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HO! FOR SPORT!

4 RARE chance for the lovers of field sports 10 -
IA cure a genuine Pointer Pup. Gentlemen can
rely UPsn getting a thorough bred Pup without the
nsk, ia often the case, OF being imposed upon
by dishonest dog sellers. Those in want may rest
satisfied OF those Pups not being bred in and in,
which is often the case great has been taken
to possess the very best blood in the country. En-
quire AT the Weed Yard Of T. DRURY, Pa avenue,
between 18th and 18th streets, First Ward.
a.
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HAYrI-"e have file Of the Port-su
Prince papers to April 2lst. A fire occurred
in that capital at 2 A. N March 26th, which
consumed three heuses-thCse Of Bodet, father
and son, and that Of Sylla Bouzi. a dIughter
Of the elder Rodet, named Eucharis, % years
old, persisted in the flame The late papers
sontain accounts Of the religious ceremonies on
Raster Sunday, and of grand procession to
receive from the Empress and convey to- the
phurcn q present Of two imsges-of tho Viz
gin and St. Peter.-Jonr ofCom
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q Great preparations were making in Paris
at the date of the last advices for the million
Of visiters, who, it is expected, will visit that
city to see the Industrial Exhibition. Houses
were building and undergoing repairs, and it
was officially stated that fifteen thousand new
wheeled carriages Of various so,ts had been
prepared for the occasion. The opening of
the Exhibit has been postponed until the
middle of May.
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SINGULAR EsCAPE,--A few days since, while
Mrs. Danforth, Of Warren, Pa, was engaged
in her usual duties, q heavy thunder storm
came up, and in the midst Of its fury a light
ming stroke descended upon her, burning thu
hair firm the crownpf the head to the back
Of the neck, melting her hair pins, and pro.
ceeding down her bOdt-leaving its mark as
it went-until it passed through the floor.
Strange to say, the fady lived and is rapidly
recovering.
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MORE AUCTION BARGAINS.

lust received at HALLS Great Cheap Cash
u Store, the following auction bargains, which
can be sold at about one half the cost Of imPorta-
ton:
LADIES' fine Hose. emb'd with silk, ls cts, worth
81 cents
81 cents
Ladies', Gentlemen's and Misses cotton Gloves,
only4 cents
Cotton Hose and Half Hose &c
Swiss Inserting &c
Fine Irish Linen 25c
HaRdkerchiefs fc
20 yds. Calico for 81
Fine De Bages, lac worth IS
5000 yds fms Calico, warranted fast colors, at Be,
worth l2c per yard
Yard wide Cotton SC
Yard wide Lawns only &c, worth l2c
Fine French Lawns, warranted fast coiors, i2c,
worth sc
ID dozen more of those fine Linen Shin Bosoms
at 25c worth SOC
Fine linen Shirt Collars lOc
Undershrts only 25c, worth Soc
Linen Towels &c
BIeached Sheeting only I0c, worth l2Kc
Spool Cotton l2c per doz
Ladies' French Corsets 81
A complete assortment Of Flouncings, Swiss and
Cambria Edgings and Collars, extra cheap
Very good Chemisetts l6c
Undersleeves only &c
Ladies fine Grass Skirts very cheap
Bonnets, Hats, Flats and Parasols az extremely
LOO prices
Boots and shoes-In this line I have great bar
gains 70 on r
Ladies' Half Caters only IS cts
Very fine black Caters only 81, worth 81 %
Ladies' Slippers &c
Children's Shoes Csc
Misses Caters &c
Cents Slippers, Soc
Gents Congress Caters 81 81, worth 50
Gents and Boys Lasting Shoes,
Oxford Ties and Fancy Shoes in great variety.
wou invite the whole purchasing community
TO call and take a look through my stock before
making their purchases, AZ | feel confident hey
VIII be suited both in goods and prices, and save
least len per cent. r. b. HALL,
Nos'353 North Seventh street,
~ fourth house above ft,
All goods advertised viii be found in store.
may 5ieo6t
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THE FREE VOTERS OF THE THIRD
~ Ward opposed to secret political societies
are reminded that, pursuant to adjournment, they
are to meet TO night, at O'Clock, at Franklin Hall
corner of 9th and ID streets.
JOS. BRYAN, Chairman.
r. COYLE, Secretary. NAV 10
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RAFT EXCURSION BY LADIEs.-The Phila-
delphia Inquirer, Of the 9th inst says, three
Columbia on q raft, last week. tarrying there
over last Sunday; then proceeded on their
journey to Underwater. This excursion was
undertaken for pleasure, the ladies having a
handsome cabin and comforts and delicacies
to match. Tho excursion was enjoyed by them
much
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THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTH
~ Ward who are opposed to secret political
Associations are invited TO attend The adjourned
meeting at the Hall, in Parker's Buildings, on Pa.
avenue, THIS Thursday EVENING, at 8 O'Clock.
NAV I0-lft
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R,SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE
~ jamestown Society Of Washington
jamestown Society of Washingtonv will cele-
brate their second Anniversary, at Mount Vernon,
on SATURDAY next, the 10Th instant. Having
chartered the steamer George Washington for The
occasion, she will leave her wharf 10 this city 90
O'Clock, a. m, stopping at Alexandra. and proceed
to Mount Vernon, where the anniversary address
will be delivered by GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK
CusTIs, ESQ., After allowing the company sufficient
time TO examine everything of interest connected
with the resden ce of the Father Of his Country the
boat will proceed to the VIII tie Bouse Pavilion,
where the society will partake OF dinner prepared
for them
The Marine Band has been engaged for the occa-
sion.
Tickets for the excursion and dinner 3d. which
may be had at the stores of George and 1hUs Par
ker, w. NJ Morrison, 10. Shlington, and of the Of
hcers of the Society. may 9-3t
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~ Inc hr't green peas Of the season were
received in Baltimore yesterday, from Norfolk,
Va. They were held at IS per busheI
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GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
C0NOI7T

GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
C0NCTRT
BY THE MUSICAL CONVENTION
Now in Session at Smithsonian Institution,
On FRIDAY EVENING, May H,
In tie Lecture Room of tbs Smithsonian.
II HE Committee appointed by the Convention
l. would submit thu following Programme as one OF
the most attractive that has ever been placed before
the public of Washington
The Orchestra will be filled BY members of the
Convention and the MARINE BAND, producing an
effect which has never before been attempted in
this city.
The whole will be under the direction of Prof |.
B. WOODBURY., Of New York.
Prot. SCI EEL will preside at the Pianoforte.
Tickets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS-to be had at
all our Music and Stationery Stores.
PROGRAMME-PARrI
!. Chorus-We wait for thy loving kindness
2 Quartette-The Old Church Road
8. B8lad-Take me h1me TO die
4. ADthsm-I'l wash my hands in izIOcency
5. Characteristic rapt him in little shrOud
6. Quartette and Chorus-How beautiful upon the
mountain
7. Quartette-The Three Marys
8. Duet and Cherus-From the Oratorio of Ish-
mael
9. Trio-Oh. that had wings
10. Grand Chorus-Wake the theme of praise.
PART H-sECULAR.
Chorus-Hail, Fairy Queen
Balad-Gamb!er's Wife
Serenade-Sleep, Lady, Sleep
Glee-The Maiden and Black Bird
5 Duet-Master and Pupil
SOng-The Old Sexton
Glee-The Warriors Welcome
Song-Take ME back to Switzerland
y Battle Chorus-On to the field Of glory
10 Madrigal-FlOra gave mo fairest flower
IL Chorus-Away, Away, Away, the moriin 9
freshly breaking
~ Largo factoteI-Opera Of the Barber of Seville
IL Chorus-Away, no longer stay.
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FRENCH HATS.

@MRS. NJ. PEARCE has Just received -
y 1la well selected and beautiful assert RHl
NOment ofFrench HATS and SUMNER !"
of the latest styles Also, STRAW
BONNETS, Flats for Children, Ribbons and Flow
ers, which she will open Thursday, the 10th in
slant, on llth ST., betw. and Pa. av., No. 40A.
may Q-3fs
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q The Chinese have saying, that an un-
lucky word dropped from the tongue cannot
be brought back again with a coach and six
horses.
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LANES n. BURNS'S

Cheap Book Stationery, Periodical Hartfy So7s es1
CALCULATING LIBRARY,
No. 100 Bridge street, opposite the Mayors once,
GEORGETOWN, ID. C.
Subscribers TO all the Weekly Periodicals md
Magazines served at their dwellings.
Agent for the "Evening STAT, (" where sdverise-
ments will be promptly attended 70, and subscrip-
tons received. may "lw
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FRENCH MILLINERY.

