Evening Star Newspaper, September 15, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY ......------- September 15, 1556. {7 Advertisements should be banded in by 2 o'clock, m., otherwise they may not appear wotil the next day. —————————— SSS *PIKIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union urges that the question before the public to be settled by the present presi dential election is, when reduced to the sim- plest form, the equality of the States in their rights and powers. “It is a question of the sovereignty of the people. In other countries they have no sov- ereignty. ‘heir rulers it. vhare bab equal and independent States. The righ’ sage! powers which any one State and the peo; phe that State have, every other State and the le thereof also have. The people of no tate may claim fir themselves what they may deny to others. Every State in the Union hssacted independently, and for iteelf, in the formation of its own constitution. None interfered, because they had no right to do so. None ever questioned it, be- cause the right to do tnat didnot exist ‘Ike Congress of the United States passed an act by which they simply said that Kan- sas and Nebraska should frame each a con- stitution to suit itself, conformably to the arantees of that of the United States. The fatter respected, admitted, and sanctioned slavery in any of the States that might choose to maintain such an institution The Kansas and Nebraska act did no more than to recog- nize the power of the people to exercise the right of self-government, and to regulate for themselves their own domestic institutions. as the other States had done for themselves *” Out of this question springs another: which State, or which set of States, has a higher claim to certain sovereign rights than other States of the confederation? The Union con- tinues : “ Our political enemies disguise the question They dare not present it asit is. If they can continue this deception it may be fatal to our existence as a nation, if it brings those into power who are determined to do that which will force a separation of this Union. We, theretore, warn our American brethren of the North that they are thus artfully prac- tised upon by designing men, who are leading them on under false pretence, and who seek power at the price of civil war, and the de- struction of the Government We ask them to pause before they cross the Rubicon—the last line of demarcation that secures the peace, the safety, and the independence of the 1e fpective States.’” The Intelligencer is devoted to news —_—_——- WASKINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. California —Ry the arrival of the George Law, at New York, we have received our reg- ular files of newspapers from California, and especially from San Francisco The papers of that city contain glowing ac- counts of the grand parade of the vigilance troops, five thousand men beirg under arme, forming a triumphal procession. Among the many incidents, it is stated that the Execu- tive Committee were crowned with flower. ; the ladies taking a prominent part in the civic coronation. Aswe anticipated in a former number of the Star—being in receipt of reliable private advices from that State—the Vigilance Com- mittee have unconditionally released Judge Terry from custody, and he is again at lib erty to re:ume his judicial functions; im- proved, we trust, in temper, and cooled of his impetuosity by arrest and imprisonment It will be recellected that we heretofore condemned a resort to mob-law; but, at the same time, regarded the formation and ope- rations of the Vigilance Committee as a “‘ ne- cessity’’ forced upon the better lacs of citizens of San Franciseo, such were the villainies perpetrated and the dangers arising from the subversion of public justice by adventurers whose appropriate business should have been oakum-picking in the penitentiary, or em- Ployment at a treadmill, if they had received their desert:. Having purged the city and State of many deep-dyed villains, and arcused the people from their arathy upon the subject of public affairs, the Various forces of the Vigilance Committee, after the grand parade. were di:- banded, and the naxt morning those who took prominent parts in the demonstration were as busily and quietly engaged in their different Vocations, as if they never knew what a rifle or a musket was! The labors of the Vigi- aance Committee are over, and we have au- thority for saying its sessions have indefinitely adjourned The San Francisco newspapers express the belief that the Vigilance Committee have ac- complished the main objects of their organi- zation—haye revived and maintained the freedom of speech and of the press—hava laid the foundation for the fecurity of the ballot- box in all fatare elections—have rendered life, liberty, and property mora sec ure than they bave ever been since the incorporation of the city— have re-invigorated the arm of the law, and inspired a due degree of terror into the bosoms of all the ruffians and law-breakers in that State. We admit that we were at one time fearful that the committee would exceed the pur- poses for which it was organized, and that, owing to rash counsels, their acts might be- come more deleterious than beneficial; but su far as we have learnt, thee, under the exci- ting circumstances which recently prevailed, bavg Leen conducted with comparative pru- dence. We presume that the members who composed the committee will now retire from their labors, ard subside into the great mass of