Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1857, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: December 24, 1857. IP Adve isements shew be sent in by 12 o*eleck m.; otherwise they may not ap- pear until the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Jntelligencer’s editorial columns are to-day dedicated wholly to a resume of the Proceedings in the two Houses of Congress yesterday. The Union publishes the following able and appropriate reply from the Secretary of State to Gov. Walker's late letter of resignation : DerarTMENT ov Stats, 2 Wasuineton, Dec. 15, 1557. § On Wednesday last | received your com- jon of the 15th inst., tendering your res- ignation as governor of Kansas. This resig- nation is accompanied by along argument on the affairs of the Territory, to which, you are well aware, it would be im ver for the department toreply. If any officer of the government who feels himself constrained to refuse obedience to the instructions of the President of the United States should pursue this unusual course, and thas place on he files of the appropriate depart- ment criticisms on the pelicy of the administra- tion, no person knows better than yourself to what consequences this might lead. The de- partment must either cause charges and argu- ments inst the President to be filed among the public archives «f the count without con- tradiction or reply, or it must spend the time which ought to be devoted to the public service in controversies with subordinate officers who may disapprove the President's potey Whilst duty, therefore, forbids me to enter into a con- troversial discussion with you on the various topics embraced by your argument, it is proper that | shonid make a remark upon a single point. You state that the President has changed his Policy in regard to Kansas. And why this alle- use the convention of Kan- ing to at they would not submit the o the people. and althongh they had submitted the all-important and dan- gerous question of slavery, which threatened to convuise the Union, and was alone prominent in the minds of the people throughout every State, he had not treated the submission of this moment- ous question as a mere nullity. Under these circumstances, it was bis impera- tive duty, and this in strict confor: with pre- vious instractions, to take care that a fair election should be held on this vital question, and thus give peace to the Union. Had he acted in any other mazner, merely because he preferred the submission of the constitution originally to the people, his responsibility would have been of the egfavestcharacter. Henever intended or expressed. the opinion that the convention were bound to submit any portion of the constitution to the people. except the question of slavery, much Jess that that portion of the constitution would be in- valid without such submission. Had he entertained such an opinion this would have been in opposition to the numerous prece- dents which have occurred since the adoption of the federal constitution by the different States. The question of slavery was the all-absorbing uestion. and you were sent to Kansas with the ‘all contidence of the President to carry out the principles of the Kansas-Nebraska act. With the question whether Kansas was to be a free or # slave State you were not to interfere. You were to secure to bred a of Kansas a free and fair election to decide this question for themselves. The President was, therefore, happy to learn from your despatches to this department of the 15th of July last that in all your speeches you re- trained from expressing any opinion as to whether Kansas should be a slave or a free State I am instructed to inform you that your resig- nation of the office of Governor of Kansas has been accepted. I am, sir, your obedient servant. Lewis Cass. Hon. Rosert J. Watxer, Washington. sce WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. AccoRDING To THE CU'sToM of the Scar office, we shall iesue no paper to-morrow—Christmas day. We sincerely hope that all our readers may spend the day as it should be spent—at eburch in the forenoon, and in innocent hilarity afterwards. It is, indeed, the glorious cecasion of the Christian world. and as such should be observed wherever Christianity exists. A Haxp Grexape —The speech delivered on the day before yesterday, by Senator Fiteb, is just now the subject of great speculation and comment among the public men of all parties around us. There was a settled effort made, Principally by parties who are avowed opposi- tion men, to deter northern Senators and Rep- resentatives from sustaining the President's pol- icy agaiust the opposition of Senator Douglas It was essayed, for the most part, through oral and newspaper misrepresentations of the true State of northern Democratic Congressional opinion. designed to produce hesitation on the part of as many as possible in the matter of sus- taining the President with promptitude and emphasis. But the bold and powerful speech of Senator h shows that, whatever may have been its effect elsewhere, here it is estimated at its true value—has affected the purpose of no Democrat in public lite. In delivering his speech, Senator Fitch stood immediately over Senator Douglas, and poured down upon bis present extraordinary political position @ torrent of impassioned eloquence, that kept the crowded Senate in breathless attention as he demonstrated the utter-irre- concilability of his (Mr. D.°s) course on the Kansas question, with continued affiliation with the Democratic party organization. Senator Douglas. in the manner in which he listened. exhibited proof that he at length realises that he has made a grave faur pas, and must pre- pare to find as great a proportion of the north- ern Democracy contending against him as con- tended against Martin Van Buren, when, in 1848, that gentleman went off to the Free Soilers Tae New York Democratic Detecation ox Kansas.