Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1856, Page 3

= SSS LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Graxp Longe or Axcrent York Masons or tae District or Cotumpia —This body met on Saturday afternoon last at Masonic Hall for the purpose of installing the officers elect, and the transaction of other important business It was, as is usual on such occa- sions, largely attended by the brethren of the “mystic tie,’ and the representation from the subordinate lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, was full. The main features of the convocation were the hearing of the report of the committee on the Most Worshipful (rand Master’s Address, which was delivered at the annual meeting a few weeks since. This committee consisted of Messrs. B B. French, Y. P. Page, and H H. Heath. The installation ceremonies of the new Most Worshipful Grand Master elect, Geo ©. Whit- ing, as performed by Most Worsbipful Grand er Frailey, were most interesting and touching. Om vacating the Grand Mas- ter’s chair, which he had occupied for two years, Dr. Prailey made a most eloquent and feeling address, which was as fe ay re- ded to by Most Worshipful Grand Master hiting on taking his new seat. The new Most Worshipful Grand Master then proceeded to install Y. P. Page, Esq., Most Worshipful Deputy (irand Master; Jas. Gosler, Esq., Worsbipfal Senior Grand War- den; William M. Smith, Eaq., Worshipful Junior Grand Warden; Gustavus A. Schmarz- man, Esq., Worshipful Grand Secretary ; Christopher Cammack, Esq , Worshipful Grand Treasurer; Samuel F. Rand, Esq., Worsbipful Senior Grand Deacon, and 8. D. Mills, Worshipful Grand Marshal. We are informed that the entire proceedings of the Grand Lodge at this convocation were of the most brotherly and pleasing character; and, as the fraternity in this District is now most flourishing, we congratulate the members thereof upon the auspicious condition of their affairs at the close of the old and beginning of the new year The next annual convocation of the Grand Lodge will be held in May next. Tas Last or Lear Yrar!—Girls do you hear that? This is the 30th of December, consequently there remains but a brief day and a half more of leap year; and yet with folded arms you are idling away the precious moments. ‘Be up and doing! Put on your smart bonnets, your bewitching gray cloaks, and your rotary what-d ye-call-’ems, and sally forth with the determination to secure a geod husband before candle-light! Pounce upon single men of the ri sort wherever they are to be found—in the printing office, thecounting room, the workshop, the manufac- tory, or even in Congress hall, for undoubtedly there are honest members of Congress who will make excellent husbands. But your best field will be in workshops and manufactories. Don’t mind going up many pairs of stairs to attain yourend. The very best material for husbands is to be found in out-of-the-way cor- ners, where susceptible single men follow their occupations withdrawn from the world, and who, from retiring basbfulness, have probably in nine cases out of ten probably never set eyes on female form other than that of a mo- ther, or, meyhap, a maiden aunt. Domestic, sweet tempered, und industrious, they are eslculated to make any woman happy ; but their tender modesty prevents them from pro- od they seem destined to a cheerleas ife of single-beddedness and single-blessed- ness unless some courageous maidens have the humanity to seek them out and walk them up to the altar. Up girls and at them! Amusements Angap—On Monday night, January Sth, Columbia Lodge gives her grand Udd Fellow’s levee, with an attractive pro- gramame, of which more hereafter That fine military company, the German Veage ive a grand ball at Carusi’s Saloon on New Year's night, which, as is usual with the balls of this company, is destined to be a great success On Wednesday night, December 3lst, the American Hook and Ladder Active Associa- tion, composed of young men bearing a high character for activity and gentlemanly deport- ment, give their first grand assembly at (dd Feliow's Hall, Navy Yard Un Tharsday night the Metropolitan Club, composed of young men of the same stamp, design contributing their quota to the merri ment of the New Year bya fine cotillon party at Columbia Hall, Capitol Hill The Empire Club will give one of their pop- ular cotillon parties to-morrow night at Tem- perance Hall A Perrcuwep Breatu.—Who would have a disagreeable breath, when, by using De La Cour’s Balm of the White Water Lilly asa dentifrice, it can be rendered sweet, and leave the teeth white as alabaster? Puta drop on your tooth-brush and wash the teeth night and morning. . A Beautiful Complexion may easily bo ac- uired by using De La Cour’s Balm of the Whste Water Lilly. It will remove tan, pimples, and freckles from the skin, leaving st sott and rosy. Weta towel, pour on twoor three drops, and wash the face night and ruorning. Shaving Made Easy. —Wet your brush and ron two or three drops of De La Cour’s Bale of the White Water Lilly, tub the beard well, and it will make a beautiful soft lather Price fifty cents. For sale by Charles Stott, Waebington, and by druggists generally. I O. op O. F —Taz Granp Leyes or Czs- trat Lopce.—We need hardly remind our readers that the much-talked of Levee of Cen tral Lodge takes place on Thursday evening next. The entertainment will be of the most varied character, and it will be hard if all visitors are not suited. Firat, there will be some capital speaking, consisting of short ap- propriate addresses by gentlemen of ability After the speaking is over, the floor will be cleared, and the livelier part of the enter- tainment entered upon. Hereabouts Prof. Withers, whose band is engaged for the night, will perform “The Odd Fellowes’ Grand Marcb, composed and dedicated to the widows and orphans by profeesor W. Kefreshments will be furnished in good style by an experienced caterer, and all uther departments will be amply cared for. — . Lapiss Atraextion —The pioneers of Cotil- lon Part: the Ben Franklin Target Compa ny, are in the field on New Year's Kve night, and give one of their celebrated Assemblies at Harmony Hai! To add to the enjoyment, there will be a grand concert by Capt. Esputa’s unrivalied Cornet Band, and he, being a great favorite amongst the ladies, will perform sev- eral selected airs on the Sax Horn, especially vor their benefit ‘he full band wiil elsu per form the Ben Frankliu ‘Larget Quickstep We advise all friends of real a to go. Success to the Target boys and Esputa. New Yaar’s Girts.