Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1858, Page 3

— the building line are in proggssion in northern part of the city,on M, Sixth, and tinh streets, whieh, from their character, as dding to and augmenting the value or real estate thereabouts, deserve special mention at the nt time. Mrs. Serivener, on M street, be- Sixth and Seventh, has been enhancing cular and beauty of in that neigh- porhood, by causing & fine three house to pe built adjoining ber own dwelling. The poilding covers a s| of W fret front by 50 feet deep, and will, when com; |), contain nine commodious rooms, which are to be finished off snastyle of elegance not second to house which bas been built inthis as pres- ent senson. The brick work is by T. Lewis; carpenter, Thos. H. Barron. Jn the rear of this puilding. In what is commonly known as Goat siley, considerable has been done, and is now doing in the way of Bjading- Some balfa mile ofalley thereabouts, is being cut down to the corporation grade, and is to be paved forthe con- venience comfort of those wroupyiog the ad- jcent houses. This neighbor! is, perhaps, one of the most desirable for private residence, of any in the city of Washington, commanding, as it does, an unusually fine view of the eenery surrounding place, and especially of the river and Virginia shore. On Sixth street, between M and N streets, Mr. Joha Todd, clerk in the Post Office Department, jsbaving % commodious dwetting-bouse built, three stories sy pe te @ cellar, and containing eight large and comfortable rooms. This house is also delightfully located in a neighborhocd where ao investment of this kind Is likely to pay 2 good interest to the owner. Within the past four years’ real estate In this vicinity has consid- erably more than doubled in value. The work of erection was performed by Holizclaw & Bruff, carpenters, John A. Foos, bricklayer, and Sulli- van & Stewart, plasterers. Directly opposite this bouse, stands a row of three handsome new bricks, just completed for the use of tenants, each containing eight large mus, Which are neatly finished in a pretty and appropriate style of architecture, and lock very attractive. They are severally owned by Parker, J. F. Walker, and Cot. Brooks, and will rent for at least $300 per yeur readily. The fronts are handsomely decorated, and have neat fron reils to the snug ower plats that adorn the gar- den. In the same square,a few steps north from these, stands the elegant new dwelling of Mr. Geo H. Varnell, painter. Of this building the walls have been erected, the roof put on, and a ig of the inside work has been comple- ted. The walls are three stories in height, witha commodious basement story, and enclose a space of ground twenty-five feet front, by thirty feet ep. The work is being done by carpenters and bricklayers, in exchange for the work of the pro- prietor in the painting line, and consequently does not cost so much as if done by contract The plastering is tong ape by Sullivan & Stew- art, who seem to be in for all a jobs. In this square also, we notice three other new three-story bricks, near the corner of N street. Just ready for the plasterers. They are owned severally by Mr. John Hoover, Mr. Humphrey, and Mr. Somers. Their dimensions aie thirteen feet front by thirty feet in depth, containing cight rooms each pn is the bricklayer, snd John Humphrey plasterer. Such a cluster of really — and well-bailt bonses, admirably arranged for tenants of medium means, as are, or will be soon, ready for occupation in this uare, must prove a great advantage to the neig hbor- heod in more Ways than one. We noticed one considerable want in our hasty visit on Saturday to thi lace, viz: a grocery store. This peigh- borhood is rapidly becoming peopled by a popu- lation of a class requiring better accommoda- tions in respect of purveyance, than are to be found in the small shops adjacent; and an enter- prising caterer of choice articles in the way of family provisions, etc., would doubtiess do a snug business there, even new, not to mention the increase which will eventually result from the enterprise of those engaged in Providing for the increasing wants of our fapidly growing cy rei ‘assing from this square to the next, in the same street, viz: between N and O streets, we notice with pride, the enterprise of our indefati- Kable friends, Messrs. Sallivan & Stewai terers, in shape of half a dozen two-st: ‘rame dwellings, the beauty of which attracts every passer by. These houses are the first result of a young yet profitable association between two ex- celient mechauics, who are, also, excellent men and citizens; and are a good illustration of what can be accomplished by industry, conducted in a proper channel. Long may Messrs S.& S. wave! On tbe corner of M and Fifth streets, Mr. Dan‘i Harkness, carpenter, is progressing with theerec- tion of two large and first class ouses, for Mr. Thomas Walker. At present they stand alone, but cannot do so long, if we may judge by the rapid crowth of the above-mention adjacent nelghborbood. They are three stories high and contain eight large rooms, besides a bigh base- ment storyeach. The brick work, which {s very neat job, was done by Mr Plant, and Messis. Sullivan & Stewart, we learn, are to be theplasterers W ben finished, they will embel- lish the entire vicinity. We notice also, on Sev- enth street, between L and M sts » a large excava tion twenty-five feet wide, by seventy feet deep, over which Messrs. Moore & C 1, grocers, are soon to have erected a large and handsome gro- cery warehouse, which they intend to occupy themselves, their present store, near I street, on Seventh, being too limited for their steadily aug- Menting business. Over the store they intead ultimately to run up two additional stories fora dwelling house his building will add much to the lively business aspect of the place, TRestRes oF PrBLic ScnoolLs—Adjourned Meeting —The Board met at the City Hall, yes- terday afternoon, pursuant to adjournment—Col. Raudolpb, the President, in the chair. Oa motion of Dr. Ironside, the nomination of Miss obinsou, ax Assistant in Primary No. 2, First District, was taken up and coufiim+d. On motion of Dr. Walsh, the nominations of Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Clarke, Miss