Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1858, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: THURSDAY.. January 14, 1858. “ {Er Advertisements should be sent in by 12 o'clock m.; otherwise they may net ap- pear until the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRES* The Union speaks in high terms of the able and interesting speech delivered yesterday by the Hon. James B. Clay in the House hall, and rejoices over the recent confirmation of the Hon. Nathan Clifford, of Maine, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Intelligencer is to-day devoted to news and Congressional proceedings. - =o, WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Most Importayt Prom Kansas.—We at Jength have definite and reliable news from the Kansas election of the {th instant, in the shape of a despatch which reached Washing- ton last night, from Leavenworth city, for- warded by a gentleman on whose representa- tions we rely more than those of any other person in the Territory. It is in the following words. Viz: “The Democrats have elected their Governor and a majority of the Legislature, and inderd everything of impertance. No Missourians voted. All was quiet at the election.** Tue Mixxesota State Constivrton.—Min- nesota bids fair to be promptly admitted into the Union as a State, notwithstanding the prog- nostications of Washington letter writers and distant editors alleging a Southern Congres- sional combination to keep her out until a slaveholding State can be admitted side by side with her. No such idea has entered into the head of any Southern Senator or Repre- sentative, we are persuaded. It is worthy of note that the enabling act passed by Congress in her case will have noth- ing whatever to do with securing her admis- sion. That provided for ber application with @ constitution adopted by a convention and Subsequently submitted to and ratified bya majority popular vote, &c. Now, if one of its requirements be essential to give validity to the instrument, all are. The failure to carry it out in one particular is as fatal to its author- ity as in another. In this particular case there were two con- ventions of the two parties—whereas the enabling act stipulated for one only—each framing a different constitution So far as is officially known here, it is by no means certain which of these conventions framed the consti- tution on which Minnesota presents herself for admission into the Union. Or, indeed, whether either of them framed it. That is to say, whether it was not the joint production of the two separate conventions, acting independently and subsequently agrecing to a compromise upon the provisions of the instrament. Atany rate, it is clear beyond any and all contro- versy, that the enabling act in this matter has not been complied with. Yet who thinks of Opposing the admission of Minnesota on any such ground? We venture to say that no member of either House of Congress dreams of doing anything of the sort, however strenuously more or less of them design struggling for the Preliminary adoption of an enabling act ere Kansas be admitted inte the Union as a State. Bexxeum vs. Leeisiation.—The country, we feel very sure, will very seriously regret the present practical waste of time by the House of Representatives in debating abstract questions connected with the filibuster sub- ject, instead of at once disposing of the great practical quest ons awaiting their attention. The condition of affairs in Utah can only be bettered through their action. The Executive branch of the Government has done its whole duty with reference to Utah, and it remains for Congress to dispose of the subject. Yet the House dilly-dallies its time to enable Mr. A or Mr. B to discourse bunkum. If mishaps or delays interfere with the success of the opera- tions of the army in Utah in the spring, it will only be because the House practically regards it of more importance that Mr. Bunkum’s de- mand’s should be acceded to, than that the public interest in that quarter shall be pro. vided for. Verily the late employment of the House does not look as though aught beneficial has been attained by the adoption of the new system of compensating the members which we, among others, advocated as being likely to enable business to drive Bunkum from the Hall. The Senate are doing business in a bu- siness way. We wish we could say as much for the House. - Tue Wan is Uran.—The New York Journal of Commerce publishes an interesting account of the preparations of the Secretary of War to reinforce the Army in Utah, from whieh we extract as follows : “A detachment will probably be sent from ? York in the course of the next fortaight— first to Jetferson Barracks, there to be drilled and get into Sighting order, and will thence be moved to Fort Leavenworth, where they will be added tothe various regiments which require fillin p. The regiments specially detached by Lieut. Gen. Scott, with the approbation of the War Department, to reinforce the Army of Utah, are the Ist Regiment of Cavairy, 6th and 7th Regiments of Infantry—the 4th Regiment of Ar- ullery, and Light Companies A and M of the 2d Artillery, The additional force will number over 2,700 men, which, with the (about) 2,000 already in the Territory, will make up an army jarge enough to bring the rebellious fanatics to terms. General Seott’s orders direct that Forts Smith, Wasbita, Arbuckle and Belknap, sball be abandoned for the present, and that all the troops comprising the garrisons, excepting the ordnance sergeants, shall