Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1857, Page 3

FVENING STAR. “LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. carp or ALDERMEN.—The Board met on ue any evening at the usual hour—the Presi- dent in the chair. Tbe Mayor’s communications announcing approval of recent acts of the Councils ; nomi- nating George D. Spencer for clerk of the Northern Market, and Henry Yeatman for police officer of the fourth district, were re- nate Riggs, f r Riggs, trom from the consideration of the wae of. H. Clemenson ; committee dis. ore ene , from improvements committee, reported a bill for paving corner of F and Four- teenth streets; ¥ Mr. Busey, from police committee, asked to be diseharged from the bill relating to mar- ets; discha: ; Mr. Ruff, from schools committee, introduced a bill authorizing the employment of an as- sistant teacher in primary school No. 5, third school district ; passed. Bill from Common Couneil for grading and graveling Twelfth street, was passed. Mr. Busey, from conference committee on act relating to markets, that the com- mittee concurred in the amendments of the Aldermen with the exception of the rent of stalls in the Centre Market, and recommend that this Board recede from the salary amend- ments ; report concurred in. The bill compensatin; certain services rend finance committee, asked to the Surveyor for » Was taken up and assed. ! Mr. Smith introduced a joint resolution call- ing the attention of the committee before Con- gress to the necessity for a house of correction ; A bill for the relief of W. B. Wilson was The nomination of Jno. R. Queen as Inten- dant of the Asylum was taken up, and he was confirmed. Mr. Busey moved to reconsider that vote, and to lay that motion on the table; lost— yeas 6, nays 7. And the motion to reconsider was passed The vote on the sonfirmation of Mr. Queen was then taken, and he was rejected—yeas 7, "hte nomination of George D. Spencer was laid over. The nomination of H. Yeatman as police of ficer was taken up and rejected. Mr Busey called up a joint resolution rela- tive to the accounts of R. J. Roche, late col- lector, and it was referred to the finance com- unittee. Mr. Ruff introduced a bill appropriating $10,000 for purchasing a lot and erecting a s ool house in the Third school district ; re- ferred. Mr. Pearson, from the claims committee. re) # bill compensating Chas. Kemble for arresting tncendiaries ; Lars, ease one week. Mr Dove introduced a bill for the preserva- tion of game ; Joint resolution relative to correspondence with the National Agricultural Society was And the Board adjourned. Common Council —The Board was called called to order at the usual hour. The following bills were passed : A bill authorizing the refunding to George Miller certain taxes erroneously paid; bill authorizing the refunding to the executors of Nicholas Travers certain taxes erroneously aid; and bill for the relief of Alexander riand. Mr. Turton reported a bill for paving the footway and laying the curb infront of square No. 847 ; passed. Mr. Baldwin introduced a joint resolution requesting the Mayor to correspond with the National Agricultural Society, and to request id society to hold its next annua! fair in this city; passed. ies. Towles introduced 2 joint resolution in relation to certain chan in the charter in regard to the record of deeds, the considera- tion of which was postponed for one week. A resolution offered by Mr. Kennedy ten- dering the use of the Council chamber to the Old Soldiers of 1812, for the purpose of hold- ing their convention on the 8th of January, was adopted. The communication of the Mayor returning, with his objections, the bill for the relief of Sweeny, Rittenhouse, Fant & Co, was laid over for one week. Mr McCutchen offered a reeolution direct- ing that a select committee of three be ap- pointed to examine the advertisement of prop- erty to be sold for taxes as printed by the American Organ, and to report to this Board if any error: occurred therein; and, if so, to re- pert all the facts and circumstances connected therewith, with such recommendations as they may deem advisable; adopted. Messrs Towles, Jefferson, and Knight were appointed said committee. message was received from the Aldermen, stating that they had insisted on its amend- ments to the bill amendatory of an act to reg- ulate markeis, and asking a committee of con- ference on the partof this Board to meet a similar committee from the Aldermen; when Meesrs. Lloyd and Walker were appointed the conferees on the part of this Board The amendment of the Aldermen to the bili for paving the south front of squares Nos 795, $22 and 546 was taken up snd concurred in The bill from the Aldermen prescribing the duties and salaries of the surveyor and assist ant surveyor, and for other purposes, was passed with amendments. Mr Lloyd, from the conference committee on the disagreeing votes of the two Boards cn the bill ‘amendatory of an act to regulate markets,’’ reported that the committee had agreed to reeommend to this Board to accede to the amendments of the Aldermen fixing pe- nal clauses; also, the inserting of the word “public’’ before ‘“‘markets;’’ the Aldermen seceding from their amendment fixing the sal- ary of the clerks and assistant clerks of mar- kets, and bad compromised by inserting ‘fifty doliars”’ instead of ‘‘forty,’’ as the rent of stalls in Cextre Market The report was a, to The Sill for the relief of Gilbert Vander- wereken Was taken up for consideration, and faid on the table. The Board then adjourned. AvakM or Fie —Yesterday afternoon, an alarm of fire was cause] by the burning of a ekimney in the First War: Several compa niet turned out with their apparatus to render aid, but none was required. The Chief of Polies met tue apparatus of the Northerp Lib- erties Company going up, and, fearing a sict might result from s meeting of that and otber companies, told