Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1858, Page 3

a LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Cuiminar Court.—Yesterday, the jury ip the case of the United States es. William Patterson, for larceny of one pair of Loots and one hat from one Michael Kreyan, found a verdict of guilty. The case of the United States es. William A. Douglass was taken up next, in which the de- fendant was charged with stealing a coat valued at $20, anda kerchief val at 25 cts. from A. B oa The jury found the prisoner ‘The Court then took up the case of Geo Gains, who stood charged with larceny of one gentle- man's shaw!, valued at $$. He was also found guilty The case of the United States rs Archibald Mc Leexe, for committing an assault upon officer Edward McHenry, was taken up next. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty George Crouse was bere put to the bar. He had been convicted of an assault and battery on Geo. E bormaag Hs With intent to kill He was sentenced to suffer Imprisonment in the District Peniten- tary for a space of five years. from and after the Mtb instant William Patterson was sentenced to imprison- ment tn the County Jail for the space of nine months William H. Douglass was sentenced to fifteen moaths imp:isonment in the District Penitentia- Ty; and "hoe Gains was also sent to the Penitentiary for the space of one year. The Coart then adjourned. To day, the Court took up the case of the Uni- ted States rs. Benjamin Woods, charing the pris- oner with cape f Samuel Brown, free col- ored.on the 17th of September, 1857 Ratcliffe and Bradley, jr ,fordefence. The jury were be- ing sworn as this report closed. Wasuineton Tasatre —Another good house last night, at the new theatre, and the perform- ances, as might be aaticipated, now that the ac- tors bave “got the hang’? of the place, were even more satisfactory than on the previous night ‘The new enterprise may now be considered fairly launched upon the tide of popular appro- bation, and with good management, such ax we expect from Messrs Stuart and Bourcicault, has bolliaat prospect ahead. Some farther attention to the heating and lighting arrangements will be desirable, by whieh the draft of sonréwhat over- cool air in the parquette shall be avercome, and the dress circle a shade more brilliantly illumi- nated. Everybody must be able to see every- body and how everybody is dressed, that isa fixed fact in the cheomiéies of theatrical successes. Tue River.—The steamer Thomas Collyer ‘went to Mount Vernon, to-day, witha large num- ber of passengers. The steam tug Wide Awake was sold yesterday to Messrs. Hyde & Davison, of Georgetown, for $6,500. She is to continue on the river in her usual business of towing. The Orange aud Alexandria Railroad Companies have given their baggaye transportation between the two cities to Win. Whaley, Exq , who takes possession of bis trust on next Monday. A ru- mor is current that 2 man afflicted with small x ison board a vessel at anchor off Stone & fie gruder’s wharf in the river, We are assured by Messrs. S.& M. that such is not the fact, and that there is no sickness of any kind on board of said vessel. s At tut MereEtiNe of the Philadelphia Society for promoting Agriculture, beld in Philadelphia on Weduesday, 4 communication was received from the President of the United States Agricul- tural Society, inviting a delegation to attend the auuuaal meeting of that Society on the 1th of January, at Washington, and the following gen- Uemen were appointed « committee to attend the annual meeting of the United States Agricultural D. Landreth, A. L Elwyu, J. MeGow- an, C. W. Harrison, 8. G. Fisher, Craig Biddle, S.C. Willets, A. T! Newbold, John Rice, Chas Keily, Georye Blight, A. L. Kennedy, Dr. EB. Emetwon, Heury Ingersoll IntToLERarie —it is well known that nine- tenths of {he pauper population maintained by our citizens are non-residents, and that a regular system of packing such vagrants upon Washing- ton city is maintained op Bae authorities of cities and towns elsewhere. This ix bad enough, but it is certainly intolerable when our neighbors send their destitute bere infected by loathsome contagious disease. A few nights since a man who had the small pox, dragged himself on foot be would be properly cared for. Such a trick as from Alexandria to this eity, whence, he said, he had been sent by the assurance that in Washing- ton this ix as near first class villainy as one can well imagine Scruzms Covat—Thursday —R. R. Heath, Fsq., of North Carolina, was admitted an attor- ney and counsellor of this Court. No. 25. The United States, appellants, rs Henry Carnbuston. The argument of this canse ‘was continued by Mr. J. Mason Campbell! for the appellee, and coacluded by Mr. Attorney Geneial Black for the appetlauts No. 27. Frank Dynes, plaintiff in error, rs Jo- nal D Hoover. ‘The argument of this cause was commenced by Mr. C. Lee Jones for the plaintiff jaerrer. Adjourned. WE oNpeRsTaND that the Rev. Theodore L. Cayler, of New York, one of the most eloquent and popular speakers of this country, has con- sented to deliver the annual adg@gess before the Young Men’s Christian Association on tne 19th just . at the Smithsonian Institution. Richaid ©. McCormick. Esq , editor of the Young Men’s Magazine, agd author of a popular work entitled “\A Visit to the Camp at Sebastopol,” &c., is also expected to make some iemarks on the same orrasion Mr. Eprtor: Allow me to avail myself of the medium of yourcolumms to suggest to Dr. Hayes, in view of a second lecture on the Kane Expedi- tion, that Lis chat of the Northern Hemisphere would be better understood if the meridian of our continent, embracing the explored reyion, was placed in a vertica! position. On Wednes- day evening the chart was presented in position according to the arbitrary division of the earth inte eastern and Westera hemispheres, and my accustomed ideas of the localities were quite coutuunded AN ATTENDANT * fue Eevecr ov tae New Rove —Since the Captain of the Auxiliary Guard bas begun to en- furce the rule of confiaing lodgers to the cells at the guard-Louses, many of the old pensioners have ~ left for parts unkaowa.”’ Last night, the lodyers were generally new-coniers, aud were not well pleased with their fare. Some of them.who expected to tind tue beds made up for them, and au early breakfast provided, complained that the cbamb-rmaids and cooks of the establishment were hardly up to the mark. To-morrow sieht Dr. Mackay lectures at Philbarmonic Hall, “Star Buildings,’ upon Eaglish Song. The numberof tickets, we learn, will be limited, in order to insure comfortable accommodation to the audience, as, from pres- eut indicatives, there will Le a rush to sec and hear the popular and amiabl: poet. As Ovo-¥asmonzep Nicut with tae Mins- raELs —Landis’s Company of Serenaders at the Melodeon, devote this evening exclusively to the old song~, laughable sayings and doings of min strels as they were years ayo. before opera troupes became fashionable. As usual, no doubt, the bouse will be crowded, and those who wish to get luside will do well to po early and secure a seat CovRT of Clatus —Mr. Ely opened the argu- ment for the claimant, yesterday, in the case of Mary W. ‘Lbowpsou rs the United States. Mr. McPherson replied for the Govermment, and wit! - out concluding the argument the Court adjourned until Monday LaRckxy ayp Annes —Yesterday, a colored bey named Henry Miles was arrested by otlicer Kinz, f RK Stealing 4 sum of money from W He was taken before Justice Wal- ail for court. Reat berate. —Yesterday, A. Green, Auc- Honeer. sold the east balf of lot }E, in square 367, With improvements, for $325. Purchaser, Thos Brown Tue Weerery Hose Courany propose to give @ ball on the 26th iastant, to liquidate a balance due by the Company Wareu Retoens — Suo. Lacy, fretand, drunk; Bar and costs, $4.44. WD. McPherson, Md., drunk and disorderly; workhouse W days. Jas Wallace, Scotland, do; do James Kane, Ire- = do; do. Seventeen lodgers—one a resi- at of the District D Hestee & Wits, Physecians for Diseases of Throat and Lungs, 52 North Charles street, Baltimore. Dr. Huuter or Williams will visit Washington on the 62th and 2th of th. The wext viet will be on Tuesda Uthe- 20 Ven: Jeweiry Store, enue, over Mrs. Voss’s Jha 6 3t On the 6th instant, CHARLES SOULF, child of EKamunt F. and Margaret A. Freaoh, aged 4 montha and 10 days. ‘The funeral will take piace at 3 o’clock Friday af- ternoon. bd In Montgomery county, Md.,on the 6th instant, Bfler a protracted ilines: ARY EMMA, twin daughter of James aad Margaret Holen Hicks. On the orb instant, MARY ELiZa, the infant dauchter of Jas. F. and Marah C. Moore. ‘The friends of the tamly are invited to attendthe Te morrow, au ‘o'clook +m, * GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS. Correspondence of the Star. - e Gronestown, Jan. 8, 198. Up to the present time we understand that no visible change for the better has occurred in the condition of our fellow citizen Capt. Geo. F. De Re ont gentlemen have been elected of- ve been a ficers of Logan Tribe, I. tee M., No.8, for the ensuing term: Wm. , Bachem ; John wii r Sagamore; WB Silence. Jr. Sag; J. A. Newman, K. of R.; H. G. Divine, Aas’t do.; John Paxton, K of W. The Tribe, we learn, is ia a very harmonious Prosperous condition The followi tlemen were elected, last night, officers of the Vigilant Pire Company for the ensuing year: Hon. C. Addison, Pres: nt; John Shackleford, Vice Pres ; H. G. Divine, Sec ; Henry O Reaver, Treasurer; $ Koonts, Chief En. ineer; M. T. McFnnis. Capt. of Engine; Joha T. juley, Captain of Suction ; John Scott, Captain of Hose; Joseph Koonts, Captain of Truck; Geo. Moose, Keeper of Engine. Doubtless the ranks of this Company never was filled by a set of men, if we may be permitted to judge from their appearance and character, who would be more likely to render the public good service in case of necessity. We were informéd last night by some of the officers that some sev- enty-five volumes of saiuable books have been taken from the library of the com ny and never returned. This is too bad, and aheos persons in possession of them should at once return them to where spt belong ; Quite a brilliant, and apparently deeply inter- ested audience, assembled tthe Methoaist Prot- estant church on Congress street, at 2 o'clock yes- terday. to witness the interesting ceremony of uniting a loving couple in the bands of matri- mony. The bappy couple were Mr. Charles Bangs, of Baltimore, and Miss Rebecca McCan, eldest daughter of our fellow citizen, Daniel McCa sq. The Rev. Dr. Murray officiated. During the last several days, large quantities of pork. of avery superior quality, has been com- ing in wagons. and meeting with ready pur- chasers at $6 75a87 We have no material change to note in the floar or grain markets. ‘Ihe former is rather dull at $4.62484 75 for standard brands. Considerable quantities have been shipped recently to Northern markets, and we learn that vessels are now want- iny to freight for New Yo:k Wheat—but little coming in and selling at $1a81 035 for red and 8105x812 for white, of pood qualities. Corn, und 50a55e. for white and yellow. s. = > Sere 1 The glass ballot boxes, says the New York Journal of Commerce, about which so much hus been said, (though nothing. we be- lieve, has yet been paid,) are not likely to prove very valuable property. The General Superin- tendent of Police recently ixened orders to the captains of each precinct to report the exact num- ber which have split, from not being sufficiently annealed, or being too tightly framed, or some other cause yet unknown; and answers tiave been raceived that the boxes are daily breaking, and that between fifteen and twenty per cent. of the number (about four thousand) are ulready dain- aged. es IF Mr. John B. Jaques, of Newark, New Jer- sey, was found insensible in a pond in the Ninth Ward of bg ies on on Wednesday morning. It appears that he had been inveigled from Newark by a msn named Smith, the keeper of a saloon. and against whom a charge was pending for sell- ing liquor without license, and Jaques was the principal witness for the prosecution. Arrived in Brooklyn, Sinith was joined by one Myers,the keeper of a saloon on Fuiton aven 1e, when they robbed and threw Jaques into the pond where he was found. il7".A young bride came to her death ina re- markuble manner lately, in Clark county, Ind. She married her cousin. Some young mencame to the house for the purpose of cbarivaring the arties. ‘The father of the parties asked them to ae ist, and they complied with the request. But rtly after they returned, and the bride being on horseback for the Purpose of going to the home of the bridezroom, the animal becoming frishtened, threw the bride off, and she had ber neck broken, causing instant death. 