Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1857, Page 3

EVENING STAR. SEES “THE sTaAR— Strangers new here are reminded that the very best way in which they ean keep correctly rem ptly posted with reference to the deimgs and sayings at the Federal Metropolis and concerning events else- where, ef which cerrect information concentrates in Washingten, is te sub- scribefor The The subscription price for the Daily, when sent by mail, is $3.50 per im; for the Weekly, $1.25 per a: LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Tas Day, Dome axp Bump Asriom Cox- vroversy.—In the testumony in this case published yesterday, two or three inaccurs- cies occurred of sufficient importance, perhsps, to demand correction. The name of the re- spondent is Platt H. Skinner. Mr. Key is Tepresented as saying that ‘‘indentures out of the District are not binding here.” It should be “ indentures made’”’ 40., &o DB, at the conclusion of Mrs Raymona’s evidence the word “such” is required, she b really said said she ‘‘ would not be on terms with such a man ”’ The following is a continuation of the testi- mony: Miss Alice Adams deposed that she went to Dr. Skinner’s, to act as a teacher in the school, on the 16th of September, 1856, and continued’ till the 10:h December; on the 17th of September the Doctor rode out with his wife; Ann Ssymanoski came to deponent and asked and obtained leave to go out; whilst out, Dr. 8 came home, and when the child again returned to the school room deporent saw her face cut and bruised; she said the Doetor had whipped her; he did it with the Receeubip this is the only time she saw scars on her; the Doctor often whipped the children, say two or three times a day; had seen him on one occa- sion whip with a piece of p'ne about a yard long; he whipped the blind child on the hand, ber hand was very much bruised; the bruise passed from the palm through to the back of the band; the child cried; does not think he gave them food enough; they have fora meal sometimes one Le or two small potatoes; sometimes they had pudding, made of ship- staff; the family, which sat at the head of the table, were fed differently from the children; the meals were two a day; sometimes for breakfast the children would have cold mush, bat it was occasionally warmed; thought Dr. Skioner’s conduct to be generally cruel; on the childrens’ beds there was not near cover- ing enough; almost all the rooms bad window paces broken out; deponent knows she felt very eold herself; there was fire in the school sometimes, and sometimes not; there was not sufficigut covering ou the beds to keep the cbildren warm; when the children went to meeting they were clothed in the sacks they have on now (in court); they wore the same at the exhibitions; the Doctor made them; when persons came to the achool the children were sent up to put on their sacks;swhen the chil- dren were not out or dressed for visitors, they were hardly dressed at aJl; deponent does not think Doctor Skinner a competent instructor of mutes; deponent learned what she knows of the sign language frem Mrs. Skinner, Mr. Olds, and the children; thinks Mrs Skinner competent; she is a very fine woman; she has no control of the house, but gives u to the dootor in every point; deponent had of- ten seen her remonstrate with the Doctor on his severity, and would leave the room when he began to whip the children; for lunch there was sometimes crackers, sometimes apples, sometimes preserves; a week or two weeks would pass without any preserves; deponent only recollected their having them about three times the whole period she was there; the horsewhip which he used in whipping Ann Ssymanceki was about as big round at the 1 end as a quarter of a dollar; deponent had never made any complaint to any one sbdout the Doctor's treatment of the children; she had herself left him because he treated her in « rude, ungentiemanly manner; depo- ment had had no words with anybody in tke house. except one evening with Miss Faulk- ner; Dr. Skioner received $75 from Mr Stick- ney, besides the $25 from Mr. Kendall; Dr. Skinner severely whipped Amelia Masters, # mute, of which she bitterly com nt, and ehowed her the brui: r also; Ame i age: when he punished the little bi the bruise on her hand went from one side to the other; ber hand was black and blue inside and owt; whilst about to whip her he took the ebild’s hand forcibly and twisted it; there ‘was beef soup once, pork and beans twice; these were the only occasions when there was meat; there wore chickens cnce or twice; Mrs Skinner had nothing to do with the manage. ment of affairs; the Doctor would interfere to prevent his wife from doi thinks Dr Skinver a very bad man; the canal udding was made out of brown stuf; it came ‘rom Mr. Edes’s mill; there was also corn meal pudding, without molasses; deponent felt sure that the Board of Trustees would rid of Dr. 5. and that was one resson why she said pothing; deponent had never made apy com- plaiat—no, not even to her own parents; when she was = of for her services as teacher it was not in money, but in furniture; when the children went out to exhibitions and other laces le would give them pocket change, ut when they got ome the Doctor always took it away from them: he never gave it he Doc- acts of kindness; back; on one occasion, on Saturda tor at some candy and gave ; at an exhibition given in Georgetown Ann Sryman- oski bad a $24 piece given her, which the Doctor took away. Mr. Burrows, sworn—Had known Dr Skin- ner about a y: was pever at his house but once; the very cold and the ther- mometer very low; saw Dr. S. and his wife up stairs in a room; he was uex: invited into &@ room with several caildren—some six or ten of them; there were two blind—oue a large girl and 2 boy; the Doctor set the blind gil to read, but the childrea were dancing