Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1856, Page 3

Crimtyat Covrt.—The Sullivan case was , Seaman Heiseman being was at Beckert’s on the 4th July ; about 8 o’clock in the morning was sitting with his wife and some gentlemen under the trees; saw some ark for beer; Captain Bel strike him; Si and Bell put his hand to words that passed, Sullivan, and asking him to this the push was given; ut his hand to bis Desh? ned wont ward the INHALATION IN DISEASES OF THE LUNGS. Drs. Hunter & Williams, Physicians for Diseases of the Chest. 524 North Charles street, Baltimore. great success which has attended the practice of Inhalation by Dr. Hunter and his ry form of Pulmona- EVENING STAR. “LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Monday at the usual hour, with all the mem- bers present except Mesars. Baldwin and Mc- Wm. E. Hutchinson, Esq , member elect from the Sixth Ward to su} eaused by the bis seat as a member of the Mr. Fisher presented the peti duties of Canal on the stand ; said jullivan not to | associates in treatin; ry diseases is now established bey: Dr. Williams, associate of the the office, may be consuited in Washingt 12th and 29th of each month. The next visit wil be on Friday, the 29th instant, fice 260 Pennsy , was qualified, and took Ivania avenue, over Me Board. Voss’s Jewelry Si ition of F. Lit- ion for d’scharg issioner for the eastern division of the canal from the 23d November, 1855, to the 16th June, 1856, at the same rate astern commissioner at peg cimbsont % eA Ss EN MA . &. to - CARSON, o!l of Alexandria. (Alex. Gaz. & Marlboro’ Gaz please copy) * room; his back was to Si was struck; Bell said to Sullivan “‘aon’t fight,” and wanted to treat the party; Eggleston was by im at the time; is posi u the man; didn’t notice anythin it being behind Sullivan, he couldn’t see what was in his hand; th gave the blow had his hat on; can’t say that Eggleston had or had not his hat on; could see Sullivan’s face by the window; Sullivan took the light w down again; saw Sullivan's mo he was at the window; he just set the light down and went and pushed Bell; don’t know Eggleston, but the man with Sallivan was shorter than Sullivan Nancy Heiseman, called—Mr. Walter interpreting.—Was at Beckert’s the night of the fourth of July; saw the blow given; a tall man did it; was not positive that witness was the man; he had something in his hand, and witness was afraid of him; saw others fighting around there; the tall man had a hat on: saw the push; there was a general fight; after the push Bell put his hand to his back, and then went into the bar by the next door. called.—Was at Beckert’s on the fourth of July when Kohrman was killed; ner there; saw Bell when he got pushed; Sullivan took the candle and tried to throw it, but set it down in; he went down and gave Bell the push, an and went into the door; saw something glitter in the prisoner’s hand when he gave the push; don’t know what it was; has no doubt prisoner is the man; saw Bell dead in the bar-room af- terwards; Sullivan had a little black hair around his lips; the man who struek the blow had his hat on; didn’t see any one but the prisoner advance on Bell: didn’t see any one by Sullivan when the blow was struck; never saw Sullivan before; first saw him about 8 o'clock that evening immediately before the in no act of violence; didn’t hear Sullivan say he had been insulted. Erben Geier called —Was at Beckert’s on the 4th of July; saw Sullivan strike Bell; Bell put his hand to his back and went in the positive the prisoner isthe man; never saw Sullivan before. Mrs. Padgett called —Knows the prisoner; saw him on the 4th of July, at night, without a hat, running down the street; he went into Mrs. Eggleston’s; heard him say he had killed a map; he came from the direction of the Park; there was no one with him then; didn't notice blood on his person; witness lives about a square and a half from the Park; lived in Swampoodle at the time ‘of the Edwards trial; was a witness then; saw Tanner at Eggleston's house, the night of the 4th, after the house was searched; Sullivan was dressed in light of pay given to the eas i f his suspension ; referred the time o ad» il ecarig aaa officer or officers ar Ae ns —— or —- for the ndin: , OF in any pa deg f cg copeiation, he or th is or their individual improperly ex- saitled = laid on Mr. Towles, from claims committe, favorably on the bills for the relief of Henri- etta Parpeces Ave Dunlop, and Richard cy are ee report on the bill from the Aldermen for the relief of Ann Sharkey, and from its further con- to—and the bill passed. Mr. Watterston reported a bill authorizin; the Mayor to sdopt the iron pump in lieu the wooden one now in use; postponed for one rted back the bill providing the brick bridge across the Wasbington canai at New Jersey avenue and for other purposes, as amend and recommended a concurrence therein ; concurred in. ‘The President introduced a bill making ap- ropriations for the contingent and other ex- penses of the public schools ; Mr. Walkerintroduced a market house to be erected from Tenth to Eleventh streets, in the centre of Louisiana avenue, 521 feet in length, with suitable benches for the same, for the accommodation of the country people and hucksters that now ennsylvania avenue. and that the sum of $3,000 be appropiiated to build d papers of Philip Kraft were withdrawn from the files of the Board and re- On the 26th