Evening Star Newspaper, August 19, 1856, Page 3

Vv ENING STAR. LOCAL. INTELLIGENCE. _ Boamp or ALDER¥EN.—The Board was call- ed to order by the President at the usual hour. A communication was received from the Mayor in reply to a resolution of inquiry as to the amount appropriated for the supply of medicines to the outdoor poor for ee oT year, by which one that the bill a @. Ridgely, First Ward, was $8509; D. som, Second Ward. $7195; Wm T. Evans, Third Ward, $41; W. H. Gilman. Fourth il $44 38; H. H. MoPherson, Fifth Ward, SoF 13; J. E. Bates, Sixth Ward, $26 45; 0. Boswell, Seventh Ward, $91.06; which with the over-draft on the 30th of June last, makes $1,485 15 The Mayor suggests the necessity of some legislation to prevent the recurrence of such a large draft on the city funds for this object. The regular appropriation is more than ought to be expended for this pur- pose, and the largeness of the amount in the opinion of the Mayor is occasioned by the too easy manner in which the Ward physicians yield to the applications to have their pre- scriptions furnished gratuitously. Other com- munications from the gates = various peti- tions were a riately refer L F A bill for relat of Wan. Bean was passed @ bill torepair L s 5 “| ae bill providing for building a bridge over NN street south was pas Council bill providing for the payment of claims for paving in front of public property s 5 “Couneil bill for the relief of Robert Downin; was referred to claims committee, as was bil for the reliefof Peter Little. . A joint resolution from the Common Council in relation to the appointment of a joint com- mittee to draft i ome an address in re- ply to that received from the people of Wake- field. England, was passed—Messrs Evans and Riggs were appointed on this committee. Mr Milter presented the following commu- ‘ication : 7 Grorcetown, D. C , Aug. 8, 1856 To the Hon. Board of Common Council of Washin; city. - coma tie undersigned, a committee appointed in pursuanee of the accompanying reeolation, respectfully ask the appointment of a committee by your Board for the purpose of taking into consideration the subject named in said resolution Your obedient servants, Rosert Ovutp, Grarron TYLER, R. B Crawrorp, J. Bier, Cuas E. Mix The communication was acoompanied by the following regolution : Whereas the people of Georgetown (or a large portion of them) have for many years considered the civil and political relations of the town injurious to its welfare, and have still a desire so to alter them as may best con- duce to the interests of the greater number of its inbabitants, therefore— Be it resolved, by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corpo- ration of Georgetown, That a joint committee be appointed (by ballot) consisting of three members from each board, to consider and report upon the expediency and practicability of annexing Georgetown to Washington city, thereby uniting the interests of the two cities under one municipal government Resolved, also, That said committee be and is hereby instructed to confer with the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Washington, requesting the appointment of a committee on their part to cooperate with them inthe purposes of the foregoing resolution Mr Miller offered a resolution that a conf- mitte composed of three from the Buard of Aldermen, and four from the other Board, be appointed to confer with the Georgetown com- mittee, which was adopted, and the chair appointed Messrs. Miller, Smith and Busey, on the part of the Board of Aldermen. A bill authorizing Thomas P. Morgan and Wiiliam T. Dove to buiid a wharf was laid upon the table. Mr. Pearson introduced a substitute for the bill before the Board in relation to converting an alley in square 465 to a street The substitate provides for laying a side- . walk of eight feet wide on each side of the , all aleo for the laying of a pavement and setting a curb-stone Mr. Busey opposed the substitute as well as the original bill, contending that the Corpora tion had no power to lay side-walks to an alley ; and that the alley had not been ceded to the Corporation. Mr. Miller expressed a desire to vote for the : bill, but thought it would be establishing a precedent. He did not believe there was a aingle case where an alley had been paved by the ‘og, Sage similar circumstances. Mr Dove contended that the parties on this alley had no legal title to the land; that the title was in Government. The question on the bill being taken, it was 1 passed The general appropriation bill was then taken up, and the following items agreed to: _* or compensation to the mavor, $2,400; re- Sister, $1,500; tax clerk, $1,400; book-keeper, 31,200; members of the beard of aldermen, $1,400; members of the common council, $2 200; corporation attorney, $500; city cur- veyor, $1,000; assistant surveyor, $600; sealer of weights and measures, $230; inspector of fire apparatus, $100; inspector of flour, $100; iuspector of salted provisions, $25; secretary of the board of aldermen, $300; secretary of the board of common couneii, $300; messen- ger of the two boards, $100; messenger of the mayor and register ’s office, $400; commissioner of the frst and second wards, $800, commis- sioner third and fourth wards, $800; commis- ; sioner fifth and sixth wards, $800; commis- sioner seventh ward, $600; intendant of the ] : asylum, $500; physician of the asylum, $600; J commissioners of the asylum, $150 each; sec- retary of the commissioners of the asylum, $225; chief of police, $1,000; fifteen police constables, $600 each; police constable at the railroad depot, $360; police magistrates of the first, second, third, fifth, sixth, and sev- enth wards, $300 each; police magistrate of the fourth ward, $500; clerk of centre market, $600; assistant clerk of centre market, $300; clerks of the eastern, western, and northern markets, $266.66 each; asseesors, $100 each; Commissioner eastern section of canal, $300; Commissioner