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Congrtssioital. THIRTY.THIRD CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. IN SENATE?MONDAV, DECEMBER 1833 1'i!R8uant to the Constitution of the United State*, the Senate of the United Slates this day assembled in its chamber, and wan called to ordei by the Hon. Davi? K. Atchison, President pro tempore. I lie following senators were in attendance : Kobt W. Johnson, Ark.; Truman Smith, Conn.; W. M. Gwin, John B. Weller, Cal.; James A. Bayard, John M. Clayton, Del.; Win. C. Dawson, < ?a.; John Peltit, Jesse D. Bright, Ind.; James Shields, Stephen A. Douglas, III.; Augustus C. Dodge, George.W. Jones, Iowa ; John B. Thomp son, Ky.; John Slidell, J. P. Benjamin, La.; Han nibal Hamlin, Maine; Charles Sumner, Edward Everett, Mass.; James A. Pearce, Thomas G. I 'rati, Md.; Lewis Cass, Charles E. Stuart, Mich.; Stephen Adams, Miss.: David R. Atchison, Mo.; Moses Norris. jr., N. IT.; W. II. Seward, Hamil ton Fish, Nr. Y.; John H.Thompson, Wm. Wright, N. J.; George E. Badger, N. C.jj Salmon P. Chose, Benjamin F. Wade, Ohio; James Cooper, Richard Brodhead, IJa.; Charles T. James, Philip Allen, R. I.: Joniah J. Evan, S. C.; John Bell, Tenn.; Solomon Foot, Vt.; James M. Mason, R. M. T. Hunter, Va.; Henry Dodge, Wis. CREDENTIALS 6f SENATORS. The CHAIR presented the credentials of the Hon. Robert W. Jameson, senator appointed by the governor of Arkansas to supply a vacancy oc casioned by the resignation of the lion. Solon Bor land. Mr. JAMES presented the credentials of the Hon. Philip Allen, senator elect from the State of Rhode Islaud for six years from the 4th of March last. Mr. DAWSON presented the credentials of the Hon. John Bell, senator elect from the State of Tennessee for six years from the 4th of March last; all of whom appeared and were sworn. Mr. BENJAMIN said that the Hon. John Slidell had been elected, by the legislature of Louisiana, senator from that State in the place of Mr. Soule, but his credentials had not yet been received. Mr. Slidell was present, and. if no objectton was made, he hoped he would be now sworn. No objection being made, Mr. S. was sworn. NOTICE TO TIIE HOUSE. Mr. BRODHEAD submitted the following reso lution. which was adopted: ttrtolivd, That the secretary acquaint the House of Re presentatives thut a quorum of the Senate has assembled, anil that the Senate is ready to proceed to business. NOTICES OF BILLS. Mr. GWINN gave notice that on to-morrow or some subsequent day, he would ask leave to in troduce bills of the following titles; A bill to pay the expenses incurred by the State of California in the suppression of Iudian hostilities in said Slate. A bill to authorize the appointment of a United States district judge for the southern district of California, and lor other purposes. A bill to establish a line of mail stoamers from San Francisco, in California, via the* Sandwich Islands, to Shanghai, in China. A bill to make a donation of the public lands to the State of California, for the purpose of con structing a railroad and telegraph line from the city of San Francisco to the Colorado river, or southeastern boundary of said State, with a branch passing through the valley of the Sacramento river to the boundary line between said State and the Territory of Oregon. A bill to authorize and direet the payment of certain moneys into the treasury of the State of California, which were collected in the ports of said State as a revenue upon imports, since the ratification of the treaty of peace between the United States and the republic of Mexico, and ' prior to the admission of said State into the Union. Mr. BRODHEAD gave notice that on to-mor row he would ask leave to introduce a bill extend ing the provisions of the several acts granting bounty lands to persons engaged in the military service of the United Stales. Mr. JONES, of Iowa, gave notice of a bill to make a grant of land to the State of Iowa, to aid in the construclion of certain rail roads from the Mississippi and Missouri rivers in said State. Mr. DODGE, of Iowa, gave notice of a bill granting land to the State of Iowa, to aid in the construction of certain railroads in that State. Also, a bill to provide a territorial government for the Territory of Nebraska. At half past twelve, Mr.GWIN moved that the Senate adjourn; which motion was not agreed to. On motion of Mr. BADGER, the daily hour of meeting of the Senate was fixed at 12 M. NEWSPAPERS FOR SENATORS. Mr. BADGER submitted the following resolu tion, which was agreed to: Jtciolvfd, That the members of the Senate shall, from the > (rt?mencement of the present session, be supplied with five ?laity papers, or publications equivalent thereto, in lieu of llir number heretofore ordered THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. Mr. SEWARD submitted the following resolu tion; which was laid over under the rules: Itrtolvd, That the President be requested, if not in his opinion. Incompatible with the public interest, to commu nicate to the Senate #ny correspondence that may have taken place between the government of the United States and his majesty the King of the Sandwich Islands. MORTAL! T-Y IN EMIGRANT VESSELS. Mr. FISH submitted the following resolution; which lays over: Rttobvd, That a select committee of live lie appointed tt> consider the causes anil the extent of the sickness and mortality prevailing; on board the emigrant* ships on the voyage to thiscountry: and whether any. and what further legislation is needed for the better protection of the health and lives of passengers on l?oar<l such vessel*. CHAPLAINS TO CONGRESS. Oil motion of Mr. BRIGHT, it was h'eh.lrfd, That two chaplains of different denominations be appointed for the present sossion, one U> each Jlouse, and to interchange weekly between the two houses. And the Senate, on motion of Mr. BADGER, adjourned. IN HOUSE OF RKP8. DEC. 5, 1S53. THE ORGANIZATION'* COL.'PORNJtTY, the clerk, called the House to order at twelve Pclock, M, and said: " This being the day designated by the Constitution ol" United States for the ?n?