Evening Star Newspaper, August 29, 1857, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Tue Rivex.—The numerous sportsmen about the Long Bridge are busy making etme for a deadly onslaught on the various feathe! tribe that begin to throng the marshes along the banks of the river. From theextensive polishing up which the long SosBiog guns, muskets, i 8 of &c., are receiving at the hands of t! bird shooters, the indications are the birds wil have to suffer some. The knowing ones, who a study of the subject, say the in- “dications are strong of a greater fight of river fowl this fail thau usual. If such is to be the fact our ortolan, blackbird, reed bird, bloe wing — who frequent our fashtonabte restaurants ong Pennsylvania avenue, will have luscious times ere long. ft be steamer Maryland arrived up from Nor- folk Old Point and Piney Point yesterday after- noon, at half-past two o clock, bringing 50 pas- sengers. She experienced very rough weather in the bay, a heavy southeast le blowing a!! the way upthe bay. She shi asea below Hamp- ton Roads, which carrie: ‘ay a portion of the starboard wheelhouse. | ampton Roads she the barque Jasper, (repo ed yesterday.) wg towed into the roads, with her bowsprit one and her foretop mast and all of her forward ing earriedaway. The Maryland went down to- with Letween 50 and 6U passengers ou board. Capt. Mitehell of this steamer will cone clude the regular trips of tne boat after next Sat- urday, for the reason that the Maryland is too slow for the times. He is making negotiations for a new boat for this line, to be put on the river early next season. We wish him all success in his enterprise, for certainly he deserves it. Bayliss Davis, proprietor of the Aquia Creek fishings, a gentleman well known to many of our citizens, died on Monday night last, of bilious fever. is morning the tug Wide Awake towed two otthe canal boats, the Sow urchase'of tbe Cum- bverland Coal Company, which have been repair- ing at Armstrong's ship yard, duwn to Alexan- dria At Alexandria the river is clear of shipping, no t= arriving worthy of note. beg pe George Washington left Alexan- dria last nigbt, between 9 and 10 o'clock, for New York. She will receive further repairs when she arrives at her destination. The cost of a new boiler for her will be some $4,000. Purvatz Improvements.—The citizens of Washington have engaged actively in the im- provement of their property this year. Early in the season quite 2 number of contracts were made for the erection of new and handsome dwellings, stores, &c , in various parts of the city. Much of this work ‘will be completed before the season ends, and the dwellings will be occupied during winter. iene splendid dwellings cf Vice President Breckinridge, Senator Douglas and Hon. Mr. Rice are approaching completion, and will abe ready for the proprietors between the Ist and 5th of November. he architect, Mr. Edwin Clark, is superintending their erection, and the imme- dtiate attention of the contractors, Messrs. Jno. G. Naylor and Baldwin Brothers, is paid to the work. The Unitarian ope —. has been thor- oughly repaired, will be ready for service in an- Other wgck. ‘This west little church bas been greatly improved throughout. ‘The contractors were Baldwin Brothers; fresco painters, Schulter & Kablert; painters, Parker & Spaulding ; iron work by Meade; brown stone work by M. G. Emery; carpenters, Baldwin Brothers. On , feel iwi avenue several improvements worthy of notice have been completed in the way of additions and store retitting. Among these we notice the entire refitting of Howe's exchange office, adjoining Browns’ Hotel; the carpenters’ work by Job Angus, the brown stone work by Limery. The refitting of the basement at the corner of Sixth street, formerly Coke’s restaurant ; brown stone work by Emery. The handsome brown stone front to the stores south side of the avenue, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets; a very workmanlike job by N. Acker. Mr. J. T. Ellis bas commenced erecting a fine building, for Wall & Stephens, on the site of their former store, adjoining Iron Hall. ‘This bailding will be 24 feet front by 90 deep, and four stories high. The front will be stuccoed in imitation of brown stone, except the first story, which will be fancy iron work. Contractor and carpenter, Jas. ye Ellis; bricklayer, Thos. Lewis; plastecers, Allen & Jackson; painter, Varnell ;’Iron work, L. H. & G. C. Seneider. Mr. Epwarp A. Pottarp Acatn.—In the Union this morning we find the following “ex- planation :** Wasuinctox, D. C., August 27. Mr. Editor: { beg to be permitted to make a single explanation in your columns to protect my name from public aspersion—a motive, I doubt not, you wilt indulge for a brief space. A version of an affray to whieh I was accidentally a party on the night of the 19th instant was published in one of the city papers, misrepreseating the facts —innocently f must suppose, but tothe great det- riment of my character. Though I am deter- mined that the facts shall go before a jury, I am anxious toexplain at this moment but a single circumstance of the affair. It was misstated, jong other things, in the report referred to, that I had made a violent and desperate assault on Captain Mills, of the police, when he iuterrupted my Hight from those in deadly pursuit of me. It is a misstatement and an aspersion on my charac- ter, that in this instance, or at any time in my Jife, L ever resisted the arrest of my body, or pal act of authority, by an officer of the law; and ha I known the person to be Captain Mills who at- tempted to intercept me near the Avenue, I would only have been too glad to have songht the pro- tection of so efficient and intrepid an officer. That fearful demonstration with the knife I am re- to have make towards Capt. M , mistaking is intentions, as we suddeuly encountered, for he did not proclaim himself to be an officer, is found to have existed only in the truculent imagination of the sensation-reporter of the Star. And notwithstanding the many misrepresenta- tions and misstatements that have been put afloat concerning me in connexion with this affair, I have rested contident that the public papers of this city would do me justice in good time, and I doubt not that you will aifurd me now the benent of this explanation. It can be of na interest to the public to learn of the unaffected and poignant mortification I have suffered on account of the use of my name in any coanexion whatever with a disturbance on the street. 