Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1857, Page 3

a ss LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Procegpines of ruz Councits.—The Board of Aldermen met at the usual hour yesterday af- ternoon, President Clark in the Chair. The Chair read a communication from the Mayor, transmitting the- sent of the Intendant of the Asylum for the month of April; referred to Asylnm committee. Also, one nominating Patrick McKenny for Po- lice Magistrate in the ‘Finn District, in place of wm ompson ; confirmed. Also, one stating that the Colleetor of Taxes has taker the tax books from the room of the Tax Clerk, and refuses to restore them, thereby delay- ing the rations of the Tax Clerk to the detri- ment of that office. On motion of Mr. Miller, the communication was referred to the finance committee, with in- structions to obtain the corres; between the Collector and the Tax Clerk, in relation to the matter, to be published with the Proceed- ings. Petitions were presented and referred : one Mr. Dove, of Wm. Linkins, and others, for the alteration of the grade of Twentieth street west, from M to R street north ; one by Mr. Busey from the Alexandria and Lynchburg Railroad Compa- ny. who moved its reference to a special commit- tee of both Boards ; so ordered. Mr. Houston, from finance committee, ane a bill for the relief of Franklin Little, thout amendment. and moved that it be laid on the ta- ble, to be taken up at the next regular meeting of the Board ; so ordered. Mr. Bayly, from the improvements committee, to whom had been referred the memorial of F. Butler and others, reported back a bill for the construction of a sewer on Mth street, between E street and Pennsylvania avenue ; \e Mr. Emery, from improvements committee, to whom it had been referred, ted a bill for the wtading and paving the alley in square No. 377; Passed. ; Also, from same committee, a bill providi relaying the gutter on Fourth street east; w! for Also, from the same committee, a bill authoriz- ing the curbstone to be set and the footway paved on the east side of Third street west, between E and F streets north, in front of square No. 568; ssed aes, from same committee, a bill authorizing the cafbstone to be setand the footwey paved on the west front of square 257, without amendment; Also, a bill making an appropriation to pay for repairing Twenty-second street west. at its inter- section with New York avenue; ‘ \Lso. one from same committee, making an ap- ropriation for the reliefof Messrs. Stuart and Es- in, d. Also, from same committee, a bill authorizing the grading and graveling of N street north from Tenth to Fifth st. west ; Also, one providing for the grading and gravel- ing of L. street north, from Fourteenth to Fifteenth sts. west; passed. Also, from the same committee, a bill provid- ing for grading and graveling L street north, be- tween Twelfth and Fourteenth streets west; passed Also, a bill to grade and gravel Twentieth street west, from K street nerth to the northern bound- ary of the city, and to extend the arch of the same from curbstone te curbstone. Mr. Pearson moved to recommit it to the com- mittee, with instructions to report a specific sum; he thought that it was necessary to do so to pre- vent a lose expenditure of the public funds ; so ordered. Also, from committee on improvements, a bill making provision for trimming and graveling Twenty-second street west, from Pennsylvania avenue to F street north. Mr. Busey moved to re-commit the bill, with instructions to report with the bill a s amount for the repairs called for in the bill; so ordered Mr. Busey. from the police committee, reported back a bill providing against any public officer expending more of ¢ blic moneys than the amount appropriated, with the following amend- ment, viz: ‘* Provided, alwways, That the Mayor shall, be- fore proceeding ayzinst any officer so offending. cominunicate the facts of the case to the Board of Aldermen and Common Council.’* The amendment was agreed to, and the bill was passed. Mr. Busey also, from the same committee, to whom had referred the communication of J. S. Hollingshead asked to be discharged from its further consideration ; discharged. Also, from the same committee, a bill laying a taxon all thestalls in the Northern Market-house, tor the use ef gas, with amendment; which was ageeed to, and the bill a Also, on leave, a bill fixing the license of bntch- ers’ stalls in the Eastern Market. and for other urposes. ‘The bill requires the rate of license to fixed at $15, annually. Mr. Miller moved its reference to the delegation from the Sixth Ward; se ordered. Mr. Smith, from improvements committee, to whom had been referred the petition of Thomas Green and others, reported back a bill to cha the grade of Seventeenth street west, between and C streets; passed. Mr. Ruff, from public schools committee, to whom it had been referred. reported back a bill to pay the increased salaries of teachers of the r lie schools, and sub-assistants, up to June 30, “57, without amendment, and recomunending its passage ; passed. Mr. Smith, from fire department committee, Teported back a bill to pay C Buckingham and George S. Gideon the sum of $413.70, foaned the Perseverance Fire Company for the purchase of fire ag eemee in the year 1530. Mr. Miller moved its recommitment to the fire department committee; so ordered Mr. Smith, from canal committee, reported hack a bill asking an additional appropriation of =2.500 for the di ing and cleaning of the Wash- ‘ton city canal. Mr. Busey moved to strike out $2.500 and insert $5,00u ; agreed to, and the bill was Mr. Smith, from joint committee to whom had heem referred the several plans for a new alins house, reported favorably of the plan submitted by Charles Haskins. The report expresses the eutire approval of the committee, and is accompa- nied by the following resolution : Resolved, That the plan of Charles Haskins for * new almis house be, and is hereby adopted, and that the Mayor be authorized to pay to Chasles Haskins the sum of $200 for said plan. The report was accepted, the resolution adopted Mr. Moore offered a resolution authorizing the joint committee of the two Boards to advertise Soe opowals for building the same; adopted. Mr. Ratt reported a bill for the relief of butchers eceupying stalls in the Eastern Market; passed Mr Smith, from special committee, to whom had been referred the late communication of the vity Collector in relation to the tax sales, sub- mitted a report, which he asked might be print- ed without being read Mr. Moore. from the same committee, Presented ® minority report. which he asked to have printed with the report from the majority of the commit- tee. The reports were accepted, and ordered to be Printed. Mr. Houston asked leave to have the bill for the relief of Franklin Little, which had been laid on the table