Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1857, Page 2

GS SHINGTON CITY: bn April 15, 1857. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Hon. Wm. A. Harris thie morning makes his bow to the public, as editor and proprietor of the Washington Uxton, in the following feeling and graceful salutatory : « To tus Reapers or THE Unton.—The Hon. Jobn Appleton has already announced to the pub- lic the circumstances which have induced him to discontinue his connexion with the Union as its editor and proprietor. Iam glad to know, how- ever, that his health is so far recovered as that his talents and experience may be usefully ex- erted in that important sphere of duty to which Muaving Dareheeed the cart of th “ Havin; ure! the entire rt} ie Washington’ Union news; ae 4 row, commence my duties as its sol it riesor. The rT will a r in an entirely hew adit is my Titention to a fl ie t new set of type: its size as the demands or the necessities of t future moe) hae om It is my fixed purpose to spare neither expense nor effort to make it the great central organ of the Democratic party, eve! Way worthy of their confidence and support, an a reliable and faithful medium of commnamicatien between the capital and the country. ana many years exerted my best efforts to bring Mr. Buchanan into the Presidential chair, I shail ren- der to him and to his Administration all the sup- rt which party ties and personal friendship can Tospire. A great crisis in the affairs of the coun- try—a crisis fraught with peril and er to the rights of the States and the permanency of the Union—demonstrated to the national Democracy and the patriotic ple of the country that his acknowledged taba, matured wisdom, ap- proved statesmanship and long experience were necessary to their peace and safety; and they laced him, with acclamations, at the head of The Government and the nation. He realized at once their hopes and expectations, by calling to his assistance a Cabinet of men combining the Farest qualifications of talents, experience and statesmanship—men endeared to the Democratic | moet § by all their antecedents ; by the zeal which hey bad displayed and the services which they had rendered in some of the most honorable offices of the country, in supporting and sustain- ing the principles, the measures and the policy of our pasty. A single month has sufficed to fill every patriotic heart in the land with confidence and hope. Even his political enemies seem te Tespect him. Fanaticism itself appears willing for a moment to moderate its tone; and the ene- mies of our peace, of the Constitution and the Union, will not be able much longer to disturb the public mind by their fanatical shrieks and WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tax Coxxecricct ELection.—The victory is with the Democrats, most decidedly, in the so recent Connecticut election. We, mentiened. some days since that their gain on the popular vote, when compared with the result of the late Presidential election, was some six ot In saying so we were in error, insom' is very aeaity ten thousand. Ine poll of sixty- two thousand votes and more, they are beaten not more than two hundred and twenty-five— the contest having been a fair one between the two parties; the American-Republiean on the one side. and the Democrats upon the other. Though Bishop (Dem.,) is elected to Congress over Perry, as the contest between them was exceedingly close, of course the latter will con- test here for the seat, that being the universal fashion in such cases, since Congress has adopted an invariable rule of paying all contestants full pay and mileage. It is worthy of note, that throughout this Connecticut contest the Democrats, with one accord, stood manfally by the principle of the Kansas-Nebraska act, as interpreted by Presi- dent Buchanan, and the Constitution, as inter- preted by the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case. Not a man of them dodged or squirmed for an instant from that manly attitude, from the beginning to the end of the canvass—not a man of them all. We took occasion, a day or two since, to ex- press the hope and belief that ere long the policy of the late National Administration would be found uppermost at the North, under the in- fluence of the firmness and vigor with which it is being carried out by their successors. Does not this result in Connecticut show that that hope and belief are well founded, indeed ? Who, except those who study politics closely, would have imagined that so soon the lion of Abolition Free Soilism could be thus success- fully bearded in what, by universal consent ap- parently, was a week ago commonly regarded as being his very den? Tae Frcit or tae TreEe.—The eareer of the treasonable agitativn. “*I bring to the duties of my positien consider- able experience in editorial service, no sinall share of zeal, and a faith and devotion to the great principles of the demorratic — as strong and abiding as I have in the principles of the Christian religion itself; for the principles which are the basis of the measures and the policy of that party are but the principles of eternal truth and justice applied to the operations of govern- ment. and intended to regulate the conduct of man in his social and political state. These prin- ciples are fully imbodied in that impregnable ae promulgated by the National Democratic onveation in June last at Cincinnati. Our po- litical chief, in his acceptaace of our nomination, most cordially approved that platform, and placed himself upon it. Upon it, with all its issues, doctrines, and poliey, he was elected. He reaf- firmed it all in his matchless Inaugural Address, which carried confidence and hope into al! parts of the country. Itcaused the anxious and the timid to take courage; the doubting looked for- ward with resolute faith; and all the good eiti- Zens now see in the future the inspiring omens of ace, prosperity, and safety. pe that plat- rm I alsostand. 