Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1857, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Tus Riven.—At the long bridge the country people keep up the march of travel, bringing to the city the products of their corn and wheat fields and pig styes. The real old fashioned mule teams begin to arrive trom far-off counties with pork and -cheese. A curious sight it is. to see Uncle Toby astride of a high mountain of dead hogs, which are piled into a wa; which resembles more an fashioned tisht: stoop than anything else, to which is attached from six to ten raw-boned disconsolate mules, driving carefully over the bridge, his black face expi alternate grins of delight at the prospect of visit to the city, and deep jon that some accident will befal the draw of the and precipitate his poreine car into the m: iy tide below. Any one who hes Toby's face for a momeat can read as plain as priet A his little personal earni months are stowed awa’ wagon, and that the little cash which he expects to receive from his peck and a half of beans, his shoat, and dried peaches, will be invested ‘in a dollar a balf acrordeon for himself, and a blazing cotton handkerchief for Aunt Dolly, bis country wife ‘The river looks dark, muddy, and very wet. and a thick grave-yard fog spreads over its sur- face. About the wharves oysters abound. Some 2,000 are stowed away inthe pungas which and Riley's wharf, and the ers are plenty ‘There are no late arrivals of coal at the wharves. The Collyer brought up, on her 9 o'clock trip this morning, 100 bbls. of apples, which came over the Orange and Alexandria Railroad yester- day The Wasbington and Alexandria Railroad did not resume travel on Monday as was confidently expected, some little clearing on the track. which it was necessary to have done, being the cause. The cars will be ranning, however, ina day or two. hat all for the last twelve @ one corner of that At Alexandvia, business was dull, and no ar- rivals of vessels worth notin; The Great Southern Mail was transferred tothe tiver route on the Ist instant, and works most successfully, not a failure to make the regular connections has been experienced thus far, not- withstanding the heavy fogs which have pre- vailed during the past two weeks. The rajlroud track between Richmond and Predericksbury has been relaid, with beavy rail, to within a few miles of the latter city, and coat- ing the company some $150,000, and the rest of the route is to be relaid at a cost of some $150,000 more. ‘a : Some S900 tons of iron have arrived at Aquia Creek within a few days, for the railroad im- provements. The steamer Powhatan bas been put in com- plete repair, and will be brought to the Compa- ny’s wharf to-morrow; she will not, however, be put in service until the river becomes frozen. Crxevit Covrt.—In the case of A. E. L Keese. to show cause why he should not be dis- missed from bis office, was pending when our re- port closed yesterday, the Court decided that Keese should be suspended for the space of six meooths, for demanding a reward for the appre- hension of parties while knowing their wherea- bouts. The Court averred that when a reward was offered for the apprehension of fugitives from Justice, an otticer might with propriety receive such proposed reward as an incentive to dili- gence on bis part. The case in question was where the defendant bad found the fugitives from justice, and placed them in a position where he could lay his hands on them at any time; after which he went to the party interested in the ar- Test of the fugitives and said *‘what will you give for the arrest of said parties?” The reply fixes the amount; and, on the instant, the officer made reply that he had the prisoners. ‘The prin- cipal then refused to pay the reward. and a ma- gistrate’s decision compelled him subsequently to pay it to the officer. An appeal was taken, and the Court reversed the magistrate’s decision, and im d all the costs of Court upon the offi- cer he Court deemed it necessary to make an example of the officer in question, although, as before stated, a reward had been offered; but, at the same time, in consideration of his previous good character and energy in ferreting out crimi- nals, in many instances, they made the punish- ment as light as possible Tue Stacxtox Tracepy.—The body of Wil- liam Mullins, the unfortunate man who was shct at Staunton, Va., on the 11th inst., was on Mon- day evening, brought to the residence of his mother on Seventh street. ‘The agonizing cries of the bereaved mother and widow were affecting in the extreme. Mullins, it will be remembered, was found dead. on Saturday a my last, near the house of Dr. Daniel Downey, the Catholic priest in cha of the church at Staunton. An inquest was’held and the jury returned a verdict that the deceased was killed by a pistol or gunshot fired by Daniel Downey, who was forthwith committed to jail, together with four witnesses who were in the house at the time the affair took place. Downey confesses that he shot Mullins, but says the deed was committed in self defence. He Las a bruise on Lis forehead, showing that he received a blow. When De. Downey was found, after the shoot - ing, be was lying in his house stupified from the effects of !audanuin and spirits he bad taken, and his mind is now in such an excited state that it is considered unsafe to allow any one to converse with Lim We learn that it was stated in Staunton on Sat- urday night that the deceased had seduced a girl, and that in au interview with him Dr Downey endeavored to induce bim to marry her This led to an altercation, which terminated in the death of Mullins Crimrxat Cocet —After our report closed yesterday the case of the Uaited States vs. George Crouse, for asaault and battery on John W_ Hil- jery, with intent to kill, which was then pend- jug, was closed, and the Jury returaed a verdict of guilty as indicted Lemuel Harris was then called up on ac! e of aseanit on Alfred Carter. This case was sul mitted to the Court, and bis Honor, upon bear- ing the testimony of the prosecuting witness, and in view of the fact thai the defendant had already been in jail three