western section of canal, $800; for defraying the expenses of the next general election, $210; for defraying the expenses of the asylum and workhouse, $5,000; for the Support of the indigent lunatics, $192; for the burial of out-door poor, $200; for cleaning centre warket and ground,s $800; for white- washing and cleaning the eastern western and northernmarket houses and grounds, $100 each ; for pitliching the } and advertise- pope <> corporation. for two copies of the daily papers in which they are pub- lished, $240; for defraying the cara ae tingent expenses of the orporation, $1,500; for defraying the expenses of printing. $2,000; for defraying the current contingent expenses = ana, 7s mee, $175; do Common il, $175; for contingent expenses of the City Hall, $100; for the extirpation of thistles, $105; for the hire of seven bulls to run at large on the commons of the city, $140; for lighting the City Hall with gas £150; for lighting eight street lamps with gas, $205 44; for compensation to seven Ward physicians, $200 each; for medicines furnished to paupers by the Ward apothecaries, $700; to Pay the contingent expenses of the Columbia, Union, Anacostia, Franklin, Perseverance, Northern Liberty fre companies, and Metropolitan and American Hook and Ladder companies, $100 each : for contingent expenses of the auxilia- ry guard, $400; Commissioner of Health, $1,500; with the proviso that no part of the money appropriated in the bill shall be ex- — for any other purposes than those spe- cified. An additional seetion that no part of the above appropriation providing fur the yment of salaries to officers of this Orporation shall = for any services rendered after the parties shall have been rejected by the Board of Aldermen was debated for some time ; and then, om motion of Mr. Busey, the bill was laid upon the table and made the Special order for V hal ees $ A bill appropriati: 101 for building a house forthe ‘marion Hook and Ladies eos pany was referred to fire department com- mittee. An appropriation was made to purchase a chain and grappling book for the Metropolitan Hook and Eadder nana, A bill making appropriations for casual re- ! it, esvecially those engaged in the coal trade, irs of streets and alleys was referred to nance committee. The chair read a veto from the Mayor, of the act in relation to the employment of su assistant teachers of the public schools, on the ground that the third section was too indefinite as to the number of assistants to be enpheyes. The question being taken on the bill a two- thirds vote was not obtained, and it was lost. The communication of the Mayor was re- ferred to school committee. And then the Board adjourned. Crimman soelgupeieee wane an me GEE.—At twenty mi anil terday, the ay erated truss Georgetown, (where it had gone in ch: of bailiffs to ex- amine the locality i thé homicide,) and the idence was resumed. °v Robert Ould was recalled, and the defence proposed to question the witness as te the characters of Hillary Hutchins and the de- ceased. To this the prosecution objected, and the point having been argued at length by Messrs. Bradley and Jones for defence, and by Messrs. Key and Carrington for Govern- ment, the Court ruled the evidence inadmissi- ble. Mr. Harvey, the sick juror, being unable to continue in the box longer, the Court ad- journed until this morning. TO-DAY. The M case was continued this morn- ing, and the evidence for defence was con- cluded. Some rebutting testimony was adduced by the United States, and the evidence was erie! = closed at ten minutes past eleven o'clock. The defence proposed to submit the case without argument. The counsel for Government presented in- structions, which they asked should be given to the jury. The defence objected, on the ground that the instructions were abstract, and were not law a Mr Carrington, for the United States, was replying as our report closed. A Very Desiranie Musicat Acquisition By reference to the advertisement in another column of Mr. J. N Crouch, a composer really of high professional fame, it will be seen that he has been induced to establish him- self in this city as a teacher of yocal music. His gentlemanly standing and unquestionable talents cannot fail to insure his success amongst us, and we learn that his services as Primo Basso and Vocal Director in St Matthews have already been secured; an evidence of the early appreciation of his talent in our city. We are told that his rendition on Sund. morning in St. Matthews of the ‘‘Pro Peccatis in Rossini’s Stabat Mater, was beautiful in the extreme. We commend hiw (from the en- comiums which have already been bestowed upon him) to our musical public, and wish him every success. A ricu Dramatic Entertainugnt.—We learn that Manager Ford, of the National Theatre, has engaged Laura Keene’s entire company for a short engagement on the Nation- al boards. This engagement, of course, is at tended with great cost, but are confident our citizens have that to witness the performances of this celebrated company that the undertaking will prove a remunerative one This company, it will be remembered, was remarkably successful in New York, and the charming Laura won all hearts Wehope soon to see the National brushed up fur the coming dramatic season. No Evection or Potice MaGistRates.— In consequence of the early adjournment of the Common Council last night the election of police magistrates was not entered upon by the two Loards. The law, we believe, re- qiires the police magistrates to be elected on or about the fourth Monday in June, Goxz, why will you suffer all the ills of bed- bugs. cockroaches, moths, ants, and every other species of insects when J,yon’s Magnetic Powder will surely rid your house of all sush pestilence For sale at Shillington’s Book selling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon Building, corner Four-and-a-half streat and Penn’a aveaue. v. PF. Josticw Stevens informs us that he was accidently detained from the city ashort time during the past week. The business of his lice district (the Second) proceeds as usual. When not detained by cireumstances beyond his control he is regularly at his office. Onty 12} 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. is Vicious Doas.