Evening Star Newspaper, August 23, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. ROPRIATIO! The following list of ap- copulation made at the late pot b of Con- Pree for expenditure in this vicinity, will be found of interest by our District readers: Towards the erection of the north front of the Parent Office building, for the accommo- dation of the Department of the Interior, 000. complete the bridge across the Potomac 7 the Falls, agreeably to the plan already |, $75,000. ona alteration and improvement of the court-room in the City Hall of the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, $2, a, in the District of Columbia, for oe snauicadiien of the custom-house and post office, a building of like materials, sixty feet long by forty-five deep, and thirty- two feet high, to cost not more than $50.000. For ventilating basement-rooms of the Treas- ury building, in addition to surplus fands for ventilating upper rooms of the same building, $15 000. ‘ For completing extension of boiler shop, (Washington navy-yard) completing conver- sion of old ordnance to machine shop, timber shed, pavements, drains, and gutters, graiing and filling, dredging, extension of iron foun- dry, machinery and tools, and for repairs of all kinds, $221,88. For completing repairs of brass foundry, destroyed by fire, $5 550 i For continuing the.Treasury extension, $400,000, and that the appropriation for re- moving the stone wall which now forms the southern boundary of the park at the Presi- dent’s may be expended in accordance with such plan as may be hereafter approved by the President for the purpose of removing said wall and euclosing said park. For continuing the Capitol extension, $750,- 000 For continuing the grading and planting with trees the unimproved portions of the mall, $10,000 . For paying existing liabilities for the Wash- ington podem ar and preserving the work al- reacy done from injury, such sum of money as shall be necessary, not exceeding $250,000 For continuing the construction of the new dome of the Capitol, $100,000. For the support, clothing, and me lical treat- ment of the insane of the District of Columbia and of the army and navy, at the asylum in said District, including five hundred dollars for books and incidental expenses, $20,500. For the erection of a barn and carpenter’s shop at the Insane Asylum of the District of Columbia, $7 200. For enclosing the grounds of the [nsane Asylum of the District of Columbia, $13,872 ‘or the completion of the centre building and three other sections of the Insane Asylum of the District of Columbia, $138,000 673. To enable the Secretary of the Interior to purchase five bundred burial lots in the Con- gressional burying ground, a sum not exceed- ing $5,000: Provided, That the same be ex- pended in the construction of aniron fence on the north side of said burial ground. For su; port, care, and medical treatment of transient paupers, medical and surgical pa- tients in Washington Infirmary, $3,000. For purchase of manure for the public grounds, $1,000. ‘ For hire of carts on the public grounds, $1,000. . : For purchase and repair of tools used in the public grounds, $500 For purchase of trees and tree-boxes, to re- place where necessary such as hive been planted by the United States, and the repair of pavements in front of the public grounds, $5,000 ~- For furnishing and ornamenting the Capitol with such works of art as may be ordered and approved by the Joint Committee on the Libra- ry, to be placed in either wing of the extension when ready for their reception, $20 000. For enlarging and shelving the law-library Toom, and & new carpet and furniture for the same, $400. For ansual repairs of the Capitol, water- closets, public stables, water-pipes, pavements and other walks within the Capitol Square, broken giaes and locks, $8,000. For annual repairs of tho President’s house and furviture, improvement of grounds, pur- chasing trees and plants for garden and ma king hot-beds therein, and contingent expen- ses Incident thereto, $6,000 For fuel in part for the President’s house, $1,500 For lighting the President’s house and Capi- tol, the public grounds around them and around the executive offices, Penasylvania ay- enue, and East Capitol street to Second street, $27,000 For grading, graveling and completing the Bonk across Tiber creek, on Indiana avenue, For the payment of laborers employed in shovelling snow from the walks to and around the Capitol, the President's house and other public buildings, $500. For purchase of books for library at the Ex- ecutive mansivn, to be expended ucder the — of the President of the United States, For repairs of the Potomac, navy-yard, end upper bridges, $11,000. nd with a view to the construction of a new and substantial bridge across the Poto- mao, the Secretary of the Interior be and he is hereby authorized to cause drawings and €stimates for the construction of an iron sus- nsion bridge, and also for a stone-arch ridge to be prepared and submitted to Con- gress at its next session ; and with a further View of enabling Congress to select the most eligible site for said bridge, the Secretary afvresaid is instructed to cause drawings and estimates to be prepared for a bridge at or near the site of the present Potomac bridge, another at or near a place knowa as the “Three Sisters,’ and another at such inter- _ point as may be deemed most eligi- ie. ms _ : of a ansreee, $3,000 or up ravine in Judiciary Square, $3000. = *? ‘7 Square, For the purchase of one dozen settees for Latayette square, $175. For