months, sentenced him to be furjher imprisoned im the county jail fora space of three weeks and pay a tine of $1. George English, alias Marian Cond, was then brought up for au uit and battery on Andrew Langwell. This case was also submitted tothe Court, and English was sentenced to be impri- soned in the county jail one month, and peya fine of #5 Crouse was not sentence bis sentenre until the pend motion for a new trial in the caxe of Jacob W. Powers shall have been decided. That motion is to be argued before bis Honor ina day or two. The Court here adjourned ‘To-day the Conrt met at 1 o'clock, and the case of Willam Wilson was taken up, in which the defendant was charged with assault and battery ou Michsel Bowlin, with ‘intent to Kill, on the first day of last June. The assault rew out of the election riots in the Seveath Wore at the last June election. Carrington and Rooker for the defence. The case was concluded and given to the Jury as our report closed ; the Court reserving Ma. Puitagice’s Gist Saves, at 176 Pennsyl- Vania avenue, are in the full tide of successful operation. The public properly appreciate the graceful liberality of a trader who, after selling to his customer a sterling book of poetry, philoso- phy. traveis, romance, biography or science, to adorn and instruct his mind, accompanies the sale by a splendid gratuity toornament his or ber person, in the shape of a watch, bracelet, ger of sieeve-buttons, or some other equally rich gift Such a bounty for customers argues an expansive and liberal spirit, and of course brings them in throngs. Remember, Mr. Philbrick dispenses Jewels of the first water forthe mind, at « most id jewels for Person, with- theat pri an accomp: ttle cash javested at bis establish ment. A is like striking two Liows with one stone. It Stmcutar Case —In the returns from the east- ern lock-up is the name of James Butler, a slave, on suspicion of larceny. The case was tried before Justice Cull, and the evidence against the risoner Was sufficient a bis punishment. y law a slave cannot be punished except by con- went of his master, und the punishment in lieu is a designated number of stripes. The order was issued; but when the offic wo the risoner to apply the lash, he found his back so Hed with gun-sbot that it would be impossible to strike kim without punishing him unmerci- fully. The fact was stated to the Justice, who dismissed the case He was shot while engaged iu other mischievous pranks . Seraeme Court, Yesrexpvar.—Jobn B. Bris- bin, Esq, of Minnesota, was admitted an attor- ney and counsellor of this Court Nos 4and9. The Ocean Tow- Boat Company, Owners of steamboat Star, et al,. appellants, vs. The ship Ocean Queen and the steamship Cres- cent City and Charles Hill et al., owners of the ship Ocean Queen, spgetants, vs. The United States Mail Steamship Company, claimants of the steamship Crescent City. The argument of these czars was continued by Mv. Cushing for the ship Ocean Queen, and by Mr. Cutting for the United States Mail steamslip Company, clatmants of steamship Crescent City. Adjourned. Deatwu or Mus. C. T. Joxxs.—information was received this morning in this city from Chartes T. Jones, Esq., of the Treasury Depart- ment, of the death of Mrs. Jones on board the steamer Gen. Pike, fifteen miles above Natchez, oo the 6tb iestant. Mr. Jones, wife, two daughters, were on their the South for the benefit of bis wife's health, but ere they reaghed their destination her spirit departed. Ske died of consumption. Tur Svavoiney Quentes put, by a Georgetown correspondent, would seem -> dicate that there are Teally folks in that pleas- ant little barz who make it a business to meddle with other folks? business. We are astonished ' Such a “ suc} Washington: never happened in it hen that Teatloneen dees call; n he leav, § Of if he leaves at all’ . Sn Oiat je curtain should be drawn, “Ts it any body’s business, But the lady's, if her beau Rives out with other ladies, Isat body’s bustnace & the septa another escort When he does’nt choose to be? “The substance of A For I’m certain if it isn’t, There are some who Cuints® Sugar Caxk In THE Vicinity oF WasuincTon.— Through the favor of Mr. J. B. Wilson, we have before us a liberal sample of Chinese sugar cane syrup, of excellent quality, made at Mr. Reeve’s works, on the Plank Road, four miles north of the city. These are the only works yet erected on the manufacture of Chinese sugar cane syrup, in this part of the count which are regular and complete in the construc” tion, and where the systern at the South in clari- fying and boiling down is carried out. As the juice is rendered perfectly clear previous to boil- ng, this syrup is entirely free from that greas) flavor so prevalent where one kettle only is used. 8 it 80.” A Pustie Coxventence.—Osborne’s Alexan- dria and Washington Express Baggage Line isa great convenience, indeed, to the public of both cities. Mr. Osborne calls any where in either city for freight, as requested, and of course de- livers it wheredesired. Persons desiring to have freight or poiesm, of any size carried between the two cities will find Mr. Osborne’s order slates at the Star office, at Bacon’s store, and at the United States Hotel. All orders entered upon either of them will be promptly and effectively attended to. Wespeak from the card, having re- peatedly had occasion to employ his express wagon. — Tue Szcony Exurtsition of the Washington Art Association opened last evening in Mr. Cor- coran’s building, on H street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, with an address from the Hon Job R. Tyson, which gave much satisfaction to the critical audience assembled. Upon its con- clusion an adjournment was made to the Picture gallery, which, though not vet displaying all the works of art expected for the exhibition was yet felt to be a decided improvement in many te- spects upon that of last year. Twe Epveationat Convention to be held at at the Smithsonian Institution, will open to- morrow evening, and will be continued during Friday and Saturday of this week. Addresses and lectures will bedelivered by Prof. Dimitry, Richard M. Smith, Esq , of Alexandria; Hon H_ Barnard, of Conn., Geo. B. Emerson, Esq, of Boston, Mass, Professors Bache, Henry and others. Tue Postic Garvener is taking advantage of the present mild weather to have large portions of the Capitol Grounds, which have been injured by the late excavations for the sewer to drain the new Capitol, carefully resodded with green turf ‘This work was rendered the more necessary in view of the fact that portions of the green bor- dering the walks were completely worn away by being used as a thoroughfare for Toot Passeegers. Bottiep ALe.