at the earliest possible day proceed to Jefferson Barracks. The neces- sary pre; arations for the campaign will be pushed forward with great vigor, and the movement into Utah will probably be made early in the Spring.” At will thus be perceived that Secretary Floyd is exerting himself to the utmost, aided by the evident earnest efforts of Gen. Scott to protect the honor and rights of the General Govern- mentin Utah. Nevertheless, it is very clear to our mind, as to those of the military men and statesmen generally, now bere, that in order to make assurance really sure in this case, Con- gress Inust as promptly do its part of the work. Elsewhere to-day, we speak of the delay of action on the Secretary’s resommendations in the premises, to attend to the demands of Bun- kum. Certain it is that the country will place the responsibility for the Prolongation of the Utah troubles, or for any disasters that may next spring attend the army there, where it will rightfully be chargeable, if the House continues to postpone the subject, in order to afford op- portunities for the delivery of political har- angues on abstract subjects. Tax Inpran Trust Fuxos.—It will be recol- lected that the Interior Department holds a considerable amount of State securities for the benefit of various Indian tribes. Among these are $25,000 in New York State certificates, and $49,977 03 of similar Illinois State stocks. The Secretary's drafts on the agents of those States for the interest due on these particular stocks oa the Ist January last,} have been returned here, protested. The excuse alleged for their pon-payment is that ‘payment could only be made upon a letter of attorney, acknowledged in accordance with the regulations of the agen- ey.”’ This appears strange indeed, in view of the facts that the stock in question was issued in the name of the Secretary of the Interior, and the interest now due is actually credited to bim on the books of the agency. We under- stand that it is the Secretary's intention to sell these stocks and invest the proceeds in others, should the agencies in question persevere in their present attitude on the subject. Stitt avotuer “Presipent Private Let- ters” Roonsack.—The York Evening Post's story upon the faith of an “it ig said,” that Commodore Paulding bas in his possession private letters from the President giving him instructions different from his official instrue- tions concerning his duty with reference to Walker and his filibusters, is as utterly un- founded on truth as the story referred to else- where in the Star to-day, saying that the re- doubtable hero of three remarkable surrend- ers—Walker—has in his possession similar let- ters from the President, encouraging brim to filibuster. The truth is, both these funny sto- ries were got up only by way of publishing something startling from the Federal Metropo- lis, legitimate and truthful Washington news being just now beyond the reach of nine-tenths of the professional letter-writers. Whata god- send is the privilege of commencing a startling paragraph with “‘it is rumored,” or “it is said,” in such times can only be fully realized by the professional wonder-mongers of the press. ARRIVAL or THE Frigate Conaress.—The U.S frigate Congress arrived at Philadelphia on the 13th inst. Her officers are as follows: Commodore, Samuel L. Breese ; Captain, Geo. A. Magruder; Commander, Thos. T. Craven; Lieutenants, Wm. May, Sam’l Marcy, Wm. C. B.S. Porter, John P. Jones, James Stillwell, Law H. Newman, Benj. P. Loyall; Fleet Sur- geon, William T. Patton; Assistant Surgeon, Dan'l C. Conrad; Purser, James A. Semple; Chaplain, Mason Noble; Commodore’s Secre- tary, Joseph P. Smith ; Captain’s Clerk, Henry Emerson, Jr.; Purser’s Clerk, G. C. Barmeis- ter; Captain of Marine Officers, Benjamin E. Brooke; First Lieutenant, John R. F. Tat- nall; Midshipmen, Geo. E. Law, Ed. P. Lull, Alfred Hopkins, Alex. F. Crosman, Philip Porcher, J. MeBuchanan; Boatswain, Georgo Willmouth ; Gunner, Geo. Sirian; Carpenter, James Meads ; Sailmaker, T. C. Herbert. Harp Pur To It.—Washington correspond- ents are again repeating the foolish story of the existence of private letters from the President sanctioning Wm. Walker’s last violation of the neutrality laws prior to its occurrence, and threaten that on his trial the filibuster will produce one or more such documents. Had there been any such thing in existence, it would have been paraded before the public long since, the reader may rest assured Walker's trial is over. We announced the re- sult yesterday. He failed to appear as stipu lated, and Mr Slater has to pay his bond of $2,000. This story ahout Mr. Buchanan’s letter is the merest balderdash ever conceived avail- able to help a desperate cause. Vice Presipent Breckinrince.—The dis- tant reader may put in his pipe and smoke tho ‘ Washington Correspondence” story attribut- ing to this gentleman hostility, secret or avowed, to the policy of President Buchanan and the Democracy upon the Kansas question. Itis evidently a mere rourback, got up to bolster a very desperate cause indeed, as matters are tending.—the cause of opposition to the admis- sion of Kansas into the Union as a State on the Lecompton Constitution. A Sensation Createp.—Mr. Lamar, of Mis- sissippi, delivered his first speech in the House yesterday, which earned for him the reputation of being one of the very best Parliamentary de- baters now in American public life. It is sel- dom, indeed, that a gentleman achieves so high a reputation as a public man by his first speech in Congress as is the result of this first Con- gressional effort of this distinguished Missis- sippian. OrpErED.