Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1856, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURMAY.. December 27, 1856. Av THE OFrice RY WAT NOT arrman sBOULD FE OFHARWiAg INRY TES WEEKLY STAB Read the rich tales and sketches on the out- side of our Weekly, entitled “The Singular Manner in which Mr. Rollins Fetl in Love and Got Married,’’ “‘ Buying Out a Pedlsr,” “ Ma- jority on the Wrong Side,’ “Popping the Questior,”’ #2, &c. On the inside will be found a great variety ef Washington gossir, Jate foreign news, personal items, &c.. &c. «Terms, $1.25 per year, or 3 cents per num- ber at the cou: SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Uwiow discusses, in an elaborate ar- ticle, tho late election ia nvis, coming to the conclusion that the State gave a conaider- able majority for the Kansas-Nebraska act. The vote in the State fr electors stood for— Buchapan.... « 105,344 er Giving, it will be noticed by the way, Col. Richardson 1,299 votes more than were given to Mr. Buchanan. Judge Morris ran as the Americsn candidate fur governor. He was aly known in the State as iufavor of the Feople of the Territories deciding the questicn of slavery for ihomselves, which alienated from him about one balf of his party vote, as it was given to Mr. Fillmore. This half, or the greater portion of it, was thrown to Col Bissell, giving him the increased voto over Col. Fremont, giving him the full anti-No braska vote of the State, and electing him by & plurality over Richardson of some four or five thou:and Tho vcte on the main issue then stood, for— Richardson (Nebraska). Morris (de) s<ccces Total Nebraska vote.... Bissell (anti Nebraska) - Leaving a majority of........ 14,512 for the prirciple of the Kansas- Nebraska bill, independently of any frauds that may have m perpetrated in the northern counties The Jutel/igencer cays “The astute agent: of the New York press are to sharp fer the Washington cflicials. The recent Uritish treaty, communicated to the Senate ia cow fidence by the President a few days ago, spypeared as large as life ina New York joarnai on Wednesday. How it got out is not cur business, nor is the incident any thing new The nature of this trouty ic a matter of much public interes!, and we should be glad to make its provisions known to our teaders, if we could do so with propriety ; bat we should not feel at liberty to take advant- age of its irregular promulzation, even if we were satisfied cf its authenticity.’ It ia worthy of note that every such previous Viols'ion of the secrecy of the confidentiz! com- munications of the Executire to the Senate has been traced, under whatever administration it eccurred, to some Senator of the opposition ‘We see no reason to conceive that this one had a differeat origin. Such violations of conG- dence are inherent in the constitution of the Senate of the United States and grow out of thenatural propensity on the part of politicians to make points against an administration, so long as there is an opposition party in the Senate. Such revelations will be made when- ever its members fancy that by making them they may be abte to embarrass their political advorzaries The Intediegencer also ecatains the follow- ing note that expisins itself. Viz Vireixia, December 24 To the Edator of the Natronai Intelligen- car L see it stated by Mr. Stuart, of Michi- an, that President Pierce will receive under . Evans's bill $16,000 The honorable Ser- ator is clearly mistaken. The father of the President wos, I am informed, a lieutenant in the service, ard his balt-pay, even if he lived to 1526. would amount to a little wore than $5,000. As a claimant under the bill, desirous to relieve it of all unnecessary preju- dice, I ask leave, through your columns, to make the correction. 8. oe WASHINGTON NEWS D GOSSIP. An Inevit.biiity —The Intelligencer of this morning contains Colonel Benton’s Xmas contribution. The world has come to lock as regu:arly for that distinguisked gentleman’s lucubra:ions in the columns of our venerable cotemporary, a: for thoze of Gecrge Washington Parke Custis on each recurring 4th of July. They write alike, both aiming to instruct the Present generation by the example (history) of by-goue ages. While the Coionel is the more critical of the two, the sage of Arlington is the more aceeable gorsip, as hard as the former ie to be beaten in that line. We shall, however, lay them both out on Monday, with the contributios to the literature of the day which the Hon Joxn Barxry will give to the world through the Star's columns. Mr. Custis discourses of the men of other days, while Col. Benton pays his attentions (a3 in the Intelli- gexcer of this morning) always exclusively to the Iadies—we beg the gallant Colouel’s par- don—wemen, of a by gone century. Mr. Bar- *2Y, on the other hand, wil! embrace both the Igdies and gentlemen of the past age. Thus, his reminisences and revelations will be like those of bis tw» distinguished rivals and com- panions—only a little more so. The Colonel evidently profited by bis so recent affiliations with tho ; ciem of New England, as he terns up bis virtuous noze at the * ladies’ cf the ccurt and times of Charles the Second Mr. Barwey shootzabead of bim, far ahead ef him, indeed, by eh time of the & the m- { Eurepean courts have been all ef one kidrey. While beth are down on ancient dames, it will be perceived that beth, with