Evening Star Newspaper, August 22, 1856, Page 3

ING STAR. " LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, az Act to Amgyp THE CHARTER OF Piste passed by Congress at a session, provides in section one, that the Cor- ration of Georgetown shall have full power, 4 roa are required to lay and impose the pres- ent year, and annaally thereafter, a school upon every free white male citizen, of the twenty-one years and upwards, of one per annum ; said tax to be levied and elected under such ee the said @erporation may prescribe. jon two provides that every free white waste csmean = the United States who shall attained the age of twenty-one years, and shall have resided within the corporate limita of Georgetown one year immediately receding the day of election, and ehall have eon returned on the books of the co: ion during the year ending on the thirty-first day of December next preceding the day of elec- tion as subject to a school tax for that — except persons mon co: Ss mentts, vagran' panpeces sad cues aha shall have been convieted of any infamous crime,) and who shall have the school taxes due from bim, shall be entitled to vote for mayor, mem- bers of the board of aldermen and board of common council, and for every officer author- ized to be elected at any election under the ' ets of said corporation: Provided, That if, during the year ending on the thirty-first day of December next preceding the day of the first election after the passage of this act, no persons shall have been returned on the books of the said ion as subject to a school tax, then all persons who shall have been re- turned on the books of the said corporation as subject to a school tax before the day of the said first election, and who shall in all other respects be i under this act to vote, ana who shall have paid the said school tax, shall be entitled to vote at the said first elec- tion after the passage of this act; and if any person shall buy or sell a vote, or shall vote more than once at any corporation election. held in pursuance of law, or shall give or re- ceive any consideration therefor in money, goods, or any other thing of value, or shall romise any valuable consideration, or vote in consideration of such promise, he shall be disqualified forever thereafter from voting or holding any office under said corporation; and on complaint thereof to the attorney of the United States for the District of Columbia it . shall be the duty of said attorney te proceed r egainst said offender or offenders by indict- ment and trial, as in other crimine! cases; and if found guilty it shall be the duty of the court to sentence him to pay a fine of not less than ten dollars and to imprisonment not more than two months nor less than ten days. Section three makes it the duty of the clerk ’ of said corporation, on the presentation of the corporation tax collector's receipt showing that the applicant has paid his echool-tax for that year, to enter the name of such school-tax yer on the books of said corporation, and to ‘urnish the judges of elections to be held under the laws of said corporation at each precinct, before or on the morning of any election, be- fore the hour for opening the polls, with a list of the names of all persons who shall have paid their school taxes for that year Section four provides that the school-tax which shall be levied and collected under this act shall constitute a fund, or be added to any other fund now or hereafter to be constituted by uny act of said corporation, for the eatab- lishment and sapport of common schools, and for no other purpose, under such regulations as the corporation may prescribe. Section five makes it the duty of said corpo- ration to provide or establish at least two election precincts within the limits of the cor- poration of Georgetown, and to appoint not Jess than three judges of election for each pre- cinet, and to adopt such other regulations as may be necessary to give full force and effect to this section - Section six repeals all conflicting acts. 7 A Sceng ar THe Jatt.—On Wednesday | two women went to the county jail to visit their ~ busbands who are prisoners therein, and while engaged in conversation with their liege lords in the guard room, a third female entered and asked to seo the husband of wife No. claimed to be mistress of said husband. Mar- ried woman No. 2 riz up instanter upon the receipt of this information, and falling upon the indiscreet cyprian, proceeded to belabor ber with horsewhip, finger nails and a stout pair of No. 8 brogans; married woman N». 1, encouraging her meantime, and volunteering assistance if needful. The delinquent hus- band, who doubtless felt that ‘he could be happy with either, were ‘tother - charmer away,’’ declared that the guard room was too hot for him, and be; the officers to take him back to his cell ‘he guards, of course, interfered to separate the women, but such was the yey 2 and sustained power of the onset that the fair usurper of marital rights was badly thrashed before she was relieved from the clutches of the injured wife. os Tag Weatzer.—We are indebted to “B.,” of Georgetown, fur the following notes of the range of the thermometer, &c., from Friday, | noon, August 15, to thia mares, © Morning. Noon. Night. Friday... a 73? rc Saturda: 64° 78 74 i 73 64 76 70 6d 66 72 66 73 68 Average height of the thermometer in the oe from 16th to 22d August, inclusive, OL". Note.—To-day, (22d,) between 3 and 4 p. 1., last quarter of the moon. Tus Excursion to ue Rereatep —We are glad to learn that the parties who got up the late excursion to Old Point, Portsmouth, Nor- fulk, &e , on thesteamer Powhatan, and which aoe such general satisfaction, have arranged or @ repetition of it, and that our pleasure seekers will have another Sy apres! of view- ing the Ch ake bay by daylight. Fri- day, the 29th instant, is the day selected for the excursion, and we have no doubt that it wil! be well patronized, as there has been con- siderable demand by our citizens for such an- other trip. See the advertisement in another column. Norsaxce.