Evening Star Newspaper, July 9, 1857, Page 3

Crimtsan Covrr Yesterday, Cordelia Ann ETOWN Scnoons.—The examination of that John Reese. AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALES. L T E L L IGENC E [commentcat WE SEE BY AN ADVERTISEMENT in our tot Riayzell was found not guilty on the second in- dictment, for receiving stolen goods. The ver- dict given on Tuesday, of — posers nig Te- considered and rendered petit larceny. was then brought up on a third indictment and found uilty. = The case of Joseph Gerhardt, cha with shooting Henry Schoulte on the Ith day of June last, was entered upon and the following Ju: were nnelled—Benjamin Gettings, John w . ae Rarnes, Thos. J. Davis, Wm. = Jones, Samuel McKnight, Edward H. Edelin, Abraham Butler, George M. Sothoron, John T. Bradley. Peter Hepburn, and A. Lewis Newton. The District Attorney having stated the law points in the case, the examination of the witnes- ses for prosecution w&s entered upon, the testi- mony not varying materially from that adduced at the Coroner’s inquest. James H. Lewis, Joseph Cross, Samuel Nor- ment, Watkins Turner, and J. Rob- inson were examined for the prosecution. Upon the conctusion of the evidence for the Prosecution— . Mr, Hofer, on the part of defence, stated what Svas“Spected to be proven on that side—that five y "ung men had been ona drunken spree all the tay; had been rioting up and down the streets, and ot ladies in an omnibus; that, mad dened with Hquor and regardless of all law, hu- man or divine, they went to the house of the de- fendant. and there after calling for more liquor refused to pay. and accompanied that refusa’ by threats of violence and language the most brutal and insulting to Mrs. Gerhardt. After a few words were _— they commenced a riot; pressed Mrs. Gerhardt out of the house, and, ad_ vancing on her, struck her with stones and sticks. She screamed for help, and the bar-keeper, who had Previously been occupied with a portion of the oy inside the house, now ran out and struck the assaulting party in her defence. At this moment Mr. Gerhardt came forwa' ‘d, hearin; his wife’s screams, and seeing her surrounded by a gang of ruffians who were trying to knock her down, and to save her asa last resort fired his — On the point. who shot the bar-keep- er, they expected to show that the rioters had stols in their possession, and that when Ger- rdt fired the bar-keeper stood with his back Yowards him, and that the shot from which ‘Shulte died was received in the breast, indicating ‘that the pistol was fired from the crowd. And even admitting that Gerhardt shot the deceased, he was ina condition of circumstance to Lape 4 such act; and if the jury can convict under suc! circumstances, they will takeaway from the good citizen every fecling of seenrity and throw open his doors to vagabonds and ruttians. , Arthur West and —— Smith were then exam- ined for the defence, and upon the conclusion of “their teStimony the Court adjourned until this enorming This morning the Gerhardt case was resumed. S. V. Noyes was called to the stand for defence, to testify in relation to the conduct of the assault- ing pa in an omnibus. about half an hour pre- Vious to the affray at Gerhardt’s _ Sophia Wolf, Augusta Musgritf, Harriet Smith, Susan Evans and Jane Hasler were examined for “defence—the evidence elicited being the same as that upon the Coroner's Inquest Harriet Smith testified to seeing one of the men hand a pistel to his companion after the shots were fir The testimony closed here. The District Attorney, addressing the jury, re- viewed the evidence, and maintained that the accused was not justified in using a deadly wea- pon to save his bar-keeper, who was beating a drunken man; that the pistol was not fired to pro- -ect bis bar-keeper or his wife, who were shown by the evidence to have been in no peril, but for the purpose of killing Hall. If the jury are sat- istied that the house, wife, or bar-keeper were in impending peril, then the defendent is innocent; but Sf, on the contrary, they believe that the pis- tol was fired by the defendant with a purpose only to kill Hall, and not in defence of his person, pro * tty, wife, or bar-keeper, then he iscertainly guilty. Mr. Key closed, and Mr. Rooker for defence addressed the jury ina short but pertinent ha- yYangue upon the evidence which an been given. Mr. Morgan was concluding for the defence when this report closed Praiic Scoot Examination.—The male de- partment of the Third District School, —— Mc- Cathran, principal, was made yesterday after- noon—the examination being conducted by Prof. Pendleton and Dr. McKim, assisted by Mr. J. E. Thompson. teacher of the Fourth District School ‘There were present, besides the exam ing com- mittee, several other trustees of the Public Schools and a large audience of parents, friends. teachers, and others. The examination passed off to the general satisfaction of the committee, and all others present; the classes in reading had made great improvement, and the exercises were pronounced uncommonly good: the boys are gen- erally small, but show great proticiency, the r sult of steady application with a love of study, which is very flattering to a teacher, and evinces proper es to that end. The classes in arith- metic were subjected to a critical examination by Mr. Thompson, who gave them some difficult problems in aos and decimal! fractions, which they did not fail to work out to the admiration of the trustees, and in a manner to draw a smile of approbation from the questioner. Several gentlemen, at the close of the examina- tion, addressed the pupils in commendation of the progress which they bad made since the ex- amination of last year, spoke words of en- couragement to i them to a continued appli- cation to their studies as a true course to honor- able distinction in their future lives. The Board of Trustees not having been able to ‘be present at the time first assigned for the exam- ination of the Male Primary school of the Fourth district, (Mr. Edson, teacher,) Messrs. AtLee and Pearson of the Board visited it on Tuesday last. Much improvement was apparent to the trustees since the previous examination. ‘The order main- tained was unexceptionable. In reading and —_— the classes were particularly gi As an evidence of the advantages of ae educa- tional training while the mind is ductile, it was observed that while the larger boys frequently hesitated, stammered and committed errors in reading. the younger ones enunciated with great ease and correctness the most difficult words Mr. AtLee, in addressing the pupils, spoke some kind words of encouragement to such of the larger boys as were thus surpassed by their juniors, and told them how by patient study they could soon place themselves in a position to im- prove in their studies in a greater degree than the younger one. Mr. Pearson followed, and adverted to the greater educational opportunities enjoyed by the youth of the present day than when he was a hoy, and urged upon the pupils the necessity of properly improving their advantages Tux Rivex.