Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1857, Page 2

2 S57. FRIDAY ry 20,1) SPIRIT OF THE MOKNING PRESS. The Union arraigns the Republican party of the House for its alleged design of sustain- ing the members who have been tried and | reported by the House Investigating Com. mittee, because they are of their (Republican) i political organization. Thus, the editor rep- | rehends Messrs. Bennett and Grow for object- ing to the reception of the report of Mr. Davis } of Md., before that was read, as evincing a | determinaticn to sustain those on whom the | committee bad propored to expel, ere they | (Messrs. B. and G_) had seen the evidence. i In our Congressional column the reader will find a synopsis of the speech of Mr. Bennett on one side, and of that of Mr. Orr on the | Patented December 23, 1356. other, which together explain intelligibly the | respective positions of the two antagonistic | parties in the House with reference to these reports. The Intelligencer makes the following sam- mary of the material portion of the debate in the House hall yesterday, upon the report of Mr. Davis of Md, from the Investigating Committee “Mr. Davis, of Maryland, from the select committee appointed to investigate certain charges of corruption, made a report implica- ting one of the members of the House. Sey- eral points of order were raised as to the re- ception of this report, to determine which | question the Speaker decided thet the rt must be read. This haying been done. Mir. Grow argued at some length to show that the committee had transcended their authority and viol.ted parliamentary usage hy conduct- ing the examination of witnesses a3 it had done. Mr. Davis replied, and recapitulated the proceedings cf the House and the commit- tee to show that the latter had but carried out the views and instructions cf the House, and that the accused had been notified and had an opportunity of confronting the wit- nesses if he thought proper to do to. Mr. Bennett then went into an elaborate review of the whole proceeding to show that the com- mittee had acted the part of grand jury, court, and pettit jary, and hed pronounced sentence upon the member without according to Lim his constitational right of a public trial. He wished the report recommitted. Mr. Orr, of South Carolina, vindicated the course of the committee, and contended that they had not only proceeded according to the instructions of the House and in ormity to parliamentary law precedents cited by him. He argued that the accused had teen adorded the fuliest oppor- tunity to introduse exculpatory ontradics tory testimony, and Lad so far avail of it nesses to attempt to discredit one of the wit- —— —_- = eo WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. i> Reception at the Executive Mazsien This Eveninz between ® and 10 e'clock. i himself | Ex Thomas Floyd, of Chambersburgh, Pa , as- signor to himself and G. H. Merkleia, of same place —For improved sash fastener. . Janius Foster, of Brooklyn, N. Y., assignor to John Herbold, Geo Kuhnyand Junius Fos- ter, aforesaid.—For improved tile machice Lewis B Gasman, of Philadelphia, Pa., as- signor to himself, and Henry W. and ilenry Safford, of same place.—For improvement in curtain fixtures. Alonzo Marshall, of Newark, N J , assignor to Benjamin Marsb, of same place —For var- nish can. 5 : C. P. Garlirk, of Amador, Minn. Territory, and M. G. Blackstone, of Mainville, 0.—For improved mode of securing to each other the panels of field fences. . Ltrissues.—W w. Osborn, of Louisville, Ky. For improvement in machines for pressiag bonnets and bonnet frames. Patented August 19, 1836. Wm H. McNary, of Brooklyn, N Y.—For improvement in the manufacture of hosiery. George W. Parker, of Fitzwilliam, N. HI — For improved machine for making clothes pias. Patented March 18, 1356. Design —A. C. Barstow, of Providence, R. I —For design for wood stoves, Astounding News from Indianopolis!—A letter has been received here from Indianop- olia stating that in the investigation of the ac- counts of the outgoing Republican party State Officers of Indiana, astounding defaleations have been discovered; that certificates for ir- suing patents for some 15 or 20000 acres of swamp lands have been issued in favor of one of those officerr, for which no money has been paid into the treasury; that the ac- counts of the State treasurer show a deficit of some $60,000 not paid up by him; and the issue of a large amount of Lank paper with- out taking the security required by law. There is ‘‘old Ned to pay” in Lndianopolis about these developments. The parties im- plicated were elected as Know Nothings but turned up Republicans in the shuffling of the cards of the late Presidential campaign. Elected —We received at a late hour last night a despatch from a correspondent at Tren. ton, announcing the gratifying fact that the New Jersey Legislature, acting in joint meet ing, had just re-elected the Hon. John R. Thompson t> the seat in the Senate of the United States which Le so worthily fills. it will be recollected that the c2ucus in which he was re-nominated took place only yesterday | forenoon. Quick wo that. A Correction.—The Mr. Sweeney who is but in accordance with | now somewhat conspicuous es having been a witness before the House Investizating Com- mittee, is not our fellow citizen H. B. Sweeney, q , of the well known Wesbington banking house of Sweeney, Rittenheuse, Fant & Co, a8 some at a distanze imagine; but a citizen of the intericr of the S:ate of New York Confirmed.—The Senate have confirmed the appointment of E Spottewood to be the Sar- veyor of the port o: Dubuque, lowa, vice North Carolina.