LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Citt CocsctL? -Board of Aldrrmm.?The Bon'd met at the nsual hoar, thr Prrsident, \V. f Bayly, in tbf rb^ir A communication wis -r?d from the Mayor. i:au-mittli>? a rep^r* from the City Surveyor. In relation to the gradt of T'.relfth street west, be tween B and C stre<-t> south, in conformity with ?? resolution adopted by the Board on the 1st in stant; referred to improvement.* committer. The CLair presented a memorial from the iia< k??'v carriage drivers, asking for a rhn^e in thrir rates; referred to policr committer. Mr. Goddard presented the petition of James Kenan, for remission of a line; referred to claims committer Mr Moore printed the petition of Geo. Mat tingly and N II. ^ oung, for setting the curb and paying the footway on the sooth side of square ?166 and rquate 4115; referred to the improvements committee. Al?o. the evidence submitted by a committee of the Franklin Fire Company in irlation to the charge made against said company, of having wilfully run into the apparatus of the Persrver^ ance Fire Company; referred to lire department* committee. Mr Houston presented n petition for the grad ing and paving of the fo< tway. and making a gutter, ir , on the south side of squares 75h and on north A ?t ; referred to the improvements committer. Mr. Rufl presented the petition of Antonio Pons, asking an appropriation to assist in reliev ing bim of a portion of the loss sustained by him in consemirncr of the burning of the American Hook and ladder Truck House ; referred to the claims committee. Mr. Pearson presented th* petition of William O Donnell, praying the remission of a fine; re ferred to the claims committee. Mr Bayly, on leave, presented a resolution, as follows which was passrd : Resolred, That the Mayor he, and he i* hereby, earnestly requested forthwith to district the sev eral tire and hose companies of the city, or cause to be closed up the houses of those flre compa nies whose rnemltrrs have lately been engaged In acts of Lawlessness and violence, and that any companies which may hereafter be guilty of like acts be dealt with in the same manner. Mr Miller moved that George Mattingly be Cranted permission to withdraw certain pai>ers from the Hies of this Board; so oidered. *Mr I.vans ottered the following joint resolu tion; which was agreed to : Aesolml, That the citizens be requested. with out delay, to meet in their respective wards for the purpose of organizin? a patrol to put down the rioting and bloodshed now so rife in our midst; and that the names of such persons as may enroll themselves for such duty be reported to the Mayor, and thai he he requested to com mission .said persons as temporary police, to be < ontinued for such time as he may deein expe dient. 1 The Chair ottered the following resolution" Which was adopted : Resolved, That the committee having charge ? J Corporation business bef.trr Congress In*. aud they are hereby requested forthwith total! on the Committer on the district of Columbia, of l>oth Houses of Congress, and urge npon them the immediate necessity of increasing the Aux iliary Police Guard to such an extcnt"as will in sure the peace and protect the public and private property of the city, the whole force to he placed under such contiol and regulations as Congress may derm necessary to ettectually put down all violations of Inward order. Mr. Miller ottered the following joint resolu tions; which were agreed to : R'ytfr.d, That the Mayor be and lie is hereby authorized to enrol, without delay, a temporal y police force of one hundred nien ; of whom twenty-one, l>eing three for each Ward, shall be mounted, and all of which police force shall be suitably armed, equipprd and organized under the direction of the Mayor; and that the expense thereof lie defrayed out of the general fund Resolved further, That a joint committee of three members of each board br appointed by thr presiding officers thereof respectively, who to gether with the Mayor, shall represent to Con gress the inability of this Corporation to maintain permanently such a police force as Is necessary for ih.- presn vat ton of order under existing clr cnilist3n. es; Mild to urge 11 )HJ|| Congress the"pro pi let V ot establishing a proper and permanent police, to be andrr the direction of the Secretary ??I thr Intrrior, or to brotherwi.se organized as may be thought expedient. The l hair appointed on the committee, on the uart of the Bouid of Aldermen. Mrssrs. Goddard Miilrr and Smith Mr. Miller, from improvements committee re ported a bill authorizing the grading and paviiw ?>f thr alleys in sqt;.trr 149. passed Also, a bill to supply a dtlicirncy in thr appro priation for constructing a sewer on Thirteenth strrrt, brtween F. and t. sts north; passed Also, a bill to repair a public alley in the Sec *>nd X% ar?l, Also, a bill to improve the drainage of the pub lic alley in stniare371: passed ? Wll for the relief Of tiro E-Un; passed Mr < !ark?- Introduced a bill for taking up and relaying the pavement in the gutter on the north ride o. 1. st.ret north, Iw-twreu Fourth and Fifth ,r inipruv^meuU committee. ? ' h* CLair a r?