Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1858, Page 2

WASHINGTON OF WEDNESDAY..........December 15, 1858, (> Thengh “ The Star’ ts printed om the fastest steam press in use south ef Balti- mere, Its edition is se large as te require it te be put te press at an early heur, Adver- tisements, therefore, sheuld be sent im by 12 e’cleck, m.; etherwise they may met pear watil the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS The Union notices, favorably, the speech of benator Gwin on the Pacific Railroad bill on Monday last; and argues, in reply to the oppo- sition press, that the compulsory bankrupt law recommended by the President for insolvent banks is entirely different from the general voluntary bankrupt jaw of 1542, inasmuch as it secures to the people—the creditors of a bank—the power to force it into a pro rata liquidation of its debts, after a protest of its notes or obligations, whereas at present it isin the power of a failing bank, when local laws do not prevent, to make over all its assets for the benefit of favorite creditors. The Intelligencer is devoted to Congressional proceedings and news to-day. (7 Jobn Heenan, the “Benecia Boy,” gave an exhibition inthe ‘manly art,’ in Philadel- phia, on Monday night last. —jaeeenanetioaeeeaiiheises {> A line of steam tow boats, through the straits of Magellan, bas been projected in New York, to obviate the ditticulties of doubling Cape Horn. i[> The Census of Minnesota of September 21, 1557, shows the population to consist of 87,393 males and 62,425 males, a shocking preponder- ance of the male sex. Minnesota is just the State for single ladies to emigrat Lire Sentence —Stephean Lowry, who was born on board the frigate Chesapeake, and bas been employed in the Navy ever since, bas been sentenced to Sing Sing prison for life, on a con- viction of the crime ofrape. The trial conviction and sentence occupied only three hours. pain uce Sasa Nes aaa UL The jury in the case of Cancemi, the Ital- jan, charged wrth the marder of policeman An- derson, in New York, have brought in a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree, the panish- ment for which, in that State, is imprisonment for a period not less than ten years, and may ex- tend to life. UP Jobu W. Summers, Esq, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates last winter,from Washington county, was drowned Yast week at a lock on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, above Hancock. In attempting to cross the lock, it is presumed, Mr. S. made a mis-step and fell in the water. He was about 35 years of age —___. Coutarss or Imperiat CRINOLINE,—The fol- lowing intelligence is from a Private letter dated Paris, November 25: “The Empress created a great sensation at Com- Ppiegne last week by appearing inadress without criuoline, very small at the top of the skirt, with the immense old-fashioned hoop at the bottom. Next year the ladies will be wearing the dress of the old pictures of the days of Louis X1V."° ——— From Kaxgas.—Depredations and house burn- ings in Southern Kansas are frequent, growing out of certain parties disregarding the compro- mise between Gen. Denver and the peopie. The Pikets Peak gold accounts are favorable. The miners have elected members of Legisia- ture and delegates to Congress with a view to forming a new territory. Se NR pleasant IJ A telegraphic despatch from Paris, re- ceived just atthe eve of the Persia’s departure, says: ‘it is reported that an Anglo-French fleet Will leave on the 19th of December for the Gulf of Mexico. The French fleet will have on board & battery of artillery, in order to Oppose any en- terprise of the filipusters against Central Amer- ieca.”’ We also learn, via Madrid, that the second di- vision ofthe squadron destined to act against Mexico had sailed from Cadiz. As Iurzmiat Guy Fawkes —a Paris corres- pondent of the St. Louis Anseiger des Westens Writes that the lower classes of the Parisian pop- ulation are seized with a terrible suspicion, which the late predictions by the clergy of an impend- ing calamity have not tended toallay. It seems that for the last two years the Catacombs, those immense subterranean quarries out of which and over which Paris bas been built. have been clos- ed tothe public. This fact, added to the general impression that the Emperor would shrink from no means, however diabolical, to suppress arev- elution, has led to the ramor that the Catacombs are Glied with powder, with a train leading toa chamber beneath the Talileries, so that in case of 2 successful uprising of the people the Emperor would need but a lighted match to blow half the city to atoms, and in the confusion and terror which would necessarily ensue regain his power. Se PEKSONAL. --«. Hon. 8. Cameron, of Pa., is at the Na- tional -.. Gen. Scott { tt Denefit of his health oe (© Visit Cuba for the -+;. Com. Paulding, U 3.,3.P Jackson, do, are at Willards’. me Be Daristen, of S.C., is to be the orator e ellows' tional by Yok sextant Rational Jubilee in New ---- Gov. Medary left Columbus, Ohio, for Kansas, last week. A large number of friends, on borse-back and in buygies, escorted him to town and to the depot. --.