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others. The com- speeches overrunning ir. Blake, Mr. Cooke Visitixe Frrawen —The Good Will Engine Company of Philadelphia, accompanied by Henry's talented Cornet Band, arrived in this by the afternoon train of cars The visiting firemen are sixty-two in number, and all stout men, and probably as fine looking a body of men as Were ever attached to any company of fire- men visiting this city. The splendid engine which they brought with them was built by Agnew, of Philadelphia, and has been in ser- years; but the care which has jhown by the fact that yesterday it looked as good as new ‘The offi- cers in charge of the company are Messrs W. J. Pascoe, chief, and G. W. Ogden and Geo. Maurgitroyd, assistant marshals. Will Company was received at the railroad depot by the Columbia Fire 0om- pany, im citizen’s dress, and by them con- ducted through Pennsylvania avenue to the President's Mansion, and from thence through the Northern Liberties to the Fifth Ward; and, after depositing the engine in charge of they proceed to the ey are guests of the city yesterda: from Baltimore. been taken with it the Columbia Com United States hotel We understand that it is the intention of the company to visit the navy yard and Mount Vernon to day. Wetrustthey will be pleased with their visit to the metropolis. They are in excellent hands, and every effort will be made to give them satisfaction. Tu» Farr or tue Istanp Laptes, now be- ing held at Carusi s saloon, is for an object that should touch every humane heart, viz: to provide the poor class of children with de- cent apparel to attend church and school in This is an intelligible, practical home charity, and one upon which all denominations can meet ss common ground, we should think. The ladies of the Island have always shown themselves foremost in every good work, and therefore it does not surprise us to find them We took a look at the Fair (ladies included) last night, and if their success is half commensurate with the at- tractiveness of themselves, and the articles upen their tables, the poor children of the city may count upon a most satisfactory re- plenishment of their wardrobes. leading off in this. Tus Sea or Ick was performed at the Na- tional Theatre to a crowded and fashionable It is perhaps the finest » rodueed in this city. scene must be witnessed to be appreciated. of the ice last night, the one uninterrupted shout for many minutes—the effect was really grand. We would again call attention to the enter- prize and liberality with which the manage- ment of the National have catered for the gratification of our citizens. After the breakin audience continu Forciste Extry —Yesterday, Mr. Samuel A. Pugh made complaint to Justices Offatt and D. Smith that Mrs. Mary A. Connor alias Mary A. Van Ness had obtained possession of certain property by a forcible entry. The magistrates went to the premises, and ‘‘on view’’ and her refusal to retire from the house committed her until she satisfied the law by Mrs. Connor was placed in custody of Officer Parham, wno gave her ay the fine, which she did. ouse and lot.) we are in- formed, is located on Missouri avenue, and was the property of the late Gen. Van Ness. aying a fine of $25. #n opportunity to The property, (a Arv.icrixe Dispznsation.—We learn with in that the only son of Mr. Thornley, a autiful and mostinteresting child of some four or five years, was accidentally drowned yes- On the occasion of a late visit to the penitentiary, of which Mr. Thorn- ley is the efficient Warden, we noticed this boy, who by his beauty, his childish prattle, ly winning ways, threw perpet about that sombre edifice. loss mrust be felt most bitterly by the afflicted parents, and they have our most earnest sym- pathy in their terrible bereavement. terday afternoon. Trovstesome Neicgnsors —Near the Poto- mac, in the Seventh Ward, there is a gang of colored women, who, by the crowds of men and boys they attract, keep the neighbors in Complaints have been made: en arrested and have given security for peace ; they return to their houses, and shortly there occurs another disturbance in the neighborhood. The police officers of the Seventh Ward bave commenced to operate on this particular locality. and several property holders have told us that if this riotous gang can be dis persed the appearance and value of property will increase rapidly. A Row.—Monday cvening, a number of ic-nic in the neighborhood of e engaged in their sports they were attucked by a gang of drunken meu. who raised a political rallying ery, and attempted to force themselves in mans, determined to enjoy the evening by themselves, refused considerable fighting ensued. been engaged to preserve order. Germans had a the Park. Wh them admittance, Corer or Cyams.—Yesterday, the taking Of testimony was ordered in the case of the executors of Henry Echford vs. The trial on the facts in the case of Nathan Ww the United States was opened for aimants by Mr. Rockwell, who was fol- lowed for the govefmment by the Solicitor. Tee Meetixe.—The anti-Kaoow. Nothing meeting of the Fifth Ward, at Caspari’s, last night, was a crowded one. Dr. Magruder and Counciluias Jefferson were the orators Deetor's speech is spoken of as having been one of great ability and effective force was wholly on municipal affairs. Tes Evpine Cus Pr Nic ann Excursion te-morrew being the tiatory one of the sea- and got up besides in most attractive course ture of suecess. The season now is particularly delightful for water , Being neither two warm or toocold. © wish the party the happiest of times. Tae Opaxte —The atock of millinery goods Which Mics Wallach is to open at her bonnet ore on Saturday, is a very fine one indeed, td should be seen by all the ladies who ad- teful and fashionable bonnets, flowers, *, and desire to buy them at real bargains. Chuce Leese —The patrons of the Na- ‘onal Theatre have been much annoyed of te by crowds of men and boys at the Mou inducing buys to beg checks and ~€D buying them for ‘a fip.”” © Gulawiul gatherings. Dox't Forger tug Concert oF Sacred to be given to-might by the choir of “ The Hoar of Prayer,”’ Stepherd Song,’ and other exqui “te pon the programme, Tus overs Wii Fre Coupany.