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ter of our present Government. Having wit- nessed the birth of that Constitution, ho peaped that he might not live to witnoss its lestruction. Mr. Mason defined his views of the disputed ints of the Kansas-Nebraska bill, contend - ng that they did not confer on the settlers in the Territories powers that had not been dele- gated by the States to Congress. F And then, aftera h from Mr. Hale. prin- cipally in reply to Mr. Cass, they adjourned. In tHe Hovss, the debate on the message was continued by Mosers. Orr and Letcher, with interlooutory remarke from many othefs ; Mr. Orr replying to the points ossayed to be made by hae. Marshall, and Mr. Letcher to those of Messrs Giddings and Sherman. And then they adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day. Tue Senate was not in session to-day. Tax Hovse (this being a private bill day) was occupied during the morning hour with the disposition of reports from the standing committees on private bills, claims and peti tions, all of which (that were favorabie) wero duly committed, except the bill to extend the time for selling the lands donated to the deaf and dumb State asylum of Kentucky, which was passed. feg difficulty of preserving the Union relf-evi- dent “Wool.’’—The project for the repeal of all duty on importations of wool is just now being | much discussed by pp = dhe hers us. a cip i anes atten Och | The arguments of the Secretary of the Treas- vil praia asa ed pate es Se Ge | ury, put forth with great | ote they have WETs. Tee NeXT bay | been, are having the weight in many quarters = — they might beexpected tokave. Novertheles:, we do not perceive any prospect that the legis- lation he recommends in this partioular will be consummated this winter A large propor- tion of Congress are against anything that looks like amending the tariff to any other end than that of a general reduction of the Tevenue, leaving every interest affected by the status of the present law to be hereafter’ af- fected, (in ratio) as now. Besides, “ free wool’’ seems to have changed its political lo- cality. Not long since it was the adoration of the Fremonters. Now, Know Nothingism proper seems, outside, to claim it as its pet especial, which is sadly damaging its prospect in the House hall. If we bad an hundred eyes wo could find amusement for them all in noting cecurrences unobserved by nine-tenths of the good folks around us, all of which have due weight in shaping results in the logisla- tion of Congress. EVENING STAR. WASHES CITY: SPIRITOP THE MOKNING PRESS The Union argues, forcibly, that the object of the Republican party organization is much ‘wider than its leaders now seem willing toad- mit in debate, quoting a speech of Mr. Sum- ner, delivered in Faneuil Hall, to prove the fact. The Jutelligencer’s editorial column is again to-day deyoted to a syzopsis of the current debates in Congress. ——————— WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Squatter Sovereignty. — We cannot per- ceive that the current Congressional diseus- sion of “ Squatter Sovercignty”’ is lik sly to expedite a proper disposition of the legitimate business before the Chambers. Nevertheices; St is by no means injuring the cause of sound yeadings of law and constitution. The design with which it was initiated was doubtless to seatter a hand grenade, as it were, into the Democratic Congressional ranks The rpeech of the Hon. Mr. H. Marshall, delivered yester- day, reemed no less directed to that end than those of Messrs Campbell and Sherman of Ohio, and Washburne of Me , who preceded Mr. M. on his side of the debate. All of them tended tostrengthen the conviction that sound Feadings of the constitutional law in this par- ticular are growing hourly more in favor among Northern Democratic public men, very few of whom, indeed, now fail to accept as correct, the doctrine that the «quatters or set- tlers in a United States Territory, in making needful laws for their own government, may mot trench on the rights of any of the citizens of the sovereign States which have confided to the General Govetnment the tem- porary keeping of their territorial property. We do not know a dozen Democratic mem- bers of Congress who stand by the right of settlers or squatters in United States Terri- tories to make laws interfering in any way with the right of the citizens of any State in the Union to the usufruct ef the Territories. Nor do we know of a single Democratic Sena- toror member who does not hold that such wettlers have the right to regulate for them- elves all matters appertaining solely to their own condition, safety and interests. If we ‘understand Mr Marshall correctly, he holds with the mass of the Democratic party so far @s its position first stated above is concerned, and with the Republican Party in the matter of the last mentioned position. This is indeed @ very strange attitude for a gentieman of his Proverbial astutencss to be found occupying. It is doubtiess the result of the fact that he is now cruising under a roving (politi- cal) commission, being unconnected with any Jiving party He is thus imitating the never- to-be forgotten “« two-horse act” of our gentle, talented, amiable and courteous neighbor, Yately defuvct. As the latter essayed to ride Doth the Republican and Know Nothing nage zat once, co the former, yesterday, tried in this matter to mount tho Demecratic and Repubii- can animals.” By the aid of Mr. Orr be got a Ahigh fall ere fairly out of the ring. The lat- ter exposed, fer the amusement of all, the ab- surdity of the positions into which Mr. M. has rushed on hearing tho ery ef * stand from under,"’ cecasioned by the late disruption, fall and csatteration of the Know Nething or- ganization. We hope ere long to find him taking commen rence views on this squatter fovereignty wuestion New Mosic.