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ol[IYEVENING STAR.
CITY ITEMS.

Couyt House aud Jati.-These are
the things much wanted in Washing
.Io ill.contrived present Court House and
90 arranged Jail being eyesores to every
4 ;. having anything to do with them, who
=, ,bout the matter, Our court house. is
rls. harm than a tribunal of justice,
~ its dingy yellow walls, square, una
med and naked appearance, ratings like
=, fashioned country bar-room, accom-
/ len. of the worst character. and even
.;.b .sat Of Justice more like an elevation
IL iudses of a cockpit, than that which
IA he occupied by the honorable wearers
/ =, .aered ermine. There is an appropri-
in appearances of everything, and
Ally should there be in a high court of
$40 which certainly ought to look better
.t,n , common magistrates office. Indeed
!, n. Of these are superior, moro awe-inspi-
and respect-ereating tribunals than the
,Tor square of the City Hall, appropriated
: ,,urt proceedings. Besides we want an
-. Court house for the sake of the more
.-,v dispatch of much important business.
FL, one half the year either the Crimi-
: rourt or the Circuit are on duty, or have
"a, in the Council room, or some other
,,ui,sble place to despatch the pressing ac-
,rurIations of thsir respective dockets. But
=, o,ber day, counsel had to withdraw from
IN important suit, arising altogether from
-, If accommodations heretofore for both
..s cOurts, and every practising member of
l. Washington bar, rs we'll as those seeking
md y.,jiing for the disposition of their cases,
..al most annoyingly the crying evil. A
,,;,,I;ug should be erected for the accommo-
3,,ion Of both the courts, with such accommo-
5,risrs for judges, juriss, lawyers, witnesses,
-. ,,,.-.hsl and his officers, all connected with
,5sse courts and the public, as may be sug-
ce.,ed by experience. or CLEANED from the i'm
n-o,ements of modern built houses for the
purpose
And then the Jail. 1t is actually another dis
vrs,e to this great city, with lis rickety walls
and windows. through which any adrGt burg
Ia cau escape with comparative case, and
from one of which windows ,roman removed
a bar Of iron not long since, let herself down.
and went her way, rejoicing at the insufficient
cr Of the cage in which they essayed to con6ne
her And its want of ventilation is n serious
evil The prisoners, especially in the lower
cells. might az humanely be put in half heated
bake-Oyens One would pity the worst crimi-
nal to see him sweltering in one of these black
holes Its location is not exactly the best
ether 1t ought to be nearer the court house,
O. nearly out of the city Were it not for the
general humanity Ofthe officers having charge.
their kind privileges to the well behaved in
mates the Washington Jail might be likened
70 The dreary, life and health destroying walls
Of The Bastile. 1t is to be hoped that the pro-
Yer authorities will see to these important
matters, and give to all concerned suitable
court house and Jail, which will be credit to
lie city of Washington.
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RAR-IRON, STEEL, NAILS, TIN, LEAD PIPE,
- Sheet Lead, Bar Lead, and Tin Zinc Amer:
can and English sheet-IrOn, Bellows, AnviIs, Up
right, Parallel and Chain vices and other Goods q,
this description, which will be sold cheap.
E. WHEELER,
Conner It'll and B streets,
iy 9-lm near the Canal.
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ODD-FELLOWS' HALL.
TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!

ODD-FELLOWS' HALL.
TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!
MIR. GEORGE M. HILL,
By request of his numerous friends, will have the
= honor of repeating his
Grand Musical Soiree,
On MONDAY EVENING, August 9Th, 1853,
On which occasion he will introduce Mr.. d. McDEV
TIT, the Baltimore Champion Jig Dancer, and win
ner of the Prize Goblet at the late contest Holiday
street Theatre. Come, and enjoy yourselves.
GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
BENEFIT OF THE
Washington National Monument.
The ARLINGTON CLUB respect
fully announce TO their former patrons
and the public generally that they have chartered the
large and cOmmOtious steamer POWHATAN for
GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION,
on FRIDAY EVENING, August 18th, 1853, DOWN
THE POTOMAC rs far az Aqua Creek, and return
at seasonabe hour. The boat will stop at the Fort
for short time going down.
The Club pledge themselves that no pains shall be
spared to make this the benefit excursion of the
All persons favorable to the early completion
of the Monument to the everlasting memory of one
who " first in war, first in peace, and first in the
hearts of his cOuntrymen" are individually appealed
to to add their patronage for the above purpose.
Confectionery and Refreshments will be furnished
at city prices. Supper, . cents.
A superior Cotillon band has been engaged.
Time Of departure, as follows: Leave George
town at y O'Clock, Washington at 2h, Navy Yard
at 3. and Alexandria at 4.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR; to he had at the Boat,
and of the Committee of ArrangementF
P. J. COlliscn, ]. NJ. F. Hough,
E. F. Alexander, w. Hutton,
G. Cunningham, ]. II. Sullivan.
aug 3tavTuTh & Sat till 9th
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Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Of
Philadelphia
CaDltal S4UJ.UUJ
A GENT for Washington, ID. c., JAMES J. MIL
IA LER, Office over Banking house of Seden,
Withers & Co.
Medical Examiner: DR.. J. NJ. AUSTIN. street,
near 10th street. ~ 23-lm
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G.. A. WAT SON,

