Evening Star Newspaper, May 7, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY May 7, 1857. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer again discusses the rejec- tion of the Dallas-Clarendon treaty, saying that Sits information concerning Britain’s reasons for refusing to assent to the Senate’s amendments 4s conjectural, and adopting the generally re- ceived opinion that it was caused by Palmer- s#ton’s ‘determination to make the prohibition of slavery not only as agreed upon between Honduras and England; but alsoas guaranteed by the United States a sine gua non of the rat- ification of the Dallas and Clarendon treaty,” the editor adds: “ The alleged amendment of the Senate, in re- fusing to enter inte any joint convention for the rohibition of slavery in the territory ceded to Sreaduran, seems to us equally wise in itself and conformable to the traditional policy of the coun- try which has heretofore preserved us from as- pare any control over or responsibility for the internal affairs and domestic institutions of for- eign States.’? case of Lieut. Bartlett, now on trial before Court No. 1, is of peculiar interest, as having been the particular case upon which the earnest opposition to the action of the Retiring Board was made in the Senate of the United States” last winter. It will doubtless be thoroughly sifted by the Court and the Judge Advocate, and Mr. B.'s counsel. Post Orrice Derartuent.—New Offices Established —tanda, Washita county, Ark., John A. Pile, Postmaster; Wyoming, Copiah county, Miss., R. Seastrunk, Postmaster; Hen- dersonville, Marshall county, Miss., Thos. N. Guntharp,_ Postmaster ; Watkinsville, Newton county, Ark., Wm. Keye, Postmaster; Cosa, Comanche county, Tex., James M. Cross, Post- master; Montecello, Titus county, Texas, C. J. Corda, Postmaster; Piney Point,Trinity county, | Tex., Groves M. Brazier, Postmaster; Decatu=, Wise county, Tex., Daniel Howell, Postmaster; Cedar Island, Cass county, Nebraska Territory, L. Hahn, Postmaster; Fremont, Dodge county, Nebraska Territory, Jas. G. Smith, Postmaster; McKinney, Douglas county, Kansas Territory, We are glad to find the Inte//igencer oceupy- ing this position. He also conceives that the Mosquito question as involved in the Senate’s amendments had little weight in bringing about the result on which he is commenting. The Union says “‘a word to the English Press’’ upon the relations of the two countries az they stand through the rejection of the treaty, and urging that freesoilism is the enemy of Kansas. a Tue Waite Sciruve Sprines.—It seems that the lately pending negotiations concerning the sale of the White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier county, Va., have resulted in asale. Accoding to the Richmond journals the amount said to have been paid for the property, is $750,000. A large additional outlay, we hear, is to be put on the improvement of the property. The company purchasing is said to be composed of the follow- ing gentlemen. Viz: Jeremiah Morton, of Cul- pepper; Lieut Matthew F. Maury, Washington City ; Robert C. Stanard, of Richmond City; A. F . D. Gifford, Chestertieid ; James Hunter, Car- oline ; Allen T. Caperton, Monroe; P. P. Dand- ride, Jefferson; John M. Herndon, Fredericks- burg; A.K. Phillips, Fredericksburg; Richard fi. Dulany, Loudon ; J. W. Slaughter, Freder- icksburg ; and Charles M. Massey, of Charlottes- ville. -_- — ~.+e0ee- WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tne District or Corumpra MARSHALSEP.— AvsoTBeRn CaxpIpATe—According to the Wash- ington correspondence of the Berryville (Clarke county, Va..) Gazette, Mayor Magruder is one of the candidates for the Marshalship of the Dis- trict of Columbia. We extract from it as fol- lows ** By the by. the Mayor is said to have a strong y in the city, who desire to make him Mar- shal in the place of Mr. Hoover, in the event he h he would not, (from his personal friendship.) doaught to injure should be displaced, and altho the interest of Mr. Hoover, yet he would doubt- less, accept the positicn if offered to him, and I will venture the assertion that there is not a gen- tleman in the District, who could bring such pow- erful influences to bear in securing any position he might wish. He was the first man in the Dis- trict who put the cohorts of the Know Nothings hors de combat, and from his powerful blows they never recovered. 1 am sure, that to Mayor Magruder and to Governor Wise the Democratic rty owe more than any other two public men, for the success of the Democratic party in the late Presideutial election.” Wm. McKinney, Postmaster; Fort Stanton, Dona Ana county, New Mexico Territory, David 8. Garland, Postmaster; Hickory Town, Mont- gomery county, Pa., James Wood, Postmaster ; Moosesville, Ross county, Ohio, Samuel Nichols, Postmaster. Offices Discontinued —Copper Hill, Carroll county, Ga.; Meadows of Dan, Patrick county, Va.; Clemontville, McKean county, Pa. Tae Weatner.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution, and will be continued daily when the line is in working order. The time of observation is about 7 o'clock a. m.: May 7, 1857. clear, pleasant. clear, pleasant. cloudy, cool. cloudy, cool. clear, pleasant. clear. p cloudy, cool. clear, warm. clear, warm. clear, pleasant. cloudy, cool. ~-clear, pleasant. The following reports have also been furnished from tne Na ional Telegraph Line to the West: FRom THE West. Frederick, Md. . clear, pleasant. Cumberland, Md clear, pleasant. Hagerstown, Md lear, pleasant. Wheeling, Va. clear, beautiful. Grafton, clear, warm. River fall - Yesterday there was a seve‘e storm south of Macon, Ga ; but from the fact that it is still cleat this morning at that place and_at Wheeling, it is probable that the storm was of a local character At the Smithsonian itution at 9 p.m. last evening the Barometer was 30.03; at 7 this morn- ing it was30.136, and rising. Wind N.W. Ther- mometer at 9 p.m. 58 dey; at? this morning, BO deg. Tue Lettings.