Evening Star Newspaper, May 7, 1859, Page 3

_ LOCAL ws. U7 Tuovew “Tae Stam” is PRINTED ON THE FASTEST STEAM PRESS LN USK soUTH OF Batti- MORK, ITS RDITION IS SO LAKGE AS TO REQUIRE LT TO BK PUT To PRESS AN EARLY HOUR; Abv: TISAMVVTA, THEREFORE, SHOULD BE SENT IN BY Twartve o'clock, Mj OTHERWISE THEY Mat NOT APPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT Day. —-— Notics.— Distaiet oF Cotumsia Apvertiex- MBNTS TO Be IN<ERTRD IN THE Baurivore Scn @RE RECKIVED AT AND FORWARDRD FROM THE Bran orrics. CrminaL Covet.—The Court met to-day at the usual hour, and took up the case of United States agt. Robert Waters, charging the defendant as follows District of Columbia, county of Washington, to wet ‘Phe jurors of the United States for the county aforesaid. ou their oaths present. that Robert Wa- ters, of the county aforesaid, laborer, on the twentieth day of April, ia the vear eighteen hun- dred snd fifty-eight, did take and reecive one Joba Withsun Harris into the dwelling-house of the sid Rebert Waters as an apprentice of the said Robert Waters, to be by him treated, apprentice of Robert Waters, and did for a long said John Wil- # the said bouse as such appren- and that afterwards. to wit: On day of March. in the yeor eighteen *. and on divers other lines, as well before a8 after that day during the said time he so bad and kept him iu said bonse as such apprentice at the count: aforesaid, the said Robert Waters with force ai arms unlawfully and injuriously. and without the consent of the said John William Harris, and against his will, and malicivusly and unlawfally intending to hurtand injure the said John Wil- ham Horris, he the said John William Harris being such apprentice to the said Robert Waters as aforesaid. and then and there being an infant of tender years, to wit: of the of seven years, aud under the dominion and control of the said wiert W self did u inaintained. and supported as hain t the swid vals, Wearing appa and other necessaries proper 4 requisite for the sustenance, support. main- vthing. covering and vesting the body su Willian tarris, by means whereof emaciated and nearly starved to death, and the constitution and frame of his body was tly Lurt aud impaired to the great damage of i John William Harris. and agaiust the ad Government of the United States. be incdicta it charges Robt. ‘s with assaujting and ill-treating the boy rris. a colored boy. Lovwisa Waters, wife of Robert Waters, was also pliced on tril on alike charge. in conjunction with her husband [itis per to state here that the boy Harris, shortly after being removed from the house of Waterson the discovery of the ill-treatment, died} Mr. Waters is a well known citizen of Wash- ington. bitherte univessally respected by all who knew Lim, and for wany years past a guard at the jail, where he bas been aniformly kind to the pris- oners placed under him, “4 A jury was sworn in both cases, and Messrs Nor- ris and Ratcliffe appeared for the defendants. Dr. Markell being sworn, testified that he saw the boy tarris after he died; he was haggle e the and very fated ; on the ancles o left leg wer . like those produced by 2 bard instrament long worn; on his hips and lack were several sores. called bed sores, produced ee wued pressure, or lying in one posi- for a long time. Witness made no post mortem examination; the Was one of the most emaciated objects ever beheld; in the opinion of witness Lexpert it could not be definitely as- of death wa bis mind peared old for not ree A tel! how lately they lad been admin- Jchn Mos re testified that he knew the boy Harris before le went to Waters’s to live; did not know afiee he went to live with Waters: he was healthy bey; saw him when his mother i; next morning went in and » boy dead. with his knees drawn - w his elbow bones were through the skin, » knee bones, and very m r bones were alse protrad brought found t tis ba uisw t should shin; su were his bip bones. and The bark bow is if from iyi hi t few ked frost bitten. and the right foot Meus burst open: on the left ankle were four or tive farge ulcers: the breast bone protruded out, and his stomach was fallen ess never before saw se dreadful an object as body presented Kubert Powel testilied that he is 12 years ole, aud Kew the boy Harris; witness lives on Dstrees near Me. Waters: used to see b. ovement to miud the little boy, (a child of Wa- lors) young Bob Waters took witness up stairs to see Harns. and he was lying on the oor ona wece of carpet. witha piece of carpet over * hi told witness to go down, as he wus sick. Stet Weiness Went away. b chafed; the Z through the ne knuckles of 1a hard substance; fon Cows y teatitied that she lives near Mr. Wa- ters. at Mr. Maguire's; saw a little boy brought to and fed; le ate very heartily, and suid ‘& etough toeat; his feet were very bis was during the cold weather; he ves or stoc kings on. and the children gave him son Money to buy shues with; be was thinly clad: he enme sometines afterwards, and one day 7 ue for him, and he never eame back for ased to bear him then in the pte get water, and he could . aud waited for other persons to come, would pomp for him dnw Poriridyr vestitied that she saw the little boy at Mr. Metsuire’s several times, where fed. Witness sew bint Luly came for hime to whi the the pump crying; dent kuow whether te was tmredooted: Was very culy iy the morning, wWituess dunt know Mrs. V = Mfr. Samuct McJoukias testified that he roomed at Mr Waters, and saw the boy there several times; never saw Lim do anything: he was very delicate and frail; his feet were swollen; he was