Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. “LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. | Board orf ALDERMEN —The Board was called to order at a quarter past 4p. m. ; pine members present. A communication was received from the Mayor announcing his having signed various pills; alse, one in relation to the condition of the finances of the city, to the end of the fiscal year; which was ordered to be printed with the proceedings. Petitions were presented and appropriately referred. P Mr. Pepper, from improvements committee, presen' a bill for grading alley in square 636; passed. Also, from same committee, a bill for taking up and laying gutter on north side of square 489; passed. A bill, reported by claims committee, for the relief F B. Poston was passed. Mr. Pearson, from claims committee, asked t» be discharged from further consideration of the petition of Paul Stevens; discharged Council bill imposing a tax for the year 1856 at the rate of seventy cents on every bundred dollars of the assossed value of ail real and personal property in the city of Wash- ington, &c., &c , was referred to finance com- mittee. Council bill amendatory of the act appoint- ing a commissioner of health and prescribing his duties, was referred to police committee. Council bill for repairing alley in square 120 was referred to improvements committee Council bill to repair break on the north side of Twentieth street west, at intersection of I street west, was passed. Council bill for the relief of Martin Bossee was referred to finance committee. Council resolution for repairing alley on square 516 was adopted. A communication from the City Register, transmitting a statement of the condition of the ward funds, was ordered to be printed with the proceedings. Areport from the Intendant of the Wash- ington Asylum was referred to the asylum committee. Mr. Smith offered a resolution appointing a committee to announce to the Board of C.m- mon Council that the Board of Aldermen were ready to proceed to elect Comniissioners of Election; adopted. Messrs Smith and Millcr were appeinted upon the committee by the cha. Mr. Magruder moved to take up the special order, the joint resolution ——- for the erection of a centre market building. Mr. Busey moved to postpone tho special order until noxt Monday, as he had prepared some estimates which he wished to present Mr. Magruder opposed the ponement. Ho was prepared to vote upon the question at once, and on the motion tu postpone he asked the ayes and noes The question to postpene being taken by ayes and noes, the motion was decided in the afirmative. Mr. Houston moved that the board take a recess for the purpose of going into the elec- tion of Commissioners of Election ; carried. The members of the other board now came in, and, on motion of Mr. Clark, Mr. J. T. Clements was appointed chairman of the joint meeting. On motion of Mr. Lloyd, Mr. Middleton, the Secretary of the Board of Aldermen, was ap- peinted Secretary of the meeting. Mc. Jefferson offered tne following resolu- tion hesolred, That the members of the two Boards who represent in this joint meeting the Third, Fourth, Fifth, th, and Seventh Wards of the city shall, forthwith, through one of their number duly authorized, nomi- nate two Commissioners of Election for each of all the Wards in the city; and that the members of the two Boards who represent in this joint meeting the First and Second Wards of the city shall thereupon, through one of their number duly authorized, nominate one Commissioner of Election for each of all the Wards in the city ; and that the three Com- missioners of Election of eack of all the Wards in the city thus nominated, two on the one part and one on the other, shall be and are hereby declared to be ipse facto chosen and appvinted by this joint meeting to exercise the duties of Commissioners of Election in their teepective Wards at the annual election to be heid on the second day of June next in this city. Mr. Busey moved to lay the resolution upon the table; and declined to withdraw it to al- low an explanation from Mr. Jefferson, unless Mr. J. wished to make a personal explanation. After a warm debate the resolution was laid upon the table. The Chair appointed Mesars, Magruder and Smith as tellers, and the balloting was entered upon. The balloting resulted as follows : For Commissioners of the First Ward—John H. Craig, 27; W. Hl. Perkins, 27; A. M. Den- who were accordingly declared duly ted. Second Ward—B. W. Reed, 29; J.R Barr, 29; John R. Bartlett, 17; J. N. Lovejoy, 15; and Messre. Reed, Barr and Bartlett were ac- cordingly declared elected. Third Ward—Charles Wood. 26; Thomas Rich, 23; Jos. W. Davis, 30; Valentine Har- baugh, 9; and Messrs. Woud, Rich and Davis were declared elected ourth Ward—N. D. Larner, 29; J. C. McKelden, 29; P.O. Donoghue, 23; Frederic A. Klopfer, 10; and Messrs. Larner, McKel- den and Donoghue were declared elected. Fifth Ward—James A. Brown, 31; J. T. Killm p, 51; John P. Ingle. 27; Edward Barry, 7, and Messrs. Brown, Killmon and Ingle were declared elected. 9 pixth Ward—Edward Evans, 32; Jas. Cull, 23, Jas. Crandell, 31; Henry N. Ober, 10; Jno. H. Smoot, 1; and Messrs. Evans, Cull and Crandell were declared elected. Seventh Ward—L R. Holmead, 33; Thos. Millburn, 33; George Mattingly, Sen., 28; H A. Clark, 2; and Messrs. Holmead, Millburn and Mattingly were declared elected. On motion of Mr. AtLee, the joint convention Was now dissolved. Mr. Marks moved to take up the bill for the relief of Mathew Trimble and Thomas Baine. Mr. Busey moved to strike out so much as telates to Mathew Trimble; which was carried, and the bill, as amended, passed. on motion of Mr. Dove, the bill for the relief of Charles Stewart was taken up and passed. Mr. Pepper, from the improvements com- mittee, reported a bill authorizing curb-stone to be set and footway paved on the west side of Twentieth street west, from I to Boundary street; passed. And then the board adjourned. el Covrt or Cuams.