Evening Star Newspaper, August 31, 1857, Page 2

mame wax SVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY Angust 31, 1867. SPiIKIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Jntelligencer reviews theveighth annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smith- sonian Institution, just published, explaining its contents, and prescnting its readers with a graphic and interesting summary of the results of the Institution’s scientific labors up to this time. We, too, are ‘indebted to Prof. Henry for a copy of the work in question, which em- braces perhaps as much yaried, solid and useful information as is to be found in any other work of the same number of pages extant in our language. Such publications do, indeed, dif- fuse knowledge among men. It embraces, among other things, full reports of the scien- tific lectures delivered under the Institution's auspices in the course of the year, which, of themselves, form an exceedingly desirable ad- dition to the library of any gentleman. The Union diseusses the position of the Southern Know Nothings, arguing that they are in effect allies of the anti-slavery party, while professing to be the exclusive friends and defenders of Southern rights, as involved in the Kansas contreversy. Tax Orrictat Vote.—The result of the elec- tion in Missouri for Governor, Which was held in the early part of the month, and upon which there has been so much speculation caused by the con- tradictory returns received—has at length been deterntined by the official report; R. M. Stewart, Democrat, being elected over James 8. Rollins, Emancipationist, by 334 majority. The official Vote stands : For Stewart. . For Rollins.. Stewart's majority INTERESTING FxOM Rio Jaxeino.—We have Teceived files of the Correio Mercantil of Rio de Janeiro to the isth July. The Correio gives some particulars of the German emigration to Brazil It appears that a Mr. Horn, who is at Potsdam organizing the system, has made arrangements for transporting over 1,000 emigrants, chiefly Saxons, by steam to Rio Janeiro, whence they are to be sent to the River Mercury. ‘These emigrants are to receive 745 reals per day, from the date of their embarkation to their arrival at their place of des- tination, with rations, and the eesepe of their sea- Passage being deducted from their wages. They are to be trausported to the Mercury at the ex- pense of the Society. Their families may either accompany or follow them, and at the end of a ern those who have conducted themselves satis- fatorily shall receive a tract of 32,000 squareyards, at a cost of 265, to be paid in four years, and with- out interest. it is by such enterprises that the great Southern Empire is rapidly confirming her ‘ition of the preponderating power among her istracted neighbors. There was a r= want of specie at Rio. The [oompay to merchants of the place had agreed to pay @ fixed premium of 10 cents on national gold. SovTHErn PressyteRian Convention.—The Convention assembled on Friday morning, and, after half an hour devoted to religious services, proceeded to business. Considerable prelimina- Ty discussion took place without any definite ac- tion. At the evening session the Rev. A. A. H. Boyd, chairman of the business committee, made ibe following report, which he stated had been unan- barr adopted, with the exception of one reso- ution : The committee appointed to Propose to the con- vention such action as in the circumstances in which, inthe providence of God we are placed, Is hecessary, recommend the adoption of the fol- lowing preamble and resolutions: Whereas al! acts, resolutions and testimonies of past General Assemblies, and especially the ac- tion of the last General Assembiy, whereby sus- Picton and doubts of the good standing and equal rights and privileges of slavehoiding members of the church, or imputations or char; aga their Christian character, have been either im- plied or expressed, are contrary to the example and teachings of Christ and his Apostles, and are a violation of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Chareh And whereas the relation of master and servant, in ttself cousidered, or forther than the relative duties arising therefrom, and slavery as an insti- tetioa of the State, do not properly belong to the Church judicaturies as subjects for discussion and inquiry. And whereas in gainst judgment of this Conven- tion, there is no piospect of the cessation of this agitation of slavery in the General Assembly, so long as there are slaveholders in counection with the churci:—therefore Resolved. ‘That in the judgment of this Con- vention, nothing cau be made the basis for dix- cipline in the Presbyterian Church which is not especially referred to in the constitution as crime or heresy Resolved, That the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church has no power to pronounce sentence of condemnationon a lower Judicatory or on individuals, for any cause, unless they have been broyght before the Asseinbly in the way Prescribed by the constitution. Resolved, That the Convention recommend to all Presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church, which are opposed to the agitation of slavery in the bighest judicatory of the church, to appoi delegates in the proportion prescribed by our for of government for the appointment of commi: sioners to the Assembly, to meet at Knoxville, Tenn., on the 3d Thursday in May, 185+, for the Purpose of organizing a General Syned under th pame ot The United States Synod of the byteriar Ch ed Siztes of America. Resolved, at the members of this Convention adhere to, and abide by, the Confessi of Faith of the Presbyterian Chorch, as contain the sys- tem of doctrine taught in the Hely Seriptures ; and that we adhere to the torm of goveiument aud Book of Discipline of said church The report and resolutions were made the order of the day for Saturday ; and the convention ad- jeurned with religious exercises. On Saturday, the Convention passed three of the resolutions of the series reported fro:n the com- mittee on Friday. The one containing the pro- posal for the organization of a General Synod led toanexciting debate ; pending which the conven- tion adjourned till to-day. _ PERSONAL. -... A H. Blythe, U.S. Consul at Havana, ts at Willards’. -... John H. Gilmor, Esq , has ceased to be the editor of the Richmond Whig. -... Among the Americans in Paris at latest dates was JH. B. Latrobe, Esq , of Maryland. ---- Rev. George B. Taylor, pastor of Franklin Square Baptist Church, Baltimore, has tendered bis resiguativn to the congregation. --.. A brother of Mrs. Cunningham is now con- fined in the jail at Riverhead. Tie is said to be a very bud character. --.. A distinguished ex-member of Congress from New York.