Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1856, Page 2

ee ee ee eee eee re reer ———_=_ EVENING STAR, | Masunezer Amusements { EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: sis ..--December 5, 1986. &@ Avvantisemests AHOCLD BK LEFT AT THE OFFICE BY Tweave octock, M.; OTHERWIsk THET ZaY NOT arruas wate THE NEXT DAT. seeder hg, mid a Ee ee e OOOO SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS The Unron quotes the Philadelphia Ledger upon the Postmaster General’s annual report, 88 follows: * The report of the Postmaster General is able State paper, ereditable to our townsman, Postmaster General Campbell, who has con- ducted that vast and intricate department for the last four years with rare ability, and whose adminisiration, considering the censo- riousness of the partisan press, bas wet with scarcely any reproach. This repor? wil! enlist the attention of the country, es it exhibits, more than any other documert emanating from Washington, the almest fabulous expan- sien of our population, and rapid increase of our settlements in the new States and Territo- ries.”” Every word said by the Ledger in this brief paragreph is richly deserved. Judge Camp- bell bas a thankless task in hand at best, it being fashionable to charge every failure to receive expected letters cr newspapers to his door, be the cause whatitmsy. The taxon bis intellect, energy and firmness in conduct- ing the affairs cf the vast Department in his hands, is twice as great as upon his predecessor ten yearsago, and four times as great as on the Pestmaster General twenty years ugo. Its affairs were never better managed since the foundation of the Government, as will be uni- versally acknowledged in due time. The Intel/igencer is to-day devoted to the publication of the Treasury report, news, &c Book Notices. From J. Shillington we bave the December number of that carefully edited and valuable magazine “ The Metropulitan,’’ published by John Murphy, Baltimore. From the publishers we have the January number of ‘ Godey’s Lady’s Book.”’ This is the fifty-feurth volume of the Lady's Buck, and the veteran proprietor, with patural pride, calls attention to it as first in point of time and of merit. The Lady’s Book bas, in fact, grown to be an indispenzable. especially with the’sex for whom it was more especially designed, and these of the dear creatures who dv not buy it are pretiy eure to borrow it Saye Buripine in Froripa.—The first ship ever built in Florida weut to sea from Key West cn the 20th ultimo, bound for Charleston She has been named the “Stephen RK. Mallory,”’ in honor of the United States Senator from Florida, and chairman of the Nava! Commit- tee, who is a resident of Key West, where the ship waz built. A letter to the Charleston Standard, Nov. 25, says: ‘There are few as well built ships as the Mallory afloat. She is the first ship our State has ever built, ard no Floridian need be ashamed to point to her as a type of the energy aud industry of the me- ebanics of the Key City of the Gulf.’’ Florida in timber and some ship stores pozsescea more ustursl advantages than any other of the United States for ship building. It is to be hoped that, ere long, other ships will be con strueted there 7 Naw Mestc.—From John F. Ellis’s popalar music store we have this morning received «The Wild Dream is Past’’—meludy by the eminent composer Lenschow, and words by Eugen? Raymond ; ‘‘ The Fall of the Charter Oak’’—words by Mrz. L H Sigourney, music by D i —— PERSONAL «..« Benson J. Lossiog, well known a3 the author of “‘ Field Book of the Kevolution,” aod a popular contributor to periodical liter- ature, was married Jast week. ws» Mr. Justices Wayne, of the Federal Conrt, while holding # term of the circuit court inRaleigh.N C.. on Friday last, was attacked with paralysiz. The attack is eaid to be se- vere. sees The epiritualists in Utica have brought out a ‘Trance Medium—one Miss Sprague’ — who wares eloqueut when ehe is unconscious of knowing any thing. She is delivering pub- lic leetures. wees Goy. Willard, Lieut -Governor Ham- mond, Hon. John L Rebinson. Hon. Wm. F Sherred, John S. Williams, Durham Ward, all of Indiana, and Hea. Anthony Kennedy of Maryland, are amorg the arrivals at the Na tional this morning. as-. Capt. Walter M. Gibsoa, whose cap ture by the Dutch in Sumatra and smprison- ment in Java kas occupied the attention of our government for the past two or three years, is now in Boston «-+e Hon. A P Willard. Governor eject of Indiana, and Hon. W. A. Richardson, of !1i- bois, have been invited to partake of a public peception by the Democrats « f Jackson, Miss., eon the 23d instant, in view of their services in the recert campaign « The toast below was given by H. B Smith, E.q a pleasant entertainment after the Demoer *tic jubilee at Burlirgton, Vt., on the evening o. the 25th ult “Stephen A. Douglas—May he always take the political cuts cf his enemies as kindly as be has, during the week past, the perscnal Cutis of bis friends *’ - «+-. A New York correspondent of the Al- bany Argus says that Col. Fremont has chal- jenged Toombe, of Georgia, to a duet. Mr. Toemb«. it ie alleged, had made reflections oa the birth end parentage of Culonel Fremont ‘Tbe New York Mirror (Repa! ) says the etory is ail gammon, and that if Fremont con- eludes to ‘' settle bis differences’ with any- body, it will probably be with Gov. Wise «eee Letters from London by tke last steam- er bring the most discouraging sccounte of the health of Dr. Kene, the brave Arctw navige- tor