u. a. WAT SUN
MARBLE & BROWN STONE YARD,
Massachusetts, ave-. between 4th and 5th SITS.
MARBLE MANTELS and MONUMENTS,
lNl TOMB and HEAD-ST0NES, kept con-
stantly on hand. All building orkfurnished
at the shortest notice and at moderate prices.
lie 24-tf
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WANTED.-sl,O 900 to 81 500 wanted for one
w or two years, secured by improved real estate
worth upwards of s. 900. For particulars address
"H. c. NJ: >" at the Intelligencer Office.
aug 5-l3tt
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Committee on Centre 1Iarkst.-Messrs.
Magruder, Hill and French, have been ap-
pointed committee on the part OF the Board
Of Aldermen, under the joint resolution of the
18th Of April last, in relation to the Centre
Market. Messrs. Wsnnall, Stewart, Morgan
sd Riley are the Committee from the Board
q Common Council. This committee, we un-
lerstand, have in charge the consideration
Of the improvement Of the market house, a
natter in which most of our citizens are in
.sre,ted. A eOmmodious market house with
IoWn Hail. dc. built over it, and thrown
i:rO's the canal. leaving the space now eeou-
pied by the present dilapidated concern, is
one Of the most desirable improvements want
Ell. Give US frst-rate " sinking fund.- gen.
..emeR, for 1t Is too bad to be continually
Investing our hard earned cash in such a
tGilling as that now blurrins the fair char
sesr OF our noble avenue. A town clock on
he top al it would be the accomplishment of
grand desidsrdtHm, and here is specimen
one for your consideration. The clock in
the tower Of publ: building in London has
ipendulum fourteen feet long, the weight ut
ne end one hundred and twelve pounds, the
minute haads seventy five pounds each, on
!oar dials, and eight feet long, the hour hands
.orty-tOur pounds each, and five and a-half
iset long. The dials arc nineteen feet in
diameter. The figures are two-snd- a-half
feet long. The bell that strikes the hour is
seaFd twenty miles on clear days, being ten
isel in diameter and four and a-half tons
weight
This is a clock as is clock; but we can
hardly expect, in this economical age. to have
ahme-tsller like it; but still the best that
can be had ought to guide the movements of
al the city and its environs.
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SERVANT WANTED.-A good coIored
~ Cook, Washer, and Ironer-a slave preferred;
for good servant the highest wages will be given.
Enquire at this office. aug 5-d4t
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<zx,s,zszA FURNITURE, VARN-o
XSf1 &% ISHING, REPAIRING, &N
..1 J Jr9tasis at SHOP Penn, m
side, between 18th and 1917 streets, next door to
Lambs pcture-frame factory. Housekeepers and
others having furniture ont repair can by leaving
their orders calling al the above place. have put
in first rate order at such prices that will please all
favor:ng the undersigned with their work. With
prompt attention and moderate charges the subscri
Der confidently anticipates share of public patron
age. Old chairs recaned and painted in imitation of
various woods. Grateful for past avors, the under
signed respectfully solics Il continuance of the
same. ROBT. H. WALMSLEY.
iy lS-eOlm
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FRANCIS III. DAvIDGE

FRANCIS III. DAVIDGE.
(FORMRRLY OF BALTIMORE,)
ATTORNEY and COunsellOr .af.LaW,
DROPOSES to attend to Conveyancng and other
i Office business, together with the prosecution
of claims against the Government for which an e1-
perience Of eleven years in various branches of the
public service has qualified him in peculiar de-
gree.
His attention will be prompt and his charges mod
crate.
F. HID. may always be found during business
hours at tie Office of his son, WALTER DORSEY DAY.
IDGE, Esq, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, on
Louisiana avenue, near the City Hall, and opposite
10 Fifth street. aug 4-eOly
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!. Kirby, Of Missouri, and z. Bell, q Ohio,

