Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1860, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | *4S®iNeTom sews amp EXXVith CONGRESS_FIRSY SESSION. BOARDING. WASHINGTON CITY: WEDNESDAY ..-- February 22, 1860. Spirit ef the Merning Press. Both the morning papers are devoted to refiec- tions on ‘“ the day we celeorate,” and their usual miscellany. 1D™ Breadway, in New York, like Pennsylva- nia avenue lately was here, is in a bad way, and is to be swept. WO" The entertainment given by the Virginia Legislature to the Hon. C. G. Meminger, the South Carolina Commissioner, at the Exchange Hotel, Richmond. cost $933 25. 2 i Compass.—It 1s a well-known fact meine vast prairies of Texas a little plant is always to be found which, under all circum: of climate, change of weather, rain, frost, o1 shine, invariably turns its leaves and flowers to the north. If a solitary traveler were making his way across those trackless wilds, without a star to geide or compass to direct him, he finds an uner- ring monitor lowe humble plant, and he follows its guidance, certain that it will not mislead him. Drowxen Witnoct Sinxinc.—A singular death occurred at Cairoon Wednesday, which is without a parallel. A gentleman who wasa cabin ssenger onthe steamer Platte Valley, fell over- Tear The life boat was immediately sent after him, and he was picked upefter floating some distance, but was found toJve dead. He may pos- sibly have been stricken with appoplexy, causing him to fall overboard, but the prevailing opinion is that he drowned without sinking, or at jeast without sinking very far, ashe went under one or two times, but only for a few seconds,— Louisville Courier, 19th. From Catirornta —San Francisco dates to the 30th of January have been received at New Or- Jeans The telegraph line was completed as far as Fresno. 160 miles from San Francisco, on the But- terfield mail route. Rich surface diggings had been discovered near Georgetown. One hundred thousand signatures had been ob- tained to a petition to the Legislature to prevent Chinese immigration. Honolulu dates are to the7th. The King had — to Honolulu, and was received with a ute Elections had been held throughout the king- dom, but only a smal) vote was polled A new custom-bho had been commenced at Honolulu ae Tue Joux Brown Committge.—The Senate Committee beard the testimony of Augustus Wat- ties. on Monday, and Hyatt, of N. Y., was reported as refusing to appear, which 18 a case of contempt Mr. Wattles’s testimony showed the activity of Brown in running off eleven slaves from Missouri, as he said, ‘without firing a gun or snapping acap'” Said Wattles: ~He was then told that another company went to another place and brought away four, and in doing so, had killed one man -to eave their own lives. Brown replied that be “regretted it exceed- ingly; bat.’ he continued, ‘I have considered the matter well—you will have no more inroads from Missouri, the poor people of Kansas have suffered enough; miy heart bleeda for them; I now see 1t to be my duty to draw the scene of the excitement to some other part of the country; you may never see = — Fareweil—God bless you’ And he jeparted ** ‘Lhis last allusion, no doubt, bad reference to his intended raid upon Virginia. Wattles being sick, Brown called to see him, when W. expressed regret that he had been into Missouri and taken pi cial and especially cou- denned the killing of Cruise. Brown replied that he was stopping at a house on the Little Osage when the meu went down to Fort Scott to liberate Ben Rice. Personal. --- Hon. W. W. Phelps, ex-member of Zress from Alinnesota, has assumed the editership of the Red Wing (Minn) Sentinel Garidaldi's wife, Miss Raymond that was, is a Di Vernon, or Gay Spanker, and knows a good horse when she sees the animal as well as she knows a good man. Ste is patriotic, plump, ,» and pecuniarily well suited. The ple passed the /une de mir! at Como, 1 place in Italy, as Italy fs the intry inthe world. There is a difference of thirty years between them, and we hope it is ail the ditference they will ever know. Mr Clark Mills, author of the Equestrian Statue of W. hington is not a native of South “aroirna as stated, Bur 6r New rere. me was in Charleston 28 an apprentice to a plasterer, for which trade be was destined for by his relatives He came to Washington on his way to Italy where he was to study art, but was bere engaged by a private Association to make a brouze Eques- trian Statue of Jackson, which stands in Lafay- ette square. Congress voted him $20,000 as a compliment, on account of his success in- that work, and gave him an order to mak+ an Eques- trian Statue of Wasbington at a cost of $50,000. I~ Lawyer Sennott is to appear before the Leg- islative Committee, at Richmond, in behalf of Stevens, with a view of obtaining a pardon. Mr. Sennott goes upon the invitation of Gov. Letc A witb the | phrases that the subject shall recceive bis careful attention. The Judge d the Pr cuting Attorney who tried the case will unite in the application for mercy. Hoazsp—A be? CN. Y.) paper says the little girl whom Henry Ward Beecher paraded in the pulpit of his church at Brooklyn, and drew upon is credulous auditors for a plentiful share of tears and dollars, is no more black than Agnes Robert- son, the Scotch Octoroon; that she wasa white girl, sent North ona speculation; that Beecher and his audience were boaxed. OP-A petition asking Congress to take mea- sur'sto withdraw copper coin from circulation is circulating in Boston. Undoubtedly there is an excess of that coin, and in many kinds of busi- ness there is a loss experienced on it. 7" Mr. H. L. Godfrey, of the Albany Morning Times, having had $50 appropriated to him by the Board ef Supervisors, for servicesasa reporter, has donated the sum to Miss Knapp’s Ragged School in that city. Wey Svuprimp.