-Hon. W.S Damrell, a Representative from Massachuse'ts. bas been so prostrated byan ulcerated sore throat that he will not Probably yesume his seat in Congress. +E. W. Lincola, jt., has been re-elected Mayor of Boston by over'2 000 Plurality. He was the Citizens’ candidate. Moses Kimball, Rep., had 4,372 votes, and Juli - ance, 1.180. es, and Julius A Paimer, ‘Temper ---- James R. Nash, who was at Norfolk in 1812, and on the Potomac whilethe British were S.N., Gen, Cook, N. and J. J. Chetwood, ‘do , there, died at Montrose, Va. For thirty years be has been drew om tothe 11ith regiment of Virginia militia. --++ The Pittsburg Gazette shows Thackeray, in “The Virginians,» in gece troops on the wrong side of the M. jabela river. The New York Evening Post sho ther where Thackeray tells of the mountain hunters getting maple sugar in the autumn, 1 The Indiana Legislature has passed an act repealing the liquor law of that State. if? Petitions for a national bankrupt |; in cirealation ia Maloe Beate U7 The Sioux Cir (lows) Eagle, of the 27th Bit, states that ¢ ° pod * at the tahssourt ‘Was frozen over at The iron horse of the Southern Pacific railroad will probabi. — a of Januasy reach Marshall, Texas, by t0™ Two thousana mackere! beul cf Provincetown, Mass poten three nights ten thousand were taken. {~ Without a dissentin Representatives of Georgia ‘has pet Leper Praling. all laws which authorized lotteries 1% I> Elgbt thousand tlerees of lar poe of atone szle,in St. Lou ‘as'—price, when delivered the: cents per pound The Argentine Republic as ceded to \< hy square leagues ‘a jand in consideration — atlowed to send into Brazil beef free of {> An Engtist P&per notices the curious fac! _ iM Becessary to zo as far back a8 1791. te aa-8 ney fall on the same day of the pat do in Iss9, namely, the 2ith Tecently, who (> A man died in Cincinnati bis heart ont of teSsehead pea Oa ts nat pos on the right side the ti having been fo: mas the diaphragm. Rie ‘rook « hole in 0” A member of the Legislature, now slow at Indianrpolis, who bad been bow down’? on several , Offered a resolution instructing the doorkeeper to went} of cough medicine, for the mabye the pall om age Spactsh quarter dollars being crfved im St Jotn, N. B sat thelr forfher sete Dee of twenty-live cents, parties in the United States bade lately teen making it a trade fo eol- dispose of them ia New Bruns- 'd were dis- is, on Tuesday re, about 11-14 1 ent on the iavestmens Of twenty-five per WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP Tae Prorosep AvaxuW RAitnoiv.—The bability that Congress will, at its present Ls ay poche the construction of the pro- posed railroad along Pennsylvania avenue and Bridge street, Georgetown, from the west gate of the Capitol grounds to High street, (in George- town,) causes much excitement just now among various parties desirous of being interested in it in som y or other, and, of course, gives rise to the cireulation of a multitude of mon- strous stories, and the “‘airing’’ of any number of schemes connected with the subject. Among them isa scheme before the City Councils to obtain the privilege for the Corporstion of Washington, of which we have no favorable opinion; because, if so undertaken, the work cannot fail to become a mere jobbing affair for speculators in municipal plunder. Such has been the case with similar works when in the hands of municipal corporations everywhere; and there is certainly no reason to suppose that the fate of a similar undertaking in this city in such hands will be any better. Besides cost- ing far more than when constructed by indi- viduals, city railroads when so constructed and managed have been a never-failing source of increased taxation rather than of the profit pre- dicted from them; for, from beginning to end, they are but the pasture grounds on which the small politicians of each party in power may, in turn, browse, thus tending amazingly to per- manent corruption in municipal affairs. We believe that a large majority of our fellow-citi- zens of the District, and especially property- holders on either side of the streets through which it is proposed that itshall be constructed, are in favor of its being buiit—the plain result, of experience elsewhere of the convenience and economy of such work in an American ci points of great importance to the communities enjoying the advantages of their use. We further believe that the great mass of the people of the District take no interest whatever in the question as to whom Congress shall delegate the power to make the railroad, provided they be parties likely to prosecute the work vigorously, to manage it in a busi- ness-like Way and with an eye to the public accommodation ; and provided, further, that due care be taken to subject it to the control of the municipal authorities as to the amount ot taxation to which the parties owning it :ball be subjected, for municipal purposes, and the rates of fare they shall be entitled to charge. Itis but just that, whoever may eventually obtain the right to construct and operate the work, shall pay the public fairly for their priv- ilege of so doing ; while it is no less proper that Congress shall take due care to put it wholly out of their power to charge the public exorbi- tant rates. With these points duly re:ured, we believe the District at large would not care the snap of a finger as to whom among them Con- gress may delegate the right to build and oper- ate the road—as if constructed, it must necessa- tily be delegated to come parties or other, unless the General Government itself ventures upon the experiment of building and operat ing it— a thing not to be dreamed of. Tax Uovsx.