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LUCAL INTELLIGENCE.
yuTiM or tub Hoaid or Trustees or tub
Pcblic Schools.?The regular iin-eting of the
BuuNl was held at the Aldermen's room. City
Hull. yesterday afternoon. at 3 o'clock.
rr?^nt. Mr All", (Prf>id',nt.) Mr. 8. A H.
M. KtmstSecretary.) and Messrs. Morgan. Ma
g ruder, Polk. Pearson. Pendleton, Wheeler, Wil
son. ami l)irki 11*011, of the Board
The Secretary wu authorized to obtain the
opinion of the Corporation Attorney in relation to
the bill of *;>*>. brought by Mr. John PHI. for
alleged services rendered. The bill was laid
over
TheChalrro.se to a personal explanation, stating
that he had been called upon by a partizan body
styling itself the "American Council of the Sev
enth Ward." to vacate his seat as a Trustee of
the Public Schools, adding that he regarded the
demand as unauthorised and presumptuous. He
said that he had been elected to the Board before
the so-called American party existed; that he
had been retained by them in the office after they
had come into power in this city, and even before
he became a member of that party. He bad been
expelled from the party t>efore he received the
note requesting him to resign his seat as trustee.
He said, in conclusion, that the Board of Trus
tees had never recognized, or in any instance act
cd tinder, partizan or sectarian accountability;
nor did he olieve that the Board had been biased
by such influences in the appointment ordisplace
ment of teachers, the selection of book*, ?r in the
management of the Public Schools
He asked that the explanation l>e accepted by
the Board and entered upon its journal.
Mr. Polk moved to lay it on the table.
Mr. Pearson objected.
Mr. Morgan hoped that the explanation would
be received and entered upon the journal.
Mr. Dickinson denied the right of any member
to make a personal explanation in relation torn
matter altogether extraneous to the affairs of the
Board ; he did not consider the paper which had
been read an explanation, but rather a denuncia
tion of the action of the Seventh Ward Council,
an ex-party private matter, of which the Board
had no knowledge, and he objected to making
the Board the vehicle on which to drive the pri
vate affairs of the gentleman iuto public notice.
The Secretary thought it was proper to receive
the explanation, and place the same on the jour
nal; when spread on the pages of that bwk it
would furnish a standing proof that the Board
was not actuated by party motives in any of tle.r
proceedings.
Mr. Magruder opposed Ihe reception, on the
ground that it was no business of thf Board to
consider the matter.
The Chair thought he had a right to be heard
in the matter, and insisted on the reception of the
explanation, he thought that the opposition of the
member* was a reflection on the Cnair, and want
ing in courtesy.
Mr. Polk said he was unwilling to I* charged
with a disposition to be discourteous to the Chair.
If lie thought the paper had any relevancv to the
proceedings of the Board, he would not object to
its Iteing entered upon the journal.
Mr. Dickinson reiterated his objection to the
reception.
Mr. Pendleton thought that any member of the
Board had the right to make explanations; he
would lie glad to near any that might ?>e made;
he did not see any actual necessity for having
personal explanations entered upon the books;
still he did not object to such a disposition of the
paper.
The Chair did not ask this as a favor, but as
an act of justice There was no instance known
iu parliamentary history where the right of a
member of a body to make pe s tnal explanai ons
was denied; he insisted on the reception on the
ground of right.
Mr. Polk ditlered from the Chair on the subject
of parliamentary law. He had had occasion to
study parliamentary usage, and had never known
an instant e where an explanation was received
upon any matter irrelevant to the proceedings.
The Chair then asked the yeas and nays to be
taken on the motion.
Mr. Pearson objected to the phraseology of the
explanation it explained : it was a denial and a
denunciation, and should not be considered in
the light of an explanation.
It was then suggested to alter the phraseology
of the proposed entry in the journal to make it
read "Mr. Atl*ee read a paper purporting to be a
personal explanation in regard to matters therein
mentioned, aud a?ked that the same be entered
npon the jonrnalof the Board."
The question was taken on the motion as thus
presented, and was lost?ayes 4, noes 7.
Mr. Morgan reported a bill from the Potomac
Chapel for rent of school-room; which was re
ferred to a committee of the whole, and made the
special ordei for the next meeting of the Board
Mr. Polk offered the following resolution, and
asked that it lie placed on the journal:
Ktjoiced. That the objection of the Board to
the reception of the paper offered by Mr. AtLee
as a personal explanation was, that the Board did
not consider it as a personal explanation proper
for the action of the Board, the subject-matter
thereof having no relevance whatever to the busi
ness of the Board.
D was so ordered
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen
on a committee to prepare a plan for the coming
annual sch?>ol examination ? Messrs. Pendleton,
Magruder. Wilson, and Wheeler.
Mr D'u kinson read a communication from Miss
Jane M. Thompson of the First District School, in
relation to the disposition of the school during
her Illness.
Mr. Dickinson and others spoke in warm terms
of the merits of Miss Thompson as a teacher, and
expressive of their regret at her illness; after
which the communication was referred to the sub
boa id of that district.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, Miss Fannie E.
Hoover was elected assistant teacher in primary
school No. 1 first district.
Mr. Magruder asked advice of the Board in re
spect to the refusal of the Mayor to recognize him
hitu as treasurer of the Board of Trustees; bills
w?-re coming in every day that ought ts be paid ;
there was money in the treasury for contingent
expenses; should he |?av out after the refusal of
th'- Mayor to recognize him as treasurer ?
The Chair decided, and also the Board, that he
had a right to pay out until he had legal notice to
stop.
And then the Board adjourned.
The Potomac Rivek.?The current is running
with increased velocity this morning, and the
drift wood keep* the steamers constantly on the
dodge.
The upper flsh landings are pretty much aban
doned for the season. "At Jackson city landing
yesterday Mr. Hunter had his net ruined by the
drift wood
At the White House landing yesterday Messrs.
Burk 4. \Y mdsor mad? the largest haul of the
season On one tide they hauled in 3,0t5Oshad.
J sold the entire haul last evening, at the Al
exandria wharf, at tli per hundred.
Herring were selling at $11 perthousand. This
price for herring is 111 strong cont.ast with the
prices at this M-win last year. Then herring
we.e a drug in the market at SI 50 per thousan u,
and no time last year were they bringing more
than fO 5*1 per thousand. The cold current in
the river, in consequence of the huge pile* of ice
lathe region of the Falls above, has scattered the
flsb, and it is supposed driven them back to the
salt water.
Fiunall's Landing, at Aquia Creek, was aban
doned yesterday Mr. F has, it is estimated,
sustained a lo*s of between S7.U0U and #8,000
The lauding opposite Alexandria yesterday
niade a tolerable haul of herring, which was sola
*i the Washington wharf for *9 3ti per thousand
No arrivals at the wharves this morning Neaily
all the lower landings have "cut out.''
The Thomas Collyer is laying by at the wharf,
prvoaring for the construction of a hurricane
deck Her usual trip to Mount Vernon is to-mor
row.
A coal barque, name unknown, was towed from
Georgetown to Alexandria yesterday evening, and
Is ;rig unable to obtain a cargo at either the (ieorge
town or Alexandria wharves, was obi iged to leave
without any cargo. It is a remarkable fact, that
thete is not at the present time a single ton of
Cumberland coal for sale in Washington A good
r>pei ulatiou might be made by the Baltimore
dealers just now, by sending a few hundred tons
f om that market to supply the demand, until the
late damages 011 the canal have been repaiied.
Thibu Wabd Mbctixg?Last night, a Union
meeting was held at Coomb*' room*, on Pennsyl
vania avenue The following nominations were
made:
For Alderman?Tho* Donoho
For Common Couac.i?James Bryan, Lam
bert Tree. J. P. Brown.
