Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR |smrnsrts certs |inteee PaO ne nen | STAR. WASHINGTON & i SITY: THORSDAY.....- ime cake 1857, \ da cacdadnahaien #SCCLD Oe LEFT AT THE Orrice BT TWELYK o'cLore, M., CTR ™AWIER TREY MAT NOT ArPRAR ORK THE Ker DAT. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Jxteliigencer in an elaborate and in- teresting artisle reviews the public history of the post year, concluding that we, as a natior, have much indeed to be thankful for, and are ati} in the sure line of safe progress, The Union is commendably wrothy and in- dignant cver the idea of the New York ‘Tri- 4une, that General Cameron has secured the support (for his election r,s United States Sor- stor) of one of the thre members of the Penn- sylvania Legislature constituting the Demo- cratic majori’ “y of that body. The editor comments with muck force on the change in the tons of the Trrdune in that connection ; the latter journal having been exceedingly Savage against alleged bribery on the part of the Dernocrats around Philadelphia at the late election, and it being very certain that ‘the che nge in the bogus Democrat's sentiments is the. result of direct bribery. ——.,-- oe WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. New Year's Day.—Every body is in white kid costume on the avenue to day. That iz, every body who is out for the occasion All Yook happy—pleaced with evory body elre, and, as a matter of course, highly delighted with themselves. Were it not for too frequent glimpses of low-necked dreszes, as the wearers dash by the Star office in equipzge, and too many thin echoes encasing the same number of Pretty (nt quite ail, reader,) fe@s, we should feol like “ going in” for a new year overy day fn the year. More noiabilities of both sexes have passed threugd the great thoroughfare of Wazhington than were cver before upon it in the courre cf @ single morning, except, poss sibly, on the last inauguration day. The stranger in Wash- ington, who has taken occasion to “go the Foucds,” hes bal a surfeit of them, seeing and commingling with nearly every person in the United States at this time famous through his connection with American national public affairs, of whatever party and in whatever Position. All have been ay, and all have been apparently happy for the nonce. Ie, however, oue could look behind the curtain o¢ their secret thoughts and feelings, how much better an insight the observer would have had into the realities of political life, which wears down tho machinery of mird and body faster, far faster, than almost any otber to be named But as we aim to bo happy to-day, we may not venture the experiment of philosophizing farther on avy such theme. The Observance of the Day.—The arrange- ments at the Executive Mansion to secure com- fort to the thousands of both sexes who en- tered its portals between noon and two p. m. to-day were better than ever before, reculting in the entire prevention of the custom “of Joafiog around the halls and reception room of the houco on the part of green ‘uns, which up to this time has invariably marked a Presi- dential New Year’s day reception. The President's guests this morning, as nu- Merous as ever before, were admitted without the formerly accompanying crush and pressure, and after making the ceremonial tour found themselves just where they would be com- pelled to leave the mansion, if budge an inch they would, in any direction. So, they quick- ly departed, to make other such calls, to the Great comfort of those who wero later than themselves in arriving. The foreign ministers and their respective suites attended at a somewhat earlier hour than the public at large, and duly paid the compliments of the season to the Chief Magis- trate of the Unsited Slates, who was flanked on one side by the polite and so univercally affable Commicsioner of Public Buildings, and on the other by the Mayor of the Federal Me- tropolis ; deputy Marchal Phillips also being at hand in place of his Principal, who, we re- ret to write, is still an invalid. The mansions of almost all the public men and those of many noted citizens were also thrown open according to custom. Very few persons spread the refreshments before their guests which in former times tempted so many foolish persons to forget the amenities of polite society. We rejoice over this change, as we a4 very sure nine-tenths cf our readers will lo. On the whole, the day haa so far been a very pleasant one. and haz been marked by a commendable observance of good order aud Propriety throughout the city. Cabinet Making—(political)—never more completely ccecupied the minds of the men in Washington proverbial for teking great inter- est in politics, than at the present writing. The opponents of the Democracy are appa- rently even more deeply interested in the va- rious programmes being talked over, than the Democrats themselves. In the last twenty- four hours we have certainly heard as many different cabinet “slates” elaborately dis- cussed. Some of them embrace gentlemen who, up to a very brief period indeed, before the elec- tion, were not only notoriously bitter Oppo- nents of the time-honored Principles of the Demecrat Perty, cne and all, but eupported the