—There is no more ap- propriate gift for this f 2 season than a fine Ambry pe—the latest and most beautiful of the improveasents in the photographic art— and no artist bas beep more successful in their production than Mr. Vagperson, who, as our readers will observe, proposeg to farnish, for holiday gifts, these superb spec.qens of his skill, at a very reduced price. Every oue who would obtain a present possessing no less of permanent value than artistic beauty, should not fail to viet Vannerson’s gallery. Apuestev.—This morning, a German, call- ing bimself Adolph Herman, was caught at Dexter House in the room of the Hon Mr Thurston sttempting a robbery. He was taken te the centeal guard house, and being unable to give « good aceouut of himself, was sent to jail by Justice Birch to ewsit the action of the grand jury. Fiag —This morning. about J o'clock, a fire broke out in a frame dwelling on the corner of Massachusetis avenue and Fourth street east. The house, which belonged to Mr. Bo- Gregor, was entirely consumed The firemen were on the spot, but could give no assistance for want of water. Cazap Reavisc —A valuable collection of second hand books comprising history, biogra- gby, travels, tales and miscellansous bocks, de, at very trifling prices at the Northern Liberties’ ik Store, 327 Seventh street, above the market. * Dox’r Foraer the fine concert of to-night at Wesley Chapel conducted by Prof. Daniels. MINaL CourT.—Yesterday, the following cases were disposed of: J. Barkman, larceny, sentenced to one year and six months in the penitentiary; J. Wroe, do., do.; P. Killian, do , do.—[These men were convicted of the robbery of Peddicord’s bacon stall in Centre Market.} John Ennis, assault, six months in the county jail—to begin at the expiration of former sentence of nine months ; Washing- be Rollins, assault, four months in the county jail. — Mrs. Rernotp’s Boarpixe House, on the southeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 44 atreet, is one of the very best establish- ments of the kind in Washington. The house is commodious and well arranged, and the furniture all new, while it is kept in the very best style. We advise persons desiring rooms at a boarding house to call and inspect those of Mrs. R. —— Nationa TageatRe.—The box office of the National will be open at 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. when seats may be secured for the night. The public curiosity to see how things are conducted by the charming lady direct- ress, Miss Morant, will probably fill the house, and a good front seat will be very desirable, Tue ERY AGREEABLE Fair at Ryland Chapel is yet in progress, and will be found a most delightful resort these winter evenings. The articles on sale comprise both the useful and the ornamental, affording something to suit the tastes and means of all. Accipent.—Sunday, a little boy named Ha- gan, while playing in the grounds of St. Pe- ter’s church in the Fifth Ward, fell from a wall and broke his arm. He was taken home and properly attended to. Bian Books anv Stationery For 1857.— Persons requiring Blank Books with which to commence the new year, Shillington will fur- nish them with sets, made of first class paper, at reasonable rates. * Exveopes only twenty cents per hundred, and letter paper only twelve-and a-half cents a quire, at the Northern Liberties’ Book Store, 327 Seventh street, above the market. #* “Tar Lakes” Fancy Bazaar, a Museum of curious and elegant Jewelry, Fancy Goods, and better class Toys, 504 Pennsyivania ave- nu, Washington, D. C. Wartca Returxs.—Peter Brooks, colored, assault on his wife; dismissed. John Gibson, drunk and disorderly ; workhouse ninety days. -_— + GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE Groregtown, Dec. 30, 1856 The Christmas holidays passed off unusual!y quiet. We bad decidedly less of all descrip- tions of disorders than usual on such occa- sions The only act of real villainy was per- petrated by a y of fellows, on Bridge street, on last Wednesday evening As they were passing down the street in the direction of Washington they met with a daughter of Mr. George Gray and a female house servant, (colored,) when one of the villains drew from | his pocket a pistol and fired it at the two fe- males. The ball or slug with which it was charged struck the colored female near the ankle, and passed up the leg and lodged in the flesh near the knee, inflicting a considera- ble wound. The ball had to be cut out by a physician Noclue has yet been had to the guilty parties. There is no news of a commercial character stirring with us. The closo of navigation upon the canal and river has a tendency to put a se- tious check upon all description of business which are dependent upon these two thoroug fares of tradeforthsirsupport Our mille, too, are doing but little, some cf them nothing. for the want of grain, and the seasou havingarrived for our mechanics to suspend imuch of their out-door business, causes our city upon the whole to present rather an inactive appear- ance. Two classes of our merchants are as busy ag bees, viz: the wood and ice ers. The interest which was at first manifested in regard to the Poll Tax and Suffrage Bill seems to be gradually dying out among those who take an active part in our town polities. ‘The act itself is still in limbo, and what will be its final fate, so far as the action of our City Councils is concerned, we are not pre- pared tosay The members of the Councila, with one or two exceptions, and their friends, the anti-Know Nothings, contend that, inas much as the act is one to change the organic laws of the Corporation, it