Evening Star Newspaper, November 18, 1856, Page 2

STAR. EVENING WASHINGTON CITY: TUESDAY..... er = S& apvanrexurnrs engin Bi Twauve e'ciosx, M.; ornmnwis werm vas wexT DAT. LRT AT THE OFFICE BY TORY MAY NOT APPEAR SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union argues to show that such riots as have of late years taken place in Balti- more, Louisville and New Orleans, wherein the rights of citizenship are ruthlessly trod- den under foot, militate amazingly against the progress of the cause of olvil liberty in Europe. That is doubtless true, 28 their tendency is to shake the confidence of really enlightened liberals in the capacity of men for self-government, which experiment is be- ing tried here undor far moro advantageous Ciroumstarces than ever before in modern timer. The Union also comments on the fact that in New Haven and Brooklyn, the hot-bed of political religious teachers, the vote against Fremont was overwhelming The editor (of the Union) judges from that fact that in- stead of helping a cause, the interference of eburches and parsons in politics tends surely to bring it into disrepute with the great ma- jority of sensible and patriotic people. The Intelligencer says: “« The outrages committed some months at Panama on therailroad passengers crossing to the Pacific, doubtless directed the attention of our Government to the propriety of devising some means by which to save our citizens from similar outrages in future, as well as to ren- der the transit of the Isthmus a safe and un- molested route for all travelers whatever. With a view, we presume to effect this import- ant object, our Resestive has, as we under- stand, m negotiating with the Government of New Granada for a cession or transfer of the jurisdiction or sovereignty of a tract of country on the Isthmus, embracing, of course, the line of the railroad, and how much more we do not know. The authorities of the Isth- mus being unable, if willing, to tepress the banditti which infest Panama and its neigh- borhood, an arrangement which shall pla:e that power in our own hands would certainly be very desirable, if it can be effected without complicating or involving the exterior rela- tions and responsibilities of our Government to am objectionable extent. We simply state the fact of the negotiation, however, without touching on the political a t of the subject, of which our knowledge of the details of the matter are too imperfect to permit us to speak We have reason to believe that ‘the Inte//i- gencer correetly states the purpose of the Government in the brief article quoted above, which, the reader will perceive, is in keeping with the article from a Panama paper pub- lished in the Star a few days ago. Up to this time we have refrained from aliuding edito- rially to these negotiations, least we might thus embarrass thoze conducting them. All well- informed persons, we feel assured, compre- hend the vital importance to our national in- tereste of the protection of the Panama Isth- mus route from liability to such interruptions az, for the past year, have rendered the Nica- Tagua route to California utterly useless for the purposes of legitimate American com- merce and travel. —————_—_~-+e- —___ ago Book Notices Tir vor Tar. A Novel. By a Lady of New Orleans. New York: Garret & Co. (For sale in this city by Taylor & Maury ) This work, which is lettered externally “A Reply to Dred,’’ was first issued in London, 8nd as its forty-one chapters are devoted to a faithful proving of the evils of the English social system it met with a most uncordial re- ception at the hands of the English press it was, however, fairly noticed, and the truth- fulness of its social statistics acknowledged by the Scoteh press. The English humanita. rians were, however, too much occupied with suffering humanity some three thousand miles away to endure philosophically this 4rusyue invitation to attend to the wants of “the Greeks at their own doors ”” In the next edition we trust the authoress will substitute come more appropriate title in place of the trivial ‘Tit for Tat,” whic likely to mislead a public, already surfeited with “‘ Uncle Tom’’ literature, as to the real merits of the work. Tae O'Briens asp toe O’Fuauertys. A National Tale. By Lady Morgan Anno- tated by R. Shelton Mackenzie. New York : Redfield. (For sale in this city by Taylor & Maury.) This is the fourth of the Lady Morgan's Trish stories, and, like its predecessors, ‘‘ The Wild Irish Girl,”’ ««O’Donnell,” and « Flor- ence Macarthy,”’ is noted for the brillianey of its literary execution and the ability and bold- ness with which the fair authoress advocates Trish principles. The romantic traditions of the feuds between the rival houses of the O’Briensand 0’ Flabertys inthe west of Ireland bave been worked up into a thrilling story by Lady Morgan, whose thorough acquaintance with the scenery, legends, customs, mannere, language, and history of Ireland are evinced on every page. Porx is three-quarters of a cent lower new, out west, than at a corresponding period of last year. The trade have figured out an ab- solute impossibility that it can reach the Prices of last winter. Cause—less foreign demand and much greater production in the great northwest POLITICAL GOSSIP. The New York Dispatch, a Fillmore daily paper recently started in that city, has coi- lapsed. Its weekly issue is stiil continued The returns of the Kentucky election show a Fremont vote in seventeen counties, amount- ng to several hundred. In Galloway county 1s@ votes were cast for the Fremont ticket. Owen P. Lovejoy, who has just been