Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: ‘THURSDAY ..........+ ..++-April 23, 1857. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer regards the recent insane action of the New York Republican Legislature upon the Dred Scott case as being a second edi- tion of the nullification of South Carolina, and thereupon pounds “ that heritage and heirloom ef Virginia Democracy,” “ the resolutions of “93 and °99,"" as being the foundation upon which the crazy treason of Abolitionism is based. To-day we have no space at command in which to review the article, as we propose to do. The Union also reviews the action of the New York Legislature upon the Dred Scott case, contending that it illustrates most forcibly that Abolitionism has “progressed ’’ to the point of avowing that its purposes are revolution, and nothing but revolution. ~~ +» Anoturr Crammant Turnep Ur.—The im- mense McDonongh estate bids fair to be consid- erably reduced before it leaves the hands of the lawyers. The Baltimore Sun says that another claim has just been made against the estate in the shape of a promissory note payable four years af- ter the death of the obligor. The agents repre- senting the interests of Baltimore and New Or- leans have had the control of the estate since it was surrendered by the executors, but not until within a short time was it known that such a claim was in existence. The following is a copy of the note ; ‘New Orveans. Jan. 25, 1548. ‘‘ Four years from and after my death, { hereby authorize and direct (and will) my executors to py unte Francis Pena one hundred thousand dol- ars. Joux McDoxosn.”* ‘This note was presented before the proper tri- bunal for probate, and a suit has been brought for the recovery of the amount, which will be con- tested. The obligation is genuine, and no etfort will be made to show that it was not made by the hand of Mr-McD. ‘The matter has been laid be- fore the Baltimore city council for such action as it may deem necessary in the premises. Seven years elapsed from the death of the testator to the joer of the claim, being three years over ue ———- — +B From Mexico.—Advices from the city of Mex- ico to the 4th inst. have been teceived. A revo- lutionary movement, headed by some of the clergy and commissioners, had been discovered at the capital, and some arrests had been made— among them General Traconis and Aquila, one of Santa Anna’s ministers. There wus someexcite- ment regarding the Spanish expedition. The British charge had delivered an ultimatum tothe government, giving nine days to return an answer. Oro Ixpraw OvTRAGES.—The Chicago Press learns that a band of 600 Sioux Indians had been com- initting depredations at South Bend, on the Min- nesota river. It is rumored that Mankato has been destroyed by fire, and that many of the in- habitants have been murdered. ‘The Indians are the same that committed the murders at Spirit Lake. There was quitea panic among the neigh- boring settlements, and the military and the farmers were in pursuit of the Indians ~~ ore. PERSONAL +... Gouverneur Morris, Esq., of New York, is at Willards’. rae ae -.-. Hon. Mike Walsh of New York, is at the Kirkwood Howe. ++.» Hon. Ellis Lewis. Chief Justice of the Su- | shea Court of Pennsylvania, is stopping at Wil- +++. Mr. Hudson, ex-railway king, has been re- red as a member of the British House of Com- mons for Sutherland. _+++eHon. Benjamin Tappan, a prominent olden time politician of Ohio. died at Steubenville on Sunday, in his 65th year. -.++ Major (. A. Henry has been nominated for Congress by the Americans of the Sth district of Tennessee, vice Zollicoffer, late member. +-.. Mrs. H. B. Stowe, it is said. is prepari for the press a work on the poorer phe ia ee rope; a sort of Uncle Tom in white society. wean * ong Clon a modern Benedick the other day, uces remarkable revolutions. Here am 1, for instance, in ten short months changed from a sighing lover to a loving sire.”” .*t:+ Hon. Wm. D. Bishop of Connecticut, and ©. K- Garrison, Esq , ex-Mayor of San Francisco, and Hon John A. Seari ag. member elect from a ork. are in town, and are stopping at Wil- Sa ---- Ex-Gov._ Wm. Medill of Ohio. recently ap- pointed First Comptroller of the ‘Treasury. ar- rived to-day. and is stopping at Brown's Hotel. Rev W. McLane of Brooklyn. N. ¥ » Lieut. G H_ Hare, US. Navy, and his lady. ‘are also at Brown's --+. Rev. J.G. Morris, D_D.. of Baltimore, who gave the interesting Natural Hist lectures last winter at the Smithsonian Institute, has this week been delivering lectures on the Alps, in the Lu- theran church at Harper’s Ferry. ---- The New York Mirror says that the matii- mony epidemic ix again fatally raginy in that city, sparing neither age, sex. nor condition. During the past week several of the fairest flow- ers were expected to go the way of all flesh. -. Hume, the distinguished spiritual medi- um. who bas recently been raising spirits in the resence of the Emperor Napoleon, is in § ring- id, Mass.,ona visit. He will returnto rance shortly, where his services are in great request among the savans. ---. Mrs. Bloomer, of Turkish costume celeb- rity, is now living at Council Bluffs, lowa. We notice that sbe is still advocating the rights of woman to doand undo—dress and undress as she leases. She is out with a puff for ts. Patten, the female sea captain. - ---- A longer flux of tears than is here recorded has seldom taken place. At the close ofa police case. it is said— “Mr. Ingham completely exhonerated the pawnbroker from blame, and remanded the pris- oner, who cried bitterly for a week”? Mr. Lowe, who was severely beaten by a uring the election at Liddermiuster, is the Vice President of the Board of Trade, and the same gentleman who visited the United States last year. He was a candidate at the election for Parliament, and was chosen by a large majority. -..