Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1855, Page 3

EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. CELEBRATION of TeE Twantr-SscoxD 1x ALEXANDRIA —The services of the day were commenced by an address by Mr Edgar Snow- den. He discussed the true pri “* @Onstitution as Wash: understood them. - He enumerated these in their order as con. servative, showing that agcording to the terms of organic law he was favorable to the rights of the States and the Union of the States. He then dwelt on the policy of Washington's administration, which, he Gontended, was one of peace, public justice, non-intervention in the affairs of other nations, scrupulous re. gard to the limitations of power, full exercise of the powers given, and care in the selection of the public officers. He concluded by ap- Fealize to eee ear sustain true i Beiples iD, liey. Then G. WP Custis, on telog ealied pe made s few appropriate remarks, after which the meeting formed itself itself into a Pproces- sion, with musi¢, at its head, and marched to the Mansion House. Here thi jispersed, Mount Vernon pds hy mine gave a fine dinner, but the major ity—includ- ing us—went into the Mansion House to par take of the grand dinner given by our friend Newton. We say crand ner, and to justify the language, annex the BILL OF FARE. Soups.—Cheese, Oyster. Fish.—Fresh Cod, boiled, oyster sauce; Baked Boiled.— Leg Mutton, c ipereauce; sharp sauce; Turkey, Cold Dishes.—Swufied Mogs Head, on a pedestal. ancient style; Mayonaise of Oysters, in a form of jelly, ornamented; Monument of Bored Turkey, ornamented; Fillet of Chickens, Russian style ; Chicken Salad, ornamented; Pressed Corned Beet, Bordeaux jelly; Boned Turkey, in form of jelly; Hams, decorated. Entrees — Fillet of Beef, larded with mushroons; Cotsiette de Mutton, en papeliotte; Turkey Wings Stat la Jardaniere; Veal Sweetbreads, tomato eal Veal Fricandeau, with spinach; Croquettes of Chickens; Bo ved Ducks, with olives; Small Pat tie, wich fillet of chicken; Oysters, exc: loped in the shell; Robbins. en crustarde; ‘Terrapins Stewed; Baimi of Wild Ducks. Roast. —Berf; Domestic Ducks, with olives; Tur- key; Chicken; Pig, Saddle of Mutton, currant jelly sauce. Game.—Pheasants, Canvass Back Ducks, Red Head Ducks, Partridges. Vegetables.—Boiled Potatoes, Mashed do., Roast do., Stewed Tomatous, Oyster Plant, Hominy, Cab- bage, Parscips, Turnips, Spinach, Beets, Uclery, Lettuce. Pastry —Red Currant Tarte, Beef Tongues. oyster sauce; Ham. Ripe Cherry Pies, Peach Tarts, Quince Putis, Mince Pies, Plum Tarts, Lemon Pudding, Sweetmeat Puffs, Plum Pudding. Dessert. - Charlotte Russe, flavored with maras- chino; Macedoine of Fruit, flavored with cham- e; Swiss Meringurs, Vanilla ice Cream, Ma- deira Jelly, Orange Ice, Chri talized Oranges, Al- mond Croquetts, Rum Jelly, Macaroons, Iced Puffs Fruit.—Apples, Raisins, Vigs, Oranges, Walnuts, Filberis, Almonds. Coffee. $ After about one hundred had crowded around the table, Mr. Wise, the Chairman, called on the Rev. Mr. Danforth, who said @tace, and then the zcmpany fell to with a gusto. As usual, during the three first courses, ® restraint seemed to hang over the festive board. One ssid, when asked = he looked #0 grave, and was so silent : “Sir, Icame here not to talk, but to eat!’ But asthe hearty dishes were removed, the weight seemed taken from the spiriis of the assemblage. Pop went the champagne corks, always hitting some- body. at was taking wine with some- body, and the business of the well trained waiters seemed to be to fiy around from Mr. Smith to Mr. Brown, with Mr. Smith’s compti- ments to Mr. Brown, and would he take a glass of wine with him. But as the bottles wero emptied, the directions to the waiter Were not so explicit as might be, when one Would wish to drink to his friend. [It would be—‘‘John, do you see the man with green specson?” “Yes,sah!’’ “And the tenth man from him with thecoaton?” “Yes, sah, Isees him.” Well, John, that’s my friend Snooks—fill his glass. bring me back the bottle.” John sa: 8, sab '’’ flies off at a tangent, and fills the first glass he can find, returns. Smith thinksit d—noed strange Spooks don’t bow to him, and sends the waiter to ask the little man with the red wig what be means by bobbing so much at him—he has not the honor of his acquaintance. But, now, the Chairman says: ‘Gentlemen, fill your glasses!” and he reads the REGULAR TOASsTs. 1. The Day.—May each recurrence find us more devoted to the principles of him whose birth we celebrate. 2. The Memory of Washington.—The glory and bulwark of his country. (Drank stand. ing ) 5 Our Country.—Jealous of her own rights and honor, may she always be just to those of other nations 4. The Union —Its perpetuity will be best secured by a — observance of the rights of its members. (Three cheers ) 5. The President of the United States — (Drank standing—three cheers and a tiger.) 6 The Judiciary of the United Statos. 7. The Congress of the United States 5. The People, the true source of power — Let them always appreciate the unestimable advantages for which they are chiefly indebted to the agency cf Washington, and it will be well with them. 9 Vag Ger first and best love is hers. (Three cheers and drank standing.) ? Hon. Wm. C. Rives was now loudly called for. MR. RIVES'’S SPBECH. In answer to the repeated calls he said, that he was glad the toast had been proposed ; he did not think that the other States had the Bame right to the fame of Washington that she bad.