Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1857, Page 3

EVENING STAR. OP AvvEATISENENTS SHOULD BE LerT AT TRE Or?icE BT ‘Twatre o'cLocs, M.; OTHESWime Tarr maT HOT APPEAR term THE wEXT Dar. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Smrrgsonian Lnstircrion.—Dr. Morris, of Baltimore, gave the third lecture of his series on the habits and instincts of insects, last night In commencing his lecture, the Doctor bumerously touched - that class of people who, being in the habit of taking in Knowl- edge in homeopathic doses, are accustomed to decry as humbug that which they cannot comprehend. They are like the man who, when ordered by his physician to take a quart of some unpleasant mixture, excused himself on the score that being a little man he couldn't hold but a pint! . ; The speaker, in announcing his subject for the evening as being the seventeen-year lv- cust, Creada Subdendecem, paid a bandsome tribute to the labors of Dr. Gideon Smith, of Baltimore, who for upwards of thirty years has studied the habits of the locust, observing it in every stage of its development. The locust was an anomaly amongst insects, requiring seventeen years for its development. Instances of cases were noticed, however, in which it was claimed that they had made their appearance after a shorter probation, end the opinion was advanced that ewarms of them lap over each other, and that in the course of time, through the climate, the cut- ting down of forests, &c , they may come to be an annual insect. The jocust, like all other insects, has its four stages of develop- ment : Ist, the egg; 2d, the grub or larve; 3a, the chrysalis; 4th, the perfect insect. While the locust requires the long period of seventeen years to develop, the butterfly gets through all its stages in six or eight weeks The lecturer here drew from his pocket a paste board case containing several specimens of defunet locusts which he exhibited to the audience. The head, it would be observed, was elephant-shaped, the eyes prominent, and containing more than five thousand lenses each. It had four wings—two large and two small; six legs, and a bristle-shaped beak to take up its food. The insect under consider- ation bad no resemblance to the Egyptian locust or to the locust of the Scriptures—did not even belong to the same family of insects. The Egyptian locust was, in fact, a monstrous grasshopper. Dr. proceeded to notice the peculiar noise of the looust, which he was free to admit be did not admire. It had, however, been the subject of eulogy in one of Anacreous Odes. essed this musi- The male insect alone eal quality, a fact which had been noticed by anotaer poet (who the lecturer presumed was « surly bachelor or hen-pecked) in the coup- let— ** Happy are the locusts’ lives Fog they all have voiceless wives.’’ Properly we could not speak of the voice of an insect. No insects have vocal organs. Locusts, crickets, grasshoppers, tc , produce their noise by an apparatus behind the wings. Ta the States of Maryland, Delaware, and Peunsylvania it was established by old newe- Papers that the locusts have made their ap- atance regularly every seventeen years, Tom 1706 to their last appearance some eight or nine years ago. During the spring of the year in which they are to appear, on scrapin, the surface of the earth numerous holes wil! appear, at the bottom of which the chrysalis will be found ; its form that of the perfect in- Sect, except its wings, which are rudimentary it is covered with moisture, like perspiration, at this time. Dr. M. proceeded to trace the progress of the insect step by step, through its entire de- velopment he eggs were deposited by the female locust in the punctures made upon green living limbs of every description of tree except the pine, which contains matter de- structive to the young locust. The female deposits eggs to the extent of four or five hun- dred, and trom ten to twenty in cach puncture. These eggs are about the size of a mustard seed, white, and of pearly lustre. Inabout fifty days the eggs are hatched, and then comesout alittle worm like creature which falls instinctively to the ground. Nature iseconom- ical, developing nothing useless, and thus the little grub like those fish living in caverns, is blind or nearly co, for of what use would eyes be to an insect destined to burrow in the dark earth fur seventeen years? Itdescends ac- cording vo the nature of the soil various depths, generally from two to three inches, but has been found two feet in the ground. It gathers about itself an earta cell or cocoon for cold weather uses, from which it emerges at warmer Periods to get sustenance, which it obtains rom the routs of plants, &c. In April or May of the locust-appearing year, the chrysalis makes its way to the sur- face of the earth, soft on its emergence, but hardening rapidly by exposure; then it,bursts open on the back, and out comes the perfect locust. The popular belief that locusts injure trees by cutting the limbs in depositing their eggr, was combated by the lecturer, who expressed the opinion that a positive advantage was thereby rendered the trees| May not Provi- dence use these despised insects as natural pruners’ Stories of deaths by the sting of locusts were also denied any foundation in truth. Hogs fatten onthe larve Man eats them, too—indeed, it is said that people in this couutry have made an excellent supper on fried locusts. Before concluding his letture, Dr. Morris touched upon an unfinished topic of a previous lecture—that of gall nuts tound upon the oak- Jeaf, produced by an insect which probes the limb or twig, and from the puncture thus made the singular process under notice was evolved. If we probe the leaf or sbrub after the same sort, no result follows Cut open the gall nut, and we discover a neat, lively littie wor The gall insect, in piercing the plant, deposites an egg, which at the proper time develops in turn tu an insect In buying chestnuts and chincapins we sometimes get more than we bargain