Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1857, Page 2

12 o'clock m.; otherwise they may net ap~ pear until the next day. — ae SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS The Unron, in an artiele headed ** What is Popular Sovereignty?’ protests, with great earnestness against the idea of popular sove- reignty entertained by the Topekaites, and those sympathising with them. saying. im the cburse of its remarks - “Ifthe Dentocraiie party has a plank in its Platform on which fanaticism can stand and re- aist the authorities provided for the government of a territory—if the doctrine of territorial self- overnment can enable factions to rum riot oves aw and order, and to commit crimes of the deep- est dye with nity—in a word, ular soverciguty is t 4 mac sstul cloak for insutrection, rebellion # . tts bigh time that it be torn from our platform and reject- ed with universal scorn. But onr political creed no-such cloak for crimes and criminals. time bas'csme once more when all trae fats should si forward to vindicate their Ht is no it would be to repu- diate liberty because factionists and demagogues seek to shelter their offences against the publie good under the name of freedom.” The editor of the (x/on also makes due a~ knowledgments for his election yesterday as Senate printer—to the body thus honoring kim, and to his eotemporaries of the city press. ‘The Lete/legencer, to-day, resumes its review of the report of the Secretary of the Treasury in am elaborate and really able article. It commends his recommendation of the issue of Treasury notes, contending that they will be worth wore to the business community than an increase of s» much specie. The writer also commends his recommendation ef a general bankrupt law for all banks, and argues with foree against his proposition te bring the rail- road companies of the country under its pro- visions. He wonders that the idea of a heavy stamp duty on bank issues should have escaped the Secretary's attention, and regarde that as & legitimate tax. oe > From Taylor & Maury we have the fine January number of Harper's: Magazine. 1> The Legislature of South Caroline refuses to legalize bank suspensions. 47 Late advices from Yucatan are to the ef- feet that the Campeachy revolutionists still hoid out. ene pepameeee > The Governor of Florida disects the tax eoNectors to receive ordinary currency in the payment of taxes Buicuam Youno —This noted *‘ Saint” is said ‘to be one of the proprietors of the town of Flo- rence, in Nebraska, and has also special rights m the ferry privilege at that place, by which his followers are tu be ferried across the Missouri at half the usual rates. ‘Phe fact of his ownership ws but recently been ascertained, and has caused no Kittle excitement among the Nebraska “ Gen- tiles.’ AxotHeR PLax.—A correspondent of the Jour- nal of Commerce inakes the following sugyestions concerning a mode of supplying an alleged defee’ of our banking system. Let Congress pass a law authorizing the sub- treasury, at its offices, to receive gold on deposit and issue certificates therefor in sams of FW, So and $100, payable to the bearer or order, as may be desired. “Phis will furnish a curreney a ine from Maine to California, and serve to equa! exchanges also. EF Gen. Scott in his annual report refers to the incessaut Indian wars, the harrassing duty thereby imposed upon the army, the inadequate force employed, and recommends an increase of the army by the addition of one regiment of horse and three regiments of foot ; also the en- Hstment of men for particular corps of the ser- vice, as tending to promote niilitary efticiency A revision of the army regulations and the iufan- try tactics in use are also recommended, and suggestions regarding the physical comfort and Moral elevation of the troops are made Kansas Arrarrs.—The Kansas correspondent ef the St. Louis Republican, writing from Law- renee, Dec. 7, says that the pian of th> Free State party was to submit the Lecompton Consti- tution and the Topeka Constitution side by side, im vielation of the pledges made personally by Gen. Lane, Judge Smith and Mr. Brown, of the Herald of Freedom, and in disregard of the obli- gations of the members of the Legislative As- sembly It was believed now, however, that the mem- bers of the Legislature understand their pledge better, aud will only provide for a submission of the Lecompton Constitution to the people. and andt return home. He adds : ““Itis ible they will authorize the Exeen- tive, if the Lecompton Constitution is defeated. to convene a new Constiintional Convention ‘This is talked of. and I think Mr. Stanton would bave no objection to such legislation ; though it is reported that he is particularly hostile to any action or vote on the Topeka Constitntion ** By the way, Mr Editor, Tupeha, in the In- dian language. is ssid to mean small putators When that word is uxed as an adjective before Constitution, it is understood to signify Simait Potato Constitution, which expresses very forei- bly its value as a legal doenment “ Quite a nomber of members of the Legisia- tare remained in Lawrence over & have gone to Lecompton this morning, ax, bave nearly all our citizens. A mass Convention was called to assemble there to-day. In addition to this an extra session of the Legislature eon- venes ; and it is reported that Gen. Calhoun takex the position that the members of the old Legisia- ture hold over uotil January, and that he has sent out a request that these men:bers be in at- tendance. And then the Supreme Court of the Territory ts to meet there on te-day, as is Judge Miller's Probate Court.”’ INTERESTING From Mexico —The steamship Tennessee has arrrived at New Orleans from Vera Cruz the 7th iastant. Advices are two weeks later, and of great interest and importance as indicating the re-establishment of Comon- fort’s Government, and the apparent restoration of order throughout the Republic, the happy re- sult of the revival of the Dictatorship—events marked and distinguished by the formal ac- koowledgement by the President of his election and his acceptance of the high trust reposed in him The ceremonies took place on the Ist Sn- staut, aud were performed, says the Extraordi- wary, “with all due solemnity, and in the pres- ence of many whe have doubtless. been wavering in their opinions as to the courage of President Comonfort to take hold of the remns of the Gov- ernment of Mexico as its constitutional ruler"? The news of the arrival of Santa Anna’s family at Havana bad reached the capital, where it cre- ated considerableexcitement. “Ruimors of aSpan- inb expedition to the coast, headed by the ex-Dic- tator, were of course again in cireulation. The Santa Annist journal, the ‘Tiempo, has rendered itself obnoxious to the Government and been mulcted in the sum of $1,000, in defaclt of which the establisbment has been Seized and Publication suspended The Vera Cruz pepers are filled with detailed accounts of the singula: “ treasonable attempt ** They add very little, however, to the information already before the reader except that the « at- tempt” and subsequent arrest so unsettled and. eacited the popular mind that it became necessary to proclaim martial law on the 20th, which still prevails PERSONAL. +.-- Gov Wm. F. Packe aS ‘acker ef Pennsylvania, is ---. “ Ixion"’ telegraphs to the Rich South that Col LockHage has dissolved Socex: nection with the Walker expedition. * Be Sg ther pages bav arrived in Wasb- ington. ap in bis seat in the Senate cham. = yesterday. for the tirst time during the pres- --- Gov. Seward was at Cy) 'r Court House, Sa en hae a and Saturday’of laa week, ona fo Hon. John endleton dine W bigs of the neighborhood ee Ses Ole ---. For more than two years Mr. G: “ Prentice, of the Louisvilie Journal. fey Ldn bis editorials by amanwenses, his bands being WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tur Resigxation.—It seems to be under stood around us that Governor Walker accom copy of his threat] panied his resignati ened manifesto to th President of the United so great length as to req: itin manugeript. T! i. been for no other pu made for it through resolutions of Congress, that it may be spread on the records and become a part of the proceedings officially published. His hope evidently was, that the President would regard it as an official paper, as well as his resignation, whieh may have been embraced in it, for aught we know, to the end of securing for it = position among the official papersof the Executive office. Without knowing aught of our own knowl- edge, we incline to the opinion tbat the Presi- dent has accorded to it simply the same posi- tion he necessarily gives to handreds of thou- sands of letters sent to bim on the subject of office—tor of that subject it treats. It is in reality a private and not an official letter, and to get it before the people it is clear to us that Governor Walker must farnish his Republican party friends with » copy. of bis own motion, without relying on the Democratic majority of either House and the President to step out of their way to do so. Whenever it sees the light it is destined to be “ blown over” at a great rate by the Repub- Jican party, and will form the thunder with which they will prosecute the war against the Democracy for some time to come, thus taking the wind completely out of the sails of the late oratorical effort of the distinguished Senator from Illinois. P.S.—We find it in exchinge papers since wriling the above. OverLaxp Maics.—The loss of the steam- ship Central America contiues to be th2 subject of more popular excitement than aught clse at this time in California, and in the manifesta- tion of popular opinion it is bringing about, is teaching profitable lessons, if they be heeded even now, of the wisdom of the policy so long and so pertinaciously urged by Senator Gwin on Congress with reference to overland mails; the only true wational system of intercommu- nication with California, the feasibility, utility, and economy of which have already been am- ply demonstrated in the success of the mail line now in operation between San Antonio, Texas, and California. The eontraets for the transportation of the mails to and from California via the Isthmus of Panama, are about expiring, and, it is said, a tremendous lobby are on the ground evidently to obtain another special osean wise contract via the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, for which more extensive drumming upon members of Congress is said already to be in progress, than to com- pass the enactment of all other measures of special favor to individuals, besides. Believing that if the scheme of grating a special mail contract oceanwise, via the I=th- maus of Tehuantepec, triumphs, Congress will hesitate and halt in carrying out the true sys- tem of frontier defence involved in the over- Jand-mail system, we are of course opposed to it, and shall labor carnestly to make the latter the system of this Government for its fature in- tercourse between the Atlantic and Pac’ slopes. To that end we republish to-day a speech delivered by Senator Gwin on the 27th of February last, wherein the impolicy of re- lying on ocean steam lines is duly set forth, as well asthe faet that sooner or later the Goy- ernment wust{adopt the policy which will alone give peace to the frontier and security to the vast emigration that will essay to cross the Rooky Mountains in the next decade Mr. Gwry said :—How can we ever supersede the steamships unless we have a mail across the continent ' and how can we zet such a one nntil we make the experiment! California bas been in possession of the United States more than ten years, and yet we have no communication across the continent withia our own territory. We are entirely at the mercy of a steamship company—a gigantic monopoly that never ean be broken down unless you give us a mail across the conti- nent. i now announce that