Evening Star Newspaper, January 19, 1857, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Assiversarny Surrzr or THE CoLvwnia Trroerapnicat Society —According to pre- vious notice, the Col ia Typograpical Bo- ciety celebrated their Forty-second Anniver- sary by a supper at Coke’s on Saturday night last. Considering the short notice given him Coke bad accomplished wonders in the eatable line, and the tables were spread with ali those substantials and delicacies which please the eye and satisfy the hunger of mo-ta! ters not excepted. At 9 o'clock the guests and members of the Society entered the supper room and took their places at the tables. The President of the Society, Wm. M. Belt, Exq., occupied the head of the table, sapported on the right and left by the following invited guesta : Ben Per- ley Poore, 8. Yorke AtLee, L. A Gobright, C. 5. Noyes, Col. McNeir, H. Polkinhorn, James English, James F. Haliday, S W Glenn. A. B. Claxton, the officers of the Bookbinder’s Association, and others The Vie President of the Society, J. C. Franzoni, Esq , presided at the foot of the table C At the head of the room was noticeable the fine portrait of Franklin belonging to the So- ciety, which was tastefully draped with the ional flag. a euia’s nd was present, and contributed much to the epjoyments of the evening The substantials having been discussed and the cloth removed, letters were read from the following gentlemen, regretting their inability to be present, and congratulating the Society on its prosperity : Col = Tas Jacod Gideon, Esq , Hon W. W-. Seaton, George S Gideon, Esq , and Hon Joseph G: which, for want of space, we aro unable to publish. The letter from Col. Force enclosed the fol- lowing sentiment : , A Eres Press—A blessing only while it sus- tains good morals, encourages and defends trath, and inculoates the duty of obedience to the laws of the land. 7 Jacob Gideon, Esq , sent the following : The Columbia Typographical Society—May its future be as prosperous as its past has been. REGULAR TOASTS. 1. The rao bars Anniversary of the T. taphical Society —The pre- atom reste of union is developed in the lapse of years, and bids us balo with our gratitude the memory of its founders. _ 2. Benj Franklin—A true ‘ype ef the phi- losopher, the statesman, and the patriot ; the lightning’s hand trprinted his glories on th» broad sheet of the firmament This toast was responded to in finely con- ceived terms by T. C. Connolly, E-q, who described the neglected appearance of the grave of Franklin, as seen vn a pilgrimage to it, and warmly urged the erection by the typographical fraternity of a suitable monu- ment to his memory 3. The Art of Printing. the present Medium and enduring Record of Thought—The truths it at this day tmpresses upon the fragile leaf will be preserved thereon when the marble columns reared in honor of future heroes *ages and patriots shali have perished, or sur- vived the memory of their legends 4. The President of the United States—May each successive incumbent of this exalted sta- tion prove by his acts that ‘the Pen is migh tier than the Sword.” 2 5 The Printing Press—The Archimedean lever that nerves the world and distributes the blessings of 4aow/edze—the ablest advo- cate in the great cas of Liberty. 6. The Federal Usion—In the language of Washington to his army, ‘ Our success must depend on a firm union and a strict adherence to the general plan ”’ 7. The Authorsof America—In the arena of letters they have proven worthy champions of their country’s fame 8 The Constitution of the United States— Set up by wise and patristic foundert, im- posed on the hearts of the people, and locked ~p in their best affections 4 9 Labor and Capital—Equally essential in every department of industry The public welfare is endangered when the rights of either are invaded 10. The Declarativn of Independenes—Good standing matter—a proof sheet free from er- rors, and frst rate copy for the setters up of Republies 11 The Memory of our Deceased Brothers— Fresh and grateful asthe perennial flow of m in kind hearts that have and pure as the tears that have bedewed their graves 12. The Federal City—Founded by the im mortal Washington and honored with his name. May it soon emsrge from its magnifi- conce of distances, and become as magnificent in ite architectural and sylvan beauty. 13. Woman—May her virtues ever ocoupy more space than her skirts, and her faults be of a sma//rr type than her bonnet. TOASTS TO THE INVITED GUESTS. The Committee of Arrangements (through their chairman) proposed the following toasts, which elicited much applause : Hon. Rob’'t W. Johnson, of Ark . Chairman ef the Committee on Printing of the 3 A distinguished stetesman and legi may he coctinue to enlighten the people and benefit the craft, by his ‘+ motions to print °’ Hon. M. H. Nichols, Chairmen of the Com- mittee on Printing of the House—In revising our work he has justice fur bis gutde, and gives us a favorable specimen of bis ;usttfiea- tion. A. G. Seaman.—By his skill in the art, and correct taate, he has left no space to im- rove thestyle of public printing Long may Ee be permitted to wear the honors he has so successfally won Cornelius Wendell —As adversity could not depress, ro prosperity does not elate him. With arm beart end an open hacd he is ever ready to share his fat tates with the needy and to encourage industry May his form, well quoined in the chase of prosperity, peed no corrections when revised for the final edition Joseph Gales.