Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1857, Page 3

eg ADTESTICEMENTS SNOULD BB LEFT at THR OFFICE SY Teme @ouock, M5 OTSESWISR THEY may m OT AFrman exit TSE NEXT DAT. ———————— LOCAL INTELLIGEN °E. —The following is a contin tation aan sat of persons who have appli ed for space at the a a Pm — of the 3 fetro- litan Mechanics’ Institute - Pion x G@. Rawlings, Washington, net Tae M G. Rawlings, do, paper printed by Benjamin Franklin . Kate ¥ Trunnell, Fra M A. C ‘in do P Mr Mt. ‘A. Wheeler, do, emb’d cap John F. Wheeler, do, worked pants Mrs. A. Knight, Georgetown, quilt Mrs. V. Ridgway, do, quilt Miss M.A eed “Wemingue, eomb’d as M. E. Wilson, do, 0&1 Fellow’s apron Miss E. Cammack, Georgeton 2, box of shells Mes Br Mamet Weshis — quiles ts. E. Hammill, Wasbin:gton, Miss E. Waugh, do, tidy and needlework John P. Forbert, do, =e C. J. Bogan, do, lamp mai O.R. Hough, stereoscopic o smoralns Miss M. Arnold, ce poe —— Miss L Arnold, do, fancy sle Mrs. M R Lackett, do, coun terpane Mary C. Pope, do, crotchet b asket Margaret C Naylor, do, wors ‘ed bird Mary A. B. Naylor, do, crote) vet cap Mary R. Batt, do, worsted wo tk tol grounds Miss V. Mockabee, do, watch or we Miss Anne Mockabee, do, tidy . Miss Julia McKenny, do, worked skirt 8. C. Mockabee, do, machinery fin ishing and file work Miss J Reilly, do, drawing Miss E Spencer, do, bead work Miss E. Trunnell, do, worsted mat Wm. Champion, do, worsted wor — W. H. Wheatloy, Georgetown, 8j,e¢imens of dyin; : "Mike Lissie Harrison, do, shirt y Miss S. Hoban, Washington, embroidered vest 7 Miss A. Scrivener, do, embroiciexed dress Mies V_ Scr:vener, do, 2v Miss Adelaide Scrivener, do, worsted work Mrs M. King, do, quilt Mrs A C Lynch, do, do Miss Mary A. Kieg, do, do Mrs. M. A. Hughes, do, embroidered robe and cover . Mise A. Gaither, do, pin cushion _ W. A. Henry, do, model steam engine F. P. Martin, do, grained panel Charlette Esselburgge, do, watch cases Mrs. J. D. Latham, do, knit stockings Miss V. Shaoffer, do, jelly Mss Jane Jones, do, do Miss S Jenkins, do, knit stockings Miss M. Jenkins, do, do Miss Eliza E Williams, do, worsted work C. P. Bunt, do, artificial teeth Miss J Trunnell, Georgetown, braided cloth Miss E. Fox, Washington, quilt Elizabeth Harris,do,do T. Gilbert & Co , Boston. pianos Miss M. Gildermeister, Wasbington, leather work box ard painting Mrs_ Chas. Schott, do, window basket B. F. Brown, Dorchester, Massachusetts, trotting wagon = F Volek Baltimore, Md., artificial teeth Martha Jones, Washington, pin cushion Marian Biddleman, do, tidy Mrs. M. Thomas, Georgetown, drawing Miss M. Thomias, do, do i , do, do 4 ae. mill Mrs. Mary Garrish, ao, Japanese curiosities EW Clarke, do, brandy peaches E J Dove, do, painting R.M_ Hocton, do, fancy basket L. V. Brown, do, lamp mat Miss M. E. Clements, do, burr basket George Markland, do, toilet article Samuel Stuart, do, stone letter press Mary Stuart, do, worsted work Meury Croggin, do, drawing Mrs K A Gordon, do, intsnt’s dress Miss S Mount, do, drawing . Jno Joyce, do, fancy work in bottle Alfred Reynolds, do, drawing Sarah F Holt, do, quilt P W B Todd & Bro , do, embossing on glass and graining Henrietta Evans, do, collar Miss Ellis, do, skirt Miss McIntyre, do, slippers Muss Tolson, do, embroidered infant’s dress | 104. Miss M. E. Davidson, do, crotchet collar Miss J. E. Taylor, do. tidy Mrs. H. Prather, do, pickles Mrs. 8. Burgess, do, balsams J Elgar, Baltimore, improved door hinges | white ash, $7. Mrs B_ Young, Washington, worsted mat Mrs H.W Latham, do, do ottoman Den’! Luther, do, wooden chain F La Barro, do, silver plated ware £ W. H. Dempsey, do, card engraving; gilt frames . Mrs S Lepreux, do, slippers and pin cushion Mrs 8. Green, do, embroidery Miss L. Barker, do, crotehet cap Miss A. Barker, do, do collar Miss M V. Barker. do, dodo Mrs. L Lambert, Alexandria, embroidered chess table Miss J. Altvater, Baltimore, worked slippers F C. Iardella, Washington, alligators Miss V. Franzoni do, shell basket Jno. W. Walling, do, tool chest Mis. EL Sawith, do, knit quilt Mre C. D Sandy, do, rag George 0 Stevens & Co , Baltimore, papier ° mache goods i Martha Rothwell, Washington, embroidery @ F. Woolston, do, sawing and planing ma- chine J.G@ Naylor, do, panel door A. T Johnson, do, marble monument Amanda F Miller, do, burr baskets Mrs D. B Jobnson, do, marble vase Mies E. Fenwick, do, collar Dr. H King, St. Louis, Mo., silvine, x. -. new white paint C. Mitebell, Washington, shell North & age, Middletown, Conr., re- volving rifles and pistols McCullough & Co , Wilmington, Del., gal- vanized iron 3 Baldwin Tool Manufacturing Co , Middle- town, Conn , planes and tool chests Stanislaus Murray, W ashington, Lopgworth’s catawba wines Miss M. Colclaser, do, quilt Fred. Callan, do, penmanshi Miss Kate Ferrall, Harrod: broidered skirt eee Dr. A. Van Camp, Washington, curiosities from South Pacific jae E C Diets, do, jeily and preserves Lewis Mace, do, model of church Miss Ida Dancanson, do, preserves Amelia Wurdeman, do, artificial flowers W. iH. Dietz, do, painting Rebeoca Lycett, do, embroidered collar 8 B. Diets, do, ivory work Nina Van Camp, do. wreath Mrs. M Starbuck, do, embroidered dress Mrs J T. Kenna, do, embroidered tidy urg, Ky , em- Waste ma Wer, Georgeionn, ake Evans, do, pickles MedJilten, do, toilet cushion iss P. Hopkins, do, crotchet collar Miss J. Evans, do, embroidered cap i § Evans, do, glass cane M. Linton, do, bed valance Amanda J. Linton, do, collar Martha M. Lumsdon, do, child’s dress ad A. Lumsdon, do, tidy 4. M. Lamseion, do, tortoise shell