Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1859, Page 2

‘WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. EVENING STAR. ["d#tmoronnaws anv cosa ‘ is positively in eostacies over the discovery that ace Mt oiry the Democratio party no longer exists! In- deed the whole opposition newspaper tribe in Virginia seem to have waked to as intelligent & realization of that fact, ss that with which the Evening Post, and similar journals at the North, have been blessed. The latter have entertained = similar delusion singe the De- mocracy of Congress and the country at large tabooed the idea that Senator Douglas and his eorporal’s guard of co-laborers with the Re- publican party in the work of fixing metes and bounds to the territory in this country in which African slavery may exist, really remain part and parcel of its great Democratic party. Were this discovery a new one, we might fancy it the forerunner of the defeat of who- ever may be nominated by the Charleston Con- vention. Fortunately, however, though never proclaimed with more idle beating of the wind than just now, it is simply the old trick of the opposition—their old song, set almost identi- cally to their old tune, sang always by them in chorus with whoever may have left the Demo- cratic party about the time of the coming off of the elections of a second Congress of a Dem- ocratic national administration, which elec- tions are to decide its political complexion of course. For our own part, believing that the Demo- hough « The Siar’ is printed om the Sagan press im use south ef Bailti- ‘Its edition is se large as te require it te be put te press at an early hour, Adver- viduals of great moral purity and extreme rec- titude of purpose may denounce party and scout its obligations, and may often do so with jus- tice; but that there is this stubborn fact which constantly obtrudes itself upon the considera- tion, that without organization and combina- tion nothing ean be effected in the business of legislation, and that in legislative bodies, which the opposition against his party. The same paper has an article on the policy of our foreign relations, in which it advocates reasonable liberality in our diplomatic appro- priations; and one in which it advocates the bill, lately reported to the House, providing for a line of ocean mails between the United States rope eratic party is a sort of ‘‘never say die’’ affair, “Sanne is devoted to Congressional | ¥® shall place little faith in the wisdom and proceedings and news to-day. truth of proclamations of its demise, at least +e Winter on Tie Laces —Lake Champlain is frozen over, and the harbor of Oswego, oa Lake Ontario, | psed . - until our esteemed neighbor of the Alexandria Gazette, and the poet of the Louisville Jowr- nal aided by the Richmond W’hi¢ aforesaid, triumph in their current labor of love. That labor is the resuscitation of the Whig party, over the carcase of which dead horse—we beg pardon of the perturbed spirit of the portion of its remains which is still foolishly identified with the opposition—they have been whistling @ resurrection call with annoying pertinacity, for months past. In May next, the Virginia Gubernatorial election comes off, and that for Kontucky nearly at the same time; and we entertain a shrewd suspicion that the majorities that will be rolled up for the nominees of the thus pro- claimed dead Democratic party, will open the eyes of the Whiz, the Gazette, the Journal, et al, to the fact that their is as little reliance now on the value to the opposilion of the waifs and strays from the Democratic party, as ever before. Tho thunder clap to be involved in the announcement of John Letcher’s majority for instance, will be apt to render them deaf for a year to the argument of Senator Douglas, the Chicago Temes, &c., that because the Democratic party repudiate their heresies, therefore it is dead! dead !! dead!!! > Six thousand five hundred barrels of flour ‘were consumed in an old store-house, set on fire by an incendiary at Rochester, on Monday eve- ning. {>> The Utab Legislature met at Fillmore city on the 13th ult., but did not organize till the Isth, when botl: Houses adjourned to meet at Salt Lake city on the 27th {> The London Times, in au editorisl upon the Monroe doctrine, says: “itis rather too much to say, that with haif of North America in our lawful possession, we must abstain from ined. dling in North American affrirs.” U7" Col. Lockridge announces in the New O-- leans Deita that bis Arizona and Northern Mexi- co expedition will start about the Ist of next March. He disavows all connection with the New York emigration movement to Central America and Mexico. 17 Prince Napoieon left Paris on the 13th of January for Turin, to espouse the Princess Clo- tilde, daughter of the King of Saidinia. The impression prevailed that this measure would secure the support of France to assist Victor Emanuel in becoming King of italy. SR > The La Salle Press says that the banking house of A.J. Matteson, at Prophetstown, LIli- nots, was robbed on the night of the 15th of 865,000 in bonds and mortgages of the Camanche, Albany and Mendota Railroad, and about $7,0.0 in notes belonging to Mr. Matteson. Facts axp Rumors.