instant, KATE, daughter of the late pa and Mary A. McKvoy, in Her friends and funeral on ‘rhursda: Tesidence of Mrs. M Fand@ ae 23d year of acquaintances are invited to at ¥ y evening at 3 o’cl’k, jurphy, on 9th — (Baltimore and Alexandria papers copy) On Tuesday evening, the 26th inst, EDITH, only daughter of James P. and Rebecca Raymond. lace from No 435N ‘hursday at 4 o’clock p. case exceed the ity for the amount s0 woke contracted to be ex; funeral will take stre3t, corner of 13th, on & ihe friends of the family are invited to at- (Union and Intelligencer please copy At Berryvil’e, Virginia. whither she had HANNAH J, asked to be discha: sideration ; disa; on the 18th instan‘> he benefit of her health, ASHINGTON, daughter of Perrin Weshington, Esq., of this city. ANTED—THE SERVICES OF A GEN- tleman who is qualified to impart tion in the higher branches of an English educa- ns. Address ‘(J H,”’ stating for the repair tion, in private lesso: terms and reference, Box 5 Star office. ANTED—A CULORED SERVANT, TO do the work of a smal! family. #lave’pre- To one peizectly ecmpetent, obedient and Tmanent employment and good wages will Best of reference req 491 Thirteenth street, corner of C. ANTED—BOARDERS TO OCCUPY several comfortable rooms at No. 425 E street between 7th and Sth streets. $$$ _—— Oren ANTED IMMEDIATEL Y—AT THE Georgetown Coll: cook. Enquire at the College ANTED—A WOMAN TO COOK, WASH and iron. Also, a Girl as child’s nurse and echambermaid Good recommendations required. it No. 8 North A st , Capitol HiIl. Bell turned round bi" directing a ulred. Call at 108 the same; refe ‘The petition ap act; Bell was eng: pers of Corbin Baker were les of the Board and . oduced a bill authorizing the hiring of bulls for the use of the several Wards; taken from the Mr. Lloyd intr ANTED—A MAN THAT UNDER- stands general farm work, the care and management of horses, and capable of attending market. He must read and write, sober, honest, and wll recommended. Apply at Locust HMll p street road, near the first toll gate. . Mr. Orme introduced a bill for the grading and gravelling of E street north, from Ninth to Tenth street west ; passed. Also, a bill for street north, from EE ing = graveling E ANTED—A GOOD OYSTER OPENER nth to Eleventh sti : = fad see ‘o Eleventh street Apply to CHAS. WEKNER. au 26-31% ANTED—FOR A SMALL FAMILY, A to cook, wash and make herse’f ly at SHILLINGTON’S ore, corner 4} street and her introduced a bill making an ap- propriation for gravcling N street north, be- tween Tenth and Fourteenth streets west, and for other purposes ; p: Mr. Walker report generally vseful 5 q Book and Stationery ed a bill from the Alde:- men authorizing the construction of a sewer on Third street west ; passed The President laid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor announcing the death of Hon. James Meacham. Mr. Jefferson moved that a select committee of three be appointed to take into considera- tion the above communication ; agreed to, and the President appointed Messrs. Jefferson, Lloyd, and Kennedy said commitiee. The joint resolution frem the Board of Al- dermen granting the use of the market space to W. C. Manahan to exhibit his circus com- SERVANTS WAN TED.—WANTED, A good Cook and Washer fora small family. — Also, a German Walting Girl and Chambermaid, Apply at 184 1 street, near2'st. ANTED—A WHITE GIRL, TO COOK. Highest wages wi"! be paid. apply unless they have the best written recom- mendations. Apply at No. 25 Indiena avenue. Mr. Keese was recalled, to show how Mrs. Padgett was summoned, but the testimony was not admitted. The District Attorney now proposed to call Mrs. Eggleston az a witness; which was ob- jected to by Mr Martin, counsel for defence, on the ground that her husband (Eggleston) stands indicted also for the murder of Kobr- man, and that she ought not to be required to testify in a ma‘ter of so much personal inte- rest to her husband and herself. The District Attorney replied, insisting upon the competency of Mrs. Eggleston asa ANTED—A GOOD TWO-STORY Brick House, neatly furnished, at a moderate rent. ee ee Star Office and state terms, &c. t ANTED IMMEDIATELY—AN EXPE- petent Nurse, to takecharge of children and assist in sewing. Also, a good Cook, washer and ironer. Gordon presented the petition of Wil- liam McLane, asking for the remission of a fine ; referred. Alse, introduced a bill making an ap) ation for repairing gutters in the Sixtn An adjouroment taking place at this time, rienced and com the court resumed its decision upon the point f . 266 H street. at issue until this morning. = eae AN TED—WANTEKED—WANTED—TO On the onening of the court this morning, find persons in want of the following ar the trial of pullivan was resumed. The question of the admissibility of the tes- timony of the wife of Eggleston was further argued by Martin and Morgan for the defence, istrict Attorney forthe United States. The Court decided that the evidence could not be received, the witness being incompe- tent through having a direct interest in the d Mr. Turton introduced a bill making an appropriation for digging a drain on the west side of Sixteenth street west, from L street north to the alley in the centre of the square French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Ol! Paintings, large and smail Tackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and a:y size Looking Glasses, or other work In the gilding line done to order with dispatch. Also, 2 lot of cast-iron Bracketts, suitable for shelving, &c.,on hand, ‘l'erms moderate to sult the times, for cash. N.B.