—A bright ornament of “1 art preservative of all arts,’’ and one of the fathers of the American press Judge A © P. Nieholson—The V/a:on of the States and the [”xz0m of toiling typogra- phere have alike fcund him at critical periods taking « stand in defeuce of their rights, and at all times their consistent and unwavering friend ; may so good a sort never run out Col. W rf Seaton—A type of the old metal, which wears well: which neither breaks nor bends, yet ever leaves a good t mpression. W D. Wallach—The Scar is the first of references, and bis star is a daily cs’erishk of interesting notes to the tert of time and events. Responded to by Crosby Noyes of the Star, who claimed for tbat establishment the ssion of some of the very tallest, hand- somest, and fastest, of that proverbially good- Jooking, solid body of men—the printers of Washington John ©. Rives.—There is not on the ‘Globe ’ a nobler specimen of agentlemen. ‘ May his shadow never be les:.”’ George 8. Gideon.—A leaf trom a Ger- man text prayer book—the wore he is studied the better he is appreviated. May it be long before he is placed on the shelf in Time’s li- brary. Cal. John F. Carter—Exdeared to the pro- fession by bis gentlemanly deportment, we hail his presence with gratification asa co laborer in the caure of the “ Union " Heo John T. Towers—Honored as an ex- Mayor cf the metropolie, esteemed as a worthy member of the craft, w leome him to our festive board. a Samuel Yorke AtLee—The rising genera- tien, whom he has so nobly served in promo- ting the czuse of education im our city, will well ap, rove the respect and affection ever entertained fur him by his brethren of the *7posreptic art ir. ArLee responded in some eloquent re- marks, in which the value of the common echool system—a subject nearest the epeaker's heart—was warmly touched upon. Mr At- Lee, before resuming his ceat, salled up Mr ¥. Jeffereon, of the City Councils Mr Jefferson expreseed his embarrassment in replying to the call, as from the natare of his avocations, setting up or translating other "s thoughts, be was never presumed e any thoughts «f his own. Mr.J, notwithstanding bis modest disclaimer, pro- ceeded to give some very telling and neers: priate off-hand remarks, in the course of whicb. imeelf red for rged that the man who to be @ good practical printer, is pi other positions fu life! He was tobe rash enough on this occasion to break rule against divulging State secrets and tell them that if be had not been himself a practical printer, he should not now occupy @ place in the Btate ‘aj. Poore—Who is not a ‘* poor = ?: protany: Ge the world a proof that a ‘pearl of great price’ by his wheel- barrow exploit, which his fellow craftsmen re- gard as nonpareit. The Major responded in his happiest style, making some pon ae at toaae Seaman bes Congress who trea‘ ie press disparaging! in Slats debate: told goees 08 ital motos, and kept the assemblage in the best of humors wh nau “Pue'ethes bea de“ The Bookbinders of Washington—We greet the presence of some of them here as an index that they are still bownd to us by clasps of fraternal feeling. Responded to by the President of the Book- binders’ Association; and by J. CO. McGuire, Esq , who that if printers follow “ the art preservative of all arts,’’ the kookbinders may claim for their art that it is preservative even of printing A B. Claxton—Though temporarily away | from his stand, we still find him sitring with us on our festive oecasions: ‘‘ May his shadow never be less;’’ and long may he Mr. Ciaxton rose and speech, which he averred he had found on his way to the festival, and which he presumed some typo had prepared for delivery on the occa- sion, and had lost it on the way. Mr. Claxton proceeding to read it, it turned out to be a very good one, and much sympathy was ex- pressed for the unfortunate loser by the com- any. e A Gobright, Esq.—An apt r/ustration of what the press and the telegraph together can do: May he continue to go bright in his ure fal career. Mr. Gobright said he had not been co for- tunate as bis friend Claxton in finding — body's speech, but if any one had a speec! which they did not mean to use, he would be obliged tothem for the loan of it. Mr. G. proceeded to give tome interesting reminir- cencies of past celebrations of the ety. James English, E:q.—Upright as a man, ac- complished as a printer, he is a proof that even in Washington “ Worth makes the man, and want of it the fellow.” Responded to briefly and humorously by MStaj MeNcic—The Nestor of th pograph aj McNeir—The Nestor of the ty; phi- cal profession, and the accomplished editor: Long may his presence encourage the younger _—— of the craft to imitate his worthy ex- ample. Major McNeir, in response, expressed the gratification it gave him to meet the members of a Society which he had long held in high estimation. He claimed to have given to the Society one of its distinguished members, the lamented W. W. Curran. Thos. C. Connolly—Tho schoolmaster, prin- ter, editor and agriculturalist. May he suc- ceed best in bis last undertaking Mr Connolly, having in brief but felicitous terms responded to this sentiment, read an ode, written for the occasion by Thomas S Donoho, Esq , which was received with great applause. James F. Haliday—An ex-President of the Columbia Typographical Society. He hasnever failed to deserve the confidence reposed in him by his fellow crafismen. Mr. Haliday in responding to this sentiment paid a touching aud beautifully conceived tribute to the memory of cherished members of the Society who have passed from Earth. In allusion to the rapid flight of time he said he had hoped fo yeee for a young man on this occasion, but hardly thought it worth his while to attempt it, now that he saw an old appren- tice of his (Mr. Belt) presiding at the head of the table. S. W_ Glenn, Esy.