Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1856, Page 3

EVENING STAR. Jos Paivtixe.—Our patrons and the public are reminded that we are prepared to have their orders for Job Printing of every descrip- tion executed at the shortest notice, for the lowest prices and in the best and most satis- factory manner. All wanting such work done cannot do better than to apply directly at the counter of the Star office. LOCAL INTELLIGEN CE. Boarp or ALDE con Board held ite regular meeting last night. __ a commaiedian was received from the Mayor, enclosing the Corperation’s account with the Bank of Washington to the 8th inst., showing the sum of $13,196 91 to the credit of the Corporation; referred to finance committee. Also, one sending in the nominations of Hugh Dougherty and Joseph Mitchell as po- lice constables a. Mr. Busey asked that the nominations be laid over for the present, on account of the absence of his coll © from the city; and they wore passed over informally. Mr Riggs, from finance committee, reported adversely upon the petition of Geo. B Todson, and asked to bedischarged from its further consideration ; discharged - Mr. Riggs, from same committee, reported a bill for the relief of E. and J. Traverse; which was passed. x Mr Riggs, from same committee, reported adversely upon the bill for the relief of N. B Smith; and the vote being taken upon the bill it was rejected. Also, from same committee, a bill for the relief of George Miller; which wvas passed. . Mr. Riggs, from same committee, reported back the joint resolution in relation to pay- ments pad 2 by property-bolders on erroneous assessments for pavements in square 728, with a recommendation that it with an amend- ment designating the fund from which the de ficiency arising should be paid. — amendment was adopted, and the bill pasaed Mr. Emery. from gag the co committee, reported 3 bill cha g the couree of the sewer leading from the northwest corner of Thirteenth street to H street; passed Mr. Busey stated that in transmitting the bill relating to markets to the other Board, the amendment fixing the license for butehers’ stalls in the Centre Market had been inad- vertently omitted. As a means of reaching the amendment he offered a resolution re- transmitting the bill to the other Board and asking its consideration of the amendment; adopted. ; ir. Busey, from police committee, reported a bill for the relief of G@. Vanderwerken; passed. Council bill for completing causeway run- ning along M street south, frcm Fourth street east to the Navy Yard was passed. Also, Council bill for paving footway on east front of square $47 Council bill for paving footway on south front of squares 795, 822 and 846 was referred to improvements committee Bills for the relief of Alexander Adama and Thomas H. Benton were referred to finance committee. Council bill appropriating $1,200 for extend- ing the wall along iber creek, was passed. A communication was received from the Mayor in answer to the resolution of enquiry As (to the result of the examination of the sc- counts of the lete collector of taxes, R. J. Roche, in which the Mayor states that the committee of investigation have made no re- port to him, and that he has received no com- munication from Mr. Roche in relation to the matter ; referred to finance committee Mr. Miller offered a resolution instructing “the city surveyor to survey New York avenue detween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streete weet, and report the proper grade, the cost of grading, graveling, repairing gutters, &c ; Pe An answer was received from the Surveyor to a resolution of enquiry in which the Sur- veyor states that he has examined the assesa- ment made by Thomas J. Barrett for the pay- went of the cost of grading the alley in square 4686, and finds the calcalations strictly correct; referred to finance committee Mr. Busey offered a resolution requesting the Mayor to inform the Board if any indi- viduals have entered cuits against the Cor- poration for salaries alleged to be due them; adopted Mr. Miller called up the bill in relation to dogs. The bill requires a registry of dogs; an insignia upon the collars of dogs when licensed; aod its them to run at large, muzzled, in lieu of fastening them up as at present, on the Mayor's proclamation . A somewhat rambling discussion ensued, in the course of which much curious information was elicited in regard to dogs and their habi ially Seventh Ward dogs; after which the bill was perfocted and passed. The Board then adjourned A Perrcuen Baeata. —Who would have a disagreeable breath, los using De La Cours Balm of the White Water Lilly asa dentifrice, it can be rendered sweet, and leave the teeth white as alabaster? Put # drop on your tooth-brush and wash the teeth night and morning. A Beautiful Complexion may easily be ac- quired 7 using De La Cour’s Balm of the Waste Vater Lilly It will remove tan, pimples, and freckles from the skin, leaving it sott and rosy. Wet a towel, pour on twoor three drops, and wash the face night and morning. Shaving Mad+ Easy —Wet your brush and pour om two or three drops of De La Cour’s Balm of the White Water Lally, rub the beard well, and it will make a beautiful so.t lather Price fifty cents. For sale by Charles Stott, Washington, and by druggists generally. Resisting Orricers —On Saturday night, Officers Gill and Lloyd made a descent upon a house in the Seventh Ward, where a negro man named Burk (who had previously com- mitted an assault und battery on the officers when a7 were making an arrest) was con- cealed hey found Burk hid between two beds, and four women attacked the officers and held them until Burk escaped. The wo- men were taken to the guard-house and three of them sent to the work-house; the other paid costs, and was dismissed. ArREst.