Evening Star Newspaper, June 19, 1856, Page 1

Aenea eat meee NS a eeten THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Star Buildings, corner ‘enasyleant = avenue nd deveth eae , By W. D. WALLACE, j ‘Will be served to subseribers by carriers at BEX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable ‘weekly to the Agents; papers servéd in packages at 37% cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- soription price is THR EK DOLLARS AND FIPF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months ; for less than three months at the rate of 12% conts a week. S7” SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. IAL. ‘Tamasvar Derartment, May 28, 1956. Notice is hereby given to the holders of the stock issued pursuant to the act of Congress of 2d July, 1846, that such stock is redeemable by its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the surrender of the certificates thereof, on the 12th of November next, when interest thereon will cease. This department will continueto purchase such stock prior to said day of redemption, and will pay therefor the following premium, in addition to the Interest accrued to the day of purchase, with one dsy’s interest forthe money to reach the vendor: On such stock received at the Treasury between the Ist day of June and the dist day of July, in clusive, one-h«lf of ene per cent. on the amounts specified in the eertificates ; On such stock received between the Istand 31st days of August, one-fourth of one per cent; And on such stock recelved after the 3ist day of August, the interest accrued thereon, and one day’s additional interest only, will be paid. Certificates of such stock transmitted under this notice must be duly assigned to the United States by the party entitled to receive the pur- chase money ; and when sent prior to the Ist July the current half year’s tnterest mu t also be as- signed by the present stockholder, otherwise such interest will be payable as heretofore. And notice is farther given to holders of otber stocks of the United States that this department will purchase the same between the Ist day of June and the ist day of December next, unless the sum of $1,500,000 shall be previously obtained, and will pay for the same, in addition to the in- terest accrued from the day of the last dividend of interest, and one day’s additional interest for the money to react the vendor, the following rates of premium: On stock of the loan of 1942, a premium of 10 per cent.; On stock of the loans of 1$17 and 1918a premium of 16 per cent.; And on stock issued under the act of 9th Sep- tember, 1850, commonly called Texan indemnity stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Certificates transmitted under this notice should be duly assigned to the United States by the par- ty entitled to receive the money; and if sent pre- vious to the Ist July, the current half-year’s in- terest must also be assigned by the present stock- holder, otherwise the interest for the half year to that day witl be payable to him as heretefore. Paymeat for all the foregoing stocks will be made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos- ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. AGENCY OF THE Alliance Insuranes Co. of Philadelphia, J yt ely REPORT FOR THB YEAR ending January 1, 1856. m 2%dtlaNov Assets o€4pe Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on an mbered real astave $110,cos 00 S.ocks of other Corporations, worth per 25,620 Cush on hand 31,856 30 Bilis reestvabie, consisting of Mariae notes and short loans 43 70 Stock notes 24,386 00 51,989 To $319,420 00 Whe catpte for premiams during the year $218,512 6s Pald for losses and expenses during the year T1183 O46 P. M. MORIARTY, President. J.MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. THE GREAT WESTERN FIRE INSUB- ANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA. Capital $500,000. Charter Perpetual. DIRECTORS. Charles C. Lathrop, 532 Spruce street. Alexander Whilden, merchant, 14 North Front street. John C. Hunter, firm of W: it, Hunter & Co. E. Tracey, frm of Tracey & Baxer. John R. McCurdy, firm of Jones, White & McCurd: Isaac Lieztebarst, attorney and coussellor. James B. Smith, firm of Jas. B. Smith & Co. Theo W Baker, firm of Tracy & Baker. R. #. Walton, 50 Market street Thomas K. Limerick, 534 Spruce street. Joha J. Baker, Goldsmith’s Hall. CHARLESC LATHRUP, President. THOMAS K. LIMERICK, Secretary. Risks ¢ from other companies to this, no charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendal’, over R. Morrow's Exc! Office. first door West of W. B. Todd’s Hat re, on a avenue. m2? 3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. CHAUNCY WARKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN > Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. OLD SEALS, FOS AND VES?F CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SIL- VER SPOONS, FORK, GOBLETS, CUPS, &c., for sale at New York prices. REPAIRING.