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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Stab pcbusbbb tb? lists or LBTTKR 9 It 1W AI flSG IK TBS A SB IX 0 TO ClTT Post Otpicb tbe provisions or tbb AW pIK THEM TO BB PRINTED IB TUB HIViPirBR HAVING TBB LARSBST mcniTlOB WITHIB TAB DBLIVBBY OF TBB OFrii'l. Its daily is morb tbab DOl'BLB THAT OP ART OTHER DAILT PBIRTBD thr District op Columbia. CktBlSALOavtl for Riot report closed jrMtorday, Patrick Gormlev, tbe witness for the prosecution, was testifying lo his official participation in the riot, which ocrurnd at the Park, last May. He was closely ross-eitimined bv tbe counsel for the defence; but no material new matter was elicited Thr grand jury here came In, and were dismissed until ednesday morning, at II o'clock.

Ojfictr ZimmrrmaH testified, that when be arrived on the ground there was a general confusion. and he could not ascertain what was the matter Presently, an omnibus, tilled with women and children, came along, and the crowd rushed up, and some one caught the horses by the head; jnst then, Gormiey ran np to prevent them, and they cried out, "Kill the a on of a Nugent shoved up against Gormiey and crowded against him; he was the first one to go in the Park and bring out a gun, which he Irtelfd two of three tithes; the crowd who had arrested the omnibus then ran in, and several muskets were brought out by them, and some of them were flred; tbey were all engaged In a genriot; Hammond followed Gortnley up, two hundijd yards, and shook his money in Gortnley face, and wanted to fight him; Gormiey knocked him down; Daniel Stuart was walking about with a Lammer in his hand; did not see him nse it; It whs a carpenter's hammer. Ojfictr tesnti-d that on tbe occasion In question ue went cut to the Park in companv with aeveal r.flirera, a party was in the road firing off pistols and shortly afterwards, another'disturbance occurred in tbe road. In which a man named Beil participated; Captain Schwarzman awe out and drew his and commanded tbfn camp out to protect their captain, thinking he was in danger; unlet wai naaiiv restored; afterwards. Koine niro went Into tbe Park and brought out guns, and tome of them were fired towards the officers; witness saw Furtnev, St lart, Hammond, West with the crowd who went in the Park before tbe guns were fl-ed; tbey all appeared to be acting in concert, with a to disturb the ffi era did all tbey couid, but the crowd was too jijreat for them; the Park is outside the corporate Mr BirkKtad testified that he first grot there at o'clock, a spree occurred outside, and some of tbe officers toid witness to go out and assiat hern, the parties in question went into the road; Bell and Kurtney saia that the Boers could not take them, for they had no authority; Brown Lid a large knife sticking out of hia cloihes; was not present at the attack on the omnibus; tbey were all there ready to lick auy Democrat who alonv; this to be ttelr purpose.

Mr irctruA that he knew nothin" about the caae Ojficr Suit testified tb3t be was present insidea c.owd ran out, crying out tha there was a fi ht! Gormlv went and told them to atop; ont lliaJ officers could not take any one: all thia was previous to the affair with the Ojfictr MeH nry testified that the be heard of the quarrel in the road, when he went out and saw and BHI throwing searched Beil, but be bad no weapons; told tbe offlceis to stay there as there might be a row, when the omnibus came the crowd attacked it, and there were cries to krioca the driver down; West and then had a difficulty; iltmmond then came up and began to abuse Gormly, and witness told Gormlv to go away; the crowd then rame out with guns; saw Stuart there; dou't know the names of th- parties; the ladies and children got out of the oinnihtis and appeared much frightened; Stuart was drunk and noisy; he had a Lainii-er in h.s hand; they all appeared b-determined to whip any and everyone that came alon the omuibus was standing still when Knnls said' Pull tbe sua of a off Here the jurors not on the pending case were dismissed till Wednesday at 10 a in Tue evidence for the prosecution closed here Mr Norris called OJJirtr King lor the defence who that on tue day in question be was employed bv the Yagers to attend at the Park, was there all day; when the riot occurred several disorderly persons came in tbe gate, whom wi pat out; shortly afterward some one ar.d told witness that the parties had gone af er guns, which it was stated they had brought out and pi teed in the Park Hotel; shortly after this there wn a cry of a fight, and the Va era went out; witnrsi and Capr. Sebwarfrmsn then went out. and two men weie fighting; Schwar zman succeeded in dispersing the crowd, and witness then went back, saw aa muskets; there was a general mel-e, witi.es, anticipating a riot sent a man for some of the police to come outwhen witness put the disorderly persons out of the gate, Stuart told witness that that was right and that he (Stuart) would asaist witness in keeping the peace; tLere was considerable disturbance, and a good many persons In the road; there was a at one time at tbe gate, and witness had ail be could do and more too, to get tbem out; was stationed at the gate, and d.d not see the subsequent affair up the street. Cmpt Oroark testified that be was present on the occasion la question; kept the Park at that time; was inside, and saw but little; there a rumor beforehand that there was to be a disturbance. Brown k-pt th? bar for witness, and talked abo'it it to him; a man in and askrd to leave itehind tne oar, which Was lefusedwitness aid not go the pic nlc; about ti o'clock the people at the pic nlc moved towards the city; as they got opposite the Park Hotel kept by some came through and got out in front of tbe crowd guns iu tteir hands; Stuart and B.own ran out to pi event the guns being fl ed.