—-Yesterda: , Lemuel Jenkins, Esq, of Albany, New York, James Dunlap, Esq , of Phil delphia, and Daniel Ratcliffe, Esq , of thia city, were admitted to Practise as atworneys in this court. The taking of testimony in the cases of Gil- bert J. Piace vy. the United States, and Fran- cis Guilham vs the United States, was or- dered The case of the administrator of Hugh llughes, a quartermaster in the varslaceuery army, claiming a balance due for money loaned to the government, rs. the United States, was argued by Mr. Alexander II Evans on the . facts for the claimant, and by the Solicitor for the government, when the case was gub- mitted for the decision of the court. _ The case of the heirs of Richard Frothing- Sam, acommissary of military stores in the army of the revolution. claiming a balance due on aceount, vs. the United States, was ar- gued onthe facts for the claimant by Mr. Alexander H. Evans, and for government by the Solicitor. Adjourned. Tux Fain —The fair of the female members Zion Wesiey Church (colored,) now being held in the building of Donn & Brother, (on Ninth street, between D street and Pennsylva- hia avenue) offers many attractions to the re- ligious and benevolent mirably con- ducted and capitally got up. Every thio; Sswal at such festivities is for sale there, an Bo one of any color, visiting it with a proper end in view, can fail to be greatly pleased with the proof it embraces uf the comfortable “tuation and laudable ambition of the mass large colored popuiatiun of the federal of womiss Houses —A part of the Seventh art bas been much troubled lately by as- fembinges of colored persons. In the lower Part tho citizens have tried to drive the causes away The efforts are rather of an i J . n illegal character, nd may cause lawsuits. If ‘aoa house © are disorderly, the in: i mapa sunguea) te ——- should Tar Testivony.—In regard tothe matter| {[ Pref. De Grath on the Weather.— of Mejor Graham's testimony, we (the re- | pipe have consulted the official notes of e evidence taken by Justice Daniel Smith, and find Major Graham there set down as saying, ‘‘I have known Herbert for several years; he is a peaceable quiet man, when roused by passion.’’ Our report was in these words, ‘‘ Witness had known Herbert for several years. He was a quiet and peace- able man, except when a little aroused b; passion.’’ Major Graham states that he sai ‘He is aquiet and peaceableman. When in sulted or bis passions aroused he would defend himself like other men.’’ The public can judge whether the Star’s re- port or Major Graham’s recollection is nearest the official racord. As to tho correction claimed in the testi- mony of Mr. Gardiner, making the exclama- tion of Mr. Herbert read ‘Go awa: » ad—d scoundrel, or get me some breakfast.” The reporter is willing to suppose that he did not catch the sentence A sgamaoe , and the more es- pecially since Mr. G. gave his evidence stand- ing with his back toward the reporter’s seat, making it difficult at times to follow him While upon the subject, the reporter would call attention to an accidental transposition of the names of Herbert and deceased in one in- stance, by which deceased instead of Herbert is made to use the expression “You are a d—d son of a bitch.” The reader of course reversed the names, as the context demanded, but it is deemed proper to make the correc- tion here, that the report of the evidence may be as perfect as possible. Trve @rit.—A boy named John Davis, about fourteen years old, employed in the Globe office, in this city, yesterday afternoon met with quite a painful accident. While laying on Paper on the press at which hs was cpgaged, the forefinger of the left hand was caught in the finger-clamp and instantly cut off near the second joint, and fell under the press. Without an exclamation or expression of pain he stopped the press, and went to the water trough to wash the blood from his hand, when it was first noticed by others in the same room that sn accident had occurred. He was immediately sent to Mr. Schwartz's drug store, on the avenue, where the wound was soon dressed, the gentleman performing that duty seeming to suffer more pain than the boy. After the hand was dressed, Davis re- turned to the office, sought under the press for the missing portion of his finger, found it, wrapped it up and put it in his pocket, and went off home with as much stoical indiffer- ence as if no accident had happened to him. Frovr is retailing in Washington for seven dollars for extra superfine, and ten to eleven for“family ”? Looking at the wholesale prices quoted from the northern markets, many are surprised that flour should sell at prices so much lower there than those in our own mar- kets. Our merchants contend that if the flour quoted in those markets were sold in Wash- ington, it would be returned by the pur- chasere, and the merchants would be losers. Flour sold by merchants in this city is sup- Ee by mills in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and bas to pass stringent in- spection, which is said to be the best in the country. It would be nonsense for a mer- chant to attempt to pass off defective flour here, where every housewife is an excellent judge of the article. Tho prices are high, cox- trary to the wishes of the merchants ; for this fact is the reason why purchasers are few and profits small. Merchants ardently desire the time when every family can and will purchase a barrel of flour, and bake its own bread. Tue Ixcenpianies —The two men, Noble Grayson and Richard Thomas, who were ar- rested by Officer Kimball, charged with burn- ing the stables of Mr. Shreeve, on Seventh street, had an examination yesterday before Justice Goddard. After hearing all the evi- dence, the justice committed them for trial at criminal court. There are five cases against them : the burning of Mr. Adams’, Mr. Hun - berger’s, and Shreeve’s two stables making four cases; and the attempt to burn Mr. Mac- key’s property the fifth case. The examina- tion of the other two, who were arrested on suspicion of being concerned, resulted in their release by Justice Smith. Tur Sea or Ice.