Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1865, Page 1

a ‘THE EVENING STAR 18 PUBLISHED DAILY, (BXCEPT SUNDAY.) ‘ aT THE STAR BUILDINGS, betineen corner of Penn’ 6 evenus and 110 rirset, By W. D. WALLAOCH? —~e——_—— ‘The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers im the Uity and District at Tan Ourve run wasx. Copies at the counter, with oF witheut wrappers, Two Uents each. Pues vor Marine :—Three months, One Dear and Fifty Conts; six months, Three D-,_ jars; ome year, Five Dollars. No pape”, are sent from the office longer than paid “or + Eben Ing ~ HOLIDAY GOODS, éc. SPECIAL NOTIOES: 1° OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS. GROVER’S ee S7'The ‘yay but a poor compliment te Sevas LBONABD GRO’ & CO..... Directors a 'e of American ladies, if they ex; saa kona ny GEOVER......0. D. HESS. mala extracts.” wi CHR. RUPPERT, Temple of Fancy Geods, = | "i #t sauarter to Doers open at 8 quarter to seven; Curtala will HALON'S “NIGHT BLOOMING CEBEUS,® the Aeat article of tte kind | is ob- taluable everywhere, — contest gr Two map CASES OF PILES CURED BY DE Bo. 392 7TH STEBET, BETWEEN D AND B, STRICKLAND’S PILE REMEDY. ER AY FON aan ee SUTREOS, Mr. Glass, of Janesville, Wisconsin, writes fer Importer of all binds of Whe wit . D. P. BOWRES. fhe benefit of ali whe sue; with the Piles, that be VENING. Dec. 16, 1865, wen ther barged ¥EW TOYS AND FANCY G0oDs, wait Bor eotenaieay taseaocanon creates J aS Fis Maiden, in the thrilling drama of Fred with ie Pile Boch Sheesh cases Adapted for LEAH, THE FORSAKEN, Fis fusir one of Dr. STRIO.: ND'S ' With a brilliant and unprecedented cast, embracing | PILE REMEDY. jon of these CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. nearly the entire strength of the great company, aw ‘Foceustade with sp stegset Pence by ing that the most vated chronic cases of Piles d are cared 1,02 Dr. ickland’s habgg hes ge “ y., ite Mr. RUPPERT takes great pleasure to Inferm SEATON HALL. "AIBN BOG, HAS. OHRISTIANI, 371 Pa. hie numerous customers amd the public generally Guinn caenee avenue and 503 Ninth street. 00 96-1y vbat he has rust returned from Europe, where be Jee 7 ‘A BUPERIOR REMEDY. Las been for four months im selecting a large and THURSDET HVERING, Jeneery 11, Bet, ‘We can conscientiously recommend to those suf choice assortment of FANCY GOODS, among MASTER RICHARD COKER, from a stroesing cough. DR, STRIOK- snatnet On of Trinity Church, N AND’S MELLIFLUOUS COUGH BALSAM. which we enumerate in part: The ce! “omy J amabord date, | 1t gives relief almost instantaneous, and is withai York, will give a Grand Concert on the above date, DOLLS of every description. inted by eminent talent not dit ‘eeable to the taste. There is nodoubt gud — Henticalien ta 2 future shvcctiocesiad, but the Mellifuous © jalsam is one of the A great variety of -— ina ac i 2 preparations in use, and is all that its propri- PORTMONAIES te 6-298W etor claims for it. We ie during the a wrt ad ~ 7 week, ai a) rel ym a most is ONUBK STANDS GROVER’S THEATER. cough. Tis prepared by Br. Strickland, No. 139 Banners rare Bropetrg Gold by Wi NATEN "2°06" atu ok i. Tray ete. o 5 ai PERFUMERY, |. meee ae aeee OF WASTE'S Drag Btore, and CHAS. OHEISTI- i WORKEOXES AWD Grand Italian Opera. AurS 317 Pa. avenue and 502 Ninth street. enESS axD DRESEING' CAsme. Positively limited, by absolute engagement, to ae eS, a | PACKGAMON ROARDS SIX NIGHTS. SECRET DISEASES. CHINA VASES. ? oe Bamapiran’s Giyt is the most certain, safe and ORNAMENTS” LEONARD GROVEB.... - DIRECTOR | $iectnsl remedy—indeed, the only vegetable remedy ROCK AND HOBBY HORSES. ve And alse state that in order to give his customers Screased advantages and facility in tion of my Stock of Goods have fitted, at able, a large apartment in the 2 stery, directly my store, where we will at all times take great re eee upon them who may favor me cal Ladies who wish to avoid the nsual crowd are especially invited to make their selection as early ae convenient. de 913 ¢ Mert caL. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT OBE. OPENING NIGH CH The season in Was METZEROTT S MUSIC ST A large lot of fine Music Boxes, Flutes | and Viohine, ‘maguincently bound Mul Books, Freneh, linn and German; also’ Movical Toye t TRE MAR has nat been received at METZERO’ _ Music Store, 0. The Director has the honor to announce a brief e 'T- RISTMAS NIGHT. ance of ev were |. Cures in two to four saan aud re- rs. Ne mine: cent cases in twenty-four hou! ral, no no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken. It cto MARETZEK the soldier's hope, and @ friend to these who do GRAND (Triple) ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY, | Bot want to be exposed. Male packages, ACADEMY OF MUSIC. NEW YORK Baweniran's Root any Hznn Juicus—A positive With the Entire Grand Chorus and Orchestra. 