Evening Star Newspaper, August 12, 1857, Page 2

EVENING. ST WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY .........---- August 12, 1867, SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Inrelligencer, to-day, discusses the claim of the Mechlenburgh ‘Declaration of Independ- ence’’ to originality. The editor is decidedly of the impression that it will best comport with the dignity of North Carolina to rest her claim to have originated the Revolution on the fact that her Colonial Assembly was the first to in- struct her delegates in Congress to press the question of a separation from the mother coun- try. The Union rejoices over the result of the August elections. ————__o+e-—___--~ I> Godey's Book, for September, received of the publishers, has in its frontispiece, ‘‘ Heel and Toe,” one of the best line engravings we have seen of late. The colored fashion plates are like- wise unusually good. Ivvia Rvsser Issuxction Case.—in the Uni- ted States Circuit Court at Boston, on Monday, a final decree of perpetua! injunction was entered in favor of the Congress India Rubber Company @gainst some cozen importing houses, dealers, and manufacturers of elastic webs. The right to all elastic webs is established in the company, and no goods can be hereafter imported having vulcanized rubber in them. ‘Tue Missovrt ELection.—The interest which has been excited by the peculiar character of the recent contest in Missouri for Governor has not abated since it has been ascertained that the result is exceedingly doubtful. Robert M. Stewart is the regular Democratic candidate, and James 3. Rollins the independent candidate, supported by Americans, emancipationists, Benton men, &c. The Philadelphia Press, in giving an extract from the speech of Rollins delivered on Saturday, the Ist of August, prior to the election which took Place on Monday the 3d, says: ‘* It will be seen that Mr. Rollins shied the bone ar issue, as he did all others; and should he get into position, being himself a large slaveholder, we have little doubt that the eman- cipationists will be as much disappointed as an: other branch of his supporters.” = . SSenanaR Di. SOR Tae Deatu of Senator Rusk, or Texas.—We have intelligence of this sad event ; by a gentle- man who left Nacogdoches, the late residence of Gen. Rusk, on the 30th ult. He arrived on the Jos. Holden, from Alexandria, yesterday, and has called in to tell us that he was present at the fun- eral of Gen. Rusk on that day It is more ful to add, that Gen. Rusk com- mitted suicide. by shooting himself through the head with a rifle, on the 29th. The event caused great consternation and grief. The town was clothed in mourning for the loss of this distinguished man, such terrible cir- cumstances. No cause is assigned for the dread- ful deed. and we shall wait with intense anxiety for a development of the causes which overthrew so fine a mind, and broke down so loftya courage, as have through life made Thomas J. Ruska man of mark and promise. There are few men in the whole Union more widely esteemed, or with fair- er prospects of advancement to the highest Posts efambition. To the South and Southwest,he was a true. gos go earnest, indefatizabie, laboring aro an foe will be their great loss e have neither words nor re lo enlar; the theme. The news istoo tedden and tartitecr and there is no reason to hope that it is not too sadly true. —N. 0. Picayune, Aug. 4th. CREE SEAT SS ts Ease PEST Tue Biter Bir.—The New York Post says the district attorney had better take Mrs. Cun- ningbam and her counsel at their word and in- dict her as the wife of Dr. Burdeli. This wi!l compel her to prove that she was not his wife, in order to escape the penalties of an attempt to im- pose u the public a spurious heir to his prop- erty. She must, in that case, either show that she was not his wife, or else go to the State Pprison.’” ni ae ang hg el IJ A case of pure and unmistakable Asiatic wholera occurred in Newark, N. J., on Saturday, and the cause assign is the filthy condition of the outhouses in the neighborhood where the case appeared. Two deaths, from cholera also, took ace last week in New York city, where, ont of il deaths, no less than 260 were from bowel dis- eases, 115 being of cholera infantum. ‘Tue Amrnican Hoases—The Canada brings intelligence of the defeat of the American horses Bt the Goodwood races All three of the Ameri- can horses were taken out by Mr. R.Ten Broeck. Each of them has been beaten in this country Lecompte was beaten by Pryor repeatedly. Pri- oress bas run but three races in America, each mile heats, and lost one. All the horses have been entered by Mr. Ten Broeck for two additional Faces. Pryor and Lecompte are entered for the Newmarket Houghton meeting, a single dash of four miles one furlong and one hundred and sev- enty-three yards, run October 26. Lecompte and Prioress are entered for the Sussex County Cup, a two-mile-and-a-half dash, at the Lewes county meeting on the 10th instant. At the Houghton meeting, Lecompte carries 128 pounds and Pryor 126 pounds, being the weights for aged and five- year olds. There are thirteen entries for the Sus- sex County Cup, Lecompte carrying 119 pounds, and Prioress 106 pounds. It is thought that Mr. ‘Ten Broeck will challenge the winner to a match at four-mile heats, or that he will propose to meet the English champions of the turf on this side of the Atlantic The Sunday (London) Times of July 26, pre- ceding the rare, says: “The race for the Goodwood Cup will, per- haps. this year. be the most interesting on record. it will command a large number of starters, and amongst the competitors wili be two American bred horses. Pryor and Prioress; and three or more French horses, Monarque, Florin and Po- tocki. Mr. R. Ten Broeck has brought his horses from