Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. Sox Puinting.—Our patrons and the public are reminded that we are prepared to have their orders for Job Printing of every descrip- tion executed at the shortest notice, for the lowest prices and in the best and most satis- factory manner. All wanting such work done cannot do better than to apply directly at the counter of the Star office. LOCAL INTELLIGEN or f Boarp or ALDERwEN.—The Board met at7 o'clock last evening. A communication was received from the Mayor sending in nominations already reject- ed by the Board, and giving his reasons for The Mayor stated that he was not yy want of respect for the Board, whenever apy objections have been urged to any of the nominees he bas inquired into their force, an instance substituted the name son for the one objected to. bis determination whenever it is established vinced any unfitness for deficiency of ini but on the con id has in every of another per- that any person has e his office either from capacity or courage, to substitute anot! bis place, whether he be confirmed or not. The nominees, he states, have now been per- forming the duties of their offices for five Satisfactory manner, and ption which arose from a not « single objection has ir fitness and qualification mopths in the most with but one exce misapprehension, been made to thei The vote being taken on the nominations, Joha R. Queen was rejected as Intendant of the Asylum; so also was George H Fulmer as Commissioner, and A. W. Miller as Physician. Wo. H. Fanning was confirmed as Police Con- stable of the Second district. nolds, as Police Constable of the Third dis- trict, Henry Yeatman, do. of the Fourth, Hugh Dougherty and Joseph Mitchell, of the H. Gill, of the Seventh, Z. Williams was rejected as Measurer of Wood, Coal, Grain, and Bran. Spencer was confirmed as Clerk of the R. D. Owens wasconfirmed as Commissioner of the Third and Fourth T. J. Barrett was rejected as Com- missioner of Improvements of Fifth and Sixth odrick was rejected as Scay- enger for the Seventh Ward. Un motion of Mr. Dove, the communicaticn of the Mayor was ordered to be printed. Busey presented the petition of John L. Wirt; referred to improvements committee. Mr. Riggs, from finance committee, present- ed a resolation of inquiry addressed to the Collector of Taxes, in relation to the adver- tising of taxes, 4c; which resolution was John W. Rey- Fifth, and Jose were rejected. Northern market. r Riggs, from same committee, reported a bill appropriating $200 for defraying con- tingent expenses of auxiliary guard; passed. Mr. Busey, trom police committee. a resolution for the relief of John Council bill authorizing the footway to be paved on the north front of market square, was referred to improvements committee. Mr. Busey moved to reconsider the bill granting permission to N. Acker and others to oceupy a portion of the sidewalk on North Capitol street; which was done, and the bill referred to improvements committee. Mr Smith oifered a resolution changing the office hours of assessors in the Seventh Ward, in correcting the poll lists, from 10 a. m. to 3 . m.. as at present, to from 1 Mr. Smith explained that the object of his resolution was to afford facilities to citisens of the Ward who could not conveniently attend .m, to 6 p.m. The question was debated by Messre. Dove, Busey, and others, who opposed the resolution, and it was finally rejectea. Mr. Miller, from health committee, reported a bill regulating the sale of poisous; ordered te be printed. Mr. Evans introduced a bill appropriating $200 te remunerate George H Jones and Jas. Devine for improvements upon Northern Lib- erties market, referred to improvements com- Mr. Ruff presented a resolution instructing the committee before Congress to urge the grading of Pennsylvania avenue east cf the Capitol ; adopted. offered a bill for the relief of avis ; passed. Mr. Emery, trom improvements committee, reported bill providing for taking up and re- laying footway on north front of Centre Mar- ket Square from Eighth to Ninth street; passed. Mr. Smich offered a resolution requesting the committee before Congress to urge the lay- ing of gas-pipes and erection of lamps upon various strests; which was adopted. A bill for the relief of Alexander Borland was referred to finance committee. Mr. Busey offered a resolution in relation to the accounts of the late collector of taxes, which wss made the special order for next Mr. Ruff presented a bill authorizi Mayor to have certain gutters in the ward taken up and relaid ; referred. And then the Board adjourned. Ciacerr Covrt.—Yesterday, this court was ed with the trial of the ejectment case troll vs. Blagden. ejectment from property purshased at a tax Mr. Marbury for plaintiff, Mr. Bradley Below we give the list of jurors for this court, October term, 1856 : Richard Butt, Wm. C. Gregg, Thomas Mil- stead, Wm Cleary, Jacob Harshman, Robert K. Nevitt, James Barnes, Thomas J. Davis, Benj. E. Gittings, John 8. Deviin, James A. Burns, Edmund F. Brown, Wm. H. Perkins, Robert A. Griffin, Michael Coombs, John H. Goddard, James Miller, Thomas Riggles, Jas. A. Kennedy, Seraphim Masi, Wiliam Van Sinsey, Abraham Butler, Joseph Lycns, Thomas J. Forrest, Zephaniah K Offatt, William Cooper, John E. Kendall, Wm. G. Deale, John W. Baden. This is a suit of Riswick, Benj. 5 Cocxtar Sesoors.