Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1859, Page 3

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE, | Ee Tae Sram rusiisens tas Lists oF LETTERS REMAINING in TUR WASHINGTON Cry Post Ovvicz uxpER ree Provisions oF THE “AW DIRECTING THEM TO BE PRINTED In THE HEWSPAPER HAVING THE Laneest cracuia- ‘TION WITHIN THE DELIVERY OF THE Orrics. Its rotau DAILY CIRCULATION 18 MORE THAN DOUBLE THAT OF aNY OTHER DAILY PRINTED am tae District or Cotvmara. Citt Counxcits.—Board of Aldermen.—The Board met at the usual hour, the President, W. T. Dove, Esq., in the chair. A communication was received from the Mayor 3a reply to resolutions of the Board of Aldermen adopted on the 34 instant, transmitting a state- ment show!ng that from July 1 to December 3, 1958, $84,171.91 bas been paid on account of obi. rurred and work ordered under exist- prior to Jane i5th, Ins8. The funded tated to be $7937250, including $50,000 stock issued to aid the completion of the Chesa- peake and Obio Canal, on which the annual Interest is $16,969.20. The floating debt ix stated to be $52,550, in notes negotiated by the Inte ae in pursuance cf ordinances approved duty 198th, 1855, Oct. 4th, 1855, and of other dates; and certificates of indebtedness amounting in the aggregate to #49.050, Issued under the act of Sept. 23d, 1555, to which may be added $7,620, being principal and interest of the Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company’s —— by the city of Washington, due Dec. Ist, 1853, together with $1,100.94, payable to Jas. J. Fowler, and $2,396 39 ‘to Patrick Sullivan, under acts passed for their relief. The communicationwas ordered to be printed A communication was received from the sec- retary of the board of trustees of public schools transmitting certain resolations Passed by that board at their last meeting in relation to night *ehools for apprentices and others; laid over in- formally Mr. Pearson presented the Petition of Jobn Vauskiver, praying the remission of a fine; re- ferred - Mr. Thomas Milter introduced the following Tesolution; which was adopted : t Resolved, That the committee on improve- ments be, and it is. hereby, instructed to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the present system of water commissioness, aud, in lien there- of, of having bat one commissioner for the city, and report by bill or otherwise Oa motion, a bill fromthe Council! ,with amerd- mends, was takea ap, for the relief of Mrs. Mary Chiids, and the amendments concurred in, The Chair introduced the foi towing preamble and revolution; wich were adopted: Whereas the Congress of the United States, by an act passed by that body, did canse to be con- veyed, for the benefit of the Washington City Orpban Asylum and Sint Vincent's Orphan Asylum, certain lots of yround tn this city, to be exempt from taxation for five years from the Ppes-age of said act; therefore be it— Resolved. That the lots held in trust for the benefit of the Washington City Orphan Asylum and Saint Vincent's Orpban Asylum, which was given by Congress as a donation to said instita- fons, are herehy exempt from any taxes which may be now dueor which may hereafter fall due, so long as they may have been beld, or continue to be held, in trust for said institutions and no longer A bill to establish an additional night school in the Third district, with amendments by the Council providing for the establishment of simi- lar schools in the Second and Fourth districts, ‘was taken from the President's table, and the said amendments, in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Board of Trustees of the Public Schools. were non-concurred in. Mr. Smith, from the police committee, reported. @ bill to revive the Skeane trade in the city of svestington, and to appoint an inspector of to- bacco. The bill was read twice, and, on motion of Mr. Thomas Milier, laid on the table, and made the special order for the next meeting of the Board Mr. Brown, from the finance commitiee, re- ported a joint resolution to pay certain guaran- teed bonds; passed Mr Thomas Miiler introduced the following Tesolution; which was adopted Resolved, That the police committee be, and it is hereby instructed to inquire into the expe- diency of amending the act entitled “*An act reg- ulating the inspection of lumber,”’ so as to re quire all inspectors of lumber to be licensed; to report rterly the quantity and quality of the lumber pected; the propriety of requiring them to pay @ per centage to the Corporation on all money Teceived for the inspection of lumber, and to make it unlawful for any person or Persons to sell, or offer for sale, any lumber that has not been measured and inspected by one of the licensed inspectors of the Corporation of Wash- ington, and report by bill or otherwise. Mr. Miller now moved to take from the secre- tary’s table the bill to regulate the inspection of jumber, and to refer the same to the committee on pages. which was agreed to Mr. Smith from the police committee, ted a bill boomage J ®n appropriation to pay for the in- trodoction of gas into the Centre Market; lost on the third reading Mr. Riggs, on leave, presented the petition of Frank L. spencer; referred. A bill from the Council for the relief of the Columbia Fire Company was taken up and Passed Mr. Smith, from the police committee, report- ed a joint resolution naming certain streets. The streets proposed to be named are those bounding Lafayette Square on the east and west. Mr. Rigys stated that we bad already a Madi- son stree’, and moved that the resolution be so modified as to name the streets Jackson “Place”? and Madison ‘‘Place” instead of “street,” which — was adopted, and tbe joint resolution Mr. Smith, on leave, introduced a bill making a AbPropriation for building a lockup Louse in the Seveoth Ward; referred He also, from the police committee. reported a Fesolution granting the use of the Aldermen’s room toa company of young gentlemen for the Purpose of holding a moot court therein, passed The Board then adjourned. Common Council.