rouls burning with commendabie gallar- try, are ardent worshippers cf the youth beauty and purity of the sea cf our owncoua- try and times, af seen througa their entbusi- astic sy ectacles. Apropos The gallant Culouel seems to have learned cther useful lessons in the course of bis late New England tour We quotea recent cumber of the New York Tvs “In reply to an application from an aaso- ciation in this city, Col. Benton stated that he bad never received any psy for his lectures, and never would, but the Boston people bad complimented him by wakiog bim a present ef two bundred «liars for a lecture, and that @ similar cow would be satisfactory to him. There rming Bentonian sim- plieity im thi. nethod of getting over the awhwardne to distinguished a gentlewan * receiving psy, like a common lec- turer, for bis servicer.’ P S. We were etruck with the fervor of the Cclorel's piety, «s evinced, in h indig- Rant rection of the term “lady” because, forsooib. it waz nvt to be found in the Serip- tares, o which asa matter of course he resorts Tegu ary thiice daily, by way of diawiag from them the remarkable quantity of the Wing that from the Charle: nd to the present mes milk of human kindness which he invariably bestows in his writings om those to whom he does not cotton A correspondent, just as we go to press, however, knocks bis ‘‘lady’’ Serip- tural reading into the middle of next week, a8 follows Mr. Benton, in the Intelligencer of this morning says the word /ady is mia the Bible, He is in error, as tho following passages show: Judges 5. 22. Her wise /adres answered her. Esther 1. 18 Likewise sball the /adves of and Medea say this day unto all the king's princes, which bave hsard of tho deed of the queen. Isaiah 47; 4. Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, 0 daughter of the Chaldeans ; for thou shalt no more be called the /ady of the kingdom. Is; ial 47:7. And thou saidet Zi shall be a lady foreve 2John: lL. The eidet unto the elect /ady, and her children, whom I love in the truth. 2dorn.5 And now I beseech thee, /ady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee. The Naval Board Question —There exists at this time the following vacancies in the United States naval eervice. Viz: sixteen lieutenantcies, one commandership, and four captaincies. The President having mate no nomivations to fill them, the newspaper men around us have put in print a number of ru- mors with reference to his intentions, &c , in this connection, which are attracting much at- tention, more especially among those imme- ; diately interested in the service, whose name is legion. We hve, therefore, taken pains to inform curze!lf upon the subject as correctly as possible, and have come to the conclusion that if the bill pending before Congress to institute aboard of inquiry to ascertain and report the grounds of the action of the late naval Retiring Board in the case of each officer retired, fur- loughed and dropped on their recommond tion, passes, the nominations will not be made. Otherwise, from ail we can learn, we think it Probable that the vacancies in auestion will be filled shortiy by the nomination of a suf- ficient number of those who have suffered under the decisions of the Iate board, who can satisfy the department that the tribunal erred in their particular cases. If the new board be created, that action on the part of Congress Will be regarded by the President, it is to be presumed, as a request to let such of the re- tired teke their chances before it, as may court its investigations Nicaragua.—The steawer Tennessee sailed from New York for San Juan del Norte on Wednesday last, carrying out $2.000 worth of provisions for Walker's army—a poor re- mittance indeed, tu bo the result of the “great meeting and public sympatby’’ with accounts of which whole pages of the huge journals of the Empire City not long since teemwed. She also took out 300 emigrants, clad, for the most part, according to the Herald, in the deserip- tion of ventilated pantaloons co fashionable in the vicinity of the Fivo Points. No attempt was made by the authorities to interfere with her sailing, insomuch as hor owners gave assurances that they had prevented some four hundred (fil- libusters) from going on board who were with- out tickets, and Gen'l Wm. L. Cazneau (who has a contract with Walker for colonizing Nicaragua) gave similar assurances that the 300 sent out by his agents were fona fide in- dustrial emigrants. No arms other than such as all citizens are at all times privileged to take with them were on the chip, nor were there ear marks other than the Ged-foreaken appearance and attributes of her live cargo, to lead to the impression that cho was about to violate the neutrality law. Under the cir- cumstances—no information having been laid against her—of course she was permitted to depart in peace. It is to be presumed that the authorities of the United States, if the colonists in question go to fillibustering in- stead of laboring, on reaching Nicaragua, will take due care that no more are allowed to do part under the same pretence. Our private opinion ie that Walker will cheat General Cazneau out of bis ‘ 300 industria! emigrants’ in ventilated pantaloons. The Marine Hospitals —The Secrotary of the Treasury hae lately caused to be printed a set of rules and regulations for the govern- ment and management of the numerous U. 8. Marine