—Uid Work Regtit,and Looking Glass Plates Inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House, 1 JOHN WAGNER, _ Boarding. RS. SPALDING, ON THE CORNER OF F and 9th streets, can accommodate boarders, either permanent or transient. OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES, ON ‘THE 3. W corner of Pennsylvania avenue and %h street pared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with their patronage. Transient or table board can be obtained. OARD —TWO LARGE RENT.—One very handsomely furnished. e size single room su/table for a gen- joard can be had on the most reason- able termsifdesired. The situation is cool and Pleasant, having a large yard attached is desira- ble for afamily with children. No. 468 ‘Tenth street, between D and E. RS. BANNERMAN, CORNER OF 9TH and E streets, has several good cant, which she offers with board on reasonable She can accommodate several table board- Mr. Jefferson reported the following joint resolutionz in relation to the death of James Meacham ; whiz was passed : esolved, c., That the death of the Hon James Meacham, representative in Congre:s from Vermont, intelligence of which has lately reached us, is the subject of deep and meian- choly regret to the Corporate Authorities and people of Washington, to whom he was en- deared by his many high and amiable per- sonal qualities, but more especially for the zeal and interest which, as chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia in the House of Representatives, he in our public schools and upon all subjects involving the prosperity and welfare of this metropolis and the District at large, and for the industry and talents with which he labored * on all oceasions te secure us a bearing and beneficial legislation in the Congres3 of the Nationa Tugeatre.—Another large and brilliant audience assembled last night at the National, and a better amused house we never saw. The applause was continuous and most hearty, indeed approaching at times to the lorence, with great good- tual calls for re- nature, yielded to the petitions of her songs additional labor thus imposed upon her must have been most severe, especially considering the arduous nature of the parts she had to sustain in the two pieces in which she ap- peared—‘‘ Irish Assurance’’ and the protean farce of ‘‘ Mischievous Annie,”’ in the latter of which she assumed six different characters, Nothing but long practice in vocalization, as hack drivers or hotel porters, could have enabled sundry individuals in the es, last night, to raise and sustain isterous and pertinacious demands for the repetition of almost eve songs and dances introduced. thus protracting the performance beyond all reasonable limits. Probably it was their first visit to any thea- tre whatever, and thoy felt solicitous to get as much as possible for their money. Should these gentlemen favor the theatre with their fature presence, it is to be hoped they will become sufficiently acquainted with the pro- prieties of the place to exercise a little consid- eration for actors and audience. The bill of to-night is well calculated to show the astonishing versatility and vivacity of Mrs Florence; and also the excellence of Mr. Florence in Irish parts. ever manifested Resolved, That we most sincerel thize with his family and friends at ROOMS FOR esolved, That a copy of these resolutions be drafted, and the Mayor be and is hereby requested to transmit the same, duly authenti- cated, to the family of the deceased. The President laid before the Board a com- munication fromthe Mayor in relation to the credits and balances of the Washington Asy- lam ; referred. Also, a communication from the Mayor, transmitting a communication from William Wise, commissioner of the western section of thecanal ; referred. ‘The Board took up forconsideration the bill preseribing struck measure for oats; passed. ‘The bill from the Aldermen authorizing a footway to be laid off and paved ina forty feet alley in square No. 465, and tor other pur- poses, was referred. The Board took up the bill from the Alder- men to provide for the registration of all per- ‘ons in the city of Washington subject to the school tax, and for other purposes Mr. Lioyd moved tw amend the bill by add- ing to the end of the first section the following “ The names of persons in each pre- ¢cinet so returned to be in separate lists.’’ Pending which motion » message was re- ceived from the Aldermen, stating that that Board was ready to meet in joint session for the election of police magistrates. Whereupon the Board took a recess for the Purpose ; and the joint meeting having elect- aoe 31 the police magistrates, the Coureil resumed proceeded to consider the amendment of Mr. Lloyd pending. The further consideration of the bill was aed until Monday next. Board then took up the bill from the Alderman supplemental to and amendatory of the act approved March 15, 1854, in relation to the salaries of the teache: equalizing the pay of teachers of the male primary schools, and autho: pointment of cub-assistant teachers ; Pp The bill from the same Board athe payment of the commissioners ot the late ®pectal election in the Sixth Ward was passed. The Loard then adjourned. one of the many ‘EXCURSION No. 2. REPETITION OF THE EXCURSION TO OLD