Evening Star Newspaper, February 3, 1858, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE MEETING of THE MERCHANTS’ EXCHANGE A SOCIATION —A meeting of the above Association ‘was held last night, at their rooms, over the City Savings Bank, the president, Peter Bacon, Esq in the chair. The secretary, John F. Ellis, being absent, Lewis Newton, Esq, was appointed secretary pro. tem ‘The chair stated the principal object for which the meeting bad been called, wax to take into consideration a bill which had been introduced into the U. &. Senate, by Senafor Slidell, to pro- hibit the issue of bank notes b individuals, within the Distric and farther, to prevent the circulation of bank by any incorporated com association of individuals, located limits of the District of Columbia, of a less de- nomination than fifty dollars stated, that a copy of the bill in question was before the meeting for them to hear read. should they think proper. nm motion. the bill was read to the association, and on its conclusion— Mr. Dodson add essed the Chair, stating that the question was an im; the prompt action of al corporations, or t of Columbia; The chair further rtant one, demanding business men as to its He regretted that a larger attendance of the members of the Association was not pres- ent; but as for him, he was ready and willing to unison with the rest, in giving the subject that attention which it deserved at the bands of the business community. series of resolutions, w! He had been hand«d a ich he begged might be Oa Motion, the resolutions were read, as fol- Mexcnants’ Excuaner, City of Washington, D.C., Feb Whereas the bill recently introduc United States Senate pi business community of the District of Columbia, in the most summary manner, of all thé banking facilities they now enjoy, and by its other strin- gent provisions and application of new doctrine to affect the vital interests of all classes Resolved, That we have fuil and entire confi- deuce in the solvency of all the banks in this District, and that we regard the gentlemen who manage them among the first in point of probity, tability ia our midst. ‘bat the will and wishes of this cowmunity bas not been consulted on this sub- Jeet; and while we have no voice in Congress, we submit that we cannot endorse the doctrine as American citizens residing under the shadow of the Capitol, that laws seriously affecting our interests and rights be enacted in opposition bonor and res Resolved, That the trade and commerce of this District would (in our opinion) be more than doubled, provided we had the banking facilities our neighbors and friends in adjacent Virginia and Maryland have long since enjoyed. Resolved, That Senators Hunter and Mason of Virginia. and Pearce and Kennedy of Mary be rexpectfully solicited to use their influence in ning for ux such bank charters as our neigh- altimore and Alexandria now have. Resolved, That the above resolutions be prop- erty attested by the President and Secretary, and that the editors of the National Intelligencer. Union, Star, and States be respectfully requested to pablish them Mr. Mitchell prope sed to amend the first reso- lution; he thought it endo-sed our banking in- stitutions in language entirely tov strony ; much more so than they were entitled to under all the circumstances that had attended their late specie Their late condact not entitle them to that extent of endorse- ment at the hands of the business community. No one doubted that the gentlemen who man- aged our District banks were men of high honor teyrity ax private individ- als, but the whole community had been ‘were now suffereix from their recent acts of relation to the vill introduced into ‘Se or Slidell. Le thonght it the the most unjust measure that rated on a busi- that the resolutions be referred to a special committee. with instruc- tions to report al the earliest possible day upou them and unimpeachable ‘was ever atte mess commun upted to be per Mr. Wall seconded Mr. Mitchell in his motion, that in bis mind they did not go dee to embrace the whole extent of the evi was about to be enacted by Congress against their united business interests. im question was most monstrous and atrocious, mitting the buxiness man the common ‘business facility of making bills of exchange Mr. Perry endorsed the resolutions. He did not see in what manner they misreprexeuted the faith of the community in our banks. ply expressed our faith as business men in their solvency. They did not express any endorse- petty paper hawking propensities and acts of the bankers. They (the resolutions) simply stated that we believed in their reliability and respectability ax individuals way that the managers of our city banks were not y and respectability bill of Senator Slidell, it was calculated to ruin the enterprise of any community. the indastry and characteristic enterprise of ou business men would prove most disastrous. H. Wished to have gentlemen bring their xentiments out in the meeting ; let us know what they were. He was opposed to that sort of cavil which was forever tearing down, and never proposing or suggesting a way to buiid up. ‘bow down to the will of any tatterdemalion Sen- ator or member of Congress, he would wish to ‘wear a collar and bave it labeled “* My dog." Mr. Mitchell asked, If gentlemen had so much faith in the solvency of our banks, how it occur- red that their stock wax always below par? As to the honor and standing of there could be no doubt; but when it came to taking care of money intrusted to them by our merchants, it wax another thing. He renewed his motion for referring the resolutions to a se- deet committee. The Chair thought that the resolutions were expressive of their confidence in suggested the following as sub- stituting a more mildly d:awn expression of their sentiments as business No one would men of honest: Its effect upon If he had got to ashington bankers vatber strongi the banks, an n, Of the standing of Resolved, That we fully belie Of this District are perfectly ard the gentlemen who mau ¢ first in point of probity, honor and respecta- dility ia our midst, we