Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1857, Page 3

“s ere ay SF AnvenymMEMEWTS #HOULD FE LaFT 47 TSB Orrice Teeire o2ocs, M; CTHEBWIGE TEST MAT SOT arrnan UNTIL THE ERT bar. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. A Dreaprvt Homriciws!—This morning, D. C. Lee, a $1,400-clerk in the Pension Bureau, who was appointed by the present Administra- tion, from Loudon county, Va, killed David Hume, Esq , a merchant, of the firm of D. Hume & Co. in Alexandria, Va. The homi- cide took place in the room of the Pension Office occupied by Lee and others. The cir- cumstances of the affair are as follows: At the President's levee, last night, Lee felt the hand of some one in his pocket, in the crowd, and supposing it to be that of Mr. Hume, who was standing very near him Lex. others, charged H. with endeavoring to pick his pocket, both having ladies on their arms at the time. Lee placed his hand on Hume’s breas ashe mado the charge. Hume replied, “Sir, I should feel myself dishonored if I should pick the pocket of such a man as you are.”’ Lee repeated the charge, and Hume then told him that having ladies on his arms alone prevented him from slapping his face. The ladies clung around them to separate them, and Maj Lally and others, who were near by, interposed and separatedthem. Thoy then exchanged cards. j mers prtes after the opening of the office this morning, Mr. Hume accompanied by Mr. Walker, the reading clerk of the Mouse of Representatives, went to the room of Lee, Mr. Cole, the chief clerk, accompanying them. ~_Here it is proper that we should chan acount of the case to a narrative of what oc- curred before the Coroner’s inquest. a the arrival of Coroner Woodward, at about 11t p.m, the following jury was em- apeled : - C. H. Foster, Wm_ Flinn, David M. Ball, Thaddeus E Sands, Wm B Malcolm, Newell Kernos, Jobn M Crawford, Mason Campbell, m H Markland, JonasB Keller, Thos. ¥y Page teatifled to being in an ai- jo cm, and hearing a noise as of scuf- fling or striking, and on entering deceased was falling; assisted in laying him back and opening his clothes; Col. Lee was walking back and forward and said ‘“‘ You must not blame me, gentlemen, I did it in self-de- fence ;’’ saw no deadly weapon in the hands of the deceased [The Corone> here atated that no weanons were found upon the person of deceased | Mr. Daniel McCook testified that he was sit- ting in room No. 90; heard the discherg. of a pistol, and entering this room, saw deeeased in the actof falling, supported by Dr Miller and Mr Page; the pulse of the deceased wes extinct ina few minutes; witness bad had possession of the body since the death of the deceased, and is certain that nodeadly weapon was upon bis person Solomon G. Heaton saw the transaction Inet night at the President's levee; was pessing towards the East room with a lady and near the doorway of the President’s reception room, came up in the rear of Col. Lae; noticed that he had one og two ladies with him; stood there for a moment, the crowd being so great could net pase; a gentleman —s from the reception room met them and seemed to betry- ing to pass us and go out; deceased was this gentleman; Col. Lee stood rather facing de- ceased, and while in that position saw Col. Lee put his hand on his pantaloons pocket; he then spoke to deceased, and at the same moment stepped up to him and collared him esying, ‘‘ You have my pocket book ;"’ could not eay if decessed bad a lady with him or not; Col. Lee remarked further that he should not let him go until he gave up the pocket book, and the Colonel then called tor assistance, turning his head towards wit ness; deceased did not reply immediately, but Jooked surprised; his first reply, that witness heard, was: ‘‘ For what reason do you make this charge’’’ Mr Lee did not seem partic- alarly excited; Lee said: “Sir, I felt your hand in my pocket and saw you take it ont;”’ deceased replied that he had not taken the pocket-book, and seemed surprised at the charge, and immediotely enquired of Col Lee his name; Col Lee gave his name and turning to witness said here is a gentleman who krows me: Col Lee still retained his hold upon hiscoat daring this conversation; witness said to de- ceased that he know Col. Lee; deceased began to get a little excited, manifesting some feeling, aid to Col. Lee, ‘* Come, with me;”’ witness then passed Col. Lee, and thatis all he saw of the occurrence then; came up to the of- fice about ¥ this morning, to room adjeining : soon after came into this room ; found Colonel Lee; made inquiry how the affair terminated last night; be was relating the circumstance: the chief clerk, Mr. Cole, of the Pension Office, opened the door, came in, and inquired if Col. Lee was in ; immediately two gentlemen came into the reom; Col. Lee was standing by his desk at thetime ; two or three other gentlem n Were in the room; recognised deceased as one of the geutiemen who entered; Col. Lee passed to- wards the door from bis desk advancing some- whst towards the gentlemen or in the direc- tion of the door; thinks deceased remarked “you are the gentleman I met last night at the President’s, and accused me of taking your pocket bovk,”’ enquiring at the same time if he recognized him; Col. Lee replicd that he did recognize him distinctly; they entered into conversation, and deceased undertook to explain why he should net be accused of committing an act of that kind; remarked that he had lived an upright man for forty-five years, and had probably given away more money than Col was worth, and asked what motive be ould have io pickii hig pocket— alto if be still reiterated his charge; Col. Lee auswered that be did reiterate his charge; they stood facing each other at that ‘hime, deceashd bad a black cane, with a bent handle, in bis hand; (a cane was identi- fied by witness as the one;) deceased struck Lee over the head as many as three times; Lee retreated, deceased at same time g him with cane; heard report of pistol; ris saw the pistol in hands of el Lee; deceased fell over and ex- claimed that he wasa dead mam; Colonel Lee stord leaning forward at the time he fred, with bis back towards the deceased: thinks he must have reached his hand around and fired under his arm, Col. Lee told wit- Bess this morning that after witness left him atthe levee §a gentleman tcuched him and said“ You have mistaken your man,” telling him who deceased was, that he was s Mr. Hume of Alexandria. P.S.