Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1857, Page 3

‘@ ApvdeTuEMarTs SHOULD BE LarT aT THE Orrice BY Twaive o'cLock, OTEREWISE THEY MAT NOT APPEAR OWTIL THE SEXT DAT. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Usirep States AgricuitoraL Socrsty.— The resolutions introduced by Mr. Underwood of Kentucky, yesterday, in relation to the urchase of Mount Vernon were adopted, and essrs Underwood of Ky.,@. W P. Custis of Va., and Benson of Me., appointed a commit- tee to communicate with the proprietor of Mount Vernon in relation to such purchase. Mr. Fresee, Secretary of the Now Jersey Agricultural Society, wished to remark that in several newspapers, Mr. Calvert, of Md , was reported as having called th ibition at Philadelphia a hibition, and, as therein stated, the reader might be led to infer that this Society bad tacitly endorsed the remark. Mr. Calvert said he had not used the word ‘‘miserable”’ in that connection, and that reporters must have misconstrued the tenor and meaning of his rc- marks. . Professor Fowler intrcduced the following resolution, which was adopted : ae Hon. H. F. French, e Presented tan Secty. from New Hampshire, be furnished with a circular le‘ter commending him to the kind attention of agriculturalists in other lands, as a gentleman wnose ition at home entitles him to the esteem of all who pro- mote the great cause of agriculture; a cause which has well said to ** know no limits of brother- hood narrower than those of civilization.’ A boquet of exquisite beauty and fragrance was 8 resented to President Wilder, ac- ccapualed by the following note - To Hon. Mansuact P Witovgr, President National Agricultural Soctety : Sim: Intoken of your zeai and inspiring ex ample in the promotion of the cause of Floricul- ture, please accept tails humble testimonial from one who appreciates the relaxation of an hour from the business toil of life to revei among na- ture’s blandishments, In the outer courts of earth’s fruitage. . irs there are no fruits. =e ee G. Paer. Washingtos, D.C , January 15, 1857. Mr. Wilder gracefully disclaimed it as a present to himself, but accepted and acknow!l- edged it in the name of the Society. he propriety of placing in the possession of Mr. Peabody, the Society's representative at the meetings of the National Agricultural So- cieties of England and France, the views of this Society respecting the shows of procreative animals to be held in Paris in June or July next, was discussed, but no action was taken thereon. Mr. Lewis of Mass., from the committee upon agricultural statistics made the follow- ing report: The want of accurate statistics, and relicble in- formation as to the true resour és of our immense country, bas always been feit.and will be so un- til some definite pian is devised whereby such information can be obtained. Anactually correct return is not expected at first, but if an approxi- mate one can be obtained from year to year, and the average ascertained, it would prove of much vaiue to ail—particularly to the agriculturist. ‘The merchant or dealer in any articie of pro duce or traffic, whether pork, cotton, wheat, wo! or tobacco may have an object to disguise the real quantity of tae merchundize he deals in, whether raised, exported or consumed, and often the un- principled speculator wil! cause such quantiiies and priciples to appear in the market as will mis- lead the public and suit bis purpose, the fll ef- fects of which no class in the community expe- riences more than the producer Not so with the agriculturist. Any one can tell pretty nearly what he raises, or what stock he has on band at a given time; and if the schedule pro- by the commissioner ts presented annuaily yy the assessors in each town throughout the country, (as it is already done in several of the States,) more reliable informatioa will be ob- tained annually than from any otuer source. We trust that the Governors of the sevcral States and Territories, (where itis not already done.) will recommend the table hereto annexed, to be adopted by their several legislatures, and co-operate with the General tovernment in ing out this noble object, by annualiy for- waraing —— of their returns to the Patent Of- fice, where the whole may be properly and presented tothe pubiic in the annual report. signed, W.6. Lewis, H. WaceR, Jno. CarRoLt Watsu Mr. Lewis submitted the fullowing resolu- tions : Resolved, That the United States Agricultural Society cordially approve of the recommendation of the Commissioner of Patents in relation to ob- accurate statistics of the staple produc- tions of the United States. Aesolced, That we recommend the Governors of the several States and Territories to adopt the lan proposed, or take such action in ihe prem- toes as they may deem expedient in relation there- * ncsateel That this Society transmit a copy of these resolutions to the Governors of the several States and Territories The report and resulutions were adopted. a\ resolution was passed to the effect that the sessions between the hours of 9 and 12 o’clocx’ will hereafter be devoted to the deliv- ery of adresses regular order of business having been disposed of, Mr UL. Jay Brown of the agrical- «ural bureag of the Patent Uffice was intro- duced to the Society for the purpose of giving the result of his experience and investigations in regard to the culture in the United States of the Chinese sugar csne. Mr. Grown took the speaker's stand, and a wreat number of questions were propounded to bim from all quarters of the room, to which he reeponded with @ readiness showing his thorough familiarity with the subject Sugar, he ssid, could sometimes be made from the dried aaiks, but it is expensive. It contains saccharine matter az far north a3 the milky state can be hed; in Massachusetts it has shown 23 per cent of sugar, here in Washing- ton 14 per cent. It requires a dry svil and hot sun. Should not be planted so soon