—that they could only share in his fame as they acted in conformity to his principles. in visiting Alexandria, on private business, he had not expected thus to mingle with so many friends in celebrating the irthday of the Father of his Country. It wasa Pleasure as great as unexpected. He felt, on visiting the city, the truth of the words of the cele- brated English writer, that no true Patriot could visit the plains of Marathon without feeling the love of country glow brighter in his bosom—and appl ing it to our case—no true American could visit Alexandria, the home of Washington, and stand where he had stood, worship in the church where he had worshiped, and stand within sight of his grave without feeling the love of virtue, of country and of Union burn brighter on thealtar of his heart. He then spoke of the spirit of section- alisw: rampart in other parts of the country, and thought those parts could not claim a part in the name of lola onan as they had re- nownced allegiance to his counsel. The only name under heaven or —s men whereby the country could be saved from those evils was the name of Washington, and the only power that could effect it was that of the prin — contained in his farewell address. e — well be proud of the honor of his birth, and the great privilege of returning within ber bosom his ashes; and Alexandria could glory in being his home in his old age. Lamartine had said that all the world needed was asecond Washington, but that boon the world could notepjoy again. He closed with the following sentiment: The Fame of blest « Dirtbright of Virgini America Pa 10. The Army and Navy—Patriotic, gallant, and invincible. 11. Southern Rights too often degraded and viola‘ed—There is a point beyond which pa- tience ceases to be a virtue. They will be maintained at all hazard and to the last ex- tremity. Aes 12. The Improvements ef Virginia—They must be carried on to their completion. Our State must not be allowed to fall behind in the t race. 13. The sages and heroes of the Revolution. MR. CUSTIS'S SPEECH The cry was then for Custis! Custis! and the venerable man arose and responded. He said that he had seen this country in pros- perity and in adversity, but that he had rever feen it dishonored. The impulse of the coun- fry was onward, and the spirit traveled even fester than steam itself, and so had the spirit a a that he believed ere long America would be the monster of the world. (Ip con- sequence of the loud applause that greeted almost every sentence, we lost much of the speech, though we sat near vie) bi fh seen her progresz to the present day, 2 W, said be, if she has attained such a position before she has reached her prime, take an old American’s word for it, she wil — oo — she réac! old nations have taken hundreds of to reach this position we have jumped “ores almost a day, and my old heart leaps with en- thusiasm aa I see what we now are. [ tell you what it is that has given us this eminence: itis that which other nations stigmatise as the Yankee spirit. (Great applause.) They may call us Yankees, but for my part I glory in it; itis more glorious now to be called a Yankee than it was in old times to be called a Roman. Though it may be in con: tempt, I regard {t asthe most complimentety title that can be bestowed on our nation. Fun was now fiying fast and furious. Some young gentieman, feeling the great need of music between the toasts, exercised his inven tive genius, which was stimulated by frequent Moistenings. and brought forth an instrument composed of a piece of paper and a comb, upon which executed various appropriate Pieces of m such as “ Hail, Columbia!”* when the “ Union’’ was pro; ; “Ob, carry me back,” when they drank to Virginia; and the e's March when the Chair annourced nited States Con, .”” Every body was social with somebody Even when we were “ taking notes,” a gentleman was press- ing us to visit him the season and shoot with him. ‘I'll fix you out,” said he; ** P’ve the best nosed gun and double barreled in the country.’’ he Chairman then proceeded to read the VOLUNTEER TOASTS. Fredericksburg.—Her oltisens are ever wel- come to Alexandria. “Little” was now the ery, and in answer to the call said, that ihough Alexandria could ¢laim the manhood of Washington, Fredericks burg could claim his youth; and though we now were within speaking distance of the grave of Washington, Fredericksburg could boast of the grave of his mother, to whom he owed the training that made him the father of his coun- pe He concluded by giving— ¢ Mother and Son—Though the monu- ments to each are incomplete, naught but the heavens can cover their greatness The Chairman then read the following : Tho Clergy of the Revolution— Patriots who gave their prayers and their influence, and when needed were ready to shoulder their muskets in the cause of their country : may their successors always be as patriotic, and imitate their example The Marquis de Lafayette—In America’s darkest hour, the Frenchman came to her rescue. The Press—The safeguard of the people. The Chairman also read the following toast: In the dark hours of our national existence, let our motto be: ‘Place none but Americans on rd to night.” rT. Snowden gave— Our worthy Mayor, Geo. P. Wise—Indefati- gable and incorruptible; Alexandria needs such an officer. After many calls, Mr. Wise said he should not be seduced into making a speech. in re. ply to the compliments paid his course as Mayor he said he endeavored to do his duty ; and while he held the office he should continue the eame course to the best of his ability. This was received with three cheers for the Mayor. Mr. Snowden was loudly called for, and af: ter many calls rose and said that he had said eneugh for one day; bat s:ill, when he looked around on the bounties provided for the com- Rey he could not help contrasting Albert ewton’s dinner with the fare of the soldiers at Valley Forge, where the soldiers were forced to eat the leather of their boots and their belts: and in place of the popping of corks and the flashing of the sparkling cham- pagne that surrounded us, they eat their tough dinners to the music of the popping of muskets and the fiashing of bayonets; and now we, their degenerate sons, were rur- rounded, in celebrating the birthday of their mre Pe such sen‘imentalities, physicalities— yes, and dinner-alities--as wore never known in the most luxurious days of the Romans. He concluded with the toast— Our Worthy Host.