Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR. |"4S#*070% News ano cossir. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY. pril 27, 1857. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer says of the mails lettings on Saturday last : “« The large hall of the General Post Office was thronged on Saturday morning with that enter- rising and energetic class of citizens known as Mail Contractors. They were generally from the States of New England and New York, and their resence on this occasion was to learn the fate of heir proposals for mail service, which have been under examination since the first of the present month. “We understand that Postmaster General Brown, after mature deliberation, and availing himself of the well-tested experience of the officers associated with him in the contract branch of his Department, wisely determined toemploy as best service which, under the terms prescri by the law, he could obtain; and in numerous eases he has added im i which were deemed in growing communities and ness. About 1,400 routes have been let tocontract. In the States referred to there were nearly 4,000 pro- posals, and upwards of 2,000 for miscellaneous routes in various States and Territories, the neces- sity for which has become apparent since the reg- ular lettings in their Laie “ore sections. * proposals are all ata much higher rate, — twenty-five per cent., than those offer rom the same States four years ago. This is nite natural, when it is considered that, since it period. there have been large advances in the Prices of labor as well as in horses, coaches, and all the appurtenances of mail transportation. In- deed, from the eomparative small number of pro- ls for so many important routes, we appre- rnd that many af enterprising and res; ible man has been compelled to throw down the reins on account of the ruinous prices in that severe part of our country, where health, life, and stock are perilled during the long periods of their rig- orous winters. “* The decisions on railroad and steamboat ser- vice are all deferred for a short time, to enable the Department to conter more fully with the pro- prietors respectively."* The Union announces the gratifying fact that the Democrats have redeemed the first Congres- sional district of Michigan. as proved by the re- sult of their recent local elections. : The same journal philosophises with foree and perspicacity over the commercial changes to re- sult from the expected completion of the grand canal over the Isthmus of Suc” - ee Kaxsas News.—A dispatch from Kansas states that Secretary Stanton has published an address the people of Kansas in the Lecompton Union. He says the Administration has recognized the authority of the Territorial Legislature, and the validity of the Territorial laws, and has especial- ly recognized the act providing for a Constitu- tional Convention He presumes that that Convention will submit the vital question of the domestic institutions of the State for the subsequent vote of the people, and thinks that Congress will then admit the Territory immediately into the Union as a State. He recommends a general amnesty for past of- fences and prosecutions, and expects the presence of Gov. Walker about the middle of May Triat Tair or THe Nragara.—The New York Times says that Chief Engineer Martin expressed entire satisfaction with the working of the en- zines of the Niagara on her trial trip, on Wed- nesday. The Niagara. as a sailing ship, fulfilled the highest expectations of Capt. Hudson and his of- ficers. She is perfectly easy in a sea-way, and steers like a pilot-boat; she makes no impression upon the water, for forty feet from her stem, where there is the slightest ripple, and breaks the water in the wake of the forechains. She leaves a per- fectly smooth wake behind her. Frou New Mexico.—The Santa Fe mails ar- rived at Independence, Mo., on the 2Ist inst. The Indian depredations continue in New Mex- leo, and extensive preparations were being made for a campaigu against the Apaches. tocommence about the first of May. Diificulties with the Utahs were appreheaded, but the Kiowas expressed themselves friendly The weather was unusually warm, and the farmers were busy planting. Business was dali PERSONAL ---- Judge Nelson of Maryland, is at the Kirk- wood House ---- Hon. Henry Stump, of Maryland, is at the Kirkwood House- . ---- Thackeray was at Edinburgh when last heard from. and bad there delivered a lecture on Hamor and Charity for the benefit of the widow and children of the late Angus B. Reach. --..Rev. George Brown. D. D , President of Madison College. Pa.. isin the city, and preached last night at the Methodist Protestant church, Ninth street. +++. Jobn Leech, the principal artist of Punch, announces a volume of plain and colored sketches under the name of -+ Master Jackey in Love; ora Regular Young Troublesome.”’ being a uel to Master Jackey’s Holidays,” by the same lively artist. ---. William H_ Russell of The London Times was asked by the og, oivgaae to go to China as special correspondent, but was compelled to de- cline, as he was previously engaged to lecture during the next twelve months in the leading cit- ies of Great Britain and Ireland on the Crimean War. - Mrs. Trollope’s son, Anthony, has a new novel in the press. called -+ Barchester Tours.”* Among the new translations announced as ‘“‘near- ly ready”’ is a Midsummer Day's Dream,"’ by Emily Pfe who must not be confounded with. or mistaken for, Ida P: : who has gone round the world as a dead. s and is the most entertaining and instructive of travelers -.-. While the salary attached to the Attorney- generalship of Virginia is only $2,000 per annum, yet Selden & Withers’ indebtedness to that State, Teaching over $200, is about to be paid, and upon that sum the Attorney General is allowed a commission of five per cent. for collecting, mak- ing in the aggregate over $30,000 for two years’ salary. An office worth having, that, ---- George Augusta Sala, whose writings in Household Words are so generally aceredited to Dickens by the reading public. has commenced a new s'rial story, with wood-cut illustrationst n the flustrated Times. a low-priced and not ver well got up London weekly. It ix called “* The Baddington Peerage. with his Lordship’s Life; A Story of the Best and Worst Society.”” Mr. Montgomery, the member ele Congressic y eath was ounced in the Star of Satur- was the successor of Hon. H. M. Fuller learn that there are already a number of didates in the field for the Democratic tion in this district. among w: B Wright, Chas. Buckalew, E! . and —— Piatt; all strong men, indeed. ; Which seem: to ing unkind things of Ameri- has deviated from its usual can prodne course, and has devoted four columns to a yery a analytical critique upon Mr. Dar- ley’s recently- published series of thirty etchings, illustrative of Mr. Judd’s -* Margaret."