—Last night a young man was attacked and bitten by a fierce dog at the corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue. The law requires dogs to be confined or muzzled. Fitumore axp Dongson Great Song Book, only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adamson’s, Sey- enth street, opposite to the Post Office. * Fiout.—Yesterday a fight occurred in the Capitol grounds between two men named Bar- ton and Bastied They were held to bail. 4 COMMUNICATED. Maaistrate’s Fees —Mr. Editor: The love of truth and fair play impels me to soli- cit the favor of you to publish the following. The grand jury at their late session made certain presentments in relation to the fees of magistrates in criminal proceedings, and re- ferred the matter to committee of Congress on the judiciary, in which that august body have made some palpable errors: Ist They say “that it is admitted by all the magistrates that the law gives but 124 cents for summons for witnesses ’’ Those magistrates who admit that must be second Daniels The act of Congress in relation to fees in criminal pro- inge, alfows the same fees as in civil cases, and in civil cases the justice is allowed by law 124 cents for each separate summons, without /:mi¢ as to the number; and Lord Mansfield says “‘ that the Court has no power orclaim to review the reasons of justices of the peace upon which they found their judg- ment in matters confided fo their discretion *’ A portion of the grand jury haa no power or authority to dictate to or censure them for their official acts, unless they act corruptly ; and if any of the magistrates did act corru tly was it not in the power and the imperious duty of the grand jury to find a presentment in a different manner and have them punished in place of dictating how many witnesses they might examine before them in any case. Again, that august body say, “the magistrates all charge 25 cents for a mittimus or capias, ad satisfactendem, though the law expressly gives but 12} centa” If the gentlemen will consult the act of Congress of 1323, they may be enlightened on that subject, ao as to admit their error. Veritas et Leas. GEORGETOWN CORKESPONDENCE. GzorGetowr, August 19, 1856. Mr. James Flanagan, a very worthy gentle- man, and well known to many persons in the District, was brutally murdered on Thursday last by an individual named Sam Boyers. From all we can gather from our informant, (@ gentleman from the spot,) the murderer had become soured against Mr. Flgnagan in con- sequence of the latter having discharged him from his limestone quarries where he had beén employed for some time. The day on which the murder was committed, Mr. Flanagan conan the wife of Boyers on his land getting wood and ordered her off. She became en- raged, and went and told her husband, who immediately pursued Mr. F and beat his brains out with a stone. Mr Flanagan was a gentleman of the very first Tespectablity— about fifty years of age, and acitizen of Jeffer- son county, Va. Boyers was arrested and lodged in jail. Our citizens generally seem considerably pleased at disposed to praise, Congress abundantly for the appropriations which they have made for Georgetown The general wish is, that the appropriations for the con- struotion of the Little Falls bridge, Post Office, aud Custom House are but s prelude to some- thing they intend to do for as hereafter An appropriation sufficient te improve our chan- nel so as to make our port easy of access to such vessels as are in the habit of trading to and the amount asked to assist in the construc: | tion of the Metropolitan Railroad, would} b of a thousand fold more importance to the real interest of Georgetown than millions spent in building eustom houses or bridges. We aro thankful, however, for small favors, and shall : wait patiently in hope of soon receiving thosa of more importance. As tho time for the resumption of the duties of the scholastic year by our various semina- ries of learning is rapidly approaching, we would advise parents and guardians who may wish to secure places where their children and wards will receive proper moral as well a3 mental instruction to look to the columns of the Star. The seminary of Mrs. Gen. Wheeler, for young ladies, has proved itself in no way inferior to the very first in thia section, while the mathematical and classical academies of | the Rev. Mr. Simpson and Mr. P. A. Bowne — unrivalled in point of usefulness and ef- ienoy We are pleased to see that Mr. W. Silence, the extra police for the northeast portion of our city, has taken to break up a most outrageous practice which has been carried on for some time on the eastern portion of West street near the paper mill bridge, viz: the riding of horse races in the street, to the great danger of the life and limbs of pedestrians. The Sabbath isthe day which has usually been selected for the sport, and the offenders are colored youths and men. Mr. Silence has the names of some of the offenders whom he caught in the act, and intends to enforce the law against them. . Rain commenced falling about 20’clock this morning and continues up to the present time. It istoo damp and gloomy for any out-door business to be done this morning. 