+ will shortly lead to the al omplished lady of New York. ---. The editors of the Newport (N. H.) Argus have been sued for an alleved libel upon acoaple of lawyers of Newport, named Barton and Bow- ers. ---- The Harrisburg Telegraph chronicles the arrival in that city of Graville J. Penn, EB: +» of England, a great grandson of the founder of Penn- sylvania. ---- Letters from Haden Baden mention that Mr Bristed, Jobn Jacob Astor’s grandson, has pur- chased a beautiful villa there, and astonishes the company with his fleet trotters -.. Mis Kimberly is a new poem of “Nothing to Wear,”’ in New Haven. We hope she does not appear in ‘appropriate cos ume” as she did in Hiawatha. ---- The very reverend C. W. Denison, a tleman somewhat known in this city, bas left the Niagara Square Baptist church, Buffalo, to be- come an Agent of the Free Mission Society. ---. CL. Vatlandigham, of Dayton, Ohio, who has thrice been beaten by Lewis D. Campbell for Congress, is a little more successful in bis iili- tary than his political aspirations, having been elected Brigadier General of bis military district | by @ majority of twelve votes. -.-. John Wilson Croker, so renowned for bis bore bans ae of the French revolution, a is contributions to the Loudon Qua:terl Review, died on the 1ith of Amgen an a vanced age, having been prominently before the world for almost half a century. ---. Ia the reminiscences of the Hon OM Smith, recently published in the Indianapolis Journal, it is stated that the Rev. Geo. G Cook- mman was elected chaplaim of the United States Senate, thr bh bis instramentality, over the Rev. Henry Slicer, against whom there was not the leaxt objection. Quite a compliment to both gentlemen. --.- A number of our editorial! brethren are now Tureliziny io the mountains. Ridgewa' d Whig, is, we believe, at the Mon of the Fredericks: © White. Smith, of the catinel, was last seen on the top of a ing whortleberries, in the vicinity hite Sulphur. 2 17 A line of telegraph has been completed en- mountain, « of Warren W from Richmond te Staunton, Va conaistiiiintiaeadie ae | cide if WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. | Tue Fartvre to Lay Tax Casie.—We kndw of naught that just at this momeut so grievés the American publig’as the rece at disastrous. termination of the effort to lay!® telegraphic cable across the Atlantioy’ With one accord allin this country deeply regretits failure. The ques tion now is, will a subsequent effort prove more successful? Weaeknowledge scepticism on that point. We have read closely all explanations and apologies for the failure, without rising from their perusal a better informed or satisfied man upon the subject. Indeed, the only paper upon it so far falling in our way that seems to us to throw light upon it, is an article from the New York Commerctal Advertiser appended hereto. It goes to show that there is what strikes us as an insurmountable obstacle in the way of the eventual triumph of the enterprise, and is of interest, because embracing solid information upon the subject on which it treats; “it will be conceded, we presume, that the most favorable time for the operation of as the cable is past for the present year. This wi be a strong argument for the postponement until next Summer. But such itponement involves a good deal. It is not likely that either the Eng- lish Government or our own will permit their respective vessels to lie idle for twelve months. We imagine the Niagara and the Agamemnon will have to be released, the cable will have to- be unshipped and the expedition disbanded, and impediments may arise in the meantime to its reassembling on the same errand. Such consid- erations may influence the directors of the com- pany to resolve upon an immediate renewal of the ‘attempt, notwithstanding the season has so far advanced. The next mail from England will robably bring us their decision, and it will be [ooked for with no ordinary interest. ** The first intimation of the disaster was ina telegraphic despatch from Valentia, dated Ang. 12. The operators there having found all communications with the vessels had suddenl cut off, instituted a series of experiments, whic! at once told them with singular accuracy not only the nature of the accident, but the distance from the coast at which it occurred; and the details, the substance of which has been published in the Commercial, were treagey Snag published in a Liverpool paper-of the 15th inst. A portion of account we here reproduce : ‘*-H. M.S. Leopard, Capt. Wainwright, arri- ved at Portsmouth on Friday evening, lith Aug.; and reports that the Atlantic telegraph cable was broken at3% o’clock on Tuesday morning, the 1th inst., after having paid out successful. y 335, nautical miles of cable. The last one hundred miles of it in water over two miles in depth, and the greater part of this at the rate of rather more than five knots an hour. Atthetime the accident occurred there was a heavy swell on, the Niagara going at the rate of four knots per hour, and as the engineer found that the cable was running oat in too great a proporiion to the 5) of the ship, he considered it necessary to direct the brakes to Lae gets more firmly, when, unfortunately, it rted at some distance from thestern of the ship. ‘he Agamemnon. Niagara, and Susquehanna are toremain a short time where the cable parted to try some experiments in the deep water of that part of the Atlantic, (2,000 fathoms,) which it is considered will be of great value to the Tele- graphic Company, and then all go to Plymouth.” «The other portions of the article from which the above is extracted are comments upon the subject, and are only important as supplying in- ternal evidence that the whole article was written by an agent or director of the company, or some one equally interested in the success of the enter- rise. Viewed in the light of this very evident act, the words we have italicised should be care- fully weighed. It will be seen that the assigned cause of the accident is the engineer's application of the brakes. ‘ ‘The euginecr ied that the cable was running out ia too greata proportion to the speed of the ship, and he considered it,’ &c. We suspect