Evening Star Newspaper, August 1, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. ‘ge Proposep Reetstry Bitt.—Below we ive an abstract of the bill now before the §. ard of Aldermen : Section one makes it the duty of the assessors to make a list of all persons in the several wards and precincts of each ward in this city subject to the school tax, and make a like list annually at the time they assess to the taxa- ble property of the city; that is to say, they shall ascertain the correct name of every free white male citizen of the United States of the age of twenty-one years and upwards who re- side in this city at the time of making said list. or who will be of that age prior to the thirty-first day of December next preceding the ye of election; and shall carefully pre- pare, make out, and return to the Register true and alphabetical lists of all such persons in each ward and precinct of each ward, and none others. Section two requires that the assessors shail not enter upon said list the name of any per son or persons not known to be residents of this city, or upon evidence under oath that said person or persons reside in thie city at thet time; and that they shall not enter on said list the name of aay pee or persons by proxy, except on the oath of the person pre senting such name or names that the person or persons whose name or names may be pre- sented for registration is a resident of the at that time. . Section three requires that the assessorsshall » have all oaths which may be required under this act administered by a justice of the e or some competent person, and shall file all such affidavits with the Register, whose duty it shall be to carefully preserve the same. Section four makes it the duty of the as- sessors annually to meet at some proper place in their respective ward daily from ten o’clock a. m. to three o’clock p m., from the fifteenth to the thirty-first day of December, inclusive, (Sundays and Christmas day excepted,) for the purpose of correcting such errors a3 may be brought to their notice and adding thereto the names of such persons as may have been omitted therefrom ; which said lists, after the said corrections and additions, if any, shall have been made by the said board, shall, on the said thirty-first day of December then present, be returned by the said Assessors to the Register; and the said lists, so corrected and adi ed to and returned, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be, the true and correct return of all persons in this city subject to the school tax for the year ending on the said thirty-first day of December; after which it shall rot be lawful for the Board of Assessors, nor for apy assessor, nor any otber person whatever, to strike any name from the said lists or to add thereto the name of any person, except as hereinafter provided, or to change or alter the names on said lists in any respect; and it is hereby made the duty of the Regis- ter to carefully preserve said lists so as to pre- vent any such interference with them; and any person who shall violate this section by striking from, adding to, or altering the names on said lists shall be liable to a fine cf not less than twenty nor more than fifty dollars for every offence, to be recovered and applied as other fines of this Corporation are recovered and applied; and if the said Assessors, or either of them, shall refuse or wilfully neg- lect to make return of any person subject to the school tax as required by this act, they, or the one so offending, shall be liable toa fine of not less than twenty nor moro than fifty dollars, to be collected and applied as other fines of this Corporation are collected and applied. E Section five gives the form of a list and the heading thereof, and provides for having printed copies distributed in the different wards Section six makes it the duty of the Regis- ter to have prepared at least ten days prior to every regular annual election day and five days prior to any special election day, fair and correct copies of the lists of all persons subject to the school tax in each ward and precinct in this city for the year ending on the preceding thirty-first day of December, as returned by the Board of Assessors under this act, for the use of the commissioners of elec- tion, and to be by bim delivered to them be- fore six o’clock on the morning of the day of election; and if the Register shall fail or omit to preparo and deliver to the said commis- sioners fair and correct copies of said lists, al- phabetically arranged, for each precinct of each ward, as herein provided, he shall, for every such failure or omission, be liable to a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty dollars, to be recovered and applied as other fines cf this Corporation are recovered and applied i Section seven provides that nq part of this acteball be so construed as to prohibit the Ke- gister from transferring the name of any per- gon on the list of any ward or a precinct of a ward from that to another ward, he making an entry on the list to what ward or precinct of the ward said person may be so transferred; and itis hereby made his duty to make the said transfer, and upon his refusal to do so he shall be liable to a fine of not less than twen- ty nor more than fifty dollars; provided: it sball be done five days prior to the day of election. Section eight requires that nothing in the act sball prevent any person from voting at any election who may be returned by the Asses- sors according to the provisions of the third section of this act, if in transcribing, copying, or making out lists of persons entitled to vote for the use of commissioners of elections or for other purposes, errors of any kind or omis- sions be made by the ister, or any ohe em- ployed by or under him, by which such person may be deprived of his vote. Section nine repeals any act inconsistent with the provisions of this act Twe Cursarzake and Onto CanaL, if the business of Georgetown and the lower end of the line generally is to be the criterion, is just now doing next to nothing. The value and importance of the coal trade that