Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1860, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: TUEsDAyY.. -January 24, 1860. Spirit ef the Morning Press. The Coustrecéom comments upon the seven weeks of disorganization that have already trans- Pired in the Honse of Representatives. The Inteligencer ix devoted to Congressional proceedings and news. . a UP New York city has so far contributed $4,471.25 for the relief of the Lawrence sufferers. UP The Woman's Hespital of the State of New York celebrated its fifth anniversary in New York city, on Saturday U7- From Shillington. Odeon building, we have the February number of the Atiantic Monthly, in- teresting iu metter and faultless in paper and ty- Pegraphy i? Barney Williams, the actor, is considered a dangerous character. at Atlanta, Georgia, onthe score of abolition sentiments, and has been warned te leave the city for his own safety. U7" The New York Times says that the aver- age number of lost children daily restored to their nds by means of the police telegraph in that city. is thirty. - _ U7 F. P. Blair, Jr.,of St. Louis. is announced to lecture in New York, to-morrow evening, on “The Present Attitude of Political Parties in the 1 nited State U7 The Chicago Journzl says that Father Chin- iquy, and two-thirds of his Kankakee congreza- tion, have joined the Presbyterian Church. The remainder of his congregation will join the Bap- tist persuasion i> Wm. Mulligan. who was banished from California in 1856. and who has been the hero of a hundred brawls since his arrival in New York was committed to the Tombs, in that city, on Sat- urday, in default of $1,(4) bail for drawi volver on a police officer. UF In New York, on Saturday evening, a man named Henry Williams was arrested by Mr. Hol- brook, special detective agent of the Post Office Department, on acharge of procuring fraudulently 2 letter from the Post Ottice, containing a promis- Sory note for $3,000. and obtaining the money on the note UF The vexed question of reading the Bible in the Public Schools, of New York, which has been the occasion of so much heart burning be- tween the Protestants and Catholics for years past, has been at lest turned over to the Supreme Court for final adjudication. The case wil! come before the Court probably in the course of next month. U7 1n Brooklyn, > ,on Sunday morning, a widow woman named Mary Dougherty, disem- Doweled Lerself with a razor, so that the entrails fell upon the floor. She had been drinking hard for some time, and was laboring under a fit of de- Hinum tre: atthe time. Sue did not appear to feel the eifcts of her injuries during the day, but toward right she began to realize ber condi- tion. She still survived at iast accounts. UP in New York, on Sunday morning, Mr. Edward Killop, itinerant preacher, attempted to discourse on morals and religion before a hetero- geneous crowd, in front of the City Hall. As be was unable to show @ license from the city anthor- ities to preach in the street. officer Clark felt obliged to request him to desist, but Mr. Killop refused todo so, and was consequently taken be- fore Justice Connolly, who offered to discharze bim from custody if he would refrain from pubiic exhortations of this character inthe future. ‘To ‘his proposition Mr. Killop would not assent, and tn default of the payment of $10 fine, which was then imposed, was locked up in the Tombs. ea A Bzyton’s Great Worx —We return thanks to D. Appleton & Co., publishers, of New York. who send us, through their Washington agent. Mr. Shillington, the 10th volume of the “Abridg- ment of the Debates of Congress from 1759 to 1856," by Thos. H. Bentoa. This volume covers the proceedings of Congress from the Ith of February, sz, to the 30th of March, In). It is marked throughout by the peculiar terse, forcible and practical style of the author, or rather editer That is to say, it embraces, discriminatingly se- lected, a daguerreotype, graphic, though brief, ex- positionof everything said and done in Congress during the time specified above, really of general publicinterest. The Government has expended Millions of deliars, we apprebend, to preserve fr future convenient reference, the proceedings of Congress. The result of that expenditure has heen the publication of various elaborate works, too costly to be obtained otherwise than by Co sional gratuity, and therefore not within the re of those of the public who may not be sub, the bounty of Congr besides, too volum ed—to be of practical value te the practical man. were they obtainable. It was a Lappy thought in the late Cel. Benton—this scheme of condensing and rendering comprelensible to the man of busi- ness all the creat facts involved in the history ofthe proceedings of the Congress of the United States. How any one involved in the drama of American public affairs as one of the performers on its ever- varying stage, can do heut this work con- stantly s elbow, we cannot conceive; inso- much as there is no question ti has formerly agitated the country not better illustrated in it, and so explained as to be instantly comprehended U its bearings, than in any other work extant Personal. *-+- Capt. Alfred Gibbs. U.S. are at Willards’. - Senator Thompson, of New Jersey, who was confiued to his lodgings by sickness during seve- ral days of last week, bad sutticiently recovered to resume his seat in the Senate yesterday. From recentiletters, we learn that ourtowns- man, Dr. Charles Girard, is stillin Paris. which be has revisited for the purpose ef renew ng his scientific friendships and attending the schools of medicine and hospitals of Paris. His health is fast improvi friends in Washinzton proposes te return to this city In the Spring. ~+-*The Mobile Mercury learns that the health of Mr. Stallworth, the Representative in Congress from Mobile District. hes uot only n this disease has become qu nds. The Mercury sey ved by hiner his friends yress fora lony time to come, and it was believed that he had. determined upon tendering bis resignation.” A New York correspondent of the Phila delphia Ledger says: be bitter persoual attack of Mr. Pryor, ef Vir- Zinia, upon the editor cf the Herald, in the House of