successful candidates personally, only with the avowal that they continue inflexibly opposed to everything for which the Democ- racy have contended for the last quarter of a century. Others again, were, up to afew short months before the election, avowed supporters of the Know Nothing cause; while some others were well known to be secret co-workers with the Know Nothing organization, relying on a Secret understanding with it for their contin- ued existence in public life, and standing ready to be pig or puppy—Know Nothing or Democrat—as either might triumph in the preliminary elections that settled the hash of the mania of the bur as a Political organiza- tion Still other equally as strange programmes ficd credence in the miinds of the wonder- mongers cf all parties. Thus, we have cne detsiled and believed by many, made up wholly of gentlemen, who though as individual and single members of the new goverpment uld all of them prove acceptable to nearly whole Democracy of the country, are not one of them representatives of the sentiment of the great mass of the party in their respec- tive States and sections. That is; all from the Northern States are original oppnents of the Ne treska b and all from the Scuth, Bentle- wou wilout sfiliation with the section of the party which comprises perhaps nine-tenths the Democratic strength of the slave-holding States. We mention theso rumors and sur- mises, only by way of showing to what a very ridiculous point the work of making up a cab- inet for Mr. Buchanan is being just now car- ried. For ourself, wo adhere to the belief ex- pressed a few days ago, that not a man has yet been invited to take a Cabinet portfolio; and that when Mr. Buchaman shal! extend such invitations, the recipients of “confi. fidence will be found to be, as a Board, gentle. men who really sympathize, politically, with. and enjoy the copfidence of the great mais of those who voted the Demeetatia teket in the late election in their respective States and sections, and whose pretence at his council- board will serve rather to cement the attach- ment of the great mass of the party te his ad- ministration, than to insure it a lukewarm support from at least a sufficient number of the Democrats of the incoming Congtess ty render it certain that, at the opening of Aes bell next winter, the Government will be in an everwhelming minority on all personal questions. Mr. Buchanan is a mat of too much expo: rience and sagaeity io throw away his victory after aur such fashion. The Democratic pub- lic ata distance may rest assured that, When announced, the new Cabinet ‘ill be indeed a faithful reflection of the Democratic party sentiment of the era. Well Dose.—His “fellow-citiaens without distinction of party, as we briefly stated ze terday, have tes¥tred to J. W. Syme, E 4°, of the Petorsbarg (Va ) Jatel/tzencer, a pub- fio dinner on the occasion of his contemplated retirement from the condust of tiat journal, which has so long been under his control. He ts a gentleman of professional ability, asl! know well who have had controrersy with him, and of Ligh personal character, as all also know who enjoy his acquaintance. Bat the point we are now aiming to illustrate, isthe fact that the community in which ho has so long labored evidently appreciate the value of the public services which such a man renders when edit- ing @ newspaper, and without dist{nétion of political party—though fe bis hands his paper has been an Active partisan—they com forward to testify to the fact that he does y in- deed, ceverve well of them. Such an occwr rence, though unheard of at the North, is, we are happy in being ebie to say, not uncom- mon at the South, and speaks well for the true liberelity and Americanism of popular senti- ment wherever it may ‘ranspire. Few, indeed, are aware of the intense men- tal labor of conducting a successful newspaper, and of the innumerable drawbacks to euccoss in the editorial vocation. This night on which we are writing, closes the year of such labor on the part of thousands of our professional brethren, who could tell tales of business trials and vexations, and mental and physical ex- haustion, in the course of the year, sufficient to make the hair of nine-tenths of the business men of the world stand on end, as it were. For our own part, whilo we have striven with unflinching perseverance to deserve tho confidence and support of the community of the District of Columbia and the country sur- rounding it, while we feel that we havo left as little as possible undone likely to secure it, as we could, honorably we have to thank them for much indeed. Never before was a newspaper received with more favor than the Star has been, nor ever did one sooner arrive at a position of entire independence of extra- neous aid from any quarter whatever Thank- ing our friends of all political parties for their share of the circumstances which have made the success of the Stara fixed fact beyond all future rivalry, we shall continue to conduct it with due thought of their substantial inter- ests—of those of the public of the District of Columbia and the surrounding country—as the pole star for its future guidance. The Inauguration —We perceive that a public meeting of