—(n Saturday night last, a patrol from this place, broke up an unlawful assem- blage of negroes at the old Cotton Factory a few miles from town The whole party, near- ly, some thirty in all, were captured, and brought into town and placed in the wate house. The next morning they were brought before Justices Price, English and Summers, and panished according to law. This assem- biage had nothing to do with any insurrection- ary movement —A/erandrix (Gazette. Farne.—Three delightful Fairs are now in on: Grace Church Festival, in the Star f the ladies of the Metho- nurch, at Columbia Hall, and that of St. Mary’s Church, Fifth t Coombs’s Saloon, Penn. avenue, near Tenth st. The very many beautiful arti- cles fu; at these Fairsare mainly of a useful character, and are sold at reasunable Prices, so that the purchaser is sure to receive the worth of his money. A Diary row rag Year 1857 —For register- jog events. past. present and future: a valu- able peeket companion, with almanac and calender, distances from New York to all im- portant places in the country; blank leaves fur keeping a diary of every day in the year; cath accounts and bilis payable, with neatly printed headings. Don't be without one of these usefal little souvenirs. Shillington has thea * Caxrrm Marxet epened, this morning, with ® fine supply of provisions in all branches, end quiet and good order prevailed. The poultry pilferers seein to have deserted that vicinity. The old pavement on the north front, 80 long out of repair, is in course of be- ing relaid, the portion from Eighth to Ninth streets having been paved in a good and sub- stantial manner. Tue First Washington hotel hop of the season comes off this ng at Browns’. It will, doubtless, be a delightful affair, as that establisbuent is just now the temporary home of much of the youth, beauty and fashion of this Washington season. je Family Medicines, ¢ distinguished Dr. AUCTION SALES. Nationau Taeatre.—Mr. and Mrs. Plunk- | TELEGRAPH NEWS. ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HousE F INTING TELEGRAPH. Arrest of an Underground Railway Agent- their first appearance at the National Ae g . — esintni. dati Aditasmn tha Annan, a. athe i pyoncian of rip guaee es sche : By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneet. THIS AFTZENOON AND TO-MORROW. which, like ‘Camille’ and ether French adap- tations, has never been remarkably popular with Washington audiences. Mrs. Plunkett performed romper pincer Lecouvreurins F RNITUKE AND EFFECTS OF A Family deciin FRIDAY MORNING, at No. 332 1th street, can be taken at any time withont regard to exposure. Read advertisements. dec 10-38 By E. 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown. smanes — a AvCTION. w ext. On WEDN ah. instant, 7 Housek [77 The Geed Samaritan Uutdene.—Mis. before ¢ gentleman and A. Lorievinen, Dec. 15 —On Saturday morm manner which elicited desorved applause. Mr. | %.siats wees ord arsrtad t's and'ns ue | elining housekeeping, compeiinge ue Ww 2 negro preseher in Plunkett looked the part of Maurice Count de | maiden, Nameon'tah, can never be forgotten as the com. | Mahogany Hair-epripg Sofa and Parlor Chairs aboard i ; W. Glenn, so fa- | pouxder of the celebrated Indian Balsam of Liverwort and Mi Fei Saxe admirably ; Mr. 8. W. Glenn, Hronrhownt which is sating thousands in our widec aabmed | Walnut Marble.top Table, Lounge vorably known in old men's parts, was great | victims of Consumption or shiferere from severe Colds and | C&n€ and Wood-seat Chairs, Rocker filled with inoendi: documents. He in the character of Michounet, Stage Director, Gonghs, Asthma, Crevp and Cronchitis, This pleasant maa. | Damask iintew Curtains, Shades a been engaged in running off slaves about Oare More or less rant seems inseparable from tht | (ins, as, Srost and Ce pe tonartre aac rales § ed pms atting, ané@ Ollelots By A. @REEN, rolten documents in his im- piece, and this of course the public was pre- | everyebers ial ign tetas - Carpets, Rods and Eyes \LOTHING, HARD WARK, &c- plicated some ed Ni - He pared to expect Messrs. Weeks & Potter, No. 154 Washington street, Bos- | Dining Table, Sideboard C tiem.--On THURSDAY, the 18th instant, tday to Carrolton. A reward : we ‘ ton, General Agents, For eale by W. H. Gilman, Cheries | China, Glass, and Crockery, Clock ’ at 10 o'clock a.m To-night the bill is Tom Taylor's play of | stots, Naira & Paimer, Z.D. Gilman, aud by Draggjsts gen- Bureaus, Washstands it font of my state, at 19 o'clock 5.98» been for him “Retribution,” with Mra. Plunkett as Madam | erally. dec-1s. | Mattresses, Bolstersand Pillows, Beddinz ie ee nee — De Beaupre; and “The People’s Lawyer, U7 Hostetter s Bitters.—The celebrity Cooking and other Stoves, Kitchen Deets, oe fee ies Nor ad i sonafhittt hina Mash . Later frem Mexico. with Glenn as Solon Shingle. Yserm iedeyout belt The beat pins in heise credit of Wand o0 days Rerendorsed notes, beers | Such & Fiat-irons, Shovel and Penge, Coffee | Nnw Onveans, Dec. 13.—The steamer Cal- Mills, &e. dec 15-4 By J. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. tates endoree {t, aud recommend it to their patients in all canes of dispepsia, Indigestion and loss of appetite, Ittsused as a stomach tonic by nearly every family in the United States, and no family should be withont it. It requires no addition of spirits. Sold tu full quart bottles by all Drag- gists, Groceries and Hotels throughout the United Stater and Canada. dec 9-1w ing interest P.8. The House, which is very desirable, containing ten rooms, is for rent. Inquire on the premises. JAS. C. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer. Rics axp Bravtirut Goons THat MUST oR Soup.