so sbout the floor, and making such s noise, de- — could not hear; the little child went wards the rays where the fire should be; she was called to sing, but could not sing well; deponent took her hand, and found it very cold; the Doctor pointed to one of the boys, which deponent supposed meant to tell him to get wood, but no wood or coal came; de Deut saw no fire, neither did he feel any; he felt the need of it; some of the children were ata table, but heard them make no com. a told Dr. Skinner the child was ; they were then clothed as they are Bew; the room was not of a proper tempera- ture; it was between 12 and lo'clock in the day; there were white ashes in the grate; the little blind child whom the doctor ept mak- ing dance, did not want to do so; deponen' ho is employed at Mr. Edes’s mill, had sold —— brownstuff, corn meal, oats, corn heat, to Dr. Skinner; the pudding Spo- ken of was probably made of shipstuff which horses — ~ — Mr. Wm. H. ver examined— Skinner when he at Mrs. Ppandellct house; koew of Dr. 5.’s whipping one of the children in the shed with a cowhide; deponent heard the child’s cries; deponent knows nott- ing as to what the children got to eat; he fre- quently visited the Doctor’s house after he had ne to G street; saw Amelia Master’s there; face was bruised, and there were marks of a cowhide from ber neck down to her fin- Sere; deponent expressed himself pretty freely on the subject to Mrs Raymond; after R. left the Doctor’s house deponent thought it his daty to inform the Board of Trustees of these things; Skinner bad failed to acoount to the |: Board of Trustees fcr the moneys he had re- ceived; deponent called on Mr. Z Richards in order to try to get a sum of money retained, from a sum subscribed by a gentleman, where- with to pay Mr. and Mrs. Grow, who had left the Doetor’s on accoupt of bis bad treatment of them, sufficient to take them to New York: Mr. Jacob Giddings said, if Dr. 8. would give hia authority, he would give them $25 out of bis subscription, to belp them to New York; the only reply the Dr made tothe ition Was abuse; Mr and Mre Grow (Skinner’s eis- ter-in-law) went to Mr. Collins’s after leavi Skinner; Dr. Pete came on from New York and gave such an account of Dr. Skinner as to show that he was not the man he bad Tep- Tesented himself to be; the cowhide Skinner at with was an ordinary one, about two Miss Adams recalled, and testified that there Was no chance for the ebildren to from Skinner's cruelty; the place was kept looked "Pj deponent did not know who beptibe mere: 1. Seyes, sworn. — When Skinner caw mm Sy on de t So ase about Be his child to go to his school; be to treat’ him as a would do; before giving him the ebild depooent said he would Consult his wife on the subject; Skinner said it would not cost de fb anyting: deponent at length consented, and said if found he could contribute anything he would do #0; to which Skinner answered, ‘it was not neces- sary, he had pretty smart of money, and did not want any then; deponent went several times to see his child, but could not get to see ; t child : =e him, for Skinner acknowledged it; Skinner came several times to get the child back, but deponent refused; deponent said that so fur from being fit to raise children, Skinner is fot fit to raise stock. The Judge then adjourned the examination, requiring the children to be brought before him again on Monday, the 24 March, at 10 o'clock a. m. U. 8. Poricry Reront—Bofore Justice Donn : Mary Mann was arrested for committing a violent aseault and battery on a woman named Shear ; she gave seourity in $500 for court. Wm. M 2 BR committed to jail for farther examination, on the 4th inst., under the sus icsion of having been concerned with Ja: Witson in stealing & watch from Horace Ke: at the Annspolis Junction, which watch was found in this city, was released on bail in the sura of $500, his presence being necessary in Philadelphia, on the 9th, as a witness in an ——— case. ‘atrick Hanlen was arrested by Officer Par- ham for an assault and battery on his wife; gave seourity for peace. Washington Goodrich, an officer from Balti- more, was arrested by Officer King, on the 4th inst , for committing an assault and battery on Wm M. Johnson. The prosecuting witness not being present, the defendant gave security to appear at a subsequent time, of which the prosecutor had due notice, but not appearing to prosecute the case was dismissed. ames Carr, Thomas North, and John Joner, three young pic kets from Baltimore, were arrested by Sees al Policeman McHenry and Watchman Birkhead, and there not being suf- ficient evidence to convict them of an overt act, although taken under suspicious cireum- siances, they were dismissed upon promise of Isaving the city immediately, which they did. Tax Lignr Artitteny Driut which took place on the mall yesterday afternoon, drew noe five thousand persons to witness it, though the weather was disagreeable. The artillery was that which figured ao favorably in the inaugural procession, s. ¢. company K, Ist artillery from Fort McHenry, commanded ty Major French. The firing was executed wit remarkable rapidity, and the other evolutions were well performed, and would have doubt- less been carried out with greater precision, but for the crowd ot boys who covered the ground, and obliged the troop frequently to stop in mid career to avoid trampling the lit- Ue fellows down It was astonishing, the amount of crinoline upon the ground. What humbugs the women are to be sure, professing such dread of gun- powder, such horror of war and all its su: roundings; yet they scamper to a parade as fast as their pretty feet will carry them, give their civic beau the slip, and ten chances to one march homo on the arm of a “milingtary”’ man. ‘‘keeping step to the music of the union,” as Rufus Choate says—Vel, vot of it? Rossgry.