ought, before being enforced, to be submitted to the voters for their adoption or rejection; and the opposition contend that the act is mandatory, and ought to be enforced instanter We presume, how- ever, that the Councila will be found rather too sharp to swallow the gilded bait which has been so cautiously set for them. The matter is one of too much moment to be trifled with ; and as the baliot box is the only proper tri- bunal for ite settlement, we incline to the be- lief that the Councils will finally send it there. We are at a loss to know why such a step should meet with opposition. cries aloud in the Consumption.” Mr f Ltv Hoarbouad uolre, 4 evil, aud give you sweet repose for your present sleepless nights. Mesere. Weeks & Potter, No. 154 Washington street, Bos- For sale by W. H. Gtiman, ee , 2, D. Gilman, and by Draggtsts gen- dec 00—1w. U7 Brandreth’s Pillsx—The Weak, the Cousumptive, Bheamatic, Costive, Billous and Delicate, after rome day’s ase will find ‘strength and life pervade every organ cf thetr fi makes the blood erally. which organ, Ly the energy derived js them froin used, the pills ion griping, a7. patient feel worse ; this must be borne wiih f come afterwards ‘No great good {¢ often a. some trouble in its attainment, and this rule appiles t rewvery of health, These symptome only cecur wher body has long straggled under « load of itupure, tenecious humors. A consecutive use for afew da; most unbelieving of the great good the pi! Airectious should be carefully studied. re doing If understood and followed, health and vigor will, in a majority of cases, be se- cured by the use of REANDRETH’S Pils. Bold st 2 cents per box at 43 Canal street, Brandreth Building, Few York; b Second airla:, Pbiledelp! any adrew G. Carothers, Mr. THOMAS A. BROWNE io Mise MARGARET ANNE TENLY, both of this On the 28th December, by the Rez. city * Oa the 2th December, by the Rev 3. A. H Marks, Sergeant-Major JOHN ROBINSON, of the U.3 marine Corps, to Miss SARAH VIR- GiNiA WINFIELD, of Prince George’s county, Maryland. On the 2ith Decembgr, at Boydville, near Mar- tinsburg, Virginia, ~ the Rev A. fl. H Boyd, of Winchester, the Hon JNO P. CAMPBELL, Representative in Congress from the State of Ken- tucky, to Miss MARY BOYD, third daughter of the fon. Chas Jas. Fauikrer On the 234 Gecember, by the Rev. W. Krebs, ANDREW BAINE and VWARTHA REBECCA WHITE, both of this cys Un the 29th December, by the Rev. W. Hicbs, JAMES H. BEALL and ELIZABETH A. KR. MORGAN, both of this city. DIED, ‘This morning, December 3th, at the National Hotel, MARGARE'’B4 HAKKISON, infant daughter of Col James Reily, of ‘teags. Funeral at 10 a. m. To-Morrow, Wednesday On the 29th December, JOHN ROBBINS, In- fant son of Maria and Norris Dubois, aged 16 months , : Philadelphia irs please copy. Io Pultadelptie, at reg o’clock this morning, the 30th December, ANN INGERSOLL MEIGS, daughter of C_T. Ingersoll, and wile of Dr. J. Forsyth Meigs, Un the 27th instant, SARAH E., consort of Leonard W Stewart, aged 26 years Her funeral wiil take place from ber late resi- dence oa N een Fourteeath and Fifteenth streets, on ‘To. Morzaw, (Wednesgay) at 10 o’clk am Un the 29th December, OLIVER 8. WADE, in the 27th year of his age. Af the Convent of the Sacred Heart, near New York, on the 2ith December, MARY M. WALSH, woe as Lieut Joseph C. and the late Mary Y. Wal Un the 0th December, JAMES B., only son of ThLowas M aud the late Clotilda Virginia Cax- sell, aged | month and 15 days. This world of trouble you have left ; 1 know (hat you are with your Maker blest; 1 bope you may with your mother meet, And there be seated at our Haviour’s fea, Yes, your mother smiles and is glad ‘To know that in your Anyel-robe you are clad. Her eyes are wandering around that Throne ‘To fiad the inmates of her earthly home ;{ She looks, und finds ber babe is there, And begs of God ber husband thore oT uy hare. [Intel. and News copy.) For Sale and Rent. ee OR SALE—IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT purchasers. about ninety acres of Land, lying in the Distriet, and within about two miles of thecity It has several desirable building sites, over! ing the city. There is on ii juantity of fire wood and chestnut timber. The improve ments are three Dwelling-houses, large new Barn and Stable, and a well A partof the Land is in good condiifn or gardening pu re For further particulars «McCLELLAN, through the Cit ec 30-T3w* ” is R RENT OR SALE, IN THE FIRST WARD.—In a beautifal situation, on B, be- tween 20th and 2ist streets, a Brick House, con taining six rooms, with a large lot belonging. Persons wishing to view the premises can do 80 by applying to Mr. Jobn Clark, living ov the property. For terms apply te ANDREW SMALL, No. 291 C street north, between *th and 10th streets. dec 29-3t* RMS FOR SALE —INTENDING TO cultivate a farm, the subscriber wil! sell the farm in Alexandria county, Virginia, on which he hus resided for the past seven years. It contains 51 acres, and is situated near Balls ~ Roads, 3% miles from the Georgetown Aqueduc’, and 6 miles from both Washingten and Alexan- dria. There are upon it a comfortable and well- arranged dweliing house, containing six rooms, with front and back covered porticos, the former 38 by 12 feet; a kitchen ; a comfortable house for servants or farm band: Post Oftice. - ite AUCTION SALES. By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. ARGE SALE OF CHOICE FAMILY Groceries. Cigars, &c., at Auction. —On FRIDAY MORNING, January 9, at 10 o'clock, ‘We will sell, at our Auction Rooms, a choice as- sortment of Family Groceries, &c. We name in part— Imperial, Gunpowder, and Black Teas 60 boxes Brown and Palm Sea; 20 boxes Mould and Adamantine Candies 30 boxes Saleratus, Chocolate, and Ulives 20 doz. Buckets and Brooms 10 boxes Maccaron! aud Vermicelli 15 boxes (25 Ibs. each) Figs 25 boxes Starch and Indigo Blue 20,000 Cigars pes, 75 bundles Paper 78 doz Blue and Bieck Ink in boxes 5 barrels Vinegar, baskets Olive Oil 20 kegs pure White Lead, &c. With many other articles in the grocery line not here enumerated Sale positive. Terms at sale WALL, BARNARD & CO., dec 30-dts Auctioneers. By WALL. BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. Ez NSLIV EK SALE OF BRANDIES, Whiskeys, and Jamaica Spirits, at Auc- tien, (on 2 and 4 menths' credit.)