<eling of Congress, I will now proceed, with the conscnt of the House, to call the roll of members and deLcgates elect, and request them to answer to their names.'' The roll was called accordingly, and two hun dred and seventeen members unswered to their names. klrctioK ok 3 r k a k ert. Mr. OLDS moved that the House now proc??cd to an election, viva voce, of a speaker for the pre sent Congress. (Cries, "call the absentees.") Mr. MACE moved that the members first be sworn in ; but to this, objection was made. The motion of Mr. Olds was then agreed to. Messrs. Ingersoll, of Connecticut. Chandler, of Pn., J. G. Davis, of Indiana, and Ewing, of Ken tucky, were appointed tellers. The vote having been taken, the following was announced as the result: Linn Boyd 3 13 Joseph K. Chandler M Lewis D. Campbell 11 Presley Ewing 7 .Solomon G. Haven (i William Preston John G. Miller ?'! Thomas M. Howe '? Win. S. Ashe 1 .1. S. Millson 1 John C. Breckcnridge 1 4 Orr ?? 217 Nece*snry to a choice 109 The following is the vote in detail: For Linn Boyd?Messrs. James C. Allen, Wil liam S. Ashe, David J. Bailey, Thomas H. Bayly, Nathaniel P. Banks, jr., William Barksdale, Wil liam b. Barry. Nathan Belcher, Thomas Il.Benton, William II. Bissell, George Bliss, Thomas S. Bo K-ock, John C. Breckenridge, Samuel A. Bridges, Robert M. Bugg, John S. Caskie, Ebcueser M. Chamberlain. Elijah W. Chastain, James S.Cris iuaii, William M.Churchwell, Sainuel Clark, Wil liamson H. W. Cobb, Alfred R. Colquitt, Burton S. t 'rnige, Thomas W. Cuniming, Carlton B. Curtis, Francis B. Cutting, John G. Davis. Thomas Davis! John L. Dawson, Gill>ert Dean, William B.W. Dent! David T.' Disney, James F. DowdeM, Augustus Drum, William Dunbar, Cyrus L. Dunham, Ben. C. Kastman, Norman Eddy, Alfred P. Edgerton, Henry A. Edmundson, John M. Elliott, Andrew Ellison, William H. English, Charles J. Faulkner, Rcubon E. Fenton, Thomas B. Florence, Thomas J. D. Pul 4er, James Gamble, William O. Goode, Frederick W.Green, Galusha A.Grow, William T. Hamilton, Andrew J. Harlan, Sampson W. Harris. Wiley P. Harris, George Hastings, Thomas A. Hendricks, llcrnhart Henn, Harry Hibbard. Junius Ilillyer, Gcorgo S. Houston, Charles Hughes, Colin M. In cersoll, Harvey H. Johnson, I>aniel T. Jonps, Geo. W Jones, ^edvkiuh Kidwell, George W. Kiftredge, William Kurtz, Alfred W. Lamb, James H. Lane, Milton STaiham, John Letcher, Samuel Lilly, William Sjndaay, Caleb Lyon, Moses Maodon aid, Jame^. McDougal, Fayette McMullen, John McNair, l\jel Mace, John B. Maey, James Mau rice, Auft^E. Maxwell. Henry May, Samuel Mayall, 8n\ Miller, John S. MilUon, George W. Morrison, l|iry A. Muhlenl>erg. William Murray, Matthias Hfichols, David A. Noble, Edson 15. Olds, Andre>Oliv?r, James L. Or, Asa Packer, Jared V. Pec Rufus W. Peck ham, Bishop Per- | kins, John E&erkins. jr.. John S. Phelps. Philip Philips. Paul) Powell, James T. Pratt, William A. Kichardso George Read Riddle, David Rit chie, John Roiim, jr., Peter Rowe, Thomas Iluf tin, Origen Seymour, Wilson Shannon, II. M. Shaw. Jacob t^wer, Charles Skelton, Samuel A. Smith, Willianlniilh. William R. Smith. John F. Snodgrass, Frc<fu-k P. Stanton. Richard H. Stan ton. Hestor L. qvens, Nathan T. Strutton, Chris tian M. Straub. |Vid Stuart, John J.Taylor, Ben jamin B. Thurst<t Michael C. Trout, William M. Tweed, George N41, Joshua Vansant, Hiram Wal bridife, William Walker, Mike Walsh, Edwin A. Warren. Dan) Wells, jr., John Wentworth, Theodrick R. W^brook. John Wheeler, William H. Witte. Hendrii H. Wright. For Joseph R. handler?Messrs. William Ap pleton, Edward Bi, John P. Ccok: Moses B. Cor win, Samuel L. Qoker, William Cullom, John Dick, Edward Dickon, J.Wiley Edmonds, Wil liam Ewerhart. E. \lder Farley, Thomas F. Flag ler. John R. Frankp, John Z. Goodrich, Aaron Harlan, Isaac E. Hiqer, Thomas M. Howe, Theo dore G. Hunt, Jame'Knox. John McCulloch, Ner Middleswarth, Johi(r. Miller, Jesse O. Norton, Samuel W. Parker, Wxander C. M. Pennington, Benjamin Pringle, Varies Ready, Thomas Rit chey, Samuel L. Risell, Alvati Sabin, Russel Sage, John L. TayloiCharles W.Upham, Tappan Wentworth, Richard'ates. For Solomon G. H?en?Messrs. James Aber crombie, Henry Bei^tt, Joseph R. Chandler, Presley Ewing, Alexader H. Stephens, David A. Reese. For James L. Orr?!essrs. William Aikin, Wil liam W. Boyce, Pret?n S. Brooks, John Mc Queen. For Lewis D Cambell?Messrs. Samuel P. Benson. David Carpente, George W. Chase, Alex ander De Witt, Joshua?. Giddings, Orasmus B. Matteson, Edwin B. ^rgan, William R. Sapp, Andrew Tracy, Elihu BWashburn, Israel Wash burn. For John U. Miller?Ajssrs. Samuel Caruthers, John G. Lindley, Morde?i Oliver. For William S. Ashej-Mr. Thomas L. Cling man. ' For William Preston-Messrs. Leander M. Cox, Solomon G. Haven, Feli K. Zollikoffer. For Presley Ewing?Messrs. Emerson Ethe ridge, Ben. Edwards (ky, John Kerr, William Preston, Richard P. Pryear, Sion II. Rogers, George A. Simons. For John S. Miller?M. L. M. Keitt. For John C. Breckenklge?Mr. Augustus R. Sollers. For Thomas M. Howe-Messrs. Lewis D. Camp bell. James Meacham. The Clerk declared jat Linn Boyd, having received a majority of t hew hole number of votes, is duly elected speaker f the thirty-third Con gress ; and requested Masrs. Chandler and Orr to conduct him to his sec- and Mr. Giddings to administer the oath of oftiij. Messrs. Chandler and )rr, having performed the duty assigned them. Mr. BOYD, in assuming le duties of the station, said : " Gentlemen of the Iloui of Representatives : By the vote just given, yen have manifested a degree of respect and conlllence for myself, pe culiarly gratifying to my filings, and for it you have my sincere thanks. "Confidently relying 011 yiur kind co-operation, without which it were vain to hope for success, and guided, as I trust I shallbe, by a sleepless de sire to maintain order and |iomote the harmony of this body by a faithful ex<tution of its laws, I engage in the duties assigned to me with no feel ings to gratify inconsistent wih the claims of im partial justice?no aim to accimplisli inconsistent with the country's good." Mr. GIDDINGS then admi\istered the oath of office. The SPEAKER now swore in the members, as they presented themselves by it-legations. On motion of Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, a mes sage was directed to be sent 0 the Senate, in forming that body that a quoruti had assembled, and Linn Loyd. of Kentucky, ehcled speaker. THE RULES OF THE HOUSE. Mr. MACE moved that the rules of the last house be adopted for the governjicnt of the pres ent, with the following amendments, in substance : " So debate shall be had In the IIo|*e in Committee of the Whole on thd state of the Union, or in Committee of the Whole House, but what is on or gennain to the subject under consideration; except in Committee ofthe Whole on the state of the Union when the Presdeut's message is under consideration, at which time anj latitude may be ijiven to debate consistent with the dttonm of the House No rule shall conflict with this rule. Rixr. ?. When a bill is reported from a committee, it shall 1st referred to the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, or a Committee of the Whole House, and placed on the calendar in its order, without debate, un less otherwise ordered by a vote of two-tttirds of the whole House." Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, suggested the (bl owing as a substitute, but which M?. Mace adopt ed as an amendment: Rtuir+d, That the rule* of the last Houie be adopted as the rules of this House until otherwise oruered: providrd, that there idiall t>e appointed a committee tf five to revise them; which committee shall h*ve power to report at any time, and their report shall be acted on by tlie House until disponed of, to the exclusion of all other business; nothing in any temporary rule to the contrary notwithstanding. Mr. MACE briefly explained the object of his resolution, which was to facilitate- business. Every one knew that the present rules were not adapted to that object: and he wished to apply a remedy for the evil. Mr. BAYLY was opposed to the proposition. He though* thnt the largest latitude of debate should be allowed co?sjs|aut with convenience?not a hasty despatch of public business; and said that it was in the power of a majority gf the House to terminate a debate when the House should grow weary of it. s Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, advocated the reso lution, contending that this was the only period when the House could provide against the diffi culty of the existing rules. Mr. GIDDINGS moved that the whole subject be laid on the table ; but the question was decided ill the negative. The proposition of Mr. Mace was voted down, and that of Mr. Cumpbell adopted by a large ma jority. COMMITTEE TO WAIT OX THE PRE8IPEXT. On motion of Mr. OLDS, it was resolved that a committee of three be appointed to act in con junction with 8 similar one of the Senate, to in form the President oftl?e United States that a quorum of both Houses had assembled, and are prepared to receive any communication he may pleased to make. The SPtf/^ER appointed the following named gentlemen as the committee on the part of the House: Messrs. Olds, ChanCJJSR, and Bayly. ELECTION OK CI.ERK. On motion of Mr. STANTON, ofTennessee. the House proccded to the election of a clerk, with the following result; Messrs. Dean, Washburn, oi Maine, Wheeler, and Carpenter, acting as tellers : J. W. Forney " . 7... 121 R. M. Young 27 E. P. Smith 10 P. B. Prindle lb E. Hutchinson 1 'l C. Brown 1 J. C. Walker 0 G. W. Mumford 1 W. II. Bogart 2 J. M. Barclay. 1 200 Necessary to a choice, 101. Mr. Foknky having received a majority of all the voles, was declared elected clerk of the* thirty third Congress. The SrSAKKR administered to him the oath of office. DOORKEEPER, JPOSTMASTER, AND SERGEANT *AT-A RMS. Mr. STANTON, eif Tennessee, with a view of saving time, offered a resolution, which was adopted, appointing A. J. Glossbrcnner sergeant al-arms ; Z. McKnew, de>orkeeper, and J. M. Johnson, pejstnmster of the House, for the thirty third Congress. SELECTION OF SEATS. Mr. McNAIR offered a resolution, which was agreed to. providing that the Clerk of the House place in a box the names of the inemiber*, written on separate slips of pa|ier, and then pre>ceed to draw from said box the said slips separately, an nouncing the name of t)io member or delegate written upon it; and as eath ia announced, he shall select his se*at; provided that, bvlbr.e the drawing commences, every seat shall lie vacated, and continue vacant until selected; anel that the members first retire beyond the bar. Mr. SMITH, e?f Alabama, thought that one lijeinber of the House should be excepted from drawing u seat by lot, ami that was Mr. Bvulon, of Missouri. \ A motion was made to adjourn, but not agreed to. The memlwrs and delegates then selected their seats in the manner already stated. ?Several gentlemen gave notice of bills which they intend to ask leave to introduce. On motion, it was resolved that, until otherwise ordered, the daily hour of meeting shall l>e twelve o'clock if. The Mouse then adjourned. The Supreme Court met at twelve o'clock, M., yesterday, in their chamber in the Capitol. Present, Chief Justice Taney, and Associate Justices McLain, Wayne, Nelson, Grier, Curtis, Catron, and Campbell. The Court, according to usage, adjourned immediately afler opening, and repaired, in their professional dress, with their officers, to the Executive Mansion, to pay their respects to the Chief Magistrate of the United States. The interview, we learn, was of un agreeable character. Intimate of Expenses of the 'General Government. Treasury Department, November 23, 1853. Sir: Agreeably to the joint resolution of Con gress of the 7th January, 1840, 1 have the honor to transmit for the information of the House of Rep resentatives, printed estimates of the appropria tions proposed to be made for the fiscal year end ing 30th June, 1855, as follows, viz : Civil list, foreign intercourse, and miscella neous, Including the expenses of collect lug the revenue from - sales of public lands, public buildings, expenses of courts, and deficiency in revenues of Post Office Department $10,264,182 90 Pensions 863,500 00 Imlinn department 1,009,182 50 Army proper, Jtc. 10,161,45* 96 Military Academy - - - - - ' 106,281 00 Fortifications, ordnance, Ac. .... 1,734,334 00 Naval establishment ..... 10,234,266 19 Steam mail service ...... 1,496,250 00 $35,909,434 54 To the estimates are added statements allowing: 1. The appropriations for the fiscal year end ing 30th June, 1855, mode by former acts of Congress, of a permanent and indefinite character, as follows, viz: Miscellaneous, including expenses of col lecting revenue from customs and com pensation to Post Office Department for mail, services $4,571,910 14 Arming and equipping the militia - ? 200,000 00 Civilization of Indians - 10,000 00 Pensions 358,000 00 Interest on the public debt .... 3,146,806 00 $8,285,716 14 2. The existing appropriations not required for the service of the present year, and which may be applied to the service of the year ending the 30th June, 1854, as lol lows: Civil list, foreign intercourse, and miscella neous ........ 2,355,243 05 Pensions 664,572 96 Indian department 765,300 34 Army proper, icc, 1.983,157 56 Fortifications, ordnance, 4c. .... 