if you will give us this ronte, and give us that liberai patronage to which we are entitled from the Government of the United States, so far as | am concerned, I will never go for another steam ronte, nor will I 20 for renewing the < ontract of the line new in existence. Whenever we can establish the fact that the mail can be carried across the continent, asl know itcan, if yon wil! give us proper aid by this measure, we want no steam routes; we ueed none of thei There is no question ia which the peop le of California take so great an interest as fo that of & mail route across the continent. “By a very large vote, which I think indicates the policy of the Senate, a bill was passed a few Gyn ago xiving us a telegraphic communication across the continent. Now givens a mail. You have agreed to vive us wagon-roads ; but they will be of no nse unless you put mails upon them. ‘The lodians will baru up the bridges if they are not kept in constant use; and what you have done will be of ne service to us unless you give us a inal! conumunication. | indicate ne route tuoney find the best route to California. 1 hope no sectional question will spring up on this prop- asition ; for svone: or later we must have com- munication across the continent with the Pacific coast, and the soouer we communicate the better ‘This contcact with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, and tue New York and Chagres Com- pany, expires in October, 1958—only eighteen months from this time ; and it will take eighteen imonths to axcertain the fact whether it is practi- cable to carry the matl across the continent over- land ; and if this measure does not now pass, it ix a sesrgnty to the country that those who ut intend fo force us into additional cont sto carry the mail through two oceans to California A war with one of the most insignificant nations would stop all commanications between the At- lantic and Pacific States of the United States Every ship that goes to California and carries mails or brings then back, passes in sight of Cuba, and one ship of wer there could stop all communication. We are at the mercy of any nation with whom we may be at war, so far as that communication is concerned, unless we have @ route across the continent. If gentlemen want to break up the steam lines—if they want to jay the foundation by which we shall be independent of them, give ux a mail across the continent; and the -ooner we commence the better. I know that the bills which have passed the Senate during this ression, (and two of them have passed both houses of Congress.) will be looked upon as a bright era in the history of the Pacific possessions of the United States—the Wagon road is and the telegraph bill. Now give us thi« il. It will show that we shall be connected by a route within our own territory, without being dependent on any foreign nation. Why, Mr. President, the Panama Railroad Com- wf ouly forty-nine miles long, now charges 125,000 to carry the mail across semi-monthly— a close monopoly; and yet we are forced to give them anything they charge, or have our mails thrown ont and have no communication. Mr. Skwakp. What ix the cost of the rail- road transit there fora er! Mr. Gwin. Twenty-five dollars. monopoly, and it Is breakin thatcountry. We must build up the country by emigration across the continent; and if we ean- sot do it by steam lines, | hope you will give us this route. I bave no doubt of its succens. 1 know men of enterprise in that country who bave established mail routes all through California, who are prepared with such a measure as this to open this great communication. Let it be from Independence to Facramento, or let it be on the southern route, or auy route that an enterprisin contractor will undertake to build the road, an { know it can be built if this measure be passed it is a close up emigration to wATOR Doveias.—The New York Tribune and Post, and papers pub- lished elsewhere of like political Predilections, teem with Washington letters purporting toem- brace Dougias-i-ana, in the shape of Birdos: rations in private conversation with the au- thors and other notorious enemies of the Demo- cratic party, of undying hostility to the po- sition of the Democratic party upon the question of the acceptance of the Leeompton Constitution, and breathing a like spirit to- | rte to such a degree that he cannot use re : The seme Court of Buffalo hes decided we eustous of bauks t n - bie 1a New Fock le uaurious, nn PSP? Pave {>> The British steamer Alectra, haseaptured a sdaver with six bund: thi eas es sokend captives, two hundred wards the position of President Buchanan upon Kaneas affairs, We trust that these writers may be mapufacturing their facts of whole cloth. To admit otherwise, will be to hold that Senator Douglas is already in close communion with the bitterest foes.of the Democratic party, counselling with them, looking to them for sym pathy, countenance, &c., for all which the pub- lic have no better authority than the letters to which, » which, experience teaches a ugh,\is lamentably deficient proof on whieh to . Ww facts because our readéi . Many thousands of them g.enxi0ds as ourselt to find Senator lan again seting in harmony with the Democra- ey. Ifhe nsed so Yo do, it is very clear that he must begin by cutting off the writers to whom we refer above from their apparent pre- sent facilities for manufacturing statements concerning his sayings and doings, which hold him up to public view az being, at this moment, as bitterly hostile to the Demoeracy as Senatot Hale himself. Tar ProxexcraweNto. —Governor Walker’s pronunciamento against the Kansas fiolicy of President Buchanan, appears in some of the distant newspapers this morning, having been furnished to their respective correspondents in print. by way of insuring it early publication throughout the North. Thongh written with all the skill for which its author is justly re- nowned, we can make nothing more of it than an argument