their fellc w-cilizens, without molestation from the State authorities, as did the compc- nent parts of the former similar organization Our private advices from California aro that Dr. Gwin’s return to the Senate in January is regarded as almost certain, and Buck and Breck will fweep the State by an immense maiority. — Pe nae Indians —A correspondent of the : i ae Ledger, writing from Camp Och- awaba under date of August 29 things, bas the following : oe bere but old Harney When Cot nese was here, he treated them with SS ie Indian women te ihe aan, seare their children by telling th ’ will give them to old j i ae Sey ‘For my part, from what I have this country, Paraly believe that the pres can enter into any hammock and remain there till the resurrection day, if they are not driven cut by hounds. Some of these hammcecks can never be Penetrated by white men.” be Old” Harney, above mentioned, is a gal- nt general of our army, who may have seen, not to exceed, perhaps, fifty-three years. He m 8 Bative of Nashville, Teonr., and was an especial protege and friend of Gen. Jackson The writer above Speaks of the ‘fear’ of Hamey, by the Indians, upon the Florida peninsula. He might have saig further, that there is not an Indian of any tribe a the continent that does not know and stand in es- pecial awe of him. He hos but just reduced the powerful Sioux, and, it is said, is under = ders now for Florida. We knew him well years ago, and venture to say that the conduct of sffairs being left to his judgment and dis- cretion, he will rid the country of the Indians, and that, too, without the aid of “ hounds.” He has a way peculiarly his own of settling all Indian difficulties, and it is probably this fact which has led the Executive to confide to him the seemingly herculean task of “ cor- cluding” this ‘ interminable Seminole war.” He will do it. Permanent Bridge Across the Potomac.— With a view to the construction of an iron suspension or stone arch bridge, either on the site of the present Potomac bridge, at or near the Three Sistere, or at some intermediate Point, whichever might be found the most eligible, Congress at its last regular session authorized the Secretary of the Interior to cause drawings and estimates to be made and submitted to Congress at its next session. We understand that this important work has been placed in charge of Mr. Alfred Landon Rives, civil engineer, who has for some time past been assisting Capt. Meigs on the extension of the Capitol. This is a public improvement much needed, and we hope Congress will carry out the purpose thus indicated of erecting a substantial and permanent bridge Mr James A. Snyder has written to his father, M. Snyder, Esq , of this city, a letter dated Missouri River, August 26, 1856, in which he says ‘‘the excitement about the Kansas troubles is very great,’’ and that some persons on board the steamer in which he was at that time a passenger apprehend some trou- ble, ‘‘as the abolitionists are somewhere on the river and will attempt to stopus. If they do, they will mect with a warm reception, as there are some of Colt’s revolvers and Hal- kins’s rifles on board, with shot guns. Some of the men are preparing fur 2 march to New Santo Fe on their arrival at Kansas ’’ Nicaraguan Emigrants.—The Tenneszee recently left the harbor of New York with six hundred passengers for Nicaragua. A crowd of probably two thousand spectators had gath- ered upon the dock, on the steamer, and other accessible verse!s. Among the emigrants is Mr. Walter, who is to assume high rank in Walker's aimy, namely, a Major General- ship—at leastitis so reported. As the steamer left the dock she hoisted the Nicsraguan flag, and the assembled spectators exchanged cheers with their departing countrymen. Interest on tho California State Bonds.— The San Francisco G/obe, of the 20th of Au gust, says: ‘It is altogether probable that funds will be transmitted by this [the last| steamer to redeem the credit of California, so far as it is possible to remove the stain with which her credit is tarnished.”’ Appointment.—Kead Fletcher has been appointed United States Attorney for the east- ern district of Arkansas, in place of J. C. Mur- ray, declined. Alfred Landon Rives, Esq., has been se- lected to make the surveys for a permanent bridge over the Potomac. she Curront Operations of the Treasury Department.—On Saturday. 13th September, there were of Troasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For redemption of Texas debt. .. For the Treasury Department For the Interior Yepartinent $3,023 57 26 079 3 For Customs....cecesesees . War warrants received and en- tered ..ccccscccccccecesceccese 62,662 37 War repay warrantsreceived and Ontered..cccereccesecces 23,634 84 On aceount of the Navy. From m:scellaneous soure: es POLITICAL ITEMS Wm. Lloyd Garrison, the disunionist, in the last number of his paper, urges every anti- slavery man to vote for the Republican party ‘*in spite of its short comings ”’ The democrats of Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, &e., are to hold a grand masz union conven- tion at Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday, the 17th inst—the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. The New York Post states that a project is on fuot to interfere with slavery in «a sover- ergn state, to create a combination similar to the Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Association in reference to Kansas, and colonize western Virginia with free State men One of the Fremont