Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1859, Page 2

SS ‘TON OITY: WASHINGT jeter tool Soo =r «+ The Star” is printed em the Pl Tyan press in use seuth ef Balti- more, its dition is se large as te require it te be put te press at an early heur, Adver- tisements, therefore, sheuld be semtim y 12 e’cleck;'m.; otherwise they may met appear wutil the next day. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union aska “ Where are the Opposi- tion?” and replies ‘‘ Hauling off for repairs and rest.” It says, that in the face of all the array of important deeds which have been achieved by the Admunietestion, oe ean ious for complaint, I bes piste ys charges ar ready to justify them, we are without one single assailant of the Administration in Congress. It asks, in conclusion, if there was ever before known 80 complete a silence at the close of the second year of the Administration. The Intelligencer is devoted to Congressional proceedings and news to-day. ——————_-<+2 £7 Everett’s fifth Mount Vernon Paper, con- tributed to the New York Ledger, is upon “The Comet.” ee > We are indebted to Hon. A. G. Jenkins, Of Va., for a copy of his speech upon the Clayton Bulwer Treaty. ‘ I~ The first steam gun-boat built for the United States Navy, is to be launched at the Philadelphia navy yard, in a tew days. (7 The cost of the proposed Potomac and Baltimore (Aquia Creek ferry) Railroad, is esti- mated by the Engineer, at upward of one million of dollars. 7 Mayor Swann, of Baltimore, in bis annua) message sent into the city councils last evening Tecommends the adoption of the paid Fire De- partment system. I> The Society over which Theodore Parker has long presided has not disbanded, but will probably give up the use of Music Hall during their pastor’s temporary absence ga Seen See eee O7 Lord Napier bas officially requested the British Government to confirm or refute the state- ments made In the London letter to the Boston Advertiser, respecting his partisan relations here. 17> The snow is from four and a half to five feet deep in the roads through the White Moun- tain districts. During the recent cold snap the thermometer ranged from 24 to 40 degrees below zero. : 7 A bill bas been introduced into the Dela- ‘ware Legislature to repeal a law which probibits the exportation of slaves from that State, and the importation of slaves into it. without a license from the Court. PE Aw Eovrtain RatLroap.—The first through train on the new railroad from Suez to Alexandria in Egypt, ran through on the 3d of December, in eleven hours, a stoppage being miade at Cairo for dinner. This road is in excellent condition. U7 A correspondent at Falmouth, Jamaica, writing on December 29, says that three steamers and three frigates, all having Spanish colors hoisted, passed off that place the 26th, steering W. by W., with troops on board, and doubtless ‘were destined for some port in Cuba or Vera Cruz. ——— (7 The lottery bill now pending before the Legislature of Delaware, is, in substance, as follows: It legalizes lotteries, and authorizes Richard France, of Baltimore, to be Proprietor for, and in consideration of the sum of 600,000 —€15,000 to be paid Juty 1559, $15,000 January |, 1860, and so on, semi-annually, for twenty years. 117" The task of getting the Great Eastern ready for sea wiil commence probably about the middie of this month, affil to finish it in every Fespect will require five months from the day the ‘work begins. in all probability, therefore, the Great Eastern will be filling up with coals and stores, and making ready for her first great trial trips by midsnmmer i>" A grand reture match at billiards came off in tbe ball-room of the King’s Arms Hotel, Dum- fries, on the 27th ult, between Mr. Jobn Roberts, of Liverpool, the champien player of England, and Mr. Joba Fleming, of Edinburg. The game was 1,000 up, Mr. Fleming receiving 400 to start with. The play commenced at 6y o’clocic, and. with half an hour of interval, finished at 11, Mr Roberts gaining the mateh—bis score being 1,00 to Mr. Fleming’s 929. @& One of those horrible murders which di- versify life in New York occurred on Sunday morning. A constable, whose term of office had just exptred, with another fellow, forcibly broke inte a house of ill-repute and were makiug free with the furnitare, when the proprietor interrupt- ed them and was shot for his pains. He ts still alive, but is in acritical condition. A stevedore, named Richard Owens, who happened to be passing by after the rascals were + jected from the premises, was struck on the head and shot in the lungs. He died soon afterward. eee 17 Among several cases of ‘frozen to death,”” during the late cold weather, which we find in our exchange papers, the following ix peculiarly sad. The Bath Times says that on Tuesday last Mr. Lee, of Edgecomb, went to the school-house for his children, and returning after nightfall, became bewildered in the storin, and ballooed for aid. Mrs Lee heard him, and instead of Placing a light soas to be seen, sallied out in the storm to render aid, and soon found Mr. L. and thechildren. Both parties became bewildered, but Mr.L finally,with the children, succeeded in Teaching the house, when he found his wife was missing. Search was unavailing until morniog, when ber lifeless frozen body was found partially covered with snow at a short distance from the house ———_________ ARMY anv Navy —A detachment of United ‘States troops left New York on Saturday in com- mand of Lieut. L. O Morris, First Artillery, for Fort Monroe, Va, where they are to organize Company “K,”’ Third Regiment of Artillery ua- der control of Capt. Edward C O. O-d, who has been specially ordered from Oregon (without bis company, however.) for the Purpose of establisb- Ing an Artillery School for practice. The new steam gun-boat, or sloop