Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON ciTyY: 3TUESVAY February 17,1857. Se SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer contains a letter from Commodore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, U. 8. NN , addressed to Wm. Carey Jones, Esq., in which the writer says: « I rejoice to find that there is yet a’private eltisen left among us with sufficient moral courage to openly confront that morbid sensi- bility of the times, which, if not s: ily re- baked, will strip violated law of its terror, aud leave the murderer and the felon to stalk abroad in noondsy unwhipped of justice.”’ A-hem! The Union, in an elaborate article, explains, seriatim, the points in the correspondence be. tween the Secretary of War and Gen. Scott. —_—_—_—_R————————— WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP The Report.—t was said around the city last evening that the House Investigating Committee werecertainly to report tu-day, and that their report would embrace a resolution censuring sundry of their members. The im- Preseion gaye rise to no little excitement and universal conversation. Fow seemed to think that upon the testimony adduced—and the Wasbington world (outside) appears to know all the particulars of the testimony obtained by the committee—any euch resolution can pass the House. The fact thatthe accused were Bot permitted to confront their ucousers, and that the mass of the accusations aro supposed to consist of surmises and inferences rather than palpable facts, snd also the additional fact that no member is accused of ever asking or re- ceiving a dollar for his vote, accounts for tho indignation manifested by the persoual friends of the accused, w! o are evidently numerous ‘The trath is, to adopt such a resolution is to destroy those at whom it may be aimed, a: completely as though they bad been convicted of murder after open trial before a eourt of daw. It is therefore by no means wonderful that a large portion of the public ery aloud against the idea of immolating them on what they believe to be very questionable and ir. sufficient testimony taken, without according to the accused the right to confront their ac- cusors during the (to them) important portion of their trial. Travelirg Couth.—On the Great Southern Mail Rouie to and from this city, passengers have not failed to m: the connection since the dey aftera portion of the Long Bridge was destroyed by the ice freehet. Great credit is due to ihe indomitable Mr. liugh Lathem, the empresario of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company's line cf omnibuces, run ning between their depot in Alexandria and the Baltimore Road depot in this city, for the achievement of getting through every pazeen ger acd the baggage of all of them going either way, in time te make the connection. We have very recently traveled up and down the Orange Railroad. end fiad it in as good condition as can posvibiy be desired ; its trips are made to the minute cf the schedule, end it bas in no way suffered through the iate seagon of almust unprecedented trials oo rail- roads. itsaduirabie manegement in ai! ite departwents has made it « great fagorite with the traveling public; and (he fact that the trains over it were interrupted loss ‘han balf as long ag over al! other routes in ths same latitude, proves that ita affairs sre in all re- Spects skilfully conducted. fhe Crowd —The approaoh cf inaugura- tion day contiaves to pour in upon us, almost hourly, avalanches of strangers from North, South, East, and West. The leading hotels are all overfowing, while all the boarding houses of Washington beve already a good eupply of gueets, attracted by the wonderful things to be done and seou here on the 4th proximo—aud shortly thereafter. There are more stranger ladie-, cf fashionable exteriors in Washington at this time than we ever be fore saw here except (n an inauguration day. ‘Their presence gives a glow of animation, not only to the immediate surroundings of Con gress, the parlors of cur fashicnable hotels, the Swithsouian [vstitation, the Patent Uffice building, and other public edifices visited by nearly all bo come hither, hut to Pennsylvania avenue, which glitters with them when the sun ehines, until it perbape equaled Broadway itzelf, yesterday afternoon. Washingien city at cach a season is like an ompibus on arainyday. That is, it is impos sible ro to crowd it ag that it wi'l not hold a few more. Quite fity thousand etrangers can be made paseably comZortalle in Washington from now until after the inauguration day. The Virginia and Maryland Cla‘m —It iz, for justice's soke, sincerely to be hoped that the House will prowyptiy fellow the Senate's example in the matter of the bill to refund to the States of sinia and Maryland the m>ney advanced by those States to aid the General Government in the work of preparing Wash- ington city for the reception of the public ar ebives. When the seat of goveroment was removed to this point the national treasury Was too barren to bear the expense, and those Btates generously advanced to her the neces- sary means. Lhe General Government is now gorged to repletion with money for which it has no use, the great State problem of the day being bow to get rid cfit. That the claim to whieh we refer is just—that the General Gov_ ernment