Evening Star Newspaper, June 9, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDaY.. «+++-Sume 9, 1856 >> Advertisements should be handed in by 1% o'clock, m., otherwise they may not appear until the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union, in an article upon the Demo- cratic nominations and the Democratic press, mes fail to be struck “The whole country cannot fai e 8 with ~ spirit of barsony and concession, the self-sacrificing devotion to principle, the union of sentiment and action, and the entireabsence of conflicting elements, which have charac- terized the proceedings of the Democratic National Convention, the labors of which have been brought to a close so full of bright promise to the patriot, and eo auspiciously for the supremacy of a party whose triumphs are the triumphs of truth over error, tolerance over bigotry, reason over fanaticism, and equal rights over oppressive privileges The enthusiastic unanimity of Mr. Buchanan’s nomination is only equalled by the graceful and generous manner in which delegates sur- rendered their personal preferences as soon as it came manifest in what direction the hopes and wishes of a majority of the conven- tion were directed. in this patrictic sacrifice of preferences, the delegates have shown them- selves faithful representatives of true demo- cratic constituencies ; for wherever the an- nouncement of the nominations has been made, regardless of Iceality or of previously-ex- ressed wishes, a degree of enthusiasm has in produced almost without s parallel in the history of our presidential campaigns. The Intelligencer is devoted to news. Se WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP The Opening of the Campaign —The rati- fication meeting on Saturday night, which, in consequence of the threatening state of the weather, was held at Copp’s saloon, war, as we anticipated, a formidable gathering, re- markable both in numbers, and in the per- vading enthusiasm which exhibited itself in responze to the sentiments of the speakers. On motion of Daniel Ratcliffe, Esq., Hon. 8. A. Smith, of Tennessee, was called to the chair. Mr. Smith acknowledged the compli- ment appropriately, and on taking the chair the following additional officers were nomina- ted and elected - Vice Presidents.— Daniel Rateliffe, George Parker, Wm. B. Magruder, C. W. C. Dun- nington, Thomas Carberry, B. J. Semmes, ter Lenox, Jerome Diggs, R. H. Gillette, Peter Hepburn, Lambert Tree, Geo, McNeir, Dr. Wm. Jones, Henry S. Davis Secretaries.—John ¥. Ennis, Francis Me- Nerbany, James S. Holland, Wm. J. Donohoo. Mr. Cass was now loudly called for, and his appearance was the signal for repeated cheers He said he did not come to make a formal address, but to unite in congratulations upon the fortunate gery of the mission of the representative body of the Democratic party at Cincinnati. James Buchanan is respected by the Ameri- can people for his services and experience, for his unsullied integrity and unquestioned talente, bis intimate acquaintance with publio sfiairs, and for his patriotism and his devotion to the country, in whatever situation he has been placed, at home or abroad. He has filled with honor and distinction various high sta- tions, and left them all enjoying a greater measure of public confidence than when he entered them—a rare circumstance in the life of a public man in our country. And he is especially respected by his own party for his attachment to its cause and principles, his fi- delity in trying times, and his rejection of mere local considerations, always regarding with solicitude the rights and claims of every section of the country. The labors of the convention are closed, and well closed, and now ours of the whole Democratic party be- gin. Let every true Democrat buckle on his armor— not the armor of Sharpe's rifles, which are supplied by some of the churches of the country, instead of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but the armor of truth, of reazon, and of per- suasion, and go forth to the combat, and he is sure to go forth to victory. prc te, was therea —~ which more de- mi Patriotism and devotion of eve honest-hearted American than does the soot bas Evil one upon us, and in the very wantonness of blessings and rosperity un- known elsewhere in ancient = in sal tunes, we are engaged in an angry and fear- ful sectional controversy, whose cor uences no man should contemplate without the most gloomy apprehension. One portion of our country. uot satisfied with enjoying the rights of self-government, seem to desire to govern the other. The day of trial has come, and the destiny of the Union, under the God of our fathers and our own God, who led us through the waters and the desert to this beautiful land, not of promise, but of perform- ance—under His overruling Providence the destiny of the Union is in the hearts and hands of the Democratic party. Mr. Cass spoke of the diszolution of the old Whig party; of the days of the lamented Webster and Clay; of the sectional parties that bave arisen out of the ruins, some of them with avowed designs, fatal to our na- tional existence, and all of them without any other connecting bond than opposition to the democratic party, and urged upon every dem- cerat to sacrifice his personal prejudices and predilections, bape = thee will be in- Jurious, upon the altar of his party. If be (Mr. Cass) had one single friend in this nu merous assemblage who, for the sake of auld lang syne, had =T regard for his wishes or opinions, he asked him todo as he should do— support zealously, heartily, earnestly, the election of James Buchanan. He will find his reward in the good of his country and in the stability of her institutions As to the candidate forthe Vics Presi dency, the selection is honorable to the convention and to the