as Indian corn by several days. Will mature in jess than « hundred days from gowing the seed. For sugar it flourishes best on poor soils, but for fattentag animals on rich soils For sugar it should be barvested, or rather cut, late iu the season, but fc¢ seed should be cut, and therefore planted eartiee. Asa fod- der crop Mr. &. ovusidered it as making 3 rev- olution in cattle-food all through the Union The seed cau be produced at the price of oats, at the rate of fifty or sixty bushels to the acre, and can be converted ipte bread or choc- clate, fed to fowis, &c. It wili - 1,500 gal- lons of vinegar to the acre. The most nortk- erly point of its growth is Minnesota. If the eceed be cut off it will sprout again and beer double, «< last year in South Carolina. Mr. Walsh reported that, having had occa- sion co cali on the President of the United States, the President bad said he would be happy to-see the inembers of tha society, either collectively or individually, at auy hour before 5 ia the evesin,; The invitation from Prof Bache to visit the Coast Survey Ufice was reported and acknow!l- A resolution of thanks te the Kev. Doctor Morris for his admirable lectarg on Wednes- day evening, w4s carried Mr. Dyer reported from the committee on Oregon fruits, as follows : Phe committee to — Was referred a camer of ap from Uregon regret to report the peer bel € congition of the fruit Peon the cted journey af ‘bis season it had in a great measure Jost its favor, end ecquired a foreigi one from the wateria! in which 12 was packed =ome of the varieties were misnamed, ax mentioned veiow ‘Lhe frult was eviden ly origizally very targe and fair, but the character could wits pv accuracy be ascertalued. ‘The apples misnamed ere the following: Blug Pearmain; the Khode is.and €reeulny, proved to be the Gloria Mundi , the Green Newwa pippin proved to be the Ye.low warie.y. the epple called the Hubbartgton Non such Was ati » misnamed and unkkown to @ecommitke The Fallowaterer, W tnesap, and Esopus Spitzenbery weye correctly named. The Pound Pear provea to be je Uvedaies St Ger- main Prof Henry pessented a report from Prof. Webster, un phosptorus in its relations ty the animal and vegetatie kiogdoms Mr. Prince utfered a reaslutivn on the sut- jecu of procuring « library tur the society. ‘The resolution was Toe Chair presented a paper frum Dr Hare of Philadelphia, on manures. The uwesting then adjourned to nine o’elock thie moraing, to call on the President of the United States, in compliance with bie invita- tion. THIRS DAY The meeting was called ts order at ¥ o'clock this morning, vy President Wilder lo conseg uence of the absence of Mr C. L. Pliot, of Miss , who wag appointed to read his address upon grasses this morning, the Society roceeded to transact some miscellaneous usiness A diploma was granted to Rich'd S. Peters, of Atlanta. Georgia, for his specimen of syrup manufactured from the Chinese sugar cane. The following resolution was offered by Hon. Henry Wager, of N Y., to the Smithsonian Insti tution, as follows: inex Gast Resolved, That the thanks of the Un! es Agricultura! Society are due and are hereby ten- dered to the Board of ts of the Smithsonian Institution for the use of their rooms, and for the valuable co-o jon which the Society has re- ceived from the Institution. ‘ote of thanks was passed also to Lieut. Peon for his invitation tendered the Society to visit the United States Observatory at any time, day or ee during their stay here. Mr. Lewis, of Mass., introduced the follow- ing resolutions: Resolved, That acommittee of five be appointed by this Society to inquire into the origin, effects, and extent of a disease in this country denomi{- nated the Hog Cholera, now said to prevail to so alarming an extent in some of the States. Resolved, That said committee he directed to ascertain the most Ar giesay modes of treatment for swine affected with this disease. The resolutions were adopted. Prof. N. B Webster, of Portsmouth, Va. read a paper on ‘: Phosphorous, and Its Rel tions to the Animal and Vegetable Kingdoms; which was referred to the Executive Commit- tee. Hon. Mr Underwood, of Ky., rose to pro- pose that a request should be made to Prof. Henry for permission to incorporate in the proceedings of thie session a paper read at the last annual session of the society by Prof. H. upon “ The origin and action of power as ap piied to the vegetable kingdom.’ The proposition was adopted, and Prof. Henry courteously acseded to the request Mr. Flint, Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, was vow introduced to the society, and proceeded to read a paper upon ‘The Grasses of the United States,” accompanied by valuable tables. The value of the annual hay and (Eee crop of this coun- try was estimated at three hundred millions of dollars. Mr. Frazee, of N. J., offered a resolution which was adopted, tendering the thanks of the Society toMr Flint for his very inetruc- tive and interesting address, and a copy of toe same was requested for publication in the transactions. Mr. George T Hodges, of Vt , prosented to the society, on the part of the author, several copies of Li y Prof Henry, whose appearance was greeted with hearty applause, addressed the society upon the system of meteorological observa- tions instituted by the Smithsonian [nstitution in connection with the Patent Office, and was speaking when our report closed. — Taxixe Osservations.—We observed the Commissioner of Public Buildings on Wednes day morning last, in company with the Com. mittee on Public Buildings, in the Circuit Court room, which was altered and improved under the direction of the active and popular Commissioner during the late recess The committee expressed themselves much pleased with the appearance and arrangement of the room They tnen visited the clerk's office, where they were joined by the estimable clerk, Mr Smith, who conducted them through the several rooms of his office and showed them the exposed condition of its valuable records. The committee, we learn, readily acknow!