- A Loudon correspondent intimates that the diplomatic laurels won by Lord Palmerston are really won by his charming Viscountess. It would seem that no British Ulysses is able to Te- vist the captivating smile of this diplomatic Ca. lypso, except only the incorruptible Roebuck ---- The upper branch of the New York Legis- lature was obihged to adjourn on Friday night, in consequence of some scamp having strewn, the floor with Cayenne pepper. As soon as the Sehate had fairly got to work, an intense excitement was created. " The infinitesimal particles of the fiery substance entered the aes! organs, eyes and mouths of the ae pages, and the auditory, causing repeated, numeious an . inues explosions of * a-tee-chee.”? padre oetses ----Selence receives man recruits from the nee Scientific School Ne Cambridge. The following appointment institution sre notionn Of ,Sfaduates from that be Professor of the Naty Normal School, Albany, N.Y ruthers Kerr. Professor of Chenaistre College, N.C; L. R. Fiske, Profesor ot Coen istry in the Agricultura! College at Lansing Mich. ; and Dr Isaac D. Fisher 12 be Chemist of Dunneil’s Print W wtucket RY vee Edward F. B. Orton. to a euces in the State Seley, lay Ca- K neve now ice a, ANsas.—There now lies y of the banks in onr city of Worst Port in on ceeding three thousand lected for the relief of Kansas deposit for months. There it sti pended probably, when sedition ester dollars, which w: Ith: I ‘as col- as been ny lies—to sins again uprears i or when an election shall require t leans - cation of a ready fund of corruption. And abhee, although this large sum is remain ing unex. pended, the Le: ature of Massachusetts Is cullod upon to appropriate from a bankrupt Treasury One Handred Thousand Doliars—tor the relief cz Kansas '!— Worcester Bay State. id Sa ea A Pact —A young lady in Brooklyn, N.Y. has recently had her leg amputated. midway be: tween the hip and knee in consequence of a wound caused by a broken hoop. @ae ‘was of steel and in some unaccounts be manner a netrated to the boxe, "Phe word uned, aunpusation ‘was thus made necessa: We have the tery from a young lady who ae Files oo the now crippled for life victim of fash- Herald, a vouch for its authenticity.— Winstead ‘The Masonic fraternity in Nashua, ‘ng great preparations to celebrate the 24th of June. Lodges, Cl ei ee from Massachusetts and * bee invit. a from New York, forty pieces, have been eng my’ bool dar a ree will be spared to make it the tir that the Ms ie Prni as had in New Hampshire. Brsteraity ever Crenicat Potitictans tx F; respondent of the London ‘Timex calls atientieg Mes €3 te ar ad number of clergymen who, st thee cent elections, made their appearance as hustings orators, advocating the success of particular can. didates. He gives x list of some of them and poe Tyat the evil Is a growing one in England Nationa Horet- otel, are informed, is being _ oughand effectual manner for r¢ in acommunication tethe Iintelbdg cer, that very littloisrequired to it forever beyond the oneibility of danger gages such as those which have proved so deleterious. It recommends taking upall the cellarand kitchen floors, first being prepared with dogs and sticks to kill the rats which may be found secreted ander them; after which the space between the joists to be filled with earth and rammed, and muriatic acid and salt used as a famigator, &c. We highly approve of the hotel being thorough- ly cleansed and purified ; after which, if kept so, we guarantee the healthfulness of the loca- tion. The difficulty existing there has long been ‘understood; ancient carelessness and neglect have caused all the distress; which Proper at- tention and common sense would have obviated. If the hotel had been erected without cellars, the usual receptacles for filth, sickness would not have been engendered from noxious vapors. No argument will avail to convince the public that any other cause than that of filth created the difficulty. If travelers, on entering a hotel, perceive offensive and disagreeab‘e odors, they may consider it as a warning not to tarry there ; hotel keepers will then find that it is to their interest to keep their houses clean and pure. Disagreeable odors are often unjustly attrib- uted to coal gas, and thus injurious and more deleterious gases remain unnoticed. The odor of coal gas is useful as a warning that pipes leak or jets are not closed, which, if permitted to coutinue, would fill the rooms and cause ex- plosion if fire should be brought in contact. Gas pipes can be kept in order by good work- men, and no odor will escape except by care- lessness; therefore, when an hotel is habitually offensive from gas, it may be suspected that it is intentionally made so to hide the effluvium ing from filth. If the above suggestions are attended to by travelers, they will have pure and agreeable air, wholesome food, and the comfort to which they are entitled. It is to the traveling public we may attribute, in ameasure, the carelessness and inattention of hotel keep- ersie They should only patronise such as are cleanly in all their arrangements, particularly the kitchen; and where their comforts are prop- erly cared for by the domestics. Theeomfortsof an hotel greatly depend on the host being a thorough man, who understands his business, and will see that proper attention is received by the patrons of his house. Should he be in- experienced in knowledge of what the public expect and are entitled to, they should pass by his house and seek another. Tor Gexerat Matt AGENT ror TuE Sovts Asp West.—The Nashville, (Tenn.) Reputli- can Banner (opposition) says : “« We are pleased to learn that our cotemporary of the Union & American, Mag E. G. Eastman, has been appointed General Mail Agent for the South and West. This is a new office, created by the present Postmaster General, and its duties, as we understand, are principally to examine and superintend the various mail routes. and see that they are ar:anged so as to most fully accommo- date the people. Maj. Eastman is abundantly competent to the duties of the office, and can add much to the efficiency of the service by a thorough overhauling of the mail routes and connections. We learn also that Col. Barclay Martin of nessee, suceeeds Dr. Wm. Murphy as special mail agent forthe West. Mr. George M. Bright takes Col. Martin’s place as agent for Kentucky and Tennessee.’ Major Eastman is an eleve of the old Tele- graph printing office in this city. From one of its composing stands he went to Tennessee, and came back to Washington asa clerk in the office of the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury, rising to become its Chief Clerk, and making a most efficient and deservedly popular one. He re- signed that situation at the close of the Polk Administration, and, returning to Tennessee, became the editor of the Nashville Union, and is now one of the most influential public men in the State, as well as one of its most useful citizens. His high characteris the result of his own exertions and merits. His many friends here rejoice at his suceess in life, and to them nothing is more gratifying than to find, as they do, that the opposition press of Tennessee unani- mousty join the press of his own party in award- ing praise to the Postmaster General for con- ferring on Major E. the honorable and respon- sible position that gentleman now fills. Warerrxe rug Devin aRounD the Stump.— The English—those conscientious haters of sla- very, it will be recollected—are the carriers of the Coolies to the Chincha islands, the West Indies and wherever they may be sold into Practical slavery to an advantage. The value of their anti-slavery professions is aptly illus- trated indeed in the fucts stated in the follow- ing brief extract from a letter in the Journal of Commerce, setting forth the condition of the Coolies in Cuba, brought there in English ships, so crowded and so maltreated on the Passage, as that asmany (in proportion) die, as of negro slaves on the “middle passage” in African slavers : ‘In conversing a few days since, with a gen- tleman we. has spent some months in Cuba, where heThas a brother who is an engineer on a large plantation, the following remarks were made : _‘* They work about S00 slaves on their planta- tion,—about two-thirds negroes, and one-third coolies; but the latter are a rset. One negro will do as much work as two coolies. The latter are feeble and soon broke down. They have to keep a man constantly belind them, with a whip to keep them awake. They fall asleep at their work, standing up, er anyhow. Generally they are worked about eighteen hours out of twenty- four. The coolies can’: stand it: they arealways sleepy. A health ro stands it tt) & I never heard of aay ona ett: Their liberty after their time is out. Per here may be some; but they don’t y live so long. They die off in two or three years ;—and they are not good for much at any time ni? : Kansas —This morning’s mail brought us the following letter which we commend to the consideration of our brethren of the Southern pyess. We realize the soundness of its advice to the Southern press—the pressing necessity for their exertions at this time in the cause to which the writer would rally them : Wincuester, Va., April 22, 1457, To the Editor of the Star: Ps 9 I desire to sy) Ts to yon my obligations, asa Southern man, for the decided and manly ground the Star has taken in its behalf in the atfairs of Kansas. As far as my observation has extended yours is one of the few papers which have raised their voices in condemnation of the treachery and duplicity whieh has marked the conduct of the late imbecile Executive of the ‘Territory ; or in vindication of those of its citizens whose de- Tense of eke Southern cause has exposed them to his wit, ration and calumny. he his Kansas question is one that rises in impor- ‘lance to the South infinitely above and beyond [any other that a tion ; Attracts from ; notice. Its energies are wasted upon. pet! uab- pies of minor concern, which, consparead with Ss, sink intoabsolute insignificance ; and which af they must have atiention, would lose one of the little interest the Possess by bei: ed she sy te day. ‘This, on the contrary, if it is to we their atfention » Should receive it at 3 destiny of Kai Will be settled, one wi: Pd another, withie rons next six months ; and if it isto be the yrasp of the abolitionists, moun —— stimulated to renewed exertions by the encour. agement derived from Geary’s conduct. It ena only be done by prompt, united and Vigorous ef. forts. The South would do well to profit } the exam of its adversaries, who, w the fead- eiship of the Blaek Republican press, are strain ing every nerve for the contest, and all om os and colts inst us. ‘The press, t) i eaenecs. the latuers of the fee States a @ prea, | forward to seize the prize; while ours are either slumbering at their posts in drowsy foryet- fulness of the i of the issue at stake, or, what is still worse, often giving aid and comfort to the enemy by contributing to the circulation of their calumnies against the very men who are figLting our battles on tne xoil of Kansas. 1 could name q dozen Southern papers, and ing to carry the questi ieahd, toon ‘an reputation, which have actually time ‘and space to the propagation Ts upon pro-slavery men have ever Sperone to for which these gal ly contending. Ey the publication of this note. call from your own pen, may arousing these drowsy sent! aap cet which threatens ie] only be escaped, if itis now too\ 4 by faibadiate, determined cient action.~ Souts Tue Strancers.—The recent exodus from this city, of strangers attracted hither by the induction ‘of the new Administration, has not dasted long, for the places of those who left us appear already to be filled with others. The hotels of Washington are again crowded—few of their guests being office-seekers, however. There are more Navy and Army officers now here than we ever before saw in the Federal metropolis. The former come on business con- nected with the three Courts of Inquiry at this time in session among us—being members thereof, witnesses summoned to testify before them, or parties to the eases which they were created to dispose of. We have never known so many pleasure-seeking visitors in this city as now, during a recess; among them being a large number of fashionable ladies. There are many noted men, too, from all sections of the ceuntry, interested in various industrial enter- prises to which the Government is directly or indirectly a party. Concisety Statep.