Evening Star Newspaper, March 16, 1858, Page 2

EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON OITY: TUESDAY ...... «esse. March 16, 1858. it Advertisements should be sent in by 12 e’cleck m therwise they may net ap- pear until the next day. THE Stax tN ALExanpRia.—Our friends in Alexandria will hereafter always find copies of The Star on sale at the book and periodical store of Mr. G. E. French, 104 King street, where those desiring to be served regularly by our car- riers will also find subscription and memoran- dum books for the entry of their address. Joba R. Bushby, our authorized agent in Alex- andria, makes this arrangement to facilitate bis business and secure the sacisfactory delivery of the paper. —— a = SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union replies, with becoming spirit and crushing force, to the recent onslaught of the Richmond Enguirer upon it, because, forsooth, it has taken oecasion, in advocating the policy of the Democratic party, to hold up to Demo- cratic party reprehension the public men who, Professing to be of that party, are now engaged in fighting in the foremost ranks of Republi- ean partyism. ‘The editer exposes with a mas- ter-hand the embarrassments of the Enquirer's position—* engaged in the task of defending the Lecompton constitution, and in also de- fending men who denounce it from one end of the land to the other, as a fraud most atrocious, monstrous and abominable.”’ Well may the editor add that he ‘can hardly conceive of a stultification more complete than this.” Of the Postmaster General, and the Depart- ment over which that functionary presides, the Union takes occasion to say most truthfully : -* We are aware that the highest compliment, if we may so speak, which can be rendered toa public o: f is to be found in the absence of all complai against himself or those under his charge. If this be true, the very able and efficient head of the Federal Post Office is discharging the onerous duties of bis Department with singular energy, fidelity and ability. Such, indeed, is the case. The country has, however, a guarantee in the high qualities of Gov. Brown that nothing would be wanting on his part to put the affairs of his office in the best possible condition, and to assure to all the people the most perfect facilities of mail communication.”” The Intelligencer is to-day devoted to the record of the proceedings of Congress and gen- eral news. ~ +o WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Toe Kansas Insroguio ix tHe Sexate.— Yesterday morning the Senatorial friends of the admission of Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution consulted together, and deter- mined that if the opposition would consent to take the question on Thursday next, at4 p.m, they would rostpone it until that time ; if not, then to setout their (the opposition’s) desire to debate longer, until that may wear itself out. That is. atter the opposition, on consultation, shall have determined whether they will or will not accept that proposition. Informally this offer was rejected, and it was presumed that the desire mentioned yesterday evening by some members of the opposition to consult, had reference to this proposition. The Senate. #s all know, sat until six this morning, in ses- sion for eighteen consecutive hours. At five p.m. Mr. Clark, of N. H., rose to speak, and an effort was made by his friends t> adjourn for the night. This was voted down by the majority, of course. He then went on in a rambling abolition harangue. having little relation to the Kansas State question, for five Ge hours—being ‘interrupted more than by bis own friends with efforts to procure an adjournment, and thus stave off the deci- Sion of the question. The majority, however, compelled him to proceed to a conclusion. Af- ter which, at nine p. m., the minority com- menecd their system of dilatory inovements, which they pursued until the adjournment at six o'clock this morning. The result of this extraordinary session is that the mivority are taught that they must transact the business before them in a business way, and if they are not to-day ready to fixa reasonable time when the question shall be ta- ken, the majority will adjourn no more until that shall have been accomplished. In the course of the proceedings of the night Mr. Cameron took eceasion to charge the ma- jority with having themselves delayed the tak- ing of the question by adjourning over on the cecasion of Washington’s birthday, and, sub- sequently fromthe Thursday before the last to the following Monday. In both these charges he is signally mistaken. When the majority voted to adjourn over for Washington's birth- day the Kansas bill had not been made a spe- cial order, and could not have been reached therefore by any other process ere the end of the session. On the second occasion referred to above, the opposition, taking advantage of the accidental absence of friends of the bill, themselves passed the motion to adjourn over, with but the vote of asingle friend of the bill in its favor; and then,with the belp of the vote of Senator Duug- las (who at that moment entered the chamber,) effected an adjournment, though the Demorrat who had voted with them promptly changed his position on comprehending precisely where he was standing on the question. Thus these charges of Senator Cameron in this connection are without foundation in fact. We are satisfied thet the majority have the power to pass the bill at their will, and will use it at their discretion ; knowing, as they do, that the purpose of the opposition is now oply to procure delay for delay’s—factious delay’s sake. PS A compromise has been effected. See our Senate report for to-day. How To Do IT, AND THEN HOW To UNDO It.