—The following officers have been ordered to the U.S. sloop-of-war Marion, now fitting at Norfolk for the African coast: Commander, Thomas W. Brent; Lieutenants, Chas. M. Morris, W. D. Whitney, E. F. Stone, A. W. Weaver; Master, John M. Stribling; Passed Assistant Surgeon, Randolph F. Mason; Acting Boatswain, Chas. W. Smith; Acting Gunner, Charles W. Homer; Carpenter. Jos. E Miller; Acting Sailmaker, Samuel V. Turner. AppointeD.—The Secretary of the Treasury has xppointed Major Henry Brewerton, of Bal- timore, superintendent of the repairs upon the Baltimore Exchange property, which was re- cently purchased by the Government to be al- tered and fitted for the uses of the Post Office Department. A Correction.—By a slipof the pen we yes- terday were made to say that Mr. Bigler intro- duced into the Senate a joint resolution for presenting Commodore Paulding with a gold medal in the name of Congress. Mr. Dvolittle’s name shouid have oceupied the place of Mr. Bigler’s. UF The Mobile Register records in strorg language its opposition to filibusterism. It thinks that if the Southern people have patience they will see the expansion of this country south- ward by peaceable means much more certainly than by violence and outrage. The Savannah (Ga.) Republican, a high-toned journal, which indicates the conservative senti- ments of Georgia, says: ‘‘We have been dis- posed, and still are, to doubt the existence of the vast amount of sympathy for Walker which the filibuster press would have us believe is a uni- versal sentiment at the South, and especially in the cities of the Gulf. In fact, we believe the whole thing to be an arrant humbug, got up bya few noisy men, and trumpeted abroad for the ac- complishmeut of a purpose. The people—the bone and sinew, moral and physical, of the country—care nothing for either Walker or his schemes. a i> The trial of George Washington Smith, for killing Carter, has now reached its seventh day, in Philadelphia, but the interest felt in it is as intense as at the commencement. Two letters from the unfortunate wife of the prisoner, writ- ten to him after their separation, were read to the jury yesterday. These letters expressed a deep conviction of the wrong done her husband, and evinced a tone of sincere Tepentance, written in an exceedingly atfectionate style, breathing re- morse, repentance aud love. She freely acknowl- edged that she had been seduced by Carter; re- gretted that she had kept the fatal secret from Smith, and thus did him a great wrong in mar- rying him; referred to her grief and anguish of mind, her failing health and fear of approaching death; beseeching Smith to come and have another and final interview with her, and closing by invoking Providence to guide, Protect, and cheer him in the future. The trial will probably close this week, and the general impression is that the prisoner will be acquitted on the grouad of insanity. A Sworp vor Com. Pautpino.—We learn from the New Orleans Bulletin that a subserip- Hou has been opened in that city for the purpose Of presenting to Com. Paulding asword of honor, and to the officers and crew of the frigate Wa- bash a flag, as an evidence of the approval of their acts by those who subscribe. So it seems that ther are two opinions among the citizens of the Crescent City, and that the entire population have not run mad with filibusterism, nor unant- mously denounced by the Administration and its agents, as a portion of the Southern press would have us believe. It ix rather remarkable that the first step towards Presenting a testimo- nial to Com. Paulding should bave originated in the very place which bas been represented as be- ing the most bitter towards him. ‘The ass that donned the lion’s skin made a great noise, but bis ears would stick out. U7 There are many Mormons living out of Utah, who are persons of property, who rust, pcm | to the tenets or their creed, ta rt with Brigham Young, iy his war on the Unlted CONGRESSIONAL. Thirty-fifth Congress—First Session. Is rHE ATE, yesterday, after the Star went to p debate on the joint resolution to ex- tend define the authority of the President, under the act approved January 16, 1857, entitled “An act toamend the act entitled ‘An act to pto- mote the efficiency of the Navy,’ *’ in respect to dropped and retired officers, the question pend- ing being on the motion of Mr. Mason to recon- sider the vote on the adoption of the proviso of Mr. Hunter, ‘‘that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to allow the increase of the number of officers on the active service-list, as now anthorized by law."? Onthis subject the Senate were further ad- dressed at length by Messrs. Hale, Collamer, Doolittie, Cameron, Wilson, and others; when the motion to reconsider was agreed to ‘The question Dring. put ow agreeing to the pending amendment, it was not agreed to—yeas 14, nays 30, as follows: Y 2as—Messrs. Allen, Brown, Fessenden, Foster, Hamlin, Hunter, Johuson of Arkansas, Johnson of Teppecess King, Mailory, Stuart, Trambull, Wade, an ulee—i4, Nays.