Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1857, Page 3

i EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Nationa TaeaTRE —The new season with Miss Fanny Morant as manageress, opened last night, most satisfactorily. There was a good audience, the house was comfortable, and the acting superior. The part of Peg Woffing- ton was admirably performed by the fair manageress, whose appearance on the stage was greeted with loud applause Mr.C B. Hill as Sir Charles Pomander made a decided bit. Miss Ellen Morart as Mabel Vane was received with deserved applause. Our old friend Glenn was excellent in the part of James Triplett—indeed the cast of the piece generally was remarkably Upon the conclusion of ‘‘ Masks and Faces’’ a loud demand was made by the audience for the fair lessee, Miss Morant, who responded to the call in a neat, modest and graceful little speech, in which she returned her acknowl- edgements for the brilliant audience and an- nounced jhat she had assumed the manage- ment of that large establishment and would offer cuch novelties during the season as would merit the approbation of a Washington audi- ence, to whom she looked for a generous sup- port in ber new undertaking. To-night an extra bill is put up for New Year's, commencing with tha sterling com- edy, * The Love Chase,’’ to be followed by the sprightly petite comedy, “The Maid of Munster,”’ the whole to conclude with the droll mythological burletta of *‘ The Muses by Starligbt.’’ The famous Ravel Troupe, including the immortal Gabriel, have been engaged at the National, and will shortly appear Wasaixeton Cincus.—Most agreeably were we surprised upon entering this newly-erected Circus building last night, to find it so com- plete in its various departments. Altogether, it is the most comfortable structure for such purposes ever seen here; well warmed, seats conveniently arranged, and pitched at an angle steep enough to enable the spectators to see all the details of the ring performances with entire ease. The building was brilliantly lit up with gas. through an apparatus inge- niously adapted to the purpose by Tcheifiley. The wonderful feats of the Ferranti Family and Monsieur Debach—the side-splitting com- iealities of Myers, the Clown, and bis cvadju tors—the dashing equestrianism of Madame Tourniaire, and the superb posturing of Foster Hawkins and others, kept the audience well amused through the entire evening The manager, confident that there is no company equal to his now performing, offers a wager of one thousand dollars to any person who will present the equal of either Madame Tourniaire, Mons Ferranti, or Mons. Debach; and we willingly bear testimony that they will be found hard to beat Two grand performances will be given this New Year's day, as also on Saturday—after- noon and night. ALEXANDRIA AND WASsuINGTON RAILROAD. This road has, so far, proved a great advan- tage to the travelling public, who have lib- erally patronized it. Up to Monday evening 2,257 passengers had passed over it. The officers are polite and attentive, and though the time made is not swift, yet the officers deem it best to run the trains with regard to safety rather than great speed. The average Tunning time between the depot and the Long Bridge is twenty minutes. The passengers are conveyed from the south end of the bridge into Washington city in fine coaches, and the whole ride is a very agreeable one.—Alezan- dria Gazettes. Ustawev. Assems_y.—On Tuesday after- noon a complaint was made to the Captain of the Auxiliary Guard that a large number of persons, white and black, were assembled in a house in the Second Ward, drinking, gamb- ling, and annoying the neighbors. atch- men Norwood and Birch went t» the house and captured four of the prineipals, who were retained in the guard house until yesterday morning, when they were ordered to pay a fine of $5 and costs each. The house where they met was kept by a white person. The names of the parties arrested are Jas Smith, ae Dowe, Edward Solomon, and Chas. H. Town. Passinc Dowy tae Avexve this morning our attention was attracted by a large crowd pressing arcund our friend Shillington’s store All seemed intent on passing in one door and out at the other, only stopping a moment in- side. We followed in with the crowd to learn the cause of so much anxiety, when ‘“ Ledger, sir? New York Ledger, sir?’’ greeted our ears It seems the New York Ledger for Jan- uary 10 had just arrived. and our literary friends were intent on reading the admirable tale by Emerson Bennett, entitled ‘‘ The Ref- ugees: An Indian Tale of 1812” * Naveaty Boys.—There is a fierce dispute going on between the boys of the Navy Yard and those of the Seventh Ward, about the right to skate on the ice in James's Creek— each party claiming the exclusive privilege Several stone battles have been fought, and sowe of the boys badly hurt. At the last fight fire-arms were brought into requisition, and a boy was wounded in the leg by a pistol shot. ‘These riots are becoming dangerous, and the interfercuce of the police is asked fur by the residents of that section of the city. A Presentation —On Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock. S. York AtLee, Esq., secretary of the National Monument Society, will, by di- rection of the Board of Managers, present to primary school No. L of the Fourth school district a fall length print of Wazhington, handsomely framed, ss an acknowledgment of $10 contributed by that school, and the continuance of a monthly contribution of 70 cents. The frame was presented by Mr M.‘T. Parker and the upholstering by DA Baird. This sebool is under the care of Miss Annie M. Adams Taos Ovp Year died hard, departing ia the flurry and whirl of a snow storm which com- menced about midnight to the discomfiture of the many people on the streets wendipg their way howeward from watch meetings; coirees, balls, and social gatherings. Like most young. Sters, the year 1597 enters the world in a du- bious state of smiles and tears, clouds and funshine, but we guess when fairly ‘done borning’’ it will turn cut a comely joyous new year. We wish it well; we do indeed. A Rescvg.