afl the friends of Buchanan and Breckinridge, without distinction clique or club, has been called to make arrangements for an inauguration ball and the inauguration ceremonies Itissigned by many disti nguish- ed strangers (public men) and somo of the most substantial citizens of Wazhington—gen- tlemen who, though neither in office nor being expectants of ofthe, are, nevertheless, earnest friends of the principles Buchanan and Breck- inridge were elected to carry out. We are glad to see this movement ; as it is not appro- priate that so important a national ceremony or event should be left, as it were, wholly in the hands of one or more political clubs, even so far az the mere arrangements for the occa- sion are concerned. There are thousands around uz who, having no affiliation with or taste for partisan clubs after the occasion for their existence has passed away, will doubtless join with much more ardor in the necessary preparations to make the approaching ceremonies most impo sing and agreeable, when in the hands of the public at large, rather than in those of politi. cal clubs. As far as the members of the lat- ter are concerned, of course they will join with equal ardor in them, in whatever hands they may be; as, to conclude otherwise, would be to argue that the political enthusiasm that in- «duces them to keep in full operation such clubs after a Presidential election, looks rather to the interests of the club per se, than to that of the cause the club was created to sustain. The Pay of the Officers of the Army.— More than once a week, onan average, we duly chronicle the resignation of an officer of the army of the United States. Yet as a class none others in this country are more attached to their honorable and in many. respects en- viable profession. They are high-toned gen- tlemen in every proper acceptation of the term; as it is impossible that they can other- wise remain in the service even with comfort to themselves. Nine tenths of them heing graduates of the West Point institution are not only thoroughly educated for business life, but sodisociplined in their entireconduct as to make their success in life as civilians a matter of ab- solute certainty, whenever they enterupon the struggle with their fellow citizens in any busi- ness walk in life. So universal is the knowledgo of these facta, as that those connected with buri- ness enterprises who need the services of per sons of their proverbial personal character and training are constantly offering to them induce- ments to abandon the military profession. Their payin many of the grades known to the service being barely sufficiert to enable pereons in their respective positions in society to make a decent appearance with rigid econo- my, 28 a matter of course they are resigning one by one, day after to day. It is not to be expected in times like tho Presen*, when all the world aims if not to lay Up to. ething for arainy day, at least to live comfortably on the proceeds of one’s labor, that attachment to the public service will in- duce gentlemen to remain ite employees who are very surethat, on resigning, they can safely caleulate on making double or thrice the re- muneration they receive from the Government. Nevertheless, a commendable'esprit du corps has up to this time prevented a largo number of the most tseftl among them from tendering their commissions to the President; living as they have been in (if not absolutely on) the hope that the hourly increasing prices of every thing they necessarily consume will induce Congtere &o to, legislate as to prevent them from being forced out of the fervice, as we explain above. Wee trust, for the sake of the public interest—we write it in all sincerity of heart—that Congress will take at least suffi- cient time this_winter from the consideration of the interminable slavery question, to put a stop to the destruction of the army of the United States from the cause we have ex- plained above, by placing its officers on some footing as to pay, likely to enable them to re- main in it without thereby making too great tabrifices of their personal interests. This is plain talk, but it is at the same time plain truth, Tho Wrong Planet —W8 Ard indebted to a seientifie frictid for a correction of the state- nent in regard to the transit of Venus which has been going the rounds of the press, and was copied in the Star: & The Tranttt uf Venus will take place in 1881, when the planet will pass directly be- tween the earth and the sun, during the day, and tho darkness caused by it will make lights necessary in the houses. The transit only o¢ curs once in acentury, and on the last ocoa- sion tho British Government fitted ottt an expo- dition to the South Pacifie Ocean, for the pur- pose of are itfrom several points sim- ultaneovely, for astronomical purposes.’ To the Editor of the Evening Star: Your paper of December doth contains a statement i regard to @ transit of Venus, which hae no foundation in truth whatever Allow me to remark that it will be the plavot Mercury, and not the ieeia Venus, which will pass over the sun’s disc in 1861; further, even during @ transit of Venns there will be no perceptible inteidsption of solar light. The statemont that transits of Venus ogcur only once in acentury is incorrect—they occur at regular intervals of 8. 