Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1856, Page 3

a ‘ EVENING STAR. Jos Prixrisg.—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 | cratic Association. 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 # Tax Visitine De®ocnats.—Oat city read ers are aware that the Ward Deme- cratic Ci Te eete eo} Wash- ington on the arch next, to 8 grand ball here on ~ ornie ali +7 i arr: in thi: are tis hands oa comaluiane? the Jackson m0- ia) Totter from that eon a to the Tw Warders aforesaid on the aub- from which we niéke the following ex- ‘asmineron, Nov. 28, 1856. counter of the Star office. = Wa i “e “ * - In dise! ing the duty of tende: - LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. | vance s neuty welewe of yout Gigh id the vxtte incense Metropolis, permit us to congratulate you, fel-- Boar or AuDERMEN —The Board held its | ow Democrats, upon the great Democratic regular meeting fast night. victory achieved in lvania over the A communication was received from the | combined elements of abolitionism. Black Re- Mayor, enclosing the account of the Corpora- tion with the Bank of Washington up to the 25th ult.; referred to finance committee Mr Houston from the finance committee, reported baek a bill for — relief <a ery throu, Boreland, without amendment; . 3 Mr. Riggs, from same emugiinad, reported | to Pennsylvania, for if we lose the Keystone, 8 bill fixing the compensation of the Secretary of the Board of Al of the Common Council at whieh was passed unanimously. Mr. Emery, from the improvements commit- tee, reported back the bill for the relief of | tributed freely, (not for the aid Nichelas Acker and others on North Capitol street, adopted. r. Ri the udetiees “a a offered by Mr. R An amendment y Mr. fying the square be which the privilege is | through the :anks of the enemy—and defea ited, was adopted. d it eThe question then being taken on the bill as | that has existed since the adoption amended, it was passed. Mr. Emery, from improvements committee, passed. Mr. Ruff, from school committee, reported a bill, appropriating $10,000, or2o much thereof as is necessary, for the purchase of ind and | that when the schools close at the Christmas erection of school buildings in the third dis- | holidays veal should open again on the first trict; passed Monday of January, 1857 in the office to the the number, dates and amounts | of Trustees as réwards fur superior proficiency of judgments put im the hands of Hugh | in the study of that branch of scholastic Dougherty and Joseph Mitchel! for gollection, | cises, and distribute the same to the pu and the amount eollected 1B; s whom they were awarded at the late public Couneil bill eb: tse of # branch | examination. : sewer was appropriately referred _ After some farther business the Board ad- Council bill, appropriating $150 for binding, repairing and properly replacing plat books t of the tax clerk, was passed; as | at the discretion of the sub Boards. was Council resolution instructing the com- mittee before Congress to ask appropriations for certain purpos Mr Houston, by consent, introduced a res- olution requesting the The bill back from the lower Board, with an amend- ment; referred to police committee Busey offered @ resolution requesting d the Sarveyor to examine the assessment made | tion to theclaim of Sweeny, Rittenhouse, Fant 406 D street, between 6th and 7th by Thomas J Barrett for the payment of the | 4 Co., growing out of a contract made with | for; ’ abies Mr. cost of sq 4 A joint resolution offered by Mr. Busey in | om the ground, that as the committee had no relation to payments made fur pavement in | chance to examine the papers it could not be square 723, was referred to finance committee. A communication Mayor, returning the bill for the relief of | committee, followed, warmly denouncing the Geo. Miller, without his signature, and giving bis reasons therefor. The question being taken on the bill, as re- turned, it failed to get a two-thirds vote, and was lost Mr. Riggs back without amendment, a bill pro- for taking up and relaying gutters in the Sixth Ward; passed. E u Mr. Emery, from the same committee, re | held their regular monthly meeting on tho 3d ported, without amendment, a bill allowing | inst. Present—Messrs, George H Jones and James as remuneration for thelr services in carrying | Pendleton, and Wilson. out improvements upon the Northern Market; drugs, m bux vomica, table alka! article or a ous or destruc authority of some physician or responsible | murder! watch! é&c. person known to the person or persons selling Nor shall any article or articles | escaped except one, Alexander Jones, who known and recognized ag poisonous, be sold, f or cause to be sold, or given away, without | night, there is a charge against him for being} 2, the package or bottle containing the same be- ing distinctly marked or labeled with the name of poison, and the word Poison, and a the same. death's ‘iving the sidewalk in addition to the seven feet al- lowed by law, with an amendment granting tion for fall forty years, and always was sus- the same privilege to others on the square Mr. Busey offered an amendment, restrict- ing the privilege to those who have nperel their property by the erection of bu gs ‘ ‘ x thereon. The amendment as amended was | Contest with her banners floating triumphant- offered an amendment granting jing and paving of the alley in| V assed offered a resolution that @ special } mittee where he had no opportunity of saying committee of three be appointed to inquire | how he should report. into the expediency of : it ) plats and surveys of this city, now in the pos- | by the Board