Evening Star Newspaper, February 13, 1857, Page 3

EVENING STAR. @& ApvVERTEMENTS SHOULD BE LEFY Af THE OFFICE BT Tescre OcLock, M.; OTHEAWIOE THEY mat NOT arrBan LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Tas Beinez Questios—Tue ExGineer'’s Rerost —i Concluded } pRaw The draw is so arranged that, turning on a pier it opens two passages of seventy feeteach. It is thought that by this arrange- ment the interests of navigation and of the public travel can be best consulted. Two vessels advancing in opposite directions pass stone and the same time, and the draw is then promptly closed. Again: an approach- ing vessel may find it much easier to through one opening than the other, owiag to circumstances of tide or weather or accidental position. The wind can but slightly affect a draw so symmetrically placed. The force re- quired to maneuvre it will therefore remain constant. It is proposed to move this draw by two capstans and four men, the number now employed. Should one capstan or set of — be injured, it could be easily detach ed, and the strength of all four men be ap- plied to the other. The public would thus ineur no risk of detention. The draw is form- ed of four boiler-piate girders, the ends being supported when the draw is opened by light iron rods The draw-bridge rests on rollers revolving on an iron way prepared for them. The boiler-plate girder h»s been adopted as being highly suitable for the purpose, accord- ing with the a itecture of the bridge, easily st oxydation, and on that ac durability. The draw will be thirty four feet wide. suf- ficient for a single-track railroad, common road, and sidewalks The cost of the whole structure, including three arches over the Vir- ginia channel, and modification of causewa: to adapt it to the new level, amounts, poses ing to the estimates herewith submitted to $3258 000; without railroad facilities, to $2 440 000 ; with solid inclined causeway and suspension arch, to $2,600 000; without rail- road facilities, to $1 $60,000 I present neither plans nor estimates of a suspension bridge for the locality now uuder consideration, for reasons which, [ hope, will be deemed fully sufficient to ja tify the omie- The low banks of the river at this point preclude the possibility of erecting a tational structure at a sufficient elevation to allow of the free passage of shipping Ad- mitting a draw, a due regard to the interests of navigation would «till necessitate the erec- tion of supporting piers one hundred and twenty feet above low water, and at some points one hundred and eighty feet above solid ground The erection cf these piers would require very heavy expenditures, «w ing to their dimensions and the immenee diffi- culties presented by their foundations A series of arches for a suspension bridge is an unfavorable feature in any cvent, and becomes still more so should the paszage of a railway be thought advisable. A bar iron suspension bridge is expensive, and its duration uncer- tain, as its safety depends on the more or less faithful execution of a vast number of wells Nor can a wire suspension bridge be thought more or even so durable, as when made equal- ly strong, it presents to the destructive action of oxydation a surface forty times as great. Let me not be supposed, however, to condemn suspension bridges under all circumstances. A structure that may boldly and very appro- pristely span Niagara, or the Ohio at Wheel- ing, may yet be wholly unsuited to the Poto- mac at Washington. An elevation or a cast-iron arch bridge ac- sompanies this report. Such astructure would be bandsome and durable, although its ex- pense would be but little inferior to that of the stone-arch bridge, which is greatly supe- rior in durability and beauty. It has occurred to me that boiler-plate — resting on pneum cast-iron cylin- jers, would form a substantial and economical bridge, presenting, however, no attractions in an architectural point of view. An addi- tional cylinder, terminating in an incline plane, would probably form an effectual pro- tection against the ice. The estimated cost of such a bridge would be about S¥u0 Ou0. Considered sclely in an engineering and utilitarian point of view, the most rational construction. perhaps, that could be placed at the site of the Long Bridge, would be solid stone piers, and light wrought-iron spans of 200 to 250 feet. 1 waz not authorized to pre- sent such a design, nor would the limited time at my disposal bave admitted of it Should a plan of this kind be desired, it could bs easily — to Congress at next ses sion ts conjectural cost, according to very general data, would be about $950,000. With regard to railroad ecnnexion, the Long Bridge site presents every desirable facility. A connexion with the Baltimore and Wash- ington depot was thoroughly examined, and most favorable results obtained Tne pro route would be from the bridge along land avenue to south C street, thence direct to within a short distance of the canal, st which point commences a curve of 1,000 feet radius, leading to a tunnel entrance at south B street. A tunnel 2,200 feet long terminates the line. This tunnei would be of vory easy execution, requiring to besimply excavated, bricked over and recovered. It would lie for a great por- tion of the way under the Capitol grounds, but at an amply sufficient depth to avoid any interference with their disposition and ar- rangements Thieline would present no grades of over fifty feet to the mile; would give suf- ficiently easy curves, and would affect the city but slightly, 22 four streets, amongst them the hbighly-important one of Pennsylvania avenue, or, more properly, the street that forms its continuation, pass over the tunnel, and cor- sequently experiencesnointerruption A map and