Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1855, Page 3

NING STAR. 2 a eet LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. d tly in vain for it. plate glass frou the tied the magnificent tisen, Lamb, which gr else. Such a work of Avsrversany Mertine.—The third anni- yer-ary meeting of the Washington Ci Men's Since tonke otnieg ak ithsonian on ay =} In order to give the reports of the offi- cers we have been obliged ceedings to this late hour. The services were open th Rev. John Berg, of Baltimore; the retiring president, Z Richard: livered bis vaiedietory address. lowed by the reports of the librarian, treasu- rer, and corresponding secretary introduction of the president elect, 0. 0. t would be well to dig; ry of our fellow- smecbentvel shits al ual to any thing tmported—will mire po wi placed. itshould not be made the Sending off hundreds hi more sure to add to the and other senses than a les -: “Tuy tea eoa ont ungry. + isa rs of the fair sing the much admired @ rendition of whic! lady of Aud city « my cot down ie the |, who has bsen so suc t, will also sing several music. The announcement of bove names, with those of Messrs. Ball m, and the whole under the dire-- joseph H Daniel, will be suffi. ‘urch to overflowing. z to defer the pro hi¢al tact which 1 do well to bear they desire their visitors to retire all pleased with their visit. Tae Liex—“ His Rofnix Arar.”’—The From these reports we learn that the asso- sient to fill the ch ciation has, amoug other Sunday school iv a destitute which is attended by nearly pils; also, a weekly Bible class at their rooms, which is well the last year, 148 names have been addi the list of members, ma! During the past year, 433 books added to the library, making in all 1,473 ; there are also 853 unbound aod 224 pamphlets, m if G18 Heard Pro National Hotel has been corsid- htly too, not only par excellones it the centre of excitement in h ilt, narrow-streete i cit: night, although the Sabbath, witn in patience the elder Job, and“ri- 0 fan the merriest farce. may have seen about town a an, of about 45 yaars hair, what there is, a part of the city, [commonicaraD. LL —I hear with phion Quartette members of the popu- mpany, who have use of their beautiful ball The Amphions, ag vocalists, ; and the fact of their bei our own singers, should, in addition to the double attraction of a concert and ball, insure them a liberal attendence. as a band, when called upon, Tae Concerr Ann Bai pleasure, that a complimen ball is to be given to the Am Band of our city, by the lar Columbia Fire the Band the free for the occasion have no superiors: for young men attended. Dar: this close/y bu king in ail about 460. aa rather th of age, sandy whiskers, little reddish, a “leetie’ 8» ciroular, that hi alley. He carrii taining names @ total of 2.550 &c., now in the library. In the past year 2,935 names Lave been registered in the visitors’ books, showing an increase of 1,524 over the preceding year. The year amount to $305 52, made up of dues, do pations, &c The expenses for the same time $358 72—thus leaving the assoeiation in- debted to the treacurer for a smal! sum, which will soon be paid. A conferation has been formed by the asso- ciations of the United States and the Pror- inees. There are now 343 sseociati ‘out Christendom. (ew appropriate rema: President elect, the orator of th Rev. Jas. A. Duncan of this city. duced and delivered an addregs y self and the occasion. an s>stract Mr Duncan comp, the idea must ~ which preeed~.g ¢ could not keep a pig in an of sundry individuals per that is to ap Millenium, in the other a jamages from the Govern- prizonment for eager stal lozenges in Balt:- eved quite @ noto- tuitously, any ine voices have upon more than one decasion, coehing’ < eur octteena, for no t the ki jause audience. =. partners, and gi roof of your regard. ng this evening. i tweon now and long petition for d: ment for false im the life of a @i former batiness more, in which line he ach giving short weight and mixing gand 'p their composition e, tlemen, look the Amphicns a substantial and a bumper and _ sugar that made u He left Baltimore for Bal took up bis abode in Washin; nobody knows, although it is said that he at the ex; enze of the oit- \-y impudent, speaking Suruuiseton’s Stock oy VALENTINES, lace for next Valentine’s instant ) are certainly ave ever seen, and we our readers who wish to and embossed envrelo day, (Wednesday, 14th the most superb we hi would advise those of purchase Valentines to give friend Shilli Remember—(deon Build- ing, corner of 4} street and Pennsylvania boarded for 30 di izens. He is remark toall he don’t know, «.d borro: ters”’ from the unsusp: Last night, this disti: «vis opher” beld his levec ut the National. The quite recherche, and was a ton an early call’ enced by remarking that recede the act. bs the formation of ti *.stian Association evid. The founders caught the » and the Bible planted minds the impulse that little “ philos- Axoruer Gotpen Nigat.