party. Those who know Mr. Breck- inridge best, best know his trae democracy, his big and honorable character, his eminent talents, and his claims upon the public confi- dence. He will be a faithful co-laoborer with James Buchanan in the cause of the country. Suceess to them both ' but, above all, success to this glorious Union, which has given usa greater measure of Prosperity and freedom than ever before fell to the lot of any nation ! Withered be the band that is stretched out to touch the Ark of the Constitution ! Upon the conclusion of the Speech of tho venerable statesman, and which had been in- terrupted by burets of the most enthusiastic approbation, there arose a general call for “Douglas,” and, amidst a tempest of cheers, which threatened the stability of that ancient faloon, the “ Young Giant of the West” was introduced to the audience by the chairman. _ Mr Douglas said he came before the meet- ing with weet good will to endorse shows t- Clee sstion 0 the National Convention at oe he the unar- 4 Tm whic! the approbation of ry democratichemt ss congratulate them upon the nomination of a candidate for presidency and vice Presidency f tand upon that Platform, and to receive the unanimous prepert of every dem- cerat. [Cheers } The platform and the stand- ard-bearers were worthy of each other—each acceptable to the whole democracy of the en- tire country. He felt more heart in this contest than any he had ever before been engaged in, and there was more to ingpire the patriotism of every lover of his country This Union was mado through the Constitution, must be preserved through the Constitution, and cannot survive for a single day the obligations of that instru- he Democratic party now stands be- only national party in West, in the North and the Bouth ; oie p* t by ‘inci i oo 4 whose A saree “= prevail eg .D ed attention to the fact that upon that disterbion element, the vexed question of slavery, the Cincinnati Convention had es- tablished a platform which has received the sanction of every Democratic delegate from every State in the Union. Democracy is now the same in Massachusetts, in South Carolina, applause,| in Michigan, and in Lilinois, in bio, and Louisiana ; and wherever the Amer- ican flag waves there the Democratic creed is one and the same. Can this Union be preserved (he inquired) in the hands of a political party whose prin- ciples of action is hotility on the part of one- half of the States inst the rights and insti- tutions of the other half of this Union? Can sectional strife, sectional animosity, and sec- tional warfare—a part cf the North against the South, a part of the South against the North—produce that fraternal feeling. and brotherly love which is essential to preserve the Republic as our fathers made it? Have we not the greatest inducement to stimulate our utmost exertions? No less than the in- tegrity of the Constitution, the preservation and ciseren of the Uniom depend upon the send og this election. 2 We had a candidate for the Presidency whose reputation was as wide, he was about to say, as the Republic, but he would say as wide as civilization—a man who has filled the highest offices in his country, save that only to which he is to be inaugurated on the 4th of March next—| great and c@ntinued applause |— aman of wide experience in the House of Representatives, in the Senate, in the cabi- net, in the foreign service, and wherever com- manding abilities and stern integrity were re- quired for the discharge of high duties. Every- where in the line of duty you have found James Buchanan elevating his own reputation, while sustaining and carrying forward the in- terest and honor of his country. He wasa man without a stain upon his private charac- ter, and with political record equally un- tarnished, from the days of Jackson down to the present time. Such was the man whom the Democracy had presented to them for their suffrages. The candidate for the Vice Presidency was too well known to a Washington audience to require much praise. Most of them knew him personally, and all that was necessary was to know him in order to lovehim. He essed the highest qualities for the office or which he was now designated, or for a higher station in future years when his expe- rience should be more fully matured. The democracy thus had standard-bearers with which they could defy the combined forces of the enemy. They were one compact party, professing one common creed ; and they were arrayed against the allied forces of abolition- ism, know nothingism, and every other ism Mr. Douglas proceeded to show up with masterly effectiveness the principles and con- duct of the Black Republicans whoclaim pro- tection under the constitution, and refuse to yield obedience to it. The difference between them and the democracy is, that the democ- rac’ “vet the constitution in all of its parts with fidelity, without reference to whether they like or dislike it. It is no excuse for a man to say that he does not like a new law, and therefore will not obey it. Did they ever know a criminal who liked the law? [Ap- plause.| Law-breakers never like the pun- ishment that follows the act Law-abiding men have no fear of the supremacy of the law ; and the question to be decided in this contest is, whether a law made in pursuance of the constitution, and as expounded by the courts, shall prevail, or whether such a law is naught, and whether cowardly leaders may shoot down the officers of the law with im- punity. He rejoiced that the convention, by a unan- imous vote, had a proved of the creed that law must and shall prevail. [A pee j He rejoiced that we had a standard-bearer with so much wisdom and nerve as to enforce a firm and undivided execution of those laws. Mr. Douglas spoke of the brilliant prospect before the Democracy, and in conclusion paid a glowing tribute to the administration of Franklin Pierce. When the history of these times should be written, it would be seen that there never had been a Chief Magistrate who had stood with more religious fidelity by the constitution of his country than has the pre- sent Chief Magistrate. (Great applause.