America, at a vast expense. ‘and has full confidence in secu: the Cup, and proving that at least the American horses dou no more discredit to their English origin than do the American people. The debut of Pryor in England is re- garded with immense interest and excitement in merica, and many gentlemen have come to England on purpose to witness the triumph of the *- stripes. We have no wish to dis e the American norses indeed, we shall be heartily gratified by their success, but we cannot help thinking that, with all their advantage in weight, and with the probability that they will not meet some of the best of our celebrities, they will have little chance of meine successfully with our Native thorougb-bi First of ali, the American tactics, if adhered to. will be fatal, for, trained asthe horses may be for 5 and endurance, in @ severe race like that which will take place for the Goodwood cup, we searcely believe that a horse has yet been foaled that ix good enough to “force the pace and o in and win.’ Should these be the tactics of Americans, we should not be surprised to see their champion outside the distance when the winning horses pass the chair. Still, unpreju- diced English people, who have recently seen Pryor, state that he is a good-looking “horse —_. and will figure not ingloriously. He was backed spiritedly at Tatternall’s on Monday last, and it is even asserted that he has of late ac- complished two miles and ahalf in four minutes Should this assertion be founded on fact the cup might as well be handed over at once to Mr. Ten Broeck. Last year the Cup was run in 4 minutes 59 sec- onds, and we find Pryor, shortly before he quitted America, doing his three miles in 5 minutes, 5+ seconds—a near thing, it must be confessed. Stil ‘we fancy that the Atmericans baild their conti- dence too much on the time test, and have yet to oy how little that test is a criterion of true abil- ty PERSONAL. ;-+» Hon. Jas. L. D. Morrison, ex-M.C. from Hlinois, is at Willards’. ;+-» Hon. W. A. Harris arrived in Waxhinzton this morning, and is stopping at the Kirkwood House er 8 ~«-.. The New Orleans ers announce the ar- rival in that city of Mr Lew Fillmore, special correspondent of the London Times, who is at = making an extended tour through the hern States. -+-- Rev. George W cupied the oe veut Baptist Sunday ---- Fletcher Webster, Surveyor of wu Boston, has appointed FA. Durivage pot pry To deputies. Mr. D. is known fiom one end of the Union to the other by his humorous articles over the signature of “The Old “Un.” -+-- The Rochester correspondent of the Ne ‘York Mirror saw Lola Montes in an connivasting poeple with her Mg So hor. C. C. Barr, ‘wo puppy spaniels, whieh she called her children, and which Mr. Barr was evi . rego ! M arr evidently ex. +++. The Bnffalo Ex says that Thalber, constantly carries with hh thiek blank beck which he has had sinee he first came before tlie public, in which are entered the names of all peo- ey with whom he sponte any time; and, when he hears of their deaths, a cross is placed gppopite = ee ena A in ot gentleman in (het » he remar! eo! if it cemetery. ed like a Cathdlic Samson, of this city, oc- pulpit at Strong Place Baptist Church k, morning and afternoon, and the First —_ m street) Church in the evening of | WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Nicarava.--The next trrival from the P: coast should bring ant of he Presi tial election that wi om place in caragua early in July. pe nwo ion | n no regular direct commanicat: tie i h country and the United Btates, the reason why we are without adv a subject up to this time ;-for all there must now come to us quickest from San Juan del Sur, on the Pacific side, via Panama and Aspinwall. We. mentioned some time since that Martinez had been elected the Provisional President of Nicaragua, to serve until the elec- tion referred to above came off; which was vir- tually-contradicted in the story of the steam- ship speculators and speculators in filibustering representing that he was but the head of one faction, while Jerez was at the head of the other—each being on the point of drawing the sword against its rival. In refutation of that account of the state of Nicaraguan affairs we subsequently took occasion to say that, though there were still two parties in that State, there was no truth in the account representing them as about to go to war, or, indeed, as not being sufficiently chastened by their sufferings under the tender mercies of Walker and hisfreebooters, to comprehend the importance to themselves of domestic peace. Very recently we have fur- ther advices from thence. on which we rely, that confirm our belief that no difficulties exist among them that ean lead to civil war. On the contrary, they understand each other perfectly, and are prepared to live far more harmoneously together than ever before since the revolution by which they threw off the Spanish yoke. Martinez, by the by, declined to accept the provisional presidency that was tendered to him immediately after Walker's expulsion, and Quadra was selected to fill the position, in his stead. He continues to hold it, and is sup- ported by both parties. At the election held last month, Sacassa was doubtless chosen; for his election was agreed on by all, none being more anxious for it than the Chamorists, though he is a citizen of Leon. He is a gentleman of wealth and character, who married and resides in the district of Leon, though a native of Rivas, where he has large and influential connections, which accounts for his being so acceptable to the Chamorists, as well as the Leonists. His election, of which we will hear in due time, will preve a sad disappointment to the speculators in the United States in steamships, Nicaraguan lands, and in the lives of any and everybody who