Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1860, Page 3

eS ee UF Though Tas Stax ts printed on the fastest ‘team prema in use south of Baltimore, tts edition fs so large as to require it to be put to press at an early hour; Advertisements, therefote, should be eeut im before 12 o’clock m.; otherwise they may not appear until the nezt day. ———— 00, Notics.—District of Columbia Advertisements to be inserted In the Bar timorz Sun are tecel ved at and forwarded from Tus #rar Office. = Goon Brotnxixes in THE CovNciLs—On Mon- day night, Mr. Emerson introduced a resolution in the lower board, authorizing a reward co for the arrest and conviction of incendiari he resolution was debated, the essity for its pas doubted, as there is a law in existence at present, mg sucha rewatd. Mr. B. argued that the resolutien, then, would have the good effect of calling the attention of the Mayor te tbat law. The resolution was meget se Mr. Morgan offered a resolution directing the drainage committee to inquire into the ex dlency of making an arrangement for ae the fire-plugs In a serviceable condition. fe stated that at a recent fire the snow had concealed the plog within half square of the burning building, so that it was impossible to find it, and nothing but the snow and ice prevented a very tive conflagration. This brought ferth a remark from © member from the enstern section relative to the use of enacting laws, if they are not executed. The law providing for fire-plugs in the eastern section } Bogd rae pe conse- quence Is that property in that section {is particu- larly exposed. PThis resolution was also ae Subsequently, the Aldermen’s bill for erecting a four-wny fire-plug at Secend street east and Pepn- sylvania avenue was referred to the drainage com- mittee. This gives the citizens there, at least, a hope of a supply of water in cases of fire. « The its at the Center Market, who have to endure the inconvenience of mud in the gang- ‘ways, ond the drippings from a broken and worn out roof, in damp weather, have also the satis- faction of knowing that an attempt to remedy their condition is promised by the ofa bill to repair the old roof of the sheds. will give temporary relief, if approved by the Mayor. Caimtnat Covnt.—Yesterday, John W. Lee, colored, convicted o: sermp Lanse igsand a sack from Joseph Poletti,was sentenced to 9 months in the county jail, and a fine of $8. Thomas Fletcher. colored, convicted of stealing 79 pounds of beef from John A. Hurley, was sen- tenced to 12 months in the Penitentiary. Samuel Barnes, colored, convicted of stealing a jacket from Rosanna Stanton, was sent to jail for 6 months, and made to pey a fine of 8! costs Michael Kein was tried for stealing a coat, a veat,a pair of pants, anda pistol, from Jaceb Paes. He was found guilty, and sentenced to 15 months in the Penitentiary. The same party was then tried and convicted of stealing a pistol from Frederick Fink; for which he was sentenced one year to the Penitentiary. Prank Beale, colored, was tried and convicted of stealing poultry from Henry W. Haskell. He was sentenced to one year in the county jail, and 2 fine of Si Oa motion by District Attorney Ould, G. S. Minor, Esq.. of Virginia, was admitted as an attorney of this court. To-day —Elizabeth Hamilton (colored) was tried for stealing an overcoat and a handkerchief from Mr. Jobn Potts. Found guilty The court then took up the case of Wm. Dent, (colored,) accused of stealing a hat worth $2.50 from Thos. H. Maddox. He was also charged in the indictment with having been convicted at three several previons terms of this court, of simi- lar offenses, the effect of which. under the peni- tentisry act of 1831, is to constitute the last offense grand larceny, notwithstanding that the value of the articles stolen was only laid at $2 50. The case was pending when our report closed. Examrnxatioss. —On Tuesday the committee on examinations of the Board of Trustees of the Public Schools met at the Aldermen’s Chamber, City Hall, for the purpose of examining candi- dates for places as teachers in the Public Schools. No less than thirty-three candidates presented themselves, and the examination was Very con-. siderably prolonged. No oral questions were propounded, the committee having prepared —— lists of —— one of which was placed fore each applicant. A large nig seer of the ladies were