refusing to receive the report. session of Peter Force; which was ado; < and the Chair appointed Messrs. Riggs, ton and Evans on that committee. Mr. Miller moved to take up the bill rega- lating the sale of poisons Mr Poarzon moved to lay it over until the next meeting. t Mr. Miller replied, urging the necessity for | cient to cause its death. its immediate passage ; and, Mr. Pearson with- tive to life, without the written | went in pursuit, and very soon heard cries of ead symbol conspicuously printed on | the part of Sir Edward Mortimer last night, to and a record mado of the sale, naming the | the great satisfaction of the not large but dis- and quantity sold, the ing it, and date of purchase. nothing herein contained shall blicanism, Maine-lawism, and Know Noth- . Upon, the great battle field of Penn- 1 eps the amalgamation party waged on mocracy a fierce and unrelenting war. The ‘ ghont the Northern States by the tion leaders was—“ Give all your means opt i — — cea Every city, town aoe lermen and the Secre! wnebip in your State was canvassed by the $500 per poem ministers, (who abandoned their holy func- tions to engage in party polities,) and orators of the Fremont party. ir mi ‘was con- bleeding Kansas,) and large sums w expended to them the use of ten inches of | defeat Mr. Buchanan in his native State, and of which he has been her pride and admira- tained by her Democracy. But their unprincipled and base schemes failed to sway the lion-hearted Democracy of the good old cde She came out of the ly, after a successful vindication of the prin- ciples of national Democracy. The banner Pears the consent of the | bearin; Bee are of rere lea favorite tained; which was adopted. | £0m rallied to the polls the est yeoman: nok Riggs, spedl. of the country— Pod confusion and dismay the most corrupt and dangerous political rt eo American Constitution. s * e * ° oF * Signed by Wm. Flinn and fourteen others. Taz Boarp of Trustees of Public Schools tLee, Davis, Dick- . Devine $200 | inson, Magruder, McKim, Morgan, Pearson, Mr. McKim presented from the editors some copies of “The Massachusetts Teacher, and Journal of Home and School Education ” Un motion of Mr. Magruder, it was ordered On motion of Mr AtLee, vocal music was introduced into the several schools az a study, Mr. AtLee offered the following - Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized and instructed to call on Col. Hickey and re- ceive the copies of the Constitution of the United States so kindly offered to the Board ee to communicate ing markets was received - a Wanrw Discussion —Lagt night, Mr. Towles, chairman of the Commit ee of Claims of the Council Board, submitted the papers in rela- agin ir Orme, also of that committee, objected their report. received from the Mr. McCutchen, the other member of the course of the chairman, and said that although he had asked for the papers, and the chair man had promiced them to him, he had not had an opportunity of seeing them; and he Wished to be relieved from serving on a com- ir. urchasing certain] The discussion was warm, and finally ended Sap Arrair —Yesterday afternoon, a man named John Moriarty, residing on the Island, was arrested by Ufficer Stoddard, charged with beating his wifo severely, and with siez- ing his child, a boy about four years of age, and dashing it to the ground with force suffi- Drs: Willet and Stewart were summoned, ing his motion, it was taken up, and | who, after consultation, decided that the child | housekeeping. ing been amended was passed in the fol- lowing shape: An Ace to regulate the sale of poisens within the city of Washington. Bett enacted, &c., That from and after the passage of this act it shall not be lawful for| that the child was dead. Moriarty was, we the Mayor to issue a license to any person or persons for the sale of drugs, medicines, or chemicals, within the limits of this city, ex vi LL. cept under the regulations, limitations, and | This company has changed the time of giving] WILLIAMS, at Chubb Brother: restrictions, hereinafter mentioned. iy Sec. 2. That any person or persons who may | February, when the Infantry will present an heresfter apply for a license for the sale of | affair icines, i limits of this city, shall, before said license be | their friends and the public. issued to the same, present to the Mayor a di- ploma or eertificate of membership from some respectable Pharmaceutical Association, Uol- Jege of Pharmacy, or School of Med p ‘ i his or their having been actively engaged in | tary instruction, and will open their ball with the drug or apothecary business for a period | some of the finest company evolutions and the | House in the rear is offered ‘or rent. of not less than four years Sec. 3 That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons dealing in drugs, medicines, r D or chemicals, to sell, or cause to be sold, or| disposed to be disorderly, created a disturb- give away, any arsenic, corrosive sublimate, russic acid, the poisonous vege- | made to the officers that a party were going would probably die before morning. Moriarty was sent to jail by Justice Hollingshead. The admissions of the prisoner were the strongest evidence against him. This morning the pris- oner’s brother reported at the guard house learn, a man of intemperate habits. Wasaineton Ligut Isranrry’s Batt.