Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1857, Page 3

_— —s ee = = LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. City Couscis.— Board of Aldermen.— The Board met at the usual honr yesterday, the Pres- ident, W. F. Bayly, in the chair. Mr. Ciark presented the petition of John Cos- tigan, asking for remuneration for the expenses of erecting a pomp on Ai street south; te the a z long oy Mr. Goddard, from improvements conmnit- tee, reported back a resolnt authorizing the zemunrration of certain police officers for services and efforts to re the disturbance of the in the city Washington. The committee asked to be discharged from further considera- tion of the resolution. as they had conferred with the officers in question, and they had refused to acce b remuneration; the committee was discharged Mr. Barry, from the committee on the fire de- partment, reported a bill for the relief of the Per- severance Fire Company; passed. Mr. Clark. on leave. ited a joint resotu- tien wutborizing the Mayor to offer a reward of $100, for the apprehension and conviction of the son OF persons who, on last Saturday night | asthe open the door of the truck house of the American Hook and Ladder Company and took therefrom the truck, and so mutilated and i jured it as to render if fit for use ; \- Mr. Moore, from the improvements committee reported a bill making an appropriation to sup- ly a deficiency in the appropriation for repale: ng and improving a portion of H street north ; assed : Mr. Raff, on leave, presented a bill for the re- lief of John M. Roberts, M. D., and Thomas Miller, M. D., for services rendered Officer Rob- inson ; referred toclaims committee Mr. Efouston announced that he bad at the last meeting voted azainst the Fire Bill, he now moved to re-consider the vote by which that bill was lost; reconsidered Mr. Riggs moved that the bill be laid on the table for next Monday night Me. Pearson called the ayes and noes on the motion Pending which Mr. Donohoo made some gen- eral remarks to the etfect that it was in his opin- jon a Wrong movement to move to reconsider 4 bill and then vote auainst its . as had heen annoanced by Mr. Housto: He should vote against its being laid on the table Mr. Dove also spoke to the motion, stating his objections to its passaye in yeneral terms. Me. Riggs said that be bad always held it as a ciple that treme who risked their lives for the safety of the public property ought to have ne say in the election of their Chief. Ue did think it right to confine to the Mayor the ap- of the man who should be Chief of went. He believed that if the Corpo- rativn should keep the apparatus in geod order and take care of the widows and orphans of those who died in the fire department service, there would bea respectable fire department in the city. Mr. Barry did not understand how the Corpo- tation conid go to work and confiscate the prop- erty which bad been subscribed to by members of the fire department or given them by an act of Congress. The ayex and noes now being called, resulted in the loss of Mr. Riggs’ motion; by ayes 6— noes 6. Mr. Clarke, on leave, presented a bill authoriz- ing the repair of the apparatus of the American Hook and Ladder Company ‘This bill was discussed, and then, on motion, referred to the fire department committee. Mr. Miller, on leave, reported a bill to supply adeficiency in the appropriation for repairing, rading and graveling Twenty-second street, rom F street, north, to Pennsylvania avenue ; anced. Per Miller, from same committee, reported a bill to grade Twenty-third street, from F street north, to H street; laid on table Also, # bill from the lower board making an appropriation for cleaning gutters and alleys in the Fourth Ward; passed. Mr. Dove, on leave, presented a bill authoriz ing an appropriation } as making a gravel fvot- walk ow the west side of Twenty-third street. fi Penusylvania avenue to N street north ; Whe then the heed adjourned. Common Counri! —Mr. Orme presented peti- tion of Daniel Price for opening alley in square 756; referred to improvements committee. Mr. Kennedy. from claims committee, reported a bil! for relief of Jno. F. Tolson ; Mr. Jetferson, from asylum committee, reported a bill for the relief of John R. Queen; laid on the table Bill from the Board of Aldermen making an appropriation for the education of the deaf and dumb and the blind of the city of Washington was referred to public schools committee Bill for grading and graveling F street, from Third street to New Jersey avenue, with an amendment increasing the appropriation to 2-0, Was passed Bill peng = deficiency for improving I street north, from Vermont to Connecticut avenue, was referred to improvements committee Bill for regrading and trimming portions of Second street west and Massachusetts avenue was referred to improvements committee. Bill to vrade and gravel F street north, and for Olber purposes, Lad the same reference. Bill to pay M. O'Sullivan for work done for the Corporation also had the same reference. Bill for relief of the Perseverance Fire Com- Peny was referred to fire department committee. Joint resolution authorizing the Mayor to offer @ reward for the arrest of certain persons con- cerned in injuriag the apparatus of the American Hook and Ladder Company was postponed one week Bill for supplying a deficiency for improving a Portion of HH street north was passed Mr. Turton, fiom improvements committee, reposted Aldermen's bill forsupplyiag deficiency for improvin street north; passed Mr Edmonston introduced a bill to supply a deficiency for grading and graveling Missouri avenue mi Four-and-a-half to Sixth streets, in the Fourth Ward; Mr O'Hare introduced a bill to supply a defi- ciency for grading and graveting a poriion of N street north, passed. Mr. Fisher offered a bill making an additional &ppropristion for cleaning streets, alleys and yut- ters, in the First and Second Wards; referred to delezations of the First and Second Wards. Mr. Polton offered a bill for the relief of Pat- nek Callowan Mr. Keanedy moved to ameud by providing tbat the money shall not be taken from the funds of any pther ward. Lost; and the bill was passed Mr Lloyd offered a joint resolution relative to the construction of the new Almshouse ; laid on the table. Bill from Aldermen