Representatives, on Friday. is creating much talk in newspaper ‘circles. [tis anoticeable fact that the epithets were not published in the Herald report. Mr. James Go ; bas declared his de: hot-headed Virginian to unt. fer these left- bended compliments to bis father T Atabama Democratic The committee appointed to draw up a platform embodying the principles for the Democratic party of Alabema, made their report on the 1th instant. The platform tekes the bighest possible Southern E it insisison Territorial pro- tettion to and demands thit all the pow- ers of the Government shall be employed, if nec- essary. in its protection. It negatives Douglasism 1m all its forms Teport was adopted, almost suanimously—Mr. Fersyth. of Mobile, with, per- haps. a few others A resolution was adopted, almost waa’ ag the deleystes to the Charle: sist on the endorsement of t es of the Alabama State Deuocrs ore the nomiinatio: Presidint and Vice sideut. In case the Charleston Convention re- veh endersements, then the dele- ama are iustructed to return home, * Conveation and make their re: ‘ort = rhe pool Sa gentleman were elected by the Convention as delegates to th ‘lesto: Convention fr the State a large een Leroy Hope, W. vid, W. Bai A. ‘Winston. Alex Bo Meck’ Wea. rag ony Levi W. Lawler, Francis L. Lyon, Henry Smith. A., and family, Convention — ee A Portion oF THE PeMBEeRTON Works 1x Op- ERaTION.—W ork was commenced in the dyeing department of the Pemberton Mills, at Lawrence: ou Saturday, to finish up a lot of about 10,000 | serene of yarn left in the process of dyeing, and The process fr to last occupies some three days. So able to spell by further delay first ——_>—__ Tux Dzav-Locx.—The Republican members of the House yesterday manifested much repug- nance to taking a vote fora Speaker. The eluci- dation of their sudden change of front in this particular is found in the fact that they are aware that the South Americans and Democrats, when they may again ballot, will in all probability yote almost as 2 unit for some conservative gentleman, the time in the opinion of both haying arrived, when a union of their forces is absolutely neces- sary to render it certain that no Helperite shall be installed into the Speakership. Up to the termi nation of their sessions of last week, the South Americansevidently entertained hopes that sooner or later the Republicans would abandon Sherman and concentrate upon some other of their number equally hostile to the National Administration, whose antecedents have been more conservative than those of their present candidate. That is to say, upon any Republican not notoriously a Hel- perite in the tone of his abolitionism. It being now certain, however, that half the signers of the Helper-book manifesto in the Hall, refuse, to the bitter end, to vote for any one not as ultra on the slavery question as themselves—and therefore as objectionable to the South as Mr. Sher- man bimself—the South Americans perceive that the hour has arrived when they must terminate the contest, and in such a manner as will not al- most necessarily lead to the triumph of Helperism in the appraaching great contest of 1560. ——e—__ Pursers tx tie Navy.—The cominunication hereto appended is well worthy of the attention of Congress. It is from the pen of a veteran Purser's Clerk, now in service on a foreign station. His Statements and sugzestions carry with them a weight of truth and propriety to which our pen can add nothing = Editor Star; In the annual report of the Secre- tary of the Navy to the Congress of 1855-59, an inerease of the navy was recommended, including the addition of “-tifteen or twenty Purses? Eve dent as it was, even at that time, that an ad- ber of officers in that department of actually necessary, it bas since be- come tiuch more so; for besides the tive tirst class and seven se: 188 ScreW propellers which were then being built, and all of which are now, or soon Will be placed in commission, the seven vessels chartered for the Paraguay Expedition bave since been purchased by our Government and added to the Navy, making, in al!,an ad- dition of nineteen vessels during the 1>50. At the time of the fitting out of the Paraguay Expedition, in consequence of the deficieney of Parsers, although the number authorized by law was filled up, no less than twelve of the vessels attached to that squadron were without actual Pursers; and, in cousequence, the commanding ollicers of those vessels were called upon to per- form the extra duty of acting as Pursers. Now, st of the vessels which have of late been to our navy are of the smaller class of ers, | would ask, with all due deference to the able report of the Hon Secretary, if it wonld not be more advisable, instezd of increasing the present number of Pursers, to establish a grade of officers as “Assistant Pursers,”’ at a less y than that allowed to full Pursers? By adopting this course, not only would the commanding otticers of the smaller class of our national ves- sels be relieved f. attending to extra duty as Pursers, bot the ices required would be per- formed with eilicieucy by Assistant Pursers, who, from experience, being acquainted with the rez. ular routine of duty, would be enabled to per- form the s:me ina inuch more satisfactory man- ner: so much so #8 to relieve the Fourth Auditor of a great deal of extra trouble when overhauling the accounts ef vessels without a regular Purscr, ting errors upon a final settlement inting persons who have here- ritof doing duty ax Pursers Clerks, not only would the services of capable assistaut Pursers by secured, but an act of justice rendered toa most useful classof men in the naval service: for under the present arrengement a Pur- ser’s Clerk only bolds his appointment whi vessel to which he is attached is in comm at the termination of the cruise bis pay ceases and he has to depend upon his own resources watil a situation is offered on board another sea-z0} vessel, and months elapse before such may occur, in the mmeanwhilea more permanca: and desirable situation having been obtaiued on shore, and the Purser desirous of securing his services | pelled to tind a substitute elsewh: whether capable or not, or go time and tide