—The report of the Intend. ant of the Asylum, for the month of December, was referred. ‘The petitions of James Gill, Patrick Culinare, and others, and Barney Shields, were read and referred. Mr. Turton.from the improvements committee, reported a bill for the relief of G B Smith, for work done in the Fifth Ward; passed Mr. Powell, from the clatms committee,report- ed adversely on the petitions of Wm Maddux, ©, Wille, and Jos Gerhard’, and the committee was discharged from the consideration of them The petition of Christian Miller was reported Sxainst, bul recommitted for further considera- tion. The committee reported bills for the relief of cad Miller and Pate me ee which were ; also, a bill for relief o} ugh Hughes, which was withdrawn. = 5 Mr. Wilson reported a bill for relief of Wm. Pinckney, for remixsion of a fine; passed. Also, a bill for relief of Frances J Jones; lost Mr Mulloy, from the police committee, report- ed a bill for relief of H. Middleton; recommitted for further consideration. Also, adversely on the bill to prevent the car- Tying of guns and other ‘weapons on the Sabbath, as amended bythe Aldermen (The Aldermen's amendments add to the streets of Washington, avenues, alleys, and public reservations; also, tbat the military shali not carry arms on the Sabbath.) The first amendment was adopted; the last rejected. Mr. Turton, from the drainage committee, re- — = bill for relief of Foster Henshaw, for eeping certain tron pumps in repair; passed Also, from the improvements committee, a Dill to pay for improving north I street from New Jersey avenue to north Capital street; passed. Mr’ Wilson offered a resolution authorizing the President to purchase one of Boschke’s maps for the use of the Board; passed Also, a resolution instructing the police com- mittee to inquire into the expediency of refusing Petitions for the remission of fines, and advising Petitioners to appeal to Court on the judgments of the magistrates, the Corporation to pay the costs of such appeals; iaid on the table. Mr. Mulloy offered’ bill for relief of the out- iT poor, making appropriation for one bhun- dred cords of wood, to be distributed under the care of the Chief of Police; referred The Aldermen’s joint resolution to pay certain guaranteed bonds, was passed Aldermen’s bill for relief of J. W. Martin was Preferred. A bill for taking ap and relaying a pave- ment on south front of square 42, between Twen- ty-third and Twenty-fourth streets, as amended by the Aldermen, was passed A bill for establishing additional night schools, with the amendment of tuis Board rejected by tbe Aldermen, was taken up. On motion the Board reerded from its amendment for two ad- ditional schools, by yeas 16, nays 3. And the Buard adjourned. Tat Tuxate —Notwithstanding the severity of the weather last night a good-sized audience greeted Mr. and Mrs. Chanfrau; and they were well paid for their trouble, too, having been kept Ja 4 constant roar from the beginning to the end of tbe performance Everybody ought to attend the theatrethisweek Next togiving to the poor, they can ha:d:y spend their time and money to better advantage The Performance to-night is the glorious comedy of *‘ The Poor Ge: » and the farce of ** The Stage Strack Barber,” in the latter of whieh Mr Chanf-au will give bis unrivalled imitations of Forrest, Burton, Booth, &c A better bill could hardly be offered, Tur Swrrasonian tx Con ‘s —The reso- jution re-appointing Prof. Bache and ex Senator Badyer regents of the Smithsonias Institution, a ps ae Senate last wees, yesterday Swrttsoxtax Lacrvazs.-Prof. Chadbourne, of Williams College, gave his second lecture at the Smithsonian, last night, it on! tion of natural history to the d taste. He first spoke of the connexion of natural story with wealth somes genoa ea epprcie toe na edification of thin class, that insects cost the United States #20 000,000 ving that might be effec: case, would be due entire! an at the head will re- rd at the hands Tough hinmrareso mt.=/The ball of the evening, at the Assembly ‘wes not only a Swiry affair. Many mem- bington city wolestos corps Nu om olen Guards lect a ine time hte prone ‘whose interests th: Wasmineron, D.C, Jan. crowded, but a delightful bers of other Wasi By 4. O. MCGUIRE & 00., A Uclioneera. ERY VALUABLE CORNER LOT NEAR ° RLEYTON, Jan rT Chisholm. located ‘80 000 beshels of ro: ” and dai i 2 in ineraneter hed ort y to the industry of the country. He sald the reason agriculture did not rank ai rofessions, with the stud wealthy were accomp! cause it did not worth, above all ot had not been devejo; He considered agri ped, the most learned, the and the most accomplish He paid a glowing tribute ing. This man had don true taste, Fatore generati much of the beauty of ¢ they would e: era in the ho nntil near dayi. tertainment of the Empire Club, Hall, corner of Ninth and D streets, also a crowded and exceedingly pleasant itty of ratber younger ladies and om we never saw way young ‘ven in better taste or with a keener The style of this party would have satisfied any like merry and two sexes, that ity are exerting a the manners and = One-third eash: the interest, secured by J. ©. MeGUIRE & CO.. Avets. toma strengthening the entire b; en, to the ent: equalied. W, loted with any o: aliments will vang of which the sons ished, was not be- beauty and T professions, but because it study and adorned by an ae of $10,000, Robbery of the Matis. diseases, t: 5 he witht oie ther —Jobn Marr, of Mecban- ALE OF WINES lore &soorching S ines and D LIQUORS.