the members there was no fire. Those in charge of the hose reel imme- diately turned back, but thosg with the suc- tion abandoned it in the street. Phe Chief of Police and Captain of the Auxiliary Guard, with four of their men, took charge of it and couveyed it to tbe Centre Market house, where it remained sgt it was cailed for by members of the company. Recerrws axp Hors —The jady guests at Kirk wood’s Hotel “received’’ yesterJay morn- i@ during the ugual hours Some €é¥g hun- dre.t ladies and gentlemen called on thew op the a tasion The scene in the beautiful par- lors of (ts house was a very gay and agree- ableone ‘ndeed, and the entertainment went off with g, eat eciat, At night, there was a hop at Brown’ ’s Hoted and another at the Kirk- wood’s, both u* whieh were graced with the presence of many” fair ladies and gallant gen- tlemen, and at bot» the daneing was kept up until alate hour “row all we learn our im- pression is that no mor.* delightful parties kaye ag yet come off this se “ou than were these same hops aforesaid Prices —The following lit of prices was obtained from our wholesale «td retail mer- ebants, and is now given for Lhe benefit of those interested : Family flour, pe* bbi., $10; superfine do. $7 50a$4; corn meal, p° bushel, 75e.; buckwheat, per hundred Ibs., $4; brown sugar, per Ib, Ile; clarified do. 124; crushed do.. 13al5e ; teas. per Ib., 50c.a$!.25 coffee 12jal6c ; molasses, per gallon, 624757 hams per lb , I4: ; sides, Ilc.; shoulders, 10c.; lard, I4c ; butter, Sle ; cheese, 14s ; salmon, per Ib , 12ic.; mackerel, eaeh, 33; herring, per dosen, 12¢¢. —— A Law —The market bill, which was dis- cussed so long in the City Councils and finally assed last Monday evening, is now a it ae received the approval of the Mayor. By this law the rent of butchers’ stalls in the Centre Market is fixed at $50 per annam, and in the other markets at $25. Centra Lovex Levee, I. 0. or 0. F — Odd Fellows’ Hall was filled at 7 o’clock last evening and at 2 o’clock this morning—a pretty good indication that the assemblage was not particularly unbappy. The exercises were commenced with a beau- tifully-conceived address, appropriate to the ce: oA Rev. James A. Duncan, of the Methodist Episcops! Church South, and who is stationed st Alexandria Next came the Grand Odd Fellows’ March, composed by Prof. Withers. The company svailed thonecteee of this march for a promenade and a general good look at each other; when the curions fact was demonstrated that of the thousand or two ladies Present not an ill-looking one was to be found! The males were noticeable, as well, = br a Eryn Aedes comes from e dai 6 ie benevolent prece of Odd Fe lowship — Perhaps the ve large attendance of ladies may be accoun' for by their indulging a perfectly justifiable inclination to etrate the mysteries of Odd Fellowshi; © mem- bers of the Order met the wish half way, and very handsomely displayed the veritable ini- tiatory “* goat,’” hide, hair, horns and all ! this goat (automaton) by his life-like movements and vigorous ‘ bla-a ”’ created endless merri- ment. Dancing was entered upen shortly after the conclusion of the address, and was kept up with the greatest spirit until past the small hours of the morning. A thoroughly apres entertainment was this from first to ast. Inconnection with the above we will men- tion that Columbia Lodge gives its Grand Levee on Monday night next, when the Daugh- of Rebekah and members of the Order will appear infall regalia. See advertisement. Wasaineron Musicat Assemaiy.—This is the title of a new musical society just started by our Navy Yard friends. The organization numbers some fifty members, and applications are rapidly coming in from those desiring to join. The officers elected for the present term are—Dr. Chas. W. Davis, president ; John M. McFarland, conductor; Thos E Clarke, seo- retary; John C Griffin, treasurer. We at- tended the rehearsal on Monday evening last, and wa: bly surprised to find that the people of that section are so far advanced in thisdelightfalart. Several choruses were sung with great precision and fine effect, and the quartettes and duets gave evidence of the musical abilities of the ladies and gentlemen composing the society. The existence of the new ation will fill a want long existing in that section of the city, and prove an agree- able source of enjoyment, not only togghose engaged therein, but to our citizens genefally. Success attend the ‘‘ Assembly !”’ Taz Weatner —Kange of the thermometer — Friday noon, Dec. 26, to this morning, an. 2: Morning. Noon. Night. - 33° 30° 20° 38 36 32 40 32 26 40 30 30 34 28 23 238 32 24 30 28 + 30 Average height of the thermometer in the mornings from December 27 to January 2, in- clusive, 27° 01’. Note.— First quarter moon Saturday, Janu- ary 3, about 7 a. m During the month of December—five days, rain fell; 19th, 22d and 23d snow fell—also hail on tho 1¥th; from 4th to present time, ice formed, firm and fast. & Grorgetows, Jan, 2, 1857, Fires axp Farse ALAkMS.—We have re- ceived from Mr P. J. Turk, Secretary of the “Active Associotion’’ of the Columbia Engine Company, No 1, the following statement of fires and false alarms during the year 1956 : January, 4 fires, 6 false alarns ; February, 7 fires, 5 false alarms; March, 10 fires, 8 talse alarms; April, 7 fires, 12 false alarms; May, 4 fires, 11 false alarms; June, 2 fires, 3 false alarms ; July, 2 fires, 2 false alarms ; August, 9 fires, 1 false alarm; September, 2 fires, 3 false alarms; October, 1 fire, 3 faise alarms; November, 6 fires, 2 false alarms; December. 