—Mr, Editer: We beg leave to call, through your paper, the attention of the authorities to @ nuisance in the shape of twen- ty-five or thirty half-grown boys and rowdies who ey = on the corner of Four- and-a-half and F streets south, who not only obstruct the pavement and impede passers-by, their obscene, vulgar, and pro- uage, are @ great nuisance to the but also, by fane la business houses in the vicinity. By publish- ing this you will much ine 'y Cirizens. Vagraxts.—Recently a large importation of professional beggars has reached this city. Some of them are old and infirm, and others “re young and able bodied, but assuming va rious disguises of distress and decrepitude, but all of them ara bound to become a fature tax to the city upon the first hard frost, unless Measures can be taken seasonably to ensure their return to the quarters from whence they come. Tux Excursion of the Odd Fellows of Cen- tral Lodge, on y next, to the White House Pavilion, promises to bea fine affair; these “ mystic tie” folks being noted for the excellence of their arrangements for the com- fort and pleasare of all w ould while away @ clort season with them Therefore, if you would enjoy a fine time, reader, be on board at the appointed time. Munpzx '—The argument of Wm. P. Pres- ton, Esq., on the indictment of Hon P. T. Herbert, member of Congress from California, charging him with the murder of Thomas Keating, is now ag and may be had at Shillington’s. Price 124 cents. * Parry Larcexies.—Our citizens residing near the boundary of the city, have been troubles recently by rogues, who. rob their gardens, poultry houses, &c. The arrest and punishment of the entire gang is desirable, Tax Micuarr HoLioman mentioned in the Watch returns of yesterday, is ot, Michael Hollorap. stone-cutter Coxe, why will you suffer all the ills of bed- bugs, cockroaches, moths, ants, and other of insects when Lyon’s Powder will surely rid your house of pestilence. For sale at Shillington’s ‘Book selling and Stationery Establishment, Odeon Building, corner Four-and-a-half street and Penn’a aveuue. TF. Quatrriep Junoms.—At one of our magis- trate’s offices yesterday, the day was consumed in an ineffectual attempt to get a jury ; one of the parties to the case to be tried insisting on the property qualification requiring jurors to be worth $800, to be enforced. OnzY 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 cnveloier 20 cents a hundred. § Hovuinasweap di of the fol- idsion ae yesterday : Jno. Miller, two cases of assault and battery; security for court. Catharine Doody, assault ; security for peace. We Learx that the ladies of the Northern Liberties have made a very acceptable and useful present of books and stationery to the Young Men’s Friendship Club. Avaru —The alarm of ays about 11 ron last night was started near Georgetown. e fire pies ran as fares the First Ward and returned to their quarters. Fruuwore anv Donetson Great Song Book, only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adamson’s, Sev- enth street, opposite to the Post Office. * Warca Returns.—The central guard house was closed at an early hour this morning, there being no cases for trial. PERSONAL. +++ Senator Bigler and J. B. Guthrie, Esq., of Pa., are at Willard’s. ++ee Firat Lieut. John Parker was detached from the U.S. ship Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, his term having expired. «+e» Thos. Jefferson Stuart, brother of Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, died in Staunton, Va., on Thursday last. +++» Paul Rust, a lieutenant under General Harrison in the Indian war, died at Cincin- pati on Tuesday. ++++ Mr. Du Bois, the Dutch Minister to the United States, sailed from New York on Wed- nesday, in the Asia, for Liverpool. ++++ Dr. H. Stone of New Orleans, well known for the aid he rendered the citizens of Norfolk during their terrible sickness last year, is at Willard’s. ++++ Robert @. Scott, Esq , late Consul at Rio de Janeiro, arrived in Kichmond on Mon- day evening. tis his purpose to reside there eae, and resume the practice of the aw. ++++CharlesC Tucker, of Washington, late secretary of Washington National Monument, was lately robbed of upwards of $300, while asleep on board a steamboat, on his way to St Pauls, Minnesota. Fortunately, he had sme drafts in his ion which esea) the thief. His gold watch was left behind, a POLITICAL ITEMS. Hon. John Leteher and John A. Seddon, Esq., will address the Democracy at W arren- ton on Monday next—court day. At the Repeblionn. convention at Exeter, Me., on the 19th inst.; Hon Israel Washburn, jr-, was_unanimously nominated for re-elec- tion te Congress. The Toliand County Gazette, published at Rockville, Conn., repudiates Fremont and the Republicans, and comes out for Buchanan and Breckioridge. Bragg’s (Dem.) majority for Governor, in all the counties of North Carolina but four, is 13,000, being a gain of 11,000! Clingman’s district gives the Democrats 5,000 of ‘this im- mense gain. The fusion majority on the State ticket in Towa is about 3,500. “The ticket contains the names of two Fillmore and two Fremont men. There are to be Fillmore sad Fremont e!ec- toral tickets there unless the Fremonters de- cline te run one. ‘The Organ contradicts the report that French 5. Evans and L. F. Tasistro have come out for Fremont. The Organ says furthor sthat its editor, and not Mr Evans, was the author of the Philadelphia platform upon which Fill- more was nominated. Col. J. L. D. Morrison has been nominated by the Democrats of the Eighth Congressional district, [lL, to fill the Fee rey ceased by the election of Judge Trumbull (Repub.) to the United States Senate, and Robert Smith for the next y ESE —T—T—T—_=_£{_ 7-11 you weuld be cured, speedily and saiciy, and decidedly, use the BALM ov Zawruoana, which te