*noJntion ? ommtssionrr of Health to make a i*port on the condition of thr alleys, Jic., of thr city; passed. Also, a joint resolution authorizing the Mayor ,0 ulf,*r a reward for the arrest ot incendiaries; 7 Various hills from toe lower Board were read and properly referred. Thr Board then adjourned. Common Count,l ?Mr Mulloy presrnted thr petition of Thos. H Hobinson; referred to the claims eommdtee. Mr Turton. from the Improvements committee. reported a bill to trim aud gravel I street north. Trom highlit to Tenth street west ; passed. Also, a bill to grade II street north, from Twen ty-fourth to rwrutv-slxth street west; passed Also, a bill to make a gravel footway on Second stirrt east, near A street .lotth. On motion of Mr. Krnnedv. it was postponed and made thr speciai ordrr for Monday nrxt Mr. Turton also reported the Aldermen-* bill to grade and gravel Seventh street west, from F street to the Potomac rive:; passed. Mr Waters, from the canal committee, re ported a joint resolution granting the us? of the drrdgiut; machine to James Towles; passed Mr. Wallace moved that George Mattin"ly have leave to withdraw certain papers from the tiles of the Boaid ; passed. Mr Brown, from the health committee, re ported a joint resolution of thr Aldermen ap jKHnting delegates tothe Sanitary and Quarantine * onvrntion to meet in Baltimore in April next ? passed r ' Mr. I.loyd asked leave to introduce some con current resolutions, which ware read for iuforma tion, as follows : < omeurr-n' resolutions in relation to tertain no lit tun ?> oj Ike C orporat i on lutes. Whereas, on the Ith day of November. Irr o membrr of thr Auxiliary Guard to take possession of any lire engine or otbera'v jstratus L?r longing to any tire company or bearing ti.rnameof any tire Company existing in viola tion of this art " And wbrrea* thr ai>ove-quoied law has been and still contiiiurs to l>r o|?*niy violated, and that too without any attempt being made by the police officers or auxiliary guard to carry into effect its provisions; that such contempt lor our aw, is most detrimental to the public interest, humiliating to the Corporaiion, and a triumph of disorder and viclrnce over law and order: Therefore, b-? it Rtttlv-d. That a select com Iiutter of three iiinuUri. from the Boaid of Al derman and four me tubers from thr Board of < ounrtl app,?iiit>-d. whc.sr duty it* shall br to rxanuiue into jtnd report to the two Boaids, why the laws of the Corpnration altovr rrfrrred to arr not executrtt; als? why it is tLat thr law pre Venting poller I -rs from attac hing th?ii,?)vrs to fiie com panics is not carried int*rmrn, requesting the citizen0 to m?-rt in thrir rrcprciivr Wards ta or^aaizr patrols, was pa??rd Also, a joint resolution organizing a temporary polic* for? e of one hundrrd men; twrnty-one to ue mounted, and all armed andcquipj>ed for ser vice l?v the Corporation. Mr Kriinrdy moved to postpone tbr resolution; lost. Thr resolution was then adoptrd A joint resolution dirr? tmg ?n application to Congr?-s for an incrca^ of the Auxiliary Guard, was passed A join: irsoiution requesting thr Mayor lo dis trict all lire comparers having participated In riots; or. If necessary, rlosr their rnginr bouses, was passed. Mr Brown, from 'heconference committer on tbr bill Irlativr to tbr giadr of F stiert, leported tLat the Aldermen had receded from their amendments And then tbr Board adjourned St or i*?Yesterday. J c McGuire, suction err, sold twetily-two shares of the stock of thr V\ asbiugton City Gas-Light Company at H) 5u f er share. .* "*?T"KR AtT*???T AT ASSASSINATION.? |,a?t ?If hi, about nine o'clock, Mr GUmmm. steward of he Hritish Minister, was attacked by a man near the Northern Market, aod knocked senseless. His and bead were wverelycit. He waiconrpv edI home by the auxiliary goard* who were near I he guard* and offlrer? on the beat were in the market, saw the act and gave chase to the as?-s. sin. who ran into the tavern opposite the market k*pt by George D i Wii* un^ii'noiislv adopted, viz"; Kttolr'd, That we respectfully suggest to the Democratic and anti-Know Nothing voters of t.ils citv that the meeting in the various wards ror the purpose of electing delegates to select in convention a suitable candidate for Mayor at the ensuing election be held on the evening of 1 ues day, April 6th, at 9 o'clock, in each ward, and recommend that the delegates *o selected meet on Thursday, April 15th, at 8 o'clock, at the Assembly Rooms, for the purpose of nominating a < andidate for Mayor. , _ Ww. W. Moose. Chairman. John I- . Lnnis, Secretary. Uashisgtoi Theatre ?"Columbus'' went Otl pretty Well last night, and to-night will un doubtedly go through with 'clat, as the perform ers will be up in their pi-rts and every tbim? in " applie-ple-ord'*r." 3 Senator Wilson we noticed on a front seat, and he laughed some, too. although the ioke was against him. when per hundred. 1 ,1'rih;,.,"!V also towed up from Alexandria a WK0b00n". '?"? '?? for Death of an Indian ?One of the Pawnee deletion of I ndians, now in this city on a busi ness errand. died yesterday at Mrs. Matter's ho tel, where he bad been lying ill for several days past. He had received every attention from Mr *? Acting Commissioner of Indian \tliirw and from Maj Denuison. who had ehar?e of the Ti m M? ? i ,,an"', of ,he deceased was J ik k-a-lix-tah, owner of many horses As we go to press the very long and strikin" funeral procession of ttie deceased Indian is passing down the Avenue on its way to the Con gressional Cemetery The rell-ion/ services at the house were performed by the |{,v John C Smith of the Uth street Presbyterian Church. The Victims.?Messrs. Lewis and Kntwisle who were so murderously assailed on Saturday night, are, thanks to good attendance, improving but both of them Will, in all likelihood carry to tlnrir graves the balls which were intended to kill them outright. Mr f.ewis. besides the wound made by the ball In his hip. has several severe confusions on his person, which cause him un e?i ing pain Mr. Kntwisle is still considered uy hi* physician to be In a critical condition. Sc.?