Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1860, Page 2

‘THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY. +-Februsry }, 1660, Sptrit ef the Merning Press. The Constitution styles Henry Winter Davis -anotber deserter’ to the Republican ranks, and Says that without ever having bad a very exalted opinion of that gentleman’s political career, it did believe that as the representative in pretension at least, of a Southern constituency, he never could coramit such an act The Intelligencer is devoted to Congressional proceedings and news. ~~ weer U7" The Baltimore Sun says that Henry Winter Davis by voting for Pennington yesterday, ‘‘con- summated the infamy of his position.*’ iL?" The Philadelphians are getting sick of city railroads, and an ordinance bas passed their City Councils asking the Legislature to give no more charters. MF The anniversary of the birth-day of Thos. Paine was celebrated by his admirers, at the City Assembly Rooms, fa New York, on Monday eve- ning. 7 In a letter to the “American Railway Review,” Capt. M. C. Meigs, of this city, advo- cates the formation of an American Association of Engineers, with an organ of publication. U7 Gov. Lowe bas brought suit, in the name of the State of lowa, against the State of Pennsyl- vania, for charging tonnage duty on the freight that passes over the Pennsylvania Central railroad. I> From J. Shillington we have the January number of Blackwood’s Magazine, containing among other readable articles one of special American interest, entitled “Rambles at Random in the Scuthern States * UA German astronomer, M. Schwabe en- deavors to show that certain furrow-like streaks observable upen the surface of the moon are as- cribable to the existence of vegetation. Those streaks appear and disappear, he says, according to the season OF The Gaeeta of Havana, fiercely denounces hooped skirts, as a diabolical invention, apropos ofa: accident which recently happened to the Prima Domna Cortesi. While ascending a stair- way she stepped on hey shirt, was thrown down, and dislocated ber shoulder. iL 7 About thirty persons assembled at the Astor House, New York, on Monday night. on the occa- sion of 2 complimentary dinner given by Mayor Wood to the Mozart delegates to the coming Convention at Charleston. Among those assem- bled were Charles O’Conor, Judge Bronson, and others. i> The New York correspondent of the New Orleans Courier says that ‘‘a number of our first class citizens—gentlemen of the ton ton— are as- sociating together for the purpose of forming a society, the objects of which shall be to extend hospitality to distinguished men from all parts of the Uniou upon thetr arrival in New York.” — A xEw Pian ror Government Corrrspon- pexce —In the Senate, yesterday, Mr. Sebastian offered the following resolution; which was adopted . Resolved. That the Committee on Military Af- fairs be instrncted to inquire into the expedien of securing the exclusive use and benefit of a sy tem of communication by cypher in writing or b telegraph between officers of the Goveranmnteand to report upon any schemes or plans submitted for tbat purpose, by bill or otherwise. How tury treat Rerorters ocr Wret.— The Cincinnati Enquirer tells about a committee- man at the great Union-spree-banquet in that city who passed a reporter in after this wise : Com.—(To the door-keeper.)—*+ Here, pass this zentleman in e's areporter, and don’t want eny‘hing to cat The Enquirer calls the committee-man “a dirty dog." The Commercial, with a lamentable want of esprit du corps, defends the committee-man, and thinks the reporter didn’t need anything to eat as he only went to report the Proceedings The Commercial man has certainly earned Ars privilege of ‘-something to eat." Personal. Hon. A. G. Porter and lady, of Ind, are at Wiliards’. + Hon. Mr. Faulkner. of Virginia. sails from New York to-day with his family, in the Africa, to enter upon his duties as Minister to France. -*+* Gen Hamilton, Md ; Hon. Mr. Livermore, Hon. E. B. Bigelow, Sidney Bartlett. Mass.; Geo. W. Chase and Judge Pierpont, N.Y; and Mad Lola Montez, are at the National. ----'The Washington correspondent of the Cin- etnnati Commercial says there is a rumor that Lord Lyons. the new British Minister, will shortly lead Miss Harriet Lane to the altar. + Hume, the Connecticut Yankee tailor, who swopped his spiritualism for a Russian princess, has perpetuated in his family his powers asa medium. A letter from him in London says he receives jntejlient communicati through his infant son. +--+: Wesee that Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen. of New York. bas been blessed with a son and beir, after ha reached the mature age of 71 years. He has had better business for two years pest, than in running for the Vice Preaidency, in opposition to a Democrat. -~** Helper, the author of the Impending Crisis book. receives no pecuniary benefit from the sale of the work, but the executive committee c barged with disseminating the book, on behalf of the Republican party, are to have a meeting shortly. with a view to securing him a share of the pro- ceeds. +++ Dr. Alexander, who died at Princeton. N. J., on Saturday, spoke almest al! the modern jan faeces of Europe, and #s a scholar in Oriental iterature bad no superior in this country. His critical works are distinguished by keen analysis and by bold and original views. His commen- taries on Isaiah, Job and the New Testament have had a wide circulation both in Europe and America. a Tre Case oF Jurce Stump, or Battinone — Sheriff Creamer, of Baltimore county, was exam ined #3 a witness In this cese before the joint committee of the Maryland Legislature, at Annap- olis, on Monday. He stated that he had seen Judge Stump drunk on the bench in the trial of cases more than once, and at those times be was unfit todo business. His demeanor on the