- edged the necessity for further and better adapted accommodations for his office, and also for the Criminal Court. We are induced to hope from this visit they will sanction the recommendation of the Commissioner for an extension of the Court-house portion of the City Hall. rom the Clerk's office the committee pro- ceeded to the jail, accompanied by the Com- missioner and Engineer Coyle. They inspected every department of the jail, and we learn condemned it as shamefully insecure, destitute of ventilation, and in every respect discredit- able to the metropolis of the country. We think from the representations these gentle- men will make of the condition of the miser- able old jail, that this session of Congress will not be suffered to pass without making an ap- propriation for the erection of a new jail more in character with this enlightened and hu- mane age. At raz Batt of the Western Hose Company No. 1, on the occasion of opening their new Hall, on Tuesday evening, the 13th instant, a well-tilled room met the eyes of this indefati- gable company, and all went off with the greatest harmony and pleasure to every one engaged in it Miss Matilda Carroll presented the Company with a beautiful National Flag. The following are the addresses: Gentlemen of the Western Hose Company— It is with feelings of the deepest pleasure that on this occasion I «m here to present to your worthy association this Star-spangled Banner; and allow me to say, at the same time, that I am filled with the deepest conviction that you will preserve its folds untarnished, and its galaxy of stars undimmed, and, in so doing, prove yourselves true lovers of your country, and followers in the foo'steps of the fathers of by-gone days. The President of the Company having re- ceived it, made the following response : Respected Lady—In behalf of the Western Hoze Company, and with a just appreciation of their heartfelt thanks, I accept this gift ltisto us a proud and gratifying reflection that we are deemed worthy of this handsome offering of the fair sex, and by those whose smiles, like the stars of this glorious flag, illumine our pathway, aud cheer us opward to the performance of duty. Be assured, kind lady, that we shall cherish this proud emblem of the “ free and the brave,’’ and guard its stars and its stripes as a noble memento, a beautiful token, of the generous regard of fair and lovely woman. Bvok STBALING aT THE CaPpiTOL.—A youn man of very genteel appearance was detecte yesterday by one of the Capitol police in stealing a boox in the crypt under the rotunda. He is from a distant State, and has only been in the city fora fewdays So many depreda- tions of the kind have becn committed that it was docmed necessary for the protection of public property stored in the crypt to station an officer in that plece. It may be well for the light-fiogered gentry to know this fact, as they may rest assured that no similar depre- dation can escape detection, and that when so detested the culprit will be handed over to the proper aythorities to be dealt with ac- cording law. =— Wasaineton Circus. —his establizhmen® re-opens to-night, and our citizens may antici pate an equestrian treat of the first order, abounding with new and brilliant acta of torsemanship. and acrobatic and gymnastic feate, both wonderfal and pleasing. The fa- mous Herr Von Beck will also make his ex- traordinary ascension on the spiral column. A grand afternoon performance wij!) be given to-morrow, commencing at 2¢ o'clock, bet | Madame Tourniaire, Herr Von Beck, and al the company perform Tbe manager has adopted a system admit- ting families to the afternoon exhibitions for one dollar. We have no doubt he will find it a profitable and populey idea. Remember to- night. ——- Tae Geanp InavGuration BatL.—We yp- derstand that the committee of strangers and citizens here having this affairin charge, have determined to erect on Judiciary Square a suitawie building for the purpose. It is to be @ grand bali, 22: by 65 feet high ‘in the clear’ of the story. Perallel and adjoining it is to be erected a suitable ewppor room, 225 feet long. The whole is to bo papered, coco- rated, warmed, &2 , s» as to make it eomfort- able, convenient and elegant indeed. The to be $10 each, agents are now &c- liciting subscriptions It has been determined to make it the must splendid entertainment ever coming off in this country. Some 300 tickets bave already been taken. Sreanex, Bur Tgue.—’Tis strange how Philbrick can affird to mae sych costly and superb presents to his patrons of rich els. gant jewelry and otber articles (as thousani of ovr citizens and strangers will attest) while selling bis stoek of books legs than they can be obtained eisewkere, byl "tis true that thousands of eostly and aseful Sptielsg bave been distriduted among those who patronize him. And judging from bis immense stock of books and chvice presen‘s ‘ There are many more left of the same sort.”’ T LLANT OLD “ FRANKLIN’ IN TH Fievv. —This veteran company gives its 30th | annual ball at Carusi’s Saloon on Monday ; GREAT GIFT BOOK STORE, UNDER DEXTER'S HOTEL. ei SieSntes = ele evening next, in honor of the birthday of the | 4n Immense assortment ef New Books immortal Franklin. The committee of ar- | rangements have been actively engaged for a long time in making adequate preparations for the occasion, and are now pre! to re- port most satisfactory progress n addition to the ordinary aitictors the coming ball will, we learn, be enlivened by the presence of numerous delegations from cities north and south of Washington. Look out for something creditable from the Franklin Firemen on Mon- day night! Pea Druiearrvt to pine artes isthe a of writing with a pen that ways make a peat, smooth pt uniform writing. Every merchant, clerk, and school-boy will attest to this We say this after having used for some time a spendid gold pen from the establish- ment of J. Shillington, who has them of all sizes for sale at very low prices. Try them.