(Late Clerks in the Pension Ofice,)
IIAVE established in the City of Washington
Agency for the prosecution of Claims against
the Government They Will pay special attention
to Revolutionary Pension and Bounty Land Claims,
under the various acts of Congress. jy l3lm
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Tic SORES for Monday night.-A role of
unusual interest is to be presented by the
troupe under the direction of Mr.. Hill, at
Odd Fellows Hall, on Monday evening, when,
in addition to display Of their own best tai
ents, young champion jig dancer from Bal
timore is to appear. Doubtless another
crowded house will greet the successful troupe,
and receive a rich nights qualification in
return.
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2l-u
A CARD.

Would respectfully call the attention Of the
Il public 10 an examination of the choicest
ment of genuine HAVANA CIGARS ever offered in
this market. 900 of which have received with
in the last ten days direct from Havana. They will
be sold wholesale retail, at moderate prices
| would also ask attention 20 my fine stock Of
WINES, BRANDIES, TEAS, &c, which will be-
found TO compare favorably with any to be found in
the city as to quality and price.
f. G.. DYER, Penn. avenue,
jy 2l-l0tifd bet. 18th and 18th streets.
ID OOMS TO RENT.-TwO three comfortable
IL ROOMS in one OF the most pleasant and dcsi-
rable locations the Island will be rented
sonable terms to good tenants. Apply at
BAkER'S Periodical Depot,
jy u Near cor. eth st. and Nd. ave.
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WANTED to purchase three or four NEGRO
w WOMEN.-PersOns having servants TO dis
pose of will please call at the Office of Browns Ho-
tel, where all necessary information will be given
or note addressed 10 A. LAsHLKY, through the
Post office, will receive immediate attention.
aug l-t6t
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+ AND WARRANTS wanted, by
IL PETER A. KELLER,
jy l5-lm 18th st1est OPP. Treasury.
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WANTED.-Two three steady HANDS that
w understand working Daniels Planning Mill, and
other machines used in Door and Sash Factories.
A. BALDWIN,
aug 3t corner Sd and ID streets.
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WANTED THIRTY MEN to work on the low
w er Coal Wharf, in Alexandria, Va, wages
81 Is per day. Apply to JNO. HESTON,
aug 26t Superintendent.
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On which occasion he will Introduce Mr.. D. McDEt-
TIT, the Baltimore Champion Jig Dancer, and win
ner of the Prize Goblet the late contest al Holiday
street Theatre. Come, and enjoy yourselves.
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Channel of the Potomac and Eastern
Branch. The Councils Of the corporation have
passed resolution authorizing the appoint
ment of joint committee, to take into con-
sideration the condition of the channel of the
Potomac and Eastern Branch, and the commit
tee will doubtless be appointed on Monday
evening. This is an important move, and it
ia to be hoped will result in the improvement
of the river that will secure greater accommo-
dations to its navigation.
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SEWING MACHINE.

'GINGER'S PATENT STRAIGHT NEEDLE
NJ PERPENDICU ACTION SEWING MA
CHINESecared in the United States By t,oo distinct
patents; the first granted August IL, the second
AprH ID, 1867 only machine privileged to
use straight needle. Within short time it has
been awarded seven gold and silver medals at
Fairs in different States. In less than two years
the great reputation of this labor saving machine
has been established in this country and in Eu-
rope What spinning machinery is to the old
spinning wheel, Singers Sewing Machine is to
the other modes of sewing. 1t has already tri.
umphed over inveterate preiudices arising from
the sale of imperfect and worthless machines It
has been introduced extensively into large manu-
featuring establishments, and into the hands of
individual operators 1t sews every variety of ma
.erials; coarse Or hne, CLOTH Or LEATHER, with
beauty, performing the work as fast as ten per-
sons, and much better than it can be done by
hand. This machine is compact, ornamental,
durable, and is easily adjusted and operated. Full
each machine. The price, with all apparatus com
plete, is 1925 aAs3 80
Some persons are endeavoring to sell Territorial
Rights for Sewing Machines which make double
tambour raveling stitch with TWO NEEDLEs, and
orders are received for such machines to be fur
nished for $25. These machines are not in q form
to be ofany practical use. The two needles cut
and weaken the materials sewed, and they use
twice the quantity of silk required for good ma
chimes. They are quiteiinferior to Wilson's, Lee
row y Blodgetts, and other machines which the
public have tried and rejected, and would be bad
property if they could be had for nothing.
Exclusive rights to use and sell to others Singers
Sewing Machines, in any part of the territory of
the United States not disposed Of, will be sold on
reasonable terms, and so as to insure to the pur-
chasers immense profits. The right to make these
machines is neuer sold. ssa ~ ~
Either of the Express companies, or merchants
visiting New York to buy goods, furnish conve-
nient medium to procure machines; and draft,
payable to our order in New York, will always
insure q machine, perfect and complete, being
sent as directed. ,F go
The machines in operation, and finished speci,
mems of their work, may always be- freely exam
ined at our offices, No. 258 Broadway, New York;
No. PSI Washington street, Boston No. 81 South
Fourth street, Philadelphia; No. 1853 baltimore
street, Baltimore; and No. 1877 Elm street, Gin
cinnati. s.s zs,z5E.E 80
N. B. Machine Needles, Silk Twist on spools,
Linen Thread, SC, manufactured for these ma
chimes expressly. always on hand and for sale.
Black Silk S per pound colored ST. SO. 5
Dec 24-3m /. M. SINGER & co.
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BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENTS IN s
-
Death Of Palwqbls Cstixn,s-- Out 4 a. sDcuper-
1rGpA Westscard-- Tie Markets. drc.s9's sse,