Delegates to City Convention?William Gait,
Joseph Lyon, Hudson Taylor.Samuel Lewis, Z.
Jones.
John T Mitchell. Hudson Taylor, Sam'l Lew
i*. Dr. Force, and Oeorge T. Jackson were ap
pointed * Vigilance Committee to attend the polls
at tite coming June election*.
The nominations were unanimous, and the best
of feeling prevailed.
Csfitally Done.?Our enterprising neighbor,
Mr. John Alexander, uphulsterer and paper
hanger, has made a capital jobof the rooms in the
War Department occupied by the Secretary as bis
i tfi? e and antr-room, which now look as though
they had been in the hands of a very skilful and
t .stefal decorative artist in oils. We presume
that no such wall paperiug was ever be/ore exe
cuted in Washington?the style and finish of the
work bring the newest importations from France
In Mr A 'aline.
Gasgwats or the Mabbbt.?In the Centra
Market, on Tuendav, the gangways in several
rlaces were obstructed by barrels of potatoes,
has bet*, boxes. Ac. Several ladies had their
<lrcMes torn in attempting to |?ss. Tbefactsweie 1
nude known to the clerk, and this morning the |
K*ngway* were a little more f.ee than usual The
polfie ?fll< ers attend the markets and keep the
4id avenues clear of homes and wagons,
it w<hiUi *? well for the officer* of the market
,"1"' to thr inteiinr, and keep the gangways clear
otsm h articles as would tear the dres-es of ladles
through.
The Affrat Tiitbkdat?Below will be
found a letter from Mr. John McLend Murphy
upon the subject of hi# affray with the Hon Dan 1
E. Sickle*, that occurred yesterday in this city,
wherein the accuracy of the original account of it
appearing in the Star's local column*, which was
obtained from Mr. Sickles, the assailed, is denied.
We publish Mr. Murphy s letter, because having
published the account irom the other side Mich a
course on our part is due to the Star's position as
a public journal.
Willards' Hotel. Washington. May#.
To the Editor of tkt Star: I deeply regret the
necessity of furnishing to the press a statement of
certain occurrences which took place at Willards'
Hotel this morning. This necessity arises from
the fact that a one-sided and false account of the
transactions that occurred there l>etween the Hon.
D E. Sickles and myself apeared in vour edi
tion of to-day. which account Is wholly at va
riance with the facts. They may be summed up
in a few words :
Shortly after my arrival here on Saturday last,
I learned indirectly that Mr. Sickles, in nis ef
forts to effect my removal from the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, had assailed my private character, when
upon I addressed him a letter, setting forth in
general terms what I had heard, and asking him
to relieve me from any unjust impressions towards
him on this account. 1 took occasion to say to
hiin, in this note, that while 1 could interpose no
olnectionto any legitimate criticism of his on my
offlcial conduct, 1 should hold him personally ac
countable for any attempt to injure my character.
Mr. Sickles replied evasively, neither denying or
admitting that he had made any statements about
me, aud wound up his letter by telling me that
iny note was an unmeaning menace, written to
deter him from doing his duty as a Representa
tive, and that he had already taken too much no
tice of it.
Not intending to be tampered with in this way.
I sent a friend to him to say that his reply was not
only unsatisfactory but insulting ; and wished to
know whether he would receive a message from
me ? To this he replied as before, evasively. 1
then concluded to challenge him, as the readiest
means of bringing matters to an issue. When my
friend waited upon Mr. Sickles, he asked for
time to consider, and finally promised to reply
without delay. Late that evening, which was
Monday. Mr. Sickles returned an answer, to the
effect that he did not consider me entitled to
either an explanation or a meeting.
My only alternative was to whip him. For rea
sons which every gentleman will understand, 1
concluded that, as our age, size and physical
strength were about the same, the best place to
chastise him was in his own room, where there
wonld be no one to Intel fere with us. and where
the peace of the house might be preserved. Ac
cordingly, about half-past eight this morning. I
proceeded to his room, naving a small hand-whip
or cowhide under the breast of my coat. My ar
rival was announced by a servant, who handed
Mr. Sickles my card, and left. At that moment
Mr. Sickles, who was in dishabille, and who had
opened the door, said, ''Good morning, sir?
walk in "
W hen I entered, I quietly locked the door, drew
my whip, and told him that I had come to chas
tise hint. A struggle at once ensued, and after a
sharp contest of some seven rninntes Mr. Sickles
cried "enough." and I lode him "good morn
ing," leaving the whip behind me as a recollec
tion of my visit.
This is* the truth of the whole affair, and by
publishing it you will oblige, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Jxo. McLkod Murphy.
The National Hotel Sickness.?At the
meeting of the Merchant's Exchange, on Tuesday
evening, Messrs. Dodson, Wall and Fianklin
were appointed a committee to report resolutions
in regard to the National Hotel endemic and have
them published in the city papers. The com
mittee report as follows:
*? The Merchants and Traders of the city of
Washington having seen with uneasiness the in
jury which has arisen from reports circulated in
the newspapers of cities outside of the District of
a character calculated to alarm the timid and
direct the channel of travel away from the city
reports which have vastly overrated the sickness
of the city, and which in several cases have no
fouudatioii in truth?which reports, if allowed to
widen uncontradicted, would have the result of
injuring both the trade and prosperity of the city,
have resolved?
?? 1st That the sickness which prevailed in the
National Hotel during the first three months of
this year was not (according to the testimony of
medical witnesses) an epidemic, nor of a contagi
ous character; that in tniscitv 1*oth its origin and
progress were purely local, being strictly confined
to tne block upon which that Ifotel stands; ihat
no new cases of the endemic arose outside the
walls of the Hotel; and that, of the many cases
which occurred there, not one case of death oc
curred within the limits of the District.
'"?fd That the city generally was otherwise re
markably healthy during the period stated; and
that the bills of health show that the mortality
during the first months of this year was not
greater than at a corresponding period of last
year
"3d. That this Association have no means of
arriving at the cause of the endcmic at the Na
tional Hotel; and, believing that it would l?e a
wise measure of precaution Tf further steps were
taken to ascertain the source of the illness within
that building, they would recommend the proper
authorities to appoint a commission of medical
and scientific men. to see what steps should be
taken to prevent a renewal of the disease, should
the building be again open to the public."
Tue Shad Bake, yesterday, was a pleasant
affair to those who participated in the trip. Some
forty persons were present, comprising several of
our prominent citizens, among whom was his
honor Mayor Magruder. The day was charming,
and all the incidents of the trip were in keeping
with its bright and genial influences. Our ven
erable friend, Otterback, with face beaming aud
cheerful as ever, was unremitting in his efforts to
make every one happy ; our much-respected fel
low-citizen, Thomas 1'arker. E->q., whs also on
the qm rive, contributing his full share to the
enjoyments of the occasion; and our handsome
and energetic Alderman from the First Ward, W.
T. Dove, Esq., was also '-around and about,"
doing the '? agreeable." The dinner, provided
by Coke, was of course capital, and the grateful
flimes of the l'lanked Shad delighted the olfacto
ries as well as the palates of the company. By
common consent, our friend Curran, of the Navy
Yard, (the Navy Yard Is always hard to beat.)
was c.own? d victor, having dispatched three
planked shad at one sitting.
After dinner, the company visited the fishing
shore, made vocal with the merry songs of the
fishermen. The seine, however, could not be
hauled ashore, in consequence of the accumulated
mud and the rapidity of the tide, aud was boated
at a distance of about fifty yaids from the shore.
The night previous, at tnis landing, there were
caught, at one haul, nearly four thousand shad
and about seven thousand herring?being the
largest haul of the seoson.