—Armny & Shinn are certainly furnishing their customers jnst now with an ale, equal, in all respects, to any ever imported to this region. hey term it their “Burton Ale”? We know not where it may have been brewed, but we do know that it challenges a favorable com- parison with the best English or Scotch Ale we ever opened. AMONG THE PLEASANT INCIDENTS last evening at the Wesley Chapel Fair, was the presentation of a handsome Bible to Rev. Mr. Krebs, pastor of that chureh, by his congregation To-night, it will be seen, there are to be additional attrac tions in the yo of fine vocal music, by such performers as Professors Crouch, Daniel, and others. Norice to TRaveLers.- The six o’clock, a m. train from Washington to Baltimore, which has been an accommodation train for some months, has commenced running as an express train, in order to furnish greater facilities for tra- vel to the North. By this arrangement, travelers leaving Washington at 6 a.m , will reach New York at 5 p. m., instead of 7 p. m., as heretofore Court om Cratms, Yesterpay —Hon. J. A Rockwell opened the argument for the claimant in the case of Samuel F. Holbrook ws. The United States. Mr. Blair, the Solicitor, replied for the government. Mr. Rockwell closed the argument for the claimant, and the case was submitted. Adjourned- Prooressino.—The work of filling the large pond on Square 7%, First street east and C street South, is progressing, though it is not near con- clusion. It is an men that has long been desired by the residents of the Fifth Ward, and was begun some weeks ago. It will cost over $2,000 to complete the job NAaTURALIZATION.—Those persons whose nat- uralization papers are now due, would do wel! to attend promptly at the Circuit Court, on next Saturday. That is said to be the last day of the term, and those who fail to attend will be obliged to wait for the next term, which many of them will regret. Weare requested to mention that the gentle- man lecturing at the Smithsonian Institution on the ‘ Physies of Meteorology,” is Prof. John Le Conte, of Columbia, S.C, and not Prof. Joseph Le Conte, who lectured last winter on Coal, as Was stated in the Star last evening. Portce Rerorts.—The police officers under the supervision of Captain Klopfer, Chief of Po- lice, reported fifty-five cases for the week ending Saturday last. First district, 9 cases; Second do..6; Third do., 12; Fourth do., 15; Fifth do., 5; Sixth do ,6; Seventh do.,2 Tux Circuit Court bas adjournéd over until Saturday next, at 10 o’clock, a. m. Warten Rerurns —Fastern Lock-up.—James Butler, colored, D. C_, suspicion of larceny; dis- missed. Julia Fitzgerald, Ireland, drunk; do. Dani Moratta, Ireland, drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, $5 4 Central Guard-hor —Thomas Rice, Ireland, drunk and disorderly; workhouse 00 days. Pat- rick O'Neal, Ireland, do; do. Jotn Gloakey, D. C, do; do. Bridget Curtis, Ireland, do.: do. Mary Brown, Scotland, do ; do. George Cosby, N.Y., drunk; do. Michael Handrahan, Ireland, do.; fine and costs, 83 94. Sixteen lodgers; ail non-residents. Lectvrts on Puysio.ocy.—Prof. Fowler con- tinues his Lectures at Temperance Hall. The sub- ject this evening is Woman, her phrenology, sp! “righta,”’ wrongs, faults, treatment, aud perfestion, hd Dyspepsia anp Fits.—Dr. Tracy Delorme, great iyadlioted by dy.ipepeta that for's part of the tres r + pea for Bewas ‘onnfined 1:5 hes bed. He was eventually cured by scription furnished him by a young So sagihy F ‘This prescription, given by & mere Fo (and residences) of ten,or ing with dh 8 of the chest, lungs, or throat, sx thovwiedge 9 such inva~ lids and the way to in, to my regu- lar ness. Address Dr. ‘Tracy me, New York Post Office. Tam IN Possession of sone valuable certificates Cons Dest 3 algo of ite sitcncy tn vetiovsner brosshigl disease ation ith ij somponed of roots had! herbs prow ane _ the idge; it ws no common ‘The extract of a flower called the Alpha Qint Fie con with the Syrup, bs at r Btown, at citizens of Washington, toa very superior article of Holland ‘which he introduéed to the American’ gate ander the name of Wolfe’s Scheadam Aro- 18 7. ‘hose more various ext net is di ii and With its spirituous soi vent, and t vors aroma, atogether onl apita Car; dial and Medicinal propertiesany ‘stoohohie beverage heretofore known. The ietor has submitted it to nearly the hole Medical Faulty ‘of the Uniged Starey. swers from about ‘4 aE received $ fl a Chemists, who endorse it over their Medica. Pervone wlio purchase should be careful to get the 6 its and imitations. a juartand pint bottles, in cases en exch. and for vite ests and Grocers in the United States. DOLPHO WoLrk, and rer. ScuizpaM Aromatic Scunapps, is th great success by the Medical Fae- jugeish Circulation of ood. ion of Food, sted —_ —s As & most desirable addition to the q j@, as the whole country is flooded with cogeper £ Si doz ‘he respectable Drug- Sole oye aas Manat Depot, No. 2 Beaver street, New York. 1, Gout, Chronic Rheumatism, Pre the pee | as 8 beverage it has no superior a in the world. Put up in quart and pint bottles, and for sale by al! the Draggists and Grocers in Washington. Upo.rxo Wotrr, Sole Importer and Manafacturer, Nos. 18, 20, and 2, Beaver street, New \ ork. Wotrer's Scuipam Aromatic ScuNaPrs.—The proprietor particularly recommends the ove Schnapps to persons travelling or about to settle in the South or West on account of its Medicinal Poke perties in aan 3 the disagreeable and often - gerous juced by a change of water—a Visitation to which all travelers South and West are particularly liable. Strangers should be careful in paroenter the Leceatnl oh as the whole country 18 Rooded with counterfeits and imitations. ‘The xenuine has the proprietor’s name on and label. For sale by all D: cers. Uporeno ¥ di2-3m Depot 18 Beaver s° Sexciat Notics.