8. De Grath’s Electric Vil—Boy taken OF¥ HIS CRUTCHES IN TWENTY MINUTES. ALExANDRta, Va., Jaly 14, 1856. Prof. De Grath—Dear Sir:—My son had hls foot badly cut sud swollen f om aticktug « nal {nto {t_ and was totally an a walk without a crutch, when, by 01 plication of your Electric Oil, he was immeiliately cured and able to walk withont hfscrutch in twenty minutes. I believe be was raved from being lame thereby. I recommend your Ol to all afflicted. Yours truly, Joun Axxo Rhenmatism, Neuralgia, and all patna cured at on great Oll. Beware ofcounterfeits. Bi Electric Oll. Sold by Chas. Stott & Johu Schwartz, Washington; and by Draggists tn every town. au L-1w i> The mest wonderfal thing now before the public, t¢ “ Prof. De Grath's Electric O11,” of Philadel- fore known has cured Paley, Rheamatism, ind Soreness of the worst kind {n so #hort simost tncreditable. Mesers, Barnes & Park, of N. ¥.,the richest Med cine house in the United States, writes that this Oli has cured Palsy, and many other ve sold about $1008 worth in a short time. f Baltimore, who hi old abort $2,000 onderful cures of eled. Many other This Oli ts magical er medicines, aud cannot body de of |. Phy- r “<Elee- tric 01,” from the only Oflics, No 39 south Kighth street, between Chestnit and Walnut, near the great Masonic Tem- Philadelphis. 4 regular Doctor in attendance. Advice Is. au 16-1 e U7Citrate ef Magn agreeable refrigerant and laxative, uow extensively used on the conti nents of Kurope and America, mauufactured dail ny Fountains, of a new and highly approved construction. A Havaun Cigars; with a full supply of fine Per- Brashes, Com! Shaving Brushes, and Totlet Hy. Just received, of direc rtation, at Drug Store, 350 Pennsylvania avenue. id Ague Cured.—Hostetter's themacives to be of great valne in d Ague. Mary of our citizens can testify to the fact that asa preventative they wtonly reme the causes of the dis unmistakable feeltogs of returning heal it unde. niably true that a large proportion of those who enjoy even @ partial reap te by the use of Quinine, continue to feel mis: erable ant depressed both by r of the medicine and the il Fever BITTERS have prow cases of Fever Presence of the malaria which Iiatent tu the system. ‘hose desirous of availing themeec! ves of a medicine by which they may enjoy perfeet immunity from Fever aud Ague would do well to try It. Sold iu Washington by FORD & BROTAER and JAWRES N. CALLAN, Agents. aug 16-10 purlizing the blood ngthi vabllogunatare to recuperate jis oxh 1g the pores of the «ki ethan one thousand panish Mixture, after e As @ wample of ite rs Messrs, Davis & Hick, of Autaugaville, Als. it cured a gentleman of the efforts of ph: due. He only rapidly, aud country. U7 Silver Ware Manufactory.—iam now manufacturing very superior articles fn the way of Sterling SILVER WARE, viz: F. , Spoons, Goblets, Caps, ke, ia section of country y of fine Watches, of t ‘omplete xagortment of rich repairtug of every desor!ption de le manner, by experienced and competent workmen, and g antied to give natisfaction. No. 836 Pa. avenue, between 9th and loth street Sign of the Large Spread Eagle, __H. 0. H6OD. tie Essence ef Turkey Khu- .—It is the oblect of the proprietors to make thie Ke- LY MEDICINE, admirably adapted h f which cannot Lee: r gence an agraaable F. for children, being with direct deu attack fo the night, to perso try for the summer, away from t at some distauce from a physician. JOUN L BROWN & SO Avente for Bai pila, F. Brown; Wa . D. GILMAN. traveling, or in the c ir own medical man, aud Sold by alt Rogers; CALLAN avd = ij” Imperiant to the Ladies!—Ur. Du PONCO'S FEMALE PILiLS.—The combination of Tugredi- outa tu the Pills aro perfectly harmless. Tiwi efficacy and merits ere based upon an oxtensive practice of over thirty 4, where the directions have been strictly fol y have never fatled to correct all Irregelarit th larly the Whites, wad remove H obstructions ari#iug from cold, exposure oF auy causes; may be used succesfully as « Preventive. ent, and get a Circular f 6 ti per box, with ful) jo retall by OHA) rOTT, Druggist, P SAMUKL B. WAITK, 629 Seventh atree be sent, aud the Pi ladies who epcloes them one dollar. N. J.—See siguature ou the box; to counterfelt tt Is for- gery. jor-tf 17> What is it For—This Weod’s Hair RESTORATIVE 2—In a question asked daily by bundreda, w wer, without hesltat ir fear of contradiction, 1 ch will do all it promises for ite growth —tIt w: ral color. It fa Dye, but » speedy aud efficacious Restorative. Trial bottles $1; plute $2; quarte $3. Kead the advertisvementon the ourth page. wp lof UP There are bi Dyse t few remedies which cure Diarrhea and Lecking the disease at perfectly healthy and regular Ogtensburg, N.Y. For sale leaving the system aud Prepared by H. 8. Hump! by CHAS. STOTT, Wastin, - 4@ Heofland’s German Bitters.—Certi- ficate of Ralph Lute, Kuq., Kditor “ $ptrit of Times,* Iron- tou, Ohio. 1 Dr. O. M. Jackson—Dear Sir:—The Bitte Krest de- mand here. fn addition to the quantity by Moxley & Barber, your agenta, the two other stores sell more of them than any other mediciue. I flud they are mach eged by con- valosoeut fever patients to rebuild thelr broken conatitntions, during the last eumme=r, tn my own family, four ‘They were recominended to me firet by s nel atatime when my system was much debilitated effects of a severe Bilious Fever. They gave me an and rostored # tone and vigor to my whole system. of t ence of the good effects of the Bitters, since which time they havi large sale, and have now become the standard medictue in this viciuity Te conclusion, I would say that I feel great pleasure In siving you thie testimouy of the valne and success of your om Rospectfally yours, Kaur Lore, Je 7-Smr [SSS MARRIED, in Columbus, Ga., on the 14th instant, b’ the Dr. Hawks, Lieut GEO. G. GARNER, U.S. Army, to LIZZIE, daughter of Col. William L. Flynn, Assumption Parish, La. (N. O. papers copy) DIED, On the 18th instant, JAMFS, aged 10 months. and 27 days, youngest son of James and Joseph: eo A e funeral will take place from hii x residence, Sth street, joi soy 1 and i, pars (‘Tueeday) at 5 o'clock p. m. * EWIS MARTIN. On the 19ib instant, His friends and acquaintances ure invited to at- tend his fuaeral Wednesday, at 3 o’clock, from bis son’s residence, Franklin House, corner of Sth and D streets. * On the 18th instant, MARY ANN ELIZA- BETH GRIFFIN, the eldest daughter of Win. J.and Mary A Grifiin, in the Sth year of Ler age. Funeral will take place at the residea e No 9S ‘T'wenty-seventh street, between G and H, at3% P m, on the 20th instant. kTON, October 80, 1854. bottles In one September numbers of my paper [ related my experl- SENSIBLE TALK, A GENTLEMAN PASSING ONE OF OUR elegant private houses, accidentally heard the following sensible talk between two ladies, who were standing inthe door. One cf them, it is thought, was from thecountry. Shea; to be looking over along memorandum, ‘The other was heard to say: ‘“‘if you buy any Albata Forks or Spoons, or Cutlery, go to FRANCIS on Sev- enth street ; what you buy of bim Youcan depend upon. He has every useful house! ping art cle. and his prices are certainly modorate.’