at the same time recog- ize the necessity of some law to prevent, for the fature, the suxpension of specie payments. Resolced, That we fally believe that this com- munity would be perfectly satistied with a law robibiting the issue of notes of a denomination than twenty dollars. These resolutions, together with those pre- viously offered, were discussed by the meeting and various positions were taken as to ring on the question before the Associa- tion, and finally they were referred toa special committee by a vote of ayes 7, noes 5 Toe Chair appointed we them among essts. J. T. Mitchell, Peter Bacon and Thomas Parker to serve on the Comunittee, with instructions to report next Fri- Mr. Mitchell bere introduced the subject of the new District Code, upon the adoption of whieh the community was soon to be ca thought the matter should be discussed publicly, and moved that the Association call a meeting, to be heid in some proper locality, In which the Coditiers might be invited to bave the new Code discussed in all its bearin: ublic might Lave an opportunity to as to what they were to vote upon. being suggested that such a meeting might be called by resolution, the Chair offered the ful- led to vote. He Resolved, That the Mayor of the city be re- quested to call a meeting of the citizens of Waxh- angton, in such place as he may designate, to posed new Code of Laws, and to invite the Codifiers to be present at the meeting Passed unanimously; and then the meeting ad- Tuk Ixotay+.—At eleven o'clock this morning ations of Indians paid a visit to the Mount Vernon cane factory, on the invitation of the proprietor. Mr. Cratchett. The Pawores, while waiting at the Exchange Hotel for anvther delegation, were interested by th, the poor crippled Ger- dling matches, blacking, rough their interpreter the inquired of Simith Low he became so eri t his father and mother died and he was treated badly ny children be had ? the various de! juan, who lives by &c , on the street ight to preach ed if they ever prayed.“ No,’? ‘preter, “they dou’t pray, but ke a pipe to the Great Spirit.” * ejaculated Smith, ax he hobbled away whistling cheerfully. and apparently hap- pier than magy a richer man they often «1 * Poor fellows ! Tus Wasuinotoxn Tugatre.—An excellent house last night, and the new play of Bourci- cault’s went off admirably. In noting the success of the new theatre, we must not fail to mention the really good music of the orchestra, under S-, La Mansa—a most imp».tant auxiliary, by the To-night Mr. Bourcicault takes his benefit, and the heretofore underlined play of “Pauline” ix to be represented. with Mr Bourcicault as Count Horace, and Miss Robertson as Pauline. The performance concludes with the fine domestic drama of “Andy Blike.’* Turtce Cruces Inpias Socigty —We learn that the various Indian deiezatio partook of a sumptuous entertainment last eve- ning at a saloon on Four-and-: doors north of Pennsylvania avenne. tainment was given by the above-named associa- purpose of creating a unity of action and feeling among the several Speeches were made by Mr. McConnell, Fifth Aanditor; Mr. Wall, of St. Louis; and Mewrs, Co; - way, Defoir, Peters and Tessou a@air passed off very pleasautly. now fn this city half street, afew Criminal Court —Yesterday*the jury in the case of Charles Davis, free negro, charged with stealing a watch and chain from one Samuel Samstag. found a verdict of guilty. Davis was sentenced to imprisonment in the District Peni- tentiary for the space of 1 year and 4 months. The case of the United ts. ae Gold- smith was then taken up, charging the defendan: with larceny of one tin box, worth twenty-five cents; four half dol , eight twenty-five cent Pieces, twenty dimes, and forty half dimes, from one John Colbert. (Goldsmith is now under sentence of ten monthx in the county jail. on convictien of being @ participator in the Stone Yard riot of last November.) The jury returned a verdict of guilty of stealing a tin box of the value of one cent. He was sentenced to the- county jail for the space of tive months ; the sen- tence to take effect from and after the expiration of the sentence under which he is alread: placed “8 the action or the Court in the case of the riot. ‘he Court then adjourned. To-day, the Court proceeded to the trial of William A. Wroe, charged with resisting officer Gettings" in the discharge of bis duty, on the 2d day of January, 1858" The jury returned a Yerdict of guilty as indicted. He was fined $10. The Cou.t then took up the case of Charles Gant, free negro, cha-ged with larceny of four pair of boots from one Georye Seedinfeller, on the ith day of November, #37, and this caxe was pend- ing whcn this report closed. Tur House Ixvestication.—Captain F.A. Klopfer, Chief of Police, sta ted from this city on Monday with authority from the House of Representatives to arrest J. B. Williamson, of New York, who had been summoned to appear asa witness in the investigation now in rogress relative to the printing, &c , but retu to ap- | oa Captain Klopfer returned last night with r. Williamson in custody, and took Soagings at the National Hotel Mr. J.D Williamson is called as a witness in the alleged corruption case, charged against cer- tain members of last Congress. He states that he declined obeying the summons of the Com- mittee. because he was under heavy bonds not to leave the State of New York. He also says that the officers of Congress kidnapped him yester- day, and would not gr nt him time to consult legal counsel or sue out a habeus corpus, He contends that the Committee have no right to question him respecting bis private business, and avows his intention not to auswer concern- ing the matter pertinent to the charges in rela- tion to which he is cited. Matinee Musica.e —A matince musicale came off yesterday at the resideace of Mrs. Jas. Hoban, in this city, on 15th street, which was the most brilliant entertainment of the kind that ever took place in Washington. The artists who | seb ylemngey in it were the Misses Heron. Mr. anderson, and Mr. Thunder. Gen. Gonzales. who proves to be one of the most accomplished ba itones in thg country, though an amatear Yoealist only, and Mr. George French, adelight- ful amateur tenor, also lent the powerful attrac- tions of their respective voices to complete the enjoyment of the large company of fashionable ladies and gentlemen present. At 4 p.m. the company adjourned to the dining room, where bountifal refresiments had been prepared in Potentini’s besf style. Dancing subsequently became the order of the day, and was continued until perhaps 9 p. in. Surneme Court —Twesday.