to prove that every Territory ad- mitted into the Union asa State without the previous submission of its constitution to a pop- ular vote—some eight or ten in all—have been unconstitutionally admitted. It wust strike all readers ata glance that after all the Re- publican party flourishes over his thunder, in advance of its appearance, it is a lame and weak conclusion; insomuch as its main, if not only point, is the absurd corollary mentioned above. After the admission of eight or ten States into the Union without the previous submis- sion of their respective constitutions to a popu- lar vote, we submit that todenounce that course as being per se unconstitutional, by way of af fording the only possible justification for the present course of the doughty Governor and his colaborers in and out of the Territory, proves incontestibly that their position of hos- tility to the Kansas poliey of President Buch- anan and the Democracy is fast becoming ridic- ulous only. His effusion is profusely inter- larded with compliments to the speech of Sen- ator Douglas, from which much of it is bor- rowed and skilfully worked over. ALertter From Senator Davis.—The pub- lication of the very last letter of General Wool, concerning his controversy with Gen. Jefferson Davis, has drawn from the latter the pithy and appropriate reply which we publish below. General Wool is certainly one of the most un- fortunate men living, with the pen. His mani- festoes are all ‘‘ hasty plates of soup’’ affairs, each succeeding one burning his mouth (repu- tation) more severely than the last. The ‘‘ official correspondence” to which Senator Davis alludes, so completely places his antago- nist in the wrong of the controversy. from be- ginning to end, as that he (Senator D.) has but to again direct public attention to it to thus re- fute all that the so evident malice of his assail- ant can invent against him : Wasnineton, D. C., Dee 14, 1857 Editors of the New York Day Book : My attention has been called to a letter signed John F. Wool, U.S Army. headed Troy,NY , - 27, 1857, addressed to the editor of the Flag of the Union, Jackson, Miss., and publi a New York paper of December 8, 1557. ports to be a reply to an exposition which deemed it proper to make some time in the last snmmer, tothe unfounded slanders which the said Wool had covertly, through the newspapers, and in official correspondence with the Secretary of War, uttered against me ‘The allegations which are repeated in his recent publication having been then sufficiently refuted, aud his purpose willfully and maliciously to misrepre- sent my acts having been then conclusively es- tablished by the Records of the War Office, { deem unnecessary further to refute his slanders, whether they be old onex re-vamped, or new ones concocted When the exposition above referred to was made, my official relations to Gen. Wool had terminated, and I closed the proof of his gross tisrepresentation by denouncing him asx the perpetrator of a ** palpable and pitable false- boo": He now seeks to redress himself by the publication of recriminating epithets—a remedy not recognized amo: gentlontes, and one to the enjoyment of which I now dismiss him. Very respectfully, yours, &e., Jerr’n Davis Tae Navat Cocrrs or Ixgriny.—Befoie Court No. 1, the case of Lieut. Porter was con- cluded to-day, and the Court organized in the ease of Ex-Commander Lecompt, dropped Before Court No. 2 the case of Lt Rolando was sent back for review Before Court No. 3, in the case of Commander Chauncey, Surgeon Green was being examined for Government. Com. Stringham has been ordered to Court No. 1, and Capt. Goldsborough relieved. Tue Treasury Note Prosget.—This morn- ing, the Ways and Means Committee are un derstood to have unanimously agreed to report a bill in the course of the day to carry out the recommendation of the President and Secre- tary of the Treasury in favor of issuing twenty millions of Treasury notes, to supply the an- ticipated immediate wants of the Government. There can be no doubt that it will speedily be- come a law. Postmastens Commissions.—We have been authorized to state that the Postmaster General will not permit Postmasters to make any reduc- tions in their commissions in mailing lottery cireulars. Six Postinasters were reprimanded yesterday for violations of their duty in this respect, and informed that a repetition of the offence would be deemed sufficient cause for their removal Tux Desate.—We regret that the Senate has not seen fit to prosecute the debate upon the Kansas portion of the message promptly, as it is certainly destined to accomplish much for the position of President Buchanan in the esti- mation of the country. Such is the universal opinion of the public men of the Democratic party now in the Federal Metropolis. Tax WeataeR —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 about8 o'clock a. m.: Drerm 13. 1857 New York, N.Y loudy, windy. Philadelphia, Pa + clear, pleasant. Baltimore, Md. clear, pleasant Washington, DC. clear, pleasant Richmond, V; clear, warm. Petersburg, Vi clear, cool. Raleigh, N.C Wilmington, N Columbia, S.C Charleston, 8 Augus' Montgomery, A Lower Peach Tree. Cumberland, Md Wheeling, Va elo Barometer at nian, 2 ‘Thermometer, on the Smithsonian tower, min- imum last night, 45°; wear the ground, 46°. ‘The storm of yesterday was a long one, from North to South. It reached Waxhington about 9 o'clock last night, and continued about five or six hours. ~ 90a UF One of the Councilmen of Portland, M. has gone off to California with his family, le: ing several forged notes bebind him to be ac: At the recent charter election in Peoria, Tl, the Democratic candidate for Mayor was elected by a considerable majority. The entire vote polled was 1599, f U7 Commodore Jones urges an fation of $2,000,000, to provide simalieuts munj- tions for a volun nay Sek Poveees to be Teady in the emergency of wa i 17 Jacob A. Smith, formerly, for many years over of the Bangor