Evening Star Newspaper, August 14, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. ——— —————— ———————————— ] LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. CrimtsaL Court.—The trial of Magee, charged with the murder of Sims, was con- tinued yesterday. Mary Whalen testified to seeing Sims stand- ing in the street with a gun in his hand, and to seeing Magee shoot at him from a chamber window; Sims staggered, and the blood ran down his face; saw Sims make toward Magee's house; before he reached the door another gun was fired; the second shot came from the door ef the new frame addition to Magee’s house; Sims's house is adjoining Magee’s; witness saw the body of deceased at his house; the face was so blackened she scarcely knew him; the shooting was about seven o’clock in the evening; Sims, Bradley, and Hutchins, and some others, came up the street togther; Sims went over to his house and fearaed with s gun; thinks Hutchins was cutting the pole when Magee fired at Sims from the window. Mrs. Susan Crown called —Is the daughter of deceased; saw her father bring his gun and call to Hutchins and others, ‘Come on boys, and let’s have the pole down;”’ saw Hutchins commence cutting the pole; Magee looked out of the window, drew back, and fired a gun at her father; saw her fether go over to Magee’s, and as he got near the door another shot was fired; dom't know who fired it; her father rushed in with others, and in a minute or two witness heard the report of anot ; thinks ber father had the gun in his when he entered Magee’s house; there had been ill feeling exieting for some time previous between her father and the prisoner; after the first shot, before they rushed to Magee’s house, her brother took the axe and made some cuts on the pole Jas. Sims, the son of the deceased, called — Saw Hutchins cutting the pole; hurried up and saw that his father was shot in the cheek; the second shot was fired as his father ap- proached Magee’s house, and after his father entered the house Magee fired on him again; witness had the ax in his hand when he en- tered the house, and also when he chased Ma- gee over the fences; after seeing that his fa- ther was shot, witness went to the pole and took the ax from Hutchins and commenced cutting, because he thought Hutchins was tired Henry Popkins sworn —Heard but two shots red; deceased was intoxicated; saw him stagger through intoxication before he went for his gun. Hilary Hutchins testified that he was cut- ting down the pole when Sims was first shot; thinks when he asked deceased what was the matter, deceased replied that ‘the d—d Irish son of a bitch had shot bim;’’ does’nt know whether the second report was that of a cap or a gun; Robinson offered witness twenty dollars to cut the pole down, and said that whoever undertook it would be shot; witness said he would cut it down for twenty cents; thinks Sims said “‘ No d—d Irishman should be at the bead of the pole ;’’ Sims was very drunk that day Stephen Wilson testifled to three chots hav- ing been fired enry S Nelson called—Heard only two guns fred altogether. Henry Reaver, a magistrate in Georgetown, was called to the stand, and testified that shortly before the affray the prisoner had come to him for a warrant against the de- ceased, charging him with receiving stolen prods, not obtaining the warrant, the prisoner ad threatened to go before the grand jury and get satisfaction. TO-DAY The trial of Magee was continued. The testimony for Government was concluded, and the testimony for defence entered upon. Witnesses for the defence testified that de- ceased used threatening language towards the prisoner, etary ae gun at the same time inted toward a eae house, while Hutch- ns wascutting at the pole, and prior to the first shot by prisoner; that deceased rushed towards Magee's house and snapped a gun at prisoner; that the pole was of green hickory, eighty one feet high, attached to a bed-post in Magee’s house by double halyardsof four cords; that the halyarde would bave drawn the pole upon the house had the pole been cut down; that the pole had been placed in its position by the consent of the acting Mayor of George town (Mr. Quld;) and that Magee had been placed in special charge of the pole by those who erec t The testimony for the defence is still in progress as we go to press. Centre Marget.—The season is approach- ing when our principal market place will be crowded, and many of our country friends Will have to find places wherever they can. The consequence will be that the carriage way between Seventh and Tenth streets, on Pennsylvania avenue, will be obstructed by carts and wagons, and the country dealers will be exposed to the weather. This pre- vents many from attending when they are most wanted. Several of our old citizens have suggested plans to secure the avenue from obstruction, and afford good and com- fortable stands for the country dealers who cannot make it convenient to attend market regularly. One suggests that stands be laid off on the north side of the avenue; another that a law be passed preventing persons from standing their wagons and horses on the ave- nue, at the market space, during market hours; a third, that the space south of the market house be divided into small lots and covered with a wooden shed from Seventh to Tenth streets. These lots could be occupied by the dealers under the direction of the mar- ket master. A shelter during wet and cold weather will attract the irregular dealers from the sidewalks, end the wagons being removed to the south side more room will be obtained in the carriage-way of the avenue. If any- thing be done to improve the market space, it should be done speedily, that the dealers and citizens may be benefited. For Uxp Point Comrorr, via BALTIMORE. This excursion, which takes place on Saturday next, offers great inducement to pleasure- seekers The party will leave here in the