Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1860, Page 3

or —____ {7 Though Tux Sraz is printed on the fastest steam press in use south of Baltimore, its edition when checks were pote dey ee See Tt fell out that on same day ft. T. McLain, who keeps.an account be Bank of the Metropol! i came in and no name unless vbr himself. The teller = and ‘Mr. Mc in went out. He bad gone bata minutes when & boy entered the bank and presented at the counter a $250, bearing the signature of T. check for McLain. The teller, instead of paying, the check, and told the negro to go back and the man who sent itto come receive the 3 departed, and officer Henry Ward was sent for, and arrived in time to witness the arrival of the boy with the fellowing note : ae ‘Wittarps’ lam mach engaged at ftisallright. Resp’y, r The teller a the original back to the boy, with directions to to the man who sent it. The went back to the hotel, followed by officer Ward, who ssw him hand it to 2 man, whom he instantly across the avenue to the tear up the been the cause of b's ponte GewAy tah 'y-ye The pieces, however, were discovered, and up and preserved. He gave his name as . W. Dowcing, of Georgia. The officer and the bank tellers were examined, and the prisoner was required to give biil in $1,000. He sent for Hon. A. G. Brown and flon. Mr. Barksdal Missis- sippi. Mr. Brown stated that the man’s father ‘was well known to him, he having been a citizen of Mississippi formerly, and that he was a man of excellent ¢) ter. About the son (the prisoner) he did not know. Would go his bail in a moment, but believed the Union would be dis- solved in 30 days, and he, asa Mississippian, be a foreigner. He did not desire to contract any obligations which, by any possibility, he might leave behind him jo retiring from the seat of the vat Federal Government. Dr. Dowcing was committed to jail. ‘That night Mrs. Richardson, who keeps 2 Loard- ing housenear the National Hotel, and with whom the prisoner has been ing, came to Justice Hazard ia company with counsel (Col M. Thomp- son) and desired to go his ball, saying she wes willing to swear that she was worth $1,000 above bert debts. The jstrate having an opinion of bis own about the matter, refused to permit the lady toswear, and Dr. Dowcing remained in jail esterday, at aoe egw taped Bee a, Dewcing was brought into rt and 2 mation made to admit bim to batl, Mrs. Richardson being again offered. The Court re- and Dr. Dowcing went back to jail, where he remains to await further action, either by his friends or by the authorities. Svezeue Covar— ‘esterday, A. W. Arring- ton, of Llinois, Wm. Otto, of Indiana, and Miles Beach, Eaq., of Nowyace were ad- mitted and counsellors of this Court. No. er Beary Addison, Mayor ofGeorgetown, laintiff in error, agt. the United States at the re- on of Richard Crawford. In error to the cireuit court of the United States for the District of Columbia. On motion of Mr. Carlisle, of coun- sel for the defendant in error, this writ of erzor wus docketed and dismissed, with costs. No. 278. John Doe Houghton et al., plaintiffs in error, agt. Lucy R. Jones. In error to the cir- cuit court of fhe United States for the northern district of Catifornia. On motion of Mr. Benja- min, of counsel for the defendent in error, this writ of error was docketed and dismissed, with costs. No.6 yp poor docket ex parte. of Alien T. Gooch et al., complainaats, agt. W. H. Browne et al. The petition for mandamus was ar, eo od Pb‘llips in su thereof. No fj biel T. Payue, plaiutif inerror,agt Charles E. Butler, trustee,&c In error to the cirewiteourt of the United States for the the easte:n district of Pennsylvania. Neo 7. Joun Galbraith, plaintiff in error, agt. Peter Pisber. In error to the supreme court of Pennsylvania. These causes having a and neither party appear! to argue the same, these writs of error were dismissed, with costs, ee nee aa pellants, No. 107 min Ruffoer * un t. Netuanter' B Hogg. ‘The métion of Mr. pate (of counsel for the ap, }) to dismiss this cause was argued by Mr. Phillips in oppost- tion thereto No. 96. Robert D. Silliman, corgplainant, agt the Hadson River Bridge Company at Albany ; and No. 97. Frederick W. Coleman, complainant agt. the Hudson River Bridge Company at Al- bany. The argument of these ca was con- cluded by Mr. Reverdy Johnson for the com- plainant. Adjourned until Monday. Cuntar Mangst.