—The qo Hotel, Alex- lered the 12th ane &t Public auction W. WATPLEKS, Trustee A. GREEN, pt axcentk te HOUSEHUL rt TURE aT Ave —On DAY, the t2th ti Veball a m., at the residence and I streets north, an exceilent wish like snow bel ali Druggists and dealers general! i i-eost v,N.¥ ,Jan.9 le, bas ed. of all professions. to the genius of Down- much to develo, ons would owe to ultivated nature that had. inaugurated a new ture and floriculture of country. The lecturer said that the fine ar sculpture, oratory, all owed ower to natural history. from Nature, and on their trut! great prototype, depended all their force. luded to the power and expressiveness of It ~— but ae and hence its simplicity ree. Hy house of painting and hey draw form, color, ‘he application of taste ions between the club balls of Washington cf very ha; influence upon Baltimere Markets. AMATIC PROFESSION will find the Bron- an 11 —Flour is ields to the acothing influence of M. sam of |.iverwortand Hoar Atthe droggists generally. : bvovant, Howard street per's Indian Bi The Wheat market is bare, sales of importance. Corn closed higher; white 73a74c. 7S, (beth for ne: Nfs: and there were no -) and yellow sand quiet, and generally on. W Lisky ts frm; Obto2 an@ City 250" Crrmurnat Cocrt.—To-day, the Court met at the usual hour, and proceeded at once to busi- ness. John Pearce (colored) was placed on trial for stealing a quantity of silver coin from Law- rence Kearney, and found guilty. ar Patterson, charred Andrew Bowlen (colored) at in October last, was bro’ ned, and arran for bis trial at an early day. Andrew Hurney was placed on trial for an as- saalt and battery upon John Graham. This case was in progress when our report closed. . Very pretty and ve: Furniture, viz: ascortment of nfectionery, corner Water foes 38 cents per poetry, inting, their fishers and p. were borrowed iarble-top Centre Table and Ottomans, iv Mahogany fine —llLL_==_—_——— Onthe 10th instant, the brain, JOMS TF. W with the murder of Georgetown, D.C., jught over from jailand ements were entered into St2o0’c'ook a m.,of water on HISONG, the on! and Margaret A. Sheid, aged (7 m God takes the beautiful, the beat; hey <0 but apy given; ¢sets Wis jewels on His brenrt, ‘That t! 5 od 62 y1 the ‘Methodist lived a consistent Fine Welaut Waat Cosstas oom Bedateads, Fine Frenoh Plate Giit-frams Mirrors and Brack- Chandeliers and Gas burners, nd Crockery Ware, ingrain and Stair Car, Jan l1_Flour is bigber; States the Indian languag as SS; Southern $5.908@5 50 — t; Western red $1 34eSi.25; great store! sculpture, from which ti and very existence. Byt to the cultivation of Nature, col Enginnd, the sunny Seuth, the wil all alike, were being made to blos: ‘The andience, last night, was not v owing probably to the and to the fact of the | e-ally announced. white $1 2528155 Corn ta higher; mi; Pork isfirm. Lard e Fine Gut Gas China, Glass a Lie | mma ts ods, rz Bedstende iderness West, ei ant h . t., JAS. FLEET. som as the rose. became a member of ‘urch in his youth, and if the samie for thir- If the question if asked, how he died, to quote his own language, loubt ofa rich inheritance ing of the Mtb ins Court or Craims Yesterday, George C. B. Mitchell, Esq., of Washington city, was sworn an attorney of the court. Mr. Risque, of Washington, ment for the claimants in the Sbrune and another, Shrune, agt. the Uni sation for the use by the G Shrune’s patent snag-boat on the western rivers. Mr Risque continued his argument until three o’clock, without concluding; when the court ad- New York, Jan i tocks are lower Obi- Cumberia: nelemency of the weather, npsode indow Biinds and Shades, ecture not being more gen- Refrigerator, nearly new, Self'itegulstiig, Airtight, and other ine Range and Apparatus, eerey patent spigots, assortment Kitchen With many other articles, sary to mention. 8: SH and under, Iilinois Central sha: a Crosse and Mil. 1g: ew York Central Sy; eadiny 55; Mi 6's 96X; Mirsouri 6's 5 We answer, as he lived; im the mansion of hb: opened the argu- case of Lydia R executors of Henry M. seeking compen- ernment of H. M. [commentcatep. A Sianpzx.—I have just read in the Boston Bee an article purporting to have come from a Washington cc Trespondent of that paper, which article fs in itself bi mentary, both to tbe students of t town, and to the authorities and citi- zens of the city of Washington. To the students attributing to them acts of nly innocent, but of whith Previous to the publication of the fe mentioned article wholly unconscious tothe autborities and y not only intimating, fn his asseverations as Fine Mott's Patent Cook: nephew, James H eorgetown. His are respeotiully invited to —————————— FOR RENT AND SALE. FIRST Page.) OR SALE—A two-stor LING, with LOT 120 feet in width. Apply on the rt ington street, G and thi eof hie family Which we aeem unneoes- ossh; over that sum, a approved endorsed notes, A. GREEN. Anct. NARD & BUCKEY; FURNITURE AND. Errrcts at Avetion.