Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1860, Page 3

I.CCAL NEWS. SS I Though Tux Stan ts Printed om the fastest Steam press im use south of Baltimore, its edition ts 20 large as to require it to be put to press at an early honr ; Advertisements, therefore, should be fen: im before Twelve o'clock, m.; otherwise they May not appear wntil the next day. —- — Noticx.—District of Columbia Advertisements to be inserted im the BALTIMORE Stn are received St and forwarged from TRE STAR office. Tux Report oF THE ComMisstoneR oF Pustic Beitprnes (Dr. Blake) for 1859, is before us, pre- senting matter of much general interest to our community. It presents a summary view of the repairs and improvements of the public buildin; zrounds, avenues, streets, bridges, &c., under fis charge; recommends the continuation of the ap- Propriation for grading and Planting the unim- proved tions of the mall; a further and final “ppropriation for filling upand grading Judiciary square; the improvement of Franklin square, the triangular Spaces, especiaily the three on Pennsyivania avenue, west of the President's ouse, and several in the Northern Liberties; an “ppropriation lor gravelling the entire width of ‘enasylvania avenue east of the Capitol; the erec- tion of a new jail, and the enlargement of the court-house; the construction of a new bridge Reross the Potomac on the site ocenpied by the Long Bridge; the opening of Sixth street thi hb the mal; an appropriation for painting the monu- Ments erected to the memory of members of Con- gress in the Congressional cemetery; cleaning out the canal annually, to prevent sickness—one-half theexpense to be paid by the government, the other by the corporation of Washington: and the adoption of some definite understanding as to the improvements to be respectively made by the gov- ernment and the city. ‘The old Senate chamber. and the rooms former- ly occupied by the Secretary of the Senate, have been turned over to the Supreme Court, to be converted into a court-room and offices. It is also in contemplation, when the court shall take possession of the new room, to convert the present courtroom into a law library, room now occupied being Illy aday to the purpose, and not of sufficient dimensions. An appropriation for these objects only failed during’ the last ses- sion of Concress for want of time to consider it. Since the adjournment of Congress, ninety-six lamps bave been erected on Four-and-a-half, Sev- enth, and Twelfth streets, through the mail. for which an appropriation was made at the last ses- sion, and which add much to the convenience and safety of persons passing to and from the por- tion of the city usually known ‘the Island.’ There are now five hucdred and sixteen govern- ment lamps in Washington, and one bundred and t-n in Georgetown, making, in the whole, six hundred and twenty-six lamps, which receive the constant attention of seven lamp-lighters, who not only keep them clean and in order, but make most of the repairs required upon them. The Pototnac water has been introduced into the President's grounds and the basement of the house. It wus deemed unadvisable ta carry it into the upper part of the house, which is already —— by pure spring water from Franklin uure. A few years ago, the late A. J. Downing was engaged by the President of the United States to make a plan for the improvement of the public reservation known as the mall,which extends from the foot of the Capitol to the Potomac at the site of the Washington Monument. The plan which was proposed by Mr. Downing, after a minute examination and survey, was approved by the President. it cont-mplated a succession of con- nected parks including the whole Space, and af- fording continuous walxs and drives through the eutire premises. Asa part of this plan, the porth- €ra_ portion of reservation No 2, on which the Smithsonian Institution stands, was first graded and partialty planted with trees, under the imme- diate direction of Mr. Downing; but. on account of the lamented death of this distinguished gen- tleman, the work was suspended, although but a See small portion remained to be tin ished. Since then, the annual appropriatious which have been made have not been sufficient even to preserve in proper condition what had Previously been done. An erroneous impression, whico has become very prevalent, that the vrounds belong to the Smithsonian Institution, and are under its jurisdiction, bas been the occa, siou of much unjust opprobrium being cast upon the Institution for its supposed neylect in sutfer ins them to remain unfinished, and not keeping them la goed condition. The Smithsonian Institution is now one of the romin-nt of ts of interest at the National Cap- tol, and, fromm the candid opinion of these who are best qualified to judge of its character and operations, it is faithfully and successfully dis- charging the duties assigned in the generous be- qnest of its founder, and it should not be subjected tv improper criticism for that over which this no control. Asmat! appropriation would be sutti- cleat to finish this part of the general plan for the improvement of the mall, and nothing would be more generally popular turoughout the country. It Would be ‘a matter of coonomy to continue the grading and planting of the uniinproved por- tions of the mall. Works of this kind invariably sulf-t when left in an unfinished condition That tion of the mall lying between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets has been very much damaged by heavy rains. it has been graded und planted. aud if the avenues and walks, which are marked out, were made, with their necessary gutters, the water would be carried off in proper channels, and no longer inflict injury upon the new y graded surfae+ by forcing an outiet in almost every direction. There ate a number of triangular 9 city that will have to be inclosed and improved by the Government. All on Pennsylvania avenue, between the Capitol and Georgetown, with the exception of three west of the President's house, have been inclosed with granite coping and a handsome iron railing. and are suitab! ¥ orna- mented with trees and shrubbery. There are several in that prosperous and icouiae part of the city called the ‘+ Northern Liberties” that onght to receive attention witbout delay. They afford the only evidence of the want of that spirit of improvement that has been manifested all around them in flne, stately buildings and correspondin; adornments, wherever