that this statement does not tell the whole of the truth. It is not very probable that at any time within the first three hundred and fifty miles of the trip, the regulation of the speed of either ship or cable would be left to the sole responsibilityzof ‘the engineer, and itis stitl less probable that such would be the case when the ship had entered upon the most perilous part of the experiment, the deepest part of the ocean, where everything would de- pend upon the utmost care and watchfulness. No vne can suppose for x moment that everything would then ve left to the wnaided judgment and sole responsibility of ‘the engineer,’ without casting a retlec upon all who were entrusted with the important and hazardous enterprise. The idea is preposterous. The account is evi- dently one sided and partial. * Examining what ts told in the light of com- mon sense, it is tolerably certain that the brake was applied after consultation, for the purpose of breaking the cable, and that this was m1 ary in order to save the remainder. ‘The cable was go- iven ing at too great a speed in proportion to that of the ship.” The ship was going at the rate of only four knots an hour, while the cable was coursing off the coil or Lat the rate of ‘more than tive it is to be supposed that a re- d had first been tried as gy away of the cable, and tried in vai nd the allernative of breaking the cable was adopted as a last resort; the plain Eng- lish and undisguised truth probably being that a strong, cross. ocean current was running off with the cable at the rate of five or six knots an hour. This view of the case is confirmed by the fact that in going over the last thirty-five miles, one hundred miles of the cable were expended — out. Beside it was often announced that every jon bad been made to render the mere ing of the cable no very serious matter. ched at certain distances, so that the end of the cable conid be recovered and a reunion of the strands effected. There must have been therefore graver causes for the aban- doament of the enterprise than the simple parting of the cable; that per se. with the preparations appliances and contrivances made and adopte: in view of that paeepetes contingency, would not have induced gentlemen so energetic and so committed to the enterprise, to abandon it in despair and to return home with the brand of failure stamped upon them. ‘The fact almost certainly is that it became clear, to all the gentle- men engaged in the expedition, that the greater ane of the cable would have been run away with vy the current, even bad the vessels remained stationary, and that without some material change of plans, ail bope of the cable lasting to anything near the end of the trip was given up, even if the cable could be deposited at all.” * The engineer referred to was the civil e neer of the company—not the enginer of ihe 3 ayara.—Ed. Is Growixe Scxrtowers A Preventive FOR THE AGUE AND Fever?—A correspondent, recollecting Lieut. Maury’s learned disquisi- tign to prove that ague and fever may be pre- vented by growing sunflowers in localities affected by that miasmatic disease, and that, believing in his theory, its author or defeader has essayed to carry it into practice—writes us as follows - Editor of the Star: There was published some time ago, perbaps a year, an article in the National Inteilizencer, written either by Lieut. Maury or some one else, in which was given an account of & means proposed by Lieut. M. for keeping off chills from persons livin at the Observal ory, or, indeed, at any place where these troublesome vis- itors are apt to make their appearance. This remedy was very simple, being nothing more nor less than planting near such unhealthy spots a patch of sunflower or other faxuriant ct plan, propoved clover as a simple and cheape substitute for the sunflower; it being supposed the clover would be equally efficacious with the sunflower, and would moreover furnish, when in bloom, food for numerous hives of bees whoxe oor might be made a source of considerable gain. $ It was stated in the article referred to above, that the experiment would be tried at the Obser- vatory, an 1s understood this promise has been fulfilled. Lieut. M. is, therefore, very respect- fully requested to yive the public the benefit of his expe ies in this matter. I lave venture, publicly to make this request of Lieut. Mau- ry as the matter js one of public interest, and as I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance witb him. Exquiner Tue Late Senator Rusk —Knowing that anything authentic bearing on the cause of the late melancholy suicide of Thomas J. Rusk of ‘Texas, will prove of great interest to the mass of the Star's readers, we make the extract from the Philadelphia Press of Saturday last that will be found below. We have merely to add to it that, of our own knowledge, the fact that he found himself compelled by his sense of principle tosever his political connection with hiscolleague to whom he was personally attached as though to an elder brother, for a year pust was & source of deep and sincere regret to him. “Pax Late Senator Rusx.—An intelligent gentleman residing in this city, but who is now on a visit to the ital of Texas on business, writing to a friend, attributes the lamentable sui- of the late Senator Rusk to a motive, which, true. (and he states it is widely eredited ia exas.) setiects great credit on his character as a man possessed of a sensitive honor, and tends to soften the harsh judgment that usually follows the fate of the scif- destroyer of life. It seems that Senator Rusk’s whole nervous system had become terribly shattered by the uncontrollable sufferings the death of his excellent and loving wife had occasioned him. It is said that, while oh 0 i spina cupying his seat in the Senate, during the pen- aucr ant debate on the Kaasas-Nebiaska bin; he gement with his colleague, Gen. Sam which it was agreed that both Ho self should vote for the bill. Not this itive agreement, Ge Wi ‘ainst the bill. fag the opposition candidate, both political par. ition candidate, bot - des cocmmpanced questioning General feast closely that he felt it was impossible longer to resist the public exposure of Gen. Houston. ir General Houston had been his friend inion—his old comrade in arms during the bitter trials of the war of independence—they had served together in the United States Senate f and he became haunted with the idea that to live lor ‘would occasion him dishonor. He became the victim to the impression that, under the cir- cumstances his death was a measure of over- ruling necessity. It was, of course, am unfortunate mania; but all this evinces the honorable feelings and manly instincts of one who would not hesi- tate to viel his most precious possession to a sense of duty, hewever mistaken.’ In the Tue Democracy or Louisiana on KANSAs. A Louisiana subscriber sends us the following letter : NegsR SrEaRsvitie, Union PaRtsn, ) Louisiana, August 13, 1857. Editor of the Star: As several Southern Con- ventions and pewrcerers have taken strong ground in opposition to the Hon. R. J. Walker and the administration in reference to the organization of the Territory of Kansas into a State, I give you below the action of this parish on the same mat- ter, to wit: At a large and respectable meeting of the De- moeracy of the parish of Union, isiana, in Convention at Farmersville on the first Saturday in August, 1557, the following resolutions were introduced by Gen. W. L. Dearing, and received the unanimous sd shape of the meeting, to wit: 1. Resolved, at the Democratic party has adduced evidence on divers occasions of itsability to hold in check the elements of discord in the Union, to conduct with success the administra- tion of the Government in Peace and war, and to romote the interest and welfare of the entire Tnion—while all other political organizations have failed in their ier objects, or been tempo- rary in existence and limited in usefulness—there- fore it deserves the contidence, respect, and su port of the whole Union, and is essential to t protection of their rights and to their advance- ment and prosperity. 2. Resolved, That this Convention highly ap- preciate and approve of the instructions given by our distinguished and worthy President, the Hon. James Buchanan, to the Hon. Robert J. Walker, of Kansas, in reference to the organization of the ‘Territory of Ka: into a State, evincing, as we believe they do, gpd the action taken upon them by the Hon. Robert J. Walker, an increased de- termination on the part of Mr. Buchanan and bis administration to adhere to and carry out the compromises of the Constitution and the princi- les of the Kansas and Nebraska act with impar— Fiatity and undeviating fidelity, thus gedet'y 2 to the peone of the United States that our President will hold even the scales of justice between every State in our Union, commending him and his ad- ministration to the gratitude of every true patriot and friend of his country throughout our blessed Confederacy . On motion, the Convention adjourned sine die. Wa. Caawrorp, Chairman. SypNey Grirrin, Secretary. How to Lay toe Teveerarn Casie.—A correspondent, expressing great interest in the Success of the enterprise, writes us the follow- ing suggestions as embracing a preventive for a recurrence of the recent disaster when a second effort to lay the cable shall be essaycd. We publish his communication only in the hope of affording a hint to be reflected on by those who are charged with the enterprise, and in the belief that it is the duty of the press to lay before them thus, as well as before the public, any suggestions upon any point of the difficulty that appear worthy even of a second thought : Mr. Editor: The second attempt to lay down the Atlantic telegraph has, io spite of all the well studied preparations, proven a failure. Is there not sntiicient Yankeedom in our land to ‘come the ditliculties ?_ Cannot the cable be re: med? Suppose we employ a very simple contrivance in the shape ofa good size friction roller, well secured to the stern of the staunch frigate Niagara—pass the end of the cable now fastened on shore over the roller and again fasten jt inthe shore Then let the steamer proceed carefully to sea, keeping the descending end of the cable perpendicular to the horizon. Wonld not the cable. be naturally drawn up from its bed throuzhout its entire length, and, when sear its extremity, the steamer lay to until the connection is made with that on board, and the fle+t then proceed on to our shores. Another contrivance has alsosuggested itself, and which may possible accompodate itself to the strain, and is, therefore, better than the first: Provide a narrow box with some considerable uth to it, inside line it with friction rollers, und between these pass the end of the cable. At either end of this box have counecting chains, one leading perpendicularly to the stern and the other obliquely to the bow of the steamer. Let these be arrauzed so as to be run out simultaneously a« the depth is increased; the steamer proceeding to sea. When neartheend, the box can be drawn up and the cable secured and connection made. I submit the above in hopes if pd do not an- swer tie purpose, they may lead to the construc- tion of an apparatus based on principles somewhat similar and more perfect. Ww. Tue Stare Constitution or Minxesota.— The fourth section of the act to authorize Min- nesota toform a State Constitution preparatory to her admission as a State into the Union, pro- vides that the Marshal of the Territory shall take a census of its inhabitants, to ascertain whether it has the requisite number, &c. The Secretary of the Interior has accordingly in- structed that oflicer to cause the said census to be taken, when he shall be officially notified it is the desire of the inhabitants of the Territory to be admitted into the Union as a State. It will be remembered that there are two rival Conventions in session to form a State Constitution for the Territory. An effore is being made by that under the control of the Democrats to induce the other (Republican party Convention) to harmonize their difficul- ties and hereafter act in unison with them. We presume that it will succeed; insomuch as we do not perceive how the Marshal can receive the ‘‘official’’ notification required, until the two Conventions above refcrred to either be- come one, or agree to act together in the matter of issuing such a “‘ notification’’ as is necessary to carry out these instructions. Hon. Jony W. Waitrieip.