7 The Irasburg “Standird,’? Vermont, is offered for sale. Tuirteen papers have died in that State within the past year. - —_—— GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM’TS. OR SALE—ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY is offered at private sale. A great bargain and « good Spestnaity for a Confectioner who under- stands his business. If not disposed of by the 8th of February next the whole concern, together with the three story Brick House, Bridge street, will be offered at public auction. Georgetown, D. C., Jan #-tf >TATEMENT SHOWING THE CONDI- tioa of the Mutual Fire Tnsurance Company of Moutgumery County, Md., January Ist, 1858: Amount insured Jan. Ist, 1277, - $3,440 SA1 24 Amivunt insured the past year 878454 SO Canceled the past year $4,148,700 24 Amount of premium notes, Jan. Ist, 1857, @214,115 06 Amount of premium notes the past year, 57.5 6 41 S271 G21 47 Canceied the past year ........., 11,008 7) $259,712 69 {> Persons insured in the above Company will Feeeive receipts iur the insurance at the Bauk of Washington. A statement showing the receipts and ex Penditu: es for the year 1°57 can Le had upon applica- on at my Office. W. ALBERT K I G, Agent, ich street, _ jane -3t uvetown, D.C. N M. RUPPEL, LNOKTH side of Market Sprci Bridge and Canal streets, Geor, to Gis patrons that at hi RESTAURANT may be found at all times the choicest and most excellent aeut of t JORS, the treshest STERS and ail kinds of GAME in season, Meals served at all hours and at the usual prices, jan $-3ia OTICE.—L IC € NS ES.—Ati persone whose Licenses from the Corporation of Georgetown expire on the 3ist inst.,are hereby noti- fied promptly to renew the same, otherwise they may subject themselves to @ d 29-3tawtiithJan w IR Letween ler CoRPoration GP WASHINGTON Quar terly 6 per cent. Stock for sale in sums to suit. J.C. MeGUIRE, jan7-d3t_ Auctioneer & Commission Merchant._ OR SALE ood SPRING WAG- ONS, ia , one young MAK EF, 4 years old, works aod rid wel. Apply tod ROBERTSON,Ag’ No. 69 Prospect st., Georgetown. jan7 3t* HER H A careful collection of mmuy hundreds of rexsons for things which, though generally believed, are imperiectly under- anton Zopiously ilustrated; English edition; price fee by mail on receipt of ninety -six cents in htm the Valley; My perience of Spiritual ra. Newton Cros ulustrated, $1.25. the Dauseuse, : Byographioud and Historical Sketches; by Macau- eeleten’s Railway Library, 50 ots. Puneh’s Pocket Kook of Fun, do. ‘The Biographical History of Pnil eve down to the p: volume, $2.75, Just published and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'’S _jan7 __ Bookstore, near 9th at. ADIES’ BONNET COMBS; also ‘fucking, 4 Dressing. Pull, Side, and fine ivory Combs, cheap for ensh, at ss a a LAMMOND?’S 7th st. CLAIR VOYANCE. Mavawe CLINTON PRICK, Natural Clair- ly iaforms the Ladies and Gentie- she has returned, and can be consulted edically or on Business Matters from 9a. m.to 6 Pp m.. at No, 219 B street, for a short time only. ima 6 St” 20 PA. and 9th streets, is running off goods low, during this month, in order tu make room for fresh supplies, jan 5 rPHREE SECON D-HAND PIANOS. One for $00, ‘Two tor $30. the Musie Store of W. G. METZEROTT. jan A! ANDRIA & WASHINGTON BOAT. Steamer GEORGE PAG will depart at the following how With punct unlit Sets, ¥. from ite sent « by Soorxe The same in 2 ve At Leave Washington 6,8, A We: Ue 4 _inued- Moxa LIS Le PRICK Cap sin H BR. VERDI, OWEPATHIC PHYSICISN & SURGEON, 457 Lith street, 2d deor from Willards’ Hotel. Office hours from #44 to 14s a, m., 2 to 3, and 7 to 3 mM. References.—Drs. J. F. Gray, J.C. Patera and E. Bayard, New York; Dr. « Okie, Providence, R. 4. jané eo6t* id much cheaper. hfulness. wen R. SANDS. SOMETHING NEW FOR THE LADIES. Manufactared from Hair and Fish Scales rac Pins, Earciugs, Head preases, Neck- laces, aod Waten — Prd Spanish Point Lace int Lace 5 ‘The shove new, and beautiful geods are now for saie at the New Vork Fancy Lapel i - s No. 30 between 71. jan 6" posite re Market. W. 6. METZEROTS Sole Agent of Krard’s and Kacoa & Raven's superior es. $ , &e, ILLINERY, DRESS-MAKING AN. NERINMING Na ABLIS T. iat we cre propearta'te sole ge" Drees, Cloaks, Basques, &c.. at short notice, in t! Tatest styles, and satiefaction guaranteed 1n | cases. of latest and handeorieet ate eh CEO Rs. RASHSRS sas WHCEDR EE) ene: tion, always on hand. i OWIL 1A 15 2m opposite Centre Marvet. ADAME A. NOURRIT, P No, 716 Walnut st., polow: 8th, Philadelphia, IMPORTER oF FRENCH FLOWEKS, HEAD DRESSES, BONNETS ANO FINE AILIINERY. Bogs leave to inform the now in Washington city that she has opened| for two or three weeks only, a joon 4 On Pa. avenue, between 12th and 13th No. 25%, where Ladies will find all the above a: of the latest and richest style, being selected by M’me pose Ries during her accustomed yearly visit there for thet purposa. i “Mme Nourrft having contracted with Mr. wenad the celebrated Coiffeur of the Empress Eugenie tin the Unit Bintes of his Head Dresses, she will be able to tur, nish all the Coiffeures of the st pattern. worn at tue Lon pace ees of Europe, made by that re- artist. Ladies are respectfully invited Ls ne. ‘S82 18th street west, between | a: streets, Washington city, has the honor to inform the Iadies of Washington and vicinity, that she fitted a Dress Makisg Establishment, wh to make every ki ictoria, for the so! eal] and exam- 31-St&2aw4t” ONNE oa DRE 13 MAKER, From Paris, ind of work, as Drei ues, &o., and in the best and very lar eS ing every mont nal Lees sire ENERAL WALKER TAKEN PRISONER IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC! 915,00 WortH oF Boots anpD SHoks To Bg Sotp. 1 tave determined to run off my entire stock of eee ee D SHOES es greatly podeoes Ce: onject in so doing ts to clo: out mi stork pt near as possible by the lst! t of March, in order to make extensive im- provements in my store recom. My stock oj Shoes ts larger, cheaper, and better than it has ever been before. | A few of the kind | have to offer I will nama: 50 nee cit ones Gaiters, thick sules, t Bl, cheap a 250 pairs Ladies Black and Colored Gaiters, at 75 cents. cheap at $1 150 pire Morocoo Boots, thick soles, at $1, very cher 100 pairs Moroc.0 Boots, at 75 eents 15h paite Lates” Binck and Colored Gaite heels, at $4.57}, with With a general assortmont of Ladies’, Gentle- men’s, and Children’s Shoes of ail kinds, that & first cliss ae mare. sdktaipniowcs a o it ctl y invite PR fo ge a ise pant A the advertisement slong and nested sonra sh. Terms inalleases cathy, My MAGRUDER. corner 7th ard | streets. No. 379. d31-2w Ei CLOTHING ANDr or "3 FURNISHING Ds. The subscribers cull attention toa desirable Stock of CLOTHING winch they now have on exhibi- tion at their Store. No. 48 Louisiana avenue, second deor from 7th street, and as they are determined to close off the lot if possible, every effurt necessary on their part shall be used in order to please their customers In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT we can guarantee the stock to be perfect m poi.t of a fief and style, because we make everything ourselves, and have no hesitation