bench js urdignitied and vulgar. Witness has seen him drunk on the bench repeatedly; has seen bim fre. quently asleep from the effects of liquor; has fre- quently remonstrated with him about drinking. and he has said to witness that when be eat and drank it did rot hurt him, bat when be only dronk he got mest d—d drunk Witness thinks Indge Stomp is usaally intoxicated. and that he often & he court for an undue length of nd that he indulges in the use of ardent spiri's to the neglect of bis official duties The jeage fined persons for selling iiqror on Sunday only a year, and refused to fine the parties a second time the same year. He directed me to settle all second —— on payment of costs. He said to me sbortiyafter I came into oifice that he could not delevete to me bis powers, but he wonld direct ine to dispose of the Sunday iquor law cases as I have stated. The grand Sury would regalarly ‘nt the same parties two or three times a year, jut he said they should not be fined morethan once. end that the other presentments could be settled in the sheriffs office om the payment of cos\ He cave the sme instructions in relation to th: disposal ef second or third presentments of wo- men for keeping héuses of ill-fame, and that I must scttle them in my effice, so as not to let the women bether him Witness bas been notified at times wheu some of bis jurymen were {utoxiceted, aad have urged the Judge to prevent their going te Sherwena's hotel, where they cou!d get liquor: but he refused to reprimand them. although he Sehnert the juror was drunk. He said some mei tnust Lave liquor, and it would not do to be hard on them. The Judge never rebuked a Juror wo came into the box drunk, but always to go te Sherwood’s and have [i- ‘ses were examined and were still : oo nagcmed to be that the mous): Stomp’s impeachment Theen rae ! of Interest manifested in the case, vet tat the Judze shonld be * be is. itis sdmitted that he isa bar to tefrm » Jong as be remains on the bench 0° the Crimtns! Court The J £ before the committee. aE? Sa Se) Come A Tavg BatsaM.—Dr. Wistar’s Balsam 4 Cherry °s truly a talsam anda blessing soe cag Ids ‘It contains the pure balsamic inciple of the wild cherry, the balsamic properties of tarand of pine. Its ingredients, which are mingled after the trae priastpi- of cseus. try, are all fe, sud therefore it ts sxfe ard s: re in effect. C, ‘bs, colds, consumption. and bre nebial troubles ial be'samic influence, as e—— OO Proceedings of Yesterday Afterneen, } In tmx Sexate, yesterday, Mr. Hunter pro- ceeded with his remarks upon Mr. Douglas's inter- State protection resolution. He thought it wasa moderate estimate, founded upon statistics which he adduced, that there were from three to four millions of human bei; in the northern States who owe their living and subsistence to the com- merce with the South. and, but for that comm would be compelled to emigrate. The manufac- turing and navigating interests have been raised under the protective system; fishing vessels to this day draw a bounty from the Government. In the South, since the slaveholder owns both capital and labor, it is for his interest to do justice to both. The South being the minority power in this Confederacy. and having a great interest which is constantly assailed, she necessarily stands as a watch-tower of theg‘onstitution. While other interests have grown up under the fostering care of the Government, the South has never asked a dollar for that purpose, if we except a few sugar planters. Mr. H. discussed the institution of sla- very, which he regarded as the normal condition of Luman society, and as the keystone of the arch upon which rests the very fabric of our Govern- ment; and yet, strang: say, this institution has been the object of persis'ent warfare for more than forty years. It commenced with the Missouri restriction; then followed the abuse of the right of petition, by sending fetitions to Congress whese object was to make the slavebolder odious and the instétution detestable. Th!s warfare has been coutinued to this day, and for what object? They have no right to interfere with it in the States where it exists; and yet, unless they desire agitation for the sake of agitation, what other Possible end can they have in view? Mr. Green remarked that he understood that some other Senators desired to speak on this ques- tion, and he, therefore, moved that the resolution lie on the table, to be called up again whenever the Senate should think p-oper. Tux Batiot or Yxstexpay.—As foretold by the Star, Mr. Winter Davis voted for the Helperite party’s candidate fora Speaker yesterday after- noon, of course alone of the representatives from the slave-bolding States. But for the veny unex- pected refusal of Mr. George Briggs, of New York, to do likewise, Mr. Pennington would have been elected on that ballot, wherein he lacked but asingle vote of a triumph. On the day before Mr. Briggs voted for Mr. Pennington, butchanged his vote to another on ascertaining that bis vote would not elect Mr P. It is probable that yester- day he withheld his vote from that gentleman only under the mistaken impression that if given to him it would not have secured his election. Last evening the Republican party managers freely de- clared themselves certain of the vote of Mr. Brigg in their behalf, to-day; and we sve no reason to donbt the correctness of their anticipation. Personally our amiable friend Briggs is a glori- ous fellow, whom everybody likes, because he deserves the kind regards of all. Politically, however, he is getting, asage advances vpon him, quite weak in the knees. We know no one better fortified by or with good resolves. But, if the spirit is willing, the flesh is weak. So, as olda stager on the political boards as he is, we may not be surprised on finding that he at last falls an un- willing victim to the arts of Helperism, by which he has been beset from home for eight weeks past, as never was representative before. Intending to decide the contest eventually in favor of Helper- ism, we regret that he did not do that thing yes. terday; for nothing was to be gained to the coun- try by thus protracting it twenty-four hours longer. Mr. McCiernanv.