—25 m —Several other witnesses have been mined, and the jury have brought in a verdiet that deceased came to bis death from the effect of a pistol ball from @ pistol in the hands of Doddridge C. Lee, ba caused his death in less than ten min- utes. _Dre Storrow and Berry made an examina- tion of the body, and testified to the effect, that the ball entered the abdomen one inch from the medium line and three inches below the umbilicus, passing inwards and down- wards, causing death by hemorrhage, and Probably by pressure on the al cord. Taz Lurgeran Farr room last night pre- sented a perfect galaxy of pretty women, to ay nothing of the gcod looking male visitors Present ‘The tables were loaded with attrac- Ove articles. This fair will close to-night. These who would epjoy a pleasant evening and epesurage a good object, should therefore not fail to go to-night with @ full purse. The Suchanan cake is yet on exhibtion there. Curiositres at tas Farm.—Among the great number of curiosities tu interest visitors at the Mechanics’ Fair, is Dunean’s celebr-ted battery which did such good service in the Mexican war. The following inscription on the guns indicates the commander of the com- pany and the actions in whieh the guns were ““Duscax—Palo Alto, Reseca, Monte ’ Molino, Churubusco, Mexico.” = on TeRpsicuongass will find much of interest to them in the announcements on the fourth page of to-day s Star; which see, and prepare for the “‘ jey unconfined”’ there premised. Istenzsting ro avi is the information con- tained im the advertisements on the Star's first and fourth pages “You who have the dimes prepare to them now.” Tux Union Fare continues to be @ most at- tractive resort. and is receiving merited suc- cess in the object for which it is instituted. tc Mextixa —In pu of 1 of the Mayor, a meeting was held in the Alder- men’s room of the City Hall last night, to take into consideration the continuance of the Long to oxtoparate with the oidsene of Virgie to with ns in of the bridge at its present ation. Magruder was appointed chairman ofthe moet was ay ol an of the ing, and John ¢ Brent, Esq , was appointed jecretary. The Mayor, on taking the chair made a few pertinent remarks explanatory of the purpose of the meeting which had been au- thorized by a joint resolution of the City Coun- tere e Lore of great, ye Sone te ger whelming importance to the oi w the bridge should be retained in its ame posi- tion, both a8 a convenience to travel and as a means of affording an inlet for country pro- duce to our markets. Every body was now feeling inconvenience oecasioned by the pres- ent break in the communication. The enemies of the bridge were active and influential, and it was incumbent on its friends to exert themselves to the utmost A conclu- sive argument in favor of retaining the bridge in its present site was, that Government, by taking possession of the bridge, bound itseif to keep it in passable condition for all time to come. On motion of Mr. S Y. AtLee, a committee of five was appointed to draught resolutions, and the Chair designated Messrs. AtLee, Dr. J E. Morgan, Juhn L. Smith, John T. Tow- ers, and Richard Wallach. A short recess was taken while the Com- ittee was out, and on its return the following resolutions were reported by Mr. AtLee, chairman of the committee, and were unani- mously adopted by the meeting : Resalved, That the citizens of Washington heartily sympathize with the inhabitants of Al- exandria in the desire for the continuance of the connexion between the Northern and #outhern Budge. of the Union afforded by the Long ir . Kssolved, That we consider the present site of that structure ihe best adapted for the interest and cvuventence of the greatest number, and that to chauge this long-existing route would not only interfere with the general good, but would work serious detriment to the vested rights of large and enterprising communities. Kesolved, That every engineer who has inves- tigated the cause of the flais In the ‘otomac has attributed theirexistence to the ca’ eway con- necting Mason’s Isiand to the Virginia shore, as also to natural cases, and not to the causeway emstructed to facilitate the erection of the Long Bridge. Mr. Al red L. Rives, who has lately by order of the Secretary of the Interior, surveyed tte whole channel of the Potomac, remarks as follows in bis report: ‘It will be scen from this description that there are fits separating the Weshing‘on and Georgetown channels, and ex- tending as far as the Eastern Branch It has been very common to assume that these flats owe thelr origin to the causeway constructed to facili- {tate the erection of the Long Bridge. ‘This, Rowever, seems to me a singular confusion of cause and eff:ct The causeway resulted frem the tlats, and not the flats from the uuseway. Pere existed originally, a channel through thelr midst, which, with, or without the Loag Bridge Ciuseway must eventually have divappcared as a consequence of the permanent connexion of x a- s0a’s or Anatostan Island with the Virginia shore. Examination cf old charts, as well as T= fection upou the necessary operation, of nature, convince me that these fats date froma perioa long antecedent to the erection of a causewry.’