W assisted ttat pap r in setting up the last President’s Mesna; e, ARe c disposing Srometly of his ‘‘take,”’ he remarked that this was the twenty-seventh annual Presi- dential which he had assisted tq put in type, and, fe » that it was the 27th in succes- CONGRESSIONAL. Thirty-fifth First Session, In wus Senate, t » Much ordinary morr - ing business was transacted—the presentation of Presentati ere f ansas affai) ugh.” fe = Note 6H ky taken sP. by fiers: ‘and and r ‘until a message was Feceived from the House an- nouncing their proceedings of vestecday on tle occasion of the death of the late Hon. J.C. Mont- gomery, a member elect from Pennsylvania, When Mr. Bigier detivered an eloquent enlogy upon the character and history of the deceased In THe Hover, im the course of the reading, of the journal, the Special Committee to ingnfre and report on what additional assistance the_ Doork eeper might require in the new Hall. and what better accommodations forthe press might be necessary, was announced, as follows: Mr Fauikn-r, Mr. George W. Jones, Mr. Haskin, Mr. Underwood. The Speaker laid before the Honse various De- rtment communications, and one from Mr Sam C. Rives; which were severally referred. Mr. Clingman asked leave to introduce a reao- lution directing the Committee on Accounts to inquire foto the value of the stationery, per class, furnished to the Honse by the Clerk, and its real cost to that funetionary. Mr. © addressed the House to show the abso- lute necessity of such an investigation, alleging that there were rumors afloat on the subject, which, if true, thongh be had no knowledge of their truth whatever, alleged practices in pu - chases for the Government ou the part of the late Clerk of the Honse, wiich sho: ld here. ferie made a penitentiary offence Mr. Houston opposed the policy of devolving the proposed duty onthe Committee of Accounts. and suggested a special committee (to be move: for by Mr. Clingman) toexamine not only into the virtual charges with reference to the station- ery, but also with reference to the books pur- chased by the same officer for the use of the members Mr. Savage addressed the House in explanation of circumstances of the late canvass in his Con- gressional District (of which Gen. Cullom is a citizen) wherein similar charges were made against the integrity of Gen. C.’s administration of the trust. He held himself bound to urge the investigation lpeaeh under existing cirenm- s‘ancer, fom his position on the subject before his constitnents when himself last elected to Con- gress. Mr. Mason made explanations concerninz the contracts for stationery. The Clerk had nothing whatever to do with the settlement of accounts for these contracts, and could in no manne: have peculated, as intimated, in connection with them. In the matter of the book charge. his argument went to prove that the House, and not the Clerk, are justly responsible for the extravagance in- volved in the cost of the books. Mr. M. made other explanations of alleged ex- travagances of the Clerk, toshow that he was not responsible for them Mr. Maynard insisted that in justice to Generv] Cullom a special committee should be oe to investigate these charges. He had en re- quested by Gen. © ake these demands in his name, if there was a single member who be- lieved them {17 _There are twelve convicts in the Anburn State Prison for life, nine of whom were sentence to be hung for murder, but whose sentences were commuted. {> Tbe Commissioners for building an In- ternational Bridge at Buttalo bave oryanized and appointed A M. Ross, Engineer of tbe Victoria Bridge at Montreal, their Chief Engineer. Simeon Holton, of Middleburg, claims to have invented a thermometer that will register any degree of heat or cold withont the use of mercury, spirits, or anything of the kind, what- ever i[7~ The city authorities of Nashua, N. B., have made arrangements for a constant supply of baked pork and beans at the police office, to be given to transient persons who make applicaticn for food. i[7" Mr. Robert Welsh, of Clearfield, Pa, a silversmith a few days ago, drank by mistake, from a tumbler which contained cyanide of pot- assium, which he had been using in his business, from the etfects of which he died in a few min- utes {17 The Rochester Democrat says the quan- tity of butter in the hands of farmers is believed to be larger now than at any previous time for many years. The best roll is freely offered at sixteen cents, and country store lots are difficult to sell at fourteen cents Even at these prices the article will scarcely bear shipment to the New York markets q THE ANNUAL EETING OF THE } y oun Men’s Christian Association, for the election of otlicers, will b= held on Monday the Ziat December 1257 Are specially iuvited, 4 t4-3t _R.T. MORSELL, Sec’y. The members of Hiram Lodge, re notified that s regular meet- their Hall on 1th street, between this (Friday) evening, Dec lath, at7o'clock. Every member iv requested to attend, as the annual election of officers will be held. Mas- ter Masons, in good standing, are fraternally aud DINK, 8eclock, The members cordially invited to be present. By orderof theact ing W. MM. WILLIAM U. DIETZ. dig Secretary. CAPITOL HILL M. Ladies of the Capito: Hill M. tfully 9 preparations are such as will renderthe F inost pleasant that they have yet held. Oyste: Hot Coffee and Contectionery of every kind will be served vp in such @ manner as to please the taste of anepicure. F: ticles of every variety, suit- able for Christmas Presents ; together with others of nuseful ag well as an ornamental character in abundance. As the proceeds of this Festival are to be sopned tothe finishing ofa church that bas ac complished much good aud that is still carrying ons n: ble work, it is earnestly hoped and confidently ex pected that the friends of the churei and the pub'tc, who have heretofore been so kind and liberal. will again extend that patronage which has always been rsand gratefully received, acknowledge?, and remem- bered. 