—We need hardly say that the public is to be afforded its first peep at the great spectacular drama of “‘ The Sea of Ice,” to-night, for the outside excitement has been up to fever heat for some days, and conse- quently everybody is well posted up as to the time at which this exciting drama, which has been so long in preparation, is to be produced. From what we hear of the remarkablo run this piece has had in Baltimore, we shall go to- night to see its representation with high an- ticipation. Disorperiy —A gentleman informs us that last nigbt a number of persons were assembled on Seventh strect, near I, and were engaged in the manly sport of dog fighting They set the animals to fighting, and if any moderate persons attempted to prevent it, they would threaten to beatorkillthem. This kind of sport in one of the most frequented thorough faree, is: certainly not very creditable to the city. ANOTHER FINE MUSICAL TREAT, it will be seen by the advertisement in another column, is to be offered toourcitizens. The programme for the concert to-morrow night of the Ninth street Methodist Protestant Church has, we learn, been sclected with great care ; and the various gems of the selection will be delivered by the first available musical talent to be ob- tained. See advertisement. VANDERWERKEN’S Line or Omnipuses is, we hear, undergoing a complete renovation, with ten new coaches and » new stock of horses. The energetic proprietor of this line has also now runnipg, with an eye to the ac- commodation of the public, a line of omni- buses to the Navy Yard as late as nine o'clock at night. Tux American Homgoratnic Institute, composed of the practitioners of the United States, will hold their annual meeting in this city in June, at the Smithsonian Dr. Paine of Albany, an eloquent and successful Ho- meopathist, will deliver the anrual address The p ciass are invited at all the sittings of the Convention Tae Turd Cotituon Party of the Monu- mental Club comes off to-night, at Harmony Hall. “A word to the wise,”? &c Watcn Retcrns.—Several persons were taken to the guard house last night for trifling effences, but all were discharged with a little good advice from the Captain, and the sitting Justice, Morsell. ———— GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gzorcetown, May 13, 1856. Capt. Levin Jones, one of the veterans of 1312, died in our city last night. He was ori- ginally from the Eastern Shore, Md , but for the last fifteen to twenty years a resident of our town, and a clerk in the Treasury Depart- ment. In the early part of the war of 1312, the captain volunteered his services in de- fence of his country. Most of the timo he was under the immediate command of Gen Scott, and was engaged in several sanguinary con- flicts—amoug them that of Chippewa and Lundy’s Lane. He was universally esteemed by our citizens as a gentleman and good citi- zen, and was on several occasions elected to represent them in the Councils of the town he first boat Inden with coal arrived at the Swanton Co’s. docks yesterday. The beautiful little canal packet Argo, and her accommodating officers, is Aaily sronin in favor with the traveling public. e would advise all who may contemplate making an excursion in the direction of Harper's Ferry or any of the Mas ‘a Springs this summer to take this route. Itis by far the safest, cheap- est, and most pleasant. Lhe Democratic Association declined last night the election of a delegate to the Cincin nati Convention until next Thursday night, when another mecting will be held to consider the matter The West Georgetown M E Ch: i dediested on next Sabbath, | nwreh I#to be Flour is held this morning at $5.87a$6; market steady but not active. Red wheat $! 30, white $1.35a$1 40 for good qualities, Sprctator. ——————————————S ee CLOcks—CLOcK s—cLocKs —A GREAT var! of CLOCKS, a'l warranted to, keep time one year, at Z J. ROBINSON'S, 349 P.nosylvanis avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. ap 2-im Prof. De Grath wants all sufferers from effects of the tn- clement weather lately, to call and procare bottle of his Pleavant RUKCTRIC OL, It cures like magic. Prices 25, 50, and $1 per bottle. Professor De G@rath feels tt to be his daty to himself and to Ld coger to state explicitiy, that the ‘le offered forsale by Mrs. A E. Smith, called in her a ‘tinementa Doctor Smith, A. mith, Chemist, &c., &c., is not “De Grath’s Mectric On. Mrs. Smith's pretenstons to a knowledge of the prepara- tions of this celebrated remedy, arizes frem her conneciion with Mr. Gal B, Simi rmerly engsced with Prof De Grath in keep! the books and correspondence of De Grath 2 Co, but ne instrneted in the mannfacture of the medt. cine, The parties have neither the right or the ability to make “ De Grath’s Electric O),” and no Imitation cf it can | shat the wonderful effects of the original, as prepared by ‘rofesser De Grath biimeeif at his old and weil known estab- mee” No, 39 South Kighth street, below Chestnat, Phila- elpbta. a Drugeiets will address their orders to him alone, Soid by all Druggivis, and by CHAS. STOTT & CO., Agents, Washington. m 10-tf — DIED, On the 10th instant, at his residence near Ten- allytown, Mr GILES DYER, for many years a c’erk in the office of the Auditor for the Post Of- fice Department On the 3d instant, JAMES WILLIAM, infant son of John B. and Mary Ann Davidson, aged 1 month and 24 days WANTS. ANTED IMMEDIATELY—THREE OR four dress makers who ktave a perfect knowledge of the business. Also, a competent pov ne wore Sioa escw ie machine, towhom be highest price will be paid. Apply at No 195 F street, between 17th and 18:h m 13 3t ANTED.