profile of the proposed route accotapany this report, giving every desirable information. EASBY § WHARF The next locality above the Long Bridge presenting apparent f cilities for the construc- tion of a bridge is from Easby’s wharf to the Virginia shore, passing over the southern por- tion of Mason’s island it bas been suggested thet a om pore bridge there could be £0 construc &s not to interfere with naviga- tion The location bas been thoroughly ex- amined with reference to this object, but witbout favorable results. The roadway would be 30 or 40 feet above the highest availabis ground op the Washington shore, a feature objectionable in every way, and precluding the passage cf a railroad “ At such an eleva- tion the bridge would be 4,000 feet in length, at best a temporary structure. and of immense expense. A bridge at a lower elevation could be buil but it necessarily presents the disadvantage o! @ draw, and in that respect is similarly cir- cumstanced to the Long Bridzs It would cause the same obstruction to navigation, and not accommodate so large a number of the citizens of Washington. fe cost would not bo greatly interior to that of any similar etruc- ture at the site of the Long Bridge, nor weuld its foundations present much less difficulty. A few test borings indicate a depth of from 30 to 35 feet to solid rock, to reach which the cof- fer dom or diving bell becomes indispensable, The railroad connexion, (zee accompanying map ) although possible, is not so faverable as the one at the Long Bridge A short distance above Easby’s wharf oceur avery great contraction im the width of the river. it has been suggested that advantage might be taken of this ieature to erect a bridge there, at a moderate cust. It would, how- r, be dangerous to contract stiil further a water way already insufficient, by introducing plers—a necessity not to be obviated bya sus. pension bridge, ss 2 draw would be again in- dispensable A bridge at this point would greatly inter- tere with (he business and commerce at George- town, and present no facilities whatever tor the pussage of a railroad . AQUEDUCT PIERS xt in order come the aqueduct piers, present positive advantages for the con- acta bridge. A draw is not needed, while the piers are already completed. These Piers were constructed by Major Turnbull in @ most therougs and substantial manner, and Were intended to support stone arches. {herewith present ¢ taplete and detailed drawings of a bridce for spanuing the aquc- duct piers, and macdatirg « canal, - way, and ccmmon road, together with side- valks—All three important ractical interest. Nine stone arches of 105 fee 4inches spas wilt suppert the aqueduct. Pillers of mason- *J, resting partly on the pierhead and partly on the coping, support a superstructure of boiler-plate girders, eight feet deep, spaning the distance from pier to plor, and bringing the level of the roadway to thirty two sbove the aqueduct‘ or seventy-two feet above the river. There are twelve of these spans (see drawing) admitting the entrance—free La and exit of the canal underneath. This superstructure is calculated to sustain six times the greatest passing load that can come upon it—a limit fixed in Kogland by the highest authority. boiler plate girder has been adopted as being very reliable presenting great durabili- ty, and in keeping with the massive architec ture of a heavy stone bridge At no point do the common road and railroad interfere with each other—the former passing under the lat ter on either shore, while on the bridge a par- tition effectually separates the two ‘be bridge of Bercy, one of the most frequented of the French capital, presents a striking exam- ple of the success attending this arrangement Estimated cost of this bridge. :....$832,768 00 Add 20 percent. forcontingencies.. 166,554 00 It is not doubted that several railroad com panies would be willing to give a large sum for the right of way, thus greatly diminishing the necessary expenditures on the part of the government ‘The surrounding country has been surveyed with reference to railroad connexion, and the only practicable route is traced out on the ac- companying map Several lines were run, with the following results. it is impractica- ble, or at least would be excessively expen- sive, to pass through Georgetown with a rail- road, ag, from a thorough examination, it is evident that a tunnel, 4,000 or 5 000 feet in length would have to be excavated; the greater portion in hard sienite, common! called in this locality blue-stone rock comparatively favorable route has neverthe- less been found. Leaving the aqueduct. im- mediately enter’ a small ravine, from which it passes by a tunnel 800 feet long into the valley just in the rear of the Georgetown Col- lege; thence, with a grade of seventy feet to the mile it ascends to a depression in the beights of Georgetown, necessitating a cut of over fifty feet, and a short tunnel of 600 feet Descending again, it crosses Rock Creek, which it follows for a short distance, finally reaching the commencement of Massachusetts avenue A line of levels was run over this avenue without very favorable results, but a cheap location could be easily found by bear- ing to the north and coming into the Baltimore and Washington railroad by descending the Tiber valley. The distance to the present depot from a common point on the Virginia shore would be three miles greater by thia route than by the ene over the Long Bridge. But should the depot ever be removed to the northern confines of the city, and a more direct southern line be taken from Baltimore, the route by the ayue- duet piers would in that case compete favora- bly with any other in every respect ; and even in the present state of things, obviating, as it does, the