for a gravel footwalk on Wd street west. was referred io improvement committee Bill for supplyinz a deficiency for groding and gtaveling 22d street west ; same reference Mr. Clisk presented the petition of Patrick — referred to improvement committee. Mr. Brown offered a resolution to grant the use of the hall to certain charitable associations ; passed Mc. Tree offered a resolution granting the use of the ball for religious services temporarily on Sabbeib days; passed ‘The Board then adjourned Carrxat Cocrt —After our report closed yes- terday. the jury in the case of Thomas Richards, free negro, charged with larceny of one pair of boots from August Breubil, returned a verdict of guilty The case of Warren Wallace was then taken up, charging the defendant with larceny of beots, stockings and a handkerchief, from Jabez Hall Verdict guilty Jas. Co was then called for, and on stand- ing ap to hear thea nument read, plead not gudity He was charged with stealing boots, stockings ved a handkerchief, trom Jabez Hall ‘The jary ad a verdict ef guilty Jeif-rson Payne was then put in the dock, ona ebarge of assault and battery on Mary A. Harvey. Veidiect—guiity. Rovert Sjuibs and Charlies Hurdle were then brought up on a charge of riots at the Railroad De Tuis case was given to the jury, but they pod pet found a verdict when the Court adjourned Charles Nicholls was brouy bt up next, charged with larceny of a book from Alfred Hunter. The jury found a verdict of not gu The next was that of ward Mahoney, who was charged with stealing a coat and a re- volver from one Hillery Hutchins Verdict of the jury —guilty as indicted Charles Brown came up next, on the charge of participating in the above depredation upou the chattels of Mr. Hi. Hutebins; and the jury said guilty In his case also This finished up the cases for the day, and his Honor proceeded to pass sentence against those whe had been found guilty. Thomas Richards was sentenced to one year’s imprisoament in the Peuitentiary; James Corren was sent to jail for nine months, and made to pay a ti f $1; Jetfer- son Payne was sent to jail for the al of four months, and to pay a fine of $1; and Edwa:d Ma hoary and Charles Brown were each sent to the Proitentiary for the space of one year, Phe Court then adjourned ‘To-day, the Court met at the usual bour,jand the sealed verdiet of the jury im the case of Robert Squits and Charles tlurdie was read. ‘They found Robert Squibs gailty on the second count in the indictment, namety : hit na J of un- pe a aod affray. “Hurdle they ac- quitt The cane of Catharine O. Rose was then taken up, charging the defendant with lareeny of three $0 gold pieces and turee $1 gold pieces from Wm. G Phillips. This case was pending when we left the room. To-Nicut Miss May's concert at the Assembly Rooms. on whieh cecasion our charming voratiat is to be supported by some of the most eminent performers of the day Pouce Rerorts —The number of cases re- turned to the Chief of Police for the week ending rey § fast Was %9—First district 2, Second, Third 31, Pourth 3+, Fifth 7, Sixth 5, Seventh 4 SR RE TE Oun Cunistuas Dinzctony.—There ai yet hosts of articies to be purchased this in the shape of Christmas presents—Christmaseat- ables, drinkables, and wearables, etO., etc.; ac- cordingly we continue our List of piaces where we know they can be purchased to advantage. CoxPEctiongRY, &c. As a pendent to the solid delicacies. and erous Liquors, Stee ie make up Christmas good cheer, there w' wanted at every table a sprinkling of confec niceties ; sa-bons, comfits, pa’ jes, fees, kisses, fruit, pound, 5] ae tler’s, at at ‘8, ld’s, Gri Ar orb “ » Grupes, and CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS. Every man likes to be well at Christ. mas. At the following stores Purchasers will be sure to obtain fine fabrics, beautifni Styles, and rfect fits: Wall, Stephens & Co , P.J- Steer, J. . McIntosh, Geo. HB. White, Hinton & Teel, Wiesenfield & Co. Herc can be obtained avery variety of garment, and also the most varied as- sortments of gentlemen’s belongings,—ties, sus- penders, cambric handkerchiefs, gloves, scarfs, collars, &c., &e. Hats, Caps, &c. _ Nor must a light bighly-lustred hat, or a jaunty cap be omitted in reeruiting the ward- tobe. These. of all sizes and prices. can be pro- cured at the well-known stores of ‘Todd & Davis, Stevens & Co., Steinmetz, and Anthony. Dry Goops, Mantittas, CLoaxs, &e. The ladies, too, generally have sometning ‘odo in the way of replenishing their wardrobes at this season of the year, and also need articles fer children’s wear, and for housekeeping purposes There are manti and cloaks to be bought, muslins, ginghams and velvets, silks, coll: searfs, handkerchiefs, gloves, damasks, napkins, carpets and ojleloths, children’s woolen com- forts and circulars, hoods and gaiters, ete., ete. These, and hosts of kindred articles, pile the shelves of Messrs. Colley & Sears, Clagett. New- ton, May & Co., R. Hyatt, R. B. Hall, C. FP. Perrie, W.R. Riley, Shuster & Co , igan & Son, and Geo. F. Alea. MILLINERY AND Fancy Goons Then next in order, perhaps even they should take precedence in importance, comes the varied train of millinery and fancy goods—the bonnets, ribbons, collars, laces, feathers, flowers, &c., ke Our advertising columns give the! names and places of business of the leading dealers and ar- tistes in this line: M. Willian, Mrs. King, Max- well & Bro, W. P. Shedd, R. C. Steveas, Mrs. Etebison, Hutchinson \ Munro, Madame Ferre- ro, Mra. M. A. Wills, Mrs. L. Allen, Mee. A Speir, Miss M. .. Wilson, Geo. i. Oasxidy & Co ResTavRants It is very convenient at Christmas time to know Where to send, at short notice, for some nice oys- ters or a tastefully got-np meal; or where one can take a friend for a little treat.” For anything in this line we can challenge the world to beat our friends Hammack, W. PF. Renter, P.M. Du- bant, J. E. D'ivernois, R. Adams, W. S. Simp- son, J. Boulanger, Samuel Brereton, aud M. Ruppel. Depend upon it, what they cannot fur- nisb in the eating line in season ix not of the right stripe, and had better be let alone. To-morrow we shall continue our list of no- tices, and adveitisers, who desire to figure in the directory, will govern themselves accordingly. Ovr Bloomer Bretcues axp Basy Contro- versy —In “ The Sibyl,’? published at Middle- town, N. Y., edited by Dr. Lydia Sayer Has- brouck, we find the following : Oh Hush! “Rock the Craddle, Liddy !