1 placed myself there by my vote and my action ai the moment of its adoption, and there 7 shall continue to stand, and by its a I shall conduct the Union as long as I we an interest in its property or continue to di- yect its course. ~ “I am fully aware ofthe high responsibilities of my ition. Its labors, anxieties, and difficul- ties I fully understand and appreciate; but, with unfiagging zeal and unyielding purpose, I shall jo forward in the line of my duty, adhering to ¢ principles of the party. doing battle in its ser- vice, and willing to stand with it or fall with it, if it must be, but ever battling for the right. “WA. Hagris.”? The Iatelligencer does its best to-day to Strengthen the cause of the distributionists in the current canvass in Virginia. We propose to discuss this subject hereafter, as soon as pos- present Republican Legislature of New York is capitally illustrating the true character of that party. Its majority in that body have evidently but two ends in view : First, to “ progress’ in Abolitionism as fast as possible. Second, to make as much money as possible for thenselves and their friends by special legis- lation. To accomplish the first end, they are still tinkering the Dred Scott question. A commit- tee on the subject have just made a report re- | plete with doctrines setting at defiance the laws | of the land, the Constitution, and the authori- ties of the General Government. The remedy they propose is nullification; and they advocate that remedy upon grounds involving open and flagrant declarations that their purpose is rev- olution and nothing less. They seek to compass the second end we men- tion above, by the enactment of specia!-privi- lege bills for the benefit of squads of specu- lators—among them being one granting to half a dozen persons named, and their unnamed co- partners, the right to lay down a railroad in Broadway, New York city, with the privileges of a monopoly. The scheme was matured in the dark, and when the triggers were set it was sprung before the people interested—the citi- zens of New York—were aware of its existence. | If it triumphs, it places a million of dollars in the pockets of the schemers, in aday ; the company’s privileges being worth at least that sum in Wall street. The New York Express, sible, and lay aside the Intelligencer of to-day | on the birth of “ freedom shrieking,”’ charac- as acapital basis for the remarks we may feel | terizedit as “shrieking for plunder” in reality. called on to make. The same paper says: “Navat Guxnery.—The fine sloop-of-war mouth; now at the Navy Yard, Was! ington, be fitted out for gunnery practice, and for thi: r- pose an appropriation of forty thousand dollars Was made at the late session. he experiments in ordnance aie made under the direction of Lieut. green, an olficer of great skill in naval gun- bery. Ply- i 0 PERSONAL -;-- Hon. Linn Boyd, ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, {s at Willards’ Hotel. ace - es the late Assistant retary of t) 5.3 easury, is now a guest of the ‘Astor House, New Yok” . has been pro- ---. A portrait of Senator Douglas P cured for the gallery of portraits in Canandaigua Court-house, Judge Douglas read law in Canan- daigua. .--- Washington blew 4 has put in the hands of his publisher the fourth volume of his life of Washington, which will soon be given to the world -..- Henry Bircks, one of the members of the United States Cornet Band, died in Philadelphia on Friday, of disease contracted. it is said, at the National Hotel, while on a visit to Washington on the 4th of March. He accompanied the band with the Twelfth Ward Democratic Association. On his return to that city he became seriously sick, and lingered until Friday. Col. Baker, the newly-appointed Collector of that port, who has been ill of the same disease, is slowly recovering. --.-Henry C. Jarrett has effected a lease of the London Lyceum Theatre, and will open it on the ISth of May with Mrs. Lizzie Weston Davenport and her husband of the Broadway; Harry Perry, of the Arch, in Philadelphia; Billy’ Wheatley, of the same establishment, and a number of lesser lights of the histrionic profession. Lizzie Weston Davenport is said by those who ouzht to know to ve —— se gi how on the London boards as the delineator of juvenile traged: hi comedy heroines. : 7 een ee -.-.Rev. Mr. Kalloch, says the Boston Trarelle of the 13th inst. sustained by the ofleers cad “ E le of bis church, resumed his pulpit duties on unday. and ‘drew immense houses”? all day. He proposes to continue in the even tenor of his way, without regard to the indictment ion ing over him, or the popular opinion of his guilt. His pluck is commendable, as a personal quality perhaps, but it can hardly be doubted that it is exerci bere at the expense of the best in- terests of the church itself. Philosophy sustains scripture in deelaring that it is better one member should perish than that the whole body should wuffer corruption. ---. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams have met with unprecedented success in Europe. The have played over two hundred nights to large and constantly increasing audiences at the Theatre Royal Adelphi in London. The Queen, Prince Albert, and the Royal family have been frequent. resent and professed themselves hi ghly de- lighted with their representations of Irish and Yankee characters. Barney isa native of the city ef Cork, and on his farewell benetit in that city the Mayor appeared on the stage and presented them with a magnificrnt service of The Tribune states that Barney's last remiltance tohis attorney in New York was about ten thousand dollars. --.. Mrs. Cora V. £.. Hatch, who is pretty, sweet-voiced woman, sino Tone exhibiting her spiritual powers for money, gave _ — — at the Tabe-nacle, in New York city, on Friday evenin, Capt. Isuial John McKeon, Charles Waktot and Protea! Mapes were appointed « “committee on ques- tions.”” After moking one of the prettiest Prayers ever addressed to a New Your audience, the * os ———— to roms de mysteries of life, en she ‘ot through, Capt. Ry; and confessed se fillies? eee tone “The language is beauti far exceeds any preacher bugged. and I'm Very agreeably di: shall come whenever [ speak. I thought when I in and have a little fun. beautiful ; I new pit; and I’ ful and expressive; it T expected to be hum. sappointed can to hear that lad came that I'd just drop of that is 2. Bartixone evening a fire broke ox doors above Lombad £5 o'clock last ut ou Charles street, a few treet, in Baltimore. created great destruction of Property and al tended, it ts feared. with loss uf life ‘ The American estimates thelossesg lows : Messrs. Parker& Co... Raphi Elisha Lewi«, three warehouses.” Nts R. Edwards Jr & € 30,000 Norris & Brother. stock. 