1 therefore forbear saying what might be mistaken for egotism, or understood only as a common-place and indiifer- ent — ion be 2S ager = ‘ery respectfully, vi ged servant, laa Pieixe A. Pottarp. Note. —Mr. Pollard, in penning the above, knew very well that the “ version of the affray” be com- jains of was furnished by no “sensation repor- jer,” but came direct from the examining mayis- trate. who, as witnessing a part of the aifray and having the testimony ef other wituesses before him at the examination, was certainly quite as well ualitied to judge impartially upon the merits of the case as Mr. Pollard, an interested party. Mr. Pollard’s case is hereafter to occupy the attention of the Criminal Const, and to that tri- bunal we leave it aid him, with the single re- mark that in our er tae abused reporters have desit with Mr. P. with a tenderness deserv- ing a better return. Camp Mrerixcs —A party of sixty ladies and gentlemen, members of Wesley Chapel, returned from the camp of the Warrenton cir- euit, bringing gratifying accounts of the progress of the cause of religion—a number of conversions having taken place at that camp. The meeting Was not large, there being only’xome forty tentx pitched on the ground, thous h numbers of pe from a distance were accommodated at the foo s pear the — The meeting was presided over by Rev. — Hirsh, and the exercises of the occa- sion were participated in by Revs. L. F. Morgan of Alexandria, Brown Morgan of Winchester, Wm. Krebs of this city, and a large number of reverend yentlemen fr other circuits. The exercises were most solemn and earnest, and the good order aud decorum which prevailed during the entire five days of the meeting was the remark of all present The scene chosen, being far dis tant from any large town, left the grounds com- paratively free from the horde of intrusive and uoisy rowdies who usuaily make camp meetings # place of resort for Sunday revelings Our Washington friends s ik in the most ex- alted strains of the good oli bioned Virginia hospitality with which they were entertained during their visit The exceilent Choir of Wesley Chapel, under the charge of Mr. Joseph I. Daniel, and the Georgetown Methodist Choir, ted by Henry Wil- son, contributed greatly to tue general enjoyment, ‘There were some thiity conversions dertwe the progress of the meeting. = Crry IaproveMents —Commissioner Espey, of the Seventh Ward, has received orders to pave the east of squares 437 and 435, on Seventh street west, from F to H streets south, and the east front of square 353, on Tenth street west. The grading of Sixth st + Which has been a very heavy job, is nearly finished, and the siaveling will be com- pleted this season. The line of paving is also nearly done, affording a valuable improvement im the soutuern portion of the city. ‘The Corpo- ration work oa N street, fiom Pour-and-a-balf street tothe river, is progressing rapidly. ‘That is also heavy work, requir ie " tention of the Comuniscioner® sre Enea ‘Tue New Axmony is being rapid! y and neatly finished, under the practical superintendence of Major = Commandant of the Washington ome + ere long, we shal! have in this cit 4 place for the arms of our volunteer military aed drill and parade ground equal to any fn the coun- try. Laborers are engaged in leveling off the entire square belonging to the Armory for the purpose of drill parades. Under judicious man- agement, the public squares all over the city are assuming an ornamental appearance. and nothin; wait emt ah wack aaa end ntalps; ich we shali 3 have in “Centre Marxet.—The market, this morning, was crowded in every part wit dealers and! pur- chasers. The supply was ample and of excellént quality. The prices have changed but little since the Thursday market. weatezoks8asus Fe ieast 35] Black be — - placing , per doz.. 20a31 Apples, pk....... 12a50 r 37a81 oe pk... 50a81 25| Beets, per bunch. Corned salmon... Terrapins, each... Sweet potatoes, . bush. 60]Cantelonpes.. $2)Cucumbers, di 40245) Rock, per a95|Trout..... 25| Taylors .. 30a50|Crabs, per doz. Beans, pr bush... Rye, pr bush... Oats. Fisnine Excursions down the river are the order of the day among many of our sport-loving A party of our merchants and business men went down this morning on the schr. Fal- have chartered for the pur, to Cone River, for a week, at bunting, fishing, place of resort. well provided with provisions of all kinds fo good time, and no doubt they will have it. they are just the crowd to appreciate a wee! absence from the artificial restraints of city lite con—which the: Frixxpsusp Lovex, No. 12, 1.0.0. Fellows, Ridgely Encampment, No. 6, and Hiram Lodge, No. 10, Free aad Accepted Masons, have cou- eluded to change their place of meeting. They have taken the fine large hali on the corner of Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, be- longing to Samuel Redfern, E. to fit it up on a grand scale, themselves comfort, to their visiting brethren pleasure, and make ita credit to the west end of sq. They propose so as to insure to WY CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION tothe announce- ment of the excursion of the Sixth Presbyterian Sabbath School to'Port Washington on Tuesday next. No more deserving object could be con- tributed to, aside from the pleasure derivable f:em a trip to the Fort, and an examination of the many objects of interest in and about it. only 25 cents, and children 10 cents. Tue Postmaster Gen FRAL —This laborious officer of the General Government has, for some time past, been performing the onerous duties of his office under the oppressive discomforts of im- leased to learn that he as taken a more healthful residence, for a few weeks, on the Heights of Georgetown, where we sincerely hope that the health of himself and fam- ily will be speedily renovated.—Union. FounpLinc.