* R J. Tcrnen’s Concert.—This gentleman, at the solicitation of numerous friends, has consented to give another Grand Concert, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, on Saturday evening Every one present last night was perfoatiy delighted ; in fact, they could not help being pleased, as he sang superbly. Remember his concert on Saturday, all who wish to pass a pleasant evening. Ruiotous.—Three young men were last night disposed to be riotous and threatened to burn, sink and destroy the Island or Seventh Ward. Watchmen Davis and Evans made an entry among their company and there was a general Soattering: one was arrested and taken to the guard house. CouumBia Institute —Attention is directed to the advertisement of this Institute. The vice-principal is a daughter of Judge Williams, and a lady eminently qualified to take charge of the government and discipline of any insti- tute. CornRecTION.—A few days since the name of Jno. Nevins appeared in the watch returns. For fear of a mistake, we now say that it was the name of a person before unknown in W ash- ington. Co_v Weatuer —The thermometer at sun- rise this morning was 4 deg. above zero. Criminat Court.—Yesterday, this Court was adjourned until the March term. Warcu Retvukys.—Jobn Reeves, disorderly; workhouse 90 days. Steen UP An Old Friend tothe suffering is Mrs. Gardner's Indian Hi m of Liverwort and Hoarhound, for the cure of all conghe, ide, cronp, &c. hag stood the test tor the part twenty d now aud ever will stand uvrivalied. It is for sale y all druggiets throughout the United States and British Provinces, Weeks & Porrka, 15t Washington street, Bostoo, Whole- wale Agents, 2. D. Ginman, Washington, Syecia: Agent +0 16-lw ja preparation ia. B. C.—Asthma! Bronchitis’! Con SUMPTION, sod all simtlar © il's thet cured by the Great Indian Remedy, kno Ganonrn’s ivpraN Batam ov Lt This wonderful me. 4n wntutored saves io e. e en n. Jan 18—1w, . U7" Brandreth’s Pill The Weak, the Cousumptive, Rheumatic, Bilfons aud Delicate, after *s u#e will find renewed strength and Ife pervade of thet nerves ral! mes. Every Bi first used, th patlent feel worse; come afterwarde No great good tn ofteu « some trouble Iu its attainment, and this ru recovery of health. These syiuptoms only occ body has loug struggled under 4 load of finpu * hamore. A consecntive use for afew days will’ satiaty the most unbelfeving of the great good the pills are doing, The directions ehould be carefally studied. If unde followed, health and vigor will, in » majority of cam cured by the use of RRANDRETH'S Pills. Sold at 25 cents per Lox at 43 Ceual street, Brandreth Building, New York; by T. W. Dyott & Sone, 132 vorth Second street, Philadelphia, aud by medicine dealers gener ally. uoy 38—tf {9 Brewn’s Bronchial Troches.—« We have found them {aallaying Bronchtal [rrite- ton, and In joarsenens produced by Colds, our clerical Lreth or ip calling their ‘e commend them to , singers, with affections of ‘the Thro ‘or Coughs, Asthma, personal knowled; “They are = intering, 1u combinatic inal substances held in general esteem among Physicians iu the treatment of Bronchial affections.”—Dr. G. F. Higelow. Contaiuiug no optum or deleterior rugs, these Lo: can be used —Christian Watch o., we cheerfully bear testi- tr efficacy.” —Ballou’s freely by public ere and vocall clearing and giving streugth to the voic Did Draggiate, Oct 16-tf ALLAN, Agent Im —Dr. Dao PONGO'S FEMA LL8.—T| jon of Tugredi- ente tn the Pills are perfectly li . Thetr efficacy and ased upon an exteuslys practice of ov: @ directions lave beeu strictly fol ‘er failed to correct all Irregularities, Micult menstrnation, (particularly,) at They wi! cure the Whitos, aud remove ig frow cold, exposare or guy causes; wfaliy uss Preventive. Gall upon . Sold wholesals and HAS. STOTT, Druggtst, Pennsylvania av URL B. WAITE, 62% Seventh sireet, Waehiugton, D. C.: and K. 9. J. OISSEL, Georgwiown ; to whom ail orders wust be seus, aud the Plila will be seut Contidentially, by mall, to ladies who enclove them one dollar. N, B.—See siguatare on the box; toconnterfetttt te for- ory MARRIED, At Trinity Church, on the 15th instant, by the Rev Mr Cummins, Mr. JAMES B. SHAW, of Texas, to Miss MAK Y BONNYCASTLE, daughter of the late Prof. Bonnycastle, of the Uaiversity of Virginia Un the 15th fustant, in the Methodist Protest: ant Church, Sth street, by the Kev. P. Light Wilson, Mr. >AMUEL BARRON coopER to Miss MARY JANE BIRKHEAD, all of this city. (Galtimore Clipper please copy.) On the 15th instant, Mrs. ANN BOTELER, Yn the 48th year of her age. : ‘For Sale and Rent. OR RENT —THE STORE-ROOM RE- cently cesupied by E. M Rew, Merchant Tailor. No 516 7th street, immediately opposite the office of the National Intelligencer. For terms, apply next door toGEO. W COCHRAN, Ciger Tobacco Dealer jan 16-¢¢ 0 LET—THE COTTAGE FRAME Hone on N street north. between 14th and 15th streeets west. Rent Si0 per month Enquire of J.P. Hilton, ith street, near Pennsylvania ave- nue, No 480 J P. HILTON. jan 15 Iw OR BENT—A COMFORTABLY FUR- nished two-stery Brick House on H street, near iSth. Address Boxl2, StarOffice jan 13-1w fy.WO LARGE ROOMS SUITABLE FOR GENTLEMEN TO BE RENTED —'TThey also, can be Boarded in the house if desired Apply to THOS POTENTINI, No 279 Penn. avenue, south side. dec 17 OR RENT.—THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of House over the Leather Store of Mr.J.G.BIUAF EB. eppasite the National Thea tre. Inquire on fie préndses. dye lp-eots R SALE OR RENT.