30,000 Joseph S$. Robinson, sice 50.600 Messis. Oelrichs & Lunnan 35,000 L. Harrison & Co 10,00 Hodges. Emack & Gran: 20-800 Handy & Bansemer poe | Gilpin, Baily & € sae Johns Hopkins. aie ~~ | ———. | $355,000 | The Clipper puts the loss at near a million of | d The history of the legislation of the Republi- can party from the dawn of its existence to this hour, wherever it has existed, has demonstrated the eternal justice of that pithy criticism. The present Republican Legislature of New York is doing even more than its legitimate share by way of convincing skeptics, if any euch exist, that in its so brief expression the Express pub- lished @ powerful, comprehensive, conclusive and just analysis of the true character of the Republiean party organization. New Exotaxn Evaxceiisu.—While New England is engaged in preaching 80 lustily, as of late, against the sins of others, all the out- side world is musing thoughtfully over the state of practical christianity in her own midst, as evinced with great force in the disgusting evidence adduced in the trial of the Rev. Mr. Kalloch, and with such palpable effect, first in the action of the jury failing to find him guilty, and then in that of the dear flock of this pre- cious pastor, in insisting that he shall continue in the discharge of ministerial duties among them! Such has really been the action of one of the largest congregations of New England's capital, Boston—that of the Temple. Its members, were thcir intellectual and moral superiority over the benighted congregations of Southern christians to be denied in their hear- ing, would conceive themselves insulted, de- graded, and maltreated indeed. Yet had the man, Kalloch, been a pastor of a congregation at the South, he would have got the full benefit of the law's severest penalty; and at the end of his term of punishment, would as soon think of committing suicide, as daring ever again to look in the face a member of his immediate chureh, or of the branch of christians to which he pro- fesses to belong. © ——— Tae East Ixpres Squaprox.—We appre- hend that there is s strong contest for the com- mand of the American squadron now in the Chinese seas, in progress here; quite » number of distinguished naval Captains being ambitious for the position. By tho time the relief des- tined for that service can get out there the term of Commander Armstrong, on that station, will have expired, and under the regulations of the service he will, in all probability, be recalled. Some of the Northern papers speak of the al- leged determinations of the Department to send Commodore Perry out to relieve him. doubt the fact; insomuch as he was so lately in command of that station—it not being usual to return an officer so soon to a station from which he so recently returned. It is understood that Commodore P. has been busily engaged for some time in affording the Department informa tion concerning its affairs in that quarter of the world, the result of his experience there. In that matter his presence here at this t'me has, doubtless, been of great value to the public in- terest, for he is a very competent gentleman in- eed, in all branches of his profession. i By the by, we hear that the Boston mer- chants, greatly interested in trade with China, have petitioned that Captain Goldsborough be sent out to relieve Commodore Armstrong. Tur Prorosep Revenve (Steam) Cutter. Fifteen models for the eonstruction of this ves- | sel, ordered by Congress at its last session to be built, have been received by the Seeretary of the Navy. As a collection, they are equal to any things of the kind ever offered toa Govern- ment on éither side of the Atlantie—eoming as they do from the houses of Steers, Westervelt, Webb, of New York; Page & Allen, of Ports- mouth ; Fardey, of Baltimore, and a host of others in New York and other cities famous for turning out fine steamships. A board of competent officers are to decide which model is the best under the circumstances, It consists of Naval Constructor Pook, Naval Enginecr Hunt, Engineer Copeland, U. 8. In- *pectors of boilers and hulls, and some other | P We} models, will of course be duly considered by nt Navan Counts or Ixqciny.—Court No. 1 are, to-day, considering the case of Lt. James | P' M. Gillis, (furloughed,) who acts as his own counsel. Commodores McCauley and Aulick, and Lt. Hoyle were examined on his behalf this morning, ag well as Mr. Hogg, a clerk in the Department, on the Department's behalf. The Court No. 2are, to-day, engaged in the case of Lt. Wm. Chandler. Walter Davidge, Esq., of this city, is his counsel. Commander W. W. Hunter and Surgeon Edwards were ex- amined to-day in his behalf. Note.—It is due to Lieut. Chandler that we should correct a mistake into which we were led yesterday in attributing to the absence of his witnesses the fact that his trial did not then commence. They were all ready at, the time designated for the commencement of his case. Tae Uxiox Newsparer.—Some time since we took occasion to remark that the newspaper paragraph saying that Mr. Edmund Burke, of New Hampshire, had been tendered a position in the editorial corps of the Union, was a mis- take. i As it is repeated in despatches from this city that went over the wires yesterday, we have to repeat the correction. The reader will per- ceive from the salutatory of the Hon. Wm. A. Harris, (which we re-publish to-day from the Union,) that he is to be the sole editor of the paper. Weare satisfied that no offer, such as represented, has been made to Mr. Burke, or to any one else. Siixeine Siusn.