? It con- cludes by earnestly recommending Mr. Darley to prepare illustrations, of a like character, of Haw- thorne’s **Scarlet Letter.*? --+, Rev. Christopher Columbus Jones, M. D., phfvician and preacher, had eloped from Paris, ‘exas, With the wife of a respectable citizen He left a wife and two children, and his affinity” left a husband and ‘hree children. ‘The explorer had a great reputation for piety and an extraordi- nary faculty of getting deeply in debt. His ser- mons were prolix, ver hose. and arrogant, but the people could have stood all that if he had Jet his neighbor’s wife alone. +++» The Boston Post — of the oration de- livered by the Hon. Caleb Cushing upon his re. ception by bis friends and neighbors at Newbury- port on Thursday last, as at once elegant and statesmanlike. ‘ana adds * Were not Massachu- setts preoccupied by sectionalism, and her vision narrowed and distorted, her attention might be arrested by the broad and striking views, and imeasured and musical sentences with which her distinguished son greets her uj returning to the repose of private life within her borders.” ----The Journal of Commerce of Saturday says: lord Napier dropped in upon the New York mer- chants yesterday at the hour of high *Change. He was accompanied by Wm. Butler Duncan, Esq , whose guest he is during his brief stay in this city. The British Minister's expected visit having been hinted at in some of the papers, there was an unusually large attendance of our leading business men. His Lo. dship was intro- duced Mr Dancan to gentlemen desiring it, and having bis hand earnestly and honestly sha. ken for aquarter cf an hour, withdrew, leaving & very pleasant impression of his amiability with ; jo succeeded in vetting a gli of hij which was no easy thing in the Dueccrswd. = ————_—_______ 17 If a spoonful of yeast wilt rai: fi worth of flour. how much will it mast ee funds enough to buy another barrel ? U>- A young Aimevican woman being 3 by a boring politician which ‘party abe waa meted favor , wedding party, y y replied that she prejerred a Travet to WAsHINGToN.—Though the Fed- eral Metropolis can enjoy nocommercial advan- tages of importance from the construction of railroads, no other American city of the same population is so likely to be benefitted by such works leading direetly to it. Travelers rush to Now York, purchase goods stored but not man- ufactured or grown there, and rush home again. Those who come to Washington stay longer with us, and spend much more money in proportion to their stay. They come here either on buii- ness usually requiring a considerable sojourn, or for pleasure; and in the latter case are sure to remain in our hotels or boarding houses as long as possible. Thus, Washington city reaps far more money from the traveling public than any other city of its size, in Proportion to the number of strangers passing through or sojourn- ing here. The construction of railroads that inerease the facilities for getting to Washington from different quarters of tho Union is, there- fore, a matter of prime interest with property holders here. In another article to-day, we comment briefly on the ascertained increase in the value of the lands in Western Virginia, growing out of tho construction of the Lynchburg and Little Ten- nessee railroad; and we are reminded of the fact, as we reflect on the subject, that that far of work is destined, in time, greatly to increase the value of Washington city property ; inso- much as it is an important link in the chain of railroads to the Mississippi, with connecting works branching off or crossing at right angles, extending from the Atlantic at Savannah, tho Gulf at Mobile and New Orleans, and the great lakes at Cleveland and Chicago, whose tide water debouch is at the neighboring port of Alexandria. In two years from this time this most splendid and stupendous system of con- necting railroads will be completed, when a stream of travel will be poured into and through Washington city equal to that which is being emptied hourly into Buffalo, N. Y., by the rail- roads and steamboats for which that city is so famous, and to which she owes so much of her remarkable prosperity. At Buffalo the travel- er’s aim is to rush on as speedily as possible. Here his aim will be to tarry some days, if not weeks or months. On thinking over these facts the Washing- tonian will comprehend why it is that we so often recur to this subject. While we rejoice over the prospective increase of the prosperity of Washington city from this source, we no less surely rejoice over the fact that these roads are destined to be perhaps more profitable to those owning stock in them, than any other railroad chain in the country. The reasons are obvious While they must do an enormous passenger business, they are secure against the possibility of competition by rival lines, and are located in States wherein the prices of passage and freight per railroad are kept up to the paying point by public opinion. The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company, whose work is the eastern and (to Washington city) most im- portant link in this great railroad chain, have recently changed the name of their corporation to that of the Alexandria and Lynchburg Rail- road Company. Ina publication of theirs they briefly describe the condition of their work and its connections soon to be opened for travel. We quote it as follows, that our city readers | and the traveling public may comprehend that | Cur anticipations concerning the future effect of those roads on Washington city’s prosperity, are rational and within prudent bounds : | ** The Alexandriaand Lynchburg Railroad con- nects Alexandria and Lynchburg by a line of 168 miles, which can be passed over in six hours. Charlottesville, which is on the road, about two- thirds of the distance from Alexandria, is now reached a in four or four-and-a-half hours. “At Lynchburg it meets the Virginia and Ten- nessee Railroad, which is finished and in suce: ful