Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1857, Page 2

_EVENING ‘STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY. 1 ; | a Rdvertisements should be sent in by 12 o'clock m.; otherwise they may not ap- pear til the next day. THE WEEKLY STAR. Our weekly paper is a large double sheet, of beautiful typography, and the cheapest paper of its class in the Southern States. It contains the Jatest and most piquant Washington gossip, all the current general and political news of the week. spicy personal paragraphs. choice literary selections. editorials, correspondence, etc., ete. It is furnished to subscribers at the low rate of $1:25 per annum ; single numbers 3 cents. en SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union is to-day devoted to the publica- tion of reports, Congressional proceedings, and news; and the Jnte//:encer is also altogether @ newspaper to-day ee eee WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tax Masiresto.—sSivee penning our brief article published yesterday, of the tenor of Governor Walker's curious pronunciamento, we have taken occasion to give it another and careful reading. The most striking impres- sion it has made on us is the fact that it proves the truth of the adage that when men get bit- ten with the Presidential mania, they immedi- ately go crazy over the notion of the import- ance of their own individual cpinions and views. No perfectly sane man of any party can study his manifesto who knows the details of his course in Kansas, without coming to the conclusion that the principle on which he acted was, that tho risk of civil war and every other public calamity dire, were mere bagatelles, compared with the matter of preserving his in- dividual consistency. He tells the world, in effect, that the Constitution of the United States itself is unconstitutional ; insomuch as it was net submitted to a popular vote before its adop- tion; and that every State constitution put in operation without being previously so submit- ted, is in flagrant violation of fundamental national law, and therefore unconstitutional. And, indeed, that all law in this country is illegal, because he disputes the legality of everything of the sort that may not have been submitted to a popular vote before going into operation. Though not his words. these are but legitimate deductions from his premises and arguments; the former being squared with quixotic nicety with an old speech of his deliy- ered im 1836. his never-to-be-forgotten Texa: letter, his Kansas Inaugural, and different Kansas addresses, the positions of which he evidently regarded as being more important to be kept in view in his administration of the affairs of the Territory, then the instructions of the President. the pith of which was that he should interfere neither for nor against élavery. No one can realize the intensity of his prog- matical self-importance without reading his references to his tormer speeches, letters, &c.. which he evidently regards a+ higher authority in the science of Government, than aught else. In his intense exertions to prove that he has been consistent with bis record made years ago, he overlovks the fi ion of gross inconsistency with his positions in the Territory before making up his mind that the pledges of his so oft-referred-to inzugural, made it his duty to turn Topeka-ite when he found that he could not dictate to the Lecompton Convention in all things. It will be remembered that he found no fault whatever with the apportion ment for the Convention or the manner in which its members were chosen—saw no uncon- Stitutionality. irregularity or outra:e of popu- lar sovereignty in anything connected with the Convention—sufficient to justify him in uttering a word of disapprobation, until it declined to make good his personal pledges to the Topeka ites. one of which justified rebellion in QM ing to join the people—r. ¢. the Abolitionis making a revolution in case what he deemed the proper course for the Convention to pursue Wae not acquiesced in by that body. But our hmits will not permit us to criticise his extraordinary pronunciamento further to- day. so full of new readings of the theory of sovereignty, and absolute plump and entire de- nials of the legality of delegated authority in any case whatever. as itix: as well asof egutism to the extent of urging that for the Convention to refuse to carry out the doctrines of his record frem “56 to the date of bis appointment to govern Kansas, was enfficient to justify him in scouting the letter and spirit of his instructions not to interfere fur or against slavery, or, in- deed, to shape the will of the people of Kansas on any point upon which, under tho provisions of the Kansas-Nebraska act it was their prov- ince alone to decide primarily or through theso to whom they delegated the necessary authority. Verily vernor Robt. J. Walke: indeed sorely afflicted with the * big head” just now. Tare Key to tae Fittsvsters’ Scppex De- pantcre —We have every reason to believe. from private information in which we confide. that the following, from the New York Times, embraces much truth « The - wise who know Profess to explain the My+(erloms conduct of certain persons in authori- ty in regard to the * Walker expedition,’ by Prog- hesticatipg the speedy annibilation of that dis- tinsuisbed Crotral American Romulus. It seems he is not to be considered