122, 8, 105, 8, 122, ete years, in regular succession Neither was it tho bri Government alone that Atted out an expedition to cbeorve the last transit of Venus in {7du; the French and the Russian Governments equally supported the cause of astronomical science. The next two oceur- Tences of transits of Venus will take place on December 8th, 1784, and December 6th, 1882. The above information may be of interest to your numerous readers 5. ee ee ery Conviction of Huntington. The conviction of this magnificent swindler was announced in yesterday’s Star. The New York papers give us the attendant cireum- stances : As soon as the juror? took thoir seats all eyes were intentiy fixed on Huntington, but he did not betray the least emotion. The most unskilful physiognomist, on scanning Hun tington’s countenance at that moment, could not fail to perceive that he maia ined. stolid indifference, rather than dcep feeling. While the Court and jury were waiting for Mr. Bra- dy, Huntington engaged in conversation with one of nis relatives, Mr. Clark, and assisted himself to a‘ slight sensation’ of the « weed” with his usual nonchalance. At 20 minutes to 6 Mr. Brady appeared and after seating himself beside his client, Clerk immediately preceedec. to call the ju- rors’ names, After they had responded the Clerk of the Court said : st lave you agreed upun your verdict, gen- tlemen ?’ The Foreman—‘ We have ” “What say you, is Charles B. Huntington, the prisoner at the bar, guilty or not guilty?” “Guilty,” was the reply; and each one of the jurors replied in the affirmative. No expressions of disapprobation or applause were manifested, but the verdict was received in colemn silence. A. Oakey Hall, Esq., the District Attorney, then rose and spoke as follows: If your Honor please, I gave notice this afternoon to my learned friend the junior counsel on the other sido, (Mr Bryan,) that in the possible event of this jury convicting the prisoner, his client, and the client of my learned friend, the senior counsel (Mr. Brady) who is now in court, that in view ¢f your Honor’s term expiring, with other considerations, [ should move for judg- ment upon the prisoner; and [ therefore, now, accordingly, deem it my duty so to do, and inove that the jadgment of this Court be pass- ed upon the prisoner at the bar Some re ar fa conversational character hero took place, which were participated in by the counsel for the prisoner, the district attorney and judge. At the conclusion, the clerk reqnested Huntington to stand up and put his hand on the Bible. After complying with the request, he said: ‘ You shall true auswers make touching your knowledge of any mechenical trade. Have you ever learned a trade?” iiuntington —I have nono. Clerk.—What have you now to say why judgment shenid not be passed upon you? Huntington —I have nothing to say ‘The Judge sentenced him to be confined in the State Prison, at Sing Sing, for four years and teu months --the fullest time allowed by law. Approrriate. - The. following is is ‘ travell- ing’ A young married lady, whose union had not been prolific of ‘darlings,’ has eus- pended on the wall in her bedroom, directly over the head of the bed, a neat little picture, underneath which is the following quotation from Scripture: ‘ Suffer little children tocome unto mo, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven”? Se eee Tae AxcuMextew AD Hominem.—A lady whose husband had, for several Sundays foi- lowing, been jecringly telling her that the great motive with women going to church was merely to display their bonnets, at last lost all patience, and said to him: * Then, sir, I sus- pose the reason why you gentlemen so rarely come to church is, because you cannot show your hats!’’ Boe The FRIEN DS OF BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE are requested to meet at Temperance Hall, E street between 9th and 10th streets, on TUESDAY, January 6 1857, at 7 o’clock p. m., to make arrangements for the Inauguration and 4 National Bell. Hon A G Brown, Hon James C Jones, Hon HA Edmundson, Hon FG Davidson, Hon L M Keitt, Hon P 8 Brooks, Hon H3 Bennett, Hon Samuel Carxther:, George rarker. Thomas Parker, Cornelius Boyle, Walter Lenox, Lucien Peyton, Joseph B Bryan, ‘obnson Hellen, Alexander Provost, Thomas }) Fisher, Charles 3 Wallach, James McSherry, Aug R Sparzs, ‘Thomas Hegnel,8 C. NE Welch, Michigan JH Woodford, ind. H A Street, H A Woodley, _jan 1 Ste —! MEETING OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION will be held at ‘Temperance Ha!l on SATURDAY EVENING next, January 34, 1857, at 7 o'clock All Democrats temporarily residing in the eity, members of Vemocratic State and local Clubs, and citizens of the District are respectfully in- vited to attend. LUCIEN PEYTON, Ch'n. And other ‘citizens, &e. dec 31-21" sae sata OF JANUARY AS8EM- BLY —Lewis Carust respectfully an- nounces that he will give an Assembly, at his Saloon, on the night of the anniversary the Battle of New Orieans, and he assures the sa pabite that it will bea brilli.nt affair He invites Mem- bers cf Congress with their families, strangers. and the citizens to join in celebrating’ this crown: ing act of the last war. dec 31-3t —— $$ re FOR A MERRY NEW YEARS’ I8HT.