—Last night, Watchman Hilton, of the Fire Ward, while conveyin; risoner to the Western Lock-up. was waylaid and knocked down, snd the prisoner rescued. The watchman, being unable to make another arrest, went to the lock-up and reported the case. The officers immediately went in pur- suit of the parties, but they eseaped. Mr Hilton, though pa lly, is not dangerously wounded. — Crimixat Cocat.—On Tuesday, George Ed- wards. W. Baker and Andrew Jones were found guilty of riot, and sentenced to one year imprisonment in the county jail, and to pay @ fine of one dollar each. This riot vc- curred in the First Ward between several fire companies. John Butler, riot; one month in jail and one dollar fine. Joux Mornianty.-—A petition signed by mem- bers of the grand and petit juries and mem bers of the bar has prepared for presentation to the President for the pardon of Moriarty, who was convicted of manslaughter ef his child. The circumstances attending this un- fortunate affair, and the former excellent char- acter of the prisoner, enlisted nearly all con- nected with the court in bis behalf. SaLutes — About 12 o’clock last night, one might have supposed that a terrible riot was going on inthe beartof thecity Guns, pis- tols, &c.. were discharged in quick succession, acd the auziliary guard bad to interfere to prevect it. It proved to be the boys, who were firing salutes for the New Year. Loox ro Your Pockers —A number of sus picious jooking strangers have arrived in this city without baggage or ~‘ visible means of tupport ’’ and are to be seen prowling about the street corners in the vicinity of the ayenue hotels. The police have a watchful eye upon them. ——_ Tats New Year's Nigut abounds in amuse- ment«—the Theatre, Circus, Udd Fell: vee, Yenger’s Ball, &o., and it will be the public is not well ei ei The com- munity will verteinty bave a good time for one night, at least. PHILBRICK was com led to his sto eae open his store, exter’s Hotel, with less than one- fourth of the stock which he had shipped from New York Yesterday he received thirty cases of new Books. and is hourly expecting more. His stock of Presents is as inexhausti- ble as his fund of humor. Call and see him, and get a handsome New Year’s Present. Tux Sxow.—As a matter of course, we ha: snow on the ground to-day, as not to eshte draped on New Year's day is extraordinary ed aus also, = a maghgthe course, our fares are sloppy, to the great annoy- ance of the gadding thousands by whose ay a rance the stree! as! mn a - Tieened as we go to press. ayy re To THOSE WHO HAVE PERMITTED TRE Ho.t- pars to pass thus far without making their presents, we would say if they desire to make a really pretty and cheap present, they can do no better than go to our friend Shilling- ton’s and purchase one of his handsome rose- wood — psn with — He h some splendid gold pens ani pencil: cabas, picture albums, travel: ing bags. sells cheap. Commence tam New Year wits a Diary. Lt is useful for ring events—past, pres- ent and future; a valuable pocket companion, with almanac, calender, valuable tables, and blank leaves for keeping a diary for every da in the year. Shillington can furnish you wit them, in any style you may desire. * _Missixc.—Mr. Abraham Clark, residing on Sixth street, between @ and H, has been mies- ing since Sunday last, and his family feel much uneasiness on his account He was dressed, when last seen, in a black coat and pantaloons, velvet vest, and silk hat. Larceny.—Officer Robinson arrested Geo. Myers, in the Sixth Ward, for stealing wood from the yard of Mr. Thos. Clark. He was taken before Justice B:iggs, and in default of security for court was sent to jail for trial. Arriictixng —On Sunday last a littlo child (aged about 16 months) of Mr. Morris Dubois, residing on New Jersey avenue, pulled a cup of coffee from the breakfast table, scalding its neck and bosom so terribly that it died on Monday. On THE Star's outside to-day will be found the Mayor’s communication to the Board of Aldermen, giving his reasons for returning the bill for the erection of school buildings in the third school district. Tae Deceupgr Rerorts of the Auxiliary Guard shows that 157 persons have been con- fined for offences ; of these, 87 are residents of the District. One hundred and fourteen were accommodated with lodgings; of these, five are natives of the District. Males, 110; fe- males,4 Between 10 and 20 years of age, 9; 20 and 30,35; 30 and 40, 20;° 40 and 50, 29; o0 and 60, 14; 60 and 70, 3. Warcn Returys.—Samuel Woodland, col- ored, drunk and disorderly; fined $2 and costs. Alfred Lewis, do do Samuel Hicks, disor- derly ; security and costs. George Hicks, out after hours; dismissed. John Hill, do; fine and costs Josephine Allen, do; fine and costs. E> Sophia Defoe, who was sent to school in Tonawanda, N Y.,whileher parrents em- igrated to Michigan, hung herself, from grief and homesickness. EF It is stated that the Eastern markets are glutted with oysters. The Norfolk Herald informs us that a vessel freighted with this loge! luxury, went from that city to New ork, where it was found impossible to dispose of the oysters upon any terms, and the vessel returned to Norfolk with her cargo iG A lato number of the San Antonio (Texas) Ledger contradicts the report that some of the cameis had been stolen. The Ledger says that camels, 22 in number, had just passed through that city, loaded with about 600 pounds each, returning to their place of rendezvous, which is some 70 miles from there. E> Judge Bishop held court in Northamp- ton, Mass , on Christmas day—entirely forget- ting that the law made it a holiday. One of the witnesses ‘‘ happened to think of it” in the course of the afternoon, and the parties interested not making any objection, but wai- ving their legal rights from the blunder, the trial went o2. A New Parser in New Yorx.