Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1857, Page 3

a LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Boarp or Atpemwen.—An adjourned meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held yesterday af- ternoon, the President, Robert Clark, in the Chair. Bills were read and referred : —— cer- tain privileges to Lusby & West, in Grinder and Charles Lyons; one for grading and ‘ing Twentieth street trom H street north to the boun- dary of the city; one provides for trimming and F 4 ing Twenty-second street west, from Penn- ivania avenne to F street north; one authorizing the curbetone to be set and the footway paved on the west front of square No. 287. A bill to grade and gravel Ohio avenue, be- ow and ‘Thirteenth streets, was taken up passed ‘The Chair read a communication from Wm. J. Donoho, the tax clerk. in response to the latecom- munication of the city collector, in which he quotes the as of communieation pérso- nal to himself, and upon the law points involved; and claims that the collector bas himself been remiss in official duty in these ts. The communication was referred to the special committee to whom the communication of the collector had been referred. Mr. Moore presented the petition of H. M. Rice and others for the grading and graveling of K st north, from Third street west to Boundary street; Jeferred to improvements committee. . Mr. Moore, on leave. introduced a bill for the improvement of New York avenue, from Fist to Seventh street west ; eae The Board then took up the ition of Wm. B Aiken, for remitting a fine, which had been re- ferred to the claims committee on the 4th day of. A“ ; and after some discussion the fine was re- mitted Mr. Evans. from the improvements committee, rej back a bill for the improvement of I street north, from Third, west. to North Capitol street; passed ‘The Board took up a resolution directing the Seeretary to return to the Mayor the communica tion in relation to the nomination of police magis- trates; indefinitely post A bill regulating the weight of hay, &c., and the measurement of grain, &c.; was also post- poned ‘The bill amendatory of an act in relation to pub- lic schools was lost. A bil! to change and open alleys in the various iP nd pened presented a bill in lien of one whic’ the lower Board, for the relief of Wim. P. Shedd; passed A bill providing for the lice officers; was indefinite! tponed. A resolution requiring the’ bids of successful bidders for paving, grading and curbing the streets of Washington to be published was passed. Petition of Robert Devereu for the remission of | band a little bund tine was read and indefinitely ned. A bill to tax the hucksters of the northern | Kehan. market for the use of gas at their several stands was laid on the table. A bill to amend an act was rejected. A biil for the erection of 2 regulating the markets payment of special po- | en GuENwoop Cemetery.—This cemetery is sit- uated about half a mile beyond North Boundary street, in a direct line north, and in continuation . of North Capitol street. The whole amount of ground owned by the proprietors is ninety aczes of which ¢! acres are now im “4 ment. At the entrance stands a beautiful Grecian Lodge, erected at 2 cost of $5,000, through which the visitor On entering the gr 5 its front is appropriately embellished with figures rey rg tence, Love. Faith and Time. igh fence surrounds the entire. nds, which = in srmcengtnge rrr: pai iy adapted to itpose for w! t we been set apart. Within the nds are = tifully and inge- winding walks of suitable width, and finely gravelled, to an extent of four | miles. These walks are lined with evergreen cedar, while a natural growth of oak and chest- nut overhangs, giving a sweet and raral quiet to the whole scene. A mansoleum has been built of ranite, with a tasteful marble front, at acost of Sio,a0 and of sufficient size to contain one hun- dred coffins. On the thirty acres now in use some $60,000 have been expended. ‘The number of lots laid out is 2,53, which. av- eraging at 83 each, which is a fair estimate of the large and small lots, would give room for inter- ments fo the amount of $20, The manner of laying off the lots is a good one, and should be jopted in all our public cemeteries. A space of two feet is left between all the lots for walks, as | in the case in Greenwood Cemetery, in New York, Say the plan of which Glenwood Cemetery is id ont. In addition to the ——— of the grounds above — the ‘Strangers’ L.ot,’? Leyhed ml rpose a space is reserved, is capable ot ig he intrascaes to the amount of 900 more The Lodge at the entrance cost the company the sum of $5,000. The Cemetery has been open since August, 1954, during which time upwards of 400 dead bod- ies have been deposited within its enclosures. ‘The distance of this rural Cemetery from the business portion of the city—one mile and a balf— secures for it that serene quietude, wanting which any burial ground, however beautiful, hasa pain- ful air of unfitness. nionsly laid ont with Tue DisinterRred INPant.—Yesterday after- noon, Coroner Woodward summoned a jury to inquire into the cause of the death of the child Whose disinterment was mentioned in yesterday’s Star. Various witnesses were examined, but nothing was proved upon the unhappy mother but ex- treme poverty, which had compelled her to deny her babe the usual rites of sepulture. The mother was examined by the jury, and her appearance and touching story le a deep impression. She was emaciated; had evidently been nop ai 3 from sickness; was very poorly clad, and had fn her fe; containing bread enough for Her name ts Catharine Her husband is a poor laboring man. The child was taken sick suddenly, and was hoarse, and the mother was advised to get some cough syrup. which she did, and adminis- tered it the child on going to bed. When she asmall child’s breakfast. Public sclool house | awoke she attempted. to suckle her babe and in the Third District. and for other purposes, was | found it cold; it was dead. debated and laid on the table. A bill to re-establish the Board of Health was read and discussed at some length by Messrs. Miller, Busey, Smith, Houston, and others. The Jill calls for the re-enacting of the old health faw and the repeal of the existing law of the Cor- poration in relation to the Board of Liealth. Mr. Miller objected in decided terms to its sage, saying that if it vetoed by the Mayor. Mr. Busey asked the gentleman if he was the exponent of the Mayor in the matter ; if the Mayor had informed bim that he was yoing (o veto the bill. He was surprised that the gentleman should pas- passed it would instantly be undertake to retard the legislation of the Board | They then mai by threatening a veto Mr. Miller had uot said a word to the Mayor in relation to the matter, but the Mayor would, he felt convinced, pass a decided veto on the bill. The bill