barefooted; he bad scarcely any clothing on some- Himes, and at other tines Le was apparently weil clothed; saw him once ia January with only a Very short shifton; saw him several times thas appareied; never saw him have shoes on his feet; at know what food he had: never saw him beaten Mr Robinson testitied that he isa guard at the vd that Mr. Waters got a chain at the jail to bey. whom he was afraid would set Lis ~ on fre by bis wandering about it in the { time, witness Las known Mr. W some years, 1 les al ways regarded him as a very kind-Leart- I ed an r-aush tstified for defence, that he bh: W. eight years, and that he always considered him to be a very kind man. Mr Word testified that he was a guard at the pul with Mr. Waters three years. and he was al- hind to the prisoners om bad known the defendant twen- and bis character for benevolence a kindness is as yood as that of any My E ty odd ve nd anit fun nek D. Hoover. Esq.. had known the defend- twenty years, and appointed him as guard to Jul be was always kind to the prisoners to excess Mr Merzam (Register) had known Mr. W twelve veors, and bis character has always been Unetee pt He MeL Harhaweh testitied that he has known Me Waters ten years and be has always been a very wife kind. benevolent, yood-natered man; his shor and others testified te the same ur report closed here. CoxpimMa tion at Tarmity Cucren.—Thurs_ dny fast, at the usual hour of evening prayer, the erremony of confirmation according to the order of the Protestant Episcopal Church was performed by the Right Rev. Whittingham, of Maryland, at ‘Frivity Church in this city. A large assemblage Was iu attendance, lucludiag members and miuis- ters of various Christian denominations. many of whom manifested a deep interest in the oy -¥ Lot impressive ceremonies, but especially in the evidence alfor by the number and character of the candidates, of the zeal and fidelit De. Buder. the reverenced Keetor Within the chancel were, besides the Bishop and the Rector of the parish, the Rev. Dr. Pinkney, of this city, and the Rev. Mr. Pyne. of Baltiniore. ‘Twenty seven were confirmed, inclu the Church of the Ascension, where the holy rite Was administered only a short time we. north side, between Twelfth and capital Jur ke ime edt eLewing tobacco, known as the rticie, perhaps the best ever sold in tine. and wrapped in tin foil. ‘Those hme Cut shoukt uy it, by all means. ‘To Hocsekeerees —We would call the aiten tion of housekeepers to the advertisement of C. S. Fowler & Co., in today’s paper, and can safely recomunend persons Wishing to purchase goods in Tucie line to their establisument, as they have a very be stock’ of direct importation, and their prices are compidered very reasonable. Sroca Sare.—Yesterday, McGuire & Co, auc- tionerrs, suld’ Corporation of Washington stock, quarterly, at 163',; do by gyno Wey; do 5 reent, 1; Corporation of Georgetown, Ue; Cor- Paratlon of Alexnadria, “Sg; Parmers and Me- ¢banics’ Bank, 65%. é obtain lodging. giving asa reason for his applica- | - PI t j and English branches. The pupils evinced great of the week at this season, but still it was eqnal to the demand. The country dealers are not usually Very regular in attendance at the market during the sprin, and consequently the p =o of | censed lens. | Our citizens will the supply is furnished by the The supply in the hay market was very light, and the prices ranged from 75. to $1. In the fish market the sopply was plentiful, aud the prices unchanged in tue main. The fish appear to be improvi i dd the improvement is so appare: the best betes Se believe it indicates 2 new run. especially of shad. The veteran dealer, D. Johnson, is clearly of this opin- | ion, based upon the condition of the fish now | coming into market. The vegetable stands begin | to improve in appearance. The butchers were | also sa well supplied with provisions line. The prices were as follows: Beef. fresh, ¥ th. 12@20; Koll butter Salt do...., Sa Pork . an ordinance prov | tion of the aqnedac | COMMittee, was su! Mr. Hyde, of the € | ia all its provision: with the probabili with a heavy debt, | and a never-endin, 1 thei | town in the way | folice for the 25@30 rr last convince our citiz | be far more acceptable to onr citizens generally, Correspondence of The Star. = Grorcrrown, May 7, 1959. doubtless be highly gratified to learn that onr city councils unanimously passed iding for the general distribu- * water through thetown. The | Original DIN, which was reported by the water bstitited by one prepared by ‘oul which will, we think. than the one proposed or re- Ported by the committee, inasmuch as it does away ty of the town being sad ‘WO or three salaried officers, burden upon the people of the water rents. | The following exhibit of the operations of our four months, will, we think, : ens and City Councils of the — inet + 12314 | wisdom of the present system, and the iumpre, ioe ae : G78 | pricty of any material alteration in it, or reduce va eae ~ seq | ton of the force provided for under it. ‘The flues — a - 12@20 | imposed for violations of law during the month Snussy a i MBA | of April amounts to $353.35, aud for the four M4) Egys, + @% | months ending April uth, to $1.36; the anajor 50@75)Oufous, buneh... 3 | portion of which has been either paid into the He 15) Beets. pk + 31 | town treasury or su by responsible per- pt Carrots : 2 ‘The whole force. us at present organized. . Corporation $4.600—allowing the tines Jowls .... Sal SS | res made by them te continue at the Dried beef. - al. 7G | above rate; and allowiiig one-third to cover losses Chickens, & pr. 73) to by parties unable to pay, and a balance will be Irish potitoes. pk. 25@37| Rhu 5 | left amounting to $2,652. which will leave @1.948 Sweet potatoes... 