— their ball from Easter Monday to the of unusual! attraction, worthy of ind deserving the patronage of hey design making this ball one of considerable magni- tude, and as @ basis will open subscription lists for their friends to sign. In the mean- time the corps will be constantly under mi or chemicals. within the | the old ce: e, of drill in the manual of arms. Rior —Last night, a number of young men ance in the First Ward. Complaints were round robbin, and their salts, or any other other petty offences es popularly known as poison- hen roosts and committing The watch and police he rioters seattered before the officers got near to them, and all was secured. In addition to the riot of Iast engaged in the fire riot some weeks ago. Narioxat Tagatre —Mr. Booth performed rson obtain- rovided, that apply to the criminating audience present. To-night be gives us a sample of his powers in the difficult character of Lago, Mr. H. A. prescriptions of practising physicians, or the | Langdon taking the part of Othello. wholesale traffic in drugs, medicines and chem- ici a outs als See 4. That from and after the issue of | has won the widest reputation as John Schmidt. lheense under this act, no pantie! persons | Such attractions ought to fill the National to] ant Chambers, at 46 Louisiana avenue, south thus licensed sba!l allow or permit any person | overflowing. or persons to sell or dispense for him or them, auy of the aforesaid articles, without evidence | ing events, past, present and future; a valu- of his or their competency, as required in sec- tion 2 of this act, or under the immediate su- Pervision and inspection of a person or per- sons thus ext Mr Riggs introduced a resolution asking the Mayor to report the result of the exami- nation of the accounts of R J. Roche, late }- collector of taxes; adopted. rer ly offered a resolution directi: Register to furnish to each Justice of the Peace who keeps an office, s copy of the Cor- poration Laws; referred. The Board then adjourned. Mr. Tus Paawxcin Fire Company at its meet ing last night passed the following resvlution: W bereas, suitable buildi: Spparatus in efficient working the winter, find it sagemary of it out of service, and to to the Second Ward, therefore Resolved, That until the which provision has been m ernment, be completed, the apparatus in charge of this company shall not be carried the limits for th delightful Grace Church Fair. ualified. hat apy person or — offendi. against apy of the provisions of this aet, shali with forfeit aod pay for eaah and every offence a} these useful little souvenirs. Shillington has ] undergoing a complete repair. sum not less than ten doll: * twenty dollars, whieh fine ¢! and applied as other fines are by the laws of this Corporation On wotioa of Mr. Miller, the bill reluting to dogs was made the special orderfor Monday protection of Government by the request of the Mayor, Chi Captain of the Auxiliary Guard, emergency. The after piece is Mr. Glenn's own, being ‘©The Persecuted Dutchman,’’ in which he A Diary ror tue YEAR 1857.—For register- ket companion, with almanac and calender; distances from New York to all im- rtant places in.the country; blank leaves ‘or keeping a diary of every day in the year; cash accounte and bills payable, with neatly printed headings. Don’t be without one of able nor more than | them. 11 be collected Crimcmat Court.— Yesterday the followin, cases were disposed of in this Court: W. Chase, aszault with intent to kill; sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. J. Garner, riot; one month in the county jail, John ‘rancis, larceny; six months in the county . MF Wheeler, Jarceny; one year and xX months in the penitentiary. A Disorperty Negro.—A mulatto man, said to be named Franklin Jennings, attacked another colored man in the street this morn- ing at the corner of Fifteenth and G streets, by whom he was whipped off. An hour after- wards, he attacked aiill another near the War Department, where he had a regular pitched battle. The police should look after him. the is company being without a Ourraqgous ASsauLt.—Emanuel Tt} in which to ape sari de their fire | tried this morning, before Justice Donn, for jer during | gn outrageous assault on N. Kuland. The to put a portion Justice, after hearing all the evidence, held mit their services | him to bail for trial at the Criminal Court, ine House for Tax Saroon on the corner of C and Sixth by the Gov- atreetg, in ch. of Mr. Henry List, late bar- keeper at the Kirkwood House, is an inviting place to refresh the inner man. We advise the Second Ward, unless | our readers to go and see. * roperty, or — of Police,or| Ar Brown's Hora, last night, there were in case of | giz brides. The States of Pennsylvania, New — York, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Tuts (Tuesday) night is the second of the} and the Island of Cuba were thus charmingly represented AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Cirqutt Count —In this Court the ej ment pe ll vs. Fraler was ape sideration this morning. Redin and Marbury for plaintiffs, Bradley and Bradley for defence. ERVANT WOMAN AT AUCTION. On ae THURSDAY, the 1ith instant, I shall sell, at Tam Jouty Cuvs had a capital Ball last '10,0'¢!oek a. m..at the County alt a orhins- night at the Assembly Rooms. slave for life. She is 2'good ae and sold for ~ Wareu Rurvuans —Jacob Parkes, (colored,) | _4*¢ AL GREEN. pet. : By J. C. Mc@U1RE, Auctioneer. disorderly, fine and costs; George Menjgons- » do. rat Wm. Dyson, do., do., In the | RY Y, astern log et Tate, drunk and die- Vine Hira Wet oe FEU RAD Ee orderly, 5 TERNOON. December 11th, at 4 o'clock, on the oo | promises, I shall sell Lot No 1, in square No.57, [commumtoarEp. “ey 71 feet 6 inches on north F street, by 126 Mr. Eprror > Being on a visit to old George- | 4°ct8% inches on 22d street wes it ‘his property is situated in a fashionable and 4 . Tv town College F pena imagine my great sur- raptaly Improving part of