was passed j The Chair read a communication from George Mattingly, Esq., to the Mayor of Washington and the two Boards of the Corporation Councils, inviting them to attend, at his expense, an excur- sion to Ashland, Va., on Tuesday next, the 19th dastant, whieh was unanimously accepted. Mr. Houston said that he was so much gratified with the invitation that, if it was not out of order | he would move a vote of thanks to Mr. M. for his } genevous solicitation, and the interest evinced by | the invitation towards the Corporation fathers. Mr. Dove, on leave, introdneed a bill for the re- Nef of John James & Son; passed Mr. Evans, on leave, offered a bill levying a tax on the stands in the Northern Market, for fhe use of gas; referred to police committee. Mr. Evans also introduced a bill authorizing an appropriation of $70, for the payment of the rent of the rooms used by the Commissioners of the several Wards, at each annual election; passed. Mr. Pearson, from the claims committee, to Leon referred, asked leave to be dis- the farther consideration of the pe- of J. G. Weaver, for the remission of tine; ed titie disebar, And then the Board ad. merned HlonticuLTURaL Society.—A meeting of the standing committee on exhibitions of the Horti- | enttural Society was held last night, at the store | of Mr. Saul, corner of Seveuth and H_ streets, to make arran ents for the coming anmual exbi- tion of that ety. The meeting came to order, Mr. John Watt in the chair. After some conversation ju relation to the affairs of the Society, the committee fixed for the coming exhibition the 2d of June, to continue for three d. Ou motion, a committee was apy arrangements for the coming exhibibition ; and the Chair designated Messrs E. O’Brian, Thomas Speace, and J. B. Turton, as a commit- tee to serve in that capacity. Some debate arose in relation to the appoint- meut of judges of the exbibition—several gentle- men claiming, for various reasons, that t should be appointed from abroad ; others object- ing, that it would be paying but a sorry compli- at to the gardeners of Washington to go out of District in the appointment of judges. One member expressed the hope that the Presi- «lent would see that the appointment of judges was propel and judiciously made; all the trou- bie that had arisen at the former exhibition hav- ing been in comsequence of the failure of the judges to do their duty properly. On motion, the Chair was authorized to open a warrespondence with efficient gardeners at Phila- <deiphia and Baltimore or other points, at the dis- «tion of the Chair. for the purpose of obtaining judges fer the exhibition. After which the com- wmittee went into a general discussion relating to the interests of the Society. inted to make Tue Rivra.—A strong northwest wind is pre- vailing, and the water is unusually low The shad gillers have all come up the river, and suspended business for the present. Shad are get- ting very searee The Whirlwind sailed from Magrnder & Stone’s wharf yesterday on her homeward yoy The Carlton discharged at same wharf 1,000 bbls. ce- ment for Capt. Meigs, to be used at the Capitol works. and then left for Georgetown to discharge the rest of ber cargo at that \ sab Less fish arrived at the andria wharf yes- terday than at any previous day this seasoi about 2,500 stad came up the river. The * F brought to Washington 16 tubs. Messrs. Bird & Milbarn, of Washington. took 1,900 shad from Stony Point landings. No herring to be quoted Yesterday morning. The nominal price for shad was S10, at night #13 was demanded per hundred. This morning the nominal price was $10, and af- rerwards some few hundred were taken at 811. No arrivals of river craft or sea vessels this morning. The Thos. Collyer left at 9 o’elock for ndria. to take aselect party of ladies and u from that city on an exeursion to the ite House We have the gratifying intelligence of the con- valescenee of the proprietor of Mount Vernon, who has Leen dangerously afflicted with bilious leurisy. On Sunday last bis physicians, Messrs. Lippest of Washington, and Lloyd of Virginia, die=paired of bis life Unitzp States Potice Reports — Before Justice Donn. —A man, named Hiram Deeker, was arrested yesterday by Officer Parham, under & charge of picking, or attempting to pick, the pocket of 2 man named Wm. Curran. It appeared that the prosecutor and the defendant were at the bowling saloon of Herman G. Lo ch, Seventh st., the Island ; Curran, either from fatigue of roli- ing the balls, drinking brandy schnapps, or from the exeessive heat of the weather, was repost ou the green adjoining, when the defendant, thinking that it was a good time to effect a fair «livixion of the contents of the pocket ef Curran, tuade several efforts at the deposits, but was un- “uceessful ; he being watched by the prosecutor, sad also by a Mrs. Endernier, who had her eye om Lis mx ts. After examination he was cormmitted to jail Rear Estate Oprrations.—A. Green, Anc- Noneer, sold yesterday Part of lot No. 15, in square No. 265, to Geo. W. Mii 1. at 10 cents per square foot. in square 494, to Dr. Lindsley, foot square S5,to W. Maggarty, at Hy foot to Wm. B. Todd Esq., 1, in square 77 at 16% cents pert square foot Lot No. 14, in square 2, to James Ray, at 7% cents per foot. Lots No. 12 and 13, in 5 hg *9, to Wm. B. Show, at 6 cents per square foot Lot No. 1, in square 51, to J. E. Reside, at 7 ©epts per uae foot. Lot No. 3, in square 100, to J. E. Reeside at 634 ets per square foot. Lot No. 16, iu square 126, to J. C. Broemele, at S64 cents per square foot Barcains —See the advertisement of Mr. H. Semken in another column. We understand that he desires to reduce bis stock of tine Watches, Jewelry and Plated Ware; and have been assured that bis prices are exceedingly low. Those in Want of any article in his ae should convince Memseives of this fact | aii « perc She waked up her husband and told him, and he said they were too poor to have it buried as it should be, and proposed to take the child before the people began to crowd in upon them, and bury it, and not having money to purchase a cof- fin, they broke up an old cradle and buried the child in that outside St. Matthew's burial ground. The child was near three weeks old To the question of the Coroner—*: Why did'nt you apply to the Corporation to bury the child ?”* She replied ‘* We wanted to hide our poverty as long as we could.”’ The jury empedei a § made up a simall sum of moncy for her present help, and dismissed her. le up a verdict in accordance with the facts. Centre Marxet, this pleasant morning pre- sented a lively, cheerful aspect, and the attend- ance, as usual on Saturday, was large. Piices were as follows Beef, per Ib. 10120 | Dried Apples pk. $1 Pork a 12}|Corn, pr bush.... 90 Mutton ++++2 12a15}Corn,ear, pr bush. 50 aes gg 251.50} a Pr bush &2 Sausage, pr R re, pr bush 55 iF pe = i Outs au 65 Veal...00 +» 15alS|Meal .. 