—An hs tation been extended to this company, by Mesers. Kunkel & Co., to visit the Theatre this evening, which, we understand, they will do en masse. Twar was a Pieasant Litrix Party given by the Monumental Club last night. Har- mony Hall is rapidly acquiring a renown for these agreeable, unpretentious, little re- unions. Supreme Covrr.—Mondsy—Nos 257 and 257 Charles Powers, guardian of the minor children of James Brown, jr., deceased, plain- tiff in error, vs. John J. Warren, admit inistra- tor of James Brown, jr., deceased, and same plaintiff in error vs. Thomas J. Mortee and wife, tutor and tutrix of the minor children of James Brown, jr , deceased. In error to the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Louisiana. On motion of Hon. J P. Benjamin, of counsel for defendants in error, these causes were docketed and dis- missed, with costs. Nos 113 and 114. Edward Field, plaintiff in error, vs. Pardon G. Seabury and al., and samevs same The argument of these causes was concluded by Mr. Holladay for the de- fendante in error. Nos 17 and 78. Arguello and al. vs. the United States, and the United States vs. Ar- guello and al. Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the northern district of Oalifornia. Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the said District Court in these cross ap- als. Peno. 81 Alexander Dennistoun & Co , plain- tiffs, vs Roger Stewart. Certificate of divis- ion of opinion between the Judges of the Cir- cuit Court of the United States for the southern district of Alabama, Mr. Justice Daniel de- livered the opinion of the Court, dismissing this cause and remanding the same to the said Circuit Court, no point having been certi- fied to this Court for its opinion agreeably to the act of Congress in such case made and provided. No 91. Adam Ogilvie and al. vs the Knox Insurance Company and al. Certificate of division of opinion between the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the dis. trict of Indiana Mr. Justice Daniel deliver. ed the opinion of the Court, dismissing this cauve and remanding the same to the said Cireuit Court, no point having been certified to this Court for its opinion agreeably to the ae Congress in such case made and pro- vided. No. 92. The United States vs. Cruz Cervan- tes. Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the northern district of Cali- fornia Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opin- ion of the Court, affirming the decree of the said District Court in this cause No. 93. S. S. Masters & Son vs. F Barreda & Brother. In error to the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Virginia Mr. Justice Wayne delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming the judgment of the said Circuit Court in this cause, with costs and interest No 04 The United States vs. Juan Vaca and al. Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the northern district of California. Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming the decree of the said District Court in this cause. Nos. 95 and 97. Jonathan Crockett and al., libellants, Augustus Lord, libellant, vs. the steamboat Isaac Newton, &c. Newton & Drew claimants. Appeals from the Circuit Court of the United States for the southern district of New York. Mr. Justice Curtis de- livered the opinion of the Court, reversing the deoree of the said Circuit Court in these causes. with costs No. 96. Gustavus T. Beauregard, ke. vs the city of New Orleans and al. Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Louisiana. Mr. Justice Campbell delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming the decree of the said Circuit Court in this cause, with coats. No. 98 Wm. B Culbertson vs. the steamer Southern Belle, H. B Shaw and al , claim- ants. Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Louisi- ana. Mr. Justice McLean delivered the opinion of the Court, reversing the decree of the said Cireuit Court in this cause, with costs. No. 99. The United States ws. Thomas 0. Lsrkin and al. Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the northern district of California) Mr Justice Nelson de- livered the opinion of the Court, affirming the decree of the said District Court in this cause. No. 100. The Union Bank of Tennessee vs William Jolly’s administrators. Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the northern district of Mississippi. Mr Justice Wayne delivered the opinion of the Court, re- versing the decree of the said District Court in this cause, with costs. No 101 The United States vs. Wm. G. Shackleford. Certificate of division in opinion between the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the district of Kentucky Mr. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion of the Court, dismissing this cause and remand- ing the same tothe said Circuit Court to bé proceeded with in conformity to the opinion of this Court. No. 104. Susan E Conner, widow of H. L. Conner, deseased, vs. William St. John El- liott, administrator, and al., heirs of H. L. Connor, deceased. In error to the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana for the eastern district. Mr. Justice Curtis delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming the decree of the said Supreme Court in this cause, with costs. No. 142. William Stars and a/. vs. Charles H. Peaslee. Certificate of division in opinion between the Judges of the Cireuit Court of the United States for the district of Mazsa- chusetts. Mr. Chief Justice Taney delivered the opinion of the Oourt, adjudging each of the three questions certified to be answered affirmatively. No 2 Original docket. The State of Penn- sylvania, complainant, vs. the Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company and al Mr. Jus- tice Nelson delivered the opinion of this Court, overruling the motion for a bill of review and retaxation of costs. No. 61. Dred Scott, plaintiff in error, vs Jokn F A Sandford fs error to the Cirouit Court of the United States for the district of Missouri. This cause was ordered to be con- tinued and reargued at the next term. Adjourned. [ADVERTISEMENT, To Siras H Hinn, Esa.—When an indi- vidual presents himself or allows himself to be presented for public favor, the natura) pre- sumption in the mind of every American citi- zen is, that his acts and declarations, so far as they relate to questions of public interest and policy, are fit subjects of consideration and inquiry. I desire, then, to ask you, sir, whe- ther some twelve months or more since you did not, in conversation with friends, express dissatisfaction and disgust with the American party, both on account of its principles and of the character of the individuals who made up the aggregate of thut party? And fur- thermore, whether your resignation as 9 mem- ber of that party was not written for presenta- tion or publication, and for some reasons, best known to yourself, withheld? Your failure to reply to these interrogatories will be re- arded as an admission of the facts intimated in them AN American, MAKKIED,. On the 13th Instant, by the Rev. Mr. Rodgers, WM H THOMAS to Miss ELLEN KILEY both of Fredericksburg, Va. a Fredericksburg papers copy] Cn the T2th instant, by he kes P. Lb. Wilson, Mr JOHN W. STERN, of Washington county, Md, to Miss LAURA VIRGINIA SMOUT, eldest daughter of Wim. Smoot, Esq., of Prince William co., Va DIkpb, Drowned yoteroy afternoon, May 13th, off the Penitentiary wherf in this city, THOS. JAMES THORNLEY, only son of Thomas and Mary E. ‘Tho-nley, aged 4 years, 3 months and 15 day,. His funeral will take place from tue Warden's rtments of the Penitentiary, on Thursday, the 15th instant, tel omit = m * On the morning of the [3th inst ,Ca.pt LEVIN JONES, in the year of hisage; ascidierof the war of i512, and for the !ast 20 years a clerk In the ottive of the Third Audtior of the Treasury l'e- rmen*. sr is friends and acquaintances are invited to at- tend the funeral from Christ Cturch, Georgetown D C., on Thursday, the 15th instant, at 3 oak P m. In Montpelier, N. Y., May Sth, SARAH, wife of the late Senator William Upham, aged slaty years ATEN ICE CREAM FREEZERS, ALL sizes. Prices always low. apr G. FRANCIS, 490 Sevent® st WANTS. ANTED —A GIRLIN A SMALL Fanily. Inquire of 8 J. NEWMAN, No. 961 Penn. avenue, 2 doors from 12th street. Bd 79.—WANTED TO SELL THE GEORGE- ion of a valuable All information —_ name and residence) Office. pooled boom ANTED.—A WOMAN TO DO GENERAL washing and {1 small fam'ly of two. req 2 Fourth street, opposite the Gate. m 14-3t* DRY GOODS SALESMAN WANTED — ‘We wish to employ a first class salesman. on acquainted rik oe city trade preferred. To such a permanent s ion ai will be offered. COLLEY 7th street, 2 doors north Penn. avenue. SMALL FRAME HOUSE WANTED— The advertiser desires to rent a small brick or frame house, 5 to9 rooms, situated within the range of 6th to 13th street east and west, and from the avenue H street north and sou'n. Anyone having such a house will finda id, siating the ri Tent cfthe house, A BC., City Dispatch. a liberal salary EARS, No. 523 ERVANTS WANTED.--TWO AMERICAN or German or Colored woman, one as ‘ook, washer and ironer, the other as nurse and cham- bermaid in a small family. fred Apply to JONA enn avenue, Wine, Liquor and Grocery Store. Good reference re- P LEVY, No 478 ANTED—BY A LADY,A SITUATION as seamstress in a family, or wovld like to accompany as maid, a family travelling. Any person desirous of employing in such capacity wi!l please address A. tory evidence of respectability can be given. m 14-2t# ANTED IMMEDIATELY—THREE OR four dress makers who bave a perfect knowledge of the business. Also, a competent person to work Singer’s sew! the highest price will be F street, between 17th an ANTED.—A SERVANT COMPETENT to cook, wash and fron fora small family. Recommendations required H street, between 11th and [2th ANTED —A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH andiron. Also, a young woman as nurse and chamberm:id. Apply with recommendations at No. § north A street, ANTED.—AT THE NORTHWEST corner of Pennsylvania avenue and i7tb street, an honest colored boy from 12 to 16 years old, to run errands and do house work. 3. 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. (Intel «nd Organ ) D.—A MIDDLE AGED WHITE ‘woman, (American) one that is able to do general house work in a family of five persons (no children.) To sucn a perscn a good home is guaranteed and a fair compensation paid. Refer- ence as to character required. oth street, east side, between F andG. mi2 3t* ANTED.—A DRUG CLERK, ONE WHO nds bis business, and is competert to take entire charge of adrug store Also, a youth who wishes to learn the business. Address ‘‘ Drug Store’’ immediatel City Dispatch, prepaid. 