—For Perfumed Breath, White Teeth, and Beautiful Complexion, use * Balm of 1400 Flowers” For dressing Ladies’ hair use “ Woodland Cream,” a new pomade ; it causes gen- tlemen’s hair to curl beautifully. Price 50 cente each. W-_P. Ferutnoe & Co., _. Prepriet Wholesale and Retail Agent ‘TayLor & Maury, Booksellers, 10th st., Pa, avenue. » New York. Washington. ‘ween 9th an nl? ———___. Dr. Porx, Homeopathic Paysirian and Surgeon, De Menou or Chain Buildings, No. 376 H street, north side, between 3th and 14th s d t-eo3m "MARRIED On the 15th ingtant, by the Rev J J. Hnrbert, THOMAS MARTIN to Miss LOUISA BROWN, 1 of this city. = qe __ DIED. In Georgetown, on the 15th instant, BRIDGET SWEENY, wife.of Garrett Sweeny, aged about 55 8. 7 The friends and acquaintanses of the family are invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, No. 30 Jefferson street, on To-morrow Afternoon, at So'clock. = GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'TS. A®*™ ree CONS ESTION ERY, G pone x To ie Sarg c. Although determined to retire from business dur- ing February next, lam always ready to attend to alforders for Parties, &o., with that zeal and punc- tnality that has hitherto been my custoim—all reports to the contrary notwithstanding. As usual,at thin season, I havea eyt, Assort- met of FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, &c., and am now preparing a large number of Cakes, oO! kinds, for the approaching holidays. Persons ther. fore desiring to avail themselves of this last oppor tunity of procuring a first-rate Christmas Cake, are requested to make early application. .Uatill offer this establishment for sale. Possession given any time prior to the léth February, when, if not previously disposed of, I will sell at public auc tion, thus affording a good Confectioner an opportu- nity of engaging ina lucrative business at once . di6-diJan3 —[ Inteiligeacer) A. L. AKNY. SS" UNION BUILDING ASSOCIATION.— i 3 An adjouraed meeting of the steckholders will be held at the Council Chamber on Thursuay evening next, 16th i at 7 o'clock. ed tu be punctual in their attendance as bus. 8 of importance will come be- he meeting. fore the meetings OM AS JEWELL, Secretar Georgetown, Deo. 15, 1857. CELE FS FISH! FISH!!! 19) bb's, No.1 St. John’s ALEWIVES. Jeo bbls. N. tern HERRING. Pa ieeeas ver themed Sylvanus Allen, from a le jouton, aud for sale by HARTL di2-tw Jol Water street, OR BOSTON it per schooner, Sylvanus Allen, Cap’ eat aed wil have quick dis teh for tha ahove 5 Paor freight of parauge apply to HARTLEY & BES, ol Water street, Georgetown, D.C. 2-lw T4 XES.—Persons paying their Taxes om or be fore January Ist, 1854, will save interest and ex- penses.otherwise interest will charged dating back to the first Monday in Oetober las: di-im* Cc, F. SHE +, Collector. OTA TOES.—1 500 bushels pr white MER- CER POTATUES io store aud for sale in luts to suit purchasers. PETER BERRY, Water st Georgetown. Millinery, &c. aera eremrer—o tie =tapeipeemearr = eee MES, J. E. THORN will open on Tuesday, the 15th of December, where she will cou tinue several weeks, a handsome assortment ru New id York MILLINERY, over Alien’s N ennsy|lvania avenue, be- entrance either through the store or on D street. epairing neatly aud promptly done. Ladies will do well to give era call, as her prices and quality cannot fait to please. di4-3t* MADAM PRIBRAM & DAUGHTER, on Pa, avenue, between lith and 1ith etree! south vide. N: 0.277, respectfuily inform the fasion they hare the owed tv NNE table for our metropoli season, and sis HEAD DRESSES, suite: ble for soi jevees, &c, ‘Wanrup.—Two first-rate Milliner Hands. d *-2w* ADAM BONNEL, DR < MAKER, From Paris, No. 332 18th street between I and K streets, Washington city, has the honor to inform the ladies of Washington and vicinity, that she has fitted up a Dress prey Es! hment, where she 1s ready to make every kind of work, as Dresses, Mantilias, &c.,and in the best and very latest style receiving every month the French Journal ode, direet from Parts, n 1l-2m* IRE-CRACKERS—TORPEDOFS, boxes No.1 G Chop Fire crackers, sale low for cash by KENNEDY PUGH, No. 508 7th st., next door to Odd Fellows’ d 14-e03t _ Hall. QO. JENTAL NAIL POLISH, giving a beautiful lustre to the fii ¢ GIBBS’S Hair Store, near 13th sti u 10-3m TSTEVENS’s NEW FANCY STORE, 3%. between Sth and Ith streets. can be found the ava, Gold Stone, and Silver, Pearl But- tans, with Geld Baniee evere in iz-eott MINCE MEA VT io oes Fisher's unrivaled MINCE MEAT. a sale ait eos “BARBOUR & SEMMES. AUCTION SALES. ~~ N SATU, N 5 inst., well matched. le0e = ¥ By JAS. C. McGUIR E, Auctioneer. Ss OF GROCERIES AT AUCTION.— tory to ontering vj new on Va: avenue, ining the Kirkw: House, will sell the froset et at corner 18th and F streets, at auc- on FRIDAY next, commencing at 10 o'clock, which consists of— Fine Green and Black Teas Coffee, Sugara, and Spi; Pickles, Preserves, Fresh Fruits and V es English and French = pr Jellies, Prunes in Jars, and Figs. &o. Together with the entire stock of Liquors and th ham a , Remy, Sa joa s Chasoyegne Hennessey’s Cognac 4 bbis. F. French’s Old Rye Whisky, and other Whisky. in botties and Sherry Wines, inglass and wood Terms: All sums of and under $30, cash; over that sum a oredit of 90,60, and 90 th interest. a JAS. OSHERELL: J.C. MoGUIRE, Auct. The new store will be ready tor occupancy on Wednesday next, 2ist; will be open that SY with an entire new stock. digts By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. | Pe ety AND PEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE oF a CHoick SeLecrion ov FRexcu AND Ps HH Pesce pops—On TUESDAY & WED- NESDAY MO NINGS, Dee. 22 and 23. eommenc- ing at 10 o’olock, on the second floor of the auction rooms, I shall seli a choice selection of French and English Fancy s, never opened in this country, having been imported within the last ten days by a Jeading house in New York, and sent