—Messrs. Broderick, Cameron, Chaniller, Clark, Collamer, Crittenden, Davis, Dixon, at- tie, Douglas, Durkee, Fiteh, Fitzpatrick, Foot, Green, Gwin, Hale, . uston, Iversae, Jones, Kennedy, Pearce, Polk. ugh, Seward, Sim- mons, Toombs, Wilson, and Wright—», Mr. Collamer then moved to am the joint resolution by inserting the words ithin six months from the e of this resolution” aiter the word “‘notwithstanding;”? which was agreed to The joint resolution was then read a third time, and passed. In its present form it reads as follows: Resolved, §&c., That in any case where the ree cords of the courts of inquiry appointed under the act of January 16, 1957. may render it advisa- ble, in the opinion of the President of the United States, to restore to the active or reserved list of the navy, or to transfer from furlongh to leave of absence on the latter list, any ofticer who may have been dropped or retired by the operation of the act of February 28, 1555, entitled * An act to promote the efliciency of the navy,’’ he shall have authority, any existing law to the contrary not- withstanding, within six mouths from the pas- sage of this resolution, to nominate. and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to ap- point such officer to the active or reserved list; and officers so nominated and confirmed, shall occupy positions on the active and reserved lists, respectively, according to rauk and seniority when dropped or retired as aforesaid, and be en- titled to all the benefits conferred by’ the act ap- proved January 16, 1857, on officers restored or transferred to the active or reserved list under that act. Mr. Fitch, rising to a personal explanation, addressed the Senate at some length, to correct a misapprehension somewhat personal to himself, as well as political, concerning a portion of the proceedings of the recent Indiana Democratic State Convention; and was followed, in reply, by Messrs. Douglas and Hale. The Senate then adjourned. In THE Hovse, the debate on the neutrality laws was continued by Messrs. Curtis, Clay, Pottle, Lamar, Montgomery, and Zollicoffer, until the Committee rose, and the House ad- journed. Proceedings of To-day. Tue Senate were this morning engaged alto- gether on private bills, some of which were dis- posed of. Ere these proceedings were commenced. Mr. Houston gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill for the admission of Kansas into the Union as a State. In THE Hovse, immediately after the reading of the journal, they again went into Committee of the W hole on the state of the Union, (Mr. Phelps in the chair,) when Mr. Stephens, of Ga , deliv- ered a speech upon the neutrality law question, contending that himself and others who advoca- ted a repeal or modification of the neutrality law were the friends of law and order, of the consti- tution and statutes of the United States, and of the public peace. He was not for modifying the laws of nations, and was not for touching the neutrality laws where they merely went to sus- tain the laws of nations. Section sett of the act of 1818, he contended, went beyond the requirements of the law of na- tions, and had been differently interpreted by dif- ferentadministrations Under the act as it stood, he held, the President could not use the army or navy. fie could only do so by construction. ‘The said section, said he, could use a part of the army and navy. What part? There had been an omission of words in enrolling the biil. Only by supplying that omission of words could the President use any portion of the army or navy to execute the neutrality law. He was for soamend- ing the law of 118 as to confer that power dis- tinctly upon him. M.S. next took up the question whether the President had power to interfere with American tilibusters beyond the immedhate jurisdiction of this Government, and argued at length to show that the legislative intended that the law should apply only within the jurisdiction of the United States Mr Groesbeck, interrupting Mr. 8. to call bis attention to the terms of the Sd section of the law which he contended conferred, as well as the Sth section, power on the President to arrest Ameti- can filibusters beyond the jurisdiction of th Gov- emment Mr. 8. continuing, beld Mr. Groesbeck’s con- struction of those sections of the law, maintain- ing that the President must have direct warrant of law for using either the army or navy. In such cases, and beyond the jurisdiction of the Government, be could use either the army, navy or militia only to enforee judicial process 0+ judgment —— ner - PERSONAL. -.-- Governor Medary, of Minnesota, is at the National. +++. Fernando Wood, ex-Mayor of New York, is at Willards’. +++. Mr. McMaster, artist, of New York, isagain in Washington, and is engaged in preparations to commence painting portraits shortly. --.. Judge Wm. Leigh, one of the justices of the Superior Court of the State of Virginia, bas resigned. He wax the judge of the third judicial district of Virginia. «++, The fact that Donnelly was permitted to drink four ylasses of brandy just before going to the scatfold, is severely commented upon by the press, and to this is attributed his long incohe- rent address. ;-.. The Richmond filibuster junta trotted Gen. Walker out on a visit to the Senate and House of Delegates on Tuesday, in hopes to make an im- pression, bat it dida’t work; the general im- pression being that the personale of the filibuster chief was even meaner and less attractive than his deeds. Business Matters. A letter from Lowell to the Bostou Traveler, says: “The spindle city is gradually resuming its steady hum of industry and wonted business- like appearance. With the exception of the un- fortunate Middlesex most of the mills are in a running condition, giving the operators from two- thirds to full time. The coid snap and light flurry of snow, which, by the way, If giving us excellent sleighing, has