wait for no one,” an-of-war’’ delay Ler day of sailing, and wai until the Purser can furnish himself with a co petent Clerk. It is a well known fact that in mnany czses the Purser, unable to procure the ser- vices of an old and experienced Clerk, has been compelled to take a band fresh from behind the couuter of a dry goods or grocery store. with no more ides of the duties he is required to perform than a donkey has of a derrick, aud perhaps ati be the ability to i e the Pur- ser has to go to work and devote iis time and at- tention to instructing him in his duty, when his own services, particularly in fitting outa vessel preparatory to being placed ia commission urgently required elsewhere. And thus th at a time when bis services are most espe pad of being an assistaat y the Purser; end, in nine cases out of en, it will be found that all that has been done yatraw und inexperienced Clerk will have to be, not, as | was about saying, done over again, etualiy a but commenced afresh and done correctly. A knowledy make an of the duties of Purser’s Clerk, to and ettic ent one, can only be practice, either in a Navy oing vessel; and not either in, or behind a conn- ousense to suppose that all that is re abi ~ itis ite for a Purser’s Cleik is the ability to write a good band aud have some knowledge of accounts There is much more to be learned before a Clerk can be fairly experience is th Pronounced “fit for servier,” and the only school wherein it can be Why not, to save the trouble and of i Clerks for the oing to sea, tind > taught. “8 as met with more ¢ benetic in retaining good men in the se provided for in the Ist i to provide a more efficient discipline fi Navy,” approved March 2a, | Butt extends to sbi They are just y pro- under pay during the y Wish to stay ashore with their families, relatives or friends, previous to reeuter- ing: but nothing whatever has been done for (especially those of Pursers.) whose ser- reas absolutely required as thos grade of officers or men in the Navy should, ia opinion, be the aim of the Govern- not only to obtain, but also to retain in the ice, Clerks for Pursers, who. by long practice have become thoroughly acquainted with, and are fully competent to perform the duties in an eficient and satisfactory manner; and | do not be- heve a better plan for carrying the desired object into effect could b+ adopted than the passage of an act establisuing the grade, and authorizing eppointient of sach number of assistant Pursers would be site to supply atl he smaller of vessels in the Navy when in commission, not to assist in the larger Navy Yards and on board ships-of-the-line and first class frigates. when required Jan. 17, 1580. Jack. - oF ART.—¥olk’s statue of Senator exhibited to-day for the first time window of the drug store on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth street, and attracts no little attention, being a happy hit, indeed. It is'a very correct impersonation of the figure, features, expression and air of Mr. Douglas > Tur WeatHer.—The following report of the weather for the morning is made from the Con- solidated Telegraph Line to the Smithsonian In- stitution. The time of observation is about 7 o'clock. JSaNvaRy 21, 1550 New York, N.Y... clear, pleasant. Philadelphia. Pa. clear, 35°. Baltimore, Md... ear, pleasant. Washington, D.C clear, wind & Richmond, Va. clear, pleasant Petersburz, Va. Staunton. Va Lynchburg, Va Bristol, Teun. Knoxville, Tenn. Chattanooza, Tenn Raleigh. N.C... Wilmington Columbia, 5 Charleston. S.C. Augusta, G Savanuah, Ga. Macon, Ga. clear, pleasant clear, pleasant clear. 4=", wind N clear, pleasant clear, 19°, wind NE clear, pleasant. Columbus, Ga. clear. pleasant Montgomery, Ala.... clear, pleasant Prairie BlutY, Ala........clear. pleasant. Note —Line down south of Prairie Bluff, cause of break not ascertained. FROM THE WEST. Frederick, Md. clear, pleasant. wn, Md. clear, pleasant. Cumberland, Md clear, pleasant. Grafton. Va. clear, pleasant. clear, pleasant. (cor- rected for temperature.) 30,39; at noon, 30. ‘Thermometer at 7 2. m . 3y’; at noon, 17%. ———_-.ee. 10> The colored le of Detroit recently ad- a letter od Condolames to the widow of John Brown, inclosing a contribution of $23. —>—___ Proceedings ef Yesterday Afterneen, —_.-——__ In THE Snare, yesterday, after our report closed— Mr. Douglas proceeded with his remarks on bis internal invaston resolution, which is as follows: * Resolved, That the Committee on the J udieiary be instructed to report a bill for the protection of each State and Retiory of the Union against in- vasion by the authorities or Inhabitants of any other State or Territory, and for the Suppression and punishment of cotispiracies or cominations in any State or Territor§, with intent to invade. assail, or molest the government, inhabitants, property, or institutions of any other State or Ter. titory of the Union He thought it was clear that the power was con- ferred upon Congress, tirst, to provide for repelling invasion from foreign countries; and. secondly. to protect each State o: this Union against invasion ‘rom any other State, Territory. or -place within the jurisdictién of the United States. Phe next geeean is, what legislation is necessary? le thonght it would be necessary to piace the whole military power of the Governinent at the disposal of the President, under proper guards. to repel and suppress an invasion, when the hostile force shall be actually in the fleld; but that alone was not suflicient Such legislation alone would not be a full compliance with the guarantees of the Constitution. The framers of that instrument meant more; and Congress must pass all laws necessary to secure protection against invasion from other States or ‘Territories, and must author- ize the judic-al department of the Government to suppress all conspiracies and combinations in the several States with intent to invade a State, or molest and disturb its government, its peace: its citizens, its property, or its institutions. Let there be laws passed against ever onspiracy or com- bination in every State or Territory of this Union to invade another, with intent to steal or run away property of any kind, whether it be