Evening Star Newspaper, May 25, 1858, Page 4

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. To Advertisers 1x ALEXANDRIA.—Mr. Geo. E. French, Alexandria, will receive and ‘ard advertixements intended for Those in Alex indria desiring to avail themselves of its immense vheulation to bring their business, wants or other requirementy tothe notice of the public had better call at his period- ical depot. es eae Renee eke Idermen —The the president, W. Cry Courcus—Koard of Board met at the usual bour, FP. Bayly, in the chair ‘The Chair laid before the Board a communica- tion from the Mayor announcing his having sign- ed an act authorizing the Mayor to Appoint an extra police to serve on the ay of the coming annual election. Also, one from J. M. McCalla, late City Col- lector, as follows : Wasuinotox, May 4, I Aldermen and Common Coun- , Washington, D.C. GeyTLemex: When my term of service as Col- lector of Washington terminated on the Ist July, 1-97, | was prevented, by a variety of cireum- afances, from making a fall statement of my ac- Te the Board of poration allowed ime as compen- services. Without entering into will state that I made a report to sation for m particulars, the Joint committee of your Boards on the 21st of April; all of my account, exclusive of a reserved claim therein mentioned, which shows a consid- erable amouat due me, which can only be render- ed exact by an examination of my collectionsand Payments into the Cor; ‘ion funds, as exhibit- ed in the books of the Collector's office. My object in addressing you this memorial is to request that the Collecior be instrncted to sus- td action in reiatiou to my taxes under his no- ice of sale to-morrow, until the ce@imunittee shall Teport the state of my eiaim against the Corpora- tion; and that if that report shall be in my favor, ne ae to credit my tax account accord- ugly ‘s espectfully, your obedient servant, No. M. MeCarxa, late Collector. Oa motion of Mr. Miller this communication was laid on the table. ‘The Chair presented the memorial of drivers of buckney carriages in Washington; referred to the police committee. Mr Goddard presented the petition of Dr. J. M. Toner, for compensation for medical services rendered to persons in the guard-uouse; referred to the claims committee. Mr. Moore, fr the improvements committee, reported a bill yiving consent of the Corporation to the Vestry of Washington Parish to enclose certain parts of streets for the extension of the Washington Cemetery; passed. Mr. M. also, on leave, introduced a bil! making an ya abirtawe to repair the alley In square No. 451; Mr. M_ also, from the claims committee, re- ported a bill for the relief of Jas. Towles; passed. Mr. Goddard, from the police committee. re- rted a concurrent resolution in relation to the joint rules of the two Boards; rejected. M-. G. also, from the same committee, reported & bill amendatory to an act entitled an act to or- xanize a police sv-tem for the city of Washing- ton; laid on the t: bl > The Chair laid before the Board a communi- cation from the Mayor in relation to paying for the cons ruction of a sewer in square 532; refer- red to improvements committee. Mr. Goddaid, from police committee, reported & bill making an appropriation for repairing the Eastern market house; passed. Also, fc m same committee, a bill supplimental to an act of Mareb 3w, I= 12. elation to hackney carriages, cabs aud other vebicles Ow motion of Mr. Miller the bill was recom- mitted to the committee with instructions to re- port anew bilBin relation to the subject of back- ney carriages, &c. Mr. Moore, from improvements committee, on leave, reported a bill ior the reliel of J.F Digges; Mr. Moore, from same committee, introduced the Sporn Arsolved, That the Mayor be, and he is hereby Tequested to obtain the opinio.s of tLe Attorney of this Corporation ; or, if he, being a large proper- ty holder in the square herein alluded to, = be restrained from motives of delicacy, then to obtain other legal advice as to the power of this Corporation to assess the cost of the ver re- cently constructed through square £32, in just Proportions on the property in the said square, in order to retmburse the ward funds with the amount of the cost of the said sewer. ‘The resolution was adopted u the lower board a joint resolution, with endment, authorizing the publication of sufficient copies of the act antuoriz the people to vote upon the increase of the funded debt, for distribution; the amendment was concurred in Also, » bill authorizing the paving, grading, aud drainage of the public alley ia square num- Also, a bill making an appropriation to com- plete the grading and gravelling of First street South, between New Jersey avenue and Sixth Street West ; referred to the improvements com- mittee Aliso, a bill for the relief of Adam Crawford. for the remission of a tine, referred to the claims committee Mr. Pearson m the committee on claims, reported # substitute by way of an amendment for a biil for the relief of Lemme! Atchison ; passed Ou motion of Mr. Goddard, 2 bill was takeu from the table in rein to ras, briek- Kilns. potteries, and siimyhter-kouses; this bill Wis amended aud passed On motion the board adjourned. Board of Commen Counril—The Mayor's message relative to the law authorizing certain improvements was referred to the drainage com- mittee ‘The Sarveyor’s communication relative to cer- tain grades, and (he cost of the sau Was refer- Ted to the improvements committee; that of J M. MeCalla, relative to his accounts as bate € lector, was referred to the committee on that subj.ct. Mr. Fisher presented the petitions of J J. Barns and J. Bligh; referred to claims commit- tee Mr. Brown presented the petition of Fowle & Co ; referred to the ca: Mr. Edmousion presented the petition of T Hogan aud others; referred to improvements com- Mittee Mr. Turton,from the improvements cemmittee, ted the Aidermen’s bill fur grading, paving. Ac., the alley in square 252; passed. Mr Brown, from the drainage committee, re- Ported the joint resolution for publishing a suili- cient number of copies of the act authorizing the people to vote on an increase of the funded debt, distribution; passed The bill from tue Aldermen authorizing the making of a gravel footwalk on EK, between 2ith aud 2th streets; refered to improvements com- ma tlee Me Edmouston « lation to the x North Capitol streets; laid on Mr Wallace moved to recousider the vote; passed The joiut resolution was then adapted rl took a recess of fifteen minutes ; after which the Aldermen’s bill authorizing the Vestry of Washiugton Parish to enclose certain ptreets for the use of the W ashington Cemctery, Was passed A bill for relief of Jas. 1 and referred to a special