had the eifect of Takin trade look up, for it has brought in a ood sprinkle Of our rural neighbors, who witb their roduce generally have a little ready cash on fuca for investment in dry goods, groceries, &c.. which it does not always pay to take to Boston. All departments of the {immense iron works at Boonton resumed work on Monday. For the last two months only the blast furnace has been in operation, the puddling furnaces, nail factory, keg factory, &c., being closed. The number of hands employed, when these works are in full blast, is something over 500. The Fall River Mills, 9,000 spindles, at Provi- dence, is running full time on print cloths. So is the Agawan Mill, also 9,000 spindles, making rint cloths. These mills have beer runnin Fut time for a month or more. The ‘Metacomet is also running full time. - The iron works of Cresson, Stuart & Peterson, at Philadelphia, have renewed operations, em- ploying 170 banps. The number of workinen wil be increased in a few days to 325. TaxaB_e Propgexty.—The following is a lit- eral copy of a list handed in to the assessors un- der the laws of Connecticut, requiring a sworn List of all hesicroeaf! aby rty: &£— B — list for 1857 To 35 akers of land worth $400 00. Honse and barn nothing atal onley a place whare theafes and Robers brakes into and steels all I put into them My head which peopei says | must put in which is so weake and feebel is worth nothing atal. wife is of no use to me atal, and she is gon all the time nothin atal. 16 She —Prov. Journal. i> The Toronto Globe, the li it and most enterprising sheet in the Britis rovinces, has reduced its size one column on each page. |The Detroit Advertiser, has done the same, besides increasing the size of its type. a Two elderly maiden laides by the name of Beard, who have lived as if in a state of great if not abject poverty, recently died in South Gardner, Mass., within a few days of each other, and since their decease it bas been ascertain that they were in possession of over $5,000 worth of property U7 The Northam: Courier vouches for the truth of astatement that a dog, sold in Canada by a resident of Vermont, a year or two since, waited until the St. Lawrence river bad frozen over, travelled back to his old home, a distance of more than a hundred miles, and then, being or- dered back by his former master, returned to his uarters in the Queen’s dominions, where he has since remained a faithful subject, LAST NIGHT OF TRE ORPHAN’S FAIR st Iron Hatl—The roe must be To-Night, Every thing on the tables — be dis; of at some. 5 SMITHSONIAN LECTURES.—On FRI- DAY EVENING, January sth, Rev. T. ture on “Genteal Africa.” The fS— ALI. PERSONS ARE hereby ae on my account, as é 7 y ion. BURNS, in 14-2t* 7 hiegton, D. £2. O. F.—The members of Warhi xige, No. 6. are requested to meet at Odd Fellows’ Hal!, TO MORROW, the I5th inst. at 1 2 kk, to attend the funeral ef their deceased brother P. G. Joel Downer. Members of sister Lodges are fraternally invited See __ JAS. A. BROWN, P. See. A PUBLIC MEBTING will be beld in the 1. v gine ‘Honke, (First Ward.) on UORSDAY EVENING, Hith instant, atdorel'k for the benefit of the poor. jan Ick ¢ M! ICE CREAM! I ¥ CREAM @ very best lee Cream a Vater loes, Roman Punch, ¢., at 1.50 rer gallon. Small aad Isree Cakes of all varietiex. Jellies, Charlotte de Russe. Blanc Mange. Pies of ail kinds, and & large collection of Fruits, at CHA IELD'S F t Confectionery and lee Cream Depot, perenne 3H Gth street, between G and H. P S.—Parties, Balls, and Weddings furnished with all Kinds Confectionery and Pyramids of differ- ent kinds. im MET asin T their annual Wrieurt, ‘® Are requested to pay sigued, orto Lewis They are now on their term of H. JA 5 Financial Seoretary. SE MUTUAL FARE INSURANCE I 3 COMPA OF THE DISTRICT 0. sUMBIA, Wasnincton, December 28, 1857.—In accordance with the provisions of the charter, the pianaxera publish the condition of the Company, as lollows: ‘Atnount of premium notes $78,319 00 Amount of cash on hand. . 8,130 00 Amount of losses during past year.. 1.073 22 Notice is also given that the annual meeting of the members o the Company will be held at this office on Monday, January 18, 1858, at 10 o'clock a. m., when an efection will be held fur seven managers, to — for, the enening. year. order ie ers. an freon’ “ETS. WILSON, Sec’y. Pe APR,POPE. 1 fomeopathic A YSICIAR é Menou or Chain fuldinge N aide, between 13th and lath st Surzeon, 576 -H street, d 19-e03m FP TH DIPLOMATIC. 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Farmers’ and Hagerstown Almanac for 188, Every thing im the Stationery and Blank Book line for sale at - > SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE Odeon Building, corner 4s st, jan 14 3t and Pa. av. eh VA HINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA, ‘The Steamer GEORGE PAGE and THOMAS COLLYER will run regularly an punctually betweer the above place: at the following hou Leave Washingto: 6. seave Alexandra at 4 Me . 