—There is food for reflection in the intensity with which the Herald is now abusing the Secretary of the Navy. Gov. Toucey may fairly consider himself a fortunate man, on being thus honored by being first selected out by the Hera/d from among all his colleagues, to be so vehemently and so early slandered by Bennett and his people. Whoever the Herald abuses, if in public life, is sure to enjoy the re- spect and regard of tho public; as is manifest in the fact that they always prosper more signally in connection with public affairs, than any others. Whatever and whoever the Herald essays with might and main to pull down, public opinion surely builds up and strengthens. Such has been the history of the last decade, most signally. OrveRED.—The Cumberland, (sloop-of-war,) now at the Charlestown Navy Yard, is being prepared for sea, to go out as the flag-ship of the African Coast Squadron. The officers so far ordered to her are understood to be Captain Thomas A. Conover, (the new commodore of the squadron ;) Lieutenants Thomas M. Crossan, Somerville Nicholson, W. D. Austin, Albert Allmand, and Charles H. Greene ; Acting Mas- ter Richard W. Meade, jr.; Fleet Surgeon Geo. Blackwell ; Passed Assistant Surgeon Frederick Horner, jr.; Assistant Surgeon James Laws; Purser William @. Marcy. Tux Tarp Court or Inquiny.—The Seere- tary of the Navy has directed a third Court of Inquiry to assemble here on Monday next. It is to consist of Captains Lawrence Kearny, (President,) John T. Newton, and George T. Storer, neither of whom have been promoted by action of the iate Retiring Board. So the list of this particular Court published in North- ern papers is erroneous. We take it for grant- ed that to this Court will be assigned the cases of the captains affected by the action of the Re- tiring Board. Aprorxtep.—Calvin L. Sayre of Alabama, W. J. Parrington of Maine, and A. E. Saun- ders of Virginia, named in the Star yesterday as having been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury for examination for first class ($1,200 per annum) clerkships in the office of the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury, have been duly appointed to such places. Those gentlemen who were named at the same time 23 having been designated for pro- motion in the same bureau, have also been duly promoted. Tae Vervict or THe Press.—We have read comments on the Hera/d’s impudent request for berths in Government vessels for its report- ers, and its mendacious assaults on Secretary Toucey because he did not feel at liberty to grant it, in the columns of perhaps a hundred newspapers of all parties. Withouta single ex- ception they rebuke the insolent folly of “ma papper,” as pointedly as they applaud the Sec- retary’s refusal. Tar Paxawa Istauvs Questioy.—We have every reason to believe that advices of the for- mal withdrawal of Messrs. Morse and Bowlin from the scene of their diplomatic labors reached Washington yesterday. This step on their part has been anticipated for a month past; so the information of the fact takes no one by sur- rise. List or Patexts.—The following is the list of patents issued from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending April 14, 1857—each bearing that date : Jonas Bosenbury, of Cherryville, N. J.—For improved boring machine. John F. Burgin, of Northumberland, Pa.—For He shins cooler for wine, beer, and other liquids n rels. Samuel R. Burrel, of New York, N. ¥.—For improvement in school slates. homas B. Butler, of Norwalk, Conn.—For improvement in boa yiaal f for crossing the fibres of wool in making felt cloth. Merano Butterfield, of Indianapolis, Ind.—Por improved preparation of sugar, called table manna. John H. Cabill, of Philadelphia, Pa—For im- provement in hot-air furnaces. Thomas A. Chandler, of Rockford, I1l.—For improvement in levels or inclinometers. obn 8. Chesnut, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in iting ex Isaac H. Conklin, of Rockford, I11.—For im- provement in raking uttachments for harvesters. Jonathan C: t, of Cincinnati, O.—For im- Proved machine for shaving shingles. Robt. W. Davis & Daniel Davis, of Yellow Springs, O.—For I t in lifting jack. Benjamine Nadault de Buffon, of Paris, France. For Hoo ihe Spparatus for filtering liquids. Patented in France, May 3, 1856. Thos. B. De Forest, of Birmingham, Conn.— For improvement in machinery for manufacturing india rubber hose. ‘Thos. A. Dugdale, of Richmond, Ind.—For improvement in washing machines. ames Emerson, of Worcester, Mass.—For im- provement in reefing ships sails. Josiah Ells, of Pittsburgh, Pa.—For improve- ment in revolving fire arms. Wm. A. Fenn, of New Milford, Conn.—For oc etre in machine for forming the brims of fe! its. Geo. Focht, of Reading, Pa.—For improved hoisting buckets for coal, Ee. oe E. P. Gleason, of Providence, R. 1.—For im- Provement in gas burners. Max C. Gritzner, of Washington, D., assignor to M. J. Gritzner, of same place.—For engraved plate printing press. Bobt. Haering, of New York, N. ¥.—For im- provement in bein id Sale vate Alex. Hall,of New York, N. Y.—For improved expansive bit. lames Hemington, of Richmond, Ind.—For improvement in apparatus for feeding fuel to far- naces. 4 Levi L. Hill, of Hudson, N. Y.—For improve- ment tn coating metals with silver. J. R. Howell, of Alexandria, Va.—For im- roved method of attachingadjustable buckets to he shafts of water wheels. Nelson Johuson, of Jasper, N. Y.—For im- provement in steam boilers. David H. fotnigroc tad whe: Alexandria, Pa.— For composition for 5 James Kerr, of L . -—For improved rammer for many chambered breech fire arms. Daniel W. Lafetra and Henry A. Lafetra, of Eatontown, N. J.—For improved raking attach- ment for be = —_— harvester: ~ Robert McCafferty, of Lancaster, Pa.—For im- provement to prevent incrustations in steam boil- ers. James 8. McCurdy, of New York, N. ¥.—For improvement in wardrobe or bureau bedsteads. niel W. Messer, of Boston, Mass.—For im- Provement in molasses cupr. Willfod H. Nettleton'and Chas. Raymond, P Daniel C. Smith, of Tecumseh, Mich.