Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1857, Page 3

|] AvrekTewEN TS SHOCLD BE LEFT AT THE Orrice SY wwecre otcoct, N\ OTAERWiew THEY wAT NOT APPEAR LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. BURNING oF rar Nationa, Tueatre.—At about three o'clock yesterday afternoon, the startling cry was raised that the National Theatre was on fire; and in an ineredibly short period of time from the discovery of smoke issuing from the roof, the vast interior of the building was in a bl of wreathed emok attention miles away in the country. The heat, when at its highest, was sufficiently in- tense to be felt as far as Twelfth st. So rar- idly did the flames spread that the wardrobe ‘woman, who was in the building, escaped with difficulty. This woman and two paint boys Were, we hear, the only persons in the build- ing at the time the fire broke out, at which time it made its appearance in the form of smoke and flame, in the upper part of the building, and almost instantly grew to a fall- ing shower of fire upon the stage and floor of the house, from the burning decorations and combustibles aloft. Of course, the firemen, who were promptly on the ground, could do nothing for the theatre. and their exertions were devotel tosaving the Union office and other buildings in fearful proximity to the burning building Fortu- rately the air was calm at the time, otherwise the most strenuons exertions of the firemen and citizens would have been unavailing to te in the confines of the edifice riginated As it was, the Union uffice was on fire several times, and was only taved by prompt and vigilant efforts. The panic spread to ihe neighboring blocks, and as far away as Thirteenth street ple were seen clearing out their valuablesin an- ticipation of a conflagration which should eweep the square. While the flames were ot their height, bursting forth from every aper- ‘ure of the building, and driving back the crowde of spectators to a respectful distance @ melancholy interest was felt in the fate of the two bulletin boards displayed in the niches of the frobt of the house, and upon which the — announced in large that Miss Fanny orant baring recovered from her indisposi- tiov, would appear that night as Rosalind in Shakspeare’s play of “As You Like lt’ The wal's cracked and crumbled with the heat, the wooden entrance and the staircase front were consumed, and yet these frai! bite of wood and psper work remaiced unscathed, but flually, when the building was reduced to a mere shell, they, tov, went the way of all things combustible. The loss to the lessees, Masers. Kunkel, Ford acd Moxley, is estimated «t from ten to fifteen tbensand dollars ; from three to five thousand of this was upon the new ecenery, &2 , for the “Oiympie Devils,’ which has been in re- hearsal for some time, and which was to have been brought cut with great care on Monday night next a this piece she company hoped to make up the loeses of the season, they hay- tng been playing lately at a loss of one hun dred doilare & night. Getz, the artist. lost bis tools, drawings, materials &>., Smith & Vessey the carpenters, their entire ou'fit of tools; J. H. Rosewald the leader of the orchestra, lost a fine violin and much valuable music, including the scores of severa! oper#s Almost the ontire wardrobe and theatrical properties were destroyed. A set of new stage turniture for parlor scenes, costing $500, was saved The lessees had no insurance, and it is be- lieved there was no insurance on the building. We hear that some weeks ego a policy of insurance to the extent of $5,000, was made cut for it in a Philadelphia company, but owing te the non-payment of the premium, the policy was cancelled. The general opinion ccems to be that the fire was the work of au incendiary, and it is said that a person who was turned out from the theatre lately for improper ccnduct made toud threats of burning the building. It is doubtful, however, we learn on inquiry, if this individual hes been in the city some days past. The greatest sympathy is felt in our com- muity for the lessees, and for the company thus thrown out of employment We learn trat an entertainment for tbe benefit of tho company will be given at Odd Fellows’ Hall next week, and have no doubt that such an ene will be substantially beneficial to the eufferers. The Baltimore Clipper of this morning ssys : “The news was brought to Mr Ford, at ‘his house, where he has been confined the past eka by sickness, just as he was about eoucluding a contract with Mr Harrison, of the Pyne and Harrison Troupe, for the leasing cf the Theatre. Mr Harrison, we sre in formed, immediately tendered his gratuitous services to Mr Ford fora benefit stimonial for hia assistance on the occasion of his loss.” The National Theatro, it will be remem- bered, was destroyed by fire on the Sth of March, 1845, the evening after the inaugura- tion of President Polk, and was rebuilt on the advent of Jenny Lind. Taz Boarp or Trustees of public schools, beld their regular meeting on Wedne-duy af- ternoon Fresent. Messrs. Atlee, President protem , Davis, Dickinson. Harknesa, Magru- der, McKim, Morgan. Penc n, Polk, Whee!