a Romulus at all, but rather a Remus. whese ‘vaulting ambition bas overleaped itself? The secret - Junta’ to whom the rangement of the Nicara business was co! daud of whic Mr. Soule wax a leading member, being couvinced, it is said, that Walker's capacity asa military feeder was more than questionable, made up their minds that the warlike interests of the new adventure must be confided, not to him but to General Henningsen. This arrangement was by no means palatable to the « President of aragua,” who has acivilian’s passion for tac- Hes and maneuvres. He, therefore, pretended to acquiesce in the 2 y slipped on board and set be serprise of nobedy more than of the unta’ aforesaid. and to the chagrin of nobod: more than of Geo~ra! Henningsen” . “OF commse he expects that he will in the step to which be bas now con mitted the fortunes of the “reyenerating -inb,"* but the atti. tude of President Buchanan, and the delayed de. partare ef Gen. Henvingsen, with the Presence or that gentleman in Washington, whtle they countenance the shape in which the story of the plot reaches us, aflurd reasonable ground for doubUing whetber the aspuing ‘Tennesseean has not really transgressed the fatal limits of hi« destiny ~ The qu isa “very pretty one as it stands," and its possible issues are of a gravity Which entitie Mt to the watchful attention of the pabi It is certain that’ Walker «fleeied bis landing with a force of hardly more than two handred men. «ll told—a hundred and fifty under his wumediate command, aud fifty uuder the com- mand of Col. Frank Anderson, at the niouth of the Colorads., and that their stuck of grovisiams landed from the Fashion was more than sufficient to sustain his sinall foree, *” totally inadequate to active operations azainst either Nicaragua or Costa Riea— Jess against both combined haps a fortnight : It is also certain that Commodore Pauld- ing, on the part of this Goverument, fired with indignation at the failure of the Cap- tain of the Saratoga to carry out the spirit lett Aspiovall with bis be sustained Bet much for more than. per- of hie instructions flaz ship. the W Instant be beard of Walker Leing at that pert dt that the British comomander on the station did the. same thing. Though ro- " concert, their Purpose ig identical—ty Prevent the lapding of recruits og succor for acti | ders concerning tbush, fur Sau Juaw, on the | of any kind. -It is-ctill farther certain that the moment the Government at is point received information of the departure of Walker and his followers, with hostile inten- tions against a nation with whom we have a treaty of peace, amity and_protection, orders were issued which must effectually block his game. He cannot get twenty reernits hereafter from the United States, armed, equipped, and banded together. Thus he must surely be com- pelled to play over at San Juan, if not sooner taken and hung by the Nicaraguans or Costa Ricans, the ro/¢ of Col. Kinney. Navat Courts or Ixquirr.—Bofore Court No. lL. to-day, Commodore Reed was examined in Government behalf in the case of ex-Com- mander Lecompt. Court No. 2 was waiting for testimony in the case cf Cemmander Johnston. His defence is to be read on Monday, at 11 a. m. Before Court No. 3, thismorning, the defence of Commander Chauncey was read by his at- torney, Mr. Phillips, aud the defence of ex- Captain Levy was being read by B. F Butler, Esq., of New York. The Naval Courts are now about finishing their protracted labors, and expect to be through in the early part of next week. Tue Treasury Note Law.—It is very clear from yesterday's proceedings of the Senate, and their determination to meet to-day, that the majority do not intend to adjourn to-day with- out having passed the Treasury note bill, which bids fair to become a law ere Congress adjourns over, according to custom, fur the Christmas holidays AsotHex DisrvTant FOR THE HONOR OF BE- ixq Senator Dovaras’s Fig Leaper.—The Towanda (Pa.) Reporter, the special organ of the Hon. Galusha A. Grow, insists that Senator Douglas in his late memorable speech, merely argues in favor of the correctness of the posi- tions of the speech of that gentleman (Mr. G.) delivered on the 4th of March, 1856. This claim means that the Republicans regard Son- ator Douglas as having mounted upon their platform. Tur Resronse.—We have every reason now to believe, that if but by way of preventing the political opponents of the Democracy from ar- ga‘ng that the Administration cannot success- fully reply to the manifesto of Gov. Walker, he will, perhaps, to-day receive an appropriate response to his missive from the Secretary of State. Tur Weatarr —The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about 8 o'clock a. m.: Decemner 19, 1857 New York, N.Y. «clear, pleasant Philadelphia, Pa. + clear, pleasant Baltimore, Mé +-clear, pleasant. Washington. D.C clear, pleasant. Richmond, ¥ clear, pleasant. Petersburg, V2. r, pleasant. Wilming clear, cool. Columbia, > Charleston. S Augusta Savenn: Maron. Ga, Columbus, ¢ Mont Lower Py Cum cloudy. cool Smithsonian. 