—Our friend, John F. Ellis, the piano and music dealer, between Ninth and Tenth streetz, has sent us “ Buchanan Schot- tisch,’’ by F. Southgate; ‘“‘ Wheatland Schot- tisch ;*’ “The Evching Star was Shining,” dedicated to Nelly, by C. H. Kehr; ‘ OurSun of Love,’’ by Miss Mary Soran, musio by Gos- den; ‘‘Take Back the Ring,’”’ by Henry Ec- kol, Esq., music by H. 8. Colman; “New Christmas Hymo,’’ suitable for all choirs, written by Rey. John McCaffray, music by Henry Dielman, Esq —beautifully illustrated; ‘We're All eo Fond of Kissing,’’ song and chorus, by John H. Duley, of Perham’s Upera Troupe. : PERSONAL. ++++Mrs, Pyne-Dalton, sister of Louisa Pyne, is singing in opera at Norwich, England. John W. Syme, Esq., of the Petersbug Intelligencer, has purchaced the Raleigh (N. C.) Register for $5,100, and contemplates re- siding permanently in North Carolina. «.+»Mr. Samuel Warren, the English bar- ii and author of ‘‘ Ten Thousand a Year,”’ is a candidate for the cflice of Recorder of London. «+++ Prof. Henry, in his !ecture cn Science, delivered in Alexandria on Tuesday night, expressed his belief that the other planets are not inhabited. +++» The South Side Democrat says that the two electors who dissented from the recom- mendation of Governor Floyd for a ssat in the Cabinet, wore Messrs. Jones, of Chesterfield, and Campbell, of Nottoway. +++. Oliver Goldsmith is described az a hort, trick, pale faced, pock marked boy, awkward in manner, backward and diffi@ent at first, but afterwards acquiring sufficient confidence to become a leader in boyish sports, particu- larly in the exercise of ball-playing, or fives, in which he displayed great activity. In school he was considered indolent, though not destitute of talent; his disposition kind and generous, as far as school-boy matters were concerned; his temper, sensitive, easily offended, though easily appeased; and always Willing to join in such juvenile tricks and scenes of humor as wero going forward +++» Gottschalk, the pianist, is called to France in consequence of the death of his mother, and it is reported that he intends to remain abroad. A New York letter, in the Albany Atlas, says of him : “Tt is well, perhaps, that he thus breaks up labors that he was pursuing with an assiduity fatal to his health. But the word ‘ never’ is one that is not to be taken, in its literal ac- ceptance, from the mouth of an artist. He will tobably roturn hereafter tu a ficld which has been 80 profitable to his fame and fortune He has published but two works since ho has been here, the ‘Marche de Nuit’ and the ‘Last Hope,” though his publishers and the public have Joudly, but in vain, called for more. He will now have leisure for composi- tions, which will enhance his high reputa tion.” General Cass.—Though differing widely from General Cass upon the question of the powers of legislation of the people of the Ter- ritories, we must do him the justice to say that his speech of yesterday was wortby of his great fame as a statesman of vast erudition and force of character. His cause in hand could not have been intrusted to any other so worthy and able to defend it By the by, as will be perceived in our Con- gressional columns, his comments on the policy of the present Administration refute the late persistent intimations of Republican Wash- ington correspondents and editore, that, in its recent assaults on the policy and acts of the Adminstration, the Detroit frec Press has ex- pressed the views of Veneral Cass. The news- paper opponents of the Democracy have, of late, aimed to make capital by professing to hold General Cass responsible for the positions of the l’ree Press. 1n this speech he has con- clusively repudiated any such responsibility, without once mentioning the name or state- ments of that journal. Declined —We hear that Mr. Matteson, of N.Y., bas declined the chairmanship of the District of Columbia Vommittee, to which he was named a day or two since by the Speaker, on account of his other official business, which will not permit him to doa full measure of justice to the heavy interests involved in the post in question, of so vital importance to the citizens of the Distriet of Columbia. Tho refusal of Mr. M to undertake the dis- charge of such additional duties, when under the impression that he cannot command the time to which they would be properly enti- tled, is worthy of all commendation. Land Warrants —Land warrants havo fur- ther declined, and the supply continues in ex- cess of the demand. Sweeny, Rittenhouse, Fant & Co. quote the market, to-day, as fol- lows, viz: Buying, Selling, per acre. per acre 40-aore warrants.....s.ee000$1 08 $1 124 160 and 80-acre warrants..... 