— The Baltimore Sun of this morning, having been imposed on yesterday in the receipt and publication of a dispatch designed to bolster Mr. Douglas in his warfare on the Democracy for the sake of saving his eeat in the Senate, takes occasion to expose, with a master hand, the way iu which that thing is done, in these tines of sweeping humbuggery ; and, also, the gross mi Tepresentation of the truth, the rela tive positions and ends and aims of those from whom the dispatch would detract and those it is designed to bolster. Oa the whole, this article Teads a lesson that may be read just now with Profit. not only by gentlemen in public life who are shaky in the knees, but also by the public at large so anxious to comprehend the Kansas question as it really stands, divested of the mysteries with which it has been complicated of late. So we republish it, in Preference to inditing aught ourself, to-day, on the Kansas question - ‘Tux Teixcrapn is occasionally oracular, em- phatic and sententious. Yesterday mornin, a a teh from Washington found its wa: into un, purporting toenlighten the public with line of Mr Douglas's views and purposes portance is perhaps to be measured by the fact that it was pushed over the wires in advance of the mail. Its tenor, however, is about as friv- colons and disrespectful ws partisan feeling could well shape so bret a@ paragraph. It informs the erin world that Mr. Douglas prouounces a report of bis resignation fabulous; that ‘+ he will mot te driv n trom his position by the threats or f power, nor moved from the pur, = lite has been devoted, hy indiece. ments proffered from any quarter,” &c., &e This is in the politico-d amatic vein. ‘Slave, I have set my life upon a cast and I will stand the hazard of thedie” This may be and poss!- boi is ae Domaine settled pur ¥. it is rv eaxy to coajecture the ent - 3 What we have to nay with respect wae rm is, Chat it is not of much consequence new, we apprebend what Mr Douglas means to do about Kansas. He hax, in the opinion of those who acted with him in 1854, thoroughly vitjated his ition, and to the full extent of his power em- rrasst d and retarded the settlement of the most vexed question of the day upon the basis of the Kansas Nebraska act. Heisnowa congressional intervention: and to this extent ix with the Black Republicans, who ae inte: ventionists azainst pro-slavery frauds, but squatter sovere! ites on the Topeka movement. It is bigh time such absurdities as these were brought to an end. In the meantime it is hardly becoming in Mr Douglas to lend the sanction of his name to such frivolous insinuations as those we have quoted. “The threats and frowns of power’? mean simply the prudent withdrawal of the intimacy and con- fidence of an administration which be has de- serted. And he certainly will not allow the in- ference that be consid-rs himself persecuted, be- cause he is not in favor. We are told that ‘he is going to fight the bat- tle tothe end”? That is to say, that he willcon- tend with the Administration against the adimis- sicn of Kansas on the Lecompton constitution. Ifthe measure were defeated it would serve as the staple of a campaign in which he would “stump”? the State of Iilinois for a re-election. Such a defeat would give Kansas to the Black Republicans as a vital question for the next Pres- idential campaign, and entail upon the Territory of Kansas, the Administration, and the whole country a slavery agitation upon this shallow theme, indefinitely. The whole of this Douglas movement, or by whatever name jt may be called, is fanciful, ex- treme, factitious. Itis defended as a matter of Prim pe when there is no principle in it but that of a deliberate violation of the Kaasas-Ne- braska act. The public, as a body, don’t care whether Kansas shall be a fiee or slave State. That they leave to the people of the Territory or the State. We all know there has been fraud and cheating in Kansas politics; quite as mach outside as in- side of its boundaries. And let the issue be pro- longed till another presidential election there will be only a series of frands and cheatings in Kai polities to the end, until it is admitted as a State and the people can act under their own rule and government. Itisto put an end to this, on the principle of the Kansas-Nebraska act, that the Administration favors the admission of the State of Kansas under the Lecompton constitution ; not from any love of that instrument; not from a pro slavery or free-soil sentiment, whatever the result of the 4th of January election may be; not to fight a battle with Mr. Douglas, achieve a vic- tory over Lim, or regard him at ali in the matter. And it is in the a Fs that this miserable, despic- able Kansas squabble may be brought toasperdy termination that we make it a theme of remark, and urge upon the representatives of the people in Congress the admission of the State of Kansas with tue Lecompton constitution. Tue OverLaxp Main tHroven Anizoxa.— The Galveston Vers of the 2d inst. announces the arrival of the overland mail from San Diego, California, in twenty-six days—four days less than schedule time. The triumphant success of this mail line since July last, is the best an- swer to the statements of the opponents of the Arizona route. July and January, the worst months in the year, have been fully tested ; and this, too, with all the disadvantages inci- dent to the beginning of so great an enterprise as the carriage of an overland mail across the continent. We understand that the California Steam Navigation Company are about to change the schedule of their steamer from San Francisco to San Diego, making the trip in two days, connecting with the overland mail. By this arrangement, and a correspond ing one te- tween New Orleans and Powder Horn, Texas, we shall have a regular communication in thirty days between the Atlantic and Pacific. The contract on the San Antonio and San Diego routs hes been transferred from the heirs of Mr Birch to G. H. Giddings, whose experience on the route from San Antonio to El Paso isa guarantee of success. We learn that it is the intention of General Garland to establish a military post on the Numbres river, and that a company will imme- diately begin to work the famous Santa Rita del Cobre mines. As late as 1820 a popula‘ion of 600 was settled at these mines, but was fin tly driven off by the Apaches. The establishm:nt of the military post on the Numbres will en ible the contractors on the mail line to maintain a station there, and this will still further red :ce the time between San Antonio ani San Di “go to twenty-three days. The stages of the Com- pany leave San Diego crowded with passengers for Arizona. Bivs ror Treasury Notes.