and made the order for the next regular jneeting of the Board, taken np and considered at this time ; so ordered, and the bill was & The following bilis’ {com the Common Council were taken up and passed :—One for reviving the srade of the streets in the Seventh ward; one to amend the act for the purchase of jot No. 7 in “tare No. 317; one authorizing an appropriation out of the funds of the Sixth ward to pay Charles Stuart a balance due him for paving gutter on the west side of Lith strest between NE O streets ; one making an tira es to pay Joshua Cook- sey a balance due him for taking up and relayii ‘avements, &c .on G street south between 6th an «th streets east; one making an appropriation for the purchase of bedstcads for nts Vasbington Asylum; one to increase the width of the pave- ment on Missouri street. The following bills from the same Board were referred :—One for the relief of the Perseverance Fire Company; one making provision for the grading and graveling of Sixth street east, from Maryland to naylvania avenues; one granting privilege to Mary A. Lewis to erect a wood-house edjoining her brick dwelling ; one authorizing ‘he curbetone to be set and the footway paved on the south frout of square No. 725, between First and Second streets east; one making an additional *ppropriation for casual repairs of streets, &c , « — alleys and gutters, and for other pur- poses, for the year endian 30th June, 1857; one makiny an additional appropriation for the repair of the canal bridge, along ‘Fenth and C streets. Mr. Dove, on leave, presented a joint resolution su relation to the assessment made for grading and paving the alley in square No. 105; lost. Mr. Busey them mioved to reconsider the vote by which the resolution was lost, and lay it on the table ; so ordered. Mr. Moore introduced a resolution authorizing tion of the grade of H street north, th street and New York avenue; A olution was introduced authorizing the Rexister to furnish the Board with the ot feceipts of the Wa-bington city canal, as repor by the Comunissioners of the Canal during the Present fiseal year ; adopted. Mr. Emery, on leave, 1 @ bill making an =pprepriation for grading and graveling K street worth, from Fourth street west to Nort Capitol Street; referred to improvements committee. Mr. Emery, from improvements committee, re- Ported baci a bill to grade and gravel Twentieth on west, from K street north to the boundary the city; peeed. And then the Board adjourned. The Board of Common Council met at the usual hour. A message from the Mayor, transmitting the April report of the Intendant of the Asylum, was teferred to the asylum committee. The Mayor's communication relative to the Cor- Jn at fax books. and circumstances in connec- son b the holding of them by the Collector, Wes referred to bor je and means committee. | Plsyhesinn, the SouthLemn Steamboat cmp OY to attend F excarsion and dinnes Asbland was ihe eg Poor, aged June 30, 1857; passed. Mr. Kennedy introduced to amend the act bill for the purchase of lot 7 in uare 517. The bill preseribi: the duties and salary of the City Surveyor, for other purposes, was reherted ba eeee ahd means committe - Also, a bill for the protection of Public Schools late police A bill for relief of T. J. Williams, magistrate, was taken up. The Chair suggested that the amount in this case should be reduced 33 per cent., in order to Place the extra pay in the same proportion as that given to Justice Morsell. Ae Lloyd moved to postpone one week ; adopt- Mr. Lloyd, from the select committee on the subject of the contract with John Cameron for the Tiber Creek wall, made a report, instructing the Register not pay any | a the erpeons by A neal nies for the construction of Creek, until further advised by this board ; nd # directing him to tg wo to this Board any appli- ‘cations for —— r the xaid work. - a Lloyd moved to print the report and reso- intions. Mr. Clark moved to lay that motion on the table ; carried. Mr. Clark moved, as a substitute for the resolu- tion, to send acopy of the report to the Mayor, and nye him to furnish all information rela- tive to it to the Board. While the resolution was being reduced to writing the Chair presented the memorial of the Alexandria and Lynchburg Railroad Company for a subscription to enable it to complete the road ; refer to a joint committee on the part of this Board, consisting of Mersrs. Towles, Fisher, Bayne and Lloyd. The question then recurring on Mr. Clark’s substitute for the resolution of Mr. Lloyd— Mr. McCutchen moved to amend it, by request- ing the Mayor to furnish a copy of the Cameron contr yet for this Board; 5 Mr. Xennedy objected to calling the report the report of the special committee, as the committee had not been consulted; and moved to amend by designating it as the report of Mr. Lloyd, of the Seventh Ward; lost. And the resolution was passed. Aldermens’ bill for payment of room rent for commissioners of the next annual election was laid on the table. Aldermen’s bill for ing and graveling the alleys in square No. 127, was Passed ; also, one to increase the width of the pavements on Missouri avenue ; also, one for giadinz a’ d graveling por- tions of Eighth and Ninth streets west; one for laying flag footways on New York avenue at the iatersection of Thirteenth street; alse, one tograde and gravel Tenth street between K aud M streets ; and a bill to revive an act for ¢rading and gravel- a street between M and N streets no Mr. Turton, from improvements committee re- ported a bill authorizing the curbstone to be set and the cory wed on Twenty-second street from I street to Vrginia avenue ; passed. Mr. Knight moved to print the report of the select committee upon the Tiber Creek contract and the accompanying documents, including Mr. Clark’s substitute as amended. The question was divided, and the substitute was ordered to be printed. The question recurring on printing the report, the Chair decided it out of order, ry et ay ope at this meeting of the Board. Mr. Lloyd appealed from the decision, and the Chair was sustained. Mr. Hutchinson introduced a bill for rey iring E street south between 12th and 13th streels east; passed Mr. Walker, from improvements committee,te- ported a bill making an appropriation for enclos- ing Judiciary square. Mr. Lloyd moved to amend by poring that the money be taken from the Fourth ward fund ; lost. ‘The bill as reported was \. Mr. Fisher introduced a bill for trimming and gravelling Twelfth street west between the canal and Massachusetts avenue ; passed. Also, a bill providing for grading and gravell- ing Ohio avenue from Fourteenth to Fifteenth street west ; passed. Mr. Bohlayer introduced a bill making an ap- Lh tarsi for casual repairs and cleaning alleys and gutters in the Fifth ward; E Mr. Jefferson introduced a bill for grading and gravelling K street north from Fourteenth to Fif- teenth street west; referred to improvements com- mittee. The bill to alter the jroo of Seventeenth street west, between B and C streets, was taken up and PeNir. Abert called u the joint resolution adopt- ing the plan of C. jaskins for the new Asylum building, and authorizing the payment of #200 for that n; and it was at Sr Also, the resolution authorizing said committee to advertise for proposals, &c., for building the Asylum; passed. Mr. McCutchen moved that when the Board adjourn, it shall be till Friday, at 4 o’clock p.m.; adopted On motion, the resolutions relative to the Asy- lum was ordered to be printed. Mr. Abert offered a resolution for the payment of $45 to the page, for his services during the past year; passed. The Board adjourned till Friday, at 4 o’clock p.m. Tux River.