—The Leavenworth (Kansas) Herald says there are in that city one hundred and fourteen *+iimbs of the law,” counting petti- foggers, attorneys, and judges, the latter of whom are the mest numerous i> The Siamese Twinsare still living in Surry county, N.C. Ata late revival the wife of Chang ‘was baptized. Chang and Eng seemed to be much concerned for themselves, a. requested. an inter- est in the prayers of the minister. i[7~ The San Antonio (Texas) Herald mentions @ gentleman who took charge of a flock of sheep in 1656, valued at $1,000, and who, by diligence and goed fortune, has made that stock worth $40,000 ot Waldo Emerson took an extra train. on which he was the sole passenger, from Lafay- ette to Chicago the other evening, ia time to lec- ture in the latter city. i A fireman was killed and the engineer badly wounded by the collision of two freight trains on the New York Central railroad at Sa- vanah station last week. {7 Benjamin Kimball, member of the Penob- seot bar, Maine, was on Monday convicted of forging a deposition by which he obtained a divorce from his wife. >The police of Pittsburg, Pa., on Saturday last arrested tifty Persons who were witnessing a cock-fight. iG~ The shoemzkers of Massachusetts propose te celebrate to-day by making their strike for higher wages general over the State. U>~ A law has just passed making 7 per cent the legal interest {i Minnesota, and forbiding any interest on special contracts above 12 percent. —~ UP The Parisan theatres paid $187,000 to au- thors for dramatic copyright during the year 1659. ee ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.—On Je mri ean EVENING, the 23d 1: net, the Fdward Everett Lite Bry Assucistion will cel- ebrate Washington's Birthday with appropriate exercises, at Smithsonia-: Institution. : Bray a ‘areweli address w. Ui be read bed x HANE, oration delivers Mr. Fraxx Kee UANE and au orationdolivercd by NCHAR. — 8.5. COX, of Ohio, will a!so deliver an ad- {Exereises to commence at 23 0° lie ek respectfully invited ts mee meereh than haipmbers of the Society will please reat at Thureday ——— Eand itth sts ats o'clock, on KYSKUM UNION MEETING—A jcint legs a the Couumbian and Carciiess ian ‘ ‘oung Men's Mercantile As . oe Lgoture poem a the NING, 27d 1 , Comm. bers of each of the 1, Srations by mem- toes ceont sett fm : dn debate on the the neste of fe Beg ate @ ‘. by mrt eas : the sgireson “Chemical and Physica! ae introduction jogical nei ond lecture will be xi: on tae “Ubemictry sng geret LEC E—*.Y: \em fon a r fee Motmnant PR EEE: Pwnin a iver & ire in the Method: SMi7 HSONIA w EONESDAy EVEN NG RESO: tT. S R. 8. of = —_.__. Tux Sovruern Convention Proposition —The observations we were able to make in the course of afew day’s sojourn in Richmond, Va., last week, led to the conclusion that there is no pros. pect whatever that the Virginia legislature will comply with the request of the legislatures of South Carolina and Mississippi, that she (Vir- ginia) sball send delegates to a convention of the Southern States, to devise measures against the in- creasing encroachments of the North upon the rights of the slave-holding States under the Con- stitution. The opposition party of the body is understood to be against the proposition, toa man; while, so far, a majority of the democracy of the body is also against it, Preferring the recommen- dation of Mr. James Barbour, in favor of separate State action, by passing laws tending to Tepress and discourage commerce with the North, and, as a consequence, to bring about the speedy in- crease of manufacturing of all descriptions throughout the South. An effort was made to talk the recent Virginia Democratic State convention into resolving that the democracy of the Old Dominion approve the Memminger (South Carolina) scheme; but the old birds of that body were not to be caught with chaff; and having set their faces against it, the movers beat a retreat—covering up their defeat ur- der flaming resolutions to the same end, passed bya mass meeting after the cenvention adjourned. W hether so intended or not, it was understood in Richmond that the proposed convertion looked to dissolution. Virginia wants no such remedy for existing disabilities; nor is she willing tocom- mit herself to anything of the sort under the lead of a convention or organization, for the existence of which there is no warrant of Jaw, and the ac- tion of which must necessarily tend to strengthen the disunion sentiment of the South, ere other remedies for the current state of things shall have been tried in vain. The plan of Mr. Barbour (which is being severely denounced throughout the South by all there famous for going off half-cocked) looks to southern commercial and manufacturing inde- pendence in as short time as possible, and to temporary sacrifices of money, luxuries, comforts, and some necessaries of life, on the part of indi- vidual citizens of the South, to achieve that inde- pendence. Heuce its unpopularity with so many windy ‘-desr people’s’? men. Nevertheless, it will bear the test of the severest scrutiny. That is to say, reflection upon it will satisfy persons of common sense, who are looking only to cure the evils of abolitionism, that, energetically pursued, it will accomplish that end, and at the same time in many. other ways eventuatein great benefit to the South—diversifying her industry and developing her mining, manufacturing, and mechanical re- sources as though by magic, and to the immense pecuniary advantage of all classes of her citizens. We have no hesitation in preferring it a thou- sand times over to any convention of politicians without legal constituencies, two thirds of whom will be avowedly or secretly in favor of disunion for disunion’s sake. When the South may be able to supply her own absolute wants in the way of manufactures, &c., she may snap her fingers at abolitionism; for she will have starved it out in becoming thus inde- pendent. a Tue Leves Last Niout.