4 fires, 2 false alarms. Total, 58 fires, and 58 false alarms. There were a)so a numberof false alarms to which the company paid no attention In 1855 there were 66 fires and 52 false alarms. Berore Justice Donn —Bernard (iurit and Jobn Galvan were arrested by Officer Kimball on Tuesday, on charge of larceny ot clothing belonging to Victor Le Coual, who was lying dead at the time Upon examination of the case it appeared that all the parties were French, and did not fully understand the course to pursue with the property of their deceased friend. The elothing was returned. and the case dismissed Yesterday, Watch- man Birch arrested a colored boy, Jno, Thom- as Mason, for rictous conduct. Waite the offi- cers were engaged in quelling a riot this boy cried out, ‘“* Rally Plugs! kill the Anti en‘s of b—h’s’’ The Justice gave him ashort lec- ture and ordered him to give security to keep the peace. Wasuinctos Circus —Another brilliant as semblage graced the performances at this es- tablishment ; aod the beautiful riding of Mad- ame Tourniaire, the womderful acrobatic ex igits of Mons Ferranti and sons and Messrs. awkins and Foster, and the ecenic represen- tations of Messrs E. Wood and Debach, re- ceived, as they deserged, the most enthasias- tic applause. = We would ¢all the attention of families to the beantiful afternoon performances given by this company. The utmost decorum and propriety is maictained. The one announced for to-morrow, (Saturday,) commences at 2+ o’clock. Ir WILL BE SEEN by the advertisement that Kev. Dr. Morris, of Baltimore, com- meaces a course of lectures this evening at a quarter before 8 o'clock at the Smithsonian tnstitution, on the habits and instincts of in- sects. This subject is one of the most inter- esting branches of natural history, and pre- sents a series of curious and surprising facts littde known to the general reader. Dr. Mor- ris has made it his special study, is an admi- rable lecturer, ang we presume this announce- ment will be sufficient to jnsure a large audience. The lectures will be illustrated by large and beautiful drawings. Nationat Taear iss Fanny Morant may now be said to be fairly installed ina career of successful conductress-ship. She has only to go on inthe same spirit she has com- menced, to attain every triumph her heart can wish It is vastly pleasant to be able to con- gratulaie a lady manageress, most especially when, as ig the present case, the lady is beautiful, talented’ agg deserving. To night the performances commence with Goldsmith’s ever-acceptable comedy, ‘‘ She Stoops to Conquer.”’ concluding with the ca- treyaganza of * The Muses by Starlight ”’ Passing Dowy THe Avenve this eeeniee our attention wor attracted by a large crow pressing around our friend Shillington’s store All seemed intent on passing iu ong door and out at the other, only stopping a moment in- side. We followed in with the crowd to learn the cguse of so much anxiety, when ‘“ Ledger, sir’? New York Ledger, sir?” ted our ears It seems the New York ger for Jan- uary 10 bad just arrived, and our literary friends were intent on reading the admirable tzle by Emerson Bennett, entitled ‘' The Kef- ugees, An Indian Tale of 1812” * Accipent.—Yesterdgy, a little boy about twelve years of age, named James Heatly, while playing at the garret window cf Mrs. Searie’s Jarge boarding-house, Pennsylvania avenue, near /our-and-a-half street, fell from the window inte tis hack yard. He was picked up, and Dr. Hansmang immediately sent for, who did all in bis power forthe relief of tee unfortunate child. It is feared the in- juries were serious internally, but there is ground to hope they may not prove fatal. Assavtt anp Barrery.—Yestorday evening Officer Ross and Watchman Suit ayregted A. Bayne, for an assault and battery on a young man named Davis Mr. Bayne gave security for court. The jes loft the centre! guard house together, but in a very short time—not more than three minutes—all were back again, apd Bayne held to sesurity for a second as- sault. faz Cganies H Brows, whose name has appeared iv the watch returns, is net Cha: . Brown residing on North N street between Fourteenth and Fifteegth streets. Tne Crowns that patronize the great Book sale. under Dexter’s Hotel, is a sure indication | of Philbrick’s popularity. His laudable en- deavors to disseminate usefal information, by placing the prices of his books within the reach of everybody, and encouraging them to buy by a liberal distribution of presents, should be appreciated. * Tas Lovers of the dance have bad a fine week of it with the brilliant soirees of Carusi and Munder, the fine balls of the Navy Yard Active Association, Capitol Hill Metropolitan Club, the Yengers’ ball and ball of the Em- pire Club, and the Central Lodge entertain- ment. DisonpERLy.—Last night a many in- | loated parsvas ware roving sions the 2 he streets nelined to be and noisy. The auxiliary guards 8 were rov! ata late (ay eerayr and others who would not be persuaded were taken to the different lock ups. Tur Raves Comine !—The world-renowned | Ravel Troupe will appear at the National on Monday night next with a great performance, consisting of a farce, tight-rope performances ee = favorite pantomime. Hurrah for the avels! Crimina, Court.—On Wednesday, Louisa Brooks, (colored,) was convicted of larceny and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in the county jail dicted for mayhem, was acquitted. Paropi, accompanied by Tiberini. Paul Ju- lien, Mouni, ae, Strakosch, will be in this city about the 12th of January instant. Warca Returss.—Jro. Dick, drunk in the | street, workhouse 90 days; Rite Fordelvi, va- rant, do; John Deviin, drunk, do.; Fred’k | ‘angerman, vagrant, do.; Sebastian France, do, do; Jacob Fender, do., do.; Stephen Clark, out after hours, fine and costs. ACARD. Dr. Hunter, of New York, having recently returned from Europe, w:ll be in Washington on Saturday, January 10th, and may on that day be consulted in connection with his asso- ciate, Dr. Williams, by those who are suffer- ing from affections of the Throat and Lungs. Office 260 Pennsylvania avenue, over Mrs Voss’ Jewelry Store it MARRIED On the Ist instant, by Rev TW. Greer, Mr. 6. W. VENABLE to Miss MARY L. SMITH, all of thiscity On the 5!st ult , by the Rev. James Donelan, E. F. RUTH, Esq , of Memphis, Tenn , to ELIZA VIRGINEA, eldest daughter of Prof. Alexander Dimitry, of Louisiana On the Ist instant, at St Patrick’s Church, by the Rev F X Boyle, W.W. TYLER, Exq , of Virginia, to Miss MARY L. McNERHANY, of this city On the Ist instant, by the Rev. Mr Rodgers, WM. CHASE, and MARGARET §#. LIN- KILNS, all of this cit * On the Ist instant, by the Rey Mr Boyle, LOUIS VANETIAto MARY V. HUDGSON, both of this end * (Baltimore Sun please copy ) DIED, On the 2d instant, HENRY S. WOOD, in the 77th year of his age. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Sunday afternoon, at2o’clock, from R J. Wood's residence, No. 663 New Jersey avenue, without further notice. * For Sale and Rent. UR RENT—-IN THE FIRST WARD, A small two-story Brick House on 20th, betwen M and N streets, for $6 5) per month. Apply to J. PEIRCE, Agent, on 234 street, north of Penn. avenue, or T. W. JOHNSON. jan 2-e03t* HREE WELL FURNISHED ROOMS TO let with or without board, in the immediate vicinity of the General Post and Patent Offices. Enqulie at FERGUSON’S Book Store, 486 7th street. jan 2-3¢ OR RENT—AS A BEVROOM—A LARGE, comfortable front room, at No. 435 Sth street, a neighborhood at once very central, very quiet, and very convenient to the Post and Patent O#f- ces. dec 31-5'* 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 !s situated near Balls x Roads, 3 miles from the Georgetown Aqueduct, and 6 miles from both Washington and Alexar dria. There are upon it a comfortable and well- erranged dwelling house, containing six rooins, with front and back covered porticos, the former 38 by 12 feet; a kitchen ; a comfortable house for servants or farm hands; a large and convenient barn, with stabling for six horses and as many cows, and an ample cistern (attached to the barn; ) a root cellar under the barn, to hoid 2,000 bushels of roots for market or stock feeding; ice house; spring house; smoke house; corn house; a stone market root house, and a store house. Also, a good dairy mear the homestead door, from the never failing spring of which water is obtained for all the requirements of the occupants. There is also cn the place an orchard of more than a thousand thrifty trees of different planticgs, con- sisting of the choicest varieties of peaches, ap- ples, pears, (dwarf and standard,) cherries and guiness At present fourteen acres are seeded jown 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 faim has been cult-vated with care and is very productive. no pains having Leen spared to render it remuner- ative, and to make it complete in all its appoint- ments. Fos a dairy mad and market yardon farmer, or a nursery man, or for the country res!- dence of a person doing business In either neigh- boring city who prefers a place already in ali respects highly improved it is superior to any other now for sale. Also, THE BLADEN FARM, (60 acres) situ- ated within less than a quarter of a mile of tbe Columbia snd Leesburg turnpikes, the former leading te Washington, and the latter to Alex- andria ‘This place Js tn the {ian.edi+te vicinity of Batley’s ~ Roads (in Alexandria cr unty, Va ,) and fs abou: six miles from both citles named above. Ithas upon itan orchard of about 350 cholve peach trees, most of them lately set out, a dwel- ling-house that can be made comfortable fora farmer’s family at small 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 sojl within thirty miles of Washington than (hat of this B'a- den place; nor any such place that can be ren- dered remounerative at Jess cost by proper atten tion; the land being Jn fine heart at this time, For terns. far either or oth these farms, which will be made to suit the times, apply to dec 29 W. D. WALLACH, Star Oitice. Suites OF ROOMS FURNISHED AND W unforaished. Private Tables, &c., at 538 17th street, oppositethe War Department. dec lw* UR KRENT—THAT LARGE AND HAND- some three story Brick House with back build- ings, &c , &c , on the corner of lth and H streets. itiscompletely furnished throughout Posses- fon may be bad immediately. Apply to E. E. Wair 2 & CO . Grocers, Louisiana avenue. dec W-tf a WO 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 17 OR KENT.—THE SECOND AND ‘THIRD stories of the House over the Leather Store of Mr.J C. SHAFER, opposite the National Thea tre. Inquire on the premises. dec i0-eotf R SALE OR RENT —THAT DESIRA- ble residence on F street, between 20th and 2ist, for the last Sent irs occupied by the late J M. Chubb, Esq. Possession given immedl- ately. Inquire of RiGG8 & CU eu 12-eof OR RENT.—A LARGE FOUR-STORY Brick House, with fine Ytabiing and Car- riage house, situated on the corner of 16th and K streets. Possession fio immediately. Apply to JOHN ALEXANDER, No. 240 Penn. avenue. EVERAL LARGE FURN- deo 16-eo3w OR RENT. ished rooms, lighted with gas, with or with- oyt board, in a new three-stor brick bouse near Kirkwyod’s Apply at No 531 12th street, a few steps below Fenn. avenue. _ dee 31-eo3t® WR RENT—A COTTAGE HOUsE CON- taining seven rooms, handsomely situated on New York avenue, No. 162, and three squares from and in full view of the Congressional rrint- ing Office if hasa fine flower garden and fruit trees. Apply to WM. POWELL, No 166 New York avenue, next deoy dee 31-e03t* R RENT —THAT LARGE AND AIRY Honse on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over 4. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- ble for a Srst-class Board}n; Shor tra ves — ‘oing a complete re, . Possessio ine a Inquire of A. HOOVER & §0N, south ede of Penn. avenue, between Gth and 7th streets. o¢ 30-tf in sending many to their homer, | Frank Thomas, (colored,) in- | AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. H&Sstueorp AND KITCHEN FURNI- ture second-hand Scheel Beeks, China, Glass, and Creckery Ware at Auction.