Sanderson, Miss Moss, and Miss Myrick, for their respective schools, were alxo couftimed, The Chair read the applications of Sarak B. Kennedy, Eliza D. O'Bryan, Emma Wannall, Sarah E. Eckloff, Geneva Reed, and Margaret J. Walsh, for teachetships in the public schools ; which were referred to the committee on exaini- Dations. — motion < Dr. tronside, Miss Fannie Hoover a» appointed as Principal of Primary No 5 in the Firat District, ia as Dr. Ironside, from the committee on books, submitted a report recommending the introduc- tion of Warren's Geography aud Worcester's Speller, im the higher ciasses of the District schools; and of the First, Second and Third Primary Readers of Hilliard’s Series for the pri- mary schools, in lieu of Swan's Primary and Grammar Sch Readers ; and Bullion’s Gram- muar in all the schools where others are aow used. Dr. tronside stated that Messrs. Blanchard & Mebun bad authorized him to say that they would furnish Warrea’s School Geography for introduction into the schools, at fifty cents per copys which was just balf tne ordinary retail P ice. Mr. Price moved that Messrs. Blanchard & Mohua be authorized to furnish the schools with the Beography under consideration; provided, they furnish it at fifty cents pet copy, for six months, from and after the first of + ptember next. va this branch of the report the board took a vote, and it was adopied. Tue Board then considered that port which related to the use Speller in the District Schoois, it was ado; The recommendation of the committee as to the substitution of Hill 's series of Primary School Readers, in place of Swan’s in the pri- inary schools, was discussed at some length and nally adopted. Various vills were presented by the Treasurer, Which were approved, and ordered to be paid The Treasurer also presented an estimate of Contingent expenditures by the Board of Tras- tees, for the current year ending June 30th, 1559; Which was ad a Also, estimates for coutingent expenses for the Several public school districis for ibe same; which were adopted. The subdject of school accommodations was brought up, and Pr. lvonside moved that a com- mittee be appointed on the part of the Board to confer with the Committee on the Public Schools Of the City Couneil’s, with a view to effecting some arrangement for the better of the schools. pted, and the Chair ap- part of the re- if Worcester’s nd, on motion, The motion was ado | desesaine as the committee Messrs. Ironside, Price, awrenson and Willett. The Board then adjourned. Woon’s Harm Restorative.—To those of our readers whom age or disease may have rob- bed of a portion of the glossy ringlets of youth, Prof. Wood's Hair Restorative will prove inval- vable. It is no mere —— so up to sell, but @ real, substantial restorer of the hair, doing all for thin hair and baldness that its proprietor Professes that it can do. The certificates in Sother columa, attest its value, and 5; the *perience of the hundreds who bave found in it ike remedial effects. Ou, tue Bivatves.—The Powhatan afrived Jesterday from Norfolk with such a lot of hus- cleus oysters as we bad not seen since last win- ter. We found at Dubant’s, corner of Pennsy!- wanla avenue and Sixth street, some of them; which would have graced the table of bis admi- [2bly Kept house in the month of Febcuary—fat, luscious, and enticing Ixcaupiany Attexrr.—At an early hour last ight, an altempt was made to fire a carpenter “Sop on Gatrert north, in tbe Fourth Ward. The attqmpt way y discovered in time to Coedings of the City Council are very interesting On Monday the meeting was Pecullarly so, "Th to fatten certain officers, and the obje of the | older members to the sition, caused debate, in which arsipabagee the city’s of the p of Shen the creditors of the are jemand micas aetna Lan tions of Mr. Jones, relative to the water caused a discussion of the financial condition pe city; during which it was argued that at the Egor it was doubtful if credit of the ion was worth a thousand dollars. next méttter discussed was the bill equal- the salaries of the po pee In this dis- ion it was argued as the United States cases do not now enormous fees, and that een nes Satin aL PT en ceny canes, 0 pay of the justices to make up fori. Another argument was, that as to fatten officers already fat, out longing to Corporation creditors, , in justice to the lower officers, ought to give thei a bite. The such a - ‘Phe joint resolu- old game of the magistrates was referred to in no ve a terms by Mr. Mulloy, who de- ser! the bills as sent to the Criminal Court under the ‘fee system,’? but who, nevertheless, ‘went in’? for having the C heavier salaries to the mopietretes, witheet - was passed gard to services rendered. This bill in the lower Board - The bill to prevent inhuman treatment of ani- mals, better Known as the “Sheepres’? bill of Mr. Wallace, was taken up, with amendments proposed a tere police committee. After a few remarks relative to the propriety of passing the vill, from its putative fathe:: Mr. Jones, from the Second Ward, read from the city laws sections which be pire to answer the purpose designed by the dill pro ,and Mr. Parker immed ately moved to lay it on the table; which passed by a vote of yeas 12, to nays S—thus ending Mr. Wal- lace’s “ Sheepses’’ question. ‘The next matter was Alderman Miller’s “ Pol- son bill”? The Chair undertook to read it, when, on motion of Mr. Powell, it was laid on the table. Next, the police committee reported a bill to enforce the last clause of the 13th section of the charter of 1818. The original bill was designed to prevent squatters on the public reservations ; but the amendment of the police committee went still further, and, as we understood the Chatr, imposed a tine on the United States Com- missioner of Public Buildings for neglect of duty. As soon as the chairman wis informed of this feet, he withdrew his amendment, being convinced that the Conncil has no right to pun- ish a United States officer. ‘The next was a petition offered by Mr. Orme from sundry citizens for the purchase of bogs— say one hundred in each Ward to act as scaven- gers for the city, in view of the inetticiency of the officers having charye of that business. This caused great indignation among the of the Board. Some regarded it as an ins paper; others as being highly disrespectful ; ax a burlesque upon the Council, and ay ridiculing their legislation. It was moved to return it to the presentor to be taken where he got it from ‘Then came a discussion on the right of Petition ; and the precedent set by Congress in the case John Quincy Adams was referred to, as weiles the expulsion of another member for disrespect. Motion after motion in reference to it was made— to lay it on the table, to refer, to send it back, & nd, wanes without disposing of it, the adjourned. Tur Casce CeLesRation IN THIS Crty.