Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1857, Page 2

y Wy . , i EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CIry: -Decemiber 15, 1857. 12 o'clock m.; otherwise they may not ap- pear until the mext day. S?ikit OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer, to-day, is again devoted to the republication of Department reports and news The Uwom spikes a gun (roorback) eoncern- ing what transpired during a recent call of the Indiana (Democratic) delegation in the House on the President, in Publishing the following note from the Hon. Wm. H. English : House oF oatemega arE - December 1M, 1557. To the Editor of the Union: Sim*In the New York Times of Saturday, under the head of Interesting from Washing- ton,” I find the following paragraph : “It ds stated in confidential cireles that the Democratic delegation trom Indiana have had a long interview with the President, in the course of which they said that in full consultation they could not support the Lecompton constitution, after the ezpose of Senator Douglas. There can be no doubt that sueh a consultation was held.’ Permit me to say that { was present at the in- terview alluded to, and no such declaration was made by the ** Democratic delegation from In- diana," or any member of it then present except Mr. Davis. The visit was not of a political char- acter at all. but merely a social call, to pay our Tespects to the Chief Magistrate of the nation. As far as Tam concerned, I shall deem it soon enough to define my position when all the facts are before me, and the question comes up Jegiti- anately for action Very respectfuily, Wx. H. Exeuisu. ~ ———2-1e- Worx Beroxe tHe Virginia Lectstature On the 8th and Sth instant notices of the intro- duction of two hundred bills were given in the Lexislature of Virginia, and petitions were pre- Sented for nearly one hundred more a Eee eres aaa Later Frum Costa Rica —By way of San Ju- an del Norte. we have advices froin San Jose de Costa Rica to November 10th Congress bas authorized the Dictator to send Commissioners to Nicaragua, to arrange the Pending difficulties. Sres. Emitiano, Quad:a, and Geueral J. M. Cauas have been named for the service, with Sr. Antonio Chamorra as Sec- Tetary—the two litter are Dictator Morg’s broth- ¢'s-iu-law, so that it is. not dificult to foresee how matters wiil terminate ir. ‘Toledo is to be Minister of War.and Sir Vicente Herrera, Min- ister of Home Affairs Dr. Montufar resumes his place in the Supreme Couit Book, Notices. Pursiotocy, ANimaL axp MENTAL, aj plied to tbe Preservation and Restoration of Realth of Body and Power of Mind. By O. S. Fowler, P-actical Phrenologist. New York: Fowler & Wells. While the reader may, and doubtless will, ob- Ject to many of the dectrines advanced in this volume, he will find in almost every line some- thing to repay perusal, either as inducing thought ‘OF as suggesting valuable hints for his future guidance. The work is divided into three de- partments—the first devoted to the preservation and restoration of health, the inter-relations of body and mind, and the improvement of men- tality by improving the Physiology ; the second, to the regulation of the feelings and perfection of the moral character; and the third to intellectual cultivation. These subjects are treated with that plain practical Cobbet-like vigor by which the author is distinguished, both as a writer and as a speaker. Tue Haswexsu Farrer: Being Passages from the Piet ern New York: Har- r others 4 i y = Pet Srothers. (Por sale tn this elty by Tay The tithe (we advise the reader not to attempt to pronounce it) of this book paturally suggests that it is an imitation of De Quincy’s Opium Eater. The reader will, however, find that it bas a singularityand power quite its own, though the experiences of the two dreamers have neces- sarily a certain resemblance. Hasheesh, it may, perhaps, be as well to say for the benefit of the unposted reader, is the resin of the Indian her: P. (Cannabis Indica.) and from time j1amemoriai bas been kuown among Eastern nations as pos- sessing powerful stimulant and narcotic quali- ties. Its use, like that of opium, is characterized by remarkable phenomena, both physical and Spiritual, and the experiences of the author there- in are related in this singular volume. Fromm the publishets we have Godey’s Lady's Book for January, making a handsome appear- ance, indeed, in its commencement of a new volume From J. Shillington we bave also Godey’s Le- dy’s Book. aud also Graham's Illustrated Maga- zine (for January), a fine number. Shillington atso sends us the ‘‘ Examination of the Dred Scott Case, by Thomas H. Benton,” conveniently bound for reference aR UNUNniieicaeehenEs Fortuek News raom Urau Territory — The Western (Mo.) Disxpateh has the following additional items from Utah and the Plains: The gews from Salt Lake fully confirms the news already received of the determined senist- ance of the Mormons. Al! of the mountain passe< arestiong) y fortitied at each of which is stationed forty or fiffy met, who in their Position are weil able to stop the further approach of our during the winter. — eee Col” Alexander oners, ameng 3 mu deres, W. sd taken three Moriuon pris- them a brother of the notorious H.Hickman. [t was the eustom of the Mormoawto keepa party of cump-followess Consiently in the reer of the’ tre for the par- _ < ye ug all the stock left bebind as strays, € Le f suldiers were concealed in a ravine to capture one of these parties, anda single man sent out as adecoy. The Mormons readily took the bait. aud were led im pursuit of the single seuldier to the ambush, when the soldiers fired, k ne and taking the three prisoners before ed Jense Jones was a prisoner in Salt Lake City, fujoying the frerdom of the place, but rextricted fom coin, od its limite. ‘Phe Mormons xa fo the death im defence of their ps attempt an eutfance this winter. he spring they will burn the city mountaias, where they have pro- Visions to Last them fur four or five years. Tre Kanses city Journs] of Commerce of tle Sth jastant says that