—The market was largely at- tended this morning by dealers from distant sec- tions of Maryland and Virginia, as well as from the near counties, and the licensed dealers were all at their stands. The occupants of the interior stands were tolerably comfortable; but the country ie, who stood at thelr ons around the mar- , Were in a pitiable coudition. The snow begna falling rapidly at an early hour, and soon their opportunity ot dipiaytog ir provis- In the matter etables were soon covered with snow, and themselves stood shivering and sia, their bands {n-the endeavor to warm. try g z i i Hi Etre Ht F Hg i] ee i af tr iet i itive at the most trifling ipsam albums made = ea and in Union Tene 1s Srrexoru.—But as there is becomes Mio Inquive las tates meeaabee pos: to olre means 4 tut eal vge Gomeet > erent be jon consideration Af ail Goverathent strength de- th street, om “Sad eitagan whe fk offictals linia, Ge te Cc. AGA ite Post O! and a eee core i Saeees indigestion, and tuspar' i> i ft Me iF Tue Taxiveruist’s Room.—Since the Mr. C. Drexler, the skilful taxidermist Smithsonian, from a recent expeditio: been busily et in the preparation specimens igned for the museum, which are now nearly ready to be cases. Amor a beautifol reindeer from thi fon. This specimen ha: on in the case on the of the museum, near the much atiention. The specimen is one of size, and it is only to be grown ecal aad two young ob grown a 9 young ones ready for the cases These are esteemed fine speci and were Seotia. In addition to these, a number of smaller =e and beautiful rare birds on. He yuh i F i iis it in HH CriminaL Court.—Yesterday, case of Wiilsen alias T. M. Marsh, ¢! with stealing two horses and a buggy from Thos. bets oy? returned a bey ¢ of acquittal. ames ce was tri orgs three . Matthew ’scburch jury found , and he was sent to. forsix 5 was tried for stealing horse from Joba Duvall, and acquitted, Michael Leuhady was tried in connection with Rawlings for the same offence, and found gullty. He was sent to jail for ten months. ‘To-day the Court sentenced Charles Bond, (free negro) to pay a fine of $10 and costs, foran assault On another free negro, nained Jennife:. The Court then took up the case of the United Statests Francis Miller, (sailor,) for an assault and battery with intent to kill polieeman Wm. F. Thomas, of Georgetown. This case was pending when our report closed. Lantrs, the yet pase to get your Christmas presents fs at Mrs. K.G. Etchison’s, No. 12 Pa avenue, who has just returned from the North with a complete assortment of Fancy Goods, all of which she has selected herseif especially for the approaching holidays. Her stock of real Lace Collars, Sets, Handkerchiefs, Veils, embroidered and plain Linen Sets, French worked Svts and Collars, Head Dresses, net Sleeves, Fans, Port- ™monaies, Linen Collars and Handkerchiefs, and a large stock of Fancy Articles, (any of which will make a very handsome present,) will be sold very cheap. We advise you to go at once to No. 12 Pa. avenue, and get your presents before they are picked over. t CxnrraL Guarpuouse Casus—Before Justice Thompson.—Daniel Kurtz and George Shadd were arrested and brought in charged with stealin, loaves of bread from bakers in the Center Market. ‘They were committed for a farther examination. Geo: Hughes was arrested on suspicion of havin; stolen alarge grey shawl,a pair of red flanne! drawers, and a fine cotton shirt, which articles were found upon his person. The shirt and drawers were wet, as if recently taken from # wash tub or clothes line. The shawl is very large, measuring 3% pe in length, and Ys yards in width. The prisoner was committed for a further examination, and the articles left at the guard- house for identification by the owners. Tuxater.