elected to Congress by the Kepublicans of Illinois, is the brother of the Rev. E P Lovejoy who was killed in Alton many years ago while defend- merce Spli-slavery newspaper establsbment. commission merchant of New Url je a saew Nothing in enaeense a svmewhbat like this: * ; poy are Kentucky right Stan rennessee gone water on Cumberland shoals rising. The Boston Liberator (Abolition) is hie dolorous = election of Buchagen, heeding ite “ Hung be the Heavens in black » Better as they are in the full flowin, of a bright sky, the bow of prom her; three feet river (Salt 7) dra arm sup, silver clouds re), athwartthe horizon. + ore —______ E> Thursday, the 20th instant, will be ob served os a day of Thanksgiving by the citi- zens of Port «moutb, Va. Eg ibe government of New Granada has Suspended the effects of the law regarding the tax on mails crossing the Isthmus. k#F The Montreal Pilot says that the dining taties at the iailread jubilee in that city were a mile ard a buf long. E&@> A paper will, the first one in California, bas been built and nearly completed near To- Pa bay, some eight or ten miles above Lo- ines Ee WF. Jobpson, the ow f a lar ‘cory en the Leke shore at Chiage. hes mp cove ane Paso ree snneens frees the Illinois utal Kailroad Com, for cutting t! Soup pany Dg through WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. The African tlave Trade.—-Late publica- tions in the South wherein the political econ- omy ard the history of the African slave trade have been discussed with marked abili- ty, have raised hornets’ nests at the North. The newspapers of the order (political) of the New York Trthune have gone half crazy over the alleged probability that the Southern United States are about to combine to bring about its restoration by hook or by crook. We are glad to perceive public attention awaken- ing to the subject, because it is one of vast importance to the future of an immense por- tion of the American continent that cannot do its legitimate share in the commerce of the world by and through any other than African slave labor. Though the Holy alliance in ’15 took measures to stop the trade, and though this Government, France and England subse- quently, by treaty, agreed to do the same thing at an enormous cost, annually, to all of their treasuries, it has actually doubled at least in all its victims immolated on the pas- sage, while it has not lessened so far as the number actually shipped is concerned. Thus the result of all that has been done to puta stop to it has only been an increase of all its bad features. No man of common sense im agines that the African negro is not in a bet- ter condition in slavery in America, than in barbarous captivity or even barbarous free- dom in his nativedand. Humanity superin- duced the abolishment of the legality of the traffic ; and matters now look as though, with the increasing horrible covlie slave trade (which already equals the African slave trade in extent when that was greatest) humanity will ere long cry aloud for the remoyal of all existing restrictions on the old trade between Africa and America. All the Fools Not Yet Dead —The New York Herald has a correspondent at Rich- mond, Virginia, famed for starting mare’s nests. His very last is as follows. Viz [Special dispatch to the Herald | Ricrworp, Va, Noy. 14. The last disunion manifesto of R. Barnwell Rhett has much more in it than what appears upon its face. It isthe precursor of a series of disunion experiments which will now be rapidly unfolded, here and at other points, as the plot thickens. The latest experiment de- liberated upon is a coup d’etat for the control of Mr. Buchanan’s administration or the de- feat of his election; and if Jefferson Davis is not the master spirit of this notable scheme, he may be expected to profit by it to the full extent of his powers On the first Wednesday in December, the Presidential Electors elected are to meet in the various States, to cast their yotes for President and Vice President. In tho inter- val, it is proposed to bring Mr. Buchanan, by letter, up to the maik of the Southern Nulli- fiers, or to compass his defeat by giving a suf- ficient number of the Democratic Electoral votes of the South to other candidates to throw the election into the House The Nullifiers bave their fears of the Northern Democrats elected to the next Congress in behalf of Kan- sas asa Free State ; and from recent disclosures from Lancaster, they also have their fears of Mr. Buchanan himself. Hence this despe- rate plan of bringing Mr. Buchanan to the mark, or of defeating bis election. The con- spirators do not expect any satisfactory answer from Mr Buchanan—they do not desire it. Their object is disunion and tho spvils of a Southern Confederacy. ne know that in the betrayal of the people, by throwing the election into the House, they may create an excitement which will result in the abrupt dissolution of Congress, the suspension of the Government, the secession of the Southern States in a body, and the bloody Southern Confederacy which is to be the millenium of their hopes. The late confidential meeting of Henry A. Wise, and his associate disunion Southern Governors at Raleigh, you will dis- cover by and by, invelved something more than treason and revolution in the event of Fremont’s election ”’ Now, to set this silly story or budget of stories at rest at onee, we have to say that from beginning to end it is wholly without foundation; there is not a eingle grain of truth in it, not one, except that onthe first Wednes- day in next month the electors are to meet in the various States, to cast their votes for President and Vice President No southern elector chosen as a Demoorat, that is no elector chosen in any southern State except Maryland, has over entertained the idea of casting his vote for any one for Presi- dent except James Buchanan; nor has any Democrat or southern right: man ever pro- posed any other action on the part of any southern Democratic elector or electors than that they were chosen by the people t con- summate. Cabinet Making.