—On FRI- DAY MORNING, Janvary 2d, at 10 o'clock, we ; will sell, at our Auction Rooms, a large aoa. a- a large and convenient , barn, with stabling for six horses and as many | cows, and an ample cistern (attached tothe barn; ) a root cellar under the barn, to hold 2,000 bushels of roots for market or stock feeding; ice house ; spring house; smoke house; corn house; a stone market root ho good dairy mear the homestead door, from the never failing spring of which water is obtained for all the requirements of the occupants. ‘There isalso on the place an orchard of more than a thousand thrifty trees of different plantings, con- sisting of the choicest varieties ¢f peaches, ap- pies, pears, (dwarf and standard,) cherries and guiness. At it fourteen acres are seeded own to wheat and rye; six in timothy, (yielding an average of at least two tons per acre,) four ina market garden; four in clover; twelve ready to be put in corn and oats in the spring, and eleven in wood, of which there 1s an ample supply for ail the pnrposes of the place. is farm has been cultivated with care and is very productive. no pains having been spared to render it remuner- ative, and to make it complete in all its appoint- ments. For a dairy man and market garden farmer, or a nursery man, or for the country rest - dence of a person doing business in either neigh- boring city who prefers a place already in all respects highly improved it is superior to any other now for sa'e. Also, THE BLADEN FARM, (60 acres) situ- ated within less than a quarter of a mile of the Columbia and Leesburg tornpikes, the former leading to Washington, and the latter to Alex- andria ‘This place is in the Immediate vicinity of Balley’s Roads (in Alexandria ccunty, Va .) and is about six miles from both cities named above. [thas upon itan orchard ofabout 350ckolre peach trees, must of them lately set out, a dwel- ling-house that can be made comfortable fora farmer’s family at smail cost, some ‘tabling, and one of the finest springs in a!l this region of country. There is wood enough upon the tract for its necessities. ‘There is no better sci! within thirty miles of Washington than that of this B'a- den place; nor any such place that can be ren- dered remunerative at less cost by proper atten- tion; the land being in fine heart at this time. For terms, for either or both these farme, which will be made to suit the times, apply to dec 29 W. D. WALLACE, Star Office. Quires OF ROOMS FURNISHED AND unfornished. Private Tables, &c., at 538 17th street, opposiie the War Department. dec 27-2w* OOMS TO RENT—WITH OR WITHOUT Board —Two or three furnished Kooms. No 473 6th street, between D and & dec 27 3t* 0 LET —TWO ROOMS, 20 BY 30 FEET, with or without furniture; with all modern improvements, situated on Pennsylvania avenue inthe immediate vicinity of the National and Browns’ Hotels. Applyto HOLMEAD & CO., No 59 Louisiana avenue, orto CHARLES WER - NER, No. Pennsylvania avenue WOR RENT—THAT LARGE AND HAND. some three-story Brick House with back build ings, &c , &c , on the corner of 14th and H streets Itiscompletely farnished throughout Pe - sion may be had immediately. Apply to i. WHITE & CO , Grocers, Louisiana avenne dec 26-tf fP\wWO LARGE ROOMS SULTABL GENTLEM also. can be Boarded in the house if Apply to THOS POTENTINI, No avenue, south side. OK RENT —TUR LARGE THREE eee Brick House, situated on the corner of 12t! and H streets, containing 1@ Rooms. with Coal Cellar and Bath Koom. Inquie of JAMES W. BAKKER, next door to the Lutheran Courch. a383 RESIDENCKH IN i, B.C, FOR RENT.-- reat her late residence at the corner of Fayette and Fourth streets, Georgetown, immediately opposite the Convent of the Visitation. This is one of the largest and best finished houses in the District of Columbia having all the modern improvements containe: in the first-class houses of the Northern cities. There is attached a large cistern In the yard, carriage-house, and stable for several horses. ts ump of the purest water in the immediate vicinity. The locality is high and salubrious, and in a quiet and highly respectable neighborhood. Possession given linmediataly. For further particuiars inquire next door to the emacs, of Mrs. ANNE R. OONBAL, ws OR KRENT.—THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- ble fora first-clars Boarding-House. it is now undergoing a complete repair. Possession given immediately. Inquire of A. HOUVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. oc 30-tf SPECIAL NOTICE F OUR CUSTOMERS WHO ounts with us are notified that they are made off and will be rendered to the 31st in- stant. We do earnestly request that they will come forward as early as pessible and settle by cash, or notes at short dates. as it is very impor- tant that all accounts should be closed to Ist Jan- wu ary We take this occasion to return our thanks to those many c,,stomers who buy lberally of us for cash, and th who pay their bills promptly, and hope to mertt their Increasing confidence and libera! patronage by yiving our striet attentign to business, end keeptog constantly tn store 3 well assorted stock of goods of the best class ‘Vo those who do not thelr bills promptly, shall discontinge 528 7th st , 3 doors north Pa ave. PIANO PORTE TUNING, F. DENNIS, TUNER AND REGULATOR '» of the Piano F orte, from Chickering & Sons, Boston, begs leave to call the attention of the ubhe to ghe following rocommendstions fram halberg and Gottschals: This {sto certify thatl can with vreat confi- dence recommend Mr B F. Dennis as asuperior Tuner of the Piano Forte ‘The Grand Piano used by me at my concerts in this city was tuned by Mr. B.F. Dennis. and, in my opinion, be is fully capable of sustaining bis present position, gs one that thoroughly understands bis profee plow. O. HALEY. Washington, December 20h. I certify that Mr. B. F. Denais is an excellent Tuner cf the Piano, and most