end Witness saw Brown throw up a gun that was levelled, Brown had with him a kn.fe which was used In the bar to cut lemons with; Stuirt and Biown were trying to prevent a disturbance; when the Yagers start.d from tbe Die mc, which was held ai the bouse beyond witnesses hotel, witness caused the to be closed; witness saw one guu allot off in the park back the bouse. OJfict- Its thai he was near the Hark on tne occasion question; came away alter tbe Pagers many pe.sons Were there who appeared to be iu liquor; quiet was soon restored; iUe Yagers were calculated to raise a riot coming there with nwo'di drawn; a difficulty between Oorinley and Hammond witness not see; there was no occasion for the Yagers to out at ail; witness and Offi er King per. the agers to go back; a gun was firtd in tbe Park, but uo one was a gun was also levelled over the f-iice; Hammond came to witness and wanted witness to hold stakes lor a fight between bun and Gormiey; w.tness persuaded Hammond to go home; he went away, and shortly afterward tne ditb. ulty occurred in which Hammond was badly beaten; Mr. AleHenry separated and Gormiey while figutlng, did not sec the affair that occurred with the ownibus Joirjk Skrewts testified that he was at the Park on the day in question, In tbe attercoon: evei was going on very well then; beaid a gun go in the park, and went over tbeu and saw Brown talking to Bell telling him be 1st not sboot; witness then went in the Saloon, aud staid tuere some time; heatd a noire tbeu outside, aod on goiug out saw Dan Stewart taking a boy who had beeu msking a fuss; siw tbe omnibus come np; It came upon tbe rroad oefore any one kuew it; words betweea Gormiey and tue driver, and then witness weut away; saw igeut ma against Gormiey and saw Gormiey ill out a pistol and strike one with it; did not see any of the partiea charged anything.

Janet J. hn'on testified that be lived near the Park, but only went to tbe place to tell Mr King that there Was likely loss had heard Mr frown say -tLat theie was going to be bell ttarre that afternoon, and be was going sway, that the S'ates- Hose were coming out to dilvr tbe boys away Saw nothlug of the omnibus effaif; there was an 'inderstanOing between Stuart and Capt Stiiwaftimmi that there was to no fuss unless tbe States' Hnw came out there in which case Stuart was to attend to them; when the parties came away the officers came away in a body, aud when passing house, Gormiey turned around, and, opening his coal, s.ud '-shoot, I am as good au A as any of you Witness saw Brown take a musket Iroui one, and carry It back; didn't tbe encounter between Hammond and Gormiey H'nry a tick saw the parties come by Johnson's bouv, where he was Staving, and saw several persons cuiue out of toe Park with guns. Dr. was not at the Park, knew bal little oi the occur.ences there: In tbe evening uw Hinaimuil and dresstd his wounds. Srrit.

was oitd the Park, and saw Got mlv (brow Lis breast open and daretLecrowd to aboot him; aad just then a gun was flred. and Veatmaa tailed Gormlv back; Hammond and Gom.ly Lad some hi words, and when Hammond wanted to tight Gormly for IM, Gormlv said If would go over to Virginia hr would whip Luu fur nothing; Hatusauod did no) stake cm fist Iu face; Gorw.ly did nol try to get nway from Hammoud; guns wer? onghr the Park, sawOarmly (1aminond in the face and knock him dowa, a wblic kick bun at least a dozen times; afterwards reuionstrated with Oormly for treating a man thus, wheu tiornaly replied that he (witness) was a long-legged sou of rtnd if be did not go away he would serve bjm or woids to that effect. Tbe Court here adjourned. to-bat. Srkwarzrmmn was called to the stand, and testified that, so far as bs knew, neither hiotsetj cor his company were dlaturbed on thedsy He staled that be aaw partiea in tbe load u.king loudly, and that sevoral lad who were coming op th? road were annoyed by and be went oat and disponed those persons, ao at to permit the ladiea to pass la.

Mr Mmer teattled that Brown, one of the aeensed. was very active in taking guns from parties who brought them out of the premise i attached to the Park Hotel. Dntid Wtsurfitld testified that tae only confusion that occurred at the sate was by the Yagers, who tried to get eut, supposing their captain bad been attacked. Solomon Goddard testified that he was present all day and saw no disturbance whatever within the enclosure; Staart and Hammond behaved with great propriety and endeavored to keep the peace; aaw Gormly knock Hammond down: did not think either of them was sober at the time. Bid 4 It mm was at the Park all day; saw no disturbance up to 5 o'clock, p.

when witness went home. Hoover testified to Hammond's uniform good behavior during several years of acquaintJh'imj In the enclosure and saw no disturbance. The defence rested here; and the District Attorney called, as rebutting evidence, Jno. Moi an, testified that he drove the omnibus that was attacked; a man caught one of the horses by the head, and witness requested him to leave go; a party ranged themselves across the street, and cried out to takedown the Irish son of a meaning witness; Gormly told the crowd to let witness alone, and one of them turned to Gormly and railed him opprobtous names; witness did not drive into the crowd At this point the grand jury were called; and the court informed the officers that the foreman would be compelled to be absent for a few days on account of the sirkness of his business partner; ami that th? grand jury would elect a foreman for the time Mr. Norris then submitted two Instructions; which he was reading to the court when our report closed.

Tnustkks ot Public Board of Trustees-met yesterday afternoon in their regular monthly meeting. Present: The Mayor in the chair, Col. W. Randolph, preaident pro Messrs. Ironside, Stouzhton, Chapln, Lawrenson, Miller, Price, Walsh, Brandt, Willelt, Whyte.

and AtLee. The usual monthly reports were received and placed on tile. A letter wai received from C. Carpenter, soliciting a situation as tearner; which was referred to the committee on examinations. Atl.ee, from the committee appointed to consider the subject of the communication of Kev Mr.

Meister, which was a proposal to the Board to purchase bis church on the Island for school purposes, stated that the congregation of said church denied the right of Mr. to sell It therefore, the committee asked to be discharged from any further consideration of the subject; which was agreed to. Mr. Atl.ee also reported that address to the public on behalf of the Public Schools of Washington Lad been printed, and that ten thousand copies of the same were now in the hands of the committee The committee desired to know what disposition should be made of them. The Board then went into an arrangement for a proper distribution of the same.

Mr. Price exhibited an Improvad blackboard for teaching Geography, the Invention of Mr. Bowler, now of this city. Mr Miller moved that the gentlemen in different parts of the country who have supplied the board with statistics, receive and be notified of the thanks of the board for their attention and kindness; passed f)r Ironside, from the committee on a proper composition for the use of the district schools, reporUd in favor of the work by C. adopted.

Mr. Atl.ee reported the reply received from the Star and Union as to their charges lor publishing notices of the meetings of the boad Dr. Ironside similarly reported of his call on the propuetors of the National Intelligencer and States Dr. Walsh, from the committee on examinations, reported that out of nineteen applicants for teacbersbip the committee Lad passed seven. The following are the names of those passed by tue committer Misses Sarah Ecklofl, Geneva Heed, V.