in saying our goods will be found equal to the best order work in the country. Watching the various changes of fashion. may rest as ured of finding the latest cut and make in store. subject to their Inspection and approval. $15,009 worth of Goods for Men's, Boys’ and Ser- vant’s Wear, will be gold at auction prices, and pur- chasera wouid do well to examine the lot! ‘This is no Besaiver, ae Ger casertone _ = niored on ex- amination. Call and see us xt the above Store. d 23-3m GASTON & CLARK. GOOD MILK Persons wishing PURB RICH MILK can obtain it at my store, or by leaving their name ard number of their resideuea, and | wiil seud it to them. [have made an ariangement with a gentle- man, living a short distance from the city, who is making large spentiuee StChns Pure Richt milk, and will furuish io as f may wish. i A. E. BROWN, corner of 11th and I sts. ROGKESS IN THE FINE ARTS. PAINTING aND PHOTOGRAPHY ComBINED. PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS In Oi! Colors, on Canvas, MINIATURE OR Si1zz oF Liv. 8. WALKER’S PORTRAIT AND PICTURE GALLERY, Odeon Hail, corner 4 st. ard Pennsyivania avenue. 9. WALKER has fitted up the shove «| Apartments at a very great outlay of cap! hereby renderi! establishment one of the most com plete and handsome in the whole country. He has a large Gallery for free exhtbition of u rd of 2%) fine ou Paiutings, by some of the bext ancient and jern mastera,to which he intends to add fresh importatious. 3. Warner has also fitted up a com- lete suit of rooms, with private robing apartments for Indies, ard purchased the finest pessinie instru meats, and sngaced 8 first tyes cppraline artist oe sist him in the department for, taking all kinds of PHOTOGRAPHIC. AMUROTYEL AND DA- GUERREOTYPE POK TRAITS, from tne smallest miniature to size rn ee: S. Waxker, by combining the Photographic Pro- gess with the art of Painting, of which he hss hud 25 years’ experience, rh of life aize portraits may be seen in some of the first fami- ies of the city, as well as those extibited in his Gallery, he will be able, by the combination of the two, to produce portraits that have never been ex- celied fur their iidelity and life-like expreseion. Can- vas and boards prepared by himself expresaly fur the purpose. 7 i Particulnr attention paid to the painting of Por- traits. Miniature or life-size, from smal! pictures of deceased friends. Photographs taken from corpses, or sick persons gn at their Own residences, on immediate notica. Committoes and classes taken in any numiber im croups, and any quantity of copies from the same sold at reasonabio charges. Likonessos painted on Conger ian 2.2w ious e for Tomb Stones, Y 1 ings, ead Famiy Portraits Seer ie alas ‘aad restured to their original freshnoes. Ladies ard gontiemen are rerpeotfully solicited to oall at the Oallery, over Shilliuston'at utore— entrance 4 street, two doors Pennsylvania svenue. iy 11-6m yOOKS! BOC B° ° &érs:-crrrss—cilbrs': PHILBRICK’S THIRD ANNUAL SALE now open at No. 496 Pennsylvania avenue, first door east of Onsted states Hotel Our STOCK OF BOOKS consists of several thousand voiumes, emb: ng the choicest European hich will be sold at the ny of them for less, NT will be rade ly after the sale each purchaser of a Book for which we receive $1 and upwards. Our PRESENTS consist in part of — Gold and Silver Watches, Goid Lockets, Brace- lets, Armicts, Chains, Cameo, Gold-stone and Mo- saic Pins and Drops, Studs aud Sleeve Buttons, Gold Wateh Keys, Cuff Pins, Pens, Pencils, Rings, ¢. £75) worth of Presents will be given away with each thousand Books sould. Catalogues of Books ean be obtained at the store. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and ex- amine our stock of Books and Presents. al ak TED ent Eee ALBRICK. Agent. arsine: Gs PRUNES ih Layer RAISINS, in quarter, halfand whole S in cartoons, and in large and small drums, in very fine order. PRUNES, in ginss jari sizes, being very ‘Venagtut and caskets of BURCH az corner Vermont avenue and 15t ore All persons indebted to me, either by notes past dues, due bills, or ores Aceounts,are hereby notitied that I shall expect them to pay he cash on or before ths Ist of January, 1858, per- sons not begins ed io \hig wotice at the above stated tune wll have their notes, due bilis, or open accounts placed in the hand of officers. with instruc- t.ons to make the money, ‘To my customers who have to those who buy for ca thanks, and shall at all times be orders with any good: id me promptly and urn them many eased pont their 1s Bppertaining to my business, PPA AL. AM. CRUPPS. . Wholesale and Retail Ming 61 Louisiana avenue, between 6th and 7th Suew6 we ein store and for sale— from .he Valley, do. bi amily do. do. do. 5 Also, BUTTER. TURKEYS, CHICKENS, LARD, &c ; in fact, all kinds of Country Produce received daily, by the Cares |. HARK & SON, jané 2w No, 35 Union street, Alexandria. AUCTION SALES. By BONTZ & COOMBS, Aucts. ARGE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OF Jewecny, SHawts, Fancy ARTICLES, &c.—On ATURDAY EVE the 9th instant, at 7 areloss, auction rooms, ? 7th oO! reet, % 3 Shaw.s, aa hich wilt be sold withont reserve to cover cash ‘ances. it TT cash. inten RGN £ COOMBS, Auote. ARSHAL’S SALE.— irtue of a wnt of fier facias. issued y office of the @ oler! Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me directed, | will expose to public sale, for Casi, in front of the Court House of said county,on SATUR DA the Sist dav of January, 1853, at 12 o’elock m following deseribed property to wit: All defenda: right. title. claim, and interest in and to the t. Frame Houses erected on Lot No. 5, in reservation D, on Maryland avenue. be 6th sts. in the City of Washington, D. C,, seized and levied Upon as the property of James B. t-ockey, and wiil ba sold to satisfy Judic ala No 279, to October term 1857, 1n favor of Smith & Fow ler. : J. D. HOOVER. Marshal _ian §-dte* for the District of Columbia, By J.C. McGUIRE, Auotioneor, [MPoR TANT SALE OF FINE FURS AND SLaion RoBRs—.N INVOICE CONSIGNED BY THE Huson Bay Fur Company WViTHOUF MESRavE. J. C. MoGure will sel, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th inst.. at I! o’clook, on the second floor of the Auction Roons, a splend d assortment of rich Furs, consisting of— Russian Sable, Mink, Stone Martin Russian Fitch, Water Mink French Sab) Mountain Martin edieal C wan ‘wa, raune, c., &c..in iy ‘apes, Cloeks, Victorines, Muffs and Cuffs. ¢ ‘ te pi stock comprises every article of Fur worn ny Ladies. ALso, Splendid Sleigh Robes—Prarie Wolf, Bear, Astri- can Jonnet, Fox, &c., &c. Gents’ Fur Collars and Gloves, in Beaver and Otter A few Sabie and Mink Capes, of Russian make, and superb color, On view one day previous to the sale, Tuesday, the 12th inet. erms 5 janad J.C. MoGUIRE. Auctioneer. ByWALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. REAT SALE_BY CATALOGUE OF RICH AND Costly Furs, Frecant R IDING Gu gs, NTLeTS, Mure-,&e.