—The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, R ‘ing, Musical, and other WATCHES d. Also, JEWELRY, &c. No. 370 PexnsYLvania Avence, betw’n Sixth and Seventh streets, Browns’ Hotel bui!ding, sign of the GOLDEN WATCHES, ap 3o-tr Washington. BAJOU'S KiD AND OTHER GLOVES. NO H. SMOOT, No. 1198RIDGESTREET, G jeorgetown, has received, from New, York, ladies Bajou’s KID @LUVES white, black and colored; op do do; ladies aad gents. Jai. ilk and Lisle Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment of bieached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities ; bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; misees and boys’ Hose and Half Hose. Particular attention being _— to keep! a good assortment of the very it makes of the above goods, purchasers may depend upon - ting a good article as cheap as the same quality can be bought elsewhere. JOHN H. 8MOOT. m i-tr WORTH REMEMBERING. ERSONS MAKING PURCHASES OF Housekeeping Hardware and Catlery, Silver Plated Ware. Clocks, Feather Dusters. Bas- kets, Brushes, &c , will find it dec! ly to their edvantuge to look in at FRANCIS’S, above Odd Fellows’ Hall. on Seventh street He has en- useful ith very Prices are certainly low. larged stere—bas [t stocked with housekeeping article, and ts satisfied small . Bis m DA. J. THOKNE, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, OFFICE AND ERSIDENCE, Corner 13th st. and New York avenue, WASSINGTON, D.C. Office hours—8 to 10,2t04, $to 10. m7-3m* NOTHER LOT OF THAT CHOICE +. BLACK eee png op rane in store and for 2M. P. KING, je2 265 Vt. av , corner 15th and I sts \HOICE BUTTER! Freeh New York BUTTER just m3 received at NG’, 355 Vt avenve, cor. 15th and I sts. UST KECEIVED A NEW STYLE OF Buchanan Over and Under SACKS, being a “Also, tne Raglan Destere, with superior 190, e with a su) as- Sortment of summer Goods. WALL & STEPHENS, Pa_av., betw Oth and i0th sts. ONLY 12% CENTS. UCKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a lon of new and popalar Songs, as aing by Buckley’s New Urleans Serenaders at thetr epera house, Broad- way, New York. For sale by the agent, ALEX AD. SON marti-tum 7th street, opposite Post Uitoe, Je 9-lg —Ebening | ———————————=—=== » VOL. Vil. qusnen HATS.—TODD & CO., ARE daily receiving large additions to thelr stock a ers 'S, suitable for the vote season. Particularly invite the attention of purchasers to their White Beavers, French Felts, and several new kinds of ventilat- ing Straw Hats of East India ture, en- tirely new in this market m 23-3td&eolm GIBBS’ WIGS, HE WIGS, BRAIDS, CURLS, SCALPS. ‘TOUPEES, &c., equal to any in the United States for sale or made to order at his for ladies, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets; and for gentlemen, under Willards’ Hotel. m 13-eo3m* 2 MARBLE AND BRUWN STONE WORKS, Pa avenue. between 18th and 19th streets. HE UNDERSIGNED KEEPS ON HAND and makes to on the most reasonable terms— MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE- STONES, MANTELS, TABLE TOPS, MA BLE, and ENCAUSTIC TILES for Flooring. Aliso, all Kinds of plain and ornamental Marble and respi Pins. ork for sper i rose execu promptness, and at as low prices as can be had elsewhere. ap 10-eoly H. PARRY. LIME!—LIME!!—LIME!!! Ww BE OPENED TO-MORROW, AT the Lime Kilns of W. H. Godey & Co. situated on Rock Creek, between the lg a lower bridges, a kiin of very superior WOOD BURNT LINE, The subscribers have also on banda ieee supply of PLASTBRERS’ HAIR, CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, and every description of the very best quality of lime, which will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms. ap 14—eotf W.H. GODEY & CO. SPRINGS, y, Va. NTH OF JUNE. JORDANS’ Frederick a — 8 = T vi ashington, Baltimore, or Cumberland in the mornteg cars, via Har- lo Ferry, for Stephenson’s Depot, then 4 tmailes in coaches to the springs to dinner the —~ day; nom geet ig ae same et: n dyspepsia, gout, rheumatism, dropsy, liver Memceeet ateeiet s, and urinary organs, & , es; in skin diseases, its curative medical effects ar Well known. Hot and cold Sulphur Baths. Rice’s Band and experienced servants engaged. The water for sale in barrels and bottles. E.C.& R. M. JORDAN & BRO. je3-eodim Auction Sales. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Bucs HOUSK FOR SALE at Auction.— W211 be sold at auction,on THURSDAY, the 19th instant, ut 6 o’clock p. m ,upen the premises the House and Lot No 2, in square 504, fronting the Arsenal; being the second door from the cor- ner of 434 street. The house {s 27 feet 9 inches front, with excellent basement, well paved and fioored, parlors with Solding does. white marble pospipenl bape and belis tothe chambers. There isa of excellent water in the yard, anda good brick coach house and other out-houses. The lot is 120 feet deep. Terms of sale: One fourth in cash; and the residue on notes at 6, 12, 18,24, and 30 months, with {oterest payable sem!-annnally. to be secur- ed by a deed of trust on the property. The pur- chaser to be at all the expenses of the deeds. je 10-eod&ds A. GREEN, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. EXCELLENT FURNITURE AND House- hold Effects at Public Auction.—On WEDNESDAY MORNING, June 25th, at 10 o’clock, at the residence of Major Deas, U.S A No. 231 street, between I8th and 19th ‘streets, 1 _ sell all his Furniture Housekeeping Effects, iz: Suite of handsome carved walnut parlor Furni- ture, consisting of two French Sofas, Arm- Chair, ladies’ Chair, and six parlor Chairs Rozewcod marble top centre Table Handsome gilt frame Mirror, Slab, and Bracket Ladies’ Escretoire, walnut Whatnot Rush-seat Chairs, fancy Tables Silk and lace Curtains, Window Shades eens ee nly oekete Wea cones issels, three-ply, and other Carpets Oil Cloth, Matting; Rugs Excellent walnut Extension Table Cane-seat and dining Chiars, Butler’s Tray Sheffield plated Tea Set, Castors China, G! }, and Crockery Ware Walnut Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Washstands Dressing and plain Bureaus, ‘Toilet Sets Hair and husk Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows Refrigerator, Stoves, Tin Safes Together with the usual assortment of Kitchen Utensils Terms: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. P.$ ‘Bhe house {s for rent. Inquire on the premises or of the auctioneer. je 14 eod JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auet’r. | phi ne AND VELVET UCARPE- tings at a Sacrifice.