—We real!y know of no bei- | Henry D. La Cossitt, deceased; and that of ter investment than in the stocks of the State If F. Cooper, to be the Surveyor of the port of North Carolina, whose financial probity has | Chatancoga, Tennessee, vice W. Irving Cran- ever been eyual to that of any State or coun- try on the face cf the gicbe. Py way of in- suring the <uccess of the system of internal improvements which she bas matured of late dall, resigned The Naval Court cf Inquiry assembled tc- day inthe building on the northwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Seventzenth street years—that is, to secure the necezrary confi- | to organise. They were expected to adjourn dence in her se ago she increased her tixation 5 per centum, and at the present session she has increased it 37% per centum more. f£uch a thirg as a de- fault in the collection of her taxes or in the due peyment of ene cf her obligations is un- known. Under such circumstances there can be little doubt that sbe will short'y obtain all the means from atroad necessary for the ap- es and bonds—two years | Over until Monday, ere commencing upon the first dropped officer’s case on their docket. Postponement.—The Secretary of the Trea - gury bas extended the time for receiving the bids for the Custom House and Post Office au- thorized to be constucted at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the 2d of March, 1857. Supreme Court —Wednesdey, J. McBrack- preaching seacon’s work on the extension of | ep, Esq., of California, was admitted en at, her progressing railroads. We know the State | torney and counsellor of this Court. thoroughly, and know no other people under the ean on whose responsibility we would | errer, ws. the city of Boston sooner trust money seeking investment. List of Patents.—The fullowing is the lit of Patents iesued from the United States Pat ext Office forthe week ending February 17, 1857—each bearing that date: Jonathan Altman, of Armstrong county, Pa.—For self setting hair-trigged gun lock. Samuel J. Anderson and Nelson Richardson, of Erieviile, N. ¥Y.—For improvement in ex tension ebairs Leonard Arnold, of Janesville, Wis —For improvement in seed planters. userne M. Bolles and Washington G. Smith, of Cooperstown, N. ¥.—For photographic cam- era box. Henry Burt and James T. Hedden, of New- ark city, N J.—For improved machine for making hames. John H. Cooper, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in gas regulators ‘obn P. Derby, of South Keading, Mass.— For improvement bosom pins James E. A. Gibbs, of Mill Point, Va.—For ——s earpenter’s bench clamp. P. Groes, of St Levi o — Forimproved device for allowing ei terally, independent Moses fi Halo, and Samuel Horton, of New- burypert, Mare.— For improved chimuey cowl Isaiah J. Hendryx, of New York, N. ¥ — For improved metuod of generating air blast. Charles Hicks, of Huverstraw, N. Y —For improved mackine for varnicbing percussion “Be bj. Hinckley, of Troy, N. Y.—For im- provemect in folding Ledeteads. Edger Huson, of Ithaca, N. ¥.—For im- roved gearing for wagons Sam’! Lillie, Jr , of Fort Wayne, Ind.—For improved brick press 1 EB. H. Linvell, of Orleans, Mass —For im- —— in attaching extra top-sails to vea- Michsel J. Biller, of Saint Louis, Mo.—For improvement in gaa retort. ason C. Osgood, of Troy, N ¥.—For im- Proved machinery fur excavating rock. Henry Pickford, of Boston, blass.—For mode of fastening skates Joshua C Price, of For improvement coupling m. 5. Reeder, of St. Louiz, Mo.—For im- woved device to allow circular saws end-play independently of the driving shaft. Rutus Rode, of Manchester, Pa.—For im- provement in beat cars. Jobn N. Sawtet! ee Loweli, Mass —Por im- rovement in manufacturing spinnin, * William Sebnebly and T: a eee Hackensack, N. J —For improvement in ma- ebinery for harvesting grain and graas. Nathaniel H. Shaw, of Farnworth, N H — ¥or improved wachive for splitting shoe pegs. f New Philadelphia, 0.— in seifdisengaging car No. 38. Thomas Richardson, plaint!T in Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the district of Rhode Island. Mr. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the Court. reversing the decree of the said Circuit Court, with costs, and remanding the cause with directions to award a ventre fuctas de novo No 48 Archibald Babooek, appellant, vs. Edward Wyman. Appeal from the Circni Court of the United States for the distri Massachusetts. Mr. Justice McLean deliv- ered the opirion of the Court, affirming the decree of the said Circuit Court in this cause, with costs, and interezt until paid, at the same rate per annum that similar decrees bear in the courts of the State of Massachu- setts. No. 58 Thomas A. Ronalds’s executor et al, appellants, vs John H. Lewis. Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the district of Alabama. Mr. Justice McLean delivered the opinion of the Court, reversing the decree of the said District Court, with costs, and remanding the cause for far ther proceedings in conformity to the opinion of this Court. No. 100. Thomas Jackson et al., owners of the steamboat Wetumpka, appellants, vs. the steamboat Magnolia, &c , illiam F. Jamesz, master, &c, This cause was argued by Mr- Phillips for the appellees. Ne. 161. Frederico Notribe’s heirs, appel- lanta, vs. Wm W. Woodfoik. This causa was submitted to the consideration of the Court on the record end printed arguments, by Mr. Pike for the appellants, and by Mr. Meigs for the appellee. No. 102, Wm. Byers, appellant, ve Francis Surget. Thiscause was argued by Mr. Law- rence for the appellee. No 103 Bosweli Beebe et 21, appellauts, vs William Russell This cause wa: submit- ted to the consideration of the Court on the record and printed arguments, by Mr. Law- rence tor the appellants, and by Mr. Pike for the appellee. Adjourned. Yesterday, John MoCrackan. Haq , of Cali- fornia, and W. A. Talbott, Esq., of Maryland, were admitted atterneys and counsellors of this Court. No 19. Edward Field, plaintiff in error, vs. Pardon G. Seabury et el., and No. 20. Edward Field, pisintiff in error, vs. Pardon G. Seabury etal. Appeals from the Circuit Court of the United States for the dis- trict of California. Mr. Justice Wayne de- livered the opiuion of the Court, reversing the decrees cf the said Circuit Court, with costa, and remanding the causes. with directions to awerd a venire facias de novo No. 51 Paul Mayo, claimant of the brig bomas Schneuly cf Clement, appellant. vs Matthew Hunt et al al from the Circuit Court of the United States for the district of Maseachusetts. The decree inthis case was affirmed, with costs No. 2y. Adolphus Darant, appellant, ws. Jos. Smith, of Delaware, 0 —For improye- | 2™uel Lawrence et a!., and No 61. Robert ment in Larness fur horses Alfred E. Smith, of Bronxville N Y.