—Nothing was done yesterday on the river in the shad and herring line, worth no- ting, save the arrival at the steamboat wharf, per steamer George Washington, of 50 tubs shad, which went over to supply the Baltimore huck- sters At Alexandria the receipts were about 1,500 shad and 10,000 herring, and the prices for shad were $9.50, and herring the same | pho The yield yesterday from t e Stony Point land- ings was only 400 shad and 3,000 herring. Arrived at Alexandria. brig America, from Sa- lem, Mass., with full cargo of plaster of Paris, consigned to B. A. Lambert. The steamer Powhatan failed to reach Wash- ington this mormming. No cause is assigned for her non-appearance except the dense fog which prevailed on the river last night. Arrived at Riley’s wharf schr Arkansas from Philadelphia, with coal consigned to Waters. Schr Reindeer, from Richmond, with consign- ment of 3,000 bars iron, for J. W. Martin, to su; ply a contract for a fence to be placed around the new portion of the Congressional Cemetery; she is freizhted in part with shipstuffs for the George- town markets. At Galt & Co,’s wharf schr Prima Donna, from Philadeiphia, with coal for Messrx. Galt. At Magruder & Stone’s wharf, remains uncall- ed for one bale of hops, marked D. Arrived at same wharf schr Olive, from Philadelphia, with full load coal for Messrs. Stone & Magruder. Devication or Emery Cuarer,M.E. Cavrcn Soutu.—The dedication of Emery Chapel, about four miles from the city on the plank road, took place on Sunday last. The sermon was by the Rev. D. 8. Peg ett, D. D.. wy the ropriate subject of the silding of Solbmon’s Temple, audience was large and attentive, and at the close of the sermon the Reverend Doctor an- nounced to the people that the sum of $8,000, which had been expended in the purchase of the site and building the church, was all paid except fg lage $500, rai Soko pi due. oe Elders around among t! re- gation, who promptly subscribed “betwrcen ve and six hundred dollars towards liquidating the balance due. ‘The choir, under the leadership of Mr. F. A. Tucker, sung some beautiful and appropriate an- thems on the occasion. ote Rev. pane opel rade? have c! the new c) isa in every - ticular qualitied for the Sten of his charge Srartiino Potsoninc Casx.—Last night a colored girl, about 13 years of age, named Maria, was taken to the guard house, charged witha de- liberate attempt to poison the family of Mr. Sam- uel Shreve, to whom she is bound for aterm of years. The poison used was ratsbane, which she putin the coffee prepared for the family, and Which poison she obtained from under the house where it had been placed for the purpose of kill- ing rats. i uestioned closely she persisted { claring that she had no decor; hoes Ia the feat The wife and child of Mr. Shreves suffered from the etfects of the Poison, but serious conse- uences were averted the prompt applicati The nezro girl was committed to jail by Justice Smith toawalt the action of ber ounces Yer Axoruxr THrory For THE NATIONAL Hotet Disgase —A writer in the New York News sugyests that the sufferers from the National Hotel disease were poisoned by Cincinnati pork, infected with the cholera. A gentleman who arrived in Wasnington direct from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, informs the Union that a post mortem examination was made on Saturday last of the body of Mr. Petriken, who died, as our readers will recollect, from the effects of the malady contracted at the National Hotel in this city, aud who was stated to have exhibited a of having been poisoned with arsenic. Not the slightest evidence of mineral poison was in bis stomach. Wasuincton Liprary.—By the advertise. ment in another column it will be seen that this Library is now to be open from 4 to7 p. m., and the Librarian will be present to receive subserip- tlons for stuck. No young man will Tet be- coming a shareholder. ~ LarRovement IN THE Fount Warp.~ Com- missioner Owens has recelved an order from the Mayor to proceed with the grading and gravel- This is an_ important im- “be pb as soopas Proverment aid will possibile. Ciacuir Count—The Court met this morning. after an intermission of two weeks, to resume the regular business of the term—Judges Dunlop and Merrick on the bench. The case in chancery of P. R. Fendall. «0S. Siggy d ‘raham was taken up, in which the t of a slave claims to hold property for his slave, against a free negro. The property was purchased by the slave for and in the name of his mother who was free, and in part paid for. The mother died, and the property was sold by decree of the Court, now the complainant brings action to recover for hisslave. Fendall for complainant and Thompson and Carrington for defence. ‘The case was opened by Mr. Fendall, and Mr. Thompson followed for the defence, and was ad- dressing the Court when our report closed. Booxsrxpers’ Dirricutty.—This morning, two cases, growing out of 4 difficulty between bookbinders belonging to the society of that trade and workmen who are not members, were disposed of by Justice Smith. The affair oc- curred on Saturday night at Cooke's Mili’ Hall, on D street, between Ninthand Tenth. par- ties accused were F. H. Man for threats of violence toward H. De Camp, F. A. Gibson for assault and battery on the same person. Jus- tice Smith, after hearing the evidence, juired Messrs. Manning and Gibson to give security for peace, the case tage a simple assault. A Dzsrgrats FeLLow.—This morning, astout colored man, named Charles Simms, created a disturbance at the Centre Market, and when sev- eral citizens tried to quiet him, he turned upon them, striking at them with bis fists and throw- ing stones into the crowd. He was arrested bi Officer King and taken before Justice Donn, a: there he commenced another attack, but was finally subdued. He was then gagged and {jroned, and Justice Donn committed him to jail. There are several other cases against him, which are yet to be tried. Court oF Craims.