or had been = n our Public Schools, and in order to facilitate operations they Were allowed to retire without examination, with the understanding that they were to assemble at the Fourth District School on Friday next for examination. The result of the examination will be communicated tothe Board of Trustees at their next regular meetin, As CHRistMas aPPRoacneEs, the “Gift Book Store” of Evans, 476 Pennsylvania avenue, be- comes 2 center of attraction, and from early morn until Iate in the evening the establishment is thronged with eager purc. This does not surprise us, when we take into consideration the extensive stock of fresh and desirable works to be found therein—to say nothing of the really novel and superb assortment of holiday books, which is one of the most complete and varied of any ever offered to our metropolitan public. Our readers should net overlook the im; ince of calling on G. G. Evans, should they design making Christ- presents to their friends and relatives, for it must be borne in mind that fro gifts are obtained with the same money necessary to purchase one elsewhere. Tus Fare anv Fxstivat of the ladies of the Methodist Protestant Church (Ninth street) held in Thorn’s Building, Seventh street. will be con- tinued every night this week, it will be seen by the notice élseewhbere. This delightful affair has been so successful that the managers feel justified in continuing itlonger. Go everybody, and en- courage the ladies to pay for their parsonage! ‘The supper is excellent. ditto the ice-cream and confectionery, and there are thousands of useful and cheap articles on sale. Last, but not least, Phil Fisher's capital band furnishes exquisite music nightly. Taxsarer.—Mr. Eddy made a decided hit last night in bis favorite character of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark To-night be is to appear as Ingomar, in Lovell’s great play of that name, a character in which said he is no unworthy rival of Edwin Forrest. This play bas been put upon the stage at considerable expense and no little trouble by Manager Glenn, such as new wardrobe, new scenes. etc. An unusually fine performance may be anticipated. The o nity of seeing an actor of such power as Mr. Eddy, supported byso excellent a company as that of Manager Glean’s, sbould not be lost. Axotuze Deatx ov a Watcu-nouss Casz.— Monday night, a man in a stupid condition from intemperance was admitted to lod; in the new guard-house. Being too stupid to give his own neme, he was, registered on the docket as In the morning when the trials be entered the trial room, still in a stupid condition, and the officer on duty went to conduct bim mo] the fellow sprung away on stone floor. ie was Seat to the work-bouse, that he might there have medical attendance; buat we hear that he expired Yast night TEE YOUNG LaprEs’ Fair at the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms lest evening was a very pleasant affair, indeed. Weare to see their —_ for the their cable sequiaition. ‘Tie falr conti eraeceg 8 uisition. iF Continues remainder ef the week. Incunpiany Fine.—Last night about 13 o’elock a large barn on the farm of Dr. Jesse B. Haw bordering on Boundary st and the Seventh-; road, was consumed by fire—tbe work of an in- cendiary. In the barn were some thirty cows and two borses, all of which were fortunately saved bat one cow, which was burnt. Lz Box ss hoe get 1861, dae ‘s contaia' latest jons yay A full-sized pack RLY Sez Hewar Ecan’s announcements of Christ- mas presents. Scott, to the that sea wl yh) time of the rob- entirely different i emer get crris Mangum was arrested breaking open a shoe box belo: cion was based on the fact the suspected man worked in a stove manufactory, and the im ment used to the box was a stove leg. ae mony being offered, the case was Cor; ‘tion case—Charles Pautiello was at- for selling liquor without a license. Sub- sequently complying with the law, the case was en the costs, $1.27, being paid by the de- Before Justice Thompson.