- er and Wilson. A letter of resignation was reczived from ee MG Wells, Priocipal of Primary Shot No. 1, First District; whick was accepted. Communications were received from the teachers of the f- male department of the First and Second District schools. and from the Prineipal of the Fourth District school, and from the teacher of the female department of the same schoo! igning their reasors why, in their opinio *Gresnleaf’s Common Schoo! Arithmetic’ shou!4 be re-introduced into the public schools as a class book On motion «f Mr. McKim, “ Greenleaf’s Commen Ssheol Arithmetic’ was adopted as @ text book in ths public schools of this city. At the suggestion of Mr Polk. the chair- mar of the committee on the examiration of teachers, Wednesday, the 11th inst , was ap- Pointed as the day for the semi-annual exam- instion of candidates for teachers The Secretary reported that Col W. Hickey had furnished the copies of his work on the Constitution of the United States, and the Board ordered that they should be presented to the pupils, for whom they are designed, on Wednerday, the 11th inat 2o'clock p.m. The Kev Mr. Elliot p mted a copy of Lossing’s History of the United States to each member of the Board, and made a few re- merks on ite mer Miss M. E. Simonds was sppcinted aa assis- tant teacher in primary school No 5, third district, and Miss Kate Sanderson to the sub assistant teacher in the same district; Misa M. J hie to principal of primary No J. first , and Mise H Slater to be assistant teacher in primary No 4, first district, rice Miss Ritchie promcted Tke committee of the examination of teach- ers made # report, which was adopted Mr. AtLce offered the following - Resolved, That the exercises be, aud they are heredy suspended, on the 42h proximo, in the public schools of thiz city The Board then sdjourned. to meet on tho 5th of March. Penssvenance Fire Comraxy.—The f£."- Jowing members have been eiected officers for the eneuipg year: John T Donn, president; WW. Grant, vice president; H L. Harvey jr, secretary; Henry Jauney, treasurer; 0 H Donn, exptain of engine; W. D. Kurtz Ist engineer, Jas M Maddox, 24 do; John H. Faulkner, 34 do.; John R Pierce, captain of hose; Jas. H Harrover, 1st director; B. F. Throop, Zi de; G T. Donn, 34. do; Leonard Howell, keeper «f apparatus; John T Donr, W. OW. Grant, HL Rarvey, jr, R Grimes acd W (). Locke delegates to the United Fire Departmest. Faaxx.is Fine Cowraxy —The following gentlemen have been elected cficer- of this company for the ensning year. Kobert E. Doyle, president; W Hi Paoning, vice presi- dent; G B Crossfield, secretary ; Beardeley, treasurer; W M Stansbury, cap- tain of engine; KR M Downer, first assistant; Tho J Edmunston, second do; Tho. L Mar- tiv, captain of hose: Jno B Medley, first di- rector, James B Moran, seoond do; Henry Knight, third do. Tas CoxrectiongR's stand at the Mechsn- ios’ Institute Pair bas been awarded to J. G. Weaver. 0 following 8 have a) T space at the Bet pg “Mechasist Institute, to be o on arch : a '8. Jones, New York, Crockett’s leather cloth. Miss Adele Clare, Washington, tapestry work. Miss Clare, do., shawl. W. H. Johnson, Baltimore, coriage, twine, do. Sarah McConnell, Washington, needlework @.M White, do, furniture. J. A. Hopkins, do., patent bee: hives. Henry Hartge & Co., Baltimore, 2 Sam’l Bootes, Georgetown, embroidery, M William, Washington, fancy goods. Mre Bogan, do., preserves and pickles. Miss Keeves, do., pickles. Mrs G. H. Varnell, do., soap and pre- serves. . John M. Young, do., crane-neck rockaway Mrs. Fienner, do., preserves. Miss Flenner, do , needlework. Mrs. Robinson, do., quilt. ie Jane Clements, do., needlework B UW. Stinemetz, do , hate, furs, &> G. C. MacGill, do , quilt. Loura C. Fowble, Washington, watch cases. C. W Conneli, do., horn basket. Elia Hough, do., worsted mats S I Powell, do., tutted chair. M. Taylor, do, embroidered dreas Mrs. Pennison, do , fan and needlework. Mise C Brooke, do., needlework. O «en Munson, do , dentistry. Wm Croas..do., picture. Wm 4G. Harrover, do , stoves Sam’! H. Pook, jr , Boston, Masa., 4 models clipper ships. Amelia Burnett, Washington, worsted work. John Kalinski, do , patent car Miss Jane Sbyne, do., baby’s dress and cloak Miss Jane Shyne, do., worsted ottoman. Eulalia Shyne, do , braided dress. Gardner & Place, do., buggy. Basil Bounds, do , lamp and patent sweeper. J. A. Weston & Co , Baltimore, Fairbank’s scales. Olivia Macgiil, Washington, needlework. Mies L. J. Rollings, do., do A G. Fowler, do, model of tilting wagon. Mrs. A F Mills, do., counterpanes. JG. Weaver, do, confoctionery and cake. Mrs A R. Young, do., needlework. A H. Young, do., clothin; Laura Ruppet. do, cuitveldery. Mrs. Utermehle, do., soap. — Dutchman, Lehigh county, Pa, table clot W. H Rhodes, Washington, and twisted iron. U_ H Ridenour, do, case of confectionery. Mary Ellen Fowler, Georget’n, fancy work. Sarah Jane Howard, Washington, embroid- lightning rods m Marshall, do , 2 machines. Thomas Young, do , barouche and pbeton. A report has been circulated that no article below a certain value will be received. We are requested to state that no such regulation has been adopted. A committee will receive the articles as they are presented, and such as are deemed unsuitable for exhibition will not bs admitted. — A Devicatron Concert —Theconeort given on Thursday evening at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, by the Washington Harmoneans, for the benefit of the poor of the Fifth and Sixth Wards, was very nhumerously attended, and passed off with great ec/at The instru. mental part of the programme, executed by Withers’ fine band, who kindly volunteered for the occasion, was one of the most pleasing features of the entertsinment, and won re- | pee plaudits. Tho vocal part was admira- ly sustained by Messrs. Hill and O’Brien The violin solo by Prof Withers, the guitar | gigabits by Mr Keck, and the finte solo 'y Prof. Mamirni, were exquisitely executed. Indeed, the whole performance, vocal, instru- mental and burlesque, was exceedingly well rendered We have never witnessed a larger or mors brilliant audience of ladies and gentlemen in the eastern section of our city; and, thanks to a generous com:ounity, we sre glad to be able to state that the efforts of our esteemed young friends the Harmoneans have been amply rewarded. The handsome amount realized by this charitable undertaking will do much to relieve the distresses of the poor, to dry the tear of the widow and hush the cry of the orphan: and the Harmoneans bave now not only the praises of the public, but, what is boiter, the blessings of Heaven, for their laud- able enterprise in behalf of the desiitate Suspicion or Larcesy.