old man’s words were fall of wisdom ; in the light of eternity were they spoken, for he had seen the utter vanity of earth, and the things thereof. He had been poor, reared in poverty. nurtured in poverty, continued in poverty—with a heart lurge as the world, be- cause of its dearth of gold. His little brother had in bis en nasa child to him Most earnestly did he labor that the orphan might know no want; many a meal he de- nied himself that the motheriess boy might not go hungry; and it almost broke his heart when as he approached the pale of manhood, be wandered from his sheltering care, and Went away to distant lands. Many years passed and misfortunes crowded upon the elder brother. Wife and children died and left him a weary but patient pil- grim, to travel on alone. There came no tidi of his charge. ‘* Alas!” he said, ‘‘ Robert has forgotten God and me,’’ and he prayed for him daily. On, still on, traveled time; robbing him of bis nly strength and manly graces; dimming his sight and laying the silvery tints upon his brown hair; and when he was gettin, ready to depart there came to him news of ol return. ©! how that heart, laden with four- score years, seared with the sorrows of a poor pilgrim’s fate, and saddened by a sense of ne- glect and desolation, leaped again. It seemed as if the vigor of his youth flowed like mol- ten fire through bis sluggish veins and filled them nigh to bursting. He came—the boy of his love, of his care ; a man yet young, sagen bearing the scars of the worldly struggle. He came, a rich man; ready to repay fourfold, as far as worldl goods could do so, the sacrifices of his “om | brother He built himself a magnificent house, to gratify his fancy. The rooms were spacious, j the halls wide and of noble proportions, the furniture sumptuous, and for the first time he was taking the old man his brother from place to place, that he might admire and be pleased with him, At last they came to one apart- ment, before which the younger brother pa , turned as if about to speak, but re ' straining himeelf cautiously opened the door and watched the old man as ie entered. It | was fitted up with plain old fashioned furni- | ture; there was no carpet on the floor; there were rude beams overhead. Six straight backed, antique chairs stood against the wall, together with a table of venerable oak An old fashioned Aeaufet was set in one corner; a sampler, very much faded and enclosed in a black frame, hung between the windows, and an arm chair, whose age was over a hundred years, occupied a nook by the fireplace The old man stood in silence for a moment, then reverently took off his hat. Hic t lips were quivering, large tears stood in his ‘ dim blue eyes. which ever and anon he sbut, a: if mastering some strong emotion. Then he lent forward, and resting his clasped hands upon the old chair back, he murmured, « My : mother ;"’ and there came up a sob from the | depths of his aged heart; his bead fell upon his hands and be wept like a child. it was very touching to see the few gray hairs flutter on bis temples—and stili more, » tbe hale and vigorouz brother folded his arms about that bowed down form, murmuring «‘ I must take care of you now. This is your room. Many miles have I travelled to gather together the scattered furniture that was <o dear to us in the old homestead. Strangers have sat here often since she died, but nev ; theless it is mother’s chair. Welcome home, ‘ my brother.”’ it is long since the old man went to his bet- ter rest, but his words still sound in our ears, {* held them loosely, brother,” and we hare heen tempted, howoften; to exclaim, when beholding those to whom God has given great gifts or lovely posseasions—“ hold them looze- 4 ly, brother. You who have wealth—who never knew the canker that eats up the very heart when the ) body is overtasked, and yet the hard wearing and labor brings not even feod enough for the hungry little children—hold that wealth t is not yoars. A breath may di s>ive it; the ee tender cord may send you to the shadows that lie over the grave- yard. It is God's wealth—hold it with open fingers; scatter it as you go, and make many a heart sing for joy. Don't grasp it so eagerly; it is treacherous; it will mock you at the iast; it will not go one step beyond the world with you; nay, it will even lavish blessings and caresses on those who have made your path thorny with curses; it will stand in its real form at the bar of judgment, and sneer at you for the love you bore it. + Hold it loosely,’’ and you shall meet your | Creator with a smile—make it your god, aud in that day, the true, great and terrible Deity will not recompense you. Mother, with your blooming children, “hold ; them loosely’’—great man, with your gifts ‘and honors, “hold them loosely; *? but oh ! cling to the religion of Jesus Christ; fight fer it, it must needs be, die for it—but fame, riches, worldly goods and high places ; “‘ hold them loosely, brother.”’ Ginaxp CotLe¢g —The benefits of this in- stitution will svon be extended to a greater number of persons. Through the chairman of the committee having charge of the Girard estates, an appropriation of $20,000 was re- cently secured for the purpose of erecting ad- ditional buildings on the College grounds, capable of admitting at least one hundred more pupils into the institution. The Direc- tors are making arrangements to commence the work without delay. Thetreasury of the~ Girard estate will be further enriched by the leasing of the Girard coal lands in Schuylkill county, efforts to do which are now in success- fal operation When the College is enlarged, as designed, about one thousand pupils will be able to enjoy at one time the benefits of Mr. Girard’s munificent bequest The number is small compared with the enormous cost of the institution up to the present time; but it is gratifying to sec that the resources of the fund are so improving as to enable its advan- tages to be extended in a much enlarged cir- cle —Philadelphia Ledger. Sream-Power Ecuirsev.—The London Morning Chronicle announces an important discovery. Itis stated that a great experi- ment ‘* was recently tried at Vincennes, in the presence of General Lahitte and the offi- cers of the fort. The secret of compress and governing electricity is at length disco ered, and the power may, therefore, now be considered as the sole motor henceforward to be used. A small mortar was fired by the in- ventor at the rate of a hundred shots ® minute, Without flashing, smoke or noise. The same power can, it seems, be ted to every sye- tem of mechanical invention, and is destined to supersede steam, requiring neither ma- chinery or combustion. A vessel propelled by this power is said to skim the water like a bird, and to fear neither storm nor hu: “ ‘The inventor has already petitioned for a line of steamers from L’Orient to Norfolk, in the United States. which he promises to accomplish in eight and forty hours.’’ ka The City Council of Norfolk has potted a committee to ack of Congress, through the representative from that district, an peiation of $100,000 for the dredging of Ear r of Norfolk and Portsmouth