95 Calves heads,each —_ 25] Shorts ..... 30 Bacon... T5al6)Shipstutfs . 40875 Shoulders . 12 | Roll butter 3la37 Breast pieces . 14a16) Phil’a print . 40 Dried beef. + 1$a16|Eggs, per doz. 16a18 Chickens, pr pair. 75) Lettuce, pr hea dal2 Red terrapin, each,25a75/S, nage peck 37 Corned salmon... 15) Kale, pr pk....... 25 Turkeys......$1.75a2.25| Asparagus, bunch all Herring, per doz.. 20431;Onions, bunch... 3 Psi woe enapre trish potatoes, pk. Clams, per panko 37a57 | Tomatoes. doz... 50| Bermuda Potatoes — $1 €1|Lemons, per doz.. 12a25 Sweet potatoes, pk — $1! Cabbage sprtx, pk Bre Apples, peck...... $1|Radishes, bunch. 346 in the tish market, the supply was as plentiful as could be expected thus fate inan unfavorable season. Large rock selling at $1.50ag2 each ; small rock and perch, 37c. per bunch; sturgeon, each, $1.50, pieces, 25450e.; shad 25u37e. per pair; unch, Isa2ve. At the wharves fish are very scaree, and the rices as we quoted on Thursday—shad, per 100, un: herring, per 1,000, S10aS16 50. + 25a37 Curiosity IN THE SreamBoat Way.—The Baltimore Sun notes the arrival in that harbor, on Thursday, of a little steamboat from Philadel- phia, whieh excited much curios ity. She isa peopelicr of one and a half horse power, thirty- ve feet long and six feet beem, and draws but two feet water. The greatest curiosity aleout her is the engine, built on an entirely new plan, most compact in its form, aud working with the regu- larity of clock-work. The Sun says: ‘* Phe whole aifair was built fora gentleman of Washington, we are told—a nephew of P: Buchanan. She left Philadelphia with Mr d- ner, Jacob Shubert und another at 6 o'clock on Monday evening, coming through the canal, and crossing the bay during the stroug southeaster of Wednesday —the highest speed attained was seven mites an hour. Much time was lost on the way from various causes. She burns wood and can carry but a smail amount of fuel, consequentl: has to find a harbor frequently in order to obtain fuel. She is ealled the Atherton.’? She started yesterday afternoon on her trip to Washington.”* Tur New Asyium—The joint committee of the Boards of Aldermen and Common Council, having under consideration the pian fora new asylum building, met last evening, and agreed to report the plan of Mr. Charles Haskins, and rec- ommend its adoption by the two Boaids. The entire length, by this plan, will be over 130 feet, extending horth and south, with acentre buildi and portico fronting west, Sagi ean 43 fe beyond the line of the wings. The building is to be entirely fire-proof, arched floors and fron stair- ways. and calculated to accommodate 240 inmates. ‘The estimated cost is about 235,000, and the beauty, compactness and means of ventilation of a building built upon this plan, will probably induce its immediate adoption by the Boards. Should it be adopted. we learn that the advert’ se- ments for proposals will be published next week. ‘Tue Second Exuisition of the Sunday School connected with the First Baptist Church, Tenth street, passed off last evening, in a gratifying manner, to several hundreds of persons. Among the most prominent pieces were—a duet sung by Miss Porsons and Miss Marion Brown; a b - by Miss Mary and Miss Marion Brown, uted with much feeling; and the beautiful an entitled ‘The Sunday School Army! sang by Master Walter Clarke, a lad about five years of age ‘The orator of the occasion was ‘Thomas Edwin Brown, who delivered the beautiful poem, ‘‘Ab- solom..” After various other pieces the exhibition was concluded by singing the doxology. MaRRIaGe.—An interesting marriagecetemony came off at the Fourth Presbyterian church on Ninth street, on the afternoon of Thursday last, the principals being Mr. Henry D. Morgan, son of Wm. Morgan, Esq., and Miss Eliza Jane De Camp, daughter of Sidney De Camp, Esq., all of this city, The ceremony was brsaed by the Rev. Jobn C. Smith, pastor of the Fourth Pres- byterian church, in the presence of a large gath- ering of relations and friends. ‘The parties were dressed in appropriate traveling costume, and shortly after the knot was tied, took their oer ture in the evening train of cars for New York. Frre.—Between § and 9 o'clock this morning, a woodshed, owned by Mr. Cripps, in the rear of Green's row, on E, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, took fire from some ashes which had been | deposited there, aud was burned. It eaused con- siderable alarm in the vicinity, but the d: done was not great. The firemen were promptly on the spot, and rendered such service as was necessary. IxcENDIARY ATTEMPT.—About 11 o’clock last bight, an attempt was made to fire a row of frame houses on Twentieth street, between M and N. It was discovered and wines before much was done. The houses betonged to Mr. Rutherford. Under Sheet where the fire was seen a mineral water le was found, which had contained turpentine or camphine oil. Carvsi’s Saloon was just comfortably filled last night, and the enjoyment to brett hanced better unity to witness t! pices oe of the childyen. Where in the world does Mr. Carasi mai ind so many beautifal children as are seen at bis May Balls? Jt’s a standing puzzle to us. Heattu or tue Ciry.—During the month of April there were only 47 deaths in Washington. Of these not one was by disease known to be con- tagious. Ayes—5 years and under, 13; 5 to 10, 0; 10 to 20,2; 20 to 40, 14; 40 to 60, 9; 6U to 40, 8; over ca, 1-4 7 ‘Ts Catnorte CLercy.—Archbishop Kenrick, of the Catholic Churéh’, has ofdered a Djocesan Syhod of the Catholic cle: en of his Diocese eee tan ates parece cae une, to wl wi iS ate entitled to attend. ‘The temporal affairs of the Church.are to come up for due beration. Don’t Forort that the American Hook and Ladder Company give their great down-river Ex- cursion on Thursday, the 2ist instant. Warcn Retorns.—Nancy Buchanan, colored, disorderly; workhouse 60 days. Polly Buehan- an,do.; do. Daniel Digges, eclored, drunk in the street; workbouse 30 =. Catharine Ben- nett, colored, drank and disorderly; fine and costs, $2.06. CUNNINGHAM Tariat, and Daiton Divoree Case at Shillington’s. The Police Gazette is the only paper containing full reports of the above cases; you will also tindat Mr. Shillington’s Book-store, the New ¥ er, Graham’s Jilustrated Magazine, and ‘ork Journal for Sune. It pie’ ies aate nites SERCO Tur ArratR BETWEEN THE City CoLLEcToR AND THE Corporation Tax CLEeRk.