—Last evening a white male child about two months old, was found in the Second Ward. It was taken in charge by a gentleman who had it christened and named George Wash- ington. This morning it was txken before Jus- tice Smith, who sent it to the almshouse to be Ox Monnax the delightful Excursion and Con- cert of the Washington Orpheon Quartette. The Orpheons and their friends are making every ex- ertion to get up an entertainment that shall be en- joyed fully and reverted to with pleasure. Ox Tuvrspay evenixe next the Ethiopian Serenaders, under the management of Mr. John Welis—late of the National Theatre—will make their appearance at Odd Fellows’ Hall, when look out for some fun! A MosT ATTRACTIVE Pic Nic is to be given by the Young Catholic’s Friend Society, of George- town, at Arlington, on Wednesday next. See advertisement. A Fine SERENADE was that given last night to Francis McNerhany, Esq., by Prosperi’s Band. Several other prominent citizens near the Navy Yard were also serenaded. To-nicut, the Complimentary benefit to Mr. Frank Bangs; at Odd Fellews’ Hall, with a strong array of talent. voce CRawrorp, we are happy to state, is sufliciently recovered from his illness to be out Watcu Retcr workhouse 60 days. and disorderly ; do. —W. D. Kuhns, vagrant; R. Hasen, throwing stones GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Correspondence of The Star. Groncetown, August 29, 1957. A called meeting of the City Councils, con- vened by the Mayor, was held last nigbt for the purpose of considering a memorial frou sundry citizens and property holders on Fayette street in Telation to the grade of the same. In the Council a memorial was read from Henry Kengla, Joseph Weaver, Mr. Schad and others setting forth that the last veyor for the before-mentioned sireet would, if carried out, tend seriously to injure their pro the Corporation to interfere in the premises; referred to the Aldermen. passed both Boards ap; Messrs. R. P. Dodge and Geo. W. Beal Aldermen, and Messrs D. W. Oyster, 8. C of the Council, a committee to meet the surveyor and property holders and de- termine upon a compromise grade to suit the property Loldeis on said street; and directing should alter the grade com- of the compromise grade de- termined upon be filed in the oifice of the Clerk of the Corporation. A resolution passed both Board: 850 for the repair of the Little Fa! the Little Palls bridge, in Virginia, an the former District line. Both Boards then adjourned. ret exceeding] grade fixed by the sur- erty, and_prayin; and. R. White, that, in ease they plained of, a profi ls appropriating Rated peyond to learn that our vener- ellow-citizen, Commodore Cassin, was prostrated by a severe stroke of pa- ralysis on Tuesday last, and has be very critical condition ever since formed this mornin: en lying ina 1 % that his physician and ds entestain no hope of his recovery. Since the above was written we learn that the Commodore expired at his resi about eight o'clock this morning. Business upon the canal bas been tolerable brisk since our last report; forty-five boats in all have arrived; twenty-six from Cumberland with coal, bringing about three thonsand tons. The ug nineteen were from differe: i flour, wood, limest &e. The entire leagth of the line is now in ti navigable order—the water wu. having reached its usual height. the week at the Georgetown Collector’s oflice will amount to about $3,000. The Alexandria Gazette is in supposing that the deticie; the lower level of the canal. andria branch dence on Gay st. Zing corn, wheat, nm the lower level The tolls for very much mistaken ney in the water upon > 48 Weil as the Alex- + is caused by the amount used in our mills. Had he enquired further he ave learned that there were three other more formidable causes for the deticienc “the Georgetown mills,” viz: The inai furnished by the first dam; the enormous uence of the open condition locks, and the continual exandria aqueduct, and At the last named y day than is used 's of Boyce, Taylor locks more than is ail the mills in our city. Re- of many of the ontl leakage through the Al loss at the four mile r ints more water {is lost ever ranning the extensive mill & Co.. and through the outlet used in running build your aqueduct and repeir Gazette, and probably you will cause for complaint. ‘The offerings of beef cattle at Drover’s Rest and Fossett's yards. yesterday, amounted to about 850 head; about 350 head of which were by District butchers at prices ranging a&4.50 on the hoof, equal to 86 50489 nett. ‘The remainder were driven on to Baltimore, sheep and lambs $a$3 50 per head. The only arrival since schooner “Nathan Hartley & Bro ‘our canal, Mr. ve no further 'y was the packet Fifen, Helen, to of granite for the unt of merchandise > With 150 tons customi-house, and a large amo: for dealers in the two cities. Searsville, of the same Line, is nearly corn for the before menti doubtless xail oF joned port, and will or our report of yesterday, grain markets since U7 A letter from Fran Department says that abolished by the exertions interested the United st: lead, the attention of the commercial Germany is now attracted to the remo: restrictions on the navigation of +treams, especially the Rhine and Elbe “ Klatteradateh ” is ished in Berlin. ncxulling upon Humbold, kfort to the State De. es having been of all the Governtoents the German Punch ee Tneath it said been MADAME Mount has eyerered al est a Salve for jhe re of eerie atom never was ‘and emcee Complaint mts et Sots ; be . ¥ as " to all of those. diseases. Also, a ive for t! . ezfan extract from a flo )a sov~ ereign re: thematrial, Like her Con- Sion etieoyer ote bs led at She fpr article but has been .. To be at No. 39 G street, between 1th i2th. Aiso at Nairn & Pal 's st corner rect, and J. Pa Milbarn’s Drug Store, * . ? yc aT) aa . iv. Me egister, Rev. James 1 Hanson nad Mee Mass~ he Consumption Destroyer al bs found i as my rhe ae: Bs aciemaasa tore, on Kung je! d at Mr. T. A. Newman's.on Beidee atreat: "Sa 7 MARRIED, Patrick's Chureh, on the 9d instant. by the je, WM. DEV BAU. pair 8 teak Inarscath slhesaiclhs DIED. he 2th instant, JAMES ae ot James Green, aged 4 vited to attend his funeral To~ ‘ciock ,on the corner of morrow Afternoon, at — and M streets, First nthe 28th instant in fhe 65th Plo Be § her age, Mrs. ELIZABETH GILL, the wi ristopher Gill. She was anative of Hanover county, Va., but for the last 40 years a tof t ty. The friends of the family are fo fully invited Ptypg hand finer] at S o'clock, ~ pandey even- : pie A, ies © corner of 1334 Street, 0. 78, On the 27th instant, s ISSLER, in the Sith ercihivene te HUBUESLES On the 2h instant, at_his residence in George- toyn, +» Commodore Stephen Cassin, of the U. S. Navy, in the 67th hed of ite age. rpahy ni funeral will take place To-morrow (Sunday) fternoon, the 30th instant, at 4 o’clock p. (Union WANTS ANTED IMMEDIATEL CARPENTERS. Apply to PLEBY, 7th street, Washington, ANTED.