an opportunity was Biforded for their display. At present they are but nuisan- ces, being convenient depositories for rubbish aud trash The necessity for a new jail, and additonal accommodations for the several courts of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and the clerk's office, becomes more and more obvious every year. A sufficient appropriation should be made to repair the Long Bridge thoroughly and perma- nently, or anew bridge ought to be constructed. ‘The ‘latter would be wise policy. Provision would have been madesome years since for build- ing a new bridge, but for tue difficulty of select- ings site for it. The site of the present bridge appears to be the most eligible. The route by it is the mest direct and nearest to Alexandria, and roads have been made in Virginia to connect with it. To show the importance of the bridge, the draw-keepers, on the I7ti July last, were re- quested by the Commissioner to keep an account of the travel over it, and from that time to the 26th of Sept-mber, when travel over the bridge was suspend:d, a period ef two months and a half, their reports saa: up as follows: Persons. $3,390; vebicles, 22,308; horseback, 1,973, and cattle, 2,187 The drainage of at least one-third of the city is conducted into the canal, and the c onsequence is that a dredging-machine must be kept constantly at work to prevent it from being filled up by the sediment. This is not only rendered necessary to keep the canal in navigable order, but also as an indispensable sanitary measure. If the filthy sedi- ment which finds its way into the canal should be allowed to accumulate until it could be affected by the sun. it would become a source of malig- nant disease in the very heart of the city. The canal should be cleaned out from its bottom ly, which isthe only means of eventing it from produeing disease; and it can be seco plished at a cost of six thousand dollars. ‘This sum ia small in comparison with the object designed to be at- tained—the Tyeeerarea of the ith of the city —but as small asit is, justice requires that the whole sum should not be paid by the city. The sewers from the President's house, the Ca; itol, and all the other public buiidings, em; y into the canal, and it therefore seems but fair the yov- ernment should bear {tg proper proportion ‘of the nse of keeping it clean. The Corporation of Washington bas made lib. eral provision for the erection of a new market- house ou the site now occupied by the Centre market This will be an improvement that bas been long needed The old building, for a num- ber of years, has afforded but indifferent shelter to the multitude that crowds inte it on market days, and its shabby appearance has been the ices in the Those who are uninformed not unfrequently accuse the city of relying Goveroment agd not ing anythin: To show that this — is Last Bee gat to one or two facts. Du- ring last ten years the Corporation bas raised by taxation the sum of $2,376.42 86, which has been expended for yeneral and the c: hae, from first to inet, ope peg nd than fifty miles of avenues and @ cost of abeut qne million and a half of It is not eubject to tagline, to the Government, a) Fishino Hanps —The for hiring hands for the fishing shores are stil! at work, for, tus paed lator’ v2 nee a om this har. z made up, and some of shores require Dd ay in consequence of this labor 4 z « 5, dimetved ie Wichita os co-pemer of Chureh in this city. the held ing at the armory of the Infan , on Tues- day Srning—Capt, Tae phair ana List, ae McLaughl n y. ject of the meeting was explained by the chairman; when, after some semedtietion 7 . eut. McLaugblin submitted the following as the basis of the request to be preferred to the Sec- Weary of War, on the visit of the committee to the War rtment on Wednesday (to-day.) Hon. John B. Floyd, Secretary of War.—Sir: In behalf of the und ‘ned officers, respectively, of tke different companies of the First Reximest of Third Brigade of the Militia of the District of Columbia. "I have the honor to submit to your consideration the two following propositfons, which constitute the substance of instructions given to us by our respective companies, viz: 1. Will the Hon. the Secretary of War a) ve, if we organize, a battalion or regiment’ fn the District of Columbia, the officers which, above the rank of captains of companies, shall be dul: nominated to him or to the President for confirma. tion or rej roy oe ie 2. Will the le, be pleased to direct that information be — ue if there be bos Prospect of a reorganization of the District Volunteerg, and enable us to give the assurance to our respective commands it the stagnation Prbaiteo oer = tes District Volunteers so long, s! no longer tolerated by the present distinguished Head of the War Department and that we are not altogether overlooked by the Gen- eral Government. James A. Tait, Chairman of Com. of Otticers of Ist Reg’t 3d Br. D. V. On calling at the War Department to-da' , the Committee were at once notified that the Secre- tary was ready to receive them. The officers Were individually introduced to the Secretary by Lieut. McLaughlin and ae Tait. The senior officer baving laid before the Secretary the re- quest of the Volunteers, as published above. Gov. Floyd entered into a minute and full detail of bis plan for reorganizing the entire militia force of the District of Columbia. The Secre- tary’s explanation was all that could have been desired, and the opinion of the officers present was unanimous that, if the Secretary's plan, es- pecially as explained. in detail, by Major Buell ad been promulged a year ago, there would now be a Volunteer Regiment in the District fies ceuele Teflect credit upon the Federal Me- ropolis : _ The Secretary informed the office ‘8, before re- tiring, that he would immediately order an of- ficial publication which would gratify the wishes of the volunteers, and, at the same time, carry out the intention of himself and the President in re- an the proper organization of the District militia We have been especially requested by the offi- cers composing the committee to express, in their name, their profound acknowledgments of the real Virginia courtesy and open-hearted frank- ness with which they were received by the distin- guished head of the War Department. Smitusontan LectuREs.