Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1858, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. (> Tax Sram PCBLisHEs THE Lists oF LETTERS REMAINING IN TRE WASHINGTON City Post Orrick UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW DIRECTING THEM TO BE PRINTRZD IN THE NEWSPAPER HAVING THE LARGEST CIRCULA- TION WITHIN THE DELIVERY OF THE OFFICE. Irs TOTAL DAILY CIRCULATION I8 MORE THAN DOUBLE THAT OF ANY OTHER DAILY PRINTED ty tHe District or Cotumsta. ix THs Cizevit Court, on Friday, the case of Jocob Bigler agt. Gilbert L. Thompson, Josiah R_ Starges, and —— Averill, in chancery, was brought up for investigation by the Court. In this sult action is brought {a chancery by Bigler, a judgment creditor of Pauper, to 4 Sethe a deed made z Thompson to Sturges for Meridia: Hill, awaluable real estate inthe county of Wash- ing on, District of Colombia. The deed from Thompson to Sturges recites that he had solid the property to Sturges for $100,000, and there is areceipt signed by Thompson and his wife at the foot of the deed certifying that Sturges had aid to them the said sum in fell. The deed to Sturges was executed on the 3ist day of October, and not recorded until the first day of July, when there were recorded three mortgages upou the property from Sturges to one “Averill to Seeure the sum of $65,000. which is now admitted to be the full amount of the purchase money. Averill admitted that he beld the bonds tor 965,000 as agent for Thompson, and has no in- terest therein, and that no part of the purchase money has been paid by Sturges. The plaintiff, Bigler, and otber judgment creditors of Thor son, who have come into the suit by petit! seek to set aside the deed to Sturges upon the round that it was made and contrived -between im and Thompson tu delay, binder, and de- fraud Thompson’s creditors in the recovery of their debts. W. B. Webb, Jos. H Bradley, and Chilton and Mzgrader, Esqs., for plaintift, aud JR. Tysonand Chas. Mayer for defendants Mr. Webb addressed the Court on Saturday in bebalf of the plaintift Rocxvitte IteMs.—The Rockville Sentinel of Friday says: Our cirenit court adjourned at noon on Wedaesday last, after a session of three weeks and some days, daring which a large amount of business was disposed of. The most important ease before the court, and which engaged its at- tention for a whole week, was that of the U ‘a States agt. the Great Falis Manufacturiag Com- pany, the history of which is familar to all our readers. ‘be case was arrued with decided ability by Messrs. Caperton, Carrington, and Gald on bebalf of the Government, aud Messrs. rother, Chilton, and Bowie for the company His Honor, Judge Brewer, has taken the docu- ments In the case home with him in order to give them a careful examination, and the whole sub- Jeet due consideration, before be announces a de- cision. Wethink it probable tbat some time will elspse before the result is known, as there are a multitude of authorities on both sides to be re- terred to, and other incidents to be tuvestigated. George W. Lizear, convicted of murder in the second degree for killing Lis wife was sentenced to the penitentiary for fourteen years and six mouths; and Andrew Martin, neyro, fortwo years aud six months for au assault with intent to kill another negro. An Evaoant Cuata.—a very splendid ebair, from the manufactory at Aub juvention of G. W. Tripp, a de by Dr. Loomis, to be used as bis dental Operating ebatr, at his rooms in th: city, 336 Pennsylvania nvenue. The chair is workmanship, and finished in the most e. aborate style, doing credit to the genlus of tue inventor, as well as the firm where it was manufactured It ts comstructed of solid and massive rosewood, inovnted with burnished silver, and the uphol- stering covered with the richest of green veivet ‘Tbe mechanism for inclining it to uny angle of elevation, depressing or elevating to any required beight, is exceedingly simple, and yet its com- pass to that effect is susceptible of the Kreatest possible degree of variation, nd is everyibing that could be desired, both es regards tie ease and convenience of the operator, as well as the comfort of the patient. ‘The value of the chair is three hundred dol- jars, and probably excels anything of its kind in this country. A dentist’s chair is an uncomfurt- able seat at best, but this will make one as com- fortable as may be, ‘under the circumstances.” Burctars Azovr.—Saturday morning, the store of F. M. Orme was entered by burglars. by means of a false key. The store is on the square between Ninth and Tenth streets, and fronts Pennsylvania avenue and C street. The entry wax made by the C street door, and ss a key of this door was stolen some time ago, it is supposed that it was used on this ocrasion’ The burglar suceeeded ia getting about Sil in silver and $2 in copper coin, and a counterfeit $5 LI!t on @ Westawaster, Md., bank. Noth! ny Was ™ d from (the store except a bam of bar t bight, an attempt was tu: to ft enisance to the plumbing establisiment of Bar- rett & Goodail, corner of Seventh street, near the vide. This was a boid attempt—the place ix nearly opposite t ward-bouse, and ibe made in foreing a feb ragged icon st whieh beld s heavy iros window bar, m: bees considerable, and the instrument tar gust bave been A crowbar. As noth inp Ww missed, it is that the noise mode by the fali of the ueavy tasteniugs fright ued them 2wa A sitila: attempt was made ov (iis estsblisbment Saturday nty bt a week River —Very little business of any kind is being transacted at the wharves. A few smali sft have arrived, bringing coal to the dealers; his braneb of the river trade Is rapidly su- up for (he season. During the py fesiers tm fuel have been more t ve in the purebase of au, for ett ad their places of deponite are iu Siled to overflowing with thix im le of di mestic use. [t is to be bLoped . vel Will be co umensarate with tie lumited quantity of the eiroulati medline which falls inte the