He is very pele. much reduced in desh, and his night sweats are ‘terrible’ His gough also is alarming. Hie physician had e. joined him to leave for a warmer climate as 400.7 #8 possible, and be was accordingty to sail on stouday, the 17th of November, for Saint Thomas and Havans «+++ Bays the New York Evening Post: The Bames of five of the leading Unitarian elergy- men in and aout New York are rather omin- ous for ruperstinious minds—Furnise, Col Bellows, Blease and Burnhap. The only an- tidote they ever bad was Dewey, who came after Sparks, «nd he bas passed through this fiery ordea! ond evaporated, though we ought not to forget that he has left a suecessor quite Osgood «++. Aletier from Mladsid of the 6th says ** Yesterday the Queen puld s visit to the Theatre Koyal. When she entered at the close of the firet act of Lucia di Lammermoor, tbe orchestra, as usual, struck up the Royal Anthom ; but the mutierings aud even mur- wurs, acd bisses and whistlings of the au- dience, dre wned the music This scene lasted for more tha” @ quarter of ap hour The Queen, who stoo,!, looked very pale.’ «+++ Col. Benton will repeat bis diecourse on the Union in Boston on the evening of Decem- ber15 The proceeds of [he lecture on that cccasion will be devoted uo the purchase of books for the Mechsnics’ Apprentices’ Library Association. Mr. Benton has eboyt twenty appointments t» lecture in New Engiaug, ex- teuding as far east as Bangor, Maine, where : be ks on the 11th inet. He is expected to at the meeting of the New Engiand 80- ciety ic New York on the 284, and from thence be proceeds tu Weshington €¥ A religious revival is going on in the ML Church in Warrepton WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. | > The Pennsyivania Senatorship —Thecan- vass for the seat in the Senate now filled by the Hon. Mr Brodhesd is just now waxing very warm, there being half a dozen alleged aspirants for it. We see no valid reason for substituting any one in place of the present incumbent, than whom the Senate of the United States embraces no more useful member so far asthe public interest—the legitimate object of sending gentlemen to the Senate—is con- cerned. He is attentive, experienced, com- petent, and in all respects reliable; devoting himself unoeasingly to the legitimate business of the body, which is saying, in these times, volumes in his praise, in a single sentence. Nevertheless, an impression prevails that he cannot obtain the nomination of his party, as matters now stand at Harrisburg. If this be the case, we hopethe choice may fali on Col. J. W. Forney, if but as a fitting rebuke to the New York Hera/d and its kindred prints’ that for years past have been discharging without justification, envenomed arrows at him, until they have succeeded in fixing pub- lic attention upon him to an extraordinary degree. Possessing the necessary elements, he has taken advantage of the assistance one of his talents can draw from such extraneous aid, and bas already demonstrated to the satisfac- tion of all parties in his State that he is one of the ablest and the most energetic and effeo- tive rising public men in its limits, devoted to its interests with almost idolatrous affection, and competent, entirely competent, to the dis- charge of any duties it may devolve on him. He won wore legitimate fame in the lust Pres- idential canvas than any other man in the Union, and won it legitimately, too. W® are not an advocate for the dispiacement of ex- perienced and vaiuabie public servants in any position in public life, except for good and sufficient cause affecting the public inter- est. So we by no means approve the idea of haviog the Democracy of Pennsylvania dis plase Mr. Brodheai. But we are weil aware that our doctrines on this point are not popu- lar ameng most of the politicians of either party; thut, indeed, they do not weigh a feather with them. Under these circum- stances, if a change they will insist on making, we hope fur the sake of the substantial inter- ests uf the State, that their choice may fall on Colonel Forney. Kansas in Congress —It is extremely ditii- cult to keep one's pen (editorial) cff this eub- ject, insomuch as it already blocks the wheels of legislation in both branches of Congress, coming up in neither in a legitimate shape. That is, on no question wherein its interference with legislation is justifiable, and whereia anything isto be gained by the freedom shriek- ers through the game they are playing, fur- ther than the prolongation of agitation, which being a means of keeping their organization alive, is resorted in this case only to that end, without regard to its consequences upon the public interest—to the Jona Ade business awaiting action onthe partof Congress Many of the members of the House who voted stesd- ily to reject the certificate of Gov. Geary, went before their constituents a few weeks since upon the positions on this (Kaneas) question for which now contend in the Hall. There may be two supporters of the validity of the certificate whose constituents have noi en- dorsed their views in this connection. On the other hand, there are thirty members following Mr. Grow in thiematter, whose con- stituents repudiate, emphatically, such a course on their part. In plain English, but for the fact that, perhaps, some thirty members of the Hcuse are unb'ushiogly misrepresenting their constituents—many of them gentlemen lately famous for threatening culleagues differ- ing from them in polities with the vengeance of theirs—Mr. Whitfield would Lave