th safest and only sure remedy for Diarrhea, Dys Cholera, griping pain tu the bowels and children Weothing. It is sure because it has wever been known to fail taker according to directions, (which ate on each bot- i and explicit; it te safe because there is Bo opium or um used In making It, and because, too, it ts parely bie. wise tn time; don’t waft anti! you are sick, amed ints work fast and soon wear out the strength of the patient and too often result fatally when hot attended to 1u season. Iu having the Zauthorea at hand all may feel safe. In being without {t the is great. CHAS. STOTT, sole agent for Washingto au ll-2w 7" De Grath’s Electric Oil—Boy taken OFF GIS CRUTCHES IN TWENTY MINUTES. ALEKaNDALA, Va., July 14, 1856, Prof. De Grath—Dear Sir:—My #on had his foot badly cut and swollen f. sticking « pail tuto It, and was totally un. able to walk without a crutch, when, your Electric Ul), he was Without Lis crutch in twenty minutes. saved from being tame thereby. I recommend your allafiicted. Yours truly, JOuN ARNOLD, Hatter Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and all pains great Oil, Beware of counterfette. Electric Oil. ott Ives to be of great val cases of Fever aud Ague. Mary of our citizens can testify to the fart that as. preventative they are uneqasiled, and uot only removing the causes of the disease, but producing Bamistakable feelings of returuing health; while it Is unde- true that «large proportion of those who enjoy even & partial reep'te by the use of Quinine, continue to feel mi erable and depressed both by resson of the medicine aud the of the malaria which is still latent in the system. desirous of availing themselves of a medicine by which they may enjoy perfect immunity from Fever and Ague would da well to try it Sold iw Washingtow by FORD & BROTHER aud JAMES N. CALLAN, Ageate. aug 16-Lw U7" Fever and Ague—Certain Cure.—No more use for Tonic mixtures, Quinine, Fowler's Solution, Arsenic, Mercary, or any of the villainous or uauseo! hich only relieves one disease to {my iy, and which sends its enhappy victi wreeked sod broken constitution, to an ear! Try Carter's Spanish Mixtur dangerous drugs, but cures Liver, purifying the blood a: thus enabling natare to recu; opeuiug the pores of the sk all impurities aud old medic free operatio cured by Car sigually failed. iy #, which ciog and retard its ré than one thousand nish Mixture, afte; ville, A) jer ancl Ague, which all edies, could sale, every variety of kere, and a assortment of rich Gold Jewelry. Watch sapulting eterery description done in the best -, by experienced and competent workmen, and guar- to give satisfaction. No. $38 Pa. avenue, between 9th and loth streets. sy Ste srepogmactes to ~T ren, being plossant to the taste and perfectly safe, with directions, ‘whlch will be found convenient for avy sud dep attuck In the night, to persons traveling, or fu the coun: iry for the summer, away from their own medical man, and atsome frome physician. JOUN I. BROWN & BON, Boston. Seld by ali Dr Ageule for Baltimore, Coleman & Rogers; Philadelphia, F. Brown; Washiugton, JAMES N. CALLAN avd Z. D. GAL} ‘aug I¢-1w Up Citrate Magnesia, an refrigerant and laxative, uow exteasively used on the conti- nents of Kurop@and America, pests red daily. Soda and bighly epprowed construction. A rama C rep riuh «fall supply of ne Per rushes, Shaving Brushes, and Toilet Goode generally. Just rece} of direct importation, at a New Drug Store, a0 Ivenie avenue. eenble Fmpertant te t ad PONCO'S FEMALK PILLS.—The combinat} . euts in the Pills are perfectly harmless, ‘Thelr eolceck and merits are based upon an extensive of years; and, where the directions been strictly fol wed, they have Never failed to correct all Irregularities, relieve painful and difficalt Monstraation, | jcularly,) at the chauge of life. They will cure the Ite toa remove i ened pon thera wpe Prev. tive, Gall en yas eutive, “Circaler for particulars free, Iv Ww tchelor’s Hair Dye.—Gray, Bed, or Rusty dyed instantly to a Beautifnl and Nata- Tal Brows or Black, without the least injury te Hair or Skin. Firraxy Mi been awarded to Wm. EDALS AND DIPLOMAS ha since ‘against covering a bald head with a wig. |. A. BaroueLon’s Hat Drx produces a color not te be distinguished from nature, and ts wannaxreD not to injure 3 in the least, however tay be continued, Sold in all cities and towns of the United States, by Drug- sists and Pancy Goods Dealers, or The —- bas the name and address ae 4 plate x ur sides of each bottle, of WILLIA! A’BATOHBLOK, 433 Broadway, New York,” ‘For sale by CHAS, STOTT, Pennsylvania avenue. ap 7—eotm ———— (2 Ceats, Pants, and Vests, Dress Suits, Business Suits. NOAH WALKER & OO., Mansi Hatt Ciorsixe Kuro nium, Browns’ Hotel Batiding, fully announce that their annual display of SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING Ya now ready for inspection, comprising an assortment of Gantiemxx any Yourns’ CLorurxa of the newest and rich- in material, trimming, aud workmanship. To study excellence, with ress, an opportunity is now offered for selecting the most attractive stock of goods in this city, ap itt those ticles of di from on ced prices, ———$<$—$—$_ 77> What is it Fer—This Weed’s Hair RESTORATIVE ?—Is a question asked daily by hundreds. We answer, without hesitation or fear of contradiction, that it is the only article known which will do ail {t promises for fhe human hate. It will renew ite growth—it will stop ite falling—it will restore its natural color. It is not » Hal! Dye, but » speedy and efficacious Restorative. 1 bottles vertisementon thefourth $1; pints $2; quarts $8. Read the ad page. ap li a@ Heolland’s German Bitters.