co Blessrs Crandell, Brown ai Mr. Jetferson, from the asylum committee, re- ed ceitain obsolete uments, whiel were the table. Also, f - umittee, similar papers. which were also ness tabled Mec. ‘Turton, from the improvements committee, reported a bill relative towa alley in square 373 Un motion of Mr. Jefferson it was reeormmiited to the committee, with the remonstrance of F Mauna and others against it Phe Aldermen's bill for relief of J. F. Degges, was passed Mr Crands ted a biti £ are Eduonds om the seleet committee, re- relief of James Towles moved to ameud by addi for relief of J. F we and the estate of G H Jones, #100 rach; (ie amendment was adopted Mr. Keanedy moved to add for compensation to the Trastecs of the public schools ¥]00 each— $1,200 ; lost Mr. Lloyd moved to change the title to an act appropriating $1W) to Jas. Towles for euperia tending the sepairs of the Loay Bridge and the improvement of the centre market. ‘The question ng on the bill ax amended it was lost—ayes 9, noes 10 ‘The bill in relation to slaughter houses, brick yards, putteries. kc ,as amended by the Alder- men was tabeu up and the amendmeuts con- curred in ‘The Board then adjourned. “Twat’s a pretty watch’) “Ves; I bought it of M. W. Gait & Brother, Penusylvania avenue, be- tween Ninth and Tenth streets. ‘They advertised in the Star some tine American watches, and so I bought this, and it proves a most excellent timekeeper.” “Well, I believe I'll go down and look at bis assortment’ A Houss, a horse, my kingdom for a hoarse said Richard. He could have purchased a borse. or at least have hired one, at « much less price than that at the Livery, Sale aud Hiring Stabie of James H. Shreeve, Jr , Seventh street between HM and | streets. Mvsic still hath charms, as is proven by the fact tuat Johu F. Etlis, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, is selling all kinds of musical instruments and sheet music to a demand that increases every da Wists Ices and Ice Cream, with Confeection- ary in all its varicties, is furnished by Schagield, on Sixth, between G and H streets. fa nom Tre Onn F curows’CeLesnatios,To-pay.— Notwithstanding the unpropitious weather, the Odd Fellows assembled at the various lodge- rooms, this morning, and were soon en route for the space in frorit of the City Hall, which had been designated as the general rendezvous. At an early hour music from all quarters announced the arrival of the various divisions, and by nine o'clock the Distrivt lodges with several visiting lodges from Alexandria and Baltimore, were on the gronnd. The day was iil-suiied to the gor- geous trappinzs, decorations, and paraphernalia, with which e Odd Fe lows usuatty embellish their |g “seatieceryg ; but, bh teegnoed Meee gather resented a most interesting spectacle, Sw ard pH shinies by a large number of look- ers-on. : The procession formed in the following order: Marshals.—P.G. John Thaw, Grand Marshal. Aids—P. G.M. James A. Brown, P. G. Wm, R. McLean, P.G.G. A, Schwarzman, P. G. C J. Wright. First Division—Preceded by Withers’ cornet band, discoursing delightfal music Oriental Lodge. No. 19.—Brother Michael Bruebl, Marshal; Outside Guardian, with drawn sword; Bawner, with supporters, Initiatory Broth- ers, with white aprons; Brothers of the ist or White Degree; Brothers of the 2d or Covenant Degree; Brothers of the 3d or Royal.Blue De- gree; Brothers of the 4th or Remembrance De- gtee; Brothers of the Sth or Scariet Degree ; In- side Guardian, with drawn sword; R. and 1.8 supporters; Warden and Conductor ; Chaplain ; ‘freasurer, with green collar and X keys, sup- ported by the Secretaries, with green collars, bearing the Constitution; Vice Grand, blue col- jar, with Gavel, supporters with blue sash; Noble Grand, Searlet Collar, with Gavel, supporters with scarlet sash Mechanics’ Lodge, No. 18.—P. G. R. A. Sheckells, Marshai- Excelsior Lodge, No. 17.—P. G. Charles W. Darr, Marshal. Metropolis Lodge, No. 16.—P. G. A. Duvall, Marshal. Banner—Scene, The Goddess of Liberty, bear- ing in her right band the Stars and Stripes; in the left band a xeroll, with Constitution U.'s. the United States in the distance inged with blue, motto “ Fr jendship, Truth.’ On the reverse, the name of Lodge and when institmied acon Lodge, No. 15, WG. Harris. marshal. Bauner, being an exquisitely painted marine in the foreyround a beacon tight; in the nce aship ina storm; wieaths and fringe of gold. The reverse beais the name of the Lodge Second Division—Martial Masic. Assistant € d Marstals, P. Gs’ C. W. Dashiells, and J. 'T. Bradley. Covenant Lodge, No. 13, 'T - A. Newman, mar- sbal Friendship Lodge, No. 12, P.G., 8 lass, marsua Union Lodge, No 1, P. G., W.P. Brown, marshal Columbia Lodge, No. 10, P.G, William D Stewart, marshal.’ Banner—scene Tropical— meeting of brethren in a strange land; crimson bordet; silver fringe and festoons, On the re- verse a biue fleld with name of Lodge, and when instituted Third Division —Martial Music; Assistant Grand Marshals, P. G's. James W. Colley and F. Holden. a ony Lodge, No. 9-P. G. Wm. Young, E. Doug- Central Lodge, No. 1—George Rock, marsbua!. Banner—sce on a white field a figure of Jus- tice, holding in one band a balance, while the other is nursing an eagle, mountains in the dis- t nce; reverse, oa a blue field, in gilt letters, the nam dl date of Lodge. Ei u Lodge, No. 7—P.G. William Tucker, marshal. Bauner—scene. an open field, clou sky, rainbow in the distance, in the foregroun the ark of the covenant; reverse, on a green fleid, the uame of Lodge Washington Lodge, No 6—P. G. Ww Lord, marshal. Banner—scene Pater Patri, diaped with the stars and stripes, an eagle; reverse, a — field with the name of the Lodge in gold letters Fourth Division.—Muste by the Independent Blues’ Band. Baltimore; Assistant Grand Mar- shals, P.G.M. A.G Herold,and P.G. David Fowble. Alexandria Lodges, Lodges from Baltimore and other cities, and other visiniag Brothers. Car (drawn by six bourses) prepared for the O;phans of the Order: owing to the inclemency of the weather the children did not take part in the procession. Committee of Ceremonies ; the Orator of the Day; tue Chaplain of the Day; G. Representa tives—P. G. sires and Officers of the Grand Lodge of the United States. Among the Baltiuore delegates we noticed the patriarchal father Josiah Wiider, the founder of Odd Fellowship in the United States. The del- exates were accompanied by the Independent Biues Bard of Baltix ; and the standard ban- ner of the Order in the State of Maryland floated overthem. Lis banner is very beautiful, and contains many elegantly painted emblems of the Order, among (em the figures of Justice and me, euch standing on a globe, Mortality, the San, Moon, Starx, &e.; motto—* Estote fideles.”