—May he live a thousand years and when he dies ve preserved in Bar- pum’s Museum, as a model of landlords. By this time near two hundred botties of champagne had been empted and the company was considerably exhilerated. Somebody said that the toast— ‘In the dark hours of the Republic, let the eee ey “Place none but Americans on guard to night” — 7 was a K. N. toast, and he had heard it hissed. Tha: started several gentlemen in search of the hissers, and wheréver they went “a fuss was kicked up’ But the Chairman, who, by the way, was his honorthe Mayor, would coax and persuade, and when that would’nt do, the disturber found himself walked off by Mr. Wize to have a private chat outside the crowd. Though all powerful, he could not bo every- where present, so he called on some fine sing- ers in the crowd for a song. “Yes’’ says one, let's sing boys, ‘Music hath charms to sooth the savage,’’——* Boil a rock and split a cab. bage,”’ interpolates another. Soon ail were singing ; the tune announced was the “Star Spangled Baaner,” but among those immedi- ately around us we recognised Days of Ab- sence, Old Hundred, Few Daye, and Hear me, Norma. That created harmony of feeling— oil was poured on the troubled waters—but oh! what awful discord! Mr. Wise again intervened, and said that by special request two gentlemen, (nami: them,) wero requested to sing “Howe Again,” and that no others but they should join except inchorus. This was agreed to, and several pieces were sung very finely, only interrupted by the gruating noise occasioned by some officious gent choking a vocalist who as- pired to lend hia aid. During this time the waiters had removed the cloth, and coffee and cigara became the order of the day. Cigars brought back politics, and the fire-eaters were again examining not only to find the hissers, but also the giver of the Kaow Nothing toast. But one cf these gentlemen “woke up the wrong passenger.” a fow words passed, the lie was given, eposh' came a blow in his face, and down hecame Some cried “ part ’em! ’ but the same Herculean arms that had so lon; kept the peace, swept back those who would “ part ’em,”’ and declared there should be “‘a ring, fair play and no gouging.” About this time the parties fichtivg had been pumeliing each other a /a Hyer on the floor, pertially under the table, when we were all startled by the cry of ‘’nouch! nough! take him off!” which was done. The parties were washed, and soon repaired damages enough to refer the matter to their friends for settlement. All the injuries sustained was the loss of afew teeth, # broken nose, several bluck eyes, and the poor fellow who “hollered” had the end of his thumb bit of. We hear his opponent has been bound over to keep the piece We had retired when the fight commenced, but, on hearing ibe noise, ran back, and saw the most str:ding tableaux ever witnessed (Excuse us—didn’t mean a pun) Abouta dozen with their coats off, getting ready for a general fight; mem with bottles elevated, ethers with chairs raised, while somé were anxiously inquiring whether the fight was a free one; one was pocketing the almonds and another draining a champagne bottle, desiring to be “counted as out.”’ The waiters were gently disencumbering the combative guests of their various w and the worthy Mayor, in his energetic endeavors to prevent & row, was quietly upsetting every body who — dis; to fight. - nd 80 the dinner broke up—some going to to that haven of bed, tortuously navigatin; Test; others being eacnee there, taken from under the table; while those who could get out to the ball or the theater, went. All seemed to think that was the last dinner they would ever attend to celebrate the day. But a friend whispered in our car that these guests had made the same resolve for four consecutive years, under precisely the same circumstances. Caunca Dgpicatioss To Morrow.—The Sixth Presbyterian Church, erected under the auspices.of its esteemed pester, Rev. Mason Noble, will be dedicated to-morrow morning It is situated on Sixth street, near Maryland aveone, a portion of the city which is grow. ing with great rapidity) The Rey Mr. Sac derland is to participate in the dedication ceremonies, and the occasion is expected to be one of great interest. Fletcher Chapel, (an offspring of the M. B Churcb,)- recently erected on the corner of New York aveaue and Fourth street, is to be dedicated to-morrow. The Rev. R L. Dashiel will preach in the morning, at 11 o’olock ; the Rev. Mr. Brooke at3in the afternooD, and the Rev. Fielder Lsreel at night. Mercnants’ Excnaxer —The leading mer- b Wasbington have formed themselves in ot Merabants Exchange Association. There is scarcely a city of note in the Union that has not its merchants’ exc where those in business oan meet, discuss the business matters, § st ideas for the benefit ot‘the business of the community in which they live, ascertain who are worthy their con- fidence, and become better uainted with eaok other. In no city of the Union is such an association needed more than in Washing- ton. We are; therefore, pleased to find tha our merchants havo at last seen the import- ance of such a motemefit. At a meeting of the ‘Merchants’ Exchange of Washington, D. C.,”? held February 21st, the following offizers were elected for tho en- suing year: 8. Bacon, President; J. B. Dodson, Vice President; John F. Ellis, Secretary; Wm. Wall, Treasurer. Directors—John Clagett, Walter Harper, Wm. M. Shuster, George Burns, B F. Morsell, S. P. Franklin, C, W. Havener, F. A. gt a, Hudson Taylor, C. W. Boteler, jr, Edw. Hall, J.C. McGuire The association have leased the large and beautifal suite of rooms on the second floor of the “Star Buildings,” on the oorner of Elev- enth street and Pennsylvania avenue, which will be handsomely furnished for meeting and reading rooms, where the leading commercial teres of the country can always be found. anticipate that this movement will give a new impetus to the business of ourcity. The association already numbers near one hundred members, composed of all the leadiog mer- chants of the city, of all trades. Lecture at Couumata Hatt —We ontitted to notice in our paper of last evening, the lec- ture at this hall, on the 22d instant. The lecture of F. MoNerhany, Esq., at Co- lumbia Hall, Capitol Hill, on hursday even- ing on the “Utility and dignity of mechanical