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, Washington, D.C, ANTED—A PASTRY COOK, ANDA woman to assist in the kitcten. Also,a steward and several waiters Apply at No. 233 F machine, lg Apply at No ae m 13 3t Inquire at No. 417 Inguire at No. 416 perfectly unders' ANTED.—COUNTRY BOARD CAN BE obtained at a pleasant location near Bla- pot, on reasonable terms after the 15th ‘Lhe grounds are well supplied with shade, making it a desirable retreat for families An omnibus runs twice a day, beside the convenience of the cars, thus af- fording ample faclities for persons having busi- MRS. D. JONES. through the summer. ness ia the city. FOR SALE 4ND RENT. [See first page for other Rentand Sale no'ice OGOMS AND BOARD —TWO 6 men and their wives, or fgur single centle- mes, can have pleasant and eiry rooms and board in a private family centrally located for the sum- four table boarders will aiso be taken. Address ‘* Board’’ Box 4, Star Office. PERSONS OF E desiring to commence housekeeping an op- portunity Is offered in a small neat and pleasantly si uated House containing 6 rooms, with gord yard, wocdshed, alley &c , ina good neighbor- hood, bear tue Post Uttice Department, at a mode- rate rent, together with the furniture which fs in ood condition and nearly new, having been used it will be sold asa bargain if application is made. Address P. F K., City ut afew months NING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Tu JawzstowN Socrety enjoyed a delight ful supper last night at present vere the veneral tis, Gen. Walter Jones, P. R. Fendall, Eeq., President of the Society, Auditor Phillips, ex-Alderman Fitzpatrick, J. Carroll Brent, Comaiiseioner Blake, the Messrs Tyl Jameson, Walker, Morfi McRae, Dunnington, an sat down to the table at about 10 p. m. r the cloth was removed, and the read- ing of a number of regular was addressed by the “ child of Mount Ver- loquent @ W. P. Custis, and by the venerable head of the Washington bar, Gen. Walter Jones, in with beautiful and patriotic sentiments. The President of the Society, (Mr. Fendall,) Mr. Morfit, Major McRae, ‘ Mr. Dunnington, and others briefly respond: to sentiments in appropriate terms The reference to the late officers of the So- ciety—Messrs Thomas Ritchie, John W. Mau ry, and Wm. M Overton, was done in a man- ner worthy of the lamented dead. Good feeling, and that courtesy and frank- ness that marks the Virginia character, pre- vailed throughout the evening, and until the small hours of this morning. Mr. Rupp deserves much credit for the handsome and liberal manner in which he provided for his guests, and for the exeellent wines and liquors furnished for the occasion. AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. 'OUSEHULD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture at Auetion.—On TUESDAY, the 20th instant, I shall sell, at the residence of a gentleman declining aoe rr 486, corner of 10th and N streeis north, at 10 o’clock a. m., _ pecan —— of Ragen viz: mahogany Lounges vans Do aes and rocking Chairs Do —_—marbie-top centre and sofa Tables Do dining breakfast Tables Do — dressing and other Bureaus Beésteads, Mattresses, and Wardrobes Brussels and other Carpets, Washstands Fine passage Oilcloth, Hatrack Chinas glare; and crockery Ware and Looking asses Cooking and other Stoves With a lot of kitchen requisites With many other articles which we deem unnec- essary to enumerate. Terms: Under $25, cash; over $25, a credit of thirty and sixty days, for notes satisfactorily en- dorsed, bearing interest. A. GREEN, m M-d Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. GALE BY ORDER OF THE ORPHANS’ + Court ef the Per: Effects of Themas W. Perkins, dece: On WEDNESDAY, the 2ist instant, I shall sell, by order cf the Or- phans’ Court, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m., at the late residence of Thomas W. Perkins. ceased, about 1}¢ miles from the Anacostia 0! vy Yard bridge, on the Marlborough road. Letigen, Bebe ope, all the Stock, Farming Ut - sils, V =Es, arts, and Furniture of the de- ccased, viz: 4 Horses, yoke of Oxen, 1 milch Cow 3 Wagons, 1 Carriage 1 Ox Cant and two Bodies 1 Horse Cart and two Bodies Large lot of Harness Lot of Rails and Lumber Hogsheads and Barrels, Hot-bed Sash Feather Beds, Bedding Mattresses and Bedsteads Tables, Chairs, Carpeting Oilcloth, Matting Ciocks, Looking Glasses Bureaus and Sidebcard China, Giass and Crockery Ware Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, Chest of Tools Farming and Gardening Implements With many other articles which we deem unne- cessary to enumerate. Terms cash. MARY A. PERKINS, Administratrix. m 14-eo&ds A. GREEN. Aut. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SMALL AND DESIRABLE FRAME © Dwelling H at Auction.—On TUES- DAY AFTER: N, May 13th, at 6 o’clock, on the premises, 1 shall parts of Lots num- bered 11 and 12, in the subdivision of Square No. 528, commencing for the same on F ourth street west 17 feet 11 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 14 feet, thence west 88 feet, to said street, being the place of beginning, with the im- provements, consisting of a new and neatly-br lt dwelling house, containing 6 rooms, with a good ceilar The above property is situated on Fourth street west, becween H and I streets north, in a rapidly improvirg part of the city, and is very desirable to persons desiring a sma'l neat dwelling-house. Terms: One-fourh cash; residue in 6, 12, and 15 menths, for notes bearing interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. m6-d J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. The above sale is unavoidably post- until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, the 15th instant, same hour end place. m 14-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, XCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURRI- ture and Effects at Public Sale.