Hoepitals, which have thus been sys- tematized. They were prepaied, we hear, by himeelf, after careful study and earnest ex- amination, and will. doubtless, in their bene- ficial effects on the public interest and that of the sick and disabled seamen for whose ac- commodation the hospitals in question are intended, serve greatly to increas2 the popu- larity of the hospital system, into which the Government has gone solargely. Among other noteworthy features of these rules ia one pre- viding good reading for the minds of the pa- tients, end anotber providing for the (unpaid) services of visiting boards compured of gentle- men of high character and suitable attain ments. Already two of these honorary boards have been appoirted—for the Mobilo hospital as follows, viz: T. Sanford (collector of the port), Kev. Allan McGlashan, C.!. James D. Deas, and Dr. J.C. Nort. For the Chicago hospital. Philip Conley (ollector of the port), Dr J.V.Z Blaney, Aarcn Haven and And’w Harvey, E:qs. Instructions have been sent to the collectors in whoce districts similar institutiors are loca- ted, to, if possible, induce gentlemen of competency to serve on such boards. We trust that they will be everywhere successful Important Action of tho General Land Ofico.—The Cummiscioner of the General Land Office has directed the suspension of pre emp- tion entries on lands withdrawn from market fer railroad purposes in Wisconsia We are advised thst this course has been determined on upen representations from sources entitled to credit, to tho effect that speculators and others uothowe fide pre-emptors, are prepared, ard will attewp! by means of fraudulent claims, to get possession of vaivable landa along the line or route of the propored new raii” road in Wiszonsin. The Department has there fore directed the district offices in Wisconsin to suapend for the present, and, until further crders, all entries by pre-emption based upun settlements made a/t+r the receipt of the order on apy of the lands enhanced by tho general withdrawal from market in view of the pro- visions of the law of 5d June last {or railroad purpeses The Avenue —The comparative mildness of the temperature of the atmosphere and the bright sun of yesterday afternoon, caused Penasylvania avenue to swarm with fashion- able pedestrians, amonz whom was intermin- gled youth and beauty, as well as distinction, in great profusion. A holiday smile wreathed hundreds of faces. We have :arely seen this now celebrated street wear, so generally, the aspect thet has given it iti fame. The Holidays. — oth Houses adjourned over yesterday until Tuesday, when they will doubtless go through but the form of assem- bling ; adjourning over immediately until Friday next. Such has been the history of their Christmas week since the foundation of the Government, and such will continue to be its history notwithstanding the existence of their new compensation law—it being “hard,” the world over, ‘to teach old dogs new tricks.”” The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 26th December, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— Texas debt warrants..... $1,970 20 For the Treasury Departient. 49 998 80 For the Interior Department 225,697 43 For Customs..cccssresseeseeveee 43,464 56 War warrants received and en- $iUR ccnsétccesccsssaaes cvese SAE SL Warrepay warrantsreceivedand 8 entered...++. ee 21,189 47 From miscollaneous sources.+++++ 70 23 —_ sO OO Oo CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. Is tae House, yesterday, after we went to press, Messrs. Cobb of Alabama, and Oliver of New York, advocated the enactment of the bill for the relief of Emeline Porter, widow of Commodore David Porter; and then, on motion of Mr. C. the said bill was recommitted. The House next went into Committee on the private calendar, Mr. Haven in the chair. When the Committee rose, bills forthe relict of James Harrington and Mary Ann Clarke were reported back with favorable recommen- dations, and were duly passed. Bills for the relief of Andrew A. H. Knox aud Joseph A. Campbell were subsequently rejected. And then the House adjourned un- til Tuesday next. aS ae Miss May’s Engagemont in London. {Foreign Correspondence New York Time: } In a late letter I mentioned the fact that Mies May, of Washington, had just signed a six months’ contract with Mr Lumley, man- ager of the [talian opera at London. Your readers, porhaps, know that Miss May is cousin to the popular army officer of that name, and niece to Mr. Gales, of the National Intelligen- cer. For the last three or four years Miss May has been studying Italian music in Eu- rope under the best masters, mostly in Italy. Vor a year past she has been in Paris She is accompaniad by her mother and sister, like herseif, admirers of music and accomplished mnusicians Recently Miss May had been invited to auditions before the juries of the Grand and Italian Operas in this city. At the Grand Opera, which represents the Wrench school, you know the jealousy which prevails against Ttalian music and the Italian stylo. Miss May sang on the stage of the Grand Upera before this jury, composed of Messrs Royer, the leader o: the orchestra; Hector, Berlioz, Au- ber, Halevy. Scribe, and other eminent musi cians, and they were unanimous in their ex- pressions of admiration of Miss May’s voice. They advised her to take lessons in the I’rench school and study to pronounce