—Mani Glenn, deferring to the wishes of many to bave an Re ae ea” of wit nessing the comedy of ‘ Fashions and Follies of Washin; Life’? — which has received such approbation—has determined to present it once more and for the last time to the public, to-night. The entertainment will conclude with John Brougham’s great burlesque of ‘* Pocahontas ” On Monday, the celebrated American tragedy ef “ Jack Cade’’ will be produced, in which Mr. E. Eddy will ap On Tuesday “ Richelieu’ will be presented. OnE OF THE VERY Best family papersin the country, to wit, The Weekly Star, full as usual of heer amg news and gossip, and choice liter- ary reading, is now on our counter ready for de- livery to the most It ts just the paper above all others for citizens and strangers sojourning in the National Metropolis to on Sunday or to send to their friends at pi ees Price only three cents copy, or annum; postage prepaid by senps when so afranged. : “Tom '—The interest in the performances of this extraordinary colored boy increases nightly. Among the spectators we notice scientific men and leading musicians, who have been present each night trying to study the characteristics of this singular development of musical genius and musical execution in a quarter so uniifely. We have not space Soe to more than call attention to the fact that ‘‘ Tom” is yet performing tly, and should by all means be heard. ue Oxruans’ Count —To-day, the petition of DeKraift for the Court to Se em for the children of the late Mrs. Chase Bar- ney, and to prohibit Samuel Chase Barney, bus- band of the above, from administering upon the eres; was pending. Mr. Magruder, for the respondent, was making his closing argument in the case at 1 o’clock p.m Taz GeorGe TOWN CONTESTED ELECTION casE, in one branch at least, was yesterday mined in the Supreme Court, sree: as it a by to the appeal of Mr. Addison. He holds his seat at t under an election by the Councils made under the presumptionof a tie vote between him- self and Mr. Crawford. Exzerion ov Ovviceas.—At the annual com- munieation of St. John’s Lodge No. li, F.A.M held last night, the following officers were elected for the ensul r: C.F. Stansbury, W. M.; J. RK. Asuby, SW. C.B. Baker, J. W.; W.-M. Smith, ; c. mack, sr., ‘Treas; and T. Creaser, T. DevcaTion of THE FouRTH PREssyreRiaN Cuvrncn —To-morrow (Sabbath) oentan, the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Ninth street, will be reopened for public worship, on which occasion the Rev. Dr. Chambers, of Philadelphia, will occupy the pulpit in the morning and at night. Rosserr ox Carrron Hn —Some scamp or scamps en! the yard Mr. George Oyster. butter mercbant, Capitol Hill, last night, and swept the clothes-lines of every article upon them. George says they did not even leave him a clean shirt to go to church with to-morrow ! Sovpen Deatx.—On Wednesday night, Mrs. Hamilton, an eld: widow lady, ‘ing on tol Hill, north of St. Peter's church, red to room {n usual health, and was found dead in bed the next morning. Goop Naws.— We understand that ments are being made by which the workmen who were discharged from the Capitol extension a week agocan resume their work during the coming week, and continue without interruption. PustisugD in — form, at Shillington’s Bookstore, the . Henry I. Van —— great sermon, preached in the First P: jan Church. Brooklyn, on the Character a Influences of Abolitionism. Read and circulate. parenae paoritwa Whorrencast, 434 Pa. avenue, is tye | Album cards in beautiful style, with full len, likeness. His prices are mage wo ceria a times—almost per cent. Prince of Wales and suite. Pai 1“ ‘Tne attention of residents of the