25 | 28 the entire cost of supporting the system. ‘Then 97 | if we add to this amount some SKN) to 8500 ine vd j crease in the revenue arising from licenses of various kinds whi and the actual cost only amount to s« ceding syst other and system slow Do. tlounders do, Rock, reais jo! 3t | cost \Large Rock . Asparagus,bunch 3@10)'Turtles...... Tur Fourth Warp Maxtine, Acatn.—When the Antt-Know-Nothing nominating meeting broke up in a precious row, the night before last. it was the general understanding that the meeting vas adjourned until last night, for the purpose, if possible. of completing the ward nominations, | last evening about 7% o'clock. 9 ‘owd of persons collected in front not the general orde We have frequen | few days what the ty to answer ! | mnbly the Hail to be opened and lighted up, that they | Rooms. and waited some time for ned th might proceed to business. As far as could be ase | yuuccted with th certaiued. the majority of those nt seemed to | 1) to in tid be favorably disposed to the nomination of Mr.W. | (3,018 es H Thomas as a candidate for Alderman. A greater Prescut announced, in behalf of Mr. Wm. d. the opposing candidate for Alderman, that Mr. W. desired his friends not to take partin the meeting. should it be beld. ‘The Hall not being opened, the chairman of the former mee! (Dr. Wim. Joues) was requested to call the me ing to order on the pavement, which he did. H then stated that it was proposed to adjo i ne die. for obvious reasons, whi y to state. ‘Ti ion on the adjournm mit, and carried unanimously. By the notice elsewhere it will be seen that a primary election will be held on Monday next, at the City Hall. for the pur, of testing the will of the citizens as tothe vombnations for Alderman, Councilmen, and Assessors. Ueman HW any measure of th or inditference uj friends of its consuran than the present, | ness upon the Ch week has been ratt arrived, 43 ft tons of coal, tor’s olfice for the A Porr iw Distress.—Last night, a very ree | Wade $2.20. spectably-dressed man called upon the Guards at | tee Central station, aud asked to know if the could ou fou t he had no oe He declared that sous to the fonaer Massxchusetts law and abolition opponents had i ived him of his lands in 1 to poverty. But he altogether without hope. His poetic fancy carried im throuzh; and so ready was this re- source that he could furnish at any moment a prior of fifty verses. One of the Guards remarked thi he would like to hear him do it twent ents, and it will be done,’? was the sard thought it an unsafe investment, | and declined. The applicant stated that he bad | written a perm upon Buc hanan, which brought upon bim the displeasure of the President—a poem ay him for living single. It would seem poor fellow was somewhat demented, but | perfectly harmless in all respects. The Guards talked kindly to him, humored bis notions, aud | finally gave film the privilege of a beach under are compose! of. to pay attention to ‘The farm situate occupied the heirs by Mr. T The tine wharf Inte Lewis Smith & Son, who are 14 their ection, expressing, at the same time, re- ul re Lowe gret that they could not treat him to better lodg- | #ble and conven ng. ADDENDA To THE Stickies Case.—The Wash. | ington correspondent of the Bays: Mr. J. EB. Reside New York Tribune | Ritter the packet | conten Jind, as les has visited the place where the homicide vccurred. He pointed out te two companions the localities where the ditferent incidents took place, and admitted bis inte to kill Mr. Key stimony ex: led by Judge Crawford, ussion of its admissibility in evidence was alia art. in order to prevent retaliatory nee on the partof Mr Key's friends. ‘The st all, however, come out eventaally. or iter In eypher to Ar, Key. which was | 1h found ou his body, and preduced on the trial.con, | Pl trined declaration of love from Mrs. Sickles. | Shipped from Ray | follows : to obasset ; ‘e; York; Propeller J ladelplia; Ch: udelphia; W 1 Sven secure signers to the petition ia favor of tion to Washington, were doi ’ re not attending to th Mg eye maturing some other i : ae ly. Nothing, in our opinion has lency to destroy public confidence in Moreover, we believe that if the | i nnexation really desire ition, that a more aus; Fi | as follows: Ascending on Water street, and runoing back to the of the river. formerly owned and ocenpied bi Phe pri; lates fitting up and ran. lit freight boat. During the week ending to. ton; B Pailesti ich has been secured by of supportin pre S100, the town at least $3,000. “An- 1 more important reason why the be disturbed or the force re- aced is the very material chauge for the better {n tin the town. prediction that there is but few Where more peace and quict reigns in nearly every locality than in our eity at the present time. We venture the ities inthe Union ily” been asked duriug the last ward committees appointed to “xa fess Our Wee but the questi project. A little more activi- td be much more like- jure among our le e kind. than a manifest apathy m the part of its advocates ders of the plish 6 period for them to do so, will never xccur in the history of Georgetown. Owing to the interruption to navigation, busi esapeake and Olio Canal this ner limited, 56 boats in all have Sear paaen bringing about 5,040 wit mainder from vario The receipts for tolls at four and yrain, and the rc- points with woud, &c. he Georgetown Collec. same period amounts