—This gentleman, late the delegate in Congress from Kansas Ter- ritory, reached Washington city last evening. His numerous friends here will find him at Brown's Hotel. As mentioned in the Star some weeks since, he is an earnest supporter of Gov. Walker's policy in the Territory. All know him to be a true man in all bis relations in life. To find him so earnest and emphatic as he is in the belief that Gov. Walker has pursued the best possible policy for the interest of the South in the Territory, under the circumstances by which he (Goy. W.) found himself surrounded on reaching the Territory, should at least prove sufficient to satisfy all Southern Democrats that wholesale and indiscriminate denouncers of his course are by no means safe advisers, so far as the true interests of the South in Kansas are concerned. GexeraL Hiram Warsrince—The many friends of this distinguished gentleman in all quarters of the country—and we really know uo other member of the Thirty-Third Congress who possesses more—will be gratified un learn- ing that, according to an on dit in fashionable circles of the Federal Metropolis, he is to lead to the altar, to-morrow, an accomplished and amiable lady of this city, Mrs. J. M. Blake. The wedding, we hear, is to take place at the residence of the father of Gen. Walbridge. We presume, from his position as a public man, that it will be attended by a large concourse of those now in Washington noted for their past and present connection with American public affairs. Tue Recent Democratic Vicrory in Tex- Nessee.—The following is the grand result of the recent Tennessee election. The figures refer to the gubernatorial election : Democratic gain in Kast Tennessee “ * Middle Ten West Tennessee 1,778 I,lus 1,021 Total gain .,.,.....546 3,907 With twelve counties to hear from 3 which will increase the gains to 4,000, and the wajori- ty to about 11,500! “ ‘“ Route Mai AcExts Apporntep.—The Post- master General has appointed Jas. B. route agent on the North Carolina Railroad, from Goldsboré to Charlotte, and John J. Maglaughlin on ennsylvania) Railroad ge Harrisburg “oon Teverton ; also Ed- ward Donnelly on the railroad from Cincin- nati Yo 4 rt, Inid.; WaiS. Aint dm the ‘Dhicago, Alton and Bt ‘ a = ‘Tae Ex Waso axp Font Yous Wacox Roan Exreprtioy, according to information just re- ceived here, dated Doalesville, C. N., August 13th, had experienced bad weather in going through Arkansas. The expedition is now fairly out on the prairie, and will travel more rapidly. From Doalesville they were to pass through Preston, Camanche Camp, and Dela- ware Creek, to El Paso, which point they’ex- pect to reach by Ist of October. AprointMENTS.—Ebenezer Slocum has been appointed Postmaster at Fall River, Mass., in place of James M. Morton. Joseph E. Devitt hasbeen appointed a Pen- sion Agent at Philadelphia, Penna., vice 8. D. Anderson, resigned. Tae Batre or THE GiLA—so graphically described in an original letter published in the Star of Saturday last—was fought under the im- mediate command of Lieut. Col. Dixon S. Miles, the officer in command of the Gila River expe- dition. Promoted AND APPOINTED IN THE REVENUE Curren Szrvice.—Third Lieutenant George Walden to be a Second Lieutenant. Isaac I. McKinley, of Pennsylvania, to be & Third Lieutenant. A New Minitary Reservation.—The Pres- ident has directed the reservation for military purposes of sections 9 to 16, inclusive, of town. ship 18 north range, 20 east, in New Mexico. Tue Weatner.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about 7 o'clock a. m.: eka at 1857. New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore, Md. Washington, D Richmond, V: Petersburg, V: Raleigh, N.C... Wilmington, N.C. Columbia, 8. C Charleston, 8. Augusta, Ga Savannah, Gi Macon, Ga, Columbus, G: Montgomery, A Lower Peach Tree, Ala Mobile, Ala... Gainesville, Miss. New Orleans, La. 5 At Washington, yesterday, 9 p. m.. the barom- eter was :i().262, thermometer 61°. This morning, at 7 o’clock, the barometer was 30 318, thermome- ter 60°. z2 20+ EORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Correspondence of The Star. Grorcetown, August 31, 1957. The remains of the venerable and gallant Com- modore Cassin were interred yesterday afternoon in the Catholic burying ground upon our Heights. They were followed to their last resting place by a large number of our citizens and several of his brother officers, among whom we noticed Com- modores Aulick, Smith and Tilton, Capts. Ram- say and De la Roche, and Lieuts. Smith, John- son, Hunter and Morris. ‘The remains were taken from the family residence on Gay street to Trinit church, where solemn services were performe: va ad B. A. Maguire, President of Georgetown Col e. The Commodore was universally esteemed among all classes of our citizens for his friendly, open, generous, jocular and benevolent disposi- tion. He possessed great coolness and decision of character, never manifesting anything like fear or trepidation in the hour of danger and eee And being blessed by nature with an unusuaily jively and cheerful disposition he was rarely, if ever, heard to murmur or complain at misfor- tines. Not even the loss of his sight, of which he had been for some time entirely deprived, seemed in any degree to disturb the general cur- rent of his happy disposition. The following anecdote, illustrative of bis true character, oc- curred at the time of the late conflagration in our city: When his dwelling was found to be in flames he and his family were taken to the resi- dence of Mr. W.H. Godey. After the fire was subdued Mr. Godey returned to his home, when the Commodore inquired, “ Well, Godey, what is the news?” Upon Mr. Godey informing him that his dwelling was entirely consumed, he coolly replied * Well, Godey, let it git is all Bene is not worth while to grieve after spilt milk.”? The weather with us is delightfully cool, so much so as almost to require the necessity fora fire night and morning in some localities. Not- withstanding its unseasonableness, however, we have rarely known the general health of our city to be so good at this season of the year. Even along the margin of Rock Crrek and the canal basin, where the chills and fevers freqnently make their appearance about the first of August, we have net as yet heard of any cases occurring. We advise all those who wish to onloy = day of unalloyed pleasure to be on hand on Wednesday at Arlington Springs. Froman advertisement in another column it will be seen that the Young Catholics’ Friend Society will give their annual Pic-nic at this pon on that day. We are well acquainted with each of the fifteen gentlemen composing the committee of arrangements, and from their gentlemanly and polite deportment, generally, we have no doubt but all who patron- ize them on the occasion will be higbly pleased with the day's exercises. The pic-nics and ex- cursions of this society heve never failed to zive universal satisfaction. 