—THAT DESIRA- bie residence on F street, between 20th and ‘21st, for the last one anes occupied by the late 3 M. Chubb, E: ‘ossession given immedi- ately. inquireof RIGGS & CO au 12-eotf (OR RENT—ONE PARLOR AND CHAM- ber wiik nother small bedroom joining to- ether, neatly furnished wud ye,y canveinent are for rent. Pennsylvania avenue, oppo-ité W iilards’ Hotel, No 215. Apply at the premises. jan 14 ec3t# DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY K FOR SALE.—The subscriber has for sale a desirable Country Residence, about a mile aad a guarter distant from the Post Office, la a north- fastezly direction, on Boundary street, between Oth and 7lb sirwets cyst. The lot consists of about two ycres Gf yround, and ts in x bigh state of cultivation ‘The house |s of frame, nearly new, and posses- se3 Many conveniences not usual ta a country ree! - dence te is forty-three feet front and thirty-three deep, with a { #o-story kilchen attacled, The situation Is elevated, perfectly healthy, and commands a fine view of the city and surround- ing country Belonging to the george are y Sabi, car riage-house and wood-sbed, all convenient to the house and 1a good order. The house is comfortably furnished, and the a for sale wie the pesmniaet Appl letter or in person to jana-owr WM 8TICKNEY. JOR RENT —THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Penn avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over A. Hoover & Son’s Shoe Store, suita- ble 8 first-class pg eee “ 8 now @ compicis repair ‘oxsession given imped atl quire off. HOOVEY & gun, south si Penn. averue, Oth und 7th usr VKU.—AN INVOICE OF Vigo at — French Pi Ro uaa ¢ > pe ie) 0 Pin goo Tih street will be opened This Day, AND AN ENTIRELY NEW LIisT OF PRESENTS Will be distributed to our patroas hereafter. EMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS M and STRANGERS will find our stock of Books worth their attention. it is the largest and most valuable assortment ever opened in this city, safes shoei 3 Standard and Miscellaneous Works in all the departments of Anc'ent 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 {975 per cent of all our net receipts will be placed in the hands of His Honcr the Mayor of Washington, to be distributed for the benefit of the Poor of the city. Atthe (ld Stand, under Dexter's Hotel, sign of the Red Flag. jan 8-tf J. PHILBRICK, Agent. G FRANCIS THANKS A GENERUUS . Lead ye liberal and ie, nip ehe met with the past year, and es; y those kird friends who, as occasion offered, | e drop ped a word inhis favor. His motto is Onward, and the coming vear he hopes to see his old cus tomers often, and be favored with many new ones. Good articles, low prices. and fair dealing shall characterize his store, . FRANCIS, jan3 490 Seventh st. Washington Veterinary Infirmary, FOR HOKSES, DOGS, §c ,' 253 D st. bet. 134g and 14th sts., south of Pa. ave., JNO. GREGSON, PROPRIETOR, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London. UF" Horses examined as tosoundiese, &c jan 18-1m NOTICE. TRANSPORTATION OFFicR, { ALRXANDRIA & WASHINGTON RAILROAD N AND AFTER MONDAY, THE 5¢°H of January, freight will be received at the Lepot of the Alexandria and Washington Ka!l- road, between the hours of 8a m.,and5p.m, to be forwarded to Washington city—and also, eween the same hours, at Long Bridge Station, to be forwarded to Alexandria Frelght on all articles forwarded from Alexan- dria must be prepaid jan 9-eolw (Intel& Union) CHAUNCFKY WARBINER WATCH MAKER, N?, 4 STKEET, SIGN UF THE LARGE and small Watch with Chain, near Shilling ton’s Pertodical Depot, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4)¢ street, WATCHES, JEWELRY SILVER WARE WATCH REPAIRING, &c ’ Chronometers, Repeating Watches, Duplex, Mantle Clocks, Lever, Jewelry, and Hor zontal, Silver Ware Musical, and REPAIRED. JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE made to order. {CP Removed from 370 Penn’ aavenue. Browns Hotel, to the above location ~¢4 nov 241-ec3m - WARRINER peaac HERZBERG, LICENSED PAWNBROKER, W111 loan $10,000 in gums to suit, on any articles ef value No 42% Pennsylvaniaavenue. between : id 43g Etreets. jan 7-ec3m* ameceg Soe §as- ee gee SESVLLE Rie Sas pe} 25 efettze. | ALE sas Bo sess | | SSFghe ce | 22823285 565-524 wes esse! Ei8 foal 5 a 1& Fsoxze2c 8850-325 Rofo 7s =a B2;8pe2! Sts=sim 2 Sen moP Sse San alae Sse R BeS3 : | pac SeeR Se cospek $2 $2552 2 f= oom Sae2se?2 ayogses 24277 THE COLUMBUA INSTITUTE, FOR YOUNG LADIE 446 Eleventh street, between a RY STUECKRATH, Miss AZABETH Lo WIL- TIAMS ice. Princ} —A Lady eminently qnalited ta take the charge of the English De- partment and the government and discipline of the School. ‘The exercises of the second term of tbe Insti- tute will commenc: on MONDAY, the 2d day of Febuary proximo Applications for admission should Xe mad? as early as possible A HIGH SCHOOL POR YOUNG GENTLE- MEN, under the direction of Prof Grorcr H STUECKRATH, as Priucloa!, to be lo:ated on F street, between 6th and 7... streets or in the vi einety of Trinity Church, will be opened on the 4th of Febuary. proximo. Early application should be made to the Princi- pal at his resid-nuce, Columbia Institute, for Young Ladies, 416 Iith street, between G and H. Jao 12-1m* TO CONFECTIONERS. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UN- Ul the Ist day of February next for the exclu- sive privilege of selling confectionery and other Tefreshments (except intoxicating ¢rinks) at the third Exhibition of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute, to be opened on the 24 and close about the 30th of March next. zi ‘Phe blader must agree io tt up tne space allot ted to him ina creditable style and in harmony with the gene:al decoration of the hall. He must also yive satisfactory evidence of his ability to furnisa articles of the best qualitv. Address the undeisizned , Superintendent of the Exhibition, at b's office, 401 F s reet. cor of 7th dec 27-eotFebl CHAS. F STANSBURY. R.MUNSON, AT 338 PENN’A AVENUE is still maklug those beautiful eontinuous GUM TEETH, called Allen's Patent, for the exceliency of which over all other styles of teeth, many now wearing them in this city, will cheerfully vouch. There is one Dentist in this city who has been infringing the patent, and made a bad imitation of it, age inst whom I hereby caution the public N. Whenever a Dealtist speaxs ‘yyainst Allen’s Patent Continuocs @um ‘Teeth, “when properly comstructsd, itis becanse he is ignorant of the peace) incompetent to make the work, or s unwilling to pay for the patent. je 16-tf cS] EYES AND EARS. Ed R.VAN MuSCHAISKER,UCULISTAND AURIST, of Baltimore, who Is now on a southern tour, will remain fora week in this city. He has rooms at the NAT/ONAL HOTE Ly (Guy & Briggs’,) corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 6th street, where be can be consulted on ALL DISEASES OF THE EYE AND EAR, from 9a. m, until 34% p m., dally. Visitors can pass through the Ludies entrance of the Hote! to the Destor’s office : ‘ AKTIFICIAL EY¥&S iNSHRYEED, GLASSES.