— Daniel Major, Esq., of New York citv. was admitted an attor- Gilbert L. Thompson, plaintiff in er- tor, cs Selden, Withers & Co. ‘fhis cause was argued by Mr. J. S. Tyson for the plaintiff iner- ror, and by Mr. Magruder for the defeudauts in error. No. 56. Timothy 8. Goodman, plaintiff in er- ror. vs. Johu Simonds. This cause was argued by Mr. Pugh for the plaintiff in error, and sub- mitted on @ printed argument by Mr. Geyer for the defendant in error. Adjourned. Lecture ox “MHome anp 1Ts AveRcTions.°— Last night, Dr. E Yeates Reese, editor of the ‘ Methodist Protestant,’’ delivered a lecture at the Methodist Protestant church, Ninth st., upon the above subject; and which. by its beauty and eloquence, kept the audience quite unmindfut of the lapse of time throngh the hour and a half of time occupied in its soeery His delicious pic- ture of a happy home, and his quietly-humorous showings-np of the follies and vexations of mar- ried life, were felicitous indeed. A Painxrcr Case —R. W. Young, a young man most respectably connected in this city, and who resigned a clerkship in the cjty post office about two weeks azo, was arrested yesterday on charge of Sgontiare lavney from the city post office. He was beld to #6,000 bail for bis ap- Spey at the next term of the Criminal Court, y Justice Donn. MarRiace at Browy’s Hote: —Yesterday, a large company of ladies aud gentlemen assem- bled in the public parlor at Brown's Hotel to witness the marriage of Mr. P. B. Marshall and Miss Susan I’. Wood. ‘The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. G. W. Sampson, of the E street Baptist Church. Ir is sTATED that the meeting to-nightat Tem- perence Hall, to discuss the new Code is to be followed by others in this city and in George- town. The codiflers express 3 disposition to make any explanations respecting their work, and will attend such of the public meetings as they can make convenient, A. Jackson, having got his pay for work at the Capitol, went on a spree yesterday, got badly beaten, and had his horse stulen. A man named Walsh was arrested for the axsault upon Jackson, but the plaintiff declining to prosecute, he was disinissed. ‘Phe horse is yet missing. Tux Cope Meetixc.—To the meeting to be held to-night at Temperance Hall, called by the friends of the proposed new Code for the District of Columbia, we understand its opponents are in- vited, for ib a epg of discussion. ‘The attend- ance should be full. . Munvex gives one of his delightful soirees to- night. Those who wish to see the origfnal si- mon pure ‘“ Lancer’s (uadrilles,"’ as :distin- guished from the half-dozen bogus imitations in circulation here, will do well todrop in. WE CALL ATTENTION to the advertisement of our good-looking young friend, W. H. Demp- sey, ca'd engraver and printer, 322 Penn. avenue. We can recommend him as at the head of his profession. Ox Monvay Nicut, it will be seen, Mr. Henry Sanderson will give his heretofore announced Concert, assisted by such Jertistes as the Misses eons Tiberini, Rudolphson, and Prof. ‘Tnun- er. Metopgon —This evening, third appearance of Mr. D C. Price, the American guitarist ; also, the juvenile jig dancer. The Old Folks’ concert, by the entire company; concluding with the Black Swan burlesque WE ReEGRRT tolearn that Mrs. Foy, the widow of the late John Foy, is left penniless by the burning of her house, as every dollar of the in- surance goes to a mortyaye. Tne 7lat Reciment of the New York volun- unteer militia propose to visit Washington this coming Spring. Watcu Returns.—Jobn Murray, Va., ve- grant; workhouse 9 days. Babel Seymour, col , Va., disorderly; do. John Goochen, Germany, resisting officers; fine and costs, $4.44. Caspar Hollar. Germany, drunk and disorderly; wor house % days. ‘Thirteen lodgers, non-residen — D_N’r Fait to goto the Melodeon on Thursday Night. First night of Search’s great Burlesque on Riehard 11]. Beuefit of Mr. stone. The prize ring for the one selling the largest number of ickets can be seen at Cruit’s Jewelry Store, 7th street. 1t* — Crairvoyance.- Madam Clinton Price, the great naturel Clairvoyant and wonder of the age, would respectfully inform the Indies and gentlemen of Washington and vicinity, that she can be consulted at No. 18 A street north, Capitol till. from 9 a, t to5p m.. on all diseases that flesh is heir te. In treating diseases or weak: males, Madam P. is e those that have be ov affl skill of the most scentib: Fees fur examination, ineidental to fe- nt'y successfu'. curing ed year:, baffling the f the profession. fe2. st’ —_ = + Weovpine Caxs very pretty and very cheap; Joe Cream and Water loes at $1.50 per gallon, at the Philadeiphia Confectionery, corner 12th and F sts, jan 2 lin* J, Fussere. MARRIED. ty tos ~ Sates Graber An in this ity. ev. . aT. Faq., of Wilmington, N.C, to Mise MC. BECK: of this sity. OLFE’S SCHK oO W Sonn he. AROMATIC ‘The proprietor particularly recommends the above Schnapps to persons travelling or about to settle in the South or West on acoount of its Medicinal pre- pertics in correcting the disagreeable and often dan- gerous effects produced by a change of water—a visitation to which sll travelers South and West are particularly liable. Strangers should be careful in purchasing the Schnapps, as the whole country 1s flooded with c unterfeits and imitations. The xenuine has the proprietor’s name on the béttle, cork aud jabel. For sale by all Druggists and Gro- prot UDOLPHO WOLFE, d12-3m = =—- Bepot 18 Beaver street, New York, GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'TS. anit serene a A EORGETOWN TION.