? Assolved, ‘Knat no other locality es in anv respect the same advantag:s, and inthe words of Mr. Hives, ‘‘for the general accommcdation of the city of Washington aod the facilities of in- tercourse with the country on the opposite shore the site of the Long Bridge is evidently most ap- propriate * Kesolved, That a committee of twenty-cltizens be appointed whose duty it shall be to lay the above resoiutions before the District Committees in Congress and urge their favorabie considera- tion thereof, of which cemmittee the Mayor shall be chairman. Resolved, Thst the Proceediags of this meet- Jag be published in the P&pers of this city. Mr. Lenox urged in forcible terms the ne- cessity for prompt and earnest action on the part of the committee to be ay pointed. It was not to be disguised that the Long Bridge was in greatdanger. The Senate Committee upon tue District of Columbia ex>reased very strong disinclination to repairing the strueture in its original character, and there was great doubt if anything more than a ferry could be ob- tained as a compromise. The $6000 voted for repairs would be whoily insufficient, and indeed of that amount only about $4 000 would be applicable to the purpose designated. This Congress was the turning point of the continuance of the bridge. Its salva bith- erto had depended on the temporary appro- propriations voted it from time to time, putting off the evil day of locating the bridge else- where, and an adjournment of Congrezs with- out an appropriation sufficient for its recon- struction would be fatal to its continuance The spirit and activity shown by the Alexan drians in this matter was heid up by the speaker a3 worthy of praise and example. If ashingtonians were animated by the same spirit they might succeed in saving the strue ture. We are entitled tothe site of the bridge by the plighted faith of Congress, and should urge our claim before that body respectfully but firmly. Mr. J L. Smith expressed the hope that no one would be appointed on the committee who would not promptly discharge his duty. The citizens of Washington have not been sufi- ciently alive to the importance of this question, and we are now feeling the disadvantages ro- sulting from a disconnection with the Virginia shore. Ex-Mayor Towers expressed hie gratification atthe ground taken by Mr. Lenox as tu the position to be assumed by the citizens of Washington in approaching Congress; 7. e. not as supplicants, but as asking what we have aright to demand. The Long Bridge question was the most important one to us tnat bas been before Congress since the loca- tion of the seat of government here The Po tomac navigation was not the soleebject aimed at by the enemies of the bridge in its destrac- tion; the design was to make Georgetown the thorougbfare to get into Washington and get out of it. When the United States took the bridge they bought a perpetual charter from the company and assumed the responsibility of maintaining the bridge immovable for ail time tocome. Ho alluded to the exertions of Hoanry Addison and Judson Mitchell of George- town, in opposition to the bridge, and thought Mr. Addison deserved well of his constituents. Dr. J E. Morgan expressed the opiuion that, taking into consideration the ice-bound condition of the river in winter, the idea of a ferry was the greatest humbug ever started He thought the merchants of Washington strangely unmindful of their interests, that they were not moving in this matter; as, if the bridge is removed, their customers will not consent to haul their goods two or three miles further, but will buy in Georgetown, where the merchants can afford to sell cheap, their rents being low. On motion of Col. Alexander, the committee was increased to twenty-six, and the Chair announced the following gentlemen as com- posing it: Mayor of Washington, ex-Mayor W. W. Seaton, ex-Mayor Peter Force, ex-Mayor Ww. Lenox, ex-Mayor John T. Towers, Philip R Fendall, John P. Ingle, B. B. French, 8. Yorke AtLee, James M Carlisle, William A. Bradley, Geo. W. Riggs, Chas A. Alexander, George Parker, Richard Wallach, James C. McGuire, Samuel Racon, Silas H Hill, Jos. Bryan, Wm T Dove, Theodore Wheeler, Dr. J. i. Morgan, J. Carroll Brent, Augustus E Perry, br Wm Gunton, Willard Drake On motion of Mr. Lenox, it was ‘tesolved that the said committee meet this morning, at the City Hall, at half-past 9 o’clock, thence to repair to the Capitol and meet the District Committees of Congress Tho meeting then adjourned. Tue Openixe oF tax Farr —Tho arrange- ments have been made for opening the Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics Institute on Mon- day. The ceremonies will commence at 7+ o’clock, and the following order will be ob- rved: “i Call to order by the President. 2. Prayer by a clergyman. 3 Masic. 4. Address by Hon. F. P. Stanton, of Ten- nessee . & Benedictio 6 Ds 1D. The, committees have devoted theirtime and labor to the arrangement of the Fair room, and evert! indicates that the exhibition will be profitable to the Institute and credit- able to all engaged. Prov. Crovcn’s CiassicaL Rgadina on Thursday night, was an admirable musical entertainment indeed. An interesting contro’ is going on in New York city between the Manhattan Gas Light Company and the Cor- | poration relative to the quality of gas furp- ished, &c. The investigation has taken a wide range, and, among other things. the cor- rectness of the registration of the private me- tersisinvolved On this point “Samuel Down, manufacturer of meterr, was sworn, and explained at some length the construction of meters, their measuring power, &c. He stated that there was but oxe way in | whioh the company could possibly defraud their consumers through their meters—that was to incline them 45 or 50 degrees to the left. The consumer could defraud the com- pany in four ways without discovery; but at the suggestion of counsel the witness did not say what those ways were. It is, he said, not possible for the consumer to be charged with more gas than has gone through his meter. This is a mathematical certainty.” HANps ror THe Fisainc Suorrs.