~ The former gol- eat master Macallister to excess, and many un- ets, another, on even a larger scale, will be given at Odd Fellows’ Hall on Tuesday evening, 13th instant. ), are to be presented rush, so all we can say is, purchase your tickets in time or you will again be shut out. Wartcn Ruturns.—W. C. Rigway, disorderly in market; fine and costs. Owen Brannan, drunk in the street; workhouse 30 days. Four lodgers were in last night and diemiesed this entertainment w: worthy the versatility of “ Truth’s”’ Scene First—Enter Bowl A Voice—(sotto vose)—* out of your hat.’’ Bowlegs—You are fibber for 4 gambler. Same voice—Why the animal g Here follows a number of gr by the bowlegged Phil-.soph ly, bo throws himself into a vacancy between two members of Con says to one: “Wo! that ot “usefulness. spits’. of Christianit: *D their hearts and ‘preceded this o: len soiree of the having been orowd ake that chicken | RUle.%© Procure tick ut the idew of the tion should be the idea of each member. therefore propose to you as a motto, both for the Association and its me: aceful gyrations mber individualiy-- er, when, sudien- yourself useful and you will sxe- and, in a low tone, you subscribe for my | Paper?” and to the other, “Lend me-a quar- er’’ Both gentlemen rise indign: the presence of the “red ‘cene Second— Individual approaches the “Truth,” smoke in his face, To be useful is to rightly answer the de- ds made on us by the jaws of God and our own social happiness. Usefulness does lace or rank, but is the duty |} life opens a field white unto the harvest. Look over the field of of all men been met? away’ Do hearts no long: r lead her victims sacrifice? Is there naught else to do but ppiness is still in jeop atdy, and society still needs men of honest, Senerous sentiments and useful labors. Though, in thie land, we are exempt from mapy evils common in other countries, there is still room for the most active beneficence Our very privileges and immunities Impose sibilities upon us. siasm apd daring of Awerican lise, there is a reat areua for uscfulness. Me: Wiedom are the only ove the conservatism necess: ide the ship of State in the true en without them the hurricane of ald hurry ber ou to the breake leave her a shipwreck. This is the age fur the Pracjical man; use i fal, honest labor, in any department, is at a ion and power are the gifts | nec labor bestows on its devotees. Every one! should aim to be useful in every day life; it can be done without the loss of auy of the | moments devoted to business cannot be a Howard; but in the workshoy not deperd on and blows cigar. whereupon he suddenly blazes forth the following liquid fire and brim stone—(right-hand einen by bent a “lee- mm angle of forty degrees: ous rascals—double-dyed, damnabie scoundrels—not one of you dare meet me outside of the District, at ten paces. I'll send you to h—Il.”” a chorus of Yankee doodle | Scene Third —The audience gather etill closer—matters are critical retreats to the wall, when sudd: the world falls on the “‘Truth’’. is beneath the “ im of practical | der the table. 8 capable of giving } jjor dog, erily; | crying © chan- | jong. 0c party : not orazy! have the wantz WATCHES.—Members of Congress and others iin want of a first rate timekeeper would do well to make # selection at once that their quality may be thoroughly teat. the city. M. W. GALT & BRO'S assort- ment was never so complete as at present, embracing every ) | description, all warranted, and at Prices certainly ss low as similar articles can be purchated for in any city in this M. W. GALT & BRO., Pa. avenue between 9th and Loth sts tle,” and toes at “Cowardly, mali No; human ha (Great sensation, and| 7 Asormms Paraiv WHITEHURST has.been bered that Mr. W. received from the two medals for his unrivalled daguer: Fillmore ané@ Cabinet, and Panti sides premtume at al! the fairs af many years pest. This speaks volumes {n favor of his galle- ries. your likenesses taken at Whiteburst’s Galle: ‘and-a-balf street, Pennsylvania avenue, The philosopher lenly a map of —his leg: bend Atlas weight,”’ and he rolls un- He was drawn forth by a ter- who was uged on by his tormentors rats! rats!” and thus shouted—‘How jitizens, am I to be tormented ? [A voice.—No, I’m d——d if you rs aud are] You are a disgrace to the m»ther that | bore you. The Africans are better behaved * At this moment+wo of tho black ants at the National caught him by the k and legs. and carried him threugh the ; Vestibule, out of the door, and put him on the He was followed by the * Beau,” who. clapping his hands, shouted, “Good, That's right—he don’t pay his initia Tho Philosopher arose from his! mother dirt, and shouted, “ Truth crushed to | earth wiil rise again,” and took his way down the Avenue accompanied by a hurricane of * Yankee Doodles.”’ ich he has exhibited for ary to our pros) READY MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEMEN AND Youths’ wear manufactured with taste and elegance by NOAH WALKER & CO., under Brown: ‘embrace the Palitot or Surtont Overco and neglagee; Talmas, black and bi Frock Coats of all fashionable colors, Cassimer, Business Velvet Veats, Silks, &c., black doeskin Cassimer, imer, and piatn Oaeetmer Pantaloons. nts, Vests, Overcoate, &c. ) Oversacks, #hi Cloth Dress Conte, urers they are enabled and will sell at remium; distine: Shirts of superier fi the very lowest pric $F Jon SuiLinaToN receives all th papers as fast as published. He is the other Magazines, and our r large and goot eseortment of Blank Books and Stationery bis Bookstore, Odeon Buildiug, cor Pa. avenue and 434 st ew Books and News for Harper's andall will alwaye find » every man, whether | tjon fe , cownting-room, or office, can © public good without inter- fering at all with his daily avocatione. aman in steady, honest employ, is not an inert materiai, but an active, positive force. very existence of honest: On the 10th instaat, Mrs. N. about seventy-seven years, relict of t :Y HINES, aged ‘y, integrity, and in- On the 10th inst., CHARLES WENDALL, iiifant son of Eliza and the late Charies Kirby. Al her residence in Baltimore, on the 9th instant, after a protrated illness, Mrs. MARTHA M. DAVIS, congort of Charles W. Davis, and daughter «f the late Jesse Ewell, Esq., of Prince William county, Taz Poor—Bawars or Iurosrtiox —There is mere real s:ffering in our community at this time than has been known for many years every kind of business, wheth urselves | benevolent to alleviate the mise: ad many a generous heart h | by giving of their abundance distribution of the neceesarie: who are in want. ry of the poor, jas been opened and ordering the Ss Of life to those But in so doing we desire | to caution the almoners of these charities how fts entrusted tothem We t task, and that unless the greatest caution is exercised, they will be im- posed upon by the pitiful tales of arrant im- postors. Already a cee of ‘hie class has come to our knowledge, and we give it publicity, by way of warping to others how charities without meking the st about the person so soliciting Very interesting little girl, between the aga of eight and nine, called upon one of our citi zers, well known for his benevolence, asked his aid in the way of some wood, stat that her mother was in great distress asking her several questio she gave ready replies, the gentleman was so well pléase i with the apparent trnth of her nts that he took her address and at once ordered the wool to her mother’s resi- Prior te her leavin; gentleman, who was present during this inter view, to take her to a grocery store, where some generous person had lefi orders to dis- nge @ certain amount of tea, coffee, sugar, , to all who were indigent and needed them. On his way thither with the young girl, his own feelings were worked upon b: the pitiful covering to her feet, an took her into a shoe-store, and purchased a pair of shoes for her. On reachin, store, endorsed as she was by t who brought her there, and the recommenda- tion of the donor of the wood, both of whom were known to the store keeper, the several articles were at once furnished her, with afew additional ones, as a present for himself. Now The first person applied to for aid, desirous of ascertaining the actual con- dition of this case, requested a friend to go and make some additional inves: ingly, he started upon vious to calling upen the he called upon some of the neighbors to make some inquiries respecting her, when he was lenty of means; that the to be the mother of this girl, wae her sister; that she had $500 loaned out to 8 person in this city, for which she do- rived regular interest, and that she bad fands in the bank. After this, the gentleman's deputy made a cali at the house, which was avswered by a young lady, drossed in elegant id watch and chain encircling which, on inquiri be found to be a sister of the me! house was neatly furnished, and-on lool into the yard, he observed a good supply of wood hus, it will be seen, how necessaryit is to exercise the utmost vigilance; for the gen- tlemen here spoken of are men of great pru denee, and yet they were deceived. if the house is half built, yous Bo matter if the cars do run off, hurry, and so is the news that everyb aburry to read. The printer re tiedly written letter in a b it wrong in a hurry, and hi with it to the office, hurry sent in the wrong direction. Our men hurry through their education, ( inte business, anu in their hu: ight of truth, forget duty and A thoughtful man, though the progress of the age, cannot is injurious to teresta of eociety He spoke of the growing di:position to com- st every department, and mey should be guarded and He did not think with some, that it f individual independence ; be made the most resistless triumph of truth, In this ¢ formed, and moral and intel- lectual strength concentrafed Here can piety, energy, and resvlution of eharacter be felt in ROM PARIS —Oeuvres completes de Vol- taire, 75 vole, octavo, in fine binding, $55 o De Thofi; Histoire Universelle, 11 volumes, quarto, urry, apd so prints ‘urries the newaboy whero it is in the they dispense the ; know it is a diffe ~~ oeuvres compleies. 