—For improved mode of securing hubs on axles Andrew J Vandegrift, of Delaware. 0 — For improvement in feedwater apparatus to steambvilera Caleb C. Walworth, of Boston, Mass —For improved machine for fitting gaz bo m. Webster, of Morrisania, Y¥.—For imprevement in damper regulators for steam boilere. Wa. ®. Wesson, of Chiilieothe, 0 —For im- | Department.— Jrovement in electric telegraphs David H Whittemore. of Worcester, Mase for improvement in wachine for paring ap plee H A Willard, cf Westminster, Vt.—For suprovement in machines for eutting vegeta- jes. Samuel R Wimot, of Watertown, Conn — For improvement in operating valves of steam engines. ‘aniel K. Winder, of Cinciunati, 0.—For improved method of raising water. .G. Baker, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., ro a to himself and Chaz. Bradfield, game a Machines Por improvement in boot crimping | Pre#s, Taylor, plaintiff in error, vs. Nathan T. Car- ry!, who survived Wm. J. Ward. These case: were continued to next term for re-argument No 125. John D. Bracy’s administrators, appell vs. the branch of the Bank of the State of Alabama at Mobile. This cause wat argued by Mr. Lawrence for the ai pellees _ No. 146 McCullough et al. vs. Toots et al. ia the first case for argument to-day. Adj'd The Current Cperations of the Treasury On yesterday, 19th February, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the Troasury Department... <4 654 43! Fortheluterior Department..... 49 593 x0 | For Customs... 127,728 43 | War warrants received and en- ered. .cereceees-ceceese seveee 122,751 87 From miscellaneous sources. . 2 $59 72) On account of the Navy...e.s.s 3,090 ou CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS, In rou Senare, yesterday, after we went to the House amendments to the Sub ma. | tine Telegraph bill were debated by Messrr, | Mee Robert Bell of Tenn., Stuart and Seward, in favor of enacting the bill. It was then leid aside for the day; and then, afier the transaction of some other business, they adjourned In tax Hovss, the report made hy Mr. Davis, of Md., froin the Investigating Com- mittee, was discussed at length by many members. In the course of this debate— Mr. Bennett, of N. ¥., did not design any reflection upon any member of the committee, but what ke designed to do was to question their jurisdiction. In his opinion, the report of the committee in this case was unconstitu- tional, and was nothing but an artful argu- ment against the accused. The committee had exceeded their powers; and if they had not tried any man, they had condemned the accused without trial. He thought it was dis- honorable to take advantage of a man’s ab- sence for this purpose, and contended that the charge ought to have been, indiccreet conver- ‘ion as a member of Congress. ile protested against this proceeding, as it violated the constitutional rights of a member of Congross, and thought that the public would jadge more correctly of the matter than the committee hed done. He begged, therefore, that the House would recommit this subject to the com- mittee with instructions. Mr. Orr was not surprised that the commit- tee had been arraigned, for he had expected that they would be. The object or purpose of the committee wae to present the report. and ask that it might be printed, and that the con- sideration should be postponed till Monday next, by which time the report and all the evidence might be printed and laid upon the tables of the members, so that they could form just conclusions of the whole subject. He would say that there had not been, in the bis- tory of the government, a sing!e instance or precedent inconsistent with the course pur- sued by the committee, and he would chal lenge gentlemen to contradict the statement The case of the Cilley duel had been referred to The resolution adopted in that case au- thorized the appointment of a committee to investigate the causes which led to his death, and the circumeturces connected therewith, and report to the House, but itdid notinstruct them to report any action. He desired to call the attention of the House toanother fact. He disiiked exceedingly to make the allusion, but it was necessary that the precedent which he held in his hand sbould go before the Houee and the country. It was only at the last ses- sion cf Congress that a resolution was < ffered for the expulsion of bis late colleague from South Carolina. Tho committee had investi- gated the matter. and kad igipticated others, but the Honse had heord then no virtuous in- dignation from the member from Pennsylvania. The gentleman from New York wanted the committee to confine the report merely to the evidence. The committee relied upon the uniform practice cf the House to sustain them, aud the resolution ucder which they had been authorized to act superceded the rule in the Manual for the time beivg He had never spent forty dsys more disagreeably than in investigating charges against men who had heretotore sustained high characters; but