—The printer turned player: Having left tne box of stars, may he prove a@ star to the dozas. - Glenn proposed in lieu of a speech to give a Datch story, which he proceeded to do in bis usual irresistable manner. A number of spirited volunteer toasts were given, for which we have not space to-day. A number of songs capitally sung by Mr. Glenn, Mr Clark, Mr. AtLee, Mr. Penman and others added infinitely to the zest of the entertzinment The festivities were continued until mid- night with unabated enjoyment he ser are was indeed a perfect success, passing off with not a single occurrence calcu- lated to interrupt the felieity of the occasion Surrgsowian Lectures —The lecture of Friday night was by Prof Benjamin Peirce, of Cambridge, Mase; subject: *- The National Universe, considered as a machine, as a work of art, and as the manifest work of God ;’ being the first of a series upon ‘' Potential Phyaics.”” he audience was a large one, and we no- ticed not a few of the juveniles, who have listened so delightedly to the humorous, anec- dotal lectures of Dr Morris upon Entomology, and who we guess were taken a little aback by the scholar like and slightly transcendental effort of Professor Peirce We heard one littlo jos be old ask bis maternal parent if ae ow tential physics”’ was ~‘ castor oil and such ?”’ Premising that we cannot expect from the geometer those graces of wit and sentiment which charm a popular audience, Prof Peirce went on to say, that these are in nature the three worlds of science, poetry and religion ; that while there are narrow-minded men in each who have no life but in the world they live in, there are others—scientifis men, poets, and holy men of God, who can rise to a sense of the claims of the others. In the actual world we find no arbitrary division of the three. Every where we see inter mingled development of science, marks of beauty, motives to devotion. This union of intellect, religion and beauty is shown in mytholog;; which, (mythology) despise it as wo will, affords the strongest argument for natural theology that can be found. The vedas of the despised Hindoos, those old bovks, written @ f sete years before the time of Moses, recognized the existence of a Supreme ing, who waa the soul of the univer-e, all- wise, all powerfal and existing through all time. The lecturer proceeded to read numerous extracts from the Hindoo Vedas in corrobora- tion of this sta'ement. That this was an an- terior revelation is di-proved by the clear, striking defects found mixed up with these passages Thus an almost Pantheistic belief was expressed in these books ; a belief in our absorption in Deity afterdeath. The antiquity of the Vedas is proved by the fact of the mer- tion in them of the polar star. In all ancient literature no reference is made to a po ar till you go back to the time of the pyramids. It is not mentioned once even in the Uld Testa- ment. In fact there was no polar star from 2,500 years before the birth of Christ until about three centuries ago. Twenty-five or thirty five hundred years before the birth of Christ there was a polar star (act the present — star) and as this star is mentioned in the edas they must have been written at least one thousand years before the timo of Moses The facts connected with the history of this belief in one God and ita declension first to the worship of light, and finally to the Worship of various idols, were deemed of importance by the lecturer in showing the true bearing of the first chapter of Genesis. The scientific teachings of this chapter were of comparatively little value to its religious teachings At the time Moses wrote, the Jews were in bondage, and naturally had imbibed from the idolatrous Egyptians views antagce- nistic to the true belief: and the aim of Moses wasto bring them back to the true belief. The Egyptians worshipped light. Their three highest Seities were Morning, Evening, and the Sun. Naturally, Moses taught that light Was not an Np of worship, for God created it Did not Mosee, in peeartie of ‘Morning and Evening,” have especial reference to the Egyptian gode? The firmament, the earth, the ocean, the sun, the moon, all worshipped under different names by the pagans, were all declared by Moses to have been created by God, and were consequently not objects of worship. Thus Moses struck a blow at once at all the ancient philosophy and ancient mythology Cuickgen SteaLine —James Shields and bis wife, colored, were arrested by offixer Keese for stealing a number of chickens from the premises of Me Bondinot Thechickens were taken alive, but were killed and off-red for t Saturday morning. The po nme oa reed Seles iendle dard and committed to jail for court Tas Wasarxaton timore Arserican says: “Mr. James Crutchett, one of our most en- Lat fs citizens, has entered into acontract with Col. John A Washington, proprietor of the Mount Vernon estate, for several thousand spare timber trees on the original landg be- longing to General Washington. Mr. Crut- chett bes fitted up, near the railroad depot, a spacious manufactory with steam power and a large. number of lathes, and other machine- ty, for the purpose of conv: these trees into mementoes of the Father of his Country. He will shortly commence the manufacture of canes, picture frames, &o , the former will be fae similes of that used by Gen. Washington. ‘‘ Each article will be stamped and war- ranted of Mount Vernon wood, accompanied by certificates of Col Washington and the = of this city. As the present proprietor of Mount Vernon has bound himeelf to sell no wood to others than Mr. Crutchett for several years to come, the public may rest assured that all articles, if any should be in the mar- ket, are spurious unless accompanied by a certificate from the parties named, and by Mr. C.’s own signature ”’ Wasutxetox Crrcvs.— The next grand equestrian performance at this establishment will be on Friday night next, for the clown’s benefit, Jim M. » When all the equestrian efforts of the jon will be surpassed. The novel entipodean feat of walking on the ceil- ing head downward will be introduced. The efforts and popularity of this famous jester deserves a full house, and will doubtless equal his most sanguine expectations. A grand afternoon and night performance will also be given on Saturday, for which great preparations are making. Passace Tateves.