—Our lady readers will find something specially worth their attention in the adver- ceasaans elsewhere of Messrs. Clagett, Newton & May, who, in consequence of being obliged to vacate their present quarters on the Sth of a. January next, will forthwith commence re- dacing their rich and varied stock of goods at prices which will make it an inducement for purchasers to visit them. The character of these gentlemen, and of the goods sold by them stand deservedly high in this community, ani the intimation of the opportunity to obtain such goods at such prices will not be lost upon any who have occasion to make purchases. A. GR houn, from Vera Cruz on the 9th. brings in- A | taitigence that Puebla surrendered to the €rnment forees on the 6th. The vews of Vidaurris’ ——, is confirmed. and promun eiamentos are still the order of the day. Gen. Alvarez has taken the field in defence of the Government. Baltimore Markets. Bativors, Dec. 16 —Flour is firm at $6 50 for Howard street, Ohio and City Mills. Wheat is active esterday 8 rates ; 1 47a$149; to choice white $1 57a Corn is steady at 50a54e for new white 3a69 for old do ; yellow 554600 for new, and 63a65 for old. Whisky is irregular, ranging from 30}a32c. New York Markets. New York, Dec. 16 —Flour closed with an upward tendency; sales of 9,000 bbis.; State $6.30a86.50. Southern is firm at yesterday's rates, $7.05a$7 35 Wheat is tending upward; sales 7,000 bush- els: white $1.71a$1.78, red $1 57a$1.61. Corn is firm; sales 18,500 bushels; mixed 780. Pork is quiet and easier: mess $19 58. Beef is firm at $14a$14 75 fcr new repacked Chicago. Lard is quiet and easier at 12jc% DIED. On the 15th (nstant, LIZZIE, daughter of Gurden and Martha Snowden, aged 13 years The friends of the family, and the Sunday School of the 15th street Presbyterian Chuch, are respectfully invited to attend the fuueral To- Morrow, at2o’clock, from the residence of her father, on K street, between 15th and lth streets. —— — Murfay bogs No. 456 Penasylvania avenue, between 44 streets, commenciug on SATURDAY EVE- NING next, at7 o’clock, a great variety cf Goods, such as— Double-barrel Guns, Knives and Forks Fancy rosewood and other Work. boxes Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs, Dry Goods in great variety Large and small Blankets Gold, Silver snd Gilt Watches Gold Jewelty, tn sets and single pieces, of the newest 5 pm Gold Chains, kets, Pencils And many other articles too tedious to mention. The sale will continue every evening until fur- ther notice. WW. £.—The will be kept warm, and good order preservea. A goods ‘warranted as repre- sented atsale. Terms cath. dec 15-lw J. ROBINSUN, Avetioneer. “J JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer Gee FRAME HOUSE ANv LOT IN ¥ the First Ward at Auction.—On TUES. DAY, December the 16th, I shall sell, in font of the premises, atio’cloce p m, partof Lot No 5, in square “he 84, ae yet Lee in bbis. avenue of <0 feet, runn ’ the ji . A improvements, which Ise good two-story Frame | Whisky is lower; Obio 32c. House containing five rooms and a wide passage : ° The above proyerty is situated on New York Financial avenne, between 2ist and 22d streets west. The New Yorx, Dec. 16.— Stocks are lower House fas been used until the last 12 months sa a > Chi 2 ‘ 5 : and dull; Ch Rock Island 104; Cum- Grocery Store, and will make 2 first rate place for Sartnien Coal Ce 7: Allinois rt 1 a the above business. 1182; do. bonds 933 ; = Southern, 88 ; N. York Central 91¢ ; al Title indisputable. ; Terms cosh JAS. C. McGUIRE, Company 974; Reading 833; Virginia 6's 95. Sterlin; bange is dull. THIRD ANNUAL BALL oF THE NATIONAL GUARD, AT CARUSI'S SALOON, On THURSDAY, December 18th, 1$56. fae THIRD ANNUAL BALL OF THE National Guatd will be given at Carwsi’s SaLoon on THURSDAY, Decetiiber 1fth, 1956. In announcing this Ball, the Committee desire to state that every effort will be made to promote the enjoythent of those who may honor th with their presence. They pledge themselves to exclude ail imrroper persons from the ball-roem, and the slightest aeviation from propriety will be followed by instant expulsion. The Guard have determined not to issue ladies’ Invitations They would teke this opportualty to extend a general invitation to their lady friends. W ithers’s band jas been ene Ticke! WO DOLLARS—edmitting # tleman end ladies; to be had of the members and at the door on the evening of the ball. For Sale and Rent. Rooms FOR RENT—WITH BOARD, aT No. 443 Oth street, between F and G streets, opposite the Patent Office. dec 16-3t# CARD.—CITIZENS AND STRANGERS gan be accommodated with pleasant Rooms se one by immediate application at No. 411 dec 16-308 MRS. JANE TAYLOR. Criuimat Court —On Saturday, the fol- lowing cagec were disposed of: C. H. Van Pat- ten, forgery, not fed Robert Cross, here- tofore convicted of keeping a disorderly house, sentenced to two months in the county jail: William Hickerson, assault on a slave! three months in jail and $20 fine; John Monahan plead guilty to an assault, and was sentenced to one month in jail. OR RENT —THE THREE-STORY Brick House on the south side of F street, (No. 215) between lith and 15th streets. It isin complete order. Rent moderate. Inquire of M. CALLAN, City Post Office. dec 16-3t pa a oe nicer MEEK aine kwo- rick ng, containing 6 Rooms besides cellar and attics, on New Jersey avenue, ar ay | Opposite the cottage resfdence of Wm. M. Ellis, a tes ad below the Brick Hts Rent #1 r month. Inquire of RICHARD BARRY, No. 28 Missourl avenue. dec 16.3t* ARE CHANCE —THE UNDERSIGNED wishing to change-his business, offers for sile that we'l known Horse-Shoeing Establish- ment onC street, between 6th and 7th streets, now deing a goose business. Of further particu. lars inquire on the premises to RICHARD CRUIT. dec 16.3t* ROCERY AND FEED STORE FOR SALE —The Good Will, Stock, &c., of a Grocery and Feed Store doing a fine business, in a thriving part of the city, will be dis of low. This is an excellent opportunity for any one with a smail cash capital, desirous of eugag- Ing in the business. Address M. E.G , City Post Office, stating where an interview can be had. dec 16-3t An Inquest was held yesterday morning, before Justice Stevens, in the absence of the Coroner, upon the body of an unknown white male infant, found on Sunday in St. John’s burial ground. The jury returned a verdict of “ Still-born.”’ Criwinatn Court —Yesterday, C. Krouse was tried and convicted in three causes, two of assault and battery and one of malicious mischief. The Court sentenced him to six weeks in the county jail and one dollar fine in each of the assault cases, and five dollars fine in the last case. Capt @ A Schwarzman, Capt Jos Peck, P F Bacon, Cept PB Key, Qr. Master WM McCollnm, Capt LJ Towers, Paymaster L J Middleton, Capt J A Tal, Surgeon JB Morgan, Capt RT Knight, taut Surgeon Grimes, Capt J M Bain, tant JN Ober, Capt Jvhn Korea Capt JY Davis, Capt F M Shekel. Capt M Bright, Managers on part of the Citizens. WE Magrnder, JB Turton, 5 JohuT Towers, 8 E Douglabs, W Lenox, R Clarke, & York AtLer, WF . Coomba, BB Curran dec $ Auctioneer. Uj" The above sale has been postponed until TUESDAY, December 23d. dec 15- JAS. C. Mc6UIKE, Auet’r. By WALL, BARNARD & CU., Auctioneers. MUSTEE'S SALE OF BKICK ROUSE and Let in the First Ward at Public Auction. —-On TUESDAY AFTERNUON, January 1th, at 3 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, foiios 134, 125, and 136, one of the land re- cords for Washington county, we will sell. the Northern part of lot No 12, ia square 116, front- ing 16 feeton 20th street west, between M and N streets, and running back 74 feet to an alley. ‘The Lot cotains 1191 feet, more or less, with the improvements, consisting of a comforteble Brick House. SELLING UFF—SELLING OFF TO c A. DE GOEY Lose. M OP BALTIMORE, WILL eopen Fashtoneh NETS on Monday, December 15th. at 498, le WINTER BON- Pennsylvania avenue, over M_ P. King’s Drag Store, to which she invites the indies of Washington to giveher a call. Bargains may be expected dec 15-30% LARGE AKRIVAL OF PARIS MILLI- NERY MADAME DEVOS FEELS GREA® PLEAS- ure in informing her patrons gener- Ris: that the icog di a Tur atrention of the reader is called to the announcement in another column of the exhi- bition of the Sunday School attached to the Rev. A.G Carothers’ church to-morrow even- ing, which will doubtless be an interesting affair. Prorasity.—This morning, James Simme was arrested by Officer Lloyd for using pro- fane and indecent language publicly in the streets. He was taken before Justice Birch and ordered to give security for a further hearing Banx or tae Orv Dominion, ALEXANDRIA William Fowle, Esq., resigned the presidency of this Bank on the 4th instant, and the Board Crease J Johnson, 6 B Clarke, W MeConver Thomas Weir, dec 12-dtb BUY THE BEST AND THE CHEAPEST. A. KENNEDY, NO. 428 SEVENTH e street, near the iatent Office, invites the attention of the Catbolic public to his stock of elezant BOOKS, embracing Bibles and Prayer Books; Catechetical, Controversial, Devotional, and Historical Works: Catholic ‘Tales and School Rooks. with a beautiful and cheap assortment of Annuals, Gift Books, &c . suitable for presents 5,000 Catholic Prints, of various styles, sizes OR RENT.—A LARGE FOUR-STORY Brick House, with fine Stabling and Car- riage house, situated on the corner of 16th and K ayed cases BONNETS, &c , arrived to-day by flroed. Ladies requiring Bonnets, Cloaks, " ry sant ‘Terms: One-third cash; the remainder in six of Directors unanimously elected William N. | streets. Possession given immediately. Appl and prices. Also, a large lot of First Commu . . cure Heeddresses, &c., are invited to her as- MaVeigk, leq , president to JOHN ALEXANDER, No. 210 Penn avenue | nion and Condrmation Garde: which will be sold se oe ee, Nee ee a eat THE LAKES, Jin : dec 16-eo3w : ata small advance upon cost price. dec 13-at_ | DY ® deed of trust en the FOoPeny. tee dec 15- 504 Penn. avo. Dor'r Forget Boteler’s sale of fine paint-’ ings to morrow night The collection, which contains many acknowledged gems of art, is bow open for exhib at Boteler’s auction rooms on Pennsylvania avenue. ‘OR RENT —A FRAME HOUSE, CON- taining 6 Rooms, situated on Kast Capitol street, between 4th and Sth streets. For terms apply to 0. A. DAILEY, Dentist, Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets dec 15-3t OOMS TU RENT—WITHOR WITHOUT BOARD —Two or three Furnished Rooms, No. 476th street, between D and E streets. dec 13-3t* ———————————— ‘OR RENT—AS A BEDRUOM—A LARGE. comfortable front Room, at No 435 Sth street, a nelgeborhood at once very central, very quiet, and very convenient to the Post and Patent Uffi- ces dec 13 St* mlEpywo Hous TO RENT—ON SOUTH D Street, nea: Rent $100 Apply to WM. M. L. CRIPPS, 499 Lith street, Furniture Ware- rooms. FOR SALE.—Walnut and Mahogany hand- railing neweil post Balesters, ready turned, at Philadelphia prices. Coffin Boards, and other Rowers for sale dec Le WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. By C_W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. Cpe ABLE COLLEUCTIUN OF Imported Vil Painting: tt Auction —On WED- NESDAY EVENING, December 17th, com- mencing at 6 o'clock, J shall sell, at my spacious guction room, (Iron Hall,) an extensive collec- tion of rare and valuable Ol! Paintings by the following eminent artists, viz: Guido, Mouri!lo, falvarto, Kosa, Carlo, Dolci, Maninaro, Gains- borough. Etty, Ruysdeel, Lancjet, Sir Martin Archer Shee, the late President of the Royal Academy, Jackson, Herring, Sen , the celebrated English’ animal painter, Meadows, of London, Brooks, Wovermans, Dovghty, of New York, Ennis, of New York, now in Europe, and numer- ous other celebrated artists, altogether forming ecidedly the hest collection of Pzintings ever d for sale in Washington e Paintings will be arrayed for exhibition on Monday, December 15th Terms: 250 and under cash; over $50, 60 and 9 days credit, for approved exudorsed notes, bear ing Interest Purchasers can have their pictures carefully packed to go any distance with safety. The auction room wiil be comfortaby warmed The Ladies