— The dark grev shawl found in possession of George hes, ‘who was committed from the central nt dred last Saturday for further examimation, was on Monday last identified by Mr. G. W. Day as his ee: The shawl was stolen on Friday night in the passage of Mr. Day’s -house. ‘The prisoner has been fully committed for trial. The shirt and flannel drawers found upon the mer being also yesterday identified before tice Thompson, the thief was then fully com- mitted to answer on the charge of petit larceny. The shirt and drawers were atolen from a clothes | Hine on the washerwoman’s premises, on Thit- street, between Cand D. Yesterday, Dan’l Me Shadd were also fully com- mitted for court by the same eat fe Gia, charge of stealing loaves of br from Henry Keyser and John Ewald, on the 15th instant, in the Center Market. ARREST on Sv! B. Haw, who charges that he suspects them of poly knowledge of the burning of his property night. There has been a di mony sopayoe between Mr. Haw and the accused a long time, and circumstances which Mr. Haw desires to bring the of is the ground of suspicion. The accused were held to bail for a further hear- ing in thesum of $1,000each We are glad to hear from Haw that his loss is not so extensive as was at first su . By the perseverance of Messrs. W. R. Plowman, Brown, and O'Dwyer, his cows, near fifteen in number, were saved with a single exception; also his horses. Two or three carriages in the u; part of the barn were de- stro; He is partially insured. The fire broke out about one e’clock, and continued till a late hour in the morning. “ Uston SHIELDS"? AND THE Fatr.—We noticed last evening, at the fair of the Methodist Protest- aot Church, at Thorn’s Hall, a number of gentle- men with these beautiful shields on the lapels of their coats; they are made by the ladies of the church, who are unanimously in favor of union and the Union. So great was the demand for them last night, that they could not supply it; but will try and supply the demand, however great it may be, every evening hereafter during the con - tinuance of the fair. All in favor of the undivided Unien of the States id correct like- nesses of Rev. Thomas H. Stockton, Chaplain of Congress. ree t Lapis, the. best place to get your Christmas presents is at Mrs. R.G. Etchison’s, No. 12 Pa. avenue, who has just retarned from the North with a complete assortment of Fancy Goods, all of which sbe has selected herself especially for the approaching holidays. Her stock of real Lace Collars, Sets, Handkerchiefs, Veils, embroidered and plain Linen Sets, French worked Sets 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 te goatonceto No. 12 Pa avenue, and get your presents before they are picked over. t Cursarzaxe anp Onto CanaL.—We are in- formed that Lock 2, near the Great Falls, which caved In a short time since, was visited lately by the Superintendent and some of the Directors, and that it was decided not to repair the damage temporarily to allow the passage of the loaded boats detained there as was first suggested, but that the permanent and thorough repair of the work shall be commenced immediately. It will take a month or six weeks to do this, and, of course, the idea of a resumption of navigation this season is prepostero: Crntrat Guano House Ca: —A.H. Young, drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, $2 50. Jas. Miller, do. do ; $3 15, workhouse 90 days. Mary Bruce, (col’d,) stealing coal and vagrancy, do ; $2.15, ‘workhouse 9) days. David Barry and Jas Grady, who were committed to jail a few days ago for larceny, having escaped a conviction by the court, got on a spree last night, and this morn- ing were sent to the farm for 90 days each for be- ing drunk and disorderly. “COMMENCE THE YEAR with A Drany.’’—See ‘Sbillington’s advertisement under the above head His assortment of these tasteful and convenient little pocket companions is the most complete and beautiful we have ever seen, either in this city or elsewhere, and we believe it to be quite unrivaled in variety, cheapness, and beauty. Call and see them. CHRISTMAS I8 APPR NG, and those who Want pleasant malt liquors or the best cider, can be supplied at Arny & Shinn’s, in Georgetown. They keep the best. {sraeL Demixo, 534 Seventh street, announces inviting supplies for Christmas. MARRIED. On Tuesday, i8th inst., at St. Patrick's ore by Rev. Father Walter, JAMES HICKS. Jr., o Moutgomery counts, Md, to Miss DURCAS V. WALKER, of this city. In Georgetown, on the 20t! tant, ., in the S6th year of he: ae, wir ow of the late Co! Her funeral! will take dence. Btdo’ c liam Robinson. lacs from her late res: on the Hights of Georgetown, on Saturday, ‘clock p. m. id 23h ultimo, atthe residence of his ol Hunter, Beolu avill ERA