to $2409, trade $45 ; descending The office of the Washington Aqueduct has been removed from the building (the former resi- dence of the late Col. Umphries) o ity. to the ottice of Capt Meigs. Our citizens generally, and those living contig- jay street, in in your city. ohice, will doubtless regret to lose frou among them such a sociable and gentle- manly set of fellows as the attaches of this oitice We advise those in want of comfortabie board the advertisement of Mr Cox. proprietor of the Cornucopia. «tin Alexandria county, Va., opposite our city, formerly owned and y the late Jolin Donaldson, containing we believe ‘sume 50 acres, has been purchased of bomas Dawson for $2,700. property, fronting s the has been purchased by C. Myers Ww tilting it up fora wood and paid was $2.70. wanting to 7 mt private rr in one of the most healthy and quiet parts of our city, to call on Mr. John J. Bogue, jwarket space. » bas purchased ef the Msssrs boat M. C. Me Which he wz to Cumber- there has been tons of coal, as swhat Barges Mary Anu and Caroline, Bowen, ridgeport 4%. Stratton, Hubs. 164 P_ ithayoah, Cranmey, 30% a Vista, Asay. 195 tons, to Camburn, 268 tons, to New - Gerome. allenge, ne We D. Cargill, Haw 237 tons, 18 Chester, Botners, YU) tunis, to ud 1. A. Anderson, Camburn, "York. Brave ~We call the attention of our readers to | aoe the advertisement for a ratile, to be found in an- | FJO! FOR TH inn of today’s paper. ‘The articles to be the must beautifnl deser and of ue value. Gentlemen wishing to procure handsome and valuable presents for their lady | friends and relatives now have an Opportunity of | securing a chance to du se for a gma!) ayia | 4 goods, which aye rare and reajly worth ire at Hood's Jewelry Store, on f une, where the 1 he property of a g: who not having use for th of them by raffle at less th Unork Waar La — Yesterday, a young woman, itme wnknown, throug is disappoipjment pode ay ot ae in love, became tired of living on the same earth “T haveanal with ber swertheart. and in order to ettect a | Fine CutiJ al separation, attempted to drown herself by | it to be pure 1 iny from the Anacostia bridge. bat sLe was | 0Us substance, fed. Shp then went to the other side of the | and imade another yea by going out into dw: ain taken out. Le THE PINE. CUT Having we plia. New entered upd t nan from California, s willing to dispose u their real value. plied at New ¥ | than any other sum 7 Putu y ald onstrued to reac have not been informed, especially Tcuce. attempt at suicide, was com- | we county i — GeRMas Sctoot Examination.—The German school kept in the first story of the Hall belonging to the Gerinan Benevolent Society on Eleventh Prof. Matern teacher, held its annual ex- | x iva on Tuesday last, on which occasion about one hundred pupils were examined by the | trustees. iu the Various common school German mitted in TO nidersiene sired tracts. ma 5-3t" progress aud proficiency, and the examination | A save mental pleasure tu all concerned ‘The school will give their usual annnal festival ate trivonic Hall, on the 12th instant, where. | iu conjunction with their parents and friends they | aeoueet to spend the day in the pleasures of the ance. ‘Tux Doctaixg or Tota Derravity.—A min- ister traveling through the west ina missionary capacity several years ago was holding an auima- | ted thelogieal conversation with 3 good lady on whow he tad called, in the course of which he asked Ler what she thought of the doctrine of total depravity. Ob.’ she replied, “J think jt a good doctrine, if people would ouly Hve up to | it’ ‘There is true philosophy. Live up to what- ever doctrine yo poate and buy Bina men’s, | “se fe Opera aud h PIN | PLATED | receiv ma 4 6t ¥ d boy's clothing at Wieseufeld’s, Odeon | Hall, corner Four-and-a-half street and Pennsyl- | baer slips re | gbtatning aay’ ofth ‘Tue Cimcvs.—The politicians of the Fourth Ward solaced themselves, last evening. in their disappointment at the postponement of the meet- | ing at the Assembly Rooms by crossing the street to the circus tn Judiciary Square, where they are | it suid to bave enjoyed themselves hugely. “The | circus is open agaiu to-night. See advertisement. an now Tux Fisuenies on the Potomac, it is said, have (in Brinitant Foins,) the Race for Poy + find other Ne 4, Confident that it needa bu x. 0 is pronon uments, Grave Stones, rother Marble ie ne | and black, very cheap. “Alo, Opera aint Broan FANS of every color and iful assortment of the Intost style HAIR SHEETINGS we advertised a very © ‘oilet and o| E SPRING RACES! a JOCKEY CLUB! CHEWING TOBACCO, farity in Phi ti urse in Washington and George & trial to secure ved by th tion, the bast following Gert C. Lowon’y 00, 844 fitad ny ‘deleter- “Jas. R.Cmuiton, M. D., Chemist.” jlg™ Hotels, Restaw uts and Retail a ; Dealers sup- and one third cheaper eco, in beat quarter-gross boxos THE PUBLIC. 1 offers his services to repair or farble N FANCY PLATED WARE, &e. NEN FANS, assort-d buff ‘Thy a‘ ove, with m great variety of FANCY WARE, f Howls, Sugar Baskets, Butter M. W, GALT & BRO.. wa 5-3t_ 354 Pa. av..4 doors west FOR AWNING: » a 2 panes heavy twilled Oxuaburg COTTONS, suitable tor awnings, Just received at consisth Strawberry &e., juat Jewellers, Browns’ Hotel iS. Hl. EGAN’S, 323 Pa, av., south side, bet. 6th aud 7th sts, Catelligencer,) yrery CHEAP ALL LINEN SHEETINGS, ‘Those of our customers who were disappointed in at very reasonably low priced ow be supplied at our Store, No. 4 12-4 do., at 75 cents, ee 7 widths same proportion of Superior heavy and fine Silecia and other Table heap, ther Towelins in great variety i t not yet been improved in productiveness by the | Pretty and light Quilts, in all sizes, for summer increased! warmth of the weather; but it is hoped | An ‘exten that the run of fish will be extended to a later pe- | riod than usval, so as to prove remuuerative to | those engaged in the business. Concert at tHe Navy Varp.