—‘he Kichmond /nju:- rer commenting on the efforts of various North- ern opposition journals to influence the selec- tion of Mr. Buchanan’s cabinet, says: “ Now, as to all theee conjectures and ru- mors, we mnay aflirm with pertect safety, that they are equally gratuitous and groundless. Mr. Buchanan is doubtless competent to se- lect the members of his cabinet; and aa he ix not @ gurrulous pergon, it is not at all likely that he will disclose his purpose before the proper time. In any event he would hardl make the New York Herald the organ of his communications to the country.’’ Continuing, the Enquirer adds, with furce and justice : “* Ag to the particular principle upon which the President elect proposes to constitute his cabinet, and as to the individuals whom he may appoint to office, we have only this con. cern: thathe will not suffer any clique or coterie to monopolize his favur and the influ- ence of the administration ; and, if he choose to distinguish between ‘‘wings”’ or “zections’’ of the party, that he will be determined by the predominant sentiment of the Southern Democracy. no neither cf these points do we distrust Mr Buchanan On tho contrary, we have perfect confidence in his Sagacity as well as the justice of his disposition Giving them Fits —The Kepublican-party papers are just now abusing the people of southern Illinois intensely, for couly overcom- ing the 40,000 majority with which Fremont left the four northern Congressional districts of that State. The truth is, the people of soutbera Iilinvie are for the incst part from the slaveholding States, and all of them know far mere truth concerning slavery as it exists in this country, than (hose of northern Lilincie ; for the former have it on their border. We bave rarely read such vehement foul-mouthed abuse as is being bestowed upon the sturdy voters of southern Illinois, as explained above. As a specimen, we extract from the Rochester Democrat of the 13th inst Tec ar ce Eeyrr —When Lilinois was | 4 ave voted for Fremont, ‘ Egypt’? had not been heard from. The region peepee | 1. -S¥P* is the southern part of the Stat It is the oldest settled coogi eet wsiitnems akee led section, but has re- | tionary in almost every thing for | many years The Cleveland Herald oa the | settlers are the was white foiks’’—too poor to own niggers—from Kentucky, Tennessee. Virginia and North Carolina, and they trans. planted into IIliovis all their ignorance, shift- lessness, school-house hating, ‘tobaccu yrind- ing, whisky-drinking habits. Too poor to own slaves in a slave State, they still regard tho institution as from Heaven, and they would vote to re open the slave trade and establish | the traffic in Iilinois, uzanimousiy, Their public roads are vow daily used by ibe slave drivers for the travel of their human chattels from Kentucky and Virginia to Missouri, and with just as much seer of property to the masters as in Arkansasor Texas Politically, they vote one way and all the time. ol Egypt is famous for Democratic majori- ties, and the party leaders have only to ascer- tain how large a majority is necessary to over- balance the enlightened portions of the State, and Egypt honors tho draft. In the late elec- tion, for instance, the four Congressional dis- tricts north of Spriggfield gave Fremont about 40,000 majority. This was regarded as a eet- tler, and the Republicans set down the State as theirs beyond a peradventure. Douglas & Co , knew the voting capacities of Egypt bet- ter. Douglas telegraphed East, ‘‘ Iilinois all right '’? As soon a8 the required vote was ascertained, Egypt to report. And such reports! flere are a few specimens from the Chicago Democratic Pross of Friday : “Williamson county—Buchanan 802, Fre- mont 7 “Jackson county—Buchanan 1190, Fre- mont 15. c “ Payette county—Buchanan 900, Fillmore 800, Fremont 75” Southern Illinois is, indeed, a trump. It can stand much more such abuse without losing the goed opinion of any whose good opinion is worth having. Naval Affairs.—-A correspondent writes from the Brooklyn Navy Yard to the New York Evening Post, of Saturday last, as fol- lows: “The steamship Mississippi is stil in the dry dock, but will be taken out, itis said, eith- er to day or Monday. The water has already been partially let in, to test her bottom. The work upon her is being pushed with vigor, and when ake is ready for sea again she will be better than before, and one of the finest war steamers afloat. Her timbers and planking were found to be generally rotten, and ber woodwork throughout will bo more than half new. She has a new kelson, many new tim- bers, and her planking is all new from the waterline. Her guards have been raised twenty-eight inches, so as to give her wheels leas dip, and her head and cut-water has been modernized and beautified. Her machinery, from the bed-plates upward, has been tho- roughly overhauled and repaired, and she is to receive entirely new boilers On her last voyage home, from Japan, she exhibited re- markable speed, and with these improvements, it is confidently anticipated that she will prove one of the very fastest sea going