has long erjoyed the use of the ad. vances in question—is not denied, and we trust that ere the session ends the House will relieve the nation from the imputation of meanness in its dealings invuived ia Withholding this money from its rigbtiul owners. The Treaty. —{t was understood last even- ing that the Senate had, in the course of the day postponed the farther consideration of the Dalles Cisrexdon treaty until the th of March This action is doubtiess caused by the pressare of ordinary matters of legislation, of which @ very large otumLer of great pablis importence must be disposed of ere the 4th of March, or great embarrassment to the public interest will be the result The protracted discussions upon this treaty must therefore Becessarily be postponed. We are not emong those who believe the Dallaz-Clarendun treaty to be virtually defunct, sud as at present in- formed, snticipate its eventual passage with modifications, which will not defeat its final Boceptance by Great Britain The Hon. Howell Cobb.—ihis distinguished Bentleman left Washington & Jay or two since for Georgia. His departure was the signal for starting al! sorts of theories with reference to his absence at this particular political june. Sure; allcf which were based, ot course, on Cabine:-rumor ethics or togle We can solve Wee mystery correctly, if Bct te the taste of the wonder-mongers. He is counsel in a will case at home, of great importance, and was under a pledge to try it. He bas accordingly gone home to try the cause in question, and for no other purpose. The Wheat Crop.—We are satisfied that the wheat crop, for seventy miles around Washington at least, iy directions, has been much less injured by the late severe weather than was thought a week or soago. The en- tire disappearance of the snow has demon- strated this fact, to the great joy of the agri- cultural community. Throughout the entire Piedmont region of Virginia, particularly, the impression prevails that the winter has not damaged the crop anywhere, materially. Confirmed —We hear that the Senate have confirmed the recent nomination of Archibald Campbell, Esq., at present Chief Clerk of the War Department, to be the Commissioner on the part of this Gcvernment to survey the Northwestern Boundary between this country and Great Britain; and also that of Lt. John Q@ Parke, of U. 8 Topographical Engineers, to be the Astronomer to the came expedition. Appointed and Kemoved —Caivin Lester has been appointed, by the Secretary of the Treazury, to be inspector of steamboat hulls, at New London, Conn., vice William Miller removed; arid Chas M. Daboll to be inspec tor of steamboat boilers at the same port, vice Richmond Cranston removed. The 8ub-Maiice Telegraph B.il bas, to- day, an evident majority ia the Houge. It is now in the banda of the Ways ard Means Committee. Resigned —Capt. Abraham Bigelow, U.S Navy, now in command of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, has resigned. Lupreme Court.—Yeste:day—No 74. Chas Ballance, plaintiff in error, rs Adolph Papia etal This c was argued by Mr. Bal- lance, and submitted on printed arguments by Messrs Gamble and Williams for the defend- ants in errr. Nos 75 andé George Bulkiey. plaintiff in error, vs. Christian Honold ; and Lathrop L Sturgis, plaintiff in error, ws Christian Hon- old. These causes were argued by Mr. Tay lor for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr. Ben- jamin for the defendant in error. No. 77. Josiah Walton, administrator of Priscilla Cotton, deceased, et al , plaintiffs in error, vs Allen Cotten etal The argument of this cause was commenced by Mr. Baxter for the plaintiffs in error, and continued by Mr. Lawrenee for the defendants in error Adjourned. Court of Claims.—Yesterday, Judge Sear- burgh delivered the opinion of the Coart in the cage of Johu M. Thorno; adverse to the claimant. In the case of David Myerle, Chief Justice Gilchrist delivered the cpinion of tbe Court, adverse, bat a fevorabie consideration recom- mended to Congress. MecAtter & Eastham. Jndge Scarburgh de- livered the opinion of the Court favorable to the claimanis. Mr. Averiil resumed the argument in the case of Francis Picard, and continued till the Court adjourned. Yhe Current Operations of the Treasury Department.—On yesterday, 10th February, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department — For the redomptionofStucka.... $6,050 78 For the Treasury Department 13,531 32 For the Latecior Department. 1,25y 29 For Customsscccesccccsssee 43,631 12 Oo account of the Nuvy.... 97,452 00 From miscellaneous sources 9,563 75 From Customs. ee = 8,343 16 CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS ix THe Senate, yesterday, ater we went to preas, Mr. Brodhead offered the foiluwing re- tolution : Hesoived, That the Committe2 on Commerce be directed to inquire into the expediency of au- thorizing the Secretaries of War and of the Nav usder the directtcoa of b> President of the Uutt States, toempley such ollicers of the Army and Navy as they may thitk proper to make such ex- ploration and verification of several surveys a! ready made fora ship canal near the Isthinus of Darien, to connect the «aters of ine Pacific with the Atlantic, by the Atrato and ‘iruando rivers, 1a compliance with the suggestions contalaed in the memorial of the Huard of