—On FRIDAY MORNING, May 16th, at 10 o’clock, at the residence of Maj St C. Denny, on H street, between 17th and 18th streets, I shall sell all his Furniture and Housebold Effects, comprising— Mahogany hair spring-seat Sofas bo — Armand Parlor Chairs, Rockers Marble top pier, centre, and sofa Tables Handsome walnut Et Rush-seat reception C Two six-light gilt gas Chandliers Gilt Window Enades, Cornice, bronze, Candela- bras Oak hall Set, walnut Hat-tree Velvet Tapestry and three ply Carpets Olicloth, Matting, stair Carpets Mabogany extension dining and side ‘fables Oak cane seat dining Chairs Mantel Clock French China Dinner Set, gold- band Tea Set Silver-plated Castors, table Cutlery Britannia Tea Set, Glassware Four superior mahogany Chamber Suites, com- prising in each— Handsome highpost 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 Bo'sters and Pillows, Window Shades and Curtains Beene Refrigerator and Cooking Stove ‘Together with a general assortment of Kitchen Requisizes. ‘lerms: $30 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed not®s. bearing interest m 12-d JAS. C. McSUIRE, Auct’r Uj The above sale is unavoidably post- poued until TUESDAY MORNIN#, May 20th, same hour and place J.C McGUIRE, m l4-d Auctioneer. OR RENT.—THE NORTY ROOM ON the second story of the Savings Bank Butid- ing, corner of Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, suitable for an office. made at the Saving’s Bank. OR SALE—A TWO STORY BRICK House containing 8 rooms, situated on 13th street, above New York avenue BRYANT, on G stree:. LEASANT FURNISHED ROUMS FOR rent, wih or without board,at E H. KING’S on 11th street, three doors from E and one equare from the avenue. Application to be App y to Mrs. By JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Avctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE OF Unimproved Property.—On THURSDAY AFTER- NOON, May 15th, at 43 o’clock, at the auction rooms, I shall sell, without reserve, Lots No. 10 and 11, in secre No, 154, situated at the cornerof north N and 17th streets, fronting 155 feet on 17th street, 129 feet 5 inches on north N street, and 105 feet 6 inckes on New Hampshire avenue, and con- taining 23,711 square feet. Terms: One-third cash; residue in 6 and 12 months, with Interest, secured by a dood of trust on the premises. JAS. C.McGUIRE, m it-d Auctioneer. OK SALE —A SMALL PARM OF 43 Acres, ‘% miles west of Beltsville. exchange for city property or materials and labor in the erection of a house in the city willbe taken ply to LANSDALE & KIRK- state Agents, No. 5!4 Seventh It is offered in WOOD, Real OR RENT.—A DWELLING HOUSE very conveniently arranged, with all the mod- ovements. Porxsession given immedi- M quire at No. 3531 street, between 13th OR KENT.—A TWO Waretouse on E street north, between 10th and iith streets, an excellent stand fora second band farniture store, or a cabinet making estab- been occupied for such kind of STORY FRAME lishment, having business for about twent SARAH 6. STEWART, No. 500 10th stre ‘OR RENT—TWO NEATLY FUR Bed Rooms on reasonable terms at Mr. DA- VISON’S, over Messrs. Galt & Bro., Jewel ee avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. I have for sale a large nui Lots in different parts of the city, very favorably located either for residences or business. Ap. y to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attoraeyat Law, ©. 40, Louisiana evenue, near 6th street. m5-eo OOD AND COAL YARD, & AND RENT —A Woo Y new coal scale, one of Fairbanks’ patent nd a large yard for rent. mall frame house and lot on 20th street, between L end M streets, for sale. Enquire of JAMES DAILY, New York aveaue, between 13th and i4tb streets, or corner of Land i4th sts, mber of Bulding ¢..FOR SALE ard, office anda OR SALE—A TWO STORY and half brick House, No. 246 C street Rent Cc. B. GRAHAM, $12.50 per month. FPOR RENT —SEVERAL OF THUSE DE- lightful country residences with large gardens attached, at Kendall Green, having 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- , 88 theydo extraordinary induce- 0 prefer the selubrity of country air to the sultriness and dustoftheclty Distance Office a mile and aquarter. Appiy STICKNEY, at bis reside: all Green. s Passed, offerin, ments to all w. NE LARGE ROOM HANDSO eee and Torben rent, w boar desired ‘There is a rd attached to the house, making it di Me family with children. Paiclouan terms moderate Two table MBLY FUR- ‘Ke sized single room for tion pleasant, and commodated.. Apply to No. 463 secs canoe tc: tween Dand E, eastside rn wat ba Fasc RAE dally OARD.—FOUR SINGLE GENTLEMEN and bis wifecan obtain board » between E and PF, at $3 ARD, &c.— SRS, SATES,ON THE 8. W. comer of Pennsylvania avenue sad 9th street pared touccommodste gentlemen withrooims, or without board. Every effort wilt be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Te THOUSAND VOLUMES of RARE and Valuable Books at Pablic Auction. On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVEN- INGS, May 20th and 2Ist, commencirg at six o’c'ock, at the auction rooms, we shall sell a por- tion of the Library of Thomas Ewha’ k, formeri: Commissioner of Patents, consisting of rate an choice Scientific, Historical, Literary and Miscel- Janeous Works, a full description of which will be farnished ia a comple catalogue, now ready for delivery. ‘Terms cash P.S.