steamers in the world. The slcop-of war Falmouth is being fitted for sea with despatch, in pursuance of orders from Washington, received on Wednesday last. Her destination is unknown. Owing to the great demand for seamen in the merchant service, very few men are now enlisted on board the North Carolina, and none have been drafted from herin a long time. She has about seventy men on board at present, ke- sides a guard of forty marines The sailors are kept in good health and spirits by constant daily exercises with the guns, small swords, &c. Since the exile to Sing Sing of the river pirate, ‘‘ Paddy the Greek,”’ there have been very few desertions On Thursday night the officers of the North Carolina gave a@ grand ballin honor of tke marriage of Captain Watsen, of the Marines, toa Philadelphia lady of great beauty and accomplishments. Over 100 couples attended the ball, and danced on the main deck to the music of the ship's band, until the ‘smail hours ’’ The ship was splendidly decorated, and all on board were feasted in honor of the occasion. The slave bark Panchita is lying at tho yard, awaiting the decision of the courts he Vincennes and the Potomac are still ‘in ordinary,’’ waiting for ‘‘ something to turn up’’ The old Brandywine, that ought to be razeed, is as much an eye-sore asever. The boys from the North Carolina sometimes gu on board of her to exercise, in fair weather. The frigate Sabine remains just as she was when she was launched two years ago. It wasonce proposed to send her to the Brazil station, but a ship at Norfolk was finally selected instead. The stcamer Dispatch, alias City of Boston, which was purchased for the Arctic expedi- tion, is rotting away slowly. She is said to be still sound throughout, except that her boilers are worthless. The frigate Savannah, Commodore Mercer, is every day expected to arrive from the Bra- zil station Her crew will be paid off and discharged, and the vessel will be laid up for repairs. A New Consul.—The President has acknow- ledged Louis de Contenein as the Consular Agent of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in New York. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 17th November, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of Stock $22,270 05 For the Interior Department. 23,227 00 For Customs....cocssccrscseeses 47,495 BS War warrants received and en- SECM ic ssecsysscoasies 199,285 09 Warrepay warrantsrece entered.. 647 60 From misce! 28,407 93 On account of the Navy....seee. 41,175 00 ———3qm ee _ PERSONAL. ++++ex-Governor John Bigler, of California, is in this city, at Willards’ hotel. +... Goveroor Wise, of Virginia, was ia Baltimore yesterday. +++» Macaulay, the historian, is a large hol der of New York State stocks. ++++ Queen Victoria is reported to be in an “ interesting condition.’’ +ee+ Hon. J. J. Seibels, U S. Minister to Belgium, arrived at his home, Moatgomery, Ala., on the Sth inst. ++.+ John B. Gough lectures in the Academy of Music before the Young Men’s Christian Association of New York. -+.« Dr. John W. Gorkam, of Boston, has been appointed United States Consul at Jeru- salem. +++» Mrs Julia Deane-Hayne is again play- ing in San Francisco, the new baby having got # fair start in the world. ++++Millard Fillmore and James Buchanan have been wade life-members of the Young Mea’s Christian Association, Alexandria, Va. ++++ Oliver Cromwell’s name appears among the list of deserters from Ge Walker's army, published in El Nicaraguese. +++» Among the passengers supposed to be lost in the steamship Lyonnaise is Mr. Albert Sumner, (a brother of Senator Sumner) as also his wife and daughter. ++++ Ex-President Van Buren, who was so severely injured by being thrown from a car- tiage on the 24th ult, is recovering. Apart from the effects of the injury he is in the en- joyment of his accustomed health. +++» The Christian Association have in re- sorve a very interesting course. Lieut. Maury, of this city; Hitchcock, the geologist ; Dana, the mineralogist; Dr, Butler, of Cincinnati ; Bishop Clark, and other equally celebrated, have consented to lecture. +++» Col. George W. Porter, inventor of the “Porter rifle’ and other firearms, and pro- jector of a cotton picker operated by horse- power, died at Memphis, Tenn , on ‘the 8th lust , of inflammation of the brain. He was fifty years of age, anda highly respected cit izen of Memphis. ++++Mr. John G Gibson and lady, of Bos- ton, were on board the French steamer Lyon- naico when she left New York, and are among the missing Messrs. H L Higgonson, Wm. P. Mason and S G. Perkins, also of Boston, likewise took passage on the same vessel, but fortunately changed to the Arabia. ++++ The pall bearers at the funeral of John (M Clayton were Gov Sameer, Gav llazzard, Gov. Polk, Judge Wootten. Judge Houston, William D Lewis, General Groome and Mor. ton McMichael, and there was a long proces sion of citizens from all partsofthe State He was interred in the Presbyterian ground, of whieh church he was a membor. At the grave Rev Mr. a the pastor, performed the last sad rites In his discourse he said that Mr. Clayton had, during the lost few months of his life, become a devout and sincere chris- tian, attentive to all his religious duties, and oes of faith in the saving influences of chris- ianity es Suav,—the first of the season, have made cir sppearance in the waters of Savannah | GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gzonerrown, Nov. 15, 1856. The wagon and horses noticed by us yester- day as having been found near the Cemetery by Officer Silence and others, belonged to Mr W. H. Houston, of