115,000 00 Naval establishment - 981,843 65 $6,866,126 44 Total - - - - $51,060,277 12 There is also added to the estimates a state ment of the several appropriations which may be carried to the surplus fund, amounting to $090, 497 16. ' Accompanying the estimates, there are sundry papers furnished hy the several departments, con taining explanations in regard to them. I am, very rvspeetfully, your obedient servant, JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. Hon. Speaker of the House of Representatives. (?ilmau'N Hair Dye ha-s made its appearance in our city, very much to the gratification of our young beuux who wear red whiskers or mustn chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta chios, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and in five minutes they will appear on the street hav ing thetn entirely changed and decidedly improved by a lustrous black, obtained by using Gilman's Dye.?NorfulA lleralil. For sale by Z. D. Oilman, Chemist, Washington City. For Hats or Caps, call at HENDLEY'S, se cond door east of the United States Hotel, Penn sylvania avenue; where also may be be found a great variely of under-shirts, drawers, dress-shirts, gloves, hosiery, cravats, and other goods lor gen tlemen. For gracefulness, durability, and cheapness, HENDLEY'S hats are not to be surpassed. Jl m ?s t m t n 1 s. W. M. FOSTER'S COMPLIMENTARY AND FAREWELL BENEFIT WILL TAKE PLACE AT RISLEY'S VARIETIES On Tuesday Evening', December 0, 18&3. When will be acted Sheridan's adaptation of Kot zehue's popular play of THE STAN GER. j The Stranger Mr. W. M. FOSTER, | Mrs. Hau.kp. Mrs. W. C. GLADSTANE. The drama of THE OLD GUARD. Hayresack Mr. W. M. FOSTER, Mei.a.vie. Mrs. W. C. GLADSTANE. During the evening Songs, Dances, Arc. Con cluding with a . POPULAR AFTERPIECE. Box book open on Monday at 10 o'clock, A. M., when seats can be secured. Tickets for sale at the principal hotels and at the residence of Mr. F. at Mrs. Robinson's, Pennsylvania avenue, a few doors west of the capitol. Dec 4?It NATIONAL THEATRE. THE RAVEL FAMILY. TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER G. The performance will commences with the farce of THE ETON BOY. After which the Ballet pantomime of THE FOUR LOVERS. To conclude with the pantomime of THE RED GNOME AND THE WHITE WARRIOR. PRICES OF ADMISSION?Dr??s Circle and Parquetto, 60 cent*; Referred peats. 75 cents: Orchestra Bests, To cents; ?mily Circle, 26 cents; Third Tier, 60 cents; Colored <3ailery, 25 cents. JIME ALTERED. Doors 0)*n at a quartot to upvpp, to comuencu at inyen o'clock. RISLEY'S VAR1ETE. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. WMi M. FOSTER. TUESDAY EVENING, DECpMBpR 8. Will be performed KiUzebuo s piay of THE STRANGER. The Stranger MR. W. M. FOSTER. To be followed by the dramatic sketch of THE OLD GUARD. To conclude with the farce of TURTLE HUNTING. Prices of admission, orchestra chairs, 75 cents; dre*s circle, 50 cents ; family circle, 'Jft cents A gentleman accompanied by two ladies ad mitted for $1 to the dresn circle. Doors open at i past 6?curtain will rise at quar ter past 7. llfHALEY-S OMNIBUSES leave Aln nndria n| I, Hi A, M? 3J P. M. Leaves WASHINGTON nt 0 and 11 A- M . *>i P II Office kept at the United States Hotel and Irving House. Pennsylvania avenue, and at .lames Ent wistlw'sDrug store, Alexandria. u* fatal anb personal. Meeting of Cougrewu? A bright, beautiful day was yesterday. Before the hour of twelve the galleries of the House of Representatives were crowded with both ladies and gentlemen, to i witness the opening, so far as that branch was i concerned, of the thirty-third Congress. From ! their elevation they looked down upon the cou i fused scene of members, who were engaged in , conversation and exchanging friendly congratula tions, apart from any political differences what ever. The loud and hearty laugh was occasion ally heard above the din of human voices ; and all seemed happy that they were assembled at such a propitious era in our country's history. Representatives "fresh Irom the people." many of them here in a legislative capacity for the first time, and more experienced ones, alike com mingled in the joyous scene. It was gratifying to see them all standing upon the sociul " plat form," where, we trust, they will continue, with I out flinching, during their present term of service. The clerk having called the house to order, the : members suddenly ceased their conversation, and I took their seats, and at once assumed the charac | ter of legislators. During the day, while the drawing for seats was in progress, Mr. Sollers, of Maryland, selected one directly in front of the Speaker, the first on the right of the main isle. He wrote his natne, and placed it on the desk, and then retired from it. The name of Colonel Benton was shortly after wards called, and he, seeing nobody in the seat, approachcd for the purpose of selecting it. Just at this time, Mr. Sollers returned, and said to the Speaker, that it was his seat. The presiding officer reminded the gentleman that when a member se lected his seat, it was requisite for him to occupy it. Colonel Benton then left that neighborhood; but not long from that time, he and Mr. Solars were again seen in that locality together; and from what we could understand, the Marylander courteously resigned to the Missourian, (who se veral days since had temporarily selected the seat formerly occupied by the late John Quincy Adams.) The proceedings attending the selection of seats were conducted with less confusion than per sons who did not witness them would imagine. Mrs. Howard's Benefit.?A friend requests the publication of the following notice of the per formances at Risley's popular theatrical establish ment : On Saturday evening the Variete was thronged, at an early hour, by a large and respectable com pany. This was a merited compliment to the ver satile and accomplished artiste, who has succeeded so effectually in carrying captive the hearts of all lovers of the legitimate drama and genial song. Mrs. Howard sustained with great skill and naivete, the character of " Laura Leeson in the new and elegant drama of Time Tries All. Mr. Gallagher's personation of " Mathew Bates" was worthy of the highest commendation, and in the character of "Mr. Leeson," Mr. Altemus ac quitted himself in a manner that reflected the highest credit. " Tom Tact," by Mr. Robinson, could not have been rendered better?and it is enough to say, that he kept the house in a roar. Mr. Morton as " Chules