—We believe the position of no Democratic member of the present House on the Kansas question continues to be the subject of doubt in this city notwithstanding the wri- ters for the opposition press did their best, for aweek, to browbeat them into a position of hostility to the Democracy upon it. One and all, they are as staunch supporters of the ac- eeptance of the Lecompton Constitution as any other members of the body. A day or twosince we published the resolution of their State Con- Vention explaining the doctrines in this connec- tion on which they stand, and to-day we have an opportunity of publishing an illustration of precisely how they stand on those doctrines. in spreading before the Star's readers the follow- ing able and pithy letter from Mr. Israel T Hatch, the Democratic Representative from the Buffalo district, to the recent New York city and county Democratic meeting called to sus- tain the President's Kansas policy. and so Strangely refused an opportunity to meet in Tammany Hall. on some pretence or other Lerrex Fron Hon. Isran. T. Haten Wasnixaton, Dee. 16, 1857 I bave to regret my inability to attend the dem Ocratic mass meeting at Tammany Hall on Thurs- day evening. I concur fully in the objects of the assemblage, as | do in the policy of our national administration. Kansas aifsirs have assumed, suddenly, a new . and the President has been unexpectedly called t policy for the future It ix pa the only subject of slavery shall still our national cea Is, of whether, with the recommendation of the President, and as I believe. with a desire of the country, it shali be confined wittin the boundaries of Kansas it- self Our opponents are dissatisfied with the action of the I to distract ods ecompton vention. ‘Th hoped and prayed that the slavery question would not be submitted to the people. “The Convention wisely did submit it, an party, - called, now be all sue he verdict of the peopie of Kan: be their political death, oa ae lived by the agitation of the slavery question, while a postponement of it will be equally sure to endan- ker the best interests of the country. If the ver- dict is iu favor of freedom there cau he uo more ay itati if in favor of slavery they mnst them. selves be held responsible for the verdict. and the temporary crextion of a slave State Lu tl ur despair, accordingly, they cry for enabling acts | and even for the Toombs bill, which they once | fefased—for anything that will give them time for agitetion 1 will not venture _to predict the revult in Kansas, bat I b.lieve there will be found sane and honest men enough to go to the polls to give a fair expression of the people, and shall the free State owed to escape the ix- a that Kansas will come in as a free State. Al- though madness should sti}l rule in tbe councils of the free State men, if each voter shall have a fair opportunity to deposit bis vote without any fraud or violence marking the proceedings there I believe it will be the imperative duty to stand by the policy of the adminiatr , indicated in the following extract from the 2 “When once admitted into Union, whether with or without slavery, the excitement beyond her own limits will 5) ily pass as she will then, for the first time, be left, as she ought to have been long since, to manage her own af- fairs in her own way. If her constitution, on the subject of slavery, or onany other subject, be dis- pleasing toa majority of the people, no human power can prevent them from changing it within a brief period.” . This is the doctrine of human rights, as laid down in the Declaration of Independence. It is the natural, inalienable right of the people of the States to change, modify or abolish any form of overnment under which they live. I need et y saya crisis is before us. The false in priasioie and the infirm of purpose will desert, as heretofore. But it is no time for timid action orto take counsel of our fears. The man whom the instinetive wisdom of the masses sought out for this emergency was the veteran statesman of Laneaster; and he has calmly surve’ the fature and pointed out the pathway through the wilder- < of ditlicnities before us; and though our vis- nm may not be able to penetrate the darkness, yet. girded up with our democratic faith, it is our duty to God and the Constitution to move fear- lessty and firmly on. tn face of this howling fa- natical opposition indecision is imbecility, and hesitation cowardice. \Weor they must triumph. The Democracy of the Union must be sustained in its national representative, or Black Republi- eanism and wild fanaticism will exult over the fall of the latier, and riot in ruins of the former. : Isnacn. T. Haten. Nove. Ixpian Ceremontes at THE INDIAN Bureav.—Yesterday afternoon, the Pawnce delegation (whose arrival we noticed), accom- panied by Major Denison, their agent, and his daughter, who has been adopted by the tribe, and Samuel Allis, their interpreter, had an in- terview with Acting Commissioner Mix. This delegation represents four bands of Indians, numbering three or four thousand souls, located some forty or sixty miles west of Omaha city. The occasion of their visit is a promise made by Gen. Denver, last September, on the occasion of making the recent treaty, that a portion of their leading men should have an opportunity shortly to visit their Great Father, the Presi- dent, and also tosee the settlements of their white brethren, fh order that they might note the beneficent effects of civilization. The interview was a singular affair, and for the three hours that it continued resembled rather a Quaker meeting than the visit of an ordinary Indian delegation. Instead of the usual warlike approaeh and declamatory ha- rangues, the Pawnees approached the Commis- sioner reverently, bestowing on him huggings, kissings and endearing looks. It appears to have been a religious ceremonial on their part. The Pawnees have great reverence for the Su- preme Being, and for the officers of the Gov ernment, whom they look upon as the medium of that Being. Fourteen or fifteen minutes at a time they gazed fixedly upon the face of the Commissioner. accompanying their gaze with gestures resembling mesmeric passes, but which however, failed to mesmerize the wary Com- missioner, and at the end of the interview he had sustained no other harm than some dis- coloration of face and shirt collar, through their contact with the painted faces of the braves in the course of the repeated huggings they be- stowed upon him. Gone Away.