the city, and offers vestmen| prise, as well as pleasure, when, upon my arrival there, to find drawn up on the parade ground, @ military company, which, on in- quiry, I found to be the junior cadets, a com- any composed entirely of boys from nine to fteen years of age, numbering some 65 rank and file. A more beautiful and traly inter- esting sight I never before witnessed. Through the kindness of a friend, I was in- great inducements as an in * erat Will be sold entire, or in lots to suit purchas- ‘Terms: One-fourth cash ; the residue in 6 and 18 months, with interest, secured bya of truston the premises. dec 9-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS, C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer OOD FR. E troduced to their gentlemanly commander, G the Hifel Word bt sere eee Capt. Doonan, also to Lieuts. Buckley, Lee, | DAY, December the i6th, I shall sell, in font of Snow and Neale, and with great pleasure ao- cepted of them an invitation to pass the day at the villa belonging to the College. After going through a number of military evolutions, with an exactness and precision the premises, at 4 0’clock P m, partof Lot No 5, in square No. S4, having a front on New Youk avenue of <0 feet, running back 136 feet, with the improvements, which is a good two-story Frame House containing rooms and a wide passage. The above property is situated on New York which would have surprised some of our old- | avenue, between 2 {CF The above sale is postponed i est military men, aad sulk Yoflected great House han been used sani oa late months aaa | quence of the rain until TU SSDAY, thewih inet. credit upon themselves and their officers, | Grocery Store, and will make a first rate place for | "Me hour and place. A. GREEN, Anet’r. they paraded through the principal streets of erate benicar 6 pore y preceded by ye eeatiicr with? Tome JAS. C. McGUIRE, By E. 8. WRIGHT; G: " who, by the way, is a favorite of both ju- dec 9 i vie « ORTO RICO an. nior and’ senior ca ets,) and bis inimitable | ———~ Ancteneets rs P eget sh png on By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ‘PRUSTEE’S SALE UF Di UGS, MEDI- i eines, Soda Apparatus, Ste: fixta Gas Fixtures, &c., at Aucti: On MON- DAY, December 15, 1856. ] shall sell, at 10 o’clx a. m., by virtue of a deed of trust. to the subscri ber, bearing oe BS BSY ee Denner, 5 rJ.A. No 102. folios 423 to 426, one of the land records for Wash- ington county, Inthe District of Columbia, ail the Steck and Fixtures in the a ecary store of Wm 'T. Evans, at the corner o! north A and 7th streets west ; all Drugs, Medicines, Soda Foun jie ge Pipes, Store and Gas Fixtures In the ‘The stock will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. ferms: All sums under $25, cash; over that amount a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satis- nae endorsed, interest. e respectfully invited to the sale, as the stock Is large and goo4. They will find it to their ad- vantage to attend JOHN T. EVANS, Trustee. dec od A. GREEN, Auctioneer. IAMBEHIC COLLARS. —JUST Received, 4a large lot of Cambric Collars, of most beau tifal designs, for Ladies and Children, at CASSIDY’S, 3i4 Penn avenue, dec 3-1w bet. 10th and 1ith streess. MOKE AUCTION BAKGAINS. B HAVE JU8f RECEIVED r& ROM the Philadelphia Auctions, a very large and Landsome assortment of Cloth and Velvet Cloaks snd ‘Talmas, which tn addition to our forn er tk makes our assortment one of the largest ard best to select from in the elty. Having been bought at auction late in the season, we can sell them fifty per cent less than New York prices. Sales Koom second store. W EGAN & 30N, 323 south side l’a av., bet. 6th and 7th sts dee 4 6t [Intel] band, on which occasion they pertormed for the first time, in exquisite style, the ‘‘ Cadet Polka,’ dedicated to the senior cadets, and “Cadet Quickstep,” dedicated to the junior cadets of Georgetown College. _ The ladies with their usual grace and alac- rity, saluted them with their sweet smiles and the waving of handkerchiefs, which was re sponded to on the part of the gallant Cadets, military decorum, of course, restraining their wonted demonstrations. They arrived at the villa about noon, when, after resting a short space of time, they par- took of a sumptuous repast prepared for them, after which they proceeded to enjoy them- selves im various ways until 4 o'clock, at which time they again formed ranks and returned to the college. May great suecess attend their carly efforts c.R J. ASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1856. 1* / MARRIED, “On the 4th instant, by the Kev. W. Krebs, CHRISTIAN SMITH and ELIZABETH WINEGERG On the 7th instant, by the Riv W. Krebs, cr es W. WAKD and JULIA A. St DIgD, On the 8th instant, In the 47th T OF a EDWARD QUIGLEY. cpa His friends and the friends and acquaintances of the family are req vested to attend the funeral, from the residence of his brother, William Quig- ley, east 10th street, Navy Yard, To-Morrow Af- ternoon at 4 o’clock. * For Sale and Rent. Pe nove wridlfomrtied lois sear a OOM8 HANDSOMELY FURNISHED, AT No. 255 G, between 14th and 15th streets, for REWARD. —-STRAY ED OR STOLEN rent. dec 9 if $20 jibe I ped 3d,a a PWREREEETS GnccAGin DE Go 1ORSb ; has one hind foot white, a few Frusnisaep ROOMS FOR RENT—NO | white spots on his back, and a white star in Lhave ent a palror and one or two chambers, hand- somely furnished, and fitted up with gas. dec 93t_ [Union&tnt] JOHN MILT3, OR RENT.