8. RS ee From Havana.—The steamship Catawba, ar- rived at Charleston, brings Havana dates to the wth inst. The yellow fever Lad become epidem- ie, but was not thought to be so malignant as last year. It still prevaited among the shipping. The Lexican consul was among the victims. Vessels with Coolies continued to arrive. The Diaro de la Marina says, that not a week passes without the arrival of one or more vessels with a greater or less number of emigrants. The Diaro hails the increaxed importation of Coolies as a great reform, and well adapted to promote the interests of the island. The tinancial panic had entirely ceased. Sugars were dull, and prices had declined. Magriace Extraorpinany.—An elderly wo- man, named Prudence KR. Wilson, called upon Alderman Enne, of Philadelphia, on Friday, and made a complaint, in which she stated that she Was a resident of Manayunk, was fifty r years oid, and had, a short time ago, after a courtship of three days, married a man named James R. Wilson, who represented that he had a pleasant home at the Point, in Baltimore; that xhe sold her furniture for $100, which with $161 cash, which she had previously saved, she gave to Wilson, directing him to take it to the Commer- cial Bank in this city; that Wilson had not re- turned after going to the bank, nor had been heard. from since. Wilson, it seems, captivated this woman by what she terms his good looks. She also states that the minister who married thea. is got looking too. Wilson had represented that e was worth a large amount of property in dif- ferent quarters, but his new wife has since dis- covered that all his representations were false. Thus the said Wilson has secured the nice little sum of $261, whilst Prudence is once more a widow to all intents and purposes. Saratoga is thinni out. “Twelve hundred left on Monday last, three hundred reaching Troy 4 the early train, and nine hundred by the even- ng train. oo Gant M. F. W.A.—Meet at your Hall THIS (Monday) EVENING, August Sist. By order of the It* PRESIDENT. PUsLIC SCHOOLS.—The regular monthly IF meeting of the Trustees of Public Schvol will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 2d of Septein- ber, at 5 o’ciock p.m. : . S. A. H. McKIM, Sec. (Intel) + MONTGOMERY GUARDS, ATTEN- ‘TION.—You are hereby notified to att regular monthly meeting of the Company, on WED: NESDAY EVENING, September 2d’ Punetual nee as = Ee - yrs : fi wiil be transacted. ordor of Ospt. Key: Ausi-st THOMAS NcENRY, Sec. ‘THANKS.—The individual who Kenerously L plunged into the water at Four Mile Run, nenr the Alexandra Road, on Saturday, and saved a. lad, 13 years of age. from drowning, will please re cept the fervent thanks of the boy’s parents. wao Would be pleased to know the name aud addrass of their benefactor. It i MUSIC.—C. L. IRVING retu: many thanks to lis A loving friends s ns for favors Vooat past ‘and spring, Vosat Musto classes at i sees emmy = TUESDAY EVENING top- ee, an St of importagcce ance +at8 o’clock, at which time and itetes and, ‘ht Clasnes for ies and gentlemen wil be organized, ‘hose desiring 8 thorough knowledge iples or.of prme- ruses, & i Glees, Choruses, Xe. Bi ‘ertus, 22 » oon) instructions giving to Schools and A. mi Sale, private instructions in Singing and upon the apes Yor pplication be made to Mr. I, ht fees nt aca can be (reise cnamanns TERE ct quality, ¢ 168, TS | ts, at $1.5) HILADELPRbA ACE SaENW BERS, au l0-im* | J 1857, ' VERS” EDUC PAY MENT—No- ~ HM lus of 10 ir rent year paidon oF ar @AS. F. HALIDAY, y 2-cotf at oe Collector. VF NOTICE.—The President and Directors of Georgetown College hereby warn all persons walks = not to tres; on f the Hh rounds, on pain of being. dealt with 0 + By order of the Presicent : 4im JAMES CLARK, Treasurer. _ OF FICE WASHIN: IN INSURANCE COMPANY The Stoakboides ities com- Feotehe once Pana tt en estay rain, MONDAY: Seon reae: wall d Ppt foura of Wa. mamep ee Pie, ie Petppen se — pir Bock wal be closed during the week election, ‘au d-eotw "GRAFTON D. HANSON, Seo. c : : ISS H. McCORMICK AND SISTER WILL MM hte toy resume the duties of their on the Ist of tember at their piace of residence on 43 No. 43, between Pennsy!vaniaand au S!-eost AMS!—HAMS !!—We have a choice lot of our Magnolia Hams ; also, Hams of Ohio. Ken- are suitable forlarge or siyall fantiiess: For sale or e for large or 8: ilies, “aust ree OF KING & BURCHELL. street, Missouri avenues. Musisal, CARD —Applications to Prof. J. F. SCHEEL’S Vocal and Instrumental Classes can be left in Georgetown, at Miss Har. Tover’s School, or at the Music Store of W. G. Metzerott, in Wsshington. au SI-3t* HE EXERCISES of Miss M. LEWIS’ School for Young Ladies, will be resumed on Moaday, September 7. oom on 9th street, second door above F. au SI 6t* Coat AT FIVE DOLLARS PER TON. Will be receiving, a cargo of WHITE ASH COAL, ina few days, which I will sei at SF pet ten of 2,240 pounds. A weigher’s certificate will be sent with every load. an 3i-6t F. L. MOORE. E y 1.01 E STREET BOWLING say QON, eNED. The subscriber having closed his Saloon for some weeks past for the purpose of eo some important improvements, 1 having completed the same, begs leave e to inform friends and the public .. generally’ that howl re-open THIS EVENING, ugu i lnspection . Al st Sist, for ae MARR 4 ae x auSi-Iw __Eetreet. bet, 12th and 15th atroste. THE ACADEMY OF VISITATION, CON- VENT PLACE . N. W. corner of G and lth sts., Washington city, ‘The duties of this Institution will be resumed on Tuesday. ist day of September Lantana information apply at the Academy. a -lw Miss x OC Ee a S’S YOUNG LADIES INARY, . 