—In the whole course of our ex- tensive experience with Congress, we never be- fore knew the House to spring tosubstantial bus- iness with so much earnestness so early in the ses- sion, as last, and this week. The fact is a bai- binger of a very industrious session. ‘The im- mense amount of important business pressing on the body for consideration, of course has much o do with the change in their habit thus in- volved. Yet much credit for it is doubtless also due to the peculiar construction of their new hall, which enables all to see and hear what- ever any one else in it does and says. Unlike their old hall, it contains no lounging lobbi: out of the main body of the main chamber; nor is it convenient, as that was, for any thing Save strict attention to the business actually up for consideration. These things may ap- pear small matters, though they certainly are very effective in superinducing stricter atten- tion, on the part ef all, to current business ; and thus they inspirit all the members to de. vote themselves while in the hall to the legiti- mate matters of their seasions. Covrr Or Ixquiny.—A court of inquiry is to assemble at West Point on the 15th inst., to investigate s complaint by Lieut. James St. c. Morton, against Professor Dennis H. Mahan, of the Military Academy. The court will con. sist of Col. Robert E. Lee, Major Robert An- derson, Capt. Randolph B. Marcy. Capt. Sam- uel Jones will act as judge advocate. Ax Enror.—Some of our contemporary yes- terday, in noticing the death of Capt. Jams N. Ward, of the third infantry, U. 8. A., sub- stituted for the name of the deceased that of James N. Caldwell, of the first infantry, who is, as far as known, alive and well at his post of duty. Nortnerx Overtaxp Rovutz.—Aecounts from Washington Territory state that the com pany from Iowa, under Samuel 8. Cartis, have arrived at Ansora, on Cherry creek, and report favorably of the gold mines there. They are building their houses and Preparing for winter. Navav.—Capt. Farragut has received orders to take command of the new steam sloop of war Brooklyn, built by Westervelt, at New York, which will be ready for her trial trip by the lst of January next. She will be sent to the Gulf. Examination or Swart ARus.—A board consisting of Cel. Jobnston, Lieut. Col. Bu- chanan, Lieut. Col. Steptoe, Capt. Dyer and Lieut. Wilcox, is ordered to convene at Fort Monroe, for the purpose of making experiments with small arms. Tar Sexate’s Prrwtixa Committes.—The President of the Senate Ppointed Senator Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, to fill the va- eancy occasioned by the recent declension of that position by Senator Clingman. ao or ax Anvy Orricer.—Brovet Col- onel Jobn L. Smith, major corps of ineers, U.S. A., died at his festhanen’ the in the city of New York on the evening of the 13th inst. Deav.—Mrs, Wheaton, wife of Lieut. Frenk Wheaton, and daughter of Adjutant General Colonel Samuel Cooper, died this morning at the residence of her father in this city. Tex Weatuea.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about 7 o'clock: Decemaer 16. 1858. New York, N.Y Pouladelphia, Pa. Tected tur cape a at 7 a.m. 56 ; at noon 66 | CONGRESSIONAL. Thirty-fitth Congress—Secend Setsion, In tne Sznats, yesterday, after our report closed, Mr. Davis adyooated the passage of a substitute for Mr. G@win’s Pacific Railroad bill, which had been offered by him during last ses- sion. The main differences between the sub- stitate and the original bill, are that the former does not designate a roate or termini for the road, and proposes an advance from the (lov- ernment of only $16,000,000, instead of $30,- 000,000, to aid in its construction. Messrs. Doolittle, Brown, and Foot, favored the construction of the road but did not alto- gether favor the original bill. ; Mr. Shields was in favor of the road being built, without to any particular plan. Mr. Green advocated the original bill, and thought if the Government aided in the wor! it should be allowed to locate the route. journed. Ix taz Hovsz, Mr. Bryan opposed the im- peachment of Judge Watrous, and read state- ments of Gen. Austin to prove the falsity of the charge that the “ power of attorney,” held by Samuel M. Williams, to sell the seven league tract involved, was a fo: .