The White House, under the judicious manage
ment of Schad, (who has leased it,) promises to
be, as ever, the favorite place of resort for excur
sionists. The building and grounds are now in
flue order, and a merry and delightful season n?ay
be anticipated
The Market this morning was a- well at
tended as usual upon Thursday. The prices were
about the same as before quoted, except in the fish
department Many of the articles mentioned are
becoming scarce, and will soon disappear from
the stalls:
Beef, per lb *al5c Snipe, per doz.... #3
Pork 12* ~
Mutton 12al5
Lamb, prqr., fl 'ioaI 50
Irish potatoes, pk. 50
Apples, peck 75aSl
Dried do , 62
Sausage, p'r lb.... 12J<'Corn, pr bush.... 75
Lard I?
\ sal....... ...... I^^
Calves beads,each 25
Bacon 12al5
Corn,ear, pr bush. 45
Beans, pr bush ... M
Rye, pr bush 75
Oats 60
Shoulders 12K ? Meal ............. 75
Breast pieces ... llalti Shorts 25
Dried beef 15alfi Shipstuffs 35atfO
Chickens, pr pair.*7aiM Roll butter 25a37
R?*d terrapin, cath,25a?5 Phil'a print 40
Eggs, per doz.... Iff
Lettuce, pr head.. 12%
Rhubarb, bunch.. 0
Spinnach,pr peck 50
Kale, pr pk 37#
Asparagus, bunch 10
Corned salmon... 15
Turkeys $1 75a2.25
Herring.per doz.. 16*25
Shuffler ducks.... 37a62
Dippers, per pair.. 37
Red heads, do.... 75
Terrapins, each...25a$l
The supply in the fish market was very poor, as
the prices indicate. Shad25a37c. per pajr, her
ring 15al?<c. per doz., large rock, each, 91.50;
small do. 25c ; perch, per ouucb, 37c.. and very
scarce. At the landings, shad are selling at *15
per hundred, herring flOall per thousand.
Carcsi's Mat Ball.?To-night, be It remem
bered. Carusi's May Festival will come off. under
the personal supervision of that experienced
teacher of that graceful and healthful art of danc
ing.
After the lieautiful inaugural ceremonies of the
occasion, and the performances of a choice selec
tion ot chaste fancy dances, by the children, the
fioor will be cleared for the visitors wifihing to
dance
The sweet little May Queen, to be crowned to
night, is. we learn, the great granddaughter of a
distinguished offlcer of the Revolutionary War.
Weber's excellent Asaeinbly Band will famish
the music, and during the evening a brilliant
"Bird Waitx," composed by Weber for the occa
sion, will be executed.
PRorE*TTlSAL*s.--Yestcrday, the lots in Da
vidson's subdivision of the following squares
were disponed of J. C. McGuire, auctioneer :
Lot No. 7 in square 211, containing 4,M4){ feet,
sold for 13 cents per foot?9612 79, and lot 14 in
fwnie square. J.7$l* fret, at 15 cents per foot?
400 73. J. C. O Kennedy purchaser.
Lot N? 34 in square 310, 2.3CH feet, at 24 cents
per foot??**' W. P. T. Berry purchaser.
LoT 39 In square 387, 3,120 feet, at 14 cents?
? W. Cad man purchaser.
I?t jo In saine square, 3,1*M f?et a* 16cents?
9907. J W. Nye putchascr
National Mcsicaa Association. Afternoon
yesterday wan a pent in vocal training and re
heard for the concert.
At the Evening session. some of the princi
pal choruase* were taken up, and practiced
liefore an audience, whose enthusiastic apprecia
tion Af the rehearsals, testified In a strong degree
the satisfaction which the style and cffcct of Mr.
Root's ttac-hings produce.
This morning, trie Association completed their
arrangements for the concert, and several new
Cieces were rehearsal, which the public have not
ad an opportunity to hear. E^ery pnin* has been
taken by Messrs 'Root. I<ooinis, and Perkins to
have the concert do credit to the Association.
In the performances to-night we would call at
tention to the exquisite bird-like tones of voice
which Mrs. Root possesses in such an eminent
degree. Her voice (contralto) shows in its mid
dle tones what cultivation can do for a voice not
naturally powerful, nor of great sweetness. The
perfection of cultivation Is admirably illustrated
fcy her.
The President of the Association informed the
Convention that he had made arrangements with
the Steamboat Company to take the members of
the Convention to Mount Vernon to-morrow
morning.
The Convention will sing at the tomb of Wash
ington. on the occasion, tnat beautiful requiem
composed bv '-Rooke" of -'Rest Spirit, Rest."
Many members of the Convention, from a dis
tance, will thus have a fine opportunity of visiting
the resting place of our nation's pride and grati
tude, the immortal Chief of the American Revo
lution
The Union Choir Association will give a Con
cert to-morrow night in connection with the Con
vention (which will hold over for that purpu.se.)
under thedlreotlon ofMr. Root.
Tub Weather.?Range of the thermometer
from Thursday noon, April 30, to this morning:
Morning. Noon. Night.
Thursday ? 60* 4o'
Friday 48* 56
Saturday 58 6*2 6*2
Sunday ....... 60 68 64
Monday 59 64 65
Tuesday 60 70 6'2
Wednesday 52 70 62
Thursday 54 ? ?
[iVofe.?The figures from the plate are taken a*
before, fronting nortk.]
Average height of the thermometer in the morn
ings, from May 1st to ?th, inclusive, 55' 06 .
Last quarter moon Saturday, May 16, a little
after 6 p. m.
Remark.".?May 1st, rain, wind SE.; 2d, heavy
rain, rainbow at evening, and lightning and
thunder to the southward and westwatd; 3d, rain;
4th, heavy rain; Totomac very nniddy,and a great
deal of drift wood passing down. B.
Georgetown, May 7, 1857.
Music at the Capitol.?There was a large at
tendance yesterday at the Capitol grounds, on the
occasion of the initiatory open air performance of
the season of the Marine Band. The President of
the United States was present, a gratified listener
evidently to the fine music of the band. The per
formance of the following pieces was particularly
admired : Trovatore Quickstep, Aria from 1 Tro
vatore, performed by Esputa; Bridal Scbottisclie.
by the band ; Duet from 1 Masnadiere, flute and
clarionet, by Messrs. F. Prosperi and Wagner,
and the band; Friendship Waltz, by the ltand:
Overture from Crown Diamonds; 1. Foscari, Ter
zetto. by F. Prosperi, Wagner A Co.; 44 Ladies
Pelka," rompo?ed by Prof. j?cala and dedicated
to Mrs. Virginia Russell, a very pretty polka and
handNomely performed by the band; Quickstep
from Lucia. ?
The Cuirt or Claims.?This morning?all
the Judges present?Mr Thompson resumed and
concluded his argument in the case of Rich'd L.
Page, administrator, and the case was submitted.
The aase of John G. 11 edge man was next sub
mitted, being identical in its character as that of
Page.
The case of Christiana Dener was then taken
up, and Mr. Thompson argued it for the claim
ant ; when it was also submitted.
The case of John S. Devlin was withdrawn on
behalf of the claimant.
The case of Oliver Dubois was next taken up,
and Mr. Walter Cox was called.
Malicious Mischief.?For several nights past,
malicious persons have passed along Louisiana
avenue, opposite Market Space, and amused them
selves by cutting the awningn and signs of the
merchants. The merchants at first replaced their
signs and re|?aired the awninirs ; but it has be
come so common for the rowdies to indulge in
this sort of sport, that the merchants have been
obliged to apply to the authorities for protection,
in the hope that some of the gangs may lie ar
rested, and tlie severest penally of the law in
flicted upon thein.
Ordway's Eolians continue to have the larg
est measure of success at Odd Fellows' llall, and
such, we presume, would be the case were they
to slay with us for months, such is the excellence
of their performances. But two nights more re
main in which to see this inimitable company.