Je Mageans, a trade from Gree ', arrived there oa Tuesday, being the latest arrival £ Utab. Mageans’ accounts sadvices He reports that nearly at trains were suffering from Mor- predations; their wagons beiny burnt and their cattle stolen. Large quantities of grain and Spinge stored at Foit Budyer bad been burnt by the monx, io prevent its purchase by tue Gov- eument. They bad also burned all the grass routes beyond Fort Bridzer The snow on the mountains was three feet dewp, and the country was covered with it as far east as Blue river. Buffalo were very abundant The Leavenworth Ledver of the 9th says an ex- oe has justarrived Colonel Sumner arrived here last mixbt. Capt Van Viiet passed through { haste yesterday afternoon > The rapid movements are su; posed to have ref- erence tu the Utah arm, but Say be daqactes to General Deuver, or General Harner, the com- maader of the troops in Utah. a Further by the Star of the West. The ensuing Califoroia Legislature assembles in January. The Supreme Court has been in session during the fortnight. and a number of decisions ren- dered, some of which bave an important bearing on the mining Snterests of the State. There is a strong feeling against the Mormons among the inhabitants of (he southern counties of mg. owing to recent beavy rains througout the State, bas been summarily ended for the season The affairs of State government are now bein, adaiinistered econosnically. There is upwards of one hundred thousand dollars ia the treasury, — te demands agaiust the State are peld Is cas Miss Annette Ince has heen playing her fare- well engagement in Sn Franciecs. “Mrs, Julia Dean Hayne is still pl in the interior, to good Louses. Yankee Adams is playing an en- gegement in Sau Franciseo, '. B- Chapman, weil known throughout the Uaited States as a mont successful low comedian died in San Francisco on the pth ult ‘ We have intelligence from the Russian Prov- inee of Manchuria, on the eastern coast of Asia. There are @ pamber ef Californians on the Amoor river, and two steamers plying on that stream Some four or five thousshd. Russians are living within two buudred miles of the mouth of the Fiver. From Lower California we learn of the arrival at Lo» Augeios, on the 9h inst., of Lieut. Beale, with hix came! train, from San Antonio, Texas. ‘The anima’ s are in good condition. 07 Mr Atlen ¥ Barton, of Caswell Co .N € , while ont henting last week, attem to L Gown the rails of a fence while holding his gon in bis band. The gun wes discharged, kills Jny bin almost instantly 4 F WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tae Hovst Prixtixc.—Below will be found acard from Messrs. Steedman & Banks, drawn out by our republication, yesterday, of ap ex: tract from the New York Herald’ s Washington correspondence, alleging an extensive combina- tion to compass the late nomination and elec- tion of Mr. Steedman. i With reference to our motives in republish- ing the extract in question, we have to say that we did not stop to consider whether it would be taken as afriendly act or not. Our aim was publicly thus to call the attention of these gen- tlemen and their friends to the current exten- sive promulgation of such statements through the press, as the best means of making it very sure that nothing might grow out of their elec- tion likely to injure the standing of the De- mocracy of the House. Our allusions to current rumors concerning demands made upon them, or likely to be made upon them were fully justified by the existence of such rumors here, which was as notorious as that the sun shines to-day. We are glad to hear from them not only that the professional plunder-mongers who were en- gaged in “ hounding’ down the late House Printer, have not yet ventured to carry out their purpose of essaying to obtain pay for that work, of the successful firm— enter- tained, or no such rumors as we refer to above would have been current—and more particularly glad for the honor of the Democracy of the House. that whenever they may venture ito set up such demands, Messrs. Steedman and Banks will surely treat them as they deserve to be treated : “ Browns’ Hore, Dee. 15, 1857 Editor of the Star—Sir: You have seen fit, in your issue of yesterday, to give currency to some malicious slanders, touching the late election of Public Printer to the Honse of Representatives contained in a Washington letter to the New York Herald. Without any allusion to the motives, whether fiendly or otherwise. which could bave prompt- ed such an office on your part, we hove oniy to say that each and every allegation of the writer is flagitiously false If there is any man or men who have claims for services rendered in the late election of Printer, we would be pleased for them to make application to us, personally. or to make a public d»mand through the press. Either mode will be satisfactory for our purposes. We make this statement only for those who do not know us—it is not necessary for those who do. Onur copartnership was open avd honorable, and before it was entered into received the sanc- tion of our respective friends. We defy any per- son to name a single individual who bas made a de mand on either of us for services rendered in the late election of House Printer, or who has any claim on us in the matter. James B. Strepsan. A.D. Banks. Wao Heaps tae Movement ?