—Prof J.8. Newberry lectured at the Smithsonian on Monday evening, under the auspices of the Young Men’s Christian Association, on ‘‘New Mexico and its Ancient In- habitants ** He gave a detailed account of the surface of the country, its mountains, plains, table lands, rivers, &c., with illustrations by maps, and stated that there everywhere existed evidences of an ancient race of inhabitants who had reached to a high degree of civilization, and who the lec- turer supposed occupied the country at the time of the conquest by Cortez. The most striking of these evidences were the ruins of ancient ouild- ings, some of which were ina tolerable state of eser vation, and exhibited considerable architec- ural skill. Some of, these were large, built of hewn stone, neatly plastered inside, and con- tained a great number of small rqoms, showing that they had been numerously tenanted. The shock caused throughout the country by the irrup- tion of Cortez, and the speculating times succeed- ing his conquest, it may be, bad depopulated these distant provinces of a once powerful em- pire. leaving the improvements that had been made to fall into ruins; or, what is more likely, the depredations of wild Indian tribes, such as we hear of at the present day, may have been the cause of tbe abandonment of these monuments of civilization. The lecturer attributed these ruins to the progenitors of the present Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, the representatives of the people found by Cortez in Mexico, and who were van- quished at the time of the Spanish conquest. He also gave a brief description of his visit to the villages of the tok “Son who live in the north- western part of the Territory, and are the purest specimen now living of the ancient Mexican ulation. The river gorges of New Mexico tle lecturer represented as occurring on amagnificent scale, their walls sometimes rising to the height ofa mile or more They were, he said, necessary consequences of the geological structure, the topo- graphical relations, and climate of the great plateau. To show this connection, he described the parece cencephy of New Mexico somewhet ia detail; referring the caiions and mesa-walls to a single cause, the erosive actien of Water, saying that water falling from the summit of the Rocky Mountains on to the high plateau, and thence to the s a level, developed an enormcus force, which was measured by the stupendous chasms through which the dra‘ning streams now flow. In the commencement of his lecure, the Professor referred to the wise policy of the present and precedin; Administration, which have constantly kept sci- entific parties in the field engaged in developing the resources of our extensive western possessions. With three of these parties he had been connected, viz: That of Lieut. Williamson, which explored northern California and Oregon; that of Lieut. Ives, which made a hydrographical survey of the Colorado river, and navigated it 500 miles; and that of Capt. Macomb, which had spent the last summer in exploring the region bordering the Upper Colorado and San Juan rivers. Of these icers he spoke in terms of high compliment, and in acknowledgment of their sympathy and coop- eration in the performance of his scientific duties A very large audience was present, the main hall and gallery both being crowded, and the lecture was listened to with much interest. Trusters oF THE PuBLtIc ScHooLs.—The regu- lar monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Public Schools was held Vege afternoon in the Al- dermen’s Room, City Hall. Monthly reports from the several districts were received and duly filed. Mr. Ironside presented the application of Miss Susan M. Watson for a teachers place; also that of Miss Matilda Edelin for a similar place; re- ferred to the Committee on Examinations. Mayor Berret presented the application of Miss Minnie C. May; which was also referred. Mr Walsh said that the Committee on Exami- nations met in January last, and that Miss Ada L.. Smith had passed a successful examination. Mr. Randolph suggested that a committee of one from each district be appointed to draw upa Programme to be observed at the approaching annual examinations; and accordingly Messrs. Ironside, Cole, Bohrer, and Willett were appoint- ed as such committee. Adjourned. Poics Matters —Before Justice Donn.—Yes- terday Lieut. Thomas and otficer King were re- quested to arrest 1. F. Thomas, 0 was drunk. very disorderly, and without visible means o! support. He was committed to the workhouse for 30 days Otticer Chipley arrested Patrick O'Neal for be- ing dronk, disorderly, and very profane and in- decent in the public speeches lie made while in that condition on the streets of the Seventh Ward. With great trouble he was taken to the oftice of Justice Donn, and there his conduct was so outrageous as to make {it necessary to handcuff bim; and his language go filthy and boisterous, that the Justice ordered his being gagged. The fines and costs amounted to $11.15, and none of his former friends having sympathy enough to pay for bim after such demonstrations, he was committed for 0 days to the workhouse. A fur- | niture car was employed, and he was put aboard and conveyed to the City farm. Tue TneatRE was crowded, of course, last night, to see Murdoch’s “Hamlet,” and his ren- dition of this great character was masterly in- deed.» Mrs. Gladstane as Ophelia. Mr. C. Bass as Polonius, Mr. Bangs as the Ghost, and Stuart Robson as the First Grave Digger, also performed bra a ped last evening, in a manner which elic! the constant admiration of the audience. The bill for to-night isa rich one, Mr. Murdoch appearing as Sir Charles Surface, and Mrs. Glad- stane as Lady Teazle. It is universally admitted that Mr. Murdoch has no equal anywhere in this character. The cast for to-night is remarkably strong, much more so than on any previous occa- sion, we believe, that the ‘ School for Scandal” has been broughtout in this city. Thereputation of fost Murdoch as“ Charles Surface,” and the superb manner lyin which the play is to be brought out, will cause an animated move. ment on the part of the theat ta get goon pa : itre-going community Runaway Horsxs.