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GEcASET0WH CORRESPONDENCE.

GEORGETOWN, Dee 81, 1854.
We learn that quite warm and lengthy
discussion came off yesterday and the day be-
fore, In the presence Of the Committee for the
District of Columbia, between Mayor Addison,
of our city, and Mr.. French, of Virginia, in
relation to the construction of the present OBJ.
Struction of navigation below our city, the Long
Bridge, or the construction of one of q more
permanent character for the accommodation Of
Mr. Frenchs projected railroad. Mr.. f we
are Informed, was thrown completely hors du
combat by the overwhelming amount of evil
dence and rational argument offered by our
Mayor IN opposition to the propriety and jus
tlce OF Congress making any further appro-
prlauons for the perpetuation Of this obstruc-
ton to our commerce. 1t is understood til at
upon vote of the committee being taken
there was very decided majority against the
measure. The Georgetown Advocate, in speak
Ing on this subject says: We have been in
formed that some of the members of the CITY
Councils, and many Of the largest property
holders of Washington, regard the efforts to
continue the old bridge, or to build another on
The same site as being calculated to do serious
injury to that city,
The extreme cold of the last day or two has
compelled most of our mills to suspend opera
lions. Inc thermometer yesterday stood at 10
degrees below the freezing point
We would advise all those who intend max
ing presents to call at Seynour's, and examine
his splendid assortment of furs-very rich and
beautiful Also, at Lundy's, where books of
the highest excellence, adapted to all tastes
may be selected from his large assortment
At the sale of E. S. Wright, on the wharf of
the Messrs. Dodge yesterday, OIL hogsheads Of
clarified sugars sold at prices ranging from
% lO to 20 40, and 2S8 do. brown, at s. O5 a
50 70; 400 bbls. molasses were offered, $50 of
which were sold at rs a 20 9. The balance
withdrawn. The company was quite large
Correct report
The offerings of beef cattle at Drovers' Rest,
yesterday, amounted to about $50 head, $50
OF which were sold to District butchers at So q
"a 80 on the hoof, equal to S. a 50 net Sharp
selling at 50 so 81 so per head Hogs very
scarce, and in great demand at 81.
There is not the slightest change in the
markets since our report of yesterday.
SPECTATOR.
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Boarding.

DOARDING.-Nrs. Ellen Smith informs her
Is frier Dis and the public, that her large and com
modious house, Nc. Ia, PEN asylvania avenue, sd-
10 ming the "seveu Buildiags," having been
now prepared TO accommodate either families or
sing gentlemen With excellent rocms, and board
equal to any in fhs city. Mrs Smith assures her
nhn favor her With their patronage. with the com.
forts and conven:encss of q home dec 1885,
DOOMS AND B0ARD-SNvERAL La RGE AND
II pleasant unfurnished rooms for famife7 or
bgle gentlanen, with board, will bs let 1t las.
HALLS, No. 452 Thirteenth street.
nov 20-1m+
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EXTENFlVE AND EXTRAORDINARY SALE O
ia choice and valuable Books, Stationery, &C., at
Auction and Private Sale.-Commencing on sat
URDAY, December 10, at N;zEecald's Store Al
PennsylVan asenue. Stock all Few AMI rerfcct
direc; from New York trade Sales comprising ia.
cEoicett and best reflected assortment foaeicn and
domestc) ever offered in this marke, consisting of
Seho classical, law, medical, and
hisee aneous Books, in every department of litera
tura
New Books, daily from New York,
School ruhic and priv te Libraries furni. he'd from
30 to 40 per cent less than usual rata
Bibles. Prayer Books, Blank Books. &C.,
Albums, ANIMALS. and Holiday Presents, for 1855
Agricultural Works. some SO different authors ali
new aul popular works in print lam erican
and English) 20 i'm rove the soil and the mind
Gold and Steel Pens. OF extra quality
Diaries, Pocket MemorandutSs, Porte Mon1aies
The above stick win be OPEN for examina.i n and
private sale during the day. 10 which ell are
fully invited, whethe, they wish to purchase OF
not, and offered at auction every evening until the
entire stock shall be disposed of.
n b. a rare opportunity is now OFF, ed for re
penshing libraries wi choice reading at low rates
fer the long winter even: gs, as all can -, suited
DON'T fo-get tie pla.e at the New Urion Bookstore
474 Pennsylvania aveau".
r. Ii. JaWELLE & CO
Gee %
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n = READY MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEMEN AND
Youths wear manufactured with taste and elegance by
NOAH WALKER CO., under Browns Hotel Their stock
embrace the Patot Surtoat Overco Oversack shaped
and negiagee Tamas black and blue Cloth Dress Coats
FrOck Coats of all fashionable coiors
Suites rich Velvet Vests Silks &C. black doeskn Cashier
figured Cassmer and plain Cassimer Pantaoons For the
youth-Jackets Pants Vests Overcoats DC. they are
their own manufacturers they enabled and will sell
the lowest prices Shirts superior Collars Gloves
Ties, &c, Of late styles always on hand. dec
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FOR CHRISTMAS.