—In consequence of the advanced state of the seasan, and with the view of ma! room for autumn supplies, we are determined to run off the re er of our Carpetings at unusually low figures. Those in want of new and Cn Carpets have now arare chance to be supplied fora little money. Bargains may be oe Still on hand and for sale a few more of those bm oer velvet Hearthrugs at $5,50 and $4, worth $10 and $8. Also, a few 11-4 and 12-4 Dimity and Allendale Quilts, very ner eds for summer use Je 2-eo8w CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. $100 REWARD. ANAWAY FROM MY FARM, ADJOIN- ing Upper Marlboro’, about the middle of December last, Mulatte boy AMBROSE, saoeer toe my ‘prother, Al W. Gardi- ner, of Charles county. This boy is about, “4 pe saa prion? Crd mp se are c - nut color—and has delicate limbs. He has usu- oy a mild and pleasant ceuntenance when spo- to. I will give the above reward for his apprehen- sion if taken in Wasbin; City, or north of Prince George’s county, Md., and fifty dollars if taken in Prince George’s county, or south of it in either case he must be brougkt home or secured in jail so that I can get him again. m 13-eotf B. J. GARDINER - (No. 557.] OTICEOF WITHDRAWAL OF LANDS IN 1OWA.—In pursuance of an act approved 15th May; 1856, ‘‘ making a grant of lands to the State of lowa, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of certain railroads in said State,’ instructions have been issued from this office withdrawing from market, until further orders, all tbe Jands in that State except those situated in the following-named districts, which are still _— oA purchasers for effecting sales and loca- ns ‘Zz 01 : Ottice at Dacorrah, all the lands ip the district. Office at Dodge, all the Jands north of the line between townships 92 and 93. Office at Sioux city, all the lands north of the line between townships 91 and 92. Given under my hand, at the General Land Office at the city of Washington, this 2ist day of May, 1836. THOS A. HENDRICKS, m 22-lawSw Commissioner. NEW STYLES FOR SUMMER. HITE EMBROIDERED MARSEILLES Basques and Mantillas White, black and colored Barege Basques and Mantilias Black silk and Lace shawl-sha| Mantillas Black Chantilly and French e Scarfs and Mantillas And the largest and cheapest assortment of MANTILLAS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION that can be found in any one establishment in Washington. Also, an additional supply of Embroideries, Ribbons, Ladies’ Dress T. tamings, &c. je 13-e03t MAXWELL & BRU. MR WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Singing and the Flute, ee TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS of Washington that he proposes establishing SINGING CLASSES for two, three or four pu- pils, whereby each voice will be properly ex- amined, and ceueiely cultivated, according to its quality, which could not be done, consistent- » With simultaneous teaching—as Sopranos, ezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require a widely di it training. The same care is ne- cessary with male voices, viz: Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. When the pupils are sufficiently ad- taught to tke thetr reepective farts ta Deets, ught to take t! res) ve in Duets, Trios, or Quartetts. om ai , Terms _ Quarter: $10 for each pupil, if only two pupils one hour will be devoted, and an extra half hour for every additional pupil; $20 per quarter for seperate pupils. aps Pennsylvania avenue. 3 et het irene chore CHUICE FRUIT TREES FORK SALE. 10. 000 APPLE PREKS, OF EXTRA .) wth and well assorted. 5,000 PEA’ TREES, forming a com. assortment and well grown. Aa _ very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late John H. King, they Sate be guaran' to be what they are rep- resen . nei 3 W. Albert King, No. 35 south High street, Georgetown, D.C, or at Valley Vil Not mile Lepsca foa of ke, \. atalogues furnished on application KB. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply'as above. E.J.K. mar 11—tf Wk. W. HENKY PALMER'S PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Quarter. Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Music D: Poabeyivenia avenue mar tee” EOK MOUNT VERNON, N TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.—FARE, ROUND TRIP, $1; FROM ALEXANDRIA75CENTS.— The, steamer THOMAS COLLYER leaves 2 ton at 9 and Alexandria at 9% o'clock. Coaches leave the Capitol for the boat at 8X o'clock. Coach fare 10 cents. Persons wishing the coaches will leave their residence with George & Thomas Parker. Refreshments on boat. apie SAM’L GEDNEY, Captain. ee ‘on STEAMER GEORGE WASHING. ‘TON will depart at the follow- ing hours: Leave Alexandria 7%, 9, 11, 1%, 4S Leave Washington...8, 10, 12 2X AK, ap2-d JOB CORSON, Capiain, ——$—$ er _ mlHE herent htm PAGE is now runnin, between Washiogton ‘Alexandria at Che deemed following hours: Leave Alexandria 4g, 8, 10, 12, 24,44, and 6 o'clock. Leave Washington 6%, 9, 11, 1%, 34,5, and 7orclock. LLYS'L’ PRIGE, Vaphine mar MEXICANS JUST ARRIVED. DUZEN SPLENDID ME XI CANS, IN 1 full dress and uniform, from the celeb: city of Puebla, the Inte seat of the Revoiutia: ‘ 474 Pa. avenue, aor ‘a. a) » Liq ie Tooery By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. XECUTORS) SALE OE VALUABLE Brick Houses on 7th and 9th strets and the whele of Square Ne. 152.