well the French language, and they would hear her again. I accompanie| Miss May to this trial of her voice, and was thus a witness to her success. At the Italiens there was a still more em- phatic admiration of her voice, and M Calzado at ones made a proposition to introduce her, first asa cubstituteand thon asa prima donna, on his stage. The number of prima doonas already engaged precluded him from giving her that position at onco. Miss May tefused this proposition, and it was while further ne- gotiations were going on between her and M. Caisado that Mr. Lumley arrived ia Paris in search of artists for his next opera season at her Majesty's Theatre He went to sce Miss May, heard her sing, and at once offered her an engagement which came up to hez expecta- tions, and she accepted it. The principal and only serious criticiam L buve heard made Miss May's siaging is in regard to her vocal n. Without pretend ing to defend this t of ber education, in justice to her it must be stated that it is not so tuch a want of talent or the power to van- quish the defect, ua an impationce on her part to try her voice before the public Itis sim ply & want ef study, and will be overcome by time and practice. Sbe bas too much of the natural impetuosity of her country In the higher notes Miss May is unsurpassed by any finger on the stage. Her falsetto notes are also remarkable for their purity and sonorous- ners. Toa fine torm and selt assared, coin manding presence, Mies May unites a beauty of face which cannot fail to add materially to her success in her musical career The great success of the Williamzes and Murdock at London makes the moment an auspicious one for Miss May’s /chut before a London audience. American actors, Ameri- can books and American scngs are just now the vogue there. Wo hope that Miss May’s debut will contribute to tho increase of this transatlantic reputution. | ee COMMITTEE ON THE AN nual Supper appointed by the Columtia T raphical Docie.y are requested to meet THIid EVENING, at 755 o'clock, at Kioman’s, 7th street dec +7 Boa *E JOHN LANAHAN will preach a Sermon at Wesey Chapel (the second of the course) to the Young Men’s Christian As- sociation on SABBATH NIGHT next, the 2th jastant. Subject: “The Bible—2 Divine Reve- lation.”’ it H_STKEET CHURCH, he Rev BY. Birtinger, of Prosp a1ll, Va , will preach in the seveotn treet wsesbyterian Church, (island ) FO-MOR- satlia m,and 3p m. The puviic are l@iiy invited to attend 1t* Boe bekcu OY THE ASCENSION, » (Prot Epis ,) on H street, between 9th and l0th, Rev HENRY STaNnuey, Rector. Ser- vices every Suaday atila m and3% p m_ For Fews or seats apply to the Sexton 1t® saat ot tak hie cisco re Been GAN DEDICATION CONCERT BY SLEY CHAPEL CHOIR, as- sisted by tbe best musical ‘alent of the eltv, under the direction of Prof J. @. Danii, TUESDAY E.ViNING, December 30th, atthe New Wesley Chapel, corner of Sth and F streets. cents; to be hed at the door. —_—<—<$< $$ $< —— ane LECTURES.--ON MONDAY, December 29th, by Jno R. THomrson, Esq , Editor of the southern Literary Messenger, Richmond, Va. Subject—‘Enropeen Journalism *? Lccture will commence at quarter before S o'clock. The public are respectfully in- vited dec 27-2t <r DOMINICK’S CHURCH —a > Charit: Sermon, in aid of the funds of the Young Catbotic’s Wriend Society, will be eachet fn this Church on SUNDAY MORN- ING, the 28th tnstant, at iL o'clock, by the Rev. Father Lyxcu, ef Georgetown College dec at FISTREROS OFFI YON. December 21, = TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCEKN otice js hereb: ven thet lHeenses for buicher's Usaud for Lucksters, also leenses for dogs, expire on the Jist instant, aad that the same tbe mnewed within tend: ys Sao. bh. DOUGLASS, dre 26 dtJanio Register CERVYSICHORE BATTLE IS RAG ING—TUE TEKPSICHORECLOUB IN ITS MIDST --fhe members of the 'ferpst chore Club most respcetfinlly aunounce to thetr ne ous fends th y will givetbelr Annual Ballon MONDAY ENING, December 29th, 1856, at Cobumpta Hate, Capitol HL. Nothing will be left unaone to make thts the grandest Ball ef the season Withers’s Band Is engaged dec 24-3t F WASHINGTON GaAs- JMPANY. Washinctox, —NOTICE TO sTOCK- December 15, 1856 HOLDERS.-—Pursnant to the reruirements of its charter, a meeting of the stockholders of the Washington Gas-Light company, for theelection of Directors for the year 1857, will be held at this office on MONDAY) the 5th day of January next, at? o'clock p. in by order; dec l5-eo3w J. F_ BROWN, Sect Kes XES.—NOTICE TO DELIN QUENT TAX PAYERS CoLuxsctor’s UrFice, November 21, 1856. All Persons who have failed to pay thefr ‘Taxes due the Corporation of Washington will please take notice that the advertisement for the sale of property liable for the same will be made about the Ist of January, 1857 Itis hoped that an early attention will be paid to this subject by all conceraed, as a neglect todo so will add heavy expenses to the amount of the taxes now due. JOHN M. McCALLA, nov 22-dt31 Dec Collector. (fF F BOOKS FOR THE NEW YEAR—A ood variety, and beautiful styles; very che . PERGUBON’S, 496 7th ctreete WHAT WE WANT TEE PEOPLE Ker KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Hourekeepers about to commence Housekeepin; that the first, second, third and and those te bear in mind fourth rooms of LIST OF LETTERS ts i Office, Washington, D.C., Remaining inthe Best ce ee agton, [Ordered to be advertised in the s Became ” to the foll section of the our large and spacious warehouse are filled to | Star) agreeable the newspaper having their utmost capacity with every description of b- CABINET FURNITURE and House-furnish- | te piscalnsenes Styiney Fore PS ing foods generally, to which we respectfully invite the attention of those in want of bargains Houses isbed throtighout wi-h every article in the housekeeping line vert ciifar fot casi, or to punctual dealers at the usual credit Call at the ‘‘ Housexgerer’s Emronitm’’ andexamine our stock before purchasing. Our motto is— “ Quick sales and small Reet Mg BONTZ & COOMBS. dec 1-3m 7th street, between I and K. | <i ESSORS’ NOTICE.