—To the Pub- dre,—Having noticed an article published in 9 paper called the “American Organ,” over the signature of John M. McCaila, in wh he attempts to shit the Tesponsibility of his official corruption aud degrada- tion upon me. Tdeem it due to the public to make the toflowing statement : ; On the worniag, of the 6th inst.,on entering my room in the City Hall, 1 noticed that the city tax- book, trom which I was making a copy, been ab- stracted. I went to the door of the Collector. and found that it was securely locked. I then lett the ating aud upon my return about half an hour al- terward, to my surprise the book had been returned, and two others, which were lying upon my desk when 1 left, tind been taken away. This singular transae- tion necessarily aroused my suspicion that some un- ortly afterwards: ito my room i iu My posses - desired it ? in the tirst piace, told e accounts from the day 3 Mumediately ‘ocating, he replied that he did’ not know for what sf tg a ector wanted them. Sometine. after he had taken the book I went to the othce of the Collector, and told him that it was important that I should have the books in my room, to enable me to proceed with my work, and that if the con tee wanted to make any exammation, it was pi that it should be done in my room, where acces: could be had-to the back volunies. He said to me, in an abrupt and iidignant manner, that they were his roper nd that F could not have them, and if 1 ook thein out of his room T should haye todo so by superior force; at the same time grabbi fire tongs, he came like a roaring bull, and to lay advised 1 lo keep cool, ithe did he would not survive to strike another man. ‘This appeal to him, with some other slight demonstration on. my part, someweat intimidated the gallant General. 1 then retired from the room. Attached to his ecard the repr tolag | affidavit np- pears, signed by J. Hepburn and Jno. B. Wheeler: ** The next day, perhaps, ® citizen who had seen r. Jetterson’s advertisement in the Intelligencer, called at the Collector’s offices to inquire into ie matter, when they conducted him into the Tax Clerk's room, where the tax books were temporarily deposited, to show the correctness of the advertise- ment. ‘To their surprise they found analteration had been made in the tax book, by pretixing the letter S to the number of the lot, making a radical the record, it then reading square 315, $ 10, ing used to indicate subdivision, whereas without it, it would indicate the original Jot. They called on the Tax Clerk to state how or by whi the altern- tion had been made, when he acknowledged he had done it himsell after Mr. Tepes mlvertise- ment appeared. + Hepscrs, Jxo. B. WHEELER. Subsoribed and sworn to before me. Mth day of May, 1057. HeNavtor, J.P. AILT have to say in relation to this affidavit is, that the same day the publication of Mr. Jeflerson ap. peared, I referred to the books and found that there was an error which had existed for some years, and on ascertaining how and when it occurred, L imime- diately made the correction. In conclusion, 1 will further say that I ask no favors of General McCalla or any of his political fol- lowers—his many public acts are too fresh in the minds of our citizens to need any comment from me, and with sueh I leave him. May 15. Ws. J. Doxonoo. Tuz New Roman Catuoric Cuvrch—Tue MEETING on SuNDay.—A very large and interesting meeting was held at the school-rooms adjacent to St, Patrick's Church, at 5 o'clock, on Sunday after- noon, Mr. Francis Mohun was called to the Chair, and Messrs. H. B. Sweeny and Win. H. Ward appointed secretaries. On motion of R. H. Clarke Exsq., it was ordered that a conunittee of five should be appointed to car- ry out the purposes of the meeting, when the Chair appointed Messrs. R. M- Clarke, Dr. A. Semuines, G. Savage, ennis,and J. F. Coyle, who, ina brief time, presented the following report and resolutions, which were received and adopted, Vhereas, our late Mang Sagrs eey the very Rey Dr, Williarn Matthews, has left to the parish a iarge and beautiful site fora church, and every day’s ex- perience more clearly proves the necessity of in- crensed chureh aeeommodat and Leon ther, we fay Kev. Archbishop, to erect a church that will historic geandeur of our hed progress in Uns free Wile, at the same tire, it will be in keeping with the well-sustained efforts ofthe whole country to adorn our Federal Metropolis : Be tt resolved,—ist. That the present is a propi tious time to beyin our efforts for the new church, and we freely, one and all, collectively and individu ally, pledge ourselves to nd the undertaking to the best of our power, by our mosey and by our intlu- enee—contributing ourselves, and soliciting ad en- courngiug all to contribute. 2d. That in the circumstances alluded to in which We now stand, it ts necessary and expedient to pare fur the erection ofa large aud beautiful G church; that the desir submitted, g1 jenernl satisfact be size aud style at Louis L archit requested to present, an accurate estimate of the cost of ere to enable us to determue tanully in relat us for this populous And whereas, fur mn of our most to the de sign. Ki. ‘That, in the mean time, it is necessary to begin at once the indispensable work of providiig funds : and, for that purpose, having entire confidence in the zealand energy of our Pastors, under the guidance of our Most Rey. Archbishop, w respecttully auvite the reverend pas 5 the parish to open this very day, & subseri 1 list; and a commuttee of lay gen- tlemen be appointed to aid them in collecting in the parish and erty of Washington, | 4th. That a permanent committee of three be ap- pointed, whose business it shall be to receive ail the moneys collected, deposit thei in benk, and publish a quarterly statement of receipts and expenditures. Stn And that these resolutions be published in ali the city papers, and in the Baltimore Catholic Mir- ror. Respecttully submitted, The resolutions were unanim on motion of Win. H. Ward, E: Kesolved, That t Rev. Messrs. O'Toole and Boyle and Mr. F. un, Chairman of this meeting, be directed to appoint the committees called for in the resolutions, one for the purpose of aiding in colleet- ing funds, the other asa permanent Auditing Com- mittee. Subseriptions amounting to $7,136.65 were then re- ceived ; i the meeting adjourned ima pe and hopeful spirit, to meet again at the call of the Pastor. H. B. Sweeny, tc F. Monun, Chairman. Wot. H, Wann, Secretaries. The following gentlemen have since been appoint- ed to the committees ; Auditing Committee—Messrs. H. B. Sweeny, John Marron, and W. BE. Stubbs. - Collecting Committee—Moessrs. Edward E458. p toa Francis Motun, John F. E. C. Dyer, George Savage, Gregory Goddard Br Red. Semon oe, oe a Jones, Val. Harlaagh, P. O'Dounoghue, John’ P: Elis, John McDersmot, John F. Ennis, Richard tH. Clarke, Richart Lay. Thomas Stephens, P. Gallant, Tait ously adopted ; and, - It Was mms, Ward, H. Donohoe, Thomas Holden, Philip be increased, if necessary, and the or holding of one of the Subseript be guarantee of appomiment ou the Cc ri Lyon’s Magnetic Pow ver, for the extermination of Bedbugs, Cockroaches, Moths, Ants, and Mos- uitoes. Also, Pijls for the destruction of Rats and Mice, for sale, wholesale and retail, at Shillington’s, Odeon Buildiv er of 4/4 street at Pennsyl vanea avenue uw EXPERIENCE 1s the best evidence of Madame Mownt’s Consumption Destroyer. Mrs. Mount—Madam: Iam happy to inform you the terrible cough and cold under’ whieh I labored, has been entirely cured and eradicated by the use of one bottle of your medicine. And I can with confi- eer recomiuend di to everybody piitering with col ‘3 consuinption. + MAAN, —— 5 ‘0. 