competent in reg- ulating pianos. it affords me great Pleasure to fecommend bim mgs} particuiacly yo the publie and the profession L. GorTscHaLn, Washington, December ¥2d. {[7 Orders to be lef: at K. Davis’ Music Store, Pennsylvania avenue. dec 7 lw ONE 7ULLaR! PAGUERREOTYPES § AMBKOTYPEs, IN NEAT Cases, PORK HOLIDAY PRESENYS, will be made at VANNERSON’S GALLERY, until the First of January. PATENT AMBROTY PES, in Fine Silk, Velvet lined Cases, from #2 to #15. VANNERSON'S GALLERY, (over Lane & Trex xn’s) dec 6 lw* No 424 Penna. avenue, — [Note —WESHALI,AS USUAL, PRIOR to the let of January, ake an indiseriminate Issue of all open ac-ounts on our books up to the 2eth Instant Those who prefer not to have them sent to them will dod their bills resdy for deliv- ery atourdesk = It is hoped that all wiil without delay setde lhe same, according to the terms on which their purchases e made dec tvte CLAGL DODSON & SON. OTIOE.— TR inform those of our customers having ac- counts on our books that the same are now ready, and can he had on application at cur desk any time prior to the Ist January, when thosoremain- ing unatteaded to will be presentod for seitlemer< 20-3: HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. INCE MEAT!—MINCE MEAT,—AN- other lot of our MINCE MEAT. KING & BURCHELL, dec 22 Coiner Vermont ave. and [Sth sts, use, and a store house. Also, a | ment of choice Otard Brandies, Whiskey, maica Spirits, &c. 4 4 casas fine Otard Brandy 3x do do 1', cask Cognac do 2 cask Pinet do 1s cast old Jamaica Spirits 2 barrels old fourth-proof Gipson’s Whiskey 2 do old Monongahela Whiskey 25 demijohns (1, 2, and 5 gallons) old Rye Whis- ke The attention of hotel keepers, restaurants, and others is respectfuily invited to this sale, as the articles are of excellent quality, and must be sold withuot reserve. Terms: $30 and under, cash; over that amount a credit of two and four months, for notes satis+ factorlly endorsed bearing interest WALL, BARNARD & CO dec 50 dts Auctioneers. UBLIC SALE.—-THE SUBSCRIBER ‘will offer for sale, at Public Auction, on FRI- DAY. the 27th day of January nexi, on the prem- ises, the valuable farm where he now lives, near the Great Falls, being part of the farm formerly owned by Lawson Littieton, containing 152 acres. ‘The farin 1s In good condition, well proportioned for Plovgb, Meadows, and Timber land; beau'l- fully watered wtth never failing springs; bas on it good bui dings, an apple orchard, and a nvmber of peach trees, a very desirable country residence. Also, the farm adjoining directly north, the re- maining part of the said Lit:teton Farm, contain- jug 71 acres Also, the personal pi rty <f the subscriber, couslet!ng of Household Furniture. Beis and Bed- ing, 1 Cow, as of Horses, Harness, 1 Pleasure Wagon, Farming Utensils, &c ,&c ‘Terms of sale maée known on the day of sale If ttshould be st rmy on the day designated place on the first fairday D WELLS the sale will take dec 30-lawts THE HOLIDAYS GAUTIER'S CONFEUTIUNER Y SALOON A® 1S USUAL AT THIS SEASON OF THE year, | have made extensive arrangements to supply the public with every thing in my line, at the shortest notice and of the best quality. in my assortment wiil be found— 3.009 pounds assorted Sugar Plums, for conveni- ence packed In pounds and ha'f bags French Kisses, a large and beautiful assortment Bon-Uons, in sacks, Cornucopias Fancy Soxes and Baskets Boxes of Pranes, new and rich styles Smail Cake of every description Preserves, a genera a pee On Monday, the 224 instant, will be exhibited inmy Saloon the largest and richest display of large fruitand pound Cakes probably ever wit- ne: sed In this city, varying in price from £0 cents to 810 each very thing to be found in a first-class confe:- tionery establishment can be had at‘ A a ville de Paris? C. GAUTIER, Confectioner. decls eolm Pa. ave , bet. i2th and 13th s' PHILBRICK is Here Again! (From 377 and 379 Broadway, New York,) BOOKS AND PRE: ENTS. At the Old Stand, under Dexter’s Hotel, corner of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue, WE WILL OP| THIS DAY, AN IMMENSE STOCK, Sonipreiee he largest and most valuable as- sortment of BOOKS ever offered in this city, consisting of a splendid selection of Standard W orks tn all the departments of ancientand mod- ern Selence, Literature and Art Our GIF'T BOOKS tnetude every variety, in superb, unique and costly bindings, elegantly tl- lustrated . A PRESENT, worth from 25 Cents to $1), will be given (im mediately after the sale) to the purchaser of every Book for which we receive $1 or more Each purchaser of a Book will be requested to select a SEALED ENVELOPE containing the name of one of the list of presents which may be found in our smal! bills U7"5 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 our Books invariably as low as they can be bought anywhere, and in many cases 25 per cent cheaper We give all who buy our Books nandsome Presents, but we wish it distinctly ynderstood that no purchaser of a Bonk will have any valid claim upon as fora Pre ent,—the only considera- tion we receive is the money paid for our Sooks. All we ask or accept for the Presents we give is the thanks of the recipients and their intiuence in aiding us to dispoxe of our stock. We extend a cordial invitation to our o'd friends and patrons, and the citizens generally, to cuil and see us at THE OLD STAND, under Dexte’’s Hotel. (corner of Seventh street and Loulsiana avenue,) Sign of the Red Flag and Gift Bookstore dec 26-tf T. PHILBRICK, Agent. S* ASUNABLKE FUKNITURE pay GOODS —Just received, znd on ssle— One bale very superior Edinburgh Riband- bound Biankets, in all sizes, from the smallest size crib to the largest size bed. Also, one case 10 4, 11-4, 12-4, and 13-4 Turkish Netted Quilts, in all white and pink and while. ‘This is entirely a new article in tois country, and wi!l be ound very desiratie: Also, Toflet Covers ty match the Quilts Marsetlles do. incolors and white. ‘Two bales colored English Sheepskin Mats, for bed sides, curriages, and deors,a deligi ful article for cold weather. Also, a fine lot of Quilted Comforts, with every other desirable article Known to the trade in our department, all of which will bescid very cheap. dec 22-co6t CLAGKETT, DUDSON & CO. WASHINGTON & ALEXANDKIA R. it. A A FO Seg NAND Sb The WEDNESDAY, DECEM- ‘4 ber 2ith, until further notice, a train of cars will leave the Depot in Alexandria, at the corner of St. Asaph and Princess streets, for Washington atS and 102 m., 12m yand Zand @ 3 ayy nm. Omn!busses will he in Yadiuess at the Potomac Bridge ee passengers to the intersection of Th srect and Pennsyivania avenue, at Dexter's pol From this point at the above-mentioned ” Omnibusses will leave fcr the Southern end of the Bridge where the cars will be tn readiness (a proceed to eco Passcagars will ind comfortable sitting rooms at Dexter’s Hotel BUSHROD W FROBEL, Superintendent GIFT BOOK SALE. OW OPEN AT No.