three o'clock train of that day, and proceed to Baltimore, where, on arrival. they will go on board the fine ocean steamship Gladiator snd proceed down the Chesapeake to Old Point, allowing them sufficient time to view the great military work at this place, they will proceed on to Norfolk and Portsmouth ; returning will reach Baltimore in time for the early train for Washington. We refer our readers for full particulars to the bills of the day, which can be found at the principal hotels A Commirres of working men from the Gos- port Navy Yard arrived in this city this morn- ing Their object, we learn, is to have the Secretary of the Navy increase the per diem of that portion of the mechanics e who now receive $2 and less per day, to living wages, the present high prices of necessaries of life rendering it almost impossible for them to subsist upon the present rates They have letters in favor of the increase from the Com- modore, Naval Constructor, and other officers of the station ; and it is hoped that their claim may meet with the favorable action of the government. Free —Early this morning, a small frame cottage on B street south, near Tenth, was discovered to be on fire. Every effort was made to save the property, but it was burned to the ground. The cottage was, we are in- formed, the property of Dr. Brothers, and re cently occupied by him and his partner, Dr. Gray, but at the time was unoccupied. We understund the building was partially insured The fire was placed on the inside of the build- ing by some evil disposed person. Distopixe « Reviciovs Merting.—A white inan, who bails from Baltimore, took a glass too much and went into a meeting of colored people on B street near Sizth and disturbed them during their exercises. He was taken to the guard house. Oxty 124 cents for a correct likeness of Buchanan, Fillmore and Fremont. Sold by the agent, A. Adamson, Seventh street, oppo- site to the Post Office. Adhesive envelopes, 20 cents a hundred. ira Corvoratios Casgs.—Quite a number of Warrants have been served recently, for vio lation of law by throwing slops in the streets. The fines are paid; but the offenders gener- ally pl as an excuse the irregularity of the Contractors in their attention to duty. This should be utrended to If the eontsactors fail the citizeus should not suger. - Pusuic ScHoots.—At the of the Board of Trustees, yesterday evening, the following individuals were elected teachers for the next school year. All the former teachers were re-elected, with the exception of Mrs Coale, teacher of primary No. 4, First district, whose resignation, in uence of ill health, was accepted. Her place was filled by the appointment of Miss L. E. Moore, for- merly assistant in the male primary school of the same district. The vacancy in primary No. 2, Third district, was filled by the ap- pointment, as assistant, of Miss Rebecca St. John, recently a pupil in the Third district school, and ae was employed, without com- pensation, several months last year, as teacher of primary school No. 6, during the sickness of the principal : FIRST DISTRICT. 8. John Thomson - - Principal First District School, Siise ‘aay. Middleton, ~- Ase’t do, Female Department. Mrs. M. 8. Rodier, ~~ Principal Male Primary. Asristant do. - Principal Primary No. Principal Primary No. + Asststant Primary No. - Principal Primary Asolstant P Principal P ‘Miss Mary J. Mills, Mina Geraldine Wells, - Bates, - » Miss Jane M. Thompson, Miss M. J. Richie, - Mise L. B. Moore, - seer SECOND DISTRICT. Mr. Thomas M. Wilson, Principal Second Dis't School. Mra. Susan P. Randolph, - Ase’t do., Female Depar:ment, Mrs. Emily Myers, - Are'tdo., M Mrs. Rebecca M. Ogden, Mice Elizabeth Parsons, Mies Lucy H. Randolph, Miss mM - imary No. 1. ~ Principal Primary No. 3. ~ Assistant Primary No. 2. - Principal Primary No. 3. - Principal Primary No. ¢. ~ Assistant Primary No. 4. + Principal Primary No. STRICT. Principal Third Dis't Bchool. Ass’t do., Mule Depart: - Ass't do., Femi + Principal r. Mise Frances Elvans, - Mise Inabelia F. Acton, Miss Laura B. Hiltoo, Miiss Rebecca St, John, - Mrs. E.iza W. Clarke, - Miss Jane G. M. = 8 Miss Harriet N. Henshaw, - Mise M. Freeman, - - Assistant Primary No. 1. - Priacipal Primary No. 2. ~ Assistant Primary No. 2 + Principsl Primary No. 3. Princtpal Primary No. 4. Priccipal Primary No. 5. - Principal Primary No. 6. FOURTH DISTRICT. Mr. Join E. Thompson, - Principal Fourth Dis’t School. Mise Margaret A. Milburn,- Ass'tdo., Female Department. Mr. Angustua Edaon, - Principal Male Primary. Mies Annie M. Adams, - Principal Primary No. 1. Miss Mary A. Lee,- © - — - Principal Primary No. 2. Miss L. B. Ashdown, - - Princtpal Primary No. 3. The resignation of Mr. Abbott, as Secretary of the Board, tendered at the last meeting, was accepted. Mr. Polk then nominated James L. Hen- shaw as his successor, and Mr. AtLee nomi- nated Dr.S A.H McKim, of the Board ; and after some discussion the Board proceeded to ballot, when Mr. McKim received 6 votes, Mr. Henshaw 3, and 1 blank. Mr. McKim was declared elected. 2 Tas Powsartay, Capt. Mitchell, will leave the wharf to-morrow afternoon at 6 o’clock on an excursion to Old Point, Portsmouth, Nor- folk. &c., thus affording one of the most de- sirable trips of the season Both on the down and return trip the boat passes through Ches- apeake Bay by daylight, and paszengers thus get a fine view of “the vast expanse of water.’’ as well as inhale the invigorating breeze, which is a sufficient inducement—to say noth- ing of the objects of interest to be scen at Old Pout, the Geover’ Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Norfolk, &c. The boat will atop at Piney Point going and returning; anda Band of mu- sic will accompany the party. Read the ad- vertisement in another column. Suavauter.