—On the night of the fourth, Mr. R. Cohen’s residence was entered by thieves after the family had retired, and the entire family placed under the influence of chloro- form it is believed, after which the thieves ransacked the house. A gold watch valued at $100 was stolen and small amount of monep. In ove spot $1,100 were placed, but which was untouched. The watch was a thir- teen jeweled watch and attached to a silk rib- bon about an inch a half in width, cracked across the chrystal. Mr. Gault of Baltimore, was robbed of a wateh at the Capitol on the 4th. The watch is valued at $80. A Nartonat Loss —We hear it stated that the draft of the Farewell Address of Wasbing- ton has been stolen from the library of the State Departmect. A most rigid search his been instituted for its recovery, which it is to be hoped msy prove successfal; as upon the ossession Of this original document, with its loterlineations, dependa the proof of its authorship by the Father of his Country—a int contested, it will be remembered, by the istorian of General Hamilton, who claims for that eminent statesman the honor of its com- position. Founp at ras Presipexr’s Hovsz.—A memorandum book was found at the i dent’s last night. Also, one on the night of the 27th of Febraary, which appears to be- long toa conductor on the Cincinnati and Chi- cago railroad; and on the same night a porte- monnaie, which appears to belong to some member of the mission at St. Patrick’schurch. They were placed in the ssion of Captain Mills of the Auxiiiary Guard, who has left them at the counter of the Star office, where the owners can get them, — Sraaxesns rx Wasnineron.—Some idea of the number of strangers in Washington during the past week may be formed upon the fact that up to three o’olock p. m, yesterday, over 17,000 persons had visited the Patent Office since Monday, of whom about 1,716 registered their names in the book at the central hall door Numbers of the light-fngered gentry visited the halls, but were so closely watched by the officers of the building that they had no chance to operate, Wasuincros Circus —To-night, an extra Programme is to be given, it being for the ben- efit of Mr. C. Shawen, the proprietor, a gen- tleman who has won golden opinions on all sides during his stay, apd who has certainly exerted himself to the utmost to give eques- trian performances, of a character to deserve the approbation of the better portion of our citizens, a class not always catered for by cir- cus | sh abraeps We trust his benefit may be 8 substantial compliment. —— Recovsrgv.—Justice Donn, who had his pocket picked on the night of the 4th instant of about $25, received twenty-five dollars en- closed in a note, from some person, who de- clares that the man Henderson, now in jail for the offence, is not the man who committed the act. Justice Donn is of opinion, however, that he has the right man, and it is probable Henderson will be held for the offence, though the Squire is very glad to recover his money Ax Inpustriovs Taizr.—On the morning of the 4th, at 10 o’elock, a Mr. Horace Keys was robbed of a watch at the Annapolis June- — oe 3 fans — = thief was arrest- is city r havin, trated four robberies in various parts ef thigoity. * — Departep —Many of the suspicious charac- ters who have been lurking about the city since the first of the munth have departed, but there are enough left to require csution on the part of citizens and strangers who have valuables to lose. Tux Promenade Coxcert amp Baut on Monday night aden, Poaecsse cy in — respects surpass e Gri naugural e Tickets ole 1 —_ Wrwax closes his exhibitions in this city, with two grand exhibitione, one ia the after- noon and the other at night. — Grauar Farm of the it hanics’ de ae from py of the uw of the f th = = fpattare: of ¢ Maryland Mechan: * No. A lot of Perfuniery, £0., b z ward M'Clain, of Philadelphia th i. play is creditable to the exhibitor of the ar- ticles included in it @ would especiall: select his Peruvian Tooth Soap and Maj Soap. They are undoubtedly the best ancy Soaps on exhibition, and deserve the first pre- mium on account of the evident purity of the materials from which they have been made, their compactness, and freedom from greasy odor.”” Those articles are now on exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Fair. * [communicate | Mr. Epitor: Never have greater exertions been made to cater to the amusement of our citisens than Mr Shawen has erhibited dur- ing the past winter. His building was com- fortable, his company selected with excellent taste, and the performance of a character tend- ing toelevate the mind. His principal artists were selected with great care, and paid almost ineredible ratesfortheirservices. Not asingle di ful scene has occurred in his pavilion during the season; and still he has been illy repaid for his expense and exertions. Tc- night has been appropriated for his own bene- fit, and will close the season. I hope, thete- fore, the public will show a just appreciation of a merits, and fill the house from ring to roo! s Among the many useful and valuable things on exhibition at the Fair we notice some spec- imens of ‘‘Foster’s Improved Building Block” which is coming into such genera! use in the North. We call attention to this material as being an improvement calculated to work an entire revolution in the cost of building. Go and examine it We understand that competent persons can obtain valuable agen- cies for the sale of the “‘righta’’ to this inven- tion by calling at the “Union Land Office,” No. 4904 Seventh street. * Usp axp Recommanpe” sr tax First Pursro1ans —vr Reily’s celebrated Pastilles de Scille, or Squill Lozenges ; as the most cen- venient, pleasant, ssfe and efficacious remedy now in use for the various affeetions of the throat and lungs, such as coughs, colds, croup, hoarseness, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis, whooping ccugh. &c. Sold by every druggist in this city, Georgetown, Alexandria, Ve., and Baltimore, Md. * Warca Rerorxs.