are particularly invited to attend the sale. C. W. BOTELER, dec 10-ts Auctioneer NV ARKRSHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRT writ of fier! facias, issued from the Clerk's Uftice of the Circuit Court of the District of Co lumbia_for the county of Washington, and tome directed, I shall! expose to public sale for cash, in front of the Court-house door of said county, at I2 o’clock m ,on WEDNESDAY, tre 7th day of January, 1857, all defendant’s right, title, claim, and interestin and to Lot No. 10, in Square No. 258, together with ali and singular the Im- provements thereon, seized and levied upon as the property of Aliison Nailor, and will be sold to satisfy Judicial, No. 170, to March term, 1855, Peek of Metropolis vs. Alliscn Nailor. J. D. HOOVER, Marshal dec 13-ts for the District of Columbia. By J. C. Mc6UIRE, Auctioneer USTEE’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, 1851, and duly re- corded in Liber J.A.S, No 86, folios 405, 406, 407, and 408, one of the land records fer Wa>h- ington county, 1 shall sell the whole of squsre No. 125, fronting respectively 133 feet one inch on Nineteenth street west, 192 feetelght inches on north D street, and 216 fect eleven iuches on Vir- giria avenuc, and containing — square feet Terms: Onc-third cash; the residue in‘six and twelve months. with Int satisfactorily secured. HENRY NA R, Trustec. nov 20-2awkds JAS. C t $5 MEWARD.—STRAYED OR STOLE Do from the subscriber. on the 29th o: November, a dark brindle buffalo COW. white star in her forehead, and whit kelly, no ear marks recollected The above reward will be paid to any one who will return her to the subscriber, on Second street, near the College Gate, Georgetown dec 13-3t® HENRY FENDLEY. BLACK TEA. 96 CHESTS STANDARD « this day received We again call the attention of the lovers of good Tea to the superior quality of this article, which we § are confident cannot be surpass- ed. Price 50 cents per pound, zt our new store, corner of 15th endl streets. KING & BURCHELL. dee 11 FLOUR—FLOUR—FLOUR. FAMILY, EXTRA, AND SUPERFINE. ‘The most approved brands for faraily use Aiso, Buckwheat Flenr, Cem Meal, fresh ground; Corn, Oats, Milifeed, and Bale Hay in quantities to suit, delivered free of charge CLARK & BRO, rs) pet Building, corner 2d street, and dec 13-3t* Penn. avenue. PARTS MILLINERY. © MADAME TERREKO, FROM No. 5 Great Jones street New York, willopenen the 18th of Decerober, at No. 248 Penn avenue, north side, between 12th and 13th streets, up stairs, a select sssortment of Hats, Caps, Voiffures, Wreaths, F lowers, Feath- ers, Laces, &c., of the newe-t Paiisian styles, dec 13-3 dec 12 A™* DY FROM BALTIMORE INFORMS her friends. if they have some WEARIN) APPAKEL to dispose of that she will purchase the same at a reasonable forcash Notice may be left at Messrs. HOFFA & CU.’S, No. 337 Pennsylvania avenve, sovth side, and she will call at their sanemg a — omen soon, as she will remain in the city weeks. dec 15 5” $$$ $$ $$ $$ BON NETS—BONNETS—BON NETS. E HAVE RECEIVED, AND ARE NOW opening, a very large assortment 3) Figutixc —This morning, Mr. B. A. Prather and Robert Nichols were arrested for fighting. They were taken before Justice Birch, who held Prather to security for court, and dis- missed Nichols Watca Retvurns.—James and Ann Hagan, vagrants; workhouse ninety days each Thos. Sutton, profanity, $5 fine and costa; and for resisting an officer; jail for court. Hugene Stevenson, (colored,) drunk and disorderly ; workhouse ninety days The weekly returns of the Eastern Lock-up are Stephen Collins, drunk and disorderly ; workhouse thirty days. Ann Collins, do; do. Ann Frainer, do.; do. John Angel, do.; fine and costs. For the Western Lock-up—Alexander Jones, riot; jail. Louisa Jefferson, stealing; do. James Williams, drunk and disorderly; work- house thirty days Emily J Carroll, inde- cent conduct ; workhouse ninety days. Sam’l Ferguson, indecent conduct and concealing stolen goods ; fine aud costs. John Lewelyn, drunk; do. Joseph Dorsett, do; do. Chas. Garcia, do ; do. ewis Culver, vagrant ; dis- missed Stephen Dorsey, assault; eecurity for court —— Lynch, Esq., editor of the New City Irish American, is at Willarde’. ladies’ rich Winter HATS, which we have selected with great care and taste from the New ——— and to which we are constanuly making Itions. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa. avenue, bet 9th and 10th sts. dec = _— OF FICE DIRECTORY, OR BL ness Man’s Guide to the Post (ffices in United States, containing the names of the Post Offices and Post Masters in the United States on the Ist July, 1956, with a varicty of valuable in- formation on Portal Affairs; also, a compreben- sive codification - peepee | — Price $1. Just List a for A TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, dec Li- near 9th street. HOW To CURE ALL PAIN AIN IS THE FORERUNNER OF MOST diseases —cure the Pain and check the disease. DR. ROSE'S PAIN-CORER willcure Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains in the Limbs, ® ides or Back, ins and Bruises, Ber and Tooth Ache, Pain ramp in the Stomach or Bowels, meq Throat, ranges — Ague or Lumps in the Breast, Chills, Affections, and Pains in the feet indeed cures all Pain. [7 123%, 25, and 50 centsa 5 z you Ht Bilious and have a bed Cold, take DR ROSE’S RAILROAD OR ANTI-BiL- IOUS PILLS. They carry off all bile and re- move a ccld. —s ilis go sbaed of all other Pills in their effects. I> Boxes 12 ; and 25 — revo Druggists in athington, Geor; ’ Alexandria, eo 104m THE GREAT CURE FOR GONORRHEA, GLEET, kc. ERSONS SUFFERING WITH THE above complaints will be cured in afew _— 4 using DR. ROSE’S FRENCH SPECIFIC, 8 per bottle For Kidney ard Bladder use DR. HU COMPOUND, 50 cents a bot- WM.M. L. CRIPPS AND DWELLING, OPPOSITE the Treasury, and next to Penn. avenue, for Rent, with iimmediate possession. Also, the Dwelling over Biaekford’s Jewelry Store, George- tow: Apply to A. HY DE, at the office of Riggs &c (inte!) dec 13-3t TUR SALE.