—For lock and clasp for -monnaies.. © Richard L. Smith, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in railroad car brake. é. H. Wheeler, of Boston, Mass.—For improve- ment in curtain fixtures. Dutee Wilcox, of Providence, R, I1.—For im- provement in shirt studs. Wm. L. Williams, of New York, N. Y.—For roved machine for splitting wood. imp C. Wilson and T. @. Wi , of Cedar Hill, Tex.—For improvement in machines for thresh- in the field. sapenie, Winslow, of Rochester, N. Y.—For improved mode of attaching hubs to axles. Jesse N. Bolles, of Philadeiphia, Pa., assignor to M. W. Bolles, of same place.—For improve- ment in apparatus for boring artesian wells Edmund M. Ivens, of Tamaqua, Pa., assignor to himself and Lucien H. Allen, of same place.— For improvement in winding machinery for yen H. Morrow, of Baltimore, Md., assignor to himself and Edwin Bennett, of same Soa For improvement in baths for photographic pur- poses. Wn. W. Willmott, of Boston, Mass., asri to himself and Henry F. Gardner, of same place. For improvement in boot trees. Reissues.—Joel Bryant, of Brooklyn, N. ¥Y.— lage thio carpenters’ gauges. Patented Aug. 19, Obed Hussey, of Baltimore, Md.—For improve ment in reaping: machines. Patented August 7, 1847. Joseph P. Martin, of Philadelphia, Pa., as- signee of John A. Bradshaw, of Lowell, Mass.— For eo i Ara in sewing machines. Patented Nov. 1813. Designs. —A. C. Barstow, of Providence, R. 1. For designs for the plates of stoves. Elias tngrakam, of Bristol, Conn.—Por design for clock cases Chauncey Jerome, of New Haven, Conn.—For design for clock case fronts. N.S. Vedder, of Troy, N. Y.,assignor to Smith & Sheldon, of same place.—For design for plates of 2 cooking stove. Additional Improvements.—David N. B. Coffin, ir., of Newton Centre, Mass.—For improved fil- ter. Patented September 2, 1856. Wm. H. Thosaceo and Eustis P. Morgan, of Biddeford, Me.—For improvement in safety hat- ches for warehouses. Patented June 24, 1856. Laxp Warrants.—The financ'al circular of Sweeny, Rittehhouse, Fant & Co., of the 15th, says: The demand for Land Warrants is active. Large orders are being filled for the lowa sales of land which take ee next month. We quote the market at the following rates, be- ing anadvance of one cent les Tae Ccrrent Opsratioxs oF THE TrEA- sury DepantMEent.—On yesterday, April 14th, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stocks.. 29,508 89 For the Treasury Department. 37,349 46 For the Interior Department. 4,600 13 For Customs............... 18,239 26 War warrants received and entered... RAR 15 War repay warrants received and en- tered . 10,063 64 From m 158 63 From Customs. 4,139,301 90 From the African Squadron. Correspondence of The Star. U.S. Sup St. Louts, Porto Praya, (Isle St. Jago,) Feb. 5, i857. We arrived here last month after a five months’ cruise down the coast, during which we rendered good service to American interests and interfered considerably with the slave trade on the coast. We were as far south as Little Fish Bay. We have been on the yo ever since we have been on the station. This ship is so old and get- ting so deepest Seer she is all the time requiring something to be done to her, such as caulking, &c. It is thought by some that it would be good policy on the part of the Government to lay her up, as well as some others now in active service. We all, both officers and men, get alon; pay: and every thing goes onas well on board this sh! P as any other in the navy. The Jamestown (flag ship) is here, and the Dol- Phin at Porto Grande. Oiticers and crew ali well. We leave here to-morrow for another cruise down the coast to settle some difficulty with the Cape Palmas people. It appears that the native Africans have been committing some depreda- tions upon the colonists, burning their property, or something of the kind; so we are order down there ina eet hurry to settle the matter, whatever it may Adieu. T. F. J. From New Granada—Naval News, &c. Correspondence of The Star. U.S. Suir Crang, AsPINWALL, N. G., April 3, 1857. We are still here, and there is no knowing when we shall get away. The difficulty now existing between the United States and this country will be likely to keep us here some time yet. There has been considerable excitement in this place and Panama among the natives; they think the United States is going to invade this Isthmus right off. It is amusing to hear some of the peo- ple talk here about the great strength of their gov- ernment; they believe that with two hundred of | their soldados they can take the “Cyane’? and | the United States.” I am in hopes that we shall have a little brush here—it would be good fan. We have two companies of fighting men, and we could take this side easily. The steamer brought down a new crew of offi- cers and men for the * Decatur’? on the other side. The old crew are coming over to-day to go home in the steamer. The weather continues to remain very warm. There has been no rain for some time. Water is worth about ten cents a gallon. The ‘+Saratoga’? was in here a short time ayo. She has goneto Havana. Texpect she will relieve us finally. ee Mextco.—Our dates from the city of Mexico are to the 2d, and f-om Vera Cruz to the 4th inst. The clergy had openly declared against and de- nounced the new constitution in all the churches. The government had taken notice of this, and were about to call the Archbishop and other prom- inent ecclesiastics to account. [t was feared that during Holy Week disturbances so fomented might occur. The army had sworn to the new constitution. It was received with favor through- out the States generally. Isolated cases had oc- curred where government officials, including three magistrates of the Supreme Court, had re- fused to swear toit. They were to be, or had been, removed. A contract for the steam navigation of the Pacific coast of Mexico had been awarded to od pane Isham, an American. The government re issued a manifesto to the nation reviewing its ac a aa ey Nicagacua News.