? ‘au 18- ————$—<—<——$ <<< —_ Peon mchser Sr . prime Porto Rico Su, WwW do vr do Mlames Just received and for wale b BARBOUR SEMMES, au 18-3t 65 La av bet 6th and 7th sts AUCTION SALE: By JAS. Cc. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer. IRAME HOUSE AND LOT a’ F On MONDAY AFTERNOON, Annet at 6 o'clock, on the Premises, I shall sell part of Lot No. 1, in Square No. 477. fronting 21 feet on street, between Fifth and Sixth streets west, eat back 100 feet, with the improve- — ing of a two-story frame dwelling Ouse Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in six and 18th twelve months, with interest, secured of trust on the premises. saa re au 14-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. The abeve sale is pestpened until MONDAY AFTERNOU. ust hour and place. ape es au 19 eo&ds J. C. Mc@UIRE, Auct. SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS FROM WASHINGTON. (TRAVELLERS FROM WASHINGTON for the Western Cities are advised that the Baltimore and Uhio Railroad Company has made careful provision to ticket them and to check their baggage directly through from Washington city to ail the leading cities in the West, the North- west, and the Southwest. Members of Congress and others, at the adjourn- ment, will find it pecullarly to their advant+ge to avail themselves of the recently extended facili- mee — iets - the only rovte that can or 'm thro} tickets and bagg checks in Weshington. - = The trains start daily from Washington Station at6a.m., aud make Promptand direct connexion at Washington Junction (‘ Relay House’’) for Benwood and Wheeling, connecting at Benwood direct with Central Ohio railroad trains for Zanes- ville, Newark, Columbus, Xenia, Dayton, Cin cinnati, Louisville. Indianapolis, Chicago, Terre Haute, Vincennes, Alton, St. Louis, Springfield, Quincy, Burlington,jGa‘ena, Rock Isiand, Du- pease, Cairo, Memphis, Natchez, Vicksbarg, and New Orleans. Passengers peat to view the entire road by daylight inay leave Vashington at6a m. Te reaching Cumberland at 4g p. m., lie on there until 5.15 next morning, when they resume the trip by accommodation train, leaving there at that time for Wheeling, where it arrives at 4 P- m. By the 4.30 p. m. train from Wasbiagton they may reach Benwood at 9% a m. next day, or in seventeen hours from Washington By this connexion they reach Cincinnati! same night, or in 26% hours running time between Washington and Cincinnati. Careful management, comfort of ngers, perfect safety are cardinal objects upon this reute, and travellers may rely upon them in securing its advantages. For pores Pertcalers tickets, &c , inquire of THOUS H PARSONS, Agent, Washington Sta- tion, WILLIAM 8. WOODSIDE, Tvansportation, Baltimore. A PRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY for the instruction of young ladies will be open ee seepia| Ist, byalady of years experience in teaching, and having resided some years on the Island, solicits the patronage of her former friends and others who desire the success of a high class school in that part of the city. The system of instruction will comprise all the branches taught in first class academfes, and the manners and morals of pupils will recetve strict attention. A paratory school for chi!dren will beattached to the Academy, and the rudiments of French will be taught gratis Competent masters will be en- gaged for Languages, Music, Painting, Drawing, &c. Keferences and terms made known by aa- dressing ‘‘ ACADEMY,”’ Star Cffice. au 12 WATCHES '!—WATCHES:!! WE HAVE MADE A LARG addition to our stock of FINE aster of au 7-2w ISLAND ACADEMY. LONDON and GENEVA WATCHES, for Ladies and Gen- tlemen, which we will sell at a very smal! ad- vance, with guarantee. H. SEMKEN., Jeweler, 330 Pa, avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. Chronometer, Dupier, Lever, Lepine Watches, mut in perfe st order, and warranted to give satis- Fiction (intel) au 13-6t THE ADJOURNMENT OF CUNGRESS, EMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTH- ers leaving the city havethe opportunity now of procuring presents for their friends and articles for their own use at very low prices, as we are closing out our entire stock of Fancy Goods to discontinue the bnsiness. We have a large assortment of Fancy Desks, Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Cabs, Statuettes, Canes, Porte Monnaies, Card Cases, Jet Urna- ment~, Fine Fans, &c. A large assortment of superior Plated Ware. Our stock of Toilet Articles, Soaps, Extracts, Colognes, Bay Kum, &c , comprises the laryest assortment ia the cys and no article but of the best of its kind T. GALLIGAN &CO., 370 Pa. avenue, under au 12-10t Browns’ Hotel. TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHERS. * WILL CONTINUE TO SELL OUT MY stock of fine SEGARS acd TO- m BACCO at prime cost. Being desi tous of changing my business this! will be a fine chance to lay in a good stock cf Se- gars acd Tobacco at cost. Call and try fer your- selves. ood Will, Stock and Fixtures for sale. H.C PURDY, au l3-lw Pa_ avenue, near 3d street. PECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES— \ of every description, to sult every Eye and Aye in great variety ca Wor sale at H.SEMKEN’S, Jeweller, 