—oOn SATURDAY, the 3d instant, I shall sell in front of my store, at 10 o’clock a. m., an excellent as- Mahogany Sofas, Chetta, Sided 4 Bu ogan' fas, Choirs, jeboards an reaus Maple Belsteads, Wardrobes, Lounges, Cane and other Chairs ey Dining, Breakfast and Centre Tables Fine ‘or, Air-tight and otber Stoves Carpets, Feather Beds and Bedding. Also, alarge lot of second-hand School Books , China, and Crockery Ware Terms cash. A. GREEN, jan 2-It Auctioneer | PHILBRICK is Here Again! (From 377 auaisie niet me), New York,) BOOKS AND PRESENTS. At the Old Stand, under Dexter’s Hotel, corner of Seventh street and Leuisiana avenue, HE WILL OPEN THIS Day, AN IMMENSE STPCK, coeerang te largest and most valuable as- sortment of BOOKS ever offered in this city, consisting of a splendid selection of Standard Works in all the departments of ancientand mod- ern Science, Literature and Art Our GIFT BOOKS include every variety, in superb, unique and costly bindings, elegantly 1!- lustrated. A PRESENT, worth from 25 Cents to $100, will be given (im mediately after the sale) to the purchaser of every Book for which we receive $1 or more | Each | select a purchaser of a Book will be requested to SEALED ENVELOPE | containing the name of ove of the list of presents which may be found in our small bills. 17"5 per cent of all our net receipts will be placed in 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, and in many cases 25 per cent cheaper. We give all who buy our Books handsome Presents, but we wish it distinctly understood that no purchaser of a Book will have any valid claim upon us fora Pre ent,—the only considera- tion we receive is the money paid for our Books All we ask or accept for the Presents we pive is the thanks of the recipients and their influence in aiding as to dispose of our stock. We extend acordial Invitation to ouro’d friends | and patrons, and the citizens generally, to call | and see usat THE OLD STAND, under Dexte-’s Hotel. (corner of Seventh street and Louisiana avenu:,) | ay of the Red Flag and Gift Bookstore | dec 26-tf T. PHILBRICK, Agent | GIFT BOOK SALE. OW OPEN AT No. 4 LOUISIANA AVE opposite Centre Market, betv-cen 7th and Sth | streets, with a spiendid assortment of BOOKS and GIF'T's for the holidays Rare inducements are offered to insure a rapid sale. A present worth from 25 cents to 960 given to the purchaser of each book at the time the book is sold. Books sold as low as usual prices, many for less. Our stock comprises a great variety, and em- braces most all brancbes of literature The public are invited to calland examine our me’hod of selling Books and giving awa’ Gold and Silver Watches, Gold Lockets, Pencils, Ear- rings, Areas ips Parlor Timepieces, &c , & Principal Store 109 Broadway, New York. dec 22-2w* EVANS & CO. TU MERXRCHANTSAND OTHERS. MP. HE UNDERSIGNED TENDERS BIS Ser- vices as Collector, and to execute any descrip- tion of writing with neatness and dispateh Bills entrusted to him will receive prompt at- tention and immediately upon the receipt of mon- ey, returns will be made Orders may be left at the Stationery Store of Wm PF. Bavly, Pennsylvania avenue, between llth and 12th streets, or at my residence 10th, be tween G and H streets dec t JANES F. TUCKER. R. P. JACKSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Office No. 155 Bridge street, Georgetown, ILL ATTENU TO CASES IN THE CIR- cuit Court and the Court of Claims; to the examina'ion of Titles to Property. the 'nvestment of Money in Real Estate, Conveyancing, and all other business requiring the services of an At- torney. di ALLOONS, DOLLS, GAMES, ENGRAV- Ings, &c., at MCLAUGHLIN & COS. JOHN F. ENNIS, TTORNEY AT LAW AND COMMIS- sioner of the U. S Court of Claims for the District of Columbia. Uftice No 22 Loutsiana avenue dec 27-10t EAUTIFUL PAPIER MACHE WORK Boxes, Desks, Foilos, Albums, Card Trays, Card Re eivers, &c., &c., for sale low at No 2, between Sth and 9th sts dec 27 J.McLAUGHLIN & CO. JEW OFFICIAL CUNGRESS DIS KC- TORY: soalaining the Nam’s and Resi- dences of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives for the present session of Con- ress, and other valuable information Just pub- ished by TAYLOR & MAURY, aec 27 Bookstore near #th street QPRCIAL NOTICE —THE SUBSCRIBER having made some important changes in his business, it becomes absolutely necessary that all unsettled accounts should be closed either by cash or notes atehort dates. With this view, all persons having bills with him will bave 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 to other meuns of Gaara | JAS. C. McGUIRE, dec 27-6t Auction and Commission Merchant. INCE MEAT:—MINCE MKAT.—AN- other lot of our MINCE MEAT KING & BURCHELL, dec22- Corner Vemnont ave. and 15th sts. EW YEAR’S PRESENTS.—ELEGANT- ly bound Prayer Books Pearland Tortoise shell Card Cases Pearl Paper Cutters and Book-marks Fancy note and letter Paper, with Envelopes to match Gold Pens and Pencils, a magnific-nt article Penknives, Purses, Backgasarnon Boards rortmonnates, Portfolies, gutta-percha rencils Ladies’ Travelling Bags, Cabas Picture Albums, beautifully bound copies of all the Poets Whiting Desks, Work Boxes Andan endless number of beautiful articles sultable for presen's For the Juveniles can here be found all the new and poraiar Books by the best authors, to- ether with a handsome lot of— uinen Books, beautifully colored Paint Boxes, with Cups and Brushes Abboit’s Histories, &c , &c Allof which will be sold at the very lowest can prices at HILLINGTON’S Great Literary Depot, dee 31.3t Penn ave , corner4 street. OLD PENS IN GOLD AND SILVER Cases; Penknives, imported direct from Rodgers & Sons, Shetiield; French Portfolios, French and English Drawing Books, Albums, French and English Juvenile Bocks, English Bibles and Prayer Books of al! sizes, in morocco and velvet bindings; fine editions of standard American, English and French authors in Poetry and Prose. in fine bindings; and a large collec- tion of ilustrated Books, mostly tmported direct ‘om Eurepe by the unders|; rae - i FRANCK TAYLOR. ee | TROUCTIONS TO UNITED STATES Consuls—with directions to merchants, ship- masters and seamen, for the transaction of Con- sular business; embracing the laws relating to the appointment, salaries, and duties of Consu'ar Pupils, Consuls and Commercial Agents, official fees and emoluments, 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 sgle in Washington city by TAYLOK & MAURY, Booksellers, near 9th street OVERLAND EXPRESS: CHESAPEAKE BAY OYSTERS! CHWARZE & DRURY AHEAD OF ALL \? COMPETITORS !