Clinton," is deserving of praise. There is not quite life enough in him ; still, he has ability, and with a little more study and a nicer attention to gesture and modulation of his voice, he will become a good actor. There is nothing like practice and perseverance ; hence a young man should never despair. Some ot the geniuses in the profession have been men who gave little promise in their histrionic noviceship. The crowning piece of the evening was the farce of the Rough Diamond, in which Mrs. How ard's impersonation of "Margery" was so natural, no inimitable, and, yet, so ludicrously conceived, as to keep the whole house in the most unmistak able merriment. She was well sustained by Mr. S. Savage as " Sir Wm. Evergreen." Mr. S. is possessed of ability, has a good sonorous voice, and with tact and application, by thus appearing to greater ad vantage, will become prominent iu his profession. There is one thing we would suggest to some of our theatrical friends, that is, in the dialogue, not to look and address themselves too much to the audience. It destroys the naturalness of the scene, and often borders on the ridiculous. But a word to the wise is sufficient; this obser vation is dictated by the best motives, and will | militate for the interest and favor of* the actors. ! We have no right to expect perfection; but us | ours is a progressive country, why. there is no- . thing like trying. Mr. Dawson's " Cousin Joe" wm capital, and i brought down thunders of applause. Mr. D. | kindly volunteered on this occasion, for the benefit | of Mrs. Howard. Criminal Court.?The December term of this court commenced yesterday morning; Judge ' Crawford on the bench. The following are the names of the grand jurors: William Selden, foreman; George Watterston, Charles L. Coltman, Isaac Clark, Samuel Bacon, James C. McGuire, Robert Beall, Judson Mitchell. Joseph'N. Fearson, Benedict J. Semmes, Hamilton Loughborough, Charles Fletcher. Joshua Pierce, Joseph Bryan, Wm. B. Todd, David English, Wm. M. Morrisson, Selby Scaggs, Francis Mohun, Benjamin F. Morsell, Aaron W. Miller, Enos Ray, Samuel Byington, and Andrew Hoover. The following are the names of the petit jurors'. Esau Pickrell, James Kelley, Charles Stott, Al carah K. Denham, Andrew J. Joice, George Sothe ron, Heman L. Chapin, Charles J. Queen, Joseph Lyons, Albert P. Waugh, Samuel Duvall, James H. Shreeve, Jeremiah Hepburn, Wm. Van Res wick, Joseph Walsh, Wm. S. Venable, John T. Bradley, Jos. H. Semmes, John Douglass Evans, Julius Meire, Thomas A. Tolson, Wm. P. Mohun, William Cainmack, Alfred Ray. Samuel Cropley, Lemuel J. Middleton. John Murphy, Charles II Wiltberger, Ezckiel Young, ami David Foublc. The judge delivered a charge to the grand jury, on which he called their attention to the act con cerning free negroes, and the law prohibiting the circulation of notes under the denomination of five dollars as a currency. A Horse iu Distress.?Passing near the cor nor of Pennsylvania avenue and Four-and-a-half streets yesterday evening, we noticed a large num ber of men and boys collected round a horse, which was lying on the ground, unable to rise to his feet. Several persons, desirous of ridding the premises of the animal, had been beating it; but blows, though heavily laid on, did not effect the the object. Two men, in the benevolence of their hearts, ntjempjed to lift the horse to his feet. However, their strength was not sufficient foe that purpose, and their puny efTorts only occasioned loud laughter from the bystanders. A lad who had narrowly watched the beating, and the attempted lifting, suggested that the horse had fallen from ex haustion, and that if it could obtain a little food, it might regain strpngth enough to get on "all fours.'' The hint was taken; a bucket full of something to eat was procured, and the poor creature soon swal lowed the grateftil meal. We retnrned to the premises an hour after; the horse was gone. The humane suggestion of the youthful philosopher had doubtless effected what kicks and blows failed to accomplish. Street Oratory.?Oeorge Haydock, an ex woodsawyer, who has but one eye and one leg, has returned to the city, and on Sunday afternoon gave his listeners a " touch of his quality " as a te total declaimer; selecting the vicinity of the Na tional hotel, sixth street, as the theatre of his ora tory; a store-box being his rostrum, and the sing ing of a solitary brother reformer, the introductory mupje. Jo >?y it}? ieasf, i( wps a novpl exhibi tion j and, if the listeners werw not converted, they were much amused at the rough and quaint m> of the declaimer. D An Omnibus Enterprise.?Wo are glad to learn that Mr. Ryther, in accordance with the wisbea of many of our citizens, is mow engaged iu obtaining stock subscriptions tor a new line of omnibuses, to run between the capitol and George town, at a uniform charge of live cents the trip. The enterprise will no doubt return a good interest on the money invested, while the tact and enter prise of Mr. Ryter guarantee success. Mr. Win. M. Foster is to have a benefit ut Ridley's Variety this evening. He is favorably known as one of the leading performers at the National Theatre during last winter, and is much esteemed for his social qualities. He will per sonate the character of "The Stranger," in the well known play of that nai*. The drama ol " The Old Guard-' will also be enacted, and in this Mrs. Gladstane will appear. Typographical.?At the annual meeting of the Columbia Typographical Society, on Saturday evening, the following named officers were elect ed : President, Vm. Woodward; Vice President, Win. M. Belt; Secretary, Benj- T. Wilkins; Cor responding Secretary, J. C. Framoni; Treasurer, Michael Caton. . L~AND SCRIP.?Purchasers of land scrip can generally find some for sale on applica tion at my office on 12th street, betweeu E and t streets, troin 9, A. M., to 12, M. ^ ELLIS Dec G?dif6t FOlIR FURNISHED ROOMS TO IKT. and servants for hire. Apply to Dr. K. X. Rrowne. Dec 6?eolm OLD INLAID NEEDLES, ?fcc?Lam T mond, 7th street, has received a supply ol C-owley & Son's Gold Inlaid Needles, a very su perior article ; also, a large assortment of Porte Monaies, three ply Shirt Collars. Dominoes, Back Gammon Board, dec., and for sale low. Dec ^3?3t (m) R. RALEIGH T.BROWNE, late of Vlr , ginia, having located in Washington, offers his professional services to the public. Office ami residence on Pennsylvania avenue, "between 3d and 41 streets, opposite Gadsby s and the United States Hotels. Dec G?eolm NEW STORE. All excellent stock of cents' furnishing good, recently opened by C. B1ROE, under Willard's Hotel, where he in tends keeping every article called for in his line ; among which may be found Leary's hats, caps, shawls, robe de chambre, shirts and collars, under garments of every description, silk and cotton um brellas, canes, gloves, hosiery, &c., icc. Dec 6?6teod.