—The repairs on the Long Bridge are going forward apace. Mr. Church is getting the celebrated hoy bracing under the western draw, and on next Monday the draw will be open and travel suspended across the bridge for @ few days, to allow the sleepers for tie diaw railway to be laid—this done, and the bridge will be all right again, as far as the Corporation re- pairs go; any further repairs, if done, will be ex- ecuti the order of the Commissioner of Pub- He Buildings. On yesterday, three Inmber schooners and twen- ty-three long boats went up the Washington channel to the mouth of the canal. Travel over the bridge is very brisk. Arrived, at Harvey & Co’s wharf, schooners Octavian Ellen, Ellictt, from Philadelphia, with coal to Harvey & Co; Caspar Heft, Shoe, from Philadelph with coal to John F. Given & Co. At Galt & Young's wharf, schooner Allegany, Acker, from Philadelphia, with coal for Castle- man & Bro At Riley’s wharf, schar Zephaniah, Walker, from Elizabeth City, N-C., with shingles for H. Cc. Purdy & Co Packet schooner Baldwin (Mott Bedell line) has gone to the Navy Yard fora cargo of iron buoys for the Gosport Navy Yard. Grace Cuvrcn Pic Nic yesterday, we are gid to say, Was every way successful, some four cr five hundred persons having participated in it, and a satisfactory sum, we doubt not, was real- ized for the benefit of the Sunday School Library of that chureh eT rat of the day was the » at Fort Washington, der the fine old elm The children were, Fanny of W. ‘T. Johnson, and Maria nter of Jas. T. Carrol t forget to mention that the boys on the excursion displayed their heroism in giv- ing battle to, and slaying a rather formidable black snake in the woods. The party returned to thiscity in fine condition about sandown; the steamer George Washington making the ren up from the White House in the short space of one hour and a quarter. Recovery oF Sto.en Goons.—On Tuesday, the following case was up before Justice Murphy. A sett of harness was stolen from the stable of Capt. R.T. Knight a short time since, and on ‘Tuesday morning a young man found it in the carriage of Mr. Moxley. of Georgetown. Mr Moxley, a gentleman well known in this com- muwnity, accounted for his possession by showing that he purehased it an auction sale of Mr Crown. Mr. Crown showed that it was left at his store for sale at bya man who brought it there ina bag. ‘The harness was restored to Captain Knight; the money paid for it was restored to Mr. Moxley. and officers sent in search of the thief, but no arrest has been made by them. Perry Orrexcr.—This morning, two little boys were arrested by Officer King for stealing mineral water from the wagon of Arny & Shinn. ‘Bhey were taken before Justice Do: and com- mitted to jail. Such offeuves, of daily occurrence, are repeated arguments in favor of the erection of a house of correction for the reformatioa of these juvenile offenders, the male department was held by a portion of the Guardians on Monday, at the schoolrooms ; and the senior male department will give its Rhetor- ical Exhibition at. Forrest Hall on T: > the 14th instant, at 3 o’clock, when the silver medals and premiums will be nted On Friday, the 10th instant, the female depart- ment will examined from 9 to 12, and from 3 to 6 o’elock, at the close of which the silver med- als and premiums will be presented. This takes place at the schoolrooms. The routine of a a examination has so few charms for those who feel no real and active in- terest in education, that but two or three were resent other than the members of the Board. ‘his has been a source of regret in all past times, and will continue, I presume, as long as thecause continues; yet it would be a pleasant breach in the remarkable rape that has heretofore existed on this subject, if those who profess to be inter- ested in the welfare of the schools would encour. age the teachers by their Peceenoe on the occa- sions mentioned ; and teularly the City Coun- cils and clergy, who have been, I understand. officialiy invited, as well as those who have had their attention called to the subject, of late, more closely than usual, The schools are willing to be subjected to the test of an examination, and no one can justly con- demn them as not deserving the end of thir crea- tion without personally witnessing that test X. Centre Marxet.—There was a brisk market this morning, especially in vegetables and ber- ties in season. Prices were as follows Roll butter. 25a31 Phil’a print 37 Honey, per Ib.... 2 Cymlings, per doz 18220 ¢| Lettuce, prhead.., ad )}Spinnach, pr peck 25 Asparagus, bunch 6 Onions, bunch... 2 Calves heads,each —_ 25) Tomatoes. doz.... 25a37 Bacon.. +++ 15a16| Bermuda Potatoes 81 Shoulders... + lali}Snap Beans, pk... 20 Breast pieces .... Mal6|Lemons, per doz.. 12a25 Dried beef........ 17al$| Cabbage, prhead. 6al2 Chickens, pr pair. 50a75 Radishes, bunch. 2a Turtles, each...12a$1.25|Green peas, pr pk. 25 Corned salmo: 15) Cherries, ea qt.. 6al2 Herring, per doz.. 20a31|Gooseberrles ..... ww Terrapins, each... 37a87|Currants.. . 10 Irish potatoes, pk. 50a62|Mulberries . 1 New Potatoes, pk. 50a62) Blackberrie: > WwW Corn, pr bush.... %a#!| Pine Apples,each 12als Corn, ear, pr bush. 60) Beets, per bunch. 4a6 Beans, pr bush. 2|Turnips, perb’ch. 4a8 Rye, pr bush. *1/ Cucumbers, doz... 25a37 Oats shad, per pair. 50 Meal (Sturgeon, cuts ... 12a50 Shorts | Perch, per bunch. 25a37 Shipstutts . 40a90|Clams, per 100... SU Eggs. per doz.... 22a25 [communtcaTED.} Allow me to express the admiration so gener- ally felt last evening at the closing exhibition: t Miss Harrover’s school, on F street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth. There was not a parent or 6 atti present, who was not delighted at the hiy creditable manner in which the young ladies and youths acquitted themselves. The admirers of good reading—so rare an accomplish- ment—saw in the clear, distinct, and_appropri- ately emphatic enunciation, more or less mani- fested in every case, that no ordinary monitress had guided their studies; while the refined sen- timent and beautiful imagery of the Pieces— mostly the productions of another teacher, as we told. (although her tender years seemed tocontra- dictthe statement,) showed that a very high order of talent had governed the school. The display in French and music were equally gratifying. The distribution of the rewards of merit, by the Rev. Mr. Haskell, accompanied by most felicitous remarks and the benediction by the Rev. Mr. Hill closed the interesting scene. Such schools deserve # fiberal share of public patronage. AN OBSERVER. Tuk Weatner.—Range of the thermometir from Thursday noon, July 2, to this morning: Morning. Noon. Night. Thursday — 6x 60° Friday ... 