—The New York Evening Post of Saturday, says: ‘‘ We hear that a project is on foot for a new evening aper in New York, to be called the New Vork American It has a capital of thirty thousand dollars, is owned by an association, is to be advocate the principles and union of the American party, and is to be edited by FP. H. Ruggles, Esq. “ San’s’’ Opinion or Himsenr —The Crock- ett (Texas) Printer states that Gen Sam. Houston, while on a visit to that place, a few days since, said in private conversation, that ** there was nothing now left for the American party, but to joia either the Democrats or the Republicans.” This announcement of the decline of fortunes of Know Nothingism may be considered as ‘‘ official ’’ Gints asp Bearps.—Two young misses, discussing the qualities of some young gentle- men, wore overhead thus: No. 1—* Well. I like Charley, but he's rath- er girlish, he hasn’t got the least bit of a beard.’’ No. 2—“ I say Charley jas got a beard, but he shaves it off ”’ No 1—‘No, he hain'teither, any more than I have.” No, 2—I say he has too, and I know it, for at pricked my cheek.” ee SS —— i>” A Perfumed Breath.—Whe would haves dissgreeable breath, when, by using De La C Baum or tex Warr Waren Licty aa « Dentifrice, sendered sweat, and leave the teeth white as Alabast a drep on your tooth-brash and wash the teeth ui morning. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION may easily be acquired by uetog De La Cova’s Bata or Tam Waite Waren Litty. It will remove tan, plunpies, and freckles from t it soft and rosy. Weta , pour on two or three drops, and wash the face night and morntog. SHAVING MADE KASY.—Wet your brush and pour on two or three drops of Dr La Covn's Bau or THe WHITk Ware Linty, rub the beard well, and it will make a beau- tiful soft lather Price fifty cents. For sale by Charles Stott, Wasbington, and by druggists geverall Dec 31-tJan 13 ities of the United States, all other prepsrations waving died out. It produces a jet biack or glossy brown, a4 required, instantaneonsly, without injury to the hat on the contrary, renders it soft, giving it at the same t perfectly natural appearance. Does nct stain the skin. Gilman's Liquid Hair Dy fn this city. Gentlemen wh of «xray or reddish hue wi! can appear ina salt of biack, by devoting ene mal very celebrated article Ladies!—Dr. Du combination of Ingredi- lees. Their efficacy and '@ practice of over thircy have been strictly fol ‘orrect all Irreguiarities, uation, (particularly,) ab Impertant te. the PONCO’S Fes years; avd, where the directio lowed, they have never failed to relieve palafal and dificult men the change of Ife. They will on ios, aud remove all obstructions arising from cold, exposure oF any causes; aud may be used successfully ass Preventive. Call upon the agent, and get a Oircalar for particulars free. Price $i per box, with fall directions. Sold wholesale and retail by CHAS. STOTT, Drnggist, Fe SAMUEL B. WAITE, 52 Seventh street, Wash 3 and R. 5. T. CISSKL, Georgetown ; to whom all orders must be sent, aud the Pilis will be sent confideutialiy, by mail, to ladies who euclose them one dollar. N. B.—See signatare on the box; tocounterfettit ls for «ry. Jott iG" Step that Bar Take time by the forelock,”* aud cure that ny cong! Remo © it will remove you, for it cries ud in every body Make way for the Consumption.” Mr. Gardner's nm Balen of Liverwort and Hoarbound will silence its noise, stay its evil, and give you sweet repose for your present sleopions nigits. ‘ is " = Messra. Weeks & Potter, No. 154 Washington street, Bos- tou, General Agents. For sale by W. H. Gilman, Charles Stott, Naira & Palmer, Z, D, Gilman, and by Draggists geu erally. dec 30—1w. Weak, the iver 4 the arteries and terminate rat effect, act npou the ar- jan, by which impurities for the good to come afterwards No great good is ofleu achieved without rome trouble in its attainment, and this rule applies to the only occur where the of impure, temact homers. A consecutive ase for «few Gays will satiny most cubelioving of the creat good the pills are doing. | 1 ‘sections should be carefally followed, health and vigor will majority of casen, be se- red by the use of RRANDRE’ ite. Sit wt 3 cents per box at 43 Cinal street Henudrety auiiding, New by T. W. wyott & Sons, 132 north Second sireet, and by medicine dealers ener nov 1. If understood and (7? Brewn’s Bronchial Treches.—« We | have found them of greatserviceinallaying Bronchial Irrita- tion, and in subdding Hoarsenées produced by Colds, and do our clerical brethren » real favor {0 calling their attention pon Herald. “We them tp the et- tention of pr’ cakera, sin; and other are troubled with aflections of the Paros.” —Christian wate man. “For Coughs, ,sthma, &¢., we cheerfully bear tenti- mony from persoaal knowledge to their effi Pictortal. “ They are a simple and ¢ t form for adm’ istering, In combination, several medicinal substances held in general esteem among Physicians in the treatment of affections.” —Dr. G. F. . Containing no Bronchial fam or deleterious drugs, these Lozenges be used freely by public speakers and vocalists for ‘Clearing aad giving strength to the volce. Sold by all Druggists. Oct 15-tf JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent. f DIED. On the December, WM. WALLER, merly of Stafford county, Va., but for the last twenty six yearsa resident of this city, inthe 6 th year of his i His funeral wit] take place on to-morrow (Fri- day) afternoon, at 2 0’clock. from his late resi- dence, corner of Twenty-third and G sts. His friends and acquaintances are invited to attend without further notice. * On the 28th ultimo. in Frankford, near Phila ere GEV. J. PEPPER, in the 57th year ot js age. For Sale and Rent. OR RENT—A NEW TWO-STORY Brick House, suitable for a small family, on 2ist street west, near E street. Rent 8150 Ap- ply to W. 8. WOODSON, No. 382 13th street, near New York avenue. des 31-2 OR RENT—AS A BEDROOM—A LARGE, comfortable front room, at No. 435 8th street, a neighborhood at once very central, very quiet, and very convenient to the Post and Patent Off- ces. dec 31-5:# OOMS FOR RENT.