—Members of Congress and other visitors, accompanied by their tam- lies, who desire to place their children of either sex at school near Washington, will find afemale school and a male school at Mount Olivet, eight miles distant in Alexandria county, Va , equal to any vtgers in the coun- try. Tbey are kept a quarter of a mile apart under different instructors, and are both su- perintended by the principal, the Kev. Vliver Vox, in person, daily. The teachers in charge being, as well as the principal, in all respects capitally qualified. The girls board in the family of Dr. Wunder, and the boys in that of Mr. Smith Mivor; neighbors. in whose care, wher out of school, they could not be in better bands. Thetermsare very moderate. afferd us pleasure to accord further inf-rma- tion to any one desiring to patronize such an Perxaax's Ergioriax Orera and Minstret Trovrs.—This excellent troupe was welcomed heartily on its reappearance last night every branch ef their peculiar line o| they are proficient, and we take heir performances ecommending to our readers as combining the highest de; of refinement, with a mirthfulness, melody and pathos. A new and rich programme is given every night for the short time they can remain in the city. We advise all who wish to enj Bocent laugh to pay Odd Fellows’ Hall a visit during their stay Beawpreta’s Pitts. —W cheerfully add to the efficiency, convenience Brandreth's Fills, for the use of le purgative; which, if ! prevent half the spells that result from ne- ant and exquisite a hearty and in- our testimon: of sickness and deaths glecting premonitory symptoms of diseases of the intestines, if not many others’ We have required, for ten years pas in all which time we do not remem! been confined a day indoors by 1 ition whereas, without them, we should have doubt lees had our share of severe spells of sickness. ~ Tas Iwrennarionan -The late United States Hotel on Penpsylvcuia avenue in this eity bas just been refitted and refurnished by rietor, and is now under the name of the “ International.” Spporntments are in all respects of the first as*, and a thoroughly qualified gentleman is iva is equal to that of and it cannot fail to its enterprising pi other in W Fs venga Bart oF raz Wasurmmeton Hientanvars.— We wish to call the special attention of our ball-going friends to the advertisement, in an- other column, of the ball to be given to-mor- row night, by the W: rs, at Carusi’s Saloon. The — ers have won a high reputation for soldierly qualities under the leadership of (; Wai 8 gen- tleman most admirably qualified for his posi- tion, The committee of arrangements for the ball, consisting of Capt. Watts, Lieut. Rey- nolds, Serg’t Middleton, ex-Capt. Bain, 0. 8. y, and Serg’t Lacey, is an excellent se- lection, and any undertaking got up under their management is sure to go of Leppity. Esputa furnishes the music. With the de- served popularity of this = company in our city we cannot doubt the brilliant success of their ball. : Laxp Warrants —In reference to land warrants, Chubb Brothers in their financial circular of yesterday say: After a week of ex- -Cooding activity with advanced prices war- rants have become dull and are declining. Early last week they were in demand at 90c. for 120's; 940. for 160’s, and 95¢e. for 80's, 112c. for 120’s, and to day are dull at 930. for 160’s and 80’s, and 88c. for 120’s. Crimiman ay pies oe Ler mornings was engaged in the disposal of business of a retiminary nature. A motion was made by ir. C L Jones to quash an indictment against Wm Hickerson for assaulting and beating a slave, the propertf of Mary A. Dodson. The Court overruled the motion, and when we left the court-room the case was under examina- tion. Tue CoLLection or ENGRAVINGS offered for sale at Green s auction rooms contains some fine animal pieces by Landseer, Ansdeil, and the Herrings. Other artists, as Cooper, Hay- ter, Wikie, Maclise, Harvey, Knight, and Stone, are well represented Our realise will find the collection well worth their examina- tion. Suppers, &c.—Our old friend Reynolds, of the Eldorado, on the Avenue, next to the Globe office, gets up capital game suppers on short notice. His oysters, and, indeed, his cuisine, generally, is unsurpassed. If any of our city readers doubt the fact, they have but to give him a trial. ComMittgsp.—The boys Jackson and Harris, who were arrested yesterday by Officers Wat- son and Norwood, were fully identified as the i who committed the larcenies at Measre. arns and Samstag’s stores, and have both been committed to jail for trial at Court by Justice Donn. — ARRIveED.—The schooner Ann D., (of Be- dell’s line,) from New York, has arrived at Neale’s wharf, and is discharging her cargo. [7 An eld friend to th Gaxpwen’s INDIAN BALSAM OF Lrv! for the cure of Coughs, Cuids, C oup, ac. This.prepai has stood the test for the past twenty years, aud now and ever will stand unrivalied. [t is for sale by all druggists throughout the United States and British Provinces. WEEKS & POTTER, 164 Washington street, Boston, Mase., Wholesale Agents. Z.D. GILMAN, Druggist, 350 Pennaylva- ninavenus, Special Agent. nov 23—lw ‘To Dreggists the ple.—Yeou are hereby cautioned agat spurious {raitetions of De Grath’s “ Blectric Oil,” aw we shall perseeute any party who uses our copy righted bills. This (geucine) “ Electric Oli" has cured the Mayor of Camden of Piles and Kheumatiaw; also, Hon. Jobn Williamson of Huntingdon, Hon. £. Killing surth (whom {t took off bis crutches in one day than 708 others in Philadelphia, whose pames have lished in the uffering is Mrs ORT AND HOaRwo' uiladeiphia Ledger. The wholesale dealers in Philadelphia would not countenance any ecawp guilty of the rascality of counterfeiting. In Harrisburg, John Wyethe, Eaq , the well known Drnggiet there, caused the arrest and Imprisonment of ons Valeatine, who attempted an imitation of this valuable remedy. For sale by CHAS. STOTT. nov. 38—lw UU? Brewn’s Brenchial Troches.—«“ W have found them of great service in allaying Bronchial Irrita- tion, and In subduing Hoa: produced by Colds, and do our clerical brethren a re rin calling their attention We commend them to the at- tention of public speakers, singers, and others who troabled with affections of ‘the Taroat.”