Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1859, Page 2

————————— ae WASHINGTON OITY: THURSDAY «February 10 1859. ‘heugh “ Tne Star” is printed en the pidge press in use south ef Balti- more, its edition is so large as te require it te be put to press at an early heur, Adver- Sisements, therefore, sheuld be sentin y 12 @’cleck, m.; otherwise they may met appear gantil the next day. . SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Union, in rtiele entitled “The Great Northwest to the Pacific,” says that this great division of the country, although sometimes led astray for the moment, does not euter into the sectional differences which distract other divisions, and that the people whose homes are here claim the right of free passage to the ocean, along their mighty water courses, and, although they may be deprived of it for atime, yet in the end they will enforce it. It says that in the future developement of the North and Southwest, a railway to the Pacific is a necessity, and that those who doubt as to the ability or capacity of the country to construct them, or as to the profit of the investment when they are constructed, have only to look at the Progress of this region during the last fifty ears to cease to doubt. The same paper contains an article on the inconsistencies of the New York Times on the Mormon question. The Intelligencer is devoted to Congressional proceedings and news to-day. ———~2+2-______ @} Lord Dufferin, it is said, will visit New York next summer in his celebrated yacht Foaw. {> The New York Ledger of next week will Contain a letter from the Duke of We'lington to Edward Everett never before published. i saa lbebiihs eecaeted saan UP Edward Hymes, of Clinton, Mass, bas been sentenced to the State Prison for teu years, for mansiaughter in killing his wife. UP The sentence of death on Gambrill end Stephens, in Baltimore, has been respited by Gov. Hicks until the 18th of March next, when the Sheriff is commanded to execute them. (> The Pasha of Egypt has decided to use the locomotive engines built for him in Taunton, Mass., in preference to others of English manu- facture. A New Dovex.—in Dayton, Ohio, a favorite actress announced her benefit, and promised to give a new hat to the gentleman who brought the largest number of ladies. OF The Wiuan’s steamer at Baltimore is to be lengthened thirty-nine feet, according to im- provements suggested by her late trial trip. This will be accomplished by cutting off twenty tiv feet from the bow and instead adding the re- quired number. (ae eee > The Newburyport Herald Says a young lady belonging in Ipswich was one day last week carried to the Insane Hospital at Worcester, « raving maniac. She had frequented the revival ‘Meetings held in that town, and becams deeply interested in them. U7 Col. Lockridge aunounces in the New Orleans Delta that his Arizona and Northern Mexico expedition will start aboct the first o next March. He disavows al! connection with the New York emigration movement of Central America and Mexico. 1™ In the case of Peter Corrie, convicted at ‘Towsonton, Md, of the murder of officer Rigdon, at Baltimore last fal!, the motion fora new trial ‘was argued at length, yesterday, by Mr. Preston, @efendant’s counsel. The State’s Attorney re- plies to-day. eae (7 On Sunday, the 9b ult., aman wes bap- tized in the creek at Poestenkill, N. Y., while the thermometer stood 11 degrees below zero, and je remained wet in the open air during a pray: and hymn. A local paper speaks of it as equaily 2 test of the man’s faith and his constitution i> Publishers of religious newspapers that have tried the experiment of paying expenses at $1 and $1.50 a year, when “‘strictly in advance,” are finding themselves under the necessity of raising the subscription piice. The Richmond Advocate says: ‘The low price of $1.50 per an- mum for an ordinary-sized weekly paper is the biggest absurdity in the business world of America.” ————————— {> Another horrible tragedy occurred in New York on Tuesday morning last. A colored wo man murdered her mother by burying an axe in her skull while she was asleep, for the purpose of getting possession of the paltry sum of fifty- five dollars which the mother had The guilty ‘woman confessed that she had committed the deed at the instigation of a colored man with whom sbe was on intimate terms, so as to get the money to go to housekeeping with him. (7 A gold watch and chain of American manufacture has been presented to Frank Leslie “in behalf of the mothers and children of New York”? for his fearless exposure of the swill-milk trafic. The watch chain is composed of ‘stump tails,” comprising twenty-six links, ending with an engraved head of a bullock, and the various utensils used by an engraver—one being an en- gtaver’s block, bearing an etching of the cele- brated whitewashing picture which appeared in Leslie’s pape. ee i> From the annual report of the Managers of the House of Refuge, Baltimore, it appears that the amount received from all sources during the year 1858, was $27,732 37, and the disburse- ments for the same period $25,361 79, leaving a balance of $2,37055. The whole number of ebildren received into the institution since its opening, December 5, 1655, has been 445—372 boys and 73 girls. The offences for which they weie committed are classed as follows: Lacorrigible conduct, vagrancy, vicious conduct, stealing, incorrigible and in habits of pilfering, street beggars, arson. SSRI ne Sn Os eee Panis Tors —The Paris correspondent of the Boston Traveller: “The average amount of toys sold in Parts ts 4,300,000f. worth; last year there were 1,400,000f. of doll-babies sold at whole- sale. Military toys are yoing out of vogue, but 750,000f. were sold; popgun-pistols, which a few years ago were sold in such numbers as actually to raise the price of zinc, (of which they were made,) have gone entirely out of favor; in 1543, the toy dealers sold 5U,0Wf of drums; in 1858, they sold only 30,000f., and the drum market is ‘ drooping, with a downward tendency.’ Scien- tific toys are now most sought.’’ Souruern Pacivic RatLeoavg—Advices from Marshall, Texas, to the Ist instant, states that the Pacific Railroad compromise had failed. Tbe Smount of unodjectionable claims had been re- duced to $143,000, jeaving the amount of 815,00 for further examination. Mr. Foulkes refused payment poe the road is delivered to the old company, under the final award tion. The committee thereupon Poca ges the award in favor of the new company. pit convention, however, resolved that Mr. Foulkes take possession of the rozd west of Marshall aca Vicksburg. (7 Inthe trial of Mrs. Hartung, at Albany, ‘who was found guilty, on Monday, of the mur- der of her husband, the priuciple of a party's credibility in bis own case became curiously in- volved. The husband died of arsenic. Of this there was nodoubt. The poison was adminis- tered by the wife, or by William Rhineman, her paramour, or by both together. This, too. wes beyond question. Near the close of the trial the ‘Woman made a statement, which was read to th court and jury by her counsel. {[t was not evi- dence, the law which permits parties to be wit- nesses in their own behalf in civil cases denies them that right in criminal trials, where life or Aberty is at stake. The statement of Mrs. Har- tung was, substantially, that she was induced to buy the arsenic by her lover for an innocent pur- pose, as he informed her, and that she had no suspicion tha’ her husband’s death bad been caused by poison till some time after the deed ‘was committed, WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. Tar Cavcus Last Nrout —The = caucus called for yesterday evening assembI' in the Hall of Representatives at the appointed hour. Geo W. Jones in the Chair, and Messrs. G. H. Pendleton and A. G. Jenkins Secretaries. Resolutions were offered by Mr. Phelps, of Mo.,—first, to reissue Treasury notes; second, for speedy action on the appropriation bills; third, to retrench the expenses of the Govern- ment. Mr. Crawford, of @a., offered substitutes, the principal one of which was that it was in- expedient to disturb the tariff of 1857. The remainder were eimilar to those of Mr. Phelps. Mr. Kunkel, of Md_, offered a substitute for all. He wished to know whore the work of re- trenehment was to begin, and if in the right place, he would give his aid. Mr. Riley and Mr. Dewart, of Pa., wished to know whether the caucas was obligatory on anyone. They had understood that the tariff was not to be discussed. Some feeling was betrayed, but it soon sub- sided however. It was understood that the proceedings were to be obligatory on none. Mr. Stephens, of Ga., spoke in a conciliatory spirit of the necessity of co-operation. Mr. John Cochrane, of New York, remarked upon the importance of unanimity at the pres- ent conjuncture to the very existence of the Democratic party, and advised concessions by each extreme which would not involve any party principle. Mr. Sickles, of New York, sent to the Secre- tary’s desk a resolution for the appointment of a committee of conference with the Demccrats of the Senate and spoke to it. Messrs. Scott, of Cal., Smith, of Va., Bowie, of Md., McRae and Singleton, of Miss., Clay, of Ky., Jones, of Penn., Stewart, of Md., White- ly, of Del., and Seward, of Ga., all spoke to the resolutions, some of them reading resolu- tions which they had drawn up, when the pre vious question was ordered by a vote of 35 to 24 Mr. Kunkel’s substitute was rejected. Mr. Crawford, by consent, withdrew the last two resolutions of his substitute; when the vote was taken on the one declaring interference with the present tariff inexpedient, (Messrs. Cochrane and Craig acting as tellers;) and it was lost—31 noes to 27 ayes. Mr. Phelps’s resolutions were then adopted; and the caucus adjourned after being in session not quitetwohours. It wasorderly and quiet: there were about seventy-five members present. Tre Puans or tHe Orpositiox.—The Re- publican party in both houses of Coagress, are just now very industrious!y engaged in making a Presidential candidate to be supported by their organization in 1850. Some time since we mentioned the evident determination of the friends of Mr. Seward that he shall be that man, and have subsequently seon nothing to induce the impression either that they have relaxed from that purpose, or that they will not prove strong enough in their sectional con- vention tocarryitout. We find the New York Journal of Commerce entertaining similar opinions. Thus, in a recent article (explaining how the Republican managers contrive to bag the game “ brought down”’ by the ultra Aboli- tionists) that journal says: “In this connection we may appropriately refer to the statement of the Philadelphia In- quirer, through its Washington correspondent, that large editions of Seward’s Rochester speech are being printed, and sent broadcast over the country; upon which the Tribune of this city pertinently asks: ‘If it was made merely to head Gerritt Smith, and etect Mr. Morgan in New York, why issue it in such numbers from Washington?’ The answer to this is, that it was not made ‘merely to raise Gerritt Smith,’ but primarily and mainly to raise a Presidential issue, which should place Mr. Seward {nan at- titude to receive the support, ia the nominating Convention, of the anti-slavery sentiment in the opposition, and preclude the possibility of his being beaten in the Convention by Crittenden. Fillmore, Bell, or any other of the more national aspirants for Presidential honors. It was made, at the time selected, to operate upon the New York election, so as to concentrate the Gerritt Smith and the entire anti-slavery vote upon Morgan, and thus place the Seward party in power in this State, as a means of getting con trol of a National Convention. The card worked well, and Seward now has every prospect of a triumph over all competition for the opposition nomination.’