repairs of water-pipes, $500. For repairing beating apparatus, ra‘sing, re- pairing passages, painting. reglazing, and ex- tending seed-room and green-house secoeting to plan, $6,000, to be expended under the d rection of the Commissioner of Publie Build- in, For public reservation number two and La- fayette square, $3,000. Por revuilding Franklin en; Pa : 2 e-house, in- cluding the purchase $5.00,” of a suitable lot, &c., For taking care of the grounds routh of the President's house, continuing the improve- coun of the same, and keeping them in order That the Secretary: of the Interior be and he is hereby authorised and required to cause * euitable site for a new jail to be selected at or near the penitentiary, in the city of Wash- ington, and that he cause to be prepared drawings and ifications for said jail, to be submitted to Congress on or before the tenth day of December next, together with estimates of the cost of building said jail. Narrow Esc —Thursday night, a Mr eese, who retides in the Northern Liberties, was awakened by the cries of a child, and hastening to the bed where his children were lying, he discovered that a lighted candle had beeu placed by them upon an old chair in the vicinity of the bed, and falling againstthe bed clothes had set them on fire. Ose of the children was slightly scorched by the flames, and awoke in season to save tbe premises aud the lives of the others. 5 _ 4 Tew Steme ann 4 Spare Rat.—As Hon. S. Dean was riding home from the House on the day before yesterday, his horse broke through a culvert in the street, and on — isto the bole it was found that a large rat ha been killed, ‘h ten young ones. If this is not ‘a ten strike and & spare,”? what is it? Tox Grace Cuvrca Excursionists” day, bad the finest of weather, with other favoring circumstances, and prospered accord- ingly. We are glad to be able to record the uoilorm success of the excursions and other enterprises of this fourishing chureh. Fittmong ann Donsuson Great Song Book, only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adamson’s, Sey- enth street, opposite to the Post Office, # Tux Excursion or Cenrrat Lopez.—We have already spoken of the Handsome manner getting 1 ap, au-of walt pealtegcrtiy deter, tting it ap, o wo! jeter- = re to banish liquor from the boat-and pavilion onthe oceagion. One of the most ob- jectionable features of dow#-river excursions, as at present conducted, is the di ing con- duct of sets af oldish boys, who by their bois- terous drunken displays make themselves in- tolerable nuisances to all quiet reepectable people. In fact, the unrestrained license al- lowed upon excursions to these cohen aie compels respectable people, especially to evold an excursion t Logeded =, HE eecoeca st-house, unless the character - bpm of the trip affords a guarantee that good order shall be maintained. The care exhibit- ed by the managers of the Central Lodge ex- ‘on, evinces their determination to ensure decorum, and we trust their enterprise will have the fullest success, as it every way de- rve “yiee Avarms AnD Riots —Last night, about eleven o’clock, an alarm of fire was started and some of the fire companies called out. The cause of alarm was a light in the Seventh Ward. A row occurred near Fifteenth street, in which a number of persons were en- gaged, but no one seriously injured. The night previously a riot occurred in the First Ward, which was of a more disgracefal char- acter. Stones, sticks and slung shots were used abundantly, and citizens were kept in dread till the gang was dispersed by the au- thorities. Two persons were arrested in this effwir; and held te bail for their appearance at the December term of the Criminal Court. One young man was arrested last night, but the witnesses not appearing this morning he was dismissed, Taz Excursion to NoRFOLK AND Oxp Point Comrort —By reference to the advertising columns, it will be seen that the Powhatan has been engaged for another trip to Norfolk and Old Point Comfort the excursion to be under the same brilliant successful manage- ment as on the former occasion. Of the late trip, we hear all who participated speak in unqualified terms of gratification; and aided by their enlarged experience, the managers will doubtless contrive to make the present excursion even more satisfactory than the last. The time assigned for the Powhatan to leave this city is six p. m. on Friday evening, 29th iastant The tickets are put at the remarkably low rate of $2 50 for the round trip. Counterrzir Monry.— Yesterday, two small boys were arrested for passing counterfeit money. Upon examination it was plain that the little fellows had picked up the notes in the street and tried to pass them, not knowing the money was counterfeit. The notes were on the Farmers’ Bank of Kentucky, new, and were taken by many good juiges tor genuine, indeed two of them were taken at one of the banks in this city. A dangerous counterfeit on a bank in Laneaster, Pa , is also in circu- lation here. Serious Accipent —This morning Mr. Da- vid S. Waters, auctioneer, was kicked by a borse at the auction stand near the market space, and two-of his broken. He was imme- diately taken to a store near by, and surgical assistance obtained Although he is doing as well as could be expected, it is feared that the injury may terminate fatally. Mr. Waters has been engaged as an auctioneer at that stand for many years, and is well known to our citizens U. S. Manines.