——-Christian Watc For Coughs, Asthma, &0., we cheerfully bear tes persoual knowledge to their efficacy. 1 “ They are a simpic and elegant form m- istering, in combination, several medicinal substances held in general esteem among Physicians {u the treatment of Bronchial affectio Dr. G. F. Bigelow. Containing no opium or deleterious drugs, these Lozenges can be used freely by public speakers and vocalists for clearing and siving strength to the voice. Sold by all Drags Oct 15-46 JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent. U7” Astonishing Cure with enly one Bet- TLE.—Jos. B Hall & Co., says : Parsque Isc, Aroostook Co.,Me, April 4, 1854, “We herewith send you a certificate of a cure performed by the use of only one bottle of the German Bitters; we think Mr. Clark to be # man of veracity, and bave no doubt of the truth of bis story.” years, and abont the first of Jauuary 1; and confined to her bed. The pain in her aide was vi - vere, besides being troubled with pains between her shoulders and in her bresst. From readiag « number of cures per- formed by “Hootiand’s German Bitters,” I was induced to try it in Ler case, and sent to your store and parchased one bottle. She had taken ft bus improve, and now, after taking ing better health than she has for years. She Ho pain in her sideor in auy part of her body, and attributes her cure entirely to the Germas Bitters. Salmon Brook, Aroustook Co., Me. WM. CLARK. See advertisement. Sep?-smr Impertant te the Ladie: Dr. Da PONCO’S FEMALE PILLS.—The comb of Ingredi- ents tn the Piils are periectly harmless. Thetr efficacy aud re based ‘extensive practice of over thirty directions have been strictly fol T fatled to correct all Irregulartsies, fal and dificult menstruation, (particularly,) ai the change of life. They will cure the Whitos, and remove all obstructions arising from cold, exposure of any canses; may be used successfully as a Preventive. Call upon the agent, and get s Oircular for particulars free. Price $i per box, with full directions. Sold wholesale and retail by CHAS. STOTT, Druggist, Peuneyivania aveone, SAMUEL B. WAITE, 529 Seventh street, Washington, and B. 8. T. CISSEL, Georgetown; to whom all orders musi de sent, and the Pills will be sent confidentially, by mail, to ladies who enclose thera one doilar. N. B.—See siguature on the box; tocounterfettit ls for or. jest i+ He Died frieud of ours, as we spol of the dreaded Consumptior remarked a an, a recent victim taken practice had again consigned another to the grave. In easea of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis and other Lung and Throat diseases, put your trust in Mre. M. N. Garduer's Indian Balsam of Liverwort sud Hoarhound. it never faile to give relief. Mesars. Weeks & Potter, tom, General Agents. F Stoit, Nairn & Palmer, erally. i? Branereth’s Cousamptive, Rheumst some day’s use will find every organ of their fr: Every dose th purer, The nerves commence ia the arteries aud terminate iu the veins. These pills, at effect, act upon th terial blood, increasing from Brandreth’ Pills, exp-is them from the ays em. Whee firet used, the pills may occasion gripiog, and even make the patient feel worse: this must be borne with for the good to come afterwards No great good js often achieved without rome t uble fn its attainment, and this rule applies to the of health, These symptoms caly occur where the t good the pi directions should be carefally stadied followed, health and vigor will, tn « cured by the use of RREANDRETH'S Sold at 35 ceuts per box at 43 i« Panal street, Brandreth Butlding, New York; by T. W. byvtt & Sons, 132 north Second street, Philadelphia, and by medicine dea’ers gener- ally. Lov 26—tf ij” Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware. I have now on bend « .ul tock of the most fashionable styles of rich gold also, a large assortment of very superior gold and tches. Iam sleo manufacturing (in my own shop) every riety of Bil Ware, such as a bw Hostetter. Th ter's Vegetable Stomach Bitters fy the blood and invigorate the the werst form of Liver Comp that weakness at the p th . give color to the ii strength to the system. aud ry fami! id have Hostetiec’s celebrated Stomach Bitters. } ticle is no pecullarly adapte? to the depressing effects of our climate. Sold vy Druggiste and dealers generally. nov 25-1w —_— MARRIED, In this city, on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev Mr ire ee MARSHALL EMBREY, cf Va.,and K. F. SPRAGUE, of Ala. (Alexandria Sentinel copy ) * DIED. in this citys onthe 16th November, ELLEN MULLIGAN, relict of the late John Mulligan, in the 48th of her age; a native of Virginia, but for the last 27 years a resident of Washington. (Baltimore Sun please copy ) . eae SUNDAY AFTERNOON, IN from St. Patrick’s Church, ou F street, to Mr Handley’s, on 7th street, between 6 and H streets, a Cameo BREASTPIN. The finder will receive a suitable reward by leaving it at JAMES HANDLEY’S, No. 408 71h street, be- tween G and H streets. nov 29 3u® CARD.—WESLEY CLARK, (Colored) A on New York avenue, between 8th and 9th streets will attend to Blacking and Polishin, Stoves and Grates He also will put new br: Mnings in Stoves for much less than the regular price. Orders can be left with Basil Lancaster, ter, and Wall, Barnard & Co.’s auction roums. Satisfaction des 1-30 a FOL 5 v.—ON SATURDAY MORNING last, near the Centre Market,a BAG, with money and a memorandum of articles in it, which Ue owner can Lave by calling at toe oitice of the sie ra ig For Sale and Rent. RENT.