he had doneit firmly. He would submit to the House that there ought to have been no dis- cussion on the evidence in this ease, ae only the friends of the accused bad been permitted to see it, and the majority of the House knew nothing about it Gentlemen spoke about the character of :he witnesses. The committee had weighed the testimony and the character of these witnoree ; and he would have been giad, indeed, if he could state that they were unworthy; but he evuld not doit. Gentlemen said that one of the witnesses in this was turned off asa deorkeeper. ile would state that only one year ago this witness waa app: inted a door- keeper of the House by the intiuence of the gentleman from New York himself. With reference to the other witnege, it was said that Mr. Triplett was dismissed for malfea- sance in cfice. He would where was tbe } evidence that he was 80 dismised. He would undertexe to say that it was the first time be hud heard any such charge made against bim. Mezsrs A K.and If Marskal! of Kentucky, eech in a few remarks, gave the witnoss, Mr. Triplett, a high eharacter. At the conclusion of this debate all the re ports from ths ssid Committee were ordered to be printed, and made a rpecisl order for Wed- nesday next. The general report clores with the following paragraph in expianstion of a bill which the committee submiited for the consideration of Congress : i “Fo meet aud remedy, cr atleast to sevetines these evils, the committee have unan{mously order €d the folluwing pil! to be reporied, with a request that it be printed and referred to tae Committee of the whole on the state of tie Unton. They do not ask its consideration as matter of p.ivilege be- cause of the advanced period of the session, but they are unwilling to close their lavestigation without submitting to the consideration of the House an@ the couutry a mea.ure which tbe next Congress may be enabied to ee: et and eaact in- toalaw,which, with the law of isis and the jew toucaing recusent witnesses of tals reselon, throws all the guards aroucd the government against corrupticn that can be cforded by any legtsiation *” A BILL to pretect the peop'e azalnst corrupt and seeret Lofuence tu matters of legislation. Be it enacted, §c , That no person shall, al- rectly or indirectly, eifer or agree to give any moa- ey, or other valuable thing, or security for euy Mooney, or other valuabie thing, to avy perevn for the service of such person or of any otter persoa, in elding or advocating or procul: the passage or Gefeat of any measure before exner houre of Congress, or any committee of either house to be paid or delivered on the contingency of tue pas- sage or defeat of ny measuie before either house of Congress, or before any committee of either bouse; and that m person shall agree tu accept Or rece.ve, or shall accept or receive, any money or other valuable thing for a'dirg or advocating, or eel the passage or defeai of any measure before eitter hcuse of Congress, or b+ fore eny committee of either house; and that every bar- gain, contract, or security for any such compen- sation, or any such Contingency, and ali shifts and contrivances to cover or conceal such bargain, are hereby deciared null and void ; and tue parties to any euch bargain, contract, or agreement, or un- derstanding. well as the parity to pay as the party to receive the mo: ey or other valuuble taing ersecurity therefor, on any euch contingency as is above indicated, aie hereby declared guilty of a misdemeaaor, and, on coavicticn thereof bt e fore any court of the United States having juris- diction of the said cifence sball suffer imprison- meent in the common fJajl for rot jess than six months nor more than one year, and be suofect to a fine of not less then one bundred do.lars nor more than one thousand dollars. Bec.—. And be it suryther enaeted, That no epee aving any interest in the passsge ur de- feat of any measure before either house of Con- gress, and no agent or perwon acting for or repre- senting any other person as ayent or attorney in- law, of in fact for procuring, aiding, or advocatlog tue passage or defeat of 7 measure before elther house of Congriss, or before any committee of either house, shall upproach, converse with, or es plain to, or in any manner attempt to tn!!uence any member of either house relative to such measure without first distinctly dirclosing tosuch member wrether he is interested personally in his own right, or as agent for any othe person, in the passage or defeat of such measure; and any persons who shal! violate the provisions of this secilon are hereby declared yuiity of a mis te- Meanor, and,oa conviction thereof before any court of the United States, be punished by im- piisonment for not less thanone munth, nor more than meg Mee ard bya fine of aot less tnav cne poeaeed ol.ars, Lor more than one thousand dc}. jars. The report in the caso of Mr. Gilbert eon- cludes by offering the following resolutions : 1. Resolved, That Wililam A. Gliver.a mem- ber of tre House fiom New York, ¢1d agics with F. F.C ‘Triplett to procure the passage of a reso- tution or bill through the present Congress for the purchase by Congress of certain copies « f the book of the said friplett on the Peasion and Bousty Land Lawa, in consideration thet the said Triplett sbouid allow him ta receive a cer taln sum of money out of the appropriation for the purchase of the book. 2. Revived, That Wiiliam A. Gilbert did cast his vo.e on the lowa land bill c¢epending beretc- fore before this Congress for a corrupt con idera- ton, consisting of seven square miles of land and some sto k given, or to be given, to him 3. Resolved, That Wiliam A Gilbert,« mem- ber of this House from New York, be forthwith evpelled from the House. The following resolution accompanies the general report : Kesolved, That James W. Simonton be ex pelled from the floor of thie Rouse as repor er. The following resolutions are appended to the report in the ease of Mr. Kdwards, of New R d, That Francis 8. Eawards,a member ¢f this House from the State of New 4 ork, aid, on the 234 day of December last, attempt to en- : Paine, a member of this House trom the State of North Carotina, to vote contrary to the Gictates of his judgment and conscience on a Dill making a grani of lands to ald in the con struction ef a railroad in the ‘Territory of Minue, sota by bolding outa pecuniary consideration to the said Paine for his support of the said bill. Resolved. That the ssid Francis 8. Edwards be, and he Is hereby, expelled frem th la House. The following resolutions are appended to the reportin the case of Mr. Welch, of Con- necticut 1. Resolved, Phat Willlam W. Welch did cor- ruptly combine with William A Gilbert, a mem- ber of this House from New York, to procure the romeege of a resolution or bill th: ‘h this House the Agere of certain copies of the work of F F C. Bripiett on the oe and Bount Land Laws for morey to be paid @ the said Wil- Mam A. Gilbert on its passage 2. Resolved, That Willlam W. Welch did at- tempt to procure money from James R Sweeney, for reporting favorably on the claim cf Roxana Kimball from the Committee on Invalid Pen- sions at this ee 3. Resolved, That William W. Welch, amem- ber of this House from Connecticut, be forthwith expelled from this House The following resolutions are appended to Ae Teport in the cage of Mr. Matteson, of New fori - Resolved, That Orsamvs B. Mattecon, a mem- ber of this Hcuse from the State of New York, did incite parties deeply interested in the e of a joint resolution for construing the De: Moines grant wien here,aad to use hag sum of money and other valuioles corruptly, for the Purpose of procuring the passage of ssid joint resolution through this House Resolved, That Orsamus B. Matteson, in de- olaring thata large number of the members of this House had assocla’ed themseives together, and pledged themelves eaca to the otber not to vote for any law or resolution granilng moncy or lands un'ess they were paid for it, bas falsely and wilfolly defamed the character of this House and bas proved himself unworthy to be a member thereof. Resolved, That Orssmus B Matteson e mem- ber of this House for the state of New Youk, be, and is hereby, expeiled theref.om. Tho resolution reported from ths same (in- vestigating) Committee directing the Clerk and eporter, F. H Snith, to be paid $650 for services rendered, was agreed to And then they adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day. In rae Senate, to-day, Mr. Pugh intre- duced a bill to prescribe the tine and manner of electing Senators to Congress, }and the form of their credentials, read and referred Mr. Trumbull presented additional papers in relation to the joint convention in Indiana, in which Messrs. Fitch and Bright were elected Senators The private calendar was taken up, and many bills not objected to were passed ere the Star went > press. In ruz House, the agricultural portion of the Patent Office report was reecived, and ten thousand copies in addition to the usual num- ber, were ordered to be printed Mr. Ball, by leave, preseated certain cor- respondence with the Secretary of the Inte rior, which was referred to the Public Build- ing? Committee. air. Clingman, rising to a question of pri:i lege, moved that the members implicated by the several reports from the House investigat- ing committee be authorized to put in written replies to the committoe’s arguments againet themeelve personally, and that their said re- plies be printed. After some conversation, this motion was 99 mod fied 4: also to embrace the journal of the ssid committee ; and it waa agreed to. The Houze then went into committee ou the Tariff, and were nddressed in five-minute speeches on amendments. Mr. Orr, in order to bring the House toa test vote upon the two bills from the Ways and Means Committee,—Mr Campbell's and Mr. Lsteber’s—moved to strike out the enacting ¢ aise of the biil under consideration; agre:d to—yeas 96, nays 56. The committeo rose, and the chairman (Mr. H Marshall, of Ky .) reported their action Mr Campbell, of Ubio, moved the previous question on agreeing to the report, which having been seconded, and the question aris- sng on ordering tho main quastion to be put, Mr. C. went on to address the House at length in favor of the tariff project of the majority of the Way: snd Means Committee. eS EAS E> From J. Shillington and from the pub- lishers we have Godey's Lady's Book for March—an enticing. king number, truly. Fine Anvs.—Amateurs will find it worth their while to visit the studio of Mr. D. Giam- paoli, the distinguished sculptor whuse genius has been brought into reqnisition by cur (oy- ernmest upon the Capitel extension. Thero will be found a beautiful statue of Peyche, ia Carrara marble, and some striking models in Plaster of Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, by commission of Mr Stevenson, of New York Two groups in plaster, representing the alle- gorical figures of Justice and Science reward- ing Mechanical Genius, are intended by the artist to be presented to the museum of the Patent Office, togother with the Plans for their execation in marble as colossal statues for the suuth front of that magnificent building. eeckorsetown AND WASHINGTON. Notice is hereby given thet the Maycr ov Groroxztown will, at hafl past 7 o'clock TU- NicH®, deliver an Address to the citizens of that town, at FORREST HALL, in Teply toa late speeca at the same pce: by the Hon Wu B Macrvogx Mayorof Washington. He will — defend himself in regard to charges from others A Band of Music is expe-ted to be in attendance, and the public generally are invi ed MANY VOTERS. Georgetown, February 20, 1957 id = THE GENTLEMAN WHO Was permitted by a Clothier on 7th street, on the 14th Instant, to take away a Coat to see !f it would it bis son, had better cail and settle the matter, cr as he 1s well known, he will be mblicly exposed. feb 20-28 = eee re PUBLIC MERTING.