—Already the South Ameri- can lobby here ure endeavoring to excuse their rank and file in the House hall who refused to vote yesterday for Mr. McClernand, on the ground that he was the representative of squatter sovereignty, which, all know, we would not touch per se with a forty-foot pole. Now, an American-party or Democratic-party vote for him was no more a vote for squatter sovereignty, than were the votes of the Democracy and Anti-Lecomptonites in favor of Mr. Smith, votes in favor of Old-line Whigzery; or those cast for Mr. Boteler by the sime rarties, votes in favor of American-party political prin- ciples—no more. Mr. McClernand was nominated in the Lope of detaching from Helperism Messrs- Adrain, Reynolds and R iggs. and in the confident expectation that the South Americans would prove, by voting for him in a body, that they were actuated by the disposition to prevent the triumph of Helperism in the Government, that induced the Democrats to throw aside for the nonce their party political preferences and vote for Mr. Smith, who it will be remembered (the mistake of Mr. Hill of Georgia in that connection to the contrary not- withstanding.) was the nominee of the South Americans only—not after an expression of Demo- cratic-party preference for him, as Mr. Reagan yesterday made plain. As for Mr. McClernand, personaliy, there is no more conservative, cool-headed, and eiiicient member in the hal, as bis previous Congressional record proves; and it being found impossible to elect a Speaker identified only with the Demo- cratic party as represented in the views on squat- ter sovereignty of the great mass of the party, be was certainly the first man outside of that circle for whom the Southern Democrats one and all, should have voted. Ere the close of the@session we know well, those of them who refused him their support will be satisfied that they made a mistake in so doing; for however much be may be compelled to represent the sentiment of bis constituents upon the idiosyncracy of Senator Douglas, in all things else he will be found as true as steel and at least as effective in the Demo- cratic party's cause in nearly every point, as any journed. Hovss.—The House proceeded to vote the forty- third time for Speaker, with the following resvit: Whole number of votes cast,233—necessary to a choice, 117. For Mr. Pennington—Messrs. Adams of Mass., Adrain, Aldrich, Alley, Asbley, Baboitt, Beale, Bingham, Blair, Blake, Brayton, Bufinton, Bur- ingame,” Burnham, ‘Burroughs, Butterfield, Campbell, Carey, Carter, Case, Colfax, Conkling, Corwin, Covode, Curtis, Davis of Md., Dawes, Delano, Duell, Dunn, Edgerton, Edwards, Eliot, Ely, Farnsworth, Fenton, Ferry, Foster, Frink, French, Gooch, Grabam, Grow, Gurley, Pale, Hall, Haskin, Helmick, Hickman, Hoard, Hur hrey, Hutchins, Irvine, Junkin, Kellogg of Ill., Kellogg of Mich., Kenyon, Kilgore, Killing Leach of Mich., Lee, Longnecker, Loomis, Lov joy, Marston, McKean, McKnight, McPhe'son, Millward, Moorehead,’ Morrill, Morris of Penn. Morse, Nixon, Olin, Palmer, Perry, Pettit, Porter, Potter, Pottle, Reynolds, Rice, Robinson of &.1., Royce, Schwartz, Scranton, Sedgwick, Shernan, Somes, Spaulding, Spinner, stanton, Stevens. Stewart of eer oot ey :Theiker, ‘Tompkins, Train, Trimble, Vandever, Van Wyck, Verree, Wade, Waldron, Walton, Washbume of Wis .Washburne of [11 , Washburn of Me » Wells. Wilson, Windom, Weod, and Woodruff—U6. For Mr. McClernand—Messrs. Allen, Anéerso of Mo » Ashmore, Avety, Barksdale, Barr, Barrett, Bocogk. Boteler, Bouligny, Branch, Briggs, Bris- tow, Burch, Burnett, Clark of N.Y, Clark of Mo, Clemens, Cobb, John Cochrane, Cooper, Cox, Craige of N.C., Craig of Mo., Crawford’ Davidson, Davis of Ind.. Davis of Miss., Dejar- nette, Dimmick, Edmundson, English, Floreice, Fouke, Garnett, Gartrell, Hamiiton, Harris cf Va ’ Hawkins, Hindman, Holman, Houston, Howard. Hughes, Jackson, Jenkius, Jones, Kunke Lamar, Landrum, Larrabee, Leake. Logan, Love. aclay, Martin of Obio, Martin of Va., Maynard, NcRae, Millson, Montgomery, Morris of Ill... Niblack: Noell, Pendleton, Peyton, Phelps, Pryor, Reay Riggs, Robinson of [l,. Ruttin, ust, Sickles, Simms, Singleton, Smith of Va. of N.C , Stevenson, Stewart of Md., Stout, Tay- lor, Thomas, Underwood, Vailandizham, Vance, Whiteley, Winslow, Woodson, and Wright—9!- For Mr. Millson—Messrs. Hardeman, Hill, Ne!- son. Quarles, Stokes, and Hatton—6 For Mr. Me(ucen —Messrs. Bonham. Clopton, Curry, Miles, Moore of Ala., and Pagh—6. For Mr. Gtlner—Messrs. Adams of Ky., Ander- son of Ky., Harris of Md., Mallory, and Webster —5. : For Mr. Vallandig am—Mr. Boyce—1 other geatleman to be named For Mr. Taylor—Mr. Brabeon—}. a For Mr. Clark of N. Y.—Mr. Etheridze—1 Tue House Cuernsmir.—Candidates for the | For Mr. Clemens—Mr. Gilmer—t. House Clerkship were as thick as blackberries hes ar Pugh aae Meooe of a ct. = ‘or Mr. Pugh—! McQueen—1,. around the lobbies to-day. The only Democrat For Mr. Smith of N.C —Mr. Moore of Ky.