negroes, horses, or aiiy other description, into another State; make ita crime, punish the conspirators dictinent in the United States court, and con- ment in the prisons or penitentiaries of the State or Territory where the conspiracies may be formed. He would carry these Frovisions of law as far as the constitutional power of Congress would reach; be would make ita crime to form conspiracies with a view of invading States or Territories to control election Whether they be under the garb of Emigrant Aid Societies in New England or Blue Ledges in Missouri. [At this point in Mr. D.’s remarks the applouse in the galleries, which were densely crowded, was rather decided. | Mr Mason rebuked this manifestation of feeling, and heped the presiding otticer would preserve intact the dignity and order of the hbedy. If such conduct was repeated, he would feel it his duty to insist that the galleries be cleared entirely. The Vice President, with much dignity of man- ner, asked the Senator from Illinois pause fora moment, observing that it was impossible for the Chair to preserve order without the concurrence of the vast assemblage in the galleries, but trusted there might be no occasion to have to refer to the subject again Mr. Toombs hoped the presiding otticer would dave oflivers placed in the galleries, and put a stop at once to the thing. Ie thought such demon- strations a bad sign of the times, alike unbecoming that body or the deliberations of any free people The Vice President. The Chair has not the force at command to place in the gallery. Mr. Douglas sugested that it might answer to place oiticers in different parts of the gallery. with iustructions that if they saw any persons giving signs of approbation or disapprobation. calculated to disturb the proceedings, they would instantly have the guilty party removed. The Vice President. That has already been done. Mr Douglas. proceeding, said it mizht be said that this was not the proper time for such legisla. tion; for such events would not be likely to recur In reply to this he proceeded to inguire into tie ch produced the Harper's Ferry iusur- ind expressed the belief that it was the gical, inevitable result of the doctrines ings ‘of the republican party ex- ained and enforced in ilielr piattor “by their isan presses, their pamphlets and books, and in the speeches of their leaders in and out of Congress. The members of that party in the Senate had denounced the crime of Jotun Brown; but that was not suilicient. uuless they also repudiate aud denounce the doctrines which produced the act. ‘Ibis system of sectional war- ‘are tiust cease. ‘The Coustitution has given the power, and all we ask of Congress is to vive the meant M essenden believed legislation on this sub- ject necessary, and should be exercised to prevent the recurrence of such an juvasion as that at Har- per’s Ferry. He proceeded at some ler culpate the repu gth to ex- lican party from the charge of being responsible for that crime. and insinuated that Mr. Douglas was influenced by ulterior mo- tives in making a speech ou this subject at this particular time Mr. Douglas rejoined, after which, on motion of Mr. Toombs, the subject was postponed until half past one o'clock to-day, Mr. ‘Toombs having the tloor, and the Senate adjourned. Hovsn.—Shortly after we went to. press yester- day— Mr. Corwin, of Ohio, addressed the House on the subject of organization. If he thought it would avail anything he would move to vote for a Speaker. for, if they ever did organize. it would be by voting. They bad been amusing themselves here seven weeks, but the people of this country had be;run to look upon th farce as rather a seri- ous business, and they ought to begin to think seriously of what they were doing. fle had heard pas sible argam against the plurality rale, and ad been told that in a certain event the man they should elect Speaker would become President of the United States. It was hardly probable, how- ever, that both the President and Fie President would be amiable enough to die for the benetit of the Speaker of this House. and thonuh they could not foretell Ue Providences of the Almizhty, they were hardly justified in taking that coutingeuey into serions consideration In referring to the Helper book, he asked if it possible that any institution which a correct and enlightened conununity maint: ronld be overturned by a pamphlet. Mr. Seward. who was looked upon as the great devil of tae repub- lican party, bad never tttered sentimn more offensive to the Soutii than i Which had been employed by s rs of the Republic. who, like Lif it were possible to see slavery abolished in the Vuited ‘There had been a controversy as the Bible, but he warned the Nerth and the South tl be found In the Bible in support of both sides of the question. But that good old Book he fexred had very little to do with the organization of this House. © This nation covered only about one-tenth of this poor lit dog-kennel of 4 world, as astro- homers would regard it, and yet they scemed to think that all creatiou depended upon the election of John Sherman to stand up in that ebair. like “the woodpecker tapping a hollow beech tree.” (Laughter He hoped. for God's sake, gentlemen were not foing to dissolve the Union about the Bible There was no doubt that some of the patriarchs held stives as property. Hagar and her hoy were unquestionably into the desert by their mas- ter, in order to trouble in the funily.with a losf of bread and 4 bottle of water, which were Father poor provision for a journey to ‘The angel of the Lord, who came to | distress; told her she was in very bad vat bade utlemen both of uments were to ces, ter] Phe angel told her farther that she wad bet- ter go back to her master; and be supposed if Wm. Iloyd Garrison or Wendell Philips bad been that angel she would have been advised to take ber boy and make tracks for Canada. (Laughter } That very Abrabam who was the father of that boy had ‘another family, which was afterwa: sold into slavery and sta ere 470 years, at the eid of which the Almighty repealed the fu sitive ae bill, and they left the land of Egypt (Lang: His colleague (Mr Cox) had spoken of a meet- ing of