—The Isthmus brought by the George Law make no mention of the brilliant victories reported by the last steam- ez. Such victories had not been heard of, it ap- pears, either at San Juan, or Panama, or Aspin- wall. The dates from Greytown, are to April 2. Col. Lockridge went up the river on the 2ith of March with all his force, to attack San Carlos. When last heard from he was at the Manchuca Rapids, intending to attack Castillo on the next morning, the 27th. He has removed everything | from San Carlos and Serapiqui previous to leav- jing. ‘There was a rumor, which juires con- firmation, that Col. Lockridge had taken Fort Castillo. Whether true or not, his Prospects are not encouraging, for many of his men are sick; others were deserting whenever a chance offered; and, altogether, the force under his command is considered by our correspondent as on the eve of disbanding. ” There is littie probability of Walk er receiving further reinforcements, as the steat::- ers from New York to San Juan have been with- drawn, and the Sierra Nevada, which does not sail from San Francisco till 20th, will be the last on the Pacific side. Cattpornta News.—The news from Califor- nia is interesting. The steamers of the Nicengus line had been laid up for the resent, leavi. e majl line in the enjoyment of the motiopoly af the traffie between the Aflantic and fic’ States. Nothing had been done in the Legislature in regard to the State debt, but it was thought that some action, would be taken on the subject to journment. A stam’ act—a financial matter for relieving the State from, her present embarrassments—h: few inthe lower house. It places a tax on all foreign bills of exc! » drafts or orders, and also upon pas- sengers’ tickets in vessels leaving the State. The* tax on a two thousand dollar draft is fixed at four aers) are on first —— r tickets six ars, was t) it that the act would on come alaw. The tonne season was as being by far the most favorable for mini: - e ations that California has yet experienced. receipts of gold in San Francisco had been during the two weeks previous to the sailing of the Lappe be it be) Mopper Hs oe) there wou no off for along time to come. Activity in the markets still continued, and an Sentlemen who have not been designated. The Plane and spesifications offered, as well as the of Bri al inact For a in tewing cll for drying of and ee Gepnr-Pot ma- phen Oliver, jr of - provement in boot dnd Chests Jaa extraordi: stimulus kad given to opera. tions in various descriptions of goods. 4 ——— Stens.—At New Orleans on the 29th ult.. the editors of the mocarime periesk of strawberries. Town ip <ae open air. ‘usketoes have appeared fw ington, N. C., in goodeondition. 4 Camd = Je EV. HALSEY DUNNING, OF BALTI- rovement ha soetereakiage mr - Rate TF, ore, Moderator & the. rangers, wie Pear ceamnen, of Rear Waraon, ind — | ees SA eel BHR EVERTSO. Si | | For improvement in self-releasing doors of cotton O'clock. The public are invited. ee csr act Retr Re eg jeg iN Bae = PSA coe ed oe ae othe Toth ora ryerdenat Capi, KEY: | Win Ro ie a a NOTICE—THOMAS MALOY WHOSE { the watch returns of April ! eee y. Malloy. Bookbinder, tont ice Building. ap 14-3t Idi — N UARD— f ATTENTION, NATIONAL GUARD | You are request 8 moet. WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 15th inst lets expected age yond monter wat be “el pat UNOS OF nT GRAHAM, Sec. 7 ENTION, PRESIDENT’S MOUNT- G OA .—An adjourned meeting will Lem ue aerate A full ‘attendance is requested. as ful arrangements wiil be for the Target Excursion. eee of Cart. Peck: a 16th instant. F. A. LUTZ, Sec. METROPOLITAN MECHANICS’ . €; STITUTE—An sasenl mont ofthe Me! politan Mechanics’ Institute will be held in the Al- lermen’s room, Ci all, on WEDNESDAY 'VENING next, at 734 o'clock, for the pu: electing a reenjest, jour Fice Presidents. Corres 3. i \aurer, ® Librarian, and eight Directors. The i ‘tend. mS A eT ee GRC BER, _Ap 13-St ____ Recording Secretary. h ‘CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE.—The (LF Smorsigned is prepared at ali times to poy the highest cash prices for good second hand furni- ture, in large and small quantities. — Persons leaving the city or declining housekeeping Df find it to {hait sdvantage to sive meacell peiore ects. ee ee LEARE Regt, No. 804 Ninth st., 3 doors from Pa! av, mar 19—e0lm ACHINE SEW STREET, two doo: street. Sewing done in @ superior manner at the Tor ee ent and basted,) 6246 con! 3 Collars 3c. ench (must be T ing Se. ard. and and foe ie, Bhirts from 81 to Ea to $1; Wrisi is . or Palate from 133 to Tilge. ench, and in proportion. Persons wishing paces done will do best to omit washing the material. Terms invariably cashs mar 17—eolm* MACHINE SEWING.—HAVING TO- day secured tho services of an old and ex tienoed operator, (recently engaged in the Fair) tho | proprietor ix now propared to give greater neatness expedition to all work left at his rooms. hand, and constantly. making up. SHIRTS, | DRAWERS. BOSONS, COLLARS. de eine! will be sold at reasonable prices. Ladies and others are invited to call and examine the work. coms on D street, two doors from corner of 9th street = 2 in _ PHILADELPHIA CA ‘i A D FAAS I ; phi 1 at tho ILADELPHIA Ic CREAM Berar corner of 12th and F sts. ICE CREAM at $1.5 per gallon. OMBS.—TUCK, DRESSING, EVFr, SIDE ‘ * round at ap ae CNN MOND RT stron, RUSHES Als, TOOTH, NAIL, AND Shaving Brushes at LAMMONIVS, ap iS-3t OCKET MAPS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S. Pom tehip nod Rections{ Aape ofl tho States and | Territories. just receiv AYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore, near 9th s nS aps 7ASHINGTON IN DOMESTIC LIFE, WwW from Original Letters and Manuscripts, Richard Ruch. Price 31. Jnat published, aud for saleat TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, =" street. ISHING TACKLE.—HOOKS, LINES, ROLS, fiteis. Ko. a complete Pec em socmieed at b> a street. pe G. FRANCIS. HEY NEVER LIE.—GOOD CLOCKS, ocr Paar ey © heap Si ii These \. warranted. bey ame °0rY Gc FRANCIS, 487th street. BALL ov’s DOLLAR MAGAZINE FOR Ma: Ys . Rallou's Pictorial for 23th April; The Jewolled man, itan and Chealier enatinued. ene PUR GUSON. smith wireet. NEW, YORK LEDGER FOR 2h APRIL expected to contain the new peg ied Mrs. South.