may be induced by misrepresentations to go to that quarter of the world to carry out their schemes, and in those of the natives who may oppose thew ; for it will then be evident to all that Nicaragua hes a government of her own, in the authority of which all but her prowling banditti acquiesce—which must ex ne- cessitate be at once acknowledged by the United States, because in treating with it promptly and encouraging it to profit by the hard lessons Nicaragua has of late received, lies the key to securing what is necessary for our own national future in connection with that State—the imme- diate re-opening of the Nicaragua Transit route under some American auspices, we care not whose, backed by stipulations which, in en- abling this Government to keep it open under any and all circumstances, guarantee at the same time its freedom from let or hindrance at the hands of either natives or foreigners. Onee let the Government of the United States have power by treaty to compel peace and safety on that isthmus, and nine-tenths of the inducements for New Granada’s reprehensible course towards the Panama railroad enterprise will vanish, and we shall then have far less trouble with her—New Granada. The monopoly of the isthmus communication with our western (Pacific) country being of late in New Granada, those who have controlled her affairs have essayed to make all possible out of the franchises granted to the Americans owning the raifroad, without paying the slightest re- gard to the stipulations of the charter. The canaille of Panama followed the example of the authorities of course, and insisted on their right to black-mail the Americans crossing the isthmus. The never-to-be-forgotten riot grew out of the exorbitance of their demands, and their chagrin on finding that the company had made arrangements for the transfer of the pas- sengers toand from the steamship, which de- feated all the r expectations. Thus arose all the current difficulty between this country and New Granada. Had not Walker's career on the isthmus of Nicaragua closed that line of transit these things would not have occurred: because the certainty that the travel would be thus driven to that route would have checked equally the New Granadian Government and the mob of Panama; for it would never do for them to kill outright their goose laying golden eggs, in their impatience to clutch them. In fine, we have far more faith in the influ- ence of the re-opening of the Nicaragua route under American auspices and the practical authority of the Government of the United States so far as its due protection is concerned, than in any possible treaty that can be got out of New Granada under existing circumstances, that will be observed just as long as it may be her interest to keep faith with us, our respected friends of the Intelligencer’s high opinion of Spanish honor to the contrary notwithstanding. Ax Inportaxt Matter.—The recent drench. ing rain storms have flooded us with communi- cations upon the subject of the drainage of our city, than which no other is of more importance to the future of its health and comfort. We select fur publication to-day, from among them, the following brief one, which, as will be per- ceived, is particularly pertinent in its sugges- tions : Editor Star: Although I have no direct inter- est in the welfare of Washington. 1 would still make a suggestion to its authorities and people, that will, probably, at some foture day, be regret- ed, if not deplored, unless they give it attention. It Is this: To commence, immediately, the neces. sary preparation to receive the water, and use it, when it reaches the city, and to connect with that Loph ssbdors some general system of drainage. ery weighty reasons could be given to sustain the propriety of the above suggestion, but J leave that for (hioee who are interested. Whoever the writer may be, it is very certain that he comprehends his subject thoroughly. His words of advice and warning are sound, and should be heeded and speedily improved on. Whenever Washington city may be supplied with the constant flow of water through its streets, to be incident to the supply by the Gov- erniment aqueduct, extensive changes and im- provements in its system of drainage cannot fail to prove necessary. Most of them can and should be anticipated; and to that end it is high time that, as our correspondent suggests, those in authority among us were commencing to pre- pare the drains and sewers to receive the aque- duct water. List or Patents.—The following is the list of Patents issued from the United States Patent Office, for the week ending Aug. 11, 1857—each bearing that date : Ww Bacheller, of West Newbury, Mass.—For improvement in mowing machines. Wun. Baker, of Utica, N. Y —For improvement in automatic lubricator for railroad car axles. Gilbert Bishop, of New York, N. Y.—For im- Proved rotary veneer machines Aza Blood, Sr., of Norfolk, Va.—For improved dredying machine. Hiram Dillaway, of Sandwich, Mass.—For im- Provement in ylassware holders. Wm. R- Fee, of Cincinnati, Ohio.—For im- Provement in machines for bulling eotton seed. wis Pixher, of Buffalo, N. Y.—For iniprove- water elonets. te. of Worcester, Mask —Por jin- emnwnt of feed rollers for ylani 1 BNE, OF Pour bkeepsie, N.Y & Prevement in mowing machines -Por im- cae “ aman Ste. eetbte tan “ae spent Cong weal J. A. o— in bominy milis, Ni jel S.Graves, of Boston, Mass,—Fo im rtain fixtures. r, of Reading, Pa—For brewers’ steam-bojling appara’ p, of New York, N. ¥Y.—For ships’ capstans. C. Jones, of Pittsburg, Pa.—For, if st rriag Prov it in ships’ capstans ; p a Alex. B. Latta, of Cincinnati, O —For imp’ ment in automatic lubricator for railroad caraxtes. John C. Macdonald, of Cincinnati, Ohio.—For i valvular ar fent in faucets, etc. Nicolas ay Aine, 0! a Pa.