for. In opening them wo sec a fat greasy maggot, snugly ensconced in the centre, and sometimes We get even acloser acquaintance’ ow did it getthere’ Like the king, puzzled by the dumplings so round and eo smooth, who en- quired ‘“How got the apple in?” we wish to know ‘how got the maggot in”’’ It was the work of « beetle who laid the egg in the ten- der blossom of the chestuut, piercing the bios- tom with his long snout, and as the nut hard- ened the worm grew with its growth and rev- elled in its juices Qn Mondsy night Dr Morris will give his fourth lecture; subject, **The Natural Histo- ry of the Honey Bee Wasaixcton Circvs —An attractive enter- tainment will be given at the Circus to-night, in which every member of this star troupe will take part. New and brilliant acts of horsemanship, ariel and ground equilibriums, and a number of new and astonishing acro- batic feats will be given Madame Yourniaire, the Ferranti Family and Mons Debach, three parties who are unequalied in their perform- ance, will add to the attraction ot the even- ing. All who wich to witness « superb eques- trian display should go to night. A Carrcng.—Last night, before the Aux- iliary Guard went on duty for the night, watchmen Norwood and Birch arrested « par- ty of cvlured personsin a house north of Frank. hin Square, where they were engaged in gamb- ling aud drinkiog. Searcely had they depos. ited their prisoners in the guard house when they were called upon by officers Gall and Livyd to aid in arresting a gang of a siwilar character at the house of Deliah Hazel, near the canal, between 6th and 7th streets The whole party were confined until this morning, y they were disposed of by Justice Biren, guard house Assarit wits Intent to Kitt —Yester- dzy, Watcbmaa Jos. E. Bireh arrested a man pawed James, for an assault and battery with intent to kill Willies. Wilkinson. It appears that James made a demand for money, to which Wilkinson deelined acceding: where- upon he seized Wilkinson and threw him over a coal seuttle, by which one of Wilkinson s ribs was broken, and two uthers fractured. The case was tried before Justice Goddard, who committed James for trial at the Criminal! Court. Waar iu the world do (he grocers mean by putting up molasses to 50 ¢ a gallon whea so many Young couples are just setting up bouse-keeping ? Tue District 1x Concness.—In the Senate, F Wednesday, a petition. way presented by r. Brown, from Wm. H. Fauning and other officers of the police of the District of Colum- bia, asking the enactment of a law to reform and improve the police system of said District. The memorialists set forth that a bill is pre- pared to be submitted to C entitled “United States Police Keform,” which con- templates the appointment of yn magis- trates, at a salary of $1,200 per ancum, and twenty-one constables, at a salary of $800 each, making an aggregate of $25, They say that, from their experience, the United States business could be performed as well and as satisfactorily to the public at a much smaller sum than that contemplated by the bill. They say there are now in commission seven magistrates authorized to do Corpora- tion business, at small salaries, and fifteen police constables, at a salary of $600, and that if a bill could be passed allowing each police as ea for issuing United States warrants and trying the cases the sum of $300 each, and the police constables a like amount for serv- ing, &c , (the same making in the aggregate $6,600,) the business could be fully as well attended to, with a difference in the expense to the Government of $18 600. In the Senate, yesterday, Mr. Brown pre- sented a memorial from W. Thompeon, J. H. Goddard, N. Callan, F. J. Murphy, Samuel Drury and John D. Clark, justices of the peace in the District of Columbia, asking the enactment of a law to fix the number, pay. and duties of the police magistrates and offi- cers. The memorialists ask that the President be authorized to select one justice to reside and keep his office in Georgetown, and one in each of the seven wards of thecity, at a salary of $1,200 per annum, whose duty it shall be to devote their entire services to all business in which the United States is concerned; and also to select from the body of constables two for each justice, to attend the offices of the magistrates, at a salary of $800, said consta- bles to be engaged in no other business than [Seertitin the peace of the city and county of ashington ; said magistrates and constables to_be removable at the pleasure of the Presi- dent ; their salaries to be paid monthly by the marshal for the District of Columbia. Mr. Douglas presented the memorial of Sarah Foy, widow of John Foy, asking indem- nity for injury to her property and business by the improper construction of a bridge across the Tiber by the late Commissioner of Public Buildings, Mr. Easby. The memorials were appropriately referred. A Supers EntertaAinment—BooxpinDers’ Batt and Supper —The Associated Boo! binders of this city, a large and influential body of young men, givo their second annual ball and supper at Carusi’s Saloon on Monday evening next. Their last ball and supper will be within the memory of all so fortunate az to be present as a most delightful enter- tainment in all respects. The features of the coming entertainment as developed in the ad- vertisement show that the fraternity mean to make this one every way creditable to them: selves and to the city. Esputa will provide tue music, and Potentini undertakes the supper and refreshment arrangements, which affords guarantee that nothing shall bo wanting in these departments. Supper will be included in the price paid for admission, and the re- freshment room will be open during the ball. The bookbinders of Washington are a high minded intelligent class of men, and we wish them the most ample success in their under- taking. Orricgrs E:ectep —At a meeting of the Northern Liberties Fire Company, held on the 7th of January, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J T. Halleck, president ; T. Dawson, vice president; J. H Goddard, jr., treasurer; S. E Culverwell. s:eretary ; John Williams, er., captain of en- gine; C. Chew, first assistant ; W. VU. Shreeve, second do; A. Proctor, third do ; James Slat- ford, captain of hose; V. Johnson, first assist ant; Walliam Kelly, second do; James Blois, third do; R Warren, keeper of apparatus; Messrs. J. T. Halleck, J. H Goddard, jr., Jas. Ward, M. Birckhead, and T Dawson, dele- gates to the United Fire Department. Tracners’ Assocration.