pockets of the poor daring the sessom when work for mechinics aud labor- rs Ix searee Fue steamer Columbia arriv d this mor om ber last trip for the season from Baitin tort vods to our merehan:s. ‘fhe Diamond entiave to ply between the two c ing one trip weekly during the navi, jou of the winter. r SMITHSONIAN Lucteaes —The reguiar winter course commences at this institution to-night, on Whieb occasion Dr. Rae will leeture upon the subject of bis explorations In the Arctic regions ia search of the remaius of the unfortunate Si, Joun Franklin. The bali of the institution is oue of the best, as our readers well kaow, for hearing and serving, as well as for being seen, in the elty, and is also eapitally arranged for the mfort of large audiences. Many persons will il the annoancement of the openlay ef the sea- a of lectures With peculiar pleasure We may sefore expect a crowded bali on this evening, particularly in view of the deep interest which fs felt upou aught pertaining to the probable fate of the great explorer, and of the fxct that Dr. Rae wil ouly lecture twice in this eity Srovex Goopt —Mr. Ward, ef the Auxiliary Guard, bad the good fortune to find a lot of dry goods yesterday. They were concealed under u bay stack In the fled south of the Treasury De- partment. They were taken to the guard bouse, traasterred to the office of the » where they will remain to be ‘The lot comprises four damaxk tabie oths, two pleees of linen, a box of cs, and aud 2 toilet cover. On Saturday, Officer Fanalay succerded in fecovering @ pair of boots sivlea from Mr. Steiumetz” ‘They were returned tv the owner, and the officer went in <ear-h of the thieves, suspecting a yang of boys wh+ Lave been arrested. Any one who has lost a fine bottalo rebe may see, at the office of the Chief of Police, one that was found by Officer Norwood with # party whe are now in custody. It is well worth isquiring for. PartRone oF tHe Coxroration —Last week, we mentioned 4 cross firing case at Justice Donu’s efice. in which the proprietors of rival shops in the Fifth Ward were the parties. Saturday night (he war was continued, and Mrs. Spalding was charged in two casex—one of profanity, the other carrying a revolver. The profanity case was dismissed; but in the other case she was fined $20 and costs. A warrant was issued direetly after, for Patrick Sullivan of the other side, who was churved With selling liquor without license. “Tujy Gor was ruled for trial next Saturday. Pecare oF a Patroner —Yesterday, as the coach containing the persons sentenced to labor e workh , after the morning triais ut the enttal Station, was on the way down to the farin, onder ebarze of Otticer Fanning, 3 prisauer named Jobn Brady, who was comaiutted Ia de- fault of the paymeut $6 15 five aud costs, man- aged to cot through the back curtain of ti riage and escape. The opportunity was # ed by the ofirer being oblized to take Lis place uut side with the driver Waswincton Cauxss CLus —A second meeting of the young gentlemen interested in the forma- tion of 2 chess club was held at the ball over Ford's drag store on Saturday night, when 4 chess club was regularly organized ~The officers chosen are as follows: S Calvert Ford, S-.. pes- ident; Rufus R. Rhodes, vice- President; Heary Burgerine, secretary; Lewis E. Grant, treasurer, Dr 5 Jones, Nicholas Hatter, and $3. H. Platt were appoluted a committee to draw upa code of laws for the government of the club. tux Firtm axp Wanps.—The improvements in the tion gection of the city fave not received that attention which they merit, although, during the past year, the citizens of the Fifth and Sixth the appearance of number of comfortable dwel! bouses ; constructed and suitable for families, and indicate the of the —— oe of the jon tothen.’ But in addition to t! others have been ET Otterbeck house at the corner of Ninth which is certainly creditable to his en- brick and basement ed with all the im- its by way of conveniences for a first the necessary tene- its, &c., constructed in a work- Another handsome dwelling is completion, and is intended as t¢! dence of Mr. C Miller. basement main building, and atwo- building, well built, on Eleveni Pennsyivania avenue. majorit but the: hg Aen! fortable dwelli alarger scale. main butiding, to he comp! class family residence, and ments for servan' manlixe manner. ri Progress| oO he family eel. It is a two-story and ith street, near When the spirit of im- rovement is manifested by the citizens of a Ward by modernizing ancient tenements and constructing new ones, all t¢! he encouragement that can Le ailforded by theCo; Tpor.tios should be act of the Corpora- tion would sda “sare the spirit of our fellow citizens of the East e1 TRIALS aT THE GvaRv-HousE —A. W. Mose- ley, drunk and disorderly; fined $5 and costs, Roberta Stokes, profanity; do. $2 15. Wm Day” col, vagrant; workhouse 90 days drank and divor Mathew Butler, Henry Miles, colo bonse 9 days each, except M William Dant, suspected of missed, and fined $3.15 for George Rogers, dvunk; costs, $1.15 do. and profanity; do. $4 15. Carpenter, drank and disorderly; do. $3 Clark, Henry Mardes and Jobu Gill, drank orderly znd profanity; Clark was comn 90 days, the others paid #315 each Robinson, assanlt and battery on F. furtber bearing, $500 Jas orge Rogers, Austin Allen a Ridgeiey, baviog in possession a buffalo rove held for further hearing Wash Clements and unlawful assembly; Jobn Brady; derly; fine and costs, $615. Julia Butler, James b ful sssembly; work- iles, who paid $3 15. horse stealing, dis- supposed’ to be stolen: Henry Brown, Wm. its, $5.15 each. Tue Tue.tae.