—Saturday, one of this class of the fancy was arrested by Officer Boas for entering the dwelling of Mr Emery and stealing from the passage a pair of gloves be- longing to Dr. Howard — The Doctor had gone to visit a patient, and left his gioves in the Lea it the prisoner, who is a tinker, named ames Q’Connell, went in appropriated the gloves, and walked off. Upon searching him, @ pillow case with a worked border, and a shawl were found upon him. He was sent to jail by Justice Goddard. Arrest.—On Saturday, officer W. A. Boss arrested a German named Henry T. Koss upon a charge of larceny of goods belonging to Mr. R. Farnham. The prisoner was taken before Justice Goddard and committed to jail. The officer. after an industrious search, suc- ceeded in finding a large lot of goods, consist ing in part of gold pencils, port monnaies, pocket knives, combs, fc. Some have been ental, eriany of the remaining articles ean easily be identified by private marks upon ‘ Pp P ALNost a Finr—Acctpgnt.—About twelve o’clock Thursday night, some person attempt- ed to fire a back building belonging to Mr. Josiah Essex on I, between Sixth and Seventh streets, by placing fire between the weather boards and plastering It was diecovered in time to prevent a serious conflagration by gentlemen in the vicinity. While they were at work subduing the fire one of them using an axe accidentally struck Captain J. H. God. dard on the hand and split one of his fingers. Rospery —On Saturday evening, about six o’chock, some daring thief entered the board. ing house of Mrs Beck, (Star Buildings.) whilst the boarders were at supper, and stole therefrom two overcoats and a hat. the ptop- erty of two'gentlemen boarders ne of the coats stolen was a double cozt, and may lead to the detection of the thief from its singular appearance, and from the fact that there are not more than two of the kind in the city. Inacacrat Baus Buiwpixg —The commit- tee to prepare a suitable saloon for the grand bail on the 4th March next. have determined to construct it at the west end of the City Hall and extend it to Fifth street The length is to be 280 feet; width, 63; height. 24. The supper room will be equal in length, and 20 feet wide. Tho managers aro exerting them- selves to make a truly grand affair & Fing.—About ten o'clock this morning, one of the servants rooms in the National Hotel took fire and caused cunsiderable excitement in the hotel, songs it was extinguished with- out considerable damage to the property. The firemen deserve to be applauded for their ef- forts, they were promptly on the spot with their heavy apparatne, having dragged it from their engine houses through the snow drifts. Serious Assautt —Watchmen Neitz and Davis arrested a man named John Higgins, last Saturday, for an assault and battery on a boy named Norris The attack was made with an axe, and Norrie had his head and hand cut. Justice Donn committed the prisoner, in defaulgof security for court. Isqugest.—On Friday, a man named Jobn Biggs died suddenly at his home, on the Island His friends seat for the Coroner to hold an in- quest, which was done, but the jury could not determine what was the particular cause of death, and returned a verdict according to the facts elicited. First ARRIVAL From GroRvetows.—This morning at 12 o'clock, a siedge of the Union line of omnibusses drawn by eight horses, passed our office on its way to the Capitol, be- ing the firet vehicle that passed over the street from Georgetown. Accipsst.—On Saturday, some persons were amusing themselves by wrestling, in the Sev- enth Ward One of them, name! Balt had his leg broken by the sport. Ho was rc- moved to his home by his friends. Postroxement.—The ball of the Franklin Fire Company, announced fur to night, has been postponed until further notice, as will be seen by an advertisement in another colump. Tar Formation of the singing classes of Mr. Irving, at Temperance Hall, has been post- poned until Monday evening next, in conse- quence of the inclemency of the weather. Wartca Retvurns.—Jas. Clagett, (colored,) disorderly, fined $5 and costs; Jos J. H. Hill, do., do.; George Summers, do , do. MAKKIED At Albany, N.Y, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. Mr Pitkin, WILLIAM B. GALE, Esq., of Marlborough, Mass, to ANNA, daughter of Nicholas Quackenbush, of Washington, D © ORD, On the 16th instant, WM. SMITH, in the 29th year of bis age. His friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend bis funeral from the residence of his brotter, Geo. B. Smith, corner of 34 and N streets south, on Wednesday at 2 o’clock * On the 18th instant, ADELINE HOWELL, daughter of Sidney und Mary J. DeCamp, aged years and 3 months. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully Invited to attend her fuaer-l from the residence of her father, 251 Penn. avenue, ‘fo-Morrow at 3 o'clock On Sunday morning, the 19th tastant, RLLEN DUNNEL, aged 6 years and 4 months, daughter o! Barton Key ug! Js, cr np, de. preparation @ test for the pest twenty years, and now aud ever will stand unrivalled. for by ali druggists throughout the United & Provinces. Weeus & Ports, lot t, Ruston, Whole sale Agents. 