—On WED! 2th instant, at 10 o’clock,at the house on Market street. Georgetown, be- ist sts, wo will sell, the entire CARD. SPARROW, of Verke. ot mr father. the A Tue REV. WM having reoertiy collect: amount of rent dueto the estate iste G. C. Granuuer, without my cumbent on me, inorder to avoid ment in the settiement of esid estate togive notios that my late acting oo trustee having fixed bis per manent residence in the State of De is AutburizZed Lo ccliect ip this olty the income of seid estate, bat myself. | stances, also nearssary than myself, to say that for any debts made wit! Executor and Trustee of a0 ‘CCG igbly compli- he University Tue Perseverance Beit.—A subscription list is in circulation to obtain funds to have the large alarm bell belonging to the Perseverance Fire Company recast. It will be remembered that when the engine- house was burned, the bell’ falling from the tower, since company bave had no belfry or in the first place, by which they are not o: FRAME DWEL et deep by nearly 2) premises, No. 50 MORNING. 1 And in the second place, citizens of Washington, but by even going so far | to brand them with the stigma of cowards. Ard this he has done beyond the least shadow ofa d-ubt in asserting that the permitted both their to be destroyed with From what source the forsooth, (I hope he wil though a resident in Washingtoa—obtained bis information it is difficult to say, ally supposed that none save hi tators of the scenes transmitted by bim to his er, the editor of the Bee. Speak- ee, by the by, reminds us that the tacle of his libel, at Insect, without The properiv is insect (to which to be compared) he busies t is. under the erroym twee: Prospect and was ruined by Furniture, as— DR RENT— which time the sty.e,and has Two first-class 3 story BRICK built and finished in the best modern &c., and located in the ¥. convenient and pleasant px 5. A.D. WKOE, D street, near 12th street. OR SALE OK RENT—A two- HOUSK, on the corner of north N containing four rooms and is about two squar site the Circle on P. JOHN FEASTER, near the premise: FFECTS or a SMALL AND HANDS LY FURNISH*D HOUSE AT PRI SALE.—The subscribers are nuthorized to sell the ts ofasmallant compiete and use on | street, between 9:h and which rents for $35 per the purchaser oj the Apply to JAS. C. MowUIKE & CO. ommission Merchants. OR SALE—A GROCERY and F situated on the corner of 7th and Persons wishing to purchase should not miss thi Asitis an excelent business stard, Jentre and Side Tabies, and Chamber Carpets, room Furniture, Cuntae Marxet.—The supply of provisions in the Centre market, this morning, was about the ayerage. A lot of country pork was offered per 100 lbs. Business in the sheds was transacted rapidly—dealers and purchasers de- siring to get away from the market a: more comfortable quarters about as quoted in the Star of Saturday evening. y stood caimiy by and abiic and private Property Punity by a few students. gentleman—gentleman, 1 excuse the term,) al- Freach and Cot Bods, Mattresses. Pillows, Washstands, Bureaus, Stoves, Kiten With a lot of Wood and Goal, &e , &e. Terms: $25 and an‘er, 60 and 90 days, [yrortant a GROCERS AND cCON- GEORGE PEARSON, of Baltimore, has lately & branch Store here, story BRICK ‘ 23d es north and immediately oppo Apply to Mr. and itis gener- mself were spec- The prices were lower prices than At ary other store Call and purchase. GEORGE PEARSON. ween 43 and 6th cash: over that amount, ‘ood endorsers. CKEY. Auots, ith interest and BARNARD & B 3B! Penn. avenue. south side, ber Wasninoton ART Association.—We notice srects, and No.5 North Laberty a number of the leading artists of the country in Wasbington, and presume their presence, just counted for by the fact of the opening of the annual exhibition of the Wash- ington Art Association, which takes place to- morrow morning. Goov Jos.—The cold spell has afforded the Intendant of the Asylum an opportunity to set his hands at work. This morning they were busily engaged in cutting ice on Eastern Branch. These poor fellows are now and verify the old saying— blows nobody good.”’ Furniture and Effeo! man in question, like the rece; newly fart ished hor bas one of the properties of t the benefits arising therefrom. Dbusy-ness but unlike the little i he is not worthy himself sbout things which do not 1 would, therefore, study well the eleventh appears he is as ignoran' others,) aod, furthermore, | would advise him to quit fabricating until he (for | believe it is impossible with his proficienc her) can circulate hi: greater shadow of be has exhibited t his own corru falsehoods that FUTURE DAYS ;,L- CROWN & CO., Anotioneers. TORY SALE DRY For Lapigs—On THURSUVAY MO. the 13th instant, at 9 o'clock, st store 357 Pa CLOCKS. WATCHES, AND JEWELRY. I have just reoew: jent of cheap Ciocks—a good C. now, may be annum. may bs secured by 8 grest assort- t at all apper- advise him to commandment (for it it of that as of ail the it of are s°ijom offered at auction, viz: rT ‘Swissand Cambrio Sets, Propor « ine at my store. I have many goods suitable for Christmas or Wed- VALUABLE FARM FOR SA!.E—Situated in Alexandria county, about 33: miles from the intersection of the Georgetown ting of 102 acres RICHARDS, corner » D.C. js 10 tf OR RENT—Three ROOMS connecting on the 2d floor, furnished or partially furnished ; would suit a small family or singie persons. 