186 Chesnut street, Philad. I have used in my family Mrs. Mount’s Consump- tion Destroyer, and can testify to its efficacy in case of severe oad. It is equal, if not superior, to any remedies of the kind I have ever used for sucha purpose. Rev. James Ross. ‘This ja to certify that I was well acquainted with Mrs. Mount while she was suffering with the con- sumption, know this Syrup to be the remedy that effected her cure. Rev. James Hanson. pon enidenes; G street, between Mth and 12th, 4th, in the CPt rg John c. In on ‘Thursday ae it orien tharch rey AMP, eldest daughter of Sidney De- Cam all of this sit A Bi Pe * Outthe anstan! by ev. vara iaguire, EN A.CRON ELL, Esq. Louw Bisscurt o> Ni MARY E.CLU EA anghict i Charles B. ‘ay, Esq., of Washington, muttee, No. ma MARRIED, sity, on Thi aft D vA. ‘ 1 DIED, On the 13th satan, GEO. B. McK NIGHT, Sur- + in the 65th year of his age. astatian maraine? teottle tentans ete slélocks Pete nf in the 23d year of his The trict family are fully invited to attend hus fi from oF ce on th, street, betwi and Q streets, No. 165, on To- taortow (Sunday) evenings the 16th, at 3 ‘clock. * 1CH AND BEAUTIFUL i és mae DRESS balay ie received another very some sede e ROBES ; rich setiny platdy sist hgurod 4 assortment of and Summer SILKS from roents to $1.00 sik to 133 LoL meine aera Robed LAWNS, at 12%e., With.» large assortment of all kinds of general staple Goods of the best cinss. COLLEY & SEARS, may 12-¢03t 523 7th st. J doors north Pa. av, — . 2a Ste eR ER HRT Sr aR NS NRE TIT A I i . ee Ye Oe ee ee ere aay NNO eR Aaa RET S O a ____ AUCTION SALEs. A. GREEN, Aucti FHouseu LD AND Ki AS TURE AT AUCTION. —On EURNI- . i 5 on the G street, tto corner street the Fursiturg in the house, vig met al jureaus, pier, breakfast, and other Clock. dressing ther Looki lasses Feather Beds and Bedding © = sttacio cad hair nape ors Chek ne-seat, large eas: o' Chingy Gitas, and Crockery Ware, gold-band ‘Tea- Lounge, Girandoles, Window Binds, and Lamps “arpets, oth: 3 NGI kot oro Ritenen Rewas Terms: All snms under amount a credit of i0 and 90 days for notes gs tistacto- tily endorsed, bearing interest. may 16-d A. GREEN A THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, contain- ang it rooms and a large cellar, situnted on Olio avenue. between 4th and 15th streets, | eg einge tenant the rent will be made moderate. Inquire next door, 1 uisites. cash; over that OR SALE—At a bargain, and on very easy terms, a TRACT OF LAND, suitable for dairy farm, or other purposes, aud within Smiles of Washington city. For particulars apply at No. 512 (éd story) 7th street. my iit POLLARD WEBB. Hese AND LOT FOR SALE.—A BRICK HOUSE, two stories high, with basement, con- taining seven rooms, situated on Penn. avenue, be- tween 2ist and 22d sts., Nos. 75 and 77. The Lot is 22 feet front by ahout 9 feet deep, ranning back to an 12, Apply alley. ‘Terms: One-third cash ; the balance in 6, 18, and 24 months, secured by a deed of trust. to MICHAEL BOCK, on the premises. may 14 5t* I BASE AND FURNITURE FOR 4 Be new, ina pleasant part of the city, at street, between sth and Mth. OR REN'T.—The HOUSE 19th and 20m ».reets. First Ward, formerly ocou pied by Lieut. Harrison, Itis nearly new, well fin- ished, and has all the modern improvements, with Carriage-house and Stable, servant's room above. Apply to WM. BROWN, next door. — may 13-1f » between t ROOMS FOR RENT.—One large PARLOR and two BEDROOMS. Terms moderate toa permanent tenant. No. 434corner of F and 13th street may I-lw * ‘Two FRAME HOUSES on street, between Ist_and North Capitol They contain six good rooms and kitehen. . toa punctual tenant, will be low. Apply opposite. to CHARLES THOMA, ap 29-eotf valuable GROCERY STORE, Eituated on the corner of 12th and B streets, near the Canal, formerly ocenpied essrs. Sengstnek & Clarke, and ix one of the best stands in the eity for aresiden' untry,orrivertrade. Itis fitted up with Shelving, Counter, &e. For terms apply to the subscriber at 355 K strect west, between ‘Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. & ap Is-eotf FRANCIS HANNA. Fo SALE CHEAP.—A two-story and attic BRICK HOUSE, nearly new, containing six pleasant rooms and small kitchen attached. The above house is situated on 4th street east, No. 563, two squares south of Penn. avenue, The adjoimng LOT will be sold, it desired, with the house, the whole, or either, at acheap rate, and on accommo- dating terms. Apply on the premises. may 5-Tu, Ph& Sot” Fie 1 ee Fc SAJ.E.—Valuable and handsome BUILD- ING LOTS, with improvements, opposite the ithsonian Institute, known as Lots No. 27 and 2% in Square No. 333, having a front of 5 feet on south B street, and running back at angels of 125 by 135 toa 20 feet alley, betwesn 9th and lth streets south, with Mmprovements, consisting of a handsome Back Building, built of patent. brick, containing 4 rooms; Carriage-house and Stable for three horses. The owner has incured a great expense in ornamenting the yard with fruit trees, and at present can be sect in fine bearing order. Inthe yarda 35 fect well las heen constructed, from whieh the purest water can be drawn. zi . Persons wishing to purchase a lot for the erection of a private dwelling, will find the above one of the most desirable in the city, fronting the Institute garden, and having a full view of the city and its public hmsidings. 3 4 ‘Title indisputable, For farther information inquire on the premises, or at 417 Pennsylvania avenue. may 12-e02w* OR SALE.—My RESIDENCE onthe corner of New Jersey avenue and C street south, Capitol Hill, fronting ou the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 26 feet 11 ches, and containing nearly igen eae W. F. PHILLIPS. may 8-tf 100 REWARD.