POINT, PORTSMOUTH, NORFOLK, GOSPORT NAVY YARD, STEAMSHIP COLORADO, RIP RAPS, FORTRESS MONROR, U.8. NAVAL HOSPITAL, CHESAPEAKE BAY BY DAYLIGHT, PINEY POINT, &c, &., &c. HE LARGE AND 8AFESTEAMER POW- HATAN, Capt. C. Mitcaett, will Repeat her Last Plea.ant Trap, o’clock on FR Come, why will you suffer all the ills of bed- bugs, cockroaches, moths, ants, and every other species of insects when Lyon’s Magnetic Powder will surely rid your house of all such For sale at Shillington’s Book selling and Sta’ ment, Udeon Building, corner Four-and-a-half street and Penn’a aveuue. rsion Party for Old Pvint, £o., r Powhatan on Friday next, will be accompanied by Withers’ brass and string band, a mention of which was omitted in the advertisement heretofore published—so, Terp- sichoreans will have an op: ping it on the light fantastic toe. Washington at 6 DAY EVENING, the and Alexandria at 7; stopping going and return The steamer will arrive at Polnt on Saturday morniny; thence to Nor- folk, Portsmouth, &c.; leaving Portsmouth on Saturday at 6 o’clock, for Old Point, arriving there by 7 p. m , where she will remain until 12 o'clock on Sunday, at that hour leaving for Washington, arriving at home on Monday morning about 6 at Piney Point. omy its session, and Larcexigs.—Within a week past, many small robberies have been perpetrated in the city. The police officers have been actively eneaged in the search for the thieves, but eo far they have escaped, the testimony against those suspected being insufficient to hold them. Passengers by this trip lose only Saturday from usiness; cross Chesapeake Ba) ass twenty-four hours ut the most renowned and justly celebrated Watering Piace im the South, ortification iu America, rend Dress Parade on Sunday morn- Moy the Ocean Burf Bathing, c. &s. dance of time will be allowed to visit the United States shi vania, the largest and most elegantly ti sel in the world,—the Government D: itself a great mechanical curlosity,—t e Gosport being the most extensive iu our coun- its branches and departments in full operation,—the new steamship ted States Hespital,— Public Bulldings, &c., &c. Withers’ B.ass and String Band will accom- the Excursion. ‘Tickets for round trip have been placed at the unusua! low price of $2.50; Children and Xer- vants half price; a gentieman and two ladies $6; to Piney Point and Secure your tickets eariy, they are limited, and may be had at Dr. Kidwell’s Store, Georgetown ; Kilis’s Piano Store, ard ‘Taylor & "s Bookstore, betweea 9th and lth strects, iflington’s, cor. 4} sireet, and Ur. Walsh, Refreshments, Meals, &c , will be furnished N. cetera Esq , and his polite and gen- ASSAULT AND Batreny.— Yesterday, a white man was knocked down, beaten, and robbod by a colored man in the Seventh Ward. injured man is not able to give evidence at present, but will be able to identify the as- sailant when arrested. f " rs in the public Ing at 8 o'clock, ¢: rizing the ap- Fishing, Crabbing, Onty 12) cents for a oorrect likeness of Buchanan, Fillmore and Fremont. the agent, A. Adamson, Seventh street, oppo- site to the Post Office. 20 cents a hundred. Tar Franxurm Engine Company, da fine lot on D street, near Thir- Seenth, the removal of the old engine house cu Fourteenth street will be commenced im- iately, and the erection of the new one on The members of the Colorado,—Unt- Adhesive Kaan! oa FILtuore anv Dongtson Great Song Book, only 10 cents, for sale at A. Adaweon’s, Sev- enth street, opposite to the Post Office. —George McCallion, dis- D atrset coon begun. company are well pleased with the site se Warcu Rerurns. orderly, fine and costs. . Brurait Y.— Complaint was made to Capt. Mills, of the Auxiliary Guard, last night, that & man, residing on Seventh street, near M, had dreadfully veaten his wife and cut her The neighbors were fearful that her, as he had made threats of A warrant was issued ——+~- 20 —The public will please take notice igned or had anything to ubdlication of the Republi- y Buel & Blanchard of this illing of Thomas ecessary as wy do with a certain violence toward her , for hia arrest. A Fixe Trip iz that advertised by the Wash- ington Light Infantry for Old Point, Norfolk, and Portsmouth on the 12th of Septem@er, when they celebrate their twentieth anniver- sary. As the Infantry never do things by halves, this excursion may be expected to be a id affair. ‘atse ALanu.—The fire companies were called out last night about 10 o’clock by an alarm of fire. They pulled their apparatus a Jong distance through the streets, bhe alarm false returned to their engine houses, beeen OE a nc TEN DOLLARS REWARD. O8T.—ON SATURDAY NIGHT A POCK- ET BOOK, containing a small sum of money and papers, the latter of w: any one save the owner. ‘rhe finder wili receive theabove reward by leaving the same at the Star Pennsylvania avenue J. D.RYNARD. REWAKD.—STRAVED OR STOLEN from the Centre Market on Satur- day last, the 23d instant, a red COW, with white face and dark : above reward will be paid on delivering tue Cow to me at stall No 51 wagon yard on 7th street. name appears appended to it. ‘b are of no value to Blacksmith, Eighth street, vi between D and E ———<$<< Drev or rae Biack Vomwit.—The Demo- cratic Freeman of Hudson, which swallowed Fremont and after a struggle of two days gave pendent Watchman, at Athace, has thrown up the Fremont and Daytonticket. its attack was milder,—A/bavy Atlas. Office, or at No. 383 AUCTION SALES. By WALL, BARNARD & CO Aucti AROUCHE AY AUCT! —On RS- DAY MORNING, August ih eae, in front of our Auction Rooms, at rt account of whom it may concern— 1 Second Hand Barouche. Terms at sale. lt WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auct’ra. By JAS. c. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ANDSOME MARBLE MANTELS Public Auetion.—On TUESDAY Pal clock, on TERNOON ber 24, clock in tee bulidia Enown as the blk Star Om ei on D street 1 streets, sell to the highest bidder forces | small z handsome Wave Remo i Mantels Sale positive, % wane au 27-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. fines PUBLIC 18 RESPECTFULLY informed that the valuable pro) rty which is advertised by Charles B. Calvert, +) at private sale is not sold, and will be sold at public auction on TUESDAY, the 24 day of September, at 10 o’clock &. m, in the grove adjoining the Spa Spring at Bladensburg, Prince weorge’s county, No. 1 isa fine tract ot heavy and valuable tim- bered land, adjoinin, 8 SiG acres. » adj ig the Spa Spring, containing 0 2 is a fine piece of meadow land, containin, 25 acres, elt § the southern part of the town of Bladensburg, having on it several houses on ground rent. No. 3 is those beautiful building lots in the vil- lage of EllaviJ'e, but afew minutes’ walk from the Bladensbn:g depot. Each lot contains from three to ten acres ‘The terms will be very liberal, and made known on the vp sale. A)lof the above mentioned Property is hand- somely located, and presents many inducements and a rare opportunity to persons wishing to pur- chase afine tract of excellent land for a farm, a beautiful piece of rich meadow, or building sites for a country seat in a very elevatedand command- ing position. A. GEEEN, au 27-4 Auctioneer. HOUSE, SIGN AND | ORNAMENTAL PAINTING & GLAZING. GEORGE H. VARNELL, I YO. Sig LOUISIANA AVENUE, BETW. 6th and 7th streets, north side, has opened a branch bead 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 elther of his locations for doing bnsiness. All orders for Jobbing attended to Promptly and at the shortest notice, Ina workmanlike man- ner Thankful for past favors he wi'!, by assiduity and dispatch of work, hope to merit the contrnu- ance of the orders of his friends and the public generr'ly. au 2l lw A CARD. AM PREPARED TO ATTEND TO ALL orders ites to the duty of Scavenver of a vi Ward, if left at the following piaces o- wit: Mr. Quigley’s, corner 13th and C sts. Mr. ‘Tueker’s, on 7th street, at Maryland av. Mr. Samuel Pumphrey, corner of N and 4 sts Mr. Joun Kelley’s, 43g street between B and C, Island WILLIAM 8. MULLEN, au 21-6t* Seavenger WOOD AND CUAL. FE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY ALL jose who may favor us witb their patronage with the best article of fuel at the following prices: 26 00 per cord 00 Hickory d 7 00 1 Persons Ir ying in fuei the winter would do well by giving usaca"l. All orders left at P J. Steers’ store, No. 458 7th treat, between D and E streets, or at our office, will be promptly tilled 2,240 tbs. given to ton JOHN W MYERS,& CO, Office and Yard corner of G and 22d streets au 5-Im First Ward UNPARALLELED SUCCESS IN ART! The Masters of the Old School out-done by a Combination of Pencil and Sunlight HITEHURST’S IMPROVEMENT IN PHOTOGRAPHS, in Oil, Pastil, and Ivory colors excell all. They inconceiva ble beauties. For likeness and finish they out- strip al! other paintings yet unveiled te the world of art. Language ts too tame to describe them— they must be seen to be appreciated, and are in- deed the gems cf the present age ‘hose desir- ons may have these paintings taken either from life, or manified, or copied from old daguerreo- Pes. toany agrecable size, even to that of life. is mezzotint Photograhs, just introduced, may Le multiplied from the result of one sitting to thousands of copies, whil+ each subsequent copy is equal to the first; thus rendering the price, 1: a nuniber of copies are taken, at about the same as for lithograpas Ambrotypes, or imperishable Glass Pictures, taken in great perfection. Gailery, on Pennsyivania avenue, between 1 and 6th streets. J_H. WHITEHURST. au 23-lw* - ~ ACADEMY OF MUSIC, J P. CAULFIELD, FROM DUBLIN, IRE- e land, having made Washington his resi- dence, will open his Musical Academy on the first Monday of September, at Carusi’s Saloon, in the north room, entrance on 11th street, where be iutends teaching in Classes the various branches of Music by the celebrated systern of Logler, now in general use in the London Academies.’ ‘The classes will be as follows, namely: Piano For'e 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 either of the above branches. hour each twice a week, $40 per quarter; half an hour, $20 per quarter. those already advance in music, $50 per J.P. CAULFIELD will also attend in town two aye in the week. Please ee ae the Music Store of George Hil- bus, orat tbe Piano Store of John F. Ellis. au l4-eo3w* THE LAKES: FANCY BAZAAB! 