—The association met at the Smithsonian Institution at eleven o’clock this morning. A respectable number of ladies and gentlemen was present. Mr S. Y. AtLee’s essay on the study of the Consti- tution of the United States in our schools was distributed, az pablished by Mr Polkinhorn of this city. Discussions on several questions were co@ducied with skill and interest. Mr. Loomis delivered an able essay on “ Coinage, weights and measures.’’ Nationa Tueatre —The house was over. flowingly filled last night, and how the crowds who wisn to see the last of the Kavels are to accommodated to-night is more than we ean guess. Miss Morant will do our community a favor by securing the Ravels for re-appearance at their earliest convenience. ACCIDENT Fiabe William Branson, a workman at the Navy Yard, while engaged in putting up machinery in the mew anchor shop, was seriously injured by a fall The wounds of the injured man were dressed by the sur- geon of the Yard, and he was conveyad to his home. Anniversary Supper —The Columbia Ty- pograpical Society celebrate their forty-sec- ond annivery by a supper at Willarde’ Hotel on the 17th instant, (Franklin's birth-day ) Of course it will be a grand affair, as the oraft are noted for the excellence in which they get up their entertainments. Resisting an 0) && —John Pearce was brought up before Justice Birch, yesterday, on charge of resisting Utiicer Simonds while undertaking to distrain goods the property of Pearce. Pearce was held to security for court Tax Courts —The Criminal Court was not in session to day, and the room was occupied by the Circuit Court, which was not engaged with any trial when we left the chamber. Warca Rertrys.—(ieorge Lane, colored, gambling; fined $5 and costs. Wm. Johnson, do. do. do. Charles Mason, do; do. Delia Harel, unlawful assembly and selling liquor witbout license; security for further hearing. Mary Jane air so unlawful assembly; fined $5 and costs Alfred Hubard, do; do. Chas. Henry Dupree, do; do. Jas. Deggs, do; work- house 60 days. Henry Kendall, do; do. Vin- cent Garner, disorderly and profanity; fined $2 and costs. Amelia Lee, do; do. Jno Lee, do; do. Michael Daily, vagrant; workhouse 90 days. Pdirick Brennan, drunk; do. ——__—__- «+e +-____ PERSONAL. «+++ On dit—that Mies Cushman will short- ly return to America, and appear at Burton’s Theatre, New York. +-+» Onefof the most fashionable ladles of Buffalo has eloped with an actor by the name of Hill, who leaves a wife and two children bebind. ++++C. L. Stone, an actor, formerly attached to the Boston Museum, and son of John Au- gustus Stone, the author of Metamora, died recently at the Lunatic Asylum, at Black- well’s {sland. Insanity was hereditary in the family. +++» Miss Julia Dean Hayne bas abandoned her trip to Australia, and returns to New York in the epring, prior to a voyage to England. «eee The New York Times says that Mies Laura Keene performed a part at her Thoatre on Tuesday evening, that was not down in the bills. The play was ‘Second Love’ In the scene where Jordan retires to the rear of the stage, leaving Miss Keene and Ada Clif- ton in earnest confab before the footlights, Miss Keene is made to say, ‘You tremble'” Un this oceasion she had scarcely uttered the words when she feil back ina fainting fit. Mr. Jordan forgot his pique and rushed for- ward just in time to save the lady from fall- ing, and then shouted, * Ring down the cur- But the supes were away, the curtain having but just risen, and some time elapsed before it fell The audience took it patiently and received a2 apology good humoredly, the orchestra played away, and after an hour’s delay two othes pieces were substituted Mr. Jordan got great applause for his skillful a! tentions, — when he lifted up the fair lessee and made off with her. Mies Keene received severe injuries a day or two since by falling upon the ice, and has onl: played since that time to prevent a disap. pointment to her friends, who will regret ber indisposition. &e-The tntreduction of Gilm: taneous Hair Dye to the public, which changes any crlored hair land permanent black, has pro- diced mors hay community, by driving out of Ree the ‘psrations with which this country has Fears past, than sy {pveotion that we vertiser. HISKERA.—To procure these mach desired oF Raments, use Gilman's Instantaneous Liquid Bair Dye, man utactured by Z. D. Gilman, Chemist, city of Waebington.— ext Feajert geome im the -y All respectable druggists and hair-dressers in the Reng Principal depot at th Drug Store, he oe al syivania avenue, whore al! be prom . jen ate all ordi ply ‘ UT A Perfumed Breath._Who would aves disagreeable breath, when, by nsing De La Cova’s MOF TEE Waite Wares Lrut as a Dentifrice, it can be Teudered sweet, and leave the teeth whiteas Alabaster? Pat pine om your tooth-brash aud wash the teeth night and ing. A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION may easily be acquired by using De La Oovn's Baca oy THe Warre Water Litty. It will remove tan, piuples, aud freckles from the skin, leaving '. cred mirage or three drops, t and morning. SHAVING MADE RASY.