—Persons at a distance will be furnished With catalogues upon application to the Auciion- ir. ee: m 12-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. Me! RE, Auctioneer. D*! KABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY on Tenth street, near Pennsylvania av- enue.-On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON May Lith, at 6 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of Lot No. 5 !n Square No. 380, frontin; on Tenth street west, between C street north an Pennsylvania avenue, witn the improvements, consisting of a two-story brick Dwelling Rouse and back bu'lding, containing 9 rooms ‘Terms: One-third casb; the residue in six and twelve months, sor notes bearing interest, and se- cured by a deed of trust on the premises. m 6-d J.C. McGUIRE, Auct FOR SUMMER US UST RECEIVED AT THE WASHINGTON Stove, Tin and Sheet [ron arc. the largest assortmentof REFRIGERATORS WATER COOLERS, BATH TUBS, BAKING OVENS, YANKEE BAKERS, PORTABLE RANGES, Hard and Charcoal FURNACES, &ec., &e, that has ever been offered toa Wash- ington public, together with a foll and complete stock of Plain, Pianished, Block and Japanned TIN WARE; Plain, Tinned and Enamelled IRON HOLLOW WARE; all of which wiil be sold on terms that will compare with any estab- lishment south of New York JAS. SKIRVING, S E. corner Penna. aveaue and 11th street. m 9-e02w A CHANCE FOR YOUNG MEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT. HiAvise BEEN FREQUENTLY SOLI- cited to open a School for persons who may wish to learn Telegraphic Operating for a profes- sion, I have consented to commence, on the 15th instant, a course of lessous in that art. Jt will take from one to three months to learn the busi- ness. Situations are always nm for those who may be able to acquire the art, at salaries ranging from avai Posies bupdred — if, bee di tion to thelr capal les as operators, they ere honest, reliable, and sober men. Good and swift namen preferred: ‘Terms twenty dollars, which geludes use of the instrument, batter}*s, &c. Application to be made in letter form to J B. TREE, Chief Operator Southern Te! ih OF- fice, corner Seventh and D streets, Washington, D.é. m 10-eolw _——— ,ANIKL CAMPBELL, IN CLOSING HIS present business, would thank his customers for their kind patronage, and 1: doing so, stat-s that their respectiye aceounts are mzd® out, and that Prompt pay t will be expected. Ali to whom he fs indebted will please Pageems thete - NORBECK’S Confectionery, ap %-lm 316 Penna. avenue cE CREAM, Soild at TWO DOLLARS per gal!on “¥ AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auetieneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Sale.—On MONDAY MORNING, May 19th, at 10 o’clock, at the resi- dence of Capt. Thom, U.S. A., on 17th between H and I streets north, I shall sell all the Furniture and Housekeeping Keffects, com- covered Sofas. Lounges, and Chairs centre Table, card Tables hatnot, fancy Chairs alec ee i sem Curtains ‘Tapestry an ‘en Carpets Ofleloth,’ Mattin iting, Rugs Handseme Engravings, Bronzes, mantie Orna- ogany Sideboard, walnut dining Table Cane seat, dining, and chamber Chaiis Enamelled and gilt chamber Cottag: and plain Bureaus robes, Washstands or hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows, toilet Sets White china dinner, des: ‘Silver plated Castors, cake Table Cutlery, Together with TELEGRAPHIC FEOM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. The Susquehanna ordered to Niearagua PHILADELPHIA, May 14.—The steam frigate Susquehanna, Captain Sands, has been order- i and leaves this port to-mor- Massachusetts Politics. Bosrox, May 14 —The tion of the American party held a session yesterday, which continued til! Sixty d ites were present iho S Thurston, of esolutions were half of the pissed mec nomination of Fillmore and Donelson, as in- consirtent with the Spi anti-Fillmore por of Massachusett« Wa'nut dressin; Bedsteads, Wai eld platform, sad ert, and tea Ware rinciples to which American party Glassware, &c. a general assortment of kitchen ‘erms : $30 and under cash; over that suma credit of 60 and 90 days, forsatisfactorily JAS C McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE ard Eligibly Situated Heuse and Lot en Maryland avenue, between 4 and 6th sts., west.—By virtue of a deed of trust bearing date on the 5th day of February, 1853. and recorded in Liber J. A.S&, No 52, folios 83, &c , the sub- scriber will sell at public sale, on THURSDAY, the 22d day of May, 1856, at 6 o’clock p.m , on the premises, all that piece or pa: lying and being situate in the city of Wasbin, ton, and known aad distinguished as Lot Q, in the subdivision of Lots Nos. 7,8, 9, 10, and 11, in square No. 42, fronting 23 feet 5 inches on Mary- i and 6ih streets west, twenty feet alley, with the buildings and improvements, which consist of a welland substantially built two sto: brick dwelling-house, with two story and necessery out-buildings. ve property is situated in a healthy and desirable location, and rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favo-able opportunity to per- aconven ent and com- fortable residence or making an invextment. The terms of sale will be: One-fourth cash. and the balance in six. twelve twenty-four months, for notes from day of sale, secured by deed of tra-. upon If the terms of sale are not com- plied with in six days ufter the sale the ‘wiil be resold at the risk and expense of —— upon one —- renee ie All conveyancing at the expense o' pur- chaser. Title in CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, of June, and a State central committee was potas bendog tu Important from Kansas —Indietments for High Treason, &c. St Lours, May 14 —Mre Robinson has ar- rived here, and published a statement in