—Yesterday, Mrs Chatain was arrested by watchmen Norwood and Ward upon suspicion of stealing 2170, the property of Harriet V. Hale, who boarded inthe same house with accused. The caze was laid before Justice Donn, and occu several hours in the examination of witn and searching for the money. Mr. C. 8. tach appeared as counsel for the prozecution, avd Mr. @. L. Giverson for defence After able arguments of the counsel were beard, the Justice dismissed the case, the evi- dence being ineufficient to prove the larceny. Wasainetox Circus.—A geat bill is offered to-night for the farewell of that famous jester Jim Myers, when, in accordance with the many requests cf our citizens, he will repeat, for the second and last time, his remarkable feat of walking on the ceiling, head down- wards, like a fly This extraordinary under- taking should be visited by al! who are fond ef the marvelous. Madame Tourniaire ap- pears in two new scenes, and all the company in a variety of arenie acts—awong them Mr. E Woods vn his four fiying steeds. Case Serrtep —Ueorge Fasnaught, yes- terday. appeared before Justice Donn, to an- swer the charge of taking a horse and riding bim off without leave. It appeared that the accused was intoxicated and playful A com- panion put hiro on the horas and he rode off. When bo became sensible of what he had done, he returned the bore. The explana- tion was eafficient to satisfy the owner of the animal that there was no felonious intent, and he requested the dismissal of the cave, which Was done Accipent.—Two horses attached so Maack’s mineral water wagon ran away yesterday, on Capitol Hill, and in their course threw the wagon ageless a block of marble near the Capitol, by which the vehicle was smashed, and tho driver badly injured. The driver was conveyed to his home, and medical assist- ance sent for; but at o'clock last night he was considered in a critical condition. Opn Fg,iow's FoxgraL.—To-morrow after- noon, the Grand Lodge and Grand Encamp- ment of the I 0 O F,, together with Colum- bian Eocampment aod Washington Lodge, No 6, of the same benevolent order, will at- tend the funeral of their deceased brother, Henry Taylor, meeting at the Hal! at! o’clock f’T that purpose. Exurzction.—The following members were elected officers of the Western Hose Active Association for the tin, six months: F J. Holtzman, president ; Parker, vice pres- ident: J R. Spalding, secretary; W GB. Thorn, treasurer; J. R. Brown, J. H. Biggs, J. M_ Parker, and J. T. Modock, standing committee. To nicut —Do not forget to go to the Fair in Schneider’s Building. The price of admie- sion is very small Mexican Quarters —We learn that Mr. H Semken, Jeweler, 330 Pa avenne, buys all the Mexican and Spanish Quarters be can get at 22 cents each i Mysteriovs Mcrpzr.—All persons who want the New York papers of the sth instant, containing the account of this horrible mur- der, can get them from A. Adamson, Seventh street. opposite the Post Office. * Tae PUBLIC MIND 18 ExciTED to the utmost degree by the proceedings of the inquest in the case of Dr Burdell, of New York. As the crowded state of our columns wou!d not per- mit us to give the p.oceedings in full, we rofer our readers to the Police Gazette of this week, which contains the testimony in fal! as far as the investigation has transpired. The Police Gazette may be had at Shillington’s beok and stationery store. * Tue Two Lovzrs-A story of the viciasi. tudes of a young woman, one of 2 mercurial and generous temperament—confiding and ar- deut, whose marriage with a wealthy, but uppringipled, man is followed by events of a!- most a tragic nature. To those who are seek ing the refreshment of » novel htfal in the home life and private circle this will Ld pease attractive. - is for ea he ington’s at , Newspaper, a: Stationery Establishment, rraanu * Warce Rervrxs.—Last night the cells at the guard house were cecupied by lodgers only. No oases were tried. oe GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Gxoraerows, Feb 7,1857. | Our City Councils were in session last night, but transacted but little business of moment. Mr. English presented the xecountof H. Rea- ver, which was read and referred. ‘The same gentleman reported from the com- | mittee of ways and means a resolution in re- lation to the Corcoran charity fund; which passed both Boards. A resolution in favor of Sam’! Smash passed both Boards also. Mr. English, from the committe of ways and means, reported a resolution establishing the salary of the clerk of the commissioners of the sinking fund _ Mr. Cropiey offered a resolution of instruc- tion to the committee on market house. Both Boards then adjourned. Our city politicians (both parties) are all astir mustering their forces for the coming municipal election. It is generally conceded that