—A WOMAN to do the Housework of a small family. Inquire at this office. an 29-tf er WANTED— A small HO 2, furnished! or three Furnished Rooms. ‘To be situated be- tween 9th and ith streets aud F and I. Address B. F.G., through Post Office, stating terms and loca- tion, au 29-2t* wr TED— By, single French Gentleman, AY BOARD ina private American family, convenient to the Capitol. Address Y. D. A., Gro- cory Store, corner of B street and Delaware avenue, north, au 29-20" V ANTED TO HIRE.—A thorougir, good COL.- ORED WOMAN. One that has been used to the house, and trained asareliable housemaid. None need apply who cannot bring the best of char- acter. Apply to Mr. CROUCH, between 12 and 1 o'clock, at the Academy of Music, corner of Lith street and Penn. avenue. an 29 —A small Brick or newly built Frame of not more than six rooms, (rather ss.) located not far from market. -Notice to be siven at the Star Office, under the address of D. E. au 28-3t WANTED, TO PURCHASE.—A_ BRICK or FRAME HOUSE, situated in the First Ward, between F and K streets. and l6th and 2!st streets. Address A. B ,at the Star Office, stating location and terms. au 22 St* TED IMMEDIATELY.—All the Ladies, sses, and Children of Washington, at FREEMAN'S Cheap Shoe Store, No. 5333 Penn. avenue, to purchase another lot of Shoes, Gaiters, ets., Boys Congross Boys Shoes 75 cents aud $1, Cluldreus 60 cent: No, 593g Penn. avenue, between 2d and Sd sts. D. W. FREEMAN. N, B.—Wantep, at the snure place, an intelligent BOY, about 14 years of age, who resides with his parents and can come well recommended, to attend a0 =e and make himseif generaliy useful. -2t* au V ANTE ED BC Three or four intelligent COLOR- , to attend ina Billiard Saloon. Ap- ply at ¢ Billiard Saloon, Pennsylvania avenue, near 43¢ str aut 24-e03te Ww NTED—In the family of a gentieman rendeng two miles from the city. a good plain COOK. One who can bring recommendations for skill, hon- esty, and cleaniiness will find a good situation and rexular wages. Apply to J.P. CRUTCHETT, cor- ner of 6th and D stre dy 15-tf FOR RENT AND SALE. For other™ For Rent and Sale” notices see \st page. TVS FIRST CLASS HOUSES, JUST FIN ISHED, FOR SALE, situated on I strect, ‘hese Houses are each 23 feet 6 inches 50 feet deep. three stories high, and base- 1 contain all the modern convemences and Aliey in the rear. Apply to Se we M FOR R fT FOR A TERM OF SA RS—A Farm of 6) acres; one haif cleared and under cultivation, situated in Alexandria coun- ty, Va., adioining and north of the Farm of G. W ustis, and about a quarter of a mile from the Georgetown Aqueduct. The iand is of excellent quality. [tis well enclosed. with good dwelling. stables, and other houses. For particulars inquire onthe premises, orto HENRY BIRCH, isth street, between M and N, Washington city, D.C, au 2+Sé6w* 3 CHANCEK.—The STOCK, FIX- RRES, and GOOD WILL of a Rectifying porns peeps is for sele. a person wishing 20 t ame, can learn the terms by upply.ng 1 No. Su) 7th street, between H aud | streets. Au 27-3t* Fok SALE.—LOT No. 1, in Square No. fronting on north N and l7th streets and Mass, avenue, containing about 19,50 square feet. Apply to T.N. ADAMS, No. 546 north M street. au 27-3t* RNY’S CONFECTIONERY FOR SA A Th ell known and popular estabiish now oifered for Sale, thus presenting & rare opportu- nity for a good Confectioner to enter into a safe and profitable business. Possession can be had Ist No veinber. The three-story Brick House, now oecn- ed as above, is offered at private saie until about ba September, when, if not previously disposed of, will be sold at public auction. A A For particulars inquire on the premises, No. bry Bridge street, Georgetown, D. C., or to W BRIDGES, 313 West Daitimore street, Baltimo _ au 27-tf RUG _ STC S FOR SAL The STOCK D and FIXTURES of a well established stand. For full particulars address, with real name, O. D. T., City Post Othice, Aue2s-eo3t OR SALE.—Six PENRHYN MARBLEIZED MANCELS, Brocatell, Spanish, and Verd-an- tique, om be purchased below oper elnnirs *s Marble Yara, OS on Orlice, Pennave. ALEX RUPHERFORD. au 10-oe2w (intel) OR SALE.—A FARM of about 100 acres, in Montgomery county, Md.,ten miles {fom Wash- ington, on the Colesville road. improved with a Brick Dwelling, log barnand stable, and a fine oreh- ard of choice fruit. A part is set with clover, and the whole well | Sogo A ocean may be —- uf early applied for, or would exchange fur city prop- erty. “e H. N. LANSDALE No. 564 M stres au 25-Im* we City Post Offic a POR RE “The two comfortable and conver _ ent BRICK HOU ayette street, joining the Convent,are now undergoing compiete re- ; ir, md will be for rent.on the 4thof August. The Houses are very desirable, particularly to parents having children to educate, Apply to JOHN L. KIDWELL, High street. Georgetown. iv AUCTION SALES. —_——— S.C. McGUIR ualleiaSie HOUML ANB LOT ow tare NoRTH.. WEpSESBay AETERNOON, ert 2d. ‘clock, on th I shail 529, Tronting 18 feet on Third street west, between G and north, running beck 93 feet 9 inches, ith the improvements, consisting of a small frame welling-house. Title ‘indis tab ae, sito he caah fhe residue bade gh 4 }) With i re + Secu: a the preimses. SRS COUIRE sper _ aug 3—d Auctioneer. By JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. U NRESERVED SALE OF $10.00 WORTH Neon Dey Goops.—On THURSDAY MORN- r 3d, at 10 0° and inving at that hour from day to day until the whole ts closed out,)f sot 3 the New Cash Store, on the sout! Pe avenue, pose 6th and 7th streets, an extensive assortment of Dry Goods, comprising— Dress Goods, Silks, Satins, Alpacas Merinos, Bereses, Deiaines }, Winter Pinids Fiannels, Domestics, &c. loths, Cassimeres, Vestings hirts, Drawers, Hosiery, Gloves Blankets, Marseilles Quilts Furniture Prints rape, Bre ha, Stelia, and Blanket Shaw!s Lb is ce, E:mbroideries, &. ks, poten dag With a complete assortment of goods in e@ line, Terms: $3) and under, th; that sum @ credit of ‘oe. and sodays, for Pile ‘endorsed tes, bea interest. dre ASO. MoGUIRE, Avet. ———————££=_=B]™™=E=~=E___ GBrat INDUCEMENTS OFFERED FOR CASH! H. SEMKEN, Jewetrr, offers at greatly reduced prices, FoR CasH, the fol- lowing articles: Gold Hunting English ent Levers, full jeweled, from $50 up. go Hunting Detach do., fullieweled, from $35 up. Gold Ladies” Watches, full jeweled, in variety, $23 up. All Watches are guaranteed for 12 months. Gold Guard. Fob and Vest Chains, at wholesale vices: all kinds of Fine Jewelry, suchas Bracelets, ins, Kar Rings, Rings, Shirt