—THE voters of the severe] Wards will plesse take notice that the Assessors will attend at the eae designated below, from 10 o’clock a. m to o'clock p m.every day. except Sundays and Christmas day, from the 15th to the 31st of this month. inclusive, forthe purpese of revising and correcting the poll lists: First Ward—Samvuel Redfern’s, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 19th street. Second Ward—J B Wiliiamson’s, 413 10th st. west between G and H streets north Third Ward—J. M Downing’s, 517 L street north. between 7th and th streets west. Fourth Ward—City Hall. Fifth Ward—B F Dyet’s, 600 New Jersey ave- hae nue, between D and south Sixth Ward—Ofiice of 8.8 Briggs, K street south, between 8th and Sth streets east. Seventh Ward—Peter Hepburn, jr., 85 F strett south, between Sth and 9th streets west. dec 10-4 ALLOONS, DOLLS, GAMES, ENGRAV- ings, &e,' at MCLAUGHLIN & COS. EW YEAR'S PRESEN [3, at Nidece7 MeL A UGHLIN’S JOHN F ENNIS. TTORNEY AT LAW AND COMMIs- soner of the U. 3 Court of Claims for the District of Columbia. dec 27-16t lished in Washington: list of letters remaining office In soe | be ished once only news| fis em Es ity in the i wee! or circulation within the —— of the delivery of said office, to be decided by the postmaster at such office.} Braytleld, Mary Barry, Miss 5 C Cockérell@,Mre § M Mason, Mre Elize Drew, Ellen D. a Darter, Ma MS Dainge: field, Mies Myers, Mre John Dalton, Mre Susan Mabry, Bridget DeJansen, Mrs Relt, Mr Burrougts, Silas ash, O . 5. And be it further enacted, That the Sze. A eit furt: tT ¢ ity, town, or village, where news- ge ? shall, hereafter, be P per which, being il have the largest , shai @@ Persons applying for letters in the following list, will please say they are ADVERTISED. LADIES’ LIST. Adats, Rebecca = Ellis, MreC M Mackeral, Eveline to) Allan, Mar! x ra McNavara, Mrs M Adama, we u Praca! atce Jane M McCalley, Mise M Allison, Susan Fishe:, Emi'y 2B Newman, Mise P Boil, Sarah rs Pege, Mre B Boyd, Mary Ann Koop, mrp Cathrine Krion, Mary C Hoghes, Mre ey 7 Bradford, Exiline Hough, Mre RK Stone, Rilza Smetch, Miss Annie Hoprise, Mary Saustch, Miss Irish, Serah J ‘ Rachel Smith, Sareh E Chase, Harriet Saeoe aoe E _ Sheckels, MreJ L Ritrabech M Slatford,SusannabG Thompson, alice 4 Taylor, Mee E Lucas, Mary Taylor, ure a8 Lewis, Mary P e, Mary? Morton, Mre Thos W: Mattingly, Eliza MAayer, Mise S H Murry, Mre Sete Middieton, Mre 8 INITIALS.—Miss E. J. C.; Mra. Emme BB. L, GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Allen, Thos Mlardey, Thee Fickless, 8 L bis, BS agemaon, Robert Noyes, Jos L fietss Heran, Gen 2 Normile, Jno uD Noyes, IT Stemmed Royer, Geo B Hamfiton, Lt Jno 2 Mohit, @ W Marrts, JC offe RM Hateh, J Ts Py pte; Hi jarwood, _Office No 22 Louisiana avenue Baker, M c . Hacwood, Jas, ea gg SR Se ag JP ES a ore tes 5 . QLEIGH RUNNERS.—-ONE DOZEN | hrows, 7s Harmon, James | O'Bries, Martin | \ ralrs Sleigh Runners, Swan patterh, Just re- | Beban, James H —— — Gosnivas.. ived, and for saie low. bi Sete 4 1m. — a paths Soe Brosnaban, High Hutchins, George Phillipa, ELVANS & THOMPSON, 7 Page. . * 326 Penn. avenue. 20) REWARD—WILL BE PAID FOR the return of a liver-:olored SETTER PUP to Vernon Hall Reta a J. H. MIDDLETON. PAPIER MACHE WORK Folios, Albums, Card Trave, &c., for sale ‘ow at No 29, rt sts. = J McLAUGHLIN & CO. Pexees FOR CASH CAN SAVE AT least 10 per cent. by buying their Groceries, Teas, Wines, I.iquors, Flour. &c, &c . at the Cheap Cash Store, corner of 9th and E streets, Cail and sce. ive JUS. W. DAVIS. NEw OFFICIAL CONGRESS DIRE! TURY: containing the Nams an Resi- dences of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives for the present seasion of Con ress, and other veluable information Jnst pub- ished by TAYLOR & MAURY, ec 27 Bookstore near 9th street. SPECIAL NOTICK—THE SUBSCRIBER having made some Important changrs In bis bustoess, it becomes absolutely necessary that all unsettled accounts sbould be elosed either by cash or notes atshort dates With this view, all Persons baving bills with him will bave them rendered previous to the Ist of January. with the hore that they will be promptly responded to, and save him the expense and annoyance of resorting to other means of collecting JAS. C. McGUIRE, on and Commission Merchant. JEWELRY SAVED. WPUAT VALUABLE PATENT, BOLMEAD’S Shield, forthe protection against ions or ab straction of Breastpins and Brooches, wil! ina few dayn be offered to the pub!ic forsale. Per sons having valuable pins shoud not fall to have One, as it tsa perfect safegua.d Special reference may be hed by calling at the National Hotel, between the hours cf 10 ana 3 Rights for sale, by dec 27-3t® 8.8. HICHOK BE UTIFUL Boxes, Desk