4 p.m. ‘Winnley’s line of Ormnibuses connecting with the Boats wiil leave the Capitol and the corner of 12th street and Pa. avenue, punctually, as follow: %, 103, 12, 3, and 474 0’ clock. ELLIS L. PRIC SAMUEL Bak jant4 R*’. DR. STILES’ GREAT WORK, —_ MODERN REFORM EXAMINED, or the Union of the rth and South on the subject of Slavery. tv eph C. Stiles, D. D., formerly of Georgia, For sale st the Bookstores.” One D per copy. This work is most highly commended. Revs. Drs. Spring, Parker, Skinner, Murray and others, of New York, say “It is able. kind, courteous, pointed, and init true christi nd eloquent—written by a Southern man vg living at the North—it may be circulated all over the country. The Savanah (Georgia) News says this work will undoubtedly give Rev. Dr. Stiles an increased per- manency among American authors. The whole South should fell under many obligations to Dr. 8... and as some slight token of gratitude his work should find its welcome reception into every soath- ern household. . a Several liberal-minded gentlemen of New York, among whom may be mentioned Gerald Halleck, o! the Journal of Commerce. are scattering this work overall portions of the United States. jan 14-e03t oliar ILDMAN’S LAW OF SEARCH, CAP- ture, and Prize, 1 volume, London. Thompson’s Laws of War, affecting shipping and commerce, L volu ‘ Hosack on the Rig jon. Shippin Laws, by Mr. Sergeant Atkinson, 1 vol- ume, London, Marten’s Law of Nations, translated by Wm. Cob- bett, | volume, London. pene Nations, by Polson and Horne, 1 volume, ndon. ‘Tuson’s British Consul’s Maaual, 1 volume, Lor- ‘Lynn's British Consul’s Hand Book, 1 volume, ondon. 3 Consular Service, phiet) London. Sir Tames Mackintosh Yon t yo Law of Nations, t) Lond n. (PMobshaw's Manual for United States Consuls. Regulations for United States Consuls, 1 volume, 8vo. Eyikmore, on International Law, 1 volume, vo. Vildman’s Internati Law, 2 volumes, 8vo., London. ‘ W heaton’s International Law, 1 volume. filet’ plomatic Code, 2 volumes, 8vo. tudes—Diplomatique, par la Vicomte de Bonne- val, | volume, Paris. De Geren et Vallet-—Guidedes Consulats,1 vol- ume, Paris. ‘ i Combes—Diplomatique Europeenne, 1 volume, ar Leen et Janets—Munuel des Juges de Com- merce, | volume, 8. W heston—Histoire de Droit des gens, 2 volumes, Leipzie. ‘De Mensch—Manuel Pratique du Consulat,1 vol- alae Galil Diplomatique, 2 volumes, Leip- “ hiartens--Causes Celebres du Droit des gens, 2 eee aa ps Causes Colebres du Droit des Cussy— ses Celebres du Droit vn oreull—Dee Agests Consulaires, 1 volume, Pa- ris. , " 7 Jao {git Dictionsire do PAC TAYLOR. Ph A EEE 8 oe Fata Fo UST RECEIVED, 30 dozen C Ieitt Ss. Rip eee ee jan 13-3" G. THOMAS STEWART. OBA BANE, your DOLLARS Gentlemen fate is greator than to oecupy seats of State. aud any day th.s year sone. tee sett preeamte foture to London. ts of Neutrals, 1 volume, Lon- a Bray nt tae Fe, RENT—A comfortable BRICK HOUSE with sev noluding the parlor ang kitoh- en—an egerileg sellag, & large and pretty yard, ‘The sit mn i thy, ovnvenient to water, | Toa pu ‘espectabie tenant the rent.will be one very yr month; be t sis fjarniture can s ol a : Apply ) Ehureh tow: = a Fuoer AND BUCKWHEAT MEAL. h supply of Gi #xtra FLOUR and malin napence BOCK WHERE MEAL eet ro" aived t BENJ. DARD 1 ce! 1 bu Water street. CONP ERY A great bargain and ® Kood op ity for a Confect: ner who under- stands his business. If not disposed of by the 8th of February next the whol* concern. together with the three-story Brick House, 44 Bridge street, will be offered at public auction. Georgetown, D. C., Jan sth PPEL. Space. No. 37, between M. RL Noxra side of Market Bridge and Canal stree' announces to eis patrons that at RESTAURANT may be found at ali he choicest and most excelent ‘tment of f IGUORS. the freshest OYSTER Sand all kinds of GAME Meals served at all hours and at th jan 43m WANTS. AN —A German Woman as servant of all work. Apply at No. 327 north B street, Capitol Hill, between I2and 1, or after 5 p. m. jan 4 2t* Wan teD— By a respectable Man, 8 Situation either as Farm Hand or Forter in a Hotel. Wouid be wiiling to do auy kind of work by which he may make au honest li ng Can ain ee rec i at Mr. MALOD oahe ommendations. Apply street, between 6th and 7th sts. V ANTED—By a competent young English Pro testant Woman, a SITUATION as Chamber maid and fine Washer, or would wait ona Lady. Address or esil, for two days, at 27 Indiana avenue. jan 13-2t* ANT —A settled WOMAN, either white or colored. to Nurse. Good recommendation biertey bo Apply at the Post Office, Georgetown. jan WANTED” ROTESTANT WOMAN as Nurse. Good city recommendations required. Call at No. 322 H street. an 1f-st" V FOODS’ FAMILY, ATTENTIO beth Woods, widow, and Hugh, Joh ert, sons and heirs of David Woods, # native of Boston, and a shoemaker, who died about 1816, will learn something to their advantage by addressing = 208, Meas Vernon, Ohio. ane pa giving in- formation of the above’ parties wi suitably re- warded, jan3-lw* WwW, NTED IMME DIA TELY—A furnished HOUSE, h five or six chambers, parlors, ana dine roo! Apply to No. 161 Browns’ Hotel. Ee V ANTED.—SIX to EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS, for three or five years, for whieh security will be given in Real Esta’ Penn avenue, between 8th aud 10th this office. Millinery, &c. MELLINERY, DRESS - MAKING AND TRIMMING ESTABLISHMENT. Ladies visiting Washington are respectfully in- formed that we are prepared to make up Dresser, Cloaks, Basques, &c., at short notice, in the latest styles, and satisfaction guaranteed in a!