Northern Lib- erttes is called to the People’s market house, on jag $ > Store M and es where ~ —s = ents, Pow ‘egetables, &c., can al the lowest pans Bt prices. Call!” ¢ Deav —Mr Charles L. Coltman, a well-known citizen, and proprietor of the Metropolitan Flour- ing Mills, died Stas o’clock this morning, after iiness, a lingering Srxctat Notice ing’s. Cephalic Pills, the sovereign remedy for hedeshe, aresold by B C, Major, apothecary, opposite Post Office. * Pe-sons desirin: or exchange at t! DIED, aoBSHANLES i COLTMAN, in the tots you? naaeie ois ah find them sees eee 8 ge of Cy mae td eo pampeenpene SSN UNL ET ASS of the family are eet Slit {Ordered to be inserted in the Evawine Stan, it being the newspaper having the largest ciroulatior Pergeeeericenie Henry SissEll Boggs, MtsEmilyP (Aimos Y: ) Shepherd MissMary Bowen, Miss Becky nlite, Bie Siclnes, Bee we aces Jooes, Dire Clare Sandford, Mre Bary , Mise Louisa Jones, Mre EP. Thorp, Mrs Jane Brisco, Mra Lane, MissRebecca MreAone ‘Thomas, Mrs Juiia jise Vir'ia Tindell,Mise Elenor reAnB. Wright, Mrs W 8 Wilson, Mise Nellie ‘Waters, Mies Rebec Weaiker, Mrs CC Mec Collina, Kae Me! Crighn,MraMaryE McCoy, Carroll, Miss Norris, Mise Lizzie Carroll, Mrs Nes ieMreF eiix Weshburne, Miss Dimitry, MissMa’aF Oli Oceanna Emmick MrsEli'a) Pearce Mrs AnnJ Weldou, Miss Rove Norris, J 9 Nichols, Geo W EB eter Oikst, wa "Conne: The 08 Scheack, RC—2 Semns,) W Siu, a Relaey, WH Keudergeu, M Kogel, Sno Kerrigan, Jas - Towell, R Kearu, Dr Geo Kibby, D B Loisses & Brow Counelly, Jos T Calvert, Jno Cockrell, Jno H g EF ‘on wa, Law, Jno x Lackey, Jas@ © Wetmore, TC c Lovett, Jno 8 N Suith Crary, AC Wheemy, OK Duvall, Z Waypeck, Madame Wm Welzelm, Mich w Wethered, Mr Moses, Sam! D = Ward, Mat Wills, Jno A il Dart, Donehoo & Ecken we kk, Jos Downing, Wentcott, J Dyer, Cay: AB Wilson, JL Eubank, WC Wharton, Jos K Edwards, Thos—2 Weigel, Jno Eliot, Pane M Wallace,J W Ellicott, Jas P M ,An Wilkins, J ¥ idred, Henry = Merrill, A Wood McCormack,CH—2 Willi MeDowell,JC — Wint McCombs, J M Waterat a ia Ww t& Son, SK McP Ro, McOsker, MD Nidle, RS Norrus, M riggs Banking House; Ed Stars blatts “German Bene he Direction of the National Bank. & Banner; lovellige: Bouadary Commiss {7 Letters MUsT IN ALL Cases BK PREPAID. Deo 15 WM. JONES, P. M. PERSONAL. ON CENT REWARD, AND NO THANKS. away from the eubser! on Friday, Ds 200, SUSAN LOCKER, aced abiut i und indentured apprentice. All per ons &re forewarned against harboring said girl, under genalty of the law. is G. W. HUGHES. A ROLogST. . ADAME DE 5 Hy 1s Paras ies .emarare, ema on her atonce. Mada: ‘igges and great good luck ; will aivise in rr: tovawsuites losses, numba &c. Residence, Rioh- mond Heuse, corner igh hand PD st entrancs on D st.) Remember, positively, her) last week in wenn Prices very moderate, Call at once, me will will BOARDING. —' its of neatly furni: B {coms on the frat and sepond floors or i ths Hoth,” apps ahdaa'cteitirl” etwoon J . st, streets, north of the Pateat Of, Te * mod: ate. rms moder- je 14-8t* OAR DING.—A family, or two or three gentle- men, can be wooommodated wit! Hoard at No. 453 Ninth street, one door south of F st. Ter: moderate One of fe a and most desirable Rooms in the house, furnished with water and gas, ie Boarders aceommo- is now unoccupied, Tabi D REMOVAL. 'R. J. P. GILROY Has removed to Marssohu- setts avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., south side. de 13-St* F OM BOSTON —Th —— schooner legac a arrived and pede HARTLEY & BROTHER, deis-st 99and 101 Water st, Georgetown, Willis CHeiSiMAs is REVERED, > GIFTS—GIFTS—GIFTS—GIFTS! If you want to make Presents, Goto Ifto &itte Folks, to to Old Folks 28. a osuSs to Young Ladies, ie Be eae eee: Ulpedl, Heeetifel. or Com i ae ee Goto SHEDD'S, Ss La a de 13 & (Int.) 502 at. $$ — EASONABLE DRY GOODS! Cloaks, Shawls, ou ‘ Flanneis, Mermos, a iene en Bilk Robes, ak ‘oplins, Valencias dpe RP Hooped Skicts., ae ok