—Certi- ion of Ralph Lute, Eeq., Editor “ Spirit of Times,” Iren- Inowtox, October 30, 1854. Dr. 0, M, Jackson—Dear Sir:—The Bitters are in great de- mend here. In addition to the quantity sold by Moxley & Barber, yeur agents, the two other stores sell more of them than any other medicine. I flud they valeacent fever patients to rebuild thi Thave used during the last summer, 7 own family, four m bottles. They were recommended to me first by a neighbor, atatime when m: bil They gave mean te, 4 vigor to my whole system. In one of the September numbers of my paper I related my exper!- ence of the cood effects of the Bitters, since which time they have had alarge sale, and have now become the steudard medicine fn this vicinity. In conclusion, I would say that I feel great pleasure ip giving you thie testimony of the valne and success of your on. tfally youre, Raves Lore. Bee advertisement. je7-tmr tated from the DIED, On the 2ist instant, MARY VIRLINDA, onl child of Richard B and Margaret Ann Norment, aged 2 years and 24 days. DLACK ELASTIC BEL FS. Belt Clasps, Buffalo Hair Pius, Morocco Belts, Transpar- ent Soap in bars, for sale at au 21-3t LAMMOND’S. qpuieisar MAP OF WASHINGTON— Engraved in Philadelphia in 1792. For sale, a few copies eae 25 cents. au 21 FRANCK TAYLOR. DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP, Tre UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY mutually dissolved the copartnership hereto- fore existing between them. Mr. WitL1am Jounston Isalone authorized to collect the debts due the firm, and wi! pay all the abilities thereof. W. H. CLEMENTSON. W. JOHNSON. au 21-21% A CAR. l AM PREPARED TO ATTEND TO ALL orders Apron ar pe the duty of Scavenger of ee zoren Ward, if left at the following places. wit : Mr. Guigley’s, corner 13th and C sts. Mr. Tucaer’s, on 7th street. at Maryland av. Mr. Samuel Pumphrey, corner of N and 43 sts. Mr. John Kelley's, 4% street between B and Cc, Isiand. WILLIAM 8. MULLEN, an 21-6t* Seavenger HOUSE, SIGN AND OSNAMENTAL PAINTING & GLAZING. GEORGE H. VARNELL, No: 5136 LOUISIANA AVENUE, BETW. 6th and 7th streets, north side, has opened a branch Shop, for the prosecution of his business, On 7th street, between I street and Massachusetts avenue, east side, and will be happy to receive calls for work at either of his locations for doing bnsinecs. All orders for Jobbing attended to _omeey and at the shortest notice, in a workmanlike man- ner Thankful for past favors he will, by assiduity and dispatch of work, hope to merit the contrnu- ance of the orders of his friends and the public generally. au 21 2w COAL: COAL!! COAL!!! A SUEERIOR QUALITY OF RED ASH Anthracite COAL, (ege size) car; of schooner ‘ Olive,’’ soon to ariive. low from the vessel. wil be sold {7 Persons ing themselves for the win- ter would do wate wothelr orders atthe Yard, CORNER NINTH AND H STREETS. au 20-30% LL 4 yer SUBSURIBER, HAVING DETER- mined to close up his present business, re- quests all persons indebted to him by open ac- count, to come forward and settle the samme on or before the Sth day of the ensuyng month, Septem- ber. All accounts not settled on that day will be placed in the hands of 2 collector for immediate settlement. PETER O'DONOGHUE, au 20-d2w Georgetown. a reeds ean $1 REWARD.—STRAYED FROM the subseribers, on theevening ofthe 16th instant, a ROAN MARE, about 15 hands high, considered about nine years old, a light os on her hip, and tender feet. The above will be paia on her delivery to the subscri- BONTZ & COOMBS, Furniture Dealers, 379 Seventh st., between I and K. REMOVAL- HEXY. POLKINGHORN takes this metbod of rpekilhy ees 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 establishment. Having added a steam-engine to bis facilities for executing every descriptionof JOB PRINTING he isenable to fill orders with promptitude and dispatch. au 18-6t au 20-3t TO THE PUBLIC. OHN P. DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE well known Coach Factory, on 6th street, between Loulsiana avenue and QR C street, long conducted by Mr. John M. Young, is now prepared to manufacture and ropa all descriptions of COACHES, BUGGIES, AGONS, &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-I1m WOOD AND COAL DEPOT, N. W. corner Twelfth and C street, No. 517, One square south of the Avenue. HE BEST ARTICLE GUARANTEED.— All Coal carefully weighed —2,240 to the ton, from which there is no deviation, seemingly to veduce the price. Persons laying in their winter fuel will find it to their advantage to leave their orders to be sup- plied from the vessels on their arrival. Essie kept under cover. ‘ood of the best quality always on hand. Jy 29-tr T.J.& W.M. GALT. ee EE rh Ni leh rt icone MOUSE AND SIGN PAINNING AND G NING T. PARKER ULD RESPECTFULLY © inform his friends and the public, that he has opened a branch shop at No 53 Lonisiana avenue, (Varnum’s Buildings) between Sixth and Seventh streets, for House, Sign, Ormamental,and rary (usually called Fresco) Painting, and ininy Having completed his arrangements, he feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who favor him with their Datronaye {07- Window Shades, Banners, Glass Signs, &c., &c., painted on reasonable terms, and execu- ted in the most workmanlike manner. au 16-6t 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 are now ready tofurnish the Most fashionable and appropriate Music of the day for Pic-Nics, Excursions, Bal's, and Parades on the most reasonable terms, at the shortest no- tice, by leaving orders at Mr. HILBUS’S Mustc Depot, on Pennsylvania avepte, corner of 11th street, or at Mr. WITHERS? residence No. 545 Sixth street, corner of @, south side, near the Gar- tigon. P All orders promptly attended to. jy 23-1m® ISLAND ACADEMY. A FRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY for the instruction of yo ladies will be open September Ist, by a lady of years experience in and having resi Island hi some on the ie. icits the patronage of her torther friends and others who desire the success of school in that part of the a bigh class ane The system of instruction will comprise all the In first class branches taught academies, and the manners ond morals of pupils will receive strict attention. A paratory school for children will be attached to fre Academy, and the rudiments of French will be ht js. Competent masters will be en- tenant es, Music, Painting, Drawing, , Px References and terms made known by ad: dressing “ACADEMY,” Star Office. an 12-1m MEDICAL CARD, . H. PERABEAU, GERMAN HOMEO- D* physician, has the honor to offer his mee inhabitants of Washington and Oflce and Residence on I street, No. 188, be- N. B—Homeophathic medicines for sale, which the Doctor prepares himself with the greatest care, for Fever and ue, for Bilous and Bowel complaints, &c., &c, m 16-3m AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ERY SUPERIOR HUUSEHO - V at Auction.