65 63 Saturday 6s 6s Sunday 2 ri Monday 76 Tuesday ri a Average height of the thermometer in the morn- ings, from July 3 to July 9, inclusive, 64° 05°. ew moon, Tuesday, 2Ist July, a tittle after 1 o'clock in the morning Remarks —July 2, tine rain throughout, aircold and cloudy to ¢ 3d, cloudy, air colder, got out fine and ended so; 4th. cloudy early in morning, got out fine, and so finished; 5th, cloudy, and air leasant throughout—between 9 and Mat night heavy rain. with thunder, &e..to S. and W.. (after 12 o'clock, I am told, a very beautifal lunar rainbow was observed to the N. and W.;) 6th, fine and pleasant; 7th, fine and warm, with light spit of rain; Sth, fine, much warmer; Mh, hazy atmosphere, warmer, muddy river. Georgetown, July 9, 1957. B. City Imrrovements.—The order for paving and grading the circle at the corner of Fourteenth and M streets, where they connect with Massa- chnsetts and Vermont avenues, has been given, and Commissioner Rawlings will proceed finme- diately to the work. The drain under the alley between Sixth and Seventh streets is now nearly completed. This is a valuable improvement of that neighborhood, as it keeps the alley as dry and clean as any of the paved streets. The work of paving the alley between Ninth and Tenth streets, from E to F’ streets, was commenced yes- terday. These alleys are under the supervision of Commissioner Owens. Wasuincron ATHENKUM.— This association of young gentlemen met last evening in the Al- dermen’s Chamber, City Hall, for the purpose of discussion ; the question being upon the relative powers of influence of the Press and Pulpit. Some well put arguments were delivered by Messrs. Matteson and Crandell of the association and by Mr. Crawford an honorary member. This room was grauted to the association for its weekly meetings by a recent act of the Board of Aldermen. These meetings are public, and last evening we noticed several venerable and eminent ci izens present who appeared to be highly pleased with the discussion. Sometuinc New.—The bed canopies adver- tised by Alexander, (upholsterer, north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between Twelfth and Thir- teenth streets,) are capital things for the season, light, handy, roomy, airy, zraceful, and exceed - ingly useful. They can be placed over any bed- stead, and when so placed, without shutting out the air. embrace an insurance against being tron- bled with flies when one takes one’s afternoon nap; and against mosquitoes at night. They are really +‘ something new under the sun.’? Po.tce Rerorts.—The reports of of the police officers to the Chief of Police, for the weck end- ing July 4th, show a total of 38 cases—i1 United States and 27 Corporation cases Several of the officers had not reported. In the Fourth District there is one officer less than heretofore, Mr. Francis Ward having resigned to take another position, and in the Sixth District one ofticer disabled, Mr. Robinson. Bank oF MetRotis —At the stockholders’ meeting, on Monday last, the following gentle- men were elected Directors of the Bank of the Metropolis for the ensuing twelve months: Charles Hill, Thomas Carbery, Lewis Johnson, Wm. B. Todd. George Parker, R. P. Dunlop, George Lowry, Stephen P. Franklin, and George W. Graham. Gas AssessmENTS. —The Commissioners of the various Wards are making up the assessments on the property fronting upon streets lighted with ‘as. for the payment of the expense of the gas. his is a task requiring great care, in order that the assessments shall bear equally upon the prop- erty holders. SaLes.—Wall & Barnard. auctioneers, sold yes- terday afternoon at auction the beautiful country seat of the late A. Hoover, Esq., to John Little and J.D. Hoover, Esq. ‘The price obtained was about seventeen thousand dollars. A. Green, auctioneer, sold lot 20, in square 411, to Frank Geier, at ten cents per foot. PuiLaverrnia Association.—Last night, the association of members of the Franklin Fire Com- pany, who are preparing for a pleasure trip to the | city of Philadel pita during the app oaching fal!, | paraded for the purpose of drill. | Warten Retrrns.—Western Lock-up—Agnes White, drunk and disorderly; workhouse 90 days. Patrick Curran, do; do. Cent Station—John Butler, colored, disor- derly and resisting officers; fine and costs, $2.18. Tue GERMAN TURNER Association, assisted by the singer society “*Maenner Chor,” intends to give a Grand Theatrical Performance with Concert and Kall to merrow night at the Washington Assembly Rooms. W: formed that the dramatie section Wear of the Association, which has hitherto kept within | the lunits of the Turner Hall, bas so far advanced in | the Dramatic Art. as to be able to appear now before tne public at large. They will introduce two splen- id and laughable comedies, and the Maenner Chor, asociety of twenty five talented singers, will sing fou their favorite songs, wherewith i have earned xo much praise and admiration at the last Singer Peatival in ‘Pinindelphin, After the perform anos Bail with full orchestra, Tickets ® cents and cents. * Lyon’s Macyetic PowpkR, for the extermination of Bedbugs, Cockroaches, Moths, Ants, and M uitoes. Also, Pills for the destruction of Rats and ice, holesale apd y Odeon Build: is now see his patrons and the public i I, at his new place of bu: id stand Sixth Street below Bemnesivanme avenge, “With fall set of competent plum ind fitters, we cheerful- ly recommend’ hi to the notice of the Public at MapdamME Mount has prepared by special request, & Salve for the cure of Cancers, which never was known to fail. Also, a Cordial for Dysentery, Diar- thea, and Summer Complaint, which actsas a per- fect charm to arrest all of these diseases. Also,& Salve for the Piles, (an extract from a flower,)a sov- ereign remedy. Give thematrial. Like her Con- sumpt er, they may be relied on. She offers no article but what has been test ‘0 at No. 3 street, between llth and 12th. Also mer’s Drug Store, corner 9th street ‘enue. The Consumption Destroyer also can be found’in Alexandria, at Mr. Castleman’s Store, on King street, my sole agent for that pla in Georgetown at Mr. T. A. Newman’s, on Bridge street. je !7 MARRIED, On the 7th instant, Rev. Gustavus Brown, D. De DANIEL, C WEBSTER Te Mine BO TER ANN RODGERS, both formerly of Alexandria, Virginia, ™ DIED, On the afternoon of the 8th instant, ANDREW FOOTE, in the 37th year of his ag His funeral will move from late residence on I, between 9th and With streets, at 2 o'clock p. m., to the 15th street Presbyterian Church, where the fune- Bi ssnices, by the Rev. Dr. John C. Smith, will ie ice. - ‘On the tih instant, Mrs.SAR AH COLLINS,aged 78 years. Tier funeral will take place To-morrow Evening, the leth instant, at 4 o'clock , from the residence of her son in-law, J.H. Taylor, at the corner of 13te street and Maryland avenue, Island. Her friends and aequaintances, and those of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend without further notice. On the sth instant, GEORGE F., the only chila pl E.and Samuel T. Crown, aged 3 months lags. On the sth instant, KATE ELLAR, infant dangh- ter of G. M.and M. A. Keys, aged ¢ montive wel a2 days. a the 8th instant, JOHN RB. JILLARD, oldest 2.and Cordelia M. Jillard, in'the 9th son of George E. year of his age. The funeral will take place This Day, at 424 o’cl’k. from the residence of his father on K’ street, near l2th, to which the friends of the family are invited. FOR RENT AND SALE. OR RENT—A desirable RESIDENCE on the Heights of Georgetown. Enquire of C. F. SHEKELL at the Town House, or 15! High street. _3y 9-3t* = OTICE.