—The reg- ular fishing season commencing on the 10th of | March, the agents are busily employed in ob- taining hands. The workhouse supplies many hands. The agents by applying at the guard house and police offices learn the amount of money to be paid for their release, and if they agree to work for the proprietors during the season the agents pay the costs and remove the prisoners to the landings. For the present the city will be rid of many notorious rowdies and vagrants who have been employed and removed from the workhouse. Ustox Horer.—It will be perceived by an advertisement in another column, that this Hotel, situated in Georgetown, is repared to receive transient boarders As the omnibus fare to Georgetown is but six cents, no doubt numbers will stop at the Union. Ingurst.—Coroner Woodward hold an in- quest over the body of a male infant tound on the river bank between O and P streets south, by a man who was engaged in digging sand. Fortatne’s Creaw or Witp Fiowrrs.— The effect of this celebrated article upon the skin, in removing freckles, beautifying the complexion, and imparting to it a delightful fragrance, is eaid to be wonderful. Its un- precedented sale is its best voucher. t Freso Ovstres, Suan, &c.—Just received at Hammack’s Restaurant, No. 206 Pennsyl- venia avenue, under Willards’ Hotel, a sup- ply of fresh Oysters, Shad, and the best Ale, as well as all the delicacies of the season. Call at Hammack’s! i — Mr Bucuanan From Wueatnsnn to Wasn- INGTON, and the jGreat Inaugural Precession to be illustrated.—Leslio’s illustrated news- paper for March 14th will be the most inter- esting oumber of a newspaper ever issued in this country. It will contain illustrations of Mr. Buchanan’s progress, from the time he leaves home until he arrives in this city ; aleo illustrations of the Great Procession on the 4th of March, from the time it loaves the hotel until it arrives at the Presidential Mansion : also illustrations cf the Great Ballin the even- ing on Judiciary Square. As this paper will be in great demand, citizens and strangers should lose no time in sending in their orders to Shilliogton’s (treat Literary Emporium, Odeon Building, corner Four and-a-half street snd Pennsylvania avenue. We learn that Mr Shillington hes purchased the eutire edi- tion from Mr Leslie. t Every Person Visiting rms Ciry should have a copy of a little book entitled “ Eti- quette at Washington,” to which is added an appendix containing a complete guide through the Metropolis, with an accurate description of the public buildings embellished with fine illustrations Price only 25 cents. Fine edi- tion, gilt, and neatly bound, 50 cents. For sale at Shillington’s, book, newspaper and stationery establishment, Odeon Building, corner of Four and-a-balf street and Pennsyl- vania avenue. eo Tae Great Prizz Pex.—The Washington Medallion Pen, the only steel pen made in America, and the best pen in the world. Shillington, Bookseller and Stationer, corner Four-and-a-haif-street and Penn. avenue, is the agent for the sale of it in thiccity. eo Wartca Returns —Anna Evans and Vir- ginia Evans, colored, disorderly ; workhouse 30 days, DIED, On the 27th instant, MARRIE SEYMOUR SHEA, the only beloved infantdaughter of Henry and Rose Shea, aged 7 days Her funeral wil take place this Saturday after- noon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her pa- rents, on llth street, between b and F +treets. The friends of the family are respectfuliy invited to attend, * At bis late residence, corner of New Jersey ave- nue and E street, on the morning of the 26th in- stant, after a long illness, which Ee bore with pa- “ence and christan resignation, SAMUKL WATTS, in the 32d yearcf his age Hediedin the firm belief ofa blessed immortality beyond the grave He lefta wife and two smaii chil- dren to mourn his loss. fis funeral will take place at his residence, at2 o’clock, on Sunday. His friends end uequain- tances are invited to attend. * MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM- Bre any. HARTFORD. CONN Secured Capital, Ist January 2,271,050 P 0 per cent, Dividend on Liie Policies..... MICH’L NOUKSK, Agent, 451 Thirteenth s:reet west. N.B—Is it not the moral duty of every man who hasa dependeat family to insure h'‘s life. lst Timothy 5,8, feb 26-lw MaCHINE SEWING —ROOMS ON D SfREET, north side, two doors froin corner of Ninth street. Sewing neatly and accu- rately done at the following raies : Shirts, (ready catard basted,) 50 to€2¥c Night Shirts, do. d>. 