Card Re eivers, dee 27-6 Au OLUTION VE COPAR SRSHIP EXISTING UN- der the frmof BRIDGET & HALL wardis solved by mutual consent on the 22d of Decem- ber MR JOHN F. BRIDGET will still carry on the business, at the old stand, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and 6th streets, at which place he will he ready to wait on his old friends Cepbas, Thos C.oper, 8M. Fishback, Jos = May, JuoS Francis, Jno F meathain, Jno Foster, Heurs Mitchel, Jno Farmer Henry T Foster, Geo J Fitch, F Glover, Wm R Girvey, ECK Gireudau, C A Gilman, Chas Greech, DC Pelham, Geo B Potter, EB Richa esse, FG Huo’, Lin B Hirsh, David Read, Reed, Capt Wm H Reeve, N Ruppert, Mr Hi Isham RAS Richardson, Wm M Irving, Chas Wm i Robinson, Beary Richardson, G A Russell, Col GC F Livingston, tC Lyons, 8 E3 Lee Mr Tovejoy. Owen 2 Lee, ME Lepiey, M fan ‘roth, Rev LL. Southwick, Dr GW Stewart, Geo © Trowbridss, Pret W P2 Thorpe. W Thompéon, Waady & Talbot, WI Trompson, 8 © Thompson, J 0 Topping, J Thornberry, Jno Thair, JS Tiffany, Gen 2 hy, Jos B Mactey dt Miller, James Manot, J A Middleton, Jeft Murphy, James Mu M Moore, Beary Borris, GN Mina, Joo & Son Myers, FM Wiihames, Willis L* Whitaker, Ww A Moore, DY. Martin, C H& W Mineel, Chas McLerav, CG TO TItCE.—IN MAKING THIS PUBLIC | ® M-Farisne, Wm R Webster, Col All» acknowledzment of the liberal patronage ex tendedto me, [ wonld inform my friends and customers that thelr accounts wili be rendered to January ist, 1557, and shall consider it positive proof of their good wil and friendsh'p if they tetle the same elther by cash or notes at short dates JOHN MARKRITER, dec t nextio Odd F+llows’ Hail, 7th st. NEW YEARS’ GIFTS FOR THE LADIES. ADAME PRIBRAM& DAUGHT®RGIVE ihelr thanks to the ladies of Washi ton and its vicinity for their patronsre a loform them that they have received a fin st of Velvet and Fancy BUNNETS, cnda new stvle of HEAD-DRESSES, which they in- tend to sell for gifts, at cost price ‘They also have a portion of v handsome Bonneis, from $250 to $5. No. 277 Pa. avenue, between 10th and Lith sts. dec 27+tistJan TO MERCH ANTSAND OTHERS. M\HE UNDERSIGNED TENDERS BIS Ser- vices as Collector, and to cxecute any desc. ip- tion of writing with neatness and dispatch. Bitls entrusted to him will receive prompt at- tention ond Immediately upon the receipt of mon- ey. returns will be made Orders may be left at the Stationery Store of Wm F. Bavly, Pennsyivania avenue, between 11th and 12th streets, cr at my residence 10th, be tween G and H streets des 27.6t JAMES F. TUCKER. TO CONFECTIONERS. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UN- til the Ist day of February next for the exclu- sive privileg: of seliing confectiovery and other refreshments (except intoxicating drinks) at the third Pxhibition ef the Metropoliian Mechanics? Institute, to be opened on the 24 and close about the %th ef March next ‘The bidder must agree to fit up the space allet ted to bim ina creditable style and {u barmony with the general decoration of the hali. He must alo give satisfactory evidence of bis ability to fornish articles of the best quality Address the undersigned, Superintendent of the Exhibitlon, at his otfice, 401 F s reet. cor of 7th dec 27-e0tFebl CHAS. F STANSBURY PiANO PORE TUNIN B. ?. DENNIS, TUNER AND REGULATOR 'e of the Piano Forte, from Chickering & Sons, Boston, begs leave to call the attention of the public to the poneetan 3 recommendations from Lhalberg and Gottschala: This js to certify that i can with great conf- dence recommend Mr_B F. Dennis as wae ‘Funes of the Plano Forte The Grand Piano used by me at my concerts In this city was tuned by Me B.F. benpis. and, in my opinion, he is fully capable ef sustaining his present position, as ene that thoroughly understands his profce- sion S. THALBERG. Wasbirgton, December 26th. I certify that Mr. B. F. Dennis is an excellent Tuner of the Plano, and most competent in rez - ulating anos. Itaffieds me great plrasure to recommend him most particularly to the public and the profession L. GoTTSCRALK Washington, December 22d. “THE LAKES" FANCY SAZAAR, AMUSBIM of curious and elegant Jewelry, Paney Goods, Perfumery, and Better Clas Toys! Next tc Patent Office this fairy like MPLE OF PASTE demands the attention of the visitor to the Amer- ican Capitol. Like the Patent Office, It contains something exquisite from every section of tre Globe. Every Kingdom of Nature bas been rifled every Laboratory of Art been subsidised-—every Talent aud Taste been concentrated there— where the gems of India vie with the perfumes of Arabia in absorbing the eochanted visitor with the excellence of materials an@ handicraft dis- played. Stu, unilke the Patent Ottice, you may purchase what you please, and on revsonable terms . Go and enjoy sights which dazzle with beauty, and scents whcse aroma is rapture to breatbe. SPECIAL NOTICE, ‘ NHOSL OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO have accounts with us are notified that they are made offand will be rendered to the 3ist ir- stant We doearnestly request that they will come forward as early as possible and settle by cash, or notes at short dates. as itis very impor- tant that all accounts should be closed to ist Jan- miWe take this occasion to return our thanks to those many customers who buy libera!ly of us for cash, and those who Pay their bills promptly, and hope to merit their increasing confidence and liberal patronage by giving our strict attention to business, and keeping constantly in store a well assorted stock of goods of the best class. Te those who do be settle est ee promptly, when requested to do so. we shall discontinue it hs COLLEY & SEARS dec 27-6t 583 7th st., 3 doors north Pa. a $5 24th instant, be:ween the Kall road station and 2d street east, oes apparel, several books, an through Post Office Wa T —President Nat'l Typozraph’! Society; Colum- mp No. 1, 1. 