504 Pennsylvania avenue. juarter. jeorge- Gow SILVER, PEARL, IVORY, PARI- an Marbie, Tortoise Shell, Papler Mache, Rosewood, Leather, Moroc 0, China, Biscuit, lass, Ebony, Steel, Berlin Iron, and every kind of Fancy Goods Porcelain, Alabaster, Bohemian may be had at THE LAKES. ‘They have also— The most choice American, French and German Pe.fumery and Cosmetics English Cutlery, Mathematical Instruments Drawing Materials and Stationery, and Combs and Brushes of every description. Would you make a present, adorn your per or embetlish your home? taste, aud call at au 6-tf THE LAKES. NOTICE. No. 506, LE street, between 3d and 4th streets Charles Lee Jones will practice in the Supreme Court of the United States and ali other courts held in the District of Columbia. Gen. Walter Jones, though mostly retired from general prac- toe, Will unite with him and do his best to ad- vance the success of clients by written statements and arguments, and by all ether needful end proper lions. jy 5-3m HE SUBSCRIBER, HAVING DETER. mined toclose #p 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 Sth day of the ensuing month, Septem- ber. Ali accounts not settled on that day will be placed in the hands of a collector for immediate settlement. PETER O’DONOGAUF, au 20-d2w Georgetown. ‘TON willdepartat the follow- ing hours: o* , Leave Washington...8, 10, 12, 2, 44, 0% Je 28-4 a N68 CORSON: Captain. Hk STEAMER GEORGE WASH Leave Alexandria 7%, 9, aie 1g, 3. SENSIBLE BALK. A GENTLEMAN PASSING ONE OF QUR elegant private houses, accidentally heard the following sensible talk between two ladies, who were standi inthe door. One of them, it is thought, wes from thecountry. She — to be looking over along memorandum. ‘The other was aarti say: wi you buy any Albata Forks or Spoons, or Cutlery, go to FRANCIS on Sev- enth street ; what you buy of him you can de| upon. He has every useful house! ing article, and his prices are certainly modorate.’? au is- _ EEP IT BEFORE THE PEUPLE; ‘That we keep constantly on hand gentle- men’s DRESS SHIRTS of every quality and ice, and made up after the latest styles and pat- We have received a new su) ply of Shirts, Prising tueeholcent pauermss sing the c 8. Moar iteation will t be particularly devoted to making Shirts to erder, and we confidently, be- ables to give salataction to us ive ion us with thelr orders Style and fit grrenias or no sale, GEO. H. B WHITK&CO., Gents Ppraishing Stare, Jy %8-tf 392 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th ots. [NEESER VED SALE OF VALUABLE TERNOON, August 27th, at 60’clock, om the premises, I shall Square 449, fronti oe 6th and 7th Of the city, within a short Terms: One-th' 12 months, with trest on the premises. duty J. A. 8., No. 109, folios 259 . 261. shali seil on the } on WEL the 27th instant, at 5 ©’clock iz 4, and5, in subdivision of east, fronting 20 and D street north, running back to a 15 feet alley One Lessons of one Lessons on the Urgan to son Consult economy and N. WALTER JONES AND CHARLES LEK JONES bave removed their office to a a ese TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. SY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. AUCTION SALES. THIS APTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Building Let.—On WEDNESDAY AF- se'l parts of Lots 4 and 5, in 31 feet on north L street, be- west, running back 124 ‘This lot is situated in a rapidly improvi wort distance of the market, ‘ird cash ; the residue in 6 and interest, secured by @ deed of Title indisputabie. an 25 3t J.C. Me@UIRE, Auct’r, Bv JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. SMALLLOTS, Maryland ave- Streets east.—By recorded = aj bi aah Lots Nos juare No. . on WED Pp. m. Also, Lots Nos. 1,2, 3.4,5,6,7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2,’and 25, fn ‘subdivision of Square south of Square No. 915. Fhe above Lots are very desirably located on Maryland avenue, between Sth and 9th streets feet each on Maryland avenue Terms: One-third cash; balance ins'x and twelve montiis, for notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest Government au2i-d le. HORACE EDELIN, Trustee J.C. McGUIRE, Avct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ERY SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD Farni- at Auction.—On THURSDAY, the 25:h instant, I shall sell, at iG o’elock a m, atthe residence of Mr. Dart, on E street north, between Second and Third streets west, immediately north of Meckanic’s row, a very superior assort- ment of Furniture, viz : Fine Rosewood Damask Brocatel covered Parlor set, consisting of French Sofa, two Tete-a- Tetes, two Castor Arm, one Keoeption, and four Parlor Chairs Two fine Gothic Gilt-frame Oval French plate Mirrors —, Marbie-top Centre Table and Fancy able ‘Three fine Walnut Marble-top Dressing Bureaus na do Hat-treeand Extension Diaing able Six fine Walnut Bedsteads Oak Armand other Chairs China, @lass, Crock Six fine Curied Hair Bolsters and Pillows Twelve pair fine English silk bound Blankets Fine Tapestry. Ingrain Stair Carpets and Rods A large lot of Passage and Dining-room Otlcloth Refrigerator, Cooking Stove, with an excellent assortment of Kitchen requisites With many other articles whieh we deem un necessary to enumerate. ‘Terms: Under $W, cash ; over @W acredit of two, three, and four months, for notes satisfac- torily endorsed, bearing interest. The above described stock of furniture is nearly new, and of very stperior style and finish, and the sale will be well worthy of the attention of per- sons wishing to purchase au 22-d A.GREE }, and Stone Ware attresses By A. GREEN, Auctioneer ANDS0ME HOUSEHOLD AND Kitch- en Farniiure at Auction.