*N Illness.?J s Mehan, Ksq.for many years the Librarian at the Congress Library In the Capitol was suddenly struck with apoplexy while attending to the duties of his office this morning He was instantly conveyed to I.Is res idence, on It street. Capital Hill, and Doctors May and Lindslev summoned to his assistance. Oui last accounts tlnd him somewhat restored to consciousness, but in a precarious situation. Got Nr. to Fight thk "Saints '?The "Wash ington Infantry"?not the "Washington l.ight Infantry.'' i?e it reineinleedy approach of warm weather. The Ca.mtbell Min.trels will appea' to night, in a number of new songs, dances, bur lesques and piquant oddities at Odd Fellows' ? , V 7^..*.re'.by ?K'versal consent, the be?t band of Ethiopians" that has lately visited us. Dicao?11 ho Killed Him'?Ashman Luckett, the young man who was shot by devilish row dies on Friday night, di- d at5 o'clock yesterd-.y He warn struck by a musket ball on the back part of the lcnee. severing the ?, ,jn artery. I.Uckett was a bookbinder and 1 a y -2t) years of age I he attention of the Commissioner of Health Is re,pe?tfully called to the condition of the gut ters on the west sides of Tenth and Kleventh streets, between Fa. avenue and the Canal. Watch Returns-William Fritz, Germany, drunk; workhouse days H F. Throop, D suspicion of assault; dismissed. Augustus Heis ler. Germany, do; dj ; carrying a piCtol; fine and costs, S?Jii.44 John llagan, Ireland, vagrant workhouse !*? days Win R yon, Ireland, do; do' Henry llorton, Ireland, do.; do. Six lod-'ers nou-residents. W 8t>0lNG Cakes,very prett> and very cheap; Ice I renin nud Water Ice, Ht .?I V? per pallon.at the I in. tdnptna 1 on/ectionei t , corner IVth nud h' st j_ Kussri.i.. lil Kt>. ,,!1' ^t. Augustine, Florida,on the I'th of March. 1KSH of cnfcumplion. N. li. HARTl.K\ , of the turn ci Hamey A Hro. n rii! t?**0 p'a<*e Irom the resilience of .',f ? " i??on. 1st sr.. Cox'a Row. Georgetown, st AvJi- " ":'ck lo MORROW (Wednesdh>) f.' fese, Striped Osnaburgs and Plaid Cottons, Heavy Cotton Osnaburgs and Duck, With other seasonable Goods, To which the attention of Cash and prompt cus tomers are invited. m 10 J. H. SMOOT. FM N E ALES.?We respeot fully announce to our friends and the public that we have at last sue* ceededin having a large quantity of ALES of vari ous kinds brewed expressly to our order, which we will guarantee to l?e the finest and the largest vari ety that was ever ottered m this market. All persons wishing a nice article of Ale oan have it by applying to us for either of the following brands, viz. Kennett. Burton XXX Pale, India Pale, Phil adelphia and XX. We also have a fin* article of Brown Stout and XX Porter always on hand. All orders by mail, or given to our drivers, will be attended to. ARNY A SHINN, Union Bottling Depot, 57 Green street, d 17 d Georgetown, D. C. NM. RUPPEL. ORTII side of Market Space, No. 37, between Bridge and Canal streets, Georgetown. * announces to eis patrons that at histC KF.STAURANT may tie found at all times the choicest and most excellent assortment ofl.lOUORS, the freshest O Y ST K R S and all kinds of GAM E in season. Moala served at ail hours and at the usual prioes, jan4-3m FOR B.EJTT AJTD SALE. LH)K SALE - T(i? G?kh1 Will and Fixtures of a r Millinery and Fanoy Store, low doing a good business. '11ns store and fixtures are adapted for any kind of business. For particulars apply at tins office. in .'fi 3t * Li^OR R L NT.?The Dwelling part of a three-story l BRICK HOUSE, with back building, lately re paired and painted, on Ph. avenue, nearly opposite Br?wns' Hotel, occupied below by Mr. Robinson, jeweller. A'so, two two-story BRICK HOUSES in the rear of the Kline, on Canal street, and two sina I Houses near Georgetown. To good tenants the rent will be moderate. A pp!y to Cll AS. GR A M MER. Attorney -at-Law, north kid? ot u street, between 5th and 6lli. in 3'i-eortt (j*OR RENT.?A two-story BRICK HOUSE, containing nin? rooms, ft is beautifully si'u atcd at tie corner of Ennd 17th streets. Ton good tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply at No. 573 17th street. m ?i VFARM FOR SAI.E.?Seventy acres; 25 in wood, the balance in a good state of cultivation. Plenty of good water. The improveme' ts are a go.mJ Frame House, with five rooms, and a new Stable, situated aUnit nine miles from Washington and four in les from l!ladeii>.l>urg, adjoining Mr. Shawe's and Mr. Bell's farms. This Farinwill posi tively l?e sold very cheap. No objections to exchange for city property For further particulars inquire of RICHARD ROTH WEI.L, iio< th F street, I* tween 12th and l'-th, Captol Hill, near the Toll-gate. If by letter, address R. Rothwell, Stone Cutter. Capitol Extension, Washington, D. C. m 2* Iw* I^OR SALE OR REVT.?A large four-st<>ry T BRICK DWELLING and STORE, on 7th street, near H, containing seven large rooms, a large dry cellar, one of the bent stores on 7th street, and every convenience for busines* It is considered one of the b.-st business stands on the stroet, and will l?e sold ??r rented at terms to accommodate ttie pur chaser or persons desiring to rent. Apply at .No. 4n5 7th st., above II,at any hour in th?* day in 25 tit * JOS. F. HODGSON. L'OR RENT.?Madame D'Ivkknois takes this r method of informing the public; that sh* Las fur nished rooms at great ex pt'iue, and is prepared to accommodate famines oi single gentlemen v. iih de cant B'?ard and Lodgings, winch she is prepared to convince t Lent, by ocular demonstration, if they will ca:l and examine for t hemseives, w Inch ?he uivi tea them to do. She will keep constantly on harid every thing that will contribute to the comfort of the inner man.andwiii snire no p-tins to make her guests comfortable and well satisfied with her administra tion. Residence on Peniiaylvaniaavenuesouth side, be tween I7in and lilt*ata. m nr_ OLD GAS WORKS LOT FOR SALE- The very de.iirabie property known as the "Old (ias Works, being lot 7, in square 382. at the corner of Lousiana avenue arid It'th street, is now offered for sale. There are W.4"0 square feet of ground, with a front on Louisiana avenue of H>9 feet, on Kitli street of feet, and on Caial street of WO fe?