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WILLIAM G.DEALE

Tenders his services 10 the public generally, as
MEASURER OF ALL KINDS OF WORK CON-
NECTED WITH BUILDING.
Office on ID street, near It'll, second story,
Near Patriotic Bank Washington. Jan 81
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WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA RAILRoAD.-In
the Boards of the City government last evening,
the committee to represent the Corporation in
counexion with this railroad enterprise was filed
by the appointment Of Mr. Houston, from the Up
per Board, and Mr.. Clements, from the Council.
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a LARGE three story brick house, with
IA basement and attic and three-story back build
ing with stable and pump in large yard containing
nineteen rooms, on @ street. between four-and-a-
J. +. May. Possession given the LIST OF February
Inquire Of ]. =. Pepper at Adams a Co.'s Express
Office or Of J. w. Hicks, City Post Office, executors
for the heirs. Jan 22-eodf
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Admission IS cents. 0mnbnses will be in attend
ance to carry visiters to Washington. feb 6-2ts
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The Rev. Mr.. Brooke's Lecture in reply TO Father
Mcguire can be obtained at the counter Of this Of
Ace, and Of the different carriers. Price Ia
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SUPERIOR WATCHES.

HAVE on hand n good assortment OF
IL perfect timekeeping Watches, from the best
makers in Europe or America, that will sell at
greatly reduced prizes, at 41s Pennsylvania
dec 15--dh H. o. HOOD.
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To conclude with the laughable Farce Of
THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM.
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NEW ORdAS.-The new organ which has been
lately built for the street Presbyterian Society,
by Messrs. Erben, of New York, was tried for the
first time yesterday, and gave infinite satisfaction.
The case is in the Corinthian STYLE and is superb
and massive. 1t is Is feet high II feet wide, and
deep, and has Ia superior stops. 1t is also Of a
splendid tone, and can safely be set down as equal
If mot superior to any in the city.
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After which Miss ANNIE LUDWIG and Miss Ina FIELD
mo will appear in their celebrated Dances
Comic singing by................Mr Mr., II. STUART.
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COMBINED ATTRACTION FOR
THIS NIGHT ONLY.

For the Benefit Of the far-famed Necromancer,
0 MACALLISTER.
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FINE JEWELLERY.

"ANTED-A situation in mercantile
w house, grocery preferred, by young mar
who has been in public business for two years.
Compensation no object Satisfactory references
can be given. Address A. $. G., Box Sas, Alexan
dria, Va. jan 2S--n
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10 the tOmm1ttee on Improvements.
A communication from the Mayor was read,
mentioning the signature Of several bills.
Mr.. Kelly introduced bill appropriating 800
for the repairs &c. Of the app&ates of the Union
Fire Company.
The a act to pay for certain printing" which
has passed from one Board to the other several
times, came down again with disagreement adj
bered tor
Mr. Smith moved, as test question, that this
Board recede from their amendment. He stated
that the upper Board had refused to appoint a
committee Of conference (the usual course when
two boards disagree upon any BILL
Messrs. Walker and Clements opposed the mo
ton, which was afterwards withdrawn; and affcr
quite discussion,
Mr.. Ruff moved to lay the whole subject on the
table; which was done. f
Mr. Dom then introduced bill 10 pay Gales
a Seaton se46 so for certain printing done for
this Corporation; which was passed.
Mr. DOM then introduced slight amendment
10 the act relating TO hay, straw, and fodder (;
which was referred TO the Committee on Police.
Mr. J. W. Davis introduced bill repeating the
section of police act, which requires the police
magistrates to reside in the ward for which he is
the magistrate, and prohibiting members Of either
Board Of the city government from being magis-
trate. Sci
Mr.. Busey objected to the bill, and moved to
refer IL to the Committee on Police; which was
done.
Mr.. Busey then introduced resolution instruct
ing the President Of this Board to ascertain from
the Corporation Attorney whether this Corporation
has power to appoint police magistrate, to issue
warrants, &c, without having commission from
the general government
Mr.. J. w. Davis could see no necessity for the
resolution.
Mr.. Smith also opposed the resolution; and II
was rejected. &EE
Bill.fxing the salary Of the Market Master Of the
Centre Market, was returned with two amendments.
one increasing the salary Of the Assistant Market
Master and increasing the salaries Of the clerks
of the other markets. 4.
Mr.. Busey opposed the amendments, and the
question was taken on concurring BY yess and
nays, and agreed to--yess Q nays 8.
Mr. smoot then moved 70 adjourn, and the Board
adjourned,
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by j. C., Mcclure, AuctiOneer.
SALE OF House and Lot.