—On TUES- DAY AFTERNOON, June 2th, at 4 o'clock, we shail sell at public auction, to the highest bid- der, the following valuable Perper belonging to the estate of the late George Wm. Uttermuhle, viz: Lot No. 7, in square No. 407, fronting 51 feet 9 inches on 9th street west, between D and E streets north, running back 100 feet, with the improve- ments, consisting of three three-story Brick Dwelling-houses, with two story brick back build- ings, cellars, &c. ‘he preximity of this valuable property to Pennsylvania avenue and the Certre Market ren- ders it very desirable for business soe pen Lot No. ——, square No. 424, fronting on 7th street, between M and N streets. with improve- ments, consisting of three new three-story Brick Dwelling-houses, with two-story brick back buildings, cellars, wood-sheds,&c. Two of these have the stores occupied as dry goods stores and the other #s a grocer’ store A pumpofexcellent water is immediately in front of the premises, and the porperty is aitogether very desirable. Immediately after which we shall sell the whole of Square No. 152, bounded by 17th and 18th streets and north S and T streets; this will be sold entire or by the lot, at the opinion of the company. One of the lots hasa two story Brick Dweiling on it. ‘This square has been under cul- tivation as a market-garden, and {s a very va.ua- ble lot for that perpose The sale wi | commence, precisely at 4 o’clock, Nha the houses on 9h street. Title indisputa- ie. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 15 months, with Interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. If the terms of sale are not complied with with- in five days thereafter the propery ‘will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchas- er. Title indisputable and sale positive. CHARLES UTTERMUHLE, AUGUSTUS UTTERMUHLE, GEO. W. UTTERMUHLE, Executors. je 16-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTE: SALE OF VERY VALUA- ble Building Lots, on 7th st., between M and N streets nerth, at Auction —On THURSDAY, the 26th dsy of June, A.D 1856, I shall sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o’clock p. m ,at public auction, by virtue of a decree from the Orphans’ Court for the County of Washing- ton, District of Columbia, confirmed by the Cir- euit Court for said county and District, all ofLot No. 12, and the south 33 feet of Lot No in square No. 424, fronting 92 feet on 7th street, be- tween M and N streets north; said Lots will be subdivided into four Lots, each having a front of 23 feet on Seventh street. Terms: One-thire cash; balance in two in- stalments of six and twelve months. A deed given and a deed of trusttaken to secure the deferred payments Allconveyancing at the cost of the penta If the terms of the sale are not complied with in three days after the sale the peepey, will be re sold at the risk cat era of the first purchaser WILLIAM J. MARTIN, Trustee je 12-e0cd JAS. C. McGUIRE, Avet’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEES’ SALE OF DKSIRABLE House and Lot on 13th street at Public Auctio On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June 10th, at 6% o’clock, on the premises, by vir- tue of a deed of trust dated Febru: 3d, 1853, and duly recoided in Liber J. A.S., No.52, folios 153, 164, 155, and 156, one of the land records for Washington county, the subscriber will sell at re auction, to the highest bidder, part of Lot 0. 26, in Square No. 250, begtantng for the same on 13th street, at the southeast corner of said lot, and runni thence north sixteen feet, thence west thirty feet, thence north one foot ten inches, thence west sixty six feet, thence south on the Ine of the public alley seventeen feet ten inches, and thence east ninety-six feet te tue place of be- ginning, together with the improvements, which consist of a very neat and we'l-built two-story = iresegiaae frome dwelling house, with a beck uilding. ‘Terms: One third cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured to the satis— faction of the Trustees. 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. McKIM, Trustees RICHARD. H. CLARKE i‘ m7-law&ds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. {7 The above sale is further pestponed until TUESDAY AFTERNUON, July Ist, see a TO, We AicKIM NO. W. Me! . RICHARD H CLARKE, $ Trustees. je l7-2awkds JAS. C.McGUIKE, Auct’r. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. WAENARES BRICK HOUSE AND LOT on 10th si t at Auction.—Un TUES- DAY, the Mth 1 nt, I shall sell, in front of the remises, at 60’cluck p. m., part of Lot No. 12, in square No. 346, having a fronton loth street westof 28feetS inches, with a depth of 100 feet one Inch, between F and G streets north, and oth- er necessary outbuildings. This property is bernie | located next to the corner of F street. ‘Terms: One-fourth cash; balance in 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given anda deed of trust taken. All conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser, Title indisputable. If the purchaser shou'd fail to comply with the terms in five days from the Sit sale, the property will be resold, at the tisk and cost of the first purchaser, by advertising the same three times previous to such resale in the National Inteldgencer. A. GREEN, je 10-codads Auctioneer, ICE—ICE—ICE. B. SHADD’SICE AND LAGER BEER DE- 'e POT, nt the southwest corner of Third street and Peansylvania avenue. The Ice used, knowo as Pettibone’s Is:and Ice, can be had at all hours and in any quantity. ‘The Lager Beer is from Re » Peansylvania, and can be had by the barrel, quarter cask, or dozen, sent to any pales the city, Orders left at thi place will promptly attended to. P store je 5-1m B SHADD, L. J. eae es DEALE In ve E, = Office and Depot—Southwest corer of F and ‘Twelfth strects, feb 27-1 Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1856. Houses, &c., for Rent and Sale. RARE CHANC E—THE STOCK AND Fixtures of a good Fancy Store for sale, on moderate terms. location is excellent, being situated on 7th street, between G and H streets. For particulars enquire at the Plumb Gallery. N. B.