and cocoa: ie Ww M do, fe bead 1s. W. W. Moore, do, fancy bend ba; + a Whitely, New York, perfumed’ orys- Danoan France, Washington, Japanese work x Mrs. M. Brackenbrough, do, currant wine Mrs. Mary Stewart, do, embroidered dress and skirt Mrs. Fanny Skirving, do, quilt ‘ D. Giambastiani, do, fireman’s patent lad- ler J. MoDevitt, do, worsted work iss Mary Love, do, do Miss V. Towner, do, moss counterpane Miss Mary V. Ott, do, bread and rolls Miss Maria E. Ott, do, domestic seap and cordial Charlotte Fisher, Washington, bead basket Mrs G C. Humphreys.do, embroidered bird Mrs E Humphreys, do, dy do; Mrs. E. H. Martin, Baltimore, Inthat’eakict as a: re M. E. Clarke, Washington, needlework Miss M. K. Fortney, do, worsted work J. F. Mullowney, do, hammers used by the old miners of Lake Superior, and specimens of iss M. V. White, Georgetown, fan basket Mise M_E. Wingerd, do, needlework @ Hi. Varnell, Washington, graining A. Favier, do, wax flowers and em- Jame: Maher, do, plan for exte. wsion of Cap- "er and silver hroi @ H. Swain, do, printed and engraved music @. W. Hilbus, do, inlaid sign J.P Lear, do, Mexican articles A. W. Denham, do, figures of Lazsaroni ©. R. Tiff, Falmouth, Ky., improved plot- ting instrament J. Thomas & Son, Baltimore, steam turning and sawing Miss V. Dale, Washington, Miss Anpa R280, do, tidy and lamp mats Miss E. A. Prentiss, do, worked cape MissM A Strick, do, do collar Mrs S. A Prenties, do, lace mantle M_S. Acree, Virginia, quilt Miss Julia Ranterberg, Washington, hair flowers The committee will commence the reception of articles tc-morrow morning, at ten o’c!ock. specimens of tapestry work Tse Gras» Ivaveuration Bart —The Philadelphis Argus saya of the grand Inaugu- ration Ball in this city : “ Cornelius & Baker, of this city, have kind- ly consented to furnish for the occasion, ten of their magnificentchandeliers, valued at $5,000. These chandeliers are of the most beautiful de- scription, and when lighted up will add greatly to the grandeur of the scene. Other arrange- ments are being made to decorate the room in the most splendid style “* We have just seen one of the ladies tickets of invitation, which was engraved by Toppan, Carpenter & Co , of this city. This ticket is a most beautiful specimen of en; raving, in fact it is the handsomest thing of the kind we eversaw. It is quite large and gotten up at considerable expense he designs on this ticket, represent two columns of stone with a most beautifully designed arch, on each block of stone is engraved the names of the different States of the Union At the base of the col- umns are the following mottoes: ‘“Constitu- tion of the United States,”’ and “ The Union Must be Preserved.” The columns and arch enclose a most perfect likeness of the Presi dent elect. and the names of the managers of the ball. [tis admirably adapted for framing. “Wm. H. Thomas, *q , one of the man- agers, is now in this city making arrangements for the Ball. This gentleman's well known energy and taste, as well as that of his asso- cil i arantee of the admirable ar- rangements that are being made ”’ Prices —The following list of retail prices is_obtained from various merchants. and show card basket and pen | what it costs to live at this season of the year: Sugar—brown. per Ib, 11al2s cents ; crushed, 16; clarified, 14; loaf, 16. Coffee—Rie, per Ib, 12:14 cents; Java 17; Maracaibo, 14; ‘ocha, 18. Tea—black, per lb, 50a75 cents; green, 50 cents a $1. Rice, per 1b. 6 cents. Molasses, per gallon, 62475 cente; syrup, 87. Herring, per dozen, 15 cents. Mackerel, each, 3al() cents. Salmon, per Ib, 14 cents. Bacon— hams, per Ib, 14 cents; sides, 12; shoulders, ip Eee per bbl, $9a$10; super, $7 2 Clover seed, per bushel, $9; timothy, $4.50. Wood, at the yards—oak, per cord, $6.50a7; pine, $4.50°5. Coal—red ash, per ton, $7a7.50; Tas Fains.—The Harmoneon Club of the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company has volunteered to sing at the Fair of the Sixth Presbyterian church, in Schneider's Building, on to morrow evening. The managers of this Fair have concluded to close with this week, and those who have not yet attended will doubtless improve the opportunity between this and Saturday night. The Trinity Church Fair opens to-night at the Washington Assembly Rooms. on Louisi- ana avenue, and, as usual! with the fairs held by this church, is certain to havea large mea- sure of succces. Those most deserving Fairs at Metropolitan Hall and Iron Hall (the Lutheran Church Fair and the Orphans’ Bair) continue open. Tax Desut or Daw Kice.—Last evening me of the gayest assemblages that ever crowded the walls of an ampuitheatre filled the interior of the Washington Circus. Ex- tation was rife to see Dan Rice, and when © appeared in the circle three hearty cheers made the ‘ welkin ring’? Dan was as ho always is, and has ever been, giving vent to volleys of wit and sorties of sarcasm that fair- Iy convulsed his auditors. 