~ Mr. Bryan thought the committee had not shown a dispo- sition to elicit further evidence in the case. Mr. Houston repelled this insinuation, anda sharp discussion followed, which showed a mis- understanding on the part of some of the com- mittee as to what had been the intentions of Mr. Bryan. . , in reference to the resolutions of his structing h m to endeavor to effect an examination of the case, would vote to eend it to the Senate, in order that a trial may be had. Mr. Bingham advocated the impeachment, and thought the case should be tried. Mr. Houston called for the previous ques- tions, but as several members desired to speak, the House refused to second the call, and ad- journed. Ad- Proceedings ef To-Day. Tx tHe Sexate to-day, sundry memorials were presented ; among them one by Mr. Sew- ard, the memorial of a New York publishing house stating that they were publishers of the “Book of Mormon,” that its teachings were antagonistic to the Utah practices of the Mor- mons, and suggesting its general distribution by Congress as the t means of preventing the increase of that fanatical sect. Mr. Cameron read a memorial from citizens of Pennsylvania, praying such a modification of the Lariff as will protect the iron interest of that State. The memorial sets forth the im- portation of a fraudulent article of railroad iron in competition with the genuine domestic manufacture, and prays such an adoption of specific duties as will remedy the evil. The pending resolution providing for the payment of the funeral expenses of the late Assistant Doorkeeper, was taken up and assed. y Mr. Clingman moved that the series of reso- lutions lately offered by him on British x gression bo taken up; not agreed to—yeas 24, nays 25. t was moved to take up the Pacific railroad bill; not agreed to—the vote being tied. On motion, the Senate went into Exccutive session, to consider the Japan treaty—it was understood. In tHE Hovse, Mr. Comins gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill for the modification of the tariff law, contemplating the imposition of @ specific duty on iron and such other articles as such regulation will apply to. Mr. Bowie introduced a resolution providing for the removal of the restrictions on the to- bacco trade of the United States with foreign nations; referred Mr. Hughes endeavored to introduce a bill providing tor filling vacancies in the corps of midshipmen in the Navy by Executive ap- pointment; objected to. The consideration of the resolution for the im- peachment of Judge Watrous being resumed— Mr. Stephens proceeded to state his objec- tions to the resolution. He did not regard the alleged offences of which Judge W. is accused, as falling within the scope of the existing laws, and hence, the accusations could not be enter. tained, and the House had no power to im- ach. He endeavored to sustain this position y quoting from authorities expounding the law, both constitutional and common, whieh, he contended, showed conclusively an insuf- ficiency of alleged offence to justify impeach- ment in thisease. During his speech, he was frequently interrupted; and a good deal of fzel- ing was aroused. When he concluded, Mr. Houston called for the previous question, wh'ch was sustained. Mr Houston then proceeded to make the closing speech in favor of the resolution. He urged the duty of the House to impeach in this ease. He was still speaking when our report closed, and it was expected that a vote would be had as soon as he had concluded. f THE AUTOCRAT OF THE CIRCLE acknowledges the receipt of seven irhtte on- velopes with b/ue documents enclosed, and wil! ac- cordingly convene the “7” at the Ula Uns,” at the Sppuinted hour this evening. it™ ‘THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF \J.3 the non- resident, honorary and resident mem- bers of the Phi odemo Society of Georgetown Col_ lege, D. C., on TUESDAY. the 2ist,at 6 o'clock p. m. ‘The meeting wil! be hela inthe Ga! Se it" R. LOVELACK., Cor. Seo, PAIK AND FESTIVAL —:he ladies (f the First Unitarian Chureh will hold a Fair Sod Pestivel 1. ths Koom in ely used by the Mesers, Gat aga Jewery —tore, No 324 Penn. avenue, gommencing LHURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 16th The proceeds will be devoted to the liquidat! of & debt incurred for r+ pairing tue church LADIES’ PAIR.—The Fair of the of the English Lutheran Church, at Opp ) ELLOWS’ HALL, 18 open EVERY EVENING. A fine assort of Useful and Fancy Artic es is 8 Band of M in attendance. alies On exhibition, n tickets, Fifty Cents had of A Noerr, corner of (ithard E stre: 1 atthe deor of the hail. de15 FAIR FOR THE BENEFI" OF GERMAN CATKOLIC SCHOU 2. MARK Y’= CHUKCH.—The I adies of ¢ gregation at St. Mary’s Church, on 5: treet, will hola a Fair in Coombs’ Hall, t ennsyivania avenue, bet ween 9th and 10th ats., commencing on THUKS.- AY, Deo. ‘6th, and closing on the ‘Thorsday ful- lowing. A variety of Useful and Fancy atticies, with Confectionery and Retreshmen’s, se for e. je 15 4t Bal vam LECTURELTI° hn ECTURE.—The Seoond Leo ure of the Eeteitath Seems Mtr eetant church, Georgetown, D. C,. = Da’ EVENING, the léth instant, by Rev. Joun McCron, D. D.. of Baiti ng at eight Subrect: af to Re. Institutions. da'5 it red on 4 ENING, December 16,18°8, by De. Joun 2 Subrect : Exo! the Probable Fate of Sir Joie erect) aeons aed the Franklin relics wil! be exhibited. The Leoture will comm at7is o'clock. The public are re- po a THE MEMBERS or THE NORTHERN Liberties’ Fire Company are requested to meet at No. 30 L, street, on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15th, at 8 o’clock. By order of the do 14-2t* PRESIDENT. apap presser 3 a. pli fet ee mLecture ns corner Mai Avenue and Ith street, op Th RSDAY EVEN- ING, @,(6th inet, Subject— ‘Sights in and about ondon. Lecture to commence at 734 o’clock p.m. Admit- ee 25 ceuts. de is st THE DRILL AT THE COLUMBIAN Armory having been interrupzed by the sick- ness of the Instructor, be med on next will Ter FRIDAY EVENING, the Imth inst cataicoponek, A full attendance of the officers and volun: eers wili therefore be expected. dels NUEU during the present week in the of the Chureh, 15th street. 