—Wet your bruh and rr on two or three drops of Dx La Oour's RALM oF THE NTs Waren Litiy, rub the beard well, and it Will make a heat tiful aoft lather rice fifty cenis. For sale by Charles Stoft, Washington, by druggists generally. S1-tJan 13 iO" Bran¢reth’s Pills.x—The Weak, the Oousamptive, Rhenmatic, Costive, Bilious and Delicate, some day's use will find renewed strength and life pervade every organ of their frames, Every dose wakes the blood purer. The nerves commence in the arteries aud terminate im the veine. These pills, aa a first effect, terial blot, increasing the circulation, by are deporited in the veins, and they thro Mona into the bowels, which organ, by the energy derived from Brandreth’s Pills, expels them from the ays em. When fret ured, the pills may occasion griping, and even make the patient feel worse; this muat be borne with for the good to come afterwards. "No great good is often achieved without some trouble in {ts attainment, and this rule applies to the recovery of health. These eymptoms ouly occur where the body bas long stroggied under a load of impure, tenacions humors. A consecutive nse for «few days will satisfy the most unbelieving of the great good the pilla are doing. The directions should be carefully etudied. If underatood and followed, health and vigor will, in a majority ef cases, be se- cured by the nse of RREANDRETH’S Pilis. Sold at 28 cents per box at 43 Canal street, Brandreth Bullding, New York; by T. W. Dyott & Sons, 122 north Second street, Philadelphia, and by medicine dealers gener- ally. nov 28—tf fF such collee- U7"Brewn’s B chial Troches.—« We have found them of great service fn allaying Rronchii tfon, and in subdning Hoarseness prodaced by Col our clerical brethren a real favor tn calling the! to them.”"—Zion's Hersi¢. “ Wecommend them to tention of public speakers, singers, aud others who are troubled with affections of ‘the Throst.”"—Christian Watch man. fally bear tentt- jeacy.”"—Ballon’s . “They aro a simple and elegant form for admin- {stering, fn combination, reveral medicinal substances held fn general Phyalclans in the treatment of G. F. Bigelow, Containing no ere Lozenges can be used nd vocaliate for clearing and giviog strength to the voice. Soid by all Drnggtste. Oct 15-tf JAMES N. OALLAN, Agont ‘olds!! Con- by the timely use of ® Batsamor Liverwory axp the best and mont efficaciona remadical, pre- d curative medicine ever introduced for Pulmo- nary Complaints, Messrs. Weeks & Potter, No. 154 Washingion atrest, Ros- ton, General Agents. For sale by W. B. @timan, Charles Stott, Natrn & Palmer, Z. D. Gti and by Droggiste gen rally. jan @—Lw. tae ertant to the Ladies Pr. Da PONCO'S FEMA .L8.—The combin of fugre ll lectly harmlers. Thelr efficacy and mn extensive practice of over thirty outs in the Pills are Mirections have been etrictly fol ey have never falied to correct all [rregniatities, fal and dificult menatrnation, ( ‘ asy will enre the Whi a thing from cold, expoxure a may be nsed sorcerefully axa Preveutty the axent, and get « Circular for particalars free. Price $i per box, with full directo retail by OHAS. STOTT, Drnggtat, SAMUEL B. WAITE, 53s Seventh atr and R. 8. T. OISSEL, ny causes; Call apon t confidentially, by matl, to @ them one doilar. N. B.—Soe elguatare on the box; tocounterfeitit{s for fe 3+ DIED, In Georgetown, on the 7th instant, of dysentery, which he bore with christian fortitude, Mr GEORGE BATTERSBY, of London, England, in the 43th year of hisage His friends and acquaintances are requested to a tend bis funeral, from his late residence, No. 38 Fayette street, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o’clock For Sale and Rent. | lees KENT—A SMALL HOUSE, STAND- ing back in a yard, containing four good Rooms. Rent$7amonth. A pump of jibe gee teratthe door Situated on D street, between 14th and 15th stree's Inquire on the premises at Mrs. McKINSTRY’S. jin 10.21% CE HOUSE FOR RENTON MODERATE terms. Apply to MRS. FITZGERALD, No 474 Penn avenue, next door tothe Intern Hotel. jan 9-3t* noe RENT—AND FIXTURES FOR SALE. The Store under Browns’ Hotel, lately occu- ares by T. Galligan & Co ; one of the best stands n the city for any kind of business. For partic- ulars applyto © W BOTELER, Esq , Iron Hall, between 9th and 10th streets. jan9 lw® OR RENT —A TWO-STORY BRICK Houve, containing four Rooms and Kitchen, situated on 12th street, near Maryland avenue, Island. Rent 85 per month, toa good and promt tenant Noneothe:neid apply Apply at D. B CLARKE’S Drug Store, cornerof Dand 1ith streets, Island jan 9-3t* OOMS FOR RENT.—THE ENTIRE third floor of the Odeon Hall, consisting of two Rooms 15 by 20 feet, one Room 15 by 24 fect, one Room 22 by 30 feet, and oae Room 12 by 1S feet Toany one purchasing the partitions and fixtures the rent will be made low. Inquire on the premises jan 8-3t* OOMS TO RENT—WITH OR WITHOUT Board, at No. 481 12th street, between 6 and H. One large front Room with a pleasant Bed- room attiched, suitable for a gentlenian and his wife, or single gentlemen. A few table boarders can also be accommodated. Jan 8-308 = ae area BSN UR RENT—THAT LARGE AND HAND- some three-story Brick House with back build- ings, &c., &c , on the corner of 4th and H streets, Itis completely furnished throughout. Posses- sion may be had immediately. Apply to FE. E. WHITE & CO., Grocers, Louisiana avenue. dec 26-tf WO LARGE ROOMS SUITABLE FOR GENTLEMEN TO BE RENTED —They also, can be Boarded fn the house if desired. Applyto THOS POTENTINI, No. 279 Penn. avenue, south side. dec 17 ee Tl reine VURNISHED ROOMS —SEVERAL HAND- somely Furnished Rooms are for rent, at No, 250 on F , between 13th and I1th streets, next door east of the S:cretary of the Treasury. Meals furn- ished fn the House jan 6-eo3t* DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.—The subscriber has for sale a desirable Country Residence, about a mile asd a quarter distant fromthe Post Office, in a north- epi direction, on Boundary street, between 6th and 7th streets east. The lot consists of about two acres of ground, and is ina bizh state of cultivation ‘The house ts of frame, nearly new, and posses- ses Many conveniences not usual in acountry resi- dence te is forty-three feet front and thirty-three deep, with a two-story kitchen atiached. e situation is elevated, perfectly healthy, and commands a fine view of the city and surround- ing country. Belonging to the premises are a stable, car- rage- house and “shed, all convenient to the house and in good order. The house is comfortably furnished, and the furniture is for sale with the premises Apply by letter or in person to jan3-3w WM. STICKNEY. OR RENT.—THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- ble fora first-class Boarding-House. it is now undergoing a complete repair. Possession given immediately. Inquireof A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th strects. oc 30-tf BOHN’S HAND-BOOK OF WASHINGTON. MNPHis BOOK SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS of every bees 2 sojourniag in the city; be- ing acompiete guide with a panoramic view of the city, Public Buildings, and Statuary. Anew Mapof Washington with al) the new improvements, &c., for sale in the Capitol, at the Book Stand, and at the Bookstores. dec 23-1m MATHIMONIAL. GENTLEMAN 25 YEARS OF AGE, IN a respectable business, in easy cireumstances, and plously inclined, takes this method to be- come acquainted with some higbly respectable and pious Lady, with a view to matrimony. Ref- erences us to character, &c., given and required. Address, with full confidence, stating age. posi- tion, &c’, HENRY S. KEVELLO, Washington City Post Office. jan 7-lw*® REMOVAL. AMUEL CHILTON, ATTORNEY ay LAW, &c , has removed bis office to the base- ment of the house of Johnson Hellen, Ksq . on the corner of 5th street and Louisiana avenue. dee 30-I1m* AUCTION SALES. By BONT2 & COOMBS, Auctioneers. ELE SALE OF HUUSEHULD and Kitchen iture,—-By virtue of a dted of trust duly reco: »&c., and an order of istrain for house rent, we will sell, at the large Brick Dwelling on Peuas?lvania avenye, between 14th and 15th streets, (opposite W iliargs’ Hotel,) on TUESDAY, the 13th instant, at 10 o’tieek a. m ,the following Household and Kitchen Ef- fects, viz: 1 Pianoforte, Sofa, Mahogany Chairs, and Mar- ble Tables Sideboard, Gilt Glass, Curtains Wood and Cane-seat Chairs, Tables Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands Bedsteads, Shuck and Cotton Mattresses Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pill Carpeting, ‘Olicloth, and Matting Cottage Sets, Safe Cooking and other Stores China, ites, and Crockery Ware Tdgethér with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. Terms - All sums of ahd Sader €25, cash ; over that amount a credit of 50 end 60 days, with notes satisfactorliy endorsed, besring interest. J. W. HAUPTMAN, Trustee. INO. H. STEWART, Ballift. BONTZ & COOMBS, Aucts. jan 10-ts Prompt to ‘Duty in the Hovr of Danger. THIRTIETH ANNUAL BALL OF THE FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY, AT CARUSI'S SALOON, On MONDAY, J ary 1%, 2057, : The Birthday of the illustrious Dr. Frankiin Honored be thy natal day, Patriot, philosopher, and aage: Thy deed bright with glory’s ray, In history's fairest page. NHE ENTIRE SUCCESS ATTENDING our Annual Balls for more than a quarter of a century is # guarantee that they have been con- duet in a style to give general satisfsction. ‘The Company, therefore. deem it unnecessary to rublish an elaborate notice, but simply to state that neither pains nor expense will be spared to make this the model ball of the seasori. Due precaution will be taken to preserve the strictest decorum, and such attention given to the floor and other arrangements as to make them faultless Tickets ONE DOLLAR—to be had of the Committee of Arrangements, or at the door on the evening of the ball Committes of Arrangements. Robert E Doyie, Ka bamonston, W.H Fanning, E. F. Alerander, 6 R. Crossfield, J.D. West, W.M. Stansbury, James Posey, John H. Sessford, A. Dant, W. 4H. Beatdsley, R.G. Ecklof. Bec weSitesMid JUSTICE TO ALL. THIRD GRAND BALL OF THE Western Hose Company, No. 1, On TUBSDAY EVENING, Jan, 13, 1557, AT THEIR NEW HALL, On Twenty-third Street, bé'ween fi did M. MPYHE WESTERN HOSE COMPANY MOST respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally that they will Dedicate their new House with a Grand Ballon the above eve- ning. Having built the house, which costs us near £4,000, without ald from either Govéinment or Corporation, we now appeal toa generous public to ald us pay what littie we owe on the Louse. The unanimous satisfaction given at our former Balls inspires us with renewed energy, and the Managers pledge themselves that this will be the brightest one of the season. nd 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 caterer. Scott’ Celebrated Cotillon Band has been en- gaged for the occasion. "he Ball will open with the presentation of a Silk Fiag. No Hats, Caps or Overcoats will be allowed in the hall, except those worn by the respective firemen Tickets ONE DOULLAR—admitting a gentle- man and Indies Committee of Arrangements Wm Riggles, V Fenley, ‘T Parxer, J Spalding, J Carr, W Feeney. jan 3,6 8,1),12,13 GREAT GIFT BOOK STORE, UNDER DE. SRS HOTEL. An Immense assortment of New Books will be opened This Day, AND AN ENTIRELY NEW LIST OF PRESENTS will be distributed to our patrons jereafter. EMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and STRANGERS will tind our stock of Books worth their attention. It isthe largest and most valuable assortment ever opened in this city, comprising Standard and Miscellaneous Works in all the departments of Ancient and Modern Science, Literature, and Art. Also, all the latest Publications, Annuals of the Season, Bibles, Prayer Books, New Editions of the Po- ets, &c., &c , in Turkey Morocco, Antique, Vel- vet, and other rich and superb Bindings. ele- gantly illustrated. A PRESENT, worth from 25 Cents to $100, will be given (im mediately after the sale) to every purchaser of a Book for which we receive #1 or more. 1[7"5 per cent of all our net receipts will be laced In the hands of His Honor the Mayor of Washington, to he distributed for the benefit of the Poor of the city. Atthe Old Siand, under Dexter's Hotel, sign of the Red Flag. jan 8-tf J. PHILBRICK, Agent. G FRANCIS THANKS A GENEROUS © public for the liberal and increasing patron- he met with the pust year, and especially those kind friends who, as occasion offered, have drop ped a word In his favor. His motto is Onward, and the coming vear he hopes to see his old cus tomers often, and be favored with many new onrs. Good articles, low prices. and fair dealing shall characterize his store, &. FRANCIS, jan3 1% Seventh st. wares LOST OR STOLEN—ON SUN day, the ith tnatant, between 7 and 10 p.m, somewhere on Bridye street, a double case Gold English Lever WATCH and CHAIN, John fartison, maker, Liv-' erpool, No 699 ‘The letters C.H. B engraved on the outside of the case. eh person returning the same to J 8. BLACKFURD. Jeweller, Bridge street. Georgetown, will be liberally re- warded, and no questions asked. Jan 9-31* ICE CREAM At 37% Cents Per Quart, I OTELS, BOARDING-HOUSES AND others will find tt much cheaper and becter than they make it. Fairs and other benevolent entertainments can have it at less price, at the PENNSYLVANIA DEPOLR, Corner F and 12th streets. NGLISH TOOTH, HAIR, NAIL, AND SHAVING BRUSHES, at jaa Siw THE LAKES. ce es TRAY COW —SPAVYED ON TU ESDAY, the 6th, from the neigaborhood of the corner of 13th and L streets, a whit and red COW, with a white star in he: forehead, and a white stripe along down her nize. She was ina poor condi:jon A I!beral reward will Lad cy for her return to me at the corner of 13th and L streets jan8 3i* _Jand-line PETER CAMPBELL. ATIUN STOCK.—$=,000 Corpe a of Wasb!agton Stock for sale at ise CUURK BROWRER Czas. _PORTEMONIAS, CARD CASE! RETICULSS, at (jan5-iw) THE LAKES, ————_——$__ py henise CUTLERY of the best manufac- tures, at Gan 5-1w) THE LAKES. {INE WOOLEN COMFORTS, HOODS = Opera Cloaks, Miis, Sleeves, Gloves, ac “ &c., atour Great Fancyand Variety Store, No 20 between Sth and 9th streets jan2 H. J. McLAUGHL 1S bier WEEKLY, a Jou of Civ- ilization; published in weekly numbers of sixteen large quarto pages each, may be subscrib- ed for,—price $2 50 per year, at FRANCK TAYLOR'S. ‘The first number just received. jan3 UBIN’S EXTRACTS, at Jan 5-1w THE LAKES Gass JEAN MARIE FARINA CO- LOGNE, at (jan5-lw) THE LAKES wWiISS CARVED GOODS, at jan 5-1w THE LAKES 2 REWARD WILL BE GIVEN FOR $ 0 the return (to the subscriber, of aGOLD WALTCH,M.J Tobias,maker, No. 27749, stolen on the 34 sane, from the house No. 28 1} street, 01 jan 9-30 «8. WILLIAM IRVING. OST.—ON THE EVENING OF THE 7TH instant,a pair of GOLD EYE GLASsEs, with chain attached. On the Eye Glasses were raved the letters H A A ‘The finder will be EDDING, BIRTHDAY, AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS, at jan5-1w THE LAKES. UELS HAUEL’S PERFUMERY, at Se ___THE LAKES. RUiT AND SUTTER KNIVES, ry Tablet, Sewing Birds, Sclssors in Packet Knives, cheap,at ° FRANCIS’, dec 23 Seventh street. = —___Seventh street. suitabl warded upon their being left with Mm, UOR MATS, BIRD CAGES, AND - U1 a 304 Penn. ave D i t pn W. GALT & BRU., Jewellers, pue, ‘9th and 10th street” jan $-3t ets cheaper than any place in the city. jan H's, MeLAUGHLIN & CO, { AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSENMOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI. H ture, Watches, &c., at Auction.—Ou SATURDAY, the T0th fnstant, | shall sell, in front of my store. at 10 @’cioek a. m ,a good as- sortment of Furniture viz: Mal ny Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Burewus, and Sideboard J Maple Be@steads, cane and other Chairs Wardrobes, Washstands, . Tables Conking, Radiator, Air tight, and other Stoves Beds, Bedding, bair and sbeck Mattresses. Also, two fine gold (second-hand) patent lever é, Hunting Watches ote im -hand B. cera ° A. GREEN, Auct. - —_ —= By BONTZ & COOMBS, Anetioneers. Ou FURNITURE, BRUSSEL CAR- pet, Handsome Drawings, &c., at Auc- tion.—On MONDAY, the 12th !netant, at 10 o’clock a. m., we will sell in front of oug Anction Rooms. 7th street, between i and K, on aécodmt of whom it may concern, the following Goods and Chattels : Handsome Drawings, with gilt frames Large Bookcass aa@ writing Desk, ten drawers 1 Mahogany Sofa, Brussel Car Office Chairs, Marble-top Washstand Writing Table, Lounge, 2 Bureazs Office Stools, Stoves, Toilet Set Plush Rocking Chalr, Window Shades,&¢ , &e, A lot of Draw: Paper, Stationery, ac. Together with many other articles too tedious toenumerate. Terri vay BONTZ * COOMBS, Aucts. jan9-2t — (intel) any By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ; “e BITURE AND HOUSENOLD EF- fects. Gt Amctions —-On THURSDAY MORNING, Januar? 145th, at 10 0’clock, at the residence of a gentleman declining housekeeping No 367 I street, between 13th and ith streets, (Caroline Terrace,) 1 shall sell all tiie fernitare nd effects, comprising— Suite of hand-ome Mahogany Damask covered Parlor Furniture, consisting of a pair of tete-a-tete Sofas, Arm-Chair, Rocker, and eight Parlor —. Rosewocd upright Pian Marbie-top, centre, and sofa Tables Gilt Frame Mirrors, Window Curtains and Fix- tures Ladies Walnnt Secretary, Whatnot Exeetient Velvet, Brussels, Three-ply, and other 2 gl ory S Olicloth, Stair Carpeting, Rugs Candelabras, Magi ins pennants ension Dining Table, Loun, = and Oak Dining Chris Side Tables ull Minner Set, China and Glassware astois, T tlery, Fire Irons ed Cottage Set p Dieestng Bureau and Wesk- Walnut marbic- stand Walnut Wardrobe, Beds ezds Hair, Husk. a rag Si ea sand Piilows, reddtn s, granite and Painted Toilet Sets A fixtures, Refrigerator Alr-ticht, open-yrete, and other Stoves Tog. ther with a genefal atsottment of Kitchen Requlettes Phe #25 and under, cash; ové? thatenm a credit of 60 ard 9 days, for satisfactorily endorsed hotes, Wearing Interest P.3 The *ouse, which is very desirable, is for rent. Inquire of tht auctioneer, jan 9-4 JAS. ©. MeSUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. N EXTENSIVE AND VALUABLE Cellecti i Oil Paintings at Auction, On WEDNESDAY EVENING, January Mth, at 6g o'clock, I sball sell, at my Sales Room, a large and val.jaMe collection of Ancient and