—The fourth public reception of the season at the Executive Mansion last evening, was very numerously attended by all classes of citizens. In the absence of Marshal Selden, Deputy Marshal Puillips offciated at the side of the President. and Dr. Blake near Miss Lane, while Capt. Goddard, Chief of Police, and his aids, exercised general supervision over the thronging crowd. Among the persons of distinction present, be- sides those officially congregated at the metropo- Is, and consequently frequent kabitues of the Le- vees, We noticed the Hon. Mr. Reed, late U.S. Minister to China. Mrs. Judge Roosevelt, of N. York, who is now the guest of Miss Lane, at the White House, remained near that lady during the evening, and received the cordial salutations of many of her old friends. Mrs. Siidell was also present, In company with Senawr Slidell, and, us usual, held a levee as it were of her own large circle of friends. Mrs. Senator Yulee was also present, and was one of the most promi- nent amoug the ladies for matronly beauty and intelligence. Senator Mason brought with him several of Virginia’s fairest daughters, and the Hon. Williamson R. W. Cobb was followed by a bevy of Alabama beauties, while the Hon. Thos. Ruftlin and the Hon. L. O'B. Branch, of North Carolina, were accompanied by two of the most beautiful and accomplished ladies present. gee Fine Timz.—Mr. Charles 0. White, passenger agent of the great Southwestern Railroad line, hands us a copy of the New Orleans Delta of the Isth, brought through by a passenger upen the line, who left New Orleans at 7.30 a.m February Isth, and arrived In Washington at 2.30 p.m. on the 21st February. STRANGERS VISITING THE CITY on the 22d inst, are hereby notified that they oan cet their meals, (breakfast, dinner an per.) a’ all hours of the day and night,at NORT. & COLUMBUS’ Eating House,’ Centre Market, Regular hotei fare at one haif the hotel Prices See +ign corner Pa. avenue and Sth st, fe 21-2 THE JUNIOR SUNS OF MAL PA WILL meet at their hall on next FRIDAY EV »_ NING, as burincss of importauce will be brought before the order. Sy order G.R. M. fo 15-co3W eran £ CONFECHIONERY, re 356 Sixtk STREET. esh Cakos every day, Candies aunt Fruita of all kinds, Wedding Caki ancy Cakes, Pyramids and Ornaments of sil kinds and sizes, Scharlotte Ruee, Jellies, Bianc Mange, Piumbery, Caeam, &0., inade toorder, Parties, Ertertainments, OTR, Weddings, &c., furnished with a.i kinds joneries at the shortest not i) niect. ‘ice, and most 1easona Ice Cream, Water Ices, and Roman .25 per galion. JOSEPH SHAFFIELD, late of Butcher's Confectionery, Baltimore. 26 sn 356 6th at., bet Cand H. THE “CHARLS HEIDSIECK” CHAM oasumers of Champagns should be always careful to observe if tne name “Charies Heidaieck’. ison the label and cork. This Wine is acknowl. edged to be the purest now imported into the mar ket. Itean be obtained in Washington of Parker 4 Brothers, Harton & Leash. F. EL Daere Sam‘i Jzcon 5 Jackson A Beall, Edward Hail. and B. Ec Whee Goren © “106 Pout at New earl st., New Yor Sole Agents for North "Amer ia fell $m ce K MILLS’ STATU SHING TON.—A beautiful Engraving of the above— Price $1.50—just publiahec, and for sale by PHILP & 5CL-OMONS, 3 ‘a. avenue, fe 22 “ole Agents for Laurence’s Stationery, &c. MOURNING GOUDs. Now In store ail numbers Black Bombazines Alpaoca:, d-uble and single width Mousse'ines and Cashmeres, large size Crepe and Lace Veils. long and square ‘fhibet Meri: o Shawis, all at the low est prices, J, LEY & CO. fe 22.\w 523 7h stroet, above Pa REVERSL VERY GOOD 3 Ss PIANOS for sale wren care pee A Dp One for $190; one for $'25; one Tor $175 All rosewood with stylish exterior. at the Coyne ‘ W.G,3 ZEROTT. Covers net reonveds “"Y fine Fiano Stools and = NEW Goons. Svrrrior SHIRT gS LINENS AND 200 pieces Bleached and Brown Shirti 84.9 4 4, 12 4, supe rior Shasting nk Coron. hle rs, Napkins. avd Towelings. z — superier thick and medium Ir! en fine Stiti i tiles Spur ome See ched Linen and Marseille Shirt All just receive! and mre selling at the lowest p-icsa. J. W. COL) co, fo 22-2w 523 7th Se abors foe E M o v A Lb. THOMPSON & HANNAN, Plumbers and Gas Fitters, Would respectfully notify ther friends and the pub- lio 10 genera) that have nemovep their PLUMTING A) GAS FI ‘ - WANE dae NBG aR Rr TNO ESE 3a Sued Amine eevee ica, rls oc e: all branches of thelr business in a cheap an oxpe, dittous manner. felé lw URRAT Ee Wang Fae woRxs ’ ' ROUKETS. ROMA 2 : PIN: WHEELS. boo At Low Pric: ES GEO. PEARSON, 491 8th fe n-st Saeurs north of Pa ave. TANO3 FOR RENT FROM FIF Fy CE. | SCRE ES Pian rom gts 08 fer rale trom $25 to N FEL Ae fo20 306 Pa. av., bet. Sth and loth sis, <IGHT UFgige ta oa PIAN ° cate 306 Pa. av., bet. Sth an ith sis. HPA aneae te —_@___ Proceedings of Yesterday Afterneen. In THE SzxateE, yeeterday, Mr. Mason from the Harper’s Ferry Investigating Committee, reported & resélution that the President of the Senate issue 8 warrant for Thaddeus Hyatt, who had refused to appear before the Committee on its summons. Me Hale would not object to the consideration of the resolution. Whena similar one was re- ported the other day, he had been found in the small minority of four, yet he thought then and still thought that it was a very dangerous e- dent, regarding it a most gigantic stretch of wer on the part of the Senate, calculated to strike own all the barriers thrown around the rights of the States. Mr. Pugh had voted for the former Teport, but, on considering the question more closely, he bad come to the conclusion that the Senate had no power to compel the attendance of witnesses be- yond tbe District of Columbia. Mr. Collamer defended the report, claiming that the Senate had power to compel the attendance of ‘witnesses where the testimony was necessary to subserve the public business The resolution was adopted—yeas 43;-nays 12 The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the bill relating to the issue of paper Money in the District of Columbia, but soon went into executive session, after which it adjourned till Monday. Hovsr.