—The first appearance here of Mr. Barry Sullivan, on Satarday night, attracted a large and discriminating audience, who were well paid for turning out atum in the rendering of Hamlet at the present day, is a true original conception of the charac- ter, without being jntluence ether celebrated sectors, or b: reotyped mnannerisms of the stage cation Mr. Sullivan seems to posses: hent degree, as well asa disposit eccasionally, on the ordinary text, conception of the character,and the critical re- finement of the age require it. He appe; night in the character of Richelieu. and those mus of seeing the true intellectual conce of this character combined with its bis- i¢ execution, should not fail to atteud. The great desider- id by the example of ampered by the s!e- sin an emi. on to improve. N_Y., and the t of long psac- tice and great reputation, has just been received Carminat Court.—On Saturday last the re- cognizances were forfeited In the cases of Alfred Dudley, charged with assault and ba tery, with jatent to kill; and ‘Timoth Caiboun, Charles Cal: Jobn Payne chary Most bezutiful piece of y O'Driscoll, Jobn houn, John Mansfield, and ed with simple assaults. acon was put to trial for steal- Wate, valued at $12, from Menry wee that the larceay charged ited, Was committed at the uiaj and consequently out peared in evid wus remanded lo the jail to” await a requisition from the authorities of that Si Trivp —A youth named Wm. Dorrity was ar- rested jast evening for stealing chickens. He was brought out of the Guard-bouse for trial at pine o’clock this morning; but, the witness against Lim not appearing, he was dismissed. ‘This morning, Austin Alea, one of the four persons arrested for having iu possession a buf. Ppysed to have been stolen, confess- the, witha man named Williams, stole the robe, and the parties arrested with bim had He was committed for court, and his companions were sent to the workhouse as vagrsnts. nothing to do with it Tee CaksaPeakk anp Oxio CanaL.—The ap- °& of winter bes materially reduced the bu- siness on this thoroughfare with the last week. All the companies, except the American and i rostburg, bave laid up. Fifty-three boats came down during the week, of which joaded with coal from Cumberland ny amounted to $212, —in all $2 619. forty-two weie Stnvay at Crow Hint. —A big muss occur- pleasant locality yesterday, be- tween two parties of boys and men, to the num- avout Bfly on each side; aud it is stated is, tuo, were freely used ‘on Sach oifalrs should be more by the potice Dancerous Assaurt.—Thos. Robinson was arrested Saturday night, fos an assault and bat- tery on Francis Turnburke. particularly noticed In the tight Robin- comb, and with it intlicted a i tue Lack of ‘Vornburke s head der the care of was teken to the guard- further hearing in ‘The wounded man w: Boyle, end Robin Lense, and held to bail for a Siw), by Justice Donn. tx Minp the Fair of the Ladies of the ciety, at Phitharmonic Hall, to-night, for venetit of the Old Foundry Church. A yreat y of usefal and fancy articles, and plenty vf confectionery and refresuments will be for sale, lo xay uothing about the choice female so- ciety to be had for the mere going. ComMPLimetaRy Szrevavge —Jno. Letcher, the democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia, arrived in this city yesterday and took rooms at We hear that the numerous friends pf Mr. Letcher, now in this cit to compliment him with a serenade Brown's Hotel Evegyopy admires the appearance of Ellis’s new store, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets—it presents a very at- His display of tine Pianos tractive appearance. js equal to anything of the kind ever before seen ‘Tur Lavtys of the English Lutheran Church, who, Ly the way, have always been wonderfully successfal in things of this sort, commence to- nicht a Fair at Odd Fellows’ Hall. Drop inand WeLzaen that Mrs. Julia Branch, a some- what famous speaker at ‘“woman’s rights’ con- ventions, is soon to lecture in this city. Subject: “What will Mrs. Grundy say?’ ‘Tue attention of those interested is directed to the call in another eolurmn for a meeting of the employees on the Post Untice Extension. ‘Tur GReAT wast is the promised tand in the eyes voth inthe old world and magnifvent op; opment are the great sources « mong ite beautiral streans thy the most dead! bsok of that for may years to come. coatempilate settlement in to provide thomeelves wit! yet been found efficient, mean Dr. J. tiostetter’s ters, waica has snatched hu: ‘Their operation rtuat ies for devel rks malaria of the great draw- on. and must remain so migrants and others whe that section will do weil ‘e only cure that has eedy and certain; we ted Stomacn Bit- ndreds from an uatume- upon the digestive or 1 16 BOON felt to Le beneficial without being vio- ent. For sale by Druggists and dealers generally, eve- rywhere, de 7-cost Weropryc Caxns, very pretty and ver, the Phiadeipiua Confectionery, corner Cream sud Water loes, 38 gents of the 13th instant Se at pet searlat [over of Wm. H.and F iw hzabeth Denm- orrow Afternoon, intant, of Consumption, JOUN AL- {A YS, aged .3 yours, 1) month, and 15 onde and reapeotfully invited om the reardeace of his pa reet (Colored) ucsday) Afternoon, at 2 him but to love him, none named Sim On the 8th iestant, from ba of sn eunphine lewp, WE ed © years 3 moni Winle from our }@ WAs Loo sWeel on ea) And Jesus took tim hi Why weep for him whos. Hph in the heavens h on bis Savour’ love in sweetest s! { Baltumore Sua picase gopy,) . ch, on To morrow Cf 4 ting burned by th barai- LLIAM H., thes wof as ths, and 5 days. he bas been riven ; hone is blest— CorMlapondence of The Star... ... - = Gzozertown, Déec_13 1958 ‘The following business was before our City” Councilson Fridty BiGDE: as cat Int Council. r. Muncaster presen’ the sccountehe H. McDaniel for i of wateh- house aad bridges; referred toc: wrens | Thomas the petition of Arny Shino, asking that the grade of Olive street be to streets committee. 