Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1856, Page 3

Jos Paiytine.—Our patrons and the public are reminded that we are prepared to have their orders for Job Printing of every descrip- tion exccuted at the shortest notice, for the lowest prices and in the best and most satis- factory manner. All wanting such work done cannot do better than to apply directly at the counter of the Star office. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Report or tae Secretary or THe Inte- nion.—We again invite the attention of our city readers to this most admirable paper, in which they will find the following recommen- dations of local interest : 1. For the early erection of a departmental building. Three fronts of the Patent Office building are nearly completed, and work has been commenced on the fourth. It is pro- posed to finish this also as soon as practicable. and an appropriation of $200,000 has been asked for that p ©. But as the entire structure will probably be needed by the Pat- ent Office, by the time it is completed, the Secretary urges the propriety of making im- mediate arrangements for the erection of a building for the sccommodation of the De- partment. This is a wise recommendation, and, we confidently believe it will be favora- bly responded to by Congress unless our citi- zens should be so imprudent as to create difficulties by dissensions among themselves respecting the neighborhood tobe particularly benefitted by the improvement. To obviate all this, we respectfully suggest that no site be desigaated in the law for the building, but that it be erected upon such spot as may be selected for it by the President of the United Stetes or Secretary of the Interior. 2. For the new ji For this, plans and estimates have been submitted to Congress, as required by the act of the 18th August last. Grave objections, however, are said to exist to the site indicated by that act, which are enti-. tled to and will receive careful consideration from the committees in charge of the subject. 3. For accommodations for the Criminal Court Every one at all familiar with the condition of our courts has long been painfully aware of the great inconveniences under which they have labored. But one of the court rooms having az yet been completed, the Crim- inal Court has frequently been compelled to hold its sessions in the Common Council Cham- ber of the city, and we believe it is now in session in that room. This ought not so to be, and we therefore heartily rejsice that a suit- able addition to the court-house has been rec- ommended 4 For the improvement of the public grounds. Under tois head we quote from the report: “The public grounds in the city of Washington have been extensively improved and beautified; but still, as much has not been done as is required. Within a few years past Congress bas, in this regard, been more than usually liberal, but far from lavish. The comfort, bealth and convenience, not merely of the citizens, but of the members themselver, and all the functionaries of the Government, and every visitor to this city, demand that much larger expenditures should be made. When the money is judiciously expended, no one can object to its application. The whole nation is interested in the national metropolis, and the people will sanction anything relating to its improvement which is necessary and constitational. One thing is certain—these improvements will eventually be made by the <iovernment, and, being merely a question of time, an overflowing treasury suggests this as the proper peried.”’ The condition of the public grounds has at- tracted no little attention since the days of the late lamented Downing, by whom plans for their improvement were so tastefully pre- pared, and much has been done for their adornment. Much more, however, remains to he done, and the following liberal appropria- tions have been asked for to enable the De- partment to continue the improvements during the next ensuing year. For repairs of Pennsy!vania avenue, $3,000. For public reservation No. 2, and Lafayette square, 33.000. For taking care of the grounds south of the President s house. coutinuing the improve- ment of the same, and keeping them in order, $3.000 Fer preservation and improvement of the cirele at the intersection of Pennsylvania and New Hampehire avenues, and K and Twenty- third streets, $1,500. For continuing the improvement of Judi- ciary squere, repairing fences, and completing the pavement around the same, $6,000. For icompleting the improvement of the grounds of the botanic garden, $1,000. For continuing the grading and planting with trees the unimproved portion of the mall, $10,000. For enclosing with a wooden fence and im- proving triangular space formed by the inter- section of New York and Massachusetts ave- nues and Tenth and Twelfth streets, £1,500. For enclosing with an iron railing and im- proving triangular spaces on Pennsylvania avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, and the space on the south side of Pennsyivanis avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first etrects, $16,229.01. We have said that these are matters of great local interest. They are so because, in making the improvements, employment is given to so large a number of worthy, industrious citi- zens, and, when made, they add 20 much to the beauty of the national metropolis. But not on these accounts should the improvements be regarded as being made for the benefit of the city. Such is not the case; the benefit it receives is incidental merely, and nothing more. The departmental building proposed to be erected is indispensible for the proper trans- action of the public business, as well as for the protection of the public archives. Already the Government has, doubtless, lost far more in the burning of its buildings than would have sufficed to provide ample fire-proof ac- commodations for sll its various departments, and yet the State, the War, the Navy and the Law Departments to this day remaie in build- ings daily exposed to destruction by fire, to say nothing of the half score offices in rented buildings equally insecure. Under these cir- cumstances we submit that it is but an act of commen pradence, and in fact economy, for the Government to provide suitable buildings for its own accommodation, and that it would be entirely inexcusable in longer delaying to do so. Such are our views on this point, and as respects the publie grounds we think their improvement should, at least, keep pace with Private improvements in their immediate vi- cinity. Gov. McClelland appears from his report to enterta 'mé Opinion, for we find on carefully ansiyzing his recommendations and estimates, that he has carefully excluded from them ail objects of improvement which it is notclearly the duty of the Government to make. For this he is entitled to the thanks of the public, especially when it is remembered that legitimate wbjects of improvement,bave here- re been sumetimes defeated by being con- ted with others of doubtful propriety. We leave the eubject, hop- ‘og Congress will act upon the recommenda- tiene of the Honorable Secretary in the same iiberal spirit which prompted them. the PassaGe Axo Horen Turev2s.