| The proudest honor which his suecessor could de- Sire to have paid to him would be to say that he had been as faithfn! to the consitution and the Union as had been Franklin Pierce. [Re- newed cheering | Mr. D. said that he felt it a duty and a privilege to have the opportunity of saying, under circumstances when there was no —— of misapprehension, what every Democrat had in bis beast to say, that the country owed an immense, undying obligation to this administration for the fidelity with which the constitution has been upheld and guarded. Judge Douglas having concluded his speech, not, however, without a very loud spoken re- quest on the part of the audience to go on, the meeting resolved itself into a procession, and accompanied by the Marine Band, proceeded to serenade the President of the United Stater. The soene presented in front of the Presi dential Mansion, the immense assemblage Swarming upon the portico, fences, railings, side walks, carriage way—every available standing place; the heaving to and fro of the clustering masses, and the electric shout that went up as the President made his appearance at an upper window, will long be remembered. Again and again as the President essayed to speak, would a fresh burst of irrepressible en- thusiasm on the part of the people oblige him to pause; but quiet being at length restored, he proceeded as follows : I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, the occasion which brings you here, dulge the confident hope that the joy with which you hail the harmonious aad unani- mous result of the deliberations at Cincinnati may be strengthened and deepened by the Tatifying voice of our countrymen. (Cheers.) It is pleasant to realize that, however other pestis may be divided and distracted, there nothing with us but union of purpoze, and will be nothing but union in action. From this hour to that when the polls will *be opened in November all prejudices and personal animosities among those who should cultivate mutual regard and afford mutual support will be laid aside ; nay, even prefer- ences, which may have existed in our ranks, are already no longer remembered. (Long coutinued applause.) The preference of the convention is the preference in this crisis of every friend who cares more for the country than for himself. Devotion to the cause, and an earnest eupport of the standard-bearers who are to lead us through the great struggle, will constitute the controlling sentiment of the democracy, North and South, East and West We are all, I am sure, quite sincere in our convictions that not only the prosperity of the republic, but the perpetuity of this blessed Union, depends essentially upon the vindication and maintenance of the princi- ples declared by the recent convention. But these yore] mee can be vindicated and eus- tained only by concerted action, and that can oaly be secured by organization. Hence, fidel ity to this organization and its usagos becomes, like fidelity to principl euntiial virtue. The latter can only be manifested and mude effectual through the former. (Cheers.) My friends will have duties to perform in the canvass which my ition alone will pre- vent me from attempting to fulfill in person. It is never to be forgotten by me that, in 1852, older and better [cries on all sides of ‘ no, no, no! not better’’} soldiers than myself—men who had been faithful and tried leaders tbrough many years of Jabor and conflict— were by tocall me from the retirement which I had sought, and to which I shall re- turn without regret. May I not add, gentle- eget if life be spared, I shall go back to the State of 2y birth with a consciousness of having adopted no le measure of public por ey, during my 1, which I did Seanteen be demanded by the best in = my country, nor one which does not, to-night, command the approbation of my oT and my conscience. [Protracted ap- PB ah oj Peed ny iers of whom Ve spoken, of . ger but nevertheless better Polder ane Under my eye—unow standing by the great, venera- ted, and good man (referring to Douglas | who, forso many years, has had, not m™ my confidence and respect, bat affection, will never cease to be gratefully wz upon and I in- membered by me. They were allin the field, not merely to encourage and direct, but ac: tually to lead the columns. Their energies were not put forth because the standard was in my h: but because its bearer was, in their estimation, for the time being, the im- personation of those sound constitutional prin- ciples which they believe could alone ‘stability and ence to this glorious fabric of our institutions. (Applause | It is cheering to know that the action of the late convention places the statesmen and pe triots, who are to lead us now, upon a plat- form identical, in scope and spirit, with that which I accepted with full conviction of my judgment and with every sentiment of my fer and that they are to cecupy it with the standard lowered never an inch so far as the strict construction of the Constitution and the vindication of the constitutional rights of eve’ portion of the Union are concerned, [Lou applause. } i uch and justly as we admire the patriot- ism, attainments, and private virtues of our standard-bearers, there will be nothing like man-worship in this contest. Men become comparatively insignificant, except as inetru- ments, when great principles and the vast in- terests of a country like ours are involved There will be on your part no appeal to un- worthy passions, no inflammatory calls for a Baas | revolution like those which are occa- sionally reported as coming from men who have nothing at the hands ef their govern- ment but protection and political blessings, no invocation to the shedding of blood by those who have had none to shed when our country- men have stood face to face with foreign foes. But the issue will summon you to a calm, earnest struggle for the Constitution, and, consequently, for the Union. [Cheers | You will hear yourselves like men deter- mined to cling to that sacred instrument as the only security from general wreck, and the only refuge from universal ruin. Men who feel and act with yet will cling to it with pa- triotic wisdom and steady fortitude, and they will defend it, if need be, with heroic valor against all assaults from without or from within. [Cheers ] That a signal triumph awaits you in such a cause I entertain no doubt. If, as I fully believe, our tathers were not only guided and sustained through the chang- ing scenes and struggles of the revolution, but were inspired after its close to devise and adopt this constitution by Omnipotent Power, we may re upon ahumble but unwaver- ing faith that that Power will not permit the madness of their children to destroy it. Accept, gentlemen, by best wishes for you collectively, and individually, and my thanks for this gratifying eall. The immense crowd lingered after the con- clusion of the specch, sending up cheer after cheer with a warmth and earnestness indi- cating unmistakably the love and respect felt by our citizens for President Pierce. Naval.—The United States sloop-of war Plymouth was put in commission on Friday’ and dropped down to the Naval Anchorage below Norfolk, Va., from whence she was ex- pected to sail for Annapolis on Saturday last The Plymouth is to become a permanent at- tachment to the Naval School in lieu of the Preble practisingship. The following is a list of her officers: Lieut. Commanding—Robert H. Wyman. Lieutenant—W. McGunnegle. Passed Assistant Surgeon—John Ward. Pur- ser—B F. Gallagher. Boatswain-—Alfred Hingerty. Carpenter—Henry P. Leslie. The new steam frigate Colorado will be launched at the Gosport Navy Yard on Thurs- day, the 19th instant. Resignation and Appointment.—L. F. Tasistro, the translator to the State Depart- ment, on Saturday last ceased to hold his office, Prof. Dimitry taking his place. Our accomplished fellow-townsman, Mr. Ferninand Jefferson, we learn, has been ap- pointed to aclerkship in the State Depart- ment. Texas Bonds.—The amount paid at the Treasury to-day at noon to the creditors of the late Republic of Texas is $5,423,768.21. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On Saturday, the 7th of June, there were of Treasury warrante entered on tho books of the Department— For redemption of Texes debt... $472 659 46 For the redemption of stock: 14,236 48 For the Treasury Departmen 14,710 00 For the Interior Department. 36,954 58 War warrants received and en- 35,348 00 TOM. seeeeseseeeceseeecee sees Interior repay warrants received 1,937 67 4,144 32 and entered.... .essesee From miscellaneous sources. ————q@7 CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. In the Sonate, to-day, Mr. Bright being absent, Mr. Stuart was elected President pro tem., and took the chair. Mr. Adams moved to take up the bill to amend the naturalization laws, and make it the special order for Saturday next; agreed to. Mr. Butler said that he wished to speak on the Kansas question next Thursday, as he was expecting soon to leave thecity. The bill was made the special order for that day. Mr. Foster reminded the Senate that Mr. Wade had the floor on that bill. Mr. Trumbull introduced a bill to restore order and peace in Kansas. In the House, Mr. Jones, of Tenn., moved acorrection of the journal—to strike out the notice given by Mr. Edwarde of the introduc- tion of a bill to change the seat of government to some point within five miles ef Cincinnati, alleging that the nctico could not be entered, ingsmuch as there was not s quorum present on Saturday. After a brief conversation on that point the question was taken with tho following result— yeas 41, nays 51. There being no quorum the House adjourned. ne = PERSONAL. +s++ Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams sailed on Saturday for Europe. +++» Tbe Connecticut Legislature has at length passed the resolve inviting Mr. Everett to deliver his oration on Washington, +++» Messrs. Derby & Jackson, the enterpti- sing publishers, have announced the life of James Buchanan. It will be iesued forthwith. +++ Col. Allen’s Kentucky regiment for Nicaragua disbanded after reaching New Or- leans, for want of funds. ‘om Hyer, says the Cincinnati Sun, whi! @ politician at the Burnet House, on ym a oe eee - Mr. Buell, of thiscity, who was stabbed fray at Cincinnati is recovering from the wound His brother left Washington for Cincinnati on Saturday. ++++ Among the delegates from New York to Cincinnati, is Major General S G. Hathaway, of Courtland county, one of the olde to the Convention, being in his 77th y voied for Jefferson and is now a Hard. +++» Req. Lyman Whiting read before the Congregational Library Association of Boston recently, an able essay on the “ reintroduo- tion of the Westminster Catechism asa means of instructing the young.”’ +++» Barnum has declined accepting of the complimentary benefits which were proposed for him by his friends in New York, tru that they will appreciate his desire ‘to live, unbumiliated by sense of dependence.” Hum—! +++» Madame Henrietta Sontag was buried on the 2d of May in the convent of Marient- ebel, near Dresdon, in which her younger sister isa nun. Th interment was attended only by her husband, Count Rossi, her mother four children. --+» Among the passengers the Baltic, which sailed from New oa Saturday, were Prof. Morse, the telegraph inventor, and family; Mr. Sidney Morse, Rev. Mr. Gaither, be Mie de geben coset of Phil- adelphia, - Preston, of Charleston, and Gol. and Mrs. Colt, of Hartford, Conn.’ ive. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Grora@rtown, June 9, 1856. The Democracy of our city have been in ecstacies ever since the nominations of the Cincinnati Convention was announced. General Pierce was the first choice of nearly every mam among them, but all coincide in the opinion since the nomination that the nomination of Mr. Buchanan will tend more to unite and harmonize the party, throughout the country, and bring to its support in the coming contest more outsiders than any other man who could have been nominated. All parties regard the ticket as a very strong one, and many of the more moderate of all parties, as well as the Democracy, its ultimate success as a fixed fact. We learn that the friends of the ticket contemplate having in a few days a grand ratification meeting. esterday afternoon and evening we were again visited by several heavy thunder storms and drenching rains, tt mre by consid- erable quantities of hail; We havo, however, heard of no damage being done. The ladies of Trinity eareh commence, at Forrest Hall, a fair and strawberry festival this evening. The hall has been handsomely decorated for the occasion, and the numerous tables will be supplied with useful and fancy articles, confectionery, ice cream, &c., &c. All who may wish to spend their evenings during the week in the most agreeable man- ner paar to Forrest hall. Mayor Addison has sufficiently recovered from his recent severe indisposition as to be able to ride out. Excursions to the Great Falls, by way of the canal, are becoming all the go among seme of the pleasure seekers since the Messrs. Ritter have provided such excellent accommodations for such trips On Saturday last a large party of members of Congress and others, headed by one of the venerable editors of the Intelligen- cer, Mr. Seaton, went up on the M. C. Meigs. We learn that all were s0 perfectly delighted with the trip that they resolved to repeat it on Saturday, the 21st instant. The flour market remaigs steady at $6. There is but very little Sipome demand, prices being rather above the views of shippers, consequently sales are small and confined en tirely to the home trade. The stock in mar- ket, we learn, is light Red wheat $1 35: white $1 40a$1.47. Corn 45c. Sprcrator ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, June 9, 1856. The Democracy of Alexandria assembled at Lyceum Hall on Friday evening, organized a Democratic association for Alexandria city and county, and elected the following gentlemen as its officers: President—G. W. Brent; Vice Presidents—W. D. Klipstein, H C. Ward, Robert Brockett, I. Buckingham, Jas. Roach; Secretaries—J. J. Bocock, B. C Major; Ex- ecutive Committee—H. S. Wattles, J. L. Smith, R. S. Douglass, @. Washington, W. T. Harper. A resolution cordially ratifying the nomination of Buchanan and Breckinridge was passed by acclamation; and the meeting, which was very enthusiastic, was addressed by @ W. Brent, B. H. Berry, and D. Funs- ten, of Alexandria, Mr. Ames, of New York, and Col Stoddard, of Maryland. The City Councils have been in session for three evenings past, and meet again to-night The revenue bill is under consideration, and much difficulty is experienced in adjusting equitably the various subjects of taxation. The town continues very quiet, few cases requiring Tegal interposition occur, and for the last five days the Mayor’sdocket has been without a record The Baltimore Clipper has ceased ta circu- late in this city. Its subscription list grew small by degrees and beautifully less till at last it ‘‘gin out.’? Ami. ee i” Fresh Congress Water, received this day, direet from the Spring. Daily expecting to arrive, BEDFORD AND BLUE LICK WATERS, at GILMAN'S new Drng Store, 350 Pa. avenue. m it-lw ~ Hostetter’s Bitters have received the recommendation of all who have given them atrial. For cramps they are invaluable; for cholera the only certain Preventitive kuown ; for indigestion these Bitters, taken ac- Gording to the diretions on the bottle, have proven their virtues beyond a doubt During the sickly season last year in Pittsburg, as well as elsewhere, they were found excel- lent, and are represented to have done morefor the sufferers than any other medicine in the market. They can be ob tained, wholesale and retail, from the Prag Store of JAMES N. CALLAN, and all other druggists throughout the coun- try. m Mtr ity Impertant to the Ladies!—-Dr. Du- PONCO'S FEMALE PILLS.—The combination of Ingredi- ents in the Pills are perfectly harmless, Their efficacy and based upon an extensive practice of over thirty d, where the directions have been strictly fol structions arieing from cold, exposure of any causes; and may be used succeasfnlly ara Preventive. Call upon the agent, and get a Cirenlar for particulars free. Price $1 per box, with fall directions. Sold wholesale a retail by CHAS. ‘STOTT, Druggist, Peapsylvauia avenne, SAMUEL B. WAITK, 528 Seventh street, Washington, D. C.; and R. 8. T. OISSEL, Georgetown ; to whom all orders must be sent, and the Pills will be seot confidentially, by mall, to ladies who enclose them one dollar. N. B.—See signature on the box; to counterfeit It Is for- gery. je2-tf | <p ANDREW'S SOCIETY D. v.