Evening Star Newspaper, July 17, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. ~ LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, Tax Herternt Case —Atter we went to press yesterday, the Court, having secured a pew list of talesmen, proceeded in the en- deavor to form a jury. Jobu D. Evans Joseph F. Hodgson were rm. Enos Ray waschallenged by defence. ‘Genderson Fowler do. John 8. Fowler, do. Michsel Coombs was sworn, and this last, with Mr. Crandell, who now signified his willing- ness to serve rather than put the Court to any further trouble, made up the requisite twelve. Eleven were sworn in, and the twelfth ted, but not sworn, that the jury might spend the night at home. The jury now stands as follows : Francis B. Lord, Jobn Ball, Thomas Milstead, John D. Scrivener, Samuel Ovens, John D. Evans, John G. Robinson, Joseph F. Hodgson, Leonard Storm, Michael Coombs, Richard Butt, James Crandall. SECOND Day. The Court met at 10 o’clock this morning, and soon after the prisoner was brought in. He looked sallow and somewhat depressed, and talks very little. His counsel are seated near him, occupying seats at the moveable desks instead of at the long blue table. The court room is again crowded, and the atmos- phere almost insufferable. Rel The District Attorney is assisted by William P. Preston, of Baltimore; counsel for defence remains as on the former trial, Messrs. Brad- ley, Ratcliffe, and Hon Percy Walker. On calling the list of jurors, Richard Butt was found to be absent, and some occasioned in consequence At hal the missing juror made his appearance, and the trial was entered upon. = Mr Bradley asked that, as on the former trial, the witnesses be excluded from the court-room; and it was so ordered by the rt. The following witnesses were called for the prosecution: Dr. Thomas Miller, Patrick Keat- ing, John Enright, Chas. Quinn, Thos. Brod- erick, Jerry Riordap, James Quinn, Henty A. Willard, Francis A. Maynard, Gabriel E. De- yenois, Michael Carroll, Wm. Scherger, and Robert Schwartze. Maynard and Riely were reported non est. The District Attorney opened the case, and proceeded briefly to define murder and man- slaughter—the first being killing committed with premeditation and in cold bleod, and the latter being committed while under the influ- ence of furor brevis, or a short madness. He deemed it unnecessary to go into details of what will be the testimony on the part of the United States, renner should hear for themselves as it should be brought out upon the trial He closed by invoking the jury to give their earnest and uninterrupted attention to the case without bias or prejudice. Mr. Bradley followed, commencing by say- ing that it was his duty to state the defence in this case. He had hoped th rned pros- ecutor would have stated to th: ry the law bearing upon the case, and the outline of the evidence to be adduced. As he, (the District Attorney) however, had not deemed it ad- visable to do this, he (Mr B.) would state the law generally as applicable to thiscase Un- happily there was, as had been stated by the District Attorney, great excitement in the community; it was a feverish excitement ; there was not only a morbid appetite in the community, but unhappily there were in- struments supplying food to this excitement. The press, out of the simple facts in the case, had produced an excitement not confined to this community, but which had extended throughout the land. This instrument—the — Bot only furnished garbled and ‘istorted accounts of the transaction, but had even assailed the purity of the ermine—not directly, indeed, but indirectly. The deport- ment of counsel, and the mauner of the pris- oner had been commented upon. He had seen one of the members of the press in this court room advising the prosecution in the selection of a jury. What gave rise to all this excitement? Was the prisoner to be hunted down because be happens to hold a “peered Ss in the councils of the nation? id anybody ever hear of so many California papers here before as are in Washington at this time? Who were the parties at the bot- tom of this attempt to prevent a fair and im- partial trial? He congratulated the prisoner upon having a jury, not of young and reckless men, but of grave men, who would not be in- fluence by popular clamor Mr. Bradley went on to detail the occur- rences of the affray at Willards’; and after summing up the law-points in the case, closed by stating that they would proceed with the examination, in order to close by to-morrow night. or. Miller sworn.—On the 8th of May was at Willards’ ; found Thomas Keating dying in the wash room of the hotel of a pistol wound; he died soon after; bad the body removed to the Infirmary, and made a post mortem examina- tion on the next day ; wound was on the right side of the ches! xternal appearance of the wound was blsckened but not burnt by powder; soft parts of the wound were filled with bruised blood; opened the chest and found a large quantity of blood in the cavity of the chest; the bullet passed through the lung and fifth rib; the ball passed through periectly horizontal, or at right angles with the body; there was a slight variance of the bali from the medium line of the body ; no va- riation horizontally ; had mislaid the ball; it wasa large ball; the opening was large enough to admit his little finger readily; the post mortem was not made the same day, as it is not pleasant to make the examination until the body is cold. Cross-examined —Deceased was, he should suppose, about five feet eleven inches high; ‘was a muscular, healthy man; his weight was, Ce from one hundred and ninety to two andred pounds; if a ball strikes a body at an angle, it would make a deflection; sometimes it would follow a ribaround the whole body, butif itwas directed plum to the body, it would be apt to go directly through; be had compared the line of the ball upon a skeleton with a spirit- level; if the pistol was held close to the body thought the wadding would burn it; if he should take an oath one way or the other he should say deceased