of-war, building at Brooklyn, is Progressing rapidly, and will be ready for launebing in about six weeks. Her machinery is being constructed at the Fulton Iron Works. {t consists of two direct back-acting engines, with two cylinders 54 inch- es in diameter and 25 inch stroke; the condenser is Pierce's patent, containing 4,2-4 tubes five- eight inch in diameter, 4 feet 9 iuches long bav- ing 3,316 feet square of condensing surface. os — spoken Oct. 2, in lat. 21 deg. N., lon Rw. ai eg » four weeks at sea, and 1 The trial of Peter Corrie, at ‘Towsonton Md , for the murder of Officer Rigdon, in Bal- timore, made considerable Progress yesterday. One of the witnesses for the State identified the pistol produced in Court us one which he saw Croppe have in his possession on the night of the murder. - Adam Gaddes testified that be was stand- Ing on the corner of Green and Baltimore streets, with Smith and Hilbert, on the evening f the murder of Rigdon, at abut W minutes of ‘clock; Cropps aad Corrie soon after came up; rie asked about the tria! of Gambrill; no one snewered bim for some time; at length Smith im tied that Gambrill had been convicted. * * # * this time Rigdon came down the street and passed the crowd, when Corrie asked if that = Rigdon; some one answered yes; Corrie be crossed the street and signaled Cropps to — ‘o bim; Cropps then proceeded on Sewn hae feet on the opposite side from Corrie; about aif an bour after heard the report of a pistol; Trent town to Rigdon’s, but Although several other wi ie Ined, ‘i (nesses were exam. ing further of Particular interest or State bad not when the Court ad. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Dory on Tza anv Correx.—By and through the late move of Mr. Morris, of = es couples the proposition in this connec’ ‘ cakes, to ave the nstruments of the acer a6 aid sooieties the legal right to legislate agains the co-equality of slaveholders in boa! see Territories,) the idea of taxing te® eotteg by way of obviating the necessity for making some other provision to keep in motion the wheels of Government than what will likely arise for some time to come from the existing tariff has become rife here. The politicians of the school of Mr. Morris accept the theory (whieh, by the way, isa very good and true one) that the articles taxed should be those not pre- dueedin the country; for, by taxing such as are, the consumer is compelled to pay, not only the duty on the importedarticle, but the advanced price on the home production, which results from the partial prevention of competition by the tariff. But, again, these advocates of a duty on tea and coffee for political effect, argue that those foreign articles should be taxed which are in most general consumption; for, by that means, all classes, rich and poor, fat and lean, will be brought alike to contribute to the Tev- enue for maintaining the Government. This, they contend, will be equitable, as the Govern- ment is not for a class, but for all. Now, this latter theory is plausible, and, as an abstract principle, correct; but its applica- tion in this case seems to involve obvious in- justice For instance, it is hardly supposable that the millionaire, with his fimo houses, ele- gant furniture, fast horses, and broad acres, is nota greater beneficiary of the Government than his poor neighbor whose entire stock of worldly gear would not excite the cupidity of the pettiest ‘“‘ handkerchief thief.’’ If, then, the rich man reaps a greater advantage from the Government than a poor man, is it not just and proper that he should contribute more to its support? This will not be denied; and, hence, the fallacy of the argument of the poli- ticians who would subject tea and coffee to an impost tax seems palpable. They are articles of general consumption, and the duty on them would be paid, perhaps, more generally by the entire people cf the country than duties im- posed upon any other commodities. But we shall be sorry to see the day arrive when the humbler classes of our citizens will be bur- thened with the contribution of so large a pro- Portion of the revenue as the imposition of such duties will entail upon them. We have given the matter sufficient examination to sat- isfy us that no argument can be adduced in fa vor of such a duty which will remove the se- tious objection we have endeavored to point out; and in such governmental matters, regard for abstractions should not be allowed to weigh aught against practical effects. Interestinc Letrer rrow Brazit—Nar- wow Escape or Stgawer Water Witca. (Correspondence of the Star.) U.S. Steamer Water Witcs, Harbor of Ceara, Brazil, Nov. 12, 1858 Friend Star:—Being a resident of Washing- ton city, and thinking that a few lines would be of interest to the patrons of the Star, as well as to those who may be interested in the safety and welfare of the above little steamer, I make bold to pen you the following, viz: We left the Gos- port Navy Yard October Sth, 1°58, at 10 o'clock a m., amid waving handkerchiefs of the ladies assembied in the yard to witness our departure, and the cheers of the blue jackets on board that noble ae the Pennsylvania. The steamer Falton left on the same day, a few hours later We arrived in the harbor of Bridgetown, isl- and of Barbadoes, on Saturday, Oct 16th, at balf- past 7 o'clock a. m_, after a very pleasant paxsage of eleven days, and came to anchor a sbort ‘aie. tance from the Fulton, which vessel arrived the day previous. The word was then passed that a mail would leave in the afternoon for the Uni- ted States, of which | took the advantage and matted one for the dear ones I left behind. ‘The next day I visited the city, and such a ety; however, | bad the pleasure of taking a glass of tropic ale, with a young man who is a clerk in the ‘Ice House,” a first-class restaurant, of whieh the