—A late num- ber of the New York Tribune ‘ blows’’ over a movement of the « Democrats’ of Kansas in favor of the ground which Senator Douglas and that journal hold in common, with reference to the acceptance of the Lecompton Constitution by Congress. . ‘Thus, that journal contains a call for a Dem- otratic convention in Kansas to petition Con- gress to reject the Constitution. At the head of the list of the signers to this call we perceive the name of George W. Perkins. Now, if the balance of its signers are such Democrats as this Mr. Perkins—God help them, say we. He left his country—Halifax county, Virginia— literally for his country’s good, not long since There, he was noted as a blatherskiting Know Nothing stump slang-whanger, who was almost driven to emigrate by the force of public opin- ion, s0 odious on various accounts had he be come, personally. He next turns up in Kansas as a Democratic leader of the anti-Constitution movement. He is, indeed, an appropriate gen- tleman to dispute with Messrs. Stanton and Walker, the post of United States Senator from Kansas, the r/tima thule of the hopes of such of the leading agitators of the Territory as may not be “‘ striking’’ directly for the Presidency So they go' Tue Senate's STANDING CommittEES —The following list has been agreed upon by the cau- cuses of the respective parties of the Senate, as the various standing committees of the body, for the session. This agreement renders it cer- tain that the committees will be so constitu- ted Waswixeton, Dec. 4, P. M.—The caucus of all parties in the Senate have agreed to constitute the committees as follows : Foreign Relations —Messrx. Mason, Douglas, Slideli, Polk, Crittenden, Seward and Foot. Finance—Messrs. Hunter, Pearce, Gwin, Bright Bigus, Fessenden and Cameron. Commerce—Messtmy. Clay, Benjamin, Bigler, Toombs, Reid. Aliedind Hamlin. Military Affairs—Messrs Davis, Fitzpatrick, Joluson, iverson, Broderick, Wilson and King. Naval Affairs—Messts. Mallory, Thomson of N. J. Slidell, Allen, Hammond, Bell of Tenn., and Hale. Judiciary—Messts. Bayard, Toombs, Pugh, Beojsuin, Green, Cotlamér and Trumbull Post Offices and Post Roads—Messrs. Yulee, Bigler, Gwin, Pitch, Henderson, Collamer, and Dixon. Public Lands—Messrs. Stuart. Johnson, Pugh, R. W. Jobnson, Broderick, Foster and Harlan. Private Land Cilaims—Messrs. Benjamin, Biggs, Thompson of Ky., Kennedy and Durkee. Indian Affairs—Messte. Sebastian, Brown. Reid, Pitch, Bet! of Tenn., Houston and Doolit- tle Pensions—Messrs. Jones, Thomson of N. J., Clay, Bates, Thom, of Ky., Foster and King. Revolutionary Claims—Messis. Evans, Bates, Crittenden, Wilsen and Durkee Claims—Messrs Iverson, Mailory, Polk, Bell of NH... and Simmons. District of Columbia—Mesacs. Brown, Mason, Joblnson of Tenn, Henderson, Kennedy, Haintin und Chandler. Patents and the Patent Office—Messrs. Reid, Evaus, Yulee, simmons and Trumbull. On Public Buildings and Grounds—Messts. Bright, Hunter. Davis, Douglas, and Hale. - Tozrith rigs—Messrs Douglas, Jones, Sebastian, Fitzpatrick, Green, Sumnet and Wade. Peete Bills—Messrs. Wright, Bigler and arian Audit and Control of Contingent Expenses— Messrs. Evans, Wright and Dizon. may Enrolled Bills—Messrs. Jones, Brown and Dooiittie. Priating—Measrs. Johnson, Fitzpatrick and Fessenden. Library—Messrs. Pearce, Bayard and Ham- mond. Tux New CuasceiLon.—The relation of the Hon. J. Glancy Jones for the Chancellorship in the House—the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee—bears out the prognostica- tion of the Scar months ago, when first saying to the public that the stories alluding to him as a candidate for the position of Speaker were without foundation. Mr. Jones is now in bis appropriate sphere. Eminently a parliamer- tory tactician, he has not only the entire confi- denee of the Democracy of the House, but of the administration and the country. His se- lection for the position is hailed by his politi- cal friends, now in and out of Congress, as heing emineutly wise and fortunate for the future of the present Congress and country. That it is exceedingly gratifying to the President, is a ne- cessary consequence of his past and present relations with that 'functionary Tux Postion or the Fivtenstens.—The mail of yesterday that brought us news of the landing of, Walker and bis handful of filibus- tors at San Juan del Norte, also brought news of the sailing of vessels of war for that point from Aspinwall, to prevent the landing of re- eruits for bim, as well as of the harmonious understanding of the Costa Rican and Nica- Faguan governments against him... We con- elude from these two latter facts that he will be confined to San Juan pretty much in the situation in which Col. Kinney rested at the same point for so long a time. As for his making headway into the interfor with his Present force, against the difficulttes of the route and the present forces of Costa Rica an Nicaragua combined—and without reerui' from the United States—the idea is preposter- ous. Taz Committers.—The Star of yesterday, containing a list of the principal committees (standing) gam og of Représentatives, waa, immen: sought after by the floating pophlation of Washington—the thousands who are. among us, if nobof us, during the sessions of Congress. Of all men, they are the parties most deeply interested in the construction of the committees in question. There was gnash- ing of teeth among them of course; insomuch as a glance atthe list rendered it certain that those among them who had axes to grind in the construction of the committees, had been sadly disappointed. The truth is, Speaker Orr evidently sought to maxe Democratic party committees, which simply and surely reflected the sentiments of the Democratic party of the country and House, while the opposite party were accorded in their structure an able representation of their sentiments and views. Tue RevovaL.—There is strong feeling, ev- idently, on the part of those employed in the service of the House, against the determination of the body to meet in their new hall to-mor- row. It arises entirely from their belief that it will be utterly impossible to move the pa- pers and other things necessary to be trans- ferred to the new building, in the short time allowed by the House to that end; the articles to be transferred being necessary for the proper transaction of the business of the House, when- ever they may be in session. The House em- ployes certainly anticipate great trouble and confusion, as being likely to result from the Proposed sudden change of location. We shall see whose judgment is correct in the premises, that of the House, or theirs. Navat Covrts or Ixquiry.