4 vols, octavo, bound, dc D’Alembert, 5 vols, octavo, bound 33 3 Octivres completes, 16 vols, octavo, fine Lp a : fortune, lose si, they oy a Historique, 13 vols, octavo, heIf bound rictest inquiry | Duval ; oeuvres completes, 9 vols, octavo delighted with that this hast many valuable in Memoires du Duc de Rovigo, 8 vels, octavo, half ires Soria Pologne, 4 vols, octavo, be effort in almo: thought the tende: Histoire des Variztions des Eglisee Prot 4 vols, octavo, half morocco §4 hystonomie, 10 vols, full eal!, numerous Savors of a want o! peealt of whioh but that it might ju Pariemeni Francais, 8 folio, vols, halt Reimpression de Ancien Moniteur. 1789 to 1799, 32 vols, tulio, in fine And many others at the he requested a porte«| sirect from Paris, by ine range of prices, im- FRANCK TAYLOR. SPLENDID RAFFLE. JILL te Raffled for as goon as the requisite number of Chances lave lowing splend.d and costly articfes, viz: Ist Prize. One splendid gold Payer Wei containing an Automaton Singing and 8day Chronomcter, most besutifully decorated and adorned with ¢ e@ must be sternly true unreliable man is a burden few like to have attached to their e: be diligent; we must not waste time, talent, Ttunity ; all have the means to usefulness; instruction is ge walls, but can be gath- ees; it is not needful to use Sevius, nor is it a proof are not; though not talents, you may still mite into the treasur, Genius may fascinate, but fasci Great talent must be ap- plied to a good purpose, or it will advance wrong; it cannot be inactive. Talent occu- pies its right position and its highest elevation when idevtified with the best interests of man. great talent involves a msibility. The parable of the ten reversed; he who has ten tal- misapplies or covers them than en taken, the fol Bot cor fined to colle; ered from all sou Gold Watch, richly set with Diamonds and Painting en Enamel... 3d Prize. One Lady’s Gold Watch, richly sct with Diamonds, and Painting on Evainel.. One Gents Full Je<eled Patent itor) gold Hunting 2d Prize. One Lady’ 18 Bot usefulness. tion. Accord-| poral value......... But the possession of There will be Two Hundred Chances, 2 dress given him, The raffle will take place at Hilbus & Hitz’ Mu sic Depot, Star Buildings, corner Pa. avenue and vet, where Tickets can be re on exhibition. Persons desirous of possessing some of the most superb _rticles of workmanship ever exhibited, have now an opportunity offered them of obtaining such ai an extremely low price. Call and examine for yourselves at the Music De pot of HILBUS & HITZ, Star Buildings, between the hours of 9 o’clock a. m. and 6 p. m. enis more often he who bas but When 1 say, « be useful and you will suc- ceed,’ I do not say that onl Teach the flattering places but Ide say, that none but Tesch an enviable fame He is not successful who merely heaps up treasure. If the sordid Passion for wealth be the germ, the tree will be evil, and the fruit of a long life’s toil will be as bitter as the applee of the Dead segs many meanings as men have Some bave one meaning. told that they hai procured and the the usefal will transient honor, the useful will SILVER PLATED WARE. f MPLETE Coffee Sets, Castors, Cake and Fruit Baskets, Waiters on white metal, Table, Des and Forks, double and triple plated on Albata, the best substitute for silver, war ranted and .old by . MKEN : 330 Pa- avenue, between 9th and 10ta rts. Success has as objects of pursuit aud others bave s different one prefer is not so much the attain- ment of that which is desired as that which t to be. it is to secure our own happiness that of our fellows as far aswecan. This prevent prosperity tvancement ; useful must finally sert, and Tea Spoons — ee PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. EW and se00 @ band PIANOS, of my own end severe! other factories, are alw: be had at my Fiano Wareroom, on Bley enth st., between Pa. vera and FE st. @ld Pianos taken in exchange. Tuning alvo attended to. P. ©. BE'CHENBACH- P. 8.—A few very low priced second-hand rom $25 for sale. CUMBERLAND COAL. delivered to any part of the the eubscribers, D Observator: H.N. & JW. EAS! CONSEQUENUES, An Axxiz-Let.—A new article has just made its appearanse in this city. We cannot say for certain ‘hat this is a proper term, for being unsophisticated in every thing apper- to ladies’ dresses, we shall be excused ave not given on article of dress Satarday last its proper name. d; stroets were muddy « "Fis ade ve kit for the ies, who fre- hpostinn led to a Bary fine resses to avoid soiling them Having occa- sion to make one of the crossings on the Ave- encountered avery ix ar that they will not be ap- f the mine contains gold, some asses are sweeping value to escape notice died, having gained but examine their idios they bad but little Men of taleut have litle honor; but ifwe yDeracies, we will fiad that 'y with the real in- ‘al, and you will euc- { this statement, he com. ‘ 2 Shore, afterwards Lord with that of “ge brilliamt Richard the illustration of his sub it UMP and fine COAL 4 District low for cash. e or at the lomber yard and 26th streets, near feb 6—eo3t : Y¥ COURTSHIP & IT3 by Wikoff. Price g1.25, m a New Light and its Grand Results, by a itizen of Georgetown. Price cls. Buenos Ayres, a new drama in five acta, by 4 Citizen of Jeorgetown. Price 