7 6t i ASSESSORS’ NOTICE.—The voters of ' the several wards will pignne take notice that thi aressors will attend at the pinces designated below from 10 o'clock a. in. to 3 ‘pave o m every d-y, except Sunday and Christmagday, from the 15th to the 3'st of this mont of revising and correcting the First ‘Vard—Samuel Redfern’s, corner of Penn- sylvanis avenne and Nineteenth street. Second Ward—George T. Stewart's, corner of 12th and H streets. a ‘Third Ward—J. M. Downing’s, L, street, between 7th and 8th streets. Fourth Ward—City Hall. Fith Ward—B. &. Dyer’s, New Jersey avenue, Dané E streets south, Sixth Ward—tdward Wayson’s, E street, be- tween ith and 9th streets. Seventh Ward—John H. Bird, corner of 7th street and Maryland avenue,above O. Boswell’s drug stor, d 10-4 ICE CREAM, of the purest Cream. at $1.50 per gallon: Water Icex, Cakes of every va- riety and styles; Jellies, Charlotte de Russe, Bl: ange. Pies of various kinds: and every in the Confectionery line, at the PHILADE!.PHIA et vena STORE, corner 12th and F strzets. Im inclusive, for the purpose th : pat me OR MENDING CHINA—Forncrook’s cele- brated Cement, 25 cents a bottie, at di 18-3t LAMMOND’S OYS! TOYS! TOYS!—The greatest variety in the city, wholesale nnd retail. at 18-St LAMMON DS, 7th street. FOr c RISTMAS —Look in at WEAVER’S for Fancy Boxes. Cornetts, Bon Bons. Cheaper than ever, (dl8-!w) opposite Brown: Motel, OR CHRISTMAS.— $1,000 worth handsome, ood. clitap, small POUND aad FRUIT CAKES, f at dit-lw WEAVE: Browns’ Hot-! OR CHRISTMAS.—A vi bandsom ilec- tion of French and American QORRRETION ERY at WEAVER’S, dik lw opposite Browns’ Ho 7 DICKLES, PRESERVES, JELLIES, (Guava and Fruit) from Wells & Provost's, New York, for saie low, at WEAVER’S. aw opposite Browns’. WEDDINGS DINNERS, SUPPERS, Recep- tions. and Parties of every kind furnished in ch styl Fite) WEAVER, opposite Browns’. VER WAITERS, BASKETS, &c.; also, . ashe y and China War nd Ginas, for ail kinds of parties, for hire at 10 p nt. a _dlt-iw __ WEAVER?®, opp~site Browns’._ SINE FANCY CUPIDS AND CAKE ORNA- E'NEN4 and parties, ‘S, umported from Paris for weddings 100 REAUTIFUL READY-MADE BON- NETS. mediate poenene fer. cash, at STEVENS’ New. Fancy Store, avenue, between 9th and Nth streets. d i8- al ATTR ON! Gear eo oR EONS—R IBBONS. Ten thousand gare, r sale very p for cash, at STE VENS’ New Fancy tore, 33 Penn. avenue, : aig between Stn and lth streets. J J} recsiveaiaes ND Stite asa Sey aH Re a8, bo) TTT cost, 455 Pa_av.. near le Sole a Hi B kilt. rd AS seen of orders fur my pp Re NR eee ine ok ity request al customers ine to iet me have each order as soa po AeA Rf ig corner Pa. avenue and }OODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. on & Historical Painting of the Resto- retic Ship Kesolute by the Peop'e + the United States to her Majesty, Queen of Fa- gland, at Cowes, December U1. ened t Messrs. T: “Sr nd $22" Pennevivanin exhibition at nue. — rea Wail, Stephens & Co's store. ours com 108. m. 10 4 p. ‘Admiasion 25 ects.” ate-atr (CARRIAGES! _. CARRIAGES" CARRIAGES!" We respectfally uvite the attention of citizens and strangers to vor select assortment of, CARRIAGES. consisting of—Bugger,| Phaet two and four passenger Rock- Away d_ Chariotees. and first class Wagons. ‘Which we warrant equal to the best any where, and which we profier as low as the lowest. 4 We have purchased the right of Margatroyd’s Sprines and Gearing, which, tor ease of riding and davalality, we cansider superior to any other in use for light wo epairing neve re done mu, de Ac anl une.ually, at low prices, and all wor! - Tr GARDNER & PLACE, 453 12th st., south of Pa, av. rd at the same time bas If sa, call at once on Dr is staying at the United Sates Hotel, remain fora few days only,) and procure one of bis new ly-invented Trusses. — set as easy to the body as» glove to the hand, and will retain the most Weixhty rupture with perfect ense. The entire Medica! Faculty are unanimous im their praise as to eee. Al na see = yo mes No charge for vies. ostruments for every deseri, - tiem of deformity made to order, and warranted. RSE’ LEGANT BOOK EVER PRO- DUCED IN AMERICA. WORLD-NOTED WOMEN, | Or, Types of Particular Womanly Attributes of alt Lan:sand Agcs, ilustrated with seventeen splendid steel plates, and bound in the most exeus te taste, Lso— A large collection of CHILDREN’S BOOKS, embracing all descriptions of IY BOOKS, printed on linen acd paper, with numerous il!ustra- tons, — and colored, suitable for Christmas and the holidays. eMPosaleat JOS. SHILLINGTON’S Book Fo, sale at dia st UST RECEIV “4 dozen esas her: onlentiy snaloe com. 8 do. do. Peas, W do. do. Corn, 4 «o, extract Lemon, 4 do do. Vani'ls, 4 do. do. Rose, > ab. Grego seee: kepin/ Queues Canoes lo. te > Gun 3 and other Jeili i = = — = John Bull Sauce, e Sauce, a of fine Family Groceries, Wine and Liquors. h we warrant tu Please. THOMPSON, HA ‘ON & Cu. d 18-diw No. 383 Pa. av., bet. 434 and 6th ats. ee ee ee ee ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAiL ROAD. Onand after Monday. the 2!st instant, the Trains on this Road, u farther notice, will run reguiariy Alexandria for Washington at 113 o'clock, ®. m., and at 1%. 53%, and 5h. DP. 7 aaa connect wi 703 hae of omni nee at the ridge, running to «thee ¢ Company on Sixth street. in the National Hote! Buuding, afew doors from Pennsylvania avenue, and to the Balti- more Depot in time for the cers. For Alexandria the omnibuses will leave the of fice of the Company at 74s. 9X, Hy a. m., and at 1%. 