1 hits were quite apropos. Mr. Robinson's riding amazed all; whilst the new troupe of performers both individually and combined, made 2 most de- cided impression. Another triumph may be anticipated to-night. Visitise Minitany —The sub-committees of the volunteer regiment appointed to arrange for the reception of corps from other cities on the fourth of March have been buzily engaged in performing the duties assigned them. Though a great many military companies are expected to participate in the inaugural cere- monies, it is certain that all who report to the officers of the District regiment will be prop- erly received and entertained. A special meeting of the officers is to be held at the Light Infantry’s armory on Friday evening next, to receive the reports of the sub-com- mittces = _ Figutixg Mex —On Tuesday night, about eleven o’clock, a small crowd was assembled near Stone’s wood-yard, on Seventh street, to Witness an exhibition of pugilism. The per- formance was ae Up near fifteen minutes, when a little boy in the crowd sung out, “Here comes Captain Mills and Joe Norwood!” A Mrs. Mary Swoot, do, embroidered ottoman | general scamper ensued, and it was a race in Miss K. McKenna, do, ottoman and mat Paul Sipes, do, Turkish harem cigaritos Miss B. N. Lear, do, worsted work Miss E J 0 Neal, do, gaiter boots Miss M E Lear, do, jeilies and preserves Miss S. M. Lear do, cradie quilt Jno. T Pomery, do, Oxford ties Laura Trunnell, Georgetown, pickles Mrs M Clemente, do, jelly Lewis Hopk Washington, flag Sophia Hopkins, do, tidy . Wm Cruikshank, Georgetown, cil Painting M_ Heffar & Co, Washington, clocks jowelr. i Washington Broom Factory, Washington, brooms Mrs S. Gordon, Mississippi, worsted flowers T J Magruder, Washington, school desk from W G Shattuck, Boston D Houghton, do, cushion and collar Mary Houghton, do, worsted work Mrs. H S Richards, do, needlework Miss H Stone, do, doll bonnet Miss M Wise, do, worsted work Miss Sarah Bureb. do, do Miss A Burch, do, quilt Mive A Cogswell, do, embroidered cape Jno. C Mack, Watertown, N. Y., rotary §'4iu separator b. F. Barker, Washington, marble menu- which all engaged, each trying to reach Four- and-a-half street bridge first. The alarm, however, wi false one, otherwise they might not have effected their escape so easily. Tae “Sziuno Saor’’ Case. —We published in Saturday’s paper an account of an all assault upon Mr Joseph C. Bond, in Wash- ington. Yesterday we received a letter from a young gentleman in A Game "ey in whies he asserts that the assault upon Bond was not made with a slung shot, but with a fst, and grew out of the fact of Mr Bond haring insulted two young ladies. We make this statement at the request of the accused par- ties.— Baltimore Clipper. Trip Postroxep —The Pioneer Hook and Laddercomp any of Richmond, have ned their contemplated visit to this city, Baltimore and Philadelphia, until the month of May next, in consequence of the inability of the Richmond and Potomac railroad company to carry their apparatus until that time, the tide of travel at the present time requiring the en- tire accommodation of the road, it is said, A Detecartion from tbe Young Men's Dem- ocratic (3an Francisco) Club have arrived at New York, to be present at the inauguration Tax Anniversary Bau. oy tax WASHING- ase Ligat Ixvantry —On Monday evening ext, come to be ized as one of the inatitu- tions of the city gives its twentieth annual ball in celebration of the one hundred and twenty-fifth the immortal W: \. Tes pon is erat — of ee uc! iven this com: as earned for the Tnfan ef ‘" these affairs, and they invariably draw out hosts of citizens who do not usually attend public balls. The Executive Committee, headed by Capt. J. Y. Davis, is com: men, who are bound to sustain the reputation of Infantry balls on the present occasion. The company evolutions with which the ball is to be opened, may be counted on as presenting something really superb in that | ine Withers’ fall cornet and cotillon band is en- gaged for the occasion. Tar Weatner.—Kange of the thermometer from Thursday noon, Feb 12. to this morning : Morning. Noon. Night. rid 26° 32° « 32° 32 34 « B 36 42 « 40 20 50 » 416 54 52 - 50 58 54 y . 42 54 56 Thursday .. +e. 50 _ - Average height of the thermometer in the ee toe from Feb. 13th to 19th, inclusive, 4 od . New moon Tuesday, Feb. 24, between 6 and a.m Remarks—Snow and hail 13th; rain 16th ; heavy fogs, with calm air, have prevailed all this week, and this morning air much warmer, with a great deal of floating ice passing dewn the river. B. Grorgrtown, Feb. 19, 1857, Crnrre Marxer.—This morning, the supply in all the branches of the Centre Market was of good quality In the fish market a few shad brought from Savannah were offered at $2 per pair; large rock fish selling at $1 50a$2 each; bunch rock 37} cts ; perch, per bunch, 374 cents Many of the fish dealers have gone down to the landings to make arrangements for re- ceiving supplies of fresh fish regularly durin, the season, and it is probable that all the stands in the fish market will be supplied next week CrassicaL Acapewicar, ReApINcs.—The third of the course of theso popular lestures coe Pe this evening at the room of the Musical Academy. Mr. Crouch, the lecturer, not only shows himself master of his subject, but enters into the spirit of bis theme con amore, singing twelve songs from the old writers, independent of introductory bio- graphical sketches of each composer. thereby giving additional interest to the illustrations, which are full of character and replete with originality. Tar Pywe axp Harrison Trovurz.—To- night Miss Louisa Pyno wil ing, among other exquisite pieces, Rode’s celebrated Air, with variations ; aleo, ‘The Last Rose of Summer.’’ Mr. Harrison will sing some charming selee- tions, and Mr. Horncastle will give some capi- tal brffo songe. All musical tastes must be gratified by the deliciously excellent character of the entertainment offered to-night. HovseBREAKING AND ASSAULT.