—A large number of members of both Houses and sojourning strangers have left Washington since the day before yester- day, when the recess was determined on. Per- haps a third of Congress in all, have thus left the Federal Metropolis. Those residing suf- ficiently near by have of eourse gone to eat their Christmas dinners with their families, while the large cities north—Baltimore, Phila- delphia, New York and Boston—will entertain the others in divers ways. Nevertheless, Washington remains fuller of strangers than we ever before knew it to be on Christmas eve; which proves that our city is gradually becoming the place of greatcst win- ter resort on the continent. Tae Tueatr &.—The work on the new Wash- ington Theatre is being prosecuted with great energy. Nevertheless, it is probable that it will not be ready for dramatic representations until the opening of the new year. Its plan is already so developed as that all may perceive that it is to be one of the neatest, most tasteful and comfortable theatres in the United States, wherein, too, all the audience can be seen to the best advantage, as well as all see to equal advantage. Dererrep ArticLes.—On tho firs t page of to-day’s Star, will be found several deferred articles—the ** Niagara Ship Canal,’ * Vir- gi * and the ‘List of Patents;’’ which have heen crowded out for several days, owing to the pressure upon our columns by our ad ver- tising patrons. Axotner Ixptan Detecation.—A delega- tion of Poucah Indians. from Nebraska, ar- rived in this city last night, six in number, and accompanied by an interpreter and Agent Rob- ertson. They come here with reference to ad- justing some of their difficulties with surround- ing tribes, and also to arrange with Govern- ment the boundaries of their lands. Navat Counts or Ivquiry.—Before Court No. 1, the defence of Com’r Lecompt was read by his counsel this morning. Court No. 3 was engaged in making up a de- cision in the ease of ex-Capt. Levy. Taz WeAtHeR —The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about8 o’elock a. DecemBer 24, 1857. New York, N.Y... Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md... Washington. D.C. Richmond, Va. Petersburg, V: Raleigh, N.C Wilmington, N. Columbia. SC Charleston, % Angusta, Ga. Savannah, Ga Macon, Ga... Columbus, Ga . Buffalo,N ¥...... Cumberland, Md... Wheeling, Va... Barometer at the Smithsonian, 30 (34. Thermometer, on the Smithsonian tower, m‘n- imum last night, 321°. - 2 o- PERSONAL. ---- Mrs. Brown, widow of the late Maj. Gen. Brown, US A. arrived in this eity last night from Brownville, N. Y., ona visit to her rela- tives ---- Hon Henry Potter, Judge of the District Court of the United es in North Carolina, died at his residence, near 2th instant “Fan Paronne,”’ (understood to be jet Fanning Reade,) the sprightly e pondent of the Boston Post, thinks it am Fayetteville, on the Miss fe tune that the Senate gallery is xo arranged that ~ Senators’ backs are turned towards the |a- es It is mentioned, as an instance of great Physical energy and indomitable spirit, that Washington Irving, the lar American wri- ter, now seventy-five years old, walks to Dr. Creighton’s church, in Tarrytown—of which he is a vestryman—and back, five miles, nearly every Sunday. +++. The New Orleans Picayune says that some new and unexpected evidence has been educed by that indomitable little woman, Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, in ber famous case. She brings forward various Witnesses, engravers, writing stern, snd other experts, to show thet the siy- vatare of her father, ‘Daniet Clark, attixed to ve- fous documents, is a forgery. An interesting Point in this connection in the testimony to the eifect that these signatures were rxeouted with a steel pen, whereas it ix well known that, at the time of their date. 1794, t thes papas date, steel pens were no! n CONGRESSIONAL. Thirty-fifth Congress—First Session. + In tne Suyats, yesterday, after we went to press, Mr. Stuart concluded his speech against the Kansas policy of the Democracy, and was followed by Mr. Broderick on the same side. Mr. Brown then gave notice of his purpose of replying to the speeches of these gentlemen soon after the close of the recess ubout to be taken by Congress. Aftersome further conversational debate on the Kansas question, in which Messrs. Doolittle and King Lagtes eae No, | went into Executive ses- sion, at the close of which they adjourned natil the 4th January proximo Is tue Hover, the question was put on agree- ing to the preamble and resolution of Mr. War- ren, which are as follows : ‘* Whereas it appears from the proclamation of Brigham Young, late Governor of the Territory of Utah, from the President's Message, and from later developments, that the said Territory is now in open rebellion against the Government of the United States; therefore, ‘* Resolved, That the Committee on Territories be instructed to report the fact, and inquire into the expediency of the immediate exelusion from this floor of the delegate from that Territory.”? Preamble adopted—yeas 107, nays 76 . After further debate by Mr. Keitt against the resolution, so much of the President's Messaze as relates to Utah was referred to the Tercitories Committee. Mr. Faulkner reported from the select commit- tee to make arrangements for the accommodation of the press, &e., in and around the new Hall, a series of resolutions, the substance of which were as follows: 1 Assigning portions of the galleries for the use of the press, of foreign ministers, and a la- dies gallery. 2. Reserving certain lobbies and staircases for the nse of the press and persons admitted to the floor. 5. Directing the superintendent to fit up the Teporters’ gallery with seats, desks, and conve- niences for writing and taking notes. Reserving the room in the rear of the re- porters’ gallery for a telegraph room and for re- porters. 