—TWO LARGE PAR- lors with Bedrooms for rent, furnished or un- furnished, on the corner of 16th and L streets. Enquire at the Grocery Store dec 31-2t* ARMS FOR SALE—INTENDING TO cultivate a larger farm, the subscriber will sell the farm in Alexandria county, Virginia, on which he has resided for the past seven years. It contains 51 acres, and fs situated near Balls 4 Roads, 3 miles from the Georgetown Aqueduct, and 6 miles from both Washingten and Alexan- dria. There are upon it a comfortable and well- arranged dwelling house, containing six rooms, with front and back covered porticos, the former 38 by 12 feet; a kitchen ; a comfortab!e house for servants or farm hands; a large and convenient barn, with stabling for six horses and ax many cows, and an ample cistern (attached tothe barn;) a root eellar under the barn, to hold 2,000 bushels of roots for market or steck feeding; ice house ; spring house; smoke house ; corn house; a stone Market root house, and a store house. Also, a good dairy near the homestead door, from the never failing spring of which water is obtained for all the requirements of the occupants. There is also en the place an orchard of more than a thousand thrifty trees of different plantizgs, con- sisting of the choicest varieties cf peaches, ap- Ples, pears, (dwarf and standard,) cherries and joins: At present 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 is an ample supply for all the purposes of the place. This farm has been cult: vated with care and Is very productive. no pains having been spared to render {t remuner- ative, and to make it complete in all !ts appoint- ments. For a dairy man and market garden farmer, ora ae, man, or for the country resi- 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 turnpikes. the former leading to Washington, and the latter to Alex- andra This ope is in the immediate vicinity cf Bailey's ~ Roads (in Alexandria ccunty, Va .) and is about six miles from both cities named above. It has upon it an orchard ofabout350chol.e Peach trees, most of them lately set out, a dwel- ling-house that can be made comfortable for a farmer’s family at small cost, some ftabling, and one of the finest springs in all this region of country. There is wood enough upon the tract for its necessities. There is no better soll within thirty miles of Washington than that of this Bla- den place; nor any such place that can be re dered remonerative at less cost by proper aiten- tion; the land being in fine heart at this time. For terms, for either or both these farms, which will be made to suit the times, Sy eae dec 29 W. D. WALLACH, Star Office. So OF ROOMS~ FURNISHED AND unfurnished. Private Tables, &c , at 534 17th street, opposiie the War Department. dec 27-2w* OR RENT—THAT LARGE AND HAND- some three-story Brick House with back build- ings, &e , &c , on the corner of 14th and H streets. Itis completely furnished throughout. Posses- sion may be had immediately. Apply to E. E. WHITE & CO , Grocers, Louisiana avenue, dec 26-tf AUCTION SALES. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneet. Hee KEEPING ARTICLES at Auc- ti On WEDNESDAY, the 3ist of De- cember, I shall sell, without reserve, commenc- an ex- tensive and complete assortment of Houséfurnish - ing at 10 o’clock a. m., 4! Store No vania avenue, between 3d and 44 & Goods, consisting in part of— > Do ', Coffee and Tea Pots Planished an@ Britannia Coffee and Tea Sets Do _ Pitchers, Egg-bollers and Ivory and bone handle Chafin sand Oyster Dishes Solar, Parlor dia Chamber Lamps Table and Door Matts, Coal H Hearth, Dustrug and Furniture Brushes Candlesticks, Tea Waiters. call and tea Bells China Tea Sets, China Coffee and Tea Cups ishes, Sauce China Vases, Toilet Sets, chamber and foot Tubs Soup and Sauce Tureens, Sauce Bolts Butter, pickle 2nd other covered Dishes Pitchers, Mugs, Sugaf and Cream Dishes , Cut Glass Decanters, Tumblers and Goblets Do Wines, Lemonades and Pitéhers. aALso— 10 good Cooking and other Stoves 6 dozen mahogany frame Looking-glasses Sofas, Lotinges, Card Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads And a large iot of other goods Terms of sale: All sums under $25 casi} over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes endorsed, ‘with Interest dec 27-ts C.W. BOTELER, Anctioneer. In addition to the abeve, | shall sell several very superior Feather Beds, Pillows, &c. dec 29-4 C. W BOTELER, Auct’r The above Sale will be continued en RNING, Jan. 3, commencing SATURDAY M at same hour. jan 1-2: TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS. Cc. W. BOTELER, Auc’r. T? E UNDERSIGNED TENDERS HIS Ser- = vices as Collector, and to execute any descrip- tion of writing with neatness and dispatch. Bills entrusted to him will receive prompt at- tention and immediately upon the receipt of mon- ey, returns will be made Orders joey be left at the Stationery Store of 'y, Pennsylvania avenue, between llth and 12th streets, or at my residence 10th, be Wn. F. Bav tween G and H streets. dec 27.6 ton and its vicinity for their patronage, and inform them that they have receiv stock of Velvet and Fancy a fine, have a portion of ver and 11th sts. ONE DOLLAR! DAGUERKEOTYPES § AMBRKOTYPES, IN NEAT CASES, FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, will be made at VANNERSON’S GALLERY, untel the First of Jonwary. PATENT AMBROT} PES, in Fine Silk, Velvet lined Cases, from $2 to 315. VANNERSON'S GALLERY. (OVER Lane & Tucxer’s) dec if lw* No 424 Penna. avenue, > J OTICE.