30.272 the Smithsonian tower, min- ast night, 45°. ——— ~s+e-— The Walker F sters Report Progress, The New Orleans Picayune of December 13th gives a letter froma correspondent who went out with the Walker filibusters, and who furnishes a narrative of their proceedings thus far. Having described varions mishaps encountered in getting away from New Osleans and into Mobile bay, he says * After vetting under way, there was, fortu- nately. uo more lets or hindrances. The revense eutter having spoken the Fashion as she came » the bay, the day previous, was content to let F pass ¢ he rnotice. [tw * with q have mode but slight difference had the re officers boarded the Fashion, a we all in shipshape. barring the The cutter paswed up the bay as the Fashion passed ont. As soon asthe steamer was i nd bevond the Government twas formed. composed of four companies, in forty-three men each. rank a sary and Lieut. S$. T. Tueker, ¢ utire force is about two hundred may be considered rather small to ef ing upon a hostile Dut it ts me iable, Leing mostly good L determined men, than twice the number would be who had oniy been led to join the expedition underexcitement. And if Gen. Walker succeeds in seizing: any of the river boats. the first intellizence you receive of his operations will be that he has opened the fiver to the lake? ‘The tiller of the Fashion broke on of the 2st a ous situati running in sight of Punta Areuas a mustake, and they immediately changed their course and run duwn the shore to the mouth of the Coloreda, a branch the San Juan, where forty-tive men were land e}.and sent up to mtercept the river boats, if any d chance to be at Greytown and al- t-mpt to escape, on seeing the steamer entering that port. ™ ae then ran for Greytown, as heretofore ate “On the evening of the 26th, a small party came down from the command up the river, after pr ions They report that they were twenty-three hours iu rowing up the Colorada the r falling in torrents most of the time They took possession, oF rather position on Leefe’s, formerly Kitkland’s Island, which gave them entire control of the river. At the mouth of the Colorado Col. Anderson took five native prisoners, and used them as pilots in going up This party returned on the 27th, taking with supplies for the conunand for twelve days The writer adds : “At present it is dificnit to say when we shall leave here. That will depend upon the arrival of Gen. Henningsen. We have no boats to ax- cend the river with, except row boats. To at tempt to ascend with any number of men, will be a tedious afftir. At present we have no ar- tillery, The zuns left with Scott are under the Protection of the Saratoza’s guns; cons nently we shall be unable to attempt taking Castilla until we get artillery Another correspondent writing to the Picayune from Aspinwali, Dec. 4, ways: “The U.S steam frigate Wabash, at this port, by request of Captain Chatard, went down to Greytown yesterday. Paniding appeared somewhat chagrined Walker had landed so easily; but I doubt if il stop any vessel coming into Greytown ith “immigrants,” if her papers are found to be all right “About half an hoor after the Wabash «ailed. a messenger arrived fromthe U.S steamer Ful- ton, now at Chiriqui Lagoon, with despatches for the Commodore The line-of-battle steamship Brunswick sailed this even about 6 o'clock for Greytown “The Fashion will coal here to-morrow, and will sail here in a few days for New Orleans or Mobile.’ A correspondent of the Charleston, 8 C., Cou- rier, writing from on board the U.S. ship Sara- toga. ways: “We ace laying here watching Gen. Walker's Movements, with a spring upon our cable, #0 vuns can be brought to bear on auy of {s that may attempt to enter the harbor that © Chatard has no positive or- Valker, but will act according This land- to discretion ————_—_—_—_____ Horst, Berved —The Exchange Hotel, at Predeticksborg, Ver, was destroyed by fire on Phor-day night — A Fowt Joxe—The following connndmm lately took the prize at a poultry show What reason have we for believing that chick- ens have no future state? Auswer—Because they have their m-cks treirled in this U7" There will be at least xeven editors in the nnsytvania Legislature. There are 3480 Methodists in California, of WLom M0) are ministers ~ tis tated that Me Douglas has ordered tweaty (Lourand copies of bis speech, and the nS Cae Wundred thoussad copier {7 Aventerprising Keiton, in Loudon, named Ceott. following the ead of Bacnum, bas offered FIV for Nowa his sword and clothes je A public meeting was held at Belleville, HL. a few days since, at which it was resolved that 40,000 mounted volunteers should at once be called for to fxbt the Mormons. ~~ CONGRESSIONAT. Thirty-fifth Congress—First Sessi In THE SENATE, yesterday, after the Star went to press, the sense the Treasury Note Bill wag continued by Mr. Gunter for it, and Messrs. Ses Bell and CBttenden for a National in its stead = ‘They adjourned atalate hour without taking the question. In tHe Wovss, Mr. Clingman modified his pending proposition, so that it read as follows : Resolved, That the accounts and conduct of Witliam Callum, late Clerk of the House of Rep- resentatives, be referred to a select committee of five, with instructions to inquire into the various items of his accounts, and report thereon at any time, and shall have power to send for persons and papers, and that they likewise have authority to look into’the accounts and conduct of any pre- vious clerk, and report thereon at such time 2s they may think proper. As modified, the said resolution was shortly afterwards adopted. Mr. Jones, of Pa. reported from the Ways and Means Committee, a bill to authorize ihe issue of ‘Treasury notes, the annnal