orators at the North travels with a huge circus tent and a band of winatrels, at the expense of the Free Soil eom- mittees Whenever he arrives at a town, he pitches his tent, sets his minstrels to singing, and thus gathers the crowd, whom he har- Tangues in the most epproved style of oratory. Democratic meetings have been held in all parts of Ohio, the past week. On the ‘id, there was a tremendous gathering at Zanes- ville, at which there was a large attendance of Old Line Whigs. In Adams, Fayette, Vin- ton, Hardin, and Wyandot counties, large meetinzs have alzo becn held At Marseilles, Wyandet county, three thousand persons were in attendance, with a procession ef two hun- dred und cleven wagons and two hundred horsemen _ Enoch Stevens, a New York Know Nothing, in a speech welcoming Hon. Thomas R. Whit- ney home from Washington, the other even- ing, hifalutinized as follows: “ We have had our Heury Clay, [cheers trom all the execu tors;] we have had our Daniel Webster, [si- lence;] we bave had our John C Calhoun, [symptoms of discontent ;| but nono cf them can compare with our own beloved Thos. R. Whitney’ (Deafeuing applause and waving of colors } We cut the followivg flattering notico of Mr Garnett, of the Accomac duteiet, Va: from the Cincinnati Enquirer: “Mr. R. Garnett, of Essex connty, Vir, ‘inia, has been nominated for Congress to fill the vacancy created by the death of General Bayly, inthe Accomec district. Mr. Garnett is a young man of very great ability and extraordinary acquirements. Heisa nephewof R M. I. Hunter, the distinguished Senator from Vir- ginia, and, as a writer, a political economist and statesman, has few equals in the South ”’ The Shelby (Ind.) Volunteer, extra, gives @ most enthusiastic account of a great gather ing of the Democracy at that place on the 28th ult The Volunteer says: “It exceeded far the most sanguine expectations of our friends. Tv undertake to give anything like a minute account of the number congregated is impos- sible. But, to use the language of an obser- ver, ‘there was about one hundred acres of people’ Everything went off well. All per- fectly good niturea, und running over with patriotism for their country, their whole coun- try, and nothing but their country. Not a drunken man was to be ceen on the ground, and no disturbance occurred.” Ix Luck.—The Abin m Virgini nian states that John if Theapete of Simith county, alifornia to seek his fortune land is in the heart of th, Tmation that his yet discovered, and is valued at $50 eee paca Reaiama eras E> Dr George B. Wood, in his tie American Medical Association, at their last meeting, says: ‘‘I have never known of death from small pox after an efficient Tevac- ination, and only one instance rence of varioloid.”” address to of the occur; | | THE RECEPTION OF THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY, &c. [Special Correspondence of the Star.) Porrsmourts, Va , Sept. 14, 1856 Yesterday (Saturday) was a gala day in this town. The finest feeling was evinced by the military; while among the citizens generally there wes more animation than we remember to have ever seen on a similar occasion. thronged si de-walks, gleaming bayonets, stit ring music and waving banners, reminded one of our National Anniversary or some other such public day. Beauty contributed her im- rtant item to the interest of the scene, and ‘fairest maidens hurried to and fro, sharing the excitement of the sterner sex At 84 o’clock the Oid Dominion Guards, Capt. Edward Kearns—numbering 57—and Riflemen, Capt. Richardson—numbering 50— proceeded in battalion order, under command ofCapt. Richardson, to the railroad wharf, for the pur, of receiving their brethren in aim3—the Wagbington Light Infantry of your cit; The Infantry were expected to arrive at about 10 o’clock; but when that hour came, much to the regret of those concerned, there was no signs of the steamer, and indeed not until some four hours after did she make her appearance. The cause of the steamer’s de tention is given below A At a previous meeting of tho two companies above mentioned, a committee consisting of eight members from each company. was ap- pointed asa committee of reception. Thiscom mittee left for Old Point in the steamer Sea Bird at 6 a. m , and while on their way thither held a meeting— Lieut. Wrenn presiding—for the purpose of perfecting their arrangemen s Their deliberations resulted in the selection of Lieut. D. J. Godwin of the Old Dominion Guards, to receive the Light Infantry of Wash- ington, in behalf of the Portemouth companies —the Guards and Riflemen. The committee arrived at Old Point about 7 o'clock. An hour and a half later the Pow- hatan reached the wharf and was boarded by the committee. Tke Infantry were drawn up in company order, whereupon Lieut. Godwin proceeded to discharge the trust imposed upon nim, which he did most ably in an eloquent addrcs3 of some fifteen minutes. Capt. Davis, of the Light Infantry, responded in appropri - ate terms. All being ready the Powhatan left the wharf for Poitsmouth, but unfortunately she ran afoul a bar and remained aground for some three or four hours, and this occasioned the delay before alluded to. After repeated efforts she succeeded in getting off, and arrived at Portsmouth about 2 o’clock. Amid loud cheering and the roar of mus- ketry, the guests and committee disembarked and were received by the battalion with the usual military honors. The battalion, with the Washington Light Infantry resting on their right, then formed on Crawford