—The Washington cor- respondent of the Courier and Enquirer in the following brief paragraph thus explains the state of the question with reference to the con- struction of the Tehuantepec road under what is called the Sloo grant: ‘<The statements that the Tehuantepec route is completed, must be taken with oom grains of salt. ‘There was a contract for a plank road, which is theoretically executed. ‘This 1s a poetic license, as not a plank has been laid, but a practical high-way has been opened, over which a buggy laden with Mr. Pickett, the Consul, has triumphantly passed. ‘The govern- ment is willing to accept this or any other excuse for continuing the privileges of the contract, that bein; judged necessary to the mainten of fa- worielo relations with the United State We have every reason to believe that this writer is correct in what he here says, except with reference to the acceptance of the work by the Mexican Government. We doubt the cor- rectness of the rumor that Comonfort’s govern- ment has accepted the work as having been completed according to the terms of the Sloo charter or grant. Tue Navat Courts or Ixquiry.—The fol- lowing gentlemen have been examined before Court No.1 since our last issue, all of them having been called by Master McLaughlin. Viz: Lieuts. Jno. Upshur, Thos. M. Crossan, Geo. H. Hare, and G. P. Welsh, and Capt. A. A. Harwood, of the Navy, and also Mr. R. M.- Magraw. More witnesses are yet to be exam- ined in Mr, MeLaughlin’s ease. The case of Lt. Chandler is still before Court ‘on road over the No. 2. This morning Capt. Cunningham’s ex- | amination wascontinued, and documentary evi- dence from the Department's files was also read on behalf of the Government. Court No. 3 transacted no business to-day, owing to the absence of the requisite witnesses in Lt. Baldwin's case, and his counsel, who has not yet arrived in Washington. Tue Cotonization Soctety.—We need not say that this is one of the best institutions in the country, well deserving the patronage of all philanthropists. How shall wehelpit? The friends of President Buchanan, headed by Gen. Pierce, have opened a subscription for the So- ciety, which, as soon as it reaches $1,000, will entitle Mr. Buchanan to a certificate of honor as a life Director of the Society. Gen. Pieree sent for Dr. Danforth on retiring from office, gave him acheck for $100 towards the object, commended the Society, and bid him God speed in his efforts for the cause. When the expedi- tion sails in May,.it should be well furnished. Let none of the free colored that desire to go to Liberia be detained for the want of funds. We will put into the treasury of the Society any monies entrusted to us by citizens of the Dis- trict, or citizens abroad. Post Orrice Department. —Post Office dis- continued.—Ringgold, Platte county, Mo.; Tal- lahoma, Jasper county, Miss.; Midview, Henry county, Ky.; Grass Land, Harrison county, Va. Sites and Names of Post Offices changed. — Bluff Springs, Johnson county, Mo., to Kings- ville; Rich Hill, Spartansburg District, S. C., to Batesville. Post Offices established.—Tuggles Gap, Pat- rick county, Va., J. H. DeHart, Postmaster ; Sweet Springs, Newbery District, 8. C., John C. Hill, Postmaster. Apporntep.—The Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Dr. Phillip Merkle, Examiner of Drugs, &c., at New York, view M. @. Bailey, re- moved. The President has appointed Jason M. Ter- bell, Collector of the Port of Sag Harbor, New York, vice Samuel Gardiner, (commission ex- pired.) A Bintn Day.—President Buchanan is sixty- six years old to-day, and at no time within the past fifteen or twenty years has he seemed to us to have been more vigorous, physically and mentally, than now, notwithstanding the hereu- lean labors he undergoes. Tae Sreausmip Niagara probably went to sea yesterday afternoon. At3p. m. she was to have dropped down the bay, where, if the wind continues unfavorable, as for the two pre- vious days, she will be compelled to anchor temporarily. PostponeMENT.—The Secretary of the Treas- ury has postponed the time for receiving offers of sites for the new Custom House at Perth Am- boy until the 1@th of May, and changed the limit of site to ninety-nine by one hundred feet. Aw ArpointweNt.—Edwin May has been ap- pointed by the Secretary of the Treasury Su- perintendent of Construction fur the new Post Office and United States Custom House at In- dianapolis, Indiana An Actina Seckerany or tHe Treasury. Philip Clayton, Esq., Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, has been appointed by the President Acting Secretary, in the temporary absence of Mr. Secretary Cobb from this city. Tar Hon. Howeur Coss, Secretary of the Treasury, left Washingzton this morning, for his residence, in Georgia, whither he has been called by the illness of « member of his family. Tas Ivptans or Sovr#ern Uran.—Advices yfrom the agency of these Indians represent them, at very latest acccunts, as being quiet, contented and giving no trouble to the whites. Nor Removep.—Dr. Kobert McMillan has not been removed from the position of Resident Physician at the San Francisco (Cal.) Marine Hospital, as alleged in the newspapers. Taz Current Operations oF THE TREA- sury Departuent.