necessity of passing over a draw or through the built-up portions of the city, it presents great and compensating advantages to be set off against an increase of distance A profile and topographical map of this route accompanies this report The country around Georgetown is very uneven, and the construc- tion of any railroad through it, although per- fectly feasible, will be necessarily expensive. THREE SISTERS. The locality called the Three Sisters is the last one upon which it is my duty to report A minute survey convinced me that it was but little adapted to any other than a suspension I have proposed two plans—one similar to the Niagara bridge, with a central supporting ier; the other, but a slight modification of r. Ellet’s design. This design was presented at a time when the Little Falls bridge had been destroyed ; and the reasons which then existed for a eite so far up the river have since ceased by the action of Congress at ita last session, appropriating a sum ot $75,000 to complete the bridge to which reference has just been made. The railroad line which would connect with the Three Sisters is less favorable than the one to the aqueduct. It indicates 70 or 80 feet as the proper height of the rosdway The Vir ginia shore is rough and elevated, and the cost of approaches on that side would form a heavy additional item. Estimate for a single span, $443,000; for bridge with central pier, $170,000, (both exclusive of contingencies ) It is proper, perhape, that I should here briefly re capitulate the conclusions resulting from the furegoing views. The localities pre- senting decided advantages over all others for ® permanent bridge are the present site of the Long Bridge and that of the aqueduct piers For the general accommodation of the city of Washington, and the facilities of intercourse with the country on the opposite shore, the site of the Long Bridge is evidently most ap- propriate. A permanent bridge there, how- ever, is necessarily expensive, and, to avoid the total obstruction of navigation, must have a draw, which is at the same time an inconve nience both to travel, especially railway travel, and to navigation. Every loeality be- tween that and the aqueduct shares in its dis- advantages, without presenting its facilities. The proposed bridge over the aqueduct piers is more economical, avoids a draw, and ac- commodates at the same time the interests of navigation and railway travel, and, to a lim- ited extent, local travel also; but as a means of communication with the i sents shore for the city of Washington it is altogether defec- tive. To provide for all the exigencies of the case, therefore, it would seem to be necessary that both bridges should be e nstructed—the Long Bridge (on a less expensive seule than that which has been contemplated) for ordinar: pur’ |, and so as not to be inconsistent wit an improved navigation, which is at present @ moet urgent want; and the bridge over the aqueduct piers, for the three-fold uses of rail- road, eal road, and canal The cost of the two thas reguiated would not be so great, pia a3 that of the Long Bridge alone, tted for railway use as well as ordinary pur- eset, involving increased width, a much eavier draw, and more expensive cvnstruc- tion of every kind, while the dangerous acci- dents, and many inconveniences inseparable from the current use of a long and extended bridge for both galls J and commen travel would be happily avoided. In closing this report, I feel it to be an act of justice, no less than » pleasing tribute, to all the gentlemen associated with me in a dif- ficult and laborious service, requiring much application out of the usual bours of business in order to meet the wishes of Congress for a report during their preeent session, to bear my testimony to the zealous, skillful, and unre- mitting co operation of each and all of them in their respective departments. I have the honor to he, with great respect, your obedient servant, Avrrep L Rives, Engineer in charge. Hon. Ropent McCiexianp, Secretary of the Anterior Ssurusostan Institution —On Wednesday night, Dr. D. B. Reid of London, late of Edin- burgh, commenced a series of eight lectures on the “ Progress of Architecture in r@ation to Ventilation, Warming, Lighting, Fire proot- ing, Acoustics, and the General Preservation ef Health.” Prof Henry in introducing Dr. Reid spoke of bim as one who had devoted great attention to these subjects and whose studies had pro- duced most valuable resulta Dr. Reid on taking the stand, felicitated himself on being presented to his audi Prof. Henry, a gentleman whose name was familiar on the other side of the ccean, and whom he had had the pleasure of meeting in Europe. Ree speaker prefaced his lecture by play- fally expressing the opinion that he had some- thing to learn of our climate, having a range so various as he had experienced within the last fortnight In the early ages, said Dr R., man was cor- tent with an humble abode, the climate being congenial, and food abundant. Huts, tents and caves formed his habitation, By degrees the abodes of man bad changed from this sim- Plicity to the stately structures of modern times. Yet it was noticeable that there had been a gradual abridgement of human Jifs. the knowledge gained ia the course of time does not seem to have increased the period of human existence In large cities, such as New York and Londor, more than half the pulation die under five years of age, and Eom twenty-five to fifty years wasthe average range of life with those who live beyond six or Frases years. me Troneous opinions upon the subject ie duration of human life were dealt with ; more particularly that which takes it for granted that in the 90th Psalm man’s life is confined to three score yearsandten. Anexpositionof this Psalm, sustained by high critical author- ity, was given, namely: That it was written pot by the person whose name it bears, but by Moses while in the wilderness at a time of on suffering. Not that any fiat has gone forth that man’s life is restricted to seventy year, Dismisexp.