—The majority and minority reports of the select committee appointed to inquire into the expediency of having the present seats in the hall removed, and the chairs and desks replaced, being under consideration— The first resolution reported by the committee, was adopted under the seperation of the previous question—yeas 95, nays 8 Mr Haskin, of N.Y., fromthe Committee on Public Expenditures, reported the following res- solution : Resolved. That the select committee to whom was referred the cp ys of the printing expendi- tures of the House of Representatives hand over to the Committee on Public Expenditares the books and papers. and such evidence as they may have taken relating to said subject, and be discharged from the further consideration therzof. After some discussion the resolut.on wesagreed to—ayes 92, noes 29 The election of printer was postponed until Thursday. The House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr. Washburne, of ILL, in the chair.) and resumed the considera- tion of the President's annual message Mr. Lamar, of Miss., proceeded to address the committee Mr. Davis, of Md., next addressed the Commit tee. The Legislature of Maryland, be said, had decorated him with its censure, and it was his pur- pose toacknowledye that compliment. It was long since the party which now controlled and gave character to the Legislature had before been so fortunate as to have a majority in both branches and it had now so conducted itself that it would probably be long ere it would be so fortunate again. As regarded the vote of censure passed upon him, he would say he knew his constituen- cy and the people of Maryland better than these dabblers in eternal agitation; and be said that, right or wrong. wise or unwise. this day the vote be gave for Mr. Pennington was notonly approved, but honored and applauded by every man whose opinion he regarded. [Applause.] And he would be willing to meet his people upon any explana- tion of that vote, in the face of the whole body of that Legislature, bonded and banded into one man. W bat were the circumstances of this election? He had no apologies to make or excuses to offer. What be did he'did in bis judgment, and did not look across his shoulder at his constituents to see what they would say. He told his constit- uents before the election that he would come here a freeman or notatall He told them that if they wanted slaves to represent them they could get a plenty, but he wes not one. He foresaw then ex- actly whet has Happened — sist the time might come when be would be obliged again to take an independent staud, unsupported breast high by men of like sentiments, and he wanted bis people to know it, so that if they preferred a representa- tive who would bend like a willow when the storm came they could choose material suited to their work. But they had preferred to send him, and he bad done what he knew they would ap- prove, without any apologetic stitement or expla- nation. That approval was not a reason for but a consideration efter the doing. The gentlemen of the Legislature did not know so much about the gentleman who was elected Speaker as he and his constituents knew. T y charged him with being false to the South in not voting for Mr Smith, of Norta Carolina. That showed the rapidity and certainty of the transmis- mission of news to Annapolis, and the vigilance with which those honorable gentlemen made themselves acquainted with affairs upon which teey preenmed to legislate. It was not to be su fod that toss genus CONE Penty ee Peawingian with Governor Pennington, whose broad seal this same Democratic party had disre- garded in this Congress when they usurped the inauguration of the flouse, That disreyard of the prima facie evidence of the leyal right of ‘mem- bers they did not know—but he and his constitu- ents knew—had now been properly punished They dia not know that Mr. Pennington held bigh offices under Gen. Taylor and Miliard Fill- more, and that his appointment in both cases wes snuoves by the Senate of the United States hey could not be supposed to know that he isa Whig in his principles, and in favor of the en- forcement of every law in which a Southern State is interested, and especially that law in which Maryland more than any other State has a practi- cal {nterest—not a mere political one. The Levis- lature did not know, but bis constituents did, that Gov. Pennington is oppored to this agitation, and hence was the very man to be placed in that chair asa pene of peace to the country. Mr. McPherson, of Pa., obtained the floor,when the Committee rose. Mr. Sherman, of Ohio, moved that when the House adjourn it be to meet on Thursday next; which was agreed to. At ten minutes past five o’clock the House ad- journed. sions eensiseeeenenseeseee ree RUSSIAN WAR _ _ILLUSTRATIONS AT THE ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, TO-NIGHT!: . (fe 22) TO NIGHT! Greot Performance To-nixht! 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THE DUTCH ACTOR BY GLENN! THE DUtCH ACTOR BY GLENN! THE DUTCH ACTOR BY GLENN! THE vUrCH ACTOR BY GLENN! THE DUTCH ACTOR BY GLENN? THE DUTCH ACTOR BY GLENN! Ox To-morrow (Tavrepay,) Jvtta Dean HayNk. On To-morrow (THurspay,) Jutta Daan HAYNE. On To Monrow(Tsurepsy ) Jutta Dean HAYNE. Qn To MoRRow ,Tucuspey ) Jorn Dean HAYNE. On To Monxow (THURSDAY, JvLia Dean HAYNE. Ox To Morrow (THUR2DAy,) JULIA Dean Harne. ikhts Only! For Taree Nights Only? iKhts Only! ights Only! ich s On'y ? ts Only For Taree Nights Only! A'so, the Grest Actor. Mr. Charles Basz. Also, the Grzat Actor, Mr. | fits: th erat deter, Mr Chase mas 1e etor, i Alec, the Great A tor, Mr Charles Rae J80. @ «sreat actor, Mr. Chi le ‘Also, the Great Actor, Mr. Charlee Bas, THE RUNCHBACK! HE BUNCHBACK: 5 THE HUNCHBACK! alia. mee Mrs. Hayne + + +. Mina Parker sors OF MALTA EXPOSED.