labor,”’ notwithstanding the many other sources, of intellectual enjoyment, pastime and amusement in this city and Georgetown, was attended by full and intelligent hudi- encs. The subject, interesting in iteclf, was rendered highly attractive by the easy, fami- liar, yet energetic style of the lecturer, by the lucid and convincing manner. in which he advocated the real and intrinsic nobility of labor, end the substantial intelligence of our Operatives in general. Inthe course of the address a very hoPPy and appropfiate allusion was made, to the as commemorative of the natal day of the Father of his country, in which the atialogy between the sword of Wash- ington, and the implement of the mechanic was pictured, in lan; so brilliant, beaatiful and graphic as to elicit the best evidence of the approval and satisfaction ef his hearers, by frequent and appleuse. The entire lecture gave evidence of the refined taste of the lecturer, and his knowledge of bis subject, and bas generated the hope with very many of his hearers that an opportunity may offer ere long of similar enjoyment. Maticious Miscuier.—Last ber of young men of our city fell in company with a number of others from abroad, and after taking in a mepply of “aqua ardiente,” they went on a “‘little beat.” The strangers became lively, and appeared to be pleased greatly at the tearing down of water-spouts at ed to dwelling houses. One of t 5 Thomas Brown, was arrested and taken to the guard-house, where he was mate to pay $11 18 fine and costs. When policemen or others from abroad come to Washington, they must learn we have laws here, and men to enforce them, Tas RicuMoxp Buves.—This fine 5 which have been the guests of the Wathing- ton Greys, viripntal oh for the last few days, reached Baltimore last evening, where they wero received by the Law Greys of that city. We understand that a meeting of tho Wash: ingtsn Light Infantry was held last night, when it was agreed that the company should parade to receive them on their arrival in the city this evening, end invite them to partake of a collation previous to their departure. They are accompanied by an excsllent band. ‘ht, a num- Centre Manxet.—This market was very well supplied this morning by our fri from the neighboring States and the resident dealors. Prices do not appear to have much of a downward tendency from those we have before quoted. — Senenavey.—Last night the citizens residing near 13th street were delighted by a fine serenade from an a: r band. It was in- tended fora newly married couple residing in that neighborhood, but was heard with pleasure by all in that vicinity. Tas Lectore.—O. P. Baldwin will delight the habitues of the Smithsonian on Monday night with one of his brilliant lectures. Crimixat Court.—The march term of this court commences on Monday, Maroh 5, 1855, Warca Returys.—Thomas Brown, pulling down spouts, fine and costs; Isaac Johnson, out after hours, fine and costs; Rich. #homas, do., do; Thos. Russell, do., do (O77SHORT AND SWEET, read it while you may, Time $s short —I know you cannot stay; Bat if yo GILLM. air is gray, ae white as snow, DYE will will make it biack as crow, Auburn or brown, a you may desire— Ton minutes time is all twill require: For tale, wholesale and retail, by fob 21—at Z. D. GILMAN, Pa. avenue. (O77 PREMICMS AT THE FAIRS.—WHITERURST'S till Ly the ascendance —The juries of each of the late fairs at Baltimore, Richmond, and Naw York awarded their highest premiums to J. H. W. for their superiority of Pho tograpbs, Stersoscopes and Daguerreotypes exhibited Mr. W. also recsived (wo Medals at the Worid’s Fatr, Lon- don, and a premiuin at Crystal Palace, New York. Also, the first awards of the Maryland Inatitate for tres years past. Whitehurst’s Gatiery in this city ison Pa, avenue, betw. 436 and 6th streets. feb 17 WATOHES.—Members of Congress and othe: ‘Want of « first rate timekeeper would do well to a selection at once that their quality may be thoroughly ed before Jeaviug the city. M. W. GALT @ BRU'S ment was never 60 complete as at present, embracii rt every description, all warranted, and at prices certainly os low as similar articles can be country, jan purchased for in any city in this M. W. GALT & BRO., oder Pa. avenue between 9th aud 10th sts READY MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEMEN AND ured with testeand elegance by * Hotel. Their stork at, Oversacks, shaped and ueglagee; T ‘Clot Dress Coats, Frock Coats of all fashionable colors, Cassimer, Business Buttes, nich Velvet Vests, Silke, &c., black doeskin Cassimer, figured Gassimer, aud plain Caseimer Pantaloons. For youth—Jackels, Pants, Vests, Overcoate, &c. As they are their own mantfacturers they are enabled and will sell at the very lowest prices, Shirts of superier fit, Collars, Gloves, Ties, &c., of late styles always on han: dec 29— ((7FOR BRONCHITIS, Throat Digosses, Hacking Cough, ‘and the effects of imprudent use of Mercury, no med- feine has ever been discovered which has effected such ores as Carter's Spanish Mixtare. ‘Throat diseases prodaced by salivatt Bronchial Affectious, Liver Di N matiam, have all been relieved and cnred in a wonderfal manner, by the great purifier of the blood, Carter’s Spanish Mixtare. The case of Mr. T. H. Ramsey alone shot Satisfy any who doubt. Call on the = pamphiet, containing cures, which wi *,°See advertisement. , Hacking Cough, , and Rheu- 4 as wie: Sa1LLixeTon receives all the Books and News 0 fast as published. He 1s ageat for Harper's andl BieSther Magasines, and our readere w! givaye find « end good assortment of Blank Me'Bookntore, Odeon Building, cor Pa. MARRIAGES, On Tuesday evening, 20th instant, at the Church ofthe Ascension. by the Rev. Henry Stanley, Mr. CHARLES F. PERRIE to Miss MARY B. Mc Lay Fane ese of ars os Rev. Mr. O*Tv0t a On the instant, by the Rev. Mr. ec, Mr BERNARD DONNELLY to Miss CATHERIN V. FREEMAN, both of this city. = At 8t. Dominick’s Church, on the 2th instant, by Rev. Mr. Clarkson, JAMES DONOVAN, M. D., of St. Landry, Lonisiana, to Miss MARY T. HODG KINSON, of this city. . On the $24 instant, by