12% Cte. The Scout, by WW. Giauore Simms; $1.25 Ida May; 31.25 we made room for her to » Dy bow, our eyes iby beautiful oulbrotdeved edged with lace, that she wore, were fastened with a gold clasp. chased, similar to those wore on the arm. erto the American Isdies ave been indebted to the French for their modes; ard it therefore affords us much pleasure to con- to our many lady readers in Paris 90 use- and ornamental a fashion asthe Ankle-Let, as a production from W: city. neluded by addressing the the cour.e thua far, and urged them to still further endeavor. Tex Far or rar Macnamace” Institute jaturday evening last, the most part bang The arrangement of 3 taste, the only Ure striking the eye in th: Was crowded on 5S: Ys Ni y Pobnth company for the bone te lew Montily Febraary 8 . LUSDY, by malappropos fea NO. 198 Bridge street, Georgetown. . “. i .- oi i bs A “ Vy ! Auction fales By J.C. MeGUIRE, Adctionest. AND FOR SALE —I will eell at sale, at Mr. Thomas Gritie. Store, in "edie wee the 10th day of Maech we | , ONE tri hundred acres of land, more or less, iC) and a portion in grain, ‘the ileus rae ‘This fot adjoins the lands of Thomas Grimes, Dr. P H. Heiskell, and Dr. Gunton, highly estimable neigh bors. There is a portion of meadow land very desi rable, finely wntered—the distanes: from Alexandria is about three mile, and from W: six or seyen. There are good situations for The sale to commence at 12 s*clock. Mr. G-inies show the lot. tr We WILLIA Prince George County, Maryland. feb aa edie {The Weekly Suv, Balt., will copy ance a week until 1008 March, and forward he eoby each week to Mcunt Weiby Post Office, Prince George county, Md., and fo-ward the account to the subscriber] ing. SON. | “Terme? One thirdcash; the residue in six and twelve months, tith interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises, 7 NICHOLAS CALLAN, Tretstee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, feb 12—eokds * Auetioneer. RRENT—A BRICK HOUSE,CONTAINING| M+ 8+ WRIGHT, Amctioncer. eight rooms, on Sixth, between G and H stre*is. ONTINUATION AND CLOSING OUT SALE The hous is in good order, having been recently re- “po vu particulare phe we, I the premises. i i pdt onbloue DWELLING FOR RENT.— The large aud commadious dwelling at the corner of Ith street ant Pa. avenue, containing 17 large rooms, with a fine kitchen in the bisement, a cellar and back yard, the who'e bring in fine ‘epair, is now dor rent. Its excellent loca tion and fine accommodations make it one of the most desirable places for a large bearding house or dw ‘Hing in Washington. or te yy at th Star office. - ik eels a FF" RENT OR EXCHANGE—Por Georgetown or City Property, a small and well cultivated Farm in Fairfax county, Va. Enquire of J. ORME, corner of Rridge and Congrats sts., No. 87. feb 6—tf : OR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS— A two-sto y frame House, with back building, containing xix rooms, on 1334 street, between B and € streets south. Apply to C. A. DOUGHERTY, next door. A three-story Frame, with basement, on N. York avenue, between 4th and 5th sts. west. A three--tory Frame, with bick building, on I st. north, between 4th and 5th sts. west. Apply for the two last mentioned to JAMES W BARKER, on H street north, between 12th and 13th sts. west, Also a two-story Frame. with back building, on Montgomery street, Georgetown. DICKSON & KING, feb 7—eof George own. a i liad TORAGE.—Those having Furniture, Dry Goods Groceries, &c., to be stored, will find ample ac commodations in the large, airy, flag stone paved and Dry Basements under the Star office. corner Pa avenue and Eleventhst. Apply at the Star office. jan 31—tf ————_——_————EE———— Fa RENT—FOR ONE YEAR OR A TERM of y ars, the well situated, commodious, well- finished, and convenient dwelling House, over the Music Store of Hilbus & Hitz. at the corner of Pa. avenue and llth street. [t contaies seventecn ot D y Goods, without reserve —On WEDNES- DAY morning next, the 14th instant, at 10 o'cl’k, we shail resume the sate of Dty Goods, at the store of M. L. Wilhams, No 1%0 Bridge street, George- Asa very large portou of this choice stock is yet unsold, and mast be closed ont without reserve. We name a |: assortment of Super Drees Goods in Satin, Silke, French M-rivo Gingham, Delaiues, Lawnea, and Celicoes — Goods, a large assortment of Hosiery and aloves ubroidertes, Rich Satin and ther Vestings Silk and Lmen Hdkfs . Pantaloon Puff, Shawls Fiannels, Ticxings, Uncle za: meats Umbrellas, Parasvlets, Carpetings Matting , Oilcloths, and a variety of goods suited for spring wear Trimmings and Fancy Goods. sa € will be continued uml the wholestock is out orms as it former vale. M. L WILLIAMS. - EDWARD 8. WRIGHT, feb 12—3t Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRB, Auctioneer. ‘4@*RUSTEB’S SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE and Lo:.