—There are about one hun- dred marines at the Barracks in this city; of this number forty-nine men, three sergeants, and four corporals have received orders to join the frigate St. Lawrence, now preparing for sea at the Gosport Nayy Yard. for service on the Brizilian station. They are to be under the command of Major John Reynolds, com- mandant of the marines on that sga-station. An Excvrsion.—To give the friends and the families of the members of the Washing: ton Light Infantry am opportunity to partici- pate in celvbrating the 20th anniversary of the Company, the corps are making arrange- ments for a pleasure trip to Norfolk and Ports- month on the 12th of September next. We have no doubt it will bea pleasure trip in fact. We AVE RECEIVED from Shillington’s great book, newspaper, and stationery establishment Harper's Magazine, Godey’s Lady’s Book, and Graham's Magazino, ll for September. We have also received from the same establish- ment the late English illustrated newspapers, and Charles Lever’s last work, Tho Martins ot Cro’ Martin. * Fine Riots.—On Monday next, at5 o'clock, Mayor M der will commence an examina- tion of teatimony relative to recent difficulties in the fire department. A large number of witnesses have been summoned to appear at the Mayor's office. The complaints were made by officers connected with the fire department. Tae ARGUMENT in the case of the United States vs. Philemon T. Herbert, delivered by William P Preston, Esq , which the Wash- ington city newspapers refused to publish, is now published in phampblet form, and for sale at Shillington’s Bookstore. * Cuarce or Larcaxy —A young woman named Nettie Morton, was arrested yesterday on the charge of stealing certain bed clothing, the property of Adeline Werton. She was held to security for # further hearing, by Jus- tice Offutt. Tae New Yor« Lenser and other weekly pa for August 30th, one week in advance, received at the Northern Liberties bookstore, 327 Seventh street, a few doors above the mar- ket. * Oxy 124 cents for a correct likeness of Buchanan, Fillmore and Fremont. Sold by the agent, A. Adamson, Seventh street, oppo- site to the Post Office. Adhesive envelopes, 20 cents a hundred i Tur Cincus.—Look out for the cirous! Boys it is coming, and will be here on Monday, the first of September. Watca Returxs.—At the Western Lock- up, this morning, Justice Drury disposed of the following cases: Chloe Butler,. profanity, fine and costs; Wm Carter, out after hours, dismissed ; John Hill, riot, seourity for court; James Maddox, do., do ; Jno. Francis, drunk and disorderly, fine and costs. ; saa Central Mir oRiree, Justice ee ings! disposed of the following: John Tomlinson, throwing stones, lal mag Al- fred Williams, (colored,) suspicion, dismissed ; Hugh Ellis, drunk, fine and costs. [4DVERTISEMENT. Mr Epitor—Sir : I beg leave, through the columns of your paper, to inform the public that the use of my name, in a certain Black Republican document which recently appeared in pamplet form, is al her unauthorized ; and this is to inform the person or persons that have thus undertaken to libel me that I will prosecute them to the extent of the law I will farther inform those very patriotic indi- viduals that they are known to certain parties in this city, and that, ata proper time, they will be shown up to the public in such man- ner as will not be agreeable to their Black Republican dignity. I would also inform the public that I am a Democrat, and have al- ways voted that ticket, and always intend ; and that I had my feeling on the subject of the Keating case, but that 1 do not consider that political matter to gull naturalized citi- zens with, and I think that those patriotic in- dividuals have missed their mark by trying to play iuto the hands of such persons as Se ard, Sumner, and Wilson, and the rest of the nigger-worshippers. I would like to know if this very patriotic trio has got that five bun- dred doilars for this famous report of the Keating trial, asI am in possession of such information as will prove that a certain one of this famous trio would give that amount for such report, to be used for political purposes. Yours, respectfully, Patrick DonLBEY. WaAsninerton, Aug. 22, 1856, —* Sourmers Lipgraity.—At the laying of the corner stone of Centennary College, at Baton Rouge, last week, a collection was taken ae for the benefit of the Institution, and $23,000 was obtained on the Spot, being within ed. $3,000 of the entire sum nec: Suave Stampeps.—On Sunday night 10th inst., seven slaves, the property Messrs, Thomas Tevennt, D.C. Pobiagd snd rraaee Logan, made ir OsOApO 2 6 Parkersburg, Vs., on the “ underground rail c~ -J DIED,| NN As aged 193, mouths’ joupeas etnid of N 6 months, t of Sosy WN. dad Caréiine Ober.” We can tell How the young whosink to Test, By 5; word of -esus blest. i The friends and acquaintances of the parents are respectfully invited to atiend the funeral from their residence, 402 South G street, between 6th and 7th streets east, to morrow (Sunday) after- Boga, at 4 o'clock. * n the 21st instant, OLIVER FANNING, in- = of Phillip and Leonora Clayton, aged 18 months. On the 924 instant, EMMA AMELIA, infnt a of William and Jane M. Thomas On the @ist instant, JOHN ELLIOT, infant 80.1 nice E. and Susannah Brown, aged six months. On the 18th instant, SYLVESTER KANE, in- fant son of M.A EK. and James J. Kane. THE EXcCuULSION ‘ To Old Point, Portsmouth, &c., TO BE REPEATED! | CONSEQUENCE OF THE GENERAL satisfaction and pleasure experl- enced by the Excurrionists on the, Steamer Powhatan’s last trip, and the univ: desire to have a repetition, the POWHATAN w ll repeat her last trip to NORFULK, PORTS- MOUTH, OLD POINT, and other places, leav- ing Weshington on FRIDAY EVENING next, 29.n instant, at 6 p.m. for round trip, $2.50 For fuil particulars see Star next week au 22-2t WASHINGTUN CLUB SEGARS. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN INVOICE of those superior Club Segars, ‘‘Londres,’’ to which I invite special attention EDW’D C. DYER, au 22-a3t Pa.av., bei. 12th and 13th sts. FOR SALE. MARBLE MANTELS, MONUMENTS, &c. ] HAVE FOR SALE A LARGE STOCK OF MARBLE MAN TELS, MONUMENTS, GRAVESTONES, &c., of superior style and fin- ish, which will be sold at reduced prices forcash. Persons in want of these articles will find it to theiradvantage to give mea call before purchas- ing elsewhere. WM. RUTHERE ORD. Marble Works on E, between 12th and 13th streets. OST—YESTERDAY EVENING, ON PA. avenue, between 10th and 7.h streets. or on 7th street south, one lai GOLD LOCKET, epecing on both sides, with a lock of hair in one side, one small gold key, and a smail gold lecket attached to a small gold fob chain. ‘The finder Will be liberally rewarded by leaving them at Mr. WM.R RILEY’S Dry Good Store, corner 8h street and Pa avenue. au 21-3t* SPORTING GOUDS. This day Keceiving and Opening by E. TUCKER & CO, NO. 353, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Single and Double Barrel SHOT GUNS. Best American Rifles, Revolving and other Pistols, Flobert Rifles and Pistols, au Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, Gme Bags, Powder, Caps, Shot, Balls, Ram Rods, Cleaning Rods, Cartridges, Wads, &c. Gunsmith’s Matertal in evary variety. LL OF WHICH GOODS THEY PROPOSE to sell as low as similar articlescan be bought in the northern citites, most of their stock bel: imported by themselves or purchased of manufac- turers. ‘The shorting season being at hand, no time is to be lost in the selection of a gun and equipments, and those who cxi! early will have the edvantage of the choise of goods au2l-eo5t ———— BS ELASTIU BELTS, Beit Clasps, Buffalo Hair Pics, Morocco Beits, Transp-r- ent Soap in bars, for sale at au 21-3t LAMMOND’S. RIGINAL MAP OF WASHINGTON— Engraved in Philadelphia In 1792. For sale, a few copies only—price 25 cents. au 2] FRANCK TAYLOR. CARD. TO ATTEND TO ALL to the duty of Scavenger of A l AM PREPARED orders appertainin, the — Ward, if left at the following places. to wit: Mr. Quigley’s, «orner 13h and C sts Mr. Tucker’s, on 7th street, at Maryland av. Mr. Samuel Pumpbrey, corner of N and 4 sts. Mr. John meter es Rr street between B and C, Isleud ILLIAM 8. MULLEN, au 21-6t* Scavenger _ HOUSE, SIGN AND OBNAMENTAL PAINTING & GLAZING. GEORGE H. VARNELL, N3& 514 LOUIS'ANA AVENUE, BETW. I 6th and 7th streets, north sid>, bas opened 2 branch Shop, for the prosecution of bis business. on 7th street, between I street and Maxsachusetis avenue, east side, and will be happy to receive cails for work at elther of his locations for doing bnsiness, All orders for Jobbing attended to promrtly 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 HE SUBSCEIBER, WAVING DETER- mined toclose up his present business, re- quests all persons indebted to him by open ac- count, to come forward and settle the same on or before the 5th day of the ensuing month, Septem- ber. All accounts not settled on that day will be placed in the hands of a collector for immediate settlement. PETER O'DONOGHUE, au 20-d2w etown. REMOVAL. ENRY POLKINGHORN takes this method of informing his friends and the public that be has removed his PRINTING OF FICK tothe new bapacnge, | on D street, between 6th and 7th streets east, adjoining his former estab!ishment. Having added a steam-engine to his facilities for executing every descriptionof JOB PRINTING he Isenable to fill orders with promptitude an dispatch. au 18-6t TO THE PUBLIC, P. DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE jens = well known Coach Factory, on 6th street, between Louisiana avenue and GR C street, long conducted by Mr. Jobn’ M. Young, is now prepared to manufacture and repair all descriptioas of COACHES, BUGGIES, WAGONS, &c., onthe most reasonable terms, in the very best manner, and at the shortest no- tice. He respectfully invites his fellow-citizens to give bim a trial. au 12-1m WOOD AND COAL DEPUT. 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 is no deviation, seemingly to reduce the price. Persons laying in their winter fuel will find it to their advantage to leave their crders to be sup- plied from the vessels on their arrival. ‘Coal kept under cover. ood of the best quality rag on hand. Jy 29-tr T.J.& W.M. GALT. PRESERVING SUGAR, &c. OUBLE REFINED LOAF, CRUSHED. Granulated and powdered, Soft Crushed and Yellow, with prime and common Porto Rico and New Orleans Sagars. A'l at lowest prices. by KING & BURCHLL, au 19 corner of Vt. ave., and | street. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINNING AND GRAINING. M T. PARKER WOULD RESPECTFULLY © inform his f:iends and the public, that he bas opened a branch shop at No 53 Louisiana avenue, ( Varnum’s Buildi: between Sixth and Seventh streets, for House, » Ornamental,and parenee (usually called Fresco) Painting, and raining. e Having completed his arrangements, he feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction to all who favor him with their patronage iG Window 3} Banners, Glass Signs, &c., &c., painted on reasonable terms, and execu- ted in the most workmanlike manner. au 16-6t NOTICE. Were 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 tofurnish the most fashionable and appropriate Music of the day for Pic-Nics, Excursions, Balis, and Parades on the most reasonab'e terms, at the shortest nc- tice, by leaving boc ‘A Mr. HILBUS’S une t, on Pennsylvania avenue, corner it ming orat Mt. WITHERS residence No. 515 Sixth street, corner of G, south side, near the Gar- THAI orders promptly attended to. Jy 23-1me All orders promptly attended to. Jy 23-1m®_ UOM4NAN SCOTTISCH— Fillmore do Wheatland do Just published at our Piano end Music Store. au i4 JOHN F. ELLIS. L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICR8, t—South weet 1 whist ner” nek cat $$$ —___ CORPORATION sTUCK.