—Secretary Cobb will shortly reply to the resolution which passed the House on Friday, and it is stated that he will declare that he perceives no reason to change the views expressed in hie report, that the ex- isting tariff will not furnish a sufficient revenue this year to meet the requirements cf the Gov- ernment. He is expected, therefore, to re- iterate his recommendation that the tariff shall be increased by the change of certain promi- nent articles to the higher schedules, the adop- tion of decimal rates, and authority to reissue the Treasury notes or otherwise provide for them. This will involve a flat contradiction of the reports which have been industriously cir- culated, that the Secretary has recently ex- pressed his conviction that the revenue accruing from the present tariff will be suffivient, and that he has, therefore, changed his mind about the necessity of an alteration of the tariff. It is rumored that Congress will receive from the President, at an early day, a special message, reminding the members that their remains but about four wecks of the session, stating that there will be probably a large de- ficiency in the resources of the Government to defray the expenditures during the next Gscal year, and that it is, therefore, necessary some- thing shall be done to protect the Government from financial embarrassment, at an early day. The correspondent of the New York Herald denies the truth of this rumor, but we find the opinion entertained in certain quarters, where we imagino it would not be credited for a mo ment, if it had not a pretty good foundation. lience. we are inclined to believe it. The decision of the Commissioner of Patents on the application of Mr. McCormick furan ex- tension of his reaper patent is against him. His ease haa been supported by a formidable array of counsel, with Mr. Reverdy Johnson at the head. It was elicited that Mr. McCormick paid nearly $100,000 to lawyers in combatting infringements, 4c. It is stated that the ap- plication of Mr. McC. was refused on the ground that he has already received from the inven- tion, not only a liberal, but extraordinarily large pecunjary reward. As the patent bears the date of Jan. 31, 1845, fourtecn years ago, it expires to-day, and the invention now be- comes common property. Anybody who choses can now make and sell, or use reapears made after Mr. MCormick’s justly celebrated plan under that patent. The correspondent of the New York Herald, writing from this city, says: “The Douglas 8 athisers had a sort of informal caucus at the Judge’s house the other day with reference to the Presidential programme of 1460. Fow- ler, Connolly, George Sanders, and others of New York, with several southern membors of Congress, were in favor of Douglas remaining in Democratic party until tho Charleston convention. Forney was opposed to this, and desired the Judge to make an independent party. He was ruled out, and now stands ulone, as a monument of bitter personal partizanship. Whatever may be the secret movements of these leaders, they are uot prepared to enter into the ap eam 8 schemes ot poor Forney. They look more keenly to the spoils of office. Forney is savage at this cavalier manner of treatment. He dies hard.” We doubt the fact of Mr. Fowler's partici- pation in any such caucus. Spars —The Madrid journals are again agita- ting the question of the immigration of Chinese coolies into Cuba, owing to the continued dim- inution of the black population. A royal decree suspends the recruiting for the colonies. Tat Mount Veanxonx Poachase.—Ten thou- sand dollars were paid to Mr. Washington on the Mth of December, making the sum total of $85,000 paid to him on account of the Mount Ver- non purchase. Fifteen thousand dollars still re- mainon band. Washington Irving has contrib- uted five hundred. es Itaty.—The rumors of disattection continue unabsted. Many persons were leaving Milan every morning. The police had to efface from the walls of houses such Inscriptions as ‘Death to the Germans.” The troops quartered at Milan are exceedingly excited, and very strict disci- Pline is necessary to prevent excesses. ——<—<_____ 1D” We have later news from Mexico—the usual budget of fighting and rumors of fighting. Miramon had been opposed to Robie’s plan un- tl be was himself elected President. Since that time he bas held his peace. The Govera- ment Palace at Guadalajara was destroyed on the 10th inst., by the explosion of the magazine From one to two hundred persons were killed. —__—_____ CaMPHENE AcciDENTS.