Indian and Consular and Diplomatic a; propriation bills ; which were severally committed. Mr. Harris. of Il.; presented the memorial of Mr. Vallandingham, contesting the seat of the Hon. 1. D. Campbell, of Ohio; referred and ordered to be printed. Mr. Quitman reported from that committee a Tesolution authorizing the employment of a clerk by the Military Affairs Committee. Mr. Washburne, of ILL, moved to amend it as also to authorize the einployment of clerks by the Committees on Elections, Foreign A ftairs, Naval Affairs, Judiciary, ‘Territories, Commerce and Post Office and Post Roads; amendment not agreed to, and the original resolution lost. Mr. Faulkner moved to take up a communica- tion from the Secretary of War in relation to a clerical error in enrolling the last army uppropri- ation act; not agreed to. The House then went into a Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr. Phelps in the chair,)and the Treasury note bill being taken up, was debated by Messrs. Jones of Pennsylva- nia, Houston, Campbell of Ohio, Banks, Ritchie, Grow and Letcher ere the Committee rose. Mr. Keitt, froin that Committee, reported reso- lution to allow the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee a clerk. Mr. Florence moved to amend {t so as to allow one also te the Committee on Invalid Pensions ; amendment and resolution lost. Me Smith, of Virginia, from the select com- mittee to examine into the cost, &c., of the pub- lic printing, reported the following, resolution ; which was agreed to: Resolved. That the select committee of seven to “inquire into the laws in relation to the print- ing for the House of Representatives, the prices paid therefor, and the duties of the public prin- ter, and to report upon such changes or iu ments therein as they may deem advisable,” be alxo directed to inquire into the prices paid for the binding of Congress and the laws regulating the same, and that they be also directed to make the same ingniries into the prices paid for en- graving and paper for the printing of Congress, and also for the publication, binding, &c , of the Congressional Glove. and that the said com- mittee be directed to report in the manner poin the Honse of Dee. 9 Mr Banks introdaced a bill to author! people of Kansas to form a State vonstitutic referred. Mr. Taylor, of New York, introduced a join resolution amendatory of an act entitled © 4 to regulate the compensation of members of Co gies,” approved August It, 1556. by which th members would receive e first of the session their mileage and compe uu due at the rate of S250 per month; which was adopted Shortly afterwards the House adjourned all these snbjects out by the resolution of 57. Proceedings of To-day. In THE Senate, to-day, immediately afterthey came together, the Treasury note bill was taken up, and Mr. Wilson addressed the Senate at length against some of its provisions ourse of his speech there occurred a bate between Mr. Hunter, for the bill ported by him from the Finance Committee, and Me. Wil Mr. Fessenden, Mr Benjamin aad others, ere the Star went to press Ix tne Hors, after the reading of the jour- nal. Mr. Jones, of Yeun , moved to go into Com- mittee of the Wholeon the State of the Union ; not agreod to. ‘The committees being called for reports. Mr Yade. from the Military Affairs Comunittee, re- ed a bill for the relief of Joun Hamilton; rred Tie question then arose on Mr. Bennett's pend- ing resolution for a select committee of nine to consider and report on ail propositions coming to the House concerning the Pacific railroad. ‘The yeas and nays being ordered on the pend- tien to lay it on the table, it was not laid Ww ennett to withdraw P previous question to eran amendment to his resoly- eelined. oved to recous'der the vote by used to lay the resolution on tion. but Mr. Mr Ilaghes whieh the House the table Mi. Washburne. of [li . moved to lay that mo tion on the table ; not laid on the table—yeas 95, hays 107 i. Honse then w into Committee (Mr. Phetps in the T.) Whetein the Treasury Note Bill being taken up, Mr. Sones. of Pa .addressrd the Hou ation of it and in favor of its euactme ~~ - PERSONAL -+-- Commodore Mervine, U.S. N , ix at Kink- words Hien. J. A. Stewart and fam Ma , are at Willards * franistan, i by Mr. PLT m, near Bridgeport, Conn. ‘some eight ars since. Was totally destroved by fire at if jock last nigbt. 1tix not known how the fire bnt it issupposed to have been cansed Telessnews of worktmen who were en- gaged in repairing and reiting the buildin. Mr. Barnum was tn the city at the time, and only received intelligence of the disaster this moin- ing. Be left for Bride © Tranistan’’ w st was considerably over SM furniture was 220,000) Tire - nad farniture were held by the morte: es. Into whose ha i the rest of Mr. Barnum’s property, at the time of his failure. He was making arrangements to re- occupy the premier. and had employed foree of workmen in retitting. ‘Phe furn removed to this city two years ayo, but about half bad been returned when the fire occurred, and on this there was a smal! insurance of $1,000 During his former oceupancy of the pl Bern kept the house insured for $60,000). the furniture for $10,000. fie intended to return to it as a place of residence in a short time, but is now uncertain whether he will rebuild or not The loss is a heavy biow to him, but he bears the infliction of this new trouble with his customary eqnanimity.