—O. Ritter, drunk in the street, fined $2 and costs; Lucius Culver, va- grant, jail 90 days; Henry Shette, attempt at robbery, dismissed, drunk, costs The num- ber of lodgers has dwindled down to the old standard—only five were accommodated last night. The Robert Middleton that was in the watch house last night is an Irishman, 40 years old, and sstonecutterbytrade. J. Mis, March 34, 1857. Captain A. G. PERSONAI. +++» Hon O B Ficklin, of Iilinois, hastaken lodgings at the International Hotel. sees The Hon: Mr. McCorckle, formerly a member of Congress from California, is among the host of distinguished public men now in che ey Ife has apartments at the Kirk- wood. ++++Mr Samuel Butterworth’s wound is by nO Means as severe as was represented a da’ or two since; nor did the accident by whic! he was shot occur as represented in the letter from Baltimore on the subject, from which we made up the account of it previously pub- lished in the Star. It seems that the overcoat containing the pistol was laying with many others, and that some person in seeking for hisown among them threw the one with the pistol on the floor, and that the concussion thus taking place exploded the pistol while Mr. B was standing nesr, in such a position as to receive the ball in hia thigh. DIED, This morning, the 7ta Instent. in the third year of his age, ANDREW. the fourth child of Kd- ward M and Jane 8. Clark. ANTED —A WOMAN TO DO THE Gen- eral Housework of asmall family. Good wazes will begiven. ApplyatNo 44 13th street, orner of F. it* sot eee Drs CLERK WANTED —NONE NIED apply unless he can give ood reference as to character and capacity. Address ‘« Philo,”? through the Post Office, in the hand writing of the applicant. mar? ANTZD IMMEDIATELY.—ASERVANT Woman, to do the Cooking, &c., of a small family. Inquire at No. 368 12th street, between Marsachusetts avenue and M street. ‘mar 7-2t# ANTED —A BUY WISHES A PLACE where he could learn a trade. He is inte!- ligent, and ¢f good habit and has the best of references To a good home immediate ntten- tion will begiven. Cal! at Messrs BRERETON « oe Foci 7th and F streets. mar 7-2 ANTED IMMEDIATELY —A STEADY Man to take care of 2 horse and do rcff work. Toacompetent persona ent home and good wages will be given. Celi atPOTEN- TINI’S Confectionery, Penn. avenue, betwe n 10th and Lith streets. mar7 $$$ ANTED.—A WAITE MAN AS COACH- man He must thorough!y understana his business as Groom and Coachman, and be willing to make himself useful about the house when n:t cabernet with his horses. To cne who can pro- @ e necessary fecommendations will find employment at the northwest corner of Franklin Square and 13th streets. mar 7-3t ANTED—A GIRL TO ASSIST AS A Nurse for Children, who can bring good recommendations Jaguite at No. 598 New Jer- sey avenue, Capitol Hill, mar 6-2t* ANTED.—TO PURCHASE, A ROUSE situated in Georgetown, at from $3,009 to 5,09. AP lyto R.S T. CISSEL, corner of Bridge and Congress streets, Georgetown. mar 6-3t ———————— WRANTES—tTwo GIRLS, ONE AS Nurse, the other as cook, washer and jroner. Aust be com tand faithful. Apply immediately at 423 Hf street, corner of 11th street. mar 5-4t# ANTED—A COOK FOR A SMALL. family. Also, a Girl or young Women, as Nurse or Chambermaid. Good wages anda good home will ah eae Apply zt No. 30 @th street, between L and K, south side. mar 5-3t* Se en ANTED.—AN EXPERIENCED OYSTER Shucker. Applyat D’IVERNOIS’S French Restaurant, Penn avenue, between 17th and 18th greets mar 5-3t a ILLINER3 WANTED.—WANTED, Three good Milliners which understand the bu:i- ness perfect Apply at Mrs RUF FS, 275 Penn. avente. —— 10 hand 11th streets, mar 5-3t aaa OOK WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A ‘white Woman who is a good Cook, Washer, and Ironer. who can come well recommended ae I street, opposite Franklin Square. mar a ANTED—THREE OR FOUR 600D Milliners, who understand their business. Inquire immediately at CASSIDY?#, 314 Penn. avenue, between 10.h ard 1ith streets mar 5-3t* oo ANTED—A WHITE WOMAN As Chambermaid. and to assist with Washing. vply at 2%4 Penn avenue, Layfayetts Square Pi occ a W ANTED.—THE RIGHEST PRICES oot in cash for Old Siiver, at HOOD’S 3!1- are Manufactory, 338 Penn. avenue, near ‘9th street. des 30 ——OOO AKRPER S WEEKLY, FOR SATUR- = day, Februavy 7th, this day received. #2 50 yearly, or 5 cents singly. FRANCK TAYLOR, mar 6 For the Publishers. —— ee N=” YORK LEDGER .—1i4th February brgins a new volume, and new story, by Mrs. Ingrahsm, entitled the “Abducted Helress.”? FERGUSON, 486 Seventh strret. mar6 CU MBEKLI AND CUAL, ir; IONS, RUN OF MINK, DAILY EX- pected For sale deliverebie in Washing- ton, on the Canal. Apply to GEO WATERS, Water street, Georgetown, _n1r6-3t BULLE BOUK —LIST OF ALL THE OF- fices, Civil and Military in the United States 37% cents; authorized Catalogue of the National Museam, 72 pages ; description of all the articles, Cawtton,— Waste notime on theffour leaved abors tion got ng to defraud s rangers of their time, mine is 25 cents and 60 cents Location of all the Patented Models. ALFRED HUNTER, Patent Agent, 478 7th street. Wanted two intelligent boys. mar 5-3t* aS een NEW DRUG STORE-—Willards’ Hotel. P. MILBURN & CO , 220 PENNSYLVA- e nia avenue, reepectfully call the atten- tion «f their friends and the rote to their new Drug Store, which they have filled in the most complete manner, with a fuls supply of pure Cremicals, Drugs, Fancy Articles, Peramery, Toliet Articles, and Patent hedi: A select assortment of Wines and Liquors for Avery large sock 8 c maich ‘stock of Ravana which are of fine quailty and received from "hands. Te er with all of the articles usually found ina clase drug store Physicians’ Prescriptions carefully compound- } 4 at all hours closed es ieee” om Meited. Se ee. Por Sale and Rent. OO" R RENT —A PARLOR AND CH. ER Fa stneic Rooms, well furnished ond ory peice are for peg Pa 215 Penn. avenue. o] iMards' 5 ice moderate. Apr} sy the premises. mar? 3B 7 gE F% 'T.