—This morning, asa coun- tryman, saison two very , Was ap proaching the Circle‘from the wn side, the hammer holding the double-trees slipped out, and an omnibus coming up at the time caused the horses to turn to one side, nearly upsetting the vehicle, and compelling the driver to let go the reins. Being thus rely freed from & running Gown several persona sad) a hefan seal running down persons a a bu; and crossing the bridge into Georgetown. scattered the habitants in every direc- tion, and did some . The unlucky driver. said be supposed they would never stop, and when we last saw them they were going faster than ever. ‘ Surtnsostay Lacrunzs.. ing. of Loni sonian, this eveni 4 ton,” the first ing way to R Watce caste, $Id ‘Wn’ Plumer, eal; safe keeping. Camanat Covrt—Yesterday—James Clagett, col’d.who was on trial y when our report closed, for stealing clothing from Jobnson and Sutton, was convicted and sentenced to sfx months in jail, and to pay a fine of $1. obn Fletcher and Bishop A. Tyler. col’d, were tried for stealing a cow, valned at #60, the erty of Mr. Eptraim French, and were found gE Ity. | They were sentenced to three years each in the Penitentiary. - Wi. Day, colored, was tried for all com- Plicity with Fletcher and Tyler in the above lar. ceny, but was acquitted on its being shown that he was hired by them to drive the cow away, not knowing it was stolen Samuel Gunnell, col’d,was tried and convicted of stealing a coat from Samuel Gantt; sentenced to nine months in jail, and a fine of 1. Thomas Fagan alias Jas. Fagan was tried and convicted of stealing two coats and a comfort, of the value of $9. He was sent to the Penitentiary for two years. The Court then adjourned. To-day.—Daniel Ht was placed on trial on & charge of arson by setting fire to an unoccupied dwelling house belonging to Emily Boscoe. It seems that the prisoner went to the house of the principal witness about 8 o’clock on the night in question, which isin the square adjoining the one which was fired, and asked her to loan him a three cent piece, which was refused. He after- wards went ata late hour of the evening to the house of Mrs. O'Dwyer. adjoining the one fired, and tried to gain admittance, and was refused” About three quarters of an hour after that, a neighbor Lelie Johnson) came to Mrs. O’ Dwyer’s house and informed the family that the unoccupied house next door was set on fire, and they went out and saw thata fire had been made cn the back rch of the unoccupied house, and that the trellis work of the porch had been broken otf to make the fire with. Mrs. Johnson, about 1244 o’clock, heard some one walking about in ber yard, and inthe yard adjoining, which is the yard attached to the house which was set on ie and jumping up, looked out of her window, and saw the blaze of the fire. a yard high. It was immediately extin- guished, and the next morning, on Maamilaaton! the marks of a crutch, a cane, and one foot were found to be imprinted ‘in the mud all round the place, and up tothe porch where the fire was. (The prisoner, who has been in the army, and. was formerly ar:s dent of the Sold +r,” ome, has ot one leg, aud walks with a crutch and a cane ‘ At the time Barry came to Mrs. O’Dwyer’s house, next door, for admittance, he was recog- nized by his voice, and his cane and crutch were heard upon the plank porch of her house. At the examination before the magistrate, the officers endeavored to obtain a measure of Barry's foot and crutch, but he would not suffer them to. ‘The case was pending when our report closed. ConcRessionaL Visit To tHe Navy YaRrp.— On Saturday afternoon last, the members of the Naval Committee of the House of Representatives, accompanied by several colleagues and members of their families, visited the Navy Yard, and were courteously received and hospitably enter- tained by Commodore Buchanan, by whom they were escorted through the various departments. They expressed themselves as highly gratified b the mechanical operations which they witnessed, as well as by the experiments in gunnery. Some of the members of the House, bailing from distant sections of the country. seemed to be quite sur- prised at the number, variety, and aptitude of the several departinents of the Yard, and at the match- less facilities which they Possess for the prompt and faultless execution of every species ot werk ree for our gallant little Navy. ‘They had not, previously to this visit, had an adequate idea of the extent and capacities of the Washington Navy; and, strange to relate, it {sa fact, that there are many members of both houses who have never be visited the Navy Yard, although it is within ittle more than a stone’s throw of the Capitol Hence the neglect and apathy which are too often manifested in our congressional legislation upon questions affecting the hest interests of the Navy; hence, too, the willing ear which is too often lent to idle rumors and absurd stories in reference to Navy Yards. from which our own, however, has been generally exempt. Members of Congress should see and examine for themselves, so far as th: Washington Yard is concerned; and if they de, we are satistied that they will be dispcsed in the future to do more for its interests than has been done in the past. We, therefore, cespect-. fully suggest to honorable gentlemen to visit our Navy Yard; and we promise them a cordial and hospitable reception upon the part of Commodore Buehanan and the gentlemanly officers associated with him. Deatu or Joun Reese, Esq —The announce- ment yesterday of the death of the Water Pur- veyor, which occurred about 11 o'clock a. m, caused much sorrow among his numerous friends and acquaintances in this city. Hie disease was consumption, under which he had been gradually sinking for three months past. Mr. Reese wes not a native of Washington, but came to this city and the country, we believe, when a child. When sutticiently old to learn a trade he was apprei- ticed to a watchmaker, Montandon, of this city. His generous disposition and industry, combined with his social ana : Tivorite. Soon after the eatathGin eat cb Ae eesy Light Company he entered into the business of a copper-smith, plumber and gas fitter. His popu- larity made him sought after by our local politi- cians, and he became one of the most active of those who engaged in recent political turmoils. After the passage of the act for the distribution of the Potomac water, Mr. Reese was appoint-d by Mayor Berret to the office of Water Purveyor, which office is made vacant by his death. Mr. Reese had received many testimonials of the esteem of his friends in the various complimentary positions which he has occup ed. He was at one time the captain of a corps of the voluntzer regi- ment of this District, and at his death was a member in high eating of the Masonic order. He leaves a wife and child. THE ELEcTION IN ALEXANDRIA, YESTERDAY.