Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1858, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. oF Pcauic Scnoots —The Board of T2SPrustees of Public Schools met yesterday after- ~walibon at the usual place and hour, in adjourned ing. Present, all the members, the Mayor éo President of the Board, A Driteurvvi Tarr.—Last evening, about Se’clock, a most agreeable party of ladies and gentlemen, representing all sections of Washington, embarked on the “ crack Thomas Collyer for a pleasure trip down the Po- tomae and sociable moonlight festival at the White House Pavilion.~ “The meon had not filled her horn,” yet from acrescent face drop; ilver raia thr the foliage on the ri and geve a millign spark! ot ant southerly wind tempered the heat that had pressed the day, and es seemed akin to the scene Sets were formed. Tost as soon as the heated atmosp! exe ALEXANDRIA. Correspondence of The Star. ALExanpzta, Va., Aug. 18, 1858. No tidings yet from the escaped prisoners, Trammell and Smith, and althoug! can lead to their apprehension has been aban doned, yet the subject has ceased to excite inter- — baving run its course as & nine-days’ won- ys that Captain Jesse Pearson one day last week. at Hollis’s Potomac river, a Shark, measur- hes in length. opposition in Clarke county to the sub- $100,000 to the Alexandria, Loudon ire Railroad, developed itself the last in the form of a meetin; ‘otest against the action of the ment of the subscription. id were not idle, and the The Directory of the Alexandria, Loudon & impsbire Railroad have had much to contend with in the prosecution of their ente: the indomitable energy of President seems superior to every obstacle. a guarantee of success under hapcisyy I rope megey toot ry, Capt. jes, ria, Feith time, Friday on Smith’s total loss—crew saved The markets to-day—Wheat—Offerin, market active. Sales white 1 25 to $1 $1 20 to $) 26. Corn—Ofterin Sales white and mix 78ca83. Sales of a unknown. Rye—sal % Trusrers ‘b nothing that 7 ashington, «z offic ~@@eRbe chair. Communications were received from Mrs. Sarah Potts, and Mrs. O’Brien, it teachership in the Pub- which was referred to toe committee of teachers was gone holastic year. E Hess, Mixx Lydia M les to the flood. A pleas- making applications fo lic Schools, The Gazette sa caught, in a net, Marsh, on the ing 9 feet 6 inc! promise of a cool on examinations. ‘weet music of Withers’ On motion, the election into for the ensuing sc! dancing commenced al- Col Randolpb nominated for ran into the stream. The wharves was soon reeze of the rive; ** * forward two,’’ or eve ual motion’’ were accom- The deck of the the First District First District —Male Department—S. Jobn partment—Miss Ma’ Middleton. Male Primary—Mrs. M. E. R Principal; Miss Artemesia Hall, assistant. mary No. 1—Miss M J Ritchie 2—Miss A. K. Lowe. principal. (Miss Robin- son, who was to have been transferred, as assist- &at to Miss Lowe, priucipal of Primary No. 2, ‘was suspended on account of her failure to render the customary tabular statement Primary No. 3—Miss H. H. S$! Miss Frances KE. Hoover, assistant. Pb 4—Miss M.J Mills. On motion, the above nominations were con- irmed Dr. Chapin then s: ‘bers ‘were confirmed : Second District —Male Bepartment—Tbomas » Principal; Mrs Emily Myers, as- partment—Mrs. 3. P. Ran- dolph. Male Primary. mary No I—Miss Isabella F. Acton No. 2—Miss Lucy H. Randolph; Miss Laura A. Primary No. 3—Miss Kate ; Miss M. V. Pletcher. assistant. mary No. 4—Miss Emily V. Bill! Miss Eien Hawkins, assistant. Miss ET. Ward. The nominations for the Third and Fourth Districts were then presented, several of which, it will be seen, were suspended for their failure to furnish the annual tabular statements ; all the others were confirmed. Third District —Male Department—W McCatbran, principal; Miss Elizabeth Parsons, ; Miss Amanda Baird, sub-assistant, to the varancy occasioned by the death of Miss Femaie Department—Miss M. A. My- nded for failure to return Male Primary—Mixs Jane ied for same cause No. 1—Miss F. Elvans, principal; Miss hompson and Miss R. St. John, axsist- —Miss L. E. Moore, prinet- pal; Miss Kate Sanderson, assistant; nomination suspended for failure to return tabular state- No 3—Mrs. E. W. Clark; nom- ination suspended for same cause. 4—Miss Lydia E. Choate. Primary No. 5—Miss 1; Miss M. Simonds, axsist- i—Mrs. M. Freeman; nomi- nation suspended for failure to return tabular i - — of the cit for nt and “ladies chan; Lares the brisk trot of *« plished without uo steamer has seldom felt the light footfalls of a party than danced upon them until—Hor- rible!—alarming the dane. rs in their graceful no- g arent in the music it had gone Lepr ae} the drowning the voice of tue floor manag: in prety render inaudible some of t specimens of blarney that ever aired on the Potomac, came :—Lad! wh-e-w-ew-ew-ew, wh-e-w, signal that woke the seven slee ber of frogs, and monster co: ourt in assur- the friends of Primary No. meeting adjourned. » Starting the cream freezer, of her school ) and gives the t would have i—w h-e-w—a: bew_—thestexner pers, a vast num- cert of locusts, at from Portland, ‘went ashore last Island. Vessel and cargo ubmitted the follow: the Second In a short time the si wharf; and the Pavilion tion—in the kitchen for t ing-room for the taste, amusement of the party. curls were adjusted—all the “How *? answered “Very well, indeed.” , the dancing saloon *s Grand March started the id promenade”’ in charge t, who has reduced man- The dancing teamer was beside the a large, market 75ea77 ; yellow, cargo strictly white—terms les 77c. Oats—sales at 40c. Arrivals—Schr Hamilton Ogden, New York, Judge Blaney Bradley, Som- ‘owler & Co. Sailed. Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, by Wheat & Bro. hea te, in the dress- and ithe saloon for the to 8. Shinn; bri; Reed, assistant Tooms deserted. whole company on of floor-manager Stewar aging a ballet floor to a science. was speedily renewed; Polka Waltz alernatin, until the supper SPORT! SPORT!! H RACES will come off over the urse on Satur u ‘The following are th the amounts they go fo ut Race-On aingle dash of a mie’ enters bay selding, by Wilton f rs bay mare Emily, by Race—Match same day for $50 a side, 600 T. Corn ie memes John Granam, with Quadrille and Co ll gave a signal that was bail- ht by the crowd. by appetites that the sharpened, as though on purpose to do justice to a feast, of which who catered for the coi Brown. dam by Bosto: George T. Urawfo dente: dam by John Bull r. Columbus, mpany, may well feel T over, the dance went on with vigor, and was prolonged uatil “ streaks of dawn laced tbe eastern clouds.’’ Then, after the “ Vesuviana’? and Virginia reel, the party responded to the steamer’s whistle, and soon were Light faded from the more delighted thaa ti arrived home jest as d: is due the committee in cb: that made the pleasure pleasantest of the month. ; bomination sus: tabular statements G. Moss; nomination sus F. Butler enters bay mare, dam unknown. id of Music is en) TH ‘all aboard.” pavilion, and the party, red, after an hour’s run, ay dawned. Much credit arge, for arrangements party of last night the NOTICE TO TRAVELERS. ARRANGEMENT, Improved Schedule. FROM WASHINGTON DIRECT TO ALL RTS OF P THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST, ic Steamers and Kichmeond and Potemac Railroad Line. NEW With Great L. R Rilton, princi [comMuNIcaTED Primary No. Tue Marine Barzacks —Editor of the Star: We had this morning a fine dress (uniform) parade, the band and field music taking part in it. It had been some time since we had one,and there were quite a number of visitors in the Ga rison to witness the performance. The follow- ing was the order of the parade and review Lieut. Ingraham, actin; Heywood, as Ai Captain of the First Company, Captain of the Second Co man, Captain of the Thir de:ly Sergeant Phe! Company; the who: Fourth District —Male department—Jobn FE. Female do—Miss M A. Milburn. Male primary—Augnstus Edson. mne Adams, principal Primary No.2 —Miss M.A No. 3—Mrs. M. A. Skidmore. —Miss E. L. Reed. se sub-assistant teachers are as follows: First Second District— Third District—Miss Amanda Baird. Fourth Distrtyt—Miss Sarah Ecklotf The Treasurer submitted various bills which > Bad been duly approved by the sub-boards of the wevm@everal districts, and which the Treasurer was ‘eerm@mtborized to . q pFeeasures, submitted a bond for the due jon of the honse and school furniture of caned to a Sabbath school on Capitol h was accepted fon was passed instructing the Secre- 'y the suspended teachers of the ne- of transmittiug their tabular statements gnce, and that their nominations for re-election the schools would not be ent Board until this was done. The Chair here announced that the next thing in order would be the estimates of the sub-board for the contingent expenses of their respective for the coming year; and Mr. Santvoord that the estimates be withheld until the of the Board ; so ordered Mr. Brandt moved thet when the Board ad- Journ it adjourns to meet again on the 31st inst ; carried And the Board adjourned. Two fast datiy lines from Washington for the h Boats leave their berths, foot Martin, assistant of 6th street. at 6% Commanding Officer; : Lieut. Sayre, Sergeant Bowe, ny; Sergeant Heile- Company; and Or- Captain of the Fourth conducted by Se-geant son, who on all occasions exhibits the appearance of the gentleman and soldier. passed in review in quick parade ground, and line, and broke into istrict—Miss E. Miss E. Wannell & good supper a route, it being 44 miles shorter and 100 miles le: railroading than by any other route, making cartain connections to Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Petersturg, Va., Weldon and Wilmington, N.C, Charleston, S.C., Augusta, Georgia, Montgomery and Mobile, Ala., Direct to New Orleans and ali Southern Cities ‘The whole command 5 thine twice around wheeled from colomn into Several other evolutions were ich reflects great The commissioned officers that took part in the y well versed in military I have also to mention the soldier-like appearance of S-igeant Bowe, Serveant Hvile. keant Phelps. who per- formed their several parts admirably, and took great interest in having the companies perform their evolutions properly, Captain of the First Com Indeed, it would be hard to troops to do it better; and it is to be deplored very much that the corps is not increased, so as to be able to keep two hundred men all the time at headquarters, which the present force will not ‘Thus the men bave t oftep when they are about to commence a batal- dit on their drill review were evidenti Also, connect at Richmond with the Danville, Southside, Virginia, Tenneasee. aud Kast Tennes- ertained by the mon and Orderly Ser, choca ahs Sovuruwes: fs and Lieut. Sayre, as nany, took the lead nd a body of veteran Grand Junction, Montgomery, and New Orleans. For through tickets and further information of the route, inquire st the Southern Ticket Office ~evre~toved Hotel, or on board the Tr Ticket Agent. TELD’S PEAR CULTURE, | voi., 75 cents. Memoirs of Rachel, by Madame de B—,1 voi., h ; Prayer and Friendship; by L.C. Loom- B12. © be sent off very Tux Cotumsra ne Hovse.