—Dr. M. 1s the only agent in the Union for Chevailers and Dubois, of Paris, best Glasses He lias a tine assortment of them, and will suit the focus of both eyes with their Glasses after accurate examination of them by means of Chevaliers’ Opbthametor jan 12-iw DISSULUTLON NOTICE, fP\HE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE eyistiag under the tirm of 8. BIEN & cou., is this day dissolved oy mutual cousent. All outstanding debts due (1 late tirm will be set- Ued by Samuel Bien, who Is alone authorised to settle the business. Washington, Jan 2 8. BIEN & CO. The undersigned wil! continue the business at the old stand, and, in order to make room fora new stock ordered, will, until their ayrival oifer OF zKCOA ts QRESS aud FROCH COATS, PANTS, V ES'P3) and Gents Furnishing @00ds generally, at cost Thankful for the liberal late firm, the undersigne tronage bestowed the respectfully solicits a continuance SAMUEL BIEN, jan5-2w {intel} No 428 Penna avenue. Banking House of Chubb rethers, WasiinoTon, January 1, 1857. OHN D BARROW ANDFBENRY HuLMES aie this y sauniied ev patna in the Banke lag House Chub! rothers. ‘The firm from tits date will be composed of Chas. yt. J. Chubb, John D Barrow, aud Henry Holmes. The House fn ag sea lowa, 1s composed of Chas. St. J. Chubb, Wm 4H. Dou al. g: dU nicsander ts, Barrow, under the frm of Chub rothers, Bar- row & Co. CHUBB BROTHERS, fey ALL, BARNARD & CU . Auctioneers. EW AND SECUND-HAND CAKRIa. ges at Auction.—On TUESDAY MORN. ING, 20th instent, In front of our Wareroom (Haslup & Weeden’s building, corner of C and 9th streets, we will sell— Ldouble Carria,e, new and of the very best build 1 Pbeton, new, finished very handsomely, and suitable for a physician 1 second-hand Clarence Carriage, built by Hook &Co,of this city. This is avery hen¢some vehlele, and in first-rate order 1 second band Rockaway, in first-rate order ; batlt ligutand see | it bas been used but very short time, is as good as new, Terms : One-fourth cash ; the remainder in 30, 60, and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, and bearing interest. . WALL, BARNARD & CO, jan 16-dts Auctioneers. By JAS. Cc. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. 10N SALE OF A VALUABLE Let Old and New Miscellancous Books and Engravings.—On WE DNESDay, THURSDAY, and FRIDAY EVENINGS, January 2ist, vd. and 234, at the auction rooms, I shall sell, at 6 o’elock precisely, a most desira- bie collection of old and new Loddon Books, En- gravings,&c. Toe sale will commence with a choice collection of Architectural Works, Books on Industory and Mechanics ftingineering, &c., which will be followed by a collection of various old and new London and Americsn publications, amongst which we direct attestiontoMr Ken: bey’s Indian Tribes, Cyc’e ia of Arts and Sci- ence, 18 vols , 4to, Niles’s nes ote &c. The sale will be terminated by a tine collection of Engravings, Lithographs, &c ,from Lumley, Landon, &c ‘Terms cash. JAS. C. McGUIRE, jin 16-dts Auctioneer, By JAS. C. McGUIKE, Auctioneer. UKNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD € F- fects at Pablic Auction.—-On THUKS- DAY MORNING, January, 234 at 10 o'clock, at the residence of J. A. Sheehan. on 4th street ve- twecn Indiana avenvte and north E street, I shail sell all his Furniture and Effects, comprising — Rosewood Boudoir, Piano Forte and Stool Superior Mahogany Sofa, Rockers, aud paslor Chairs Marble-top C Mehbogany re and Sofa Tables ‘d, Dining, and side ‘Lables Gilt frame pitrand mantel Glasses Cane and Wirdsor Chairs, Lounge Walnut Whatnot, fancy Chairs Damask and Lace Curtains, Shades Mahogany French and Cottage Bed: tcads Corled batr and husk Mattiesres Feather Beds, Bolste s, and Pillows Dressing and plain Bureaus, Wardrobes Washstands, Totlet Sete, Looking Glasses Superior Brusse’s, three-ply, and other Carpets Stair Carpet, Rugs, Oll Cloth, &c Sranite Dinner Ware, China Tea Set Silver-plated Castors, Table Catiery Glassware, Crockery-ware, Fire trons Excelient Cooking and other Stoves ‘Together witb a genera! assortment cf Household and Kitchen Requisites. ‘Terms: $25 and under, cash ; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing Interest jin l6-d JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auct By WALL, BAKNARD & CU , Auctioneers. OUKS, BOOKS, AT AUCTION, wr wil! continue the sale of Books, ‘THIS EVEN- ING, at store No 0, under Browns’ Hotel, iately occupied by T Galligan & Co, and will continue every evening until the whole are dis- pored of. ‘This stock was selected with care from the trade sales and from the publishers direct All Books watranted perfect and to beso'd with- out reserve American and English editions in every style of binding. Books at priva'e sale during the day WALL, BARNARD & Cu., jan 14-4t Auctioneers. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. N EXTENS:VE AND VALUABLE Collection of Oil Paintings at Auction. On WEDNESDAY EVENING, January lith, at 6 o’ciock, I shall sel!, at my Sales Room, a large and valuable collection of Ancient and Modern Oil Paintings, comprising specimens of the foilowing old masters - * Quintin Matseys, ‘‘ The Witches’? The lest moments of Richelieu, by Van Loo Oid Stlenus, by Jacob Jordans And others by Poussin, Salvato Rosa, Ciprianni, Brawer, Vandyxe, &c Among the modern masters will be found choice specimens of Singleton, Moriand, Corbold, Wi!liams, Burkell Pyne, Barlun, Willis, Lewis, &c. Forming altogether the fine:t collection ever offered for sale in Washington The paintings will be on free exhibition each a atilthe day of sale, from 9 o’ciock a. m. to Yo'’clock p m Gentlemen wiil please mark their catalogues, ax tke Paintings will be txken from the wails one ent previous to the sale The sale ts positive, and every painting will be sold with the'frame , he = ‘Terms: All sums of $50 and under, cash ; over that sum, a credit of 60 and 9 days, for satisface torlly endorsed notes, bearing interest. C W. BOTELER, Auctioneer, Jan?-d Spacious Auction ftoom, Iron Hall i In consequence er the inclemency of the weather, the above rale is postponed to SA'T URDAY EVENING, January 17, same hour jan 15-4 C.W BOTELER, Ave’r of homie? HORSES, VEHICLES, AND OTH. er Merchandise heretofore sold an the square at the corcer of 7th street and tye Avenue wiil te discontinued and hereafter sold in front of our store C.R.L. CROWN & CO, jan 4-20 Auctioneers. BOHN’S HAND-BOOK OF WASHINGTON. HIS BOOK SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS of every stranger sojourniag in the city; be- inga Sig aes guide with a panoramic view of the city, Public Buildings, and Statuary. Ancw Map of Washingtor with all the new improvements, &c , for sale in the Capitol. at the Book Stand, and ut the Bookstores. dec 23-1m R&ED’S PATENT STEAM ENGING, HESE IMPROVED ENGINES (FOR which patents have hoch granted and tirst prize medals awarded tothe Inventor, both in the United States and rope ) continue to give such satisfaction, on account of thetr stm leity and economy, that we have now established an extensive manufactory, aed are prepared to de- liver at the shoriest notice ergines from two horse power and upwards. These engines have been 2ecurately tested, and have shown an ecouomy of twerny percent. tn fuel, and about the sume tn oll and repairs. This saving ts effected by letting the steam in :nd out both sides of the cylinder through large openings removing the pressure from the valve ard a.low- ing nosteam to escape or exhaust from the pas- Sa.es except from the cylinder alone ; also by re duclag the weight and friction to about t of theord'nary engines We Place iuy allel sizes upon an improved boiles with ail le pipe attached, and the whole mounted with sma!) i wheels convenien: to sip to any part of the country, ang to avojd the uecessity of an expert- enced engineer to start them, they are all tested before leaving the fectory Reed’s Patent Steam Pumps ere also coming in to generalu se on steamboats, in mines, and for supplying boilers, where they are now giving great satisfaction. They are Pre{prrew te any in use because of their compacyness and simplicity These engines 220 Puwps may be seen In opers- lou, ov further Niformation bad, by calling orad- Gressing -Im REED & BiRKBECK, Janie _ 95 Maiden Lane, N.Y NEW DRUG STOKE NHE SUBSCRIBERS RESPECYPULLY informs their friends an’ wwe public that they have entereg jute mort}: | forthe purpase of conducting the DRUe and AYOTGECARY business, and have faken the store on tye corner of 7th and H streets. They have just Opened gu excellent assortment of FRESH DRUGS, ME: ICINES, FANCY AR- TICLES, and PERF UMERY Physicians’ Prescriptions carefully compound- ed, in the most scientifi: manner, at all hours of the day or night. fe TYSON & SHOEMAKER Phara: ths 2 jan S-eotw __Pharamace tists. Gawuet cul Lyon Si rrORNEY Ar 1S LAW, &c , bab rethoved his ottice to the base- ment of the house of Johnson Hellea, beq , On the corner of 5th street and Louisiana avenue. dec 30-Im* VERY COLD. & HAVE YeT ON HAND A 6oup W supply fA STOVES for Coal or Wood, aoe stil reseiting daily fresh supplies for those that Mave not yet been suppited, new patterns Coal or Wood. Also, a new style PLAT TOP COOK- ING STOVE just received with other kinds We are now seiling our Stoves and other Goods very cheap for cash, et No. 313, sign of Staves, | Grates, and Housefuraishing Goods, 235 C. WOODWAR» & SON, 318 Pa. ay , yet 10th and Lith sts. metas To Bt sone Slt {CE CREAM At 373 Cents Per Quart. OTELS, BOARDING.wo! AND others will find it ag cance oe better than they make ®alrs and other benevolent catertainigsoin one have itat less price, at (he . ENNSYLVANIA DEPOT, jJan3-1m* Corner F and 1¢h sireets | E pptales MATS, BIRD GAGES, AND BASK- e's cheaper than any place in the city. jane HJ. McLAUGHLIN & CU jan 16-6t TELEGRAPH NEWS, FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRAPH. ——e———eee Late and Impor ant from Nicaragua. New Onveans, Jan. 15.—The steamship Texas, from San Juan, arrived to-day, bring ing late and highly important intelligence from Nicaragua The purser of the Texas re; that the Costa Ricans, protected by the Baglish fleet, bad seized every steamboat on the San Juan river The steamer San Carlos, which left Vii Bay on the $d instant, with weortcnaddy on Ricans soon after she captured by the Costa got into the river Col. Lockridge, with two hundred and fy men, had possession of Punts Arenas, but @ Costa Rican force of one thousand men held every other point on the river. It is stated and confirmed that Gen. Hen- ningren bad beaten the Allies at Granada, and joined Walker at Rivas. Walker's army is represented to be in Spirits, although fighting among themselves, The steamship James Adger, with the - sengers taken from the Tennessee at Norfolk, arrived at San Juan on the 9th, but in conse- quence of the difficulties on the Transit route sailed the next morning for Aspinwall, to for- ward her parsengers by the Panama route The James Adger would return to San Juan, and will be due at New York about the 224 inst One Day Later from Europe New York, Jan. 15.