must have been in an erect position when the shot was fired; would hot say that it was impossi for a ball to fol- low such a course while in a stooped position; be made a thorough autopsy of the mes Patrick Keating sworn —Was in the kitch- en when the occurrence took place; several perfons came in and told him that Herbert was beating his brother; he made a short pause, not thinking the matter was so bad. and went in to see the truth of it; went in and saw Herbert beating his brother with a chair; took a a bow!, and a pitcher that he thought contained milk, and went towards Mr. Herbert, showing thet he came to pacify bim; when Mr. Herbert saw him coming ke turned areund and approached him in a very wild manner, with the pistol in one hand anda chair in the other; witness said to him in a very lo d remoustrating manner “ Mr. Herbert; ’ in the contest his band came in contact with the muzzle of the pistol and tore a portion of the flesh; while he was struggling another ——- & friend of Mr. Herbert, struck im on the bead with the chair; at this time be beard what from his alarm he thought was & pietol shot, but could not say it was, or was only a cap; the French cook came in and tried to separate them, saying “ save! save'’ Witness ran out of the room, and when he came back they were c ing his dying bro- ther out of the room, then witness lost all power of himself; was convenient to the pantry door when Devenois came in; bis rother did not take up a knife, but a chair; bis belief is that he was out of the room &t the time of the shot; bis brother, he thinks, was about thirty-two years of age ; his brother was stouter in frame than witness, but not taller; bis brother had been sick; the trans- action was, may be, about three or four min- Utes; it was a quick movement. Cross examined.— When witness entered the room his brother was shielding himself, with bis hands held up; could see only a portion of bis body at that time [A diagram of the 2g room was passed up to the witness by Mr. Bradiey, who questioned him as to the position of the parties in the affray.| Herbert ‘eft his brother and came down towards wit Ress; does not think he raised the pitcher higher than Herbert's head; is positive that he did not raise the sugar-bowl or pitcher in SD attitude te strike Herbert, and that he did bot strike him; witness grasped the pistol with his right hand; his left arm may have been around Herbert's neck, but he does not know whether it was or not; Gardiner strusk wit- ness several blows with a chair; thinks Gar- diner struck him with a stick, but iz not cer tain; he had said on the examination before the Justice, that the firstreport, which he ted was a shot, was not the one that killed his bro- ther; had employed counsel; to his knowledge no one of the witnesses had assisted him to pay counsel ; he had em: Mr. Preston think- ing it due to his dead brother that justice should be done Mr. Preston at this point announced with some warmth that he wished there should be no mistake in regard to the relation ho stood in toward the witness. He had been engaged by Patrick Kea’ . - Mr. P led to comment in severe terms upon the time of questioning pursued on this point by counsel for defence. The question was being argued as we went to press, with great force, by counsel on both sides. . Tam Common Councit met on Monday at the usual hour. The President laid before the Board the resolution from the Aldermen requesting the loan of the three several letters of Messrs. R. B. Owens, Thos. C. Donn, and J P. McKean, from the files of the Board; adopted. Mr. Lloyd reported as amended the bill from the Aldermen imposing taxes for the year 1856 Mr. Abert moved to amend the bill by striking out “sixty cents’? and inserting “ sixty-five cents;”’ disagreed to The bill now being on its passage, the yeas and nays were demanded thereon, and the bill was passed by the following vote : Yeas—Messrs. Baldwin, Bayne, Gordon, Knight, Lloyd, McCutchen, Towles, Venable, Walker, Watterston, and the President—11. Nays—Messrs. Abert, Edmonston, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lee, and Turton—6 Mr. Towles reported a bill for the relief of Matthew Trimble and Thomas Bayne. Mr Gordon moved that the further con- sideration of the bill be postponed until Mon- Sp agreed to 'r. Towles reported a bill for the reliof of John B Williams; recommitted. Mr. Walker presented the petition of J. Duvall and others in reference to the measure- ment of oats; referred. Mr. Jefferson presented the petition of G. H. Plant and others, asking for the condemnation and opening of an alley in square No. 252; referred. : Also, the petition of @. H. Plant and others, seking for the paving of an alley in aquare No. 252; referred. Mr. Walker made a report in relation to the completion of the building of the Northern Liberties engine house; referred. Mr Bayne presented the petition of Peter Little, accompanied by a bill for his relief; referred. Mr. Lloyd introduced a bill making an ap- propriation for opening and grading Sixth street west, from M to O streets south; re- ferred. The joint resolution from the Aldermen in relation to bridges over the Washington Canal was passed. The bill from the same Board regulating the meeting of the Board of Health was passed The bill from the same Board authorising the grading and paving of an alley in square No. 106 was referred. The President laid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor ia relation to the condition of the bridges over the eastern sec- tion of the canal, asking an appropriation for their repair ; referred. The Board then took up for consideration the bill abolishing the office of the Commis- sioner of the eastern section of the canal. Mr Jefferson moved that the further con- sideration of the bill be postponed for one week; decided in the negative. The bill was then read a third time and passed Mr Lloyd introduced a joint resolution in reference to recent difficulties at a public meeting held in the city of Washington. Mr. Jefferson moved that the further con- sideration