—Keeent oc- currenees indicate the presence in this city of 2 Dumber of skillful operators in thieving. The officers have been evatinually on the look- out for them during two weeks past. Rob- beries of money and goods amounting in value to several hundreds of dollars have recently a perpetrated, but the losers are unable © apy information that may lead to the of the thieves. Last night, complaint made at the ceatral guard-house by a —— that his room in the National jotel bad been entered, and his trunk robbed of money amounting to four hundred and six- rs. No clue to the robbers had beca ned up to eleven o'ciock to-day. Mr Moorhead, « boarder at the National, also had bis trunk opened, but nothing was missed Tuxre are vow four Evening Stars—Jupi- ter, Venus, Mara, and ours. The Washington Eveniog Star of course takes the lead, appear. ing ebout 2 o'clock in the afternoon; Venas is #¢ preseat visible. fur o brief time only, after the setting of the san, but her visit wiil grad- ually be proionged ty a later hour; Jupiter shizes tur considerable partct the bight, and Mars remains in the heavens still longer. Narionay Tazavee.—This is the night set apart for the complimentary benefit tendered to Mr. Edwin Booth, on which oceasion he ii Dyed as King Lear, acharacter in which he great success in Richmond, Virginia, during his late engagement there. by niternry gentoo tas sty ot mn a literary gentleman of this ci ¥ shea critical Sends to a friend in New York, in which the writer speaks in the most flatter- ing terms of Mr. Booth as Hamlet, and closes by sa; : ‘ T write in haste, and only for the purpose of recording my opinion of young De- md upon it he is destined to take a very igh rank in his profession Ho came recent- ly from California, where be made his first apy in principal character a few years ago, and where he has sinoe been starring it with success. He is like the precious ore ot that auriferous region, and needs but the mint-stamp of a critical audience to make his metal more attractive and current throughout the country. I learn he will play in New York next spring. When he shall have done so, I predict ths‘ his popularity will be ve great. He is but twenty-three years old, an’ should not be confounded with his brother Junius, who appeared on the stage a few years ago without much success. ago? “ Yours, ever faithfully, Cirevunar To Gas ConscmeRs.—The follow- ing ‘circular’’ has been left at the residence of every gas consumer in this city, who, for their own comfort and convenience, should promptly attend to its s tions : The Washington Gas Light Company, with the view of preventing 2 repetition of the an- noyances experienced by their customers from the freezing of meters at this season last Tr, respectfully suggest to them that, in order to secure a steady aud uninterrupted light du- ring the present winter, their meters and ser- ‘ice pipes (when ex; }) should be protected peal action of as The most effectual means prevent the meter from freezing is to fill it with alcohol or whiskey; and it is earnestly recommended that this should at once be done by every consumer. The service pipe, when exposed by crossing areas, &c , should be wrapped with old carpet, or other woolen material in any case where it may be desired, the Gas Light Companyywill, o” written applica tion, fill the eeats with whiskey, charging therefor only the cost of labor and material, at the following rates : For a3 light meter + $0 50 ee do + 100 “« 10 do 1 50 « 20 = do 2 50 « 30 do 400 «45 do 6 00 « 60 do 8 00 «© 100 do . seve 12 00 To guard against the admission of improper persons pretending to be employed by the Company, each inspector is provided with a certificate signed by the President and Seore- tary. The duty of this iaspector fs to attend to the meter on/y, and he is expressly forbid- den to demand or accept of any compensation for his services, or to dollect any bill due the Company. The Company request that any incivility on the part cf their employces may be reported at the office. Office hours from 5 a. m. to 5 p Dec. 10—I1t. m J F. Brows, Secretary. Tar Weatsre —Raxge of the thermometer from Friday noon, Dec. 5, to thia morning : Morning. Noon. Night. Friday val al 35? 22 20 30 23 22 30 30 20 30 26 + 20 30 23 + 40 44 48 Average height of the thermometer in the mornings from December 6 to 12, inclusive, 27° OL". Note.—Last quarter moon Friday, Dec. 19, between l and 2a m B. /Gzoreztows, Dee.f12, 1856, A Test Case —Yesterday, a case was tried before Justice Hollingshead, under the Cor- ration law, approved May 9, 1844, to license bowie or ten-pin alleys and shuffle boards. The defendant was Mr. J. T. Marr, and yudg- ment was given against him; and from the decision of the Justice an appeal is to be taken to the Circuit Court. The law requires that for ‘‘ each and every alley’’ a license shall be obtained, for which twenty dollars per annum shal! be paid. The question to be decided is, whether the hcense is for the saloon or for cach and every board or alley on which the games are played. Bapiy Beaten.—Yesterday, Vfficers Deggos and May, of the first police district, went to Georgetown in quest of information in rela- tion to Mr. H. 0. Rose, who, as already stated inthe Star, has been missing for some time past. A hat had been found, which was supposed to belong to Rose. In the search yesterday the officers discovered that a colored man named Johnson had been attacked and very severely beaten by a party of men, and that the hat belonged to him. Circuit Covrt.