-t. For all inanufactu mg purposes, such ax a foundry, maoiiine shop, coach factory. A c., no more desirable location can lie found in the city. Inquire of the undersigned at the office < f the (ias Light Company. J. F. BROWN, m 1C eotf Secretar* in charge. BUILDING LOTS?For Sale? A variety of BI'lLDING LOTS on the Island and other parts of the city. Terms accommodating. Inquire at No. 2. Todd's Building. in I -eolin 1)A V11) MVBR I.E. CJPFCIAL RFOl'EST. Tlie customers of Rich i^ard G. H>att wno have n??t settled theiraccoun's are respectfully and earnestly solicited to call atttie S'o.e and do so without f urther delsy. It is believed thai this appeal to their kindness will meet with a ready response All persons hiving bills against Mr. Hyatt will also be pleased to present them lor settlement. Seventh street, near the Northern Liberties Mar ket. m 25 eo3t ]VT I- W AND DESIRABLE FUKNISHFD i^l HOU*K FOR RENT.?The subscriber haR I for rent a new and v-ry desirable three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,with Back Building.hand somely furnished, and containing all the modern improvements. Th s property is delightfully situated fora summer residence, and to a good tenant the rent w.II be mod erate. Apply to JAS. C. McGU IRE, Auctioneer and ''omirnsmon Merchant. m 15 F^ARM FOR SA LE.-A valuable Farm contain ing one hundred acres, (or more if deMire^.) in a high stnte of cultivation, with Dwellihg, Barns, Sta ble, Fruit Trees and a I modern improvements, sit uated in Prince George's County, Maryland, and 6 miles from Washington. For further information inquire of G EO. \\ . BKAV, No. 282 9th street, be tween M and N itreets north. in ll-lm* (.'UK It K>T.?The FURMSHKD ROOMS r recently oocupied by 'udge Edis will be vacant and for rent after this date. The location (276 Penn sylvania aven?e. next the Kirk wood House) is one of the best in the city for gentlemen having business at the Capitol or Departments, and will be rented to transient or permaneut oooupants. There are seve ral smaller rooms also in the house, at moderate prices m 9-tf tr'OR SALK OR RENT.?A BRICK DWEL LING, containing 13 rooms The Furniture will l>* sold with the house, if desired. Beautifully situa'ed on Mi"souri avenue. No. 2? between 4>$ and 6th streets, near the National and Browns' Ho tela. Inquire on the promises. m5 1m* I = II I ? y?r ty bugnne Dupuv ia th? Clerk'? DUPUY'S NEW PERFUME FOR THE SEASOV. KISS-ME-QUICK. MSTfLLBl* Vkfii FRAGRANT TULIPS. E. DUrUY, CHKMIST, 0Broadway?New York, i ^ribu Saathen Dstnclol Nm V?tk. Sold every where. m 27 Sm 11ST R KCEIVED. ? ' SPRINU M11.1,1 N ER V, STMAW HON NETS, JOCKEY IIAT?*, FLATS. Ac., beautitul assortment of RI BA N DS French and American Fl.oWK.RS. Cambric and Mualin EMKRolDERV, II OS I K K Y, GLOVES. COMliS, BRUSHES, aud FANCY GflODS, at WILLIAM P. SHFDD'S, m 77 .It _ llth street. C H1LDR EN'S CAR R1 AGES, GIGS, Ac. We have now on hand the most complete assort ment of Wagons, Gigs, and Perambulators for chil dren, that was ever before offered hi this market, all of which are now for sale at the lowetit cash prices, JOS. L. SAVAGE, Sign of the Gilt Saw, in 9S Ot Pa. av., bet. loth and llth ?ts. SPECIAL NOTICE.?We would earnestly re quest those whose acoountM still remain open upon our books, to come forward and settle the same at their earliest convenience, as we have de mands for every dollar that is due us. SIBLEY k GUY. m27 3t 320 Pa. av., bet. 10th and llth stt, AUCTIO* BALES. Br A. GREEN, Auctioneer. C?H1NA. GLASS. AND CROCKERY WARE ' at Arrno!? ?On THURSDAY MORNING, th* 1st of April. I shall sell, in front of my store, at the oorner of7th and D streets. at m o'clock, a large and handsome assortment of China, Glass, and Crookerv Ware, such as? Fine English stone Cbica Dinner Sets, consisting ol 1"? pieces. China Tea Sets, consisting of 44 pieces. Cliina Tureens. Teapots. Sugars and Pitchera, China decorated Plates. Pickle D'shes, Pine T??ilet Sets. 1<> piecea to the set. Float Howls. Gotluo and Ashburton D^osntera, Ashburton. Gothic ribbed.and fluted GoN?'ts, Diamond. Gothic. ribbed and fluted Tumblers, Celery Glasses. Smart, t'raaia. Fruit Bowls, 4.5, and 6 Untie revolving plated Castors, Molasses Cans, Salts. I.emonade*. Lager bier Glasses. Lanterns, Glasa Shades, Can dlesticks. Spoonstands, Chamber, hall and parlor I amps, of every style. The attention of housekeepers is nailed to the als>ve sale.as the assoitment is fine arid larte. and all goods will positively l?e sold to the highest bid der. Terms oash. m Si d A. GKEEN. Anctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Ha n d s o m e two-story f r a m e Hodsk add Lot at tub Cornier or M'th St and Virgin a avknik, on the Island, at Auc tion.? On THURSDAY, April 1st, I shall sell, in front of the premises, at 5 o'clock p. mi , a handsome Frame House, and the Lot on whiah it stands, sit uated at t?e corner of loth street west and V irginia avenue. The house contains hve good and conve niently arranged rooms and wide passage The lot is between 19 and 20 foet front and 9nfe?t deep. Tins property is handsomely located uear the Smithso nian Institute. Terms : One-half oash ; balance in 6, 12,18 and 24 months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale. A