'l'riplett, Annie Dawes, Alice E. Adams, Marie Il-ury, and Mr. Thos. S. Gillespie The Mayor presented the application of Miss Mary Nater for a ieacbersbip Mr.

AtLee nominated Miss Annie E. Dawes as hrst assistant of male primary school of the Fourth district, also Ecklofl' as second assistant in same school; passed Miss Geneva Reed was then nominated and electi lo fill the sub-assistautship of the Fourth district. The pay in these cuses is not to commence till the seivice begiu. Mr. Whyte reported that so much of Island Hall, in tbe Seveuth Wa could be rented for the next three as would accommodate two Power was then granted to the subboard of tue Fourth district to rent the rooms accordingly Dr.

Ironside reported that the bill for establishing two night schools Lad been passi-d by tbe Councils, and moved to go into aii election of teachers Mr. John Thomson was nominated teacher of night school in the First district, and Mr Win similarly for theTbiid istrict. we elected, and the compensation set at each per month. Tbe Board then adjourned Washington Thiatei performance of the Strakosch troupe at the theatre last night was fairly attended; as well as might be expected, the weather considered Managers and performers, musical and theatrical, have themselves to blame sonict uies if tLe houses are not good on 3 wet gut Thin audiences are apt to oe tieatt cavalierly by performers, who drag tbrough their pa; in a spiritless manner, and visit the ill-temper they feel those who do not come upon those who do Though this stricture could not with justice he i applied to pe. fo; of last night, with tbe exception, perhaps, of tbe delay in commencI log, et we doubt not the bouse would bavebren Infinitely larger but for the unpleasantexperienI ces of the victims on hitherto wet-night musical I occasions Of the merit bf this company we already spoken; and our limits to-day will I not permit to attempt a critical notice of the I pe mgut.

I Signer U.ir.ii aud Mad- De Wiltorst sang acI ceptaoly. hat Purodi tin lost in power of late I years she Lus gained iu tenderness, we think Wig Aiuodio? may his extensive shadow never be apparently lost not a whit of bis popularity witu the public. Queenly Madame Culson sings with admirable puiity and correctI ness, and Las personal attractions enough to set I up a dozen opera singers. Mr Henry Squires I s.ngs with delicious feeling; he sang "Come into the garden, Maud," with such seductive tenderI ness tLat we don't really see bow Maud couid help indeed, she was uttticted Wiiutbe prevailing influenza! M'me Htrakosrh as everybody knows, Scotch ballads adI miraniy. and she sang Witbin a mile of EdinJ boro' just as no one else our knowledge io-uigbt, the regular company perforin, reinI forced bv talent fiointue leading Northern cities.

I Handsome Mr. Eytinge has entered with spirit I upon the new theatrical season, and the public I may expect something good each night. Aut meeting of the Art A'soriation was held night at their new ha.l, over Sibley A Guy's. The attendance of members was but limited Among those preseut were Lo.d Napier, llou. Stsnton, Prof H-nry, and other distinguished gentlemen Tue President ot the Association (Dr.

Stone) beiug absent, Mr. Charles Haskins occupied tue Chair. After the transaction of some necessary preliminary business, the Chair aunounced that it Wjs teady to receive nominations for membership; and II Brauhan, John Morton Clark, John Doaddy, and Hon Floyd, Secretary of War, were uominated and elected. The cuair was then vacated by Mr. Haskins, who called Ilin Stanton to preside over the ronrerzahone which followed Prof Henry being railed upon, made some very interesting remarks upou the subject of Vision, which occupitd some time, and were accompanied with appropriate illustrations He was follow.d by Mr Haskins, who read a I paper upon the subject of Gothic Mould.tigs Mr BruB followed, with a somewhat lengthy paper, which was wtll leeeived, but as the leader spoke in a low tone, we regret not having I o-en able to understand upon what biatich of art it treated ScrasMB Count Alexander W.

Randall, of Wisconsin, was admitted attorney and counsellor of this court. No. 2. Spalding A plaintiffs In error, vs. The Corporation of Baton Rouge.

In error to the circuit court of the States for the eastern district cf Louisiana. TLIs ca-e having eu called, and Leither party appearing toargue I the same, it was ordered to be dismissed with I cists, under the 53th rule of couit. No 4 HaTus Alien et al appellants, vs HenI ry L. ewbgprry, claimant of toe sleaM.boat FasbI ion, This cause was argued by Mr Haven I lor the appellants, and Mr. A.

Russell for tbe appellee. Adjourned Court or MePbers3n I resumed and concludt his argument for the United States in the case of Thos Gedaey vs. tbe United States. Mr. Glllet, tbe Solicitor, followed on tbe seme side.

Mr. Rockwell closed the I argument for the petitions, and the easa was submitted. Cadwallader Wallace ve. tbe United States. I This caee being railed for Mr.

I Vinton opened argument far tbe petitioners, I and, without concluding the court adjouraed. Thomas Atkinson, ehle? engineer of the I Orange and Alexaudrla railroad, died yesterday I iciornlaf at his in Aieuadria. Thi Circuit cutol Kibbayagt txTT1'' which hu occupied this Court Ilnce Thuradarmorning last, la briefly Told llWZ' If' of Sue of lot of did nor neither that 'trO" Recount, as they JPuJJC1 On determination by the sfe-IPHsss bu inew, and waft them trtnsmittfH in hn? said collection Jnd to attend to couecuon and that, owinir to the of house of Lw 4 cl thlfe the drawer of fiffls allefifd, then the plaintin is not entitled to recover in this Peachbas' Teachers' soclatlou of the District of Columbia held its meeting on Saturday at the Smithsonian Institution, Prof. L. C.