FOR CHRISTMAS.
A FINE VARIETY OF CAKE, Pound and Pump
II orname ated in hands ONE style. Also, Small
Cakes of all kinds together vi III large assortment
of CANDIES. Foreign and Dunes lie.
Having msnuts ctured the above expressly for the
He'll lays, my :omers, and al others favoring ne
with ca !, co rely getting good fresh article
THOs. ECKARDT,
Corner of and Min b street.
near tha Patent Ofice)
N. R.-Balls, Parties, and Weddings, furnished as
usual, at short Notice.
For the New Year, will have splendid assert.
ment Of Reception Cak-, of all sizes. dec Is-6t
PREPARATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
TODD & co.
INVITE the attention Of the Ladies to their large
i. stock of RICH FURs, in sets Of
SABLE,
STONE MARTEN.
ERMINE
FITCH MARTEv,
LYNX,
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL
With variety o. other choice and Rich Furs, com.
prislng the largest assortment offered in this
city The present is rare opportunity of obtaining
these seesolsble Injuries at reasonable prices.
Childrens Fursn endless variety. prices very low.
TODD 4 CO.,
dec l8-lw Urder Browns Hotel.
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By DOWNS 8 HUTCHINs0N. An..,

- Nv w ~ - ~ h q.
CHRIsTMAS PRESENTS, JEwELRY. 4 FAN
~ cy Goods at Aucticn.-On FRIDAY ana SAT-
oRpAF evenit gs, December 2rd and 23d we viii
se NJ our Store, commencing at 6ls o'clock. large
very exc llent assortment Of Goods tuitabe fS,
G =. Pres nts, consisting Of
Eloe GOLD Lt yer and Lepine Watches
Gold Guard and Vest Chains, Charms
Brea .tT ms, Ear and HI ger Rings
PeEcils, Gold Pens In FIT nsion Cases
Brs cslets, Locfet', G,ld Crosses
Jet Ornaments DC
fhNO1 doofS-Work Gases OF res wood. no,
hcgany and walnut; Cabas
J"vel Boxes. Gard Cases
Porte monnsies, Of pearl. shell papier m,che calf
Turkey Moro %; Russia DC
PaIior Bells, Gent Shaving CASES
= Ak Figures, china Vases
Dinner and Tea Sets for Children
Cups ard Sauc.rs with mottfes
"a Drama Tor children, Fdl cy Boxes
Paper Weights, slabas'e- Iuketands
ptrfdrery Ci' Paintings, Engravings
portfolios, Fancy Clocks. &c
Also, Silver plated Alfalfa Ware fueh A.
Forks, Butter Knives, Carers
Tea and Table Spoons Fish Kniyef. &c
Gale roeittve Terms cab
D',WNS 4 HUrCUINSOV
Auc AZ 8 Athepaum Building, near ~ a..
dec 2l-3t
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isy H. II. j 4 w Es-LE 4 CO., Aucts
NITY LOTS AT AUCiION.-A GOOD CHANCE
~ for Small Captalists.--Te b, sold at Auction.
by X a. Je1'elie Co, on the premises at IL o'clk
On FRIDAY, December %. the following valuable
City Lots, pleasantly and halth uly situated with.
IN twelve mnutes walk of he Capitol:
Loa 2, B 4. 5, 8, Z, and 8, Of Square No $50, be.
Ing corner OF Eleventh street east and South ut.
Tbs Lots will re solo by the square foot Where
the original lot IS divided the purchaser tbs st
nail VIII Gave til option of taking the eecond hsli
at the same price
TeI ms: Gne-ti ird ca2h; the ba'aace IN 6 II ard
is months, with interest. A var aaty dee 4 given
and deei Of trust taken
The above lots elisibiy situated On the grade
and only sold in consequence of the proprietor
bling etous to leave the country
Plans may be had of the Auctioneers, 3I7 Penn.
avenue. dec 10-3tH
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BY j. @. Mcguire a