Trade of tue city of Philadelpbia. and the letter of the Secretary of the Navy, dated the Sth of Avg ist, 1556, aad the leer cf the Secretary of War, dated the 13th of August, 1666 Laid over until to-day. ‘The bill for the relief of the Clioton Guards of Macemb county, Mish, was taken up and passed. The bill to amend the act reducing the duty on imports, &:., passed July 30, 1846, was next taken up Mr Adem? moved to amend it by addiog an additional sectioa proving for the transpor- tation of the mauis of the United States on railroads; which was discussed by Mr. A. for it and Mr. Brodhead against it, un*il, on mo- tion of Mr. Adams, the said bill was laid on the table And then, after pnzeing the House bill for the relief of Dr Jas. Morrow, they adjourned. ls tax House, the fariff question was dis- cussed, in Committee of the Whole, by Messrs. Horton and Wakeman, both of whom deliv- ered able protective speeches When the committee rose, they adj-urnad. Froceedings of To-Day. In Tus Senate, to-iny, Mr. Seward iatro- daced a bili to amend the bil protesting life on steamboats, &c ; referred. The following bills were passed, viz : A bill in addition to the act to; unish crimes against the United States ; A bill to amend the act to organize the treasury ond for the collection, transfer, safe keeping aud disbursement of the public rev- enae, and a bill tocoafirm to the several States fwan:p and overflowed lands. Iv tax House, Mr. Walker moved to recor- sider the vote by which the Senate bill tocon- tinue the improvements of Mobile bay was committed; motion entered on the journal €undry report: from the Printing Commit- tee were made and disposed of. Awong them being a resolution to print 60 000 copies of the mechanical portion of the Patent Cilice report for 1856, the cost thereof to be $1 20 per copy; agreed to. . Mr. Wake called up the pending motion to reconsider the vote by which tre Senate's Atlintic telegraph bill was referred to the Post Uffice ‘Adare Committee Mr. Jones, of Tennesvoe, moved to lay that motion on the table; not agreed to—yeas bays 114, - ‘The motion to reconsider was then agreed to Mr. Jones, of on the table; 121 Mr. Jones, of Tenn., moved to commit the EL: not agreed to—yeas 74, nays 112 Mr. J next moved t tpone ider- ation of the bill, _ yo aerial ee ge ta Never, withio the bis Wisconsin, waz the havoc ey mee cane ins deer as the present winter. ‘T snow is so deep—with a slight crust over it—that the buuter bas only to don bis enow shoes, and with bis ex, overtake’and slaughter the help- Jers animal that is unable to ran with any de- | gree of speed. Ke Great fears have boon entertained since Tenn , moved to lay the bill het agreed to—yeas 77, nays the recent flood in the Susquehanna river in | regard to the two families living on Carr's island, above Port Deposit The island pre- sents a frightful scene of desolstion, being completely overrun with ice. The dwelling houses are still standing, but nothing can be seen to give evidence of the safety of their sphabitants, Ax Exraaonpisany Casz,—Goy, McRae, of Mississippi, has sent to the Legislature of that State a petition from Graves, the defaulting treasurer, now an exile to Canada, to be al- lowed to return to his native State, on a prom: ise to make restitation in yearly instalments of the amount he had purloined. The case is eertainiy singular as a subject for legislation, but not more remarkable than the force given to the proverbial phrase, “ the way of the transgressor is hard,’’ as exhibited in his pe- tition Graves says, under date of July last, | een his letter by the remark that be is ignorant even of the name of his excellency : “I have been near Sryfesel Aces an exile, living in this Siberia of America, exposed to this terrible climate, where the mercury often sinks to40 degreea below zero, ce te ee from all that is dear to me on earth. Surely this is sufficient punishment for ail my previous acts. Even if I hed been living in Russia, my of- fence would not bave merited the punishment I have endured. “You surely cannot (after fourteen years of punishment, when my head is silvered with trouble and age, when my children bave wh up around me, unconscious of their father’s wisfortune,) wish to degrade me any farther. “I have a wife, sir, born in the sunny South, whose relations reside in Madison county, who is most enxieus to return to her native State. She nobly deserted hor parents, her home, her all, to follow her husband into exile—her punishment has been greater than mine, she ut least is innocent; but this has not prevented the climate from doing its worst upou her, and sheis gradually sinking into the grave All she asks is to be permitted to return to ler native State, (Mississippi,) te the sunny South, todie This she cannot do unlese her husband is free.’’ The Governor submits bis proposition to the Legislature, end seys that if it mee:s iho ap- probation of that body, he “ shall interposs no objecticn.”’ PERSOWAL eee» It eeems that Verdi, the eminent mu- fical composer, whi se opera: are now so popu- lar, is an Irishman named Green. +eeeTbe Hon. Thomas J. Henly, a former member of Congress from Indiana, now of California, is at the Kirkwood House in this city eee Mr E. Forrest, the actor, has recovered from his indisposition, which, for some days, interrupted his performances at the Broadway Theatre, Now York. +++. Anthony Burns, whoso * renditi ereatod such un excitement at B is sell- ing books in the lobby of the Ohio Honse of Representatives He isa student at Oberlin. + John L Seott, Esq., of Maysville, Ky., ave an entertainment in his law office on tiday evening last to all the editors, renor- ters, printers, &c , attached to printing offices in that vicinity. + The Newburyport (Massachusetts) Her- ald states, ‘upon good authority,” that the Hon. Caleb Cushing, on retiring from his office of United States Attorney Genera!, will retura to Newburyport to live. + The New York Mirror says of the Ca- ille- Meron mania, that the ladies ot that city consider it as one of the greatest “ luxuries of the season”! to go to Wallacic’s and indulge in & private cry behind their fans . We regret to learn that the senior edi- tor of the Richmond Evquirer met with an accident some twelve days ago which has eon fined him to his bed ever sines, and prevents his attending to editorial! dutiea. +++» The following is the commencement of a letter from Mrs. — to her husband in Cale fornia: “Oh, tel! me not that ebscnce con- quers love! the longer you stay away, the Letter I like you.” seve Mr. Gottschalk has sailed (ur Havana. He propus:a w give a series of concert Havana, and will rewaip there for months who will appear with him on ike concert boards. Horace Greeley deslives being a tdress- Honorable,” like ulker ex-members of Congress, and requests that he may be ad- dressed as “s/mple Horace Greeley.’’ Cor respondents will please remember it, and ad- dress their letters, ‘‘ Simple Horace Greeley, Tribune Buildings, New York ”’ seee G. W. Kendall, the former well-known editor of the New Orleans Picayune, now re- sides near New Lraunfels, Texas. H eattle ranch, where he he: a fino sto mares, horned cattle, and large flocks of sheep, the iatter under charge ct an imported Scotch shepherd. He bas nv slaves. but hires extra laLor, done by Germans fromthe village in the vicinity of which his estate lies. +++ Mr. Broderick, who bas just been ele the U S Senate for six years from © ormerly foreman of Hugine Com- ‘4,in New York. it ia said that when he started for California, seven years ago, be bad just enough money to tuke tim there and $25 over. Me roturna bow, it is said, with a fortune of about $250,000. ee++ The Now York, Times says: “ Pro fesror Peirce, of Cambridge, who has bee livering a course of lectures before the - zontan Institute on ‘* Potential Physies,”’ it is said, bas a work on mathematics uearly ready or publication, which is so learnedly writien that there isbut cne man in the world, te- sides himse!f, who will be able to read it, and that learned pundit is a Russian. This, of course, will be one of those bocks without which no gentieman’s lisrary will be consid- ered complete ++eeL. Q. Washington, Esq , formerly of the Trea-ury Department and now of San Frea- cisco, is in Washington, looking well indeed, bis numerous friends in the bederal Metropo- lis will bo giad to hear. It will be remem bered that he was despatched to Celifornia by tho present head of the Treasury Depart- ment more than three years ago, to bring order out of the then existing chaos of the affairs of the United States revenue department on the Pacific side. In the successful disehargo of his abare of that arduous, responsible and delicate task, he has won for himso!f enviable fame indeed ’ GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. Grorcrtown, Feb. 17, 1857. The Kaow Nothings held a mars meeting at Forrest Hall last night. Mr W. H. Tenny was called to the chair, and Mr. —~— Sheckeil appointed secretary. H. Addizon, Esq., their candidate for Mayor, being called fur, ad- dressed the meeting at some length upon the subject of the railroad, poll tax, tree suffrage, &c. Mr. A. was followed by Mr. Tenny, in pretty much the samo line vf argument. Mr. Gary, of Virginia, then took the stand, and made quite a lengthy ayeeen upon a!! sorts of subjects; after which they were addressed by Mr. C. Parker. The most disreputable exhibition we ever knew in our city occurred on Saturday night last, between the hours of nine and ten o’clook. A mob from fifty to one hundred in numbers congregated in the neighborhood of Mont- gomery and Dumbarton strects, and for nearly the space of an hour kept the neighborhood ia a state of alarm by their demoniac yells, oaths, blasphemies, and other mobbish demonstra- tions. Their vbject seemed to be to break up an Anti-Know Nothing ward meeting that was being held in the neighborhood. We have learned the names of gome of the parties, and but for wounding the feelings of roepectable connections we would let the public know them. The weather has become real warm and spring-like, giving considerable activity to vut door business operations The anti Know Nothings are to have a ma 8 meoting at Forrest Hall this evening K.R Crawford, their candidate for Mayor., and BR. Ould, Esq, are announced to addreas the meeting. . eg No change has occurred io the markets singe our report of Satarday 8. re Taz Orv Sranisn Comns.—The Philade!- | phie Inquirer learns that the average yield of worn Spsnish coins at the Mint of the United , States, Philadelphia, ia as follows: Quarters, 23% cents; elghths, 10. 