—Ry virtue of a deed of *rurt from Wim F. Aus‘in and wife, bearing date on the 6th day of January, 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A. 8., No 70, folios 396, 337, 338, 339, and 340, the subscriber will se 1, at public sale, on MONDAY, the Sth day of March, 1855, at 4 4 o’elock, p. m., on the prem ses, bn First street east, between N and O streets south, part of Lot 5, in square & uth of .quare 741, fronting 69 feet 11 inches on said Fir-t street, by 75 feet deep, on a 60 feet alley, together with the builr’- ings and improveme. ts, which consist of a well and substantially builwtwo-story trame dwelling-house. :. terms of sale will be: One half cash, and the hatance in equa! payments at six and twelve months for notes bearing interest from day of sele, secured ty deed in trust upon the property. {f the terms of sale are not complied with in six days «fier the sale the property will be resol’, at the risk and expen e of the purchaser, upon one weck & notice. All conveyancing at expense of purchaser. rooms Without the basement, in which the kitchen CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. issitaated. This is a rare chance for a private (am- JAS. C. MeGUIRE, ily wishing a large house on Pa. avenue, or fora per- feb l0O—ro&ds Auctioneer. 80n desiring the best location in Washington for a large and well kept boarding house. Pocsession "1 given immediately. Apply at this office. SILVER W ARE. jan 12—4f VERY pretty assortwent of Silver Coffce Sets, Pitchers, Goblets, Cup , Creams, and all kinds of Spcons and Forks, and a variety of Fancy Silver ware, suitable for pre-ents, viz: Soup and Oyswr Ladies, Crumb Scrapers, fish, pie and cak Cream and Sugar Spoons, etc., is offered at low pat ces, and warranted sterling. OMES FOR ALL.—Beautifuliy and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 130 fect deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought at the exceeding low price of §75, payable 33 per month Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Ould Fellows’ Hall. H. SEMKEN, jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. = — 330 Pa. avenue, bet. 9h and 10th ss. Wants. THE LATE MR. MEAUE'S PICTURES. ‘pO BE RAFFLED FOR LY 200 CHANCES AT $25 EACH. N ERRAND BOY —THE SUBSCRIBER wigh- esto hire a small colored errand Boy, at 488 Seventh street. P. J. STEER. feb 12—3: JANTED—A SEAMSTRES&S WISHES A Situation in a private genteel family, who can produce sufiicient reference. For the same please addrevs ty the Star office. This person is alco ing Alms to the Poor.” a copy 'y t hie pupils and touched by that great artist—eaid to be eqval to the Origival, cost $4,000. PRIZE 2. “ The adoration of the Wise Men of the Last,” a genu ne Murillo; cost $3,000. accustomed to superintend the affairs of such a fam- Prize 3. ily. feb 12 “ Head of our Saviour,” by Corregzio; cost £1,000 = eS Prize 4. ANTED—$2,500 on good tangible Address, with name, terms, & wh re the party can be seen at once, to “Marion, Washinston city P. O. feb 12a" “« Herd of the Blessed Virgin,” by Carregsio; cost $1,000. Mr. S.A. MATLACK is authorized to recei subscriptions in this city, of whom tickets may ve obiained, ur of Mrsers. TAYLOR & MAURY. All moneyrecerved on account of the Raffle will ANTED—A GOOD CHAMBERMAID. Ap- ply at No. 139 F street west. be deposited in Bank until the drawing takes place, pen which will be duly announced. = i Geta: GOOD BREA! BAKER. AP From the National Intelligencer. ply to Cc. W. DAVENNER. Articles similar to the annexed we have observed feb9 in several distynt papers, contained in their Wash- ington correspondence. We are glad to see thata member of the family is willing to dispose of a part of the rare collection of the I -te Richard W. Meade, who, during his long residen -e in Spain, had oppor- tunitics, which his opulene~ enabled him toindulge, for selecting many of the finest paintings in Spain— that treasure-house of pictorial riches. The dis. turbed state of the country at the ume, moreover, made it favorable for obtaining many gems of art which would otherwise never have been purchara- ble. OAH DEN G—A lady having taken the hand- some Dwelling, No. 3 Union Row, on F street, between 6th and 7th, can offer fine large rooms for families, either furitished or unturnished. Als rooms for gentlemen much larger than are ge appropriated to single persons. Table boarders and permanent or transient per- sons will be accommodated on the most reasonable terms. jan 299—2w* From the Boston Chronicle. tu : oF ART.—Several chef d’uevres , and other rt st rs, Which the late R. WD of connoisseurs daring the past ‘apitel. They are to ofa dau. hter of Mr M ew York, afler on op; ortunity has been given to the pubfic for an ¢ ation. feb 6 af UTCHISON & MUNKO have jnst re H bi-antiful assortment of choice VALENT which they will close out at vergreasonab! Also, constantly o> hand, an asso.tment of Paper, Visitii topes, &c., at their new Harper & Co.'s, No. we, between Nin'h and ‘Tenth ate M. A. TYSON & SIBTBRS’ UUTCHINSON & MUNRO. | SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIFS, unc sa) On F, beticcen 12th und 13th streets, Washing’on. SUPERIOR PLATED GOODS. _ ‘TMHE subscriber weuld invite espec-al attention to his extensive riment of superior quality Plated Goode, consisting of — Tea Sets, Waiters, Butter Coolers Satad Stands, Castors, Cake Basket= Forks, Spoons, Ladies, Salt Stands Goblete, Tea Kettles and Coffee Urns. “All of which are warranted to be of the best qual- ity, and at greatly eee ee . W. BOTELER, House Farnishing Store, “ 318, Tron Hall, and 345 D street. 