has been thus far developed through the canal, demand that stoppages from causes so reme- diable as low water, shall not take place. Surely the experience of the past is amply utlicient to prove the necessity of attention to dams along the river as a thing beyond question, and we believe that money can al- ways be had for purposes so indispensable. Numbers of coal vessels are waiting cargoes b at Georgetown and Alexandria, of course a great expense of timeand money. Atall events, a time of low water should be made the most of te discover and repair defects in the condition of the dams. Vigilance and en- ergy are essential to the faithful discharge of daty in relation to a great public work like this canal, on which so zoapy interests depend. Intelligencer. To Be REMEMBERED was the day of enjoy- ment had at Arlington, yesterday, by the pri- vate pic-nic party there assembled. The loss of the fine old oak, which shading the spring so long bad come to be regarded as a personal friend, was necessarily deplored; but the company were ——- by the presence of the patriotic and venerable proprietor of this unrivalled pleasure resort. Considering his age, it was a matter of able surprise to his visitors to find him in the enjoyment of such remarkable physical vigor and mental activity We learn that on the night before last a pic-nie party were detained at the Custis ‘uring through the heavy storm, and com- pelled to remain there during the night. Exrgctep Dver.—Information was received yesterday morning by the Mayor that a duel was contemplated between Roger A. + he Eeq., of the Richmond Enquirer, and Mr. Ridgway, ot the Whig. The Chief of Police stationed his men to intercept the parties should they arrive in this city. Up to 10 © clek this morning, they had not been seen or Leard of by the authorities. Tux New York Lepogr for this week com- 8 a very interesting story entitled the ystic Bride, or the Exiles of Manhattan;’’ atale of New York in the olden time. Our readers can purchase the Ledger every week at Shillington’s great literary establishment Odeon Building, corner Four-and-a-half street and Pennsylvania avenue. * Oxty 12} cents for a correct likeness of Buchanan, Loonie and ecw Sold by the mt, A. Adamson, Seventh street, o) site tthe Post Office. Adhesive covelepes, 20 cents a hundred. f To raz Bexevorent.—Loudon Evans, an aged colored Georgia, is in this city, endeavoring to raise the means to pur- chase the freedom of his children, eight in number, in order to take them with him to Liberia. He is evidently a man of much in- telligence for his opportunities, and he is en- dorsed by Georgia gentlemen of the highest standing as a person of irreproachable charac- ter, and of much utility ss a colored preacher of the gospel. Being satisfied that he will be a valuable man in Liberia, and under the be- lief that it is the sacred duty of society to re- ward a life time’s exertions in the it way, like his, we feel it our duty thus to state his case, and to appeal to the benevolent around us to aid him. He hie sic "amily, whine ecessary ase . tomers « ththfally applied to that ob- money has been fs ject. Tar Wearner —We are indebted to ‘B.,” of Geo town, for the following notes of the range er oe from Friday, Jul: to thia morning : aT ees Morning. Noon, Night. — 85° 4° Friday Saturd jog oF i. 74 94 80 7 82 73 4 84 74 Thursday. 72 82 75 Friday....... 70 Average height of ‘the thermometer in the meena from July 26 to August 1, inclusive, Note.—July 29, about midnight, heavy thunder gust, with rain, from southward and eastward. July 30, commencing about 7 p. m., another very heavy storm of rain, wind, light- ning, and thunder ; heaviest between 7 9; many trees blown down, and many places struck by lightning. July 31, between 3 and 4 p. m., new moon. Tus GALLant OLD FRANKLIN Fire Compa- NY take them down-river excursions on Wed- nesday next. The Franklin boys have an enviable reputation for the style of managing balls and excursions, and their past brilliant experience can fairly be claimed by them as giving promise of the high character of the coming pleasure trip. The Franklin is bound to prosper. Coux, why will you suffer all the ills of bed- bugs, cockroaches, moths, ants, and every other species of insects when Lyon’s Magnetic Powder will surely rid your house of all such pestilence For sale at Shillington’s Book selling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon Railding, corner Four-and-a-half street and Penn’a aveuue. v. F. _ Harrop any Wrison.—Mr. Waugh, of the jail guard, left this city yesterday, for New York, having with him these little boys, who were indicted for larceny at the Centre Mar- ket some months ago. They are to enter the commercial service under bond that they will not return to this city for three years. Kurtz anp Wrrepon.—These young men, who were in jail awaiting a further hearing on the charge of rape, were finally committed for court this morning by Justice Hollingshead. The stament that they had been committed two or three days since was premature. Crisivat Court.—W. H. Taylor alias Wat- son, has been found guilty of false pretences, and sentenced to four years in the peniten- tiary. — Watch Returns.—Justice Hollin shead, this morning, sent to jail John Henry Thomas, arrested for malicious mischief. [ADVERTISEMENT. Mr. Eprron: Tho “Star” of last evening contains a paragraph about theintended meet- ing of a German “ Republican’’ Club in my Saloon, about whioh you will permit me to say a few words. To my knowledge there is no “German Republican Club” in this city. That respectable people accidentally meet in my Saloon is in no As extraordinary, asa visit at any evening will easily convince you You will find there many citizens, native and foreign-born, the religious and pe ical opin- ions of whom differ from each other ver. widely, as lively discussions show, in whiol the mechanic as well as the scholar partici- pate to their mutual benefit and instruction. So it was at the evening in question. Among ovher groupes there was the editor “The Wecker,”’ sitting atatable in the garden, and clustered around him there was a number of his townsmen and personal friends, not of like political convictions, partaking guaty of re- fresbments. The rain compelled them to re- tire to the Saloon, and this movement was taken advantage of by a number of people who do not seem to be aware of the rules which are usually observed in an orderly house, in which, as a matter of course, ail opinions are tolerated alike. They showed their affinities by granting, which is distaste- ful to me as @ man and as a landlord, of which the disturbers may take due notice. Jos. Germarpr, Maryland ay. Wasurneron, July 31, 1856.