—A fine treat is promised lo the Navy Yarders on ‘Tuesday evening next, iu the way of a concert by the choir of Christ | Choreh (Episcopal) at Odd Fellows’ Hall. For ye lars see advertisement in another column | | Mr. Gocein is expected to address the citizens | of Alexandria om the 13th instant, ntzee ‘and Bay jor do.. to su All of low. as usual, ma? the past seaso: —— date a number of Waren Retvans.—teorge Seder and W.P. | Beckford were docketed for a hearing before Jas- tice Donn. Five lodgers were accominodated. Heavy Faitvres ix ork Mrpst—The failures of the regular practice in cases of Cousumption have ven everybady to the eruployment uf the cele- brated Indian Balaam of Liverwortand Hoarh whieb eyses ali Cuids and Coughs. aud atl od five from Alexi | leave the mansion _ma S-eolm ELY ive and beautifal variety of Strt for turniture cove: e06t (States & Al Bosre IN THE COUNTRY. former residence, we a | pike; retired, healthy Solent wateciaad exteneive lawns, and return in Lhe evening. eo L PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. ely Ta “Eugene rs, Lineus, and Borders to match, | and Fruit Cloths, Piano, ‘Table and Stand | Wits aos, Gilt Taanspetene Rania ee Boil. Blue and Green Stade I usquito and Fly Nets, with French metalic arches f ch are bew. novel, “me! and wil ir be id ver 4] 80 CLAGET I" BODSON,” » Gaz ry Sateasive shall be boarders’ du " ng summer | season, ‘The location is six miles from Washington and ‘a, on the Columbia turn- pleasant; fine shade, ex- A carriage wil! Ashington every morning LEWIS BAILEY, —_Fairtax county, Va, soine assortment of alos BL da hand, the sufferings of even the Consumptive, It may be Cis ORD | a .TASSELS, Orders for found at all the druggists. mat-iw Poperkanging az0ca ri ry Crh “9 —_——- Se } 3 O. * Teed yl MAKR | masaom’: Vaoors shoor das Fellows’ Hall, > Sth inat., by the Rev. C. Leonard, COL- | = eRATOR - BERT SEU ANT SVPRAS to Mins CAROLINE | REFRIGERATORS, DL oy ieee ATOR ©. WEBSTER, all of this city. We have just received our spring supply 7. On ‘Thorsday, May Sth, by the Rev. Mr. lom- canis Rt iti eaek RS that wo have eee eA ee ee tie BEM te | Deon sclling lor the inst ight years without (Halumore and Norfolk papers please copy’) + | Shecompiaint agaiust. them. On the Sth instant, by FHONAS ee nA MSE Siac (Warrenton, * on papers please copy.) Also, a fine asso ent of CABINET WARE oad TET OPE low ‘ap 30-euaw RE Ms “By WALT, & BARNARD, Auctioneers. LE OF GROCERIES, War EAD, St ” A IN MORNING yi, cio selon Sea front of our auction rooms, a stock of prime Family Groceries, Liquors, Cigars, &e ,on account of the conricners, coors suitable for the trade— St barrels Veliow, Refined Yellow, Crushed, Puw- dered and Coflee Sugars, Ww Belt ch Imperial, Young Hyson and Black e Roxes Sperm les, Boxes Starch ky and Brandy, Prunes tn jars and YXOR, Boxes Catawha Brandy, Anchovies, Pickles, boxes Castile, Brown and Chemical Soaps. tases Dit ut and Brandy Cherries. 125 kegs White Lead sind Z Paint, 25 barrels Pike and other Whiskies, 12 octaves Brandy, barrels Giv, Tobaco, ehiey boxes Chewing her goods in the grocery line. aly, Sand under cash; over that amount & Sand days, for notos satisfactorily en- dorsed, _ maz & BARNARD, Aucts._ By J.C. GUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. TRNITUR FEF‘ AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS at Pt tic Ave rion.—Ou PUESDAY MORN G, May loth, at 10 oe. 0ck, at the residence of the as. Maher, corner of 13%. and E streets, we shal! sell, by order of the Orphans’ Court, all the Furniture and Effects, comprising— Mahoxany Sofa, Rocker, and Parlor Chairs, Marble top Centre Tables, Sido Tables, Cane and Wood-seat Chairs, Lounge, Looking glasses, C Bedsteads Buri drobes, Washstands, ‘alee, it Se Feather Beds, Hair and Husk Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows, Blankets, Comforts, Carp ts. Oticloth, Matting, China, Glass. end Crockery Ware, lator, Airtight, and other Stoves, large J Garden Roller, Together with a ceneral assortment of Household and Kitchen Requtsites, ‘erms: $3 and under eash ; over $H a eredit of 6 aud 4idays. for approved endorsed notes, bearing interest, P. 3. ‘The house is for rent. Inquire of the Exec- EDW’D Cc. Dy utois, sR, THOS. J. FISHER, xecutors, J.C. MeGUIRE & CO., Aucts, By WALL & BARNARD, Auctiones UILDI ma 7-4 te fronting ob feet on ug back to @ thirty-toot Ona third cash; balance in 6, 12, and 18 tnouths, for notes bearing intereat, and secured by deed of trust, _maz WALL & BARNARD, Aucts. By J. McGUIRE & CO. on HINE AND JAPAN CURLOSITIES AT tTiox.—On WE SSDAY MORN n the hall of the west of the Ane Art Association, two doors tion Roons, (where the artieles have been removed for com ice of sale,) we shall se'l, a quantity of beautiful Chinese and Japauese Goods, compris- Sets of Quartette Tables, Iron Waiters, Saive Curpadores, Punch Bowls Japanese Lanterns, toget beautifal and curious fi Terms cash. maz d riety of Nres Aud ornaments, J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Auets. By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. JALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON 1471 Stresr at Avetiox.