been sworn in on Monday last, and the legitimate business uf the session would have been com- menced. The recult of the recent Congres- sional and Presidential elections prove who are and who are not misrepresenting their constituents. Commendable —We hear that shortly af:er their recent session, at Richmond, the mem- bers of the Virginia Electoral College, with three exceptions, signed a paper, letter, me- morial, or something of the sort, addressed to Mr. Buchanan, and recommending ex-Gov Floyd of that State for a position in the new Cabinet. And further, that when Governor Floyd heard of their act he promptly insisted that nothing of the sort should be sent to Mr B. with his consent. In this decision ex-Gov. F has evinced excellent sense and « proper appreciation of the delicacy of the situation of the President cle t, who will doubtless be much more spt to seek his constitutional advi- sers from among gen'l-men not disposed to permit their respective “claius ’ tu ur aspira- tions after ministerial port{lios, to eaibarrass his selections—to be wade from sach un army of expectants, perhaps we may not uijustly write. Ex-Governor Floyd enjoys a high po- Jitical reputation in the Old Dominion, being among her most distinguished living orators His prompt interference in this case to stop suem 2 movement in his favor, wiil go far to convince disinterested persons abroad, who do not know him, that ne iy fairly entitled to the fame he has acquired where known. The movement of these electors has not added dig- uity tothe sheracter of the Oid Dominion. The Trust Land Sales —Tbe head ot the indian Bureau, we have reason to believe, is well pleased with the result of the current tales of the Delaware trust lande. Well he may be, as it is vindicating moat remarkably the wisdom and justice of his management of their affaire. If these sales continue to the end es they have commenced, it will turn cut that bia policy with reference to that dererv- ing tribe—thanks to the energy and Adelity with which he has guarded their interests— will secure to them an aggregate sum of be- tween $1 250,000 and $1,500,000. So far there lande have brought an average of about forty- threg cents above their appraised value Ix- cept in the of the Leavenworth city town lote, no chjection cau be reasonably wade to the appraisement of these laud2, we appre- bend —— An Important Decision —We beurd this morning, in the Hoyso Mall, that the ‘ Brick Church property” has been gelected for the site of the Mew York City Post Office We believe that this information is correct. Its location is at the corner of Nassau pod Beek- wen streets, and it fronts the City 4511 Park, The Whitfield Case —As we went to press to-day there was a prospect that the suppor- ters of the vasidity of Uovernor Geary’s cer tificate would succeed oves 44,2 Kepublic: ere the Houze adjourned, io sdmituug Whitfield. ba, Mr Financial.—The financial circular of Swee ny, Rittenhouse, Fant & Co., bankers, for to- day, (December 5,) says: Land warrants have declined 1 ent per acre since our last report. The market may be quoted steady at the following rates, viz : Warrants. Buying per acre. Sel!ing per acre. 160’s and 80’ . 93.. . 95 1 In New York the market is quoted dull at 87 and 98, and dealers “ Warrants come in very freely at these p: The general feeling there is that prices will decline a cent or two. .. There are, as it appears from the official re- ports of the proper Department ‘some 15 or 16 millions of acres, floating in the market, held by persons hoping thut the lands that have been withdrawn railroad grants will soon be restored to market, and thus increase the demand, and greatly enhance the value of warrants. This hope, however, has been dis- pelled by the report of the Secretary of the In- terior of the 29ih ult., who says: ‘‘ The grants made by Congress at its last session for rail- road purposes have had the effect of with- drawing trom market a large body of the public lands, which, notwithstanding every exertion thatcan be made, cannot be restored in less than nine months, and perhaps not then, as itdepends upon the action of the States to which the grants were made.’’ it is not now expected by those having charge of the surveys that the lands in Kan- sas and Nebraska will be subject to private entry before next summer, and perhaps net then, as it appears to be the policy of the Government now to offer public land's for pri- vate entry where they ure taken up by actual settlers {tis, therefore, we think, very doubt- ful whether prices will improve before next fall Stocks*remain unchanged, and may he quoted more active. Washington Corporation 103; Georgetown do. 98a99; Alexandria do. 934a¥4; Bank of Metropolis 1052106; Bank of Washington 75280; Patriotic Bank, dull, 35a 38; Bank of Commerce. Georgetown, none fit sale; Farmers and Mechanics’ do. 75a76; Orange and Alexandria Railroad, dull, 73474; Virginia and Tennessee do. 74a76. In New York, the stock market is bouyant and firm, under the favorable foreign news by the steamer Vigo. Consols have advanced one per cent. A large srrival of gold from Australia, seven-and-a- half millions of dollars, an increase in the bank stock of bullion, and an absence of largs ex- ports of specie to the continent, have been a cot blow to stock speculators for a fall, who ave based their transactions on the supposi- tion that the European money difficalties would increase They seem to forget that Australia and California gold products will effectuaily redress the money