—On paying a fiying visit to Capitol Hill yesterday morning,we were crossed by an old friend, who invited us to drop in for 1 few moments at the Columbia en- gine house, to take a look at a basso reliero model of a panel—one of four which the monument about to be erected in the Con- gressional Cemetery to the memory of the unfor- tunate Benjamia C. Greenup, wit stances of whose death all iu this community are well acquainted. The model is by M Gagliardi, tor, some four feet wide, by represents the scene where Greenup was killed, by being run over by the Columbia engine suction,while running to a fire scene is most graphically depicted, pre: ea group of men dragging the engine eceased lying on his back on the pavement,and the heavy wheel resting on bis Behind, in an attitude of terror, stands the man in charge of the rear, gesticula- ting to those in front to stop; a portion of whom have cany ht the alarm, and are seen endeavoring to arrest the progress,while others, still ignorant catastrophe, and anxious to be first at the conflagration, are urging the ponder- ous apparatos along a The subject is worthy of the art's’, and is most faithfully depicted. Preparations are about be! consumated for commencing the work of ¢ strnction of the monument, which isto be squ embracing an area of » and sixteen and one bi At .two p. m (Riley,) two cor; ty-five men, unde: Sayer, will leave for Nor United States sloop Cy: » 8 detachment of one sergeant, ralx, (wo musicians, and twen- and of Lieutenant Owen's Commentary on Matthew and Mark, 1 wplsery Frophets aud Kings of the Old Squier's States of Ceutral America, maps and illustrations ; Major Roger Sherman je, now ready for the ‘These are the same men that exhibited xo ractice a few evenings ago. rilled in the field ar In a day or two mre te bs pisecd 1) ack shill at torget ‘They ure also well and sea-gun-battery exercises their places will be taken by twenty-five recruits at the field artillery aud sea battery. This branch is commanded by Lieutenant Green, and is in charge of Sergeant Walsb, who ix denominated He is quite experienced in 1 have also te 3. Peeters Life and Adven Memoirs of Joseph Curtis; by Miss Sedgwick ; Abbott’s Richard II. aul? the celebrated scul three feet high, ani ordnance sergeant all the evolutions of this branch. mention the fine appearance of Drum Maj who commands the band and field mu: a noble looking soldier station he holds August 17, 1558. IANO CARD.—The largest aud most reliable tock of Pianos always on haad at our estab New and second-hand Pianoe for Rent upon reas- Pianos for sale upon weekly, morthly, and quar- terly paymen’s of small amounts. Old Pianos taken in part payment for new. Several very fine secon , and is well fitted for the * crusbed breast. hand Pianos for sale i Pianos for rent at 5) eats to Music Bound, Instruments Tune: t Piano Covers, Stools, Melodeons, Banjos, Accor- deons, Strings, &c., &c, Hearn or rue City.—During the month of July there were 129 deaths reported in the city of Washington, as follows : Brain—conyestion of.. 1 - I Heart disiase aud Repaired. of the dreadfu JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. ave., near i0th st. FOR SALE —A second-hand BU G GY and HARKNESS, neariy new. CARRIAGE. FP, 424 Penn. avenue, Cholera infantum. 11) Metro-| @ iton Also, a Family 7| Measles... ca of the three $250 e thirty-twoxqe r Lane & Tucker's, 2d feet Ligh. The marble of which it is to be constructed is from the Lee, Massachusetts, quarries, and bas been presented to the company vy Mr. Charles Keebner of that The estimated cost of the monument ts 4) Prematare birth COAL—COAL, Rbeumatism—acute _ WOOD-WOOD-—WonD. 1 am daily reesivini Beach, Oak aud Pine low for oash or to punctual customers. from my wharf, on l4th street, next to Canal Brid; rtment of Red anc White id Cumber and COAL, which will be reduced prices, from the vessel. ie gen-rally will please favor me with a uy ing elsewhere. R. W. BATES, Dealer in Wood, Cval, Eime & Sand, 14th street, near Canal Bridge. ONGWORTHY'S CATAWBA BRANDY. $_N.PIKE, Sole Proprietor, 18 ana 20 Sycamore street, Cincinnati, Ohio. peeping into the basement story of the Columbis Engine House, and admiring the neat and orderly «ppearance of the apparatus there, we Next ascended to the hal! on the second floor, where we involuntarily doffed our re under the impression that we were in the parlor of sume private dwelling house. The ball certainiy more nearl interior arrangements a first ¢ summer dress, than anything else. The wails are papered in a pretty style, and ornamented witb several pretty and cost ographs, steel engravings an acteristic of excelient taste ; the windows are cur- tained with beautiful transparent shades ; chairs, sofas, lounges and marbie-top centre tables abound, and a fine carpet covers the floor along one side of the bail stands a book case, » Whose shelves are loaded -selected Listorical works. law books, lives of eminent personages, both cient and modern, and choice light reading. Thi library was incorporated by Congress and receives acopy of every book, chart, or valuable docu- meat issued by them tof this ha!l, om the same floor, ts the im of the company, a neatly fitted ap its walls ornamented witb pictures, bleand large collection of minerals, coins, &c , from ail parts of the world ia a su tably constructed glass case. Leaving this floor, story, where ranged a! ‘Was a row of! Some twenty sleepers, neat Of the whitest covering 1 are all of tron, and betwee: | settee and chairs on 1| Tonsilitus,.. 1\Uleerated th a Teported 6 Fever—pernicious eee tet ete ey 5 years and under . 53/40 to 60... resembles in its i ass parlor in its photographs, char- Cuitp Kittgp ox tHe Raitroap.