92 ot 120 acro warrants....++...+-. 86 88 The New York market is quoted equally dul! at one cent below these figures Supreme Court —Yesterday—No. 16. Jae Stevens, plaintiffin error, vs. Royal Gladding, etal. This cause was submitted to the con- sideration of the Court on the record and printed argument by Mr. Ames for the de- fendant in error. No. 17 Reuben B Long, et al , appellants, vs. John 0 Fallon. This cause was argued by Hon. H.S. Geyer for the appellee, and sub- mitted on a printed argument by Mr. Glover for the ae ehante. No. 18. C. C. Lathrop, plaintiff in error, vs. Charles Judson. This cause was argued by Hon. Miles Taylor for the plaintiff in error, and submitted on a printed argument by Hon J.P. Benjamin for the defendant in error No. 21 Robert J. Vauderwater, appeliant, vs. Edward Mills, claimant of steamship Yan kee Blade, et al. This cause was argued by Hon. F. B. Cutting for the appellant, and by Hon. M. Blair for the appellee. No. 23. Pierre Felix Coiron, et al., appel- lants, vs. Laurent Millandon, et al., syndics of Alexander Lesseps, et al. This cause waa argued by Hon J. P. Benjamin for the appel- lees. Adjourned. Southern Convention. | Correspondence of the Star | SAVANNAR, Doe 5, 1806 This body commenced its important sossion to-day, and embraces about a thousand dele- gates from most of the Southern and South- western States. Of these over one hundred are from Virginia. Many prominent men are here, and the ut- most enthusiasm prevails. It will be difficult to restrain th ction of the body within zx- dustrial hounds, the events of the last sum- gn having aroused to a high tement the whole Southern mind Cel. A. Dudley Mann vas unanimously in- vited to a seat in the Convention, and his steamehip proposal meets with cordial and general support Hon. James Lyons, of Virginia, is president of the Convention, elected on a very close ballot over J. D. B. DeBow, Esq , of Louisiana. The Convention is one of the best that ever assembled in the country. More anon. SourHRoN. The (80-Celied) Insuriection—in Misstsaip- pi. Tennessee, Arkansas and Louisiana, orer which the free soil press ia now gi vating in delight, turns out to be next tu nothing at all Infiamed by appeals from secret abolition emisearies, some of them in the guise of chris- tian teachers, here and there in the States named above, rquads of negroes have been Jed to plot murder and arson, and to believe that through euch means they may overturn the order of society there. As always has been and as always will be the case in the Southern United States, their plots have been discovered before they were ripe for execu- tion. Most of their Northern seducers have so far escaped due punishment by fleeing, and a few of them together with some twenty or thirty of the guilty negroes, have been proper- ly dealt with by the people it was their pur- pese to murder and rob. Such things are of constant occurrence, since it has been held at the North to be a virtuous end praiseworthy act to set their legal obligations on the subject of slavery at naught. The non-slaveholding States contain hundreds of thousands who maintain the righteousness and propriety of the abolishment of slavery by insurrection or any otber possible means. and, we fear, a larger number ready ut all times to palliate, if not te justify, euch acts. It is not wonder- ful, therefore, that the craziest of them on that topic risk going secretly to work at times in the Southorn States to bring abcut the change they aim to compass, by persuading the ne- Court of Ciaims.—Yesterday, Mr. Kock- well opened the argument in the caseof Felix Argenti, claiming payment of a draft of $7,000 drawn 4 Adam Johnson in favor of John Charles Fremont, for part payment of the sum of $49,000, the price Py 1,200 head of cattle and 1,000 half sacks of flour, furnished on the Little Mariposa river, for the use of the Indians in the valley of the San Joaquin. Said draft was negotiated by J.C. Fremont to the claimant, Argenti. Mr McPherson, Dep- uty Solicitor, argued the case for the Govern ment. Mr. Rockwell replied, and the case was submitted. Adjourned. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Ggorertown, Dec. 12, 1856. We learn that the board of directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal have resolved to have the water drawn off frum the canal on the 224 instant, for the purpose of making some necessary repairs St John’s Church was pretty thoroughly thronged yosterday with a brilliant assem- blage, to witness the marriage ceremony of another happy couple—Capt. Wm B. John, U.S Army, to Miss Leonora B., daughter of Capt. Geo F. De La Roche, formerly of Bale timore, but for the last several years a resi- dent of ourcity. The Rev Halliday Johns performed the pleasing ceremony Tho lecture of Dr. Maguire, President of The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 11th December, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— Texas debt warrants. For the redemption of Stocke. For the Troasury Department. For the Interior Depzr'ment $5 289 49 23,304 95 291 37 eal Ge 0 Jollege, i to b: by grees to resort to fire and the knife. tered.ccceccese--sseeres ceveese 69,936 63 golterea ch rpired rapa tad het ebik This practical effort to revolutionize the in- | Warrepay warrantsreceivedand was unavoidably postponed, will be delivered stitutions of the South bas ended as might Ontered..ssecseveereees seseee 69,936 63] in Trinity Church, on Sunday evening, at 7 Sant Seomenpecied. ‘Sic aat ia te Interiorrepay warrants received : o'clock. italy a regret is that} and entered....... 