5 Lag meg 4 = Phe ap ghee Uloers, MONDAY. DECEMBER 25, | for i. Bola'by 8.0. Ford, Bes adverticoment, ms hington embraces the appear- STOP THAT SCEATOHING 5 ‘ And we WHEATON’S ITOH OINTMERT. It TZEK ITALIAN OPERA OOM- | cures Itch and Salt Eheum in 48 hours; cures E ENTIR CHORUS "AND GRAND dR Bold by'all Drugaistes Bryptions ot ae _™ ' ‘ . -D. 5 = Siney CHESTRA, s mar 23-ly 350 Pennsylvania avenue. Precisely as hitherto announced. The Operas selected constitute the chiefest of the MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, N Penn. avenue, whele Italian Repertoire, y of Warning and Instruction for You' = A Mth and 10th streets. | LAFRICAINE, CBISPINO E. LA COMARE, st published ‘by the Heward Association, Beene FAUST. z TROVATORE. | ®2¢ sent in sealed letter Cnpan free of charge. = S27, The subscription sale embraces See: Sit L KI HOUGHTON, Howard ed for six night bestra.... = ma s i ne eee A Feserved seat for three a Bisis Grceriear’ . H. STINEM * 1 m HATTER AND FUBRIER, re BOOTS, SHOES, ‘ac. | 234 Penns. ave., third door from 13th street, 12 ¢0 TRUE! TRUE! TRUE! Hae opened a fall supply of LADIES’ AND MISSES’ FURS. NO HUMBUG! Particular attention given to those most suitable — fer presents. 3% Also, Ladies’ and Misses’ BERBY HATS, eserved seat for asingle Operain Dress Entire Steck of Ag} Circle or Parq The sale of se Fur-trimmed HOODS, &c. FOR GENTLEMEN aND YOUTHS, | The Holiday Silk and Gassimere Hate, Childrens’ Cape, imported Scotch Capa. Gold, Silver and Ivory Head Walking Canes, Beaver ani Otter Mufflers and Geuntiets, Wolf and Fox Carriage Robes. #7 Ail goods sold at fair prices, and guaranteed as represented. FUBS ALTERED AND REPAIRED. dels iw (Intelligencer. } BAX ERUPT stocKH LUCKEY 8IT" the Theater. To The entire stock of a New York Fur Estabiish- ment for sale at our stores, st prices much less than manufactarer s cost. They inctude— cute eet i bare S corner and reets; 175 ecto of CANADIAN MINK. svenue; W. A. Tinney’s, 7th street, near Mai 200 “ SIBERIAN SQUIEREL. and at the door on the evenin; 200 “ CONEYS and MUSKRAT. particulars see programmes. As well as al! other FASHIONABLE FURS. . Also, 1,200 sets CHILDREN’S FURS, at balf price Having bought these Goods at much less than their present value, we shall sell them at a very wmall advance, as they murt be sold before the holidays. Call at once, and secure a bargain, at LANSBURGH & BRO.8, 315 SEVENTH STREET. Third door abeve D, 37 SEVENTH STREET, Third door above I. FURS. ESTABLISHED 1830. Corner Ii J.W. BA 20 OLD Ei TBE ELITE AND and aj ‘Troupe * 13 Qenl ets ew Opera Honse, de 14-8t* from 9 o'clock &. m. to5 p. m., at the GB4anP CONCERT, ( Under the direction of Professor G. W. Waiter.) For the Benefit of the ERSULINE NUNS, OF COLUMBIA, 8. C., REBUILDING THEIR ASYLUM, will be given on TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 19, GONZAGA F street, between 9th and l0th streets, TICKETS, 50 CENTS, WASHINGTON THEATER, For five nights only, commencing MONDAY, December 18th. The Original and onl Ww: BAYNOR'S MINSTRELS AND BRASS BAND, (Late Christy’s ) Rae Sole Proprietor. STABLISHED ARTISTS. This popular Tronpe is of 20 Tears STANDING, sypsering cy New York fer upwards of 7 years, at echanics’ Hall, since which time they have a) red with distiaga: cities of the wor! w bey will a in FIVE NIGHTS ONLY. previous to opening thelr N Phi ber 234. Parguette and Family Orchestra and Balcony Chairs BOOTS AND SHOES Must be gone by the let of January. L. HEILBRUN & BRO. 506 SEVERTH STREET, One door south of Odd Fellows’ Hall, Will only for one month longer sell off their well selected Stock at the following low rates: Men's Pegged CALF BOOTS, $4 and @5. Men's Sewed CALF BOOTS, 5. Men’s Heavy Sewed CALF BOOTS, 97, Grain and Kip BO@TS, 4 up. Boy's @rain, Kip and Calf POOTD, at atl prices. Men's BROGANS and BALMORALS, g2. Men's Sewed GAITERS, $4. Children’s Copper-Toe Shoes, @1. Ladies’ Glove-Kid BALMORALS, 93.50, Ladies’ Glove-Kid Polish BALMORALS, 94, Ladies’ Morocco Bewed BOOTS, $2. Ladies’ Morocco Pegged BOOTS, @1 56. Ladics’ White Kid SLIPPERS, $2.00. Ladies’ Cloth and Carpet SLIPPERS, $1. Ladies’ Rubber SHOES, $1.15. Mens’ do. do., 81.40. Misses and Children's SHOES of all styles. TRUNKS and VALICES at prices to suit, This is the last chance for Bargains, therefore we 3 50 for the season continues daily Box Office of de 16-tf AID THEM IN at HALL, Burch’s Bookstore, Music Store, Pen rye f the Concert. For de 14-eo?t&d th and Penn. avenue. CHOICE OF THE PROFES- SION. - | call soon at ished succeds in all the princl- BEILBRUN'S, jative audiences nightly greets 506 Seventh street, threu, it the country. de 2-Im* Btone Steps at Entrance. ashington for positivel THE OLD, Bet ABLISHED Pennsylvania avenue, between 4 and 6th streets, ‘We would respectfully cali the attention of oar Stran rel 1 bave now en hand a complete and elegant as- Friends, the Publie generally be vedo sortment of FURS, to which the attention of the CANTERBURY. Ecrinent of HOTS, BHORS, GAITERS, public is respectfully invited. Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street. SLIPPERS, £0, 06.» Sg get pipe 4 seeeeeees 3 ‘® weer, Ic. They have been sclected by myself, and great “6 spi —— veneseaaes fiaterial and ‘workmansht sand gotten up in the ti nd i ‘moat a) oved 61 he care taken in the manufacture to make them per at Oak Ab OF eRe net eR, GUM OVER SHOES, GENTS OVER GAITERS, fect ip every respect. in whieh Mr. EDWIN BLANCHARD will sustain | sssorted styles and colors. always on hand. They inctade the most stylish and fashionable | bis original character of Also, Day and Martin’s English, French, and Tou, TH DUMB wan. Frosch" Droveiug’ the beet artle a'ee for Ladies; kinds now in vogue, as follows: First-week of French ing, the ry ios, BUDSON BAY BABLE int eT EREURY FEMALE MINSTRELS, Misses, and Children's Bhoee adkua a oe be Ted ur five Ladi and Gentiemenin - a i Shoes, &e.. Bc. CANADIAN MINE, new songs. sayings, ke. oer eral dealers in Boots, Pioss Oe cit. BOYAL ERMINE, RUSSIAN FITCH, SIBERIAN SQUIREEL, and other varieties, none of which cam be sur- paeeed in excellence of quality or superior finish. Ip addition to the above, a large stock of CABRIAGE AND BUFFALO ROBES, GENTS’ FUB CAPS, COLLARS, GLOVES, ac. in burnt co [x4 ar GAN. MULLIGAN. LEAVITT, REDDEN AND RY SZOLLOSY'S GRAND BALLET bh Ballet Divertisemen’ -B 5 Boseaeit® ({Int., Con. Union.} WIBEMAN’S H.. xen TRh AEE Sons i TROUPE “ont: AGENOY, it. MATINE Ail Furs warranted as represented. JAMES Y. DAVIS, 356 Pennsylvania avenue, ___Under Metropolitan Hotel. 427 prors. J. W. 0 13-tyent 427 SEVENTH STREET. TES MAMMOTH STOCK OF TOYS ARD FAN- ' cY Goops Imported erpeciaily for the Helideys is now opened. BO BETTER ASSORTMERT of the above goods can be found anywhere. M. P. KBEIS’ DANCIN! Sok ohiy® a ed Ponneyivenia arene beteren nh 4 7th sts, a avenue, an ney! ‘Opposite BM LJ . icimg Assemblies every Thursday evening. Private sqatracticn given to sult convenience st these desiring. lars can be bad at J. F. Ellis’; Philp & Scbessou'ss und otter Geek tank mautd ioe thas the hours of A note addressed to the Academy will meet with pew rday. Monday. 18th, first ‘ance ef EET. Penn- BEL RUANTY ‘and WA afhestoaten dancers in Seyivanie a6 ere: a orld. rel i. . * Ladi lonab! prive drama, in twelvancenes, onuticd t” eTee* | 4 large assortment of Ladion. Fi lote with now aud exctting rome be., de Fives iakees ontadek te re ie new ai ex ing scenes, . be _—— woisems ©. BOHOR, Bole Agent Notcs TO PROPERTY-HOLDERS, Ww. E TRAR’s Ov: jetropelitan Hotel. au Orry BALL, ani Meron, Dee, aniaas,{ — ODS Ww! wn parts D de 90 now, as we are | city, whether imp ered oF ‘uniuproved, which bind yw classes. the be _ - i ergs onthe following named streets or ave- lesson. . Dl 5 : &c., Can be Pennsyivanis avenue. from Rock creek to Righth af Tuition: { crs Wea ure Lares — from ai ee seri Tuesday and Friday evenings, | seventh street were a assachusetts avenue, from Seventh street west to New Jersey lew Jersey & to pore B street. ifteenth street west, from New York avenue to Pe ‘lvania avenue, Bienes street wost, frem F street north to Penn- ania a he “Yaoventh street west, from K street north to F street nort! 7, Sto5and7tol p.m, Prompt attention. oc 4-8f Four-ane half street, frem Penasylvania aye- GF Ladies, make your purchases this week, to Se ee = ——= w¥ourand-a. street, f ‘Maine ‘wrense ‘to avoid the rush. Xe * B. SILVERBERG, PIANO TUNER ANE REGULATOR AR angie tp north Betreet et Foaeee ée13-t" _—- 427 7th street, between G and B. Kets rLisnEp In 1855. RS exest, from Delaware avenue to First ADIES? FUR FURS!!! Connected during ten years with the Piano Store of one scan aust, froma north & strest to Pennay!- L = John F. Eitis, Eeq., and known as Tuner jaine avenue, frem Third street west to Sixth Bow ready & wplendid assortment. Prices very street west | pessonadie. For bargains call at deem" _ SEYMOUB'S, in Georgetown. CB stMas Tore ; Toy Stoves, pe mee Tim and Iron Toys of all Binds, have past arri IN THE DISTRICT! CHEAPEST PLACE Bocking Horses, Sleds, and Mechanical Ti with keys to wind them up. os o ‘ge assortment of Tin and Iron Ware, ee. ac. at leo. 8 I PALMER & BRO.'8. 20 Bridge st., Georgetown. loners, &c., 326 de 14 dtan} One for Obickering & Sons, ' ORDERS ROW RECEIVED at DEM orTOO: MATE? STE F. ©. REICHER: Piano "ao tt Mage Alin streets near Pevavenve,_ JREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS, AT METZEROTT & 00.3 WAREROOMS, No. 318 Penna. sve., between 9th and 10th streets. pane ae new Re pein Sixth street west, from Maine avenue to scuth B street. South B street, from Sixth street west to Tenth street west, re hereby notified that a water-tax of seven- a oF pl Rm pon senare eet aes been le" n said lots or of ,and e sami cw due and payable at thie offiess oe - is now due payal y ners of property on this water tax is mi hieb levied may af their option pay the game is fvean- Beal ae mente: be neg ibtcreet at bea tats cent » OF ma) oD within thirty days from the dete of thienotice, with Tots instal- 2 Son's Grand Square ment wt tux shall not ne bn pails the expt 5 jon “bickering & Son's Parl Seen RY lector ot aS One T octave, tn a ras dea the iow — . am The nndorsicred bas s large collection of Zoctave’ Philadelphis Co, ? ee rr R ey TCL ARTICLES ice Planes sears takee