Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1857, Page 2

FV "WASHING row CITY: SARURDAY - January 3, 1857. | ENING STAR. SS ADVERTiunwerTs s0CLD BE LEFT AT THE OvvICE BT Bweiee o cock, M; OTHXEWME THEY way wor arrman UNTIL Te: SEEE DaT- THE WEEKLY STAB. Our Weekiy of to.day contains a rich ad- vence chapter of Hon. John Barney’s work on the ‘Past Men, Women and Affairs of the North American Confederation ;’’ twelve columns of Washington News and Gossip, comprising a por- tion of the piquant Bentonian Xmas “Lady Killing” cortroversy, the “ Naval Board Ques- tion,’ ‘The Holidays,”’ “‘ Moral Insanity,” «Wm: H. Hurlbat,” “ Roorbacks Exploded,” “* The President’s Reception on New Year’s Day,’’ “ Cabinet Making,’’ ‘The Inaugura- tion,” “Pay of the Ufficers of the Army,” “The Dred Scott Case,’’ “Mr. Seward and the New York Herald,’ “‘ Washington Ho- tela,” &c., &2. Also, late foreign and domes- tic tales, pcetry, humorous sketches, corres- pondence, Iccals, and a swarm of spicy perso. nal ond political items ‘Terms only $1.25 per year, or 3 cents per single number. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union urges that the Republican party are hostile to the Union of the States, and publishes interesting election and other sta tistics. The Intelligencer devotes two columns to extracts from English papers, showing how the English received the barque Resolute, Com. mander Hartsteine, on arriving out, recently; and is highly gratified indeed with the mani- fe-taion of a capital interratiora! feeling throughout Pritaia on the oceasicn in ques. tion. —q-- oe _ WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP That Xmas Dissertation!—Sur Mrs. Pari- ington is indeed a vory strange old /ady; in the intensity of her emphasis, saying and do- ing quite as many ~2/ apropos things as were ever said and done in the same space of time by her illustrious prototype of Boston, Mazsa- ehusetts. May it not have been that our De- light, in the course of her recent New England tour, took time to imbibe knowledge at the feet cf our friend Shil!aber’s Gamaliel, and to drink in the inspiration of her gentle and so amusing spirit’ How else can sober minded folks account for the budget of queer antics ‘cut up” by our estimable Mrs. Part- ington on appearing before the public upon Xmas day last! We suow that that is the season when all will be excused for a little over indulgence in antic- generating egg-nogg Buta matron of the dignified character and position of cur mentor-ess would never be guilty of any such little peeeadilio as that— not she! But badinage aside, Mr. Benton (in the Jn- telisgencer of the 27th December) was as much in error in saying that the word (ay was not used by him in the “‘ Thirty Years’ View,” aa in taying it is net in the Bible. The ful- lowing references to his work erfficientiy show this. The matter iscf no kind of importance, except as showing Mr. Benton's want of ac- curacy in statiog a plain and easily to be na- certained matter of fact. Volume 1, page 105. Alter describing the farm of ‘Granny White,”’ the author, quoting from s report of bis own speech, says: “ Mr B. said ke knew it well, tor he had seon the old /ady’s pumpkins propped and supported with stakes.” Volume 1, page Ili. ‘ He [Mr. Macer| ‘was rich enough to bring up his family (two daughters) a3 accomplished /ad:es, and marry them to accomplished gentlemen.” Volume 2, page 262. Giving hiz reasons for voting agains: the appropriation for the widow of President Harrison, he says: ‘‘ There is no declaration in the body of the bill show- ing the reason why ih's money is voted to this lady’ Volume 2, pag Continuing the ¢ame subject, he says Lhe /ady in®question bas & fine estate,“end certainly has not applied for this money.*’ Volume 2, page 499. “ He [(éen. Jackson) was fined for the contempt, 2od paid it him- self, refasing to permit his friends, or even the dadves of New Orleans, who presented the money, to pay it for him.’’ Volume 2, page 567. [n his account cf the accident on board the steamer Princeton, he says: “The President United #tates, his Cabinet, members of coth Houzes of Con- gress, citizens aud « number of /rdie, ex-Presidentes:, rep Volume ?, page 568. Continuing the same warrative, he says: *‘ Senator Pheips had stopped on my leit, with a young /ady of Maryland on hie arm I asked them to get on the carriage to my right, which they did— the youg dady betwesn us. * * * Senator Phelps and the young /ady on my right had falien inward towards the gun, but got up Without injery.’’ The New Postogs Law.