—It rr Cotteas Emecte.—There is a misunder- standing between the faculty and students of Trinity College, Hartford, growing out of the burning of Euclid. It seems there has been an agreement, heretofore, that the burning should be considered a regular college cus- tom, but that the speeches prepared for the oc- casion should first be submitted to the faculty, and this has been the custom until now, when the students refused a longer compliance with the rule. Virersta Gotp Mines.—The proprietor of the quartz gold mine ia Orange county is about to ship fifty tons of ore to England, to be test- ed there by parties negotiating for his mine The United States mines, owned by a gentle- man in New York, are about being opened, Washing of the Vaucluse sands refuse yields $15 per ton. The Mitchell mine in Spottsyl- vania bas been valued at $150,000 by a party in New York. ‘he Gardiner mine, in the same county, is yielding well. Important Decision.—About a year since considerable excitement was caused among the saw-mill owners and manufacturers of saw-mill machinery in southern and western New York, by the prosecution of no less than one hundred of them for an infringement on the patent of Mr Geo. Page, of Baltimore, for the combination of the vibration of the circu- lar saw arbor with the use of guides near the edge of the saw. A convention of the parties sued was held here at Haight’s hotel, shortly after notice of the suit had been served upon them, and it was resolved to contest the claim set up by Mr. Page. A large number of those prosecuted, however, finally compromised the matter with Mr. Page; yet thirty-five stood out, and preferred to abide by the decision of the Court. The causes were set down for the present term ot the United States circuit court, (Judge Hall presiding,) which has been in session in Canandaigua for several weeks past. On Wednesday last the suit against Elijah B. Georgia, of this county, for an infringement of the patent, was brought up, and occupied the attention of the Court for ee days. On Saturday the jury brought in a verdict against Mr. Page: nal thas established the Tight not ouly of Mr. Georgia, but of all those interest- ed with him in the decision, to use the ‘‘com- bination” improvement on circular saws with- out let or hindrance from Mr. Page. it appenred on trial that Mr. Page a combi nation was in use in different parts of the country long before his letters patent were issued. An attempt was made to attach im- portance to the size of the saw, and to sustain the patent on the ground that Mr. Page first applied it to the sawing of logs, but the Court held that the size was immaterial. Mr Page, we understand, will carry the case up to the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Page, we believe, claimed $100 for every saw used on the “combination” principle, and would have made a handsome thing out of it had he gained the suit As it is, he is put to a heavy bill of coste—the marshal’s fees alone amounting to $1,100. Witnesses were brought from all parts of the Union to give testimony in the ease, which as @ matter of course has elicited much interest among the parties in- terested —E/mira Times. A sect sprung up in the United States, calling it w udersienre des negr .” "Phis is the French for “ nigger-worshippers.”” ————————_—_———_——_. =, The population of California is gener- ally se’ A late French journal speaks of a new t down at 350,000 to 400,000. 4 OU? Fever a more ‘Tenic mixtures, Pow! peo my emo or any of the villainous or ¢ pounds, which only relieves one disease to nt another | more deadly, and which sends tts anhappy victime finally, with a wrecked and broken consti try Carter’a Spenteh i woe create seas of cans, dangerous drugs, but cures by acting specifically on Liver, purifying, the blood and strengthening the system, thus enabling nature to recuperate its exhausted energies by opening the pores of the skin, and expelling from the body all tmpurities and old medi which clog and retard ‘te free operation. More than one Ague—Certain C tution, to an early grave. sand persons have been | cured by Carter's Spanish Mixture, after everything else bad signally failed. A® & sample of its effects, Messrs. Davis & Hi of Al ville, Ale, writes us that it cured a gentleman of Chronfe and Acue, which all the efforts of physictaus and their remedies, could not sub- due. He only took (tree bottles. They say ft sells very rapidly, and malnteing {te hich reputation all through the country. au l—lm Up-There are but few remedies which cure Diarrhea and Dyxentery without leaving the bowels costive aud the system feverish. The Balm of Zanthores seems to act like a charm, checking the disease at once aud leaving the system perfectly healthy and regular, Prepared by H. 8. Humpbrey, Ogdensburg, N. ¥. For sale by CHAS. STOTT, Washington. Jy 3—2w A i? Ceats, Pants, and Vests, Mress Suits, Business Suits. NOAWG WALKER & O0., Mannix Hatt Cioruine Kuro- Rium, Browns’ Hotel Batiding, respectfully thelr annual display of SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING now ready for inspection, comprixing an assortment 0 Yourus’ Cuornime of ‘the newest and rich- . To ay excellence, with economy In fashionable ar- ress, an opportunity is now offered for selecting from one of the most attractive stock of goods in this city, at very reduced prices. opie a@- Heefland’s German Bitters.