—Court No. 1 is yet occupied with the case of Lieut. Porter. Mr. Geo. Wilson was examined to-day in behalf of applicant, and Purser Slamm in government behalf. Before Court No. 2, the case of Commander Johnston was continued, and Col. Stewart was examined in behalf of Johuston. Court No. 3 was unoccupied this morning while in waiting for a precept in order to take up the case of Com’r Chauncey. This Court may, perhaps, take up the case of Capt. Ram- say next, and the case of Com’r Chauncey be assigned to Court No. 1. But three cases, besides those now under in- vestigation in the Naval Courts, remain to be acted upon. Tue House Commitrees.—We were unable yesterday to set up in time for our issue of the day, the entire fist of standing committees of the House, and therefore contented ourself with publishing as many of them as we could get into the Svar with risking going to press at so late an hour as would throw the delivery of the paper to more or less of our city sub- seribers into the night. As it was, we lost the 3 o’clock mail in our effort to publish those of them we did publish, much to our mortifica- tion and chagrin, indeed. The reader will, of course, find the balance in the Star of this af ternoon. Tur Seveetions.—Though individual mem- bers may be disappointed, as usual, in the po- sitions assigned to them on the standing com- mittees of the House, the general verdict in favor-of the sagacity and sound judgment dis- played by the Speaker in their arrangement is unmistakable. His task was a difficult one— requiring firmness in saying xo under extraor- dinary pressure to move his judgment, as well as a thorough knowledge and sound apprecia- tion of his materials. Tug Evuocigs.—The eulegies pronounced yesterday in both Halls of Congress, on the oc- casion of the announcement ot the death of the late lamented Senator Butler, of South Caro- lina, are the theme of unstinted praise around us. Asa whole, they are equal to anything of the sort so far marking our Congressional his- tory, and therefore richly deserve the commen- dations bestowed upon them. Proworen.—Wm. A. Street has been promo- toa third class ($1,600 per annum) clerkship in the Pension Office, to take effeot December 1, 1857. J. H. Peabody has been promoted to a sec- ond class ($1,400 per annum) clerkship in the same office, taking effect on the same date. Coxrinuep.—T hos. J. Semmes, formerly of this city, has been confirmed by the Senate as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, vice F. H. Clack, removed. Tus Weartaer —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 about7 o'clock a. m.: Decemssr 15, 1857. Buffalo, N. Y.... ++-mild, cloudy. New York, N.Y clear, cool. Philadelphia, P: -clear, pleasant. Baltimore, Md. -clear, pleasant. Washington, D.C -clear, pleasant. Richmond, Va... lear, cool. Petersburg, V: lear, cool. Portsmouth, Vi -foggy, cold Raleigh, N.C clear, cool aletington, N. Columbia, S.C clear, cool. clear, pleasant, lear, pleasant. Thermometer, on the Smithsonian tower, min imum last night, 34°. ~~ ee CONGRESSIONAL. Thirty-fifth Congress—First Session. Hovse,—The following list embraces the bal- ance of the House committees announced yester- day in reading the Journal of the day before. We ‘were unable to get them in tvpe for yesterday's isaue of the Star: On Rr volationary Claims—Sam'l 8. Cox, O., Geo. Taylor, N. Y., 1. D. Clawson, N.J., A. H Cragin, N. H., Jas. Jackson, Ga., O. Lovejoy, Ills. JL. M. bod AJa.,H. L. Dawes, Mass , and J. M. Kunké, Ma. On Public Expenditures—3. M, Elliott, Ky , HA. Edmundson, Va., J. R. Wortendyke, N J.J M. Barker, N. ¥?, Sos. KR. Cockerill, 'O., Wm. Kellogg, ill , James M. Gregg, Ind, and Ezekiel P. Watten, Vt. On Private Land Claims—J. M. Sandidge,La ; J.C. McKibbin, Cal., A. Harlan, Ohio: Geo # Hawkins, Fla, ©.'C. Washburme, W Blair, jr., Mo, B. BH. Fenton, N.'Y., C man, Me.; Wm. T, Avery. Tenn. On Manufartures—W im. D eee Ct, A.G Watkins, Teno., P. Bliss, O., 8. Clemens, Va , N. B. Durfee, R. 1., J. A. Ahl, Pa.,J.B. Ricaud, Md., H. M. Shaw, N. C., 8. ©. Foster, Me, Committee on Agriculture—Wm.G. Wbiteleys 3 RF. P. J. Gil- Del., L. W. Hall, O., Wm. H. Kelsey, N/Y. M. Bryan, Texas, J 8. Morrill, Vt. J. Huyler, N.J.,R. Mott, GJ. B. Foley, Ind, and J. Gilliss, Pa ‘On Revolutionary Pensioas—jJno Hickman, Pa. J. A. Searing, N Y¥.,R B. Mall, Mass., J- Vv. Wright, Teno.,J. M. Parker, N.Y.,H. M Shaw, N.G.,N. Abbott, Me ,8. Clemens, Va, and J. F. Potter, Wis On Invalid Pensions—J. HU. Jewett, Ky..T. B. Florence, Pa , G. R. Robbins, N. J., J. H, Sav- age, Tenn ,C.C. Chaffee, Mass.,J Burns, Obi T. L. Anderson, Mo.,O. A. Moore,N Y., am C. Case, Ind. On Roads and Canals—G.W. Jones, Tenn., A. G. Talbott, Ky., W. 3. Damrell, Mass.. M. J. Crawford, Ga., 8. G. Andrews, N. Y., Edward A. Warren, Ark , 1. N. Morris, Ill., J. Thomp- son, N. Y., and Paul Leidy, Pa. On Expenditures in the Navy Department—J. B. Haskin, N. Y., J. Miller, O., EB. Pottle, N. Y , P. Powell, Va., R. Davis, Miss. On Bzpenditures in the Post Office Depart- ment—A.G Talbott, Ky.,J H.Reavan, Texas, G. W. Palmer, N. Y., J.Burns, Ohio, James B. Foes, Indiana ‘ os 3 pO Expenditures on the Public Bujldings—a. White, ta. G Taylor, N.Y, CB Washo Win., J. Mitler, O., A.B Oiln, N.Y. On Expenditures in the State Department. Owen Jones, Pa., Jabez L. M. Curry, Ala., John . Bingham, O., William T. Avery, Tewm., and Siatie# 8: Heard, N.Y" pe hans On Expenditurein Trewin Dobprche to ite, Pa. William Lawrence, Ohio, Allison David Kilgore, Ind.. Jacob M. Kunkel, Md . and Lucius J. Gartrell, Ga On Expenditure inthe WanDepartment —W il- son Reilly, Pa., Clark B. Cochrane, N. Y., Jos. R. Cockerill, Ohio, William Stewart, Pa., and the Mi ‘atkins, T ren, Ark., A. Sbaw, Ill, Jenkdis, Va., and Eli Thayer, Mass } John V. Wrig' .Hateb, N. . 