Drainsville, Fairfax coun- ty, Va. Mr. H. had brought a load of pro- duce to market, and after disposing of it he ste} into a public house in Washington to ae wean business with a friend. eWhile thus engaged his horses either ran off or were driven off by the person whom he engaged to take care of them—most likely the latter, as they were unhitched from the w: when found. The insinuation that Mr H had been drinking, we assert, is wholly incorrect, as we have the most reliable testimony to the con- trary. We are pleased to learn that the members of the Female Union Benevolent Society have reorganized this very useful and necessary society, and determined to keep up their or- gee They have algo elected their of- icers and appointed the managers of the asso- ciation for their winter's campaign of useful- ness. The names of these wo will give ina day orso. In this connection we would sug- gest_to our citizens generally to be aed: when these excellent ladies call, to give them a liberal contribution. A little boy named Israel Rhorer, son of a widow lady residing upon Montgomery street, accidentally fell from the roof of ashed where he was playing with some other children yes- terday and seriously fractured one of his arms and dislocated the wrist. Drs. Lauk and Ty- ler were called in and set the fractured limb. We have several times been requested by persons living contiguous, and others, to cail the attention .f the authorities to the very bad condition of Green street, between Bridge and Gay. A few days labor and a trifling outlay before the winter comes on might save the ne- cessity of repairing all that part we have men- tioned. Doubtless tho most interesting part of the excercises of Thanksgiving day in our city will be the exhibition of the Dumbarton ‘street Methodist Sabbath School at 7 o’clock p. m. We understand that their arrangements for the occasion are more perfect and extensive than any they have heretofore made. We bespeak for the young orators and vocalists a crowded auditory. During the revival at the West Georgetown Methodist church, under the Rey. Mr. Got- walt, which has just closed, about fifty mem- bers were added to the church. There appears to be but little activity in the flour and grain markets. The former is held at $6 75a$6 87 for fair to good standard brands, and the latter at €1.40a$1.45 for red wheat, and $] 48a$1] 52 for white, and 582 for corn, white and yellow. 5 a eure ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 18, 1856 The ceremonies and procession of yesterday occupied our citizens the major portion of the day. Beside the Alexandria associations men- tioned yesterday as uniting in the demonstra- tion, the American Hook and Ladder company with their truck, and the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder company, in uniform, of Washing- ington, took part in the proceedings. At the cemetery, the corner stone of the monument to ‘he memory of the martyr firemen was laid by tho Masonic Grand Master on behalf of Alex- dria Washington Lodge No. 22. After which Edgar Snowden of the Gazette, delivered an oration of great beauty, pathos and power. After the ceremonies, the procession returned to the city and spent most of the afternoon in parading the streets of the city. At night Washington Hall was crowded with the fair ladies and their gallants till a late hour, The pleasant crowd continued to enjoy themselves, and then retired, from as festive an evening as ever passed in Alexandria. The Society of Friends have been holding their quarterly meeting in this place for the pasitwodays. On Sunday religious exercises, and on yesterday church business occupied their attention. The corn exchange was closed yesterday, but quotations are as follows : Flour $6 75a$9. Wheat—white $1 50a$1.56, red $1.40a$1 45. Corn 60622, Oats 334362. Amt. CouNTERFEITERS AND Inpesters — The public are cautioned against purchasing arti- cles pretending to be of thenature of the Ba/m of Thousand Flowere for cleansing the teetb, perfuming the breath, and beautifying the complexion. The popularity of that article has brought forward a host of counterfeiters. None is genuine unless signed by Fetridge & Co , and for sale in this city at Shillington’s bookselling and stationery establishment, cor- ner of Four and-a-half street and Pennaylva- nia avenue. How to Write vor ras Newsrarens.—As @ general rule, short pieces are best liked. A gentleman in a bank once told us when we asked him to subscribe for a certain Quarter- ly Review: ‘‘Reada Review! why, I never read anything longer than @ telegraph dis- pateb! But I will take it and senditto my brother, who ix a minister in the country.” The public like short article. when it iz a condensation. This introduces a second idea. An article to be printed should absolutely have something in it. If professed argument, it should be conclusive; if pathetic, it should moisten the eyes; if an anecdote, it should have a sharp point; if philosophy, it should go to the primi- tive rock; if practical, it should go like ap arrow to its work; if spiritual, it should awe the soul that reads it. A good newspaper style is not as easy as it seems Its Scylla lies on the side of attempt- ing & popular manner, and succeeded only in being more familiar than a man ought to be at his own table, or degenerating into slang, or become very childish Its Charyb- idis yawns for those who, shunnin, Seyila, are determined to have real thought, pith, and value in their writing, and so become too learned, or profound, or imaginative, or phbil- osophical for any but scholars or highly culti- vated people.