5. Directing the present document room to be fitted up for a cloak room for members. 6. Authorizing six additional assistant doo-- keepers and assistant messengers, and six addi- tional laborers. 7. Amending the 17th, 18th, and 19th rules, enumeratrng the persons privileged to the floor, the terms npon which reporters may be assigned seats, &c. S. Allowing the committee farther time to re- Port on the matters referred to them. After some discussion and opposition, the said resolutions were adopted Mr. Petitt announced the death of his late colleague, Mr. Samuel Brenton, of Indiana, in an appropriate eulogy, and Mr. Bennett also de- livered a feeling tribute to the memory of the deceased. Mr. Niblack announced the death of bis late colleague, Mr. James Lockhart, of Indiana, in an appropriate eulozy, and was followed by Mr. Davis, of Indiana, in an appropriate tribute to the memory of the deceased. The usnal resolutions of condolence, &c., in both those cases were passed; and then the House adjourned over until the 4th of January, proximo. i Dan Rice devotes the proceeds of to- night’s performance in Baltimore, for the relief of the poor of that city. THE UNITARIAN CHURCH will be i} _ open for Divine service TO-MORKOW (Christmas) at 1! o'clock, a.m. An appropriate ser- mon by the Rev. W. D. Haley. 1 KNOW THYSELF.—Prof. FOWLER’S last day in Washington is Christmas. As he leaves Saturday morning, those who would know tnemselves, and how to educate their children mutt call THIS (Thursday) EVENING, or Christm: day and Evening. tee 24-1t* BUZZARDS ATTENTION !—The Buz | zards will meet in the Roost on TO-MOR- W, the 25th inst., at 2 o'clock, p_m.,as business of importance requires imme diate attention. “Nary Crow ad mite ordi B jer: HIS HIGHNESS KING BUZZARD. jecretary. hd TO THE LADY WASHINGTON CLUB 'T_F (of color.)—The members of the Lady Wash- ington Clubare hereby respectfully informed that the regular meeting will take placeon MONDAY, 2th of December, at 734 o'clock p. m. By order of the President : It GEORGE W. SMITH, Secretary. REV. SAMUEL RE ‘TER, Pastor of the Foundery Methodist Episcopal Church, will preach in the new Hall of the House of Repre- sentatives on next. d2a zt F WASHINGTON ART ASSOCIATION. Thess cond annual exhibit: nofthe Wash ington Art Association i now open at the Gallery on H street, between 13th and I4th streets, from 10 a.m, to 10 p.m. Imittance 25 o%nts. Season Tickets one dollar, to be had at the principt! Bookstores and Hotels, and at the door. 24 tf f ST. PATR —CHRISTMAS DAY 3 Masses.—The first, a High Mass, will cot mence at 5 Cc uthree nediate sueces- sion, at all of. whic! The u be administered, 9nd It o'clock; iL e’elock Mass, the last, will bea High Mass. Four vek p. ed by Benediction. The t K Will be rung at 445 o'clock. When this bell e 1 doors willbe opened. Jt is respe: lly suggested to pew holders that the earlier they are at the doors the bet- er. Allare requested to remember that.as heretofore, the collection: the day willbe a Christmas offe ing from St, Patrick’s to the Orphans of St_ Vin- cent’: ist. Joseph's Asylums It is a blessed day p the Orphans. Please farther to be pre —— & hand in your contributions at the doors. 4-1t f MR. BOULANGER respectfu. Info \ F his friends and the public that, as usual. his jar will be closed on Christmas eve, at 8 o'clock, and all day on Christinas day. d at" ATTENTION, SCOTT GUAR DS.—You are hereby ordered to attend a Company Meeting, at the fight 1 Armory, on ‘TO- MORROW (Tharsd \} EVENING, at 7 o'clock. inetual attendance is earnestly requested. tion for Captain will be weld. itis hoped every person interested in the welfare of t pany will attend. uniform will be hel uek This (Wednesday) Evening. By orde t Fy d 23-2t LIEUTENANT COMMANDING NEBRASKA.—C€ A € ! been a resident of this dress the citizens of ¥ n that ads, who has long ‘Territory, will ad- hington upon its History, and Prospects at the h and G streets. on Iso, at Wesley r on THURS- and at McKendree Church on He, between Ith and With stx., NG, at 734 o’cléck. ‘Tickets ‘The proceeds to be de enevolence. Those who de- sign to > West,or to make an invert- ment will do well te attend, d 22-3t* 2-3t ' COLLECTOR’S OFFICE, \ Nt City Hats, November 5, 1857. otice 18 hereby given to all persons who have not paid their Taxes for the present year, and to all who Are in arrears for previous years, that at the expira- tion of sixty days from this date, or as soon thereaf- ter as the advertisement can be prepared. all prope ty on which the taxes may remain unpaid will head. vertised and sold for the taxes, the law enjoins. Those who do not wish to be put to the heavy ex- pense attendant on the advertisement and sale are requested to pay in season. JAS. F. HALIDAY, i. n6-eotJan5 Collector, R NOW OPEN AT HALL.—The iy male Orphan Asylum ING and continue EVE id (except the 25th) at AIR for the benefit of the 125 orphan girlie under the charge of ye Bin! pil i} der the ch f the ist ity. ‘They have spared no pains to prepare a fes- tival wortiy of their patrons, ave will cfler an end- leas vay of Faney and Ornamental Articl eevs Confectionery, & tmai and New Years’ Presen' handsomely ‘decorated, well warmed and lighted. and a Band of exce lent Music will be inattendance every evening. Substantial Meals served up at all honors. Admittan e 12 cents. Season tickets 5 cents. Ff A CARD— JNO. W. NAIRN would re- spectfully inform the public that he has re- turned to the city after a short absence, and re- sumed the Drug busines: hit old stand, corner of New York avenue and 15th street, where he wax so liberally patronized for the last ten years, and that he has greatly improved ite interior, and fitted it out with a complete aud entire new ‘stock of every thing in the medicme line, all of which with great care, and fresh as can be foucd any of w lich he will give hu heretofore, and his residence being on the pr willenable him to devote whole tine to the buainess. He has also added a wie and