? Though the friends of Mr. Seward will doubt- less triumph in the end, their victory over their confreres will not be a very easy one; for nota few of the latter are bitten with the notion that ® more negative gentleman will prove more neceptable than Mr. S. to northern conserva- tives, though also standing on the naked plat- form on the Rochester speech. Earlier in the session, there were advocates of the nomination of Governor Chase and others, for Fremont amongthem. But already those two aspirants are hors du combat here, and a third has risen up more formidable still to Mr S.; we mean Senator Fessenden. However, as that gentle- man’s votes and speeches on the Slavery question are in all respects in keeping with those of the New York Senator, while he lacks much of the latter’s force of character as a politician, and besides is simply the candidate of the odds and ends of Republican party- ism, their plea in his behalf is, that notwith- standing the fact that his ultraism is quite as intense as that of Mr. Seward, he will command the votes of the Crittenden and Bel! menof the North. They are childish in jadging that the opposition of the conservatives of the North who may be opposed to the Democratic party, is directed against Senator Seward, rather than the political principles he holds in common with Senator Fessenden. Our belief is, that, ere they nominate, they will clearly perceive that while Senator Seward will command the votes of every man who holds to the doctrines of their party, the nomi- nation of any other person on their Rochester platform will fail to secure them a single addi- tional vote; while it will drive from support- ing their ticket many thousands of ultra abo- litionists in all the doubtful northern States, who will be dissatisfied with the act of sacri- ficing Senator Seward by way of shirking due responsibility before the public for supporting his principles. They will be content with no candidate put up really to hide the identifica- tion of the Republican party with all the isms of Lloyd Garrison & Co. Tae Cost or tHe Custom Hovses.—There is much of truth in the extract from the Juur- nal of Commerce hereto appended, as well as appositeness to the circumstances of the times. The Secretary of the Treasury and the chairman of the House Committee on Com- merce have done their best to bring about the reform at this time which the Journal of Commerce thus advocates; we fear in vain, however, notwithstanding the almost innu- merable current Congressional jeremiads over alleged governmental extravagance and the Pressing necessity fur governmental retrench- ment. To reform such abuses will lessen the patronage of honorable members of Congress amazing! y— hence, the world will infer, arises the utter repugnance manifested by not a few of the opponents of the proposed reform, ing it out. “The cost of collecting the duti is far yreater than it need be. It ihe bocaee our Custom Houses were conducted upon the Principles and in the manner in which a Prudent ay merchant conducts his business, nearly alf the present expense of collecting the revenue would be saved. We are pleased, therefore, to find that the Secretary of the Treasury has the ss, to propose to Congress, a re-organiza- tio the collection districts, to Promote greater + ficiency and economy in this department of the public service. All sinecures and easy places for political pensioners should be cut eff Not- to carry- withstanding the great failing cif la the Customs’ J receipts, the same force of officials is retained, and the cost of collecting the revenue is the same now’ as it was when the Treasury was fall. Why should the people be taxed to support a larger number of servants than the pubilc business ac- tually requires ? ‘Yet we bave not any strong hope of Congress doing much at present, to reduce theexpenses of collecting the revenues. Political and personal considerations will outweigh the public inter- ests. But the time may come when the people will be red for a general movement in favor of sweeping away the artificial system b which the power and patronage of the genere Government has been swollen into dangerous. ions, and our political parties demoral- Pacts anv Romors.—It is stated thatin @ recent communication to the House of Repre- sentatives as to the expediency of certain reductions in expenses, Secretary Floyd uses the remark that the reduction would be prac- tical were it not for the demands of members of Congress ! It is believed the President will veto the Agricultural College bill; and, also, the war of 1812 Pension bill, if the latter passes the Senate. It is thought by some, that the French Spoliation bill will be in the same category, if that passes; of which, however, there is just now little probability. Governor Denver, it is said, has announced his intention to resign his position as Commis- sioner of Indian Affairs, with a view to return to Califoraia. Rumor says that the Central National Botts’ Club have resolved to withhold the publica- tion of their address to the people until Mr. Botts shall have delivered his speech on the 22d in New York. Tue Marisee entertainment given by the Ullman Troupe in the Washington Theatre yesterday, was entirely successful, not only in the rendition of Norma magnificently, but also in the house, which was very large and fash- ionable. It being the first time such an enter- tainment was ever essayed here at mid-day, it was considered questionable whether a full and fashionable house could be gathered to witness the representation. Business engage- ments prevented us from being present, greatly to our regret; for all who were there came away highly delighted. We presume that the receipts from the sale of tickets for the three operas played here amounted to an aggegate of three thousand dollars. A ConscuLar Appointuent.