240 F ees i2th and 13th. Kent moderate toa private 100 pairs Swiss and Cambri y in the art to stop ig Bleck French Lace Sha d do. io Embroidered Sleeves, employed, usefully, “It's an ill wind that Also, Clock and Wat materinis of ob NSON’S, Browns’ Hotel. n his innuendo ‘othe public the depravity of pt heart, showing clearly by his be is totally destitute of all moral principles, among which truth stands first abuse, as he has done, two of the most sacred untry (the font of knowledge the press) renders him not only meritorious of the indignation and contempt of his fellow- citizens, but of all lovers of truth. A Lover or Tauts. f Mth and i strecta, Po rntds Needle worked Waren Returns 1% do. Swiss Flouncing A lot of Ladies’ fine or Vests, —Gustav Schuck, drunk, disorderly, and profanity; fine and costs, $5 15 James Green, drunk and disorderly; do. $2 15, Robert Jones, colored, disorderly and profane at a ball; $355 Sandy Davis, do. do. 83.15. Wm. Ellis, col’d, do. $4.15. D*®* Goons re determine’ to make a chang: P t this date to siose eck Of DRY GOU DS at cost for cai institutions of our co: 8. Taimas, Armieta and And other goods in Indies’ use. OR RENT—A three- story BRICK DWEL.- LING, situated on no rth E, bepeeen ine aed aa streets, containing seven rooms, and fursished wit gas throughout. The House will he rented fur- (or the furniture wiil be disposed of at private & punctual tenant the terms wi.l be med- H. BRAWNER, at Joho H. Co.’s Grocery Store, corner of Louisian®. &ve-ueand Ith street, opposite west end Centre Market, or upon the premises. TS, PLANNELS, (woo) and cotton Ss, ea and Brown Cotton SHIRTING, U Sheeting COTTONS. &o. t frag when sorted by the ist of Feb- ruary will begiven toa eotiontay No. 18 Pa. av,, bet. 8th and 9th ste. A tL Fr IncTON, INSURA CE CG avenue Girectors and officers al citizens of W MES C. MoGUIRE, a A jen Rach Evening at R. L. CROWN & By WALL & BARNARD, Aucti 4 &'S SALE OF SUPERIOR ROSE. Nase & Gauir’s Seven Octave Pr- HOLD AND KitcHEN Furxiture —Un- irtue of adeed of trust. to cover ad- we will expose at public sale,on THURS- ‘h instant, st 1}00’clock, at the residence 6i5tm, nearthe corner of F street, part Tus Sons or Matta.—The gentlemen who came here from Baltimore day before yesterday to institute a lodge of the Sons of Malta in this city were Messrs. Wm. E. Adreon, Wm. Chesnut, Col John R. Johnston, and Col. Curster’s Gas Heating Raviators.—Mr Woodward, of Pennsylvania Avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets, advertises in to- day's Star various sizes of Chester's Gas Heating As itis a new thing, and as xperience with one, ntion to the advan- Bartlett, Jr., C.C. Wm. Stewart, Col. Samuel T. Houston. for collection, SC GIBSON, Radiator for sale we have had some weeks’ e: we desire to call public atte: tages tt offers. Thus, we have to say that the one we use consumes about four with the ‘full head’’ and extinguished precisely as oni extinguishes an ordina ten minutes the stove itself becomes as hot as one usually desires; and gradually the air in the room (14 by 20 feet) becomes of the te of a room agreeably heated by the us in pipes, its beat apparent so heated in all respects very cold, we leave on, after first heating the stove, not more than haif t Teduces the expense of ¢ mills per hour. Ti. WHiLING MEE Oe be SL WELLING-HOUSE FOR KEN'T.—The sub- ibers have for rent.a desirable BRICK LING-HOUSE, with gas throughout, oon- taining 8 roomsand a kitchen. ‘The Carpets, Curtains and Oilcloths fitted to the premises wil! be sold on moderate terms. Aprly to Jas. C. MoGUIRE & CO. SOR RENT—The building and known as the ISLAVYD B Maine avenue, between 4% and 6th streets. The building is well auitea for manufacturing purpores, or fora store house. square feet of ground For Count —Yesterday the case of William Mooney, who is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Jeremiah Conner, was taken up by Justice Donn, and the accused was held to bail for Court. Michael Mooney was held to security for peace. hold and Kitchen Furniture thet mn Rosewood Seven Uctave Fiano, Kuabe make, Mahogany Sofa, Spr: Rent $300 per an- feet of gas per hour seat Chairs and Rocker, Mahog*uy Marbie top Centre, Side and other ‘Ta- 108, Rosewood Etegera, Rosewood Marole-top and Mahogar: ahogany, Cherry, and Ahogany Marb e-top and other Washstand: tel Ciock#an*t Ornaments, I rain Carsets and Rugs, arpet and Oulcioth, ck and other Hail Furniture, Oil Paiutings and Engraving French and otter B: rior Hair snd Shuck Bolsters, Pillows, Counter, otner Bedding, e lights and W 4.1L. STEPHENS £ CO. 2 BOYS’ AND YOU remises intely Ice.—The dealers in this summer luxury may ude look for a plenteous crop this season. We learn that at various points on thecreeks and branches near this city, ice has forme three and a half inches. Cutting operations have ne Wardrobes, Be Pi remus. en EADY- ib For School and Dress Wear, nd guardians wishing to 4 war is with pan my " & scnsce. ares “Y % extensive sur OYS’ CLOTHID oun ty out their children of al! MADE GARMENTS © atvery ae 8 contain 12.000 ly for aterm of years by ELLIS, at the Fagia Works, or at his residence, No.73) New Jers: Avene, south of Capitol. a TEAM SAW MILL FOR SALE CHEAP, *” with Dweiling-House ana 5 Acres of Land, at s station on A. Land Hampshi e Railroad,(now near ction.) Also. a Tract of =P cree. Le ed an timber, Sal's ie E Ses Hall, ac ing immediately on the Rail- Like Ss. P. PU RDY. . JA Herndon Post Office, fairfax Co! - 1m Vv. V resembling a reom If the weather is not d to the depth of Parents children and ward: he head of gas, which he fire to about eight In such weather as the Present, its consumption of gas costs about sixteen mills per hour, and it keeps the a! at 60° of Farenhiet day and night, without vari. Tre new Cariton Poticemen.