—Amerrcan Presbyterian. Harta anp Weanuer at New Orveans. Death during the week ending 10th, 126 No yellow fever. A genuine frost,—the first of the season,—made its appearance on the morn ing of the 9th. THIS OF FICE WILL BE CLOSED Born THURSDAY nest (Tran ving Day.) It is expected that bills and notes falling due on that day will be paid on Wednesday, the 19th instant. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO. nov 18-2t WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BG BANK, November 18, 1850 —Thienoe will not be open for business on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, (Thanksgiving Day) Persons having notes maturing on that day will please attend to them poly le LEWIS JOHNSON, Treasurer. } § (special meng of St WILL BE A special meeting of St Joha’s re No 11, at Masonic Hall, at7 o'clock THIS EVENING, to make arrangements for the fon — rel of our Ja‘e brother, Tobias Martin. A fuil attendance is earnestly requested. By order of the W. M. lt Td. H. BAIRD. Ja. Sec. THE BIBLE CLASS UNDER THE Be aiecuion of TU Water, Eeq , will hold its first meeting at the Rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association. TU-NIGHT. The subject for consideration will be ‘* The Creation.’’ The members and young men generally are invi- ted to attend. 1t* UNITED BONS OF LIBERTY BS onion DEMOCRATIC A8SOCIA- TION OF GEORGETOWN —The members of this ne are oe Sear meet a rick ween Prospect streets. vem ber the 19th at 7}, o’clock. Businers of the great- est importance will be taid before the association, Be or ele G.M.GA 4 res: nov 18-21% *'J. V. COLLINS, Sect. THE MEMBERS OF THE STAR | <n take great pleasure in ennounc- ing to the citizens of Washington, that ao Ret exs their First Grand Cotilion og @ on N= AY, November 24th, at Thorn’s Building, on Seventh street, next to Odd Fellows’ Hall. N.B—A Prize Ring will be ented to the Sages of the club frien the most tick- “nov iP TWeeMe ‘THE COMMIBTEE, NOTICE.—OUR OFFICE WILL | <n on THURSDAY, the 20th in- stant Persons havin; . ——. m1 attend to it t) apes 17. CHUBB OTHERS. ‘HA! av: WHY NOT BE JOLLY’ The First Grand Annual Ball as or Tt JOLLY CLUB, On MONDAY EVENING, December Sth, At the Washington Assembly Rooms. Particulars in future advertisement. nov 17-3t# FESTIVAL—THE LADIES OF the Mite Society attaehed to Wesley Chapel will hold a Festival at Odd Fellows Ball, 7th street, commencing on MONDAY, No- vember 17th, 1°66, the fan poe prem dove yment of the debt for the rebuilding of the Bhuren. ‘There will be anabundance of Refresh- — ee and ancy Articles for reasonable ls ‘Their friends are cordiall invited fo visit them festival. during the continuance of nov 17-37 NOTICE.—A CONCERT WILL BE BP hiven by the young ladies of the Third District School t eey Mirick’s) on THANKS GIVING NIGHT, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, near the Navy Yard. Admittance 25 cents Omni- buses leaving 6th street west will take persons to the Hall, and leave the Hall at the close of the concert The exercises to commence at7 o’clock nov 17-3t THE LADIES FAIR AT ISLAND Hall fs still goin on, and will continue until THURSDAY EVENING, the 20th, which will be the last night we p: holding it. Thus far we have met with pretty success, and hope our friends will continue to favor us with their presence and patronage ‘The Fair room Present an attractive ap; , and cannot fail to afford every one with an evening of pleasant en tertainment We have on hand a “reat man’ articles both useful and ornamental, which wii be sold at moderate prices. The room will be opened each evening at 2 o'clock for the benefit 0; thore who may not want to attend at night, and we invite penta 4 the ladies to call see our stock of needle work ,childrensclothes, &¢.,which must be disposed of at some price. nov 17-4t* Bee nen BUILDING ASSOCIATION An election for Ofticersand Directors of the Union Building Association of Geo' n will be held at the Counci] Chamber,on THURS- DAY next, 20th instant. The polls will be open- ed at four and closed at six o’clock c m. The third annual meeting of said association will be held at 7 o’clock p.m , of the same day, and at the same place, when a detailed report of the operations of the association will be nt ed. Members are requested to be present. The Secretary and Treasurer will be in attendance at 6 o’clock to receive dues of members. nov 17.3t THOS. JEWELL, Sec. WATIONAL THE. BUUTH. Tas wlowapentory Will be presented Bulwer’s great Sve-act pla of + mappa i ‘ardinal Richelier.......... r jooth.. nee ted by the excellent company from tolli- day street Theatre, Baltimore ) -Miss Bila Warren To conclude with THE Sw'SS COTTAGE. THE NAIAD QUEEN is in active preparation. Box office from 9to4i¢ o'clock, when seats a at6X; Opera commence at % SECOND GRAND BALL ov TEE BOONE CLUB, WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, AT on PUESDAY EVENING, mov. 25th E MEMBERS OF THE BOONE CLUB take great pleasure in announcing t> their friends and the public ly that their Second Grend Ball will be given et the ASSEM BLY RUOMS, on TUESDAY EVENING, ovember 25, | None members of the ‘Club pledge themsel vex that neither or ex will be spared to make this one of the best Balls of the season. Scott’s Band has been for the oceasion. The Refreshment department has been placed in the hands of superior caterer bela St a DOLLAR, admitting a gentle- Peattivety ne bats or caps allowed im the Ball Room, except those worn by members 0° the re- spective Clubs. Committee of Arrangements. “8. Good, RK L. Mastin, J. Scott, A. Bridget