—At noon, ball time to-day, Capt. Meigs commenced opening and reading off the bids for work, &c., on the Water Works in the presence of some fifty contractors and bid- ders interested. They were mostly from a dis- tance, and comprise some of the most noted and successful public work contractors, from all sections of the Union. Judging from the pile, we suppose that sixty or seventy bids in all were received. As the names of the bidders were announced only as New York, N. ¥ Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Washington, D. Richmond, Va. Petersburg, V: Wilmington, N. Columbia, 8. C Charleston, 8. C. Augusta, Ga Savannah, Ga Macon, Ga. P . each was opened, and as the recommendations, While we are very sure that his honor the guarantees, &¢., accompanying each, as well as Mayor labored manfully and suecessfully in | the details of the bids, were read, the process the Democratic and anti-Know Nothing cause, | 94.9 clow one, indeed, bidding fair to occupy this letter reminds us foreibly of the fact that some days before even the names of all the the friends of most of the aspirants not only for bidders can be known, and the complicated de- the District Marshalship, but for every other tails of their several offers can be a tabled or prominent place under the Government, seem to systematized as to be understood by the public yest under a profound conviction that to the or even by the War Department ‘3 favorite of each of themis the country indebted “i = 7 for the greatest political results. So the world Tne Navay Courts or Ixquiry.—In Court wags, here, there and everywhere. Nor are | No. 1, no business was transacted to-day, as ex- there many advocates for the displacement of | Lt. Bartlett, whose case was next to be tried, gentlemen now in office and the appointment of | cannot have others in their stead, who3would, for the world, morning, when it will come on. The case of do aught to the injury of the ineumbents, ex- | Mr. B. was taken out of its order, which ac- cept tw get their places from them in the politest | counts for the failure of his witnesses to be manner imaginable. It’s a way folks haye— Present to-day. The case of Passed Midship- reminding us forcibly of the story of the exe- | man E. C. Grattan (furloughed) is to be taken cutioner who was accustomed to render his up to-morrow before this Court. “‘practice”’ a charming recreation to his vietims, In Court No. 2, the examination of Captain by the ravishing compliments and tender apolo- | Buchanan was concluded yesterday afternoon: gies with which he set about and finished his | and to-day testimony has been given before it task on Lieut. Chandler's behalf by Lieut. Wain- Our own opinion is, however, (and the reader wright and Enginecr-in-chief Martin. will doubtless agree with us.) that Marshal Before Court No. 3, the case of Capt. Vorhees Hoover and all the rest of the ins, will gladly | being still before them, documentary testimony compromise with the friends of the outs, to fore- | on the part of the government has heen adduc- go the enjoyment of the expressions of their | ed since our last, and their time has been occu- eternal friendship, on condition that they shall pied in its reading. not seek to get them pointed in ft = ee Tae Kipnarrixc Case.—The authorities In what we write above we desire not to be | Bete have news of the end of the Beames’ case in translated as not approving removals of political Arkansas. The history of this case is as fo'- | friends from office for good and substantial cause, | !°¥S = A family of free negroes named Beames, though we should be untrue to the time-honored residing eo so oo Crees, were Principles of the political school to which we are | Kidnapped and run into Arkansas, where sineercly attached, were we to favor the policy they were sold, one of them passing shrongh of removing one political friend simply to make sevetal bende.) Teconeh! tho Lomheeans Gs room fur another, as we have heretofore taken Cal. Sooper, samnt for the Chotiawsand Chick- oecasion to explain at some length. As far as | *°¥* =e the concent of the Indian Bureau Mayor Magruder himself is concerned, we are here, suits were commenced for their recovery very sure that no other in this community would and freedom in the Arkansas oeurts, wich wer’ Tejoice more than ourself in any good fortune vigorously resisted by the parties who had Leal that may legitimately accrue to him. He de- chased them. These suits have all been decided serves as much from his political friends as any | '" favor of the negroes, who have regained free- other gentleman in Washington whoever that dom under the decrees of the courts. As the other may be, and his preferment under ordinary termination of these cases puts a stop to such circumstances would be exceedingly well re- kidnapping in the Indian Territory, it is of ceived by all the Democrats and anti-Know | Public importance. Nothings of the Federal Metropolis. his witnesses ready until Monday | PERSONAL .... Hon. Neal Dow, the temperance advocate, has arrived in England. -.. > Cassiae A. Clay, of Kentucky, has just bu- ried a promising.son, bearing his own name. ---. Rev. E W. Sehon and Rev. J. B. McFer- tin, of Tenn. ; Hon. J. A. Bayard and Hon. J. PB. Comegys, of bel., are at the Kirkwood House, sone mesegy 3 ber visit in St. — Madame La Grange. the first time, publicly sang in eae: She ts now in Chicegb, on ee jouer ra. -+-- Hon. John B. Haskins, member of Con- ress elect from New York; G. G. Westcott, ostmaster of Philadelphia, Pa.; J. M. Buchan- an, of Md., and C. W. Carrigan, of Pa., are at Willards’. ----Col. Thomas Hart Benton, of Missouri, has arrived in St. Lonis, and is staying with his rel- ative, Col. J. B. Brant. The St. Louis Leader —ant|-Benton—expresses some curiosity to see what the “ Senator of six lustrums”’ will do in the present state of affairs. ----A man named Aaron eas F ery county, Ky., intends petition! ture to change his name. He says that his sweet- heart, whose name is Olivia, is unwilling that he should be called A Bedbug, she O. bug, and the little ones little Bedbugs. +--+ The Boston Traveller says that Rev. Mr Kalloch visited his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Steen at Brattleboro’, last Friday, Sete | by way of Springfield on Satyrday evening. tthe latter ace he smoked so many cigars that the people hought of Rev. Mr. Trask, of Fitchburg. Among the distinguished arrivals at Bar- ’s Hotel, Baltimore, yesterday, were Hon. J. ‘Tyson, Philadelphia; Maj. Waggaman, U_ 8. 