—The five cit- izens named by us yesterday as likely to be ap- pointed to the new police places at the were so appointed ere nixht fall, with a Mr. George F. Smallwood, to complete th tresses, panes, Biankets, and ‘hamber and other Stoves, Shovels, and re of the room Land, oontaiping The arrangement for condensing the water generated by the burning of the yas, does away with the deleterious effect other description of gas stove we have tried upon the health of the occupant of the room; for its use is accompanied by the exhalation of no odor whatever. On the whole, we its use toany other mode of heat sitting-room: Ist. Because its heat is more reg- 3 2d. It is most convenient and more easily regulated: 3d. It is mostly cleanly; 4th. Because in the end it is much more ec other plan of heating a room because ft ocen description of ood. China, Giass avd Crockery Ware, With a general assortment of Kivchen Furniture. ‘Terms: $3) ano under cash ; over that am +78, for notes satisfactor ARRESTED —Henrietta Savoy, charged with larceny, was arrested with a bench warrant by Officer Fanning. She was delivered into the custody of the Mai ts 330 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. credit « f 0 and 9d Se WM. T. DOVE & CO, = preparea to execute any orders with which they may be favored in the a o.e8 most appro e for Chriatmasand New Y: Presents, emb ng fiue Wa tche ilver Were, and choice ng Fancy Articles. 59) Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th ste. opened, & new invoice of the i “ atohes for boys, from $8 to #1 McoGUIRE & © greatly prefer IRY SALE O ing a bed or reriog PARLOR Suits in BROCATRLLE, PLUSH. Krexct Lasting ann HAlR CLOTH, CoTTAGE SeTs, MaRBLE-TOP Tastes, Matrres: DAY MORNING, Janus: ture warerooms ©: reet, near Odd Fellows’ (COMMUNICATION FOR THE STAR. Tue Nava Department —The American Navy, we modestly assume, never occupied a more elevated position than it now does, so far as regards the essential elements of character, strength, tone, ability, or as far as regards digni- At its head we havea man, and it is a subject of just pride to all asso- ciated with the Department, an ornament to te present Cabinet, Hon. Isaac Toucey. The generous, just, and manly administration of this gentleman, endears him to the Public no less than his clear-sighted and efticient direc- tion of our naval and commercial affairs, and we trust that it is not hoping against hope when we cherish the prospect of witnessing the exercise of his executive genius in the h to the ambition of freemen has he evinced weakness or lack of discrimina- tion ; and in the officers sustaining him throuyb- out the whole list of his appoiatments, is illus- trated the sound judgment and keen pe’ for which he is so eminently noted. mere political favor which marks his choice of individuals, whatever may be bis affection for He weighs persons in another JR STEAM-FITTING INESS. {17 Store on 9th street, a few doors north of Peun. avenue, where may be found a complete as- sortment of Chandeliers, and other Gas, Steam, ant onomicai than any we Know, and 5th. pies far less space than any otber stove to heat the room as well. Such are the resuits of our experience of some weeks with the use of one of Chester's Gas Heat- ing Radiators. PaRsonavitizs —Our City Council last night Witnessed another of those collisions between members, which have occurred so frequently of o'clock, at the Si sell. without an: k,the whole oj Elegantiy Carved W: Suits. finished in b ing, and hair cloth, reserve whatever, to close his valuabie assortment : ainut and Mahogany Parior brocatelie, plush, French iast- Leather Covered Sleepy Holiow, and Cabricle Chairs. Marbie top Centre and Sofa Table: “alnut W batnot Gilt frame Mirro Spring seat Low Tron Bedsteads, Curled Hair Mattresses, Bol Mahogany Sofas aad Parlor Cane seat ( hairs and (children’ Window Cortains and Shades, Terms: $30 acd under oash ; over that amourt a months, for notes satisfactorily . Cc. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts. MeGUIRE & CO. Auctioneers. VE SALE OF STOCKS, BY OR- oF THE OkPuANS’ CoukT.—Oxn FR IN, January 14th, at 436 0” Jas. C. Motuire & Co, Wash l sell. by order of the Or- sums to enit,) the following-de- 86 Corporation of Washington Stock, 00 Corporation o Pet Shue Beek ore LADIES’ custom MADE SHOES. CHARLES WEIRMAN, I5th street, (No. 424, York avenue and H street.) continues to sell Ladies’, Children’s, and Servants’ —— made », GAEACRERNET: © WONee * rare AND ks ie Lt Sy No. 5 Seventh street, opposite Ni Lnteiligencer office. Bo <CHUUL OF DESIGN AND MECHANICS’ a INSTITUTE. P. NENNING, Painctpat. Lessons in Architecture. and Urramental Design- ng. Engineering and Meohanies! Draw: Friday evening. 9olock, in the third story of Agency Block, corner h RS ver ronth. in advance ER, ler. furnishes Mus: Parad ty of character. between New Titles examined ; tion of Rents, A to hum will meet w SHOES, including his o-]- eat-skin double-soled Shoes. id customers that there is no z well known to hi parties who deal in Shoes made on the "gs razors—to sell only— A bill having been reported for the relief of Frances { Jones, for services of her late husband in attending to the erection of steds in the North- ern Market, Mr. Lioyd rose and stated that the subject had several times been considered and » It having no right to rivciple of Peter Pin They are Tenily but one haif as oost ore than twice as long. r to save, money inthe purchase of Ladtes’ Shoes to oall and «examine his stock, now sup} silin the First Ward who sim to wear Shoes that inst better than any others, that are always neatand elegant in theirappearance, and at a cust that notu- aily saves perhaps half ther preseut expend. rs and Pillows, ighest