American Consul is proprietor; and of witnessing the first parade of the regiment of the Native troops, (who are maintained by the xevernment), in their new uniform, a la Turk, Who looked remarkably weit. Ou Weduesday, Oct. 21h, at 8 o'clock a m., the Harriet Laue arrived, ten days from New York; alse a merchant brig from Philadelphia, with coal for the squadron, and on the following day ‘we commenced taking in our coal. The Ful- ton left here on Saturday, Oct. 23d, at 1Y o'slock m., and we left ati o'clock p.m, same day, for Pernambuco, our next coal depot) but unfertu nately, or very nearly so, we were compelled to make the harbor of Ceara, Brazil, which is 400 tiles to the northward of Pernatnbuco, for coal, having run short; and as fortune favors the brave, we were favored, as a bargne from Liver- pool lad arrived a few days previous to our arrival, baving the article in question at $12 per ton, for which arrangements were made. Beef sells here from 20 to 30 cents per pound; white potatoes Il cents per pound. ‘There is not much attention paid to the cultivation of vegetables. Fruit, such as oranges, bananas, cocoa-nuts, &c., are in abundance, and very cheap; oranges, the largest and sweetest I ever snw, two for « cent; bananas, 2 cents a dozen, and every other species of fruit in proportion. Cotte 16 cents per ib, sugar 15 cents per lb, eggs Is cents per dozen. The population is 20,000 The American Consul, who is Proprietor of a large wholesale dry goods store, imformed us that we made a very narrow eacape, as we passed over a reef of rocks which at low water are very nearly visible. He fired two guns from the fort, neither of which we beard, and be was almost frantic, as he was expecting to see us dashed to Pleces every moment, but, thank God, we an- chored in safety about 5 o’clock Pp. mM. Saturd: November 6th, veing fourteen days from Ba: bados. November ivth, (Wednesday) at 5% o’clock p im. the word was passed “‘up anchor,’? but, alas, when the starboard cable was taken in the anchor was missing, having parted from the cable, and is now at the bottom of the ocean. However, we hauled up the Port anchor, and were soou steaming towards Pernambuco. ‘After we bad gone about three knots we were com- pelled to return to Ceara = ag on account of our piston working loose, and at 7 o'clock p.m. we were safely anchored again in the barbor, where we shall remain for a couple of weeks’ under- going repairs. Yours respectfully, Josernus. A Bogus Cram Expropep.—Not long since Congress made a call for information concern- ing the pretended right of the Hudson’s Bay Company to the fee simple title to the lands in the United States west of the Rocky Moun- tains long occupied by its officers and em- Ployees. This call was referred to Quarter- master General Jesup, for a reply; and it appears to be understood in military circles here that his report will Prove entirely con- clusive against the justice or legality of this British claim. We have no doubt of the fact that it will be a very interesting paper—a val- uable addition to the written history of our country’s possessions in the North Pacific country—for, since Col. Benton's death, Gen. Jesup is the man, of all living Americans, best qualified to deal with such s subject. Though a soldier by profession, few of bis countrymen, indeed, are better read in international law, and, none, in the details of the history—a sealed book to ninety-nine in every hundred Persons—of the discovery, settlement and oc- cupation of the coasts of the North Pasific by Spain, Russia, France, and the United States. The public will await the appearance of this expected report with great interest. Postage Reroru.—The Senate’s Post Office Committee yesterday determined to report fa- vorably on the bill of Senator Hunter for a reform in the postage laws, the vote upon the question in the committee room being, yeas— Messrs. Yulee, Ward, Gwin, and Riee; nays— Messrs. Bigler, Hall, and Dixon. This bili Proposes to abolish the franking privilege on all printed matter weighing over three ounces, except the President's annual message and ac- companying documents, the annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Patent Office, and the Congressional Globe; to in- crease the rates of inland postage from threo to five cents upon letters conveyed (inland) lesa than three thousand miles, to leave the postage to and from the Pacific side at ten cents, as at present, and to charge hereafter, twenty cents on foreign letters to and from points over 2,500 miles distant. This bill, if passed by Congress, though it pmay not cure all the evils of the present United States ‘postal system, will doubt! prove very beneficial to the public interest, insomuch as ft will operate as an estoppel | the. future publication of useless books Congress, though at the same time it can hardly fail to prevent such publication of works by Congress really needed by the in- terests of the public service. However, it will save millions in that way, and it will also add millions to the: revenues of the Post Office De- partment. 2 ; The Committee is understood to be still en- gaged in considering the propriety of recom- mending further pruning, if not the entire ex- tirpation of the franking privilege, according to the terms of tho bill of Senator Iverson. Tue Avence Rattroap Prosecr.—* Ion,”* in his Washington letter published in this morning’s Baltimore Suz, says with truth: “* Congress will consult their own comfort, and that of all persons brought here by connection with the Government, and great!y promote the convenience of citizens, by passing some act establishing passenger railroads in this city. It appears that u preference is given by Congress to the project which was matured at the late ses- sion, and that no other ts likely to be adopted. That they will pass that bill at once is much to be desired.’’ It will really be a matter of sincere regret if the scheming of the heavy and pertinacions lobby now laboring to defeat the House “bill in the Senate chamber, should succeed; as the re. sult would inevitably be the defeat of all propo- sitions of the construction of sueh a work here for the time being. If the House bill passcs; the public will bein the enjoyment of all the advantages and conveniences of such a railroad by the opening of the next session of Congress. If not, tho life-time of the next Congress bids fair to see—not the railroad constructed—but 4 vast increase of the squabbling, criminations and recriminations of the lobbyites now seek- ing pecuniary advantages for themselves in compassing the defeat of the only measure the enactment of which will really insure the im- mediate construction of the work. Facts axp Ruwors.—It is said that Lord Napier has officially requested the British Government to confirm or refute the state- ments made in the London letter to the Boston Adverttser, respecting his partisan relations here. That is, that his recall is in conse- quence of his pro-slavery affiliations. A correspondent writing from this city, says: “There are decided indications to-day that the Administration cannot unite two-thirds of its nominal friends in Congress for Senator Sli- dell’s bill, placing thirty millions of dollars at the disposal of the Presiden‘, with a view to facilitate the purchase of Cuba.’’ In what such indications consist, we are at a loss to know; for, with the single drawback that the condition of the Treasury is such as to render Congress extremely cautious about making extensive appropriations, the prevailing senti- ment is, we are confident, in favor of the pro ject. If the bill should not pass, it will, be almost solely owing to the fact that a new debt for the large amount named, would have to be incurred. The expenses of the United States Supreme Court for the last five years, exclusive of Judges’ salaries, amounted to $112,509, of which was paid the Clerk over $21,000. Too Goop to Be Lost.—Yesterday’s New York Tribune contains a letter from London, written by some one whom the editors (while declining to be responsible fur the truth ef his assertions) endorse as being ‘‘an authentic source,’ in which it alleged that England has determined to add the State of Maine to ber Colonial possessions on this continent, by force, if this Government will not quietly ac. quiese in the proposition! And, further, that Louis Napoleon is urging Spain to claim of the United States indemnity fur the cost of keep- ing up her heavy military and naval force of late years stationed in and around Cuba, on the ground that the American filibusters ren- dered that course necessary on Spain’s part; aud if the claim be not paid, then to seize Kast Florida ag an indemnity! Our own opinion is that the author of this budget of mares’ nests, is a person named Ar- rowsmith. Tue LaNpiornps any Texanrs.—The peti- tion presented yesterday by the District's fast and so valuable friend in the Senate—Mr Brown, chairman of the District of Columbia Committee—praying the amendment of the laws regulating the relations and respective rights of landlords and tenants here, touches a matter of great importance, and proposes todo away with a grievous evil in this community. It is of vast importance that the relative rela- tions and rights of such parties should be fixed, and be well knowa by all. Were they in a better state here than as at present, rents would be much cheaper among us, and tenants disposed to aet dishonestly would be easily compelled to deal fairly with those from whom they rent. Itis sincerely to be hoped that ere the close of the session the disabilities above referred to may be entirely obviated. ste PERSONAL. ---. Captains A. Gibbs and L. C. Easton, U.s. A ,are at Willards’. +... George D. Prent ce, of the Louisville Jour- nal, is delivering lectures in New England. +++ Hon. R. L. Blood, Pa , Jas. H Campbell, U.S Marshal Pa., Capt.S G Simmons,U.S.A. aud Capt. B. E. Bee, do., are at the National. on Herald of the 30th ult. says: Sir Allen McNab’s visit to this country is Lo promote the proposed railroad from the head of Lake Superior to Red river.” «+++ Bishop O'Connor, of Pittsburg, Pa., is lecturing in New York to raise funds to complete the new catbedral now building in Pittsburg in place of the one which was burned by incendie ties during the political excitement some years ago. + Captain John Buford and lady, U.S.A * Capt. Barry, do., Capt. Long, do.,Joha R. Wii- mer, J. Mason Campbell, aad other tlemen of Philadelphia, M. de Embil, R. de Marias, A. de Cardenas, A. Moliner, of Havana, and Major Brice, U.S. A., are at Willards - Thackeray’s children ar Hood left ason and daughte | yap as author and artist, { oly orders in the Church of FE: daughter, Mrs Broderip, is wife of @ clergy- man. Disraeli is childless. Dickens, re be lately told the operatives of Coventr » when thanking them for a present of a watch, has seven sons. ---- Gen. Scott was robbed of his overcoat by acouple of clever rascals at the St. Charles, New Orleans, last week. As he was going up the stairs, surrounded by a crowd, two individuals insisted upon relieving him of bis overcoat. Gracefully he consented, supposing that the act was only a part of the hospitality which had been offered him; but een ores | be bas heard nothing since of his supposed admirers or his overcoat, and has had to procure another. «+++ Paul mete having vanquished all the Chess players of the world but Mr. Staunton, now offers to play thut gentleman, and give him a pawn und a move, but of course no player of Mr. Staunton calibre would accept rt. Morphy, however, is jus- tiffed, after the course of Mr 8 , in making such an