—Anticipatiag a setere winter, have made ar- Tangements for a regular nena of superior OYSTERS, and ough navigation may be closed for the season we will atalltimes havea full supply of Fresh Opened Oysters. Persons using large quantities for Din- ners, Balls and Parties, should give us a call. But one price throughout the season to regular customers, SCHWARZE & DRURY, Dealers in Oysters alone, dec 31-1w 489 1th st., second door above I. ned aceintansine baie Sessa acl enmclitnl hem NHEAP READING AT THE CIRCU- lat ui ; 486 Seventh street. All the popular Works of the day on hand. New Books received sao as published. dec 29 PERGUSON, 486 7th street. dec 30- REMOVAL, SAMUEL CHILTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, &c., has removed his office to the base- ment of the house of Johnson Hellen, Esq . on the corner of Sth street and Louisiana avenue dec W0-1m* AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORRO By C. W. BUTELER, Auctioneer. OUSEKEEPING ARTICLES at Auc- tien.—On WEDNESDAY, the 31st of De- cember, I shall sel], without reserve, commenc- ing at 10 o’clock a. m., at Store No 419 Pennsyl- vania avenue, between 3d and 4\ streets, an ex- tensive and complete assortment of Housefurrish - Ing Goods, consisting in part of— Plated Tea, Table and Desert Spoons and F orks Do Castor, Coffee and Tea Pots Plantshed and Britannia Coffee and Tea Sets Do _ Pitchers, Egg-boilers and Saucepans Ivory and bone handle Rnives and Forks, steels and Carvers Chafin Dishes, Saucepans and Oyster Dishes Solar, Parlor and Chamber Lamps Table and Door Matts, Coal Hods Hearth, Dustrog and Furniture Brushes Candlesticks, Tea Waiters. call and tea Bells China Tea Sets, China Coffee and Tea Cups China Vases, Toilet Sets, chamber and foot Tubs Soup and Sauce Tureens, Sance Bolts Butter, piekle and other covered Dishes Pitchers, Mugs, Sugar and Cream Dishes Cut Glass Decanters, Tumblers and Goblets Do Wines, Lemonades and Pitchers. ALso— 10 good Cooking and other Stoves 6 dozen mahogany frame Looking-glasses Sofas, Lounges, Card Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads And a large iot of other goods Terms of sale: All sums under $25 cash ; over $25 a credit of 60 and 90 days, for notes endorsed, with interest . dec 27-ts CC W. BOTELER, Auctiencer. In addition to the abeve, | shail sel! several tlor Feather Beds, Pillows, &c -d Cc. W BOTELER, Anct’r The above Sale will be continued en SATURDAY MORNING, Jan. 3, commencing at same hour. jan 1-2¢ dec Cc. W. BOTELER, Ave’r By WALL, BARNARD & CO , Auctioneers GOKS, BOOKS, AY ALCTION.—We will commence Pratt’s nineteenth annual sale of Books at Store No. 370, under Browns’ Hotel, iately oceupied by T. Galligan & Co., on SAT- URDAY EVENING, 3d instant, at 6 o’clock, and will contirue every evening until the whole stock Is dis; of. This stock is the largest and best selected of any stock of Books sold in this city for years. Mr. Pratt has had twenty years’ experience inthe business, and selected this stock from the New York and Philadeiphia trade seles especially for this market. All Books warranted perfect and sold withoutreserve Fine editions of Standard Works in great variety of binding, Engiisb and American editions Books at private sale during the day WALL, BAKNARD& CU, dec 31-4t Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD tF- fects at Public Auction.—-On MONDAY MORNING, January 5, at 10 o’clock, at the resi- dence of A.J. Bently, Esq , No. 368 Eighth street west, between K and L streets north, I shall sell all bis furniture and effects, comprising — Mahogany hair spring Tete-a-tete Sofa, Rocker and Parlier Chairs Marble-top Centre Table, Window Shades Handsome colored Engravings in gilt frames Gilt Candelabras, Mantel Vases, Lemps Cane and word-seat Chairs, Lounge etree fi Secretary and Bookcase Mantel Clock. Dining and other Tabies ‘Three-p y and Ingrain Carpets, Ojicloth Hair Carpeting, Rugs and Mats Go d-band Tea Set, Granite Dinner Ware Glassware Castors, Table Cutlery Mahogany French and Cottage Bedsteads Dressing and Plain Bureaus, Wardrobe Washstands, Toilet Sets, Spittoons Husk and Cotton Mattres-es, Bolsters 2nd Pillows Comforts, Blankets, Sheets, &c Superior Walnut Swing Crib, one do on castors Cooking Stove, excelient air-tight Chamber Stoves Tin Safe, Tubs, Kitchen Tables, &c About two cord: of wood ‘Terms: 320 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest dec 29-4 JAS. C. McSUIRE, Auct The house is for rent. Inquire of the auction. neer By WALL, BARNARD & CU., Auctioneers. RUSTER’S SALE OF BRICK HOUSE and Lot in the First Ward at Public Auction. — On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, January 13th, at 33 o'clock. in front of the prem- ises, by virtue of a deed of trust dated May 14, 1953, and duly recorded in Liber J. A.S, No. 14, folios 134, 135, and 136. one of the land re- cords for Washington county, we will sell. the Northern part of lot No 12, {n 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 co. tains 1184 feet, more or less, with the Hur pichtgeciel 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 ee B.W_ REED, Trustee WALL, BARNARD & CO. dec 12 Auctioneers By JAS. C Mc@UIRE. Auctioneer TT\RUSTEES’ SALE UF FRAME HOUSE and Lot.