deed ? ivon and a deed of trust taken. Title in disputable. in30 3t A. GREEN, Auot. By A. GREEN. Auotioneer. VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIM PROVKD PROPKRTT. FROMTINO J t till IA K V SqtJAKK at Auction.?On FBI DAY. the 2d da* ol A pril, I sha 1 sell, in front of the premises, at tive o'clock p. m., part of Lot No. 9 and part of Lot No. 10, in Square No. 4<-7. Part of Lot 1? is improved with a good two-atory Brick Ho?se. and the privi lege of a aide alle?: has n front on 5th at. west of 17 feet Ubi inches, running lack 98 leet W* inches. Part of Lot No. 9 is vacant; fronting 26 feet S'j inches, adjoining the atove and same depth 'I'he alove de scribed p-operty is handsomely located on .5th, be tween north F and G streets, immediately oppoaite the Judiciary Square. A fine chance for a profitable investment,as it is bound to bd very valuable prop erty. Terms : One-fourth cash: balance in 6.12 18, 24, and 3oking-G lasses. Window Shades. Lounges, Toilet Gla-srs, Ouantity of China, lii.-iss. and Crockery Ward, Knives and Forks. Spoons, Castors, Ac., tn dozen superior Blacking. 5? gallons Furniture Varnish. Horse Shoes, Sash Weights, Screws, Plough Shares. Picks, Patent Balances, A-e. Also, at 12 o'clock m , in front of the premises? 1 superior Work Horse. Wagon and Harness. Terms: and under, cash ; over that sum, K credit of 1, 2. and 3 months, for satisfactorily en dorsed notes, bearing interest. THOS. J. FISHER. Trustee, m 2G d J. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. Refrigerators, WATER-COOLERS, Ac. The subscriber his now on hand a fresh supp'y of the Miowiue arttcl-s for the v. ri i * wither: S&?i\ Dr. Kane's celebrated R efngeiators. Galvanized Iron and Stone Water-Coolers Stimpson'h Ice Pitchers. We would respettfullr inform the public that we warrant all Refrigerators, sold by us, to act as represented, or the money returned. JOS. L. SAVAGE. Sigu of tha (jilt Sw, _ in 26-6t Pn. av., bet. loth and llth sts. JOSEPH T. K. PLAN T A CO FaSHIOX\Bl.K UPHOLSTER F. RS, Manufacturers and Dealers in Sofas, Chairs, Lounges, Mattresses. A c. P?per Hanging done m the l..">st maimer, f'arpeta made aud put down. Furniture Repaired and Var nished. itfo D ?treet, between 9th and 10th streets, Wash ington. I>. C. m 23 3m rjy PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, .r I O I? ? beh >w Third street. ?) I O P HI L AI) E L PIIIA CON F ECTIO N E R Y. Ice Cream, Water Ices, Jellies, and Cakes, at Philadelphia price*, all made of the best materia!, and warranted to give satisfaction m 22 :iw' KUGLER & CO. 1 MLS FOR THE FANCY BALL. s T WI.OK 4 MAURV have just received a collection of highly coiored P mtsof Costumes of various nations and of fancy dress. Bookstore No. 334 Pa. avenue. m 24 CEN TLEMEN'S BELONGINGS FOR THE *1 . SPRING TRADK. STE V KNS, Brown Hotel, will open this day their usual large assortment of Gentlemen's Wardrobe and 'Toilet \rticlcs. Baying exclusively for cash, we are ennblod to t iler the newest and best goods at umforiii prices. STEVENS' *H!es Room, m 24-6t Browns' Hote!. 1)111 LP'S LATEST LIST OF NEW BOOKS. 1 The l ife of Handel, by Victor Schujicher; 91.25. Manual of Photography, adapted to Amateurs. Practice, by Georg* If. C< ale ; 60cuts. Texas; her Resources and her Public Men. A oompanion for Cordova's new and correct Map of the State of Texas. Hv J. De Cordova. .*1.25. Sartaroe, a Tale of Norway ; by James A. Mait land : .$1.25. Pnper, 2 voiumes, $ 1. Recommended by Washington Irving. FRANKLIN PHILP'S New Bookstore, iWi '"a. avenue, m 24 between 9'h and Mth sts. JR. B.SCHWARZE, ? Wiiolksalk Deai kr in Ovstkrs, Respectfully informs his friends and custmners that he will sell his O YSTI RS (which s? are known to be of the best quality in'j the market) at a lower price than any one else can afford, as he boys them by the boat load. Com* and get a bargain. PICKLED and SPU ED OYSTERS always on hand. J. R. B.SCHWARZE. m 2 1m Southeast corner 12th and E streets. ORIENT A L N AIL POLISH, giving a beautiful histre to the linger nails, ai GIBBS'S Hair QfnrA. t*' 19th Vt ^ (iOOK FOR SALE?For a short term of years. j First rate Cook; good Washer and Ironer; good Nurse. For terms. Ac., address N, Star Of hce. m jG4t* AMES LACKEY, MERCHANT TAILOR, SeVfHtk Street, opyo. Pattnt Ojfirt. Would take the liberty of informing his customers ?wl ? u. 11. - * I?*?*--? 1 4 - J . . ???? umiiovii) VI iiiiwi ill i UK ma vua and the public that he has received his stock of Spring and Summer CLOTHS and CAS Sl MERES, which he will make upche?? oash. and not inferior to any in the city ? i ?? ? s?%_? ?ri in fit?. 1 ?in.nuu iivs lUioiiui H'csiij in HIC UllJ I J A good Fit and Fashionable Garment war- " ranted in all cases. Also the usual Furnishing Goods kept by Mer chant Tailors. m ati-lw* 1MIE WONDER OF WASHINGTON is GIBB'S VEGETABLE BALSAM, performing almost unracies in covering up Bald Iliads and curing all Scalp diseasos. m 10 rp NOTICE. 1 H E undersigned makes known to the public that they have in their employment a Costumer from the,| Paris Opera Comiq ue, and are now prepared to make all kiuds of Fancy Costumes to order. E. OWEN A SON. Military and Naval Merchant Tailors, in 19 eo3w No. 212 Pa. avenue. j^l'RING GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN. Haviug just received a very handsome assortment of the newest slvles CLOTHS, CAJSSl MERES.nnd VESTING. I am fn1> pe" pared to serve gentlemen promptly and faith fully with every style of garment F(JR NHHIVG 4? ()oDS in vmicIy. ' l< EA DY-M A l?E CLOTHING ofthe best qual ity always on hand to *'meet immediate wants. ' A. H. \ OUNG, Merchant Tailor, Browns' Hotel, m ?5 ?w Pa. live- ue. (COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE?We. the un -J dersiirncd. have formed a Copartnership under the hrm of KAG Y A BROTHER, for the purpose of carrying on a Wholesale Liquor Business and Rehuuig.at No. Sfcj on 7th street. A. A. KAGY, J. M. KAGY. Wwshinrton, Mwroh fith. 1R5B. m 8 I in Hair, tooth, nail, and bandshire BRUSHES,at GIBBS'S Hair Store,near 13th st. and Pa. av., and at his Sales Room uuder Wil lards' Hotel. n9-iim Rye and barlev malt, for saie at the CITY MALT HOUSE, oorner of Weel Falls aT ** D PrJ? ?