—Yesterday, warrants were served by Officer Watson on several citizens of the Fourth Ward for keeping dogs without li- cense. Before the trial came off, the officer recoived information that a general slaughter of the dogs complained of had been perfected by the accused persons. This fast saved them from the penalty. Tue Commitrzes appointed by the various fire companies to organize a United Fire De- partment, will have another meeting on Fri- day evening, the 15th inst » at 74 o'clock, at the Perseverance engine-house, to consider the subject. Tuomas J. Pangerr, arrested in Baltimore on suspicion of being concerned in the outrag: on Mrs Harriet Smith, was discharged from custody on Tuesday, there being no evidence againet him. E FinL“ore anv Doneison Great So: Book, only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adamron 8, Sey- enth etreet, opposite to the Post Office. * AssacLts, &c.—Susan Welch for assault, and Ann Jones for threats, were held to secu rity for peace by Justice Murphey. Szconp District Ponice.—K. J. Horn, threats of violenca, security for peace; Ame: lia Woolfort, do., do Warce Returxs —Thomas Bissell, drunk and disturbing a religious meeting; fine and costs Alexander F. White, drunk and as- sault; do. Samuel Wyvill, vagrant; work- bouse thirty days. = Diep or Hypropsosia —Some time in Feb- ruary last, Thomas, a very promising son of Mr. James C. Bentley, of this county, in his thirteeath year, was bitten by a mad dog. A mad stone was immediately applied to the wound, and with such indications of suecess that great confidence was felt inthe entire ex- traction of the virus. All went on well till last week, when the young man gave evidence of singular illness. Dr. Angell was called in, and notwithstanding his incersant and skillful attention, Thomasdied on last Friday, in great agony, there being no doubt but that he died from the effects of the bite in February.—Co- lumbia (Mo.) Statesman. ProritasLe Moxorory.—An exchange says that all the sword blades made for the Eng- lish army are the work of four men, three of whom are brothers. There is a secret in the mode of manufacture, known only by these four, and which they jeslously guard. They select their own nts and lave the right to discharge them at pleasure, when they do uot like them. One of the brothers, at En- field, makes eighteen blades per day, for each of which he receives 2s. 3d. His average earnings weekly are about $50 Eg In reference to the recent conflagra- tions in West Massachusetts, the Springfield Republican says that the fire on Mount oly- oke has burned over 75 to 100 acres of wood and timber land that is valuable. There will probably be no more damage The citizens of South Hadley ond Hadley, engaged in ex- tinguishing the fire, suffered intensely from the heat of the sun and the fire, end Lorenzo W. Lyman is now in a critical condition from the effects of the heat and his severe labors. yr On Wednesday, (says the Hartford Times,) Miss Margarette Fashey, a girl from Windsor Locks, was committed to the jail in this city, by Deputy Sheriff Atwater, of Wind- sor Locks, on an order from a justice’s court, to await her trial for infanticide at the next term of the Superior Court The infant (a rl) was killed a few days at its birth, by eing thrown into a privy. The unhappy mother is only nineteen years of age. She has not yet recovered from her sickness Prosrsct or Cagar Fiour.—The wheat crop of the country is now most secured, and in excellent order. A greater breadth of land was sown with wheat last fall than ever be- fore, and though the yield per acre will not equal that of last year's crop, the total yield will be much greater. The crop last year was @ good one, butin one half the Northern States it was greatly damaged by wet, and a very considerable portion was so badly injured as to be unmerchantable. This year the crop has been secured in the best possible condition. Marine Puexou —Tne jom Register reports that fishermen have recently noticed in the bay a peculiar and unusual whitencss of the water, attendel by a scarcity of fish. It asks “can any body explain the phenome- non’? We hear “old salts’ speak of a similar remarkable appearance in foreign seas, even where sounding were unattainab. th a line of 120 fathoms. What is the cause?” MARRIED, On the 12th instant, by Rev Mr Hildt, Capt. JOHN F. HAYNIE to Miss KATE, dcughiet of Mr. Francis Walker, both of Baltimore In Georgetown, on the 14th instant, after a lon, anda paint sickness, MARGARET, wife ¢ Peter U’Donnoghue. Her funeral will take place at 4% o’clock, en Friday evening, from the residence of her hus- band, Market tpa-e. (int copy) * On the 12 bo fust.. Mr WILLIAM ARCHER, a native of Scctland, and an old and highly re- spected citizen of this place. Mayon’s Orricz, Wasnineton, A it 12, 1856. Ne MAYOR RESPECTFUL | ly notifies the citizens. that they will find In his office a boo in which to enter complaists ofa police or miscellaneous nature, and anotherin which all complaints abo imps and hydrants may be ent: , and in the office of the Commis- sioner of Health a nuisance complaint book ; and invites all who have eny complaints to make to enter them in the 4 eat book as briefly 2s pozsible, and they wi!l be promptly attended to, au 13-3t W. B. MAGKUDER, Mayor. PROPOSALS FOR FUEL. j Orrick U.S. Penitentiary, Dc., Washington, August 8, 1856. QEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE received at this office until Monday, 25th August, 185%, ee o’clock m., for furnishing the prison 130 cords of balf-sexsoned, gord Oak Wood, of | bh lum size, and free of lop wood. 90 cord: Pine Wood 60 tons White Ash Anthracite Coal. The Coal must be clean, and free from slate or other foreign substance ; 2,240 pounds to the ton To be delivered on or before the first of Octo ber, 1855, at such places on the Peaitentlary | grounds as the waiden my designate. THOMAS THORNLEY, Warden FOR SALE—Two thousand pound: of OAK- UM, packed in bales of 3 nds each ; aleo, WHEELBARROWS, ASHSTANDS, ara other articles. T. THORNLEY, aus-td Warden WOOD AND CUAL. Ww. ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL those who may favor us with their patronage with the best article of fuel at the following ee. ak Wood... Pine do. Hickory do ... Stove and White Ash Egg Coal Red Ash..... Transition Nui Cumberland Lump. seseeees 5 {7 Persons laying in fuel for the winter would do well by giving usaczl. All orders leftat P. J. Steers’ store, No. 458 7th street, between D and E streets, or at cur effice, will be promptly filled. 2,240 Ibs. given to ton. JOHN W MYERS,& CO, Office and Yard corner of G and 224 streets, au 5-1m First Ward id Sagole CITIZENS OF WASHINGTUN will be delighted to visit the Great National Museum, and receive the Magnificent Official Catalegue cf the Government Free, Gratis, For Nothing, prepared by John Vard-n. But the stranger who wishes t» see the curiosities with the newly corrected Guide and Diagram in hand wiil fi1d at HUNTER’S the one, at 26 and 5c. Hundreds leave this Great Building acd do not see half. Also, Guide to the Great todel Room, Guide to Inventors’ Printed Forms Old Govern- ment Documents bought and sold. Moet any book wanted can be procured. Will be published soon the Official Blue Book of the United States. P. S —A good family Carryall for sale. au 12-3t® NOTICE. ITHERS’S BRASS AND STRING BAND lately of New York city, begs leave to in- form the public of Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria, that they «re now ready tofurnish the most fashionable and appropriate Music cf the day for Pic-Nics, Excursions, Bal's, and Parades on the most reasonab'e terms, at the shortest noe tice, by leaving orders at Mr. HILBUS’S Music Depot, on Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 11th street, or at Mr. ITHERS?’ residence No. 515 ee street, corner of G, south side, near the Gar- ison. All orders promptly attended to. jy 23-I1m* MEDICAL CARD, R. H. PERABEAU, GERMAN HOMEO- pathic physician, has the honor to offer his paced to the inhabitants of Washington and c: le Unies and Residence on I street, No. 188, be- tween 20th and 21st streets. N. B—Homeopkathic medicines forsale, which the Doctor prepares himself with the greatest care, for Feverand Ague, for Bilous and Bowel complaints, &c., &c. m 16-3m TO MEMBERS UF CONGRESS AND OTH- ERS LEAVING THE CITY. W. GALT & BRO. CALL THE ATTEN- tion of members of Congress and others to their stock of very superior ladies’ and gentlemens Gold Watches, Rich J+welry cf the latest styles, ure Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Goblets, Silver Forks, Spoons, &c. Also, extra plated Tea Sets, Waiters, Cake Basiets, Castors, Albat: Forks and Spoons, Eng lish and American Tabie Cutlery, &c. Persons ia search of useful presents will find our stock to comprise an endless variety All goods werrant.d as represented and at the lowest rates. M.W.GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 324 Pennsylvania av-nue, between 9th and lth streets. au 11-6t CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. Sellimg at a very liberal reductton from cus- tomary prices. No. 370 Pa. avenue, betweed 6th and 7th streets, au 9-3m (in Browns’ Hotel bul'dieg.) IEA, COFFEE, &c.— 125 packages fresh TEA 75 bags green and whice Rio Coffee 85 do old yellow JAVA do 6) boxes fresh ground do 1,200 pounds new HAKE FISH 50 bbls. new No 3 medium MACKEREL 150 bbls. EAST+ RN HERRINGS 25 boxes CHEESE 100 doxen BROOMS, assorted 80 do BUCKETS 75 boxes STARCH 40 do FANCY SOAP 25 do CASTILE do 10,00 pounds SAL SODA 1,00 do SALERATUS 20 casks COBNAC BRANDY, fourth proof, from $1,50 to $6 per gallon 45 boxes TOBACCO 250,000 CIGARS Just received, per schooner Fairfax from New York, and for sale by au 9-e05t MURRAY & SEMMES. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLEKS FROM WASHINGTON. RAVELLERS F ROM WASHINGTON for tie West-rn Cities are advised that the Baltimore and Uhio Railroad Company has mide careful provision to bisa = =e oie coe e directly through from Wasbington city sin leading cities inthe West, the North- west, and the Southwest. Members of Congress and others, at the adjourn- ment, will find it peculiarly to their advant ge to avail themselves of the recently extended facili- tles of this line, whi h is the only route that can afford them through tickets and baggage checks in Washington. The trains start daily from Washington Station at6a.m., aud make promptand directconnexion at Washington Junction (‘‘ Relay House’’) for Benwood and Wheeling, connecting at Benwood direct with Central Obio railroad trains for Zanes- viile, Newark, Columbus, Xenia, Dayton, Cin- cinnati, Louisville. Indianapolis, Chicago, Terre Haute, Vincennes, Alton, St. paige ok Id, Quincy, Burlington,§Ga'ena, Rock Island, Du- bugue, Cairo, Memphis, Natchez, Vicksbarg, and New Orleans. Passengers desiring to viow the entire road daylight may leave Washington at6a m.. and, reaching Cumberland at 4% p m., lie on there until 5.15 next morning, when they resume the ane, accommodation train, beri J there at that time for Wheeling, where it arrives at 4 p. nm. By the 4 30 p. m. train from Washington they May reach Benwood at 9% a m. next day, or in seventeen hoursfrom Washington By this connexion they reach Cincinnati same night, or in 26% hours running time between Washington and Cincinnati. Careful management, comfort of gers, t safety are cardinal objects upon this route, and travellers may rely upon them in securing its advantages. For further particulars, tickets, &c , ‘inquire of THOS H PARSONS, or ae Washington Sta- tion, WILLIAM 8. WOUDSIDE, Master of Transportation, Baltimore. au7-2w ——————— GRAND EXCURSION & TARGET FIRING oF THE UNION GUARDS. ‘HE UNION GUARDS TAKE PLEASURE in announcing to their friends. Military and Civic, that their sec-, ond Amoual Excursion and Target rinng will take place on MONDAY, August the 18h, to the White House penne: a ‘s The Comm'tiee deem it unnecessary to mention the resolutions and pledges they have formed to make it pleasant and agreeabie; suffice to say that it will not be inferior to our last, which was ae- knowledged among the most pleasant of the see- son The first boat will leave Washington at 8%; Blagden’s Wharf, Navy Yard, at 9; gyre at 9%. The second beat will leave at? o'clock, and proceed to the White House. Excellent Music is engaged for the occasion. Ticke’s can be procured at Capt. Reese’s, cor- ner of 6th street and Pa. avenue; Lieut. Donnelly, Valcan House; Becker & Lackey’ Tailor Store, 7th street, opposiie the Patent Office, and at the boat. Committee of Arrangements. Capt Keese, Sergeant Lackey Ligut Doonelly, Wm Duff. , Sergeant . au 12-5 | west, runni . AUCTION SALES. 