—The President has nominated and the Senate confirmed Chas. De Ronceray, Esq., as Consul to San Juan, Porto Rico. Mr. De KR. has large experience in consular duties, having been long attached to the consulates at Valparaiso and Callao, and is familiar with the Spanisa language and character. He will represent the interests of our commerce at his station very efficiently. CommissioneD.—Lieut. Col. John Harris was commissioned this morning as Colonel Commanding the United States Marine Corps, vice General Henderson, deceased. Tas Wearnen.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about 7 e’clock: Freervary 10, 1559. New York, N.Y seeecloudy, cold. Philadelphia, Pa.. cloudy, cold. Baltimore, Md.. clear, cold. , Washington, D. clear, wind NW. Richmond, Va clear, pleasant, Petersburg, Va. cloudy, 39°. Staunton, . clear, cold, Lynecbburg, Va.. clear, H°. Bristol, Tenn... cloudy, 277. Knoxville, Tenn. Chattanooga, Tena. Wilmington, N.C. Raleigh..... Columbia, 8.C Charleston, 8. Augusta, Ga Savannah, Ga. cloudy, 26°. cloudy, 30°. -cloudy, cold. clear, 42°. clear, cold. clear, cold. clear, 40°, wind NW. Macon, Ga... clear, cold, Columbus, Ga clear, cold. Montgomery, Ala clear, cold. Lower Peach Tree, Ala....clez FROM THE WEST. Frederick, Md Cumberland, M Grafton, Va.. Wheeling, Va. Parkersburg, V. sclondy, cold. Cincinnati, O -clear. Garometer at tae Smithsonian, at 7a m. (cor- rected for temperature) 29,797; at noon 29,978, ‘Thermometer, at 7 a.m. 31°; at noon 31° Maximum during 24 hours ending 9a. m. to- day 16°; minimum 2 Ke cloudy, cold. ce Carirornia Markets. —The Alta California, of the 10th ult., received by the Quaker City, re- ports the market at San Francisco glutted with most descriptions of goods, in consequence of large arrivals of vessels from New York and Bos- ton. Quotations, therefore, are irregular and nom- inal. Mess pork $18 per bbl; beef $14; pickled hams cents perlb. Crushed sugar 12 cts; Por- to Rico lcentsperlb. Flour $10,50 per bbl, ind corn meal 5.50 to $6. These prices in most cases are almost similar to thosecurrent in the Atlantic cities, thus leaving a heavy loss to shippers. > A detachment of 500 United States troops, under the command of Capt. J. P. McCown, 4th artillery, will leave Governor’s Island, N. ¥ ., for Fort Leavenworth, K.T., on or about the Ist proximo, to fillup the 4th regiment of artillery now stationed at Fort Laramie, N. T., which regiment is destined to relieve the Sth regiment ofinfantry, at present stationed at Camp Floyd, U.T. UG No little pother has been created lately by the application of a (supposed to be) colored man for admission at Union College,N.Y. ‘The dif- liculty bade fair to break up the college, when, luckily, the professors bethougbt themselves to apply the chemical test tothe applicant's hair, when it was decided that there was no negro blocd in his veins, and he was admitted. So much for chemistry ! {7 The “late war’? on Staten Island, New York, was, it appears, an expensive one. An oificial report shows the cost armounts to thesnug little sum of 353,239, nearly the whole of which was incurred by the calling out of the militia. es POSTPONED.—The Lecture of M. Greux at the smithsonian Institution, announced for Wednesday evening, the 9 h inetant.on acco nt of the inclement state of the weather, has been pott= poned to KI DAY EVENING, the lith instant, when it will be delivered, whether the weather be unfavorable or not. fe 10-2t MRS. FRANCES ANN KEMBLE begs t respectfuily toarnounce that she will givea course of Six Chena. from Shakepeare in this city, at Philharmonic Hall, towards the iast of the present month. Particulars in future advertise- ments, fo 10-st* ‘THE LADIES OF WESLEY CHAPEL will hold a FESTIVAL at the Sexomny ooms, Louisiana avenue, wee! h NESDAY treets. commencing On N ‘ ING. Feb. 24 "The public are invited to attend. ING, Feb. 2d. fe 1-9t — PAINTINGS AND STATUARY BY \ AMERICAN ARTISTS—The third annual ibition of the Washington Art Association, consisting of Paiutiugs, Statuary, Water Colors Crayon Drawings, is how open atthe new spacious Galleries of the Aszocintion, on avenue, between 10th and Ith streets, EV Y from 10 o’clock @. m. to 5 o’clook p. m., and in ning from? to 10 0’clock. ja1o-tr 1asion 25 cents. 20 000 CHINA MARBLES Just received nia LAMMOND’S. ee Ones: ALENTINES, VALENSINES, Wholesale eae LAMMOND’S, Ith st x E BAGS ADIES’ TRAVELING BAGS 9 Received this day at McLAUGHLIN’S, fe Ww St Pa. avenue, between 8h and sth sts A COAL!—COAL!—COAL" A LL Kinds of COAL oa hand, which we are anx- jous to sell at t.e lowest possib 6 price. Coa! weil pr spared bef ‘re deliver: :, J, & W. M. GALT. fe1o ot NW. corner 12th and © ste, No. 547. EVENING FANS AND Voy war PINS, New Styles, Reoeived this af at LAUGHLIN’S, fel st Pa. ave bet. 8th and 9th ste. A*™ BROTY PES of the Clearest Tone. RURUOTYEES of the Fivest Finish, y Koing to 9» SANDS’ Pa. avenue, bet Sth and 9th ste : wee Oppouite Coutre Market, CONGRESSIONAL. | *‘Thirty-fitth Congrese—Second Session. In roe Senate, yesterday, after our report closed, Mr. Toombs concluded a lengthy and powerful argument against the increase of the tariff. He especially opposed protection, and contended that the wisest policy of this Gov- ernment is to reduce the ex tures. He opposed large army and navy establishments. r. Clingman ined the floor, whem the consideration of the question was postponed. After some time spent in a debate on the order of