* ryn M(fvnIlli,T l*~ HrC*?EL? CaI - r57.?' ?c-,?n MONDAY XOKNl!\G. March ?*, at 10 o c ock.tnd eontmijini! from dny to day until thewhn'eis disposed of. I dhn'l sell the superior Furniture and tfleets of the "Ebbitt Hou, c ''simi~ ated on F street, between i.tth and uth streets em bracing every variety and style of Parlor aud Cham tier Furniture, Bedding. A o. rauavnaui This extensive establishment embraces same eighty-live parlor* and ehamlters. which uv? lK?en titled up ina style unequaled in tin*city.the Furni ture nil having been made at the l>ett establishments of this city and of very superior style and huish. We name? Elegant rosewood seven octave Pianoforte, by Chickering Elegant French plate ciit frame mantel, pier, and oval Mirrors, of various sizes and styles Superior ros*wo?>d aud aalnut crimson plush cov ered French and tete-a tele Sofas Ann. ladies' and parlor Chairs Rockers. Gothio reception Chairs, A c. Suite of rosewood I'arlor F urniture. finished ia crimson and fold brocatelle. comprising two tele a teteSoJae, two arm Chairs, and eight par lor Chairs Suites of handsome walnut (inured damask covered Parlor Furniture..consisting ol two Sofas, two arm Chairs. Kocker. and four parlor Chairs Handsome waiuut Whatnots, Etageres. and Book* stands.ot various patterns Beautiful marble-top, centre, sofa, and side Tables, in rosewood, walnut, and mahogany Elegant brocatelle. camas*, anl mce Curtains throughout the house, with gilt Cornice, Cords, Tassels, Ac., complete Rich French China Vases, Candelaf>ras and other mante! Ornaments Superior Velvet, English. Brussels, and three-ply Carpets throughout the house Brussels and Venetian tialland stair Carpets Oil Cloth. Bugs.Stairs Resks. Arm Chairs. Km til superior engraved heavy silver-plated Tea Sets, Silver plated Cm tors. Waiters, Tea and Cotlee Urns. Spoons ami Forks, Superior Table Cutlery, Fire Irons. Walnut a'(1 mahogany extension, break last, card, and side Tables. Superior oak can^-seat dining Chairs, I French China and grauite Dinner, Dessert, and Tea Service, Chrystal"ut-g!ass Decanters, Water Bottles. Gob lets. Tumblers and Wine Glasses, Block-tin Lrns, Chafing Dishes and Dish Covers, Radiator, open-grate end air tight Stoves Together with a general assortment ol every article in the housekeeping line. Terms: AS" and under, cash ; over that sum, a credit of 1,2,3. and 4 months, for satisfactorily en doreed notes, bearing interest. m 17 eod J. C. MoGUIRK, Auct. FUTURE DAY!*. MARSHAL'S SALE.?In virtue of seven ( 7 ) writs of heri facias, issued from the Clerk's office of the Circuit <%>urt of the District of Colum bia, for tne county of \\ ashington aud to me direct ed, I shall ex.ose to public sale for cash, in front ?>f the Court House door of said county on FRIDA V, i he itith d ly of March, l?5i, at 12 o'clock rtt . the fol lowing described properly, to wit: Ali defend nit's right, titl*, claim and interest in and toall tint piece or pare*; of ground lying in Georgetown, inthe Dis trict of Columbia, whicti is includes! withia the fol lowing mctcs and bounds, to wit: Beginning on tne we1-1 side of Market Space af a point 82 feet l?? inches south from the corncr of Bridg* street and Market Spj.ce. and running thence west with the north ?a.l vfthstm slory brick liouses on the lot hereby de scribed, anl the lue thereof extending 3H feet, thence south and parallel with Market Spaci- -T faet ? inches, moie or less, to a point which a il! be inter sected to tne line of ?he south wa.l of said In u>e eXtendefl west, then by said line reversed east to Market Space at the southeast corner ofsaid house, at;d then north ai d with the line of Market Space Si ft-?l ti inches to the place of beginning, which is the northeast corner of said house, together wiiti all and singular the improvement thereon, seized and lev ied upon Hi the property of George R hodes, J r.. and w ill t?e so.d to satisfy judie als Nos. *U. 3*5, and 3j?j to Octotier term, !866. in favor of Joshua Hatcher and vancjr Hatcher, and Nos. 134, 135. 13K. and Ij7 ? udiciaisto May term, IS56, in favor of Clme ai.d Dillon. Peter Dioon, benjamin Tr.plett and John CruinUuih. J. D. HOOVER, m 2 dts Marshal for the District of Columbia. THK AROVK ?a I.F. IS POSTPONED. FOR want of bidders, until FRIDAY, the 2d of April next, 1KV1, same hour and plac?*. J. D. HOOVER, m 27 ts Marshal for the District of Columb.a. rFRI SIKH'S SALE OF VAM -ABLE K EAL a F?tatr.?In pursuance of a decree, passed ou the sixth, day of November, IRVJ, by the Circuit Court for Prince George's county, sirring a* a Court of Equity ii n causa in* said Court depending, whereia Margaret S. A. Cumming, next friend lo Kdmund B. Cumnrnc and others, is complainant, and Edml IS. CaaoiiaK and others are defeml nurs, the undersigned, as Trustee t herein appointed, will, if tiie MM is not previously dit>jio???d of at private sale, expose at public safe to the liiglo-st bidder,on the premises.on THCRSDAY. April 1, 1&?. ?t the honr of II o'clock a. in., if fair, and if not ?ir at the same time and place on the next fair > thereafler. all that vsluable Heal hjrsrate sit unte hi said county, which wa< Heretofore cecn divided into several lots, ranf inc in size fioin 15 to ?