—On THURSDAY them ath iets oats oe em res: a , OnE street f Second and Third streets west, ‘ton iy north of Mechanic’s row, a very superior assort- ment of Furniture, viz - Fine Rosewood Damask Brocatel covered Parlor ean consisting of French Sofa, two Tete-a- Tetes, two Castor Arm, four Chairs Two a Gilt-frame Oval French plate rs Rosewood Marble-top Centre Table and Fancy Three fine Walnut Marble-top Dress: One do do Hat-treeand Extensh ‘Six fine Walnut Bedsteads Oak Armand other Chairs eplernderlon a , and Stone Ware x ‘uried Hair Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Twelve pair fine English silk bound Blankets ion Dining Fine Tapestry. Ingrain Stair Carpets and Rods A lot of Passage and Dining-room Ollcioth R tor, Cooking Stove, with an excellent assortment of Kitchen requisites With many other articles which we deem un- necessary to enumerate. ™ Perms: Under $20, cash ; over $30 a credit of two, three, and four months, for notes satisfac- torily endorsed, bearing interest. The above described stock of farnttare is nearly new, and of superior style and finish, and the sale will be well worthy of the attention of per- sons wishing to purchase. au 22-4 A. GREEN, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, (TRUSTEES SALEOF 23 SMAL! Ts, fr 20f ach ve= nue, b Sth Oth street: st.—By virtue of a deed of trust duly recorded in Liber J. 4. 8.. No. 109, folios 259, 260, 261, and 262, I shall gel on the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, at 5} e’clock p. m., Lots Nos. he 3, 4, and 5, in subdivision of Square No. Also, Lots Nos. 1,2, 3.4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9. 10, 11, 12,20, $1, 22, 23, 24, and 26, fn ‘subdivision of Square south of Square No. 915. fhe above Lots are very desirably located on Maryland avenue, between 8th and 9th streets east, fronting 20 feet each on Maryland avenue and D street north, running back to a 15 feetaliey Terms: One-third caso; balance ins'x and twelve months, for notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest, Government title. HORACE EDBLIN, Trustee. au 21-4 J.C. McGUIKE, Avet. By JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer. F* AME RUUSE AND LOT AT Auction. On MONDAY AFTERNOON, Angost 18th at 6 o'clock, on the premises, I shall sel! part of Lot No. 1, in Square No. 477, fronting 21 feet on north Q street, between Fifth and Sixth streets west, ek back 100 feet, with the Improve- Speals Onnets ing of a two-story frame dwelling jouse. Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. au M-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. il The above sale is postponed untii MONDAY AFTERNOON, August 25th, same hour and place. J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. au 19 eokds PROPOSALS FUR FUEL. Ovrice U.S. Penitentiary, D C., Washington, August 8, 1856. WEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE received at this office until Monday, 25th August, 1856, at pe o’clock m., for furnishing the prison 130 cords of half-seasoned, good Oak Wood, of medium size, and free cf lop wood 20 cords good Pine Wood 69 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 deilvered on or before the first of Octo ber, 1955, at such places on the Pe aitentlary grounds as the warden miy nate. THOMAS THORNLEY, Warden. FOR SALE—Two thousand pounds of OAK- UM, packed in bales of fiftv pounds each; also, WHEELBARROWS, WASHSTANDS, and other articles. T. THORNLEY, aus-td Warden. EW MAGAZINES FOR SEPTEMBER be re elved and for sale at SHILLING- 3. TO Harper’s Magazine for September. Godey’s Lady’s Book & Graham’s Magazine s Peterson’: S « Harper’s y * Chamber’s Journal for August Bernard Lile, by Jere Clemens Saratoga, a tale of 1787 Humerous Poetry of the English La: age The Last of the Forresters. by John Esten Cooke Martins of Cro Martin, by Charles Lever John Halifax, Gentleman. All the new Bcoks, Magazines, and Newspa- pers received daiiv, and for sale at SHILLINGSTON’S Bookstore, au 20-3 Penn. ave., corner 4 street. PIANOS: PIANOS! Wwe HAVE NOW IN STORE THE LAR- gest and most reliable stock of, Pianos ever offered in this city, con sisting of every size, style and finish, from Bos- ton and New York celebrated manufactories, rangine in prices from $175 to $600. Old rianos taken in part payment for new, lib- eral discounts for cash Also, always on hand, Accordeons, Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Strings, &c. U7- PIANOS FOR RENT, by the evening, month, quarter, or year JOHN F. ELLIs, au 20 306 Pa. ave , near 10th street. SENSIBLE TALK. A GENTLEMAN PASSING ONE OF OUR elegant private houses, accidenta!ly heard the following sensible talk between two ladies, who were standing inthe door. One of them, it is thought, was from thecountry. She i op to be looking over along memorandum. The cther was heard to say: “Jf you oy any Albata Forks or Spoons, or Cutlery, go to FRANCIS on Sev- enth street ; what you buyof him youcan depend upon. He has every useful housekeeping article, and his prices are certainly modorate.’” au 18- —— TO MEMBERSOF 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, Kich Jewelry of the latest styles, pure Silver a Pitchers, Goblets, Silver Forks, Spoons, &c. Also, aie plated Tea Sets, Walters, Cake Baskets, Castors, Albata Forks and Spoons, Eng- lish and American Table Cutlery, &c. Persons in search of useful presents will find our stock to comprise an endless variety. All goods warranted as represented and at the lowest rates. M.W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, 324 Pennsylvania avenue, au20-3t between 9th and 10th streets. WOOD AND CUAL. Wwe ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL those who may favor us with their patronage with the best article of fuel at the following ices: jak Wood. $6 00 per cord Pine do 5 oo Hickorydo 7 00 Stove and W 6 50 per ton Red Ash... - 6 50 Transition Nut + 6 00 Cumberland Lump. o-. 