| cases. A large stock of Dress and Cloak earat of latest and handsomest styles, with CLOAKS, Hiseiy UNDER SSES, BONNETS, RIB and MILLINERY, of every deserip- tion, always on hand. M. WILT IAN, dis 2m opposite Centre Market. MADAME A. NOURRIT, ; ; No. 716 Walnut st., below 8th, Philadelphia, FRENCH FLOWERS. HEAD DR BONNETS ANU FINE MILLINE E Begs leave to inform the Lad: in Washington city that she has lor two or three weeks only, a on Pa. avenue, between 12th and 13th st: where Ladies will find all the above articl*' latest and richest style, being selected by M’me N. herselt in during her accustomed yearly visit there for that purposa, fi _ Nourrit having contracted with Mr. Felix, the celebrated Coiffeur of the Empress Eugenie and Queen Victoria, for the sole depot im the United States of his Head Dresses, she will be able to far- nish all the Coiffeures of the intest pattern worn at tue principal Courts of Europe, made by that re- nowned artist. . Ladies are respectfully invited to call and exam- ine. d 3I-3t&2awat” I DELIBLE INK, Tweezers, earl Studs and Sleeve Buttons. and Cord at LA jan 13-3t Patent MACHIN mory_ Bagi Elastic Ribbon MMOND’S, 7th street. FOR OPENING OYS- Rs. eoured a patent right R OPENER, respect- that Oyster Deal Hotel Keepers, s and families wi!l test the superior merits of this economical and inbor-saving Machine, it being staunch, and execu’ ing its work with extra- ordinary dispatch and cleanliness. For tern for States or individual ries address we. PP & JNU. SEIPEL, Rupp’s Restaurant, 434 Pa. ave., jan 12 im Washington City. T THE AMBKOTYPES AKEN AT SANDS’S GALLER said to be equal to any taken in the city, aod much cheaper. They combine durabiuty and trathfuiness. va Come early inthe day. ‘a. avenue, between uta and 9th streets jan 4-t1 R. SANDS. GOMETHING NEW FOR THE LADI >, Manufactured from Hair and Fish Seales Bracelets, Pins, Larrings, Head Dresses, Neck- laces Wateh Guards. Also, Spanish Point and Pot Lace Aplique Setts. "The above new and beautiful goods are now for sale at the New York Fancy Store, No, 3 betweee and 8th streets opposite Centre Market. rOUOTH, Nail, AND BANDOLINE USHES, at GIBBS’ Hair Store, near i3th ‘A. AV., aud at his Sales a ns ETZEROTT Sole Agent of Erard’s on & Raven's superior Piauofortes. inn’ -HAND PIANOS, F300. ‘Two tor $50, At the Music Store of jens T° w __W. G. METZEROTT. MAY CONCERN. An advertisement appeared ina Georgetown pa- er making inquiry for information respecting John Dunne, a resident of Georgetown, who in the year 1800 left for the city of Dublin. his birth place, and had not been heard from since. Now. 1, John Dunne, born inthe eity of Dubl inthe erty of Phiindeiphs at present, ai the only person who can give any informa- peoting that advertisement, which originally cee orgpiaph Erte ghpaeee ne Packet news- er on ie ugust, be “id JOHN DUNNE, 413 Shippen street, between 4th and 5th. janll-lw Philadelphia. pAb. PLEASE READ. For genuine, reliable F free from moth, and fresh made, cal! at STIN 238 Pa. ave- uue, between 12th and 13th streets, who has re- ceived instructions from New \ ork, to sell the fine Assortinent now hand,on commission, at less dis- count than heretofore offered. Among them wili be found the handsomet sets Fresch Sables, half and quarter Capes ever brought to this city, fi oe and $12, ise. Capes and Cloaks, of superior quality, very cheap. Particular attention is invited to two very large Mink Sable Capes, worth over #100, each for 875 and $95. Mink Sable Cape, medium size, $30 and a Mink Sable Vietorines glaund Sie, Also, several sets real Hudson Bay Sable. Together with Siberian Squirrel, Fitch Marten, Frenoh Mink, &c , in all their variety. 'm Irmine Opera Cloaks, very handsome; Muffs to match, of all kinds, from $2.59 to #30, Every article warranted, and if proven as not rep- resented, the money will be refu: . B. H. STINEMETZ 236 Pa. ave., bet, 12th and 13th » next door to Madame Delari WE HAVE THIS DAY BEEN APPOINTE sole agent for J.M. Singer & Co’s Sewine Ma- chine for Washington and Alexendria. Having u ed them for several years, we find them to be the best in use. Also, Family Sewing Machines of improved atlow prices. WALL. STE s ~ co. rim, jan No, 322 Pennsylvania av., between jan9 Im Sth and loth 8: WO VERY FINE SECOND-HAND PIAN- O8 for sale very shares Piano and Music J our Store, 396 » bet. Sth and 10th sts. iy pe ppt OHN PF. ELLIS, J. ‘ONE, Jr. ay veer neon OEZAT ALLA. esidence ct on. iedeoey teuare, eve door from Louisiana avenue. 21-e0Sw CITIZENS OF WASHINCTON pees AND ALEXANDRIA. Persons desiro f purchasing the SEWING pfctl a) of undersi; will apply to bn pre & Co., who been d: day our only ‘axent or Wasknee, ~jan$ J. M. SINGER & CO. BR. VERDI Howeratar’ PHYEICIAN & SURGEON. 457 14th street, 2d door from Willards’ Office hours from 83g to 1035 a, m., 2 to 3, and 7to8 p.m. SeaONT TR: bE EE BS, port 4. jan 6-c06t* Fry may Rousn, er PRP ae a enue aaa Rane BEA gree Md. my 6-lv UNNECTICU U LIFE INSUR- ‘This old and reliable Company i en lves at promigne hon THIS EVENING, January 14th, will be for the benefit of ‘SIGNORINA TERESA ROLLA. On whieh occasion » teed the Capital MISCHIEF MAKING. In which Miss Polly Marshall the full Vande ville Company will be To be followed by the benutiful Ballet of LA SYLPHIDE. To conclude with the jolly Faroe of AN UNPROTECTED FEMALE Iu which Mies Polly Marshall will sustai ber great character of Holly.” ‘jan Ve QPERA cao CERT. KENTUCKY CHILDREN or Tux HUNT SAMALY o FIVE SISTERS, ill give a performance of vocal, INST! ONENT RC. AND MELO- At PriLnarmon: 16 Baby, # ¥ and TURDAY EVENINGS. Rae Slsaboosene jidren under 10 years of age If price. MV'Or particulars see smal bile janis INTING PARK COURS: ssi jackson C end of Lona Bridee. = off cn taterisy. Jan lik incest tote rn + Jan. inst..at lo Porter ‘Uterlack enters bi ck geldu White ook 1 Onroe enters bay inare, Lady Barkedale. nro enters CLEVER & CURSON. jan l4 -2t* Propnetors. 0: FOR THE HIBERNIA CLUB.