—Ran away from the subseri ber, living near Upper Marlboro rince George's creme, Md.. on the 2al of April, NEGRO BOY OLIVER JACKSON, about 19 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, of a ‘k copper color; has two very noatable sca one over his eye, the other on his side oceasioned by a burn, by which he may be indentified, he ts very plausible when spoken to. I will give §100if taken $50if taken in the State or the 3 im either case he must be se- in again, = WM. 1 BERRY. ERY, GLOVES, &e. out of the State, Distait of Columbia cured so that I get ap 3+tf rgest assortment of Ladies and Misses Vand GLOVES, Gents’ HALE id GLOVES to be found in the “O at wholesale and retail, at " W. EGAN & SON’S, 323 south side Penn. avenue, _ (Intel) between 6th and 7th ‘ON D-HAND PIANOS S sold, at agg aoe — reap Penn. auenue, between Sth and h street may 5 JOHN FP. ( FOLATE IM Sel in Cakes, [DAM CH n Rolls. D: 1 hege. PRUNELI And for sale by 3 & BURCHE ap27 A, Box. me) Corner Vermont avenue and 15th QCYNIBES—a NEW ARRANGEM On and after Thursday, the 14th astan nibus will leave Sixth street and Pennsy|- vama avenue for the CONG RESSIQN- BURYING GROUND at 4 and 5) lady. Returnu li leave the rv n. Offering ¥ h B* LTIMORE CITY MALT HOUSE. MALT POR SALE. ‘signed hay recently purchased the ( ALT HOUS corner of West Falls avenue and Block street, nce to his friends and the public, that he ee n full Seva pind with a large supply of ‘T for sale on liberal terms y 63m FRANCIS DENMEAD. | Y PARTIES AND BALLS. REAM and WATER ICES of the best nd of ail tt 3 furnished to May Parties, rsionists, Pic Nics, Hotels, and Families, at the low price of 31.5) per Fallon. y, ol juntity Also, m great Via PLAIN and FANCY CAKES may be found constantly on hand at the PHILADELPHIA STORE, corner of 12th and F streets. _ may 2-Lin OOP SKIRTS. __ We have just received a large assortment of Ladies and Misses Whalebone, skeleton hoop, steel spring, corded and Neapolitan SKIRTS. Also, embroid Cambric Skirts, Skirting Cord, Crinoline for lining Skirts, Whalebone, Brass and Reed HOOPS. W. EGA S23 south side Penn: may 11-6t [Int.} bet TITCHED LINEN SHIRT B & SO EN SHIRT BOSOM: 6 We have just received 2) dozen more of those ie Mee Pears ied BOSOMS, which are in at , and very searce. such great dema: nd y .. SG AN & SON, ‘323 south side Pennsylvania avenue, may U-6t_[Int.]___between6th and 7th streets. ERCER POTATOES. — Just received 100 | pases rune ue Mercer Potatoes, select- eX press! family trade. ‘Aisa, « lol of sugar-cured Maryland Hams, (smalt size.) Sugar-cured Breakfast Middiing, Smoked Beet, Shoulders, & My customers and others would do well to eall early and examine the Potatoes,as | wish to close them out at a small advanee, to make reom for an- other lot. = FRANCIS MILLER, Family Grocer, may 9-2w So) F street. cor. of 12th. Ust, RECPIVED A, RULL SUPPLY OF Spri a Suramer GOODS and MILLINERY, gz name in part, new style fierese Delaines, dotted and plain Swiss, Stella Shawis, etc. Also, er of all kinds; Cre ble nA par "S ‘Fl SHAN, 285 Seventh st. _8p 16-eolm* next door to cor, of M st. SW, AR D.—Ran away from the subscri- $300 Pony Piteedaye ‘April oli, NEGRO. MAN ISAAC WOOD. He is thirty years of see, (yo complexion, about five feet and a Kh, and has very large lips, The o reward Will be paid for his appre- Beasios oad calle ae if taken a bape] State ary lau or $100 if taken in the Paya tate aq bale pai Buena Vista Post Office. ap-21-tf Prince Georges county. Md. ~{TOCK IN ‘THE OLD DOMINION COAL S COMPANY, KAWAWA COU TY, VA. Subscriptions will be received at the Banki House of Chubb Brothers, for the remaining st of the above company, being three hundred shares, if ik dollars.) of which $70y00 has’ Doon ‘subscribed. original stockholders, for the period fo CHOBE [two years. oO erieaiars in regard to the stock, 9: ill be known Upon applicat: BROPHERS. "» p, DANDRIDGE. Acta’. SKIRTS, at FA eet PSR MMOND'S, 7h street. OCKING HORSES. WHEELBARROW: OROLLING HOOPS, RUBBER BALLS: oi LAMMOND’S, 7th street. NEW. YORCERDGUR fo Mey 2D. Bron tana inareing, SATIRE KUeec A a OREM a avenue may 6-ly A epee onc ie eas may? Wee ralls | Ma. oan __ AUCTION SALEs. THIS AFTERNOON & TO-MORROW. aoe EEN, eee f I WOULD gau A $y d AVERY handsome Lot, w Jersey Reha ceed ee ees el = street hundred feet. hood known . Werwill sell the above jot on SATURDAY, the Wth May, at 6 o'clock p.m. " ‘Terms: One-fifth cash: balance in two, three Years, with interest, and seoured by ne Fm rust. ‘Title ind table, fect 5 may daca er An Perley in Sea act. ————— PERE AUS By BARNARD & BUCKE INE ; Georgetown, MILCH COW'S, HORSE, Carrvatt, Cart, FakMincUTENseis, FR SitcR: at Avction—On MONDAY, b Cap 18th Inst., at 10 Gikdermentiet one wi et oer gre? . mile abo 3. 2 joining the farins of Mrs. Barnard aml B.A Lantht- cum, Esq.. the entire personal effects, as— 8 first-rete Milch Cows, two with Calves 1 good work Horse Cart, Carryall, Ploughs, Harn Roller, and other Earming and Gardening ‘T Milk Cans.Pans, Mexsures,and ot Particles belong me a 1 Sow and Pigs, Rc. &e. Also, the entire Heusehold Furniture, as— Piano, Sofas, Chairs. Carpets, Tables, Lounge First-rate Feather Beds, &c.. &c. Sale positive, and terms ens! he may 12-ts BARNARD & BUCKEY, Auct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ALE OF ELEGANT HOUSEHOLDEPUR 2 TURE,AT A UCTLON—On MONDAY MO ING, May 18th. at 10 o'clock, 1 shall sell, at t residence of a Gunily declining housekeeping, No, 404 C street, between 444 and 3d streets, a superior collectionof Household Furniture, consisting in part of, viz: One superior seven-octave Rosewood Piano-forte, made by Lorenzo Matt & Co., Cne solid rosewood Parlor Suite one Arner Chair, one tion Chairs, ail ti son and green brocatel Haadeos @ roseweod oval Parlor Tables, with mar je Lops, Tapestry, Velvet Carpetings, and Rugs Oas Chandeliers, Pendants, and Brackets Tron-frame oval Centre Table, with marble siab Solid eon, Arm-Chair, covered with purple velve! Bronzed Candelabras, French Carcel Lamp Pine Blue Damask and Lace Curtains and Orna- ments Gilt Window Shades, walnut Etegere nut Rout Table, with marble top A valuable collection of very superior Oil Paintings Oval gilt-frame Mirror Rosewood and Gothic Chairs, covered with plush covered with maroon and and blue brocate! Rosewood Tete a-tete, blue brocatel China and other Mantel Ornaments Walnut Hat-Rack, with mirror-beck Walnut Hall Table, with marble top Brussels, hail, step, and chamber Carpeting Makoenty Wardrobe, mahogany Washstands, with marble top Handsome mahogany Jenny Lind Bedstead Fine mahogany Dressing Cabinet, with marble top Mahogany Commode, with marble top Walnut Shaving Toilet Sets Superior curled hair and other Mattresses Kiegant walnut Dressing Cabinet, walnut Wardrobe Very handsome walnut Bedstead Walnut Washstand, with marble top Cane-seat Chairs, walnut Somn., with marble top Oak dimng-room Chairs Se ahogany Extension Dining Table k Sideboard, with marble top e Napier Clock c-seat Lounge Vietoria Arm Chair Blue and gold Freneh China ‘Tea Set, 58 pieces Gold and wiite Froit Stands eavy silver-plated Waiters Whute French China Dinner Set BS sold silver-plated Castor Wate and Bohemian Cat-glass Decanters, Goblets, Champagnes, Tumblers, Wines Table Cutlery, lee and ether Pitchers iy, Superior Cooking Stove iture and Kitchen Requisites, &c. furnishing and in quest of really goud ar- ticles of Furniture will find this sale every way wor- thy ir attention. Terms: $40 and under, cash ; over $40 a credit of ‘and 90 days, for approved endorsed notes, bearing interest, d Cc. W. BOTELER, Auct. + Auctioneer. 