—To- day New York is all excitement. The sponta- neous enthusiasm which improvised processions and impromptu-ed crude demonstrations, has, as it ripened. grown into the shape of a monster Procession, &c., by which New York tells her Joy at the completion of the Atlantic cable. Fur- ther South the demonstrations are less complete and splendid; and in this city, Wall, Stephens & Co., alone echo the Northern demonstrations. The preparations at their establishment are of the most comp ete character. As we announced aa few days since, a superb arch spans the cornice of their store A platform has nm erected in front, and the stars and stripes, with the national ensigns of Great Britain, Ireland, France, Ger- many and China are displayed. At7}¢ o’clock, this evening, the establishment will be illuminated, and at 15 minutes before 8,a concert of vocal and instrumental music will be commenced at the orchestra, which has been erected for that purpose, in front of their store. Esputa’s Band furnishes instrumental music, and a vocal “concord of sweet sounds”? is furnished Messrs. EB. W.W. Griffin, H. M. Teasdale, W . E. Morgan, J. D. Heath, and E. A. Teasdale. The instrumental programme will be as fol- lows: Grand March, Annie Laurie senick ser, Duet, Paradise Waltz, Hail Columbia, Anvil Chori Polonnaise, Star-spangled Banner, God save the Queen, Early Memories (variations,) La Marseillaise, Air, Yankee Doodle. The vocal programine comprises the songs of The Mountain Wave, La Marseillaise, God save the Queen, Beautiful Star, Star-spangled Banner, and Good night, dear friends. We understand that the National Hotel, and some other buildings, will be illuminated. Ov» Fettows’ Hatt.—This popular place of Tesort, the particular favorite of all concerts, lecturers, wmen. and ball givers, has recently undergone a complete renovation, under the su- Pervision of Capt. Moore, President of the Board of Trustees of that Institution. The walls and ceiling have been painted in a styie to challenge the admiration of ail who have visited the build- ing since Its assumption of the new winter habil- iments. Not only bas the painter (Mr. James O’Brien) rendered this handsome hail a pleasant scene for the eve to look upon, but arrangements for the greater comfort and convenience of audi- ences have been entered into with a determination to bave nothing wanting in this respect. The stage bas been remodeled, ,and made more desi- rable for exhibitions by the introduction of new screens on either side, while in front, a large namber of substantial arm chairs have been pro- vided for the purpose of reserve seats when occa- sion sball make them necessary. Much additional room has been made in the body of the hall, by the introduction of seats containing room jor two hundred people more than could bave been seated under its former arrangement. Many of the seat« are cushioned, Odd Fellows’ Hall, in all re- spects, will now compare with any cther in the country, of the same dimensions, for beauty and comfort, and its locality is, without doubt, the very best in Washington city for concerts, fairs, bails, exhibitions, public meetings, ete , and can, ata pinch, be made to answer very wel! for small theatricals. Tue GeorcrtowNn Scnoous.—These schools are advertised to resume at §% o’clock on Mon- day, September 6th, with increased means of usefulness. These consist of a separation of the female schools, (an arrangement they have al- ways suffered for the want of,) and other advan- tages, and they are now complete, and offer an opportunity for a better education, in all that is essential, than private schooix. The public schools of the North have attained this point, not only as regards the essentials, but the accomplishments, covering music, drawin . and the languages; so that hundreds of the chil dren of those who are able to pay, are enticed there by the superior advantages enjoyed, and hundreds of others are driven there to secure the benefit of those advantages. The secret of the success of the public school system may, "oy the be found in a very trite remark made by jhe principal of a boarding school, at one of thé public examinations of these Georgetown schools, that “.n private schools, the schools were made by the pupils, but ta these public xchools, they were ie by the teachers and other lawful authority.” The schools are to be formally opened, in the apenas of the Guardians, and every effort will made to dispense the greatest possible benetit to the greatest possible number. Tax New Doxg.—Considering the limited number of hands employed upon the New Dome this season, the progress of the work bas been good, and gives great satisfaction to the engi- neers, both for the advancement which has been made and the faithfulness which has character- ized the labors of those cneseed upon its con- straction. Tbhesecond section of the Dome,which has been put up this summer, and securely fast- ened by strong wrought-iron connect! Draces, and thick, -beavy plates upon the top, carries the iron work of the Dome toa height of thirty-two feet, and within about twenty feet of the height ofthe old Dome. From its top, a beautiful view of Washington and the surrounding country may be obta: . The present supply of iron baving nearly run out, the work here will soon have to be suspended. The suspension will not, how- ever, we are informed, be attended with any ma- terlal damage to the work, it being so secured, throughout, as to be nearly impervious to the weather. CAPE OF A BuRGtar.