feb 2--eotd
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LOOK AT TIfISt
" ANTED ON or before the first OF
w March, in this city, small house with store
attached for such, fair price will be paid in
cash.
Address No. 500, sth street near the Navy Yard,
Washington, ID. @.
ian M-d2ws m
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SrEALING.-Richard Streaks, alias Richard
Washington, alias Richard Thomas, was arrested
last night for picking the pocket Of man in the
Centre Market He attempted to get wallet, and
found bottle of medicine, and found, when he
was in the hands Of the watch, that he had ''made
bade trade" He was held to bail in the sum Of
$500 to answer at the Criminal Court.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

A WARNING TO YooSG WWEs-A cn+e
of love, jealousy and suicide, has recently
occurred at New Orleans, which has fed the
somewhat jaded appeties Of excitement
mongers. The victim is young lrishman,
named Nee, who has acted for some months
past as steward of tho steamship OrizabH.
About six months ago he married young
and beautiful woman, whom he loved 10
distraction, and who he believed loved him
in return with equal ardor--so indeed it is
supposed she did. There was nothing TO
show that it was othcrwiSe But young
Nee was fond of society, and among his
companions was one who, like himself,
possessed young and handsome wife;
and this young lady Mrs. Me- thought or
fancied paid too much attention TO her hus-
band still there is nothing to show that
Nee entertained for her any other feeling
than that of friendship and admiration. DO.
On Sunday evening last, however, he
returned home to his residence in Camp st.
and soon perceived from the towering coun-
tenance of his Young wife, and other
symptoms, that a domestic tempest was
brewing. Whether he had or had not been
guilty of too ardent admiration OF his
friends wife, he could not endure the sus-
picions OF his wife. Fearful the gathering
storm would burst, and believing that the
demon of jealousy once aroused, his future
peace of mind was shipwrecked, he left the
house, without saying word TO his jealous
wife, and straightway wake .sto a drug
store in Chartres street, where he had been
in the habit of buying drugs for the nsc OF
the steamer. Here he bought pint OF
laudanum, and Immediately on receiving it,
snatched tumber from the stand, emptied
the laudanum tberein,a and drank every drop.
The druggist saw him in the act, and
reaching forward exclaimed,
"You have swallowed that laudanum !"
"What if have ~ exclaimed the des-
perate man its my own business"
lie then hastened 10 coffee house near
by and swallowed tumbler full of brandy,
and of course soon became insensiblc.
The druggi st had followed him, and he was
taken back to the store, and powerful ant
detes administered; but the dose OF poison
had been too powerful, no result ensued,
and he died soon after. lie was taken
home, and the scene that cnsued when his
wife heard the fearful tidin,s battles DE-
scription. She frantically kissed her dead
husbands lips and accused herself as his
murderer, and for some time fears were
entertained for her sanity. A coroner's
jury was called, an investigation took place,
a suitable verdict rendered. and the body Of
the suicide was consigned TO earth, and thus
ended one of the most tragic drumas of real
life ever known or heard Of
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