rela- lation to her husband's detention at in which she denies that he was aware that an against him previous to tof the Demo- crat, writing on the 7th, says that an indict- ment for high treason has been found against Reeder. Rebinson, Roberts, Lane, and other free State men, News had been brought to Lawrence, by Missourians, that secret lating and forees marshali counties. The people had prepare for defence. indictment was found leaving the territory andbills were cirou- on the border in warned ta 1nd avenue, betwecn and running back toa Pennsylvania Know Nothing Convention. Harrispure, May 13 —President Edie pre- sided this afternoon. General Small offered resolutions ratifying the nomination of Fill- more and Donelson ; denouncing the adminis tration for repealing the compromise of 1850 ; condemning the Kansas s: Governor Johnston offered a substitute approving the action of the d tired from the Philadelphia Convention, and calling a Convention to meet at New York on After debate thd substitute was rejected and the resolutions were ad by a vote of 33to22 Governor Johnston and fourteen other Edie delegates retired. Mr. Edie moved a reconsideration to more time to get right on the Rejected. The Union State ticket was then ratified. Adjourned sine dee The Edie delegates held a and prepared an address to t! lesirovs of obtain’ Nebraska act, the 12th of June. _ap 30—eokds By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer 5 SALE OF DESIRABLE House and Lot on 13th street at Public TUESDAY AFTERNOON, 4g o’clock, on the premitres, by vir- tue of a deed of trust dated February 3d, 1€53, and duly reco:ded in Liber J. A.S., No. 52, folios 153, 154, 155, and 156, one of the land records for Washington county, the s uhlic auction, to the highest bidder, part of Lot 0. 26, in Square No. 250, beginning for the same on 13th street, at the southeast corner of raid lot, thence north sixteen fret, thence ‘west thirty feet, thence north one foot ten inches, thence west sixty six feet, thence south onthe line of the public alley seventeen feet ten inches, and thence east ninety-six feet te the place of be- ginning, together with the improvements, which consist of a very neat and we'l-built two-story and basement frome dwelling house, with a back issouri ques- public meeti he people of 4 Baltimore Markets. Bavrimore, May 14.—Flour is steady at $6 for Howard street, Ohio and City Mills Wheat is rather weaker, but quotations can- Corn has declined 1 to 2c.; ellow 492520. Provisions—Helders of Mess Pork demand an advance on yesterday’: rate, $17.50 con—shoulders Sic ; sides Oja94e.; hams 16x lard is firm at 10alléo.ia bble and Bulk meats are active; shoulders Tc ; sides Ste ; hams Qo. bseriter will sell at not yet be given white 46a49¢ ; Terms: One third cash ; the residue in sixand twelve months, with interest, secured to the satis— If the terms of sale are not complied with within five days thereafter, the Trustees reserve the right to resell at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. JNO. W. MchiM, RICHARD. 4. CLARKE, JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE’S SALE OF SMALL FRAME House and Let en the Isiand.—On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May 20th, at 6% o’clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trast, dated October Ist, 1535, and duly recorded in Liber J. A. S , No. 104, folios 398, 5.99 400, and 401, one of the land records for Washington county, the subscriber will seli 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 7¥ feet 9 incues to a 30 feet alley, with the Improvements, consisting of a nearly new two-story Fran.e Dwelling-House, containing four good rooms, witb an exceltent kitchen detached from the main building A pump of excelent water is near by B. JOST, Trustee JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. New York Markets New York, May 14 —Flour is firm; 7.500 bbis.; common to good Btate $5 871; common to low grades of extra Ohio $5 87¢a$6 31; good to standard Southern $6 25 toextra do $7.06a88 87% Wheat is firm: sales of 20,000 bushels; South- eo white $1.50 Corn has declined ; sales of 40,000 bushels; Southern mixed 57a580m sales of 2,500 bbis mess ; sales of 250 bbls. $8 Lard ts firm ; faction of the Trustees $19 25aS19 50 Chicago repacked at $10 sales of 400 bbls. at 10tc. Whisky is drooping; sales of 160 bbls Ohio Be New Yorx, Me 14.—Stocks are higher. Chicago and Kook and Railroad 903; Cam- Coal Company 21% ; Michigan South- em 93; New York Central Railroad 91¢ ; Pennsylvania Coal Company 95; erling exchange is dull at 97 premium. ACELLENT HOUSEHOLD ANP Kitch- 4en Furniture, Bar Fix tures, Liquors, &c., at Auction.—On MONDAY, the !9th in stant, 1 shall sell at 10 o’clock a m_, at the resi- dence of Mre. Foy, at the ecrner of New Jersey avenue aud D streets, near the Railroad Depot, an excelient assortment of Furniture, viz: Mabogany Divans, Lounges, Chairs, Ottomans marble top dress and other Bureaus centre and sofa Tables and Washclosets dining, breakfast, and cord Tables is, large Wardrobe, ALNWICK FRENCH AND ENGLISH FE- MALE SEMINARY, FOR BOARDING PUPILS. ITUATED SIXTEEN MILES ON THE Baltimore and Washington Railroad and ike, and two miles south of the village of Stopping place at Contee’s Switch. SISTERS res ‘trons and others that tly their day school in ‘ist April, and that the summer term of their Alnwick Institution ONDAY. May Sth. Applications may be made by letter addressed to the Laurel Post N. B.