—This morn- ing, a man named Patrick Carroll was arrest- dd by officer Watson for breaking into the house of George H Walters and assaulting Mr. Walters’ wife and brother. The prisoner was taken before Justice Donn, whocommitted him to the county jail in default of security for court. Tue ATTENTION of persons suffering with with corns, bunions, nails penetrating the flesh, &c . is directed to the advertisement of Dr N.R. Painter, in another column The certificates in the possession of the Doctor are sufficient guarantees that he fully understands his profession and is eminently successful in the removal of these troublesome excrescences. Witp Ducxs —The breaking up of the ice on the Potomac has enabled the duckers to commence their operations again. A consid- erable number of mallards, red necks, and other wild fowl have been killed within the last day ortwo. The ducks, however, are not yet in very good condition. District Marrers —In the Senate, yester- day, Mr. Brown asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill granting certain additional powers to the Corporation of Washington ; which was read twice and referred to the Com- mittee on the District of Columbia. Sorreg Dansante.—Another of those pop- ular Soirees of Carusi takes place on Saturday night. Burpee Mcrper —Just received an extra supply of 1,000 copies of the Police (iazette, containing the portraits of all the persons im- plicated in the horrible murder. Also. Godey’s Book for March For sale at Adamson’s, Seventh street, opposite the Post Office Goper's Lapy’s Book ron Marcu, contain- ing the latest fashions for ladies and children’s dresses. Ladies who contemplate attenli: the great Inauguration Ball should send im- mediately to Shillington’s, corner Four-and-a- half street and Pennsylvania avenue, and procure a copy. t Warca Retornxs.—John Brown vagrant; dismissed Lewis Haslip, aged 10 years, F. Howard Harrod, aged 6 years, Wm. Butter- balled, aged 10 years, disorderly at the Cir- cus; reprimanded and dismissed. Edward St. John, disorderly dismissed John Newland, drunk and disorderly; fine and costs —————__.._._.._.___. MARRIED, On the 17th instant, by the Rev. Mr. O'Toole, Mr. JAMES L. BARBUUR to Miss ANNIE E- MOORE, both of this city. On the 18th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Byrne, @ B. BRISCOE to Miss BETTIE A. SAS8- CER, bofhb of Prince pa co ,Md. (Marlboro’ Gazette copy) DIED, On the 19th instant, at half past 20’clock a. m., of consumption, after a lony and peinful illness. Mrs LUCINDA L. SMITH, tn the Sist year of her age The friends of the family are requested to at- tend her funeral on Saturday, the 2Ist instant, at 2o’clock p m , from her late residence, south- west corner of Sth and K streets, without further notice. At Indienola, Kansas, areert A 26, 1857, after a brief iline s, ANDREW JOH of this city, in the 33d year of his age. On the 14th instant, in the 36th year of her age, Mrs ELIZABETH TRAIL, consort of Richard ‘Trafl, formerly of Montgomery co , Md. ADIES®’ CABAS, RETICULES, WORK Boxes, Hair, Tooth, and Nati Brushes, India Rubber, and Buffalo Dressing Combs, at feb 17-3t LAMMOND’s, CARD. SAAC HERZBERG, LICENSED PAWNBROKER, W411i loan $10,000 in sums to sult, on any articles of value No 429 Pennsylvania avenue, between 3d and 4}¢ streets. jan 7-eo3m* DR.N.R. PAINTER, (From Charleston, Seuth Carol Surgeon, Chirepodist and Practical Upera- ter e feet NVITES THE A NTION OF Members of Arita, meee Citizens, and Strang- ers to his instantaneous and effectual ) cure of CORNS, BUNIONS, Nails Penetrating the Flesh, cured without, the slightest pain, by a new and pe- cullar method, without cutting, by means of an elixir of his own composition, in five to ten min- utes, and the relief is so instantaneous, that the persons thus treated can immediately puton their shoes and walk wi bout the least inconvenience. Dr P. has practised in his profession for the last twenty-four years with remarkable success, and is now well known and vouched for by respectavle and prominent persons, some of whose names are nexed is Orders will be attended to ifleft at Browns’ Hotel, or the Kirkwood House, or at my Offce, No 310 eens et avenue, over Hutchinson Monroe’s Fancy Store. re Refers, by pezmission, to—Washington: @. W. Humphreys, Jonas b. Levy Hon. L. M Keltt, Ex Gov. Thomas,B Tucker. Baltimo: W. @. Maxwell, Col 3 Houston, Calvin Green, P H. Sullivan. Charleston: Prof. Dickson, Prof Gittings, Dr. H. V. Tooner, Dr W. Fitch. Dr P. can be consulted from § to 12 a.m , and from 1 to6 p.m , and will Fesidences, try a great reputation in | sed of energetic gentle- — this time-honored company, which has | anniversary of the birth-day of a : AUCTION SALES. By JA8.C. Mc@ UIRK, Auctioneer. PEREMProny SALE OF INVOICE OF Knivesand Forks, Carvers and Forks, Waiters, Mats, &c.—On SAT- NING, February 2ist, at 10 o’clk, auction rooms, I shall sell without 13 gross Bnives and Forks 3 dozen pairs Carvers and Forks 2 Candlesticks 3 dozen Square and Gothic Waiters 2 dozen Rammers sy: lareag-nee, Lot Olicloth, Table Mats, Seu ‘Terms cash. JAS. C. MeGUIRE. feb 19-d Auctioneer. By A GREEN, Auctioneer. yXORLLERT UBNITURE, VERY su perior Gold Watch, Eogravings, &c., at Auction.—On SATUKDAY, the 2ist instant, I shall sell, in front of my Auction Store, No 526 7th street, at 10 o’clock a m , a very superior as- sortment of Furniture, via : 3 eos rosewood velvet-covered Castor Arm- rs Mahogany and curled maple Bedsteads a o es Tables, Wash and Work nds Fine Hair and Shuck Mattresses ard Bedding Walnut Extension Table, Cane and other Chairs Cooking, Air-tivht, and other Stoves Kitchen Requisites, &c. 1 superior Gold Watch 6 copies of the Life of William Pinkney 6 fine large French Engravings in gilt Fiames, Scenes of Louis XV, with keys feb 19-2 A. GREEN, Auct By WALL, BANRARD & CO., Acctioneers. (XTENSIVE SALE OF CROCERI ES, Liquers, Cigars, &c., at Auction.