—On MONDAY AFTERNOON, December 22, at 4 o'clock, on the premises, b virtue of a deed of trust from Samue! Curson an wife dated June 8, 1852, and recorded in Liber J.A 3, No 39, folios #21, 322, 323, and 324, one of the land records for Washington county, in the District of Columbia, we shail sell parts of lots Nos 7 and 8 in square 419, beginning for the same at the di-tance cf fif.y feet from the north- east corner of the Squire on Seventh street north, and running thence west 200 feet to Eighth street, thence south by and with Eighth street twenty- five feet; thence east two hundred feet to Seventh street; thence North by and with Sevanath street twenty-five feet to the beginning, sogether with the improvements, consisiing of a neat Two-story Frame Dwelliuy-house with back buildings. Terms: dne-third cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with Interest, secured by a deed of trust on the aa OHN W. MentM, RIGH. H CLARK, ¢ Trustees. nov i3-lawkds JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auct U7 The above sale is postpened until MONDAY AFTERNOON, January 12th, 1857, same hour and place JOHN W_ McKIM, Pinst RICHARD H. CLakK, i sesainars dec 2}-2awads J43 C. McGUIRE, Auct. ARSHAL’S SADK.—IN VIRTUE OF A i writ of Berl facies, issued from the Clerk's O flice of the Circuit of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, sna to me direct- ed, I shall expose to publ{c sale, for cash, in front of the Cour ¢ dccr of said County, on MON- DAY, the ay of January next, 1857, at 12 o’cloce m , all defendant’s right, tit e, claim and interest in and to Let No. 6, in Square No. 559, as laid down on the plat of the city of Wasbing- ton, D C , together with all and singularthe im- provements tuereon, seized and levied upon as the property of Andrew Bothwell, and will be sold to satisfy Jndi fals, No. 3%, to October term, 1256, Alfred Chapman vs Andrew Botb- well. J. D. HOOVER, Marshal dec 17-ts for the District of Columbia iY ARSHAL’S SALM.—IN VIRTUE OF writ of fleri facies, lesued from the Clerk’s Ottice of the Circuit Court of the District of Co- lumbia for the county of Washington, and tame directed, I shat! expose to public salg, for c#h, in front of the Court-house doar of said county, at 12 o’clock m ,on WEDNESDAY, tne 7th day of January, 1957, all defendant's right, title, claim, and interest in and to Lot No. 10, in Square No. 258, together with all and singular the im- provements thereon, seized and levied upon as the property of Allison Nallor, and will be sola to satisty Judicial, No. 170, to March term, i856, Bark of Metropolis vs. Allison Nailer J D. HOOVER, Marshal for the District of Columbia. Gec 13-ts D*: VAN PATTEN, DENTIST, PRE- sents the compliments of the season to bis friends and patrons, and begs those in arrears for services rendered to cali at their earliest conven} ence and settie, after which he wil! be pleased io serve them again. Office at his residence, No. lo Pesusylvania avenue, near Georgetown dec 29—dlit MANUAL, OF ETIQUETTE IN WASH. INGTON, 7 MANUAL IS INDISPENSABLE ‘TO Members of Congress and strangers sojourn- ing in Washington. Every ledy end genteman should have a co; Just published and for sale at the Book Stand tn the Capitol, and at the boox- stores tn Washington. dec 22- laa AST OFF CLOTHING BOUGHT 4D — at 76 Louisiana avenue, opposite the Hay ark N B_ Willcall for them by addressing as ab=ve through Post Office dec 26~eo!m* TO CONFECTIONERS, ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UN- til the Ist day of #ebr next for the exclu- sive privilege of selling confectionery und other refreshments (except intoxicati Grinks) at the third Exhibition of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute, to be opened on the Ty and close about the 30th of March next. ‘The bidder must agree to fit up the space allot ted to him ina creditable style and in harmony with the general decoration of the hall. He must also give satisfactory evidence of his ability to farnish articles of the best quality Address the undersigned, Superintendent of the Exhibition, at his office, 401 F street. cor of 7th. dec 27-eotFebl CHAS. F STANSBURY. Conrorarion STUCK.—$*,000 © ration of W: Stock for sale at feo GRUBS BROTRERS, TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. Arrival of the Niagara at Boston Boston, January 2.—The Cunard steamship Niagara, from Liverpool via Halifax, arrived at her dock at East about noon The morils for the South will be forwarded by the afternoon train, and will be due in New York at midnight. Baltimore Markets Bavtimore, Jan. 2—Flour is dull at $6.37¢. Wheat is quiet; red $1.38a$1 45, white $1 45aS1 55. Corn is scarce at 600633, Whirky is dull at 26a27o. New York Markets. New York, Jan. 2.—Flour is dall, with » declining tendency; * of 3,000 bbis.; State $6a$6 25; Southern $.90a$7 20. Wheat and Corn are very dull, and prices nominal Sager Te —— for mess. Beef is firm at $14 7 new repasked Chicago. Lard is steady at 12g = Whisky is dull; Ohio 25¢. Financial. Naw Yorx, Jan 2—Stooks are r but dull; Chicago and Rock Island 944; Cumber- land Coal Co 17; Lilinois Central shares 123¢; do. bonds 977; Michigan Southern 877; New York Cenral 933; Reading 874, Missouri 6’s 86. Sterling exchange is dull at 1084. Ear The phrase “almighty dollar” coined Ly Washington Irv “id = E> A western editor says that ladies wear cersets from a feeling of instinct. having a natura! love of being squeezed. There is now a steady stream of emi- gration from Evgland to Australia. In one day five hundred passengers sailed from Liver- pool for that colony. Mr. Joseph G1. Ww, who in Rockbridge a be hs will, ail his servants, about forty, to take effect at the death of his wife and daughter Er The New Orleans (La) Picayune says thar a bargain was closed in that city on the 18th instant. for 60.000 gallons of molasses in plantation, at 60 cents per gallon, for the VUhio river. > A female writer says “Nothing looks worse on a lady than darned stockings.” Allow us to observe that stockings which need dar- ninglook worse than darned ones—Kechange. Stockings look best, surely. without any “darned” hole in them —N. O. Courter Mareiace ExtTraorvinary.