—The case of the United States vs. J. H. Lathrop, late navy agent, and his sureties, was taken up to-day; Mr. Key, District Attorney, and S Chilton, Esq., for the plaintiffs, Messrs. Bradley and Wylie for defendants. This is a suit to recover a large amount of money retained by Mr. La- throp, as commissioner, and to which the Gov- ernment contends he is not entitled. The case is likely to occupy several days. Grace Cuurcn Fair continues to prosper handsomely. Ample refreshments are pro- vided, and the tables are loaded with beauti- ful articles admirably adaptei for holiday gifts A better opportunity for purchasing appropriate and tasteful Christma; presents, and at the same time promoting a worthy ob- ject, can not well be found. DisorperLy Benavion.—Last night, before the Aaxiliary Giuard went on duty, several disorderly and mischievous parties were pass- ing through the city indulging in improper conversativn in a loud tone heir conduct was noticed by various persons, who obtained their names, and this merning warrants were issued for the arrest of some of them. Tax Gawaiixa Act.—Justice Cull of the Sixth Ward, on Tuesday last disposed of a suit—John Flaherty ws. Edward Wayson—to recovor a bet of five dollars, made between the parties Judgment was given for the de- fendant, who plead the gambling act. Caiminat Court.—Yesterday, nocases were tried in this Court. Application wae made by C Lee Jones, Ezq., for a new trial of William Hickerson, charged with beating a slave. The Court refused to grant the petition, and then adjourned. Warcp Returns —Wm. Rawlings alias Bill Monkely, colored, escaped from the work- house; sent back to serve histerm out. John Evans, resisting officers; security and costs. John Knott, drunk and profanity; fined $5 and costs. Robert Jones, colored, drunk and disorderly; fined $3 and coste, Martha Brooks, runaway slave; jail. —_—_—_—_——_—_—_——— ee UP-Gilman’s Stimulating Liniment will reedily cure chroni 4 acute Rheumetiem, as can be roves by sundreds who hk used it im thiscity. It will trains, bruises, sacle galls, pose It was originally prepared, Se centeper bottle. Zp. GILMAN, Proprietor. decii-lw Night by De- Dr. Keyser—read iti Cured in One GRATH'S ELECTRIO O1L.—Letter from tha Puicapxputa, May 2%, 1856. pehrot DeGrath, 33, south oth street, Philadelphia: [have & emar ‘. Deputy Sheri Kerr, of Pittsburg, had » 4 patnfat hand; I applied the ofl personally, on He has recommended the Oil to with rheumatiem, to most sattafactory. Truly yours.’ GBONN RBYOLE. Great Cares.—Citizens Kead. Rheuwatism.—Mr. Joreph Myrtle street, says the Electric ll cured + Bx-Mayor of Camden, says stiam, 0 cured lite rhe AbD, 199, Vine t, says he jorer, but the Of] cured him. Se , Rorth Ei, street. pie Washington by OBA. STOTT. dec 1g-1~ —————————_———___. tt” Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware. I have sow on hand s .ull stock of the most fashion styles of rich gold Jewelry; also, » large assortment of "y superior gold and silver Watches, [am also manulaciaring (8 my own shop) every variety of Silver Ware, such as S.gons, Forks, Ladies; cake and ple Knives; salt, mustard 323 olive Spvowe; Mapkia Rings, Piichere, Tea seid sates. wl will offer for sale or 0 Roots Of the sine quality have ever been «01 for ty. at No. 338 Pennaylvanie avenue, near 9» »\reet, large spread eagle. #. 0. HoUD, nt tr 6 eign oh ba. eeeeetet—s—te The most valuable Family Medicines, | for all Fn marae ard those made by the distinguished Dr. Philadelphia, a regular graduete from the Pennsy!- vani#€University, and @ physician of forty year’s practice in yop ep All bis medicines are free from mercury, and an be takes at any time without regard to exposure. Read dvertisements. dec 10—St “ ee Se ee, is Brice weet Samaritan Uutdone.—Mrs. | |. N. Gardner, whose biography lies open before us, has certainly been a Samurfan on earth, and the Tudian maiden, Nahmeonitah, can never beiforeotien en the comw- pounder of the celebrated Indian Bal of Liverwort and Hoarhonnd witch ts saving thousands in our midst, doomed victims of Consumption or sufferers from severe Colds and Coughs, Asthma, Croup aud Cronchitis, ‘This pleasant medi- cine bas great and sovereign virtues, and should be early employed in all cases of Lung complaints. It is for sae ; everywhere. Messrs. Weeks & Pottell No. 154 Washington street, Bos ton, General Agents. For sale by W. H. Gilman, Charles Stoit, Naira & Palmer, %, D. Gilman, and by Draggists gen erally. dec $—1w. Hoste! Bitters.—The celebrity that this excellent preparation has galasd in the last few years, Ia beyond belief. The best physiciana in the United States endoree it, and recommend it to their patients in all canes of dlspepaia, indigestion and loss of appetite, Iti used a8 a stomach tonic by uearly every family in the United States, and no famtiy should be without it. It requires no addition of spirits. Sold in full quart bottles by all Drug gists, Groceries and Hotels throughout the United States aud Canada, dec 9-1w i? Brewn renc es. —ts We have found them of greateervice inallaying Bronchial Irrita- ton, and in subduing Hoarseness produced by Colds, and do our clerical brethren a real favor in calling their atteution to them.”—Zion’s Herald. “We commend them to the at tention of pabllc epeake: ingers, and others who are troubled with affections of ‘the Throat.”—Christian Watelt man, “For Coughs, Asthma, &e., we theerfully bear testi- mony from persoual kuowledge to thelr efficacy.”"—Ballou's Pictorial, “ They are a simple and elex: form for admiv- istering, In combination, several medici substances held in general esteem among Physicians {n the treatment of Bronchial affection: Dr. G. F. Bigelow. Containing vo opiam or deleterious drugs, these Lozenges can be used freely by public peep and vocalists for clearing and giving strength to the voice. Sold by all Druggiste. Oct 16-48 JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent. if" Impertant te the Ladies!—Dr. Du PONCO'S FEMALE PILLS.—The combination of Ingred!