23towm@ Ke Drawers, do. do. 18% to 25c Collars 3c each; Wristbands 3c he pair; Shirt Bosoms 2c a pleat; Plain Sewing er yard The attention of families is respectfully invited Up Terms Cash. feb 25-1w NATIONAL INAUGURATION BALL. COMMITTEE OF INVITATION. BonjJ kK eeompeos, Major Wm W Russell, Hon George E Pugh, RJ Nevin, Hon J Glancy Jones, D W Mabon, Hon C J Faulkner, A B Stoughton, Hon Jno 8 Phelps. Ches W Welsh. The subscribers 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 residence of the ladies of thelr families for whom cards of invitation are de- sired, or transmit them through the post office to Major Wm. W. Russei., Chairman of the Com- mittee. ' A subscription book may be found at the store of Mr Bayly, Jan 30- Chairman. TICKETS FOR THE NATIONAL Br INAUGURATION BALL, FOURTH MARCH , 1857 —Subscribers to the National In- auguratioa Ballare r quested to cali at the store of the underst, and yet their tickets Tickets will be for sale at Willards’. Kirk- woods’, Dexter’s, Browns’, and the National Hotels; also at the stores of Shillington, M. H. Stevens & Co., and Taylor & Maury’s. UU The Ladies’ Invitations are now ready. WM.F.BAYLY, Treasurer , Penn. avenue, between 11th and 12th sis. feb 19-dtMardth (Unton& tntel) FOR THE INAUGURATION. NTICIPATING A LARGE INCREASEIN our sales, we have employed an extra force of Shuckers, and sre now prepared to fill the “yar orders for our celebrated HERRING BAY OYSTERS We have also on band a very few fine TERRA- PINS. CHWARZE & DRURY, 489 Eleventh street, 2d door above E. feb 23-3t Wis HAND BUOK OF MAGIU first and second, for sale at FERGUSON’S, 481 7th street. flees CUTLERY—THE PLACE to buy Table Cutlery, Carvers, Beef Slicers, also Pocket Knives, Razors, Scissors, &c »isat feb FRANCIS’. 490 Seventh st. GILLING THREAD. A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF GILLING THR vps Ae first rate fase sem reorres. for sale y, . K. LU. ar 50) No. 128 Bridge st , Gecrgetown. SPRING STYLE. HAVE JUST INTRODUCED MY NEW I spring style of HATS, which is as usual the mort besutiful and finest of the kind offered Its beauty and lightness is universally admired. It | stamps with an unmistakeable air of ventility all who wear them, 2t HOPKINS’ BAZAAR, Corner of 6th street and Penn. avenue, Browas and National Hotels, feb 2-diw (Intel) nia avenue and Hi 7% Amusements Washington Cirens and Ampitheatre, Cormer of Seventh Street and the Ave ee Last Day and Evening of the engagement of DAN RICE. Re engagement of MURRAY ard HOLLAND. Mr. Rice will introduce bis | Talking Horse Exceisior, Dancing Steed Eureka, and Four Comic M Besides the Dencing Mares Pauline end C. ho will be introduced by M’LLE MAR w RETTE, in a Tandem Mezage Act. TO-MORROW ( iday) AFTERNOON, at 26 o'clock, there will be a GRAND ENTER - INMENT given for Families ard Children ! On this occasion only Schools with their Teach ers will be edmitted In a body for Half Price, when Mr. RICE will appear rs the Children’s Clown ! supported by the entire company. Particular Nr tice. —Seats can be secured du- sing Mr. Rice’s Engagement each day, from 10 a. m.until3 p.m. Boxes 50 cents; Pitz5 cents ~ ONLY ONE NIGHT Of the celebrated SPIRIT DRUM! Which will perform the Solo in JULLIEN’sS DRUM POLKA, Accompanied with a SPLENDID ORCHESTRA, ‘The Drum will be placed in the centre ef the Rocm and, without any person near it, ‘Will perferm its own part. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT AT CARUSI’S SALOON, ON SATURDAY, February 2s, 1857, ‘To Le given by Mr. W. H. Palmer, Althe request of his numerous friends and patrons uette, UE- PROGRAMME—Pant 1 1. Overture—‘‘Italiana in Algteri” Full Orchestra. . Dublin Waltz... te cose ee Labiizky Fu stra. Cavalier Song—*“Dowa among the dead Rorelni M2M??....... M a 4. Piano Forte Selections..... +++) W. HL Paliner 5. Sea Song—‘Stand io your guns’’...... Car‘er Mr. ¥.N. Crouch. 6. Rendo in B mincr, Piana Forte and Gr- chestra.......... -Mendelsschn Wah —$_______.. PaRT It. 1. Overture—Massaniello.. Full Orch 2. Irish Song—"The b'rth ef St. Patrick’’. Lover Mr. F.N. Crouch. 3. Improvisation on ‘‘Home, sweet Home” for Piano Forte Ww 4. Drum Polka : Jullien (The svlo for Drum to be played by Mr. Palmer's wonéerful Spirit Drum.) S Wedding March........ cee. .ccee Mendelssohn Vuil Orchestra. iekets—FIFTY CENT3—to be obtzined at the principal Book erd Music Stores on Penna avenue Doors open at 7 o’clock—-Concert to commerce at S$ o'clock. feb 27 === Se BALLOON ASCENSION! MR. GEO. ELLIOTT, THE RENOWNED £RONAUT, CONTEMPLATES MAKING H18 1334 BAL LOOW ASCENSION on TUESDAY, March 34, 1867, in Washingten City, at 20’clock Pm, from the eligible 1 ot, on 44 street and Maryland avenue The Gates wiil be opened at 1 o’clock forthe reception cf visitors A variegated Bailoon, with a car and a minia- ture Erozaut. will be sent cf to announce the opening of the gates. Tickets only 25 cents—to be had at the gate feb 27-FS&M* H. PRINCE, Agent. SUBSCRIPTION CONUKRT. GERHARD’S SALOON, No. 3t8 Maryland Avenue. SERIES UF SIX CUNCERTS AR- rarged from the best musica! compositions, and given by the finest musical talents of this ee will commence at the above Seloon on MONDAY NIGHT, March ed. The seccnd Cor- cert will be given on Tuesday Afternoon—the se- ries be be coutinued on Thursday Evening of each week. Subscription price—six concerts for gentleman, $1; with one i:dy, $150; a gentleman with two or more ladies, #3 Concert commence at 8 o’clock. After concert dancing uatil 12 o’clock. feb 2j-lw ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, 7th Streez. MONDAY EVENING, Fepruary 234, 1857, And Eveiy Evening during the Week. ie et WYMAN, THE WIZARD AND VENTRILOQUIST OF WURLD-WIDE FAME Will introduce a veriety of new Magical Experi- ments unriva‘led for WONDER AND AMAZEMENT. Laughable Scenes in Ventriloquism, and the LIFE MOVING AND SPEAKING AUTOMA- TONS which alwavs elict uncontrollable _ Laughter. | GRAND PERFORMANCE BY DAYLIGHT, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o’cleck. Admission 25 cents. Children ha f-price. is" F cr particulars see small bills feb 20-8t CLAIRVOYANCE, MADAME SWETT, THE CELEBRATED CLAIRVOYANT, Has arrived inthis City, and taken rooms at No £05 7th St., (Opposite Odd Fevlows’ Pb Hall ) where she is ready to yg receive coneultations reepec- ling the PAST! PRESENT!’ FUTURE!!! — and DISEASES!''! During a year’s tour in t e South and West, Madame SWETT has been consulted by upwards of Ten Thousand Persons, and is pro- nounced a superior Clairvoyant and the Wonder of the Age. . Terms of Consultation—Laaies, $1; Gentle- ren, $2 feb 4-1m* SPRING GUOUDS. OWEN &8ON, MILITARY ANDNAVAL je Merchant Tailors, No. 212 Pennsyi- vania avenue, bave just opened their fivst invoice of SPRING GOODS, comprisin, a choice assortment or Cassimeres an Vestings, to which they invite the attention of their fiends and customers feb 23-dlw WM. W. RUSSELL, } Coe BUTFER.