difficulties ot the world ‘The improvement in our local money mar- ket, noticed in our last report, continues. Bankers still continue to act with caution, but are discounting all local paper offered tor their regular depositors. Court of Claims. — Yesterday, Mr Law- rence closed his argument in the case uf David Myerle; when the case was submitted. Mr. Koekwell opened the argument in the case of the Illinois Central Railroad, in behalf of the claimants, and was replied to by Mr. Blair, in behalf of the government, till the court adjourned to Monday. Supremo Court —Yesterday, the cause of Romelius L. Baker et al., appellant, vs. Joshua Nachtrieb, (No 11,) was argued by Mr. Stan- bery for the appellants, and continued by Mr. Edwin M. Stanton for the appellee, until they adjourned. The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 4th December, there were of Treasury warranta entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of Stocke. +e $25 268 44 For the Treasury Department 11,370 82 For the Laterior Department.. 17,707 45 War warrants received and tered.. + 147,936 00 On aceount of the Navy....+..++ 101,773 02 Repayment on account of the file cahee ig 14 29 ee CONGRESSIONAL PROCKEDINGS In rue Senate, yesterday, after we went to press, the pending resolution to print 15,000 extra copies of the President's message and sccompanying documents, was debated by Messrs. Fitzpatrick, Wade, Rusk, Butler, Fes- senden, Brown, Bayard, Adams, Pugh and others, ere they adjourned over until Monday next In tue House, the resolution of Mr. Phelps for a callof the House was not agreed to— yeas 102, nays 107. Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, asked leave to move to postpone all further proceedings on the nding motion of Mr. Grow to lay on the ta- le his motion to reconsider the vote by which the House had refused to permit J. W. Whit- field to be sworn in as the Delegate from Kan- sas Territory on Governor Geary’s certificate Mr. Grow objected—also to a motion made by Mr Cobb, of Ga., to draw for seats, The balance of the day’s session was oecu- pied for the most part in taking the question on motions to adjourn over, for calls of the House, for the reading of the annual message, &c. At 2i p. m. they adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day Tue Sexare was not in session to day. In tue House, to-day, Mr. Herbert, and Mr. Oliver of Missouri, appeared in their seats for the first time in the course of the session Mr Phelps moved a eali of the House; or- dered—yeas 100, nays 99 Two hundred and ten members having an- swered to their names, all further proceedings under the call were dispensed with. Mr. Matteson moved to adjourn. Pending the question on that motion— Mr. Jones, of Tenn., moved that when they adjourned. they would adjourn until Monday next ; agreed to—yeas 107, nays 105. The question was then put on the pending motion to adjourn, which was not agreed to. Mr. Phelps renewed the motion for a call of the House, on which the question was being put by yeas and nays asthe Star went to preas. 6367 ______ POLITICAL GOSSIP Fuil returne of the vote of Missouri give Mr. Buchanan 58,000 and Mr. Fillmore 48,000. The following is the offivial vote of Iowa for President: Fremont, 44,127; Buchanan, 36,241; Fillmore, 9 444. Official returns of the vote of Wisconsin give in round numbers—Fremont, 66,000; Buchan- an, 52,000, and Fillmore 600. The Adrian (Mich.) Expositor sta‘es that the entire Republican press of that State, with one or two exceptions, has already raised the name of Fremont for President in 1860 The official vote of indiana for President is as follows: Buchanan, 118,672; Fremont, 94,376; Fillmore, 22 386. Buchanan’s plu rality over Fremont is 24,296, and his majority over Fremont and Fillmore together 1,910 | The aggregate yote is 235 434. The New York Mirror says: ‘It is said there is a movement on foot to start a new daily evening paper in this city, as an ‘ organ of Republicanism. The enterprise, we are told, will be backed up by leading politicians ‘and men of capital.’’ The New York Tribune says: “ Missouri seports indicate the success of a coalition by which Col. Benton of the Benton party and the Hon. Luther M. Kennett (American) of the present House are to be chosen United | States pone erase is probable enough, but we lack fuith in ijs er to iicane Senators?” pow The banquet of the Boston Democracy in Panueil Hall, on Wed: lay evening, in honor of the Presidential victory was an interestin, demonstzation. The hall was finely decorate: The tables were bountifully spread, and the speeches and other exercises generally jubi- lant. Oliver Frost presided Among the eakers were the Hon Jobn Wells, Collector ‘easiee, Col. J. H George, BF. Hallett, , Sod several other prominent gentlemen. The i festival was kept up to a late hour. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Grorextown, Dec. 5, 1856 The College Cadets paraded through our streets yesterday, en route to the White House, to paya friendly visit to President Pierce Their strength of numbers, martial 10LIN AND GUITAR STRINGS, AT ELLIS’S Plano Store. dec 5 NEY, MUSIC RECEIVED THIS DA¥ at the Plano Store of JUHN F_ ELLIS, dec 5- 906, between 9th and 10th. YSOFF’S NEW BOOK .