—Two of those distres- siag accidents have recently occurred; one at Baffalo and one at Syracuse. In the later three persons were severely burned. The lamp explo- ded while beid in the ordinary way by a lady Ta the Syracase case, the accident, from which death must surely ensue, occurred by carelessly attempting to light a fire from a camphene can. pe ar eeeiaisete Dinas 4 From Port av Paince —A private letter from Port au Prince, dated January 10th, received via St. Thoraas and Havana, says the Emperor Sou- louque bad been defeated by Gen Geffard, and that the imperial troops were Tunuing beck upon the city. Soulouque bimself was expected every moment, and it was said that Geffard was onlya few leagues ip the rear. The writer thought that the contest was nearly ended, and that in a day or two the republic would be in force. At the time of writing gans were being tired within hearing of the expital, supposed to be a salute in honor of Gen. Getfard —_____ ConFimMation o Tue Betty Canat Cox- TRact By Costa Rica.—Late advices from Cen- tral America announce the confirmation by the Costa Rica Congress, of the contract concluded last summer by M Felix Belly.for the construction of acanal across the Nicaraguan Isthmus. The ith of December ix the date on which the Leg- ialative wisdom of Costa Rica assembled in ‘“ex- traordinary session,” approved of the benevolent Propositions.ef Felix Belly, acting for himself and the philanthropic Millaud Nothing now stands in the way of Belly’s designs and the im- mediate operation of the contract, but, first, the assent of the Congress of Nicaragua, and second, the acquiescense ef the United States, who will not be pleased with that part ofthe “Saterocean- te Convention,” which gives France the right to place war steamers on Lake Nicaragua. pee Seraranaticantmmmandlecchsie. Sentence or Marion Crorps —In the Cir euit Court at Towsontown, Md » On Saturday, the motion for a new trial in the caxe of Marion Gropps, convicted of the murder of Oficer Rig- don in Baltimore last Fall, was overruled The Prisoner velng placed at the bar the Judge asked him if he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed upou him. The Prisoucr replied: “Yes, sir; | desire to say @ few words: Some of the witnesses and jurors perjured them- selves in my case, and { have uot had a fair trial. ‘That is all I have to say your Honor.”? en addressed the prisoner at length on the fairness of his trial, 3 of bis crime, and tion for death, sentence as follows - The judgment of the Co: ba ae to the ci where murder by you was com: i this indictment found, and to the jail of toes or fiom whence you came; tbat you be taken from thence to the place of execution, at such time as shall be d: appointed by the Governor of the State, and it you then and there be hi ed by the weck till you be dead. Aud may have mercy ow your soul. As soon as Judge Price concluded, the pris. oner was taken from the box uud conducted toa carriage, which immediately conveyed him to the city jail. where he is now awaiting the aw- fal death to which he is sentenced. On the road he met Nathan H. Ware, one of the jurors who tried hi As soon as be saw him he requested to “hold up” and (using bis owa me kill the perjured — of a——_ fault that { have been convicted. 0+ Mone “Lirz 1x WasmsxGros” pruxper ror Mus. Gone !—The original, gifted, sprightly, talented, versatile, &¢., &¢ » author of “ Life in Washington,” has, we see, favored a city cotemporary with a fresh chapter of Metro- politan life, all about a wedding at Trinity church, and a reception at Brown’s. As it treats of “ brilliant hymenials,’’ and * coro- neted carriages,’ (of which, as every body knows, the streets of Washington are full,) and “ liveried servants,” and “ orange blossoms,’’ and “parlors en sxi(e,”’ and other “‘fixins,” as |ppropriate, at least, to Hanover Square, Lon- don, as to Trinity church, Bunkumopolis, we should not be a bit surprised to learn that Mrs. Gore, or some other delineator of English life life, has appropriated a big slice of this last instalment of “Life in Washingtop.”” P. S—“Enquirer” is doubtless quite right in his turmise, that our noble metropolitan “night line”’ of hacks, fiacres ligne de nuite, are gracefully hinted at in “ the fleets of gon- dola-like carriages that glided mysteriously along defying identification.” That’s so. They are hard to identify, and they do look a good deal like that sort of thing. We never saw any gondolas that wo know of, but pin our urt is that you, Mari ity of Baltimore,where get hold of thatd——d scoundre!— | faith on “M. J. W.”’ i (Polatiog tay tree at the Cold Spring —— a you may ing ee all A ool pring Rp eresresy Ix Wasginaroy.—The hotels of —, Lean’tsetile witkyondy 2: 708 — of 8 oderal Metropolis are with H tyou eve! far ti—never mind, d—a you, | have t py — r before, except on the occasion wis tapi rag und no soe fs gag! Spring aw ue, between Ith and lith streets, EVE. +4 a KTH WE z = Page BD Tae serecag aepanae ae a at ensting forth = glow of brilliant ges, presents = GRESSIONA an illumination nightly, superior to that which Thirty-fifth Cengress—Second apreaee ever shone forth from any other building in} In THe Sesare, on Saturday, a bill to ic- America. The parlors of that house, as well | corporate the National Washington Monu- as of the National, Browns, and the Kirkwood | ment Association was passed. fasbion, such as one sees nowhere else ine} ¢.yen up, and without taking a vote hotel in this country, except at the White Sul- | the Seftate adjourned. phur and Saratogs in the height of theirseason.