—Bids for taking up Treasury Notes to the amount of $5,000,000 were opened at the Treasury Deparment, at 12 o'clock yesterday. ‘lhe following are the names of the bidders, the amount bid for, and the premium demanded : Name of bidder. Amount Premium bid for. deminded. United States Trust Co., N.Y ., $950,600 5 per ct. J.R Langdon, Montpelier, Vt. 25,000 5° Do. do. 50000 6 Do. do. SOM 5 ©. Harris,17 Williamst ,N-Y., 30,000 6 «« T P. Bayly, Norristown, Pa, io, 40 © Phil’a Savings Fund Society, 100.000 4 «& Victor Barcelou, N.Y... 7,000 Big «6 Do. do. . - W000 3K Do do Bow goo Do. do. . 11,000 44g «« C. DeRoncey, Washingto 1,000 60 & Drexel & Co., Philadelphia LUC a Riggs & Co.; Washington. 4“ Do. do... BWO,000 dig + Do. do. . 700,000 43g +6 Do. do. 10,000 4 + Do. seed, 70069 5 +e = W0WO 43g + 10. _ + 50,000 515 6 Southwark Bank, Philad’a... 100,000 5 « Suffulk Bank, Boston.. 50,000 4g + 50,000 G+ Y., 25.00 4 T. J. Abbott, Washington... 12,00 5 « Philadelphia Bank. 1,000 ge Do 100,000, 4g 6 Do. + 100,000 4g Bank of N. America, Philed. 200009 4° «& Tievor & Colegate, New York M000 dig ** Do. do. 200,000 5 Bank of Commerce, N. ¥ 500,000 5 +f BH. Vield, New York WO000 43g +6 Do. do, « 150,000 445 « Do. do. - Som 5° The total amount offered was a fraction less than $7,000.000. A Cavtioy.—ihe Mr. Green who came to Washington not long since as the beurer of a missive {rom the special (Topekaite) committee who undertook a re-examination of the returns of the Kansas election of the 4th of January last, taking upon themselves the duty in that connection assigned by the Lecompton Con- vention to General Calhoun, is not a member of the Democratic party and a supporter of the Lecompton Constitution, as alleged by some of the opposition letter writers. We have heard enough of his political antecedents to satisfy us that Jim Lane & Co. have had no moie earnest political co-laborer in the Territory, than this same Mr. Green. The object of mis representing his politics is, of course, to give weight with the public to his anti-Lecompton statements, which they would not have when it may be known that he is, body and breeches, Jim Lane’s own. A Mistaxe.—The idea, not unfrequently met with in journals of the day, that Senator Houston, of Texas, is not at this time acting with the Democratic party isa mistake. We understand, from the best possible authority, that that distinguished statesman 4a ardently desirous of the entire success of Mr. Buchan- an’s administration, whieh, in all the essentials of its policy, meets his hearty approval. How- ever attached he may be to the fundamental idea of the late American party—the policy of changing the naturalization laws—he bold; himself to be as much devoted as ever to the duty of the defence of the principles and meas- ures of the Democracy on all points not con- flicting with his views on the naturalization question. Under such circumstances those who are calculating that he will be found on my subject in affiliation with the Republican party do him great injustice and deceive them- selves. This correction or caution is due to the distinguished Senator from Texas. Cou. Ives’ Expronine Panty.—From a le - ter received here from the exploring expediticn of Lieut. Ives, under date January 30, 1858, it appears that the progress of the party was cut - tinuing under as favorable auspices as could have been anticipated. The company were all well, and pushing onwards to the head of nay- igation on the Colorado river. When that point is reached, it is expected that Lieut. I. will send back a report, map. 4c. The point reached by the expedition was just below the mouth of Bill William's Fork. This letter shews that the report that Lieut. Ives’ steamer was aground and unable to proceed was er- tirely erroneous. A Persona Cuarce Disrproven.—Last night, in the course of “tearing his shirt,” (figuratively speaking.) in the Senate chamber, Mr. Cameron charged on Mr. Green that he had essayed to drive the opposition into fixing a definite time for taking the question on the absorbing bill, relying on a conversation that transpired between Mr. Green and members of the opposition in the course of the morning. His allegation was, however. disproved in open Senate by the testimony of Senators Wilson, Doolittle and others of his own (Republican) party, who sustained Mr. Green’s contrary version of the affair. InpIsposition.—We regret to learn that Mr. John Marron, the Third Assistant Postmaster General, is detained from his post by indispo- sition. His health has not been good for some weeks past, but he has continued, with but lit- tle intermission, to discharge the arduous du- ties which devolve upon him in the Department. Tax WeatHer.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The timo of observation is about 7 o’clock a. m.: Marcu 16, 1858. New York, N. Y.......