the present incumbent of the Mayor’s of- fice, H. Addison, Esq , will again be the can- didate of the opposition or Know Nothing party. and we were informed this morning that R. R Crawford, Esq , was nominated by the Democrats and anti-Know Nothings as their standard bearer. The contest will doubt- less be very warm one Neither will be like- ly to leave anything undone that seems to further their cause. The beautiful warm weather of the last few days bas pretty well cleared our streets of tho high banks of snow, and business is again be- ginniog to show signs of revival. Sprcrator. Essence Jomai- . Brown, Philadelphi-, for sale GILMAN'S ze ca Ginger, prepared by Fred at New Deng Store, 350 Penn. avenue. Althae Paste, a delightfal article for congh: avd coi: Also, Pure Cod fed 6-1® Inalltime the tree physici i been known ast nd of hutaanity, aud in our daye many assame, but few deserve the tith re M.N. Gard) however, is one of the few, for he la« richly merited it |: production of th AND Boane ), Wich has wre most mirac and fually won for iteolfa plac ste sien Meticines of the day, ae the care for all affect Largs. , General Agents. Stott, Nairn & Palmer, Z. rally. ervice in allaying Bronchial Irrite- raenese prodacad ‘ai favor in callin, ._ We commer * Asthma, & man. ‘For Congis mony from perroual kuowledg Pictorial. “They area simple and for admin mbinatio: reral modicinal anbetances hel teem A! Physicians tn th atment of fections. G. F. Bigelow. optuia or deletertou: . these Lozenges c freely by public apeakews and vociliets for « giving ftrength to the votce. Sold by all Drugs Oct 15-tf “ JAMES N. CALLAN, Agent. ip impertant t POROO'S FEMAL® PILL ente in the Pilla are per re baw action of ovar as have Leen etrictly fol 94 to correct ail Irregniaritics, Toenstrnation, (particuiarly,) ai @ Waltsa, and remove POSNTS OF AUF CAURER; Cirenler for p. ith fall direc TT, Drags! 28 Seventh bo: retail by OHAS. STO" SAMUEL B. WAITE, 5: CISSE: matic, On fs iva, nd Delicata, after find renewed and life pervade akan the blood @ nerves commence in the arteries and terminate These pills, as a first effect, act npon the ar. Increaring ths circulation, by which sapuritier in the vetns, iT such coflec- Tey lerived em from the sys em. Brea: zood some trouble tn {ts attainment, andl t] tenactona for afew dave will’ satiafy the great good the pilla are doing. Th mid be earefaily wtadied. If uuderaton|d and ajority of cases, be eo 25 Building, New York; by T. Sscoud street, Philadelpi.t ally. —. MARRIED, On the 4th Instant, by the Rev Mr. Samson, JAMES THOMAS McG6OWAN to Miss SA Ra VIRGINIA BELL, all of this city. aul by metttne D On the Gth tastaut, LINY A., H, Voss. fhe friends and relatives of the fam!ly are re- quested to attend the funeral, frora ne- 1. vence, near the corner of 1 and 7b s.reets, at 2 wife of Augustuc o'clock p m ,on Sunday, the Sth inst. * In Georgetown, on the 7th February, at 3 o’clk a.m,GhURGHE b.UPPERMAN, soa of Cias A. and Grace Uppermaa, aged 5 years and 2 months. Klis funeral will take place ‘fo-Morrow (Su-- day) Afternoon, at 3o0'c ock, from the residence of bis father, cu High street, the family are invited to attend. On the evening of the 6th instant, Mrs. LU- CINDA DOVEK, aged 65. ‘The friends and acquaintances of the family are Invited to attend the funeral ou ‘Fc -Morrow, (Surday) Afternoon, at 2o'ciock, from the 151b street Presbyterien Church. « —_—_—————— ee "For Sale and Rent. N RS. LAMB, CORNER OF 3D AND CG 4¥K streets, and near the Trinity Church, has three large Parlors well furnished to jet with Board, just vacated by famnilies fb5 28 OR RENT—A FURNISHED HOUSE, situated on Penn avenue, between 1th and Ith streets The advertiser being about to leave the city for several months, is desirous of renting their house, which is comfortably furnished, an suitable forafamily. ‘To a gocd and r. sponsible tenant the rent will be moderate Porsesxion givencn the Ist of April next feb 5.2W Sa a Re ht cL PPUENISuED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS, G.ANDERSUN has for rent three or four Rooms. which are comfortably furnished. and can be converted into parlors or chambers, as may be required. Penn. avenue, 2d door east of the Kirkwood House. feb 5-2w LEASANT ROOMS, WITH BOARD, CAN be obteined on the corners of Missouri ave 43 street, west side, No 45. feb 4-lw* nue ‘OR RENT.—A PARLOR AND CHAMBER handsomely furnished, in one of the most desirabie locations tn the city, being in the ¥ - cinity of the Nations!, Browns’, and Dexter’s Hotel The house is new, with ‘all the modern improvements, water, g*s.&¢. Also.several very pleasant Chambers. erp atNo 46 Louisiana avenue, south side, near Oth street. ESTAURANT FOR SALE —The Lease and Fixtures of a Restaurant situated on Pa, avenue, (gi od iccality,) will be sold low for cash. Apply at thls ¢flice. feb 5-lw® UR RENT.—THE SECOND AND THIRD stories of the House over the Leather Store of Mr. J.C. SHAFER, opposite the National Thea tre. Inquire on the preiises. dec 10-cotf Foe RENT.—NEAR THE NEW GOv.- ernment Printing Udice, a convenient bwel ling House, containing siz Rooms and Kitchen The Honse is situated on Peirce street, between Ist and North Capito! streets. Toa good tenant the low rent of 810 wiil be charged Apply to the Wane opposite the premises, or at my st the Centre Market. jan 30-f CHARLES THOMA. The friends of * OARD —LARGE AND PLEASANT Rooms ins central location, near the Post Office, to letto gentlemen with or without meals. Address Box 861, Post Ottice. feb 5-3t* | pipet &s.