- worth? aieo, Pho Wild Knight, or Caknown Crust- Ss » pert a} wri he Se eee OR RGURON en Tth tirent EDDING PRESENTS—IN ADDITION 10 Sil oat ont ¥ spo fo ly ag pale & mpent of choice goods, suitable for WEDDING PRESE M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewollers, ap 15-St 324 Penn. ave,, bet. 9th and 10th sts. J ATCH REPAIRING AND ENGRAVING. WwW WATCH 3) CHRONOMETERS, and POCKET TIME-KEEPERS of every description skillfully repaired by competent workmen. dl k . Also, ENGRAVING of every description, includ Arms, crests, mottoes, aud initials on stone. ap 6-Im* { i Particular # ution paid to CARD ENGRAV- ING and PRID NG. M. W. GALT & BRO., Jewellers. ap 15-6 S25 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th ste. OR SALE.—A beautiful ROAN PONY, be- tween 6 and 8 years old, which cannot be Gen ane ee SS 16 te sf haa vine ad use for it. Also. 2 FURNITURE CAR, nearly sew, with four large aprings. will be sald cheap. Ap- ply toCHAS. HUAEE Room No. 54 Winders build- De sroce! ore. infporat eee eh, L. HUME. EMENTS (AMERICAN POULTERER'S Diekigson and ‘Monbray on Poultry, by Mrs. Loudon, | Profitable Bowitre: London: Cattle, their Breeds, Management, and Diseases. 1 Johnson's Modern Dairy and Cowkeeper. 1 vol. London. Guenon on Milch Cows. Blacklock’s Treaties on Sheep. 1vol. Glasgow. Pigs, the: in and Varieties. Dublin. The Ho irigin and Varieties. Hi Morgan Horses, by D. C. Linsley. Lawrence on the Horse. S ooner’s Veterinary Art. London. Morton's Veterinary Pharmacy. London. ants FRANCK TAYLOR. pe HOUSEKEEPERS. ., Constantly on hand and reesivi additions to my uns: ed stock of ING STOVE AN GAS OVEN (a very superior Baka Oven for Summer us harcont and Hard Cox! FURN: 8U} ZR BAKERS, PORTABLE SUMMER RA? &e., Ac. a SERIGERATORS, all sizes. _ WATER COOLE in great variety. BATH TUBS, all and Leap pee All of whioh will be sold at the lowest market rotas. A eall is solicited before purchasing elsew! ‘The past year’s accounts must positivel se'tied up before attempting to open a new one. pee foods delivered free of charge to any part of the District, JAMES SKIRVING. 8. E. cor. Pa. ave. and 1th sts., No. 257. ap I6-eo6t ISSOLUTION. Dis Co-partatrahip heretofore existing between the wera trading under the name of BEN- TER & DUBANT, was this day dissolved by tual consent. P. M. iy mn- DUBANT, who will continue the business at the old | corner of 6th street nsylvania avenue. is ‘authorised to settle up the business of the late firm, and to whom ail per- ne weekly new Coo here iy be ted i . #ons indebted are notified to “WiF Bester. . P.M. DUBANT. To uv Friends axn Patrons.—Having sold ont my Rte inte: in thé establishment known as the WASHINGTON HA REST URANT, to my late partner, Mr, P. M. DUBANT, I would cheer- fally recommend him to my old friends and patrons, feeling assured he will onndnet the business, as here- to their entire satisfaction. W. F. BERTER. tofore, R SALE—A GOOD WORK HORSE, eight years old, sound entle. 1 Sy quire at the corner of 12th and M stree! ap s-tf HILDREN’S CARRIAGES, ch han Place in the city, at cit anal api McLAUGHLIN & COS. UROL TION OF, COPARTNERSHTD — ners! erel wat (SIMONE aad, Wit Ee DANT was ve mu! 4 ap 14-st* SoneeSIMMONS & DAN, RS. BARKER, Straw MILLINER, is repared apalins woes elt fever’ Soe BON. orn, IN - NETS.” Rendense. No. aa0 Toth etreat, be- tween C and Pennsylvania avenue. ap l4-3t* EW AND SUPERIOR FURNITURE BY N PRIVA’ E wale T ACGTION PRICES. A considerable amount tthe giock, inthe Warerooms on rT street, next to Odd Fellows’ Hall, remains un- sold, and fora very few days will be t to private saleat auction prices. Many si speci articlessreon zara erat trrcas, Ss te easiest re ains, wi 4 apiece ‘a: ROTAWREL | NURSE WANTED.-A family OFF ICKL. EAStRY DePartMent, March 12, 1897. Notice is hereby given to holders of stock of the loans of the United States, that this department wil! purchase the fame until the let day of June next, uniess the sum of $1,590,000 shal! be Previously ob- tained, and will pay, in addition to the interest ac- | crued froin the date of the last semi-annual dividend of interest thereon, together with one day's addi tional interest for the money to reach the vender, the following rates of premium on said stocks: jock of 1842, a premium of 10 per cent, tock of 1847 and 1848, 8 premium of 16 per cent.; and for the stosk of 1850, commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock, 8 premium of 6 per cent. Certificates of stock transmitted to the depart- ments, under this notice, must be assigned to the United States, by the party duly entitled to receive the proceeds. Payment for the stocks so assigned and tranemit- ted will be made by drafts on the Assistant Trens- urers st Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, at the option of the perties entatled to receive the money, whieh should be expressed in the letters acoomps- nying the certificates. HOWELL COBB, mar 13-dtistJone Secretary of the Treasury. AMUSEMENTS. MIRST GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT. ee TCARUSES S\uo0N take place on THURSDAY next, April 16th. WAVEPA EI BAND tn there Davorite penne Solo on the ALEXANDRE ORGAN, which In- ttrument has been piayed by Thalberg with creat wickets TWENTY BIVECENTS ickets TW ED -FIVE, - ‘he Tor Cream and Refreshment Saloon will be oven during the evening. vp is FIFTH AND LAST WEEK. WAUGH’S ITALIA, AND THE LILLIPUTIA? Exhibiting every nigh WEDNESDAY DON aD SATURDAY AFTER- AT ODD-FELEOWS HALL, ADMissiox. . for sale in the Hall. ITALIA has never before been exhibited in = a RB 0, 0. F. . the members of HARMONY LODGF, No. 9, respectfully informs the frateraity a blie in general. that they wi Wvo'a GRAND CONCERT AND ALL at Oop Fettows’ Harn. Navy NDAY EVENING, April 20th. . “ a= sozeral oo eon pee member the order, and the fine orchestral part of the celebrated Marine Band is engaged, under the direction of Prof. F. Wagner. Also. the services of & fro Quartet Club bas beon secured. Lu and resses will be delivered rod. — ONE DOLLAR—etiitting 8 Gentleman N. B.