—A completa \ exposure of the disgusting ceremonies of this secret order. Price 12 cents. Soid at ADAMSON’, 7th street, fein tf _Sppoaite Post Ofice. OMAN—“LA FEMME,’—Woman by the’ aathor of “Love,” translated by J” W, Pal. mer, M, .D.,1 volume; price 81, by mai! for $0 L “<i the sam 1 volume, Wings ae by rail for Bia Pee et BLANCHARD & IN, fem corner lith Fag Pe ave, GEORGETOWN. Correspondence of The Star. Gronextown, February 22, 1860. Who can tell what changes a day or night may bring? Last night starlight; this morning the rain coming down in torrents. In spite of the unfavorable state of the weather, the Potomac Light Infantry of our city, and their guests, the Law Greys of Baltimore, Lave just passed through our streets presenting a very soldier-like appear- ance. The visitors are quartered on Ellis, of Congress street, and with his facilities, there is no doubt they will be well taken care of. They are lodged in the large room of Mr. Forrest, on the corner of Nene and High streets, which is well warmed and lighted, and bas been provided with ample arrangeinents for comfortable sleep- ing. Frere ‘was a called meeting of our City Counciis last night, to elect indpenct elections to supply the place of one or two who have resigned. The bill authorizing a contract with the Gas Company the Board of Aldermen, and now only awaits the Mayor’s signature to become a law. Our places of business generally are closed, and our citizens (including the ladies) trudging through the mud and rain to witness the expected inauguration ceremonies. We owe an apology to the ladies of the Metho- dist Protestant Church for our neglect in not call- ing attention to their festival, held at the school room adjoining the church this week. The stir in military and political circles must be our ex- cuse. It is never too late todo good; and we render tardy justice by saying that all who wish to spend an hour or two in a most pleasant manner cannot better accomplish their purpose than by dropping in. ‘They will see pleasant sights, hear pleasant sounds, be greeted with smiling faces, and have fair ladies to attend to their wants. The Jadies are always partial toa uniform (onr mili- tary friends will take the hint,) and our politicians, who are rapidly rising to fever heat, have an op- portunity, In the sweet companionship ef lovely women, to forget for a while the bitingsand spi‘e of party, feeling t the meeting of the Board of Common Coun- cil on Friday evening last, the Chair laid before the board a communication from T. F. Evans, tendering his resignation asa judge of election for the fourth precinct; which was sent to the Board of Aldermen. The memorial of T. T. Mann, Gideon Pearce and Edward Pearce, asking that the collection of the balance of tax due on Bridge street, between Frederick and Warren streets. be suspended until the improvements commenced are completed; re- ferred to the committee on grievances. The Chair also submitted a report from the Water Board of the operations incident to the construction of our water works, and the expendi- tures connected therewith up to the present time; temporarily laid on the table. Mr. Dunlop presented the memorial of the butchers doing business in the market-house, re- monstrating against the passage of the resolution relating to an increase of the ‘price of their stalls in the market. Said resolution coming up for consideration— Mr Marbury moved to amend it by the words, *-that a resolution in rel: market-house, approved March 17, 1 the same is hereby repealed, to take ef 3ist day of March. 160. Lost. Mr. Tenney moved an amendment. edding the riking ont mtu the be and ton the “provided t the additional revenue re- ceived under this lution shall be held by the Clerk as a special fund for tne repair and im- provement cf the market-house.”? Concurred in. The ayes and noes ona motion of Mr. Pick- rell’s, to refer the resolution to the committee of ways and means, with instructions to report a bill for a general system of licenses, was: Yeas—Messrs. King, Pickerell, Shoemaker and Stake—4. Nays—Messrs_ Dunlop, Hyde, Lazenby, Mar- bury. Offutt, ‘Tenney, and the President ‘of the Board—7. So the motion was lost. The yeas and nays on the passage of the resolu- tion, was as follows: Yeas—Messrs. King, Hyde, Lazenby, Marbury, Offutt and Tenney—6. Nays—Messrs. Dunlop, Pickrell, Shoemaker, Stake and the President of the Board—5 So the bill was passed, but was rejected by the Board of Aldermen The following resolutions passed both boards, and were signed: In relation to the 2d of Feb- ruary; authorizing the purchase of bose carriage and hose connections for the Vigilant Fire Com- peny; in regard toa certain bill now pending in Congress; in favor of J. W. Thompson & Bro., Mrs E. A. Trunnel, Robt. Ould, Henry Reaver, _W. Marll, E.R Abbott and W. A Tenney. Resolutions pevttee for the expenses of the ouse for the fourth quarter of 1559, poor and work. and in favor of Chas. Myers & Son, was passed. Mr. Lazenby presented a communication from the morkct macter eeling the weal annual appro riation for lighting and sweeping the market- house; referred to the committee on the market- house. M of the subject; granted ‘The bill entitled an ordinance levying a general and special direct tax for the year 1560, and pro- viding for the collection thereof, was passed bi both boards, and signed; as was also the bill id titled an ordinance imposing additional duties on the judyes of elections. A message was received from the Board of Al- dermen, that