the Rev James A. Dancan, Mr. JOUN D. HOFFMAN, to Miss MARY W. MITCHELL. On the 224 instant, by the same, Mr. EDWARD HEDGES to Miss ALICE RYDER On the 221 instant, by_he Rev. Mr. Samson, PE- TER J. COLISON to Miss HELEN P. KIRSEY, all of this city. DEATHS. ‘This morning, the 24th instant, at the residence of her son, Col. James I. Randolph, Mrs. ANNE &., wite of the late Peyton Rando! ph, of Prince Edward county, Va, in Toth year ot her age 4@™ iler funeral will take place to morrow (Sun day,) at the Church of the Asvemsiun, corner of 9th and H sts ,at2o’¢loek p. m. On the | ofthe 2:d, BENJAMIN F. Me- CATHBAN, aged 21 years and 6 months GG His trieads:and those of the family are re specttally invited to attend his funeral on Sunday afternoon, the 25th instant, at 30’clock, from his lute residence, No. 543 E street, between Ninth and Tenth, Wants. nse tannin aeons ANTED—TO HIRE A SERVANT, TO DO the gr housework of a smalt tamily, about 1‘ miles from the city—a slave Address “F H,”’ Washington Post e. feb B—ne © DRUGGISTS—AN EFFICIENT DRUG- ist wishes an to tike charge of a retail stabi ieecestar ocaraiee Address “P T,”” Washington Post Office feb 22—3* ANTED—TO BE BOUND, AN AMERICAN Orphan Boy, 13 years of age, to a mechanical trade, fora period of seven Address “Ap- prentice Boy,” Post Office, Washington. feb 2—3t* RK —ANY PERSON HAVING FOUR OR $50 ed Five Hundred Dollars to loan for a nese riod, on good security, will please address “, Bat the office of this payer. feb 22—3t* For Sale and Kent. URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT—Thatcom- F modious House, No. 250 HH street; containing eleven rooms, with bath room, gas fixtares, &e,, ry etely furnished in every particular, ix forrent. ‘Apply t@ N. M. McGREGOR, Furuiture Dealer, 7th street. feb B—u ——— 7 0 LET—THE LARGE HOUSE ADJOINING [ Dr. Thomas Miller, Pa. avenue, three doors from corner of d4ih street, with exten back building, three rooms deep on first floor, Posse«sion given immediately a URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—The eub scriber will rent his house with the Fur.ivure, and the s'able, to a careful and punctual tenant No. 405 Thirteenth street, Letween Gand H. It may be examiaed and the terms ascertained at the house. For sale, a Horse and Carriage. feb 22—1F CHAS. DUMMER. OTICE.—A MERCHANT ENGAGED IN THE Giocery and Liquor Business, who has other views, wishes tosell ai private sale his entire Stock, Fixtures, &e. The stock is a select one, well assorted, and was purchased upon the best terms. The location is a very eligible one, upon one of the best business sireets in the city, with a good custom, and 10 a per- son wishing to engage in the business offers induce ments rarely to be met with. A line addressed to “ Business,” with real name ot the person wi: hing to purchase, will meet prompt attention. feb 2—3t DRUG STORE FOR SALE IN ONE OF THE most desirable positions in Washington, doing a fine business. With it there is a most excellent and valoable Soda Water Apparatus. The soda wa- ter business is one of the best in Washington. Ad dress “X W,’? Washington. feb 13—-2w OR RENT OR SALE ON REASONABLE i TERMS-— A two-sto'y frame House, with back building, containing six rooms, on 1314 street, between B and C streets south. Apply to Cc. A. DOUGHERTY, nest door. A three-story Frame, with basement, on N. York avenue, between 4th and 5th sts. west. A three-story Frame, with back building, on I st. north, between 4th aud 5th sts. west. Apply for the two last mentioned to JAMES W BARKER, on H street north, between 12th and 13th sts. west. Also 4 two-story Frame. with back building, on Montgomery street, Georgetown. DICKSON & KING, feb 7—eotf George.own. COMMODIOUS DWELLING FOR RENT.— The large and commodious dwelling at the corner of 11th street and Pa. avenue, containing 17 large roome, with a fine kitchen in the basement, having a fine cellar and back yard, the whole being in fine repair, is now for rent. Its bxcellent loca tion and fine accommodations make it onc of the most desirable places for a large bearding house or dwelling in Washington. For terms apply at the Star office. feb8-tf 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 Eleveuth st. Apply at the Star office. jan 21 OR RENT OR EXCHANGE—For Georgetown or City Property, a small and well cultivated Farm in Fairfax county, Va. Enquire of J. ORME, corner of Bridge and Congress sts., No. 87. feb 6—tf OMES FOR ALL.~Beautifully and healthily located Building Lots, 24 feet front by 120 feet deep, on graded streets, can, until spring, be bought at the exceeding low price of §75, payable $3 per month Title indisputable. Union Land Office, 7th st., above Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 9—6m JOHN FOX, Secretary. DRAUGHT ALE. HE undersigned respectfully announce that they T nave obtained the sole Agency of the District for the sale of Kurtz & Nes’s York Draught Ale, and have-made arrangements so as to have it con- stantly on hand, so that all who may favor thei with their custom will be punctually served. As usual, a tupply of Porter, Ale, Cider and Min eral Water constantly on hand. Orders by mail, or given to our drivers will meet with strict attention. ‘Terms cash. ARNY & SHINN. A first rate Wagon, but little used, for sale Apply as above, to ARNY & SHINN, Union Bottling Depot, feb 8—eolm Georgetown ( KANAWHA, Va., Bank Notes (CBP congnt ana sia by A. M. SNYDER & CO, Brokers, corner 15th street and Pa avenue. &@ ran -Alieghany, Va., Notes bought and sold by A. M. SNYDER & CO. QG- Selden, Withers & Co’s Exchange Bank Notes bought and sold by A.M. SNYDER & CO. feb 8—eclm LAW PARTNERSHIP. UPREME COURT OF THEUNITED STATES. S ROBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS J{NIN have formed a c partnership under the mi “Walker and Janin,” for the argument of cas the Supreme Couri of the nd States, at ch ington city, where both will attend throughout the tatu sessions of that court THey may be addressed at Washington, N or New Orleans. jan 19—e GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS. OHN “AUL