—On SATUKDAY MORNING, Febr aary 2ist, at 10 o’clock, we will sell, in front of our Auction Rooms a large assortn ent of Groceries, Liquors, Cigars, &c , without reserve, in part— ‘Ten ¥ casks Superior Cognac Bandy ‘Twelve \ cash superior Cognac Brandy 10 bbis Magnolia Whiskey Balances les, &c. ; § bbls very flae old Whiskey ‘teched. Also, a , yard. SON, formerly ; feo 7 Swe 1 iybid 10th and lith stree's, capable of lodgin; ' sons each, suitable for military or clu 5 y casts Brandy 10 barrels Whiskey imperial, Gunpowder, and Black ‘Teas 30 voxes Femily and Olive 8oa Maccaroni, Starch and Indigo Blue 4 boxes Tobacco, iarge and smail Blacking Adamaptins and Mould Candles 16 bi Buckwte:t, Saleratus 10 essort: d Cigars, &c 2,000 ibs of Pure White Lesd ‘Toge:her with rundry other articles in the Gro cery five not enumerated, the eff.cts of a grocer deciining busines, whhout reserve Tecs: 83) and under, cash ; over that amounta credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, beariny interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO, feb 19-4 Auctioneers By A. GREEN, Auctionerr OCERIES, HOUSZHULD AND Kitch- en Furniture, &c., at Auction, —- On WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, I shall sell, at the grocery store andr sidence of Mr. J «Shennor, on 2uth street, No, 262. between Lana M streets, at 18 o’clock e. m , ail the Groceries in the store and the Furni‘ure in the hou e, viz Tea, Sugar, and Coff.e Soap, Canates, and Srooms, ect Cigars, Crockery and Glass Ware, a Store Fixtures, Tea Caddies, Scales, & With a large assortment of ether Groceries, ruch as are usually kept in a retail ere store —* barrele Liquor, Brandy, tin, Whiskey, c. which will positively be sold And the Reusehold Furniture, ench as Mahogany Sofas, Bureaus Maple and otker Bedsteads Waidrobes, Washstands, Mattresses and Bedd rg Looking Glaeses, Tables, Chairs, Cupboards, ana Safe Fine Cooxing and other Stoves With a gocd lot of Kitchen requisites ‘Terms cash A. GREEN, feb 19-4 Auctioneer By JAS. ©. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer Grex SALE OF MARBLE STATUA. ry and Parian Statuettes, Fancy Arti. cles, &c.—Sig. Vito Viti & Bon’s grand sae of classical ob jects of Art, the products of the siud- ins of Italy, will take place on FRIDAY MURN- 1*G, February 27, at 10 o’c ock, on the second floor of our Auction Rooms, where these beauti- ful works cf art will be arranged for exhibition, and nay be examined the dsy previous to the sale. in the assertment wi!!l be found— Superb Grecian Ums, of Steaua marble Etruvian Vases, with relievos, for mantels Richly carved Pompei Urns, of elaborate design Baccante Tezzas, for curds, &c 1 superb miniature copy of Power’s Greck Slave the first plece of the size ever imported, an the product of the chisel of Pisani Psyche and Pandora, two beautiful Parian figures Also, the Circastian, Charity and Prudence, Innocence, Minna and Brenda, Helen of Troy, Gentle Shepherd, ac Superb Tete-s-‘Fete and Hanging Vases ‘Phe above assortment Is weil worthy of the a'- tention of all lovers of the fine arts fan comprises far more meritorions goods than have heretofore been offered to the public. itis hoped that, owing to the intended depar- ture for Italy of Messrs. Vito Viti & Sons, ame- tours will not let slip this opportunity of purchas- ing erticies of a classical character. erms cash JAS. C. McGUIRE, teb 19-4 Auctioneer. For Sale and Rent. OR RENY.—A GOOD AND SPACIOUS Furnlehed Bedroom. Apply at No. 435 Sh street. between G and H streets feb 19-3t* VURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —A number of very desirable and neatly furnished Rooins, (two of them Puriors) all pleasantly si*- nated, and will he rented on reasonabie term=. Apply at Mrs SULIVAN’S, 273 F street. | Dishes SALE OR RENT —A 8MALL FWO tory Brick and whole ®quare No. 303,fronting on 11th and 12:h streets west, and V end W stree 5 north, suitable fora Market Garden or Deiryman For particulars inquire of E. COWLING. No 209 G street, betwean 13th and 1ith fel 19-4 * OR KENT —ON M STREBT, BETWEEN 12th and ith streets, a desirable three-story Brick House, with a good Pump of Water, and Stabling for Carriage and Horses. The location most healthy and desirable. feb 19 at® east —$—$_$______, OR RENT.—A SMALL FARM, CON- taining i7 jg geres of highly improved Land, siturted on New Road from Georgetown, and ad joining Drovers’ Rest It has on ita fine Dwel- lng House, Barn, Stables, aud other out-bulld- ings; besides an Orchard of choice Peach, Ap- ple, Cherry, Apricot, and Plum Trees, and for gardening purposes is unsurpassed. Italso has on ita good *laugbter-Heuse, and would suita person carrying on the butcberjbusiness. Inquire of THOS : SHOEMAKER, Northern Liberty or Centre Market. 1t® feb 19 Lw* UOMS, LARGE AND HANDSOMELY furnished, leghted with Gas, for Rent at No 24 Missouri avenue, between 4}¢ and 6th streeis, nearthe National Browns’ Hotel. feb 16-318 Fo SALE.—A LARGE CONVENIENT Frame House, with 11 Rooms and Passage, situated on L street, between 9b and 10th, No. 504 Also, a large Stable and Carriage House at- ood Pump of Water in the Inquire of GEO. P. LANGLEY, on lth street, near K street, fo: further information. feb 18-1w OR SALE —AN OLD AND WELL ESPAB- lished Book and Statlonery Store, now doin, a good business. For address apply at this office. feb 17-3t* OTICE.