4). itwax, Wasuington, Special Agent jan 16-iw Ira. B. SUMPTION. and cured by the Ganvwnn’s ier: ar —Asthma! Bronchith r “ils that tleah is eted m'racles, No. 164 Washington street, Bos sale by W. H. Gtimaa, Charles . D. Gilmaa, and by Droggiete xen- Jan 13—1w, Pye re. Weeks & Potte: ton, General Agents. Fo Stott, Naira & Palm rally. strength aud life pervade jen. Kvery dose maker the blood erves Commence tu theertertes and terminete ‘These pili, ae a first effect, act npon are terial blood, Increasing the circulation, by which {impurities are deposited in reins, and they throw off snch colleo- which orgao, by the rst used, the piile may occasion griping, an Patient feal worse ; this must be borue with for the good to come afterwards 'No great good Is often ach‘eved without some troable in tts attainment, aud this rale applies to the recovery of health. These symptoms only occur where the body hes long siraggled ander a load of impure, tenacions humore. A consecutive use for a few daye will eatisty the most unbelieving of the great good the pills are doing. The directious should be carefally sindied. If wuderstond and fellowet, saith and vigor will, 12 « matority of case, be ge- oured by the use of RRAND BETH" Sold st 28 cents per box at 43 Candi sires, Brandreth 3 by T. W. Dyott & New ¥ Sons, 183 north usic Soot sire, Peadeiydis, not v7 weston Aalre gee jen 1- correspondent of the Bal- ° U7"Brewn’s Bronchial Troches.—« We have found them of great service in allaying Bronchial Irrite- Mon, aod ta subduing Hoarseness produced by Col a> ‘Teal favor to Vheca."—Zion's Herald. “We comment them te the ot troubled "with adectous of eae faea cs otters, who At For we ro a '—Christien Watch by all | JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent. ' U7, important te the Ladies!_Dr. Du FONGO'S FEMALE PILLS. —The combination of Togredt- j the perfectly harmless. Their efficacy and arteing from cold, exposure of any canses; snd may be used euccessfully as Preventive. Cail upon the agent, and get « Circalar for particulars tres. with fall directions. Sold whol retail by OH OTT, Drnggist, P. . ist, Penneyl ran: Saunt» ALTE, 628 Beventh street, W sahingto and B. 8. T. OISSEL, Georgetown ; to whom al! on ast sent conddentially, by mall, jollar. box; tocounterfeltt: Is for fea-tf For Sale and Rent. R RENT—A GROCERY STORE AND House attached, in a wholesome and good locality. The Store is now doing good business. Any person wishi: fora good business stand and cheap house and store, would do well to call at this office for further par iculars. jan Diw* ence termnencttstebhnnt stiasmnecttee sedi VERY DESIRABLE FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—The subscriber has for rent a very comfortable and well furnished House on E street, in the immediate vicinity of the Post Of- fice Department, which will belet toa satisfactory tenant Immediate possession siven Anexrel- lent Cook is at p:esent engaged at the House, and can be reteined by the nm renting Apply to JAS C. McGUIRE, Auction and Commission Merchant. jan 17 3t ee Fez RENT.—ON M STREET, BETWEEN ‘2th and 13th streets. a desirable three-story Brick House, with a Pump of gocd Water in the yard, and Stabling for carriase and horses, In- quire atthe next House, No. 4f1 jan 17-40 OR RENT—A DESIRABLE STORE, with Dwelling attached, No 510 Penn. ave- nue, north side, @d door we:t of Adams & Co's Express Office; a ocod location for a Shoe, Cigar, or eeown Inquire at the Auction House of Mr. CROWN. corner of Sth street and Penn. ave- nue, or at 416 6th street, between F and 6. jan 17-%* ee Fo RENT —THE STORE-ROOM RE- cently cecupied by E. M. Rew, Merchant Tail © 516 7th street, immediately opposite the office of the National Intelligencer. For terms, apply next door toGKO. W GOocHR AN, Cigarand Tobacco Denier. jan 16-tf Ss ota cinectrsecacsinen oll ne 0 LET—THE COTTAGE FRAME H on N street north, between 14th and !5:h streeets west. Rent 810 per month Enquire of J.P. Hilton, Lith street, near Pennsylvania ave- nue, No 460), J.P. HILTON, Jan 15 lw Fe RENT—A COMFORTABLY FUR- nixhed two-story Brick House on H sweet, near 18th Address Box 12 Star Office jan 13 lw if bbl LARGE ROOMS SUITABLE FOR GENTLEMEN TO BE KRENTED.—They also, can be Hoarded in the house if desired Apply to THOS PO'TENTINI, No 279 Penn. avenue, sonth side. deci7 OR RENT.—THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of the House over the Leather Store cf Mr, J. C. SHAFER, opposite the National Thea tre. Inquire on the premises. dec 10-cotf R SALE OR RENT.—THAT DESIRA- ble residence on F street, between 20th and 2ist, for the zat Gotan hee occupied by the late 3 M. Chubb, Esq. Possession given immedi. ately. Inquire of RIGGS & CO au 12-eotf OR RENT—ONE PARLOR AND CHAM- ber with another small bedroom joining to- one, neatly furnished and very conveinent are for rent. Pennsylvania avenue, opposite W illards’ Hotel, No 215. Apply at the premises. jan 14 eott® eens FOR SALE—INTENDING TO cuitivate a gt ed farm, the subscriber wil! sell the farm in Alexandria county, Virginia, on which he has resided for the past seven years. It contains 51 acres, and {s situated near Balls ~ Roads, 3% miles from the Georgetown Aqueduct, and 6 milrs from both Washington and Alexan- dria. There ere upon it a comfortable and weli- arranzed dwelling house, containing six rooms, with front and back covered porticos, the former 38 by 12 feet; a kitchen; a comfortab'e house for sezvants or farm bands; a large and convenient barn, with stabling for six horses and as many cows, and an ample cistern (attached tothe barn;) @ root cellar under the bern, to hold 2,000 bushels of roots for market or stock feeding; ice house; spring house; smoke house; corn house; a stone market root house, and a store house. Also, a good dairy near the homestead door, frem the never failing spring of which water is obtained for all the requirements of the occupants. ‘Ti.ere isals> cn tbe place an orchard of more than a thousand thrifty trees of different plantings, con- sisting of the choicest varieties of peaches, ap- ples, pears, (dwarf and standard,) cherries and uinces. At present fourteen acres are seeded down to wheat and rye; six in t!mothy, (ylelding an avevage of at least two tons per acre.) four ina market garden; four in clover; twelve ready to be put in corn and oats in the spring, and eleven in wood, of which there ls an ample supply for all the purposes of the place. This farm has been cult. vated with care and is very productive. no pains having been spared to render it remuner- ative, and