they had passed the resolution from this board appointing a committee to represent the interests of this Corporation before Congress, with an amendment inserting several additional names as members of said committee, in whicu they asked the concurrence of this board. Con- sideration postponed for one week. Mr. Stake presented the account of J. McQuil- lan; referred to claims committee. The bill entitled *-An ordinance levying a gas year 1860, and authorizing a contract with the Gas Company,”? was taken up, and Mr. Pickrell moved to amend by striking out the 3d tax, for the ye: and 4th sections, in the followinz word: Sec. 3. And be it further ordained, tors of the Ge tlon, with yas from four and edule asthe Mayor may direct, to lig ht. guish, and clean the same for asum not ¢ a. ing twenty-five doliars per lamp per year, payable monthly, Sec. 4. And be it further ordained, That should Light Company decline the the Georgetown G. contract authorized by the third section of this ordiwance, then the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and requested to notify the president and directors of the said company, or their author- ized agents that this Corporation decline the use of their gas in the street lamps of the town, and that this Corporation will not hold itself responsi- any gas consumed in them from and after ble fo! the Ist © April next The amnendment wos lost, and the bill passed by the following vote: Yeas. Lazenby, Marbr of Board—7. Nay and Stake—3. Mr. King was excused from voting. The resolut! essrs. Dunlop, Hyde, under the rules, Mr. ‘Tenny hav! third reading thereof. The considerations of the resolution instructing the committee representing the town before Con- ress, was postponed until Friday next, to which tne the Board adjourned. AMUSEMENTS. oO» FELLOWS’ HALLi THIS. EVENING. ye a og ‘Os SCENES ATIO} P GIGANTIC UAwere. cam Illumination ef Londen. Dorrs open at 7 0% 3 mission 55 cents ; ¢ WASHINGTON THEATRE. Stage Manager, 8 BIRTHNIGHT ENTERTAINMENTS. ‘THIS EVENING, it of the great comedy of MERICRN Se tenn 'olook ; commencing at 7%. Ad hildren 13 cents. fe 22 it Lesece, J. T. Forv. Leader of Orch Asa Trenchard O ord Dundreary. lorevoe Trenohard Nationa! Anthem, “Star Spangled Banner,” by the whole Company. Poetic Address,“E Plaribus Ucum,”. Jenny Parker New National Song. ~-Mr. J, Parker To conclude wit! THE DUTCH AC Mad. Gazzaniga. IE Publro are respectfully itormed that Mad. ZZANIGA, the Great Dra- matic Pima Oonna,(on her toar to New will give ONE GRAND N: DAY, February 27th, at Willards’ TSE HOME OF WAS: MARIETTA G AFTER THE WAR. sITER ANd MicNor. ort time, at Sibley & Guy's Pennsylvania Avenue. bet 10th and L1th sts. Admission 25 cents. cig SANDE ORD’S~ PHILBARMONIC HALL. A few Nighte more of Sandford’s Opera Troupe, Commencing on TUESDAY EVENING, February 21. A new Stage has been erected at the south end of the Hall, thus making the entrance more desirable has also been erected at the north end for colored people, On Exhibition, fora _ TROUPE. Doors open quarter to7 three quarters past 7 0’c! Children and Servants, 123, centa. e zi p+ INTINGS AND STATUARY, THE FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE WASHINGTON ART ASSOCIATION, Es Performance commence + Admi tance 25 cents; y and Course of pf peewes by emi- * lecturers, during the season of six This Exhibition of AMEE works by nearly ail our Eminent Artists, i Several of the mo: le ee are for sale. BALLS AND PARTIES. “First in War, First im Peace, and First im the Hearts of his Couatrymen, GRANG BIRTH NIGHT BAL WASHINGTON RICAN ART contains st meritorious in the ot THE FIRST of the G UADRILLE SOC aceon WEDNESDAY wi,at Franxun Hatt, oor. Sth and D ats. ‘ctlully informed that no spared to wake this, thei’ f the citizens gangers visiting 5 prolong ‘ill find this the best o “The Ladies are invited as no invitations will be served. Deke. imitting a gentleman and ladies. tent police force will be 1n attendances to preserve order, at The public are ri nor exp-nse shal ball, well worthy the pat Washington and Gsorg 5 A the cite on the 22d instant, and wishin the pleasures of the day. sttend cn mas. table for members or sojourning in Washington du:ing the Congress. pe FOR SALE AND RENT. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT—Twp on the Arat oor. Nor 433 litk ovrent betwee and H ste. feai-tw- a + OR RENT—A throe-mory and attic BRICK HOUSE, No. 441 9th street. oppomte the Pat ent Office, Rent $25 per month. Inquire of - SSEELY » No, 431 7th street, between foe (SOR RENT—A tree is BRICK HO: SF, With bac! ing, ttreet. between sth ‘7th, havin oon, parlor, dining room, and kitchen, on the first floor; cistern, osilar, and lighted wi'h gas, Also, « © 1. street, bd _——— | ae ~<* a arranse & wt an’ ard, with pump, frust. &c, Rent moder- eee eee y AN HARRI A story HOUSE and LOT, on idth + ect © between P and Q streets north. The house ti cay 2 yw ire tee coos ee & bon 100 feet derp, with a ride alley 10 feet wn terms applyto Mr BERNARD GIVENEY, 3 Sth street weet, or to Mr. JaAMbS OINITY, © hoe Officer, ?4% M street norch, who will show tne reminos, Titis indisputable and terms accomme ise. fe 18 lw" {SOR SALE—A nice three-story Brick HOUSE, on 2d street, between Daud EK streeta, in Kir. bey’s Subdivision. The above property will ln sold on easy terme. Prose mede known by inquir ing of RB. HAMILTON & CO., No. 562 Th —ae Contre Market. Titie perfeot. fe? FOR RENT—A three story and atho BRICK hy Bouse. on south B re ge es tl st reund en ne - Inquireof ©. ADAMS. No 460 ith at. fete ALUABLE LAND FOR SALF.