— New York Times. 5" PROF. FOWLER LECTURES SAB- UF BATH EVENING, at Temperance Halton a and Man’s Morai Nature. Free. it f DR. POPE, | Homeopathic Paysician and Surge je Menow or Chrin Buildings, No. 376 H north aide, between 13th and lath ate. 19 eodm KELIGIOUS NOTICE—The Church of F Cod will meet three tines to-morrow in the German Hall. lith street, north of F, at 11. 3 and 7 weloek, ifthe Lord will, All sincere inquirers afisr truth are invited to attend. Tha REV. JO merly of Ge Presbyterian Chure! od ‘cinperance. He HC. STILES, D. b., for ria, will preach in the First bh. (Rev. Dr. Sunderland’s,) at ‘ock.n.m In the N ith street Presbyterian ‘4p. m. And atthe + Carothers’) at 7X r. it dr. Simi Assembly's Chureh (Rev. M m. TTENTION, UARDS—A veeting of the oid members and all those ble to their new orsanization and their eleo- f new officers wili be held at the Vulean 86, SiO Pegesyivayin avenne, Monday evening sat Teoa.clock. Every member rs requested to Attend, ax business of importance will come before the meeting. d19-2t* ies MATRIMONY REPEA —Profewsor “OWLER, at the speemml sequest of his andi- 6 his lecture 20Vve, Selection, Court- mperance Hall. MON ch closing with pul. tx; Rentiewan and two truths to be prem stant te all ages and ba ftom of eb Avenue SOODNEWS ‘his winter and next er will not be hard, x3 the two pust have his is the ast winter moon, 12 aud 13days nearer the line of the sun thau she is time fast year, the first moou in the New Year's Aimanie; the spring weather will setin at the last of that moon; the moon will be twelve dys nearer the west side of the sun to the south; the moon will cnange on the !2th of April on the south side of the sun; that wili being her twelve days nenrerthe sun than she was this time last yea ths to the south for sum: she will change to the west e sun for winter. 8. NUGENT, Moen Man. COLLECTOR’S OFFICE, Crev Hane. November 5, 1857. Notice ushereby qiveu to ali persons whohave not pat © Taxes the present year, and toe all who rears for previous yenre, thatat the expira- tion of wi xty days from this date: or as soon theteal- ter as the advertisement be prepxred. all propér ty on which the toxes may 1 vertined and rold for the taxes, as the iaw enjoins. ‘Those who do not wish to be put to the heary ex- papeh ptondant on the advertisement and sale-are requested to pay 1m season. me JAS. F. HALIDAY, n6-egtJan5 * Collector, sered for sale, by tht TPR CER riage he patent Nes 1 a i absence, snd re- suimed the Dreg baslases st migold sand, commer of ne New York avenue and 15th a! » Where he was so liberally patronized for the Inst ten years, and that he bas greatly improved 1t - interior, and fitted it out with a complete’ and entire new ‘stock of every thingan the merygane limo, al! of which se ‘«Teat cari NCOs, eS 2 o be fame where, to t te 10g ¢ e willgive strict personal = will c . ie to ‘ ne nig whole business. He has alsondde ree 2 somin-s fen Se and Toilet Articies, and every thivg in the faney line that is usually kept ina first class Drag Store, and having no rent or debts to pay be gunrantees to sell as low as simular goods ean be bought atany retai! establishment sonth of New Vork. da 19-2w ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ¢ Men’s Christian Asseciation, for the mflicers, will be held on Monday evening, the zist pee mber Healin sod = sae The members r cl yited. Si a T. MORSELL,, See's. SSONIC—The members of Hiram Lodge, i o. 1, are notified that a resular meet- ing willbe held at their Hall on 19th street, between Hand | streets, on this (Friday) evening. Pec 18th, at 7o’clock. Every momber is requested to attend, as the annual election of officers will be held. |} ed to be SY oeder Ganesan order of the act- toe Wo te" 1° be Reon aT We DIETZ. dis Secretary. CAPITOL HILL M. FE. CHURCH.—The Ladies of the Capito! Hill M. E. Chureh re- ctfully announce that they have commenced ho'ding a FESTIVAL in Columbia Hall, New Jer- sey avenue, south of the Ci |, at 7 o'clock p,m., and continue during this and next week. The preparations are such as will render the Festival the most pleasant that tney have yet held. Oysters and Hot Cotiee and Confectionery of every kind will be, served up in such A manner as to please the taste of anepicure. Fancy Articles of every varicty, suit- able for Christmas Presents; together with others of auseful ag well as an ornamental character in abundance. As the proceeds of this Festival are to be applied to the finishing ofa church that has ac- complished much geod aud that is still carrying on neble work, it is pareeatly hoped and confidently ex pected that the friends of the church and the public. who have heretotore been so kind and liberal. will avain extend tbat patronage which has always been cemgtuly received, acknowledged, and Hee red. ASSESSORS’ NOTICE.