Death y Ea,sebls Gei=ea,r Out i Ell D9sgr--
IrGpel Westcard- TIE Marksts, Sc.sSs IA
slksd BALTIMoRHs January 24--5 o. m. 4
The papers Of this incoming record the death of
two of our most eminent and wealthy merc hants-
Hugh Birkhead, of the firm Of Birkhead Pierce.
and gorge Appold; both of whom had partially
retired from business, having ever maintained an
exalted character for probity and usefulness. The
great millionaire, Miss Rachel Colvin. the largest
real estate holder in the city also died this morn
ing at an advanced age. She had been 9deranged
Tor some years, and her property, which was en-
tailed by a most singular will from her progeni-
tors, who also died deranged, has long been in the
hands OF commissioners appointed by the Orphans
court, and will doubtless cause considerable liti-
cation. BAG III e s. ~
Isaac Monroe, esq.,, the founder and one Of the
editors Of the Baltimore Patriot, has been lying
dangerously i'll for several days, but am pleased
to learn that he is to-day considered much better,
and it is thought entirely out Of danger. q
Passengers continue to arrive daily at Baltimore
from Wheeling, and at Wheeling from Baltimore,
over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in about
twenty hours, and seem delighted with the COM
fort and ease of the new route.
The Baltimore -four market to-day is very un-5
settled with sales of 300 barrels Howard street
mixed brands, at SIS l2z. There were buyers Of
straight brands at 5 Is, but holders were firm at
SIS 25. Sales of a cargo of white wheat at l2O
Sales of white corn at 81 q So, and yellow at 81
So. Oats 40 cents. s.ssiff4#eeS8 35F IL Il
day ]. 400 head beef cattle. Prices ranged from
So so to 81 on the hoof, equal to s5a $8 net, and
averaging So 1872 gross; 200 head were sold to
butchers and packers, so driven to Philadelphia,
leaving $50 unsod ssg9 NJ 3sgg ISL a
Hogs.-sales at the scales to- day of live hogs at
CT 80 a &8 I7r FL es9f rss 1s5T ENeg 80 3
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THE MUSICAL WORLD AND TIMES.

THE MUSICAL WORLD AND TIMES.
A LARGE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF SIXTEEN
which the best musical composers and writer's in
this country make their medium of communica-
ton with the public, contains during the year 2Os
pages Cor 1925 worthy of the very best music Of all
kinds; also brilliant and instructive Essays on
Music; complete course of familiar instruction
in Harmony, which anybody can understand; a
vast amount of attractive musical reading, anec-
dotes, and sketches of celebrated musicians, of
musical history, &C.; the most fearless and truth
full criticisms of musical publications and perform
ances, and the very pick and cream of Musical
News, Novelty, and Incident, both foreign and
domestic the whole forming the most comnlete
and valuable record of Musical Art it is possible to
| obtain. The wants of Country Choirs, and of la
dies wishing for now music, but who are not living
near music stores, are especially attended to. y
Ter Tsans !; &C copy. :; two copies s5 five
i've, gets an extra copy for his trouble. Address
DYER Willis. publishers of The Musical World
and Times, PSI Broadway. New York.
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ers also publish The Monthly Musical Gazette, an
elegant journal of EIGHT pages, each number con-
tanning -FOUR pages of Music (making FORTY EIGHT
pages Year, and great variety Of interesting
musical reading matter. The MonthIu Musical
Gazette is designed for the especial benefit of the
thousands of music-lovers whose musical know
ledge and tastes demand easy and simple music,
and whose purses require that it should be furnish
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sending us club of twenty, gets an extra copy
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N. B.-Clergymen will be supplied with The
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with the The Monthly Musical Gazette at twenty
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Agents wanted to obtain subscribers for the
above named publications. Liberal commission
allowed. t9
Now is the time to subscribe, as the new volume
commenced on the first of January, 1853.
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OF FL CIAL.