| J» raz Hovse a number of private bills All are apparently as happy and gay as happi- | were disposed of. ness and gayetycan make light-hearted folks. fe antet Te. ay In tae Senate, to-day, 2 message was read from the President recommending ——— i nd to Gov. gine, ia almost unanimously in favor of this improve- | priation of $7,000, to refu’ ment, and it now rests with the body exclusive- | of Washi) n Territory, certain moneys ad- i vanced by him for pu’ ; referred. ly to accomplish it or not. The defeat of the ; referred. House bill is the defeat of the enterprise; for| , 4 communication was read from tary of the Treasury, transmitting a report of it is impossible that the House can spare the eatin of trade mith — in compliance time for action on the bill, if amended. Amidst | with a resolution e Senate. the rival schemes, it seems to us that the Sen- become rpg ae rater incor : ate, having given to sft'e hearing, a ty during the recess of Congress, a statement of through the appropriate committee, but also on | 4); rejected and suspended patents up to De- the floor, should now unite on the bill that has | eember 1, weed creat ie grounds of rejection or found most favor, and the passage of which | s :spension; roferred. f eet 3 . Bi fered a resolution so to modify will insure the building of the road by the} Mr. Bigler o bs next session. Such, we feel assured, is the the Tariff luw as to avoid an increase of the - national debt in time of peace, and to grada- sentiment of the community. ally decrease the same by redeeming the out- standing paper; made the special order for Tae Paciric Rawroap Project.—At a| Thursday next. i vom- Mr. Trumbull introduced a bill to late a gehr mate ong gg cd hers the nace in the U.S. Cireuit omnes Iso nasties, Said tele ate ee Curtis wet a bill authorizing the U.S. Cirenit Courts to authorized to report his bill, (by a vote of | j.sn4 writs of mandamus; referred to Commit- seven yeas to five nays,) providing for a rail-| teo on the Judwiary, — road ona central route, with two branches, 5 Mr. iy se we (lic Voksen the i i ator from ermon' r. .) Who was one extending to the frontiers of Lowa, and the eautied a the foes, Cs apeak pag Saad other to the harders of Missoust. + | tions censuring Com Paulding, had concluded ‘Tho bill is slightly altered from the form in| hi, remarks, he would call up the bill fur the which it was originally submitted by Mr. Cur- | entargement of the Capitol grounds. tis, with a view of making the schemo more Mr. Foote then proceeded to address tho Sen- practicable. ate at length in justification of the conduct Tae Mempats Steaven.—A private letter of Commodore Paulding in Nicaragua. has been received in this city, from an officer Tue Avenve Rattway.—The action of the Senate on Saturday has plainly shown that In tux House, Mr. Edie moved that the Committee of the Whole be discharged from Ny hig aban oreo acca ents tho further consideration of a bill to extend, of the Paraguay expedition, which arrive: at for seven years, Chaffeo’s patent for manufac. Barbadoes on the 27th of December. The} tures of india rubber. The report of the Com- steamers Atlanta and Westernport wore also | mittee on Patents speaks of the great utility at Barbadoes at the same dute. They were | of the peat and ec mnatoany in- i risi i ventor has no! D reinunera’ erefor. sahing eet zed pressions on see Left Mr. Washburne, of Ill., asked if the patent possiblo dispatch, and were to sail at the ear- f had not already existed twenty one yoars, and liest practical moment. The trip so far had | expired about one and a half years r6° and been pleasant, and unattended with accident | whether the effect of an extension would net be ill health to restrict to the use and benefit of a single in- vai i : dividual what is public property ? ° A Court or Ixquirny.—A naval court of in- Mr. Edie said the report gave all the fact: quiry met in this city this morning to investi- | but one, and with the permission of the House gate the caso of John Madigan, a Master who pels: eth tno ee was dropped by the Naval Retiring Board. As Ci al ee gE 1 he has been absent, he is permitted under the House refnsed to suspend the rules in order to niga es ath allow the bill to be taken up. law to have an inguiry in his case to avail him- Mr. Stephens moved that the rules be sus- self of an opportunity for restoration to the| pended, in order that he might introduce a active list. The court is composed of Captains | resolution setting apart the 8th, 9th, and 10th Montgomery and Rudd, and Commander Til- | 48¥8 of February for the consideration of Ter- ie ritorial business. ton, and Charles Abert, Esq., is the Judge Ad- The House refused to suspend the rules. vocate. On motion of Mr. Phelps, it was ordered that Lizut. Beave’s Exrevirion.