—On 'f: EsDAY MORNING, t2th inst... at 10’ o'clock, we sali sell. at Store No. —. on 7th street, under the Aven House, s rich and elegant stock of Furs, Robes, &e. These goods are of the finest q ity, and are warranted Bows to their naine ; Amougs! which will be found sets and single pieces from $10 to Ri bes from 15to #100; also lower price goods. W uame in part— Rich Mink Capes, fol half, and qnarter size Erinine Capes and Sers, very handsome and rich Russinu and Siberia Sqni rel Sets aud Mud’s Mink Sets complete, diffrent sizes d Keal Sable in Sats and Single Russian do lo do une Sets Muffs and Cuffs eal Hudson Bay Mink Set, the best rt lo. Suble Capes and Sets * Martin, Kock Martin, and French Sable Capes, Victorines, S-ts Muff and Cufis Kich and handsome large Black Wolf Robes Builalo, Bear, Raccoon, Genet and Angoln Robes fer trimmed Otter, Beaver, Mink, and Otter ollnes Beaver, Mink, and Otter Ricing Gaun lets Handsome Gloves trimmed and lined with Fur With Are ic Gloves. Riding Collars. Victurines and other Furs not here mentioaed. ‘These Furs are the richest and handsomest ever offered at auction inthe District and will positively be sold without reserve. ‘The goods wil! be open for exhibition on Mo: day. iank WALL & RARNARD,A MPRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Esrate.—In pursuance of a Decree passed on the tenth day of Arr. in the year one thousand eight hu fifty-five, by the Circuit Court county, sitting as a Court of herem depending. wherein Al- “rry, next friend of Robert E. Thompson and others, ix complainant, sud Emily Wall acd others are defendants. the undersigned, as Tru-tee, therein appointed, will expose at pubic si othe highest bidder, ou the premises, on THURSDAY, the I41h day of January, 1458, at the hour of twelve o'clock m , if fair, if not fair, at the same time and piace on the next fair day thereafter, a1 those tracts, parts of tracts, or parce's of Land. wate in said county, formerly the property of the late Rich- ard Is. Thompson. and now decreed to be sold for the purpose of division and partition ‘etweeu his widow and his children. These Lands contain, in separate and nearly contiguous parce.s, upwards of vix Hundred Acres. The greater portion is open land. There is however, exoellent Timber damong the tracts proposed to be sold. é parcels of land have valuable improveme: oathem. There is a valusble spring of water on one of the tracts—and the of all the k sily worked, and well adapted to the raising of the staple crops of the county. These lands are in the unmediate viein ty of Brandy wine, and will be sold 1s lots to suit purchasers, ‘Terms of sale, ax preseribed by the Decree: Five hundred doilars in cash, to be paid on the day of sale; and the residue of the purchase money to be id in equal instalments in one, two, three, and the same to bear in- of sale, and to be secured by the purchaser or purchasers, with approv- And upon the payment of the whole nd all interest thereon, and not igneéd 18 Authorized to convey the to the purchase purchasers there- of in foe simp e,at his or her or ther costs, free, clear, and discharged from all e'a f the partion to this cause and of any person or ‘one e'Miming by, from or, under them. The witow is a party to the proceedines in this case, and has in writing sig nihed her assent to t ke im leu of her dower an equivalent im money, & Secertained by law, out of the proceeds of sale. C. DIGGES, Trustee. do. Fitch, Stone Sal Bar yeers from the day of sales terest from the day i bond h DANIEL d U-lawtJanlo0&dts ____ FOR RENT AND SALE. FS RNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A com- modious and well Furnished House, s:stuated tn one Of the must desicabie par forrent. Apply on the premise: of the eity, is now No. Sz H street, between 13th and 14th. ____ Jan 8-e03t* — ERY DES NISHED HOUSE FOR REN enber jor rent a large and hand hed House, conta:ning ten iitse rooms, with water and gaa throuehou'; brick stable. wit r horses and two carriages, with servants’ room over. This property is situated iu the immediate vieint ty of the Kirkwood House, and im very desirable asa res dence, laquire of .€, MoGUIRE, mission Merehunt, accommodations for fc 53 -d6t Auct’'r & © I OUse & FURNITU three-story Brick L 17th and Leth streets, Ne the premises For terms apply jan 72 RIBER, at No. 339 13th street, be- New York avenue and I street, has two superior FURNISHED ROOMS for rent on reas- ouable terms, Early application is desired. Jan T-eost* Foe RENT.—HOUSE No. 2. in Fravklin Piace, opposite Franklin Square, and next door to the residence of the Hon. Secretary of War. sion given immediately. Apply to the advertiser, ox 516 Post Office. jan 7-lw* WOR RENT.—A beautiful PARLOR and two or three DROOMs, on Pa avenue, north side, near the corner 9h street, Board cau be had if de- a a J. M. D., thiough City Post Office aan bi HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE a complete RESTAURANT, together with the Lease, t.iceuse, and ali necessary fixtures, situ ated on 7th street, opposite the Centre Market. One of the best locations for that busiuess in this city. [nquire on the premises. jan 6 3c* JOHN ANGERMAN. Furnished A partme: with Board. Apply at N street. between G and HH. Posacs Also. one two-stury BRICK HOUSE adjui Inquire on the premises, or of Mr, 1, EE, corner o: and Izth streets, Jan 5-e03.* Fo! RENT.—the Basement part of No. 25), 0n F, between 13th and 14th streets, consisting of an exesliant Dining roum, Kitchen, and Paniry. iL is av excellent situation for a Cook, Who would be we | remunerated for furnishing menls to the in mates of the house, besides having an opportunity of i red ing fusnilies in the neighborhood, jan 5 eost Se OOMS TO RENT.