ESN son of the |i el C. Wheat, of city, in the 12th year of his ag SPANISH MERINO Io} pl first- G joe GEORGY CAMPRELL, dois-DiwWiy West Westminster, Vermont. CHARIS tTMAS CAKES. . GAUTIER Phos phntielnn vinkalegs 2" Monge. and Brat, jest ai ent of J ‘or an ran made of the beet material, and which for thet? beauty ass ality. i jusled. om do weil to give him 1, EAU CIFTL PRESENTS B 2 R CHRISTMAS. Rich Maslin and Cambric Em>roidered Collars, Ei it Collars and Sieeves in hi Handkerchiefs in great varieties, 5) dozen Jouvin’s saa a Gi 'W. COLLEY & CO.. de i9 6t 523 Rovesth st,, above Pa. ay. PI Actaeaciire CSUSEED pranayines, drone vai isty of GILT OVAL FRAMES for sraphs; WF sale st | at ARKRITER’S, if above iv No, 486 Seventh iy je ove, ARD. ae ‘Watoh er Pooket ‘ae 19-6t* will co tinue the business at the o! No, 426 Seventh street. th j a re to do all work in the ry line in the best manner mes. Repairing Bomgtly an assortment of JEW EL.- Motil a scheited, oe or 4 ANNA A. CRUIT. FRENCH RESTAURANT. DINNER AND SUPPER PARTIES. n solicitinggour would reaped ly ra a i, Busse INT Crag Ch aeannen es ‘Tur post temortnoat oP SHOES. CORE SEOs ns GAITERS, Can be ERNE, sgt HOLIDAY PRESENTS 7 to ‘reseo| find at t vi @ assortment DS, d at prices to suitthe attended to. On hand, RY, WATCHES, Hollday Presents. de 18-3" Cc. GAUTIER’ do 18-lw other suitable for Holiday oa, epcian ot | ¥ ARE SOLD AT THE PUBLISHERS’ PRICES, w ‘amp , A SPLENDID GIFT, ~. WORTH FRow q 50 CENTS TO 100, 18 GIVEN WITH EACH BOOK. ‘You can select from & large and magnificent stock | of Books, among which may be found 4 ALMOST EVERY THING { in the shape of reading matter, carefully selected and sold at regular advertised prices, Books of Fact. jon. = ‘of Amusement. efor the. Young Folks, Booke about Sailors. Booke about jiere, Books esbout Indians. Booke oe coke of Bistory PRESENT. ON BOOKS, Inevery style of binding. ALBUMS, . ANNUA BIBL PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS, SCHOOL BOOKS, SINGING BOOKS, JUVENILE BOOKS: D MEDICINE, BOTANY. CHEMISTRY. GEOGRAPHY, MECHANICS, NAVIGATION, MANUFACTURES, AGRICULTURE, ARCHITECT NATURAL HISTORY, achat rae THEOLOGY, FREE MASONRY, mane - OOD SELLOWSRIP. i writi stand: tl i 0 wri gr oa of as oe lar sel in every G. G. EVANS, de 19 476 Pennsylvania Avenue. [THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY Dr. SCHENCK, of Philadeiphia, finds it impos sibie to vi & suitof rooms at the Avenue House, where patients can obtain advice free. He on! charges when it is neceasary to make thorough examination of the Lungs with the Respirometor. B. Waite is for Schenck’s F gimogie }» Price $1 per bottle, for the eure o! Coughs Colds’ and Consumption; Schenck’s Sea Weed Tonic, price $1 per bottie, for Drspepsia; Schenck’s Mandrake P.lis, price 25 cents ber box, for Liver Bilious Complaints and Coustivation of the Bow- e's. . Schenck would be ¢: | to those who have been cured by his remedies if ae 4 would leave their certificates of cure with S, B. WAITE, corner Peventh st. and La. av. de 19-3m pts 2 states aetna a atin onl ORPEDOES, Toy Wax Candies, &c., whole- sale and retail, cheap for cash at de 18 3t* LAMMOND?’S, Seventh st, Lo OF PIANOS FOR RENT OR FOR ie terms, by J. F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. av., bet. Sth acd loth ste. a4 M bet J81C BOOKS BOUND UP IN FINB Style; Mico Rew MUSICr of RLLIGS 300 Poe 9th and 10th sts. dels HE BEST KIND OF PRESENTS !—New or seoond-hard Pianos, prices from $25 to $600; Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Banios, Accordeons, Tao borines, Muste, &c. JOHN F. ELLIS, de 19 306 P bet 9th and loth sts, T REMEMBER, HAT You save more than 10 per cent. on the dollar by buying your DRY GOODS at Store No, 21 Seventh st.. as they are selling off to move. ENRY EGAN, 521 Seventh st., de 19-10t Near Avenue House. HE SEASON OF GIFTS I+ AT HAND, and the piace to get a choice Book, either for young Gr oid, 18 at BALLANTYNE’, 498 Seventh st., Above Odd Fellown’ Ball, ll aso find Writing Desks, Ladies’ Stereoscopes, &c., &c, de 18 dteo HAMPAGNE, WINES, A 25 baskets HEIDSICK CHAM 25 baskets of the celebrated C:. 