? On the reverse. the Ark of the Covenant, on a white ground. and surrounded by exquisitely painted wreathes of tlowers ‘on —Martial Mosic. Encampment P.C. P. John Havener; Aid P. ly Mount Nebo Iacampment, No. 6,P.C. P skirving, marshal. Banner, with supporters. ne members, two abreast, dressed in black, with black apron and gloves, and purple coilar. Ist W., a staff, Jonior Warden, with eroo: 2d W , with stall; Serthe, with X pens, ‘Trea: urer, with X keys; 3d W., with stait, Senior Warden, with crook. 4th W., with stall; Gof T., with spear, H. P., with crozier, Gof T., with spear; G. of C., with spear, C. P., with crook, G of C , with spear Ridgely Encampment, No- 5. —, marshal Mazenenu Encampment, No. 4, L. A. Tuel, marsbal. Banner— ¢, a tent, with motto, ©The Lord is our help aud our shield.”? Columbia Encampment, No. 1—J P. Pepper, marshal. Banner—scene, a patriarchal tent; al- tar in the foreground ; open Bible ; the ail-seeing eye, etc. Encampments from Alexandria, Va , and Bal- re, Md Grand Eecampment of the District. Music— Fi wet band zth Division —Music—Hsputa’s band. As- sistant d Marshals, I’. G.’s Jos. Libbey and of the District —P. G. B. E. Git- the Grand Herald; banner—scene, tion of Charity, a female administering to a group of clildren; motto, = But the first of these is Charity;’? Past Grands, two abreast; the Fasces, by two abrea. the Ram’s Horns: the four Glass; the Ark of the Covenaut; the ‘Three finks, by two abreast; the Arrows, by two abreast; the Serpent, by two abreast; the Golden Pot of Manna, by two abrea: Aaron’s Budding Rod, by two abreast; Cornuc by two abreast; the Bible and Tri 0 Globes; Past and Masters, two abreast; Graud Chaplain and nductor; Grand Treasurer, with supporters, Grand secretary, with supporters, Grand War den, with supporters; Deputy Grand Master, with supporters; Grand Master, with supporters: Grand Guardian, with drawn sword The procession moved, the bands playing ex- iliavatiag music, mare about the eity, and y paraded to tue Sunithsonian Institution where a prayer Was olf-red aud au oration deliv- proceeded to the Assem- partook of a collation, and were allerwards dismisse The Levee and Concert, to.n lows? Hall, will be a spiendid not be postponed iu case. nt. at Odd Fel- ailatr, and will Tue Historica Scenes, in the walls of the rotunda of the U.S Capitol, represeuting Daniel Boone ina deadiy encounter with the Indians, Penn's Treaty with the Indians, and other scenes efa like character in connexion with the stmg- gles of our fathers during the early Listory of this country, have elways been themes of ad- milring comment, as well for their appropriate. ness ut historical scenes as for the beauty aud faithfulness of their execution. They were all carved lu the wail after their erection. There is a clever story about the scene over the door lead- ing to the Senate chamber, which represents the immortal Win. Pen waged in making a treaty with the red skins of Pennsylvania, which may not be knows to ail of our readers. so we give it for the benefit of such of th as never heard it told The scene was done by that exeellent ar- tint, No Gevelot, and was finished during a ses- sion of Congiess; and, when completed, the members were juvited to examine and eriticise it It was pronounced to be excetlent, aed many compliments we di to the artist for the cor- rectness with which he bad performed bis tabor ‘The committee were »bout to turn away, when Hon. Joba Raadoiph, who hud been intently serding the scene, suddenly uttered an exclan ticn All turned back to behold the xareas' suave of Roanoke bolding on to his side with one haad and poiuting with his other to the tyure of Wm. Penn in the f ad represented ia a The discovery Of the sober Craaker ia a ‘tile?’ so foreign to his calling, afforded no little amusement to the !ook- ers on; and, finally, the artist had to remove the hat by chizziing away the entire block of stone from which it bad been ent, and substitute a block in its stead, from this was eut the broad brim now seen in the representation. fe Tax Sates.—Tiis morning the sales of proper ty for non payment of taxes was begun, by the Colle stor, in the Aldermen’s Chamber of the City Hall. There was quite a numerous attend- ance of citizens, and the bidders, up te LI o'clock, appeared to be more willing to invest than ou former ocrosions. ALL Who DESIGN visiting the springs and wa- tering places the coming summer, will do well to call upon Philbrick very soon, and secure a good book to take along, and the present which lavariably aceompanies every book sold. Phil- brick gows te Saratoga ayain the coming summer. Gauat Novelty at Aa.inctos —The dele- gation of Sioux Indians will have a pic nic at Arlington Spring, on Wednesday next, the 26th instant, at which time they intend toenjoy them- selves In the peculiar customs $f their pation. The war dance, dance and other of their syoriee cate will oce acon- siderable poition of the day. The ladies and gentlemen of the District and surrounding coun- will bave an Opportunity of witnessing those Id and interesting sports of the Sioux warriors without other expense than the transportation to and from the Spring. Boats will leave Four- teenth strert bridge every hour. Fare each way 10 cents. The rules for preservation of order will be strictly enforced ’ - Tax Centex Manxet.—Notwitlstanding the threatening appearance of the weather, the prin- cipal city market was very fully attended this morning by dealers from the adjoining counties of Maryland and Virginia, as also by the regular city dealers The supply of provisions was ample and of excellent quality. The demand, as usual upon the opening market day of the week, was brisk, and purchasers numerous. The regulations were strictly enforced and good order maintained. A GREEN sea turtle ain’t pretty, but when its flesh Is cooked in Benter’s best style, and served up in soup and steaks at Union Hall Restaurant, C street, it is most delicious. Walk in and try. Watt & Stgruens, No. 322 Pennsylvania av- enue, are opening a large assortment of trunks. Those who travel would do well to step in and take a look at them. McLaveutin, Pennsylvania avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, invites the public to look at a large assortment of fancy goods. Watcnu Retvurxs.