—THE LARGE FOUR-STORY Y Peaser: with all the modern im. ) ted on E street, north side, be- tween 9:h and 10th streets. Toa good and per- manent tenant the rent will be moderate Inquire at No. 364 E street. mar7-tf Fo SALE—A FRAME HOU-E, CON- taining 8 Rooms, good Yard and Woodhouse. Located on Massachu:etts avenue, between 9th and 10th streets west. A pump of good Water at the door, and convenient to Market. It will be sold low for cash. Inquireof P. SWEENEY, City Post Office. mar 7-3:8 OR SALE —A FARM LYING IN MONT- gomery county, Md.,9 miles from Washing. ton, near the Bethesda Chureh, on the Rockvil Turnpike The Farm contains 90 acres cf first rate land. The improvements are a new Frame Dvalling Beste, containing 6 rooms, ard a stable for four Also, a new Brick Dwelling House, three sto- ries and Basement, contai; 8 Rooms and Bath tern in the yard, Room, and Cellar, a e Water Closet, Force Pump, and Gas Fixtures houses It Is one of the mest weap epee ir at inthe city. Near the Market and Offices The house is on F sreet, between Sth and 9th streets, Opposite the west wing of the Patent Uffice. ‘0 for sale—A first-rate Horse Power and Scroll Saw. CHARLES F. WOOD, 445 . mar7-37 For terms apply to 9th street, between E and P if ber LET—BY THE MONTH OR YEAR, the well located and commodious three-story Dwelling, on H street, now occupied by Mr. ker Banks. The heuse is completely fur- nished. Inquire at 238 G street, near the War Department. mar 6-8¢% ee HHREE HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE. Honses Nos. 46, 48, and 50 Louisiana ave- nus, Washington, are offered at private sale, low and on easy terms Will be sold separate or to gether Title good. One isa four-story Brick, with finished basement, nearly new, and in com- plete order, with w:ter and = throughout. Ap- ply toE. K. LUNDY, at No 46 Louisiana avc- nue, Washington, or Ne. 18 Bridge street, Georgetown. mer 6, NOTTAGE FOR RENT--LAND FOR SALE For rent, fora term of two to four years, a tasteful Cottage, of three basement, five first ficcr, three secerd floor, and four attic Rooms, with mofen conveniences for heating the house and supplying it with water. A Farm attached, of two hundred acres, which can be ;educed to any quantity agreed on; eight miles from Washing- ton—three from Alexandria, high, aaa and romantic. Hf rented immediately servants and furniture can go with house to end of the current yer Also,a Farm of 500 acres. with impicve- ments within three miles above. for sale or lease EnquireofSWEENY, RITTENHOUSE FANT & Uv., bankers, ard Col IKWLN, Land Ottice. mar 6 ALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA FOR SALE —It contains upwards of 1700 acres 500 thereof uuder cultivation, about 500 used for pastuces, and about 700 acres well timbered, and along which the contemplated straight line Rallroed to Chariotisville will run Attached thereto is a Grist Saw Mill, fed from the South Anna River,which {s a part of the boundary line, and on which are also 40 acres of low ground Soil good, with plenty producing good Tobac- co, Wheat, Corn, &c Buildings very superior and very zmple, and in good order 169 bushels cf Wheat have been seeded, Tobac- co Plant Beds were burnt and seeded before the last frost. for Oats and Corn due progress i: made, With the estate, the slaves and improvements, Stock, etc., may also be hid, and further infor- mation given by the Editor of the Evening Ster, Washington city. mars Fo RENT OR LEASE—FORREST HALL, Georgetown, will be rented by the night, or leased by the year, to any rzaponsible association. This is the only Hall ia the istrict with scenery Terms meéderate ApplytoB FORREST, Ist street, Cox’s Row, Georgetown, mar 42w® 667 ERNON HALL.”—THE SUBSCRIBERS offer this spacious Hall for Fairs, Balls, Lectures, or Exhibitions. The rocm $s 80 by 70 feet; 1s in the central portion of the city, being on the corner of 9th street, C street, and Louisi- ana avenue, and but a few feet south of Penna awenue. Apply to HASLEP & WEEVDEN, or to WALL, BARNARD & CO, Aucts, mer 2-lw FlOR RENT —THAT LARGE AND VERY desirable Store Room and Cellar, No 130. on Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, formerly occupied by Myers & Bro 28 a Bry Goods House, and recently occupied by Seldner & Co, asa Clothing Stere ossession given immedietely Toa permenent tenanft!e rent will be made low. inquire of JAMES FULLALOVE, orto KE 8. WRIGHT, Auctioneer feb <8-dtt ee OR RENT.—THAT VERY COMMODI- ous and convenient biter! stone front) tlouse. situated on the north side of K, between 9th an 10th streets It is new, and has been kept in the best order by the Hon Robert McClelland, Sec- retary of the Interlcr, he being the on! upant since its completion. Possession will be given within a few days after the 10th of March. For terms apply to the subscriber, at 529 H, be!ween — 7th streets, or at the works at the Patent Office feb 26-tf THOMAS BERRY. R SALE OR RENT.—THAT DESIRA- ble residence oa F street, between 20th and 2ist, for the last cight years occupied by the late J.M. Chubb, Esq. Possession given tmmedi- ately. Inqulreof RIGGS & CO au 12-eotf ———— A CARD —FOR RENT, A FIRST-CLASS House in Franklin Row, now occupied b: Hon. C. Cushing, Attorney General. It has a the modern improvements, hot and cold water bath roours, chandeliers, and gas fixtures ‘This is one of the most elegant and desirable locations in the city, commanding a beautiful view of the city and of the Potomac river. It is in front of one of the mort beautiful public squares in this city, with a delightful and con- stant supply of good water. is entirely free from dust and mosquitoes. Inguire of WALL, of Wall and Stephens, 322 Pennsyiw- nia avenue. mer 4-Im BOYS’ PUNY, COLTS, AND YOUNG COWS FUR SALK. A FAST GOINGS THO-g¢- ronghly gentle TORONTO y ‘UN Y—4 years old next May; a lot of COLTS, Morgan, Toronto,and others; & number of COWS, with frst Calves, of mixed Devon and Durham blood.