iu cuchangs EDWARD OLARK 4 a ve im ecitable for Christmes count? or sale cheaper Btdueey &8on's Pienos. We will.eell thease hor, . mn jaew bere ip the Distr! -t a VALENTINE MENG No. 56 Hight Rete oone Sgures Lege ree ex Bole & of Steinwa: y Planee aed som Hamlin’ Cabin +h ais rw LUMBEB BEALER, ‘Virginia avenue, between 9th and 10th streets east, | de 1 twe et Orgave near U, 8. Navy Yard, - —— = L*4THEB AND GUM BELTING, a. ((E4BIFIBD CIDER: nsyiED CIDER Lage Lage G7 Constantly on hand » large stock of all Kinds Rey h tee bandeed barrels CLABEFIED Of ee in ot, it Foe ¥ Aaah blade DB Te rebigh dt glee fo = — quantities to suit an and beinoay te 1) all kinds of Ma- see no tor oe Se te ec 6-2n* | or rie . . o oF eee Vaio Baing ee fy Sea, raplnctfemctee often, | TE Melia tant Sera! “Unt ttling Depot. eren st. m| nt Ware! 5 a by ia ne 2 ra. niow Bottling Georgetown, De de lt eolw below Pemneylvania avenue. CRU AED TMP VED BOSE i = Star. RDAY, DECEMBER 16. TELEGRAMS, &c. A number of Louisiana country newspapers state that the white military organization un- der the Governer’s orders cannot be effective to much of an extent, as they have no arms. In some of the parishes—Terrebonne and Natchi- toches, for example—the negroes are evil dis- posed towards the whites; and the papers say that evil-disposed white persons are at the bottom of this state of things. In the parish of Natchitoches the papers say thatit is evident to all that the miitin of the State must be or- ganized and armed soon, to afford the protection to thé whites. Tne course of the military authorities in interfering by force of arms to protect a Government cotton mt (charged before the State courts with stealing cotton) from arrest by the sheriff has been ap- proved by General Canby. Only the sheriff's account of the affair has been pnblished. Anorder has been issned by the Adjutant General of Mississippi to the captains of militia companies recently organized, directing them to disarm the negroes within the radius of their company lines. This order is said to arise from General Hamphrey, and while it urges the abstinence of all violence in its exe- cution, it directs the employment of “such force as shall be necessary to put down any efforts of resistance, on the part of the negroes that may be made.”’ The first treason cases consequent upon the late rebellion is now being tried in the United States District Court in Tennessee before Judge Trigg. The case is, The United States vs. John S. Gamble, who was an enrolling officer under the Confederate Government, in Blount county, East Tennessee. Colonel O. P. Temple is counsel for the defendant, and Colonel Hall is prosecutor on behalf of the United States, This is the first treason trial since the memor- able Aaron Burr case. In the United States district court, the case of the prize steamer Etna, captured by Farra- gut's fleetduring the attack on Mobile, bein, up the Judge decided that the vessels whic’ were required to remain outside of {Fort Mor- gan or in Mississippi Sound, were not the actual captors of the pg and could not par- ticipate in the proceeds, which were ordered to be handed over to those who entered the bay. The State Senate of Mississippi has passed a resolution repudiating all debts, whether on account of salaries of officers, treasury notes, bills of exchange, or otherwise, that were in- curred by the State between the 9th day of January, 1964, and the 19th day of October, 1864. s The Virginia Legislature has passed a bill reorganizing the Public Guard, a military company formert: cai enews to guard the pub- lie buildings. It has also adopted a resolution recommending the pardon of ‘vis and other political prisoners, and the restoration of the writ of habeas corpus. Brigadier General Belafield, Chief Engineer ofthe Army of the United States, has been ap- ointed by the President a Major General by troset. in the service of the United States, for faithful, meritorious and distinguished ser- vices in the Engineer Department during the war. During the recent Indian summer, prairie fires have swept over various sections of the State of lowa, doing immense damage to the hay and grain stacks. In Monona county over 1,000 tons of hay have been burned. Sixty-three military prisoners, confined on conviction by court-martial, in the Ohio Peni- tentiary, at Columbus, have been released by order of the War Department, leaving but twenty of this class of convicts now in thatin- stitution. Governor Wortb, of North Carolina, was inaugurated yesterday. The Governor elect delivered a short address on the occasion, claiming that the people desired the restoration of the Union. The Mississippi Legislature has passed a resolution providing for erecting ® monument to the memory OI te Contear dead at the seat of Government. Colonel Forsyth, of Mobile, has vaeated the Mayoralty chair in favor of General Wither, who has taken the oath, but has not been par- doned, The Feni: SA¥E ARRIVAL OF STEPHENS IN PRANCE— THE “STAR OF HOPE” IN PARIS ON THE 27TH ULTIMO, The Dublin Jrishman of December 2 has the following letter translated from the French: Panis, November 27.