5 that the claiins committee m the further consideration of the account of Mr. Gross; which was granted. Mr. Thomas reported, from ciatms committee, resolutions a; rh inbeage p4 €7.25 for the benetit of H. G. Offutt $1 for Jos. W. Marll, and $31.40 for Henry Reaver; which passed both Boards. Also, one in favor of A.J. Riley, for $26, laid Over Mr. Thomas offered a resolution in relation to the purchase of house by W. H. and Joseph 8. Simmes; which was referred to committee of Ways and means. he committee on commerce, to whom was referred the subject of raising the canal bridges, made quite Cepie te — pin to be roposition, and recom: ng the passage ie substitute offered by Mr. Tenny, proposing to repeal the law of i: granting permission to raise them. Not acted upon. A meen Bey from = ry Son rs asking an appropriation to repair a port: ontgome: eet! ‘Was read and referred tostreets commntting, The petition of Michael Ruppel, asking to be released from a fine imposed upon bim for a vio- lation ef the license law, was read, and referred to police committee. Iso, the petition of Philip Gormly, asking to be put in possession of the profile of the grade of Fayette street; referred to streets committee. The ordinance reported from the special com- mittee by Mr. Simmes, at the last meeting, ebanging and fixing the grade of High st., from Eighth to its northern terminus, was taken up, and after some discussion, Mr. Thomas offered « substitute, proposing to alter the grade so as to reduce the cutting opposite the property of Mr. Eliason from six to four feet, and opposite that of Col. Roberts from five to three feet. After some further discussion, the whole subject was referred to streets committee. ‘The ordinance providing for the appointment of a commissioner of streets, and for uther pur- Poses, was taken up. Mr. Thomas moved that the bill be referred to police committee, with instructions; rejected. Mr.'fenny moved to amend the bill by striking out all except that part which reduces tue salary of the Mayor from $1,000 to $600; and called for the ayes and noes; which resulted as follows: Ayes-—Messrs. Shoemuker, Thomas, ‘Tenny Nays—Messrs. Cropley, Myers, Godey, Ritter, Simmes, Thecker, Mackall, Muncaster. Mr. Cropley moved to lay the whole subject on the table; lost. Mr. Muckall moved to amend, by postponing the payment of the salary of tie commissioner natil the Istof March; rejected; and the bill passed by ayes and noes, as follows: Ayes—Messre (iodey, Mackall, Myers, Ritter, Simmes, Shoeinaker. Nays — Messrs. Cropley, Muncaster, Tenny, Thecker, Thomas. Rather a remarkable train of circumstances oc- curred in connection with our efforts to give pub- licity to the time tor the dramatic readings for the benefit of the pupils of St. Joseph's female school by our townsman, Mr. Harvey Bautree ‘Tie first time selected (Thursday evening) had to be changed in consequence of the lecture b Dr. McCron at the M. P. Chureh previously ad- vertised. Our first and second notice of the change of time both miscarried; and an error (caused by the rather indefluite character of the amanuscript placed in our hands) occurred in both the advertisement and vur notice which appeared in the Star of Saturday. The time determined upon is Tuesday evening, the 1th instant. The doors open at seven, and the readings commence at 7 o'clock GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'’TS. {S77 MR. HARVEVEBAUTREE will gi $ é lect Dramatic Keadings at ®ORSDAY, the lath ini - The procecds will be applied ts the purchasing of clothing and shoes for the ouildren attending St, Joseph's Fe- male Benevolent School, de ll~4t ee TAKE NUTICE.—Persons in arrears for pe mi due this Corporation will please call settle at once, otherwise they will subject them Shey to expense end mortification. . ‘The School ‘Tax list is now in my Is for collection. 03 3. F. SHEKELL, Collector. Georgetown, D. C., Nov. 16, 1858, no 17-'m* (OR SALE— TOYS! Toys" Alarge lot of CHINA and WOODEN TOYS. &t wholesale or retail. Aiso, 3 pieces superior Wool Prep otmoy ee ms Nes and | piece tair Carpeting at 10 cents, worth 20, — W. RK. HURDLE, dell-2w corner High and Gay ste., George’n. MOUR’S. FURS, FURS, Se- orrest Hail, on A «reat supply of the above just received by ex- eas. oreney comprise all kinds worn. Will be opened this Sag -(Rakaroay..) precisely at 9 o'clock, and will be sold at low prices, de l-lw. WV. F: SEYMOUR, Georgetown. HE SUBSCRIBERS RESPKCTFULLY inform the public tv ey have taken the stand adjoining the Ia’ lice of Mr. F. Ww. Re tipo on Bri re street, Soon aawn near the market. aud are prepared to do kinds of WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING tly and on the most reasonable terms. Clocks repaired willbe taken from und returned to GONER & QUENZEL. houses fiee <caaige dotl-st v POR BOSTON.—The reguiar packet brig Ando ver, Levi Croweil, waster, lias arrived -~, andl is now discharging her esrgo. She will be. receiving freight fur the above port on Wed nemiay. Appiy to HARTLEY & BRO., 99 and 101 Water street. de7-iw HILADELPHIA DRAUGHT ALE, The undersigned having accepted the agoncy, now give notice that they are prepared to furnish their oustomers aud the public generally with Massey, pollins te Con Collins Co.'s sR OGHT ALE, in whole and half barreis, at Baltimore prices, for casi on delivery. As we geil this Ale ony On com- mMlasion, Our terms will be rigidly aduered to. Satis- faction guaranteed in every instance, provided notice of dofect be {given within twenty-lour hours after tapping. Boinestio Ales, Porter, and Brown Bre ally equal, if not superior, to mmaported) at 9! to $1 r dozen, delivered 19 any part of Washington, town, or Alexandria, aaairs 'ARNY & SHINN, ool? 51 Groen street, Georgetown. ———_____ Seen street, Georgetown. _ POTATO. 3,000 susnets eine ware MER- Ci'R New Jersey POTATES in store and for sale in lots to suit pul ™ PETER BERRY, nos 85 Water street. CIDER !