3, Mr. Burthsed, St. Louis; Dr. J. B. Thom, i Judge Cultin, Kansas; Hon. Charles W? Cc n, Philadelphia; Captain Wilson, U.S. N.; Le Vicompte Gaston De Marteau , Rus- sia; Henry Hassal, London ; Col. J. Berrett, Washington ; General John Tyler, Jr., Virginia; Colonel Spence, Maryland; Col. John C. Groom, do. Mrs. Cunningham on Trial Charged with the Murder of Dr. Burdell. This trial is now progressing in New York. On Tuesday Mr. Hall, the District Attorney, made a striking opening speech for Government, of which the following is an abstract: The prosecution, he said, propose to prove that Dr. Harvey Burdell ceased to be in the first part of this year. We propose to prove that he was murdered in his own house from motives of hatred and revenge. We propose to prove that he was was killed by some one in the house ; thatamong of Montgom- nw R. A tain motives to do that deed ; that that person was a woman, and that woman the defendant. All the circumstances go to show that the murder was the deed of a woman, done from a different stand point to that which a man would have taken. She had known him three years; she was the mother of his child, which never saw the light; she was his mistress, and would be thought his wife. From her own showing, she desired no sympathy, and she was jealous of him; she beset him down stairs and upstairs, in his private and his public hours of business. ‘The very domestics who will goon the stand will take the roof of that house off, and let you see their whole course of conduct. hunted him. We shall call the police officers to show how she claimed to be his wife; we shall show that there are suits for seduction and breach of promise of marriage, and papers were drawn atfher bidding for this man to sign, which none of you would sign, but for the dreadful presentiment ; he must have had upon his mind that she was his enemy. She followed him to his friend, Dr. ‘Thompson, where she had the domestics trained to listen to their conversation. And there came another man, who became the counterpart of this man below. And she loved this man Eckel. She also had daughters, candidates for matrimony. Whether she was married to Burdell or no, she was guilty of the grossest infidelity to him with Eckel. He, Burdell, with this shadow at his side, had made up his mind to let the honse to the very respect- able lady who wilt be adduced before you. She said to her servant, ‘‘ Hannah, who is that lady? She is going to take the house.’ On this very Friday—the very day we all dread so much— we find her saying the doctor isa passionate man, and he may not live another day. And so it fell out. She had obtained the key of his safe; she had | stolen his pistol. and it was arranged that outside relief was impossible. The boltsof the back door were closed, and the front door was fastened b one of the most wonderful locks ever invented. He came inalone. She had the pass key to his bed room, and she alone. He opens the door and es in. In the dark he is supposed to have care- ully folded his shawl and put away his cap; his shoes were put off; and we are required to sup- pose all this was done in the dark. It is certain, however, that all the injuries in- flicted on that man were done in the shortest space of time. And it will come out that these blows were inflicted by a left-handed woman; we shall show that this woman is left-handed ; he: domestics will testify to it, and she has been care- fully watched to ascertain the fact. There was the safe which she had pilfered with the catch down ; and the body lay there with the hands down, laid out carefully and not fallen as if in a deadly strugule with hie enemy, and he had fought ike @ man surrounded bya host of enemies. “And Hell has no fury like a woman scorned.” I make no charges against any other person in that house now. She stands alone, and when you come to look upon all the circumstances, you will see that no one intruder in that house could have done that deed Why who but a woman would have laid that head so near to the door that it would scarcely swing clear of it? There was another door, and she had the pass key. There was a fire in that room, but it. would not do to burn clothes there. So she passed the room of the sleeping cook to the little room where a fire was kept burning. And Dr. Parmlee, who lived epponice, saw a flicker as of burning linen, and three persons in the street smelt the odor of burn- ing woolen or leather, of which there can be no doubt. Now it will be for her to disprove these facts by other evidence. And when the neighbors came in and told her Dr. Burdell is dead, what is her conduct? 'To one she replies, «+ 1'm'so glad, I thought he was murdered.”* ‘To others she said, “*T have a dreadful secret to impart to you, fam the doctor’s wife.” And when before the coro- ner we find the woman wanting counsel, and when at last she does come down to a warm toom with a heavy cape on her shoulders, one watchful eye discovered a little red mark corresponding to one on the neck of the murdered man. Group the circumstances of that week. It com- mences with a quarrel ; it progresses with quar- rels, and it culminates in murder. Note the cir- cumstances of the mnrder; the fifteen mortal wounds on the body ; her conduct before the coro- ner; her refusal to testify when she might have turned the tide of popular indignation from her. I shall arestiy mistake your comprehension if you do not discern the value of the facts in giving a color to the motive, and I shall call upon you to say that the woman, whether wife or mistress of the murdered man, was guilty of the crime. Dr. Francis; Hannah Conlan, the cook; Mrs. Stansbury, the lady to whom Dr. Burdell was Tue Roaxoxe’s Orricers.