—The voters of (KZ the several! wards wiil please take notice that the esors will attend at the places designated below from 10 0’ clock to o'e day. except Sunday and L rom the lot] tothe 3'st of this month, inclusive, for the purpose of revising and eorreoting the poll lists: First \Ward—Samuol Redfern’s, corner of Penn- syivania avenue and Ningteeuth street, Second Ward—George T. Stewart's, corner of 12th and H streets, Third Ward—J. M. Downing’s, L street, betwsen 7th and ath street ty Hall. Ward—R. F. Dyer’s, New Jersey avenue, streets south. x Ward-—"dward Wayson'’s, E street, be- tween Sth and Mh streets, Seventh Ward—Jobu I. Bird, corner of 7th street and Maryinndavenue,2bove O. Bosweli’s drug stor, d ICK CREAM, of tho purest Cream, at $1.50 Water lees, Cakes of very, va- : Jelliox, Charlotte de Russe, Blanc Pies of various kinds; and everything nice fectionery line, at the PHILADELPHIA AM STORE, corner 12th and F sirvets, D™ R. FINLEY HUN r DENTIST, No 310 Pennsylvani <=) Will porfo mall operations belonging toh wrcinanie nat hus old established office, as above, iW UPERK & MEDICAPED GIN.—Just _re- D ved, avcases of the eelehrated J ondon Cor- dia! Gin and Lavigorating Cerdia forsale by JONAS P. LEVY, No, 554 12th street, corner of B street north. Gro ceries and Liquors d Ciristas rR st / Paper Dolis, Dresses. and Fnrminre; Freach. German, China and. ver ‘Toys; Misses’ and Ladiex’ Walking and Opera Hoods; Dress Caps at 44, 5,75 and A7%@ cents, ete.; Straw and Silk Muil- livery, Ribands and Flowers, India Rubber, Cl: th, Shell and Wool, Gents. country kuitt Hose, with ail kinds of Hosiery, Gloves and Fancy Goods. st SHEDD'S New Store, 52 11th street. d19-3t {Intel} ICKLED OYSTERS! 1 am now pntting up a superor articleof Pickled OYSTERS. wold by the quart or gailon, dust received, 2.44) SWEE! A VANA ORANG 10 hees Malinga GRAPES, in. god or- dor All kindsof COOKING FRUITS, WINES and BRANDIFS ee, SAM'L T. DRURY, it corner Pa avenne and lath street. A CHRISTMAS PRE . . 4AT SCHAFFIELD'S COD IONERY No. 338 6th street, by cen Gand H streets. ala assortment of Favey Boxes, Cornetts, Bon Bot French Me and Figs. Preserves, Jellies, Fruits, Cupids.and Caka Or ents. A large assortment ome Ornomented, Pound, Fruit, Lady's, Sponge and Faney Cakes,mad+of the best mate- rials. which [ will sell ai! at the lowest prices. Come and rive mea call, and save money. It* WwW . COHN, HOLE: ALERix FANCY GOODS op remove from 466 F street to $22 C street, be roth and 7th streets, near the Bank of Wash- ington: now on lands full araertment of all kinds vO'TIONS, and a lot of whieh T bought at aue- Cluldren’s Worsted Hoxe for 73 cents per dozen, d19-lw Ew GREEN'S 4 E. Gaees keeps and varied nes CABINET FACTORY, astintiy ou hand a large, t of CABINET FUR- NITURE,s Hedsteads, Burcaus, Wardrobes, FE Partorand Diu Chatre, of every Hat Kacks, asses, And every thing ueatl'y found man extensive Fur nitere cuaoy faad ory. Allot which he offers at the lowest prices, for egeres, . a tele Sofas, iption, Wasistauds, tland see. No. jao Pennsylvama avenue, be ith streets, hala bluck beyond the d 19 3t PSteENT OFFICE RESTAURANT. Tha Undersigned having bought the House at th and . fr i as the European Honse, and having renovated ang Tefurninhed the same, is pre- pired, at the shortest notice, to furnish parties with ui! the delicacies the market aflords. GAME tn season. ‘The best of WINES, LI- QUORS, and CIGARS constantly on hand. iJ F: lew cupied with OYSTERS at all hours, trom 6 o'clock a.m.,to 12 pom. He Tespect M licits from his friends and the pub awl SAML. BRE ILE BOOKS. ierson's ‘Taies and Fairy Stories, Louis’s Sehoo! Days, Sanford acd Merton, F vemiogs at Hore, . Edgar Clifton, or Right and Wrong. Esperanza, or the Home of the Wanderers, Grimm's Home Stories, ‘Tho Castaways. or Adventures in Africa, Saxelford.a story for the Young, Every # ook, Fairy Tales of the Countess D’Aulnoy, Arabian Nights, olson Crusoe, Just received by 19 FRANCK TAYLOR. ig aN HRISTMAS OFFERING! EPICURES, ATTENTIO GENUINE SOUTHDOWN axp COTSWOOL. “ Christmas comes but once a year And when it comes ti brings gond cheer.” Thespecial attention of Hotel Proprietors, Board- ing House Keepers, Private Families,—in a word, ‘the 1c xenerally and everybody particularly— tfully invited to a magnificent Exhibition HDOWN AND COTSWOOL MU'T- TON,on THURSDAY MORNING next, the 24th soxtant, at the Stalls of the undersigned, Nos. 25 and 24 Centre Market. y ohoree a 0.8 call. comparable Mutton. pure as the limpit mountain’s stream. and fresh as the green pastures from whieh it hails, was raised by those world-renowned graziers, Col. W. W. Bowie and ‘Thos Ciagett, Exq.. of Prince George County, Md A mere glapes at it will delight the eye, and excite the most pleasurable sensation of the palate. I+ will ne avid in choice pivces, and at moderate prices. Every one, therafore, who wishes to enjoy a geod Christmas Dinner—every one who desires to gratify his taste with a sweet torsel—every one who loves the good things of this lite~every one who would pleseeitts joe Peopy St Ay eo ie as be- fore respectfally inv: at the Stalls of H. B. OTTERBACK & BRO.. * die at o# 26 and 28 Centre Market. CHRISTMAS —Look in at WEAVER’S for Faney Boxes. Cornetts, Bon Bons. C meres rer. (a I8-lw) opposite B ae POR CHRISTMAS—$1,000 worth hand.ome, good, cheap, large and small POUND and CAKE: rixtmas, at Iw WEA VER'S. opposite Browns’ Hot-|_ ISTMAS.