By ". o. MCGUIRE. Autionesr.
INTENSIVE SALE OF BOOKS AND sTXTToN.
~ ery-Oa THIS evening, at 2 O'Clock. shall
sell, 1t store NO $40, on Pennsylvania avenue. he
tween Ninth ard Tenth streets, an extens;xs .ss
ment OF Books Stationery. ERcyclopejias, Annuals.
and valHabls stan dard works. ->''N1@
also, BOOKS ei.gantiy illustrated and Illuminated
pictoria', eli Relish and beautifully bound.
Letter and Cap Paper, Portfolios. Gold Pen. 4c
Inc SAFE VIII De positive and Without reserve. to
the highest bidder snd will be Continued sv.rx %
ming until all are sold. 0''i' Wv
during the Day. Terms cash p'''"'' '-''
dec 1Q-dtf
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BY :. g. Mcguire, Auction.er.

EAEELLENT FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD
~ Effect in WEDNESDAY morning D Gem
Der 9th, at 10 o'cloi shclI ell at the res nee
OF TIE Kew Charles A Davis, On street. near 20 b,
al ha Furniture and Household Effects colnlris-
rg-
Piano Forte stool and cover
Mahogany Spring Divans Lornys
10 Parlor Chairs cane seat do
Do Dinrg and other Tables
Window Curtains, sh' dos and Cornice
Three ll., ingram. and stair Carye:s
Oilcloth, Matti G. Rugs
Be'sseads, Bureaus, Wa drobes
Waebs an-s, Toilet sets
Superior Feather DIS IIsic Mattresses
bolstols and Pillows Blankets AMI Comfort,
China. ella and Crcokeryware
TAb'e Cutl RI. Castor., Fire Irons
LooB1ng-sla. ses, lot of Book.
Superior Cook Stove and Fixtures
Alright and othe- Stovee &c
ing articls. f
Trims: Under SIS cash. ever $50 credit Of 8,
ana W day. Tor notes satisfactorily endorsed bee
ing mt resi-. JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
zen I'd Au(ti nfar
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News! NE mo 347 Penn avenue
~ Call and see the largest and best srtm Mt CT
Pound and Fruit Cake ever manufs cture: by aay
one establishment il It's city. s. 90 soIth O.
Pound and Fruit Cakes on Inhibition and sale, vi b
large stock OF Confectionery, Bon Eons, and small
Notions, and also upwards of 50 varieties of Sma
Cakes Pies and Puddings APPLE, Cranberry
Mince and C:ean Pies; Leaaon, Almond, ind Gee ID.
nut iuddings.
fatte" myself successful in obtaiaing fac stp
in good situation, and with every facility to man
ufacture all and every hing in my line, to tie en-
tire satisfaction of these who may favor soa with
their patronage. My onal attention will be Civ
en- to the furnishing of Bale PARTIES Weddings, DC
Dinner Parties furnished in the bsst style, on mo
crate terms.
Having been sc tel, from among q large mum
her Of competitors, to furnish with Confectionery
&c, the Mechanics Institute Fair, to be b, old in
February next, my friends and the public gensral
will tn re find as we'll at my store the best tn.
country can produce, snd on the most moderate
terms. Please call early and lceve your orders.
Ice Creams and Jslies slw avs on hand and fresh
G. WEAVER,
No. 347 Pa. avenue, opp. Browns Hote'.
de: 18-dtJan1
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Packet Ship bshore at Barnsgst.