operation to its junction with the East Ten- nessee and Virginia Railroad. ‘There is but one gap now from Lynchburg to Memphis, which will be closed in the course of this year; placing that important point on the Mississippi within 761 miles of Lynchburg, or 31 hours travel. “At the same time, the whole system of roads in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama; will be reached. “The lines extending to New Orleans and Mobile will be opened simuitaneously with the Alexandria and Lynchburg Railroad, or with no great interval. To the former, which is the most remote, the distance will be ultimately reduced to 1,200 miles, and at 25 miles an hour traveling time, which is usual on main lines, a peison may s between Washington city and New Osleans n 45 hours. Nashville will be reached in 2 hours from Washington, Memphis in 37 hours, and Mobile in44. The same expedition cannot be found by any other route. ‘+ Passengers coming North from most of these roads will waiting the completion of the Alex- andria and Lynchburg Road for one year, and in the mean time will take the circuitous route by Richmond. At Charlottesville there will be a large arcession from the Virginja Central Rail- road. coming in from the West. The large num- ber of ngers between Washington and other cities to the North, and the numerous celebrated Be poe Springs, which is increasing every year, will contribute materially to its revenues. “The Ohio and Kentucky connections of this road, through the Virginia State works, will present an outlet to the North and East, comparing favor- ably with any other. The large population to be sustained by the mineral wealth of the Kanawha valley. must always take it between their homes and Wasftington when dispatch is an object. To the people of Central Georgia there is no other that can otter such advantage of directness. The interior of North and South Carolina will also prefer it for the same reason.’ Free Woor.—The New York Times pre- dicts that the wool market is to rule at high fig- ures this season ; basing that prediction on the state of the wool market on the other side of the Atlantic, where, owing to peculiar circum- stances, the prices of the staple cannot fail to keep up. While the American wool growers may justly thank the Times for this, to them, really valuable information, they will surely comprehend the fallacy of its argument that the change in the American tariff on wool has aught to do with these anticipated higher prices ; more especially as all who are now seeking to purchase the new clip for American manufac- turers are strenuously insisting that the late change in the duty is destined to make the ar- ticle almost worthless in this country, Of all “argufiers’’ the protectionists are the strang- est, if not the most impudent. They plead for free wool here last winter, almost with tears in their eyes—all for the benefit of the poor farm- er. of course. . Having secured it, they now very coolly tell the dear farmer that he must sell the new clip at half price. as. by the time the new elip from the other side of the water commences to arrive here, American wool, having lost its tariff protection, will be well nigh utterly worth- less. Fortunately, the market here is con- trolled by a greater power than that of the American manufacturers—by the markets of the Old World, which will keep up the price of American wool at leaxt this year. The Ameri- can manufacturer will take due care not to lose a penny through the high price of the staple abroad ; for the duty to protect his manufac- tures will enable him to advance his Prices so as to cover his extra outlay for raw material. Tar Vauve or a Ratwroap.—Under thi caption the Richmond (Va.) Examiner Bown nently presents in parallel columns the result of the land valuation of the eight counties of the Old Dominion immediately adjacent to the Virginia and Little Tennessee Railroad, accord- ing to the Census of 1850’and that of 1856; the returns of which have just been systematized at Richmond. These counties are Bedford. Roan- oke, Montgomery, Pulaski, Wythe, Smyth, | Washington and Scott. Without wearying the | Star's readers with details, we have to say that according to the Census of 1850 the aggregate value of all the Iands in them was $14,446,059; while according to that of 1856 it is $23,822,728, Or am increase in those cight counties of $9,- 7 ian 376,669. The Examiner remarks, further, that thes@ounties adjoining those named above throngh which the railroad passes, show, with the increase mentioned above, a total inerease of land valuation to the cnormous figire of $20,000 000. The Examiner may well exclaim, E> See the valuo of a railroad! We may not inappropriately add, (and our friends of the Intelligertcer may ly “make a note on’t,””) [>See the humbug- gery of the bugaboo stories of jeremiades over the industrial decline of the Old Dominion! It affords a capital illustration of the fact that a more arrant ‘“ good enough Morgan’’ was never concocted to affect an election, than the train of argument upon Virginia’s refusal to endorse the constitutionality and propriety of lands and money distribution, to whieh,the Intelligencer and the opposition press in Virginia are now almost daily resorting. The returns of this last (1856) census of the State, show an aggro- gate increase in the value of her lands of $98,- 743,869. That is; the land value of the State has risen from $274,680,226 to $373,424,095. In refutation of the silly arguments of abo- litionism, based on the jeremiades alluded to above, we have not unfrequently taken occa- sion to say that no other State in the Union is more truly prosperous than Virginia, where the people—the mass of the people—are as little in debt in proportion to their means, as the citi- zens of any other State in the Union, agricul- tural, mechanical, or manufacturing, we care not what may be their pursuits. Those figures —land values—prove the correctness of our impressions ¢oncerning the real pecuniary con- dition of the people pf the good old Common- wealth. We never read a dismal croaking in the New York Tribune, or any print akin to it Politically, over the industrial effects of negro slavery, without a hearty laugh at the igno- rance of those who conduct those journals, or their mendacity in playing upon the profound ignorance of those for whom they cater, by the publication 0: *ach “ information’’ concerning the industrial and social condition of the South as pervades their columns. Tae New York Potice Questiox.