—1. talked of in that connection fs the present incum- For bent, Mr. J.C. Allen, of Illinois, whe will prove a very formidable competitor with any and all his many rivals for that position. Mr. Forney aud his friends are moving heaven and, carth Ww secure for Lim a regular Republican party caucus nomi- nation—a funny idea in view of the fact that Mr. F. makes no bones of his intention to sustain the nomination of the Charlestou convention, if the nominee be Senator Douglas. In view of the fact that many of the Republican members are understood to insist on thorough sectional (northern) organization of the House. so far as its offices of political influence (the Speak- ership and Clerksbip) are concerned, we shall not be surprised if Mr. Forney be nominated, as the Douglasites who have taken service under the Republican party banner are understood to be fixed in the puryose of voting for no other nozth- ern candidate but Mr. F. But tke erd is not yet. We believe that more or less of the Republican members will under no circumstances vote for Mr. Forney. because well aware that bis pol. 2re altogether shaped by lis momentary pecu- niary interests in these tlines, and for other good and suiticieat reason . ee Tux Contgst FoR THK SPeakERSHIP.—In ad- dition to the vote of Mr. Briggs, it was understood last night that Mr. Riggs designed voting for M-. Pennington to-day, having voted for him on one ballot on Monday last. it will be remembered. Mr. Burnett pledged the Democracy yesterday to vote to-day without further talking, we hear, and trnst that the pledge may be fairly redecuned: for the country. from Maine to Louisiana, {s heart- sick over the want of business practicability dis- played by the House. Were it possible to secure the election of another than a candidate of Hel- perism, the policy of protracting the dead-lock might find approvers somewhere. Butasall now comprehend that further delay can accomplisu nothing whatever for the public interest, all real- ize that it will be both prudent and patriotic quietly to allow matters, now, to take their inevi- table course. Mr. Miles—Mr. Keitt—1. For Mr. Phstps—Mr. McClernanéd—t. The whole number of votes was 233; necessary for a choice 117; aud there was no choice. : During the iS When Mi. Davi8, of MQ, scoponded to his name by voting for Mr. Pennington, there was vigorous applause on the republican side of the House and in portions of the yallery. Mr. Burnett, of Ky.. rose to a question of order. He had witnessed with pain and regret these ex- hibitions ef American citizens in these galerics ‘They were all wrong, and if they intended to be a deliberative bedy they ought to puta stop to them, and, if it was necessary, even clear the gal- leries for that purpose. Mr. Craige, of N.C., suggested that the ap- lause should first be stopped on the flvor of this House. Mr. Burnett said the blush of shame ought to mantle the cheek of any member who would be gutlty of such indecoruin. Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, said on that side they concurred in the remarks of the gentleman from Kentucky, but the first exhibition of applause to- day came from the Democratic side, and it had been general on that side He hoped the practice wonld new he discontinued. The Clerk appealed to gentlemen on the floor and in the galleries to preserve order. Aiter expianations from vari ative to their votes, and the announcement of the vote— Mr. Winslow, of N.C. adjourn Watoes. “No, no!"* ag and nays. Mr. English, ef Ind/ [ move that the Honse proceed to vote for a Speaker The yeas and nays were ordered on the motion to adjourn, aud resulted .—Yeas W. nays 10. Sn the House refused to adjourn. ‘The result having been announced— Mr. Sherm of OW that the House proceed toa for Speaker, and demanded the previous question. Mr. Flore! of Pa., moved that when the Honse adjourn it be to meet day after to-morrow, and called for the yeas and nays on that motion. Mr. Burnett, of Ky, moved that the House adjourn; and the yeas and nays were ordered on that motion. . Mr. Garnett, of V voting; and the ye: that motion Mr. Colfax, of fad., said the time of the House had been consumed on this one ballot by gentle- men on the otuer side making explanations An irregular discussion ensued, in the course of which, Mr. Kellogg, of IN, proposed that the repub- licans consent to an adjournment, if the other side Would agree to vote without delay to-morrow, after a cail of the House This was finally agreed to; and_at twenty min- utes past four the House adjourned. moved that the House on .atked to be excused from end nays were called for on ge eS. Tue Hovsx tTo-pay were occupied until 1 p.m. in the consideration of dilatory motions designed to give lazgard members an opportunity to reach the hall before they proceeded to vote for a Speaker. A rumor prevailed in the lobbies that Mr. Stallworth, of Ala., had arrived, leading to & hope on the part of many that after all it might be possible to defeat Mr. Pennington. There was no truth in the report, however. We presume that by 3 p. m. an election will have been effected. —aa ResicNep AND ArpointeD.—Mr. John W. Mors ley, of Mo, has resigned his second-class ($1,400 per annum) clerkship in the General Land Office, and Mr. Wm. S. Morseley, of the same State, has been appointed toa first-class (31,200 per annuw) clerkship in the same bureau, ee = Proceedings of fe-Dny. Ix rar Senate, to-day. Mr. Brown’s resolution on the rights of property in the Territories a taken up, was, on motion of Mr. Fitch, postponed until half-past 1 o’cloek to-morrow, (when that gentleman has the floor ) The Senate went into executive session, ind our report closed. ue House was this morning opened with prayer by Rabbi Rapbael. of New York, which occupied ten minutes in its delivery. He wasap pareled in the robes appropriate to his offic spoke a portion of the prayer in the Hebrew - guage. tts English portion abounded throughout with ea reney petiole and religious sentiments — Tus Weatner.