6. , Roberts. F pti ie, Md., C. amp’ Ohi at On Revisal and | in finished Business—W_ L. Dewart, Pa . J. Miller, Ohio, De Witt C. Leech, Mich. yan, Texas,and | W. Sherman, On Mi'eage—R. Smith, I1l., A.S. Murray, N Y_, W_E. Niblack, Ind., J. M. arris, Ma., H. Waldron, Mich On Engraving—G. B. Adrian, N. J., 1. T. Hatch, N. ¥.. W. L. Underwood. Ky. Joint Committee on Enrolled Bilis—T. G. Da- vidson, La., and J. Pike, N. BH. Yesterday after our report went to press, in the House, Mr. Stephens concluded his eulogy on the life and public services of the late Senator Butler of South Carolina, and was followed by Messrs. Harris of Illinois and Goode of Virginia in sim- uh eiredins ual resoluti ‘he ust resolutions appro} such otarites were then adopted, and t adjourned over, for the day. iate to House Proceedings of To-day. Ix THE Senate, to-day, after the transaction of some morning business, Mr. Hale announced the death of his late colleague, the Honorab’e Senator Bell of New Hampshire, in an appropri- ate eulogy; and, on concluding his rematks, he offered the usual resolutions for anch occasions. essrs. Fessenden and Seward then addressed the Senate in similar orations: after which the resolutions were »dopted, and the Senate ad- journed over for the day. Ix THE Hovsg, the Speaker laid before thema communication from the President embracing documents relative to our relations with China Also, the anual report of the Superintendent of Public Printing ; ordered to be printed. Also, the laws of the Territory of Oregon; re- ferred to Territories Committee. Also, a report from the Court of Claims embra- cing private bills, advevse reports, &c., for the action of the House; referred Also, various departmental reports or state- ments. Also, the papers in the Ohio and Nebraska‘ contested election cases; referred to the Elections Comunittee. The unfinished business, being the question of the refeience of his bill to dougte lands to the several States for agricultural, mechanical and enone urposes, to the Committee on Agri- eulture— Mr. Mortffl went on to address the House in fa- vor of ils reference to that committee, After a few words in reply from Mr. Letcher, that gentleman’s amendment to Mr. Morrill's motion—to refer it to the Public Lands Commit- tee—was agreed to. A message was here received, communicating the action of the Senate on the oceasion of the an- nouncement of the death of the late Senator Bell of New, Hampshire. Whereupon Mr. Tappan addressed the House in an eul on the deceased, and offered appropriate resolu- tions for sueh oreasions. Mr Colfax then addressed the House in an en- logy on the life and public services of the de- ceased. UJ The Panama Star has a dispatch from Captain Walcott, of the West India mail steamer Dee, dated Aspinwall, December 2, which says that Walker’s steamer, the Fashion, ‘‘ came into Greytown at full speed, with only ten men on deck, ran alongside a hulk, and, before the boats of the United States sloop Saratoga could boatd her, Walker and his party, amounting to 150 men, had landed at Mr. Scott's. Capt. Chatard, of the Saratoga, ordered them away from Mr. Scott's premises, and has taken Greytown and the prop- erty aeons to the Transit Company under his protection. je has also informed Walker that he Will not allow any depredations to be commit- ted in either place. ** On the Fashion"s papers being overhauled, it was found that she regularly cleared from the custom-house at Mobile. She is now here, (As- pinwall.) We have come here with dispatch for the senior otlicer of the British fleet on this station, and also for Commodore Paulding, of the United States frigate Wabash.’ “ Walker and one handred filibusters have landed at Greytown. The American corvette did not prevent their landing... Fifty men went up the river in boats brought'out by the steamer Fashion.” Furtura Particunars. The Fashion appeared off Greytown on the 2ith of November—made no attempt to enter. but kept on her way down the coast. On arriv- ing at the mouth of the Colorado. about twenty miles from Greytown, she came to, and landed forty-tive of the filibusters. The next day she appeared again off Greytown, and, tnder a full head of steam ran into the barbor, close by— under the wy guns—of the U.S. sloop-of-war Saratoga, and laid alongside of an old hulk near the warehouse ; and before the zuns of the Sara- toga were or conld be manned and brought to bear, the filibusters, with Walker at their head, scrambled over the side of the hulk, and from thence to dry land. One hundred and forty-one, all told, landed on the hulk, on the point sppcsite Greytown, making one hundred atfd eighty-six in all. ‘They are all armed with Minnie rifies. The party of 45 landed at the mouth of the Col- oredo, is commanded by Capt. Frank Anderson, ens of the original * fifty-six’? who went from California with Walker, in his first invasion of Nicaragua, Upon landing, the party immediately proceeded up the Colosals to its junction with the San Juan twenty miles from Greytown, agd took possession of Leap’s Island, a small island in the river, owned and occupied by a man of the same name, a British subject. Atthis point the party divided Twenty of the men were sent five miles further up the river, and stationed themselves at a point called Fort Auderson, on the plantation of Senor Pataca, a Spanish subject, on the Costa Rican side. Walker would make no attempt to advance without additions to his party. A steamer from Savannah and a brig from Galveston were daily expected with other fillibusters. alker landed 60 barreis pork, 90 barrels beef. 90 barrels flour, | cask suyvar, | coxk rice, 8 sacks coltve aud 2 boxes ammunition, enough to last only a few weeks ‘The frigate Wabash, Commodore Paulding’s flagship, left this port at 2 o’clock yesterday for Galveston If the reinforcements expected do not arrive before the Wabash reaches Greytown ee will be sr pebay asiy per will never land. ‘alker’s officers are Col. Bruno, Col. Swingle, Capt. Fayssoux and Col Hough. Dr. Kellum is at the head of the medical staff. Public opinion and feeling, native and foreign, at Greytown as well as here, is strong against Walker. The generai impression is that he will be starved ont in six weeks Immediately on landing Lis men, Walker took possession of the warehouse of the Transit Com- pany, and began to appropriate lumber. They were oidered off by ag ae Chatterd, of the Sara- tova, and they ik possession of som native buts Lieut. Cilley attempted to land on the point with two men, ona gunning excursion. He was oidered off by Walker. Cilley replied that he was an American citizen and had ax good a right thereas Walker. Walker answered <I bave 150 Y hereto your2. If you do not leave immedi- ly I will arrest you.” Cilley left have news from Fort San I Rapids to the 28th of November. still blockaded by Gen. Cantry, in the steamer ‘arlos and Castillo The fort was San Carlos, with fifty men It was held by two hundred and fifty Nicaraguans, one half of whom were sick About four handred Costa Ricans hold the Rapids, abont one half fit for duty. Provisions were very scarce. PERSONAL. -.