—On ‘yesterday, April 22d, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Departme:nt— For the Treasui For the Interior For Customs. GG The ‘anal Commisstoners have officially announced that the New York Canals will be opened on thy 6th May, GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. ews; Esq. “fn our the Colettor tothe ated the new office ters, Esq., corner of High street and the canal. ice esterday we should have lc- th the warehouse of G. Wa- It is no arumor, but a fixed fact, that our highly respected and venerable fellow-citizen, oem, Bou; ‘hty, returned to his Susie. our city feom Rigwte evening, bringing his bride wi Spine. igs ex. cra fea worthy old soul, and a firm believer in the Bible doctrine that it {6 not géod that man should ‘be alone. His bride was formerly Mrs. Mary A. of Baltimore. ian beuge cne merece ae it peed feryeege ann = gs at I2o'clock. These ome of to-morrow, Frida: sugers have been Selected by careful and compe- tent jndges of the article and are of excellent lity. Oar enter ising fellow-citizen, Mr. Vander- werken, of the Union Line, has now in course of construction a splendid four-horse Omnibus, which he has built forthe special accommodation of excursion and pleasure parties during the sum- mer months. We understand that the schooner J.R pores) which went ashore near Point Lookout, (notic in the Star of yesterday,) is nearly high and dry, and that most if not all of her cargo will have to be taken out of her before she can be gotten off. Arrived since our last, schooner Swift. map aise Philadelphia, to Bogue & O°Neal; schr Elite, Collier, timore, to Joseph Libbey & Son. No change in the flour or grain markets since our teport of yesterday. Fish also continue very seazce and prices high. SeecTaror. ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS. Correspondence of The Star. ALEXanpRta, April 23, 1857. The tide this morning wasas much higher than usual as it has lately been lower. Early in the morning the water extended a considerable dis- tance into the foot of King st. The schooner Emily Ann, Captain Hooper, ar- rived yesterday evening from Philadelphia, bring- ing a fine new nyer carand trucks for the Alexandria and Orange Railroad, and a load of red and white ash coal for Dickson, Gordon & Co., Georgetown. The schr. H. E. Lewis, Capt. Caroon, from Plymouth, } is unloading a cargo of cypress shingles to-day, for Smoot & Ubler. ‘The supply of fish still continues light, as might be expected from the recent bad weather. The prices to-day have ranged—shad #12a$14 per hun- dred, herring $9a$10 per thousand. ‘The only arrivals on the canal within the last thirty-six hours were three empty boats, two for fish and one for groeeries. The canal boat J. F. Wheatley is expected to depart this evening for Harper’s Ferry, with 200 boxes muskets from the Washington Arsenal for the U. 8. Armory at the former place, and a lot of groceries from Flemming & Douglass for Charles- town, Va. Gov. Wise left here for Richmond yesterday morning. He had stopped the night previous at Newton’s Hotel, and was called on by many of the citizens. The Editor of the Gazette smacked iis lips this morning over a dixh of fine strawberries presented him yesterday by Mr. Jobn Slater of the Northern suburbs. The only transactions at the Cor Exchange this morning were a few small sales of Wheat, fair to good white, at $1.50. ‘The City Market was moderately well supplied ! with edibles this morning. Q. eee [>> The General Theatrieat Fund Celebration, in London, came off on the 6th. Two hundred gentlemen sat down to dinner,—among whom we notice the names of Charles Dickens, Mark Lemon, and Mr. Buckstone. In the course of a speech from the last mentioned, Her Majesty, the Queen, was eulogized for her liberal patronage of the dramatic art, in public and private. The author of Oliver Twist was also complimented in this handsome style : ‘Foremost among those gentlemen who by their presence gave encourageiment to these an- nual festivals was their best and most faithfal trustee, Mr. Charles Dickens, who made any dwelling honored by his presence anything but a Bieak House. He was afraid that Mr. Diekens would have been away electioneering or contest- | ing the representation of Middlesex that day, as he was sure to be put at the head of the poll by any constituency in the kingdom that he might canvass. The chairman nomena “The health of Mr. Charles Dickon:,"© whose name had be- come a‘ Household Word.’’ ickens responded in his usual happy manner : He been rather startled by Mr. Buck- one’s allusion to the rep ‘ntation of Middle- sex, amd assuced those present that his ways of life and means of usefulness, such as they were. had been long chosen, and that he never iittended to canvass apy ‘sex’? except that by which the assembly was graced and that other sex seated at, the tables.’? Was Mus. CunxincHam Srriveep ?—This mooted question is settled by Dr. G. F. Wood- waid, who says that he examined Eckel and Saod sin asmall room, in the presence of a Liceiman; they were ened examined Mrs. Cunningham in the room in the third story, known as Eckel’s room; directed the policeman to stand inside the dooras a witness; a lady whom 1 did not know was in the room and she remained; deputy John Connery was present; do not know why nor at whose order he was present; examined her person at his ephaceceed request that it should be done thoroughly; examined first the upper part of her person, and then the lower, the portion not under examiuation remaining uncovered; after he expressed himself satisfied she voluntarily took off her shoes and stockings; she said she wished it done thoroughly, ‘for, she, “‘ God knows I wish to do everything in my power to further the development of this murder.’’ {> A bill is before the Massachusetts Legisla- ture to allow the taking and receiving of 12 per cent. interest on all notes, &c., having not over twelve months to run. => NOTICE.—A SPECIAL MEETING OF the Filth Ward Demecratic Association wii) be held at Casparis’s Hotel, THIS (Thursday) EVE- NING, at 8 o'clock. Punctual attendance is re- quested. E. BARRY, President. it THE GEORGETOWN CITY GUARDS will meet at their Armory, Forrest Hall, on IDA Y, at 744 o'clock p.m. By rder of the | ap 23--2t COMMANDANT. ATTENTION, WASHINGTON HiGH- (1S RANDERS Novato hereby notified to at- tend a meeting of your sompany to be held at the Armory THIS(Tharsday) EVENING. the 23d inst., at 8o’clock, for the transaction of business of im- portance to the interests of the Company. A full and punctual attendance 1s requested. ~ By order of Jxo. Watt, Captain. 