++.clear, pleasant. Philadelphia, Pa. -clear, warm. Baitimore, Mad. clear, warm. Washington, D.C -clear, warm; wind E. Richmond, Va. lear, th. 60, wind E. Petersburg, Va lear, pleasant. Bristol, Ten. ther. 35. Norfolk, Va -wind SW ., th. 58. Wiimington, N.C clear, warm. Columbia, 8. C. clear, pleasant Charleston, S.C clear,th. 56, wind W. Augusta, Ga clear, pleasant. Savaanah, G clear, th 55. wind NF Macon, Ga. clear, pleasant. Colambus, clear, pleasant. Montgomery, Ala., Lower Peach Tree, Mobile, Ala Gainesville, cloudy, war New Orleans, L cloudy, wind SW. Ba. ometer at the Smithsonian, at 7 a. m., (cor rected “or temperature,) 30,144. Thermometer, on the Smithsonian tower, min- imum last night, 47~°; nearthe ground, 474°. Maximum ycsterday, 70°. At noon to-day, 64. SS ae From California. The steamer Star of the West, from California, with dates to the 20th of February, arrived at New York yesterday afternoon. She connected with the steamer John L. Stephens, which brought to Panama $1,600,000. The California Legislature had transacted no business of interest. The Sacramento slave case has been decided, and the slave handed over to the claimant. The Indians of Tuclumne county have been murdering the white settlers. Two telegraph lines bave been projected to run through the sonthern part of the State, and the counties of Yula, Sutter, Yolo, and Solando offer to raise $650,000 towards the construction of a railroad between Marysville and Benicia The smal!-pox wax committing some ravages at the United States marine hospital. The U.S. sloop of war Jamestown and B iti h steamer Leopard were at Aspinwall. The U.S steamer Fulton sailed on the tth for San Juan, with dispatches for the United States Minister at Nicaragua. The frigate Merrimac had arrived at Talcagua- na Civil war in Peru continues, and the capture of Asequipa by Castilla was momentarily ex- pected. The American ship Lizzie Thompson and bark Georgiana had been seized at the Chincha Islands and taken to Callao, and the demand of the American Minister for their liberation had been refused The American bark Do-cas Yeaton was board- ed by the boat of a Chilian war steamer. Tue American M nister d- mended sati-f ¢ ion fo in- sult, and the United S.utess'eamer Me rimac wi expected shortly to wee the demand. The Governor of Scn ra bas, by proclamation, called upon the people of that State to exte:mi- nate Gandara and his robber followers. ‘Tie latter bad beaten the government troops and was cansing great destruction. It is stated that the Mormons are about to emi- grate to northern Mexico, but it ix considered as doubtful S. Tvesaseended the Colorado 15) miles abc ve Fort Yuma, when bis steamer got aground, and he contjnued the exploration ina ligut draft boat 205 miles further, to the white settlements. The Nicaiaguan government bad denational- ized Walker and his followers. Mr Lamar, it appears, forgot bis credentials, and the vovern- ment declined the offer to receive him unctticially until he receives them A native of California was executed at Monte- rey on the inst. He had been convicted as Jose Anastasio; the Governor granted him a par- don, but called him Anastasio Jesus; and the depnty sheriff, saying he knew no Anastasio Je- sus, hanged Jose Anastasio A party of seventy-five men have been formed in Weaverville to yo tothe Gadsden Purchase in March. H. G. Worthington, Esq , agent of J. U. Fre- mont, has commenced a suit of ejectment in Mariposa, against 700 and other persons residing onthe Fremont claim. The plaintiff does not intend to prosecute the suit vigorously at pres- ent, but it was necessary tbat the snit snonld be brought now or never; for the two years, fixed by the State law asa limit within which actions of ejectment may be brought after the cause of ac- tion have occurred, have neasly elapsed since the patent for the land was issued from Washington. OREGON. We have dates from Po: tland to the 7th inst. The Legislature adjourned on the 4th inst. They passed a law to levy a tax of 81 per month on Chinese miners. It is reported that the Walla-Walla Indiars bave made an arrangement with some tribes east of the Cascade Mountains to capture a train of government supplies. Sanpwicn IsLanps. Our dates from Honolulu are to the 2Ist ult. The clection for members of the lower house of legislature was held on the 4th. So far as heard from, 6 ef the members are ministerial, 13 inde- pendent, and 7 doubtful. In Honolulu 2,111 votes were polled. ————-2+e-+-—_____ i> The Wilmington (N. C.) Daily Commer. cial, after an existence of twelve years, has been discontinued. “I The dark hole at New firarailroad depot, is pickpockets. i> It is calculated that 30,099 persons had themselves bled at Naples after the earthquake. ‘The operation is connected with a Neapolitan su- perstition. i™ Dr. Abernethy divided what he pleased tocall ‘the complicated madness of the human race’* into two branches; the first consisted “ia fidyeting about what c: not be helped,*? and the second was “go: mandizing.”’ i> A reporter of the Monmouth, N. J., {In- quirer, who must be a young man of brilliant at- tainments and keen susceptibilities, discovered that upon 73 clothes lines, and 34 clothes horses, which bad fallen under his observation within the past two weeks, he counted no less than 42 red petticoats. iL The Liverpool Times, {a 5; king of the collision between the steamship Kort America and ship Leander of Bath, resulting in the loss of the latter, with ten of those on board, says itis asingular fact that almost all the persons who were on the deck of the ship, at the time of the accident, we:e drowned, and that the Majority of those saved, were asleep in their berths. iy A queer genius has just died in the Ohio PER EOnaty, after being confined three years, for illing a man ina drunken frolic. Around the body of the corpse was found a thick, heavy lea- thern belt, which contained ene bundred and sixty half dollars and forty-six cents in silver change. The poor fellow had carried this load about him constantly for years, for fear of being robbed. ‘The money had been earned by him by “over-work” while in prison. iD A threeca s prize pigeon-shooting match iu which a large number of crack shots from Phi- ladelphia, Beltimore, western New York, and different parts of New Jersey pariicivaird, has jest been concluded atJersey City. Tue prizes offered were:—ti:st dey, $200, $60, $40. Second dav, $100, $30, and $20. Third dey, $50, $26 and $15. Each man had 12 shots at 21 viids rise and “0 yards boundary, and was allowed a charge of 1g ounces. About 