—If not disposed of py the 20:h instant, timely notice will be given of its being offered at suction. Je 13-tf —_——— FP Derciting and Store veing No iso, Tete welling an re, being No. situ on Bridge street, near the Market, Georgetown, now occupied by Wm. O. seh fet For termsappiy to R. P. J CKSON, or BAR- sprees BUCKEY, Bridge st., Georgetown. OR SAUE—A VALUABLE FARM, containing 90 acres, will be divided into lots, say from 20 to 40 acres, to suit purchasers, if de- sired. It i ened AN miles from Washington city, mile from Tenallytown, east of the Rock- ville ‘Turnpike Road It is well watered, a good supply of wood, and possesses a!l the advan- tages requisite to make a garden or dairy farm, of ae value. For (further information apply to OLLARD WEBB, No. 512, (second story) op- eer National Intelligencer Office. OR SALE.—A BEAUTIFUL WOOD LOT (of about 8 acres) on the plank road, 4 miles from Washington. It would be difficult to find a prettier site for a country residence, or one sing greater advantages, in the neighborhood of thecity. Inquire at this office. m 3-1m* des gas Chhabra BRICK jouse on street, toot, pacer a few doors above West, with ten g! rooms, enda fine lot attached. Apply to C. MYERS & SON, at their Wood and Coal yard, No 27 Waterstreet, tr at their residence Ist street. To a good tenant he rent will be moderate. m 19-tf OR RENT.—LENOX’S WHARF, NEAR the Long Bridge, the best and most reliable one in the 5 15 Se pending stone and other heavy articles. It has about 100 feet front, with de bof water sufficient for landing (api ets on eit! a n i side. prey ochea is a square o: for the purpose of de ing coal or = said quate isacomfortable dwelling, which may be adapted to store pur) There is about 14 feet water alongside said Wharf at lowtide. To those desiring to make a profitable business a rare opportunity is offered. For terms apply at No. 490 Re street north, between Sth and 9th streets west. JAMES TOW LES, Property Agent. ap 25-eotf g due Pe OR RENT.—A THREE STORY BRICK Dwelling, with extensive Back Building, a large lot of ground attached, with a pump of good water in the yard, situated on K street, nearly op- posite the Brewery. Toa good tenant the rent will be made moderate. red to COM. 8, CASSIN, or at GODEY & CO’S., Lire Kiln, Beall street, between Congress and Washington streets, Georgetown. m 2-eotf (OR PRIVATE SALE.—A VERY NEAT, convenient, three story frame House, with a deep lot laid ol as a flower garden. The above house contains ten rooms, all private; a side alley, and the priviledge of aback alley The above house is situated on the north side of Mas- sachusetts avenue, between 4th and Sth streets, No. 504. For further information please call as above. Possession given ina few days. If the above is not soid in a few days it will be for rent. ap 30-tf ARE CHANCE —THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale those beautiful Lots situated on 3d street, a few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either b residence sites, and will be sold at a fice. H.C. HARROVER. Terms: Asmallcash payment, and the bal- ance in 1, 2,3, and 4 years. Residence, No. 6, north A street, Capitol Hill. feb 23-tf PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE! Subscribed Copital and Suerplus.....1,353,151 13, FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA Office northwest corner Pennsylvania avenue and 17th i. street, Washington City, D. C. TATEMENT OF BUSINESS FROM THE IST day of August to the 3ist day of December, 1855: Amount received in marine premiums. .§68,242 31 Do fire premicms...... 39,008 82 Total premiums for five months. 18.151 13 CApial ...c.0 5 cececeeeeeeeees 1,250,000 00 1,358,151 13 Invested as follows: Bonds of Allegheny county, P: and Philadephia City 6’ Railroai bouds, cost Leans on first mortg Do stock $78,721 66 33,400 00 59,950 00 20/384 60 Cash in bank and on haad 11,092 22 Capital subscribed........ 1,047,700 00 Premium notes, not matured... - 66 387 31 Due from agents (secured by bonds)... 18.853 61 Expenses and ccrmmiseions......... 11,662 33 1,358,151 13 ‘Tutal amount cf losses reported to Ist January, 1856: Fire. Manne.. + 3.000 60 4,686 66 DIRECTOTS. Hon. Thos. B. Flerence, George H. Arm-trong, Charles A Rubuam, George Helmbold, F. Carroll Brewster, James E. Neall, Isaac Leech. Jr. THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President. EDWARD R. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. Charles Water, No. 397 D street. E dno. M. Toornton, corner First sweet and Virginia avenue. James Williams, No. 22 Four-aud a half street. MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt. J. P. Levy, No. 474 Pennsyivania avenue. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. John Thomason. The business of this Company will compare fa- vorably with the most successful of similar institu tions in the United States. . From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five months, up t» Ist January, 1856, the premiums received amounted to the large sum of one hundred and eight thouwand, one hundred and fifiy-one doilars, with only forty six hundred and sixty-six dolla s losses Charles Dingee, Thomas Manderfield, Edward R. Helmbold, Wich these evidences of success and good man- agement,* the directors tee! justified in solici share of public patronage, believing rity offered is ample, aud thatall fair adjusted more according to equity than legal techni- calities. With a view of affording ample indemnity to the public, the company have deposited with MESSRS. DUNCAN,” SHERMAN, & CO., OF NEW YORK, THEIEZ BANKERS, Cash aod premium notes to provide an accruirg Trust Fund of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, To be held by them as alditional security to policy holders for the payment of oo The com is prepared to issue policies mat logs or Gamage by ‘ire on DWELLINGS, FUKNI- TURE, MILLS, MANUFACTURIES, WARE. OUSES, all descriptions of BUILDINGS, and eir content*, or all kinds of MERCHANDISE, treneported by VESSELS, STXAMBOATS, CA NAL BUATS, RAILAOADS, aud the usual con- veyances