—WESHALL AS USUAL, PRIOR to the Ist of January, make an indiscriminate issue of ail open accounts on our books up to the Those who prefer not to have them sent to them will find their bills resdy for deliv- It is hoped that all will without delay settle lhe same, according to the terms on 28th Instant ery at our desk which their purchases were made dec 22 10t CLAGETT, DODSON & SON. ted Tea, Table and Desert Spoons and Forks ns nives and Forks, Stecls __JAMES F. TUCKER. NEW YEARS’ GIFTS FOR THE LADIES. ADAME PRIBRAM & DAUGHTER GIVE their thanks to the ladles of ne, a i) BONNETS, anda new style of HEAD-DRESSES, which they In tend to sell for gifts, at cost price. ‘They also handsome Bonnets, from $2.50 to $5. No. 277 Pa. avenue, between 10th dec 27-tistJan AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. ARGE SALE OF CHOICE FAMILY Grocertes, Cigars, &c., at Aucthon.—On FRIDAY MORNING, January 2, at 10 o’clock, we will sell, at our Auction Rooms, a as- sorfment of Family Groceries, &c. We name in part— Im Gun , and Black Teas sper souk ana Pula den boxes Mould and Adsmantine Candies 30 boxes Sa'eratus. Chocolate, and Olives 20 doz. Buckets and Brooms 19 boxes Maccaront! aud Vermicelli 15 Rotes id Ibs. each) Figs 25 boxes Starch an4 Indizo Bine Fe oed Cigars endian Pages 0 boxes pi; 5 jes Pay 38 dod ‘Biue and Black Ink in boxes 5 barrels Vinegar, baskets Olive O11 20 kegs pure White Lead, &c. With many other articles in the grocery line not here enumerated. Sale positive. Terms at sale WALL, BARNARD & CU., dec W-dts Auctioneers. Sy WALL. BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. VATE Wh tion, (o a" @ DAY MORNING, Janvary 20 Will soll, st onr Auction Rooms, ment of choie* Otard Brandies, maica Spirits, &c 4 \ cesas fine Otard Brandy 3x do do 1} caskCognac do 2 Y cask Pinet do 1 4 cast cl@ Jamaica Spirits 2 barrels old fourth-proof Gipson’s Whiskey 2 do old Monongahéis Whiskey 25 demigobns (1, 2, and 5 gallons) olf Rye Wh!s ke The atvention of hotel keepers, restaurafifs, aud others ts respectfully invited to this sale,as the articles are cf excellent quality, and must be soid withuot reserve Terms: 230 and under, cash; over that amonni acredit of two and four months, for notes satis- factorily endorsed bearing interest WALL, BARNARD & CO dec 30-dts Auctioneers. By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers. NKUSTEE’S SALE OF EXCELLENT and Well-kept Farnitmre et lie Auction.-—-By virtoe of a deed of trast duly re- corded, &c , 1 5) sell,on FRIDAY. January 2d, 1°57, at 10 o'clock a. m , at No. 993, on M sachusetts avenue, betwoen 4th and 5th -t » (the flag will designite the house,) a large ard general assortment of excellent Furniture and ousebold E fects, consisting in partas follows : 1 dozen solid mahozany spring-seat Chairs 2 mahogany spring-seat Tete-a-Tetes Mahogany Sofas and Lounges Marble-top Pier Table and Ornamenta! Frame Mirrors Castor Chairs and Rock! Hat Rack and Whatnot Mahogany, Walnut, Jenny Lind, and other Bed- tteads Wainut extension and other Tables Marble. top and other Bureaus Marble-top Centre Tables, Card Tables Cane and wood seat Chairs Do do eninge $ do Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Mattresses A large lot of Carpeting, Glicloth, &c. Cooking and other Stoves Comforts, Blankets, Sheets, Pillow Cases, &c. Handsome Window 8 .ades Writing Desk, Mahogany Frame Mirrors A large and general assortment of China, Glars and Crockery Wate Together with many articles too numerous to mention. ‘The above furniture bas all been purchased in the sixty days, free from any injury, and the sale ll worthy the attention of housekeepers and ers. Ferms: All sums under 30 cash ; over $30, 2 credit of 30, 60, and 9 days, for notes satisfac- large consign- Whiskey, Ja- 3 Chairs R. P. JACKSON, ATTOKNEY AT LAW, Office No. 155 Bridge street, Georgetown, ILL ATTEND TO CASES IN THE CIR- cuit Court and the Court of Claims; to the examina'ion of ‘Titles to Property, the Investment of Money in Real Estate, Conveyancing, and all other business requiring the services of an At- dec 25-2w eaten ALLOONS, DOLLS, GAMES, ENGRAV- ings. &c., at McLAUGHLIN & CO's. torney. JOHN F. ENNIS, TTORNEY AT LAW District of Columbia. Office No 22 Lovisiana avenue EAUTIFUL PAPIER between Sth and 9th sts. dec 27 OR SALE—IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT aos about uincty acres of Land, lying in the District,and within about two miles of thecity. It has several desirable building sites, overlooking the city. Theie is on it a quantity of fire wood and chestnut timber. The improve ments are three Dwelling-houses, large new Barn and Stable, and a well of good water. A part of the Land is in good condition for gardening pur- poses. For further particulars address JOHN - McCLELLAN, through the City Post Office. dec 30-13 w* ye LARGE ROOMS SUITABLE FOR GENTLEMEN TO BE RENTED.—They also, can be Boarded in the house if desired. Apply to THOS POTENTINI, No. 279 Penn. avenue, south side. dec i7 A FIRST-CLASS RESIDENCE IN k GEORGETOWN, D. C.,, FOR RENT.— ‘The seriber otters for rent’her late residence at the corner of Fayette and Fourth streets, Georgetown, immediately opposite the Convent of the Visitation. This ts one of the largest and best finished houses in the District of Columbia. having all the modern improvements contained 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. A pump of the parest water in the immediate vieinity. The Voeality is high and salubrious, and in a quiet and higbly respectable neighborhood. Possession z1ven immediately. For further particulars inquire next door to the Premises, of Mrs. ANNE R. O’NEAL, et WOR RENT.—THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, sulta- ble fora first-clacs Boarding-House. It is now sadergnine a complete repair. Possession given immediately. Inquire of A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. oc 30-tf er Co PENS IN GOLD AND SILVER * Cases; Penknives, imported direct from Rodgers & Sons, Sheftield; French Portfolios, French and English Vrawing Books, Albums, French and English Juvenile Bocks, English Bibles and Prayer Books of all sizes, in morocco and velvet bindings; fine editions of standard American, English and French author: in Poetry and Prose, in fine bindings; and a large collec- lon of illustrated Books, mostly imported direct from Eurepe by the undersigned. dec 30- FRANCK TAYLOR. TWO DAYS’ SALE OF SILKS. E HAVE ON HAND AN IMMENSE stock of SILKS, probably 930,000 worth, and, having but a short time to ciose out our stock we propose to devote Tuesday and Wednesday. 30th and 3!st December, to the’ exclusive sale of Silks. ‘The stock mast be sold, and we invite ali who want bargains In Silks to call within the time set apart for the sale of that particular article CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO., deg 30-3t cor Pa.ave and 9th street. NSTRUCTIONS TO UNITED STATES Consuls—with directions to merchants, ship- masters and seainen, for the transaction of Con- sular business; embracing the laws relating to the appointment, salaries, and duties of Consular Pupils, Consuls and Commercial Agents, official fees and emolaments, forms for the transaction of all consular business, with an historical account of the consular establishment from the Adminis- tration of Washington to the present time. Price $2 50; can be sent by mail to any part of the United States Just published, and for sale in Washington city by TAYLOR & MAURY, dec 30- Booksellers, near 9th street Y YQ —ANOTHER LOT THIS SKATES. Day recetved, and for sale by E. TUCKER & CO., 353 Pa. avenue. “WHAT EVERY ONE SAYS MUST BE TRUE. HE BEST ASSORTMENT OF FANCY GOODS }s at “THE LAKES,” dec 39-3t 504 Penn. avenue. OTICE.—OUR CUSTOMERS ARE IN- formed that their a counts are made off, and will be rendered between this and the Ist of Jan- uary. Those who ovens to having Loree rendered can get them by 4) at our store. ‘dee 30-3: vise MEW GALT & BRO. NEW YEARS’ Gir, . OTHING BETTER THAN A HANDSOME Velvet or Cloth CLOAK, such as may be found at the Cloak and Shawi Establishment of the Speysps 244 Pennsylvania avenue, betweea Ia I FRANK A. McGEE. UY YOUR HOLIDAY GOODS of dec 16 MCLAUGHLIN & CO. dec 29 ieee and other valuable information opel TAYLOR & MAURY, dec 27 AND COMMIS. sioner of the U. S Court of Claims for the dec 27-10t MACHE WORK Boxes, Desks, Folios, Albums, Card Trays, Card Re eivers, &c., &c., for sale iow at No 20, H_J.McLAUGHLIN & co. Na, OFFICIAL CONGRESS DI FC- TORY: containing the Namys and Resi- dences of Senators and Members of the Bouse of Representatives for the present session of Con- Jpst pub- Bookstore near 9th street. torily endorsed, bearing interest. J. W. HAUPTMAN, Trustee. dec 29-4 BONTZ & COO. S, Aucts. By WALL, BARNARD & CO , Auctioneers. G@OKS, POOKS, AT AULCTION.—We will commence Pratt’s nineteenth annual sale of Books at Store No. 370, under Browns’ Hotel, lately occupled by T. Galligan & Co., on SAT- URDAY BVENING, 3d instant, at 63 o'clock, and will continue every evening until the whole stock is disposed of. This stock is the largest and best selected of any stock of Books soid in this city for years. Mr. Pratt has bed twenty vears’ experience inthe business, und selected this stock from the New York and Philadelphia trade sales especially for this market. All Books warranted perfect and sold withoutreserve Fine editions of Standard Works in great variety of binding, English and American editions Books at private sale during the day WALL, BAKNAKD& CO., dec 31-4t Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD F F- fects at Public Aucti -On MONDAY MORNING, January 5, at 10 o’clock, at the resi- denceof A.J. Bently, Ksq , No. 36S Kighth street ‘west, between K and L streets north, I shall se!l all his furniture and effects, comprising — PECIAL NOTIC having made sor —THE cash or notes at short dates. to other means of co! !ecti JAS. ©. McGUIRE, dec 27-6t Auction and Commisston Merchant, MINCE MEAT!—_MINCE MEAT.—A other lot of our MINCE MEAT KING & BURCHELL, Gomer Vermont ave. and 15th sts. VENISON, dec 22- FEW SADLES VERY HANDSOME VEN- ISON just from the mountalas. KING & BURCHELL, dec 20 corner Vermont avertre and %th st. ranted. One beautiful 7-octaves, round corners, iron frame, rosewood case Piano, worth $100, and will be sold for #250 One Louis XIV style, ma; case, fron frame. rosewood will be sold for $325 The two last named Pianos are made by Miller & Curtaz, of Boston, are sold fer no fault, but have been consigned to us, and we are instructed to force them off at great sacrifices in order to close up the years business. Persons in want wili to call and examine them. They are do w truly great bargains. Also, always on hand, the largest stock of from $200 to $1000, Pianos in this city, rangi: Fe OHN F ELLIS, dec 29 306 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. OTICE.—THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD most respectfully notify his customers that their respective accounts will be made off to De- cember 29th, and he confidently expects that the; will be prepared to settle the same, elther by cas! or with notes at short dates. He would also return his sincere thunks to his numerous cash customers for their liberal patron- age, and hopes, by strict attention to business, to merit a continuance of the same. WM. R. RILEY, Corner Sth street, and opp. Centre Market. dec 29-6t SUBSCRIBER important changes in his business, it becomes absolutely necessary that all unsettled accounts should be closed either by With this view, all persons having bills with him will have them rendered previous to the Ist of January, with the hope that they will be promptly responded to, and save him the expense and annoyance of resorting THREE PIANOS AT GREAT BARGAINS i HAVE ONLY ONE PIANO LEFTAT $200, iron frame, rosewood case, and war- Ificently carved Jano, worth $550 Mahogany hair-spring Tete-a-tete Sofe, Rocker and Parlor Chairs Marble-top Centre ‘fable, Window Shades