3-5t SPECIAt. NOTICE.—All membe: t ie Ej You en’s Whristian Assoc: aot the have not paid their dues for the year ‘834, are herel iptited that the ‘Treasurer will be in atterdance at : " % enon eters evening antii the 15th instant, from Itiz hoped that d the members will promptly re to ely reset oso, hoc a, he, toot des-eost ___3. H. MOORE, Treasurer. LADIES’ _ it [5 Sootaty orto re Ghaien oC the Mite i es, mcnsnn on RONEN EE HinG, the sh "instant A. ety o} ee ‘ancy Articles, with Con’ and Refresh- menia of super! gpality, will be sale, and ev: a rinse Bee cae cop anenn So Pata A coos, ok se fully solos ANCY GOODS Mrs. asi heiunyttpaar abt. PER KscuPIc [Fae MATTHEW’S FAIR CON oom. ment -5t E.—Pi : fresh COWS, eae i- dawatiastiin eeareceriats sg Size then pines ee a? MORRISON. ' SSSA RN TTS SR SE aoeter | iia GEORG ETOWN . Cortecpondenct of The Star. q , 3 ~ Gmoncrréwn. Dec 15 1858 the Christmas holidays epproach,our Bridze . x other mefehants, begin resent to eye Of passers along quite a brilliant display and fancy articles, toys,&e. The first thé list we notice our ing friend, WR urdle, on High street. ‘bere our young read- ete may find lots of toys of every description ne- cessary to please their fancy, and our old readers can ly themselves with carpets, and other ary gouds, at prices moderzte enough to satisfy the most penurious. The next on the list is Sey- mour’s celebrated Bridge street fur and bat em- jiram. Here the eve meets — a display se ciently captivating to tempt the most penuricu« to perches” to the full extent of the contents of his purse; and, as nothing could be more appro- priate as a Christmas present fora female friend or relative then a bandsome set of furs, we advise all who intend to be liberal the coming Christ- mas to go toSeymour’s. For superior buck skin loves, and other fixings, goto Ramsburg & Eb- tne and for the best cider ever offered for sale in the District call on Arny & Shinn. Our young friend, Mr. Bautree, was greeted last night by quite a very large and intelligent audience. As a dramatic reader he acquitted himself to the delight of ell present, as their fre- quent applause testified. Saturday last was spent by the Coll Cadets atthe Villa. But before proceeding there, they marched through several of the streets to the strains of good martial music. Their general performances would have done no discredit to the same number of old veterans. Their every movement showed that their gentlemaniy com- mander, Capt. Marrion, was no novice in milita- ty tactics, and that he had instilled into the numbers of his command no little of his own spirit. Tories mean you who are in the habit of congregating nearly every night in front of and about the store on the corner of Fayette and Sec- ond streets—the officers are about to be put on your trail, and unless you desist from the prac- tice in the fature, you may seon find yourselves compelled to exchange your own soft couches, for one night at least, for the soft side of a plank and a rough blanket, in the watch-house. ose whom you have grievously annoyed for some time past, have requested us to give you this timely warning, that you may desist, and save ourselves from falling into the hands of the of- Reese of the law. S, The yellow man Robinson, arrested by Officer Gross, charged with stealing poultry from Mr Exsex, as noticed in the Star of yesterday, was acquitted by Justice Reaver, the proof being in- suitcient to fasten the larceny upon him. Oticer Craig arrested yesterday Eli Peters, a white man, charged with stealing poultry from Mr. Lynn, proprietor ot the Montgomery House, on High street. The poultry was found u his person and identified by Mr. Lynn. He was taken before Justice Reaver and fully committed to take bis trial before the Criminal Court Those having clocks and watches to repair we would respectfully recommend to take them to our old friends Wagoner & Co .on Bridge street. In these particular branches of business they stand unrivalled. The weather continues extremely gloomy, fogyy and rainy, but almost warm enough to do away with the necessity for fire and everything in the way of winter trappings We bave no caange to note in the flour, grain, or pork markets Spectator ALEXANDRIA. —o—_ Correspondence of The Star. ALEXANDBIA, Va., Dec. 15, 1858. The City Councils assembled last night, a quorum in each Board. In the Aldermen, the Dunnington resolutions, favorable to a new bridye on the site of the present Long Bridge, Were received from the Washington City Coun, cil, and after debate, a motion of Mr. Reid for the appointment of a committee of two members from each Board to co-operate with the Wash- ington Council committee