—CIDER U—CIDER t! Grocers and other retailors oan be supplied with prime Reale SIDER in quantifies to suit, and on powetf ARNY & SHINN. a aarti ale Cc CLOCK REPAIRING, LOCKS of every description ctrefully cleaned and the striking part properly adjusted, by J. A. WATSON, 59 Bridge st) Georgetown. For the convenience of persons living at a distence, a competent workmen wil be sent to the rown house. A large stook of Cwcks always on hand for sale. no 27-Im*™ JCKSKIN GLO UNFLETS, AND Tho subsoribers call th: éntion of the publio GLOVES, to their supply of DUCKS 5 GAUNTLR RS and Mt wo dares lh 5 =, E ie Z. ufacture, which they offer on ac- commodat terms, isuckskin Shirts and Drawers made to qe SBURG & EBERT, High, between Ist and 2d streets no %-1m CH#EISTMS 2 TOY AS 8! TOYS! TOYS!!! TOYS" Of every description, to suit young children, and old ones, too: Fire Crackers aud Torpedoes, &c. & vary kind of mechantoal Toy. suck Boy and Pig, Horse and Buggy, Hor ringe, Steamboats, Circuses, & o. China Tea Sets. Cups and Saucers, And al! kinds of China Orniment: A perf-ot menagerie of Animal: of Baties, ali s1zes and ovlu x Faucy guods of every description to suit the holi- day. N\ B. Don’t fa:! togo to suepps, 592 Lith street, above Ps. avenue. N. 5. A lot of Ladies’ Dress Caps will be soid at half price to clear out the lot, do 10-e06t SAN DS’S GALLERY.—AMBRUTY PES taken XO at thie well known Galiery are booming — Lo more po abies OF EX: ed in Kiving them the finest Buueh. Every, Piotare warvan notte tude, Am- ba gerd from 50 cents aud upwi SAN Ds’, Pens. ave., bet. sth and Yih sts., Bo 30 on00. Cantra Market Le POR THE “GOLD EaGLi.” Aish, monived 2 magnificent lot of ENGLISH INGRAVINGS, teamed or nut; alse, nil kin ICTURE and LOOKING.GLASS FRAMES, at WAGNER'S, jet 255 Pa. ave. oppoxite Kirk wood: Hb UNDERSIGNED Be Lu inform tis friends and thi blic that he will ce any line of business ( BRICK - NG thal sony Bo oeivebrea charke. > % neatly wid promptly. rates set Gary ropares. vege SaaS ESTAR BI, ten iret Wari, SAV datio® RENT or BUY) Your P; JNO. F. ELLIS, RENT oF UY{ crdteusdocce, NO. fF) Kits. KENT or BU from § ie 5NO: ELLIS. Re \CKE? sigeteg AND GAME, ert i ey cr a TO-DAY § TO-MORROW MORNING. CROPS CTY: Rhea “By WALL & ee ‘Auctioneers. EMBR Suetoe ny on AY MORE 10 wa ml teens alee: dkerohiefs, French Laces and $500 “Corporation ef" Weehington sis! pet. sents lorthern lesate dealer. re Soest sueert et exvoed The sale will !¢ continued dnty etthe same hour mel, vo of original Lot No.1, 18 postive. WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. By J. C. MeGUIRE & CO., Auctiowers. LE OF SPLENDID SIL- On FRIDA run Re ‘ciook, the EREMPTOR iN. Desomees, 17, at S35 age ye Sshington sociation, two }otion: shall a large invoice of Silver ived Somescelent man cons! Beaptifaly c sons Wi section of the i thelt beat cousideration. Mt. Lyons will suc- Mire terns of eal ‘one-fourth cash: the bal- | Ceed Lim, while mn Sion room of the rs west of the: sting of ‘hesed, Fluted, and Engraved Tea tras, Tea Kettles. foe Pitchers, ‘wooo the to com, mine hour and piace. 3 dation of his iisbilities on t Dishes, Vorctaifio Dish: a a, Water Pitehers, Me tay tors, Spoons, Pork and Card Baskets, All of which will be sold without any res-rve wi talogue ready on under cash; over for notes satisfactori J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. ALE BY CATALOGUE OF A LARGF anv LEGANTSTOCK OF RICH AND at Pustic Sate.—On WEDNES ING, 15th instart, at 10 o'clock, spacious store N side, between 9th and 10th streets, est, aud handsomest stock of gong in this city, being the st. barn of 60 and 90 days @ Will sell, at the cia avenue, south the largest. rich- ine Furs ever of- ook in part of ore of y for the best city fect and true to name. eatand best styles. Ladies’, Gent! sand single pieces. ble. Royal krmine, Stone and Fitch, French Sable, and other large and handsome areortment of Gentle Mufilars, Caps, Gloves, ‘urs were made exp retai! tiade, ar@ warranted p: “The stock comp! Children’s Furs, in sar: sou Bay and Mink Sab: Mogntain Marten, urs, as Fur Coats, ge stock of magnificent Carringe and the nehest and rarest uffalo, Fox, Coon, & sold without reserve. ‘The goo ia will be oega for inspection on Tuesday and the catalo; WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. By J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioncers. PLENDID PARLOR SUITS, +S CurLep Hare MaTrTResses, Wixpow GiLT CORN CR &C., AT ‘THURSDAY MORNING, is o'clock, at the establishment of Georga T. Small- 087th street, near Odd + ellows’ Hall, ensive stock of superior ld elegant Carved Walnut and Mahogany Parlor st styles and superior workman- uality French Brooatelle, mask, Be ‘alue from $60 to of various styles, Chai a poe Cloth, Parlor Chairs, 8 Furniture. &c., comprisin; ship, finished ii Morocoo, and Green and Hair Cloth, rang. $210, 15 Spring-sent Rocking Chars, Leather covered Sieepy- hoi 20 Cabriole Chairs, ilaished i Spring-seat fo Rosewood and Marble-t.. Handsome Walnat Whatnote, 8 Superior Curled Hair Mattres: Giltand Pamted Window Shades, ‘Tegether with a large assortine: nish ng Goods, ‘Terms: $3) and under cash ; credit of 2, 3, and 4 month: dersed notes, bearing intere: e attention of housekee; nisbing is esiled to this sale, Pie eettve. mt of House-fur- over that sum, & for satisfactorily en- pora and persons fur- » which will be made J. C. MeGUIRE & CO., Aucte. ee By J. C. McGUIRE & CU., Auctioneers. COLLECTION OF VALUABLE OL PAINTINGS FOR SaLE AT AUCTION IN THE HIB(TION ROOM OF THE WASHINGTON ART As- sociation —On MONDAY EVEN ber 20th, at 242 o'clock, in the exhtbition’ room of the Washington Art Association, ol the auction rooms, we shail se and valuable collection of Paintings ever offered at his city, being subj-cts priveipally by and Laman, of this place. We Trappar’s Cabin, or Msputed Shot: Autumn in the Rocky Mountains; Tle Last cftheir eon : Cottage Girl; ‘Trap- 8 Fighting ; Wood Creek; Haryiaud ; and many other beautiful slogues will be ready and the exhibition 3 days previous te the The exhibition reom of the Association has been seoured for! his eae: is handsomely fur- ed and made comfortable in every respect, anda visit to examine this collection wil! two doors west the most choice Beme in part— Rave; Mount Hood, O: p-reon the Prairie: Bu