8, FANCY GOODs, . EMBROIDERY, PER - Vine. &c., &¢., at AvctioN.—On AY, the 20th instant, [ shall sell, at the Bonnet and Fancy Store, No. 425 Seventh street. be- tween G and H, at lv o’clock a.m., an excellent as- sortment of the above mentioned goods. Terms cash. A. GRE may 15-5t Auctioneer. - By J.C. MeGl IRB, Auctioneer. i QMALL FRAME-HOUSE AND LOTIN THE : Y AFTER- First Warp.—-On THURSDA NOON. May lth, at 532 0’elock, on the premises, I shall sell part of lot numbered ‘sixteen, in square numbered seventy-two, fronting 18 feet on 2ist street west, between north Land M streets, running back 32 feet Sinches, with the improvements, consisting small Fraine House, containing three rooms. ss: OF walfeash; the residue in three and satisinctorily secured notes, bearing JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. 3s POSTPONED IN iURSDAY AF urand piace. zUL ANTIRE “atk Na ar Pt A May oth, TIONAL HoTet.” Wasinxotox, D.C., TioN.—On MONDAY MORNING, cing at 10 o’clock, and continue 1] the whole 1s dasposed. we rust aud bilects of the forming the largest and Sarpets, Bed actron ta thee comp with an wool Blanke ‘The -partinent, tozether of extra pe + ine Cc. surt 8 called to e, which will be made without reserve. s willbe published in afew days, eon i part teulars. Sitand ander, exsh taming f ‘Terms ; over that sum a pproved endorsed ring mterest. JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auet, STABLE’S SALE. By virtue of 16 writs Aol Fiert Faciws, rssued by J. H. Goddard and F. J. Murphy, both Justices of the Peace, in and for the County of Washington, D. C,,at the suits of J. 3. Wilson, ‘I, J. Galt, and W. M. Gait, trading un- It & Co.,and oue Michael Fowler, is and chattels, landsand tenements, mand Wm. H. Haywood, trading under the firm of Willson & Hay wood, to me direct- i taken in exeeution, all the est and estate, at law and in vod, in and ton tniliard tables Ss, three gilt murrors, marbi » | Inrge target Jor & pistol gallery. a case. irou bench, clocks, stoves, and pipes; bretia. = bar fixtures, liquors, decanters, ns, tumblers, bottles, aint glasses: a lot of arm-chairs, one extension table, 8 cases of stuffed birds and lot of other stuifed birds, mahogany centre tables and other, 2 lot of pictures in_ frames, bow!s and pitchers, 7 beds and bedding, safes, water coo!- er, mattresses, chaffing dishes. soup and cotiee tu- reens, 2 lot of different chairs, a lot of window shades, a lot of iron pots, saucepans, plates, castors, and a great many other articles too numerous to men- tion: and I hereby give notice that, on the [9th day of May. at 10 0’clock a. im.,on the premises, known as the Umon Hall, on Louisiana avenue, near Sev- enth street, I will offer for sale the said property, as sonod and bern in cng) ans by public auction to the highest bidder for cas! re A. E. L. KEESE, Constable, I hereby give notice that I have levied, subject to the above for rent due and in arrears, also one exe cution in tavor ot J y OLLABD, Constable. may its der the firm of € Georgetown. VALUABLE FARM AND YN Lots at Avctiox.—On TUESDAY, the 19th of May, we will sell, at our Auction Rooms. on Bridge street, at 44g o'clock p. m.,a valuable tract of land in Alexandria county. Virginia, containing seventy acres, about one mile from the Aqueduct, adjoining and immediately west of the farm of Robert Cruit, Esq. ‘This land is very easy of improvement, is watered with several fine streams ; the frente, part is in wood, This tract will be divided into lots of five or ten acres if de- sired. . Also, at the same time, a five-acre Lot in the Dis- trict, one mile from Georgetown, on the Ridge road, joining and south of the farm of Capt. Maddox. mmediately after the sale of the above, iu frout of the premises, we will sell the following described ‘own Lots, Viz: South part of Lot No, 290, in Beatty & Hawkin’s addition to Georgetown, fronting 100 feet on treet, west Nees — running back 12 feet ivided into three lots. Also, the middie part of said lot. 77 feet, and ran- ning back 12) feet. This also will be divided to suit urchasers. MXTao, parts of Lots. Nos. 69 and 20,in Beatty & Hawkins’s addition to Georgetown, (northwest corner of First and Frederick streets.) fronting 63 feet on First street and 37 feet on Frederick street. ie will be divided into two lots of 3134 feet on irst street. ‘The above described property (being the rea! es- tate in part of the late Wm. Jewell, deceased) will be sold to the highest bidders, without reserve. Terms: One fourth eash; the residue in equal payments at 6, 12,and 18 months, satisfactorily se- cured, and bearing interest, All conveyancing at the expense of the purchas- ers. If the terms are not complied with in one week from day of sale, the property will be resold, at the a RY ome chore iS. pa 2 e “4 may 1 BARNARD & BUCKEY. Augts. ONNE’ BBONS. We have just recuived our third supply of nets, Fints, Shuker Hoods, Childrens Faney Hats and Caps, Bonnet Rushes, Taritons, Ru mus, &e, w. EGAN & SON," - 923 south side Penn. (Intel) between 6thand 7th sts, many Tat aS OA SS, HAT BOXES, CAR- VALIsEs ULS, de.at very low PET BAGS, sing HE: prices, aud good AUS: «tt, & STEPHENS. — fast sailing Clip- POSTON SPA SE NLL RAFTON SEARS, Jr, has arrived and miata dates So AET Ley Oni 1 Water street, Georgetown. may 12 OR RENT AT JOHN F, ELLIs’s, Mpetween 9th and loth sts, may 7 TELEGRAPHIC "WS: FROM THE ASSOCIATED +¢.. — Health of Senater Butler. cocited hey topspin tc eget Tat ot t health of J ye Butler ta Precarious, and that bis friends have but little hopes of his restoration .: Capture of Filibusters. have been received fates ts Chere ae rom the City of , stat ing that Colonel Crabbe and nie had been and the ‘prisoners bering about si: De = His Aor sixty, including the The Foreign Cotton Advices, &c. New Yor«, May, 15. —The Asia’s cotton advi- ces are extremely disapsointing, and failures among the speculators are hended. The Commercial Bank, in vee, France, bad failed Lake Navigation. Brrrato, May 15.—The lake is now be- tween thirty and forty vessels have cocaed for the upper lakes, and the steamers will probably commence their trips on Monday. The Election at St. Paul. Crtcaco, May 14 —The election beid at st Paul, Minn.,on the 6th instant, resulted in the election of mos* of the Republican candidates by a majority of four hundred. Mr. Brisbine, the Democratic candidate for Mayor, was elected without any opposition. , were Starvation in IMinois. Derrorr. Mich., May 15.—There is great desti - tution existing in Gratiot county other se- cluded localities in the northern part of this State and several persons have already died from star vation. Many cattle are also dying for want of sustenance. A meeting of the citizens is to be held here this evening to devise means of relief Massachusetts Legislature. Boston, May 14.