Loomis in J'r" Tb? regular order of business the subject of Arithmetic Prof i fnTthflT1 mode of uSJh! -Lois. he were hampered too much bv the rrles the Colburn's MenUl ln Sequel lerin" of Colbum's life, but only as discinlinnrv mind, and to lead the way to Seauel On motion, the subject of i especial reference to Normal lie, was continued for dlscuMion St meeting of the Association Prof Mated that Prof Henry would deliver a eJtuJ bV of the Association, during the wm er' Ha le Shfeh'h to give "talk'' which be bad no doubt would be worth hearing 1 be Association adjourned to the second urday in January next. second SatBad Corner -Yesterday, a pnrty of youngsters, and among them a man who had some money rode in a hack from the wharf to a tavern a DpPot- The moneyed man be Chief before OM TThie bad ed cMch companions fn the name is Kelly, went to JuTtI 1i' to swear that he saw his he stated that he was asleep at the time ThJ in. what had oc-' eLwarrant WM refused A few landlord, who bad been at trom himself entered and demanded a warrant for Birney Barnes fhe person suspected by the offl ers. The theft he knew him could not account for his possessic stfe-sttwaasfftfSS "cltement in relation to the game of chess, created by Mor phy brilliant European success, has at length reached our city, and active measures are now In progress among the amateur players for the for u'a With rules a re ove ed iiTot 'lea en! iniM gw h'om w'in'u mber' vers" met at hall over Ford A Bro HrugTore int0 considerarfon the p.acticabfitjr of forming an association here called to the chair and Mr.

Henry Burgewine was made secietarv All present entered with animation into the discussam, and considerable At length a committee of five irentlcmpn u-? to consult and report progress at a sub sequent meeting at a subhKK'c. jrH Eh 'U7'fodretbe? ln consultation, an" ute report the result of their to the IO Leld in Since the meeting last Saturday nlebt some twelve gentlemen have made application so that the association now numbers upwards of thirty persons American Tixor The Strakosch Italian Opera Troupe have met with a deserved success during their short stay in the city; and a very pleasing feature in the profcanT'nor" Wr SlluirM'thr Amerton Vt a Mas born in w' lately returned from Eurooe here he has been for the last years undtr structions. Previous to hit departure from Fu "PVrn throughout the United Kingdom; and the peaks very favo.ably of his attainment. To a m.isical voice of great compass, a easy manner and gentlemanly adSuccess attend our young American artist. Musical that the season of fairs, balls and parties has been duly inaugurated, we call the attention of our music-loving friends to the admirable band recently organized at the Navy aid by Mr August Schroder.

His band comXI 'be musical talent of sere. discourses In a serenade the sweetest stiains that ever awoke of or in a ball room note? 'bat ever guided a faiiy 'kj misty mazes of the dance colleagues are. with 1, the most obliging fellows in the world and when you vices mu C' eiecutad, engage their serA krk.it FOR Mr. R. Collins, the offlcer on duty at the railroad depot a man named James Woodrus, ed with robbing the captain, Daniel Ireland, and a part of the crew of the schooner Buflalo Bird, of in money and various urticles at the wharf 'm waua band on the schooner, Jr he oi the captain their the opportunity to gather up Who committM him for Jthe Criminal DARGERons PR act attention of the police officers of the Seventh Ward has been called to the fact that persons are In the habit of This has been cause of much complaint in years past, and we regret to see the practice suggests the propriety of the law to prevent tbu the Officers have determined enforce It in every case.

Tbials at tur Gcasp Hay. workhouse days. Mary Summers, drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, $3 15. disorderly, f2 15 hua' do" do SraotcAL OeaaATioN -Dr. N.

S. Lincoln, of tbi. city, recently performed a delicate operation UdV 10 neTi' with a wry The in parlance is that of tenotomy, or the division, by subcutaneous in oloThc nMitiiiy ibr mastoid inusThe 'ou was performed. AW I5TRRRSTIRO AVRAtR COOQeS Off to-night In the dedication of the new rooms of the YouiJ Christian Association, opposite Browns' itel. Brstdes the dedication services, several Prrsidrnt's Mrssaor was furnished ta the readers of the Alexandria Gazette In thirty minutes after its raadlngcammenced la Cone I1, br Alexander I Araold wUh kis fast hone, 1 Tu Sons or tu First correspondent ua The following lines were penned off, on th? spur of lk? moment, for an Itinerant oysttrmu, of sable complexion, who go? about the First Ward at night selling the bivalves already shelled, and announcing his proximity by an occasional blast of a tin horn, followed by a semiplaintive chant, indicative at one of desire to find customers and an apprehension of dlsappoinment: Now is the tiros to buy OM or stars, as I'm passing nigh Indeed, indeed, I toll you trae.

No single one is tinted with Mae: big and fat. And I tbs maa wbo do say that. Oh! hoed rat as I Wow iry horn. Or else you'll make me qaite forlorn; And horns I 11 go with nury a red. To seek my soan'y bed And there my wife, with tongue and stick.

ill d. lve me to the very Nick. So buy my oysters, do I pray. And tfien to ner I'll fondly say, Here is my can. there's nought within, 1 ve sold all out.

and here's the tin; Then she will smile, and kiss mo too. And think how well we are to do. With part she'll get a crinoline, to cliuroh on uays divine And then more oysters, iust like these, in topee, you kr.ow, sgain to please. All those who give me custom now, lo whom I beg to make my bow. Wikks and are now being sold by auction, at the Mansion House, Alexandria, a stock of selected wines and liquors, the property of Mr.

Newton, such as have not been ottered at public auction in this vicinity since the of the wines of John Gadsbv. sr deceased. As It will probably take some days to go through the long catalogue, we advine tbose in Washington desirous of obtaining great bargains in such articles to be sure to go down. The sale commences to-day. This sale will also comprise as fine a lot of furniture of all descriptions, ware, cutlery, plated ware, billiard tables, as was ever placed in a hotel in this region of country; so there is a double inducement for those desirous to obtain remarkable bargains to go down from Washington to Alexandria to attend it.

Good is again astonishing the lovers of good eating in the Federal Metrop olis by his current display of every obtainable variety of "ame, oysters, Ac in this region. We are glad to perceive, from the rush to his establishment, that the District public duly appreciate his enterprise. Never before did any District caterer succeed so triumphantly in procuring everything likely to tempt the appetite of the most fastidious. Look-oct Tiiem return of the National Legislature, with the hosts of those who have business with the Government during the session, usually attracts the hawks of the light fingered gentry and a multitude of importers, wbo prey upon the Incautious It is difficult for a visitor in a promiscuous crowd to tell who or what his neighbor is. The best plan for a stranger is to keep his hand on his pocket, and a sharp look-out.