—The Metropolitan Club take t pleasure in snnouncing to their friends and A loan in general that they will give a Grand Cot len Perty, at CoLcmBta HALL, on THURS- DAY EVENING, Janaary 1, 1857 Tickets FIFTY CEN admitting a gentle- moan and ladies ‘There wi!l be no ladies’ invitations issued, and shina invited to attend B: dec 29-41% THE Commarea, TREASURER 5S Showing the amount at his credit in ~ ire st with bop peg treasurers and 4. ¢' "i the Mint and branches, by returns reee peaemey ale whip: 7s hae roid issued, but were then wapaid, and the amowns ¢ amount for which dr subject to draft. Shotwing, alse, the amount of ordered ay the Secretary of the Treasury. STATEMENT, fomday, Decemd« future transfers to and from dep In what place. Treasury ‘of the United States, Washington, D.c Assistant Treasurer, ion, Massachusetts: Assistant Treasurer, New y ‘ork, New York. Assistant Treasurer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Assistant Treasurer, Seems South Carolina... Assistant Treasurer, vb rieans, La Assistant Treasurer, St. Louis, esate Assistant Treasurer, San Francisco... Hecceepetd at'Buffilo, New York... Depositary at Baltimore, Maryland Depositary at pay nia. Depositary at Norfe Depositary at Wilmington, North Carolina. Depositary at Savannah, Georgia... Depositary at Mobile Alabama... Deposi at Nashville, Tennessee Depositary at Cincinnat), Obio...... Depositary at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Depositary at Galveston, Texas. Depositary at Cincinnati, (late). Depositary at Dubuque, lowa.. Depositary at Little Rock, Arkansas. Depositary at Chicago, Illinois. . Depositary at Detroit, Michigan. Depositary at Tallahassee, Florida. Depositary at ‘Tallahassee, (late) .. Depository at Oregon City, Oregon. Assay office of the United States, New York Mint of the United States, Philadel elphia, Penn. Branch mint of the United States, Charlotte, N.C Branch mint of the United States, Dahlonega, Ga. Branch mint of United States, New Orleans, La. Branch mint of the United States, San Franctsoo, Cal. Deduct overdraft........... - Deduct difference in transfers. . Net amount subject to draft. Transfers ordered to treasury of the United States, Wash’ Transfers ordered to assistant treasurer of the United States, New York,N.¥ ‘Transfers ordered to ssistant treasurer of the UI Transfers ordered to assistant treasurer of the United States, New Orleans = Transfers ordered to assistant treasurer of the United States, St. Louis, M Transfers ordered to assistant treasurer of the United Stat ‘Transfers ordered to depostiary at Norfolk. Va Transfers ordered to Mint of the United States, Transfers ordered from assistant treasurer, Boston, Massachusetts... Transfers ordered from assistant treasurer, New ‘Transfers ordered from assistant treasurer, St. Louis, Missouri... ‘Transfers ordered from dep sitary at Kicamo nd, Va Transfers ordered from depositary at“avannab, ‘Transfers ordered from depositary at Mobile, Ala. ‘Transfers ordered from depesitary at Dubaque, lowa ‘Transfers ordered from depositary at Chicago. [lino Transfers ordered from depositary at Detroit, Michig: Transfers ordered from mint of the United States, Phila: ‘Transfers ordered from branch mint United Stat Jan 1—It Drafts hereto- papain De, — Paget nie te /Amountsudject _ pee, Sore to draft. _Paya } $973 529 92 | $8,477 65 | $965,058 a 3,330,707 9t 54'369 26 | 3.295,m8 65 7,729,004 23 | 502 46063 7,298" 543 48 258,793 23 50,988 7 213,294 46, 168,194 93 27,741 65) 138'393 Se8| ges, Sas 992/822 71 | 1,010 335 3t| -79'833.02 «235. G52 30 66,507 £2 11,103 78 55,464 +4 212.014 38 37,8743 | 171,206 95 17,091 8) 628i, 162.99 149,111 98 £9,428 16! == 59. 683 78 | 31'888 02 | 4/538 15 | 97,251 87 18 ,189 54 4.14176! 177/047 72 149'ast 08 a1ggn 48) 114,78 58 147 98481 04 18,165 17 78,3°5 67 14,280 05 88 30; = 13,371 75 14,685 9) 3,112 00 | 7578 9 20 39 |..c00e---- ae ne 139,468 74 |"""*"" 9.661 76 129 736 93 53.353 33 8735 17 44,618 16 102'899 83 12,767 19 97,132 64 145,692 77 15622 96 = 1301270 41 3916 23 2,264 80 1,851 43 631 25 | 175 619 5) cee an Pete 5,600 00 |..........00008 D.€.....8.. nited States, Charleston, sc York, New York. 6,900 00 150.000 00 100,000 00 25,0°0 00 5.000 00 5.000 150,000 00 1,010 000 06 Ga hia, Pennsyivan es at New Orleans, La.. .... $4,720,000 00 LN SOFFICE, WasuIN TO ere) er we ALL PROM Tr Gay CONe Notice ts kercary Aven that leenses for butcher’s stalls and for hucksters, also licenses for dogs, Will expire on the 3ist instant, and that the eame must be renewed within ten doys. SAML. E. cables. dec 36. diJan10 Regi ter. WHAT WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Housekeepers and those about to commence Housekeeping to bear in mind that the first, second, third and fourth rooms of onr large aud spacious warehouse are filled to CABINET FURNI TURE and House-furnish- ing Goods generally, to which we respectfully invite the attention of those in want of bargains Houses furnished thrcughout wi h every article in the housekeeping line VERY CHEAP FOR CASH, or to punctual dealers at the usual credit Caillat the “ Housrxezrer’s Emporivm”’ and examine our stock before purchasing. Unr motto is— ‘“* Quick sales and small profits » BONTZ & COOMBS Geo 1-3m_ 7th street, between I and kk. OF F 1CE nm 1E Ww ASH IN GTON | GaAs. Ro Ligut company. Wasninctox, December 15, 1855—NOTICE TO STOCK- | HOLD ERS.