— The election for municipal officers in Alexandria, yesterday, though unusually exciiinz, passed off without any disorder. ‘The “Opposition ticket,” American and Whig, was unanimously elected, as follows: Mayor, Wm. B. Price. Aldermen, Messrs. D. Kinzer, Henry l.. Simpson, George Bryan, and Geo. 1. Cazenove, from the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Wards, respectively. Sixteen Councilmen, as follows: Lewis McKen- zie, Edgar Snowden, Jr., George H. Markle, W. A. Harper, First Ward; George T. Whittington, James S Hallowell, Charles Alexander, A. W. Eastlack, Second Ward; W. J. Boothe, H. C. Dorsey, Andrew Jaloson, J. H. McVeigh, Third Ward;'J. W. Atkinson, J. B Smoot, W.D Mas- sey, /. W. Ashby, Fourth Ward. Collectors of ‘Faxes, John A. Field, W. Avery: Corporation Attorney, David L. Smoot; Assessors, P. Is. Henderson, Wm. Davis; Auditor, Thomas McCormick; City Surveyor, Wm. G. Atkinson; Superintendent of Gas, T. W. Smith; Superin: tendent of Market, Thomas Whittington; Chief Engineer Fire Department, James Javins; Super- intendent of Police, Geo. Davis; Measuters of Lumber. Wm. H. McKnight. Wm. R. Howard; Measurers of Wocd and Bark, Jas. P. Coleman, G. Prudger, S. R. Shinn. Nove Rossery —Yesterday, officers Fanning and Eckloff arrested a man named George O. Davis for stealing two prayer books from St. Matthew’s (Catholic) Church. He was watched, and the officers put on his trail. He was seen to carry them toa second-hand book stand on Fif- teenth street, near the Treasury, where he sold them for 12% cents. After his arrest he was taken before Justice Donn, where he denied the larceny, said the books were given to him, and that it was the duty of the officers to find out who He Jus- tice Donn finding the names of the ladfes who owned them written on a blank page, committed him to jail for a further hearing. Tux MeEvicaL DEPARTMENT OF GRORGETOWN Couiece will hold its annual commencement to- morrow evening, at the Smithsonian Institution, beginning at 7 o’clock. The graduates of the occasion will be the following :—John W. Davis, Ind ; Richard C. Croggon, D.C.; Van-Deusen Naylor, Md; A.G. Browning, sf ; David R. Lindsay, Ala.; A. Zappone. Italv; Leroy M_ ‘Tay- lor. Mich ; John C. Harrison, Va.; Frederick J. MeNulty, Conn.; James H. Peabody, D.C. PRosTRATION OF THE sysTeM and rapid decline a7e & most invariably the results of early ma'-prac- tices and unchecked vicious habit:—A treatise eiaborarely got up, has lately issu: d from the preset. iliustra‘ing this tcndency,and the sure as well as -evention of the same It is entitled “ Humon vailty, or Phystological Researches.” \t enters into the caves, : ffects and most efficacious of oyring all diseases of a delicate nature, with copi:us instiuctions for She permet restora tion of those who are prevented by impodime:.te from ents, ing irto the marriage state. Suid by Dr. Barco, 194 yal street, New York. Price cen! Sent free o: (8. * Sold aiso by. Calvert Ford, Jr, Washington, VaLUAaBLE Testimony IN Favor OF THE OXYGEN- ATxp BITTERS Having made use of the Ocyeen sted. Bustos tr of the nv 8e ers BY }- pared by. Dr. Goorge B. Groen, of Winvsur, Vin and jrom knowledge obtained of their efficacy in other 8, we cheerfully recommend them to the Irendation of the proprietor, "We hope thot c Myuaple remedy ‘any socessible to all the nel 5 Phelps H U. 8, Senators from Vermont. | James 8. Simmous, U. 8, Senatcr from Rhode | FE Senator, and formerly Gov- rly Governer of Rhode I+land. Take Governor ol Micnigan. Tr keteeh i ves and ES tellectual effort or moral dep« praiseand an expression of kiadest interest. H:s semaine were consiened to our common mother— th—yeaterday, attended me assembiage ad schoolmates. temporary severance from the fellow- ‘oung friend, and while it will ever be beneficial to cluster on the brow of the gems of goodness, truth and love his character, yet we will not mourn ; but rather let ue adopt th sentiment of the poet: “Bright be the place of thy soul ! ‘o lovelier spirit that thine E’er burst from its mor: In the orbs of the b essed to shine; On earth thou wert all but divine, As thy soul shal. immortally be: And our sorrow may cense to repine When we know that thy God is with thee.” Washington, March 6th, 1860, srening, sth ELUZA the inat., = ” y reece rep deere ried - oon, o'clock from her late resi joe Corner arch 6th, CHARLES McGEE. i A ro from ri tpharsdas the avenue streets, At2 o'clock. Tne fiends | acquaint- the family are invited to atten , 2, Monday evening, th> 5h instant, at 8 o’closk, » the youngest daughter of Francis : aged 12 yea: Mohan, Scueated & world of care and gloom. lead. but sleepin; é 1e"a joned the glorious band ire and Sinless angele, in ner Father's happy Added one ‘That radiator light. iswel to that crown so bright, around her Saviour’s brow, so '¥.—On Saturday last, a young and chas. r.t turned from a scene of pain and long rest on the bosom of his Father and his the spirit of “1 ittle GEORGE HIN- es. althongh in the record of Tims he ed near the period of manhood. lwarfed nature's fair proportion, and nown as "I, ttlaGeorge” And. as_ ‘Ame nature was m.cking ths ravages ofcis ease,tne moral and intellectual elements of hia char- ed like diamonds sparkling through the on framework of the frail casket had been cast. Cai fhis intellectual nature; ter, noble resolve and filial obedience to and teachers, strong aff-ction for sehco: 'd friends, honor for all men eeard for the | gta of harmoniousiy t em into the ev’rgreen of id treasured gariands. Long attendant ubiic *chool and the Sabbath school, he » early Sif which they se!