—It seems to be understood here that the efforts of the Republican Legislature of New York to strip the people of the right of self-government will prove a dead failure. Mayor Wood's police are to remain in office until the courts decide the injunction case which he has instituted. Until that shall have been finally disposed of, the new commissioners cannot lawfully enter upon the discharge of their official duties. The de- cision can be postponed by adroit legal man- agement—if Mayor Wood does not feel sure of a decision in his favor—until aftor a new State Legislature shall be elected. As it is believed to be utterly impossible that any such scheme will be endorsed by the people of the State, when the question shall have been fully and fairly submitted to them, the best informed persons here are firmly of opinion that the law directing the change referred to, will never go into operation. Tae Lone Bripce.—Onr sincere hope is that on the thorough investigation which the Secre- tary of the Interior is giving to the subject, he will decide that he is clothed with power to cause the Long Bridge to be repaired. if that can be done within the limit of the amount of money remaining on hand belonging to the ap- propriation that may be legally used for that purpose. In order to inform himsclf in the premises, we hear incidentally, he has called for an engineers’ detailed estimate of the cost of the work, which is being made by our accom- plished and cautious fellow-citizen, Randolph Coyle, Esq., who, it will be remembered, is pro- fessionally employed by the Department. As there can be little doubt that the rough esti- mate of the Commissioner of the Public Build- ings—which Mr. Secretary Thompson has had before him for some time—was a liberal one, and as it is within the appropriation to which we refer above, we have every reason to hope that in two or three days the Secretary may give the necessary directions for the commence- went of the work, in which this community and the surrounding country are so deeply inter- ested. Tue Navat Courts or Ixquiry.—Before Court No. 1, the defence of ex-Master McLaugh- lin was read by his counsel, the Hon. John Nel son, of Baltimore; after which the court-room was cleared, and the Court proceeded to make up its judgment upon the testimony, which, we Presume, will be transmitted to the Secretary of the Navy in the course of the day. The case of Lieut. George E. Stevens (dropped) will be the next one considered by this Court. Pur- ser L. D. Slamm is to act as his counsel. In Court No. 2, the case of Lt. Chandler is still under examination, and Commander Pick- ering was under cross-exaiination on behalf of the Government. In Court No. 3, the case of Lt. Baldwin being still before them, Commodore Stuart and Mr. — Stewart, an employee in the Coast Survey, were examined in behalf of Lt. B.. whose coun- sel, Messrs. Baldwin and Rodgers of New York, were present. Tae Pesxsion BuREAU—AN APPREHENDED Exopus.—On the Ist July next, all law author- izing the employment of more than the seventy permanent clerks of this office will expire, by limitation, when the services of some thirty or thirty-five of those now employed there will ne- cessarily be dispensed with. That is, in that bureau ; though it is to be presumed that some of them will be transferred to other offices, where their services being required, there may be law to authorize their employment. There are, at this time, ten or fifteen vacancies in the clerkships (temporary) of the Pension Bureau; remaining unfilled, we presume, because the business of the office does not need, for its prop- er transaction, that they should be filled for the brief period to elapse ere it will be necessary, under the law, to reduce its clerical force as we explain above. Post Orvice DerartMent.—Post Offices Established.— Bonnet’s, Osage county, Mo., John M. King postmaster; Stanford, Texas county, Mo., Carrol Simmons postmaster; Stockertown, Northampton county, Pa., Aaron Lerch postmaster, (re-established.) Post Offices Discontinued.—Ten Mile Creck, White county, Ark.; Sandy Hill, Henry county, Tenn.; Cuba, Pulaski county, Ky. Witaprawy rrom MArket.—The President, upon recommendation of the General Land Office, has directed the withdrawal from the sale to be held in Iowa on the 4th proximo, that portion of the public lands upon which the In- dians have recently been committing depreda- tions, murdering the settlers and destroying their homes, &c. | More Nava Counts or Ixquiry.—The pre- | vailing impression that more of these courts are immediately to be convened is erroneous, we apprehend. Circumstances now bid fair to ren- der the appointment of more of them necessary sme weeks hence, however. Ax Aprointwexr.—The Secretary of the | his feelings, whatever the GG ee Removep axp Aproistep.—Mr. G. B. Pome- roy has been réfoved from his late position as a watchman in the Pension Office, and Freder- ick. Depgo has been appointed in hisstead. Arromtrep &¥ THE Prestest—We have every feason to believe that Benj. D, Heriot been reappointed to be Navy Agent at Charles- ton, S. C. S—.. P- 3 Restenep.—Lieut. Theodoric Lee, U. 8. Navy, has resigned. Tae Current Qrerations of THE TrRa- sury DgpaRtTMENT.—On Saturday, April 25th, there were of Treasury warrants entered on the books of the Department— if Texas debt warrants . one 899 96 For the redemption of 15,791 25 For the Treasury Department. 37,404 70 For the Interior 14 82 For Customs... 16 SL War warrants -- 29,349 75 War repay warrants received and en- Interior repay warrants received and sa gs entered.......+++++-008 aoe . 7 ‘On account of the Navy...... 27,576 00 From miscellaneous sources. 762 97 From Lands .......... 