The New York Ledger for next week is reoeiv
cdat the Northern I.il>erties Bookstore,3/7 Seventh
street,above the market. It*
Experience is the best evidence of Madame
Moral's Consumption Destroyer.
Mrs. Mount?Madam: I ain happy to inform you
the terrible courh and cold under which 1 labored,
has been entirely cured and eradicated by the use of
one bottle of yonr medicine. And 1 enn with confi
dence recommend it to evcrjlmdy suffering with
coughs or consumption. P. Ma it an,
No. Ifltj Chcsnut street. Philad.
I have used in my family Mrs. Mount's Consump
tion Destroyer, and can testify to its efficacy in case
of severe colds. It is equal, if not superior, to any
remedies of the kind I have ever used for such a
purpose. Rev. James Robb.
This is to certify that I was well acquainted with
Mrs. Mount while she was suffering with the eon
sumption. and know this Sirup to Iks the remedy
that effected her cure. Rev. James Hanson.
Residence, G street, between 11th and 12th, No.
3S?. may 3 3t *
DILI),
In Georgetown, on the 5th instant, EMILY, wife
of Edmund II. Brooke.
FObTrENT AMD SALE.
F^OR RENT.?'I wo very desirable ROOMS, sit
uated on Louisiana avenue, bet ween 6th and 7tli
streets. No. 47.
Also. For Rent?A two-storv BRICK HOI SE,
on D street. Rent %I5a month. m?v 7-?f
LOT FOR SALE?In the First Ward, near l<a
fa> ette Square, a beautiful BUILDING LOT,
on 17th street, near the corner of H, commanding a
fine view of the Potomac. Apply at N.CALLAN'S
office, on F street, near 15th street. may 7-3t*
rOH KENT IN GEORGETOWN.-A two
r story BRICK HOUSE, No.TJ.on the west side
of Green street,between Gay ami Dnnlwrton streets.
For particulars inquire at No. 38 High street, l?e
tween Bridge and Gay streets. may 7-3t*
IJH7R RENT.?A BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
two-story high, with Attic and Basement, situa
ated on the corner of L and 12th street. Injure at
the store on the premises. may7-3t*
[."'OR S A LE.?A gentleman desires to dispose of a
SERVANT about 3t years of age. A good farm
hand and rough carpenter. He is neat in his person,of
good habits, and trusty, and is in all respects a capi
tal servant. The necessities of his owner alone
makes him willing to sell him. He will not be sold
to a trader. Address Box 15, Star Office, saying
where an interview may be had with any one desir
ing to purchase. n ay 7-41
I7?ARM.FOR SALE.?A FARM at private sale in
.T Prince George's county. Md, two miles from
Washington and a half mile from the railroad, con
taining anout 189 acres, seventy or eighty of it wood,
with good buildings, three meadows, two orchards
peach and apple?and variety of other kinds of fruit,
all of which was selected from Pearce's Nursery.
Tins Farm is very healthy, and under good fencing,
with several of the best springs of water. The noil
is fine and easy of cultivation. I will sell the Crop,
Farming Uteiuilsjmd Stock on reasonable terms^s 1
intend removing to a smaller farm nearer Washing
ton. A guarantee deed will be given. Inquire at No.
519 Maryland avenue, near 6th street. Possession
'l!','?''""?: THOS E, OANT,
FOR SALE, at a lsirgain. a new and desirable
Brick DWELLING HOUSE, together with a
Lot adjoining it on the south, and richly set with
shrubbery, fruit trees, vines, flowers, Ac., situated
on the northeast oorner of4th street west and M st.
north, and in a rapidly improving part of the city.
The view is commanding, and has i tade the location
very desirable. Pnce, S2,S?: one-third in cash, the
balance iu two years with interest.
Also for sale, a large and convenient Brick Dwell
ing. No. 457, and situated on the west side of l?|th
street, between Eand F streets north. Apply at No.
512(2d story)7th street. POLLARD \> EBB,
? tf Real Estate Agent.
F^OK SALE.?An ORNAMENTAL COTTAGE
in the thriving village of BI<?oinington, Allegha
ny county, Maryland, on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, within a stone's throw of the station at
which four trains stop daily. This desirable country
residence contains 8 rooms, 4 on a floor, a kitchen,
and out-hciixes, is newly built, and will he sold low
or exchanged for Washington City property. The
location at the junction of tiie Potomac and Savage
Rivers, in the romantic and wild region of the Alle
ghany, recommends tlais property ^o the attention of
tuck as may desire to purchase a pleasant resort for
health and recreation for the Hummer months.
Bloomington is distant thirty miles from Cumber
land and two miles from Piodmont, the principal sta
tion of tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
For farther information,address 8. L. GOUVER
NEUR. JR-. Waahing ton City, D. C. may ?-?*
OR SALE CHEAP.?A two-story and attic
BRICK HOUSE, nearly new, containing six
pleasant rooms and small kitchen attached. The
above house ia situated on 4th street ea.t, No. 56S,
two squares south of Penn. avenue. The adjoining
LOT will be sold, if desired, with the house, the
whole, or either, at a cheap rate, and on accommo
dating terras. Apply on the premises.
may 5-Tu/rhJtWa
L'OR RKNT-A valuable GROCERY STORE,
r sitnated on the corner of 12th and B street s, near
the Canal, formerly occupied hy Meeers. Sengstace
A Clarke, and is one of the best stands in the city far
a resident, country,or nver trade. It is nttefl up with
Shelving, Bins. Counter, & c. For terra*app-M" the
subscriber at No. 5K> K street west, hatween Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets. * f
apis-eotf HIANC18 HANNA?
AUCTION SALES.
By BONTZ A COOMBS, Auctioneer*.
| AR6EI SALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSE
^"2" h V*?*?* at Auction -On FRIDAY
(J.??mo.'irow' MORNING, at 9 o'clock a. m.. we
snail sell, jn front of our Auction Room*, a largo and
general assortment of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture. (hems the effects of a large Boarding House)
consisting in part as follows?
Mahogany Spring Sofas and Chair*, Marble Tallies
Mahogany and Cottage Bureaus, Lounges, Dining
and Charalwr Tables
Walnut Jenny Lind Bedsteads, Cottajrc aud Iligh
post do.
Brussels, Three-ply. and Ingrain Carpeting, Mat
... J1"?' Oil Cloth
W ard rones, Washstands, Clocks, Cutlery, Safe
China. Glass, and Crockery Ware
Together with a good assortment of Kitchen Re
quisites.
BONTZ A COOMBS,
u (Intel.) Auctioneers.
By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE UNIMPROVED PROPERTY
J **Poblic Sale.-On MONDAY AFTER
NQON.May llth.at o'clock, on the premises,
I shall sell Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, in Square No. 422, lwi
mg the north half of said square, fronting rcspective
ly on 7th, 8th. and north P streets.
Terms; One-fourth, cash ; the residuo in 6.12, and
18 months, for satisfactorily secured notes, tearing
interest.
?ay?-<i JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct.
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
TWO HANDSOME AND LARGE BUILD
? ing Lots near Maryland avenue, on 12th
"REKT EAST, AT AUCTION.?On WEDNESDAY.
13th instant, I shall sell in front of the premises, at 6
o clock p. m., two large Building Lots, having a
iront of 112 feet on 12th street east, near the inter
section of Maryland avenue, lietwnen north K and F
streets. They contain between thirteen and four
teen thousand square feet of ground and asubstan
tial Tence, and set in fruit trees.
?ri!n*i One-third, cash: I?la nee in six and twelve
mouths, |or notes tearing interest from day of sale.
A^eed given and a deed of trust taken.
Title goad.