-- Maj. H Leonard, U.S. A.,and family, are at Willards’. +». Hon J. Landy, Pa., and Hon. P. Powell, Va., are at the U. 8. Hotel. +++» Mr. Ten Broeck, owner of the American horse Prioress, is stopping at the Girard House, Philadelphia. -+++ Bobbing about town, with a face as un- ruffied as if Brigham Young and Uncle Sam were on the happiest of terms, is white-headed John M. Bernhisel, delegate from Utah. -... A private despatch received here states that Messrs. Shields and Steele have been elected U.S. Senators from Minnesota Great CuaLence Race Geergia sportsmen some time s challenge to the world—intended for Great Britain of course—to run a match race of four miles and repeat for $100,000 a side over the Ten Broeck course at Savannah. The London Times insists that a company sbail be formed in — land to aecept the challenge and test the super! ority of the horses of the two countries. The Times calls upon Lord Zetland to become the champion of the British turf, and send out his noble haise Skirmisher 'o do battle against tle American celvbrities {TJ The house of one Brooking, at Gardiner, Me , was burned on Naturday night, and in the cellar, after the fire, were found $3,000 in gold meninges alow osey Tons in the habit is money ia stone and walls on the farm where he lives, and heaps d 4 Jon, Backing fall of ever coin was found jin stone by the time of silver and is brother, a short time ago. At ¢ fire he had $600 old tos! him, EF seathing in Gulitera, Cl, buve heen nrreq: siden to New Heven'jall'on the charge u! . ELIGIOUS NOTICE.—Elder D S. Bur- ee New York, will preach THis EVt- G, at 733 o’elook, in Dr. Teasdaie’s Church. on ee ‘Citiz stgangers are — Invi 5 > ‘ cn ie CIATION — as steckho'ders “the “Char on Thursuay jock, hu ted be wal in their be oO: HOMAS JEWBLL, Secretary. Georgetown, Deo. 15. )857. 415-3" 1. GREVS— el a meeti \TION, NAC You are heveby notified to atter of the Company, in the Counc Chamber, Y VENING, the 15th inst., to make ph ne reer | for parde on thot of January. order of Lem. Tow a anes ater sme CP GRIMES, See. PEN th Dg tag UBLIC on Ss WILL BEO ea the 35th ii the EVENI brane take b 4 N,(at Mr. : iding, H street, between 13th and 4th streets. Admittance Twenty-five Cents; Season Tickets. One Doliar; to be had the principal Booksiores and Hotels, and at the door of the Gallery. Vrevious to the opening of the Extibition an Tn- troduotory Address be! the Association wall be i by the Hon. J. R. T sox, of Pennsylvania, to commence at 7 mission free. lem SMITHSONIAN LECTURES. —Prof. Tes of Met N JOHN LECONTE, of South Carotina, nee & course of, eae on the “Phya- ies © rorology’”? on 1S (Monday) EVE- NING, at 73; o’cluck. The course will be continued on Monday and Wednesday evenings. SUBJECTS. 1, The sources from wan the earth derives its temperature. 2 Distribution of solar heat on the sarfice of the rt earth. 3. isxtent and general constitution of the atmos- here, Fe aT 4 Physical and chemical constitution of the at orphere. 5. Paysical casess of winds and oceanic currents, an: their effects on climate. 6. Causes of rain; its distribution and influence on climate d 14-30. NOTICE.—AIl persons having business, or Wishing to commonicate with me, are fully requested to call at my office. second) story of Parkes’ ald: tel te wns" Hore, Ot pea MTHES Bk “OMAN, epresenta' ives 4 12-3t frersstiyeeat United States. T WESLEY CHAPEL. FESTIVAL. HE Ladies of Wesley Chapel will hold a Fes- tivelin Odd Feliows’ Hall, 7th street. during the week commencing MONDAY EVENING, 7th Oe esies bn de such to ne es ving made su preparations as render this Festiva’ one of the most pleasant enter- tainmente that nas been in this eity, and as the cecds are to be applied towa: debt on their edifice. von | confidently their friends for ® must liberal encour cement. Tickets for the season, 0 cents; single admit- tance 12% cents. d3-12t ASSESSORS’ NOTICE.—The voters of ‘ the several wards wil please take notice that the Assessors will attend at the places designnted below from 10 o'clock a.m. to 3 ap wage = m ev diy. except Sunday and Christmas day, from the 15t! ta the 3'st of this month, jnelusive, for the purpose of revising and gorectiig the poll lists: Figst \Ward—Samuel rn’s. corner of Penn- syivania avenue and Nineteenth street. bes! ond Ward—John T. Stewart's, corner of 12th a H streets. Third Ward—J. M. Downing’s, L street, between 7th and 8th _stre Ward-ity Hall. Fourth Fath Ward— Dyer’s, New Jersey avenue, Dane E +treets sou’h. Sixth Ward—tdward Wayson’s, E street, be- tween 8th and Sth streets. Seventh Ward—John H. Bird. corner of 7th street "7 Mary laadavenue,aboveO. Bosweli’s drug store. COLLECTOR’S OFFICE, ren City ie November 5, 1857. Notice is herebr given to all persons who have not paid their Taxes for the present year, and to ail who fre in arrears for previous years, that at the expira- tion of sixty days from this date, or ag soon thereaf- ter as the advertisement can be prepared. all prope! ty on which the taxes may*remain unpaid it bead vVertised and rold for the taxes, as the law enjoins. ‘Those who do not wish to be put to the heavy ex- ponies — int on the advertisement and sale are réquested to pay in season. JAS. F. HALIDAY, n6-eotJan5 Collector. ICE CREAM, of the purest Cream, at $1.50 per galion: Water Ices, es of every va- i ellies, Charlotte de Russe, Blanc ies of various kinds; and ee Di F mfedtionery line, at the PHILADELPHIA EAM STORE, corner 12th and F streets. large and active; a nd's Carrin ec. 15-3t* MOKING BRAN DIES and WINES, der, pure and fresh gronnd ices, nts. Citron, and mali Homing. . W,. DAVIS, cor. 9th and E sts. ———— SE OOOO RESH ROLL BUTTER .