162,263 55 ° (eee NEW YORK AFFAIRS. Correspondence of the Star, New York, April 26, 1957. Judge Davies yesterday granted the injunction asked by Mayor Wood, restraining the new Police Commissioners from assuming to exercise control of the Police under the new law. The question of constitutionality of the law wasably argued on both sides, but the Judge seemed to have no dif- ficulty in coming at oncetoa decision. Of course this decision does not dis of theease. Both sides fully understand that it is to be carried to the Court of Appeals, and each seems desirous to have the final judgment reached as early as possi- ble. Steps have already been taken to bring the Commissioners up on a quo warranto, to show by what right they claim to act. It is believed the may be made ready for the Court of Ap- is within ten days, and may be argued and sineagabie A settled by the last of June. Mean- time, by the operation of the new charter, which goes into effect in a few days, the Mayor and present Police Commissioners will cease to have any control of the Police, which will, in fact, be under the almost sole direction of Chief Matsell. It is to be hoped that he will inepueee this oppor- tunitp to corre. and display his talents for ad- ministration, if he has any. The man who, even by tyranny, will suppress rowdyism, and give Teater security to life and property in this com- munity, will be pardoned a multitude of sins. It is no credit to the Republican Legislature of the State of New York, that it should have com- mitted so egregious a blunder as the new police law now appears to be. The confusion and con- uent inefliciency of our police system was un- endurable before; but our law makers have done their worst to make it, if possible, more chaotic than ever, and to leave us at the mercy of thieves and garroters. Much of their legislation during the late session will prove equally ill-consider and stupid. Not satistied with ruining our police in the attempt to correct its conceded abuses, they | seem to have tried how much they could do to | control our eating as well as drinking. For in- stance: We don’t catch our shad as you do inthe Potomac, by ‘ hauling seines.’’ Ours are taken in nets, sunk in deep water in onr Hudson and East rivers and in the harbor of New York, and fastened to long poles driven down in the mud The Legislature has enacted a law providing a severe penalty against driving any such poles in New York harbor; and we are having a regular | shad panic. Only think of this dastardly attem to deprive us of so delicious a fish. The law will | probably remain a dead letter,—for our citizens | when called upon as jurors to execute it, will be lenient enough to rega'd the substance in these cases with no more tender solicitude than they do the shad—oh! A scaly set. that Legislature. ‘To-day witnesses the last assembling of a con- gregation to worship in the Broadway Tabernacle. On the Ist of May it passes into new hands, by iso _ will be mae to give place to new »uildings for mercantile purposes. juring.twen- ty years past it has been pecapted by a Presbyte- | rlan congregation, and on week day nights by | political associations, concerters, show-mongers, | Spiritualists, abolitionists.ete.,ete. To-night the H Sanday congregation bid it farewell in a special service, during which an anthem composed for the occasion will be sung. Miss Louisa Pyne bade the American public farewell last evening at Burton’s Theatre. Long , before the doors were open an anxious crowd of a thousand persons besieged them, and within twenty minutes after the audience began to enter there was no part of the building in which a sin- gle seat or stand point could be obtained. The opera given was ** Fra Diavolo,”’ in whigh ** The Skylark’’ was as faultless as she is in alt she un- dertakes. The enthusiasin of the andience was immense, several times did they encore the favor- “es wow her before ~ eee and at the ared nsisted upon a speech. Miss Pyne gracefully complied, deliverin one of the most opens farewell addresses ever heard upon the stage, no of which, however, was more satisfactory to her audience than her expression of hope that her *‘ farewell’? was not forever, but that she might meet us again. She sails for ‘ Merrie eae ee afew oars a No E ish opera sin, ever me so popu- lar in ‘America as Miss “Pyne. Her houses have generally been good, althoagh generally at prices too low to be largely remunerative. It is feared that she has not acquired the competence in this country which her talents and arduous devotion deserve. But she has labored under serious dis- advantages, among which the association of Mr. Harrison has been not the least. Mr. H.is a good actor, has a fine person, and understands music doubtless, which he would sing with s' and marked effect except for a lamentable defect either in voice or ear, which causes him to sing shock- ingly outof tune. With an uncultivated audience he is popular, because of his great compass of voice, and his ability to execute the many little tricks of musical art; but his performances are * positively shocking! to persons musical educa- tion, as opera patgons usually are. Let Miss Pyne visit us again when she can, accompanied by a more faultless tenor, and a troupe otherwise as good as that from which she is about to separate, and she will tind many more golden evidences of the esteem in which she is held hereasan artiste. Some time since a company of seven slaves on a Southern plantation formed themselves into a singing club. Their master, pleased with their proficiency, procured them a competent teacher, under whose tuition they developed musical tal- ent of a rare order. Recently they came North in the care of an agent, and under an arrangement y which they are to give concerts about the coun- try, the profits of which are to be devoted to the purchase of their freedom, at a reasonable price set by their indulgent master. They call them- selves ‘The Minstrel’s Slave.’? On Friday even- ing thee attended Miss Hardinge’s concert—to which I referred in my letter of that date—in company with their agent. After the evening entertainment closed, the ‘* Minstrels’? were in- troduced, and gave a specimen of their quality. I did not hear them, but a musical friend in whose judgment and taste I have confidence, informs me that in brilliancy, harmony and pathos the Chris- ve in their best days never could com with them. They will introduce at their concerts many of the familiar melodies and refrains ac- tually sung upén Southern plantations, either in the fleld at labor or during the hours of recrea- tion. Of course they will be popular and liber- ally patronised. xX. ScEeNE tn Court DURING THE DaLtos Divorce TriaL.