Flannel, ‘White Goods. Linen Sets, Embroideries, Bombsz ines, Alpaccas, ¥ Towelings. Pi haben Gir LLEET. ON THE MORNING OF THURSD, Tast,'d bat juring the fire at my shop, ny one returning to A emi e same to the L if emeyer, oR ’ ote ameshly rewarded, Weil P 4 BSC Desi: ret is sin- LTE SO OCRIRS, Dectests srs bedt, bor on. ate hare ote tT PARKER. OES BRU pes rashes nn tgs AE ona eer ea Embroidered and Lace COLLARS, SLEEVES VEE AMEE GIProRs or vaio wedeetetes Aland Gold: ‘also, other, FANCY. ORNA- HSS rs ibe Romie Orin es Pt F eae Ta oP Gor pe ain, of Lec is ne, 36 CRN TRAL S ee ' 86 CLOTH CLOAKS * eLor: CLOAKS!! JSEME! WASHINGTON THEATER! THIS EVENING, Benefit of the Author of FASHIONS AND FOLLIES’ OF WASHINGTON LIFE. Which Comedy will be presented this evening for the last time. To conclude with John Brougham’s Burlesque of POCAHONTAS, ‘The celebrated American Tragedian, MR. E. EDDY ‘Will appear on MONDAY, December 17, As JACK CADE. On Tuesday as RICHELIEU. at7, opmmenoe Ats o'clock. Orchester chai circle and uct 50 ohairs ots.; private boxes fb TT ARODR SNRRKA TIRE CONCERT AND EXHIBITION shes ‘ ORK. ‘ted on the i the Choir pada merveiees ent, ncloding the justly a Partelle Children; . the Am- phion Clu! ots $5 eenta; children 3 members of the sehool and by Ar. NOR. corner Eleventh and E sts Doors open at€ o’c ock; ex- bai Fhe Plano a indir loaned by Mr F.Richen bash, and ia of the celebrated Wm. Kaabe Cole 3 BALLS, PARTIES, &e. juctor, le by the ONCE MORE, KIND FRIENDS! SicdNy “aNQBAL ASSEMBLY of the MtRRY SOCIALC!UB ake place at Opp Fx we iets, Now ¥ on MON- DAY KVENING,(New Year's Eve,) oember St, 1869. ‘See future advertisemants, de 15-4teo* URRAH FOR THE SHIELDS BOYS! The Shield ; B - eee eae eo a 1 ir Sov MAND ASSEMBLY. St the Washington sszembiy Rooms. on FRIDAY, tet, 186. ‘The sameness ynneee vos that ii be one the most pleasant and agreeab'e of the ickets 50 ceats, admitting s gentleman season. and ladies. Committee of Arrangements. J. Flanscan, & Berrixan, i. Harricen. “de 14-2t* OOK OUT FOR THE BASHFUL BOYS! The third grand COTILLON PARTY of the BASHFUt CLUB will be given at Potomie Hall, corner Maryiaad av. and lith st, on MONDAY. Bro. i7. The Committee pledge themselves that no pai or expense Will spared to mako this the party of the season. ete ht aim’tting & gentioman and ladies. ds HE MEMBERS OF SHE WESTERN HOSE COMPANY respectfully an- nounce to their frien¢s and the public ia eneral that they intend giving a : GRAND COTILLUN, PARTY DECEMBER 27, 1860 do 13-3t* THE COMMITTEE. T ANNOUNCEMENT. HE Members of the PERSEVERANCE FIRE COMPANY, No 5, have the picasure to an rounes ty their many inquiring friends, and the public in zenoral, that their third gr annual COTILLON PARTY wi:l take plac it FRANKLIN HaLt, cor, 9th and D sts _, 0) apusry 8th, 1881. Particuvars in futu ~ ment. By order of the Bnsontiye a 8 12- WANTS. D—An_ experienced ,. Sypsys wesweet a. m. . near 3d. ANTED—A smart, it YOUNG MANY to deh two Men, to work in a dairy, and fiend. Intemporate men need not apply, at Locust ill Farm, Seventh street road, near the First Toil Gat». js da 15 3t* WANTED Two or thrze persons, of either sex, to canvas the city fu: opuiar Washington work. Good wages cuaraatied, and permansnt emp oyment aff those who suit. Address,im- i -giving real end stating where an Peete panne ': M. A., Box No. 2, Se 1c. WANTED By young lady, ' ratisfactory references, & positi jon of some lady, she any literary labors, and ne ecomfortabie home with some lady who will septs: ciate one who wri! strive to oes her happy all times. Compansation i: object. Piease address 8 note to ET. C.. Star Offre. ce 15-w3w* ANTED—A steady, middie aged Ww yb a preferred) to ‘00k ‘and wash fora eral ily. Hest wages willbe paid. Inguire Mrs. JOHN B. KIBBEY, corner Twenty-Aret a Bout dary sts, de 13 3t ho has enticcly WOMAN, Le reported at length in The Board of Aldermen received a message from the Mayor enc an account