—$s,000 Corpo ration of Wasting | > ms, AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C.McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RNITURE AND HOUSE - Fivrects at Fabite Auction-On PRIMEY iat 2th at 10 o’ch residence of Wm Lewis H ve News at the corner of H and 20th streets, { shall sell eit = Furniture and Housebold Effects, consisting of— Excellent rosewood Plano Forte and Stool Rosewood marble-top Centre Table Mahogany Mahogany Sofa, Ottoman, Rockers, Chairs Walnut Writing Tables, ane ant Che Bi Is, three-ply, and in; n Carpets Offeloth, » Straw Carpet, Hall Lamp ora Lame, oreepet Vases abogany French ani ‘h-post Bedsteads Wardrobes, Bureaus, Wishstands Superior hair ard husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Comfor's, é&c. Dining Tables, Window Shades and Curtains Silver plated ‘ors, Table Cutlery China, Glass, and Crockery Ware Cooking Stove Refrigerator, Kitchen Utensils Terms: $20 acd under, cash: over that sum,a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest, au 23-4 J.C McGUIRE, Auct’r. GRAND EXCURSION UF Central Lodge, No. 1, I. 0. 0. F. Mf heats MEMBERS OF THIS LODGE TAKE pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Washington and vicin-, ity, that they have chartered the swift steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON, and will give their FIRST EXCURSION tothe WHITE HOUSE veg MION, on MUNDAY, August 25th, . ‘1 he members of this Lodge pledge themselves that no pains or expense wi) spared to make this THE Excursion of the season, and that every exertion will be made to render the tripagreeabie toall who per, honer them with their company Tke Boat wiil leave her wharf at oo ; Navy Yard at 9; Alexandria at 2%. e second Boat at 2 o'clock. Returning, first boat will leave Se Pavilion at 5 o’clock, and tne second boat at p.m. Omatbuses will be in readiness at the corner of 7tb and L streets, and Nineteenth street and Penn- sylvania avenue, to convey Passengers to the boa, and also to convey passengers on their return to Georgetown and the Navy Yard. No Liquor will be allowed on board the Boat or et the Pavilion. Dinner and Supper will be furnished by an ex- perienced caterer at city prices. A Bath House has been fitted up at the Pavil fon. and is in charge of an experienced chamber- maid. for the eccommodation of the ladies ae Band has been engaged for the occa- sion. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—ad mitting a gentle- man and two ladies; to be had at the principal Drug Stores, at the Boat, or of any of the Com- mittee of Arrangements. Committee of Arrangements, AJ Borland, JT Welker, JH McChesney & Sylvester, J Boyd, W S Biltz, NH Hopping, R Barneclo, Wm Scott. au 19-FTh&S3t VOUAL INSTRUCTION, MR. F. NICHOLLS CROUCH, COMPOSER AND SINGING MASTER, T THE INSTANCE AND RECOMMEN- datiou of reveral of his influential friends, has determined to establish himself at the city of Washington, 2s a VOCALIST and SINGING MASTER. His reputation in these branches, as well as compos:r of many of the most poputar songs, such as ‘‘Kathleen Mavourneen,”’ *‘Der mot Astore,’? &c , he trusts, will entitle him to the patronage of the community. He will be glad to take charge of a limited number cf Private Scholars, and proposes open- ing a Musical Vocal Academy on the 15th Sep- tember next, for the development and study of singing in clusses, commencinz from the ele- meatary principles oF to the accomplished sing- er. His circulars will be pre: ared as soon as pcs- sible, and, in the meantime, he would suggest that early application be made either for private orclass tuition, at Mr Richard Davis’s, or at George Hiibus’s Music Store, Pennsylvania ave nue, who will give every necessary information, and where Mr. CHOUCH’S latest compositoins can be seen. au 19-eolm ACADEMY OF MUSIC, P. CAULFIELD, FROM DUBLIN, IRE- * land, havinz made Washington his rest- dence, will open his Musical Academy on the first Monday of September, at Carusi’s Saloon, in the north room, entrance on 11th s° where he intends teaching tn Classes the various branches of Music by the celebrated system of Logier, now in general use in the London Academies. ‘The classes will be as follows, namely: Piano Forte Cla-ses, Singing Classes, and Ciasses for study of the Science and Theory of Music. ‘Terms in advance, for each pupil in class 85 Per quorter, of twenty lessons. ‘tvate lessons in «ither of the above branches. Lessons of one hour each twice a week, $40 per quarter; half an hour, $20 per quarter. Lessons on the Urgan to those already adv-nce in music, $50 per quarter J.P. CAULF IELD will also attend in George- town two days in the week Please apply at the Music Store of George Hil- bus, or at the Piano Store of John F. Ellis. au M-eo3w* "PROPOSALS FOR FUEL. Orrice U.S. Penitentiary, D C., Washington, August 8, 1856 EALED PROPOSALS WiLL BE received at this office until Monday, 25th August, 1855. attweive o’clock m., fer furnishing’ the prison 130 cords of half-seasoned, gord Oak Wood, of