—Certi- ficate of Balph Lute, Eeq., Editor “ Spirit of Times,” Iron- ton, Obio, Txowron, October 30, 1854. Dr. O. M. Jackson—Dear Sir:—The Bitters are in grest de- mand here. In addition to the quantity sold by Moxley & ther stores sell more of them ing the last summer, in my own family, four They were recommended to me firs atatime when @ aud success of your Raves Lore. je 7-Smr e Manufactory._lam now manufacturing very superior articles In the way of Sterling SILVER WARK, viz: Forks, Spoons, Goblets, Caps, &c., which cannot be exce:led in this section of country, ‘Also, tor nal ry variety of fine Watches, of the most celebrated da complete assortment of rich Gold Jewelry. ‘atch repairing of every description done in the best by experienced and competent workmen, aud guar- antied to give satisfaction. No. 838 Pa. avenue, between 9th and loth streets. Sign of the Large Spread Eagts, jy 8—tr H. 0. HOOD. What is it For—This Wood’s Hair RESTORATIVE ?—Is a question asked daily by hundreds. bog) answer, without hesitation or fear of contradiction, that tie e only artiele known which will do all {t promises for + It will renew its growth—it will stop ite —it will reatore its natural color. It is not» Hair ut a speedy and efficacious Restorative. Trial bottles te $2; quarts $3. Read the advertisementon Soeen ap 19—ti U7-Citrate ef Magnesia, an agreeable refrigerant and laxative, uow extensively used on the conti- nents of Europe and America, manufactured daily. Soda Fountains, of a new and highly approved construction. A choice lot of Havana Cigars; with a fal! supply of fine Per- fumery, Hatr Brashes, Combs, Shaving Brushes, and Toilet Goode generally. Just received, of direct importation, at ILMAN’S New Drug Store, 350 Penneylvania avenue, je 20—tr ‘Wm. A. Batchelor’s Hair Dye.—Gray, Red. or Rusty Hair dyed instantly to a Beautifal and Natu- Tal Brown or Black, without the least {njury te Hair or Skin. Firtary La AND Diplomas have been awarded to Wm. A. Batchelor since 1889, and over 60,000 applications have been made to the Har of his patrons of his famous Dye. Prejndice against Dying the Hair and Whiskers is unjust, as it would be againet covering a be'd head with a wig. Wm. A. BaTcuxton’s Hate Dre produces a color not te be distinguished from vatare, and I# WARRANTED not to injure in the least, however long it may be continued. Se 1 cities and towns of the United States, by Drag- cy Goods Deale-s. uine has the name and address upon a atec} ing, on four sides of each bottle, of WILLIAM OR, 233 Broalway, New York. le by OHAS. STOTT, Peunsylvania avenue, ap T—eo6m iF” Restetter’s Bitters.—In the present state of the weather some gentle invigorator in often easentis! to the balance of the system, and especially the diges- as, If all those in whom those Important orgaus ranged were to try HOSTETTER’S STOMACH BIT- TERS, they would consult their own interest by doing so. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters correct the appetite, impart tone to the aystem, forces off the bilo and all impure secretions, regulates the bowels, gives u th of body and vizor of mind, and are the wonder of the age for dissipating dyspep Jeucies. cal Prostration, Palpita tion, Dizziness, Fatigue, etc., it ia eurprising how soon the patient finds relief. No family'can afford to be without it, It re dition of spirits. Sold in full quart bot- ties, by all Hotels, Grocers, Druggists, etc. Extremely pala- table. Price $1 per bottle.” JAMES. CALLAN, Agent. Jy 30-1 DIABRBEA, STIPATION, TISM, FLATULENCE, GRAVEL, or auy disorder of the mach. It fe recommended to pei it tonic, luvigorating in small doses th nd is admirably adapted for childrea, of the rhubarb being disguised. No family or tray be without it. Sol4 by Z, D. Gillman and J. N. Callan, Washington Agents J¥ 30-1wd Impertant to the Ladies!—Dr. Du PONCO'S FEMALE PILLS.—The combination of Ingredi- ents in the Pills are perfectly harmless. Their efficacy and based upon an extensive practice of over thirty il, where the directions have been strictly fui they have never failed to correct all Irreguiarits palufa OR QOSTIVENESS, GOUT, COLIC, RHEUMA- atructions arising from cold. exposure or any can : and may be nsed successfully asa Preventive. Call apou the acent, and get a Circalar for particulars free. Price $i per box, with full directions. Sold wholessla and retail by OHAS. STOTT, Druggtat, Pennsylvania avenue, SAMUEL B. WAITE, 625 Seventh street, Washington, D. C2 and R. 8. T. CIS3EL, Georgetown; to whom all orders » ust be sent, and the Pills will be nent confdeutially, by malt, to ladies who enclose them one dollar. N. B.—See signature on the box; to counterfett {t tn for- sery. jo 2-tf DIED, In Portsmouth, Va.,onthe 29th of July, MARY ELIZABETER, daughter of William and Mar- garet Tenley, in the llth year of her age. FOR BALE AND RENT. py See estss Sate athekus hans rae OR SALE CHEAP.—A LOT OF STORE Fixtures complete, suitab’e for a boot and store, book, orclothing store. They will be sold for one third their cost. Inquire for three days of A. GREEN, Auctioneer, corner of 7th and D streets. au 1-2t OR SALE—A THREE-STORY BRICK House on north K street, between 4th and 5th streets, will be sold low if immedia‘e Heels is made to F. HUTCHINS, K street, No, 531, au 1-3t* — OR SALE OR RENT —THE TWO NEW three-story Houses with back building end cellar, on 12th street, the first square south of Penn. avenue, is offered for sale or rent. They contain ten rooms each. Inquireof J.W BAR- KER, on H street, next to the Lutheran church, between 11th and 12th street an 1-eotf OR RENT—A TWO-STURY BRICK Dweiling House on New York avenue, betw’n 17th and Isth streets Inquire of CHARLES De SELDING, No. 507, 7th street, opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. jy 31-3t® OR RENT.—TWO TWO-STORY BRICK Houses on 7th street, betweea N and O, Nos, 189and19!. Rent 31 per montheach. Inquire of JOHN H, McCUTCHEN, 543 L street, near 7th. jy 30-3t (ee | hy OR RENT.—HOUSE NO. 357 ON I Street. between 13th and 14th ‘The house fs furnish d with the conveniences of gas, water, &c. Pos- re atonce. Apply on the premises. Jy 30-3t* A STORE TO LET.—A FIRST RATE store on Penn avenue, complete with fixtures and gas, for rent low. Apply of JONAS P. LEVY, 474 Pa. avenve, Wine, Liquor, Segar and Grocery Storé. Jy 99-1w |O L&T.