FRENCH MILLINERY.
- MRS. NJ. L. DAWSON, No. 3O3-
Pa avenue, between 9th and 10Th st
respectfully announces 20 her Gus
va toners and the ladies OF Washington w
and vicinity, that she has Just received a case CT
Fancy French HATS and will open them 10 the
public on Thursday, the 10Th instant, which she re-
specttully invites the attention Of the ladies.
may ST. NJ. l.. ID.
On DOZEN KID GLOVES THIS DAY RE
~ ceived, which we are stiling for SOC pair.
WALL STEPHENS,
822 Pa avenue, next 10 Iron Hall.
NAV So
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Franklin Fire Company's
GRAND FIREMEN'S
CLUB AND CIV,
BALL!

IN announcing this Ball the Managers would most
l. respectfully state that the proceeds will be ap-
propriated towards the erection of a new Engine
House for the use of the Company, and that the ball
will be conducted i'm o style unsurpassed by any
heretofore given aud worthy OF the good object for
which it is intended. 1t is hoped that this effort
will receive the liberia! support Of the whole com
munity.
The Ball will take place at the National Theatre,
on TUESDAY, the 18th instant.
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OFFICERS OF THE FIRST REGI-
~ ment and Third Brigade, Attenton.--The
commissioned officers of the first regiment and third
Brigade, now in command, will attend meeting to
be held at FLINT'S Hotel, on MONDAY NIGHT
next TO take into consideration the interest of the
Regiment.
Punctual attendance is required Of every com
missioned officer in command. AN OFFICER.
may l0-4t-
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TO THE LADIES.

~ IuE LAUIES.
lust received from New York q superior lot Of
y rich Dress Silks, Cashmere and Lece Shawls,
Mantillas, Embroideries, Laces, Collars, &C.
Ladies can also be snpplied with French Corsets,
Jackets, Supporters, &C. =
We have just received the fourth invoice Of those
fine Leghorn Bonnets which sold SO rapidly and
gave such satisfaction.
We cordially invite the Ladies to give Us q call
as great inducements viii be offered 10 purchasers
HUTCHINSON d MUNRO,
Dealers In Fancy Goods Vnd Millinery,
No. 40 Pa. avenue
LIST door west Of nessrs Harper Co.
my 1QN3t
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HAY-HAY :

lust received l5O bales Of prime Timothy HAY,
u which will be sold low al the warehouse, cor
ncr llth and B SITS near Canal.
may ST.. III. w SOMMERS & CO.
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TOE.
THE SPLENDID STEAMER
6SGE0RGE PAGE il stln running
between Washington and Alexandra
FARE FIVE CENTS.
This is the only boat connected with the Orange
and Alexandra Railroad.
~ This boat can be had on the most reasonable
terms for Excursions, &c.
Apply to E.A. RYTHER, Capt
Nav SSAs
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HAY-HAYt

NOTICE.-Just receiv, per schr. HOLMES, and
~ now landing al Pages Wharf, foot Of Seventh
street, prime article Ct Timothy BAY, which VIII
be sold low for cash il taken from the Wharf.
Appiy TO MATTINGLY BROTHEkS-
may SIS. InteD
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browns FORESTER, vol, Edinbus. being
ID directions for The planning aud ms a aerla.pt OF
Iorea uess' FRANCK TAYLOR.
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EXCURSION.-THE Ma
Sa tional Guard respectfully make known TO
the Military and the public generally that they will
give an excursion to the White House Pavilion on
MONDAY, June ii, 1855
Particulars iu future advertisement
may 9-3tt
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AGENTS FOR THE STAR.

The following persons are authorized
to contract for the publication of adver-
tisements in the Stm:
Philsdelphia-V. B. PALMKR, N. W.
corner of Third and Chestnut streets.
New York-S. NJ. PErnNGuL & Co..
Nassau street.
Boston-V. B. PALMER, Scollay's
Building.
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u ADVERTISEMENTS should be handed
In by IL o'clock, NJ, otherwise they may
not appesI until the next day.
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OEVENTu WARD.-UNION TICKET.
- For ADMINISTRATIONS r. JOHNSON.
For Common Councll-SAmUBL HUMPHREY,
SAMUEL s. TAYLOR, HENRY A. CLARKE
NAV lie.
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BOYS CLOTHING.