—AN Adjourned mecting of the Ant'-Know Nothing pony will be he'd TO-nMORROW (Saturday) EVENING, at 7% o'clock, at Forrest Hall, at habits place the citizens are generally invited to atten Addresses will be made by Hon L M,. Keitr, Hon Samuel Garothers, Hon Henry C Bennett, acd David Crawford ; also, by W. 'W. Crawford’ E-q , and others. feb 20-2t D., COR- GxroRoRIowN, Feb. 20 re FEV. J.P DURBIN, D. “.~ responding Secretary of the Missionary Society of the M. BE. Church, will Preach in the Westey Chapel, corner ef F and Sth streets, on SABBATH next, x2d inst, at 11 o'clock a m,, end 7o’cleek p m. The Annual Missionary Co}. lection will be taken up throughout the day. feb x0-2.% —"* ESTIVAL —SHE LADIES’ MITE Society of Union Chapel will held a Festival at Ir n Hall, commencing oa MONUAY EVENING next, the 23d inst » end continuing about ter days ‘here will be offered for sale a peat variety of useful and ornamental articles be public are earnestly appealed to fr a liberal b sto wel cf putrorage*as the funds are much neess ea for church improvements. feb 20-3t << MEETINC OF PHE WASHING- ton city Young Men’s Christian Asso- ciation will be held at the Rooms of the Associa- tion, on SATURDAY EVENING, February 2ist,at7% o'clock By order feb19 St CHAS. G TALCOTT, Ree. Sec Re Chik OF SIXTH P&ESBYTERIAN CuURCH —The Lady Managers an- nounce to thelr friends that they will close their Fatr and Festivaion Satuiday night, the 2ist in stant ‘hose who, approviue of their efforts, dave not yet visited them, are requested t» call before they close. fed 19-3t efore | _ fe 1 St TICKETS R THE NATIONA BS naveuration BALL, FOURTH MARCH, 1857 —Subscribers to the Nafioral Jn- auguration Ball are requested to call at the si of the undersigned and get their tickets ws Tickets will be for sale at W ilards’, Kirk Woods’, Dexter’s, Browns’, and the National Hutels; also at the stores of Shillington, M. HR Stevens & Co., and ‘Taylor & Maury’s. 1 The Ladies’ Invitations are now ready. WM. F. BAYLY, Treasurer , Penn avenue, between lth and 12th sis _fev 19-atMarith — (Unton& Intel) ee eRe BY THE REV. J. Pp. DURBIN, D. Db —Dr. Durbin wiil de- by Lecture at Wesley Chapel, corner cf 6th and F streets,on TUESDAY EVENING next. the 24th inst, for the benefit of the Ludies? Mite Society of that station. Subject—“ ‘The Turkish vee or The exercises wiil commence at 1% o'clock. eee 0.0. s § NOTICE.—THE JUDGES OF Election respectfully announce to the Voters of the Town that under anthority of a reso- jation of the Coporation approved February Mth, ‘67, they will meet in thetr resp. ctive precinets on VRIDAY end SATURDAY, the 20h au instant, namely in tie Firs’ Precinct at 2 Br.dge street, in the Secord Precinct at No 116 C street, the Third at No. iso Bridze street, and the Fourth at No 64 Morket street for the purpose of examining the list of voters re- turned by the Assessors, and making such cor- rections as may be Ss to their no‘ice then and there. ROBr. FI JNO. H. WILSON, JOHN MARBURY, Jr, RICHARD PEITET, Georgetown, Feb. 15, 1857. Commi feb 18 3: NATISNAL ee COMMITTEE OF INVITATION. Hon J R Thompson, Major Wm W Russell, HonGeorge E Fugh RJ Nevin Hon J Glancy Jones, D W Mabon, Hon C J Faulkner, AB® hton, Hon Jno 8 Phelps. Chas W Weish. ‘fhe sabscribers to the National Ina’ Ball are requested to leava, at the Staticrery store of Wm F. Bayly, No 279 Pennsylvania avenue, the names and places of residence of the ladies of their families for whom cards of invitation are de- sired, or transmit them through the post office to ae W. Rvsszcy, Chairman of the Com- mittee. A subscription book may be found at the store of Mr. Bayly. WM W. RUSSELL, ‘jan g0-a Chairman a EE cinco Roe rns WE WANT THE PEOPLE TO KNOW!—HOUSES FURN- ISHED —We want Housekeepers and those about to commence Housekseping t> bear in mind that the first. second, third and h rooms of our large and spacious warehouse gre filed to thelr utmost capacity with every description of es Ls FURNI phate) House- ity ing Goods erally, to we respectful lavite the affention of those in want of bargains Houses furnished throughout wi:h every article in the housekeeping line VERY CHEAP POR Cash. or to punctue! dealers at the usual credit Call at the “ HoUsEKERPER’s EmPortva”’ and examine our stcck before purchasing. Our motto is— “* Quick sales and small profits.” BONTZ & COOMBS. dec 1-3m 7th street. between I and K. _ A NEW AND SPLENDID REGALIA IN- elvding Sword, made by Smith, for sale chetp. by 3.8. RULLAND, It . Union Cfice_ NLY ONE SECUND-“WAND PIANO jetat W. G. METZEROTT’S, Music Depct, corner 1ith street and) Pean avenue Will be sold very cheap, to make room for six cf Mvuzzore’s lron Pisnos, which are in the Constom House now. feb 20 TRE OLD PRICES OUNCE MORE. E_ARE NOW SELLING THE BEST COVE OYSTERS, from Rer- ring Bay, at $l pe: gallon, wa ranted’ superior to any {n this city. BCHWARZE& DRURY feb 20 489 llth street, 24 door above Ee LEYY’S STOMACH BITTERS AND BRANDIES. 