ant as- sortinent of Periumery and Toilet ‘Articles, and every thing in the fancy line that is usually ke first class Drug Store, and having no rent or del to pay he guarantees to sell as low as simiiar goods eno be bought atany retail establishment seuth of New York. 17 2w ASSESSORS’ NOTH t the several wards wiil pi ssora will attend at the place: ignated below from 10 o’clock a. m. to 3 o’iock p. m ever day, except Sunday and Ch i. — the 15t! correcti ts: muel Redfern’s. corner of Penn- sylvania avenue and Nineteenth street. arene Ward—George T. ‘Stewart's, corner of 12th streets. {ples Pe ee M. Downing’s, L street, betwsen F. Ward-City Hall ‘ourt, ‘ard—City Hall. Futh Ward—B. &. Dyer’s, New Jersey avenue, ane E streets ees. Sixth Ward—fdward Wayson’s, E street, be- tween 8th and 9th streeta, Seventh Ward—John H. Bird. corner of 7th ateeet Lr ig arylandavenue,above OQ. Boswelli’s drog ator, d beth sani ne purest ae at $1.50 r 3, Wa Cakes of ¢ va- ridty andl atylen; Jellies, Charlotte de Rusees Blane nge, Pies of variow ryth uA DR bai ‘and F strrets, Ribena aru ote en Mr. . revit pete AK» MUSIC, Prano, Vioitx, Compost —_ DR Rezidence—S73 Massachusetts avenue corneas, of 10th street. fice ENTSEN 9 <2 eu ~ You can get a @OOD ENESS, SF Droty; , for 9 cents wards, warned iituhend dueable- A fine assortment of new s SKB just re- ceived, at R. CE z Pa. avenne, between Sth and 9th street RD=All persons having accounts with the ASihdcrngned are hereby respectfully notified that their respective accounts will be le ofl by tall -and nettie'tho antics se it ie’ matter of great and settle the same, is importance to the undersi that th ofa be rket. ttled promptly. WILLIAM R. “4 260 corner 8th st., opposite Centre M OTICE.—The public are cautioned agamst pur- chasing Gertain LOTS, purportirg to be owned by one Geo. T. Massey, and to have conveyed to said Massey by David A. Hail, no consideration having bose. raid Enaceion: 4 nee certian is mee iven agen: yi y notes Sf thee said Massey, and signed by D. A. Ball. a! no consideration has been given for these rotes, their payment wi'l be contested. d 4-St OTICE —AIl persons indebted to me. either by netes past due or op8n accounts, are hereby notified that their accounts, if not paid on or before rs Ist i mpi ee will be phere in the of officers to make the mon out of. ° TONAS_P. LEVY, Wine, Liquor, Cigar and Grocery Store, No. 554 12th street, corner of B, near the Canyl. dd 24-tzdJan CaBeis IMAS PRESENTS, M. W. GALT & BRO. have just received large Paap eae ie their stock of goods, especially designed for the holi Perrons in search of novelties are invited to ex- ainine theirassortment, which will be fouid to em- brace every possible vey “al ree n their M. W. GALT & BR Jewellers, 524 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. d 24-3t Ware en AND COLORED KID GLOVES, From 6) to 7 cents. Just received a superior lot of Kid Gloves, waich we will dispose of at the unusual low prices, 60 and 75 cent e have quite a large stock on band and desire to run them off. Buyers will find them to be a good relinbie Glove. OTE WN AL, STEPHENS & CO., d2i-lw 322 between Sth and 10th sts, Gloves of allk Black Silks, all grade French Meriuos and Plaid Merinos, closing out cheap. ; Woolen Comforts and Woolen Gaiters, for chil- dren. Blick Velvet Ribbons, all widths. With many other cheap and desirable Goods for cash. WILLIAM R. RILEY, d242w corner @th st., opposite Centre Ma:ket. gentlemen. W ard WRAL 2-0 8 DS. . ATCRES, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE. M. W. GALT & BRU. invite attention to their stock of new and elegant goods suited to the pres ent season. ‘They enumerate in part— - Ladies’ and gentfemen’s gold enamelled Watches, S| studded with dian s. Diamont Bracelets, Brooches and Earrings, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, and Pearl F bay et Rings, ore Crosses, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, and e tuds, Stone, Cameo, Pearl, Coral, Malachite, Florentine, Moraic, and all ‘other varieties of Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches and Eariinge, Solid silver Tea Sets, Waiters, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups, Spoons. = Forks, Fruit and Dessert Knives, Ladies, Napkin Ings. And every other description of Fancy Silver Ware, including— Silver Card Cases, Portemonnaies, Snufl and To bieco Boxes. merous to mention ian advertisement poten up especially fur the holiday trade, and will pe found to embrace the largest variety ever offered to their customers ‘Those mn search of presents will find it to their ad- vantage to make an early selection while our stock 18 complete, M.W. GALT & BRO. os Jewellers, 324 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. 24 St have been “+ BpARealNe IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE.” NOAH WALKER & CO, respectfully announce that they have just recetved a freeh su +} of GEN- TLBMEN’S and YOUTH’S CLOTH for the holidays, which they intend disposing of at their usual low prices. Having established a reputation for the superiority of our goods, we offer them to the puche. coctident of giving periect satisfaction in Price, make, fit, and maternal. From our variety we enumerate the following: Moscow Beaver, Kaglan and Ciarendon Over Sacks, of superior style snd various Biack Beaver and C piss — Brown Be: ver Surtouts and Over Sacks, Rectan Over Sacks, lot Cloth Over Sacks and Coats, ricot Beaver Raglans and Clarendons, Beaver Rag.ans, fur trimmed, «I ks, Talmas, and Cape Coats, Shawls ofall grades and prices, For BUSINESS and_ DRESS SUITS we bave— ss Suits, Fancy and FP Binck Cloth Frock and Dress Coats and Pants, French Breast Cass, Cloth, Silk and Velvet Vests. A rpierdid assortment of Pants and Vests of all qualicies and materials, with or without side ands. We would also invite attention to our carefully selected stock of FURNISHING GOODS, con: ingot Marseilles and Linen Shirts, a * Collars, Hosiery, Undershirts, Drawers, Searfs, Ties. Haudkerchiefs, Stocks, Muill-rs, Umbrellas, &c.. Flushing Traveling