—The postponed quarterly meti of this Society will be held THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 8 o’clock, in ‘Temperance Hall. 1t* GILBERT CAMERON, Pres. ——— — | tt MEETING OF THE “SIXTH Ward Democratic Association’? will be held in Anacostia Hall, on TUESDAY EVED - ING, 10th instant, at7¥ o’clock Members are reque*ted to be punctual in their attendance je 2-208 F. OBER, Sec. Bem NOTICE —THE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to call the attention of the public to his stock of GLASS and QUEENSWARE before purchasing elsewhere, as by so doing they Will save from 15 to 25 per cent. Toilet and Dinner Sets lower than the lowest at JOHN McDEVITT’S, 309 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. je 9-6m THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL held at the Columbia Engine House, Capitol Hill. last week, for the benefit of Capit>1 Hill M. E. Church, will, in consequence of the inclemency of the weather, be continued THIS and TO-MORROW EVENING. The friends of the station and the public are res; ly in- vited to patronize the ladies in their laudable ef- Torts to do good. The room will be open rie o’clock. . ee TE LADIES OF TRINITY Church, Georgetown, will holda FAIR at Forrest Hall, toaid in liquidating the debt ge due on this Church; to in on MONDAY, the 9th instant, and continue during the week. They most respectfully invite the public to pay them a visit, and examine the many beautiful and rare articles they bave to dispose of, and en- joy the delicious Strawberries, &c , prepared for the occasion. je 7-tf WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DRY RS oicds Merchants, do hereby agree to close our respective ae of business from and after this date until the Ist September, at 7 o’cl’ k . Mm. viz: 4 ‘Harper & Mitchell, © Wm.R. Riley, Clagett, Newton, May sgt & Brother, & Co w. oe & Son, Ae ae! Dodson & Co. R. W. Carter, W. MM. Shuster & Co | Colley & Sears Wasuirecrton, June 5, 1856. je7 3t# cen, THE UNDERSIGNED, GRO- cery Merchants, doing business on 7th street, do hereby yy, See to close our places of busi- ness at 8o’clock, (Saturday excepted) commenc- ing Monday, June 9th, andcontinuc the same un- til the 30th of September Morgan & Bro. J McNew, Steuart & Bro. Wm. H. Campbell, Wm. H. Brereton, C 8 O’Hare, Kennedy rds Frederick St. Niznig, Moore & C! » Jno. H. McChesney, E. F. Queen, Theo. Sheckels, Rawlivgs& Co. H.H. McPherson. je 7-20 MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN Be" Assocta rion -a recular monthly meeting of the Directors will be held at Tem rance Hall on MUNDAY EVENING, June 9th, atSo’clock. - By a resolution of the Asrociation the shares r sale can be subscribed for at any time with the e advantages as at the commencement of the Aasectaton. CHAS. WILSON, Sec —. $$ = DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE- R1OR.—All officers of this De it having in their possession books imengleg ios Li are requested at once to return the same to the { ibrariaa. = DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR June Sth, 1858. } je 6-3t WASHINGTON AND NEW OR- N LEANS TELEGRAPH COMPANY. The annual Warhin: and New Orleens Vv will be held at the office "mn S-Sawew ‘ a ADIES’ ELASTIC MOHAIR BELTS, L Fans, — ‘work! ang cea Negi , Floss Thread, Lily , ae. sal oat ‘ OND’S, 7th st. ws, DISH COVERS, round and oblong, iL sizes, for sale low : 6. FRANCIS, 490 7th street jeS-tr i TACKLE, a supply; Hooks, | Op ea ete Sinkers, ed Pit Baskets, at 490 Seventh street. (je9) 6. FRANCIS. yu KIVED A NEW 8TYLE OF Bp tcienene Over and Under SACKS, being a t Garment justers, with @ superior as- of samy ALL & STEPHENS, je 9-1m Pa. av., betw. 9h and 10th sts. REMEDY FOR WARM WEATHER. UST RECEIVED AT Se cracruaer x tling Depot, a su; . ry ig on mg TIGER WINE XXX Pale gene ange Ales and Por- ter of su) id large seottmeat of aaa all of which, with our premium Mine ral Waters will be furnished to customers iz any of Washi mn or Georgetown. Peni cegere lettat the 5 ses in Georgetown, or with the drivers of our Wagons, will meet with prompt attention. ARNY & SHINN. je 9-tf (STRICT OF COLUM Washing’ Ceunty, te wit: I he certify that John Davis, Hotell , of George town, in the District of Columbia. . fore me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county, this7th day of June, in the 1856, as a stray rm ee J upon his enclosures, alight brown HORSE, about 15 hands high ; about 4 years old; legs darker then the j shod ail round ; no marks perceivable. @ under my hand. HENRY REAVER, J. P. The owner of the above Horse is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and "Residence, socner ef High-end Beall. stzests Georgetown’ D. C- ee SOHN DAVIS. je 9-308 SELLING OFF OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF FANCY DRESS SILKS. E SHALL COMMENCE TO-DAY SEL- off all — ete at - ne Te- duced prices, many at less cost importa- tion welbave concluded torun off sll fancy Dress goods vious to making our Fall purcha- ses, “ have soaked. them down at such prices as cannot fail to suit all in pursuit of any styles of Dress Goods We name in the lot— 25 rich flounced Silk Robes at $12 to $25, many of them at less than cost 150 pieces — styles Spring and Summer Silbs 200 do printed silk Tissues and Bereges 150 do Enaliey De Lains and Berege De Lairs in 5 ood styles 200 do assorted styles Lawns, Briliiantes and Chintz2s. IUST OPENED To-Day— do superior plain black Silks, of extra high je, from Sito $1 75 do fine Grass Cloth Skirting dozen assorted % a7, made. OLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 7th street, 3 doors north of je 9-2w Ps. avenue. @RAND ANNUAL Pic NIC or THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES’ FIRE 0. TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, ON MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1956, HE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS 15 50 20 P jemact vy the Northern Lib- erties’ Fire Company to make the, necessary arrangements for thelr Anni ic Nic, beg leave to inform their friends and the public that they intend giving a PIC NIC atthe WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, on MONDAY, June 16°h The Committee pledge themselves to spare no pains