—A PARLOR AND CHAM. , With two smal! Rooms attaced. separate, with or without Board ri street, adjoining the Winder AUCTION SALES. AND TO-MORROW. &. GREEN, Auctioneer. OF VALUABLE Atétion.—Or TUES- DAY, the 2d day of Deceniber next, f shall sell, AUCTION SALES. _ By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OF CLOBES, CARPETS, &., from ational Observatery at Au: On SATURDAY, the 6th instant. at 11 o’clock &. M., Oneccount of Government, by order of the Navy Agent,in front of my store, No. $26 7th Tweclestial and tenses 4 Carpets, 16 O11 Lam 1 Desk, 6 Hand Lam TELEGRAPH FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Purther frem Kansas. Cuicaed, Dec. 1.—Kansas dates to the 24tr mises, commencing at fo’clock | have been rceeived. Thirty-nine Free State prisoners at L. compton escaped on the night No violence was used b; hat Jude Lecompte had process against Gov. (e ary is pot It is stated that he had , | bens corpusin the sace ive NEWS. ONTINTUTION Building Lots Se ae —THE LARGE THREE & in front of the House, situated on the corner of 1 and Hf streets, containing 10 Rooms, with Coal .. Inquie of JAMES W. the Lutheran Church. s not sold of Square Ne. Sf subdivided into. handsome build: on 6th and 7th streets west and S$ north. Plats can be seen at my auction rooms Title direct from the Government and indispu- table Terms: One-fourth cash Hap eohera three, four, and five years, notes for the deferred payments, bearing interest it deed given and 2 deed of trast tahen me fete ' A. GREEN, Auct’r By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. | ALE OF SUPERIOR se oil ma, lobes ps, 6 Office Chairs Cases, 2 Covers to office desks 2 Oil Cloths, 1 Force Pump, 1 large iron Boller ler, 1 old Press Cellar and Bath BARKER, peng ory ron ‘anted a writ of ha- OOMS FOR R ENT.—T WO LARGE finely furnished r Parlors and Bedrooms for Tent, with or without Board, at F LINT’S Hotel, near Union Office. pon eo rho R RENT.—A WELL AND NEW FUR- aares from the avenue, jouse. Fora family it has convenience. Rent moderate.,.1f desired. & , can be purchased low. Please cali F and G, west side, By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Rattimore, Dec. 2—Flear is firm, with LIVE SALE OF tales at $6 50086 624. Wheat has declined 1a2 cents; sales of red st $1 45a81.48, and white at $1.55a$1 60 anged; old white, 58a630.; new 54.560 ; old yellow, 63a65¢ ; p Whisky is unchanged. ee el GBORGETOWN CORRESPONDENOE Grorentows, Deo. 2, 1856. In the City Councils, last night, Mr. White presented the petition of the male membership of the West Georgetown Methodist Church, asking to be relieved from the heavy tax upon ‘heir church property necessary for the im- provement of Fayette street; referred. Mr. Piekrell presented a communication persons, soliciting a loan of $20,000 for the purpose of reconstructing dam No. 1 on the canal near the Little Falls, and pts from the sale wed mana ditiona? 1,200 inches of water power authori rhe d 1 of by the Canal Company in 1855, for the payment o: the principal in- terest of the same; A communication was received from Mr. R. ing to be released from che psyment of certain fines. The Aldermen pated « bill complying with the re: ‘s which, together with ferred to committee of the Council - Mr. Cropley, from committee on market house, reported a bill making an appropriation of $35 for lighting and cleaning the same, Mr. Orme, to whom the subject of the cor- poration printing had been reforred, made a report accompanied by a resolution. some discussion the whole subject was re- deed adeed of trust, dated felted J. a No MONDAY, the Int’ duy of December next, at 12 o’clock m , at publi¢ acction, to the highest bid- der, all that property I , square numbered 472, together with the improve- ments thereon, (exoepting therein belonging to the Frazier;) the entire wharf pro) said square, (472,) known as Page’s wharf prop- 471, in said city; and e's subdivision of square be sold in lets to suit Page. now plying be- Terms will be one-half cash, and the balance atsix months on notes bearing interest, satisfac- at 475 tie 1854, and recorded from 12 o’clock to R RENT —A PARLOR AND CHAMBER handsomely furnished, in one of the most de- sirable locations in the city; being very conveni- ent to the National, Browns’ The house is new, with all ments, water, zes, WEDNESDA December 3d, at 10 o’clock, I sball sell ron Hall.) a handsome urnitureand other useful Honse- keeping Articles, consisting in part of— Elegant rosewood walnut Parlor Suits, covered Rosewood and walnut Centre Tables, marble-tops Giit frame French plate Mirrors Several very fine Ot! Peinti Walnut and mahogany walnsthWardrobe, mahogeny Arm and Parlor Set of Cottage Chamber Furaiture any and walnut Sofas French China Dinner Set, gold band French China Tea Sets Sliver plated Castors, cat and China Veses, handsome China Dessert Set Iron stone China Dinner Set French and iron stone China Tcilet Sets Silver-plated Tea Sets, Waiters, Spoons, and in the city of Wash- Plat of said city as auction rooms, ment of Cabinet acertain lot of ground eirs of the late Simon ty lying west of te. "Also, several very pleas: Cc. ral vi ant Chamber, at’ 46 ‘Louisiana ores south side, near6th street dec 2 OR SALE —-A GENTLEMAN DECLIN- is desirous of sellin, Kitchen Furniture, suitable licatien from those oi Bureeus, trerble fora small family. Karly a) Also, the steamer Geo! wishing to purchase is desirable at No 371 New York avenue, between 12th and 13th sts. dec 2-2t# plea neasent ea steaias eoa amen aati headed ALUABLE TIMBER LANDAT PRIVATE SALE.