—The following report of the weather for the morning is made from the Amer- iean Consolidated Telegraph Line to the Smith- sonizn Institution. The time of observation is eS ee ing read— about 7 o’clock. Mr. Phelps of Mo., moved a call of the House; Fesrcary 1, 1860. which was ordered and executed New York, N.Y snowing, cold. Mr. Bocock said, as there were inembers who Philadelphia, Pa. snowing, cold. had not yet reached the Hall, in order to enable Baltimore, Md snowing, cold. them to arrive before proceeding to vote for Washington, clondy, deep snow. Speaker, he moved that Mr. Clark of N. Y., be Richmend, Petersburg, V: Norfolk, Va... Raleigh, N. C. Wilmington, N.C. Columbia, S C snowing, 17°. snowing, cold. violent snow storm. cloudy, 16°. raining, cold. +++-cloudy, cold. cleudy, 58°, wind W cloudy, cold excused for non-atteudance On this motion he called for the yeas and nays: which were ordered; and that gentleman was ex- cused. Yeas 1i9, nays 107 The House then proceeded to the forty.fourth ballot for Speaker, wita the following result: Whele number of votes cast, 233; necessary to a choice, 117. § cloudy, 55°,wind NW Peanington . 16 clear, cold. McClernand. ve cloudy, cold. Gilmer . uw . cloudy, cold. a From Cutxa —A letter from an efficer on board the U.§ sloop of War Hartford, dated at Hong Frederick, Md. Kong, Nov. 15th, and published in the Sava: nah Hagerstown. Md. Cumnberland, Md. Republican, says: Grafton, Va.... cloudy, cold ‘ The stragyle will be in the neizhborhood of Wheeling, Va. cloudy, cold. Pekin, it is thought, ag the determination of John Parkersburg, Va. --cloudy, cold. Bull is to do something decisive; and if the expec- Line down west of Parkersburg, caused by tke | tations of some are realized. the capital of the Ce- storm. lestial Empire will soon be visited by armed Bar- Barometer at the Smithsonian at 7a. m., (cor- | barians. by anticipate an obstinate resistance. as tected for temperature,) 20,204; at neon, 30,364. the recent affair ou the Peiho has elevated Jobn Thermomet:r at 7 3. m . 10°; at noon, 13>. Chinamaa’s idea of his military powers to a won- during 24 hours ending? 9 a. m. to- | derful extent. Whether or not we are to be drawn day, 54°; minimum 10°. into this war, the fature will decide. ‘There is little or no prospect cf it at present, though: it is the sanguine hope of some American residents in China that we may be under the necessity of burning *villanous saltpetre.’ The English are anxious for us to join in the melee—of that you are aware.’ - = : Se — 7 The new Republican Chief Justice of Towa isa spiritualist, and it is stated that he bas “2 castle at Keokuk for the reception Of invisible =a fies = ull hopes of a cordingly set to work to derive means to secure joined in the conspiracy, and soon all their plans were made to execute their murderous purpose, icertained, to carry out the deadly work. For some time they were unable to decide what weapons should be used; but finally, at the suggestion of Stephens, revolvers were agreed w the most effectual. took to secure the weapons, and ‘The motion was agreed to; and the Senate ad-| PrS'thied party, two revolvers, loaded wach to the muzzle, were o'clock yesterday wfternoon, and he at once took and these two gentlemen, with two others, one a Mr. Cunningham, a keeper, forthwith proceeded to the cells of the prisoners to his cell door, after opening it, and ordere: to submitto being searched. At this announce- ment Stephens seemed greatly surprised, but put- ting on an air of firmness, demurred, and si: thought it rather hard that one whose life was so short should be subjected to being even suspected of ba the same time being apparently very indignant te Murder Twe of the Keepers ef the City Prisen. ames Stephens and Felix Sanchez. the Conspir- ators, both Convicts, armed with Six-barreled Revolvers—The Villains seized and disarmed— A hole discovered cut in the wall of Stephens’ cell—Their plans of escape, etc. Jarly last evening a important di tolight at the city ‘Prison, which bed not facts become known, there is nota shadow of bt but that, in all See the lives of two the kee or night watchmen at the Tombs, ed Finley, and another whose name we fag would have been sacrificed and rdered before assistarice could be rendered thm. The desperate plot was one which, from a@ accounts, would have resulted in instant death tboth the keepers, and the escape of two of the onvicts, James Stephens and Felix Sanchez. It vill be remembered that Stephens fs the man onvicted of murdering bis wife, by administer- hg poison, and is tobe hung on Friday next. Jelix Sanchez is a Spanish negro, convicted of purder by killing his father-in-law, Mr. Cus- jore, in Sullivan street, about fourteen months go. Both these prisoners occupy cells adjoin- ng, on the ground floor of the prison, and at imes have had opportunities of conversing to- jether. "It seems that Stephens is su to be the first »tiginator of the plot, by which he had hoped to save Sectired his liberty and that of Sanchez. About two weeks ago he considered the ides that pardon would be useless, and he ac- ais freedom. With the ald of a friend he divulged iis scheme to Sanchez, whom it appears heartily ind last night was arranged, so far as can be 28- n, they being Accordingly Stephens under- b some means at resent unknown, but no doubt through the help iaced in theit hands, without the knowledge of the wardens or any of the deputies. It seems that it has been the habit of the keepers to ive the above prisoners their suppers after the remaining convicts had been locked up for the night, and it was at this time that the attempt to carry into eff-ct the plot was to be perpetrated Stephens was, the minute the keeper opened bis cell doer, to step out and shoot him dead, and then to kill the other keeper in the same manne he was then to procure the keys and release Sa chez, and if possible liberate themsetves. It, however, in some way became known to the Warden of the prison, Mr. Charles Sutton, about4 rompt steps tp foil them in ther bloody purpose Mr. Sutton communicated the fact to Sheriif Kelly, They called Stephens him he searched. or igus, and at ving any such d This plea was, however, of no avail, and Warden Sutton, with Sheriff’ Kelly and