12 dozen fine old CHAMPAGN 12 dozen fine old LONDON DOC 8 quarter-casks ver Pi oY impor inact by us, n store and for sale by x E.E. WHITE & CO., No. 63 Louisiana av., bet 6th and 7th sta. de 18 steo Opposite Bank of Washington, ND BRAN AGN 10 FINE OLD WHISKY. BARRELS FINE OLD RYE W 19 barrels superior Q14 Bourbon jo. HISKY, 0 do. 0. do. do Mediam Ryeand Bourbon do, 100 dozen Old Cabinet, Rye and Bourbon do, 25 five gal. demijohns very superior old do, In store and for sale by _ E,E WHITE & CO., No. 63 Lousiana ay., bet 6th and 7th sts., de 18-Steo Oppo Bank of Washington. ASHINGTON THEATER! 4th night of the Mae rears ‘Will be INGO: conclude the meres ue of NNY LIND. Jenny Lind (with’oong)g . Mies M, Shaw ‘o- (Fi Benefit .E. EDDY, crate) Racta ts EEBDY, “The ormioan Brothers.” cea open at 7, to commence ‘clock. rohester chairs $1: = Woot: eee and parq [retin ss R ONE NIGHT ONLY! MONDAY, ber 24. i jebrated ITALIAN Obgea COMPANY ASSOCIATED 4RTISTES! Mad. PA son ad. aN co} : i REE Pitre, s- SBRIGHIA. 1eNOE FERRI, SE SESS: sis. COLE ETI, Director anv Conprcror. Sig. MUZIO. The following extraordinary performance will be siven MONDAY, Deoember 24: The entire opera of ‘izetti’s celebrated mic Opera, N PASQUALE, With fi ing Star Cast: Madame sateen Ret celebrated Signor BR Oy OL! os. nor F' N vy alatesta. gnor 3 in his world-renowned character as Don Pasquats. h ill conolude with th 7T lo perfomance will coneiu a Ope Act AF. "Me ADELA be PALL nor SBRIGUIA not COL 1 c Baldasar Diggector anv Conpuctor.....Sig, Mvzio. Th f admi: to all parts of hall $1; res’ red ona re eteoxtre, Seats fra secured 5 at M henapulencfad ic Store. ‘ Doors open at 7; Opera commence at 8. 4 ren 5 Op RAND CONCERT For the Benefit of THE POOR OF THE CITY. THE SOCIETY OF ST, VINOBNT OF PAUL Have the pleasure of announcing thata GRAND Vocal and Instrumental Concert For the Benefit of the Poor of the City will be given at WILLARDS’ HALL On THURSDAY EVENING, December 27, Under the direction of Mr. T. N. Cavir.ep, The serviees of the be: cal talent of Wash- ington ae Georgetown been kindly volun- teered for the occasion. ‘ami ifty Cente. Wetec con be prosered at the Mesic and Book Stores, and at the Hi well’s Dra lotels, W: ‘ton; at Kid- a ‘em members of the Society. 18.20 ,22,26,26,27 Pposraey LAST CONCERTS * TOM, THE BLIND NEGRO BOY PIANIST! THE WONDER OF THE WORD! THE MARVEL OF THE AGE! A Living Miracle! Blind from birth, with moment’s instruction, not even knowing the name of & single key on the finger board, or the shape of S 10, incompetent to answer the simplest ques tion in regard to ee master of the Piano: laying from the operas of Norma, Linda. Lucretia Boreis Da f the Regiment, Rrovetere, master to! ere negro child, only ten year tation, simple mind a ‘fa m sying two pi HS the same mense producing J ficult pieces after once heaving them—playing the secondo to any piece without even hearing it once, then changing seats and re producing the primo cor- tl with his back to the instrament— nd French, without understand- ie 3°. Allof which will bs done on Conorria at Ai agate Rooms, ‘TU Day, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS, Wth, 198th end2 thinst. D open at 6%; o’olock, Admission 5X cents ; concert commencing at 7? en 25 cents. Matinees Wednesday and Thureday at 1 o’clock ohild p.m. This being the only week inthe ci f thisis the last opportunity of seeing this great nomenon, sical Phe BALLS, PARTIES, &c. URRAH FOR THE SHIELDS BOYS! The Shields Boys ta! ing to their many fri general, that er wil gt GRAND ASSEMBLY at the Wash Assembly Rooms. on FRIDAY, Dec. 186". The members" pledge themselves thatit will be one of the most pleassnt and seri '9 of the season Tickots 50 cents, admitting a gentleman a 168. Commitice of Arrangements. J. Flanegan, J. Harrigan, hi Hogan, A. Gleasot . Harrigan, n. de 19 St* WANTS. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAB, Orrics oy WasHington Gas Liaut aed Netiieds incl tinch tant Do cares be a fotice is él siren 16 charge for gas con sumed after the 3tst day of Deoomber nextewill, be three dollars and fifteen cents par thousand oublo feet, to all those whose bills are paid as required b: the het of Congress. approved June 25, = 1861, to “at the office of the Company, w thin five from fe rendition thereof. provided all arrears . .F. BROWN, been previously pele” no 30-eo4w Secretary in Charge. OYAL HAVA SRY. init ty aft Ges er ision of the Ca; Gene! Ci Greuther on FRIDAY, Janvary 4, 1961, SORTEO NUMERO &8 ORDINARIO, CAPITAL PRIZE 100,000, i "= of 8 100,000 8 priges of ——. 