—THE FRAME COTTAGE and Grounds on & street, between iith and 12th streets, (Island) square 328. Kent $175 per annum. Inquireof A. KR. SHEPHERD, 440 9th street, between G and H dec 9-6t forehead, aged about 12 Ward will be paid for his delivery to me on M Street, north side, between 19th and 20th dec 6-3t* JOHN MILLER ————— MADAME PRIBRAM & Co, inform the ladies that they will open on Saturday, the 6th of Decem- ber, andsomest stock of WINTER BON- NTS and finest HEAD-DRESSES ever offered in Washington, dee 5 3w 277 Pa. ave., bet. 10:h and Ith sta. INUt28-_we HAVE HAD CONSIGNED to us by a party who must dispose oftbem, one dozen best quality plated FEA SETS of six Pieces each, which will be sold at very reduced rates. Our customers are assured of the superior quali ty of the above, and of their extraordinary cheap- ness. M W. GALT & BRO . Jewellers, 324 Pa. ave , bet. oth and 10th sts. [Intel& Union} J. BOBSERTS, Piano Ferte and Urgan Tuner. References —Wm H. Palmerand J. N Crouch. Orders left at the Academy, corner Eleventh street and the Avenue, will meet with prompt atlention dec 6-iw* ADAM DEVUS, WILL UPEN HER elegant assortment of PARIS BON- NETS and CLOAKS, on Tuesday, the} 100 2 a LAKES, 504 Penn avenue. rs The above re- K RENT.—A BRICK DWELLING, ON Ma avenue, between 10th and lith street, (Island) No. 351, containing 7 Rooms. Kent $10 month. Inquire at J. W. THOMPSON & RO.’S, 269 Penn. avenue, between 10th and lith streets. dec 9-6t Janine os OK RENT —A HOUSE AND GROCERY Store attached. ‘The store is now doing good business. Any poems wishful of a good bnst- ness stand, would do well to call at this office for further particulars dec 9 3:4 OR REN T.—THREE FURNISBED Rooms, two Bedrooms and Parlor adjoining, on the second floor; situated in one of tne most agreeable neighborhoods of the city, No. 402 F street, one door east of 7th street dec 9 3t® ARE CHANCE FOR A NEWLY MAR- tied couple, or a smal! family to commence An i fiona 1s offered to pur- chase the entire Furniture of a small, neat, and desirably located House, which will be rented for $150 per annum. The furniture is well selge- ted, and in excellent condition, and may be pur- chased on reasonable terms if application {s soon made Address H. H., City Post Office. dec 8-3t* PEW IN ST. JOHN’S CHURCH AND the ee jee Carriage belonging to the late Hon. Daniel Webster, for sale. Apply toW.P. 3s’ Ba - dec 5-. ESIRABLE RESIDENCE FOR RENT.— ‘The residence corner of F and 21st streets, containing 15 rooms. The house ts lighted with Stable and the Istge grounds adjacent can dec 5-6t HE BOUK OF THE DAY.—THE AD- ventures of a Roving Diplomatist, by Henry W ikoff, author of My Courtship and its Conse- quences. For sale at SHILLINGTON’S Bookselling and Stationery Establishment, dec 6-3t Pa. ave., corner of.4\ street. MADAME DELARUE RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCES TO THE Hives that she has just received,, direct from Paris, aiarge and beau- tiful assortment of FLOWERS, in obtained if desired ent moderate to a good | gers, bunches and sprays, BONNETS, HEAD- tenant. Apply toCHUBB BROTHERS, Bank ESSE ‘agg hos ; legs: oppustta Pressiry. fees tak | DRESSES of all rlnas, VELVET, KIBBON, FILETS, embroidered with Pearl and Gold; Jet, Pearl, Gold and Silver LACK,—styles Main- tenors, La Valliere, Stella, Justiciene, &c Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries in sets, Collars, Sleeves, Bands, Handkerchiefs; a variety of Fancy Articles, Pearl Pins, Ear-rings, Bracelets, Mosaic, Steel and Jet Ornaments, fresh Perfa- mery, Soaps, Pomatums, &c., &c. Mme D. begs leave to mention that as all of tbe above articles, tegether with a great many others that canno. be enumerated, bave been im- Ported by herself, she is enabled to offer them at much I6wer prices than otlerwise. Anassortment of Jouvin's White Kid Gloves on hand ; dark ones expected to arrive soon. dec 8 3t* 985 Pa. ave , bet. 12th and 13th sts. KR KENT.—A DWELLING HOUSE with a Storehouse adjoining. and a Bake Itis No. 201 4% street, between F and G streets, Island For ) mp cpertd inquire of GEORGE W. BRAY, No. '2 9th street north dec 5-1w* OOMS TO LET.—THRKE FURNISHED Rooms to let at No +743 street. dec 4-lw OK RENT —THE LAKGE THREE Stor Brich House, situated on the corner of 1 and H streets, containing 10 Rooms. with Coal Cellar and Bath Room. Inquie of JAMES W. BARK EK, next door to the Lutheran Cuurch. nov J-tf {OR RENT —AS A BEDROOM—A LARGE, comfortable front Room, at No 435th street, elzuburhood at once very central, very quiet, and very convenient to the Post and Patent Oifi- ces. dec 4 e02t* OOMS FOR RENT —T WO LARGE, finely furnished Parlors and Bedrooms for rent, with or without Board, at LINT’S Hotel, near Union Office. dec 2 FS 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’, and Dexter’s Hotel. ‘The house is new, with all the modern improve- ments, water, gas, &c. NEW GUODS. SEMKEN, 330 PENN. AVENUE, BE- © tween 9th and 10th streets, has opened this day a splendid assortment of superior GOLD WATCHES, for Ladies and Gentlemen; DIA- MONDS, and all other styles of rich Jewelry of theJatest Paris fashions; tripple PLATEDWA on Albata. Also, an invoice of fne Fancy Arti- eles, suitable for Christmas and New Year Pres- ents, and a lot of real JET ORNAMENTS, STERLING SILVERWARE in great heey! & ‘Testimonials made to erder. We respectful’ x call the attention of our patrons to the above, au solicita call. H SEMKEN, dec8-6t 330 Pa. ave , bet. 9th and 10th sts. QECEIVED AND NOW OPENING, AT Also, several very sortment of Work Boxes, Cabas, Reticules, Porte Monnates, Card Cases, Portfolios. Writing Cases, Jewel Cases, Card Receivers, Watch Stands, side, near 6th street. dec 2 [OR RENT.