to or from any portion of EOROP® and AMERICA, and onthe hulls of STEAMBOAIB navigating the western waters The rates of premium will be as low a3 other comyanies, and in fixing them every improvement in construction aad acraagement will be taken into consideration, All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid. Office northwest ¢. rer Pennsylvania avenue and Seventeenth street, Wa:hington city, D.C. Insurance may also be effected at the Home ; pasdpag corner fai nd @ ia. Also, at the Compa: a we ‘Th mpson, No. 10 Wall street. Bos Olver Brewster, No 4 Siete street. B: B H. Rict.ardson, No. 72 Baltimore street. nati—Taylor & Anthony. Charlestot Jor, No. 121 B, Bay street. New Orle oe—Ha ma Doane. Montgomery—Albert Wiliams, Mobile— A. C. Waugh. Pitisburg—T. J. tiunter, No. 90 Water street. Eavannah A. Wilbur, No. 111 Bay street. Augusta. rardey, Whyte @ Co. Atlanta— Marcus A. Bell. Trenton—Narr & Cecks. Fond du Lac—Robert A Baker. Vieksburg—J. Putnam. Buflaio—A Barker. Memphie—W. E Milton. Detroit—Thomas Pa'mer & Son. Milwaukie—A. Wellington Hart. Weilleburg, Virginia—Danforth Brown, jr. Erie, Pennsyivania—Allen A Craig. Wyoming, Pennsy:vania R. C. Smitb. Louis- Vilie—H. .'Limbezlake. Nashville—Josepb Nash. Portiaud—D. Robinson, jr. Chic: E P. Ward fan F ancisco— Wiliam Biggs. Louis—Thos &. Courter ay, gen@abagent sorthe douchern and western Staves. And in other principal cities of the Ua thorized officers of the com- Je l4-lyt NO. 1,050. EVENING STAR. Address of the Southern Commissioners of the (N. 8.) General Assembly, held in Kew York, 1856. To the Ministers and Members of the Pres- byterian Church residing in the Slavehold- tng States: Dear Breraren: The undersigned, mem- bers of the General Assembly of the Presbyte- rian Church, which has just closed its ions in the city of New York, feel it incumbent on them to address you with reference to the re- ceut action of the General Assembly on the subject of slavery, and to make such sugges- tions as to our future eourse as the circum- stances in which we are placed seem to de- mand. We are apprehensive that the action of the Assembly may be misunderstood The resolution poset. by the Assembly at Detroit is very ambiguous. As its endorsement by the recent Assembly is the only part of its ac- tion on this subject to which exception can be taken, we would call your attention to the true import of this resolution. 1. The resolution clearly implies that slave- holding is not a sin per se, and cannot, there- fore, on this ground, be made a subject of dis- cipline. The exceptional cases referred to necessarily involve the idea that slavehold- ing—the mere relation of master and servant — is not wrong in itself. For if it was a sin per se, there could be no case of slaveholding that cou'd be justified. We are assured that the committee who brought in the majority report that was adopted by the Assembly have no sympathy with the sentiment that slavehold ing is sinful a itself, And this, doubtless, was the opinion of the vast mefbrity of the As- sembly. The General Assembly of our church never has sanctioned the sentiment that the relation of master and servant is a six per se. The nearest approximation to this opinion is found in the resolutions of the Assembly pass- edin 1818. But that it was not the intention of the Assembly of 1818 to express such an opinion, is evident from the fact that those resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote—such men as Dr. George Baxter and Dr. Conrad Spence, of Virginia, voting for them. 2. The resolutions passed at Detroit imply that slaveholding is a sin, and can be made cause for discipline on/y when it violates the obligations of guardianship and the demands of humanity We presume that every slave- holder in the land will admit that if the slave- holding, in any case, is inconsistent with the interests of Aumanity—including under the term humanity the colored and white popula- tion—it is a sin in the sight of God. In our judgment there is no relation in life that would not be sinful, if it is incompatible with these interests of humanity. We believe that, in the circumstances in which the colored popu- lation exist in the slaveholding States, the law of love demands that the relation of mas- ter and servant should exist. We do not think, therefore, that there is any objection to the Detroit resolution, sanctioned by the re- cent Assembly; because it asserts that slave- holding is a sin of the interests of humanity are affected by it. It is a truism to which we are persuaded the slaveholder will withhold his assent. This interpretation of the Detroit resolution is not only authorized by the lan- guage of the resolution, but also by the state- ments of some of its most prominent advocates. _ 3. The resolution adopted at Detroit, and indorsed by the recent Assembly, is not a law of the Church. It expresses the sentiment of the Assembly; but it has no more authorita- tive effect than the opinion of any other body of pious and intelligent men. The report passed by the Assembly says that the doctrine set forth at Detroit was ‘‘set forth, simply as a doctrine, and not as alaw or judicial de- cision.’’ hatever, then, may be the senti- ment expressed, it is important to notice that this opinion of the Assembly has no binding effect. The General Assembly of the Presby- terian Church, uniike the Methodist General Conference or Episcopal Convention, has no power to make laws. The Presbyteries are the only law-making power in the Presbyte- rian Church. 