the two others, seized him, finding tbat he would not allow them to search bim quietly. As soon as they took hold of him he inade a desperate struggle, and resisted with all bis power, but finally be was thrown to the floor, and while four held him upon his back the other searched his pockets As was suspected, in one of his pockets was found a six-barrel re- volver, heavily loaded. When it was tuken out Stephens gave up, and hung his head, knowing full well that it was now all day with him. He said nothing, but was immediately handcuffed by Cunningham, and locked up in another cell hey then proceeded to the cell of Sanchez, and demanded fim to give over the pistol he had in possession’, which he instantly did, producing a like revolver, loaded to the muzzic. Both Sanchez and Stephens were then taken to adark cell on the fourth tier, handcuffed, and Safely secured. That the plot was frustrated i no fault of Stephens, as his desperate character is too well known to admit of « doubt but that had he got outof his cell his escape Ca Searching Stepbens’ ceil a hole was discovered partly made through the side wail between his cell and Sanchez’s; it was hid by the bed and some cigar boxes. How the secret leaked out has not been ascertained, but it is presumed that Sanchez became alarmed and + squealed.’ ‘The only sure way of escape for tbe prisoners. bad they been successful in killing the two keepers. were to procure the keys, pass into the court-room of the special sessions, thence into the Fire Mar- shal’s office, and, opening the outer doer. al! they had to do was to scale the iron railing, and they were free. There isno doubt but some of Ste- phens* friends were In waiting durin the nizht to aid them in their flight Y. Heraid, Jan.31. re UF Au extensive bonnet establiehment in Cbi- C1go attributes its failure to the fashion there of wearing hoods and ‘‘clouds,” instead of bonnets Si senseeneeeeeneee ree Mr. rh NATIONAL GUAR D.—Tho members will iu meet at their armory THIS( Wedn sday) SVENING, at 744 o'clock, as thore is businers of Imro tarce to transact, it* J. MATTINGLY. Sec, THE EXHIBITION TO BE GIVEN BY the Gersuch Chapel Sunday Schoo| will take paces on TUE: AY, Februa-y 7. 186%. at the Church, on 44 street, Island. ‘The proaseds to be devoted to the Sunday Scho: falar f ATTENTION Ne. 5 —Thoarern'ar month y meeting cf tha Perseveranes Fire Company Ne 5, will be hela on THURSDAY, February 2, 1 Every member is ca pure’ ®. ber take plane. ard other business of the utno:t impo tance wil. ba transac’, GEO. FLETCHER, Sec, fo 1 2t* 2 ASsocl- Tho seventh anniversary marting ibs he'd ia the Leeture Roor f i on THURSDAY slock. y be Xpegt J from Rev. Dr. Bocock, R Spencer Kennard av’ Janec P.H. Vernon, The pub! ited to he present. Psi ct F. BR IN TUCKE s f FRENCH OPERA COoMIQUE Compyny. now porta to crowded houses at the Acadomy of Music in Phi'adelphia, ave been engaged and will perform in Washing on in the e or so. The artists are new import rr ‘aris. acd have ret with uapara.leed sucesss in New York. . A company of sort has nover appearod be: in this country, aud the entiusiagin with they have been greeted in New York and Ph phia inihors the management to believe they will meet with equal success in this city. Pacthee partionlars will be given hereafter. lel 4 EVENIN Rovarks ma: city, and »sitary at Lo 5,984 Depositary at Galvest 35.90 epositary at Norfolk (Sawyer). 58 positary at Cincinnati () “ 9.687 Depositary at Cincinnats (Colla | 20 Depositary at Little Rock, Ark 140.23 positary at Chicago, Illinois. gam epositary at Detroit, Michigan . 7,409 positary at Omaha City, Nebraska. . 10.123 sitary at Omaha City, (Gilimore). es Inn D>positary at Olympia City, Washington Territory 2035 Desositary at + allanaseae. Flr rid: os = | 4.557 Assay office of the United States, New York. 1,432,513 Mint of the United States, Philadelphia, Pa. . 241.94 Branch mint of the United States, Charlotte, > ‘32000 Branch mint of the United States, Dahlonega, 77,95) Branch mint of the United States, New Orlean 489,287 Brauch mint of the United States, San Francisco, Ci 500,000 00 noe to int ‘ i z afts issued, but were then unpaid, and the amount then remairing subject to t. pad Fp ‘af future transfers to and from depositaries, as ordered by the Secretary of the Showine, => 1 =—=—=—! 4 what pl Amountonde = — A ace, in Pl ; posite, paid, though! jetten mud. payable. raft, : eee esc f the United Washington, D.C. 86'0,205, Pee eee fendi mg bray Pphors meee pene I Assistant Treasurer, Ser, ork, New = . Assistant Treasurer, Iphia. Fossey! ve — w7e.213 Assistant Treasurer, Charleston, South Carolina. . 13 Assistant Treasurer, neve ai oy te re 3 Assistant Treasurer, § ui Aaa Sat rea: rer, Sop Fi neiseo, Cal = positary at io, New York q Depositary at Baltimore, Marflan — positary at ee = rag ik =| am Bepoaitary at Wilmington, North Carolina. 76% Depositary at Savannah, Georgt es Depositary at Mol man. aad p y 2018 positary at Pi 2 3 SSSSPAVALLHLBSRBRRSKoARALESSASLAKaS | $9,418,260 10 | $1,592,832 7 —_—__ $*558.8% Bo Deduct overdral¥, ..........00se0cen cen T1387 @ Transfers ordered to Treasury of the United States, Washington, D. C...... ‘Sransiers ordere! to As irtant Treasurer, St. Louis, Mo. . : Transters ordered to Assistant Treasurer. San Franc Transfer« ordered to Depositary at Norfolk, Va st ordered from Assistant Treasurer, New York, New York. Fianatore ordered thoes hitat of the United Bente, Peal eels Pat AMUSEMENTS. P#icwARMONic HALL — LAST NIGHT’ MADAM LOLA MONTEZ, (Countess OF LANDSFFLD.) +9) [PORTANT NOTICE -~ 860 S60 'trORTANT No 1 SOUTHERN TRAVELERS. Ss ' FOR MEMPHIS $ NEW ORLEANS | aT 1 Vi Orance& Alexandria, V: Meaipuis & Charie: —- acl ¥ y 4 stn and New Orleans & Will ive ber Wan on ene Skotoh Outit ot A Mrect Route anp Continvovs Raitwar Cor é PHILHAKMONIC HALL. NECTIONS TO snp | JHURSDAY bv NG, Pebrnary 24, 196, Ss ae Pe ee Knorville. | fe 10m, svtlle, Mobile. Chattanooga, | ‘Atianta, Montgomery. Columbus, Nasnediies |/PATLAARMONIC HALL Grand Junction, Memphis, and New Orleans! By Parnecviar Reovesr, {0 GREAT REDUCTION OF TIME.