-reliance as the presiding ile, in his more] nd an a'most life, were at memery involuntari- ite rost ttention and won the 8 and schoolmates ;— jom reviewing either in. yrtment withont lavis! ‘hough we may feel @ hopeful and consoling 1 control LGI HACHE LUMBAGO, «AF. BILITY Sir:—The packaxs of nee hich wou forwarded: me {com Paria ceived here by my Steward previous to my Brrival, I have used it erernally and internally, aa recommended by you, an To J's Montarde, Esq. ours, &c., James McDonnell : tarde s Miraculous bear to the uncommon vir- tues of UF. Montarde’s Miveoulous Pain Killer and Great French Rheumatic Remedy. D vidson used it for severe rheumatism and recrived immediate relief occasions in our families and oo o for different Seroplaiaia: in all c-ses L. HARRISON, DAVIDSON & CO. Cc TIZENS OF WASHINGTON, READ! CITIZENS OF GEORGETOWN, CITIZENS OF ALE IT bean EXANDRIA, A WORD OF CONSULTATION Wits THE PUBLIC. WHY WILL PEOPLE SUFFER LISEASE AND PAIN, hen an l FAILING AND IMMEDIATE EEMEDY is at hand, and at a price so absolutely inconsidera- ble as to be within the means of the poorest person in the community ? This Great and Unfniling Specific is UR. MONTARDE’S MIRACULOUS PAIN KILLER and great FRENCH RHEUMATIC REMEDY! which has never yet, inany ease, failed to afford immediate relief and ultimate cure, not only of all PAINS, ACHES, AND KINDRED COMPLAINTS, But is also ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST CERTAIN TUONICSIN THE WORLD. be At onee annihilating all pain, and imparting strength and trxor to the MOST DEBILITATED AND SHATTERED CONSTITUTIONS. So many worthless preparations have, however heretofore been offered to the pubiio that people have naturally and justly become euspiciors and cautious. This i» right. Ost blessings of Heaven to mankind, and wh'le pos d, should be guarded with jealous care ; and no judicione effort should b= left untried eit. itis wise, then, to examine closely entions and test the merits of a'l medicinal preparations uffered for sae. DR. MONTARDE’S: MIRACULOUS PAIN-KILLER D AN! GREAT FRENCH RHEUMATIC REMEDY Has already undergore such scrutiny and tests and nas coms forth all the brighter for the ordeal, It has been tested by THE FIRST CHEMICAL TALE THE AGE, And approved by of any counterrand what 1s ne leat Wapeneet” Yaw actual experience of OUR OWN CITIZENS Gas already pronounced it THE REMEDY OF THE AGE!! It has already in our own city and country effected "REAL AND PERMANENT CURES oF Hraith is one of the great- T OF A, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, S RVOUS yay et a, pyYs ROSTRATION, SNESS, FEVER AND AGUE, SPRAINS, BRUISES, s CUTS, BURNS, DISORDERED STOMACH, ETC., Than Any Other Medicine Ever Introduced! reat popularity and sale, more of it id than of ALL OTHER MEDICINES the market put together! Min pre of of ts VIRT?! ES and FFFICACY, and repute in which it ia held at home and ‘@ beg to direct attention to the following certificates—one from a highest in the Scottish Peerage, the others fom well known and prominent citizens of Baltimore - all of whom voluntarily tsndered their certificates, as well for gratitude for benefits received as from philanthropy for their fellow-man: READ THE CERTIFICATES. | " liowin om HIS GRACE THE JKE FBUCCLEUGH. was aititond tbr Mee Briueh Nobleman, the Darxeirn, July 1th, 185% your “Miraculous am ampl compensated rd or Gouty affection My Li 4 entirely ¢lsappeared. My appetite is improved, id my general eaith has not been better for my acknowledgments for your great receive the assurance of my high con Faitefully and traly yours, UCCLEUGH & QUEENSBURY. M. D., &0., &., Paria. The following certificates from our own citizens are equally valuable: Bavtimonre, Feb. 17, 1869, es MoDonnel!.—Dear Pir: Allow me to pat Jeimony £0 the efficacy of ** Dr Montarde’s raculous Pain Killer.” Having had a bad cold very severe pain in my back, ( : id scarcely stand,) I applied the Pain Killer ac might, and next day had no tracesof. Youre truly, 80 great that I in whatever. HENRY ©. GRIFFIN, of R. B. Griffin & Sons, 17 South Charles etreet, Baltimore. Bartmororx, January 6th, 1860, Donnell. Esq.. Agent for Dr. Mon- iardete Mirnoulgue Pain ‘iilier and Great French Please accept my thanks for , Montarde’s Miraculous Pain- of D Great French Remedy, which you kinaly In my case it has indeed lL used it fora severe attack of Rheu- matiam, and on the very first application was com- proved © Mi- I cheerfully Toe AED, Agent for Chickering’s Pianoe, Calvert etreet, Bartimore, Deosmber 22d, 1859. i for Dr Mon n Wilion ke. Dear Sict We Our Mr. Da- We have also used it on several i ork people ith comple tly recommend it. You: facturers, Se Sa chaies street, it] h t timony as the above, can any rea- sonable men haves dcubt of the merits of . MONTARDE’S MIRAGULOLS PAIN KILLER? It should be considered inDISPENSABLE in every house, 5 CENTS PER BOTTLE. ‘ ; MIRACULOUS PAIN DR. MONTARDE’S MIR. ii le by all respectable Druggis! os eee Gx0xnc TOWN, and ALEXANDRIA. in Wasn- Hunry Coox & Co, Agents, Alexandria. * ‘Agents for Georgetown, D.C. D. B. Cranks, Corner 43¢ at. and Pa. av., Zz. D. Guz * ‘agents for Washington. 48. MeDONNELL, ant erie street, BaLTIMORE. _ AUCTION SALES. Bor a UcTIO! A iiroaerereaee front cf the premises, wi! nal Let N. juare No. 75, situated on the north mdeof Leimert 8 zist and 2d jet ‘22d streets, at » With an alley of 3 feet vementa, which By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. EREMPTORY SALE OF LOTs ON HA; RYLAND AVENUE aT Avuction.—On MUNDA AFTERNUON. 12th inst, at 5 o'clock, we will sel , on the premises, Lots 3. 4an4 5. in Squre 1,'5'5 on Mar; land avenue, between Iéth and i5ta stre« ta, east, and lots 4 and in square 152, on north * bounded by Kentucky avenueand I4*h street “Terms: One third cash; balance jn 6 and 32 months, bearing interest, and secured by deed of trust. WALL & BARNARD. Aucts. mar 7 By WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers. XECUTOR’S SALE.—Roskwoop Piano, Roszwoop BrocaTette axp Manooant Parco Suirgs, Laker Plate MiRkor, ENGLI PLATED WaRE. BROCATELLE AND Lace CURiA AND " RN ING, 15th inst . at 10 o'clock, we will sell, at the r.sid nce of the late James’ Gall ec raer of north C and Ist streets ear his Household Fur nitore, &c., comprising: osewood Piano, Stool and Cover, holstered in Green and zary Parlor Suite, large French Plate Mirror, 5 Brackets, Brocatelle and Lace Curtains, Ve vet and other Carpets, Bronze French Ciock aud Candelabras to match, Oil Paintings, Mantel Orname: Fine English Plated T. poons and Forks, hs mcg pote on Walnut bini ardrobes, 8 Caried Hair and Shuck Mattresses. B id Bedding, Wood, id Rockers and other Chamber ure, nmiture, China, Giass and Crockery Ware, Kitchen Utgnsils and stoves, Exceilent Cow, Saddle and Bridle, Scraw Cutter, &c. Terme: $30 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 9, days, for approved endorsed notes bea) ing interest. N. B.—The House for rent, lquire of the Auo- tloneers. THOMAS GALLIGAN, Executor. fa WALL & BaRNARD, Aucts, Exten- mar? d THIS AFTERNOON & TO-MORROW By WALL & BARNARD, Avctioneers. ALE OF CLOAKS, RAGLANS, EMR®RO'D \) ERIES AND MILLENERY Goops.