10 DOZEN STOMACH BITTERS, m de by the subscriber, which has made so many recest cures of persons attacked with the Diarra. in this city 109 dozen superior old Pure Brandies, not to be surpassed in the country All articles fu | avteed. JONAS P LE , feb 20-3t__ 337 Pa_av. oppo National Hotel. INAUGURATION HEADQUARTERS! MAHER’S UNION HOTEL, Corner of 13g street and Penneylrenia avinue M KS JAMES MAHER INFORMS THE 4tE public that, in addition to her large and commodious house, she has engeged Sy large acd airy rooms convenient to dwelling, where ske will beable toaccommodate from THREE 10 FOUR HUNDRED persons during the week of the Inauguration, with ccm- tortable pantone and meals during the day. feb 20-:t REW DRY GU0D STORE. HE BUBSCRIBER HAVING PURCHASED thestock of Dry Goods in the store, No. 376 7th street, near I. formerly occupied by K.6. Hy- att, and recently by J. W Bainezio, will hereaf- ter continue the business in s'd stcre, where be will be pleased to see bis frieads and the public in general, and will enéesvor to please every cus- tomer that favots him with their patronge. Having bought theo'd stcck at greatly reducea price, be is closing it out at 39 per cent less than the original cost in order to make room for @ fresh supply of Spring Goods. CHAS F.PERRIE, feb 20-2w No 375 7th street, neer I. MECHAN!€an AGRICULTURAL, AND SCIENTIFIC BULLETIN ef the Metrzcpelita stitution Feir, F\SE UNDERSIGN WILL PUBLISH daily, re, the continuance of the Metro- iitan Institute Fair,and in the Fair Butiding,» ourna], devoted to general intelligence, titustra- tions cf new fnvea‘ions.ete. It offersan unusu al opportunity for manufacturers, patentees, pat- ent, and other egents to give a wide circulation to their advertis+ ments, end to jnven- tors for eres the utility, economy, and op2ration cf their productions. The tatest im) nt news by telegraph will also be found in its columns. Applications for subscriptions and advertise - ments can be made to HENRY POLKiNHORN, or T. BARNARD. DENTISTRY, DK. STEPHEN BAILY, Office Ne. 198 Pennsylvania Avenue, Three doors from 14th street. KNIGHT TEMPLARS, feb2i2W SSeS cakes R. BAILY begs leave to inform the public that he can be seen at al! hours. at bis Office, located asabuve He feels assured that an expe- rere: of fifteen years’ practice, with the large number of patients, end great variety of dificult cases tha’ he has treated su: cessfully, wil enad: bim to sormwount any diffculty, scieutific or ot! erwi-e, relating tothe Tceth His own exper ence confirming the opinion of mary men emi! nent lathe profession, and especially Drs Harr and J end & Pcrmly, has led bim, long since, to @iscard all mercurial preparations for fiil'r, Teeth, al.o all Ename.s, Gutta Percha, India Rubber, end Cements for the construction of Co: tinuous Gum Teeth, and tbat Porcelain, mountet ou Gold Plate, Is the cnly reifable substance that can be worn iu the mouth, a8 Was most conclu- sively shown by the last American Dental Con- vention. Although ke datters bimself tbat from h's long Tesideces end practice in Wasbington, he is fc- vorably known to his numerous friends and pa- trons, he begs leave to refer them to the followleg TESTIMONIALS. From the late Rector of the Church of Epiphany of this city. Dr. 8rar: ¥: Dear Sir—I desire to express my es- teem for 301 lly, and my confdecce in you asasu- per-or dentist rations executed for me bave bren high y saileiactory. I Lope that you may receive the patron- ge from my frieuds aod the public that your skill eo well Ge-erves. Yours very 8. n!y, Washington, August 94, 1250, J. W. FRENCH. From one of the oldest firme in Balttwore, Mesers. Bogse, Cotman & Co Bi muplosed Dr. Steplen Bat! Washizgton City, te execute for me, cult piece of work, which he did to my ana in view of ci members to peiform the same work z t pleature to express my entire Bigh estimation of bis profesional skill. Baltimore, Jannary 13, 1857. HABMANN BOGGS. Extract from s note received from the late Hon. John M. Clayto: uv. ATM, ADgust 19, 1856, you made forme work admirably; nothing could Very gratefuily, JOHN a. CLAYiON. t sesk relief from the maladies of the teeth, I veerfally recommend Dr.S. Heily as a superior Den- made a st 0° 3 d plueved nfo” myself, aud the work bes all stoos years. ROBERT T. NIXON, fereuce of the MB. Church South ty, oF having bee: fawifes or fclonds, take picasure tu expressing tion of his artistic skill, ae we.) as of the uniformly eatiefac- tory manner ta which he pgrforme the most delicate andd f- Gcalt operations in Dental 8 jand we res; «ctful y re- commend him to the c-nsde: Pstronage oft © public; O° Which we consider him tly worthy TAOMAS U. WaLTkR, JOS. H. BRADLEY, of W-sbington, D.C. GEORGE WALTON, $5 kx Governor of Florida. x WALTER LENOX, of Georgetown, D.O. # Mayor of W. N. 8. LINCOLN, M. D., BENRY BALDWIN, Washington, D © U. 8, Patent Otte, ©. ©. WIGHT, Frincival Rittenhouse Academy f-> So-6 WATCHES. HE LARGEST ASSORTMENT EVER Pa Sateen OUR edge he agra — ose in eearch vi superior Time keepers Wil find our stock to eibrave all the more «ele- oredr makers, suitable both for iadies and gen- n. Cov fident that our assortmen: is as complete as any in this couatry, and possessing every advar- tage in itup on the best terms, we are oi aoa to offer unusual inducements to pur- Members of Co! ress and strangers who de- sign purchasin; ‘Watches Would do well to make aa early selec! that their quality may be ‘Tickets may be obtained at the different Book- v stores, and at tie door of the church Price 95 nae) oe Mm won re oro. . cents, feb 18-W,F MaTy feb 19-6 J Fa sv, bet, Och and luth ote, ODD FELLO Krnxau & Co aeee0 a ee T.L.Moxuxr, Manager. J. Wes. Farewell Benefit cf Mr W. HARRISON, And p sitivel, Lest Night bot one Im this city of Miss LOVIBA PYNE and Mr. W HARRISON A. Bole — Rovel ea A 2. Balled— sacige dwelt, Bale 3. Ballad—* Remembe: Bohewien Giri, Bale jin Gelae Br. w Barrieon. ~ |. So'o Concerting—Brilliant fate vatiations ou “There ts mee Lack,” Ricbardeos Parr it - Ballad—“ Home, sweet Home,” Mise Louisa Pyne. 3 Sons—" Let me like « Soldier ‘Maritans, - TW. Marsico ne = Waltete 2, Solo Cowccrtina, on uational atta, Beagetek wr A. & 5 4. Bootch Bo “Charile + my darling.” and “The Desdea Dies Louisa Pyne. iad 6. But, Soug—* Travellers all of every Station,” Batic Mr ie ¢. L.tsh Ballad—“ Gra