Thi Old Kemp has concluded, for the special accommodation of ladies and children of Washington and Georgetown, and at the earnest request of many friends, to give an afternoon entertainment to-morrow. (Thursday,) at 3 o'clock The Indies nhould not tail to treat themselves and their children to the rich feast Performance as usual, to-morrow evening. Whose is It morning Officer King, of tte Fifth district police, arrested a negro man for alleged theft, upon whose person he found a black cloth overcoat, which he took possession of having been stolen The owner is requested to call at the office of Esquire Thompson, Ninth street near and identify his property. Any person having misted boots and shoes from his establishment, may hear of them by calling on Mr. Duffy, 429 street, be having taken such articles trom a couple of boys under suspicious circumstances.

Ir roc wocld likx an evening's entertainment of good female society, good music, and a jjood supper, all fifty cents, call on the ladies of Gorsuch Chapel at Island Hall, to-night. Ski advertisement of Professors Antonio Marini, who p'opose to instruct the rising generation in the elegant art of dancing Gentlemen desiring good fitting Shirts of the quality and workmanship, can have them made at the Shirt Factory and dewing Rooms, No.5f4 9ih street. l'osTroNEV grand Cotillon of th? Eeg'e Assembly. No. 1, which to take tins t-dnes 'ay evening, is postponed until Monday evening, Deo.

13, in oonxequeLCS of the inc emenoy of the weather. By order of the Committee. Thrgrbat wkst is the promised land in the eyes of mi.li"ns. both id the old world and the new. Its fer lie ao.l and opportunr les for development are the great souroes of its attraction.

Uu' a.oi its beautuul there lurks malaria of the moat deadly nfluence, which la the drawback of that splendid region, and muit remain to for many years to come. Emigrants and others who oo template settlement in tint section will do well to provide themselves with the cure that has ynj oeeri fuund efficient, certain; we inean Ur Hosteller's Celebrated ftornsc'i Hitters, whion has snitched hundreds from an untune ly grave. 'I heir operation upon Hit or eana is soon felt to be beneficial without being violent. For aale by Druggists and daalera generally, everywhere. Wkddino very pretty and very cheap, at the Philadelphia Confectionery, corner 13th and streets.

loe Cream and Water ioes, 3R ooti's per no8 MARRIED. In thi? city, on the 7th Desember, by the Rev. Dr. Pmitn 1'yne, Mr. A.

LKGAKK. of South Carolina to Miss EMILY S. GREEN, daughter o'Thomas Green, and granddaughter of the late Thomas Ritchie. DIED, evening, after a brief and painful illness, of scarlet fever, little RI1HE, daughter of Edmund st' Eugeiiia Brooke, aged 6 tours and 1 month. The lilt pitient suffered martyrdom from this distresslug iltsease which, however, she tore wi'h fortitude becoming one of Advanced years The relatives and friends of the deoeased have the satisfactory issurance that God has added another ansel to his realms.

The funeral wid take plaoe from the residence of her grandmother. Mrs Warm A Queen between and on Thursday morning, at in o'olook. The friends of the family arc invited to attend. At half past 9 o'olick. on Tuss lay morning, after ati illi ess of 45 ('HAS CAPNER COLTMA N.

in the year of l.ig age. his funeral will take place from the rosiderce of his father. C. Coltman. oa to morrow.

Thursday at 2 o'clock p. and proced to the Second Presbyterian Churcn. street, between 13th and 14th (Dr. where the religious services II be performed. His and those of his latherand family are re'peotfnllj invited to attend, without further notice.

On Tuesday evening, Deoen.ber 7, Mra. ELEA NOR AR wife of Mr. James Marr, and dangh Solomon and El.en Hubbard, of this city, in the 2Jd yt ar of her age. Her funeral wi take place to-morrow afternoon, at half past 2 o'clock Her friends and relatives are invited to attend Mh street, between and (Haiti more papers copy. I PURCHASERS APPRECIATE Fink Goods and Low Pricks, and when want of CUTLER PLATED WARE.

or any other Houiekeeping Articles and Notions, they find their way to de 6 2t 490 Seventh street. IMPORTANT NEWS FOR THE LADIES. Black Beaver and othsr Cloths, by the yard, for Cloaks and Raglans. Trimmings for Cloaks and Raglans. Cloaks and Raglans Made to order.

Patterns furnished for twenty five cents. Cloaks and Raglans Cut to order for SO eents. 1U" Patterns famished gratis to tbose that bay their C.o:hs and Trimmings at MAXWELL'S. N. and Children's Raglans ready nude aud made to order.

de 6 THB UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED THE RESTAURANT at No. 558 Pcnn. avenue between 1st and' in streets, where he will be pleased to all nds. can be Im JAS. Prop'r.

NOTICE. HE Undersigned respectfully informs bis friends, the public generally, and strangers visiting the eity that he has in store a gei-BHM assortment of II Boo 18, SHOES GAITERS, SLIP-1 IfcL PERS, Ac All of the best material and workmanship, gotten np in the best aty.e and aaitable for the season's wear: for Ladiea. Gentlemen, Muses. Boys, outbs, and Children's wear. HARMON BURNS, avenue, between 4H and 6th flei iw a tew east of National Hotel.

Bv THKIAUTHOR OP PETe.K Life, or Soenes in Another world, by George Wood, author of "Peter Sehie. "Modern fnoe hile it Wae Morning, by Virgisia Town send, 1 pnoe Si English and their aoe in the Tsutonb famiir.by Rott't Ferauson.authorol tjie "North nun in Cumberlaud and Westtroreland." 1 vol. How we are Governed, or the Orowe, the and the Bar.a handbook of the Constitution, Government. Laws aud Power of Great Briiaia, by I "To i de 4 Bookseller. Pa.

av bet-9th and sta, 1 CIDER a. FEW Barrels new sweet Virginia Crab 01 for sale by WIMiATT, IlUey's Wharf, AITCTIOI BALIS. tons im TO-DAT TO-MORROW MORNING. By WALL k. BARNARD.