—You are RDS, ATTEN - piers TO-MORROW ( “Thursday EVEN: . }p fall uniform, for dress drill. I. B. DAVIS, 0.8. MEETING wili be PUBLIC A bad ; the a Guld, Esq.and other speakers w-ll address tt UMBERLAND COAL—For sele fine ‘Also OAK and PINK les. ORME & KURTZ, No. 31 Caral Wie? Green street. aa he ea: No. 60 Frewpes * ‘and fine. WoOuD of superior quali OR SALE LOW. to JO>. ROBER Le irien s A can to plain Cook GIRL. about nineteen rd daponttigh and hon: iran treed ttle bacts at cohen 5 r rh fu isi ‘Address box 208, Georgetown Post Office. fe2-3t ComE WITH THE CASH. took of WOOD and COAL the Selowing eck 8, or east OP sand rr e aah Coal at 96.25 rT ur Yards, will be 8, u Cc. MYERS & SON, Water street, Georgetown, D.C. Fa a ere stn Shs arbitral ratte what OR RENT.—A4 first-class RESIDENCE at the corner of Fayette and 4th streets, George- moderate. Apply to npc promptly filled. OAR DING.—MISS GWYNN, occupying Mrs. Ri Semme’s house, in Georgetown, First street Smith’s Row, can accom seve! — very desirable Rooms and good BUAR D. Repveine STUOCK—CHEAP FOR CASH. JOHN H. SMOOT, ert, Georgetown, D. C tock 88 Ow a8 possib! ‘arch, will sell from this date TER GOODS at reduced prices “Fancy Colored Dress Silks, Printed Mousline Delaines, _ Merino, Plaids and Poplins, Shawls, Scarfs, loaks, &: will be so!d at a VERY GREAT KEDUCTION on foriner prices, the usual terms. Those having endered to ist instant, bi wiedgeme!s and will be u.der man: toall who have not. to do a0 by cash or note at their — convenience, No. 119 Bridg. J. H. SMOOT, LE'T.—The new threee-story and eligibly sit- uated BRICK HOUSE th ner of Beall and Washingt superior resid+ nce; he very best style and kitchen in the tack building. There. is also. fine dry cellar under the whole building. ‘The lot is Al o, the large three story Bric Phe eastern one o} opposite the Brewer: Jan 18-3tawsw INF ALES.—We respectfully announce to our frieucs and the public that we have at last suc led in having a large quantity of ALES of vari- ous kinds brewed expressly to our order, which we uarantee to be the fi ud hat was ever offered in this ma: All persons wishing a nice article of Ale can have ply ing tous for either of the follo ennett, Burton K x e also have a f Porter piwaze cn band. ill be rivers. RN, it, 57 Green street, Georgetown, D.C, OR SAI,E—ARNY'S CONFECTIONERY is offered at private sale, A great bai rtunity for a Confectioner who under- sposed of by the 8th of February next the mncern, together with the three story Brick House, 84 Bridge street, will be offered Georgetown, D. C.. Jan 8-tf House on K st., the two houses y. For terms apply the largest vari- Brown Stout and Union Bottling Depo! N M Norra side of Market Space, No. 37, between Bridge and Canal streets, Georgetown announces to eis patrona that RESTAURANT may be found a assortment of | |QUOR OYSTERS and all kinds of GAME in season. Meals served at all hours and at the usual prices. i 3IRL WANTS aud Seamstree as on Please address fe 3-1" ANTED.—Permanent BOARD 6th and 9th stree Address Bex 764. ANTED—A GIRI. to do Genera! Housework, and assist iu minding children. Recommenda- "ea Apply to No. 12 north A sivet YOUNG WIDOW LADY RESIDING IN of New York wishes to ire 4 furnished ashington, suitabie for taking a few se lect boarders, ‘fo a party of gentlemen who wouid Ko segurity for rent, or same, she would secu om the’ nnoyances of hote E.G. DUNBAR, New York post of- fe 3-61.* @ an advance for the THD—In a private famity,a COLORED ITER who can come well recommended. Apply at 265 C street. ANTED.—A YOUNG MAN, (English or #German preferred) comperent to attend upon the dining-room, and wi ling to do General House- work, Al oa WOMAN to Cook and Wssh fora ree persons. Apply at this office. ANTED TO RENT.—A SMAL) in good repair, with a small yard or garden, and withina mile of the Patent Office. A letter (postpaid) to X, at the Star Office. YOUNG MAN wishesa Situation as Waiter in ® private family. lovinent where he could be of ‘ess to 479 llth street, betwee 14, Star Office. take any other table young English Pro- @ situation ag |.fant’s E. RODGERS, #5) a mouth paid. an AGENT 1a WANTE county in the United Stites, to enenge ia @ re- ctable and easy bu nly mad Cc. MONNETT Mercer sts,, New Yor r fuil particulars corner of Broom Inclosing one pos- TO PURCHASE.—A comfortable » containing about six rooms, some- where between Pa.avenue and | street,and between rey ana ath sireets jones fur sale may meet @ purchaser by to Box No. 12, Star Office. if disposed e times, stating lowest pri Any one having s1 ressing & note N INSTRUCTOR WANTED.—A gentleman A residing ina ner tain, for the benefit o oes of an iustructor in Frenen, M He prefers a native of the continent Europe, of matureage. and settled habits. ‘The person employed will resid. vertiser, and may form ot! for which there a wishes to ob- ren, the servi- in the family of the ad pe lous and * well-to-do” region. None need apply pt able to produce satisfactory testimonials as to thorough competency and unquestionable per er. A male Instructor prefer though a female one would not be refused if a able male Instructor cannot be box No. 2, Star office. ANTED IMME DIA TELY—A furnished HOUSE, with five or six chambers, ining room. Apply to No. 161 Browns’ fog LOST AND FOUND. ed on Saturday, t white NEWF¢ Any person wh turo him to 497 17\h street, Fu will be rewarded, ith January, & D. 8” Hair Store, near oe Are Vas EXTRAORDINARY! M’ME, MANAAR SCIENTIFIC ASTKROLOGIST AND~ PHRENOLOGIST, Mas. Sutton’s, No. 40 and flatters Lerself trom her well espectability, that the Ladies and vicinity will turn out en masse,and put her to the he will guarantee that those whe visit her wown ability and jentlemen ofthis wn for Five Dollars. She will remain only a short time. _jan 25-2w~ _ MESSRS. $100,000 HOOE, BuoTHER & co. ul AY MORNING, Fi ad, On FURSD: i! i $e ‘ebraary 15 PLUUNCED 8 Li ROBES. which have so great an excitement in Wash- Thrton daring the pat week N. B.—These elegant ¢ between 8th and 9th sts, nsigned goods wil! ark: AUCTION SALES. By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. Cormer of Pennsylvania avenue and 6th street. SALE OF CAPES, CLOAKS, CIRCULARS, UR ODAY frok Goors, &c ey AvcT on.