—It muy not be geweraliy known that Congress bes very re- cently passed ap act making prepayment of postage on all transient printed matter obliga- tory, before it can be treneported in the mails of the United States—a capitel provision in- deed. In order to carry out this law ibe Post- master General bas established the following additional post office segulatione, which shou! be preserved for rclerczce by all who may have cccasion to send newspapers and pam- phlets, dc , now end then to distant friends They are as follows 1. Books, not wei Z wer four pounds, may be seut in the mail prepaid by postage stamps, at one ceut an ounce any distance in the United States under three thousand miles. and at two cents #n ounce over three thousand miles, provided they are put up without a cover or wrapper or in # cover or wrapper open at the ends or aides, so that their char acter mey be determined without removing the wrapper 2. Unsealed cireulars, advertisements, busi- Wess cards. transient newspapers, and every other article of transient printed matter, ex- cept books, not weighing over three ounces. sent inthe mail to auy part of the Unie 5. States, are chargeable with one cent postage | each, to be prepaid by postage stamps. Where more than one circular is printed on @ sheet, or a circular and letter, each must be charged with a single rate. This applies to lottery and other kindred sheets asuming the form and name of newspapers; and the miscellaneous matter in suca sheets must also be charged with one rate A business card on an un- sealed envelope of a circular subjects the en- tire packet to letter ps e. Any transient matter, like a circular or handbill, enclosed ip or with @ periodical or newspaper sent tu a rabseriber, or \o any other person, subjects the whole packet to letter postage and when- ever subject tu letter postage, from bei sealed or from any cause whatever, all print matter, without exception, must be prepaid or excluded from the mail It is the duty of the pes master, at the mailing office, as well as at the office of delivery, carefully to examine ail printed matter, in order to see that it is charged with the proper rate of postage, and to detect fraud. At offices where postage stamps cannot be procured, postmasters are authorized to receive money in prepayment of postage on transient matter; but they ayes careful to keep a supply of stamps on han Confirmed.—in the course of their action yesterday, in Executive session, the Senate confirmed Jno. W. H. Underwood of Georgia, to be associate of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Nebraska, vice Edward K. Har- den resigned. Robt. W. Adams to be surveyor of the port of New Orleans, La., vice W. E. Starke re- signed. 8S. Privleau Hamilton to be naval officer at Savannah, Ga., vice Thos, Lynch Hamilton resigned Oscar J. Dickinson collector at Dunkirk, N. Y , vice Henry P. Whallon resigned. Isaac P Merritt of New York, United States consul at Nassau, New Providence, vice John F. Bacon resigned. Francis 0. Claxton of Virginia, ditto at Mos. cow; Chas. W Kimball ditto at Point a Pitre, Guadaloupe, vice Louis P. Parsons resigned. Peter K Dotson of Utah, United States mare shal for that Territory, vice A. F. Haun de- clined. Read Fletcher of Kansas, to be United States attorney for the eastern district of that Terri- tory. Geo. A. Gordon of Georgia, ditto for said State, vice @. S. Owens resigned. Floyd Walton of Louisiana, ditto for the western district of that State, vice C. C. Brizoce re- signed Thos. Cunningham of Pennsylvania, to be associate justice of Kansas Territory, vice J. M. Burre! deceased. The Officers of the Army.—We find in the Journal of Commerce of Thursday last a brief but very pertin: ot paragraph indeed upon this subject, which on the same day we took occa- sion to bring to the notice of our Congressional readers. It is as foliows: “The present pay of the officers of the army is totally inadequate for the services render- ed, and does not furnish even a decent sup- port We know officers who cannot, by the exercise of the most rigid economy, live upon their pay; and this is always the case with the subaltern officers, whenever withdrawn from the posts on our distant frontiers. The coun- try does not require this sacrifice The people Cesire to psy their officers weli. Our foreign ministers, members of Congress and all civil employees have had their salaries largely in- creased, to meet the increase in the coat of living, while that of the officers of the army remains as established nearly half a century * Almost every day we see officers of merit and distinction throwing up their commissions and retiring to private life, where they can obtain a support for themselves and fawilies. We see it stated that over eighty have re- signed within the past year. This must se- riously affect the efficiency of our little army. We trust that Congress will no longer delay to increase the pay of its officers.’’ The Dred Scott Case.—The telegraphic cor- respondent of the associated press contradicts the rumor referred to yesterday in the Star, to the effect that the Supreme Court have vir- tually disposed of the Dred Scott case. We are still of opinion, that our statement with Teference to the cuncluston to which the Court have virtually come will prove correct in all essential particulars, and that the judgment or decision will soon be rendered. A Safe Prophet.—A Washington corres- pondent of a New York morning paper sends on the foll.wing valuable and highly impor- tant ‘ Special telegraphbie despatch :’’ “ Mr. Buchanan may be here about the Lith of January, or he may postpone the time of coming to a fortnight after. Both rontingen- cies are probable, from his recent declarations, end either event may happen according io the development of circumstances..”” Supreme Court.