medium size, and free of lop wood 20 cords good Pine Wood 60 tons White Ash Anthracite Coal. The Ccal must be clean, and free from slate or cther foreign substanc?; 2,240 pounds to the ton To be delivered on or before the first of Octo- hes, 1856, at such places on the Peniteatlay grounds as the warden may designate. THOMAS THORNLEY, Werden, FOR SALE—Two thousand pound of OAK- UM, packed in bales of fifty pounds each ; atro, WHEELBARROWS, WASHSTANDS. and other articles. T. THORNLEY, au8-td Warden. PIANOS: PIANOS! E HAVE NOW IN STORE THE LAR- gest and most reliable stock of; Pianos ever offered in this citv, con F sisting of every size. style and finish, from Bos- ton and New York celebrated manufactories, ranging in prices from $175 to $600. Old Pianos taken in part payment for new, lib- eral discounts for cash. Also, always on hand, Accordeons, Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Strings, &c. {17> PIANOS FOR RENT, by the evening, month, quarter, or year JOHN F. ELLIS, au 20 306 Pa. ave , near 10th street. SENSIBLE BALK. GENTLEMAN PASSING ONE OF OUR elegant private houses, accidentally heard the following sensible talk between two lad.es, who were standing inthe door. One of them, it is thought, was from thecountry. She oo to be looking over along memorandum. The cther was heard to say: ‘If you buy any Albata Forks or Spoons, or Cutlery, go to FRANCIS on Sev- enth street ; what you buyof him = can depend upon. He has every ureful house! eeping article, and his prices are certainly modora‘e.’? au 18- WOOD AND CUAL. E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL those who may favor us with their patronage with the best article of fuel at the following Bar Wood.. Hickory do cl] 0 Stove oa White Ash Egg Coal Red Ash....0.. ae Lhe Cumberland Lump. . U7 Persons ee ae in fuel for the winter would do well by alg 7 usacall. All orders left at P. J. Steers’ store, No. 487th street, between D and E streets, or at our office, wiil be promptly filled. 2,240 lbs. given to ton JOHN W MYERS,& CO, Office and Yard corner of G and 22d streets, au 5-Im 4 First Ward. PAUL STEVEN Justice of the Peace, Notary Publi: lice Magistrate 2d Pistrict. ROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL nd Pe- business requiring the services of M. or Notary Public, Acknowledgment of 8, taking Depositions, Affidavits, &c., either at the office or at party’s residence, aiall times. Office on Tit street, east side, a few doors north of Pa avenue. Open from 7a. m. to 10 at night. au S2w THE ADJOURNMENT UF CONGR: EMBERS OF CONGRESS AND U ers leaving thecity havethe op nity 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 Fancy Goods to discontinue the business. We have a large assortment of Fancy Desks, Dres:ing Cases, Work Boxes, Cabas, Statueties, Canes, Forte Monnaies, Card Cases, Jet Uma- ments, Fine Fans, &c. A assortment of supericr Plated Ware. Our of Tollet Articles, Soaps, one ment in the ci &c , com! wets’ eer and no article but of the Dest of its kind. - GALLIGAN & CO. 370 Pa. evenue, under au 12-10 Browns’ AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. DMINISTRATOR’S SALE et Greceries, Liquers, and Stere Fixtures.—OnMON- PAY WORNING, August 25th, at re gy 1 shall sell, by order of the ¢* ’s Court, at the store of the late Patrick Fitzpatrick, on 74 between G6 and H streets north, bis Groceries and Liquors. viz: M . Vi Flour Brooms, Bucke's, Tubs, Mat+, &c. ‘ogether with the Store Fixtures, consisting of Counters, Stand Casks, Scales and Weights, Wheelbarrows, &c. redit of Oud 80 days Tos eigen eae cl notes, bearing tneaet, i au 20-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct By JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer, IRA ME HOUSE AND LOT aT Auction. F On MONDAY AFTERNOON, « 18th at 6 o’clock, on the premises, 1 shall Part of Lot No. 1, in Square No. 477, fronting 21 feet on north Q street, between Fifth and Sixth streets west, running back 100 feet, with the improve- eg a of a two-story frame dwelling ouse. Terms: One-third cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed Of trust on the premises. au li-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. (7 The abeve sale is tpened until MONDAY AFTERNOON, Rout Sth, same hour and place. au 19 eo&d: Bv JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Tm USTEE’S SALE OF 23 SMALL LOTS, fronting 20 feet ™. rt nue, between th virtue of a deed of trust duly recorded 1 J. A. 8., No. 109, folios 259, 260, 261, and 262, I shali geil on the premises, on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, at 53 ©’clock p.m., Lots Nos x 2,3, 4, and 5, in subdivision of Square No. 15. Also, Lots Nos. 1,2, 3.4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12,20, 21, 22, 23, 24,’ and 26, in ‘subdivision of Square south of Square No. 915. The above Lots are very desirably Jocated on Maryland avenue, between Sth and 9th streets east, fronting 2u feet each on Maryland avenue and D street north, running back to a 15 feetalley Terms: One-third cash; balance in s'x and twelve montis, for notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest, Government title. HORACE EDBELIN, Trustee an 2i-d J.C. McGUIRE, Avct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ERY SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD Ferni- at Auction.