—'The War | 00 and after Wednesday next the House shall Department is in receipt of advices from convene at Il, a. m. s - Mr. Kilgour essayed to introduce a preamble Lieut. Beale, bearing date January Ist, at and a series of utions, declaring that as a Hatch’s Rancho, New Mexico. He reports the | number of news: pers, writers, and others work of opening the road from Santa Fe to Sine. eee rage ellen I ol : ia. i s ii ibitin, FS 5 anecense, Say whan Bees engaged, as unelen; and as strong efforts are being gressing finely, and says nothing from which | made to violate them with impunity and set it can be inferred that the company have not enjoyed good health, &c. Congress to reaffirm the wisdom, justice, and humanity of those laws, and to sustain the President in their rigorous administration. Mr. Bennett said he could not vote for the resolutions, because he did not know of any effort being made for their oe say aes thought the declaration in the preamble incorrect. When our report closed the House was voting Tax Waatasr.—The following report of the | 0n # motion to suspend the rules to allow the weather for this morning is made from the Morse | Tesolution to be considered. Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution The time of observation is about 7 e’clock: Onpergp —Captain M. D. L. Simpson, Com- missary of Subsistence, has been ordered to re- lieve Mejor R. B. Lee, of the same depart- ment, at San Francisco, Cal ifornia. —_e_—_—_—_—oOoOoOoO_ MMENSE CROWDS ATTEND NIGHTLY at Odd Fellows’ Hai. it JANUARY 31. 1959. T SECOND NOTICE. New York, N.Y. lear, cool. O THOSE OF Ourousiomers who have set- Puiladelphia, Pa. lear, cool. tled their accoun’s we express our thanks, and re- Baltimore, Md. loudy, cool it-rate to those who have not done so that we wish Wash 208, D lear ‘wind N them to pay up at once, as we want money. ‘asbing' y rely . For the future cash will be required of all except Eichownd) Me Pegi those who are known to us as goud and punctual ‘st '< a ott Custe Ts Norfoik, V Me, wind N. pA 3S, WINDUW SHADES, Lynchburg, 320 cl SOR i Cox Ds, SSELS, &e., al- 4 c ways cn hand, and put up to order. Bristol Tent FRANKLIN & ROTHROCK, Chattatoogs, Teen ja! 6t (States.) 9th and D streets. Wilmington, N.C, Columbia, 3.C Charleston, S.C Augusta, Ga... Savannah, Ga Macon, Ga.. Columbus, Ga Montgoinery, Ala Lower Peach Tree, AL. Mobile, Ala. Gainesville, Miss. New Orleans, La. Frederick, Md Hagerstown, Md. Cumberland, M Pittsburg, Pa. Wheeling, Va. Grafton, Va.. » cool, Cincinnati, -Clear, pleasant, Barometer at the Simithsontan. at 7 a.m. (cor- Tected for temperature) 30,1 t noon 30413 Therinometer, st 7a. m 29°; at noon 3h. Maximum during 2 _lours ending 9a. m. to- day 42°; minimum 29°, = —-2+e-— PERSONAL. ++++ Eliza Logan, the celebrated tragedienne, is playing at Indianapolis. +... A great party comes off at the residence of the Postmaster General to-night, we lear. +++. ‘Phe Prussians are expecting the accouch- ment of the Princess Frederick William from day to day. +++» Capt. J. Mc[ntosh, Com’r. W. R. Taylor, Captains French and McGowan, US. N » and Capt. Whiting, U.8.A., are at Willards’. ++.. William H. Prescott, the historian, who has filled so large tre in the world of Amer - can letters, died on Friday night, at bis home, in Massachusetts, of paralys's. He bed been in his usual bealth up to the time of his death, and it came most unexpectedly to ull of bis family and friends. His age was 62 f THER ' saders’ THIS EVENT Hail. E street. . ATTENTION, FIFTH WARD DF; NS MOCRACY —The roguiar monthly mcetine ofthe above Association will Le held on s DAY EVENING. ot Casparia’ Hotel. at?!y ook. It is earnestly requested that every member will he -clear, pleasant. -clear, cold. plear, 43°, wind NE. lear, cool. lear, 42°, wind N clear, cold. -clear, cold. EKRIFIC CHARGE OF THE LIGHT Brigade to nightat Odd Fellows’ Hall. it T NOTHER NEW BOOK BY M'S8 BREM- K—Father and Daughter, a Portraiture from the Lite, by the author ofthe Neighbors,” £0. ; price in paper #1; cloth S1.2>. 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Honmeacent ime _— t] etary distances. . al Ts 4 Prid-y, Feb. sth—Sideral Astronomy. —Jazret "| afSra press Maker Bere Oe iat Hallto night. | aaieg DRESS TRIMMINGS.