—Wednesday, Joshua L. Browa, Esq, of New York, was admitted an attorney and counsellor cf this Court Ne 2 Benjamin F. Morgan, plaintif in error. vs. Alfred @. Curtenius et al. This cause was submitted to the consideration of the Court ‘on the record and a printed argu- ment by Mr. E. B. Washburne for the plain- tiff in error. No. 36 Wm. K. Post, et al., claimants of the cargo, &c., of ship Richmond, appellants, vs. John H. Jones etal. This cause was ar- guei by Mr. O'Conor for the appellants, and by Mr. Lord for the appellees. *Adjoursed. Friday—Samuel W. Bate:, Henry C. Hutch- ins, and Dayid Thaxter, Esqs., of Mazsachus- etts, were edmitted attorneys and couasellors of this Cour. . No, 35, Moses ©. Mardecai et al., appel- lants vx, W. and A. Lindagy, cwners of the echooner Mary Eddy, &c. This couse wag ar- gued by Mr. Phillips for the appellant, end ny Messrs. Reverdy Johnson, Jr. for the ap- pellees No. 5 Burr H Bette, appellant, vs. John ii. Lewis and ax. This cause was argued by Judge Butler for the appellant, and by Mr. Reverdy Johnson for the appellee. Adjourned. The Currsat Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 2d of January, there were of Treasury warrants entered oo the books of the Department— For the redemption of Stocks.... $85,000 00 For the Treasury Department... 49,437 02 For the Interior Vepartaent..... 28,416 22 For Customs..cscccscesseccesess 17,109 45 War warrants received and ep- + 85,262 50 - + 234,562 50 From miscellaneous sources....++ 1,261 61 oo CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. Iv rue Howse, yesterday, after we went to press, the following bills were reported back from the Committee of the Whole without ob- jection end were duly passed. Vis: A bill for the relief of Commander John L Saunders. A bill to authorize the Fostaester General to execute a contract with Messrs. Garman, bot, tos & Senford for carrying the mail from Cumbeslend, Maryland, to Greensburg, Penn- sylvania. A bill for the reticf of James P. Fleming, Augusta, Georgia The bill from the Court of Claims for the —_ Joseph White A bill for the relief of the hei; Ci i Thomas Gill. aot Captate Senate bill for the relief of Peter Grover. A bill for the relief of the sureties of Daniel Winslow. A bill for the relief of Thomas passed assistant United States Senate bill granting bounty laud to Jared | L. Buliott | Abill for the relief of John C. McConnell. | A bill to reimburse the estate of Joseph Mc- | Clure, ® paymaster in the war of 1812 | Senate bill for the relief of A. S. Bender. | A bill for the relief of Jesse Morrison, of Il- | linois } A bill for the relief of Antoine Robedoux. A bill for the relief of William Kendall. Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, moved that when | the House adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet | on Monday next; which motion was to. _ And then, at three o'clock, the House ad- journed. ——__—__~-~+e-_____ The London Times has an article on President Pierce's m: , Which it considers en the whole, ag “conciliating both in matter and matter.” B. Steele, surgeon of the navy of tho speedily carachronic and by hundreds who have m eure pr: ton, General Agents, Fo: y Stott, Natru & Palmer, Z. 9. Gilman, erally. havea disagreeable br Bai or ree W. rendered gweet, a drep oa your morning. tifal soft lather aud by drug ery. PERSONAL. +++» Thalberg has determined to give one of two free concerts in Boston. ++++A Tennessee (paper says that Senator Bell will lose about ten thousand dollars by the insurrection panic. +++» Mr. H. Bateman, of Saint Louis, has purchased the Baltimore Museum, which he intends to refit for theatrical purposes. ++++Dr. Robert Hunter, celebrated as a practitioner in diseases of the chest, has re- turned from a widely extended European tour of medical observation. ++++Mr. Congdon, of the Boston Atlas, re- tired from that establishment? on the first of January. He is engaged on the New York Tribune. +++eWhile Mr. Brady was addressing the court for the defence in Huntington’s case on Monday, Huntington was heard to say, ‘A splendid farce, this! a capital ke, by gad!” - A young Virginia planter named W. F. @ , of Gloucester, has become enamoured of the pretty young actress, Mary Devlin. Since he first saw her, he has not missed a night from the theatre. +++eCol. William Emmons, sometimes styled by the irreverent *‘ Pap Emmons,’’ was mar- ried a few days sivce in this city to Mrs. Mary A. Weems, of Baltimore, by Rev. A. @. Ca- rothers. +++ Dr. Biegler, of Rochester, N. Y , has been arrested for the wilful murder of Emilie Murr, in attempting to produce an abortion Ske had been his mistress The Dr. is a mon of very bad character, having been in prison for arson some years ago. +The Philadelphia Bulletin says of th of Reah Frazer, Esq., of Lancaster, Pa: “Excessive labor in his profession, it is thought, brought on the first symptoms of the mental malady that has at length reached such 2 calamitous termination; though it is probable the more immediate cause of the worst stages was anxiety about business af- fairs, and extraordinary excitement about litics during the lute election canvas He as always been a prominent Democrat, and went into politics, as into every other pursuit, with the whole energy of a warm, impulsive nature. After the election of November