—Pariors and Chambers, with ali the modern improvemeats, water, gas, &c., over our store. inn 4-2w WALL, STEPHENS, & CO, ESS RENT—The dwelling part of a three-story Pa.ave., bet. 9th and loth at Brick HOUSE, with a good back building, on Penn. avenue, nearly opposite Brown's Hotel, . cupied be'ow by Mr. Robinson, Jeweler. Tue whole house has just been repaired and painted. Also, 2 two-story Brick Houses, in the rear of the same.on Canal street. To good tenants the rent will erate. Apply to CHR. GRAMMER, Attorney-at-I_aw, Office north side of D street, between sth and *th, near the Unitarian Church. d3i-tf For RENT —Two Rooms, suitable for offices or &n ofhce and chamber, 11 City Hall, aud over the office of CS Applyto RICHARD WAL WO VERY FINE SE OND HAND PIAN- os vg eee bong cae Fo fearne and Music ‘ . bet. ats, 5 aaa TOHN FELIS, ASKETS. DOLIS, DOLL ARMS, DOLL — S08 Oe A oLAVGHLIN'S. -OMATIC HISTORY of the Washington Dit r Adsainistrations by W.H, Trespott, zh SNE ANCK TAYLOR. Jn. WM s ser * ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Has removen his Office and Residovce to 5th on Judiciary Square, one door from avenue. BSAUTEESE WOOLEN Goons, SOCKS Hite. Comforts, On Ken tt A UGHTIN'S. E T, Bry ayy wousn, ert pit Fan Mad g A at.. Baltimore, Md. my 6-1 UBIN'S EXTRACTS, all odors, af GIRBS'S poi a eealeileedyal vdeae to Mo! UGHLIN’S — MeL.4UGHLIN’S “Basan aa Y ACADEMY, uy ‘ lath street—Established in 132, 493 Sohool for Civil and Military Engineering, the hisher liauches of Mathematios, Book keeping, nd Ornamental Writing. the Languazes, & resumed MONDA Y, January 4th, 1858, e PROG. 1 FILL. Prinoipal. DIVERNOIW HOTEL, A. AVENUE, between 17th and i8th streets, Wasnixcton, D.C. This establishment ix newly furnished and ar- d on the most improved principle, ivate apartments, &c, _ The Bar is supplied with the choiwest of ‘Wines and Li mote Ste if Game a or ir Hengies in seAROn. Hot aad Cold Lusch tron it e'clock a.m, entid i210. n2it-tf_ r OR MEDICATED GIN.—Jast Soca Sr entae of the getee ted . —— — dial Gin and lovigorating grdial and for ey No, 554 12th street, corner of B street ee ceries and Liquor Store. ath YEARS’ PRES: — A Nistevci st mol aUoHuINs2 Pe eveuue, between &tn and 9th streets. COMBS, PORTEMON- HiNguRt Cod pete ‘Cigur Cases, @o.,a very larg oe MOLAUOHLIN *S, 2 Pa. avenue, _ AUCTION SALES. TO-DAY & TO-MORROW MORNING. vce St lm tan nase By CR. L. CROWN & CO., Auctioneers, PATGEAY MORNING, Soaic Be ington, o' . we si without reserve: ons ear Horses, and Hack and Harness, to close a of arwet. Sale positive. Terme cash. C.K. L. CROWN & CO., jan 7-2t* Auctioneers, By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. Corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 6th street, ARGE PEREMPTORY SALE OF Gro CERIES, FRvits. iworem &o., aT AUCTION On THURSDAY MOR} I we &t our auction room, without reserv ment of Gro_eries, trest Fruits, &o., co 100 whole, halfand quarter boxes Raisins 3) drums Figs, 1,0 Cocoanuts 2) bags Peanats, 3 bags Almonds barrels prime Herri Brandy Cherries, Pickles, Mustard, Spices, &c. 5) canes brandy fed Binckberry Brand cases braj 2) barrels Whieky. aaeort ate : casks 53 toxes Sinoked terrings "© — is io rime ewin obaceo 12,000 Cigars, good quality. With many other articles in thi —all of which will be seid without reserage er? Um jauS-ta WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. THE ABOVE SALE, with fi on is, POSTPONED woul SATURDAY MORNING, tame hour. jan7 WALL & BARNARD, Aoct'rs. By C. R. L. CROWN & CO., auctioneers. Estas, . AND HORSES + the Sth inst.. ot a. Ti. Bank of Washington, we wiil utfer fur snie, on account of an es! ne Ano by order of the executor, a most valuable pair of Young Carnage Horses, warranted sound and gen- tle in both singie and double h-rress. Aino. cap. tal set of dounie, silver-mounted Harness Car- rege. ail made to order, in the best manner. Sale positiveand without reserve. Terms: One half eash ; the balance, on approved notes. 9 days, bearing interest. Jan 6 3t" C.R L. CROWN & CO, Ave's. By \, Auctioneer, OOKS, JEWEL AND PLATED-WARE at AvcTiON—On THIS ( Tuesday) EViLNING and every evening during the week T shall seil, at iy Auotion store, corner of 7th and D streets, at 7 « clock. ® large and valuabie collection of Books, Jewelez, end lated Ware. such a: ' Mesical, end Standard Work: Brice, Bures, Shelly, Poy Albur bles, Prayer With a general assoriment of «american Works. 0 AL®e A large and fine collection of Jewelrr, such as— Gold and Siver Watches, Chains, Bracelets, Camer, ossie Golds one, and other sets. Kings. Pins, Studs, Cuti Bi Fine punted Tea 5: Liquor and Castor Stands. Butter Dishes, Goblet: Allof which wiil pos: wen jan A. sand F - be sold. REEN, Anctioneer. WALL & BARNARD, Auvots. SALE OF STANDARD BUOKs.— Twentieth ANNUAL Boox SALE, at 420 Pennsylvania avenue, morth side is EVENING, and every eveulng this week we will ell, without resery: Tent Assor!ment of Law, Medieal. Siantard and Miscellaneous Works, ,, Albums, Annuals, &o. tn every style of binding. Fnglish sud Amarinan Publioations, Also, Family and Pocket Bibles, in'velvet, calf, and moroce» bindings, Prayer and Hymn Books, &o. Allofw: ich must be seid. ‘This stuca ts perhaps the largest ever offered in this city. Every book warranted perlorr. Jand-lw WALL & BARNARD, Auets. FUTURE DAYS. Auct DING LOT NEAR Avetion.—On N, 12th instant, at 4 o'clock, on the pre 1 shall weil et of Lot No. 4, in Square No. 4.9, fronting 19 feet 74 inches on &th street west, between north & aad H streets, running hack 95 feet. 1 his is one of the most eligiNeand desirable build- = for sale in that part of the city. ‘erms: One-fourth cash: the residue in 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest, secured Ly adced of trast on the premises. jan7a J.C. MeG AKSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of a wnt of M fiert facias issued from the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the District of Coiumbia for the County of Washington, and to me directed, I shail eXpose to public sale, for Casu, m front of the Court House voor. of said county,on FRIDA 29th of January, 1858, at 12 o'clock m., the follow: ng Property to wit: Ali defendant's right, title, elnim, and interes: in and to Lot No. 5, in Square No 53, inthe City of Washington, D. C.. together with all and sineular the improvements thereon. seized and levied on as the property of John M. MeCailla, and wilt be isty Judicials No to Cctober term, | u favor of Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co, J.D. HOOVER, Marshal forthe Distriot of Colunba. inn6 ts N ARSHAL’S SALE. — In virtue of a writ of i Fieri Facine, isaued from the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the District of Col County of Washinet eee to public sale, lor CasH, in front of Court-house duor of said county, on FRIDAY, 2th day of January. 