330 Pa av, bet. $ch and ith sts iJ-6t (Nat Inte.) MOONLIGHT EXCURSION, PF THE CONGREGATION AND friends of Grace Church, Is- land, Rev. A. Holmead, Rector, on TUESDAY, August19, onthe steamer GEUKGE WASHINGTON. The boat will leave the foot of Kleventh street at 4 o’ Jock p. m., touching at Alexandria at 5 o’cleck, and proceed tothe Walte House, were a coatlon and refreshments will be served up by the ladies of the congregation, leav ing the White House in time to return to the city by 12 o'clock. A Band of Music will! on board. ‘Tickets FIFTY CENTS; children half price. Tickets to be had at J. Kobinson’s Jeweiry Store, opposite Browns’ Hotel; at Farnham’s and Morrison’s Bookstores, and at the boat. au 14-4 NUATS, VEST=, AND PY. / made to order from the best ch Cloths, Doeskins, and Cassimers Sik in, and other Vestings iu the most superior manner, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices WALL & 3'sEPHENS, au 16-3t Pa. av., be: 9th and 10th streets. OST.—ON WEDNESDAY MOKNING last, between 20th street in the First Ward und M street north, a Lace Handkerchief, which is very highly prized bv the owner for being the giftof adearfnend. ‘the handkerchief h.d the owners name written on it inthecentre A lib- eral reward wil! be given, if the finder will leave itat No. 516M street north, between 9th and 10:h streets. au 16-30% WOUD 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 weighed —2,240 to the ton, from which there 1s no deviation, seemingly to reduce the price. Perrons laying In their winter fuel will find it to their advantaye to leave their orders to be sup- plied from the vessels on their arrival. Coal kept under cover. ‘ood of the best quality te on hand. 29-tr T.J.& W.M. GALT. sy REMOVAL: HE RY POLKINGHORN takes this method of informing his friends and the public that he has removed his PRINTING OF FICE tothe new building on D street, between 6th and 7th streets east. adjoining his former estabiishment. Having added a steam-engine to his facilities for executing every description of JOB PRINTING he Isenable to £11 orders with promptitude and dispatch. au 18-6t CARD.—THE ATTENTION OF THE public is respectfully invited to the extensive sale of excellent Furniture, which will take place on ‘TUESDAY, the 19th instant, at the residence of a lady declining housekeeping, on Missouri avenue, reese and 4 streets. The Furnj- ture Is newly new, and the sale will be weil worthy of their attention. A. GREEN, Auct. an 18-2t HOUSE AND SIGN PAINNING AND INING,. T. PARKER WOULD RESPECTFULLY ¢ inform his fiends and the public, that he has opened a branch shop at No 53 Louisiana avenue, ¢Varnum’s Buildings) between Sixth and Seventh streets, for House, Sign, Ornamental,and Detrempe (usually called Fresco) Painting, and Gratning Having completed his arran; ents, he feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage. {G9 Window Shades, Banners, Glass Signs, &c., &c., painted oa reavonable terms, and execu- ted in the most workmanlixe manner. au 16-6¢ Fos SALE.—A PORTABLE STEAM EN3 GINE, three horse power. locomotive boller. It has been in use at this office, and is offered for Sale because itis replaced with anjengine of much reater power. It will be found extremely serg Ticeabie® and will be sold low for cash. je 24-tf ay \TALOONS, city. ble, is for rent the Auctioneer. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anctioneer. WO VALUABLE BUILDINGS AT the cerner ef north F a TUESDAY AFTERNOON, August 19th, at6 o’clock, on the premises, I sha]! sell Lot 21, an part of Lot 23, in Square No. 569, fronting 40 feet on north F street, at the corner of Ist street west, running back 160 feet to a 20-feet paved alley, e two good building lots of 20 feet front each. These lots are handsomely altuated 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 trast on the prem’ . Title indisputable. au id 2t j.C. Mc6UIRE, Auct’r, By WALL, BARNARD& CO., Auctioneers HoEs=: BUGGY, AND HARNESS AT Aucti —On SATURDAY AFTER- NOON, August 16th, we will sell in front of our Auction Rooms, at5 o’clock, the fast trotting and pacing Horse Burgundy, seven years old, warran- ted perfectly sound, and gentle and superior sad- dle horse, and can go inside three minutes, with one of Flagier’s best made Trotting B ‘les, 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 notes satisfactorily endosed, interest. WALL, BARNA &£co au 12-ts Auctioneers. {D> Tre above sale Is unavoidably p: ned until TUESDAY AFTERNOON, 9h, same hour and place WALL, BARNARD & CO., au 16-4 Auctioneers. By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers BB K COTTAGE ON CAPITOL HILL —On TUESDAY t N, August 19th, at 6 o’clock, we will sell im front of the | eeemcey Lots No. 4 and 5 in square No. 1052, ting 36 feet on the corner of F and Tennessee avenue east, north side, improved with a neat two-story Brick Cottage, co taining 4 rooms and basement. The locstion Is good and in a fast improving part of the city. Sale positive, as the owner is about leaving the ‘Terms at the sale. WALL, BARNARD & CO., au 14-4 Auctioneer. By JAS C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer. E* ELLENT FUKNITURK & HOUSE- 4 keeping Effects at Auction —On WED- NESDAY MORNING, Avgust 20th, at 19 o’clk, at the residence of Mrs. Redwood, No. 365 C st , near 43, I shall sell all her furniture and house- keeping eff.cts, comprising— Mahogany case Piano Forte, by Parkhurst Do hair spring Sofas Arm aod Parlor Chairs Walnut Plush and hair cloth covered Arm Chairs Marble top Centre and Pier Tables —— covered walnut Etagere, Fancy Ta- jes Fancy Reception Chairs Vases, Ornaments Suite of four Damask and Lace Curtains, with se ae fixtures Oilcloths, Matting, Brussels Stair Carpet Gilt Gas ‘Chandellers = 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 Mattre:ses Bolsters and Pillows Mahoga! “rench and Cottage Bedsteads Cane-seat Chairs, Rockers, Chintz Curtains Dining Tabies, Hranite Dinner Set China Tea Set, Glassware