—THE AD ventures of a Roving Diplomatist, by Heny appearance and excellent military discipline | Wykotf, authorof ‘« My Courtship and its Cor- attracted very genera! attention. The com- pany is composed entirely of students of the | forsale at Georgetown College, and a finer looking set of young men and a better drilled would doubtless be hard to find. An unruly black fellow created quite an | phia extensive excitement in the eastern part of | on m' our city eet by arming himself with an | @ ani axe, threatening vengeance upon his mother, or any other person who might come near him. For a time fears were entertained by Veateog in the neighborhood, of serious work; but Officer Silence bore down upon him with a posse, and succeeded, after some trouble, in capturing him. He is the slave of General Biscoe, and was committed to jail for safe keeping, lest he should carry out his threats of bloodshed. We sincerely hope he will never be suffered to return to Georgetown. The weather has become quite cold, and fears are entertained if it should continue a few days Inger that it will tend to interrupt navigation upon the upper portions of our canal. We learn that the packet Argo has already laid up for the winter. Some of the captains of the coal vessels trading out of our port, are not wholly averse to mischief, and are sometimes capable of playing off a pretty tough joke upon a fellow. ne of them stopped at Alexandria a few days since, and immediately upon landing, the State officer stepped on board and demanded the usual fee of five dollars. The captain, in rather a surly tone of voice, demanded to be informed what for. The official replied : “‘ For inspecting your vessel, sir.’’ ~‘I’ll not pay it, sir,’’ was the reply, “until you have made the inepection.’’ The ‘well-appointed’ official was compelled, before the captain would fork over the V, to crawl about under the cabin, fore- peak, and other parts of the vessel, where the captain (anticipating such a visit) had placed large quantities of fine, dry coal for bis bene- fit. Itissaid that when tbe poor fellow got through the official operation, and surveyed the damage done to his handsomely-oiled hair, whiskers end fine cloth, that he had not made much by the operation Spectator. (This Captain, whoever he may be, would “‘run’’ a slave if he could —Ep } ARREST oF ALLEGED SwiNDLEaRS.—Two men were arrested at Pittsburg, Pa., on Mon- day night at 11 o'clock, who represented themselves as Lord Arthur John Hudaon and Sir Charles Miller. Although stopping at one of the commonest taverns in the city, they succeeding in impressing several citizens and mechanics with the idea of their magnificence, many of whom, it is alleged. they have bled for considerable amounts. During the fort- night they had been there they have repre- sented thet they had on deposit with a broker of that city £40,000, and that they feared his stability. They actually bought an expensive safe for the security of their imaginary funds, because Lord John had made arrangements for the purchase of a farm, well stocked, for $17 000, but when the deeds were drawn and ready to be signed for the accommodation of bargain it was discovered that the swindlers were entirely penniless They were arrested at the Fulton House, where the police found everything wearing | Al’ was prepared for his | the gayest aspect Lordship’s wedding with an unsuspecting girl. The table was set; the guests were in at- tendance; the minister was about, and Mr. Loughery, a jeweler on Fifth street, who was diddled cut of goods to the amount ot $180, and who was specially invited, was also there ready to act as groom for the noble swindler | Lord Arthur, however, was not about, himecif and his companion left to take a ride in the evening, and were expected back every min- ute. On his arrival he too was arrested On Tuesday they had an examination be- fore the Mayor. Sir Charles was released af- ter satisfying his creditors; but Lord@Arthur was committed. Miller is an Englishman, and has a wife and two children stopping at ** Hare’s Hotel,’ on Liberty street. He is a splendid looking man, oné has a fine address Lord Arthur is also a native of England, and came here but 2 few months ago in company with others, now in the city. eee OTE —THE BOARD OF DI- rectors of the Washington Building As- sociotion will hold their monthiy meeting THIS EVENING, at Flint’s Hotel, at7 o’clock. J KINSON -Sect. —_ i MATHEW’S CHURCH —A charity sermon in the ald of the funds of the Young Catholic’s Friend Society will te p-eached in this Church, at 31 o’clock mass, on SUNDAY next, by the Rev Dr. Cummins, of St. Stephen’s Church, New York. dec 5-2t Been THE, MEMBERS OF THE WEST- ern Hose Company, No 1. respectfully announce to thetr friends and the public generally, toat they will give their ‘fbird Annuall Ball on ‘TUESDAY EVENING. January 13th 1857, at their new House on 23d street, between L and M. Particulars in fature advertisement. N. 33 —There will be a meeting or the Compan on TUESDAY NIGHT, at7 o’clock. Punctusl attendance is requested dec 5 3t cee = LECBURE ADVERTISED TO be delivered by Rev B A. Maguire, President of Georgetown College, on Sunday evening, the 7th inst , has been unavoidably post- poned until further noti dec 5-2 THE NATIONAL GUARD TAKE leasure in announcing to their friend<, tbat thelr Third Annual Ba!l will be given at Carvsi's Satoon, on THURSDAY, December 18th, 1856. Particulars in future advertisement. By order of the —___ COMMITTE. dec 4-31 | <a FIFTH ANNUAL BALL OF the Montgomery Guards will be given on TUBSDAY EVENING, the 3d of Febuary, 1857. Particulars in future advertisement. nov4 3 wee ote CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIETY —Tbe regular month! meeting of this soclety will be held on SUNDA EVENING. the 7th tnst , in the Seminary ad- joining St. Patrick’s Church, at 5 o’clock. Those members who are in arrears for monthly dues are carnestly requested to give their atterd- ance, asailthe resources of the society are now veeded to further the object for which it was in- stituted Vv. E KING, dec 5-2t Secretary. ANNUAL BALL.