—W. 8. Cox, Esq., for claimant, re-argue this morning the case of Bige- low, administrator of Casean, and withont con- cluding, the case was postponed. Mr. oy opened the argument in hehalf of claimant incase of James Thompson, and had not eoncluded as we go to p: Tue Levy Covrt had a special session yester- day, at which the following Road Supervivors for the county of Washington were elected : Sel- by B. Scaggs, John Lighter, William Sanderson, Jesse Harshman. Rezen Arnold, Thos. R. Bright- well, Enos Ray, Mark Hewling. Thomas Brown, James McGee, E. M. Middleton, Jas. Anderson, John B. Kibbey. Concert Postroxrv.—In consequence of the pouring rain it has been thought advisable to postpone the Concert of the Fourth District School at the Smithsonian Institution until next Thursday night, when we count upon a perform. ance at once excellent and unique. ReaW Estate Save—A. Green, Auctioneer, sold, on Monday, the lot corner New Jersey ave- nue and G street, 40 feet on the avenue by 100 feet bark for 40 cents per foot, amounting to $1,298. J.G. Weaver, purchaser. Centas Marxet.—This morning, the supply was as good as could be expected, considering the weather. The rain last night and to-day pre- vented many dealers and purchasers from attend- ing The prices have not altered from those last reported in the Star. PRIVATE SaLy oF REAL Estate.—Yesterday, Mr. G. W. Uttermuble sold to Jas. H. Stone at private sale, in sqnare No. 425, corner of Seventh and L streets, lot 1 and part of lot 36, for the sum of $5,000, Wartca Retorns.—“ Maria,’’ a colored girl, was brought in charged with an attempt to poison the family of Samuel Shreves; she was turned over to her owner to be disposed of. John Pow- ers, colored, safe keeping; jail. John Bareh, drunk and vagrancy ; workhouse 30 days. Sprep or WHALEs.—A boat attached to a sperm whale, in the Pacific, was drawn $2 miles inside of an hour, and the probabilit at the rate of 7 miles an if speed we know of, is that of Mrs. M.N. Garduer's Indian Batsam of Liverwort and Hoarhound, which cures Hoarseness, Coughs, Colds, Croup, Cons! up tion, Seite Blo d, &e. afewhours. Weeks & pater, 15t Washington street, Boston, General gent. as, that a whale will go wur. ‘The most pleasant at ‘W.H. Gilman, Charles Stott, Nairn & Z. D. Gilman, and by Druggists geuerally. may ll-lw Tus New Roman Catuoric Cuurcn.—T ae MaetiNG 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 Wm. H. Ward appointed secretaries, On motion of R. H. Clarke Esq., it was ordered that a committee of five should be appointed to car- ry out the purposes of the meeting, when the Chair sppointed Messrs. R-H- Clarke, Dr. A. Semmes, G. Savage, G. * » and F. Coyle, who, ina brief time, presented the following report and resolutions, which were received ar Vie: heres, our late venerated Foes thevery Rev Dr. William Matthows, has left to the parish a large and beautiful site for a church, and every day’s ex- perience more clearly proves the necessity of in- creased church accommodations for this populous and ever growing congregation: And whereas, fur- ther, we have the cordial approbation of our most Rev. repape eon g and it shoald be our honest pride to erect a church that will be becoming the perpetual historic grandeur of our holy faith—its st » digni- fied progress in this free land. while, at the came tune, it will be in keeping with the well-sustained efforts of the whole country to adorn our Federal Metropolis: Be it resolved,—ist. That oa is ® propi- tious time to begin our efforts for the new church, and we freely, one and all, collectively and individu ally, pledge ourselves to aid the nndertaking to the best of ourpower, by onr money and by our influ- ence—contributing ourselves, soliciting and en- cnaragg all to contribute. 2d. That in the circumstances alluded to in which we now stand, it is necessary aud expedient to p: pare for the erection of a large and beautiful Got church; that the design, already submitted, neral satisfaction, boih as to size and sty nd that Louis L. Long, Esa., the architect. hereby requested to present, with the least possible delay, an accurate estimate of the coat of erection. in order to enable us to determine finaily in relation to the de- sign. Sa: ‘That, in the mean time, it is necessary to begin at once the indispensable work of providing funds ; for that purpose, having entire confidence in the zeal and energy of our Past of our Most Rev. Archbishop, we respectfully invite the rev pastors of the parish to open this very y.& subscription list ; and a committee of lay gen- tlomen be appointed to aid them in collecting in the parish and city of Washington. — 4th. That a permanent committee of three be ap- pointed, whose business it shal! be to receive all the moneys collected, it them in bank, and publish a artery statement of receipts and expenditures. h. And that these resolutions be published in all the city papers, and in the Baltimore Catholic Mir- ror. Respectfully submitted. The resolutions were unanimously adopted ; and, on motion of Wm. H. Ward, Esq. ¥ Resolved, That the Rev. Messrs. Boyle and Mr. F. Mohun, Chairman of this meoti = be directed to appoint the committees called for inthe tors, under the guidance resolutions, one for the purpose siding, in collect- ing eine the other as Hy permanent Au iting ( Com- mittee. Subscriptions amounting to $7,196.65 were then re- opived ; and the meeting adjourned in a gratified and hiopsful spint, to meot again atthe cal ofthe Pastor. H, B. Swesxy, ee Wat H. Wako,g Secretar The plowing gentlemen have since been appoint- oranditing Gernmntres—Mevers. H.B. 8: Joh sed Wt ae hieres HB. Sweeny, Sohn Marron, ollecting Committee—Megera. Edward Simms, Pape 3 —— —— bes tne) F Corie, » Cc. eOTKRS Vage, 4 . Ganka ‘A.J. Semmes & Lb. Newton Ca, jones, mnoghne, John F. A. J. Semmes, . Val. Harbaugh, P. O : Ellis, John McDermot, John F. Ennis, Richard H. way, Thomas Stephens, P. Gallant, Clarke, Ric! Wh. Ward, H. Donohoe, Thomas Holden, Philip Talt, Tht ist be increased, if necessary, and the or nie Sd one of the Subseription be guara: of appointment on the Com- mittee. ot ————$—$—$—<—__________ Lyon’s Manetic Pownen, for the extermination B ‘8, Cockroaches, Moths, Ants, and Mos- nitoes. Also, Pills for the destruction of Rats and Mice, for sais, wholesale and retail, at Shillingto Odeon Building, corner of 44 street, and Penn: H vanea avenue. t see EXreRixNce is the best evidence of Madame Movnt’s Consumption Destroyer. Mrs, Mount—Madam: [am happy to inform you the terrible cough and oold under which I labored, has been entirely cured and eradicated by the use of one bottle of your medicine. And I can with conti- dence reeomimend it to everybody suifering with coughs or consumption. P. MAHAN, No. 196 Chesnut street, Philsd. .I have used in my family Mrs. Mount’s Consump- tion Destro: st 5 can Cay to its efficacy in case colds. Te if not . the kind Thave ever Sil RE sucha Rev. James Rows. ell acquainted