—On WEDNESDAY ERNC 1 Att o'clock, we will sell, m front Lot 33, in Drury’s subdivision of ing 43 feet on lith street west by foot alley. Joe third cash ; balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bearing iaterest, and secured by deed of trust an the premises. mat WAL & BARNARD, Aucts. By J.C.M SURNITURE Ly Decuixixa DAY M rsing— Tihogany Hair f Arm, Rocker avi iPS, Rosewood and Mahogany Marble-top Tabies, Maho retary aud Bookcase, Ca t Chairs, Lounge, les, d Three- ply Carpets, loth, Rugs, y are, Washstands, Counterpanes, 8, Refrizerators, ‘viand under cash ; over that sam acredit days, for satisfactorily endursed notes, 0708! ~_ "4. C. MeGUIRE & CO.. Aucta._ By J. C. MeGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON LUTH Sr. Be tween G ann H StmRETS. ar AUCTION.--O} PHURSDAY AFTERNOON, fay txth, nek. € 80! uy ting sd fe on ts north, running alning 2,37 square eet 1g inches, and : Ona-fourth cash ; the residue in6, 9, 18 mouths, with interest, secured by a deed on the premises, ma Tad tiust “J.C. MeGUIRE & CO.. Aucts. THALBERG’S TUNER. PEIR having a prac d Re i rtes Or sot Mr. Richard and lth stres EW PHOTOGRAPH AND AMBROTYPE GALLERY, 450 Penasyivania AVENUE. = Near Third Street, AMEROTYPEs, AMBROTY PEs, ouly 2 cents. Put up in handsome case. pHorosRapns PHOTOGRAPHS, ouly One Dollar for the first eopy, and 25 oente lor each subsequent one, GOOD PICTURES taken in any weather. Noraber— if usyivania avenue, noar 3d street. “Secure the shadow while you kare the substance.” fp 2i-ly WASHINGTON SEWING ROOMS, 564 9th st,, two doors North of Pa. Now ix the time to get SPRING and &| SHIRTS made up to order. ‘The subse: Ss pre- pared to make SHIRTS, DRAWERS, &c., at the shortest notice. All descriptions of Sewing done. Sa BO eS GOL LARS, and isT NDS neatly et . marWetr H. 0. NOYES | LUE LICK ANDSARATOGO WATERS, Bre 3 Jamaica Ginger, Thorn’s Extracts, Freeh Specitie, With a fresh supply of Pure Medicines, &c. Just received at MOORE’S Drug Sto ap2tiw West End, AS. M. McCAMLY & CO., DEALER IN FIRST-CLASS FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ‘ GENTS FINE FURNISHING Goons, No. 390 Pa. avenue, (National Hotel Building,) Wasuineton, D.C TRUNKS, VALISES, AND CARPET BaGs, (2 Seiions star eter ae McKENNEY & LANSDALE, Acris von tie 520 PARK FIRE INS. CO, N. Y.—Cash capital aud ly; i jouts of ~ cash capital of o by adjusted and prompt!y 7th street, near D. ap SROVER & BAKE! G = ,_ CELEBRATED FAMILY 7 SEWING MACHINES, ‘ Itis no longer questioned that these Machines are the best in the market for fainily sewing. Spools as purchased from the stores are wsed upon them without rewinding, making a seam of unequalled strongth and beauty. ‘They are simple in coustruc tion, easily managed, not linble to get out of order, i and noiseless in Lheir operation. A full assortuent constantly on | ere aod foe sale at factor ~c ee RES ll eae epiae, Wente tne UZ Also, a full supply of NEEDLES, COT- and ‘everything portaining to these Sowing 18 T nes, to show the Remember 4-0 Macl A good Operator in attendan: Achines and give full instructions ve their wes. ap 23m PAPERHANGINGS, WINDOW SHADES, ‘No FIREBOARD PRINTS, &e. ow in stor section Spring Styles fi prised” PABER HANGINGS ct reach, FIREBOARD PRINTS, Gold band onmOR WIN TOW Best Buil'and Green HOLLANDS, PICTU ‘ORD and TASSELS, SHADE. TRIMMINGS, &c. All Feagarie soa Sad satisfactorily executed in city try, JOHN MARKRITER, No. 456th at.. sos) MARKBITER, Fellows! Hall, " SPRING SUPPLY Lavon ES’ BUACR'S NDCOLORED GAIT; on ‘fu Ladies’ Heelod Gaiters at $1.59, § pers at $1.25, ts at 81.50, ion, ‘at and Faiters af Geats’ Calf Boots at $3.75, worth $5, t of Boots, Shoes, and assortinen Sy ‘Child . Gaiters for Ladies, Misses, Geats, aud be si eae!” al P. HOOVER, eu avenue, between _ma 5-eo6t borat heed i th aud 7th sts, G@eeat ATTRACTIONS. DRY Goops AtJ.W. COLLEY & COs, No. 5237 where th: receiving & DRESS GOODS [rout Suction, at greatly Soe varde Mouselins and Bar. 3,000 ode Lains, at 12ie. bed and ther Soiteh Len Btilade . in Jards Spring style Bonnet Hibbonge 'arasol: Ww s, nets, ee jarge lots 0 viner anew. Biter eco, | LAueee THE LATEST NEWS. By BARNAND & BUCKEY: RICK HOUSE AND LOT ON WATER Sz. | ace ea pecans ah uxy The Filibusters in Hayti. s + 7 ay, o * ron! Re remises, V nelf,'a Lot of 6 : "Tox, May 6 —The schooner Sarah Burton , red sae nt Wale ured tay 1 and near teocnn from Port an Prince, the 18th, has arrived here Fof Congress and Water streets, frontivg 16 feet | Captain Haskins condirms the arrival there of thir- 8s inches, and ¢ back 125 feet to an vim- | ty-ax filibusters. The captain thinks the real pieted wie at ory Breck Dweiling, oe their making that was their terror of seitive cruisers . ‘Terms: One-third cash : the residue in 6 aud 12 rt reunsuisers on the Cuban coast. months, with rate i} i iv =7 dint ofcruat akon @ perfect. A deed given of age. ap2sts _ BARNARD & BUCKEY. Ancts._ They x men, from sixteen to years and were anxious to return to thelr hetees p 23-ts The Medical Convention. By J. C. MeGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, "i us, M jedical vention ‘ATALOGUE SALE OF LIBRARY oF THR wiben har bee in oreslon fea ae Ning TEP: Ba Ky.On TUESDAY EVE- | Saiourned at noon anne the i 4 S ’ fs o’clock, at theauction rooms, | *Je bra Ker, oper ried | the late Phil. Barton Law and Miscellaneous Books aU’ Collection of Also, at the same time, a lot ip- ments, Swords, Pistols, snperion Regine Eau mittees, acceptance of reports, and of other regular business. The Convention resolved to bold the next meet- ing at New Haven, Conn, on the first ‘Tuesday in Catalogues of the Book. June, iniu augticn Frais ne day putor fot bo atthe Tie members of the Convention partook of a a ul t at th Jasonic eveni ' aaa amde chat rer that sumacregit | bamyet st te Mk Hall thi ng W. A. MAURY, ‘ Later from Califernia. 