—Yesterday, the cases of Messrs. . Norwood and Birch, for assault and battery but that at that particular time it did not ex- j tend beyond that period. The fact was no- ticed that in Europe and America there had been instances of persons reaching the age of eighty, ninety, one hundred, and one hun- dred and ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and even one hundred and fifty years. Bythe progress made in different branches of science in late years, especially in meteorology and chemis- try, it requires only attention to the laws gov- erning the subject to add with facility five, ten, » twenty, twenty-five or thirty years to human life. The statistics of insu- rance companies have shown that such increase has taken place at different times under the operation of special causes. . The subject of ventilation, said Dr. B., arises naturally out of considerations of the nature of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is not only the medium of vision and sound, but it sustains man in the breath of life. How often do we draw on this great magazine, the atmosphere? Twenty times a minute, or twelve hundred times an hour! And yet so wonderfully are we constituted that we scarce notice the fact. But while there are twelve bundred movements an hour of the respira- tory organs, there are three times that num- ber in the millions of cells upon the surfsce of the body which are operated upon by the at- mosphere. This wonderful arrangement is reciprocated on the part of man by his con- structing his buildings so badly ventilated that the very candles will not burn in them This comparative indifference to the condi- tion of the air we breathe affects very largely the duration of human life In the history (for the last thousand years) of that metropolis of the world in point of size—London—it is only within the last five years that the right kind of knowledge has been attained as to the nature of drainage. Look into the London papers, and you wili see that millions are about to be expended to divert the drainage of that city from the river Thames, such a de- leterious effect has it had upon that river. In Paris the atmosphere was tainted, and in Ber- lin, the streets of which are level, the air is most noxious The subject of sanitary im- provement has, indeed, engaged attention rom the earliest ages, yet little progress had been made until late chemical discoveries as to the nature of gases had placed the question upon a different basis. The lecturer here entered upon a series of brilliantly executed experiments, by moans of smoke and vapors, showing different move- ments of the air, uudulatory, rotary, dc. He aiso placed various lights consisting of oil, wax, spirits of wine, tallow and gas under a receiver to illustrate the peculiarities of different constitutions in the consumption of air. Thus while the other lights flickered and expired for want of air the gas-light was seen fighting for life to the last. So some individ- uals have possessed the capability of resiating vitiated air to the extent of existing for some time without visible inconvenience in a sort of coffin enclosing the head, while others cannot exist in fifteen cubic feet of air after two or three respirations. A diagram was given of experimental rooms constructed at Edinburgh for the purpose of conducting researches on respiration and ventilation, and where very satisfactory results had been attained ; also a diagram showing the mode of ventilating the new Houses of Parliument To enable any person to study the peculiari- ties of air movements in his own habitation, the lecturer recommended as the best process to take a picce of burning brown paper (dipped first in a eolution of nitrate of lead) and walk to every door and passage, observing by the directicn of the smuke where the current of air inclined in or out. ‘ ‘ Dr. Reid gives his second lecture to-night, and it is sure, from the interest excited by his initiatory lecture, to be largely attended. The thanks of the community are due to Prof. Henry for securing a course of lectures upon a subject of such practical importance, and from a lecturer so eminently qualified to do it justice. Tux Fain —The following is a continuation of the list of persons who have applied for space at the approaching Fair of the Metrc- politan Mechanics’ Institute : Miss Ward, Georgetown, quilt Miss Gromwell, do, worsted work Miss C Colclazer, ‘Washington, doll bonnet: Miss M H. Bartleti, do, infant’s dress Miss J. N. Marlow, do, yarn gloves and ebirts Miss L Marlow, do, pickles isaac Miller, Maryland, Hewe’s patent spring beds Lutz & Beall, Washington, saddlery A Stewart, do, marble mantel B. MeVauley, do, embroidered cap H. McCauley, do, transferred collar Jane C. Beach, do, fancy collar Amelia A Medford, do, fancy dreasee Mrs. J. Goldborough, do, quilt Mra. Thomas D Allen, do, netting Mrs. J.C. Summers, do, yuiit John Y Bryant, je, do, crystalized alum Miss E. C Segant, do, worsted work Mra R Wheeler, do, preserves and catsup Miss R. Wheeler, do, worsted work Miss S Wheeler, do, ss! Misa A. Wheeler, do, = Mary Wheeler, do, BS Mrs. M_ RK. Harris, do, case of bonnets Miss M. Garrison, do, embroidered dress Thomas G, Clinton, do, alcohol cook bed- stead, &e. Mrs Seymour, New York, fancy work R Cruit Washington, case of horse shoes Mre. L A. [ardelia, do, embroidered apron Mrs. Fueeeli, do, embroidered handkerchief D Callahan do, penmanship Miss E West, do, worsted work