Modern Ol! Paintings, comprising specimens of the following old masters: Quintin Maseys, “ ‘The Witches ‘The last moments of Richelieu, by Ven Loo Old Silenns, by Jacob Jordans And others by Poussin, Salvato Rosa, Ciprianni, Brawer, Vandyse, &c. Amonz the modern masters will be found choice specimens of Singleton, Morland, Corbold, Williams, Burkell Pyne, Barlun, Wis, Lewls, &c. Forming altogether the finest collection ever cffered for saie in Washington The peintings will be on free exhibition each day untilthe day of sale, from 9 o'clock a. m. to Yo'clock p.m Gentlemen will please mark their catalogues, as the Paintings will betiken from the wails one Lour previous to the sale 5 ‘The sale ts positive, and every painting will be sold with the frame = All sums of $50 and unde-, cash; over ) a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisface ndorsed notes, bearing interest C W. BOTELER, Auctioneer, jan®-d Spacious Auction Room, Iron Hall By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. | Fades BOOKS, AT AUCTION,.—-WkK will commence Pratt’s nineteenth aunual sale of Books at store No under browns’ Hotel, lately occupied by T ligan & Co., on SAT- URDAY EVENING, January 3. at 6 o'clock, and will continue every evening until the whole stock is disposedcf Thi: jock is the largest and best selecied of any stock of Books sold in this city foryears. Mr. Pratt has had twenty years’ experience in the business, and selected this stock frem the New York and Philadelphia trad« sales especially forthis market All Books warranted perfect end sold without reserve. Fine editions of Standaid Works in great variety of binding, English and American editions. Book at private sale during the day. WALL, BARNARD & CU, jan 7-4t Auctioneers, By WALL, BARNARD & CU., Auctioneers. RUSTEE’S SALE OF BRICK HOUSE and Lot in the First Ward at Public Auction. —-On TUESDAY AFTERNUON, 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 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 feeton 20th street west, be:ween Mand N stveets, and running back 74 feet to an alley. The Lotco.tains 114 feet, more or less, with the improvements, consisting of a comfortabie Brick House. Terms: (One-third cash; the remainder Ja six and twelve months, hearing interest, and secured by a deed of trust on the property. B REED, Trustee. WALL, BARNARD & Co., _ dee 12 Auctioneers ARSHAL’S SALK.—IN VIRTUE OF A wiitof deri facias, tesued from the Clerk’s O fice of the Circult of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me direct- ed, I shall expose to public salir, for cash, in front of the (ourt-house door of said County ON- DAY, the 12th day of January next, i957, et 12 o’clock m., all defendant’s right, tit e, claim and interest in and to Lot No.6, in Square No. 559, as laid down on the plat of the city of Wasbing- tun. D © , together with all and singular the im rovements thereon, seized and levied upon as Property of Andrew Bothwell, and will be to satisfy judi ials, No. 531, to October term, 1856, Alfred Chapman rs. Andrew Both- well. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal dec 17-ts for the District of Columbia. —_———— eee Proposals for Steel-Plate Printing. OF¢ick SuUPEKINTRNDENT Pustic Painting, WasHINGTON, January 7, 1957 j JROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED ar this office until the 19th day of January, in- stant, at 12 o’clock m , for printing from steel, in the highest style of the art, 6 400 copies from each of 24 quarto pages of landscapes and outiine sketches, and 3,400 copies from each of 260 quarto pages of ca:tacae, palaeontology, natural history, and botany, to {lustrate the Report of the Mexi- can Boundary Survey, for the use of the Senate United States Bidders will state the price for 100 copies of said plates, and the t require for executing the same. Te is to be distinctly understood that no bids will be entertained from any parties not directly engaged in, or practically acquaiated with, the work bid for, The paper die nt for printing these plates will be furnished by tals office A contract will be entered into with, and bonds will be required fromthe successful bidder for the faithful execution of the same. Pro} is must be addressed to A. 6. Seaman, Superintendent Public Printing, Washington’ Dv. nd endorsed ** Proposals for Steel-Plate Printing.” A.@ SEAMAN, jan 8-eodtl9th Superintendent. DISSULUTION NOTICE. MPYHE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE existing under the firm of 3. BIEN & CO.. is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All outstanding debts duet ¢ late firm will be set- tled by Samuel Blea, who !s alone authorised to settle the busin Washington, Jan &. BIEN & CO. ‘The undersigned wili continue the business at the old stand, and, in order to make room fora new stock ordered, will, untii their arrival offer OVERCOATS, DRESS and FRUCK COATS, PANTS, VESTS, and Gents’ Furnishing Goods generally, at cost eat ed each me they will Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed the late firm, the undersigned respectfully solicits a continuance SAMUEL BIEN, jan5-2w = [Intel] No. 428 Penna avenue. CARD. re HERZBERG, LICENSED PAWNBROKER, Will Joan $10,000, in sums to suit, on any ari} clesof value. 429 Pennsylvania avenue jan 7-W8& M3te TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH: ; Fatal Railroad Accident. Hamiurox, C. W., Jan. 8 —The night ex- rece train and a freight train, on the Great estern Railroad, came in collision this morn- ing near this place. W. L. Keeler, overseer of the water department, and the ex mes- sepger, named Everson, were killed, and the engineer dangerously scalded. The passon- gers oscaped aninjured. Senatorial Nomination. cage eg porn 9 —The Deniocratic mem- bers of the slaturo held a caucus to-day when Sol. J W. Forney was nominated for the United States Senate on the frst pallot. There wero ity members present and nine absent Forney received 35 votes and Kobbins 21, with 4 votes scattering. The McIntyre Musder. Paitarecesia, Jan. 9—English and Heok, on trial heré tor the murder of the man McIn- tyre last fall, both proved an alibi and were discharged. They had not arrived in this city from Baltimore at the time the murder was committed. Great Snow Storm. Borraso, Jan. 8.