Feintings on free ie. well repay the ‘Terms: $50and under, cash: over that sum, a days, for approved endorsed notes, C. MoGUIRE & CO., Aucts. NCH BAZAAR. ia there such an unprecedented ri 32) Because the ladies are uot out the larrest and most splendid selection of goods ever Lefure opened in the he unprecedented oncouragement sales ciuce our Opening, | have the pleas- just received 4 new im- ARTIFICIAL ure to announce vey hav SERS, RIBRC ORNAME ES. —— and elegance, any ever AR ATTENTION to new styles of CLOAKS, FANCY GOODS. DRESS TRIM- ROIDERY, LACES, all of new FITTING AND MAKING DF PARTMENT. I have made arrangeinent to defy all loying an eminent practical artist in the Fit- of the Indies is onlie tees always modornte, and satisfaction guaran- teed to al our customers de3 2w NEW. MILLINERY, now opening at our Fancy sirable assortment LINERY, compriein: t adies Bats, selecte from the principal openings in New Y witha very ric! THOMSON Is &; ibbons, Flowers, Kuches, &c.,to which the attention of the HUTCHINSON & between 9th and 10th DUBANT’S RESTAURANT. PETER M. PUBANT respectfully informs the public that his celebrated Restaurant, at the northwest corner of Penn. avenue snd Sixth street, was never in better condition than Iw. Gourmets w.!l find in it an assortment of OYSTERS unsurpassed in similar estab'ishment in the world, while sterg, to suy nothing of his famot &c.. have realiy no comp: within one hundred miles of hie {L7~ Lovers of capital Segars and genuine Wines ‘alw 8 find them at Dubant’ isputable quality. and elaborately ornamented fram: sno Liquors will alwa: great variety and of 1 de 1-2w CHRISTMAS Good worning, friend Smith, why so much Laste? Qne would suppose you were runsl:g a race. Why. my dear Jones, I'm compelled to be fa P'm buying ap present: for the coming Ch Tam gotug to DR CAROL, and other em:nent artis ceived, With instructions to from every country and cliwe, ¥ from ti @ Lordera of § And the choice of Countala to which (taly | in ail luxuries your taste to jair land of Frauee, or Briton ‘Tle Knast of Fauers, too, from Cubs That Gew of the Deep, which’ ll ee Pursexves, Jaitixs, Caxpins, OLives aud Carke— v eels, Jones, you must read the payers. keen som thing, too, We will show the piace t n Terms will be one-third cash, and a t of Land | #798 and 9 2 years on the remuaind ler. % apace I aw many thinge which I'll bey f Such as Tokrenens, F) Aud the girls can be suited at b! a For he keeps everything the conirctioners sell. And there is my wife, whom I'll be sure to please, of DRURY'S Fixe Taas. Overens we must carry home, he’ % boys, and odd Canny Tors; Aud vow that we've a Lot's buy for ourselves So, cone, take my arm, Ou the corner Of Mth sirees and Poeun. cvence. dev b-e0st Ket all to our mind, ‘a just in viow, Cireuit Cou i t of Colw ti : > UNDE sana ie wenea., oomaty of Wak tea eres me directed, Yau gaeu noe Seater ah a atti a Pa Gay INE HAVANA CIGARS, neath day of ah just received at M Store, 118 Pa. avenue, FINE TOILET SOAPS—1ubi Cleaver’s. aud uther makes—for sale a Drug Store, 113 Pa. avenue, south side. - 2d streets, Where Ke will be pleased t the 24th gay ef December, 1858, at 12 o'clock m., nds. . the liowlas described F: ne ees Fusatons eon boa qnerseee Peeper. . .(9,)in Square No. one hundred and SPECTAG pea i the ey of Washington, D. c., J together with ail and singular the improvements embracing Gold, Sul thereon, neiged aud lovied oon aa the property of | trames, with best 1. ! ersons aiilioted with should not faa totry the genuine STACLE & LARS te A good asseriment il ip hpi Sore Li National Hote! Building. CARPETINGS!! Pieoas left ot those oh Fea eed list Carpetings, opepiia will find 1t to their ine the goods aud prices, prices. B. EGAN, 59S Penp avenue, south wide. deli-lw 390 Pa.av., CARPETINGS VE on banda fow Three piy, inj jp Also, 4 4 and ‘Those that are pot sup) call stints a ie Pia ‘cs iJ TERS of th chovest ki rs toa? every style; also, the best small kegs. Orders left at eee pro ‘orporation of Washi il A B¢ I, €. MoGUIRE 0., Auots. By A. GREEN/ Andtionter. EE VALUABLE AND DRSIRABLE desirable By to as Lote No. C, p. ana E, of the juare No. | The London Giobe that the removal na ene. ion | Napier from ‘Washington’ te one in “4 357, each hay- | Course of diplomatic promotion, and arises from ing of 16 feet 33-100 on Ohio a) snd | M0 dissatisfaction on t part of the government ru pack shout #0 feet to a 4-feet alley, betwees With bis conduct or opinions in the United States. Pho abore sale etieres fine opportunity to Sater from come ring him, bis government con- ;Zung to invest in & handsome and rapediy | 4° that Lis zeal and abilities entitle him to ance in six, twelve and ewh 1% for notes | Timportant aston son Sew pinaben . m rine, interest, secured by a of trust upon the Satine army . ie eo deta A. GREEN, Auet, tioned the eomeere a Enro U7 THE ABOVE SALE JS POSTPONED, | !*° '4 the afisirs of Mesice nat of the rik went MONDAY BeeiSuh: | Bounces the inten A. GREEN, Avet. Five miles of the shore end of | bie ha: By J.C. MeGUIRE & CO. Auctioneers. — | the deep sea portion? we fiat 88d spliced to DWELLING House AND Lot ON Ma. | “The Gawd RYL. a y steamship line has contracted for AND AVENUE, ‘WEEN 2D three new steamers of the first class Kast—On MONDa TEKNOON sperd, to be ready by next summer ire Sth, at "elock, the weet hatoh Loe yeas. | There are an immense number of reform meet- feet 8 inches on Maryland avenu ings in progress in England. Reports Tespect- and 3d streets east, ranting back th ing the sew bit are ekeaerenl and conflicting. lot, with the improvements, Iti 's understood that the ministers are unable to stantial well- finished agree on any satisfactory mp aw n Insurance companies in England are aski: snes fhsmeeroreunheng taek, teed att petcenton the dian Epine. EME ‘erms: One third eash: thi di 1 ve London Times appia resident Bu- months, with interest, secured by n deed pimped cbanan's anti-&libuste 2 . Te Sees preuniien