—The 530 express train for Washington on Monday after- noon, in charge of Conductor George W. Hoover, when crossing the Washington turnpike at Elk- ridge Landing, ran over and kill named Mary Curran, aged six sg the Sabbath school of St. Alphonsus ct: ner of Park and Saratoga streets, had sion to the Relay House, and the unfortunate child was among the children th company. When the train came alon: neer commenced blowing the whistle, and blew it longer than usual, on account of the track being lined for some distance with the excursion- deceased, attracted by a beck from a companion, attempted to cross the track about ten fvet in advance of the e: and knocked down before Her skull was borribl her body bruised and broken. about 4 o’clock yesterday morning, when death We learn the relatives of the de- ceased attach no blame whatever to the officers on the train, as more than usvai caution was used to preveat the catastrophe.—Balt. Sun. This Rrandy has been manufactured for several years from the Pure Juice of the Catawba Gra thus nffording additional evideace of the of American ente: prise and industry, an: ir atility to produce artic es at hom-, equal to those ton. CATAWBA RRANDY rot only equals but excels the best Imported Brandi » in urity and tlavor. It is, in fact the best Hrandy nown. This statement is fully corroborated by the Certifica'es of our most distinguished analytical led a little girl, Teaching to the ceiiin; in profusion with we: at composed the ify" Itisa sure Remedy for Dyspepsi ‘ leusy, Cramp. Cholic, Languor, Lo« Spirits, Geue- = - be without it. Ko. ail price $1.25 per bottls. A A. Dive ban appointed DAN'L. B CLARKE, Pharmaceutist, corner of Pa. avenue le Agent forthe District, where please forward ae au * ne. She was struck engineer saw her v fractured, and She lived until dealers and custom-rs will ‘we ascended to the third bout the walls on each side f beds sufficient to accommodate ly made up, and linea hem. The bedsteads nu them, alternately, is which to hang cloth ind order evinced lace shows the it, and make it A bh tte AD fyaee EX AND BAND: NDOW SHADES) p my CURTAIN |,,at the corner blic the largest released her. fh the entire mana: p ebarseter of those who frequent i their home of nights leasant @ place of resort, wit! books, comfortable seats, Ss, on which to feast the eye and the ow much more desir Colambia Eng ine-louse than acd the whiskey-mill, evil and destroying influence. eects ppt elghidasd al is be found in this city. They have rece the present week, iarge additions to the stock, and will constautly bein receipt of the latest and most choices patterns. - etil is solicited. Tue Casix —Yesterday, the Columbia Fire Company demonstrated their joy at the last vic- tory of science in the successful completion of the Atlantic Cable, by displaying the American and from their engine house. 8 fired from a small piece belonging to the Company, and their was rung for some time. This dem- pected that the ringing of tm of fire in the second t the Franklin Fire Com- as the Capitol and then “of interestin: Paper put on by experienced workmen, under the British flags together, m ate IN & ROTHROCK. able a place is the | ac sunset a salute wa: be gambling-sho with the accom: : jon one the fir 8. P. FRANKLIN, L.J. Rormrock. onstration was so unex the beil caused an ala. Ward, that brought ou! pany, which went as far returned to their quarters. sos WATER AND HOCK. x feats 1 nt a refreshing WCE R favored with the article in this city.) call at Tur Eriscoratians axv tne Union Prayer Mestixes —This morning's latelligencer con- an Episcopal clergyman bureh bas refrained from ises of the Un’ tins an explanation by of the iesson why that ¢ taking part in the exere’ Meetings in this city baving done so bas excited remark am members of the otber reli: beuce the explanation Gotes from: Cauon XXX oH one of HOCK Duivixe os Tue Pavement. —Chas. Flecker was arrested by officer Yeatman for driving a two-horse wagon on the pavement at Centre market. The case was made out, and the ac- cused was fined $1 and costs, by Just.ce Donn. ying the fine the accused said that be. being a Maryland should be made to pay bis money way, and he would never vote for an’ as long as he lived. TRIALS AT tw GuaRv-Hovsr.—JohnCalhour, drunk; $2 15 fine and costs. workhouse 30 days. Jobn Kelly, do.; and fight- ing a prisoner tn the guardhouse; Wdays ‘Tilgh- riplett, colored, larceay; dismissed for ‘want of evidence. KES. very pretty andve: ‘onfectionery, corner eam $1.5 per gal ou, .— Those in want of ter of the Star Omi of ee Ee Ye ATILBURN & CO, jous persuasions, and e Rev correspondent VI of the Protestant ch, as follows: “No person shall © officiate in any coi b without first producing Ea MINIstEF there of, in case of vacaucy or abse: warden. vestr a ne A dh OUK-BINDING AND BLANK BOOK WARD LYCETT, Avenue, bet. Wth and lth Streets, od States, 3vul .4to tique, 1que. 1 it edger no sprinkled edges 4.5" nygregation of $10.00 the set. 16,00 Y to the minister ; wee, to the church ymen, or trustees of the conyrega- “In common with mos! brethren, I Lave not felt myself at litert art from the writtes law am sn ordained “bigotry and exclusiveness,’” @euerous nor just.” James Nugent, do. NOTICE. HE subscriber respectfully informs his friends at he taken the o:d etand of corner of Tth aud F keep & general ne- RS, and GROCE- SION of the cburch of which The charve of jessre. ton & Bro.. therefore, ts ueither 0, 464 2th atroet, where he Rewxsixe “wip vex Mencutye.’