—100 acres of heavil ory WOODED LAND, convenient to the Canal, and within 3 miles of Georgetown, for sa'e. 100 acres in Pine, thickly set and of large within 3 miles of Georgetown. ve will be sold on the most accommo- dating terms; or the privil wood at a reasonable price will be given on appli cation to BARNARD & BUCKE Oak and Hick- Sale will commence on the wharf west cf square 472. Allj conveyancing at the cost of the If the purchaser or purchasers should fall to comply with the terms of sale within five days thereafter the Trustees reserve the right to resell at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchas- er or purchasers, after giving five days previous notice in the National Intelligencer. JOHN T. FENWICK, RICHARD WALLAGH,} JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. U7” The above sale is postpened until MUNDAY. December 8th, same hour and place. JOHN T FENWICK, Trust RICHARD WALLACH,§ TTusices. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. e of cutting the Fine bronze Mantel and Teble Ornaments Block tin Coffee and Tea Urns » Georgetown. Mahogany and walaut Bedsteads, mahogany Di- OR RENT.—FURNISHED PARLOR AND Chamber, on 7th street, nearG, and situated near the Patent Uffice. Apply at this office, vns Superior Feather Beds and Curled Hair Mattres- fes try, Brussels, and I rendering it a very at- Terms: Under $40, cash; over #40, 1, 2,3, and 4 months credit, for approved endorsed notes, Cc. W. BOTELER, URNISHED ROOMS.—T WO HANDSOME Parlors, (one of which can be furnished as a bedroom,) anton the first floor, can be had by applying at510 Twelfth street, third door from irkwood House. ARGE ROOMS HANDSOMELY FUR- nished, lighted with Gas, for Kent, at No. 24 Missouri avehue, between 43 and 6th streets, on e the National Hotel. Boarding. UARD.—MRS. MADDOX, CORNER OF 43g street and Penn. avenue, over Gilman’s Drug Store, 1s prepared to accommodate members ongress and others with Board. ments are furnished in a superior style, and folly eqal to any in the city. OARDING.—A MESS OF MEMBERS, with or without their Ladies, can he eccom- modated with Board and fine large Bed-rooms and Parlors, ina healthy and delightful neighvor- at No 8 Louisiana avenue, th streets, nearly opposite City By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. PYRUSTER’S SALE OF VALUABLE Building Lots cn Ninth street west, be- tween Gana H streets deed in trust. bearing date on the 23d day of No- id recorded in Liber J AS. , the subscriber will th.—By virtue of a c Mr. Crawford, of the committee on reported a bill, which passed the Council, pro- viding for an omnibus st , Mr. White, of the com ported a bill appropriating $30 for the repair of that portion of Green street lying between Bridge and Gay; passed both Boards. A resolation passed both Bonrds appointing te confer with committee of the d Ohio Canal Company iz rela- tion to the raising of certain canal bridges Committee—Mesers. George W Beall, Bq , of | the Aldermen, and Cropley and Sweeney, of vernber, 1855, No. 102, folios 443, et sell at public saleon TUMSDAY, the 2d day of December, 1856, at 4 o’cleck ines, part of Square No. 375, in the city of Wash- 48 feet 1v inches on D west, between G and H streets north, by 101 feet tte ST ae NE LARGE PARLOR AND CHAMBER, handsomely farnished, for Rent—$30 per month. Also one large front Room, second story, with a good sized single room in suit or single, Board, if desired, on the most reasonable terms. Apply at No 468 10th street, between D and E. jo Georgetown. tee of streets, re- ington, frontin; hood, by app between 4 an Hall The above property is eligibly situated In the vicinity of the Patent Office, and in one of the most desirable parts of the city dences, and will be sold as 2 whole or in separate lots, to suit purchasers, and offers a very favora- ble opportunity to persons desiring to build or in- vest ~ IOTTAGE AND GARDEN FOR RENT.—A Cottage House with 5 well furnished rooms, and a good garden attached, would be rented low Situated corner of M and 6th streets east, convenient to Wendell’s new Print- Possession given immediately. Ap- ply by letter to Box 293, City Post Office. ‘PROARD.—A GENTLEMAN AND HIS Wife wish for Board in a private family, either in Georgetown, or First Ward of Washington city Will furnish their own room in part. Address F. J. Georgetown, D.C. OARDING.—A SUITE OF ROOMS FOR Rent with Board, at 403 F street, in Union Row, ard the immediate vicinity of the Patent 'y for private resi- toa good tenant. Terms of rele will be: One-third cash, and the balance in six, twelve, and eighteen montbs, for notes bearing interest from the day of sale, re- cured by deed of trust upon the property ; not complied with in five days after the sale the Property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the defau.ting pur- The account current of the clerk, for the quarter ending September 30, was received and referred to joint committee on accounts A bill parsed the Aldermen to meet the ex- penses of the consolidating committee; leid over in the Council until next Friday wight Mr. Crawford, of the special committee to whom was referred the Poll Tax and Suffrage bill, reported that they had used all diligence in trying to arrive ata proper understanding in regard to the same, and that, for the purpose isting them in arriving at a proper cou- 2 rays tothe matter, they bad ob- tained the advice of high legal authority ; that they had submitted questions bearing directly upon each clause of the bill to the Attorney General for his opinion ; to all of the questions, except one or two of minor impor- tance they had received answers. The fol- lowing is the substance of the answers re- “In think the act is not mendatory; that the Corporation is not section, but only autho: given year the achool ta: ay do this in its discretion ; and that if it now decide not todo it, then the remaining sec- tions have so far forth, and at least for the time being. no particular operation ”’ y The committee asked for further