—The Fourth Grand Assembly of the Hibernm Club will take pince at Munder's Hall, corner of 9th aed D streets,on MONDAY RVEN- ING, Feb, ist, 1658. Tickets Fifty Cents,| sent oqeiting a Gentleman = tM COM MT? rTEE. UNCERT AND BALL oN THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. 14th, 1856, for the benefit of DICK WATKINS, At Gerhardt’s Ualoon, Maryland avenue, near the Capitol. Tickets—admitting rentiemen and indier—Fifty Cent jan 13-2t TERN BOYSIN THE DAGAIN. THE EIGHTH GRAND BALL or THE Western Hose Company, No. 1, AT WESTERN HALL, On TUESDAY, January 26th, 1853, The WESTERN HOSE COMPANY nouncing this, their h Grand Ball, pled) themselves t not! ne val! remain to make it No. 1 ball of the season. Refreshments aud Sapper will be served by anex Povene one tes of Sco! 0 Band hes been engaged. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—to be had at any hote! or of any member of the Company. Commuttec of Arrangements. J. ik Finkler, J. F. Hoghes. jan 13,1518. 20,224 5 GBAND ANNIVERSARY BALL OF THE Columbia Typographical Society. The Columbia pognehionl Society having de- termined so oncbete their Forty third Ar " versary and honor the birthday of F rank will gives BALL On MONDAY EVENING, January 18, 1958, At Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street. on which occasion the Comnuttee of A pledge themaelves that every exertion will be made torender thiPone of the most aitractive Ballsf the * ‘Refreshments will be farnished the Ladies, under poo ngroas a pag of U. H. Ridenour, Confectioner, im 18 style. ris Sti Band is engaged. be i willbe opened at 9 o'clock by a Grand ements Promenade, with the accompanying Grand March, composed expressiy for this occasion by Prof. Pros- peri, and dedicated to the Printers of Westungton. No hats or caps will be allowed im the room. Gentiemen desiring Invitetions for Ladies will please hand in their names to any ofthe Executive Committee. Managers at Laree. Joseph Gales Jobn G. Rives Hon W. W. Seaton Ford Jefferson Hon. Peter Force Wm Hon. H. King Geo. 8. Gideon jacub Gideon W. D. Wallach ‘ W. Bowmen Ben. Feri¢y Poore Ry bert Waters Carter Jobn Dowling John Trevbolm B A. B. Claxton Martin Buel Wm. Blanchard Jobe Larcembe ‘Thos Pevangho Geo. Whittingt Renry Welker Jenne J. Judge Jobn 8. Thorn Thee. Kick on Committee— White Rosette.) Wright B.C. adc e Rawacher Joba Cuntingham B. F. Barnard Geo Caron 3.C.C. Whaley F. H. Fimonston W. B.C. Breggeman James Charles Chas. EK. Orne Jas. D Chea BR MeNeir John J. Johnson Mito~ Cle ke Joel S. Brown A.J Appleby Jos Mattioaly WS Miler id Robt. Penman Floor Ma: 1s— Red Rosette. . Robertson tamuel Cu verwell Tickets, admitting 2 gentleman and iadies, TWO DOLLARS; to be obtained of any member of the Executive Committee, and at the door on the even ing of the Ball. jan 7-W,S.W.8.4& ACADEMY OF MUsiIc. BLACK SWAN! ONE CONCERT ONLY. MISS GREENFIELD respectfully announces to the citizens of Washington that will giv A CONCERT At Acapemy oF Mrsic. lith st. and Pa.ave., On THURSDAY EV ING, Jan. lath, 1858. The Programme for the occasion, she trusts. will be of a pleasing character. Prof. G.F.H. Lavrexcx, the Eminent Pianist, will preside at the Piano. i Tickets 8 cents; Reserved Seats $1. Tick ets may be secured at the Hall on the of the Concert. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert commences at ‘70’ clock. For particulars see programme. jan 1)-4t DMELODEON. (Lar Coomss’ Hatt.) 'Pennsy!e avenue, mear 1eth. The above place has been entirely renovated and pcan og | With pew stage scenery, senate, &e., ¢! Pressly for the Minstrel business, under the dire tion of JOHN W. LANDIS, is now open for ti Winter season with LANDIS’ OPERA TROUPE, Comprising twelve talented performers, STARS IN THE PROFESSION, who will give their inimitable performances mght!y cosmprininy new Songs, Burlesques, Negro ed ary Gra ‘Performance e SATURDAY AF vi . igi * HOON, st S o'clock. wid mission 25 cents; Doors open at 6X o'clock; commence at 734 o'clock. icchtaaa M. R. COOMBS, Treasurer. . Business Agent. _jenaae HIM WHOSE NAME WE BEAR. THIRTY FIRST ANNUAL BALL or THE Franklin Fire Company, In Honor oF Tur l° Birthday of the IMustrious Dr. Franklin At Puituarmoxic Hat, (adjoining Star office,) On THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. 21, tes. The Company respectfully announce then friends and the public, that im sence of j Franklin's birthday occuring this year on Sunday, they will celebrate it on the above, date. by their Thirty-first Annual Ball, Nothing will be omitted that may conduce enjoyment of t who may honor us with their Presence, and no pa: pared to make it one of the ————, Ball: the season. t “ Ragen gy is ed. efreshments wi served by ‘perienced and popular confectioner. saad No indies cards of invitation will be issued, but a ral invitation is hereby extended to out indy riends, Tickets ONE 1 1 = DOLLAR —adamtting a gent!eman Committee of Arvencsmentes W. HLF * . Dan Win. Hutton.” .Crnats Jas. A King, GN Ot, * ¥ u = J. Wagner. i Shacke jan 5,12,16,18,20,21 — LOST AND FOUND. ‘OW LOST. ed, from near Seventh Ward.a light red Com,t aaa horns and white a ‘White sbout athlon oStaty "sad rom © county, * that way. A Liberal reward Ne og or information of her present w] bouts, so that qhe mer be vered. Callen Riley, or R. smpat, at *s wharf, City of Washington. = is, ~ a iret = bet the Solders’ - oy & So oe ae i A suite reward at the ifeere stable above referred: to. mid esas 10 REWARD—Strayed or stolen from Be ber, 8 BA am SW three white Te note about dor 15 hands high, “Fr aor ewe Bude eiven if lett at LEW EVs my Tk te Tames W, WILSON,