—The alarm €f fire at about sundown. caused a very general turno engines The Corpora ion tice of boys dragviug the course, punishable an effort om the pact of the poi streets. loe Cr yeste:day afternoon, ut of boys with the law torbids the prac- evgine, which is, of not yet heard of ice to enforce that ‘eunies, for change, teation at the Blade (Silver very low, at 3% Penn, Lanceny —Last evening, H. O. HOOD. colored, was arrested on gus of money at Mrs. Fitzgerald's board: ‘where he was employed as a waiter. was bmwend at the guat Tilghman Triplett, Picion of the lar: house this morning be- On the 16th instant, FRANCI Donn; but nothing was proved, and | gigi t eon of James ead Mee released, ‘ ~~ ‘Two months gad twelve AUCTION SALRs. wens = aeeod ‘haces Auctioneer. SA’ ‘A ‘ORNING, Ores Sollee mt cs ae rder or the Orphans Court, the effects of oo ceased, consisting of 1 English silver Lever Hunting Waten, Lot of Wearing Apparel, two trunka, T toilet table, 1 sword onne umbrel | eo. Termscash. — JOHN T. DOWNS, Auct'r. au 18-3t 309 Pennsylvania avenue. ————_—_—_—_—_—_—_ GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'TS. [SEE FinsT PAGE.) (SMA escent, Pant Oo are i it ir room, (Forrest Hall,) FO-MORKOW? at 4 P.m., to witness the ceremonies of layin: ner-stone of thi 4 Ww, Grand Master at the Dig tw: A cor- AC trek f ¢ ia. dial invitation is —- it Master Masons in jing to be pi a this interesting oo oasion, . * Georgetown, Aug. 18th ane Secretary. MAYOR'S OFFICE, i G ws; D.C., Auguat 4, 1858. RORGETO PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, to sil per- sons cones! ti jury will be assembled on i numbered 2,3, 4,5,6,and 7, in Holmead’s addition to said Georgetown, on Saturday, the i4th day of August instant, at 10 0’clock, a. m., to condemn so much of said lots as may be necestary for the open- ing and laying out a public street pamed Aque- duct street, according to the pian submitted to'the ~rporation of said Georgetown, by M.C. Meigs, Captain of Engineers and Chief Engineer of the Washington Aqueduct, and to assess damages and benefits, which may sccrue from the opening of said street. RICHARD R. CRAWPORD, au 4 dtidth Mayor of Georgetown, THE ABOVE CONDEMNATION IS POsT- poned. cs account of the weather, until MONDAY, the 23d instant, at the same hour and piace. R. R. CRAWFORD, av 17-dtd Mayor. persons irom trusting Peele It pay any more deuts of the kind, from this date. CONRAD SCHORGA, Georgetown, D. C.. Aug. 17th, 8u 17-3t* y GOD ANDCOAL.—W now receiving our Veare st ck of Coal and Wood. All kinds on hand at lowest c h prices. A cargo of White Ash, keg expected, will be sold at a deduction of r ton, if taken from the vessel. Also, in a few days, acargo of superior White Ash Broken Coal, for furnaces. DICKSON GORDON & CO., Cor. 1 st. and Vermont av., Washington, and au '2- lm cor.Green & Water sts., Georgetown. N& ICE—DOG LICENSE.—The owners of jogs in Georgetown are hereby notified that their Licenses will expire on the 14th inst.. and un- less they are ienewed within ten days from that data, they will subject themselves toa fine. au ll-eotzs M. LAIRD, Cler UR SALE—On_ accommodsting terms, three-story BRICK DWELLING. HOUSE and STORE, situated on High stree! formerly oo- cupied by the late George 8. Neil. The Dwelling contains ten rooms, kitchen and cellar. The Store ia Spacious And convenient. There is also, a good work shop on the premises. To any person wishing to engage in the tin-plate and sheet-iron business & first rat: portunity is offered. au li-lm POPWDE Sart, WDE R!! WODER °: A. &. OF FUTT & CO.. in Georgetown, having accepted the repr est the District of Columbia from the justly celebrated Hazard Powder Compa- ny. would respectfu'ly call the attention of dealers, miners. quarryiers and sportsmen to the fact that they haveat this magazine well stored with several thousand kegs and canisters, ofevery grade, as well as a large assortment of Safety Fuse. sil of which will be sold by the quantity at the manufact- urers’ prices. We name in part— ining and Blasting Powder, in kegs of 25 Ibs. each FF and PF®,G, Kentucky Rifle do., in do. FG “ea Shooting Powder, in kegs of 25 Ibs. each American Sporting de in | tb. canisters, Kentacky Rifle do., inl Ib canisters, Indian Rifle + in flasks, Duck Shooting do, 10 5 1b. cans. No. 163 and It5 Bridge street, wholesale and retail dealers in Groceries, Dry Goods. &c, au 11-Im SUMMER DRINKS, Black berry Brandy, Raspberry = do., Ginger co, Cherr; de., Soda Water Syrups, : Strouchton’s and other Bitters. The cherpest, best and largest assortment of Por- ter. Ale, Brown Stout and ‘er Beer ever offered in the Distriot. The above, as well as our unrivalled Mineral Water and Cider, ome es and ane by Ginger Wine, I SHINN, 57 Green street, corner of Olive, je 24-tf Georgetown. N M. RUPPEL, ORTH side of Market Space, No. 37. hetween Bridge and Canal streets, Georgetown, &nnounces to his patrons that at hit RESTAURAN y be found, at all times, the choicest and most excelient sasortment of LIQU freshest OYSTERS and sil kinds E in season, Boats furnished at any to the Great Falls, or any other point on the Ohio Canal. An 4-61 WOR RENT.—A three-story BRICK HOUSE, With basement, on 2d st-eet, Georgetown, the late residence of M. De Bodisco, ooutaing 16 or {7 room he house ard lot are lurge an~ in complete order, having all the necessary out-buildings, batus, &o. itis one of the most commodious in George. town, and well arranged fur comfort ard elegance, Apply to BROOKE B. WILLIAMS, Georgetown —_—_ B: CKISTC S PaVILION.—The under- signed (of Washington) taying taken this healthy, pleasant. and p>pular re-or will receive xuests after the ist July. ‘This isin St. Mary’s county. Md . Island, and e ORS. the G T Blac te by Steaners from ®. ‘The neighborhood is je State; and the water pos- ne-al properties. Good Bathing Fixtures, pleasant and commodious Chember Ac- commodation >, spacious Dining and Ball Re with a Verandan of nearly one hundred feet, fro ing the river view, and a Bowling Ssioon contribute to the enjoyment of the guests. His Table will be supplied wh all the luxuries of the water. His Bar i3 stocked with the cho:cest: Wines. Liquors, and ¢igars First rate Cotillon Music, diigent Servants, and every attention may be relied ou. Sail and Pishing Roats s!waysat hand. “The tishine is unsurpassed in the United States Terms $1.50 per than a week ; fora week or more, $1,25 easant in sesses healthful mi R. H.JAMES, THE RETIRED PHY SI cian, discovered, while in the Kast jndies, ® certain cure