NEW York, Dec. 2l.-The ship st. Patrick,
from Liverpool, with 400 passengers, went
ashore, at six o'clock last evening, in q fog
two miles south of Barnegst. 1t is thought
tue vessel will be total loss The passengers
were all saved, and are coming up in lighters.
Later accounts say the vessel has bilged,
with seven feet of water in the hold The
vessel was insured for $50, 900; but the amount
OF insurance on the cargo, which was q full
one, has not been ascertained.
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By GREEN 4 SCOTT, Auc,ioneers

TWO TWO-3TORY FRAME HOUSES ! Ors
/ fronting or Nor K. resr Seventh st. west. at
AuG ion;--'m WEDNESDAY, tn 9th instant We
shsn SELL in front Of the premises, at ii ,'clcck
m, two good tao story frane House fronting on
North X, between Six h md Seventh str, cts sest
next 10 the tn IS ablifhment and the lois on wSi
lhsy stand, icing lot No. 10 and pa tof H. ia sub
divi ion of square No. 45l.
The above deacribsd pIorerty is handsomely 10
Gated near the Nor hern Liberties Msrk ct, il ing
the pop r1y belonging to the estate Of Henry Hoff
pan dec 2as7d, sno sold by order Of the executor
Terms "ns half each; balance in three a: tx
months, for Iotes bearing interest rom the day OF
the sale.
d led given ana deei of trust taken.
All convsyances at expense of purchaser
GREEN eCOIT,
dec I'd Aucti Jueers
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ACADEMY OF MODERN LANGUAGES,
DLNAA

&C; DENY OF MODERN LANGUAGES,
AND PENMANSHLP
At AL Thirteenth street, between F and Cor
address corner of and Ninth streets.
ENRENCH, SPANISH, and ITALIAN taught by
Il Prof. ID. ID. Plane by new systsm the only
natural and successful mode that commands the ct.
tentiol Of all those who have failed or found the
above Languages too difficult Or too tedious with
other teachers.
PENMANsHIP taught by simple and easy lae.
thod, b. which the finest hand writing may be at.
tanned III fifteen lessons.
Parents wishing their children instructed in these
branches are requested to call and nvince them
selves of the infalible snd best means Ct teaching
60 For terms, see the teacher.
the highest reference given. dec 19-2w*
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NEW HATS AND FURS,

John EVANS, Jr., has received supply OF
u the finest and cheapest HATS, and such a n
opened in Washington.
His establishment is already known not only Us
the most fashionable but decidedly the cheapest
in the country. All who like to inspect exquisite
goods arc invi ed to view his stock before making
their Christmas purchase.
He has a uewly-invented machine for measuring
the size and taking the form of heals, hich is the
greatest curiosity of the day. in its waj; ais, jos;
the thing for which it is intended.
Be sure to call to see JOHN T. EVANSS new
stock. Gee 19-lw
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Baltimore Market

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2l.-Flour firm; sales of
Howard street at ss.56!a$s.s2t City Mills,
50 37.a$s so, and 81 Is for extra; 2.4O0 bar.
rels sold. Wheat-ssles OF good to prime red
at 81 s2a$2; good to prime white, s2a$2O5
and choice, for family -four, 81 0S Corn-a
large supply on hand, and 10 speculative de.
mand, at an advanced price Gales of white at
9Oa9ltc yellow, S7a90c.
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New York Markets

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-Flour-prices have
advanced l2tc sales of good Ohio at S9aS9 37s
5000 barrels sold Southern has advanced,
with sales of 1000 barrels at S. S7taS9. so.
Wheat is unchanged, with limited sales Corn
has advanced 124c., with sales of Is. OO0 bush
els Western mixed at 9Sa99c. Provisions IN.
changed. Whisky-Ohio, 3S!c
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nAVIS'S POEMS just received and for sale BY
~ ALEX. ADAMsON, on Seventh street,
opposite the Post Office.
He il agent for sIl the Cheap Publications, Ma ga.
zines, and Newspapers, Harpsr's, Putnam's, era.
hams Magazines and Lady's Book ut $3.50 yea.
London Illustrated News, Bell'e Life. Times, Punch
received by every steamer. New York Herald, Times,
and Tribune ecei' ed every night and dsliv. red 10
Subscribers: He keeps constantly on hand large
assortnen of Blank Books Pers, Ink, P.per En-
velopes Playing Cards, Visiting Cards, Chidre MS
Toy Books, Primers, &c. dec l8-1w
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= PECTACLEs AHD EYE GLASSES, in Gold, Si-
- vsF, Steel, ana shsl! ans, with
convex, conceive, Perisc> pic, snd Para x1N\
bola Glasses, OF bat olte. Also Goggles ~
and Eye Prot ctors. et. ard new as
ses PIT in to order Persons in want of Glasses
may b SUE 10 get those that benefit the eve st
IL. SkSKES, Jeweler,
Ia arenue, betwee: 9th and 10th SITS.
dec 3-sitJ.ui
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DRUG STORE FOR SALE.