nov 18-dtb om vinci eininititabeh ccs A NEW PIANO FORTE CLASS will commence at the Academy of Music, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, November 19th iL The pupils of this class, and all persons intending to join, are requested to meet at Two O'Clock, precisely now 17 2 W_HENRY PALMER. AN EVENING CLASS, for the study of HARMONY AND THOROU@H BASS, will also shortly commence. Applications from Ladies or Sentionen to be made immediately This class will receive both ladies and gentlemen. nov 17-2 W. HENRY PALMER, are hereby requested to atiend a meceting of the Company, to be held at the Armory, on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, Novern- ber 19th, 1856, at 734 o’clock. Punctual attend ance is earnestly requested, as business of spe will bes greta = meeting. Every member Is expected to resen nov 15 4t® tis 3 BY ORDER. NOTICE. —THE sorhigenirnanipation | << to call the attention of the c to his stock of GLASS and QUEENSWARE before purchasing elsewhere, as by so doing they ‘will save from 19 to 25 per cent. ‘Pollet and Dinner —— — lowest at Pa. avenue, between 9th a 4 it“ ape JOHN McDEVITT 10 MEMBERS OF CONGR ESS AND OTHERS —FOR RENT.—A Briek Houe with eight rooms. handsomely furnished. App!y at 276 H street, near 19th. nov 18-' JOHN H. McCUTCHEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AS REMOVED HIs OF FICE AND RESI- dence to No. 24 Missouri avenve, 43g and 6th street. nov 18-Im® 2. SKINNER’S SCHOOL FOR THE Deaf and Dumb and Blind, G street, be tween 20th and 2ist streets, south side Friday afternoon. is set apart for the reception of visitors nov 18-2w* OST —ON SATURDAY MORNIN6, THE 15th instant, between 15th street and 20th, on Gia BREASTPIN in the formof aCross,cf dark hair, tipped with gold. ‘Tue finder will be suita- bly rewarded by leaving it at the Star office. 1t® CARWD.—ALL PERSONS HAVING bonght goods atthe szle of Messrs. T Galli- gan & Co , under Browns’ Hotel, will please call and get them to morrow. WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. PREM. Adit: GUARDS, ATTENTION .—YOU nov 18 -2t ‘AME TO THE SUBSCRIBES * ises, with his cattle, ontheSth inst , a BROWN STEER, which ger pes, can bave by provi: TO} y; pay- ing mngee eee 5 PRAT b nov18-st_ Corner of N and 3d sts. north. GRAND BALL. HE MARION KIFLES TAKE MUCH ure in announcing to their friends, both military and civic, thet their Second Annual! Bal! will take place at Temperance Hatt on MON- DAY, the 24th instant. Such arrangements bave been made that will guarantee to a'l who may bonor them with their presence a happy, pleasant and agreeable tire The comniittee vaeg be disappointed io receiving their ladies’ invitation cards, and it being too late to procure others suitable for the occasion, they will therefore be dis: with The committce. in the absence of special invita- tions, will however extend a jal welcome to atl their lady friends ° Supper will be furnished by an experienced The Ball will be opened at 9 o'clock with a Grand Promenade, the full band of Prof. Esputa performing at the time the Marion's Grand March, composed expressly for this occasion Commuitee of Arrongem-nis Capt F M Shekell, Serg’t Wm H 8 Jones, Lieut C P Swoe, Serg’t Jas Sheehan, Private M ny Serg’t Jas L. Foxwell, Private Thos Baker, Private Geo Bea! Private B Spencer, Private Jas Handley nov 17- GRAND ANNUAL BALL oF THE Anacostia Fire Company, No. 1. HK MEMBERS OF THE ANACOSTIA Fire Company take great pleasure in announe ing to their frends and the pub'te in general, that they will givea Ballon THANK 36I1VINGEVE, November 198, at ANACOSTIA HALL, Navy a The committeé pi themselves to make this one of the most agreeable Balls of the Season, as no pains have been spared to make | so in regard to entertainment and order. Committee of Invitation and Receptron. Chas Sanderson, James Harrison, Wm Dobbins, Alex Eston George Storm, nov 15.4 Wants. M. J. KNOWLES, 0.1433 SEVENTH STREET, between G and H, west side, has just received a lot of DRESS TRIMMINGS, such as F , Vel vets, Plush, Blugle and Buttons of ail kinds Bracelets, Breast Pins, Necklaces, Shawl Pins, Brushes, Combs, Soaps, Perfumerles, &e. nov 18-3t* LACK TEA.—ANOTHER LOT OF OUR standard BLACK TEA |s now being received. This Tea bears a reputation unsut d by any ever offered in this city. Price 50 cents per pound. We have also, a variety cf lowergr: of Teas, and at much lower prices. KING BURCHELL, cor. Vermont avenue and 15th st. nov 1S Ly bd Nenertlers UNDERSIGNED, BEING the Sole Agent of the Government Printer for the disposition of all wast:,dameged, or surplus Papers emanating from the Goverament printing otfices and binder:es, | hereby caution all persons from purchasing such from any one else, as upon any further knowledge of such fact, such persons (buyer ant sellers) shall be prosecuted to the full extent ofthelaw Allsuch papers as damaged, (white and printed,) s-rpius uments, wrap- pers, &c ,can be found at my store on D street, near 7th, the only authorized place for the sale of them. EDWARD TOWERS, nov l=-lw Agent. OTICE IS HERESY GIVEN TO ALL tradesmen in this city wio Lave been in the habit of purchasing waste or other Papers from employees or cthers connected with either the Senate or House printing offices, that if hereafter any such purchases are made from any perty other than Epwagp Towsks, whois the sole agent therefor, the parties so purchasing wi!l be prosecuted to the extent of the law nov 1é-lw ©. WENDELL. PENMANSHIP, AND BUOK-KEEPING BY DOUBLE ENTRY. HE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY announces to the citizens