Miss M. Bird, do, embroidery Claudius Wills, de, fasey article Mrs J P Van Ness, do, paintings Isaac Miller, Baltimore, Howe's spring bed Luta & Beall, Washington, saddlery A. Stewart, do, marble mantel Miss B McCauley, do, embroidery Miss H. McCauley, do, needlework J.T Williams, do, shells Mrs lardella. do, sbell flowers E. E. White & Co., do, barrels of flour Mrs W. A. Fenwick, do, embroidery in Worsted Mrs Noble, do, quilt Alice Noble, do, needlework Miss Kenwick, do, quilt Miss Hanson, do, needlowork Miss Weightman, do, needlework, worsted H.C Purdy, do, caso of segars Miss W.C Starbuck, do, needlework Miss M. Starbuck, do, needlework Miss V. Rand, do, coral basket Miss 0. Rand, do, coral basket Mrs M. E. Davidson, do, preserves Miss M. V Davidson, do, worsted work Mrs C H. Martin, do, quilt T E. Scott, do, tidy Mrs A Seott, do, quilt Mary C_Seott, do, tidy D. ¥. Prentiss, do, Mexican articles Catharine Winbron, do, quilt. patent Miss Exma Stancer’s ENrgrtainment — Notwithstanding the short notice which the publio received of her (Miss Stanley’s) appear- ance last night, the audience wag large and fashionable To say that delight and wonder was expressed on every countenance is the feoblest form of oxpression allowable. Of the different characters assumed, those of the Co- quette and the ‘Hon, Exquisite Chuckle” were apparently the most keenly relished by tho audience, the latter ezpecially, which was received with almost éxtravagant expres- sions of delight. To-night another opportu- nity is afforded of witnessing this remarkable entertainment. Tue Ligat Artitiery —We learn that Bre- vet Major Wm H. French, tho commander of the light company (K) Ist artillery, U.S.A, has received orders te attend and take partin the approaching inaugural ceremonies with his command. The other cflicers of the battery are First Lieuts. Davis, Gilham, and Mullan. They are expected to arrive from Fort McHenry on the 34 of March This, it will be remem- bered, was the ema that served with great distinction at Chera ars and elsewhere in ! 1 | and assault on three m McDonald—were tak for trial befc Justice Goddard - Whe: eer ‘for Mr. Wharton appeared fi the prosecution. a os os After examining all the evidence for and against the accused, Mr. Wharton submitted the cases without argument, and tho Justice immediately aimasionsa them. The act of C which defines the duties of the Auxiliary Guard wes referred to by Mr. Norwood, to show that it is their duty to pre- vent, as far as possible, violations of law, and not to wait for the violation in order to make the arrest ; and, that they may do this effec ually, they are empowered to arrest suspicious persons. The opinion seemed to be entertained that the young men arrested on suspicion of an at- tempt to commit highway robbery were on a drunken frolic. merely. ley, Fits and Troops rrom Bunker Hitt.—We under- stand that the City Guards, of Charles: A Massachusetts, Captain W. W. Bier, il be in Washington on the 3d arch to at- tend the inauguration of the President elect on the nextday. The company will number more than seventy muskets, and will be ac- companied by the Salem Brass Band, regard- ed as superior to any in New England, and unequalled by few in the whole country. We learn that but few of the members ‘of this company have ever been south of the Massa cbusetts line They will, we trust, have an opportunity of seeing that their Southern brethren know no North, no South; and that the calumnies uttered by the pulpit and the press against the Southern people have no foundation in truth We give weloome to the Bunker Hill City Guards, ———- Gatety —There was a delightful hop at the National last night, we hear The apartments Sppropriated to the entertainment were crowded with fashionable guests from all sec- tions of the country. A large number of the most distinguished strangers now at the Fed- eral metropolis are at the National, and, with their friends in the city, they formed last night at this party as brilliant an assemblage as can be seen any where in this country, Tag atrention of those interested is called to the meeting at Tompeiance Hall to-night. Mr. SHILLINGron received at Ii o'clock this morning several cart loads of papers, among which was the New York Ledger for the 2lst. —_—_— t Tus New York Day Book —Strangers in town wishing to subscribe to this sterling Dem ocratic paper can do so by calling on the pro- prietor, Mr. Stimson, at the National Hotel Buaper. Mcaner.—The New York papers just received containing further particulars; also, the New York Ledger for Feb. 21, fer sale by the agent, Adamson_ on Soyenth street, opposite the post office. * Tag Invasion 4xp Capture or WASHINGTON City. Acorrect harrative of the battle of Bl+- densburg and the events preceding and attend- ing it. ‘This work is very interesting to every citizen of Washington. It is for sale at Shil- lington’s book and stationery establishment. + Tae nay—the 14th. The hour—¥ o'clock ‘The place—* Odeon,’’ corner of Four-and-a- half street and Pennsylvania avenue. The name—Shillington. The article—Valentines The quality—A No. |. The price—reasonable. The quantity—great. Proitante Investuent.—If apy of our readers desire to invest a small capital in a profitable business, we would recommend them to call upon our enterprising friend. Philbrick. He will guarantee to sell his books 25 per cent. under the usual prices and give the purchaser with every hundred dollars invested, at least one hundred and fifty dollars worth of pres- ents. The probabilities are, however, that three times that amount in presents would be obtained. Call at the gift bookstore, under Dexter's Hotel. t Tas Guard-house was occupied by lodgers only last night. re cited for invalids. varcanted over ten years cli bottles, at GILMAN'S new St 250 Pa. 3 For sale in demiy: feb 1a-Lw ip" Ginger Lozenges and Estence Jamai- oa Gineer, preparet by Frei. Brown, Philadelphia, for sale at GILMAN'S New Drng Ste mi Up" Brandreth’s Pills.