—F URNISHED PARLORSand BED ROOMS for rent ina pleasantly located house, at the northeast corner of FE and lith sts. j | Dae! FOR SALE.—A FARM of acres, with crop in ground, situated about 10 miles ‘from Washington, near the 7th st. Plank Rond,about 30 acres of which is cleared and under cultivation. Terms of sale: One-half cash: balance in 4 years. If not sold at private sale before Wednesday, the 29th of this month, (July) will be sold at public sale, on the premises,on that day. _ For further information enquire of A. F. HINES. on the premises, or of C. M. HINES, Druggist, 120 Penn. avenue, Washington, D. C. dy 9-eot23th OR RENT—A three-story BRICK HOUSE on H, between 20th and 2ist streets, witha good back yard and alley. A permanent good tenant can have the same for $29) per year. Apply to ROBERT EA 21 near the premises, or at JOHNSON & dy 9-3t* VA Wier eye FARM FOR LE. — For saleA FARM of 513 a 5 peper Coun- 8 Virginia, one mile fi hell's Hionoen the lexandria and Orange Rz The soil is natu- rally excellent, and may economically and easily be improved, so that it wili produce as fine crops as are grown anywhere in the United States ; 115 acres in heavy timber, much of it suitable for ship timber, for which there are markets to be reached by means of the railroad ; also. a large quantity of cord wood that may be sold to the Railroad Company at remu- nerative prices. The buildings areali ona hill. and, with small repairs. may be m comfortable for the residence of a family “The place is well watered, and embraces every desirable convenience. As one of the joint owners of this Farm now resides in the West. and is determined to sell it, it will be sold a great bargain very accommodating term: Persons disposed to purel ther particulars to W. D. WA th shington City, whe ows ‘the prem- jy 8-0 VERY DESIRABLE COUNTRY RESI- DE: FoR Sate.—l offer for sale my HOUSE nd LOE in the upper part of the village of Bladens £, Mitnated opposite the residence of C. C. Hyatt, . Th of land ae- The improve- ut dwelling, nd in the very best man- rooms above the base- gardening purposes co Anew and conven! fthe best materials it has init five good nd a kitchen and t ment, which is made perfectly dry. Also, a larg ° stable, carriage-house. wood lc eessary out-houses. se, and There isa never-fai of pure water within a few feet of the kitcl This property presents rare advantages to String & quiet country home, or toa physiean wish- ioe eatery location. Jt is convenient to a good school and churches of different denominations. few minutes’ wa ng pump 1 door, ne de- A will take you to the celebrated medicinsl properties are too well ntiouing here. te above property will be at private sale until the 23d of the present month; if not sold by that time it will, on that day, be offered at public sale on the premises. ‘Terms made known on the day of sale. For further particulars address the subseri- ber at Bladensburg. Immediate possession given. iy 8-eotd ‘RENTAMIN BERR, M. D. OR RENT.—One three-story BRICK HOU situated on F street, between 2d and 3d. con- taining six rooms. For terms apply to J. ROVER, on Ist street, between Land K. jy 7-3t" OR RENT.—A Pleasant SCHOOL ROOM, with two other roo wanted, on 9th street, between L. and M, at . $4. Also, a STORE ROOM, on 7th, between H and 1. jy 7-lw* F OR SALE.—A comfortable new FRAME HOUSE, in the’Northern Liberties. A bargain ean be had, and buta small portion in cash will be required, and long credits given for the deferred payments. . Iso. a BUILDING LOT in the First Ward (near the Circle)can be purchased without a cash payment and on along credit. Appl to - . ~N. LANSDALE, iyS-Im__ 551 Mst., or through the Post Office. OR RENT.—A modern built HOUSE, contam ing 12 rooms, comfortably furnished, ina delight fal and airy location, fronting one of the public res- ervations, and commanding an extensive view of the city, the river, and Georgetown. It has gas through- out; water and bath-room. ‘Toa careful tenant the rent will be moderate. Inquire at 441 street, sec ond door from 12th street. je 23-tf SOR RENT.—Two WAREHOUSES on 6th street, between Pennsylvania and Missouri ave- nues. For terms, &c., apply to J. B. W . 327 Penn. avenue. je*Im T.. two-story BRICK DWE with back building anda fine yard uated on E street, between 13th and lth The house could be made one of the best business stands in Washington, being within a few steps of Willards’, and ad ening Ee 's Hotel. Pos- session given the ist of July. Apply to FRANCIS MILLER, Family Grocer, corner of F and ith sts. je 18-tf (Intel) Reo MS FOR RENT.—MISS MORLEY, having taken the house recently occupied by Mrs. Anderson,two doors fromthe Kirkwood House, 1s yes red to rent PARLORS and LODGING- ROOMR, together or separately, furnished orunfur- nished, and, if desired, will also furnish Board, or Breakfast, and ‘Tea to such as wish to dine at hotels or Gautier’s. The rooms are large airy, very pleasant for summer residences. Apply at 276 Penn.avenne. je 2-Im VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE_ON EASY TERMS.—The eligibly situated New three-story BRICK HOUSE, with BACK BUILD- ING, on the corner of loth street and Virginia Aye nue, and immediately south of the Smithsonian In- stitute, constructed of material and ay of the first class. Of the quiet and healthfulness of the neighborhood it is unnecessary to say % word. If the above property is not sold on or before the nst., it will be rented toa careful and punctual t nt. “For further particulars inquire of WILLIAM WARDRER, corner of i2th and C sts, dy 6-e06t (Intelligencer.) OR SALE—A FARM of abont 100 acres, in Montgomery county, Md., ten miles from Wash- ington, on the Colesville road, improved with a good Brick Dwelling, a log barn and stable, a fine orchard of choice fruit. A partis set with clover, and the whole well fenced. A bargain may be obtained if early applied for, or would exch mee for city proper- t ~N. LANSDALE, Agent, 564 M street, or through the City Post Othce, je22-im OAL !—COAL "COAL / | Now unloading two cargoes of COAL, egg size, nit DRED ASH 1. and will be receiving during ve, Ege, and Furnace size, both Ash, which will be sold at the lowest elected stock of HICKORY, OAK, VOOD, at lowest rates. Persons in want of fuel will do well to give us a call immedi- ately, as we are determined tosellat the very lowest prices that fuel can be obtained m the distriet. All orders left at either of our yards corner of band K sts., and Vermont avenu: nerot winter and Green streets, met with prompt attention. BickSON GORDON & CO.. (States) Ce orgetown, seorgetown, wiil iy 6-eotf JRANGIPANI F ss , ‘pe EvErtastine PERPe Sonps, Satchels, Pomades, and Handkerehief tracts, of this very superior Perfume just received and for sale at coon = ore, jy 7-6t {Intell.} AVENUE. 