—On THURSDAY, the 2th instant, I shall sell, at16 o’clock a m, at the residence of Mr. Dant, on E street north. between Second and Third streets west, immediately north of Mechanic’s row, a very superior assort- ment of Furntture, viz : Fine Rosewood Damask Brocatel covered Parlor ret, consisting of French Sofa, two Tete-a- Tetes, two Cestor Arm, one Reception, and fovr Parlor Chairs Two fine Gothic Gilt-frame Oval French plate Mii rrors eo Marble-top Centre Table and Fancy ‘able Three fine Walnut Marble-top Dressing Bureaut One do do Hat treeand Extension Diaing Table £ix fine Walnut Bedsteads Oak Armend other Chairs China, Glass, Crockery, and Stone Ware ix fine Curied Hair Mattresses Boisters and Pillows Twelve pair fine Englirh s!lk bound Blankets Fine Tapestry. Ingrain Stair Carpets and Rods A large lot of Passage and Dining-room O11 loth Kefrigerato’, Cooking Stove, with an excellent assor.ment of Kitchen requisites With many other articles which we deem un- neeessary to enumerate Terms: Under #W, cash ; over 83 a credit of two, three, and four months, fer notes satisfac - torily endorsed, bearing interest. The above described stock of furniture is nearly new, and of very superior styleand finish, and tne sale will be weil worthy of the attention of per- sons Wishing to purchase. 2a 22. A.GREEN, Auct. LIST OF UNCLAIMED PACKAGES AINING IN THE OFFICE OF THE dams’ Express Company, Pennsylvania ue, Washin.ton, D. C., which, if not called for on or before i2th eptember next, wiil be sold at public auction in Baltimore to pay charges : Adams, TO Lowe, A Ackerman, C Littl-ton, J K Bond, G Ww Locmis, 8 Birdsell, A Lowber, B Barchus, Tpos Lyman, C D Bromwell, M Levi. H Barnett, E Lundy. E K Bowie, DH Loveless, B Birch, SC Lecou se, Mons Burton, E L Laurie, E Brown, Rev 6 Lovitte, TA Birch, W Leng, 58 Baldwin, H Me:ropolitan M Inst Brady, BH Maynard, KE Boteler, 8 Miller. T Balley, J Mitchell, Cel DD Bowie, JO Maury, Miss Brown, A H Mills, J Bart, L Morten, J A Bartholomew, J Meade, C T Baylor, C G Mitchell, Col D D Benny, J J Matuska, J A Brown, HS Mobley, J H Ballman, J W Marsb, J F Buck, J A Martin, C Brown, M W, care Miller, T Brewer, M H Miles, O Browns — Meirno, S Burgan, 5 Booue, J B McGuire, J Becket, C M Mehafly, WR Brush, P Mobley, C W Bowie, R J Martini, JL Comd’t Navy Yard Modiut, D Christian & Clashey Mysell,JG Carlisle, J Manning, Cath’n Cox, PL McHugh, Mrs Cary, JH Mardles, J Chapman. W Myers, T Cock, JB Massey, G T Cory, Dr Maloney, M J Casey, JD Miller, & P Carter, J Marshall, W Cantin, JSC Martin, J Chew, BW Miller J J Co eman, H Marsh, G W Corere, 3 Norris, B B Derby, RC Norboys, Mrs DeCamp, J L Nimmo, J T Dodd, J B Osborn, J W Douglass, 8S E Ogden, ML Dablzreen CA Offutt, A J De Leon, T Publisher City Directory Duer, Lt J Parker, 8 Du Bois, Mons Porter, R Evans, Sirs E Parutter, P ERG Phe'ps, D T Fanner, M J Plan, d Frash, D Pinny, Miss A Furse, J Pearson, W @ Franciser, T Reading, J R Freeh, E B ‘Reynolds, JC French, J Kepublican Association Farley, Miss Rhees, W F Fraley, Miss L. Ringeld, T — xen poses wo c Griffith, inggold, 6 n, John Sangstock, Chas Garder, M Smich, A Holbrok, Miss Smith, John Herman, M Secourle, Mons Heath, 8 P Sage, Hon R 5 pre Te R ona ing. cD ‘ervey, Mbbern. Harve ha T Smita, , unisberger, i rea Ae jarper, Dr FE) er Hamett, J ttcben ts Heard, T Schmit, T Hopping, M Sleever, J P Hunter, R MJ Seaman, A G Hughes, Even Sm Am Hough, Miss GO ‘St John, Sam"! Heaton, 8 Fs pon Es Hersh, ® Tay or a arris, Mrs NO Toppon, Houghton, L Tyler, W . Heiss J P Ps Hackett, J JH d “nes, R = Th 4 N ohnson, WC Train, Jones, T W Tenley, Miss N O Johnson, C A Voss, 3 M Jackson, O Whitman. 6 Iwt Wilson, O E King, J Williams, Miss J Kelly, 83 Williams, E Kidder, BA eaver, Z Kunl, & White, G Kahlser, R Weod, J Keebler, G Wells, D Kean, John Woodrum, J King, Miss A Worcester, J R Kirby, W A Walker, Capt N M Kimmel, Col Wallace, J Kennard, Dr Willett & W Kennedy, RevG W Welland, H Kennedy, @ W Zeigler, G W N. B.—Persons calling for above must pro- duce receipts for same. aug 19 eodt A. JAS. PALLS, Agent. OLD HAMS! OLD HAMS! ‘EB HAVE weet Shegl | hg hk 3 scarce entice "KING & BURCHELL, auld cor. Vermont sye., and 1 street. | TELEGRAPH NEWS. —_——__—____—_ FROM TEE ASSOCIATED PRESS. SY H@USE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. pe ll cl The Steamship Nautilus New Onteaxs, Aug. 22 —The steward of the steamship Nautilus ons to be lost) bas been picked up near the Balize, Dearly dead from Xposure and exhaustion, and an able to tell his story. He is perhaps the sole Survivor of thore on board of the Nautilus When he encountered the late terrible storm Baltimore Markets a conte: Aug 28 —Fiour bas advanced. ‘ales of Howard strect at $6,373; mills at $6.50. -geelargtariad Wheat is rather better ; good to rime whi $1 40a1 53; and reds $1.80.) a0" xt eg improved ; white 58260 cts ; yellow 60a61 cts. New York Markets. New Yor«, Aug. 23 —Flour has advanced; sales of 8,500 bble.; good State $6 20; ine Ohio $6 55: a1 Wheat is higher; Southern red $1.57; Western white $1 64a] 65 Corn has advasced ; sales of 25,000 bushels, Southern mixed 66, white 71, and yellow 67c. Pork is buoyant; sales of 350 bbls; mesx $19 25a$19 374. Beef is steady; sales of 250 bois; repacked mers $10 50a$11. Lard is firm sales of 200 bbls at 13¢0. Whisky is bigher, sales of 300 bbis; Obio $54 cents. ee ——_____ GEORGETOWN CORKESPONDENCE. Grongetown, August 23, 1856. Joe Miller, the individas! who cut Clark with a knife, was arrested yesterday ornicg and taken before Justice Reaver, »bo com- mitted him to jail. Tt is rumored this morning that a break has occurred on ourcanal near Hancock It is reportec, however, that it is not eof much mag- nitude, and will not require more than two or three days to repair it. We have been requested