—The steamship Emeu arrived here this afternoon from Havre, with dates to the 28th of December—one day later than our previous advices. A despatch from Berlin states that the war enthusiasm of Switgerland is increasing on ali sides The whole Swiss Union has been or- ganized for defence. An appeal bad been made to the women for the organization of tpg The Diet had received from Ne poleon @ proposition for an amica’ - ment of the difficulties, bei The * Suissa’ of Berne Say? that a meetin, of diplomatists, relative to t wise difficulty, took place residence of Mr. Fay, the American minister, and that the English and Awerican ministers acted as intermediates be tween the diplomatists and the Federal Coun- cil, and throughout evinced the greatest kind. ness to Switeerland. _ A Berlin paper says “ it is rumored that the Neufchatel question will be arranged by a conference, iadependent of that of Paris, at which Switzerland will be admitted.” Disunion Convention. Worcester, Mass, Jan. 15.—A disunion convention met here to-day to discuss the questions of the separation of the free and slave States’ Kev T. W. Higginson, Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Philips, Abby Kelly and other male and female notorieties are Present. Non-Arrival of the America. Hairax, Jan. 16,1 p.m —The weather is clear, with a light northwest wind. No signe of the cteamsnip America, now entering on her fourteenth day from Liverpoo} The Niagara, from Boston, bas sailed for Liverpool From Port au Prircs New Yoru, Jan. 13. —Advices from Port au Prince to the 17th ult., state that the city was very healthy. The coffee crops were abun- dant American produce plenty and money Scaree. The California Deb:. New York, January 16 — Messrs. Wells & Fargo, notwithstanding the decirion by the Su yreme Court of California, will pay the ce of the January coupons on the Cali- fornia debt. Senatorial Nomination Avevsta, Mg., Jan. 15.—The Republicans have nominated Gov. Hamlin United States Senator forthe long term. The nomination tor the short term is pending Legislative Vacancy Supplied New Onteans, Jan. 14.—Mr. Pootbridge, American, has been selected to supply a va- cancy in the Logislature. Maine Senatorship. Avesta, Me , Jan, 18,—Amos Nourse has been nominated by the Republicans for the short term in the United States Senate. New York Markets. New Yorx,!Jan. 16 —Flour je dull snd io: drooping; sales of 3 000 bb State $6. 26 40; Bituars steady at $@ 95a87 =" sia Wheat is firm, but inactive. Corn is very dull; mixed nominally 72c.; yellow 75c., white i Pork is buoyant; mers $20.50. Beef is firm; repacked Chicago $15. Lard has advanced. bbls 132 Whisky is buoyant; Ohio 264c. Financial. New York, Jan. 16.—Stooks are firover but dull. Chicago and Rock Island 963; Cumber- Jaud Coal Co. 173; Illinois Central shares 1223; do. bonds 974; Michigan Southern 874: New York Contral 927; Reading Railroad 814; Car - ton Co. 23%; Virginia 6’s 90; Missouri 6's S4I Sterling exchange is dull. LOVERS OF GOOD OYSTE E CALL YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION so ehe quality of the Oysters we bow bave cn hand, believing them to be far superior to any now in the city, and indeed, as good as we get whee navigation is open; and, in fact, fresher, as we take them out of the water the day previous to eale Try them SCHRWARZE & DRURY jan 12-e0% 489 Lith st. 24 door above E. JEWELRY! Frincer RINGS, EAR KINGS, BROOCH - es. Brecelets and Chains; Breast, Ceff, Col lar and Chem)sette Pins; Studs. Sleeve Buttons. and Jewelry in sets, with diamonds and Pearls, incameo Floreatine, Roman, and Goldstone; Moszuic, Lava, Coral, Onix, Opal, Jet, Gold, En amel, &c., of the beai gold and materials ; war Tanted as represeuted, and of prices which cha lenge competition. davidai Sts, precious stones, &c., made or set order. Vlocks from s2to $40 each, at “Tak LAKES,” Fancy Bazzer, 530i Pa avenre. A Watchmaker and Jeweler wanted. jan 13-lw LUHOHOL, CAMPHERE, ETHERIAL Oll, Lamps, &c ' Alec, Artists’ Materialsand Breshes. Whe trade supplied at lowest market by PROWELL, ‘2% MORSELL jan 13 No. 323C st bet. 6th and 7h. fried OR, STOLEN—« SMALL SET TER SLUT about four months old. answeripg to thenameof Flora. 8! bas yellow ears and curly white body, and tal:. ae is somewhat flea bitten about the feet. strayed or wes takea from Thomson & Reese's Restaurant on Menday. A sultabl- seward will be given fo7 tts return to 532 Penn. ave. jana — ee CALHOUN WHISKY! CALSaOUN WHISKY '!—THE SUBSCRI- bers have been appointed agents for the sz Of this celebrated WHISKY. Et is packed ita quart bottles, in casts of ene dozen euch. It is very eld and oily, and only needs to be tried to be aprreciated by ail lovers of a really pure and good article. For sale by SAM. BATON & CO, 319, cor. Pa. ave. and 7th street BMAVALVES. Now that times are so dull, and living *o high, Pray, what shall I do, and what sha)! { buy? Why — your meens—your »mall earnings foster, Eschew Butcher's meat, and ‘ive on the Oyster Bui, where shall | them, when the Potomac fs closed adil . And stern winter is bere with Lis frosts, and bis snows ’ Ab! never mind, that tho’ be should storm like a jan 13-6 Fury, You"!l always find them atSchwarze's € Drury god too, and fresé, tho’ brought from afar. For so you may read each day in the *‘ star” So come take my arm, we'll waik up and see, At 489 Eleventh street, one door above jan 14.203: MANUAL OF ETIQUETTE IN WASH- INGTON. —— MANUAL IS INDISPENSABLE TO embers and strangers ra ing ta Washington." Kvery Irdy end adn mos shcnid baveacopy Just publisned and for sale @t the Book St: {a the Capitol, and at the book - stores in Washington. dec 23-1m ee sa aediint GtAres —A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF men and boys’ Skates for sale. by &. K. LUNDY, No Is Bridge st , jau6-