place open In no particular day. Wednesda; rejected by the Board. make (he appropriatio: dent is set by the payment of this claim, then comes in the claim of J. F. Diviae, Jas. Towles, Ifthe lady i* in want of the $100, he with all bis is own pocket to credit of 1,2, 3and 4 oesexped, bes ns in! J sw OFN LOELIG &, of Curiosi’ies, ornamental and it is proposed to pa heart woold pot his hand make it up, if gentiemen will agree, but he shouid vote against the precedent. id he could not see how high- minded, honorable men could come there and attempt to cast odium upon this res: A high-minded man come from the source which— Lioyd interrupti entleman persists fellow partizans balance, and always selects men For business tact, the superior of Commodore Smith, chief of the Bureau of Yards and Da ks, and we may safely defy many point involving a or practical mechanics, the name of Samuel Archbold, the present engi- It can be readily inferred that there was in this candidate for the post extraor- dinary merit, and in Mr. Toucey, more than common appreciation of it, when it is known that this office has been filled heretofore invaria- bly by New Yorkers, and tuat a “divine right’? to it secured to vest in the engineers of the Em- pire Stace. Secretary Toucey has broken the line ereafter the ‘field will be Mr. Archbold, we R has just imported a variety and useful, carved ina auction rooms of and , between G = he promptiy attended to. SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES. ‘t i pte Rue anportmnans of the above’ embracing Gold. Silver, Steei, and focus. frames, with best TEER =. ; Sth and 10th ate, RY.—Just received, and Mosaies, in rich jarce would be hard to find; the world to produce { knowledye of theoretic Crackers, Crucifixes, Group of Cattle. miniature; Group of Chamois. socks, most delicately and benutifully carved; Ink stands and P: &e.,&c, showing minutely the style of architee- ture peculiar to the country. Loversof the beautiful and uncommon shou!d call No. 456 Pa. av., between ran swy reed do. he Metropolis do. could not do it; it cou of Washington do. 165 Shares Potomac Fire Insurance Company tock, 191 Shares Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank tock, 2.000 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Bonds, moana =~ Caoal Bonds, guar- e State ren! ‘Ohio Canal Certificates neer-in-chief. ‘Mr. President. bis course, I will insult bim in this cuamber, and will do it effec- tually by spitting in bis face.” The Chair interposed, and order was in a manner restored Mr. Wallace continued, and said he would take back nothing. This lady come here for her » and not for charity as was ts. N_LOELIGER 4 cy LL, a metrical description of saianey Wall ciysuee. Weebinetens api ace Senator Gein. RANKCIN PRILP'S Bookstore Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. a. YDER. SA tithe amie Hall, west of Star Office, DEALER IN AND MANUFACTURE STOVES, TIN, COPPEK.ANDS. WARE 1 invite the attention of the public to my complete assortment of Cooking, Par! — of ——_ ts style e' : oy aloon meas and constantly manufaeturing — ey corel ieee a facture to order any article paper r reall to give entire sstisfac- roe. . ene Ebaean, Gas Euttin, notice by menee F2 seen Wn gy Cor mt in Settings, toge Fanoy Suiverware, suitabie for wedding 1? 5 Pa ave.. rat. 9 AVE YOUR MONEY. jo to SHEPHERD'S, eee Go to SHEPHERDS, Corne Seventh and 4 TATIONERY Hi Da ree ESENTS, _ BUOK 1,000 Chesapes! Ee $216.57 Ubesapeake and Terms aati in eurrect funds. WALTE™* 8.’cox, W. P. MAULSBY of succession, and open for championship.” believe, is a native of Ireland, though from early life a citizen of this republic. own way up fromthe humble walks of life to and here is an example to every He served bis ap- rights as she believed soux bt to be shown Z this brief altercation, the Majority of the members present withdrew to the corners around the stoves, as if they were anxious to avoid being in any way connected with the Administrators. J.C. MeGUIRE & CO., Aucts._ RD. A + USERS Lor He has fought bi: rR a oft - HEET-IRON N ES SALHPO. at PusLic Sats.—On THU Ri NOON, 2th instant. at 5 o'clock, in front of t t of Lot No. 20,10 Squay fronting 12 feet 6 inches on Massa- between F and G streets north, ruoning back about 65 feet, and &two story Frame Dweiling. This saie offers an investment or the means of ss- for a moderate #1 rd cash: the residue in 6 and 12 interest, and secured by a deed of OS. C. DONN, T ines BARNARD T of this article. Prenticeship in Baltimore, and though once oor boy in the streets of the ‘‘Monumenta! arylander but may point Heating Stoves, ity ever before Surreme Court, Yesterpar.—No. 26. Ross Winans, plaintiff in error, agt. The New York and Erie Raiiroad Company. In error to the circuit court of the United States for the northern Mr Justice Grier deliv- ered the opinion of the court, affirming the judg- ment of the satd circuit court tn this cause wit EKERPING HARDWARE, Silver Pisted Ware, < Biock Tip and Bri ity,’? there is now no M. ae} with exultation to him, as a noble representative. Of the same order is Mr. Jo! naval constructor, or Chief o; struction and Equipmen: tive genius has elicite every quarter. Ware, of the very best bn Lenthal, chief f Bureau of Con- cile and adap commendations from He, too, is of the self. a man who had the energy tograsp ani to improve the advan! improved with in my line, pledg: tion both as to qi ring done at the shortest N ! r lower than All Sue goods, and ee ek aNCe rmist mem district of New York No 198. The Union Insuran tiffs In error, agt. John