5.6. Meahihe Sere | ew Onteane, Mar 7-24 ue chee Cost. Zacovlcos from Minatitlan, with the California mails and passengers from San Francisey on the aor »las arrived, meking the trip in fifteen I77 THE ABOVE SALE IS UNAVOIDApr, pustponed until THURSDAY EVENING Mey 07" THE, ABOVE sau. WILL RE CON- Execution of a Wife Murderer. tinued this, lay) night and to-morrow (Saturday ) Cuicaso, May 6 —Michael McNamee was ight, at 7: o'clock. e here ~ . Mia be * "FC. MeGUIRE & CO, Anet'rs._ | Semled bere tig afternoon, for the murder of. his wife last July. Michael Finn, also onder sentence By A. GREEN, Auctioncer. of death for iiurder, has been respited. ORSE. CART AND HARNESS, COAL —— LS Coan — Stasis, ane Fix Another Slaver Case Decided. 1 Nye, Tivo Horses, &c., &c., at AUCTION. Savannan. May 6.—The Oo MONDAY, thegth 3 : ’ Fo cation of Setvis pond ai the Gaal anny anal sell, at ten and Mares. charged with fitting out the bark An isth and l4th streets— gelita for the slave trade, resy! in an acquittal lent Horse, Ca tand Harn al Seaies, Coni Shes, and: Stables contain- s @ large amount of good Lumber, with other ticlea. A. GREEN, Auct,_ jetionecr, HOLD DAY M Baltimere Markets, May 7.—Flour is quiet; Howard it $6 55, without sales. ‘heat is unchanged: good to prime white @1 65 yuod to prime — SI Seal Go. > is stendy, and less ba it; pri low ~6asse.; While soasbe wis ind pias Provisions steady. Whisky is Se. higher, closing at ‘27 for Obie. New York Markets. New Yorx, May 7.—Flour closed with an ad vance of Salic WW beat closed with an advance of le; Western red $1.52: 1-56 Cora closed higher; mixed 9c; yellow S3a%5e Pork closed ; mess declined Sc. at $16,128 S16 Is. Lard closed dull Whiskey firm at 2sc. —___—__— GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEM'TS. Fe WATCH, ee Special attention rd OR RPATRING of! ne WaTCHes by yr Ww x N practical experienced Englixh Watchmaker, 5! ag as below old Post Othee, Georgetown, PUR ORN- : ek, L ing house D4 D street. between 9h and loth usehold Furniture, consisting in part ne Parlor Suit, upholstered in blue and Mirror, 60 by 24, M -top Centre Tables, Mahogany Rockers, n Carpets, Walnut Rout Ta- Mahoxan, Tet ete $ Brasselx, In<rain and Venet; higwny Spring-seat Cha le, oxmny So ng Table, Walnut Chairs, Soreaus, ze Chamber Furniture, en Bolsters and Pillows, c. $4 and under cash; over that am it, 6 for endorsed notes, bearing interest. Cc. W, BOTE . Auct. L & BARNARD, Auctioneers. STRAW BON STS, FLATS, res, Rinpons, &c.. aT Aver ox.— DAY MORNING, May Sti, at 0 clock, at store No. 326 Pennsylvania aveutio, north sade, between sth and ith streets. we will sell. au ine voice of Bonnets, Fiowers, Ribbons, &c., compris- ing— tenelish Straw and Nen ATTENTION—ATTENTION, ) MAC LIGHTINPANTRY — You acoten Y.—You are here Sulk, Fancy Lace, and Florence Braid d Al the armory on TUERSDAY re i Straw and Gimp Bonnets, at3o'clock p. m., in full dress Lo Brow Lead-colored Ha\ i with Witte PANTs. s mp Edgiog, Fringes, Iugion By order Capt. Hotlings wort! eictss Ruches, R abl =a EES vet Ribsbous, Brac ROM BOST: t here enumerated. has arrived ots are all new, Will be sold without Terms cash, tia 6-d of the latest styles, and reserve, WALL & BARNARD, Aucts, OMEORTABLE Awy » (00D BOARD ANI Googe Board ant = — = come cay be lind at COX'S Cornucopia, car 7 ner oF “ts » vige, G FUTURE DAYs. Charges moderstes Call earls ee) ore ROwR. By A. GR - QARDING.—Very demratle ROO: A DMINISTS ATOR’: HOUSE- I coo’ BOARD can be obtatect ap HOLD AND Kitenen "3 terms at Miss GW Ist street, Georgeto’ NEw Piss - HWERRI 5 barrels A No. 1 ne’ SRRING. p Pressly for this market by our own d Sli warranted to be strictly prime, which we daily expecting from Boston. By order of the Orp May loth, I shail se Court, as Lie late re a ici oF Ave NN’S, No. 3s, Smith's Rows ap 16-1m°* AND ALEWIVES. nu Nickerson, mastes as S® barrels No.) bright ALEWIVES, se- _ma6-3t ADAM RAUB, A et ‘ator. or our sales, and warranted - By 3 Auctioneer. Mt 99 and TALUABLE B SPOT ON 20TH | FOR BOSTON —The regular packet Street, Berwee i. Bui waeh, somehonr Wrethny MARKET: AT Atenas E Pr vlan gr fn DAY, the 1ith remises, at 6 o'el; No, front on 2 th street weet o 3 feet a jp ex to a wide alley. This »perts is handsomely situated near the Western arket House, One-fourth exsh 3 as aoved. and will commence receiv freizht{far.the above port to-morrow ( Thur Gay.) A te peo’ HARTLEY & BROTHER, ap 27-108 99 and 101 Water st. 45 foe! balance in 6.12, and 18 jor notes bearing interest from the day of A deed given aud adeed of trust taken Sale ve. A. GREEN, Auet. W LEWIS PAYNE, HOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOT AND SHOE DEALER, Begs leave to inform his friouds and the publio generally that he has removed to the spacious Saies- roo in Foxail’s Row. Hridge street, (formerly 0c~ s the P eased pat Office. where he will be pli Auctioneers, geod SHOES, ON F Srerer, era ty Suit the times, Cail and satesty AT AUCTION—O) ——-__________ 9p 2-im EWIS PAYNE, BOOT AND SHOE DEALER, Bridze street, Georeetown, DB. The attention ine trade ys respectfully my stock of Youths’, Men's, aud Boy ‘ KIN SHOFS, for suiamer wear TENT LEATHER » assorted aod well worthy of atten- A large lot of COARSE SHOES and BOOTS ie lor servanta) Siso vn hand aud constantiy Hiry merchants and others im want are lor address meat No. 377 Bridge st. D.C. ap Sif COMMODIOUS