last his excitement seemed to increase, and this, urited to other sources of disquict, brought him to euch a condition that proper restraint and the best curative measures had to be re- sorted to. His death, under such circum- stances, is peculiarly afflicting to a large cir- cle of triends ”” a itigpeiaees (From J. Shillington we have a copy of the fine Jannary number of Leslie’s Gazette of Fashions ; also a tasty Calender for 1857 A Bravurirvn Oomrurxion may easily be acquired by using the ‘‘ Ba/m of a Thousand Flowers.” Sreckles from the skin, leaving it of a soft and roseate hue. three drops, and wash the fece night and morning. For sale at Shillington’s, agent for Washington, and all druggists. It will remove tan, vimples, and Wet a towel, pour on two or fe it to lameness, etraine, bruise an tte notee, ud give you sweet spose for your present Potter, Le. iP A Perfumed Breath.—_Whe would th, whan, by using De La Cova’s D ifrice, it can be teeth whitea< Alabaster? Put 4 wash the teeth ight ead Tk L COMPLEXION may eantly be acgutred by face nigi G MADE BASY hrew dropa of Di Tad Wars Linty, your brush apd pour on Re DALM OF THE ub the ceard well, and it will make « Price Afty c Pilla are perier baeet upou au (particularty,) at . ‘They wili cars the Whites, and remove troctions arising from cold, exporare of any causes; aud may be used successfc!ly ass Preventive. sll ayon the agent, snd get « Ofreular vor par ars free. Sold wholesale and ‘eunsylvania avence, Price $1 retail by er box, with fail dire CHAS. STOTT, Progen SAMUEL B. WAITR, 6% Seventh street, Washington, D. 0.; and B.S. 7 be sent, and ladies who sncis SSEL, Georgetown ; to whom ailorders mast til be sent confidentially, by mall, to m one dollar. on the boz; tocounterfeltit ic for jea-tf Up Brancreta’s Yills.—The Weak, the Cousumprive, Rbeinatic, Costive, Blitous and some day's use will tind renewed strengih and orgsn of their frames. Rvery dose maki The nerves commence in the arteries aud term N. B,—See aig purer. in they throw off a, by tke ene xpels them from the aed, the ville may occasion griping, en even make the ‘ @ with for the good to ften achieved without hie rule applies to the unk ouly occur where the Jundors load of liapure, tenectous days will satiefy the # are doing. The Aled understood xnd ‘n & monjority of cases, be se. KATH'S Pilla, body has lon humore. A snot unboilevirg Airectioas should bi followed, health a: of sual street, Brandreta tt & Sons, 132 north ediciue dealers Kone: nov 25—f in general esteem tr Brouchial n‘fection: . G. F. Bigelow. Contal optnm or deleterious drugs, these Lozenges cau be used freely wy pudiic apeakers and vocalists for Giving clength jp jL2 voice. by all Drug, Oct I-41 Fs N. CALL Sc REV. 6. D. CUMMINS WILL SE previ: asermon to the Young Men’s Christian Association, the third of the course, at ‘rrinity Church, on SABBATH EVENING next. Subject—‘ The Harmony and Unity of the Bi- qle.”’ it UNITARIAN CHURCH — Rev. W. cS: Hoyer, of New Jersey, will preach for this Sociefy in Olé Trinity Church, TO-MOR- ROW, at 1! o’clock, @. m., and for several suc ceeding Sundays lt —" LECTURE ON THE “HISTORY of American conaehy will be deliv- ered at the Smithsonian {nstitution by Dr. J. 6. Koui, on MONDAY EVENING, Jan Sth. at « quayier before t o’clock. jan 3-2 eee ay FIRE INSURANCE Co, OF THE DISTRICT OP COLUM. BIA —Tbe annual meeting of the members will be held at the office of the Company on MON« DAY, January 19th. 1557, at 12 o’clock w., when ane'ection willbe held for seven Manazers to serve for the ensuing year. By order p’ the President: janfB-eotw CHAS. WILSON, Sec’y SS WASHING'SON LIGHT INFANTRY. A a rd meeting of the corps wiil bs held on MONDAY EVENING, at 7x p. m, when preliminaries for the ball of Po 234 will be aveece A Company Drill wiiltake place THIS EVEN CA Jan. Y¥. Davis, Carr. B.F. BEERS, 1t* Secretary. RALLY, DEMOCRATS '—The regu- | <a monthly meeting of the Jackson Democratic Association will held at Demo- cratic Headquarters, Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween 9th and 10th streets,on MONDAY, the Sth inst ,at7 o'clock p.m. As business of vital im fiortaneo will be transacted, let there be a full and mposing turn-out of the members of the Old Jackson Association—always first in the field, and ever standing by the guns till the last hot is fired! Let “ Union, Harmony, Conciliation,” Lethe watca-words. By order of jan3-a (Union) “THE PRESIDENT. Been MST GRAND COTILLON PARTY of the Emmett Club, at TrmPxRance Hat, E street, between 9th and 10th, oa MON- Day EVENING, Janzary Sth, 1857. ‘lickets FIFTY CENTS. Floor Managers. Thomas O'Shea, James White, Michaei ©?Connell, Patrick Bterl{hy. FRANCIS P CALLAGHAN, President. MARTIN BROSNAHAN, Vice Do JAMES W SULLIVAN, Secretary PATRICH HIERLIBY, Treasurer jan 3-2 er UNION CHOIR ASSOCIA- TION will bave x Rehearsal at Tempe- all,on WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. 