—For\ improvement in silk dyeing machines. Gideon B. Massey, of Mobile, Ala —For ime provement in instruments for indicating the depth of water in ships. Alfred Mounier, of Camden, N. J.—For im- provement in the manufacture of sulphuric acid. James W. Norcross, of Boston, Mass.—For im provement in reefing topsails. Wm. Needham and James Kite, of Vauxhall, England.—For improvement in filtration press for expressing liquids from substances. Jno. K. O'Neil, of Kingston, N. Y.—For im- provement in bathing apparatus. Jacob Peters, of Hummelstown, Pa —For im- provement in sausage cutters. Allan Pollock, of Washington, D. C.—Por im- provement in gas generators. Albert Potts, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For im- provement in safety tops for railway cars. E. R. Roe, of Bloomington, I1l.—For improve- i in mechanism for operating railroad ear brakes. Jesse Shilling, of Troy, O.—For improvement in wash cooling machines. Otis W. Stanford, of Cincinnati, O.—For im- [eee in dress of grinding surfaces for grain mills. Dan’ Stephens, of Elmira, N. Y .—For improve- ment in lime kilns. Jno. A. Thompson, of Cayuga, N. Y.—For im- proved filter. D. G. Wells, of New York, N. Y.—For im- provement in steam gu: 4 Wm. Westlake, of ‘Milwaukie, Wis.—For im- Proved tea kettle. John T. Whitaker and Calvin D. Read, of St. esate charged with its management, for it is destined in time to alleviate‘fmuch suffering among us that must otherwise be endured. Yesterday evening, ~4 weather for this morning is made from the Morse ‘Pelegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution, The time of observation is about 7 o’clock &. m.: Charles, I1l._—F or improved finger bar for reaping | and mowing machine. Joel Whitney, of Winchester, Mass.—For im- provement in adjustments for try-squares. Baxter D. Whitney, of Winchendon, Mass. — For improved machine for smoothing planed wooden surfaces. George BH. Wood, of Green Bay, Wis.—For improvement in machine for polishing stone and lass. Jefferson T. Martin, administrator of William Parkinson, deceased, late of Marshall co., Va.— For improvement in spring lancets. Manasseh Grover, of Clyde, Ohio, assignor to himself and Hurlbut Seely, of Hudson, Mich.— For improvement in bedecienery fee Benjamin F. Hooper, of Albany, signor to himselfand Ransom Ballow, j place.—For improved press for shearing and punching. Benjamin T. Harris. of Brooklyn, N. Y., as- signor to John McKilloss, of same place.—For improvement in machine for marking time of at- tendance of workmen. Benj. F . Sturtevant, of Boston, Mass., assignor to himself and Elmer Townsend, of same place For improvement in machimes for pegging boots and shoes. J. Z%. A. Wagner, of Philadelphia, Pa., assign- or to (by mediate transfer) Edward S. Renwick, of New’ York, N. Y.—For improvement in ma- chines for moulding bricks. Wm. C. Watson, of New York, N. Y., assign- or to himself, George H. Wooster, and Ira V Gregory, of same place.—For improvement in sewing machines. Augustine D. Waymoth, of Fitchburgh, Mass., assignor to himself and Hale W. Page, of same Levies improved machine for turning Spools. Daniel P. Weeks, of Boston, Mass., assignor to himself and Eben Seavey, of Charlestown, Mass. For improvement in hot air furnaces. Aza Weeks, of South Boston, Mass., assignor to himself and Orin W. Fiske, ‘of Boston, Mass. For improved expanding augur bit. Wm. Wilson, Jr., of Brandywine, Del., as- signors to James Wilson, Chas. Green,and Wim. Witson, Jr.—For He slg press. Martin Luther Wright, of Cleveland, O.—For ser Speen in setting procelian teeth. ¢-issue.—Peter McKinlay, of Charleston, 8. C.—For improvement in ricé hillers. Patented April}, 1851. J.M. Read, of Boston, Mass.,assignee(through Abm. Thayer. )of Josiah Copeland,of Weymouth, Mass., assignee of said J. M. Read.—For im- Provement in boot crimps. Additional improvement,—Joel Bryant, of Brooklyn, N.Y—For improvement in hotsling winehes for shib board. Patented April 7, 1557. Tue Evections.—The Union, this morning, claims the election of Atkins,in the ninth dis- trict of Tennessee over Etheridge, to Congress on the faith of an extract from the Nashville Union, which it credits te that paper of the Sth instant. We, however, find it in that paper of the 6th—two days before; yet we find no con- tradiction of it from any quarter, nor yet its confirmation. We should have had election news from Nashville by telegraph up to yester- day. On the whole, we regret to have to say that we regard the result in that district of Tennessee as still being in a fog. The Baltimore Sux of this morning evidently doubts the election of Shaw, Democrat, to Con- gress from the first district of North Carolina, intimating that while the Democrats of North Carolina claim his election by one majority their opponents claim his defeat by a majority of eight votes. The same paper explains that the Democrats now claim the defeat of Gilmer, American, in the fifth district. G.’s election was conceded a day or two since, but further returns have placed this different face on the matter. Tae Race ror tue Goopwoon Cup,—The news of the defeat of Mr. Ten Broeck in the race for the Goodwood Cup, though not unex- pected by the knowing, ones in Washington, is illy received in our limited sporting circles. We have adopted the impression that Ten Broeck and his backers are playing for a match against the winners, and, indeed, against any horses in England. They certainly believe that they can beat that country, with all their horses, particularly im races made upon the usual American terms. According to private advices, received here, both Prior and Prioress had made time in pri- vate trials preceding the Goodwood contest, which, had it been made in the race, would have surely crowned their efforts with victoty. However, racing in these days is jockeying, and we’ve an idea that Ten Broeck desired to have his horses come out just as they did on this occasion. Licat-Hovse Keepers Appointep.