1000 birds were killed during the three days. U7 The grant of a new trial 'o the boy Rogerr, the soarderer of Swan ou, in New York, (who was quietly passing the street with | is wife,) bas been granted. upon the streny: plea iuat be wes intoxicated at the time. This ir a reve'sel of the military code, which considers drankenness an offence of itself. and, so far fromm mitigating pun- ishment, is considered a good reason for incieas— ing it. It is a dangerous idea to be allowed to enter into criminal proceedings. Every vazaond in the land will soon find an excuse for his de- pravity. Men often get drunk with the express view of giving themselves ‘+ courage,’? to carry out evil designs conceived when sober. clear, pleasant. lear, pleasant. rlear, ther. 60, Haven, occupied a great rendezvous for CONGRESSIONAL. Thirty-fifth Congress—First Session. Is THE SENATE yesterday, after Mr. Wade closed his remarks in opposition to the Lecomp- ton Constitution, Mr Mason reviewed the slavery question in all the different aspects under which it has heen presented to the country. He urged that Con- ress has no right to | late on the subject in the territories, and advocated the admission of ee Clarke followed next in opposition to the ne Considerabie debate ensued as to agreeing on atime for taking a vote on this bill; and as to the propriety of holding night sessions, but no definite action was had. In THE Hovsz, the resolution of inquiry offered by Mr. English relative to the management o¢ the Louisville and Portland Canal was adopted. ‘he bill granting ions to the officers and soldiers ofthe war of 1812, and the Indian wais of that period was made the order of the day, in Committee of the W hole, for the 22d to the 2ith inclusive of April. Various bills of little public interest were in- troduced and referred. Among them was one by Mr. Wright, of Georgia, to give citizens of the United States above the ave of twenty-one years male and female, who will settle the same an make improvements thereon, a square plat of one hundred and sixty acres of the public lands free from all incumbrances—past, present and future Nothing else of importance was transacted. Preceedings ef To-day. Ix THE SENATE, to-day, the Vice President laid before the Senate sundy communications from Heads of Executive Departfhents, which having been referred— Mr. Houston called up the resolutions provid- ing that after to-day the Senate shall hold even- Ing sessions. Mr. Bigler said he bad learned thatan arrange- ment has been effected this morning for taking the final vote on the Kansas question on Monday next, and therefore he suggested that the resolu- tion be allowed to lie over. a Mr. Bale stated that his friends had this morr- ing agreed that the debate shall end and the question be taken on Monday next, by sunset. on the Kansas question; and that if it is found impossible to get through by that time by hold- ing sessions of the usual length, the time and method of the protracted session shall be fixed by them. Mr Bigler, in behalf of his side, said that the arrangement would prove satisfactory. Mr. Clay wished to provide that the time for taking the Snal vote shonld not be at such an hour as to prevent the attendance of members who are invalids. A tacitagreement was had to this pioposition, and Mr. Hale said that to prevent a misunder- standing the agreement of his friends had been reduced to writing; which he read. Mr. Green asked leave to refer toa personal matter which occurred last night between bim- self and Mr. Cameron. ‘That gentleman had, in his reply to Mr.G., made some unpleasant re- marks, which the latter understood would te withdrawn if Mr. G. would withdraw what Mr. C. regarded as athreat. Mr. G. said he had no intention of threatening, and whatever part of his language was so construed was withdrawn Mr. Cameron replied that he had not know- ingly used language offensive to Mr. G., and he assured that yentleman that he meant no disre- spect in any part of his remarks. He was will- ing to withdraw everything offensive if made aware cf what it was. Mr. Green replied that it was a matter of fact which the gentleman had urged, and which was an impeachment of the veracity of a statement made by himself. He asked that this be with- drawn. Mr. Cameron urged that if he had done so he was not aware of it, and was confident that he bad been misunderstood. He assured the Sena- tor that he meant nothing of the kind. In THE Houss, the States were cailed for bills and resolutions; a large number of which were introduced and referred. se PERSONAL. +++. Yesterday was the ninety-first anniversary of Gen. Jackson’s birt «+. Capt. Sterrett, N., Com T. T. Haun- ter 0 N., and J. Watson Webb of New York, are at Willards’. +++. The Kent News says that the Hon. J. A. Pearce, who bas been continsd at home for some time by indisposi s convalescent. Tur ALTON PeNniteNTIARY TRAGEDY —A dis- patch from Alton, Ill., on the 10th instant, says that Crabb, the guardsman is much better, but not yet out of danger. Hall, alias Lindsley, the convict, is no better. but may possibly survive. New Music —Onr friend John F. Ellis, the piano and music dealer, has sent us ‘* Union Hill Schottisch,”? composed and dedicated to the la- dies of Union Hill, Richmond, by Francis A. Fewhiser ; also “ Birth Day Polka,’? composed by C,H. Kehrand J. Baseler. {7 We are indebted to Taylor & Maury, the Washington agents, for the February number of the North British Review It is asterling rum- ber, indeed. In the reviews of recent publica- tions we observe a warmly-laudatory notice of ** Brazil and the Brazilians,’’ by Rev. D P. Kid- der, D. D., and Rev J.C. Fletcher. The inter- esting lectures of Mr. Fletcher upon Brazil, de- livered at the Smithsonian Institution, will be remembered by our readers. 