—A Mer the Concert the floor will be cleared = of those —_ 7 wish ayer Mr. Vander rrange! ts ive been mam v : a = werken Tohsve Coaches leave the Navy Yard after the concert. ‘Door: tter before 7 o'clock ; Concert to commence quarter before S o'clock. rrangements. "Gdno. M. McParland, ‘ joseph Carroll, DERS will give their entertainment at ForrEst HURSDAY NIGHT, the HAS, B HALL’S SER Fifth Grand Ethiopian HALt, Georgetown, on 16th instant. HAM. DUVALL, the Great Jig Dancor, and sev- era! others, will appear—to conclude with “A Glance at Georgetown.” ep 14-St* | iat SE FANCY D ‘S SOIREE. age = y Bo: a takes occasion to announce to friends and former patrons only. that his FANCY DRESS BGIRE (strictly private) will take place at his h and D strects. on WEDN VENING, April 15th, 1897, at 8 o'clock. Mr. MAarsuaLt, the Costumer from Baltimore, will be at Prof. M.’s Saloon on Pemee E April l4th, at 12 o’clock,and on Wednesday during t a wr he inay be found with a beantifal collection of Dress- es, both for indies and gentlemen, st 4 very reasoun- my ted to attend. ‘are inv’ 10 3 {fae ‘weather should prove unfavorable the Soiree will take place on Thursday, i6th. ___ 8p 8-id Us™ L THURSDAY, the 16th instant. MADAME SWETT, __ The Renowned Clairvoyant, will receive consultations respecting the PAST, PRESENT, PUTURE, and DISEASES, until Tavrspay, the 16th instant. Rooms ¥6 Seventh Street. LOST AND FOUND. $20 REWARD.—Lost or stolen from the sub- scriber, on the eve of the 14th instant, sinsil_ double-; Indies OLD HUNT! WATCH and CHAIN. Any person finding the me by weesiped at 461 16th ope as receive the ab ve reward and no questions asked. £ % it FINLEY JOHNSON. AME TO THE SUBSCRIBER'S STABL nesday. 8th day of ap li-<t* JE, on Bridge street, G about 15 or 16 years Tie owner will 7 charges apisatt = WANTS. WaANTED-A WHITE WOMAN tobea Cham- berinaid and de work ax Waiter inthe Duung- oye pply at the Star Office to learn direction. ap IF V J ANTED.—A WHITE WOMAN Wesher. and Ironer. She must fi best testimonials as to her capability, hon s ety. and industry, to serve ina stnall iamuy. need apply who cannot come well recom Northrast corner of h and Franklin Square. a — V JANTED TO HIRE—A COLORED Wo- MAN as Cook, Washer, and Lroner in a small family. Liberal waves given. Ficforonces required. 44 I street, second door from 12th street. ap 15-2t* ERVANTS WANTED.—A DINING-ROOM OO SERVANT (female) and CHAMBER MAID. who can come with proper resomme ions, will se fur wages. Nore but col persons wai . Paspectabl> ighly recom- lain Sewing. 18 offices. ap 15-2t* abent to remore West, wish to employ a compet»: t white pers as a Nur To a competent person desiring a com - fortable home, the situation would be desirable. | None need epply but those who tisfine- Also,a BOY about l2or 13 years old, will be re- Apply at this office. Bp 15-tf W N'TED, ~A first-rate COOK.—To one coinpe- tent and satisfactorily recommended, a perma- nent place and liberal wages are offered, ply at the northwest corner of F and 18th streets. ap 1°-eaSt™ SITUATION WANTED—By « \ young Woman, who will gome mended, to do Chamberwort and Please address Box No. i9, th tory con Poona on a ». Ap- ¥ to ED. in t Navy Agency, corner Fst and F streets, or at siimloaas < a G. sp Se. 2s ANTED.—A good COOK—German or Irish WwW woman. Good referonces required. Goed wages will be peid by applying at J. DE SAULES’S Restaurant, No. 235 fon avenuc, opposite Wil- Hotel. ap 14-3t \ first-rate. WASHER and IRON- R. Aiso.a BOY to assist ina Dining-room. Apply at LLOYD'S Union Hotei. ap iS-St ANTED.—A WET NURSE, without a child. A colored women preferred.” The bret refer: ences, reauired. “Appis fo'Dr. THOS. MILLY B, F, between 13th and /4th streets. ap 1s-tf 7 AN TE D.—Thi RESS-M. ERS and Ww three SHIRT-MaK pre xe ieee Wit ees Market Space, between Beh ond &th sts. WANTED TO RENT.—A FURNISHED OUSE, containing a parlor and dining room, two bedrooms, and two servant's rooms, and sery. To be genteel in its appearance location, outht, and within convenient distance of the Depact= ments. Address a note to Box No. 20, ir Office, stating Jooation (street and number) and terms. ap! WANTED BOARD FOR A FAMILY. Servant, Little , and Infant. ina healthy lo- cation where a large jen, fields, or rural walks can be had, on the suburhan part of the city. Apply by “ap li-eo3t™ m4 2 i m Ts. F A SMALL FARM,IN A HEALTHY LOCA- tion, four miles from Washington, highly, im- uifdings —Lady, Proved, and very productive, having good and overs necessary convenience upon it, wil be ex- shane: for ay ‘Property yielding rent. ome ishing to 5 Seite Sar Odean PURE Sl ANTED.—THE HIGHEST PRICES casi Pi iver at HOOD'S SILVER WARE MANUFACTORY, 38 Penn. avenue, near Ninth street. dec HD sre NG DRY GOODs. The subscriber takes pleasure in i ii friends and the public in general, that jefprming, “ms viv: ha assortment of SPRING R , Selected with great care at the orth. Not deeming it necessary to enumerate the articles, he would most respectfully ask an exami- mation of bis. seek, aod feels assured he can give satisfaction, both in prices and quality, partioulari maggareree Me wei Ae ed geal -_Bp iit 315 ith street eee. ye McLAUGHLIN’S everybody run. Opening Spring Goods at McLAUGHLIN & Ww. BIC. 5 ivces Dand Eaten SEU RUTH STREET. TICAL W Pe RS MAKER. bores constantly SEWERS ish pepey ys — NERY, MULLIN INERY, MER INERY, Mi INERY, MILLINERY. ne | meat of MILLINERY G: at ap9-lw* mA es _ BOARDING. Boren bial wos BENG Sra eere mae and eligible location, Pe pplication at See, sroniey meget ned sagtrezte = . Pa it Ps A CHAMBER, torcther or Soar DARL wk hed, i! ter Pye je terms, with or without Board. RS. BATES. AT HER BOARDING Mobs ES, 2 theast corner of Penn. Avenue and Sth street, ns gees raat of Pont accommodate a ‘number of strangers with Meal it the day, and Lodgings. . at ta as me throug! ST I ES - CURED ON REAR RaTATE to percent. Adgress J. P., at this office. RS. D. JONES’ SCHOOL Is NOW O for the tion of pupils. Havi years of encce: Tut ence, bot! at and South, the merely noes a dae ae Pou “ i A department for little * pay le or 12 __AP T-eost' ‘or atreet.