2,340 90] ‘The congregation of the Bridge street Pres- more of the ‘‘ philanthropists’ engaged in it | On aecount of the Navy 53,450 00 | byterian church aro renovating ‘and somewhat have not paid the? proper penalty of their a orca . ae per 100 oo | Temodeling the interior of their five aluzch labore. Lots of muskets, kegs of gunpowder, = chad . edifice, pee to the reception of their pastor, the Rev. Mr Becock, who is expected to be on, and formally enter upon the pastoral duties of his new charge on the Zist instant. The choir gallery is to be remodeled and con- siderably enlarged, and refurnished with new furniture, &o. Wagon pork is still coming in quite freely, held this morning at $7 for a prime article from wagons The flour market remains quito firm, with small seies at $6 75 for good standard brands We learn that the stock in first bande is very light. Wheat remains unchanged. 8 ro CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS in tHe Senate, yesterday, after we went to press, the debate on the resolution to print extra copies of tho Me:sage and accompany- ing documents was continued by Mr. Cass. Briefly defending the true meaning of “ pop- ular severeignty’’ as he tinderstood it, he proceeded to express his regret at the tono which the present discussion had assumei—a discussion which he regarded at not only prof itless, but positively mischievous. He con- demned the censures which had been cast on the President, and expressed his concurrence with the general policy of the outgoing Ad- ministration, which, unless some unforeseen catastrophe should occur, would leave the whole country prosperous and happy, with but a single source of excitation remaining— the incessant itation of slavery, the respon- sibility of which he threw on the fanatics of the North, who, by sedulously inflaming the popular mind and pressing into their service every possible ally which could add fuel to the flames, were destined, he feared, unless Providence should interfere, to destroy the fair fablic of our civil liberty. He feared that the policy originated by tho Republican party would lead, in its resuits, to a dissolution of the Union, and therefore ho had greatly deprecated the election of Mr. Fremont. He alluded to the sacredness of tho Union, with the formation of which, underour present Constitution, he had been contempo rary, and could well remember the burst of joy which ran throygh the country when New Hompsbire, by her adoption of the Constitu- tion, (bei: it,) 4c., designed for their work have been dis- covered, introduced by being boxed in ready- made efiine. They come from the North, of course; as importations of ready-made coffins into the South ere all from that quarter of the confederacy. . The New York Evcuing Post and Tribune of course attributed this affair tothe peculiar- ities of the institution of domestic slavery in the South, keeping out of sight, as far ag pos- sible, the fact that it is the resuit of the tenor of Republican party speeches in Congress and on the stump end Republican party newspa per arguments, cperating on Northern fanatic, to the point of inducing them to tamper with elavee in the South. We, of this vicinity, were indebted to Dray- top and Sears, two cf the class rendered so in- sane by abolition preaching and teaching, for the effort to run cff the 127 slaves that were caught some years sivee in a schooner on the Potomac river. Dut for those abolitionists, the negroes would net have made the effort torun away. Such cocurrences as that, and its twin eceurrence «f which we-write above, counsel the necessity for the more stringent execution at the South, of all laws bearing on slavery’ aril the importance of keeping (in the South) rurveilleneecver all white ctrangers, the jegitimacy of whoce calling may not be pateng to all; and they also go to render the inoreas- Disrosixe or SLavs Prorerty.—Negro property is becoming so precarious, owing to the machifations of the abolitionists, that the slaveholders of Wostern Virginia are general- ly taking meaeures to guard against their loss, by disposing of them, to those who will carry them beyond the reach of the underground railroad. A few days since Mr. Joseph Ma- chir sold to Mr. Stern, of Richmond, fifteen slaves old and young, for the sum of eight thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. Mr. William Love alse sold tothe same gentleman two likely girls and a boy for two thousand four hundred and fifty dollars —Point Pleas- aut (Va) Rep. Mar7B.1Lovs.