—On UR:DA ORNING, 4th February. at ter oO + St our store we will sell s large and hand- some rtment of 8 such as— loth Cloaks, handsome and n‘w style, sod Circulars, t-immed handsomely, igrSiaiwend stver Stawis, Searfs Kid Gioves. : ‘ ALS», Porsemsansion. Sachels, and Purses, with Pearl perp i r Jet and Cornelian G. i hey wnt ‘ad © large stook of other Fancy Gocds. Ab de WATE BARR, Auct’rs. FOR RENT AND SALE. A GENTLEMaN AND LADY OR TWO single gentlemen oan obtain Buard in a private tad leh’ ots or Furguahes Roomy wither ae a t wi > Also, for Tent » good Stable. aa fe3-3 ~ a etetaaetae le ae ncaa RogesMs. TO RENT, FURNISHED OR furnished; also, front Baseraent Room. foran office. Inquire at No. S77 13th at. near side. {OR RENT.—A very desirable DWELLING on the corner of 12th and K atreets: repair. has gas throughout the hou. excellent water in the yard. A Store, corner of i2th and I street FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT or Sacz. Having determined to neared posto ae in Ki n lence No. 32 K r ide of Franklin Square. The House will be rented furnished, and presents a favoraile crocetunity for any one dosiring a firet-class resi- ce. » 1 will rent or sell my resi street, north si ‘For terms apply to Suter, Lea & Co., Bankers, No. 517 7th a . fe 2-tf L. R. SMOOT, JUURNISHED ROOMS,-Wanted two Furnisie! ooms on first floor, on or near Peunsyivanin pres - soap Prefer: — n ure is a social i menis ma) *, ei NEW VORKER, Bos 209 Pont Office, feb 3" ———— errr ORTHY OF NOTICE.—Intending to retire w ; fro business, | offer a care oppor tunity to ed to take charge of a hotel conducied oe uropean plan. house bas been favorably known to citizens and strangers, and commands a farge share of patronage, which can be increased by atteution. Water, gas, and all other conveniences are upon the premises. The situation of the house commands the whole thoroughfare of Pa. avenue, between Sd and 43; streets. and but x jort distance from the Capitol. To insure a profit- able mvestment call early, or $idress _jan 23-eolw Wa RUPP, Prop’r. AUCTION SALES. TO-DAY 4 TO-MORROW MORNING- By WALI & BARNARD, Auctioneers. aR ESA RS dD ravRspay. ENE, @’ clock. frog] 4th, commencing at National Hotelte bse arcu rain ssaril aad durable 5 ome! i the works of most aft popular aul Yrrious braiches Roe tle & Bra fue sits many others WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. B. Catal ready and ind diver sumocseaees yal os books for examini By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer RUSTER’S SALE OF VALUABLE trust, bearing date the ai day of Kpri ast, eed im trust, bearing date il, 1857, recorded in Liber J. A, S- No- 135, foro 231. er sent the subseriber will se!l, at public sale, oa WE, NESDAY, the 3d day of February, 1858, at 40’ ia m., at the auction store of Jas. C. MoGuire, ‘he corner of Pennsylvania a e and 10th » west, the whole of Square W060. fronting 433 feet inch oF sect of north C and D streets. and 385 fee tan each of 14th and sth streets west, aud Lot No. 14, uare N--. 732, fronting 54 feet on ist street een south B and Gutsocte, by one hundred feet . Terms of sale: One-third cash; and the balance in six. tweive and 18 months. for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured bya th property: and if not complied he sale, the property will be re: notice, at the risk and expe: All seueeveenys rs foe f ae > SHAS. 8. LA Tusteg, ian 13-2taw&ds J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Cisne OUT SALE AT THE GROCERY Siors oy Wat M. Cripps —By ie ofa deed of trust,on THUKSDa¥,t 4 1858. t shall welleat t sonter ate Mh Araiey jue, between Gth and 7th Con On | opisyan: streéts, at 16 o'clock the re ing stock of Graserigs, some of ere sold at 8 former sale.andthe purchasers te comply with the terms, comprising aN Assortinent of very Superior Liquors and ‘roceries of every description. iso, the Store Fixtures. comprising Counters, Cases of Labeled Drawers, Platform and other Seales, and gas fixtures, with the good will of the 0 hi his considered oue of the best stands in Washington. Terms as in the former advertisement. Persons wishing to get the store and fixtures at Private sale will have an opportanity to do so by culling on the undersigned, Attorney for Trostege. K. H. LASKEY, Attorn y for Trustees, aterii merit. erlang emer Fek RENT —Store and Dwelling. No. 5.8 Pepn sylvania avenue, bet ween 2d and id streets, for- merly oaeypied by (3. Knot,asa confectionery. Bake house attaghed and by Samer for the trade. Also, STORE and DWELLING No. 516, adjo.n- ing the Express offiee je ose: iven immediately. Inquire of J. P. PEPPE fi Express Office jan % -eotf rer SALE.—Thi stocs and Extures cfhis Weoda aC beoriber will se 1 his entire ‘oal Yi Thisisea 06 for@ peraon Wwiching to go into a safe busin Ic is one of the o.dest and best stand. for business in the city,and has a good r_nof custom. For rT p@rticu & 8 cail at my. fice, coruer of 14th and '@. Lear canal, is 3)-3teot THOS H. WORTHINGTON TOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY ee ee ER Ra Se BOR GHEY situated in Buckingham county,Va., with Stock and armirg Utensils, together with s Saw and Mull, and Engine attached. Inquire of J. V LIN, on G street south, between 43 and 6th _jan23-Im* janD-d a. A.GREEN, Anet. FUTURE Days. - i By A. GREEN, Auctioneer, I OWLING ALLEYS AND FIXTURES, 8. Gas ChaNveLians, Cooxine A. at AucTion.—On MON ip F rusry. i shall sell Hc ~ até o'clock p. m. e Be wivag Seloon recently kept by Mr. Wil-y, on e een streets, al feots —o bl ae ea T <cepnonone = ree Howling Ailey is. Troughs ‘ One very superior inrge and potency Tomek Gas Chandeliers and Buyrgera, and Cooking 'Apaya- With many ather articles which we deem unneces sary fo enumerate, : Terma cash. jan 23 A. GREEN, Auctioneer. iD THE ABOVE SALE _IS POSTPO = i" on account of the rain uotil TAURSDAY may t, when we will positively fe . Fck BALE.