4 DRUG STORE, eiigibly situsted, doing an ex.
"a tensive 5usiness, and with an ample stock of
tn. best Medicines, Fancy Articles, &C. with sll the
hxturee, (which are new AMI In the most perfect
order, Is offe ed for sale, great bargain
The price is 81 500, which ia 600 Less than cest
Any Iers n desiring to purchase can learn psrto-
ulars by add esang letter to "Drue ist," Wash
ington city. &c i2-dtf
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Bv I G. ntcGuIR an,,

Sy -. ". I'VE CU AuttfOhSef
A UTlOA SALE OF VALUABLE AND BEAU
"A tituly Bound London ami he Rcoks-On
THURSDAY evening, fcamber 10th commencing
at clock at NY Arc'ion Rooms, shall sell an
invoices of choice "oohs comprising
Schoolcraft's Indian Tribe,
Lord Bace as Eorks
Ms"n:ng's Lives OF the 81 eahlr. of the House of
Conn ,ops
liumes, smolett's and Farr'c History o. England,
vols, ILLUSTRATED
Davies Holland ana thu Dutch
Columbus and bis Companions
4o.dsmih's Works
Together sita choice lot of klbun.'s, Aruuais Ct
terlngs, DC, handsomely hound in Papier Maca,
Turkey and Clnth.
Books now open for examination. Terms cash
J. c. Mcguire.
usc 10 ACctioceer
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The Weather.

SALEM, N. J., Dec. 2l-We had q heavy
fell of snow here this morning, and the
weather is still unsettled.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 21.-The weather here
Is variable; with a fall of snow this morning.
Il is now clear and cold.
NEW YORK, Dec 2l.-The weather has mod.
Grated here considerably since yester days re-
port at the present time snow is slightly fall.
ing. 1t has also moderated at the eastward.
Sr. JoHSsBURr, VT, Dec. 2o.-The weather
is clear and intensely cold. The mercu y now
stands at So degrees below zero.
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Ship Carpenters Strike.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The ship carpen
tiers employed at this port have struck in 8
body On account of their employers attempting
to reduce their wages to $3.50 per day, ant
lengthen the days labor one hour and a half
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The Halifax Steamer

NEW YORK, Dec. 2I.-It vas stated here
that when the Pacific left Liverpool, it was
there considered doubtful If the America. tnow
supposed to be due at Halifax would sail on
the 9th, as advertised, as it was probable she
would be required for transportation of troops
and munitions Of war to the Crimea.
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the Crew.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2l.-The schooner Isa-
Del went ashore this morning near Congress
Hall on Cape Island. The crew, almost frozen
and benumbed by the spray, chung to the rig
ging until daylight, when they were for
tunately rescued by the citizens from their
perilous 81 uation, and taken on shore in
whaleboats.
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NELLIE W. DE BOYE

TNHANKFULt to the Musical Public OF this city for
l. the very liberal pa ronage extended her in
firms them that she has made such ARRANGEMENTS
as will enable her t. accept few addi ionsl
scholars on the Piano Forte and in Vocal Mueic
Residence at Mr.. Gildemeisters, az street near
Fenna. avenue.
Reference Hilbus Dita Music Dsslrs corner
Pa avenue, Eleventh and d streets dec Is
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Libel Decision in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-The jury in the case
OF Shelton vs.. Fuller (the latter, editor of the
"Mirror') has brought in a verdict in favor of
the plaintiff The damages are assessed at
$3.50,
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CARD MUSICAL.