5 50 {U7 Persons laying in fuel for the winter would do weil by giving usacall. All orders left at P. J. Steers’ store, No. 458 7th street, between D and E spores at a will be promptly filled. 2,240 1bs. given to ton : a OHN W MYERS,& CO, Office and Yard corner of @ and 22d streets. au 5-1m First Ward. ' oes ip Le ‘nate Justice of the Peace. lrg A - iach lice Magistrate ‘2d District. ROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL P ‘business requiring the services of M: or Notary Public, Acknowledgment of ye Office or at party’s NCE, Otticeon With street, east side, a few doors north of Pa Sy Open frem 7a. m. to 10 at night. ‘au 8-3 7 THE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. EMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTH- ers leaving the city have the opportunity now of procuring presents for their f: and articles for their own use at very low prices, as we are closing out our entire stock of Fancy Goods to discontinue the business. We have a large assortment of Fancy Desks, Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Cabas, Statuettes, Canes, Porte Monnaies, Cases, Jet -Urna- ments, Fine Fans, &c. A large assortment of superior Plated Ware. u Our stock of iwiny grep ae pc ewan olognes, um, &¢ , com, largest ansoriment lathe city, and’ no article but of the best a . GALLIGAN & CO. Seite eat 370 Pa. pyeaue, under au 12-10t Browns’ Hotel OLD HAMS: ULD HAMS: WHAYS BECHIVED 4 LOT OF MaG- two years \. & ceric. "KING & BURCHELL cor. Vermont ave., and | street, scarce article. ails AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Anotioneer. FAKE NOTICE!—AUCTION Sale of Fancy Goods and Trimmings.— On FRIDAY, A t 22d, at the store formerly occupied by Jas. L. White, corner Pi ivania avenue and Sth street, opposite the Centre a ‘Will be cold the following lot of Goods : EMBROIDERIES. French worked Collars Do do Sleeves De do Collar, and Sleeves, in sets Swiss and Cambric and Insertings Worked and plain ore eter Swiss and cambric Bands and Rufling. LACE GOODS. Lace Collars, Sleeves, and Bends Nets, black and white, cotton and silk Laces Bobbin, Insertings, &c. RIBANDS. Bonnet, Cap, and sash Ribands of si! qualities, gauze and crape, white and black. NOTIONS. _— Cotton, colored, white and biack eedies, Pins With many other articles. Also, a few fine Dress Goods, consisting, in part, of Crape Shawls, Irish Linen Napxins, Ta- pect ase Goods cf Silk, Woollen, The above-named Goods will be sold without reserve vpn | until sold out, cnd in lots, large or small, to sult purchasers. au 21-2t J. C. MeGUIRE, Auct. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. we LDINGS AT the hF a TERNOON, August 19th, at 6, o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell Lot 24, 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, — * two good building lo's of 20 feet front each. ‘These lots are handsomely tituated 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 montbs, with Interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. Title indisputabie. au 14 2t J.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r, i[7 The above sale is pestpened in conse- tence of the rain until FRIDAY AFTER- OON, August 22d, same hourand ie. au 20-4 JAS. C. MoGUIRE, Auct. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. DMINISTRATOR'S SALE of Groceries, Liquers, and Stere Fixtu On MON- DAY MORNING, Avgust 5th, o'clock, I shal! sell, by order of tne Orpha Court, at the store of tne late Patrick Fitzpatrick, on 7th street, between G and H streets north, all bis stock of Groceries and Liquors, viz: Coff e, Teas, Sugar, Spices Candles, Soap, Starch, Indigo Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff Bacon, Sait, Fish, Crackers Brandy, Whiskey, Gin, Wines Molasses, Vinegar, Flour Brooms. Bucke's, Tobs, Mats, &c. Together with the Store Fixtures, consisting of Counters, Stand Casks, Scales and Weigats, Wheeibarrows, &c. Terms : $20 and undercash; over that sum 4 credit of 60 and 90 days for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. au 20-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. i frets VALUABLE BRICK HOUSE AND Lot om the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, betwee: d and 4 streets.—On TUESDAY, the 2d day of September, I shall sell, in front of the premises, at 5 o’clock p m, a very valuable Brick House and Let, si ua’ on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4 streets, being Lot No. 6, in reservation No. i0, having a fronton Pennsylvania avenue of 25 feet, running back to a wide a! 180 feet, con- talping 4,500 square feet of ground, with the im rovements, Which are a good two-story brick rey with necessary out-buildings. The House stands a sufficient distance from the front to ad- mit ofa large building on the avenue, and the property is considered to be the most desirable now for sale on the avenue. Sale peremptory. Terms: One-fourth ca-h; balance in 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing in’erest from day of sale. Adeed given and a deed of trust taken. All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser. If the terms are not complied with in five da from day of sale, the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the delinquent. A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ‘Titie