—The Weak, the Conn . Rhenmatic, Costive, aud Delicate, atter Ae will find renewed sth and iife pervade y dose makes the blood purer. The nerves commence In the arteries aud terminate ju the veins, These pilis, a a firet effect, act upon the ar- terial blood, Increastug the circulation, by which Impu Brandreth’s nsed, the pil! jent feel worse Rerwards Building, New Second street, Phila’ ally. 132 north nov 28—tf death from Consumption, f America, may be averted by the tan Baiaata of Liver Potter, No. 154 Was hi For pale by W. H. ij” tmpsrtert to the La: PONCO’S FEMAL PILLS.—The combt ents tu the Pille are porisctly harmless. the change of If ail obstenctions a aad may be used ance (he agent, and get o Cizcniar for particulars free. Price $i per box, with fall directions. Sold wh: retail by O48. STOTT, Druggist, Pennsylvania avenue, SAMUEL B, WAITE, 638 Beventh street, Washington, D.C; 8. T. OISSEL, Georgetown; to whom all orders must d tie Pills will be eent confdeutiaily, by mail, to 0 enclose them one dollar. See signature on the box} tocountertetttt is for i DIED, On the 12th instant, Mrs. SARAH WATERB, aged 61 years, widow of the late David 8. Wa- ters, Sr. Om tha 1%h instant, of consumption, Col. HENRY E. BALDWIN, aged 4ifyears, formerly of New Hampshire, and .or the past few yearsa resident of this city, holding the position of Ar- sistant Secretary to the President tosign Land Patents. This Spefeieg Se 7 o’clock, of the disease of the heart, MARTIN BOSSE, eged 63 years, erd a native of Somany The friends of the family are requested to at- tend his funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his lsteresidence on 6th street, Capitol Hill, ‘without further notice * On the morning of the 12th instant, MICHAEL BREEN, in about the 50th herd os his age, a na- tive of Ireland, but for the last 23 years a cittzen of the United States. His funeral will take p'ace on ‘To-Morrow (Sat- urday) Afternoon, at3 o’clock, from No. 43 7th street, near the Park Hotel * ATCHUES—THE LARGEST ASSORT- ment ever offered to our Cusiomers.— Those in search of very superior time-keepers will find our stock to embrace ali the more cele- brated makers, suitable both for ladies and gen- tlemen Coufident that our assortment is as complete as any in this country, and possessing every advan- tage in ae it up on the best terms, we are pre: to offer unusual inducements to purchasy erm Members of Congress and strangers who de- sign purchating Wa'ches would do well to make an early selection, that their quality may be tho- roughly tested before leaving the cli ape M W. GALT & BRO., feb7 -6t 321 Pa. av., bet. 9h and 10th sts. ~~ CHANDELIER E HAVE FOR SALE AT A LOW PRICE a very handsome Gilt Chandelier, with six branches, und can be fixed to burn any kind of Lames fine Horse and Buggy for sale l ae 0. ow, a HOWELL & MORSELL’S, feb6 No. 333 C st., bet. 6th and 7b T iit Gonspecivenstr eclect mere yee 8 jaune Dept jan 20 By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Pwo pes BLE DWELLING Houses 4th stre a t, between Gand H streets, oti hep Comer a pny F 3th, a clock, on the ines. shall cell cubdivisiongMo 2, of theeasters hatt'cr Lot No.8, in square 518, commencing for the same at the distance of 40 feet north from the southeast corner of said lot, and running thence north 40 feet with the line of ith street; thence west §8 feet 3 inches to an alley: thence seuth 40 feet ; thence east 88 feet 3 inches to the place of beginning; together with the improvements, consisting of a nearly new two-story Brick Dwel- ling House, containing four good rooms and @ kitchen ; also. a twe-story Frame Dwelling House containing four rooms, which will be sold sepz- rate If desired Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 18 months,with interest, secured by a deed of wust on the premises. febli-d JAS ©. McGUIRE, Auct _ By A. GREEN, Auctioneer HOSSESOLD ForniTcRE. PIANO- Forte, Horse and Carriage at A’ . On SATURDAY, the 11th instant, sell, - — ~ a “eee stheraod <2 and D streets, ° at 10 o'clock a m., a large assortment o! Furniture, &c , viz: nee Ai 1 second-hand Piano-forte Mahogany Sofas Do Spring-sest Chairs Do — Bureaus and Tables Cane and wood-seat Chairs Wardrobes, Wachstands, and Lounges Cotton Mattresses ard Bedding A large lot of Kitchen Requisites. AL*O— lL good riding or bug, Horse, sold for no fault, theewner hiving no further use for him. 1 good s*cond-hand Carryall With a large lot of other articles which we deem unnecessary to enumerate. ‘Terms cash w d be Lectin to the sale— 3, a 50 bottles of superior Cognac Brandy, 1 int an aeatketien a GREEN. feb 12-4 Auctioneer. By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers. ALUABLE LIBBAR Yat Public Auction On SATURDAY AFTERNOON, the Ith instant, at 3 o’clock p m., we shall sell, at our Auction Rooms. on account cf whom tt may concern, a largeand rare collection of Architec- tural. Literary, Scientific, Pcetical, and Mise laneous Books, to the highest bidder for ersh BONTZ & COOMBs, feb Li-ts (Inte!) Auctioneers. Jas Cc McGUIRE, Auctioneer ANDSOME FURNITURE Al hold Effects at tublic aw n SATURDAY MORNING, February Mth, at 10 e’elock, in front of the auction reoms, I shall sell seme excelent ‘urniture, the property of a gentle- man about to remove from the city, viz: Sulle of elegant solid rose Parlor Furnt ture, covered with silk reps. consisting of— ‘Two French Scfas. two Arm Chairs Two Reception Chairs, and four Parlor Chairs Three handsome suites of Enamelled Cottage Furn! ‘ure Rosewcod Centre Table, Whatnct