5 ee ae By A. GREEN, Auctioneer FAN DSOME BUILDING LOT Of 5th street west, between Nerth M and N streets-—On SATURDAY, the 16th instant, I shall tell, in front of the remises, at 6 o’clock’p. m , Lot i5, in Square NO. 513. having a front cn Sth street west, of 57 feet 4 inebes, running back 100 feet, between North M and N streets. Sale positive; terms cash, au li-d A. GREEN, Anct. By JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer. RAME HOUSE AND LOT AT Auction, On MONDAY AFTERNOON, August 18th at6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of Let No 1, in Square No. 477, fronting 21 feet on north Q street, between Fifth and Sixth streets back 100 feet, with the improve- meats, Consisting of a two-story frame dwelling ouse. Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. au li-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. PERE UPTORY SALE OF VALUABLE Building Lot on North M, between 15th d 16th streets.—On SATURDAY AFTER- NOON, August 16th, at 6% o'clock, on the oneal I shall sell part of Lot No. 4, in Square 96, fronting 28 feet on North M, between 15th and pe streets west, running back to a thirty feet ley. Terms: One-third cash; the residue insix and twelve months, with interest, ecured by a deed of trust. JAS. C. McGUIRE, au l4-d Auctioneer. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. Brice COTTAGE ON CAPITOL HILL at Auction-—On TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, cg (begs 19th, at 6 o'clock, we will sell in front of the mises, Lots No, 4 and 5 in square No. 10, fronting 38 feet on the corner of F and Tennessee avenue east, north side, improved with a neat two-story Brick Cottage, containing 4 Tooms and basement. The location is good and in a fast improving part of the city. Sale positive, as tue owner is about leaving the city. Terms at thesale, WALL, BARNARD & CO., au 14-d Auctioneer. By JAS.C Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer. VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY t the corner of 4% streetand Main ave- On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Aug. y at 6 o’clock, on the premises, I sball sell Lots Nos. 23. 31, and 25, situated at the corner of 44 street and Maine aveune, with the improve- ments, consisting of a large two story brick Building, 30 by 60, the whole subject toa aor rent of 2250 per annum for ten years from March, 1854, with the privilege of purchasing at $3,000. ‘Terms: One-fourth casb; the residue in six. nine, and twelve months, with interest, secu! by a deed of trust on the property. Sale positive. J.C. McGUIRE, au li-d Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. WO VALUABLE BUILDINGS AT the corner of north F and Ist streets.—On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, August 191 o'clock, on the premises, I shall sell Lot 21, and part of Lot 23,in Square No 569, fronting 40 feet on north F street, at the corner of Ist street west, running back 1¢0 feet to a 20-feet paved al-ey, ted two good building lots of 20 feet front each. ‘There lots are handsomely :ituated for build- ing purposes, and the extensive improvements now in progress in the vicinity render a future increase in value almost certain. Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in 6 and 12 months, with Interest, secured by a deed of trust on the pr-mises. Title indisputable. au li 2t B J.C. Mc@UIRE, Auct’r, WALL, BARNARD & CO , Auctioneers. URNITURE. HOUSEKEEPING EF- fects, Carriag: Hornets, Market Wa- #00, &c., at Auction.—On SATURDAY xi ORNIN G, Angust 16th, commencing at 9 o'clock, we will sell, in front ef our Auction Rooms— Mahogany Hi rare plain Bureaus Do Sofas and Chairs Cuttage, plain and other Bedsteads Feather beds, hair and shuck Mattresses Cooking and other Stoves 2Carrlages in good order 1 sett double Harness; nearly new 1 Market Wagon With many other articles unnecessary to enume- rate, which will be sold without reserve. WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALE BY ORDER ©F D!STRAIN OF \ Household and Kitchen Furniture.—On TUESDAY, the 19th instant, I shall sell, by or- der of distrain for rent, at the residence of a lady declining housekeeping. on Missouri avenue, No 55, between 2d and 43 streets, at 1) o’ciock a. m an excellent assoitment of nearly new Furniture, viz: Mahogany Sofas, Lounges, Ottomans, parlor and rocking Chairs au 14-2 Do — dressing and other Boreaus Do — dress and work stands Do marble-top Centre, side, and other Ta- bles Do dining. card, and other Tables Do Whatnots, Gilt Frame and other Glas- ses Walnut and Cott China, Glass, an Forks Plated Castors, Coffee and Tea Urns, Forks and Spoons Fine Tapestry, three-ply, stair, and other Car- pe Olicloth and Matting Cane and wood-seat Chairs Wardrobes, Wash-tands, and Writing Tables Feather Beds, hair and shuck Mattresses cone Rediator and other Stoves ood lot of Kitchen Requisit-s With many otter articles which we deem unne- cesssry to enumerate. Terms: $30 and under, cash: overthatsum,a credit of 30 and 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. A. GREEN, Auct, aul4d ‘Ho! for Old Point