before Congress in favor of a railroad bridze on the site of the j= ent one, was lost; ayes 4, noes 3—not a mapecity of the whole Board voting in its favor. No other business of interest was transacted. The Rev. E. Yeates Reese opened at Sarepta Hall, last evening, the winter course of Alexan dria Library lectures. ‘The hall was weil filled, by an appreciative audience, who listened with manifest delight to his lecture foracouple of hours. His theme, “The Laureate of England and Alfred Tennyson,’’ was handled in a man- ner most entertaining and agreeable, while his rendition of choice selections from the poems of the present sp ap Laureate, more than once brought down the house. The committee on streets advertise for Propo- sals to repave and regrade King street, to widen the sidewaiks, &c. “Ibis is a move in the right direction, and our citizens trust it may be briskly followed ‘up. The new Baptist church progresses finely, and will shortly be ready for use The hall of the Young Catholics’ Friend Society will be occu- Pied by the Society at its next meeting. ‘The heavy weather upon the river yesterday prevented, for a few hours, regular trips upon the Washington and Alexandria ferry, but to- day Captains Pricennd Baker, the obliging com- manders, bave their hands full of business To-morrow night the ball of the Friendship Fire Company promises the gayest time to our young folks. Ce eens C HKISTMAS PRESEN TS.—Members of Con- greas and strangers Vir iting the city should not forget to send to their families vee of Washington, on & sot of Metzeratt’s For saieatali Bookstores, Cc LLOYD & Co., LAIM, PENSION, BUUNTY LAND, AND | GENERAL NTS, Fifteen r+ et, 0} tte Treasury. All who served in aor war or hattle before 3d of Maroh, 1855, or, it dead. their widows, or children if under 21 years on Sd of March 1855, last, to Bonnty Land. © 8 abandoned by other neents have been suocessfully prosecuted by de 15 tn! BAL! MORE CAR D—1,500 barrels ROSEN- 2 DALE CEM*NT and CALUINED PLaS- TER; tons bei ft WINDSOR LUMP PLASTER; she's CLOVER and TIMU- THY SEED; isos -A.and Fine SALT; best Navy UAKUM; SEED RYE, &e. Forsale by CARR, GIES¥ & CO., Commission Merchants, gar one tte aac iat, re conrtan*’iy recerving, dire: ‘rom the mils, all kieds of LUMBER, ooncisting of Whine Fine, Hemicek, Usk, Ash, Poplar, &c., which will be sold tow from the whart. Orders for Lumber—sawed to particular Stzes—promptly execuied. dels 3t D, “DINNER PARTIES” INNER PAKTIES Wii be furnished to fami- hes at $3, $4. and 85 per head; first claes &rench cook oan b: dences to prepare dinner for the: charge of $2 jor his services. ‘Those wisbing to avoid the trouble of marketing can have the best the market aflords sent to their 38. eu will be sent toan: t of the city for those may desire it. 1 zu rantoe to furnish a better dinner than any other establishment inthe oity, at a saving of 25 per C GAUTIE del5S-eo?m 252 Pa. av., het. i2th and 13th s:s, Seno BUY, OR NOT TO BUY—THAT’S Hs QUESTION Whether ’tis Seterabeat the house to bear murmurs and compiainings of diseaticfied gre fh W oy selecting their TOYS from K AMMOTH STOCK now on exhibition LAM- MON D’S quiet and make them happy. de 14-st ORE PRIZES THAN BLANKS. M HAVANA PLAN. | MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY, Extra Class 1S. 7,ouATURDAY,De- cem! 5 R. FRANCE & CO, Janacens. 49,000 ‘Tiak eta—20,20 Prizes Every Tope drawn peneinnae Prizes. wable in full without deduction. raze Drawn Out of the Wheel, SCHEME. THE CHEAP HuUs*-P we SHEAE HOUSE: FUR af caRierias hAS ik ST nae bee wa ‘| a > ac a= Cc. K. SeEn e143 8 Pa avenue. bet 17th Toth tis, CANE BRAKE WH SK Y.—Just r-cceived two more AL ‘3 India CA: BRAKE WHISK 5” s bottie. $ A. RV-« between, ists SEs OE ERBPETS oh ri jos. Viol i i ited Mise Mavic shea de 14 506 Pa. avenue, near \th sirret, A SUITABLE CHRISTMa® PRESEN: nos fy sya openane 1 wil! load heisnee of my Shook of FURS ar tg. REAL BAB bd Penn ‘enue, between Hy and Torbete. : I> Just ived, of my own fact 8 fren | iption, Wiel Sine apace ide eae f ) wi mK on es L cae sh LARD WF abe Sead at — Ri Ey eg ng nope e fi tol ent low. MicHOLAS ACKER, corner 2d ani E stresis. de 15 eot! UR RENT—A desirabio RESIDEN OF, corm rf of 10th ad 8 streets, east ofthe Casitoi. Phe Vt: 8 pump of geod water i yard; boo fatal and outhouses; © of Li stabie «nd. suitable for an early garden. Also, a variety trees. For terms appiy to G. L. Be DWIR, corner of 10th and East sts. SIRAB. DW. IN OUSE FOR Nie rT fits het 3 pen House No. 246 on G street. 