—A very n of French and American C wAVER’S. vay _Opposite Browus’ Hotel. ICKLES, PRESERVES, JELLIE: juaya P and Prnit) from Wells & Provost’ vey ore for saie low, at WEAVER’S, digiw : opposite Browns’, WebDIN 3S, DINNERS, SUPPERS, Recep- hous. Parties of every kind furnished ii French style, by 18-1 WEAVER, opposite Rrowns’. SILVER WAITERS, BASKETS, &c.: alao 9 Cutlery and China Ware, aud Glass, for all kinds of parties, for bire at 10 per at dBW _ WEAVER?s, bo EWS a {INE FANCY CUPIDS AND CAKE ORNA- MENTS, imported from Paris for weddings ER Tw WEAVERS, opposite Browne’ A ¢, chen \. ‘Store, 396 tn. Beene, #- rth went ve, dozen +n) eroe eure FRENCH BOS Ase stutehad by hand, with or without collars, are of- nor half-dozen, at. v low prices, to eover advances, rt 8. L. BANDEL, . G17 Bt 989 suuth side Pa, ay., bet 4a & Sth ote, in the EVENINe Stan, it t circulation of Simms, Virginia A Mary Anv Turpia, KA Cath rine Tucker, Otice Thompson, k ize T izier, Lanra W 2 Hauora Woe: a cien Elimor, Jaiia A French, Virgi te Fow'er, Harrict Feaste:, Mary A Your ¢, Sarah © GENTLEMEN'S L| Wm McKenna, John ry Hoctore, Ar@ntrong, Francts Henry, Harris, Mat bias Roorman, War O qT Rite cock, Jos ¥ Hunter, Jokn J? Barding. Jas ET Brabson, KC, How Hoillin,swor Outer, Andrew Pollard, Richard J Patrick Hon feabron, Jas B Jae k Perkir-on, JW Dr Hen’ iugasn, Gen Buster, Geo B Ho't & Co, Cas Joves, J kichler Johusoa, Henry M Carter, Kemp @ owen, WG Hoo Fteventon, VK Sehwate, Jal E fro-kton, K F Hon Saratta. Prospero Bu tH hater, Jno B® Loiwpney, Uri ‘ Livingston,T C.& Cos Wm, Fon Top n, Chas Wm. Hon Tsiybman, Thos 2 Miles, Wim Porcher Tod 7 nsiey, JS Kew Thompson, John B Farneworth, J, Bon M Fort 48, Hon & Woodralt, J Hon ¥ »G, Capt McDonald, Stephen Whi M Kenosn, Wun . MeCoruell,” Win mivstiant, Bom MoM kK INTTTALS—Presitent of Acricultaral Soc'sty 1 F.. 19; Washingtoa Sentinel, 3, Constan- ‘ dem. Kerew; The BOBS FD; Navy JAS. G RERRET. PM LAS PRESENTS. \ ia GA i & ae have large additions lo their stock of goc d for the holidays. ms an search of nove Pr Assortment, brace every possible var _Jeweliers. 24 Pa av., nd Lever; item. KN tes Bre invited to ex- whieh will be found to em- of coods in their line, & BRO Sth and 10th sis, > YANDLES, OIL, &e. 4 75 boxes Adamantine CANDLES, alions Whale aud Just received, for sale b . MURRAY SEMMES, ‘The undermgned res: 1 ublio that he wall attend to counts and Rents p!aced in his ptness and fidolity. All business will be cureed apr ithout dole: lay be seen at Ci office, and aceounts may be left wi: A.E. L. KEESE. .O THE PUBLIC. fully notifies the the collection of A hands with prom new in his band rompt retutns made. This Establishment i article used ina prepared to furnish every STEREOTYPING and ELECTROTYPING, at short notice in the best manner. a Baltimore, Md. LUING OFF T &EDUCED PRICES, season. e and well nasort- joods and General 8 than former prices, to D®* GOUDS SE To close out thi: We are now-selling off our ed stock of Rich Fancy Dres: Staple Goods close them ou ban all fancy dress ery Valenting; a large lot of Shawls and Sear cheap; Ladies binck and grey Cloth Clon bantsome and at much less than for Also, just received from Auction, a laree and ele gant assortment of rich Embreideries—in Si Collars, and Sets; musiin some in 4 yards strips for sirable, and st aboot half price. il 77 We invite the x) purchasers to the abovi not enumerated. Jeeves, cambric Flouncings, whichare very de- pecial attention of all Casu © articles. with many others COLLEY & SEARS, 523 7th street, - __Sdeors north of Pa.aye._ Ust RECEIVED. dozen cans hermetically-sealed Engtsh Gout 7 or H 4. MoLAUGHLIN, No. # Pa. ave: = tween end Sth O.0, Co Cae Le GE. No A will bold their xt EVER. at Odd Fellows’ Uall, on ood speaking, fine (vocal sud instrumental) fc... may be exproted. Tickets (sdmitting & genticawn sud two Indies) OF teclading Rol-conmente. iw er. a sect THE COMMITTEE. | ae RTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE TER?P stenoxe Cirs, at Opp Fetiows’ Ha Navy Yarp on Thursday evening. January 7th, 18538. the proceeds to be appropriated te. the erection of a monument to the memory i “B.C. Gre» up. Particulars fe future advertise: d19 st NG —The Annoal Cotillon Party of the Northern Laberty Association will take rang on TUESDAY, the 2-d of December, at he Hail of their Enxine House, in the North ern Liberte ®. Tickets $1, edmitting a gentieman and Indi d 19-3t* ment. COMMITTEE, — Lf bry MEMBERS OF THE GOO. INGENT vation will give their third Coton No hats or onps allowed » te Scents, admitting & «: we COMMIRTER OF ARRANGEMEN @OIREE DANSANTE, * — PROP. H. W. MUNDER takes great p' If Announcing to hix frienda and patrons th’ s next SOIREE will take pince »! his Hal, Rone 4 styects on. pest RSDA IVENING. Deoember 1 This beng New Years’ Eve, young ladies sud eniiemen whe have frequentiy enjoyed these de- Fett fal entertninments will have the pleasure of dancing the * Old Verr out and the New Year in.’ Upon tha occasion the celebrated Lancer’s Qund- Tille will be mtroduced, this being the first repre- sentation in public in thix city. [twas first intro- dneed at the State Balls in Burope, and has become the most favored of al! the fasmionnbie dances, being conducive to erace, nding erse and elegance to the einisge. The new Peiknand Mazourks Quadri lew will also be introduced, making one of the most varied programmes ever offered at any soiree given in Washingte ‘i a All persons hing to take epssaten a wa cnn * wadrille only , can do se upon reasonable terms hy pyran to Prof. M x d19 8.Tu. Ths LoTR ee AD ‘UAL BALL OF THE. American Hook and Ladder Co. No 2. The AMERICAN HOOK AND LADDER CO. No, 2, beg leave to announce to the public that they will give a Grand Ballon THURSDAY EVENING, December 24th, 1857, at Odd Fel- lows’ Halil, Navy Yard. The Company have pledged themseives to mnke this one of the moat agreeable entertainments of the season. Withers’ Ceiebrated Baud has been engaged for the occasion . i NE DOLLAR. admitting « gentioman be obtained from any one of the mem- bers of the Company. _ ais iw_ ARMONIC HALL, ate = Pa, ar., between ith and lath sts. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, BY MISS FE... WILLIAMS, The * Welsh Nightingale.” “4 On MONDAY EVE XING, December 21, 1657, One Nieht Only. im her Grand Entertaiment, enti- tled the Ladv’s Dream, or tie Freaks of QQneen formed by her to crow the last 1x years,in Kw York, and Philadelphia. POLY MELOS, (by way of Epilogue.) ILLUSTRATIVE VOUAL SKETCHES Ttalian!! Swo Seoteh!! French! Spansh!! Adnuasion 8 cents, 20 secured seats al SI. to he nad at the Musie Stores Moor open at 7 0'clock— = mmence at 8 v’elook. it SSEMBLY ROUMS. MISS JULIANA MAY Respectfully announces that her Concert, which was unavoidably postponed, will positively t fo piace on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, December 22, (Being po ativ her last appearance in Washing ton previous io her departure tor the South Or which oceasion she will be assisted by SIGNOR TIBERINI, the Celebrated Tene SIGNOR KODOLPHOSE Baritone. Mr. HARRY SANDERSON. the favorite Pianist. fori @1 exch; seats secured without extra haree. . i FP Serts ean be secured, without extra charce, st the Piano and Music Stores of Mes rs. Davis and Metzerott. ncert te commences atRo'clonk. a 17-1f T E WASHINGTON THEATRE. Beesee.< o-oo. W. Straer. (also Lessee of Wallack’s Theatre, New York.) Mr STUART a to announce that the building know as Carusi’s Saloon is now underg: ing altera- ation to transform it into A SMALL AND ELecant Turatre. Contracts have been m de with and the theatre will be constructed by Mr. Durr, «f this city, aftera design furmsahed by Mr. eavit. The first per- formance will take pince on Curietmas Day. The seagon will consist of rixteen weeks, compri sing performances o\ the hichest case. he subscribers are kindly requested to pay their ptions to Messrs. Rigs: 5 The pian of the orchestra st may be seen disse ‘ em Theatre on Mundy next. & Intel.) WM. STUART. FOTICE.—The NATIONAL GLEE CLUB willgive their Third Grand Assembly on MONDAY EVENING, Jan. the ath. For part:culars see future advertisement. d 1&9" GBann MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL oF THE Washington Yagers. The WASHINGTON YAGERS beg leave to inends and the public gen Will give thear Ball, atthe ms on MONDAY EVENING, mber 2th, 1°57, 4 Commitiee pledce themselves to make this of the best Batis of the season. : The Bar and Suppec will be furnished by C. Schafer. Weber's Celebrated Band has becn engaged for the everson. Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a Gentleman and Ladies. Committee of Arrangs ments, Set.G. Sehulz, Corp, F. St ais-T.Th, GRAND FimeaEe PR toc VIGILANT FIRE © D.C., beg leave to anne Ix and the public generally, give their Ninth Annual Rall at on MONDAY EVENIN Tho Company piedge of the best Ralls of the No hats or oaps will be 2!) cept those worn by Firemen. = +] eee persons will be admitted in the a a. A strong Poliee force will be im attendance to pro serve strict order. Supper and Kefreshmenta wiil be furnished by on experenced crterer. Scott's Celebrated Cotillion Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a Gentleman adies. “go a ment om the Part of the Citi Hoa. x - Crawfe - # ke Veatby lon. Henry ison, ’. Binnt, Rob. Ould: Esq... Jan. A. Macruder bes.. Hugh Caperton, F'sq.. | Gil. Vanderwerken, Esq. B n Forrest. Esq. Manazement om the Part of the Company. vi wed in the room, ex Han. C. Addison, Jonn Scott, ao. Shackelford, sem’ |. Brown, peg Ae Reaver, Geo. Collins, Jno T. Findly, John W_ Groas, § Keonta. John J. MeQuilian, a a Thecker, Josep: Kovuts. 2 Eh ee atten LOST AND FOUND. Lest peir of Indy's GOLD SPECTACLES, 4 with case, in geing from South B street to the oe trey rei come. The Rater wi pe euita! rew ed by 2 tl sani u DANIEL. MAJOR. an South B street eee FO2N 0500 the 12th instant. a pair of SPEC- TACLES. which tue owner can have by paying adver no as Call at the Washington nk. at* committed to the jail of Prince George’ 3, Maryland, on Sacurdn: the Sth day of December, eietee Wondred an fty seven. as naw To boy, whe calls himself DANLE 54 ame twenty seare of age, black. rather likely. He had on, wh poe ope = suit of commen wig t foe ay is uenally worn by servants. He says ye belongs te Chandler Sha y's County. deseribed negro 1% to come forwa.d, prove property, pay and take him away, otherwise he will be ed —a ate law BARGAINS, BARGAINS. French worked Collars and Embroideries, Cambric, Swiss and Dimity Bands, Lads rench worked Collars and Sleeves, insets from §1 to $3, Ladies’ French worked Collars, from three cents to 5, Ladies’ silk, merino, beaver, and kid Gauntlets, ~5 ceuts & pair, Ladics’ merino Vests and binck lace Veils. White browa Table Dixpor, tnfants’ Hoods. Bines on tic Belts, 124s conte; Brass Hoops, 35 cts. ast, Linen. Bosoms, 6’; cts.: kid Gloves, 25 cts.; Reeds, 4 Super black velvet Riband, from 12} ots, to $3 padice’ anit Misses? Skirts; white and colored Hoop » Weatate and Rete fw, perior Bonnet Riband, 12% ce ts: Napkins, (% venta, [eae and Merino dies’ Manties and - joaks, from $2 to $20, ssdies’, misses’ and boys’ woslen Gloy He- riery. GHO. PALLE 417 Geo No. 2% BY . next to eth at bd i. th