of the Levy Court anda list from Mr. Shekells, former tax coliector, which were both referred to the Board of Common Council. The following resolutions from the other board were then considered and papers and ines, because the law alreedy ts them; the petitions of Sam’! Russell and of Frederick 5} granted, and committee discharged in each case. [On the last explanations were made by inembers of the com- mittee and otber gentlemen, which, in justice to all concerned, we shail notice in our report } ig Tesolutions were » read once, and lay over under the rule: By Mr. Dodge, from ways and means commit- tee, a resolution to give the notes of this Cérpora- tion to the Georgetown Gas Light Company, and to W. T. Duval, for. the amounts due them. Also, a resolution in relation to the salaries of the officers of the Corporation, and providi: means for paying them. It fixes the Mayor's salary et $500; Sui or and Commissioner of Streets, $300; Clerk, $1,200; Clerk of Common Council, $150; one Trustee of the Poor, $100, &c., &c. cf Mr. King, from streets committee, several resolutions in relation to termination of certain streets under rent. By Mr. McCobb, from claims committee, reso- a in favor of J. F. Birch and of Jos. Libbey ‘“Mhe following resolutions were passed : A reso- lution from the Board of Aldermen tendering the thanks of this Corporation to the Trustees of the Corcoran Charity Fund; noting Mr. W. 8S. Coxe trustee, in } peer of Wm. Redin, re- signed; and providing for the safe keeping of the coupon bonds, &c ; a resolution in relation to the tow path of the Chesapeake and Obio Canal, (at the Intersection of Bridge and Lingan streets,) forbiddin, persons to lend wood thereon or to otherwise obstroet it, under a penalty of 85 fine; aresolution im relation to Joudoun and Haimp- Shire Railroad; a resolution to borrow $5,000 of the Commissioners of the Sioking Fuad; a reso. lution ta favor of John and Elizabeth Bootb; and 2 resolution in relation to the tobacco warehouse ‘This last resolution was debated and amended, and, as passed, directs the Recorder to institute legal proceedings against Mr. Gilbert Vander- werken for the purchase money of the tosacco ‘warehouses unless he pays five per cent. a month on (the whole amount) $3,040 until the debt and interest is paid, commencing on the Ist of Jan- uary next, interest to be paid quarterly. Note.— The Corporation has a mortgage on the premises for the purchase money. An inquest was held yesterday over the body of August Ebert, and the evidence was mainly cor- roborative of the statements in our letter of Thurs- day last. The jury returned a verdict in accord- ance with the facts. Pork from wagons is selling at from $6 25 to $6.50 per 100 lbs. Retail price $6 75 GEORGETOWN ADVERT’MTS NEW HAMPS#IRE AP. a BBLS. Prime No, 1 Baldwin's Nonesuch Just arri per sale in lots to suit customers. Green: ipper schooner J. W. Seaver, and for HARTLEY * BRO. 99 and do 15-4t 101 Water st, Great i INDUCEMENTS! A large and varied assortment of Gold ai ver HES, of all sizes and prices, _ SEWELRY 60d SIL VER-WARF, js now selling at greatly reduced prices, to suit the times, ¥ Sil S, BLACKFORD & SON’s, opposite Bank of Commerce, @ Bod this the place to get a besutifnl Christmas Present cheap. atmos, Belorethe best arechosmns aetateiy YSTERS! OYSTERS # "Th di Ht be ee a OYSTER DE e undersign 8 0; E E- POT on High Srreet. near the corner o Gay, and can furvish, atell times, Raw Stewed, Fried, Roasted. or’ Sealded' OYSTERS. Parties can be served in rivate rooms. Families supp ied with above, INS, ysters or FISH, by leaving their orders de 1l-Ln J. V. COL THE LATEST NEWS TELEGRAPHIO. Senater Teombs' Avevsra, Dec. 15.