begs to announce that he has just J completed his supply of the above, all ca etully selected from the stocks cf the best growers in En gl-nd and the Continent, viz: Prince Albert aud other early Peas, early short-top Radish, Early York, Large York, London Market, early Battersea, Shil- lings Queen, PlatDutch, Drumhead and other choice Cabbages, Purple Cape Brocole, Cauliflowers, Let- tuces, Onions, Beets Beans, Carrots, Parsnip, Coles’ Crystal White Celery, Savoy’s Leek, Turnips, Cucumbers, Melons, Tomatos, Herbs, &c., with all other vegetable seeds in great variety, comprising the well tested stanéard kinds with the choice new varietics, superior in quality avd economical in price, to which he respectfully calls the attention of. those who require a really genuine article. His long experience in the seed trade fully justifies him in saying that his seeds cannot fail to give great satis faction. Flower seeds of the rarest and choicest kinds, se- lected with great care and what are speciaily suited to Uns climate, are offered in single packets or col- lections, at very low rates. Market Gardeners snd others are respectfully in vited to inspect the seeds and seale of prices. Catalogues can be had on application. Seed Store, corner Seventh ani II surcets. feb 22—ev6i* WOOD AND COAL YARD. HE subseriber would respectfully inforay the pub- T lic that he has purchased the entire Wood and Coal Yard lately owned and carried on by A. Giap mon, Esq., on Fifth sirect, between H and I streets, where he intends to keep a large supply of Oak, Hickory, and Pine WOOD of the best quality. to- gether with the best Red and White Ath COAL that can be ob ained; all of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms forcash ; and earnestly so- licits a continuance of the patronage so liberally be- stowed upon his predecessor, and hopes, by strict attention to his business, and his coustant desire to please all that may call upon him, to merit and ob- tain a liberal support from his friends and the pub lic generally. WILLIAM 8. CLARY. feb 22—eo3t Papers.—A complrte set of Niles’ Register, 76 vols, or any other Books will be given in exchange for the “* American State Papers” and “ American Archives,” or they will be ad at a liberal TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near Ninth street. DISSOLUTION. ; HE partnership of Barron & Orme is this day T dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the concern must be paid to H. ties he being au ised to close the business of the firm. oe HENRY BARRON, February 3, 1855. THOS. ORME, 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 im»ortant to him to have the business closed by that time, All accounts left over at that time will be put inva the hands of an officer for colleciion. Ali ac counts due by the concern wil please be presenter for payment as s00n as possble, as Lam ready at any ume to meet the same. aa HENRY gy P, 3.—The undersigned would respectfully say to ali the customers of the late firm, and the public neraliy, that there will always be kept a stock of fo od and Coal at the old stand, Green street, and solicits a share of public patronage. Believing it to be best for both buyer and seller, he has determined to make the terms Cash, or on short time to punctual customers. THOS. ORME, Agent. feb5—lm York, price. feb 14 Auction Fales By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. UPERIOR GODD AND SILVER WATCHES, § fine Gold Vest, fob, and Guard Chains ke-—On IONDAY and TUESDAY afternoon, Feb. 26th and 27th, at 434 o’clock, at m Auction Rooms, [ shatl sel! a large and choice collection Of superior Gold and Bilver Watches of the most Celebrated makers. Also, a beautiful assortment of fine Gold Chains of various styles and eas one cam C. McGUIRI feb 4— Auctioneer. — fection, By GREEN @ SCUTT. Auctioneers. [Shaonen PROPERTY AT AUCTIGN.—ON WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, we + hall sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o’clock p.m, part Lot No. 3, in Square 450, with the improvements, which are a good two story frame House, containing five good rooms. The above described preperty fronts 13 fect 6% inches ou the north side of New Yo:k avenue, be- ease Sixth and Seventh streets west, House No, Also, at 5 o’clock, same evening, we shall eel, in front of the premises, Lot No. l, in Square 413, at the corner of G street south, and ®th stree; west, containing 3,054 feet. It is a desirable corner lot, well set with shrubbery, young fruit trees, &c with the improvements, which are a g°01 Frame House, containing four rooms. Title indisputable. Terms: One-third cash; balance in twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser to give notes for the sesaga payments, bearing iatcrest from the day of e sale. A deed given and a deed ef trust taken. GREEN & SCOTT, feb 23 Auctioneers. E. 8. WRIGHT, Auctioneer. GBORGRIOWN | DiS tech AND PEREMPTORY SALE OF Groceries, at the store of E. Pickerell & Co., ater street.—The subscribers intending to change their business, will sell, without reserve, at their warchouse,on Water street, on MONDAY neat, the 26th instant, at 10 o’clock, their entire stock mestly in whole packages, consisting of — Hhds. and bbls. of N_O. and P. R. Crushed, Pulver- ized and Loaf Sugars Hhds. and bbls. of Molasses Coffees, very fine Teas, Candles, Cordage Soap, Spices, Starch, Pipes, Baskets; trooms Salaratus, writing and wrapping Papers Brandies, Gin, Whiskey, Wines, &c 200,000 Imported Segars, fine Chewing Tobacco Bhis. and half bbls. Mackeral, bbls. Herrings Pure Cider Vinegar. With a large arsertment of goods, too numercus to particularize in #n advertisement. Terms liberal and at sale. . E. PICKERELL & CO, EDWARD 8. WRIGHT, feb 21— RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE and Lo:.