9-10; siz 5b fhe Treasurer of the Mint psy# in the new issue of silver for amounts exceeding five dol- lars in value, immediately upon ascertaining j the weight of such ae are presented, at the | tate of $1,224 per troy ounge, He is xccompanied hy Amalia Patri, | Peneomat Ca —The American ladies are celebrated not less for their delicate beauty than for its early and premature decay. How important then to make use of the means whieh ecience has provided to arrest the per- nicious effects of our changeable climate, and preserve the complexion clear and beautiful in spite of deleterious influences. Burnett's Kalliston or Orient Water, will be found to accomplish this result. Prepared by Joeeph C. Burnett & Co, Tre- mont street, Boston, and sold in this city by Nairn & Palmer, Selby Parker, and the deal- ers generally woe e'N HOUSE. GEORGETEWN, D.C , February 17th. 1857 -NOTICE. ‘Those whose Schocl Tax ie not paid, must pay the same prior to the 234 Instant. Cc. F. SHEKELL, feb 17-3t Tax Collector. —— i ___ ‘TRINITY CHURCH FAIR —THE = children of Trinity Church Sunday Sehool will hold a F alr in the Washington Assem- bly Rooms. on Lousiaaa avenue, between 4 and 6th streets, forthe ben: Ht of the Mission Charel of Trinity Church, begining on THURSDAY next. the 19-b instant, coutinuing the resicue of the week feb 17 -a1@ COTILLON PARTY —THE MEM- bers of the Aviive Avsociation of the Northern Liberties’ Fire Company, take pleasure in annvuncing to their friends, that they will give their Fifth Cothion eG at thelr Hal, cn THURSDAY, February 19th, 1°57. f-b 17-3i% BY ‘THE COMMITTEE | <a MERTING AT FURKEST HALL —An adjourned meeting of the citizens of Georgetown, will be beld on WE D- NESDAY EVENING, the l5th, at 73g o'clock, at Forrest Hal Wm. H. fenney, Eeq., and others willeddr-es the meéting R.A. SHECKELL, feb 17-2 Secretary. | att EK GENTLEMEN COMPOSING thé Committee on the National Inanuge- ration Bell, are requested to meet gt Gaut'er’s, on “DNESDAY EVENING, Febrasy 18th, at o'olock ‘THOS. J. FISHER, Secretery. AN ADJOURNED Mcet- Ry os ths tesovolent ata Soctoty of Georgetown will be held at Forrest Hall. on WEDNESDAY EVENING, February 18th, at 7 o’clock. Al members are invited to attend, as an election of oiilcers will take place. feb 15-30% A. McCLIESH, See. Boe es BITION.—THE YOUTH Hore Misstonary Seclety of the Methodist Protestant Chuvch, 9-h street, between E snd F, will cive an K 'BITION tn the Church on THURSDAY VENING, the 19h inst., com- Menel-gat7 4 0’clock ‘hue exercises will be of a very entertaining character, constaiing of Kecltations, vialogues, Solos, Duetts and Chornses by the children. Admission, "5 ceuts for adults—12% cents for caildren under 12 years cf ape feb 16-4t $$ THE FAIR OF TRE LADIES OF Bethe Sixth. Presbyterten Church, still continues In Schne'der’s Ruliding south side of Poon. avenne, between 10th and Llth streets The manacets ae very thankful for the patronage they have received and ask for its continuance. Seme of the ladies will be present during theday, from 2p m , to discose of articles to those wio may Wisk to purchase and who cannot make it conventent to ettend at night, feb 16-1f will lecture at Dunbarten street M Church Georgetown, 00 WEDNESDAY EVE- NING, Feb 18h, at § o’clook. Subj-ct—“ The Highest Motives of Culture’? Adimicsion. 25 Couts. feb 4-1 Boa ere M ING —THE CITi- zens of Georgetown are tnvited to attend a Public Me to be held at Forrest Hal’, on ‘TUESDAY EVENING next, 17th Instant, at 7 ocleck, K.M Crawford, Esq , Anti-Know Nothing candidate for Wavor; Robt. Ould, Fsq, and others willaddress the mecting feb 14-32 SECOND GRAND ASSENBLY OF BP tne independent hare Company No 2, to be given et IsLanv dati, on TULSDAY, February i7, !857. ‘Tickets FIF CY CENTS —admittiag « Genve- tnan aod Dadies. By order of the fel teat COMMITTEE, NATIORAL WESTCRN TELEGRAPH. $40 Penusylvania Avenue, Over Gilman's Drug Store, near 7th street. ¢ HAVING BEEN REBUILT a » is now working with- the cheapest acd most ulcation to the West, feb 8-colm* INAUGURATION BALL —PHE SSE ian. ers will 21vea yrand inaugu ration Ball, atthe AssmweLy Rooms, on WED- NESDAY EVENING, the 4th of March Aa the Com~titee of Arr gemente will be compoged tn part of our bes: ‘0S, to ald the Officers of the Company, the pu may rest eesured thet noh- ing whi be loft andore on their part to secure plessure to all who may favor them with their presence. ‘Fickets-—fWO DOLLARS Jani? Wasi E ‘a mmitioe OF LEUTURES ON BSP svikia AND THB ROLY LAND, by HaLsey Durning, of Baltimore, at the ASSEMBLY'S CHURCH, corner of Massa- « etts avenne and Fifth sweet, February ith, 20th, Wd, and 24th. = These Lectures (live ta number,) will furntab descriptions of Sy:la and the Hely Land made from obieervatlen by the Lecturer when traveling in the zat, and will be tilustratet by larve Tran- > Presenting aceurate views of all the stautivcalities described Exercises mecee at ball past 7 o’clock. sfortue course, $1; Miaigié Lecture, 25 cents. ‘Ttexets can be had at tue priselpal Boos- stoves in the clty, avd at the door of tne Church feb Li-W,S,M&'f-it sh tele Beet? PHAN’S FAIR.— THE FAIR for ht. Joseph’s and St. Vincent’s Male apd Female Orphan Asviums, wiil be opened TO- MORROW EVENING, loth instant, at 6 o’elk, aclron Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9:h nets. and llth fe, 9-6 ES SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.