—I will eel!. privately, from one thousand to three thousand sores of Land, situated within five miles of Pront Royal. at the County Seat of Warren couniy, Va. The land is heavily timbered, princi oy with chestnut, ok, of large size. and will id on om mense amount of tan bark. On the property is 5 fine stream of water sufficient for the erection of 2 mill to grind bari ot forany other application desirable, and we benited fora tannery on the most extensive sceale, The property is within Smiles of the Manassas lroad, and ix of easy acorss. ‘erson’ wishing to purchase will call at my resi. lenos, in Warren couaty, two miles cast of Strax burg, on the Manassas Gap Railroad, and | will take pleasure in snow!ng them the yee. Fur sditor of the Washington( D. Star, fe l-im A. PITMAN. OR RENT—The FIRST FLOOR of the bul ing iminedistely opporite the west wing of the City Hall. reorntly occupied by Chas, SWF atigee as an hee. cen pce Sot room RS) in ee0ond sto the chird feor of the xamo building For torme apply to RICHARD WALLACH Ko 3 : a Louisiana aven' FPOR RENT—A new and desirable four am Fuck DWELLING, situated on. IRR treat » near H atren ent m Apply to J.T. LENMAN. No. 471 lath er tea (OR SALE—A emall FARM of acres situan arthe Lite Fall hosing ‘® confortabledeat ing-house, corn-houss, stables, ec: wei fenced ‘and watered ; within four miles of W. resin cultivation, the balances in hi nd. Ite linriy derirable ax dence, being porfeatiy healthy and country res vet romantioni ly aituated - excellent fehing and huntine } af Mr. MARRIOTT, brides keoper, Chain Boge Little Pails. + de 7-2nwtt AND FOR SALE—The subroriber offers for 98:6 50 acres of Lend, three ns irom the Cap- ital. Itis enclosed ; about oue half cvitivatad. the other in wood. ‘The location is elevated ard healthy Paymente—$1,0 oash ; the remaiader of the pur- ohase money to be paid in 12 end 18 mouths, w.th interest Inquire of R. T. RYAN. oorner 9th ani D sts, or toS. B. SUAG ton county, Dec. 4 tawew* OR RENT—PARLORS and CHAMBERS handsomely furnished, with hot and cold water and bath-room. (Potomac wa ho apartments are large and airy; four roon 8 floor. from the first floor up. Inquire of WALL. STEPHENS oe Pa. Svenus, between Stn and 1th sts, ie OR RENT—Severai unfurnished, st 276 of the Kirkwood Houne, OOMS, furnished or enve, two doors east no Bf AND RALL OF THE ven at the ASSEMBL of February, 1860. Commitice of Arrangements, Rich. Brown, NATIONAL ROOMS, on the2 Captais Watt, Lieut. Foxweil, Lieut Rap y, N B No hats excapt military, WANTS. A SERVANT (slave woman) ina ho ix a good cook, washer,and Dp No 362 Masea between lith and 12th ste, Offutt, from the committee on fire compa- and fire engines, to which was referred the memorial of a Philadelphia fire coinpany, propo- | Shueetts avenue, sing to sell to the Corporation a steam fire engine, LL asked a discharge from the further consideration ANTIED—A WOMAN COOK, in the Kuro- oorner of "a. avenue and Ith st. Nonebut Fuch as have been nosed to ee "Ing recommendations to that « fect. OUSE WANT: rent a smal! D ‘Tho advertiser wishes to ELLING HOUSE ae near the intersection of Pennaylvania avenue and Lith street as he can find one suitable, Ri ered $2) to $25 per month. Address E Office, stating location and lo the advertiser will call. ANTED-A SITUATION Prefers to learn a trade. i west rent asked, a1 honest living. tory recommendations gi’ and capability. Apply at LOST AND FOUND. OST—On the 4 4&smell WO was lost by 8 poor w: and Who is un: morning of the 2ist, on K street, K BUX, containing Jewelry. It oman to whom it dors not be- to repiaos it. ‘The finder hat the by leaving it at No. the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to enter into contract with the president and direc- grtown Gas Light Company, or their authorized ayents. for one year from the Ist of April next, and until otherwise ordered by the Corporation, to supply the one hundred and sev- enty street lamps, now erected by the Corpora- aif feet burners. for twenty-two hundred houra per year, by such Sih at eet. betwee Land OST—On Inst evening, a POCKET BOOK con re together with a sumof be rewarded by leavin; & CO.’S Drug Store, Pa ite oy fe taining valuable pay CST—On Thursday evening, February | CROSS. composed of ten or twelve earis, tioped with cold, ‘The finder will be 1 rowarded by binging it to ta- 446 H street, corner fo 20. OST—A_ FANCY ICK CREAM MOLD, in shape of an elephant. Any one returning it to "his office will be libera, st pee FORTUNE nd c&n be consulted upon al. Lost Articlos. &o, & 8, — K “peal ween 6th and 7th. Terms 50 cents. m PO FAMILIn BOARDING I ) RESTACR S*EBOLD & BROOS TOMATOES AND PEACHES, Of superior spaliey, sui ing their Our Tomatoes can be eo! ‘kets Offat,-Tenny, and President Messrs. Pickrell, Shoemaker, all others in retain- n from the Board of Aldermen in favor of the Vigilant Fire Company waa laid over ace objected to the ed in the following nL . No. 36, Mordays, Wed- Bossnces, I nigger fn 3 ondays, Centre Maxcet No. 367, Tuesdays, Thuredays _I7 LOOK FOR THR FLAG. « W. GALT & O. Open this morning a beautiful asso-tment of all the new styles of RUss4n WARK ILLUSTRATIONS AT THE ODD FELLOWS’ BALL, TO NIGHT! (2) TO-NIGBT! REMUVAL, 491 GEORGE PEARSON informs his friends and the public generally, that he has removed his pine’ of business from 367’ Pennsylvama avenue, to 491 Eighth street. four doors north from Pennsylvania avenue, wh re he will be inest happy to continue supp!ying the trade and pubiic with a fresh assert. ment of the following goods at Battimore City Pricxs: Eresh Teas, is:. Vepp2rmist, Dates, Coffea, sss. Cinuamon, Cosvanuts, Spices. S arch, Cough Canty, Choocilate, Irdizo, Vermicelii, Cs.tile Soap, Maccaroni, Family Soap. Olive Onl, Chemica! Seap, — Brick, Soda Soap, 108, Toilet Soap, Candles, Sal. Soda, Windsor ?, Blacking, Yeast Powders, Oranges, 4 Cream Tartar, Lemons, ans, Bice, oe Peper, er ' vum Drops, IDs, s On E Confectionery, Needies, Hit Peas, eanute, i Cans’y Seed, Filberts, Tave, Hemp, Sced, Wallnuts, oan! Cotton, Saltpetre, pimends, rushes, Alom, Biriusy ‘ohacco, Hops, Curran s, “icars. Ess. Leron, Fi Pricer. 