—MRS. BATES, ON ‘THES. W corner of Pennsy!vania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms with or without board. Every effort will bemade to render those comfortabie who may fevor her with their patronage. Transient or board can be obtained. ep6-tf NEw MUSIC, NEW MUSIC, NEW MU. IN ste received every week and for sale at FERGUSON’s, jan 3i- 486 Seventh st. 2 AT A ren eae ihict PA KE CLEANERS, with the latest im- - provem Oma family and boarding - ousekee| should have one. jan 20 a @. FRANCIS, 490 7th st, GRAND NATIONAL Y BALL, AT CARUSIS SALOON, , MONDAY EVENING, February 23d, 1857. of bye WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY would respectfully inform their friends and the citizens generally that their TWENTIETH ANNUAL BALL will be given on the evening of the above date when they will be pleased to meet them in cele- | brating the 195th anniversary of the birth of him who was “ Firstin War, First im Peace, First in the hearis of his Countrymen !” ‘The event they commemorate and a regard for the preservation of tbat reputation which has stood feir through ¢| my Sete of years, will cause extraordinary exertion to make it surpass all pre- vious entertainments of the Corps 2 The following gentlemen have been selected to act as MANAGERS. The Honorary Members of the Corps. G WP Custis, Capt R France, Jas Booth, Ea Col P Force, Capt JB Tate, Jay Bonseau, Esq, Col WW Seaton, Capt E CCarrington,Jno W Meade, Eq The Contributing Members of the Corps. W B Todd, W Raldwin, SH HEIL, ¥ Lamb, WF Bayly, W Spaulding, R Wallach, JS Finch, IP Pepper R W Dove, JF Coyle, W A Nally, WW Moore, J Styoley, TS Fisher, % © Warner, ¥ Jetferson W Morgan, W H Ward, T Goldsmith, W Kupp Dr € Fores, T £ Williams, F E Getyen, Dr $ € Smooti, On the part of the Citizens. W BMagruder, 4 W Kirkwood, J Hamlin, W Griffin, W Hodge, eQuilliea, A J Robinson, C Russell, I Sherkelta, E Res nolds, Douglass, W Belt, GN Hunt, v' J Shillington, J MeMerhany, . WW K roy, JW Martin, Downer JM Judy 3 Relies, 4, A Tate, JF Purell, J McDermott, C Martin W Gadiles, On the part of the Military. Col Hickes, Major Bacon, Adj't Oder, Capt J Pook, Capt L Tower, Capt TB Ker, Cap: 3 A Tait, Capt J Reese, Capt W Watt, Capt Schwermman, Capt E Bright, Capt R Knight, Capt M Schecke'ls, Capt Jemteon, Capt Alex Tait. Company's Executive Committee. Capt J ¥ Davie, Serg’t P Fisher, JW Smoot. Firet Lt JF Tucker, Isaac Beers, jr, Atd R m the Ball wllopen with a display by a detachment of the Corns in rapidly executing rome of the finest company evolutions, followed by the drill ef the Manual of Arms Withers? fall Cornet and Cotillion Band is en- hbo Hail vill be handsomely decorated ; and Fig order preserved. Tickets ONE DCOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and two ladies; to be lied of Jas. Kel. y;H Kubl’s; Dyson, Druggist; J. Powers, Tobacce- ; ©. Kloman; ¥odd & Davis; J. Shillington; U'vonnell, Drugs rt. ifJ™ Ladtes’ Invitat ons will he issued through the Execut.ve Committee, to whom application must be mde L. D WILLIAMS, Treasurer. 18,20 ,21,23 8: GRAND BALL 4 r OF THE Union Fire Company, No. 2, AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY Sth 1857. HE COMPANY PLEDGE THEMSELVES . to spare no pains to make th!s pleasant agrecab'e to all who will iavor them with t patronage M ithers’ Band Is engaged for the occasion. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and lacirs; to be had of the members, ang at the door on the evening of the ba'l. Committee of Arrang: ments. Sam’! K Douglass, Win & Mastin, Jas Kellly, J W Moore, Jno Bury, Wm B Mickum. feb 2-6 SECOND ANNUAL BALL MONUMENTAL CLUB, At VERNON HALL, cor. Qh st and La. ave., On MUNDAY, February 9th, 1857. HE NEMBERS OF THE MONUMENTAL Clud beg leave to announce to their friends and the pnb'ic generally, that their Sécond An- nual Boll will take place on NONDAY, Febru- ary 9th, 1857. Xsputa’s celebrated Cotillon Band has been ed for the occasion. Supper ard Refreshments furnished by an ex- perienced Caterer ‘Tickets ONS DOLLAR—admitting a Gen- tleman an@ Lad!es. Conimities of Arrcngements cit Jas O Withers, A Hutton, J Ward, Wm Barry, V Bisbop, C Rupert, B Franklin, CM Little, J Haggan, J Donnin, M Stoops, J Tucker. C Dismore, J Smith, feb 4-St* REMUVAL OF DRUG STORE ES3RS. KIDWELL & LAWREN Take AVE this method of infermirg their custo- mers that they have removed their DRUG STORE to 15h street, near the comer of Pennsylvania avenve, and opposite Treaur extension, where they will prepare and dispense Medicines until further notice, as it is there pur pose to arsange an attractive and complete store. feos UAK AND PINE WOOD. LARGE QUANTITY EXCELLENT OAK . WOOD, very long and well seasoned, at the lowest market price If PINE WOOD (best quality) only &5 per eora 107 For sale at Ninth and stree' WOOD AND CO4L AT THE OLD PRICES: AK \WOOD DELIVERED AT 36 per cord Pine do do 85 do COAL of all kinds end the best quality All créers ieft at P.J STEER’s Store, No. 498 Yeventh street, cr at our Office, will be promptly filled 7 2,210 pounds given to the ton JOBN W. MYERS & CO, Ottice and \ ard corner of @ and 224 sts . First Ward. feb 5-2w OYSTERS AT $1.25 PER GALLON! We strive to merit your Patronage. AXTER THE POTOMAC Was CLOSED we were the first to supply our, custom with OYSTERS from other sources. Now we are the first to re- duce the prices, and are selling the BEST OYSTERS in this city, at $1 25 per gal- lon ; and as the roads improve we will continue to reduce the price. We receive our Oysters by express, and warrant them always fresh