—The Seerctary of the Treasury yesterday made the following appointments of Light-house Keep- ers. Viz: L. H. Belknap, at Astabula, Ohio, vice Sax- ton Bigelow, removed—salary $400 per annum. John Bolton, at Sunken Rock, N. Y., vice Jacob P. Waggoner, removed—salary $350 per annum. Francis Henry Rathburn, at Beaver Tail, R. I.,—salary $300 per annum. David K. Farnsworth, at Nash’s Island, Mc., vice Daniel Curtis, removed—salary $350 per annum. A. Johnson, at Lloyd’s Harbor, N. Y., vice Jno. 8. Wood ,declined—salary $350 per annum. John D. Reynolds, at Isle au Mottee, N. Y., —salary $200 per annum. Navy Orricers Urperep.—Lient. Jas. G. Maxwell has been ordered to the United States sloop-of-war Cyane, at Boston. Lieut. Thomas C. Harris has been detached from the receiving-ship at Philadelphia, and Lieut. Jas. B. McCauley has been ordered to relieve him. Surgeon Addison has been detached from the Cyane, and Surgeon Wheelwright has been or- dered to duty on her in his stead. Surgeon J. O'Connor Barelay has been or- dered to the receiving ship Ohio, at Boston. Tue AsyLUM ror THe Dear, Dump AND Buin, ty THs city.—This so deserving insti- tution has commenced operations under flatter- ing auspices.“ Already ten pupils have been admitted—seven deaf mutes and three blind children—and the preliminaries for the ndmis- sion of five more are being prepared. It ‘be- hooves all who are interested in the local affhira of the District of Columbia te.lend their coun- tenance and active sympathy to those who are a ed Tae Purstdext - to had that a tel di 8 eee 12, 1857. New Yor! .Y.. Philadelphia, Pa.. Baltimore, _ oa Washington. D. C... Richmond, Va. Petersburg, V: Wilmington, N.C From THe West. Teports have been furnished by raph line: The foll the National Tel k, Ma m., the barom- This morning, At Washington, yesterday, 9 p- eter was 30.032, thermometer 75°. at 7 o'clock, the barometer was 30.152, thermome- ter 72°. Rain last night amounted to 0.16 inch. Fovr Younc Lapizs Drownep.—On Thurs- day evening of this week, seven young ladies residing in Waterville, went into what ix called Crummett’s Stream, about one-fourth of a mile from Waterville Village, for the of bathiny, and in a very few moments four vf the seven found a watery grave. The bank is pt steep, and it is supposed that one or two of them ventured beyond their depth, and the others were drowned in attempting their rescue. The alarm was instantly given, and three of the bodies were found a short distance from the spot, floating on the surface of th@water, and the other was found in the stream. They were not in the water over 30 minutes, and although efforts were made for several hours to resuscitate them, they proved fruitless. Twoof the you ladies who were drowned were daughters of Mr B. F. Sonle, and the other two were daughters of Mr. — Grant, a hi gate manufacturer, now at work in Boston, ut who resides in Waterville. Mrs. Grant, the mother of two of the girls, rushed into the water to rescue them, and was herself saved with great difficulty, nearly exhausted. Their ages varied from 11 to 14.—Bangor Whig. A Corporation PaintisG TAKEN FoR Dest. Constable Reed visited the City Hall last Thurs- day morning, with an execution, in the case of Hawkins & Gordon against the city, for a debt of about $300, and paymant being refused, he gained admission to the Governor's Room, and attempted to seize the full length portrait of Mr. Seward Mr. Gallagher, sergeant-at-arms of the Board of Aldermen, poet him not to disturb that room, and he next went to the Mayor’s office, which he was also induced to spare. The constable then seized the portrait of the renowned thief-catcher Hays, in the room of the clerk of the Common Council, and carried it off to the auction room. This painting cost the city $500. Alderman Blunt authorized the Constable to bid it in for him at $250.—New York Express. A Kicxinc Party.—A party of gentlemen,{in Massachusetts, being attracted by the cry for help ofa lady whom a ruffizn had insulted, chased him, drag: him out of the river into which for refuge he had waded up to his chin, and, it being unanimously decided to kick him, a ring-was formed. and the scoundrel ‘+ bodted” by a dozen pair of sturdy legs till they contd kick no more. Tak Cixcinnati Tracepy.—Loefner, the Cin- cinnati murderer, is growing worse, and his speedy death is regarded ax very probable. The danger has arisen from an int effusion of pus in the ceilular tissue of the throat, likely to pro- duce stranyulation. THE NORTH CAROLI NS RE- i siding in Washington are requested to meet at the house of Col. Jno. H. Wheeler, at the corner of Hand ith streets, on THURSDAY, the 18th in- stant, at 6 o'clock, for the purpose of Pert, bk iB to poy honors to the memory of the a .C. t Y.M.F.W.A—You are hereby ea: requested to attend a meeting of the A: ation, at your Hall, on WEDNESDAY EV. ING, August 12th, at 8 o'clock precisely. B: ol ie au ll-2te ICE CREAM AND WATER ICES, best quality, delivered to families, parties, fairs, and excursioniste, at Lt per galion, at the PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, corner i2th and F streets. au l0-Im* ——— ees S57 NOTICE.—The President and Directors of Georgetown College hereby warn !