—By virtue of a deed of trust from Wm F. Aus in and wife, bearing date on the 6th day of January, 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A. 8., No. 70, folios 336, 337 , 338, 339, and 340, the subsciuber will se'l, at public sale, on MONDAY, the Sth day of March, 1855, at 446 o'clock, p. m., on the premi- sex, on First street east, between N and O streets south, part of Lot 5, in square s* uth of square 744, fronting 69 feet 11 inches on said Fir-t street, by 75 feet deep, on a 60 feet alley, together with the build- ings and improvements, which consist of a well and substantially built two-story trame dwelling-house The terms of sale will Be: One half cash, and the balance in equal payments at six and twelve months for notes interest from day of sale, secured by deed in trust upon the property. If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale the property will be resol‘, st the risk and expen e of the purchaser, upon one week 8 notice. All conveyancing at expense of purchaser. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, feb 10—eo&ds Auctioneer. erp etna ciaetaeieenioandaae sa By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. YRUSTEE’S SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.— T On THURSDAY afternoon, March Ist, 1855, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust to the subecifber, b-aring date the 4th May, recorded in Liber J. A. 5., No. 40, ind 440, one of the land records for unty, [ shall sell the nerth half of Lot No 19, in square 293, fronting 23 feet 4 inches on 12th street west, between north C and D streets, running back 100 feel to a wide alley, with improve- ments, consisting of a substantial brick dwelling houre. Terms: One third cash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. NICHOLAS CALLAN, Trustec. JAS. C. McGUIRE, feb 12—eokds Auctioneer. TAKE NOTICE. ISITORS ad others attendi the Metropoli ian Fair.—I have just brought on from N. York alarge assortment of splendid Diamonds, and a great variety of new styles of rich Jewelry. Also, some very superior Watches, which for true ume cannot be eurpassed. I have just finished a magnificent Silver Tea Set, that will compare favorably with 2nything of the kind at the Fair or in America. It is now ready for inspection, free of charge to atl, at my Store, 418 Pa. avenue, between 4}, and 6th streets. feb 17—1w H. O. HOOD. Bt aretha OCKET and Quarto Diaries for 1855 for sale by jan e—1 FRANCK TAYLOR. A NOUVELLE HELOISE, edition iliustree pa: Jolannot, Baron, etc., in pamphiet—price 50 ceuts. Les Crnfessious de Rousseau, in pamphiet, with many illustrations, 50 cents Physiologie du Gout, par Brillat Savarin, in pam phiet, with many ilustration-, price 50 cents. Imported trom Paris by FRANK TAYLOR. feb 17 MERICAN YEAR BOOK OF FACTS ard An nual of Scientific Diecovery for 1855, 1 volume 304 pages, 1 20. FRANCK TAYLOR feb 16 JONAS CHICKERING SECOND-HAND P! a ANO FORTE for cale on reasonable termes at the Music Depot of HILBUS & HIIZ, Star #uild ings. feb 17 ASHING TON & GEORGETOWN Directory, compiled and published by Capt. Ten Eyck, ps (he eale at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. All the world is reading the Life and Beauties of Fanny Fern. It presents vivid life like pictures of the charming and brilliant author of Ruth Hall, at her own fireside, in the street, at church and every- where. Godey’s Lady’s Book for March; engravings and fashion pl beautiful. Ladies National Magazine for March . Stranger’s Guide to the Capitol and the Executive Offices. na Congression: irectury. Everything in the Stationery line All the new books published received immediate ly afterwards aud for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Bookstore, Odeon Building, corner 4}y st. and Pa. ave. feb 22—3t PROTECTION FROM FIRE, AND SAVING OF GAS. DAPER Shades are used upon Gas b-t a short I time without being burned, and fires are fre- quently occasioned by them; these casualties are effectually prevented by anew invention, DYOTT’S PATENT REFLECTING SHADE PROTECTOR. Shades cannot be ret on fire shat are used upon them. 2 ‘They reflect more light down on the table, with hait the consumption of gas. For sale at the House Furnishing Store of C. W BOTELER, No. 318 Iron Hail. Also Paper Shades, Gas Fixtures, and Lam every description. (int) feb 19 —eo! w ‘OTIC E.— Whereas John Korff and Caroline Korff, his wife, live apart, under 4 deed of sep- aration, the public are hereby warned not to trast the said Cnroline on account of the subscriber, who is not responsible for any debts contracted by her and wi'l not ray the same. JOHN KO! feb 3-law3w* NOTIOE TO DEBTORS. - LL the accounts of the late firm o! EO. W. GARRETT & CO., and of the firm of THOM- AS & DYER, in the lumber — in ee have been placed in my hands, with instructions to have the eae settl d or secured forthwith. All persons in any wise indebted to the firme above mentioned will please attend at ence, and save expense. WM. H. WARD, Attorney, Office over Todd & Co.’s Hat Store. feb 13 -ee2w MUTUAL EIRE INSURANCE COMPARY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Chartered by Congress, FFERS to the citizens of the District the safest and cheapest means of insurance against lors by fire on all descriptions of property, as may be seen by an examination of the charter and by-laws. Applications for insurance can be made to ihe un dersigned or at the office, Columbia Place, Seventh street and Louisiana avenue, where crpies of the charter and by-laws may be pre-ured. ULYSSE? WARS, President Managers -Thoma> Blagdon, Ulvsses Ward, in F. Howerd, J C. MekKelde: Van Kiswick, P. W. Browning and M.G. Emery. an 3l—eolim SULVER PLATED WARE. Comins Coffee Sets, Castors, Cake and Fi Baskets, Waiters on white metal, Table, Des sert, and Tea Spoons and Forks, double aad wip'e plated on Albata, the best substitute for silver, wa: ranted and sold by H. SEMKEN, Ps aad Pa. avenue, between 9th and lia sts of TELEGRAPHIC. Eipresaly for :ke Baily Bvening Star. —e of the New Yorn, Feb. 34.—The Wasbingten, hence for Secthempton and Bremen, sailed this morning with 54 passengers including the Rev. George Ruland, Father Alexander, and Rev. Joseph Maller, all of Baltimore. She took out $129 500 in specie. New York Steck Markct Naw Yorn, Feb. 24.