Uysters In the shell, by dezen or bushel. SCHWARZE & DRURY, feb 5.3 489 Eleventh st , 2d above KF, a CITY OF KEOKUK (10WA) BOF Ds, WE SUBSCRIBERS, AGENTS FOR THE tale of these Bond«, request the attention of persons wishing to make safe lnvestments, to these Securities They can be scld so as to pay 10 per cent per annum interest. The Coupons are pay- able in New York, and also received in payment of Taxes to the city of Keokuk ; and the Bonds are secured by an equal amount of the stock of the Keokuk and Fort Des Moines Railroad and may be converted into said stock at the option of the hoider. We regard them as one of the very best securities In the market PAIRO & NOURSE, feb 5-Im Sth street, oppo. Treasury Dept. RENCH NOVELS, SUMEKUUSLY illustrated, price 15 cents each. By Balzac—-Louls Lambert; La Vendetta; L’Enfant Maudite; Le contrat de Marriage ; Une fille d’Eve; Albert Savarus; La Vieilia Fille; Massimilla Doni; La Matron Nucingen; Un Prince de la Boheme ; and others By Eugene Buc Les Sept Peches Capitaur; Deleytar ; La Gourmandise ; Le Marqnis de Le- toriere, aud otkers. By Dumas—Perre le Cruel; Un Bal Masque; Praxede ; Bernard; Le Capitaine Marion; His- telre @un Mort; La Main proite; Le Kent, and others And many of the Novels and Romances of Ja- cob. Paul Feval, Colet, De Stendhal, Berthet, De Musset, Romieu, Castitle, and other writers, this day opened, direct from Paris. feds FRANCK TAYLOR, Yard, southwest corner of feb 5-3: { LAN® WARRANIS LOCATED. f pests SUBSCRIBER,A RESIDENT OF 8t. Paul, M. T , having an extensive knowledge of the Government Lands in Minnesota, Wiscon- sin, and towa, and having great experience tn locating the same, if ee to enter Warrants to great advantage to those wishing to invest. ‘articular attention given to procuring lands contiguous te Railroads when they become sub- ject to entry. Lands and Lots,in and about the cities of Super lor, Bayfield, and St Paul, for sale : H. LINDSLEY, Kirkwood House, Washington, D.C. WIAK HOPE. /PPHE SUBSCRIBER HAS BEEN APPOINT- ed nt for the sale ot this valuable article. and wiil supply it elthera single rope or sufficient qnantity to build a bridge. lis use has been ad ipted to many purposes, and it bas been found Jan29 tm to bechea and to give more satisfaction, than the hemp rep Samples are to be seen at the store, where inl ee _ an ob be given to parties wishin; purchase. Prices guaranteed the re as the manufacturer. & SAVAGE 408. L eis ofGiltSaw, Pa ay. bet. 16th & Lith sts, AUCTION By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers. 148, CURLS, HAIM PLATTS, Farni_ tare, &c., at Auction.-—Un MONDAY, the 9th instsnt,at our Auction Rooms, 7th street, near the Northern Market, on account of whom tt may concern, a g*neral assortment of Wigs, Curls, Hair a Furalture, &c., to the highest bidder, for cash. Wig Makers and others are invited to attend. at BONTZ & COOMBS, Axcts. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. AW NBKOKER'SSALE.—1 SBALL Sell, at my store, corner of Seventh and D streets, next WEDNESDAY MORNING, 10 o'cicck, February Lith, 40 Gold, Silver, and €ilt Wetebes, 15 Gold, Fob, Vest, and Guard Chaias, Seals, &c Terms casi. The articles will be sold positively without re- serve. J ROBINSON, Licensed Pawnbroker. feb 7-3t A. GREEN, Anct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioncer. SALE OF RICH JEWELRY AND ELE- gant Fancy Goods at Auction.—On FRI- DAY MORNING, February 6th, commenting at Wo'clock, I shall sel}, 2t my ‘salesroom, Iron Hall, sn_ invoice of elegant Jewelry and rich French Fancy Goods, consisting in part of— Five Gold Ear-rings, Bracelets, Breast; ins Finger Rings, Hair Pins With many other rich articles of Jewelry Crystal Boxes, and 2 large collection of he vily Gilt Fancy Goods Altogether form'ng the handszomest variety of Fancy Goois we haye ever ¢ffered for szle at auction. The goods may be examined zt any time pre- viously to thesale. The Indies are particularl; Invited to attend. Cc. W. BOTELER, fed 3-4 Auctioneer. iJ” The above Sale will be Continued on MUNDAY EVENING, Febiuary 9, commenc- ing at 7 o’clock. feb 7-2t C.W.BOTELER, Avc’r_ By A GREEN, Auctioneer. rete OF GROCERIES AT AUCTION. On SATURDAY, the Mth February, at ten o’clocka m., aithe store No. 529 Ninth street, opporlte the west ena of Ccatre Market. The ~ tock consists of many of the usual articies in 2a grocery tore, and are ali fresh and of geed qual ity. Sine Store Fixtures will also be sold, together with a wry vainable new fire-proof Safe, and three Chinere Images, such av are used in Tea Stores Terms cee feb 4-d A. GREEN, Auct, By A. GREEN, Auetionerr. TPLUSENE*s SALE.—By virtue of a deed of trist dated February 9, 1852; and duly record- ed in Liber J.A > Was>ingeton county, quest of parties int ecli,:t Fubite sale. In front of the p-emtses, at 1 o’clerk P m,on WEDNESDAY, the 25th of February 4l, in square or revervation vemeats, belong iwo-st: ry wroof, fronting west about In the ren of the Jackson 3 weiling 25 fert on an ahey, Hall ‘Lerms; $1,200 cash; the belance 1) annurl vments In one, two and three years, with in lerest, secured by a deed of truct. CRAVEN ASHFORD, Trastee. A. GREEN, Auctioneer Jan 31-10 NOTICE. FIME 18 MONEY. {LOCKS '—CLOC CLOCKS! : 4 af the Great Clock Emporium, oppesire Browns’ iotel, and see the greatest axsort meat ef CLOCKS thiesige of New York Gocd Clocks warranted © Also, all kinds Clock Materials, Weights, &c The trade prices. Cah or Clocks given in exchange for old Silver or Gold Watches. & good Watches forsale low. Ca!l and see for selves, at J ROBINSON’S, 349 Pa av., eppositc Browns’ Hotel, STUCK IN THE OLD POMIMION COAL COMPANY, KANAWHA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. UBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED atthe Banking House of Chubb Brothers for the remaining stock of the above company, be ing three hundred sbares. The capital stock js $100,000 (dollars) cf which #70000 has been subscribed. The mines are now prepared for active operations, and 6 per cent Interest will be wzranteed upon toe stock now offercd for sale. y the original stockholders, for the period cf twe years ise in regard to the ctock. and its prose ts, will be made known upon application to Chubs BRoTHLRS ics jan 27 DANDRIDGE, Azent. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITES MONEY to LOAN on STOCK SECURITIES. CHUDD GROTHERS. BANKERS, Opposite the Treasury TAF HOUSE OF CHUBB BLOY HERS, Washington, js composed of CHAS, S1J. CHUBB, JOHN D. BARROW, HENRY HOLMES. THE HOUSE OF CHUBB BROTHER, BARROW & CO . Davenport, lowa, is composed of CHAS Sr} CBUBB, ALEX’R H BARROW, jan 27-tf WM. #. DOUGAIL, PURE SILVER WARE, SOLID SILVER TEA SETS, SILVER FORES AND SPOONS SOLID SILVER WAITERS, PITCHERS, GOBLETS, ¢ CUPS ALSO, FANCY SILVER RE, sultabie for WEDDING PR ‘The above are ail of our own manufact WARRANTED PURE. M. W. GALT & BRO, 4 Pern’a avenue LS PRIME in store, and PETER BERRY, ter street, Georgetown ~ Call jan27-2m white M Ee for sate in Ictz to svit tg jar KE@S AVALON NAILS, now on I ,000 hand and will < zo!d at a smailad- vance to cash or pun i customers iL SAVAGE, of the Gilt Saw feb 2-6t - th ard 1th sts FRESH VENISON, UST RECKIVED FROM THE WEST, A large lot of superior VENISON. Families and others can be supplied by the saddles, or quantity to svic purchasers Also received, a fresh supply of superlor UYSTEKS. Families and others rupplied at the lowest price. corner of Penn avenue and 3d strect, Union Refectory feb6-1m B. sCHAD RETURN OF MR. FABRONIUS, Artist. FPHE PUSLIC AR®& RESPECTS ULLY IN formed that Mr. FABRONIJUS, will in 2 few days arrive in tbis city, atthe request ef n’ ous persons wishing to possess their LIKE? - ES IN CRAYON, executed by bim—Fis visit be- ing forone month only ‘The number of Portraits will be limited to 15. Persons wishing to,secure the same are rquested to make earl: application atMr CASPA,.{8’s, Capitol #111, for terms and particulars feb 6-1w® M ORE LIGHT.—THE SUBSCRIBER has now on hand, and wis! hereafter constant'y keep, a full supply of SPERM and ADAMAN- TINE CANDLES for sale at the lowest prices, at the Lamp and Oi! Store of J. R. McGREGUR, feb4-lw 534 7th strect. Ba WOuD.—PINE WOOD FOR Sale at $225 per cord, over the Loag Bridge, at Lieut Hunter's Upper — above the Toli Gate, in Alexandria county, Va. feb 4-iw WESLEY CARLIN, Agent. —— ELLIAG UFF AT COST FOR STILL 8 CASH. UR ENTIRE STOCK OF FANCY DRESS Silks, Plata and Plein French Merinos all wool, Mousselins, and, in fact, all Fancy Dress Goods will be sold for he next tero weeks at cost, and meny for less, toclose them cut. Also, a kt of Cloaks and Sbaw!s We have now in store, a full stock of superior Bleached and Brown Shirting and Sheeting, Cot- tons, Superior Sbirting Linens, Table Mapers, Napkins, and Towel:nys, all of which we shal! sell at our usual low prices, notwithstanding the great advance in many of the articles named. COLLEY & SEARS, Jan 27-e02w 523 7th st., 3 doors above Pa av. DR. VILLARD,.Dentist, LATE oF CHICAGe, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the clilzens of the District and Meets Stearn ee located Siena in Washicgton, Ss LOW prepared perform alt operations, in his profession, in the tee No a5 Pe nue, adjeining €au — : . ave! " Ofice No. 250 Penn. a’ , jan sony CHANDELIER E HAVE FOR 3ALk AT A LOW PRICE WwW a very haudsome Gilt Chandelier, with six branches, and can be fixed to burn any kind of Lamps. lorse ard RB for sgle very low, ane ee EO WELL SMORSELL'S, pos No, 338 C st., bet. Oth and 7h, TELEGRAPH NEWS. FRON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. THREE DAY8 LATER FROM EUROPE. Arrival ef the Africa. New Yorx, Feb. 6.—The Cunard steamer Africa, with Li 1 dates to January 24, arrived bere this erenin, Tbe London Morning Hersld announces that a cabinet council wac held onthe 2ist, when the subject of a reconstruction of the cabinet was ciseussed, and that offers of another coali- tion was made some weeks ago. Among other changes it is said that Gladstone will be re- placed in the exchequer. The crew of the ‘Donfederation, ashore in the Mersey, had been saved. It was feared the vessel would prove a total joss. The merchants ef the principal commercial cities of France bad oe to the Em on behalf of the French citizens who red by the destruction of Greytown by the Amer- ican frigate Cyane. Tho British fleet bad captured the forts of Busbiek and the Islend of Harnack, in the Persian Gulf. It was rumored, also, that the Russiars had occupied Astrucan. 7 Later advices from China state that the Chi- nese authorities continuing obstinate, the British had taken and destroyed the “ French Folly Fort,’’ and were bombarding Canton. The Chinese had fired the foreign factories. The Oriental Agra and Mercantile Banks were alo burned. The ‘“‘sheliing’’ of Canton com- gems just as the mail steamer was depart- ng. The Liverpool cotton market was unchanged, though some cirenlars claim an advance ot td Sales of the week 41,500 bales Bread- stuffs were duil, and the quotations show no change tince the departure of the Baltic. The Burdell Murder New Yore, Feb. 7.