1t* . NO. McKAY, 0.8. = PRESIDEN'I’S MOUNTED GUARD, ATTENTION.—You are hereby ordered to meet at your Armory, on MONDAY, April 27th, 1857, at iZorelock, in full uniform, with arms, trap- By seo in complete ome for Target . 108. honorary members of the com ‘are partiou- lary requcsted to meet at the how time and place, to take part in the ceremony o| 3 order of Capt. Jos. Pecx : ae H. HAYWARD, Ap 23-3t* First Se geant, HO, FOR THE UGLIES.—THE UGLY CLUB will give their THIRD GRAND SSEMBLY at Opp Fettows’ Hatt, Navy Yard, on. May ‘7th, 1857. ‘Tickets FIFTY CENTS. By order of the iokets PLP RY CENTS Puta te ap 23-May1,2,4,5,6,7* ACADEMY OF MUSIC, corner Eleventh UF street and Pennsylvania avenue—Mr. F. N-Crovcn’s Historical and Bi phical Sketches on the Science and Progress of Music will be con- pe us (Thursday) EVENING, April 22d, at 8 o’clock, Grand Ti Piano Forte, Violin, and Violoncello; Mendelssoin,—Niad'ile Deboye, Ar. Beukert, and pean Duo sano and Violin; DeBeriot,—Mad'lle . Beukert. Piano Forte kindly loaned on this occasion by John F. Ellis, 396 Pa. avenue. it F : | E-ICE to 3,000 tons of the val of |Gir cars eit! 30 Wi NS!!! of ow AUGHLIN. between 8th ~tyle, x ALL Ava G9uP & com” ei Drearrment, March 12, 1857. Ist day of June next, uniess the sum of $1,500,900 shall be previously ob- tained. and will pay, im addition to the interest ac. erued from the date of the inst semi-annual dividend of interest thereon, together with one day's add: tional interest for the money to reach the vender, the following rates of premium on said stocks: For the stock of 1842, ® premium of © per cant. For the stook of 1947.and 1842, @ premium of 16 per cent.; and for the stock of 1858, commonly enlled Texas Indemnity $ » 8 premium of 6 pet cout. Certificates of stock transmitted to the depart: ments, under this notice, must be assigned to the United States, by the party duly entitied to receive Payment for the stocks so assigned and transmit. ted will be made by drafts on the Assistant Treas. rers at Boston, New York, of Philadelphia, at the option of the parties entitled to receive the money, which should be expressed in the letters aecompn- nying the certificates. HOWELL COBB, mar 13<itistJune Secretary of the Treasury ERGUSON, 496 7th st, Q ashi bs to ROBT. WRIGHT, Patterson on ap 23-2m imore. SEW YORKILEDGER FOR 2D MAY, CON- Ns ee ccna S = ife’ sketohen lo. 20,” Mrs. Southwarth's Correspon- ss : ‘eterson, &c. GUSON, a ORTH CAROLINA GIRDERS sehr A. 12 halance of { assorted sizes of FRA- MING SCAN TLAING to yard, Water street, AYARD TAYLOR'S TRAVELS, 5 volumes, E ‘various sizes: 12 by 10; 10 he make tscoleioms ae ae S@ feet long; v for sale at the subseri ‘s NCIS WHEATLEY. it Europe, Califorma, Biaicrm ohonommpnaing Reige.caug China, and Japan, price The American Poulterer’s Companion, » new edi- t red i ‘ed, by C.N. Bemet; $1.25. ‘Sust published, nd for salent fe a 7 TAYLOR & MAU CoARUSI’S SALOON. SS a MADAME DYANGRI respectfully announce ME. GASZYNSKI HAS THE HONOR “TO | her friends and the public, that she has mn announce to the ladies gentlemen of ments to give one CONCERT on SATUR Me GERARD MAE. FESTIVAL, wil’ tats APA Cie MATHILDA DANGRI . + wil , le | 5 5 pain ee Tassren cane E ‘stroot. be: | Mr- THOMAS, Wali Y at Nek Hatt, “ Peoensthant ish sitectss of FRIDAY EV ING, May ist, at 7 0° Bickets of ailmission, TWO DOLLARS—admt- y. viet. Mc. SCHREIBER. Solo Trumpeter, Six: ABELLA, Paiste nu hout Programme.—!. Violin Sole, Mr. Thomas: 2. Ano. pa pane moaisigt ea oink Robert ta. Jiabie a Cavatina, "Barer A SABP Te all who wish to have there | Ara, Tay dt, Mian ri: 6. Ductt, Ln Ronts; OOKS BOUND in fine durable Mme. and Mite D’Angri; 7. Violin Solo, Mr. Pion pyle will do well to call at No. 38 as; 2 The Cotingeot My Mother, M"lle Mathilde: « ennsylvanin avenue, south side, be- Aria, Betloy, Mme. D’Angri; 1@, Solo, Mr. Sebnebe, freon Peon eh CASaa wee a! Couductor. . Sug. ABRLLA.» 1 a * s and ee ——, MENTAL BOOK BINDING is cxecuted at the Doors open at 74: canerrt to commence Bt 8 0, notice, and the mont reasonable terms, | ‘Tickets FIFTY CENTS; Reserved seats, hifty bow JONES, Book Binde Spats gxtra, (ents can, be secured on and ‘after ‘Ap 23-3t* 0. 333 Pa. bet. 434 and 6t ‘Thursday, 234 Apel, at the Music § of Messrs, ree Tucker. $1.25 ary kaed interes SALO01 ARUST'S a 1) tic Lifesby Richard Rush. | CARN Recount of the racien eney of the wenther, will take piace on FRID\\, The Americins in Japan, by Robert Tomes. $1.25. | April 2th, 1057. qgincaulay’s Biographical and Historical Sketches. sekots oan wo bed of Mr. } Retee Crockweil, cts. t 5 - Mine Dass.of My Life, by the author of Margaret | “ap zea Nour : jaitiand. 3. e = Isabel; the Young Wife and the Old Love. 75 cts. 0.0.F. wat OA Wells. ‘Tue GRAND CONCERTand BALL of HAR- apse net Eeneraliy knoe ty Ue welt gi MOY LODGE, No. 1. O76. Fe * cane a ul vol BUTTER! BUTTER! BUTTER!!! M day om Bcouunt of The tndiamere ye ot weathe: wi ie on IT have this day received direct fromthe Dair.c3; 9 "RSDA EVE ING. | 23d, at Oop F ges of New Goshen and 120 ibs.of PEAN. | LHURSDAY EVENING, Apri othe aa ae ot New 5 3 YLVANIA ROLL BUTTER, selected for my own sales, at No. 5ajand 59 Centre Market, and No. 12 Western Market in this city. 3 I wish it to be distinetly understod® that J cire sixteen ounces to the pound, and do not deceive the chaser im the least Pup z-cos J. N. FEARSON. ‘The particulars of which has been given in former advertisement. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admittinz a gentieman and ladies. Ap 21-3 a LOST AND FOUND. _ ete en ag om seege ul ry recov vi progert for advertisement.” Apply to No. bn Tatil strect. a NEGRO WOMAN AND TWO CHILD- REN FOR SALE.—With a view of obtaining «i master within the District of Columbia, the owner will di8pose of the ve property for much less than its real value. 1 is 25 years of | (1AME TO MY PREMISES ON THE 12th in- age,an excellent eamatroaa, rood ainin cook, and pA a3 red Dod — popes cow, bed been recustome to washin ironing. The years in Wi order, and ages of the Children are i and 6 years. dry. The owner is requested to comme and ‘o any one who may desire to purchase for their own use, the terms, no doubt, will be satin! 