4 OWL AND OSTRICH FEATHER Ay Taree: Wire Dish Covers. Double Ice Pitchers, Refrigerators, Travelling Baskets selling in) Oe at ROME FAPHY FER ANCIS, 600 71h atreet. West End Dru is i Hiss ate ga SEVENTH STREET, fn E atreets, west side, a WRCRTAW A ECHALARES IAKER, keeps constantly on hand a fine assortment or WaTrcHES and, JEWELRY. ap Ie. Fosse con 0 2 TR UN'S Eo, Washington, and cor- | | By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURB AND HOUSEHOLD EF- FEcts at Atctiox.—On TUESDAY MORN- July 14th, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of J. jairn, ies corner of New York avenue and T shall sellall his Furniture and Effects, comprising— h streets, Pair of Walnut French Divans Six Wainnt Carved Parlor Chairs Rosewood Rocker Ca Shades Sol ‘w-post Bedsteads Wal reaus, Wardrobes Washstand Iron Bedsteads. Trundle Bedsteads superior Curied-hair and Husk Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows, Toilet Sets Cherry and painted Wardro! ming . Chairs, Sideboard China, Crockery Ware Cooking and other Stoves, &c., &c. Terms: $25 and under, cash: over that sum a credit of sixty and ninety days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. P.S. The house is for rent. Inquire on the prem- ises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, iy CARD TO THE PUBLIC. £4% ‘The undersigned, who has been fur some three years engaged in this eity and vicinity in the busi- ness of erecting lightning. rods, with suitable points to the same, finds it necessary to defend his work from the insinuations and misrepresentations cast upon it, with flings upon himself and the section of country he was reared in, contained ina printed cir- cular floating about and through this community, signed by Mr. N. H. Rhoads. ; Rhoads is engaged in the business of erecting 1 ing-rods also, It may be that he expects by disparaging and misrepresenting me and my work to enhance his own success. For myself I resort to no such —— My work shall speak for itself. It all along has spoken. and still speaks. | am proud to say it will stand, and it challenges the closest and se- verest basta ft a From Mr. Rhoads’ circular, just now published and circulated, [ make the subjoined literal extracts : “| will convinee any man who will apply to me for the facts that a most villainous imposition has been carried on inthis city and other places where certain lightmng-rod points have been put up. We have the most positive evidence that men were never more pexouahly humbugged or swindled than those who have purchased some of these pewter lightning-rod pints. Wooden nutmegs and pewter Hebtning points. mile this is agreat country. and we live in the most enlightened age of the world. The points above re- ferred toare about twelve inches long, with three sharp irons, something resemblirg a shoemsaker’s awl at the base; the point itself proves to be noth- ing but lead, or some other soft metal. Hundreds of persons have been deceived hy travelling venders of these spurious points.” * "= * * * “The superiority of my method, as well as its chenpness, has recormmended it throughout the Union. I have erected a large number at the South, and likewise in this city and vicinity, where they have been highly approved.” s i = “The rods are furnished at a price to place them within the reach of every owner of a dwelling, and no one that has a house is too poor to pay for one. a hes ‘er every known security against the electric nid From the greatness of windy words and Inbored efforts ata scientific disquisition npon the subject of electricity which make up the major part of Mr. Rhoads’ cireular I have called and quoted the fore- going extracts in order that I might give thema plain and comprehensive contradiction. 1 manufacture and put up lightning-rods with points of various de- scriptions, as they may be desired or ordered by those who engage me in the matter, but in no in stance hav Lever put np such worthi+ss or pewter od points as Mr. Rhoads described. His fling, in this connexion, al “wooden nutmegs” may have reference to the State from which I hail— Connecticut ; it certainly has legitimately none other. 1am not ashamed of being a Connnecticut-born man, and a full-blooded Yankee. I erection legitimate business, and do my work peaceably and faithfully. Where Mr. Rhoads hails from I know not and not. I have heard that he alsois a Yankee. If so, him no better or worse for the fact. Good onesty, and fairdealing, and not one’s birth- e the man. nts I furnish to lightning-rods are of solid copper. plated with silver or gilt with gold, as may be preferred. I have never held out x good sample of my articles, and then furnished and put up a less worthy substitute. Can Mr. Rhoads say in truth as much. Mr. Rhoads may do lis work for less sums than I charge, and I should think he could afford to do so. My work isditferent from hs, but Ido it as lowas good teork and good materials can be done, Mr. Rhoads furnishes statements from gentlemen that they have employed him to take down p lightning-rods and put up his own in en engaged in several instances: ts aud put up my own in place ot gone to the trouble in thus to Mr. Rhoads’s circu Isiness) to pi nd reliable men in rnunity of the su nd etiercy s system of Lightnin is points ; but Lean do so. at any time, and will,if IE find it proper t aun take notice of what Mr. Rhoads ts doing to injure V AND FRESH PERFUMERY, just re- SHED THIS DAY COMPLETE. me in iny business, J.B. OLCOTT jy 7-e03t corner of 8th and D streets. ved at No. 2), between 8th and %th streets. H.J.MecLAUGHLIN & CO. pe B ‘ LITTLE DORRIT, complete, by Charles Dickens, price ¥ cents, fi le at care stead. > to take dow of them, J i ificates SHILLING IN’S Book Store, je17 Odeon Building, corner 4% st. and Pa, av. AKE NOTICE. us REMOVAL. GIBB: WIG, HALF WIG, BRAID AND CURL MANUFACTORY removed to 42 Penn- sylvania x ne, between 12th and 13th streets, near Gautier’s.. Hair Work Repaired, or taken in ex- Fine Toilet Articles, Combs, Brushes, &c. ge. Im QTOCQUELER’S BRITISH Ss testa story of the Brit Billiards 1 OLDIER. an Army, 1 vole 25, and. Practice, by London, 1857, with engravin si Ted Old Glees, Rounds, and Catches,with musie words, and Pianoforte accompaniments, », London, 18357 ; Hardwicke's Peerage for ol; te. Hardwicke’s Baronetage for 1a57, | Vol.;37¢. Hardwicke’s House of Commons for (837, 1 vol. Ste. Cyelopwdia of Universal History, 1 vol.; London, 1 Cyclopedia of the Physical Sciences, by J.P. Nich ol, astronomer, I vol.: London, t Univerta! Dictionary of the “English f an, and German Languages, =, lon, 1 een 2) BRANCK TAYLOR. po THE CLTIZE HE IST WARD. T°? THE CLTIZ rth D. Being now about the time of laying in your winter supply of Coal, L would mentiou the importance of looking to it at once. Fuel is a heavy item, there f and see that you deal pu can rely. | would sug- eral gentlemen—persons ngage their Coal for th me, at the following low price: large and small, $6.25 per t 00: it must be to pers: rwise I could net doit who buy for ens 2,24) Ibs. to the ton—guaranteed of the best quality. You must, if you wish to avail yourself of this offer, send in your orders before the first of September, so. as to enable me to deliver from the vessel, alter which ty fuel will be on the advance, Now afloat, 120 tous superior White Ash.eceg size. Send in your orders. 