1 {SHE second term of this institution commences i on Wednesday, the 7th of the present month, and will expire on the Ist day of July nexi. Cireuls! be in the eity ¢ ROTICE OF C3P4 RINERSHIP. WASHINGTON HALL RE*TAUBANT, Corner Ponnsylrania avenue and 6th st.. south side PETEK M. DUBANT, * leave to say to his iends and former custom- rs that he has disposed of, his entire interest in hix late extablishrent, under the St. Charles Hotel, an inform them tint be will hereafter be found a: the above-named Re-- tauramt,, which will be conducted wader the joist management of RENTER & DUBANT. The firm beg to assure their friendseand the pub- lic generally that no exertions will be spared by NEWS FOR THE MILLION. ESSRS. RYDER & PLANT have taken the ¥y old and well known confectionery establish- meat, No. # Bev tows? Hall, where the th street, opposite Odd Fel- will be most happy to receive their fiends aud the public generally. them to deserve a continuance of the favor and pa- We keep consa tly on hand a choice selec. tronage they have heretofore received, and that tion of kinds of CONFECTIONERY. thrir estaLlishment, for order. cleantiness, and at Also, dealers in foreign ani domestic FRUITS, of | tention to the wants of C-eir visitors, shall be upear- all kinds. We hope by a strict attention to business to win th approbation of cur friends, and merit a liberal share of patronage gery ' N. B. Balls, Parttes, and Families supplied on the Most reasonable and satisfactory terme, at the short- passed in this or any other city. Their Larder wii always be supplied with the most choice Viands, luxuries, and icacies that the market can afford ; and their Bar well stocked with beverages o: the most favorite kinds and best qualities, together with a choice lot of Cigars of su est notice. RYDER & PLANT. | porior brands. ae PREM Me DUBANT. pie a jan 31—en6e PEr DISSOLUTION. meee HE partnership of Barron & Orme is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the concern must be = H. Barron, he being au thorised to close the business of the firm. LAW PARTNERSHIP. UPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. ROBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS JANIN have formed a c partnership under the name vt HENRY BARRON, | «Watker and Janin,” for the argument of cases in February 3, 1855. THOS. ORME, the Supreme Court of the United States, at Warh ington city, where both will attend throughout the future sessions of that court. i They may be addressed at Washington, N. York, or New Orleans. jan 19—eo3m* GREAT BARGAINS. ISHING to reduce my stack ef Boots and W Shoes in order to make room for spring sup- 's, I shall commence this day to sell off my heavy prices. The undersigned would respectfully request ali those indebted to the concern to come forward and settle their bills by the 6th of March, as it is Very important to him to have the business clused by that time. All accounts left over at that time, will be put into the hands of an officer for collection. Al! ac counts due by the concern will please be presented for payment as soon as possible, as | am ready at any time to meet the same. HENRY BARRON. P. S.—The undersigned would respectfully say to all the customers of the late firm, and the public — thet there will always be kept a stock of Ledroml gegetecseg y = old stand, Soot Street, and cits a feof public je jieving it to je at greatly reduced All im want of a superior quality of Shoes at very low prices, can find them at DP. R. Wall's Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Store, No. 34 Market Spre*, he- tween 7th and 8th streets. D. R. WALL. feb l—eo2w WATCHES! WATCHES! F YOU wich a warranted Umekeeper, at a reasonable price, you are invited to call and examine my selected stock’ of fine Eaglish and Geneva Watches for ladies and H. SEMKEN, ts. = No. 330 Pa, av., between 9h avd 10th sts. jan 18—eotMar4 MUTOAL EI‘E INSURANCE OOMPARY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, b- best for both buyer ined to make the terms cash, or on short time to punctual customers. THOS. ORME, Agent. feb 5— . BOOTS, SHOES AND GAITERS. JAMES ANDERQON, Cutter and Fitter. T J. FORK EST, 262 Pa. avenue, © between 12th and 13th streets, keeps coystant ly on hand @ very fine assostment and Gent’s Boots, Shoes and Gaiters of ba i own make, of the best material and work- manship. ( ee CANT ee ERK CO B29 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md., Offer to buyers, previous to taking their annual ac- count of stock, a stock of ed Beek WATCHES: TEWELRY, SILVER: Yeses, eng aho Albata , Bronzes, | street and Was Canal, cepies of the ‘T PRI-| charter and by-laws be ured. CES "TO SUIT THE TIMES, WITHOUT BE. ULYSSES WARD, President. GARD TO Cost. jan 31-1 Me —Thomas Bis jeses Ward, Dr F. Howard, J. C. MeKelien’ Jonge ‘Van Riswick, P. W. Browning and M.G. Emery. ——————— STARS FOR SALE AND