- enta tn the Pills are peifectly harmless. Their efficacy and merite are based Upon an extensive practice of over thirty years; and, where the directions have been strictly fol lowed, they have never failed to correct ail Irregniat em, relieve painfal and diMicrit menstruation, (particnler! the change of Ife. Thoy will cnre the Whitas, autt fei all obstructions arising from cold, expesfe oF any cans snd may be msed successfully an. Preventive. Gall up the agent, and get a Oircaier for particulars fres. Price $1 per box, with full directions. Sold wholesale and retail by CHAS. STOTT, Druggist, Pennsylvania avenae, SAMUEL B. WAITE, 638 Seventh street, Washington, D. 0. and R. ST. CISSEL, Georgetown; to whom all ordera must be sent, and the Pills will be sent confidentially, by mall, to ladies who enclose them one dollar. N. B.—See eignatare on the bex} tocounterfoitit fe tor ery. MARRIED, On the 9th Instant re Rev Dr. Sunderland, WALTER M. OGILVIE, of Edinburgh, Scot? land, to Miss EMMA J, youngett daughter of Robert Brown, of this city. In Vase) het on the 26th of November, by the Rev. ‘F. D, Gotwalt, W. E. WILLIAMS, of Baltimore, to Miss EMILY REYNOLDS, of aw. (Baltimore Sun and Clipper please copy.) _# DIED. Un the 11th instant, ANNE MARIA SIN- TES, aged 4 years, 2 months and 7 days The friends of the family are requested to at. tend the funeral To-Morrow Morning at 1lo’c!’kr, from the residence of her parents, on Massecbus- = avenue, between Sth and 6th streets, No. : * On the 8th instant, VIOLA BUDD only daughter of Win. and Phebe A. Budd, of berers- burg, Va, snot 2 yearsand 3 mosths. Ona the 11th instant, Mrs. ANN DAWSON, in the 66th yesr of he; age. For Sale and Rent. OR RENT —THE FOUR-STORY Brick House, No. 388 North Capilol, between B and C streets, containing 8 good Rooms, besides a double Parlor, a Kitchea and Pantry and a stor- age room, together with a Brick Stable, Carriage ouse, and vacant Lotodjoining The House is nearly Lew; is well arranged, and papered inthe best manner throughout. Toa yood tenant the rent will be low, aud possession given immedi- ately. For further particulars inquire of NICH- OLAS ACKER, Stone Yard, corer North Capi- tol aud D streets. _dec 12-eotf NICHOLAS ACKER. AND WELL FURNISHED LIGIBLE apartments for Rent at £04 Penn. avenue. dec 11 3t UUSE FOR RENT—ON 20TH STREET, cppnits the’ West Market, containing 4 com- fortable Rooms, with passage. There be ng an excellent Cellar, with a side gate, is well adapted fora Huckster or Butter Merchan:. Inquire of G.W. FLOOD, Wiader’s Buildings. _ dec 11-3t GOR SALE.—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining about one hundred acres, {n Fairfax county, Va. about nine miles from Wasbington and Aicxandria, @d six from Georgetown. It adjoins the Farms of Charles Kirby and Colonel George Minor, and Jays conventent to Turnpikes leading to the three above named cities tehas on it much wood—Ptne and Chestnut, and the soil fs capable of rapid and profitable |mprove- ment. Forferther information apply to Colonel THOS R. LOVE, Fairfax H., Va ,orto W. D. WALLACH, at the StarOffice. — dec 11-tf (OR RENT —A STORE ROOM, ON THE southeast corner of 4 street and Penn. ave- nue. Apply to B. J. SEMMES, Penn. avenue, south side, n 43g and 6th streets. dec10 3t YOR RENT. JARGE PARLOR AND large Chember attached, handsomely furpish- ed forrent Also, 2 latge front Room with good sized rooms attached, suitable‘ or singie geutle- men, or in sults for families Board, if desired, On the inost reasonable terms. Apply at No. 465 10th street, between D and E. dec 10-1w OR RENT.—THE FRAME COTTAGE and Grounds on E street, between Lith and 12th streets, (Island) square 328. Rent $175 per annum. Inguireof A. R. SHEPHERD, 440 oth street, between G and H. dec 9-6t OR RENT.—A BRICK DWELLING, ON Virginta avenue, between ith and Lith street, (Island) No. 351, containing 7 Rooms. Hent £10 r month Inquire at J. W. THOMPSON & BRO.’S, 269 Penn avenue, between 10th and 11th streets. da ~6t OR RENT —THE LARGE THREES Brich House, situated on the corner of 12t and H streets, contatning 10 Rooms, with Coal Cellar and Bath Room. Inquie of JAMES W. ae’ next door to the Lutheran Cuurch. nov 2- OOMS FOR RENT.—T WO LARGE, finely furnished Parlors and Bedrooms for rent, with or without Board, at F LINT’S Hotel, near Union Office. dec 2 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALES. a eee arb By WALL, BARNARD & CU., Auctioneers. | THIS APTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. mpruste S SALE OF BRICK HOUSE aed Lot in the First Ward at Public Auction.—-On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, January 13th, at 34 o'clock, in front of the prem— ises, by virtue of a deed of trust dated May 14, 1853, and duly recorded in Liber J. A.S., No. 104, folios 134, 135, and 136, one of the land re- cords for Washington oemat we will sell, the Northern part of lot No. 12, {n square 116, front- ing 16 feet on 20th street west, between M and N streets, and running back 74 feet to an alley. ‘The Lot contains 1181 feet, more or less, with the im; ements, consisting of a comfortable Briek House. ‘Perms: One-third cash; the remainder tn six and twelve months, bearing interest, and secured by a deed of trast on the ree B REED, Trustee. WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. T USTEE'S SALE OF FRAME Honse and Lotin the First Ward.—On THURS- DAY AFTERNOON, December 11, at 40’elock, on the premises, by virtue ofa deed of trust dated April Sth, 1956, and recorded in Liber J. A.8, No. 115, folios 324, 325, 326, 327, and 398, one of the !and records for Washington county, | shall sel] the west balf of Lot No. 6, in square No 140, fronting 25 feet on north L street, between i8th and 19th streets west, running back 110 feet to a 30 feet alley, with the improvements.consist- ing of a two-story Frame Dwelling House, Sta- ble, and other outbuildings. Terms cash DAVID A. HALL, Trustee. dec 5-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct i™ The nbove sale is postponed in c3n- sequence of the rain until MONDAY AF TER- NUON, loth December, same hour and place. D. A. HALL, Trustee dec 12-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct'r. Oe B® VIRTUE OF AX ORDER OF UBIs- train for houre rentdue toH Ro Morpman by Rinaldo Mangum, I will expose to pnbils ssle on BATURDAY, December i3th, 1°55, at 10 o'clock a.m_, for cash, in front of the Centre Market houre, the following Gocdsand Chaitels, to wit: Lot Crockery and Glass Ware; lot Brooms and Tobacco; 26 T' pots; 21 Buckets; 4 Wash- boards ; set Candl 3 Tea Caddies; 9 Jars; 30 Tumblers; let B ; lot Cigars, Soap, Mustard, Pepper, and Blacking; 1 Clock; half gross Mat- ches; 3 Demijohns; lot Coffee, and Corn Starch ; 1 barrel Cider ; 6 Barrels and 6 Casks; 24 Pitch- ers; 1 Tobacco Knife; 4 sets Scales and Weights. 