1 ae IN AL. Whole Tickets, 36,000} 153 do 10,000 arters, Hess so weet Danie stant ree A drawing will be forwarded ss s00n as the result A CARD. Subscriber would reer the many iters delicious fru, ine artale, to Ge in ind Vermont av. id ca J. ‘tv., between 6th Thi al and deli- Pe apt te Supp Yourselves at onoe, ® tru! eet « Oo. ale, No. 61 ats GEV. CALVERT. de l¢-1w* . O. MOLASSES, APPL EF BEANS, boviseny VENISON, mM C.—! ’ rior extra FLOU . le crop N. O. MOLA very fine, Fiasiirahwy Anas ‘maida VENISON TE SRE RN EE act -6t “corner Twelfth and B sts, A. can Merete cT Oa eaten ).— We would r ad ion Syren d those > ch of Holiday pers an 6e t nd els tock of Chi: eed ye cee RT | G 74 Penn. a: aloting of tea Apant of ing useful orm @, and which we will offer at pu MORNING and EVENING, and without reserve daily unti! all are disposed of See advertisement in another colum de 18 WA & BARNA aANDING HOUSE WEENY, RITTENGOUSE, FANT & CO. Vireinithmoney senounter Sel aa eer anees eoin and exchange st the most favor- ie and Vireinis wanted. no 21m ¥B, Py, EINE an coe ate _ ONE PRICE ONLY! ANNs ekg Rosca ot age ties ce crn B ®t FANCY GOODS, AT PRICES TO SUIT THE i. Deny; nod VENeO E |. betw. 9th and 16th ete. soreness Fcc and ag ont F THE VERY BEST uve WANTED-A BOY, to attend a doctor's office, App'y this Ge at 257 (south side) Pesn- tylvania avenue. Reference required. it ANTED TO EXCHANGE—Some Paper, quoin seers month i scoured by Cia . ert; also, some Pro: » whic! jorge ic So] “into ‘cash, for & smal Vsiock a oods. or improved or unimpr: P rty in ‘ashington, Address J. G.3. Pthrougi ‘as ington Post Office, de 20 3t* D TO PURCHASE—A comfortable tLLING-HOUSE, contsining & or 10 ms, in & central part of the city. For particu Tors iy 8 THOS. B, BADEN, Rea’ Estate Agent, No. 446 Eighth st. dais W NTED—A SITUATION as dressmaker mily, by 8 young per: d 'y branch of her business perfect being 83 competent to cut and fit any fashionable style of dress 888 y other dressmaker in — ington. Please address & note to Box 12, Pred 2 2 18. ANTED—By a young lady, ‘ho has entirely satisfacto: to some lady who will appre- to make her happy at all ion is no object. Please address a note to E. T. C., Star Office. de 19-4t* D— h lady, @ SITUATION WAnteb, seorres iets Puuanipn ence —— Al at the Bakery No, 169 mty~ second st. ANTED TO de 18-lw* RENT—A_ convenient! Snel antl HOUSE, with seven ore t rooms, and water in yard, situated anywhere he- tween HS ict + and age a6 Sore atronts, fooality and price. widen! de 18-3t* 2 Wy yaae conan Rane reeves op Rats, Nana eae a lech times, Com IST. ants READ! READ!! FAREWELL WEEK OF TH GREAT PLANET READER, MADAME. D EAP Who 18 visited daily by hundreds—al! going away i ud astonished. This lady, th Imaginable. All aan areia tro Baetany tink or 1 wi re in trou y at once to her, She will bring on one to you ve you; Ww bee to I the habit o| Fi Stenger th r idence, Richmond House, corner ey oun 80 nking ; also, rs, losses, tra’ 5 sts, ; entrance on D. IL'TON GARRE M iat the Pract ar ees will be, for ladies, 25, » 204 G street, it re bg hese Sorapa- -j Fire lusurance pa- damages by the recent hbors and firemen for sforiune. dels LOST AND FOUND. Nera a Cos to the pr ee ) east strert south ,on fier Lotipnnce ania esate ea ene pat inch Pare hPa Sent ees wee Sure oe _ oat Amenosn Tragedish{ as 5 eae s C NEWS" TELEGRAPHIO. | THE LATEST reported to SOG3N CAnoLina AN CONVENTION, | “baracterieed Temp Day, densa. OS. tes - ™., ‘prayer by the ev. Mr. Curtis. 6 ional members took their seats Mtoe eye Tecoma teation of a porti ee 2 ion of the Georg’ Legisintore was taken up. a z it be referred to the t. Wardlaw moved Committee on the Address. ic! I a wide deer’ Self-appointed committees ion every State, North South, would claim the same consideration. He wished it understood that this body would not receive unofficial docu- ments. The subject was further considered, no action taken. The special order for one o’clock was the reso- lution proposing to appoint four standing com- mittees for the Convention, each to consist of Seven members, as fallows: ist. A Committee on Relations with the Slave- ba Tas States of North America. 2d. AC ‘oreign Relations. 