Buttons, Seals, Lock- ets, Pencils, ete. embracing Diamond, Pearl, Corals, Cameos, Mosaics, ete., at astonishing low prices. Pure Silver Ware—Spoous, Forks, and aii kind of fancy Silver Ware—low+r than ever ollered before. Stlver-plated Ware—such as Spoons, Forks, Cas- tors, Cake and Card Baskets, Butter Cool ‘8, etc., willbe sold at manufacturers prices. TF~ Our main object in ofiering such inducements 3 to reduce our present large stock for ready contemplating some alteration in our busi- rsons in want of anything in our line are invited to call; we shall take pleasure in convincing them that such opportunities of purchasing fine goods at such reductions are seldom ofiered. All noe ranted as represented. » SEMKEN, aug 15- 330 Pennsyly BPACTIFUL MARBLE WORK, ‘The most beautiful ITALIAN MARBLE MON UMENT ever beheld in this vicinity, just paported from Italy, may be seen at ALEX, RUTHER- 3 farble Ya nia avenue, ORD’S rd, opposite the Union Office, ‘ennsyivania avenue. - Persons who admire rich specimens of art are invited to call and examine. au 10-4w (intel) FEW GREAT BARGAINS LEFT IN FA GOODs, AT R. C.STE '$’S, 18 Penn’a avenue, twee and Oth streets. Selling off to remove to the large auc store room of Mr. 8. P. Franklin, next de lor & Manry’s B: and Stationery est: 335 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th at I shall continue to offer every article in my stock at first cost, and will sell many articles much less, Sor cash, and cash only. Ladies, remember,—my best Dollar Kid Gloves only 79 cents per pair. Swiss and Cami and Cambric Bands, Straw Bonnets, R and other Trim GinceSiiks, Satins, Marcelins, and Fiorsuers, all of which will be offered at such pricesas must induce you to buy. Any article in store willbe shown with pleasure, Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere, Very Respectfully R. C. STEVENS, au 24-lw No. 18 Pa, av., bet. 8th and 9th sts, EW ARRIVALS OF BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S, The Feathered Arrow, or the Forest Rangers, by Frederick Gerstaecker, 50 cents. a The Common Objects of the Sea Shore, including Hints for an Aquarium, by the Rev. J.G. Wood, 25 cents, colored illustrations and bound, 81. Life in China, by the Rev. William C. Milne. for many years Missionary among the Chi with Pepougest maps. rf SM, Zin great profus Se, fee; or Cuba, the United States. and Canada, copionsly illustrated, Hy pcs the Honorable Henry A. Murray, cted Females in Norway. or the Pleasant Travelling There, Passing Through Denmark and Sweden. $1.25. The Divine aol by the Rev. John Kennedy, M.A. eo F ewars of Knowledge, by George Wilson. M.D.¥.K.S.E., 5) cents. Funeral Eulogy at the Obsequies of Dr. E. K. Kane, delivered at Philadelphia by the Rev. Charles W. Shields, 25 cents. Comes Lives of the Chief Justices of England, vol. 3, $2. Evenings with Jesus, prepared from Sermons Prexched by the Rev. William Jay, of Bath, 1.25, auiia Bookstore near Sth street. HINA, GLASS, AND EARTHEN WARE. R.H. MILLER, SON & CO. IMPORTERS, ALEXANDRIA, VA., Have received two instalments of thei: fall supplies from the English and will continue to receive acce! their stock till the business seasc 31 Hi. Mitver, Son & Co. can assure their friends and customers that their stock shall be of the most desirable description, and that their prices will com pare favorably with those of any deniers in their line in any other market in the United Srates. R.H. MiLteR, Son & C selves to offer to merchan' make their purchases in t WINDOW G They have just received vis York, from the great manufactory werp and New of * Roux.” New Brusseils, 1140 boxes French Window Glass of supe- rior quality and of ditfereut thicknesses, which they have imported under such circumstances as to enable them to offer a superior article at very moderate prices ag2itf UST RECEIVED, %) barrels Prime BRIGHT MOLASSES, an excellent article for Bakers. au 2l-ev6t BARBOUR & SEMMEs. No. 524] Noricy OF THINS REMOVAL OF THE LAND OFFICE FROM OJIBWA TO OTT TAU CITY, IN THE TERRITORY O MINNESOTA, In accordance with the provisions of the act of Congress entitled “An act authorizing changes in the location of | and Offices,” approved 3d March, 1853, itus hereby declared and made known that the office for the * Northwestern District.” in the Ter- ritory of Minnesota, wili be removed from che town of Osibwa to Otter Vatt Crry, in said Territory, atas early a period as practicable. 7 Further notice as to the precise time of removal yt be issued by the register and receiver for said istrict. Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, this 18th day of August D. 1857. By order of the Prositeut: S. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner of the General Land Office. an Dlawiw 1 W PONT’S GUNPOWDER. Tam all times supplied withall the various kinds of DU PONT’S GUNPOWDER, and am prepared to supply the same inany quantity to parties wanting, on the most favorabie terms. W. ALBERT KING, Agent for the District of Columbia, No. 35 High street, may l2-tf (Intel.AStater) Georgetown, D.C. {OR SAL An old established DRU kK STORE. inthe central part of the city, doing an excellent retail and preseription business. Ad- dress Chemist, through the Post Office. IVEDAT THE MUSIC D ‘h street and Penn, aveni large assortment of Accordeons, Flut ‘Tremolos, Violins, _Violincellos, Guntar Flutes, Clarionetts, Flageolets, Banjos, t nes, Hrums, of Mes, And Brass’ fastruments of all jeseription, warranted to he best articles '¢ ct by us, and sold wholesale and retail st terms. tof fine String v. G. METZEROTT. SELLING OFF !!—SELLING OFF!!! ‘Having determined to makea firm it becomes necessary to c out our present stock entirely, we shall therefore commence from this day to offer our stock at prices utterly regard- sere senna t is complete, consisting of Per- ur assortment 18 col 5 fumery, Toilet Goods,china and Bronze Ornaments, Porternonnnies, Card Cases, Books, veg kets, Engravings, Desks, Work Boxes, Door Mats, and an endless variety, to allof which We imvite the attention Of the BOPile, 7” No Humbug. Palak indebted will winess sone meet onee, a8 t ents iid he closes he Present arrang nM OLAUGHLIN & CO. an 2- bet. 8th and 9th sts. YARD.