—ONE TWO-STORY AND BASE- ment; Brick House on the corner of L street north, and Vermont avenue west. Rent 9225 per annum, payable monthly. Also, two new finishe ed Cottage Frame Houses containing six rooms, each on N street north, between 14tv and 15th streets west. Enquire of JOHN P. HILTON, No. 375, 14th street, or on F street north, over B M. Reed's wine store, near the bank of Chubb Bro., & Co., 15th street west. jy 26-1w R RENT—THE LARGE THREF STO- ry basement and attic house on F, between 12th and 13th streets, formerly occupied by the Misses Tyson This house has been newly paint- ed and put in perfect order, containing gas fix tures bath room, with a large cistern of fil- tered water in the se Apply at the Drug Btore of NAIRN & PALMER, corner 9th +treet and Pa. avenue. jy 17 gods. oo ne Cneenree, | A R RENT —TWO ROOMS, WELL FUR- nished, on 8th street No. 261, above the Pat- ent O fice, with a fine bathing room attached. jy 30-1wed —$$$—$—$—$—— Fe RENT—THE DESIRABLE 8TORE, No. 558 Seventh street, opposite Centre War- ket, fitted up with ower ana fixtures, awning, &c. Possession given tmmedtacey Apply to ROBT. C BROOKE, jy B-t¢ ————$—$ $< FOR Sale =a TRACT OF LAND, CON- taining about 45 acres, on the Heights of Georgetown, being a part of the Valley View Farm, the resid-nce of the late John H, King, deceased, This is one of the most desirable sites in the Seige ecg sr atital ences abont acres of tract is a beau’ ve 'm- ber, the balance cleared and ina high state of cul- tivation. The summit of this tract is from 350 to 400 feet, oc coe water, —_ oy ie view w of Washi jeorgetown, an: jacent vale ley of ae Fchocean’ It will Deneld ention at na Also, alarge Frame Dwelling-house and Lot ion the ternenaf Fifth and H streets west, Wash- ington oi at Valley View Farm, orto Dr.H. King, Noth Ereapant oe eee KING, je1e-te AUCTION SALES. ee By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers, OSEHOLD FURNITURE AND Other Effects at Auction —Un SATURDAY MORNING, August 2d, we will sell in front of our Auction Rooms, commencing at 90’clock , the Furniture and other Effects of a family about leaving the city, Among which may be found— Mshogany and Parlor Chairs Do — Dressing and other Bureaus Cottage maple and other Bedsteads Feather Beds, Hair and Shuck Mattresses Cane and Wood-seat Chairs and Rockers Cooking Stoves cor plete, and other Stoves ‘Together with a large variety of other articles un- necessary to enumerate. All will be sold without reserve. WALL, BARNARD & CO. It Auctioneers. By A. GREEN, Autioneer. [PraovEen ISLAND PROPEKTY FOR Snile-—Will be sold at Public Auction on THURSDAY, the 7th instant, at 6 o’clock p. m4 part of lot No 18, in square No. 466, and the im- tovements, consisting cf a two-story Frame welling containing four rooms with a one-story kitchen. The lot extends back to a public alley. ‘The property is located on E street south, between 6th and 7th streets, and now rents 7, month. ‘ ef Cia 2 $25 onthe day of sele; $250 within th T; balance by notes bearing in- » and 10 months. ‘erms not complird with, a3 here set forth, the "ane ren! fish be resold at the cost and risk of pare 98ers Ad given and of trust taken for de- ferred payments ll conveyenci: at the ex- pense of the purchaser. A. GR EEN, Auctioneer. aul. (Organ) By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE'S SALE OF TWO SMALL me Houses and Lots.—On SATUR- DAY TERNOON, August 9th, at 6 o’clock, on the premises, I ehall sell, by virtue of a deed of trust from George Barker and wife, dated March 12th, 1853. and recorded in Liber J. A.8 , No 582, folios 316, 317, and 318, one of the land records for Washington county, all that part of Lot No 6, in square No. 214, in the city of Wash- ington, beginning, for the same, at the northwest corner of said lot, and running thence south along the line of Fifteenth street 44 feet, thence east 110 feet 6 inches, thence north 41 feet, thence west 110 feet 6 inches, to the place of beginning. The above property fronts on 15th street west. betweea north L and M streets, and is improved by two neat and comfortable Frame Dwelling- houses suitable for small families. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by adeed of trust on the premises. Title perfect. All conveyancing at the cost of purchasers. N. CALLAN, Trustee. au l-eo&ds J.C. MeGUIRE, Auct’r. ee ie SALT AT AUCTION.—Will be sold on MONDAY, August 4th, at 1! o’elock a _m., at our wharf, the ‘ Laura Snow”? direct from Liverpoo! 2000 Sacks Coarse Salt 850 do Fine do. All ten to the ton. jy Si-ts ‘0 of barque » consisting FOWLE& Co. Alexandria —$____— —_ By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ators HOUSE ANDLOT IN CORBET'S subdivision ef square No. 677, at Au tien.—On SATURDAY, August 2d, I shall seil, at® o’cleck p.m., in front of the remises, & small frame hous: and lot, being Corbet's sub- division of square No. 677, situated in an alley between @ and H streets north, and ist street east, and North Capitol street. ‘Terms cash, A. GREEN, Jy 30-4t Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, (5es acre SALE OF A CHOICE COL- lection ef Ancient and Modern Oil Paintings.—On TURSDAY AFTERNOON, August Sth, at 5 o’clock, at the saloon over Farn- ham’s Bookstore, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, I shall sell achol ecollection of O11 Paintings, Among them will be found a fine original picture »y Guide, ‘The Magda- ieae;”? also, an original by Carricia, subject “‘Pomona ;’? two modern Pictures, by A John- son, of Edinburg, subject “Scotch and Irish Peasantry ”’ Also, many ori; nal sketches in oil by livin; artists; amongst em we name Lanman, E. wit liams, Barlan , Ansdel Willies, Searby,&c &c., the whole forming a pleasing and valuable col- lection. The Saloon will be o; and the pictures on free exhibition daily till the aa of sale Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Jy 30 Auctioneer. as WANTS. ANTED —A SMART ACTIVE INTEL- ligent colored J.ad to attend ina Biillard Soon. Apply at WILSON & HAYWARD’S Union Hall, C street. au 1-20 ANTED —A GOUD COOK AND Washer. Une who can come recommended. Apply at No. 406 12th street, between I and K. 1t* ANTE BY A RESPECTABLE WO- man a situation as child’s nurse or to travel with a family. Address J.G_, City Post Office. au lle cope ee ANTED —A COMPETENT DRUG clerk And a servant woman to do the houze work for a small family. ALSO, A DRUG STORE FOR SALE. Apply at the corner of 7th and M streets jy 31-3t* ANTED—A COLORED BOY ABOUT 16 years of age, to hire by the year, at the Union Hotel, near the Railroad Depot. jy 31-8t JAMES 'T. LLOYD. Wy —A STRONG AND ACTIVE colored man to work in the kitchen with Fieuch cooks, where he will have the opportunity to learn the art of cooking. Slave preferred. Ap- ply at the Star Office jy 31-3 ANTED—A WHITE GIRL FROM 14 to 16 years old, to take care of achild aged 10 months, end to make herself generally useful References required. Apply at No. 365 Eighth street, between K and L. Jy 31-31% V AN TED—A MAN TO WORK INA Dairy. He must bea good milker and un- derstand the care and management of cows. Al- 80,a man to work on a farm. Apply at Locust Bill cae, 7th street road, near the first toll gate. jy 31-31* ANTED.—TWO WHITE one to cook, wash and fron. One to nurse aninfant Good references required. Apply at CISSELL’S Drug Store, Georzetown. jy 30 RESPECTABLE WOMAN WISHES A situation at chamberwork and plain sewing, or toassist as housckeeper. No objection ey to the country or to travel. Address Box No. 10, Star cfiice. Jy 30-3t* $3 000 —WANTED 1,000 to 3,000 DOL- 9 e LARS for one year, for which good security will be given. Address ‘‘L,’’ Box 313, P. O., with real name, will meet with confi- dential attention. jy 28-1w ANTED—A WHITE WOMAN TO DO the cooking, washing and ironing of asmali family. Toone whocan come well recommended liberal wages will be given A middle aged wo man preferred. Apply toJOHN SCHWARTZ, drugyist, 463 Peon. avenue. jy 30-e02t AN FED—WANTED—WANTED—TO ‘ find persons in went of the following ar ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, cval or square Oil Paintings, iarge and smatl Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gfiding Ine done to order with dispatch. Also, a lot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand, Terms moderate to suit the times, for cash. N.B.—Old Work Kegilt,and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House, dec 19 JOHN WAGNER, WOMEN— Board can be obtained at No. 421 11th atreet, ‘west side) between G and H streets A few ble boarders can also be accommodated Jy 23-e05t RS. BANNERMAN, CORNER OF 9TH end E streets. has several good Kooms va- cant, which she offers with board on reasonable terms. She canaccommodate several table board- ers. Jy 10-tf ARD,&o.—MRS. SATES,ON THE 8. W. i‘ corner we vie Ligonier sree oben re] 0 accominod a! eatlemen wi for without board, Every effort willbemads to render those comfortable who may favor her witb their patronage. apé—tf WOOD AND COAL DEPOT, N. W. corner Twelfth and C street, No. 547, One square south of the Avenue. HE BEST ARTICLE GUARANTEED.— All Coal carefully wegen to the ton, from which there is no deviation, seemingly to reduce the price Perrons laying in their winter fuel will find it to thetr advantage to leave their orders to be sup- Plied from the vessels on their arrival ‘Coal kept under cover. ‘ood of the best quality always on hand. jy Mtr T.J.& W.M. GALT, AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Anctioneers. EREMPTOKRY SALE OF VALUABLE Building Let on the Island at Auctie: On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, August 1, o’clk, we will sell in front of the ses, Lot No. 11, in square 267, fronting on D street, 13% and 14th streets, frontirg 45 feet 4 inches on D street, ranning back 92 feet to a thirty-foot alley, ‘and a ten foot alley on the side. Terms: $100 cash; remainder in three equal payments of one. two, and three +. with notes, bearing interest, secured b: of trust on the property. y; WALL, BARNARD & CO, jy 30 Auctioneers. Ee : a ORSES AT AUCTION.—On TUESDAY HRS easy tet oe n sl th highest bidder— — ate 2 Two large W ork Horses. aLso— A three-year old half Arabian Filly, broken to the svdie and suitable fora lady's ey. Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, IF” The above sale is postponed im conse- uence of the rain until SATURDAY MORN- G, August 2, same hour and place. jy 30-8 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By A. GREEN. Auctioneer pores SALE ON ACCOUNT OF THE United States at the Navy Yard in Washington city by erder ef th avy Agent.—On WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of Au- ‘ust, 1856, I shall sell at the Washington Navy ard, at 12 o’clock m.— 1,000 Ibs Bread, 350 lbs Rice, bbls Flour 4 bbis Pork, 2 bbls Beef, 229 gallons Beans 10 gallons Spirits, 6 gallons Molasses, 62 ibs ir 36 Ibs Butter, 72 Ibs Cheese, 435 bis Pickels 74 Ibs Tobacco, some Clothing. Termé4 cash. A. GREEN, iy 29-4 Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Hevs= OLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture at Auction, and House fer Ren On MONDAY, the 4th day of August, | shall sell, at the residence of a gentleman declining housekeeping, on the west side of 6th, between C street and Louisiana avenue, at 10 o’clock a. m., an excellent assortment of Furniture, viz: Walnut spring French Sofas Mahogany Chairs and Rockers = —— top Bureaus, Wash-c osets, and ‘ables mmr! Sideboard French Bedsteads, and Vi Desk Clock, Girandoles, Mantel Ornaments, and Mir- Tors —— a, and Crockery Ware, Knives and orks Cherry Hat-rack, Cottage Bedsteads Hair and Shuck Mattress and Bedding Washstands, Wardrobe Maple Reception Chairs Two fice Gas Chandeliers nec Oileloth, and Matting Cooking, Coal, and other Stoves With a good assortment of Kitchen Requisites. Terms: Ali sums of and under $25, cash ; over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfac torily endorsed, bearing interest. The house is also for rent, containing ten good rooms and large store. Inquire on the premises or cf the subscriter. A. GRE! jy 29-4 Aucti Oi tine SE By BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown. (WALL, Barnarp & Co., Washington ) - AND WELL KEPT FUURNI.- ture at Auction.—On MONDAY next, 4th of August, at 10 o’clock a. m., we will sell. at the residence of Mr. R. C. Wetenhali, on Bridge street, between High and Congress streets, all bis Household Furniture as— Mahogany Parlor and Rocking Chairs Do — Sofas, Centre and Card Tables Do _Dining and other Tables Parlor and Chamber Carpets French Time Piece, Clocks, Glasses Bedsteads, Beds, and Mattresses Wardrobes, Bureaus, Stands Book Case and Sec: , Chandeliers Curtains, Gas Burners, Waiters Cooking and other Stoves, Crc>k China and Glassware, Knizes and Forks With other articles. Termsatsale. BARNARD & BUCKEY, jy 30 Auctioneers. By A. GREEN. Auctioneer. AzIOR aL THEATRE AT AUCTION. By virtue of a deed of trust from Wm H. Winder, to the subscribers, dated the 7th day of December, 1850, and recorded among the Land records of Washington county in Liber J A. 8., No. 20, folio 320, et veq., and atthe request of the ~ré secured thereby, we will proceed to sell, on TAURSDAY, August 28th, at o'clock p. m., to thehighest bidder, (unless the debt eared aid.) Lots Nos. 3, and 4, in square ; a8 des- nated on the ground plan of the city of Wash- ington, (ex opting that of Lot No. 3 hereto- fore conveyed to one Allison Nailor,) together with the buildings, &c., situated thereon, known as the National ‘s heatre. The above sale will be subject toa prior thust, given to secure a debt of $7,000, as stated in the ceed above cited. The sale will take ages on the premises, and the terms therof will be: One-third cash; and the residuc in six, and twelve months, with inter- est from the day of sale, for wiich the purchaser Will be required to give notes of equal amount. If the terms of sale are not complied with within five — from the day of sale, the trusteesreserve the right to cancel the sale to or resell the prop- erty, at the risk and cost of the delinquent pur- chaser, on one week’s public notice, on such terms as they may cle:t. Oncompliance with the terms, the trustees will convey the title vested in them tothe purchaser or purchasers, and take a new trust to secure the deferred fayments, or con- vey, on the full = of the purchase money and interest, at the purchaser’s option; in either case at the a ne wie ‘A VDE, THO. R.SUTER, '¢ Trastees. jy 23-eod&ds A. GREEN, Auet’r. Pf Bi er i 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 thirteenth day of December, 1553, and recorded in Liber J. A S.. No. 68 folios 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, and 510, one of the Land Re- cords for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, the undersigned will sell 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 B: m., the following highly improved and beautiful count: property, viz: All that piece or parcel of ground ly n the ceunty of Washington and Dis rict aforesaid, be- ing a jart of the land whereof Anthony Holmead. senior, dicd seized, and part of the tract called “Pleasant Plains,’’ and part of the land which Anthony Holmead, jr., conveyed to Bolizell and MayLew, which they conveyed to John Pickreli, the piece or parcel cf land aforesaid, lying on the east of the Washington and Rockville turnpike road, containing 5 acres and one sixteenth of an acre, more or less, being Lot No.2 of Geo. Taylcr’s subdivision, end bg aos, Sayed the same on the east side of the said turupike road, at the end of 76.42 perches mezsured southerly from the inter- section of said road with the Rock Creek church road, toa road or private way called Taylor’s road, leading from the said turnpike road to an- other part of the sald trect of land owned by said George Taylor, and or thence with the said Washington and Kockville turnpike road nerth three degrees, west 28 46 perches to the Lot sold toJ C. Lewis, thence at right angles with the said turnpike road 26 46 perches, thence ai right angles with the said last line, and parallel with the said first line 2°46 perches, and thence at right angles with the said last mentioned lineand rallel with the said second line 23.16 perches to ‘he Line of the said turnpike road and the place of beginning, being the same land and premises which wes conveyed to the said Ann Brown by John F. Shanetts by deed dated April 19th 1853, and duly recorded. Together with the improve- mentand appurtenances, which may be seen by visiting the premises. Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in 6, l, 18, and 24 months ; to be secured by deeds of trust on the premises. Unless .he terms of sale becom- plied within five days from day of sale the Trus- tees reserve the right to resell at the cost and risk of the defaulting purchaser. All ee at the purchaser’s expense. ERASMUS J. MIDDLETON, Tr RICHARD 8. CLARKE, stees. ™ 21-2awts JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anct’r. i[7-The above sale is unavoidably post Lengel until SATURDAY, July 26th, same hour and place iRASMUS J. MIDDLETON KICHARKD H. CLARKE, 3 ‘Trustees. je 27-2awts J. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r, iff” The above sale is further postpened until TUESDAY AFTERNOON, August 26th, same hour and place. ERASMUS J.MIDDLETON, T RICHARD H. CLARKE, Tustees Jy 26-2aw&ds J.C. Mc6UIRE, Auct’r. TO HOUSEKEEPERS. ERSONS WISHING TO PURCHASE superior Table or Pocket Cutlery, heavy Sil- ver Plated or Albata Ware, fine Japanned ‘Tea Trays or Toilet an excellent Clock, Tea or Coffee Un, Ename! Kettle, , Fur- nace, or any of the hundred and one little etceteras needed by every housekeeper, will do well to call on FRANCIS, just above Oda Fellows? Hail, on Seventh street, He has good articles, and his Prices are low. jy 28-4 Jost ‘VED, LONDON ARE JOUR. next e20 Lammond?s, 488 7th st Be renee Bene ELLIS'S PIANO STORE for your | Games Gere ‘S'S PIANO ST ease a Music und Musica! Instrumenis. ree TSLEGRAPSIC NEA *. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PREss. SY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Pe teiceteteatace stints The Lake George Disaster Warrenace. Vr., July 31.—It bas been a¢- certained that fifteen persons sre dead and missing from the steamer John Jay, burnt « few days since on Lako George, Mr. Fillmore's acceptance of the nomina- tion of the United Americans. New York, Au .—Th i mornisg contain fc" Wilimorgs” late: 4 cepting the endorsement of the United Ameri- caus. He feels particularly flattered by their preference. aT BRenomination of Hon. John Hickman. Wastcuzeren, Pa., Aug. 1 —The Demo- cratic Convention of Delaware county, Pa , have renominated Hon. John Hickman for Congress, he having received the votes of 45 out of the 53 Delegates. Baltimore Markets Bactivorg, Aug. 1.—Flour—Howard street and City Mills is selling for $7.124; nothing — in Obio flour. _ Wheat has slightly advanced, and business is active, but prices are too unsettled to irs correct quotations. Corn firm; sales of white at 62a65c.; yellow 68. Now York Markets. Naw Yorx, August 1.—Flour is lower: sales of 9.500 bbis; good State 6 Ohio $6.50; Santas Socuentea” — Wheat is firm: sales of $5,000 bushels; West- ern red $1.74a$1 86 Corn is firm; sales of I “i bushels; Southern mixed 640. ‘ork is buoyant; ; sales of 250 bbis.: $1987. Beef is firm; sales of 200 bis. at Sil. Lard is firm; eales of 450 bbis. at 12¢c. oe is firm; sales of 100 bbls; Ohio at Financial New Yorx, August 1.—Stocks are dull. Chicago and Rock Island 93¢; Cumberland Coal Company 214; New York Central (ex dividend) 88; Reading 884; Virginia 6’s 933; Illinois Central bonds 92 Sterling exchange is du!l. I ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, August 1, 1856. The late storm, among its multitudinous good effects, has somewhat moderated the ex- treme heat that has oppressed us for the week past. The thermometer yesterday not having risen above 88° at any period during the day. A trio of sharp youths, (Washi n bo: John Brent, Wihtigm Bryan, and John Rowe by name, were yesterday arrested here under the vagrant act and sent to the work house. It is said that they are general pilferers con- nected with a gang known in ashington as the “ Forty Thieves.”” The United States steamer Minnesota, which anchored off this city yesterday, has been and is yet being visited by considerable numbers of our people, who express much gratification at the kind manner they are received on board. Politics are quite dull; both parties seem t have left the field for awhile, as if to take Strength for the next encounter But we sup- pose after the August State e lectionetbe tug of war will come The able letter of ex-Governor Pratt to his Whig associates has been very generally read here, and is universally well received. The number of marriage licenses iesued for the past month is only two. What a pity. Aur ——— Proposals for Copper-plate Engraving. OrriceSureRinTEnpenr Prapic Painrtine, Washington, July 25, iss6 UPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BE RE. ceived at this office until the 14th day of Augovst next. at 12 o’clock m , for engraving up- on steel or copper, in the highest style of the sev- eral styles of the art of ste<i er copper-plate en graving, various maps, profiles, panoramic views end views of scenery required to illustrate the several reports of surveys ofa railroad route to the oe ocean. Sach p-oposal must be accompanied by tory evidence of the ability of The party bidding to execute the work, by specimens of each class or style of work bid for, executed in bis ov their own office, and by a statement of the force which can be employed by each upon the work. Itis to distinctly understcod that no bids will ack a ao from any parties pot directly eng in, an ically acquainted wi siyle of work bid for . ~~ ripen tenes cyend we geovene d the pri-e, and but one price, for each style of engravi: % ifying comes in — ys Otherwise) of Sch ma or plate for. time required for executing the same. ” as Contracts will be entered into with, and bonds with security will be required from, the success- anon for their faithful execution of the work or All work will be required to be executed “to the en of the of War.’ © work can be inspected by persons desirous — therefor, upon app! dation at this of- ‘The proposals must be addressed, one to the “Chairman of the Committee on ving’? ‘House of Representatives United States,”’ and one to A. G. Seaman, Superintendent Pubiic Printing, Washington, D C.,and be Tiainly en- dorsed ‘‘ Proposals tor Stee{ or C. -plate bn- wing.” A. 6 Ska AN, iv W-dtlithAug Superintendent anuea® vy Jauso9 ‘seEzEg ee NEWS FROM THE ARCTIC REGIONS. UST RECEIVED AND ror SALE aT J the Union Bottling Depot, a su ly of BLACK- BERRY BRANDY, an infallible remedy for summer complaints, both among children and adults. Also, SUMMER BEVERAGES of al- most every kind and character, such as Mead. American Champagne, Porter, Ale, Cider, all of superior quality; Stomach Bitters, carefully pre- pared by sci-ntific mn. A great v. of si- rups, and any quantity of our unsurpassed pre- mium Mineral Waters, pared in our new ail- ver-lined apparatus Also, that excellent tonic for invalids—Girger Wine. Leave your orders elther with our wagons or et the a, corner Green and Olive streets, Georgetown, D ¢) jy 28-tr ARNY & SHINN BLACKISTONE’S PAVILION. HIS PLACE OF RESORT WILL E open on the 3d day of July for the ac- ” coramodation of visitors. The subscriber has engaged a first rate Cotiliion Band for the season, and with bis —— and spendid Ball Room offers vast inducements to the lovers of the dence. His table will be constantly supplied with ell the Luxuries of the Potormac, and his Bar with the chotest liquors This ts known to be one of the healthiest places on the river, being situated between Blackistone’s and St Catharine’s Islands. ‘There will be a celebration on the 4th of July, Ball and public Cotillion Parties on Thurs- » 2ith July, Thursday, 7th August, and Thure- day 2ist of A st. ‘The steamer Alice Price will land during the watering season. on Tuesdays days going down, and will stop for passengers Wed: and , On her return The steamer Columbia will also land and on Wednesdays going to, and on Sun- nas ir aon OR \—$1 per day fora or longer; $1,265 less then a week “a HH ies, Ui Brushes, ') Pinay Paper,