time ; which OR RENT —A ROOM SUITABLE FOR an Office, in the second story of the Savings’ corner of ith jank, orof S.u Bank buliding, Penn avenue. Apply at the Savings’ HILL, E street OR RENT —THREE FURNISHED Two on the first floor. Chajnber communicating, and a Chamber on the secohd floor, all weil and comfortably furnisbed ; with gas fixtures complete; situated in one of the lesirable neighborhoods of thecity. No. 42 F street, one door east of 7th. RARS BANN CORNER OF 9TH and & streets, having recently refitted her house, is now prepared to accommodate persons pleasant Kooms at moderate Her house fs situated in a central and de- sirable part of the city; bein; the Patent and Post Offices. boarders can also be accommodated. Tite made indisputable. All conveyances at the expense of the purchaser CHAS S WALLACH, Trustee JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct Bv A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ARTISTS CONNVISSEURS Art Admirers.—Splendiad U Sale of Fine English Engravings.—We will sell at public auction, at the salesroom (up stairs) corner ef Seventh and D streets, without reserve, on WEDNESDAY, December 34, at 11 a m, yallery of rare English Engravings ed to auction Inthe Unit They comprise the best works of Landseer, Cooper, Hayter. Knight, Harvey, Ansdell, Mac- lise. Herring, Wikie, Frank Stone, &c ,&e ; and are from the eminent London publishing firms of Ackerman, Graves, Moon, Tegg and Fores. Dawn Revealing the New World to Columbus, just published Presentation of the Magra Charta Landing of the Piigrim Fathers Hayten’s celebrate with Board and one square from ‘able and transient most agreeable. and OARDING —A GENTLEMAN AND HI wife, also two single gentlemen can be accom modated with Rooms and Board ina private fain ily where there are no more borders or children, Apply at 424 6th street, be OR RENT.—TWO NEWLY BUILT Houses on Ist Capitol s'reet, opposite Braun’s Ice House, about a square from the new Congres- sional Printing Office, to a good and Terms moderate. THOMA’S, Peon. avenue jbetween lith and 12th on reasonable terms. G NEW BUARDING-HOUSE.—-MRS8. C. REYNOLDS bas taken the well known com- modious boarding-house on the southeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4\ street, which is being entirely refitted and furnished. She bas rooms for rent (at different prices acccrding to their location,) with or without board. All de- siring such accommodations will do well to cail before locating themselves elsewhere. nove tf —MKS. BATES, ON THE corner of Pennsyfvania avenue and 9th street repared to accommodate gentlemen with roome h 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. FIRST-CLASS RESIDENCE IN GEORGETOWN, D.C, FOR RENT.— The subscriber offers for rent her late residence at the corner of Fayette and Fourth streets, Georgetown, immediately opposite the Convent This {s one of the lar, best finished houses in the District of Columbia, having all the modern improvements contained in the first-class bouses of the Northern cities. There is attached a large cistern in the yard, carriage-house, and stable for several horses. ump of the purest water in the immediate is high and salubrious, and in a quiet and highly respectable neighborhood, Possession given immediately. For further particulars inquire next door to the NER. O'NEAL, ired by the first to impose in any hat it may or not of the Visitation. irtal of Lord Wm. Russell Marriage and Coronation of Queen Victoria Frank Stone’s Impending Mate and Mated An Incident near for the Ferry Boat ‘ar and Waterloo Heroes Landseer’s Night and Morning Death of th» Stag and the Combat Barrand’s Picture of ‘* Our Saviour.’’ Also, sets of finely Colored English Hunting And then both Boards adjourned. A fight occurred near the twenty buildings last night among several black fellows by the name of Gatet, Johnson, Cole. and others. While the fight was going on, another fellow by the name of Jackson came out of his house and fired a pistol at the party, wounding con- siderably Gates and others. Officer Trunnel arrested Jackson and lodged him in the watch- MAGNOLIA HOUSE! (Late Birxueap’s.) OHN WEST HAVING PURCHASED THE ood wiltand fixtures of this house, having theroughly improved it! in every respect, intends opening on Monday next for the reception of his ig’s Feeding of the Horse and the Halt The Wounded Hound and The Straw Yards Trial Scene of Charles the First, and the Karl of {OR RENT.—-A COMFORTABLE HOUSE, good yard, brick stable and B strect, Capito! Hill. GLE, New Jersey avenue, nov 24-lwkeotf OR SALE OR RENT—ONE OF THOSE large dwelling Houses on Ist and 2d, containing Water, Ranges, and all other conveniences of a firstclass The House will be sold a great bar- remises, or 12th street and R [Intel& Union] OR SALE—A NUMBER OF FARMS, twenty acres and upwards, or divided to suit purchasers, situated in the Dis- trict, Maryland, or Virginia. Also, some of the most desirable Property in this city, consisting of Dwelling Houses and va- cant Lots. Persons wishing to invest mon the Metropolis of the Nation or vicinity wii wellto give meacali before purchasing. Per- sons having property to dispose of can have it done upon reasonable terms. invested on Real Estate securities, and loans negotiated. ApplytoZ. W. McKNEW, General Agent, Congressional Globe Office. And some 200 other subjects worthy the atten- coach house, on sou tlon of the admirers of the splendid Art of Er- quire of JOSEPH IN From an advertisement in another columr it will be seen that mine host of the Union Hotel, Col. Jacob Fouk, is now fally prepared for the accommodation of both permanent and transient boarders. The Colonel having re- cently imported himself from the region of plenty, where the