olfer, and be says to bis friends that he is sure be can beat him with that advantave. M Harrwitz played a blindfold yame of eight at the Cafe de la Regeace, after the manner of Morphy. of which he gained six, was beaten one, an drew one. But his opponents were but third- rate players, and Morphy declares he will play a biiadfold game of twenty on the same conditions. M. Anderssen will return immediately to bis class of Mathematics at Breslau, earryiog with him the yood opinion and the friendship of all who had the pleasure of meeting blm. After the ter. ination of the set match, Anderssen aud Morphy layed five off-hand yames, of which Morphy - ‘Phe latter will y play no more matches during bis sojourn in Europe, but will content bimself with an occasional encoun- ter with the beat players, at odds. ghters. Tom son, distin- about tak! land, and the a} “CONGRESSIONAL. In THe Senate, yesterday, Mr. Seward in- troduced a resolution inquiring of the Secre- tary of the Treasury the number of American vessels sugared in the palm oil trade on the yooast of tho average numberof their voyages & , their tonnage, the nature val sy , ond Treatiey the U States; PN: e : + Eo Fe SER BStewa rank Peectot fiag-officer, of ye 37, nays 14. The Senate then proceeded to the considera- tion of the resolution, directing the Committee on Finance to inquire into the most effectual means of reducing the expenses of the Govern- lei debate sag bene mo | from the House, an- pouncing the death of the lion. Thomas L. Harris, and communicating the proceedings of the House thereon. Ap, eulogies on the deceased were delivered by Messrs. Doug- las, Shields, and Davis; and the adoption the eustomary resolutions, the Senate ad- journed. In raz Hovse, after our report closed, ap- eulogies on the life and character of the late Hon. T. L. Harris, were delivered by Messrs. Clark, of N. Y.; Lamar, of Miss.; Washburne, of Ill; Adrian, of N. J.; and Stewart, of Md. The customary resolutions were then adopted, the House adjourned. Preceedings of Te-Day. In rox Sexate, to-day, Mr. Seward offered a resolution calling on the President for any correspondence that may have transpired be- tween this Government and that of Spain in reference to the purchase of Cuba. . The bill authorizing the commutation of In dian annuities into money, for agricultural and other purposes, was pi : Mr. Doolittle gave notice that he would at an early day offer a proposition for the relief of Commodore Paulding, inst whom suits were pendiog in New York city for bis conduct in the Walker-Nicarag: fair. i Oo motion of Mr. Gwin, the Pacific railroad bili was taken up. The Senate was engaged in amending and re-amending this bill, and calling ayes and noes on amendments up to the time of our going to press. - Is tnx Hovsz, a bill for changing the names of the steamers America and Canada, and al- lowing them to receive registration anew, was received from the Senate and passed. Mr. Millson easayed to introduce a resolution instructing the Commerce Committee to re; to the House the Senate bill repealing the fish ing bounty laws, but it was objected to. fir. Cobb, from the Committee on Public Lands, reported a bill to amend the act for the compensation of registers and receivers of land offices, by which the maximum of their com- missions and salary shall not be allowed to ex- ceed $2 500 per annum; or that rate, if the of- ficer shall not serve a full year. In explaining the purpose of the biil, Mr. Cobb said that it does not effect the reduction of present salaries, where the officers are hon- est, but that it will operate to prevent pecula- tion successfully carried on under the existing law. The bill was passed. Mr. Cobb, from same committee, reported a bill reviving and continuing in foree the acts passed in 1335, 42 and ’54, for satisfying boun- ty land warrants, £c., without limitation as to time ; passed. : Also, a bill amending an act providing for the re-payment of moneys paid to the United States for lands erroneously sold by the Gov- ernment; passed. Also, a bill allowing persons who may have settled upon the 16th and 36th scctions of land, (which are by law set apart for school gur- poses,) before the same were surveyed, to pre- empt that section: passed. Also, bills to authorize the Legislature of Nebraska to have the I6ch and 36th gectionsof public lands set apart in that State for public schools; and providing for the survey of the western boundary of Minnesota; both referred to Committee of the Whole. Mr. Stephens moved that the printing of the views of the minority of the Territories Com- mittee, relative to the admission of Oregon, be authorized; agreed to. Mr. She Stated that he is in receipt of eumumunications containing grave charges against certain civil officers connected with the Navy Department. ‘These cousist, first, of favoritism and viola- tious of law in awarding certain contracts; and, secondly, the expenditure of the public monies for partizan purposes, instead of the objects for which it was appropriated. The latter charge is brought by a Mr. D.B. Allen, of New York, and bas reference to alleged abuses in the New York and Poiladelphia navy-yards. In consideration of these ailegations, Mr. S. moved that a select committee of three be ap- pointed to investigate the matter, and that they have power to send for persons and papers; agreed to. Sm ATre hlON, ACTIV members (TF crake Goluming Active cesocmton enters quested to attend the sen aunual mecting on 41S (‘Puesday) EVEN Jan. 18th, 1859, at 73, o'clock, Punetual attendance is required of every memver. By order: . . 5: DANIEL A. CONNOLLY, 1t* Secretary U. A. A. LE UREW—Kev. Bessamin F. Brooke, { of Baltimore, will delivered a lecture in tue sbenczer M. E. Chureh, 4th street east, on UKSDAY EVENING. the 20tn inst., at half- je Grate Subject—“The New Heavea and a4 ” ‘Tickets 25 conts—for sale by the ladies of the church; W. D. Shepherd, corner 7th and D streets; and at the door of tne church on the evening of the lecture. ja 17-40" RUSSIAN WAR !