—The house of Mr. Arthur Scott, in the Fifth Ward, was entered by a burglar on Monday night, and the fact being discovered bya servant, the alarm was given. ‘The watchmen on the beat went to the assistance of the family, and one of them, Mr. A. heave made for a man who he discovered hurriedly Iiett ho Uahcta Grace sie ightea watchman og ob, pb ln overtaken, and a hand-to-| struggle ensued in which the watehman received several cuts about the neck and arms from a kaife. The burglar escaped. Rea Estate —Yesterday,J. C. McGuire & ., Auctioneers, sold west parto: lot 9, in square 631, on F street, between Third and Fourth sts," for 60% cents. Purchaser, Mr. Hanney. ‘Txiats at THE GuaRp Hoyse.—This morning the following cases were disposed of: Charles days. join Huley, aoa aye Orricens’ Mextine.—The officers of the vol teer regiment met last night at the Columbian Armory, to take iato consideration an invitation from the Baltimore military to be present with them on the 13th inst., at the exhumation of the remains of McComas, whose name, and also that of bis companion, Wells, have always been asao- ciated with the defeat of the British and the death of Gen. Ross, at the attack on Baltimore during the late war with Great Britain, ‘The In- vitation was declined on account of other ar- ra its .. officers took up the subject of the appoint- ment of a Master Armorer for the Columbian Armory, an appointment to be made by the Sec- retary of War. They concurred in recommend- jog that post Ser; it Hamilton, of the U. 8. Marine corps, an and faithful soldier, emi- nently qualified for the position. and highly es- teemed by the citizens of Washington, as well ach he officers of the corps to wh! he is at- Waits Rosrs at Atcinctox —The waning summer only serves to bid our Pleasure-seeking friends “‘ make hay while the sun shines.” To- morrow the f Spied of Arlington will be wis merry with a@ joyous crowd. The White Rose Assembly dance in the pavilion and stroll in the wildwood, and those who mingle in the festivi- ties will come a with regret from the enjoy- ment that there will reign supreme. Pic Nic.—This morning, the German Catholic Sabbath School, preceded by Bergman’s brass band, marched in procession toa pleasant place in the Fifth Ward, where they intend spending the day in such amusements as will delight the young folks. Our best wishes are with them. Detention.—The train ofcars from Baltimore, due at six o’clock this morning, did not arrive until after ten. The delay was caused by a freight train running off the track a few miles from Baltimore. No one was injured. Worth Rxapine.—W hy 1s it that so suffer ine and drag out amserabie existence, itted for the enjoyments, nnd even cudiaare suits of life, when relief may be obtained, and heal vigor restored, by a treatment at once conve- bient and safe,xs wel! as permanent in its character? To those who have suffered ini 8 With dise-se, ultimating in joss of appetite, vigor, &c., the under- signed tenders his professional services, assuring the sufferers, in candor and sincerity, (lewenrg oon- venient and proper prescriptions, a thorough eure and sound body and mind, without unple:sant re strictions or hinderance from ordinary business pur- 8. All diseases ofa parece nature, from whatsoever cause, either recent or chronic, strictures, an irrita- ble bi ler, &c.—also, Scrofula, Asth Rheuma- tism, Piles, &c., skillfully and successfully treated. Dr. Harris will visit Washington every week du- ring May and June, reinaining Wednesdays, Thurs- days, and Fridays ofeach week, Can be consulted athis rooms, 58 Nutioual Hotel, from 10 ke 1; and 5 to8 p. m. K, B. Harrts, M. D.. ma 18-WThFtf Residence, Richmond, Vs, PENNIES:—Those m want of Pennies, for change, oan alwaya obtain them on spplication at the coun- ter of the Star Office. tf at the Philadelphia Confectionery, corner i2th and F streets. Ice Cream $1.0 pergal.on. jy 2-lm* Weppine Caxks, very pretty cag ap =. linac Uy the NoroMG Secu Dn the 3'st ultimo, the Rev. Mr, Swentzel, WILLIAM CALDWELL to Miss MARGARET A. DUVALL. both of this city, (Alexandria Gazette pleese copy.) . ee DIED. In Georgetown, D. onthe Sist August GEORGE WASHINGTON. aged a month fant son of Charies J.and Elizabeth Wise. Sieep, dear babe, and take thy rest, God hath called thee home, and thought it best. * 1am, 8, in- Onthe morning of the Ist instant, JOHN AIKEN McKEOWN, the beloved son of John and Mary McKeown, aged 2 years and 2 mouths. His funeral will take place on 2 mereaey sue 2d inst., at 40’clock, from No. 369 M street, betwern 14th and 15th. The frienda of the family are invited to attend without further nottor. Sleep, lovely Johany, in death's cold arms, No p inatiliots. nor fear alarins ; Thy tenaer a; now At rest With angels bright, and ail is biest ; Past his suffering, past nis pain, Coase to weep, for tears are vain; Calm the tumults of thy breast. He who suffered is at rest. ij In this oity, on the Sist Angust, at 43, 0’olock p. m atthe residence of her daughter, Mrs. Roger Jones inthe 83d year of her age. alter along and painful illness. which she bore with obristian resig- nation and fortitude, Mrs. ANN PAGE, relict of ie late William Byrd Page, of Clarke county, irgima. The fnnera! will take piace from Christ Church, Alexandria, Va , on Thu:sday, September 2d, at 12 o’olock, to which the friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend, BOARDING. OARDIN®, or Furnished Rooms for rent by the day, weck or month, at MISS MORLEY’S, 275 Pa avenus. Families or single gentlemen wishing to locate for the winter will find this location one of the best in thecity. Terms moderate _ 1 -St* | OARD.—TWO comfortable ROOMS with BOARD can be obtained in iS private familz at 407 13th street, between G and H, within a few minutes’ walk of the Treasury Department. se 1-4t* 7 OAR DING —Parlor and Cha + ber occupied iast session by Senator Green for rent ; handsomely furnished with gas. Aliso, fur Rooms in the second floor, answering the purpose of a x —or oan be rented singly. Board if desired, 458 10th street, between Dand E sel ft" Bess DING AND ROOMS, most pleasantly situated, with new and ‘elegant furniture, may t be obtained at 529 H street, between 6th and 7th streets. au 31-4." Bs R DING.—A few gentlemen orn be aceommo- dated with good BOAR Dand pleasant ROOMS by ar plying at No 502 Pa. avenue, between 2d and dd streein. near St. Charles Hotel. au le im* FOR RENT AND SALE. [SEE FIRST PaGs.