— Course of Lectures to be given by Dr D B Kriv, F R.S. B. &e., on the “ Progress cf Architecture {a relation to Ventilation, W arming, as eee Fire-prooting, Acoustics, and the gen- eral preserva ton of Heaich.”” ‘These Jectures will be given on Wedne-day, February Lith, Friday 13 h, Monday loth, Wednesday 18th, Friday 20th, Mouday 23a, Wednesday 25tb, Friday 27tn,com- mencing ata quarter before 8 o'clock. feb 11 ATLUNAL INAUGURATION B. COMMITTEE OF INVITATION. Hon J R Thoinpson, Major Win W Russell, Hon George E Pugh, K J Nevin, Hon J Glancy Jones, D W Mahon, Hon C J Feulkner, A B Stoughtor, Hon Jno 8 Phelps. Chas W Welsh ‘The subsoribers to the National Inauguration Ball are requested to leave, at the Stationery store of Wm. F. Bayly, No 279 Pennsylvania avenue, the names and places of rcsidence of the ladies of thelr families fur whom cards of invitation are de- sired, or trgnsmit thera through the Post office to pisjor Wm. W. Russetr, Chairman of the Com- mittee. A subscription book may be found at the store of Mr. Bayly. WM. W. RUSSELL, Jaa 30- Chairman. SN. oe rss WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Housekeepers and those about to commence Housekeeping to bear in mind that the first, second, third and fourth rooms of our aie and spacious warehouse are filled to their utmost are Me every description of CABINET FURNITURE and House-furnish- ing Goods generally, to which we res ‘tfully invite the attention of those In want of bargains. Houses furnished throughout with every article in the housekeeping line VERY CHEAP POR Cash, or to punctual dealers at the usual credit Call at the * Houskx&&PER’s EMPoRigm” andevamine our stock before purchasing. Onr motto ig— “ Qutch sales and small Re ¢s.7 BONTZ & COOMBS. dec 12m 7th street, Tanda kK = ey, Ve Diks’ CABAS KETICULEZ, WOKK Boxes, Hat, Tooth, end Nail Brushes, India Rubber. and Buffalo Dressing Combs, at fob 17 St LAuMOND’S. $$ — ne (TAS SIBALS AUS, OK SLAVES WITH. ‘ out Masters —ByGeorgeFi:zhugh 81.26. Just published, and for sale at TAYLOK & MAURY’B feb i7 * Bookstore, near 9tb st. NEY, PECTUBIAL HISTORY OF THE United Stetes, for echools and families, by Berson J. Lessing, author of Pectorial Fied Book of the Revolution. Mlurtrated with over £00 fine Engravings Price Sv ceats. Just pub- lished, and for saleat TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near r 9th st, HAMS FOR BAKING, &c. E HAVE ANOTHEK CHOICE LOT OF HAMS, cured for baking, with the receipt "KING & BURCREL, fed 17 Vor, Vt. ave. and 16th st, feb 17 ON: B.—Halr work rvpaired or canage, ROTICE—NOTICE. BAVE A FEW OF THOSE which I consulted with such as also, Love, Marriage, Law Suits, and = be seen on 224 and Mates #5 cents, and gentlemen 50 cents. Hours—From ¥a. m. until 9 p.m. feb 17-20® corrected to 29th December, 1898, giv! missions, war services, and wounds of tavo—Lond. Staff; 2volumns. RK steamer Persia, b feb » by _ FRANCK TAYL( WOODEN Wan WOUDEN Wa in this market. It consists of— 25 degen Large Tubs 20 “ korse Bucksts, 10‘ Tron bound Buckets, ‘6 Brass-bourd do, « Tron-bound do , with tops, “« Brass-bound do., do “ Half Bushel Mearuree, soMcaAce “¢ Barrel do. always be found full, and or reta!l) as low as the from the trade is respectfully solicited JUS. L SAVAGE, Sign of the Gilt aw, Pa av, _feb 17-6 between 10th and 11th sts. DR.N.R. PAINTER, (From Charleston, South Carolina,) Surgeon, Chiro ter of Con is, Citizens, and Strang- ] ere to his Instentaneous and effectnal cure of CORNS, BUNIONS, Nails a Penetrating the Fiesh, cured without. the slightest pain, by a new end pe- ar method, without cutting, by T of his own composi'fon, in now well known and vouched for by respectable and prominent persons, some of whose names are annexed {7 Urders will be attenged to if left at Browns’ or at my Ufice, over Hutchinson Motel, or (be Kirkwood House, No 310 north side Pa. avenue, ee Fancy bere = efers, by permission, to—Washington: @ W. Humphreys, Jonas P. Levy Hon. L. M Keitt. Ex Gov Thomas,B Tucker. Baltimo-e: W G. Maiwell, Col s Houston, Calvin Green, P. H. Sulliven. Charicetou: Prof. Dickson, ans Dr. H. V. Tconer, Dr W. M. ite! Dr P can be comeu'ted from 8 to 12 a. m ,ard from 1 to S p. m , and will attend families et their Tesidences feb 17 Iw UYSTERS IN THE *HELL. E ARE NOW RKECEIVIN DAILY, tie finest COVE OYSTERS | the shell, which will be sold in small! quantities to suit families Also, Oysters by tre gallon at $1 25. SCHWARZE & DRURY, feb 16-3t 4£9 11th st , 2d door above FE. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. S PANISH AND MEXICAN COIN, SIX, Twelve, Twenty-Five, Fifty, and One Doller pieces wiil be received «t full value for ted Goods ard Fancy Articles, Hnts, Caps, B and Shoes, at fair prices. All persons Wing the above money will piease call at the New Store, No 276 Seventh street. between M and N streets, east ride N. GARRETTSON, feb 14 2:% i The Attention of the public ts re- Spectinliy cailed tothe following Notice: VARNELL'S PAINTING EMPOKIUM UST OPENED ON A NEW PLAN. NO 51 Loutziapa avenue, between 6th and 7th sts north side, sign of the large Eagie HOUSE, SIGN, and FANCY PAINTING of every deser'ption will be executed at reasonable Prices, and by competent workmen. I am determined to give entire satisfaction to all who wili give me a triai, Sign aud Fancy Work ten per cent cheaper than th- old standard price. ‘The Establishment will be open from 7 a. m., to \ past 6 o’clock p. m, and ail orders will be promptly attended to. feb 16-dim * — RETIRED PHYSICIAN, WHOSE sands of life have nearly run out, discovered wille living ta the East Indies, » certain cute for Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, and General Debility Wishing to do us mach good as possible he will send to such of Lis alll 'cted fellow beings as request it, this recipe, with full and explicit directions for making it up and su<cessfully using it. He requires each af- plicant lo enciose Limone sil.ling ; three cents to ve reuraed as post ige on the Kecipe, and the re- mainder to be applied to the Er can of this ad- Vertisement. Address Dr. H. JAMES, Jersey City, N.J. fe \c-im LAND WARRANSS LOCA le HE SUBSCRIBER, A RESIDENT OF 8t. Paul, M. 'T , having an extensive knowledge of the Government Lands in Minnesota, Wiscon- sin, and lowa, and having great experience in locating the same, ne ent to enter Warrants to great edvantage to those wishing to invest. Particuiar attention given to procuring lands contiguous to Railroads when they become sub- Ject to entry Lands and Lots,inand aboutthe cities of Super, ior, Bayfeid, and St Paul, for sale H. LINDSLEY, Kirkwood House, jan 29 Im Washington, D.C NVASIUN AND CAPTURE OF WA ington, by J 8 Wi liams. Price #1. Tempest and Sunshine, or Life in Keniucky. Nick Nax for March. Yan>ee Notions for March New York Ledger for February 21st. Harpers’ Weekly do do 14th. A set of Swedenborg works at half price. For saie b: E. K. LUNDY, feb 14- No 128 Bridge St , Georgetown. NEW GuODs. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED AND OPEN- ed thisday our uew supply cf rich JEW- ELRY, etc., for the season, and call perticular attention to our unusual large stock of— DIAMONDS, PEARLS, FLORENTINE MOSAICS, STONE CAMEOS, CORALS, CAMEOS, LAVAS, ETC , ETC., Mounted In the most elaborate and latest style Our assortment has never been so complete as at present if[7 We shall take pleasure in shewing our goods toall whether purchasers or not. H. SEMKEN, Dealer in fine Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, and Plated Ware, 330 Penn avenue, between Och and 10th streets feb 14 lw etna eta Lendl For RENT.—A PIANO FROM KNABE & Gale’s Factory is for rent at a very, moderate rent. I: quire at No. 463 10th street, between E and F. 14-3 MATTRESSES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Mauufsctared at the Fairview Steam mill, ALEXANDRIA, Va We: INVITE THE ATTENTION OF THE trade of Lopes em and vicinity to tre large assortment of MATTKESSES now on haud, compris Patent-Spring, Hair, and several hundred Husk and ‘ton, of various sizes, to meet the demand of the coming season Crders by mail or otherwise promptly attended to, and goods delivered =t Baltimore rates Address feb 7-19 FITZPATRICK & BURNS. 'S HAIR MANUFACTORY, ue, between Oth and 1th streets. wis. HALF WIG68, BRAIDS, CURLS, Bandeaus, Frizzed Kolers, &c., always oa hand, and made to order at afew hours notice. Ladies’ Hair Dyed, Snamoooned, &c., in the wost complete manner. All-sorts of Tollet Articles from the best French and Kngiish houses. No 6 Pa avenue, upstairs, over Davis’ Music taken in ex- fed Ll-3m ™ EORGE ATE FROV EN@LAND. WISHES TO inform the ladies and gentlemen of Wasb- ington and Georgetown that she can be seen and a, and fature ; , Absent Friends, other particulars. Shecan streets, near the Observa- BY {SH ARMY LIST FOR 1857— Pamphiet.—The Annus! British Army List, the com- iicc re of the Army, Ordnance and Marines ; 1 volume oo- lon, 1857. Who's Who, for 1857—A directory to the Rank, Title, rnd Officials of the Bvitish Empire, one pocket volume. Letters from Hea4d-quarters in the Crimea, by{an Officer of the eddie’s Researches in Mar'!- time International Law; 2 volumes. !mported HE SUBSCRIBER HAS Now IN STORE & most complete assortment of the best E ever before offered for sa'e «Peck, Half Peck, Qr Peck Measures ‘* Staff Churns, brase and tron-bourd, Our arrangements are such that our stock will —— (either wholesale Sastern cities. A call NVI{ITES THE ATTENTION OF Members means of an ve to ten min- utes, and the relief is so instantaneous, that the persons thus treated can immediately put on their shoes and walk wi bout the least inconvenience. Dr P. has practised in his profession for the last twenty-four years with remarkeble success, and is Amusements. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. F.L.Moxtsr, Manager. J. Waris, Treasure, SECOND GRAND CONCERT BY THE PYNE AND HARRISON ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY, The celebrated Miss LOUISA PYNE, the Q ure, of lish Snd the great tenor. Mr w —F, RRIBON, and Mr HORNCASTLE THIS EVENING in selections from the most Operas + erent me aye 2. Cavatina—“ 0, tacg i et ate,” Linda) Dortrat, Lovtss Pyne, , 3. Aria—"Scesa del sci r Miss Louies Pyne and — Doo Mr. W. Gorrison. 6. Bato Boug—“ Werry Peokooliar,” ura = Bhoats Parr Il. 1. Verezano’s Celebrated Waite BS Mins Loutes Pyne. 2. Balled— em fs ie 4 yet, Baits 3. Fantasia, Concertina. 