—The following won daily to py ical errors 4 ten pramidleligge hou goats thay ae ks to leave Norfolk on her trial trip. Viz: Capt. = Hs affect the Poarynd of the sentences Peed ab mare ahaha rn i Tea ‘ pass them over without correction, knowing | ~~ Francis Ke i pececica, | that the reader understands the impossibility me h B pees geal cc lr Si ae nans eth slveniinnnns |G Seam; Patek Andaemntreee sins with the necessary cireumspection. In the pub- rally ie igh of the Navy and Jud 4 ; z . C. nter ; ing the future iinet mie Midshipmen, J. W. Harris, Robert T. Bradford, Share of cases before the Courts ef Taquiry, two. Geo. A. Bigelow, C. Hatfield ; Lieut. Marines, errors crept in which require correction. So we David M. Cohen. republish correctly the sentences erroneously printed. The first was in the Secretary's circu- lar,—corrected. it is as follows - “With dt oF i acter and “fitness for the nae mony as phe volving proof of iunportant speeitic facts and toon. mony merely cumulative, it is not perce. any objection can reasonably be interposed againat Tae Dave’s Orricers.—As some changes were made in the complement of officers of the sloop-of-war Dale, which sailed from Norfolk: Va.,on the 5th instant, for the west coast of Africa, we publish a corrected list of them, as follows: Commander, Wm. McBlair; First Lt. the adoption of thix course of proceeding ** and Executive Officer, J. S. Kenhard; Second The second is in the circular of Judge Adyo- | Lieutenant, T. Lee Walker ; Third do., Hunter eate Carlisle; correctly printed that sentenee | Davidson; Fourth do., A. Boyd Cummings; thereof is as follows, viz: Fifth do. and Master, T. P. Pelot ; Purser, John “II. That in all cases when in the opinion of | 8. Cunningham ; Passed Assistant Surgeon, W the Judge Advocate it may be done with due re. ; Assistan wey gard. consent will be given on the part of the | > ' t Surgeon, R. C. Dean. ® Scrr at Baker’s Istanp.—It seems government, to take depositions.”* Ta The circular of the Judge Advocate should | that the schooner that lately brought the guano Baker's Island was loaded with remarka- also have borne date May the 5th inst., instead from ble ease. This fact is Worthy of note on ac- of the 4th, as printed. Tae Ivvesticatioxs or rae Courts or Ix- ini ritervine'’s memorable re- auiny.—The recent assignment of so able and cs ts entity lonting the | Successful a lawyer as James M. Carlisle, Esq., Seems Gece: The boat is which. the =e to the duty of Preparing the cases on the part be rene rea i eae nl made a tee _— government, hereafter to be tried before — uatil within three inches ot hee gan- ti courts, is eminently just and 3 air" 2 —Surgeon much as without the pease pop pal ee en of policy the “geregate expense of the trials in wees seceted fo, is; Cemberiand, mow relerag question would have heen enormous, and the vegans hima dr ee See ie Judge Advocates of the different Courts would | African Coast Squadron. have been compelled to go to trial without hav- ing their cases so prepared beforehand as to enable them to do justice to the action of the Tar U.S. Bric-or-war Perry is now upon “the ways'’ at the Gosport (Virginia) Navy about to rent his house; John Burchell, the Doc- tor’s boy; Mary Donoho, the chambermaid, who had left a few days before the murder; Dr. Main; Daniel Uliman, lawyer; A. D. Baldwin, do.; E. A. Davis, police officer; and Cyrus C. Herring, the fire safe manufacturer, were then examined for prosecution. Nothing new was elicited. Water Power Company at NIAGARA FALs. The immense water power at Niagara Falls has. fora number of years, attracted the attention of pension men who have visited the spot, which 's regarded all over the world as the scene of one of nature’s most stupendous and sublime works. We perceive that it is now about to be rendered available for manufacturing purposes. The power of the mighty river is to be seized by man’s enter- pe and daring hand and made subservient to his purposes. Its awful force, for centu- ries, is to be harnessed, like a giant enslaved, to its daily task of revolving huge wheels for rollin; mills, machine shops, cotton and woollen facto- ries—and its thunders are to mingle with the din of machinery. A company was formed about three years ago, called the Niagara Falls Water Power fies a with a capital of half a million of dollars, for the af se of bringing into practical use the 7 of the Niagara river at the Falls. The bank of the river above the Falls is low, rising only a few feet above the level of the water, while below the Falls there is a pei pendicular bank 200 feet above the lower water level This its reat facil- ities for the accomplishment of the company’s purposes. They are constructing a canal, com- mencing at a point on the Niagara river about half a mile above the rapids, to be carried toa point about one-fourth of a mile below the Falls, where it will terminate in a basin, from which the water may be discha at pleasure over the eng eres bank, which, as we have said, is eet high. The Company. as originally organized, made some progrecs with the ork At 5 under’a stip- ulation under their charter, they were required to finish it in a given time , and, finding that a larger portion than they antici, of the excavation would be through solid rock, and not having means to employ the requisite force, they sold out to a company having abundant capital, who are Pressing the work forward with all the force that can be employed upon it. The o company are conducted by a board of managers, composed of energetic business men, who are de- termined not to fail in their efforts to complete the work within the stipulated time. ‘The mana- gers, recently elected by the stockholders, are :— S. M. Allen, , Mass. ; Horace H. Day,New- James 3. Green, New Jersey; Alexan- Jate Naval Retiring Board, a failure to dechicy Yard, undergoing a thorough overhauling and would at the same time be a failure to ee the public interest aa involved therein, ‘The igh te the inane Ole fe ose’ wrrated Hay, York, Pa. ; Fisk, Niagara city; the Legisla- | the inmates of that house was one who had cer- | ‘The very domestics will show you how she | reciation of his energy and capacity, the board rr ers, ata meta held ih the city