3d. A Committee on Commercial Relations — Committee on the Constitution of the Mr. Smith an ent fora Commitins oe" Oupeseme tame a on Postal Arrangements. A debate took place about the power of the Le- gislature in this matter. The Committee on Commerce and Postal Ar- rangements were increased to thirteen, and the amendment adopted. The resolution authorizing a committee in re lation to the slavebolding ‘States was adopted, a ees on Foreign Relations was also a oe third fociniien, om commercial relations an arrangements, was then taken up. Mr. McCready said we are only i to make a change for the people while i lon state, and we must take especial care of our postal arrangements. Our Legislature new hes no Feri We are the power, and may it, sub- ject i oviding mittee t to their revision and alteration. We are ob- to take particular notice of it in its relation to the United States Your faith is eo ane and yea are not to break in upon arrangements which sre necessary to the convenience of our citizens and the other Southern States. What will we do without information? It will breed ill-will. 1 think the Convention is bound to make suitable arrangements in relation to these matters. The Post Office Department can be carried right on, and we shall have the contractors to pay. Mr Gi said we can dissolve our union with the Uni! tates and make arrangements for con- tinuing the mail service with A "8 express. The debate is out of order. The minister to the 2 — will = nr eased in charge. amendment ‘ing the postal arrangements pores duties of the Committee on Commerce was 10] The fourth resolution was ado) 5 The second special order, being the secession tion of the Message of the President of the Jnited States, came up. 3 Mr. Magrath made a strong speech on the sub- ject of the property of the United States in South Carolina. Mr. Miles bad no idea that the President of the United States saw yee for reinforcing the fortifications in the harbor. He would say frankly that there should be no concealment among us. In aconversation, and su uently in a written communication, | know th’ have been said : -‘If you send a solitary soldier to these parts, the instant the intelligence reaches our ple (and we will take care that it does reach us before it can reach the forts) the forts will be taken, because such a course is necessary to our safety and self-preservation ** Mr. Miles spoke about the re; at Fort Sum- ter, and mentioned the cause of the resignation of Secretary Cass. At Fort Moultrie there were onl es men, with five or six musicians. Ma; Anderson is needful of troops. He felt the neces- sity when the excitement first broke out of belug watchful, lest a few persons from Charleston should surprise bim in thenight. All therepairs now being made will be to our advantage. The resolution for a committee of safety was postponed and made a special order for to-mor- row Mr. Memminger moved the appointment of committee of seven to draft a summary statement of the causes which justify South lina in withdrawing from the Union. Hesaid at another time we can present these causes to the whole world This he desired, so that it would dispel the idea that South Carolina is in a state of revo- lution. Weare a State already recognised by the world, and, imorder to set ourselves right before the world, }t is expedient to show our true posi- tion The motion was s Mr. Dunkin offered a resolution that a commit- tee be appointed to inquire into and — measures, temporary or permanent, can be ado’ ed in reference to custom-houses and 1 rangements, necessary in c uence of a with- drawal of South Carolina from the Unjon. Mr. Hayne submitted a preamble and resolu- tions substantially as follows: Whereas the causes which have produced aration of South Carolina from the Federal have emanated from the States north Mason and Dixon’s line which use hireling labor only; and whereas itis not against the Constitution of the United States that South Carolina has opposed her sovereignty, but the usurpation of the Govern- ment in violation of this instrament: Therefore, be it Resolved, That a commissioner be sent to each of the slaveholding States, bearing a copy of the ordinance of secession, and proffer each State, or any one or more of them, the existing Constitu- tion of the United States as the basis Provis- ional Government, to be adopted on the part of South Carolina and any other slavebolding State or States which, after seceding from the present Federal Union, shall be willing to unite with Soutb Carolina in forming a new Confederacy; and we do hereby