here for sale in consequence of the prostration of business in that city—comprising in part Real, Bronze Candelabras of new and beautiful styles. Fine French Bronzes—sutiects Harmony, Science, Organ-piay ers, Cupid vanquished and Cupid vie" tortious, Indian and pantner, V the Warrior, Lion ana Deer, ‘Ta: rinda, Nymph of the Rhine, Bacchus, Venus of Nase 1, Amazon, &e, Llegani ait, bronze, and marble Clocks for mantels, &e,—Subjocts, Sappho. Julius Cwsar, Tragedy, Astronomy, Bacchus, Filial Affection, Alexan- der, Innocence, Mother's Pride, &o, Parian Statuary by Wedwood, ‘Copeland, Hunton, and Allcoe! eats John Anderson my Jo, rometheus, Christ bl little Children, Shepherd sud She pherde: jon , Psyche, Romeo and Juliet, eg deere Cupid, &e, Large Bronze Figures for Gas- Suljeots the Stand- ard bearer of the First Republic, Gil Blas and Rolando, Charles the Bold, Venusaud Merou'y, &eo. Platina Decorated Vases,an entirely new articie, never before imported into this country. SO. A A fine assortment of Si lated Tea S styles, heavily plated on German silv Fine Cutlery, Steel Engravings, &c. The residents of Washington and vicinity are re- spectiuls invited to examine these goods, which they will find to be of the finest and most tasteful description, and worthy to adorn the parlors of the first mansions in tne country, i diet JAMES C. MCGUIRE, Auct. FOR RENT AND SALE. OR REN T—And possession ziven immediatel: a FURNISHED HOUSE, The locates ee, gf. she most desirable. Apply at 28 lstreot, W : ‘ te, new + sets of LINTON HOUSE FOR RENT.—The Hot | formerly known as Dorsey's Hotel, on the cor ner of *thand I streets, will be for rent till the first of January. Foc terms inquireof MOORE & CIs- SELL, adjoming. d \6-lnwsw* COR RENT — A HANDSOMELY FUR- NISHED HOUSE, desirably situated in the First Ward. with Furnace. Gas and Water Fix- tures. Apply at No. 145 F street. d 16-3t* *URNISHED, or unfurnished apartments can be had at Mrs. Adams’, No. the Patent Office. The building i: f gant one, contain:ng four suites of psrlore and bed rooms, nnd was formerly occupied by Senators Hun- ter, Mason, Butler and others, d 16-e03t* FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—A larze Parlor and Chamber, on the first floor, No. 435 8th street, between G and H, back of the Patent Office. d15-3t = '.—Several neatly-furnished root L.OR REN WO ROOMS TO IT, on Pa. avenue, be- tween 12th and 13th, north side. They were formerly occupied by Dr, Villard, Dentist, for his omer Apply to C. GAUTIER, 252 Pa. avenue. dl4-lwe aL) ee eee eee ae OK RENT—Two Rooms, suitable for offices or an office and chamber, immed. hel opposite the City Hail, and over the oilice of C. S. Walinch. ditt’ Applyto RICHARD WALLACH. OR SALE—On r wable terms, a commedi. and substantially t BRICK DWELLIN HOLS: tiding attach>d,in Franklin Kow, which is one of the most beautiful be locations in Washington. ‘The house contains 12 rooms and two cellars. bath room, hot and cold and desira- carringe ho ith servants’ rooms ahove; S house, wood- se, and choice fruit trees. The bailding lots adj uning. Apply at No. 512 (2d story) 7th street, to POL- LA R dil eo ANDSOMELY NISHED ROOMS.— arranged with Bedrooms and Parlors on each floor. Persous desirous of obtaining Rooms may call im- Clab House. a WO VERY DESIRABLE FURNISHED one of the most piensant locations in the c ty. in juire of Mrs. H uisiana Avenue, ae water, gas, la and has a stable for three horses, house will be sold with or without the two vainable Db WEBB, Agent. E The first ciass House No. 415 15th street, is inediately. Meals can be furnish ROOMS for rent. One a large front room, in th and 7th streets, Feet RENT.—Either furnished or unturnished, an excellent, three-story, new Brick House, with basement, No. 492 New’ Jersey avenue, ive minutes’ walk from the Capitol, with three-stall stable and coach house, with ummediate possession, Inquire at SAM’L. WALK. "S Portrait Gallery, jcon pe, corner 43@ street and Pa. auenue. nig-tf HANCE,—Twelve larg 8. with Bath-roome, &e., &c.. for rent, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for chambers or offices. W4ll be rented seperately or all together. Terms reasonable. ‘Those apartments are over our establishment, Pa, avenue, between 4th d 10th streets, “altim WALL, STEPHEN n 18-Im OR RENT.—Prof. H. W. ML ER havin fitted up his Hallinan elegant manner, whic! renders it one of the prettiest rooms in this city, will be rented upon moderate terms for Soirees, Suppers, Dinners, or Promenade Concerts. Apply at the fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, and ‘Thuraday even ings from 7% until 93¢ o'vloc 18 Schoo! is now open fo: on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon oc 2 tf he reception of pupils evening. ANDLES, SOAP, &e. 150 boxes mantine, Sperm,and Mould CAN- DLES, 70 boxes BROWN SOAP. 25 boxes CASTILE SOAP, 2easks WINTER OIL, 2 baskets SAL, 125 boxes PEARL, 3,000 lbs. SAL, SODA 10kega SA - d 11-6teo NES, LIQUORS, SEGARS, AND GRO- WINES, LIQUORS, AEG The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and patrons, and the public, that a full and ge: ~~ ee of ne Whiskies, poate ie ‘ars, Of superior age and quali: cau fom at hie Storey at the corner of 12t} streets north, I ord trictly filled and delivered. eae ihe JONAS P. LEVY. 43-1 1. OR SALE —A pair of well broke, family cai- ‘or buge ¥ Sarriage. " Inquire athe office. ais ‘att SAMUEL! P HOOVER'S BOO'T, SHOE, AND eT R ON RSTABLISEM ERE Come and see the assortment of Boots, Shoer Trunks 8. P. Hoover has on hand and selling off atyery rices, jes’ Gaiters at $1. es” old style Shoes 25 to cents | Peat a ree ord a Calf ior and ‘Tess Gaiters al regular prices Boots and Shoes for boys and youths at the reduced price of 7> cts. to $1.50. Ladies’ Wat r-proof Gaiters for $1.75, Horoscs [arable avled Boots at i, kested a cis, vi and Carpet Bags at coat. we fe meen A fee el coped Shoes. jistenous « rench-worked Slippers White satin mal Lit Oomen-sonel Gaiters and : "Ahibes and Boots of al! descriptions, At the fron Hall Boot and Shoe Store, between 9th and 1th streets, 8. P. HOOVER. dis tw CaABiner FURNITURE, js and Mattresses, Plated