5 For further particalars inquire of J. T. MOR TI. MER, No. 417 Penn. avenue. ap 23-eoR HAWLS, SHAW. Ss i 8c. Prove property, pay Sere and take ber aw: NO. B. McFARLAND, _ap 3-St* Nith street east. Navy Vent Hi) OST OR STOLEN -From the beck of a horse 4 which escaped from its owner on Mond vy even- jug last,2 SPANISH SADDLE, with black pxtent leather sent. stiched with yellow, sides light, c on»! erably soiled, girt) blue. On lenving the Madd'r the Cigar Store of Mr. GEO. W. COCARAN 7th street, Washington, a suitable :eward « given. aps WANTS, & respec A SITUATION _ WANTED By ing Woman, to Cook, ‘ash, and tron aeull fantly. "The best of references given. Inq Ls, - cau a vo R hed waeatices bly me ust received & very attractive si ofr Spring Shawls and Scarfs Plain and embroidered White Crape Shawls Rich and beautiful Black Silk MANTILLAS, di- rect from the importa ‘sat very low prices 10 pieces figured and corded Marseilles for Ladies Basques and Children’s Cloaks, with Fringes and Biaids to match 1,5% yards more Spring Dress Silks from 50 cents up, which are very decided bargains be are rich glossy plain Black Silks. for ladies and children, Gipsy, Par- neila, and_other styles, Embromlories, Sets, Coliars, Sleeves, Skirts, Caps, Handkerchiefs, &c.: Laces, Valenciennes, Points.Chantilly,and others. Ribbons the atest styles and choicest colors. Fine Flow- ers, Ruches, Straw and Silk Trimmings, fresh Per- ome Soaps, Touet Waters,Combs, Brushes, &c., c. All of the above articles being very new and very choice, the attention of the ladies is particularly and tfully solicited. venue, between 12th and 13th streets. to pa ed Perea SE a Bh he | at No. 83, Corner of 6th and I street. it AD eo 533 7th st. 3d door nor h Pa. av. _ SITUATION WAN TE DB a ig e ADAME DELARUE Us INE young Woman, erther as Chane: |, Nurse, N apes (ae Se Ba Rite QEENED or to assist im Washing and Troning. Has postiec SUMMER GOUDS, consisting principally Hers! einin Sewing, or to travel. Adfress Box chiled Zophyraya Nor ert varsety of Stay, ANTE ; ; Zephyrs, ja very ¢ y of Straw, JANTED—A good telligent CHAMBER- wed W MAID. She deapeten: aust be elm im the disposed to dining -room as Waiter, have good ences. A white woman, Apply at 35 I street, beoween 15h and 16th. i* ANTED.- there are no sma! WASHER, nnd iced. One from at No, 664 6th —— rc V ‘A clean, respectable GIR L, from (3 tol7 years of age. can hear of comfortalie place by applying at the Greenhouses on 5 botween K and 1, near New York avenue. ANTED.—A DWELLING HOUSE, b tween 7th and 18th, Penn. avenue and I streets, RAND EXHIBITION MAY FESTIVAL BALL. G 4 INDE . | with6 Rooms and a back building, at a rew! woes Nig MUNRER secs regvesialy se | si ga pat cae hase Ss generally of Washington, Geo etowyy Alex north. hat his F LL NTED. 1. Ba ot G ING, May Ist, Inst) atthe WaAdTED Ma>,as Pater or Gixzier, and make hims -'f useful, ¥ ‘ ar te Waskixorox AssruBLy Rooms,on Loumisna ave-| Bar inn Hotel or Kestaurint, Good sel nue, S. ven. SI >. He has neither time, labor, nor patience to roe Ae ee Roe Wi, Shae oe. render t! Exhibition one of the most su; enter- AN —A good COOK, WASHER, tainments that has ever been offered to a Wash - IRONER for a family of three persons. Goud ton public. One of the most beautiful features of the programme for the evening, is the dirmnutive size of the children that will upon this occosion participate wages will be given. None need apply untes: ee Apply at No. 425 D street, bet and 2d. ap fully st in some Of the most complicated dances, executed Tc ToT insuch a style as is ecilon at ever, wituossed on or E PLOYMENT WANTED—By a YOUNG off of the stage. AN ass Bookkeeper, Clerk, or ina caprests Prof. M. having established the flattering reputa- were. be could make himself wscful and obian 8 tion of being the best teacher that has ever located ring. illing to work very bard. 1 oh in this eity, hopes to confirm thet opinion in the | the best of reference, Address W. F., minds of 0 ee. City a ae: e public by offering the following PROGRAMME. 1. College Hornpipe. 2. ca ¥ uca ... Washing ina smal 3. In Smolenski Apply to F. LAK. 4. El Bolero. . ie create. 6. Ei Jeleo de Je: " WARTED—A GERMAN GIRL to do geuerl 7. Seoteh Danos..... . Hon: - Call at 451 Missouri aveuue. '* 8. La Manola, (as ted French | tween 6th and 7th street, south side, or SI Loouiiaue danseuse Soto) & Miss6 yearsold. | avenue, between 6th and 7th streets north sic 9. Styrian aus cewen by 2 Masters and 4 Misses. st * Pas to Trove by ae etn eee ANTED—A PURCHASER for the GOOD- 11. Pas Styrian, by 3 Masters and 3 Misses, from 6 to WILL, OF FICK, &c., of a WOOD-) AKD. 9 years old. 12. The American Flag, Dance, by 16 Masters and 16 Misses, composed by Pro! under preteens for this occasion, which is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful dances ever witness- ed, introducing our soul-stirring national airs. 13, Grand Shaw! Dance, by 26 Misses, in which is in- troduced the Coronation of the Queen of May, the grand march and ascension upon the throne, final tablea: No better stand im the city, and rent Apply to F. T. WILSON, iath street, between street and New York avenie. ap is-lw REWERY MEN WANTED.—Three coo! B BREWERY HANDS, to whom regular and good wages will he by Paice to GEO. § ry cheap. wven, can find ‘TOREY, Manager t os. Davison, at the Washington Brewery, Wn» ton, D.C. 14. Fireman's Horn » Which introduces every - V JANTED.—A WET NDRSE, yithout a etd. thing executed by a fireman while attending a A colored woman preferred.’ The best rejer- fire, and is one of the most complicated dances | ences required. Apply to Dr. THOS. MILLER, in the profession. This dance was introduced | F, between 13th and [4th streets. ap 15+ by Prof. M. four years ago at his first May Ball, and he only repeats it upen this occasion by many urgent requests. After the exhibition the floor will be cleared for the accommodation of the whole company. . Mr. Grorc® ARTH’s Brass and String Band is en- gaged for the occasion, and will introduce a very choice collection of new music. i, To THe Lapigs.