street, from whence, after introduction, &c, they proceeded through the principal streets to the Navy Yard. After visiting the buildings of the Yard and the ship of-the line Pennsylva nia, the march was resumed, and they pro- ceeded to the Macon House, where was set for them adinner prepared in the best style of (hat well known establishment. The ar- rangements, which were made under tho cfii- cient direction of the Commit‘ee for that pur- pose, were happily carried into effect, and the wholo affair exhibited acontinued scene of festive enjoyment. In due time the cloth was removed, and the following proposed and drunk : By Captain Kearns, of 0. D. Guards: The Washington Light Infantry. By Lieut. Wrenn, of Riflemen —When the city of Washington is asked for her jewels, she points to her daughters; when asked for per defence she points to our guests. Capt. Davis, of the Washington Light In- fantry, responded to this toast in a most happy manner, and gave: Captain Scawarzmar, of the Washington Yeagers This was received with cheers; after which Capt. S arose, and after making a handsome acknowledgment of the compliment, offered the following sentiment : The Old Dominion Guards and Rifle Com- peny of Portsmouth—Their unsurpassed hos pitelity will never be forgotten, and on our return to Washington no air from the band wiil please us so well as‘ Carry me back to Ole Virginny ’’ [Cheers | At this point of the proceedings Captain Kearns, in appropriate terms, called up Lieut Gedwin, of the Guards, who delivered an able address Capt Davis responded to Lieut Godwin, alluding in the course of his remarks to Vir ginia hospitality. The State, he said, was pro verbial for it, and as he had more than once see of it he could endorse it as genuine. he Captain, in closing his remarks, tuok occa- sion to extend an invitation to the Guards and Riflemen of Portsmouth to visit their brethren of Washington Lieut Wrenn being loudly called for arose and in his usual happy style delivered a brief but pertinent address. He was followed by F. M. Ironmonger, ex-Captain of the Riflemen. Surgeon Hunter, of the Guards, being called upon for a sentiment offered the following : ‘Lhe Military of Washington and Portsmouth: May they always be distinguished for their patriotiem and hospitality by Lieut. Curling of the Riflemen.—May ee 0. D, Guards and Riflemen ever be as to- ay. By U.S. Accinelly of the Guards —The Rifle andO D. Guards, twin sisters of Portsmouth. A number of other teasts were drank, among which one by Surgeon McAlpine of the Rifle- men, and one by Major Miles of the Guards, but we are unable to report them. The battalion having again formed took up the line of march to Norfolk, and after para- ding the principal strect: there proceeded to the steamer Powhatan, where at about eight o'clock, p.m the Guards and Riflemen took leave of their guests, with three cheers forthe military and three for the ladies of Washing- ton c.M fT. [The crowded state of our columus prevents the publication of the sketch of the specches, &e , prepared by our attentive correspondent. PERSONAL. sees Roy. Cyrus Dickinson, of Wheeling, Va, has been called to the Westminister (0. 8.) church Baltimore. seee Col. Colt, Mr. Jarvis and Profeszor Morse were presented to the Emperor of Rus tia, at Peterhof, on the 14th of August. +++. Hon. J. C. Breckinridge has been com- pelled to give up public speaking, it is stated on account of ill health. He has returned homo. +++» Mayor Wood of New York, is confined to his bed with intermittent fever The Courier & Enquirer says: ‘Isaac O. Barker, Esq., President of the Board of Aldermen, officiated as Mayor yesterday, discharging the duties wilh great diguity and courtesy.” +++. Tho members of Congress elect from Maine are John M. Wood, Chas. J. Gillman, N. Abbate, Freeman Morse, Israel W! burne, and 8. C. Foster, all Republicans, being « Democratic locs of one member. They are all new members excepting Mr. Wash- burne +e+e Lt is said of the artist Cherry, who died a few days since near Hertford, Ct., that he would never draw the likeness of any ono for whom he had not a personal respect. His circumstances did not compel him to de- pend solely on his art for a livelihood, and when importuned to allow any distinguished man of defective morals, whom other artists might be proud to paint to sit to him fora likeness, he steadily refused, He would not consent to copy traits of sensuality and dissimu- lation in the countenance of any man, what- ever his station or influence. The wasting disease of which he died was spoken of b some as the consumption, but is said by hie physician to have been an exhaustion of the nervous organization, which in him was pe- culiarly sensitive. Marine Disasters.—Advices from Key West of the 3d instant report the British bark Emigrant, from New Orleans for Liverpool, driven ashore and bil, on Crawfish shoals, with acargo of 1,700 bales of cotton and a | large amount of live-oak timber, which w: saved. Thesch..oner Eliza, from New Orle: for Charleston, \with an assorted cargo, was compelled to discharge. The brig H. A Ste- ; Yenson, from New Orleans for Boston, arrived on the 29th ultirao leaking badly and was dic- } charging to repair, The, Tue Battiworr Rrior.