OFFICIAL CoRRUPrIoS.-The following
is reported as portion OF the presenti'
ment by the Grand Jury which the Record.
er of New York refused to receive -
MIR. Eblng, the Street Commissioner, is
charged with having entered into corrupt
arrangement with Messrs. Smith d. Seckle'
owners of the street sweeping machine, by
which he was to give them the contract tor
sweeping the streets, they allowing him all
they got over $4,000. Ebling, it is said,
expected to pocket $4,000 by the opera
alton.
Another charge is, that certain ex-mem-
bers of the Common Council had divided
$4,000 between them, and another, that a
contractor had made arrangements with a
head of one of the departments to divide
the spoils with him in consideration OF hay.
ing his contract put through
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The health of Mr.
Mason, our Minister to France, is said to
be very feeble he is so weak as to require
propplng up when sitting ut the table.
1t is understood that the government has
dsapproved OF the conduct of DIR. Worrel
in striking his flag and coming home. His
successor will be shortly appointed.
Mrs. Bodisco, widow Of the late Russian
Minister, has, with her brother, entered a
bond in the Orphans Court, ot one hundred
thousand dollars, as ADMINISTRATIVE of the
will of Mr.. Bodisco, so far as relates to his
personal estate. The Judge has decided
that the will bearing only his signature,
and not having been witnessed according
to the statute, was not sufficient to psss the
real estate, which, however, goes by de.
scent to his widow and children. All his
property in this country is supposed to
amount to 100000.
1t is supposed that strong military force
will be stationed at Utah, but nothing will
probably be done with matters until the
meeting of Congress.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01
WHOLE NO 1916

CALrrogsA FmUir. = The climate of
southern California is said to be the best in
tie world for fruit. Los Angeles is des'
tined, il Is ,aid, TO become the future gardeii
of Eden, aud that every fruit ,lfft adorned
Paradisc-'xccpt that OF the fatal tree
will unlucslionably flouri.h there. Tho
orange, the lemon and the pomegranate, the
peach, the Trpc, aud the pear, grow side
by side in wonderful emulation, each slry-
ing to ou'do the other in siz", beauty and
lusciousne,s. The grape vineyards excel
those of Burgundy or Burgo., and arc dcs.
tined 10 csrry off The palm from old Cham
pagno. No fruit has yet been planted
which has not arisen from the ground, AZ
most as il by magic, and seeming FOR the
first time 10 have fonnd natal soil. Tho
English walnut grows from the seed, from
eleven To fifteen feet fhe first year; the Pc
can hourishes quite as well, while all the
berry tribe yield such marvellous returns
that faith itself is staggered with the result
before it. The pear attains the size Of the
common nutmeg melon, and the old mush-
melon rivals tbs pumpkin in mons'rosity.
AS an indncement 10 embark in fruit raislng'
one of thu papers says gentleman Of Los
Angeles planted one quart of orange seed
on a small patch of ground near that town,
and sold the plants when one year old for
four Thousand dollars in cash, and this sale
was effected this year!
Tn, editor OF .he Sacramento Trbua. has
received bunch OF grapes weighing seven
pounds, from friend, and the editor of the
San Francisco News tells rs of branch
OF a peach tree which he has seen, only
about twelve inches in length, around
which were clustered sixteen large luscious
p aches, the largest .of which measured
nine inches in crcumf renee, and the small.
est seven inches, and averaged in weight
five ounces each. This branch was taken
from tree which was but two years old
last sping Another tree, growing in the
same garden, ii is cSirnatcd, has produced
this season no legs than 1000 peaches.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

CoHvERsArIoS.-Amon all the I" accom-
plishments which our young ladies are e1-
pccted to acquire, it is to be regretted that
the art of conversation is not included. No
grace of person or manners can compen-
safe for the lack OF this. In youth, the
conversation OF our women is too apt to be
trifling and insIpid, and in middle age is too
often confined to complaints Of health and
the scandal OF the day.-Lively conve:sa-
ton upon instructive and eevating tropics
is but little practiced, but whenever It is
found il gives charm to the society OF fe-
males which nothing else can. 1t triumphs
over deiormity and old age, and makes ug-
illness itself agreeable. Curran, speaking
o. Madam, de- Stael, who was by no means
handsome, but splendid coaversationalst,
said that she had "tle power OF talking her.
self into beauty" Ladies should think
of this. Beauty lies in other things than
fine features and cosmetics.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