—This morning the follow- ing cases appeared on the trial docket: Susan Crow, Jane Barton, Lavinia Dick, and Elizabeth Beckeit, all colored, out after hours; fined $1.00 and costs each. Twelve lodgers, non-residents. ONK oF THR Most PREVALENT, and at chs samo time troublesome and paintul diseases that at the human flosh, is the Fever and Ague. Fors time the medical world have been continually bring ing forth numerous > pecifics for tis permanent eure; Lutall without effect, Dr. J. H eneed and celebrated phyzicinn, ha fucnislang the pubi th a valunhie forthe cure of F eve Ayve. The stendy increasing denmand lately imade for the Uitiers, and the universal success attending its use, have made for it Areputation unsurpassed by any specilic of the kind. ter the cure of the Fever and Ague, Dr, Hoste'ter’s celebrated Stomach Bitters must sud should claim @ superiority over any other prep- aration extant For sale by*Druggists and dealers generally, eve- tywhere, maz5-e03t, B Penntxs.—Those in want of Pennies, for change, can aiways obiain them on application at the coun ter of the Star Uttice. ty Dyspersta anp Fits —Dr. Tracy Delorme, the «reat curer of Consumption, was for several years £0 afflicted by Das persa that for part of the ume he was confined to his bed. He wa. eventually } cared by 8 prescription furnished him by a voung clairvoyant girl. ‘This prese iption, yiven by & mere chi'd, wile in @ state of trance, aw cured everybody who has taken it, never having failed once, itis equally as sure in cases of Fits as of Dyspepsia, The edients may be found in any drug store. 1 will send this valuable prescription to any person on the receipt of one stamp to pay post- age. Address Dr. Tkacy DELoRMg, great Curer of Consumption, New York Post Office. ap2-im Sreciat Notice.—For Perfumed Teeth, aud Beautiful Complexion, 1,000 Flowers.” For dressing Ladies’ “ Woodiand Cream,” & new pomade ; It caus tlemen’s hair to curl beautifully. each. Ww gen- Price 5 cents _P. Prreivge & Co., Proprietors, New York. Whoiesale and Ketail A; for Washington. ‘Layton & Maury, Books between 9th an 10th st.. Pa. avenu nly rr es DIED. On the,23d instant, GEORGE ALBERT, sonso George and Sarah Becker, in the 4th year of his age. This morning, Mrs. CHARLOTTE FISHER. Her funerai will taka pisce on Wednesday, s6th instant, fr Union Bethe! Church, at 20’¢ ock, at the friends ofthe family are invited to at- GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM’TS. Fo PHILADELPHIA —The schooner Ann Pickreli, Capt. Leverdon, is now receiv. ing freight for the above place, and w.!! sai) on Thursday. Apply to | HYDE & DAVIDSON, ma 25 2t Water sireet, lieu S: REWAR Strayed or stolen— day, 20th instant. an old white and black buflalu COW, very poor, » receutiy out. ‘he above reward aris return of raid ¢ w to th ‘ 1il be house of JOHN 3ON, coruer of Green and Stoddord streets, Georgetown. ma 25-8t* ELECTION NOTICHE.—Tnhe stockholders of the Georgetown Gas Light Company are hereby not fied that au election will be held at the Company's Office, on MOND SY, Juve 7, 1858. for the election of seven Directors to manage the affairs the Company for the ensuing year, ‘The polls will be opened at 12 o'clock m.and close bath 9 g m. HENRY KING, ma 24,31 June? Secretary. ‘Taken up as estray trespassing on his nm Or about the 17th mstant, asmall RED COW, withous any marks discernibie. ‘The owner ix requested to, come forward, prove property, pay charces, and take her away. PROPRIETOR of the Montgomery House, _ma2st* High street. Georgetown, 2 PISH! FIs) 200 suis. PRIME ALEWIVES now landing e on, sud for sale by HARTLEY & BRO. BOSTON.—The regular packet schooner Fo F H. F. Peyton bas arrived aud will Porgy uick dispateh fur the above port. For reixht or passage apply to HAKTLEY & BROTHER, Water st-eet, Geoigetown. D.C. ma 22-iw UR SALE—A beautiful BUILDING LO'T, frouting 57 feet on Gay street, and running back 120, situated between the residences of Robert Diek and Wm. Reddin This Lots improved by s hand. some stone-wall and iron-ratling in front, and has a commanding view of the Polomae and Washington city. For terins app'y at utiery and Hardware Store of UO. Z. UNCASTER, Bridge street, Georgetown. ma tot (OR RENT—A three-story BRICK HOUSE, with basement, on 2d st-eet, Georgetown, the late residence of M. Ve Bodisco, contuing 16 or 17 rooms. ‘The iwouse acd lot ave large and order, having all the necessary out-butidings, &o. Ht ie one of the most commodious in George: town, and well arranged for coinfort and elegance. Tae AP eo) . WILLIAMS, Georgetown t Bp 2 SS eee SINE ALES.—We respecttully aunvunce to our friends and the public that we have at just sue ceeded in having a large quantity of ALES of vari- ous kinds brewed expressiy to our order, which we ill guarantee to be the finest and the largest vari- that was ever oifered in this market. i ons Wishing & nice article of Ale can have by applying to us for cither ofthe following brands, viz. Kennett, Burton XXX Pate, India Pale, Pini- adelphia and XX. We riso have » fine article of Brown Stout and XX Porter alway» on hand. Ali orders by weil, or given to our drivers, will be attended to, ARNY & SHINN, Union Bottling Depot, 57 Green street, div-d Georgetown, D.C. N M.RUPPEL, OR'TH side of Market Space. No, 37. hetween Bridge and Canal atreets, Georgetown, Qnnounces to his patrons that at his RESTAURAN way be found, at all times, the choicest nud most excelient assortment of LIQUORS. the freshest OYSTERS and all kinds of GAVE in season, Meals served atal! hours nt the asual prices, jan 4-6m Ty RUNES; TRUNKS! HEAP, CHEAPER, CHEAPKST! No. 822 Pennsylvania avenue. In order to make room for another lot to arrive, in a few days. we are now s-lling best 0 A‘HER TRUNKS, -ADI DRESS TRUNKS, PACKING TRUNKS, all sizes, HAT BUXES, VAL a CARPET Baés, CHELS. &e., at twenty per cont cheaper than they nave ever been sold in the District. . WALL, STEPHENS & Tas 21-10¢ S22 Pa. av., bet. sth and 1th sts, Seer, MOLASSES, &o. 69 bis. Porto Rico SUGAR, 10 hhds. Cuba MOLASSES, 4 bbls. New Orleans do. 8, extra Superfine FLOUR. Just received, aud for sale by ma 12 eout MURRAY & SEMME WASHING TON INSURANCE COMPAN Capital $20,000, with tadiridnal liability of Aoldeys—inaures alt classes of property Directors—Wm. F, Bayly, Francis Motun, Had- son Taylor, Saim'l. Bacon, Jos. Hen}. Beall. Jas. P. Haliday, an Bryan, M, W. Ga't, aw ym. Orme. Of- fice corner Pa, avenue and 1th treet JAS. C. MOGUIR EK, Pres. GRAFTON D. HANSON, Sec. ina7-2awlyif EW FURNITURE WARE ROOMS. Great Excitement on Seventa Street, At Odd Fellows’ Hali, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE, WOODaad WILLOW WARK, PICTURES and LOOKING GLASSES. We can sel! the above articles cheaper than any house in the eity; aad invite “ seus Wh Want uch goods to give Usa cail,as our motiv’ fd y Dulek sales aud wall prodits.”” Pa A Al kinds of on ee meas jaken in ex- ih fe Ww, ata fair valuation. x Don't mistake the parsed Fel street. (in 29) BO. OR TALNALL POLIS Stee pine teneiaat Wa ee BR Rar ieee Seer tctreaks OO SESS UCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, gr ~ ond ANDSOME BUILDING LOT IN H act Warp, at Avction.