of the resolution be postponed one week; di to. The joint resolution was then read a third time and passed ; ‘and ordered to be printed with the proceedings of the Board, and is as follows : Joint Resotvtion in reference to the recent difficulties at a public meeting held in the city of Wasbington. Whereas statements have been published in the National Intelligencer and other pa- pers of this city regarding the recent difficul- ties, in which the Mayor of the city of Wash- ington was involved, seriously detrimental and hurtful to the prosperity and reputation of the city; and whereas it is manifestly proper that the corporate authorities should take measures to investigate the cause of these difficulties: Therefore— Beit resolved, That a joint committee be appointed, consisting of two members of the Board of Aldermen and three members of the Board of Common Council, whose duty it shall be to thoroughly investigate the various circumstances, and report the result of their investigations; and they are hereby empow- Py to een ee and employ such aid as they may deem necessary. Mr. MoGuteben offered a resolution of in- quiry into the propriety of increasing the sal- aries of the female teachers of the public schools, so as to make them equal to th - ries received by male teachers of the same ar of echools, and report by bill or other- wise ; referred. Mr Turton reported a substitute for the bill Sees! ieee to Thomas P. Morgan and illiam T. Dove to construct a whi at the foot of @ street north ; passed. A meseage was received from the Aldermen stating that the Board had non-concurred in the amendment of this Buard to the bill im- posing taxes for the year 1856. Mr. Abert moved that the Board recede from its amendment ; disagreed to. Mr. Lloyd moved thst this Board adhere to its amendment and ask a committee of con- ference; agreed to, and Messrs. Lloyd, Abert, and McCutchen were appointed the conferees on the part of this Bo Mr. McCutchen submitted a communica- tion from J. W. Owen, proposing to furnish lightning rods for the City Hall ; referred. Mr. Abert from the committee to which the Mayor's communication in relation to the sub- ject bad been referred, and also the ccmmu- nication of J. L. Henshaw, Esq, late Tax Clerk, made a written report, accompanied 7 & bill to allow additional aid in the office of the Tax Clerk, and fixing the compensa- tion ; passed. Mr Walker presented the petition of Rob- ert Downing, asking to be refunded certain taxes erroneously paid; referred. Mr. Lloyd introduced a bill for the purpose of preventing the overdrawal of appropria- tions, and for other purposes ; referred The Board then took up for consideration the bill from the Board of Aldermen to pay John Wheeler for services rendered the police committee. Mr. McCutchen moved to amend the bill by adding thereto the following proviso, which was agreed to: “ Provided, Thatin future no clerk shall be eraployed by any committee of either Board without a law being paszed before his appoint- ment authorizing the same ”’ The bill, as amended. 8 passed. Mr. Lloyd reported a bill making appro- | aos? to defray the ral expenses of the orporation for the year ending 30th June, 1857 ; laid on the table. The Board took a recess of fifteen minutes ; and having resumed its session— _ A message was received from the Aldermen informing this Board that it had agreed to @ committee of conference on the disagreement of the two Boards to the bill imposing taxes for the year 1856, and have appointed as con- ferces Messrs. Riggs, Houston. and Raff. After a short absence, Mr. Lloyd, reported that the committee had discharged the duty sssigned them, and had concluded to recom- mend to the respective Boards the sum of six- ty-five cents as the rate of assessment ; agreed to. The Board adjourned. Tae Privats Pic Nic held yesterday by ladies and Creeepesete of this city, on the unds of Mr. Pierce Shoemaker at what is known as‘ Pierce’s Mill,’’ on Rock Creek, was a very joyous affair indeed. A more delightful place to ruralise in of a hot sum- mers day can hardly be imagined, and to the courtesy of Mr. Shoemaker in opening his rounds for their reception, the party is in- footed for a most agreeably spent day. Erron.—The Reporter of the ‘‘Star’’ is mis- | taken in applying the remarks made by Al- derman Busey to John R. Queen, intendant of ; the Asylum. He made no allusion in any | manner to Mr. Queen, and the remarks quot- ed were applied to another nominee. —Organ of yesterday. It struck us at the time we fell into the error that Alderman Busey—in saying that hi had revelations to make concerning our well known fellow-citizen, John R. Queen, which he could not make unless indemnified by the j against a suit for slander—had been Board infamously imposed on by someone. We are glad to perceive, from the Organ, that the error was wholly ours; Alderman Busey having made that remark in commenting on some other nomination, not that of Mr. Q. | Map Does. —Many persons have recently requested us to caution the police to keeps bright look-out upon the numerous curs prowl- ing day and night about the streets of Wash- ington in these almost dog-star times. One friend assures.us that yesterday in walking three blocks he counted no less than eighteen, many of whom panted and fretted under the sun’s glare as though then under the influence of the incipient stages of rabidness. We be- lieve that the law makes it the duty of all dog owners to keep their curs at home at such &@ season, or otherwise, to muzzle them If not, the Councils should at once enact such an ordinance. Tue District Berore Concress.