The MURDER OF Mr.. ADAMS AT MIL
wAUkEE.-On Wednesday coroner's in
quest was held on the body of Henry C..
Adams, Esq, the Milwaukee banker, who
was shot by pistol fred by the German
Feiner the verdict was murder in the first
degree. A number of witnesses were ex :
amined, but the confession OF the prisoner
is enough to give -
My name is John Feinsr. live in Vii
cts land; am from Bavaria, and aged 35
years. have been in America seven years
last May, and came to Milwaukee one
ysar ago last April. ] came to town this
morning at o'clock. Saw Papendick
He said he would give me some money.
He kept me waiting all day. Previous to
the shooting I was in the bank about an
hour waiting for Papendick. Aitst he came
begged him to give me some money.
The conversation lasted about Is minutes.
implored him to give me fifty dollars
He said he could not-he had nothing to do
with it. pulled out my pistol and held it
towards him and said "Papendick, If
don't get my money am an unfortunate
man." Papendick said to the man l shot
first (Mr. Adams,) either the words, "put
him out" or call out Tor help.
The man shot first then came towards
me. / held the pistol towards him. lie
then with his right hand, either tried to
strike me or get The pistol from me, | shot
him. Papsndck then stepped behind the
counter, when reached over and shot at
him. then came out of the Bank quick,
and went up stairs TO the police court
bought the pistol to day, near the middle
bridge, on West Water street, for three dol
lars. The man bought it of loaded it for
me. bought the pistol and went to the
bank to scare Papendick, thinking to get
my money. have wife and two child
rem.
The reporter of the Milwaukee Ameri
can says - ,.. ...
When asked if he knew the man he
had shot, he said no. And on being in
formed that Mr. Adams was dead, he groan-
ed bitterly, exclaiming with his hands over
his face, "My God, My God" lie seem
ed to have just realized what he had done,
and TO ave fully recovered from his mad
ness and desperation. He is cold and
animal looking fellow, and appears fl for a
desperate deed. .r "..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

A RARE CHANCE !-Messrs. Livingston
g. Butterbeld, the express men who under
took to bring to New York, the gold from
Dubuque, Iowa, belonging to the govern
ment, and for which lead was substituted,
offer $4,000 rewark for the .Iobbrr and
the funds. The New York Times very
properly, calls upon the spirit rappers, clai'-
yoyants, &c, to set their wits at work,
and rap out the mystery. If they can tell
what is transpring in another world, they
ought certainly to be able to tell what is
going on in this II some of the medical
mediums can tell the complaint of person
1000 miles of, they are able to throw some
light on this robbery and il any of them
are in want of $4,000, now is tl'a time to
confound unbelievers, and secure a substan
tial reward.-[N. II. Register.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

AS" ALBISo lSpIAH.-A correspondent
of tho PIaceIylie American, says be has
discovered digger Indian woman near the
sink Of the Humboldt who is perfectly
white. lie remarks =" We had gone RI
least eight miles, when on turning short
spur, of u mountain, we came suddenly in
view of one OF those small, eleva'cd, though
green and beautiful mountain vallies, eE-
iirsly hid from previous view by surround.
ne mountains to yards ihs further end #
the valley, less than milo distant, was
small, rancharia Of diggers. All the men,
save two or three very old ones, and oneS
totally blind, were away, leaving their wo-
men a, their allottcdhasksIor doing Moth
ing. On our near approach we were sur
prised TO find among them perfectly while
woman but who, on Closer inspection,
proved to be perfectly formed .Rnd fsatur.
cd Digger woman. Her parents arc both
Dggers, and tho mother, for we saw her,
even darker than the average, and yet lhrlr
offspring presented the strange anomaly of
perfectly white woman, apparently not
more than twenty years of age, large and
robust Her skin, for not one Of them all
was clad in enough OF covering to bo an
apology, WIS as white as their filthy moda
Of living would admit of, while her hair
straight and coarse as tho vericst digge-,
was also purely white. In addition to this
the entire iris OF both hc- eyes, was sca'-
let, or bright rcd color. In truth, she was
just what phrcnologis, would call an al
bino. The production of one Of natures
sirangest freaks. This same woman LA,
twice visited Raslown upon the Carsfh
River, being always described as the white
Digger with the red eyes"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