1h53, at 12 0’olook im. the fe lowing described property, to wit: singular the iwaprovement ved Upon as the property of + and will be soldfto satisfy Juiicinis etober term, 1857, in favor of John J.D. HOOVER. Marshat __ for the L net of Columbia, Z jan 5-te N ARSHAL’S SALE In virtue of a writ of i heri trows, under the Lien law, weued from tne Clerk’s office of the Cirowt Court of the Dia t of Columbia, for the County of Washington, and to me directed, I shall expose to public sale, for m front of the Court-House door of tad n TUESDAY the 12th day of January 1858, ek m., the followins described property, Alldefendant’s nght, title, oiaun, and m- nand toa house, ereoted on part ner of G street Pity of Washineton, D.C, pon ms the property of Walter A. True, nnd will be sold to satisfy Judicial No. 22, to October term, 1257, 1u favor of Cripps & Wailer, ay OOVER, of Columbia, MARSHALS SAL Bin vir IVE fer tiems. under'the Len tu seized and ley Rule; thereon Edmond No, sit, to Waters, ofa writ of ssued from the ¢ lerk’s othee of the Cirenit Court of the District of Columtusa for the County of Washin me directed I shall ex to public sale, for Cash, at of the Court- ie door of said County .ou SDAY, the 12th day of January, 1853, at 12 0'cl"k m.. the followmg described property, to wit: All defendant's right, title, ¢aim, and interest in and to a brick bouse erected on Lot B, iy Square No. 54, on Third street north, between +3 ad F streets West, in the City of Washington, D. C., seized and tevied upon na the proper:y of John W. Jordan. and will be sold to satisfy Judicial No. 43, to Uctober term, 1857, in favor of Cripps & Waller. J. D. HOOVER, Marshal for the District of Columbia. C. MeGUIKE, Auctioneer. SALE OF HUUSE AND LOT, THe ISLAND. virtue of a deed of trust, y of November, 1858, #ud it Liber J. A. S., No. 75, folio 24, et seq., eriber will xeli at public sale, on SA TUR? DAY, the lésh day of 5 i858, #t 4 o'clock, p. 1 in the subdivision 23 feet # inches on 6th st. south D and E streets, and running back with that width 120 fet to fifteen-feet alley, = the unprovements, consisting of a Dwelling- onse ‘Terms of saly: One half casn; the residue in six, nine and twelve mouths tor notes re pede interest from day of sale, secured by a deed of tru: — the property; and if vot complied with in 5daysafterthe sale, the property wil be resold upon one week's uelice, at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All conveyancing at the expense of t! urchaser. ‘The trustee will convey ouly such title asim vested CHAS. S. WALLACH, Trustee. J.C. MeGUIRE, Auet. SALE OF VALUABLE EAL —in pursuance of a decree, passed on di9-ts TaT the sixth day of November, 1857, by the Circuit Court tor Prince George's county. sitting as a Court of Equity in A chuse in B id Court depending, wherein . Cumming, next tend to kd tS. A Ey mand B. Edmund previous}; public wale to the highest AY .2!st Jan- sale, ex por idder,on the pre: uary, 1858, at the hour of 11 o’ciock a. fair, ond if not fair at the same time and place on the next fair day thereafter. ail that veluabie Real Estate situate in said county. which was heretofore con- veyed tothe Hon Thomas W. Cumming. now de- ceased aud by one Martin Buell and Lucy mple, oon'sining one hundred & haif acres, more or less. iS are very va uable; the soil is of a character peculiarly adapted to the cultivation quick maturity of garden and farming productions: the county road to Washington, by the way of Sev- enth and rth Capitol streets. is a boundar one ea he noni egress tu bood uw unsur; 3 m Maryland or There are povnenl streams of pure water and one large spring on this fe, Which is within two miles of the “Soldi Home,” and within five mules of the Centre Market. The land has been divided into several lots, ranging in size from 15 to ba suificiency of Wood on most of the wil be sold in parcels if deemed to thi tof the pa: ties. jouse and Out-houses on this es- — so a Honspmmodious, and in excellent — e adjoins the property of late Ste- hen” Marl the Messrs. Wingerd, Digg Slarkand others Any information will be given persons desirous of purchasing, on application to the undersigned, personally or by letter. ‘The Terms ol Sale. as prescribed by the decree, are ax follows:—One thousand dollars eash on the day of sale, to be paid in funds of some District or Baltimore Bank, The jue of the purchase mo ney peers in bag sb three mat ag oy in ual ioe! ibe interest from the ot sale, and by the bo a sor or purchasers, with one or cll RT more ers, 'O bo approved by the undersigned. Upon pay- ment of the whole purchase money, and all interest thereon, and not before, the undersi |, as trustee, will convey to the pure! or or their rs, heirs, the property so purchased by them. free, clear ane di r ga from a iL clam of the ‘ties to this suit, at ai iw ter ie oe a has sicnified her consent im writing to take an seuivalent in money (in how her dower; out of eae nag DaNibisG: DIGCRS, Trastes, d S3i-Stawtwa&dts TELEGRAPHIC NEWs From te Associated Press Agent, Nope 4 a OPFOLK. Jan. 7 —The United States stoop-ot. = yane arrived bere from Havana. au The Cyane made oyage Prince via Havana in so ane but — the crew are sick In Mayo. of the brig Packer, who lute a prisoner at - oe om pI Cape He » came & passer The Cyane also brings the remai: > bh pman Brodhead. = een age There by yene tora faba no death on board the C he Spanish Squadron was still at Havane Three hundred the resseln of the squadrons wer on beard There was ex iderable fever still at Havana and several of the opera troupe were down with iu The steamer Fashion ‘was still at Aavene. from Port au are The Weather at the North. New Yorx, Jan.7 oes myn recet the East and North report ti conte oe oom It was snowing in the Vicinity of Boston, Cape Cod. Portland and Exeter : at Boston measured four inches at Roemas al tbe thermometer was two irees below zero; at Sackville, N B.. six degress below zero, At Portland and Calai., meee t dowa to zero. From Tampico —Fiorida Indians. New Onieane, Jan. 8 —Advices from T: pico of the 26th ult. The news of Comonfort’s dicta- torship reached Tampico on the 2uth A Procia- mution of acceptance was issued. All was A delegation of Seminoles and Creeks, accom- — pthewned —. bave arrived bere on their w vida Bow! 5 cab wen pace Billy legs to emt. Wreck of the Ship Crampore. Boston. Jan. 6 —The ship Serampore, from New Orieans, for Boston, with a i cargo of Hour and molasses, went asbore this morning tn * Snow storm on the Cohasset Rocks The crew wrie saved but the vessni is going to Pieces An unknown vessel is report to bave been weeeked last night near Member of Congress Elected. Boston, Jan. 7 —The election in the Seventh district of Massachune tts, to Gil the w Congress coused he f the resignation of Governor Bauks, bas resulted In the election of Danie W Gooch, Republican, by 2.000 plurality Return of a Wanderer, Cuicago, Jan.5.