—Yesterday's testimony in the Burdell murder case was nearly -& vague as ever. Witnesses testified to Bur- dell’s frequent expression of fears of violence and assac-ination trom Mrs Cunningham, and others that Burdell was at Saratoga at the time of the alleged marriage. Writeof babeas corpus. in behelf of Mrs. Cunningham, Snod- grass, and Eckel, will be argued to-day. New Cricans Merkets New Onueays, February 7.—Sales of 10.000 bales of cotton to-day; middling 12$a12 ote. Sales for the week, 60.500 bales; receipts for the week 57.000 bales, against 41,000 bs ios for the came week last year. T»tal receipts to late, in advance of last year, 42,500 bales Sugar is firm at 10 cente for fully fair. J Ereadstuffs tend downward—1w xed corsa 63 ots ; red wheat $] 60, white $1 70. Pork is dull; mess $20 C. ffee 1s steady; prime Rio 10}a10¢c. Sales of the week, 10,500 bazs, receipts 6 000 bags. Beltimore Markets. Barrimore, Feb. 7 —Flouris steady at $6 25 for Howard street and Ohio Wheat is unchanged; reds $1 40a$1.45, white $1 54a$1 53. Corp is scarce; white at B5a87e Whisky 264228e. New York Markets New Yors, Feb 7 —Flour is steady scales 5,300 bbie ; State $6 35a$6.50 Wheat tends downward; sales of 3 000 bush- els; white $180, red $160 Corn ie frm; sales of 20.000 bushels; mixed 69a73:. Pork is dull and lower; mess $2150. Beef is steady; repacked Chicago $1éa$15.75. Lard is unchanged; bbls, 13ic. Obio whisky 259. Financial New York, Feb. 7.—Stocks are active and higher. Chicago and Rock Island 99; Illinois Centr] shares 139]; do bonds 99;; rights 145. Southern 794; New York Central ig Slt Michigan Central 91; Erie 61; Virginia 6's 92); Missouri 6's 85 Sterling exchange is firm. ROFITABLE AND HONORABLE EM PLOYMENT FOR THE ind an Romito fons in town or country in searc! asa scurce of income, or to fll up ook aoe hours, may hear ofsu b a ae stamps, to pay postage, to Professor JAMES T. HORNE, Box No 1.551 New York Post Office. Theem- ployment Is fitted to elther sex—staticn in lijeim- material. Itisan article of dally consum| . and can be manufectured in cord person’s dwel- ling; secured by copyright; sales as permanent as flour. An agent is wanted Inevery town tn the Union. jan tim DANCING. SECOND AND LAST QUARTER. KROF.H.W.MUNDER, RESPECTFULLY announces \o bis friends and the erally, Ubat his second and last l commence from the Ist to the ebruery. All that wish to pre forthe Grand May Festivat, would do well to enter thelr hames immediately. The Fancy P-rees this season, wiil far excel any tbat bes ever been introdu ed In this city by himself or any other teacher Hiv sgreeeble Solrees, which has heen 80 ex- tensiv+ly patron'zed this season, will continue every WEDNESDAY EVENING, (weather per mitting) until furtber notice jen Tw GAS FIATURES. i. MILLER, SON & CO, ALEXAN- ¢ dria, Va., keep constantly on band a band- some variety of CHANDELIEKS, PENDANTS BRACKETS, kc , from the celebreted factory of Cornelius & Baker, which they will guarantee to sellat the same prices cha to private pur- chasers at the salerooms on Ches'nnt street, l- adelpkic Also, Drop-lights, Cut Glass and decorated Paper Shades, tu great variety. ad examine for yourselves. deo 1- HORGL, CAMPHENE, ETHERIAL OU, Lamps. &c Also, Artists’ Materialeand Brashes. The trade supplied at lowest market poee HOWELL & MORSEL: No. 283 C st bet. 6th and 7th. Rectifyiug Establishment. JHE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS method of informing liquor dealers that he bas fitted up e REC’ N6 ESTABLISH- MENT 1n this city, an: now prepered te sup- ply atl those who may favor him with their cus- ‘om. He has on hand a large stock of Brandies, Gin, Wines, and Old Whiskeys, whieh he can sell at 2s Jow a Sgure as 1 can be pure! for either {a Baltimore or Phi) phia NB. clerndagen indie te on band, a large ‘oreign and Dom: re. lot of Foreign a Perea FRUAN No. 95 Loulsians avenue, near lvth st. Jan 14-6m* ——$—$—$———$———— ES 6IBBS’S HAtK MANUFACTORY, Penn. avenus, between GA ond LTA streets. IGS, HALF W138, BRAIDS, CURLS, Bandeaus, Friza« Aoliers,&c., alwayson hand, and meade to orde ta few hours notice. Ladies’ Hair Dyed, Sham. coned, &c , inthe wost complete manner. All sorts of Tollet Articles from the best French and Engiish houces No 205 Pa avenue, upstairs, over Davis’ Music Store N. B.—Halr work repaired or taken in ex- ee = s 5 er ARSY'S CONFECTIONERY, No. 84 Bridge Street, Georgetown, B.C., HERE ALL KINDS OF ENTERTAIN- ments are furnished with the best loe Creams, Cakes, Water ices, Confect, &c , at the shortest notice, and on the most moderate terms. Medal awarded at the lest exhibition of Metro- politan Mechanics’ Inatitate. jan 31-tf (Union& Intel ) PANISH COIN WILL BE TAKEN AT S parfor HARDWARE, &c, prices will be guarantied as low as any bouse in this Dis- 5 . SAVAGE, trict. ae ren ‘Gilt ‘Saw, feb2-6t Pa av., bet 10th and 11th streets, MONEY TO LOAN _D AND SILVER WATCHES, ON ae GUNS, PISTULS, end ail valushies. ‘(OHN ROBINSON, Pawn Broker, feb 1- =49 Pa av , opp. Browns’ Hotel. CARD._HAVING MADE A CHANGE business, it becomes imperative upon A pce lous transactions with the utmost dispa'ch refore, a1 persons indebted on n acccuat or by note lying over are requested oP imaxe Immediate settle ment by cash or accep- ‘feb Faw N. M. McGREGOR. iL SHAWLS: SHAWLS!! = LARGE AND SELECT STOCK O) A Siolia ana other styles of Shawis, suitable for ent Sh hing now on band, and will Penn avenve, Le:ween feb 3-eolm ata vers low by eb , Md FRANK A. McGEE. QEANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAlk. sale ee ase on.