republicans in Obio, and with the comic seid 80 Characteristic of that rising young man, e imitated the nasal twang of those yankees on the Reserve who joined in singing the Marseilles. No doubt it sounded ridiculous to him. So the same nasal twaug sounded ridiculous in the army of Prince Rupert when the ancestors of those ver: men at Marston Moor marched into battle wit! mailed chivalry of England. When Cromwell wheeled the iron regiment of Puritaus into battle, the same nasal twang rang out at that time, “The s-w-a t-d of the L-a-t-d and of Gideon,” [laugh- ter;] and Prince Rupert and his chivaicy were overthrown. These were the men who es ab- lished civ 1 liberty in England, brought it to this land. and defended it at Bunker Hill, as they would do again if necessury. It was a hard mat- ter to deal with nen who bolieved that God Al- mighty encamps round about them with his an- gels. “The man who believes that he meets face to face with Jehovah had better not be troubled much in peace or in war. He next proceeded to discuss the constitutional ease of 2H en over slavery in the territories, lenying that the Supreme Court had ever decided against such a power. The men of 1820 who passed. the Missouri compromise. were asable, be thought, to judze of the constitutionality of any measure, #s those of the [occent day. Slavery was the cre- ation of local law, and therefore should be cdA- fined to where it at present exists Ato minutes past 4 the House adjourned. —-_-> Proceedings of To-Day. Is tHE Sgnats, to-day, Mr. Sumner introduced @ bill to secure the wages of seamen in cases of shipwreck; referred. Mr. Brown introduced a bill to provide for the public printing, binding, engraving, and litho- grephing; ref-rred. Mr. Rice offered a resolution Inetructing the Con tee on Tercitories to reporta bill fr the or; zation of Dacotah Territory; laid over. Sir King’s resolution of enquiry into the alleged subsidization of certain newspapers fig:n the pro. eeds of the publi ting was taken up, on motion of Mr. Sewsrd and wlopted. Po" | i? The special order, Mr. Douglas’s internal inva- sion resolution, being taken up— Mr. Toombs rose to address the Senate there- upon, when our report closed. Ix tHE Hovse, after the reading of the Journal, Mr. McClernand, of Ill., made a personal ex- pouee with regard to a recent omloqey, on the ‘oor of the House, between himself and bis col- league, (Mr. Farnsworth.) Mr. Farnsworth also made an explanatien, al- luding to the remarks made by Mr. Douglas yes- terday, in reference to the slave code. Mr. Logan, of Ill., said the gentleman would have enough to do if he would attend to his own platform, and not interfere with the democratic pe He endorsed every sentiment uttered by Mr. Douglas yesterday. — The slave code spoken of he conceived to be Congressional legislation for the Protection of slave property in the Territories prior to its orga- nization asa State. This pro) ftion was for the purpose of making the law universal, so far as this country is concerned, to repress their ‘‘irrepressi- ble coniict;"? it was for the purpose of taking hold of those men who incite insurrection and bring about bloodshed; it was for the pur of poting in the penitentiary such men as band hemselves one to steal horses, cattle, negroes, or any other description of property, from a sister State; it was for the purpose of protecting every right that is guarantied to the people living in + sister State by the Constitution of the country. It Was for these purposes, sir, that they were in favor of thi: ve code Mr. Farnsworth, of {11., said he desired it placed upon the record that Mr. Douglas and his party were in favor of a Congressional slave code. It was necessary for this Senator to make a bid for the Charleston nomination, and this accounts for his remarkable inconsistency. Mr Corwin, of Ohio, resumed his remarks and ‘Was speaking as our report closed. — ge Sa ig" The young Angelina Lemoine has been placed under the charge of her father, and is at present in Paris. In the event of the contirmation of her mother’s sentence, it is her intention to re tire toa convent. Incredible as it may appear, Messrs. L’Achaud and Sei!ler, the lawyers of the other and daughter, as also M. Lemoine, have received a large number of propositions to marry Angelina. not only from all. parts of France, but from England, Scotland, Italy and Spain. Prob- y the motive of ull these offers is the fortune Aille. Lemoine, which is known to be large. of A Cuvercu For Staves —A writer in tne Texas Baptist states that Morgan L. Smith, of Brazoria county, has built a church for his black: costing nearly $3,000, with hissign over the do “The African Baptist Chu * He collects his servants in this house e: ‘abbath morning, reads and expounds the Scriptures, joins with them in and calls on the pious of them to join with His wife also teaches the children the catechism prepared for their benefit. More Pixes.—Charles Blair, of Collinsville, whose name has been connected with the maau- facture of Jobn Brown's pikes, has tecelved a summons from the [" S. Marshal that his presence is needed at Washinzton He leaves to-day. He dees not know the nature of the business for which he is called --New Haren Jou: nal of Saturd: ty 17> Bills have been reported in the Virginia House of Representatives granting a pension to Mrs. Burley, whose husbatid was killed at Har- per’s Ferry, and a pension to Edward McCabe. wounded at the same time. —_—___-e-e—_______. GEORGETOWN CORPORATION LAWS. ee A Resé:vtion in favor of Charles L. Boarman Resolved by the Board of Aldermen und Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, ‘That the sum of ten dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated to be by the Clerk to the order of Charles 1. Boar for glass fur- nished for the town ball and glazi € same, as per bill dated December 21 and 24, 1 in full to date {Approved January 1, is6v. A Reseivtion in relation to Clerk’s room Kesoived bythe Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georg-town, ‘That the Mayor is Lereby authorized to have a gas burner or by din the Clerk's room, and that the sum of twenty-tive dollars, or so thereof as may be necessary be. and is hereby printed for the above-named purpose Approved January 11. issu. A Resorvtion in relation to the Insurance of the Vanderwerken Stables Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, ‘That the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized and re juert-d to renew the insurance on the buildings occupied by G. Vanderwerken, on which the Cor- poration hold a deed of trust, in some Insurance Oitice of good credit. in the same amount hereto- fore beld, and charge the cost thereof to said Van- derwerken, aud the Clerk of the Corporation is hereby directed to pay the necessary amount to the order of the Mayor Approved Jan. 11, 1560 A Rkso.vrion in favor of Ramsburg & Elert. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, Phat there be, and hereby is appropriated, thesum of sixty-nine dollars to be paid to, the order of Ramsburg & Elert to reimburse them fora front tex paid by them on Bridge street. west of gan street, the ordinance for said improve- Ment having been repesled Approved Jan. H, 1-8). A Resotvrion in favor of Emanuel Gutman. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Roar of Common Council of tae Corporation of Georgetown, That the Clerk of the Corporation be, and he is hereby. directed to refund to Eo ‘1 Gutman the sum of two dollars and twenty-tiv ts, beiage for a tine imposed on him on 2th December, 1-59, under an ordinance of this Corporation of date April 30, 1505, forbidding the placing of boxes on the valks of the streets, and which fine is hereby remitted. [Approved Jan. 11, I-60 A Resorrtion in favor of Heury Reaver Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, ‘That the sum of nine dollarsand fifty-six cents be. end the same is hereby, appropriated, to. be paid by the Clerk to the order of Heury Reaver for bi services as police magistrate for the month ending December 31, 1559. " [Approved 11, 1560. r SMITHSONIAN LECTURES. Professor T Prince will iveture on WEDNESDAY EVENING, January 25th. 0: Courts, The leetere will comm ata quarter befores p.m, ja 24 2t 1. O. O. F.-GRAND ENCAMPMENT — 1m 1 Aunual session of the R. W. Grand sheampment of the District cf Columbia ‘will be hrid at Odd Felliws sali,on TUESDAY BVis- NING, the 24th instant. at 73s 0’e"« Ja ¥3-2t WM. COOPER, G. Scribe. THE BURNS’ CLUB OF WASHIN -ton will hold their anniversary meeting to commemorate the birthday of their fayorite poet, on WEDNESDAY. the 25th inst.. at Hammack’s, Pecn.avenue. Fickets may be had from any of the me bers of the Club. JAMES SWORD, Seo. Ja 71-St* i PIO. ER LIFE.—The Rev. Peter Cart { wrient, PL D, the pioncer of Western Methodisin,wili delivera le c‘ureat Wesley Chapel on ‘PURSDAY EVENING aith inst . at 7s o'clock, for the ton: fit of the new M. Hf. Churchat Blvlens: burg. His craphic sketches of pioneer iife with in~ cidsnts from his own history, have delichtet large audiences in other cities, Ticsets 25 cents; to be had at Shepherd’s bookstore, corner 7th and D sts. ja 2i 3° SABBATH SCHOOL EXHIBITION. ez he exhibition ef the Sunday Sehool eon- neoted!with Waugh ace Mail. a DAY EVENING, the 24th inst. commencing at 7o’cieck. The friends of the cai and particulatiy of this yourg and prospering achoo! as © as the public. are rexpectfull give ita libers! patronage on thix occasion. The Performances will consist of Singing, Addresseg, stalogues, &c. Tickets of admission, 10 cents. ja 2i-3t - 80) KEGS cHorc : GOSHEN BUTTER. Tee Or RAY & SEMMES 20,000 PAIRS OF LADIES’, MISSES’, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS, GAITERS, AND SHOES, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AT WHOLESALE PRICES, Will be Sold at the Ladies’ Shoe Store, No. 16 Pa. Av., bet. 8th & 9th Sts. jan 20-7t CLARK & CO. AMUSEMENT | N The of the ‘RAND CONCERT, ion of the ee Fire | G . CN EHURSDA VEVE'G. Jan. &, urn their sincere thanks to D. | BY THE FEMALE DEPARTMENT rcially to his hospitab'e oF THK gply of refreshmente for THIRD DISTICT, PUBLIC SCHOOL, Art Opp Petrie aut, Navs Yaro, nished to the members. at the fice in Georgetown, Under the direction of J. H. DANTE, @ on the morning of the 23d instant. GrO. FLETCHER, Mies tgssioent Tacy Daniel and Wm. jn Perseverance Active Association No. 5. W4suinero THEATRE. THIS EVENIN Sheridan's incomparable Comedy of THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, Charles Surface... -»-Mr. Murdoch him for Sixty Consecutive N . vo Pa nOCeRR — in the history of i ode a1) Teadionscesss enn ...... Mrs, Gladstane No Exrra Cnarce For Reerrven Srats! An error on the street bills announors secured seats AC An extes charce. Aduiseion 5) cents ; Orchestra Chairs @1. at On Wednosiay, HAMLET. Ov» FELLOWS? HALL: WILL SHORTLY OPEN, S\NDERSON'’S Gigantic Hlustration of Scenes acing o PERSONAL. CARD OF T Active Assnoi 5, ret sated by H. Daniel. 7VERAL FURNISHED ROOMS For Rent, in ao nt-aland pleas’ ituation. Terms mod- Isth st., between E aud F, No, 452, Ja Pocgi* , 1 ( FFICE ROOMS FOR RENT—Two larze |t Offios Reoms, (3d story.) furniehed or unfu> nished—309 Pa. avenne. between 9th and 10th ats, ja 2) 2w ( & Titel ) FRAME HOUSE, Now York avenne and «ood and conveniently id’ passage, and a lace version 21.60 on the ist a: NYDEK, J ~ Store of C. Snyder, | ja 2) tFebt me and conveniently ar- SE, with I rooma, ! tween K street and Now '—A_three-atory t, hatwee! aining nit arranged rocms, with cistern inthe yard. Px February. Inquire of the Plambir¢ and Gas fi next dvor to the Star Office, OR REN‘T—A hand ranged BRICK HO 303 ith street, x 35 por annum. ja -w* avenue. FROM THE FOR SALE OR RENT—A weil wuilt, now 3 ato. | ERTS: Wa»kRr. ry ard basement BRICK HOUSE otaining 10 ituated on L, st’eet, bstwoen lath st. Tho said property n very Accommodating torms. ANGLEY, next door, Now exhibiung in Baltimore to thousands ef ELIGHTED SPECTATORS, And vniversally pronounced a work of UNEQUAL ARTISTIC SKILL, Convectad with this Exhibition is tha ILLUMINATION or THE CITY or LONDON, Which hae never before boon exhibited im Wash, lagton, i> For particulars see fature advertisement aud bills of theday. rooms, with pasence, Vermont avenue & will be sold or rented Inquire of GEO, 'T. L. ja la tf NT—Tio FIRST FLOOR of the build- ing