NHE PUBLIC are respectfully informed that We
i have this day opened our new and splendid mu.
sic depot, with large additional stock Of usic,
musical instrum snts, and mu,icsl merchandise in
general. call II respec fully solicited
HILBUS & UlTZ.
Music Depot, Star Buildings, corner Pennsylvania
avenue, Eleventh and Streets. dec IL
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Heavy Failure in Oneida County.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-Messrs Owen Il Co,
extensive produce dealers in Oneida, n Y,
have failed for large amount No further
particulars are given
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MRS. ZIMMERMAN

Esnea Will open on Wednesday, an as Ee~x
sortment Of new style Headirs sses "a
SK Feathers Flowers and Ribbon Dress *
Gaps, Sash Ribbo s, End White Kid w
Gloves, to which she invites the attention of tn
ladies.
ts.sv., DOOR from 9Th s.. epp. Centre Market
dsc 10-3fk
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ARRIVALS.

Look OUT FOR TIE WAGoN.-The celebrated
Infant Drummer will take an airing to.mor-
row morning in Major Howard g beautiful car.
rage, drawn by his trained ST. Bernard dogs,
which have created so much attention wherever
they have been exhibited The little drummer
will stop at intervals to pay his respects to
those around and will offer his history for sale,
the proceeds to be applied to charitable pur.
poses We speak experimsntally when we saw
the DOCK contains matter ofgreat interest, and
confidently express the belief that every one
will purchase one when they take into consid.
Grafton the laudable object Of the enterprise
The Infant Drummer, in connection with
Major Howard, will hold their leyees in tbis
city, commencing on Monday, and continue
day and evening during the week, when he
viii exhibit his wonderful skill upon the
drum, and we hope he may receive that patron.
age which his merits SO truly demand.
IHE IRUrH.-So great was the run on our
office, yesterday, that We were compelled to
vet down more paper and start our other press.
The eloquent, physiological, well punctuated,
and capital speech Of the most sublime phil.
osopher OF the age, has produced an intense
excitement Robertson has laurelled his no.
PIE brow and won enduring renown by this
his last and greatest effort We understand
hat inc Shanghai Ass-ociation'' for the en-
coufasement OF national music will issue the
speech In pamphlet form. 1t will be edited
by the distinguished American Yankee doc.
que, ana contain the life of the author, by the
gay and chiValric Beau Hickman.
ice BhAss Work THEFT case. which
was disposed OF by Justice Clark on the 18th
instant, mas been variously stated. and no fnIl
statement has been given in any paner A
lot OF gas fittings Was found in the possass;on
OF Jew named Jacob Fuller, and upon in.
quiry, l. Block and w. Dawes were cr;m;
mated. Further examination caused the 81.
rest OF John r Pepper, alias Elias Legg. At
ter hearing the evidence Ia full, the owners
requested the magistrate to dismiss Fullsr
who had acted honorably through the whole
case All who were before the Justice vers
dismissed, except Pepper, who was sent to Jail
The value OF the fittings was about $40, and
were sold to Tie Jew Tor very small sum.
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Mr.. Benton at Boston.

BsSToN, Dec. 20.-Hon. Thomas Benton lee
tured before the Mercantile Association, of this
CITY, in fremont Temple this evening. The
audience was large.
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yEyANTED-A FEMALE COOK, SLAVE PRf-
w ferred, is wanted for the ensuing year En-.
uuire at this office, dec 21-3t
y dria county, Ea.-The undo, signed wishes to
hire the year 1855 at his residence in Alexandria
county, Virginia, negro Man, Boy. and Woman.
The Man and Boy TO be accustomed to farm work,
and The Woman 20 cooking snd washing. Compe.
tent and faithful servants will find Q good homo
with him These having such servants, which
they desire to hire in Alexandra county, will please
apply in person by letter, COON as possible to
tho undersgued 1T the Star Off e, Washington city.
dec left W. D. WALLACH.
VTTAWTs n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. criber 81 ~ q
w all times in the market buying SLAVES, pay
ing the highest SD prices. Persons having Slave
for sale will pleas, call at 242 PRATT STREET. Bal
timore, Nd, (slstter's old stand) Slaves taken oD
board at 25 cents per day.
feb Fly BIN. w. i. CAMPBELL.