to make it complete in all its appoint- ments. For a deziry man and market garden farmer, of a nursery man, or for the country rr dence of a person doing business In either neig boring city who prefers a place already in all respects highly improved it {s superior to any © her now for s2'e Also, THE BLADEN FARM, (60 ecres) situ- ated within les than a quarter of a mile of the Columbia and Leesburg turepikes, the former leading to Washington, and the latter to Alex- andria This place ts in the Immediite v'cinity of Balley’s » Koads (in Alexandria crunty, Va .) and is ahour six miles from both cities named above. It has upon It an orchard of about 350 choice Peach trees, must of them lately set out, a dwel- ling-honse that can be made comfortable fora farmer's family at small cost, some stabling, and one of the finest springs in a'} this repion of country. There is wood enongh upon the tract for its necessities. There is no better soil within thirty miles of Weshington than that of this Bia- den place; ny snch place that can be ren- dered remunerative at less cost by pers atten- tion; the land being in fine heart et this time. For terms for either or both these farms, which will bs made to suit the times, tg Aes dec 29. W. D. WALLACH, Star Office. A UIGE TES COUNTRY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.—The subscriber has for sale a desirable Country Residence, about a mile and a quarter distant from the Post Oifice, in a north- easterly direction, on Boundary street, between 6th and 7th streets eust. The lot consists of about two acres of ground, and Is ina bigh state of cultivation. The house is of frame, nearly new, and posses- ses many conveniences not usual In a country res!- dence. te is forty-three teet front and thirty-three deep, with a two-story kitchen attached. The situation is elevated, perfectly healthy, and commands 2 fine view of the city and surround- ing country. elonging to lS are a stable, car- riage-house and wood-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 jan 3-3w WM STICKNEY. OR RENT.—THAT LARGE AND AIRY House on Pena 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 Imm Tately Inquire of A. HOOVER & SON, south side of Penn. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. oc 30-t£ ~ FRAS THANKS A GEREROUS ‘¢ public for the liberal and increasing patron- age Le met with the past year, and especially thove kind friends who, as cccasion offered, have dr. p ped a word inhis favor. His motto is Onward, and the coming year he bd pe 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. BIVALVES. Now that times are so dull, and a yg high, Pray, what shall | do, and what shall | buy ’ Why husband, your means—your small earnings Rechew Butaher’s meat, and Live on the Oyster But, a I get them when the Potomac Is And dem winter Is here with bis frosts, and bis Ah! neon ated, that tho’ he should storm likea Youth anzays find them at Schwarze’s § Drury, esh, tho’ brought from afer. Paras eamey aad each day in the * Star.’’ So come take my arm, we’ll waik up and see, At 489 Eleventh street, one door above Ki. jan 14-003: Se ee G. METZEROTT HAS NOW ON Ww. hand four Second-hand /’ianos., ‘Two for $50, one for $75, and one for $100. Alsoa stook of New Pianos a lowest factory pi 5 Mi Depot, corner 11th street and Penn. ave. AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. A RARE CHANCE TO SECURE A Vain. able Business Stand and a Profitable -—The un ned intending to en- g*ge in other business, sell, at public auction. on FRIDAY EVENING, January 334, at 4 o'clock, ‘nthe premises, his leasehold (which bas ten six months to run) on that valu- able property on the norih side of Penn avenue, between 12th and 13:h streets, occupied by him successfudy asa Restaurant and Eating-House. An excellent Dwelling is attacbed to the Restau- rant, rendering the property desirable as a resi- —— stand for any other business if pre- Persons desiring to examine the premises ma: do so by callin, = the subscriber. 4 ‘erms of sie: One-fourth cash; the residue in 1.2, or 3 vears, for satisfactorily secured notes jan 19 HENKY KUHL. JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auct. a Rantrch inseam Esra SALE.—On THURSDAY the January, 1557, at 43 o'clock pm., in front of the premises, by ‘virtue of a deed of trust to me, dated —! ~o 1604 and recorded in 77, folios 45, &e land records of Weshington county,’ Dlowee ur Pomme trae a. aoe S39, having a ront on West of 15 feet 9 1) 75 feet on G street south. i Terms cash All conveyances at the cost of the purchaser. J. H GODDARD, frustee jan 17-3t&as A GREEN, Avet’r. eee By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers | Pape elated AND HOUSEHOLD EF fects at Auction. —-On WEDNESDAY MORNING, Janvary 2ist at 10 o'clock, we will se'l, at the residence of Mr. W 8. Clary, No 1°98 H street between Ith and 1ith, a general as- sortment of Honse-furnishing Articles. We name ia Une Piano Forte and Stool Mahogany Sofa. spring seat Chairs and Rockers oi Cottage Set. W ardrobe, and Rocker Mahogany centre, side, and card Tables Do — Hat Rack, Hall Lam Do —_ Bureaus, Mirrors, ann Vases Single and double Bedsteads and Mattresses Feather Beds and Bedding, Curtains and Shades Cane and wood-reat Chairs and Rockers ‘Threc-ply, Ingrain, and other Carpets Excellent Cook Stove, Parlor Stoves Delf, Crockery, and Glassware With » general assortment of Kitchen Requisites. Terms: $25 and under, cash ; over that amount a credit of sixty and nirety days, for notes satis- factorliy endozsed, bearing Interest WALL, BARNARD & CO., Aucti neers — By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers ARGE ASSORTMENT OF FREKCH German, and American Paintings and Envg-avings. Lithographs. &c., at Auction. On MONDAY EVENING January 19th, com- mencing at 6% o'clock, we will sell, at Store Room und r Browns’ Hotel. 