—Mr. Editor: I take the liberty of writing you these few lines to inform you that your brave coun Stephens, who escaped so happily from Dublin rison, has arrived safe and sound in Paris! e bas been seen during the past two days, surrounded by numerous friends, dining in one of the great restaurants of the Boulevard des Italiens. °Tis needless to tell you, Mr. Editor, how all the world was delighted on hearing that Mr. Stephens had escaped. We are all convinced here that the day is not far distant when Ireland shall break forever the Saxon chains which have kept her bound so Jong, and will resuscitate as they say and as we all hope in France—“great, glorious, and tree!” I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, J. pE LonGuEvILiE, A profound admirer of the Irish nation. Rue Royale, St. Honore. RasLnoap Faciiit1es.—The following is the resolution in full offered in the House of Rep- resentatives on Thursday, by Mr. Sloan, of isconsin: Badan ‘That the committee on roads and canals be directed to inquire whether ns visiting the national capital from the West are subjected to any unne inconvenience or obstacles in passing "through the city of Balti- more, and to report to this House atan early date whether it would be just and expedient to authorize the Northern Central Rail- road Company of Pennsylvania to extend their road to this city.” This resolution was not agreed to, as ed, but was laid over, in consequence of the Hon. John L. Thomas, of Maryland, objecting to its reception. Masonic GRAND OrFicers.—The Grand Lodge of Virginia,on Tuesday night. elected the following officers to serve for twelve months:—M. W. E. H. Lane, of Louiea Court House, G. M.; R. W. William theville, D. G. ; R. ANoTHER Smasn Ur.—On Tuesday, as the regular Orange train was nearing Cnarlottes- ville, the rear cars, loaded with iron. became detached, and started back. on the down grade, for Gordonsville. It had the lower bridge, when it encountered a freight train of the Central road with a fearful concusion. The engine of the Central train was knocked to pieces, as the Orange car. Fortunately, no one was injured. Theengine destroyed was the “Millboro,” the best engine on the road.— Richmond Inquirer, 15th. epi bo ene Se SALx or Rea Esrate.—On Friday last, the Sth instant, Richard B. B. Chew, -, as Trustee for the sale of real estate of the late Basil B. Brown, sold the farm belonging to the deceased on the right of the Washington road, between Centreville and the Long Old Fields, in this county, containing 118 acres, for $4,527 66—or at thé rate rate of $38.37 per acre. It was purchased by Mr. Calvert Brown 0: this county.— Prince ian, seicibereiee-ae tee ee es “vmmorms SexaT0R8.—The Richmond Times says on Thursday: ‘n view of the recent action of we cannot conceive @ more ludicrous moc! and idle form than than the election of two tors at this time, unless to attend the sessions of a) pPproaching Fenian Congress in New ork. Removev.—Hon the New York Central . Clark substituted im Corning, till now, has been Repert of the Buildings. The report of Hon. B. B. French, Commis- sioner of Public Buildings, gives an interesting statement of the progress of work on the Cap- itol and the improvement of the avenubs and public grounds, with many important recom- mendations and suggestions. At the Capitol, the work on the old Hall of Representatives is completed, and the place ey, to receive such statuary as nag be sent to inp g erm for the Capitol, b: ie Gov- ernors of States, in compliance with the act of July 2, 1864. The Congressional Library has been much enlarged; store-rooms haye been made in the west basement, and two rooms fitted up under the Supreme Court room, for the conyenience of the court. With respect to the Capitol grounds he says: “The necessity of extending the Capito grounds becomes more and more apparent as the two wings approach their completion, and it is to be hoped that Congress will not suffer another session to away without making provision for inclosing at least ajl the ground north and sonth, con ous to the building which belongs to the United States. Such an inclosure would be a very great improvement te the appearance of the Capitol and its sur- roundings. » “Ip my report last year 1 called the attention of Congress to that part of the Washington and Georgetown street railroad which through the Capitel square. Congress took no final action upon the matter. It must be very evident to all that it 38 useless to attempt to en- force any regulation directing the Capitol grounds to be closed after a certain hour of the evening while the cars run regardless ofhours. If they are still te be it by law to run through the grown: the only method of remedying the incon venience now experienced is that recommended in my last annual report, viz: “The erecting of an iron fence on each side of the track, with proper openings in front of the Senate and House entrances, to be closed with gates, thus leaving the