—The bill granting the aid of the State for the construction of the Hoosac tunne!, by the Troy and Greenfield Railroad © y has passed the House. According to the provi- sions of the bill the State pledges itself to give its, — from time to time as the work is providing a stock subscription to the amount of 600,000 Is first raised. On the payment of 20 pe: cont. of their stock—and the completion of ene thousand feet of the tunnel—the State will com- — to carry out its pledge in aid of the enter- prise. There is no chance for the passage of the bil? asking the exclusive privilege of the landing sub- marine cable on our coast. Our ure are too thoroughly posted in the tricks of the exist- ing monopoly to consent to any such Proposition. The Lynch Law Executions in Kentucky. LovisviLLe, (Ky.,) May 15.—The riot which took place here iy on the acquittal of the four negroes who murdered the Joyce family was led by a young Joyce, son of one of the tties murdered. As soon as the result of the trial was known. a large mob, headed by young Joyce, or- ganized and made several attempts upon t] it where the negroes were incarcerated. but failed to penetrate its walls. The jailots, fearing ano- ther attack, ordered the men to be a asin guard. which was done, when they commenced ring from the jail into the air for the Purpose of intimidating the rioters. The latter, however, were not to be put down so easily. and t soon returned with a cannon and placed it near the jai! The keepers on hearing this immediate} it~ ulated, when three of the negroes were ne! by the infariate mob and hung toa tree. The other negro cnt his throat in jail, preferring to die thus than by the hands of a mob. Young Joyce, who headed the rioters, and who is supposed to be in- sane, has been put in close confinement. Serious fears are entertained that the mob will attack Messts. Wolf and Rosseau, the counsel who de- fended the negroes, but the authorities will en- deavor to prevent any further acts of violence. Our citizens generally disapprove of the verdict acquitting the blacks, but at the same time depre- cate riots Baltimore Markets. Bautimone, May 16th.—Flour is quiet, with more sellers than buyers, and the sales are light; Howard street $6.75, City Mills is held at $6.87, but no buyers at that figure; Ohio is held at @6.- 75. Wheat is dull and sales are nominal ; ordinary to good white #1.702%1.50—choice $1.90. Corn is unchanged and firm; white ‘80a83e 4 aw ae ith a light ly—City tc. Whisky is firm, witha su ty . and Onio 35e. —— — New Orleans Markets. New ORLEANS, May 14.—Cotton—Sales to-day 1,600 bales; receipts 1,900; prices are easier but unchanged. Sugar is firm at llc. Mixed corn 75 aste. Lard in bl 15e ——————___. GEORGETOWN AFFAI Correspondence of The Star. Grorcrrown, May 16, 1857. The Board of Common Council prepared for business last night by appointing Mr. Jenkin Thomas to the chair. A communication was then received from the Mayor. vetoing the ordinance levying the direct general and special tax of 1557 om arcount of sev- eral illegalities in the wording of the sane ; re- ferred to the Board of Aldermen The Board of Aldermen, at a late hour, pre- pared, passed, and sent up anew tax bill; which Was read three times and concurred in. The new © dinance levies a tax of 70 cents general and Ww cents special on the $100, and authorizes a dis count of 6 per cent on all mourys paid in priorto Sune 30th. The Mayor's letter contained one from Mr. John Mountz, ey calling the attention of the Board toa claim of his against the C fon, and asking for an ease of salary ; referred to Board of Aldermen. A petition was received from Mrs. Crown axk- ing to be relieved from the payment of a fine im- posed upon her; referred to committee on griev- ances Also, referred to the same committee, a ition of Miss Kate Estelle & Co. praying the rd to reconsider her former petition, wherein she asks for the refunding of a portion of the heavy license paid by her and company. Mr. Pickrell here presented the resignation of Mr. Longdon as wood-measurer; which was ac- — and referred to the Board of Aldermen Mr. Seymour reported favorably upon a bill for the relief of Miss Caroline Mackall; referred back Mr. Oyster, from the committee on grievances, asked to be, and was discharged from the further consideration of Miss Baitzer's petition. + Mr. Seymour, from the same committee asked and obtained the same favor ‘in relation to Mr. Giesking’s petition. . A letter let big read a SPA Deebie, Secretary of the Metropolitan Railroad Company, calling attention to the percent. call lately made by that Company; referred to ways and means committee. Mr. Barron, from: Public Schools conygittee, reported a bill placing to the credit of the Guard- jans of the Georgetown School the $1,092 C. ration tax received. and authorizing them te ex- pend the same as follows: sundry repairs to the resent school house, including new desks, &c., ‘374; establishing another school $718; the third reading being objected to it was laid over until the next meeting Mr. Fearson, from the police committe, brought forward a bill confining hogs to certain locali- ties. A resolution was received from the Board of Aldermen in relation to the canal bridges; laid over until next meeting. This resolution author- izes the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company to erect wooden bridges across the canal on Green, Congress and Jefferson streets, in lieu of the stone ones now existing. The ice house of Mr. John Davidson, situated near Rock Creek. was entirely consumed last night about 9 o'clock by fire. Doubtless the work of some incendiary. The offerings of beef cattle at Drover’s Resi yes- terday amounted 120 head, 90 of which were sold at $5a86.87 3 on the hoof, equal to $10aS13.75 nett. The remaining 30 head held over. ‘The flour macket vaca. A afternoon and this morning appears to be less settled and firm; hold- ers, however, are still demanding $7 for good Staudard brands. Wheat—red and white, a good article, im selling at $1.60a81.65. _Corn—white and yellow 73a7tc. Srectato Ni 'S UNDER-WEAR_ Gere - ONS THE SUMMER. We cail the attention of our friends and the public to our: uperieg sul » Lisie Th Gossamer Cot- Bulky Gauze, MelCotton UNDER SHIR Teed DEA ind cocoon of irae CRA- Also, & aie -um 38, GLOVES, and HALF HOSE in “4. have been selected with great vate, "rik great variety, warranted low in. CATE, ANG Be WHE B. WHITE & CO., Gent's Furmshing Store, may l4-e02w__ 382 Penn. ave., bet Strand th ste. PAID ND OILS. PA"WS.2r6n" . White Lead, i Gresch ‘Zine, Turpentine, ¢ c Chromes, istol, , camel's hait cable Brushes. Miteel acetone ‘on eur: i igen tne for case far 24°00 &S3en 7B Met nh street. ai PRING AN R. s° ste MANGO LAS Silk do. black AWLS. ES ee ene 4 avenue, between 12s and iSth ony se-eotm FRANK A. McGEF._ eS cot ee Ne VigHNSSTON SSRN BAI 5 , 7 4m 7 NS WHOLESALE FANLACREIN & CO. tween uth aud 9th streets,