—We Jearn from the Weston (Mo.) Argus that Mr Jobn Pate and Mies Sarah Smock were married on the 19th ult. John took it into his head that wo Fates were better than one, and Sallie doffed the Smock Ks [tis estimated that the love letters dropped in the post office at Lowell average over 1500 daily The factory girls unan- imous in their opposition to “single blessed- ness "'—E rchange. No doubt they are writing to Col. Benton whois a widower, and certifies to the neatness and comfort of their dormitories, Visitor —While we were correcting proofs last evening, we heard repeated Tappings on our window, ‘* as of some one gently tapping.” Un looking round, we found a little sparrow sitting on the sill and looking at the gas-light. But as we didn’t raise the window, E turned away—perhaps he would if we had.—Port- land Advertiser Inox Masts Discarpev.—The Belgium steamer Belgique, lying iv New York. bas condemned her iron masts as unsafe and un- suitable, and removed them to substitute wooden ones. ft is alleged that the sailors deter:ained not to go to sea in her again un. less they were taken out: they caused the ship to labor from top weight, spru top- masts, carried away lanyards, sprung below deck, and Jack feared they might break short off and fall through the ship. died recently emancipated Proposals for Erec ing the Custom-house, &c , at Ogdensburgh, New York. Treasury Derarreenr, Wasainaton, December 17, i856. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECRIVED AT THIS dey artment until the 18th cay of February, A. D. 1°57, at 9 o’elock, a. m . for the construction of the Castem-house, Post Office, and Court-rooms authorized 0 be erected at Cgdensbargh, New York, according to the pla‘s and ep-etications prepared at this depar'ment; said propoals to b> either for the whole building or separate for the different kind= of work; bitis of parcels m ist in every case y each b 4, with the amount of ea-n kind the toral amount carriad out: the de- Pariti-nt reserving the right to peject or accept the pro 's here ited, Or ary parts thereof, when it deems the interest of the United States requires it; the department a’se, seserv~s the right to exclude the bids of any peyson Or persons who there fe just cause to i will not fa thfully perform the con- tacie, or which they tave a:tempted to obtain by ind‘section ; and at bids when there shall be par- tes in interest who do pot join in the bids, and all bots bat, upon anveetigation, ure below a fair price for the work, Kids will not b> received in gross, and no contract will be awarded to a b.dder unless details a-e fur- nished Ut- depa-tment of the prices of the differens kinds of work and materials, which shall be eub= ject to the revision of the department, so that it nay a icp: the whele or pert of the bid, as the inter- est of the United States may require. Ninety per cent of the amount of work done and Mater as deivered. according to contract price, (said amountio be ase d by toe estimate of 30 agent of the depacim appointed for that pur- pose,) Wil be paid trem tme two time as the work progresses: aud ten per cent retained the com- tlecon of the eonve>t and accepranc: the work, &c . by "he agent aforesaid. and be forfeited in the eve: non-fulfi'ment ot contact. sontvacts will be awarded only to master builders acd me-lanics, and the a signment thereof, ex by consent of ihe Secreta y of the Treasury, with be a forfeiture of the same Bavli proposal must be accompanied by a writen gaaraitee, sig by two responsible persone, (ces- lified to b> so by the United Sia'es distric: judge or a\to ney of the aid district,) in the eum of $5,020, Ter the whole work, or of a proportionare amount if for avy ;art, that the bidder will, when required, UW his proposal b+ accepted, eoter into a contac and bond, with proper and sufficient securities, for its faithful performance Form of bond and certifica’e required will b+ far nish n Applica ion to Phe department Plaas, specificaticns, a-d working drawings will be rea ty alver thurty days, when they can b* bad ow applu a.4on wo the depatment. hid will be considered unless it fi a ” f this vtec Ql its details with the requirements o ment. ‘The proposals must be sent to this department, addresged i> the Recresy of the Treasury, and plainly endorsed “ Proposals for the Ogdensburgh Custom house,” and will be opened at one o'clock ot the last Cay rammed for receiving the same. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secreva'y of the Treasury cee 19-LawiF: b1et VESLSON, FEW SADLES VERY HANDSOME VEN- ISON just from the mountains. KING & BURCHELL, dec 20 corner Vermont averue and 15th st. | Fremd AND BUTTER KNIVES, Ivery Tablet, Sewing Birds, Sctssors in cases, Packet Knives, cheap, at FRANCIS’s, 3 Seventh street dee 25 SK ATES, povreceiveds and forsale by KE. TUCKER & Cu ace ea 353 Pa. NEW YEARS’ GI¥T. NOTHING BETTER THAN A HANDSOME iN Velvet or Cloth CLOAK, «uch as may be found ai the Cloak and Shawl Establishment ef the subscriber, 244 Pennsylvania avenue, betweea 12th and 13th streets. dec 30-1w FRANK A. McGEb MPORKTANT TU LADIES.—-WE AKE now In receipt of the seventh lotof FURS, and are determin- ed in consequence of the sezson being advanced to sell, at re anon. prices; call at > STINEMETZ’s, 7 dc 31-ec3. 236 Pa.av , b t.)2thand 13th sts. UST REC VED FROM THE PUB- —— View of Old ladepend le‘phia. For sale cheap, framed JOHN WAGNE*’s, 265 Penn avenue. THE CONGRESSIONAL RANK, Corner of Lowisana avenue Toh Street, WasHINGTON, D. ILL RECEIVE DerusiTs AND MAKE Collections on all the principai cities iu the Union, and promptly attend to any business in its line EK. JARDINE, dec 23-3m ashie~ EW YEAR'S PRESENTS, at IN ‘acca MoLAUGHLIN’S,