of New York, on the ith inst., elected Capt. Hay super- intendent will secure What the company So much desire—the speedy completion of the work—they may consider it done. York, and the sons of Yorks ramly jertake what are not able to do wel ; and those sons, the Niagara Falls Water, Power Company have se- lected, as manager of construction one of the most energetic and indefatigable —Yerk (Pa.) Gaz. GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Correspondence of The Star. GrorcEetown, May 7, 1857. The most intense anxiety seems to pervade the minds of our citizens in regard to the condition of the upper portions of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Nearly every business man you meet with on thestreet either a multitude of inquiries to make, or some recent report to communicate, in relation to it. All classes seem to be keenly alive | to the importance of the canal to our prosperity, and the almost incalculable amount of injury which anything like a prolonged suspension of navigation upon it at this season of the year would inflict. Since our letter of Tuesday, quite a mul- | titude of reports have reached our city from Dam | No. 5, which furnish some grounds to hope that | the damage is much less than was at first sup- |. Since writing the above, the following items | have come to hand: One gentleman, writing from Williamsport yesterday morning, says the water is still very high, and rising, and that it is im- eg to ascertain the amount of dam done ‘o Dam No. 5 until the water subsides. Another dispatch of the same date, received in our city yesteiday from avery reliable source, states (the author having examined the dam carefully in per- son) that the cribs are not carried away; that nothing is gone except the coping, or top logs, which were spiked on to the cribs. ager wa son, writing from Shepherdstown, says of Dam No. 4, that about sixty feet of the old portion of it are gone, and that he fears the whole of Dam No. 5 has been destroyed. Sowe go. We shall wait itiently, however, until after the water subsides, ir the hope that the amount of damage done is far less than has been anticipated. Most, if not all the cargoes of the barque Wm. Chase and schr. F. Taft, sugar and molasses im- ported by the Messrs. Dodge, is being bonded in warehouse. There is still a strong current setting down by our wharves. The river, however, is not very fall, and is gradually subsiding to its general al- titnde. The flour market continues firm at $6.75, hold- ers however are asking more Wheat—red and white, good qualities, is selling at $1.50a81.62. SrecTarTor. | From the African Squadron. Corresponce of the Star, U.S. Suir St. Lovts, Carer Patmas, March 3, 1857. We left Porto Praya, Isle of St. Jago, on the $Sth of February, and arrived here on the 20th. We were ordered down here in consequence of some difficulties between the colonists and na- tives at this point. When we arrived we found that the natives, who had a little town on the Cape in close proximity to the colonists, had be- come very annoying to the colonists, and the Gov- | ernor told them eat must remove; but they re- fused. Some time in January information came to the Governor that the natives were making ar- rangements for an outbreak and attack on the col- onists. The Governor sent for the chief or head man and questioned him in relation to the matter The chief admitted that it was so, but would rather not answer any more questions about it. In a few days after this interview the Governor issued a proclamation, ordering the chiefs or head men to appear before him, but they did not come. He then seized upon their boats in order to make them come, but they still refused. He then is- sued another order, telling them that if they did not come and have a palaver (or talk) he would burn their towns down. They still refused. The Governor then fired a few rounds ef grape into their towns and set them on fire. The natives retreated into the country, and assembled at a lake about five miles from the Cape. where they commenced fortifying themselves. The Gover- no: then sent a boat, with a six-ponnd field piece and ard men, supposing that if they could en- ter the lake they would drive the natives off; but in this they were disappointed, for the first time the colonists fired the field piece the boat bursted asunder, the field piece sunk to the bottom, and twenty of the thirty men drowned; the others were killed by the natives. The colonists. now numbering only about sixty fighting men and the natives a thousand, becoming alarmed, sent to Monrovia for assistance. Ex-President Roberts and two other commissioners soon came to their relief with one hundred volunteers from Monro- via; but the natives still refused to come in and have a palaver, until the St. Louis arrived, when they immediately sent word that they were ready and willing to come in and have atalk. Capt. Livingston went on shore and met both parties, and after a yood deal of palavering the matter was floally settled to the satisfaction of beth - ties, and ‘a new treaty entered into, by which both wides agree to pay each other for ‘all they damage done. The natives have another town, or land to build a town on, and it is hoped there will be no more difficulties with the colonists in the future. The eee came down here also, but arrived after the difficulty was settled. We both leave here in a day or two, the Dolphin to go down the coast and we to the windward, via Monrovia. We were to have taken the Monrovia volunteers home, but the English man-of-war steamer Heckla came down yesterday to take them up; so that relieves us. “The health of both vessels is good TFS. NOTICE.—PERSONS HAVING IN Their \ possession Books belonging to the Library of the Department of State, will, confer a favor by re- race ea forthwith to the Librarian. may 7-lw f COLUMBIA ENGINE COMPANY, ?