—for sale at Wood Co farm, 3 miles over the Navy Yerd Bridge. Irquireat No 304 dora hm or of the Manager op the Farm. mar 6-1 VERYSODY VISITING THE METR::- POLIS, on business or pleasure. should have a copy of this ILLUSTRATED HAND BOOK, for Lis companion and guide. ETIQUETTE AT WASHINGTON, AND COMPLETE GUIDE THROUGH THE METROPOLIS AND ITS ENVIRONS, With accurate description of the Public Build- ings. Embelished with {lustrations Third revi-ed and enlarged editions, by a citizen of Washington. Price only 25 celits. Fine Edition, Gilt Edger, cens {[F On receipt of the advertised price it will belay by maii, pre paid, to any part of the Uni- tes. MURPHY & CO., Publishers, Marble Building, 192 Baltimore st., Baltimore. In Washington.—By Shillington, F. Taylor, Taylor & Maury, R Farnham, and by Booksel- lers and Periodical Dealers generaily. mar 6-3t KUGBY FAMILY MANSION, Corner of 14th and K sts. ARD PERMANENT UR TRANSIENT. Single rooms or in suites of two or mere, convenient for individuals or families, furnis! or unfurnished Apply to the Agent, at the Mansion. mar 2-lw* €ARD —THE ATTENTION OF House- keepers and taose furnishing is calied to the extensive sale of superiar Furviture, large Mir- rors, ane per of Carriage Horses, &c , advertised to take place at the residence of the Hon. Jas. Gutbrieon TUESDAY MORNING, March 10, at 10 o'clock The poe will ber anes ane Ss teat pet arranged for ins: om at any time if on Monday. a Cc. W. BOTELER, mar 6 ts Auctioneer. RESIDENT BUCHANAN'’S INAUGU, RAL ADDREBS, nets te Pa with a beau and 2) ’ suitebiefor FRAMING. Price on fine Watin 2 its percopy. {twill be | eat ties pad" iy melt on be recelpt of the ad— | vertised price A liberal dscount to Canvaseers, &e. Just published PY oR paY & CO, Printers‘and Publishers, mar6-3t Marble Building, {82 Baltimore st. TO THE PUBLIC, ‘OHN P DENNIS HAVING TAKEN THE J ‘well known Coach Factory, on 6th street, between Louisiana avenue and Cstreet, long conducted by Mr. Joon M. lsnow posers to manufacture and repair descriptions of COACHES, BUGGIES, WAG- ONS, &c, on the most reasonable terms, in the very best manner, and at the shortest notice. He respectfully invites his fellow citizens to give him etrial, mar 6-3m ee By C. W. BOTELER, Auetioneer. IN £ ARTS.—ON THURSDAY EVE- NING, March 12th, at 6% o’clock, I shall , at my Sales-Room, Iron fall, by catalogue, a rare and veiuable collection of fine original Oil Paintirgs, by ancient and modern masters, of re- ™rhe cod “Tavited to call and inspect th bic are in nf s extensive and beautiful collection of Paintings. which will be arranged for exhibition on and after from 9 a m.to8 p.m. Terms: $50 and under, cash; over $50, €0 and 4 90 days credit, for a; ved endorsed notes, bear- ingtaterest, "GW. BOTELER, mar7-d Auctioneer By JAS. C. McGUIRK, Auctioneer. YARDS CamMERIC, Champagne 7,000 Wine, &c., at Auctionc-On TUESDAY MORNING, Maren i0tb, at 10 o’clk, shall sell, at the Inengaration Ball Room, in r juare, the f. : 5.00 yards White Oemabrie ne aces, Wiz: 1fc0 do red do 1,00 do blue do by ‘Sobers ? Cham ol = roti - f favorite brands Lot of buckets, Cork Screws loe Breakers, Gilt Cornice, &c. Terms cash. JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Avet. mar7 4 By WALL, BARNARD&CO., Auctioneers. F'S® SADDLE HORSEAT AUCTION,— On TUESDAY, 10th inst., at 12 o'clock m ’ ee a of a rooms, one rst rate Sad orse. superior can hard! be obtaincd In the District. ae — Term at sale. WALL, BARNARD&CO, mar 6- Auctioneers. ee By WALL, BARNARD & CU, Aucts. FUSE S4DoLE AND BARNESS BORSE at Auction —On TUESDAY, the 10th in- stant, at 12 o’lock a.m , we will'sell, in front of our rooms, one very handsome dapple tren gray Horee, of very fine siy ear d action, warrant to work well either under saddle or in harness, is kind ard suitable for 2 family horre. Sold for ne fault, Fcrms cash. WALL, BARNARD & CO, mar 5 ts Auctioneers. Ey WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers So OF BOOTS 4ND SHOES AT Auction.—On TUESDAY MORNING, 10th inst , at 10 o’clock, we will sell, at our Aucticn Store, corner 9h street and Penn avenue, a stock ¢f Boots and Shocs, Shoe Findings. &c jas 150 pairs of first-rate Peg Boots, light and heavy Light cow Congress an Lesting Gaiters Bronzed Jenny Lind Shoes ® Black and Colored Moroceo do Kid Elip ts, Cloth do Siete oo and White Slippers Chi:drens’ Black and Fancy Slippers” Shoe Findings, Laces, Ribvom ae. All of which will be sold without reserve Terms : 3) and urder, cash; over tha: amount acredit cf 30, 60,and 90 days, for satisfectorlly exdorsed notes, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO, Auctioneers Ne ORE esen ca By WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auctioneers. USITIVE SALE OF CARRIAGES, Bug- sys,and Reckaways on account of whom it may concern.—On TUESDAY, 10th instant, at 12 o’clock m., we will sell, without reserve at aurtion, in front of our warerooms, corner of 9th a.d Louis:na avenue, (Eanup & Weeden’s Bulld- ing — 1 New Carriage, seats for four, made in the very 1 PLeeton, butit to order, and suitable for a phy- mar 5-ts Lest style siclan 1 Rockway, nearly new. light and pretty 1 no top Buggy, but little used, and lately put in complets crder . ao one or two otherarticles not here deserib- Terms: One third cash; the balance in two equal payments of 60 asd 90 days for sa isfactoii- ly endorsed notes, bearing in‘erest WALL, BARNARD&CO, Auctioneers ByvC R L.CROWN& CO., Auctioneers Ww E WILLSELL, ON MONDAY AFPTER- NOON, the 8th of March, at3 o’clock, with outreserve, four Frame Houses, containing six rooms each, situated on 7th, between G and BH steets Island, with right of alley beck Title indisputable. Sale positive. Each house now under rent of eight and nine dollars per moath ‘Terms: One-third, cash ; balarce in 12 and 18 months, with notes satisfactory endorsed, bearing interest from the day of fale C.R.L CROWN &Co, {intel} Auctioneers Aes SALE.