* URNISHED HOUSE TO LET, if ap plied for soon, containing five bedrooms, par lor, kitchen, and three servants' rooms, all com fortably furnished with everything necessary lor house-keeping, situated near the avenae, in one of the most healthy and respectable parts of the city. Possession given immediately. Also, if desired, a valuable servant will be fur nished'with it?under a written guarantee as to faithfulness?who is entirely capable ot taking the whole mnnagemcut, and, with another assistant, of performing all the duties. Inquire at this office. Dec 6?It. A CARD. MADAME BLAKE, In announcing to the citizens of Washington and Georgetown, that she has retired from her profession, as in structress of dancing, tenders to them her wann est thanks for the patronage she has so long and so liberally received. She begs leave to recom mend to the favorable notice of her lriends and patrons, and of the public generally, as her suc cessor, M. John Cocheu, in whom all confidence may be placed, both as a gentleman, and as a fully competent instructor. NEW DANCING ACADEMY?Mous. J. Cocheu has the honor to announce to the citizens of Washington and Georgetown, that hav ing been honored by Mad'e Blake,by being selected as her successor, in teaching the art of dancing, lie will commence his lessons in the Chorograpliic art, in the new room of Carusi's saloon, on Wed nesday the "7th of December. Mons. C. is a pupil of the celebrated Mons. Achille, and flatters himself that he is a credit to his famous instructor; and refers with pride to his many pupils in the State of Virginia, as proofs of his success. Mons. C. has pleasure in stating, that, through the kind interference of Madame Blake, he has been appointed teacher of dancing in the convent, and in the school of the Rev. Wm. J. Clark, Georgetown. Days of Tuition: For Misses and Masters, on Wednesdays from 3 to 5, P. M.. and on Saturdays f om 11, A. M., to 2 P. M. For Gentlemen, on Wed nesdays and Fridays from 7 to 10. P. M. Dec 4?2awlm [Int. and Star.) CARD?MUSICALE. PROFESSOR J. E.SCHEEL respectfully informs the Musical Community of Wash ington and Georgetown, that he is fully prepared to attend Private Parties. Soriees, Arc. He has made arrangements which insure him a constant supply of all the most fashionable European and American music. The Piano being the most fashionable instru ment at present used in Europe and the northern cities, on the above named occasions, Professor Scheel will at all times be prepared, personally, to preside at that instrument, and perform all the most popular and most fashionable music of the day, and trusts that his past experience and en deavors to please, will ensure him the patronage of all lovers of good music. :&&- Any additional instruments furnished if desired. Orders may be left at his residenceon 14th street, near F; at the music stores of Mrs. Ander son. Mr. Davis and Hilbus & Hitz, or at the con fectionery stores of Mr. Gautier, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Boyle. Georgetown. Dec fV?tfteod CI ENTL KM EN'8 FUR NISHING G(K)I)8. XCIIA8. H. LANE has now the honor of in forming hid numerous friends and patrons, in and out of Congress, that his stock is large and coin* plete in every department, embracing all articles usually kept in a first-class furnishing establish ment. Gentlemen are respectfully solicited to call and examine my stock. which will be cheerfully ex hibited at all tim?s. Moderate prices and fair deal ing may be relied upon. LANE'S Fashionable Hat, Cap, and Gentlemen's Furnishing Establishment, Penn. avenue, near 44 street. Dec 3?2wif. General agency. ?charles e. WEAVER, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, continues his agency for the prosecution ot claims against the government. lie will attend to the procuring of pensions?revolutionary and invalid ; bounty land warrants ; extra pay ; arrear ages of pay, as well as the adjustment of post master's and contractor's accounts at the Post Of fice Department ; also all other matters requiring an attorney at the seat of government. An expe rience of some years affords him good facilities for a prompt attention to all business entrusted to his care, and its satisfactory adjustment. References given, if necessary, in any Stato of the Union. Nov. G?dtf&cp. CARD. To the Ladies of Washington, Georgetown, Alex andria. $v. MENRY WEIR MAN'S ladies, misses, and children's French shoes are sold by the un gned, on I5lh slretit, just above Corcoran & Higgs's Banking House, in his new building, with the high marble steps, where he will receive la dies' orders, and keep constantly on hand ^every variety of ladies', misses, and children's French gaiter walking shoes, white and blark satin gaiters, slippers, ice., made to order by II. Weirman, ot Philadelphia, of the best French gaiter materials, und in the lutest Parisian styles. These gaiters are entirely different from what are generaly known as" slop-shop shoes j" being all custom work, of superior workmanship, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Ladies, who oomfort, and econ omy, will consult their interest by giving me a call, and examine for themselves. C. WEIRMAN, ISth street, just sbova Corcoran <fc Riags's Nov. 9?lyro. (m) Ranking House. I \RGMSG H(lHE|^^n9th?|:i4Me and I J varied supplfdf fine and' low-priced nobos tfcChambre, some all wool. Also, a small lot of French robes, at STEVENS'S Sales Room, Brown's Hotel. Dec 3?3td Scene iu a Court-room.?George W~r " wan, a Baptist preacher was ? Lassiter, after being threatened by Carawan *ued him for slander. Soon after iL.ifl! ' found shot dead in the wood,. The i /T .Wlon the trial very CMdu""??'? Carawan, and he was convicted. As soon L th jury had rendered their virdict, Carawan fired a pistol at Mr Warren, the prosecuting attorney ?lightly wounding him. He then shot himself ,n ,he court room, The most intense excite ment prevailed during the thrilling scene. Explosion of the Indei>eudence*?Purther particulars of the blowing up of the propeller ln at Saut S,e- Marie, have reached us caused bv fhl"1 pa,S8enge"- The ?Pl??ion was . , by ?he neglect to let off steam during a ing of the anchor.PUrP?Se ?f comPle""* ?