—The Baltimore 8: of this morning says: ‘*The vicinity of the terrible riot of Friday night lgst on Federal Hill, has since been in a state of great excite- ment, and yesterday was visited by a large number of our citizens from every part of the city, and throughout the whole day the mo- nopolizing subject of discussion was the out- rages thencommitted. As yet there has noth- ing transpired which settles the question upon whom the responsibility of making the attack rests, other than the assertions of by ay concerned in it, and their respective and it is a matter of doubt whether even a legal examination will succeed in placing the responsibility where it belongs as in our efforts to obtain something relative thereto of an un- doubted character for reliability, we have met with persons who declare their readiness to make oath as to each party having made the assault.”” Twenty-three thus far a-e ascertained to have been wounded in this desperate affray. A REGULAR MONTLY MEETING of the ihe Men’s Christian Associa- tlon will be heldon THIS (Monday) EVENING, the 15th inst., at 8 o’clock, at Trinity Church, 3d street Interesting addresses and reports may be antici- yated from the del to the recent convention of Associations beld at Montreal. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend. By order: it CHAS. H. HOLMEAD, Rec. Sec. Bee erat DIVISION, NO. 1 SONS OF ‘TEMPERANCE —Members are c+ wiarly requested to attend the meeting on TUES- DAY EVENING, the 16th inst., as the proposi- tion to unite with George Washington Tent, 1 O. Recabites, will be taken up for final action se 15-2t€ ROBERT WRIGHT, W. P THE POTOMAC CLUB WOULD Tespectfull thelr first Cotillon Party wi" take place at Har- meny Hallon WEDNESDAY EVe«NING, Sep- tember 17th. ‘Tickets 50 cents—admitting a gen- leman and Isdies—to be obtained of the commit- tee and members of the Club Committee. John Eberhart, ‘I’ J Myers, se 15-3t* ae PIONEER ASSOCIATION OF THE BS rinse WARD —There will bea mect- ing of this Association on TUESDAY EVE- NING, at 73g o'clock. Business of importance claims the attention of every member. sons in the ward going to Rockville are requested to attend to make the necessary arrangements. By order of the President. se 15-2t* WM. D. SERRIN, Sect. Ke’, T. HARRINGTON. THE OPPU- ser and exposer of Know Nothing‘am, is expected to speak at Rockvil'e, atthe Barbecue He ts an humble mechanic. Go and bear him 1t* DEMOCRAT. NO TIC E.—THE WASHINGTON Be eulanders respectfully announce that their first Cotillon Party forthe season will be given at Harmony Hall,on THURSDAY EVE NING, the 24 of Octobr. For particulars see riture adverlisement. sell 33 NOTICE —A DEMOCRATIC MEET- Kei, and pole raising will take place at Tenallvtown on TUESDAY, the i6th, at2o’cl’k The fnends of Buchanan and Breckinridge are Invited to attend as there will be some good speaking. JOS. W. DAVIS, se 13-21* Chairman. THE YOUNG CATHOLIC’S BS chore society witt give an Excursion on the 22d inst. Particulars will appear ia future adveitisement. se 12 tt CARDS, BILL-HEADS, CIRCU- Be os CHECKS, PAMPHLETS, LABELS, and every description of FANCY PRINTING executed at the CAPITOL CITY PRINTING OFFICE, corner of 6th street and Pennsylvania avenue Entrance on 6th street. se 12-3t* MR ALLEN I3 FURTHER AD- BSH vicca that the person who has frequently taken from his dwelling a wagon load of houre effects and stor goods, each time amounting to near $700 werth, the last time was in June She then ‘eft afamilyon H street and passed overthe Fastern Branch Bridge to the house opposite the Navy Yard where she has been harbored for seve- ral months. se 12 3t* NOTICE. | A PERSEVERANCE FIRE COMPANY give their GRAND ANSNUAL BALL On Wednesday Evening, Octever 22 Particutars in a future advertisement. Sey? AND COAL. —THE UNDER- signed having associated themselves in business under the firm ef CHAPIN & BRO, are prepared to furnish their friend« and the public with the bestarticleof WOODand COAL = Of- fice on the east side of 7th street weet, between & and H north We solicit a share of the patronage of the public. E. M. CHAPIN, se 5-eolm BH. L. CHAPIN. Roe HE ECHO CLUB TAKES CREAT picsure in announcing to their friends and the public generally, that they will give their First Grand Ball on TUESDAY EVENING, September the 16th. Tickets ONE DOLLAR, se 12-3t® COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS. 7 NOTI —THE SUBSCRIBER begs Berne to call the attention of tne public to his stock of GLASS and QUEENS WARE before purchasing elsewhere, as by so doing they will save from 1% to 25 per cent. Tollet and Dinner Sets lower than the lowest at 309 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. je 9-6m JOHN McDEVITT. OR SALE.—A HORSE, HARNESS, AND Carriage. ‘The Carriage and Har- ness are nearlynew. They will besold a cheap us the Gwner has no farther use for them For further particulars inquire at the stable of KUHLER & PYWELL, 8th st se 15-3! GAS FITTING. WwW ARE NOW PREPARED TO INSERT Gas Pipe in dwellings, stores, ard public buildings at low prices. Please vive usa cail MILLER & CUNNINGHAM, se 15 No. 245 Pa. ave., bet. 12th and 13th sts. OT(Ce.—THE ATTENTION OF FUR- chasers are invited to the sale of valuable Building Lcts, corner of 13th and M strests, on TO-MORROW (Tue-day) AFTERNOON, at 5 o'clock, om the premises’ These lots offer rare inducements to persons in want of a desirable location WALL, BARNARD& LO, sels 2t Auctioneer CAPS—CAPS! Ll: PATTERNS FOR MEN & BOYS, Just opened, a large and well selected varlety of Dress, Raney, and Jockey styles, all qualities, and very low for cash, at GEO. HOB WHITE & CO”38 Fashionable Hat ard Cap Store, se 15 eoft 332 Pa.av., bet 9th and Ith sts. OTICE.