,IUI>' ' A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
WALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ON
thk Capitol IIill at Auction. - On MON
DAY. May 11th, commencing at in o'clock a. m., I
shall sell, at No. 281 south B street, near the corner
?J. rrs?y Avenue, the Household Furniture
ot a tamily declining housekeeping, embracing, in
part, viz:
Mahogany Sofa, mahogany and cane-s?at Chairs
Rosewood Contre Table with marble top
JA alnut Etegere, Gilt-frame Mirror
Parlor, Chamber, and Step Carpeting Oilcloth
Set of Cottage Chamber Furniture
Dressing Bureaus, Waahstands
Toilet Set, French Cottage Bedsteads
superior Feather Beds
Hair and Cotton-top Mattresses
\\ ardrobes. Dining Table
Glass,and Crockery Waro
TableCutlerv, Plated Casior
Air-tight anu Cookiiig Stoves
Kitchen Furniture Cooking Utensils, Ac.
I erms : $23 and under, cash ; over fin and So
nayis credit, for approved endorsed notes, bearing
interest.
may 7 d C. W. BOTELER, Auctmoer.
By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer.
PIIANCERY SALE OP REAL ESTATE ON
the Island.?By virtue of a decree of the Cir
cuit Court of the District of Columbia for Washing
ton county, made in the case wherein John Van R is
wiek is complaniant. and Mary A. Ayton, widow and
administratrix,and Marr V. Ayton; Adeline C. Av
ion. ami others heirs at law of Richard Avton. d'e
erased,are <|pffMHl*nt*? tho Kiihspnl^r will nel!, a*
puNioauction, on TUESDAY, the 2d dav of Jtm*,
lrtj7, af 6 o clock p. in., on the premises, l,ot No. 17, hi
the sulidivision of Square No. ?5, fronting 21 feet on
I.th street west, l*?fween south Dand E streets, by '??
leetdeeptoan alley |? |eet 8 inches wide, with the
improvements, which consist of a small one-story
h rame Building.
Terms: One third, cash; the balance in 6 and 12
months, lor notes bearing interest from day of sale,
with security to be approved by the trustee. Upon
li rV- payment of the purchase money and interest
the Trustee will convey the property to the purch?s?r
in lee. If the terms of sale are not complied with in
five days alter the snle: the property will l>e resold
upon one week's notice, at the risk and expense of
the purchaser. All conveyancing at the expense of
the pu rchaser.
CHAS. II. WALLACH. Trustee,
may 7 J. C. MoG UIR E, A net.
My JAMES C. McGUIRE. Anctionecr.
VALUABLE UNIMPROVEDPROPERTYon
VpTt-Dv/ioilr11 AT At CTU.N.-On TIIURSDA Y
AF TERNOON, May 7th. at 5}2 o'clock, on the
premises. ] shall sell the whole of Lot No. in and
part of Lot No. 8. in Square K44, fronting 52 feet 7 in
ches on I'ennsy Ivania avenue and a pubiic space !*?
tween 5th and 6th street enst. and running hack 13-t
b et ?> inches, with the privilege of a ten-feet alley
from the rear of the lot to 5th street east.
i.?n,8: ?ne fourth, cash ; the residue in 6,12.
and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of
trust on the property.
may 2-td JAS*. C. McGUIRE, Anctioneer.
V "?.|p is, P'"dp?ned until TUESDAY
At I l.RNOON. May 12th. same hour and place.
7 '1 J AS. C. McGUIRE, A net loneer.
ByA. GREEN, Auctioneer.
KVot.y1" VALUABLE LOTS UNDER DE
. r authority of decrees of the Circuit
i.ourt ol the District of Columbia, pronounced in a
cause wherein Thomas Sewell and others are com
plainants, and the administrators, widow,and heirs
or John Breretonare defendants, being No. 1,152 in
equity, the subscriber, an trustee, will expose to
?ale,at auction, to the highest bidder.oa WEDNES
DA V , the 27th day ol May "instant, between the
hours ol four and live o'clock in the afternoon, on
the premises, the following very valuable Lots,
namely : Lots Nos. 4, 5, and 11, m Square No. 218, in
the city of \\ ashingtou.
Terni*i Une-fourth of the purchase money in
casli; anft thfe residue at six, twelve, and eighteen
months, for which the purchaser's ltonds, with sure
ty, bearing interest from the day of sale, will be re
quired, and a lien retained on the lots sold.
If the terms are not complied with within five days
from the day of sale, the property M ill lie resold, on
s.-ven days'notice, at the risk and cost of the de
laiiltiiig purchaser.
Deeds at the purchaser's cost.
. ? . , W. REDIN, Trustee,
may o-3taw&ds A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
V,,_Bv JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer.
ER\ DESIRABLE LOT ON NORTH 1
street, nkar Franklin Square.?On WED
WEHDAY AFTERNOON, May 13th,at5?i o'cl'k,
on the premiftfR, f shall sell part of ptiUlivi*iou No.
II, in Square No. 285, fronting 25 feet 5 3-7t h inches
on north I street, lietween 12th and 13th streets west,
running hack 142 feet 6 inches to a art-feet alley.
This dcsiraMe Lot is situatcil m the immediate
vicinity of Franklin Square, and is a very eligible
site for a private residence.
Title indisputable.
Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue in6,12, and
18 months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing
interest.
may 5-d JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auct.
By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer.
Trustees' sale of one undivided
Third Interest in Lots.?By virtue of a deed
of trust, bearing date on the day of Decem
ber ,and duly recorded m Liber J. A. S. No. ?5.
folios 173 and seq. .the undersigned will sell at
public auction, on SATURDAY, the 16th dav of
May instant, at in o'clock a. in., at the auction rooms
of J.C. McGuire.all the undivided one-third right,
title, and interest inandtothe property therein de
scril*xJ, which is conveyed by the said deed of trust,
to wit, of and in the following l,ots and parcels of
(?round in the city of Washington: 1
Siuare. Lot.
No. 38 No. 1
" 3
?? 2n
158 12
" 13
117 23
140 14
" isj
873 II
983 II
1,000 28
1,006 ll
And part of Lot No. 8, square 315, being all the
said Lot except the north eleven feet front by sev
enty feet deep.
Terms of sale: One-fourth cash; the halance in
four equal instalments in 6,12,18, and 24 months, for
notes bearing interest, secured to the *atisfactiunof
the Trustee.
?II conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser ;
ana if the terms or sale are not complied with in six
days from the day of sale, the Trustee reserves the
right to resell at the expense and cost of the first
purchaser.
J. M. CARLISLE. Trustee.
may 2-eots JAS. C. McGUIRE, Anet.
P~ APER HANGINGS.
WINDOW-SHADES, See.
The subscriber would call the attention of his
friends and the public tohisSpring stock of PAPER
HANGINGS. including a good assortment of F rench
GOLD PAPERS, BORDERS. STATUES, Ac.;
also a handsome assortment of I'lCTU RE CORD
and TASSELS. WINDOW-SHADES of every
description on hand or made to order. SHADE
TRIMMINGS. BUFF HOLLAND, PAPER
CURTAINS, Ac. COLORED ENGRAVINGS
and LITHOGRAPHS put on canvass and varnished
in a superior manner, giving them the appearance of
oil paintings. JOHN MARKRTTER. ,
No. 500 7th st., next to Odd Fellows' Hall.
ap 3Q-2w*
Bird cages, door mats, baskets,
TOYS, CARRIAGES, &c., at
ii. j. Mclaughlin a co.'s,
ap 28 No. 20 bet. 8th and 9th sts.
CHOICE HAMS FOR BAKING.- We have
received to-day, a prime lot ofsUGAR-CURED
HAMS, prepared with especial reference to Baking.
KING A BURCHELL,
ap 17 corner Vermont aretine and 1.5th street.