} i An adjourned aie meeting of the Compt will be held at the Hall of the Engine House, on DAY EVENING, Ma: 8th, at 72 o'clock. e demands the at- i, WASHINGTON HIGH- —You are hereb; notified that meeting of the G * ( erate i LAN : the regular monthly beid st your Amory, TO-MORRO EVENING, the 7th inst., at 8 o'clock. tuedance is requested. G ASSOCIATION. of the Stockholders will ROW (Thursday) EVENING, Hall of the Medica! College, cor- R at 8 o'clock, in the ner of F and l2th streets. _ may 6.2t* JNO. H. BARTLETT, Sec, ST. PATRICK’S.—A meeting of the Pas- 1 torgand Parishioners of this parish will be held on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 4 o'clock. in the parixh sehool-rooms, corner of F and lth sts to take the first formal step towards the erection of a — ones the mite eae for that purpose te venerat: or, ie ve ev. iam Matthews, D. D. tne deaign of the Church (Goth- ic) is to be seen at the pastors residence. may 6-4t N i KNOW-NOTHING CON VEN- TS tion Re Delegates to the Convention are hereby notified and invi to meet in convention at th embly Rooms, (formerly SOR on Louis- ne, on THURSDAY EVENING, the 7th 8 o’elock, for the purpoe: of nominating for the offices of Collector of Taxes, Register, and Surveyor. WM.H. WARD, may 6-2t Chairmanof Fourth Ward Delegation, PRESIDEN T’S MOUNT- ‘ouare hereby ordered toat- tend the Soguler monthly meeting on next THURS- DAY EVENING, 7th instant, at 8 o’elock. A full attendance of the company is rognentat as siness of importance will be transacted. 3 There will also be a Champagne Drinking out of the Goblet won by Private Wise at the Target Fir- ing on the 3th April. may F. HEADQUARTERS VOLUNTEERS, Ist \ Reo. 3p Baicape, M. D.C., Gas W asitincTon, May 4, 1857, The Brigadier General having, as required by law, Sppointent he hour of 10 0’clock a. m., on the fourth Monday, being the 25th day of this month, as the time, and the usual parade ground, at the City Hall, as the pire or muster for t Scseroe sala f cop 48 year, the eompanies composing the battalions o! this fomitnent willaxcemble at thosad time and place, according to law. T! cers of the regiment will, therefore, accordingjto their rank and position, give the proper notices to their respective commands, _ appear ie Coe on parad above directed. order 0: olone] HICKEY. may 5 i. N. OBER. Adiutant. . F HE UGLIES.—_THE UGLY | hina aoe THIRD GRAND LUB will thei BS EMBLY at Ons Faxiows! Hatt, Navy Yard, tS ls . "pickets FIPEY CEN ap 23-Mayl,2,4,5.6,7* . By order of th (RRANCEMENTS, IANOS FOR RENT AT JOHNF. ELLIS, Piietweon thant loth sts. facies may 7 NEW Mosic THIS Day AT ELLIS'S MUSIC Store. may7 F NS WHOLESALE AND RETALL, AT cl. AUGHLIN & CO.’S, 2) Penn. aventie, be tween 8th and 9th streets, 7 ORTEMONNAIES, Ca CASE: BRUSHES, COMBS, PERFUMERY,MATS, CAGES, &., Rast McLAUGHLIN & CO,’s. ” ma KOW N SUGAR I 12, and 1$ cents; RICE 634; Rio COFFE roe Been TOMA: choice 3 16; resh TEAS at the usual rice. J FOES PRUNES, ENGLISH WALNUTS, SAN NUTS, &c., &c, JOS. W. DAVIS, 3* corner of 9th and E streets. SUMMER MILLINERY.—MISS E. E. Mc- SDONA Rp Nwonldceesect(ulig inform her Sod tat che oe on Salted, Bay & Vel 1e nt of S ~ MER MILEINERY designs. 50, & of new end beautiful, assortment ‘eapolitan, ieee 00, Sas It ery it att is to suit Niagara Falls; and James city. be perceived That our borough has a tative } pee ted, . HOOV: STRON HALL S.PRBER i K EST ASI AS My stock of Ladies and_Gen' M hildrens G: 18. Slippers. E Me tS pe te '$, Healed bottom and Congress Boots, Gent’s Patent Leather | Si 5 LL I tel " TS, ne Os $8 w Quilted Shorr, Py dani tee! (arse borin Strap Shoes, on grand Call Comme Gaiiers and Ox. ualities,, Pod Wood Frame. Iron =f Ths Valices, Hat Boxes, My assortment ae time the largest in this city.and will be sold tow for cash and cas! mg a Ul early at Iron Hall, between 9th and ith streets, Pet cote avenue. s. P. HOOVER. FRYE_AND Ba ALT, for sale at_the R Cir MAH! st gut. of West Falls avenue and Block stree' Baltimore, Md. JRALTIMORE CITY MALT FOR SALE.—The wu recen! tne CIEY . coun ol Wen Falls’ avenue and, Block strect. ti moe bomen tall omati with a large supply of MALT for sale on liberal tern my 6-3m ie FRA EAD. Ww \NTE THE, UNITED STATES AMR FORps ‘Two hundred able ood and likel: iif A Apply at the Mavine. Batracks, Washington City, and at all Marine Stations. 6-2w Balt Sun copy) Tocether with a general assortment of C' HOUSE STATIONERY and BLANK f HEL PROMNO PF 0 eceotato Wee: abe ied “Pay from $11 to $22 per month with hoard acd clothing. Service on land ‘and )PYING PRESS. evel v1 0 Bool wi tigtinee Stationers, nen Penn. avenue. NO AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, Be Ee by ag Ordway, is one of ‘exquisite tone and touch, beautifully carved, fell 9 octares, lis! nt o| Hains & Brothers, New York. A specimen Py nd be relied upon, We offer it atagrent barges to cash, ny rood” endorsed notes, ‘and will Kivo a written guarantee with if ae ‘Also, alway son hand, the in this'city. JOUN F. BLLIS Ere” S06 Pa. avoona tet. th sed tothe may 6 NLA CAL AND MATHEMATICAL ACADEMY, Georcrtown, D. The hoo! recently conducted W. Simpson, West street, near Hij by the Rev. Charies B. Mac * -m. y application is requested, a! of admissions will be limited. Prior to the opening further information tained from the following nam: z O. Z. Muncaster, Es ev. J. W. Major, RST. Cissel. Esq. William Young. Mac kie. may —J. E. CHURCHILL, Portrait Pain- ter, 18 requested to call at No. 212 Penn. ave- nue, where he may hear of something in which he is at no SS SSE ES OUR SECON D-HAND PIANOS STILL UN- sold, and tore, 36 Penn. + aomeasn n nn may S, BOWS, STRINGS, Vighin STRUCTION BOOKs, ab may 6-Iw iron frame, from the celebrated may be ob- RC ELLIE BOSOMS, ALI LINEN FOR 12 Cts; ditto, 123g ‘cts,’ Childrens’ FLATS at . IBSON’S Cheap Cash Store, lw bet. 7th and ath sts pace. QUPERIOR READING LAGER BEER. The subscriber takes this method to inform the eitizens of Washington and vicinity, that he eon- stantly keeps on hand Lauer's superior READING ER BEER, PORTER, and ALE, which he to serve at any time, in Bottles or Casks, to eepers or private families. Also, ICE at all hours, in quantities t _. _may 5 AC. M Iam _ still getting up those inimitable HAND STAMPS forstamping Cards, Envelopes, Circulars, &c. .They are the most convenient article for office and a a ag ye ce the — Thi ay be seen al ‘ans OMPSON's, vanua avenue. GEO. c. HENNING. may 5 St HITE B the WHITE HOU: . season, where he will always beable to furn: bape) rey ae ye iS “ (idee eyelet . c., that the market affo . TICES. Gusiming and Fishing Parties will be provided for ht. Dy 3. Boats to be procured E B. Fishing Tackle and at the Pavilion, may 5-lw EWARD.