—THE ATTENTION OF House- keepers and others Is respectfully invited to the sale of FURNITURE, and other Goods, which wiil take place at Store No. 16 Pennsylva- nia avenue, between bighth and Ninth streets, TO-MORROW MORNING, at 9% o’clock The goods are of an excellent quality, and must be soid. WALL, BARNARD & CO, se 15-1t Aucticneers. YSTERS.—TAE UNDERSINGED IN- forms bis friends and the citizens of Washington that he 1s receivin daily fresh OYSTERS, of the best quaiity, and will sell by the measura, atthe most reasonable prices. Orders teft at his r.sidence, or at any of the City Dispatch Uftices, will be atteaded to immediately. ROBERT SCHWARZE, se 15-30 Corner 11th and E streets. REWARD.—LEFT HIS HUME about two weeks ago, a sprightly colored Boy, about 17 yearsold, named JOHN A. DIGGS. All persons are hereby forewarned against employin or harboring himinany manner ‘The law wil be enforced against allsuch offenders Any per- son returning said boy to me in Georgetown near Mr. Dean’s ropewalk, West street, will receive the above reward. WILLIAM Di6Gs. se 15-lw SOFT HATS! EW STYLES FOR FALL & WINTER. We have just received a large and com- plete assortment of FEL'T HATS, for men and boys, of all styles, colors and prices, to which we respectfully invite the attention of pur chasers, Please cali at GEO H B. WHITE & CO.’3 Fashionable Hat and oe 332 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. N. B —Weare prepare to me t all fair com- Petition, and sell at the lowest prices for cash. se 15-e06t EDDING PRESENTS.—M. W. GALT & BRO open to-day a large invoice of rich goods suitable sor wedding presents. They enumerate in part— Ladies’ richly engraved Gold Watches of superior workmanship, Gold Chains, Seals, &c. Diamond Crosses, Brooches, Har- Rings, Brace- lets, and Finger Rings Silver ‘Tea Sets, Pitchess, Goblets, Salt Cellars Dessert Knives, Soup, Cream, and Gravy Ladles Sugar, Preserve, me Eg; Spooi Pie, Cake, Fish, and Butter Knives Sugar, Ice, and Salad Tongs Pickle Knives and Forks, Crumb Scrapers Pinter Ca oy ete nd ev er Vi ‘ancy Silver Ware, mil MW. GALT & BRO, 8e15 Gt 324 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th streets, inform their friends that | Thos Williams. ! ‘All per- | CLAtr AND - GENERAL COLLECTIO New ABHINGTON, D.C E SUBSC) ER WILL DEVOTE Is attention to collection of HOUSE and GROUND RENTS ; MERCHANTS and TRA- DERS’ BILLS, and FEE BILLS OF ATTOR- NEYS; purchase and sell REAL ESTATE AND STOCKS of sil Binds; post, write up. balance, make Balance-Sheet of the Books, and wecpend co Same, aad Bb the attanes of legal he will draw Deeds, Leases, and all kinds of instra men writin; Poe living at a distance having claims against the Government, or other business requir- ing the attention of a reliable agency here, if en trusted to the care cf the subscriber, may be as- sured it will be faithfully attended to Address J ee — - fest, Box No. 297 Post O: asl . 5 AD’ orders left at Taylor & Maury’s Book Store, No. 331 Pennsylvania avenue, will be promptly attended to. References. Charles B Calvert, -» @ 8 Gideon, Esq , G & T Parker & Gort Rev A @ Cerothers, G W Riggs, Esq, Taylor & Meury, JH Bredley, Esq. of Wi of Baltimore. , And Col John 3 Gitting -, MIN W. WELLS, JU 8°.15-3t No 384 Fifth street, north of @. BLnesar CARPETINGS.—JUST RE- ceived and on sa!e a superior and elegant stock of Wilton, Velvet, Cee ge € Brosseis, imperial ‘Three-ply, double Ingrain, Damask, Twilied and plain Venitian, and wool Dutch Carpetings, all of the very latest importation and in the newest and richest colors and ——— In the finer varieties we bave some in superbly tich medallions, (single medallion to a room.) and borderings to math style of Louls XIV. Also, elegant square and oblong Rugs to mateb We do not hesitate to assert that the stock of Carpeting and other Furniture Dry Goods now in our store is more extensive and varied and more superior in excellence and be uty than any other ever offered for sale to the citizens of Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, and enviro2s her re; al! of which we will sell at as low figures as the ; Sime can be had in any other house in the Union, and may be less. | “se i5-eo3w CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. LAST EXCURSION OF THE SEASON! his YOUNG CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIETY have the pleasure of avnoun.ing to their friends and the, citizens general'y, that they will give an Excur- sion to the White House on MUNDAY, the 22d instant. As the weather is becoming pleasant, a delightful day can be spent at the above popular place of resort As winter is approaching. our labors commence and to enable us to carry out the objects for which our Society was instituted, we would appeal to the charitable to assist us A fine Corillon Band has been engaged, and the Refreshments wi'i be served by an expe- rienced caterer. The commitiee mateo themeelves to make this one of the most agreeable excursions of the season The boat will leave Washington at S& o’clook; Navy Yard at9,and Alexandria at 9%. Afer noon. leaves Washington at 2, and Navy Yard at 2% o'clock We would assure ovr Navy Verd friends that , the boat will mos ee there both tri: Omnibuses wil! leave the Northern Livert! ; Market, and corner of Twelfth street and the Avenue, at § o’clock a m, and 1% p.m, and will be at the wharf on the return of the boat Tickets © DOLLAR; Children FIFTY ; CENTS—to be procured from Kidwell & Law- ‘rence, John F. Kills, M. P. King, Pennsylvania ; avenue, and Dr. F. 3. Waish, Navy Yard, and at | the boat. ' Committee ¥. F. King. Wm. Gallant, Dr. Francis Walsh, | W. 4. Kennedy, r. J: McHeury, x. | Geo Harvey, N. Kelly, | Jobn F_ King, ‘Thomas Bayne, | se 15-MWF&S DAN RICE'S ‘GREAT SHOW! THE ONLY DULY KECOGNIZED ASD LEGITIMATE SHOW HAVING ANY CLAIM TO GREATNESS IN AMERICA! Will exhibit in Washington on FRIDAY & SATURDAY, Sept. 26 and 27, FOR TWO DAYS ONLY! AFTERNOON AND EVENING. DAN RICE respectfv'ly ennounces that itis his intention to aford the most delightful and in- teresting Entertainment ¢ver before held under a canvas in this country. THE TALENT OF HIS COMPANY, AND THR INTELLIGENCE OF His WONDERFUL HORSES, MULES AND ELEPHANTS! Justifies him in the belief that b's endeavors will be crowned with saccess, and that the citt- zens of this city will award him the same meed of praise that other communi. ties have so universally bestowed. 