—On Saturday last the quiet of our village was disturbed by the chest pst ofa wild deer at full speed passing through the square, unaccompanied by whelp, hound, orcur. Many were the anxisus hearts for his capture, but he passed through unscathed, leaving every evidence behind of his skill in leaping &0 —Dahklonega Signal, the ninth State which bad ratified The population of Cuba is esti | 1 feos aoe is estimated at strict its aceeptance as the grand char- Amusements ~~ NATIONAL TH THIS EVENING, COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL TO MR. E. BOOTH, when will be presented the tragedy of Saavine wave Easy.— brushin either warm orcold water, pour on two or three drops 0 e drops of ‘ Baim of a Thousand pole ioe Davis. Flowors,"’ rub the beard well and it will make ne Corner 9th and E streets @ beautiful soft lather much facilitating the ve LED Fo : YEW YORK LEDGER FOR 20TH operation of shaving. Price only Fifty Cents December ; containing Orion the Gold Beater, oe by burnt Coff “depen flavor 15. sul ground whole Spice all kinds. Buckwheal end family Flour, of vart- For sale at Shillington’s, agent for Washing | 24 Mrs. Ingraham’s new story, called Sarab KING LEAR ‘ercival. Be sure you get this unrivalled paper fon, and all druggists. = = as FERGUSON'S, i ere wonveceores +-Mr. Booth of the 486 Seventh street. In consequence of the extreme INE EDITIONS, FINELY BOUND tagedy no afterplece will be performed English merican au- thor of celebrity, may be found at the Booxstore | THALBERG’S TWO CONCERTS of the undersigned, including miniature editions IN WASHINGTON. for the pocket, as well as octavo volumes for the AT CARUSIS SALOON. library shelves, mostly imported ai- rect from Lendon, maxy of them rent illustra - ON TUESDAY AND SATURDAY, December 16th and 20th. ted. (dec 12) FRANCK TAYLOR. Faia Ress| THE FIRST GRAND CONCE =e ogee ee TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 16th. Ds. E SHALL COMMENCE TO SELLING S. THALBERG, off our entire stock of rich fancy Dress MADAME CORA DE WILHORST, , Pisid French Merinos, Moussilins, plain | M. RUDOLPH-ON, SIGNOR ABELLA, French Merinos and Coberg:Cloths; im fact, all M. THALBERG. y Goods will be sold very cheap to close | Will play the same pieces as at bis firet Concert them yay —. ee “xt oy ‘ {7 A fall stock in store of all kinds general FANTAS Ss, . Stapleand Domestic Gcods for fami!: pesca “LA SONNAMBULA.” “MASANIELLO.”’ tion, and of the best class, to we invite ETUDE INA, ( Notes ) purchasers tocall and examine bef: soe - GRAND VARIATIONS onthe Elisir D'Amore, COLLEY & 8| Re, MA DAME DE WILHORST, ec 12-e06t 5237th st , 3 doors north Pa. ave. Trovatore”’ and Will sing two arias from * Il MORE CLOAKS AND SHAWLS. ** Betly,”’ the Brinolisi from ‘‘ Macbe:b,’’ and the “ Ricci Valz.”” EBAVE JUST RECEIVED A BEAUTI- MR RUDOLPHSON ful assortment of rich Cloth and Velvet | Will sing a2 aria from ** La Sonnsmbula,”’ also Cloaks and Shawls, which we shall run off at sacl | * great reduced prices. : . assort- Smbroidered Collars, Moorish Serenade, by Kuchen Just opened, from the im) Doors at 7¥ o'clock. Concert commences ment of rich and beautiful ats orclock. Pocket Handkerchiefs, Sleeves and Collars in sets The Price of Admission will be #1 50 for Re- a We invite all in want of useful Christmas served Seats throughout the rom {7% The only authorized Ticket Office at Da - and New Year Presents, tocall and examine our stock, as we shall offer at bargains. SEARS, vis’s Musical Store COLLEY morning, December I3th. No. 523 7th st., 3 doors north Pa ave. i On Monday, December 15th, will be given dec 12 6t the Second Grand Voncert in Baltimore ec 1i ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. THE MELODEON MINSTREL STAR TROUPE, cons! of TEN PFRFORMERS, Mr George Duyckink, one-of the au- thors of the Cyclop#dia of American Litera- ture, having recently met with an accident which was mentioned in the London Times, he immediately became the object of kind courtesies on the part of many English liter- ary men. Trench, Macready and others, have oheered hts confinement, and he writes of his levees at St. Thomas Hospital as richly com- | gaoat for a simplo fracture, which is rap- idly healing | <a BLIMATED STUPIDITY —THE mal-arrangement of the Po!l List of the Second Ward is absolutely too stupid to be alone attributed to stupidity The ingredients of Know Nothingisin is in too large doses to be swallowed by any person with bis _i EYES OPEN. eee THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Young Men’s Christian Association, for the election of officers for the #fsuing year, will be held at their rooms, corner of Penn avenue and 10th streets, on MONDAY EVENING, the 15th inst . at 74 o’clock. Members and friends of the Association are cordially invited toattend By order : CHAS. H. HOLMEAD, dec 12-3t Rec. Secretary. —_ TERS OF THE SEC- OND WARD —The Anti-Know Noth ing voters of the 24 Ward are invited to attend meeting at Harmony Hall, on SATURDAY EVENING, Dec 13th, at 7} o'clock, to correct the Poll List of the Ward.” As numerous omis sions have been made, it is earnestly requested that there be a general attendance. dec 11-3t Kk" MEETING OF THE GEORGE town Democratic Association will be held at Headquarters on MONDAY EVENING next, at7 o’clock. Kvery member is requested to be present, as business of importance will be brought before the meeting. dee Li tt E. KROUSE, Sect. A LECTURE WILL BE DELIVER- ed in Trinity Church, George:own, on Wants. YOUNG WOMAN WANTS A SITUA- ton either #s Cook or Chambermaid. slease call at W. FLARETY’S Frame House, f street, between 6th and 7th Good reference given. 