indisputable. au 6-eo&ds By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ATIONAL THEATRE AT AUCTION. By virtue of a deed of trust from Wm H. Winder, to the subscribers, dated the 7th day of December, 1850, ard recorded among the Land records of Washington county in LinerJ A.8., No. 20, folio 320, et seq_, and at the request of the arty secured thereby, we will proceed to sell, on THURSDAY August 28th, at 6 o’clock p. m., to the highest bidder, (anless the debt ts previously id,) Lots Nos. 3, and 4, in square 2 as des- nated on the ground plan of the city ington, (excepting that foe of Lot No. 3 hereto- fore con’ to one Aljison Nailor,) together with the buildings, &c., situated thereon, known as the National ‘“s heatre. The above sale will be subject toa prior trust, iven to secure a debt of $7,000, as stated In the eed above cited. The sale will take omy on the premises, and the terms therof will be: One-third cash; and the residue in six, and twelve months, with inter- est from the day of sale, for which the purcheser will be required to give notes of equal amount. If the terms of sale are not complied with within five days from the day of sale, the trustees reserve the right to cancel the sale to or resell the prop- erty, et the risk and cost of the delinquent pur- chaser, on one week’s public notice, on such terms as they may elect. On compliance with the terms, the trustees will convey the title vested in them tothe purchaser or purchasers, and take a new trust to secure fhe deferred payments, or con- vey, on the full payment cf the purchase money and interest, at the purchaser’s option; in either case at the purchaser’s cost. ANTHONY HYDE, “Trustees . THO. R.SUTER, rf Jv%3-eod&ds A. GREEN, Auct’r By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. NRUSTEES’ SALE OF BEAUTIFUL Country Seat.—By virtue of a deed of trust from Geo. T. Massey, as trustee,and Ann Brown, bearing date on tbe thirteen:h day of December, 1853, and recorded in Liber J.A S_. No. 68 folios 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, and 510, one of the Land Re- cord: for Washington county, in the District of Calumbia, the undersigned willse!lat public auc- tion at the auction store of J. C. McGulre, to the highest bidder,on THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 26th, 1956, at 6 o’clock P; m., the following highly improved and beaut: omen f Bee weed viz: All that piece or parcel of ground in the ceunty of Washington and District aforesaid, be- ing a part of the land whereof Anthony Holmead. senior, died seized, and part of the tract called * Pleasant Plains,’? and part of the land which Anthony Holmead, jr., conveyed to Boitzell and Maykew, which they conveyed to John Pickrell, the piece or parcel of land aforesaid, lying on the east of the Washington and Rockville turnpike road, containing 5 acres and one sixteenth cf an acre, more or less, being Lot No.2 of Geo. Taylor's subdivision, and beginning for the same on the east side of the sald turnpixe road, at the end of 76.42 perches measured southerly from the inte-- section of said road with the Rock Creek church road, toa road or private way called Taylor’s road, leading from the said turnpike road other part of the said tract of land owned bysaid George Taylor, and — thence with the said Washington and Rockville road of Wash- three degrees, west 28 46 the Lot sold toJ C. Lewis, thence at right with the said turnpike road 26 46 , thence at angles with the said last line, and th the sald first line 2.46 es, and thence at right angles with the said mentioned lineand Mel with the said second line 28.16 perches to he line of the said turnpike road and the place of beginning, belug the same land and premises which ed tothe said Ann Brown by Jobn 1 Bhuaetts by deed dated April 19th 1853, and duly recorded “ Together with the improve- ment and appurtenances, which may be seen by visiting the premises. torah: Ohe-fourth cash; the residue In 6, 12, 18, and 24 months ; to be secured by deeds of irust on the premises. Uniess the terms of sale beeom- sa wiibin five days from day of sale the Trus- foneeve Sekigas senew the cost and risk defaulti urchaser. i = Pat the purchaser’s expense. ERASMU 3. MIDDLETON, } op, RICHAR es H CLARKE, m2i-2awts JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anct’r. The above“sale is umaveldably post mR La until SATURDAY, July 26th, same hour and Lave SRASMUS J. MIDDLETON, RICHARD H. CLARKE, Trastees. je 27-2awts J.C. McGUIKE, Auct’r. The above sale is further pestpened | TUESDAY AFTERNOON, August 26th, same hour and piace. | ERASMUS J. MIDDLETON, ? ryostece, RICHARD H. CLARKE Jy %-2awk ds J.C. Me6UIRE, Auct’r. PRESERVING SUGAR, kc. OUBLE REFINED LOAF, CRUSHED. Granulated and 5 tt Crushed and New 0: parc mot erat lowest pe oes, BY a * KING & BURCHLL, auld corner of Vt. ave., and I street. TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. SY MOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. the Lecompton, by Lane's men, and the resoue of Robinson, Brown, and others. Governor Shan- pon and the drngoons were leaving the place, Nothing was known of Gen. Smith's move- ments. Lncompton would be destroyed. The Freshet in the Hudson New Yorx, Augost 22 —The rm freshet has caused immense dam al tl ~ estimated at $200,000 botwec® my Poughkeepsie. Atthe latter place four bridges y- were swept a Merchant Drowned. New Yorn, August 22.—Thomas Conway, merchant, of Savannah, was drowned ae day at Long Branch. Baltimore Markets. Battimone, Aug 22.