—On MONDAY, the 24th inatant, 1 shall sell, in front of the Premises, at 6o'ciock p. m., a handsome and desirable building lut, knowuas Lot No. a, in Square No. 117, having 8 front uf 50 feet on 20th street, and running back 140 feet 19 — toa 3 feet alley, between N and U streets north. ‘This lot ss situated about one and a half squares mm the Western Market, and. if desired. will be subdivided into two 2 feet front building iots on the evening of the sale, Persous wishing to invest im thin section of the city will do well to attend the sale, as the property must be sold, Terms: One-tnird cash ; the balance in 6 and 12 months, for notes bearing interest, to be secured by a sat trust upon the property. ma A. GREEN, Auet. fis rau ABOVE SALF IS POSTPONED untit TH URSDAY Se inst., juinalioey nal pin ma 25d ‘A. GREEN, Auct. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT IN GroxeEtowN.—By virtue of a deed intrust from Catherine Norman, bearing date en the 19th May, 1857, and recorded in Liber J. A.S., No. 154, folios 266, et neq . the subseriber will sell at public Eai-pestGolctock pre conte ptine? tor at ‘ a on remises, oO! Lot No. 14, an Beall addition to Georgetown, fronti feet on Beall street, between Montgom- ery een streets, and rang back with that width the depth of said | ith the improvements, which consist of a frame dwelling-houxe. ‘Terms of snie: One-half cash; balance 6 and 12 months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured upon the property ; and if not complied with in s:x days after tue #ale tie property will be resold Upon one week's notice, at the expense of the pur- a re All conveyances at the expense of the purchaser. CHAS, 8. WALLACH, Trustee. mn -eokds JAS, C. MeGUIRE. Anct, By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. OUSEHOLD anv KITCHEN FURNITURE aT aveTion.—On FRIDAY, the .2th instant, 1 shal! sell, at the residence of a geut eman dec!ining housekeeping, No. 525 south vide of north 1, between 6th and 7th streets west, at o'clock & m., a good lot of Furmiture, viz: Tod Spring-seat Sofa and Extension Dining ‘Table, Mahogany Chairs, Dressing and other Bureaus, Do. Card, Breakiast and other Tables, Beasteads, iron Hatiacl aa Cave Arm aml Rocking Chairs, Carpets, Feather Beds, aud Hair and other Mat- tresses, kery and Glass Ware, dvles, Solar and otner Lamps, Joukine and other Stoves, diot of Kitehen Kequr ics. ‘Terms: Under $2. r hs over ¥25.a credit of GO aud % days, for notes salisiactorily endorsed, bear- lag interest. ma2sd A. GREEN, 4 uct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Vv pt aittcs BUILDING ' DAY, the Sist instan’ LOTS at 6 o'clock »three handsome and desirabie Building Lots, knownas Lots D, &, and F, being. tha,sutdivision or Lot No. 7. in Square No, 735 Lots Dand E each hasa front of 18 feet on north E street, and run back 1.0 feet between 2d and 3d streets east. Lot F hasa front of $i feet cn KE strect north and runs back along the line of Sd street 100 feet, forming 4 fine business building fot. ‘Terms: One-third cash; balance in 6 and ie \e montus, for notes bearing interest, secured by oftrust on the property. #20 wili be demanded im- mediately after the eres? is knocked down, or else the property will be resuld immediately. ma 25 A iN. Auct. GRE ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of four writs of fieri facias issued from the Clerk's ¢flice of the Cirou:t Court of the riot of Columbia for the County of Washington, tome directed, I shal! expose to public sale, for Casn, in front of the Court-House door of said County. on FRIDAY, the 18th day of June, 1858, at 12 o'clock m., tie fol lowing described property, to wit: All defeadant s right, title, claim, and imterest in and to part of res- vation No 40, beginning fur the s#ine in the east iLe vol 432 8 reet, at & point, where the same is inter- sected by the north line of an alley 7 feet 11 mohes wide, opening into said 432 street, aud running thence with the said east line of said street north 22 feet, thence exst 45 feat, thence south 22 feet to the said alley, and thence with the sa:we west 55 fest to 4a street and point of beginains, together with all aud singular the improvements tiereon, in the city of Washington, D.C., seized and levied upon as the Property of James Wi! iams, and will be suld to sat- isfy Judicials, No, Si. 52.33 and 34, to Uctober term, 1858, in favor of Howell & Stribling. W, SELDEN ma25 dts _— n yirtue of a writ of for the M ARSHAL’S SALE. fieri facins on sc:fa, under lien law, issued from the Clerk’s office of the Cireuit Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia, for the County of Washington, tome directed, I shall expose to public xale for CasH, in front of the Court-house door of said coun- ty, onl Y, the 25tn dsy of May next. 1853, at 12 o’clock,m., the following deseribed property, to wit: all defendant's right, title, c'aim, and iate- rain Brick Bui'ding erected on are No. 732, in the erty of Wash said Lot being 22 feet front, and whole depth of sud Lot, seized and levied upon asthe property of Joho H. Peters, and will be suid to satisfy Judicial No, 132,to May term, 1858, in javor of Johu Purdy. 3 WV. SELDEN, &p30-ts Marshal for the District of Columbia. i> THE ABOVE SsLEIS POSTPONED, in cons-qvence of the rainuntil TUESDAY next. the Ist of Jane, same hour and pi ic W. SELDEN, Marshal ___ for the Distiiet of Co.umbia. By J. © McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RY SUPERIOR LIQUORS at Aretion — Ww SSDAY At TERNOOD -ut the nuction rcoms. f shal! s pr acoount of Whom it May © ry choice Liquers, consisting ¢ Marshal rie of Columbia, FEC) ington, D. running back th SS smat lot of 15 cases fine old Otard, Dopuy & Co. Brandy, 12 do. Jules Kobin & Co. do, 5 gallous ‘in, do Ky cumstances ur der whieh recommending itas very prior. Terms : Fifty doliars and under cash; over that sum. & credil of 66 and 4 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. ma 24-d J.C. MeGUIRE, Auet._ Auctioneer. old, Warrants us in Ly A. GRE QEV VALUABLE ILDING LOTS IN Oo tre Pirnst Warpat Auction —On THURS- DAY, the 27th instant, | shali sell, on the pr HES, at 6 o'clock p. in., cominencing on the first-named property, Lots Nos. 16, 1%, 19, and 2),in Square No, 183. "This property frouts on north M and i7th st. west, and is beautifully situated. We will then proceed to seli, in regular order front of the prermses, Lot No. 4, in Square No. ie This property is handsomely’ situated, running through the square, fronting 7) feet ou 18th street West, and i5 lect 4 inches on New Hampshire ave- nue, between P and Q streets north. tot No. 27, in Square No, 1i2, Thia propert fronts on lth street west, 50 feet between 1. and M street rth, runuing back 140 feet 10 inches to a 30 feet alley. Lot No. 15, in Square 51, This property in situ- uted at the corner of 2d strect west and north M street. Terma: One fourth cash: balance in6,12,and 18 months. for notes hearing interest from day of sale, A deed given and a deed of trust taken. , e indisputable. 