3% and 50’clock, p. m., counecting with the cars atthe Badge. Light articles or bundles will be forwarded be- tween Alexandria and Washington from the office Ineither ptace. Heavy freight will be transported over the road, if delivered at the Depot in Alexandria. or at the Lone Bridge. . d i8- JAMES 8S. FRENCH, President. d2w Ee acca wn Iaainnicttvan aera *RESH GROCERIES F ~ F Rin. OR THE HOLI The subscriber offers for sale. chi for cash. a fine axsortment of first quality MERCHANDISE 0 wit: 2 bbis. Nantz Cur ants 1 boxes Layer Raisins ») do fresh Pron 20 kits Potomac Family Shad 20 bbis. new Mackerei Se kitts Virgina Lard # boxes English 4) casks Scot: 3 do Lon 1% dozen Lev. Ww nik Spanish Cigars 2) dozen assorted Wines avd Brandies 10 do Sovtch Malt Whiscey 1 do Irish Do. With a general assortment of fine Groceries, at ie qonene of 12th and B streets north, near the ‘anal. Country orders pucetually attended to. * teat JONAS P. LEVY. STEAM MACHINERY FOR SCREW PRO Se PELLSER SLOOP_OF- WA, Navy DEPARTMENT, lecember 16, 1257 SkaLep PRorosazs, endorsed “ Propusais for team Machinery for Screw + ropeller Sloop-of war,” willbe reogived at this Department until 3 o'clock, the 2th of January, 1858, for the complete construction of the steam machinery and append 63, And placing it on board a screw propeller ship- Fa building in the United States navy yard at joston. ‘The effers must be fora specific sum for putti the whole in successful operation ; must include a) patent fees for any arrangements that ma: pro- posed ; state the time in which the work wil be completed, and wag ewe ope by the usual guar antee required by iaw. ‘The name of the estal-ieh- meat ia Which the work is to be executed must be stated. The details of the design and ment of the machinery will be left with the party whose pro- Position may he aecepted as combining the greatest number of advantages, keepin, of construction, readiness of necens for adjust- ment wo in operation. and not be:ng subject to de- rangeMent in the working parts + it being the object of the Department to obtain the most speed power with the most economical consumption ol ucl,and the greatest stowage of coal which the space availabie for that purpose will admit, The boilers to bé of iron, with teiescopie smoke- pipe, which inust be pinced nt the greatert practi ble distance from the mainmast ; the propeller, with the connexions for hoisting, to be of composition ; in view simp!icity the machinery for hoisting, for pum us for veutilating, and appurtenances of afl kinds necessa- ry for the perfect working of the whole to be of the most approved kinds. The conl-bunkers, shaft - sage, two sthwarts! iron bulkheads, a disi Ring Apparatus for fresh water from which can be not less than 800 gallons per day; all the tools and Sartionte. pieces necessary ane satisfactory for an efficient cruising steam ship-of-war must be m a the froposition, and a list of them must be urmished. ‘The wood and carpenter work (except the beri: out the dead wood for the shaft) necessary to aaingt the vessel for the reception of the mac » boil- ers, and appendage: ll be provided at the expense ofthe Navy Department, and it will permit the use of such facilities as it may have for hoisting the hea vy 5 inery on 5 For the acoommoration of the entire steam ma- chinery the fuel there will be allowed in the bod of the ship the entire xpace under the berth deck, commenc.ng at 20 feet absft the main-mast, aad thence extending forward a distance of 56 feet. Within this space it is expected to carry coal for 11 days futl steaming, the datly consum; tion of which the bidder will state in his specifications ; and the Weight of the machinery, water in boilera, shaft, propeller, and appendages, with the tools and work, muat not exceed 3™ t ‘The distanoe from the aft to the aft side of 95 feet. and the n ‘een the forward the after stern-post will be7 feet; the depth fi the lead water-line to the top of the keel under propelier wit! be 1422 feet. = Steam-euzine minulacturers who desire to bid evn obtain a copy of the = of the vexsel uson ication to the department. T posal must be gccompanied by full fi- cation general drawipgs, having the of the centre of gravity of the machinery, boilers, &c., marked on t! 3 giving also the capacity of the steam cy | rs and area of foot deheory walvee, and of air pump and outboard lelivering valves, space for steam above the water-line in boilers, the fire and Fe surface; also the diameter. pitch, sur- free. kind of propelier.and other prin that comparisons can readily be made. There w also be given the estumate of the weight of engines, er, bunkers, appendages, tools, and spare one of 2,240 pounds. @ terms of payment will be that when fourth of the materials and Isbor provided contract shall have been completed to the tiem of the Departreent, there will je A nay ~ ment of one fifth part of the ole amount of the contract ; when one-half the work shall in like completed there wiil hea further payment hs rae tacos fourths ioe. mk shal a further payment of one-fifth; hall have been completed, and have » then a further ship il have of three By one- in the satisine- made a — of one Performed satieinctority at tos: fer she bere then the remaining sam “ tgotive weet manchip or materials wil bent thoes: i ° ¥ or osdiicsal ofr baccarat "0 staied aaeake FOUSES.. B- NOTICE—FRESH VENISON, ee eater s, | QUEER Reema American Hook and Ladder Co. No 2. The AMERICAN HOOK AND LADDER Co. oo ven ont DAY 18ST, at Pe- The ohare plbdiced thetnesives to make this one of the most agreeable entertainments of Uivithers” Celebrited Band has been enenged [> Tienes UNE pdm | +admittiag 8 gevtieman ex—to be ob ta) rom any one of the mem Moh tes Pesmeaty aarone aie Ho iene bciacecn lich and T2rh ate Dream, or the Freaks of Quces Mab, written expressly for her by Samuei Lover, the celebrated author, and . formed by her to crowded homses, for the Iast ix years, in Earope, New York, and Philaceiphas. d e-3t SSEMBLY ROOMS. MISS JULIANA MAY Respectfully announces that her Concert, which wes unavoidably postponed, will positively take piace vn TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, December 22. Being itively her Inst appearance in Warhing ‘ “ton Srovieus to uer écpartnce forthe Sowk) On which occasion she will be assisted by SIGSOR TIBERINL, the Calebrated Tenor. SIGNOR_ RODOLPHOSEN. Baritone, Mr. HARRY