—SAM’ ARUSI wili resume his «cien- C iD instructions in Vocal and Instrumental Mu- sic on the first Munday in September. Com ey mie shrough Lay rechgrr Bory ped or left ve fe! at's Saloon, will seosive dae attention. Ze inour present at se! rived and will have abo: t. fre HARTLEY & BRO. dad tS DS SO IS CADEMY OF muec, . a Pa. o9, Lett a gece Baraka biden Sah Fe cH, composer of u Se "Sligna ore Kathleen. Mavournecn,” of d musi editor of ‘s ce Oe ty oe ag ee ing the ve 8 ie SEARON, i 5 Oca | * godin te hae, Onoeta, at the ra rage oF Music, “Mast oo eran even- wie ye Pop at TEs VOR THE CRILDREN.—The largest BO ee ee ot SEMON D'S, 2th street, CARD.—The undersigned have this da) ntered into partuersh TERS’ and JOID by and, hia erected 8 new and the rear of Jackson Hall, between 3d aud 432 streets, are prepared to contract for and perform all work m their line of business, either in the city or country, with which friends or the public may favor them, onaecommodating terms, with promptness and dis- teh. They respectiuily solicit a share of the pub- ti . fe pALONAR®: GEO. W. GARRETT & CO. They have several Houses and Lots for sale in different parts of the city, on accommodating terms. “auli-eolm GEO. W. GARRETT & CO. RD CAMPBELL’S LIVES OF ‘THE Chief Justices of England, volume three; 1.75, Eventes With Jesus, by Rev. William Jay: The Divine Life, by the Rev. John Kennedy ; $1. Five Gateways of Knowledge, by George Wilson, + cts. chalet Fuleg a Dr. E. K. Kane, by Rev. C. W. use PRANCK TAYLOR, EJUMPHRIES & JUNNIMAN, On Fourth street east. between E and F, here Sled up Sas bce peceiah ait u eir place, which will be o; at to visit ‘Ss and every” sopieg afternoon Tor thoes who wish to engage in the English Quadrilles or German Waltzes, will find an opportunity to do so. there. Weber’s Band has been engaged for the sea- 80! will be in attendance. f They have on hand and constantly making the purest Larger to be obtained in the city. je 17-3m [UNTING PARK TROTTING COURSE Hest the south end of the Lang Bridge. The Proprietors of this new,complete and elegant Course take pleasure in boing able to say that their arrangements are al! com-. plete, and that their track is now open’ to the public. Inall its arrangements it is unsurpassed in the United States, offering as many vantages for the trial of speed as any other Amer- ican Trotting Course, Itis precisely a mile in cir- cumference, fifty feet wide, graded and prepared with care and judgment, and is in perfect order. The House connected with it, too, is unsurpassed in its comforts and accommodations, and for the lux mries aoa to be orgs | there. The pute may rely ou it that, w ir an) circumstances, yocd order will’be maintained ‘and enforced upon the premises. -_an{2-2m GEWING MACHINES. Agent, Mr. John . vi fe baa rupee subngt Ge EN DOLLAR FAwi Shwine d piso make for Territorial right stra Columbia, a be on Ce wi to witueas its the city of 0. 8 & CO, s AUCTION SALES. TO-DAY & TO-MORROW MORNING. . By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. HAWDSOME. BUILDING LOT ow sontn oF STREET, bl ANv 19TH STREETS —On » the 28th instant, { shi alieljan font f the _ at Se oFelock p. Of M strect, near ae street, having a.fro0 0f 20 feet “ esses Gu chard casts ‘Dalance in six and twelve mo; for notes interest day of sie. deed iven anda of trust taken on the prem au Z-st A. GREEN, Auctioneer. wb of LL & ag: a OOKS, BOOKS. FANCY 4 RY, &Cy on we ena sell we RATER DAN VEN ING. Auxust 2th, at Store No. 33°, opposite jotel, (3 Jarge and valuabi Books, in the different branches of Litera- ra ¥ seer) the Arts ; ae fine ata oo ‘with Fancy Good: ewelry, &c. ‘au 28 WALU & BARNAR Dy Auct’rs By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI- TURE AT AvcTiox.-On MONDAY, the Sist instant, I shall sell, at 10 o’clock a. m., at tl = dence of agentieman declining honsekeepi 38 on E, next to the corner of 10th stree: Bishogsny Sofa, parlor ahd rocking Chai s 01 i Do ‘ Sideboard, dressing a other Bureaus Do Hatrack, card and other Tab Walnut and maple Bedsteads, and Washstands Lounges, Window Shades, cane and other Chairs China, Glass, Crockery, and Stone Ware Meee mK, ny ey and aber pa a ~ , INETRID stair Car} mu Wik asood lot of Ktoben Requisites.” Terms T $25, cash; over $25, a etedit of 6 and 99 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bear ing interest. au 25-d A. GREEN, Avet, FUTURE DAYS. by A. GREEN, Auctioneer, WO HANDSOME two story Frame Hovses WITH BRICK BASEMENT AND GARRET,ON 19TH, TWEEN G anv H sTREFTS NORTH, AT AUCTION.— On THURSDAY, September3d, | shall sell, in front of the premises at 5o’ciock p.m, Lot No. 6, in Square No. 141, naving a front of 51 feet ¢ inches, on 19th street west, running back 155 feet 6 inches, with the improvements, which are two handsume two-story Frame Houses, with brick hisements and garrets, passaces, paniry.and back perch, cuntain- onveniently arranged rooms each. handsomely located on 18th street west, between G and H streets north, Terms: One-fourth cash ; the Lalance in6, 12, 18, and 24 months, for notes bearing interest from day of snie. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. The property will be sold together or separate, as it er | suit purchasers, Bu 27- A. GREEN, Auet. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer, SALE ON ACCOT OF THE GOVERN- ) ment.- On FRIDAY the 4th of September next, I shall sell,at the the Navy Yard, im Washingtou city, D.C.,on account of United States Govern- ment, at 12 0’clock m., for cash— One eaek Double Block io he res . No. good One i4-inel ‘Two 12 inch do ‘Two ll-isch do Three 10-inch do Two 9-inch do Four 8-inch do Five 12-inch Single do One 38-inch do Three Snatch Blocks Eleven empty Carboys One bbL and 49 ibs. Beef, 14 barrels Pork, 784 Ibs. Rice, One bbl. Flour, 235 lbs. Butter,453s ibs. Cheese, 72 lbs. Beans. au 26 A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Auctioneer. SHOLD ann KITCHEN # Rosrtwoop PiaxororTEe AND Soot, &c., at Avctiox.—On WEDNES- DAY, the 2d of September, I shall sell, at the resi- dence of a gentieman declining housekeeping, at 10 o'clock a. m., No. west side of Eighth street, between K and L, streets, near the Northern Mar ket, a handsome assortment of Mahogany, Walnut, and other Furniture, vi One fine 63g octave Pin made by Linderma: ew wood case, of fine tone ut, Stool and ap Gothic, and other Chairs s Wiatnot and Escretoire ages dered Window Curtains, plete il Paintings, by Jasper Poussin, in new gilt frames and ‘fine state of reservation One Fastile Painting, gilt Medallion frame Centre Parlor Hanging Lamp, with drops Mahogany and Walnut Marble-top Dressing Bu- reaus Mahogahy and Walnut Marble-top Wash and other Stands Cane seat and back Reception and other Chairs Wenitian Window Blinds and other Chamber Cur- ns Mahozany Secretary and Bookease a = = sees Und, © a Mahogany and alnut Jenn: ind, Cottage, ‘ther Bedsteads 4 = Fine Curled Hair Mattresses Feather Pillows and Bedding Tapestry, Brusseis, Stair, and other Carpets and Vileloth Tron Hat-Tree China, Glass, and Crockery Ware Refrigerator, Morning Star Cooking Stove, with fixtures complete Air tight and ether Steves Parior Heater and Kegister With 8 good assortment of Kitchen Requisites,and many other articles which we deem unneces- sary to enumerate. Terms: Allsums under $30, eash ; over $H, 2,3, and 4 months, for notes Satistactorily endorsed, bearing interest. GREEN, Auctioneer. A. P. S.