<> acres, with a sutbciency of Winid on most of the lots, and will lie sold in parcels if deemed to the in terest of the parties. The Dwelling House and Out houses on this es tate ai? large aud commodious, and in excellent order. This estate adjoins the property of the late Stephen Markwood. the Messrs. \\ ingerd, Digges, Clark and others Any information will l>e given to persons desirous o| purchasing,on application to the undersigned, personally or by letter. The Terms of Sale, as prescribed by the decree, are as follows:?One thousand dollars cash on the day of saie. to l>e paid in funds of some District or Baltimore Bank. The residue of tne purchase mo ney to l?e pi id in one, two. three and four years, in equal instalments. Iiearuig interest from the da> of ?Hle,and to t>? secured by the bonds of the purcha ser or purchaser*, with one or more co-obligers. m lie approved hy the undersigned. I'pon the payme t of the whole purchase money. and ail the interest thereon.and not before, the undersigned, as trustee, will convey to the purchaser or purchasers, or their heirs, the property so purchased bv them, free.c ear anil discharged from all claim of*the parties to this suit, and of a:l persons claiming by them or under them. The widow has joined in the proceeding tor a sale, and has signified her consent in writing to take an equivalent in money < in lieu of her dower; out of the priHieedsofsale, as ascertained hy law. v DANIEL C. DIGGES.Trustee, m ll-eot24thAdts By J. C. McGUIRK. Auctioneer. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF HIGHLY IM rnovKU and Valpabi.k Rrai. Est?te.?on MON DA Y A FTER NOON, Apnl 5th.at 5 o'ch ck, by virtue ofa deed of trust, bearing date on the Mh of July. 18-5, and duly recorded in Liber J.Tl. S, No 84, folios 232, i33, and 254, one of the laud re cords for Washington county.in the District ofCo lumbia. I shall sell in f ont ot the premises, at pubuc auction, to the highest b dder therefor, the vs unti l premises well ki own as "Flint's Hotel," being part of Lot No. 6, in Square No. 254, inthe oity of Wash ington. fronting i>7 feet S inches on north E street, between 13th and Uth streets west, and running bact 159 feet to a thirty feet alley, toeetner with ti e improvement thereon,consisting of a substantial ana well built three-storv brick dwelling house, with large t-aes buildings, finished in the most su perior manner throughout, with marble mantels, Ac. Terms : One-third cash ; the balance in one and two years, for notes bearing interest from the day of sale, secured by deed of tiuston the property; and if not oomplied With within hve da> s after the sale the property will be resold at the risk aud expense of the purchaser at ten days' notioe. All convey ancing at the cost of the purchaser. WM. P. WILLIAMS. Trustee. ml8-eodids J. C MoGl'l R E. Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. 'PRFSTEE'S SALE OF HOI'SE AND LOT. Jl By virtue of a deeu of trust, dali d Kih of Aug ust. I8a7, and duly recorded in Lif?er J. A. S. 14'Ac.. "and at the request of the parlies interested," I shall sell, at public auction, ou the premises, ou MONDAY, .5th April. t:*58, at 5 o'clock p. in. all that lot or parcel ol ground situated on :>d street east, near L street soutn, ,iu the city of Washington, and known and distinruished upon the plan of said ci'jr hs parts of Lots 4 and 5, in Square 7?W. and particularly deierit^d as f of lows Commencing on the west snleol ad street east, ii feet south from 1. street south, and running tlience south on 3d street east feet; thence we>t litt 5 U feet to Canal *?r?et. thence north fronting ? n Canal street 2Ssi U feel, and thence east liH , 12 leet to the beginning, improved by a oomloriai.le frame dwelling houst. Terms : f-Woash; balance in6 and 12 months. Ti tle indisputable. Ail Conveyancing at the expense of puich'iser. JOHN FOX. Trustee. in34-dts A. GREEN. Aect. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. Forty fine building lots at afc JU'N.-tln WEDNESDAY, Uie 3 stinstaut, I shall sell, in front of the premises, at 5 o'clock p. m , 4" handsome Building I ,ois, in subdivision of Hquare No. 441, ail of which are of mo unded by 6th and 7th streets west, and S and T streets north, and perfectly graded ou each street. The attention of persons seeking an investment la called to the sale of the above lots, as bargains ?u?y be expected. T*rms: One third cash ; the residue ia I*. l>. and 24 months,'or notes bearing mterest fr?mi ?ne day of sale. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. Title indisputable. All eonveyanoes at (he oost ol the purchaser or purchaser*. . w*-4 A. GRfitN, Auot, TELEGRAPHIC NEWS rip M?? AG BUT TIIRKr. DATS Hit, (ROM tl Rorr later foreign ltit?;ii?*B) P ' '? Wl'b three day.' The steamer Africa arrived ... tbe City of Washington on ?be lA?h *n<* Tb?- n?w? from China .1,4 |n<1.. . . week. later date, birf advice* -r?- ,rjl 11 ? (rttli,.j? importance Tbe bombardment ofVif now waa expected to Uke pl.^ on STfifcRt I^TL. ^ ,"rr? pertien Of th? Brltub armv bad entered Oude kir Colin Campbell wu 1 VW* "w*,,,n? ?be .ieKe train ham 1 2f bad been found guilty and Thf *f ,C V" D*~"- l-?d for HfeV^"* over ?-2MUm\?TL T'"* tLe c*lru"? nulla and but all tbe pe.sont on t^Ta rMT*? WM *l*? l0*f r?.. "" r'wm on board were uvol < anton date* of J..,, ?>..,? *, ? *" Everything relatlneto J^Tw ha4< Wn *?eRre4 tranquil "K to operation were jes?-?-?t.., ?. In France. Count Walewakl ?.**? - SJi.ffi-' '??? ?w'!?? but H dio waTllmftrihy sentence commuted into penal ~rvltude fcTl". I be English Government refused to let ?