£} A and ri o Lynolburg, an 80 ' SiPPI CENTRAL. oe. now completed, making | tats Route t! SHORTEST AND MOST DESIRABLE ‘0 NEW ORLEANS, Ayp IxtERMEDIATE Pornts. TuRovGH Tickets to all cf the above pornts can | be procured atthe Great Southern and Southwestern Miss GRACE WILLOUGHBY Will g:ve.a Second and Positivelr Lect CONCERT, O2 WEDNESDAY EVENING, Febr Aseisted by her Cousin. Miss GERTRUD& MELVIN And the calobrated Vielini st, CHARLES ELLIOTT Railroad Office, corner of Sixth street and Pennsyl. | won # Cents, For partioulars eee Pr vauia avente, Washington, D. eine * | sramme. ja 31-2 he ves WAS) \ Dy for _ wmketincaive ee WASHINGTON THEATRE Ht Sure and Ask for Tickets via Orange and —_ . AN contri Ration 7” Tis lox Mee WW Berens Passo) ‘om New York will meet an Agent - “"Mc. AxsL Ca N isto ee pind fei Railroad at the | tase Manager Mr. Axerax Com. Weshington, from whom they will receive polite The Management announces wit) persurst public of Washington the enescement, f SIX NIGHTS ONLY, With the CeLesraten COOPER OPERA TROUPE, tion. Omnibnses leave the Office, corner of Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue, at 6 a. m. iL On arriving at Washington, passengers for tho Senth will be careful to take the Orange and Alexsrdria Railroad Omnibus. Universally pronounced by the musical critics of JAMES A. EVANS, the South and West to be the finest com!ination fe 1-tf Ticket Agent, Washington. of Lyrte Artiste in the Union. ANNIE MILNER, Prima Donna Asroluta FOR SALE AND RENT. Miss H’ PAY NE, Seoonda Denn ee oe Mins ANNIE KEMP, C story BRICK HOUSE | Mj, BRQAKROUSE BOWL ituated on F street north, “Mr. RUDOLPHS weet. For further partio- 2 APower o ars inquire of J. ROVER, ist, cine and K . Seo The ORCHESTRA will i effciont and complete, {OR RENT—A BRICK HOUSE situated a fow @ whale under the direetion o F Cours easteof the market house, near the Navy H.C. COOPE Yard, ‘itis conveniently arranged ‘for a. well (Late Leader of the Londor Philharmonic Society Root auy petal Businons there 2 rood ‘able on] THIS (Wedzcsda-) EVENING, Feb. 1, 185 the luv.” To a punet cnant the rent wi low. vill be presented Beliini’s Grand Opera, Apply to Ek. PICKRELL & CO., Water stree Groreetown. os ea NORMA. --+--Mies Annie Milney Miss Payne JABLE LAND FOR SALE.—I will sell, at-ly, from one thousand to three thou: of f and, situated witnin five miles of Front Royal, at the Cou aa Seat of Warren county, Th land is heavily timbered, Pprincipal.y onestrut, oak of iargeeizs and will yield an 1 mense amount of tru bark. On the property is a fine stream of water suffi-ient for the erection of a mil to grind bark. or forany ot ver application d + rable, and we | snited fora tannery oF most weive scale. The property is within 5.milee of Srassas Gsp Ra.rord, and Crasy access. Porson’ wishing té purchase w: oil at my resi. d-nce, in Warren county, two. es cast of Stras- barg, on the Manassas Gap Raiiroad, and 1 will take pleasure in showing tnem the prowerty. Fi Upper Priv . Lower Privete Boxes... ....._ (Reserved Seats 25 cents extra.) Doors open at 7: commence 7% o'clock precisely. Box Sheet _wi!l be open on Saturday morning. at | Metzerott’s Music Store. in v7-At ther informaton exn be had of W. D Wallach. . Eg , ‘ Editcr of ths Washington D.C) Stan (Veo FELLOWS’ Bat: fatim ‘A. PITMAN. WILL OPEN W ESDAY NIGHT, Feb. 1. Sanderson's Gigantic Ilastrati: FROM THE RUSSIAN WAR. Universal? pronounced a work of UNEQUAL ARTISTIC SKILL. Yonreoted with this Fxhibition is th= Illumination of the City of London, Which has never before been exhibited in Waen ington. Admission, 25 cents. Doors open at 7; st quarter to’8 o'clock. FOR RENT.—A three story Brick House for rent, situated on Massachusetts between !Sth and lith streets, containing 7 TOOs, pa 7 and osllr. To a permanet the r‘nt will be made low. loquire ef the ou tue premises, ja Sl-lw* MURNISHED PARLORS AND CHAMBERS | canbe had by applying at Mra. YeO’S, No. | 442 15th st ,co-ner New York av. in S-lw* if Scenes OR RENT—A HOUSE, with eix comfortable rooms and about.an rere of land, on corner of 10th and e sts, Pump acd a variety of fruit trees in the lot. south, yatMr. b. ECKEL =, second door | — BALLS AND PARTIES. T—A threo story BRICK HOUSE, | = — 31 H street, near 7th, with back buil-Jing, | 1 HE COTILLON PARTY OF THE UNION loon parlor, dining reem. kitehen on the HNGINE COMPANY, No. 2, will be aceilarand cistern 2nd lighted with and tttic house having 10 rooma,a font and back yerd, x pump a nme choice irnit Ap ply at 519 1, street, near 19h street. in -t" | VOR RENT—Two handsomsiy FURNISHED | ROOMS—bed room and parlor. A's one unfurnished room on tith street. (No. Bia c= a 3S) St" sven at STOTT'S BALL, corner £0th st. and Pa. ave: ue. on MONDAY, February 6. tth’s Muric ergaged, Sobe fli sid furnishes Refreshments. Tivk-ts ONE DOLLAR. A cenera! invitation is extended te j rad attend. 