TWO REASONS!
WHY SCHWARZA DRURY'S PICKLED
OYSTERS are the best in the world.
First. Because we select the finest and freshest
Oysters for the purpose, and do not put them up
alter they are half spoiled.
Seoond. Because they are not drowned in vinegar
to kill the bad flavor of the Oy sters.
SCHWARZE& DRl'RY,
may 4-3t 294 Pa. av., 2d door east of 14th st.
IMPORTANT TO PRINTERS.?Having l?een
appointed the sole agent for the sale of Printer's
Ink iu the District for that old and long-tried estab
lishment of G. and H. Lifhtbody,of New \ ork. for
mer!* Collins k Liehtbody, I am now receiving and
shall keep constantly on hand a supply of the differ
ent grades of Inks, which 1 shall sell at factory pri
uh. All Inks sold by me can l>? returned if not as
recommended. EDW'D TOWERS,
ap 2:1-eol m D street, between 6th and 7th sts.
IAA REWARD.?Ran away from the subacri
yp 1UU ber, living near Upper Marlboro,
Prince George's county. Md., oa the 23d of QJ
April, NEGRO BOY OLIVER JACKSON, In
about 19 years of axe, 5 feet 6 incites high, of a jn
dark copper color; has two very noatable scars jmLm.
one over his ejre, the other onIim side occasioned b*
a burn, by which he may be indentified, he is verr
plausible when spoken to. I will give $l0?if taken
oat of the State, and if taken in the Staje or the
DutUit ol Columbia j in either case he mu*t I o se
cured so that I get hun again.
WM. I BERRY.
Square. Lot
No. 1,006 No. 8
l.eao 6
521 fi
84 EV4
617 17
673 2n
" 21
638 6
" 8
" 22
" Sub B
AUCTION SALES.
^ p', MoGUIRE. Auctioneer
bli'S t?AI.K Of hii.hly IM
Bv JAS.
Trustk
PROVED A
THURSDAY. the7th ,Uv ?r liw,"|sS"a*'^Talk,
p. m.. hj virtue of a deed of trust. Immuhis date oii
tlie 5th dav of Jnlv, 18j5. aad duly reoorded in Liher
J. A.S.. No. HI. folio* ZU. 28, andiU, oiteof the
land records for Washington emit*, hi the Distru t
ol Columbia, I shall sell, in front of the premi?o*. ?t
publicauCtion. to the highest Indder therefor, the
valuable premises well kuowu as "F lint's Hotel."
Iirinj part of lot number<?l 6, in square numbered
2!M. in the city of Washington. fronting: S7 feet 3 in
ches on north K street.between 13th and 14th streets
west, nisi rnnning l>ack 17* feet to a 3>-feet alley,
t?>gether with the improvements thereon, consisting
or % substantia! and well-built three story Hrick
Dwelling-house. with lance Imek buildings, finished
in the most superior manner throughout with mar
ble mantels, 4c.
Terms: One-third cash; the l?lance in one and
two years, for notes beannc interest from the day of
sale."secured by deed of trust on the propertr ; and
if not oomplied with within five days after the sale,
the property will I* reaold at the risk and expense of
the purchaser, at ten days' notice.
All conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser.
WM. P. WILLIAMS. Trustee.
mar 4-d J AS. C. Slcti L* 1R K. Aucf.
By JAMKS C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer.
SALE OF AN ELIGIBLY SITUATED AND
valuable Dwelling on13thstret, between
E and F streets north.'at Auction.?On WED
NESDAY, the 13th day of May instant, at 5S o'clk.
p. m., I shall sell, on the premises, without reserve,
that very desirable and comfortable Dwelling, No.
46'', on 13th street. I?etween E and F streets.
The House is 25 by 34 feet, contains dining-room
and kitchen in basement, two narlors on the 1st floor
and three chambers in each of the 2d and 3d stone*,
with marble mantels in the parlors and gas fixtures
all through the house. ... , ,
This property is verv desirable as a place of resi
dence for a merchant doing business on the Avenue
or for a professional man.
Possession will l?e given withiu thirty days alter
the sale.il'required.
Terms of sale: in cash; the residue to lie
paid in equal annual instalments of one, two, three,
and four years; the deferred pa> menta to be secured
by deed of trust ->n the property.
Persons desirous of purchasing can examine the
property any day prior to the sale bvwlling alter 4
o'clock p, ni. JAS. C. McGlfRE,
may 2-d Auctioneer.
By A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, EXECUTORS or the
late Gen. James Thompson, at the request of
his heirs and devisees, will sell, at public sale, on
MONDAY, the 4th dav of May next, at 5o'clock p.
m? all his real estate in the city of W ashington, to
Wit!
His spacious brick dwelling House on square No.
25, and the following lots : _
No. 19. at, 21. 22. 23. 24, 25. a?, and 21, in square No. 25
No. 12,13, and 14, in square No. 28
No. 2,5, and 7, in square No. 37
No. 1. in square No. 51
No. 13, in square No. 55
No. 21. in square No. 77
No. 6, in square No. an
No. 21. in square No. R3
No. 23, in square No. I'm
No. IS, in square No. I2S
No. 8, in square No. 196.
The sale will commence at the dwelling-bouse.
The terms of sale will Iks: One-third of ihe nur
chase money in rash; tho remaining two-thirds in
three equal instalments at six, I welve.and eighteen
months, for which the purchasers will l>e required to
8ive their several notes, bearing interest from the
ay of sale; the same to bo secured by a deed of
trust, to bo approved by the Kubscriber*.
The subscribers will convey ail the titio and es
tate of the late Gen. Thompson to the lots sold. All
conveyancing at the cost of the purchasers.
If the terms of sale !>e not complied with within
three days from the day of sale, the sul?scrii>ers re
serve the right of reselling on such terms as they
may deem proper, at tho risk and cost of the ptircha
aers. W. H. T. TAYLOR.
J. B. II. SMITH.
ap IT d Executors.
117" The aln.ve sale is postponed in consequence
of the rain until THURSDAY, the 7th mat., same
hour, by order of the executors.
may 5 d A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
B\ JAS.C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer.
VERY EXTENSIVE SALE OF VALUABLE
? Building Lots jn"Printiiig Office"Sc.tare.
On MONDAY AFTERNOON, May 4th. at four
o'clock, on the premises. 1 shall sell fifty-eight yal
uable Building Lota in Square No. 624, situated as
follows:
Twenty-six I^ots fronting 24 feet each on north G.
I?etween north Capitol street and First street yvest,
and rtinnin? k?ck 175 feet 3 inches to a3C-fect alley.
Sixteen fjots (routine alsiut 23 feet on First street
west, l?etween G and ll streets north, and runrnns
hack 1?? feet 4 inches to a2W-feet alley.
Sixteen Lots fronting 24 feat each on north 11 St.,
between First street west and north Capitol street,
and running Inck 175 feet 3 inches to a 30 feet alley.
Tins valuable Square lias l?een recently subdivid
ed, forming the alxive deserilied valuable lots. The
H and First streets fronts have been graded and
Cverl, and the whole has l>een surrounded with
autiful shade trees, securely Itoxed ; and the sale
offers rare inducements to persons desirous o| seen- |
ring property ui that rapidly improving part of the
The extensive Government printing office recently
erected on the northeast corner of this sauare alfoni >
constant employment toals?ut five hundred persons;
and to induce immediate building, with a view of af
fording accommodations to those who wish to reside
in that locality, the owners will make a discount of
five per cent, on the purclwse money to an> purcha
ser who will erect a dwelling to cost not less than
S?'*? within one year from the day of sale.
Terms : 20 per cen?. of the purchase money in cash:
the residue in annual payments of per cent. eaeh.
until the whole is paid for; the deferred payments to
l?earinterest, secured by a deed of trust on the pro
P Flats of the property will l?e exhibited at t he sale.