WE have this day received a large addition 10
w our former stock, making our present sssor-
ment Of Boys Summer Clothing for school and dress
wear superior 20 any ever offered In this city
WALL STEPHENS,
302 Pa. avenue, neu 20 Iron Han.
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R,ALUMNI OF WASHINGTON SEMI
~ Maya meeting Of all the Old Pupils of
the Washington Seminary will be held at the Semi
nary, street, between 9th and 10th, on FRIDAY
next, llth instant, at 5k O'Clock p. m.
Punctual and general attendance is particularly
requested. tcity papers) mayA
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The Codihcation Of the District Laws.-We
have not been able to learn what progress is
being made by he Board Of Codifers of the
laws Of the Distrie. of Columbia, appointed by
the President under the law Ct the last session
to that ond. Great anxiety certainly exists
among our fellow citizens to know What they
are doing. That is, to ascertain the general
points by which this board propose to govern
their action. We have to say to the public Of
Washington and Georgetown that it will afford
rs pleasure to spread in our columns any sug-
gestions with reference to the modification of
any District law sent to our Office by CORES.
pondents, which strike us IS being likely di.
rectly or indirectly to aid the Board in making
the best possible code.
Settlers Contesting State Claims to Swamp
Lands.-As there seems to be misunderstand-
ing as to che proper method to be pursued by
parties in contesting the claim of the State
to scamp lands, the following rules have
been adopted: The party wishing to con-
test the State claim must file in tho Gen
eral Land Office his afidavit or the afidsvits
of creditable persons, setting forth the true
character of the land. On receipt of such af-
fdsyit, the land officers are instructed to issue
notices to the proper State authorities, and
the contestant, notify ing them of the time and
place of investigation, and requiring them to
attend with their witnesses On the appointed
day. The testimony adduced by both parties
Is to be reduced to writing, and transmitted
with the joint opinion of the Register and Re-
eeiver thereon endorsed, to the Surveyor Gen.
eral Tor examination and decision.
The G1edaUtt required to DO filed in the
General Land Office i.fsgardsd as an Sppli !
cato" to enter the lands, Nspd the p axy fling
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An Army officer Resigned James
Monroe, of 9Th Infantry, U. S. A., has resigned
to take effect from the 9th inst
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The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Departnont.-On yesterday, the 9th of May,
theirs rcre of Treasury Warrants entered on
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and Richardson, or any other democrat, the
democrats can now be fairly acquitted before
the country of any concessions to the abolition
league, should they refuse to stand any longer
between them and these independents and
seceders upon Fuller and others.
The Speaker must be democrat or black
republican. That point we hold to be settled.
We must take things as We find them, aad deal
with them accordingly. Neither black repub-
rity, without diversion one way or the other
from Fuller, the Marshalls, or others Of the
third party. But as the public business is now
the paramount issue, and as the democratic
minority will be holding their true position by
surrendering this question of the Speaker to
he general opposition majority-Know No
things inclusive-to whom the Office rightfully
belongs, we repeat that the time has arrived
when the democracy may safely notify the Full
Ter party that if they cannot accept . demo.
crat, the door will be opened to the election Of
Banks
If, therefore, the Fuller party have no alter
native to propose on Monday, we 60, in behalf
of the interests of the American people and
the public treasury, for the adoption of the plu-
rality rule, Banks or no Banks Finally, we ad-
monish the Know Nothings that it they cannot
go over to the democracy Banks will be the
Speaker. We are tired Of the farce--the coun-
try is tired of it. Give US the Speaker, give
us the Presidents Message, and let us know
whether we are drifting in the channels Of
peace or heading into the perils of o general
war
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Aisrge and quite enthusiastic meeting was held At III
corner f12sth street and Third avenue Harlem, oY
day evening which called for the purpose Of gyn
sxpresrion against The present management OF th