—A TRACT OF LAND CON- taining about one hundred acres, in Fairfax sounty, Va. about nine miles from Washington and Alexandria, and six from Georgetown. It adjoins tbe Farms of Charles Kirby and Colonel George Minor, and lays convenient to cores leading tothe three above named citics. [thas on it much wood—Pine and Chestnut, and the sof] is of rapid and profitable Improve- ment. For further information apply to Colonel THOS. R, LOVE, FairfaxC H , Va ,orto W. D. WALLACH, at the StarOffice. dec 11-121 OR RENT.—ONE LARGE PARLOR AND large Chamberattached, handsomely furnish- ed forrent Also, a large front Room with good sized rooms attached, sultable for single gentle- men, or in suits for families Board, {f desired, on the most reasonable terms. Apply at No. 465 10th street, between D and E. dec 10 lw pete Hanon ice ee sis act die {OR RENT —THE LARGE THREE Stor Brich House, situated on the corner of 1th and H streets, containing 10 Rooms. with Coal Cellar and Bath Room. Inquie of JAMES W. eur next door to the Lutheran Ccuurch. nov 2-t! 0. York A CARD. ( N THURSDAY MORNING, IN THECEN- tre Market, i got into an altercation or quar- rel with Mr. George Bauer, Baker, on 4} street, and charged him with steallug my pigeons. 1 made this charge inanger, and now deeply regret it, for there existed no grounds for such a charge, and I most cheerfully retract it. I have known Mr. Gauer for many years, and know him to be an honest, just and upright man in all things, and who would not doa dishonest or mean act or inany way or manner injure any human being. I make this acknowledgement public, as bet: due to Mr. Bauer. W. MINEKING [DP Ask your Physician's Opinion of DR. RELLY'S celebrated PASTILLES DE SCILLE, on SQUILL LOZENGES, which are used and recommended by them, as the most con- VENIENT, PLEASANT, BAFE S04 EPFiCcactors remedy now in nse, for the varions affections of the THRUAT AND LUNGS, auch as COUGHS, COLDS, CROUP, HOARSENESS, SURE THROAT. ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH, ac. For sale by every Dragzistin the city, Georgetown and Alexandria. dec 13 iw A Sheriff Cured in One Night by De- GRATH'S ELECTRIC OIL.—Letter from Dr. Keyser—read this: I accepted the above retraction and acknowl- edgment at the urgent solicitation of my friends and neighbors, and to relieve the distress and anxiety of Mrs. Mineking dec 15-2 3 Puraperrata, May 29, 1856, Prof DeGrath, 39, south sth street, Philadelphia: [ bave remark: bu and patnful band; I applied the oll par ¢ instant relief, He has recommended the (il to others afflicted with rheamati«m, fn which the resalte were iuoet satisfactory. Truly yours, x KEYSER. —Mr. Joseph te Ol! cured OOMS FOR RENT—T WO LARGE, @nely furnished Parlors and Bedrooms for rent, with or without Board, at F LINT’S Hotel, near Union Office. dec 2 FIRST-CLASS RESIDENCE IN Ak GEORGETOWN, D.C, FOR RENT — The subscriber offers for rent her iate residence at the corner of Fayette and Fourth streets, Georgetown, immediately opposite the Convent of the Visitation. This {s one of the largest and best finished houses in the District of Columbia. having all the modern im rovements contained in the first-class houses of the Northern cities. There is attached a ae cistern in the yard, carriage-house, and stable for several horses. A pump of the purest water in the immediate vicinity. The locality is high and salubrious, and in @ quiet and highly respectable neighborhood. Possession given immediately. For farther particulars inquire next door to the ——— of Mrs. ANNE R. O’NEAL, «e ALUABLE TIMBER LAND AT PRIVATE SALE.—100 acres of heavily Oak and Hick- ory WOODED LAND, conveuient to the Canal, and within 3 miles of Georgetown, for sa'e. 100 acres in Pine, thickly set and of large growth, within 3 miles of Georgetown. The above will be sold on the most accommo- dating terms; or the privilege of cutting the wood at 2 reasonable price will be given on appli cation to BARNARD & BUCKEY, Georgetown dec 2 eotw O LET.—THE DESIRABLE THREE story Brick House on thesouth side of Bridge street, Georgetown, and now occupied b ir. Lansdale, U.8 N. The house is large and con- venient, and has a large garden attached to it. Possession can be given on or about the 18th inst, Apply to M. ADLER, Agent. dec 1-eo2w UR SALE OR RENT.—THAT DESIRA- ble residence on F street, between 20th and ‘21st, for the last Say urs occupied by the late 3M. Chubo, EB wesxion given immedi- ately. Inquire of RIGGS & CO au 12-eotf WELLING HOUSE IN G RGETOWN FOR RENT OR SALE.—'The house Is on Montgomery street, near Gay, centains 10 Rooms and Pantry. Hasa large garden and flower yard, smoke-house, and brick dairy; and has been newly painted, whitewashed and papered inside and out. Apply next door, to AN'FHONY SMITH. Possession immediately, dec 13-e03: (Inte!) UR RENT —A PARLOR AND CHAMBER handsomely furnished, in one of the most de- ble locations in the city; being very conveni- | dec ate eet “i ‘nt to the National, Browns’, and Dexter’s Hotel. is LE INVITES E be soap vols eget — rng a pomsye: EX body to call and examine the ao ee de- 5 ', Jas, &c, 80, several very pleas- te ent. LA 0 ant Chambers, at 46 Louisiana xvenue!, Footh ber ee ae Ma ee Seventh street. side, near 6th street. dec 2 Oe Ry OST—LAST NIGHT, ON NEW YORK ‘OR RENT —THAT LARGE AND AIRY avenue, H street, between 8th and 13th streets, House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th | a plainGOLD BRACELET. The finder will streets, over A. Hoover & Son's Shoe Store, suita- | be suitably rewarded on leaving it at this office. ble fora first-class Boarding-House. it is now dec 13 3! undergol, complete repair Possession given saa immediately Inquire of A. HOOVER & SON, INE EDITIONS, FINKLY BOUND, south side of Penn. avenue, between Oth and 7th of nearly every nglish and American au- ERE Sat | (ttae unectgted, teoluding miniature editions of og miniature ions < Store oj 8] y Mr. J.C. SHAFER, opposite the National Thea | 23, pales yy of th Grest Cures.