—Just received, 300 Ibs. Fresh ROLL BUTTER, fi 7 » from Rocking- ham c unty, Va., and wil! receive weekly from the saine dairy. GEO. THOS) STEWART, City Market. _415-6t* corner 12th and H HEAP PIANOS FOR SALE 4 Two Pianvs for $1/0 each; two de stcok of Boston a a5 tf sts. Pi +4 _JOHN F, ELLIS. Mé&i GHLIN’S STORE, between hth i¥B and Nioth streets, is the place for Christmas Goods. Buy your presents in advance of the Holy- dase from Mcl. AUGHLIN dt5-tf Pa. avenue, between 9th and ith YHRISTMAS TRE ES.—Persons pre ing “Trees for the Holidays should call Dae Z S, corner of 4th street and Penn. avenue. Hi nv rareard beautiful articies for decoration. Also, fine Fruits put up in fancy boxes, Cornuce pias, French Confectionery, rare articles of luxury, and mauy other articles suitable for presents. It* $f DR. VERDI. x OMCEPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, 45° 4th street 2d door from W illards’ Hotel. Office hours from 84g to 14¢ a. m., 2 to 3, and 7to® m References —Drs, J. F. Gray, J_C. Peters,and E. Bayaid, New York; Dr. A-H. Okie, Providence, RI. 4 15-e06t* —$—<$ $$ $$$ ee” HINESE SUGAR CANE SYRUP.—Anart - / ele much improved iu the manuiacture from thst first le, is just received from Reeves’ Mill, a for sale by J.B, WILSON, Groen. No. 327 Pennsylvama avenue. ‘The public are requested not to take the various rups inthe yey: ee this now of- ret even that firs! ie, Wi we are now ailing at half price. ’ TB. WItSON, And. also, a full assortment of choice Groceries for anie by dis2w JESSE B. WILSON, MELLINERY, DR SS-MAKING AND fi TRIMMING ESTABLISHMENT. Ladies visiting Washington are respectfully in- formed that we are prepared to make up SAS, Cloaks, Basques, &o.. at short notice, in the latest and satisfaction guaranteed in a'l cases, stock of Dress and Cloak trie € of nd | handsomest styles, with CLOAKS, 8, UNDERDRESSES. BONNETS, and MULLINERY, of every descrip and. tion, always on hi M. WILLIAN, d15 2m opposite Centre Market, A ataethnrantenen send SAMUEL P HOOVEK’S BOOT, SHOE, AND is TRUNK ESTABLISHMENT. Come and see the assortment of Boots. Shoer. and Trunks 8. P. Hoover has on hand and selling off at very reduced prices. | adies’ Gaiters at #1. Misses’ old stvie Shoes 25 to cents Gentiemen’s Patent J.eather and Calf Boots and Congress t-aiters at $2.50, rezular prices 85. Boots and Shoes for boys and youths at the reduced price of 7> cts. to $1.50. a Ladies’ Congress \\ al er-proof Gaiters for 81.75. Morocco Double soled Boots at $1, heeled 75 cts. Trunks, Valises, and Carpet Bags at cost. Cali and see Sor yousssivon. Ladies’ snow men’s water-proof Glistenous and French-worked Slippers White satin and kid Congress-heeled Gaiters and Slippers. Servants’ shoss and Boots of all descriptions, At the cee ee Boot and Shoe Store, between 9th and 1th streéts, 5 lw ___8. P. HOOVER. EDUGATIONAL CONVENTION WILL BE HELD AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON CITY,1.C., On THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, Dec, 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1857, On Thursday evening, at 634 o'clock, the Conven- tion wul organize for transacting business, by the Appointment of a Chairman and a ag 7 0’cluck a Lecture by Prof. A. Dimitry, of Washington City. i Friday, at 9a. m., a Discussion. At 10a. m., Report of the Committee on the Edu- cational Statistics of the District of Columbia,with Discussion. Atiia m.,a Lecture by Ricn’y M. Surrn, of Alexandria, Virgina. Subject—“Publie educa- tion politically and socially cons: ss Ar I2%& p.m .8 Discussion of the Report oo Sta- Wi ECTie pts Lecture by ton, H. Bameana, of mM. secture he 5 aR . —" Reformatory Education Camecticut. Subject: - cone xt 9a. m., @ Diss ion. Satay § eating an Address by Gro. B, EMEgson, of Boston, swors BACHE, Henry, and other distinguish- ee! pha Conciente hoa — during th itting of the Convention wr in bm nk participate in i School Committees 1 frients of edneation are wvited to attend eat 0 teen oti x it will rovided oe agin rma? Bea cet Po ‘By order of the Columbian ‘Teachers’ 0. C. WIGH + Pree. CHAS. B. YOUNG, Sea 15-3t VINGSTONES TRAVE Researches Lins ti Affi, 1 vols von th ‘and En- “an FRANCK TAYLOR. ———_$ a is b, hereby notifies all Seite Se be Se LS ND, it collection of TOYS and FANCY ‘ARTI LES ever exhibited in this erty. 14-3t Dice iearig tusraiy, & Wein hyp Oe ANOK TAYLOR, a: F L_._ |; es ae Mb.c.c. CONNOLLY wituive bis next Socia! -C.C. ND 1.¥ will give bis next Socia Hop ot ERIDAY, RVENING, ee, 18th. mt asonto Hall. eo and & street s, having * he Dancing Acade- TetLO,—-On eocasion he will intro- terough his the Reeiments! Q' The and wy of ch are adapted to a er eo avited to partic: ‘Terpaichorinn feast. 46 RRAB FOR OUR SIDE. The Washingt undrille Assoc ation take plensure in announcing im the « Phat thew frends. thet tueie Firat Grand Seleot Cotulon Party wil be d 3 Deo. 5 5 hie will positively be the best Cotillion Party of the menron. 7 rticalars in ful vertisements. It OOM. OF ARRANGEMENTS. | GRAND CONCERT INSTRUMENTAL MUsle, at oO at the LA FESTIVAL at Odd Fellows’ Hall THIS ite of = "clock, under the direction Adlmuttance—i2%f sents. a € it Sole, from Lucretis Borgia. 4. Sleigh Beil Polka, Jullien. 5. Flate Solo. Verdi. rd eae gg a fier 7 Esputa, dedicated to the La- telee Pair. 7 THe WASHINGTON THEATRE. ....W. Srvarr. ‘heatre, New York.) 2 to nnnonnee that the borlding 18 now underguing sitera- Mr. STUART know as Carusi’s ation to transtorm it inte ASmatt anv Evacant Treat. ntracts have been m itm and the theatre wilt be constracted y, Mr. design furnished by Mr. Bourcicau!t. The hret pei- formance will tnke piace on Curistmas Day. The seatun will consist of sixteen weeks, compn Sing performances of the highest ¢ ase. kindly res vol ad their subscriptions to Messrs. Riges & Co , toukers. ne of is gromensre — nd private borer. ween att heatre on ay next. xe. WM. STUART. 