1th Bi acreets, coetaining per or. bere, Ditt-room, e:tohen. &o,, in srpich ia of soperton Ueunts wit bh orks ofe 3 ale, Atpiy tod. C. MoGUIRE & CO., cers and | ommissioa Merchants, (URNISHED ROOMS FOR «KENT —A nee EK Parior and 2 |: pe champere mag bo chtnined applying at No. st., between and 7th sts., Opposite Patent (fice. de 15 St —A bandeome throrestory BRICK FOWELLin é, No. = between ft» ._ ‘The house contai r ler ; wat throughout house ; ivestion Sonetitels Sxrellc‘at water at door. southeast corner 11th and EDWARDS, corner K and 8th sts HED HOUSE TO RENT—No. «29th F papal the Patent Office. Olpring aval. as itis sen [ae inns " ont medi tok. 0. WASHINGTON, Gener! Post rice at private Auction oS 3% F928 RENT-—A three-story BRICK DWELL LING, with back-ouilding, containing 12 rooms, situsted on 2'st street. between H and I streets. Inquire at EARL’S Livery Stable, C street. ar 2ist st. dio 1é-3t OR SALE A HUULSEsnd LOT. The House F isathree Of frame, peewee 3 qe aed itonen, sifuat: On 4 Bt, 5 and th sireoti is oom ‘Brite $1 10; Lg eag ay - 2,3 4 years. Inqui recta between 6th and 70 da 13-im* * R RENT —A two-story BRICK HUUSE on F Virginia avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, It contains 6 rooms. Inquire next deor. det tf SS and others canbe EMBERS OF CONGR E: N perian with com! ble axcsommodations, Tressonabie term*,in & @onvenie.:t and pleasant Woslity, at Mis. MANNING'S, No. 459. (3:h st. west side. between K and t sts. de im (ARM FuR SAL Tne subsoriber wil! se'l, kK at private sale, from 50 to 89 ac: ¢ Farm on which he resides. adjoining the farms of Merers. Woo man Gibson. Chas, Diggs. and Jno F. 5 miles from Wasnington, | from Bladensburg Depot, ant 2_ ‘rom Agricultural College. The improve- men 8 consist of 8 frame ¢welling containing 9 ro. mr, large bara. corn house. brick Tt. pump of excel lent water, choice apple orchard. &o Ten scres in Wood, fift: en in timothy alance now in a hush state of 1 Ti never failing stream passing through the iarm. The location is dssirable Sod in an: xoellen’ neizhborhuod ‘lhe soil is adm'- east spi io HOST BANEL AY. ore 2 a oT de *. on OR RENT—Lar ARLOR and i-rea Cham- ber attached, handsomely farnished and liz With gas, on the first floor, Ajso, large and single oomsin the second story, in suit or separate, Meals furniehed. if desired. Terms moderate. Ap- Ply, Ca loth street, east side, between Dand E. ie re —_————_—_—*X€£__Ekkk___ FRANCE & CO., MANAGERS. * LOTTERIES FOR THE WEEK, Bg Drawn ix Battimore City every AFTER NOON aT 5 U'cLock. MARYLAND STATE LOTTERIES. BEL AIR LOTTERY, Cinss B. To be drawn on TUESDAY, Deo, i4. 78 numbers—i4 drawn. To ooo, 3,000, OMPtn ase, oof 0 29,000, 8,000, 4,000, : bs 20 of 300, 2 of 3 300 of 100, &o, ’, Tickets $5, naives $2.50, quarters $1.25. SUSQUEHANNA CANAL LOTTERY ,Ciass 49 ‘Lo be drawn on WEDNESDAY, Deo. 15, 75 numbere—12 drawn. 30, 8,000, 5,006 Ft san, 3,500, 2 0f 1,750 5, cise, “Ler ast "&e, ko” Tickets $19, haives $5, quarters $2.50. ARROLL COUNTY LOTTERY, Class 33, $ To be drawn on THURSDAY, Dec, 16, 72 numbere—i2 drawn. Capitais. 918,655, 30 of 1,980, Sofss, wMofM 69 nf 100, &eo.. &e. Tickets $5, halves $2.50, quarters $1.25. OMOKE RIVER LOTTERY, Class 44, en To be drawa on FRIDAY. Dec. 17. 78 numbers—i6 drawn. Capitals, $20,000, 5,300, 2,500, 12 1,995, 50f1,, &e, &e. Tickets $5, halves $2.50, quarters $1.25, MARYLANDSTATE LOTTERY, Cinss %, To be drawn on SATURDAY, Deo. 18. im. sof . 4of 4 of 1,994, 4 of 1.50, 10 of 1,000, of 30, Tickets $19, halves $5, quarters $2.3). HINGTON COUNTY TTERY,Ciass4s a + 8 HO Boa oak: 'o be drawa MON DA 78 numbers—i4 drawn. 20f 6,00. Pes 3.000, 2 of 2,000 SO, ors aon is of ue 4 5 200 of 10 Tickets $5, halves isn quarters ats. DOLLAR SCHEMES, TUESDAY, Dec. 14, at noon. Capita's, 1.25, 1,000, 2 of 800, Tickets g1. WEDNESDAY. Dec. 15, at noon. 73 numbers—i4 drawn. Tick THURSDAY. Dec. 16, at noon. 000 some 81,000, * Tickets $1. FRIDAY. $4,143, 2 of 700, + 84,000, 85,000, 75, 2 of 600, SATURDAY. Dec. 18, st noon. 78 numbers—l4 drawn. 84,000, 1 {000 2of Im, Tickets $1. MONDAY, Dec. 2th, at 12noon. 5,000, 1g Pt 5 of io, . , o = T ckets $1." R. FRANCE & CO., Manaorne. do is-tr BaLtimone. Mo. OOD NEWS AND NEW GOUDS, Having just received my fresh supply of fine Freneh Confections and Bon Bone trom the first- houses—Mailinro ad Strudier & Co., New pre; to furnish aa gerts cass eapest rates. | wiil ha’ my large supply of large Fruit and Pound Cakes, for the Christmas holidays. with all the little eccet- eras for Christmas trees. Smail fine es every day fresh. Also, loes, Jellies, Chariots, fine fancy Pyramid: eee &o., made to cindy on band for every siz party. own pers ol $100 riven to ail parties. Servante’aud ware pe | atlow rates. Alil ask isa fair trial. J G6. WEA 347 Pa. avenue. N. B. My povith, Rexing YA immer) east summer, | have not sold my estabi: ent, as ad- e: dl ither is it for sale now. 3 rs - D'ssouution OF COPARTNERSHIP— ‘artnereh: etofore existing between the rubscribers, the title of Harvey & ADAMS, was dissolved by mutual t on the consen lst of November. The books of H.& A. will be found at the store of F. L. Harvey & Co. old » No, Pennsyivania aRenue. Persona owing us will find it to th forward and settle at ones are Smet to reosipt of either will be good. ir advantege to come save expense, as we square up without deiay. The partner in settiement of THOS. J. ADAMS. COAL axp WOOD! Now Uxzoapine, Schooner “ Monteres,” 303 tons of LEHIGH COAL, , Exractep, A cargo of superior COOKING COAL; aiso. EGG RED ASH. pe RED AND GRAY ASH COaL. |CUMBERLAND COAL—Lump i {LIME-KILN COAL. pat | 1? SAWED anderLit woop. JNO. I. UNDER Woup, @3 9th between P and E. S#RTS MAvE To ORDER. STP VENS is warrant Se ve, AMUSEM - Le ae? Sane ASBING Tied Masaeen 7-8: D. Evrimen. Great Success of the New Company. penrance of Mr_ CHARLES FISHER Bishi opremd must ALICE GREY: u it but Three of BARRY SULLY A i, Whose performances during the pret few nichts have met a decree of (avor unparniie'ed im (beer- mith the youtht benatysacd fashion ofthe Co = ‘him to be the Greatest Actor of the A: This distin, ¥ VENING. Deo, 15. ins. cpreeked etic Artse win bave tho honor of ea the great Shakepearean ragedy of KING LEAR. Lear ... Barry Sullivan mugar, --Mt Unaries Fi-her Cordeli --. Miss Alice Grey », FE fey Lh ge the sale of tickets ant secu: seats, will be at Die'zerott's Memo ee Fat of p avenvcend tit strest, and wui be cpen daily rom $8. m. until 5 p.m. BALLS, PARTIES, &c. ROMENADE CONCERT AND BALL Columbia Typographical Society. 