450 D street. The exercises wil! commence Monday, 7th. Instructions will be given in Eng! ake Music, and Drawing MISS C.C. KOONES’S ACADEMY FOR BOYS No.2 43¢ street. Theduties will be resumed Monday, September 7th. The number of pupils will be limited au 31-St D* C. H. VAN PATTEN, DENTIS: Expects to reach his home by ‘the ath proximo, when, with renewed vigor ai Snerey> he will resume his professi ties. ‘With abundant reason for believing that his efforts in Washington during the past eizhteen years have proved generally satisfactory, he »s determined yet more a oe og mpi the pi F jones and a tren fe, whic! 6 again respe ully solicits. - Offices (ae heretofore) at his residence, Cedar Hull Villa, Pennsylvania avenue, near Georgetown. au Si-70 tember 'rench, September ind, ¢iaT OOK AT THE AR OF TALEN: OK po WIG UF at ok y aaa. ON TEN CENTS. Miss ELIZA H Mr. HERLEY. and DICK Soran ona. come alle. _ OP? FELLOWS: | Hvd'wionrs ONLY! ‘The Original and World-Renowned Chinese Artistes and Juggiers, wif Wonderful at th: Seve Well on FOESDAY ‘and WEDNESDAY. ‘Kérmisnion 25 Conta! Children, 15 Cents. fee »; to commence at 8 o'clock. R_MING, Proprietor. N, withou Po au Dt 0} Or» FELLOWS’ HALL. “We come with Songs and Mirth to erect you.” The amusement season in Washington will be in Angurnted on bemenge -7:~ BE ‘IN the wid the * ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS under the management of Mr. Jno. Wxius, in the first of a series of writes ete h MUSICAL&I RUMENTAL \TERTAINM aNTS. By Eiont AccompPLisHeD RMERS. They will appear every Evening during the week. Ki ritanec commen: i ae es Ae au 5a UTED WESTAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. members of the Uw Cive take creat ied mouneing to their {riende and leasure in announcins GRAND ASSEMBLY wil take meee ot f, SSE :Y wi * place Tstaxd Hatieon THURSDAY BV ENING tals tember Sd, 1857. SRiokets FIFTY CENTS, admitting « gentler ar fae Cotit Band has been engaged e 7 ofthe Brover COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS. EXCURSIONS, &c. P A PIC-NIC will be 235; FRIEND WN, on WEDD not, the next fair day,)ai Custi As the olvect of the Socie y is t a poor children.the Society has resorted to t to replemixh the funds of the treasury. ond enges = ly solicit the patronage of the community to aid them their chariiatie olyect “two large and commodious_ Boats have been pro- cured to convey passeng from the Aquadnet to the Spring free of charge. and 1 lea it 75 aod 2 ‘o°Glock, A. m., and Tp and Sty o’elock ‘ickets 25 Cents, Criidren 10 Cents be pro- cured at J. 1.. Kidwell’s. Georgetown, and John F. Ellis, Washington, aud from members of the Socie- "Phe best Cotilion Music has been engaged for the occasion. Arrangements have been made for sn sbundant supe of Refreshments, which will be sold at oity ces. A magnificent set_of Silver will be exhibited du- ing the Gny,and rallied. A few chances yet remain to be sold, Wi REERY, LEWIS CA eee « 3 mA . Y. °d,(if far, if and clo'h method will By order of Au 24-8t XCURSION TO FORT WASHINGTON, On TUESDAY, September ist. A Goop Orrortunity FoR THE FRIENDS OF THE SaspatH Schoo. Cause To AccomPLisa SOMETHING FoR THE Goon oF THE CausE. THE SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN SABBATH SCHOOL will givean Excursion and Pre-Nic at Fort Washington. as above. The Manazers have char tered the besut:ful. commodions. and safe pleasure See, cee Gorge Washington Park Custis. efreshments at City prices. es TWENTS FIVE CENTS; Children cents. The boat will leave 7th street Wharf at 8 o'clock, Returning will leave tie Fort at 6 o'clock. au 27-ThS&M OST ABSORBING BOOK OF THE y ‘Acx”’—Consnelo—by George Sand; price 3) ta. The Countess of Rudolstadt, by George Sand; 50 cents. Sylvester Sound.the Somnainbulist,by Henry Cook- ton; 50 cents. Italy, by Madame De Stael ; 4 cents. Corinne. Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern, 2 vols., 81, bound 1.23 San ao the Clockmaker, 2 volumes; $1,, ind es ow Con com the Irish Gil Blas, by Charles Lever; Just received at ~=TAYLOR & MAURY’S au 31-3t Bookstore, near 9th street. SELECT SCHOOL FOR YUONG LADIES. Ss No. 451 12th street, near H, Washington, D.C, Miss N. Rippswt for several yearsa teacher inthe Georgetown Female Seminary desicns to open on Monday, September 7th, m one of the buiidings erected by the Ree. Dr. Peck for educational pur- poses, a Select School fora limited number of pu- wtenedilgn? willbe entirely under her own personal care and instruction. The course of study will embrace all the branches ofa solid and liberal English Education,together with the Latin and Freact Languages, EFFR Rev. ¥.C. Smith, D. D., Washington. Rev. P. D. Guriey, D. D. De Rev. J. F. Brown ire U.S. A.cdo. rk, late Principal Georgetown Fe- male Semina1 Rev. J. N. Danforth, D. D., Alexandria, Va. Rev. J. W. Spotteword, D. D., New Castle, Dela- 2. "Chancellor ‘S. M. Ilarrington, Dover, Delaware, au Si-tf CADEMY OF MUSIC. Al Wasitxeton, D.C. Corner of ith street and Pennsylvania avenue, (over Fe am’s Book Store.) The duties of Institution will resume their stomed activity , regniarity, and punctuality, on after Tuesday next, September Ist, 1857. sses 1. 2. and 3, wiil, as heretofore, meet on nday and Thursday, st 20’cluck p.m. por Classes, Tuesday and Friday, at 9 o'clock a.m. Gentlemen's Classes, Tuesday and Friday even- iy CPichioe dingo lone Bees Waseher aad clementary Classes for Beginners, Tn Me Thursday, from2tillGo’clock. ‘Terms (these classes only) Five Dollars for 2) lessons. The principles upon which this Institution are founded are precisely those of the Royal Academy, London, and the Conservatoires of Panis and Milan. Public Weekly Lectures are given in which the pupils take part. £ < Principal Fr. NICHOLLS CROUCH, The Comporer. 7 Hours of Business and Consultation at the Hall of the Academy daily, from 2 to 1 k, or through the post and music 3. @QCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY. x MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, CHEAP PUB LICA TIONS, PERIODICA nd NE WSPA- PE at the lowest cash prices, at the NOR TH k LIBERTIES Ct P BOOKSTORE, 37 Seventh street, above the Northern Market. JATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. TAYLOR & MAURY’S stock of Surveying and other Instruments inciudes a large assortment of the very best manufacture in Germsn silver, sold separately or in cases, from $5to $1 eacn. ‘Also, fine instruments, in cases. from $1 to @8.5°.— Taylor & Maury’s $5.9 eet, in rosewood box. with lock and key, is particular’y adapted for students in surveying. Ivory and Boxwood scales, Frenck Curves, Pro- tractors; Triwngies, in wood, brass, and filass; Tape Measures, Pooket Rules, Magnifying Glasses, | Bis ig nd may weg) Claude Lorraine Glasses, ocket Compasses, &c. For sale Ps TAYLOR & MAURY" aug 2—3t Bookstore, near 3th st. UBLIC SCHOOLS. The Public Schools will be sqnaet on Monday, September 7th, the daily sessions being from 8&4 0'- clock a.m to3 p.m. Al! pupils whose names were returned by the teachers on the July rolls as pupils of the schools at that time, will be received without tickets of admission, in accordance with the follow- ing resolution, adopted the 16th inst’: “ Resolved, ‘That all pupils whose names were re- turneion the monthly report preceding vacatioi and who shail attend the Arst day at the opening the scholastic year, shall! he received by the teacher without a written permit ; and that, should there the exist any vacancies, those previously registered shall be entitied thereto : sickness only bef a sufficient exouse for non-attendance, of which the teacher must ba informed on the first day of school.” S.A.H. McKIM, Seo’y. al wv UST RECEIVED AT THE MUSIC DEPOT, eorner cf lith street and Penn. iarse = of Sqorrdoces, oo molos. ft iolinee! tare. Flotes, Claniouetts: Flageulets, Banjos, Tambo Sines, Droms, tf oo Saenaes at oe iption, ted to articles imported direct by us, and sold wholesale and reten) the yer ee . age * tof Bue String’, G METZEROTT. SELLING OFF !!