RENT. Pan corte HE subscriber has al asort T orga opp tA Me je sale at than can be purchased in the District of Columbia, __TELEGRAPHIC. Rxpressly for ine Daily Evening Star. ee Marine Disasters. Parcapairmta, Feb. 12 —A letter from Lewes, Del., of Saiurdy, reports that the British bark Blythwood, hence for St. Domin- g°, was ashore at West Flats, below Hawk's Nest Only her misseamast wasstanding, and she was inclosed in heavy ice. The sebooner ashore at the piteh of Cape Henlopen is reported to be the Selah (or Se- Jax) from Savaonah for Beston. All commanie «ation with ber is impracticable. The steam tug Ameriéa failed in her attempt to board her. The beavy ice of Fridey caused most of the verrels in the roadstead to drag their anchors. Besignation and Lary of a Railroad Batrimone, Feb. 12.—The Directors of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad beld a meeting this morning, whea the resignation of James Cooper, the late President, was accepie? Ex- Governor Bigier will probably be his successor. The election ts now progressing. wi Arrival from Japea. New Yor, Feb. 12 —The store ship Sep- ply, A. Siuciair, Commander, arrived to-day from Samodi, Japan. The officers and srew are reported all well. Baltimore Markets. _ Battiwore, Feb 12 —The condition of the harbor bas caused a total surpension of all In conssquence, we have Be receipts or sales to report The quotations are ncminally the same as on Satarday. How- ard street flour is held at $8.50. Rew York Markets. Naw Yorx, Feb 12 —Cotton is unchanged with a limited businece. Flour—the market is unsettled—Sales of 6500 bbls. ; good Ohio at $8 &74.$9.18], Southern is unchanged with moderate demand. Wheat is upward and firm; Séuthern white $2.20. Corn—sales of 17,000 bush. Western mixed Pork is dall and downward; old mess $13. Beef is unchanged with a moderate de- mend. Lard is dewnward business in grain and dell. Whisky ¥Fxtensive Robbery. Toxepo, Obio, Feb 9 —Williams alias Mar- rison was arrested fo-day, charged with hav- ing robbed the Mi car of a trunk contsinin; drafts, belonging to S Another Cuba Expedition. ~New Onveans, Feb 9—A ; er Cuba expedition i: said to bave left th other Southern ports, and that more will soon The total enlistment is said to amount to three thousand fire hundred men. Murder of a Toll Gate Keeper. Opexssune, Feb. 10 —Mr. Whitson, keep- er of the toll gate near Antwerp, ed _—o— in his own bouse $4,000 worth of . Clark, of New York. Politics in Connecticut. New Haven, Feb 10 —The Kuow N. ‘én for the powination of Sisto cthects is to be beld at Hartford on the 224. Hon Samuel Ingham, the jem »ratic can- didate for Governcr last year, declines a re- Passage of the Prohibitery Liquor Law. Cuicaco, Feb 10 —The prohibito: law bill wag returned by House of Assembly with amendments. The amecdmen's were concurred in, aad the bill fina ly psesed by a vote of ayes, 51; nays, 17. Reselutious were passed instructing Senators in Congress from this State to oppose States being formed in the Territories of and Nebraska. Death of 2 Printer---* ditor Assaulted. Bostox, Feb 10.—Mr Henry printer in this State, and father tors of the Boston Journal, of this city, S. K. Heat, publisher of the Daily Ti was assaulted aud badly beater in Ho’ street last night, by David Vanderbeok, door- keeper at the circus here. been issued for his arrest the Senate ce G JUST PUBLISHED: A NEW DISCOVERY IN M * Treatment, with- “FEW words on the Rat ont Medici ¢, of Sper or Local Weakness, Nervous Debili- rite, Laseiude, Weak- sx of the Limbs and Back, Indispo- ition and Incapacity for Smdy and’ ves Of Apprehension, Loss of Memory, ” ety, Love of Solitude, ‘Tunidity, it Distrust, Diazeness, Head Ache, Involuntary Pain in the Side, Affection of th- Eyes, on Ure Paee, Sexual and other infirmities FROM THE FRENCH OF DR. B. DE LANEY. ‘unpOtant tact that these alarming complaints may easily be removed without Medicine is,m ths email tract, clearly demonstrated; and the entirely succese(ul treatment, as y explained, by means of which ev- ery One is euabled to cure himself pertecdy, and at the least possible cost, avoiding thereby ali the ad- vertised nostrumts of the day. Sent to aay address, gratis, and post free ina sealed envelope, by remitting (post paid) two post- age stamps to Dr. B. DELANEY, No. 17 street, New York. set nt Pb. = ok GE Mott Bodell's Line Gi NEW YORK, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON CITY, 4ND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PACKETS. Hi® LINE OF PACKETS SAILS WEEKLY from pier 14 East River, New York, and aftener if necessary, and are composed of the fullowing firet- sew schr. A. V. Bedell, New schr. Mott Bedell, a. V. Sehr. dna D., Wm. Oliver, master. Sch. Volant, L. A. Smith, master. Schr. Commander-in. ‘These. vessels are all fast eailers, and the masters men of experience m the trade, ana the only regu Jar line of Washington MOTT — ue 8. 5. MASTERS & SON@, THOMAS ouar, , Wogtam, master. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERE. Clocks from $1 50 to @! poke x all of goods of same qu Those a Call noe fe for yourselves,