0. 491 Eighth st ,4 doors north from Penn. av. fe 21-6t ALLOW ME T:) INFORM MY; customers, fri-nds, and the pubiio in gen eral, that I have just again arrived tn this: oxty with @ creat maxy s*ected SINGING BIRD, MOCKING BINDS: NIGHTINGATS 5 yuh 4 ete. F. WARNICKE, fe16 lw* No. 568 Pa, av.. betw. Int and 2d sta, womarein GOST TLD AND TOP Yin ve ol Articles, suitable tor proserts. fot Pa. avenue, betwoon Mh ant lath sis gant Jewcs, Watches, Sulver Ware, Ph J les, "The absve will be found to be the largest sssort- meut offered to their Swreee —— 4 doors west of Brown’ McCARTY’S Photograph and Ambrotype GAZI Rwy, 445 Pennsyivania Avenue, _Near 43 Srxxzr. RS BOOKSTORE. R8 MAGAZINE SHILLINGTO Godey’s I_ady’s Book for March, Atisntic Month Peterson’s Ladies’ v the author of Lo Vasueli's (llustrated Family Magazine for March, ret aragin« "Bible, only is conta blished and every thi Books ished tga «Boome in ing, cor, 43¢ st and Pa av. 'Y Will resume her rae of ea sor Mokau the Stationery Ps ‘ fe 2\-2t Odeon Hui HE STEAMER. if-past 6 o’clock. ccmmmitiete Landi will leave LO 188, Notions. &c., &e. I reepectiuily solicit the attention of the trade, hotels, and boarding hou-es, to our extensive a: sortmeut, whioh we are prepered ie mye ot on cash UCI NATH’L sous Ag &. GASZYNSKI, Professor and er of Fashouanie Danoi announces to his; upiis and that he willgive ty wee Inst quarter's ij pupiis for the May 3 lo oummencs on Ladies and Gen Tuesdsy and Thureda: and tlemen who wish y of the New —— Exceilent themselves in an: Moras HA HAINES a ? Laine Moments St SENATORS, MEMBERS «) ‘wo wplendid wuiter of ROOM mished, will be ronted during the reas, in the moet desirabie loonlity in tits city, jag within one or two squares of Brown's t) Nationa! Hotels. Those in pursuit of such Rooms Wilido we!l to make application at No, 379 8th etrect. between Detroatand Pa.ay. de S-tf A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE—8it in Alexandria oourty, about oe wiles from Gooremowe. at the intersection of the Georgetown and ate Fats wpods. oonees RICHAR DRes in- emiaes, of Z. oor Meth and K'strente, Washineuons D.C kT OMPLETE PORTICAL WORKS OF T.s. DONOHO. OF WASHINGTON, sished on or about a y by Thome S. Donoho; embracing many newer before ub'ished, as wel! as *Moena,” “The Gold«mith of adua—% Dram,” &e..in one volume, 12mo ,of oe g pages. bound in cloth. Subseription ‘ics i. Tne former publications of Mr. T. 8. Doxowe having been most feverahiy r-coived by the public and the press, together with the novel and interest ing chaActer of the manuscript now in the course of printing, have induced the undersigned to offer this handsome and complete eaition te the country, fully beli- ving that, from the nature of its contents the style in which itwi'l be issued, the book ‘Will be found worthy of American patronnge. Subscriptions are respectiul!y solicited, st &1 per oopy, pryatbie on delivery of the work Address FAOS: McGILL. Publisher and Printer, fe 2 st Washington. D.C. SUPERIOR HOUSE LINENS, FOR TABLE We have in stock =)! the most desirable sizes of BREAKFAST and DINNER CLOTHS, a)! of s- perior make and elegant derigns, from 8 4 by 46 10-4 by x4-4. Also. sstylein Belgian manufacture for exts- sized tah es, such as 12-4 by 12 4 for cireniar tabies, and 12 4 by, 18-4 for Inrge extension tal also, very heavy Silicin 12 4 or three yard in the piece, which we cu: for any ly Alvo,a!] the ner ow widths in general ueo, with overlay Damasks, Napkins and Doilies to mateh. & superiorand beautiful azortment of Wine or Dessert Cloths, in all sizes known | wekeepers Whe would furni:h their tables with of cood> net te be had elsewhere, ant at se ely low prices, are rexpeo'fully invited te houre’N ve ui 4 Market Spano. alse superior heave and ail linen 104 CETING at 62}, cents, and 12-4 ditto at 75 o°m at ye *“ CLAGETT & DODSON. WwW LOW PRICED CARPE: INGS. E Have in‘stock, and for sale, a superior 8% so tment of very cheap CAKPETING, bourht st auction by us, which we are now! offering at lent than the same goods can again -¢ purchased We are now selling them off te make roem for Sonus Mattings, &c., at 25,31, 57}¢ $1, 45, 47h, “ hich would sell for higher frures ity. Housekerpers who would ss. largely are adv ned to call and exami hese for themselves, and bs convire dof what we en: aleo, Velvet Carpetings at $125 $1 87 and 8°. Brussels at 75, 87,and $1, 9/\ warranted superict d * Te 15 cost CLAGETT & DODSON WwW OLLCLOTHS. — E Bavre in atoro, and for ra) 13 foet widths, of superior and several sheets, aut fal FLOOR OILLCLOTH patterns repreee ting most sc eurate'y en: tio tile, oak w odin pannels, do im tassel .f esco aud chintz colors, of which. a ft-om this time util the Ist of 4 pril, we will weil st ma wfactory pric 8 Housekeepers and others who intend to supp? th with thie vers uefu! and serviors}it arti lisave greatly in thir outiay by making their purchases early. Places to be covered wil’ by measured in diag amt by us, warranted to fit neatly, ard sent home with out extra chi e. We have just received a superb lot of these good. which we cau now sell as low a» couts per eqrert 74m 15-a08t CLAGETT & DODSON_ ADIES’ TRAVELING BAGS _ eats eee AND BASKETS. = pre par AND FANCY HEAD PINS At reduced Priors. eLAUGHLIN'?, fe2-St_ Pa. avenue, between Sth: and 1’ th ste Pr Cottage Furniture. TRASK E PS and’ SLA BS, WRITING RLOR FURNITURE in JS fe 1s-eotw "ive QEPHANS COURT, Distaicr In the case of 4 nia Kae". the on of the Orphan: foresaid. Sy oe ted Maveh next, for tone sunty th day « ail the crediters ind te attend (at the Usp! ton county afere-nid) with th: youched . or they mAs otverwiee by from all bone rig said a need of this order “e publish a te the Evemng Star, pi t. ae 2 ODN. ROACH. Resister Wi « FOX CRACKERS A FRESH Supply of these jostiy c- lebr ated ve beew