—The House,a good brick, containing ten ra Bago with water, bath-room, heating ¢.,forreut, Inquire at the ——— AG and touch, superior instru Cover Au-Ts CELEBRATED ENGLISH CAB- A AGE SEED. Weare now prepared to furnish Ault™ Farly York, Ault's Early Large York, Ault’s Balle Heart. Ault's Premium Fiat Duteh, Drv A, Sa aud ail otuer va neties of CABBAGE & S Also, Spinach, Kaie, Lettu other kinds of GARDEN s. All the above are fresh, pure and genuine; the same superior quality as sold by us last and former years. and wiil give entire satisfaction to those who purchase from us. For ree mendations we refer to any person who has nsed them, For sale wholesale and retail, SAM’L AULT & SON, Corner Calvert and Water sts,, Baltimore, Md. Ji77 Orders can be sent by maii'or by the Adams cx pre! wh affords a cheap, safe and quick o le au ig-im 4 4 ILS BRIGHT MOLASSES— oD 5) barrels New No.3 MACKEREL. 5S boxes LEMONS, in good order, Just received and for sale by au 25-eoSt MURRAY & SEMMES, GIVEN & CO., ESALK AND ReTart DEaLERs in COAL b Wood, S.W. ror. of Cand sts.ymear Canal Bridge. Always on hand, (of prime quality,) a large stock Gomeoe and the various sizes and Kinds of : Caulifiower, and all Fair dealing may be relied on in all cases. Orders solicited. au 2-eolm R EMOVAL. . WM. PETERSON Having moved into the new $ avenue, north sid t e, 48052 Penn. Sd and 432 sts., nay of which wi made up in his usual fashionable sty le. re is also receiving a inrge assortment of GI ‘ "Ss & i mmodating others who UST RE IVED, So feet of ITALIAN 4-44 MARBLE SLABS, sanded. Wil be sold to the trade in lotsto suit, low New York, Phi'adelphia, or Baltimore. prices. Also, 1000 feet of STATUARY MARBLE SLABS At a great reduction. i ALEX. RUTHERFORD. Marble Yard oppo. the Office, Penu. ave, tea) au 2 im (Cint&S QPECIAL NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN. x art rattention to Du Pont’s No. 4GUNPOW DER, for strength, clean- liness, color, glazing. and evenness of grain is uu- surpassed by any Powder ever introduced. — W. ALBERT KING, Sole Agent for the District of Columbia, au25-tf No. 35 High street. G QPECIAI. NOTICE TO ‘TAX PAYERS. &2 Those who intend to avail themselves of the ten er cent. discount, to he made to ail who pay on or fore the ‘5th day of September, and who wish to avoid the delay incident tothe crowd who usually are in waiting at this office during the last few days poh boag 2 to the Segoe of tee a can do so by calling for their bills at an earlier ' 3 JAMES F. HaLIpay, au 6-tSep! Collecto INDOW GLASS.—300 bo: lv by 15 French Window Giass, will be soldat one dollar and seventy-five per box for cash, in lots of 14 boxes. Also, a full supply of large size French Glass, 2d, and 3d qualities, 4 a 8 Glass for hot-houses, 10,8 by 12, 9 by 12, and to Ap. R.H. MILLER, SON & CO. Alexandria, Va. ie2 M™*: KLEIN & CO, (from Erance,) DRESS MAKERS, No. S91 Pa. av., between 45 and 6th sts. Pleating. Fiuting. Crimping, Dresses, Curtain Bleaching and Old mbroideries transferred to order. u 18-Im_ MoM‘ STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHUES being tthe largest in this city at thie, time, and having been purchased before the rise in Leather, can be nt about 15 to 20 er cent. jess than goods purchased at this Eine. Call and examine for yopragives, at . P. HOOVER'S, fat Tron Hall. Pa. ave. het. 9th and 10th ete, AMS, SIDES, SHOULDERS, AND LARD. Just received, Hams, Sides. and Shoulders, and ard and fresh Butter; extra supe: fine Flour; wn and white Sugars: Coffee, Rice, Soap, and Candles, Syrap, and ® general assortinent of Family Groceries, Wines, and Liquors, JONAS P. LEVY, iy @tf No. S54 12th street. carnar of M xtrest, eLAUGHLIN& CO.ARESELLING GOODS a reom exten aive Pall senok der bo make i Ow vr ty eg ES Eg 3; let old customers, and him with acali, au 27-eolm_ I woutd call your aus ave., TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Panic Subsiding—Large Carpet Sale. Company 1 : tained. The Evening says that the feelin; in commercial circles is decidedly strong Tod Worst feature of the operations to-day is a fall in State stocks, but the good are made to suffer with with them and The auction sale of carpets. f Philadelphia cattubecter ‘was poorly and prices un- National Emancipation Convention. CLEVELAND, Aug. — Before the National Emancipation Convention, in session in thi« city, aseries of resolutions were introduced to. ay, the principal feature of which isto make the - eral Government an agent for the a ood in cause of emancipation, paying to each State aboi- ishing slavery the sum of $150 for each slave ; and, farther, that each State shall pay to the slaveholders, additional, $75 for each slave eman- cipated, the latter sam to be raised bya land tax, and the former by Government bonds. The res: olutions are still under discussion, Mesers Fiibu Burritt, Gerritt Smith, and others, participating Encouraging Advices from India. Bostox, Aug. 22.—Private dispatches ‘ove - land mail received in London say that the com- mercial prospects at Calcutta were encouraging. and one of the largest Greek firms in London and Manchester announced their jatention of resam- ing shipments. It is now believed that the anti- cipated loan of ten millions will not be required "he returns of the Bank of Prance for July show a decrease of bullion of three and a balf millions of dollars Execution Against a Bank. Utica, August 27.—The Sheriff this morning served on the Ontario Bank for @12.560 under an execution in favor of H. A. Johnson, & Co. of New York The suit was brought on certificates of deposit held by them which the President re fused topay. The bank, in its answer, omitted an affidavit, showing a meritorious defense, and asking fora stay of proceedings. A stay is vow asked for, and Judge Bacon will probably grant it. Fr ew Yorx, Aug javane. 