2 Lamps; lot Molasses, Vinegar, Whisk , bran- dy; lot Mackerel and Codfish; 500 pounds Naiis; lot eerene, Brushes; box Ground Pepper; lot Whisps, and Glass,&c ,&c. ‘Terms cash ite JOSEPH P. HOUGH, Bailiff. By J. C. Mc@UiKE, Auctioneer. ‘PEUSTEE's SALE OF A SQUARE OF Ground --On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, December 11th. at 4 o’clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust from Emely Mallet tothe subscriber, dated October 18th, 1853, and duly re- corded in Liber S.A 8, No 86, folios 405, 1(5, 7, and 105, one of the land records for Wa h- necounty, I shall sell the whole of squrre No 125, fronting respective 33 feet one inch on Nineteenth etreet west, 192 feeteight Inches on north D street, and 246 feet eleven inches on Vir- ; : avenue, and contsining — square feet. erm: One-third cash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, satisfactorily secured HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. nov20 2aw&ds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. > The abore sale is itponedinconse- quence of the rain until TUESDAY AF TER- NOUN, December 16, same hour and place HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. dec 12-d JAS.C. McGUIKE, Acct Fy WALL, BARNARD & Co. ARPE AND PEREMETO Auctioneers. Feather Beds, and @ general asserimisnt of House Furn- ishing Kequisites at Auction.—On TUES- DAY, December 16, at 10 ©’cloct a. m., we wi sell, atour large and spacious sales room, on 9% street, corner of C and Louisiana avenue, an ex- cellent assortment of Furniture, &c., consisting in part of— Mahogany and walnut Sofas and Chairs Do do Wardrobes and Side Ta- bles Mahogany end walnut mathble-top Bureaus Wa!'nut Jenny Lind and Cottage Bedsteads 8 vets Cotrage f urniture, different stvies Cane and wood-seat Chairs end Kocsers Hedsteads, Featber Beds, Pillows, and Bolsters Hair and shuck Mattresses, Blankets, and Com- forts ceils, three ply, and ingrain Carpets e catved-top giit frame Mirrors Large and emali Walters; Girandolcs China end Glass Ware, large assoctinent With y other articles inthe Houscbeeplag line we decm uunecessay to enumerate Terms: Ali sums of ard ucdcr 830 cash; over that amonata credit of 60and %) days, for notes satisfactorily endoreed. bearing interest WALL, BAKNARD & CO. Auctioneer: 3. ©. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. FPRUSTER'S SALE OF SUPERIOR rniture and ficusehold Mifects. JAY MORNING, December 23a, 16: residence of a geatleman dec! on i2th street, between the Furniture and Efects, De 2 Marble-top Centr Two marb! T'wo taahoga’ One leath Lounge Pair of -frame Vier Glasses, one oval do Handsome walnut Wbatnot ‘Two sptendid O11 Paintings Suite of four handsome damask and lace Curtains, with Cornice and Fixtures Handsome Brusre! ‘ables -covered Lounges nd three-ply Carpets, Oil- pets ‘Ewo walnut Extens Tabl Two parlor gas Chandeliers, six gas Fixtures Two brouze pat 1 s, Hall Tables 24 cane seat offlce Chairs, rush-seat do Granite Dinrer and Coffee Service, Glassware Silver. plated Castor ‘Three dozen plated Forks and Spoons Do superior Table Knives, Fire lrens Large and superior Cooking Stove, &c ‘Terms: $25 and under cash; over that sum, a credit cf 1, 2, 2, and 4 months, with interest, sat- isfactorily endorsed. THUS. J. HER, Trustee. JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auct. dec 10.40 UR RENT —A PARLOR AND CHAMBER handsomely furnished, in one of the most de- sizable ivcations in the city; being very conveni- ent to the National, Browns’, and Dexter’s Hotel. ‘The house is new, with all the modern | ments, water, gas,&c. Also, several very ant Chambers, at 46 Louisiana avenue, side, near Gth street d Fe RENT.—FP URNISHED PARLOR AND Chamber, on 7th street, nearG, and situated near the Patent Office. Apply at this office. dec 1-tf *OR RENYT.—THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th atreeis, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, sulta- ble fora first-class Koarding-House. it is now undergoing a complete repair. Possession given immediately. Inquire of A. HOOVER & SUN, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. oc 30-tf OR KENT —SEVERAL HANDSOM furnished Parlors and Chambers, with Gas Fixtures in complete order, on Penn. avenue, No. 122, between 19h and 20th streets dec S-e03t® POR RENT —THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of the House over the Leather Store of Mr. J. C. SHAFER, opposite the National Thea tre. Inquire on the premises. dec 10-eotf A GAUTIER’S COMPOUND HERB DROPS: For Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Aethma, &c. fPLESE INVALUABLE COMPOUND Herb Drops heve the extraordinary property of Im- mediately relieving Coughs, Colds, Hoarsenese, Difficulty of Breatuing, Bronchitis, Asthma, and Huskiness of the Throat. ‘Those who are troubled with that unpleasant tickling in the throat, which deprives them of rest, night after night, by the incessant cough which it provokes, will, by usiag these drops, find immediate relief. The subscriber, in presenting these Drops to public notice, wishes it to be expressly under- stood that he does not claim forthem any miracu- lous curing properties, nor does he present them with a long string of certificates of recommenda- tions, although he has many unsolicited and most flattering ones from persons who have used them. These Drone are composed of six simple ine gredients, principally herbs, which are known to be very efficacious in the cure of diseases result+ ing from Colds, and some of which, being rather nauseoys in thelr natural state, would deter many from resorting tothem, but when made into a candy or drops, bezome palatable without losing any of their valuable properties. ‘they have been approved and recommended ng all the most proininent members of the Medica Faculty WS cg 7 ‘ton city. pies Every Lawyer, C man, Public Speaker, or Vocalist, ‘should carry a few of these’ Drops in his pocket to be used before or after exercising the vocal organs, Prepared and for sale, wholesale and retail, by C. GAUTIER, A la Ville de Paris, No. 252 Pa av., Washington, D.C. Or may be had of the following agent a2 “a , STONE, comer of 7th aod L streets; R » 6 town; JOHN EK HaTES, Yard; SAMUEL WHITE. 