to make this one of the best Pic Nics ef the season Omnibuses will be in readiness at the Northern market at 1% o’clock Scott’s Cotiilon Band will be present; and the Furaishing Department will bein the best hands. The Steamer GkorcE WasHINGTON will leave nies eT atlo’clock; Washingtonat 2; Navy Yard at 2; and Alexandria at 3 Pm Tickets ONE DOLLAR ; for a Gentleman and Ladies. Floor Managers Wm Smith, Sam’l Culverwell, Wesley Turner, Nath’l Topping. Committee of Arrangements JH Goddard, jr, ChasMatlack, TJ Dawson, 8 Keenan, Francis Birckhead. J.T. HALLECK, Treasurer. UNITED STATES MAUS. Post Orrick DerantMEnt. June 7, 1856. P ROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE United States mails from the Ist day of Octe- ber next to the 30th June, 1658, on the following route in ‘Tennessee, witl be received at the Con- tract Office of this departMeat, in the city of Washington, until 9, a. m., of the 12th day of August next, to be decided the next day, viz: No. 8663 From Concord Depot, ‘Tenn , to Louis- ville, 6 miles and baek, three times a week Leave Concord Depot Monday. Wednesday, and Friday, on arrival of train from Knox- ville—say at 10 am; Arrive at Louisville by 12 m; Leave Louisville Monday, ‘Wednesday, and Friday at 2pm; Arrive zt Concord Depot by 4 pm. Proposals for six trips a week are invited. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. No pay will be made for trips rot performed, and for each of such omissions not Satisfactorily explained three times the pay of the trip may be deducted. For arriva’s after the schuedule time, not rer pyponteng’ dig eat one fourth of the pay for the trip may be deducted. The centract may be annulled for repeated failures, for violating the post office laws. orfor disobeying the department’s lastructions. The Posimaster General may order an increase of service at a pro-rata increase on the contract. He may alter the schedule, pro- vided the running time be not diminished ; ales, he may curtail the service, or discontiaue i? al gether, at a pro rata decrease of pay, on condition of his allowing one month’s extra pay on the amount of service a ‘nsed with. No increased pay will be a'lowed for excess, if any, of actuul over advertised distance, if the points to be supplied are correctly stated: The contracts are to be executed by the Ist of Septem- ber next JAMES CAMPBELL, je9-lawiw Postmaster General —————— OO OOO rrr CBILDREN'’s BATHING TUBS, five sizes; Foot Tubs, Slop Jars, Water P: , Toilet Sets, &¢., at 490 Seventh sireet. je 7-1 G. FRANCIS. GREENWOOD SEMINARY. Q'ToATED ON THE SEVENTH STREET Plank Road, three miles frem Wa:hin, on estat forthe reception of boarding an day Pup’ _je7-Im* Mrs WM. KESLEY, Principal. $5 REWARD.—STRAYED, ON nesday last, from Jeremiah o’- Connell, corner of 4th and K sts , two Milch COWS, dark red color ali over, large size, slick skin, and in good 5 e above reward will be given to any person who may lead to the disco of seid Cows. | JEREMIAH O’CONNELL, je7-2t* 530 corner 4th and K sts. — Pocket CUTLERY.—WE HAVE THIS day recieved from the manufectures, Mersrs, Needham & Brothers, Sheffield, a beautiful assoit - ment of the above named —, to which we invite attention. These KNIVES we warrant of ee eqaul to Roger’s or Wostenholm’s, and Offcr the.u at prices twenty-five cent less. E. TUCKER & CO., 353 Pa. ave, je 7-3t nearly opposite Brown’s. SS TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. £ bee PIANO FORTE TAUGHT IN CLas- SES.—Since it has become fash-, =e to a ~ayson instrument at! greatly reduced rates, undersigned deter- mined to open a class on the famous and univer- sal SYSTEM OF LOGIER, provided sufficient WED- encouragement will be eae Terms cash. OHN E SCHEEL, je7-3t* 462 Fourteenth st PRerosats WILL BE RECEIVED aT the office of the Sec: of the Smithsonian Inst tution up to the lst of Jul: , for furnishing 9 or 100 tons best white Ash Broken COAL, and 20 or 25 cords of best OAK WOOD, to be delivered in the building before the Ist of October next. je7-3t BE! I WISH MOST KESPECTFULLY TO IN- form my friends and the public that I have re- moved my stock of fine wa'rcHEs, rich sEW- ELRY, and SILVERWARE to the stor for- merly occupied by Mr. Keyworth, No. 333 Penn- pe | avenue, where I shall be p!eased to see customers. { have alsoconnected with my large Silverware Manufactory, silver. Mr. or ee aaa a toeneh gna prac . . a & toryend Wenn Renn tf ian all 8, Suite ee Bign of the Large 8 rend Bagle js7-¢ bi 333 Pebeagivents avenue. ab hee hmmm bent OFT CRABS AND GREEN TURTLE 30U. atC. GAUTIER’S P are served every day mae MOVAL. NATIONAL THEATRE. First night of the great Tragic Actress, MES. FAEEREN, Who will appear in two great parts. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, Will be presented JANE SHORE. Jane Shore............. ocrnseseecees Mrs. Farren After which PEG WOFFINGTON ; OR, MASKS AND FACES Peg Woffington. +-Mrs. Farren The Box Sheet for the sale of Revrerved fz om be open every day. Office hours be. tween 9 a.m. and 5p. m._ rt FIRST EXCURSION AND PIC NIC oF TEE Eagle Club of Georgetown. HE EAGLES TAKE GREAT PLEASURE in informing their frien a the pablic generally that thei ts are now complete fc tir Excursion, which takes placeon WEDNE=DAY, June 11th, 1856, tothe WHITE HOUSE PAVILION The steamer George Washington has been chartered for the occasion, and will leave the wharf at the foot of High street, Georgetown, at o’clock ; Washington at«\ ; Navy Yerd 9; Alexandria 9} ; returning, wil: leave White House at 5 o'clock. The best Cotilion Music has been ed. Dinner will be served by an ex wed ca- terer at ite prices. Omaibuses leave corner Seventh and L streets, and corner Twelfth and Pa zvenue, at 7 o'clock, to convey ons to the boat. Tickets ONE LLAR ; to be hed of any of the members of the Club, or at the