business, @ motion of Mr. Stidell to take up the Cuba bill was agreed to by a vote of yeas 28, nays 17. i Mr. Doolittle submitted an amendment in the form of a substitute for the bill, which pro- to give the President fifty thousand dol- lars for the purpose of acquiring the right in Yueatan or Central America to found a colony for such free blacks as may choose to emigrate thither. Ua motion, the Senate adjourned. In tHE Housg, the entire amount of reduc- tion in the aggregate of the legislative, execu- tive, and judieial sppropriation bill made by the adoption of amendments to strike out, stated in yesterday’s Star, was over $600,000, and for deficiencies, &e., nearly $200,000 was added. The bill then passed by a vote of 99 yeas, 83 nays. ‘the committees being called— Mr. Florence, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, reported a bill for the relief of the as- sistant engineers in tho Navy. Mr. Bocock, from same committee, reported a bill to increase the number of su: Ds, as- sistant surgeons, and pursers in the Navy. Mr Branch, from the Foreign Affairs Com- mittee, reported a bill appropriating money to enable the President to settle unadjusted dif- ference with the government of Spain. Mr. Stephens gave notice that, when the Territories Committee should next be called, he would report the bill for the admission of Oregon. Mr. Wilson, from the Elections Committee, reported the following reolution : Kesolved, That Bird B Chapman is the legally elected delevate to the Tality- fifth Congress from the Territory of Nebraska, and ix entitled to his seat as such delegate. After some discussion on this subject the House adjourned. Proceedings of To-Day, Iv THe Senate, to-day, the joint resolution giving the consent of Congress to Lieut Maury and Prof. Bache to receive gold medals from the Sardinian Government was adopted. Mr. Green, from the Committee on Territo- ries, reported adversely on the memorial of Riley, Speed, and Shafner praying the estab- lishment of telegraphic communication with the Pacific. Mr. Seward moved to take up the resolution admitting Messrs. Lane and McCarthy upon the floor of the Senate during the discussion of the memorial praying their recognition as Sen- ators; but the hour for the special order hay- ing arrived, the motion was not acted upon. r. Clingman having the floor then proceed- ed to address the Senate on the revenue resolu- tion offered by Mr. Bigler. He spoke in oppo- sition to the views of Mr. Bigler in regard to an increase of the tariff. In 1g House, the consideration of the Ne- braska contested election case was resumed. Messrs. Gilmer and Wilson advocnted the claims of the contestant, Mr. B. B. Chapman. Mr. John Cochrane moved to lay the whole subject on the table; agreed to—yeas 99, nays 93 The committees being called— Mr. Stephens, from the Territories Commit- tee, reported back the bill for the admission of Uregon, without amendment. Mr. Stephens said that no census has been taken in Oregon since 1555, and that the news- paper reports of a recent census are therefore untrue. In 1850, the population was abcut 12,000; and in 1 according to the official census, it was 43. This showed an increase of about 400 per cent. in five years. If it has inereased in equal ratio since it must be nearly 150,000. Ile would not urge that the increase has been so great as that, but that it bas in- creased very largely each year there can be no doubt. The taxable property of the territory as shown by the official reports was, in 1537, as- sessed at $15,220,000, and this did not include real estate, to which there can yet be no title, as the surveys have not yet been made. This was an increase of 12 per cent. on the amount of the preceding year. From these deductiona Mr. S. said it was clear that the peopie of Uregon were very rich, or else there were sufficient of them to entitle their admission into the Union. After some further arguments, Mr. Stephens moved to refer the bill to the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Davis wished to have the bill returned to the Committee on Territories, with instrue- tions to attach to it aclause for the repeal of the English bill and the admission of Kansas. Mr. Maynard proposed to move an amend- ment directing a census of the Territory to be taken, and providing that no State be hereaf- ter admitted into the Union with less popu- lation than the ratio necessary for one jacattar of Congress; that aliens be not permitted to vote in the Territory, &c y jOOD! WOOL attention of m eral to my stock of ali vi the various ki cheap for casi. H 72. ! WOOD "!!—I would call the friends and the public in gen- OUD and COA Dayrpen ae 3 is now in use, which | will sel ory, Oak, and Pine Wood cut &nd sputany size and length. and delivered to any Parto! the cit ia Cal and leave your orders, kK. W. BATE: fei corner of 14th and C sta, HE LAGER DEPOT OF SHULZ & CU, Ig At No 45422 7th street, nenr the City Post Of ey promptiy hll(free of charge f .r deiv- ery) al! orders for kegs or bottles, sent to them ia erson or received through the Post Offies. ‘I heir azer( manufactured in Alexandria) is the best now sold inthe Us ited States, ani their terms are ex- tremely moderate, UHI have aiso on hand a very fine assortment of HUNGARIAN WINES atiow prices. fe 10-3m NDREW TATE, Bayrietp, Wisconsin. ATTOKNEY-AT-LAW, NOTAnY PUBLIC, AND KEAL ESTATE AGENT. Refers to Ho M.Kice,U 3S Senate, Wash- ingten ; Hon, J eVloud, Bayfield. Wisconsin ; Sweeny, Rittenouse. Fant & Co., Washington; Lambert Tree, Esq., Washington, D.C. i[9> Attention eivin to 'o:atronof LandjWarrants ae © the payment of 1axes for non-residents, fe 1s 6m. ILUMBING, GAS AND STEAM FITTING inal ita various branches neatly and promptly executed. ‘The best of workmen from the North arein my employ,und | wii guarautee all work which I may bs favored with t» be executed in the most substan- tiki aud workman like manne. 