{ WnAT Is AMoSrILLApo SHhsrY 7-Thc
author OF ."Notes and Queries" thus an
swsrs this question. He says the peculiar
favor is caused by a process of iermenta-
ton, over which the growers have no con-
troll, and for which they cannot account
Sometimes only ons or two butts in vim
tags will be effected, and in other years
none at all. Those which some mysteri-
Gus influence designs for Amontllado pro-
duce a kind of vegetable weed, after hav-
ing been pat in tile cask F; it is long and
stringy, like some ofour fresh water weeds,
but with very fine fibre, and bears very
minute white flower. Immediately after
shedding these flowers, the whole plant
dies away, and never again appears, but it
lssves that peculiar flavor, known to NOR
tails ss the Amontillsdo bouquet.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

A SIGHT OLA GREAT MAN.-Goethe,
like many othor celebrated men, was some
what annoyed by the visits of stangers.-
A student once called at his house and re-
quested to see him. Goethe, contrary 10
his usual custom, consented to be seen add
after the student had waited a short time
in the ante-room, he appeared AMI without
speaking, took chair and seated himself
in the middle of the room. The student
far from being embarrassed by this unex-
pected proceeding, took lighted wax can
die in his hand, and walking round the
poet, deliberately viewed him on all sides
then, setting down the candle, he drew out
his purse, and taking from it small piece
OF silver, pnt it on the table, and went
away without speaking a word.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

A SEA-SIck ADMIRAL !-Adyices from
Alexandria mention the amusing fact that
the Viceroy Of Egypt, Said Pacha, who had
left in his steam yacht for a tour in France
and throughout Europe, returned to port
two days alterward, having changed his in
tention in consequence Of severe attack
of sea- sickness This is the more extraor-
dinary and puisllanimous from the fact that
he ought to be accustomed to the sea, hav-
ing been for about, fifteen years Admiral-in
chict of the Egyptian fleet.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01
1t appears that the first act of the Japa-

II appears that the first act of the Japa-
nese government savoring of violation Of
the recent treaty was exhibited towards
Commodore Rodgers, Commander of tho
United States surveying squadron in the,
North Pacific, at Onsimo, one OF the Loo
Choo group of islands, where he was re-
fused wood, water, provisions, and the SER
vices of pilot. Commodore Rodgers i'm
medately sought out the King, ard COM
menced negotiations in the most eifectua'
way, attended by two hundred sailors'
marines and officers, with some field pieces
small arms, and ammunition. The Japa-
neses officers got alarmed, and endeavored
10 stop the Commodore on his way by an
invitation to grand banquet but our COM
mandcr was not to DO turned from the path
Of duty, by the allurement or even worms
in every stylo," and on he went to the
chief, who, after some talk, furnished all
that was required. The Americans at
Simoda were most grateful to the Commo-
dore for his frmness on the occasion.
Commodore Rodgers afterwards partook of
a banquet with Isava, Prince of Idzee.'
The Russians and Americans at Simoda
had grand banquet in the temple OF Yo-
kun, but they took the precaution to turn
all the gods with their faces towards the
wall, lest they should be shocked by look
ing on the profanity of dance or gallop-
ade. In defence OF the treaty affair, it is
said that the American ship West Cheer,
on voyage from China to the Sandwich
Islands with coolies, had entered the port
of Loo Choo and contracted debt Of eighty
dollars, which she refused to pay, and sail
ed away. Commodore Rodgers has dis
charged the bill. 1t is also alleged that the
same ship settled an account for provisions
at the BONN Islands with fair wind and
flowing sheet.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-01

CURIosITIEs.-We are informed by Mr..
Patterson, editor OF the Oquawka Spectator
that two Of lie most remarkable curiosities
ever found il. tbi, State are now in his
cabinet. One Of them, he says appears to
be petrifed ham, so perfect in form that
even the skin preserves its distinctness
where the knife Of ,he trimmer has rounded
the edges.
The other specimen /, stone contain
ing a Photographic impress Of beautiful
landscape. II is about four inches long by
two inchss in width the picture represents
in their trss eolors, bluff, bank oi yell
low clay, a meandsring line of creek lin
ed with willows and cotton-woods, and a
spring crowned with large tree. This
landscape, is a correct representation OF a
view efWarren County, in this State
Nr. r. attributes the picture to the action
Of electricity during thunder storm, while
the image bss been ref, on The surfh &C
oJ the sion .-Ch,cago P,,u.