Auctioneers. Ain AAA WORTH Oh DRY GOODS AT THURSDAY FVEMNti we wiU com seimg a large aad wall assorted stock of Dry Drees from New York; te be sold wnbost raaerra. in store No. US Pennsylvania aveaue, opposite Browui' Hotel. Thaaala will be oontmued Momici.

A fter noon and Evening until ma whole siook 1a disposed of. The aaeortmeat comprises Dreaa Goods of all new and fasi.ionable styles, in Silk, Bombesin, Merino, Mousse'aices, Plaids, Alpaocas.Ao. A great stock of handsome Waol, St alia, and other Shaw a. Alio. Clothe.

Cassi meres, Veetinge, With B.aok and Brown Cottoca, Flannels, Embroideries, A o. All of which will bf told without reserve, in lota or lengths to salt purchasers. A deduction of 2 per cett. in all bills of 929 and upwards. The ladies are invited to attend.

No damaged roods will be cold. Every article perfect. del BARNARD, By A. GKKEN, Auctioneer. Three Valuable and uksirable Hru.Di?o ois ox Ohio A vsscs at On WEDNESDAY, the 8th stent, I sell, ic front of the premises.

at 4 o'clock p. three vain ableand deairab Huilding Lots, knnaoaixl as UliNo. ana E. of the subdivision of original Lot No I. in Square No.

each having a front of 16 feet on Ohio avenue, and running baok aUout Ifet to a 4-feet allay, between 13th aud 1SX streets west. The above sa'e offers a fine opportunity to per inswi-hinc to inven in a handsome aud rapidly nproving sootior, of the city. The ter.ns of sale one-fourth cash' the balance in sis, twelve and eighteen iriontiis. for notes beating interest, seoured by a deed oi trust upon the premises. dei-d A.

GREEN. Auot. Of A BARNAKl). Aactioneers. BaI LIFF'S By dis tram from AngeliaaSimpson.aiid to mediracted.

against the goods and chattels rights oi Marcus Hook, for rent dueaad in arrears. I have seized and 'aken the following goods and and will sell Die pul.Iioauction ouTHURSDAV 2d December, at 10 o'cl ck, in house No. 380 on street, between 10th and I Ith streets, to wit: 1 Sofa, 1 top Centre Table, 2 indow 1 Gilt fr me Mirror, I Arm Chair, Rug. 1 Hat Hack. 1 Hull Carpet.

I Hall Oiloloth, I Carpet, I Cottare Set (4 8 Mahogany 1 hairs, 1 Move and Fireboard, I Hair Mattress, 1 WritingTaLle, 1 Fender and Fireboard, 1 Washstandarn Set. I Kocker, 1 small Bureau, Lot Stair 1 Wardrobe, 2 large Bedsteads. 1 Sintlj Bedstead. 1 Washstand, 1 Clock, Towel Rack. I Marb'e top Beaufet.l small Rocker, 1 Caneseat Arm Chair.

5 Frenoh Cane-seat Chairs, 1 Coal Stove ard Fireboard. Terms ottah. E. A. HARROVER, Bar iff.

no 27 WALL A BARNARD. A note. ID-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED until THURSDAY MORNING. Dec. 9th.

at 10 o'clock. By order of the Bat iff. K. A. IIARROVF.R.

2-d WALL A BARNARD, Auot'rs. Br J. C. McGUIRE A Auctioneers fRUSTEE'S SALE OF MACHINERY AND I Fixtcekf or THi'i-LASD THURSDAY MORNING, December 9th. at 11 o'oock.

at the land Brewery." on Maine avenue, bet ween 4S and 6th streets, Washington, I shall sell, by virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded among the land reoords for Washington county, all the Maoh.nery and Fixtures of the "Island Brewery." comprising? Steam Kettles, Large number of barrels and Half-barrels, Tuns, Vats, Cooltrs, Two agons. one Dray, Three sets of Harness. excellent Work Together with all ihe eoersary Furniture and Apparatus to oon 'uet a Brewery. All of which will be offered lotether, and if not sold entire wil! then lie soid out in.lots. Terms if sold entire: One-third cash the residue in 4 an 1 8 mouths, ith interest, seoured to the sa'isfsotion ol the trustee.

Terms if sold in lots: 93ft and nnder cash: ever that suin acredit offhand 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. THOS. FISHER, Trustee. de 2 eo J. C.

MoGUIRE A Ancts. FUTURE DAYS SK Br C.W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ALE OF EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD SATURDAY i i December 4th, commencing at 10 80 at 523 street, between 6th ana 7th streets, a collection of superior household furniture, being the etlects of a select private boarding house, consisting in part of, vix Carv.d Mahogany Sofas. Parlor Table, with marble top, carved Mahogany Spring sear Chairs, Handsome Mantel ai Table Ornaments, Superior Tapestry, Brussels Carpeting.

Mahogany Reclining Chair, with moroooo. Do. Sofa Table, with marble top, Walnut fcteeere. Manogany Rocker, damllk Reception Chairs, covered with Window Shades. Curtains and Coraioes.

Mahogany Hat Racs. superior Barometer. iue Mahogany Extension Dining Table, A mrgeard hne assortment of china. Glaas and crockery Ware. Table Cutlery, Plat'd Cas'ors, rai Table Furniture Oak Dinine room Chairs, Drugget.

and Carpet French and Cottage superior Hair Mattresres. Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, A large collection ol fine Blaukeu. Comforti. Sheets, Counterpanes, Ac. Mahogany Dressing Hurwus.

with top. Mahogany and other Wash stands Looking-glasses. Superior WaJnut Lounges, oowered with iiioroooj. Bath, Bedsteads, Toilet Sets, exce lent A large and Radiator, Two very fi-v? -tH king ores aud fixtures. Parlor Cook and other Stoves for wood au4 coal.

Kitcfen Ac. tarnishing is ca. rd to this feJile, the fcrticlen uo oi cood quality and in txcel'ect condition. Terms anc under cash: overthat sum a credit of 60 and daye, fur approved endorsed notes, bear iui( lnieresi, c. W.