24d By J. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer, ARGE AND UNR ERVED SALE OF 4 valuable Historical Portraits, beautiful Oil Paintings, by various artists, and large collection of fine Engravings, in handsome Oval and Square Gilt Frames — WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY KEVENIN May 26th and 27th, at 7 o'clock, at er Biancnard & Mohun’s B cornerof Pennsylvania avenue and Ht sual se'l, without reserve. a lars uable Oil Paintings, together w fine Engravings, handsomely f Historical Fortra useum,) {roi the pe: Hinckley, and others :—Portraits of Com. Rodgers, Com. Bainbridge, Com Jones, Gen, Mi- ner, Gen. Miller, Gen. Wikinson, Judxe Story, Judge McLean, Rob. MeLane, Wiliam Wirt, Le. vt Woodourv, Gov. MeKeon, Rev. Dr. Durb.o, Jas. A yard, and other distizguished historical ehar- ete (formerly im the sof Rembrandt r-, together with a large collectionof handsame Ings, wMONg Which isa full set of ife ae: i} Semen Ou Pi Cove's Voyage fe. q Also, large invoice of fine Englislyand French Hngravings, im handsome oval and square gilt frames. Jataiognes Will be ready and the pictures on exhi- bition ussday evening, May 25th. Terms ¥3and under, cash; over that su credit of 3), 60, and % days, for satisfactori|: dorsed notes, bearing interest. ma 2i-td J.C. én- MoGUIRE, Auet. I IVERY, SALE, AND HIRING STABLE, 4 On7th st.. bet. Hand I streets. ‘The undersigned begs jenve to iuform the citizens of Washington and the public in general that he kas added to his stock alot of fine traveling Horses and new Bugg. and where can at all times be obtaine: neat and showy turnout, Horses taken at livery on reasonable terms. Be strict attention to bus ness | hope to merit a hare of publi 5 ne Oe TES H. SHREVE, Ja. Ar JUST ARRIVED T BENTER’S! AT BENTER'S! to serve wo daily to his patrons, ia PS, Steaks, &e..in a style that wiil not detract from the reputa- tion of his popular restaurant. Also. arriving datly, HAR D and SOPT CRABS, with #1 the delioncies of the season. ‘The patrons of Union Hall can always depend up= on Le no the very best the season will atford, ma eee U pRse LA—A ‘Tale of Country Lafe—by the aut! or by oe “Amy Herbert,” “ivor’s,” ete., etc.; price Just published and for sals b é TAYLOR & MAURY, ma 24-%t ms Pa. avenue. WwW YOMING, its Hist: omantic Adventures &c., ty George Peck, Hl I vol; $1.25. i Traveller: 1 lautraesed 375 For sal by AU ma 24-2t 33 Pa. avenue. ADIES’ BRAIDS, PLAL CURLS, HALF LAVIES PUP ek at GIBDwS Hale Store, naar sornar of 18th at and Pa. av. nohm SHIRT FRONTS. SS Sust reosive assortment of GENTS’ SUIT PRON TS! of ah Kinds and at all prices, to wi i atter: le ren we cali attertion- Wat, EGAN & SON, 323 Pa. av., south side, bet, 6th and 7th sts. ma 21-6¢ (Intel. PURGE FOR BALE OR HUB K BY ere in) AUCTION SALES. TO-DAY 4 TO-MORROW MORNING. By WALL & RNARD, Auo icneers. ANDSOME AND YALU BEE BUILDING Lor ar Avetion.—On TUBSDAY AFTER - N ON next. 25<m instan 3 ofthe ¥ Square om iremiess. 70 ul sell Lot perth, and reunite ey ma valuable property 2 ‘and (9 an improv: artofthe city. Persons arg to inves: or to build would do weil to al ‘Perms : One-fourth cash ; the residue in 18 months, with interest, and secured by & of trust. “Title perfect. All conveyancing at expense of bg ag WALL & BARNARD. Avete, ma 20-dts By J.C. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer, XCELLENT FURNITURE and HOUSE- HeLD Errects at Pupiic Auction —On WEDNESDAY MORNING, May 26th, at iw o'clock. at the residence of Chas. Haskins, Esq. No. 240 I street, between 13th and 19th streets, f on veers je tore and hifects, comprising \isome j ro Blegant carved walnut marbie top Centre and Soft ies. Lady’s walnut Secretary and Bookstand, ——_ W batnot. with drawers. isin seat and back Extension Chair, Arm Chairs, Spring-seat Lounge, Ottomans Alabaster Vases. 5 Handsome Dro; » Gas Fix’ Suit of walnut Dining room Fw ir@, fimshed in reen ename'ied cloth, consisting of 2 Sofas, 2 rm Chairs, 12 Side Chairs. and Easy Chairsy Brussels, Three-ply and Ingrain Carpets, Eloor Oilcloth, Stair Carpets, Walaut Extension Tatle, Butter Tray, Fast i Ching Dinner Set, Albata Tea Set, Castors. Table Cutlery, Ginssware. Chrting Dishes, &e , Mahogany and Painted Wardrones, Dressing eed oS Bureaoe, Washstands, Mahogany and Walnut Bedstesde, Iron Bedstead, Walnut cushioned aad eter eet Chai nut cushier a seat Chairs, Window Shades and Curtains, Looking-Giasser, Toilet Sets, v superior Cooking Stove. Refrigerator. wether with a large assortment of Kitchen Re- tes. Terms: $3) and under, cash credit of Go and % days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes. bearing interest. ». mi McGUIRE, Auet. Eee or ore FUTURE DAYS. AKSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of a writ pt of fie wae, issued from the Clork’s Othee of the Circuit Court of the District of Co lambia for the County of Washington, and to me directed, T shall oxpose to public gale, for Casi, in front of the Court House door of said county, on THURSDAY, the 17th day of June, 1858, at "hk m., the following described property defendant's right, tite, ciaum,and int Lots Nos. Nand +2,'in Square 515 Washington, D. © the improv: As the prope: Dw satisfy Judicial No. 408, to May term, 1853. Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co, » SEL ma %4-dts Marshal for the Distric of C pver that snm, © umbia, By J. ©. MeGUIRE. Auctioneer. XECUTOR'S’ SALE OF EXCEL FURNITURE AND HovsEnoip EF. tion —On THURSDAY MORNING at 10 o'clock, Joseph B. ou M street, neer loth, Is! a'lthe Fu and Effects, comprising— Rosewood o Forte, by Andrestein, Suite of Walnut Plus: wered Parlor Furniture consisting of two Sofas, two Arm Chairs and 6 Side Chaire, Handsome Walnut Wihatnot, Waluut Fancy Ta- bi ple, Marbie-top Ceutre Table, handsome Chandelier, uu tae Pier Speed “4 B erie “we Engravings, China Vases and Ornaments, Window Shades and Co: ttomans, . Excelient Brustels Parlor, Hall Star Carpets, ‘Three-p'v and Ingrain Chamber Carpets, O:le.oth, Brorze Hat Tree, Hall Chairs, Stair Rods and Eyes. Mahogany Sideboard, Extension Dining Table, lahogany Secretary aud Bookcase, Rockers, ne seat Chairs, Lounges, Clocks, Silver-piated Tea Set, Castors, China, Glass, and Crockery Ware, ‘Table'Cutlery, Handsme Set of Walnut Chamber Furniture, with Toilet Sets. Looking-g lasses French and Cottage Bedatends, Exceiient eds, Hair and Husk Mattresses, sters and Pillows, B’ankets