—THE WASHING- <- ton German Yagers respectfully an- nounce that their Annual Ball will take Caiusi’s Saloon, on THURSDAY EV. January 1, 1857. ‘Tickets ONE DOLLAR. Particulars in future advertisement. Commuttes—John Killian, Fred. Stinzing, Perter Rechter dec 5 3t® F tt CAKD.—THERE WILL BE A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Merchant's Exchange Association et their rooms, corner 10th street and Penna avenue, on FRI DAY EVENING, December 5th, 1856, at 8 o’clk. Punctual attendance is requested. dec 2-4t 8. BACON, President. WHAT WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Housekeepers and those about to commence Housekeeping t> bear in mind that the first, second, third and fourth rooms of our large and spacious warehouse are filled to their utmost capacity with every description of CABINET FURNITURE and House. furnish- ing Goods generally, to which we respectfully invite the attention of those in want of bargains. Houses furnished throughout with every article in the housekeeping line vERY CHEAP FOR CASH, or to punctual dealers at the usual credit Call at the “ HousgsexpeR’s Emporium’? and examine our steck before purchasing. Our motto is— “« Quick sales and small profits.” BONTZ & COOMBS, dec 1-3m 7th street, between I and Ke: OOK OUP FOR THE METRO- POLITAN CLUB —They take great Pleasure {n announcing to their friends the public fn general, that thelr Second Grand Gotil- jon Party will take place, at the Columbia Hal!, ed Capitol Hill, on FRIDAY EVENING, De- cember 5, 1854 Tickets FIFTY CENTS ; admitting a tle~ man and ladies. ‘There will be no ladies invita: tions lesued, and therefore, all are invited toat- tend. By order of the noy 29-iwe COMMITTEE. DELIN TAXES —NOTICE TO Re cii TAX PAYERS. 4 CotixctoR’s Urviog November #1, 1838 All Persons who have failed to pay their Taxes due the Gi ration of Washington will please take notice that the advertjsement for the sale of reget liable for the same will be made about 1st of January, 1857 It is hoped that an early attention will be patd to Ts yee by all concerned, a8 a negiect todo so will add heavy expenses tares now rd PTOHN M. McCALLa, i nov 22 di3iDec Collector, at ING, Price $125. Just iblished, end bp ple & URY'S near 9th street sequences *” lec 5- company EW YORK DAILY HERALD TRI. bune, Times, News, Express, a tigre er —All persons entering rr names eeteripeee book will be served at their at? o’clock p.m. 58 FERGUSON, 486 7th street. FRINGES—FRINGES_—FRINGES, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF DEEP headed FRINGES, all widths, opened this day at CAs*IDY’s, lec 5-Lw 314 Pa. av., bet. 10th and 1ith sts. JEW YORK LEUGEK for 13th December “Orion, the Gold Beater,’ finished next week. Complete sets of the Led: can be hed at FERGUSON’S, decs- 486 7th street INCE MEAT 15 CENTS PER POUND; new Raisins, Figs, Citron, Spices, Currants, Almonds, and a general assortment of family Groceries, at the lowest cash prices. Welch’s Flour. Jos . DAVis, 1* cor. of 9th and E streets, MADAME PRIBRAM & CO. inform the ladies thet Wing open on Saturday, the 6th of \- ber, the handsomest stock of WINTER BON- Ne Ts and finest HEAD-DRESSES ever offered in Washington. dec 5 3w 277 Pa. ave., bet. 10:h and Tith sts. N ACLEUD'S CTURE OF WASHING. WE TON —The subscribers to the above Paint ing are respectfully informed that the Ratie will take place on Saturday evening, at Messrs. tA Y- LOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 9:n stre-t, where a few chances a ill to be obtained It UST RECEIVED AY—FOURTH lot of LADIES’ FURS, fresh made, of weil dressed skins Ladies in want shculd call early, as we find the system of making | quick sales and small profits for cash | working extremely well. Cail STINEMETZ’s, 236 Pa. av , bet 12ch and 1th sts. OTICK.—WE HAVE HAD CONSIGNED to us by a party who mus: dispo e ofthem, ove dozen best quality plated TEA SETS of sia | pieces each, which will be sold at very reduced | rates Our customers are assured of the superior quai’= ly of the above, and of theirextraordinary c. ness. M W. GALT & BRO , Jewellers, 324 Pa. ave , bet Pth and 10th ste, | _decs-0t [Intel& U ston) F&ENCH FLOWERS—FRENCH FLOW- ERS. ADIES, WE WISH TO CALL YOUR A’ | #4 ten ton to our rich and elegant assort- ment of FRENCH FLOWEKS, which’ we have now on hand. comprising the | largest assortment to be found in the city. at CASSIDY’S, | decS-lw 3i4 Pa. av , bet. 10th and 1ith sts. EAST#RN MARKET, GEORGETOWN, No. 74 Dunbarton Street ERSONS RESIDING IN THE EASTERN portion of Georgetown, are respectfully in- formed that they can atall times be supplied at | the above point with almost any article usually | found for sale in the market. Such as all kinds | of MBATS of the best quality. fresh or salt, | SAUSAGES, POULTRY,VEGETABLES, &c,, &c , on the most reasonable terms dee 5-eolw WILLIAM DONALDSON. CLOAK TRIMMINGS AT CASSIDY’3. DRESS TRIMMINGS AT ASSIDY’S Cass 5 FRINGES, ALL WIDTHS, AT CASSIDY’S. FRENCH FLOWERS AT CASSIDY’S BLACK FEATHERS AT CASSIDY’S MILLINERY GOODS OF ALL KINDS AT CASSINY’s dec 5-3t 314 Pa. ave , bet. 10th ard 1ith sts, | ened LONDON.