- away from hi er on Capitol Hill, about thesth t RO MAN SUAVE, nai ROBERT BEALE, copper colored, about 9) years » of m height. lively and leasant in his manners, and of modest He wax well clothed, and belonged to, one of the heirs of the late Nathan Lough’ ae He was marked on the right thumb by a felon. His owner will pay theabove reward for his hens: ver font ind safe lodgment county Jail C., subject to th of the owner. wi Washington He has free relations in this city. a The owner refer to Messrs. Clark & Smith, Attor ney —— of 6th street and Louisiana avenue. ap I WILL GIVE ONE HUNDRED LLARS re for the arrest aud conviction of the thief or thieves who stole from my place of business, on the hight of the 3th April, 1 barre! roll Butter, 2 tubs N York Goshen do.. 2 boxes Cheese, 5 boxes Can- dies; Soap, Codfish, aud other articles. y 2-lw* _BERNARD HAYES. &oc.—We invite pec choice assort- mont of ladies’ and gentlemen's elegant GOLD WATCHES just received, which we can re- commend as perfect timekeepe: Also, a large assortment of CHATALAINS, v FOB, and GUARD of the lat M.W.GALT & BRO,, Jewellers, .av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. W it FTON H RESTAURANT, corner 6th St. Pa, Av., (south side.) P. M. DUBANT (ate of BexteR & Dusaxt) re- spectfully announces that he has purc! in- terest of his former partner in the business, and solicits a continuance of that potroonge which here- totore Nes i so generously bestowed on them. e will spare no padas or expense in maintaining the reputation of his house, and with this determnticne aided by an experience of five years in the business, and the best assistance that can be proeured, he will beable to justify the confidence LL and Tis not in the power of mortals to command success: but [will do more—I'll deserve it.” The entire Establishment has been thoroughly re- paired and renovated, and the stock materially im- cr > Every delicacy the market affords—-OYSTERS, GAME, &c..—will always be kept, and orders at- tended toatalltimes, Gentiemen can be supplied with Meals at all hours. The Bar is furnished with as choice a selection of Liquors as can be produced, and es and experi- enced Bar-tenders and waiters will dispense to cus- tomers every thing desired. Cigars, of the most ap proved brands and finest flavor. constantly on hand. In short, the proprietor intends to leave no means tried to continue his h t ‘ANo-l House of this city.” ict ae x ap 2-2w P. M. DUBANT. TOCK IN THE OLD DOMINION CO. Ss COMPANY, KANAWA COUNTY Vee Subscriptions will be received at the ii — of Chubb Bracken, Sos the romainis ol eo ve com] * 1 ree shares. The capital stock 18 ‘8 100,600 dollars.) of which $70,00) has been subscribed. @ mines are now repared for active operations, and 6 per cent. in- terest will be guaranteed upon the stock now offered poor by the original stockholders, for the period wo years. Particulars i ard to the stock, and its Hilche mmade known Upon application te CHUBH ian? sé. P. DANDRIDGR, Agent. UST RECEIVED A. FULL SURELY OF all kinds of ‘Pring and Summer GOODS nd MILLER ER Yee na . new si le dotted and plain Swiss, Stelin Shaws ane IILLINERY. Also, Domestics of all kinds; all of which it, will be sold, with a very small profit. wi 8. FISHMAN, 35 Seventh st. ap 16-eolm next door to cor. of M st. RIGERATORsS, > 4 R 3 COOLER ee coonnee c and 3 large fresh supply of Hemnekponiey and othsr useful articles, at 490 Seventh st. A call will pay. apa G. FRANCIS. EW GOODS JUST RECEIVED. The subscriber has just received the foliowing eLaler Rates, 1k csk-deell Almonds; je wer Raisins, fresh soft-s! is, Nantz Curranta, Schiedam Schnapps in square uart flasks ant stone juge; Brandies, Wines, and Tia . of superior qualities, assorted flavorings ; Yeast P: ders; Sperm, Adamantine, ‘Tallow Brown Soaps, French Rappee, and M. Starch, Olive Oil, Cartoway Seed English Mustard,’ American do. Spanish Segars, Tobacco, oh Spices, &c., wholesale and retail, approved city Bre: JONAS Pennsylvania avenue, ap 0-tf Natio Eiken by rope north to m fe peopled nagnin; ora imeral prioe will be pard Niairocs OF BASKETS at MeLAver MANY CITIZENS. ENDS OF WM. J. WSOOR BECK ham ae 8 o poet ‘8 place pracet bee tnke Eenenrese for the Office of Cury filled for several years. (COLLECTOR OF TAXES. Cc JAMES F ALIDAY, “Ap 35-tf Sandidate Pot this’ Office COLLECTOR —The frends of JOHN H. BARTLETT respectfully prevent hin ores to the fovorable conswleration of the mets of jee Panene aie aie Joni. posistant gu the Gol 24 r ce duryne the Celectorsiup of Ry J. Roche, the intimate knowledge of the business soquired denne that period, his ability as a clerk and acco: has exempiary character as a citizen, al! point him out to = fellow -aitizons as ap — to fit) with honor to himself and usefulness al, the important and responsible offies of lector. apm Or»? PELLOW’S' HALL. SIGNOR DONETTI’s GREAT PARISIAN TROUPE OF _ Acting Monkeys, Dogs, and Goats, whose wonderful performance. come ‘ correct ti natural drolleries ba cited ate Imiration of the you: old of both Continents, who held the Scprewmey overall ather tus entertainments m Foctapen whole season, and at the Astor Pinos Opera House in New York for 120 Consermens Ne fe = hose recent success throug rine: pal ies of the United States has been unprecedented in the annals of amnsements,—will make their fire: ance in four years in this city in ® series of their Serro-Comic, Melo. Draruatie, and Pantomime Re tations, togetber with Scenes im the Circo or Elreus Performances, On MONDAY EVENING, May lith, and will most post order of this Novel Entertainment will eom nn URES Sreukes Wenteor dieoaage ake, the most amusing and laughter-provoking spectacle ever witnessed. To be su Slack KR. and Equestrian Performances, grand Military