1t® ANTED—A GUOD COOK, WASHER and ironer, (American or Colored) for » SUNDAY EVENING, 1th Deo. at 7 o'elce, asclsted by cpg nae pay aoe ie one ev. B.A Macuink, President of Georgetown OTHERS. 5 4 =" College. Subject: ‘The Irreligions Tendencies THE LESR BR J —s a of the Times.’? respectfully anrnounce Svante WANTED —TWO FEMALE Servants. One to Cook, and the other to do the Housework of a small family, of four persons. Liberal wages will be given tocompetent per- sons. Apply at 291, south side of G street, be- tween 13th and Mth. dec 11-tf ANTED SP onetigae a To give prrvate dinner parties can be supplied with a first class French Cook at $2 for wernt ces, on lication at GAUTIEK’S RESTAU RANT, Peon. avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. dec 9 GENTS WANTKP —TWO OR TAREE The Choir of St. Matthews Church, by request, have kindly tendered their assistance. Professor CaAvL71ELD will preside at the Organ. A collection for the benefit of the Young Catho- lle’s Friend Society wiil be made. dec 11-3t {Intel} ET aati chek ahi RS’ NOTICE —-THE voters of the several Wards will please take notice that the Assessors will attend at the places designated below, from 10 o’clock 2. m to Jo'cleck p m.every day. except Sundays and Chri as day,from the 15th to the 3tst of this month, Inclusive, forthe purpose of revising and TWOCONCER TS INWASHINGTON, On MONDAY & TUESDAY EVENINGS, December 15th and 16th. The whole under the immediate su; ision of the universal favorite RARRY LEHR. Tickets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. DR. R. P. JONES, _ dee 12-2 Manager and Businees Agent. THIRD ANNUAL BALL ov THE NATIONAL GUARD, correcting the poll lists: AT CARUSI’S SALOON. gent«moen of good address. Apply to VIR # y ry sd - =, ES NS C it N York Peis tee oameat Retton’s, comer ot| om waltinsinat, mecutber tind, ose, | Fun, BuNiN® soos Nemes bea he Fate Second Ward—J B Williamson’s, 413 10th st. HE THIRD ANWUAL BALL OF THE | strect, Weshington. dec 9-c0st® west between & and H streets north. ‘Third Ward—J. M. Downing’s, 517 L street north. between 7th and Sth streets west. Fourth Ward—City Hall. bh Ward—B. F_ Dyer’s,669 New Jersey ave- b n D and E stree bh Ward—Oitice of 8. 3 south, between Sth and 9th streets Seventh Ward—Peter Hepburn, jr., °5 F strest south, between Sth and 9th strects west. dec 10-4 KS pee —THE LADIES OF ST. MA- ry’s Church, 5th street, will hold a Pair or Festival at Coombs’s S2'oon, on Penns’ aveane, between 9h and 10th streets, con inj on WEDNESDAY, the lth instant Proceeds are to be applied to Lquidate the expen- ses for the stone steps in front of said Church, and the new building forthe parish school Nn- merous and useful articles of fancy, some very sultable for Christmas gifts or Ornaments in pri- vate rooins, will be there for sale, and refresb- ments of ell kinds at reasonable prices. Doors open from 4 o0’clock till 10 p_m., to be continued fora few daysonty Hsputa’s Band will perform the music. “Adunittanc: dec 9 Ate National Guard will be given at Carus?’ SaLoon on THURSDAY, December 18th, 1856 In announcing th!s Ball, the Committee desire to state that every effort will be made to promote the enjoyment of those who may honor them with their presence. They pledge themseives to exclude all imrroper persons f:om the ball-reem, and the slightest ceviation from propriety will be followed by instant expulsion ‘The Guard have determined not to iesue ladies’ invitations. They would take this opportunity to extend a general invitation to their lady friends. Withers’s band has been envaged Tickets TWO DOLLARS—admitting a - tleman and ladies; to be had of the mem and at the doer on the evening of the ball Managers om part of the Military. Col WH Hickey, Capt M Bright, Col J A Riley, Capt G a Bechwarrman, PF Bacon, apt Joa Pec aster WM McCollnm, ANTED —A WET NURSE, WITH A fresh breast of milk, to nurse a child in Al- exendria. Inquire of Mrs BANGS, No S32 12th street south, between C and D streets dec 8-lw , K street RS C. R. REYNOLDS HAVING COM- pleted her arrangements for opening a firet class Bcarding-Houre, desires all who may be in search of superior accommodations in every re- spect, to call and examine for themselves, where they will find attentive and obliging servants at their command. S E. coruer Pe. avenue and 4), street dec 10-tistJan OARDING —A SUITE OF ROOMS FOR Rent with Board, at 493 F street. ip Union Row, and the immediate vicinity ef ibe Patent Office. dec 6-iw? V EBSTER HOUSE —THE FORMEK residence of Dauiel Webster, No. 42 DP street, has been ed by Mrs GAGE, for the accommodation those desiring a quiet and pessoa Boarding place, either with or without ms. intant J N Ober, Capt JY Davis, Capt John Reese Managers on part of the