SANDERSON. the favorite Pinnist . Tickets @1 each; sents secured without ext 1 re. mneert to. commenceat to'cloak. a 17-tf TH WASHINGTON THEATRE. Lesser - conse. WW. TART. (also Lessee of Waflack’s Theatre, New York.) Mr. STUART begs to anvonroe that the butldine know as Carusi’s Saloon is now underguing altern ation to transform it into A Savi anp Evecant Tea ree. Cont have been m de with and the theatre ath Casomireced by Me Dore.» f this city. after a design furnished ty Mr. Bow wit. The first per formance will tnke plroe on Curistmas Day. ‘The season will consist ofsixteen weeks, compri sing pet ormances of the highest c ase. Tue wbscribers are kindly requested to pay their sul ‘iptions to Messrs. Rigrs & Co . bankers. The PF of the orebestee wi poond private bokes seen atthe Theatre on Moniay next. mae (Unwn & Intel.) we. STUART. MIRS£! GRAND BALL OF THE SEASON GRAND FIREMENS’ AND CITIZENS’ BALL. The VIGILANT FIRE COMPANY.«fG town, D. U., beg leave to announce to ther friends he public generally, that they wi! give therr 3 mth Annual Bail at Forrest Hal =_enoas Bye e Com, of the best Balls of No hats or caps will be allowed im the room, ex cept those worn by Firemen. pNogntoxteated persons will be admitted in the oom. A strong Poliee force will be in attendance to pre serve strict order. : pper an Refreshments will be furnished by an expernien: caterer ‘Soott's Celebrated Cotillion Band has been engaced for the occasion. Lippe ONE DOLLAR, admitting « Gentioman es. z-ment on the Part ¥ thy Citizens. Cc ford. A. L. Vesrb HW. Biant Jas. A. Magrader. Eeq 'Fsq., _ Gil. Vanderwerken, Esq., Bladen Forrest. Esq. Manacement om the Part of the Company. Hon. H Addison, Kob: Ould, Fear. Haugh Caperton, Han.C. Addison, John Scott, Jno. Shackelford, Lem’|, Brown, Henry O. Reaver, Geo. Collins, ino T. Findly, Joho W_ Gress, $ Koonts. John J. MeQuilian, Jno. Thecker, vseph Koouts. d io- WANTS. =r ANTED—RBy a respectable young Woman. a SITUATION as Nurse or Chambermnid, For reference inquire at 322 H street, corner of Ver mont avenue. m ASPLDERLY LADY WISHING 4 SITUA- TION as Housekeeper in a small tamuis procure one . wil © references 255 Pa. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House, “t wo WW ANTE ME DIA TELY—A forninhed HOUS ith five or «ix chambere, ond dining room. Apply to No. 16] Browns WARXTED- To. bus or BRICK HOUSE, with mf ee Price not to ex B40; not over . rompt pay may beexpected Ad orees 8. b. H., Star Ofhee. @ 18-3” Wanrtev ow, Ladies, is the time to give Freeman a call, and purchase at jenst one (ni: of those fine thick soled Gaiters for $1; Beri d Do. $1.9 Moroceo Boot- #1; Heeled thick-soled Moroceo and Kil Walking Sandals and Overshoes 6.4 $2.25. Misses” Heeled Gaiters TS cents to $1. Rubbers 42 cents. dig2t* 522 Pa rent, @ med modern impre: Do. £1: Shoes =); ete; Rub'er DAN. Fark avenue. bet. 2d and WANTED. —tThe advertiser ne invested in x PAYIne Mercrntile business in this city $0.00, 4898 4 partner with» cach capital ef $5.10, ehird interest.) Profits (by actual ex: mi 13 \ percent. References givenand required. nate Addr as~slerchandise” st Star Office. d ls--w V ANTED TO HIRE.—A good. second ba: one horse, endiess Chain Power months, or f wil purchase, if pric at Georgetown | vst Othe. sust _ a W, and attentive Cook and Wat th. Apply, wit ation lth street east and Pa. ay NO 5 at about 4 o'eluc A 16- DOLL + RS, for three or five venrs. for security will be x ven im Reni Extate situnt Venn avenne, between 8th and iWihsis. Ingur *t thie offi aia Lor GENERAL at No. 519 C street, between 6th and Todd's Hat Store, sud opposite Bank of Wasting ton, requests the citizens of Was! fon te ce him encouragement The subscriber's object ix‘ seaure good servants te f citiz ne, mad te fird suitable places for Servants who come well recon- mended. Soch as tre employment, and such are in need of proper Servants, shvuld give me sca AS noon AK Convenient. d7-Im* JEROME GILTISS. ANTED TU HIRE. years, secured on acres .by adeed of tru terest paid anuua ly. one Wishing to uw that way, will please address J. B.S, Bex *5, Washington city, xtating when and where an vitor mind pcre Interest paid semiannually i! ferr 7-0 _and next to est in LOST AND FOUND. N&QTICK,—iVas committed to the jail of Princes George’« County, Mary'xnd, on Saturday the 5th day of December, eieteen iundred and &* Srunaway negro boy, who calls NIBL. He is abont twenty y cars rather likely, He had on, whem suit of commen kerse:, such a< by servants. He says he beionzs | Eaq.. of St. Mary's Count: ‘any, of the above described negro '* fi Preve pr vy. pay otherwise he wil! he mitted. usually worn Chandler Shr: discharged acourding to inw. ‘dis st JOON W. WEBSTER, Sherif O THE BLIC. fully notifies the p the collection of Accoun With promptness and fidelity. now in his band will be closed up withe rose returns made. May be seen at Capt. "s office, and accounts may be ieft wi h for var Pe A. E. L. KEBSE TRS8 AR cs uA ZINE FOR J 4N ton’s bookstore. Single rumbers for sale, or su! ‘he undersigned respr ye that he will attend HARPER'S MAG4ZIN script ken for t! se yper. Rebsori receiv publishe ' delivered to any par: or sent per all parts of Apply to 8. SAIL Book it, Odeon Building. d17-3t eotner 4h st and ta ay HRISTMAS PRESENTS. Cen Caute SS — just rece ed ions to ir st +. ORPRCIN! 5 desiened for the holidays. SOS" SPRY Persons in search of novelties mre invited to ¢x amine their assortment, which wil! be found ™ every possible variety of goods in their line. ‘ M.W. GALT & BRO. Jeweliers, 24 Pa ay., bet. 9h aud 10th sts. _aitst ; INE SHIRTS.—Twenty- quality SHIRTS. FR stitched ered by hand, with or with S. L. BANDEL, 417 St SS south side Pa av., bet 4% & 6th sis. DP¥ 60008 81188 SEs y paices c . To close out tius season. vies Ww selling off large a a ed stock of Rich Fancy Dreas Coods and. General Staple e, — less than Prices, t We ticles. with many others CULLEY & SEARS, sm 7 street. di7-d2w tm Fae a