2 venera! variety cf Religious, Historical, Political, and Comte En- ravings, Lithographs, Peintings, &c., ir very neat assortment and which will pos be 80:4 without reserve Sale positive. WALL, BARNARD & CU, Auctioncers. Fa a Ee ae eee a By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers. EW AND SEUCND-HAND CARRIA- gesat Ancti —Ua TUESDAY MORN- uu {rout of our Wareroom (Haslup & Weeden’s building, coruer of C and 9.b streets, we will seil-— 1 a Carria e, new and of the very best ait 1Pbeton, new, dnished very handsomely, and suitable for a physiclin 1 second-hand Ciarence Carriage, built by Hook & Co ,of tbis city This is a very handsome vehiele, and in first-rate order 1 eecord band Kocaawey, in first-rate order ; bullt lightand strong — it bas been used but very short time, and is as 200d as new, Terms : One-feurth cash ; the remainder in 30, 60, and ") days, for notes satisfactorily eadoised, and bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO, jan 16-dts Auctioneers. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. o 1ON SALE OF A VALUABLE Let ef Old and New Misceilaneeus Books d Engravings.—On WED WN Day, THUBSDAY, and FRIDAY EVENINGS, January 2lst, 7d, and 23d, at the auction rooms, i shall sell, at6 o’elock precisely, a most desire- ble collection of old ard new London Books, En- gravings,&c Tre sale will commence witha choice collection of Architectural Works, Boots on Industory and Mecbanics fingin«cring, &c., which will be followed by a collection of various aid and new Londen and Americyn publications, amongst which we direct atteation to Mr Ken- ney’s indian Tribes, Cyc epedia of Arts and &cl- ence, 13 vols . ito, Niles’s Kegister, &c. The sale wiil be terminated by a fice collection of Engravings, Lithographs, &c , from Lumley, Landon &c ‘Tertas cash. jin 16-dts jan 17-dts jen 17 2t JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. CRNITURE AND HUUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—-On THURS- DAY MORNING, January, 23d at 10 o'clock, at the residence of J. A Sheehan. on 4th street be- tween Indiana avence and north E street, I shall seil all bis Furniture and Effects, comprising— Rosewood Boudoir, Pisno Forte and Stool Superior Mahogany Sofa, Rockers, ard parlor Chairs Ma:ble-top Centre and Sofa Tables Mehogany Cara, Dining, and side Tables Gilt frame picrand mantel Glasses Cane and Wi: dsor Chairs, Lounge Walnut Whatnot, fancy Chairs Damask and Lace Curiains, hedes Mahogany French ard Cottage Bedsteads Corled batr and husk Mattresses Feather Beds, Bolste s, and Pillows Dressing and plain Bureaus, Wardrobes Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses Superior Brusseis, three-ply, and other Carpets Stair Carpet, Rugs, Oli Cloth, &c Grenite Dinner Ware, China Tea Set Siiver-piated Castors, Table Cutiery Glassware, Crockery-were, Fire Irons Excelent Cooking and cther Stoves Together with a penera assortment of Housebold and Kitche: Regui-ites Terms: $25 end under, cash; over that suma credit of 60 sod 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bea:ing interest jan l6-d JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auct. i hime HUHKSES, VEHICLES, AND UTH- er Merchandise beretofore sold on the square at the correr of 7th street and the Avenne will te discontinued and hereafter sold in front of our store Cc. R.L.CROWN & CO., jan Hw Auctioneers. MANUAL OF ETIQUETTE IN WASH- INGTON, HIS MANUAL 13 INDISPENSABLE TO Members of Congress and strangers sojourn- ing In Wasbington. Every Irdy end gentleman should have acopy. Just published and for saie at the Book Stand In the Capitol, and at the book- stores In Washington. dec 23-I1m MUSICAL CARD. ROF. J. EK SCHEEL RESPECTFULLY inforins the musical community of Wasbing- ton and Georgetown, that bis professional! services may be engsged for Private Parties, Solrees, &c He basa ready supply of the most fashionable European and Ameritan Music Any additional instrument furnished if desired References —Gov Seward, Col. Cooper, &e. Orders left at his residence, No. 462 11th street, or at W. G. Metzerctt's Music Store, will be promptly attended to. jan 16-3t¢ New Yorx, 28th December, 1856 EAR SIR:—-IN ANSWER TO YOUR order received a few days since, we have this day shipped to you one of our finest finished, sweetest toued Pianos This beautiful tostru- ment is full seven octaves, serpentine mouldings, and octagon carved legs, ard manvfactured from the best ma erlals, and the rosewood part cannot be surpassed. We take great pleasure in warrant- {og and guaranteeing this Piano to you, and bave no doubt you will meet with ready sale for it. Yours traly, A & H Gaxruie& Co. x ‘Third avenue To Jobn F. Ellis, Wash!Ington, D.C This magnificent Pleno, one of the best and prettiest ever sent south from this celebrated es- tablishment, Js now on free exhibition at our store and will be sold upon reasonable terms. Also on hand, the largest stock in this city of Pianos from Hallet Davis & Co., Boston; Mason & Hamlin’s Meledeons, and all kinds of Musical Instruments. Old Pianos taken tn exchange for new. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa ave., near 10th st TELEGRAPH NEWS. BY HOUSE PRINTING TELEGRIPR. ABRIVAL OF TRE STEAMER AMERICA® . Three Days Later frem Eurepe. ALI = RY Ameren, from I 19 — conan ‘ere lastnight. Her intelligence is aurea The news of the attack upon Canton by the British is fully confirmed. The Americans had also been ste er dp eroweds the sloop of-war Porte- mow! av! estro: consequence — inaatt to the poled eh e ress of Pari = factorily. “The Swiss didieahiy & clening cp. sales of ten days were 25 000 bal: Flour was steady. 3d_, and corn Le, Provisions were dull. Consols for account closed a) 945944. The bullion in the Bank of Eng! had de. creased £283 000, The Storm in Philadelphia. Pmuapetpata Jan. 19.