4. arta—“Skylark,” Benea:, 5. Buty Song--Mre. Rae . Trie—“ Tern ot “ plise Louies Free, Roracenas” Mus'cal Cor ductor... wbeomens Mr A. Frvowicr Cards of Admission, 50 cents; Seeured Feats, 75 cents. To be had at all the Hotels and principal Book and Music Stores, and at the from ly &.m toSp.m Doors open at 7; to commence at 4 o’clock —===— = BALLARD’ Nn, Corner of Ninth st. and Lowisiaca avenue PROFESSOR HILL, Tae WizaRD oF the East, and Wonderfal Magician: M’LLE ARMILE, the accomplished and beautiful Vice. lest Danseuse; Gen. TOM LITTLE FINGER, the smallest Man In the world, will give e Grend Performance THIS KVENING, Feb. 17th, ana every ever ing during the week Alto, on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, at 3 o'clock poesia ea at 7}, commence at 8 o’clock. Admissicn 25 cents—Children half price Washimgton Cireus and Ampitheatre, Cormer ef Seventh Street and the Avenue. GRAND RE-OPENING* The Great Humorist of the Age, DAN RICE With bis Te eee ene 8 engaged for Six Nights Commencing on™ . On WEDNESD(Y NIGHT, February 15th, And every night curing the rest of the week, Assisted Zz NEW EQUESTRIAN TROUPE! Among the artists will be found the accomplished F questrienne. MADAME WHITBY, FROM HAVANA, With her maichiess dancing horses, PAULINE and COQUETTE Master WILLIF, the Boy Hero of the Circle Mr. FRANK ROSSITER, and others, _ Who will appear in e most ELEGANT ARENIC DISPLAY! estat Bam Eng Boxes 50 cents. Pit 25 cents. feb 17 (Intel) —_—_—_—_ Lost and Found. Fecse.—on PENN. AVENUE, 19th and 20th sts , this morning, a BREAST- PiN. The owner can eit by gay 9 the Pp saine, ard paying for this advertisement. at this cmce = ini : L3s 7-—1N THE GALLERY OF TRE couse epresentatives, or on the we’ from thence to the east Portico,’ a BLACK LACK COLLAR The finder wi!! receive thanks, anda re arty deslted, by leaving itatthe Star Usiee. at ee L&st— YESTERDAY (SUNDAY) APTER- noon, between the Northern Liberty Market and Chureh of Epiphany, by the way of New York avenue, 1, end 13th streets, a GULY WATCH; maker G D Clark; grey hound on theback. The finder will be $0 on leaving it at this office, or at No. 58, north side of the Market. feb 16 3e | yreaery REWAKD.—STRAYED FROM Browns’ Hotel, on Sunday rfter- noon, abcut two o'clock, a large biack Newrourdland DOG, sbout 12 months old, perfectly black, shert barby tail: without collar. The above reward will be upon bis return to the office of the Rote was last seen on E etreet, near (Le Poet Office. feb 16-3@ ——_—_—_—_— STRAY ED-FRou £BE OWNER, Al bert Kirby, a email WHITE BITCH, with ver cotored Epots Height from 12 to 14 Inches" Vhe Bada wi ve lberaliv rewarded by leaving her at HENRY BIRCH’S Livery Stable, on 1th street. feb l4-3t# $ REWARD.—LUST, ON SATURDAY, the 7th tnstant,a small Dus, Soswers to the name cf Fenny, colored black and tan likes terrier Whoever wilirelura her to the residence «f ube advertiser, Nc 6 Lasisiana avenue shalt recelve the above reward. ——____—_—_—_———— ven He ANTED —A PROTESTANT @IKL From fee oem — porseeng as Chem: or Nurse, 7 at this office. 's Nw a opel a ’ ANTED —A° WOMAN TO DO THE Weshiog ee and Chamberwork. Alss, a gcod Dini com Servent, Colored preferred Apply at DIVERNUIS°S HOTEL, = between 17:h and 1*th streets. fe! 7 Seg Wadtep IMMEDIATELY —A WHITE Woman to Cook, Weeb, and Iron for a family of three. Best references required. Apply at No. 59 Ist street, Georgetown. feb i7-2* ANTED—TWO MALE WRITE sER- vants. They must be well recommended. None other need appivet the SIMPSON HOUSE, southwest corner of 10th street end Penn. avenue. _feb 17-3t es ANTED IMMEDIATE DY —AN INDUS- trions Woman to Cook, Wash, and Iron, Call at 437 E street. 16 ae ANTED —A MAN FO DO GENERAL Housework ine small family. Reoommer- ations required Inquire at No. 261 7th street, near Northern Market feb 16-206 ANTED—BY A YOUNG MAN, TO EN- gege in Keeping a set of Accounts, clearly and perspicously by Double Futry or Sing’e Entry Bookke ping Also, A:ithmetical computrtions, plain ee and Writing promptly and cor- Tectly execu! Respectable references wi!l be given if required. Address J.S, through City ‘ost Office. feb 16-2:* Rn te nd asc OOM8 WANTED.—PARLOK AND BED- Rocms, on or near the Avenue, by the month. Address ««C. W .’’ City Post Offce, stating terms and location. feb 4 3* ea erie a aesaaieaiesietanain eee ANTED.—A NURSY, WHO IS FULLY competent to take char eofa young — Tences required. at 8 Yard Gate. ai Pply, = 11-2tewtt ochcrincr he EE. — Stanwa AND MEXICAN COIN WANTED AT HOOD-S SILVERWARE MANUPFAC- TORY —They will be taken (in er for all kinds of fine gold jewelry, Ane gold sil- ver watches, plated ware, &c ) at the following fates, viz: Halves at 50 cts , quarters at 25 ots., shiliinos at 123g cts. No. 338 Pa. av [feb 2} ANTED.—THE HIGHEST PRICES Deid in cash for Gid Silver, at HOOD’S Sil ver Ware Manufactory, 338 Penn. avenue, near Kh street. dec W HOUSE WANTED —A GENTLEMAN desires to rent a comfortable and convenient two-story, furnished Urick House, within twe blocks or so of Penn avenue, between 3d and 14th streets. By app! to the Editor of tbe star ‘37. ____ Boarding. OARD &o.—MRB. RATES, ON THES.W B corner of Penpsyivania avenue and %b street ie peoreted acto as jUemen with rooms or without board Every effort ‘Will be made a comfortable who may favor ber GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE. WO DAILY TRAINS unset, NIGHTS ) heave A! for Kichmord — 7 € Fare 96g, °* Fs iwes A EVANS, toa gett,