—Just_re- ce.ved, ® second supply of those muc! desired Chanille Frivges, in black and col ors; cere h gonna Chenille Estee in biack, PAINTINGS AND STATUARY BY AMERICAN ARTISTS—The third annual ‘Xhibition of the Washington Art Association, sting Of Paintings, Staiuary, Water Colors Drawings, is now Openat the new and ries the Association, on LiILITAR es SPECTACLE. y look "elock io beaut: ; Chemile Buttons; ‘1s: Speerameires Oe io | Secu pet Shins sete Admission 25 cents. ne Gorda nd Tes je made to onder at the Eri % .F DK. I Y,and RUS- rimean fan * a oe | OR ee moda Faiow? Ball, | is? ae . avarus. ronth ade. ee for $1805 at hetwoen »th aod Voth ste, J. RO! 90 Pa, av, Oppo, Brown’ otal, Ss them aside; therefore, it becomes the duty of | W. Marriott, Jas. F. It jiven if said mai erally re SEwMES Co. vt Goat jraretnspuprensareieenmnmnaniminsnsnansbendlcotstan Sige Ree GEORGETOWN. Correspondence of The Star. Grorexrows, Jan 31, 1559 The following business was under consideia- tion before eur City Coumelis on Friday night : Ia the Councli, Mr. Tenney presented a peti tion numereusly signed by property-bolders on Market street, asking that the footways be im- Proved and repaired between Third and Fifth streets; referred to committee on streets Mc. Thomes asked that the committee on claims be discharged from the farther consider- ation of the account of W. T. Duvall, and that the clerk be directed to pay the same out of bis contingent fund; which was concurred in. Mr. T made the same request in regard to the account of G. B Barnard & Co, and that the M be directed to pay the same out of bis naingent fand; which was concurred in Mr T. reported. from the same committee, a resolution appropriating ®t 35 for the benetit of M.J. Adler & Co: also, a resolution tn favor of E M. Liathtcum & Co , $3 81; also, a resolution in favor of Geo. M. Sotboron and R. KR. Sheckell, accompanied by an explanatory letter {rom those gentlemen. Mr. Simmes reported from the streets commit- tee, a resolution authorizing the laying of a fi foot way across Washington street on the nort line of Dumbarton Also, from the same committee, to whom was referred the memorial of R Daw, C. Dodge and others, asking an appropriation for the repairs of Montgomery street, reported adversely upon the same, and the committee were discharged from its further consideration Also, a verbal report in relation to the affsirs of the Fayette street improvement. Mr Mancaster reported from (he claims com mittee. a resolution appropriating $14 75 for the benefit of Jenkin Thomas A communication was received from the Mayor covering the accounts of M Garrett, D. W Oys- fer, and Lewis Carberry, all of whieh were re- fected to the committee oa claims. Also, ove inform ug the Councils tbat he had, upon t nplaint of the captain, dismissed Jesse Ki one of the police, for absent ins himself from daty; referred to the Aldermen Mr. Myers presewted the aceount of E Pick- rel! & Co ; referred to the clainss committee, The cominitiee of ways and means, to whom was referred the annual report of the clerk for 1553, reported, through their chairman, Mr. ney, that they bad critically examined the same, and found it concise, clear, and correct in every particular. They also presented quite an elabo- rate and concise report upon the fuances of the town in detail, accompanled by an ordinance levying @ general tax of 70 cents, and a <pecial tax of 7 cents, on the $100 for the current year; whieh was passe On motion ef Mr. Thomas, the report of the committer, together with that of the clerk, was ordered to be printed. Mr Tenney off-red a resolution creating awest Georgetown public school, and asked that it be referred to the committee on public schovls; which was concurred in Mr. Muncaster proposed an ordinance prohib- iting the use of music in the streets of the town on the Sabbath day; referred to the committee on gtievance. The resolution of Mr. Thomas appointing a committee to represent the interests of the town before Congress was then taken up, and, after cousiderable discussion, was laid on the table. The ordinznce repealing an ordinance in rela- tion to the Metropolitan railroad was then taken up, and, after some discussion, laid over. A resolution in relation to street manure, an- thorizing it to be taken to the poor house grounds, was then taken up, and, on motion of Mr. Thom- as. recommitted The ordinance offered by Mr. Tenney, eae ing for paying the members of the two rds, was also taken up and laid over. [The ordi- bance proposes to and each member $1 for each meeting, and fine them the same amount when absent } The following Council bills were returned passed by the Board of Aldermen, and were ap- ropriately sizaed : Resolution in favor of He y eaver, W. T. Duvall, Wm. Chamberlain, Joba L. Kidwell, Alex Paul, D. English & Sons, J. tssex, Francis Owens, and a resolution in relation te the market house. Mr. Simmes ottered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to confer with the Levy Court, to as- certain whether it is their intention to join the Corporation in repairing the new or upper road, and if they decline, then he is instructed to take legal steps to bring the matter toa definite ac- tion. We continue this morning our list of private improvements which are to a commenced early the ensuing building season: Mr. J H. McDaniell bas received the contract for erecting for Mr. B. Ellis a fine brick building, immediately south of the Custom House and Post Ufice, to be used as @ restaurant and dwelling; and the Messrs. Simmes bave contracted for two dwellings to be erected on Second street for Mr. Reckaway. Our esteemed friend, Mr. Jeremiah Orme, we learn. intends to remove the rather cramped and tiquated