—A SERVANT COMPETENT to cook, wash and irom for a small family. Recommendations required. Inquire at No. 417 Hi street, between 11th and 12th m 13-2t* ANTED —A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH andiron. Also, a young woman as nurse and chambermiid. Apply with recommendations at No. § north A street, Capitol Hill m 13-2t* ANTED—AT THE NORTHWEST corner of Pennsylvania avenue and i7th street, an honest colored boy from 12 to 15 years old, to run errands and do house work. m 13-2 ANTED —A PEKSON TO DO LABOR- ing work in a printing o&ce. The work is comparitively light. Apply to THOS McGILL Printer, 7th street, three doors beiow Odd Fe'- lows’ Hall. m 13-tf ANTED.—EVERY BODY TO KNOW that ARNY & SHINN are the sole proprie tors of the District for Turner Brothers celebrated Ginger Wine, and other Liquors. Send your orders to No. 57 Green street Georgetown. in 13-6t (intel, nd Organ ) ANTED.—A MIDDLE AGED WHITE ‘woman, (American) one that is able todo general house work in a family of five peers (no children.) Tosuch a persen a good home is guaranteed and a fair compensation paid. Refer- ence as to character required. Inquire at No. 416 6th street, east side, between F ani mi12.3t* ANTED.—A DRUG CLERK, ONE WHO perfectly understands bis business, and is competent to take entire charge of a drug store Also, a youth who wishes to learn the business. Address ‘‘ Drug Store”? immediately through the City Dispatch, prepaid. m 12-3t# ANTED.—A HORSE, SULKY, AND Hamess. Any one having the aboveor ether cf them con probably find a purchaser by address- ing a note to Box 14/7, Georgetown, stating where they can be seen. m 10-3t ANTED—A YOUNG MAN PERFECTLY acquainted with the prescription business, and whe can give good testimonials for character and competency in his business, will hear of a desirable situation by addressing PHARMACY, Washingt : 10—f Were —A WHITE MAN AND Woman, either married or single, to work on a farm three miles from the cityon see pen road. The man t> work on the farm, capable and trustworthy to take the direction in the proprietor’s absence, One acquainted with gardening preferred. The woman to perform the usual duties in a farm house, and assume the direction when necessary. None need apply who cannot give recommenda- tions as to their character and ability. To such persons liberal wayes und permanent employmeat will be given. Address ‘‘ FARMER”? at this office m 10-3t* NTED—A PASTRY COOK, AND A woman to assist in the kitcben. Also,a steward and several waiters Apply at No. 233 F street. m 9-lw* y J ANTED —TWO AGHNTS FOR THE publishing firmof Marten, Johnson & Co , of New York. Suitable men will appy to JAMES CARTER, 6% street, between D and E, Island, before 9 o’clock a. m , or after 4 o’clock pm. m 8-e03t COOK WANTED.—GERMAN OR COL- cred preferred. She must understand the business thoroughly, come well recommended and not be afrald of work. Ask for F. K. at the Star Office. m 6-tf AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO ; find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, ovel or square O11 Paintings, large and small Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and =, size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with disratch. Also, alot of cast-iron Bracketts, enitable for shelving, &c.,on hand. Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Regiit,and Looking Glass Plates Inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. FOR S4LH AND RENT. [Ses first page for other Rentand Sale no’ ] OR SALE —A SMALL PARM OF 43 Acres, 2} mniles west of Beltsville. It is offered in exchange for sity property or materials and labor in the erection of a house in the city willbe taken in exchange Apply to LANSDALE & KIRK- WOOD, Real Estate Agents, No. 514 Seventh street m 13-3t* OR RENT.—A DWELLING HOUSE very conveniently arranged, with ali the mod- em improvements. Possession given {mmedi- ately. Inquire at No, 3531 street, between 13th and Mth. to 13-20% NE LARGE ROOM HANDSOMELY FUR- nished, and one large sized single room for rent, with board {f desired. There is a large yard attached to the house, making it desirable for afamily with children. Location pleasant, and terms moderate Two table boarders can be commodated. Apply to No. 469 10th street, be- tween D and E, cast side m 13-3t* OR RENT.—A TWO STORY FRAME Warehouse on E street north, between 10th and ilth streets, an excellent stand for a second hand furniture store, or a cabinet making estab- lishment, having been occupied for such kind of business for about twenty years past. Apply to SARAH H. STEWART, No. 500 16th street west below C. m 13-31* OR RENT—TWO NEATLY FURNISHED Bed Rooms on reasonable terms at Mr. DA- VISON’S, over Messrs. Gait & Bro., Jewelry Stere, Peun. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. m 12-tf VOD AND COAL YARD, &c.. FOR SALE AND KENT —A Wood Yard, office anda nearly new coal scale, one of Fairbanks’ patent for sale, and a large yard for rent. 1so, a small frame house and lot on 20th street, between L. end M streets, for sale. Enquire of JAMES DAILY, New York avenue, between 13th and Ith streets, or corner of L and 4th sts. m 12-3t* OR RENT.—THE GENTLEMAN WHO rented the House on 12th street, between G and H, having failed to take it, the house hes been fitted npand is again offered for rent In- quire of RK. BATES, at Mis Wennell< 12th street, between G and F, orat the Clerks Office H.R.U.S m 10-3t* OR RENT OR SALE—A TWO STURY and half brick House, No. 246 C street Rent seid oi Cc. B. GRAHAM. m 7- {OR RENT.—SEVERAL OF ‘THOSE DE- lightful country residences with lerge gardens attached, at Kendall Green, baviny beer put in thorough repair, are now for rent at the low price of $150 a year. For beauty of location and health- iness of situation, these residences are unsur- passed, offering, as they do. extraordinary induce- ments toall who prefer the salubrity of country air to the sultriness and dustofthecity. Distance from the Post Office a mile and a quarter. Appl to WM. STICKNEY, at bjs residence No. 3 Kendall Green. m5-2w aero sore SINGLE GENTLEMEN and a gentleman and his wifecan obtain board at No 459 10th street, between E and F, at 58 per weik. m™ 12-Lw WARD FOR A GENTLEMAN AND HIS wife, er two single gentlemen, ina private family p easantly located, No. 590 12th street, Is- land. m 12-e031* OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES, ON THE 8. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen withrooms, Be th st ge board. Lest os a eee render those comfortable who may favor With their patronage. apo—te AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALES. ee By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE'S SALE OF SMALL FRAME Heuse and Let the Island.—On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May 20th, at 6 nibeeeies on the premises, by virtue of a deed trust, dated October Ist, 1835, and duly recorded in Liber J. A. 8., No. 104, foltos 398,399, 400, and 401, one of the land records for Washington county, the subscriber will sell at pubtic auction, the west half of Lot No 23, in Square No. 496, ronting 25 feet on south F. between 4% and 6th streets west, running back 79 feet 9 inches to a 30 feet alley, with the improvements, consisting of a nearly new two-story Frame Dwelling-House, containing four good rooms, with an excellent kitchen detached from the main building. A pump of excellent water is near by. ‘Terms Cash. B JOST, Trustee. m isa JAS. C. McGUIRK, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. very DESIRABLE DWELLING Ho at Public Sale.—On FRIDAY AFT. NOON, June6th, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of Lots No. 8 and 10, in Davidson’s subdivision of square No. 340, fronting 15 feet 6 inches On Ilth street west between M and N streets north, running back 92 feet to a public al- ley, with the improvements, consisting of a sub- By JAS. ture Do Handsome wal: Rush-seat rece; Two six-light Gilt Window Velvet Ta Oticioth, French China Handsome hig stantial, well-finished three-story and basement brick Bwelling-House, containing eight rooms, F a lconventently arranged, with closets, ace There | Bo mi ans js also a well of Leas water and a good cellar on the premises, and the whole property is very desi- rable to any m desiring a comfortable dwel- ling in that healthy and pleasant part ef the city. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 mosths, with interest, secured by adeed of trust Requisites. on the premises Jf the terms of sale are not | notes. bearing comp jed with within five days the property will | _™ 12-d be resold at the risk and expense of the lefauiting Purchasers. ‘Title indisputable idler m JAS C. McGUIRE, Auct’r A Wes USTEE’S SALE.—WILL BE EX- posed to public sale on SATURDAY, the 2ith day of May, at4 o'clock, the following de- scribed property, lying and being in Fairfax county, Jn the Stat-of Virginia, under a deed of teust from Henry Schuen and Elizabeth his wife, to the subseribers, to secure a debt due to Henry C. Stroman. Beginning at a mulberry tree desig- nated on the original plat with letter G and mu ning south filfty-one and.one half degrees East sixty five poles, then North forty-four degrees, att sixty-eight poles, then Nerth eighteen de- grees East forty-nine poles, then North fifty-five degrees, West twelve poles,then North two degrees wr st elihtr-nine poles until it strikes the Binnuet Roun, then bv and with the meandering of the said run, until it intersects a line from the begin- ulng on the original plat from point G to K of a course north eighteen degrees east to the besrin- ning, contalning seventy five a more or jess. One-half the southwest part, wi provements, is the portion to be sold. The terms of the sale are cash. Three hundred dollars of which is to be Need as earnest mone; immediately after the sale. In default of suc! payment the property will be immediately again offered for cee he arecemplicd with. WM. EST, B. F. MACKALL, } reste, m 13-e0ts By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Sele.—On MONDAY MORNING, May [9tb, at 10 o’ciock, at the resi- dence of Capt. Thom, U. 8. A, on 17th street. between H and I streets north, I'sball rell all of the Furniture and Hou:ekeeping Heffects, com- nising— bamask covered Sofas, Lounges, and Chairs Marble te centre Table, card Tables Walnut Whatnot, fancy Chairs Window Curtains, Shades and Curtains T=pestry, 3 ply, and Venetian Carpets Oflcloth, Matting, Rugs Handseme Engravings, Bronzes, mantle O:na- ments Mahogany Sideboard, walnut dining Table ne seat, dining, and chamber Chairs amelled and gilt chamber Cottage Set a’nut dressing and plain Bureaus Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Washstands Superior hair and husk Mattresses Sclsters and Pillows, tollet Sets White china dinner, desert, and tea Ware Silver plated Castors, cake Baskets Table Cutlery, Glassware, &c ‘Together with a general assortment of kitchen requisites ‘Terms: 230 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and $0 days, for satisfactorily endorsed west, Mahogany Do Olclot Bureaus, V Castors, premises. ap 2i-d m 9- No. 55. sae ap 2i-cokds i> Im: shail sell, en ¢ ments, which ‘Terms at sal ap i0-d m3-d m&d FRIDAY MORNING, May at the residence of Maj. 8t. C. between 17th and 160) family declining housekeeping High and low- C. McGDIRE, Auctioneer. XCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNIL- 16th, at 10 o’clock, Denny, on H street, streets, I shell sell all bis Furniture and oe eed comprising — Mahogany hair spring-seat Sot . v arm and Parlor Chairs, Rockers Marble top pier, centre, and sofa Tebies nut Etagere, corner Stands ption Chairs, Ottomans ilt gas Chandliers les, Cornice, bronze, Candela- bras Oak hall Sct, walrut Hat-tree try and three ply Carpets jatting , stair Carpets Mahogany extension dining and side Tabies Oak cane seat dining Chairs Mantel Clock Dinner Set, gold-band Tea Set Silver-plated Castors, table Cutlery Britannia Tea Let, Glassware Four superior mahogany Chamber Suites, com- Frising in each— hpost Beadstead Marble-top Dressing Cabinet Double Wardrobe, marble top Washstand Cane seat Chairs and Rockers Granite tollet Sets, fire Sets, Rugs Superior curled hair and husk Mattresses Window Shades and Superior Refrigerator and Cooking Stove ‘ogether with a general assortment of Kitchen Pillows, ‘Terms: $30 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed interest. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. C. McGUIRE, Aucticneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—On FRIDAY MORNING, May 24, at 10 o’clock, at No. 562 Pennsylvania avenue, between itt and 2d streets shall sell the Furniture and Effects of a ) Viz: rlor Chairs card Tables Sofa, arm and centre, side, an Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Lounges Window Curtains, Shades, Clocks Three ply. ingrain, and other Carpets is Rugs, Stair Carpets st Bedsteads Vardrobes, Washstands Fourteen superior Feather Beds, Bolsters and iliows Counterpanes, Comforts, Blankets Mahogany dining snd side Tables ‘able Cutlery, Fire Irons Mahogany Sideboard, Coffee Urn Excellent cooking and other Stoves Together with a general assortment of Kitchen Utenslis P.S. The House {s oe Rent; inquire on the AS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ip The above sale is postponed in con- uence of the rain, until WEDNESDAY MORNING, May ith. same hour and place. a JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auct. By A.GR ; EW TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE and Let at Anction.—On FRIDAY ,the 2d May next, I shall sell, in front of the premi- ses, at 6 o'clock p m., a good new two-story frame House. with five good and conveniently ar- ranged rooms, fronting on 22d street, near corner of H street north, being part lot No. 1, in Square Auctioneer. Terms: One-third cash; the balance in 6 and 12 months, for notes, bearing interest from day of A decd giver and a deed of trust taken. A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ediutely after the above sale I he premises, Lot No. 7, ia 124, fronting on 19th street, between New York avenue and north D street, with the improve- are a Frame House, &c Also, Lot No. 4, in square east of square No. *7 fronting on north C, between 20th A. GREEN, Auct. i>" The above sale is postponed in conse- quence of the rain until WEDNESVAY, the 7th instant, same hour. e. A. GREEN, Auctioncer. ic The above sate is further postponed in conrequence of the rain uatll TUESDAY, the 13th instaut, same hour. A. GREEN, Auct Zist sts. notes bearing interest misd JAS. C McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Aucticneer. EKY VALUARLE IMPROVED PROP. avenue, opposite ublic Auction.—On SR NOON, May 19th, at 6 o’cik on the premises. I shall offer at public sale, part of Lot No. 1, in Square No. 46!, fronting 22 feet en Pennsylvania avenue, between 6th and 7th :t: west, running through that width toncrth B st., together with the improvements, which consist of a building on Pennsylvania avenue, containin seven rooms, With a basement, and a substanti four-story brick building on B street, used asa storehouse; the principal store (which extends from street to street) 1s occupied by E. Tucker & Co , as a Hardware store This property yields an annual rent of $1,600 and offers great inducements to persons seeking a Profitable investment. The terms of sale will be: One-third cash, and the balance in one, two, three four and five years, for noies bearing interest, secured by deed of trust upon the property. m 13-eo&ds C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. street, at A 6 inches, runni of the Island _in 10-4 o’clock, at the By JAS. C. Mc6GUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE OF Unimp: ed Property.—On THURSDAY AFTER- NOON, May 15th, at 43g o’clock, at the auction rooms, I shail sell, without reserve, Lots No. 10 and !1, in squore No, 154, situated at the cornerof for delivery. ‘Terms cash. north N and 17th streets, fronting 155 feet on 17th m 12-4 street, 129 feet 5 inches on nerth N street, and 105 Sees feet 6 inches on New Hampshire avenue, and con- By JAS. taining 23,711 square feet. ‘Terms: One-third cash; residue in 6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by a docd of trust on the premises. JAS. C.McGUIRE, m 12-4 Auctioneer. | Commissioner of the Public Buildings, the fol- By A. GR , Auctioneer. “tes ‘Pisce City Lots belonging to the ALE BY CATALUGUE OF AN EXTEN. Square. No. of Lets. sive Stock of the best quality of Beot 3 64 Shoes at Auction.—On WEDNESDAY, the Bry Sando 14th instant, I shall sell, by catalogue, at the Boot 513 and Shoe Store No. 156 Seventh street, between D ri} rt of 23 and KE, at 10 o’clock a. m., aa excellent assort- 116 , 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 ment of Ladies and Gentlemen’s, Misses and 551 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Boys’ Boots and Shors The stock being of a general assortment we deem it unnecessary to specify. The Catalozue, giving a full description, will be ready for delivery on Monday, the 12th instant. Gentlemen in the trade will please call at my store and obtain them ‘Terms of auction sale: Under $25 cash; over $25 a credit of 2 and 4 months, for notessatisfacto- rily endorsed, bearinginterest A.GREEN, m 10-4 Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Aucticneer. XCELLENT HOUSEHOLD AND Kitch- en Furniture, Bar Fixtures, Liquors, &c., at Auction.—On MONDAY, the !9th in stant, I shall sell at 10 0’clock a m., at the resi- dence of Mrs. Foy, at the corner of New Jersey avenue and D streets, near the Railroad Depot, an excelient assortment of Furniture, viz: Mahogany Divans, Lounges, Chairs, Ottomans Do — marble tep dress and other Bureaus Do centre and sofa Tablesand Washclosets Do — dining, breakfast, and cord Tables Do French Bedsteads, large Wardrobe, and Sideboard Gilt frame and other Looking Glasses, Paintings, and Engravings Cottage ard maple Bedsteads, Wardrobes, and Chairs Walau Acowetene dining, writing, and other Vables Girandoles and mantle Ornaments, Clocks, &c. A Jarge assortment of china, glass, and ciockery Ware and Castors 12 fine feather Beds and Bedding, hair and shuck Mattresses Painted Blinds and painted Window Shades Brussels, 3 ply, and other Carpets and Rugs Passage Ollcloth, brass Audirons and Fenders Refrigerator, Chafin Dishes And a lage assortment of Kitchen Requisites Also, the Bar Fixtures and a good lot of Liquors, Terms cash, THE HOTEL IS ALSO FOR RENT, AND will be rented to a good tenant at a moderate rent. This hotel is in thorough repair, and presents rate inducements to persons wishing to embark in the hocel business, as the house is very conveniently arranged and vearthe Depot. Apply to Mrs. Foy, on the premises, or to the subscriber. m 12 6t A. GREEN, Auct’r. at the risk and ser. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Sypteere AND DESIRABLE FRAME Dwelling House at Auction.—On TUES- DAY AFTERNOON, May 13th, at 6 o'clock, ou the premises, I shall sell parts of Lots num- bercd 11 and 12, in the subdivision of Square No. 526, commencing for the same on Fourth street west 17 feet 1l inches from the southwest corner of said lot numbered 11, and running thence north along said street 14 feet, thence east £8 feet, and thence south [4 feet, thence west 88 feet, to said sweet, being the place of beginning, with the im- provemen:s, Consisting of a new and neaily-bvilt ee houre, comtalning 6 rooms, with a good cellar The above property is eltuated on Fourth street west, be.ween Hi and I streets north, in a rapidly 24 mont By JAS. veil on Tenth street This property Commissioner of DAY At TERNOON the Auction Rooms, apU-tew __ tres’ Market House. Pennsvivania avenue, witn the By A. GREEN. Auc'‘loneer. ANDSOME BUILDING LOT ON MA- ryland avenue near the corner of 10-h tion.—On TUESDAY. the 13th instant, ] shall sell, in front of the premises. at 6 lock p. m., part of Lot No.6 in Square No 385, havirg a front on Maryland avenue, near the corner of 10th street west, on the Island, of 33 ft ing back 79 feet. is Terms: One third cash; balance in 1, 2and 3 years, tbe purchaser to give notes for the defer red payments, bearing interest from day of sale; a deed given snd a deed of trust taken All con- veyancing at the cost of the purchaser A. GREEN. Aut By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. WO THOUSAND VOLUMES of RARE and Valuable Books at Pablic Auction. On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY INGS, May 20th and ist, commencin auction rooms, we sha)! sel P.3.—Persons at a distance will be furnistea with cataiogues upon application to the Auction- ___JAS._C. McGUIRE, Auet’r. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. JOVERNMENT SALE OF VACANT Lots inthe City cf Wasningten.—Un TUES- May 27th, at 3 o’clock, at shal: sell, by order ef the “16, 17, 18, 2% 3 south half of 15 11, 15, 16, 17, and 19 4 i 1, 2,3, and4 5 4 4 4 1 3 11, 12, 13, 14 ,5,8,9, 10 11, , 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 +5, 6,7, 8, 32,9, 16, 11, 12 12,3, 4,'5, 6, 15, 16 Terms of sale: One-third cash; the residue in two equal payments, at 6 and 12 months, with in- terest. The terms of the sale must be complied with in five days thereafter, or the property will be resold expense of one a eon B BLAK Commissioner of Public Buildings __3.€. MeGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. {OR SALE, THAT VERY VALUABLE Property opposite the Northern Liber. on Oth street.—Wiil be sold at auction, on FRIDAY, May i6tb, at 6 m., on the premises, Lot No. 17, in Davidson’s subdivision of square 372, with the improvements which rents for over $500 per year. ‘This is an excellent stand for an — and enbances in vere — y sees 3 000 cash ; lance in month site interest and eecured by a deed of A GREEN, Anct. ©. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. ESLRABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY t, near Pennsylvavia ar- -—On ESDAY AFTERNOON Mith, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall rt of Lot No. 5 in Square west, between C street north handsomely located on Mary- land avenue in the most rapidly improving pert EVE at six @ por- tion of the Library of Thomas t wha: k, formerly atents, consisting of rare and choice Scientific, Historical, Literary and Miscel- laneous Works, a full description of which will be furnished in a comple catalogue, now ready kind of bus- iS and 0. 330, frontin, improvements, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED FRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH, Latest end highly Important from Kansas. Sr. Louis, May 12 —The steamer Star of West, from Kansas on Saturday, arrived here to-day with highly important news from that Territory. Governor Robinson and family took passage on the Star of the West at Lex- ington, while on his way hither. Gov. Robin son was waited upon by a committee appointed by the citizens, and notified that they should detain him on the ground that be was fleeing from the Territory to avoid an arrest on an in- dictment for treason, which had been found against him by the grand jury of the U.S. district court. Robinson replied that he had been informed by one of that jury that an at- tempt had been made to find a bill, but it had failed. This did not satisfy the committee ; and they insisted that Robinson should remain. ile finally consented to do so, on the persuasion of Mr Parkinson, captain of the boat, and Mr. ag of epee a he committee ag: to send a messenger to Kansas to ascertain if an indictment had been found, and if not, all expenses for de- tention were to be paid. The committee con- sisted of Gen Shields, Mr. Sawyer, and a number of the most respectable citizens It is reported here that a dispatch from Leavenworth has been received, stating that an armed body of men were ¢x rowte for Law- rence, for the purpose of destroying the evi- deuce taken before the Congressional com- mittee. While Gov Reeder wes in attendance at a session of the Committee at Lecompton, on the evening of the 8th, thedeputy marshal served on him a writ to appear before the grand jury at that place to