4 According to the action of the late As- sembly, if a case of slaveholding that is incon- sistent with the demands of humanity ever occurs, there can be no disciplinary action on the part of the Assembly, unless a case is brought before it from a lower court by refer- ence, complaint or appeal, or unless a Synod is cited to answer to the charge of delinquency induty. It is like any other case of disci- pline brought before the Assembly for de- cision. It must come primarily from a session in the case of a private member, and froma Presbytery in the case of a minister. There is no intimation in the report adopted by the Assembly that acase will occur to call for action on the part of a lower judiciary; and we who are acquainted with the operations of the system of slavery need have no more fear of a case of slaveholding, inconsistent with the demands of humanity occurring among us, than of onein any other relation of life. It would be unjust to infer from the action of the Asrembly that it looks to actual discipline. We are assured that no such idea was enter- tained either by the committee who intro- duced the report, or by the Assembly. The design was simply to state the course which the Assembly must pursue, if a case of slave- holding, inconsistent with the interests of hu- manity, should ever occur. It is neither ex- pressed nor implied that there will ever be occasion for the Assembly to act in a judicial case brought to it from a lower court, or in the citation of Synods. The undersigned ob- jected to the adoption of the report of the committee, not because they did not believe that slaveholding, like every other relation in life, would be a sin to the sight of God, if it contravened the interests of humanity, nor because they differed from the committee as to the mode in which offences generally are to be treated by the Assembly, but because they believed the constitution does not rec- ognize the right in any court to regard that as an offence to which no allusion is made in the Confession of Faith of the Presbyterian Church. 5. In our judgment the action of the As- sembly, viewed as a whole, is favorable to the South—insomuch as it expresses the Constitu- tional principles by which anything that may be regarded as an offence is to be brought be- fore the Assembly. Doubtless many who have been disposed to agitate the Slavery question in the pf pate have had most erroneous views as to the powers of that body over the subject. It is now apparent that the Assem- bly has gone as far as the Constitution will allow, unless it acts judicially. Its opinion in regard to the system of Slavery has been expressed repeatedly within the last sixty years, and we may, therefore, reasonably ex- pect the cessation of all declaratory resolu- tions. We have not the slighest apprehen- sion of disciplinary action oo in an) of the lower Courts, or in the mbly. e know there is no ground for such action, and for this reason we have no apprehension of the Assembly being called w to act judi- cially on the subject of slaveholding. 6, The undersigned, representing in the re- cent Assembly the Presbyteries in the Slave- holding States, are unanimous in the opinion that there is no occasion for alienation or se aration on the partof our Churches. It +1 true the subject of Slavery has been discouss- ed in the Assembly, and from the very nature of a deliberative body it may be impossible always to prevent its introduction into the ju- dicatories of the Church. But in to the late discussion in the Assembly it is im- portant to notice that it was desi a as far as an expression of opinion by the sembly would do it, the constitutional — of that jedicatory over subject—t la could not be done without discussion ; ax that a very considerable part of the time de- voted to thas discussion was occupied by South- THE WEEELY STAR. This excellent Family and News Journal—con taining a greater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published on Setur- aay morning. TERMS. Single copy, per anaum..........s000+ TO CLUBe. Five copies. Ten copies. Twenty copies, U7 Casa, ates Wt aDvanos. ‘Si ies (in wrappers) ean be prosured at ibe euekter, Immadiataly Aiea tee tesla ef nee Peper. Price—Tuzx Cunts Postma: who act as agents will beallowed ern men. So long as the subject of Slavery is agitated in the country, we may expect that # few in every Church will, sooner or later, seek to agitate it im the icatories of the Cbureh. No Uburch in the land can be ox- empt from it. We believe that our Church, in this it, occupies as safe a position ss any other branch of the Church in this coun- uy. We are persuaded there are but few who desire the introduction of the Slavery a intothe Church. This is evident rom the fact that the average number of me- morials on the subject sent to the Assembly for the last eight or ten years has not been more than a half a dozen, notwithstanding we have 108 Preebyteries, and although the coun- try has becn shaken te its contre by this agi- tauion We would, therefore, say to our brethren in the slaveholding States, ict us unitedly stand by our beloved Church in all its inter- ests. Letthere be no alienations or dissen- sions amongst us. Let no one imagine that by chmgey bis ecclesiastical connections he can get rid of this agitation entirely in the Church judicatories. In some churches it may be suppressed for a brief period But it cannot be so always. These very churches, where the subject not been particularly discussed for a few years, have given the strongest testimony against the system of sla- rer And the most supe: acquaintance with them will satisfy an id man that they entertain the same views, and are con- stantly liable to the introduction of the sub- ject into their judicatories. We believe that nine-tenths of our membership desire no far- ther discussion of the subject—and that we now lay aside all apprehensions as to 7 ne- cessity for a separation on our part. If the Assembly should hereafter take any steps towards the exercise of discipline on account