looking building so long owned and occupied by him, on the corner of Bridge and Congress streets, and erect a more modern and spacious building in its stead, one more suited to bis extensive business. Mr. Parker, of your city, is now engaged in erecting fer Mr. F. A. Lutz a store-room and dwelling on the premises ou High street where the recent fire occurred. Dear reader, if you wish to spend this week both plesantly and profitably, devote each even- iny to the Fair of the Indies of Tanity Chure bh, which commences at Forrest Hull, to-day. As. sociation with the bevy of excellent ladies, who will be in attendance €ach evening, will tend in a far preater degree to coutribute to your mental and moral happiness, than associating with the politi al gatherings about towa ‘The Fairs got- en up by the ladies of this Church bave never failed to vive great satisfaction to those who bave patronized them. On this occasion the display of useful and fancy articles which will be for sale will be unusually larye, and extra ef- forts put forth to render the Fair a season of real pleasure ‘The weather yesterday was pecullarly delight- ful—clear, and mild ax May. Our people, yene- Tally, took advantage of it and tu:wed out slmost €n masse to enjoy the treat thus alforded—conse- quently our churches one and all were literally turonged both at the morning and evening ser- Views We have nothing worthy of note from the mar- kets. No material change bas occurred since our report of Saturday s GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM’TS, (CF LARIES’ FAIR— The Pair for the of Trimity Church, (Catholic.) Geor, will openat Forrest Hall, on MONDAY, wn, anuary Tretown are ye iu obarge up worthy pastor.) procured fal and attractive articles rexbibites ine far room im Washington or Georgetown. The ‘adies feel as- sured (hat their churitable undertakiog wi | be fully Spprecizted by the public, aud their exertions crowned with success, Au excellent set of SILVER will be raffled for early in the week. ia ze-tf 1 Garay THE VOTERS OF GEORGE- us TOWN .—At the solicitation of many citi- zens | have conseu-ed to bes oandidate fur ihe may- vraity &t the coming election. ahs ja 7 ti J. A. MAGRUDER Wasuixeto N THRAT Brack Manne .M. Dawson. THIS EVENING, Jac.s!, 1, Will be perl.cmed the chasse piny cf MLDEA In witch tint trileatactecee, MISS JANE M. DAVENPORT, sie rule “Medes,” support: is fo sweag tell sree eth of tha compary. After which the ch=rmine aff >: piece of THE DEBUTANTE. With Mr. Dawson and Suse Manners. P-ices as usual for the sn. tekets and be at Metz-rott's Mus end sith Exsianon AND CONCERT or THe OF THE FOUNDRY M.E. URcH, Corner sch and @ som i The Saibath Sehvo! Foundry é.. on oy cb me ‘Su Exubition and FSDAY EVENING neat, Feb. tet, owmmenoine at 70’ clvck. on 25 cents; Children half price. piekae rte tater sev can maa me School bition, ns or at pe oor of the Charch oa 4 h nine of DCONCERTS. G PERFORMANCES aT WASHINGTON HALL Cor, Pa.av and6.A st, On MONDAY EVENING, Jao, 3. AND Kvery Eventno | 0xino rae Ween, MRS. GREGOINE, One of the Grestest Sinzers in the World will Sing at the hall on the above named evenimgs. MISS GREG IRR ‘will favor the audience, on ovch cecasion with * Comic Songs.” MON. GREGUIRE, ‘The Strongest man in the World. will also rome of his creat t ul Wareatest feats is arson” The ne: ‘vunds.”” Bat tie extraordinary St-dge Usui tug 70) poneds on hi feats of strength, Ub MADAME JosSkPHINE, ‘The Great Har + Will aise appear. 117* Admission 25 cents. Doors opon at 7; to commence at 73, © olvok. i. jn 31-t_ silowing Four Mew asundera Stone LF Ladies entrances on Gti oe DD FELLOWS L. Now Oren, avy ExuterTine Niewvty, SANDERSON'’S COLOSSAL DIORAMI®: ILLUSTRATIONS or THE RUSSIAN WAR AND STEGE OF SEBASTOPOL. Comprising Bsttics. Romtardments, S'orms, Shipwrecks, Tornadces, Buroing Cities, Ploonlight Views, &c., &c.. together with ih Cent Chemica! and Moobanicn! Lwitations of Mus- Lightning, Wiad, ketry, Cauoonaing. Thunder, and Kain. The whei acoompan‘ed ve SPLENDID BRASS BAND. ILJ~ Admiesion 25 corte; Recervad Seats 50 cents, No half price for Children XCept on Saturday after- been Office for sale of Reserved Seats open from 10 to 124. m., and from 2 to 4 o’olock p. m re Ef Pen % BO Commanes St THE o'elock. ‘ HILHARMONIC HALL. LABORDE. FORMES. Fe Ulimana respectfully informs the public that ie GREAT ARTISTS OF HIS COMPANY, . TOGETHER WITE THE URCHESTRA, Will give most positively an only CONCERT, On their way to New Orleans, On TUESDAY EVENING, Feb. ist. ‘The following artrets w lL appear - a BO. > MLLE PUINS OT OM LE GHIONL * AKL FORMES. at SIGNORI FLORE A TAMARO, MAGGIORY COLLETTI, TT," WITH AN URCHESIKA composed cf ai! the SOLO PLAYERS GeTHE ITALIAN ORERA oF THE. NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MUSIC, ‘The eminent Pianist. GUSTAV SATTER, will appear on the same occasion. Procramue—Parr J. 1, Overture—Merry Wives of Windsor Tbe Orchestra 2. Romanze Di Provenzs—Travists. Sic. Flore: 24 3. Ara—Trovatore.... ---- Mie Poinsot 