—FURNISHED PARLOR AND Chamber, on 7th street, nearG, and situated ae! ee Pa Office. Apply at this office, Aye {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-class Boarding-House. It is now . Possession given im: lately. Inquireof A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, oc 30-tf VALUABLE TIMBER LANDAT PRIVATE SALE.—100 acres of heavily Oak and Hick- ory WOODED LAND, convenient to the Canal, many other things, suitable for preseats, at our Fancy Store, No. 310 Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween 9th and 10th streets dec 8 6t HUTCHINSON & MUN RO. THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON FOND SUBROUN: Uetaeaa ANOTHER LARGE SUPPLY. BONNETS, OF ALL QUALI- ties and prices ,from the finest F rench{ Hats to the lowest pried Fine and Handsome HEAD DK ESSKS, in great wot EMBROIDERIES of all kinds. and within — of Georgetown, for sa'e. lead pies to match any style of Dress 100 acres jn Pine, thickly set and of e growth, within 3 miles of Georgetown. © ““#° | RIBBONS of every style. variety of Goods usually The above will be sold on the most sccommo- mming Stores. dusting terms; or the privileye of cutting the wood at a reasonable price wi! peers cation to BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown dec 2-eo2w. 9.0 LET.—THE DESIRABLE THREE si Brick House on the south side of Lk street, Georgetown, and now occupied b’ ir. Lansdale, U.S N. The house ts large con venient, and has a large garden attached to it. P ean be given on or about the 18th inst. Apply toM. ADLER, Agent. dec 4-eo2w Fe SALE OR RENT.—THAT DESIRA- ble residence on F street, between 20th and Wist, for the last eight years occupied by the late 3M. Chubb, Esq. Possession given tmmedi- ately. Inquireof RIGGS & CO au 12-cotf aque st SSS EP, Ie, ALEGANT HOUSE AND GROUNDS aT And, in fact, sty found in first class Tri most approved styles. N. Bethe rise is igs 3 ne. paeeat the en- qire season. . WILLIAN, Opposite the Centre Market. P S—A great variety of articles switadie for Christmas Gifts. , nov 20-lm PNINSEL FLOWERS.— SOMETHING elegant and new for Headdresses, at CASBIDY’S, dec 3 lw 314 Penn. avanue. CLOCKS !_CLOCKS!—CLOUKS, NLY THINK OF IT,—GOOD CLO from $1 50 up to $30,—: ‘warranted to go pe wer 65 different styies of Clocks to, selectfrom. Also, Clock Ci 50 cents PRIVATE SALE—A very desirable reai- | Wei, ‘Balls, Oils, and in dence in the West End, No. 167'F strect, together | the Wateral Na, Gall and Ses for voureelves, at | VCE. Wal ba-sens Oy maa, wie rca iwi gtd ane Fue | UMTS to Ream arenta | gab'Bote lee y 5 nev Extensive view of the river and the city | Posite Browns’ H Potomac of Alexandria. The house is built in the manner, containing fourteen Rooms and a Bath House, togetier wit a suitable back bullding for servants, ‘Terms will be made known on + pene be- ing made to CHAS. 8. WALLACH, . Lout- slaha avenue, opposite City Hall. 2awiw EDDING PRESENTS.—IN ADDITION to our stock of WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILV and PLATED WARE, ‘we offer a beautiful assortment of choice goods suitable for Wedding Presents. M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, dec6-3¢ 324 Pa. av , bet. 9th and 10th sts nov T By BARNARD & BUCKEY; Georgetown ALL MARKET FARM at Auction. On TUESDAY, December 9h, at 3p. m., we will séll, on the , tothe highes! gee one Lat of as on the side ot Ce t dee 4-ts Title direct from the table. Terms: One-fourth cash ; three, four, and five years, ¢ AUCTION SALES, THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. containt: Te ‘Ectés, more or less bya nearfy hew and commodtous foun = is no more healthy location in the accommodati and ms BARNAKD 2 BU By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. CONTINUATION SA Building Lets at Auctien. Government and indispu- balance in one, two, LE OF VALUABLE Square No. 441, bvil on 6th and 7th streets west and north. Plats ean be seen at my ain nown at EY, uctioneers lots, fronting T streets rooms dali pert BY Hous ARRIVAL OF THE TLANric New Y, - ot Ww Yo steamahi yi ted 9, 104 a, m.—The Collins Liverpoct on Sandy Hook later from al) The Cunard Saale effect on cotton, the Lives of the buyer were 15,000 bales, Lecadatuffs were quiet Money was easier FROM T Feur Days Later the evening of the and ser ee sezeepting » but none on speculation [SECOND DisParc _New York, Dec. 9, ili a. m.—The lic has reached her dock She reports baving including’ $00 bales for PELEGRAPH NEWS. HE ASSOCIATED PResS E PRINTING TELEGRAPH. tae hl 8 turn in fevor three days ex: Pork was dull is 943. Atlan. experienced head winds. Passed a large ice- berg ni The British Gove on the 5th inst., off Cape Race. The political news by this arrival is onim- ronment has given official Fangs for the deferred payments, bearing interest | Notice of its intention to furnish ships to tak. from the day of sales dditi i Atlan’ d A deed given and a deed of trust tahen. Sep nig wanting Gur te > See Rov 27-d&ds 12 o'clock, af F. and. A. dec S— On WEDNESDAY n A. GREEN, Anot’r. ant the loth — t, at j é vad ae of the cargo of the heagus Wan’ se, from St. John’s, consist! One? | 233 hhda falr to prime Sugar r. artis & 8. Whiehr, Auctioneer, at 10 o’clock a. m , dence of Col. Roberts, Household F ffeets, Elegant Carved R Rosewood Carved Rece) Velvet Tal Lace and Brocatelie Curta’ Walnut and Piush Sofa Waiput Centre Table, CHAMB, stead to match Bureau, Hest quality Feather Beds. Brussels Carpets, Rags ALSO Girandoles, Ornaments, &c. RECEPTION ROOM. token Se Georgetown. . By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown (Waxt, Bannann & Co., Washington.) os WEDNESDAY, THE 10TH INET., on the Georgetown heights. intersection of High and Road streets, the entire as PARLOR FURNITURE. ption Chairs Set Hosewood Parlor Chairs Rosewood Carved