7 Horace Greeley bas made a partial prom- ise to deliver an address at the next Lafayette county Fair at Cannersville, Ind. In his letter, in reply to the invitation, he says: * You, of course, have already observed wha a farce is often made of these agricultural ad- dresves—the great rush to hear at the outset—the indifference and falling off of hearers after a few minutes—and the drowning of the xpeaker’s voice at intervals, by the roaring of other bulls and braying of more lond-voiced, if not more eloquent donkeys! I was completely drowned out at your State Fair, some years back, by a band of music and other brutal noises. Try to help me in this respect, if I go, as 1 mean to. ‘Horace GREELEY.”* AnotTHER Duet Ayticipatep —During a dis- cussion on Kansas. in the Murray Institute. about a week since, a personal altercation arose between T. J. Rogers, of the Baltimore bar, and J.S. Heuisler, conveyancer, of this city, both mem- bers of the Institute The debate was renewed several evenings since, ax weil as the altercation, and both getting warm they proceeded to settle the metter in a way recognized by * gentlemen.”? Each appointed his friend, with power to ** ar- range (he preliminaries’? fora hostile meeting Subsequently, we learn, challenges passed be- tween the parties, which were mutually zc- cepted, and the finale can only be guessed at.— Baltimore Sun Discustinc Ficht Betwees Two Human Brutes —Two vile wretches, named Patrick Maddocks and Michael Fiske, met by #g-eement in Millcreek Valley, on Sunday afternoon, and Ppartipated in what is known as a ** rough-and- tumble” fight. No two bull dogs ever fe bt more savagely or brutally. Fiske bit one of Mad- dock’s fingers to the ‘bone. when the latter snapped off a portion of his adversary’s ear, and, inserting his teeth in his nose, arms and cheeks, chewed his flesh asa ravenous jackal would a acoipse, and had nearly gouged’ out one of his ey:s, when Ficke sank down bleeding, mangled and insensible at the feet of Maddocks, who was then proclaimed victor by his friends. Some four hundred brntes were on the ground and ad- imtred the fizbt hugely, and were greatly excited during its progress —Cincinnati Enquirer. 6 AE AALS Se i[7- The Baltimore Patriot says :—In view of the deep and wide-<pread religious interest manifesting itself in New York and other cities and towns, the clergy of ourcity, we understand, have itin contemplation to hold a daily prayer meeting, similar to that now being held at the old North Dutch Church in New York. and which is now being attended by crowds of earn- est merchants and their clerks. SOPHONIS ICHED; she wilibeat the Theatre THIS EVED IN ae the Sea Green Bonner, to weet her belov, STUs. It Av ———_— —___________ SN EMPERANCE MEETING.—The first ‘ annual meeting of the Catholic Beneter] ‘Total Abstinence Society will held on'TO-MOR- ROW MORNING, March 17th, at9 o'clock n,m. somes = aS Seance promptly atthe H»il, curner en ith streets. itt JAS. N. CALLAN, Seo, IN EO “ALL OF THE NORTHERN | (BE R- TiES LIRE COMP \Y, Mach 5 185 ta meeting of the Northern Liberties b ire Con- pany, heid on the above date, it was unanimousiv Resolved, That the Company acknowiedse with sincere thanks the very acceptable and per od aed s.onm de‘o them, inthe hape ofa bountiful co la- tion, by Mr. J. G. Ade fire of this lams, after the morn-ng, at the corner of &th and M sts. Sinithenimn institution, ox FRURSDA Ys ine eh athe troxgoes wil bs conferred by the Rev. B. A, w Valedictury Addrese will bedelivered by Pro- t SON ELIOT. M.D.. Dean, legen O¥ MUSIC—Notice —Inoon- ol io tl eal: the 1 ther 108, 1e ee Tr. iy street, between 13th and lath on theapromant tvs Class rensaombles ‘Wednesdarnext, 17th inst., at 2 openat half UNION PRAYER MEETING at the E Lt. street Beptist Char: h (between 6th and 7th) EVERY At TERNOON, commencing at precise- ly quarter before five k and closing precisely =. before six o'clook. Ch eneminations conduct the exere:: been siready a large attend: The se sare opento ez REAM AND WATER ICES, of the t be: speliey: in moulds or otherwise, at $1. T gallon urs and other public entertainments ‘arnished st less rates at the Philadelphia Confec tuonery. corner 12th and F streets. im* J FUSSELL. m8-im "S> Hon. EDWAKD EVERETT will deliver an add ees on™ ae the benefit of the poor of Washington. on TUESDAY, March uth ot the Smithsonian a Doors open at if Commences at 8 o'clock ‘Tokers Sito be hed st Jone Ee Pllie’s Musio Stee: pe Principal hotels, book and drug stores ten neater ei peare year tickets early, es the ma Bt Homeopatht, Pee and Surg 5 tc Paeysictan Om, De Menou Chain Bi ‘ street, north side, hetween 1Sth and Vath sts, "ad 1g-esoee HAKDY’S MAGIC REMEDY CURES Rheumatism and Neuralgia; Sprains and Bruises; Headnche and Toothache; Colic and Cramps; Pain in the Limbs, Side or Back: Coushs, Colds, and Asthina. It is also s fine tonic, good for regriating the Stomach and Bowels. Agents: Washington—Chas. Stoit, F. 8. Walsh; James Dely, 388 1. street north. Georgeiown—J. W. Sothoron & Co, Alexandrin—Peel & Stevens. fe R1m* QTORAGE FOR RENT.—1 wo inrge ROOMS, + suitable for storage, 419 Pa. ovenue. Inquire on t . ieee C. G. MORRISON. WASHINGTON MARKET, nia Seurket Mouse au 7 bseriber hi ned a rl share Phere he intends ee tis} oe it 1 the s s "Gust rece.ved. 0 bushels of DRIED APPLES, & fine article. > holesale and retail. =H ee ecw TUR RISON,, A OAT, 25 fee! a 80,8 Phil- adaiphin “GUNNING BATTEAU.” Both gy ” Nt e veer old. "10r bork “Inquire of Mr. SPaCKPOLE, Preside jou. GHES’ FLOWER GARDEN, SEVENTH STREET, IeLaxn._ ‘ae proprietor has a fine collection of ROSES and other PLANTS coming into 5 ad for parlor windows. he benefit of them in early bloom, #nd in milder weather they may be planted in the garden, in which place they will during the sninmer months. m 16-4t —— F NOTICK. . OUR DAYS SALE OF RICH LACES, AT “THe Lakes. 504 Pa. avenue, near Adama’s Express, Commencing TUESDAY, March léth, 1858. W. HAYMAN closing out the residue of his stock at half the ori- ginal cost. — Sardinia Point Collars, from 75 cents, Application Collars, from 30 cents. Point Aquille in Collars and Sette. Point Applique do. do. Vallencenes: do. do, Honiton 0. do. Capes, Shawis, Mantillas, Veils, Flounces, Barbs, Coffeurs, Laces by the a m piece I" E WASHINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY. CapPiTaL......... 