Handsome colored Engravings in glit frames Gilt Candelabras, Mantel Vases, Lemps Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Lounge Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase Mantel Clock. Dintog and other Tables Three-p y and [ngrain Carpets, Ollctoth Halr Carpeting. Rugs and Mats Go d-band Tea Set, Granite Dinner Ware Glassware Castors, Table Cutiery Mabouany French and Ccttage Bedsteads Dressing and Plain Bureaus, Wardrobe Washstands, Toilet Sets, “pitioons Husk and Cotton Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows Comforts, Blankets, Sheets, &c Superior Walnut Swing Crib, one do. on casters Cooking Stove, excellent air-tight Chamber Stoves Tin Safe, Tubs, Kitchen Tables, &c About two cords of wood. Terms: $20 and under cash; over that uma tee | of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest dec 29-4 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct The house is for rent. inquire of the auction- neer, By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. NKUSTER’S SALE OF BRICK HOUSE and Let in the First Ward at Public Auction. —-On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, January 13th, at 3 o'clock. in front of the prem- ises, by virtue of a deed of trust dated May 14, 1853, and duly recorded in Liber J. A.S , No. 104, folios 134, 135, and 136, one of the land re- cords for Washington county, we will sell, the Northern part of lot No. 12, in square 116, front- ing 16 feet on 20th street west, between M and N streets, and running back 74 feet to an alley. The Lot costains 1194 feet, more or less, with the improvements, consisting of a comfortable Brick House Terms: One-third cash; the remainder in six and twelve months, bearing interest, and secured by a deed of trust on the epee. B. W. REED, Trustee. WALL, BARNARD & CO, dec 12 Auctioneers. Sn ere entatone el ARSHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRTUE OF A whit of fleri facias, issued from the Clerk’s O fice of the Circuit of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me direct- ed, I shall expose to public sale, for cash, in front of the Court-house door of said County. on MON- DAY, the 12th day of January next, 1857, at 12 o’clock m., all defendant’s right, tit e, claim and interest in and to Lot No.6, in Square No. 559, SELLING OFF. (Ku0aKs—cLoaks ! SHAWLS-SHAWLS!! HOSIERY—HOSIERY'!!! The subscriber is determined to close out ae ie 20th of January, to accomplish which he will sell entire steck of CLOAKS and SHAWLS by off at a very small advance His stock of Cloth Cloaks cannot be equalled by any assortment elsewhere In this District, His Velvets are superb. F. A. McGEE, dec 29-20t 244 Pa.ave., bet 12th and 13th sts. Feet detent MR th bet Pact nae ine wheter R. VAN PATTEN, DENTIST, PRE- sents the compliments of the season to his those in arrears for services rendered to cali at their earliest convent- ence and settle, after which he will be pleased to serve them again. Office at his residence, No. 10 friends and patrons, and Pennsylvania avenue, near Georgetown. dec 20—dlit Freers ann worren “KNIVES, Ivery ‘Tablet, Sewing Birds, Scissors in cases, Packet Knives, cheap, at FRANCIS’S, dec 23 Seventh street. DENTISTRY. W. Mc6EE, DOCTOR OF J DENTAL *¢ SURGERY, has located himself permaatly inthiscity. Dr McGee is a graduate of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, and has had over twelve years practice Ottice removed to the residence of his father, Rev T. McGee, (for the present,) 8th street, be- 2s laid down on the plat of the city of Wasbing- ton, D C , together with all and singular the im- provements thereon, seized and levied upon as the property of Andrew Bothwell, and will be sold to satisfy Judicials, No. 331, to October term, 1856, Alfred Chapman vs. Andrew Both- well. . D. HOOVER, Marchal dec 17-ts for the District of Cosumbia. ARSHAL’S SALE.—IN VIRTUE OF writ of fier facias, issued from the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the District of Co- lumbia. for the county of Washington, and tome directed, I shall expose to public sale, for cash, in front of the Court-house door of sald county, at 12 o’clock m ,on WEDNESDAY, tue 7th day of January, 1857, all defendant’s right, title, claim, and interestin and to Lot No. 10, in Square No. 258, together with all and singular the im- provements t! » Seized and levied upon ax = ~ Heist Fo Nallor, and will be sald udic' jo. to March term, 1¢, Bank of Metro; es. Allison Nailor sg J.D. HOOVER, Marshal dec 13-ts for the District of Columbia. eee MANUAL OF ge IN WASH- iG 5 HIS MANUAL 18 INDISPENSABLE TO T Members of Congress and strangers sojourn- ing in Washington, Every lrdy end gentleman should have a co) Just published and for sale at the Book 8: in the Capitol, and at the book stores in Washington. dec 23-1m |, THE CONGKESSIONAL BANK, Corner of Louisana avenue and 7th Strest, Wasuineton, D. C., twen I and K streets. dec 2-im wit RECEIVE DEPOEITS’ AND MAKE COAL—CUAL—COAL Collections on Principal cities in the OF ALL KINDS AND OF THE BEST | Union, and prompily attend to any business in its quality always on hand, at line. E. JAKDINE, JOHN W. MYERS & CO. Cashier. re coe? and 32d streets, First Ward. u om of Washington Stock for sale at Pa ar CRUBB BROTRERS, —Tears will be «1! WelNiey have lest by not buy FRANCI8°8. presents ™" TELEGRAPH NEWS. OM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HoUS PRINTING TELEGRAPH. THREE DAYS’ LATER FROM or oe , Jan. 1 —The Niagara, wil iv- Bag of the 20th ult., arrived here last it ¢ Ericsson and the Persia had arrived out. THE MARKETS. Liverroot—Cotton. There was an im- proved demand. and lower qualities had ad- vanced td. Fair and ee stiffcr, but quotations were unchanged. Sales of the wees ending ct Friday 55,860 bales Sales on specefation 9,590 bales; to ers. 3,400 bales Zetimate’ sales on 5 12,000 bales. The market essed firm and active. Orleans middling, 7d; Uplands mid- dling, 6j; Middling Mobiles, 6 15 16. Breadstuffs.