correspondence between the United States
and France, via England.
Posr OFFIcs DEPARTMENT,
January -, 1858.
Pursuant to authority vested in the Postmaster
General, and by and with the advice and consent
of the President of the United States, (Which adj
vice and consent more fully appear by an instru-
ment in writing this day fled in the DEPARTMENT.
it being understood that the British post Office
charges the same rate of postage on letters and
newspapers to and from France, through England,
whether the same are conveyed across the Atlantic
by British or United States packets, thus making
discrimination of l6 cents (sea postage) in favor
of the British line: ...4s.44 eE tgGs
II is hereby ordered that all letters to and
from France, through England, the single rate of
United States postage be ttoenty- cents and on
all newspapers 90 transmitted four cents each,
from and after the date hereof; such postage to
be collected in and retained by the United States
s. D. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General
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pRoPosALs for MAST 4 SPAR TIMBER

4 fssye FhB 0'Etn ~ q a,ssih1 -. &aga SsstSsfS
3 Navy DEpAnrMEnr.
tsU RxAQ or CpNsrRUcTIoN, EQuIPMENTs ~ k4PAl45
sss, ssf4es44 January n, 1885,
EALED PROPOSALS, endorsed . Proposals
~ nIor Adast and Spar Timber,'' will berecsiSsd
.nie uureaA until 3o'clock ps ms Of the 26th day
- re0ruary next for furnishing and delivering
qnantities Of yellow pine mast, and spar tim
pr aiixed to each of the following navy yards to
ii At the navy yard Portsmouth. N. H g7s@es gsf
feet ass73ss s.l ,sfss' $50 ~ ''
is AT the navy yard Charlestown, Mass: ~ E
g For three sloops- of-war, estimated to contain
ALTO cubic feet rs ae ..ssI gisIrrs -, -
Atthe navy yard Brooklyn, N. Y: III III 81
s For one ship of-the- line, p......,.3e lsig3
5 For three frigates, Esum 1a to con-
( For three sloops-of war tain 1870 cubic #.
At the navy yard, Philadelphia bs,is.97 IA +.
For two soops of-war, estimated to contain 2, TAO
cubic feet. sl s,se es 4. ~ = - !, Il
Z AT the navy yard, Washington, D. c.:
Z For one sloop ofwar, estimated to contain 1910
cubic feet st8y VS. 800 s.ssr ,,i 98.
At the navy yard, Goeport, Va:
For one ship of-the-line, Estimated to con-
z For two sloops of war, ! tain $40 cubic feet.
At the navy yard, Pensacola, Florida:
For frigate, estimated to contain 1850 cub. #.
! For sloop.of. war:
8 Jibbooms, 8 pieces
5 main yard,
pieces crosse jack I'd ! Estimated 80
pieces maintop sail to contain 2,03l cub it.
yard, sH
4 pieces foretop sail #
2 yaadaut' laa,.lr ssosJ $40 S ss5Tlo g5
q tsFs49 f,o0i cuo. IL.
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$47S,7S8 70

RAILROAD LETTING The letting of the Cincin
natl, Wilmington, and Zanesville Railroad took
place few days ago. Mr.. De Graft has the con-
tract for twenty-five miles of the western part of
the line. Messrs. Thatcher, Burt & Co., the en-
terprising bridge. builders of Cleveland, have the
construction of the bridge over the Muskingum
at GAINESVILLE. Messrs S. Chamberlain & Co. of
Cleveland, experienced and energetic railroad
contractors, have portion of the road, incuding
the tunnel near New Lexington, and extending
from thence to the west end of the Putnam bridge.
The intention is to have the road completed at or
before the time the Central Ohio Railroad is opened
from GAINESVILLE to Wheeling. ..a. .ag
Cleveland Ohio) Herald. 4