Silver-plated Castors, Tea Set Table Cutlery, Fire Irons, &c. Supertor Cooking Stove, Refrigerator Together w'th a generalassortment of housekeep- ing articles. Terms : $30 and under cash; over that suma ug credit of 60 and 9 days for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. P. 5 —-The House, which fs Jarge and desira- inquire on the premises or of au l3-d J.C McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—On THURKS- DAY MORNING, August 2ist, at 10 0’clock, at the residence of a gentleman declining house- keeping, on Sth street, between H and I sircets north, Fsban all the Furniture and Housekeeping Effects, viz: Mahogany hair spring-sest Sofa Do _ paricr Chairsand Rocker Marble-top Centre Table, Card Table Large mahogany frame Mirror Cleck Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Tables ‘Three ply and ingrain Carvets Bureaus, B~dsteads, and Washstands Hairand husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Comforts, Blankets, Sheets, &c, Window’Shedes and Curtains, Locking Glasses Glass and Crockery Ware, Castors Stoves and Kitchen Uiensi!s, &e Terms : $30 and under, cash ; over that sum a credit of 30 and 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. J.C McGUIRE, eulsd « Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ALUABLE IMPROVED PROP! at the corner of 4 streetand Nia’ —On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Aug. 2Ist, at 6 o'clock, on the premises, [I shall set) Lots Nos. 23, 31, and 25, situated at the corner of 4% strect and Maine aveune, with the improve- ments, Consisting of a large two story brick Id) ) by 60, the whole subject to a ground of S250 pec annum for ten years from March, 51, with the privilege of purchasing at $3,000 Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in six nine, and twelve months, with interest, see by a deed of t on the property. : ve J.C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. FOR HARPER’S FERRY, Via Caesapeoke 5 pleted Ohio Cana THROUGH IN TWELVE PSE NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET- BOAT ARGO, Capt. Cuas. H. Meritt, will commence making Kegular Trips between GEORGETOWN and the above Point, on Mon- day, March 27th, (553. ‘The Boatwill leave the wuarf of W.H & H. Ritter. Georgetown, D.C _, every Monday, Wed nesday, and Friday morning, at G o’clock. Returning, she will leave Harper’s Ferry every Tuesday, ‘Chur: ay and Saturday morning, at o’clock. Through Tickets, $2.25, To Leesburg $1 62%, wncluding the Stage from ‘dwards? Ferry Families intending to visit the Virginia Springs the coming season will find this by far the most safe, pleasant, and cheapest route to Berkeley Capon, Shanondale, White Sulphur and Warren eals served on board at moderate rates. A coach will always be in readiness in George- town to convey passengers to and from the Boat. Forfurther particulars inquire at the store of W.H. & H. G. KITTER, Georgetown, and JOHN V. AVIS, Jr., Harper’s Ferry, Va. mar 18—tf TO THE PUBLIC, OHN P. DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE well known Coach Factory, on 6th street, between Louisiana avenue and GRY C street, long conducted by Mr. Jobn’ M. Young, is now prepared to manufacture and repair all descriptions of COACHES, BUGGIES, WAGUNS, &c., onthe most reasonable terms, in the very best manner, and at the shortest no- tice. He respectfully invites his fellow-citizens to give him a trial. au 12-lm PURE SILVERWARE. EW STYLES OF SILVER PITCHERS, Goblets, Cups, Creams, Forks and mage ect.,ect., of ourown manufacture 3 A choice variety of Fancy Silver Ar ticles, suitable for haamweres eee for at the lowest possible prices a! —— Pou. SEMEEN, Jeweller, 330 Penn. avenue, bet. 9th and 19th sts. N. B.—Silver Testimonials of any kind made toorderatshortno:ice. (Intel) ag 13 6t_ TO HOUSEKEEPERS. he ERSONS WISHING TO PURCHASE superior Table or Pocket Cutlery, heavy Sil- ver Plated or Albata Ware, fine Japanned Tea Trays or ‘Collet Sets, an excellent Clock, Tea or Coffee Uin, Enamelled Kettle, Saucepan, Fur- nace, or any of the hundred and one little etceteras ne2ded by every housekeeper, will do well to cail on FRANCIS, just above Odd Fel'ows’ Hail, on Seventh street. He has good articles, and his prices are low. jy 28-tt MEDICAL CARD, D*. H. PERABEAU, GERMAN HOMEO- ithic physician, has the honor to offer his ae bere to the inhabitants of Washington and Uttice and Residence on I street, No. 198, be- tween 20th and 2ist streets. i i A ped eign ne =, — e Doctor pares himself with the greatest! care, for Poveraud Ague, for Bilous and Bowel complaints, &c., &c. m 16-3m ORNAMENTS OF HAIR. AIR BRACELETS, NECKLACES, CROS ses, Pins, Ka 5 ains, Charms ‘made to order after any design, ‘at short notice. i" Persons nm their own hair being re eae KEN, Jeweller, au T}-6t 3 Pa. avenue, (inte!) TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PREgs. SY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Important from Kansas —More Fighting. 7 = Louis, August 18th.—7' j Ponder Ruffian’ of the 13th says: On Mon “ay night two hundred Free Soilers attacked the town of Franklin, containing only twenty pre slaveryites The fight lasted for hours Six Free Soilers four Pro-Slavery men were killed. The Post Office w. robbed and assailants retreated, carrying fy wounded. The ernment troops occupied the town next Lane’s men had arrived at Topeka. Baltimore Markets. Battmwore, Aug. 19.