‘ LOUISIANA AVE Opposite Centre Market, between 7th and sth streets, with a splendid assortment of BOUKS and GIFTS for tue bolldays Kare inducements are offered to Insure a rapid ie A present worth from 25 cents to $60 given to he Coe as of each book at the time the book 80! ; Books sold as low as usual prices, many for ess. Our stock comprises a great variety, and em- braces most all branches of literature ‘The public are invited to call and examine our me*hoa of selling Books and giving away Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Lockets, Penefls, Ear- rings, Breastpins, Parlor Timepieces, &c , &c Princtpal ‘tore 409 Broadway, New York. dec 22-2we &KVANS & CO. iL Bes RECEIVED FROM THe PUB- lishers—A splendid View of Old Independ ence Hail. Philade:phia. For sale cheap, framed or otherwise, at JOHN WAGNE#’s, dec 22.1 255 Penn avenue. MANUAL OF BTIQUETTE IN WASK- INGTON. VAIS MANUAL IS INDISPENSABLE TO Members of Congress and strangers sojourn- in« in Washington. very lvdy end gentieman should have acopy. Just published and for sale at the Book Stand ‘in the Capitol, and at the book- stores in Washington. dec 23-1m pe oa asin tact i |S ying BASKET STANDS, CABAS. Satchels, Portmonies.—Tears will be eh when some learn what they have lost by 20} buy ing thelr presents at ec 23 FRANCIS'3. AUCTION SAaLrs THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By KE. 8S. WRIGHT; ‘Georgetown. RPHAN’S COURT SALE._oON WED NESDAY next, 3ist instant. at 10 o'clock, [ shall sell, at the late residence of Lewis Matting- iy,on High street, the personal effects, consist ing of- Groceries, Liquors, Household and Kiteben Pur niture 3 Beds, Bedsteads, and Bedding Lot Tools, lot Corn, Karthenware, &c. : E.3. WRIGHT. Auctioneer. BBy WALL, BARNARD & CO , Auctioneers Lat: DRTMENT OF FRESCH, « and American Engravings, | Lithographs, &c., at Auction. —-On WEDNESLAY MORNING, December 3ist, ecmmencing at 10 o'clock, we will sell, in the second story of onr anction rooms, a general va- riety of Religious, & istorical, Political, and Com- ic Engravings, in alla very neat assoctment, and which wil! positively be positively be sold with- out reserve Sale positive, Terms at sale WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers ByC. Ww. BUYELER, Auctioneer. |B fpdhthed cies) ARTICLES at Auc- tion.—On WEDNESDAY, the 3st of De- cember, I shall sei), without reserve, commenc- ing at 10 o’clock a m., at Store No 419 Pennsyl- vania evenue, between 3d and 4¢ streets, an ex- tensive and complete assortment of Housefurnish- ing Goods, consisting in part of— Plated Tea, Table and Desert Spoons and Forks Do Castor, Ccffee and Tea Pots Planished and Britannia Ceffee and Tea Sets Bo Pitcbers, Egg-boilers and Saucepans Ivory and bone handle Knives and Forks, >teels and Carvers Chafin Dishes, Saucepans and Oyster Dishes Solar, Parlor ané Chamber Lamps Table and Door Matts, Ccal Hods Hearth, Dustrog and Furniture Brushes Candiesticks, Tea Waiters. call and tea Bells China Tea Sets, China Coffee and Tea Cups China Vases, Toliet sets, chamber and foot Tubs Soup and Sauce Tureens, Sauce Bolts Butter, pickle and other covered Dishes Pitchers, Mugs, Sugar and Cream Dishes Cut Glass Decanters, ‘Tumblers and Goblets Do Wines, Lemonades and Pitchers ALSo— 19 geod Cooking and other Stoves 6 éozen mahogany frame Looking-2lasses Sofar, Lounges, Card Tables, Chairs, Bedsteeds And 2 large iot of other goods Terms of sale: All sums onder #25 cash; over 825 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes endorsed, ‘with interest dec 27-ts C.W. BOTELER, Auctioneer in addition to the above, I «hall sell several very superior Featber Beds, Pillows, &c dee 20-4 ©. W BUTELER, Auct’r By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer ( Qrclabnrescuataie! SALE OF A VAST AS- semblage of Kxcellent, Usefal namental seeks and Print: frem_ Lu -Un T and WEUNESDAY E NG. December 50th and 3ist, commencing precisely at 6 o’clock, at the auction rooms, | shall sell, without reserve, = valuab'e invoice of London Books and Prints, just received from the celebrated Edward Lum- i-y; comprising works on Divinicy, the Aris, Sciences, History, Belles. et- tres Anatomy, Chemistry, Surgery, Voyages, Travels Grammers, &c. In Greek, Latin, Fak’ Arable, Hebrew, and German Also, works on Architecture, Antiquittes. Mathematics, Music Drawing, Astronomy, Poetry. Zoology, Fiction Ornamental I!lustrations, berapby, Astrology Metaphysics. the Drama, Patnting, Seu'pture Education, Elocution, Whiting, Army, Navy, &. aule peremptory, without regard to weather or prices ‘Terms cash Catalogues may be had by calling at the auc- tion rooms. JAS. C. MceUIRE, dee 29-4 Auctioneer By JAS. U. Mc GUIKE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD tF- fects at Public Auctien.