—In virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued from the Clerk’s Uffive of the Circult Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington, and to me directed, 4 shall expose to public sale for cash, iz froat of the Court House door of seid county,on FRURS- p> DAY , the i2th day of March, 157, a: 4 o’clock Pp. m , ali defondant’s rights, title, claim snd inter- eatin and to the south haif of Let No 27, in Square No 5.7, containing 973 square feet, more oriess, together with, ali and singu ar, the im- rovements thereon, ia the City of Washington, . C., seized and levied upon as the property of George Rhodes, Jr., and will be sold to satisfy indicial No. 63, to March term, 1867, Thomas Hughes, vs. George Rhodes, jr J.D. HOOVER, Marshal for the District of Columbia. feb 17-dis mar 5-ts mar 3- Boarding. M RS.A.H SCOTT, NO. 425 PENN. AVE- nus, eEporite Jackson Hall, has two large Rooms which she would be pleased torent to per- manent or transient Boarders. Table Boar can be accommodated. mar 7-3t* a ARDING—ONE LARGE PARLOR, with a large chamber attached handsomely fur- nished end lighted with gas. being just vacated by a member, * ill be rented immediately the day, week or month. Price $30 per month. Also, two good sized Rooms, suitable for single per- sons. Good Me ls furnished, pyivate if desired, at $3 50 per week. Situatione-xtral and nearthe Avenue. Enquire at 468 Tenth street, and E. mar 5-31* ODGING.—AT NO. 319 B STREET North, Capitol Hill, a respectable party can be ec- commodated for one or two nights. mar3-* NAUGURATION NOTICE —A PARLOR end Chamber for Rent.—A few gentlemencan be accommodated during the time, at Mrs. LOWE’S Trimming Store, 297 Penn. avenne, sonth «ide. mar 3 RS. BATES. AT HER BOARDING- House, on the southwest corner of Penn. avenue and 9th treet, hes made arrangemeats to accommodate a large number of strangers with Meals at any time tirougkout the day, and Lodg- ings mars ~ ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON wAT. HE STEAMER GEURGE WASHINGTON will depart at the following Leave Alerandria7 9) LL pa AX Led ne Ss CORSON, Captain. NOTICE. feb 18-4 LL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1856 RE- maining unprid, must be settled by the Ist of April. After that date I lag 8 xvod to dis'rain ithout respect to persons. inqueats would do well to attend to this‘ tosave trouble ard ex- nse. = C'F. SHEKELL, Tax Collector. Gxonezrown, D. C., March 34, 1857. mar 4-1m* MULES! MUL! HEAD OF SUPERIUR MULES JUST 3 arrived from Kentucky, and will be sold on accommodating terms by ap- pling to HENRY Bi RCH, at bis Livery Btable, corner of D and lith streets, Washington, D.C. __ mar 5-im* RRIVAL OF RICH AND ELE- ahead AGANY DRESS GOODS FOR THE SPRING. ITIZENS AND STRANGERS VISITING will find opening at the store of the subscriber something very elegant and beautiful in the way of Silks, Grenadine and Organdie ROBES for the Spring, just selected from the largest and best stocks ia the North. Those who fivor him with a call will undoubtedly find something new and recherche. Cloaks and Mantilias at J, low FRANK A jers cGEX’, _mat S-1w_At Pa ov., bet. Sethcand 13th ots._ ERRINGS, HAY, OAKUM, TAR, RO- SIN, PiTCH, &c —1 have received, and of- ferf.xsale very low—50 barsels Potomac Her rings, at $475 per bbl. 75 bales of prime Hay at Slpercwt 60 bales Oakum, supente sie bis Tar. in prime order. 40 8 ito- “4 aud Piteh, 150 sacks G. A. Salt. Witha full assortment of Manilla Cordeg2, Tarred ——— Vinegar, in pe pe and ee wer ©! upErs, Rice, Coffee i SN OEPA N. FEARSON, etown, B.C. OFICE_NOTICE. RAVEA Few OF THOSE CHEAP TOI- I LET 8S87TS on hand, which i hg oS close out, and wil sell at cost. Also, GO: r ETS andother GLASS WARE, that —— at No.’ Penn, avenue. “ JQHN McDEVITT. TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Arrival of the Black Warrior New Yorx, March 7 arrior, from New 0; arrived, but brings no Sr. Lov, Mareh 6 —The tains a | fairs of mittee o the matter of Cato at the examination ing of Sherrard This what from previovs blame on Governor committee likewise censures who was he'd to bail in the absconded news of Interest. From Kansas. —The steamship Black rleans via Havans, hes Republican con- og communication relative to the af- Kansas. Also the action m the R eres in the of Jones for the version differs — oe ary. ° his action Missouri State Debt, &c. taken before J some- mech Jones sum of $5,000, had Sr Louis, March 6.—Previeus to the ad. journment of the Missouri stitntional amendment limiting the State debt to $30,000,000 was passed. Advices from Westport say that s meeting of the citizens of that town hed passed resolu- tions to resist every effort from every quarter calculated to renew the former troubles, and exten from all ding a hospitablepwelcome to emigrants sections of the country, and Lary rd themselves to let the ions of Raneat and eouri punish all violators of the law. Bavtixors, Baltimore Markets. of Howard street and City Mills at $6. Wheat ie better; and red Corn—sales of snd Vari at 56a Ww at$1 43:$1.46 Marob 7.