—RUSSIAN WAR! LF eonen EDS FAILED to gain admission luet night at Opp Fettows’ Hat. I ODD FELLOWS’ HALL Crowded night- ee the BEAUTY OF WasHINGTON—RussiaN War! ——$_$§_______ 1G” HAVE YOU SEEN the magnificent Dio- RaMic BPECTACLE of the Russian Wak? Sia Sai etme iG™ SECURE your seats at Opp FeLLows’ HALL tnrouch the day. een i WAR ! WAR! RUSSIAN WAR!!! ia Sa STRANGERS IN WASHINGTON ARE (Te ovitea to spend an hour at the Rooms of the 0 bung, Men’s Christian Association, opposite Brown’s Hotel, any day from 4 to5 p. m.,at the Union Prayer Meetings. 3a 15 lw O THE PUBLIC.—By looking at the Star of last uight my attention was attracted by seein my name in print, as having left my bed and boat without just cause. | deny had sufhcient cause to leave him: first, oa account of drank ne: id, he not being able to support a wife. 1 have never ed for oredit.and do not wish for any. Therefore need no forewarning to the public. | hope this will reach the eyes of George Jacob's creditors. js 18-3t* SOPHIA JACOR, ‘ UPERIOR BLANKETS. We have in stock a supply of very superior Edin- barsh fnglish, and Domestic Bed Biauket Also, 8 su) of French Cotton Blankets, with i ery downy and soft. bite ee S great luxury, Very uncommon in this oou! . pals supply of ‘beautiful Grib and Cradle ankets. Quilted Comforts for double ai Marseilles, Dresden, Lancast: Dumity Quilts. ‘The prices of al! the ab ve goods, in conse- quence of the advanosd atage,of the season, will be dingly cheap. i peony TL okAGETT. & DODSON Dealers in all kinds o; Furuiture Dry G: 5 jn 18-e06t No. 4, Market Space. ete cost _No.¢, Market Space. CARPETINGS, CURTAIN GOODS, OIL- GLOTHS, &c. We respectfully announce to members of Con- Kress God strangers who do not reside if thie city, and who wish to furnish their homes with superior ‘oods in the above line, that we have in stock all sae beds. + Allendale, and butch, Venitinnandotcer Cau picr ERGs, wick utch. Venitian otuer C. S aS, wit HEARTH RUGS and DOOR MATS to maton, at astoaishing'y low prices. Also, elegant weii dried Floor Oilcloths in wide sheets, which represent most beautifully encausuc tile, fresco, verd antique, marble, tay and chintz designs, which we oat up tor rooms, halls, and passages, as per diagram, Also, superb materials for Drawing room and uKhieh Satin ‘aclor Curtains, i he had & ndia Satin ‘Damask Embossed French Brocateiie, india Satin Reps, Satin De Laine, Printed Laie, and ‘Turkey Cloths, with all the necessary borderiugs, imps, tassels and loops, matening accurately ali the vari: ows materials, Also, elegant Cormices, in both metal and wood, and side bands, reoresenting roses, lilies, fuschiag, lnisies, fruite, &e. Also, elegnavt Embroidered Swiss Lace and Mus tn 0S. &t prices from $2 w $25 All of the xbove gouds are of the Poe aes jn the newest ee. k sane. ng the advanced 6 of the season, we a thom at greatly reaneed prices below those of other cities, to goa distance will be carefully witho: a it. 18-e06t CLAGETT & DODSON, ads — pa wall be most bappy to tet our A Soe __ = ___CLARETT & DODBON, | Cea gine Srettans °. packed and shy roo ing the desire to see for them wel 5 de } & BURCHELL, ~ GEORGETOWN. AMUSEMENTS. Correspondence of The Star. Wateingros 7a aT: “Devries Gzorcrtown, Jan. 15, 1559. Those who take an active part in our municipal elections are already beginaing to heat up the THIS EVENING, Jan. 12, 1889, MR ead MRE ES CHANPRAU ‘Wil appear in Browcham’s clonons ber! we of pean apidtee, pee, aytning seems POCAHUNTAS OW , however, == 2 be Pale oe ade dep strata- To be followed by the charming piece of NOVELTY. In whioh Mr. i Mre. Cc aefrae will grve imitations of Forrest. sistida Heron, Barney Wisma aud wife, and Dan Rice, To oonciude with WHO SPEAKS FIRST. In which Mr. Morton will max fi et appearance. Py se usual.of j} % Cffise, for tbe suc of tickets and seats, will be at Metgorett’s Mus: ‘coraer of Venn. avense and jith street. sua ‘Wil be open daily from 9a. m wats! $ p.m. fyyterquen gel of them appear to be trying to play off @B on@ another) that matters will begin to ing Ifke a tamgfble form, and we sball io to be able te form some idea as to how the ind lies. The ball of the Georgetown City Guards, at Pompean Hail, last night, was a very pleasant afairofthe kind The company was just sufi- clently large for real enjoyment [t was also of the most agreeable character, and everything passed off in harmony and feelings of the most pleasant character. Captain Berry, and bis sprightly company, never showed to better ad- vantage member conducted ; bimeeif in the t jant manner. Aeron teat Mr. F. A. Lutz, of yourcity, in- tends commencing immediately, the erection of Sree hey ie ag the ises on High atl place o: one short times since. The followi.g vessels are now at our wharves discharging cargoes: Schr. Restless, Smith, Sa- warmale 131,00 feet lumber to Libby & Son; packet Arctic, Hicke, New York, to MeCobb & Dodge; Stranger, Baltimore, sait to 1. Thomas Davis; Geo. W. Krebs, New Jersey, 3,000 bushels petntess to Peter Berry. The packet Fleetwood, rom New York, to McCobb Dodie, bas ar- rived at Alexandria, and will doubtless be up to-day. 3. GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'TS. ['S0LCTION oF COPARTNERSHIP. " yhiberg & Co. ta this day dissolved met amene All those who are indebted to it BALI PENN. AVENUE, S¥an TENtE Staenr, Seoond Night of the World- Renowned OLD JOE SWEENV'S OPERA TROUPE, THE MODBL BAND OF AMEKICA. TUESDAY heey sega ann . hoes, Buri , sew Satis Wirhivty ToLeRRA {D> A Glonous Bi! for To-mgat.at BE ON HAND. S._D. SWRENY, Agent. WEAVER Wir Gives Gaane eek CUNcerT. ‘ne Philharmonic Hali,on TUESDAY EVEN: tN Jan 25, 18 acacsted by the best Musial ind Washington. tof Bxltimo: be eget given tna future sdvertisement. 