—-On MONDAY MORNING, January 5, at 10 o'clock, at the resi dence of A. J. Bently, bsq ,No.963 Elgbth stre-t West, between K and L streets north, i shali sell ail bis furnitare and effects, comprising - Mahogany batr-spring Tete-a-tete Sofa, Rocker aad Farlor Chal. Merbie-top Ceutre Table, Window Shades Handsome colored Engravings in gilt frames Cilt Candelabras, Mantel Vases, Lamps Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Lounge Hearse ped Secretary and Bookcase Mantel Clock. Dining and other Tables ‘Three-p y and Ingrain Carpets, Oficloth Hair Carpeting. Rugs and Mats Go d-band Tee Set, Granite Dinner Ware , Table Cutlery ogany French and Cottage Bedstead ssing and Plain Bureaus, Wardrobe Washstards, Tollet Sets, Spitioons Huskand Cotton Mattregree, Bolsters ‘lows: Comforts, Blankets. Suerts, &e a Superior Walnut Swing Crib, que do. on castors Cooking Stove, exceilent air tigbt Chamber Stoves ‘Fin Safe, Tubs, Kitchen ‘Tables, &c About two cora. of wood Toras: $20 and under cash ; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest dec 29-d JAS. C ‘The house is for rent. neer. By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers. mp ystews SALE OF EXCELLENT and Well-kept Furniture at Pablic Auction.—By virtue of a deed of trust duly re- corded, &c , | shall sell,on FRIDAY. January 2d, 1°57, at lu o'clock a. in, at No. 483, on Mas- Sachusetts avenue, between 4th and Sth treets, (the flag will designate the house,) a large ad general assortment of excellent Furniture and Household Effects, consisting in partas follows : 1 degen solid mahozany spring-seat Chairs 2 mahogany spring-seat Tete-a-Tetes Mahogany Sofas and Lounges Marble-top Pler Table ang Umamental Frame Mirrors Castor Chairs ang Rocking Chairs Hat Rack and Whatnot Mohogany, Walaut, Jenny Lind, and cther Bed- steade Walnut extension and othe: Fables Marble-top and other Bareans Marble-top Conue Tables, Card Tables Caue sud Wood seat Chairs Do do Rocking de Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Mattresses A large lot of Carpeting, Ulleloth, &c. Cooking and other Stoves Comforts, Blankets, Sheets, Pillow Cases, &c. Handsome Window S .ades Writing Desk, Mahogany Frame Mirrors A large ard venera! assoriinent of China, Glass, and Crockery Were ‘Together with mauy articles too numexons to mention, The above furniture bas att been purchased in the last sixty days, ree drom any injury, and the sale is well wor:hy the attention of housekeepers McSUIRE, Auct. Inquire of the auetion- SSNS A All sums under $30 cask ; over %,} of 30, #0, and days, for nds eatioface torily endorsed, bearing interest. 4. W. HAUPTMAN, Trustee BONTZ & COOMBS, Aucts by WALL, BARNAKD @ OU., Auctioneers # USTENS SALE OF BRICK HOUSE and Lot im the First Ward at Public ~— Oa TUESDAY AFTERNOON, January 13th, at 3% o'clock, in front of the prem- isez, by virtue of a deed of trust dated May 14, 1353, and duty recorded in Liber J. A.S., No. 104, foltos 134, 135, and 136. one of the land re- cords for Washington county, we will sell. the Northern part of lot No. 12, square 116, frant- ing 16 feet on 40th street west, between Mand N streets, and running back 74 feet {> an alley. The Lot coutains 1184 feet, more or less the improvements, consisting of a corm Brick House. Terms One-third cash ; the remainder in six and twelve months, beariug Interest, aad secured by 8 deed of trust on the property. BOW REED, ‘Trustee WALL, BARNARD & CO, dec 12 Auctioneers AKSHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRTUE OF A writ of fleri facias, issued from the Clerk's O fice of the Circuit of the District cf Columbia for the County of Washington, and io me direct- ed, I shail expose to public sale, forcash in front of the Court-house dcar of seta County. on DAY, the 12th day of January next, 143 o’clock in., ail defendant’s right, tit ©; cls interest in and to Lot No.6, in Sqysre 5 2s laid down on the plat of the city of W dec 29-0 ton, D C , together with all and stagula = provements thereon, seized and levied 1 is the property of Andrew Bothwell, and wil! be sold to sailsfy Judicials, No. 331, to October term, 1256, Alfred Hen ye ws. Andrew Both- well. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal dec 17-ts for the District of Columbia. ABSHAL'S SALK.—iN VIRTUB OF writ of Geri facias, issued from the Clerk's Otice of the Circuit Court of the pistriet of Co- lumpia for the county of Washington, sad to me di ected, I shall expose to public sale, for va-h in front of the Court-house door of sutd crwety, at 12 o’ciock m jon WEDNESDAY, the Tia 7, of January, 1857, all defendaniy grt te claim. and interest imand te, et NO. Lu, ia Square No. 258, togethes with au snd singular the 1m jhefeon, seizeG and levied upon 2 the of Allison Natlor, and will be sold to Judicial, No. 170, to Mapeb term, 1856, Bavk of Metropolis vs. Aliison Nailor J, D>. HOOVER, Marsiu: dec 13-19 for the District of Coluawta, TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Departure of Recruits for Nicaragua. New Orveans, Dec 29.—The steamship | Texas sailed this morning for Ni , bav ‘ng on board 500 recruits for Walkers army | Arrival of the Edinburg. New Yorx, Dec 30 —The serew steamship Edinburg, from Gl w, 13th instant, ar- rived this morning ler advices are of the same date as those per Europa Murder in Prison. Posto. Dee 29 —Mr. Tenny, the Warden of Charlestown prison, was murdered this af- ternoon by ® prisover named Decator. It is but a few a the deceased was called home from a wedding tour in consequence of the murder of a deputy warden. . Fire and Loss of Life in Baltimore. Battimor®, Dec 30.—A fire occurred in 9 building on Broadway near Eastern avenue, occupied by Zimon base, shoe dealer, this ning Two apprentice boys, sl in the upper portion cf the building, smothered to death The fire extingu before much damage was done. From Santa Fe. eNDENCE, Mo., Dec. 29.—The Santa ail has arrived. The party e: heavy suows, and much trouble from Kiewa indians. Beut’s Fort had been attacked by the Kiewas. and but for the interference of the Cheyenes would have been destroyed. Capt. Dodge, the agent of the Navajos, had been taken prisoner by the Apaches. Numerous other Indian depredations were reported. Excitement at Louisville Lovrsvitte, Dee 29 —There was g great excitement at the Court House here on Satur- lay during the examination of the negrees charged with the murder of the Joyce family. William Joyce, a brother of the murdered men, proposed to burn them and the erowd - oe, but finally they were quieted by the court and the negroes were remanded. The pre- sumptive evidence against them is s| » but there is nothing direct except the feseion wf the negro The Electoral Vote of California. Sacramento, Dee. 3, 1558, 7 p. m.