STEAMER Cap. BF. near the ['atent Ofhee, be: GUATS 48, 3) fet of Which ru 7th st< ek stables yield it 3100 pera, erms: One third cash Hit to suit the pu 5 Wertx, leaves € esday, Thursday, and Saturday, Yclock a. m., for Harper's Ferry. Returmng Harper's Forry every Monday, Wed. "4 diay, atGo'cluck &.m. Through in 12hours, ». ap 12 bm WHITE MERCER POTATOES — lersizned Lave ou haud & smal! quantt White Aieroer POTATOES, which ws Qt reduced prices, Apply to ARNY & No. 5 Green street, Georgetown. mar 2s Vo. Sd, a hendsome Bu nrouth C street, near the cor- eet, running back toa )- feet ailey, cou- square feet K interest from a deed of trust take: R & CO., Auctionesrs. STORY BRICK HOUSES do THI DAY AF “ont of the T NE te Nos. 2and 3. in sub- HE Subscribers . fronting 53 feet on Ninth * ner of N street north, running 2 t & 10 feetalley, with the im- | cies; a full | provements. consisting of three w well built other HAN DKI a Unree-story Brick Dwell ne corner | EMBROIDERIF house has an exe has boen vceupiee for some time y store, Terms: One fourth 3, the residue inl, 2and 3 with interest, secured by adeed of trust eMises, J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Avets. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. NG LOTS ON kK of goods. Jn le mew styion aud fab Wear of CC nd LINENS; TABLE (ANE Sand SHEETINGS, HEAVY Do? With ail other goods usually found in a well-se- lected assortment of Dry Goods. Purchaser: ad it to their advantage to e: amine oar stock, wich will be offered at the low- eat market prices, E+ 7 Le a: ce & 4 MAYFIELD & BROWN ie PETRA AST | api9-t1m No. 121 Bridge st., Georgetown ‘ May 13th, a Ste o'clock, on the prem = oe ———— sell. to the 4 : . in Davidse 1a bel is A EW PATENT. sj Decdagae scien of Suanre | NY Wiepine rLow " A ns back about 95 feet to a paved alloy. fronts °5 feet 3 inches. and runs back about 8 feet apaved ailey. Lot 12 fronts 20 fest York avenue, attho corner of lath street. and. runs peck an averase depth of about 74 feet to a paved al e coy! after which we shall sell Lots No. ud 17, 1n Davidson's subdivision of Square No , each fronting 24 feet # inches on ith stract west, between H and I streets north, and running The subscriber having recently obtained a patent for a new inprovement in Plows for weeding corn, wlaceo, and other crops, is ready to dispose of upon reasonable terms. | rights aud lieenses on back 120 feet to a tan- foot alley. neto in Thesa are, beyond doubt, among the most desira- ~ , of, Dr. Chas , Patent Attorney, ble busiding site for salein that section ef the eve, | #24 7th st, THOS. A ROBERTSON,” i utabte. ap 9-im 341 M street. Washington eity NEW, PAPERHANGING STORE—The dersigned now and constantly keeps args and very udseme assortment of— HotSPERS, BORDERS, DECORA- GILL CORN TELS and CUR LTAIN Bas, IGTURE CORD and TASSELS Ail of which will be sold at the lowest cash rices. Prices. “ iL Paper put on in the best style and ss “RAND OPENING! G Pew I ith cash; the residue in 6.12 and with interest, secured by a deed of trust @ premises. mas J.C. Met & CO., Aucts, UBLIC SALE.—The subse: lie auction, on SATURD ast four o'clock, in the alters and, beautifully siteat sd, adjor titty z the in, : ion of my farm, about hwo mulee fens Wash. pe ington, ‘The improvement i Dwelling house, with 4 roon small stable; and it ix all enc'osed with a not fence, has 8 fine spring of water oni 2 acres of woodinnd.. ‘Terms SOW cash.’ Thoeeoet ment of the remainder of the purchase money ‘will he divided inte three equal instalments, payable in 1, 2and 3 years. Please call and view the place be. fore the day of sale, ma 5-5t* a confortable F; nd kitchen, neds 476 On MONDAY: May The undersigned respecifull tent of the eitizensof Wasitngton to hte lass gto? fully solceted stock of READ\_M GENTS F My stock ia. com aud of the latest on. only required to mati ly the iw Land part isk oe alive ware No, 62%, lying situal H ta C.D, G and Teach has a fine f AND OUR TERMS. on Now Jeriey Souter and tannin tack feat ts soSRANKLIV & RUTHR DCR. eR O Lincd H hoekte to eee Ist strect : tof thar SPRING STOCK, 8. BE; back 95 feet to. 10-foot * Tween D and E atrects north. sey @ attention of persons wishing to beautiful building lots i; called tthe alle ol above lots. being situated in a fine, th of the city, and in a neighborhood noted for its improvement in the eree: i A my ° PERHANGT fs x bronent £0 thie rticular attention is request tnd WIRBOW tensive stock ct Gold and Paiutad IRB HADES, ranging in prices from $1 to per if. 1 tion of fine private resi- | P&T. . dences, which makes it a sal SHADE HOLLANDS, of every color, from sz win to purchase Property for a , nee to 60 Inches w. lences, a st CORNICE CURTAIN BANDS ‘ond ‘erms : One-fourth cash ; balance in 6, 12, and je | PINS. We bave alsoa very fine selschoa of the months. for notes beari i ~4 abo oods, embracing entively new designs, deed oftrust ‘upon the propartyeree Secured by a | Stove « OUR TERNS, ma‘ " hs to pat ia 8 eon A-GREEN, Avot, ] We will b- barry to pat up lose sab CASH, OF on the time ‘PHE.LAGER DEPOT OF paup sipos | errno me orm ‘at No. 431 sree sou wider t dbo cartes | Oy" Wenckatem'. ap 2s ow be gel ds ge or banging, 2h charge delivery) <TRAWBERRIES, Or received through the Post Oiher His Tare; |S _STRAWBERRIFS, {manufsotured ta his the best now sald THE FIRST OF THE S& ASO, in ye — States, bis terms are sotevate, pes ol pote 3 Cem aveaus. Ms Mow v le very. aes. i pats bie, Hina REA at low prices. Tob 0 ” tha shows dalinions Prot PS ade , ‘L ADY’s VERY O Pi 18, HALE | A etch. NE GOLD HU : aggeee | ATE wera ey