Comfort! A NOVEL EXCURSION. Tickets fer the Round Trip enly $2.50. Tickets admitting a Gentieman and two Ladies $6; Children under twelve years ef age, and Servants, half price. AND PINEY POINT PAVILION. Round Trip Tickets, $1.50, Select and Pleasant Excursion for Families and quiet Pleasure-soekers, HO! FOR OLD POINT COMFORT, FORTKESS MONROF, RIP RAPS, SMOUTH, OLK, eee AtLaNTic OCEAN, BIG SHIP PENNSYLVAN STEAM FRIGATE COLORADO, GOSPORT NAVY YARD, &c , &c., &c.! ONLY ONE DAY FROM BUSINESS. RE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY formed that the large and safe Steamer POWHATAN, Captai: Mitcveil, having a large number of berths le egantly furnished state-rooms, besides ampl cabin accommodatior, will make an excursion to the above places, leaving Washington on FRI- DAY AFTERNOON, 15th August, at 6 o’clock, and Alexandria at 7 o’clock, arriving at Ola Point the next day; thence to Portsmouth, re- maining at Portsmouth until7 o’clock ; when she will return to Old Point, arriving there in time to enjov bathing, the ball-room, grand serenade by the United States military band, &c. The boat will leave for home on Sunday at !2 o’clock m Passengers by this trip will have abundance of time to view that magnificent structure, Fortress Monroe, witness the grand military Dress Parade on Sunday at 9 o-cleck by the United States ‘Troops, enjoy the refreshing Sea Breezes, De ligh' Bathing in the Ocean Surf or the ladies’ and geatlemen’s private bath rooms attached to the hotel, or engage in fishing, sailing, &c. At Portsmouth abundance of time will allowed to visitthe Big Ship Pennsylvania, the Steam- ship bape pacing States Navy Yard, and other places of interest. ‘The ladies! cabin will be under the charge of an experienced chambermeid. and of Music will accompany the excursion. Meals, Confectionery, Ice Cream, &c., fur nished by experienced caterers at moderate charges. Remember the whole round trip only $2.50. The boat will stop at Piney Point going andre turning, for which round trip tickets will be is- sued at $1 50 each Tickets to be had at the Piano and Music store of John F Ellis; atthe Booxstores of Taylor & Maury and Joe Shillington. in Georgetown of Mr Kidwell, Droggist; and at tue boat. au L1-4t Kk iT BEFORE THE PEUPLE; That we keep constantly on hand gentle- men’s DRESS SHIRTS of every quali y and ice, and made up after the latest styles and pat- e ved a new supply of Shirts, wich cours ppbegetests ey wr oes, com: prising the sorangpent jrrsaptaed Our attention will be particularly devoted to making Shirts to order, and we confidently be- perie: in thi bap yee en. able eee aioe satisfaction to who my fe maple and other Bedsteads Crockery Ware, Knives and favor us with theirorders Style and fit guarantied or » neIGEO. 1B WHITE ® CO echacabaahaan Gents. Farulahing Stic jy ¥8-tf 398 Pa. avenue, bet, 9th and 10th sis, AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO ‘MORROW. By JAS. C. McBUIRE, Auctioneer. EXREMPTORY S4LE OF BUILDING Letsin the First Me ed AFTERNOON, August 5th, at o'clock, on the ‘izes, [ shall sell, without reserve, Lot No 18, in Square No. 79, fronting 50 feet 3X in- ches on no th H street, between 2ist and 22d sts., Tunning back 183 feet. ‘Also sabdivision A, B and C, in square No 84 fronting 22 feet 7 inches each on New York ave- nue, between 2irt and 22d streets, running back ara feet. indisputable. Terms : Ose-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by adeed of trust on the pre rises. wd J. C. McGUIRE, Auet. au The abeve sale is estponed until rhigesoay AFTERNOON, August 14, Sis auld J. C_McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. ‘A HILLON LE MANOR FARM 4T -—Executors’ Sale ef a ‘The undersigned, executors ef the last will and testament oa the late Wm. Fasby, will sell at public auction, on FRIDAY, August the 8th, at 12 o'clock m., on the prem'ses. to the highest bidder, that valuable farm, lying partially in Washington and Prince George coun ty, knownas *‘ Chillon Castle Manor,” couteining in all sixty-two acres of land, more or less. This farm contains a fair proportion of wood and clear ed land ; the latter is row under cultivation, with a choice lot of young fruittrees The improve- ments consist of a small Frame Dwelling House and a large well built and nearly new barn. The Place is well watered with a pump of excellent water at the door of the dwelling. This valuab'e farm is distant about three miles from the Centre Market, with an excellent road leading to it, and offers great 1uducements to per- son desiring a small farm near the city. Terms: One-fifth cash; the res'due in 3,6. 9, 12, 15, 18,21, and 24 months, with interest, re- cured by a deed of trust on the premises. If the terms of sale are not complied w'th within six days thereafter, the executors reserve the right to resell, at the risk and expense of the defauiting purciiaser, upon one week’s notice. HN. FASBY, J _W.EASBY AGNES M. EASBY. Executors of Wm. Kasby, deceased jy 4-2aw&ds J.C McGUIRE, Auct. The above sale is postponed until FRIDAY, Avgust 15th, at 12 o’clock m., on the premises HN. EASBY, J. W.EASBY, Executors. AGNES M. EASBY, au ll-d J.C. McGUIRE, Auet'r. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. al ALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT Public Auction —On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, August 15th, at 64 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell parts of Lots 4 and 5, in Square 419, fronting 30 feet on north L street, between 6th ard 7th streets west, running back 12} feet. This lot is situated in a rapid!y-improving part of the city, within » short distance of the Market Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. au itd J.C McGUIRE, Anct'r. By JAS ©. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. pexeeeens FURNITURE & HUOUSE- keeping Effects at Auction —On WED- NESDAY MORNING, August 20th, at 10 o’clk, at the residence of Mrs. Redwood, No. 265 € st , near 434, I shall sell all her furniture and bouse- keeping effects, comprising— Mahozany case Plano Fort», by Parkhurst Do heir spring Sofas Arm and Parlor Chairs Walnut Plush and bair cloth covered Arm Chairs Marble top Centre and Pier Tables Handsome covered walnut Etagere, Fancy Ta- bles Fancy Ke ertion Chairs Vases, Ornsments Suite of four Damask and Lace Curtains with shades and fixtures Otlcloths, Matting, Brussels Stair Carpet Gilt Gas Chandeliers Hat Tree Mahogany and Walnut Jenny Lind Bedsteads Four mahogany high- post Bedsteads Three Enamelied Cottage Sets Mahogany marble-top Dressing Bureaus Wardrobes, Washstands, Tables, Toilet Sets Hair and husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Mahogany French end Cottage Bedsteads Cane-seat Chairs, Rockers, Chiniz Curtains Dining Tables, Granite Dinner Set China Tea Set, Glassware Silver- plated Castors, Tea Set Table Cutlery, Fire Irons, &c. Superior Cooking Stove, Kefrigerator Together with a generalassortment of housekeep- ing articles Terms : $30 ard under cash; over thet sum 2 credit of 60 and 90 days for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest PS —The Honse, which is large and destra- ble, isforrent. Inquire on the premises or of the Auctioneer. au 13-4 J.C McGUIRE, Auct By WALL, BARNARD& CO , Auctioneers ORSE, BUGGY, AND HARNESS AT Auction.—On SATURDAY AFTER- NOON, August 16th, we will se!l in front of our Auction Rooms, at5 o'clock, the fast trotting and pacing Horse Burgundy, seven years old, warran- ted perfectly sound, ard gentle and superior sad- die horse, and can go inside three minutes, with one of Fiagler’s best made Trotting Buggies, en- tirely new, and Harness. Sold for no fault, the owner having no further use for him. A credit of 2 and 4 months will be given, with noies satisfactorily endosed_ bearing Interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO au 12-ts Auctioneers. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUC- tien.—On MONDAY, the ilth instant, I shell sell in front of the premises, at 6 o'clock p m., two handsome Building Lots, situated on 18th street west, between E and F streets north, being the south half of Lot No. 18 and all of Lot No. 19, in Square 143. Part of Lot 18 fronts 23 feet 1 inch by 140 feet Linch; Zot No. 19 fronts 56 feet by 109 feet 1 inch; the whole front is 84 feet 2% inches, handsomely located, in the imme- diate vicinity of the Navy Department Terms: One-half cash; balance in six and twelve months, for notes bearing Interest from day of sale A deed given and a deed of trust taken Title indisputable, A. GREEN, au6-d Auctioneer. > The above sale is stpened en ac- count of the rain until FRIDAY, August 35th, hour. au 12-4 A. GREEN, Auct. SPLENDID EXCURSION FROM Washington to Old Point! Ges pee Leaving SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Augus' 16tn, at3p m, returning Monday mo:n- ing. the 18th ins’ant, VIA BALT. § WASHINGT’N RAILROAD, And splendid Steamer GLADIATOR, down the Chesapeake. Tickets for the round trip only $2.50. For particulars ree small bills. UP Tickets positively limited and for sale ONLY at ADAMS’ EXPRESS OFFICE. au 9-6t* MOONLIGHT EXCURSION OF CAMP NO. 2, Junior Sons of America! N MONDAY, August 18, 1556. HIS CAMP WILL GIVE sion down the Potomac river. landing at Fort Washington, and, returning at a seasonable hour in the evening The boat will leave Page’s Wharf, at the foot of Seventh street, at 23g o’clock ; Alexandria at 3 rclock e Weber's Cotillon Band has been engaged for the ecc2sion. Supper and Refreshments by an experienced terer. a Tiekets FIFTY CENTS—admitting a gentle- man and one lady; to be had of members of the Camp, at 0. Boswell’s Drug Srore, and at the Doat. au 12-TThS* FOR MOUNT VERNON AND THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. HE STEAMER THOS COLLYER WILL T leave Washirgton at 9 a m., and Alexandria at 9% a m forthe, above places. The White House Pavilion grand place of resort. The bath houses for ladies and gentlemen fs finished with every thing to make it pleasant, fine ten-pin alleys, swings, &c Gentlemen fond of fishing will find perch fish- ing good at this time. ig ose ae 3 can take refreshments with them. Wm. Coke will furnish dinner and re- fresbments at the Pavilion. Fare, round trip, to Mount Vernon $1. Mount Vernon passer canon returning from Monat Vernon remain at the White House al! day by paying 25centsexira White House passengers 50 cents; children half price. The second boat leaves Washi for the White House at 2¥ o'clock p m._ The boat will arrive 7 ce ateunset. Try the tripand ou will not regret it. ” Qu 1t-5t SAM’L GEDNEY, Captain. FS THE CHILDKEN.— LAMMOND, 484 Seventh street, has now in store a large and beautiful collection of Toys and Fancy No- tions sultable for presents. au 12-3t CUR- TELEGRAPH NEWS. Later from Havana and Key West. CHARLEsTor, Aug 14.—The steamship Gov- ernor Dudley has arrived from Havana 10th, and Key West llth inst. The yellow fever was still raging at Havana. Sugars were un changed, and holders very firm. At Key West there have been no deaths from yellow fever since that of Major W. D Fraser, Uni- ted States Enginee ¥ r ir, on tbe 2 =—y commander of Fort Tay e bark Tom Corwi i on the Ist inst , for medion! eid, banag tort her first Sie een vetow fever, and sailed on the 4th for The bark N. P. Tatim: , from Cienfuegos @Vana on the ¥th for New York, arrived at Ail hands, except the master, sick with yel- low fever and unable to do duty ; two hands died at sea. Ticket No. 5,391 drew the $100,000 prize io the Havana lottery of the 9th. IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA. New Orveans, Aug. 12.