with ‘This is to certify that I was Mrs. zs fount while Chg oe ar — the con- sumption, now this Syrup to be that effected her cure. Rev. JAMES Mamon. Residence, G street, between 11th and 12th, No, 5 may 8-im MARRIED, daughter of Gen. Joseph M. Hernandez, of Florida. DIED, BLO BB, leon of Goss eA one Bese “Siti Tanseal wil Cotp place from his fishor's rest- dence, at the corner of Ii street and New York avenu ‘To-morrow, the 20th inst., at 10 o’clock. seen, cnr heath ne ae 8 cock OUR SEC: D- N. PIANOS ST1hL UNL may 5 JOHN F. ELLIS, . <r ee ____ AUCTION SALES. vor JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. oR Lore OR ART TiL ae ee oe. lay, 1857, at ball past ive p.m., oO = A lot of . ini fonts ot at et oe Aa unas oe iting thereon . ag f lear through the gusare 200 feet to sth aiBO— fronting thereon 24 A ainall i Sround in square No. improved wit! ‘pera Dwel ing House. The = ert thereon, undary street, midway between 7th Terms of sale: One-fourth cash; the balance in three equal instalments, in six, nine, and twelve months, with interest, secured by approved notes, Title indisputable. All cost of transfer at the charme of the Fi rehas- ers. JAS. C. MceGU iris. may 14-WS&ds Auctioneer. THE ABOVE SALE IS FOSTEQNED half-past until WEDNESDAY, the 2th instant, at 50’elock p.m. may 19 By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. PEREMPTORY, AND EXTENSIVE SALE oF Roszwoop, WaLyut, Oak, AND MAHOGANY FcRiTure, Superior CorRLED HAIR MATTRESSES AND FEaT#ER Beps, Carpets, Beppine, Cuina, GLAss. AND CROCKERY, SILVER-PLATED WARE, MIRRORS, &C., BEING THE ENTIRE FURNITUR k, &c. OF THE ENTE, ‘ATES HoTEL, n THURS- DAY MORNING, May 2tst, at 10 o'clock, and con- tn daily at that hour satul the holqys disposed of, I shall sell, at the United States Hoter, the entire Furniture and Bifects of that extensive’ establish- ment, embracing the Furniture, &c., im upwards of 100 rooms. consisting in j— One superior seven octavo Rosewood Piano Forte, _. made by Chickering, of Boston. . Suits of rosewood and walnut Parlor F urniture,cov- ered with rich brocatel and plush Suits of nendsome Brocatel and Lace Curtains and rnaments: Rosewood and mahogany Parlor and. Pier Tables, with marble tops —— ornamental and plain frame French-plate irrors Rosewood, mahogany and walnut Arm-Chairs, So- fas and Fancy Chairs Superior fapostry relvet, Brussels, three-ply, and ingran OT | ‘The entire Furniture contained in upwards of eighty chambers—embracing _ Mahogany and cane-seat Chairs; mahogany, walnut and painted Wardrobes Lienert y and walnut French, cottage and other is! is Mahogany and walnut marble-top dressing and plain ureans Superot Feather Beds, curled hair and shuck Mat- sses oF any, walnut, and printed Washstands illow and bolster Cases, Blankets, Coun- panes, Comforts, &c. An extensive asxortment of French and iron-stone ‘hina Dinner, ‘Tea, Toilet Ware Silver-plated Castors, cut and pressed Glassware Planish tin Coffee and “ea Ware Chafing and meat Dishes, Ts N, Plated Forks and Spoons, Tablecloths, Napkins,&c. A large collection of saperior copper Cooking Uten- sils, office Furniture, one large and superior Sal- amander fire-proof Safe ir je Cutler: fe One substantial and well-built Omnibus, one pair of very superior Horses, Harness, &c, Together with a large collection of suporior arti- cles; such as are used in an extensive first-class ho- te! To persons furnishing, dealers, and others, this sale presents attractive inducements, as the Furni- ture 1s in excellent condition and the sale perempto- Ty, = The sale will commence “with the Table Furni ture, &c., inthe Dining-room. Terms: $5) and under. cash; over $59, 60 and 90 days credit, for approved endorsed notes hearing in- C.W. BOTELER. terest. may 1+ WThE F (Georgetown Advocate and Alexandria Gazette wi'l please copy, aud send bill to the auctioneer.) virtue of 16 writs #4 ? by J. H. Goddard and F. es of the Pence, in and for the County of Washington, D.C., at the suits of J. B. Wilson, T, J. Galt,and W. M. Galt, trading nn- der the firm of Galt & Co.,and one Michael Fowler, inst the goods and chattels, lands and tenements, of Edward Willson and Wm. H. Haywood, trading under the firm of Willson & Haywood, to me direct - ed, 1 have seized and taken in execution, all the right, title, claim, interest and estate, at law and in equity, of the said Willson & Haywood, in and toa stallion, buggy, harness, and whip; 2 billiard tables, 15 high arm-ehairs, three gilt mirrors, marble- top washstands, } large target for a pistol gailery,a pistol case, iron bench, ec 8, stoves, and pipes; iron umbrella stand, bar fix iquors, decanters, demijehus, tumble: bottl id glasses: a lot of arn ion table, f stutfed birds and lot of other stutfed birds, mah entre tables and other, a lot of pictures in_ bowls and pitchers, 7 beds and bedding, safes, water cool- er, mattresses, chatting dishes. soup and coffee tu reens, a lot of ditferent chairs, a lot of window shades, a lot of iron pots, aud A great many other arti Ive not « ka. m.,on the premises, as the Unon Hall,on Louisiana avenue, nea v- enth street, J will oifer for sale the said property, 28 seized and taken in execution. by public auction to the highesi bidder for cash. = 2. L. KEESE, Constable. ALE, I hereby give notice that [ have levied ona portion of the above goods, fur rent due and in arrears, to John B. Boon as agent; and T have alse levied a Fiert Pacias in favor of C. W. Boteler, subject to the above claims. J. F. WOLLABD, Bailiff and Constable. fl THE ABOVE SALE _ Is POSTPONED on account of the inclemency of the weather. until THURSDAY nextat the same hourand place, when t will positively take place. “may [9-2 “(int) A’ EL, KEESE, Constable. uE / of Fieri Facias, i: J. Murpiy, both Justr FOR RENT AND SALE. Fo SALE—On liberal terms, a new and desira- bie BRICK DWELLING, on south side of north L street, between 4th and 5th west, and a com- fortabie FRAME DWELLING, No. 434, on north side of north K street, between 6th and 7th west. Also, the square of GROUND No. 183, containing 84,471 feet, atScts. per fet. Apply at No. 5127th street, may 19-tf POLLARD WEBB, Agent. COR RENT.—HOUSE No. 51 on Penn. avenue, being the house lately ocoupied by Mr. Andrada. It isa new house, very complete in its general ar- rangement. [tis well supplied with hot and cold &c., with plunge and shower bath. It will be let very low to mzood teuant, with or without furniture. Apply toH. N.LAN ep. LE, at No. a4 M street, or through the Post Office, or application may be made at No. 158 on 22d street, where the key may be found. may 19 eolw HOSE, FOR RENT OR BOARDING IN THE COUNTRY.