—On THURS DAY MORNING, the 8th inst., at 19 o'clock, we shall sell,atthe Auction Kooms, @ large assort ment of 8 ie uslity and latest styles of Ladies’ aks AI Raglans, manufactured for first class New Vork trade, oe Also, Fancy and Millirery Goods. comprising— Straw Bonn ts, Hoop S<ir:s, Embroideries, Lagies’ Merino Vests, R: 8, Flouuces, Ribbons, Collars and Cuffs, &o. Terms ca: WALL & BARNARD, Auotr,_ _mar 6-3t By WM MARSHAL AG4 Seventh Street. EFYBNIToORE, BAROWARF, WOODE Wane Groceries anv Liquors —On THURS DAY MORNING, March &th, at 10 o’clock, I will 8s ll,in front of my store, a handsome assortment of fine second -hand Furniture, viz: Mah *gany Divans, Chairs, Rocker, J-ounses, Sofas. I sbles, Cottage Sets, Beds, Mattresses, Pillows, Cane'and Wood Chairs, ®itchen Furniture, Glass, Crockery, &c. A'so, alarge assortment of Wooden Ware. Hard ware. Raskets, &c. Also, a fine lot of Liquors, in wood and bottle, 5) boxes of Raising, fine quality. Gr cers and Fancy Stores will fiad a large lot of goods suited to their trade Terms: $3) and under cash ; over that, 30 and 69 days’ credit, WM. MARSHALL, Auct. mar 6 dts By J. C. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, EN. F. FRENCH’S BOOK AUCTION THIS week on DAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, at the stcre of W. F. Bayly, 27% Pa. avenue, mar 6-5t BEN. F. FRENCG, Salesman. FUTURE DAYS. By J. ©. McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers, SS ered BUILDING LOT ON NEW Jensey AVENUE. NEAR NORTH G STREET. AT Prsiic Auction’ —On FRiDAY AFTERNUON. Maroh ‘th, ade o’olock, on the premises, we shalt sell, without reserve, the south half of Lot Nov, 15,in Square No. 567, fronting 18 feet 2 inches on New Jersey avenue. near the corner of north & street, ronning back about 116 feet toa 2 feet al ey Terms: One-third cash; the residve. in6 and :2 months, with interest, socured by a deed in trust mn thi mises. mrda J.C. MoGUIRE & CO., Aucts. By J. C. McGUIRE & CO.. Auctioneers. STOCKS AT AUCTION.—On THURSDAY +“ AFLERNOON, $2,000 Corroration of Washington Quarte:ly six per cent Siock, $4.0 Corporation of Alexandria six per cent. ook. $2,°00 Corporation of Georgetown Quarterly six per cent. Stock. Terms cash in current funds. mar 6-d J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Avots, By BARNARD & BUCKEY: Georgetown. RUSTER’S SALE.—By virtue of a decree of the Orphans’ Court (confirmed by the Cireuit Court of the District of Columbia, county of Wash- ington) made inthe case of the heirs of the late Samuel Leishear, deceased, the undersigned wii) sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder, on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day -f March, v6, at 4 o'clock p. m., upon the premises, trat d-sirable roperty situated on the south side of Ist street, Gacrgetown D. C., having a front on eaid street 456-12 feet «nd runuing back 85 feet. The improve ments on sad let consist of a three-story frame hi . Suitable fora large family, stable &c. : tne third cash; balance in6and 12 menths, the purchaser to give notes for thedeterred payments, bearing interest from th y of sale, A given and a deed of trust*aken. All ccn veyancing at the cost of the parchaser. ‘Title in- disputabdie. S$ T. BROWN, Attorney tor the h irs, mari d BARNARD & BUCKE), aucts By J_C, McGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE PROP ERTY oN Carito. HitL.—On TUESDAY AF- TERNOON. March 27tp, at 43% o’clock, on the Tec- Washington county, 1 shal! sell the eastern rt of Lot numbered sevent-en, in square num red seven hundred twenty-nine, fronting 27 feet on east Capitol strest. between Ist and 24 streets east, running back 86 feet $ inches, together with the improvements thereon. conve: sncie GAN AEE DOR hee ‘erms cas N HEPBU rustee, J.C. McGUIRE & CO., Aucts, mar 3 eo&da ARSHAL’S SALE, M ‘ncias ‘sowed te Circuit Court of the Di —In virtue ofa weit of fieri the Clerk’s office of the 7 et of Columbia, for the county of Washington, and tu_me directed. 1 will expose to public sale, for cach, in front of the ecurt house door of said counts, on TUBSDAY, the 27th day of March inst., 1860, at !20’clock m , the follow- ing de-c:ived property. to wit: All defendant's right and intera tin and to Lot No.5, naqua-e No. 72. ia the city of Washington, D C., together with a.l and singular the improvements thereon, seized and levied upon as ne property of Henry Parry, and will hag gn si Fpmcowa BS = Oc- tober term 1453 in favor of James M. Stewnr: __W, SELDEN. U.S. Marsal for District of Columbia. mars dts 2.—1n virtae of a writ of fieri the Clerk’s office the moia, for the county of Washington. to me directet, | will expose t» public sale, f A ront «f the cash, cf Washington, in said county,on THURSDAY, the 15th day of Maren inst., 18, commencing at 9 o'clock a. m., 2 four wheelod stone wagons, seized and levied upon asthe goods and chatteis of NM Ricker, and wil! b- sold to eatiefy Judiomis 104, to May term 1850, in favor of John ae EN, U.S. Marshal for Distr ct of Columbia. mar S-dte Si SALE —In virtue of three writs MANSALE Ete aed regres the Cireurt Court of the District of Columbia, for ty of Washington, and to me dir 7 5 *@ to public sale. ~h in frontof Mar- on the corner of &ta_ and streets, i. thecityf Wsshingtoa on SATURDAY, the toth day of March next, 180. commencing at 9 o'clock a. m., 2 brown Mulos, seized and le upon as the goods and chattels of Charies C. Cay, and will ba sold to ratiefy Judicisis Nos 65,66 and 6?.to May term 1860. in favor of Danie! Crowley, Morris Sulii- van and Patrick Barritt. W. SELDEN. U.S. Marshal for Distriot sf Columbia, fe 23-dts IRST ARRIVAL OF PARISIAN SPRING c ‘he opening of FARIBIAN 3 SPRING GOODS, of my own importation, wi! . T ESDAY, March 7th. aie MY WILLIAN, 32 Market © y 1VED, ANVTHER SUPERB Pa = bende on ee our stock ae forthe only place you can, et ihe 306 Pa.ac. bet hw MPUEae amen ai Metusranens, She 906 ne fr a | THE LATEST NEWs. TELEGRAPHIC. Chicage Municipal Election. [Special dispatch to the Star.) Cmicaco, March 7.