1 FORTY-FPOURIH ANNIVERSARY. neoes-ary arre’ nuwn to —¥ & c ‘ory # ourt! Ty poxraphics! Somety be SUN Tand BAL). stuye PELCOWS HALL. on MunDAy BY (ek ah . 1859, when they arsure § Silltbe engir endeavor to render it every thing ee and V.cal Music may be e2- vemted. . TWO DOLLARS, admit'ing a rentie- man aod adire—tote had of tne Exeoutrve Com- it that ill be sent to lsdiee, .smong the Lumerovs Indy friends who nave heretof re honored their bails by tiv SoMs omMISe VE wight wAdVertentiy CooNr ; it vest to leave such lay. tick 0-8 to gecticm~n te king room, as smpie provision will be made tur thear care, Executive Committee, tri colored rosette ) Thoma: Kich oF Lowrey wr. R tclee William L. Jones J. H.Connlughem Norv.t W. King Manzrcrs at Laree. Bon. Jos. Giles WOW. Moors “ww 6 ry or 8.T Shogert Pentel * \ 7 * WD Wallach H Polkinb ra F.mcNervar y Commuttee on Recept (white rose'te.) ar ee °. bor ns Mituigen © Canfield ¥ r. -. is Jobe Johnecn 5 Committce om Refreshments, (blue CF. te J. 8. On bom WK BS. Bo deve Jud, WM. K. McLEAN, T C.F. Lowrer. Seoretary. ere of the Liberty Cub oe te their many erally that the rScc Wil, tike place at, rancs Hail.on WEDNESDAY EVE- » Jan. 5th, 1 advertisement. 1° oF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLtaNs, The UNION GUARDS’ Fourth Annual Ball will be t the Assembly Rooms, Loui- srr ak n ith January, 1659. Partiou afuture advertisement. By order of th dels W&StJanl COMMITTr AELINGTON CLUB.—The m Arlington Ciah take great to their friends and sven Cutilion Party Bali on MUNDAY EVENING, Di Mth, 1657. N. B.—No hats or caps lowed in the room, ex- ofp those worn by the respective Clubs. ‘Tickets Fifty Centa, admitting a gentleman and thew will pe Hay a of ony of te oom rn, mG the OO Di ie . iy order of the delete ne Party. Be MITTEE. O! FOR THE MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE my eo be given br the Ugiy Club. on #NID FRI Deo. 4th, .858,at Odd Feilow jal ' ® See par'iculars in future advertisement. By orde: of the de 11-S.M&W* [THE BALL or YaG COMMITTEE. THE WASHINGTON RS will tnke place at the WASHINGTON AseeMBLY Kooma, On MONDAY EVENING, Jan 30, 1859. Particulars im future advertisement. By vu: of the de6 COMMITTRE. WARTS. ANTED—A Si young W or Housekeepe: s towing. Appiy st No, (7 Si, street. ITUATIONS WANTED cung Women. One to cool 6 other #8 chamvermaid and sea. ra ite bed on the 1 eo as. ecommens on iv Box t.atthisetion » Seni req J ANTED~Bya two respeotabie ach, and iren; rer peotat |i Woman, SITUATION as Chambersaest and Renee Inguive at No 59 K street, between «th and 5th. WANTED Immedinvely—s ors Younr LADIES Weil cq wainted with the Drese-mak et nes®, to whom constant employment ens g00d wages will be giv ly at No, 195 F street, be- tween :7th and !8t de a's NTED—An exeelient WAITER. (ore rol- eri 2th street, No. I iene TED-A good COOK, WASHER, and Ww ROVER for a email famiiy. an tnore who osm come well recom- F street, ply excepti m between Lit h and 12th. ended. at 3i de 14-2t* A GENTLEMAN DESIRES EMPLOY- MENT 88 an Organist or Singer 1 Washington, Georgetown. or Air xardr: receive es compensation the formation o| vocal or instrumenta’ Appiy at de i3} LA IN a Murionmong the Music Store of John E — DY WISHES TO PROCURE copy- of members of Congress and others may desire such servios. Please address C. F. City Post Offices. de 9-6t WANTS—The proprietor of the Intelligence Office and House Agency. 31! C street, corner = 7th, respectiully boise the ‘ e of tami- . juiring competent rvante of g charac- ter. Vanted row, severn! Cooks, Chamber- ids, Waiters, Drivers.acl Form Hanan” se 8-ly ———XK—K—XX—_—_—__ LOST AND FOURD. OST—Un Monday the 6th insim: t.oren Tues- day, the 7th. a large white CAMBU FIN it from the circumstance of ite vgbt cracks tm :t,and from « pinkieh tnt. ‘The fin ‘er will be wui! rewarded ing the same at GALTS’ Je: BeKast PIN LOST—A Diamond, above icon ens ioe lenwene betweee Browne’ Hotel and the Capito! ; for which ali Tewara wi! be paid, if delivered to the clerk ws ‘el. or to Mr. ©. 5. JUNES, Doorkreper ofthe Baited States Sevare, - ee iba EWARD Will be grven for Spprehen- §: oan ‘of the villain end the on of e tub of Butter stolen from my door on Wednesday eve- Ge le st" J. V.COBURN, BOARDING. BYAR DING —severni tingle centleman wil one val ifo-on moderate terma. hp at No, 499 €th street, betw M&®. 4..w. BRINKLEY reapectiully As her f:1ends and the public that she 18 4. STINEMETE, s oP repared to make to order. aud KE NECK SHIRTS cline goat TEVENS. Salesroom, Browns’ Hotel. tofit YO! jo4-im