—As Prof. Munder has long since abandoned the habit of sending written invitations, TO RENT.—A FURNISH a parlor and d stance of the Dep: ments. Address a note to Box No, 2), Star O:hee, stating location (street and number) and terms. =e. TAD “ 3 2 CE (owing to the want of time at this season of the ie cash 1OOD'S SILY ear) he cordially invites al! his former patrons and y : cUF. 4 Aonaceed their friends, aeouring them that it will be kept MARE MANUFACTORY, 38 Penn. avenue atrictly select by placing a responsible person at the | Niuth street, c = : oor. — ——— - P. S.—Should it happen to rain on the Ist, the Bal! will be postponed unt Monday, the 4th. Sap2s-td BOARDING. = ~ ~ RS. REILY, No. 555 New Jersey av INE, PORTE MONNatES, CABAS, CUT-| MS) ..ai itis nsvet PY Pad NER F LERY, PERFUMERY, &ec., at H. 3. Mc- bEASAD O LAUGHLIN EOS. apt | which she would be pleased to Rea te rmAne BE = a: Rs. TES. AT HER BOAR DING- M ot ou the southeast corner of * Avenue an . bas je arranger accommodate a =p eet strangers with } it the day, and Lodgings. transient Boarders. TABLE BOAR accominodated. T°, HIRENA very likely SERVANT BOY of lect color and Kind disposition, who bas teen amily, accustom oO house work andthe care of children. Enquire at this office, cia Tre SS __ Bp 22-3t* OR SALF.—A fine Young three minute TROT. TING HORSE: gentle and kiedan at le or double harness. Also, a UGGY and HARNESS. Will be low—owner about leaving the city. Add: GaN,” Star office. a H J. McLAUHLIN & CO., . No. 2), between 8th and Sth streets are now in full receipt of their uew styles SPRIN GOODS, consisting of every style, clase, and finish of goods usual to be found in a first-class Fancy and Variet: segehe Phe all of which they invite a # ap CUMBERLAND COAL. Just received, a prime cargo of CUMBERLAND COAL, which will be sold low if umunediate app! ation be made to the subscribers. ASH hes 05 Water sreet, tion of the public. A FAIR is now open for the of Wes- ley Zion Church (Island) in the vestry of Trinity Church, on Fifth street, near the City Hall, between D and E streets, and will continue for three weeks. Open at four o'clock every afternoon, and a permit granted. ¥ ap 22-4t* MACHINE SEWING.—HAVING TO- day secured the services of an old and ore. rienced operator, (recently engaged in the Fair) the proprietor is now pre} to give greater neatness eX pedition to all work left at his rooms. nd tantly making up, SHIRTS, DRAWERS, BOSOMS, COLLARS, &c, which will be sold at reasonable ited to call and examine th ies and others are Rooms on D street, two doors from corner of 9th street. SHINEE ss hgjenieg SOD ADELPHIA CAKE AT PHILA- dels ae at the P. wpe 3 PHIA ICR CREAM Beer! ‘comer of I2thand F sts, ICK CREAM at $1.5) per gallon. ap 6-im* BoFEALO ‘TUCK COMBS, new pattern, and ane LAMMOND?S, 7th street. TOOTH, AND NAIL BRUSHES, at Ap 200TH AND NAIL BRON DSS: HILDRENS ROILLING HOOPS, GRACES, Caer ERDGRES ES at LAMMOND’s, PINE APPLES. choice CU NES just received. Pia oe CUB PINs unt re DRURY, 8p 23-3t__ £04 Penn. ave., 2d door east 14th street.“ 200 WE ELBARR OWS OF EVERY ‘e1Ze Ls 7 TM AUG iN is A 23. : uLN Sh ate, ding | poe od. Mek, J ah S, ap 2 No. 20 bet. 8th a1 oy tts, IN OLD PIANOS AT JOHN F. 2 Pianos at 875 each, 2 do SPRING OPENING OF is FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. vy ving taken the new , 25 each (adjoming Arny’ Confectionery,) Georgetown, will open on Saturday. April 25th,» handsome assortment SHIONABLE MILI do at $15) ench, 2 These are but little ‘nsed, sre £ Will be sold low for cash or x Bore —— . of FA! LLINERY, SCLIsS PIANO STORE, which she invites the attention of Erode ap 2- 6 Pa. av., bet. 9th and oth. mers and the indies in general. ap 22-3t REWARD.—Ran away from bis em (0 HOUSEKEEPERS, $200 7: cr an cape Hy eta the sth . aa to my Unpurgieacd stock oF OCT Bee | MGMT Wiskist. copper colored. abouts e, of mediuin height. lively and iti D 3 6 STOVES. RANGES. GAS OVERS years of iperior Bake (a very su Oven for Summer use. }, leasant in his manners, and of n taddrese Charcoal Hard Coal FURNACES, le was well clothed. and belonged to one of the J 4 > 7 jate Nathan L. . RINGER Fanees PORTAGLE s¢hwen | feria a egn tinny testbecrr He v= will theabove reward for his e- basen wherevex took sud safe lodgrment m4 : WA THEERATORS al ties. ty. and %h sts. Notice 1s hereby given to holders of stock of the pe Y DISPATCH, SAT- | loans of the United States, that this ru il the Literary Papers, purchase the same until the 13 - ¥ ; ; | . UBS, all siz i Washington county Jail, D. C., subject to the oid or r All of which will be sold at the lowest market plein ee ations in thin city coieh. a is solieited before purchasi: ewhere owner ir essre. C) Smuth, Attor Serer year’s ‘accounts must panively be | neys, corner of 6th street and Louisiana avenue. ee: pak before attempting to o a es Sp 2At : uM - of bi . ye dates SKIRVINGS Fo ioe eee a AND Farivar. Ser ce LuM STEAMER THOMAS COL- ectat GAS, CHANDELIERS AND BRACKETS— | Voc to MOUNT VEENOR ee We have now in store a large and varied ass ing Washi at 9a. m., and Alexandria at 9. ment of GAS CHANDELIERSAND BRACK- Boat’s fare, round trip, from Washington § ETS from the factory of Cornelius & Haker, Plila- | gang q Boat § fare, round trip, delphin. ‘The selections are made with much aare, Gousha leave’ he, Capitol att, and pase up the ** ande of the new European patterns. | ») avenue to l2th street. Fare 10 cents. - We invi a the. anti m of those Sete: se ersons wishing the Coaches will leave their resi & Thomas Parker & Co.'s store. Ces. a. TTING done in the best eye at ov tates FW STROM SON « 8p 13-ecSw between 10th nnd Uth sts. OR SALE—A GOOD WO! ht years old, sound eg ISN it |, soul entie. a- auire atte corner of 12th and M strocis. ap Q TIC -—THE AUCTION BUSINESS Arewnta ited yle AT WARL E BARNA’ ap 2-lw i. and firm ¥ by NCY NOTIONS, A M-~ Tonia Y SOMES SAAS .