Gothic Chairs ruggists and dealers in fancy goods are | Rosewood Marble-top and Inlaid Centre ‘Tables Do ebactepsleone —— Brocatelie ry, Carpet an Fine Oil Paintings and Eapravinge Rosewood Etezere, Chinese Teapoy Lamps ‘ins, Matble-Top do Rout Tab'es, Gothic Carved Chairs Brussels Carpet, Rug, Curtains, &e, ERS. Elegant Chinese richly Carved Rosewood Bed- Dressing Burcaus, Wardrobe, Stard,and Chairs rere? Bea Bedsteads ardrobe, and Stand to sult Inlaid and other Bedsteads Do BKalrard © pring Matuesses Mahogany Dressirg, and other Bureaus Wardrobes, Washstands, Chamber Chairs Curtains, Shades, and Ornaments ‘Pollet Sets, Rockers, Bedsteads, &c. Bathroom Furniture complete Bureaus, Stands, Bath Tubs, Chairs Carpet, Oiiclotin, &e. DINING ROOM Extension and Side Tables Stone China Dinner Set China Tea Set, Plated Egg Boiler Vitehers, Watters, Trays Fine cut Wine ‘Tumblers, and other Glass Leather Covered Sofa, Carpet, Rug Cane-Seat Chairs, Curtains ‘Time Piece, Arm Chair, Matting ALBO— Kitchen and other Stoves Iron and Tin Ware, Wood Ware Safe, Baskets, &c. With other articles not herein mentioned. Terms: All sums of and under $30 cash; over that amount a credit of60and isfactorily endorsed bearing interest. The House js for Rent. Eeq., at Riggs & Co ’s Banking House. a BARNARD & BUCKEY, Auect’rs. ec 4 90 days, for notes sat- Apply to A. Hyde, By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. KLUSTEE’S SALE OF FRAME Heuse and Lotinthe First Ward.—On THUKS- The vi stuffs qu R Ted wheat 8a9s ; white do. ern Canal flour not Philadelphia 32033s 6d ; ‘ed corn barque Wm. | 640333 94 Consols were steady, a94+, and for account raph, also for lay’ at 9440904 the cable, and to guar- antee a dividend capital stock ot four a. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENOB. rdeon, Spence & Co. 98 2dads 10d ; jucted; Baltimore and Wee ; Ohio 3435s 6d ; mix- 3a33e 64; white $da35e; yellow ta yellow 33s closing for momey at 94 t. The Southern Commercial Convention. Savanxan, Deo. 8 — ber of delegates here we will sell, atthe resi | mercial Convention, which assembles to day. Virginia contributes the |i best feeling prevaile. Car-house B Burnt There are a | ° to the Southern Gum. largest quota. Provipence, Dec. 8—The old car-heuse of the Boston and Providence railroad was burnt this morning. with nine cars, a large quantity of wood, &e left this city on Frida: from Loss about $12, 000. Bailroad Accident. Cixcinnati, Dec. 8 —The the track on the train that evening was thrown rie railroad, near Owe gv, on Sunday morning. No one was hurt. Negroes Hung. Loursvitum, Dec. 8 —Four negroes were hung at Dover, Tenn., for being implicated in the conspiracy for rebellion among the slaves in that quarter. 6,400 majority. Municipal Election Boston, Dec. 8 —Hon. A. H Bice was to- » Pillows, and Bolsters | day re elected Mayor of this city, by about Chureb Burnt Boston, Dee 8 —St. Paul’s Church, Ded- ham village, was destro: involving a loss of $10,000. yed by fire yesterday, Bank of Tennessee. Nasuvitie, Dec 8 —The Bank of East Ten- nessee and all its branches has finally closed. New York Markets. New York, Dec. 9—Flour bas declined ; sales of 9,000 bbls ; State $6.20a86.40; South- ern $6 9a$7 20. Wheat is firm; sales of 26,000 bushels; Genesee white$1 75 Corn is bi uoyant; sales 20,000 bushels; mixed 73e, yellow 74ic. Pork is buoy: is firm: Neg DAY AFTERNOON, December LI, at 40’clock, | 943. Sterling exchange is firm., ——q37™—™e___ GEORGETOWN CORKESPONDENOS GzorGerown, Dec. 9, 1856. ‘The trotting match from our city to Lees- on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust dated th, 1856, and recorded in Liber J. A.8 No. 115, follos 321, 325, 326, 327, and 3:8, one of the land records for Washington eounty, I shall sell the west half of I.ct No. 6, in square Ne. 140, fronting 25 feet on north L street, between back feet to a 30 feet alley, with the improvements. ing of a two-story Frame Dwellii ble, and other aera ID A. 3. April 18th and 19th streets west, Terms cash. DAV dec5-d hh conveniently-arranged roo: running ms, wide cellar; the gas and store fixtures to the House. This property is handsomely located, being that west of the Confectionery 18 months, the purchaser to give notes for the de- ferred payments, bearing interest from the day of sale A deed given end a deed of trust taken All conveyance at the cost of the purchaser. AG nov 2-4 1G" The above sale is med untti WEDNESDAY, the 10th same hour. dec 4-d A. GREEN, Auctioneer. _ On FRIDAY, the 121 Store. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RAME HOUSE AND LUT at Auction. h poset in front of the premises, at 4 o’cloc yood Frame House, &e day of sale. deed in three days after sale. rifles—not revolvers. BEAR MEAT, B nics. wide alley with the improvements, ‘Terms : One-third cash ; balance in six am twelve months, for notes nearing interest from AMS, ALL, Trustee. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auet. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. YALUASLE BRICK HOUSE AND LUT on Pennsylvania avenue at Auction. —- On WEDNESDAY, the 3d day of December next, I sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o’clock m , Lot D, in subdivision of original iot No 7, square No. ‘M9, having a front of 25 feeton the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and 11th streets west running beck to an al- ed containing 2,613 feet, with the im; whieh isa good Brick House, containing twelve ‘ovement, e and sold with I shall sell, p.m., Lot which area iven and a deed of trust taken. ‘Title indisputable. ‘Terms tobecomplied with A. GREE N, Auct’r. ere RIT =A BUCK! BUCK! BUCK! (mot Weelly Hess) EN ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON, D C HUTCHINSON & MUNRO’S, a fine as HREE ENTIRE DEER, LARGEST EVER 4 bal received {n Baltimore, shot with Virginia | on b ‘Toilet Bottles, and Perfume Cases, together with | SIDES, fattest ever recetved from the Allegba- Constantly receiving from the West, via Balti more and kersburg, Central Obio Railroads, VENISON, | * £1 POULTRY, WILD GAME, keg TKR, CAP HONEY, DRIED PEACHES, and country peotuce For sale by Gomer Howard and P. “dec 3-1m end roll BUT- | APPLES and enevally. NEIL, rat streets, Ihio, Winchester and Potomac, Pur- ;} to ' | CARPETINGS, OILLCLOTHS AND KUGS. EHAVESTILL REMAINING ON HAND | alarge assortment of CAK CLOTHS, RUGS and MATS ‘Those that have | not made their purchases would do well to ex- | amine Res stock = press, = = ef them ogkt at auction a rom the ! factory. in New York. We can sell | other placein being the man {77 DRESS MAKING, after, the latest and rr at very low prices jesroom, second sto! W. EGAN & SON, 323 Penn avenue dec 4st ___[ntel) FRENCH FLOWERS—FRENCH FLow- ADIES, WE WISH TO CALL YOUR AT- 4 tention to our rich and ment of FRENCH FLOWERS, which’ we have now on hand, ing assortment to be found in the city, et pant CASSIDY’S, W., bet. 10th and Ith sts shied Naearentics ton nme na noe &. DUPKIE’S REMEDIES are the only effectual cure for External or Internal Mile dec S-lw__ 3i4 Pa. compris it ABSOTI- G3, 01L- , Redrrae | the Financiai w Yor, Deo, 9. — Stoc! Chicago and Keck Island 98; Goal Co. 17¢: Lilinois Centra} bonds 93; Central 90:; Pennsylvania ks are lower Cumberland mats shares 1163; do. Michigan ne 88; Mestre ; ‘oal Company 99; Reading 84; Canton Company 22; Virginia 6's consist» Ing House, Sta- | burg, and back, as noticed in the Star of yes- terday, was won by Mr. Sothoron’s sorrel mare, both going and returning. Time up, two hours and forty minutes; returning, in three hours and thirty-seven minutes—total time going and returning, six hours and sev- enteen minutes. Going up the marecame out some four miles sheet, return from five to eight minutes ahead. The result is the subject of no little disputing this morning among outside betters and came in on the A fracas occurred lasi night, near the mar- ket, between two men named Shoemaker and ly hurt Shoemaker to Denison, resulting in Shoemaker being severe- It a asa that Denison followed is own premises, after a dis pute had occurred them, and inflicted several Terms: One-third cash; balance in6, i2, and | ugiy wounds upon his head with @ stune or brick. Denison wis arrested by the night watch. Our friends of the West Georgetown Meth- odist Church are making extensive tion for a fair and festival to be hel the Christmas holidays. The repara- durin, room selec! for the purpose is opposite the Mayor's office, and is now being fitted up for the occasion The flour market continues quite firm, with limited sales of fair to good standard brands at $6 62a86.75. Sales yesterday of some 7,000 to 8,000 bushels of wheat at $1 45a$1.50 for red No. 3, in Square No. 16, having a front on north | and white of fair qualities A very prime ar- I street of 54 feet 6 inches, between 25th and 26th | ticle of white would command 2a3c. more s reets west, running back 124 feet 11 inches toa Wagon pork continues very scarce. Thus far none has arrived this week. The present a | cold snap will doubtless, however, induce the farmers t» commence slaughtering, and about the close of this, or the early part of next wee rival k, we may of considerable quantities reasonably anticipate a COFFINS—COFFINS. M WHITE, SOLE AGENT FOR FISK’S the city of Wash! Airtight Metallic Coffins for ton, Wishes — inform the pubiic thet he has now form and a e supply of all si: to the richest week coffins, SHOULDERS, | finish imitation of rosewood. similar in besutifull can be soli atthe came rates asa well fisished mahogany <= f. in thirty minutes for use in Toany part of the United States. med atterds to UNDERTAKING in all ite branches, at all lours ©: y OF ni’ . ' hand a supply of READY MADE WOOD COF- 3 invited to call end Pu any These beautiful Airtight rcbasers are respeetfull Coffins can be transpor ation ihe under- Also, on see for themselves, at No.457 Pennsylvania ave- nue, south side, near the corner of ‘ird street. dec 8 eolm*® call sive and Saltrheum, Ring- Worm, &e. ‘They sre unrival- blood. led for box. Office 76 Nassau street, New @., corner of 11th st. =) or tt LACK FEATHERS.—A VERY SUPER- for article can be _ dec 3-lw frssiby’s, 314 Pa ave. 2 ———— UCKET TOOTH BRUSHES —A LARG EB, 504 Pi E les assortmen of these new and useful artic! ‘ing at the t Brosh Em: now opening at th wr jum avenurs cheaper by broideries, Laces, dec 3-iw 314 Pa. 8%-s UST RECEIVED AN AD J my SEStines, which I am order prom) on . MILLINERY. LADIES jopened a vi h stock of BONNE ble style and children of most a 7 be bought at any 50 city. Ladies, and see for yourselves. stock of Ribbons, Flow: Fancy Goods of sll Kinds, S or former PAS, CASS and in the y City, for sale on fa’ dec 1-e08w dec 6-3t yv' AILROAD COMPANY 6 re by the ' WE HAVE for ladies @ Hosiery, Gloves, M. WHITE. NO leg finish, and please give us @ Also, a very exten- ers, Feathers, Km Trimmings, ASBLDY’S) bet. 10th and Lith ste. DITION TH and seasmable and upto IMERES, to make styles EADY-MADE CLOTHING of a new supply of tine SHAW LY, sud ble articles of Gentlemen's ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON percent Bonds, of Washington terms Vices &£co OYSTER LIQUOR. ; URE OYSTER LIQUOR, FOR MAKING Soup, at 25 cents ee 489 Lith st, 2d OLIN AND GUITAR 8 ELLIS’ Piano Store. & oR at TK Nas, at deco URY, pove &