—It comes our painful duty to announce that a bouncing baby has actually been born, in due course of time, unto Dr. and Mr. Hasbrouck. The former will be remembered as the Star's fair, brizht-eyed and piquant little correspondent who used to peraimbulate Pennsylvania avenue wearing the Bloomer breeches, and to lecture on the rights of women and the wrongs of men so eloquently ia Temperance Hall, on E street. W ho that drank in her words of wisdom (with- out peeping into ber devil-may-care womanish countenance for a° that) would have imagined that the Doctor could have actually condescended to have a baby, and that, too, ‘square up to ime,” n sporting circles. Doctor! !! we blush to record the fact, that your entrancing philosophy failed to prove sufficient to save you from going the—way of other flesh feminine.— Washington Star. Remarks —Now, friend Wallach, you are not much of a physiognomist, or you would not begin your first fatherly admonitions by instructing us to do so great injustice to our baby as shaking its ideas all in a confused medley by continually rocking itinthecradle. Just remember we are posted on these things, and feel a little egotistical in the premises. Yes, Dr. Sayer Hasbrouck bas not forgotten her old friend, the Star, nor has she lost remembrance of the many pleasant walks taken on the various avenues and streets of Washington. Strong and free she threaded them in sensible dress, with pants. just as sbe hopes again todo, ere she leaves, thjs busy sphere of action, with that precious baby by ber side. Then look out, friend Wallach, when we call in the Star sanctum, (which we most assuredly shall.) for the safety of your locks; for, of a surety, you will find our baby a bouncing, brigbt-eyed, frol- lesome little elf, whose chief detight consists in palling hair and twisting nasal protuberances, sometimes much to the discomfiture of the un- jucky wight who falls within her reach Heigh ' brother chip, is it possible for a blash to mantle your cheek ? We have our doubts on the subject, but in this instance you need not force a flush on our account, as we con- sider babies decidedly institutions. We havea faint conception we were once one ourselves, hence bave a whole stock of sweet and precious love in store for the darling wee little ones ‘Then, had you attended those veritable lectures you thik of, you would have heard us eulogixe the wife and mother duty, piving it an elevated position Inferior to none other, while, at the same time, it stimulates instead of unfits woman for filling other sphere ; hence, do not for a moment inagine we are less a public actor and worker than formerly, but on the contrary each duty only ore to perfectour being, adding unto our gifts and yraces adormuments we could never boust were it not for the bap tf our priceless ear We glory in our baby, and bi » dearly hope, it maybe spared. for a life of fature usefaluers’ prompt to be and do thedaties it may meet with ; an eye ever on the cloud capped hill, neither fal- be, Pay turning aside, though in her pathwa may Le many an obstacle—feeling to do ber all of duty is the highest meed of reward. Loving, trusting, hoping, acting in every sphere of life upto its highest requirements, not feeling ita coadescension to fold within the rich embrasures: of her warm and noble heart 2 wee precious gift germinating by and fed from b*r own heart's blood, Lndding and blooming as a fair flower to cheer and guide the weary and aching head and hand forward to other deeds of active life. Bro- ther chip, won't you tell your readers our opirion of the baby institution ? “Also our determination not to feel less interest about our expected seat in the White House, for we are ambitious you know.—Editor. a Corvuia Lovee, I. 0. 0. F., proposesto Led its annual Levee on Monday evening, January 11, 1856, This large and harmonious jodge invari- ably performs all its promises square up to the mark, whether it ix in the way of an excursion, a levee, or a work of love, duty, or cha:ity. The flue time enjoyed at its last annual levee we are sure yet lingers in the memory of our readers who were present, and they will net be slow in determining to attend the coming one There will be some yood speaking, some fine music, &e , and after the mental entertainments of the evening are over we presume the young folks can, if they like, take possession of the flour, and use the instrumental uimsiec for a tittle exercise of the Muscles. In short, we haven't a doubt they'll dance some. ‘Tae Munper or Mas. Hatt —In our paper of Monday week. we published a notice of the mur- der of Mrs. Hall, of Alexandria county, Va., bya slave womau belonging to the husband of the de ceased. Italso contained some reflections con- cerning Mr. Hall’s treatment of his slaves. Our attention having been called to it by a neighbor of Mr. Hall, we can but express our regret that any such allusion was embraced in the account of the affair. Nothing could be further from our pur than a dis) tien to wound the feelings of the busband and friends of Mrs. Hall, who has met with such a sudden and heartrending death, and who, to our personal knowledye, was—for we resided long in the same neighborhood of Alexand:ia county—a most worthy and estimable person. ~ Execrioy or Orvicens.—The following uamed gentlemen were last evening elected officers of the Jackson Democratic Association of the Sixth Ward: F. McNerbany, President; 3 F. Gates, First Vice President; Wm 4H. Kielholtz, Sec- ond Vice President; David Kleiss, Recording Secretary; LH Tuell, Corresponding Secretary} Joba D. Brandt, Treasurer. Dr. A’ W. Miller was elected chairman of the Executive Commit- tee. A series of addresses will be delivered at the regular mouthly meetings. The meeting @ast night was large and enthusiastic. We RECOMMEND our readers Who are in quest of something bandsome in the way of a Christ- mas present to a friend, to call at Shillington Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner Four and-a- half street sod Pennsylvania avenue, where they will find for sale a most beantitu! collection of able ig Ape hats titulo inal here rosew, ul nlald, a per mache, richly ammanenn These are, in- deed. most useful and appropriate preseuts for Christmas and the holidays. WE CALL ATTENTION to the advertigement in another. column of lectures oa Nebreska, by Rev. €.C. Gross, o ‘well ‘qualified to do justice to the subject. ner sneepeereneseee ee eee Canrae Manxer. Weather, the approach of Christmas has in the various departments. busy and sales were brisk. continues abundant, and Chestnuts, pr qt ‘Turkey, each. 15| Wild ‘tarkeys. Chickens, Cored salmén. 