Gist jackree,” (by devtre,) Mr. W. H.rrison. . National air—* Bal! Oo!) “9 Mes Levies P. Musical Cond: A Sevewice Cards +f 4dmission, 50 cent: ; Secured Seats, 75 cents. To be bad at ali the Hotels and priacipal Bock ard Music stores, ard at the hall from 1) — toSp. ~ ors Cpen at 7 jy; The Piano coon bs ‘tron, and Mr. Rorncastic. to commence at 8 o'clock from the store of J F. Ellis Tc-morrow Night, farewell benest of Migs LOUISA PYNE, end tively last Miss Pyne and Mr Harrtoon. d Sortie Washington Cirens and Ampitheatre. Cormer ef Seventh Street avd the Av. ee Untounded success of the People’s Favorite, DAN RICE, who will, on FRIDAY acd SATURDAY EVE- NINGS, appear in a classic and carefully -se lected mei. of queer, original, and irre: isti- ble humors, int earring. ad infesin, his two COMIC MULES. The scenes ‘in the Circle wil! be pleasingly di- versified by the efforts of the 4 STAR TROUPE OF t QUESTRIANS. UF" NOTICE —On Saturdey Afernoon wil! be given a SUCIAL FAMILY PARTY, under the auspices of the we i friend, ” DAN CE — Particular N tice —Sezts can be secured du- uing Mr Rice’s Engagement each day, from 106. m. until3 p.m fb 20 Boxes 59 cents Pit 25 cents. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. 7th Street Rect enccntni tsllt om, MONDAY EVENING, Feoruary 234, 1857, And Every Evening during the Week. eacasopenataancereaaimgencerie Se WYMAN, THE WIZ4RD AND VENTR'LOQUIST Win intredt ea variety of nee Megiea Experi Vill intreduce a variety of new % ments unrivalled for WONDER AND AMUSEMENT. Laughable Scenes tn Ventriloquism, and the LIFE MOVING AND S8PE4KING AUTOMA- TONS which e! wavs elict uncontrollable Laughter. GRAND PERFORMANCE BY DAYLIGHT, SATURDAY AFTIR SOON, at 3 e'cleck. Admission 25 cents. Children ha f-price U7" For particu:ars see small bills feb 20-8: "Lost and Found. | OST.—ON TEURSDAY NIGHT,IN TEL Vicinity of the City Keil, a GOLD EAR. RING. representing a buuch of Grapes. The finder will be suitably :cwarded on leaving it ex this office. ire $20 REWARD WILL BE PAID FOX the arrest snd conviction of the perecn or persons who en‘erea tre premises of the ders'gned on Tbursday night, 29:h instant, sole therefrom Ice Cream Freezers. The »aid 4 ggegengrte re ice Crear, a fach a wo den dipper. e tps of tle freezers were left behind ~ . 3B FUS®SL, cor. 12th and Wants. a —A WHITE WOMAN as chembermaid and child's rurse—a midé!- agei woman prefernd One whocan give satis factory references, or preduce unerceptionable re commendation, can find 3 geod home, with goct wages, by applying at this office feb 20-3 Se eee S'TUATION WANTED-EY a BOY 4 +> years of age, of good disporition, and wisbes tolearnatrede ood references given. Apply at Mr. LEPREUX°3 Grocery, corer Penn ave Bue and 12th street feb 19-20 ANTED —A BOY TO ATTEND TO The calls of the Bell Also, a Chambermaié. —— or Protestants preferred Apply a’ 3d and 4X streets. feb 19-3t® V ANTED TO HIRE.—A COLORED Wo- tan to Go the general work of a small fam- ily. Anda Girl #lso Colored, abcut 12 years of age, toNursea Baby. Both must ave geod rec- ommendations for honesty, neatness,&< Apply at 373 E street, between 9b and Ivth. feb i9-die TO Ee 1 peice ead EXPERIENCED MIDDLE aged Woman to take charge of a young In- fant,ora Wet Nurse Cclored or white Apply <5 oe between 1 and 2 to-morrow. fe! 3 seni eepeenessareseneninineienisnanenesisnitbtnigsintins ANTED—A virgen WHO IS FULLY competent to take charge of 2 young chiid Good references reqalsed A ply ae tee Navy Yard Gate, feb 11-2tawtt a aorta tn Waste —A GENTEEL RESIDENCE fora family of three persons. eny where north of the Avenue, and west of 12th street. Ad- dress Box 151, Port Ofice. feb 3 2ew3w StANsa AND MEXICAN COIN WANTED AT HOODS SILVERWARE MANUFAC- TORY —They will be taken (in exckange for all kinds of fine gold jewelry, fie gold and sil- Mengeresge | praca) Ware, &c ) at the following rates, viz: Halves at 50 cts , querters ut Zo cts, shillings at 19% cis. and fips at 6 cts. cach, si No 3 Pa.av [feb2) H O.HOOD. w+ NTED.—THE BIGHEST PRICES i tn cash for Uld Silver, st HOOD'S Sii- ver Ware Manufactory, 338 Penn. avenue, nest 9th street. dec #0 ARD, &0.—3IRS. BATES, ON THE 8.W corner of Penusylvanta avenue and 9th street ped saga togccomniogste gentlemen with rooms ith or withont board. Svery effort will be made to render those comfortable Who mey favor ber with their patronage. Trensient or table boar? can be > ap 6-tt JUST RECEIVED. LOT OF PRUNES, RAISINS, FIGS AND So% Shell Aimonds, ali of the best quality. ICE CREAM at $2 per gsilon, and made of all cream, which bas been attested by hundreds of persons, at the Orphans’ Fair. eeneg Hail, Presbyterian Fair, Sctne!der’s Huilding, and st Lutheran Fair, Metropolitan Hall. Also, a very fine lot of choice CONFECTION ERY, just received ibis morning, too numerous to mention. We invite our friends (o call and see them at No 30% Pa avenue. feb 19 3t U H AIDENOUR & CO. UST ARRIVED—ANOTHER ASSORT- ment of the patent REGULATING FLUID LAMPS These lamps cannot be excelled for safe-y, brillisncy, and cleanliness. ALSO-— Kerosene and Kerosene Lamps of aa entireiy new pattern, superbly fini-bed Lard Oil and Lard Oli Lamps, several new kinds. Stand ard Hand Lamps Pine Oil and Pine e. — every variety. Stand and Taps gn Ol or Spirit Gas, manufactured of the best materizls, superior to any made north of this city, giving a clear light and burning Por mle by J. RK. McGREGUR, tb 18-diw 531 Seventh si ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA R. KR. ROAD: GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL goren4 WO D‘ILY TRAINS (SUNGAY NIGHIS ex-epted) peo amg ia or t7 1 c¥pm Paress0 * 8 Ames a. EVANS, fedl4 it. oes TCRS OF THE M. M. Far A quaniity of GLA! ASES and SASu ES for sale cheap at 303 Penn, svenue, over Mr. Bi- denour's Confectionsry feo isa