railroad track to be controlled exclusively by the company, and the grounds exclusively under the control of the Government.” The necessity of repairing and refurnishing the White House is referred to, with the recom- mendation that Congress make no delay in ap- propriating the necessary amount. The por- traits of several of the ex-Presidents, painted by Mr. Healy, are also mentioned, with the suggestion that they be framed and placed in the Capitol as soon as possible. Of Pennsylvania avenue, he says: “This great Toadway through the city can never be placed ina having seen no cause to change my opinion, 1 again most respectfully recommend the repav- ing of the avenue with one of these pavements. The latter payement can be laid for forty dol- lars per square of ten feet, which would be about $253,440 per mile. “We have been constantly at work on the avenue for the past season, for absolute neces- sity required it; and although the roadway is very much improved, it is impossible to place it, with the present broken ‘vement, in the order that sueh a road should Crossings of the streets intersecting the avenue, of the best six-inch thick blue stone, filled in with Bel- gian pavement, have been laid at every street along the north side of the avenue, between the Capitol and Treasury Department, and two on the sonth side, which will last for generations to come. BThis was a necessity, and a debt of about $10,000 has been inc’ in os at. “As the Mayor and Corporation of Washing- ton have exhibted a most praiseworthy and en- ergetic spirit in repairing the streets under their control, itis to be hoped that the broad thoroughfare which Congress has heretofore so generously adopted will not be permitted to suffer in comparison with other streets of less prominence. F street, formerly a perfect slough, is now one of the finest streets in the city, and will compare fayorably with any street I have ever seen any where.”* Five thousand doliars are asked for to oon- struct a new draw to the Eastern Branch Bridge, near the Navy Yard, the upper, or Benning’s Bridge, requiring no outlay at pres- ent. he crowded condition of Providence Hospital is reterred to, and Congress urged to increase the number of rooms from forty to sixty. The following recommendations are made concerning the approaches to the Capitol :— “By the original plan of the city, Pennsylya- nia, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey ‘avenues intersect the Capitol square. All these avennes, except, Delaware, have been opened and improved on both sides of the Capitel; Delaware ayenne has been opened and par- tially improved northeast of the Capitol, but remains ——— and unimproved south west. North, South, and East Capitol streets com- mence at the Capitol, and ran each in the di- rection indicated by their names. East Capi- tol street is of the same width as the avenues, and it was doubtless expected, when the plan of the city was end goed that it would be one of the most prominent streets in the city, leading as it does from the main front of the Capitol. This street is regularly opened, but is in great need ro green “No: Capitol street and South Capitol street have neither of them ever been opened. The former, if opened, would give the most di- rect access from the Capitol to the public print- ing office. “The opening of those streets would add greatly tothe pleasant view from the north andsouth porticoes of the Capitol, and it is very desirable, not boyd for public conyeni- ence, but as a national feature, connected with the building occupied by the resentatives of a seat ponies that those and in- ten to be imposing thoroughfares should be opened. It will not be in the power of the Cor- poration of Washington to open and improve them for to come, if ever. Ifthey are to be ned at present, the United States mustdo in therefore most respectfully suggest whe- ther it will not meet the appro! of Con- fire to provide for the opening and grading of orth and South jitol streets, and erecting & culvert across the Tiber creek where it inter- sects the former, whenever it shall be certified by the Mayor of Washington to the Commis- siener of Public Buildings that the Corpora- tion of Washington have taken the proper steps to insure the paving of those as soon as they are led; and also to grade East Capitol street under the same proviso. No greater im- provement tou the streets of the city could be made than the one here suggested, and the expense to the United States would not be over $20,000. “In my last report I called the attentien of Congress to this act, in the following lan- guage: “<The 3d section of the act of Congress, ap- Ag ys May 6, 1864, (Statutes at Large, vol. (3, p. 68,) entitled ‘An act to amend «An act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Wash- ’ is in the following words: “Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in all cases in which the streets, avenues, or alle’ of the said a J pass thro e United just proportion of the expense incurred in im- roving such avenue, street or