37| Geese, each. 37| Rabbits, eac 30| Ducks—Canvas... 75a85)Mallards . 20) Roe! r bu 45a75|Trout Baceack Sreatino.—Satarday night, after the 7 o'clock train from Baltimore arrived, the baggage of Southern passengers ‘was-conveyed to the steamboat, where a valise, valued at about $50 was missed. Mr. Sorrel, the driver, set about finding the thief; d, finally, discovered young man, named Woods, formerly em- on the boat had the valise. him at the Steamboat Hotel, and brought bim and Timothy O’ Leary, who went with the wagon O'Leary said that Woods took the valixe; and Woods said that O'Leary handed it out to him on C near 4 street. Both werecom- mitted, as was stated yesterday. Evectton or Ovrtcens —Lastn Guards held a meeting at the Vulesn House, for the purpose of re-organization. The following officers were elected : E.. Bright, late of the Boone R iffe “ N. Ober, of the Boone Rifles; Second Lieutenant, James Don- The Corps expect to give a ball about the Sth Axnnest.—Yesterday, the Chief of Police went to the Navy Yard, ata very early hour, in quest of the persons connected with the breaking of the Hook and Ladder ‘Truck at that place. A man named Hiram Albaugh was arrested asa ity concerned, and he'd toeail by Justice Cull. rom the staement of Justice Mulloy, in the Common Council last night, the arrest of all con- cerned may be expected Rovert Croas.—The sentence of this indi- vidual, whose name was so often mentioned during the election riots and afterwards, took He was conveyed to the Penitentiary in a hack, accompanied by a guard of policemen, it having been hinted that a rescue would be attempted on the road. effect this morning. A Novetty.—-This morning a fresh shad in as fine condition as any taken in the spring season, was sold inthe fish market, for $1.25. caught in the Potomac, below Alexandria, by Carroll & Co., who are fishing along the shores, «this being the time of the winter fishery. The appearance of this shad rather astonished the old fishermen about the Market. Rounaway.—Yesterd afternoon a fine looking horse, attached to a light wagon, ran, at a furious rate, through the Avenue, alarming persons on the streets, and causing a scattering among the Tha animal ran into market space, and was brought to a stand by a heavy country wagon, with which it was entangled. Tur Next course of lectures at the Smithso- nian [nstitution will be delivered by Dr. Hayes, who accompanied the lamented Ka memorable expedition Franklin. Subject: ‘“Aretic Explorations.’? in search of Sir John Po-ntout, the great Book Sale commences, at NeGuire’s auction rooms, and to-morrow the ex- tensive sale of French and English fancy goods. Wartca Rerurxs —Michael Kerny, freland, drunk and disorderly; dismissed Rollins. colored, D. C., out after hours: Seventeen lodgers-—non-residents. SION of some valuable certific: onsumption Destroyer; also of 1 efficavy in releving bronchial disease attended wi leasaut aud sale, a severe cough. T' 18 composed of reots ai it 48 no Common article. ey al nicely enveloped in my circulars, where my place of residence is seen. ract of a flower called the Alpha Ointment 8. Cn, With the Syrup, be found at Mr. the Syrup is at several other piaces on enne, as well as Georgetown at in Alexandria at an’s on Bridge street, in Baltimore, at Hance’s, a Dysrerata and Fite. —Dr. Tracy Delorme, gregt J was for several years so bad- ly atilieted by dy>pepsia that for a part of the time e . He was eventually cured tion furnished him by a young clairvoy 18 prescription, given by a mere child whule ina state of trance, hans cured everybody who has taken it, never having failed once, As sure in cases of fits as of dyspepsia, ‘The mgre- di e found in any drug store. reseription to any person who will the armes (aud residences) « with disease: nowledge of su: them, isan aid to m address Dr. ‘Tracy Delori York Post Office, eurer of Consumpt he was confined ty his bed. individuals sutlerin, or threat, as a lids and the wa: SexctaL Noticr.—Fer Perfumed Breath, White Cc exion, use * Balm of ng Ladies’ hur use & new pomade jit ovuses gen- Lino Flowers” “ Woodland Cream,’ tlemen’s hair to euri {eeatetaly. Proprietors, New Wholesale and Retail Agents for’ Washington. & Maury, Booksellers, between 9th and We have on hand MERINO VEST, O VEST. 4 slarge assortment of Ladies’ and short sleeves. isses’ and Bye 323 Pa. avenue, |» GF ts—e1rts: I FOR THE HOLIDAY Splenaid GIFT BOOKS. Ladies’ ALB TEOLIOS Children’s TOY BOOK and FANCY NOTIONS, atthe Northern Liber- ties’ Cheap Bookstore, 327'7th street 2 ISTMAS PRESE SF UL PRESENT» ‘ ‘ard Baskets, Butter } Pitchers, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, &c. @ finest goods in this city G, FRANCIS, 49 7th street, RGE, from Engiand, wishes to in- form the iadies and geutiemen of Washington and Georgetown and the vicinity, that she can be nd consulted on Past, Present and Future Events, such as Love, Marr i e: he can be seen on L, the West Market. ies 25 Seren Gentle- Ho#!ERY, GLOVES, &o. large assortment of Ho- isting of Ladies tleeced lined bik cashmere, lamba’ wool, tleeced lined white cotton Hose: ik, aud cotton Hosiery lambs? wool, and country knit Hose; fleeced lined and ribbed brown Ha f lose. Ladies kid, buck, cloth, merino, eotton Gloves of every vanety; Gentlemen's Gloves of every s ree assortme: from9a m. until 9 silk, woolen and baying Hosi ry and Gloves to retail will ¢ Lo eXamine our Wholesale in e rooms exclusively for whoiesale custom- it to their advar ying particular attention to that class of goo one of the largest and est in this city from whieh to ie ad OR ONF WEEK ONL. Cortiry to Fadsce st Sifk ant Valencim Robes, ful Bay purchaser, wili a tween 6th and 7th s: C1osixe ovr (for ‘eck, the folowing arti- consisting of— ini sha ls. f ured, atriped, Mouseline $f Eaelish Merino, As otimson, red, gray Wnd figured ile, Brocha Shella, Net, and Plaid Sloth, 4 jeter trom gia oth ie for La sas Sra lleenetientieretinenenthineted eee tn = een) menage XTUNSIVE Saie BY caTacooys ur | LODAY.