—The Boston Traveler of Saturday thus describes an incident in the court room on Fri- day, during the progress of the disgusting Dalton divorce case : Some sixteen letters which passed between Mr. and Mrs. Dalton were read to the jury on the part of the defence, to show the state of feeling which existed between the parties just snbsequent tothe flozging affair of November 17, 1855. During the whole time Mrs. Dalton was weep- ing, and even Mr. Gove, her father, himself, was much affected. The decpest stillness prevailed in court, and the most tntense interest was mani- fested. Following close upon this two hours of excitement, Mr. Gove was called to the stand, still much aftected, to give his testimony, and he had hardly answered half a dozen questions when Mrs. Dalton fell back into her mother’s arms, her | face flushed to the temples, and in a moment was insensible. Mr. Emerson, her brother-in-law, | and others of her relations, took her in their arms and bore her from the court room, followed by her anxious parents. Her head hung helpless! back over the shoulder of Mr. Emerson, and wit! flushed cheeks, eyes closed and month half dis- closing her white teeth, she presented a beautiful but sad picture. Mr. Dalton himself was evidently alarmed, and after his wife left the room, sat like a statue, with his hands over his mouth, as if in to subdue may have been, his crimson. Ten minutes elapsed, and all remained breathlessly awaiti the resumption of the Proceedings, when wo! was brought in which induced Judge Merrick to order an adjournment for the day. Mrs. Dalton, on bein; calried to the adjacent clerk's room, remained in the same condition for over fifteen minutes, notwithstanding the vigor- ous application of the usual restoratives, and when the physician who had been sent for ar- face meanwhile bei Treasury has appointed Lt. Wm. H. Stevens Superintendent of Construction, and John G. Todd, Assistant Superintendent, for the pow Post Office and United States Custom House’ at Gal- veston, Texas. Onpennn.—Capt. 8. Barron, U, 8. N.. has becn signed 'to duty as a meiber of the Light House Board, vice Capt. 8. F. Du Pont, ordered to the command of the steaun-frigate Minnesote aig ‘was but, just beginning to revive from e fit. Hh ae See In pps Caro. ina, t resent e ms wasuccesstul and ma table fehing seaxons that has occurred for wing to excessive cold ; but few fish have been caught, and the fish- € Jes have not been able to supply -halfof the home demand. ‘There has notin ‘he extensive fisheries Leen more than 10,000 caught at any one haul, and gene-ally but a few hundred. ‘The cat seaicity has been the eause of high pe Kerrings are selling on the beach for $7.50 per thousand, * pz oe cALITY—The Philadelphia Ledger say# ——— attempt was made on Thursday we Young & McCouch, brokers, A man of gentlemanly man ited a draft on Mastert ith & $i Naw ver for #5,900. whith r to t for him. This draft ted to — Deen drawn by lass, is & Co. New Orleans, in favor of }. B’ is, the and F nex yetes owner. brokers the draft and sent it by mail to Clark, le ba Co, heaters, in vivid York, so as to by ursday n ‘Next m tly after banking hours, tel- raphic dispatch, rting to sent from New York bee Clark! Dedge & Co., was received by the firm in Third street, informing them that the draft had been “received, presented, and id.’ The firm, however, suspecting some- hing wrong, and while deliberati her dis- came annouaciag Gat the had been rotested. The latest dispatch unfoitunately got nto the hands of a clerk who of the first one, and the man who raft being ia waiting he informed him it had been protested, when he reomar yen | left, thus escaping arrest for being concerned with some swindler in New York in forging the first dispatch. ss i io TS wl IS EE A Crvurcu Destrovep sy Fix uae 49 & correspondent at Mountain Top, Va., that the Catholic Chapel of the Blue Ridge sta- tion, near that place, was destoyed by fire on Thursday night. MARION RIFLES.—-A ihe se pany Fill be held at the Me who at Bo’ 5 YAR: Ls FOR WELL. 0.8, pay bol GUARDS, ATTENTION.—You are hereby ordered to attend a Dress Drill of +atthe Armory of the Light Infantry, ,OUISIANA Avenue | 7! AY EVENING, April 27th, . notice is given in accordance with the every member who fnils to ear Ne summer uniform will be forthwith the company. & meeting at the same place, », the 2th inst. - B. A. JAMISON, Captain. Ord. Ser. apz-2* ATTENTION, he meet ray THIS the com; of D ‘he Hl also on WEDNESDA THOS, WITHERS, MACHINE SEWING.—HAVING TO- je ; day secured the services of an old and oie enced operator, (recent! he engaged in the Fair) snpolition onli werk Wethatbiovecma ex, tion 5 hand, and constant! up, SHIRTS, DRAWERS, BOSOM, CO LEARY! &e, winch will be sold at r je prices. 2 a Ladies and others are invited to call and examine work. ooms on D street, two doors from maine! sth a -im street. eee ap’ HILADELPHIA C A ILA- Ne detpne rices, at the ite Pai tcREAM PERO corner of Ith and F sts. ICE CREAM at 81.5) pergalion. ap 6-Im* ——s = —=— per TOES—POTATOES—POTATOES. 10 bushels MERCER POTATOES arrived at T. W. Riley’s wharf, and for sale by ap 27-3t* 4 J ‘ F LATE IMPORTATION.—WE HAVE A fresh supp! SWISS CHEESE, in Cakes. EDAM CHEESE. in Rolls, Eu ‘CH HERRINGS, in Kegs. RKUNELLA, in Boxes. 4 . And for sale by KING & BURCHELL, apz__ Corner Vermont avenne and 15th street, OTICE.—I HAVE PLACED ALL MY Books of account and Bills in the hands of R. H. Laskey, Attorney-at-Law, for settlement. Those who are indebted to me are requested to cali upon Mr. Laskey and settle their respective accounts asearly as possible, and thereby avoid the trouble and expense of suit. ap Z7-iw i SUPERIOR OYSTE, S very superior FRESH TE. yhich we can recommend as somet, SCHWARZE & DRURY, 24 Pa. av., 2d door east of 14th st. AY FESTIVAL.—CARUSI’S SALOON— 1..CARUSI has the honor to inform bis N friends and trons, that his GRAND AN- NUAL MAY FESTIVAL, will take place on THURSDAY. Many 7th, 1957. Ladies who! have not received their invitations will plcase leave their name and ress at Mr. J. Richard C - wells, next to Kirkwood House orat the Saloon. ap 27-3t* (Intel) AUTION.—The Collector of Taxes having ad- vertised at public sale Lot 10 and improvements, in Square 315, in this city, for taxes alleged to be dne on the same for 1856, from a gentleman who is not, and I presume does not claim to be, the owner there- of, this is to caution purchasers that | ain the owner of the said Lot 10 and improvements, in Square 315, and that the taxes thereon for 1856, as well as for precoding years, have been paid, for which payment d the Collector’ ts. ApsT gt | eCtOr's FOCREE D. JEFFERSON. ARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION.—The sub- scribers Announce to the public and creditors, that the firm of M. HOFFA & CO. was to-dag dis- poh ahers a Gey Raps piven ad — ners. M. will remain in the Store 9 No. 337 avenue, while M. LOEWENSTEIN has oponed a Store at No. 5% Penn’s avenue, near Adams & Co.’s Express. 1. HOFFA. MN: ROEWENsTEIN. Washington, April 27th, 1257, api7-3t* SPLENDID SILK ROBES, is We open TO-DAY to which we call the special attention of the Ladies and purchasers— very rich colored flounced Silk Robes io superior Biack do, at low prices S exceedingly rich flounced Barege, Lawn, and Organdy Muslin Robes. Any Lady in want of a handsome dress should not delay examining these goods as they were bought at a great sacrifice and will be sold at a small advance on the cost te close them out. LLEY & SEARS, ap 27-Steo 523 7th st. 3 doors north Pa. av. EW JEWELRY, SUPERIOR WATCHES, 45 STANDARD and SILVER PLATED WARE.—I am just receiving some very rich w styles of JEWELRY. e on hand, a large and well-selected as- sortment of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES. [have also just finished (in my own shop) a very rich SILVER TEA SET and a large lot of thet STANDARD SILVER WARE: and as the warm and dull season is fast npproaching, I will from this time forward offer the whole stock at greatly redu- ced prices ; so that those who wish to purchase will find it to their advantage to oall soon, at 333 Penn- sylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, sign the ia ad eagle. ge H. 0. HOOD. PLUMBING AND GAS FIXING. Penn. avenue, MILLER & CUNNINGHAN, 13th streets, have just south side, between 12th snd recrived a complete assortment of goods a thear fy CHANDE BRACKETS, PENDAN DROP IRCE and LIFT PUMPS: BATH HOWER BATHS, BASINS and SIN ERN and IRO} 5 NKS, EATI N PIPES. &e., &c.; all of which are of the newest and most ap- proved patterns. Builders and others purchasing for cash, will find their establishment unequalled inthe District of Columbia for a and dis- patch, neatnessand efficiency of work. : They respectfully solicit a share of the business in their line fromall ; and, being Washington trades- men both by birth and apprenticeship, will take prop- er pride in proving by their work that Plumbing and Gas Fixtures can be done by Washington mechan- ies as cheaply and as well as by any others in the nited States. tf The members of UNION LODGE, No. 10,1. 0. o Les Felgen | Soapecetaly, inform 2 sie; tt vi Al. lat DD OWS Hatt, 3 avg, Yard,on THURSDAY. the Sith f§ instant. ie committees of ingements: pledge themselves that no pains shall be spared to make this the Ball of the senson. Withers’ Celebrated Cotillon Pigsiebes been en- gaged, and will introduce some of hys most popular ' Members of sister Lodges attending will please “?Retreshments will be farnished to the ledies. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentleman and ladies, to be had of any of the members or at the door on the night of the Ball. Invitation and gigs” Poet p< mey . G. M. J. » Ed Evans, PVR Betas Samuel Turner, P..G. Geo. Brown, Philip Harbin. PPorosats FOR WOOD AND COAL. si ‘. Unitep States Orrick SECRETARY OF SENATE bs oe Mf Sealed proposals will he received at this office un- til I2 o'eléck m. on Monday. the 4th of May next, fo furnishing snd delivering in the vaults of the Ca tol, on or before the first day of November next, one undred tons (of 2.249 Ibs.) of best Anthracite WHITE-ASH COAL. in lumps not less than three nor more than six inches in diameters, and entirely free of slate or other foreign substances. Also. for one hundred and fifty cords of best HICK- ORY WOOD, to be measured at the expense of the contractor in the Capitol yard, sawed in two pieces, and properly packed away in the vaults; the whole to be subject to the inspection and approval of the ry of the Senate. Security for the faithful performance of the con- tract for furnishing the above articles to the satis- aaice of the Secretary of the will be re- a q b 1 be te. and should prof eer eda and directed “To the Secretary of the st Washington.” ap 2-lw ESH BEEF_AND VEGETABLES FC FRE : THE NAVY. spss Navy Acent’s Orvice. April Sealed Proposals wiil be received at this til Monday, the twenty-fifth day of 1857. oe un- for the supply of such quantities oh FRESH boon, 1e ut a ol BEEF tnd VEGETABLES Taay he required on the V seal year com- @ Washington station, during the mencing on the Ist day of July next, ‘and ending on the Sth June, 1858. The Beef and Vegetables must be of good Cy aoe “ for pound. . ernie with approved security will be required in one-half the cctaontna amount of the cor and twenty per ce: amount i : uigstion, within five un out sureties, Lofarnirh the will be considered uni 1 a CHIRAL EAB ider or ited, ° good and uw! 8 proposed. day 8, with rye 8p 27-lawiw ae big Derantwesr, March 12, tas, Notice 18 hereby given to holders of stuck of the loans of the United States, that this department w,); purchase the same until the lst day of June next, untess the sum of 81,510,000 shall be previonsiy ob. tmined, and will pay, in addition to the interest as « crued from the date of the Inst sermi-annual divident of interest thereon, together with one day's addi tional interest for the money to reach the vende: the following rates of premium on eaid atocks : . For the stook of 1842, 2 premium of 10 percent. For the stock of 1847 and 1848, a premium of 16 pe, gent.; and for the stock of 1850, commonly ca’ ing Texas Indemnity Stock, a premium of 6 per ent. Certifientes of stock WA, BE the option of the parties entitled to reesive the mone, which should be expressed in the letters rccomps nying the certifiontes. HOWELL COBB, mar 13-dtistJume Secretary of the Treasury. i AMUSEMENTS. A SARIN Xprifthe ech 1657, at A . the oP which ine bone Kapaiy granted or tieee: ys .H. mer. CRSencton i eta" Concert to commene o'clock it La awe a - on TUESDAY BVERING, the Beh inane o'clock, at the SMITHSONIAN [NETITUTION, uLvlér the direction of J. H. Dantrt. Tickets of admission, 25 Cents, ae Bg GF ND EXHIBITION E aP MAY res IVAL BALL. Prof. H. W. MUNDER most respectfully an nounnes to his fnends, patrons, and public xenerally of Washington, Geo pion ASK Andria, and Baltimore,that his EX HIBT PION and MAY FESTIVAL BALL will oe on FRIDAY EVENING st, 1857, Waskincton AsseuaLy Rooms,on Louisiana nue, between 45; and 6th atreets. He apr neither time, labor, nor patience to render thix Exhibition one of the most supe: taimments that has ever been offered to a W ton public. One of the most beautifal features rogramme for the evening, is the diminw Ere children that will upon this occosion partie mesome of the most complicated dances, exec in such a style as is seldom, if ever, witnessed off of the stage. Prof. M. hay . M. having established the fiattering repute. tion of being the best teacher that has ever loons, # in this city, he hopes to confirm that opinion in the minds of the public by offering the following PROGRAMM ’ 1. College Hornpipe. by 8 Masters. 