—Yester- day, Mr. Brown reported from the Senate s District of Columbia Committee, the following bills, vis : A bill totake the sense of the people living west of Rock Creek, in the District of Colum- bia, on the question of the retrocession of that art of said Distrist to the State of Mary- and. orate the Washington Ben- A bill to inco: role Gas Light Company. A bill to incorporate the guardians of the or. A bill to incorporate the Washington Mutu- al Building Association. AGranp Dramatic Festiva, —By refer- ence to our advertising columns, it will be seen that Manager Ford, ever ready to gratify the Washington pants with an evening’s en- tertainment, will give a grand dramatic festi- val at the National Theatre, on Monday eve- ning next. when the comedy of ‘‘ Laugh when ou Can,’’ and ‘ The Toodles,’’ will be per- Formed by the celebrated comedians, H. A. Perry and John S. Clarke, with an excellent stock company. As there will be a large as- semblage present on that occasion, we would suggest that seats should be secured in ad- vance Preuiminary Trias —The justices of the peace yesterday issued but few United States warrants, and those few were mostly cases of little importance and the parties were gener- ally dismissed upon security for good beha- vior The business of the city police is prompt- ly attended to, and we hear no complaints of partiality for persons on the part of the offi- cers. Strict and constant attention is paid to the general duties, and when special com- plaint is made to the officers it is attended to without delay. Larceny Case Disuissep.—Margaret E. Slater, (colored,) charged with stealing cer- tain articles of clothing from the residence of Mrs Butt on Fourteenth street, was brought up for trial before Justice Stevens. It ap- pearing from the evidence that the principal witness against her isa slave, the evidence of that witness could not be taken and the case was dismissed. CuarcE or Anson —This morning a colored boy named Augustus Ford was arrested by Officer Jos. Williamson for attempting to burn the residence of Edward Smith, colored, on Saturday night, or Sunday morning. The evidence was not sufficient to commit for court, and Justice Stevens committed him to jail for s further hearing, important witnesses being absent during this hearing. E.xction or Orricers.—At a meeting of the Active Association of Columbia Engine Ccmpany, No 1, held on the 15th instant, the following officers were selected for the en- suing term of six months: James Coleman, President; C. J. Beers, Vice President; Jas. Martin, Treasurer; P. J. Turk, Secretary ; E. D. Reynolds, Financial Secretary. CgxrreE Marxet.—This morning, every thing appeared to be in good order, and the efforts oF the officers to prevent violations of the market regulations were very successful. A very fair supply of provisions was offered and disposed of at prices which satisfied deal- ers and purchasers, ASSAULT AND Tuareats.—Robert Watson, assault and battery on Rosanna Dodson ; secu- rity to keep the peace. Edward Ross, threat- ening Robert Watson; do. Thase cases were disposed of by Justice Offutt. [communrcaTEpD, Mr Epitor: I desire to call the attention of the public and of the health officers of the city to that great receptacle for all kinds of matter injurious to health on the sqnare be tween G@ and H, and Ninth and Tenth streets Professor Page, some time since, did the same, but it seems to have done no certain and effi- cient good. On the location alluded to, hun- dreds, pothaps, indeed, I may say thousands, of loads of varied and offensive matter are brought from day to day, and night to night, and allowed to ferment and emit noxious ef- fluvia in alternate rain and sunshine. This is a great nuisance, and will probably start fatal diseases. Why is not the law enforced in thiscase? People go on to this location not only by day, but at night, stelthily to up- turn their accumulations to breed disease and death. A Susscrizer. Warcu Returns —James Gould, fighting; security for a further hearing. Spencer Wil- son, fighting; do. Joo Maher, drunk in the street; workhouse 90 days. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPON DENCB. ALExanpriA, July 17, 1856. The Democracy of Alexandria made a grand rally at Liberty Hall last night. The vast saloon was barb “yd and many persons went away unable to bear the heated atmosphere. Transparencies were ranged around the hall with apprepriate mottoes; and the detachment of the Marine Band interspersed the proceed- ings with appropriate music. Hon. Augustus Hall, of lowa, was first introduced, and his Sddress was, throughout, enthusiastically greeted. Hon. A H. stephens, of Georgia, next addressed the assemblage in strains of fervid eloquence, examining the great ques- tions at issue with usual ability. ty the close of the meeting, the procession formed, and, although the hour was quite late, proceeded through the various streets. The transparen- cies in line, some twenty in number, were patty gotten up and bore appropriate mut- i. e ‘The search for the stolen horse of Mr. Cross still continues. Officer Chipley has traced the animal as far as Gettysburg, Pa. Mr C. leaves to-day to proceed beyond that place, The Know Nothings meet to-night in front of the Lyceum Hall usiness is quite dull and the weather ex- cessively hot. Aur On the 14th foetus at tie residence of her Shimane SU estar Gooey Ye, of the late Richard Cutts" © rae in the 46th year of her age. . : —————_—S€_=_ WE RESPECTFUTLY INVITE THE attention of Ladies and Gentlemen if they bave in their possession old Gola, Silver, Dia- monds, Jewels, &e , to dispose of will find it to their benefit by calling at our store, or leaving no- tice, stating name and location. The highest cash prices will be paid for it M. HOFFA & CO., Jy 14-41# 337 Pa. av. bet 6th and 7th,s side. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRic . BONNETS) RICEOF Ww, ED, IN ORDER accommodate the Ladies and to seli out our entire stock of Summer Goods, Bon- nets, Flowers, Ribbons, &c., come to offer to sell patent Gonnets worth $12 at $5. Bosnets ‘Worth $5 to $2 50, Also, Travelling and Straw Bonnets, &c. Call before purchasing elsewhere, to save Prorl joney CAROLINE PRIBRAMS DAUGHTERe, Pa avenue, bet. 10th and 11th sts., dy 4-8we AUCTION SALES. ILL FEED AT AUCTION.