—60 KEGS PRIME Goshen Butter, for sale low bv feb 26-e06t MUKRAY & SEMMES. INAUGURATION NOFICKE, 0 CHIEF MARSHALS AND ASSIST- ANTS —Marshals’ Sashes, Rosettes and Batons, Silk and Bunting Flags, Eagle with Buck Horns, Banner Trimmings, &c , made at the shortest notice, at the Fringe and trimming Manufactory, between 9th and 10tu streets, 297 south side Penn. avenue. MRS. LOWE. feb 26-WFS3t® MATTRESSES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Manufactured at the Fairview Steam Mili, ALEXANDRIA. Va. E INVITE Tut ATTENTION OF THE trade of begere pe and vicinity to the large assortment of MATTRESSES now on hand, compris Patent-Spring, Hair, and several hundred Husk and Coiton, of various sizes, to meet the demand of the coming season Orders by mail or ss ne roe mere 8 delivered »t Baltimore rai ee 7-19 FITZPATRICK & BURNS. Pn OO Nic ite Sa ets asda still 5 Mavave FERRERO, NO. 248 PENN. al avenue, has jnst received a very handsome assoritment of SPRING BON- NETS. feb 27-21 THE INAUGURATION. TARSHALS, AIDS, AND ASSISTANT N Marsha's who have not ordered their Saddle Housings for the 4th of March, are notified that we are making all the different styles. Those wishing Housings made in ;ropers yle and to fit the saddie, will please leave |. rok guanig Tt they wish to secure on erat n otUT2 & BEALL, feb 27-3 next to National hotel. BO QUETS—BOQUETS! AREAT BUQUE’’ DEPUT, OF ALL kinds G Or BOQUETS, FANCY BASKETS, VASES, and the ‘choleest, FLOWERS, e cee ee: oHURGE = a 4 nion Refect: \west corner ennry: = 4 Third street, near the Capitol. 7-71 : AUCTION BALEE. ByC. W BOTELER, Auctioneer. SALE OF SPLENDID FANCY GooDs at Anction.—On MONDAY, March 24. et ened m., i shall sell, ps 4 a Iron 8 utiful collectti i , — collection ‘ancy Goods ald Rosewood Lequier Cases Wok panels Portable Writing Desks Large Pastel Paintings in . representing ‘the Flower Girl and May Queen’? Fine French Statuettes r ases Pr e Bottles, &c With other Useful and Farcy Gcods, which are now arrenged for exhibition - Terms cash. ©. W. BOTELER, feb 2-1 Au th nee: By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers {XTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHO! D Furniture, &c —OnSATUKDAY. tue 18h instant. at 9 o'clock a m, we shall tell, at the House Furoishing store, No 504 9th street, two- doors north of Pennsylvania avenue, a lage and general arsortment of new and second hand House Furuishing Goods, such as Sofas, Chairs, Bureaus, Tables Wardrobes, bedsteads, Beds, Pillows and Bol- eters Cotton and Shuck Mattresses, and Beddin, Looking Glasses, Crockery and Wooden Ware China, Glass and Crockery Ware Together with many articles too numerous to mention Terms: All sums of #nd under $25. cash ; over that amount, a credit of 39 and 60 days, for notes satisfactorliy exdorsed, bearing interest. feb 25-3t BONTZ & COOMBS, Auets OG- The above Sale is Postpened until MONDAY, March 2, same hour and place it _ BONZ & COMBS, Aues. z 7 GREEN, Auctioneer RUSTEE’S SALE.—Cn SATURDAY 2th February, at4i o'clock p.m , in front of the premises, by virtue of a deed cf trust to me, deted May !2th, 1#54, and recorded in Liber J A.8,No 77, folios 485, &c , one of the land records of Washington county, District of Colum- bia, Lot No 1,: quare No 59, having a fronton ‘Third street west of 45 feet 9 inches, and 75 feet on G street south, Terms cash. A!l conveyances at the cost of the purchaser J. H. GODDARD, ‘tru-tee feb 18- A. GREEN, Auct’r By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ‘ON TINUATION OF 3:G, VITO VITI& 4 8 Grand Sale of Marble Staiuary, Parian Statuettes Antique Vases, &e. &e. On SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Fed Sth, at 34g o'clock, on ibe secord floor ef our Au tien kooms, we shall make a final saleof Sig Vite Vit & Sons invoice of Me:ble Statnary, Pertan Statuet‘er, Antique Vases, Urns Card Keceivers, ardrich fancy articles, to which we luvile atter - (ion, as it wil! be the last opportunity of securing these bezu‘ifn! erticles P.S—Mr F.A_ Viti will furnish persons ur- able to attend the sale, at private sale, with any articles they may want. feb JAS. C McGUIRE, Auct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. MALE OF GRUCEHIES, LIQUORS, &c., at Auction —On MONDAY, the 24 day of March, I shall sell, at 10 o’elecka m, at the Grocery Store at tke corner cf 7th and K streets, the remzinder of the goods ia said store, viz : Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, add Black Teas Sugar, Rice, end ground Coffe Cceca, Chocolate, incizo, Pepper Starch, Brooms, end Bocke!s Sirup, Molasses, Vinegar Brandy, Wine, Nails, ard Shot With scme Store Fixtures. Terms cash feb 27-4 A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By JAS. C_Mc@UIRK, Auctioneer. S& vF DESTAL INSTRUMENTS AT \O Public Auction.—On MONDAY AFTER- NOON, March 24, at4 o’clock, at the Auction Rooms, | shail sell a set cf Dental Instruments. By order of ihe administrator. feb 27-4 JAS. © McGUIRE, Auct By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ATALUGUE SALK OF VALUABLE Books.—On MONDAY, the 24 of Mareh, I shall sell, 2t my Auction Store, No 526 7th street, commencing &i7 o’clock p m _, by order of the Orphaas’ Court, the private library of the late John B Floyd, comprising an essortment of about three hundred volumes of Miscellaneous books, a select library. Also,a large lct of piano, violin, flute, and other Music. Terms cash. Catalogues ready for delivery at the store any time previous to the sale. A. GREEN, feb 27-4 Auctioncer. —_ By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Goer TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE and Lot at Auction.