7th street, 528; HENRY COOK & CO., Alexandria. dec? south lec 2 By WALL. BARNARD & CU,, Auctioneers. YRUSTEE’S SALE.—BY AUTHORITY of a deed of trust from George B Armstrong and Jolia H. W., his wife, dated the 13th De cember, 1854, 2nd by direction of the party whose debt is secured thereby, the subseriber will sei] at public auction, to the hb ‘st bidder, on the 22d December next, at 4 o’clocks In the afternoon. on the premises, the followiry lots in the city of Washington, namely: Lots No 23 and 24, in Square 3 554, lot No. 4 being at the Intersec- tion of, Virginia avenue and First street west, fronting 55 feet 4 inches on First street and 26 feet 6 inches on Virginia avenue, with a rear front of 48 fect on a 20-foot alley; and Lot No. 23 adjoin- ing west, with a front of 30 feet 2 inches on Vir- ginia avenue, and rear front of 32 feet on a 20 foot And on the 23d December, at 4 o'clock, on the premises, commencing at the first lot, and then ing. to the second. the following, namely: Partof Lot No. 10, in Square No 48i, fronting 17 feeton Fifth street west, ant 93 feet 43 inches deep, commencing on Fifth street 119 feet south of N street north, cop*aining 1587 square feet; Lot No. 6, in Square No. 777, said Lotbeing centrally situated between & and H streets north, having a frent on Thiid street east of 60 feet 2 inches, with a depth of 164 feet 8 inches, con- talning 9900 square feet. Terms: One-third cash; and the residue at 6, 12and i8 months for which the purchaser’s bonds will be taken, bearing interest. with a len on the Property. if the terms are not complied with within five days from the day of sale, the property will be resold at the purchaser’s risx and cost on a notice of seven days. CHAS. MYERS, Trustee. WALL, BARNARD & CO., nov 27-eokds Auctioneers. JOHN He BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealer in Wines, Brandies, &c. Penn, avenne, south side, bet. 4g andbth sts., AS IN STORE A VERY CHUICE AS- sortment of Champagne, jn quarts and pints, of the most desirable brands. Also, sparkling St Peray, white and pin! Maderia, Sherry, Port, ‘Teneriffe uclly, Rhine Wines, Noseile; French Wines, re and white ; feed Scheldam Gin, Jamacia Rum, Scotch Whiskey, American Whiskey, Curacoa Anisette; and of his own preparation, wid Cherry Brandy, Blackberry Juice, Stomach Bit- ters. Also, uine Absinthe, Kirschwasser, and Havana Cigars des 10-3t&wim, ISS M. A. DevREY, of Baltimere, will open a fashionable assortment of WINTER BONNETS on Thursday, De- cember ith, at reduced prices, as she must close them out inthreedays No. 498 Pa avenue, near the corner of 3d street, over M. I’. King’s Drug Store. dec 10-3t' fl ane ee eine B° ¥ KARLY—DON’T PUT IT OFF until She ges atin oe aye ee coye at our store w so greatwe rearcely be able to give you that attention wwe tetire, and waite if you callearly you get the cholce selections from our iw mence beautifal stock dec 9 H. J. McLAUGHLIN & CO, By A, GRE Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD AND K'TCHENS FUR Fine Feather Beds. Bolsters 'S, at Auctic: -On SATURDAY, the 13th instant, I shail sell, in front of my store,at 16 o’clock a.m , anexcellent assortment of Honse- hold and Kitchen Furniture, Stoves, &¢. Also, 7 tine Feather Beds, Holsters and Pillows. deco 11-2 A. GREEN, Auct’r By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. EX. NSIVE SALE OF LON American Standard Beeks.—I shall sell on FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS, 12th and 13th inst , at6 5g o'clock, a large Invoice of fineBooks, among which are Encyc Histories, Biographies, &c. N AND Also, the works of Shakspeare, Byron, Moore, | 2! Burns, Scott, Ben Johnson, Irving, Goldsmith, | ng to the countries yatering on the pro- | cian route, srgorgnes. des ern ico. The Addison, Spencer, Latnh, and others. Also, a splendid lot of Family Bibles, Pra Books, with 2 good selection of selentific works. dee i1-3t A_€REEN, Anct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. SBAME HOUSE D LUT at Auction. On FRIDAY, the instant, I shall sell, in front of the premises, at4o’clock p.m, Lot No. 3, in Square No. 16, having a front on north I street of 51 feet 6 inches, between Vth and 26th streets west, running back 121 feet 11 inches toa wid ey with the Improvements, which area Frame House, &e ‘Terms ; One-third cash ; balance In six and twelve mouths, for notes bearing Interest from day of sale A deed given and a deed of trust taken ‘Title indispntable. ‘Terms to be complied with in three days after sale. dec 6-e¢ By WALL, BARNARD & CU , Be SALE OF HOUSEHULD AS DKITCHEN WO eurnita her Beds and Bedd and a zen SATURDAY MORNING, 13th inst, at 10 o’clock, we will sell, in front of our Auction Rooms, a gene:2l as? sortment of Housekeeping Requisites Theeffects of a family leaving the cily. We pame in part— Mahogany spring-seat Sofas and Chairs Do Die y and plain Burecus Cane and wood. seat Chatrs and Rockers er Beds, Bair and Shuck Mattresres One set Cottage Furniture complete Ccttage Plain and other Bedsteads Cook Stove, Parlor Stoves, Andlions Deif Glass and Crockery, &c. Also, the saie of Groceties postponed on account of the weather until Saturday mo:nlpg, same time and piace, with mdhy other us ful articles In the Housekeeping line unnecessary to enumerate Rale positive. Terms et sale . WALL, BARNARD & Co, dec 11-4 Auctioneer. By JAS, C. McGUIRK, Auctioneer MOUSE AND LOT !