JtT* Every lot put up will lie positively sold with
out regard to price. *
ap24-d JAS.C. McGLIRE. Auctioneer,
ir?-The al>ove sale is postpaned in consequence
of the rain until THI RSDAY AFTERNOON,
May 7th, same hour and pl?ee.
may 5-d JAS. C. MeGl IRF,. Auctioneer.
Bv A.GREEN, Auctioneer.
WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION. IN FRONT
of the premises, on THI RS1)A\ , 7th May
next, at 45i o'clock p. m., in compliance w ith the
terms ol' a deed ol trust from Mwin K. inie tuu
wife to the subscriber, dated July 12th, 1855. and re
corded in Liber J. A. S. No. l'*\ folios 220 to 223. one
of the Land records of Washington county. Lot No.
14. Square No. |5N4, containing 3" feet front on E
street south, and 94 feet 4 inches deep on 2d street
west, together with tne improvements, which are a
two-story frame buildiug used as two dwellings auJ
1 Terms of sale: Cash; and if not complied with in
throe days alter sale, the property will be resold at
the risk and cost of tho defaulting purchaser on
three days" notice. ^ T|IoMWON, Trustee.
ap'7?2aw&ds A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
T
Bv A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
RUSTEE'S SALE OF THREE TWO-STO
ry Frame Houses.?By virtue of a deed of
trust, dated the 5th day of December, 1351, executed
bv William S. Ven.able and wife, duly recorded in
Liber J. A. S. No. 31, folios 121 ft sc?. one of the land
records for Washington county in the District of Co
lumbia, and also by virtue of a decree of the C ircuit
Court of said District, sitting in Chancery, whereby
the undersigned was appomteu trustee, in the stead
and room of the trustee i?m?il in said deed of trust,
the undersigned will on FRlDA\, the 8th day
of Mav. at 5*, o'clock, p. in., in front of the premises,
proceed to sell at public auction, to the highest tHU
der, lot of ground numl>ered eight 181 in square num
bered nine hundred and fifty-one 19511 with the im
provements thereon, which consists of three two
story frame dwelling houses nearly new and well
built. The above lot fronts on stmth I between 9th
and U'th streets east, in the city ol \\ ashington.
Terms of sale: One. half cash, the lialance in six
and twelvemonths, the purchaser to give his notes
for the deferred payments, secured by a deed of trust
upon the premises.
If the terms of sale are not complied with within
five days from the day of sale the trustee reserves
the right to resell, at the risk and costs of the de
faulting purcliaser.upon giving twenty days previous
not ice, by advertisement, in some one or more news
papers, published in the citv of W ashington. All
convey anoint the oosL^trSKEY/rnirtee.
ap6 3tawts A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Bv RARnTkD k BUCKEY; Georgetown.
Household furniture at auc
On MONDAY, the 11th instant.at l?o dock a.
m., at the residence of Mr. Garretson. on Duntarton
street, between Washington and Congress streets,
we will sell his entire Household Effects, as
Mahogany Sofa, Chairs, Rocker
Lounge, Mahogany Dining and Side Tables
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Wardrobes
Feather Beds, Mattresses. Curtains
Washstands. Looking Glasses
Parlor, Cook, and other Stoves
Carpets, Rugs. Curtains, aud Shades
Knives and Forks, Glass Ware
Stone and IronWare. Ram Cask, Ac., ac.
Terms: $25and under, cash; over that amount a
credit of sixty days, for note* endorsed and bearing
'"SJfaL BARNARD* BI'CKEV. AbpI.
E
Bv J AS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer.
EXCELLENT FURNITURE AND HOI SE
m J hoi.d Effects at Pcblic Acctios.?On MON
DAY MORNING, May 11th. at lUo clock, by virtue
of a deed of trust, (and at the request of parties in
terested.) the subscriber will sell tne Furniture anif
Household EfTecta ef Mrs. Ebza Anderaocuon Penn.
avenue, between llth an<l 12th streets, comprising
One excellent Rosewood Piano-Forte, made in
ExeeHe'nt'mahogany hair-spring seat Sofaa and Sofk
u ^ ^ | j ea<|
Mahogany hair spring seat Rockers, Arm and Parlor
Chairs ? _ , ,
Marble-top Centre, Soft, and Pier Tables
Mahogany Centre and Card Tables
Venitian Blinds, Lounges, A\ indow Shades
Fine 4 Ml Paintings anil Engravings ingilt frames
I,ooking Glasses, Mantel and Table Ornaments
Easy Chairs, cane-seat Chairs
Prussels. Ttiree-ply, and other Carpets
loor Oilcloth, Matting, Rugs
Solid Mahogany high-post and French Bedsteads,
Wardrobe, Washstands, and dressi g and plain
Bureaus
Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Toilet Sets
Curled Hair and Husk Mattreses
Rosew?>od and Mahugany Sidelwanls .
walnnt Extension Dining Table, Refrigerator
China, Glass, and Crockerv Ware
Silver-plated Castors, Table Cutlery, Fire Irons
Radiators and Air-tight Stoves throughout the
house
Gas Chandeliers and Fixtures
Exoellent Kitchen Ranre and F HoUaehold
Together with a general assortment of Mousenoiu
Fnnuture and EBects. ,h?? fum ,
mm. ??","1,TBoyeGSyHEsA..c,,
f late1mp^tion,-we have a
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
PROM THE ASSOC 1* TUP PRESS
T^' E?r?p? at Bmim,
?22"; ?a7.7 -rTh* Eu,,,P* ?"?*** b?* tku
'?v f? r. , l,er Bu,,v W"* forwarded
^>_morrow Jw"M
rll. c2?"* VT.*"""'*1 ou* >>" ?ir ?ib
lTlh Fflirn ^ n Bornm. ro*r on the
Sir mlMr,,,,rr,i wwl Kmm,.
dimming ra^1- "???* hlslifc l.y
rnaipnay's afrmmj ? free* One of tbe Borneo
V**^k, Jj withswi?arrived at Snaa
'*?dy of Malavm eLi^V*^. *"* #t of 4
? ion of the aettl?n! #?*?"* ?T*"n*t,r'd the destrne
Dutch ?uthoriiT^i; k,llln? Chinese The
vices were not req^J^ Wir "Earner, but it* ser
turers Had SeaTE^VLTyrrlyto *,ul manufhr
po*e of forming an a-wi?.?nrh'^r tnr ,h* Pur*
particularly in tl,e Britishi ! omttl*w?rt<.
the Better Supply Amotiatta??* ?to ** caUM
I Raxce?Marshal rterv j.,. k > , ?
Madrid to smooth the way forth li .?>ari"
ItasKadorfi. The Danish ialatsi??iJf"^iS?" m,n*
UaoM. ""material crisis con.
There was to lie a review of .vhmi
Pari. alioiit the fit* of May, .n uonor of tffKli
Duke touatantine. Orand
The council of Mate has commenced the eixn.i
Cf nSiUUy-e hU1 agailtol th# """'P"410" of ?>???
The Moniteur publishes a Convention between
Franco aiid ,b?" Grand Duchy of Baden relative t<?
strengthening the l?auk? of the Rhine.