of Washington, that he will give instructions in the abeve branch- es Persons wishiry to acquire a thorough knowledge of the Science of Accounts, and a beautiful style of Plain, Practical, and Ornamen- tal Writing, wlll pleare make {mmediateapplica- tion at his rooms at No 4:9 7th street, between G and H streets, west side. Open fromé to 9 o'clock m. Terms modcra'e, and satisfec lon « eed c. ARMOR. nov 18.3t* BOOT, SHUE AND TRUNK ESTASLISH- MENT N MY ESTABLISHMENT MAY BEFOUND at all times the la! t stock in this city of every style and quality of Ladies’, Gentlemens’ Boys’. Misses, Childrens? and Servant’s BOOTS and SHOES; also, TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS, VALISES, SATCHELS, &c. My stock of Fall and Winter Ware, recently selected from the most celebrated manufacturers, is very superior. I promise to offerunusual inducements, and re- spectfully solicit all in want of the above to call and examine my stock before purchasing else- where. Call at 8 P. HOOVER’S. novis Pa av, bet 9th and 10th streets. ATIONAL RESTAURANT, _ No. sai"e street, 3 soars east of the National Theatre “i ABOVE ESTABLISHMENT WILL iM opened THIS AFTERNOON, at5 o'clock. ‘The subscriber hax spared no ex- pense in refitting this house, and adding: thereto all the m improvements necessary to render it an le resort. oper | depart- ment will comprise al] luxuries in thelr season, and ma‘e ready at the shortest notices _ His bar 82611 not be sur, in cboice oe eg every variety, with the best brands of Segars, Tobacco, &e Families supplied with choice OYSTERS at either cooked or otherwise or a eeeareals furnished as required, at aa lishment, or sent to persons et thelr rooms. It is the pur, ef the subscriber to keep a house wouthy of public pat e every way wodby OF Pic Siw FORDON, R BUSTON.—THE PACKET BRIG Ann Elizabeth Taylor has arri: and will have quick h for the port. For it ly to HARTLEY & U., Agents, 101 Water street, Georgetown. nov 17 OUND.—ON SATURDAY MORNING last, near the Centre Market.a BAG, with money and a memorandum of erticiesin it, which the owneg can have by calling at the the Star, describing the properiy, and paying fOr this advertisement. nov 17-tf OTICE.—DR J. 8B. GIBBS WILL BE absent from the on until about the,isth November. 00 95-e0tt ITUATION WANTED—BY A RESPEC- table Man as Market Gardener Has bad+tone experience in the business. Can give good rec- ommendations. Address Box No. 10, at this of- fice Rov 18-21 ANTED —A YOUNG LADY AS SALEY. woman Qne acquainted with the business preferred. Inguire et GEO H. CASsIDY & COS Fancy Store, 814 Penn. avenue, between 10th and 11th streets. nov 1S V ANTED—BY A RESPECTABLE LADY, @ situation in a gentleman’s familyas Seam- stress, or Housekeeper. Would rot object toa Boarding School2s Matron A note addressed to Y. 0. U , Star Office, on Tue dey or Wednesday, will be promptly attended to nov 1;-21@ ‘J\WO GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMO- dated with Table Board ina — family, nearthe Treasury Department. Inquire at this office, Box 14. WANTED —A Cook and Obambermaid. Alse, a Boy, 16 to 15 years of ege, as Waiter, (Colored.) None need apply but those capable Liberal wages will be given. Inquire ae above. nov 17 lw® RICKLAYERS WANTED—AT THE Capitol Extension, south wing, 10 or 12 good ‘workmen, to lay bricks tn cellars. M. C. MEIGs, nov 15 3t Captain of Engineer:. ,SSISTANT BAR-KEEPER AND KITCHEN BOY WANTED.— The Bar- keeper must be oo a8 waiter and shucker, and to atlend dinners out and in my Se- loon when required. Also, wanted a Kliichen Boy, who must te cleanly. A) ve to the adver- User pomeny JO8 BO NGER, jear War and Navy it. nov l4-4t =(intel& Union) ANTED TO HIRE.—A COLORED GIRL for Nurse Slave fe - Call on J ROBINSON, 349 Penn. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. nov 12-tf ANTED —A COACHMAN WHO UN- derstands bis business thoroughly, and can furnish the best recommendations A colored man preferred, who can read writing. Apply at his office. nov 10-tf AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—70 : find persons in want of the following st French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, ovel or square Ol Pain , large and smal! arble- Tables, in bronze or gold. sian aa et is te rg or other work in the ¢ line done to order with dispatch. Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. Lid JOHN WAGNER. Boarding. VARDING—TWO FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board, can be obtained at No 159 10! street, west side, E and F streets. Rov 18-t® ARDING.—MRS. ESTER MOF FETT can accommodate two gentlemen snd thelr wives, or single oo with Board at 5¢5 7th Secutnen dd Fellows Hall Her rooms are comfortable, with fire-places in most of them. Transient and table 18 can algo be accom- Modated . nov 18-e03t® ———— = NEW BOARDING-HOUSE.—MRS. C. REYNOLDS bas taken the well known com- Modious boarding-house on the southeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4% street, which is entirely refitted and furnished. “be bes rooms for rent (at different prices accord to their location,) with or without board. All de- siring such accommodations will do well to call before lccating themselves elsewhere. nov 8 tf ARD, &¢.—MRS. BATES, ON THES. W Biome ot Poussin avenve and %h street is prepared to uccommodate gentlemen with rooms or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who favor ber phigh} ap with their patronage. Transient can be obtained. BROOKS’ PRIZE SPOOL COTTON. 1000 eaarae a PRIZE a by _ W. EGAN & SON, 323 south . de fa. av . tect. th and 7th sts. nev 17-3t {intel )