*ar" dinia give up tbe Englishman Hodee* to'th. (?reach Government The Conspiracy bill bad been rejected by tbe Sardinian Parliament r T^r "b'f Kennebec, of Ratb. from Liverpool f?r Mobile, was abandoned at sea on tbe ?2d of February. The crew arrived at Liverpool on tbe Utb last .'^,eSOTTr%rndrnct! wUh tbr French govern ment was submitted to Parliament on the litb iguited tr Aif>" d'd DOt **A ?? th* *** d#*" . Thi Market* ? rfeVi^-Rr??.t J~C^ton cl <*??<* dull at a general decline of td. Sales three day* 9080 bale* elrn itll ?f ,whlcl1 ws,s ,*k,'n *>V the tiade The fr ill'ti \ on U" ,?tb,*,?u6 bale* Advice. 1,111- i ~*- .I unfavorable There wa, little inqinrv' and price* were weak Breadstuff* dosed dull. Flour very dull, and quotations nominal. \V heatcl.-sed dull, and een eraUy unchanged. Corn closed dull, at a decline or bdata?mixed ond yellow Ms; white :Eia6da3ts I revisions unchanged Sugar closed quiet. ^?Sr*?w * sPir"? tur[?entine steady at Ills. itosiu dull at 4?3?{ ^Consoia-for mo?y, ?\a?6V; for account, Vmrraelai Revolution. N?w Tj om, March 30 _Pnvate advices from Venet.iela report that the Government troop* had been defeated in several action. Many deser tions had taken place The English and French Miitlfttejs Lad ?ent naval force* to tbe scene of action. St Domingo advices of the 13th say that Baez still held the capital. Mail Kotibery. Port Js?rts, N. \ , March ST.?Last night, some boy* discovered in the Delaware rlv* at this place a mail bag, which had been cut open and robbed The bay wa. marked for Painted Post, and must have left \>w York by the night express train on Thursday evening, as the pam-r. found in it were the second and third editions of that day, but all the letters were gone. Injunction Against the Kale of the Celllee' Steamers. New Yob*. March in the Cnlted States Circuit Court to-dav. Mr S.dgwick, district at torney. tiled a bilt of injunction in behalf of tbe I lilted States against the .ale of the Collins line of Meamer*. alleging that a large sum waa due the I'uited States from the company. Mexico. Nkw York. March :???.?The Tribune contra diets that Vidauri's agent, are negotiating loan* here, or enlisting volunteers for revolutionary pureses in Mexico. llultimore MarktU IIaltiMore, March 30 ?Flour is steady and generally iiik banned Howaid street 94 T k Ohio M :CUS| 50; t'ity Mills <4 T. Wheat is dull, white ranging from f I 1i>atO0, and yellow nominally f la*l lo .Matagorda is active and unchanged. wLite &&aSv. . yel.ow (km ftlc * Piovisions are active and firm at yesterday's rate.. Cotiee is active; sales of 3,??<0 bavs at lftk aid ? m Whisky is steady and quiet at *21 j|*iac. New York Markets. New York March rwi ?Flour is dull; sales of l.jUlllibl*. State *l.Jtia.<*t :>?i; Ohio, ;4d*5. Southern ?l 5< 1.1*4 HO Wheat is bravv; sale, of rj.tnn) bushels South ern white at *1 *Ja* 18^* ^ Beef la auiet; Chicago repacked Sl'2 ?teSl^io Lard la drttopiug at Hl,al0 ^c. Whisky is quiet at *2 for Ohio Flaanclal. Naw York, March :*)?Stocks were dull arS irregulai; closing firmer Chicago and Kock Island?.1**,; I liiaois Central sLarea , do bonds "?; New \ ork Cential Cumberland Coal Co LaCrosse and Milwaukietf. Pennsylvania Coal Co 70; Reading 4t\; Mill, and Miss. 3a, Cantons Va t? s, ?Michigan Southern '28^; Missouri o!s Sterling ext h.nge is li'mer at 107 Proposals ft?r lithographic printing. OrrtCK SlPEKISTXXbENT PCBLIC PR1!fT!N?, vvashlUKton. March U. 1KM. Sea.ed proposals will be received at this olhoa until Tuesday, the 6th day of A pril. li?B. for exeou - tin*, iu tiie liest manner, the foliowitK vork for the Senate and House of Kepreaeuiatives of the I'nited States, via: 1st. For transferring from oopper to atone and pricing ten th< uaand oupiea t more or .ess I of each o| bftv charts, to accompany the annua, leport of the superintendent ofthe Coast Survey. 2d. I- or eurravinc on stone and printing ten thou sand oopies i more or l??s) of twenty-tvo charts, to accompany tbe same report. in the first c ars the proposals must atata the price per hundred oopies ior tiauslerriiig and printing eaou cbarr, t-eparnte y. In the second clasa the propoaals must atats the once for engraving each chart, and for priuliug eaoti per one hundred copiea. aeparately. *1 he charts vul t? open at this office, for the in spection of thoae persous deairoua of biddinf for the same, unUi the c.os.nr ol th* luda, where a.so blank forms for propo<>ala may t?e procured. The paper required for printing will be furniahed by this ofl.oe. Contracta will he entered into with, and booda with aecu ity wi i be required from the aucoe.a'ul l>idders, for the laithful execution of their con tracts. It is to l?? distinctly understood that no hHa vi!t be entertained from any part iea i ot direct.? encaged m.nd practically acquaiLted with the atyiso/work bid lor. ?l'he proposals must state the time required for the execution ofthe work, or portions of tbe aame. and s ill l?e addressed to the under*igned, endorsed on the envelope "Proposals (or Lithocntph.ng.)' GEO. W. Blvan a avenue, south aide, between 10th and Uth atreeta, l?e?a leave tD inform hu friends and the public genera..y ttiat he' his just received his SPRING STOCK OF GOi ?DS. oonaist.ng ot f-.n* tah and French Cloths, Caasimera a> d Vestiags A ?o.a hn?' assortment ofGKNTS' FURNISHING GOODS. m 15 eolm p^Rl'IT TREES. EVERGREENS. Ac. The attention of fruit gr .wers is respect full? o&l.ed to the very extensive ??>ok ot TKEKS^m now ou hand, all of which are of the most vig-^p oroua description, and guaianteed aa to ac-"^? Peach Treea. large and thrifty .ckoioest kinda.suited to this sea?on, Jrio per Dwarf Pears, over *>.