§ d at Aucti atio’clock p m, Pp No. $4, having a front on i with the y Frame nd a wide passage P nated on New York , between 2ist and 22d streets west. The use has been used until the last 12 months aa a Grocery Store. and wi!l make a first rate place for the above business. Title indjsp Terms c*sh. dee 9 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auction er. By C W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ALUABLED COLLECTION ©F Imperica u—On W er 17th, com et my spacious sive collec- ings by the ent artists, vie ido, Murfile, Rosa, Carlo. Dolel, Mantnaro, Gains. Nuysdael, Lancjet, Sir Martin Presid of the Royal Jackson, Her: the celebrated euimal painter, 8, of London Wovermars, Dovgbty, ef New Yor Enalis, of New York, now in Lurope, and numer- ous other celebrated artists, altogether forming secidedly the best collection of Paintings ever offered for sale in Washington ‘Lhe Putntings will be arrayed for exhibition on Monday, December 15th ‘Terms: 350 and under cash; over $50, 60 and 90 days credit, for approved cudorsed notes, bear- ing interest. furchasers can have their pictures carefuliy packed to go any distance with safety The auction room wil be comfortaby warmed, The Ladies are particularly invited to attend the sale. Cc. W. BO R der I-ts Auctioneer aluable Ol By A. GREEN. Aunctione RUSTEE’S SALE OF DHL cines, Soda Ap all J Gas Fixtures, &c. DAY , December 15, 1856. ali sell, at} a.m _, by virtue of a deed of trast to the si dats the Uth day of Decem A in Liber J. A S.No nd records for Wasi f Columbia, aii othecary st of north fe th 2s, Medicines, Scda Foun tain end Pipes, Store and Gas Fixtures in the store. The stock will be sold in lots to suit purchasers. Terms: All sums under $25, cash; over that amount a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes satis- factority endorsed, terest. ‘The Druggists and dealers in fancy goods are respectfully invited to the sale, as the stock Is large and good. ‘They will find it to their ad- vantage to attend. JOHN T. EVANS, Trustee. dec 9d A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By WALL. BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers WALE BY CATALOGUE OFA very large assortment of Fine Gold Watches and Jewelry; aise, a splendid assoriment of Diamond Rings, Kine Geld Feb Chains, &c., at auction, on account ef whem it may concern-—Un MONDAY MOURNING next, the 15th fas’ at 10 o’clock, at our auction rooms, No 3t sylvania avenue, we will sell by cata- logue, a large assortment of Watches, Jewelry, &c., consisting in part of — Lnglish and French Gold Hunting and Open- faced Watches Fine Gold Fob and Guard Chains, Ladies’ do Do Breastpins, Cameos and Mosaic Splendid Diemond Kings, Piaindo county, ‘in th eK and Fixt » i Fine Gold Studs, set and plsin Do Earrings, ect, plain, and cluster Do do Mosaic, Coral, and Cameo Do Pencils and Pens Do __Lockets and Bracelets, a fire article With other articles in the Jewelry line, in a’l about 500 pieces, all of which must be closed out ‘Terms: Atlsums of and under $30 cash; over that amovnta credit of 66 and 90 days, for notes sat- isfactorily endorsed bearinz interert. Catalogues wiil be ready on Friday morning. WALL, BARNARD & co, dec 10-4 Auctioneers By &. GREEN, Auctioneer. fg sole tic SALE OF REAL ESTATE. By virtue of a deed of trust bearing date vrtedd f January, 1856, and recorded in Liber J.A.5 , No. tl, folios 421, et seq., among the land records of Washington county, in ihe Dix- triet cf Columbia, the undersigned will sell on MONDAY, the 15th day of December, 1958, on the premises, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, to the lopwdias, | TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. £outhern Commercial Convention. Our report of the doings of the Southern Convention were broken off yesterday, by an interruption upon the line south of Wilming- ton, while the Convention was debating the second of the series of resolutions reported. relative te the Pacific Railroad Mr Burford defended the resolution as practical meneare Mr Bucknell defended the resolution for ecking & grant of land of the Government as a ctical measure He regarded the proposed »od 9s aconduit to carry Southern instita- co-operation of the whole South was needed, or a route through Northern States would be selected, to injare the South. Hoe denics the power of the General Government to build the road Mr. Hubbard, of Ala., thought that as the General Government was to be bonefited by the building of the road it sheuld grant the land Mr. Clemons, of Va, aeceet at length the asking of grants of land of C: as likely to lead to corruption and an abuse of power The Government bas no constitutional right to grant lands to rafiroads. Mr. Cochrane, of Als , defended the reso- lutions It was necessary for the preserva- tion of Southern. institutions that the road should be built through Southern States. He —— the ee of the mode sroposed at great length. ‘ Mr Albert Pike net ths oer Wore unnecessary, as the scheme proposed by him bad svc 4 been adopted = the last two conventions. This invited the co-opora tion of the Southern States, cities and indi- viduals in a joint stock company A ebarter had already obtained from and — & book for subscriptions would soon be open his waked the general government to havo nothing to do with building the road, but as the North was getting large donations of lands, the South should take hershare. Hereferred to the rapidly increasing preponderance of the North, and the hostility to uth evinced there in the vote at the recent election. The South must act. or it would be too late, and the North would build. He was ape to disunion.| He depicted the horrible conse quences, but be betieved it preferable to in- equality and oppression in the Union. After further debate the resolutions were recommitted and the convention adjourned. There is a grand bali being given to the jelegates to-night. The discussions to-day were animated and interesting. The ultra Southern sentiments that were uttered were received with decided applause. There is no prospect of @ final adjournment before Friday. The business committee are hard at work. Over eight hundred delegates are here A letter from Hon Mr Toombs will be read in convention to-morrow. FOURTH DAY. Savannaa, Dec 11.