—THE SUBSCRIBER HAS FIT- ted up two large Lodging Rooms in Schnel- der’s new Buliding, on Peon. avenue, between 150 per- rooms. Also, Rooms for private parties of ten or twelve gentlemen, all of which can be rented by early application to Wm.8. SIMPSON,Simpson House, southwest corner of 10th street and Penn. avenue. feb 17-3t Oe Fok RENT.—_NEAR THE NEW G6OV- ernment Printing Office, a convenient Dwel ling House, containing six Rooms and Kitchen. ‘The Houee is situated on Peirce street, between Ist and North Capitol streets. ‘Toa good tenant the low rent of $10 will be charged. Apply to the w ned, Ge scons the premises, or at my stall at the tre Market. jan 30-1f CHARLES THOMA. 'URNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —MRS G. ANDERSON has for rent three or four Kooms, which are comfortably furnished, and can be converted into parlors orchambers, as may be required. Penn. avenue, 2d door east of the Kirkwood House. feb 5-2W {OR RENT —A PARLOR AND CHAMBER handsomely furnished, in one of the most desirable foeatlons in the city, being tn the v'- cinity of the National, Browns’, and Dexter's Hotel The house is new, with all the modern improvements, water, ges,&c. Also,severai very pleasant Chambe: Pply at No 46 Louisiana avenue, south side, near 6th street. feb2 See ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA R. R. ROAD, GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE, Wo DsILy say Ces he NIGHTS ex epted) leave Alexandria for Richmord— At7¥ a. m,and&% pm wv. JAMES A, EVANS, Agent, AUCTION SALES, THIS AFTERNOON AND TO-MORROW. OW By JAS. C. Mc@UIRE, Auctioneer. SING SALE OF BOOKS and Prints. On THIS (Thursday) EVENING, F, 19th, at 7 o’clock, at the Au: tion Rooms, we sha | close out the Invoice of Books and Prints, many valuable works remain to be sold, together with a large lot of beautiful P fnte, Etchingr, &e It JAS C.McGUIRG, auct’r ByA GREEN, Auctioneer. RICKS, LUMBER, &c., AT AUCTION. On THURSDAY, the 19th instant, I shall sell, at 4% o'clock p. m., at the corner of Sth and O streets north, at the place where four boures were burnt, between ten and twenty thousand good Bricks aud a large number cf Doors, W ind- ows, Sheds,&c The above articles to be removed in 30 days from day of sale Terms cash. A. GREEN, feb 17-4 Auctioneer By JAS C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer ‘P\RUSTEE SALE OF FURNITURE and it —On THURS- DAY MORN ry 26th, at 10 o'clock, eed cf trust duly re- corded —s cords for Washington county, the Furniture and Effects contai: in house No 6, on north A street, between Delaware avenue and First street east, opposite the Capitol rk, consisting of— ahogeny and Walnut Hair Spring Sofas, Parlor Chairs, and Rockers Marble-top Center Table, Card Tables Damask ana Lace Curtains, Shades Mabovany Dining-Tables, ky teboards Twenty four Arm Dining Chalis China, Glass, ard Crockery Ware, Table Cutlery Cane and Wood-sext Chairs, Lounge Brosrels, Three-ply, and In, in Can ts Large quantity of iicoth, Matting. Rugs Gas Chand: liers, Pendants and Fixtures Eight Feather Bed:, Bolsters erd Pillows Hairand Husk Mattresses, Blankets, Comforts, © sar Sheets, &c , Beds eads, Bureaus, Washstands, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets Clock, Cottage Set, Chamber Tables, &c. Cooking and other Stoves Together with a general assortment of House keeping articles Terms: $25 and under, cash; over thet suma credit of 60 and 90 days, for catisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest THOS. J. FISHER, Trustee. feb 19 eo&kds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct By A RUSTER ADLE.—Cn SATURDAY 28th February, 1857, at4¢ o’clock p.m , in front of the premises, by virtue o° a deed of trust to me, dated May !2'h, 1854, and recorded in !iber J A.S,No 77, folios 485, &e > one of the land records of Washington county, District of Colum- bia, Lot No 1, Square No 539, having a fronton Third street west of 45 feet 9 inches, and 75 feet on G street routh. Terms cash. Ail conveyauces at the cost of the purchaser 4. H. GODDARD, irastee feb 15- GREEN, Auct’r By A. GREEN, Auctioneer ["rzevEeD PROPEKTY AT AUCTION, A good opportunity for capitsiisis' ‘The ow: - er, iutending to move to Kinsas, wi!l cffer at public saie. forcash, kis entire eal istate. on WEUNESDAY, February 25th, at 4 0° lock p m ,in frontef the premises This property fronts 8th street west, between New York avenue end K street, Immediately opposize the Northern L, - ties Market end improved with nine build : ylelding yearly over $609 There is not a more conspicuous, handsome, and hea thy !ecation In the city,and must shortly comand 4 large price Title indisputable it will be sold without reserve feb 18-4 A. GRE , Auct MARSHAL's SALE. —in virtue of a writ of fieri facias, issued from the Cierk’s ( fice of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Washington, and to me directed, { shall expore to public sale for cash, in front of the Ccurt House door of seid cx unty,on THURS- DAY, the 12th day of Merch, 1857, at 1 o’ciork m , sil defecdant’s iights, title, claim and inter- estin and to the south balf of Let No 27, in Square No 5:7, containing 4 ‘are feet, more or less, together with, a nd eingu'ar, the im- provements thereon, in the y of Washington C., se asd and levied upon as propane oO} George Rhodes. Jr., and will be sold to satisfy Judicial No 63, to March term, 1-57, Thomas Hughes, es George Rhodes, Jr 3. D. HOOVER, Marehal for the District of Colu feb 17 dts M ARSHAL’S SALE.