*? ">? thaMhen''^"r,Were '?St in al1' and '? is miraculous S11 iss fe"1 r"he w.'? *,0m"' w'"' ,he "*cePl'on Of as Some very extraordinary escapes are mention. I ed-among them. J. N. Watson, cleric of the boa" I and a passenger, named Alfred Thomas, of Ohio' I land dog " W8S rC"CUed hy a Newfound' Messrs. Vaughan Thomas, and Ensign, of Inde t111!6' ,?' w,loni escaped, were afterward naw\v escaped Alba"y' B"d had a 9econd The late Massacre on the Plains.?Gov. loung, o( l tah, writes that an express reached him on the 31,t of October from Capt W MorrS giving an account of the massacre which was committed on the 29th, on the Sevier river, near Sevier lake. Those killed were Capt. J. W Gun nison, in command of the expedition : tt. H. Kern topographer of the expedition; Crutzfeldt, Bala nest, and Wm. Potter, guide; and privates Can held, Liplorett and Melton, company A mounted riflemen ; and John Beilam, employee, and all their arms, mules, drc., taken from theiu. Election of Judges in Vt^-The Vermont legislature, in joint assembly, have elected James r. Kedneld, chief justice, by 20G votes against 9 lor Stephen Boyee, the present incumbent. Pier pont Is ham takes the place of Mr. Redtield as tirst associate judge, and Milo L. Barrett was chosen second associate, in place of Judge Isham, by a vote of 120 to 100 for Judge Peck Judges Pier pont, Coilamer, Peck, and Poland were re-elected in lour circuits by a vica voce vote. Counterfeiters Arrested?Augustus McKen zie, at Bath, Me., and Lorenzo How, at Damaras cotta, have been arrested for passing counterfeit money. Jabez Upham, postmaster at Libertv and formerly sheriff of Waldo county, has also' been arrested, charged with being the principal distributor ol counterfeit money, and bound over clear* *Um ?f $3'??0' The g ?f lh? parlies is Fire at Middletown, CU? Four factory build ings, owned by W.&B.Douglass, pump chain manu facturers, were destroyed by tire on Sunday after noon. The lofcs was from $10,000 to $12,000, and the insurance is $?,f>00. The fire was caused by an incendiary. J Distinguished Arrivals.?Prince Wm. Paul, of U urtemberg, from the Pacific, and Lord El merly and Viscount Engestre. from Mexico, have arrived at New Orleans. Bequest to the President?Senator Atherton bequeathed $8,000 to President Pierce. The bulk of ins property, amounting to over $150,000, was left to his widow and cousins. Shooting in New Orleans.?William Patten, merchant, shot Mr. Turnbull, tobacco-inspector dead, in the street, on Saturday last?the cause being family troubles. BROWN'S MARBLE HOT PI, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WASHINGTON CITY. o T'M. Brown. Sep 21?dtf TO PRINTERS*?Wanted, three " Im Pw?. , Adam, presses," capable of printing a sneet 24 by 38 inches ; also, three large cylinder Hoe presses of the same size, with registering ap paratus and cutting-knife. Address, (post paid,) Nov 11 tfif* Washington city. New goods for gentlemen? Our stock at present is full, and of the best and orWeSt *ty,eS'i b0,l1 ?f S?ods to lnake to ort,er and ol garments already made. nualitv ?f"r pu.rp?^ \? keeP "one but the best quality of goods, of the various kinds and most is b?te My'r Garments r^y made as good as bespoke work, and at less prices. nt mlV c,ons,?nt n"d good supply of line Shirts, ?T ,cut an(if JP e: woollen, cotton and silk L ndershirts and Drawers, And many other prettv and good articles for gentlemen's use. vr i ? .. YOUNG & OREM Nov 3?2vri'/?" ""d g'Mhie"' J Fresh Norfolk oyster's^we subscriber receives regularly every Tuesdav j? Friday, by the steamer Osceola, direct from Norfolk, a supply of the celebrated LYNN HAVEN aTle N0Rt0LK OYSTERS, a most d.lto?E AllSiRif rllM^JPUed with the bost liquors. All kinds of GAME in season. ? t, WM. RUPP, - 1 enn- "venue, north side, bet. 3d and 4* streets. NEW GOODS-JlTsFRECEIvia The ladies op Washington and Its vicinity are respectfully invited to call and examine a splendid assortment of Dry Goods w hich will be sold very low for cash. The follow ing is a part ol the stock now on hand ? Cambric Edgings ; Swiss, do.; Cambric band. ? do. sleeves; Embroidered and plain, do - lace' embroidered handkerchiefs; collars, from Ci'cenu to $2 SO; lace falls, silk mitts, kid gloves and many other arlicles too numerous to mention' _ E. S. TATE. fo"r Joor'fm,n cem" Dec 2-flt (m) GAUTIER'S DINNER PARTIES. RESIDENTS, Strangers, and others wish ing to give dinners or supper#, can have them served in the best manner on short notice, in a large and elegant dining-room, with a superb ly furnished reception parlor attached,ensuring all the comfort and convenience of a private dwel ling. Parties desiring breakfast, luncheon, dinner, or supper, can be served in the Restaurant, or in private dining-rooms. LADIES' SALOON. Ladies, and ladies accompanied by gentlemen, will be served in this spacious and elegant room, with coffee, oysters, ices, and all the delicacies of the season. CONFECTIONARY. Of the purest and most elegant kind, emtnl to any in the country, manufactured daily in the establishment. Entertainments at private dwellings furnished as heretofore. (m) Nov 3(J-?w<Srslm STATIONERY AND BLANK ROOKS. C1 RAY BALLANTYNE, Booksellers, T "7th street, have just received a large lotofsupe rior Cap and Letter Paper, at all prices, from 50 to $3 50 per ream. Adhesive envelopes, from $1 to $.1 per thou sand. Note paper of all kinds, ftutcy envelopes, Jco. Blank books. Ledgers, day-tiooks, and journals, all sizes. Copy books, fine assortment, plain and fancy binding. Memorandum diaries for 1854. Superior gold pens. Steel pen*, from .25 cents to $1 per gross. Drawing books and cards, pencils and crayons Monochromatic boards. Visiting cards, icc. OKAY & RALLANTYNE, 7th street, near Odd Fellows' Hall. Dec 3?tf (m) j GAUTIER'S. Reduction of ?visitors to Gautier's SiaUHW* will find, upon exanima tforfof tli^ prescut revised Rill of fare, that the prices ot many articles have been reduced. Nov 30?eo3t (n?) WANTED for twelve months, for which 13 per cent, will l?e given ; se cured by mortgage on real estate worth S3,($Q, Apply to OfeO. T. MASSEY ?. CO., Nov 99?3l. y)pposit? Post Office. Sflepapjiit. By the House Line, exproMly for the Sentinel. ARRIVAL OF THE BLACK WARRIOR. LATER FROM HAVANA. New \iirk. Dec. 0.?The steamship Black War rior, with dates from Hnvana to the 29th ult., ar rtved last night. Judge Clayton, the new American consul, ar