boat on the morning of the excursion. je4-6t* COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS DOCTOR HOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED GERMAN BITTERS PREPARED BY Dr. C. M. JACKSON, Philadelphia, Pa , WILL BRFECTCALLY CURE LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, AUNDICE, CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DE bility, Diseases of the Kidneys, and ail Dis- eases arising from a Dirordered Liver or Stomach The | sg Payson in calling the ane: of the blic ‘is pr ion. 80 a feeling Sethe utmost conbdence in its virtues and adapta- tion to the diseases for which it is recommended. It is no new and untried article, but one that has stood the test of a ten years’ trial before the American people, and its 1eputation and fale is unr! any sim! ex ivalled by ‘lar ions extant The testitnony in its favor given by the most prom- inent and known physicians and indi: iduals in all parts of tbe country is immense, and a care- ort pagan of the Aimanac, published annuelly ¢ proprietor, and to be had gratis of any o¢ b Je eng a aw the —_— skeptical that this remedy is y deserving the great cel- ebrity it has obtained. ipal cflice and manufactory No 9 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. READ TRE FOLLOWING: Morcantown, Va , August 4, 1855 Dr C. M. Jackson—Dear tir:—The of the Bitters are increasing, and what 8 vol- umes jn their favor is th: tall who bave used them speak highly of their effects No medicine that 1 sell gives such general satisfaction, and the de- mand for it exce-ds all precedent; and I arsure you it affords me pleasure to sell such a remedy Our physicians no longer scow! at it, but are com- pelied 'o acknowledge Its intrinsic vaive, and ibe preater part of them have had magnanimity suf- ficient *o Jay aside their prejudicies and prescrite it in their practice. Respectfully yours, - M. CHALFANT. For sale by ttore! ers and druggists in every town and village in the United Staes. Price 75 cents bottle. Z. BY Gitwan, Washington, and JOHN 8. KIDWELL, Georgetown, D.C Agen's. je? R SALE.—JUST ARRIVED FROM Lancaster county, Penn.,a taal young bay HORSES, about fifteen bigh, of superior style and action, we: broken to single or double harness. Perfectly sound and one of them a good ladies’ hack = En- quire of BIRCH, at his Stables, on 14th street je 6-38 MEXICANS JUST ARRIVED. 1 DOZEN SPLENDID MEXICANS, IN full dress and uniform, from the celebrated city of Puebla, the late seat of the Revolutionary, for sale by JONAS P. LEVY, 474 Pa. avenue, Wine and Liquor and Grocery Store. je 6-2w H4® BRUSHES ANKE COMBS, Toilet and Shaving Soap, Balm of a Thousand a &c., at LAMMOND’S, 7th st Je 5-4t ONLY 25 CENTS. . RISCOLL’S BALM OF A THOUSAND FLOWERS, for moneys | the skin, and cleansing the teeth, for sale at MASON’S Metro- olitan Clothing Store, No. ¢i Bridge street, ad- Foining the Post Office, Georgetown, D C. je5-lw CHOICE HAMS. LOT OF VERY FINE CINCINNATI Sugar-cured HAMS received this 4 by Z. M. P. KING, je7- 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th street NEW FLOUR STORE. Ninth street, between Pa. avenue and D st Also, RYE PLOUR.CORN MEAL, OATS, CORN, &c., in — to suit purchesers. ne. Call and m-im SAM’L B. PAUL. m REWARD OF $500. Orrics U.S. Maxemar Dist’r Cotumsia, Washington, June 4, iteé byes UNDERSIGNED IS AUTHORIZED to pay @ reward of five hundred dollars to such — or persons as shall spprehend and bring we any justice of Fa in and for the county of Washington, JOHN ESSEX, who being in custody, charged with the murder of Owen Quigley, in this city, on the 3d instant, es- caped from the office of the mugistrate ing the preliminary examination upon the charge DESCRIPTION. The above named John Essex ts about 22 years old, about six feet high, light heir, smooth face soft voice, fine looking, @ fresh scat on the left band; had op, when he left, light colored sum- mer ciothes, and a light colo: slouch cap, and is a stone cutter by trade. JONAH D. HOOVER, je5-1w Marsba! for District of Columbia (Union, Intelligencer, Sun, and Richmond En- quirer ) a RS.GEORGE, LATE FROM ENGLAND wishes to inform the population of Wash- ington and Georgetown that she can be seen and consulted on such subjects as love, marriage, lsw suits, absent friends, losses, &c. She expects to remain in the city but a sbor' time. Her residence is No. 86 F street no th, be tween 22d and 23d sterets, opposite the (bserve- - Name on the door lemen 50 cents— Ladies 25. Hours from » a. m., to 9 o'clock p. m. m 19-3we GIBBS’ WiGs, HALF WIGS, BRAIDS, CURLS, SCALPS TOUPEES, &c., equal to any in the Unit States for cale or made to order at bis Stores—for —— on Fenpeyivenia avenue, between - — streets; and for men, under Hotel. 265 m 13-e03m® et CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE. Pz#RLoNs DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING ~ ba 8 surplus of yop yp veceageten hand, will us pared at mes 2 chase their entire shox, OF suck articles as they sepaciviraa POrAONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 7th st , bet. land K. UMMER HATS.—TODD & CO, ARE daily receiving large additions to thelr stock stock of HATS, suitable for the ware [9 season. T! would particularly invite purchasers to thelr White Beavers. French Felts, and several new kinds of ventils!- ing Straw Hats of East India manufacture, ¢D- tirely new in this market in 23—3td&eolm_ Binge wt 0 semana in ere sata ee.—in the a hag seasan, and with Ge view room for autumr su are determ to run off the remainder of ost at unusually low figures. Those in want of new and el: — have now a rare a chance to be suppl money. Bargair* Ra aoe on and for sale x few of i ee Hearthrugs at $5,5¢ and $4, worth a a few 11-4 and 12-4 Dimity and Alesis uilis, very chea) '» @x) summer fet-eaw © ETT, DODBUN & CO.