and Comforts, Excellent Radiator and Airtight Stoves, &c. Together with s large assortment of Household and Kitchen Requisites, ‘Terms : $30and under cash: over that sum rored it of 60 and 40 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes bearing interest. P. S. The House is for sale. Inquireof the Auc- tioneer. JOHN MILLS, Execator. ma 22-d J.C. McGUIRE, Auet. hy yee in virtue ofa writ of fie i ri facias, lin H. Goddard and Fran cis J. Muro’ t ustices of tne pence for the county of Washington in the District of Columbia, and to me directed, | shall ex pose to public sale, for Cast, on the premises, on TUESDAY the ist day of June, 1858, at 50’clock p, m., al! Sarah Washin ton’s right, title, and mterest in snd tos frame buil- di- fi erected on east part of Lot No. 33, in Square or Reservation B, about 16 feet front of said lotand running back that width to the rear of said lot, seized and levied upon as the property of Sarah Washing- ’3 SALE. ton and wi!! be sold to satisfy said fiertfacias in fa vor of Wiilam MH. Philip. W. SELDEN, ma 19 Marshal for the District my ARSHAL’S SALE,—In virtue of a wi fier: facias. issued from the Clerk's office Cireuit Court of tue District of Colompn County of Washington, and to me directed, x pose to public sule, for CasH, in front of the Court Houze door of suid courty,on FRIDAY, the Lith of June, 1858, at 12 o’ciock i the or the will ttle. claim, Square No. 2%, ed and levied Riley, and will be to May term, 1858, W. SELD _ma19-dts Marshal for the District of Colw By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers, OSITIVE SALE OF VALUABLE Ruinnrsa Lotsat Preatic Arctiox.—On THURSDAY FPTERNOON next. 2th instant, at 6 o’elob! 1, at public auction, three vali : Lote C, D and E. of Daily's upon as the property of sold to satisfy Judicia's Ne. in favor of Morseli & Kemb! ten feetailey . These lots are in one of the finest localities in Wasinngton. one square north of Franklin Row, and ‘ns fast umproving neighborhood. Title indis- putable. ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residve in 6, 12, 12, and 24 moutus, secured by a deed of trust, snd benr-— ing interest. All conveyancing at the expense of the jurchaser. 4 _ WALL & BARNARD, Aucts._ ma 22 dta By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RUSTER’S SALE OF VALUABLE PROP- ERTY INSOCARE 625—On WEDNESAY AP- TERNOON, June 2d, 1834, at 542 o'clock, [ shall sell, at public auction eat bidder, by virtue of dated May 2d, 1854, in Liber 76, &c,, one ty of Washingt on the premises, to the hig lead of trust to me directo duly recorded May 4th, the land reeorde of the coun- » D.C., Let 24, of Cabot’s subdivi- » Withjthe impre tory Pra Bi basement the rear, Said to North Capito! and Is! ‘Terme cash, 220 of wnt tie remainder in 6, with netes bearing interest 2 eed of trust taken for the de! re pay, ‘The Trustee reserves tu himself the right te re- se'l the property atthe msk and cost of defaultin puri aer.ii the terms of sale are not o mplied with within three days from day of sale, by advertise- ment Lhree days in the Star. P.M. PEARSON. Trustee. ma l4 dts A. GREEN, Auot. N ARSHAIL’S SALE.—In virtue of 6 writs of a fieri facing issued from the cierk’s othce of the Cireuit Courtefthe District of Columbia for the county of Washington and to me directed, | shill expose to public sale for casi, in fre ofthe Court House door of sud county,on TUESDAY, the Ist day of June, 1858, at 12 o'clock m., the following de- seribed property, to wit, viz: Ail defendant’s richt, litte, claim, aud interest in and te Lots Nox. 5, 6and 7, m Square No 683,1n the city of Washington, D. ether with ail and xingular the unprovements reou, seized aed levied u the prorerty of s Crutohett, and will b to satisfy Judi is Now. 174, 202, 258, 259, 274, and iny termi, ot, tn tavor of Wm. P. Lasselie, ~MeGui Francis Wheatley, in two cases, Joshua Pierce # Judson Mitchell, agamst Jas. Crutehett. W. SELDEN, istrict of Columtua. Auctioneer. IF VALUABLE be paid at the and 18 months. ma6-te Marshal for By J.C. MeGU UBLIC SALE ¢ Dwetine anv W. DAY, the 3d day of J tion, on the oremises, t thereon, with cellars under the whole. Thies popes is eligibly located, and though ori- ginaliy built for an extensive bakery, 1s well adapted to the purpose of a large manufactory of any de- scription or other business. The lots have a front of 60sfeet on Canal st., running through ¢ 104 feet 5 inches to Sd st. east, thus lin tage of a front on both streets. ‘Tr the entire front of the lots. unmedin* erty, it may be added that, b of the contemplated extersi offers a fine opportunity for pr speculation. Sale positive and without reserve, ‘Terms: One-third cash, and baiance in two equal Paymeuts, al one and two open With interest, se- cured by deed of trust on the Property . ma 22 eodds J.C, MeGUIRE, Auct. NITED STATES IRON STEAMER Wa- U TER WITCH. * There wiii be sold, on the Ist day of June next, at the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington,at 12 0’clock m., the Huli of the iron ateamer Water Witch. The vesse: was builtat the Washington Y ard in 1844. Her length on Geok is 13+ feet 6 incnes ; breadth 2; feet 2 incues: hold 10 feet; and the drat of water as she now floats is 3 feet 3 inches. ere are some brass valves and & cast iron windiass attached to the huli; also, * part of the engine frame of woud and other tim ber work inside. ‘It 1s estimated the weight of the tron is from 70 to 80 tons, ‘Tne purchaser will be allowed rine Railway in the Yard to hy bor wiil be at his ex: ie keep her on i within the {the Navy Yar table investine: The Vessel ined at any time, and the based ‘willbe subject 89 the: ratifieation of the Depart- e WM. FLINN, oucaen Nave Ageat, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS eae et FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS AGENT. ee ee: ow Baw OELeans. May 24 —An arrival at this sion of the imooriant informution tant G Gar zea, who, with his adberents, so the town, bad finally been routed by Gen. Loguas, who was in fall possession of the fort and bar The jusults that American and otber vessels suffered by the blockade of the port by Garzea may now therefore, be asatan end — Another American Vessel Fired inte. New Oxieans, May 24.—The ship John and Albert, Capt Crowall, whieh arri this morn- ing from Genoa, reports that on the 17th, white between the coasts of Flonda and Cuba, ‘was fired into five times by a British steamer of war. to protect all parties during the distribution of the money. steamer Polar Star, od learns in con- the Indian ogeut! aur The officers of the va § = bad fmapeieea, "s band, near Fort Scott, killing UL of ti ; but this report needs confirmation. =e news Baltumere Werket-. Battimors, May 25.