¢ TO-MORROW MORNING. , Auctioneer weTion oF Fine Gorn, sats “Be ERD RAENT NUR hdd ¢ T shall commence ‘sale, by cata: pe ‘st | w roomie A. § = on at mag uy i 7th and D streste, add will be coutinied at? oeioak every Rife thereafter (xcept Christrons ns og very extes superior as- the 3 cash ieeee oer te 5 at my s‘ore on Wednes- day mg. trade is res; ly invited to the sale, as the goods must . d 22-2 4 A. ak N, Auctioneer. iH :Sba’v the 12th day of January Lean e ‘fouary 1858, he following deseril . to wit: Alldeiendant's right, tities olen, wed aa. r hy ed en part of Lot No, 437, corner of G street south and ‘7th street west, in the City of Washington, D.C, a _ i Fagen Pea Seeeey of Walter - True, and will be sal udicial - 2B, to October term, 1857, 1n favor otcei ie lier. di9-dts Marshal for the Distriet of Colum! ihe [serene eee GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM’TS. OR SALE LOW—A smail and comfortable Puilt COTTAGE, a nice fruit and flower arden in the rear, and a& some flower garden in ront, and in one of the most healthy parts of Georgetown, D. C , and haviag a comma.ding view of the Potomac river; and now eecupied by James Braishaw, Kxq. This is a rare chance for « perron in want of & comfortable home, as it will be seld at a bargain, and only a small amount in cash, and the balance to suit the purehaser. For terms, apply to JAMES ROBERTSON, Agent, No. 60’ Prospect street, Georgetown, D.C. d 22-St* QO) CORPS OAK WOOD for sale in lots 10 suit, at reduc-d prices, Apply on Dodge's Brick Woe: east side Market House, Georgetown. SUITABLE FOR PRE Jonn H, Smoor, No. 119 Brid, eet, George- town, D. C., has received, and offers very ‘ap for Cash, & good assortment of fancy and useful arti- cles, suitable for Christmas or New \ ear's pres- ents, viz: Fancy and black Silks, very cheap Shawls, Scarfs, and Cloaks Rich worked Collars and sets Hem-stitched embroidered and plain linen cam- brie Handkerchiefs Rest Paris Kid Gloves, all Nos. Rich printed DeLains and Merino Plaids A TS. erino Plaids, Union, 25 and 3ic. \ nes, 1834 and 2c, Geuts Serrfs and Cravats every kind Silk white and colored bordered linen cambric Handkerchiefs Children’s Woolen Circulars, Hoods and Gai- ers Gents and Boys Searfs and Comforts Merinos and Silk Vestings, &c, Withagreat many other desirable articles that would be suitable fora present. J '8-tl J.H.SMOOT, Millinery, &c. a na mba tet lo i NARS. HELLER, No. 34 Louisiana avenue, be 1VE tween 7th and 8th streets, respectfully invites the ladies of Washington nod & first opening of WINTER I he has spared no pains in select u and handsome assortment of fa torable HATS, RIBBONS and FLO will be happy t+ see all the ladies of Washington at ie ppesins on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ~2w* MELLISERY DRESS-MAKING AND TRIMMING ESTABLISH MENT. Ladies visiting Washington are respectfully in- formed t! at we are prepared to make up Dresses, Cloaks, Basques, &c., at short notice, in the latest styles, and satisfaction guaranteed in a | cases. A large stock of Dress and Cloak ‘Trimmings, of latest and handsomest styl with CLOAKS UNDERDRES=ES, BONN \ nd MILLINERY of orery, deserip- ton, always on hand, M. WILLIAN, di5 2m opposite Centre Market. MApA™ BON 2 DR MAKER, From Paris, No, 332 18th street west, between I and K streets, Washington city, has the honor to inform the ladies of Washington and vicinity, that she fitted up a Dress Making Estabi to make every kind of illas, &c., and in t y style ‘eoeiving every month the French Journal ode, direet from Paris, nll-2mn* HRISTMAS OFFERING! EPICURES, ATTENTION’ GENUINE SOUTHDOWN ayp COTSWOOL. “ Christmas comes Lut once a year, And when tt comes it brings good cheer.” The special attention of Hotel Proj ing House Keepers, Private Fam of the public generally aud everybody is res) dtoa nificent Exhibition of SOU WN AND COTSWOOL MUT- ‘TON, on THURSVAY MOR 3 next, the 2th ‘ant, at the Stalls of the undersigned, Nos. % and 24 Centre Market. his choice and incomparable Mutton, pure as the limpid mountain’s stream. and fresh as the green pastures from whieh it haul world-renowned Thos Cagett, E yf A mere glance at it will delight the eye, aud excite the most pleasurable seusation of the palate. It will be s.ld im choice pieces, and at moderate prices. Every one, therefore, who wishes to enjoy a good. Christmas Dinner—every oue who desires to gratify his taste with a sweet morsel—every one who loves the good things of this life—every one who would lease the aoe man— tear fail a mailcat as be- lore respectfully invited, at the Stalls o pe. B. OTBERBACK & BRO.. Nos 26 and 28 Centre Market. _ PAGNE AND OTHER SPARKLING WINE: tors, Board- , I have just recerved— i 100 baskets Fleur de Bouzy Wine, my own impor tation dsick, imp. by Renault. Franeois & Co. do Scunitzspaha, -& 5 Boker. 5 einer 5 do Rudesohimer Hunterhauser 5 do Grunhauser Wo 5 do Mosetle de, 5 doe Hoek * do half-pint bottles * Cabinet Champagne,” imported by Bouche. EDW’'D do 7 eo6t Pa. avenue, bet, 12th sth stre = “ECTIONERY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. The well known reputation of my establishment renders it uunecessary to make more than the simple Aunouncement that 4s Xs usual at this season of the yeor sto be found the Very Variety of articles im the Confectionery line, of the best quality andat the lowest prices. Particular attention is cniled to my late orta- tion of French Kisses, Fancy Boxes Cornets, &e., whicu for beanty and richness of style surpass any rein this market, » the instant. my Saloon will be jisplay of Cukes ol every description opened fort and all sizes. 