—Pursuant to the requirements of its charter, a meeting of the stockholders of the Washington Gas-Light Cempany, for theelrcticn | of Directors for the year 1857, will be held at this | otiice on MONDAY, the 5th day of January pa at7o’clock p m by ogee dec 1S-e08w . F. BROWN, Sect. — — Sia isi Jaa Ne YE ARDS PRESENTS — M W. GALT } & BRO., have just reseived larve additions to their stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, &c ; most of which have been gottea up express- ly for their holiday trade. Persons in search of really elezant Presents would do well to examine our assortment M. W. GALT & BRO , Jewellers, 321 Pa. _ave , bet 91h and 10th sts. SHEPHERDS ROM 769 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, informs the ledics of Washington, that they have opened, at Parker’s Fancy Store, i under the National Hotel, a choice assort. | ment of Caps, lead Dresses, Cc thors. Capes, and | Fancy Artic Jes, &o, at PARKER?’S Faocy, Comb and Verfumery Stere, Jan L-5i* unde: National Hetel | OST.—LEFT IN TH TRINITY Church, | on sunday evening, December 23th, by a lady, a PRAYER BOOK, covered with purple Velvet, ornamented with a crown of thorns and oak vine, giltedgeandaclasp As it wasa present, it is highly valued by the owner, whvse name may be | found written it As it bas been taken from tre pew, it has probably been carried away by mis- take. Any information respecting it will b> jan 1-3: thankfully received, and a suitable reward given Mf left with CAMPBELL & COYLE, 1t® 351 Penn avenue Banking Hoes of Chubb Breihers, WASHINGTON, January 1, 1857 OHND BARROW AND HENRY KOLMES are this day admiited as partoers in the Bank House of Chubb Brothers. The firm from hd date will be composed of Chas. =t.J. Chubb, tere D Barrow, and Henry Holmes The House ia Davenpurt, Lowa, is com d of Chas St. J. Chubb, Wm CT Dougal. and Alexander H Barrow, under the frm of Chubb Brothers. Bar- row & Co CHUBB BROTHERS. jan 1-tf£ REMOVAs. Lay A BAIRD, UPHOLSTER AND PAPERHANGER, respectfully inform his friends, customers, and the pabils in general that m hzs removed his establishment from No. 491 Eighth street, near Pennsylvania avenue, to No. 493 Ninth street, near Pennsylvania avenue. where he will open in a few days ap extensive an: pice did assortment of Paperbangings, Borders, | rations, Shades, &c , and aii the other articles =P. pertaining to the business, where all persons in want of such articles are respectfully invited to call. jan 1-ee6t _———$—$—$—$ TO £HE LADIES—ZU THE LADIES! RS. M. L. SPOONER, No. 413 PENNA avenue, corn¢r 4} street south side, Ladies’, Gentiemen’s, and Children’s FURNISHING BAZAAR. Ladies and Children’s Underclothin of all description, Plain and &mbroidere Chemires, Drawers, Sxirts, Caps, long and short Night Gowns, ladics’ and misses Wrap ers, ia- dies? Illusion Capes, sean and Drawing-coom Slippers, Quilted Carriage Boots, Head Dresses of all description, ladies’ Breakfast Caps. Also, a general assortment of Gentlemen’s F urnishing Goods. Paris Spring and Bone Skirts Paris Dressmakin; in all Sts branches N. B —French F luting and Clear Starching. jan L-eo3t® NATIONAL THEA TRE. Miss Fanny Morant....Lessee and Directress EXTRA ANNOUNCEMENT. The Management takes great pleasure in announc- ing @ LIMITED ENGAGEMENT with the world- renowned RAVEL TROUPE, The following distin ished artistes will a) M. @ABRIEL R AVEL, ial FRANCOIS RAVEL, The daring BLONDIN DUUBUUCHET, and the admired Russian Artiste, M’LLE YRCA MATTHIAS, supported by a1: rh ay Thane Ballet'ana Pan- ru THE MARTINETTI FAMILY ‘Will appear nightly. A series of gorgeous and. laughable Pantomimes will be produced in rapid succession, under the immediate direction or GABRIEL RAVEL, the great living Comic Artiste N. B —The Box Office will be o) sale of tickets on Saturday, at 9 0’ jan 1-3t ed for the ‘kam. (aie DE lS pes STEAMSHIP ARAGO & ADAMS'S Express, EUROPEAN GOODS, suited for New Years’ Presents, just received at’ dee 30-3t “THE LAKES” 185° For YOUR NEW vkARe? PRESENTS cal] at THE KMPORIUM OF FANCY GOODS, 501 Pennsylvania avenue, neat Adams? Express. dec 30 3t RN — The Secend Grand Aum Tg Balla BOOKBINDERS’ BAL L. upper ASSOCIATED. " BOOKBINDERS. T's ASSUCIATED & BOOKBINDERS OF Washington ressestfally announce to their | friends and the ene that their Second Annual Ball an& Supper will be given on MONDAY EVENING, "Vanuary 1%th, 1857, at Carvsi’s SaLoon ‘The unanimous satisfaction given at out Ball last season, inspires us with renewed energy, and the managers p) their utmost capacity with every description of the brightest one of e themselves that this will be the season, and that no exer- | tlon will be spared that may contribute to tbe pleasure of those who may honor the with thelr presence Supper will be furnished by ‘:the prince of ca- terers’’—T. PoTENTINI Esrvta’s Celebrated Cotillon Band has been eee for the oceasicn. he Refreshment room will be open during the Ball.