220,000! SEOCEHDED ERS 2) p. tBUarLyY Lia- The only company in Waslington having such a clanse ia its charter. dings, merchaudize, furniture, &c. teken at the lowest rates, Resides tne nctual cap individu! ia‘ waty clause the charter renders the private fortune of exch stockholder liable for losses. Otkee corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street. of the Company, the " das. F. Haliday, Wis. Orme, JAS. C. McGUIRE, President. GRAFTON PD. HANSON, Secretary. Nosborse nade for policies. t QECUND HAND PIANOS —six second-hand «® Psanos, ranging in price from $10 to $200, for sale atgr at bargeins, et our great Pisno Emporium. m5 JOHN F. ELLIS. TH NEGRO LABOR QUESTION. by aNew Me it; price 8. 4 ie eens POT LOR © MAURY Bookstore 334 Pa. ave: 5 mis 4 doors west of 9th street. CAUTION—The public are hereby cautioned / Against trading for oa eny way receiving any note or notes of hand made by us in favor J. A. ‘Throckmorton, as they have been all duly liquidated to said Throckmorton, except a smail balance due on one of tuem. mis St" THOMAS & CALVERT. JANOS.—One of Hallet Davis & Co.’s beautiful resewood Pirnos, of fine tone ard fin-, ish. used only one year, xnd cost origmal ly $3 0, and wi'l be sold for #2 It will be fully warranted the same neW piano; this 1s really a great bargain. mis 6 Pa av.. near Irth street. AMUSEMERXTS. WASHINGTON THEATRE, Seo nd night of the Re-eng- cement of MR.and MRS. CHARLES MATHEWS. First nicht of the magies izriosl extravagar zs, THE GREAT GUN TRICK. THIS EVENING. March 16. Commencing wi b the elezant Comedy of THE DOWAGER, ‘acer, Countess of Tresilinn, Mrs Mathews Alfred Lyn“say = =? rt. Mashews To be followed by the capital magica! play of THE GREAT GUN TRICK Augustus Trmkiet, tue Wizard — bak s The ©. Mathew. Buttons - Wis: C: Mathews. Joha Brown, Mr. 1 2 Shanks . oohe. > Miss A. Hodges. ay Mr. Charles Mathews wil! perform th» wientihe ond sartling experiments : Int. brelin Su pension. 24. ihe fat dollar. si. The Masso Sent, ath. Pige Fi Sta. The Bommice Bool. ‘6th. Navishing Dice. he Aminble Bindreon. 8th he Friendly Bxtin a. The Threme of Hinson. toh. Pee lnvint ve or lth. The Fx tious Florist, 12th. The Pappy Deluston. isin. ‘he Fantastic Wine Ginss. Mth. Tre inexhen ti ble Hat. isth. The Shower of Batis. isth. The Countless Cups. 17th. The Cannon ball Mystery. lath. ‘The Careful Suef Box. isn The United Handkerchief. 2th. ThE GREAT GUN TRICK. : The Traversing ee he “xchange Dod non. 23th, Trike Bonnet of Recor UMBRELLA SEL Concluding with the roaring original Farce entitled COOL AS A CUCUMBER, Plumper - - - - - Mr. C, Mathews. x book now open. open at 7; performance commences at 7h. OF THE C VOLT TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY Fix ANNIVERSARY & ST. PATRICK’S DAY. The Members will meet at their Hall, corner of F and lth street 8% o'clock a.m. will be formed im procession by Maistais Thy Thomas vutty a9 o'cloce, on F street, rigit res ing on 1th street, and merch to St. Petrick’s Church. The Society will regain assem! le at ¢ m . be mar. ha’ thence turn by the Capitol, thenee by New Jersey » indieua avenue, thence to L siataayenue, by anid Avenue to the Washener Assembly Rooms, where Dioner will be provided. OHN D. CLARK, m 15 2t* Chief Marshal [BRATION CATHOLIC B . JFOTAL ABsTI- N CE SOCIETY, Or Wasiixetox Crrv. On the Vith instant, =. Patreck’s Day. ST ANNIVER>®ARY C THe This Seciety will celebrate the anniversary of ite Organization im the following manner it x High Mass, by a Procession, aud by a P Dinner The Society will weet et a. aud at ©, pre cisely will move in proccssion nvemel “ure, to st. P-trick’s Church, where High Mass wil commence at I 5s o'cloe . At3p m.the society wi'l acain assemble at their ha'ito form the procestion of the day. They wall then march through the principa! streets of the city — the management of the Chief Marehs! and his 1s. p.m. the Seeicty will meet to erjey their An niversa-y Din-er atthe Assemb'y Rooms, Lousiana avenue,erd tie Society hope to meet at their fee tive board all who wish to mark ther appreciation of its efforts in the great cause of temperance. Several distinguished centiemen wil address the Seerety doring the a poneny Esp: ta’s full Bond will be present. Tickets for centiemen $1; :dmitting gentleman and ledy $1.50—cin be had at St. Prtrick's Chereh, J. 1, Savage's Herdware Store. ave., be ween 1+ and lith sts; Jas. N. Calian's Droge Store, corner 7th aod E streete; from Michael Dufly, Cop- ite! Gete. and from the members. By order: m 13 St COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS. HILHAKMUNIC HaLh. Ths fine Hall, the larzest and best located in the city, ‘8 now comple! by a recent addition of Sap per and Dressing Rooms, ard will be od to Ba is, Concerts, Lectures, &c., of fir-t- — = W.G. METZE fe 2 ” for one and two yearson the securities. Address A.W. »., through the Post Office. m 16 St* WANTED. Fer whch lw bonus on eummission. rrerly, secured te worth ten t the amonnt borrowed, and as well the moncy to !« used for the improvement of said property. Address H.J., City Post Offices. ni 16 eest* :D.