4. The Carnivai of Ver by .M’me Laborde 5. Arm—In these Sacred Bowers— Magic Orme. ..M’me Laborde and M'lie Ghiont 7. Andante—First sympiiony—Mendeis- soho eoees tenses ~-»-"Phe Orchesira + Overt R Se . Part Il. re—( Nozze di Figaro)... The Orohee'ra 1D» <-ccnmen s+: --Mad. Laborde ; v Sattler Formes Powsot ro, Florenza, and Colle ti ooseeee he Orchestra --+- Carl Ansohurts Quartette— Lucin} Laborde, Tama Overture—( Martha). Musical Director... . Price of sdmission (Reserved Seat-) $2. The sale of seats commences ou Saturday Morning, &t 9 o’elock, at Metzerott’s Music Depot, tT Broce open Bt7% | to commence at 8 o'clvok, amt + oveere RADY’S COLLECTION OF THE ILLUS- TRIVUS DEAD! ON EXHIBITION FOK A SHORT TIME at BRADY'S GALLEKY—ss2 i avenue. Quished Am have become * fawiliarse house reciate this collection, it must be Apart /row its great value as & collection of portraits, ae 8 fine art ecliection it has never been equalied. ily Open, free, 8 a.m. to In Union there is Strength! is Union there is Pricnaship! “HE MEMBERS OF THE UNION CLUB host respectiuliy annonnee to their nu Meruve tri nds, and the pul’ thoy will give their dir: Fetrows* Hart, N EVENIN to to general, that Grand Ball at Ovp, erd.on MONDAY G, Pebrunry txt, MEMHERS OF THE SHIELDS’ CLUB yespectiuliy anwwnues to tueir many nds and the pub te generally that they wiil eir Second Coullon Party at the, yngton Asscmbiy Rooms on TURS DA V ENING, Feb. 1, 1e54, Tickets Fifty Corts, admitting a gentleman and ladies. By order of The Committee, Yo. Jas. Fiawican, Patnok Baiton. Js 23-40" Gwe FRIENDS TO ALI ¥ Cotilion ef the Frendsh civen at Masonic Hall, ‘The Thirt Grand » will be er aud , YING, Feb. 9 endid Wrenth will be presented to th opresenting the most meiuber ioulars in feture acvertisemen’, js 2-st™ COMMI ROM BOSTON —Yhe euperior regular Packst schooner Syivanue Allen, x oh Sapt. Graf Sears, Jr, has arnved sud is Sow arvohen ‘ne her treight. Apply to HARTLEY & BRO ~ S98 and im W er street, Georgetown, ia Sat 500 APPLES !—4PPLES!! yi BU-HELS BALDWIN APP arrived «nd cow in store. For enle in h Purchasers at from $2.50 to @4 par harrel. . Wat CLABALGH _inBw . : Georretowa, PU. A IVES AND POTATOES —100 bite. Alowiy id, warrsated prime ; aise b 8 prime M Meroor Potatues. daily ares per echoone Sylvanus Allen, and ior sale in App: to HARTLEY & BRO., js 5 lw » Mand i Water «treet. MEKICAN CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. A HENKY ADDISON will be supported tes Mayor of Georgetown by the Amevican party. {DER!—CIDER "!—CIDER = Grocers and other retailers can be supp! prime Clarified CIDER im quantities to aeear op Teasoneble terms, by 33-tf ARNY & SHINN, VHLBERG & CU., 108 Bridge street, Goorge town, D. C., manufacturers aud dealers ‘Shoes ;also dealers in Hateand Cape, ed tohave been Saturday morn ARE ears old ne cons 4 ES ia iol, ewe e be ANG. on 15th street. sah ae a SE OST—On Friday, 23th instant, on 7th street eral West. between ‘ennsy! gure a FITCH VICTORING. The bale fe by leay; it with JOHN H, ‘Opporite’ west end of Conte ios be tere OAKRD.—A indy and gentiemen or two jaws oughly trained and weil. agement of @ dining-room : 1 pa rnp of an attendant in a gentleman's mily, fhoation and GALLAHER, Jr., Office «fice and have the privilege cf m. tos istered. mmy exam Will receive all the assistance an (ur po Will erdeavor to weet the reesounl lo wants of the Pi vl call, 12th A tu give lessons in the F revon int ¢ aud litera ture ap schools and private classes. “fhe best res OO FRENCH GENTLEMAN, of middie age, erences teught with success in the best schovls of New hes 7 eumpetent berv: 4 several maids igneaes }, Drivers, Grand A bly of the Monumental Club ag Frankia corner of 9th and D streets, en MONDA ING, Feb. 2th, 1959. EVEN ¥ Tickets FIFTY CENTS, sduutung a gon Uemen and ladies. By order of nak COMMITTEF, ja Tu, Th S.M,W,T Sa Faun, , ig. GOod references cau be riven y at No. 2) treet. it? ANTED—A good COOK, WASHER, and IRONE Keferences required. Apply at er of G, island. ds SL ED.—A SITUATION is wanted fora likely, genteel youre colored man, who 1s Ox perienced, with th: Ww 6% 6th street oF a8 @ porter. Fur wformation & to terms, appiy ly nadressing JOn. 832 ‘Washington Cty MPLOYMENT KOU: Empivyment w | piease ea)! at our register their ‘e tli engaged We blie, therefore solicit t port, a Moh HNN & LaNrDALr. iat No, 57th st.. vear D. ANTED—by two respectable young women. SITUATIONS—one as chambermeid ard the Ascouuk Mave rood recommendations. Please for three days, at No, 323 G street, between and 18th. no graduate of the University of Fravee, desir. Will be given. The ave gentie: bes York guring three years. Address CH GAVAR NY. Poat Othoe, Washmgton. D.C. jad is* ANTED-T, ———- arse House for o small one. apply et 0. 287 New York ave- nee between tnth «nd lity ate, moat Wspranr KEN Ta SPO b on thenort of Pennayivanis avenue, ‘e, oth h Ts.—! proprietor Intelligence ication at No, 382 8:h sifest,corthofthe Pact Ww (Ones ent Votsetageney’bu't"street Soenet of good sotly