ratify and confirm, from the date hereof, any action taken by such commis- sioner or commissioners, with the consent of the Governor of South Carolina, in the formation of such Provisional Union. And we do further earnestly recommend that in — days after two or more States, in addition to South Carolina, shall bave acceded to the said Provisional Union, an election shall be held for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives of the new Con- gress, and also a President and Vice President of the new Confederacy. Resolved, That commissioners be a) pointed to carry an authenticated copy of t! ordinance of secession to Washingt n to be laid before the President of the United States, with a request that the same shall be communicated to Congress, now in session; and that the said com- missioners are hereby authorized and empowered to treat for the delivery of the forts, magazines, light-houses, and other real estate, and all appar- tenances thereto within the geographical limits of South Carolina—the authority to treat upon these subjects to be extended to the — day of Feb- ary, in the year of our Lord 1861: Provided, That in tue mean time the sald forts, zines, etc., are allowed to remain in the tien in which they may be at the ion of this ordi- mance. And they shail be fu empowered to treat upon the subject of the public debt, and for 2 proper division of all other pro now beld by the Government of the United ites as an agent of the pa now embraced =e re eee + federacy, until such time as a new Confederac: States shail be formed of whieh South Carofina shall be one. ‘These resolutions elicited a lon; oan pete a Union Let ada Rhett, Keitt, and Middleton ch j The first resolution was referred to the Com- ter aoe Foreign Relatiens, and ordered to be ‘inted. Pr. Memminger submitted a resolution thata commission, consisting of three persons, be elected by ballot to proceed to Washi to negotiate with the United States, through their General Government, as to proper measures and arrange- to be ado; for the continuance of peace y; and also that a committee of five per- sous be elected to confer with di es from the otber slavebolding States with a view of forming aSouthern Confederacy, &c ; and also to arrange for a general meetin, such deputies. These resolutions were ited referred Another resolution was introduced to inquire what leyislation by Congress is necessary jn the premises. The act of seccasion was made the special order for to-morrow. The Conwentian thea adjourned at 3.40. Later frem Eurepe. Youx, Dec. 20.—The stemship Persia on teen on the Oth, has arived bere, with prices last - ‘onsols closed 8 y at 93 4 093 X for account, ex-dividend .C , Dec. 20.—Eleven new cases of were for - Rage SRS S| Voom eS a ‘equesting the Governor the members first for the field, was Mavana. Dec. 18 —The steamships Star Hiabaca have arrived from He vana, with dates to the 15th | it “They bring < pe ye ‘he Spanish kx bas been autborized to issue oe in new bonds, to relieve the money mar- et. The Captain General bas to visit the west- ern departments of the " Sugars were unchanged ; the new crop was sh Thestock in port is forty thousand xes. Bion Meeting Wititamsrort, Pa , Dec. 18 —A monster Union Meeting is now in progress at Doebler Hon. F. Campbell presiding. A series of resolu of a conciliatory character have been pre- unanimously adopted. Eloquent impressive addresses bave been delivered by the Hon. aa Wm. H. Armstrong and » E, Greenoagh Scott, Eaq., is just inaa impassioned and patriotic appeal in of the Union and the equality of the States. New York, Dec 19.—The Commonwealth, of the Stonin: line, bad an accident off Throg’s Neck this morning. Sbe bust her starbonrd steam-chimney, ecalding seven of the passengers, four of whom were severely Railread Accident. Bottinc Srrines, N. J., Dec. 19.—An on the Hackensack Railroad ran over & A containing twenty-two laborers, killing one and seriously injuring two. Baltimere Markets. BatrimorE, Dec. 20 —Flour dull; : $5; Ohio $1.57. Wheat dull; red $1.i0a1.16; white $1 20a1 40 Corn active and 3 cents higher; new white and yellow 50aS3c. Provisions active; mess pork $16 Lard i0c. Coffee dull at 12 al3e. Whisky @ 18¢ New Starkets. New Yorx, Dec. 20—Flour and wheat are shade firmer and quiet. Corn firmer. Provisions dall. 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