—Mr De Bow, of La., from the committee on business, offered a re ties of resolutions, appointing the next meet- ing of the Convention at Knoxville, on the 21 Monday of Augest, 1557; endorsing A. Dudley Mann’s scheme for a line of iron steam ferry Loats, of 30,000 tons each, from Chesapeake Bay to Milford Haven, England; favoring the ictroduction of Soutbern text books into South- ern echools and colleges, and the appointment of a committee of distinguished Southern aA fossors to prepare euch works; aaa Southern Legislatures to order their nsejia schools; favoring the encouragement of So ern books, periodicals and journals, in place of Northern publications, and recommending the encouragement of mining and manufactu- ring interesis at the South The resolutions were all adopted. Le Mr. Semmes reported favorably upon inter- oceanic communication via the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, recommending Congress tomake a contract with the Sloo Company fer the transportation of the mails betweon New Or leans and San Francisco The resolutions in faror of the Pacific rail road, reported yesterday, were taken up and adopted without amendment Many other resolutions were offered and re- ferred. . A letter from Senator Toombs was read, in favor of absolute free trade and direct taza~ tion. One thousand copies thereof were or- dered to be printed There was much desultory debate in favor of opening the slave trade and the exclusion of everything Northern from the South. Ad journed till Friday ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AFRICA Three Days Later from Europe. New York, Dec 11.—The Cunard stesm- ship Africa, trom Liverpool on the 29th ult., has arrived susiness was steadily improving in England. and the general opinion was that the financial cricis was past. It was expected that the Bank won'd roon lower the rate of interest to cix per cent The chief feature of the political news is the firm attitude wht biel by Switzerland against Prussia, The latter demands Neuf- chatel, which Switzerland refuses uncondi- tionally. Austria, Bavaria, and Baden sup- port Pras Ther nothing new ting the issues with Russia. It is now confidently stated that the Peace Congress will re-assemble before long in Paris. There is arumor that Prince Albert and the German influence are backing the propo- sal respecting Bolgrad, now before the British (government, and so tampering with the Min- isters that they cannot act. From France there is nothing of interest, and there is nothing more in regard to the rumored disturbance in Spain. A private despatch says the Persians have taken —— - sf was In the Liverpool market the prices lower qualities of cotton have declined jd, and were very irregular; for the other quali- ties prices were barely maintained. The Bro- kers’ Circular quotes breadstuffs quiet. For wheat, buyers demand a reduction. Flour had declined Is. Corn was 4d a6d. lower. {THE LATEST. The English Admiraity has ordered the en- tire flotilla of gunboats to join the reserve steam squadron at Sheerness, and there await further orders There was also unusual ac- tivity in the dock yards, from which it is sur- highest bidder, at public auction, ail that piece or | mised that a naval demenstration is about to ‘aes of ground situated in the city of Washing on, in sald District, and known and distinguish - ed upon the ground plan or plat of sald ciiy 29 part of Lot No, 4, in square No. 464, and bound- ed as follows: commeucing at the southeast cor- ner of said lot No.4; thence northwardly, aleng the dividing line between said lot No.4 and ist numbered 3, to a public alley ; thence along west- wardly seventeen feet; thence southwardly on a line paratiel with the said dividing line to sovth C street seventeen feet to the plece of beginning, with the improvements thereon, which aie a good two-story Frame House. ‘This property fronts on south ©, between 13th and 13} streets west Terms: One-third cash; the residve in 6 and 12 months, for which the purchaser's notes will be taken, bearing interest from the day of sale, and a lien on the premises. If the terms of sale be not complied with with- in three days from the day of sale the premises will be resold, on five days pubiit notice, at the risk and cost of the pureisaser. All conveyances at he purchaser Cc. C. CALVE: ‘Trust-e. nov 19-eod&ds A. GREEN, Anvet’r. © By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer MUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Building Lot on 3d street west. between Pennsylvania avenues and © street.—By vir- tue of two deeds in trust. duly executed ana corded, the subscriber will sell at public sa! WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of te-ember : on the premlses, at4 o’cloek p. m., Lot No 11, in reservation No, Li, fronting 25 feet on 3d street bay Sy eine Pennsylvania avenue aod C street, by 150 feet to « 35 feet alley. The above property is situated in one of the most desirable parts of the city, near irinity Church, and offers a rare opportunity fo persons desirous to bulid or invest. Terms of sale: One-third cash; the balance in 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured by a deed of trust cn cost. the property ; and if not complied with in one week after tho sale, the woperty, will ke resold, upon. 2 ni the risk aud expense of the pufchaser. All conveyencing at the expeuse of the purchaser ‘Title indi-putubiec CHAS. 3 WALLAUOH, Trustee nov M-3tawads JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auct. | Loxpox, Saturday morning.—A = } take place from Berlin says that Prussia would be willing to relisquish her rights over Neufchatel, pro- vided tue political prisoners are discharged ; otherwise she will act decisively. stenan eee Rann! Tips ers ag tet n stron, assian corps is advancing thr Sagearebik to the Black Sea. Seven BE: ele ships-of-war were expected at Constantinople from Malta. Advices from Teheran state that Youssoui, the leader of the revolt at Herat, was con- demned (o death at Teheran, but was subse- quently pardoned. Parliament had been further prorogued to the 3d of Febraary. { e subscription of £350,000 to the Atlantic Telegraph Company closed to-day, having considerably exceeded the required amount. Baltimore Markets Baxrimore, Dec. 11.—Flour has declined; at $6.50. sa Whest is in brisk demand; red $1.45a$1.47, white $1.53a$1 58. Corn—Sales new white 50258, and new yellow 54458. Whisky is brisk at 31a32¢. QBELBARKS AND PEA NUTS. © 20 bushels SHELBAR KS 10 drams SULTANA RAISINS 20 ma’s Seedi. do 1 i 1 0 sO 30 ess barrel WHEATEN GRITS do VATMEAL case SAP SAGO CHEESE 10 boxes PINE AP# LE CdEESE do GOSHEN CHEESE do ENGLISH CHK+rE Sbarrels ENGLISH SPLIT rBas lcase JUAVA JELLY 4 cases CURRANT JELLY 4 do COX'S GELATINE. Just recelved and for sale by WM. BRYAN, No. 44, oppo. Centre Market, bet 7th aud dec 10-3 Gth streets, <<a ——<x<x<—