—Flour is steady; sales sales white at $1.520$.62;1 Bew white at 55a560., ‘isky is unchanged; sales at 2740280. New York, March 7. of 6 500 bb’ $6 70ad New York Marketrs 6.90. —Flour is heavy; sales } State $6 30a$6 50; Southern Wheat is unsettled; sales of 25.000 busbelr. Corn is quiet: sales of 50,000 bushels; mixea 740 , yellow 752800, white 76280c. _ Pork has declined; mess $23.50a$23 60. Beef is steady; repaeked Chicago $16. Lard has declined }$; bbls. 14} Whisky is firm; Obio 270. Financial. New Yorx, March 7.— Stocks are lower and active; C and Rock Island 105}; hieego Camberland Coa! 18]; Illinois Central! shares, 1374; do. bonds 100}: Michigan Soutbern 76; New York Central 903; Readi Company 234; Virginia 6's 9: ie exchange is easier; 81%; Canton 85 quoted at 108 a WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. Orrice or THe Wasnincrox Aqugpvcrt, Wasuineron, March 5, 18 4. pprorosats ABE INVITED FOR MATERI- sis and wo:k for the Washin, Frepos zis received up to 7th May wiil be al pon of that day. Maps, profites, and spec fieations of materials end work to Le let wi Ibe rew y for exemination at this Office on and after te 20th 4 pri next Aqueduct. epened Tne work to Le let will cmbrace masonry of # me ofthe bridges, grucustion, excevation, and «m- bank-ent of :eserveirs, iron pipes connec.ed with the reservoirs, 12-ineh iron main,gate houses,bricke, sand, rvLble, and eut stone, &ec. For the particular works and and materiels refer- ence is m ode 0 the specific t.ons #14 plans. As uvon® portion Of the ine the tiles are not yet acquired by the United States, there mry be some deley in ermmencing the work there-n; butforsu b ur avoidab ede'ays cue allowsnce will bs made in the ume of compietion. Po ticns only of some of the works can be com- pleted under the presest a tracts for unfiniehe’ wok printion; but all con be subject to futare eppropriau: us by Congress. The engineer reserves th- right to prescribe the amount of wurk to bedore and rate of progress under each contract for cach appropriation; and in ca-e of the a holeing out sufficiently, to deci‘e when and ‘ works shail be stopped uotil funds become evail- ab’e. in case of the entire stoppage ef ary perticular work ior want of funda, the reserved ten p-r cen’. will be paid, if, im the judgment of the engiacer, the work bas been properly exeeuted so fax as it bas gone Payments will be made in specie checks upon the United Bta s treasury upon the monthiy ecoumaies of the enginecr, reserving ten per cert; aad it will be a condition of all eentracts that the workmen shall te paid their full wages monthly, and in spe- cie. All bida sheuld be sealed and endorred ‘ = sals for work Gr materiaisonthe Washington Aque- trreg 39 The Uni ed States re-erves the right to reject any oral the bids should they not be deemed afvanta geous, aad to mske eucii ar aogerents as mzy be considered most conduciv. to the progress ef the work. Eve y off rmust be accompanied ty a written guaiaatee, signed by one or more responsible per- sons, to the effect that be or they undertake that the bidder or bidders wil, if his or their bid be ascept- edi enter into an obligation, within ten Geys, with good and securities, for the cempletion ef the work uaceftaken ; ssid guarantee to be accompanied by the ceriificate of the United Stetes district judge, United States district attorney, navy agent, or some officer of the general government or individual known to the Engineer or D-pa-tm=nt of War, th«t the guarantors are able to make good their guaran- tee, of them choose to be precent. M. C. MEIGS, Capt. of Engineers, in charge. To Capt. We, th Suate of FORM OF GUARANTEE, M. C. Meige, U.S. Engineers. © undersigned, residents of. nant with the United S ates, and guaranty, the foregoing bid of be a-cepted, Bids will be opened in presence of bidders, if any , in the . hereby, jointly and severally, oove- at be or they will, wi.bin ten days after the aceeptence ef the raia, tid good and execute the eont act for the se me, fufficient sureties to perform or furnish with tbs articles proposed in conformity to the terms of the vertise ment under which it was made. And in rad ——> rba'l fail center into contract ai aforeaid, we guaranty to make good the dufer- ence between the cffer by the said and the n ations t bidder. on —_ C.D. I hereby ceriify that, to the Leet of my knowledge and belisi, the above-ra-aed guarantors are good and sufficie-*. « mar i+ ed end) ayd awit E.F. SEASONABLE SPRING GOCD*. OHN #. SMOOT, sie oct ae SsT., D.C., bas received, Singto customers, an assortment cf SPRING GOUDS, to which large additions will soon be off rij made f:om the New late-t im) Bik Gro ork auctions, and of the rtations. He has now received and is offering the following Goods, viz : de Rhine 8) Challie Kobes and Goatshair Plaids Mouslin, Challie and Berage Delaines Plain Mouslin Delzins (modes end bright colors) Piain t ink, Blue Mants and Cembries White and Buff Chintzes and Brilltents, (nest Englisn and American Prints, new styles and fast colors, 12 4c. Striped India Dimitr, Plaid and ittlens, for children and White Brilliants, chee! Buff and Green French Bril- ped Musling, from 12%0 to 25s. 6-4 White Cambrics (of Jones’ celevrated make) Best English Loag Stor, (for ladles,) same Jaconets, Neinsook and Swiss Muslins 3 6 4 Bik Mouslin Delaines (Lupin’s) Froth feong Aly sand Eogish ‘Crapes Blk Love and Crape Veils and Cra) Embroideries Dunbar, Anen and t Shinioe Cottons (ofalltke and Linen SoD, 2 Gotten Bheetings (best ‘Bonnet Ribbons VeinctNnd ‘Gents’ Kid Gloves (all sizes and bers) pawn agi 3 Hose, best makes Ladies and Misses’ Cotton Hose Cambrio Bandk’fs and Ricbardson Irish Lindhs With man ap mye ee Gonds, pr dacignner invites the it ing on cata. "rk Bkobe mar 6-tf UE ditt lin LOCOMOTIV dont go home without one with you. They are to be had at LA amUND’S, may 5-3t T HREE BEAUTIFUL MELODEONS Just opened and for sale low. fr OLN F. ELLIS, bet oth and 10th sts. Gallery, on 4} und Gch ate, AUGURATION FH! HED BY Lvhir tor "coples may be ; ee weer weent, ad ‘bet aver’ re