Citexens WRMagroder, JB Turton, 7 H Pareone, B A Watterson, THE SECOND ANNUAL BALL —” R Conmbs, = of the BB Curran. ARD, &¢—MKS. BATE UNION GUARDS Miner, corner of Fennsylrania ev ce on the 8th of January. Cheha 1s prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms a fature advertisement George Plant, JH Semmes, with or without board. Every effort will be made nov Ii 2awtJani 3@ Dotier. to render those comfortable who may favor her a Transient or table board re) OTICKE—THE MEMBERS OF ap6-tf S>» the Nattonal Club take great pleasure in occiaman | to thelr fiiends and the public in gencral, that their First Grand Assembly will take place at the MetRorotitaN HaLt, corner of 9th and D streets.on MONDAY EVENING, Deceinber 15th, 1 Tickets FIF TS inan and Ladies. with thelr petronage. Commuttes of Arrangements can be obtained. FS Allen, 3 E Jobneon, GB Clarke ia EA “ 96 CHESTS STANDARD BLACK (bis day received We = again call the attention of the @ lovers of gocd Tea to the superior quality of this article, which we Thomas Weir, deo 12- BLACK T ENTS—admitting a gentle As there wil! be no Ladies in- ) “ue Ms > all attend. 2 are confident cannot be surpass- sued, all are invited to attend. By od. Price 3 acute pot peona. COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS at cur new store, corner of 15th and | strects dec IL KIN pest OFFICE DIRECTORY, OR - uess Man’s Guide to the Post Offices in the United States, containing the names of the Post Offices and Post Masters in the United States on the Let July, 1856, with a variety of valuable in- formation on Postal Affairs; also, a compreben- sive codification of the existing Postal Laws Price $1. Just published, and for sale, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, dec 1i- near 9th strect. LOOK OUT FOR THE ENGINE: YOUNG AMERICA AHEAD. Bee AE CHURCH FESTIVAL -— ‘The Ladies of Grace Church, Island, the Rev Alfred Holimead, Rector, intend opening their sale of usefal and fancy articles, on MON- DAY EVENING, December 8*h, at Concert Ha'l, adjoining the Star Buildings. A lerge coilection of Christmas Presents, Toys, &c , bave been se- cured. to which special attention isinvited The proceds of the Festival are to be appropriated to the debt of Grace Church. Donationsare solicited and may be left at the house of the Rector, or at the heli dec 6-2w Ree NoTiC —THE SUBSCRIBER becs leave to call the attention ef tae public “28097 OFT A\ 90) JO UBS ‘anuran aq PUB Joad}s Tig 4aUL00 ‘ZPEZEE IB pue In deg Uy pros Ajrmisn ose Koyy uRys sodeagqo GI T1988 07 Quupuoo TThM T QOGM SHA AONVA O98 W DUB H.UAPETO .#O;PRT Jo dove -NI A9UVT YAHLONY ‘CANAdO L80F *suaa—SHNA-SHnA BiSNINdMOH 28 Peqwuesrm ae sing TY 2 to steck of @LASS and QUEENSWARE " > 7 before purchasing elnewhere, 2s by so duing they 2 28 EIVED FROM THE MANU- Will save from 1 to 25 per ceat r Ee Mr Sets rar th west 5 Toilet Eta eae owe stat 2 8 2 ken of so bigbiy by the Even - ing Star, as ing exhibited at a New York Hotel. LAMMON D, 7th street, dec 11-3t Kriss Kringle’s Agent. THE LAKES BEG TO CALL THE ATTEN- tion of the ladies and the public gen- erally, to thetr choice assortment of ful and articles, alike rare and unique, and wrought mos: artistic skili in als of the most costly description, such as JEWELRY Diamonds, Geld, Silver, Pearl, and Precious Stones. FANCY 600DS Tortolseshell, ogg) Ebony, Bohevian, Glass, Parian, Alabaster, Marble, Papier Mache, and Bisquet, &e., &c. BRUSHES Hair, Nail, Tooth, and Shaving. COMBS Tortoiseshell, India Rubber, Buifaio,&c — poy Pocket Books, bas, Swiss foods. and Cuttery arranged in every style of elegance, at their FANCY BAZAAR, 501 Penna aven P.S. Millinery Department, MADAME DE- vu dec 11 3 JOGN McDEVITT. Rew WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- —We want Housekeepers and those | Pelastarsadcrgree FRENCH HATS.—JUST apout to commence Housekeeping to bearin mind | \® ceived two cases, which for fineness, that the first, secon’, third and fourth rooms of | lightucss, and beauty of shape cannot be on large and spacious warehouse are filled to | surprssed. Gentlemen desiring a first rate their utmost capacity with every description of | article, at a moderate price, are invited to call at CABINET FURNITURE and Honse-furnish LANE’S ing Goods generally, to which we respectfully | Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Gents. Furnishing invite th ey of those in vant of aye’ tore, 424 Penn. avenue dec 10- Houses isbed throughout with every article | —— in the eping line VERY CHEAP For casH, | 922+! BOYS CLOTHING. [322. or to punctual dealers at the usual credit Caillat E HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND ARE the “ Housexeergn’s Empoaivm” andexamine now offering at very low prices, every va- our stock before purchasing. Our motto is—| riety of Boys Over-Coats, Sack, Frock, and “ Quick sales and small profits.” Business Coats, Roundabouts. Jackets, Panta- BONTZ & COOMBS. loons, Vests, Shirts, Drawers, Hosiery, &c. dec 1-3m 7th street, between I and Kk. ; WALL & STEPRE wy > oT. “7 eA S22 Pa. ave.. between 9 th sts, TAXES —NOTICE TO DELIN RSE iene TAN PAYERS lec 10___[int&News] Nextto Iron Hall. Cou-Lector’s Orrice, November 21, 1856, UST.