Blair the cireuit court of the United States for the northern district of New York. Nelson delivered the opinion of the court, afiirm- ing the jadgment of the said circuit court in this cause, with costs and interest Richmond, appellant, City of Milwaukie, et al. Appeal from the dis- trict court of the United States for the district of Mr. Chief Justice Taney delivered the opinion of the court, dismissing this cause for the want of jurisdiction. No. 36. McKinlay, Garrioche & Co, » Jants, agt. William Morrish, master and ¢ ant of the sbip ‘Pons Aeili,” &c. meat of this cause was continued by M pellee, and concluded by Mr. NOT! oO. E. DUFFY Notifi new their subsoriptions q es with which our coun- [Sera parent a ee himself. It is by this peculiarity more than any other, that we aredistinguished. Wealth and rank cannot swa: position. Ability inherent is the talisman, ani y does Secretary Toucey apply it. Mr. Lenthal bails from the Quaker Cit d of which he passed his Sickles is another of although not actin, Netice TO GAS CONSUMERS. urchased of us theroleright bia, We would recom: to Sit ahd'eaaate teeonminsnarss** GREGORY & GATES. 1 it place—we claim that the Economizer will sie Fetes the light with the same expense asthe ordinary burner, - Seoond—that the Koonomizer will much, if not more, light with from33 to nomizer saves and burns the other burners row in use, and be it there cannot be, by any possibility. any waste o! ‘the Economizer can be seen at the Gas and Steam F it who to re- subscribe for the Toliow. al Save postage. itan, Magazine, 50 cents a year, ew York Tabiet, Boston Pilot, =~ Mirror, rican, frish Brownsoe . Review, Freeman's Journal. of which wiil be served by earriers And in any part of the aty,or by ie 3 STERY s. E street, one door from Th, s0n-2e Sols neeot ang Cath: RK HIRE BY "A kcean in the counter protested. "Apely t= 162 I street, between Zist rs jal0-eokds WAL By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. RUSTEL’S SALE OF Lot at Avction.—On 2d day of February next, at5 o’cloek. in front of the Nisei hertt a back 64 feet 11 hog ME HOUSE SDAY. jo. Sol fronting 12 fost jo. 501, front on 801 be and bth streets west, and noree With & two stor u : One-third cash; theresidue im 6 and 12 Brag tape at, and seoured by & deed of your “real grit,’? and as a real appointee, but as a contractor, does infinite credit to the de which employed him. The Pensaco she dips her iron-ribbed bull steam up, will be a floating talent—her engines and boilers new wrought, and unique. Sickles bas alrendy made his mark, and we wili ¥ prediction respecting his Mr. William Flinn, Navy Agent for the Dis. triet of Coiambia, ts a practica printer. a of inflexible integrity, from the iron cit Keystone State, a man of iron nerve and a cour- teous gentleman. In this brief article, called forth by a train of reflection, simple and trifling, perhaps, written to make ‘‘hon- @ merit?’ outside of the all-absorbing circle of political and literary life. we must not fail to speak in worthy terms of Capt. Sanger, the constructin, Washington navy-yard. Heit is who designs tions and buildings erected upon them in that precinct; and we bave good know that be placeseack like hisown good name, upon the firmest basis. posed to take up the catalogue and examine their antecedents, their claims and his- tory, we might indite columns of eulogistic no- tices of brave, able men , and connected with this department of our National Govern- But to conclude a furtive that our Navy that the saga. in the brine, with monument of bis new planned, As an fnventor Mr. ole Bonkeeiier. . T, TDONN. Trustes, - jal 2awkds WA fi%s BARNARD. Aucts. YEaR—A NEG ia l0 mwkde WALL & BARNARD. Aucts._ rtue of awnt of lerk’ f Seateree ee fieri faciss issu Wotinew ete to public sale, for Cas Jobnson for the a not be thanked for an) Lord for the appe * pris Sa MYERS. No. 509 9th atreet, between Paizes —The following persons in drew prizes in the late annual drawi: Cosmopolitan Art Association in New York: Wa. J.8 Sessford, View on t Anna Weeden, View W . Boteler, Arcbitectural. 8 N., Marine View; G J Miss M.A. Milbarn, v Brooke and Thomas Francis each a line. J. W. Grubb, of Alexandr The Hunter; also, a NG OF FASHION- BO NETS F Ne tee t The subsoribe's have | large lot of superor BUF theysage selling very OS %. MeGUIRE & CO. Mookes or ve. Wesi End, Ne-i'3 agus. couth ‘every article in the sue = sey new «” fiele x 7 ‘ooth Bruehes from § cents up; Sino, Tetioree ana Lames The public can Lo FOR THE “GOLD EAGLE.” aE atis wing defendant’s right ty -s1x, (196, of a gk, din Cepesty avi he Delaware; M R HATS and LADI R DRESSES, CORSETS, of ail RS and FEATHERS ofall SDAY, CaBaVi as ang wi have: as until further CALESTAB Sogn geaeh Goede a pouenana e above sale is postponed until Thursdsy M.D. HOONEE. Late Martha above sale is farther postponed until ean: rancis A. Dick Bagley, Marine View; can No. 98. to lew near Genoa; F improvements orable mentiol Ae colors, ja, Va., drew PeIDAY na sa FOR ‘month, opening * oss Market Space. between 7th and sth sts, Tm AB! WE Take PLEAS » Fimx —About one o’clock yesterday afternoon, the barn and stable occupied by Mr. Bickhorr, and owned by Mr. Hietmilier, on the cor ner of Fourteenth and O streets, was discovered to be on fire, and ina short space thereafter was consumed, together witb a valuable horse y osed that the fre wes the work of an incendiary, as two lads were seen sbort ti: the are broke oat, Pot Mert time ait let of ENG Liem sign tenes [_ADIES BRAIDS, Punts, Ours, Ball ice. Leeeere srs pave on one = nnd is