| persons not to trespass on any of the College walks or poses on pain of being dealt with jing to ww. By order of the Presi¢ent : JAMES CLARK, Treasurer. COLLECTOR’S OFFICE, City Hatt, Jul; 1857. NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. D EDUC ( | TION FOR PROMPT PAY MENT—No- tice is hereby given that the Taxes for the year 1857 and payable at this office, and that a er cent. is allowed by law forthe on or before the 15th day of Sep- JAS. F. HALIDAY, Collector, ICE CREAM DEPOT ind ert a Ha hee Lee ELSA ween ie Vv st ICH s and WATER ICED at ‘S150 per gailon, delivered to any part of the city. Also, on hand 68 different kinds of Cakes, and finest inthe city, which I will sell 8 for 5 cents. Come one, come all and give me a call. Furnishes Parties, sOnene Excursions, &c, JOSEP SHAFFIELD, Late Foreman at Weaver's, Opposite Browns’ Ho! are now due: deduction of 10 current year pai mber next. jy 27-1m* OR SALE—A valuable FARM HAND—A slave for life. Inquire at No.95 West street, Georgetown. au 12-3t* pore ACCOR DEONS, anew invention ; call and see them, at the Music Depot of W.G. METZEROTT, aula _corner Lith and Pa.ave. UST RECEIVED, a fresh supply of PARO- J QUET SULPHUR WATER. Fo telet 283 Pennsylvapiaavenue. Th Y t the if i Manis oa ly agent for Distry pet ae Ww G.METZEROTT has now on hands large * assor:ment of PIANOFORTES, by osenkranz, in & Raven,and Wm! Miller, Also, several second hand Pianos' which he will sell for cash, or on monthly payments. Pia nd eons from &45 to 8150. One sec- ond-hand Mel for $20 Pioanofortes for rent * Tuning by Mr. Rebine. ua pe 5. ECE Pak Pe ree ee MEN AND BOYS CLOTHING AT COST. Ei lesoriptis Wearing A I suitabl Boye ead Cluldven o alleges, with s com fete ase sortment of all kinds of ‘Gentlemen's Clothing of fine qualities at prime ecost. ‘i Clothing made to order of the best quality, at much cheaper rates than the usual cit 4 cheaper rates WALL, & STEPHENS. street, between 9th and 10th, au 12-1w Rear of our Old Stand. Cos" COAL!! COAL!!! 236 tons White Ash COAL, do Red Ash q 20 200 do Cumberiand 5 3 i More afloat which we expect to discharge this week and next. these Coals were selected expressly for family use. 25 ots. per ton deducted from price of all we dis- eharge direct from the vessels. CASTLEMAN & BRO.,- Corner 6th and B streets, au 12-lw opposite National Hotel. HESTING PARK TROTTING COURSE At the south end of the Long Bri The Proprietors of this new,complete Course take pleasure in being able to say that their arrangements aré all com- lete, and that their track is now open tothe public, In all its arrangements it is unsurpassed in the United States, offering as many advantages for the trial of speed ny other Amer- ican Trotting Course. It 1s gee eg a in cir~ cumnference, filty feet wide, graded and prepared with care and judgment, end is in perfect order. The House connected with it, too, is unsurpassed in its comforts accommodations, forthe lux uries always to be obtained there. The pul may rely on it that, under and all cireumstances, good order will be maint: Lo pr nutes MAxINe ROOM FOR FALL SUPPLIES. ‘e shall commence to-day and continue until Ist ornare to seil off al! fancy thir Summer Goods, at pr: cost, Viz: Ba- rege and Lawn Fan ill » ream Sion ecenen, ha na, mas er fauoy ae Which will be so) eas ot or le Goods. are well in Hens oh e AN ‘ swolings: gauge and other fine Were Pintesde Stlosen vines Wedeecomae Ieeicnee ior play Linck Mitk at the old tow prices. Tall nesorteont ol Mouruing Goods constantly tore at our usual fair low eee, specind request to thaws parties who have led their bilis as rendered Ist Jaty, todo so 525 7th st. 3 doors N, of TEY 4 aHDRS. au 12 eodew su | AGAR ARAB mn pre > Good Music will be in att Passage, inoludi: fendance. for® centieman and ay Bi ote iy $10. _Aw2-St ‘WM. MITCHELL. "Ts ANNUAL EXCURSION “ OF THE Montgomery Guards, TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, i On MONDAY, August 17, 1857. The M i nouneing to their ends and patron eget of the Cities of Washington Georgetown, that they will give KONE saekaipet © oe White Houses b % 4 Committee {Arrangements ledge the: oa rape 20 | ina wil be epared to Sreomrve otter, and to ensure to may ze them portunity to spend an agrosebie end Pleasant day evening. “ssputa’s most excoeliant Band is engaged for the mn. on. Sis will be supplied by an experienced and well known caterer, at tiberal Prices. he first Boat will leave her wharf, foot of 11th atreet, at 83¢ o’clock, Navy Yard at 9 o’clock, and Alexandria at 94. ‘The second Boat will leave at 2 toox P.,m., and proceed direct to the White oo The First Boat ame ec ae o'clock, or 7 1m the evening, at 9 or 94. a Tickets $i—andmitting a Gentleman and Ladies. Committee of Arrangements. Capt. Ke: Ser. Murray, ‘ivt. Grad) jeut, Kelleher, Lieut. Oldheld, Q. Ma Alaner. 'riv. Molone, r. Moore, rivt. Greeson. riv. Coyle. aus-?t THE PUBLIC GOOD OUR ONLY AIM. THIRD ANNUAL EXCURSION oO] Union Fire Company, No. 2, TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, On THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1857. ‘The Union Fire Company, No. 2, having char- tered the ome Cmnan Wasn- INGTON, will give their Annu f= on THURSDAY: August fathe on » Augus \. The u success that has sttended, and the good order that bas universally prevailed at the pre- vious Excursions of the Company, anthorize our assurance that this will rank No.1 with the Exour- sions of the season. z : Refreshments at the usual city prices, Dinner and Supper furnished by an experienced caterer. odini’s Brass and String Band has been engaged. The Boat will make two trips; leaving in the morning from Sars at 742, City Wharf at )¢, Navy Yard at 9, Alexandria at 9%. A ly City Wharf at 3 o'clock, Navy Yard at 2iz, and. Al: andria at 3; leaving the White House at 6and . Me nenibuses will leave the Northern Liberty Mar- ket House. and from the corner of 2th street and eo in time to reach the Boat at the City Commitice of Arrangements. nziass, WR. Mastin, WH treeks, J, Bury, 8,5,7,8.10,1112 S caeseennerenenseesestement seeemmnensenee tee Se SPECIAL, NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.