— Flour ts ; Boward street and Obie, (the latter nominalty ei * Wistar Is Gutl and na inal; white s s nom| 4 AS a! 30; red Stal 06 n — Corn is a shade lower; white 64ca6Se; yellow, Giatne ‘ Provisicns are dull and generally a; PRS perk S17 ve me do. $16; mess beef SiGe bulk shoniders 6X; sides Sas yc; bacon s boulders 7 ; WVhteky areculders 74." Lard 1yalte New York Markets. New Yorx, May 25 —Plour ts frm; sales of 12,500 barrels; advanced Sc., State selling f.r ; Obio steady at $4 30a 40, Sowbern steady at $f 40as4 70 Wheat ts firm; sales of 50,000 bushels; West- e se Me 181, yee T7a7Se ; mixed T4a7Se. heavy; mess $17 G9; prime is firm at Lard ix beavy at I yall ye. S14. Whisky is firm ; Ohio 22c —_——_—_.s0e——__ ALEXANDRIL — Correspondence of The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 25. The Circuit Court, yesterday, farther consid- ered the case of Green vs Newton, which will be heard again to-day. J. F. Loweree vs. Fowle te juryfound a bill for the plaintiff, assessing his damayes at $2.910 34 with interest from the fourth of July, 1851. Georgiana and other roes, sued in forma pauperis, for freedom, B Alexander's admin- istrator, defendant; verdict for the platntifts. Adam ts. Ruark, verdict for plaintiff. The excitement attending ursday’s election increases as the time draws n Already, the Tanneltown boys are summ meet in coun- cil. and caucuses of the various candidates are held nightly We name. in addition to our for- mer list of candidates, the following for count constables: J B Hancock, James Badgett, y. Davis, B. Hl. Warder, G. W. Walker, George F Hagley, Geo, L.. Sherwood, W. P. Collinworth, aod W. J. Allison The Ball of the Alexandria Independent Club, last night, we learn, made Sarepta Hail jo with Esputa's music, keeping time to bouading feet, until far into this morning. Produce market yesterday: Flour, no sales W heat, sales of white $1.05a$1.12; red, 87281 05 Corn, sales of white at 60c; yellow 65c. —~ Rye, no seles. (CHICKERING & SONS’ PIANUS. The subscriber is again in receipt of @ and 7-0c- tave PIANOS. Thes ith hi store, complete his usual assortment, al eR Ways the largest and most elegant in this! city, em! ing Pisnos of every scale and — from the neat and pinia to the most elaborate! - shed. 1 id and celebrated factory of Chick, li & Sons, whose instruments are acknow! sto surpass all others in by all the first artu Pinnos of beautiful tone and finish, owe f e e workwinnship from theapproved Boston Nake sebooribe Ctwenty-f he subsori Xperience of twenty-five years inthe Pisno business, with avarjatle cnsh pur chases, enables him to offer best instruments at lower prices than they oan be bought im this city, or at retaii in the North, either fur cash or approved pauper. . urchasers of new Pianos may always rely that they buy of the subscriber direct from the factory, as he hires out only second hand Pianos. Secend haud prsnos taken in part pay - ine Some good Second-hand Pianos for rent or forsale AL very low prices, Superior MELODEONS and Martin's svperb GtTPrARSaiwars in store. Pianos tuned and regulated by TH Speir, who has had 15 years’ experience in pis profvanscn. RICHARD DAVIS, ma 22-5t Pennsylvania avenue. RENCH LACE MANTILLAS & POINTS. ‘Sixty-four Rich French {ace Fier Bien MANTILLAS AND POINTS, from $4.50 to $25 each, z Received to-day at the MAXWELL & BRO. N. B.—Mantilla Rooms 2d story, ma > -c03t T SUMMER BOAKD, HE subsoriber takes this method of the pubic that the“Wavarty Hovsx,” ‘at Culpeper Court House, Va., will oon- tinue open throughovt the approsching Summer. It nas long & favorite resurt a lies and others in the cities. desirous to retire for “the heated term’ from the and glareofdense'y populated p!aces, and is now better order and in all respects @ more agreeable Summer resort than ever. The Table of this establishment. and mdeed al! Mantii Emporium of ify its other #ecom tous, are unsw in the State of Virginia, The spenery of the surrounding utry, as weil as the Chalybeate, Sulphur, and Aluwi 2,10 others in the . the peichbort ood, equal an The mall respects wel! ar- rang ed. mediately at the Culpeper Court Honse Depot of the Orange and Alexandria Pail. road within hours of Baltumore, Sy of Washington, and 4 rset Richmond, The terms of board, by the day, week, or month, are moderate. All uests of the establishment mny rely upon the Most strenuous exertions of the undersigned to make their sojourn agreenble. GEORGE E. SMITH, ma 18 2swtJunel ‘roprietor, ( pRUBANS’ COURT, May 22p, 1258, Distrit of Columora, Washiagton County to wit: In the case of Charles nglieh. admin: trator, with the will annexed, of Thomas Tucker, deceased, the administrator as aforesnid, has, with the approbation of the Orphans’ Court of Washing u m1 the Jouse, epacious ai ton Poa J sioresaid, appouted TUESDAY, 15th day of Juve next. for the setilement an bution of the persona! estate of said assetsin bend so far as the same have been and — it Court of Washington co: with their clams veuched, or =, may otherwise, by cluded from ali benelt of ssid decensed’ provided a eopy of tms order be published once a Week for three weeks in the Evening Star, previous to the sau 15th day of June next. . ‘Lest: -D. N. ROACH, Recister Wills. ‘True copy—Test : EDN. ROACH, ma a4-iawsw Keguster Wills. PFpomestic LIQUORS. dete WINE, BRANDY, RUM, GIN and w ether with & xood assortment of im 8. BRANDIES, SEGARS, &c., ed V ~ ore, and for sale b ma 19 eott FINED SUGAR MOLASSES. COFFEE, &e. ——— Cr BaRBOUR & SEMMES. hed, Powdered and Clarified SUGAR do. New Orleans MOLASSES, ® pockets prime JAVA COP FER 40 bags Maracaiboand Kio COPE EK, just received. a lot of- Also, a -4 Fresh PEACHES. JELLIES, HOH RADISH were Fourssieby THUMPSON & HAMILTON, _mas l-e0Sw (lateltigenser) a ereeee RANK LESLIE'S FAM'LY MAGAZINE ore. Household Words for June, Ladies’ Natioun Atlantic Manthly J“ Diann U’ Poitiers, 1 new story by Damas. Ps aon Frgate, or the Two Sisters, by Capt. Jas. ant, Luerezia Morano, by Reynolds. ‘To.ether with *Ii the new books, recerved as fast AS issued. anc for sale by JOS. SHILLING TON, Bookselier, Odeon Buildings, corner 43 st. mi 22-st - ‘a. avenue. D Rel New Vor, inp eppeed 2 YAN, of New York, oes ot Ro. te North A ettecl. Capitol Bok treating Chrome Diseases, or ot taud ing: Serofaia of the Jointe. ‘Roe. - « nesses and i - otis ine: Offee Hours from to 10s. m.,5t06 ma |3-2w* , GLOVES, MITTS, LACES A\D Embroidernes, of ail deser:ption to be found at ma 31 -bt (Intel.) E-] UNE RELLAS AND PARA*OLS —Just ro s letef U ‘ and PARASOLS, rset em mane * on 323 Ps. av., south mde. bet, oth and 7th st. ma 2! 6t ('ntel.) re} K WOOD best quality, $5.50 ver cord. INE WOOD My saleat Wood Yard, corner 9h ‘or sale the Coal ‘and 2