—The steamship Daniel Webster has arrived from Aspinwall, via San Juan. _ The news from Central America by this ar rival is scarce. Rivas had taken arms against Walker, and holds Leon, with six hundred men. ,_A fleet of seven British ships of war, mount- ing in all 181 guns, were in the harbor of San — under the command of Admiral Er- skine The correspondent of the True Delta states that Rivas’s —, and Guatemalians to the number of three thousand wer: fortifying Leon. It was expected that President Walker would soon march to attack them Walker bas now an effecti thousand Americans, good health and spirits An intelligent American from Costa Rica states that that country will again invade force one of and his army were in Nicaragua. President Mora hi put down the revolution in Costa Rica, but was himself to resign The British screw steamer Panama had been wrecked near cape Tamer. Crew saved Vessel a total loss. LATER FROM CALIFORNIA. New York, g- 14—The steamer Aric! from Aspinwall with San Francisco dates t: the 2ist ult., arrived here last night. She connected with the steamer Golden Age, which passed on the 28th ult. the steamer Cortes, and pn the 2d inst. the steamerJohn L Ste- vens bound = and brings $1 470 900 in tre: ure principally consigned as follows: Moecars Drexel & Co , $355,000; Wells, Fargo & Co, $29,000; Metropolitan Bank, $180,000; Dan- ean, Sherman & Co, $126,000; Hoge & Co , $108,000 Affairs were quiet at the Isthmus. The sloop of war St. Mary was still at Panama, and the sloop of war Saratoga was at Aspin- wall—all well The Vigilance Committee continued to hold full sway in San Franciseo. Nothing of mo ment had transpired during the fortnight in- tervening since last advices. A controversy was pending between certain parties and the Governor of California relative to an arrange ment with the Vigilance Committee, that they may deliver Judge Terry and cease to exer cise authority. Nothing, however, had been accomplished. Hopkins, who was stabbed by Terry, was convalescing. after having been despaired of The fate of the Judge was undecided. The exportation of offensive parties still continued. James Gallagher, Casey's executor, bad been arrested, but was liberated on certain condi tions agreed to by the committee. Several others were given the same privilege Charles Lilly, the pugilist, was arrested and admitted to bail to settle his affairs be fore being Age Charles aiel, one of the parties en, da in the seizing of the State arms fas ths was held to bail for piracy in > schooner Julia, $25,000. Ned McGowen, one of the accomplices in the murder of James King having been seen at Santa Barbara, en route for Lower Califor- nia, an armed schoouer with a large force on board was forthwith despatched for him by the committee. The regular authorities bad also sent in pursuit of him without effect. At the latest dates his capture was considered certain, Philander Brace, one of the murderers of Captain West, was in the hands of the com mittee, aud his execution was looked for Numerously signed petitions and great mass meetings hed called on the city and county of ficersto resign. All of them positively refused compliance except two The newly appoint- ed board of supervisors declared vacant the of - fices of the sheriff, coroner and assessor, and appointed others, but the old incumbents re fused to abdicate. The committee publish an expose of the official corruption in the city administration The accouuts from the mines are favorable The crops are everywhere abundant. Numerous serious fires are reported. At the town of Placerville 186 buildings were burnt, involving a loss of $600,000 he vil- lage of Georgetown, Placer couuty, bas been burnt. Lose estimated at $100,000. A large number of buiidings were aiso burat at Marys ville, involving a lose of $160,000 The town of Fair Play, El Dorado county, has also suffered severely from fire. Loss $70,000. Numerous fatal shooting affrays are report- ed in the interior of the State. Gen. Wool was reported ill at Napa Springs. OsggGon —Advices from Oregon state that the war in Southern Oregon was closed, the Indians having been routed, and driven to the reserve. Naval. Boston, August 14—The steam frigate Merrimac eailed this morning. Baltimore Markets Baxtiwone, Aug 14.—Flour is more active; sales of 2,500 bbis.; City Mills at $6 50; Obio is dull at the same figure, and Howard street at $6 623. Wheat is 325 cents better white 60a62c., yellow 50a60. Corn is easior Kew York Markets New Yor, Aug. 14 —Flour has advanced; sales of 7.000 bbir.; good State $6; superfine Ohio $6.40. Southern has declined, sales of 1,500 bbls ; standard $7.60 Wheat is firm; sales of 25,000 burhels; West- ern red $1 56; Southern red $1 56: Southern white $1.66; Tennessee white $1 64. Corn ie buoyant; sales wf em bushels; Southern mixed 62c} ; yellow 64c. Pork is lots sales of 200 bbis; mess $19.62¢. Beef is dull; sales of 150 bbis.; re- packed oe a Lard is steady; sales of 150 bbls at 13: - Whisky is unchanged; sales of 150 bbis ; Ohio 364. New Yorx, Aug. 14 —Stocks are di Illinois Central shares 108]; Michigan South= ern 894; New York Central 852; Reading 903, Virginia 6°s 92; Missouri 6's 863; Illinois Cen- tral bonds 90j. Sterling exchange is dull. BE READY FOR WINTER. At PERSONS WISHING THEIR FUR- naces, Latrobes, Radiators, Cooking Stoves, &c., repaired or re-lined, wil do well by leaving their orders with me withou' delay, as | am now nae pap to execute all such work with despateh, se ee SKIRVING, Washi: Stove : au 12-ec6t 8. E. corner Pa ev. and ith st USON’S BRITISH CUNSUL’S MANU. AL, 1 vol, London, 185% Fynn’s British Consuls Abroad. 1 vol, London Thomson's Laws of War as aff-cting Commerce and Shipping, 1 vo', London, 1855 Twiss’s oe a Law, 1 volume, ndon, 1 Neokangee ‘Commentaries on the Law of Nations 1 vol, London Ross’s Red River Settlement of the Northwes', | vol, London. 1856 Supplement to McBulloch’s Commercial Dic- tionary, London, 1856 Glenny’s Co! ‘ion to the Almanac for 1656 Peerage for 1856 British Almanac and Companion, one set com tin 1838 FRANCK TAYLOR.