people live on the fat of the land, to our city, it is but reasonable to suppose that his table will at all times be supplied with sll the luxuriesof the season. The Unior offers to members of Congres othe sons residing temporarily in the District, es- pecially persons accompanied by their fam- ilies, one of the most quiet and comfortable stopping places they can possibly find. addition to the comforts and superior accom- modations of the hotel. the Union line of om- 8 pass immediately by the door every five minutes, going and returning from the His Bar shall always be supplied with the best WINES and LIQUORS, and he trusts that his endeavors to sustain his well earned reputation will induce bis old customers and the friends of the house to patronize him. They nothing that a respectable Restaurant ean afford ez Parties wishing to furnish their rooms with gems of art should not fail to see this collection, the sale of which fs positive and gequine They w'll be arranged at the rooms as above Ladies tnvited. snail want for A GREEN, Auctioneer. anal, of JNO. B. HATS AND CAPS. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTUR., ing Hats at $3,350, and 4 dollars, which for beauty, style, finish, light- ness, and durability cannot be surp: a much superior article than those manufactured eleewhere as sold here forthem prices My $3 Hat is unsurpassed for cheapness, having ap- pearance of those usually sold at hiyher prices Those wanting a good hat cheap, wil! please give us a call as due for themselves. Aiso, a large and general assortment of Gent’s Youth's, and Children’s CAPS of all styles and qualities very low, at Fashionable Hat and Cap Establishment, 448 Penn. ave. By C. R.L. CROWN & CU., Auction ALUABLE IMPROVED PROPEKTY onthe island.—On THURSDAY AFTER- NOON, December 4, at 3}¢ 0’clock, on the prem- ises, we will sell, at the corner of Virginia ave- nue and Second street, those two desirable Frame Dwellings fronting on sald avenue, containing 2,830 square feet, more or less. Property new un- jer rent of $27 permonth Sa’'e positive Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 montks, for notes satisfectorily endorsed, bear- ing interest from day of sale Cc. R. L. CROWN & CU, aud other per- Money profitsbly MAGUIRE’S 8, ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON R. N AND AFTER THURSDAY, THE 27th of November, until further notice, a train of S will leave the Depot in Alexandria, atthe ner of St Araph and Princees streets, for Washington city, at 8 o'clock, 2 m, a! A. GREEN, Auctioneer. cM HUUSE AND LUT eon Pennsylvania avenue at Auction.— » the 34 day of December next, I sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o’clock p.m , Lot D, in subdivision of original lot No 7, in square No. 349, having a front of 25 feeton the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and 11th streets west running back to an al- ley, containing 2,613 feet, with the improvement, which is a good Brick House, containing twelve convenient! y-arranged rooms, wide cellar; the gas and store fixtures to y ALUABLE BR YS, WHOL AND RETAIL, LAMMOND's, OR RENT—THREE LARGE WELL finished Rooms, witb Gas Fixtures premises to ALEX. RUTHERFU Marbie Yard, opposite National Theatre. On WEDNESDAY HAPPED HA? by using the Transparent E ar Soap, sold by JR RENT—A DESIRABLE ‘¢ near Bladensburg Depot, con- beut twenty acres¢flend ‘The improve- ments are a small Cottage Dwelling, Cerrlage- house, Stable, &c ; well fenced and in a good The soil Is wel! adapted to joses of a market yarden and dairy ply to Z. W. McKNEW, Congressional Glo! P Omntbusses will bein readiness at the Potomac Bridge to convey pessengers to the intersection of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue, at Dexter's From this point at the same bours (Sa m, and 3 p.m ,) omnibusses will leave forthe So ern end of the Bridge where tbe cars will bein readiness to pr Passengers will find comfortable sitting rooms JAMES S. FRENCH, President. COAL—COAL—COAL. LWAYS ON HAND WHITE ASH, KED A&R, LEHIGH, and CUMBERLAND COAL Also, PINE, OAK, and HICKORY WOOD, Coal kept under — T. 2,240 Ibs to the icn. CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE. MILLER, 80N & CO, Importers direct from Liverpool to, Alexandria, beg leave to call the at- tention of dealers, hotel-keepers and otners of Washington and Georgetown to their stock of GVUODS, which, for extent and variety, will compare favorably with any estabiishment in the Eastern cities. The connexion of their senior partner with the manufacturers of Europe and theUnited States for upwards of 30 years, hes given him advan- tages in the purchase of goods, equal, if not supe- rior, to any house in the trade. An inspection of |s and prices will satisfy all parties that pur- chases can be made of them upon the most favor- state of cultivation This property ts handsomely located, being that west of the Confectionery Store : One-third cash; balance in 6, i2, and 18 months, the purchaser to give notes for the de- — payments, bearing interest from the day of eee — E ter i. FFICE ROOMS FOR RENT —Trwo ot Dexter's Hate! eligible rooms over my store will be unctual and permanent tenant. LARK, Upholsterer and P.per Penn. avenue, be- Apply toL F aed No. 248, north side A deed given and a deed of trust taken. All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser. A. GREEN, Auct’r. OR RENT —THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- ble fora first-clats Boarding-House. pa! Possession given Inquire of A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6t) streets. OUSE-KEEPING ARTIOLES.