2 Cachuea ... Sby 16 Miss 3. La Sinolenski | by 4 Mixses. | . 41 Bolero. a ty 4 _ IsBOR. ' Cracovienne . .-by 4 Misses. ; &. Eldeleo de Jere by 4Mixses. | 7. Scotch Dance. .. +». .s+-.b¥ 6 Misses. 8. La Manola (as dai by the celebrated French mt danse: jase Boto). aM 6 years old. 9. rian Waltz... a Misses 10. Pas to Trois, by a Master and 2 Misses from 6 tv SB years old. i. Pas vrian, by 3 Masters and 3 Misses, from 6 to years old. 12. The American Flag Dance, by 16 Masters and is Misses, composed by Prof. Mander express!y for this oceasion, which is acknowledzrd to to one of the most beautiful dances ever witness ed, introducing our soul-stirring national rire. 18. Grand Shaw! Dance, by rases, In Which ton troduced the Coronation of the Queen of Mar, the poy march and ascension upon the throne, e and final tableau. 14. Fireman's “Hornpipe, which introduces every thing executed fireman while attending» fire, and 1s one of the most complicated dances in the profession. This dance was introduad by Prof. M. four vears agoat his first May Ba!) and he tele en it upon this occasion by mavy urgent requests. After the exhibition the floor will be cloared for tie tion of th whole company. Mr. Georce ARTa’s Brass and String Band ix ep sased a — , and will imtroduce a very hoice collection of new music. To tue Lapizs.—As Prof. Mundor has long since abandoned the habit of sending written wnvilstions, (owing to the want of time at this season of the ear) he cordially invites all his former patrons aud their friends, assuring them that it will be kept oy seloct by placing a responsible person nt tie jor. P. $.—Should it happen to rain on the Ist, the Ball will be postponed nani RMonday, the 4th. apZ3-td ASTRAY —Token up in. Georgetown. April 2, 41 i/s7,a SORREL HORSE, which the owner aan have by proving property and pay 2a ing charges. Inquire at No. 67 High street. ‘Bp Z7-St* cSt) ee ial Cran, STRAY ED OR STOLEN—From the subscriber &) residing in Goat Alley, between 6th And 7th streets, a Dark Bay HORSE, blind inone eye, with a small? gall on h back and breast. As the a. is man, any one givi toafort tion Sooue the hores wate coniors favor or receive a suit- able reward if desired. apzrzt JOHN HRRIGIN. STOLEN FROM THE PREMISES OF THL © §S ‘subseribe: he K HORS 4 © 3 a mark on his back from the eflects of t hereby offer a reward of $10 to any formation so as he can be ‘Ap 25-4t* 19th instant » BLACK oy rty of Dennis Hi de- J 9 or logears ont hE saddle. at thin office. DENNIS BURNS. ee = WANTS. ANTED TO RENT.—A SMALL HOUSE, on Capito! Hill. Must be in good order. Ag ply to J. W. D., throngh office of the Star. Lika WANTED, on Real Estat e. near the B avenue, for which 10 to 12 per centum will be given for a long or short term. Communica. tions through the Post Office, addressed to R. S., stating interview, &c., will be attended to. ap Z7-e03t R.. wa NTED.—An American WOMAN to Cook, Wash, and Iron for s small family. Good wages and a good home given to one that can come well recommended and will suit. Address Rox 19, Office. apa O SEAMSTRESSES.— Wanted, a few first- rate SHIRT MAKERS. Also,a BOY to run errands, at the Washington Sewing Rooms, to whom first-class prices will be paid. ‘SHIRTS, &c., made at reasonable prices. Work Open to examination. ooms on D street, two doors from corner of 9th 3 a J street. A VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN of strictly mors! A habits, and good references taining a SITUATION as SALESMA® sale or retail s House in Washington ot Alexandrina. Ins had several years expenen Would give undivided attention to the interests vf his employers, and taken moderate salary. A per sonal interview can had by addressing a note t “P.,” at St. Charles » corer of 3d street and Penn. avenue, ap 25-8" NY INFORMATION GIVEN of the residence fA at this time of Dr. T. P. HEREFORD ani FAMITY, who resided in Washington city in the year 1a, will be thankfully reenee and the person f vn sane, rat it u -, " Sated for their trouble; net St his office, cxinpe ANTED.—A DWELLING HOUSE, be @ tween 7th and 18th, Penn. avenue and I streets. with 6 Rooms and a back building, at a rent not te exceed $39) per annum. Inquire at No. 335 G street north. ap 23-4t* REWERY MEN WANTED.—Th oot BREWERY IANDS. to * a sapeber Sor fi good w be en, Lor men by appiving to GEO, STOREY, Mansec for Mr. Jos. Davison, atthe Washington Brewery, Wa-hing- ton, D.C. ap ik WANTED. TO RENT.—A FURNISHED HOUSE, conteining a parlor and dining room, two bedrooms, and = | sery. To be gente! in its ap; two servant's rooms, and a nut- location, and outht, and within convenient distance of the Depart ments. Address a note to Box No. 20, Biar Ofioe wating Seeteam (street and number) and terms. ap BOARDING. A LADY HAS TAKEN THE WE Boarding House on the weet side of 12th street, s2cond door north of F, which will hereafter be knows asthe Irwin House. Jt will be open for the see tion of BOARDERS on sud after the Ist dey of May. TABLE BOARDERS accommodated on n le terme. ap 25-st" OARDING.—Two CHAMBERS for rent, (ore of them suitable fora parior,)in the most hen!thy and pleasant part of theeity. Apply at No. 23) north I street. ap 25-3t* MEE BATES, AT HER BOARDIN HOUSE, on the southeast corner of Penn., arrangements to ers with Meals nce. ; Avenue and 9th street. has a je number of stran it the day, and accom: at any time throug! mar 3 beeri ened under the “Crennbiy poms, Towiatann avenue, nd 6th streets, want is offromk MEATS and VEG BUTTER, MILK, usually contained ina Market Store. My friends, and the ~~ generally, are invited to we my stock. Pee al at all tt be as low as the prices cur Prices will at al! — Centre rep 22-005 ©. W. HAVENNER. Agent. | ‘ap 22. ere e nicantte Hotel, (situated tes changed proprstweraats by ae Sooty Gaal YG urn yw Beds and ink. awd other mre, superior quality. The eare- cited. ead v pou joa. : ost ay RS. Di & AN 4 * - pril, jo. St rena a FR, 2i fog STOR STAN Gr CAR quite new, with ESS j CoLLecTOR oF XES. 2 ee TI one