—The storm here esterday and last night was past desoriptiop. The weather was intensely cold The drifts in the neighborhood of the city were in come instances ten and twelve feet in height A woman and child were found frozen to leath in a milk wagon, vear the Market street brilge. A women was also fiosen to death in twe Nineteenth Ward The snow cont nves fa ling, as it bas done fcr the last twenty-four hours. The Storm in Ba!timore. _ Bautiworsg, Jan. 19:h —Snow has been fall- ing all night, with a violent gale are heavy drifte in some laces from six to ten feet deep, and the snow on a level is about two feet in depth. The streets are im: le for vehicles’ The thermometer is 14 d: above sero. The train which left Wash last night, arrived at about 7 o clock this moraing — New York Markets New Yor«, Jan. 17 ‘lour has advanced; sales of 1 700 bbis.; State $6.30a$6.55 South- ern $7a$7 30 Wheat teods upward; sales of 4,500 bust - el:; holders demand an advance of 3c. Corn has advanced; sales of 20,000 bushels; mixed T5e. Pork is better; mees $21. Beef is firm; re- pecked Chicago $15. Lard is buoyant at 13c V izky is has advanced; Ohio 300. es. Wheat had advenncd Financial. New Yor«, Jan. 19 —Stocks are firmer but dull. Chicago and Rock Island 963; Cumber- land Coal Co Lilivois Central shares 122); do bonds 973; Michigan Southern 874; New York Cent: al 922; ee ey he road 814; Car- on Co. 23+: Virginia 6's 90; Missouri 6’s 843. Sterling exchange is dall JEWELRY! FINGER KINGS, EAR RINGS, BROOCH. és, Brecelets and Chains; Breast, Cuff, Col- lar and Chem'sette Pins; Studs, Sleeve Buttons, and Jewelry in sets, with diamonds and pearis, incameo Florentine, Roman, and Goldstone; Mosaic, Leva, Coral, Onix, Opal, Jet, Gold, En- amel, &c., of the best gold and materials ; war- ranted as represented, and of prices which chal lenge competition Bridal Sets, precious stones, &c., made or set to order. Clocks from $2to $40 each, at “Td LAKES,” Fancy Barear, 50) Pa avenne A Watchmaker and Jeweler wanted. jan 13-Iw CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCH MAKER, N°; Mik STAERT, S1GN OF THE LARGE and small Watch with Chain, near necro ton’s Periodical Depot, corner of Peansy! avenue and 4¥ street. WATCHES, JEWELRY SILVER WARE. WATCH REPAIRING, &. Chronometers, Repeating Watches, Duplex, Maatle Clocks, Lever, Jewelry, and Hor zontal, Silver Ware Musice!, and REPAIRED. JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE made to order. 17” Removed from 370 Fean’aavenue, Browns Hotel, to the above location “ee nov 24-ec3m C. WARRINER. TO CON FECTIUN s. ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UN- til the Ist day of ebrusry next for the exclu- sive privilege of selling co ‘tlonery and other refreshments (except gone | drinks) at the third Exhibition of the Metropolitan M. ‘ice’ Institute, to be opened on the 24 and close about the 30th of March next. ‘The bidder must jee to fit up the space allot - ted to him inacreditabie style and in harmony with the geneial decoration of the hall. He must also give satisfactory evidence of bis ability to furnish articles of the best qualitv Address the unde: signed , Superintendent of the Exhibition, at his office, 401 F s‘reet. cor of 7th. ai 7-eotFebl CHAS.F STAN RY gten Veteripary ‘253 D st. bet. 13% and i4tn sts., south of Pa. ave., JNO GKEGSON, PROPRIETOR, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London. {7 Horses examined as tosoundness, &o. jan 13-1m ite CREAM At 37% Cents Per Quart. OTELS, BOARDING-HOUSES AND others will find it much cheaper and better than they make it. Fairs and other benevolent entertainments can have It at less price, at the PENNSYLVANIA DEPOT, jan 3-Im®* Corner F and 12th streets. ‘W DRUG STORE. HE SUBSCRIBERS RESPECTFULLY informs their frieads and the public that they have entered into copartnershi| i 4 forthe purpore of conducting the DRUS and APUTHECARY busizess, and have taken the store on the corner of 7th and H streets. They bave just o| an exceilent assortment of FRESH DRUGS, MEVICINES, FANCY AR- TICLES, and PERFUMERY. Physicians’ Prescriptions carefully compound - ed, in the most scientific manner, at all hours of the day or night. TYSON & SHOEMAKER, jan 5-eo2tw Pharamaceutists. CARD. ~ SAAC HERZBERG. LICENSED PAWNBROKER, WIIl loan $10,009 in sums to rult, on any articles of value No 429 Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 1% streets. jan 7-ec8m* HOW ITF IS DONE. 7& CATCH AND OPEN OUR OYSTERS to day, express them to Washb- ington that night, ard bave them on! pes the next morning fresh, pure, and lucsious Why will vou buy scalded OYSTERS being bawked about the streete for days, when you can Et these for the same A SCHWARZE & DRURY, jeal5 eo3t 489 11th street, 2d door above E. 2) REWARD WILLBE PAID FOR the apprehension of my Servant Man, FRANK BOOTH, who left home on Toursday, the 15:h instant. He isa bright mulatto, about thirty-@ve years old, five ft five or six inches in belght, full black whiskers, which he will no doubt takeoff, of a sullen coun- tenance when spoken to He |s well acquainted in Washington, and is no doubt lurking there at this time, particularly left the neighborh a few weeks since, by name jutler a 1 will give the above reward for the a) sion of oad Servant no matter where . = vided be is secured in juil so tbat I get again. WM. a. GWYNN, Ba. jan 17 eotFebi Piscataway, Ma. METROPOLITAN FLOURING MUL. arte corner of 12th street and the Camal, S NOW BARRELLING, AS WELL AS paging, A ae grades of Fipur, vis: EXT RS MILY AND EXTRA SUPERFINE. The flour from this mill is admitted to be unsur- passed. ORN MEAL Isof a superior quality, and orth more. he couatmer than any einer offered market 1m orders promptly attended to. jan 17-e03t Fn epee eee eee PARIS P.: “LUM HATS. Tvtcamsht A ”? an involce of Gen- establishment ville & Poumaroux, who seuives tre firet-class medals at the late Exposi- beautiful assortment of Children’s FAN ly BEAV ER BATS, for Missesor Boys.