—Mr Melion, the period: dealer, whose mysterious dina ppearavee a nod two — eran conside ie excitement, returned to bis home to-day H. assigns insanity as the cause for his leaving the city. Exchange on Baltimore—Bank Failure. C.xcixnati, Jan 7 —Excha: is quoted atl per cent. discountto-day “Mineet notes were thrown out to-day. jerchants’ Bank of Cleveland bas —_i i The Cotton Markets. CHARLESTON, Jan. 7.—Cotton has an advanc- ing tendency. Sales for the week 9,000 bales; sales to-day 1,000 bales, at an advance of a. since the reo-ipt of the steamer’s news. Good gpm tm middling fair quoted at Sadie. Flour declining—guoted at $5 50a€5.75_ Savannaw, Jan. 7.—Sales of Cotton 400 bales; quotations 49% cts., closing with an advancing tendency Ave@usta, January 7.—Cotton firm. Rales of 300 balex, at an advance of 1 cent since Monday; middling fair quoted at 9¥29%c. with more buy- ers than sellers. Mosite, January 7 —Sales of 2.000 bales. stan advance of jxc.; middling quoted at 9., closing sm. —_ Baltumer- Markets Battimore, Jan.8 —Plour is steady a! $4 50 for shipping brands of Howard Street, Olio, and City Mills W heat ts unchanged; good to prime red Sia ‘$1.06, white $1.102$1.22- Corn ts buoyant; new White 54a58c_, and yellow SSa62c Whisky ts dull at Bodie. . 7 ‘ sig jer en ew Yor«. Jan. § —stocks lower Chicayo and Rock Island 72; fame A Coat Com. 11} ; Illinois Central shares 90; do bonds #8; LaCrosse 12; Michigan Southern and North- ern 20; New York Central 77%; Pa Coal. Co 714; Reading 58; Milwaukie and Mississippi By. Virginia 6's Ul; Missourt 6°s 79. Money market active. Sterling exchange dull. ——e-—_____ Tue Carter Mux —The trialof T. W. ingion Smith for the murder of Richard Carte: continues to excite great interest in Philadelphia Mr. Thayer, in bis opeuing speech for the de- fence, stated that the prisoner was born of bighly respectable parents in Delaware, but was reared in the villave of Northeast, in Cecil county, Maryland) When be was five years of be lost bis father; bis father became hopelessly in- sane and wandered away f om bome and was never beard of more Hix mother raised bim in the most tender and exemplary manner, and when she died, when he was sixteen years of aye, be was left with an only sister, whom he idolized. Sunith was always of » bighiy nervous slisposition He evinced » desire for chanve. for Uaveling—did not care to Stay long in one piace and this disposition led bim, in January, 1°56, to accept an engagement from Mr DeBow, of Wasb- ington city, to become 2 traveling ageat for him te was now thirty years of age Mr Thayer gave an account of the manner of Smith's acquaintance with Miss Elizabeth Me- Cauley, Who, at that time, in May, 1556, when the acquaintance first began, was going to a fe- male coilege in Wilmington, at which institution Smith's sister was ateacher. A friendship and affection grew on the part of Smith for Miss McCauley through letters, which resulted in an. engagement between them, and they were finally married in this city on the 16th of r, 1856, by the Rev. Dr. Wardsworth After they had been married but four months Mrs. Smith gave birth to a child, the father of which she told him was Carter, the deceased Thayer thea dweit in an exceedingly forcible manner on the agony of mind endur by his client when bis hopes and offections had been ruined by this nn- happy event, of which be bed hed no suspicion belore ; how it drove bim to madness, and caused Lim to leave his hitwerto ba) Ry, bome and become a wanderer in Maryland and Virginia. Mr. Thayer also related ihe fact that while McCauley was a young girl Carter took a fancy to her, and induced her parents to allow bim to take charge of ber, send her to school, aud yive her a finished education; the result was that he sedaced her, and then persuaded Smi:b to marry her, thus driving him to desperation, and so affecting bis mind that, at a moment when reason was de'Lroned, be took the life of the de- stioyer of his peace and happiness Prof. DeRow, of Washington, and Palmer C. Ricketts, of Cecil county, testitied strongly that the prisoner was insane Rossine THE Unirep Tes Mait —A night ortwo since one of the large mail bags was stolen from the platform at the Relay House of the Bal- timore and Ohio Railroad, owing to the cure- lessness of those persons who had the mail in It appears that the thief, waiching « favorable opportunity, when there was some cou- fusion consequent w ey of begyage and cars, seized the rried it tu the woods near the line of the road, where its conteuts, con- sisting of a considerable number of letters, were broken open and strewed upon the grouud whilst such as contained money were no douti speedily relieved of it. Judying from the super- scription ou some of the letters, it is ey that the bag came from: Martinsburg is ts not the first robbery that bas occurred at the Relay House from a similar case, sad there ts an evident waut of proper protection on the part of the Railroad Company of articles which are landed upon the platform —Bate. Ame of ult. says: The marriage treaty of the Princess Royal with the Prince of Prussia bas been signed at the Foreign Office by the Prussian Minister and by Loid Clarendon, and also by the Arch. vixbop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The monih of January will be 2 moh of festivities in the Court circles, her Majesty havi resolved to celebrate the nuptials of her Royal Highness the Princess of England with greeteciat, Theeariy and brilliznt seasen, it is hoped, will givea great Stimulus to (he trade of the met is. A vast number of the most dis inguished are expected in London. The Queen has red the whole of Claridge’s Hotel, (Mivart’s,) in B-ooks street, to be engaged for the reception of the guests who cannot be accommodated at tbe Palace co cnihapaiebiiitighicandinucanseamens TeLeoraruic Preacs.—A Newark,NJ says, we published an item on Monday, stating the sudden death of Mr. John H. Davis, one of the proprietors of the Girard House, New York, The gentleman is still alive, and the mistske was owing to the telegraph, which rendered a dispatch which was ven" to bis fami, “Pather is no worse,”’ *“* Fatber is no more The same family were alarmed a few years since by a similar blunder created by the te mH aod operator, who sent 2 dispatch, which should bave read, ‘Father has taken poxsesion of the Girn'd Houne,”’ so that it read, -‘Father has taken pol- son at the Girard House. —__ Tur Stave Dugs.—The London Star has the following : Negotiations, it is knowa, have been for some time with Hanover for the sion of the dues on the Eibe at Stade, on t eft bank of that river. Hanover bas now, it is stated, declared her readiness to come to an wn- derstanding with the States interested in the matter, ond to settle the question definitively ata special conference to be held for the perpere,