—At our latest dates from Fort Des Moines, Lowa, it had snowed inees- santly for twodsys. Travel was interrupted in all directions, and many persons who were out came near perishing. Navigation Obstructed. New York, Jan. 9.—The schooner Alexan- der’ Law, hence, hound to the Capes of the Delaware, after reaching Cape May put back in consequence of the ice. Senator Sumner Re-elected. Bostow, Jan. ? —Senator Sumner wasto-day re-elected Senator, on the part of the House. The vote stood 333 to 12 seattering. The Sen- ate elects on Monday. U. 8. Senator Elected. Provipence, Jan. 9 —The General Assem- ble of this State have elected James ¥. Sim. mons Uuited States Senator. Frozen Over. Cixcixxati, Jan. §.—The Ohio river is fro- zen over, and the people are crossing it on the ise Baltimore Markets. Bartimone, Jan. 10 —Flour is —— " sales of Howard street at 36.374. Ohi held firmly atthe same; and City Mills at $6 50 Wheat is better; calesof red at $1 45a$1.46; end white at $1 55aS$a 158 ; corn is without change; sales at 60a62c. Whisky has advanced ; sales at 262. New York Markets. New Yor, Jan. 10 —Flour bas advanced; cales of 5 500 bbls ; State $6 20a86.35; South- ern $6 95a$7 29 Wheat Is firns; Sales of 4,000 bushele; white ©] 76aSi 78; rede $1.59. Corn has advanced; scales of 20090 busbe!¢; mixed 71, yellow 75c. Pork isdull and irregular; mess $20 is buoyant; repacked Chicago $14.758$15 Lard is steady at 12j0 Whisky is firm: Unio 26ic. Financial. Nsw Yor«, Jan. 10.—Stocks are dull and lwer Chicago and Rock Island 96; Cum- berland Coal Company 37; Illinois Central res, 1244; do bonds 962; Michi Seuth- ern 861; New York Central 93t ; Pennsylva- ia —_ Company 101}; Readjwg 834; Vir- ¢ *s 90 tiing exchange is dull. GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gsorcetows, Jan 10, 1957. The fv llowing business was had under con- sideration by cur City Councils last night: Mr Orme presented the resolutions of a mass meeting beld at Forrest Hall on Thursday night, in regard tothe poll tex, and moved that they be referred to a special committee ; fost . Mr. English presented a communieation from W. H. Edes, W. Cox, and others, covering the account of Brown & Hasbrook, tics! York, mpanied by a resolution making an ap- mantic to meet the same; w. ic passed both Boards. . Mr. Orme, of the committee on claims, re- ported a rezolution making an appropriation for the benefit of S. Boots, jr , surveyor; which passed the Council. Mr Orme, of the same committee, asked to be discharged from the further consideration ef the accounts of John W. Donaldson, for work done for day scavenger, by order of the Mayor; which was granted. A message was received from the Mayor, enclosing the account of Mortimer Garrett; referred. _ . Mr. Sweeny offered a series of resolutions which passed the Council unanimously, direct- ing the Mayor to cause the sense of all free white wale citizens who have resided within tho limits of the Corporation one year, to be tested at the ballot box, on or before the 22d instant, upon the subject of the poll tax. These resolutions were rejected by the Aldermen, by the paseage of a substitute ef similar import, which was offered by Recorder Ouid While the atove measure wae before the Council, Dr. Tyler and Mr. English made able and interesting speeches upon the subject, taking strong ground in opposition to che poll tax, and in tavor of free suffrage Pork is again arriving quite freely by wag- ons; and is selling at $7 87a$8 from wagons, and $8 12a$8.25 from stores We saw yester- day, at the store of Mr W. i. Tenny, a lot of rather unusual size—the heaviest one weigh- ing 504 lbs. . . Weather cloudy and gloomy this morning, with « pro 8 DiVERNOIS HOTEL. y KR G. DIVERNOIS BEGS TO INFORM a¥ll bis friends and the public sg tore that be has now opened his new Hotel on Pennsylvania avenue, between 17th and isth streets. This Establishment is newly and elegant!y farn- ished on the most modern and improved principle with Saloois and Private A ots Ber is supplied with the choicest Wines and Liquors, Cigars, &c. Game and other delicacies In season Private Dinner and Supper Parties iptly supplied and attended to in any part of er ‘able d’hote at 3} o'clock, on Sundays at nov 25-eo3m CLUAK8—CLOAKS—CLOAKS. SELLING OFF. AT REDUCED PRICES. From THIS DATE, DECEMBRR 15TH, the subscriber will commence to run off his large and well selected stock of Velvet aed Oloth CLOAKS, SHAWLS, &c . at reduced prices, as itis his determination to keep none over. Strangers before buying would do well to give him a call before purebast FRANK A. McGEE, dec 15-eolm 244 Pa ave.,bet 12th and 13th sts. Bessette ceritionite erties WouD—Wwoenv—WouD. E ARE NOW SELLING THE BEST quality of WUOD at the following prices: Oak Wood 6,00 per cord 2, 00 do COAL of all kinds and of the quality. All orders left at P. J. Steer’s store, 7th > between D and E strects, or at our office will be P unds to ton Pounds Kivet UN W. MYERS & CO. Office and Yard corner of @ and 224 streets, First Ward. fan 6-6 Banking House of Chubb Brothers, Wastineoton, January 1, 1957. Joey. BARROW ANDHENRY HOLMES this day admitted as partners in the Bank- i “House of Chubb Brothers. The firm from thfs date will be composed of Chas. =t J. Chubb, John D Barrow, and & jenry H in Daven; lowa, a cumpeeeh ities. SJ. Chubb, Wan a al. and Alexander H. Barrow, under the firm of Chubb Brothers, Bar- gi “zy CHUBB BROTHERS. jan 1- mi R. VAN PATTEN, DENTIST, PRE- sents the compliments of the season to his friends and patrons, and those In arrears for services to call at ir eartiest couvent- ence and settie, after which he will be pleased to serve them again. Office at his residence, No. 10 _— ivania avenue, neer Georgetown, it