1 have constantly on hand & small supply of Gas and Water Fixtures. wiich [can furnish at pnoes warranted to give satisfaction. UCBLADON SNYDER, fe10 next to Star Office. L _. TRAVELING TRUNKS! ADIES and gentlemen wishing sp presse them. selves with TRAVELING TRUNKS are, invited to visit our extensive Salesroom, SNE R occupyity the entire basement tioor, where they wiil find every dosetiption of fine and med: Pris SOLE ‘A THER TRUNKS, LADIE: RKSS TRU S, PACKING TRUNK*. HAT BOX CARPET BAGS, SATCH- PHENS & CO., 2 av. bet Sthand '0th sts., sud 104 Duane st.. New York. a _fe lt-lw PERSONAL. . Julia Dean Hayne is playing in Savannah. +++. Hon. Jobn Hemphill, U.S. Senator elect from Texas, is at Kirkwoods’ «+++ Powers, the sculptor, has commenced bis Statues of Jefferson and Franklin for the Capitol. --+.Gen Walker was admitted rs 2 member of the Catholic Chureb at Mobile on the 3ist ult. The Mercury says he was reared a Presbyterian --++ Mrs. Elisha Riggs, of this city. was among the Americans presented to their Majesties at the French State Ball. _ ---» Cerdinal Wiseman is suffering froma psin- fol disease, diabetes, which has been growing upon bim two years +++. Balfe, the eminent composer, has just pro- duced another new opera, enlitied *‘Sa‘aneila Srvasr reas EE ee a OO cept i be nted an entirely uew and ongu ; Ponmedy. in three acts. enutied WAITING VOR A WIFE, And written by the author of the celebrated play of *Sibr Lh” Joun Savaen, One of the most popu'ar residents of Washington bribant jourpalete of the cay. 2 wil be produced with every posnitie ention. and the i Hl, will be sustau HIS WIFE'S DENTIST, Fulof ‘kie, in Which M her and Miss Jose- which has been performed in London on several a , and be followeas & nights to crowded houses _ sane urbable piece ot — +... Captains Burton and Speke, of the expe- THE DEBUTANTE dition to East Africa, have succeeded, after the most trying efforts, in reaching sed surveying Prices ae wewal.. the great lake of the interior, and are on their 10 The Box Choe, tor the sao Of tiokete and return to Zanzibar will be @ Metarrott’s Music ad }ith street, aud George Parish, of Ogdensburg, NY , has just returned from Europe, whence be jour- = a a — to take possession of s ancestral property title. He is now the Baron of Leuifsenberg . Wi | be oper F Ek COD +4 WASHINGTON BALL, 5. W corner of Pa. Avenue and Sex & steers SS conn THE Goud Disoines.—The Sioux City Regis- ‘The Concert Room w:'l be oper oo sare, ter notices the arrival of Major Culbertson at BV NING, Feb. 12, from 7tol % o'clock. So that place, direct from the lead waters of the | Tne stroutes: man ithe Walid. MeURROOTN |, Missouri river. He reports the discovery of Lew form some Tae sient l ie ot renath gold diggings on the divide between the Mis fetes: AS DONNELLY Crops. souri and Columbia rivers, in the neighborhood of Stevens’s Pass. The gold obtained from these diggings is inferior in quality, being worth only about fourteen or fifteen dollars per ounce, bat it is said to exist in great quantities. Major Cu'- bertson brought down about $1.3 worth in lumps of nearly the size of agrain of corn He OP» FELLOWS HALL. FIFTH WEEE. EXTPRAORDINARY SUCCESS! OVEKFLOWING HOUSES’ AND RAPTURULS APPLAUSE Nightly greets the Great Exbib.cion of SANDEKSON’S says these mines can be approached within a COLOSSAL ILLUSTRATION® comparatively short distance by steamboats. He oF THE also says the head waters of the above-named RUSSIAN WAR rivers are so near Logether, that he at one tim: AND drauk from the Missouri, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains, and a half bour xfterwards from the Colum iver on the Pacific slope. Tus Tennessee Bank Rozaery —A dispatch from Jackson, Tenn., says that Miller, the cashier of the bank, who was murdered, received two wounds on the bead with a sledye-bammer, which scattered the brains in every direction It is thought the murderer was som» person of high standing, who had induced the cashier to open the doors after business hours; and from the position in which the victim was found, it is supposed he was making out a check for the murderer. The amount of money stolen was $20,- 960 ia notes and $4,515 in gold. SIEGE OF SEBAST POL, OFEN EVERY NOH f And on WFUONESDAY and 34 TURDAY AP- TERNOONS, st 3 o'clock. 1 Children to Atternooa t xtibitions 13 ote. : OSes Sr sule of Reserved Seats open from 10 ti! o'clock. — open at 7, to commence at 7% o'clock. e BALLS, PARTIES, &c. ITICE.—The Cotillion o, the Friendship C: whiot was to have tak -n placson t ok ant, Wis Postponed on acouwn’ of t ci-me. oy of the weather until FRIDAY, the llth inst. By order of the its COMNITTrF Ove NAME IS OUR MOTTO.—The of the “Good Will Ciup” respectfu beg leave to inform their host of friends A $$. GG Niblo is going to erect a new theatre tn New York, corner of ith avenue and 23d street. —_—_—_ GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'’TS. Patron: thet their First Grand Assembly take plnceatthe Hall of the Fraukim F. Company on TURSDAY, Feb. 22d. For partioulurs see future advertisement. By fe 8-eost* COMMITTEF. NOTICE—RAFFLE! RAFFLE '/—Tht | - _ 7 $ splendid set of SILVER, held over joreest SECOND SR anD se EENCE FANCY DRESS ersi years by the Ladies of the Fairs of trinity MASQUERADE BALL Catholic Church, wili be raffied for with dice at Forrest Hall.on FRIDAY, iith inst., at 6 o'clock p.m. All persons having chanoes will glease attend, Af.er which many &rticies, Useful and Fancy, will ve of, it being the closing night of the ®air, 2 - Pek een En eee LADIES’ FAIR.