4 { . jy 7-30" No. 165 Pa. av., bet. 17th and lath sts. Fo’ OLD POINT AND NORFOLK. The Steamer MARYLAND will, on the 8th of July, commence runting regularly to Love places, leaving Washington fae nth-st. wharf) every WED- DAY and SAT AY at 9o'clocka m. Re x. will leave Norfolk every MONDAY and THURSDAY at 4 o'clock p. m. She will touch, going and cata at OLD POINT, PINKY POINT, BLACKISTONE’S ISLAND, and the usual landings on the Potomae. fe pases suing, meals, to Old Poimt and Nor- folk, FIVE Je Wtf WM. MITCHELL. V E HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE FOL- lowing Goods which we are prepared to sel! at a smal! advance of cost for casi : A ver large variety of Turner Bros. celebrated us VIZs Turner's ‘Ginger Wine, an excellent remedy for ispepsia . Blackberry Brandy, certain cure for Diarrhea and Dysentery Claret, Madeira, Sherry, and Sweet Malaga Wines, all of superior quality Raspberry, Strawberry, Ginger, and Cherry Bran- dies, all of fine flavors, prepared from the pure juice of the fruit. Rose, Cinnamon, Annis, and Eerpermment Cordials Curacoa, Absinthe, Essence of Pepperment Extract of Sarsaparilia, Stoughton Bitters Forest W ine Bitters. We have also on hand, a supply of Dr. Wheeler's Celebrated Sherry Wine Bitters, a spiendid article. In muldition to the above, we have at all times a large supply of the following named stock of Malt Liquors, being the only Liquors of the kind in the District, and which cannot fail in giving satisfaction to all who use them: iladelphia XX, Burton and XXX Pale Ae ietely a Brown Stout,X X Por- ter, and a fine article of Lager Beer. wer Cider, &c., 1, f Mineral V As usual, a supply of ) mera ‘SHINN. on hand, jes 57 Green street. Georgetown. SREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS.—10 excel- lent se: 1-hand PIANOS, really great bargains, for sale on very reasonable terms at our great Piano Ware Rooms, No. 306 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Ges) JOHN F. ELLIS. H MANUAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY, vol., London, 1857 Hunt's Practice of Photography 1 vol., London, 1857 Hart’s Photography Simplified, } ve non, 1857 Straus’s Art of Photography, transiated trom the German, | vol., London Saeiinn’s History and Practice of Photography, 1 Vvol., Napier’s sclestro-Metallurey. 1 vol., London, 1857 Bakewell’s Manuel of Electricity, Practical and ‘Theoretical, 1 1857 Ca all's Fext- ook of Inorganic Chemistry, 1 ondon f tnorganic Chemistry, 1 vol., London Shemical Analysis, Qualitative and Quuan- i lon Normandy’s Introduction to Rose’s Chemical Ana- lysis, | vol., London 7 Caen ’s Manual of Qualitative Analysis, 1 yol., sondon Graham's Chemistry in its Applications to the Arts, I vol., London Chemistry in its Applications to Arts and Manufac- by Ronalds, Richardson, and Knapp; 3 v., Gerhardt’s Chime, Organique, | vol., Paris juction to Practical Organic Chemistry, 1 vol., Rudiments 5 ees ef \ vol. London FRANCK TAYLOR. SECOND HAND PIANOS, RANGINGIN rice from $18 toe $125, just receiv: from Baltimore. ‘They are very good Also, 15 beautiful new PLA NOSin stor recently received from Boston. Highest price given for old Pianos in exchange for new, oe mber is 306. near 10th street, be- ‘emember our oon Sth and loth, JOHN. F. ELLis, Reid’ ——_— TO-DAY & TO-MORROW MORNING. By J.C. McoGUIRE. Auctioner. fb ete! SALE OF A NEAT meee eUataepes ware Oe FRUELBEY'S ERNOON, July 9th. at 63¢ o'clock. on the premi- ses, by virtue of a deed of trust, dated July 1853, and duly recorded in Liber J. A. S., No. and 9%, one of the - ington county, D.C., 1 shall sell Lot N, in Coyle's No. 424, fronting 16 feet 10 ween M N streets north, running back 9% feet toa ten-feet alley, with Heed smerovemmats. Fronisting of a nest and well- uit frame dwelling House. cash. JAS. M. WILSON, Trustee. 5.C. GUIR uctioneer. JA) ABLEU Posiic Avction TO. CLO THURSDAY AFTERNOOD at the Auction Rooms, to close an estate, erty, viz: — and 3in square Sand9 a Sand4 2B 3 No. 3 Square No. 53, all fronting on the Circle, north street, New Hampshire avenue, and street west. Terms: One-fourth cash ; the residue in 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest, secured by deed of trust on Sth, at 5 o’el’k, shall sell. without reserve, the following valuable city prop- 5 No. the premises. _ All conveyancing at the cost of the {urehaser. iv 2-d 4J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. ne By EDWARD 8S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer. VALLEY VIEW FARM AT get not disposed of at private sale before TL DAY, the 3°h of June, the property will be offered at public sale on that day at 3 o'clock, p. m., on the premises. This valuable FARM, residence of the iate Joha H. King, contaiming about 5 acres, ix well known ies one of the — beautiful =e see reces of property on the picturesque heights 0! Georgetown. D.C. itis in the highest state of cull tivation, a large portion occupied as et and ornamental garden. Several Orchards of the finest Fruit, and a large Vineyard of Catawba and Isabella Grapes. The Eaiidines are a large Family Resi- dence, and a small Cottage for a gardener’s family; Stables, Barn, Hay Shed, &c., mn good order. There are two beautiful springs of pure water on the place, attording an abundant supply for all purposes. This description gives but a faint idea of the character of this desirable place. Persons ———— purchase are invited to examine it ee ‘erms at sale. 2LLEN J. KING, Adm’x. EDW’DS. WRIGHT, Auet. The above sale is unavonlably postponed til! THURSDAY, July 9, at 5 0’ cloe! Pn E. J. KING, Adm’x. Georgetown, D, C., July 6. jy 8-2t By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. _ geN PTORY SALE OF FRAME HOUSE AND Lot aT AUCTION ON 7TH STREET, BETWE LaxnoM, st sipk.—On TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, July 14, at 63g 0’clock, we will sellin front of the premises, Lot No. 12, m square 449, fronting 28 ft. on 7th street, between Land ning back 116 feet toa wide alley. The improvements area two story Frame [lonse, containing five rooms. This property is inadesirable location, and ina rapidly improving part of the city, and is worthy the atten tion of purchasers. Terms: One-third cash; the balance in two equal payments of I2and igmonths. the deferred pay s to be secured by a deed of trust on the property. Ali ARD. Anets. conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser. iy8-dts WALL& BARN ND NSPREETS NORTH aT Arc- SDAY, the (5th instant, I shall ontof the the premises. at half past «ix .m., parts of Lots Nos.9 and 10, in David- suixlivision of Square 34°, with the improve- son ments, Which are a fine and nearly new three-story and basement Brick House with a well of excellent water inthe yard. This property fronts on the enst side of Ith street west, between M and N stree's north, and runs back to a wide alley. The House contains 8 conveniently arranged rooms and cellar. ‘This property is beautifully situated in a rapidly am ing neighborhood. rms: $1,000 cash; balance in 6, 12, and 12 months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken, Title indisputabie, iy 8d A. GREEN. Auctioneer. By J. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. if IGHLY VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT THE CORNER OF Norty L, str 4xpD litn STREET WEST » FRIDAY AFTERNOON, July Wth, at six o'clock, on the ses, I shall sell being Hon. C. 8 2.3, and 4, in ots having a front Syuare of 5 fee lith street west, each toa 16 feet ench to wing 3,200 square feet each, Also, four lots fronting 21 feet 6 inches on lth west, between 1, and M streets north, and back % feet to an alley, and containing 2,064 square feet each. These robably the most eligible and beautiful for sale in that desirable part of lots front on a beautiful res- ed by the intersection of Massachu- ud have been improved by handsome shaae trees. A plat of the subdivision will be exhibited at the sale, ‘Terms: One-fourth ensh; the residue in six, twelve, and eighteen months. with interest, secured by — of trust onthe iy 6-1 premises. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. PRENCH-PLATE Minkogs, Su » EPPECTS. PAIR OF CARRIAGE He ON. NING, July 15th, at Mr. de Cramer, 5 7 g ation, on 15th street. between New York avenue and H street north, I shall sell ail his Furni- ture and Eifects, the most superior kind, having deed imported direct from Paris. We id rosewood carved parlor furniture, a rich violet red velvet pl prising French Sofa, Lounge, two Arm Chairs, two Rasy Chairs, and six stutfed-back Side Chairs. Suite of jour French Curtains, to mateh with rch Lace Curtains. Cornice, Guilt Shades, &c. Pair of elegant French plate Mantel Mirrors Beautiful git Mantel Set, consisting of French Clock and Candelabras to mateh . Elegaut rosewood Centre Table, Etegere, and Wr ting table stvle Louis XV. ¥ Rosewood Fire screeus, rosewood Easels Gilt Picture Frames, Engravings, &c. Albums of sketches in Russia and Pranes Large quantity of rich asd beautiful Etegere and Table Ornaments . Suite of elegant Dining-room Furniture, consisting of richiy carved Beaufet Etegeres, E sion Dining Table. twelve morocco-covered Chairs of a beautiful French wood called rese- wood oak Cage of Brazillinn Birds, French Vases Beautitully-decorated French China Dinner and Cottee Service Rich erystal cut and engraved Glassware French Coilre-maker, Table Cutlery Silver-plated Ice Pitchers, Watters. &c. Suite of walnut Per or Furniture, finished in green and gold brocateile Walnut Se d Book case, Writing Tables Handsome Screen Green velvet Easy Chair > t suite of Chamber Furniture, consisting of Stesta Sofa, Easy Chairs, and four side Chairs, finished in rich fizured inere, with Curtains and Fire-screen to match = Mahogany mirror-front and plain Wardrobes Dressing Cabinets, Waslistands, and Commodes Superior single French Bedsteads, with fine curled- hair spring Mattresses Handsome Toilet Sets, Bedding Cottage Bedsteads, Walnut Wardrobes Bureaus and Washstands Curled-hair and other Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Brussels, three-ply, and Venitian Carpets India Matting, Oif Cloth, Rugs Ports indow Agnires Bamboo Chairs Bronze Iron Hat Tree, Hall Furniture Together with a general assortment of excellent ‘Fiousehold Effects. Also, at 3 o'clock, in front of the premises— A span of beautiful Black Carriage Horses, 5 and 8 years old, of Morgan breed, admirably matched, sound, kind, and beautiful travellers One four-seated Buggy Waggon, with shaft and pole, made by Lawrence, New York Double Silver-plated Harness Fur Robes, Woollen and Linen Covers, Whip, Sta- ble and Gardening Utensils, &c. ‘The Furmture, &c., 1s in excellent condition and of the most superior quality, having been selected in Paris with great care and without regard to cost. ‘The House will be open for inspection on Tuesday, the 14th instant, from 10 to 3. 0'elock. ‘Terms: $3 and under cash; credit of 60 and % days, for satisfi a bearing interest. J.C. iy 2-¢ N ARSHAL’S SAL. facias on scifa li $ .—In virtue of a writ of fieri law issued from the Clerk’: rt of the District of C. yashington, and to 1 shall expose to public sale for eas! mnt of the Court house door of said count: FRt- DAY, the 17th day of July, 1857, at 12 «clock, the following property, to wit: Alldefendaut right, title, claim, and interest mand to the three two-story and attie Frame Dwelling Houses and Back Buildings, situated on Lot No. 2, in square No. 107 in the City of Washington, D. C.. fronting 4° feet on north L street, seized and levied nas the property of Juhn 8. James, and will t sold to satisfy Judicials No. 243 to Mareh teria 1 Francis Wheatley vs, John 8. James. i OOVER, J.D. je 2d Marshal for the Dist. of Col, Cosine c MANTILLAS AND 4 «ADT TRAVELLING DUSTERS; And must be sola. 7 black Silk, Lace, and Barage Mantillas, from $1. to S15 De Bage 4 3S Ladies Linen Cravi Travelling Dusters, { Together with a large ‘stock Pisid and F110 8. of Silks. my Lawns, 1 » and all kinds: at low pri close the sea: cannot fail to please, 6 enn. a Coeur, MARKFT, 2 Corner 13th street and Penn. avenue. Just arrived trived and PURE CIDER VID AR. T ig Market take this oppor- tunity to return thanks for the liberal e be stowed by the citizens of Washington, and hope by strict personal attention, with erate charges, to merit it jt 5 Ne a-2inwiw MALLARD & DUVALL. | HE LARGEST STOCK OF PIANOS. ME sale another invoice of that ee uaLCe, wiw ladeons, Music, Musical Instro ts, fe fical ‘Merohandise 1m general in Wastuns rey ae at NF. ELLIS’S, jel6 No. 396 Pa, avenue het. ath and loth sta. Balieens MADE OF TISSUE PAPER and India Rubber, with Sponge fi it Gi ~ a Aight ascension. Just rece a at H. J, MOLAUGHLIN & CO's, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Funeral Obsequies of Hon. Wm. L. Marcy. Atsany, July £.—During the morning a great number of visited the itol to take « t the body of Mr. Marcy, and they astonishment at the request of bis rela- tives that bis coffin should not be 5 The houses on Broadway and draped with mourning for three miles. T hey ‘were commenc at the capitol amid the tolling of belis and firing of minute guns. The venerskle Dr. Nott opened with an eloquent prayer. The Rev. Dr. 8) rue read portions of Scripture, after which Rev Hazue delivered a most beautiful discourse The religious exercises were then closed with the benediction by Rev. Dr. Welch General Wool acted as grand marshal of the day. Ex-Governors Seward and Bouck, Hon. N P. Banks, and other distinguished were present. The procession was the largest ever seen in Albany. ‘The day was fine, and noth ing occurred to inte fere with the atranzements lemen The Fisheries—Mineral Lands. Sr Joux. N.F., July —The catch of fix off this Island has been rather better this season than he ee and the business is geing on prospe: ous! roe Shepherd, geologist, in the employ of the New York and Newfoundiand Telegraph Com pany, is actively engaged in locating v: ble mineral lands on the fifty square miles of territo- ry granted to the company, which is understood to be of great value, as it abounds in rich copper, lead and other valuable minerals. The New Orleans Fire. New Orveans, July ® —The fire to-day con med the whole ef the first block and twostores the second—making nine stores altogether The loss is estimated at $355,000, mostly insured Visit of Condolence. Battstox, July 9 —Ex-President Pierce, ex- Gov. Hunt, Postmaster Berret of Washington, and other distinguished gentlemen, have arrived here on a visit of condolence to Mrs. Marcy Seizure of Another Suspected Staver. New Yor, July 9.