BOTELER, Auot. JET THE AHOVK SALE IS L'lVAVOIDAiiwtant8tPOned next, tne 8th de4-i C. W. BOTELER. Auet'r.

ID" THE ABOVE SALE IS AGAIN I'OST the FRIDAY ldtii oommencing at 10 CL C. W. MOTE. EH. Aucfr.

A Br S. J. McCORMICK. Auctioneer, ALC1 SMALL FARM FOR SALE on Ttf KSTBKK ScBUBBS og THE ClTY 1 V-?" KSUrtV. Deoeirber loth, at '2 o'clock in front ol the Mayor's ortue.

we will otter at publicauctiona ver? de irable Fcrm of or Si a about one-ha of whioh is in gowl wcKid, and tii6 i emaiLder has un er cuiti vat as a market garden, for which it is verv desirab 1 wood covers three as desirab buildiug sitee as can be found near thee ty. On the furm er? a story "triak Mweilmgand a fram? stable, or further information.apply toenbercf us, ar.d we will etiow the Piace toany who wish to icstect it. Terms wi'i be third castt, and a or edit of 1 and 2 jCifi oa the reuuuiider. JAMES P. SMITH.

K.C. "WITH. Executora ugh Smith. S. J.

MoCQk.MICh. Aucib. 1ARSHAL'S virtue of a wmTi heri faciae issued from the Clerk's olfice of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the oouiity of Washington, and to me directed, I shall expose to pubho sale, for Cash, in front of the Court-house door of sa county, on FRIDAY, the 24th of December, 18S8, at 12 o'clock m.I the following described Property, to wit: All defendant right, title, claim aud interest in and to Lot No. nine, (9.) in Square No, ore hundred and ninety-six, (in the of Washington. D.

C. togst.ier with all and singular the lmtrovemetts thereon, seised aud levied upon as the property ranois A Oickens, and will be sold to satisfy Judicial No 93. to May, 1838, in favor of W. J.D.HOOVER. Late Marshal for the District of Columbia.

no 30-dte MARSHAL'S virtue of a writ of fieri faciae. issued from the Clerk'a the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia for the oounty of ashington. and to me directed, 1 will expose to public sale forcssu. in of the Fi.0ttri.??.U8<,<i0?,r of ooBnty, on MONDAY, the aMh day of November, lase, at it o'cloag the following desonbed property, to wit: All defaml ant right, titie, claim, and interest and to Lots 7and 9, iu Square No. 378, in the eity of ton, D.

together with all and singular the improvements tFiereoa. seised and levied neon as the property of Peter Force, and will be aoldto satisfy fcwof John Fa'ruhaiu heirs. 'UrV- UM ol K' D- HOOVER. Marshal BO 4 for the District of Coiumbia sale is postponed 13th day of December next, 1853, same hour and pUoe. J.

D. HOOVER, Late Marshal for the District ol Columbia. no A. GREEN Auotioneer. OK3 TWOSTORY AND A Attic Fkauk Horsgs ard Lot at Ob FRlUAY.thel7th day of December next.

I suall sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o'clook p. by virtue of a deed of trust to the subsariber, Itfaring date the 15th day of uly, 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A.S.. No 81, folios '97. IM, 199, and 3u0, one of the land reeorde for aahington oounty, the District of improved property, lying and being in tho eity of Washington, District aforesaid.

viz All of Lot netubered twenty three. (23.) in Saunre cumbered one bandred and seven, (107 front ou sorth L. between 18th and 19th weat, together with tne uupruvtmoijia. which two-story Frame Houses. Terms of sale cish.

With in three St. Trustee reserves the right to esellthe property.by giviug tiiree days i.etioe of such resale in the Star ne ir the city of Washington, at the risk and cost of the first purchaser. P. HILTON, Trustor bo IB 3a Ads A. GREEN.

A a at. Ki 8 taken O'at thiB well known Gallery are beeoming mur.i and more popular every day from the 'act thai to fams or ex pease are spared i giving thaia the hues inish. Every Picture warranted not to fade from oents and upwards. oppo, Karkk THE LATEST HEWS. By Telegraph for the XTtnifif Star.

Later (rem Vim Oiium, Dec Quaker City, with 90 and the California of the 2Mb has arrived Bmlti'M at Kan Francisco vrai Improving. Eight abipe had arrived from Atlantic porta. The ahip Lucas, from Victoria to Han Francisco, was totally wrecked at tbe Islands, and fifteen were loot. Tbe Golden brought down from Han Fran about treasure, and 3UU am gem. to arrive via tbe Panama route spoke the steamship Hermann.

New York for Ban Fran clsoo, on tbe 21st. The mail from New via Tehuantepec arrived out In eighteen Including a detention of ality bourn at Arapalco Tbe Istbmue route in a good Ten tbouaand 1-tters were aent by the overland mail. George Pen Johnson had been acquitted for killing Mr Ferguson in a duel. Tbe frigate Merrlmac aailed for Honolulu on tbe 23d. All well Tbe trat cargo of ten from Boaton arrived at Honolulu In pe'fect order Tblrty-aeven arctic whaler a bad arrived at the the tame port with bar re La of oil.

Flllbnnter AMaira la Mobtle. Dec 7 Susan Harry, Maury maater, aailed from here on Sunday, with 140 and provtaiona; but without, (f) for a ooaating veyaire She wa? overhauled be fore rerchlng Mob ie Polat by an armed boat, containing Capt Morrison and Lieut White of the revenue cutter McLelland. Sbe waa atoppod, but the men otn the cutter were not allowed to cme on Tbe was held, however, until are received from Washington. There great indignation felt by the filibuster people and the friends of tbe Government The spy, Wilson, of Ohio, left here In waa iv. ini nrrr ID COWf quenc.e uf a sudden disposition to administer to him a dose of tar and feathers.

The Nicnrcgnn Emigrants. Moari.it, Dec Un'ted Slates Grand rv were In session several days last week. The witnesses. Sanford. the Collector and Mr Smith the Deputy Collector; also.