—The elvctoral college met to-day at 2 Pp. m., and ea tthe vote of the State for Buchanan and B-cckioridge, and unanimously elected Geo. Freanor as messenger on the first ballot The boat which left San Francisco yesterday sot stuck on the Hog’s Back, and remained there till after nine o clock this morning, with all the electors on board. It was at one time feared that they would nct reach this city in time to cast their vote, the hour being fixed, by law at two o'clock p m. New Orleans Markets se OrLeans, Dec. 29 —Cottor, is un- changed; sales to-day 12 500 bales: pe y ; middlings Flour is declining; sales at #8 50. Pork is very dull; mess $18. Bacon is firm; clear sides 9c. Sales of Lard in bbls. at Ile. Coffee has advanced 40 ; prime Rio 103c. Freights—Cotton to Liverpool 9-16d, New York Merketz. New York, Dec 30 —Floar has declined: sales of 7,000 bbls.; State $6.10a86 35; South. ern $6.90a$7 15. Wheat is lower; sales of 10,000 busbels ; white $1.76431.7%; choice Kentucky do. $1 80, Corn tends downward; sales of 26,000 bushels ; mixed 7 white and yellow 74c. Pork is firm at $20 for mese. Beef is steady at $14 50a$14 75 for new repacked Chicago Lord is dull and lower; 12%¢ in bble Whisky is easier; Ohio 27¢ 4 “ . Finan = New Yorx, Deo. 30 —Stocks are firm; Cbi- cago and Rock Island 94; Cumterland coal Company 17; Iinois Central *hares 1223; do. bonds 973; Michigan Southe;, shares 88; New er tee aoe 93%; Pennsylvania Coal lo 100, Readin, ai’, é vii 931; Missouri G's 89 [hoon ee) eee Storing exchange is dull. Proposals for Erecting the Post Office and Court-house at Indianapolis, Indiana. Treasury Derarrwenz, Waetitneton, December 17, 1856. PRerosars WILL BE RECEIVED aT this depsrtment until the 17th day of Febru- ary, A. D 1857, at 12 o’clock, noon, for the con- stwuction of the Post Office and Court-house au- thorized to be erected at Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the plans and specifications at this department; said proposals to elther for the whole building, or separate for different Kinds of work ; bills of parceis must {n every case accompany each bid, with the amount of each kind of work, and the total amount car-led out “I the department reserving the right to reject or ac- Cept tue proposals hereby invited, or anv thereof, when it deems the interest of the United States requires it; the department also reserves the right to exclude the bids of any person or SoLs who there is just cause to believe will not feicthfully perform the contracts, or which they have attempted to obtain by indireetion ; and bids when there shall be partigs in interest who sio not join in the bids, and all bids that, upon investigation, are below a fa'r price for the work. Bids will not be recived in gross, and no eon- tract will be awarded toa bidder unless details are furnished the department of the of the differeat Kinds of work and materials, which shal! be subject to the revision of the department, so that it may adop: the whole or 2 partol the wee as the intercets of the United States may re- quire. Ninety per cent of the amount of -gorg done and materiais delivered, accoréicg to contract Price, (said amount to be ascertained: by the eeti- mate of an agent of the department appointed for that purpose ) will be paid fem ‘ime to time, as the work progresses, ang cen per cent retained until the compietion of the contract and it~ ance of the work, &c , %y the agent afi id, and be forfeited in the eveat of non fudreeee of ontract. Contracts will be awarded only to master build ers and mechanics, and the assignment thereof, except by conse of the Zecre tary of the Treasury, will ne a forfelcure of the seme Each propos’. must be accompanied by a writ- ten gaatentze, signed by two responsible persous, {certified to be so by tue United States district ge Gr attorney of the sald district,) 'y the sum of $5 000, for the whol» work, or of a propor- ate amount, if for any part, that the bidder will, when required, if his proposal be enter into a contract and bond, with proper and sufti- Clent securities, for its faithful performance. Form of bond and certificate required witli be furnished on waar rea to the de it. Plans, specifications, and wor! — will be ready after thirty days, when they con had on epplica son to the department. No bid well be comsidered unless 24 fwily com- plies im ail its details with the requirements of this advertisement this department, The proposals must be sent to addressed to the Secretary of the ‘freasury, ana sari endorsed ‘‘ Propesais for the indcamape- ts Post Office and Co ‘Aowse,’? and will be opened at 10 o’clock a m., of the last day named for receiving the same JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury dee 1S-2awtl?Feb TU CONFECTIONEKS, RUPOSALS WiLi BE RECEIVED UN- til the Ist day of February next for the exelu- sive privilege of selll confectionery and otber refreshments (except Rtoxicaling drinks) at the third xbibition of the Metropolitan Mecuanics’ Lastitute, to be opened on the and close about the 30th of March next. The bidder must agree to At up the space allot- ted to him ina creditable style and !n harm with the gene.ai decorstion of the ball. He mast also yive satisfactory evidence of his ability furnish articles of the best qualitv Address the undersigned, Superintendent Exhibition, at bis office, 401 F's reet dec 27-e0tFebl_ CHAS. F - SOT PURE COUNTRY WILK. AMILIES DESIRING Te ge SUPPLIED from Locust Hill Will do well to give tof the ei ten or a days notier 1a advance of a com- meacement. the * le or of Luoet Hill Dairy,” throwg& the Post Umee dec 16-2w* FHE CONGKESSIONAL BANK, Coract of Louisana a Gad 7th Street, Wasuincton, BILL RECEIVE DEPOSI ‘ Collections on all the priac it nion, and promptly attend to any ine. bk. JAK DINE, dec 233-3m Cashier COAL—CUAL—COAL F ALL KINDS AND OF THE Best quality always on band, at JOHN W. MYERS & CO Yard corner G and Yéd streets, First Ward. dee 16-1