forConsumption, Asthma, B: chitis, Coughs, Colds, and General Debilit soovered by him when ty nly child, a daughter, was given up to die. His child was cured and is now alive and well. Desirous of benefiting his feliow-mortals he will send, to those who wish it, the recipe containing full'di rections eee and are ees remedy, frer, on receipt of their naines. ress = O, P. BROWN, au 6-3m No. 19 Grand st., Jerrey City. N. J. EW STOCK OF PLAIN AND FANCYSPAa TION ®.RY just received at Shepnerd’s— Fancy and plain Note and Letter Papers ard Enve- lopes. of iate: yles, Faber’s Polygrade aud other Pencils, Gold Pens, Steel Pens, Maynard @ Noyes’ Black, Blue and Red Inks, Hnvelop ssorted. plain and fancy, Blank emorandums, &c., School Book Children’s ‘Toy Books. of every variety, Also, Prayer Sooks, Psalms, &c. Don’t forget the place to get your money back, with 19 per cent—at corner 7th and D, States Office iding. head _W. D. SHEPBERD. npHIs 1S PX LARLY. ADDRESSED TO ALL PERSONS WHO WANT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS. At the wel!-known and old established Cash Bar gain Store (No, 349 7th street, near the Market ) y be found at al times s large and well-selected rtment of cheap and desirable DRY GOODS; but in order to make room for an extensive and ele; gant stock of Fall Goods, | shail commense from f ota supply of Summer cas! ally re juested to call and se- the Kappel, lich are now going off ¥ Cash Store ila oree" P,P. MADDOX, sul4iw* (Intel) No. 349 7th street. QHIRT MANUFACTORY, Ss No. 454 Nogtu sip Pa. AVENUR, Four doors west of he Globe Office, between 31 and 4G streets. JOHN H. FAULKNER begs leave to inform the citizens of Washington, Georg-townand Alex ria that he has taken the above stand. where he is prepared to manufacture SHIRTS of the beat material and in the most fashionable manier, at short notice, aud at prices as low asin New York. The styie of cut has never been surpassed. All genilemer wishing a fit are invited te cal! their meayures. Shirts manu:actured by him are warranted to fit, or no sale. au 6 eoSw cure some —____AUCTION SALES. TO-DAY & TO-MORROW MORNING. R SALE ay PU JCTION.—; ‘errant , to the estate Ite Geo. Jacob Kelier will be to der, for cash, on WEDN At 4 0’ clock p. atthe the highest pid- LESDAY; the 18th instant, it. a re _* _* ll DMINI-TRATOR’S SALE—In rsuance of A an ord-r fromthe Orphsne’ Court ior the county of Washi » District of Columina, u je Fes | Stst ult:mo, i will offer for sale. to the hi t +8t Suction, at my stables. on I street, be: tween Bish and es ats., TAURS AY MORNING, August 1: 11 o'clock, the following articles. viz: ard Wagon. one Saddle and B. Watch ; the same being the of Sam’i Cromwe'l, deo’d. Terms oxush. bat C. HAZEL, Admunistrator au 4-wSw* of estate of Sam. Cromweil. deo. 2 By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALF.—Will be sold on THURS- DAY, 12th Aegust next. at 10 o’clook, a. LSet 2 street, near the Centre Market, to the highest bidder, for cash, one bay horse, one iron-gray horse, one wagon, and one double sett of harness, to satis. fy certain debts and notes, secured di trast, recorded in Liber J.A.S., No 123, Of the land reoords of Washi H. EDMUND CLARK A. GREEN, Auctioneer. THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED, until THUR * mstant, same hou! By order, ore the Trustee 32 au l2 A. GREEN, Auet’r, —_—_—__ i Beet. —orooooooO——_—__ FUTURE DAYS ARSHAL’S 8ALE—1 a MU eee ra ng he ts oR the County of Wash and to mo aneenk a. m. ihe follow: ta ho lowing Cesori fe0e nd chatties. to wit: 1 bbl. of pure Vinegars 3 ls, of O} W jusky, and 2.caske of superior French Brandy, seized levied upon as the goods and chstties of Jonas P. Levy. and will be sold to sat- isfy Judiciats No. t. to October term, 19°8,in favor ot Howell & Stribling, vs. Jonas P_ Ley. W.SELDE jarshal _au 17-dts for the District of Columbia. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer, EXTENSIVE SALE OF HANDSOME 4 BuiLviNe Lots ix Tur First WARD ANDNEA THE ARSENAL, aT Auction.—On THURSDAY. the 19th instant, I shall m the premises, at 5 ©’elock p. m.— !ot No 2',in Square No. 24, Lats Nee 3,4, 5, 6, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, in Ser. 0. 50, The above mentioned property ison M and N, be- tween 22d and 2sth streets. ATS O'CLOCK the same eveni Is sell Lots Nos. , in Square No ad — Lot No.1, in east of Square No. 87. Fete erty frontson north @ and C, between ‘ist a streets. AND AT 63; O'CLOCK, I shall sell Lote Nos. 15and 16, in Square No. 16. This p operty fronts on uorth K, between 25th and ‘2th streets wi All the above property is handsomely looated. ON FRIDAY, the 20th instant, I shell sell. in front of the premises. commencing até o'clock p.m, on the first named property— Lots Nos. |, 2, 3, and 14, juare No, Lot No. 19, in Savare No es. o_o o Lot No 9, in Sq i. ituated near and east of the Ar- ‘This property i: enal, One-fourth cash ; the balance in 6, 12 and ‘erm i mouths, for notes bearing interest from day of sale. A mene given and a deed oftrust taken. Title m- disputabe, A. GRE au l4-d <2 4 By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ANDSOME TWO-STORY BRICK HOUSE anv Loton Norra |.. BETWEEN 6TH ANDTTH S1s.. aT AUCTION IDAY, the 20th I shall sell, in fron .m., part of Lot No.3 in improvements. hay afr 61 feet and running back 124 feet te between tt and 7th streets we: The improve- ments c-nsist ofa good two stcry brick house, con taining 10 good size rooms, The locality of the above property offers an in » Auet. 449, h L street of 8 40 feet alley, ducem to persons wishing to invest in property situated in a thriving business section of the t1'¥. ‘Teri One half cach : balance im 6. 12.18 and 24 months ; the d-ferred payments to bear interest and to be secured by « deed of trust upon the prem- ises. aulsd a A. GREEN, Auct, _ -oBY_ A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ANDSOME BUILDING LOT ON TR E Istanp at Avctiox.