1[7 A Grand Afternoon Performance, for the accommodation of families and children, will be given oa SATURDAY, commencing at 3 o’ci’k iQ" Admission to Boxes FIFTY CENTS; Pit TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Doors _ at7; Ferformance to e+ mmence at oc! 5-2w se ADDITION FO OUR VERY LARGE stock of Stoves for Parlors. Dining Keoms Chambers, Kitchens, Hails, Stores, Sa loons, &c , we are now dally receiving sup- lies of the best and most approved recent ntroduction Our “New Parton HEATER’? is very superior article, and, like the Latrobe and Feinour, is in- tended to be set inthe tire-place, warming the rooms above as well =s the room in which it is placed, is highly ornamented, and of such capa- city as to ensure success; it needs but to be seen to convince sud one of its superiority over a'l others of the kind, and that there need no risk to the purchaser, we will warrant it in all cases “Nw Ravrator.’’—This ts an entire new article, dose not take up as much room as the old style, is of greater warning capacity, for one or more roors, far more handsome, and cannot fail to give sati-faction. ‘* LIBERTY Star’? Cooking Stove, (new,) one of the best double oven Cooking Stoves in the merket ; castings very heavy, the doors made to swing on hinges, end is in every way the most peifect stove of the kind we have met with. ‘¢MoRNING Star’? Cooking Stove—This, though not anew stove, is of well known good ualities, as many of our customers can testify, t having been Introduced by us four yesrs since Portable Furnaces put up in the best manner at prices from #26 to $195 Persons wishing to purchase will find our as- sortment cf stoves as varicd and complete as is to be found in this city. Stoves delivered to any part of the city or Georgetown, and put up free of chrrge. Great induce ment offered for cash. Calland examine our stock before you prrcbase elsewhere W. fl. HARROVER, Seventh street, 5 doors north of Pennave.. se 15.6t opposite Patilotic Bank. ELEGANT CURTAIN MATERIALS, E HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND BRAVE ready for exbibition and sale an immense variety of goods In the above line ; consisting in rt of— frien French, English, 2nd German Brocatelles, all colors contrasts of colors Crimson, claret, greea, blue, and other colors Broadcloths, a new and recherche material for curtains, with Brocade Vandyke border- ings, in sa‘in brocatelle, to trim A very extensive eves eS rieh Satin de Laines. in all the colors that are novel and in goc taste Also, 5 cases Damask Laines, ia rich and prettily contrasted colors, extremely low priced 1 case Etoif d’Afrique, a new and rich article, sul'able for dining-rooms, saloons, or hall windows, very effective and elegant Also, 1 case real India Satin Damask, (antique,) in all the colors and tiuts now produced in China Also, 3 cases (of 12 cartons) embroidered Swiss Th write yond Gee of these goods e variety e oft] alone are worth the trouble ef a visit to on stock, the prices of which are extremely low. ALSO, A fu land extensive assortment ofall necessary centreand side Cords and Tessie, Comey Bands. Gimps, Linings, and other belong- ings requisite Feeling the im nce of k under the head of a gen House-farn! Go-ds Store a supply of such as will be atiractive, and at the same time a convenience to hi a we have commenced the present season with the determination of dealing only in such goods as will be of advantage to our customers ana credi- to us as deaierr. In all the sales we make our prices are warranted to be as low as any o:her house in the country, if not, all we ask is to be told and a deduction will be mads instav ter. ae 15-3w CLAGETT, DUDSON & CO, Amusemen' NATIONAL THEATRE KUNKEL & 1 0.. JNO. T. FORD... THOS BAKER. . Musical Compo: er and | itector MISS LAURA KEENE........ Sole Manoyeress THIS EVENING Pareweli Berefit of the beautifu' To commence with the thrilling new piry, writ pressly for Miss Keene, and never per- — Yormed here, entitied - Lord Rebert Lovelace Patrick McDonald Clarissa Harlowe. To conclude with, for the Srst :ime here, the new comedy, written for Miss Keene by E.@, P. Wilkins, Esq , termed Mrs Robert Rac! Miss Laura Keer, Price of Admission:—Bores and Parquette, 50 cents, Reserved seats, 75 cents; Family Circie and Galleries, 25 cents. Box office open dally from 9 to 5 o’clock sels ‘NATIONAL THEATRE. UNPARALLEL! NATION. The Management announce an engagement with MAURICE STRAKOSCH'S GRAND OPERATIC AND CONCERT COMPANY Comprising several of the most illustrious and fa- mous vocalists known to the ‘ical world M’DLLE TERESA PARO} Signor M. TIBERINE, the great Tenor, (bis first appearancein Washinyton,) bigner OSWALD BERNA! 