I eb?ia.?There is a commercial treaty iu prog
ress U twe. ii Persia and Sardinia. ^
treaty for settling the frontier bc
t\,T^. ir?I'CVul SfNlU' La*cl before the
unite* at the first meeting
I iTJ.?i,rT?io,,.iVN a,Hl lh^ members of the
Th? r " ATQ ,iborinK to effect a coalition,
it |p ,r?Veunie,!' i* apprehending disturbance!)
hhh'i v N 'ttoria.and in all Catalonia.
r ,r ? i Prfc*"'ymwnres Thetroopa
n leav**^1ad,z * nd of thin month^^
ti , ^.V." rTbcne is notl'">K further respecting
,f ^r,S,S- '**3* lha' ,hr Danish nnn
i!?T if i ?eriuaaic Diet had been sent for,
which shows that the quarrel with Germany en
pUrafioD ""P0'1*01 elriue'd into the present com
, ~T,1?* proposition to establish a legal
instead of a police supervision over printin^li
cens-s which was < arricd In the Prussian Cham
j r on Monday by one majority, was rejected ncx?
day, the government having recruited Us force*
Freshets, kc.
Richmond, May 6 ?There is a great freshet on
? u*?CH r*vcr. The lower wharven and frtiret*
with Hit hounm uituatM na them are submerged
The low grounds are all overflowing, and consid
erable damage is apprehended to the growing
crops on the river. Tnete has been no such fresh
et in Hits region aince IM7. At Lynchburg the
water has risen 17 feet but is now failing. Per
rival s I sl*nd is over flowed, and t he t rest le work
of the South Side railway there has been swept
away, impeding the passage of the trains
Eastok, Pa., May 5.?The IVlaware and Le
high rivers are very high at this place. The
Delaware rose 21 feet yesterday, but is now fall
ing. Much damage has l,eeti done along the
nv. r, and may rafts swept away. The Delaware
division of the Pennsylvania uuial is seriously
damaged, and it will take from four to six weeks
to rc|>air it.
Albany. May 5?The freshet continues, and
the quay and State str?*-t a:e flooded The cul
vert on the Central Railroad at Lockport has been
carried away. The express train from New York,
L'oinz West, rati over it la?t evening, upsetting
the baggage cur and throwing two passenger cars
into the culvert The engine and tender"passed
over safely None of the passenger* were seri
ously hurt.
PtTTSBrnrj, May 5 ?The late rains have made
an extraordinary rise in the rivers, and there are
to-day in the channel eighteen feet six inches of
water, which insures good navigation and low
freights for some time At Wheeling there aie
now over 21 feet in the chann?l.
From Kansas an<1 the Plains.
St. Locis, May 5 ?The Republican published
Secretary Stanton's reply to the letter of the citi
zens of Lawrence, in which lie says he will do
nothing which denies the authority or validity of
the Territorial laws. Respecting the judges of
election he hopes that the probate jndges will ap
point one Republican and one Democrat in favor
of a free and one Democrat in favor a slave State.
The Kansas City Knterprise of the *Jd learns
from the plains that the rheyenco Indians are
concentrating at the head waters of the Republi
can fork with the determination of resisting the
attack of the I'nitrd States troops. They had a
large supply of arms and ammunition A terrible
l>attle had Iteen fought at (he Fremont Peak be
tween the Snake and Blarkfeet Indians. Twenty
seven of the latter were killed.
New Trials Refused? Break in the Caaal.
Albant, May 6.?The Supreme Court deny
n?w trials to Francis McCann. convicted of the
murder of his wife, and John Cummings. con
victed of shooting a farmer named Slumpf They
will be sentenced on the fourth Monday in May
Information reached the canal department last
night of two breaks in the canal nineethecdm
meneement of letting in the water. One of the
breaks is at I'tica. where a sewer is built under
the canal, which broke through, occasioning
nine miles of the canal to be drawn oil'for repairs
National Hotel Disease.
New York. May 7.?At a session of the Acad
emy of Medictae last night. Dr. NYinne.of Balti
more. mad<- a communication concerning the Na
tioual Hotel disease, accompanied by a letter
from Dr. Hall, of Washington, showing that the
disease originated from putrid exhalations.
Great Storm in Mobile?City Innndatrd.
Acgcsta. May 7?A tremendous storm occur,
red at Mobile on"Friday and Saturday Rain fell
two feet [*J upon a level, accompanied by a high
wind. The city was inundated and several per
sons were drowned. The supply of water and
gas is cut oft'.
Return of a Bearer af Dispatches.
New Yobk. May 7 ?Alexander H Evans, who
took out the Clarendon-Dallas treaty to the C<Mirt
of St. James, returned in the Europa, bringing
the treaty with him.
Naval Intelligence.
Norfolk. May C.?The steamer Saratoga was
docked to-day and part of her crew discharged
She will go to sea as soon as her hull has heen re
paired. The Dale sailed yesterday.
Fire at Brooklyn.
New York. May!?A larg* brick dwelling at
Brooklyn, occupied partly by Burdaii s mechani
cal bakery, was entirely destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss &4MNJ0.
Garrotin; in Boston.
Boston. May 5 ?Cyrus Smith, treasurer of the
Piedmont Railroad, was garroted in Brookline
street last night, by three men, and robbed of
S1.IU0.
Baltimore Markets.
Baltimore, May 7.?Flour it firm; Howard
street and Ohio at #6.62)$, and City Mills held at
the same figure.
Wheat is firm at $1 6ia?l .75 for whites. 91 6rts
?1 66 for reds. Corn is a little easier; white 72a
74 yellow 73a?6c
Whisky is steady at *J9a30c.
New Yark Markets.
New Yobk. May 7 ?Flour Is firm ; nales of
17.UUO bbls ; State is higher, at *6 2Ua6 35. Ohio
#6 S5a7.l5; Southern is lower, at S6 0tlaS7.5O.
Wheat is buoyant; sales of lO.UOO bushels
white 9l.78al.6S; red SI.6P%
Corn is firm, sales of 12,U00 bushels, mixed
93X0.
Pork is steady; mess *23 40a23 50. Beef Is
unchanged; Chicago repacked ? 19 25
Whisky is firm at 30c for Ohio
Financial.
New \ obe, May7.?Mo.ksare firmer; Chicago
and Rock Island llri^; Cumberland Coal Co. I7)<;
Illinois Central share* 134, do. bonds Mich
igan Southern 63; New York Central Penn
sylvania Coal Co. ?3; Reading Vir*lnia6'B
01X; Missouri 6's 62 V
<1LVKR MEDAL PREMIUM '.-From tkt Mt
O tropolitan
For ICE CREAM. WATER ICES, and CAKES.
C. C. ATZS, No. 1"7 Brides street, between Coa
jrresg and High streets. (i?s-rfstosrn, >>ofs l?*v.Q
to inform the citisens of Georgetown and viotaitt W
that he is readv to furnish any order that it would *
please the public to my? him. and assures them ?
that it would l?e oompleteiv Mtisfsctorv. Prices?
Ice Cream 92 per *al|on. plain or in moulds. Will
have alwnvs on hand ICECR EA M. CAKES, and
WATER'ICES, for those that fkvor ine with a
ill. ap? lm?
A KKI AGES. CARRIAGES.CARRIAOES -
_ The ?ul?seril?ers have on Itand. for,
sale at low prices, a Assortment I>r
new koCKAWAYS, BUGGIES. Light
WAGONS. 4c., It e.. to which ths* respect folly in
vite the attention of tkoae wishing to purchase rood
and durable Vehicles.
N.B.
VA 12th street
WD. E1CHLEIT,
? yo.S/n SETEMTU STREKT.
'llJiNS.*Is? K'sortment of WATCHES ao_
J nVV htiKv . sp l^.|
f30f> m
MAN ISAAC WOOD. He is thirtT years of OT
MS. Itlsck oornplexioa. about five feet aud a a\
half high, and has very tares ups. dFg
The above reward will he pad far his appre- J ? ?
bension aisl aebverv to ms if taksa in a tree State,
ar ft'" if taken is the SUte nfMjm ^r?d orDisUiot
of Colombia. WwlK, .
Buena V ista Post Ottioe,
ap il-tf Pnuoe Geories couiity, Md
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