—In virtue of a wilt of fleri factas, issued from the Clerk’s Onice of the Circuit Court for the county of Washi in the District of Columbia, and to me I shall €xpo-e to public sale, for c#sh,on FR!- DAY, the 27th day of February, }-57, commenc- ing at 10 o’clock a_m_, at the store room of Fran- ci- Y. Naylor, on Pennsy!vania avenue, between Sd and 4g streets, routh side, the following goods and @: in part, One Servant Wo- a for life Bedsteads, Bed and 1 Wardrobe; 4 1 / ashstand ; 1 Clock: Bureau and i..oking Giass; 6 Pitehers : 2 Maps; 1 Uil Carpet; 12 Chairs; 1 Settee; lot of Books; 1 lot of Crockeryware; Kiteben Utensils; I shall sell, by virt ebr ue of the land re bia alot of Registers; Ventilato: Sopper Tea Ker- les; Saucepans; Furnace ; New and Uld Slowes; Iron Pets; Boll Sifters; Coal Hcds; Sbovels Castings, Ccitce Noastere, Dripping Pans, Chat- ing Dishes; Ice Cream Moulds; Japan Boxes ; Paient Balance; lion Chest; Water C'osety: Washstand Basins Shower Baths; Cocks for Bath Tubs, 2nd a lot of Counterr. Shelves. a&ec., setaed ard evied upon as the Gods and Chattels of francis Y. Naylor, and will be sold to satisfy Judicial No 1, to Uccober term, 1856 J.D BUOVER, Marshal for the District of Columbia oul) ats By WALL, BARNARD & CO, Aucts RADE SALE UF CHINA. C and Gtass Ware.—On TU 2th February. we on tke corner of 9i ce OCKERY,. SDAY, the shall sell, at our Ware Rooms, treet and Louisiana avenue, m ,a large aszort- " Crockery Ware: 25 dozen Niagara Gri Tea Cups sa do do Coffee do ‘Tea and Coffee Sets Niagara Dinner, Desert, and Soup Piates 12 dozen Fea aud Coffee Pots 25 do shallow and deep Nishes 48 do do Bekers 6 do Totlet Sets, consisting of ten pieces to the fet 4 dozen covered Granite and © C Chambers 50 do plain pressed and eut ‘Tumblers 20 do do ao Gobiets Also, a large assortment of covered Dishes Sauce Bowls Pickle bishes, Soup Tureens Sugar and Cream Jugs, Soups, and Trays Foct Baths, &c. All of which will positively be sold to the highest bidder. Terms: Allsums of ardjunder $30, cash; over that amount a credit of 6) and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest. WALL, BARNARD & CO., feb 16-4 Auctioneers ———— NOTICE—NOTICE. HAVE A FEW OF THOSE CHEAP TO!- LET SEYS on hand, which | wish to; cloee out, and will sell atcost. Also, GOD L©TS and other GLASS WARE, that mus be so'd preparitory toa change in my business. Allthat want to buy cheap, please call at No 209, between 9th acd 10th streets, Penn. avenue. feb 17 6m JOHN McDEVITT. MRS. GEORGE. ATE FROM EN@LAND, WISHES TO inform the ladies end gentlemen of Wask- ington and Georgetown that she can be seen and consulted with such as t, present, ard faiure; also, Love, Marrlage, Losses, Absent Friends, Law Svits, and many cther particulars. Shecan be seen on 22d and B streets, near the Obrerve- tory. Dadtes 25 cents, and gentlemen 56 cents. Hours—From¥a. m. untll9p m. feb 17-2w* The Attention of the public is re- spectfully called to the foliowing Netice : * VARNELL’S " PAINTING EMPORIUM US'r OPENED ON A NEW PLAN. No. 51 Loulsianaavenus, between 6th ard 7th sts , north side, -ign of the large Eagle. HOUSE, SIGN, and FANCY PAINTING of every description will be executed at reasonable pricex, and by competent workmen. I am determined to give entire setisfaction to ali wko wiil give me a trial. Sign and Fancy Work ten per cent cheaper than the old standard preee. The Establishment will be open from 7 a. m., to t past 6 o’clock p. m , and ali orders will be promptly attended to. feb 16-dim ™ RETIRED PHYSICIAN, WHOSE sands of life have nearly run out, discovered while living in the Kast Indies, a certain cure for Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, and General Debility Wishing todo as much goed as possible he will send to such of his afflicted fellow beings as request it, this recipe, with full and explicit directions for making It up and successfully using it. He requires each ap- porwr to enclose himone shilling ; three cents to sge on the Kecipe, and the re- mainder to be sppienae the ponent of this ad- vertisement. Dr. H. JAMES, Jersey City, N. J. feb 16-Im TELEGRAPH NEWS. FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESs. New Jersey U8. Senator Special dispatch for the Evening Star ) tox, Feb 18.—The Hon. J.R Thom- was, this morning. incaueus, GRasimourly Sere for the United States Senate on the rs ot. Harmony and good feeling pre- vailed The joint mesting to elect takes plese t> morrow at 12 m. ) » Nomination for Congress. (Special dispateh for the Evening Star } HAErtORD. Conn, Feb 18—Hon. Esra Clark, Jr , has been renomi; ated for Cougress unanimously —- > me From Nitaragua. i New Vaveans, Feb. 18 —Col. RB: turned on the Texas from Risssagen, Eady woundel. He confirms the news already transmitted. —- Fatal Duel at Savannah Avesta, Feb. 18.—A duel secures’ at Se- vanoah on Monday. between Daniel Elliot and Thomas Danie!. The latter was killed at the first fire. Baltimore Markets. Bactivore, Feb 19 —Flour is firmer, with sales of City Mills and Howard Street $6.25 Wheat is without particular change; salesof reds at $1 40a$1 42, and whites $1 55a$1 60. Ene of yellow corn at 60c, and prime white at Hs Whisky is selling at 27ja28$0 New York Markets. New Yorn, Feb. 19 —Flour has declined ; arg of State at $6 30a$6 45; Southern $6 75 a$7 10. Wheat is buoyant; white $1.75a$1.80. Cora has advanced; sa'es of 7,000 bushels at T4e for mixed Pork is firm; new mess $21.50 Beef i« steady; repacked Chicago $15a$15 75. Lard is buoyant; sales at 14‘c. in bbis. Whisky is firm; Ohio 290 Financial. ’ New Yorx, Feb 19.