—YESTERDAY, BETWEEN MUN- All Persons who have failed to pay their Taces roe & Hutcbinson’s Store and Gautier’s, on dve the Corporation of Washington will please | the Avenue, a Lady’s PURSE, crocheted with take notice that the advertisement for the sale of | void thread ; mounted on gold pillars, with ring property Hable for the same will be made about | und tassel; Lined with green silk; containing two the Ist of January, 1857. gold dollars and two or three smail silver coins. ‘The finder wiil be sultably rewarded by leavin: the purse, with or without the money, at 473 13th street, or with W. B. GULICK, at the Navy De- partment. dec 36-3t HOW YO CURE ALL PAIN. JAIN 18S THE FORERUNNER OF MO8BT d'scases—cure the Pain and check the disease. DR ROSE'S PAIN-CURERK will cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains in the Limbs, Sides or Bork, 8 and Bruises, Ear and Tooth Ache, Pain or Cramp in the Stomach or Bowels, Sore Throat, Burns, Scalds, Ague or Itis hoped that an early attention will be paid to this subject by all concerned, as a negiecl to do so will add heavy expenses to the amount of the taxes now due. JOHN M. McCALLA, noy 22-dt3i Dec Collector. ost. TWEEN HIGH STREET 4A Georgetown, and the Kirkwood House. A GOLD KING, witha camet stone ‘The finder, upon Jeaving the same at the Mayor's Uffice, Georgetown, will be suitably rewarded. dec 12-3t* (AURISTMAS PRESENTS, at =M be We — received and rge su ply of hew " ec 103i Salesroom, Browns’ Hotel. STOP THAT COUGH: d a GREAT REMEDY FOR COUGES, Coins, Crowr and Wnoorixe Covcn DR. ROSE'S COUGH SYRUP Cures Coughs of the worst kind. It also cures hoarseness, sore throat, weakness of the cher! pain in the breast and lung affections. Where , 50. Lumps in the Breast, Chills, Spinal Affections, | ever-there is pain mix with the hb Syrup it) deo 12 McLAUGALIN & COB. | Lumps in the Breet, cee Ronesall Pain drops of Pain Curer, and you wiilfind Immedia‘ BAUTIFUL ODS,AT McLAUGHLIN’S, | IT7> 12}, 25, and 50 centsa bottle. relief. Dr. Rose’s Cough Syrup relieves and E for the Hollia dec 12 if you are Bilious and have a bad Cold, take frequently Se forti- —— — a DR.ROSE’S RAILROAD OR ANTI-BIL- | fies the system further ate - AND RE-] JOUS PILLS. Toey carty offall bile and re-| 1 In bottles at 50 cents and <1. move accid. Scar yal go ahaed of all other 7 y effects. Pilis in their g aad id TO CURE CROUP. The lives 6f thousand of children have bees saved, by using Dr. KOSK’S Croup Syrup It Rives instant relief 25 cents 2 bottle TO CURE WHOOPING COUGH Dr RUSE’S W! ing Co Syrup is the only certain cure for 0 . fteures in a short time, and allays a irritation ef the “Lungs 50 cents a bottle The above valuable medicines are recommer.\- ea ee who have tried them in their 7 Boxes 12 and 25 cents. Danes in Washington, Georgetown Alexandria. dec 1 How AY GOODS.—M. W GAL’ of UST.—A DEED, TO C. TERRETT.—-Also, 4 a paper inclosed in the same. The finder will be rewarded or thanked by leaving it at No. 496 H street, corner of 8th. dec 12 at® E BON TON, FOR THE LADIES.— This work es a Book of Fashion, has no & O. bave just received arsoriment Sesion Boel suitable for the holidays. Persons who yy making presents would do 1 to select them at once ‘gag M. W. GALT & BRO, Jewellers, equal. Yankee Notlons for Gp eh ne the | dec 10-3 321 Pa. ave., bet. 9th and 10th sts. : To be bad of all Druggints in Wasbington, wees 456 Seventh street. | THE GREAT CURE FOR GONORRHEA, | Seorgetown. and Alexandria. dec 10-4m . = sind aati ne eh GLEET, &c. j EAUTIFUL RANGIN TO-DAY ERSONS SUF FEKING WITH TRE above ice from £200 to $1000, at ox t Music Rucenun eee weer —e ie F. ELLIS, ILL BE RECEIVED ATSTINEMETZ2’3, Penn. avenue, near the corner of 13th street, fifth let of Ladies’ FURS, embracing Mink, Sa- Bee) Fich, Siberian, Squirrel, French Sable, &c. Having purchased these Furs under the most favorable Ralgorpanar) I oa a to offer them cheaper than any heretofore « a : STINEMETZ, dec 12-3t Penn. avenue, near 13th street. LAM PS—LAMPS- TAR, FELLOWS & CO’S, PATENT &EGULATOR LAMP STANDS unrivalled as being the cleanest, safest, and gives the best light of any Lamp of the kind ever invented We have now a very handsome “sso,tmeat of the above, as well ss gi] otber kindsof J.amps on hand, which we will sell at very low prices. HOWELL & MORSELL, dec 12 No, 323 C styeet, bet. 6th and 7th. ean wiil be cured In afew mate by using DK. ROSE’S FRENCH SPECIFIC, $1 per bottle For Kidney ard Bladder Affections use DR. ROSE’S BUCHU COMPOUND, 50 cents a bot- tle. It gives immediate relief. Sold by all Drug- ig in Washington, Georgetown and Alevau- la. dec 10-4m MADAME P on Saturday, the 6th of ber, the stock of WINTER BON- NETS and finest HEAD-DRESSES ever offered at in W: ° THE LAKES’ Farcy Bazaar, dec 5.3w 277 Pa. ave., bet. 10th and ith sts. | dec 10-3t i Penna avenve pecker TOOTH BRUSHES .—A LARGE LIVE @1L—OF DURAUD BRAND, eseortmen useful articles ‘warranted ‘w and yey KING & BURCHELL. Exmed th RMP Pee. At new Btore, cor. of 1th and I sts. aaiiiiddh diene eka i) re DEVOsS'S SHU WROOM being elegant BONNETS and CLOAK. of the latest Paris : at the deo THE deo 8 —aA>