-SELLING OF & Having determined to make 8 change in our present firm it Leeomes necessary to close ont our present stock entirely, we shall therefore commence from {his -~ toe ex our stock at prices Utterly rogard- less of cost. Our assortment is complete, consisting of Per- fucaery, Toilet Goods,China: Bronze Ornaments, Portemonnaies, Card Cases. Books, Dusters, Bas- kets, Eugravings, Desks, Work Boxes, Door Mats, and an end!ess variety, to all of which we invite the attention of the public, ‘o Humbug. indebted will please scttie up at once, as the present arrangements must be gone. . J. MCLAUGHLIN & CO., au B- 2, bet. 8th and 9th ste. 7OR BOSTON.—The superior olipper soboouer ee eerereca BaRtiey 2 BRO. 10. UMBERLAND COAL. Now discharging, ‘0 of oor ‘OAL. OVE TANRAT Sine yas By at we aE celia EFT SOUTH CANTON, MASSACHSETTS, Litisut six monthe ase, HENRY ASH w supposed to have come to Washington. Any i mation of his whereabouts will be Wy re- ceived by his uncleat No. 625, 7th street east, Wash - ington, D.C. 80 31-3t" FP) REWARD.—Ran away. on Moncas, the S150 Bane aPSERVANT MAN ELL BROWN, aged about 38 years, nbout 5 feet inches in height,a dark copper color ; phew spoken to, bas a down-cam look ; his t reco! ‘ T wil give one hundred dollars if taken in the Dis trict of Columbia or State of Maryland, or one hun - ceed set Sty Soles peken out of these limits, t ho fo me. Pangea UNS home TON B. BOONE. REWARD.—Rauaway from Kalorams, oe ae cen city, D. C..on Sat- uz it, ti of Auge NEGRO MAN.G FORGE JONNSON need about 25 vears, heizht about 6 feet, of a dark oorerr ae. bushy hair, very ereet, and poitt an his address. lwiligive theabove reward if taken in « free State. #100 if taken within the District of Colun pene byrne ng mathe wary § ys gegay either case mus secu! 80 that L get him. Miss ELEANOR J.C BNEWAY, Baltimore. Md.. or OLIVER DUFOUR. &u Si_eolw* Washington city. $5 REWARD.—Strayed away on Wednesday. “Ded the 20th instant, a RED COW, with white under her belly, her two hind feet White, a little white on her front feet, andi ite tul. Had on when she left achain round her neck with bell attached to it. The above reward will be paid for her return to FLORENCE O° DON- OGHUE, corner of 10th and K streets, Washington, D.C. ang 2 St" AS LEFT AT MY OFFICE, on 8th street, this 2th day of Ancust, 1857, IDA FO! = i tobe mage eh > a cn rowing property. a ing ail charges. Bu 28-8 POPES. Sd PO MITH. DP. $5 REWARD.— Straved a on Wednesday 22 morning last,a dun colored HORSE, With bieck tail ant mane. and right hind foot white. The above reward will be puid for: xX bis deliv to GEORGE CARI, at the Northern or Centre Market, or at WM. BELL'S, 7th street, above the Park. Au 2R-3t* a ren nL $. REW ARD.—Strayed away on Tuesday, the 25th instant. a BRINDLE COW, spotted with white. Has a white stripe down her back, snd white fa ‘Tips of her, horns sawed off, and has a double teat. The above reward will be paid for her return to Mrs, QUIG LEY, corner of 13th and C streets, Isiand ‘au 38-3t* county, Md., on Fatprder. ugh gust, 1857, O MAN, Ad roith, about 3), Hight 5 feet 4 or 5 inches: b bushy bair, and weil dressed. He has a mothe living at Mr. Hamelton's, oa Capitol Hill. I will give the above reward if taken in a Free State ; 259 if taken inthe District of Columbia Counties of Montgomery nud Prince Georg $100 if takem elsewhere and secured so that ISAAC SCAGGS. 200 REN ARD.~Rauws: a the meer - iT, living near arlboroug! ‘ince George's count) Mae on the 239th o April, NEGRO MAN. DAVY GREE about 27 years of age, 5 mulatto—has a whiskers round his y to some free State. as Without any Provocation. Twill give Tw. red tare, if taken out of the State—g)™ .{ @ District, of any other part of Mary ini. x either case ‘m. AM J. BERRY. FOR RENT AND SALE. For other™ For Rent and Sale” notices see ist pare. CHANCE.—The STOCK, FIXTURES, and GOOD WILL of the Rail Road Hotel is i sale. Any person wishing to engage in the sam. can learn the terms 0.542 Penn au 3: nue, between Ist x RUG STORE FOR SALE.—The STOCK and FIXTURES of awell estabiis stand. Yor fuil voulars ress, with real name, O. 1. T., City Post Othoe. au Si-2awim TY. FIRST CLASS HOUSES, JUST ISHED, FOR SALE, situated on I strc near i7th.—These Houses are each 23 feet 6 inc wide, by 50 feet deep. three stories high, and | ment, and contain al] the modern convenrences Smee Aley im the rear. Apply to RIG: au -9 lw A et ny WILL applying at ) 2d street NV’S CONFECTIONERY FOR SAL/:. bis well known and popular estabushmen' now offe for Sale, thus presenting 8 rare oppo:! nity fora Confectioner to enter ito a safes 1 tn ge iness. Possession can be had ist \. vember. The three-story Brick House, now eec yt eee is offered at private sale until about will be sold at patiicauction. N B od eS en the nie. ny ‘ ridge street, eorn wn, , Gray > “ BRIDGES, 315 West Maltumore street, Baltimore, <<. Se See eee ae SALE.—A FARM of about 1° sore. eee county, Md.,tea miles {fom W ington, on the Colesviile rvad, reves we Brick Dwell.ng,s log barn and stable, aud a fine « ard of clunce frat. A part ws set with clover, ned the whole ba | . CS pee wy Am mmp ned ae , OF Would exchance cn i ear H. N- LANSDALE, J erty. A Av 25-Im* or throagh the OUSE AND LOT FOR SA 46 Louisiana avenue, Washington —a Br Luog, nearly Bow, four stories nt, pmo | twelve room: improvements, water, gas,and apa be sold at 8 bargain cash, or . ble credit would be given Apply tok, LOND : No. 128 Bridge street, or on the prem ses, Bu Tl-eolm SS ee ee ts ___ IR RENT—The two comfortable conven: - cut BRICK HOUBES te Favata eiseee el ‘a jere- ge a are ie, out gents to educate. Apply to JOBN KIDWELL: Hish street, teonélows, 2 VEN FOR OLD ri. IGHEST PRICE GI FUAROS a ete ne FP. ELLIS.