—Stocks are firmer: Chicago and Rock Island 98; Illinois Central bonds, 973, Michigan Southern 75; New York Central 883; Perm Coal Co 94; Roading 797 Sterling exchange is dull BEWAKE OF BAD OYSTERS, TE BALTIMORE PAPERS ARE CAU- ry oe public agetnst the use, of Uysters brought to that city, which bave been frozen and thawed again tke same will be true of oysters brought un the Potomac for weeks tocome, “they are not fit for use °° SCHWARZE & DRURV will not buy the Oysters up this siver, for now they have a per manent establishment at Herring Bay, on the Chesapeake, wiere the best Oysters tn the world are taken f ‘bh out of the waters, and expressed to this city the same day. This arrangement will last throughout the fon LO YOU EAT AT A RESTAURANT? Re sure to call for SCH WAKZE & DRUKY’S OYSTERS, for all good houses get thelr be.t through this channel. Orders left at 49 Eleventh street, 24 door abors E. feb 18-3t WOODEN WAKE. ‘PSHE ©UBSCRIBER HAS NOW IN STORE a most complete assortment of the best WOUDEN WARE ever before offered for sais in this market. [t consists of — 25 di zen Large Tubs 20 © horse Buckste, 19 lron bound Buckets, Brass-bourd do, Iron-bound do, with tops, Brass-bound do., do Peck, Half Peck. Qr Peck Measures Half Bushel Measures, Staff Churns, brass and iron-bound, Barrel do. Gur arrangements are such that our stock will always be found fuli, and prices (either wholesale or retall) as low as the Eastern cities. A call from the trode is respectfully solicited JU8 L SAVAGE, Sign of the Gilt Faw, Pa av, 7-it between 10th and 11th sts. SC PERB GRAND PIANO. ECEIVED ON THE 7TH INSTANT, from Messrs Chickering & Sons, n, another full Grand Piano, se- lected expressly to the order of M. T] g for his farewell concerts in this city, and @ perfect duplicate to the two Grands used. by him at bis former concerts, and since sold Tois superb instrument is for sale at the factory price, to de:ivered after the Concerts of M. Thalberg In store, as usual, the largest and most ant assortment of Pianos in this city, comprising Par- lor Grand, Louis X1V, Central and Square Pi- anos, of every scale and pattern, from the celebra- ted factory of Chickering & Sons, and other ap- Proved factories ‘The subscriber's experience, the extent of bis bi«tness, and his money facilities enab’e him to ctter Instruments of the best quality at the lowest rices. 2 Also, om hand a numbcr of good second band Pianos ; great bargains. ment cf superior Melodeons of various toes ates, Violins, &c RICHARD DAYI3, Penn. avenue FIRST CLASS RESTAURART. THE AMERICAN BEAGLE CHAKLES KLUTZ&CO., Corner of Ninth and D streets. Et AVING TAKEN THIS LARGE AND magnificent stand, near Penn avenue, the senfor partner in this aff ir takes as ob orca-ion to return bis thanks to the friends who sustained and supported him while sccupy- ing Lis Reetaurant on the corner of Penn avenue and Ilth street. “ « “ “« “ HOR ANAD feb The house which he and his partner new ocenpy 1s decidedly one of the best, if nottbe very best in Washington city, being central and convenient, near the Centre Marke, and within a few doors of the main Avenne It anew buliding and furnished in the most gant style, having every convenience. with rge Vaul's and Cellars, deep, airy, and cool, ad well calculated to keep their Ales, Portes, &c , + inthe best condition during the summer Their Bar wil ‘ays be sup} with te most chotest and best brands of Wines and Liquors, and their table with the best that the markets can afford. The best Oysters, Crabs, Lobsters, &c , &c , will always beon bend. Weil furnished and pleasant Rooms for parties of gentlemen always read) Persons desiring men's during any bour of the day or night, can be accommodated, as their table is always set. Having — themselves with one of the best French Cooks, cbliging Ber Tenders, and Servants, and devoting their entire personal atten- tention to thelr business, they respectfully ask a share of the public patronage. U> The friends avd patrons of the senior part ner are respectfally invited te call at this new es. ablishment feb 13-1w D. SMITH, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. ION VEYANCING IN ALL ITS BRANCE es, promptly attended to; and ail business ning to the office of a Magistrate will be tched at the earl est moment Office 13th street, between F and G, west feb 14-1lm FRESH VENISON, UST RECEIVED FROM THE WEST, A large lot of superior VENISON. Families and others can be supplied! by the saddles, or quantity to sui< purchasers. Also received, a fresh supply of superior OYSTERS. Families and others supplied at the lowest price, corner of Penn avenue and 3d street, Union Refectory. feb 6-1m B. SCHAD. UOWLING SALOON FOR epee as Bowling Saioon on WD street, be- tween sth end 9th, will be sold at a ait ms ain. Ibis is agood chance to per dl rice e money. Apply at once. feb lo-cott Dv. EK DELARUE H4S JUST RE- Meweae new case of FRENCH EM BRO! ERIES and LAGES of the best stamps; also, a choice assortment a real Parisian a such as Caps a _—_- de Chambre, Handker- re apaten of t this last Invoice will take place To-Morrow (Thursday,) 16th instant. The attention of ladies 1s respe-tfully solicited to the above articles, a6 Will be sold at low prices 258 Pennsylva: avenue. feb 18. AMS FOR ING, &c. r HAVE ANOTHER CHOICE LOT OF HAMS, cured for baking, with the receipt sucht Bus EaGege tebe ED BE: a c ear “KING & BURCHE feb 17 Cor. Vt ave and st. TATOES.—100 BUSHELS PRIME Prints MERCER POTATOES, in store, and for sale in lots to suit mi pune, fan tf 85 Want SS INED SUGARS.—5S BARR Grmahed, Powdered, and Clarified Sugars in ore, and for sale PY, aR BOUR & SEMMES.