7th, at 7 o'clock, instetd of Monday nett, the Hall having been previously enzaved. Punctual cle by = ie maar: of the Association is rtiew) ar! Peng JAMES H MCKENNEY, Bey. Fi hl nite smelaien te onl A OFFICE MUTUAL FIRE INSUR- Be eNCe comvany OF THe bis TRICT OF COLUMBIA, December 29, 1856 — Pursuant to the able of the Charter of this Company, the following statement of its condi- tion Py apes vir ssa ep Amou jum Bi represen! mtx rca - $60,065 00 Amount of cash... 5,147 47 Amount of losses during the past year... 937 70 jan 3-6t HE FRIENDS OF BUCHANAN BN BRECKINRIDGE are requested to meet at Temperance Hall, E street between 9h and 10th streets, on TUESDAY, January 6, 1857. at 73 o’clock p.m , to make arrangements for the [nauguration and a National Bell. Hon A G Brown, Hon James C Jones, Hon H A Edmundson, Ron F G Davidson, Hon L M Keitt, Hon P 8 Brooks, Hon HS Bennett, Hon Samuel Carathers, George Parker. ‘Thomes Parker, Cornelius Boyle, Walter Lenox, Lucien Peyton, Joseph B Bryan, Johnson Hellen, Alexander Provost, ‘Thomas J Fisher, Charles 8 Wallach, James McSherry, Aug R Sparks. Thomas Hegnel.8.C. NE Welch, Michigan JH Woodford, ind. HAStreet,” HH Woodley, And other Citizens, &c. jan Ste REGISTER’S OF FIGE, WASHING- KP ton December 21, 1856 —NOTICE TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN — Notice is hereby given that licenses for butcher’s stallsand for huckxsters, also Mcenses for dogs, will expire on the 3ist instant, and that the same must be renewed within ten days. SAML. E. DOUGLASS, dec 26 dtJanl0 Kepister OF FICE OF WASHINGTON GAS- Sse ciear COMPANY. WasHineTon, December 15, 1853-—NOTICE TO STOCK- HOLDERS.—Pursuant to the requirements of its charter, a meeting of the stockholders of the Weshington Gas-Light Company, for theelection of Directors for the year 1857, will be held at this ottice on MONDAY, the 5th day of January next, at7o’clock p.m _ By order; dec 15.037 J. F. BROWN, Sect -_ WHAT WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—ITOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Houekeepers and those anout to commence Housekeeping to bear in mind that the first, second, third and fourth rooms of our jarge and spacious warehouse are filled to their utmost Soe eee every description of CABINET FURNITURE and House-furnish- lug Goods generally, to which we respectfully invite the attention of thoee in waat of bargains Houses furnished throughout wi-h every article in the housekeeping line VERY CHEAP FOR CASH, or to punctual dealers at the usual credit Cali at the ‘‘ HousgxggPex’s Emporivm’’ andexemine our stock before purchasing. Our motto is— “ Quick sales and small profits.”? BONTZ & COOMBS. 7th street, between I and K. dec 1-3m O YS’ SLEIGHS, GAMES OF CHESS, Loto, Cards. Blocks, &c., kc , at No 20 be- tween Sth and 9th streets. jan3 H.J McLAUGLIN & CO. INE PORTEMONAIES, CARD CASES, Papier Mache, and Pearl Ornaments, at jan3 H J.McLAUGHLIN & CUu’s. UOR MATS, BIRD CAGES, AND BASK e's cheaper than any plac? inthe city. Jans H J. McLAUGHLIN & CO. NEORGETOWS JANUARY 1ST.—A young man named Jobn Sheahan robbed a young man to the value of $102. Reward, #2v. jan 3—31* f ARPERS WEEKLY a Journal ef Civ- ilizaticn ; published tn weekly numbers of sixteen large quarto pages earth, may be subscrih- ed for,— price 82 50 per year, at FraNCK TAYLOR'S ‘Lhe first number just received. jans ICE CREAM At 376 Cents Per Quart. UTELS, BOARDING-HOUSES AND others will ficd itrmuch cheaper and better than they make it. Tairs and other benevolent enterlainments can have it at less price. at the PENNSYLVANIA i —on their way to New Orleans. M’LLE TERESA PARCDI, Ass'sted by S16. TIBERINI, the Roman Tenor; SIG. MORINI. the eminent Baritone; PAUL JULLIEN, the wonderfai Vioilnist, under the direction of M. STRAKOSCH, will shortly give a GRAND CONCERT In this City. jan N UTICE.—STOLEN FROM ONE OF THE LN oor of the Murray Honse, Penns avenne, near 4% street, arichly wrought GULD BRACK- LET, having the words ‘Christmas Gift to Cornelia’’ engraced on the Inside, near the c! S It is soagte the thief will try to dispose of it ‘To any one giving faformmation leading tu ‘ts recov- ery a liberal reward will be given, by application to the Proprietor of the Murray House. jan 3-2t® DRESS CAPS—DKESS CAPS, E HAVE NOW OPEN THE RICHEST assortment of DRNSS CAPS ever offered to the ledies of Washington, consi<ting of ever sty'e and description of Dress, Breakfast ani Mourning Caps, from 37 cents to $5. Ladies please call and iook at them, at CASSIDY’S, jon 3-lw 314 Pa. ave., bet. 10h and 11th sts. G FRANCIS THANKS A GESEROUS We public for the liberal and increasing patron- @ge he met with the past year, and especially tho-e as cecasion offered have drepped 2 word in his fsvor. His motto is Onward, and the comin: vour he hopes to see his ol customers often, ond b2 favored with many new ones. Good articles, low prices. and fcir dealing shall characterize bis store G. FRaNCIS, jan3 49 Seventh st. Mayor's Office. 