oaUbriel of the < Proclamation, and the orial o| e Was te J _ do10 ¢ J-C. MoGUIRE & CO., Aucts._ | fect It aleo rejotces thathe areas fae dis: By WALL & BARNARD, Anotioneers. carded his Ostend views. a : r The Cunard C $10,000 rereee or rR GOQPS AT | weanser Rammea SoR NING We will commence selling large and weil. | Ste will carry the m sponted stock of Dry and Dress Goods from New | Nassau. ‘2 be sold wuhout reserve, ry t ve i838 It is considered cer ‘endsyivania avenue, opposite Browne’ Hotel. ‘The sale wills Continued Every Morning After. will sndice her tat tr Of {nd Evening until the whole stock is disposed The British Board of Trade returns show « ‘The assortment comprises Dress Goods of ali | decrease in the exports of October, as compared tern: Ww aud fashionable styles, in Silk, Bom- | with laxt year, of £717,000 sterli, erino, Pousnsismss, Plaids, Alpnecas, &c, It is stated that one of the young princes will $0, i tock of handsome Wool, Stelis,and other vitisveceaia by the Atlantic Teleg Com- pany that the remaining seven miles of the shore end of the cable at Greenwich were not brought A great ‘Shaw’ Qlotba, Carsimer Newsaee Blot 5 SB a8, Vesting With Black an , ck and Brown Cottocs, Flannels, Embroi- = Vaientia itis evident that (he result would leries,& ec. - ave been satisfactory, as after passing the spot All of which will be sold without reserve, in lots | \ OF legathn ta aans puritnaare. ‘e. Where the shore end, as just laid, termi; eduction of 2 per cent. in all bills of $25 and some of the men in their anxiety to continue the upwarde, underranniny of the 1 cable, discovered a The Jadven are invited to attend. s kink leaving the conducting wire exposed to the by lingo goods will be suld. Every artiole | water. This defective part Was cut out, and It is perfe robable that other defects would have been - del WALL & BARNARD, Auots. towrced bad the Avid aos —_ of the aaa eT 4 cable and proc: ed farther. ¢ shore end had rp usirees Sale O© FURNITURE aNp | Sothern ted since Ie wan ind down, att has t : a SSDAY MOR. | 2¢counts from Valentia NING Deconberiiaat loan ao he eats | _ The new steamers ordered by the Galway line Street, between sou C streets, (Isiand,) | ate to be side-wheel steamers capable of a minj- tall seli.alithe Furniture and Effects, com- | mum speed of twenty miles per bour. J Advices from Paris report that the Anglo-French Hair-spring, Sofa, Rocker and Psrlor fleet will leave on the 19th of Deseutien r, for the Gulf of Mexico. The French fleet have on board | arg at borat: ttn ee, & battery of artillery, iu order to oppose the fill- Carpet. Orloloth, Matting. busters of Americs Bedsteads, Burea \Vashstands, Montalembert’s trial pe ao only balfa day, Feather Beds Bolsters and Pillow: Berryer and Dufauere made brilliant and spirited Mattresses, Blankets, and Comforts, speeches in hix defense. The London depking-s vapee pon faig od Sets, publish the heeds of the speeches. but the Ereneh, ii G =} ee Stoves: Kitenan Utensils, &o. ress is silent, except that they give the result. d under, cash : that sum,a | He was sentenced to six months imprisonment daya, for satisfactorily endorse | and to Fay a fine of 3,W0 Inne oe editor of By order of the Trustee imprisonment and Tuuframe gee Teena 'y order of the ste. imprisonment and 1, rancs @ne. ‘be verdict de li-d J.C. MeGUIRF & CO., Ancts. ee ey a slight depression in the fuuds at Paris = a toe ; r i joulay de la Maurthe, formerly viee Presi- # UTURE DAYS —_o dint of the French Repnblic, is ‘dead. By J. C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. Senor Ros D'Olano bas been appointed Cap- UMBER, SASH-DOORS, On THURS- | tain-General of Cuba. Gen. Concha remains DAY MORNING, Lecembe: 10 o'el” % ‘kt, | however at Havana till the Mexican dispute in front of Willards’ Hotel, on lath street, we shall | sball have been set‘led. sell. a very large quantity of old Lumber, Sash- Tce Prussian election bave resulted largely in Sa eaten &e. favor of the new ministry. . MRE The Bank of Frankfort bad reduced its rat ded J.C. McGUIRE & CO. Aucts.— discount to 4 per cont, » rates of By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. Austria is said to ayitd mings against the ARGE AND VALUABLE BUILDING LOT | vehement policy of the Sardinian Cabinet. 4 ON THE Istanp at Pustie Avetion.—On The Chinese imperial Commissioners bed ar- WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 15th instant, at | rived at Shanghai, to arrange the tariff, &c., as $4 v'clock, at our auction rooms, the whole of Lot provided by the recent treaty SY, in Square 5.2, fronting 43 feet on Union street c. th, between 4e aud 6th, and running Lack 2 ‘OMMERCIAL. in the iinmediste vicinity of the Arsenal Ex- The sales of cotton at Liverpool for the week tension, and in a rapidly improving locality. footed up 40.000 bales, including 500 on specail. $5) cash; nce, u credit of 3, 6, 9, 12, | tion and 2,500 for export. Middling qualities had —- org siven and a deed of trust | deciined on the week 1-16 and infehor qualities =. WALL & BARNARD, Auots. had declined ¥d. The market closed quiet on Friday Orleans fair 7X4... middiings 74. Man- By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. chester reports were favorable. Consols 98. ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT auc. | , Ricbardxon. Spence & Co.'s Circular reports tion. On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, | flour very dull, but prices unchanged. Wheat 15th instant, at 434 o’elock, we will sell, at our dull, but stesdy. Corn with declin’ ng tendency. tion rooms, Lots Noa, |. 2,3, 4, 5. 