of slaveholding—further at least than the de- cision of a judicial case brought from a lower court—or if in deciding a judicial case it should conclude that the rejation of master and servant, in any case, is an offence, we shall unitedly dissolve our connection with that apie e shall not join any other branch of the Church that hasa Northern connection, and where we should be constantly liable to the necessity of another separation. But we should form a Southern organization, and de- vote our energies to the great work of diffus- ing the principles of our common Christianity throughout the region where God has cast our lot. At present, however, we repeat, there is no necessity for pursuing such a course, nor do we anticipate that it will ever occur. We belong to a branch of the Church whose dir- tinguishing principles are worthy of our ad- miration. God grant that we may ever con- tinue a united Church, with the Bible and the Constitution as the basis of all our action, and laboring for the good of our common country and the entire family of man. Synod of Virginia—Rev. A. H. H. Boyd, D.D., Rev. A. G. Carothers, Rev. C. H. Read, Samuel Mather, Samuel M. Price. Synod of Missouri—Rev. W. H. Parks, Rev. J.W Phillips, Rev. 8. J. M. Beebe, Rev. W. H. Smith, Samuel McAfee. Synod of Kentucky—Rev A. H. Carrier, Rev. W. T. McElroy, J. R. Thornton, J. P. er nan synod of Tennessee—Rev. J. McCaldwell, Teed J. Lyons, Rey. T. R. Bradshaw, Rev. J. King, T. W. Turley, T. Rhea, W. N. Bick- nell, M. D. Synod of West. Tennessee—Rev. A. H. Da- shell, D D., Rev F.A Ross. D D., Donald Cameron, W. L. Watkins, C. N. Ori: % Synod of peeves Pgnk J.McCampbell, Rev. W. E. Holley, Rev. H. Woods, Rey. J. H. Zivley, Duke Asken. — aS z Burigp Treascres.—‘Eusebius’’ writes to the New York Observer from Rome, as follows: _ The Tiber is not only rich in historic asso- oiations, it is rich in treasure An English company has actually offered to turn the cur- rent of the stream far above the city and around it, provided the government would give them what they might discover in its pre- sent bed. This would be attended with a vast expense, but it would pay Treasures of art from age to age have found their way into the stream, which would bring in the market a perfect remuneration. in the museum of St. John Lateran. a magnificent column of stone is lying, which was taken not long since from the Tiber, a portion of which has been polish- ed to display its beauty, and no one can see it without wishing to have more of the secret of this river revealed. Statwary more perfect and perhaps more beautiful than any of the ancient works of art now seen in Rome, lies imbedded in_ coupe beneath the stream. tine Chigi, the famous banker at the time of Leo X, once give a splendid entertainment to the Pope and his Cardinale, at which the dishes were all precious metals. The price paid for three fish was 250 crowns. It is said the dishes were all thrown into the Tiber by order of the rich banker, in order that no less illustrious guest might ever use them. The sacred vessels brought from Jerusalem by Ti- tus, among them the golden candle-stick, reported to have been Jost from the Milvian bridge, and if so, are still lying there. The present government of Rome will suffer noth- ing belonging to ancient art to pass from her territory, nor is it able to carry on such an in- vestigation upon its own account. A Youne Lapy Guost.—In noticing a book by Dr. Robert Hare, a somewhat distinguish - ed convert to spiritualism, the Independent says: The most amusing thing in the whole vol- ume is a specimen of correspondence between the revelation and imagination of the medium, in the communication on page 104. It is from the ghost of a young lady’s medium, and un- doubtedly Fg & young lady’s idea of Heaven ‘e have space only to allude to the description which it gives of the heavenly residence of H. K. White. This is the fifth heaven, (which seems to be associated in the mind of the autbor with the Fifth avenue) and is a perfect leve of a , “* embosom- ed in trees and fiuwers,”” about which the “« grounds are tastefully laid out.’’ The cle- matis and honeysucl le entwine their tendrils around the trellis werk of the door. Within, it is adorned with * most exquisite’’ statues, and furnished with extraordinary “couches and divans,” and such be-yu-tt-ful carpets! In addition to this there is the best society in the neighborhood, such as the “ Wesle: ron, Burns, sae Shell of whom the Spirtt Maria “8 in particu- lar, because she is meeaisiel ou them, be- ing attracted tothem by «@ congeniality of fecling.”” Cananything more be cnateiies perfect bliss? Maryiaxp Institute Exarerrion.—The ninth annual exhibition of the land In- stitute will commence at Baltimore on the first day of October and continue four weeks. The Board of Managers has issued its circular re- quiring all persons to deposite their articles tor com: — between Passe age 26th of tember, lusive, except suc! may ae from a distance and be unavoidably de- tained beyond the time specified. Articles for exhibition only may be deposited until the night of the 27th, after which time a charge will be made foreach and every article de posited. tar The Howard Association of Norfolk have sent a beautiful gold medal to each of the physicians of Savannah who volunteered during the prevalence last summer of the fatal epidemic. On one side are represented the three figures of Faith, Hope, and Charity, with the inscription ‘‘ Presented by the How- ard Association of Norfolk, Va., .”? On the other wheelie eee ay pega Samaritan caring for the man who fell | thieves, with the inscription, “I wassiok ye visited me—Mat. xxv., xxxvi.”’ Under the figure of the Samaritan is a scroll, with the name of the recipient engraved on it.