—It is understood Sen. ator Toombs about jea for W: = 3 of the Constitution, and tution be amended, the be such as could never be evaded by abolition States, and should and ample ee: to Southern Then, if the ican amendments, or even © tujority faith, can easily be carried and then thinks it would be FE a i dl rH HH i i The Action of Leutsians. ee ne Dec. jesage Conventi inane = se ee the policy of action After secession, 2 general Convention slave-holding Stites Sill be held. and oun rights forever secured on the formation of the onive be ndred thousand we hu sed Yor arming the dollars were appropri- e bills giving preference to forei ntries — Nore intthe purchase of area, ond con- se ing soctern goods arriving after January Public Commissioner appointed by the Governor is simply to devise and - sets temapenhgntened aoomen np Reperts from Charlesten. CHAR eston, Dec.13.—Theramor that Petterdey that the banks had resumed icted. It is expected that within a month after soe 9 matters will settle down and righten Tbe Mercury of this morni: \sbes account of ies epenationn qeoges Ly meer i | — > The garrisons are in dread of an attack, and are end go disposition here to molest the forts, unless the tate orders it. The feel friemd! too Foteral otis cceuebuainag Geen ior ae teyard the peasession of the f{ as essential to ind ndence, and would consider any reinforce- ment a threat of coercion. pacieeacianacenen naan eee Conviction fer Manslaughter, &e. Boston, Dec. 13.—Daniel Hackett, charged with the killing of H: Gi t has been convicted pe yi eee — cpa The Charleston line of steamers bas been discon- tinued for the present. _ f _ General Harney’s Movements. - Lravenworrn, Dec. 12 —General Harney, with troops from Fort venworth, will arrive at Fort peg tently coma pi thought thata on of e force from Fort y will - cluity of Fort Scott. ar goarahaer tig TF Philadelphin Musical Academy. Puitapetruta, Dec. 14.— Moses in was performed for the first time in this evening, and the house wascrowded to excess with a most fashionable audience. The opere created the greatest enthusiasm. Hanging by a Vigilance Committee. Mamruts, Tenn., Dec. 13 —A letter from Faire” Point, Mississippi. says that the Vigtlance Com- mittee bave banged three carpenters for inciting the slaves to rebellion. Other Northerners were shipped. ee MILLEDORV: L ILLE, . 1 this Le, Dec. 3 ie of next Nothing of general interest is transpiring. fos Marine. VawNan, Dec. 15.— Monterey ar- tived from Liverpool toaey., > 7% WW Raxerwous, Dee. 15 Flour stent AL TIMORE, 15.—) 4 and Ohio and City Mills eer weet red ‘S1.M0al 20; white $1.2521 45. Corn firmer; old white and yellow 1.452157. Provisions dull Coffee qui hisky firm at 17K al8e. ee Pe yo zw Yor«, 5 1 limited. Wheat quiet and firm. Corn firmer. Provisions dull. Whisky armer st 190 ¢ wimancial. New Yoax, Dec. 15 —Stocks opened lower, but after the Board were better. Chicago and Rock Island 46; [llinols Central shares 58%; do. bonds &7; Michigan Southern 25%; New York Central 7 Hudson River R.R. 37K; Va. 674; Mo. D* UGGIST.—An experienced druggist desires a ences of ine hichest searacter will be givoue AS o ighest 1 or wi ven, Ad- dress Paarmacien,” Office, © de 12 6t WANTED-A WET NURSE, to go to South ‘America with the family of the Isto Peruvian Minister. It is understood that all the expenses to go and to come back will be id. a to 6th stront, RoSee) orto DR. GARN . WANTED -SECOND, HAND FURNITURE, Pe ining eeping, or havi surp!u Farniture on ‘the. |, Can LJ ing at 369 Seventh et. and tort Brice by SPP Nii & GRIFFITH. (TED IMMRDIATELY— Wace otha SECONDHAND FORNE. TU ofall kinds, for which I will guaranty to pay the highest Prices, Gnd, as usual at the sho no — tga Fes te te, ri 5 e FOS RT Bots 6 ahd Hi oast ide, LOST AND FOUND. JSE, on the Hights of eee ey, ULES. one task, one vorrel, and the other a dun. ‘the ownvr can bave them by ostling at Mra, BARB ‘RS and paying charges. de 14- STRAY—A small dark brindle BUFFALO COW. A suitable reward will be paid ‘or her return to No. 269 a streat, Foner M and N streets north. je 13 3t* $5 REWARD.