—Flour has dcclined 12ta250; sales at $6a$612i Wheat is un changed; good to prime red $1 30a$1 37e; good to prime white $1 408$145. Corn—sales of white at 58e, and yellow at 58260 cents. New York Markets. New Yor«, Aug. 19 —Flour is firm; sales of 5.500 bbls.;good State $6; su Ohio $6.40: standard Southern $7.10. el Wh buoyant ; sales of 25,000 bushels ; = ‘etree 2 white $1 58; orn has advanced; sales of 30,000 bushels; Sout ite 70a7 — } yellow ae eo ork is steady—sales of 45 barrels; packed mess $10 iéa8i. Lara ie eae ‘aha of arrele at 13ic. Whi ; : sales of 206 barrels; Ohio S4te? ns Seetined Grand & Attractive Excursion. HESPLENDID STEAMER BALTIMORE, make Capt 8. Reynolds, will sate tatesDay Meno a sion,on 0 Ist of A vi her wharf at 6¥ o'clock a. m » and pending aout the grand Potomac fifty-five miles in full view of F ort Washington, Mount Vernon, and affording —— ers a full view cf the scenery of this most utiful stream; arriving at Aquila Creek at 9% a.m _, where the comp+ny can enjoy themselves in fishing, shooting, and dancing until 12 o'clock at night The boat. meantime, will return to Washington, acd makea second trip, leaving her wharf at 7% P. m., for the Moonlight Excursion to Aquia C-eek, arriving there in time to take will uke ber depanre for heme Sateen e ber de; ure for home Hight, and arrive about daybreak the next senha i, hing At this delightful place there is the finest and yoo: ortolan and white perch being in “feelin gearog an te te sked where ose who wish to dance can themselves to the fullest eee = A tine band of Cotillion Music will be in atten - dance, and a fine djnner will be served up by Co. Lewellen, the proprietor of the int agg for ‘he round trip, ONE DOLLAR; meals er - For further particulars apply to the Captain on beard or GEORGE MATTING v, au IS 3t [Union&Intel2t) Superintendent. $5 REWARD.—STRAYED, A LARGE ” black Newfoundland Dog, with white around the neck, and answering to the name of Neptune. The abov reward will be given for any information left at this office LEATHER! TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORM- ing the public that I have just received anoth- er lot of French Calfskin, Morocco, and Patent Calfskin, from New York and Philadelphia. Also, Oak and Red Sole Leather, which I om determined to sell cheaper than ever. I invite the public to cali and examine for themselves JOBN C SHAFER, au 16 3t* Pa av. bet 13th and 13% sts. THE LAKES: FANCY BAZAAR! SA Penasyle: avenue. OLD, SILVER, PEARL, IVORY, PARI- an Marble, Tortoise Shell, Papier Mache, Rosewood, Leather, Morocco, China, Biscuit, Porcelain, Alabaster, Bohemian Glass, waver 3 Stee! Berlin Iron, and every kind of Fancy € is may be had at THE LAKES. They have also— The most choice American, French and German Pe.fomery and Cosmetics English Cutlery, Mathematical Instruments Drawing Materials and Stationery, and Combs and Brushes of every di ption. Would you make a present, adorn your ls orembeilish your home? Consult ecenomy and taste, and call at au 6-tf THE LAKEs. TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESSARD 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 Jewelry of the latest styles. pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Goblets, Sliver Forks, Spoons, &c. A extra plated Tea Sets, Waiters, Cake Baskets, Castors, Albata Forks and Spoons, Eng lish and American Table Cutlery, &c. Persons in search of useful presents will find our siock to comprise an endiess variety. All goods warranted as represented and at th: lowest rates. M.W.GALT& BRO., Jewellers, 321 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. 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 sre now ready to furnish the most fashionable and appropriate Music of the day for Pic-) Excursions, Balis, and Parades on the most reasonab!e terms, at the shortest no- tice, by leaving orders at Mr. HILBUS’S Music Depot, on Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Lith street, or at Mr. ITHERS’ revidence No. 545 Sixth street, corner of G, south side, near the @ar- rison. All orders prompt'y attended to. jy 23-1m* ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Joh CAULFIELD, PROM DUBLIN, IRE e land, having made Washington bis rest- dence, willepen bis Musical Academy on the tirst Monday of September, at Carusi’s Saloen, in tbe north room. eutramce on 11th street, where be iatends teaching In Classes the various branches au 16-6t of Music by the ceicbrated systern of ) now im general use in the London Academ! The classes will be as follows, namely: Piano Forte Classes, Singing Classes,and Classes for study of the Science and Theory of Music. Terms in advance, for each pupil in class #5 per quarter, of twenty lessons, Private lessons in cither of the above branches, L:s*ons of one hour each twice a week, S40 per quarter; balf «en hour, €20 perquarter Lessons on the Organ to these alreedy advence in music, $50 per quarter J.P. CAULFIELD will alsoattend in George- town two a the week Please appiy at the Music Store of Geerge Hi1l- bus, or at tee Piano Store of Jobn F. £)tis au M-eow* "PRINTING PAPER. SUITABLE FOR NEWSPAPER AND WS Speech po » for sale, apd ep Also, Cap, d Letter, Envelope, an er paners. APs Note, Neer, On a FS BAY LY, Pa. ave., bet. 11tu and 12th sts. WOOD AND CUAL. FE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL Wi who may favor us with their patronage with the best article cf fuel at the following prices: Vak Wood. Pine do. - Hickorydo . ween 700 Stove and White Ash Egg Coal. Red Ash.. au 14-eoit Transition } . Cumberland Lump. {[7~ Persons laying in do well! by giving us a call, All orders left at P. J. Steers’ store, No. 458 7th street, between D and E streets, or at our office, will be promptly filled 2,240 lbs. given to ton 7 —— w poh ane hed Office and Yard corner of streets, au 5-1 First Ward. PAUL STEVENS, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and Fo- lice Magistrate 2d #istrict. KUMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL P business requiring the services of M or No , Acknowledgment of ~ taking itions, Afidavits, &c., either at the efice ox! s residence, atall times. ‘Odice on 11th street, east side, a few doors north of Pa avenue. Opes from 78. m. to 10 at night. au 3-2w CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Fine Watehes, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. Selling at a very liberal reductton from eus- No, 220 Pa, sven heared oi and, 72h, sects, P TicaL FLAGS, von THEJUVEN- ——oO for #2 vy LAMMOND.