One excellent Piano F crte, Stool Lounge, cane seat Chairs, Shades Brusss ‘Three-ply, and Ingrain Carpets Feat Beds, Bolsters, ard Pillows Curled-batr and Husk Mattresses Bedsteads. Bureaus, Wasbstands China, Gla‘s. aad Creekery-ware Togeth+r witha general assortment of Kitchen Furniture Terms cash JAS. C. McBUIRE, feb a Auctionee By JAS ©. Mc6GUIRE, Auctioneer ALUABLE COLLECTION OF BOOKS, Prints, Philosophical Instroments. &c. On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVEN INGS, February 17th and 18th. commencing at € 3 o’cleck, I shall sell a portion of the library of the Rev. W.J Clark, comprising a valuable coltection of Historical, ‘Theological, Poetical, Pictorial and Miscellaneous Works. Also, a superior ‘‘Claxton’’ Air Pump, lot of Chemical Apparatus, &c. Also, # large collection of Prints, Engravings, c Catalogues my be obtained at the Augtion Rooms. ‘Terms cash. JAS. C. McSUIRE, feb 12-4 Auctioneer. The Inauguration! pe & INAUGURATION OF THE PRES! DENT ELECT will, tt is g Tally conce- ded_be the most grand and imposing ceremony of the kind ever witnessed In this city on any previous occasion of the kind, with thesingle ¢x- ception of tLe great cdvent of SAINT VALENTINE! on the lith day of February, 1857, which will be celebrated with tts usual SPLENDOR AND MAGNIFICENCE at the ODHEON, under the immediate direction of JOE SHILLINGTON, ant his ettentive assistants, who received and still hold thelr appointment from SAINT VALENTINE, in propria persona, tncog. and invivible In the distrivution of favors they Will be under the immediate eye of cuPptrbD, to whom all Loving Hearts bow in Adoration and who will, with bis never-falling bow, hurl nis Arrows of 4 fection, that not only willing Hearts, but the Gizzards of incorrigible old Maids and Bachelors wili be plerced thereby and made to feel the effe ts of LOVE’s HOLY INFLUENCE VALENTINES! VALENTINES "' VALENTINES !!! Who Goes act wantone to send and cheer the hopes of his or her loved one? Call, then, and select irom at least 20,0000!! cfevory quality ard description, at THE ODEON, the ackrowledved and permanent seat of SAINT VALENTINE, Corner of 4% street and Pennsylvania avenue, JOE SHILLINGTON Agent and Proprietor. LAND WAKRANY¥S LOCATED. HE SUBSCRIBER,A RESIDENT OF St, Paul, M T , having an extensive knowledge of the Governinent Lands in Minnescta, Wiscon- sin, and jowa, and liaving great experience in lecating the same, ts pores to enter Warrants to great edvaniage to those wishing to invest. articular attention given to procuring lands contiguous to Rallroxds when they become sub- ject to entry Lands and Lots,inand about the cities of Super! jor, Bayfield, and St Paul, for sele H. LINDSLEY, Kirkwood House, jan 29-im Washington, D.C. MATRIMONIAL. YOUNG MAN, 25 YEARS OF AGE, AND of prepossessing manners and appearance, having jusi returned from Califernia wishes to form acquaintance with a young lady of good Hte- Tary tas'e and education, and acquainted with housebold aff:irs. Wealth no objet Dagver- reotypes exchanged and all letters strictly conii- dential Address ‘‘Herbert Stanley,’ Box 526 Washington City P.O. feb 11—3t GiBSS’S HAIN MANUFACTORY, Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. W's: HALF WIGS, BRAIDS, CURLS, Bandeaus, Frizzed Rollers, &c., alwayson hand, and made to order ata few hours retice. Ladies’ Hair Dyed, Shamrooned, &c., inthe most complete manner. All sorts of Toilet Articles from the best French and Engiish houres No 308 Pa avenue, upstairs, over Davis’ Music Store. N. B—Hair work repaired or taken in ex- change. feb 11-3m, MATIONAL EATING HOUSE, Corner of Gth strvectand Pennsylvania avenue, TE\HE PROPRIETORS OF THIS OLD, well known, and AE eer establish- ment beg leave to remind the citizens gen- erally, and strangers visiting the metropolis, that their larder is well supplied daily with every variety and delicacy of the season, such as OYS#- TERS, TERRAPINS, DUCKS, BIRDS, and GAME OF ALL KINDS, together with si! the substantials, Our bar is well stocked with the choicest Wines and Liquors of ail kinds Dinner ;and site Ge Parties served as usua! in the most approved style and at short notice. Meals furnished at all hours, day or night, and Board at moderate rates We have also Furnished R oomsand accommo- dations for lodgings, and Parlors for the accom- modation cf guests and parties. Families supplied as usual with Soup, O: &c. WM. COKE & CHAS. MALORD, feb 1l-eolm Proprietors HKHEMOVAL OF DRUG STORE. ESSRY. KIDWELL & LAWRENCE Take this method of Informiog their custo- mers that they have removed their DRUG STURE to 13th street, near the corner of ivania —— seis aonet ted depeae , where they M ines until further notice, as It ist pur ose izaenney oo SiTaetre NOR OPP Ere Tat i TELEGRAPH NEWS. . FROM THE « ASSOCIATED PRESS, FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. Arrival ef the City ef Baltimere. = New Yorx Feb 13 —The sorew rearebip City of Baltimore, from Liverpool un the ult., arrived ata late hour last night. Her advices are four days later Cotton bad advanced 1-16ajth penny in the Liverpool market, with sales of two days of 15 000 bales. The market closed steady. Mia: dling Orleans 7d; middling Mobiles 74d; mid- yn uplands 74d he steamship Mag ia, from Halli Bostor, arrived out = the 2oth, The Edees burg. trom New York, bad arrived at Glas- gow There is no decided news of any kind It was reported that on the British taking Bushire, after two hours bombardmenet, Per. tia submitted to the British demands, but the London papers do not credit it. Great doubt is also thrown on the recent news of the burning of the fectories at Can- ton. Later intelligence from China is anx- iously looked for Rumors of a modification of the British Cabinet continue. The