5 From the spleador of my estab'ishment some -_ ppose the prices of goods to be regulated aceord- ty. I witlouly aay that I pledge myself to fur- uish a ¢ superior article, and al a Jess price than any Fin establishment in the city, 2 count of twenty per cent. from last yenr’s Pr C. GAUTIER, “A la Ville de Paris.” Pa. av., between I2th and ISth sts. WwW HOLIDAY GooDs. ATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE. M. W."GALT & BRO. invite attention to their stock of new and elegant goods suited to the pres ent season. ‘They enumerate in part— 3 Ladies’ and gentlemen's gold enamelled Watches, niehiy studded with diamonds, Diamond sand Farrings, Diamond, eraid, Ruby, and Pearl Finger Rings, Diamond Crosses, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, and Pearl Studs, Stone, Cameo, Pearl, Coral, Malachite, Florentine, Mosaic, and all ‘other varieties of N&ckiaces, Bracelets, Brooches and Earrings, silver Tea Seti Pite' , Goblets, Cu , none Fruit and Des Ladies, Napkin ings, An every other description of Faney Silver Ware, including Silver Card Ca: Portemonnaies, Snuff and Toracco Boxes, & Extra he. oO The above. with a world of other articles too nu- merous to mention in.an advertisement, have been ernily fur the holiday trade, and will embrace the largest variety ever offered prese! ill find it to their ac~ vantage to make an early selection w. our stock is complete. . W. GALT & BRO. Jewellers, 324 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. ¢ 21 st ByWAUL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. ue Ty kTT heer Gnd 9h street. xe ‘Witn a large ooljecotion of Goods, euita- bl Year’ ; senate VERIO taro pay tore No. 420 Penn. avenue, near Na- d@-dts "WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. By J. €. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer. ARGE AND PEREMPTORY AUCTION rise ey ae OUP E WED ANC ot o'olo thy Feoms, ‘anal aciva choice selection of Frenck and nels cy Goods, never opened in this country, having imported within the Inst ten days bya leading house in New York,and sent here for sale 4n consequence of the prostration of business m that city—comprising in part —— Broaze Candelabras of new and beautifal Fine French Bronzes—sutiects H. 5 Organ-piayers, Cupid vangwished and Gapalnee’ tonous, Indian and pantner, Vietory coo ning poy aE Doet, Tanored o- j. NV en, ol ¥ Navsiz fier RP, hine, Bacchus, Veous of \ sp plang nme ae ius Capsar, ‘I edy, inl A flection, ‘Alexan: & oe. \ }. Copeland, Bunton, John Anderson my Jo, 5 ue, Cl little Children, Shepherd nud she pherdess, T ioe in Love, Pandora, Psyche, Romeo and Juliet, einen pope) y= ° ronz@ Fixures for Gas- Sub) thi nd - ard bearer of the First Re abhi, it win end Soleato; Charles the Boid, Venusand Meroury, oC. Platina Decorated Vases, an entirely new art.cie, never before imported into this country. ALSO. A fine assortypent of Silver plated Tea Sete, new styles, heavily plated on German silver, sets of Pine Cutlery, Stee! Engravings, ‘The residents of Washington and vicinity are re- spectfully invited to examine these goods, which they will find te be of the finest and most tasteful and worthy to adorn the parlors of the sim the country, Terms cash. d 16-7 JAMES C. McGUIR Auct. By J. C. MoGUIRE Auctioneer, 10. 455 M street, between 12th and Sth street i shall sell the Furaiture and Effects of @ gentieman dechmng housekeeping, comprising— Iahogany Sofa and Parlor Chairs, Walnut Whatnot, Rout Tables, Extens: Dimng Tabie, ars, Dressing and Piain Bureaus, Wash Bedsteads, Mattresses, Bolster: China, Gjass, and Crockery Wi! Gilt and peo | Framed Mirro: Carpeting, Rugs, Matting, iatorand Cooking Stove. Together with an aseortment of Kiteben Uten- ands, Pillows, Ly Terms: ge erd under, cash; over that sum, a credit of 60 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes bearing interest. ‘dis-d J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer, XTENSIVE SALE BY CATALOGUE OF 4, VaLvaBLe LonpoN Booxs, direct from Willis & Sothoron, i136 Strand, London —On TUESDAY. WEDNESDAY .and THURSDAY EVENINGS, Dec. 22d, 43d, and 24th, commencing at 6% o’cloek precisely e7 evenin shall sell na large invoice of rare and valunble Books, direct from the celebrated hous» of Wilts & Sothorou, 135 Strand, London— comprising works in Divinity, The Arts, Mistory, Belies Lettres Anatomy, Chemistry. Surgery, Voyages Travels, Graminars, & . in various languages 8s, Mathematics iz. Seu The who.e forming the most veluable and desira ble collection ever offered at auction in this city. Sale without reserve. N. B. Catalogues may be obtained at the counting room of the auctioneer. ‘Terms: Cash in specie. = 4 i7-7t - ©. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. Space, between 7th we shall seil, without reserve, a large coljecti Jeweiry. Fancy Goods, Cutlery, Gloves, &c., &c., suitable for Christmas and New efrs presents. consisting in part of Cameo and Lava Nets, Lauies’ and gent’s Finger Rings, Pinin and fancy Breast pins, Lockets, Watches, Gold-stone plain and wrought Sleeve Buttons, Plisinand fancy Earrings, Gold, stone, ard plain Studds, Mosaic Pins, Silver and S Iver-plated Ware, Also, Pocket knives of all deseription, : BADEN & LOWNDs, d2t 2t Auctioneere,34 Market Space FUTURE DAYS. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. UBLIC SALE.—By virtue ot a deed of trust ex ecuted to me and recorded in Liber J. A No. 133, fulios 257, 258, 255, 160, and 261, one of land records of Washiy: county. District of Co lumbia, I shall, on TUUKSDAY , the 3ixi of Decem- ber next, at 4o'e ock p. m., in front of the Premises, otfer for sale at public auction, to the hichest bidder therefor, the eas nhalfof No. E.in Square Ne. 387, im subdivision of John Wilson and Nieholas Callan, asthe same is recorded in the office of the pecora of smd city of Washington, District of Co jumbia ‘Terms cash. The property te be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser unless the terms of sale are complied with within three days from the day of sale. DW. C. CARRINGTON. Trustee. EEN, Auet. > Auctioneer. ALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT at Ar crion. Owing to the mclemeney of the weather ves terday, and the present pressure m the money mar- ket, aj. G. Tochman has POS" is residence and farm it y of Alexandria, V IMONDAY, the 4th of January next. at lo ®. m,, On the prenuses. In tho meantime, they are offered for private sale: and further informati erms of sale, &c., may be obtained at th of J. C. McGuire, JAS. 0. Mot 5 oc 27-2uw = Auction and Commission Merchant. M RSHAL’S SA L E—In virtue of a writ of L eri facie, wader the Lien law, issued from the Clerk's otiice of the Cireuit Court of the Distriet of Columbia tor the © ity of Washington. me directed. I shall ex to public in frout of the Court- House door of sai TUESDAY, the i2th day of Jauuary, 1u58,at 12 m.. the following deseribed property, to wit: All defendant's night, title, caim, and iuterest m and to a brick house erected on Lot B,in Square No. #8, on Third street north, between E ard F streets west, in the City of W ehingion D. C., seized and levied upon as the propervy of Jolin W. Jordan. will be sold to satisfy Judicial . 