General Walker, Mr. Natxmer, Julius Heaae, Williams and A Smith were rigorously examined Gnn Walker was befoie the jury about aix hours and interrogated ta his course of life In California. and a No bill had been found oa Friday. Campbell It ft for Waablngton the aame day A secret agent of tbe Government, named WIIson, of Oblo, sent hce to watch the Ntcaraguaa movement, Las left Washington. Charter Electiea.

New Dec 7 charter election took Slace in this city to-day. It passed off quietly. awn, the republican candidate for city comptroller, is lielievel to be elected by probably majority. With reference to the other cite offlcera, they are so much diat-lbuted by local issues that no correct idea can be formed of tbe reault before a late hour in tbe night. Rain baa been falling all day.

The Overland Mull. St Lortf, Dec Presidents Message and the reports of tbe of tbe Departmenta, des'lned for California, were forwarded earle' i Monday morning by the Southern Overland Mail, In charge of Wm Pardee, of New York. Tbe mail company will make extraordinary efforts to Mcaomullsh the trip in fifteen Tbelr design ic to beat both the Panama and Tehuantepec line of Great Nbw Otmna, Dec Douglas maaa meeting held night In this city the largest and in oat enthusiastic gathering ever witneasin New O.leans It was held at Odd Hall, where thoiissiida were unable to gala admittance. Mr Soule presided. Lafayette Square and the streets adjoining the Hall were alee crowded with persons anxloua to participate la the demonstration.

Murder by a Telegraph Operator. Tobosto, C. Dec 7 James Fleming, late telegraph operator on tbe Grand Trunk Railway line, htabbed on tbe atreet last night Th Madigau Madigau died Immediately. Fleming is been arreated Toe cause of the affair la no: stated. Municipal Election.

Dec 7 waa re-elected to-day by lib majority. Baltimore Marketa. HaLT Mobk. Dec 8 Flour ia dull and unchanged; Howaid street and Oblo 12)1; City Mil 75aS5. Wheat is very firm; choice white HI 35atl.f0.

Corn ia stesdv; "white yellow Provisions steady; Western lard in 11 gc. Whisky very firm at New York Markets. Nrw Dec Flour Is dull; State 20.4*0; Ohio 50 Southern tS (J0a Wueat quiet and generally unchanged; Southern red SI.15; white SI 22. Cq.n la firm, mixed Beef is quiet, Chicago repacked SOaSIO 50. Pork is hujyant; 18 75.

L-trd is dull at bisky steady at Flnancinl. New Dec are dull and heavy. Chicago ad Rock Island 02 I I i no is Central sbarra I.a A Mil Michigan Southern 21 New York Central e3Jg. Pem-a Coal Co 6 Readin.r 51 fc: Virginia C'a 97. 6's CLAGETT A DoDSON.

Dkalxbs IX sines FURNITL'RI. liK'i reapeetfullv inform alt of Kress and otbera who icteud to fnruiah Iheir own for the season that they may iud at C. A store all of fioin the lowest prioed np to the Very best. Cur Materisla. Table and Toilet Linens and iWjo Table Co vera.

In a word, everythii in the way of furniture Diy biii vii o'i may required (Knlo and tenoe. at prio-s nsiderab tuner than tbe be had eisewiiere. An invitation is ei.lai.d i to nil Who desire to for tfiemscivts to our store, at No 4 Mirket stvt, whire every at'eiition will to iseir iogtinea. de ARK VOL' I I'P. l) indemnity acbixst Loss by is ofle'ed the WASHINGTON INSTANCE Company, t.fcoe corner of I'enu.

avenue arn inth at Stockholders, sr. oitizeua of Wash ton and JAMES C. MeGUIRE, President. G. D- Htlnnv.

Seoretary. no CiOMMt.M iHK YEAR WITH A It is useful for events raat. and future, a.id a valuable pocket with iioanae, Calendar, sou ack leavra for keeptnx a diary for every in the year. TON baa them oi all sixes for sale at very low prieea. I.e Bon Ton for December, the moat prastioaland reiiab.e work ever on Faihion.

Agency of the New daily papers. Herald. TrtBune and deliveied to immediately after the arrival of Northern mail. Callor for you may want in Stationery, Newspaper line, to SHILLING TON'S Bookstore. Odeon Buiidlns, de 7 S' oorner of 4K atreet and aeenue.

LLOYD A PENSItiN, BOl'N'l LAND. AND kEnEKaL AGENTS. All who ai-rved any war or tiattle b-ureSd of March. or. it or ohildrec if Under years ol Maroh, 18W, last, are entitled to Bonnty t.nnd.

C'aima abandoned by other have been aucoeaafully prosecqted us. ds laying cards, men. domiuoes, Dioe and Cups Bankcawmon Boarda, Visit Cards, unsmsiicai I nst rumenta. Drawini faper. Kaber fenoila.

Portfolios. Ink. t-aper xood aasortment just re and for wholeaaJa at retail by K. K. LI SiDY.

de 3 Iw Pa. sv? NaUona1 Hetai WHITE SHIRKS at We have on hand averr artiele of SHIRT at Sl-U. eqnal to that aell for fi 75. NOAH A CO de tiro was' (1E.MXEMEN DHESSINU OF I new a.d gMdstylee.a.d some Of superior 'iravehnr SH AW L8 or aVDS, bolus of the largest aixe made. aaacr meet of UNDF.R-O 1 low ia treater than ever.

Our assortment of Gentlemen's INcou ete in every department. I Uaditio; made in few oaya. buy ins exe.asivety (or cosh, ard our lone penSiioe in the tame p'aoe. land to inorease our sales, we ofier fli? arysst stoek of first rate goods at ins lonesi pnoea, it STkVENS' de 4 Salenrrwim. Rr.iWna' Botel.

I LblN'S EXTRACTS, all odors, at UlllHS'B I Hair Store, near 13tb streot, aed as llMn' Ah. lullky. UCTION COMMISSION MERCHANT, mahogany HAIR. COTTON AND SHUCK MAT1RKS-LS; ALt.KINDS OF WAR E. CHlN a.

CUTLER No. between Kk and iota lw Waee'AeTon. p. c..