2 Wasiincton, Jaunary 2, 1856 5 ROPOSALS WILL BE this office until Tuesday, *3th instant, at 12 o’clock,m., for building a Stone Wall on the east side of Tiber creek, commencing at the south end of thearch recently turned under Indiana avenue, and running thence southward till it In- tersects the west side of First street west, distance about one hundsed and twenty feet, accoiding to a plan and spectSeation which can be seen zt the desk of the book-keeper In the office of the Mayor und Register Proposals to state the price per perch for laying the stone and furnishing the materials, No bid will be received from any but @ practical stone-mason of known and reliable character. W.B MAGRUDER, Mayor. WM. W. MOORE, A. BALDWIN, jen 3—2t Committee GRAND JUVENILE BALL. Mos! EUR T.F.GASZYNSKI RESPECT- fully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Washington and Georgetown that his Quarteriv Examination Bell of his pupils will take place in Georgetown, et Union HaLL, on WEDNES- DA EVENING, toe 7th of January, and in Washington at TxMpeRance Haru. k street, between 9th and 10th streets, the 9th of January. Dancing commences at 7 o’clock. ladies are most respectfully invited to attend, with their children, to witness the progress made by Mons. Gaszyaski’s pupils tn one quarter. The second term commences on the 13th of January in Washington, and in Georgetown the lvth of January. Application can be made at Mr. G ’s residence, 407 E street Ladies wish- ing to place their children under him will please eee an early application, as M. @. will prepare his pupils for the Grand Mi jan 3-lw « JUSTICK TO ALL. THIRD GRAND BALL oF THE Western Hose Company, No. 1, On TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. 13, 1857, AT THEIK NEW HALL, On ‘Twenty-third Street, between L and M. HE WESTERN HOSE COMPANY MOST respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally that they will Dedicate their new House with a Grand Ball on the above eve- jay Ball in this term. ning. Having built the house, which costs us near $1,000, without aid from either Government or Corporation, we now appeal to a generous public to ald us pay what litte we owe on the house. The unanimous satisfaction given at our former Balis inspires us with renewed energy. and the Managers pledge themselves that this will be the brightest one of the season. snd that no exertion will be spared that may contribute to the pleas- ure of those who may honor them with their pres- ence. Supper will be furnished by an experienced Scott’ Celebrated Cotillon Band has been en- for the occasion. ‘he Ball will open with the presentation of a Silk Fiag. No Hek;, Cape or Overcoats ‘Will be allowed in the h:ll, except these worn by the respective Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and ladies. Commuttee of Arrangements. hit Kiggles, 4 Fenley, es paldin, Carr ‘eeney. jan 3,6,8,10,12,13 4 LIST OF LETTERS Remaining inthe Post Office, Washingion, D.C., January 3, 1857. [Ordered to be advertised in the ‘ Erening Star,? ie to the following section of the Post Office Law—it oad the paper having any dail, the t circulation ly paper pub- lished fa Washington: Src. $. And be it further emacted, That the list of letters remaining uncalled for in any post office in =o eye town, or village, where news- = shall be printed, shall, hereafter, be pub- ished once only in the newspaper which, being issued weekly, or oftener, shall Aavs the largest circulation within the ra of the delivery of said office, to be decided by the postmaster at such oftice.] SF Personsapplyiug for letters tu the f 7 they are ADVERTisED. owing Itei, will LADIES’ LIST. Flinn, Miss VC Bowler, Mre £@ Allen, Mary Jane Beall, Mre Kites Barr, MiseL a Puss, -_, Paterson, Mise S Parkenson, Mrs T Piggotte, Mies aT er ‘Teresa Siena ade a Richie, Mise J By ad Rai Beacon, Miss MA Ber! Boston, Maris Irwin, Mre Wm M Reely, Mra Mark, Jane Kes«, Mary L Malindgs Clarke, Virginia H Law, Miss B Smith, Mrs Kloise Cuantugham, Miss Lioy4, Mrs Liste Smith, Mre ES ac Lewis, Mre FE Simms, Miss C Clements, Mise MJ Lawrence, Mra Jas Stone, Mrs B Campbell, Miss K Marr, Marty, Sino, Emma Compbeil, Maria Mutrler, Laura ‘Shirley, Miss I. Cunningham, Aan Morrison, Mary Dun, Bllen Mattingly, Kverette, Mise B= Pope, Misa CJ i. GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Aller, WH Green, Jas 8 NM wi Ashe, W852 Gibson, JC Nye, Col TC Andrews, 3G Gallagher, Hugh Noland. 88 Alleworth, Mr Garrett, Ha Noble, Col Jno © Allen, Dr JC Glbeon TJ Nobles, @ Adams, Josbua, jr tt Newman, Geo 3 Arnold, H Neal, ashton, D jod | Nevin, Rev BB ee g Green, AB Orme, Wa audrew. Harmon & Osgood, Nathan F Burns, W ct ck Bropuey, Wm ‘a TI Hougn, Bowner & Shauke Hant Boyle, Mr wi Byrue, Mathew aoe, e vs os cliersine W2 ma no Burus, Jno Bowen, Geo D Briat, George Brewn, Geo Buchsbaum, @ Baliey, ¥ Brows Browu, id Brotherton, Lt 6, Esquire Braditeld, Chas ice ppborn, David, sr Rater, Hynes, David H Ridgely, Lloyd Brooke, Clarence Height, DS Ray, Jno Bennri, CP Haekell, Deonis H Ridgway, James B Browaing, RC Harttress CA Rogers, Geo & Rradford, AC 8 Bichmond, Bdward Ww Chas T Ruppert, Christian Steers, rc c Shipley, Wa S Ho Bernard = Sawyer, Wm 4 Copeland, T K Higely, a 2 Coolidge, Siduey Haley, a@ 3 Cartie, SK Hasler, 4 SM Barian, AJ Jeudab, Richard Jones, Owen 2 Jobuson, Michael Jauin, Louis 8 Johnson, CC Wma Seott, James rr B Langdeu, Rev WJ Stephe: Claxton, CF Livingston, TC & Co Steel, James 2 Cofrotb, alex Litv'e, Sami C Speiser,Jolas Fred- Clark, Alfred & Lee, Major Bichard erick Cockerel, JK Lovejoy, Owen 2 Seymore, H De Haes, Dr Wills Langstroth, Rev L L Saun Dermain, Rev 3 W Lee, Juo Stanton, H D Lamb, JL ‘Schlatre, GL Di Lesch, James Somner, George Dag, Jno Lusty, J 3 Stick, Doneh Lynde, JW Spetswood,Lt C FM ickinson & Gordon Loftua, Edward D ‘Taylor, Com WK Dufossat, G Sonat Lambert, Capt Toulsos, Wa Davie, Francia Moutgcmegy, Wm Thompson, Wm r Maon,irT? Tedd, Wm L Davie, DD Towers, Sami 4 s Thompson, Sam! D ‘Thomas, M Turcer, JG ‘Torpy, Juo Meitcie:, Recben Thorn, DrJ Pemb'ke “Prot Turubull, Dr , Orville @ ¢ Tompkins, C Bs ™ J__ Taylor, Chas M & Go yor, Jobn Montgomery, ES Kumerson, Jas Martin, Jes G@ Bao nerson, J Wk Co Moody, J M ‘Taylor, asher Vitalizit, Burico Yan Zandt, C A, jr Kawards,JooL F Mann, Joseph Varro, FIP Falk, Thos M Martin, Juo a ‘Vantine, Jacob Parmer, S M& Co Morrison, Jou Vincent, Isaac J Ford, Robt Moutgomery,J@ Van Camp, J wion 3 Mann, FT Welsh, Wm = Murray. FO Wood, TH Mitchell, BJ West, Thos 8 nger, HW 2 Miller, David Wootson, 6H x, Geo Mania, DD Ward, Mathew von Fermin MoLaren, 0G Wills, JW tCW Mcintosh, Henry % Withers, Joba Fisher, Chas ¥ = Mc ride, Jno Wercoat, Joel Felch,'a Meinerney, Jas Wilron, James Gilson, WB MeGaire, Mictsel White, Geo Gibsor, Lt Wa 2 McDonald, Owen MdKee. Jeo 3 jolt C 3 McCalland, James MeCormick, Oliver Mekleget, Thos P McClane, Thos McFarlane, WK McCormick, Alex Mc! aP 348. G. BERRETT, P. &. 1. 0. O. F. Columbia Lodge Grand Festival MONDAY EVENING, January 6, At ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7th Street. N ANNOUNCING THE ABOVE FES- TIVAL, the Committee take pleasure in stating that nothing bas been left undone to make ita most agreeable gathering. Eminent S| have Leen engaged. and the services of Esputa’s Celebrated Cornet Band secured for the occasion —a (luartette Club, comprising the best musical talent of the city, have kindly volunteered their services, and will favor the company with some ine selections. ‘The Festival wil! be opened at 7 o’clock, and at S, the Daughters of Rebekah ana the members of the Order (in full Regalia) will enter the saloon, the Band at the time playing the Colum- bla Ledge Grard March, composed by Esputa expressly for this Festival Reireshinents will be furnished the eatirecom- pany withont extra charge. Tickets (udmitti.g a gentleman and two ls- dies) ONE DOLLAR; to be had of the members of the Order generally, and at the door. i> N. B —At the termination of the exercises, and the compeny dismissed, the room will be taken charge of and used by those who muy Gesire to enjoy themselves in the dance. jan 2-3: THE COMMITTEE. BOOKBINDERS’ BALL. The Second Grand Annual Balland Supper OF THE ASSOCIATED BOOKBINDERS. HE ASSOCIATED BOOKBINDERS OP Washington respectfully announce to their friends and the public that their Second Annual Ball and Supper will be given on MONDAY EVENING, January 12th, 1857, at Usi's SaLoon x The unanimous satisfaction given at our Ball last season, inspires us with renewed energy, and the managers pledge themselves that this will be the brightest one of the season, and that no exer- tion will be spared that may contribute to the pleasure of those who may honor them with their presence Supper will be furnished by terers’’—T’. PoTENTINI Espurta’s Celebrated Cotilion Band has been eeaece for the occasion. ‘he Refreshment room will be open during the Ball.—Supper at 12 o’clock. Tickets Seer ee Refreshments) THREE DOLLARS ; iting a gentleman and ladies. ae a caps, or overcoats will be allowed in the hall. The entire committee will act as the Commit tee of Reception. The Floor Managers will be designated bya blue rosette. R H. MARCELLUS, ite y Board of Managers. Prompt to Duty in the Hour of Danger THIRTIETH ANNUAL BALL oF THE FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY, AT CARUS?PS SALOON, On MONDAY, January 19, 1857, The Birthday of the illustrious Dr. Franklin, January 8, 1857, ‘‘the prince of ca- HE ENTIRE SUCCESS ATTENDING our Annual Balls for more than a quarter of a century is a guarantee that they have been con- ducted in a style to give general satisfection. The Com therefore, deem it to nel te notice, but simply to state that neither pains expense will be spared to neither nor wip ecm a te 1e ution Ww! taken to preserve strictest decorum, and such attention given to the floor and other arrangements as to them Tickets ONE DOLLAR—to be had of the Committee of Arrangements, or at the door en the evening of the bail. Committes of Arrangements. Robert x. Doyie, EA. Xemencien, GR. Grommet, J.D. West, W.M. Stansbury, James Posey, John H. Sessford, ‘A. Dant, WH. Beardsley, R.G. Ecklog. dec 20-S1ta3Mtd --- Lessee and Directress Fourth Night of Miss Fanny Merant. " THIS EVENING, Will be acted . LUCRETIA BORGIA; Or, The Feise: Apucretia Borgia. «Miss Fa>ny More: t Genarro... Mr.C Barton Hii “Po conclude with tbe MUSES BY STARLIGHT: The RAVEL TROUPE are engaged acd will Washington Cireus and Ampitheatre. Corner ef Seventh Street and the BRILLIANT TRIUMPH: And the public verdict is that this is the most elegant Se now performing io - Two Grand Fzhbibitions on this SATURDAY, January 34, Afternoon, commencing at2% o’clock ; Evening, commencing at 7% o'clock In which every member of this Star Company sppeess assisted by those famous artistes, ADAME LOUISE TOURNIAIREL, MONSIEUR DEBACH, And the Prince of Clowns, JIM MYERS PRICES OF ADMISSION. NATIONAL THEATRE Biss Fanny Morant....Lessee and Directress EXTRA _ANNOUNCEMEN®. The Management akes grext pleasure in announc- ing & LIMITED ENGAGEMENT with the world- renowned - RAVEL TROUPE. The fol dist! d artistes will appear M. @ABRIEL RAVEL, , FRANCOIS RAVEL, The daring BLONDIN M. DOUBOUCAHET, ana the edmired Russian Artiste, M’LLE YRCA MATTHIAS, supported by a large and efficient Ballet and Pan- tomime Tri upe THE MARTINETTI FAMILY Will appear nightly. A series of g and laughab!e Pantomimes ‘will be prcdaced in rapid succession, under the immediate direction of GABRIEL RAVEL, the great living Comic Artiste N. B —The Box Ottice will be opened for the sale of tichets on Saturday, ut 9 o'clock m Wants. WANTED —BY A RESPECTABLE WO- maa a situation as Chambermaid and Seam- stress ina private famtiv. Good refereace given Apoly at No 375 New York avenu2 between 12th and 13th streets. ~ he ANTED—A WHITE WOMAN A8 Nurse and Seamstress. She must be experienced with children, and bring good r-commendatione. is cs 343 I street, between 13th end 1th sts. 3-3t ANTED—BY A YOUNG ENGLISH ‘woman a situation as chambermaid in a pri- vate family; also,a s‘tqation in a store or cfice for a Boy 16 years of . He would be willing tomate himself iy usefal Best of refer- ence given. Apply at MRS. WEST’S, 208 Vir- ginia avenue, between 9b and 1h sts le WV ANTED—BY A YOUNS MAN ASITUA ‘fon as porter in a store or di: -room ser— vant, or any situailon Where be can make himself useful. He is well acquainted #rith the French aod Engitsh language. Good reference ean be given, by applying tothe storeof J B. M - GAN, No Penn. avenue, between 9th and 3-3 * 10ch street. RESPECABLE YOUNG PE N Wishes 2 situationas Nurse. she can bring satisfactory recommendations. Address Box 14 at this office jan3 ANTED--TWO COMPETENT WO- men, one to cook, wash and Iron, the otk eras chambermaid and nurse Apply with re- ommendations, at No. § north A street, Capitol alll. jan 3-218 AN TED—BY A YOUNG WOMAN A situation as Cook, Waesber and Jroner ina small respectable family, or to do general bouse- work. Good reference given. She bes no objec- tiontogointbecouniry Apply at MRS. KINGS, corner of 1ith and F streets ie ANTED—A GOOD AND EXPERIENCED female cook ; a first rate waxher and Lroner; 8 first rate chsmbermeid, who is well acquainted with the work of a private house, and a good waiter fora vate family, who understa: bis business perfectly. ust bring good reference White preferred Apply at the Star Office e.quireforA E jan 3-3 ANTED—A FIRST RATE MILLINER one who understands ber business. A) at CASSIDY’S, 314 Peon. avenue, between and 11th streets jan 2-3t ANTED--AN INTELLIGENT,HONEST, active, Industrous Boy between the of 16and 18 years One well acquainted with the city, of pleasing address, and accommcdating disposition, who {is able and willing to work, and to devote bis time to the interest of his employ- er, may eddress ‘+ Rusiness’’ through the City Post Oftice, stating name, age, residence, and re ference jen 1-3t* _———$—<$<$_$ w+ NTED —THE BIGHEST PRICES paid in cash for Uld Silver, at HOOD’S 811- ver Were Manufactory, 318 Penn. avenue, near 9th street. dec 30 ANTED—PERSONS DESI RING Tq. give prrvate dinner parties can be sty . ‘with a first class French Cook at $2 for his servis, ces. on application at GAUTIEK Boarding. 2 OARD.—- GENTLEMEN DESIRING Boerd cen find very comfortable eccommoda- q tons, at Jui Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, over Mr. Ridenour’s Confection- ery. GUITESIOF ROOMS FURNISHED AND unfurnished.” Boarding, private Tables, &e., ties gg opposite the War Department. g Bese» &c.—MRS. BATES, ON THES. W corner of Pennsylvania avenue and ‘9th street is prepared to accommod.ste gentlemen with rooms ith or without board. Every effort will bemade gw those oe ae ‘who ma her elr - Transient or board can be obtained. “ss “ape rr NEY, YORK LEUVGER for January 10th, containing Em-rson Bennett’s grest Story The Refugees ; an Indian Tale of 1812. 2 jaa 2- FERGUSON, 488 7th street. Orr EW MUSIC RECEIVED AaND OR- dered semi-weekly, at our great Plano bth street = Music Store, 306, near 1 m4 jan2- JOHN F. ELLIS. INE WOOLEN COMFORTS. HOOD 8 a o1 S cate ESireves,’ Gloves, &e ? . ur Grea neyand Vari between Eth and 9th strets, \ Store, No. 20 _jan2 H. J. McLAUGHLIN & CO. SECOND ANNUAL BALL OF THe UNION GUARDS. é pas UNION GUARDS TAKE PLEASURE in announcing to their friends, both military and civic, that their Second Annual Ball will take place, at the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Louistang avenue, on the evening of January the8th. The Union Guards would refer to their last ball and also their excursion. a8 a guarantee that every thing will be conducted in the ost orderly man- ner, and any violation of the rules of proper de- corum will be immediately suppressed ‘The company has come to the conclusion to ts- sue no invitations, but a general one is extended to their friends to be with them on this . Tickets ONE DOLLAR—to be bad of any of the members or at the door on the evening of the Committee of Arrangements. Capt — > Lieut Lieut near Pennsyivari« avenue, street, No. Ninth street, near Pennsylvania where In afew daysan extensive und tations, Bhadies, &o “and all the cther pertaining to the business, where all £ st a { °S RESTAU. RANT, 252 Peun. aveuuc, between 12th and 13th oi streets dec 9