—Wentworth’s nay fa bole vote jority for M. . cast 18,70 ayor of Chicago is 1,265 Ss Louisiana Democratic Convention. New ORuxaxs, March 6 —The resolution in regard to Mr. Davis’ territorial resolution was not tion «f the patriotic and ve men North; expressing confidence in the administra- tion of President Buchanan; embodying tue prin- ciples of Mr Davis’ territorial resolutions; recom mending the adoption of the two-thirds rule at the Charleston Convention; that the vote of Louis- jana be cast asa unit, and resolvitig, in the case of the election of a black republican to the Presi- dency, Louisiana should meet ber sister slave- holding States in council for the adoption of pro- tective measures. The delegates elected go in the convention un- trammeled, but Mr. Slidell is recommended for the Presidency, though the democracy of Louis- jana are pledged to the my 84 of the nominee of the convention, whoever he be Meters. E. La Sere and Richard Taylor were elected delegates from the State at large; after which the convention adjourned. Steamboat Explosion—Less of Life. TON, Pa., March 6 —A new steamboat built here exploded her boiler at noon to-day when about starting on ber first mie }d is a complete wreck A num! of persons have been killed, uut only one body bas so far been recovered The names of the victims, as far as known, are as follows: Killed—Richard Holcombe, of Belvidere; Jos Weasen, of Easton; Gi je Smith, do; Judge Sharp, of Belvidere; Wm. Sharp. jr, do; Va Schooley, of Easton; Joseph Shaeff, the engineer, Geo Sbaeff, of South Easton. Injured—J xo. Smith, of Belvidere. thigh broken and head cut; Solomon Mcintire, badly wounded; Andrew Melick, of Belvidere, arm broken; R.M Yennels, of Easton, badly burnt There are more killed and wounded, but their names have not been ascertained as yet Municipal Elections. Geneva, N. Y., March 5 —At our charter elec- tion to-day, the democrats elected thelr whole ticket, excepting three, by a majority of 150. Three republicans were elected by 13 majority. Marsnaut, Mich., March 5.—At the charter election held bere to-day, the whole democratic ticket was elected by 100 majority—a democratic gain of 200 since last year. Gavena, Ill, March 5.—At the municipal elec- tion in this city to-day, the entire democratic ticket was elected, with the exception of two Aldermen, by an average majority of 108. Battie Creek, Mich , March 6.—Attbe charter elect‘on here to-day, the republicans elected their whole ticket. E. W. Pendell, the republican candidate for Mayor, has 56 majority. Fined for Contempt of « ourt. Puitavecrmia, March 6.—The three commis- sioners of Alleghany county have each been sen- tenced to pay a fine of $5,000 for contempt by the supreme court, in refusing obedience to a manda- mus, issued by said court, ordering the levy of a tax to pay the interest on the railroads bonds is- sued by the county. The Southern Conference Propesition Ricumonp, March 6.—The State Senate to-day rejected the minority report favoring the southern conference, and agreed to the majority — ad verse to the holding of the proposed conference The House has not yet acted on the question Three Men Drowned. Cuicaco, March 5 —Wh le four men werecross- ing ina batteau the Big Vermillion river, near Ottawa, it copsteed, and three of the men, named Prosser, Domber and Bell, were drowned. Non-Arrival of the European Steamer. PortLanp, March 7,1 p.m.—Nosignsof the Nova Scotian, now overdue here, from Liverpa 1 on the 22d February Baltimere Markets. BaLtimore, March 7.—Flour closed firm; no sales; Howard street is beld at $575. Wheat closed active and buoyant, at an advance of 5c 5 white $1 55a81.65; red $1 40881 47. Corn closed steady and not active; white 71a73e ; yellow 72a, 73c. “Pork closed firm; mess $12; prime $14 50a %15; bacon sides 1c. Whisky closed dull and heavy at 234 a24c. New York Markets. re arch 2 Blewe in dems Ginte etnns on. ito BS 2536 1; Southern bed ad- vanced 5c —prices are nnsettled. Wheat is buoy. ant; Southern red #! 33a#142. Corn is quiet, white and yellow 7S8ic. Pork is quiet and stea- dy; mess $17 25a@18 37; rrime $1175. Lard is heavy Whisky is dull at 2ic. “Tue Root oF at Evi” is the venom of disease instilled into the ——— early abuse, indu'gence and excess of any kind. # must be eradicated from the s+ stem without delay; not a moment shouid as lost. The pernicious use ef me-cury will not do it; nay. it willimjure rather than cure. tesemar only chance—a perusa’ of the nook ity, or Physiological Researches,” 1! lustrated with colored engravines will explain ev erything. It will only cost you 25 cents. To be had r. Barrow 194 Bleecker street, New Yoik. Sent free of po verywhere. . Sold also by 8. vert Ford, Jr., Washington, D.C. fes imr WE ARE REQUESTED to inyite attention to the advertisement of Dr. Woolfson, the opti Pennsylvania avenve, between Twelfth teenth streets, which Sud States, Jt w: spectacies and eye giasses” are recomine by many eminent gentlemen, presumed to wd -y of their good qualities, and of the comfort de rived from their use by those whe require the aid of these important instrnmentaiities. Dr. W. has heen located in this city for several years.” dei" Maus. WINSLow, &n experienced nurseand femals physician, tn a oeothene Bi Sor Childen Teeth iz, which greatly facilitates the process of teething by softening the gums, reducing al] infiammation— will allay all pan, is sure to ulate the bowels. mn oe | upon it, yond = wu | give — vex. and reilef and heal your infants, to yoursel a} ats. another column. oo ll-ly Men's Business Suits, brs Gta snnounce that their annual display of | a Winter Lawyer 3 is now Teady For ingooetinn. tt Youthe' Clothing c the newest richest deagnn material, and workmanship. "To chose ‘eho etuds excellence with sSonom my ad 1 ti ano : pe . othing ky 3A » Lryex Or JELir Pree pg ty 45 ‘ork A 7 of oi It is twioe more ious than the ol se ee ey Bare Scrofulas, Consump- tion and all kinds of - ne. Castor Ort, by which the x“ STOR by all respectable druggists in Washington and Georgetown, Mower, Wholesale A, 5 ti Reskinan Faroe New Vork city. no 8 Sm - ESIRABLE PROPERTY. NEAR THE “CIRCLE” AT PRIVATE SA Thee scribers off r for enie Lot A, in front’ng 25 fret inches on Ps betwe-n 26th and north L street, street, with th 3 ratively a small outisy of movey thi property could be converted 1uto a Brat-class residence, J fort , ot No 8, in Sqvare No. 37, fronting 44 Winekes on “auth erect betwee An nd sreate 1 wet Rey,’ with a brick stabs in the reat cf the lot. rms, Ht » For terms, £00 8PH1%) ¢. MeGUIRE & co. fe 2-s02w Auction and Com'n Mee [PORTANT To HOUSEKEEPERS. E. R. DURKEE & CO."8 srr Guaranteed not only. ABSOLUTELY av PeKE er uTLY PURE, m fresh Spices, and peg aay Se ea rth cost. They sre iy pack . (ined wi -) to prevent iniery by keeping, ne g By ‘weight, While the frou nees are almoxt invariably short. warrant rd rin ‘flavor. item ETON RI: Ces PARTON nzi* tria! wil! slmndantly prove. only nuwoawe Mik ROPERS. T NEW ROOKS.—A Trip w Caba, by Mrs, ‘Toents rear at Greystones and his Ta’k there, ~outb; E'sovomc\'s