—On WEDNESDAY, the 25rn 1-stant, I shail sel!,in front of the premises, at6 v'clock p. m.. a handso: nd valuashie Baildicy Lot, being Lot No. 14, in Square No. 645, having & fire front ont» street south of 44 feet 1 inch, and os to a 3)-foot alley, be- ‘e*t, (on the Jelard.) wo or three building jecired. on the dy of sale. fer One fourth cash ; the balance in 6,12 and 18 montt.>, for notes bearing interest, sec! by a deed of trust upon the premises. “an led A. GREEN, Anct, n T the 24th instant. 1 sal! soil, in front of the p at 6 w’cock p.m, four handsome and desirabie Butiding Lots, being a part of the subdivision of inal Lot 1, in Square No.357, and desiznsted ax Fand 8. Ench lot has a beautiful front avenue, and runs back toan alley, between nd }4th streets west. rsons Wishing to purchase be quite healtiy and improving section of the city 1s cailed to the above sale, as the proper'y will poxitively be soid. Terms: One fourth eash ; balance in 6.12, and 18 mouths, for notes bearing interest, and secured by a deed of trust. ‘Title indisputable, 12-d emises, A. GREEN, Auot* au N ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of 2 writs LYE of fier facias issved irom the Clerk's office of the Cireust Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, aud directed, I shail expose to public in front’ of the Court-house door of raid county, FRIDAY, the Sd day of September, 1858, at 12'0’clock m., the tol- lowing deserived property, to wit: All defendant « right, ticle, © nd interest in and to Lots Nos. 3 and4 in Drury’s subdivision of Square No. 20, in the city of Washington, D. C..togetner with ail and singular the improvements thereon, seized and levied upon as the property of John H. Drury. and will be sold to satisfy Judiciais No. 235 . to October teriu, 1858, in favor of Geo. tang ston, W. SELDE hal y ar U-dts for the Districtof Columbia. ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of a writ of Fieri Facins, issued from the Cierk’s Office of ircuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington. and to me directed, 1 shall expose to public sale, for cash, in front of the rRIDAY, Court House door of said County, o: the 3d of September next, 1858, at 12° following described property, te ant’s right, title, claim, and int No. 1, in Square No. 841, in the city of W) 5 D C, togetuer with ali ant singular the mnprove- meots thereon, seized and levied upon as the prop- erty of Wm. H. Fanning, and will be sold to satisfy Judicial ~ o. 190, to Octubder term, 1858, in favor of John B, Morgan. - Marshal au li-ts “olumbia, P . INVESTMENTS AYING FROM 8 TO le PER CENT. We otfer for sale— tt. Louis County 7 per cent. Bonae, payable in 1362, ‘863, and 1864. A special tax is provided for the pay ment of the interest and redemption of the principal. ‘These bonds are sold at a rate lo pay Li per cent, per annum, J.ouisville City Bonds, Miunesota Strte Bonds,8 per cent. interest, sem avnuaily payable in New York. A speeiul tex pro- yided to pay the jaterest and a sinking fund created lor redemption of principal at maturity. pen eee PAUBB BROTHERS, opposite Treasury. iy 3'-1m Cc U. WALL, 7 . 515 Seventy StReert, Continues to furnish COF FINS, at short notice, of all kinds and sizes. J will atten: to removing persona from the oi a) grounds to new Cemetery. Furniture repaired ; Uphoistering done ; and Var- Dishing done at house: Residence—D street, between 6th and 7th, No, an AD 22-anam Heats OF THE SEASON. I have the pleasure to introduce the HAN DSOM- EST HAT OUT; aiso, a fresh case of SAPRENCH SOFT BATS cf ny own in portation. Getting them from first hands I can offer them much lower than usually sold im this city. A peep at them will guarantee sales. Sign of the “White Bear,’ street and Pa. avenue. Ap 2i-eotf 2 oe BOPKINS, wee. WOOD FOR SALE. From 3 to 490 cords of superior seasoned OAK WOOD, at Contee’s * tation, on Baltimore and Washington R. K., ready for market. Willee:lthe whole or divide to suit buyers. For particulars, ad- dress P M. SNOWDEN & BRO.. No. 13 West Fayette street, Baitimore, Md. eolw 'welve good Shirtmakers wanted, EW MUSIC received weekiy and sont by a t mi Om a any zn of ar’ world, SOHNE. erst BORLAND, AS: A. CUPPER, LEECHER & BLEEDER Res.dence—No. 434 Masschiusetts avenue, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, M.V. B. Bogan, M.D. "4. Ford Thompson, M.D. Rov. A.G. Carcthers,” J.He Stones Drurnine” Won. B, Butts. M.D. au 7-3m* ASSONMODATION STAGES BETWEEN BROOKEVIULE AND WASHINGTON, Leong Dorsey’s Hotei every Monday, Wedacs- is day and Friday, for Brookeville, at & luck and caving Brookevilled is St er: jesdsy, ir a orda’ at’ o'cloake, Further iaformation Sas be obtau by polying at Dorsey's Hotel, corner 7th and | sts., Washington. 9___ WESTON B, TURNER, Proprietor. _ SHOFS, WITHOUT REGARD TO CgsT. rar Bhat Sa all a Soe out Spree ir below coat, No, 349 7th e | s = 2, yards C 6% its, worth 8, anicies pak fi elluencer.) RFUMERIES, ‘Aout house BiG TBBWS. meat the Tith atract and Pa ave = . HE WONDE VE WASHINGTON Is ‘ABLE BA perform- r GIBBB’S V. er = Mi ournug from the corner of 29 Gm GRAFES!IGRAPES!: — Has | Mr. Howlett’s very fine and Peary 2 hay wn Grapes, Toder from this day the BLACK HaMBUKG oRAPE, for sale by the a 5 from the vine as an Poona Se Wea Vins. opprsite Be Hotel, . : CHEAP! CBEAP? yarn LEAF FANS. re Just received,a fine lot of PALM LEAF FANS, by case or dozen, at No, #4 7th street, opposite Patent Office. iv 9-tf oY VASTLY REDUCED i FP this date 1 shall offer the fol- lowing fw forless than their real value, wi the view of reducing stock, viz: WWERIES, GUIPURE, VAL L ES, EN- *S CLOTHING Tea EES RIBBON: a - &e. i ESS-MAKING, in Frowsh