Aberdeen party is to be introduced The ship Confederation has broken up. The master, mate, steward anda were drowned. Ferouk Khan, the Persian Ambas ad had an interview with Napoleon. The reply of the latter was non-committal Breadstuffehad a declining tendency though there is no particular change to note in prices Red wheat SaQs. white 9s 3da9s 10 Canal flour 3laSls Gi. Baltimore and Philadelphia Sls 6da32+ 6d, Ohio 34235 ed corn 33a 33< 6d, yollow 33: 6da34s, white 34s 612358. Provisions were generally unchanged. Consols declined +, and for money were quoted 93293), and for account 984a93!, and tending downward. It was rumored that Persia had submitted to the demands of England. Nothing more has been heard with reference to the Swiss affair. The Emperor of Austria has granted a com- plete amnesty in the Lombardo-Venitian prov- lances. The conferences at Constantinople respect- ing the Principalities are ended. The Austrian troops will now be replaced by Turkish troops Condition of Affairs at Albany Avsany, Feb. 10.—The weather is cold and stormy. Lola Montez and ber sister, who Fave been playing an engagement here, en- &°col a boutmar to-day to take them across (se riverin a skiff They were the first that have crossed the river since the storm. On second trip across the three men in the boat got exhausted, and were carried away down the stream below the city. The fire belis were rung inorder to call out assistance, bat fortunately when the men had been car- ried some distance down the river they were enabled to guide the boat to a spot where it struck theice without injury, and the men were rescued fromthe Greenbuch side. They have not attempted to return, but will come by way of Troy. Business is partially re- sumed on the south of Broadway. Much suf- fering is anticipated from the cold. Later from California New Onusans, Feb. 12 —The steamer Black Warrior with California dates to the 20th ult. bi i The Senato: election of Mr. Broderick for the long term, and Mr. Gwin for the short term; both are on their way to New York in the eteamer George Law. A severe earthquake had been felt in the scuthern part of California. Trade at San Francisco was dull—mining accounts were favorable. There is nothing later from Nicaragua. th Missouri Lrgislaturs. Sr. Lovis, Feb 11 —The House of Repre- sentatives on Monday passed the amendment to the constitution restricting the State debt to $30,000 The bank committee ‘has agreed that eight banks, with three branches each, and an ag- gregate capital of $12,000,000, shall be char- tered at the prezent session of the Legislature. These banks are to be authorized to issue three to one cn the amount of capital to be paid in, and not allowed to iesue notes of 8 less denom- ination than five dollars. Flood at Albany—River Again Closed. Avvany, Feb. 11 —The river was navigable last evening, but teams are again crossing now The subsiding waters reveal immense ¢amage. Many houses are still inundated, but are accessible from the ice. At Greenbuch the damege and suffering is, comparatively, greaterthan at Albany The relief committee have received over $4,000. Fatal Explosion—Seven Lives Lost. Brevato, Feb 11.—The boiler by which the pumps were driven on a section of the acl | eniargement, near Black Rock dam, exploded this sfternoon,demolishing the build- ing, and killing John Slaughter, the engineer; Jobo Rider, the fireman, and five laborers at workon the canel near by. Several others were seriously injured Reception of Mr. Brooks’ Remaius AvuGusta, Feb. 12.—The remains of Mr Brooks arrived here to-day, and were received with every mark of respect. There was a large procession of millitary and citizens, and the bells of the city were tolled. Theremains will be taken to the home of the deceased to- morro. The Burdell Murder New York, Feb. 12 —The coroner's inquest in the Burdell murder were occupied all the morning in the examination of Doctors Main, Koight and Deremus, aa to the wounds, dc , on the body. Their testimony was merely corroporative of Dr. Woodward's elicited yes- terday, which was unimportant. ; Bailroad and Biver Traveling. Carcaco, Feb 12—There have been no through trains over the Rock Island Railroed this week The navigation of the Missouri is open. The first boat went up today Ne pierville has been damaged by the recent fresh et to the amount of $30,000 Serious Charge. ‘ Lancaster, Pa , Feb 12.—B C. Bachman, late president of the Lancaster Bank, was are rested this afternoon on the charge of embe:- zlement of the funds of tne bank, and held to bailin the sum of $12,000. Non-Arrival of the Niagara. Havirax, Feb 13 —There are yet no signs of the Cunard steamship Niagara now entered on her 14th day from Liverpool with three days later news from Europe. Crushed by Snow. Dunvque, Feb. 12 —The Odd Fellows’ Hall in this city fell in on conser from the weight of snow and ise upon it r. Foss and wife were killed. Loss 1t $40,000. Arrival of the Anglo-Saxon. Portianp, Feb. 13 —The screw —- Anglo-Saxon, from Liverpool 28th uliimo, arrived — Baltimore Markets. a Baxtimorg, Feb 13 —Flour continues very ete Hngaad and Obio are offered at $6 25 without buyers. she Wheat is in good demand at $1.40a$1.45 reds, ach $1 52a$1.55 for whites. Sales of corp at 62a65e Whisky 27228¢ {)\LD BOURBON WHISKEY. — HAVE O just received ten barrels Oid sees ae + Whi: ; part of which is icceest-reag sey; Part oo OT NED and ¥ ‘> 1l-lweo Pa.av., near 10th st , south side. TATOES.—100 BUSHELS PRIME white MERCER POTATOES, in store,and MONEY TO LOAN ‘patuaites IN ROBINSON, sale in lots to suit purchasers iia PurpETER BERRY, jen 27-tf Georgetown CHES GOLD AND SILVER WA TOR Sar 7 Pawn Broker, 4 feb 4-ane | Neo Po, 8Y OPP. Browne” Hotel 85 Water street, ONsweuer: GUNS, PISTOLS,