—Wanted to find = purchaser fer » well selected » By arespectable Woman a St71 as Cook, Washer and Troner. Ge Address isox 14 Star Office. OUTS AND SHOES B At COST FOR CASH, HAVING made arrangements for » large and +x tensive supply of BOOTS and SHOES for, the coming Spring and Suinm r frade, we havederermi ed to sel! off vur present large and weil sclected stock at cost cash. Persons in want of goods in our l:ne will do weil give usa call, and can rely on getting a first rate ar- ticle at a weiy ic ce. MAll kinds ita and Shoes ordered to be made All kinds {1 Of e, be at stipulated prices. ee eee Pe LIEFIN & SON. [PORTANT TO KUILDERS AND OTH The undersigned has hased the Free STONE taken from the Treasury Buiiding. This Stone be ing particularly se'e.ted from the best portions of the quarries of Virgima, ana after being subjected to twenty years action of weather, proves to be considerably harder, in many instances harder than the Brow’ Free Stone of Connecticut. I shali be abetosell nearly one half cheaper than the Con necticut Bro ne. Also, Connecticut Brown Stone fram and Pisin Mantels cheaper than can be purchased in cny other part of the city. its, Tombs, Hesd Stones, &c. Mouuments, Toms HN RUTHER FOR m5-Im* _2d door from corner 12th and EK. sta. AMexanpaia AND WASHINGTON. The Steamers GEORGE. PAGE and THOMAS COLLYER will run regularly at the fo'lowing hours Leave Georke Paxe—43, Thomas Coliy XANDRIA AT 3 12, T 9,11 a. m. aud 6 p. m. Thomas Collyer—, 10 n.m ; 12',, 5%, and 534 p. m. Fare 13 Ceats. z Whaley’s Omnibuses connecting with the Page and Collyer leave the Capitol and corner of 12th st. and Pa. avenue the same time the boats leave Alex- dria. — RICHARD WALLACH, Pres. MOUNT VERNON. The COLL will leave for Mount Vernon on TUESDAYS and FRIDA from Washington at 9 and Alexandria at 932 0’clock. mis SAM’L BAKER, Capt. A GRAND RAFFLE POR JEWELRY, “A Grand Rafiie to come off at the National Hotel on SATURDAY EVENING, March 2th, at 7'. o'clock, in the Bar Roo! Two Tuovsann Dottars WortH oF VALUABLE TEWELBURARY, Fatly enaranteed, and cnn now be seen at the Rank- ing House of Messrs Suter, Len & Co,on 7th #t.. between Louisiana avenueand D street, where they sre on deposit for safe keeping. 1, Oue large Brilliant Breastpin, set in a spake, with 48 smail brilliants set on the body, with ruby eyes, cost SO One heavy double case Gold Chronometer, =p Charles John Cope, Rathbone Ince. Lor 3 One large Oriental Pearl, set on a gold rose- eaf Bresstpin, cL 4. One pair of large Brilliant Earrings, each one containing five brili ar PE 5. One large Cluster Brilliant 150 Si. Ooe large single Diamond R 15) 2. Que Cluster Dia ond Ring, 105 *. One Searf Pin. Eagle and Pearl, * 9% One Gold Curb Chain, 35 18, One Gold Locket, = $2,000 il 4% CHANCES AT §5 EACH. The Raffie will tively coine off ifon) . the tickets are sold, atheconen the money males strictly returned to the chance holder. T . at — can be had at a\l Lhe principal Hotels, and ___ By orderof the Trustee. ___ sm 15-dtr BOOKS.-BOOKS.-BOOKsS, GIFTS! GIFTS: Ck’s GIFT BOOKSTORE REMOVED AND REOPENED at No. 51, between Saventh ani Ephth streets the Ceutre Market. =e NEW BOOKS AND PRESENTS. GOLD JEWELRY GIVEN AWAY. A PRESENT worth from 25 cents to ately delivered to the puschaser uf gues cari Ada io tore A in: a See Sixn of * Gift Bookstore” between 7th streets, J. PHILBRICK, Agent. —misiw "iS. PHILBRICK, Agent, L4 ES’ ‘TUCK, and all ot of COMBS, a 100 imme- Book for ANTED TO BUY—RByok nomi per’s Mazazine for the years 4 ©, 1851 the Northera Liverties chenp Book:tore, street. iVersens wishing to complete their sets for bindinc can Sew pumber desired at the above piace. m i. of | a7 A FARM HOK I H & chenp JAR RIAGE HORSE. Apoly to. HAR TE 445 oth street. or to Thomas Landon, 7th sireat rend, west side. nevr first Tol! 8. m 18 St ANTED—A TENANT fora neatly and we'l furnished House, inquire corner 224 and G streets. an 15-40" $4000 WANTED, for not jess than 4 years + from three thousand to four thousand dollors, the imterest on Which wil be prid rem an nualiy, the whole to be secured by mortgage or derd of trast on real estate worth at least three times the amount, th: borrowed to be expended in) nt said estate. Address B. R., Washing’ .F. m '2 RICKS WANTED.—P. is are invited | furmahing one mi good Ruriding Bricks, which eash All be pau ondolivery of the same, Per sons iri « to furnish are requested to name the quantity kind, e:ther red, xnimon, arch er p far. The bricks will be required to be delivoredand piled and agree with the samples offered. mili diw J.C. & H. A. WILLARD. NTF D—For the United hie- want ‘or ne I States ye abie be given good pay, board attendence, Pay from $12 per month # No men having « wife or child will be » ted. | Apply for mounted service at Yates’ are dd 7th street, opposite Centre Market. ROGER JONES, Ist Lieut. Mounted Kifiamen, fe 27-tf Recrmiting Officer ——__ OUN D.—On the street, by agentieman.a GOLD PORE an CH eee tie owner con have on application at tha Star Office, proving the prnperty sed paying for this advertisement. mis 3 OsT.-4 STON 4 broad upon the sh end ston Lith sireet between Pa. avenue ane | -t. he left at the Star Office when found Firder Suitably rewarded. wa 6 St ws TAKEN UP, on® ny inst Gen estriy, A RED COW, wets white str down her tack. The owner will cone forward, prove property, ny c' take heraw y. m 16-3t™ = LINKi ys wth street, betwee ft and F sts er of Mh and "th ets. and New York avenue on | street, a large square BREASTPIN, witha «> Cross attached, in shape of a bucke!. ‘ded by Inaving itat MILLER & Cl N pak bintg tee Bite ng— =~ Gas Fitting Fs uit. No. 2 avcnue, betwee: ani Streets, south side. —— m ib St B10) REWARD —Lost—A Morocon POCKET $10 Boo Ry about $35 Virgin (Bank of Old inion) money, beween Wy inud avenue and the et house. en Saterday werning ceil eee ry nen cy e ner AV. = Bivens & oe, 36 Pa. ay. —_—_—_———_—_—_— EP) WO OR THREE G ther wives, also VARD aud rir een Pr. Opp MS at 5 ‘A, Svenue, ti — out hours tosuit the Applicants —_—_—_—_—_—_—— —————~—S|S|=S!=p=ph)™™ A CAR D.—All persons indeled to » Ps most e&Arnestiy reqveted to call nt ¢ Key's wood and coal ofhies, No 5 8, northeast ©» ner of 12th nnd C stree:s.one square south of Pr. make payment to Mr ys, Sho has my we THUMAR WORTHINGTON m I3-e0St (Intel. ° bas vow v8 baud » superior jot of OAK, and PINE WOOD and GRAY ANH COAL. Short en's Valley and Treverten CO 4b. cvoking. alee. Lemp Kun «f the & BERLASD COAL, whe whch will be sold on the unet m 13. 3t a —_— pe wonpes. OF WASHINGTON 1BB'S VEGETABLE BALS\ My Ip J wienpsetes covering up Kaid ——