48, to October term, 1857, in faver of Cripps & Waller, J.D. HOOVER, di9-ts | Marshal for the District of Colu ARM AT PUBLIC SA undersigned is authorized to sel! oontizuous to Centreville, in Prince George's cou! Re at private sale. This ‘Tract of Land contains pout thirty four acres, and lies immediately on the road ieadiug from Upper Marlboro to Wash- City, being & ules from the istter piace, and six from the former, ” ‘Lhere is upon the place an abundance of oak and chestnut wood, several rings of very pure water. The improvements consist of a conveniently sized Dwelling House. in good repa r, torether with the necessary ont-houses, and a pump of excellent wa- teratthe door. The whele pince 1s eaciosed by a strong, substantia! fence, made of the best materi- als. This Farm, from the cnarseter of the #01!, its location, and nearness to the markets of ret, is most eligibly suited for gardening As the owner has determined to remove tuis piace can be bought very cheap ivate sale, . at private sale before SATURDAY, E n that day bectiered Pi othe highest bidder, between the hours of |2 and ‘clock. s For farther particulars, inquire of J. A. ROBEY — premises, or of the undersigned, in person or y letter. - oI d 18-2awts SHELBY CLARK. ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of three writs of attachment ou warrant No. 373. 375, and 378, to January term 1858, issued frei the Clerk’s Office of the Cireuit Court of the District of Columbia for the Count® of Washingto ul to me directed, I shall expose to public sale, for Casi, in front of the Bank o! Ip pry feos in said county, on TUES- DAY, the 29th of December, 1857, at 10 o’cloek a, m , the followiug articles to wit: Oue Roan Horse, oo6 Wagon and Haruess, seized and taken under at- tachments as the property of John Cornell, and will be sold to satisfy attachments in favor of Lewis D. eans, James F. Brown, and ope Prentiss. J.D. HOOVER. Marshal _ 4 18-te for the District of Colambin INCE MEAT. i 10 kegs Fisher's unrivaled MIN: Just received and for sale be, d il-eo6t BARB! ELIABLE PRE: —Colt’s new and old mode! Revolvers, Warner's new model Ke volvers, Allen's Revolvers, Self-cocking and oom mon Pistols, Bowie Knives, &e d 2t-4t G. #RANCIS, 499 7th street. OTICE —We rospectiuily notify ail p-rsons having open accounts on our hooks thet bills have been indiscriminately made ott for up to this date and are ready for delivery. ‘Those preferring not to have them sent in will find theirac- counts ready at our deak. in view of the troubles stil] existing in the country in relwion to monetary affairs. we bey that all smi spesdig compy with the wish we indicate by is notice, 21-3 CLAGETT & DODSON. MoLAUGHLIN’S MeL AUGHLIN'S ‘ancy ey Store. ore. a PERFECT BEE HIVE ts M UGHLIN'’S A Store this week, No. 2'Pa, aans baeses IO a al halt Bo VE OLIDAY GIF , a Le | arses, TS; —— Leather Reticules, “i's MMOND’S. OTTO CUPS. AND ERS, Plower- NUN Rea earn lon Se By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. XTENSIVK SALE OF_ A CHOICE COL LECTION OF RARE OLD Wines anv Liquor: BY CAaTaLoeu On TUESDAY MORNING. Dee. 2th, commencing at 11 o'clock, 1 shall sell at My sa'es roo joor Tr of bottled Madeira, Sherr ne Wines, Brandies, ickles, Olives, &c. This consigament is made and most reliable houses in and Sen Cote the thay assortment really superior that has And been Offered at auction to the Wash- ington public. ues will be ready for distribution in a few days. "The attention of connoisseurs 1s particularly invited to this sale. y one of the lnrxest city or New York, awa CW. BOTELER, Auet. /S SALE—1 rtue of a writ of NM ath rom the Clerk's ee of the Cirewit Con ot ine Distnet of Colum! eee lector Gaau at Rilcr's Whart 4 SASH. 8 ue 5 SASH RED AY heh eh wl. a . the fol lesert * wees “sdescast called Wave. her Packie and Furnturé, setzed and upon asthe propert of Robert Waiter, and will be oa satisty judi- and Thome? HOOVER, d12-ts Marshal for the of Columbia, Horrible Murder in Rochester. RocnestEx, Dec. 210, was yenterda: pesetoe | thrown iain a site of gent excitement, scnwe beg ob at Be the mangled murdered bod theGennessee river, a few From the pools of Blood, and other wren of struggles, the were easily traeed from the place of the fatal conflict to the ‘iver, where they atte to the evidences af thet crime by sinking the their tea of vietim ate aia away from the shore, and was ‘found at seven o'clock yesterday (Sunday) morni = The body was immediately taken tothe th dence it acces that Sittles and his w live mes ly together, and that a copenaben cok place a # year age, but for the past month or two they bad lived together On the ground where were discovered ty and ot evidences of a conflict, were found a plece of « vietorine corresponding with one worn by Mrs Sittles, a resette one found tn her session, and a co Pair of spectactes said to belong to he: , Izra P. Stout, a young man aged about 2% years, and the arm of a chair, said to have been taken from the office where Sittles was employ Mrs. Sitties’ Jett wrist and ber brother's left arm Were found to be bro- ken, showing that they bad been engaged in ee extraordinary conflict ne evidence so far seems str ly against the wife of the murdered man aad Ber ‘bitter, Ire Stout. The examination continued through all yesterday, and was adjourned from twelve o'clock last night till nine o'clock this morning The evidence taken yesterday, occupies six coi- umns of the Democrat of this morning, Capture of Slavers on the Const of Africa. 