=-A very, valuab'e FARM for sale, iyi: g on the east side of the Eastern Branch and one ard a half mies fromthe Navy Yard Bridge, acd adjouning John A. Smith's farm, containing between fifty and sixty acres. It hason it a good Dwelling House, with seven rooms and all the necessary out houses. No objection to take a house and lot in tne city in oxchange. ‘ Q coun ‘or further particulars apply to I A. WILSON, or to Rezin ‘Arnold: near the Episcopsl Church, Navy Yard. jan 2'Sw RMS ON PA. AVENUE TO LET.—Two none: oR a Boonen fs: sronpe. vt ge ‘ects, . s Mili Ge L-f'w £8 & permanent cenant< Would melee £00d office rooms. Apply to WM. F. BAYLY, Stationer. jan 12-tf BOARDING. Beak DING —Pleasant Rooms to rent. with or without Board, on reasonable terms, on the cor ner oe street and Missouri avenue, No 45. fe 3-5t* OAR DIN G.—Furnished or unfurnished KOOMS, with BOARD, at No. 0 Missouri avenue, between 3d and 4)_ sts. fe 1-3t* I VAR DING.—MRS. RUFF, No. 39% D street, neur Seventh, has taken this large and commo- dious Ho . where she intends to rent her rooms, furnished or unfarnished, to single Gentlemen. or Gentlemen and their Wives, with Board. ghee ficerdere by the pay or week. Meals sent out at ai hours of the day Also, wanted, 2 girls to do general housework. . jan il-Im* $100,000. SPECIAL NOTICE. HOOE, BROTHER & CO., have just received from New York, UN CONSIGNMENT, ANOTHER CHOICE ASSORTMENT oO. RARE AND DESIRAB DRESS GUODS, INCLUDIN All Wool De Laines, at 25, 374¢. and 50 cts. Bisck silks 624 and 75 cta. Silk roplin Robes a Quilie. Black and Colored Grenadines. &e., &o., &e., ko. At Unprecodently Ley Prices. “san PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE : “between Sthand 9th N. B.—Th consigned goods are separate snd distinct from our regular stock. #nd wil! be found on exhibition on the spacious s8COND FLUOR of our es- tablishmen! fe l-iw REMARKABLE BOOK, ‘The critics do not hesitate to use strong expres- with regard to PAR'TON’S LIFE IND {8 OF AARON BURR, Witnr 6s the following: . * Of almost unequalled interest.” —{ “oston Post. “Most fascinating.” New ¥ ork Observer. “More exciting than romance.” {N.Y. 18 & poor Compliment to say Chat th “it {Home Journa!. “Has not a dull it.” {Boston Traveller. “of peculiar and absorbing interest.” {Boston Transcript, “Of intense interest.” (Home Journal: “Most deeply interesting —fascinacing.” LN. ¥. Commussiona, “Of absorbing interest.” ~ LV eneregational “Almost a model Biography.” Philidel. Pre “Likely to runa race with ‘Uneie Tom.”” {N. Y. Evening Post. And so we might goon. The peuple are not less enthusiastic than the press, however. Three di tious mevetoee swept off in six weeks, and the 4th is ready. W6 pp. crown 8vo, with portraits on steel and wooden, 8. Price in cloth, $1.75; haif calf, 5; full calf, $3.50 s Pablished by MASON BROTHERS, Nos. 108 and 110 Duane street, New York. jan 29-ee3t HAVE THIS DAY BOUGHT ©ULT DRUG STORE, corner of Pennsy!vani id 42 street, lavely kept by W, H. all keep on hand a full supply of ™ — techiny oe Faney Articles ‘aphic Chemicals, &o. - DANIEL B, CLARKE. Tu retiring from the Drug Business [ take great leasure in recommending my successor, Mr. Dan’! . Clarke, to the favorable notice of my friends and Hepaeceene ba a gpntlomas in every way qualified to ot usine®: “and We GILMAN. aE P T OR rf ES EMA R. ROTRCTE Mf Royal Letuers Patent of England, and secur y the Seais of the tienle de Pharmacie de Parisand the whee ge College of Med- icime, Vienua. ‘Triesemar No. i isa remedy for Ke- laxation, Spermatorrhera, and Fxhaus‘ion of the System. Triesemar No. 2 effectualiy, in the short space of thre: , completely and entirely eradi- cates all traces of those disorders which copa’ cubebs have so tong been thought an antidote for, to the ruin of the health of a vast portion of the popu lation. ‘Triesemar No. 3 is the great Continental remedy for that class of disorders which, unfortu- nately, the English physician treats with mercury, to the inevitable destruction of the patient's consti tution, and which all the sarsaparilia in tue wo-ld cannot remove. ‘Triesemar Nos. 1,2, and 3 are alike devoid of taste or smel!, and of: useating quali ties. ‘They may lie on the toilet table without their use being suspected. Sold ‘n tin cases, and divided P gen Bosses 6a _— eet Lal- jem n, l. » &e. rice each, Pa four coset in one for $9, which saves $3; and in 27 CABe| Sold by'Dr. H. A. BARROW No. 157 Prince st.,a few blocks west of Broaaway, New Y 1 * of the amount Dr. B. h cases of Triesex and the larg. Tinge paid, thus .nsuring genuine European p: tions. The $3 cases also sent, but not tree car riage. Goasuitatinns as usus!.fromil_ a. m, . m., from4 till @p.m.. at No. 157 Prince st.. a kw pock: west of Broadway. Sid also hy J. STOTT, Washington, fel ly oYs’ WID TER CLOTHING aT Repvcep Prices. Parents and guardians wishing to far their children and wards with Superior Clothing dress and school wear are invited to examine our large assortment, which we are offering at et bargains, i WALL, STEPHENS & © jan D-lw 32 Pa. av., bet. 9th and loth st: CogE FOR S84LE. ; SS Pe aurteltiot day a mee ST RSE aa aaa J. F. RROWN,. Secretary. INCE AT FOR Ret M An tional i oF MEGT of ity. \ RCHELL, so 1 Corner ent G8 3 oe 15th street. ‘ . SHAFTS, AY; Lage, ros a ey Lesher, loths, . rams. Handi: Joints, Collars, Bie Fils, a Gastings, Laces, Fringes, Tas- 0., &0., &0. ‘ Every artiole in the Coach Fi cheap THOM IN, for cash." “ELVANS & THO} SOR, Penns: eke eb, 27, ntel, States, Alex.Gazette.) “Water Closet: By JAS. C. McGUIRE, # uctioneer. P S TIVE SALE OF TWO DESIRABLE brick Dwetinc Houses on BE Srrert, BE- TWEEN S2conD AND THigp.— n MONDAY AF- TERNOO , February | at 4 o'clock, on the remises, | shall x il Lot No. 6, in Square Ne. ronting 2) feet‘ 4s inch 8 on E ‘street, between and sd streets east, runiing bagk 112 fe 't toa 10 feet alley, with the imprayements, consisting ofa three- story and Basement Br ck Dwelling House, con- ta.ning Kight Rooms, wi has acd Gas Fix!ures inevery room in'he house wih Bath Room, and other modera improve nents. * Iso, Loc No.7, same Squa-e, f onting :$ feet 10 inches on same stre >t, running beck 112 feet ‘to an alley, w th the improvements, corsisting of a three- story Brick Dwei ing Hous with Beck Building-, contain’ g Saloon, t arior, wi h is ge Dining Room, with Dumb W: 2. a6. eight « hambers, Kitchen, c.,&¢e Thse houses are nearly new, well furn shed, with all tne rod improve euts, end built in the most substantia nner, and ocat din one of the most beautiful and pleassnt v«rts«fthe ci y. Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 18 mouths, with interest, secured by deed of trust in the premis.s, jan 27-d J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. il7- THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONFD on account of the rain until THURSDAY evening, February 4th, at the sqine hour ana piace. fe2d 4. C. McuUIRE, Auctioneer. By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers" ALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY AT A crox.—On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 5 b Feusuary, at 43 o’cluck, we will sell, m front of the premis< 8, part of Lot 26, in Square 25¢, fronting 16 feet on 13th street west, between H and I streets north, and :unning tack 9 feet to a ten teet alicy. ‘This valuable p operty simpraved with A good two story Frame Dwe.ling Ho: back building, wooo shed, &c., and is ate ted in a.e of the most im- provicg and beaut.ful pare of theecity. Foren ia- vestinent his sale offersen excellent opportunity, As the property w-il command « good rent. Terms libera., and made known at sale. jan S-dts WALL & BARNARD, Auvet. ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue ofa wnt offieri N facias.under the lien inw, issued from the clerk's office of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me directed, | will expose ta public sale, for casi. in front of the Court House door of said couuty,on WEDS DAY, the 24°h of February , 1458, at L20’clock m., the following described property to wit: Ali defendant’s right. title, claim, aud iuterest in aud to the three Frame Houses erected on Lot No, 5. in reservation D, on Maryland aveuue, between 4% and 6th sts., in the City of W xton, D. &,. seized and levied upon as the p y of James B. i.ockey, and will be sold to satiafy Judie » 279, to October term 1857, in favor of Smuth & Fowler. . J. D. HOOVER. Marshal jar 3o-dta for the District of Columbia, By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE Iwproven & PROPERTY, ON 77H pe os AR THE Navy Yarp —By virtue of a deed of t duly executed and recorded being dated the 6th of February, 1856, and a: the request of the party entitled to the debt thereby secured the subscriber will seli at public auction, in front of the premises, on THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 1853, at 4 o'clock p. in.. tof square nine hundred and five, (%5) hounded forty one feet from the southwest corner of said are, and ranning thence north 3 ong the lire of 7th street east 2i feet 6 uches; thence east 55 feet, thence southwardly 35, thenee 48 feet to the piace of beginaing, situated im the city of Westingten. The improvements cousist of a good and subtantial and well-yuiit Frame House. terms of sate: One-half cash ; the balance and twelve nontns, th rehaser to give notes for the deferred payments, bearing interestdcom the day of sale. A deed of trust taken to secure the payments of the notes. All conveyancing at the ex- pence of the purchaser. If the terms of sate be not complied within ten days from tue day of sal; fight to resell said premise: the defaulting purchaser, by ing five day’s notice of said resaie in some newspaper published in the city of W pebington. A , MROD GARRETTSO jan 13 eolw A. GR i THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED unul FRIDAY, the 12:h day of February next, same hour. By order of the Trustee jan 3-e0.w A. GRE N ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue ot fiye writs ot fiert facias, on judgement of condemnation, issued from the ¢ lerk's office of the Circuit Court ofthe District of Columbia for the County of Wash ington, and tome directed I shall — to public sale. for Cash, in front of the Court-House door of said County, ou SATURDAY, the cere of Feb- ruary, 1858, at 12 o'clock m, the follown described property, to wit, viz: Part of Lot l,in square west of square No. 4. in the City of Washington, D. C., begining st the southexst corner of said Lot No. i. ruvning thence west aloug the line of K street north 17 feet, then e north 75 feet, thence enst 17 feet. tenoe south 75 feet to beginning ; also the undivided half part of Lot No.1, in said square, fronting on 27th street west 60 feet, ranning back with that width with the rear of said Jot No. 1,4) feet # inches, as purchased by John Me ssrs Ennis and Woodward; also, the ided ‘moiety of square, and that part of Lot No. 1, in said square. commencing for the same at & point on K street north, 17 feet west of the southeast corner of said Lot, and running thence on K West 23 feet 8 inches.thence northwardly and p=ral. lel with 27th street 75 feet, thence with the rear line of said Lot eastwurdly 25 feet 8 inches, thence south- wardly to begiuning, together with al! wad singular the improvements thereon, seized and levied upon as the property of John McGarvey, and will be sold to satisty Jadicials No. 39, 355, 357. January term 1838. in favor Geo. Lowry. Scribling, Timothy ©’ Donohue & Sgp, Patri wage, and Getty & Williams. J.D. HOOVER, Marshal jan 27 for the District of Columbia. EXTRAORDINARY. PURCH a 4 att of geut emen shout to purchas= WINTER CLOTHING 19 cated to the fue stock of heavy We now offered «t & sacrince for cash by the subseribers, and Walcl. Mast po be disposed of vy utation for the w re! aty of Our 200d3 onables ux ee CCS! eXamn: competition from talsaise ofoor Wirter Over Girmenic. ¢ on sisting of hays and lizht, biaes and colorea French and Engi:-h Beave’, Ragian, Clarendon, and Bo- y 8, Mos-ow, Bear, Raginn surtou's, Closks, mas and Shawls must be dis; ouring the cflog & Ta @ upportunit) ic perior Garment at a creatiy’ ve@eced c oe Attention to Our stock of inte 2, OM prising — Woolenand Beton Sca'skin, Bugk and Wo Jen Gloves, acd Sixony Woolen Under Garments,&0 and seeat se PANOA WALKER £08, alas t ing eemtment of Boys’ CLOTE! ING T° THE CITIZENS OF AVASHINCTON Persons desirous of pardanns SEWING PRC ae rr ae a ashington pon yaad jan 9-im J, M, SINGER & Co, TELEGRAPHIC NEWs Frew the Associated Press Agent. ah ne Pest Office Barat, Maven Cnuxx, Feb 3—The Summit Hill and an stroyed by fire Jast nig’ Papers and many letters were Steamer Wrecked. CHARLEstox, Feb. 2 bas been wrecked on St Office store were dr- buret = Fire at Rome, Ga. ‘A de-tructive fire occurred Trae role square of Aveusta, Feb. 1 —, at Rome, on Frida —e destroyed. Seuthern Markets. Savannan, Feb 2d —Sales jearer—Sal0X c Cuarixeron, Feb. 2 cing tendency Sales 2 Cotton, 1,600 bales, —Cotton bas an advan- 200 bales, middling fair Feb. 2—Cotton firm, advancing Mosire, Feb. @.