—TABLE Cutlery, a fine assortment of superior quali- ty. Cciinary articles of all kinds Painted Tin Toilet Ware, in sets and single pieces ek ede ane Fenders, “ad irons, c. Wood Saws and Axes Door Mats, Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, and almost every useful article required inhouse keeping. For sale chea) Wearerooms, No. 330 French China Dinner Sets, gilt and desora'ed N. W.. cor. 12th and C sts . No 537, one French China Dinner Sets, gold band and plain square south of Penn. eve. CLOCKS !—CLOUKS!—CLOCKS. THINK OF IT. from 1 50 up to $20,—all 65 different styles of Clocks to, selectfrom. Also, Clock Cords’ French China Vases, Pitchers, Tollet Sets, &c. French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, and other articles of Teaware And Dinner Ware, separate from sets India China a Sets, and separate articles al- VOD CLOCKS Aa Balls, Oils, and everything In Call and see for yoursel vee, at J RUBINSON’S, 340 Pennsylvania avenue, op- posite Browns’ Hotel. i a 3 TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND SUKKOUNDING COUNTRY, ANOTHER LARGE BONNETS, OF ALL QUALI- tes and prices,from the finest F renc’ Hats to the lowest pri-ed Fine and Handsome HEAD DRESSE>, in ogres of ali kinds. TRIMMINGS to match any style of [ress rs 4 RIBBONS of And, in fact, ever OR RENT OR LEASE— DWELLING- House 332, north side Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. One of the finest locations in the city for profefsional or business men. To @ punctual tenant the rent will be moderate. Ap- remises to GEO. H. B HaS.H. LANE, Gents Furnishing Store, 424 Penn. avenue, near 4}¢ street. nov 12 White Granite Ware in every variety, in sets, and separate from sets, as may be desired Blue Printed or Liver, Common Edged, Wh ite and Rockingham Ware, Houee-F amishin N. M. Me@REGOR, SYLVANIA ICKCK EAM CUMPANY No. 414 Seventh st., between ti and HM. HE PERSONS FORMING Ta@IS COM- pany have long been of the opinion tbat an advantage would be derived both by themselves and by tae citizens of this place, if the pro of thelr Dairy could be sent direct to Washin With this view, they have established A DE AT 414 SEVENTH STRE®T, where Families, Hoteis, Balls, Fairs, &c., can ; They will keep ceeenr on hand the follow- ing: Bat Pennsylvania ROLL BUTTER Do lo PRINT SWEET CREAM, for coffee, Good RICH MIL’ Vanilla ICE CREAM Ware, the same lain and Moulded Glass Ware from the best establishments in the Eastern and Western States, which will be sold by the pack- age or otherwi: ‘P\RANSPATENT SOAP BALLS at —3t THE LAKES. HE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND EXTER- sive stock of Fancy Goods is at THE LAKES, 505 Penn avenne. FRENCH MILLINERY. MRS M L. DAVISON, OVER Messrs. Galt & Bro ’s J between 9th and 10th streets, 24 of December, asplendid as- NCH HATS whic just received from the north, beiag the latest and most fashionable styles out calls the attention of her customers and the ladies of Washington and vicinity. se packers em| loyed. Goods put up isd us can be transported by any mode without e. Fare by the steamboats from Washin; Alexandria, almost hourly, 12, uarter of a dollar thus spent may ae m ps ett UCKET TOOTH BRUSHES ~A LARGE axsortmen of these new and useful articles at the great Brush Emporium. THE LAKES, 504 Penn. avenue. OST—IN MOVING BETWEEN UNION Buildings and Congressional Printing Office, asmall WHEEL belonging toa Printin, Finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving the same immediately at the Union Office. 09 iit scaler fees atk tenet oe RAUGHT ALE —WE HAVE JUST RE- ceived 100 bbis. of Read & Brother’s ‘Troy which is very fine, and will besold ice of $6,75 per bbl , for cash only. ARNY &SHINN, Georgetown, D.C. ST MECEIVED AN ADDITLON TO seasonal CASSIMEKES, and and in the latest styles EAVY-MADE CLOTHING of fire quaiity, a new eupplyof fine SHAWLS. and many other desirable artic‘es of Gentlemen's A. H. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor, Browns’ Hotel, Pa.ave. style. variety of Goods = ually n first class Trimming Stores UF DRESS MAKING, after the latest and Most app-oved styles N.B.—The supply is a up through the en- open on tape sortment of F » (served to families) She respectfully ’ — orin a Lo oO Opposite the Centre Market P S—A great vartely of articles suitable for Christmas Gifts. UPERB PALER MACHER ASD PEARL Inlaid Goods, such es Desks Inkstands. Cabinets, Card Trays, Card Baskets, &c , &¢ , jast opening, at our great vasiety were, between Sth and 9th streets J. McLAUGHLIN & CU , No 20 Pa ave. sneer medline eI ESLLE’S PICTORIAL, ONLY 6x Cents, ving bye tn cle bar- bay paper 8: FERGUSON ® 495 Seventh et. Caramel, (brown,) Strawberry, (pink,) Ccocolate, (brewn,) th the winter sesson t! COUNTRY SAUSAGE, PuU roductions of the farm. and FRUIT ICES made te order INTERNATIONAU HOTEL, WASHINGTON CITY. 18 HOUSE (KNOWN OF LATE AS he United States Hotel,) having under- gone thorou-h repair and been handsomely refuinished, is nuw open for the reception of, uests. From its favoreble location, (being nearer pitol than any other Hotel inthiscity,) and the accommodations, the proprietor is prepared to afford all who wish a compfortable home during ‘ion, he feels assured of a traveling public. A LARGE AND FULL ine Colors in O}}, Artist’s cs, Y rench Charcoal, Crayons, &c , forsale J. R. McGREGOR, do ye hey will keep Work Boxee TRY, EGUs, GREAT ECONOMY IN @! Buse ue ¥ IN Gas. of 25 per cent, and Chandeliers and the newest styles, Corneleirs & Baker, Philadri: J.W. THOM 269 Pa av., south side bet, 10th and 12th sts. nov'28-6t t As. E OF cbt PATENT Properly applied, a Producing a steady Also, a full assortment of their in Washi ieaieoasyres dec 1-tf RESCO CO and a beautiful = This is no humbug’, Picture, at bad - - NK MUSIC BUOLS, MUSt Se LtOS, tthe great Music Kmpo- streets. JOHN F. BLLIS. Goods, fine CLI from the reno UN & BRO., iusic Paper, &e , ‘verween