alley, which pe cald property bears tothe whole cost there- of, to be ascertained im the same manner as the same is apportioned among the individual pro- prietors of the property improved sec a ““Lhave already been called upon by city authorities and by your di lent to pay the Government improvements coming within purview of the section above quoted, but there being no money ap- B riated to meet such payments, I bad lecIne paying. “Ejlast year asked for an appropriation of five housand dollars to enable me to meet the demands which might be made upon me during he es under the provisions of law. “I bave been informed by the Mayor of ‘Washington that he has in progress improve- “ments in the streets of the city which pass by or through property of the United States, that will require at least one-hundred thousand dollars to be paid to him within the next year, under the above quoted Taw; and to out the provisions of the this place. Mr. connected with the ‘Gen! from | 9m once more urging upon Congress the the start, and his pHs | enn: a good | Tecessity of some improvement to that dea) of remark. from the western por- ——__—_—____ tion of the city to evy Yard Giesboro’, 7 Most of the gunboats built di theear- | and the Insane Asylum. Nothing has ever ly part of the rebellien—tbe i1-ineh been done to it the United States, and it is bpd The Ottama is so far gone that | in sucha as that it can hardiy be e ship builders cannot do an: ‘with her. phe d cent! hn An An officer says that he a of, eay ten pry and the debt of one of . says | economically expended on worst portions he punched a hole through one of their sides. et aren ‘would make it a yery good —<—<——— hope will think mwa-Dean Richmond bas been elected - |exercising their ity towards dent of the New eenttal nia avenue. Blatchford vice-president’ Teena, s08 . M. | to remember V: “The Circle, on Penasylvania avenue, where missioner ef Public roper condition until it is entirely re- paved: and, as 1 last year recommended either the Belgian or Nicholson wood pavement, and New Hampshire avenue intersects it, has been formed, handsomely inclosed with an irom fence, cenchag maa atan expense, and adorned by the plac in its center of a bronze, equer- trian statue of Washington, and unless proper measures are taken to tage itmighi as well hayé been ne in was before any improvement was made upon it, No money has been ap) up the improvements upon it watchman for taking care of it, and quence is that it is filled with horses, and with gangs of boys, who make all sorts of depredations within the enclosure. Scarce & month passes that I do not receive wee omen complaints from the aoe citizens residing in that borhood of desecra- tion of “the Circle.” «I have endeavored, by a2 such — v= thea meta, open, and by giving some o! doing dat; im that eK ca trol over it, to remedy the evils complained of, but have failed. Persons will open the gates fasten them open, boys will enter and make it their play-ground, and cattle and horses either go in of their own accord or are purposely turped in; and wha: should be a beautifally cultivated spot, and an ornament, is converted into almost a public nuisance. If Congress will make —— to put the place in complete , and allow the Com- Missioner & watchman to take care of it, it can be kept in proper order, and be always, what it was intended to be, a beauty aud an honor to the re 2 “Franklin Square has been greatly improved ‘within the tiwo years, but it cam never be made the beautiful square it should be until itis enclosed with an iron fence that cannot be torn down and carried away by evil-dis- posed persons, and also placed in watchman. “Many of the triangular reservations be- longing to the United States still remain open as places for the deposit of filth, instead of being made great ornaments to the city. Some years ago Congress made appropriations near}: every year to enclose one or more of them, ae were enclosed and beautified with trees and shrubbery, and present a beautiful feature e our expanded city. The last one enclosed vith an iron fence was, it is believed, that on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween 13th and Mth streets west, some ten or twelve years ago. It is much to be desired that Congress will again turn its attention to some of those still remaining open, and make the necessary appropriations to enclose and bean- tify them. rs “On the 30th of June, 1864, Congress passed a joint resolution ‘authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to reclaim and preserve certain property of the United States.” «That resolution was referred by your honor- able predecessor, Secretary Usher, to this office. The whole subject was thoronghly examined, and an elaborate report made by me to the Sec- retary, which he transmitted to Congress on the 7th of December last. and the same was printed, by order of the House of Representa- tives, as -Ex. Doc. No. 5, 38th Congress, 24 session.’ Nothing further has ever been done in relation to the subject; and the foundation of the market-house on Pennsylvania avenue, between 7th and 9th streets, commenced by the Corporation of Washington. apd the work stopped by order of the Secretary of the Inte- rior, in conformity with an order of Congress, remains, as it was left, an ‘eye-sore’ to every good citizen, which should be either removed or the building suffered to proceed. It is to be earnestly hoped, however, that some other Jocality may be found for a market-house, that the great street of the city may be relieved from what is now, as all must admit, a public nuisance. “At the last session of Congress an earnest application was made to that body, by persons owning property in the eastern part of the city, to cause the large and handsome reservations on East Capitol street, between ith and 13th streets east, to be enclosed and beautified, and called “Lincoln Square.” This would be a very great improvement to that portion of the eastern part of the city, where Uongres: has never yet bestowed any of its benefactions. and which it 1s fondly hoped will ere long Le re- membered.” Ten thousand dollars are asked for to defray the expenses of abating nuisances, and an ap- propriation asked for to erecta fence around the spring belonging to the government in the northern part of the District, and which sup- plies the reservoirs at the Capitol with water. Financial and Commercial. There are valid objections to the suggestion of the Comptroller of the Currency for the re- moval of his burean from Washington to New York. Several of the leading] journals, even some of those in New York, do not think well of the proposition. The practical advantage of such removal is not seen, nor is it considered at all conducive tothe proper it of such an office that it should be Placed any nearer than cheng, cpm to the temptations to street alliances and speculations which are to be presented to officials in that city. The New York stock market shows more buoyancy, and prices are generally higher. The opening of the new Ex and the holding of several sessions daily by the board, has stimulated business, and the present feeling favors 4 smart speculative ran. Goy- ernments are rather less active,but quite strong; Five-twenties of 1862 rose x: Ten- i and Seven-thirties, first series, &. Gold is more yeand firmer, The prevailing impression is that the price will return to 1460147 %, and a good deal of gold tas been bought upon that supposition. During the late Treasury sales the foreign banker bought largely at 144Ka ee re abd have sepowi ited Sapoarmaes in Sub-Treasury, so so muc - iyo the maricr % gold is virtual. ¢ following summ: shows the average scot the Baltimore mavwet during the past week: Coffee.—Transactions during the past week embrace 1,6) bags prime Rio, cargo of the bark May Queen, at 19% cents, gold, S00 bags do, ex Amelia Gehring, on private botn lots taken for Western markets, and some 500 bags, in lots, from second hands, at prices Tanging from If 4a2i cents, gold, forordinary to ericuy prime quality. Fiour.—Standard extra and su ne bavye been extremely dull during the t and ruled 25850 cents per barrel lower, latter grade, with which the market is well supphed, closing heavy. Baltimore shipping extras and high grades are held firmly at pre- vious rates. Rye fiour.—Prices are lower, first quality being offered at $6.25 per barrel. Buckwheat meal.—Market well cupgten, And dull at $¢.5vaG4.60 per 100 pounds bulk. Corn meal.—No sales reported. City Mills nominal at $4.50 per barrel. Grain.—The receipts of wheat at the Corn Exchange continue very small, and of indif- ferent quality—not a single sample of strietly ei being offered during the week. Prices ave been lar, but show a heavy decline in the lower grades. Corn has been co! forward freely, and prices, under a less aetive inquiry, have fayored buyers. Oats show no altradon, closi fina, with small ret Rye is scarce, but in very moderate de: ‘ Soal.—Cumberland is in light supply, and commands $7887.25 ton, by the free on board. Lyken’s Valley is steady at by the single ton, delivered; hard coal, $lla $11.50, and medium $12. Fish._No wharf sales reported. Two car- goes from Halifax arrived during the week, and are held above the views of buyers. Cotton—The market for this staple has been quite depressed, but clcses stronger under the improved advices from E: 5 Molasses.—Since our last weekly review 125 hhds. Porto Rico bave been taken at 65a85 ets. Stock light, but demand very moderate, and prices untsettled. Proyisions.—The unfayorable advices from the west during the past week have checked all disposition on the part of the trade here to eee and the market closes unsetiued. ha 50 per 100 ve brought from $12. 50a$i3. Tha nat atthe pane, within rine range Te. a have been made by the jobbers P 5 price. Roll is dull at 30035 cents, with receipts. Summer packed southern Ohio and we Reserve we quote at 27030 and Western Reserve packed at 32335 Bs ae f il ¥ ai se if : iF 5 atthe ine oe meeting ican ve som 150 Dols Goon and new S00 bole. ra 0 wba. small ern at ‘estern. vA to lay