—Stocks are better and money is plentiful. Erie Railroad 46}; Cleve- land & Toledo Railroad 704; Reading Rail- road 124; Michigen Southern Railroad 93; Galena & Chicago Kaliroad 87; Obio 6's of 60, 104; ditto, "70, 106 Baltimore Markets. Bautimone, Feb. 24.—Flour bas declined, aod the market is dull—sales of 900 barreis Howard street at $337} Wheat—is un- ohanged, no sales reported. Corn—receipis of 35,000 bushels; sales of white at S5a86c; yellow, 87c. per brssel. New York Markets. Naw York, Feb. 24 —Cotton is unchanged with a limited busines. Flour is upward and firm—sales of 4,500 bbis; good Obio at $8 874+ a$9 25; Southern is unchanged with s mod- eratedemand. Wheat is upward and firm; Southern red at $214. Corn is upward, and Prices have risen a trifie—sales of 21.000 bush - els of Western mixed at 95¢. Pork is upward and firm—sales of old mess at 1325. Beef is unchanged with a moderate demaad at pre. vious rates. Lard is downward and dull. Whisky—Obio 3ic per gallon. Kuow Nothing Convention Loursvitve, Feb. 23—A Know Nothing Convention is again being held bere, the re- ported object, the pomianion of State officers. The Celebration in Boston. Boston. Feb. 22.—The anniversary of the birth of Washington wes observed to dey by firing of cannon and ri of belis. In the levee and bell was held at Faneuil mith, and > were present. The Hall was i = decorated sod a large company participated on the oo- Ohio State Convention. Crxcinnati, Feb. 22.—The State T ance Canvention met at Columbus yesterday, delegates from all yarts of the State being attendance Resolutions were passed approv ing of the State liquor law as far as it goes, but pledging tem; men not to rest satis- fied until the enacts a probibitory law. Boarding. &. B. BIRCK HEAD has several a ge pleasavt rooms now vacant, which ehe offers with board. Apply at No # 4x stre.t. feb 2 —3t* (| Spleen teal A lady having taken the hand som: elling, No 3, Union on F street, between and 7ib, can offer fine large rooms for families, either turniched or unfurnivhed Aleo, has rooms for gen‘lemen much larger than are generally appropriated to single p-rsons. Table boarders and permanent or transient per- sons will be accommodated on the most reasonable terns feb 21-2w FRUIT AND EVERGREEN TREES. The undersigned has « splendid stock of, ¥., the standard Fruit Trees, large, vigor- ous and thrifty, viz: Feach Trees of very superior quality, all the lead ing kinds Steen nage Plums, Cherries, Apricots, Grape ines, Re, 59,000 English Lancashire Gooseberries, the large ne show kinds fine and , 20,000 Currants, Victoria, Red and White Dutch, Red and White me <) Biack Naples, &c 10,000 Raspberries, Fastolff, Rea and Whine Ant- werp, &c. 1,090 Rhubarb Roots, Prince Albert, Victoria Cham- paigne, &c. Shade Trevs o' best quality, such, as Silver and Ru- Maples and American Lindene, moon hie Mountain Ach, he. J Evergreens in great variety and rarest kinds vi Arncanas, Arbor Vite, Cedrus des dara, Funebral Cyprese, Cryptomeria Ja- ‘Titz Roya Patagonis, Libroce rus Pinces Chwbra, P. exceisa, I. Ger . Picea Webbiana, P. pindrous, P. Pichta Abies Menzienii A. Morinda, Irish and Engli b Yews, with many other beautiful Ev- © greens, uli al moderate prices. JOHN SAUL, Seed Store corner 7th and Hl sts., Washington. feb 22 —er6:* INSTITUTE POLKA. UST published the above Polka. composed and J dedicated to the Officers and Members of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ I»stitute, by Prk Kiey ; embellished wah the most beautiful and coriect view of the Sinithsoniaa Inetitute as yet insued. The trade furnished at the very lowest northern rates. HILBUS & HITZ, Music Publisbers, Star Buildings, Comer Pa. avenue, Eleventh anc D strests. feb 17 XNOLD, § ER, STEEL & PLATED SPEC TACLES to suit every age and e,e, Ruling Specs, R. R. Glasses, Eye Protectors, Eye Glasses of all descrip-' tions, Reading Gtasses, Goggles ; &e., Parabola, Pentocal, Concave, Convex, and Colored Glasees put in frames at the shortest notice. Persons in = —- may be sure to get those which benefit eye at H. SEMKEN’S, No. 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. jan 20 REMIUM PIANOS.—We have on exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute four magnificent Pianos, made expressly to our order for Unies fair. “These Pianos we offer for sale at low rates and upon excee, ‘ly reasonable terms. Also, asuperb rosewood Guitar, egeetd egg which we are © in gy ttiny a ral jor. ae Souk F ELLIs, 306 Pa. avenue, briween 9th and 101n sts. feb 2 MR. BUSHNELL’S SCHOOL, No. 4&1 Thirtcenth street, between F and G sts HE next quarter will commence on the 12th in stant. Circulars may be bad at the principal bookstores, and at the School rooms. feb 0 eotw* ” READY-MADE CLOTHING T REDU: ED PRICES —As the season is ad- vanced we a determined ops off the re- maining portion our winter stock at greatly re duced prices; therefore gentlemen wishing to con- sult economy in purchasing five Overcoats, Talmae Dress, Preck, and Busi xess Ceats; Biack and Fan- cy Cashmere Pants ; Velvet, Silk, Satin and Merino Vente; Undershirts and P snagreec go 7 Upc ready made garments ef fine quality, pment it variety to be as well assorted as in the be- inning of the season, with the ad’ of much fower prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa avenur, next to Iron Mall- feb 2 (Sentinel& News) IVY WALTZ. = MPOSED and dedicated to Miss M. J. Tabler by Prof. A. F. Little, just published and for sale at HILBUS & HITZ’S Music Depot. Price 12 cents. @ré ROSENKRANZ PIANOS. ‘UST received two of the above in oF struments direct from the Manu factory in Dresaen, Germany. Pianos baving both, after a lorg and land voyage, arrived m perfect’ tune, afford a: guarantee of their y in keeping in tunc. heir beauty and power of tone elicite the highes op hme from ail the eat musical critics rope. ” HILAUS & HITZ, done ‘ av. 1imah 1 Mu. ant -urs sot 2. omnes WARE. © haloes .of Suver Coffe Sets, Guricry of Pamcy Sliver: vir: Soup and € pie ond cake K is at low pu Pichers, Govleis, C of Spoons and eZ 3, and ware, suitable ell ance 0 fich, . ee " H. SEWKEN, No. 380 Pa. avenue, bet. Hy and 10th sis 9 : 5