Ru Allof{which we will dispose ofat such reduced prizes as to defy competition. Call and examine at MARBLE HALL EMPORIUM, Browns’ Hotel Building. d24 dtJant No. 368 Bt NITED STATES PA ‘T OF FICK, Wasuincton, December 23d, 1297, On the petition of Henry McCarty, of Pittsburgh Penusylvana, praying for the ext jon of a patent granted to lum on the loth of March, 1244. for an 1 (shaders in * Suspending, opening, and cio wock Gates,” for seven years from the expiration of said patent, which tnkes place on the l6th day of March, 1858: It is ordered, that the said petition be heard at the Patent Othee on Monday, March the 3th next, at [2 i ‘k m.; and all persons are notified to sppear aud se, if any they have, why petition to be granted, onght Persons opposing the extension are required to file in the Patent Othce their otyection forth in writing, at least twenty day of hearing; all testimon ecially set i before the day filed by either party to be les of the Office, which will be furiished on application, The testimony in the case will be closed on thessth of February: depositions and other papers relied upon as testimony must be fled m the Office on or before the morning of that day; the arguinents,ifany, within ten days therealter. Ordered, also that this notiee be published in the Imon, National Inteiligencer, and kveume Star, Wash stone Republican, Baltimore; Argus, Phila- News, New York; and Inquirer, ouce a week for three successive weeks, previous to the 8th day of March next. the JOS. HOLT, day of hearing. - Commissioner of Patents. P. 3.—Editors of the above papers will pleas: and send their bills to the Patent ‘Ofiee, with separ containing ths notiee. d24 lawsw E FEW DAYS IN WASHINGTON, FPICACIOUS CURE FOR CORNS, BUNTON ET CORNS. ‘TOE NAILS, Without Cutting or Causing the Slightest Pain— ite en- hat ME WILL STAY HERE ONLY A FEW Days. coneu'ted in eg of Pount Surgery, especially in CORNS, BUNIONS, and troublesome TOR-NAILS, 6! of which, however long standing or bad, he gunrantees to ¢ffertually and permanently cure ina few moments, without the slightest pain or inconvenience, either during their removal or afterwards - B. Otfice—2%4 F street, between 14th and '5th Office Streets, near the Treasury Lepartment, hours from 10 a, m. till |p. m., and 2 till 50’clock . mM. . Will visit ladies at their own residence by giving a few hours’ notice, ‘Tho following testimonials are sirhilar to thaneeods in the Dovtor's possession: ~ From H. M,the King of Bmoaria: Mr. Schiosser has operated on H. Majesty’s feet with great skill, and without the jenst pain. Cert! fied by H. Majesty's command. BN. FOLLER. From H. Imp. Hixhness, the Prince Jerome Na- beaucoup d’adresse et saus la moindre douluer. JEROME NAPOLEON, From William Rice, Proprietor of the Pennsyl- vanian Mr. Schlosser has extracted two corns feet which were extremedly pentes for ‘The extraordinary ease with which h remarkable, and | cheerfully recommend bebeed are eet Leper Be the only : nt ave ever known to perform opération scientifi- ently and without pain. WM. RICE. Phiiadel phia, Sept. 23, 1857, From Pieres Butler, Esq. i Dr. UX ete & Vo Og pe g namber of corns from m wi reat &ki without pain, Fee ee Sreat PIERCE BUTLER. Phuvvadelphia, Nov. 9, 1857. rait des corsarce from my ears. n » S, M. Landis, Physician to the Cit rem fatty aha Iastitute at Pai adelphia. ad - eight iy pain yey minutes. i eight v + © public t rerio ir, Schlosser sa inve tomesives sehived ines. rime nt be ne ee 8, M. LANDIS, M. D. Thousands of teati: 1s from the United States, daixo f Royalty, Nobility, and i from Europe ota be aecn at the’ Unotor's Office Sh E sireet, between Math and \ith streets, mear the Treasury + epartment. Usty a Few Days in Wasuineton. aim BATS YP $ WARTS. between 12 tol ‘ht housework, the store. 11" WAS TED-A R y 10 MADAME LU. stre Y perfectly competent to teach Mus Altra The Regie Branches desi SITU. ION ina fxm: Soe can give ¢: Mis. E. HARDING, Washington Post Offies, nd Pa. An interview o1n be hal at corner! ith street oe 'ED—A steady WOMAN to housework for nm smal! family. Apply corner of 13th and reets, 43 ANTED.—A Woman to take care of alittle boy in his third vear. She must come well SCHWARTZ ae Peat Pa av. pif. Fee ee) ANUak ac Pd DI pigs aren Povaished ive or y od Tone Ape to No. 161 Browns’ Hotel: V recommended and bri her. Apply to JNO. a23 St d ANTED.—The advertiser has invested ina Pxying mercantile business in this city $10,000, and wishes a partner with acash capital of $5.00, (lor one-'hird interest.) Profits (by actual exami- mition) 4g per cent. References givenand required, Address * Merchandise” at Star Office. d18-iw WANTED. SIX to EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLaRS, for three or five years, for which security will be given in Real Estate situated on Penn avenue, between 8th and 10th sts. wire at this office. panera: 7ANTED TO HIR E.—$5,000, for the term of 5 \ years, secured on an improved fa of 30 acres .by adeed of trust ed near theeity. In- terest paid snnua ly. Any one wishing to invest in that way, will please address J. B. S., Bex 53, Washington city, atating when and where an inter view canbe had. Interest paid semiannually if pre- nit —The subscriber havi ferred. ng just o OF GENERAL INCELLIGENS E at No. 319 C street, between 6th and 7th. and next to ‘Todd’s Hat Store, and opposite Bank of Washing- ton, requests the citizens of Washington to give him encouragement. The subscriber's object is te seeure good servants to our eitiz ns, and to find suitable places for Servants who come well recom- mended. Such ax desire employment, and such as are muret of proper Servants, should give me aca!! a mvement, “dimen JEROME GILLISS. (‘ALL AND SEF _LAMMONU’S mammoth / stock of Toysand Fancy Articles d 23 3t_ ( ‘RACES, BATCLEDORES, BUILDING B BLOCKS, &c., st 23 St LAMMOND’s. LAMMUND’S FOR TOYS 423 3t O PLACE LIKE and NOTIONS, CmLerENS GIFT BOOKS, CULORED TOY BOOKS, = And CHRISTMAS GAMES, in great variety, at 8. DRECAMP & CO’S.. d23.5t 435 Penn. avenue, near 4%: street. CAR D.