—The brig Adams, Grey, formerly of New Orleans, bas been seized on the coast of Africa by a British cruiser, as a slaver More Rioting in New York. New Yor«, July 9.—Another riot occurnd last night in the Eleventh Ward. The police were attacked were compelled to resort tothe use of firearms. Two of the rioters were shot Baltimore Markets. Battiwore, July 9.—Flour is nominal; Hew- rd street $7. W heat is higher; sales of 2.000 bushels#white Corn is buoyant; mixed R2a“tc.; white ; advance of Ic ; yellow Sa~6e Whisky is buoyant; City 29¢.; Ohio 3ic New York Markets. New Yor«, July 9—Flour bas slightly de- clined, and the market is depressed; sales of 6,006 bbis.; State 6.25286 50; Ohio $6 7047.50; South- ern @7 i5a87 Su. W beat is firm; sales of 11,000 bushels; Chicazo spring $1.50, Tennessee white $2.50. Corn ts firm; sales of 39,000 bushels; mixed 83% Provisions are buoyant. Mess Pork $20.75 Chicago repacked Beef €16.50a8I7. Lard, Ua Mie Whisky is dull; Ohio 3%: Financial. New York, July 9. —Stocks are dull and gen- erally lower. Chicago and Rock Island 914; Il Central Railroad 125; Ill. Central Bonds 97 js; Michigan Southern 47; New York Central ©; Reading 754 ; Cantons 19x ; Va. 6's #9; Mo. 6's 1 Sterling exchange dull at 109 ya109%. GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Correspondence of The Star. Grorsrtown, July 9, 1857 The annual distribution of premiums and exbi- bition of painting, needlework, &c., at the Ladies Academy, Convent of the Visitation, wasattended yesterday by an immense crowd of persons, citi- zens of the District and strangers. The occasion was honored by the presence of his Excellency President Buchanan. accompanied by his neice, and several of the heads of departments, and other notable persons. The exercixes were such ax to reflect great credit upon both the young ladiex of the institution and their teachers. Those in mu- sic upon the piano, &c , was very fine. and elicited the admiration of the entire assembl The whole passed off with considerable eclat. and the large throng of visitors left highly delighted with the entertainment The number of preminms awarded for excel- lence in the various studies was very large and handsome. Those for tapistry, ornamental work, plain sewine. mantua work, and domestic econ! omy,” The fi st h nors in the e-nior circlejwere axaided to Mss Mary Pizziri. of Richmond, Va, Miss Priscilla Neale, of Charles county, Md., Miss Mary Dougherty, of Harrisburg, Pa - Miss Caroline Hickey, of Washington. D. C_, Miss Ann Lecompt. of same place, Miss Hibernia Ferrall. of Halifax, N.C., Miss Amelia Lancaster. hi : and Miss Lavinia Clements, of They were distributed by the . We hear d very superior specimens of painting were exhibited. “Those which elicited the Ereatest admiration were executed by Miss Carrie Hickey and Miss Amelia Lancaster, of Washington. D C.. Miss Mary Pizzini, of Richmond, Va, Miss Gilliam. of Petersburg, Va , and Miss Mabee, of Evansville, Ind The specimens in needlework were excellent, and elicited considerable pra‘se The medals and premiums were distributed by President Buchanan, assisted by Rev B Maguire and Rev. Mr. Stonestreet. The President also placed the crown upon the heads of the success- ful young ladies The Methodist Sabbath school under the super- intendence of W. H_ Edes. Esq., and Mrs. E. B Brown. had a fine time of it at Arlington Spring vesterday They were accor nied by the pax tor of the church, Mr. Brown, and a large num. ber of the parents and friends of the children The day was speut inthe most agreeable manner Do jz it they were visited by the old sage of Arlington, who seemed to be well pleased witli the respect paid him by the multitude of javen- iles, and their teachers and superintendents They returned about sunset, all safe and sound and well pleased with the dav’s exercises The Temperance demonstration at the Dumbar ton-street M. E. church on next Monday evenin: bids fair to be one of considerable interest. in addition to the able addresses that may be expect - ed from the Rev. Dr. Bocock and the Rev. Mr Brown, the choir of the church, led by Mr. J. H Wilson, and assisted by a number of excellent vocalists. will be in attendance to enliven the oc- casion with some of their very best music We would remind the readers of the Star that Mr. D. O*Neal has on hand and is constantly re- ceiving every species of fuel of the most superior quality. Give hima ; his motto ts «Quick sales and small profits.:’ His gentlemanly and accommodating demeanor and reasonable prices are sure to please all. See advertisement Arrivals since our last—brig Fidelia, Jones, from Mayaguez, P. R_, sugar and molaases to F & AH. ze; schooners Kansas. Laws, Phila delphia, coal to Barron & Stover; Rob't Wilber Winkfield, Port Deposit, lumber to Libby & Son Southerner, Lefevre, from Port Deposit, lumber to F. a “At Silsbee Ridgeley’s wharf, barkantine Horace Beale, Johnson, with granite for Treasury Extension ECTATOR QCITABLE FOR PRESEN TS—Toys and Xo eS hens. at ~ 79 é LAMMOND'S” te Cid TON'S JUSTLY CELEBRATED AL- e Cook, for sale at LAMMONDYS. iv? POR SALE.—A Young HORSE not over six years old and Tt condition. Alsoa SPRI Pi new cnquire at G. A. b nginan’s Restaurant, No. 512, Penn. 7 between 2d and Sd streets. or GETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- EMATICAL ACADEMY. The duties of this Institution will be resumed September Int. SPECIAL NOTICE.—To those of our cus- tomers having unsettlod accounts with us, they are all made off ant willbe rendered. If there are any who do uot wish their bills sent on. they wil! please call for them at our desk during the present week ; and we must insist on an early settiement. an it 1s our uniform custom to close all accounts uly. COLLEY & SEARS, je 35 tea 523 7th et. 3 doors north Pa. avenue. ARRIAGES—CARRIAGES—CARRIA The undersigned has a, very good assortment of CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, &e.,towh he very respectfully inv: Prices moderate. Ap 24 e03in r.F. HOLLS Crovcn. composer of upward 2,000 author of “Kathleen Mavourneen, and musical editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book— Con! 1 Vocal Lessons to his Pupils and Y magn “Monday ‘Tuesday, ‘Thursday, ant pics caenlice coney abt an uanndineits ed every gut durioe tie Sumniver — bby ppl 4 ASON, " tame, for pomhsts to study. a iy ir Mie Cau bear the Academy of Mase, ew norming from # te 1 o’elock. ‘Musical Lectures delivered every Thursday even a rm by the Pupils of the Institution. ie ee Nik MUSIC AT ELLIS’S PIANV An usic 5 je? Classes. Friday