—Lost,a tan terrior DOG, ie had on a eather collar, and the erat ela ni kite CoO: 194'F ayrest wi) reosive uy thelabove reward. + 18-st* OsT—On Monday last, at or near the jitol, a L DRAFT for $200. at 10 days sight, drawn by Mendeahall, of Plainfield te will be rewat ded Esther Bune, on ei to my order. The hlegree ee ea OE _H. HOOPER. "TOLEN FROM A HALL, on G be- loth and 1th sts., on the i th See Tot sts., on Bethe ioe ape eniecoreinen.” youngszory small biack PALDING’S CELEBRATED P oe eARED elt aabstk ree RRBeUction IN THE PRICE OF GAS. Orricn oF Wasmmnegon aps Lieut Co., Ne ai t the charge for gas con- Be toy my tee next, be three dollars and Afveen cents thousand oubio feet, to all those w! bila ep as required by act of Congress. approved June 25, to wit: At the office of the y, W'thin five days fom the tion + provided | have prev! y ped. J. F. BROWN, Bo 3) eo4w Secretar; cl EST FANCY GOODS, TO SUIT THE TIM: ‘a a ceioens at AT EVENS EE ao RADY’S NA’ INA! HOTOGRAPH B 2a Een ay Fake HANDS FOR HIRE—Two able-bodied * “Nogro Men and two Boys, accustomed to all siete ernie: aes UENRY Crm engcing year. DN 5 - PaEWs, Gederciows. : def eetw* CEIVED— Hl G These E TB rie Poe mieevoans e 9, bis HERRIN aN Me SO ities priced MOLASSES, 4 : For sale by JORN J. BOG se 10 },.... 100 BBLS. OF FRIME CIDER, Just strived ant for sale chose bo a nol « NN SENY MPa ogEEIET eect RUA Sraner ead luvjte ch perepas whe went & pure ur Siultarated Ales to give ite trial. : SENY & SHINN, Agents, fes 67 Green et.. Ss & FOR SALE AND RENT. (For other “ For Sale and Rent” advertisements, see first page} Fe. KENT—In 8 private family, two larce Front Rooms, iizhted with ges, convenient to Capitol. Terms moderate. Inquire 454 7th at. dis 3* 2,000 ACERS OF CHOICE LAND IN 3 Minnesote Jowa snd Missouri wil] beex changed for a Washineton city property at fair prices. idreas * Trader,” Box 30% City Post Office, giving location of property. de 15-lw* OR RENT~A_ three-story Lasemant FRAME HOUSE, near Ps & Tenth, be tween G aud H sts., No. 413, Inq tSIBLEY & GUY'S Hardware Store, Ps. av. de iz! 'T REDUCED—That pleasant COTTA AE RARIDENCIE esau ST ements tot jcony large yard in froat aod rear, fronting H st. in Printing Office Square, bet; North and First sts.. will be reated for 16 per month to 61 ress, o1 Whi srickNey. “17 SS id” ite oR N'T—A fine DW FS ‘LLING- HOU: ing 11 rooms, and 4 term Ha OUSE, itusted 202 I st , between 2th . inquire next door, of NANL SHE. oO FO! NT, at 406, Fn ietresnotn and teste Meet” NT— ° the first floor, ha tS oO irk synod teaser : dest Tr. 3 ». 470, and Fg ages Fn Ay st. Ver UE at Reece havent Renee ee GREAT AUCTION SALE OF Japanese Goods, No, 206 PennsyLvania AVENUE, Under Wisdiards’ Hotel I will offer the entire collcotion of MAGNIFICENT JAPANESE GOODS, Row on exhibition, at ‘ion some day this . ifnet hy di sais. - tat slaSiog toed! Gemastees cena eat Toss tha their cost in Japan, suena i Sohad ~~ ed business. Great bargains can japanese Lace xered Trays. Work boxes, Gard Boxes, Xen, Boxes, Handkérebiet oxen Ges aoe Cups, at in Howls, Wicker Caps. Bowls, ‘This dy at astonishing eg Remember, No. 206 Pennsylvania HOYT'’s Hiawatha Hair Restorative warranted in every instance to Is Restore Gnaz Gam To Irs OnieinalL Coron. my EE re NOT FAILEDins pincip ins! ‘complirh all that 1s ola: No Hair is #0 Gray or Red buy will ittoa tuful It isnot an inactanco Bod Bink crooks, ongie nnd civenad Disak oolor to the ir; pation’ having | submit to DE. Sans ofsaghcs taser stteh ak jeuts deleterious to the hate of ain. aring = s tefecoainos eae “Peopie wh he preparation 4 is ri raoulors ta egeecty thet it cnr per icdores sil the peopeisto® eat Beko ta ‘Boston Journal. rue srenragesnire tees aa te ACDUFF. avenue, sd ao- AWATLA brsieti Masai Beye aia, an ta ip icaLy a ‘al Suid in Washington by J. W. 8B. Clark, te th a CLoraixe: | CLOTHING =: Having oo x of Sie ares, a ook mevts ourlow prices, Rie vote ae Sold Hacaaee va by W.P. Striokland, me. ie °° *Peence & SCREENS, Foes oa weston feat pane act Plant