—We hereby inform those of our eus- tomers having acconnts on ovr books that the kame are now being made off, and those not prid by the 28th instant will then be presented tor settle — 4 HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, dB bt SOLD PENS AND PENCILS.—A ‘arze and well selected assortment of Gold Pens and Pen ceils, woich will be sold very cheap. A more appro. priate present conld not be chosen either fora lady or genticmin. Forsaleat a JOS. SHILLINGTON’S ber sae Odeon Building, cor, 432 8t and Pa. av. a ‘HILDREN’s BOOKS FOR 1a58.—The Little / Commotore, Mother's True Stories, The Won- derful Mirror, Richard, the Lion hearted, Reroe: of History, Tales of Sea and Land, Inquis: Jack. Dick Boldhero, What to do and how to do it, Siberian Sable Hunter, True Stories and Falee ‘Tales from the German, B and Lilly, or the Golden Rule, Aunt Mavor's Nursery Rhymes, Naughty Boys and Girls, Fairy Tales by the Coun tess D’Aulnoy, and others for youth of all ages. some of them just from 1 a3 ee ee UST RECEIVED—A splendid sot. wv a lon. "RANCK TAYLOR. J of fine fresh salt water OYSTERS, which i be sold at alow . R. B. SCHWARZE. d23-3t__ corner of 12th and F street Mpayver’s OFFICE, Wa un ‘The urders'gned will, 1s loan J e oved December 9th, (657, authorising the mayor to anticipate the reve nues of the city for the purpose of paying for the ereetion of 8 new almehouse and other current x penses of the Corporation. d23-td W. B. MAGRUDER, Mayor. Feiye JEWELRY, WATCHES, AND SIL- VER WARE. I have now on hand a large and well-selected stock of fine Gold Jewelry. fine Watel solid Silver and Plated Ware. also daily recerving direct the Facto. additional supplies of ries and Importers all the newest and most beautiful styles of Dsamond Wor Cameo, Lava, and other desira- oid and Silver Wareh Tox ith a variety of Fancy for tue H and am selling the prices, which is much below the u_ual retail rates. Please call at No. 333 Penn. avenue. 423 OLICE H. O. HOOD, N OF COPARTNERSHIP. The business heretofore conducted by JAMES IL. SHEKELL, at 279 F at.,ooraer 13th, FRANCIS MILLER, at 3 F st., corner 13th, will be operds them mrder the firm of at 274 Pa. avenue, adjoming the Kirkwood House, where thev are now opening an entire new stock of GROCERIES, FRUITS, NUTS, &e.. together witha complete stock of WINES, BRAN- DIES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, & of which wil ha sold at moderate profits, acd willbe warrart dtc b> as represented. Soliciting a share of public pat- ronaxe, and a continuance of the favors of their for- = customers, they shal! use overt. eflort oe them. ‘. SHEK nue. ing Kirkwood House. AMMACK & BRO’S RESTAURANT. | Nos. 24 and B6 Pes we Usose Wintarps’ H Having jr piel all repairs in th they can accommodate the wants of the public in the b st manner. Having just nddod several larre Kooms anda fine paseare way, gentiemen can take their meats without bemz com- pelied to pass thr hthe Bar. In fact, tue house is better arringed f ass house than any in Washington, and tant supply of the best inthe market, our house is second {0 no other in the cuaney On lays our Bar wi'! be closed, but forthe jodatie f the public the Eating Rooms accom: will be open, amt Meals will be served up as usual. d 3 st EME Your atten- fully ted to the examination of our stock of DRESSING ROBES for Gentle- men, The most appropriate present to make toa ceutiemen friend will be an article of this kind. Prices ranging from $3.59 to = embracing rich eR, and beantiful patterns, petling 2 1. at GEO. H. B. WHITE & CO’S, d 22-e03t ave. bet. 9thand 1th sts, ( SENTLEMEN’S Dress aad Felt Hats. E Gentlemen's Undershirts and Dra: Gentlemen's Kid and other Gloves Gentlemen's Neck Ties and Cravats. Gentlemen’s Shawls and Muffiers. Gentlemen’s Hosiery, &c. Jn great variety, at GEO. H. B. WHITE & CO’8, d 22-e03t 332 Pa. ave. het. %th and Ith ste. OOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. S. DeCAMP & CO, have now deplored on their counters, and to which they ivite the attention of those seeking elegant Christmas Presents, au ex- tensive and varied stock of elegant BOUKS, co prising everything that is new and beautiful way of— GIFT BOOKS, ANNUal SOUVENI the BIBLES, Catholic PR Episoo; f Ie hodist WORK BOXES, WRITING DESK: PO Ba All the English Tu: quan Soiend YRO — MOOR MIL ad many others. Together with « splendid collection of Children’s BOOKS and GAM oe same Hip 4 upward of nine kinds, in every style of Binding, and price, all of wnich are offered st prices that retopet S. DeCAMP & CO., A 6t 434 Penn. avenue. near 43 street. Cox FECTIONERY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Look in at GEO. NORBECK’S forall kinas of the very choicest French and Pi Steam Refined bundred eve all sizes, netts and Fancy tes, all of whi ih . Tite! Not ste ba ates tae eae ko IBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS —A larre and B nee Ne yo ee bound i jing; some most fully galt, ae pe pS totoet bint beau 1- ty clot wk : 508. SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore. Odeon @ui a d2s. 7 3g st. and Pa. av. AVY YARD! corner FUEL FOR WINTER!’ i acharginy RED ASH EOS CORT Fits Sil bedisposed of trom the vessel cheaper than it of any ‘erms cash. Ean Tig ot ton. - go, on hand, HICKORY, OAK and PINE D, at lowest + CLAR d2-3* ear Navy Yard ‘Bee particular: jt ee N FIRE Cc T FRANKLIN | will take on T January next. Particulars admit ani s) ae TON THEATRE. Tree eseee W Stevan. The <_-y begs to-announce that the New Theatre wil pe finished on the 28th December, aud will be oPeDe, SANUARY Ist, 1855. The Compeny wil! includ= Mr, Nirs, Bick rector, ur Mra. tory, ble that thew Thirt publi . te W4sHine rf, tes Ganron, Mr. T. B. Jovneten, Mrs. Cooke, Mra_ Alien, Mr. Wh ting, - H. Davenp rt, Mr. Grosvenor, ny of VWwalinck’s Theatre, New York, alternat tween Washington and New York, ax reqer Matemowelle TERESA ROLLA, Mr. Pos! Brant, Mile Jai ened le L je Lebmen r. and the full Corps de Ballet of Niblo wise engaged to imaugurate the opening perform anc*s. The celebrated M Mr. Nert “4 Mr. Nerton, ose With the