— ‘Those who intend to avail themselves of the ten cent. disconnt, to he je toall who pay on or the |5th day of > > and who wish to id the delay 1 to crowd who usually re in waiting at this office during the Inst few days previous to the expiration of the time, can do so by calling for their bills at an earlier day. JAMES F. HALIDAY, _ 80 6-tSepi Collector. OR SALE—A very likely MUL. Y, Pe eee A re NUE ED poy sidérable experience as Ing-room servant. I, quite at this office. gu il-st* . M. GA’ =< WOOD AND COAL DEPOT, N. W. corner i2th and € street, No. 547, raestsitat dahortest wes. Coal kept under cover. 2,240 Ibs. to the ton. aul OR BOSTON.—The regular packet “| Ando- ver, Crowell, master, has arrived, and ~% will have quick dispatch for the above port For freight or. e apply to HARTLE & BRO HER. 101 Water street, Georgetown, D. Cc. anll-iw OR SALE.—A STEAM YATCH, 25 feet lon; three horse power. Boiler war- rented tostand 2# Ibs. to square inch. All complete. Her performances’ are two wel! known hereto need further comment. i For further details address NOW, at the Star Office. bd -A first-rate LADY’S PONEY, yeai |. gentle, warranted to be perfectly sound. Sold for no other cause than a want of employment for it. Inquire at the gat and Tobacco of B *. MOXLEY, corner of Bridge and hington streets, Georgetown. —_au_11-St [TORNE TOOKE’S DIVERSIONS OF PUR- lev, new edition, | vol.: London, 1857; $3. Natural’ History of Balls, Bisoussiaad Buff aloes, 1857; 72 engrayv- by fer iy vol.: London, iT :. 25. Darling's Cyclopedia Bittiographica, London, 1857 ; Universal Dictionary of the E: French, Ital - jan, and German vol. 857; $2.00. Grifith s'A \tillerists Manual, seventh edition; Lon- ies Si __PRANCK TAYLOR. nglish, es, 1 TMPorzanr TO GARDENERS. : daleie GebeBLARAN GB BARNMROM CT: at his Farm.on the Washington Branch Railroad, near Beltsville, Prince George’s County, Md. au 10-1w* EAUTIFUL MARBLE WORK. ihe most beaintiful ITALIAN MARBLE MON, J a ir eid in iS ViGIM)| ast ren from Italy, may be seen at ALEX. RUTHER. FORD'S Marble Yard, opposite the Union Oiiee, venue, TEP Persons who admire rich specimens of art are invited to cail and examine. au 10-4w (intel) DEEDS. No’ words, BY M. BELL; 5) regrine Bunce, by Theodore Hook, 38 ets, Seige eg hae ea ee ‘Rarai Eeonomms, by Mastin Dorle,, being Useful Information on Cow-keeping, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, the Horse, Pony, Ats, Goat, the Honey » &C., pia rer seceloae ot hae great book for the country.) red a mer reeTAY LOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, hear 9th street. \ORTIFICATION, FIELD AND PERMA- rommnnereey ep ee Faas Blue Books 3 Army Education, Lon- don, 1857. for the Peop! ral Airey’s Add , Reports, and ; smoranda tou be Board of Gener © Officers, Tolhausen's Patent Laws of various Countries; jon, 1857 joke’s Shilling Knightage, for 1857. Poste bi rsions of Purleysuew edition, London, 1857. ; Whewell’s History of the Inductive Sciences, 3 vole; Jondos 15%, . = — a of Saint Simon, 2 vols.; Lon- ‘The Kingdom and People of Siam, by Sir John Bow- ring, 2 vols.; London, 1857, ” : Life i He pore Ste henson, Railway Engineer, 1 Commercial Code Signals forall ions, by Fors- r, Master, Roysl Navy, 1 vol.: London, 3857. Pi ons hitary Hi Is, 1 vol.; London, aus FRANCK TAYLOR. FINE_ EXCELLENT, SECOND-HAND 2 PIANOS just received, for rent or sale very low at our great iy2 306 Penn.ave, OLIA HAMS. ari > CHOICE ope! wualied t Peet mane in ey: were in Mary IEF-No amhorized agents, & BURCHELL, _iy25__ Corner Vermont avenue and [5th street. CE_TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE A i SRESTED “Wehave Wie ade rm a ‘bre ef wh order, . iy (or the a pouthern (2 let nad which, we ‘will guarantee to keep any length of time, even in the warmest of weather. "ki lovers of ite 2 eae pened was iow noave nt our Depot, ST Gime SHINN. i iy BALTinore CITY MALT HOUSE. MALT FOR SA sn War HW F. ELLIS, bet. 9th and lth sts* to hi he public, that he agit pow in fall eration, with @ large supply of gar me moe ie DENMEAD. (OURNAMENT AND FANCY BALL. . The first Tournament and Fancy fe aainer come off t ¥ h Series. on SWEBNESDAY ind THURSDAY. tw and 4 AM KER, INGR. & BA realy ua S.tw _eboceni raved FAMILY GROCERIL subscriber offers GAR. COUR al sibs ried SERVES noes stgeetygorber of . JONAS P. LEVY. UAN jy B-eolm W. : CHAS 1D ° WA aoe ree eee street. Z au ee" he ALB) WARS aris tardertee® Oaetealt ace th Babganty powered | well soquainted wh ‘. 5 . . Address ©. Bee Star Offiogs ns SOOS Pe insists Smereeiee eae ene re AF CRICRERE oo iy 5-1 —————ee a WARNTED—Between 15th and 7th streets, north of K street, 8 small neatly furnimhed COT- TAGE or HOUSE, with yard and shade trees, or part ofa House with use of Kitchen. Reference ns Address Box 18 City Post Office stating nad loon won. Coes “he Was ashing! steady Workmen, Laborers, Drilleri Masons, cood wages and sti Ktven by the United States, . ‘The works now gvimg on embrace tunnelling, Pein, jm stone and brick, excavation and em Apply og the line or at the Office in Georeetown, per’ M.c. MEIGS, iy 3!-eolm Captain of Engineers in ohare. OST.—On yesterday, the | netant, the Navy Vrrd and my residences, on G, between 2tn nnd 2ist streets, mv BANK ACCOUNT BOOK with Riggs & Co. The finder will be suitably re- warded by leaving it at my house, No. 160. MS LAWSON P. HOOVER, 20th and 21 street«, aui2-st* ES f First Ward TAKEN UP ASTRAY—A medium siged Yei- low Buflalo COW, striped with " & White spot on her forehead, and ere on both ears. Theowner can have ber by’ harges, provi roperty. and ap- pointe MAURICE MUKPAY, near Rock Creek Chureh Sue (1-3t" OUND.—At the Pic Nic of the Young Catho- BLACK SICK MANTIS tein eek vet: and alee. 8 GOLD SLEEVE SOPTON, ¥ quire of the President of the Soerty, No. slreet, between lth and lth «treet= an 1) at REWARD.