| (OR SAL A new BRICK HOUSF. No. 357 ith strest, between Massachusetts avenue and M street containing five rooms, a pa Jur, dining room and kitchen, and carriace housy. Will beso d en accommodating terms Possession giveaimme- — Apply on the premises to JAS. T. FERRY. sel Im* uite on POR RENT—The fine, Pa. avenue. nearly op; 6 the Nationa! Hotel, well calculated fora select private boarding. There Is ga8 in 6very room, with mny other conven:ences. Full supply of excellent spring water im the kiteh- en. To @responsib'e permanent tenant the rent will be low. Inquire in the store next door. au 31_3t* Fee SALE—A DRUG STORE, we | located, Sai e HOUSE, No, sal Will be so'd low for cash, or approved security, afactory reasons given for selling. Address OMEL.” au 2 lw UABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE—The meeribe \ pit at private sale the property the Bake: The Bakery has a front of 64 feet on the Canal and controls 50 inches of water for driving its ma- wnery. ne y or Coal Yard 1s not sur ed by any im the District. Also. a Wood and Coal Yard now in the occupancy of Hurty & Orme and Mr. Barron. This property has a front of 120 feet on the Canal ard 19239 fext on the west side of Gresn street, and is as easy of ac- cess for consumers from Georgetown or Washing- ton as any yard in the District. ‘The above rty will be offered on libera! terms, and if not sold viously, will be offered at pubic sale on the 3ist day of August, 1858, at 50’clock p.m. = Apply to THOMAS BROWN, 145 West street, Gourretown : 8. T. GROWN, Pa. ters sete corner of 14th street, Washington, D.C ;or - NA#D & BUCKEY, Georgetown, D.C. nu 25 tf See Feet SALE—A Market and pDnury FARM of soout 80 acres, with all the necessary buildings, &¢., in fine condition. It is situated in Alexandria eonaty, Va..about tive miles from the Long Bridge and pe from the scarred mapped Hs ln ina sold low on accommo ing terms. 7, letter, through the Post Office, to JAMES W. BURCH, Washington City. fu 24-tf roperty fora Bak: WR SALE—On accommodating terms—two smsil BRICK DwELE G HOUSES, in G'nod W norte “They aroina busines: pact of the prema ae an kind of work, suitable tho at low prices, Appi: in ROLLARD WEBB, Nova Teh etrect: anh? For RENT.—Suits of or Lp bed ROOMS, far or unfurnished, very de: y located, less term. Terms mode- ib, oP apply at he Benn. avenue, nearly opposite Nour restr F. HOLDEN, = room over Richard J. aire enety aan Bele Tas con's y- a ICHARD J RYON. mu 12:1 F' RE WORKS, for the Atiantic Telegraph Cel- ebration, at au 31-3t LAMMOND’S, ULES-MULES-MULES, wa Rae tese BB SUNT ee nemo! wiki p! A nithae uns H, ascap ene ha entree Wathr otue Gerrecione. Pl — a nen mn afl ht es to toadistance. au 2 tw* ore y Goo? ALS Snub ASF GEORGETOWN. — Correspondence of The Star. Groxerrown, Sept. 1, 1858, ‘The Post Office has been removed to the new Custom-House building, on Congress street, and the enlarged accommodations afforded by the present office are felt and-appreciated by our citi- zens. They have now a Custom-House and Post Office which will hereafter receive the praise of all who visit the town, in place of the ridicale which was heaped upon the old buildings, in oe these important offices had been so long Before the adjournment of the City Counctls, Mayor Gravion ore @ Message tothe Board of Common Council, suggesting the propriety of taking some steps toward having a celebration of the successful experiment of laying the Tele- aph Cable, when its lete snecers should . pecstocsscily demerss: maraed The Common ouncil referred it to the Board Aldermen, and there the matter dr ae a The Vigilant Fire Company, in view of the neglect of the corporation in this business, de- termined that ‘wn should make some demonstration in honor of the great event, and at an early hour this morning, our citizens were a from their slumbers by the loud ri ing of the clarion-tongued fire-bell, and the booming of cannon. But few knew the meaning of the noise ; some supposing it to be the alarm. of a terrible and destructive conflagration, and some others imagined that the “city party’? of rowdies invited over a fewdays since by Captain Orme, had come, and were bombarding the town. Several of our schools open norte 1 and the streets present a lively scene, with hrongs of school children hurrying on their way to the school-house. They all appear delighted that the holidays are over and that schoo has once more begun. A large number of students are hourly arriving at our ancient and venerable college, and the prospect ts that some four hundred young genti e- men Will receive instruction at good old Georg e- town college during the present term. So mite it be! Spectator, Jr. - ALEXANDRIA. XANT Correspondence of The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 1858. The merchants are beginning their examina- tions of stock preparatory to fall purchases, and are waiting, with interest, for the opening of the busy season. A new and substantial bridge over the Alexan- dria Canal at Poor House Lane is nearly com- pleted. It replaces the rottenjstructure that, some time since, fell in and nearly killed a canal boat- maa. In mentioning, yesterday, the Proposed _con- nection between the Orange Railroad and Wasb- ington Railroad, we intended ‘reversed’? where the Spe say ‘“‘renewed,”’ for, so faras we hear the subject agitated, and that is in the newspa- pers, the parties contend that anether vote would announce a change in public opinion. The corner stone of a new Catholic Church, at Fairfax Station, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, will be laid by the Rt. Rev. John McGill, Bishop of Richmond, on Sunday, 12th of September, with the ceremonies prescribed by the Roman Pontifical. When Mercury guesses Alexandria news, and guesses wrong and fs corrected, he says it is pitiful. Which, Wingheel, the falsehood or the correction ? AUCTION SALES. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. ALE RY ORDER OF ORPHANS’ COURT >> of Hevusruo.p anv Kitcnen Furnitvaes, Pi ANoFORTE, &C.