toplet. od et Soae t natios, Be oy EXTRACTS, ail 2H Sere tese tae a as Goer PANG er anoiRGR: * SIR SRR BY TELEGRAPH TO THE STAR. FROM AGENT ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Atlantic T, Aug. 17 —The followi: layor Tieman Youre, August 17. pon the success - » Saiting the con- was sent tod: congratulate your lordsb} of the Atlantic ea! tinents of Europe and A, London and New York—the n and the United resu. 8 fuite mind. To God be all . #. x Mayor of New York city. erie : real, in answer to an i, celebration Mayor Tieman also to the Mayor of Mont ax to re the grand se es a t that Leadon allthe Citizess of both shall unite in the celebration course, receive seasonable notice -F Timman, wat wer wen! for anxious smal A similar answer bi ties, and it must suffice The city is look! the public buildi many private reaydences ‘re illuminated. Cann ringing, and the The electrici: concerning the and and places of business streets are crowded ty Bay can give no in- king of the eabic. working condi , —The following di ‘eneral was sent to ransmitted over the ocean To the Honorable, the Secreta Colonies, London, Engiand - eral presents bis bumble d respectfully congratulates bi completion of the telegraphic commun’ tween Great Britain and the colonies Evmunn Heap Further from Eurepe. New Yor«, August 17.— with Liverpool dates to ¢ here this afternoon States steamer Ni: miles east of 8: President's re; ten of the cable at Toronto, Aug 17 from the Governor-G: Trinity Bay, to be t of State A the ity to the Queen, and ‘The steamer Saronia be 4th instant, arrived She reports eet are yesterday a! bearing up under en arrived out on 9d instant Prorogued on the 2d instant to interesting. The the Red sea cable ls founded in the North sea 2, the Turkish Commissioner in dab massacre, bad arrived. land have come to an under- ject of the massacre. Ali the The steamer Afri: Parliament was the 19th of October. The Qneen’s speech was uni Tin es ait icks the speech severe! The oe ea for laying during the recent sto ard to the Jed rance and Engl standing on the su! offenders are to be and the injured are to receive a M. Fould, the Paris banker, is The sentence of Nicotera from death to perpetual The London Sun office has brea burnt. ‘The Emperor Napoleon was at ing the fetes he will fenders connected wit! has been commuted servitude on the Cherburg. Dur- ve free pardon to all of- The recent battle between the Turks and Chris tians in Bexnia was a ver latter were victorious, bu rallied and drove the ny The Bombay mail had reached London T troops had been ordered into cantonments duri: An amnesty was expected til sanguinary affair sul uently the Turks Christian® into 4 the rainy season. he commercial news by this arrival has been New York City Hall Partially Burnt. New York, Angust 18. —0; partially burnt last night upper story were destroyed, but all the documents ed igs were unharmed. save by water and violence. The origin of the fire is ‘ks from the pyrotechnic dis- ness of the person in robably reach $50,000 Lilness of Lieutenant Schermerhorn. (Special Dispatch to the Star J Maxine Barracks, d, Aug. 17—12 at night ur City Hall wes The dome and centre attributed to sj play in the Park, charge. The loss will p: Charleston Navy Editor of The Star: Lieut. Scbermerhorn, U_S. Marine Virginia,) is at the point of death here. His dis- ease is typhoid fever. St. Lors, Aug of the Mth. per U to Booneville, 17: Jobuson, First Cavalry, the Commissary Depart: ust 17 —Leavenworth advices nited States Express Compan: it, state that Lieut. Co: and Capt. Simpson, of ment, beve arrived from The former shortly assumes the command at Fort Riley Health of New Orleans. ORLeans, August 17.—The number of he yellow fever for the TLe number of deaths yesterday reported from t! Battimone, Aug. 18 street and Ohio, $5.37885 brands, $5 50. W heat closed with a declini consequence of large receipts, jour is steady; Howard 50. New Ground both mg tendency, in but quotations un- Corn is dull and lower ; white, 75ai%c Provisions firm. Whiskey is dull at 264 a%7Ke New York Markets. gust 15 —Flour is firm : sales ate $4 S5a4 60; Ohio $5 Suas 75; Ltly higher. Soutbera red $1.30 1 40 for medium. mixed, 72*85e ; vellow 90a93- ; mens, $17 2a17.35; prime Sid 75a Lard is nominally unchanged Whisky is dull at 254 226K c. New Yor, Au of 12,000 bbis Southern $5 55a5. al 3 %; white i Fis New Yor, Ang. 15 —S: ¢xgo and Rock Island 73; La Crosse and Milweuk ern 224; New York Central jocks are bigher, Chi- IUlino's Centra! shares 4. Michigan South- %, Reading 474; Sterling Excbange ix dull at 109, a100% HEAP CAKPETINGS. We announce to th the tet of Septembe: for new eoods, we will seil CAKPETINGS at extremely low hgures. wide Rag end List Carpetings at 25 ingrain Carpetings at 3! and 37 SO cts, ‘lung Lngrain Carpetings st S? and 0 * fete 62 cts. are heavy, al! through alike, and ia Also, ail woo! at 5) cents, worth 65 cts. 81 6) cents, worth 75 to 87 cts, double Inernin and J hree- unning off at less money We are also selling exe *lient and rich Brusseis = +7} eee $i per yard, nobly worth 2>and $1 37, We have in stock alsoa good supp! Venitina Carpetings for passage 8 full supp'y of Starr -rod: Housekeepers who would eave about 25 cents on ths dollar in their purchases ¢ © publi thet from now until Good heavy and and 3: our very best fine ply Carpetings are no’ urnture Dry hoods us within the RCUIT COURT OF Colembia for the count; Catherine A. Smith, eS. Graysuc Kichelberger smith, executors, Maria L.. hus wife, said hus wie; James W Charles H., Jone F.. E Baueher — THE aa 5 Dis Fsict or and Lewis F. Copper. * persmith and | Teane A. Apn john The bill io tne souve cause states in substance hat ea:t Isaac Baugher. by his will. devise« t at perty in the Dist: Colt of paris of lots