answer the charge of con- tempt, for having refused to comply with a summons from the grand jury, previously served upon him Reeder refused to obey the writ, and appeeled tothe committee; but they decided that they had no power in the case. Messrs. Howard and Sherman, however, ex- preseed their opinion that Reeder was protect- ed from arrest by privilege; but Mr. Oliver dissented, and said that the Committee could not stand between him and the marshal. Reeder said that although his life was in dan- ger in Lecompton he would remain, on his privilege, in attendance at the sittings of the Commiitee, and warned the marsbal and his assistant to touch him st their peril. The hal left, but was expected to return on the 9th with the U.S dragoons Judge Lecompte charged the grand jury on Mondsy, the 5th, to indict all the State offi- cers and members of the Legislature for high treason; but up to the 9th no such indiot- ments had been found by the Court, so far as their proceedings had been made public. The New Orleans Post Office Case New Orveans, May 12 —The case of the United States »s, Ex-Postmaster W. G. Ken- dall, of this city, charged with embezzling the contents (money) of a letter from Galveston, Texas, to a firmin New Orleans. has been con- tinued to the next term of the U.S. court, at the instance of the U. S. District Attorney. The defence pressed for a trial, offering to ad- mit in evidence the testimony of absent wit- nesses heretofore introduced. Municipal Inauguration. Paitavetpaia, May 13.—Mayor Vauz was inaugurated at noon to-day. The oath of of fice was administered by Judge Thompson In a brief speech the Mayor said he would make no promises further than that he would administer the laws as he understood them, and to the best of his ability, and take the responsibility. Pennsylvania Know Nothing Convention. Harnzisnurc, May 13-~—The Erie Know Nothing State Convention is in session with closed poors. Sixty delegates are present. A. W. Benedict has been chosen President. Outsiders are in doubt as to the object of the convention, but the twelfth-seation wing of the party predominates Gov. Johnston and Gen. Small are among the delegates. New Orleans Markets. New Orveans, May 12.—Cotton—Sales to- day of 4,000 bales ost of the transactions took place before the publication of the steam- er’s news The market was unsettled at the close. Baltimore Markets Battiwore, May 13.—Flour is steady and in good demand. Howard street $6. There was nothing done in other brands, but City Mills and Ohio was offered at $6 Wheat is firm; good to prime reds $1 35 a$1.42; fair to mele whites $1.52a81.60; and prime extra $1.65a81.75. Corn is firm; white 48a50c.; yellow 50a532. There was some movement in provisions, but operations were not heavy. Baoon shoul- ders Sadic.; sides 9ia9ic.; hams 10a12¢c.; mess pork $18 50. New York Markets. New York, May 13.—Flour is dull; sales of 1,000 bbls.; common to good State $5 50a$5 75, common to low of cxtra Ohio $5.87a$6 37; good to standard Southern $6.25a$6.87; fancy to extra do. $7a$8 37. Wheat is firm; sales of 4,000 bushels; South- ern white $1.80. Corn has declined ; sales of 30,000 bushels; Southern mixed 53a5¥c Pork has advanced ; sales of 500 bbis mess $19 37aS19 50. Beof is firm; sales of 600 bbls. Chicago repacked at $10a$13_ Lard is im- proving; sales of 1,000 bbis. at 104c. Whisky is drooping; sales of 250 bbls. Obio Be By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ¥ VIRTUE OF A DECKEE OF THE Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, made in the case of W.S. Nicholls against Jas. B Frere’s heirs, the subscriber will sell, at auc- tion, to the highest bidder, between five and six o'clock p.m.,on SATURDAY, the 26th day ef the present month of April, in front of the premi- ses, Lot No 14, in Square No. 66 in Washington city and District aforesaid. This lot is situated on the north side of K street, opposite the new West Market, fronting 47 feet on said street. Terms of sale: One-fourth of the purchase mo- ney to be — on the day of sale; the residue in 6, 12and 18 months from said day, with interest thereon, purchaser to give bis notes therefor. On default of the purchaser for the space of five days tocomply with the terms of sale the subscriber reserves the privilege to resell, at the risk of the defaulter, on such terms and at such time as the subscriber sees iit. INO. MARBURY, Trustee ap S-eots i McGUIRE, Auct. The above sal postponed until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, May Ist, at six o’clock, on the premises. JOHN MARBURY, Trustee. ap Ba J.C. Me6UIRE, Anct ir The above sale is postpened in co: uence of the rain until WEDNESDAY AF- TERNOON, May 7, same hour and place. INO. MARBURY, Trustee. m2 J. C. MeGUIRE, Auct. Up" The above sale is further Coaeee. in consequence of ther:inunt!1 WEDNESDAY, May the lath, same hour and place. JOHN MARBURY, Trustee m&8-ecokds J.C. McGUIRE, Au>tioneer. PERUVIAN GUANO at the lowest cash market price. COLUMBIAN 6GUA- NO, containing lerge oportions of neutral NOSPHATEOR Lime apd free ProsPnoric eg in bags of 160 lbs. each. SUPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME in bags of 160 Tbs. each, or in barrels as ferred RLLEN SS CELEBRA- TED REAPING AND MOWING MACHINE gig eg , ot very description PLOWS AND AGRI- CULTURAL & HOR- TICULTURAL IM - PLEMENTS A full assortment of the cho cest FIBLD & GARDEN SEEDS. R. L. ALLEN, 129 and 191 Water st., New York. New York, May 7th, 1856.—m 9-8t vin isting of a two-story brick D ing House | ———————__—* ————________ oy pera) Pelee = el evens: and back building, containing 9 rooms RK BOSTON.—THE SCHR. PEARL has ‘erms: One-fourth cash; residue in 6, 12, and ‘germs: One-third cash; the residue in six and arrived and will have quick dispatch eftonte pry he notes bearing interest, secured by akon notes =e interest, and se- | for the above port. nee og OR 5 cul a trust on mises. - (wm mod. JG, MeGUIRE, Aust. | m7 101 Water street, : J. G. MoGUIRE, Auct,