Sper zhter-exeiting Melo-Dramatic R tations, mirth-provoking Hegre ene <p (with mag: ppropriate costumes) never yer Te oer eden "haar whack wikbe ponsala DONETTI’S KALEIDESCOPICAL VIEWS, m, Macic CHANGES. The whole to conclude with the grand ascension of | DOG JOHN BULL - es Be PP ase: explosion of Fire Works. my 7-t GRAND staan 4 ° NATIONAL MUSICAL ASSOCIATION, At the Smithsonian Institution, Sul give a Grand Closing Concert on 'T' > consisting of CHOR and GEMS. from the Cantata of the * Haymakers” by Prof. Gov P. Root. Fike Concert will be under the direction of Mr Georce F. Root, (who will proside at the Pinno Forte on the voecasion,) assisted by Mesars. Loomis ERKINS. = of distinguished Singers from the vari ons States of the Unton will assist im the perform ances, and form a prominent foatnre im the Coneert. Tickets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS: to be bad at the principal Music Stores and of witlicors of tie Convention. ct Concert to commence at 8 o"clock. RDWAY’S ETHIOPIAN MEL, Tue Peorie. ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, For Five Nights only, commencing Monday, May 4. The original eS i FOL management of Joux P. Oxpway, Hall, Boston, (where they have performed for the t eight years.) will during the eniargeme utifying of their Hall, visit the Principal ern and Western Cities, and give FIV CERTS in Washington, commencing as al i troducing new Ethiopian Melodies—Burlesque Comique—Operatic Gems—R epresentations of Sou thern Darkies Life, and selections from popular pie ces. See Small Bills. Tickets 235 Cents. Doors open at 7, to at 1, before 8. may 6 2 NGESFOR commence may 4-5 LOST AND FOUND. REWARD.—Strayed or stolen, « - May 5, from the neight hood behind No. W8 on 43 street, betw: Eand F street, Island, s BLACK COV about Sor 4 years oid, small, with short | tail, full white udder with black dugs, white on the forenead a white triangular spc wards; flat head, without horns; a s white spot on the hind part of the back, and'a litile white at the hind legs % t a JOHN FANKOP. may 7 2t* No. 198 436 st., bet. E TRAYED AWAY—On Wednesday. Apr! 2th, Ss a dark brown HORSE, about 14 hands high, between 6 and 9 years of age. marked with gear, fall mane and tail, one fore foot and one hind foot white, and his back bone can be seen in three different pinces. Any one leaving informats of said horse at this office will be suitably rewarded. may 6-20" i OST OR STO Posse: the Hon. Francis 8. Edwards, at the Washinc- ton House in the city of Washington, on_or shout the 10th day of February, 1857. LAND WARRANT No. 51,233, dated December 2sth, 1858. Said Werrant wasissued to Ezra Reed, under the act of March, 1855. Al! persons are hereby tioned acainst ne gotiating said Warrant as pr: ings have been in stituted by the holder, Ezra Reed, to cancel the same. ap S-4w EZRA REFD. WANTS. SITUATION WANTED by a Colored Woman. 2 as Ladies” Maid or Nurse, to travel or go to Ue Springs. Application to be made at the Star Office. i) WANTED TO HIRE.—Two likely GIRLS, (Slaves }ono 19 years of ag: 15. Apply to Mr. O. E. street and Penn. avenue. ANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A Good WASHER and IRONER, and to «: in Cooking. Must come well recommended. Apply st Eldorado House, Penn. avenue, betwern 3d and 434 streets. may 7 2t* want D.—An active YOUNG MAN, i7or 8 years of age, witha fair English education, os Salesman in a retail store. References re Apply to GEO. H. COCHR may 7-tf ANT e 5 the vs her P. HAZARD, corner inh may 7-3t” young or middie aged to do gencral House- we preferred. Apply te Drugeist, corner 4th street may ANTED TO HIRE COLORED WO. work ina small family ROBERT A. PAYN snd Mass. avenne. ANTED.—A German or Irish GIRL to Cook ina smal family, sbout one mile from the city limits. Inquire of SOHN B. WARD, © street, be tween Ist and 2d. may 6-3 WaAdTED TO —A comfortably farnished 1 COUNTRY RESIDENCE and STAB! within a few mules of the city, for the sur months, for which a fair rent wi.l be pad, av Praper’ carefully preserved. Address Box &3, 10 t ‘erms, &c. mnny 6-20" WANTED—a YOUNG MAN, asa Salesman in 8 Dry Goods Store. One that has some know! edge of the business prefered. Address imme ‘iitely to Box 104, City Post Office. may 6-4" ANTED—A small HOUSE, or four UNFUR WAITER RooN ERS Eonar NY RSE. (Negro.) Apply toR. S. T.. Stat Office. may 5-3 ANTED.—A MAN caple of taking charge of & large ry. He must bea good milker understand the care management of cows. must also bring good reference. Also... MAN to Milk and Work ina Stable. Ap py, at Locust Hill Farm, 7th street road. near 1° rat Toll-gat may 5 3° ANTED—At J. H. GIBBS’S Hair Dressine sstablish Willards’ Hotel, a good JOUR NEYMAN BARBER. None tute hrs cart workman need apply. may 4-4" ANTED TO HIRE—F f years, s Were fe DWELLING HOUSE. Fink Stems tre Naren, en o > pildren. d Box No. Sis. City Bast Orfice. ia ‘may oiw ANTED.—A couvenient HOUSE. Rent about $30. ag from Penn. avenue. > ad dressed Box 3i3, Post Office, with location and rents will meet attention. ap 22-tf EWERY MEN WANTED.—Three gov! BiuREWER? HANDS, to win reguint Fork good wages w, " q jeny mm by applying to GEO: STOREY, Mannger for Mt Jos. Davison, at the Washington Brewery, ‘Washing: ap ton, D.C. W. NTED TO REN T.—A FURNISHED OUST, aining & parlor and room two bedrooms, and t ns "s rooms, and & nvr p= To be genteel in its ap; 5 t, and withinconvenient the t ments. Address a note to Box No. 20, Star ‘ Dumber rand BOARDING. OAR G.—One pf - ith ao ty HEeY Bite tached, and lighted with gas, torms.! ‘Aten ees ante ens treet RODS aks good sized single CHAMBER. cuitatte for a jormile gle person. BOARD if desired, or MEAL Served private. Apply at 468 10th street, between D) and B. my 560" BSARBING— With large and PLEASAN ROOMS, at the southeast corner of sth an Seats Se the won ofsn eet M&S 8475S, AT HER BOARDING HOUSE, on @ Avenue and Sth street. hee ments eee ae throughout day, and ings = ENS—PENS—| receiv steam 1p ae " aay ee weet Ce STEEL ENS. My BANK PEN ims ho equal, 2 FERGUSON, 7th 8 y r@ for yours” may UTH NO AID IN TELLING, aoa afta tre tgs yz aia :