—ON 5 M DAY, the 18th instant, at 10 o’clock £ a. dria— @ifferent va- _ dy tt will be sold at the Pioneer Mills, Alexan eee Mill Fe, of all the TRUSTEE’S SALE. PURSUANCE OF A DECREE PASSED the Circuit Court for Prince s coun- ty, as a Court of Fquity, in the case of Re- becca Edmonds and Samuel vs. Wil- Nam E Edmonds and others, the wu’ ‘d, as Trustee, will Soper sale on the prem- ises, on THURSDAY, the 24th day of July inst , at 11 o’clock a. m , if fair, if not on the next fair y thereafter, the Real Estate of which the late Ri he Edmonds died siezed and pos- sesse This pro; lies in the village of Bledens- | burg, and contains about one acre of land, to which is attached an excellent garden, abound- ing with choice Fruit, a large and ecmmodious frame phen in good repalr, and nece«sary outbui'dings. Situated in a retired and eligibe part of the village, convenient to the chaly eate waters of this place, which are highly efficacious in chrenic affections of the stomach, containing, by anslysis, a, iron and magnesia, it is ad- mirably adapted to a most pleasant private resi- dence ; and tho.e desirjng to purchase such, and to establish their heaith, are particularly request- ed to attend the sale The terms of sale, Bs prescribed by the decree, are : Five bunared dollars of the purchase mo- ney to be paid in cash on the day of sale, or on the ratification thereof by the court; and the res- idue in equal instalments in one and two years thereafter, to be secured by the notes of the pur- chaser, with security, to be approved by the Trustee, bearing interest from the day of sale, On the payment of the whole purchase money, the Trustee is autnorized by the decree to convey the property in fee to the purchaser Jy 17-e03t N. C. STEPHEN, Trustee. By A. GR EEN, Auctioneer. Na LIME KILNS AND THREE Lots of Ground at Auction.—On THURS- Sey is herag I a in front of the it 6 o’clock p, m., the proj kvown Las the National Lime Kilns, with Tne three lots on which they stand, being Jots No. 2,3, and 4, in square No. 124, containing about 30,000 square feet of ground. on which are four fine lime kilns, with commodious sheds and every other conven- jence. This property is at the corner of north D and ‘20th streets west and New York avenue. Title indisputabie, Terms: One-fifth cash: baiance in6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months ; the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given and adeed of trust taken. A.GREEN, jyibsd Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Anctioneer. s'x NEW HOUSES AND LUTS ON THE Island at Auction.—On MONDAY, the 2tst instant, I shall sell, in front of the premises, at6 o’clock p. m, Lots 8,9. and part of Lot7, in Square No 535, with the improvements, which are six new two story Frame Houses, meoegen 4 4 good rooms each, and will be sold separate wit! the ground on which they stand. This property fronts on the east side of 3d street west, between south F and G streets Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale A deed given and a deed of trust taken. Title indisputable. A. GREEN, jy lt-a Auctioneer By A. GREEN, Auctionee: ALE OF A TWO-STORY BRICK Heuse on the Island —On WEDNESDAY EVbL- NING, the 234 instant, af 6 o’clock, I will sell on the prem'ses. part of Lot 26, in square 231, a two story Brick House, contain ng s{x rooms anda kitchen, and wood house, all in good condition, containing about 1200 feet of ground. Title indisputab'e. The property is situated on 14th st, between B and C streets, Island. Terms: One-third cagh ; the balance in 6 and 12 months, A. GREEN, Auct. Jy 16-6 SELLING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES, Ateot OF SWISS AND CAMBRIC COL- lars, Sleeves, and Bands. Also, English Thread and otber fine Laces Our friends are requested to bear in mind that our stock is larger than deirable at this season. and the above Ee mustand wil be sold very low. Cail try us. R. C. STEVENS, No. 18 Pa. avenue. N. B.—We have just received feces of Black Brussels Laces, from half-inch to eight inch>s in width, very cheap. R.C.8. jy 15-1w _ = = CHICKERING & SONS’ PIANUS. HE Lapa HAS Pate RE- ceived four more Pianos, again fil-, ling up his usual Jarge assortmen: Ais? 7 7A stock always embraces every variety and style. Superb parlor grand magnificent Louis XIV, ard central Pianos, from the unrivalied factory of Chickering & Sons, Boston Also, an excellent assortment of Pianos from other factories of high repute The subscriber’s great facilities. and his perfect knowledge of the Piano, gained by twenty-five year’s experience in the business, will insure to purchasers the best instrument at the lowest prices. Second hand Pianos taken in Set cr Jy 15-3t RICBARD DAVIS. LADIES, REMEMBER! HIS 1S THE LAST OPPURTUNITY you will have of procuring those cheap setts of Swiss Cambric and double cloth at less than cost. K. C. STEVENS, jy 15-lw No. 18 Pa avenue NOTICK THE 14th, AND AFTER, HERE YOU CAN GET SETT COL- lar and Sleeves for 50 cents, worth $1 50. Lawn Robes at $175, worth $3 50. lcase P. L. Fans at 8 cents each, at 5 'W R. HURDLE’s, No. 92 High street, Georgetown All goods at cost for cash iy 12-iw AUCTION SALES. | ~~ By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer NRESERVED SALE OF EXTENSIVE Asse it el m and Domestic Dry Geo MORNING, July 22d, commencing at 10 o'clock, (and continul from dey to day until the whole i. disposed of ) shall ‘ell. atthe store of Jas L. White, corner of 8th s reet and Market Space, all his stock in trade, containing— Shirtings, Checks, Boy’s wear, Flannels, Sheet- tne ad Sbeeting Linen, Tickings, Huck- al Towels, &c. Embroidered Han’krebiefs, Collars, Chimegettes, Swiss and Cambric Inserting, Linen Cambtic Jaconetts and Tarltons tainly 2 of plain and fancy Dress Trim- ngs Bonnet. Dress and Trimm‘: Silks, Satins Heke one — eye Shawls, woolen do sort in and plaid Merinos and Delaines Hees and wile Be and ‘Tienes ack Ala| .iste Thread and Cotton Gloves Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Threads, Knit- ting Cottons — csrbnge Hag ot Bostery, ke. ether man. er goods not necessary te extents. id The sale will be resumed each afternoon at 4 o’clock. Terms: $25 and under cash; over that suma credit of 30, 60, and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes bearing interest JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Jy 16-4 (Unfon&Organ) wit BE SOLD AT AUCTION ON SATURDAY, the 19th instant, at 10 o'clock, in font of the Bank of Washingtou, 1 second hand Clarence butit Coach, suitable for a hack, in good condition. ‘re ms: One, two, and three months, with ap- proved = DOWLING, jy 14-Su* Auctioneer. By JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer. YALcasie BUILDING 1OT ON 10th street, between G and H streets worth. On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, July 18th, at 6% o’clock, on thé premises, I shall sell part of Lit No. 14, in square 345, having a front on the west side of 10th street west of 20 feet, between G and H stree’s, running back 100 feet, containing 2,000 square fret The above described located, and in a rapi hood treated is handsomely ly improving neighbor- Tile indisputable. Terms: One-third cash; balence In 6, 12and 18 months, for notes bearing interest, and secured by a deed of trust on the premises. All eames | at the cost of purchasers. AS.C. McGUIRE, jy 10-4 Auctioneer By A. GREEN, Auctioneer XCELLENT THAREE-STURY BRICK Heuse and Lot at the corner of 10th st. and New Yerk avenue, at Auctien —OUn TUESDAY, the 21th instant, I shall sell, in front of the prem'ses, at half-past six o'clock p.m, rt of original Lot No. 4. in square No , hav- ing a wice front on New York avenue, at the cor- ner of 10th street west, with the improvements, which are an excellent three-story brick house, containing ten or twelve conveniently arranged rooms, with a ba>k building and other necessary ee Title indisputable. Terms: One-fourth cash; balance in 6, 12 and 18 months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. je 2-4 A. GREEN, Auct. The above sale is postpened until IDAY, the 11th of July, je M-eokds A GR {> The above sale is eidably pest- poned until FRIDAY, July 18th, at same hour. jy !2-e0%ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer Bv JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer RUSTE®’S SAL® OF VEKY DESI. rable Brick Dwetling-house on Tenth, mear F street —On WEDNESDAY AFTER- NOON, July 23d, at 6 o’clock. on the premises, by virtue of 4 deed of trust, duty made ond re- corded the subscriber w ll sell at public auction, to the bigest bidder, the north balf of Lot numbe! 15, in Square numbered 347, having a front of about 25 feet on Tenth street west, tween E ard F streets north, running back that width 100 feet 1 inch to an alley, together with the buildings and improvements, consisting of a handsome three-story end basement Brick Dwel- ling, con'aining in all twelve rooms, finished in the most su jor manner, with. water and gas tbroughout, There is also attached a Stable and Carriage-house. The buildings were erected by an experienced builder for his own residence, and no expense was spared in the erection to make them comfortable and substantial. The coat occupant time ex- pires in September 1, 1856 Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 1® months, with interest, secured to the sat- isfaction of the Trustees SAMUEL REDFERN, Trustee. jy 10-eo&ds J. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALE BY ORDER OF THE ORPHANS’ Ceurt ef Fishing Tackle. Seines, Boats &c., st Auction —On WEDNESDAY, the 234 July, 1856, 1 shall sell, by order of the Orphans’ Court, the a &c., belonging tothe estate of Thoms WW. Perkins, deceased Sale to commence at 10 o’clock a m_, at the residence of Mr. Henry Perkins, at Blue Plains, known as the head of Frazier, about four miles from the Navy Yard bridge, near the Potomac, consisting of the following articles, viz: l large new Seine, Ropes and Corks 1 Seine, Ropes end Corks, which has been used 1 keel bottom Boat, with 10 Oars 2 Scows, 2 Look. out Boats 4 Capstans, 3 new reams, 2 Lanterns 23 Tin Cups, Pots, Ovens, Kettles, Buckets Lot Carpenter’s Tools, Chest, Wood Bowls, &c Terms: Allsums of and under $50 cash; over $50 and not exceeding #100 a credit of 60 and 90 days; over #100 2, 3, and 4 months for notes in all cases of credit, satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest from day of sale MARY A. PERKINS, Administratrix. jy 15-eokds A. GREEN, Auct. TO HOUSEKEEPERS. W E WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington that we are pared to receive all their second band Stoves har ctacaes repair, new line and clean them allin good order for fall use, and put them up when called for, at a moderate cost Send them in soon next door to C. Woodward’s old sand, No 318 Penn. avenue, betweon 1h and 11th street. Jy 15-6t C. WOODWARD & SON. Potomac Pavition, Juty6. No TICE.—EXCURSIONS BY STEAM- boat between the 6th of July and 15th of Sep- tember being offen» ive to my patrons, I duly give notice that they will no longer be permitted to land. W.W. DIX, jy S-2w Proprietor. OTICE.—ALL PERSONS HAVING bills against elther of the offices of the first and second Comptrollers of the Treasury, the Com- missioner of Customs, the first, third, fourth and fifth Auditors of the Treasury, the ‘reasurer of the United States, the Register and Solicitor of the Treasury, and the Light House Board, for Stationery. Blank Books, binding or other con tingent expenses, are hereby notified and r quest- ed promptly to present the same for paym: nt in duplicate properly receipted, four days before ihe end of every month, in order that they may be included in the disbursing agent's account for the month in which they may be returned—oth- erwise payments may be delayed to the end of the next succeeding mocth. I. D. COLMISNIL, Di-bursing Clerk. NOTICE. EN. WALTER JONES AND CHARLES LEE JONES have removed their office to No. 506, E street, between 3d and 4th streets Charles Lee Jones will practice in the Supreme Court of the United States and all other courts held in the District of Columbia. Gen. Walter Jones, though mostly retired from general prac- tice, will unite with him and do his best to ad- vance the success of clients by written statements and arguments, and by all other needful and proper exertions. jy 