—The Broker's Ctreular for the woek quotes breadstuffs very dull. Flour bad declined 6dals. Wheat was uj since the Fulton’s report. a declined 6d. Provisions were very dull. The Menchester markets were active. Americat stocks were general! eg reste Saturday ey Tee 'er- iT ived out this morning and her news pero advance ip cotton of 1-16aj. Esti- took 16,000 bales The market closed active. Breadstuffs were quiet and generally un- Nava Stores —Common rosin, were barely maintained. 4$a5s 7d. actions in spirits turpentine wore unimportant, but quoted at 4042s } uote sugar advanced 1a2s, closing quiet. Coffee was steady. The rates,of the Bank had been reduced to 6 percent. Bullion in the Sank had increased THE NEWS. France proposes a cempromise to Russia in England is sending reinforcements to the expedition to Persia, and eight regiments had Prussia is preparing for operations againet Switzerland. mated sales to day 25,000 bales. Speoulators changed. Provisions were unc! spotation trans. Loxpon Markets.<Baring & Bros. The money market was decidedly easier £206,000. Consots for money closed at $4294}. the Bolgrad affsir, which the Jafter accepts. been ordered to proceed thither. Trouble is brewing in Hungary University Burnt, &e Lovtsvitux, Ky., Dec 31 —The medical depar went of the University situated here, including the library, laboratory, and mu- seum, was totally burnt this morning. The loss is about $100,000, and the ineurapee $50,000 Dispatches received here from reliable per- ties in the southwest report that there are many étatewents efoat in regard to negro in- surrection, &c., but for the most part t are the merest humbugs, the result of excited im- agination News of a terrible affair, involving the probable death of a whole family,has reached this city from Harden county, in Sie i lt appears that a family named Stitte, resid- ing there, having, from some trifling cmuse, excited the malice cf their negro ‘cook, were all mysteriously poisoned by the wretch a few days ago. Six are already dead, and two others are supposed to be dying. The affair has created great excitement Missouri Legislature, &c. Sr Lovis, Dec. $l.—The Legislature of this State was organized to-day by the election of W. D. McCracken, dem., as Secretary of the Senate, and Robert Harrison, democratic whig, as Speaker of the House. The Benton- ites and the Americans fused B. C. Davis, late superintendent of public schouls, has been arrested for forgeries to & large amount on various persone. Locomotive Explosion. Wuttiamsport, Pa , Dec. 30 —On Satar- day last a locomotive attached to a train of cars, on the New York and Erie railroad ex- ploded at Addison, instantly killing the fire- man, and demolishing the engine. The = neer and passengers eroaped uninjured. 6 fireman, whose name is 5. W. Attwood, resi- ded at Oswego, New York. Railroad Accident. Cixcinsati, Jan. | —A freight locomotive on the Central Ohio Railroad exploded yester- day, killing the engineer and brakeeman. Baltimore Markets. wan Baxtimore, Jan. 1 —Flour is une’ 3 sales of Howard street and Ohio at $6. Wheat is 2c. lower; salee of fair to good reds at $1 38a$1 43, and good whites at $1.52 231.56 Corn—there is no material change; new 594622. Whisky is unaltered; quoted at 27c. PHILBRICK is Here Again! (From 377 and 379 Broadway, New York,) BOOKS AND PRESENTS. At the Old Stand, under Dexter’s Hotel, corner of Seventh street ard Louisiana avenue, He WILL OPEN THIS DAY, AN IMMENSE STOCK, Comprising the largest and most valuable as- sortment of LOOKS ever offered in this city, consisting of a splendid selection of Standard Works in all the departments of ancientand mod- em Selence, Literature and Art Vor GIFT BOUKS include every variety, in superb, unique and costly bindings, ly Us lustrated. A PRESENT, worth from 25 Cents to $100, will be given (im - mediately after tbe ssle) 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. 107°5 per cent of all our net receipts will be placed iu the bands 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 ther can be bought anywhere, end in many cases 25 per cent chi r. We give all who buy ovr Books handsome Presents, but we wish it @istinctly understood that no purchaser of a Book will have any valid ciaign upon us fora Pre ent,—the only considera- tion we receive is the money id for our Books. All we ask or accept for the Presents we pive is the thanks of the recipients and their influence in aiding ns to dispose of our stock. We extend acordial invitation to our old friends and patrons, and the citizens generally, to call and see us at THE OLD STAND, under Dexte:’s Hotel, (corner of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue,) —— of the Red F lag and Gift Bookstore c 26-tf T. PHILBRICK, Agent. OW OPEN AT No. 31 LOUISIANA AVE.. opposite Centre Market, between 7th and 8th streets, with a splendid assortment of BOOKS and GIFTS for the holidays a inducements are offered to insure a rapid A present worth from 25 cents to 860 given to on oe book at the time book sold. — as low es usual prices, many for Our stock com; a grest , and em- prises variety, braces most all branches ‘a pet The public are invited to cal) and methoa of Books an@d and Silver Watches, Gold Loc! rings, Bi ins, Parlor T! , &e i. rincipal Store 409 Broadway, New York. dec 22-2w® VANS & CO NOW RECEIVING, examine our away Gold , Ear- ac MANY, NEW AND DESIRABLE GOODS for the present season, which we shall run off at greatly reduced prices. As special bargains we name— 100 pieces rich Fancy Dress Silke 5 do blue, brown, purple and black Moire Antique Silks 5 do rich strip’d, plain and fig’d BI’k Silks ® do black, brown and blue Silk Vel- vets 30 do more of the same sort rich Lustre Piain Black Silks, at our usual low 3 pleces superior plain Grecian NUTICE.—THE SUBSCRIBER eds itabsoluiely necessary that ali his friends, een ere to him, will call