28 no epscial ones will be fe 1 HIRD GRAND COTILLON PARTY FOR EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS, see MAX WELLS’ advertisement in aro! @- column. ja 25 6t RE TAL HEADQUARTERS OF i1em VOLUAT: Re Wastinctun, Jan. 24, 1860. Tho Inauguration of the Kquestrian Statue of Washington having been fixed for the 22d of next rronth, the Regimont of Volunteers wil! assemble. at Wovclock a. m.or that day, in font af the City Hal!, for tae purpose of taking part in-he proose, sion and ceremonies of that day, as ustial on such OCCAsions Volunteer companies from a distance intending to join the milit*ry of the District on this oecasion, will, on communicating such ant ution to the Gola! nel, ¢ rthrough an officer of the volunteers; vith plea ure and a wigned appropriats poriionsin ina? ———— by order of Col Hickey. -wtldeb&di2?Fob HN. OBER, Adj. BALTIMORE CONFECTIONERY, Ss 386 SixtH Strerr. Fresh Cokes overy dey, Candios and Fruits of all kinds, Wedding Cakes’ Fan+y Cakes, Pyranids and Orra tx of a'l kinds and sizes, Scharlotte Ru-e. Jel! Diane nge. Piumbe y, Cieam, &c., mada to ord*r, Partios, 7 tartainments, Supporm, wen iGn ee - furrished w th ieee pope! Con-ect Ieneries al * shortest notice, and most reasona ble tems Jee Cream, Water loes, and Roman Punch $1.25 per gallon, JOSEPH SHAFFIELD, __ late of Butcher's Confeotionery. Baltimore. jas No. 386 6th st., bet Gand H. sn At oe "MAX WELLS, IM fo 1-3t _32% Pennaylysma avenus. ‘T FRENCH Ki GAUNTLETS, SELLING OFF AT COST’ At af ELLs’, fel st 328 Pa. avenue. "ZEPHYR WORSTEDS: Z Z*PHYR WORSTEDS! SELLING OFF A? COST! At MAXWELLS’. fa 1-3t 328 Pa. avenue, THs AS B. BELT HAVING OPENED A PROVISION STORE, No. 426 K street. he tween sth and 7th streets, solicits the patronage of his frierd« and th public ceneraliy. pledging hest exer.ions to please al! who may favor pire with their enstom, elim MuSic. “S SHAW ‘Takes this method of informing her_ady f iands that she ts pad to gi FORTE to bovuvers ins. sattefeots r 4 “rinpers In & 38! manner and at mods:ate charges, wither attherr resiieuces or at her CB pote (No 571 7th street Lead ren, cf E,)aud respectfally solicits a call; a PS. ANN F.SISSON’S SYRUP OF WOODR, Sur the cure jarriea and Dusentery inthe very last stage of the. disease. And my SYRUt Ut RUB. ® never failing cure for the hoo; Conch. Also, | havea opre oo} Palos ey a) ioe of = ings and Sores every deseription. and man: mention. con ny belo ifteates if it ere det nt ares fil tocail az ares a power to Telleve thelr suffer’ ind ent o tore tary have bet FSISCON nb at, Dend E, K and Massachusetts avenue FFICE, ROOMS FOR RENT—Two large Offie Rooms, (3d story.) furnished oF untae mshed—309 Pa. avenue. bet: and loth sts, | i* w i oF ane STEWART HO! LAND CLUB ‘o be giv wat mer) WESTERN HALL. : 3 xt... mar Po @ (States& Intel.) 5 eA | On MONDAY EVENANG, Feb 3 Tange ARICA RODE, and conveniently r- | _Sen feture advertiznments jn 30.3" a Sy wit! roo! Oe ” 302 eth eteget, betwoes K street and New York NG&iicE th members ef the West RN avenue. KOht $0 per annum, ia -1m* HOUSE COMP. FORR —The FIRST FLOOR of the build- NIGHT BALL will take place on the 15th o! ANY, No. 1, reepeotiul F annouace’ that ties GRAND ce ait Namedietely op: vite the west Tages the sey: particu ars in future adver Dit i, reeont ned by Chas 8. lac! ‘3 | as An office. Aico tho ivont room Im the eeoged | 3a COMNITTEE. isretapgly to RICHARD WALLACH Wet arms &) o ¥ 3 A 3 = Louisians avenue. Jaistf | WANTS. OR SALE—A MODEL FARM, situsted in| : men r Montgomery coucty, Md. avout 4 ‘pulen from vou igre} apd deen poe prey me town. 1e fe i iu Rockville, ef Iti ine lich state of ou tivation, with al the im: | lishman. He editor of the Star. I" provements necessary. Will be sold a WANTED-A WOMAN to cook, wash and iron. or Exchanged for city propert: _ | Also, twu s-nali Houses wales fro geal ous sf orRert, i, Wash - | 4 180, & woman to do housework and assist in Agent, No. 316 thst ‘is = | if aed iron! sone, Add: 3 both thave good recom reas Box No. 8 Star jo. SUG het =| ee cane eunnsiateilieeenhital USE FOR RENT OR SALE, ta | Y—A good NURSE Hisrccme, tas. Potonee waien Sadh'wwomead WW ANTEDIMMEDIATEL Yi rg woe rt bedweon ty and oth atrcete” Fhe arstinre will Me | oTenees © cieady ome ahd good surest, Gorse, sold or rented with tue house, if desired, | ae meanest fo 1-9 38 12-Im ANTED—A PURCHASER for- 'OR SALE—On accommodating One- V lot on treet north 4th L_half Square of Ground, on 7th si 3 Will be | house covtar divided to «nit irohssets. if im id rooms Bi tion be madeto the und reigned, at. ry | aud M sfreete. Ine sod Fang St $16 7th st» pPesite, | = lntelli- | fo 1-3t a mtn = 8 Negroes,for farm hands, wi Nee x TED TO BUY. nd WAG onaage. sama! genes tk = | Win’ aio 320 Coane between a : ee Pt 7 iT Daslaphis'goe-atey | PERC PULin aa iofen Sk es WANTED STUATION wz nts Soo ST ta dete ham aoa WS tame 8 janes poets rie Sennett jas OUSES AND SPORES FOR RENT —Three- | + Decipg R | ENT A SMALL, NEATLY Mani, var aad Store or a FS Bouse, at a moderate Tent. Addreet ing ony th airt near Cure reat G1 Whe. | @e Cn 70" eavertiser wishes nie eel on! *C strect; sol story Bouse on 28cm street, next to 6 corner of | 5,000. orks wat ved si peeeset ‘enn. avenue; been a resiaurant of two years: a! | Those win: ing to eli exn way OB 7, Sa weeiee P —— ae a ing — ne et stating the lowest oon price, thould ti : od brial z ler. Fo iquire of WM. MARSHALL, Auctionsen 464 Pin 28-resrn” 2 Suswer need be expected. st., opposite Patent Office. (Int.) jag -eost ;— NTED-Raw others © Fo RENT[PARLORS CHAMBERS Ww now that | hare a let oe mid feptsomely farni , with water | J r and pads made Pu ag and bath-reom ( water.) | offer for sale by the gallon or bottle prepase aad sy, r on | sonable pricns. and which every bar should bv? Beat flocs =p. are of WALL. Nee App!y to J. CASPARIS, 1 Avi, a 27- OR RENT Several fine ROOMS, furnished cr | a emai family. ‘The ioostinn torts arth ot F eee 6 Pa. avenue, twodoorsen-t | north nate. west. Who ov octet ease Dom | Seer kan‘eech'a Woes nlc psesasiey aa | “House,” at the Star » slating the location ot ph rt! S «¥ gen far the house Price. jn Bet mashed, wi be the seesion of Con | F¥OUSE WANT grees; 38 most ——p gm this oity, HiScee, wary Natlonsl Hotels. ‘Those in pureul at sook Koes | the steerer tion wilds well socsaby cote Ta 0. 379 ste staat gan brd'one, nl =, E 8th street between DP street Pa. av. Gales cine eases ioweat rent VALUABLE FARM theadvertiver wileall. invAlerandite Soenty, A SITUATION in » store, of which a yout) 17 ¥ age may aaro honest hving. Prefers Le aun aie" | cues