tinmediately opposite the weet wing of the City Hall, recently occupied by Clu so the front story and the third fi torma apply to RIC Louisiana avenve. ja 13 tt wu —A MODt.I, FARM, situated in = Montgomery county, Md., about 4 mies from > Y,PAR 2S ‘ on the turppike ieading to Rockville, BALLS AND PARTIES. h stato of a yee Pipghe the im- Us: ements ary. Wil olda bargain, or RANCE . exchanged for roperty. - yothe plomsretenn. ee wosmai Houses For Reat in Washing- A pi re to aa: Appiy to. G. W. Bay, Nounes to their numerous friend: the 516 7th st. ert Real r stat rh 7 a general, that their Seoond COTIL wow ten PARTY Of th i JOUSE POK RENT OR containing Brooms, gens. P ac water, hath-room, &c. quire en ties premi 24 Missouri avenne. between 444 31d 6th streets, The forntture will, be Feuted with the house, if desired, 21m ON ENGINE COMPAN would announce tuat their ANNI -- ITILLON PARTY will be given et RK SALE—On acoommodating terms, One P'S HALL. February 6th. half Sqvare of Ground,en 7Ln street; will pe ' wars in future advertisements. divided to purchasers. if unmediate liea-} ja 23-ritr tion be made to the un and Fancy Store, 516 7th signed, at their Che ad i geneer Offic PS st., Opposite the Inte! 6. eee R AY & CO »for farm hands,will be taken in ex- change, "389-1 OR, RENT—A new nnd desirable four story BRICK DWELLING, situated on 12th street north, near tf strest—No. 444. Rent moderate, T.LENMAN. No. 471 12th et. dew LOST AND FOU O8T—On Wednesday iat. at Mr. Huleemann A worked pera POCKET BANDKER H verai reward will be given, if leftat 391 1 between 18th and léth. “wa u Apply to J. LOST 592, Weanestay or Thursday of lant wre. OR KENT—PARLORS end CHAMBERS | bs a DIAMOND cut of the noting. In adlunes to its intrine handsomely furnished, with hot and cold water © value, it was a relic cf s departed and bath-room (Potomac water.) The apartments friend. The finder wil! receive the thanks of tas are large and airy; four rooms on @ floor, from the | owner aida suitable reward, by leaving it at No. first up. inquire of WALL, STEPHENS & | 250, on F, betwoen 13th aud ) Tod oy. Fa Avenue, between 9th and 10th ete, oe 65 FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.—Two very desirable newly furnished Roume for reat at 496 D strect north, between 6th and 7th str west. no 3% eott OR R T—The south HOUSE of the row of new four story houses lately erceted on Sd street, hatween D and EF streets north. Also, the thres new four-story dwellings on 4th etreet. front- i he City Ha'l square. These honess contain al on oxdern improvoments, and are desirabi cated. iy ioe terms, Ao apply to. BALDWIN X BRO idere, or Wiha H BS sAe, white and back above reward will’be paid to CHAS, MoNAME L IST—Berweon 7th Stree Plats of Land, aud other I’ two ope. |. A |, in an envel Ward livery at ithson, Banker, corner 7th street and Louisiana cv, i = F.W_ RISQUE sulders. oF Attorney at Law, No. 40 La. avenue, near no 25 aotf FOR, RENT —Severai fine ROOMS, fornished or unfurnished, at 276 Pa. avenue, twodoors east of the Kirkwood Hose, no2-tf SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS Two splendid suites of ROOMS, jazz oe <T—A 5100 BILL of Manhattan © mpany. ew York.on Saturday last. The finder will rowarded on leaving it at the effice of tel, for the owner, ja 73 St" 100 REWARD —Ranaway from the wabeor- ber.on Mondas morning Jan.2. 16), EGRO MAN ISAAC GALLOWA\: & bright mulatto; has hight, near as I oan , elegantly fi ished, will be rented during the session of C wens, is eet six, eight, or ton inches gress, in the most desirabie locality in t all aud very likely when dressed: being within one or two squares of Brown’s and | uP. } when he left me a country suit of National Hotels. Those in pursuit of such Rooma | £rey fuiled linsey, (but I have no doubt he has will do well to make early application at No. 379 uared peg ee US ave Cennbove te: ro ati act hetwee © 4 1 nin istrict of Columbia or of ith street hetween D street and Pa. av. da 5. free States, and $51 1f taken in Ma. Bm © ia VALUABLE FAKM — SALB—Si oASe to be secured in yu Jail so that I can get him again An aga county, t as miles from jor brought home toine. He hae a sister in George jetown, at the intersection of the Georgetown | town, D.C, belonging to Ur. Gratton Tyler. of said and Little Falls roads. consi RGN ee In- | place. ABSALOM A. HALL, aire On the premises, or of Z. RICHARDS, co: Millersville Post Offios. {ith and K' streets, Washineton, D. G- RMAN COLOGNES LUBIN’S EX SOAPS. & C. itera Opening hdc ee a era gooK. WASHER ; MoLAUGHLIN'S, Pa ommeadahionsteqeunde Soe areem _ja 23 3t betw. Sth and tt ‘ay ANTED—a® TUATION. bs VENING AND PARTY FANS ws TE)—A4 SITUATION, by a white wonan, HEAD PINS, Best references given. App.y at for the head. = Union Hote! corner of 13%. et. m1 av. it” \ J ANTED—SITUATION, vy a No. | servant man. as dining room and general waiter He is from the country, and will xive the best referenors as to competency, honesty, sobriety, &o., &o. It" DR MAKER FROM NEW YorRK Wishes an engagement by the day, week, or morth. She also understands bair drossiag. Ad drece fox ® Star Office. far two days, n KANG BLACK and FANCY NETS, Just received, at McLAUGHLIN’S, in 23 St__ Pa. avenue, between Sth and lth ste, T4 E BEST, PIANO FORTES—The Raven, Bacon & Co, Piano, which I have used at the concerts in Willards’ 1, is the best square piine I have ever p!ayed upon. S. BR. MILLS, A new assortinent has jurt arrived at the Music St reef a3) W. G. METZEROTT. [MPERIaL PRUNES, We reerived a Imperial Prunes az for us in Bordeanx. ADIES CA 4 new Inte! want homes. CAPRES, since a supply of fresh Capies Non pareilier, selacted ‘The Prunes are very large and ~ KING & BURCAELL. oer. Sth st, and Vermont ave, G OFF AT COST FOR CASH, iS — $10,000 WORTH OF STAPLE & FANC. fow days yn 24 ar a ONS WANTED, by two respectab'e ——— washer, and ironer. and e+ self generally use Mth st, Caa come we! WadTED-a HOUSE ree of chidren and make her pply. for bee dave, at 5 tis! ~ rom emall fan DRY Goobps. will be pad monthly: Persann hatter mech Connex or Stu St. 4 Our stock for thi D PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, T City Post Office — jas being too large, y