18-40" DD FELLOWS HALL. Now Orgy, axp Exuiprtixe Nieneiy, SANDERSON’S COLOSSAL DIOKAMIC ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE RUSSIAN WAR AnD SIEGE OF SEBASTOPOL. S$ orms, Shi T oe, Burning Cities, Moonlight Views. & 0, &0,, tocether with gent Chemica! and Meoianion! Imitat etry | Canganading: “Thunder, 1 ‘hole _ » Perit s 1L7™ Admission 2% cents; Reserved Scents. No price for Chiidreu except oa Satu alter- Ollie for sale of Reserved Seats open from Wto 128. m., and from 2 to 4 o’elock p.m ze open at 7, to commence at 7% o'slook. iw CONCERT '!—CONCER Tue cf cory a Church, i y of the most jar vocalists of ive 8 CONCERT UF VOCAL re 7 Churoh on THUR! a . Jan «~MEYENBE S. KOHLBERG. Georgetown, Jan. 14th, 1659. 15: POTA 3,000 suse Son 3-000 ‘Nova Sootia) sust ariived on board the schooner George W, Crebls, and for sate in lots Sa ees PETER BERRY, 85 Water street, ICAN CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. HENRY ADDISON wiil be supported for ae of Georgetown by the American party. in (2-40 ap pis ON, ERIN ALL KINDS OF FEED, Nos. °l snd 93 W ater street. Georgetown. ja12-eo2m PRIME Mt RCER POTATOES. 9! BUSHELS Prime New Jersey MER- CER SUT ATORS fr ein lots lee, — 5 66 in AN - ers,and delivered to familes 1 varert Sonat commencing 8 Ty ‘ton or Gi ‘etown. Apply to A. N orto EDWARD WILLIAMS, High street, near | 20100, A choice seleation of Choruses, Qu Water street, Georgetuwu, 0. C. intiw Tickets 25 ornts—to be hind at Metzerett’s Mu S KOHLBERG, 140 Bridge street, Georgetown, + D.C. is selling off his entire stock of Dry, Fanoy, and M. ry Goods at suction, commenc- Lt, Bt 10 0’clock s. m , and oon- tinuing daily until the 29th, de29-1m CDER:—CIDER H—CIDER'! Grovers and other retailers can be supplied with prime Ciarified CLDER in quantities to suit, and op reasonable terms, by ARNY & SHINN, cert. : i WASHINGTON THEATRE. The public are respectfally informed that M’LLE PICCOLOMINI, will give a Concert in Washington on On THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. 2th At the Theatre, commencing at 8 0’o.cok. M’LLE PICCOLOMINI WELLE GHTONI Prima Donna from Her Majesty's Theatre, no 3-tf kACGHT ALE, in whole and haif barre!s.at Ba:timore prices, for Cash on delivery, As we se\| this A'e on.y on com- mission, our terma will be rigid.y adnered to. Satia- faction guaranteed in every instance, provided notice of defect be igiven within twenty-four hours after p And MR. E. PERRIN The favorite FE 6 nglish Tenore." £16. MUZIO, Conductor. PROGRAMME OF THE FikS?r CENCERT. 1—Largo a! Faototu: AG OTT o srace, Robert le Mlle GHIONI M Disiie. sstic Ales, Porter, and Brown Stout (full Ayraprecbodgnt edpat $i to B1w wet, Klisir D'Amour, Bot superior, to mpeg gd to 31.0 ter dozen, delivered m Soy part of Washington, 7 Ba age arog 4 | nd Sig. MAGGIOROTT1 town, exandria. pont ny“ so,” by beruat es iar i =e ARNY & SHINN, | te Mire WOLLENHAUEr . ‘et 5 ons essescens — r a oc reen street eorgetown, — t— Noss: ¥ igaro M’lle PICCULOMINI and M'lie GHIONI K CBL BERG & CO., 109 Bridge street, town, D. C. fwot and deale: manu ere in — one Shoes ; aiso dealers in Hate and Caps. ‘m™ ROPOSALS FOR-MAIL BAGS, Post Orrice Derartuent. Jan. 17, 1859, SEALED FROPOSALS wil be received at this de partment unti! nine o'clock a.m. the 23tn day of April next, for :urnishing for four years from the firet day of July next,in such quantities and at such times as may be req and ordered for the serv joe, mai! bags of the fuliowing description, to wit: Canvas Mail Bags or Sacks. Size No. 1-143 inches in length and 62 mohes in oucamferonee,) to be made of colton canvas weigh- ing at least fifteen ounces to the yard of 22 mohes width; the threads of the warp and welt tu be com powed Of five yards exch. Size No.2—(41 inohes im length and 48 inches in mference,) to bs msde of cotton canvas weigh: least fourteen ounces to the yard of z5 inches width: the threats of the warp weft to be com each. M’tle Piccolomini e we Mr. Wollenbaupt La Traviata ..M'll Presolomiunt ensensson Sig. Mvzio th UPYiOg UCD SeOls Re May Bul have revious to the Concert, we at Metzerott’s Music Store, an secures ee c™ RCH’S NIAGAKA AND BAKKER’S , “IL CORO.” In Consequence of the recent unfavorable westher the shove umgmiboent pautings will beou view fer one week longer. posed of four yarn On exhib.tion in the new by Sige ve. 3 nehes in length and 38 inches in | ley & & circumfnrence,) tu be made of outtan canvas w: esers. M at Hours of extubation fr: a least eight ounces to ine yard of 1 Kes Oftine) 3 the threads of the warp and weft to Le com of three yarns eagh. he canvas bags of siaes numbered J and 2 are to be rasde with tabling or hem at the top of two _ BALLS, PARTIES, &. WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY, The Third Assembly of the WASHING’ LIGHT INFANTRY will be siven Bt Co Tomei, Hatt, Cavitol Mill, op MONDAY EVENING, J. t to the iatter) of Aud they are tu Le p mp cord tu lave ! marked, inside U.S. Mail,” im large and distinct Leather and Canvas Mail Pouches. Size No. i—48 inches iu length and 60 inches in cir- an. 24. Tickets ON +. DOLLAR, admitting a cen tleman and ladies. By onde’ of cumference Size No.2—41 do. do, (oun do, Size No.3-3 do. do. 42 do. do, ize No. 5 jo. 2 lv. do. 2 = ‘The body of the leather pouches 1s to be made of WwW Eerie itiseee and inda good and substantial bag en: iT. weil tanned, wetzh- Hand Gon hes aaa se Ferm end ing fur sizes numbered | and? not less than 3 ounces, Mod Derk Rood recommendati: Apply ‘and for the emalier sizes not less than 7 ounces to the square foot; the bottom ( reular form) and flap to be of good skirting leat eli tanned ; the be foe ime secured with the best re to be mate of cotton