—-Strayed awag,on the 27th of July,twoCOW'S. Unoa large white and red (dirty colored) mileh Cow, with ag head. white horns and, waiks very slow, The other # black and white Cow seth tay — her forehead, pnd the pet ber rns and is & springer. e ve re’ will be paid for the return of both Cows, or $5 for one. DANIEL CONNER, Sih street east, between Pean. avenue, snus ___ Bad East Capitol street. REWARD —Ren away, on Friday, the 20th $1 SEAT MoEAT To BOY sees is years of age, na Alfred, apprenticed to the subseriber. Thisis see . —— against harbormg or em) rm. above reward will be given for his return my premises, “au lL-3t H. MAGRUDER.M. D. HE FOLLOWING ARTICLES WERE stolen from No. 3M f street, newr 16th street, on Monday morning, recovery # suitable ul be given aren A Silver Cup, ne Einss Somali Siiver G. 1. and Troprer bri . 2 Silver Sait Spoons, marked H. H. L. Ets? eae “ a a> 8, Bt One dozen Forks da, Soup Ladie do. Ail marked H. H. L. REWARD,—S'rayed away on = $5 gust ith, a Red phe bins co With white fore feet, white spot on he shoulders, and a white spot en ber mear her tail, with bal! her tail white, star in her face. above reward will be paid for her delivery to the subscriber on Sth street east, be- tween A and B streets north. Capitol Hill, or for any information of her whereshouts. au 0 LAUR OTICE OF COMMITTAL.— Maryinnd: on Tuceday. the aa day pe Sul 3 on Tu Incas ariawae NEGRO MAN Fac SEYMOUR. He isavery bright mulatto, about five feet five or six inches hich,no perceptible, by which he can be ideutifi He np- pears to he about twenty-five ears Of 5 d on wheg committed neat and feaniy clothing. mie iy fushe Is free, and has followed the waterass live hod ‘The owner, if any, of the above described negro, is prove property, pay olmerwise he will be own - He may hire himself im the Distr: h has relatives, or make me free Stata, as he left without IAI EY I fire ve e left without an; revocation. wi ve Tro Hundred Dollars, if taken out of the Statec@pe if taken in the District. or any other part of M: > and $50if taken in this county, ease he must be secured so that wit ki je 9-tf AM J. BERRY. FOR RENT AND SALE. For other™ For Kent and Sale” notices see ist pace. Mrs. Tay - ton ‘on the term: premises. Possession given ist Octobe 123" FS SALE ON LIBERAL TERMS.—A SE aud LOT, on isth street west. between HO as Gace or frame, containing six sonn D. CLARK, au 12-3t* ex| Property Agent. OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—House No. 46 Louisinna avenue, Washington city—a Brick Dweiling, nearly new, fonr stories and finished nment. containing twelve rooms, with all the modern improvements, water, exs.and bells throng ii- out—wi!! be sold at a bargain for oash,or a reasonn- ble credit would be given. Apply to E.K. LUNDY, No. 128 Bndge street, Georgetown, or on the prenu ses. i R RENT AND FURNITURE FOR SALE.—The House is pieaxantiy svua- ted, within four squares north of containing ten well arranged rooms, 2: OUSE FO. Patent Other, with modern conveniences, The Furnit Septal tg the Heceen a ACs cade jay to the ouse, wi e ite ‘Address Box No-305, City Poet Often nea UR SALE CHEAP— A comfortable BRICK DWE ane: Situated on the northeast corner of 4th and N streets north 18 provided ure ix Coni- » It is specin! vOms street, between 7th and Sth east. Rent num. ELIZABETH 8TI au S-ec6t : a . HE BEAUTIFUL AND ELIGIBUY SITU ATED FARM OF THE LATE ILLIAM yess FOR SALE, OR. 3 NGE FOR IM PROVED CITY PROPE! —This FARM is situated in Alexandr county, Virginia, ® few min utes walk from the G; Aqueduct adjoining the country residence of the late And; ver, on the river road leading to Ps Cross R, and ‘aitfax Court House, ae ing thirty oe commanding ® fme view cetown. ane - ton, and the Po River. About one half of this faren is under a high state of ‘vation, the balance in timber, The cultivated portion of which is ind out in a valuable orchard, consistiag of the best im- ported Apricot, Pear, Plamb, Peach, Apr iey oth- er choice Fruit Trees; also,a great variety fy aiarze Strawberry Patch, &¢., &e. On the farm isa ofnever failing W ater.a Cottage buiit-how anew Barn, and Outbuildings. This farm. wall o dvant: us t iT 8; ed for i arora cae pronates Tnquire of rs. e p VYoss, orH, Ss iy Si-eo6t “A VIRGINI M FOR 8ALE.—I will offer to the ae ler, on the premises, ou WEDNESDAY, the? th day of this month, my Farm near Cuiperer Cc. H., tming 3% acres, 1 of which are fing Mountain Run Bottoms, well se" im grass, timber ample.two dwellings houses, ¢ bhiag the Farm to divided if desired, megh-! all arable, in good heart and well watered, nnd in ight. Beantuful scenery ae first peo ‘erms nocominodating, and made kuw p tbe day of salen JOR: T SEDWICK. &u 7-cots Foe SALE—A gontionsan heving determined to iscontinue honse-keepihe, otlers aplendid four-story BRICK DW ELEING HOUSE Situated between the City Halls eunsy ivanin avenue. The House is nearly new, containing 16 rooms, with Gas Fixtures, W arm,Cold, and Shower Baths. A Pump of excellent water in the yard . Also, a Brick Stable Carrince pa Kitchen wcpromies, Apply 00 POLLARD WEBB, No. 512 street. au s-tf TH—Peraons desiring to invest i: . en! ‘Estate Securities, can be ication to JOS, C. G. KEN- Neos a score It hysirat sud Penn. avenue. es tate sold and rented on commission collected. Ret guaranteed and Lots m every Ward for saleand for rent. an |-co'w REN T—The two comfortable and conven! ‘ent, BRICK HOUSES cn Fayette trent ad Cony sare now u = and will Le ‘on the thot Auras a ae ve » ba ee eyiaren duoate.” "Apply to JOHN L- NOEL Le High strvety Georgetown. iy 2- OR RENT. three story BRICK USE, Feit bak bee attaghes. compere Eepit frees ate ot between 2! “ 2d. a tenant the civap on the iat of Septouber. nal eotw ioe WiC PATUTORY A See obay ENT REN Lok.” yu) FRANCK TA