—Seles three 000 bales— middling 10c.—mar! Receipts past three days 13,300 baies. Feb. 3—Fiour dull; snles 9,000 st. super $4.37a4 50, but chy ke oes 84 50; Extra do v™M Supertine, $5 .00aS5 25; Baiti tra do. 86.75, go 50; Corn Vhite Wheat ®! 15a81 20 £ "S135 for chotce samples; ved 1 osaa Whisky is dull bbis ; Howard 450; Extra do more ground family $7. $325; Bockw! New York Markets. New Yorn, Feb. 3 —Plour is firm and ally unchanged; State $4 90084 25; Ohio Is Sc gl and quoted 4 65a$i 85; Southern $4 50a Wheat Is very dull; white $1.25981-37. Corn closed with a declining ; yellow 1 ceat mess $15.50. Beef is dull Whisity bas declined 9r.; Obio 2ic. Pork ts buoyant; Lard is beavy . New Yoru, Feb 3.—stocks firm; Chicage and Rock Island 71; Coal Co. 164; Illinois Cenral shares 97; LaCrosse and Milwaukie 10k New York © Pa. Caal Co. 73; Va. 6’s 92; Mo. 6's, Sterling exchange f m—109K, Ws. —————— ore -_____ From Havana —The Havana the Charleston Courier, under date of the 15th uk says: Conde de Vilianeuva, eral Concha, died bere of the small-pox on the 10th. He leaves a fortune of $3,000,000. A schoon- er boldly entered the barbor of Matanzasand @is- charged four or five hundred slaves. Of those janded by Esperanza, six or seven hundred have been captured by the authorities. The correspon - dent believes that Santa Anna is concealed In one of the Spanish sbips-of-war, and others say that he bas not been in Havana. id-de-camp to Gen- From Urau.—The Utab correspondent of the New York Tribune, writing from Port Scott, Dec. 13, says that the army was in good condi- tion and bad been increased by the enlistment of & battalion of volunteers, composed mainly of men who went out with the expedition as team- {7 We find upon onr table Part 1 of « pubii- cation called “The Illustrated System for Draft- ing; being a complete guide for the boot and shoemaker.’ By William Upfield, New York ———x=x=x£z£=£=—=—_e Scur WOLr Es CHEIDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS (8 prescribed with great success by the Medical Fac ulty in Gravel, Gout, Chronic Rheumatism, Drop sy, Dyspepsia, Sluggish Circulation of the Blood, Inadequate Assimilation of Food, and exhausted Vital Enerey; and as a beverage it hAs no superior Put up in quart and pint botties, and for ssle by aii the Druggists and Grocers in Washington. UDOLPHO WOLFE, Sole importer and Manufacturer, 20, and 22, Beaver street, New York. UBIN’S EXTRACTS, all odors, at GIB nesr ISth st., and @t hie Sales B IRON AND ST AR, BAND. * Square, Oval, and Half-rou.d IRO Spring, bd pore and Round and Piate Iron, E 336 a. ave., bet. 9h 2w Washir gtoo, D.C. (Intel..States.& Alex.Gage te ) . HOUVER’S BOOT, SHUE, AND RU AK ESTABLISHME e asseriment joys’. Youths’, and _—— wiring soon Ir Gosemers, Boots, Slippers, Buskins Bid withoat, kof ae gad Bootes and will sell cheap for cash. ‘Also, splendid stock of Sole Leather Trunks at Call and examine a 44 8 L. LE, ROUND, and every d: scription of Sheet JEL P. QAMven ives, at P. HOOVER, Tron Hall, Pa. avenue, between Sth and 16th ate. OACH VAR? English Hard Dyi COACH-Baby CARRIAGE VARNISH Just received and for ss © BODY VARNISH. Vinntsue A 3 & THOM N, Seti Pa. av... bet. 9th m1 UR THANKS TO THOSE CUSTOMERS who have so promp ly come furward an! settied then account®. as requested in our former notice, ve not closed their bis we ear- eary Bante ns To those who he HAIR. MOSS, HAIR SEATING, Gimps, Tufts, Buttons, Twine, Canvass, ask, Sofa sprv c,&e. A ful! ussortm-nt ot akers’ and Uphol- stera’ Goods at prices” 8 & THOMPSON, 326 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th ash (Intel. States & Alex Gazette.) M. BKADY respectful! tablished a GALI ART in Washington. to execute commissions for the I ph, hitherio mide New Yor! LMY OF PHOTO: "iad et hie well A variety of unique and rare Phot sper: mens are included in his collection, together with any of the most disting rates. ings to his Washington Gailery the Tesults of iourteen years” experience in Ka and America. and the during ‘hat period. H is rope ucts of bis art 8 confident that the re- sources at bis command and @ve artistie quality of bis works will commend his Gallery to the stvent, of the Washiogton public. ne Her. ED HAVING SOL, Whittlesey, takes this met: ed to him that their are now ready, and that he wil: be fouud at nana. for ene oy of outthag them enti the 10'h of February. Every account not then set - ted ‘will be placed im the pande ‘ofan eth atc.s8. Whittlesey’s Par orming those td nt ana Oil Store, $$: 7th street. -NOTICE.—The on with him that the r bills wiil be presente * for settie- ment ¥ ithin this montn, when he hopes they wi i re- ceive prompt att uuior, T does not »| ow tim he pA ure of his bus ness ior repented cals oy those in- 3 Consequen:ly chose accounts t at+re not settled by casi: or rete sin a rensenable time a!- je > oor will +X is for settlement Without 2 -aw the cellector's TRiDAT On. McGUIRE. Y MALT, YE AND poate on oe pA) Be tom Iw’ hview, wuraes, tke. edited by J. D : $3 anvem. dan etal Skis pager devoted to Poiiti- of West rails av LE PIANO for nem beginers. ain KDEONS, VIVLINS. FLUTES Banjos. Violince! hand, Wholesale and . ELL ou M VIG aAHUN AND THE NAVIG«s ; : Z jan 19 FRANCK TAYLOR. usic ved sem-' F. ELLIS’ Pino Store, 06 Pa. avenue, ren . Paper, &c., always on atour Piano