Goods, » GI rockery, 01 jock Tin Goods, le ged Trou Gosdy Looking. a illow Ware, shes, &e. imimenxe variety of Useful and Fancy f A : ee oreryeumie Ranired 4 furnish the parlor, chamber, dining-room itch - en, all of which 1 will sell at very low prices for caahy oF on Lime [OF BPPrOr ed OPP ELER, etek General Sopee-fareishitg Petre. ill be for the it a a edvrotbon oF "person, who set re destroy be rame Hou: oorner « Ne soul ve Unon iiibey touthoworsing oF l-eo2w CHAS. WILLE, oO 4 WHEA ISKY. ofthat Ola W 14-0088 RAVING. — TION, AND WEDDING Oficial Sad Company Seals and Prengeo an Seals: ‘reassess. — DO. HARE, Engraver, n19 eolm*_264 Pa.ave,, 3 doors west of 12th st By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, ALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT at Avctiox. Ftcan ea the snclemoner of ree weather yes t . wu resent pressure in the money mar- ket, Maj. G. Tochman has POSTPONED the pub he sale of his residence and fa “Summer Hiill,”? in the County of Alexandria, ntil MONDAY, the 4th of January next, at 10 o’clock a. m., on the premises. In the meantime, they are offered for private sale; and further information terms of sale, &c., may be cbtained at the aucti near the Cai Visrri G,R Cards Eugraved C. McGuire, AS. C. McGUIRE, _0¢27-2aw _ Auction and Commission Merchant. RISS KRI LE_ hereby notifies all good children that he has deposited with LAM MOND, 7th street, the aarnees and most beautiful collection of ‘TOYS and FANCY ARTICLES ever exhibited in this city. dd 14-3t Breoxs. BUCKETS, &e. 1# dozen BROOMS, all sizes. 119 dozen 2 and 3hoop BUCKETS, Hr dense | Prese-bound BUCKETS and und wood and other MATCHES ANE TS, all kinds x0 nests CEDAR TUBS. Just received per schooner Sea Witch from New York, and for sale by S'iecst BARBOUR & SEMMES._ + os Fe “i chente fe lal, Gunpowder, Young Hyson 60 bags White and Green FEE, Acta Nea a aoe 8: r PO ER baa Pm ci ad ce from New Yor vend Ee epee erie es ae d1l-6teo BARBOUR & SEMMES. LL. PERSONS «Ce ETEVENG are mont eupacta .. to &coounts a a w TO-DAY 4 TO-MORROW MORNING. By C. L. R. CROWN & GO., Auctioneers. Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 6th street. GoLnan ALY ee SYATCHEs, JEWEL Hourbave a7 AvcTION= We ahall tel ERIN EVE a 3 ing til! closed, Pree oe Tare uvoice of fine * id atohes: ‘Bil Piated do; Gold, saic, and are sof Jewelry: Sak Pinted Sooone, ork nna orn ke errs ’ a ‘J On a SROWN & CO.., Ancts. + By wie Cree ah os eines OOKS, BOOKS, AT AUCTION.—On BCRicaiays eV ENING, instant. at 707e! at my auction store, No. 58 renth street, ‘A very extensive assortment jo- commence the sale AnuuslarAlbems end Gth Book: I ms 6 Sahteed gucee Peneila, Te a oash in current fu: . A. GREEN, Auct. el ee sale will be continued every evening till FUTURE DAYS. By J. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. Two FRAME HOUSES AND L IN THE Finst Waxp at Avcrion.—On THURS DAY AFTERNOON, December i7, at 4 o'clock. on the premises, I shall'sel! part of Lot i. 15, in Square 31, fronting 3) feet on 24th street, between G and H streets north, running back 90 feet, with the unprovements, consisting of [wo pearly new two story frame dwelling Louses, containing four rooms ‘erma: One-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 mouths, with interest, secured by deed of trust on the premises. 4d J.C. McGUIRE, Aw ae, J. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioreer. OOKS AT AUCTION.—On FRIDA B NING, December [8th, at 7 o'clock, tion rooms, | sha. sell, without reserve, voice of elegantly illustrated Book: Hogarth’s Works, F lowers of Lov: Y EVE- 8. e! Ness, Royal Gallery, Voyages of Capt. Cook, National Gallery, Goripture allery, Americans in Also. lot of taupe nd hand Books 20, A lot of neous seco Bt rooks, Bound Volum New York Herald. Washing ton Union, American Organ, Nationaal Intelligencer, Luw Books, Documents, &c , &c. ‘erms cash. did _______ J. ©, MeGUIRE, Auet._ By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. ERY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT Y THE CogNER OF DELAWARE: AVENUR AND Norra B Streer.- On FRIDAY AF TE ON December 18, at 40’cluck, on the premises, | shall sell part of Lot No. 5, in Square No. 686, situated at the corner of Delaware avenue and north B street, within one Square ot the Capitol, and containing hig 1s one of the most desirable nnigaproved his is One OF} e most desy e unt 1Oos- tions for sale in the city, and is very demrable as an investinent, in view of the proposed Capitol Exten- sion. hd ioc pathic. en = erms: Oue-third cash:-the residue in o two, and three years, for satisfactorily scoured hetee, wie interest. d15-d&ds _J.C McGUIRE, Auet, By J. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. ANDSOME FURNITURE AND HOUSE- Hoty Errects at Averion..On SATURDAY MORNING, December 19th, at 10 o'clock, in front of the auction reoms, I shall sell the Furniture and Housekeeping F ffects ofa gentleman removing from the city, comprising— Suite of walnut carved green and gold brocatelie~ covered Parlor Furniture. consisting of two tete a-tete Sofas, two largeyArm-clunirs and 6 stuffed back Parlor @hai gold brocatelle Fancy ‘8, Two rosewood biue and Chairs, ecane rosewood carved Centre Table, with mar- le top, arble-top Centre and Sofa Table, Handsom: Harp, Music Stand, Rush-seat ines and other Fancy Chairs, Oval gilt-frame rors, Shades, Crimson Broeate!lleand Lace Curtains, Giranco'es, Bronzes, Centre Table, Velvet, Brussels, and Venetian Carpets. Set of elegant cut and engraved 6 » Haudsome gold-band French China Dinner Service, Silver plated Castor, Table Cutlery, &e., Iron Hat Tree, Mahogany Sofa, Large and elegant walnut mirror front French Vardrobe, cost #100, Nett enck aed other <~ tead - air and Husk Mattresses, and Pillows, Bed and Table Linen, Toulet Se Marble-top Bureaus and Washstands, snamel | cor tg Sey Set, ‘ane and wood-seat Chairs, Lounge, “xtersion Dining Table, Sideboard, Refrigerator, Cook Stove and fixtures, Radiator, Air tight and Hall Stoves, ‘Together with the usual assortment of Kitchen Requisitee. Terms: $25 and under, cash; over that sum,a credit of 30, 60, ana 90 days for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. disd J.C. McGUIRE, Auet. MARSHAL’s SALE.