21 —The bark Wm. G_ Lewis, y from the coast of Africa, arrived here to-day, having been captured as a slave in Congo river, by a boat expedition commanded by Lieuts. Walker and Cummins, from sloop- of war Dale. The brig Windward, captured asa supnosed slaver, is also expected here in a few days. ‘The British steamer Elector seized the barque Clara B. Williams and American schooner about the same time. Many slavers are reported on the African coast. Twelve have been captured sinee-the Dale arrived out. The Dale was to leave soon for Helena—all well Passed Cape Henry on the I8th barques Vir ginia and Estelle, Wilkins, from Babia, with dates to the 17th of November. Fatal Affray in Londen, C. W. . cfd dango . W i aoe a dance in a ouse of fll-fame in this city, last night, a party of rowdies forced thelr way into the house, bien a butcher named Harding fired several times into the crowd with a revolver, shooting Hughes Wilson, son of John Wilson, member of the P-ovincial Parliament for this city, and also Messrs. Sweat , Stevens, Merrick, Coats, and two other men and a'woman. Wilson has since died of his wounds. The others are s to be not dangerously wounded. Hard ing has not yet been arrested. Conviction and Sentence. Battiwore, Dec. 22. Linzer, ‘who was con- victed of murder in the second degree, for kill- ing Jerome B. White, about two months ago, was this morning sentenced to ten years and six months confinement in the penitentiary. The motion for a new trial was withdrawn. A Man Over the Genesee Falls. Rocuester. Dec. 21.—Nathan Newhafer, a doorkeeper of the last Assembly, slipped off « plank above the Genesee Falls on Saturday, and was carried over them. His body bas not yet been found. The bridge ts not aed. New York Bayk Statement. New Yorx, Dec. 21—The weekly statement of the City Banks shows the following totals — Loans increased $695,000; specie increased $1 = 000; circulation decreased $39,000; ites, nominal increase $1,780. Total, nearly $23 .000 - 0. a The Minnesota Senators. Cuicaco, Dec. 2.—The Democratic Legisia- tive caucus of Minnesota, on the 15th inst. unan imousiy nominated Henry M. Rice and General Shields for United States Senators. Avovusta, Dec. 20 —The Legistature of South Carolina bus indefinitely postponed all resolu- tions and reports having reference to Kansas Baltimore Markets. Battimore, Dec 22.—Flour is duil; Howard street and Obio at $4 8725 00; City Mills at $4 Su cash. $4.75 deliverable in January W heat is quiet and prices drooping ; white at $1 15al 25, and red at $3 O¥al 05 Cern is duil and lower; new white 35adUc., and yellow at 40a Whisby is steady at 22a2%¢ New York Markets. New Yorx, Dec. 22 —Flour is unsettied, but lower ; salex 6,500 bbls ; State’S4 20a84 25; Ohio #4 70ad 9); Southern $4 7585.00 W heat is upward ; sales of £,500 busbel«: Mii- waukie Cinb 92102.. Corn is steady; white 50 a62; yellow 60465 Pork bas declined ; Mess $15.50a815 90; prime $13. WaS13.75 Beef quiet; Chicago rep’d $10 50 al2 50. Lard is steady at 94 Whiskey drooping at 23K Financial. New V orx. Dec 22 —Stocks are lower gener- ally, Chicago and Rock Island 73K; Cumberland Coal Co 97,; Illinois Central bonds 85; La Crosse and Milwaukie 10): Michigan bern 19% New York Central 34>. Reading Railroad 53; Missouri 6's 793: GEOKGETOWN AFFAIRS Correspondence of The Star. Groncrtown, Dec 22, 1857 Notwithstanding the very inclement state of the weather last night, the Ball of the Vigilant Fire Company, at Forrest Hall, was very largeiy attended, and everything was moving on finely until some lawless parties from Water street en tered the room, and disturbed the pleasures of the occasion fer ashort time The officers inte fered and soon restored order by arresting some of the parties and taking them to the lock up ‘The scamps would not stay locked up, however, for some time during the night they broke the door of the cell in which they were placed, and turned themselves adrift. {t is sapposed they were furnished With an axe or something of the kind from the outside, with which they per- formed a work of liberation We bear it stated this morning that one of the watchmen farnisbed. the parties in the watch-house with whisky while there. Ifsuch is the fact we hope that the Cap- tain and Mayor will give him some otber em- ployment, instanter. During the distarbance at the bali room officer Gross was handled pretty roughly by some of the disturbers, while trying te clear the roam of them. = . At the regular meeting of Potomac Lodge (Ma- sonic) ‘No.5. held last night, the following weg thers were elected otficers for the ensuiny term - James Gozler, W. M ; Henry Wingate, 5 W Joseph Libbey. jr.. J. W.; Morris Adler, S A H Dodge. T This is one of the oldest’ ma- sonic lodges tm the District, having been char- tered in 11 For several years pest, it has been in a very flourishing condition. a large numbers of our very best citizens bave been added to its et The weather yesterday and this morning is un- usually gloomy and wet, consequently there no outdoor business of moment going on in any direction We regret to learn that Mr. Wroe, has met with another difficulty in the execution of bis work on the Custom House and Post Office build - ix The contractor for the stone material, in violation of his contract, baving cut the cornish of a different kind of stone to that in the body of the building, will render it necessary, if the cor- nish is rejected that, that the putting On of the roof be delayed antit next spring Quite a gay company assembled at Trinity (Catholic) chureh la-t evening to witness the martiage of a loving couple—Mr. Jotun Offatt to M.L. Adams. The Rev. Mr. Aikin officiated The reverend gentleman created considerabie merriment among the young folks present by bis short address, delivered before the performance of the ceremony, which was in part as follows «My dear young friends, 1 shall endeavor to make the ceremony as short as possible, as I kuow that every minute is an hour to you just now? The four maiket is rather inactive, and late advices bave caused a slight decline. Heid this morning at $4.7oa%5; sinali sales yesterday at $457 for good stand brands. Holders, how- ever, do not seem auxions to operate to any ex- tewt at these prices, as the steck in market is rather light. There is very little grain of any kind coming in, and prices have also slightly de- clined — ‘poys: : fS!, TOYS! The lrwest QQosk nthe atiy ae AM MOND'S. d 21-3 Tgh street. DWIN' GREEN'S | yiNRT FACTORY wt uere nee aera eaiaig Wardrobes, Et 5 ee pr Urarar fatten, Tetra tetewotns, Allof winch he offers at the Jowest prices, for Calf) . No. 180 avenue, be- SEF sare ctroste, Dlock beyond the faunhiin diy &