—On MONDAY, September ist, I shall sell at No. 428 F, between 6th and 7th streets, at 10 o’clock a.m , an excel- lent assortment of Fursiture, viz: Fine plush veivet covered Sofa Do walnut and mahogany ma:M@e-top Dressing Bureaus Do marble top Washstands and Centre Tables Do mahogany and walnut French BeeMtend= with Spring Mattresses Do walnut Whatnot, rocking and stuffed seat Chairs Do walnut Hat Tree, Bookcase, extension, din- ing, and other Tables Do mantle Vases, China, Glass, and Crocker Ware, among which fs one tine gold ban ‘Tea and Coffe Set, ivoiy handled Knives, nave eaten Castor, ‘Tea and Coffee Set, and Fy ‘alter Do Brocatelle and Lace Window Curtains end Ornaments Do feather Beds, Bedding, hair and other Mat- tresses Do Tapestry, three-ply, ingrain, and stair Car- and Rugs Ollcloth and Matting, Refrigerator Marle cane Chairs and spring Lounge Bath Tub and a qood lot of Kitchen ip pace With many otuer articles which we deem un- necessary to enwuerate. Terms: All sums under $25 cash; over #25, @ credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. The house 1s 2'so for rent, well fitted up with gas, cooking range, furnace to heat the house, and cistern In the yard Inquire of the subscriber. au A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ib etieetela THEATRE AT AUCTION. By virtue of a deed of trust from Wm H. Winder, to the subscribers, dated the 7th day of December, 1950, and recorded among the Land records of Washington county in Liver J.A.S., No. 20, folie 320, et seq., and at the request of the tarty secured thereby, we will proceed to sell, on THURSDAY, August25th, at 6 o’clock p. m., to thehighest bidder, (unless the debt is previously = f Lots Nos. 3, and 4, in square 254, as des- ignated on the ground plan of tae city of Wash- ington, (excepting that part of Lot No. 3 hereto- fore conveyed to one Allison Najilor,) together with the buildings, &c., situated thereon, known as the National ‘rheatre. The above sale wi'l be subject to a prior trvst, given to secure a debt of $7,000, as stated im the aeed above cited. The sale will take pare on the premises, end the terms therof willbe: One-third cash; and the residue in six, and twelve months, with inter- est from the day of sale, for which the purchaser 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 trosteesreserve the right to cancel the sale to or resell the prop- erty, at the risk and cost of the delinquent pur- chaser, on one week’s public notice, on such terms as they may elect. Oncompliance with the terms, the trustees will convey the title vested in them tothe purchaser or purchasers, and take a new trust to secure the deferred payments, orcon- vey, on the full payment cf the purchase money and interest, at the purchaser’s option; in either case at the sent rererss —— ANTH YDE, THO SULER. ¢ Trustees. Jy 23-eod&ds A. GREEN, Auct’r. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. BRICK HOUSE AND f Pennsyl 4 stree TUESDAY, the 2d day of wire sell, in front of the premises, at 5 o'clock p m, a very valuable Brick House and Lot, si.uated on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 43 streets, being Lot No. 6, In reservation No 10, havinga front on Pennsylvania avenue of 25 feet, ranning back to a wide alley 150 feet, con- taining 4,500 square feet of ground, with the im rovements, which are a good two-story brick ouse, With necessary out-bulldings. The House stands a suificient distance from the front to ad- mit of a large building on the avenue, and the property is considered to be the most destrable now for sale ou the avenue. Sale peremptory. Terms; One-fourth cath; balance in 6, 12, 18, and 3i months, the purchaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. All conveyence at the cost of the purchaser. If the terms are not complied with in five diys from day of sale, the property will be resold at the risk and cost of the delinquent. ‘Titie indisputable. A. GREEN, au 6-eo&ds Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. JRNITURE AND HOUSKHOLD EF- -—Un FRIDAY . 10 o'clock, at the residence of Wm Lewis Herndon, U.S. Navv, at the corner of & and 20th streets, I shall se! all the Furnitare an@ Household Effects, consisting of— Excellent rosewood Piano Forte and Stool Nosewood marbie-top Ce aa Table y 0 Mahogany Sofa, Ottoman, Rockers, Chairs Walnut Writing Tables, cane seat Chairs Brussels, three-ply, and ingrain Carpets Olicloth, Druggett, Straw Carpet, Hall Lamp Cente Lamp, Girandoles, Vases Mahogany French and high-post Bedsteads Wardrobes, Bureaus, Washstands Superior hair and husk Mattresses Be and Pillows Blankets, Comforts, &c. Dining Tables, Window Shades and Curtains tilver plated Castors, Table China, Glass, and C; Ware Cooking Stove Refrigerator, Kitchen Utensi's Terms : $20 and under, cash : over that suin,s credit of G0 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. au 33-4 J.C Mc@UIRE, Auet’r. TO THE PUBLIC. Joan P. DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE well known Coach Factory, on 6th street, Louisiana avenue and ero bgp pear rsa by Mr. Jobn Saal . You is now prepared to manufactui epatrall lescriptioas of COACHES, BUGGIES, AGONS, &c., on the most reasonable terms, in the very best manner, and at the shortest no- tice. He respeetfuily invites bis fellow-ciize: s to give him a wrial ae ol LATER FROM CALIFORNIA. Daniel Webster at New Orleans. Oneans, August 27.—The steamship Webster from Aspinwall 20th The Vigilanc had executed two From Mexico. New Onveans, Aug. 26.