—In virtu f a writ of i420 fier: facias issued from the Ci Cireuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me girected, | shall expose to public sale, fur Casi, at Riley's Wharf, on THURSDAY, the 2ath day of December, 1357, at o'clock a. m., the following described roperty, to wit: One schooner ealled Wave. her Tackle aud Furniture, seized snd levied upon asthe property of Robert Waiter, and will be sold te satisfy judi- eral No, 92, to January t 858, Peter Price, ad minis'rator of Nathaniel Todd, vs. Robert Walter, Kellehim Lambell and Thomas W. Riley. J. D. HOOVER, di2ts Marsha the District of Colum! By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. UBLIC SALE.—By vir'ue of a deed of trust ex ecuted to m recorded in Liber J. A. 3., 200, end whl, one of the county, Distriet of Co DAY, the 31st of Deceni- ber next, at 40" m., In front of the premises, offer for sale at ie tion, to the highest bidder therefor, the eastern half of Lot No. E.in Square Ne. 367, in subdivision of John Wilson and_ Nicholas Calian, as the same is recorded in the office of the fh of said city of Washington, Distriet of Co jambia. Terms cash. The property to be resold at the risk and expense of the purcinser unle: he terms of sale are complied with within three 8 from the day of sale. EDW. C. CARRINGTON, Trustee A. GREEN jumbia, I shall, on TH d9 lawts » Aue RUSTEER’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Estat \ pursuance of a decree on of ei in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, by the Cireuit Court for Prince George’s County, sitting as 2 Court of Fapity. in a cause therein copending, whereim Al- fred M. Berry, next friend of Rovert E. Thompson, and others, is complainant, and E: Wall. and others, are defendant, the undersixued, as trustee therein appointed, will expose at public'anle, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on FRIDAY, the Isth day of December next, at the hour of 12 o’elock. m., if fair, 1f not fair, at the same time and piace on the next fair day thereafter, all those tracts, parts of tracts or parcels of iand, situated in said county, formerly the property of the late Richard L. Thomp- son, nnd now decreed to be sold the purpose of division and partition between widow and his children. ‘These lands contain i lpeontiguous parcels upwards ot ‘The greater portion is open land. er, some excellent Timber La r posed to be sold, Some of the parcels of land have valuable improvements on them, There is a valuable spring of water on ene of the tracts, and the soul of all the lands is easily worked and well ad- apted te the raising of the a crops of the county, These jands are in the immediate vieinity of TB. and will be sold im lots to suit Ss. Terms of sale as prescribed by the decree.—F ive; hundred dollars in cash, to be paid on the day of sale’ and the residue of the purchase money to be paid in equal instalments, in oe. two; three. and four years trom day of sale ; the Sime to bear interest from the day of sale and to be secured by the bonds of the pur- chaser or purchasers, with approved co-obligors. And uponthe payment of the whole purchase mon- ey and all interest thereon, and not before, the un- dersigned is authorized to convey the premises soid to the purchaser or purchasers thereof in fee simple, at his or her or their costs, free, clear and hare ed from ail claims of the parties to this cause and of Any person or persons claiming by. ft them. The widow isa party to the proceedin, this case and has in writing signified her ass: to take in Lieu of her dower an JeURNITURE VE Y CHEAP, The public are respectfully informed that the first second, and third floors of our, large Furniture Warehouse, are filled to the utmost capacity with Son saerities of HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS—such as fas, Bureaus, Tables, Chairs steads. |.ounges, Washstands Writeng Deske, Beds, Mati Carpets, Looking Glasses, Glass, and Crock Forming a very imme China, are, &o. e and varied stock, all of which we guarantee to sel! at such prices as cannot fail to please. Houses furnished throughout, either for cash or approved paper. Call and examine our stock before you make yoar purchases. Remember the name ry bod BOs 'Z & COOMB: No, 369 Seventh Ps R.B. street, 2d door from Iry Goods Store. _ DS, & 44 boxes Buneh and Layer Whole, 32, and. BAISINS. 15 bage CREAM NUTS sot HILBERT, § toreele P. Ns, ) cases W boxes LEGHORN Cl Oe 5 barrel: E CURRANT, y -¥ tops = per schooner witch from New Tisteo ) paRBOUR & SEMMES. T TARRIAGES. Fi HE Subscriber having made additions to his . making it now one of the largest in the Bistrot w ere his cilities for QR man ri a inds of CAK RIAG LIGHT WAGONS cannot be sur- past; from his long experience in the busi- pes to give general satisfaction. na of Carriages and Light Wagons kept on ' neat); * Anes ly done, and all orders prompt- cf ne th [rpnasteorcte sua ohataF ey ERS “alaveot!? ** TELEGRAPHIC NEWs~ From the Associated Prees Agemt. Massachusetts Town Elections. elected mayor of hic any. 6 0 ag ree) = ve Hg carried a majority of aldermen and coun - here to-day. elected mayor ofthis ef 4 ie chai a cessfal, electing their randidate Ds Davis, by $5 majority. a Return of Explorers—The Pawnee Indians. Sr. Lovis, Dee. 4 —The 8 Joseph J, i and Dr oo the arrival of Lieut. Warren ayden, of the survey, who were sent to explore the region between Dacota City and the head waters of the Running Water Also the arrival of Major Denniston, Indien with the chiefs and six braves of the Pa’ tribe, en route for Washington, to ratify the treaty recently made. Burning of the Steamboat Col. Edwards— Lives Lost. New Orteans, Dec. 14 —The steamboat Col Edwards was burned on Red River on Saturday Morning. She is a total toss, together with her cargo consisting of over a thousand bales of cot- ton and many cattle Fifteen or twent: person perished in her. * 7 < The Forged Paper at Boston. Boston, Dec. 14 —Colonel Falk returned from Chicago on Saturday last, and states that every- thing will be made clear regarding his alleged connection with the reported forged paper afioat liere and at Bangor. i Incorrect Report. Curcaco, Dec. 15.