0. O. F., Minteter of Veuzuela; Be: JAS, G. DERRBTT, P. M. REWAR U.—LOST OR TAKEN FROM a heck, on the evening of the Black Leather TRUNK, contain in bonnet box bonnet, all marked K.G. Prout. The above reward will be peid for the delivery of the Trunk and contents, or such information as may feed to its recovery. . PROUT, 25-2 Corner 4th st. east and Va. ave. —<—<—<$<—$—<$$<$—$——— AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT aND sold at 76 Louisiane avenue, opposite the Hay Market N B. Willeall forthem by addressing as ab: ve dec 26-e0'm* EW YEARS’ GIF €8.—LADIES’ WORK Boxes, Cabas, Leather Reticules, Purses. Cups and Saucers, Flower Vases, Bead Baskets, &c, at 3t LAMMOND’S, 7th street R. P, JACKSON, ATTORNEY ATLAW, Gifice No. 155 Bridge street, ceorgetewn, ILL ATTEND TO CASES IN THE CIR- cult Court and the Court of Claims; to the examina ion of Titles to Property. the [nvestinent of Money tn Real Estate, Conveyancing, and all other business requiring the services of an At- torney. dec 23-2w — {PECTAULES LOST—ON THURSDAY night of last week, a pair cf gold mounted SPECTACLES: Was lost in or near the National ‘rhestre. They were ina black case and the owners name en- gravea on the bows. Whoever may have the Spectac’es and will hand them in at the Ticket Office of the Theatre, or the Ster Office wiil re- cteve ample pay for his trouble. dec 26-2t* 10 AND INSPECT THE ELEGANT AS. sortment of artictes for Christmas, at THE BAZAAR, 501 Pa. ave, dec 26-2t west of Adams Express Oifice. A CARD OF THANKS, | For emceee 481 SEVENTH STREET, RE- turns his sincere thanks to the citizrns end strangers for their increased patronage, and would inform them that he Is now opening a large and beautiful collection of Fancy Goods sultable for New Years Presents. dec £6-3t * * * * * * * * THE STARK REPORTS ALL RIGHT! Crt. AT LEVY’S, No. 367 PA. AVENUE, opposite National Hotei, where you will find the folowing fine articl«s— Fresh selected Figs and Maccaron! Layer and Bunch Reisins Fine soft and hard shell Almonds Nantz Currants, Sweet Oi! Fancy boxes of Pruves Stem and Pie Prunes. Port Wine Pure juice Madeira W ine Sweet and Py Malaga Wine 100 boxes of Tallow Candles, 6’s and 6's. N B--My customers who have unset- Jed zccounts (to prevent dunning) ty Al please call and. settle thetr bills, which are = ready to receipt, and be ready for the new comin; 5 4 JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor and Groceries, dec 26-1w ty Penn. avenue NHRISTMAS H. }»—CHOICE SYRUP- ’ cured Maryland IAMS, which have been prepared expreasly for baking We furnish the teelpe with the hams. KING & BURCHELL, dee 21-3t Corner Vermont ave. and 15th st. OTICKE.-—IN ADDITION TO THE .% magnificent stock of Watches, Jewelry, Sil- verand Plated Ware, advertised yesterday, we will open to-dav an invoice of gcods entirely new, embracing every description of goods in our line suitable for the it season. 'T & BRO , Jewellers, M. W.GA 324 Pa av., bet. 9th and 10th sts dec 24-3t CISARS —-I HAVE JU 1 { 1 3000 received, direct from, Havana, per brig Caroline A. W bite and Mary Jane, 111,000 choice Ciga: of ciety oe ak wegrpe tery res Britanica, M ja Regaila, Reg Londres, Brevas, Gremio, Operas, Littie Beit Londres, Potomac River Cuindrados: and Preusados, all of which I i ra EWD. C. DYER, Importer of C: and vesler in Wines and Liquors, Penna. ele 12th and 13th streets (Int) dec 21-4 INCE MEAT!—MINCE MEAT.—AN- other lot of our MINCE MEAT Slee eC ea LL, dec 38- Gamer Vermont ave. and f8th vis, Amusements. NATIONAL THEATRE. Last Night Positively of Mr. and Mrs. W.3_ FLORENCE, TRIS KVENING, December 27, Repetition of (he great patriotic play of OBERT ammt Tv EVOUS ANNIE. -eeceessessee MT. Ficrenee, distinguished Comedlenne, Miss FANNY The RANT, is engaged. and il apprez om Meine day. December Sit. ay Wat. i _ MMEDIATELY—A COLORED Wann mae to take wer 1 infant ‘tory reference req) . rr WANTED —A BOY OR Man, G eee nsshewed, te take care of one hone. ‘Ye-timoniais cf capacity and steadiness required _ Apply at 345 I street, opposite Franklin Square. dec 26-3® ocean ca eemapinonenaisacan sD—-A WOMAN WHO UNDER pith pn te Wasbing2rd Ironing Fora hand first rate wages will be given. Apply at this oftice dec ier GENTS WANTED —A FEW SMART Acta to canvass this city and fora Ry. ‘work now publishing by the London and © jew York Sipe Compeny Apply at 56 west, a) re. mace 36. TNO. F BRADLEY, Agent. Pada RS URSE WANTED—AN AMERICAN, N English, or German Girl, to take care of children. The best testimonials of character, capacity, and Stuer peguiee- Apply at 245% atree’, opposite Franklin Square dec 23-1" —————————————————— —A RESPECTABLE MIDDLE, AT Wien. who is a competent Nurre. Nene other = To ene who is well rec ommended a steady situation and gcod wages will be given Alro,@ good Cook add House tervant Apply immediately at 425 H_ street, corner «f lith street. dec 23-5t% TE TS EMPLOYMENT —A FEW