—The steamer Tex- as has arrived at quarantine, with asad sue datos to the 22d. The country was tolerably jet. The vomito was ragi: ¢ Indians in the northern mitting fearful ravages. Udeuri has taken of the circumstance to call tho le of Zacatecas to his aid, offering to de- nd them agatet the Indians. The Mexican government, that the Tebuantepec e: i busters, have sent # force to watch their move- Meeting at Harrisburg. 25 —An immense mass of Fillmore and Donel - at Vera Cruz. tates were com Harrisnure, A meeting of the fri son, was held this evening, i which was attended b: the neighborhood, di and accompanied by bands Joseph Casey, of Harrisbu: the speakers were M of Philadelphia, don y large delegations from oof aslo. Tg presided. Among lessrs. Sellers and Moore, A. W. Benedict, of Hunting- Another Political Duel. Sr. Louis, Aug. 25 —Messrs @. Brown and Thomas C. Reynolds, well known political characters, having had a dispute about politics left this city last evening for Selma, to settle the matter with pistols. duel was to come off to-night, in the vicinity ttwelve paces. The Massachusetts State Whig Convention N, August 26—At a f this city yesterday, 32 de! the Whig State Convention—(mainly men)—were appointed Sveeches havin, a Fillmore tendency wero maue by George int, George 8. Hilltard and Fremont Barbecue. Boston, August 26.—A Fremont barbecue was held to-day at Charles Kiver Grove, near Needham Twenty-five thousand persons were present, | Bosch '—d.] and the proceedings were exceedingly enthusiastic. An ox was roasted for the feast. Honorable David H llitchcock presided, and speeches were made by Charles Hudson, Thomas Marsh, A C Park, E C. Bakers and others. A letter from Mr. Sumner was read regretting his absence It was probably one of the greatest assem- blages ever known in the State New York American State Council Syracuse, Aug 26—The American State Council convened bere this morning, and had a harmonious meeting delegates were in attendance. The whole morning was spent in examining credentials The “North ¢morican’’ delegates were not admitted. After some other business of par- ticular importance, the Council adjourned till Over three hundred Kansas Affairs. Cuicaco, August 26.—Advices from Lea- venworth to Toursday last have been re- ceived. Lawrence was still unharmed, and one thousand men, completely armed, were ready to defend it at a moment’s warning. Sr. Lovts, August 26—The meeting held here in regard to the affairs in Kansas passed resolutions denouncing the lawless proceed- ings in Kansas, sympathizing with the suffer- ers, and appointing @ committee to ascertain what is necessary to relieve their distress, and calling on the Federal Government to subdue the insurrection, and protect the rights of cit- Fatal Railroad Accident. Easton, Pa., Aug. 27.—A span of the Le- high Valley Railroad Bridge, across the Dela- ware, near the New Jersey side, gave way last evening, »s two engines were ing (seorge Howe, fireman was killed, and Jobn Geary, engineer, fatally injured. Boston, Aug. 27.—The steamspip Niagara arrived at 8¢ o clock thie mornen, for the South will be forwarded American Scientific Convention. Avvaxy, August 25.—The American Scien- tific Convention, to-day, decided to meet next year at Montreal. Baltimore Markets 27.—Flour is dull and ward street and City Mills Bautmmors, A Wheat is dull, and has declined 3c.; good to prime and choice whites $1 49al 57 ; to prime reds $1.42a1 47. Corn is unchanged sales of white at 57c. whisky is unchanged. New York Markets. New Yor, Aug. 27.—Flour is drooping sales of 5,500 bble.; good State $6 fine Vhio $6 55; standard Seuthern $7 25. sales of 26,000 bushels, ; Southern white $1 65 Corn bas declined; sales of 31,000 bushels; Southern mixed 61e. Pork is buoyant; sales of 1.200 bbls; mers Beef is steady; sales of 200 bbis; re- Lard is firm; salcs Whisky is firm; eales of Wheat is easier ; Southern red $1 5: packed mese $10 50a$i1 of 260 bble at 13%c. 250 bbls; Obio 33 cents. New Yor«, August 27.—Stocke are dull. Illinois Central 15; Michigan Southern 89i- Reading 853; Missouri 6's 852; Illinois Cer tral Steriing exchange is dull FOR HOUSEKEEPERS. DARKER’S PATENT MILL, THE BEST MILL IN THE WORLD, THIS DAY OPENED —Hoousekeep- ers and others are invited to call and examine them. No other mill grinds as fast or turns as and every one is made with a view to its twenty years. E. TUCKER & CO., <Penn avenue, nearly opposite Browns’ UST RECEIVED PER SCHOONER ED- pere BOSTON ICE. ree! L. J. MIDDLETON, Oitce aha Depot cor. F and 12th stfeets. and sixty-five tons AT 38 PENN’A AVENUE. is still making those beantiful continuous CUM TEETH, Allen's Patent, for the exceliency 0! which over all other styles of teeth, many o wearing them in this city, will There is one Dentist in this city who has been tent, and made a bad imitation inst whom I hereby caution the pubiic. Whenever a Dentist speaks against Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when properly constructed, itis because he ts ignerant ot the process, incompetent to make the work, or is unwilling to pay for the patent. WOOD AND COAL DEPOT. and © street, No. 547, Cs square sowth af the Avenue. ’ > LE GUARANTEED — HE BEST ARTICL ed 2,240 to the mn, jon, seemingly io “All Coal carefully from which there is no ree ine ing in thelr winter fuel will find tt leave thelr orders to be sup on their arrival. ‘ood of the best L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Ofics and Depo' ‘Wweifth streets. ULD HAMS! OLD HAMS! oT OF MAU- BRAVE REORIVED A LA are vary KING & BUROBK cor. Vermont ave., and nolia Hams two