—The statement of the elec- tion of Messrs. Shields and Steele as Senators from Minnesota is unfounded. At the latest dates no election had taken place Close of Navigation ef Erie Canal. ALBany, Dec. 15 —To-day is the last of canal navigetion. ‘To-morrow the water will be drawn off by order of the Commissioners. All loads of any consequence are at their destinations. a . Peruvian Lamas. New Vor«, Dec. 15 —The E. Drummond has arrived at Aspinwall, bringing 42 Peruvian Lamas. Seventy-one were orfginally shipped, but 21 died on the passage Found Guilty. Cixcinxatt, Dec. 15.—Loefaer, the German who killed his wife and her employer, N. T. Horton, in July last, has been found guilty of murder in the first degree. Baltimore Markets. Battimors, Dec. 16.—Fiour is dull and hea’ Howard st. and Obto are held at $5; City Mt 4.50 for cash and on time. W heat is firm and active; white @1.20a$1 25; reds $1 05281.10. Corn steady—new white 45a We, yellow 4552. Whisky is lower; City 21, Ohio 22¢. New York Markets. New Vor«. Dec. 16 —Flour continues to de- cline; sales 5,500 bbis : State $4 40a84.50; Ohio $9 0515.45; Southern $4 90a5 25. W heat is declining; sales 30,000 bushels; White $1 2031.40; Red 1.152123. Corn is firm: sales 17,000 bushels; rook geen of Southern kinds Pork bax declined; mess $15a816. Lard is da clining, but quotationa are nominal. Whisky is better; Ohio 22 ac. Financial New Yorn. Dec. 16 —Stocks are firmer Chicago and Rock Island 75; illinois Cent’l she 91; LUinois Central bonds 86; La Crosse and Mil- waukie 104; Michigan Southern 21 x; New York Central 7436; Pennsylvania Coal Co. 64; Read- ing Railroad 564; Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad 29. Missouri 6's 79. a GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Correspondence of The Star. Groncetown, Dec. 15, 1857. Our city is unusually quiet, and the demon- strations for the approaching Christmas holidays among our merchants and others seem to us to be far less attractive than we have generally seen them heretofore. Ata few places the display is quite altractive and tempting, and these either hifve been or are now designated in the columns of the Star Forins‘ance, Se it his hand- some bat and fur emporium, displays an assort- nent of goods sufficiently tempting to bewilder our senses, and canse him or her to go to the very depths of their purse. In the way of dry goods, Mr Jobn H. Smoot presents a grand display, and offers rare inducements to the ladies to pur- chase. A S. Arny, in the way of confectionery, has an assortment rarely surpassed, and on terms so moderate that arty one can afford to procure a good supply for the Christmas holida Mrs Collins also offers a fine assortment toys for erased veanpenp forthe children. We advise all the readers of the Star in this loeality to cali at the before mentioned places before purchasing elsewhere The fine build? the corner of Ga now in course of erection on nd Congress streets, for Dr +s Will be to; outto-day This butld- ing has been erected by Mr Ignatins Dyer, car- nter aud architect, and Mr. A. Bacber. brick ayer. In point of design, and execution of work- manshbip it will compare favorably with any building of a similar kind in the District The walls of the new post office and custem- house building have been carried up to the square, and the handsome cornice is now being uton. Mr. Wroe, the contractor, has been de- ayed several weeks in getting a jon of the stone materials; otherwise the buildiag by this time would have been covered in. It is, however, the intention of the contractor to push the remain- ing portion of the work to completion with ali possible dispatch The canal boat Ann Eliza, Capt Haynes, whiie attempting to get into the canal from the river, whither she bad gone for a cargo of wheat, rau upon a rock and bilged) The wheat will bea total loss As the time approaches when it is anticipated that navigation is likely to be closed upon tLe Potomac, the shipping at oar port begins to thin of. The whole water front this morning presenis rather a beggarly account of vacant wharves The flour market yesterday was rather dull and somewbat depressed, bat it ix supposed that the Europa’s news will have a tendency to revive it, and cause more activity te-day. Held at 5 fo standard brands, extra qualities command a trifie more. No change in wheat or corn. The stock of flour ix unusually light for the season, and but little arriving 8 RANDIES, WiN D SEGARS. 2 reg ts casks French and Medium 15 casks Port, Madeirs and M WINE, 3? barrels ay OLD W 2 barrels BRANDY, @ leask pure PREACH BRA SCOTCH and IRISH W class.) 21.000 fine Havaua and other SEGARS. Just received from Ne York. and a S for d ll-6teo B OUR & SEMMES, KESS SHIKYS, im grest ui I sizes. cén be found on our shelves tprusee vary from ger dozen up, to suit purchasers. irders for Shirts taken, and executed hit and dispatch. Good materials, workmanship, and t.t guaranteed. Caliat GEO. H. B. WHITE & CO.’s, Vania avenue, xt door Taylor & Maury's jt wed § SR P. west a 10-Steo ‘e. pee eo ES eee ADIES, WITH LONG MEM Aitoabie by will save t selves greet pom trouble by calling at STEVENS New Fancy ee hie stock is by far more varied than any other in the District. Bl2-eott Kee OUT THE COLD AIR. "s Adjustable, Double Action DOOR - SURING, parteted epoca ot ae : Bombe ‘hs saaphagel od on liberal sortase u fe 8 La _ > cn ee nN. BOTELER. General a Store, dl-eolm ron Halt. 5 TARIES POR lea, ee ‘OCKET. BOOK FORM Rest and cheapest Dinries for 1258, in poeket form Fuh Almaunes, Carcaders. and “Cash Memoran’ wt 25, cents each, ae W.'F. BAYLY’s, 11 eowe bet. ith and 12th SCHOOL N a Sehooi for | Boys, at the Isiand Hall, corner h'atreet and. Virg Washington City, D. Con the first Monday in January. 1058. Hawn had an experience of four years tp tenching. be contident fowls that fatistac tee sal be pondered sothane one ames at or i chs ra 5 ont mi dren to bus chorge snd, ins efor the : Fort . &e, obtan a Ciroular at apy of the he city . rie ee atu a gene. UTTAR. oh eee shang afew Pu 3 Peat street between