—Citizens Read. Rheumati D. Bartle, No. 9 Myrtle street, says the EI him immediately. !—whole: and LAMMOND'S, retajl, dec 13 3t_ ____7th street. NAME TO THE SUBSCRIBER. LIVING Crear the Litte Falls, abovt 3or4 fo} | Se he shove sab is re weeks ago, two red match COWS,} 2s uence of the rain until ‘i with white fares and bellys, and white Yoo Es Dena eee ere spots. One of them bas one of her horns turned See ae me auanie aes: alittle downward, and the other bas a brand on dec 12-4 A sheen one horn The owner will please come forward, By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Bee) ean ween RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE fect COHN FRISE Bullding Lots.—By virtue of a deed of CONFECTIONERY trust bearing date the 29th day of March, 1855. FOR THE APPROACHING HOLIDAYS, | and recorded tn Liver J A. -, No 95. folios 33 OTWITHSTANDING THE HIGH PRICE | & sibs the subscriber will sell, at public sale, on of sugar, 1 will sell my CONFECTIONERY | FRIDAY, the 19th day of December, 185%, at 4 at the usual prices, viz: o’clcck p.m., at the Auction Store of Jas. C- PLAIN CANDY and MIXED DROPS at 25 | McGuire, on the corner of 10th street west and cents per pound Pennsylvania evenue, Lots Nos 29 and 30, in SUGAR PLUMS at 37} ceats per pound, usuaily | $7are No. $52, and Lots Nox tWand 11, in square sold by retailers at 50 cents No. 553, fronting Lots Nos. 29 and 30 62 feet six French BON BONS, including all kinds of | ices each on First street wes:, between P and French Confectionery, at 50 cents per pound, | “{ Streets north, by 117 feet deep toa thirty foot usually sold at 75 cents end $1 pound. alley, and Lots 10 and 11 fronting 57 feet each on O POUND and FRUIT CAKE, of which I shall | S‘reet north, between Ist and 3d streets west, by have a large assortment, manufactured of | 135 feet and 115 feet to a 30 foot alley. the verv best and freshest materials, orna- The above property ts situated ina ng ved im- mented fine and tastefully. proving part of the city, and offers a favorable Please give us a call, and don’t mistake the bia se ty for invesment or building place, No. 316 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th ‘erms of sale wili be: One third cash, and and 10th streets, next door to Iron Hall. the balance in six and twelve montbs, for notes dec 15-1m bearing interest, secured upon eet eign and if ~ - 2 not complied with in six days « the sale the CAKES AND CONFECFIONERY FOR property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, FOK THE HOLIDAYS. at the risk and expense of the defauiting pur- POTENTINI, NO. 279 PENNSYLVANIA | chaser. @ ave, south side, four doors west of 10th street, will have for exhibition and sale on Saturday, the Wth instant, the See and most elegant assort- ment of RICH ORNAMENTED FRUIT, POUND and FANCY CAKES ever offered in this city, which he pledges himself shall not be surparsed In the excellence of the materials of which the same shall be made, or ia the reason- abieness of price. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited tocall and view the splendid assortment of the above described Cakes. T. P. requests that his patrons and all desir- ing hin to furnish them with Cakes and Con- fectionery for the Holidays, will send the orders in time to be supplied without delay. Anticipating as he does an extravrdinary de- mand for the delicaciesJwhich he offers for sale. 2-dtJanl ES’ RETICULES, PURSES, Cabas. direct from the importer, consequently LAMMOND,S, th street. Ex Mayor of Camden, cured his rh \ jann, 499, Vine street, aye he t the Ol cured him. So says E, Rorth E-quth street. For sale in Washington byCHAS. STOTT. 8 dec 13-1w U7 Bran¢reth’s Pills.—The Weak, the Co! flions and Delicate, after y done makes the blood purer. The uerves commence in the arteries and terminate in the vetus, These pilin, as a first effect, act upon the ar- terial blood, Increasing thy ton, by which fraparities ‘are deposited in th they throw off such coilec- tions into the bow Kan, by the energy derived from Brandreth’s Pills, expels them from the aya em. When firat used, the pille may occasion griping, and even make the t feel worse ; thie mut be for the good to hieved without © applies to the man only occur where the Jed under & load of impure, tenacious tiv for afew 4 1 satiety the doing. The Girections should be eretoucd and followed, health and vi; will, in « majority of cases, be se- cured by the use of RRANDRETH'S Pills, Sold st 25 cents per box at 43 Canal street, Brandreth York; by T. W. byott & Sona, 132 north Second atreet, Philadelphia, and by medicine dealers gener- ally. nov %—tf ROSE’S BU tle. It — eects spoons yet sts in ashingten, Georgetown ‘a 5 ; dec 10-4m UST RECEIVED TO-DAY— FOURTH lot of LADIES’ FURS, fresh made, of well-dressed skins. Ladies in want should cail early, as we find the system of makin quick sales and small profits for cas! working extremely well. Call at STINEMETZ’s, d5-eotf 236 Pa. av, bet. 12th and 13th ats. TABLE CUTLERY. UcRh_ AS IVORY. WOOD AND HORN handle tableand dessert, Knives only, and Knives with Forks. Also, meat and game Car- vers, Steels, &c. These goods are manufactured expressly formy sales, commend them as — equal if not superior to any goods in the market. Cc. W. BOTELER 0c 22-20 fron Hall. it recovery of health. D'IVERNOIS HOTEL. R. 6. DIVERNOIS BEGS TO INFORM a¥i his friends and tbe public ag emp that he has now opened his new Hotel on Pennsylvants: avenue, between 17th and: 18th streets. This Establish ment is newly and elegantly furn- A cecal ished on the most modern an: with Salooas and Private Apartment Bar is supplied witn the choicest Wines and Liquors, Cigars, &c. Game and other delicacies in season Private Dinner and Supper Parties supplied and attended to in any part of - ‘able d’hote at 3 o’clock, on Sundays at ¢. nov 2%5-e03m ior tention of publ troubled with man. we cheerfully bear tes mony from persowal knowledge to their efficacy." —Balloa's Pictorial. “ They are « slmuple and elegant form for admin. Istertng, !n combination: ta ‘al esteem among Physicia Bronchial affections. piuw or All conveyancing at the expense of the purchas- er CHAS S WALLACH, Trustee. dec 3-2awkds JAS.C Mc6UIRE, Auct By JAS. cBUIRE, Auctioneer YRUSTEES’ SALE OF FRAME HOUSE and Lot.