—On MONDAY, the 2d dey of March, | shai seil, in front of the prem- tres, at half- past four o’clock p m , b:if lot No. 24, in rquare No. 734, with the improvements, which are a good Frame House ‘This property is located next to the corner of 24 street east and D st south. the bia- The owner being cbout to leave the city. eroperty will be sold for cash to the highest der All conveyance at cost of the purchaser. fed 4 A. GREEN, Auct._ ~ By c.R.L.CROWN & cu., Auctioneers. E WILL SELL.ON TUESDAY AF- TERNOON, the 3d of March, at 30’clock, without reserve, four Frame Houses, coataining six rooms each, situated on Seventh, between & and H streets island, with right ofalley back Title inaisputable. Sale posilive Each house now under rent of eight and nine dollars per month. Terms: Une-third, cash; belance tn 12 and IS months, with notes satisfactory endorsed, bearing interest from the @ay of sale Cc. R. L. CROWNS CO, feb2i {inteli] Aur tioneers. IRUST#E’S SALE.—CY VIRTUE OF A decree of the Circuit Court for Prince George's county, setting as a Court of Fquity, pas in the case of Jolin T. Holtzman ana wife es. Mary E Hoitzman and others, the undersigned, as Trustee, will expose to public sale at Beltsville, near the premises, on THURSDAY, 12th Mare! at 12 0’clock m , if fair, if not. the next fai y thereafter, part of a tract or parcel of LAND call- ed ‘“‘Fdmonston’s Range,’ te the residence of Mr Jonn T Holtzman, containing forty acres. ‘This property is situated about half a mile from Belisvitie, ina healthy and elevated region ; is susceptible of the highest state of improvement, admirably adepted to a fruit and market farm, and there 1s a young Peach and Apple Orchard thereon The improvements consist of a large com- modious FrameDweiling, with brick basement Trecentiy built, and every aecessary buliding, all of whivh are incomplete repairs. Thee is pump of ne water in the yard attached to*he main dwelling. The scciety inthe neighborhord ts excellent and the situation presents many inducements for a most pleasant country residence for a gentleman residing in Baltimore or Washington citics ‘Terms of Sele as prescribed by the decree are— One half of the purchase money to be pzid in cash on the day A pests cron the ratification there- of by the Court, and the residie in 6,12,ard 18 months thereafter in equal instalments, to be se- cured by the notes of tue purchaser with security to be approved by the Trustee, bearing interest from the day of sale On the payment of the whole purchase money with interest the Trustee is euthorized by tbe de cree to convey the property to the purchaser in fce simple. N.C. STEPHEN, Trustee. fel ABRSHAL'S £ALE.—In virtue of a writ of M fieri facias, issued from the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington, and to me directed, 1 shall expose to public sale for cash, in front of the Court House door of seid county, on FHURS- DAY, the 12th day of Merch, 1857, a’ 4 o’c!ock p. m , tll defeudant’s rights, tile, claim end inter- estin and to the south half of Let No 27, in Square No 517, containing 973 uare feet, more or less, together with, all and si: tar, the im- rovements thereon, in the City o! Rideau | C., se.zed and levied upon as the periy 0% George Rhodes, Jr., and will be sold_to satisfy Judicial No 63, to toe pe — 1357, Jhomas vs Geor odes, Jr. Hughes, vs George op b. HOOVER, Marthal for the District of Columbia. feb 17 dts 26-2awts —_ 4TH MARCH. E ARE PREPARED TO FILLORDERS for several hundred more MATTRESSES, to be delivered before 4th March next. We have now on bund— 250 double Husk Mattresses 100 do Cotton-top do 176 Sing’ie do do do 200 do Husk do 3.0 Small Cot do The trade supplied at Baltimore prices. Ad- dre<s FITZPATRICK & BURNS. feb&-lw Fairview Steam Mills, Alexandria, Va. INAUGURATION BALL. rea T 18 WISER TO USE A PAN THAN 1 sit itin the draugut when heated at the Ball. Attention to this hint = Pog ee Perfumes and Cosmetiques usea by arres' sumption, prevent fading com- Phe ctl and prematare decay cf beauty solament- ably prevalent in Anraxtensl vase t assortment of FANS, with Bracelets and wii Co te | just received at ‘THE LAKES.” Perfumes «i the sweetest odor and not only innoxi>us but actu- ally cosmetique, feb 27-dtMarch6 TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE Ass ATED PRESS, THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. Arrival ef the Niagara, E : The Collins steamehip Atlantic arrived out on the 15th, and the Cunard steamship Persia on the morning of the 14th inst The news from this side, per Atlantic and Persia, greatly excited the i cottcn market, and, with an unsettled market, prices were considerably higher. The sales of the week ending Friday were 67 000 bales, incin- ding 25 000 on speculation and 5 500 bales for export. provision change. Tbe Liverpool breadstuffe and markets were dull and without much Money was decidedly easier Consols for money closed st 93Ja94. The political news by the Niagara is not of 40 important character. THE LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA. Arrival of the illimeis, New Yorn, Feb 27.