— ee at 12 o’clovk Tickets (including Supper and Refreshme=t:) THMEE DOLLARS ; admitting a gentleman and ladies. | ee hats, caps, or overcoats will be allowed in e bail. The entire committee will act as the Commit- tee of Reception. The Floor Managers will be designated by a blue resetie. R A MARCELLUS, od Secretary Board of Managers. ADIES’ LEATHER RETICULES, Purses, &c., Portemonaies with chains, at dec 31 1-3” LAMMOND’S, ° 7th st. EW YEARS’ PRESENTS, aT Lam. ens 'S, 481 7th street, at reasonable prices dee 31-3t tS Ea Co WORK BOXES. BEAD Bequet Baske's, &c., suitable for New Years’ Gifts, LAMMOND’S, dec 31-3t Seventh street. a a as aah EW YEAKS’ GIFYS.-GIFT CUPS and Saucers, Perfume Bottles, Flower Vases, Match Boxes, Jewel Stands, Holy Water Fonts, Card Baskets, &e., at dec3i-3t_ | LAMMOND’S, 7th st. Fes, SALE.—A FINE, YOUN BAY HORSE. Apply immediately KELUHER & PYWELL’S Co'umbia Livery Stable, on 8th street, between D ai dec 31-21% OVERLAND EXPRESS: CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS! Ros wance & DRURY AHEAD OF ALL COMPELITORS '—Anticipating a severe winter, we have made ar- rangements for’ a regular supply of superior OYSTERS, and though navigation may be closed for the season we will atalltimes havea full supply of Fresh Opened Oysters. Persons using inige quantities for Din- ners, Balls and Parties, should give us a call But one prics throughout the season to regular customers. SCHWAZE & DRURY, Dealers in Oysters alone, dec 31-1w 489 Lith st., second door above E. erate (one ot eS emeean ORS Gold Medal Pianos! STEINWAY & SONS, —- 85 WaLKER Srregr, ARECEIVED THE FOLLOW ING. “First PRIZE MEDALS in Competition, with the best makers of Boston, New] York. Philadelphia and Baltimore - TWO FIRST PRIZE MEDALS at the Me- tropolitan Fair, Washington, March, '835. OLD MEDAL at the Crystal P al Palace, New York, November, 1855, (bei: the only Gold Medal ‘iven for Pianos within jlast six years ) A GOULD MEDAL at the Maryland Institute, Baltimore, 1856. THE FIRST PRIZE MEDAL at the Fair, Crystal Palace, New York, Novemter, 1856 Among the ju: ‘were the first musical talent of ‘hecountry, such as M. Mason, Gottschalk, Wol- lenhanpt and many others. S & 8 Pianos are warranted for three years, and a written guarantee given. Prices moderate. For sale at No. 498 Eleventh street, 8th door above Pennsylvania avenue dec 30-ec3 * S* ASONABLE FURNITURE DRY GOUDS .—Just recelved, and on sale— One bale very superior Kainburgh Ritand- bound Blankets, in all sizes, from the smallest size crib to the largest size bed. Also, one case 10 4, 11-4, 12. Netted’ Quilts, in all white a ‘This is entircly a new article in this counjry, and will be ound desirable. Also, Toilet Covers to match the Quilts Marseilles do. incolors and white. Two bales colored — Sheepskin Mats, for bed sides, carriages, and deors, a delighful article for cold weather. Also, a fine lot of Quilted Comforts, with every other desirable article known to the trade in wo derartment, all of which will be sold a dec R-eo6t CLAGKTT, DUDSUON THE HOLIDAYS. GAUTIER'S CONFECTIONERY SALOON i 18 USUAL AT THIS SEASON OF TH ir, | 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 wi!l be found— 3,000 eae assorted Sugar Plums, for conveni- ence packed in pounds and half bags French Kisses, a large and beautiful assortment Bon-Bons, in sacks, Cornucopias Fancy Boxes and Baskets Boxes of Prunes, new and rich styles Small Cake of e ot Preserves, a gene! a pPly On Monday, the 22d instant, will be exhibited jamy Saloon the Inngest and richest display of ind 13-4 Turkish ink and white, large ae = Cakes pr prosanly _ wit- nessed in ( » Varying in price from 50 cents to $10 each. . Every thing to be found in a first-class confe>- tloi fore Reta gent be had at‘ A la ville de Paris.” = C. GAUTIER, Ce Confectioner. dec 18 eolm Pa. ave , bet. 1th and 13th sts. HEAP READING AT THE CIRCU. lating -Li 486 @eventh street. All the popular coe ogg hand. New Books Tee 20 ee PER OUSON, 496 7th atreet UNNING LOCUMOTIVES.—A 3MALL received at e003 LAMMOND’S, 7th st. Sar EVENING, Will be performed Tr LOVE CHASE: Constance -»Mise Fanny Morent After which, PERFEUTIVvN: Kate O'Brien.soes...-+.00..-Mins Fanny Morant In whiecb sbe will rectie the crlebra French from Les Horaces, end plsy a ®panish arch on the Guitar Charles ———— Mr.C Barton Hill To conch THE MUSES 5) BY STARLion® : : ‘Weshit ston Cirens and ‘Amritheatre., Cormer of Seventh Street aud the Avenue. ieorsindadenauieaietninenaticneaans BRILLIANT TRIUMPH: And the public verdict is that this is the most tegent Equestrian Troupe now performing — ia America. Two Grand Fxbibitions on this NEW YEAR’S DAY. Af ernoon, commencing 2% o'clock ; Evening, commencin; 7 o'clock In nome every member of this Star Compan pears, assisted by those famous artistes, d "MADAME LOUISE TOUR AIKE, MONSIBUR DERA And the Prince of Clowns, _ JIM MYERS Wants. NTED—BY ‘THE ADVERTISER A siteation to do csoking and house- work of asmall fem!iy. Address Box No. Sat this ¢ office. ie ANTED—A GOOD WASHER AND Irener who can bring wh po een tions. One of this characte ox find emp) at Co! “tee College. Pay $10 per mont Jan 1-2¢ i RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN, lately from New York, wishes a s'toation as ladles maid or chembermaid ; !s genteely