4 15-5t Union & Intel.) GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL Washington Yagers. WASHINGTON YAGERS beg leave ts The WASHING SON VAG pa eege dg re — ney rt ive iis eo tactaliy Rooms,on MONDAY EVENING cember 23th. 1857. ~ Mowe mey oA ope Satna et make th: t 8 Of Benson. The Bar and Supper will be furnished by C. S Weber's Celebrated Band has becn engaged for the Tickets ONE DOLLAR, cdmitting a Gentleman end Ladies. ements. os. Fo toenen ASE Sehax, i, Corp, F. Stinzing. _415-T,Th,S, * ,ThS,M. XH TION “ed ste OF A STATUE | Mad: by ome of the sreates: Artists of Paris. 5 Pia pd iret ia. bed peng a Statu w sutyect is “Cupid going to su vw he sulyect has been Bt y my Chevatier ‘ci, one of the first Artists of the same who has expored at the umversal Exiity- tion at is in 1865, the magnificent groupe of the King Matabus, which was renowned as one of the moat beautiful productions on qpeaics, cee gave cold. tothe celebrated artist the medal of ‘upid mentioned above was ordered in 1847 br Loum re oe Kin of the Feonm. aly repared by the Sculptor Rage: for his private ra lery. er the fall of the King, in 1848, Raggi fosing his commission, and being restrained by deli cacy, and having the hope one day of b stowing taux chef d’auvre upon mm who rd at, and wishing that no one shou) brok the model to prevent its being copied. after the h of Louis Philippe that the great art - ast ted to send it to America. mateurs are requested to come to see this Statne. which has the double ment of bemg the originaland the rh+f d’ourre of a creat master, as well as being formed of lialian Marble of firs: ality. «To be’ seen every dav. except the abbath.on Ps avenue, north side, No. 562, between ist and id streets, ion, 25 cents au Admi ROF. FOWLER, OF NEW YORK. oon tinnes his Lectures on Human Sei ence and Life as expounded by Phre nolocy, at Temperance Hail, on Even- ings and Sutjects as follows :—Satur- day, Dec. 12, Heads of distinguixhed = nature free;) Monday, l4th, The tal facul ties ‘and their’ culture: Wednesday i6th, Female character, or the true woman. 8,25 cents; eicnt tickets, $1. M Ti zh and reliable, because scientific, delinen- tions of character. with nm advice children, marringe, &c., daily. and Lnmeg § evemng private apartments at the Avenue Houxe. at NNUAL BALL , OF THE “Merrie Bachelors.” other one THURSDAY EVE Fellows’ Bi Odd numerous friends, th especially, are ited. Ree ei Celebrated has been eugaged for the nr furnished by J. C. Reynolds of the Eldo- Sup, rade House. Tickets ONE DOLLAR. Committee of Arraneements. Lem’l. Gaddis. Wm. Clements, Chas. Miller, Jr.. Wm. Gaddis, - Triny, lax. W. Robertson, Jno. Rainbow, j,. A. Tuell, Ine. finccell, Geo. Padgett, Fd inks, Thos. J. Miller. Wm. Hod aa-tte Fovrta GRAND ANNUAL BALL or THE Journeymen Stone Cutters, On TUESDAY, Dee. 15th, 1857. The Journeymen Stone Cutters take plesenre im | announcing to their friends and the public that their Fourth Grand Anoual Ball will take pocemshe ssemb'y Rooms,on TUESDAY,, Supper furnished by J.C. Reynolds of the Bide rdo House. T.ckets $1; to be had from any member of the committee. Committee of Arrangéments. ip. ar Dt Doscberty, Fg si eory olg, * cMena: . ‘ae. Brady, Tho. Rock,.’ Jno. Mckiroy. W. Below. S. T. Larcombe—Floor Manneer. -ThS.M&T* J.W. MURPHY, Seo” WANTS. ANTED—By & respectable Women, asitun tion as Cook ina re vate family. Good ref> encesgiven Address Rox V: tar Office. . Ww ANTED.—By a respectab’e woman 4 situa’ 8s shambermaid. s:smstress or nurse. A dress Box No. !3at this office. Lie AN TED —+ te 8.00. for three or five vears” for which security will be civ n in Real Es tate situated on Penn avenue, betw en 2th and ith sts. Inquire at this offices. dis tt ANTED.—A Daily Governess to teach three Chudren between the aces A_middle-aged member of the preferred. Apply, between 12 »: lo day. ats’5 B street, Capitol iil. WANTED —a YOUTH to learn the Apothe cary | ees Apply xt this ofhoe. d l¢-3t* VIRGINIA MONEY WANTED —Wanted 10 DOrrw Irgines money, t ears, for whioh liberal terms are offered, amd security upon unincumbered real estate worth $°,9). Address Hox #7, Post Ofhee. aig me JANTED TO RENT for the session,» Howse comfortably farnished, with every nec’ ssary. and at least five chambers, located between 15th and 432 streets: not further th than H. Address A. ts , Senate Post Office, giving partioulars, deror.:- tion, and the lowest pvc per month ia St ANTED.—A DRESS.MAKER Rone tat sonar understands fitting m all ite b anches. the- Also, an Apprentice. App'y at the New York Store, ees avenue, between 7th and 8th streets. V ANTED—A GIRL to Wash. ard ao gepera! Housework. Apply at G. . VER- NOMS Res:aurant, No. 159 Pa. avenue, betw: Ith and 1ath «tx. da tast* ANTED.—A first rate COOK, whe is also a good Washer and lroner. An exce'ient situs- ton oan be secured by one who can come well ree- ommended, Apply at No. 389 C street, between 3d And 436 streets. dti-at® wy TUATION WANTED.—A BOUOK-KEE + who is thoroughly acqusinted with the bu . wiehes a situation in some Mercantile or Bankine House in this ov References as to eter and cations will be furnished to some of the best in Baltimore. Address A, B, C, Box No, 'y Post Office, Washington, D.C, WAXTED-M ECHANICS out of work to SELL and PUTON raraik Patent ad ast- able Vouble acting DOOR-SPRING, just intro dosed. and just nly ny ty =, _— in- ustry, easily make from $3 to a. ‘Avy to cw. BOTELER, fe Hoase Far- mushing Store, Iron Hail. d 1 ett TOTICK —The subsoriber ba t NOPPIGE or OENERAL INTRCLIGEN SE at No, 39 C street, between 6t! 7th. and next and 7th. ‘Todd's tiat Store, and opposite of Washing t uests the citize neha togive hue encoaragement Phe au priber’s fee SeOu| é uded. desire employment, and such as mo: le are inneed of proper Servants, shuuld give mescall JEROME GILLISS. ANTED TO Ik E.—$3,, for term Ww ears, seoured on improved cil ove of neve by adeed ‘crast. situated ar the city. [i tisk pad anuua: one. seas A will J. B. S., Box 55, es bad, Interest salty it pre ferred." bas, tate Birt 3