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.,