—The Farr fur the benefit t of Trinity Cuareh, (Cathous.) Georgetown, will openat Forrest Hall, on MONDAY, Sist, and continue during the week. ‘Tne citizens of Washington and Georgetown sre reminded that the Indias having the Fair ia charge have. by their united eiforts, (to assist their worthy pastor.) procured come of the most beautiful and Attractive articles ever exhibitec ina fair room in Washington or Georgetown. The ‘adies feel as- sured that their charitable undertaking wi | be fully appreciated by the publie, and their exertions crowned with success. i[7* An excellent set of SILVER will be ratfied for eariy in the week. in 23-t) VOTERS OF G To BE GIVEN AT THR WASHINGTON ASS LY ROOMS, Gn MONDAY, FrBavaky Id, i359. Tickets $2, admitting @ gentleman and ladies, (ompper incvaded.) he eupper will be under the direction of a ‘reach oovk, and the refreshments for Inc ies prepared by one of the best French, oonfectionere. ‘Lickets no he scoured at the Music Stores tele. apply to Mr. Fi formerly Costu: 2 cok january N. For Pancy Costu 491 7th street, between H a of the Opera Comp TO T ORGE i] TOWN.—At the solicitation of many ei zeus I have consented to bea candidate for the may- oraity at the coming election. is 57-te* J. A. MAGRUDER. We BALE HAY. Have constantly on hand BALE HAY, of the best quality. Fors: t the lowest prices, ge city, or todo Sewing of any ki No. 400 2th street, Firs: Ward. pn ne Dah A MECHANIC IS NOW SUFFERING with 8 partial discharge of urine per Bu0. A person Who oan treat it successfully will be remunerated, Address ' VALID.” care of Star Other. feta" N ORGANIST A first-cines Or ranist in an Ep. ureh. None but a BOG ONNELLY, thoroughiy competent fe 10-2awsw* No. 105 V Tr st., Georgetown. | the Piano and Music MERICAN CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. | 22 Pesn- a HENRY ADDISON wiil be supported for YMENT OMs.—P. Mayor of Georgetown by the American party. ‘4 Employment eed pinnae oes ays biaeate wr Office They will then pon frem 4 a. When ree ned e in our power. W aneen hed yard - i nable wauts of the public, and t ft re sclicit its support. McKENNE) & PANSDALE. No, 520 7th st., near D. FRENCH GENTLEMAN, of middie age. <& grad: of the University of Fravee, des @ in the French iaue and private classes. "fi. et rel be given. The above gentieman line success in the Lest sete three years. Address C ilice, Washington, D.C. ja i2 4 LOCAL TELEGRAPH, The Magnetic Telegraph Company have estab- lished a Telegraph Station at Geore etown, which in direct connection with their offices in Washi tonand Alexaniria, Thus the public of the thre cities may have instant communication upon matters of business, pleasure. or convenience, with- out relying upon the slow and old-fashioned means of intercourse. ‘The rates Letwoen any two of the above men- tioned pisces will be 2 cents for the first ten wor goad 1 cent fur each additions: word. The address And signature are not charged. J. KENDALL. ja 20-e0tf General Duperint*ndent. Ee c. ADDISON, Dealer in ALL KINDS OF FEED, 5 “i and 43 Water street. Georgetown. m ce: -CIDER !: 4 tirocers and other retailers oan be supplied with prime Ciarihed CIDER in quantities to suit, and op reasonable terms, by ARNY & SHINN. inst J ANTED—To exchange & inree House for ® smalione. Apply at No. 367 New York, ave jn tf nue, between With snd itth ste. Wan Om of 7th, respectiuiiy solicits the patronage of tus lies regpiren competent Servants of good c ant —The proprietor of the Intellugeres and House Agenoy. 311 C street, cornor CIDER ut! 00d Cuvks, ¢ ter. WV + Row, several ane. Perm Hands, . Waiters, Drivers, au: 8-ly no 23-tf OTIC We ARE Selling Fresh PEACRES and Fresh TOMATOES ata very low figura, by tre dozen or single can—ail Of the best quality. ‘a KING & BURCHELL, fe corner Vermont avenue snd 'sth st. GFierita & SHIELDS, Ll DEALERS IN AMERICAN & Fu IGN HARDWARE, TABLE CUTLEKY, &c, 11D™ 389 } er nsylvanis avenue, oppusite Browns’ Hovel, Washingtor, D.C. — LOST AND FoUs OST—Last even 4 tace Km Will be paid fort kon Black A_libern! reward fhee. feos .t* RAY, on Wed Ked COW, b white bey. Hes ecavec. The owner 13 requested come forward. prove property, pay char;e. ard tnke them awny, JAMES MATTHEW: Sprong Hui Pari wher wil! pease cone y charees. and take her Ty Magezine. McFADDEN. if about 7 oe VeiL elivery at fe 2 3t* ‘AME TO THE PREM oribel E. J. Grirrits. (fe 9 tf J. HIELIS ip HERE’ HE CUOPAKTNERS TOFORE ex ating u'der the firmof Perea Frean and JoHN Mooxs, in the rectifying of whisky, 1s this duy dissvlvea by mutual coneent; and all persons indebted to said firm will please meke payment to Bpod (ea oe al — ap om firm will be paid, on presentation, by Petor Fevan. = 7“ PETER FEGAN, JOHN MOORE, February 4, 1858, fe 9-3* OF CONGKESS AND STARAN- gers sviournine in this city are in- vited to ses the undersigned at his Oy ter Fetsb ishment,as he is now putting up, expressiy for adiournment of C k, and white t forward, prove pr away. Inquire at the A fe 8-3t* $4100 Wagons of this Company. on thi of 35th December, going from Ballimore a: Depot to Potomne Road, one KOX, directed Adams Express Com pn Aususte,Ga. Thea’ reward will be paid fr its recovery, or such iuler Washington, N EMBER i gre the t Fieckled and Spiced mation aa will lend to its recovury. OSSTEKS ranted to keep in any climate, fo 1-t0t WH. FREGO, Sup". The finest fresh aalt water rmcre cm hes 4, —_ ————— fe 2-st* * comer of 12th and & FOR RENT AND SAL NEW Goobs Jus RECEIVED, » pieces fine White Briljants at 123g 18, ard 250. iw do. Plaid Cambries, Jncone.s, and Muil Mas- FOR RENT, with or without BOARD. ina private tamuiiy,on [th etreet. between + and H. No. 435 fe 10 at Ins, 5 pieces smal! Colored Figured Brillisnts and Chintzes, 100 pieces Eng. ind American small Figured Calicos.at | all fast colors With many other first clacs Staple Goods for general fanuiy use. J. W. COLLEY & CO., fes 2w 523 7th st .3 doors above Pa ave. RIVATE RECEPTIONS AND