selling it off at cont, fe and composed chiefly WANTE and Ie OD Svenue, betwoen + » COOK, WASHE . Apply st 20 New Y. hand 14h good many of which have | ™ = —— and ail for nett cash. To ANTED-—On tho iat of February, ina respect those in want of such goots this is a rare chance. neighborhood of the lsiand or city. * he rent not to eceend the rate of £15 or um. Payment will be made prompt!s © mo Comne and #00 for yourealen use. Ja 83St JOH ITTON. &nd references given if re quiret. ng houses to rent will please address their letters to V., through the City Post Office jn 2i.st° OUSE WANTED—The a ent BURRS Porrasie FOLDING C' OTHES DRYER. ATENTED JULY 25, 183. A VALUABLE HOUSEH’ LD IMPROVE- MeN7, required by every family, and recommend- ing itealfto public favor on account of the follow- verticer rent & smell DWELLING HOUSE as nosr Ing oouxiderations : the intersection of Penasyly enue and ith Itgives a large extent cf clotbes line ina tauteon- | street as he can ficd one su » Rent uct to ex dition in a very amall space. When not cved $2) to $25 psr month. Address E F G,. Star panded the whole apprratus taker Office, stating location and lowest rent eked. and up no rour than a sma. post, and can. if nee- | the advertiser willcsll. eget essary, towed away under shelter until again | — — — reguired for use V JANTED TO HIRE BY THE YEAR-A he entire Drying Apparatus is movable upon NEG o M OMAN or well grown el. 4 the post, so that in hanging clothes upon it, there 1s no necessity for moving around the tine, but the portion to be used i — turned to the spot where Anyipe.son basing suc! s au secure a good home and fair *& &t No 306 Delaware a hd a i. ON in a store, by Sco may earn r8 to lobr ’ Gapieo! Wig? WANXTED-A siTuaTION which ® youth tha clothes are d- pi * The whole apparatus 16 light. simple. not liable to get out af order, durable rnd cheap ; has only to be seen tu be appreciated. Fi ‘or wale GRICEITH & SHIELDS, honest living. | Prefe n & trade. Satisinc 2 tory recommendations in With regard to i rity Hordware importers, Bete tas, [ardeapabitge “Apps es the Chee ee rs 1. [07- Rights to manufacture the above. for sale, jaa-tf — a ES EE ae GENTLEMEN :—I oan only repeat that which BOARDIN been said by othera, as weilas myself: Ti TY NNO iG ol far beyond comparison, the best I have ¢ 8 | ROOMS, with good Bon.d, oan be obtained. Terns rica, Yours, res) ys Moderate. S. Tuaraere. 38 0-4" These Pianos can be had only of JOHN F. EL- LIS, 396 Pa. aven bi between 9th and 10th ete. j21 200 BAGS Blo COFFER. Teale iow ia deonie " ™° SUNRAY & SEMMES._ TPURWS ISLAND SALT : FL 2 , 5000 banhols BENG HT, oase of brig Leni, direct ~ 5 jem} rom Turk’s Isiand. ror — is NEVETT, ja 24-e06t Duke st. Wharf, Aiexandria, Va. EVENING FANS «ND PARIS HAIR PINS. Eu: W. GALT & BRO. open this morning a reed Meri pee newest styles of Evening Fans NOES EES W. GALT & BRO. Jowellers, 354 Penn. avenue, ia 24st 4 doors weat of Brown's Hotel. 4 ERS © CARPENTERS vp BUILDERS. The subsoriber hi n hand $20,00' worth of LUMBr i, which he wishes te dispose of for oaks le. fT 18 it for sale at 10 per cent. less than the cur- rent priess of such material in this market. Call and faa ths stock Aa rope bp rhe Dy jon’s Wharf, of street ard ooat® THEODORE MOSHEK. Ss FOR NEW YO STEAMSHIP MOUNT VE! Washington and Alexandria York. on WEDNESDAY. 25th inata: soesruing will leave New York on SaT- ENON wil leave New ape a ite of ee has i ‘or pataake, apply to ROWLE & On Alesebdrige ORGAN & RHINEBART, Wi jew st . u ING TRUSS. We one Rav ENS of SOLE 6 largest asso: Ry LADIES’ DRES*. and *RUNKS, HAT BOXES &y CARPET BaGs, LAD: ES" ELS-&e., inthis city, Trauks micked, SOE aah seals or eeanecien tie m pepsived or ke en! between Sth and 10th streets. ja 2 6t Watesursrs’ PHOTOGRAPH GAI L¥ RY. No. ¥ GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING GOWNS —A | refitted, hes on exhinti ey einen) Ren ER! F teatrge and fine asso: tof all stylesand qua: | dent and Cabiutol te tains joes from $3 to the Supreme Court United ptates : BiL SrEPaeNs « co. sy dae Ps 0 THE MERCHANT TAILORS anv FINE | S*¢ hie Lmporia! P GLOTHING TRADI Oil aud The eubscribers have received from Philsdel- phia, and will open, on Monday, January 23', on Ger UEENISNT TAL, RING oe co and priraieaa oe tale ware rooms, for inspection | ORDER We oul) offen ec aDE alot of very superior Chinchilla. Moscowa, aud to gentlemen prefer ing to have tho:r oloth- ‘elyet Beaver R . ing made to order. Our assurtment of NTS, &c.. &c., cut, trimmed, and made up in| WESPING. is very complet. iam. crates. the very best merchant tailors” style, and will be | Y® waist fer our usual quality of sold at a sacrifice fur cash or approved paper at 30 gad ot ae Coste for --- ge tis desirable they should be elsed out by and Py ay. bet Thursday. January ath. The Coats wi peed sizes, Sa to 42, and ail the ‘co0cs are per. 1o- feotly fresh, a made during the present winter, and z do, : * Vests of all quaiitias for a. do i any during the t month. ja TG MCGUIRE & CO A nnts af or 2 FOUTFALLS ality and workma: end aticast 5 per cer." On tHe souXBany or 3 cima the usual oity p toes By R. D. Owanee WORLD SETS eet STEPHENS & CO Just received “SHEPHERD'S ja19-6t 322 Pa ay..botwren 9h ano «th sts. j Cor: ‘ana v DOAL OIL. the cheape-t td ner 7th ‘and Dete._ | IK ERS! Soest * piant ertiug og ues, with Lamps for burnt aaa. : MEDICINE. @ 0. ja-t fs afresh o pply of pure ME. . Raber at West A 5 pyEllow F NE LUMBER. Bai se reste i Store, NEING ¢ Pa av wne.eouth men JOY. o Wars THAN: — r tury ty war oa 2 se 5-hm that ve Uren) me ere <2 more, WG. during ay who have ome forsar W 20D, WOOD, WOOD !—The attention of the | so promptly and seitied thelr niin A pree Bud. 1h public to thew benefit and economy.—The Jan Loping in future to ment their increased ity of Reasoued Wood at four dolars ard | sonGd-noe aud liberal patrounce. Vo those who ii cents per cord. Orders left at Jno. H. MoChe- nas a {set «ett eu their Recourte AB ren ier d we a Uro-ery. ete > ey oat moss in mony ree dg gh o ¥ 3. I can be found at orthere #0, if poraibie. by “x : . Liberties Market ‘With the Wood every day n the tr sloneace we to seve them ou a is-sw* zuacey | eqe TR Or Se