—On TUESDAY, the 7ih instant, shail well,at the reside ce of Richard Middieron, Ksq.. on 3d street east, between north Aand B sts. No. 4%, at 10 o'clock a. m., all the personal eff. cts of Jonas Middicton, decsased, viz: Pinnoforie, sey’ n octaves, in fine order, Mahogany Sofas, Chairs and ‘I'ables, Do. Dressing and other Bureaus, Cottage and other Bedsteads, Cane and other Chairs, Locking Glasses. Washstands, Carpetsand Ruge, Stair Rods, Feather Beds and Bedding, Cooking, Radiator and other Stoves, China. Glass and Crockery Ware, Venetian Blinds. With mauy other artio'es which we deem unne- oeasary to enumerate. Terms cish. By order of the Administrator. se }-ts A. GREEN, Anet. N ARSHAL’S SALE—In virtue of two writs of fieri facias, under the lien law, issued from the Clerk’s Office ¢f the Cirowit Court of the Dis- trict of Columbia for the county of Washington, and to me directed, I shall expose to puviic sale. for cas, in front of the Court House door of sad county,on FRIDAY. the 24th day of September, 1858, at 120'elock m. the following described prop- erty, to wit: All defendant’s right, title, claim 8nd ipterest in and to a Frame House situated on Lot No. Si, in Square No. 232, gocording to subdivision made by the Trustees of the Urphan A ylum, as also, the said Lot No. 3i, in said Square No. 282. fronting 24 feet on M street north, hetween 12th and 13th streets west. inthe city of Washing- ton, D. C.. seized and levied upon as the of Job: cReddy and will pe sold to sat cials No, 554 and 355, to October term, of Mary A. Harvey, and Michael Com trator of Henry Harvey, and pom Har Wn, Lloyd, W. SELDEN, ts for the District of Columbia, ist GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM’TS. URREST HALL, GEURGETOWN. MONDAY EVENING, Sept. 6th, Prof. DONALD MACLEOD will givea series of Rea: ines and Recitations from the Poets and Dramatists, including scenes from Macbeth and pamlee, and passages from Milton, Scott, Coie ridge. &o. Tickets 25 cents—at the Book and Musio Stores. TL Readings will beein at 2 0’clo re l-4t GECKEETOWN SCHOOLS, ‘The exercises of the Schools will he resumed on Moneay next, September 6th, at f}3 o'clock, with Increaeed means of usefulness, and the pupils will be par ctual in attendancsat the opening. App'ica- tion for admissien, in the case of new pupils, must be made to Mr. W.C. MAGEE, who will register the names in the order in which they apply. 17 The Guardians meet THIS (W EVENING, at 6 o'clock, ‘st Fee RENT—The STORE in Foxali’s Row, in Georgetown, recently occupied ax the Post Of- fice, It is having new front put in and will befitted up to suit the tenant. Apply to DR.C. H. CRAIG 1K! 124 Dunbarton street. se l-eo2w OR SALE—I wish to dispose of, at private sale,all my personal Property, Dweliing, | joe couse, Wagen and } Horse. For terms ap; to ELENORA KNOTT, corner Dunbartonand Green ats., Georgetown, D.C. au 3 oOD AND COAL v y hand a large and well selected stock of Woop ‘nd COALS which we will sell low fer ih. ash. . ived, a cargo of very superior RED ASH contarived wile sold at areduced price sf de- livered from the vessel. chile expecting in a few days, a cargo of Lehigh 01 ‘Al ordera will bo thankfully received and prompt- rt ly attended ae cod Hc hg betwe and the Canal, Georget wo ey ce HENRY BARRON & SON. OR RENT.—A three-story BRICK HOUSE, basement, on 2d st-eet, Georgetown, the Inte residence of M. De Bodisoo, containg 16 oF 17 rooms. The house and lot are large an“ 1 complete order, having all the necessary out-buildings, batas, &o. It ig ons of the —— ocrmmeensous fe paerter town, and we: or comfor' elegance, re iy to BROOKE . WILLIAMS, Georgetown ti a a ait a ta hcp nel ‘LOCK REPAIRING.—Clocks of every ae- C seription corefally repaired, and the strik- 10} t properly adjusted, by ee J) &. WATSON, 59 Bridge street, Georgetown, [-7- For the convenience of persons living ata distance, a competent Workman will be sent to their own house, ‘Klsrge stock of Clocks always on hand, for sale. au 2'-Im* M. N RUPPEL, _ ORTH side of Market Space, No. $7. hetween pedeead Colca rere uw 1 RESTAURANT may be found, at QD times. the choices! most excellent it and assortment of LIQUORS. the jest kinds of GAME in OYSTERS o season. ished at any time to the Great Falls, or any other point on the Obio Canal. aD UMMER DRINKS. berry Brandy, Ginger Wine, oS. Seep er 60., Absinthe, perry do., dials, Strourhetetel, er Bitters. Sint he cheapest, best largest assortment of Por- tera Browa Stont and Lager Beer ever offered athe Save, ‘as well as ger ae — OF 8 ag tom eee, er ve 4? s oornes of OoOwpD OW DER! Fi epOWwDER A. F. OFFUTT & CO., in Georgetown, having acoepted the agency for the District of Colambia from the justly cel Hazard Powder Compa- ny. Would res; ly call the attention of ors, miners. q jers and to the that they haveat this times magazine well stored with yf Sedawenoeieae phe far et which will be: by the quantity at the Fe, G, Kentucky ile d0.510 PG Fea ot kegs of Ibs. each in | Ib. camsters, : & Bee 10 5 Ib. wholesale and retail dealernin Groveries: Dry Goods: See auitcian nema ELLING HOUSE and 8’ i 00- i * Ft by the late relling AUCTION SALES. TO-DAY 4 TO-MORROW MORNING. Th Bidder AS eon anion THURS BY TELEGRAPH TO THE STAR. FROM AGENT ASSOCIATED PRESS. ‘folios Lord Napier at the Celebration. New Yorn, Sept. !.—Itis understood that Lord No. | jing aon dine on Friday evening with Cyras W. in he ps sor Aa > Of the se other British to the AROVE SA iS POST: few elf enue WE SALE 1 ; PONED, | felezraph ndron, together with a few select By order of the . a ings attend: at the colebratt THY ABOVE SALE POST- ~ Will be one of the guests of the poued ntl THURSDAY tae eet R POST. if ner to-morrow evening at the MEtrOpa- Forder ofthe Tate. eal a au l9 fawadde A. GREEN, Auvet. ASARSHAL= 2 LE _ | __ Loos, Sept. ‘yres W. Field, New M L's SAL an ys e ot 8 t of York The pte nA Lad to Valeatia irowit the ot u i lie ‘ | ny . fe ae abe to kes fF the public. bey Convey, th gg shall expose t0 publie tale: for Canna tive Pratl aT, uow citizens, Bone Auction A. G ‘ned 4 in your glorious celebration of the Streets, om Fae SDAY. the ad of September, | Era In - Tess, ak Bo & m.. the folpwine Soneribed [This dispatch was intended sor the Washing- ton Committee on the Cable Celebeation.