SUIREES. THE CITY ORCHESTRA rerpecifully in‘orms the admirers of that they still attend to the cor duoting ¢ a sics! performances on the Piano and in. or, with any other selection of Instruments, at Private Keceptions and Soirees. ‘They beg leave sure their patrons that they will produce (un- altered) the best selections of Strauss, Lancer, La- bitzky, Julien, and other approved composers. N Any number of references if required. Ap- ply at the Music Depot corner Penn. avenue and lith street, or at the residence of Mr. Scheel, No. 54 Pa, avenue, near 22d st. feo lw JOHN E. SCHEEL, Agent, wes from Georgetow wire Gt No. 427 north » te K-e he S-story BRICK vy situsted at the cur wth, conta:.ing 1 roome, ttached. Posse Appiy on tho preni-es, or I street.or west wing of if. HIFFRLY VALUABLE FARM FOR SALF-—s: iu Alexandrian county, ab Georgetown, at the interse and Little Falis ros eu ne of wire On Lhe premises, or or Z. RICHAR 4th and K sireets. Washincton, D.C. With stab.e and oiriage- Song veu istof March of the subscriber, No. 4 Patent Offes, room N. fe7-tf od Music TS LET—The three-story BRI HOUSE No. 425 5th street, between E and F. Eas bath- womens see. Rent $425, Inquire on the premise Nev AT THE NATIONAL HOTEL. Mr. C. H. TYLER with the HONEY BLADE GRASS > D, ready for inspection by ail inter- ested = Thi has very ecentiy been imported and has caused an unlimited exc.tement throughout thecountry. ‘The yi-ld of this seed is over three times the xmount of any other grown in America. It yields two crops of lay each year. and from 25 to SM bushels of clean seed Parties wishing samples and pamphiets givicg the entire can obtain them by eslling on C. rs peer the lath instant, at 1 jotel. IPE - " SNS ANDCOT. ser RLON SHIR TING LINENS ANDCOT. 100 pieces superior Bleached Shirtings, in thick and thin, soft finish, . 75 pieces Barkiie’s and Richardson & Son’s supe- nor Shirting Linens, for 3l cents to $1 per yard. dozen Gents’ Boys’ Siurt Bosoms, in all grades, 100 dozen Ladies’ Linen Pocket Handk: Homatitched and Worderod. all very ohespe ene” TL Selling off ail Fancy Silkand Woolen Dress Goods at cost. J. W. COLLEY & CO, 5 fe9 2w three doors above first-class 4 story DA ELL On 6th at.. between D and K ste. With gaz aud bath room.end tures for comfort. Mossrs «iven ea:ly in March. Apply to THUS. PARKER, site Browns’ Hotel. fe evim* "TAXERN AND STORE PROPERTY FOR SALE OR KENT.—The Ho st ey's Cross Roads, 6 miles from Wasa: and $ from the intersection of the Fairfax and kes. Address LEWIS BAILE), 7, Or inquire on the premises, Teese DESIRING TO PURCHASE PICCO- LOMINI POPCORN will pignes crop & note oy ane. Box 616 City Post Office. ie 9. OR CLEANING KID GLOV Jouven’s Cvidbrated Preparation; afresh supply just re- ce:ved—25 cents a bottie—at fed st 1.AMMON D'S, 7th at. ARABOLA SPECTACLES, Superior to an other in use, constructed, in acoordance wit! the philozophy of nature, inthe peculiar form of concavo-convexo el | admirably adapted t organs of sight, and perfectiy natural to the S ording altogether the a ke help to . For uiMAR Vision ever invent cre LUNDY, fe9-lw (States.) 3% Pennsylvania avenue. Lo OUT FOR BARGAINS! * coe salo and Retail , the larg oom. euasortment of SASH DOORS, BLINDS and hOultbines ever before offered in the Distr:et, Extansivearrangemants have been le with the best manufacturers in the country for a covstant supply of the best material and workmanship. all of whieh wo can and will sell at lower rates than they cau be bought elsewhere. If you would economize, do so. by buying a4 5627ib street, opposite Centre by aie H, W. HAMILTON & CO, Soccer MEMBERS OF CONGRESS sud strangers icevir.g lor Lome and need hint of DY GOODS to take with them er ae Lahey examine our etock, (the largest in the netric An ecxmination incurs no obliation whatever to purchase. of 1 tus being the last season that we expect to oo- cupy Our present storeroom for the sale of winter coods, we offer all our entiro stock of rich Silk and other Rebss, with Dress Silks at their actus! cost. All our entire stock of fine Dress Goods, inall fabrics, et their actual cost. All our entire stuck «{ Shawls, Manties, Sowrfs, ¢ ,8t ‘heir actual cost. .Uur stock of all the lending first class staples of European and American fabrics will be fourd the Inigeat ard most comprele: sive im this market. Our Northern and Eastern correspordents are daily s-nding us many most chcice specialities in new ng woods for the approaching 8: ason. Une prica only, marked in pisin figures; hence no PI oe 7 on, eare ning &hy new sccounts. — Altole bilis must be settied prior to beginning new ones. : All bills presented monthly for payment in cash. K—Two two story BRIC OLSES, on West street, Geor,+ yen Washington and Congress streets. is very desirable on many aocounts. Terms wil! be made very iveral. Inewire of T. M Hanson, Fire Insurance Agent. No. 530 ith street, ‘War? ngton, or of E. B. Addison, Agent, Alexan dria, Va. Fe KbhNI—The FRAME HOUSE on G south, between @th end Sth streets west, ( end.) Lot fronts 25 feet on st ee ee alley Teri ee i t Avatie mouthiy. Engeire of SLVANS HOMPSON, 35 Pa. avenue, between Sth and 1th streets. ools eGCO————————— Geop EATING AND CAPITAL DRINKING. Kestaurant,on © stree Hote! bieck, oon as the very bes "on city. tung Will siwaye envicest Oysters. Steaks, Chops, Wives. Liquors, Se gars, &c., to be vbusimed in Say eating house ip this Settiement by note will not answer our purpose. country. mine tiles. ow Prices, and fair dealing may be ws cocking 0” his estabtishmon is UDeUrpasse:!, im s. it 0 ye kind 6 more il m3 PERRY & BROTHER, for the invariable good stteudanos of ail emp-oyed “Central >iores,”’ » ost vu, 4 t it. 1e9-3t oppoaite Centre iLJ* this charges are moderate, fee u LF Admission 25 cents; Reserved Seats 8 cents, ; j ‘ ———————— ——EE ¢t