1, the eminent Baritone, (bis first appearance in Washington,) MAURICE STRAKOSCH, the world-renowned Piani«". And the famea PAUL JULLIEN, who has consented to delay his depariure to te Court of France for a brief period This unprecedented combination will ~ sedis HE NATIONAL THEATRE, POSITIVELY FOR BUT TWO NIGHTS. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS, September 17th and 18th. The Programme will present varied and delightful OPERATIC, BALLAD, MISCELLANEOUS, AND INSTRUMENTAL SELECTIONS. U7 No Change én the Prices of Admission 8215 GRAND OPENING BALL OF THE SEASON BY THE UGLY CLUB. HE MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE NAMED Club take great pieasure in announcing to thelr friends and the public ey that their second Grand Annual Ball will take place at Odd Fellows’ Hall, (Navy Yard) on MONDAY EVENING, ber 22, 1855. . Every exertion wiil be used to make this one of the most agreeable balls of the season. upper and Confectionery are in the hands of an ex caterer A superior Cotillon Band has been engage’ for the occasion. No Hats or Caps allowed in the ball room ex- those worn by the res] ive clubs. ickets ONE DOLLAR; to be had of the members of the club, or at the door on the evening of the ball. Committse of Arrangements. Thos Denham, ChasHomer, Robt Chiseltin> we Drery, Wm Kemps, © H Murray, Benj Berkley, J W Bradbury, James Gordon. se 10,13,15,18,20,28 Wants. ANTED.—A NURSE AND CHANBER- maid fora smatl femily, who must bring good recommendations. Apply between the hours of 9 a.m. andl p. m,at No. 566 New Jersey avenue, © ol Baill se 15-2 ANTEU.—WHITE WOMAN TO DO the cooking. washing and ironing of a pri- vate family, City references required. Inquire at 3: street, between 13th and 14th ie TED—A YOUNG LAD, ABOUT 1- years old, that has had some experience in & grocery store A written recommendation re- quired. None other need apply. inquire at No 367 Pennsylvania avenue A.so, a young woman, 2s cook, washer aad froner, at No. 37 s.reet _se15-tf JONAS P. LEVY ANTED.—A WOMAN TO DO GENERAL house werk in a small family, consisting of but three p*.sons. She must bea pinin good ccok, washer and ironer Alse,avirl between 1! and 15 years of age, todo camber work None need apply who cannot bricg recommendations Apply at No. 395 New York uvenve, nesr 13th street. se 15-3 ANTED.—A GENTLEMAN WISHES TO purchase a woman that can do house work, and a man czpable of working on a farm, for his own use, for which the cash ‘will be pald. For further {aformation address ‘« H,” through City Post office. se 13-1we - a = y ANTED IMMEDIATELY —A FIRST Tate woman as house servant The bighest wages will be givea. EDW. H. FULLER, on D street, between 22d and 23d streets, one square east of National Observatory se Lhe ANTED—BY JUDGE SCARBUR6H, A comfortable house in this city at a fairrent Apply. to J. H. WILLARD, Esq., or at the Clerk's Oftce of the Court of Claims se Ll-4¢ OOMS WANTED —THREE OR FOUR rooms pleastantly situated. ina small private family, where there are no boarders Wore wish tofarnish their own room. or rent vt of tue house- Address 6 box 546, City Post Office fe 12-3t# WwW ANTED—A HOUSE READY FUR- nished, of medium size, respectable ap ce. and central situa ion Apply to O.s K, Esq , 36 Lo POTAECARY OR DRU v good chance is offered to a rexnectab.« r mn having a knowledge of tue #potbecary business desirous of taking a half laterest or clerkship tn en establishment doing well Ad dress CROTON,” City Despa se 12-2 AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER OF ENG- lish and Masic desires an engagement ina er tenity. Best references given Address . COMLY, Georgetown se 10-1f AN TED—WANYTED—WANTED—TO meen Persons in want of the following ar French cr German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, row nd, oWs! orageare Oil Paintings, lerge and small Marbie-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gcla All kinds of Pictures framed, and any size Looking Glasses, or other work in the gilding Ine done to order with dispatch. Also, a lot of cast-tron Bracketts, suitable for shelviug, &c.,ou bend. Yerms moderate to sult ON ee » N.B.— york Regi E Gite Viatesfiweriea egitt,and Looking Gircs Penna. avenue, opposlie Ktrkwood i dec 19 JOHN WAGNi : Boarding. ARDING.—SEVERAL NEWLY FUR- nished rooms for rent, either singly or in suits, with board, in a smail family were the:e are but few boarders, at 403 F street, in Union Row, and the immediate Vicinity of the Patent Oftice. se 13-lw* RS. G. ANDERSON CAN ACCOMNO- M date several boarders with or Without rooms. Penn avenue, No 276, between llth end 12th streets. se 10-im ———— Bose, &c—MR8. BATES, ON THES W “a wsecionsted Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street prepa accommodate emen with room: with or without board Every eflort wil bemade a <a — a may favor ber elr - aie pat sient or table — CUAL—COAL-1 OAL. A ped ARRI VED PER SCHOONERS Chas White, EmilyC Horting, aud Vansbed, mime Melieed and Red Ash COAL, warranted a We will be delivering from the vesse's the ep- lire Week, commencing Monday, the 15th inst Thor® Wishing to lay in winter »upplies should uot mis* this favorable opportunity. Coal under cover. 2240 Ibs. (0 the ton. W014 of the net ony always on band. 5 & FIRST WAKU MAKKET, 1 16:b, aud beep constantly on hand, FRESH W.M. GALT se 129§f N.W. cor ,2th and C sts., No. 5:7. Rt WO AO NO. 114 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. WILLOPEN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER MEATS and VEGETABLES at the above place. se 13-3we WM. CHASE