—Rar. sunerier upon as onas P. Levy.and wi! be ~ Detention of the Matis. ish Jeciovan feat Ooies ter 1888 ga Batrimone, Sept. 1 —Tbe mail train from 3 ew of ‘en NWSBLDEN York did not reach here this morning in ——s aa 17-dts for tha District of Colum fos Stectiee ese ae neti The cakes Tha freight train from when nebr FUTURE DAYS. this city this morning, = was th from t iy Southern train for sew. Was no serious injury donc té track, detaining the ea: eral bonrs. There the freight train. Hon. J. Glamcy Jones Re-neminated. Reavixc, Pa., Aug 31 —The democratic. con- gressional convention met here to-day. Dr. Hant was chosen president. Hon. J. Giancy Jones was nominated for re-election to Congress by ac- ciamation. on - GREEN, Auctioneer, yaycasie IMPROVED PROPERTY ON THU RREACHUSETIS AVENUE AT AvcTion —O; THURSDAY, 26 Seo hal! sell. in front of! the S08, at 535 Ok p.m.,Avaluable and de~ sirahie corner Lot, with the improvements, being FA tad Alaa ace oot, bavinge jue business frost on Mass: usetts avenue, a romt- —— feet 9 inches on 2d street west. — ‘he improvements consist of a good two-story Prame Dwelling House, containing four good large e and carriage room ; months, ‘for notes og of trust upon 2-d mber, I c Aceest 30 : INCINNATE, ‘ust 30.—Last bt curred in the cellar beoraih the one store of Dr. The building was slightly The loss of Dr. Harris ix $7,000, upon wh: has an insurance of 85.000. Death of Dr. Harney. New ORLRANs, August 30 —Dr. B By A. GRE ALUABLE IM Auctioneer, PROVED AND UNIM- PROVED PROPERTY. ON 7TH AND 8TH Stax: tien US army, and a brother of Gen. Harney, died WEST, aT AvcTION,—On FRI . . tember, spall sel. an front eoceee at Baton Rouge on Sunday. o'clock, parts ot Lots Nos 7and 8, Sq : 4:3, with the improvements, which erec' on part of Lot No. 8, consisting of two two-story frame houses, well constructed. containing five gocd size Each one of the houses has been ereoted up 5 foot jot. And immediately aiter the sale of the houses 1 The Fever in Charleston, CHARLESTON, Aug. 31.—A brig. from Havana bound to New York, is in the offing, with her officers down with the fever. shail proored to sell the unimproved property on the Baltimere Markets said part of lots, beginning with a fine iidieg lot BaLrimonE. Sept. 1.—Plour is steady: Obio, at at the corner of 7th und 3 streets, fronting 25 feet on | $5 50: City Mills, $5.50a5 75. 7th # treet. aud running beek on the line of 8 street north 100 f2et.. ‘Three beautifal busiding leteon eee street. each having a front of 25 feet and running tetha tients of ishing to invest is culled 6.8 on ‘sone wi tothe above «ne. ait will be post ve ee fi red W beat is firm: red, $1 25a1 32; white, 1 35al 50. Corn is quiet: white, 7Sa%0c 5 yellow, S8c.; the supply is very light. Vhiskey ix dull, at 25025 xc. Pork is quiet: meas, $17 50. Lard bas improved in demand; sales 500 tierces of Western at LIXc. ‘erms: One hith crsh ; Dalance ® months, for notes bearing interest, a deed of trust upon the premises, H. W. LANSDALE. Trustee. au id A. GREEN, Auot, By J. C. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer. B*, ViRIUE OF A DED OF ZR‘ ST TO the subsoriber, bearing date the Sist of Decem- ber, in the year eighteen red and fifty-six, (1856,) and reoorded 1. Liber J. A. &., folio 35. et. seq., and made to secure a certain debi due Ju ison Mitchell, the subsoriber, at 12 0’clock m.on SAT- URDAY, September 11, at J. C. McGuire & Co.’s Auction Store. in Washineton City, D. C., to ac complish the object of said deed, will offer for sale &t public auction. the country -seat calied “*¥ cking- ton,” in Washington county, being the residence of Joreph Gales. t sq. atistounded on the east by the new Bladensburg road, on the west by the land of \WWastiugton Berry, north by Seaver and Keat- ing’s lands, and south by city boundary lines; is very highly improved, and contains one hundred and soven for 107) or thereabout, ‘Terms of ~ale: The purchaser will be required to pay one fourth of the purchase money in hand at the time of sale, the residue in six, twelve, and eighteen months from the day of sale, with interest ¢ _ from said date, and to give his notes for such de- ferred payments, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. . if the purchater shall fail to comply with the terms of saie within ten days after the day of sale. the subsoriber reserves th Baht to reseli the land Wie Fir Wak fal Sovertione anting Tin ofa. . c Ur Sheet iron Stoves. and such like; copper one % Caltand see J.T. ONGE, x nd ac Building, E st., bet. 13th and i¢th. ut F _ _FLOU FLOUR"! AMILY FLOUR just recerved and for sale at 88.50 per i, and other lower grades.et No. 464 te oppusite Petent Office. a = JONAS P. LEVY. peers BALL "SNEW BOOK—The age; a Coll ire, by Philip James Bailey, author of "F est 7S rte 3 " . nis. Yoetry, selected for tie use of schools and fami - lies; 3 cente. Just received at PHILPS’ New Bookstore, 352 Pa. avenue, aus bet. 9th and 1th sts. ICKNOR’S HOUSEHOLD EDITION.—Wa " ant, Novels. ig Amd and Highland idow ; 2vols., cloth, The Age. x Colloquial Satire by Philip James Bai- oe rice 75 cents, ol "s Sermon's, 3d series; price $1. premises for cash, after ten days pu us LO- rece! sale at tice, at the risk of such defauttine purchaser.» “©” | 1UStFeocived and for Salome. IRS.0. MonUIRE & 6 ee euS-3t (Union & Intel.) 3% Pa. ue. . Oe ‘Ove ee onan @ ane as @erneere o, nu 19-eo&ds [Union. SCHOOL BOOKS : SCHOOL BOOKS !\—Eng- 1 French, German Spanish, Latinand Greek ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of a writ of | Hooke ior praay nnn fieri facias issued fi Crrouit Court of the Di county of Wastineton, the Clerk’s office of the triat of Columbia for the to me directed, I shall expose to public eale, for Casu, in front’ of the Court-house door of said county. on WEDNES- DAY, the 15th day of September. 1858, at 12 o'clock m., the following deseri| Property, to wit: Ail detendant’s right, title, claim and i terest inand to Lot No.6, in No. 741 vision of sax ware, made by Adame. “Exeoutor «f Thoms. Law,” together with all and thereon, singular the improvements Washington, D. C., seized and levied upon as the Ci Custer, and will be sold to sat- is re rt: Tos 3 C ‘©. 2673g to October term, 1858. mn fa. vor of John Purd: SLDEN, Marshal au 23 ts for the District of Columbia. ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of 2 writs of fier: facias issued from th Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the County of Washington, and to me directed, I shal! expose to public sale, for Casa, in front of the Court-house door of #aid county, on FRIDAY, the 34 day of September, 1258, at 12’0’ck m., the fol- lowing desorided property, to wit: Ail defendant's right, title. claim, and interest in and to Lots Nos, 3 and 4. in Drury’s subdivision of Square No. 29, in the city of Washington, D. C..tozether with all and singular the improvements thereon, seized and levied upon as the property of John H. Drury. and A CAR ye inderstand there isa rumor joat that we dea! ofpenitentiary manufacture. Such being the report, we deem it necessary, for our oredit, as we'l as for the credit of our customers, to Geny any such assertion, aud defy any man to prove the state mount. Unthe contrary.we purchase our work of the largest snd best manufacturers in the country, . in grook of this statemect, ali thst is necessary to satis pronounced to be of au S-2w No, 5271 nor tk A AMILTON & CO, oppo. Centre Market. 4 = ota? - he sold to satiety Judioime No. 280 and 2s. to | FINE WAICHES AND JEWELRY. October term, 1658, in favor 60. EK. and . ss ; I have just rece:ved direct from the ers, afine ston, ite for the Diseint Gaeta, | and well selected stock of Gad aud’ itor WATCHES, that I shall offer very low, and st the sime time war ant (hem to keep correct tii “ Lhave als hand a fine lot of rich JEWELRY. MARSHALS SALE — In virtue of @ writ of Fieri Facias, issued from the Cierk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for Di ¥ And have just finished (in my owa ) 8 fine lot of sel expats te puhln eaie Teeae we ieneers! | Sond eaten: Woes ah af etek Tone Court House door of said Co a, RIDAY, | arrest Ne SS Saati aah theat vege em next, 1858, = bool P; ane au A) : iow! escril roperty, end- . 5 O. juare No. , in city of ashing! ie 4 4 D © tonetner pana plow singe ar the pone RICKORY W OOP, x woop, me OTOOn, BE1Z evil upon as the prop- 3 erty of Win. Hi. Fanoing. and will te sold to satiety wed Sawed and Spirit ys delivered from the Judicin! No. 199, to October term, 1858, in favor of | Saw Milt phat street and Morgan. h twalmioe ~ W°OD AND Coat. HIS DAY RECKIVED FROM THE MAN-| ‘wii daze, of sx; T ufacturers a choice select f style PA- Red White “fy ce aE. Ane. on onatantiy on PER HANGINGS and pe RA LO %S. Also, | hand, aiarze stocg of all kinds of WOO ef PRANSOM PAPERS. PICTURE CORDS aud | will be sod tow, ASSELS. CURTAIN LOUPS, PINS. and | “All orders wii be thankfull Feceived and prompt. TRIMMINGS, to be soit a* low prices. ly altended to. SOLOMON STOVER, cae FRANKLIN & SOTHEOCK. au lw corner of | and 2ist streeis. hen sl a a ——— sr at AIR, TOOTH, NAL COAL-COAL-COAL. Daily ex & cargo (226 tons) of Red Ash ooek pected, a cargo Ecc Also, large quantity of White Ash Furnane Coal. All of whion will be sold at a posnsed price if taken from the vessel. GEO. L. SHEKIFF. au 27 eost Vard—«3s street, at Casal. OR SALKE—A second-hand BUGGY and HAR- ESS, neariy new. Aiso,a FAM1- ARKIAGE Price of the three, . Apply at 424 Pa. avenue, over ‘Tucker's, 2d floor. . AND BANDOLINE RRUSHES at GIRBS'S [et hb ance ee Room, wader Willeae’ He tel. ta Oar WOOD AND CoaL, Now is the time to isy in your Winter Fuel. We ee the way, direct from the m‘ne, 100 tons ASH, r ASH, . GRAY ASH, and FURNACE COAL, which wil! be sold in lots to suit customers, at « very small advance, delivered from the vessel. Allo:ders will receive personal attention if sent to our Stesm Saw Milis, corner7th street and Canal, nearly opposite east end Centre Market, or at our 3 au 25-e05t* HOT-AI a Yard, on 5th street, betw: H and I sts. 267 row SAS cs. 267] Yee McKNEW & MARLOW. I have on hand, and ready to put up at shortro | F)RESERVING BUGARS, PICKLING VINE- ee, the fo lowing wellteated HOT-AIK FUR- | DP tages doutie SAR" Sccr Crashed. Pow, NACo Gredt Ground, “Granulated, ‘and Claribed “ Rn choice Porto Rico and English leland Sugars. Macgregor’s Portable F urnsce, Macsregor’s Stationary Furnace, 2 der Vinegar. Hayward, Bartiett & Gols Portable Furnaces, | 1 cask White Wine do, H: rd, Bartlett & Co.’s Latrobe Stove, Fresh Spices. Mustard Seed, Ceilery Seed, White Sexton & Co. einour Heater, jam=i08 r, Long Pepper, &6., for pickling Sexton & Co.’s Feinour Gas Burner, and preserving au 2 6t . the Bank of Washington. EA-TEA-TEA! ‘Our Standard. s choice style of Bink ‘Tes, at cents per pound, equal in quality te tes usu- elly retaiieJ at & 5 together with a complete assortment of Mott's In- vineible, Pond’s U, fon, Morning Star, Black Dia- mond, and Beebe’s COOKING RANGES. All orders for Repsirs should be sent in at once, tose coh on rity ———— x All work done by competent workmen. TAS. SKIRVING, Wastincton Stove MANUFACTORY, ennsyivania Avenue, S.E. corner of Lith street. au's cotlm iower " jee ut y per mg higher. na ween Chop down, Pik COPPER EEcHER &BLEEDER | 7 Loh Residence—No, 44 Masschusetts a between Sixth and Seventh Streets.” M. V. B. " nbs 4. Ford Thompson, Mv. | poet once Lyken’s valley Seat. Rey. A. G. hers, J. H, Stone, ‘ist. the i Wa. B, Butts. M.D. au T-3m* rk 10 CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS, AND ay oj 5 TO MAY CONCERN, ‘ur st WOOD is now complete. Weaffer TY would met Tenpret{ully cal your attentien Sho best Oak. Fins, and Hickory Wood ats small to the follown vertisement : vance 1s Pine W Just arrived fot} Also, on hand, & choice lot of takers! in ‘ood. Sch Fairfax, of N WAKDER & STEWART. brs Ring Dove and © Hand izn streets. su B-2w Yard—izth street and Canal. NEW FURNITURE STORE. now rece!vil PU Tek Ae NI- TURE nnd OUSEFURNISHI GOuUDSs, se ling lower than eny other house in Washington. We would invite ail to call before Barchasing Oyr motto MRS oe bs Pe aes sed br _ Sn DOORS. : — Pf WIN DUWS of SASHES and BLINDS, of or- SL 40,000 feet of MOULDINGS, of various sizes and ns. All be kiln-dried, and free from knets, and which, | for ‘workmanship, we defy any eataiihmes t 2 a 9 * Quick Sales te. “ issettint ait wottatsal Som a sTow | OM Permiate ARSE AT Ring, ure, to make room for more. au® ly Odd Fellows’ ‘Th at. at riod sizes of Sash. Soors, or oe RADYS GAPLERY. StS atin ee See | © om ep aE RTE the customary rates of charges for the same in this Mr BRADY ters reepeetfly to taogee- MERE Eee coey a eee ce wee here nn GA ¥ ” sentra to he open during tendans fo enss Atapiated beet ne from