-—On MONDAY AFTERNOON, December 22, at 4 o’clock, the premises, b’ virtue of a deed of trust from Samuel Curson a! wife, dated June 8, 1852, and recorded in Liber J.A.38., No. 39, folios 22, 323, and 324, one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we shall sell parts of lots Nos 7 and § in square 119, beginning for the same at the distance of fif.y feet from tae north- east corner of the Squ+re on Seventh street north; and running thence west 200 feet to Eighth street, thence soutn by and with Kighth street twenty- five feet; thence east two hundred feet to Sevent street; thence North by and with Seventh street twenty-five feet to the beginning, together with the Improvements, consisting of 2 neat Two-story Frame Dwelling-house with back bul GAS FIXTURES. H. MILLER, SON & CO, ALEXAN- e dria, Va., keep constantly on hand a band- some variety of CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS, BRACKETS, Xe , from the factory of Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarantee to sell at the same prices —— — chasers at the salerooms on C! jut street, = adelphia. Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and decorated Paper Shades, in great ‘ Call and examine for yourselves. deo I- HE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND EXTEN- sive stock of Fancy Goods is at nd vocaliete for clearing and e. Sold by al! Druggiste. JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent, Gilman's Stima speedily cure chronic and ecute proven by hundreds who Lave cure spraing, 1 horses, for whicl Z. D. GILMAN, Proprieto: mg Liniment will Kheumatiom, as can be 4 it ia thie c 60 conta par boitle Astenishing Cure with enly one Het- TLE —Jos. B. Hail & Oo., says: Paesgvx Intx, Aroostook Co..Me, April 24, 1 “We herewith send you s certificate of a cure by the use of only one bottie of the German B: Mr. Clark to be a man of veracity, an@ have uo trath of biestery.”” Mesers. Jos. . Hal Co.—Geutlemen—In answer to your ty danghter, aged about 16 years, a pein tu her side for six or seven years, and about the of January last, was taken down ‘and confined to her bed. The pain in her side was very ae vere, besides being troubled with palus between her shoulilers and in ber breast, From reeding » number of cares per- formed by “Hoo! German Bitters,” 1 was induced to try It 1p her case, and sent to your store and purchased one bottle. She bad taken {t buts few days when she becan to improve, sud uow, after taking only one bottle, she ta enjoy- tng better health than she has for years. She feels no pain tm her side or iu any part of her body, and attributes her cure entirely to the Germas Bitters. ‘Selmon Brook, Aroostook Co., Me. WM. CLARK, it. Sep1-smr Impertant te the Ladi Dr. Du y FEMALE PILL8.—The combi; of Lngredi- Pills are y harmless. Their efficacy and m AL extensive practice of over thirt; he directions Lave been strictly fol. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises JOHN W. McKIM, RICH. H. CLARK, nov 13-law&ds JAS. C. McGU } Trustees. RE, Auct. LAMPS—LAMPS. WTAR, FELLOWS & CO's, PATENT REGULATOR LAMP S'TANDS unrivaled as veing the cleanest, safest, and yives the best light of any Lamp of the kind ever invented. We have now a very handsome assortment of the above, as well as all other kinds of Lamps on hand, which we will sell at very low p’ . HOWELL & MORSELL- ; aD Sor Pn reliev int! the change of life. Tuoy will care the Whit, ‘obstructions arising from eold, exposure of any causes = esed sucessfully as's Preventive. Call epon THE LAKES, decl 905 Penn avenne. M. SNYDER & SON. Bankers, _ UY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, STOCKS, BONDS, and othes ay receive Deposits, furnish Drefts, make tions, and negotiates Time Paper LAND oe ape wi atall times buying ap Land Warnes will lorate them, on commianion, in Nebraska and Minnesota Territorys, W iscon- sin, Lowa, and Missour!_ . M. SNYDER & SONS Bank, dec 15-I1m No 388 National Botel Building. _ ia UPPOSEKED TO BE STOLEN—A FINE Ss ing red COW, with borns, blind in one eye, with whi'e back, ne tall and both bind legs speckled face and thighs; brought to ale for sale on the evening of Fri justant. The owner of seid Cow is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take by way, the agent, and get s Circular for rect from London, many of them ri illustra- | dec 12-8w No, 323 C st., bet. 6tb und 7th. JAS. i. JOBNSON, Buteher, Price: with rections. Sold wholesale tre. Inquire on the premises. (0-e0! | —————— = e he- . retail ro le Meco a & Setie-cott | ted. deoit) FRANCK TAYLOR. NEW YorK LEDGER FOR 20:8 @enire Narke:, <r cor. 45 and P sts. south. samceL B. WAITE, 528 Beveuth street, Wash Cs = E BON XON, FOR THE LADIES,— December ; containing Orion the Gold Beater, dec 15-3t* and R. 8. T. CISSEL, Georgetown ; to whom ail ord Pp’ ST TOOTH BRUSHES —a LARGE This work »s a Book of Fashion, has no| and Mrs. Ingrubam’s new story. called Sereh $5,000 Corpe SN ee han peat assortinen of these new and usefol articles | equal Yankee Notions for January, and all the | Percival. Be sure you get this unrivalled raper RESRATION B5Otk = aes 'N. B.—Bee signature op the box; tocounterfeititisfor | NOW ppening at See great Brush Emporium. Dagaxiogs, FERGUSON, at FERGUSON'S, ration of Wesningeae B ow ‘peat | dec THE LAKES, 64 Penn. avenue, | dec 12 496 Seventh dec 12 496 Seventh street | fen S—tf @