can- Vas, densely w: as to resist water, weighing, for pouches of size No. i. not ess than 25 ounces to tle yard of 3l inches width.or'7 ounces to the yard of 21 inches in width . for pouches 0: size No. 2, not leas tha ounces te tae yard of 25 inckes width ; for pouches of size No. 3, not less than the yard of 22 mches width ; the threads he Warp and weit to be out ed of at least five yarus each ‘Phe canvas pouch { siges numbered 4 and 5, are to be made of cotton canvas weighing rot less than lgounces to the yard of 13incues width, nor jess sto the yard of 30 inches width; the rp &ud weft to be composed of at each, Leather and Canvas Horse-mail Bags. Size No. |—Body 48 imohes long and 21 inches at No. 2°8 D street, between 12th and 13th sts tt j AN #F D—By a respectable Woman, a SIT ATION as Chambermaid, or to Cok, Wart, and Iron for a suail family. Has good recomme.da tions. App No. 2! K atreet, corner of 27t ite ee Decent tached ANTED TO PURCHASE, for mvex Ww good BRICK HUUSE, under rent toa tual tennat ony where west of 6th to I7th stree and north of D to | streets, for whioh the cash i 85140, oF oe be paid. Price from $2,00 to F.. Star Office. \ / ANTED—To exchange @ ‘arge House for & smalione. Apply at No. 367 New York ave- between loth and Lith sts. ja tof WaAsTepre KENT—asT 12th atrests, If pees . es feet. Apply at Loi JK b on the north = avenue, <5) ath aud Die, Wt least ae large Be 15 by 20 tar) othee. ce ate NTE len Rage ride inthe widest t parts; ends or bottoms of same WARZED— cs nies russ, Copper, Pewter, ng vy «6 inches. as ° 1088 $ Size No.2—Body 45inches long and 18 inches wide | ®24,!'02, for whioh the ighest cash pr will be paid. at No. 3 Lee strect. CHARLES FE. SAVAGE, _de 23-1m jaitimure, Md. WANTS —The Proprietor of the futellgence Ofhce Hours Agenoy. 311 C street, corser of 7th, respeotfully solicits tae patrousge of tami- parts; exudes or bottoms of same being - $= Body 42 inc hes jong and 16 inches wide in the widest parte; euds or bottoms of same being 10 by 2 inches. ‘The leather horse mail bags are to be made of good pat an! bag leather, well tanned, weigis: {les requiring competent Servants of coud charac- than seven ounces to the are foot, aud | ter. Suted, now, severe! good Cooks. Chamber- ns to be welland strongly sewed, or, if riv- | maids, Waiters, D: ere.ant Farm Hauda, 0 done #8 Lotte chiaie horse or rider. se Asherse ist] bags cotton canvas like that desorib: puuohes. Proposals for amprovements in the form or on- struction Of any of the above-described bags and e to be made of rthe larger sized —_—_—_—_ ‘ LOST AND FOURD. $2 REWARD.—Stwien, buggy on | street, te! &n uncommonly heavy fine ny striped border. ori Inst evening, from & en 17th and sth ©Y SHAWL, he Bbove reward wiil be return to the owaer, pouches, or in the materials thereof, are invited.aud the relative vai’ a tation to th rice of Any such in determining the uh 4 Dr. HANSMANS oth rovements. lowest and street, between D and t 5 — he srticiee contrected for are to be delivered | asked. x stnenics ncemats a New York and Allace we e; bienaen es OST—On Sandy morning, between the cor Pitt Pa; Baltimore, Md’; Washington, D. CAMEO DET SO tad Seg Chareh, « € moanriiar eee Urisnate; | the thanks of the owner ana ‘and Memph: eaving if fice. Cincinnati, Unio; St. Lou.s, No; —On uy afternoon.at Odd , Chicago, {il., in such quant,ties, and at such times Le Fog wees Teik UMBRELLAS. robots tytn myn Oy aod ty they | (freturned to 435 D street a liberal rewere wu ie are to be reosiyed which shall be inferior, in any re. | ©¥°?- ao ot, to the specimens adopted as the spe eit Proposals should specify the price of each er ti . posal pod ip KS furnish No pro! will be See SL ae 1 toed he entte Chater doce neat SULT EYEGLASS. Poe finder Willtee r r. by leaving it at Gaits’ af scoompanied with specimens or | near Krowns’ Hotel sci deta statis pe, tad gasp af mictale Eat sere | | pion 0B, £126, usd - manship offered, and aleo with a written ‘cuarentes e 31 Thursday, a BUNC from the persons proposed as sureties, (whose re L py od i —¥ sponsibiiity must certihed by the pos! eter of | stall! tue pisoe where they reside.) that they will responsible, on sufficient b ond, for the due perform. ance of the contrast, in case such proposal be Bo- cepted. ‘ae specim nsor samples must ba deliv. this d parcment on or bvfore the 25th day hare nt next, and those which shall have acoom socepted proposals 1. in QUBDEXION With such jorm the the is of Less py nade. very specimen submitted shoul De eo ead ae E—One a 3 the other but itt HORSE, fi . apey | nds. rides and works Appiy at No. 5i4 north M street. Fancy HAIR PINS beatiful aod Basket Sieh, ned. years well ano tmetly markeu with th . es” Purses with cinine, Hair Brushes, Aad have axed to itamainpie othe wverwPicwfromeag] Gombs. Band Mirrors, Cewent for’ mending C110, leather.) « c _* deposited by Lidders which cans wits mein need | J 17 3t _LAMMOND'S ocunventence, be used ia the mai ee, Will ve Bt the prices specified in the propoenis re- sting lo the same, bids willbe made on or before BAY RU Jesr Receives, one jencheon strictly pure, 1 for us, BAY RUM, from St. expresiy “or sale low by KENNEDY & PUGH, No. 48 7th street, Ode A deoision oy the the third day of May next; and the ac epted bidder or bidders wili be required to enter intu contract. with auficient bond and suretios, on or belore the lat day of June next. T ble adder mate number aiforet redeem see nee of ¢ which will probably required they are informed that there fureisned for the use of the depart»nent during the mien ended June iast : 12,950 canvas mail 3,110 leather mar 5 4,400 canvas mail pouches, 1808, Ricetencmncany YT Vv. BROWN si7 t . ia ls-witw Postmaster a ICH JEWELKY— the city, and lowest “en” )RENCH ELASTIC CORK SOLES, whole sale and retail, at ens LAMMOND’s,