—Flonur is in active de- mand, and firm at $6.25; the sales yesterday and this morning foot up 4,500 bbis. Wheat is in brisk demand at an advance of 3to Sets. Corn—sales of white at 56a60c , and yellow at 578580. New York Markets. New York, Aug. 22 —Flour has advanced; sales of 4,500 bois: Rood State $6.10; euper- fine Obio $6.45; standard Southern $7 Wheat is “ye sales of 40,000 bushels; Western red $156; Western white $1 66. Corn is dearer; sales of 20,000 bushels; Bouth- eee G4e. ork is easier; sales of 700 bbis.; mess $19 374. Beef is heavy; sales of 600 bbis ; repacked mess $10 754311, i ; sales of 100 bbis. at 13%c¢. Whisky has declined; sales of 100 bbis.; Ohio 333¢ Financial New York, oy oe 22—Stocks are fim. Chicago and Rock Island 95 ichigan South- ern 854; New York Central Pennsylvania Coal Company 942; Reading 91; Illinois Cen- tral bonds 913. Sterilng exchange is dull A Hoax.—The report published in the Bal- timore Sun by a correspondent from Staunton about the breaking into the Blue Ridge Tun- nel of a large stream of water, and the wash- ing out the earth, is incorrect Nothing of the kindhasoceured It was started by some Person merely for the purpose of “selling”’ the Sun which has been done for less than the the usual price—one cent. EF The New York Times states that al- though efforts are made to conceal the facts, it is unquestionable that yellow fever bas found a lodgement on Island, and that at least = § persons have died of it in New Utrecht and vicinity alone. Many inhabitants have fled panic strieken, and there are not ay sons enough left to take care of the sick. The mayor of Brooklyn has for some days kept an extia police to prevent intercourse with the infected district. Several cases have occurred in Brooklyn. At the quarantine hospital the number of cases is much diminished. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Grorcrtown, August 22, 1856. A fracas occurred last night between two individuals, named Jo. Miller and John Clark, which resulted in Clark receiving a severe cut in the thigh from a knife in the hand of Miller. It appears that Miller, who was in- toxicated, went to the house of Clark (his father-in-law) and commenced behaving dis- orderly, whereupon a scuffle ensued, which resulted as above stated. Clark is a man of & most excellent peaceable di: ‘ition. A very general gingling of the fire bells was had at about eleven o'clock last night. We understand that it was caused by the burn- ing of tar barrels somewhere near the lime kilns of Mr 8S. Hoover. The object of the juveniles who caused the alarm we are in- formed, was to get out the machines so as to raise a fight among the firemen. Indeed. some of the parties e in rai the bon fire avowed this to be their object. The Union seemed to bo the machine upon which they wished to vent their mischief It is a pity but sll such seamps were in the custody of Mr Queen, or Duffy. The weather continues unusually cool for this season of the year. During the last twenty- four hours we have had a regular old fashion- ed northwester blowing, part of the time, a perfect gale, and so cool as to cause the gen- erality of summer coats and white pants to dis- appear. From present indications, there will be no Jack of fuelin our city the ensuing winter The stock nowon hand in the various wood yards appear to be unusually large for the sea- son. Prices, however, both from boats and by the retail continues pretty high. We hear considerable inquiry as to where the new custom house and post office building will be located. Of course, as is the case every where. in all such cases every lot inthe town for sale will be the most suitable one Be it located where it may, and we have no doubt the very best point will be selected, we are all hands glad we are to have such a building, and # permanent location for these two oflices. The flour market this morning is moderately firm, with sales at $6 124 for standard prands Wheat continues to arrive quite freely, and is selling at $1.30a$1 35 for red and white. Spectator. ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE. ALEXANDRIA, August 22, 1856. Large numbers of our citizens, the religious and the pleasure-seeking alike, avail them- selves of the season to visit the camp meetings in this vicinity. A considerable number have just returned from the camp at Howard dis- trict, und a yet larger number are preparing to join the Union camp of the Methodist Epis- conal Church South which opensin Fai:fax this morning. A Fillmore barbecue came off at Spring- field Station, about nine miles from this city, yesterday. . The Alexandria and Washington Railroad now presses forward with some degree of ener- éy, and we trust ere long to be able to an- nounce its completion. The schooner Dela- ware Farmer arrived here on Wednesday with 2 cargo of railroad iron for this company. FUThe balloon ascension which was smvounced by Mr. A. L Carrier for the evening of Wed- nesiny, did not take place. A short time previous the half-inflated balloon escaped from 1:8 fastenings, and becoming entangled among the trees was torn to pieces. The Pioneer mills are now at work, turn out flour of as fine a quality as can be fi anywhere The recent foreign advices have changed quotations Wheat —white is r: ing at $1 30 a$1.38; red $1 30a31 33. Oorn 55256. Oats PFiour $6a$3.50. Au. 37e. BE READY FOR WINTER. A‘. PERSONS WISHING THEIR FUR- maces, Latrobes, Radiators, Cooking Stoves, &c., rep»ired or re-lined, wiil do well by leaving their orders with me without delay, as I am now i = pee to execute all such work with despatch, an competent workmen. * JAS. SKIRVING, Washi Stove Depot, au W2-ec6t 8. E. coraer Pa av. and Lith st- _30 B-ec6t 8. E. coruer Pa_av- and 11th sf TO HOUSEKKEPERS. SONS WISHING TO PO nCeass =. Table or Pocket Mees heavy) 4 ver or Albata Ware, : Sex «Ryd Uin, Enameled Kettle, Saucepan, cores Uni of the bundred and one little etceteras ded by every hou: » will do well to call on FRANCIS, just above Odd Fellows’ Hall, on Seventh street. He has articles, and bis prices are low. iy Bt LIBERTY HALL, Penn. avenue, between 13th and ith strects — HE PROPRIETORS RESPECTFULLY announce that they have added a number of rooms to thetr establishment and they are Pr to furnish parties with all reasonable delicactes nine Segars 2s ee ery best quay. ele ee ee AMMACH & COX