by some of the sufferers to notify certain persons living con- tiguous to the Little Falls, who are in the ha- bit of milking cows that do not belong to them, that the eye of suspicion is upon them, and that unless they desist from the dishonest practice steps will be taken to cause them to — for the offence. ‘A word to the wise, ° c The first cargo of coal to be unloaded at the Lonaconing Coal Company's depot was ran into the aqueduct this morning. It will not, however, unloaded by the new Process, the boat not being prepared for it. The contract for furnishing the poor of our city with wood the ensuing winter has been series toMr M. L. Williams, at $5.45 per cor Business upon our canal during the week ending to-day has been tolerably brisk. There has been 67 arrivals of boate; 53 from Cum- berland, bringing about 5,800 tons of coal; 3 with wheat. 3 flour, 4 lime-stone, 1 wood, 1 bark, 1 timber, and 1 empty. The tolls at the Georgetown collestor’s office amount to about $3,000. At the sugar sale by E S. Wright, on the wharf of F. and A. H- Dodge yesterday, the entire cargo of the brig Star Light, Captain Cook, consisting of 265 hogsheads of sugar, and tweoty cf molosses, was disposed of at $8 25a $9 85 for the former, and 5)a5le per gallon for the latter The offerings of beef cattle at Drover’s Rest yesterday, amounted to only 200 head, 140 of which was taken by District butchers at $3a $ton the hoof. equal to $6a$8 net, the re- maining 60 head was driven on to Baltimore Sheep searce, selling during the week at $250 a$3 per head Since our last the flour market has become quite firm, with a tolerably active demand at $6.25 for standard brands, which shows an advance of l2ge. pér bbl. Wheat has ar- rived rather slowly, and chiefly in wagonr, aod is selling at $1 30a$1 38 for red and white. Aneivats.—Schr Vapour, Hopson, New York, to Swanton coal company ; steamer Dia- mond St Kirwan, Baltimore, to Hyde 4 Da- videon ; Schr. Hamilton, Hopkins, New York, to P&AH Dodge; Schr Cumberiand, Chase, New York. to Geo. Waters; Schr Rio Grande, Benerson, Salem, Mass , to order. Spectator Narrow Escare or Screntieic Gertie MEN.—Ata late meeting of the Natural History Society, a rattlesnake ‘ound in Milton, Mass., and suppored at the time to have been killed, was p-esented to the Society. This rattlesnake having been immersed in alchohol for half an hour or more, and generally supposed to be dead, was taken from the bottle, and an ex- amination of the fangs and other organs about the mouth was made by the Curotor oi Her- petology and others. Upon being replaced in the jar of alchohol, the reptile came to life and struggled violently, convincing the opore- tors that they had exposed themselves to no suall amount of danger, in their manipula- tions. —Boston Trav., Aug. 19. LANK BOOKS, FOOLSCAP, LETTER, Note, gilt-edged and all kinds of Pa En- velopes, &xtension Pencils, and I olders, for sale at FERGUSON'S. au 2 483 Seventh st ATKOBE’S gute cansteon edition, re- vised. en’ and impro’ Just published : ni _au is FRANCK TAYLOR. MASEEREL AND CODFISH — 50 bbls No.3 New Mackerel 2500 lbs Codfish Just received per S-hooner Fairfax, and for sale by BARBOUR & SEMMES, au 1l-eo6t No. 65 Louts evenue. TO HOUSEKEEPER peEseons WISHING TO PU HASE superior Table or Pocket Cutlery, — Su- ver Plated or Albata Ware, fine Japanned Tes ‘Trays or Toilet Sets, an excellent Clock, Tea or Coffee Un, Enamelled Kettle, Saucepan, F ur- ene ore al = hundred sagen eye ay need evi jousekeeper, do well to on FRANCIS just above Oda Fellows’ Ha'l, on Seventh street He has good articles, ‘his prices are low. jv tf ISLAND ACADEMY. FRENCH AND ENGLISH ACADEMY for the instruction of young ladies will be open September Ist, by a lad) years experience in teaching, and having resided s me yeers on ‘he Island, solicits the patronage of ber former friends and others who desire the success of a bigh class schcol in that partof the city. The system of ins‘ruction will comprise all branches taught in first ciass academies, and the manners and morals of pupils will receive strict attention. A preparatory school for children will be attached to the Academy, and the rudiments of French will be taught gratis. Com; it masters will be en- for ueges, Music, Painting, “og i ¢. References and terms made known by ad- dressing ‘ACADEMY,’ Star Office. au 12-im BE READY FOR WIRT: LL PERSONS WISHING THEIR FUR- naces, Latrobes, Radiators, Cooking Stoves, &c., rep:ired or qeiaeger will do ny er orders with me without delay, now tnepated wo exreue —_ work with despatch, it workmen. by competent workTAS. SKIRVING, Wash Stove ’ au -eott 8. E. corner av. and (ith st. LIBERTY HALL, Penn. avenue, between 13th and 14th streets. HE PROPRIETORS RESPECTFULLY announce that they bave added a number ef private rooms to their establishment and they are se meeigs furnish parties with all reasonable Ht x Meals tarnished at all hours, and their Wines, Liquors, Segars, &c , are of the best guality. auisiwe ’ "HAMMACH & COX. NOTICE. EN. WALTER JUNES AND CHARLES Gries yonEs have removed their office to street, betweea 3dand 4th streets. Pies ame ll ober courts States ai : beg int Le puaict of Columbia. Gen. Walter retired from general prac- Meg een any fo and do his best to ad- vance the ‘of clients by written “ by ail other nosttel aad argu ts, and by other mn ener Srertions. jy53m MEDICAL CARD. . H. PERABEAU, GERMAN HOMEO- Dipattic payelcian. has the honor to offer his to inhabitents of Washington and vicinity. Ofice and Reridence on I street, No. 158, be- Poe BO OA et aienete