—MRS. BROOKS will rent the whole or part of her house for the coming sea son, or if it is not engaged he Ist of June she will, after that tume, take as many Boarders as the house wiil accoinmodate fur the season, The House is pleasantly situated ina good neigh- borhood. on the road leading froin North Capit street to Bladonsburg, about three miles from Wash- ington. The Rooms are large and airy, the location healthy, with sufficient Shade Trees aud good Water near the hous: may 18-3t* Fer SALE—At a bargain, and on very easy terms,a TRACT OF LAND. suitable for a f rv other purposes, and within 3 miles of Washin: ity. For particulars apply at No. 512 ec (éd story) 7th street. may th POLLARD WEBR. —A BRICK AND LOT FOR SALE. SE, two stories high, with basement, con- taining seven rooms, situated Penn. avenue, be- tween 2ist and 22d stx., Nos. 75 and 77. 1 feet front by about 9) feet deep, running back to an alley. ‘Terms: One-third cash ; the balance in6, 12, 18. ed 24 months, secured by adeed of trust. Apply to SIGHAERL BOCK, on the prenuses, may ae OR RENT—A valuable GROCERY STORE, situated on the corner of 12th and B streets, near the Caual, foriner!y occupied by Messre. Sengstack & Clarke, and is one of the best stands in the city for aresident, country, or rivertrade. 1 Shelving, Bins,Counter,&c. For terms app! subsenber at No, 355 K sireet west, between and Thirteenth streets, S, FRANCIS HANNA. 8p 18-cotf FS& SALE.—Valuable and handsome BUILD- ING LOTS, with improvements, opposite the Smithsonian Institute, known as Lots No. 27 and 3 in Square No. 383, having a front of 50 feet on south B street, and running back at pares of 125 by 135 toa ® feet alley, betwesn %h and lth streets south, with improvements, consisting of a hand: ie Back Building, built of patent brick, containing 4 rooms; Carriage-house and Stable for three horses. The owner has incured agreat expense in ornamenting the yard with fruit trees, and va sent can be seen in fine bearing order. Inthe yarda 35 feet well has eee constructed, from which the purest water can rawn. Persons wishing to purehase 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 buildings. a Reyes Title indisputable. For further information inquire on the promises, or at 417 Pennsylvania avenue. may 12-eo2w* Fe8, RENT.—The HOUSE on G street, between 19th and 2m sireets, First Ward, formerly occu pied by Lieut. Harrison. It is nearly new, well fin- ished, and has all the modern improvements, with Carriage-house and Stable, servant’s roo Apply to WM. BROWN, next door . | dee SALE.—My RESIDENCE onthe corner of New Jersey avenue and C street south, Capito! dul, Sronting on the avenue 162 feet 9 inches, and on C street south 206 feet 11 inches, and containing nearly 34,000 aquare feet, may 8-tf ‘welfth W. F. PHILLIPS. © REWARD.—Ran away from the subscri- 300 ber on Thursday, April Sth, EGRO_ MAN ISAAC WOOD. He is thirty years of age, biack complexion, about five feet and a halt high, and has very large ba ‘The 'e reward will be paid for his appre- hension and delivery tome if taken in a free State, or $100 if taken in the State of iy or District 0 a soar: Buena. Vis Post Office, ap-21-tf Prince Georges county, Ma. 2K IN THE OLD DOMINION COAL Ss WOMPANY RANAWA COUNT A. Subseriptions will be received at the Banki House of Chubb Brothers, for the remaining st of the above company, waeng tee? hundred shares. ‘he eapital stock is $100, dollars.) of which saved Tor active operations, and 6 per osnts ine for ~ | be guaranteed upon the stock now offered fore wi the original stockhol jers, for the period of two years. Particulars ii rd to the stock, and its wile mage, knowa pon application to CHUBH te P. P. DANDRIDGE, Axent._ ian 27 NERD FOR THE UNITED sTaT: Sy Pa-—Two hundred aie oe red able % from $11 to $22 per month, ghia hai y ine” acks, Wash pg! 4 with sea. ply. atys may 6-29 ven ‘all AUCTION § : > eee THIS AFTERNOON § TO-MORROW. By BONTZ & COOMBS, Auctioneers. 0 'CTION. FEDNESDAY MORNING, the anc. testeat on 10 o’clock a, m.. we shall sell, of ooms, on 7th street, near the Northern Market, the mcg 3 ‘of a gentleman leaving the city, consisting in art of— Wy; Inut and Chairs, marble top Tables Mahogany Wrtting Desk and Secretary Gate dining eee See cane-seat Marble-top Bureau and marble-top Washstand Tolct Tatien, Toilet Sets, Washstands, Looking-, Glasses _ Bispae. tera ciagoet ies Caeins c t 0 raw A’ fing assortment of China, Glasss and Crockery Ware, Jewelry. &c. Addition: The above furniture has been in use but a short time, antis well worthy the attention of those in quest of good furniture. Terms at sale. It BONTZ & COOMBS, Aucts._ By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. VALUABLE ier ROveD. LOT IN THE Ist WARD aT AveTion.—On TUESDAY AF TER- NOON, the 19th instant, at 584 o’olock, we will cell, in front of the promises,’east part of Lot No. 4. in Square 149, fronting 7 feet on L street north, be- tween 18th and 19th streets, and running back 116 faet toa 3-feet alley. The improvements are a two-sto- ty Brick House. E This property is on a newly-improved street, with the pavement laid. "Terma: One half, cash ; the deferred payments in 3, 6, erty — vee ing interest and sattefectorily secured. Sale positiv order o} rs. may WALL & BARNARD, Aveta, By BARNARD & BUCKEY; Georgetown. XECUTOR’S SALE OF VALUABLE Farm axp Town Lots at Avctiox.—O 1 TUESDAY, the 19th of May, we will seli. at our Auction Rooms. on Bridge street, at 44¢ o'clock p. m.,a valuable tract of Iand in Alexandria county, Virginia, contaiming seventy acres, about one rile from the Aqueduct, eye om immediately west of the farm of Robert Cruit, ae This land is very easy of improvement, is wate: With several fine streams; the greater part is in wood. This tract els 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, adjciain and south of the farm of Capt. Madd minediately after the sale of the e, in fror the preminns, we will sell the following descri ‘own Lots, viz: South part of Lot No. 290, in Beatty & Hawkin's addition to Georgetown, fronting 100 feet on Fayette strest west — — ruuning back 12) feet; will be vided into three lots. Also, the middie part of said lot, 77 feet, and run- ning back 120 feet. “Cius also will be divided to suit urchasers. = Also, parts of Lots Nos. 69 and 70, in Beatty & Hawkins’s, addition to Georgetown, (northwest corner of First and Frederick streets,) fronting 63 feet on First street and 87 fect on Fredenek street. These will be divided into two lots of 3:4 feet on First street. | - The above described property (hems the real es tate in part of the late Wm. Jewell, deceased) wil! be sold to the highest bidders, without reserve. Terms: One fourth cash; 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- rit te cua oak te complied with in one week from day of sale, the propert be resold, at the expense and risk of the ng purchaser, THOS. JEWEL L, For the Executors. BARNARD & BUCKEY. Aucts. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer, BONNETS. TRIMMINGS, FANCY GOODS, F V may Rissons, Bonnet Sitks, Emproiwery, Per- ERY, GLASS COUNTER AND ww Cases. Sxow N pow, WEDNESDAY. " wei Sesd dharene ore pole excellent as ent of th ve mention: ie. "Tera cash A: GREEN mayI5-St Ach By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD Errects OF A FPaMILY DECLINING Hovskk £xPinc.—On WEDNESDAY, May 20th, at 10 o’clock,{ shall sell, at the corner of i’th and H streets, the Fur: re iifects of a geutieman deciining housekeeping, ie te of wainut brocatelle-covered Parlor Frrniture Four brocatelie and lace parlor Curiains, with fix- tures complete Marble-top Centre Tables, Fancy Chairs Walnut Etagere, office Table and cover ring Sofa and Chairs ooking Ginssex ixeelient Brussels, Three-ply, and Stair Carpets, Otleloth and Rugs Supenor walnut and mahogany carved Bedsteads, Wardrobes, marble-top Dressing Bureaus, Washstands Excellent enried-hair and hnsk mattresses Bolsters and Pillows forts, Sheets t Chairs, Lounges, Toilet Sets . Waln t Cottage Bedsteads, Bureaus, and Wash- stands Iron Bedsveads and Canopy, Commode Chamber Easy Chair, Fire frons . Towel Racks, Washstands, Window Shades Extension Dining Tabie, Sofa, Rocker mates peated Castors, China, Glass, and Crockery are Superior Refrigerators, Cooking Stove, Safe, & co. ‘ogether with a gencral assortment of Household itchen Effects. Terms: $25 and under, cash; over that sum a credit of sixty and ninety days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. _ ‘ may 15-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, i QMALL FRAME-HOUSE AND LOT IN THE +” First Warv.—On THURSDAY AFTER- NOON. May Mth, at 53¢ o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of lot numbered sixteen, in square numbered seventy-two, fronting 18 feet on2Ist street west, between north Laud M streets, running back 132 feet 5inches, with the improvements, consisting of asmail Frame flouse, containing three rooms. Terms: One-halfcash; the residue in three and six months, for satisfactorily secured notes, bearing interest. may H-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anctioneer. TO" THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONE, y £9 f the rain until THURSDA May 19th, same h JAS. C. ORNING, mmeneing at f xk, and continuing h each day until the whole is disposed, we shall sell the entire Furniture and Effects of the National Hotel in this city, forming the largest and st valuable collection of Furniture, Carpets, Bed ng, & er offered at public auction in this country, costing over 210,000, ‘This Hotel contains about four hundred rooms, completely furnished in every department, together with an immense Sowa Feed extra Bedding, fine wool Blankets, Comforts, Linen, &c., &c. The particular attention of the trade is called to sale, which will be made without reserve. ‘atalogues will be published in afew days, con- ing full particulars. siWandunder, cash; over that sum & ) and 90 days, for approved endorsed et t it. Feel ASC. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREE , Auctioneer. BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS ox THRDSTREET West, BETWEEN Noxtu D AND E STREKTS, AT Avction.—On TUESDAY, the 2th instant. I shall sell in front of the premises, at 5 o'clock p. m., three handsome Building Lots, front- ing 24 feet 8 inches each on Third street west, be- tween Dand E strect north, running back to anal- ley, being Lots H, I, and K, in ley’s subdivision of origmal Lot NO. 3,in $ This prop- erty is beantifully situated most rapidly im- proving part of the city, and convenient to the Cap- itol, Judiciary Square, and the Railroad Depot, and presents many inducements to persons wishing to make a good investment. ‘Terms: One third, cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. Title indisputable, 5 ae A. GREEN, Anctioneer. may iad By A.GREEN, Auctioneer. ANDSOME THREE-STORY BRICK Hovusg and Lot on 12TH STREET WEST, BE- TWEEN NoRTH G AND H STREETS, aT AUCTION.—On MONDAY, the 25th instant, I shall sell, at 6 o’clock p. m.,in froat of the premises, parts of Lots Nos. 25 and in square No. 288, with the improvements, which are an excellent three story Brick House,&c., being No. 463, The property fronts 3 feet on 12th street, by 155 feet deep, bounded on the side and near 2 3}-feot alley, containing in all about 5,515 feet. The roperty can be examined any time previous to sale tf calling at the premises at 4 0’! p.m. rd cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 Terms: One-thii months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale. — givon — deed of trust taken. itle indisputable, the purchaser. Bay ee at the cont of OREN, Avct. By, JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. 5 SREMPTORY SALE OF A WHOLE Pre Ne_OntWEDN ESDAY AFTER? wal May 3), at 6 o’cleck, at the Auction Room: ha! 8. F sha! el! hole of square No. 133, fronting on 18th and Sth ateact west and north R and & stroets. Terms: On rth cosh 2 me pe as ; ; bearing interest. 14 monthe patistnctorily MeO. MoGUIRE, Auct. : . GREEN, Auctioneer, OUR NEW AME eh AND LOTS, ai TED AT THE CORD oF n AND SD STREET FAST, AT AUCTION.—On F IDAY 5 the 22d instant, | shall sell, in it of the pre: E at 6 o'clock p. m., all of Lot No, 8, in Square ane the improvements, which are four new Frame Houses. The whole Lot fronts 100 feet by 100 deep, a part of which is not bui!t ou, and will be sold sepa- rate, The Houses and J.ots on which they stand will be sold one with the privilege of the whole. Terms: One-fourth cash ; the baiance in 6,12, and 1gmonths, for notes, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed xiven anda deed of trust taken. ‘Title indisputable. All conveyancing at the cost of the urchaser. ia : uct. miay 18-d A.G OR BOSTON.—Th: r fast sailing Clip Fever Schooner SVLV ANUS ALLEN, "11 we -. For freight or paseage sppls RILEY & BR may 12 passag: ly to HA! 3RO.. 1 Th ‘Water street, Georgetown. y Ri AAD shatter ie aevoESS srk Tecei ol Ft eeaaoabeaped ombaat e assortment of Spring and Summer S{LKS from 5} cents to $1.00 per yard. ard. C " Hep pinces youre ol gpsse very rich plain black 73 ard. Shine eared beautiful Re LAWNS, at 12%e.,. Wi ment of all kinds of geperal |] eer enero ay & areal may 12-e08t 523 7th st. $ doors north Pa, ay. - TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Further from Europe. Naw Yorn, Mey 18.—The steamer Arago, from Liverpool, arrived here this evening with dates to the6th instant. She brings 300 passengers and $185,005 in specie. Among the are Mr Wise, Secretary of the American Legation; Mr. Chase, Vice-Con- sul at Paris, afl Mr. Camille Delpis, Secretary of the French Legation at Washington. Admiral Lyons’ squadron had arrived at Malta. A Tripoli slave ship had been seized and the slaves liberated. Certain reforms in the Greek worship have been directed to be carried ont aa Austrian mi: Tes ape vend oyeeed Admiral ren’s Russian squat Ws soon expected at Alziers, 2 5sRmmigl he general election in France was fixed forthe Qist of June The Russian railway subscription in London had failed Martinez de la Rosa has been chosen President of the Spanish Congress. On the Mth instant the Argo saw a large ice- berg. THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE. Arrival of the Niagara. ALirax, May 19.