Wwe. hana of fair education, and mature age, ould be willing to canvass a county or two. prope ate} agency, that pays liberally, wiil a” employment by calling on the undersigned at No. 467, corner 9th and E streets, before 100 m., orafter 3 p. m, or addressing (stamp en- clored,) Dr. C. ALLEN, Washington, DC. dec 32-e02we —_ ANT: —FOR THE CUMING YEAR, on a farm near the city, two men, (Slaves) for general farm work. care and management of cattle and horses. Two women as field bands. and one woman who un¢erstands Diain cooking. If good rervants, they — ve — it, and wages punc! y pal Ly He the Star Ufice. dec 16-2w® AN TED —PERSONS DESIRING TU give prrvate dinner parties can be supplied with a first class Freoch Cook at $2 for his servi ces on application at GAUTIER’S RESTAU RANT, bbe Penn. avenue, between 12th sls _MRS. BATES, ON THES. poses Pennsylvania avenue and 9b street So prepenns lose eee ain womens ith or without board. Every effort will be mode to render those comfortable who may favor ber with their patrouage. Transient or table board can be obtained. ap6-tf RS C. R. REYNOLDS HAVING COM- N pleted her arrangements for opening « firet class Boarding-House. desires all who may be !n search of superior accommodations in every re- spect, te call and examine for themselves, where ey will find attentive and obliging servants at command. 8. EK. corner Pa. avenue and 4) ‘ deo 10-tistlan the! street PHILBRICK is Here Again! (From 377 and 379 Broadway, New York,) WITH BOOKS AND PRESENTS. At the Old Stand, under Dexter's Hotel, corner cf Seventh street ard “Ve avenue, S WILL OPEN TAIS DAY eee AN IMMENSE STOCK, Comprising the largest and most valuable as- Ura of BUOKS ever offered in this city. consisting of a splerdid selection of Standard Works in all the depariments of ancientand mod- ern Pelence, Literature and Art Uur GIFT BOOKS include every variety, in superb, unique end costly bindings, elegantly t- Iustrated. A PRESENT, worth from 25 Cents to $100, will be given (im mediately after the sale) to the purchaser of every Book for which we receive $1 or more. Each purckaser cf a Book will be requested to select a SEALED ENVELOPE containing the name of one of tbe list of presents which may be found in our smell bills. 1075 per cent of all our net receipts will be placed in the hands of His Honor the Mayor of Washington, to be distributed for the benefit of the Poor of the city We sell ovr Books invariably as low as ther can be bought anywhere, end in many cases 25 percent cheaper. We give all who buy our Books handsome Presents, but we wish it distinctly understood taat no; urchaser of a Book will have any valid claim upon us fora Pre ent,—the only cors dere~ tion we receive is the money paid for our books All we ask or accept for the Presents we give is the thanks ofthe recipients and their Infiuence in aiding us to dispose of our stock We extend acordial invitation to our o'd friends and patrons, and the ciiizens generally, to ca’! end see u<at THE OLD STAND, under Dexte ’s Hotel. (corner of Seventh street end Louisiana avenur,) Sign of the Red Flag ana Gift Bookstore dec 26-tf T. PHILBRICK, Agent ONE DOLLAR! DAGUERREOTYPES §& AMBKOTYPES, IN NEAT CASES, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, will be made at VANNERSON’S GALLERY, weniel the First of January. PATENT AMBROT} PES, in Fine Silk, Velvet lined Cases, from $2 to $15 VANNERSON’S GALLERY, (over Lance & Tucker's) _ dec 26 lw* No 424 Penna avenue UTICK.—A NOTE DRAWN 27TH NOV. 185%. for $250, payable 60 days att r date to Christopher Adams «r order, was obtained by the sald Adams without considera'ion ; and all per- sors are cautioned against receiving the same. ax the payment thereof will be withheld by the subscriber. D A. HALL de> 4-3t ME. CHRISTOPHER ADAMS—SIR : THE notice which was inserted in the Evening Star, setting forth that a note given a f me wes Without consideration, was written in conse- uence of a statement made to me by Mr. Samuel iz, who, together with W. J. Martin, Esq , on me, and gave me to understand that I ‘was in error if | hed any expeciation of your rais- ing the money, as you had a: d me you would do if you the note away. This notice they desired me to write, and offered tc take it to the office and have it inserted tn the you injustice it must be cher, to their repre- sentations For my own part, I have no such knowledge of you as to be jed to do or *ay any- thing which can refiect injuriousiy upon ir character for honesty, or punctuality in feal- ings. D A. HALL, Becember 26, 1856 dec RAUGHT AL! WE HAVE JUST RE- ceived 100 bbls. of Kead & Brother's T: —- Ale, which ts very fine, and will be atthe low psloe of #9,75 yer bbl , for cash ARNY &SHINN, Georgetown, nov 26 ___ Or Zetown, | UIT AND BUTTER KNIVES, Ivery Tablet, Sewing Birds, Scissors in cases, Packet Knives, cheap, at FRANCIS’?, dec 23 Seventh street. Ex’S AND BOYS’ SKATES OF ALL rizcs, at * ELVANS & THOMPSON'S, dee 2t-at 326 Pa ave. bet. 0th and 10th sts. COAL—CVAL-—t F ALL KINDS ae 4 THE BEST uality always on hand, a! ey JOHN W. MYERS & CO. oe? and 22d streets, First Ward. rT MILE URE COUN . MMLIES DESIRING 10 BE SUPPLIED from Locust Hill Dairy, will do well to give ten or fifieen days notice in adverce of @ com- mencement. Address the ‘: rroprie or of Locust Bill let through the Post Uttce. ee Mckee CHRISTMAS GOUDS OPENED dec = McLAUGHLIN’S. per. Ifitdces *