5-3m TSHING TACKLE, a large supply; Hooks Reels, Rods, Sin and Fishing Basket at 490 Seventh street. (je9) @. FRANCIS MEDICAL CARD. R.H. PERABEAU, GERMAN HOMEO- pope has the honor to offer his Tintaity to inhabitants of Washington and Office and Residence on I street, No. 188, be- tween 20th and 2ist streets. _ 5 N. B—Homeophathic medicines forsale, which the Doctor himself with the greatest care, for Fever Ague, for Bilous and Sowel complaints, &c., &. m 16-3m AE WR Se see a SE ee eee LOOK OUT FUR THE STEAM CAR! Jy 8.2w Oy AND AFTER MONDAY, JULY 15th, I will commence and sell my stock of at prime cost, for cash, only in order to other arrangements for Fall trade The stock consists of all goods usually found in the retail Dry Goods trade Call early at W. R. HORDLE’S, jy 12-d1w 92 High street, 5 Wits sisn ogy eas, round and oblong 2es, for sale jeo-tr G. FRANCIS, 490 7¢h street. THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS. HE FOLLOWING ARE THE TERMS of Board at BURNER’S WHITE SUL- PHUR SPRINGS, Virginie, viz: Per week... By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. IRUSTEES’ SALE.—ON MONDAY, THE 25th of July 1856, by virtue of a deed of trust to us, dated the 4th day of September, A.D 1821, and duly recorded in Liber J A.8., No 33, folious 42, 43, 44, 45, and 46, one of the land records for Washington oe, inthe District of Columbia, we shall sell at Re {ic auction, in front of the premt es. at 6 o’clock p. m , the west half of Lot numbered twenty-three, in -quare num- bered four hundred and ninety six, in the city of Washington ‘Terms of sale: One-balf in cash, and the re- mainder in six months, with interest, and to be secured by deed of trust If the terms are not not compiled with in five days from the day of sale the trustees re erve the right to reseli the premises at the risk and cost of the first purchaser. All conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser. bE. C MORGAN, restees HUGH B. SWEENY$ Rees. je 25--eokds A GREEN, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEES’ SALE OF BEAUTIFUL Country Seat.—By virtue of a deed of trust from Geo T Massey, as trustee,and Ann Brown, bearing date on the thirleen bh day of December, 1853, and recorded in Liber J. A 8. No 68 fotios 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, and 510, one of the Land Re- cord, for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, the undersigned will se!l at public auc- tion at the auction store of J. C. McGuire, to the highest bidder.on THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 26th, 1856, at 6 o’clock RB; m., the following Righly improved and beaut; Asay & mage viz: All that piece or parcel of ground yng inthe countyf Washington and Dis rict aforesaid, be- inga Ho of the land whereof Anthony Holmead. Sector, died seized, and part of the tract called ‘* Pleasant Plains,’’ and part of the land which Anthony Holmead, jr., conveyed to Boltzell and Mayhew, which they conveyed to Jobn Pickrell, the piece or parcel cf land aforesaid, lying on the east of the Washington and Kockville turnpike road, containing 5 acres and one sixteenth cf acre, more or leas, being Lot No. 2 of Geo. Taylcr’s subdivision, and veginning for the same on the east side of the said turn; road, at the end of 76.42 perches measured southerly from the inte-- section of said road with the Rock Creek church toad, toa road or vate way calied Taylor’s road, leading from the said turnpike road to an- other part of the said trect of land owned by said George Taylor, and runn'ng thence with the said Washington and Rockvilie turapike road north three degrees, west 28 46 perches to the Lot sold toJ C. Lewis, thence at right angles with the said turnpike road 26 46 » u at right angles with the said fast line, and parallel with the said first line 2 46 perches, and thence at right angles with the said last mentioned line and parallel with the said second line 28.46 perches to the line of the said turnpike rozd and the place of beginning, being the same land and premises which was conveyed tothe said Ann vy John F. Shanetts by deed dated April 19h 1853, and duly recorded. Together with the improve- ment and appurtenances, which may be seen by visiting the premises. Terms: One-fourth cash ; neg acta 7% 18, and 24 months ; to be secured by deeds of oa the premises. Unless the terms of sale becom- plied wi hin five days from ge f of sale the Trur- tees reserve the right to resell at the cost and risk of the defaulting purchaser. ‘ All con’ ces at the purchaser’s expense. ERASMUS J. MIDULETON, Trustees. RICHARD H. CLARKE, zs m21-2awts JAS. C. McoGUIRE, Auct’r. - i The above sale is unaveidably pests pore until SATURDAY, July 26th, same Lour an RASMUS J. MIDDLETON KICHARDH. CLARKE,’ j wore Je27-awes Auct*r, J. 0. Mceul TELEGRAPHIC news, FROM THE ASSOCIATED PREss. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRaPH, = Arrival of he Fulton. ew Yor«, July 17.—The steamer Pulte from Havre on the 2d, arrived here this fore: poon. Her news has been anticipated by the Nigara the ae Niagara at Boston. Bostox, July i] — The Niagara arrived here this morni Her mails will be dis- patched South by the evening. There is no news of interest be; i or Tig yond our Halifax dis fs cra Caning Affair. ew York, July 16.—At the Me Hotel to-day Bachford w. Vick Pelican Carolina, beat with a cane Jacob of Massachusetts. for saying that the attack on Mr. Sumner was a brutal and cowardly act. The — were separated and Vicks was ar- rested. Figitive Slave Excitement. Boston, July 16 —Ji Wilhams. a fugi- tive slave from Mobile, who bad secreted self on board the brig Growler, which arrived bere to-day, jumped overboard while the Cap- tain was attempting to secure him, but was secured again, when the “ Vigilance Commit- var r ing wind me ro out a of habeas corpus o igelow heard the case amid much oiitemeah and as no claimant appeared for Williams, the esca) slave, the Judge told him to free amidst great applause from the crow! easembled in and about the court house. Williams was then hurried off by his friends, and sent by the first train towards Canada The affair caused much excitement in the cit: Virginia Old Line Whig Convention. Ricamonp, July 16.—The convention e Old Line Whigs of Virginia met at ten ie this morning at the Metropolitan Hall, and temporarily organised by appointing W. H. Macfarland, Esq., of Richmond. to the chair, and R. O Ridgway, of the Richmond Whig, and S. T. Peters, of the Lynchburg Virginian, 85 secretaries, Forty-one counties and four cities were re- presented by 121 delegat Mr Harper, of Augusta, introduced a reso- Jution that the convention was com of Whigs. acknowledging no other political ties or affinities; which was referred to the com- mittee on a permanent organization. Many speeches were made ; among them, one by Mr. Macfarland, and another by Alex- ander Rives. Esq , brother of Hon. W 0. Rives. Mr. Rives spoke strongly in behalf of Mr. Fillmore, and lauded his ministration. He declared the Democrats were no longer a national party, but had been sectionalized by the Cincinnati Couvention ; that its platform was fillibustering; snd that the W party was the only true nationalone; and that the Americans, after the presidential eleetion, would find it nec to fall back into the traces of the national Whigs The convention then adjourned to meet again at 5 o'clock, p. m AFTERNOON SESSION. The convention reassembled at 5 0’clook. Three more counties were represented by 22 more delegates The committee on a permanent organisa. tion made a report, which was adopted. Wyndham Robinson, of Washington county, was elected president, assisted by eight vies presidents and five secretaries. Mr. Robinson, on taking the chafr, made a speech, in which he briefly compared the Whig and Democratic parties, drawing a balance in faver of the former The committee reported on Mr. Harper's resolution, that the call for the convention was clear enough, and sufficiently understood to exclude all who do not claim to be whigs. lect mone of Mr. eo rae pr & committee of thirteen was a nted to prepare a - amble and resolutions expressive of the em of the convention. Hon. William L. Goggin, of Bedford, (ex member of Conzress,) was called out and made a speech, in which he supported the claims of Mr Fillmore, warmly o; posing Mr Buchanan and the Cincinnati pratform The convention then adjourned until 11 « clock to-morrow. New York Markets. New Yorx, July 17.—Flour has declined, sales of 10 500 bbls; good State $6 ; super- fine Ohio $6 15; standard Southern is nominal. Wheat has declined 3c. per bushel but prices of Southern are irregular; sales of 27,000 bush- els; St. Louis white $175; Indiana white $140. Corn is firm; sales of 15,000 bushels: Southern mixed 61e. Pork is firm; sales of 800 bbie ; mest $20.62. Beef is firm; sales of 300 bbls : Chicago re- igo Sil. Lard is firm; sales of 300 bbis. jc Whisky is heavy; sales of 150 bbls. for Ohio — Financial New Yor«, July 17 —-Stocks are lower. Chicago and Rock Island 93: Michigan Sputb- ern 994; New York Central 923; Reading 91: Virginia 6’s 933; Allinols Central bonds 93+. Sterling exchange is active. at 400. POCKET-BOOKS, E WHITE HATS AxE ‘AsouT We bave 2 very fine assortment of Fa:hion- able White Beaverand Felt Hats. of “if We of —— and pric s, to which we respect prices. CallatGEO HB ally Invite the attention of all in want ter them at reduced WHITE & CU°S Fashionable Hat. Cap. a Geot’s Furnrshing Establishment, 333 Pennest. vania avenue, between 9th und 10th sts. iy rf BLACKISTONE’S PAVILION. HIS PLACE OF RESORT WiLL BE open on the 3d day of July for the aq commedation of visitors. The subscriher has engaged a first rate Cotiliion Band the season, and with bis e and id Ball Reom cffers vast ind cements to the lovers of the dance His table will be constantly supplied with ell the luxuries of the Potomac, and his Bai with the choiest liquors ign - = srk Bimon healthiest places on the river, being situa’ ween Blackistone® and St Catharine’s Islands. . ‘There will be a celebra*icn on the 4th of July, and Ball end public Cotfilion Parties on Thurs. day, 2ith July, Thursday, 7th August, and Thurs- d y 2ist of August. ‘the steamer Alice Price will land pessengers during the walevins reason on Tueséays ard Fri- days going down, and will stop for passengers on Wedne-days and Saturdays, on ber return trips, Boord—@l per day for a week or longer; § 3 less then a week je% 2m GEURGE..W. BLACKISTONE 6x CENTS FOR A ROUND TRIP OU CAN BUY BLACK AND COLORED Caltcosand Lawns, fast colers, for 6x cents Hosiery and Linen Tow: ls at6%. 4-4 beached and brown Colton at 6x. at 3 W R HURULE’s, 92 High : All Goods at cost for cash. jy i-iw erent UTICE.—ALL PERSONS HAVING bills against the office of the Sixt» Auditor of the T for the Po-t Office ment, for sta- tionery, blank books, binding, or other contin. gent ex es, are hereby not'fied and requested Promptly to present the seme for payment. in Plicate, p-operly receipted. four days before end of every month, in order that they may be inc.uded ia the disbursing ogous acecunt for the month in which they may be returned; o ber wise, payments may be delayed until the end of the next succeeding month D. D LINDSAY, jy 11-d2w Disbursing Clerk. WORBMWUOD CORDIAL. Tu GENERAL DEPOT FUR THE SALE of the celebrated WORM WOUD CORDIAL and Levy’s celebrated Bitt-ra, so well known for the cure of all summer complaints, constantly on band and for sale at wholesale 47: Pa. avenue, Wi: cog Segars, end ines, juors. a Groceries. ars : iy i1-2w —————— SCAVENGER’S NOTICE.—FIRST DIB} trict Second Ward fs al! west of 13th st., up to Vermont avenue; then ail west of Vermont avenue and the west side of 13th street and Ver. mont avenue. Orders can be left at B. W. Reed's, comer of 14th and F streets: John J Joyce's, corner of F of 5 ONNET BOX LOST —TAKEN BY MI8- take from the steamer Mount Vernon. or the Northern Depot, on the 25th of June, a large sized blaek bonnet box, tied +E. Garr gue, . ton, Delawsre,” on a paper tied to ‘the be a7 information tr-at snny lend to Ma zenseer =e UB. Bota brepplying y uae" with « rope, and