6,7, 8,9, 10, Uy and quotations nominal Beef active. Pork and and part «3, in Square 144 fronting on D street nert >] bacon dull; quotations nominal. Lard quiet. inektea weenie streets west, and ruauing | Sigar firm, but all qualities slow of sale. Coffee A'so, cast 44 feet of Lot No.2, in Square 147, {ont- | Steady. Rice firm, and 3d sd. dearer. Rosin ing on B street north, between 8th aud 19th streets | Steady at 4s. 2d ats 3d west. ‘Lae ttle to this property is perfect. The Yacht Wanderer. ‘Terme: Que-fourth cash ; the residue in 6, 12,18, Savannan, Dec. 13—The Republican of this tera: spre ae lest dtene|| Paneer Fr Wanderer positively land WALL & BARNARD, Anvets. | ei the Af icansucar Bruuswick. Joweph G snabl, Esq , the District Attorney arrested three men on Saturday believed to be iinplicated in the affair, URNITURE AND BOUSE-| amd Juan Bt. Rajeste, N A-Browa and Mic c ‘Un WEDNESDAY MORN- uel Aguinvi (or Raguet) balling from New Ox- Ue ete ee aoe ee dence | jeans. Attoruey Ganabf- refused. to allow them between 14th and 15th streets, we shall seli, the | D#l!, as the cl age on which they were arrested Furuttureaud Household EF fie oom prisin, was piracy, and they were conseq veally sent to Suit of Walnut Carved and Crunson Plush-cov- it oot Pees a comprising large Freach Both Attorney Ganalle and the U. S. Marsbail ofa, Tin Bu¢ Parior Chairs, ar using every exertion to obtain evidence inthe Bano hace ee Armaan = case. TLey Lad sent to Brunswick to elicit in. Ladies’ Walnut Writing Desk -Cercal Lamzs, formation ior the examination which will proba- Suit of four Crimsou Damask Window Curtains, | bly take place cn Thursday. They also dis- ace Curtains, Cornice, &c.. patched a steam tag to Brunswick to tow the Handsome (ogravings, te! Ornaments, wanderer to Savanah; but the ship-master on y, Centre ani ables, b: ard refused to vive her up. Parlor, Hail It is reported that the collector at Darien states Ly J. C. McSUIRE & CO.. Auctioncers. Xce LENT BOL ly and Incrain Carpets, Rugs, that the wander leaves no treces of beving bad Marbie-top Sideboard, Extension Table, staves an board. China, Glass, and Crockery Ware, The Republican says it is rumored that ti Mahogany French Bedstesds, Wardrobes, ricams were landed ou Jeky! island, and that Dressing Bureaus. Washstands, s eamer left Sevannab and took on board 18, and veep Feather Beds. Bolsters and Pillows, conveyed them past Savaanab to the river plan- Superior Matorgn Berea ta'fons, where they were scattered through the ed Book Sheives, } country. : rH ane cestitiaie Benen waits The cargo is supposed to have consisted of 350 Oe eects = other Stoves. &c. - negroes. The Wanderer hails from St. Helena, ‘erms: cash: over that sum, | bit is witbout ular papers, there Laving been credit of 60 and 90 days, for eatisfactorily endorsed | no consul Peele ry a bas informal papers Rent. from the native cilicials, w.thout seals. i. C. MeGUIRE & CO., Aucts, The Swan Lotteries. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. Mew Yorn, Dec. 13 —Warrants were issued BAe eae 5 oe GLasszs | on Saturday for the arrest of parties connected. AXDFIN SORE SCRAVINGS AT AUCTION.— | with Swan’s lotteries, and also against the pro- On THURSDAY MORNING, Di ber itth, r : ve “) commencing at I! o’ciock, I shali soil, at my ane? Sr peblichine foe tre wena, or tion reom, Iron Hail, 2 fine sortment of gilt-frame for publishing the lot’ery advertisement. Many Mantel and Pier Mirrors of various sizes, with plain | &'fests were mede; but the principals are still at % large. A process will be sent (oy requisition) to Amongst the Pier Mirrors may be found French Angusta for the arrest of Swan. Plates measuring 4x24 52x20, 40x20 70x24, Ao. Mante! Piates ineasuring 43x. , x30, &e., Baltimore Markets. a Sonec chins ea Bagravi Baitimore, Dec. 13 —Fiour is steady; Howard (neatly framed.) copies from paintings by strvet and Obio 85 123. Saunders, Lucy, Barraud, Be.ning, Brov’ 1» Doyle, Wheat is active; white $1 35a81.50 red @1 202 $125. Corn is buoyant with an advance of Ic ; yellow 67»69c , white 65256. Tho above gocds form @ cors: t over $3), 6) and 90 Provisionsare steady; mess pork $1750 Lard ©, ms: $39 end under, casi days’ credit. for notes satissactorily ntl and | '* Quiet at Tall yc. bearing ieee Whisky is firm at 26c. de lo Cc. W. BOTELER, Auot. ofal ees Bi — —— Alexandria M arkets. By 8, J. MoCORMICK, Auctioneer. ALEXANDRIA, Dec 13 —Flour, no sales, Wheat, tT AUCTION—A SMALL FARM FOR " 2 ALA THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF SHE Coot | Ofterings light, market active: taies white 120 10 = : 27, 9% to 120. Corn, none offered. Rye, ic oF ALaxanadnia.— On WEUNESDAY, December | '27; Ted y 15th, at 12 o'clock m., in frant of the Mavor’s office, | Oats, new, 4c ; old, 46c we will offer at public auctiona very dearable Farm. of 35 or ¥ norer, about one-luail of Which is in guod wood, and the remainder has been uuver cultivation 4s a market garden, for which it NING OF FASHION- NTEK BONNETS ELLER e5" ths -) of Washing- mand vicinity tober eran m {WINTER HATS and LADIES! URESS CAPS. HAIR DRESSES, CORSETS, of all RAND OPE ONG ARINGE u ‘who wish to inspect it. ‘ PRENCH FLOW &R8 and FEATHERSofal PANERFSMITH. | *Taiies, don’t forcet'te call on THURSDAY Raxecusore ets, smith. | FRIDAY.and SATURDAY agche will bave an del-d 8.3 ‘MoCOxMICS. Aucts. | Opening every week this month, and until further a SS ioe. > . $4 Market 8; . bet 7 st MARSRABS SALE—In virtue of a writ of E Ay pace. between 7th and sth sts. fieri fecina is; from the Clerk's office of t! BB HAS OPENED THR TAURANT on raise yet No, 538 Penn. avenue beiween Ist = ‘a right, title, claim aud interest in and to | 266 1m h UST Reoriveda is A. Lnckens, aud will be sold to satisfy Ju- 3 Pa. avenue, disial? No, 3. fo May, 1350s in forget Seep | none M. Bt Metweenshtod tortete, * Late Marshal tetriot of Columbia 00TH, NAL, AND BANDOLINE posite adams ai URUsHES atc! BUSS Liss Stove ~ ar Wither a : er x ARSHALL HOUSE. BEORGE MUS RESTAURANT, 20th | Prepared in Neennes — i verages, partionlariy that wholesome ard populat 3 ea, parti * fink, LAUER BEER. Heals eats private familiew with that now ing Celebrated = and) 2 lexandria, Va. LAGER BEER, 3 y 1e3-tm t YOKE-NECK 38: HIRTS MADE TO ORDER, N’S EXTRA odors, at GiB iS ravens Perera gee, De Sore, teary stro ans en Sees