— steamship Illi nois arrived at 7 o’clock thi vening from As- pinwall with the California mails of the Sth instant. . She connected at the Isthmus with the steamship Sonora, which brought down about $1,700,000 in treasure, the bulk of which was transferred to the Illinois, but the exact amount is not stated The Sonora * nm the 9th February the steamer John L. Stephens, and on the 18th Golden Gate, bound for San Francisco. The California news is unimportant A committee of the Legislature that there had been $124,000 taken from the treasury. The Treasurer accounted for ite disappearance by the exhibition of a bond of the Pacific Express Company. engaging to psy the next July interest on the State debt. he validity of the bond was questioned, as it did not acknowledge the receipt of the mcpey. The Treasurer had been called on to give additional security for the money in his keeping, and a proposition to impeach Kim was before the Legislature. Kalman & Co, dry goods’ dealers had failed. Liabilities $200,000 Dates from Puget’s Sound are to the 16th of January. Tbe Indians were again threaten- ing hostilities owa Hill, Placer county, California, has been nearly destroyed by fire; loss $150,000. Mexican bandits were devastating the south- ern counties and murdering the inhabitants. The sheriff cf Los Angeles and three consta bies, who went to protect the people, were urdered. The Legislature had appropriated $5.000 to assist in exterminating the robbers The recent earthquake caused the ground to open ten feet wide for many miles in length in the southern part of the State. One hundred men sailed from San Francisco, onthe Zlst ult., for San Diego, intending to go thence overland to Sonora Busivess at San Francisoo was dull, ard there was no improvement in prices. The mines were yielding largely, except those in the Northern part of the State, which were blockaded with snow ‘Lhe receipte of gold at San Francisco twenty percent greater than on the prevoius fortnight. A weeting of citizens of Maripora bad re- solved to resist Col Fremont’s claim to the Mariposa tract. A bill before the Senate, pro- viding for the working of the mines on the grants made before the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, will, if passed, e the Mariposa settlers to defeat Fremont’s im. Dates from Oregon are to the 24th January. The Columbia river was again age There bad been great suffering ‘rom cold, and meny cattle had died from starvation. The soldiers at Fort Walla Walla were reduced to half rations. . The Isthmus news is unimportant, and there 28 nothing later from Nicaragua The steamer Columbus arrived at Panama 16th inst., with Costa Rican dates to the sth February. She brought twelve deserters from Walker's army. The captain of the Columbus reports that a vessel of the allied squadron had captured a schooner belonging to Chris. Lilly, whilet conveying supplies for Walker. The scbooner was taken to La Union, where Lilly and his partner, Yates. were Cetained as prisoners of war The former was to be sent to Guatemala for trial. Point Trinidad. on the San Juan river, wee cecupied by 400 Costa Ricans, well armedand provisioned, and a rumor was current that 180 filibusters, with a small steamer and eighteen bca‘s, were about to attack it. The latest accounts state that on January 29 the steamer came up to Trinidad, and sfter a few shots were exchanged, she retired. Forces were g ready to go down the river in search of her. In the actions of the 27th and 29th January the Costa Ricans lost 60, killed and wounded. There is nothing later from South America. The Late Kansas Affray. Lovisvitie, Feb. 27 —We have further ad- vices from Kansas in relation to the attack upon Gov. Geary. It appears that Sherrod was a candidate for sheriff of Douglass coun- ty, but that the adroitness of Gov. Geary’s i ecretary prevented bim from securing the office. Bhersod Was, in consequence, much excited, and the next time he met the secre- tary he dealt him several severe blows, felling him tothe ground. No steps being taken to resent this insult, Sherrod soon after approach- ed the Governor himself, and shook his fist in ; his face, and denounced him with oaths. ; _ There is no confirmation of the rumor of Sherrod having been shot, but the settlers } were about to take immediate measures to in- fiict punishment. Should the Legislature take sides with Sherrod, it is feared there will be a | renewal of hostilities between pro-slavery and | free-State parties [SECOND DISPATCH ] . New Yorx, Feb. 27 —A Kansas dispatch says that Sherrod is not dead, but has three j bullet wounds. Young Jones had been ar- rested by the bogus sheriff. Governor Geary called out the troops to prevent Jones from being lynched, and bed ai:> organized a com- any for his own defence. The Legisleture ad pazsed a territorial election law. ee Adjournment of Penzsylvania Legislature Hanrisecre, Feb 27.—The Legislature has | adjourned unt!! the 9th of March, to afford an J opporturity to the members to attend the in- auguration of Mr. Buchanan, President elect. \ | Senator Hawlin. ‘ | PortLaxp, Me , Feb. 27.—Gov. Hamlia has signed the governorship of Maine. He goes in = fe dass to Washington, to resume his | Senatorial duties. ; Vermont State Capitol. { 1eR, Feb 26 —An informal ballot 1 abe Meas to-day, indicates that the Cap’- | tol building will be rebuilt hero. Baltimore Markets. Rattimorg, Feb. 28 —Flour is unchanged and steady, but dull at $6. : Wheat—red $140.1 44 white $1 5¢a$1 56 for fair to good. Corn 584592. Whisky 2742230. PREPARE FOR THE «TH MARCH. HOSE THAT HAVE NOT SUPPLIED themsel jankets, Comforts, Quilts, r ree with ottons, Pillow Case Lin- Sheett: ‘ottons, Tove'ing, Tab e Cloths, Linen cxgindice Diapers. Carpeting, O11 Cloths,Rugs, &c , will find a large assortment at low prices at the store of the subscri)W. EGAN & SON feb 27-4 323 Penn. avenue, south side. MRS. GEORGE, ATE FROM ENGLAND, WISHES TO L inform = ladies oe —— — ington and Georgetown can be seen an: consul sited wits eoch an past, Present, and fature ; also, Love, Marriage, , Absent Friends, Law Suits, and many other particulers. Shecan be seen on 224 and streets, near the adies 25 cents and gentiemen 50 cents. Hours—F rom ¥a. m. until 9 p.m. feb 17-206 Fe SALE.—A PAIR OF FINE MULES, four yeers — and very kind 0 . ARNY & SHINN No. 57 Green