—MILLS’S CONSTI TU- tions, Constitutional History, and exisi Governments of the British Colonies, with bis- toral documents relating toeach dependency, 1 vol 1856; Howard’s Lawsofthe British Colonies, 2 vols.; Martin’s Sta’ 3s of the British Colo- nies, 1 vol; Hough’s Political and Military Events in British India, @ vols.; Auber’s Rise | and Progress of the British Power in India, 2 vols.; British Parliamentary Debates on the Que bee Bill in 1774.4 vol; Knight's Geograchy of | the British Empire and its Colenies, 2 vols ; bor | respondence of the Marauls Well » Govern- or General and ‘ aptain General of India, 2 vols.; Imported, with many others, by dec 5- FRANCK TAYLOR. BADER, IF YOU WISH TO BUY Tich, rare, and curious Toys, call at my De- pot, 491 7th street, and my agent, LAMMOND, will attend to you. dec 4-3t KRISS KRINGLE. Ee OOOO CE ©REAM.—THE BEST ICE CREAM IN Washington can be had of the Pennsyl- vania [ce Cream Company , 414 Seventh street, between G and H, for 37 cents quart, in pyramids or plain forms. Families » Board ing honses, and Hotels will find it mueh cheaper and better than they can makeit. dec 4-lwt pestis Denver rad, Paseeaodie sec eeiaena chet peejeer nd OF COPARYNERSHIP, On and after Thursday, December 4th, 1855, the Copartnership heretofore existing between Jacob Wi'son and Joseph Cornwall, under the firm of WILSUN & CORNWALL, will, by mutal consent, be dissolved. Ali debts contracted by the firm will be settld, and the business continued by JACOK WILSON. dec 4-2# MOKE AUCTION BARGAINS, BE BAVE JUST RECEIVED &RUM the Philadelphia Auctions, a very large and ome assortment of Cloih and Velvet Cloaks and Yalmas, which in addition to our former stock makes our assortment one of the largest and best to select from in the city. Having been bought at auction late in the season, we can sell them fifty per cent less than New York prices. Sales Room second store. W EGAN & SON, 323 south side Pa av., bet. 6th and 7th sts. dee 4-6 [intel] FOR THE HOULLIDAYS. Wit: GREAT PLEASURE WE IN- form our friends and the public, that in anticipation of their wants for the Hollfdays, we have regardless of time. trouble, and expense gathered tovether the largest, most complete, and varied assortment of Goods in our line ever before offered in thiscity. Weare dally receiving and arranging for exhibition from the north, our beautiful goods, selected with grey care and at- tention by one of our firm, to which we invite your attention, Ourstore is No 20, between 8th and 9h streets, on the Avenue dec HJ. McLAUGHLIN & CO. METROPOLITAN HATS At $2 50, $3.60, $3.50 and $4.00, HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD REBPE: fully call the attention of his frie: and the public tothe HATS whieh he now making at the above low prices. K ing been pete in the first establishments in this end other cities, he is possessed ef all the modern improvements in thelr mapufacture, and he feels assured that for beauty of style, ele; of finish, as well as ease and comfart to the ‘wearer, they cannot fail to plea the most fasti- dious JNO. TF. MITCHELL, At Maguire’s Fcsbicnable Hat and Cap Estab- lishment, Ne. 448 Pennsylvania avenue, where can be found an endless varieiy of every euce to deck and beautify the heed, at Prices to the times. Call and see dec 4-31 | yeryeeionty COLLAR&.—JUST Received, a large lot of Camobric Collars. of most beeu tiful designs, Yor Ledies and Children, at CASSIDY’S.3.4 Penn avenue, dec 3-1w bet. 10th and Lith streets. CARPETINGS, OLLCLUTH§ AND RUGB, wt HAVESTILL REMAINING ON HAND alarge assortment of CARPETINGS, UIL- CLOTHS. RUGsand MATS Those that have net mede their purchates weuld do well to ex- amine our stock and prices, the most of them x bought at auction and from the agents of pose, Hee tory, in New York. We san sell them at very low prices. Salesroom, second story. W. EGAN & SON, deo t-6r___{intel]__383 Penn avenue, THE FRIEND OF WOMAS. “There shall no evil befall an Neither shall auy plague cowe ‘igh thy dwelling.” R. BROTHERS’ PREVENTITIVE FOR married ladies, whose circumstances do not ‘warrant too ore an inerease cf family, will and this Preventitive most valuable; whose . or other circumstances do not permit them to in- crease the number of their lly, without 1 venience, suffering, or pomees risk emales, either marri d or single, obstructions, arising frem any eause, can be 16- moved witbout m: ine. by calling at 179 south B street, formerly Drs Brothers & nae he al on reply. jetjers must contain a stamp to use dec 4-3w# a MISSES phan i aes PRIMARY 5 from to the amount of the FEW SMALL” BOYS CAN OBTAIN Hourd in the family If desired Kestdc ance 365 11th street, between L, "d M dec 3-14 Oa MONDAY EVENING, December 8 First Night of the Re eng: tof the gifted young Americaa Tragedian, Mk. E BOOTH, when he will appear in Coleman’« great play of THE IRON CHEST Sir Edward Mortimer......----Mr F. Both To conclude with THE WIDUW's VicTiv. with Halietons of Ea in’ Forts t sR Scott, T imita‘ions win Forrest, 5 D Rice, J. W. Wallach, jr, W J Florenor, end others. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. Second Series of Classical Con erts. BY MUTUAL DESIRE, And at the earnest request of the MUSIC LOVING CITIZENS Of Washington, and the immediate friends of PERHAM’S OPERA VOCALISTS, AnD ETHIOPIAN REPRESENTATIVES, They will favor the inhabitants of Washington and vicinity with a series of SIX CONCERTS ONLY, Commencing on MONDAY EVENING, Decem- ber Ist, 1856, at ODD FELLOWS’ HALL DURING WHICH ENGAGEMENT a £ CESSIVE NIGHT REPLETE WITH GEMS OF NEGRO MINISTRELRY, OPERATIC SELECTIONS, ETHIOPIAN REPRESENTATIONS, SHAKSPFRIAN RECITAIIONS, and MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZAS Accompanied by a LARGE AND EFFICIENT ORCHESTRA. The Company is comovosed of the following Gentlemen of acknowledged ab: lity and talent : H 8S. CREIGHTON, Director and Double Bas« CARL TAUTMAN .Princtpal Solo Violinist and Leader of Orchestra, MORRIS D EDMONDS, Second Solo Violinist and Jewish Dulcimer, Dr C. MONTGOMERY, Bassoand Violincelist, W. W. SNOW, Soprano and Pianist A JONES, First Banjoist and Dictator, JOHN DULEY, Bones and First Low Come- tan Mast. ROBERT HUGHES, Ralledist, WILLIAM BOYD, Eccentric Comedian, C. @. MORBIMEK, Solo Gul-arist, E EDWARDS, Alto and Texor Violin, WM MOORE, Second ‘Tenor J. CLUSKEY, Jig Dencer and’ Tambo Solos on the Jewish Dulcimer by. Edinonds Characteristic Ethiopian Deiineations and imite- tions by.... wee --Billy Boyd Bajo Solos by the -- Jones Operatic Selections “new Bob a | Dance by...... ovce --Duley Classic Fancy Daacing by the renowned Closk Sentimental and pleasing Ballads by the Child of ee s+eeeeees Mast Hughes The entire Company is under the immediate direction of the celebrated Compcser, H S. Creioxton, Eeq JUSIAH PERHAN, 663 Broadway, New York, Pi JOHN HOWORTH, General Manager. W. 8B. BLAISDELL, Agent and Treasurer. H.S GREIGHLUN, Musical Director. Tickets 25 Cente Gifttickets, $1, admitting 4 Seats secured and re.erved during the ay, Without extra charge ickets for saleat all of the Music Stores and Principal Hotels. nov 29 (intel& Union) ; Wants. ANTED—BY A MIDDLE ASED @EK- V man Woman, a Situatioa as Nuree to a bab) Good reference given. Address Box 16, at tb office. 1 OY WANTED IN A GROCERY —ONE who has some experience red = Appli- cants will address‘: Groce:,” at this py tng references. dec 5-418 W3NTED — THREE OR FOUR FIRST rate Millinery Hands ood wages will be ven by C PRIBRAM & CO, Penn. avenue, io 277, south ssde. dec 5 % —_———$—$—$—$————$$—$— ANTED—AT NO. 164 MTH STREET, two Hands Constant employment, and Mberal ges given. dec pete _ __R ADAMSON. ANTED.—A WOMAN TO COOK, Wark, ard iron for a small family. Whie prefer- red Inquire at No 459 12th street, between G and. dec 5-218 SG! TUATION WANTED BY AN INDUSIRI- ous young eyo = Clerk or assis'aut Book - bof cit ferences given. A MILTON, Star Office < ino A TEACHER WANTED —A WELL EDU- cated man is wanted to give instruc'ions in a family two or three hours Address J. A , at this office. uring the forenoon. des5.31® ————S WISH TO HIRE BY THE MONTH Ox year, ae. vidoe Aslave would be pre- - He must understand the care OTSES. Apply at 353 Franklin Row = ee 538 a WANTED—To BOK ROW FOR 1 YEAR, $300, for which a reasonable interest will be paid, and good security given. Address8 G. Cc. through City Post Office dec 4-218 GENTLEMAN, WHO HAS A FEW hours leisure each day, would engage te write for a me nber of Congress, or ctber person, fora moderate compensation. Address J. B_. City Post Ottice dec 4-218 Rl A) ANTED—BY TWO RESPECTABLE Women, a Situstion as Nure and plain Sewer The other as Chambermaid and Waiter Would be redaag bag make herself generally use. ful. Inquire oa the corner of K and 20:h streets. me aoe Gan come weil recommended jer 3-30 ee GHOEMAKErs WANTED —TRREE Men’s . oe and Page genoa atNo 117 Pern avenue, between 19:b end Wh streets, v ConEN. dee? colwe —————_______ Eee = eo ANTED — $500 WANTED FOR THE lod of 2fmonths, for which a handsome premium will be given, and secured by a deed of trust on unencum! Property to the amcuct of $3,900 Any person wishing to confer wi!l please address RW. J , City ef Weshingson, pe dec 4 3t® CHILD'S NURSE THAT CAN COME well recommended, will find a Situation ina family of a gentleman by applying et No 417 13th street. deed 4u* Winey IMMEDIATELY—THREE First rate Pantaloons hands, at WM TUCKER'S, Merchant Tailor, No. 426 Penn avenue. dec 3 6t ANTED.—A SITUATION, BY A ENG jish Woman as competent Nurse Apply at 306 4th street, between 6 and HM streets, or ad— dress Box 10, at this office. dec 2-lwe ee... Boarding MRS, BANNEEMAN, CORNER OF 9: “4 “pens “pose ——e recent'y refitted ber euse, is now prepued to sscommedate perso: with Board and nt Rooms at moderstc rates. Her house is situated ina eentral and é- sirable part of the city; being one square frou: the Patent and Post Oftices le and boarders can also be accommmedated ee dec 5-41* LL OARDING —A GENTLEMAN AN» })j= wife. ortwo single gentlemen, can be aorom- dated with fine Rooms and Board, tu a sma’! pr vate family Inquire on the Premises, No 405 Massachusetts avenue dee 3-%* ——— ARDING —MRS. A. FOX, No. 447, Pent avenue, 4 End Jooud “Ere clr wat oe na ee - will those comfortable “4 it : ‘who may favor her with thei Teined.“ Families pplied wi sin best: a Su] cate PP! with meals. Se —————E Bysky—Mas. M4&DVOX, COKNKK UF 436 street and Penn avenue, over @ilman's Drug Store, 8 prepared to acecmimodate members of - Meceactnet 9 others with Board. Her apart- ments are furnisbed in a superior siyle, and fally eqal to any in (he elty, dec l-lw® OARDING —A GENTLEMAN AND HiS site, alee two single nuemen can be accom ‘with Kooms and Board ina private fat on reasouable ferme. ApDIY eG tk Soe ke n 4 , be- iween F and G. inieuinaed 5 uw —————— N&W BOARDING-HOUSE.—-MRB. C. A KEY NOLDS bas taken the well odious boarding-house on the southeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4% street, whic: being reg Fee and furnished rooms eu! different prices accord iny (to their location,) with or witbout board sat ie. siring euch accommodations will do well to call Uefore locating themselveselsewhere. nove if