—The British Mail Steamer Niagow. Capt. Wickman, arrived this forenoon, with Liverpool dates of the 9th instant. The Ni: left Liverpool on the morning of he %h. "The Canadian arrived out on the *th. = the Constitution at Southampton on the 7th instant. The news js unimportant. The Queen’s speech before Parliament, about which so much anxiety was felt, age J says, iu relation to Central American affairs, that negotia- tions with the United States are yet unsettled. ‘Tue MARKETS —Cotton was firmer, with 2 slight advance. Sales of the week 60,000 bales, including 7,000 on speculation and 6.500 for ex- = Estimated sales on Friday 10,000 bales ‘he market closed steady. B stuffs were un- changed. Sugar had advanced 2s. Provixions” were dull. Spirits turpentine was firm, and holders demanted an advance Manchester advices were favorable. The wea- ther was encouraging for the farmers The money market was unchanged. Consol« 93%. To be Hung. Harrispurc, May 19.—The Governor has ap- pointed the 2i.t of August for the execution of McKim for the murder of Norcross, of Altoona Arrival of the Circassian. Hacirax, May 19.—The steamer Circassian ad vertised for Portland bas arrived here. Her in telligence has been anticipated Railroad Opening. Scraxtox, N. J, May 18.—The new railroad route from Philadelphia to this point, via the Easton, is now Northern Pennsylvania road and fully in operation. The Kansas Treason Cases. Cnicaco, May Is.—A Kansas letter states that the U.S. District Attorney bas entered a nolle pees po in the case of Governor Robinson, in- dicted for treason The Sonora Filibusters All Shot. New Ortrans, May 15.—Mexican advices state that the Sonora fillbusters were all shot on the 6th inst., and that the country was now quiet Sale of Chelsea Hospital Lots. Boston, May !5.—The U. S. Marine Hospital estate at Chel was sold at auction to-day There were sixty lotsinall. A number were sold under the govermment valuation, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Navigation on the Ohio River. Pitrsserc, May 16.—River twelve feet and rising; boats plenty and loading at very low rates to all ports on the western rs. A good stave of navigation will certainly continue for a mouth to come. Extradition Case. Cievetann, May IS —The examination of Mc- Henry alias Townsend ended to-day, with the prisoner being remanded until his identity with the Canadian murderers has been established New York Markets. New York, May 1%h.—Flour is firm; sales of 7,000 bbls $6.40aS6.50; Southe:n his advanced to $7.20a’ Wheat is heavy, with a general decline of 2c; seles of 12,000 bushels. Corn is firm; sales of 21,000 bushels; mixed. 9c. Pork is higher; mess $23.90. Beef is unchanzed; Chicago repacked, $16.15a%16.20. Lard is steady at liye in bbls. Whisky is drooping; Ohio, Sic. Financial. New Yor, May 19.—Stocks are lower gene-- ally. Cumberla Coal Company I=X; Mlinol Central shares 139; do is 993; Michi Southern 67%; New York Central 8; Pennsyl- ia Coal Company 93%; Reading 79%; Virginia 6's 914; Missouri 6s 2. Sterling exchange is dull. a oe L LIVE,” will not be outdone by any in the Paintin of an ex perinced repared to do NSPAHENCIES, continne to do HOUSE PAINTING, NG, and GRAINING ing superior manner 53 Louisiaua avenue, between 6th and 7ti streets. “may 13-eolm M. T. PARKER. WASHINGTON SEWING ROOMS. The proprietor has to day added two more ma chines to his force,making seven inall. This was ‘eudered imdispensible by the pany ancreasing Business offering for execution. He will now be eb: tv observe greater promptitade in the fulhiment c orders. Shirts made entire, 73 cents; plain sewing, cents per y Collars, ~3eents each: Wrist bands, small, 3 cents per paur ents, and other work in Proportion. 1es and others can heve any amount of sewing done at a few hours’ notice. Rooms in Clagett’s new building. on 9th street, seven doors from Penn, aveuue, opposite Gideon's printiug office. - Ladies and others are invited tu call and examine the worl q 8, cash invariably. GL. at No. Teri may 13-e01m ape 7 * 7 have been selling for the iast hve years ; and the high reputatio: they have, wherever ased, warrants us ii recommending themas the best and most economical article of the kind now mn use—the style and fimsh ts also very handsome. For sale, cheap, atour House-Furmshing Warerooms, No.'5% 71h street. may U-eo8w ___McGREGOR & CO. YW |»: BICHLER, . . . Ne. 99 SEVENTH STREFT, betweea D iwi E streets, west side, PRAC- TICAL WATCHMAKER, keeps oonstantiy oo hand » bye assortment of WATCHES and; JEWELRY. hor of * Margaret Mait- - ys of My Life, an autodiogra cents. e Chureh History, 2 vols., price $4.0. Stories of the Jaiand World, by Charice Nordhoff, MGormany, ite Universities, Theology and Relig any, ite Unive f On, with Sketohes of Neunder, Tholucks &e., and sthes distinguished German divines of the age, by Ph Sehaif, D. D., Professor in the Thy ical Semins ry, Me-cersburg, Pennsyivanin, price Wothe’s Pocket Dose Book, containing the doses end uses of all the articles of the Materia Medica and chef official prepara’ -by Joseph H. Wythe, ‘1.M.D., author of “The Microsoopist,” * = ont me oe on pee ” &e. Price 63 cents. ublis! ost PAY LO and for sali eat R & MAURY’S ae q _M™ay 14 near 9 aioe. EAD THIS CAR D.—AS THE SUBSCRIBER Rite ron haaaeole ae ONLY. and at the most liberal ae he res full: requests all who buy PAINTS a :S, COLORS. WINDOW” GLASS, BRUSHES, “LAMPS, ETHEREAL OIL or CAMPHENE, to eall and inquire his prices, and they will certainly purchase if they consult their own interest. Goods taken torall parted tote bee i is en to 8 Ci! re 1. R. MeGREGOR. 534 Seventh street. QOKS FROM LONDON. 2% cha Gibraltar, by Sir Robert Gardi- ner, K.C. B., . : The Press ‘and tne Public Service, 1857; $1.25; 2 vols. Chronologica! Tables, ancient and ‘Les7, brush Floquence, Political Oratory, 2 vols., 1857; litary and Naval ‘. Brean Socal and Pole! Srey 1, 1857; B " he og poe ‘8 agama its History and Tactics. ‘ate’s 3 he all Knigh » '; $7 ote. Herdwicke's Shilling Haueeeeses ears Sees. Hardwicke’s =aaing Peerage, 1857; 71 ote. @ Hii ie H . aay 16- FRANCK TAYLOR. LLISTON, THE COMEDIAN.—The Lafe a Ra Fintervcsek of Robert Walia ‘Twas =a ian, COT | Aaymond, author - ceptance,’” price eta, = ". Ac 4 ‘he Two Convicts, by Frederick Gerstacker; au- thor of “Wild 3) th ” pries 50. ‘Mansfield Park, novel ty lone eee price st cts. tn Warbeck, by the author of Frankenktein, i le’s Common Things ‘of Every -day Martin REAPS Bot, 8d :: Price 75 cts. | PIANOS FOR RENT ATJOHNY. BLgi> 8, Prancsze Joth ata. ie 7 may 15-lw