28.—The steamer Philadel- eS has arrived from Mavana with dates to the 22d. There is nothing ant from Cuba — Sugars were unchanged at Havana. CHARLESTON, =" 27.—The steamer Cabaw- ba, from Havaua, with dates to the 24th, has ar- rived here. Sagars were dull and prices lower. Nos. 12 and 13 selling at 14% rials. Freights were nominal. Exchange on London 9a 10 per cent. premium; Paris 2 percent. discount; United States par. Illness of Hon. G. A. Simmons. Kersvitre. N. Y., Aug. 27.—fHlon. G. A. Sim- mons, a member of Congress, while conversing with some friends, on the steps of the Ausable House, was struck with paralysis, and now lies in an insensible condition. Failure of a Detroit Banker. Detroit, Aug. 27.—Mr. Isaac L. Lyell, a pri- vate banker of twenty years’ standing in thiscity, closed his doors this afternoon. The suspension of the Ohio Trust and Life Company was the im- mediate cause of the failure. Troops for Nicaragua. Avctsta, August 2°.—Handbills have been circulated in upper Georgia and Tennessee, for the enlistment of Nicaragua troops, at $25 per month and 250 acres of land. Towa De ocratic State Convention. Cuicaco, Aug. 2 ‘The Democratic State Con- vention, heid at lowa City yesterday. nominated B.M. Samuels for Governor, and Col. Gillespie for Lieutenant Governor. The Ohio River. Wreewixe, Va.. Aug. 29.—The river, to-day, is 5 feet, and steady. Baltimore Markets. Batimore, August 29.—Flour is lower sales of 2,500 bbls; City Mills $6; Howard street $6.12 . Wheat is firmer; red $1 25a$1.35; white $150 145. Corn is easier; white and yellow 7SaSve Whisky is heany; Ohio 28; City 27e. By the America’s Mails. The London Times says of the breaking of the Telegraphic Cable : The wind was southerly, there was some nea, and the ship was going from three to four knots, and the cable paying out five to six, and some- times seven knots As the quantity of slack just expended was greater than expected at starting, and more than could be afforded, the retard strain was therefore increased to a pressure of 3,000 pounds, and the cable broke. The extra expenditures of slack commenced on Monday evening, when a strong breeze and heavy swell prevailed, and a powerful undereurrent wis experienced. This current forced the wire from the ship ata considerable angle When the break was applied with increased power, the stern of the Niagara was down in the trough of a sea, and the extra strain created by her rising was the immediate cause of the cable's rting Pephe general opinion is that the season is too far advanced for another effort now, but every confi- dence is expressed in the ultimate success of the undertaking. The machinery now aboard the Niagara is considered too heavy for the purpose itis stated that the wheelx ceased to revolve when the pressure was applied on Tuesday morn- ing. We copy from Bell's Life in London the fol- lowing account of the race for the Sussex cup, in which the American horse Prioress wasengazed, —- fourth. The other horses were Tourna- ment. Polestar, Chevalier d'Industrie and Alice - +The Chevalier made play, followed by Tournament and Alice, for three quarters of 1 mile, when Polestar went tothe front. and taking aslight lead of the Cavalier, went on with the running ata strong pace, Tournament going on third, at an interval of four or five lengths, and Alice fourth tothe mile post, after passing which Prioress, who had been laying off, gave Alice the go-by, and lay within a length or two of the fa- vorite, whose jockey never attempted to improve his position until entering the straight, when he gradually crept up in the dip below the distance k his place between the two leaders. The evalier gave way in a few strides, and in ris- the hill Tournament headed Poilestar, upon whom all Flatman’s efforts were unavailing—the favorite winning easily by three-quarters length The Chevalier was beaten three lengths from the old mare, Prioress, who was in ditticulties a loag way from home, four lengths from her, and Alice a considerable distance.” Later From Texas —The Galveston News of the ISth, referring to the recent State election, says “The later returns by Sunday's mail give us about ninety counties heard from, making the majority from Runnels between eight and nine thousand, though that majority will be farther increased by the full returns from the same coun- ties, while the remaining twenty-six counties to hear from will doubtiess increase his total maj« ity to fully eleven thousand. White's majo: over Crosby is already nearly 4,000, and doubt will be farther increased. [n eastern Texas Re gan’s majority over-Evans for Congress is nearly UY, The Galveston News, of the 1Sth, Las the ful- lowing: “The numerous small crafts constantly plying between this port and the Sabine speak well for the prosperity of that section of the State ”’ The Houston Telegraph says that bills of ladin for twelve hondred tous of iron for the Centr: railroad bave been received, and the whole amount to complete the road to Hempstead, is on the way. The Austin State Gazette learns that the farm. xico are sending forward large quant rn forsale in Texa Itis bought at Sal- tillo at fifty cents per bushel The State Gazette also learns that Gov. Pease has opened a correspondence with Gen. Twiggs, in relation to the necessity of placing mounted troops upon the frontier, In order to replace those. now under marching orders to other points The Ranger says that, in Washington county, the cotton crop will exceed the expectations of most sanguine. Inthe southern portion picking commenced week before last. {7 The Postmaster General has just estal- lished a daily mail between Kansas city and Li - compton, and a tri-weekly mail from Lecompton to Marysville. Other similar improvements are to be made. —— [7 The Convention of the New School Pres- byterian commenced at Rev. C. H. Read's church, in Richmond, on Thursday night. A number of distinguished gentlemen connected with that body of Christians, are inattendance. Hon. Hor- ace Maynard was chosen President, Drs. Lench of Virginia, und Newton of Mississippi, Vice Presidents, and Drs. Bell and Price, Secretaries. on will be in session several days, and during that period many questions, interest~ ing not only to the Presbyterian church, but to the South, will be discussed aud acted on. GUELY UNGER ome pear BU: iy” Verusstapines ced teen street,