entire com, near on Moncey. January 18th wil a) on ‘ay, January 18th. The Eminent Comedian, MR. CHARLES MATHEWS, will sppear on Monday, 8th Febraary. Parties desirous of retaining Seats for tho first two performances wil! please lew heir names at Metzerott’s Music Store, Star Bo cal pue SIXTH ANNUAL BALL or THE Montgomery Guards, ? W4SHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, our Ave Ou MONDAY F he MONTGOMERY G thie tive Sante Amaea! Balls pledge t selves pare no pains in mmhing Wt the Ball of the season. Expnita’s celebrated’bond 1s engaged for the’ Refreshments and Supper will be served by anex- NUR, January sth, 18%. perienced and popular caterer. Tickets, ONE DOLLAR; admitting a contieman and ladies. No hats will be worn in the Ball Room except by the anlvary. Committee of Arr-ncem wt. Key aeut. dheld, Kelleher, Sere. Murray, Private Enrigh! Private 3.0. Levy. (jr Mast. Maher, diva th GUSscRirrion SOILKEF. hy - ly informed that the 1H will take place wt armonic Hell, adjouing the Star Office, on TUESDAY EVENING. Deo. 29th, 1897. Withers’ Assembly Band has been secured. 2St VE T E StRxert, BETWEEN 9TH AND OTH Sts, HITHER WE COME: Will commence on THURSDAY EVENING, December 24th. and continne every evemng MPEHRANCE HALL, Celebrated NORTH AMERICAN MEDLEY TROUPE, A esmeceny muh 7 — Members f piers er H10 146 PORTKAITURES. SO, e jus ular Vocsiins. ae ‘wi PUPA THIELAIAN, Miss CAROLINE BENTLY. Admission—!.ady and Gentleman to Front Seats, 73g cents; Back Seate, 25 cen's. ae RK. WATKINS, Agent. . Late € enn y lr JODEON P. or ens and strange Washington and vie nity, that he bas fi " bove Hi: most ri rehe manner, wil endid slage, pre c=nium, seats. Ac.. deco m it, all in all, the best mertin the District. hove Hall will be opened for the season on THURSDAY EVENING, Dec 24th. oe on CHRISTMAS DAY at three o'cloel Admission 25 cents; Orchestra Seats 3 cents. JOHN W. LANWIS, Manager. M. R. Coomns. Treasurer. Ler Matuory. Business Agent. Ht TING, PARK COURSE. fackson City, end of Lone Bridse. dd = Race to come off CHRISTMAS DAY, stant, for Fi a side, for half a mile; be below: ing names bay horse Jordan. ir. y mare Annie Laurie, urse for $5, free for all Trott horses; one and repent; to harne: Entr > be closed on Thursday, by 1° 0 ciock m™., at the above place. E CURSON & CLFAVER. a3 QOlrREE DANSANTE, » PROF. H. W. MUNDER takes great p'encnre in Ranenneing to his frends and patrons tbat his next SOIREE will take pince »! bis Hall. on THURSDAY Sth and D it, 157. Eve, young Ind ud pias who have frequently enjoyed these dé izhtful entertainments will lave the pleasure of dancing the ** Olid Year out and the New Year in ‘pon this oce csion the celebrated Lancer’s (jund - rille will be introduced, this being the first repre- sentation in public in this city. It was first wtre duced at the te Balis in Kurepe aod has become the most fxvo-ed of all the inshiounh e dances, being jucive te grace, addins ense ond elegance to the kaand Mazourka Quadri les ced, making one of the must varied programmes ever oilernd at ary soiree given in Washington. All persons wishing to take lesso’ Quadnile only. can do se upon reaxe applying to Prof. M. = GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC x or THR Washington Yagers. The WASHINGTON YAGERS beg lenve “BALL announce to their friends and the public zen erally, thet they wil! give their Bail, at the Assemb y Rooms on MONDAY EV ID December 2th. 1857. ‘The Committee pledce themselves to make Luis one of the best Balls of the senso”. fhe Bar and Supper will be f.rnished by € Schafe Weber's Celebrated Band has becn engaged for the °“Piekets ONE DOLLAR, ado itting a Gent ¢ a sadn itting a Gentieman and Ladies. Committee of Arranzements. 0.3. K. Loefler, G, Sebuiz, Set John Wa Stinzine. Private C. Ju BS. IVERSARY OF THE BATT! “ ORLEANS.—Tre Union Guards take great pleasure in snaeuncing to the friends, military and civic, that ther Third, Annual Kai! will take piace at the Astembis ooms, Loutsiana avenue, on the *th of January. Le aa pertioulars zt in future notice, (States) HIRD ANNUAL BALL American Hook and Ladder Co. No 2. The AMERICAN HOOK AND LADDER Ne. 2, leave to announce to the pubiie that ivea Grand Ballon THURSDAY NING, December 24th, 1657, at Odd Fei Hall, Navy Vard. e Company have pledged themaeives to mn one of the most agreeable entertaimments of enon. he s” Celebrated Band has been engaced fer the eccasion Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman and ladies—to be obtained from one of bers of the ompyny. OTICE.—Al! persons indebted to me, either be notes. it dues. due bills, or open accounts, 17® ie4 that | shall expect them ao 27 the ' January. 1853. sons net complying to t officers. w.th instrpe- is notice a’ stated time w ii have their notes. due bil s. accounts placed in the hand of t caso make the To my customers who have paid me promptly ane to those who buy for cua [ return them mary thanks. and shali at ali times be pleased to fill thesr orders with any gouds appertny to _ Wholesale and Retail Gre S1 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th sts. d 2-Stawew Sena‘rors we 1 4 tc i Sol i G. a 3, Members of Congress. all Gon tlemen who desire to eive DINNER. SUPPER PARTIES, &c.. can onli at C.GAUTIER’S, where they will find elegant suits of Parlors, Recepty and Dining rooma, furn.shed in the best mani always reads. and where they will be sure of have everything prepared im the m foshronable sty ie. aed at the shortest notice; likewise on the most reasonable te: = \4-2awiw IFUL VARIETY of Winter Glow F yogi ty Cuvars. cinae prenest xe uat tee a, Chrisi can le 0.4. B. WHITE & CO-S. Withee “Ser Pa-ave. bet. Stand sith sis. M AT!—MINCE MEAT" Nets « ou jhe tue Mince Meat, rl 5 eo NG & BURCREL!., an corner ISth street and Vermont avenue. FOR HO. % 200 GREY THE LIDAYS. RR N. RA and : BLACK CLOTH CLOAKS. Zant recsived from the ny ore bie the + Call and get tas: Cloak and Fa Sto * XWELL & BRO. ae Penn. avenue. Cc E FOR SA octer OKE, lay MA LE. ty. for sa! sat the office of the Gas Lix J.P. BROWN, Secretary,