educe- ted and wonld taxe carcjort- ach children in Eng lish branches Referesce piven. Address Mise KELLY, Star Offce, Box No. 12. ie ANTED--AN INTELLIGENT, HONEST. active, Indnstrous Boy betwren the age ¢ ft Wants years One well acquainted with the ety, of pleasing address, and accommodating ispovition, who is able and willing to work, and to devcte bis time to the interest of his employ ‘r,may ¢ddress “ Rusiness’’ through the chy Post Office, stating name, age, residence, and re ference. jen ANTED—TWO SMARTM vass the District with a e immediately.to JOHN WA' Penn avenue. ANTED—A WOMAN TO DO GENERAL Housework, Including Washing and Iron - "S — wages given. Apply at this office. ec Me Ww \d in cash for Old Silver, at HOODS 81] ver Wate Manufactory, 318 Pern. avenue, nvar Sth street. _dec 30 HU WANTS EMPLOYMENT—A FEW gentlemen of fair education, and mature age, who would be willing to canvass a county or two, on a useful ney, thet pais liberally, will fina’ employment by calling on the undersigned at No, 467, corner $th and E streets, before 10 a M., orafier 3 p. m., or addressing (stamp en- closed.) Dr. C. PALLIEN, Washington, D.C. dec 22-eo2w* ANTED—PERSONS DESIRING TO give prrvate dinner parties can be supplied ‘with a first class French Cook at #2 for his servi- ces on application at GAUTIER’S RESTAU RANT, 252 Penn. avenue, between 12th and 13th streets dec 9 ANTED.—TBE BIGHEST PRICES OAR D. _ GENTLEMEN | DFSIRING Board can find very comfortable accommode- tions, at 304 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 1(th streets, over Mr. Ridenour’s Confection- ery. des 30-1m EVERAL LARGE ROOMS, with BOARD, can be found at Mrs, CLARE’S, over the Bank of Wasbington. dec 29-41% OARD, &c.—MRS. BATES, ON THES. W corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sth street pared to accommedste gentlemen with rooms wher without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her = thelr patronage. Transient or table board can be obtained ap 6-tf GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL or THE GERMAN YEAGERS, AT CARUSI’S SALOON, THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1557. HE GERMAN YEAGERS RESPECTFUL- ly announce to their friends and citizens, that they wiil give a Grand Ballon NEW YEARS’ NIGHT, to commence at § o’clevk Weber's Band bas been engaged for the orcs- ston The supper and refieshments are in the hands of an experienced caterer Tickets UNE DOLLAR ; members of the company or at ‘he evening of the ball. Commitice F W Sellbausen, J Killian, F Stinzing, P Richter F G dec 4-7 P FRENCH RK. E SHALL OPEN THIS MOURNING A large lot of cheap MUSLIN SETS MUS LIN COLLAKS and SLEEVES, FLOUNC- INGS, and other Fancy Articles, sent us on ap proval, and will be found worthy the attention of those wishing te purchese such trticles for Boll- day presen’s We would also ask the attention of basers to our elegant assortment of Dress G Shaw's, &c . which we are now offering much below the regular Prices in order to reduce our stock. W.M SHUSTER & CO No, 3, a emecsna Centre Market, Tih and &th streets - THE LAKES” AVE BROUGHT \OU THE MOST EX- quisite, noique and recherche articies, elabo- rated with the most artistique taste from materials the most rae and valuable which every conti- nent and ciime can yield. Yea, Coral, Shells and Pearls from Ne) i "s briny deep, Diamonds and Minera] Gems delved from the gnomy bowels of the earth; Flora! and be ye products dis- es from ‘heavenly dews in forest and field— nymph and fairy cffecings at the Prometbcar e of Science anc A:t In short. THE LAKES haveculled the choicest FANCY GOODS which the genius of every land could be-tow upon the products of every other. They have brought them here to Washington ard opened their BAZAAR (A Mvseum - itse!f,) At No S0i Pennsylrania avcnue, Where they are open for inspection. It ix worth a drive or a walk from Georgetow™ or Alexandria to examine, and offers unparalleled inducements to to be bad of the dorron the dec 31-3t chase ‘heir facilities for importing Trans-Atlantic Goods enables them to retail at what many wil! at wholesele Cal. AND SBE iy hs Goods, Portemonnaies, Cabas, = verfamery, wholesale and retal! EW YEAR'S —— ly bound Pra: oo! .| Pearland Tertetee sel — Pearl Paper Cutters an: 00k - Fancy note and letter Paper, with Envel»pes to ch Gold rom and Penci's,a magnificent anicle Penknives, Purses, Backgammon Bonds Portmonnaies, Portfolies, gutte-perchs Pencils Ladies’ Travelling ng Bogs, Sxbes Picture — beaatifully bound copies of all tre Poets . Wilting Deeks, Work Boxes ‘And an endlow number of beautifel articles suitable for presents. For the Juveniles can here be found all the new and popular Books by the best authors, to- gether with a handsome lot of— Linen Books, beautifully colored Paint Boxes, with Cups and Broshes Abboit’s Histories, &c , &c All of which wil be cold at the very lowest SHILLINGTON’S Great Literary Depot, dee 31-3t Penn ave.,cwne jg street. REMOV. ‘AL. eeuse. CHILTON, ATTORNEY AT , has removed bis office to ‘he base- ment of rthe 1 house of Johnson Hellen, Esq . on the corner of Sth street and Louisiana avenue. dec 30-1m* NEW YEAR. Pree es ‘cars ts are sortment of'rich FANCY GUODS at 50 Penn- " deo 30-3 “THE LAKES.”