—Every facility is efforded sition of the French Language and ap -lidtJunel M A. TYSON tention to close French Beds‘e. the city on the and Sideboard Gilt frame and other Looking Glasses, Paintings, a r Cottage — maple Bedsteads, Wardrobes, and for the acqut- _— trae dining, writing, and other 1) Girandoles and mantle Ornaments, Clocks, &c. A la:ge assortment of china, glass, and crockery Ware and Castors 12 fine feather Beds and Bedding, hair and shuck Painted Blinds and painted Window Shades Brussels, 3 ply, and other Carpets and Rugs Passage Oilcloth, brass Andirons and Fenders Refrigerator, Chafin Dishes And a la’ge assortment of Kitchen Requisites Also, the Bar Fixtures and 2 good lot of Liquors. RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies, resident or so- ef the arrival er spring and tum- jovurning in the c steamer ‘‘ Alma’? mer goods. They consist, in pai DRESs HATS, Event ERS, RIBANDS, A few Summer Mantles, Jauvin’s Kid Gloves A large asortment of Embroideries Vetis «nd Trimming Jet and other Fancy Ornemenis, besides vari- ous other articles too numerous to mentica, to all of which she respectfully solicits the atte ation of 238 Penn. avenue, between 12th s id 13th 5 1 and Bonnet FLOW- EADDRESSES THE HOTEL ISALSO FOR RENT, AND will be rented to a goo tenant at a moderate rent This hotel {s in thorough re inducements to persous wis: hotel business, as the house is very conveniently arranged and pear the Depot. Saat or to the t eir, and presents rare ing to embarx in the Apply to Mrs. Foy, A. GREEN, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ‘RY DESIRABLE DWELLING Houses at Public Sale.—On FRIVAY AFTER- at 6 o’clock, on the premises, 1 20ts No. Band 10, in subdivision of square No. 340, frontin; inches on ith street west between streets north, running back 92 feet to a public al- Jey, with the improvements, consisting of a sub stantial, well-finished three-story an brick Dwelling-House, containing e!git rooms, a lconventently arranged, with js alsoa wellof MANTILLAS—MANTILLAS, ECEIVED TO-DAY—OUR FOURTH supply of MAN TILLAS, in Lace and Silk some entire new designs. Also, afew more of those beautitut styles at $8 and $10 each, ac- knowledged by the ladies to be the prettiest Man- tillas (at the prices) In Washington MAXWELL & BRO., _____328 Pennsylvania avenue. SODA WATER. HOSE WISHING ns MOST DELi- evercge ina state of bear in mind that tt NOON, June6th. shall sell part of I cious and refresbii purity and freshnees, wi can now be had for the season at NORBECK’S well-known Confectionery Establishment, next ) on Pa. avenue, a good cellar en the premises, and the whole property {s very desi- on desiring a comfortable dwel- thy and pleasant part of the city. : One-third cash; the residue in 6 and with interest, secured by a deed of trust If the terms of sale are not with within five days thi be resold at the risk and expense of ‘Title tudisputable. JAS C. McGUIRE, Auct’r By JAS. UC. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Y VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE Cireult Court of the District of Columbia, made in the case of W. 8. Nichollx against Jas. B Frere’s heirs, the subscriber will sell, tion, to the highest bidder, between five an o’clock p.m ,on SATURDAY, the 26th day of the present month of April, in front of the premi- ses, Lot No 14, in Square No. &6 in Washington city and District aforesaid. 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 purcbase mo- ‘id on the day of sale; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months from said day, #ith interest give bis notes eerie = default of the purchaser for the space ive days to comply with the terms of sale the subseriter reserves the privilege to resell, at the risk of the on such terms and at such time as the subscriber sees fit JNO. MARBURY, Trustee. REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ICE CREAM AND WATER ICES. ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, RIDGE STREET, GEORGETOWN price of ICE GREAM and WAT’ ICES at this establishment will hereafter be $2 per pallon plain, or $2.25 moulded ; single quart 62icents. uality of our productions is eo well known tizeas that comment ts unnecessary ; to strangers and sojourners we need onl the superior excellence of our 1C CAKES and WATER ICES we were a Salver ae td the M Institute, in 1855. ‘To all we say, the above arti equal hereefter to what they tave A | orders for DINNERS, WEDDINGS. BALLS, &c, attended to with our usual care and iF" An ass-riment of French Domestic ITS, NUTS, end CAKES, ELLIES, BLANC MANGR, . CANDY rYRA- on the premises thedetaaiting etropolitan Mechanics’ This lot is situated alwayson band. J CHARLOTTE DE RUBS) MIDS, &c , made to order at short notice. of age 9°78 Sent to any part of Wash! - mn “GENERAL AGENCY. W. McKNEW, LATE DOORKEEPER OF the House of Keprerentatives of the United undertake, with zeal and diligence, several Departmsnts, and any other business re- ring the services of an rebase of Real Rstate, Paying jouses, &c., &e., in this elty and The above sale is peat THURSDAY AE TESROON, JOHN MARBURY, Trustee. J.C. McGUIRE, Auet. td oar sch sale is nee of the rain until WEDNESDAY AF- RNOON, May 7, same hour and place. JNO. MARBURY, Trustee. J. C. MeGUIRE, Axct. ip The above sale is turtner pestpe: usnce of the r:in untt] WEDNESDAY, May the 14th, same hour a” » weil the settlement of C! at the seat of to the sale and ALSO— The sale and hase of Farms and Lands in jace. SbRY, Trustee. J.C. McGUIRE, Austioneer. Sa nea ae aa LOCK S—CLOCK $_CLOCKS —A GREAT of CLOCKS, a!l warranted to time one year, at J. ROBINSON’S, 9 Penasylvania avenue, opposite Browns’ Ho to. He res lly refers to members of C whom epenpe lien in that ca ity for the last = years, and the citizens of ashington genei- ace a Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue,