Evening Star Newspaper, August 13, 1856, Page 2

aa *HIWGTON CiTyY: WEDNESDAY... eves, Amgust 13, 1856. 107 Advertisements should be handed in by 12 o’clock, m., otherwise they may not appear until the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer, to-day, treats of news and Congressional matters only. The Union scouts the idea that Fremont oan carry either Illinois or Indiana, and pre- sents facts and figures to back its judgment in the premises. The same paper chides the Richmond Wizg on account of its alleged Joy, over the probability that the cause of aboli- tionism will be strengthened by a heavy Ger- man vote in November. The editor deems the Whig’s manifestations in this connection a fair illustration of the spirit of ultra South- ern Know Nothingism, where the rights and interests of the slaveholding States are con- oerned. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Members and Others, about leaving Wash- ington are notified that if they wish the Srar sent to them during the recess at their respec- tive residences, they must notify the office of the fact by note, stating their addresses in legible writing. In all such cases, where the paper bas not been ordered-for them through the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate, payment must be made in advance at the rate of 374 cents per month for periods of Jess than six months. The rule of the Star office, declining to mail papers not paid for in advance, is imperative, and is in no case departed from for a day, week, month, or year. Practice vs. Theory.—The evening sessions of the House of Representatives have enabled not a few members to evolve their superabun- dance of patriotism, and to ‘ define their po- sitions,’’ which duty is considered imperative in a republic, especially during these shifting times. On Monday night, Mr. Simmons, a venerable gentleman, in the sixty fifth year of bis age, delivered a lecture on the subject of extravagance—an abuse which should at once be corrected by reducin; the receipts into the treasury, or guarding it from the dis- honest and scheming hands ever directed towards the tempting exchequer; or words to this effect. The increased expenses of the jadiciary (by-the-by, Mr. Simmons is the chair- man of the Committee on the Judiciary) came in for a large share of the gentleman's virtu- ous condemnation After he bad concluded his remarks, Mr. Letcher, of Virginia, whose wit and readiness in debate are universally acknowledged, rose, saying that the record of the night would not be complete without the statement of a few facts as an appendage to Mr Simmons’sspeech. He then pointed to certain items for custom- houses, railroads, marine hospitals, river and harbor improvements, and last, though not least, the ten thousand dollars voted for the Kansas Investigating Committee, and the mileage and per diem to Governor Reeder, who had appeared before the House in the absence of any law, to contest the seat of Gen. Whitfield, for all of which Mr. Simmons had ‘voted ! Mr. Letcher’s speech afforded much amuse- ment, though at the expense of the senior member. But we merely allude to these facts to illustrate the difference between theory and practice. < “« Wad that the power the giftie vie us, To see ourselves as others see us— It wad f ae mony a blunder free us, And foolish notion.’’ Still Another.—We are expecting the ap- pearagice in a Boston newspaper to-day or to- morrow of a letter from the pen of the Hon. Rufus Choate addressed to the Old Line Whigs of Maine, wherein that distinguished gentle- man avyows the intention of voting for Buch- anan and Breckinridge, and shows with great force of reasoning that such a course is alone left for the really conservative men of the country. Mr. C. enjoys, deservedly, great in- fiuence in Maine, his native State, formerly represented by him, it will be recollected in the National Legislature. His advice cannot fail to fall upon the minds of his former fellow citizens with quite as much force as that of Messrs. Pratt and Pearce has certainly fallen upon those of the staunch old fasaioned Whigs of Maryland, whose quiet demonstrations since the publication of the letters of these two dis- tinguished statesmen, have rendered it no longer an open question whether Buchanan and Breckinridge will carry that StatemMary- land. We have to say for the information of our Disyict readers that all well informed men of all parties in Washington now realize and in private conversation admit, that Mary- lend is as certain for Buchanan as any State in the Union. Pre-emption Decision —in a case recently before the Commissioner of the General Land Office the testimony showed that the pre-emp- tor, who was the owner of a farm on which he resided in the same township in which the tract claimed is situated, made a contract for its sale. receiving a portion only of the price, and gave a bond for a deed, conditioned to be executed upon the payment in full of the Price agreed upon. The title of the vendee being defeasible by the non-performance of the condition, the fee simple 2 3 still in the vendor, (the pre-emptor,) and he was there- fore euch ap owner and occupant of real estate ™8 to preclude him from acquiring a right tader the pre-emption act of September 4, 1841. The Commissioner ordered that the en- try be canceled, and the party required to apply in the usual manner for the return of the purchase money. The Trip for the Times —We advise all in Washington who will be able to get away for a few day’s relaxation on the adjournment of Congress, to take the Alice Price down to Blackistone’s Pavilion, and after luxuriating there for some time, to proceed further down to Piney Point. Both these establishments are capitally kept this season, we hear; and those who have visited them have enjoyed themselves vastly. They are emphatically the salt-water places of summer resort for the citizens of this particular region. In all sub- stantial comforts they are more agreeable than apy northern sea-side establishment, and all who seek such places really for health and re- laxation will be far better Pleased with them than with Cape May, Long Branch, or New- port. A Great Day's Work —We have, rarely, indeed, known the House to do a heavier day's work than they consummated yester- day. From the moment they came together ip the morning, until adjourning, at a late SNS hour in the afternoon, every thing went off in their hall in» business-like manner If the members, one and all, stick as close to work as on yesterday for the balance of the session, they will finish up their basiness much more completely than in tho first session of a Con- gress for many years past. The Elections.—The following additional election returns, by telegraph, have been re- ceived : . NORTH CAROLINA. Raxeien, N. C, Aug. 12.—Bragg (Dem ) ainsin the following counties as specified : Forsyth, 49; Orange, 191; Greene, 90; Hali- fax, 82; Stanley, 157; Lenoir, 116. In Ca- barras, Bragg loses 40, and in Yadkin 147. MISSOURI. Sr Louis, Aug. 12 —Returns from 71 coun- ties give Polk (anti-Benton) 31,000; Ewing (Am) 28,130; Benton, 19,200. Fifty-four counties return 34 Democrats, 22 Bentonites, 27 Americans, and 7 Whigs to the House. Missourt.—Besides the city and county of St. Louis, which sends 13 Bentonian members to the Legislature, we thus have information from 53 counties of Missouri, which have elected. members to the Legislature as follows, viz : Democrats.....- seeeeees 34 Know Nothings. Bentonian Whigs.......... 7 There are 36 counties more to hear from, which send 43 members to the Legislature, of whom the Democrats can hardly have failed to elect at least three-fourths; or, say, 31. Now, Col. Benton’s hope is to make a coali- tion with the Know Nothings. Allowing that he may possibly receive the votes of the 27 Know Nothings so far known to be elected, his own force of 13 in the city and county of St. Louis, and 9 in the 53 counties above re- ferred to, as well as the 12 allowed as the probable whole opposition strength in the Legislature sent by the 36 counties yet to be heard from, and he will be in aclear minority of 12 votes for the United States Senate—as, if he gets the 27 Know Nothing voter, he will surely lose the 7 Whigs. His race is run! 1owa. Carcago, Aug. 12 —The Republican mpejor- ity in Iowa is 6,200. The Democrats still claim Hall’s election. Note —We (the Star) place no faith what- ever inthe story that the Republican majority in Iowa is 6,200. It will be more than a fort” night hence before the actual result through- out the State can be ascertained at Dubuque, orany where else This story is on a par with the rec-nt story saying that Arkansas had not ‘‘shrieked for freedom,’’ but ‘ Ve/l-ed for Fillmore’’—over which our talented, amiable, and ingenuous neighbor went into hysterics in the refreshing simplicity of its nature. National Democratic Central Committee The following is a correct list of the National Democratic Central Committee, which it will be well for all papers favoring the election of Buchanan and Breckinridge to publish, viz : Hon. C. J. Faulkner, of Virginia; Hon. J. L. Orr, of South Carolina; Hon. T. J. D. Fuller, of Maine; Hon. George Vail, of New Jersey; Hon. John Wheeler, ef New York; Hon. George W. Peck, of Michigan; Hon. J. D. Bright, of Indiana; Hon. J. Glancy Jones, of Pennsylvania; Hon. J. V. Wright, of Ten- nessee ; Hon. Amos Kendall, of Washington ; Col. John. W. Forney, of Pennsytvania; C H. Winder, Esq., of Washington; Jonah D, Hoover, Esq., of Washington; Walter Len- nox, Ezq., of Washington. Appropriations for the District.—In the act making appropriations for certain civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending 30th June, 1557, are the follow- ing items of interest to our District readers For compensation of the members of the Board of Revisors, appointed in pursuance of the act of Congress approved March 34, 1855, entitled “‘ An act to improve the laws of the District of Columbia and to codify the same, $12,000 : Provided, Thatthe President of the United States shall determine the sum to be received by each member of s1id board, the same not to exceed the sum of $1,000 per an- num to each during his term of service, and that the whole compensation shall not exceed the sum hereby appropriated. For ventilating basement-rooms of the treas- ury building, in addition to surplus funds for ventilating and lighting upper rooms of the same building, $15,000. For continuing the treasury extension, $400,000; and thatthe appropriation for re- moving the stone wall = ich now forms the southern boundary of the park at the Presi- dent’z, may be expended in accordance with such plan as may be hereafter approved by the President for the purpose of removing said wall and enclosing said park. That the President shall cause the money appropriated for the erection of a suitable house for the plants recently brought from Ja- pan for the United States, to be applied as di- rected by the act making appropriations for the civil aud diplomatic expenses of govern- ment forthe year ending the 30th of June, 1856. For the support, clothing, and medical treat- ment of the fnsaue of the Distriet of Columbia, and of the army and navy at the asylum in said District, including $500 for books and in cidental expenses, $20 500. For the erection of a barn and carpenters’ shop at the Insane Asylum of the District of Columbia, $7,200 For enclosing the grounds of the Insane Azy- lum of the District of Columbia, $13,872 For the completion of the centre building and three other sections of the Insane Asylum of the District of Columbia, $138,673 To enable the Secretary of the Interior to purchase five hundred burial lots in the Con- gressional pike Samy & sum not exceed- ing $5,000: Provided, That the same be ex- pended in the construction of an iron fence on the north side of said burial grounds. For support, care, and medical treatment of transient paupers, medical and surgical pa- tients in Washington infirmary, $3,000. For purchase of manure for the public grounds, $1,000. For hire of carte on the public grounds, $1,000. For purchase and repair of tools used in the public grounds, $500. For purchase of trees and tree-boxes, to re- place where necessary, such as have been planted by the United States, and the repair of pavements in front of the public grounds, $5000 For furnishing and ornamenting the Capitol with such works of art as may be ordered and approved by the Joint Committee on the Li- brary, to be placed in either wing of the extension when ready for their reception, $20,000. For annual repairs of the Capitol, water- closets, public stables, water pipes, pavements and r walks within the Capitol square, broken glass and locks, $8,000. For annual repairs of the President's house and furniture, improvement of grounds, pur- rarer so aphoe plants for garden and mak- beds therein i incident thereto, ‘saneae sera cond O a in part for the President’s house, Por lighting the President’s t i- tol, he public "grounds Seenna Gee sround the Executive offices, = oe anaes: $27,000. pe rays or the payment of laborers empl. shovelling snow from the walks to pari head the Capitol, the President’s House, and other public buildings, $500. For purchase of books for library at the executive mansion, to be expended under the —— of the President of the United States, For repairs of the Petomac, navy yard, and bgt bridges, $11,000. ‘or repairs of Pennsylvania avenue, $3,000 F in Judici juare, joe Siting up ravine in Judic ary sq , ‘or purchase of one dozen settees for La- favette square, $175. For repairs of water pipes, $500 For pu reservation number two, and La- Sa square, $3,000. ‘or taking care of the grounds south of the President’s House, continuing tne improve- lepoies the same, and keeping them in order, 15,000. For rebuilding Franklin engine-house, in- cluding the purchase of a suitable lot, &c., &e , $5,000. Towards the erection of the north front of the Patent Office building, for the accommo- dation of the Department of the Interior, $200,000. To complete the bridge across the Potomac at Little Falls, agreeably to the plan already adopted, $5,000. The Current Operations of the Treasury Dey artment.—On yesterday, 12th of August, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stocks.... $1,820 40 For the Treasury Department... 26,456 30 For the Interior Department. 5,584 02 War warrants received ani tered. + 68,811 00 avy. 69,562 25 Repayment on accoant o: e BVYsseseccccccceeee . 805 77 From miscellaneoussoure . 4,282 47 CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS In the Senate, yesterday, after we went to press, they resumed the consideration of the bill to provide for the examination and pay- ment of certain claims of citizens of Georgia and Alabama on account of losses sustained by depredations of the Creek Indians; which was debated by Mr. Hunter, against it, and Mr. Clay, for it; when it was passed—yeas 21, nays 20. And tnen, after passing a few private bills, the Senate’s Pacific Railroad and Magnetic Telegraph bill was taken up. Mr. Hunter—as a test question—moved to lay it on the takle; laid on the table—yeas 25, nays 23. The Naval appropriation bill being next taken up, it was amended and passed And then, after the transaction of some other business of little public interest, they went into an Executive session, and adjourned on again opening their doors. In the House, Mr. Orr moved to postpone the consideration of the Pacific railroad bill until the second Monday in December next; not agreed to—yeas 89, nays 89—the Speaker voting in the negative Mr Walbridge moved its recommitment to the Public Lands Committee, and the subject was then informally passed over for the day On motion of Mr Davis, of Md , the bill to extend the time for filing at the Treasury De- partment the claims of the creditors of Texas sixty days, was taken up and passed. And then, after passing a large number of private bills, they adjourned. Preceedings ef Te-Day. In the Senate, to-day, an hour was devoted to the presentation of petitions, reports, res- olutions, 4c. They next went into Executive session, wherein they were engaged when the Star went to press. In the House, after passing the bill forthe relief of Isaac Adams, the annual naval ap- propriation bill was taken np, on the report of the Committee of Ways and Means, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses upon ariendments to it The House disposed of said amen iments se- riatim Mr. Campbell of Ohio, moved to suspend the rule to take up the civil, executive, and judi- cial sprropriabas bill; rule not suspended. The House then went into Committee, (Mr. Washburn of Me., in the chair,) and took up the bill last above mentioned, and were con- sidering the Senate’s amendments thereto when the Star went to press. see Uran.—Late accounts from Utah represent great euffering there through the devaststion of the grasshoppers upon the crops. A party of returned Californians at Independence, Mo., who came by the way of Salt Lake, say that provisions were scarce and high, and that the Mormons during the past year had been obliged to live on roots and similar food. There were a great many poor and degraded people in the valley. The Mormon authorities were in great tribulation on account of their women eloping with the United States soldiers. PERSONAL. ++++ Hon. Jobn D. Freeman, a member of the last U. S. House of Representatives, is in Washington. The New York papers announce the al in that city on Monday, of the lady of President Pierce and her sister. They were stopping at the Astor House. “ ++.eThe Fayetteville Observer learns that the Hon Edward Stanly does not intend to re- main in North Carolina, but proposes to return to California in October. ‘ +--+ A card in the Boston Evening traveller of yesterday §Jannounces the retiracy of Fer- dinand Andrews, Esq , who has been the prin- cipal editor of that journal since its establish- ment +++‘ Belle Brittan,’’ who writes the piquant letters to the New York Mirror, from Newport, is no other than the redoubtable “ Fanny Fern,”’ alias Mrs. Parton, wife of the man who doesn't believe in a Devil! -+» Jacob C. Cuyler, Esq., has dispozed of his interest in the Albany ‘Transeript toM.A. Rooker, for many years the reporter of the Atlas, and more recently connected with the Statesman. +++-John B Groves, of Boston, sician, who went to Europe last year, is pro- nounced the best violinist in the Brussels con- servatory, and has been presented with a sil- ver cup for a performance in a Beethoven quartetie ++++Punch says he agrees with Portia, that “ The quality of Maxey is not strained;’? for his style is as thick and muddy as it can be. Punch is of this opinion, because he found it difficult to swallow. Lord Clarendon went through the operation with pain. Among the arrivals by the Arago were Mrs. Commodore Hull and sister, Judge Wil- lard of Troy; 0. B. Ives, (American sculptor at Rome;) Vicomte de Shiery and lady, of France; C. M. Fearer, bearer of despatches from St. Petersburg, and C. Ferrero, bearer of despatches from Sardinia. +++eHon Oliver H. Brown of Me , has re- cently poses the celebrated *+ Ladd Es- tate,’ the country residence of the late Wm Ladd, “ the Apostle of Peace ’’ This remark- ably prerereeyee locality, commanding as it does a view of the “White Mountains’ and an immense sweep of lake, river, and moun- tain scenery, is a fitting home for the accom- lished wife Mr. Brown, who has contri- uted to our leading periodicals some of the sweetest poetry in the English language. a young mu- “POLITICAL ITE An exchange calls the members of the Re- publican party Fre-movsters. Edward C Delevan, the “ Apostle of Tem- Boren announces his intention to vote for ‘illmore. The New Bedford Tri-Weekly Express, heretofore the organ of the pee! A party, will hereafter be found supporting ‘ Buck and Breck.’’ The College Venture, a Fremont paper in Hudson, Ohio, hascollapsed. In its last num- ber, the editor says that, ‘ by dint of perse- verance, he had procured fifty-five subscribers and two advertisements.” Logansport, on Saturday las tire German population of thi y parti Pated in the proceeding, and gave the strong- est evidence of their attachment to the Demo- cratic party. The Democrats of Augusta had a grand rally in Staunton at halt laa Court. About 1000 persons were present, a: we learn from the Staunton Vindicator. Senators Mason and Hunter had promised to be in attendance, but owing to the important questions then be- fore the Senate for final action, they were un- able to fulfill the engagement. Anote of Col. Fremont’s for about $2.000 was offered to E D. Morgan, who is President of the Fremont New York State Committee, and a milliongire, for 80 cents on the dollar, but Mr. Morgan shook his head and refused to purchase. He cannot believe that Fre- mont is going to have a salary of $25,000 a year after next 4th of March, nor a great deal in Mariposa. A vote was taken in s railroad carout West recently in the following manner: A Buchanan man arose from his seat and called on all who were in favor of Fremont to “ pull their boots off.”” No one appeared to support, in this novel manner, the claims of the great Path- finder, he requested those favorable to Bu- chanan to ‘‘ keep their boots on,”’ which all the passengers forthwith proceeded to do. Unanimous for Buchanan. Ex-Gov_ Letcher, of Kentucky, in a recent 8] h at Mayslick, in that State, said ‘that Buchanan was his personal friend—that was a gentleman and a patriot, for whom entertained a high regard—and that he could not say a word against his character as aman. He did not like his political senti- ments and opposed him on that account. Gov. Letcher is the witness upon whom the opposi- tion editors have relied to prove Mr. Buchan. an the calumniator of Mr. Clay. An intelligent correspondent of the Cincin- nati Enquirer, writing from Fort Wayne, In- diana, gives the following cheering intelli- gence: “We are all for Buchanan here. in Fort Wayne he will receive at least two-thirds of all the votes. In the county our majority will not be less than eight hundred. Great efforts have been made to seduce the German yote to the support of Fremont, but they have a ered failed. Not one dozen of that class of citizens will vote the Black Republican ticket. Mr. Thielman, of your city, made a, speech here, which had an excellent effect,” > Why is teed ed sheriff like the firet Roman Emperor’ Because he’s a “ seizer.”” [> The value of Irish moss, collected at Scituate, Mass.,in 1855, is said to have amount- ed to $4,855, {> The notorious Schlessinger was not shot as reported. He is in the north of Nicaragua with a party of bandits. [> Adolph Labadie, a policeman in New Orleans, La., was instantly killed on the 2d inst , by the acridental discharge of a pistol in the hands of a brother officer. A Wretcn.—Old Mr. Singlestick mystified a tea party by remarking that women were facts When pressed to explain his meaning, he said: Facts are stubborn things, tp The North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama pepers are filled with distressing accounts of the crops in theso States. All vegetation is parched and dead. > The third annual exhibition of the York county (Pa.) Agricultural Society, will commence on the Ist of October, and continue three days. Popunation Increasinc.—Mrs. Cyrus Bai- ly, of Wytheville, gave hirth to three daugh- ters last Tuesday morning. All doing well at last accounts. Ee In the town of Liberty, Texas, a fine of $25 is imposed upon every man who utters an oath in the presence of a woman. Isthere any fine for women swearing ? ‘ A Curious Incrpexce.—Nine brothers, liv- ing in different localities over a region of coun- try 2,000 miles in extent, recently met in Chi- cago, to proceed to St. Lawrence County, N. Y , to visit an aged mother. A Vatvante Animat.—John S. Carr, of Goffstown. N. H., has sold a five year old stallion, raised by him, to a company of men in Illinois for the sum of $1200. It is the largest sum ever paid fora New Hampshire horse of that age. i The relaying of the track of the Rich- mond, cbbsteionte | and Potomac Kailroad, which was prosecuted over about one-half of the road, but was interrupted by a deficiency in the iron, has been resumed, and will, it is said, soon be pushed to completion Ear The U. 5. steam frigate Wabash will, it is expected, be ready for sea in a few days, as her preparations for that event are being pushed with great vigor. She will be the flag- ship of the Home Squadron, and bear the broad pendant of Commodore Paulding. Capt, Frederick Engle will have the command ip The Welsh Presbyterians of Philadel- phia, desire to erect a house for religious worship, where the ci will be preached in Welsh and in English. They have been worshipping for some time in a house at the corner of Twelfth and Filbert streets, under many disadvantages, which they purpose to remove in their new building. E> A very singular accident (says the Al- bany Knickerbocker) occurzed to a friend of ours recently He has been in the habit of carrying locofoco matches in his vest pocket with his bank bills. While rummaging his pocket for sowe money the matches ignited and set fire to a roll of bills, and before he discovered it, his money was destroyei, and his vest badly burned. &> The medical department of Pennsylva- nia College has issued its annual announce- ment The regular course of lectures for the session of 1858-7, will commence in the col- lege building, Ninth street, below Locust, on Monday, October 13th, and continue without intermission until the lst of March ensuing Preliminary lectures will be delivered daily, begining on Monday, September 29th. Clini- cal instruction is obligatory on the student, and to those of the first and second course the clinical ticket of the Philadelphia Hospital will be supplied gratuitously. Tag Yevtow Fever.—The excitement on Staten Island, N. ¥., in regard to the yellow fever at Quarantine, is reported to be dimin- ishing, although the hospital grounds are still barricaded and watched closely by the offi- cials appointed for that purpose. All persons employed within the hospital have been in- formed that they must remain within Quar- antine limits until the fever ceases. The cus- tom-house officers bave also been notified that if they continue to board vessels they will not be permitted to land on the Island. Tue Vatiry Banx —The New York Tri- bune says that ‘no arrangements have yet been made for redemption of the notes of the Valley Bank of Maryland, and it is proposed to call a public meeting of all bill holders to consult in regard to the measures to be taken to obtain information and relief in the premi- ses. A large portion of the notes is in the hands of the working classes, wko can ill af- ford to lose thei: money. Of the circulation, $5v,000, we understand, was loaned to the Sciota and Hockiag Valley Railroad company on the hypotheeation of their bonds, they agreeing to protect the currency, which they have not done. It is very evident that some one has possession of a large amount of assets belonging to this bank, as it is nota supposaole case thatsuch an amount of circulation should be put on the public by the managers without something in return.’ ey Kee EXTRA CHARGE TO GO TO Norfolk and Portsmouth by tbe Steam- er Powhatan, which leaves for Old Point FRI- DAY, at6 p.m. au 13 Eee ATTENTION, NATIONAL GUARD — You are notified to meet at baal Armo THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock, as business of importance demands your attention. By order. 1t*® J. E. JOHNSON, Sec. FROM 11 O’CLOCK SATURDAY to 12 o’clock Sunday, you have all this time at Old Point Comfort to RA B orate if fou go on the Steamer POWHATAN, Captain itchell, which leaves her wharf FRIDAY AF- TERNOON, at 6 o'clock. au 13 racers acaba than ee cl Be ATTENTION, YOUNG DEMOCRA CY —The members of the Buchanan and Breckinridge Club No. 1, of Georgetown, are notified to meet TO-NIGHT, at 7% o'clock, at the room of the Dramatic Association, Forrest be All over the ags'et seve oor wish to in are respectfully in a 5 yy. W. DAWSON, Pres, P. 0. DONNOGHUE, Bec. 1te SE RENAE ne ATTENTION, SCOTT GUARDS —You f 4 are hereby requested to & meeting of the Company on THURSDAY EVENING next, Au; 14th, at 7% o’clock precisely. By order ef the Lieutenant Tanne oe $ au 13-2: T. WITHERS, lst Sgt. NOTICE.—I SHALL NOT REPLY in detail to JULIAN VANNERSON’S card of the Sth ivst..in reply to mine of the Stb, s Lam willing that he should enjoy the full ben- of appeal to the public for a suspension of Tinto til he can present ‘the facts’? in bis own form I merelv repeat that what | published is trae—that he appropriated fw: ot mine toa large amount fer his individ: I benefit, an can be shown by the books ept by himself, and after- wards neon — posted by —_ compe:ent keepers. under bis own supervision. ns 12-1w* J. H. WHITEHURST THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY CAU ® tioned against trusting my wife, JANE LEWIS, on mv neste et 8! eco ge ma rerorecnrnden WILLIAM LEWIS" Georgetown,D C. i wets NOTICE —LIBRARY HOUSE OF BE REPRESENTATIVES, August 9%, 1°56 —Persons having Books belonging to this Library are requested to return them before the adjournment of Congress. Hs lilw C. B. ADAMS, Librarian NOTICE —THE SUBSCRIBER leave to call the attention of tre to his stock of GLASS and QUEENSWARE before purchasing elsewhere, 2s by so doing they ‘will save from 15 to 25 per cent. Tollet and Dinner Sets lower than the lowest at 309 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. je 9-6m JOHN McDEVITT RAMP BRUSHES. FOR REMOVING the pains of the cramp without scratching theskin, like the ordinary bair Sesh brushes For sale at T. GALLIGAN & CO.’S, 370 Pa. avenue, urder au 13-3t Browns’ Hotel R SALE.—HORSE, BUGGY AND HAR- NEvS—A gentieman who intends & leaving the city, has for sale an excellent family Horse, a rapid traveler, gentle in harness and under saddle Also, a new Buggy and new Harness complete. May be seen at Mr. BIRCH’S Stables, 14th street au 134+ OST—ON SATURDAY EVENING, THE 9th instant, between the corner of 11th and F streets and Dr Van Patten’s First Ward, the lower portion of a Gold Kar Drop. It was under- stood to have been found by a gentleman in Georgetown The finder will be liberally reward- ed by leaving it at this office, as it was — froma friend au 13-316 THE COLUMBIA INSTITUTE, FOR YOUNG LADIES, No. 446 Eleventh street, between G and H. Prof. GEORGE H. STUECKRATH, a Mrs. JANK E. WILLIAMS, Vice-Principal. au 13-2w* pic ptclacty mnt repens ine of every discription, to sult every Eye and ‘Age in great variety. _~ orsaleat H.SEMKEN’S, Jeweller, 330 Pa av, bet. 9th and 10th sts. au 13-6t (Nat Inte!) ORNAMENTS OF HAIR. AIR BRACELETS. NECKLACES, CRO8- ses, Pins, Earrings, Chains, Rings, and Charms made to order after any design, at short notice. 7" Persons maay rely on their own bair beti used Pf SEMKEN, Jeweller, ~ au 13-6t (Intel) SCHOONER FOX SALE. HE SUBS’ RIBER OFFERS FOR SALE the s-hooner EN TER PRISE of Balti- ~ more She is two ns old a so tors ister, and isca| eofcn' Di tone ; react water — is suitable for shoal cre She ts at the wharf next to the Baltimore steam- ers If she is not sola before, will be offered at auction ou Thursday nextat 2 ek m. 1t* JOHN W.AGLER. 330 Pa avenue. + AR Ce a NE EES «A Amusements. ‘NATIONAL THEATRE. ONE NIGHT MORE: THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, August 1 th, ‘Will be presen'ed The Game of Love! Pas SEUL -MISS WARREN To be followed by the prize dreme of the Game Cock of the Wilderness! To conclude with the laugbabie farce of ?. P, OR THE MAN AND TIGER. PRICKS OF ADMISSION, Boxes and Parq . Family Circle and Galleries The Box Office for the sale of Reserved Seats open Monday and Tuesday frem @ o'clock a. m teS p.m. Doors open ai 7x, to commence at * x, Wants. ANTED—A SITUATION AS A WET Narse. Address “E M,’’ Box 7 Star Or- ne ANTED—A SERVANT WOMAN, TO cook, wash and fron fora small feinily in i avis the country. Apply at tbe Lamp and Oil Siore of J. of” aad ah ith street. au ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A F IRST- rate Journeyman Barber and Hair Dresser, weber pce ar ‘wages will be given. None but ands need . =a =P kRC DUBANT, au 13 3t 212, Pa. av bet 12th and 13th —— DUCATION.—A YOUNG LADY, 2 Grado- ate of the *‘Clinton Liberal Institute’ and residing in northern New York, is desirous of ob- taining a situation as — or teacher ina porn ¥ in one of the sou! nm States, (Virginia preferred ) Satisfactory references and testimo- nials will begivea Address “G W Hazleton "’ P. og oma River, Jefferson county, N. ¥. aul nd ANTED IMMEDIATELY—A COMPE- tent nurse—one who will assist in —e- Apply at 378 Eighth strest, two doors south of N. York avenue ac l'- ANTED—AN INTELLIGENT, INiUS- tricus and honest youth, about 16 or I* vears of age. in a Drug Stere, to jearn the business He must be well recommended. Enquire at this of- fice. gull 3st ULER WANTED—A BOOKBINDER who is a good ruier, and has some knowkdge of blank book making, is wanted to go to Rich- mond, Va. A manent place can be hed by applying to FRANCK TAYLOR, Bookse'ier. of this city an 11-3t® YOUNG LADY OF THIS CITY I8 DE- tirous of obtaining a situation in some re- spectable family, to tare charge of the education several children, do plain scwing end make herself penerally useful to the Irdy of the house. A smell compensation only ts required. Good reference given as to respectability. Ad- dress et X,”’ through City Port Oftice au 11-3t® ANTED—TU KENT Of PURCHASE A small brick or frame Houre in good repair, 5to7 rooms in the north-eastern portion of the city, not farther north then New York avenve. Rrick preferred Any person having a house of the above description can find a permanent ten- or if terms suita purchaser, by addressing “E B,”’ Despatch office. Possession wanted first Uctober. au 11-3t® side FURE SILVERWARE. EW STYLES OF SILVER PITCHERS, Goblets, Cups, Creams, Forks and: Spoons, ect ,ect , of ourewn manufacture Also, a choice variety of Fancy Silver Ar ticles, suitable for wedding presents, for sale at the lowest possible prices at H LEMKEN, Jeweller, 330 Penn. avenue, bet. 9th and 19th st« N. B.—Silver Testimonials of any kind made 0 order at short no ice. (Inte! ) ag 13-6t TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHERS. WILL CONTINUE TO SELL QUT MY stock of fine SEGARS and TU- 4 BACCO at prime cost. Being desi rous of changing my business this will be a fine chance to lay in 2 gocd stock of Se- gars and Tobacco at cost. Call and try fer your- selves Good Will, Stock and Fixtures for sale. H. C. PURDY, an 13-lw Pa. avenue, near 3d street. WATCHES '!—WATCHES WE HAVE MADE A LARGE: addition to our stock of FINE LONDON and GENEVA WATCHES. for | adies and Gen- tlemen, which we will sell at a Very small ad- vance, with guarantee. H. SEMKEN. Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts Chronometer, Dupler, Lever, Lepine Watches, put in perfe :t order, and warranted to give satis- faction. (Intel) au 13-6t Mayor's Ick, W4sHINGTON, August 12, 1856 OTICE.—THE MAYOR RESPECTFUL- ly notifies the citizens that = will find in his office a book in wh'ch to enter all complaints ofa police or miscellaneous nature, and another in which all —— about pumps and hydrants May be ent: and in the office of the Comm!s- sioner of Health a nuisance complaint boot ; and invites all who have sny complaints to make to enter them in the be cy genes book as briefly as possible, and they wi'l be promptly attended to au 1%-3t W. B. MAGRUDER, Mayor. USON’S BRITISH CUNSUL’S MANU- AL, 1 vol, London, 185% Fynn’s British Consuls Abrcad. 1 vol, London Thomson’s Laws of Waras affecting Commerce and Shipping, | vo’, London, 1855 Twiss’s Science of international Law, 1 volume, London, 1856 Manning’s Commentaries on the Law of Nations 1 vol, London Ross's Red River Settlement of the Northwes’, 1 vol, London 1856 Supplement to McBulloch’s Commercial Dic- tionary, London, 1656 » Glenny’s Companion to the Almanac for 1856 Hardwicke’s British Peerage for 1856 British Almanac and Cor-panion, one set com Satie from its commencement in 1528. FRANCK TAYLOR. TO THE PUBLIC, OHN P. DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE well known Coach Factory, on 6th street, between Louisiana avenue and C street, long conducted by Mr. Jobn’ M. Young, is now prepared to manufacture and repair all descriptiors of COACHES, BUGGIES, WAGUNS, &c_,ontbe most reasonable terms, in the very best manner, and at the shortest no- tice. He respectfuily invites his fellow-citizens to give him a trial au 12-Im na 1 ee era el TRAVELIFG TRUNKSAT LOW PRICES AT 322 PA AVENUE. ALL & STEPHENS ARE IN RECEIPT of nother large and fine as- sortment of be+t sole leather trav- eling TRUNKS. Ladies’ Dress TRUNKS, BAT BUXES. VA- ~ LICE®, CARPET BAGS, SATCHELS, &c., embracing all qualities of fine and low priced traveling requisites. — WALL & STEPHENS, au 12-3t Pa. av , bet. 9th and 1th sts. GRAND EXCURS'ON & TALGET FIRING oF THE UNION GUARDS. IHRE UNION GUARDS TAKE PLEASURE tn announcing to their friends, Military and Civic, that their sec- ond Anoual Pxcursion and Target Firing will take plac. on MONDAY, August the ISth, to the White House Pavilion. The Comm ttee deem it unnecessary to mention the resolutions and pledges they bave formed to make it pleasant and ve; svffice to say thet it will not be infertor to our last, whieh wes ae- knowledged cicung the most pleasant of the sea- son. ‘The first boat will leave Washington at 8%; Blagden’s Wharf, Navy Yard, at9; Alexandria at 9%. The second brat will leave at 2 o'clock, and proceed to the White House. Excellent Music is engeged for the occasion. Tickets can be procured at Capt Reese's, cor- ner of 6th street and Pa avenue; Lieut Donnelly, Vulcan House; Becker & Lackey’s Tai!or Store, 7th street, opposice the Pagent Office, acd gt the Committee of Arrangements. Dounelly, = Wat'bult ni ‘m Duff. t Harrison pu 12-6t aul: Ca) Lieut ISLAND ACADEMY. A FRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY - the nea ye of yor ladies will be open ne gp lst, byalady of years experience in teachin, ana bering resided some years on the Island, pon reg the patronage of her former friends and others who desire the success of a bigh class school in that part of the city. The system of instruction will comprise all branches taught in first cass academies, and the manners and morals of pupils will receive strict attention. A paratory school for chi'dren will beattached to fre Academy, and the rudiments of French will be ta benign a oe aged usic, Paint wv : References and terms ame kane Dy af dressing “‘ ACADEMY ,”’ Star Office. auld V ANTED —A DINING ROOM WAITER. Apply toC. W. FLINT’S Hotel. au 6- oo AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or equaie Ol) Paint: , large and small arp rackett Tables, in bronze or rola All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding line done to order with dispatch. Also, alot of cast-irom Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c a Terms to sult N.B.—Old Work Regilt,and Looking @less Plates inserted. cee 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER For Sale and Rent. _ [SKE FIRST PAGE FOR OTHER NOTICES ) Fe RENT—BRICK DWELLING HOUS® and Store Room, with seven Rooms, anu — Cellar, situated on Eleventh street, neer Maryland avenue A goed location for Provision and Grocery Store. Enquire of J N TROOK, Corner 7th street and Virginia avenue, No. 257. au 13-20% F°. RENT.—FOUR NEW TWO-STORY Brick Houses, with beck buildings, si.cated on Sth, between M and N streets north For par ticulars inquire of the subscriber No. 34, Sth street, between M and N. CHAS. STEWART. R SALE, ON ACCOMMODATING TERMS.—A small and comfortable Brick Dwelling, No. 380, on east side 13th street, be tween New York avenue and I street. near Frenk- lin Row Applyto POLLARD WEBB, No 512, second story, 7th street au 6-iw OARD—TWO LARGE ROOMS FOR RENT —One v handsomely furnished Also,a —— single room sni’able for a cen- Usman rd can be bad on the most reasona- ble terms if desired. The sitration is erol and pleasent, having a ai yard al ached is desirable for a family with children. No. 463, 10th street, between D and E au 8-6.* RS. BANNERMAN, COPNER OF $78 end E streets. has several good #ooms va- cant, which she offers with board on reasonable terms. She can accommodate several iable bor -4- ers. Jy 10-1 ARD,&c.—_MRS. BATES,ON TH! 8. W. . cowreed Pennsyivarie ae and Mi street prepared toaccominodategen'!emen wit} room. whi or without board. Every effort wilive mere to render those comfortable who may favor ber with their patronage. apt—w ——————___...... TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ANDOTH. ERs LEAVING THE CITY. W.GALT & BRU. CALL THE ATTEN M tion cf members of Congress end others to their stock of ‘superior ledles’ and gentlemens Gold Watches, Rich J:welry cf the iatest styles, — Silver Tea etx, Pitchers, Godiets, Silver orks, Spoons, &c. Also, extra plated Tea Sets, Walters, Cake Baskets, Castors, Albata Forks and Spoons, Eny lish and American Table Cutlery, &c. Persons in search of useful presents will fing —— to eS endless variety. is warranted as represent x ——_ 4 Pp ited and at the M.W.GALT& BRO, 324 Pennsylvania au 11-6 between 9b Jewellers, enue, loth streets. FIRE! FIRE!: FIRE: WET GOODS! P= OF OUR STOCK OF DRY GOODS ‘was wet at the late fire, and wil! beec'’d uta great sacrifice on account of the Insurance Com- panies. J. NOXON & SON, New York Cash Ftcre, White’s oid aud«te ‘~2O HOUSEKEEPERS. ERSONS WISHING TO PURCHASE superior Table or Pocket Cutlery, beavy 811 - ver Plated or Albata Ware, fine Jepenned Tea none or Toilet Sets, an excelient Clock, Tea or Coffee Uin, Enamelied Kettle, Saucepan, Fur- nace, or any of the bundred and one little etceteras needed by every housekeeper, will do well te call cn FRANCIS, just above Odd Fellows’ Hail, cn Seventh stret. He has good » ana bis prices are low. Jy 28-t¢ SOMETHING NEW: Khe SUBSCRIBER TAKES THIS METH- od of informing the public tha he keeps con- santly on band ro i of PRIME BUTTER, {rom the most celebrated dairies in Pennsylvani« acd New York Also, FRESH EGGS received vege He may always be found on market days a: his stands in Centre Market, west wing, sud Northern Market. Call end be accommodated au li-iw® JAMES E. DUNAWIN. THE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTH- ers leaving thecity havethe uaity now of procuring presents for their and aiticles for their own use at very low ~~ as we are c‘osing out our entire stock of Fancy Goods to discontinue the business We have a large assortment of Fancy Desks, Drest Cases, Work Boxes, Cabas, Statucites, Canes, Porte Monuates, Card Cases, Jet Urna- ments, Fine Fans, &c. A assortment of superior P ated Ware cme an Bi 7 2 prises th fongest 8, um, &c , com’ e seectimant in the elt y, and ne article but of the best of its kind. . GALLIGAN 4 CO. 370 Pa. avenue, under au 12-10 Browns’ Hotel, a \ Fd