rived at Havana on the 28th ult. The Black Warrior passed an American frigate ofl Havana. A new captain general was daily expected at liavana. He come* invested with the authority of viceroy, without that title. The natives were favorably disposed to the change. The Market*. Havana, i\ov. 20.?Sugar is dull, except low browns, which have slightly advanced. The new crop was not expected to come in for several weeks, and it was thought would not exceed last year's. Coffee?sales at $S) 75 per quintal. Mo lasses very scarce. American llour is active at Sl&@$19. Pitch?pine is active at $30. Freights are scarce, with trilling demand. Exchange on London, 12(2^13; New York, 3@4 ; bills scarce. Chesapeake and Ohio caitai stock wanted by PETER A. KELLER Sep 21 Opposite the Treasury. CHARLES E. WEAVER, Attorney at Law and General Agent for the prosecution of claims against the government, Washington, D. C. Oct 19?lyd&cp JOHN S. GALLAHER, ~ Late Third Auditor of the Treasury, WILL attend to claims before Congress or the Departments. His familiarity with "the routine of business will enable him to be useful to claimants. % Dec 2?eolm. QCARFS AND CRAVATS. ?Black and O Fancy Scarfs and Cravats, Stocks, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Mufflers. &c., of superior and plain styles and qualities, in great variety and at moderate and uniform prices, at STEVENS'S Dec. 2?3tif Salesroom, Brown's Hotel. (Star and Union) Enamelled parlor and chain. berGrates; circular, square, and oval patterns, of the latest styles and of the highest finish. The above are just received and for sale by R. HASKINS, Pa. avenue, south side, bet. 9th and 10th sts. Oct 19, lm. (m) Linen cambric handkerchiefs. the largest and best assortment ever offered by us, and we think at the lowest prices. Sales room Brown's Hotel. STEVENS. Dec 2?3tit (Star and Union. ATS ! HATS! 1 HATS SI! of the latest fashion and most approved styles; a full as sortment now on hand at LANE'S fashionable hat and cap store, Pennsylvania avenue, near 44 st. Dec 3?d2wif H Shirtsi shirts ! i shirts! i Gentie men in want of a superior article and good fitting shirts, will find a first-rate assortment of all styles at, LANE S Gentlemen's Furnishing Establishment. Dec 3?d2wif CHILDREN'S and Infanta' Hats, Caps, und Flats of all colors, styles, qualities, and prices, a larire and superior assortment now on hand, cheap for cash, at LANE'S Fashionable Hat and Cap Store, Pennsylvania av., near 44 st. Dec 3?diwif 17HJRNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, ON _ tour-aud-a-half street, three doors north of Pennsylvania avenue. Apply to Dr. llolmead. Dec 3? (jt rpOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!! 1?Laji.mo.nd, 7th X street, second door below E, lias just received a large assortment of Toys, amongst which can be found almost every article that will please children, and for sale wholesale and retail at low prices. Dec. 2?3t (m) OTTON AND WOOL HOSli English, and German Hose of superior and ordinary qualities. Also, Merino and all-wool goods, in various qualities mid sizes. Our assortment of hosiery is complete and prices moderate, at STE\ EN'S Sales Room, ?Dec 1,?3tif Brown's Hotel. NOTICE. A IL PERSONS having' left their card -XjL plates with us arc respectfully* informed that, | upon closing our business, we deposited them with Mr. Win. Phipps, engraver and plate printer, on Uth street, west side, 2d door above E street, and we take pleasure in recommending hint lo our old patrons, and the public generally for any work in lliat F. MASI 4r CO. Nov 29?lm2aw EMPIRE HOTEL, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, O. C. 11HE undersigned, having recently purchased . the lease of the abovenained hotel, is prepared to accommodate permanent or transient boarders. It is centrally situated, being between 3d and 4} streets, live minutes walk from the Capitol. Transient Boarders SI 50 per day. S. HEFLEBOWER, Dec 1?3t. Proprietor. HARPER'S MAGAZINE, FOR DECEMBER. Received and for sale at the Washington publication liffice, JOE SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore Harper for December commences a new vol* time, which is made up entirely of original mat ter ; its constant and rapid increase in public favor is shown by the fact that this volume com mences with the unexampled edition of 135.000 copies. Single numbers for sale, or subscriptions re ceived and delivered in any part of the city. Agency tit JOfc] SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, Corner of 41 street and Penu. av., Odeon Building. Dec 2?# 8 ADAMS AND HASKINS, ARCHITECTS. Office on Pennsylvania afent/e, between 10/A and 11/// streets, Washington, D. C. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates, and Contracts for new buildings prepared, and their erection superintended. Old Buildings altered and modernized. Draughts and Specifications of Patents and Drawings of every description executed. REFERENCES: lion. John Wilson. Coiu. General Land Office. Hon. B. B. French, Com. Public Buildings. Captain B. S. Alexander, V. S. Army. Prof. Charle?.C. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute. Dr. William P. Johnson. Dec 3?3md (in) I.1RENCH SHIRT BOSOMS.?The sales of . this article are large and our assortment is new arid complete. Persons will tind it cheaper to buy the bosoms than make them. Also, u select assortment of Embroidered Bo soms, of line quality and elegant styles. For sale at STEVENS'S : Sales Room, Brown's Hotel. Dec 4?3tif. A CARD. TTlo the Building community of Washington I and its vicihity.?frederick E. (iEI(?EK. Master Builder and Architect, respectfully thanks his friends and the public generally lor past favors, and hopes to be favored with their continuance, as he is prepared to execute nil kintls ol work in his line of business nt the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. He will also make Plans. Specifications, and so perintend any kind of work that may be antrust*d to his care. Pace of business and resilience on O street hpl* oen C'lh and 7th streets. p *27?lmod TAIHESSKIKVING, manufacturer #1 of Stoves and (j rates, Sheet-Iron, Copper and Tin Ware, anil Hot Air Furnaces, southeast cor ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 11th st. Letter and foolscap papers, ruled and plain, from $1 25 to $7 50 per ream tor sale by CO^UNS, BOW N E & CO., \UU *t-, six doors north of Penn. avenue, Branch of Stationers' Halt, 174 ant! \70> Ovl. U-tf- (m) Pearl street, New \"ork.,