Fourth Third and Second Avenue Railroads. and tn
purpose Of considering some project whereby the nhab
tants Of Harlem and the a,jacent villages in westcbst
county could be conveyed TO the city In more chea
and more accommodating manner.
The meeting organized by the Gle :tion OF Presi
cent and Secretary, after which Mr.. Mott, who repre-
rented the village Of Mothaven, stated that It wa pro
tosed to establish line Of steamboats, under cbarts
from TIE Legislature, with ferry privileges TO start from
the Mottbaven shore every hour during the day and
such times would accommodate those persons who's,
u.ness called them to the city at certain
hours me boats TO isnd At I2csh street, 1oos street
10Th street, 10th street and Peck slip and "a 6-s
the distance in one hour lees The stesmh,.fs ..
twnen by company OF ~ many as coud he iasucss ~
pgsge 10 the Enterprise and the shares 70 be placed NJ
receive m interest. He said that 6vs or air byns
commuters could be readily obtained ,vsa ,.onia
thny corars year and freight to the amount of ~
~ 0opars annually would b pledged t
u was ra'ed that another gentleman would bura
doeh ~ me ioot OF 10th street for landing and wor
so ~ ne %ne Thousand dollars towards tho ESTABLISH
delegate from Morrissnia informed the meeov a..
,bs ms s ns sep b Dc placed upon osas
70 meet the boats with three hundred commn,s.ss
sast and ke also stated that not f@s than .i.h ~
sand people on the line of the Harlem Ralross 49,
ousness 10 Ntw fork, were ready TO pledge
never 20 Isy that company another cent II hsy go
DO covered 70 the city by any other route. e''S
osresss .aia TIA, the Harlem Railroad Coz,
wsny originally held cut inducements 70 rpe.hsnss
weIsnsnen 70 purchase property along o.. Inc -
road, promiing that thor woriI furn.h ~ y 'he
uc.ss Mr thirty and fhifty.fve dollars year mn.
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ings, and musicians have paid tribute Of sor-
row to the memory of Sir Henry Bishop.
The bar, abroad, has lost DR.. Phillimore,
whose professional career had gained for him
worldwide celebrity. At home, we have to
regret among others Mr.. Daniel Whiting, q
contemporary Of Burr and Hamilton; The emf
nent John C. Spencer, Judge Wilde, Judge
Cranch, Judge Edwards-all men whose loss
will be felt.
Our mercantile communities have not suffer
cd a. severely as usual this year. Yet Abbott
and Amos Lawrence are gone, and we have seen
many honored names-Walter R. Jones, James
Mcbride, Samuel Thompson, James o. Ward,
W. H. Brown-at the head of the obituary
page. Five editors we find in the list-Mr
Kettell and Mr.. Rogers of Boston, Mr.. Sim.
mons Of Philadelphia, Mr.. Severance OF An.
gusta Me-, Mr.. Merle, of Paris, France. Con-
sidering the number, tits gratifying to see how
slight the mortality is among the profession.
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seen this state of things--so far as Europe ia
concerned, not overdrawn-when he prescribed
citizens apparel. His object may have been to
make them no more ridiculous than possible
not to dress the ape too guadily or attempt to
cover the ass's ears.
1t is undoubtedly . great conquest which
Gen. Pierce has made in Europe. His diplo-
matte representatives-they are pre-eminently
the representatives of his dministration-have
Fixed his reputation there as it is here. There
was certainly weakness in our popular system
30 far as our agents abroad were concerned.
It has ever been 60, and especially during the
strictly party reigns Of the last thirty years.
But Gen. Pierce has improved in this respect
on the follies of all his predecessors He has
actually digniAed them all, elevated them all,
in the humble place he himself occupies. Do
the American people know that to be an official
parsonage now in Europe under the Pierce and
Marcy tactics is equivalent to losing the COM
monest respect in all we'll informed society?
Precisely when we needed our ablest and
truest men-men Of industry, patriotism, and
of enlarged and comprehensive ideas-our le-
cations are filed with mass Of stupidity and
folly utterly diagraceful to the American name.
When Europe was recognizing its dynasties,
settling its political balances and combining
to- become masters Of the world, we are
made to speak through q totally imcom-
petent diplomatic corps. Without political
or social influence, with no knowledge of the
countries and men to which they are accredited,
and little Of their own, they can neither appre-
ciste the duties devolving upon them as repre-
sentatives Of our ideas, or discharge the palmer
and less difficult conventional obligations of
society. In truth, they are the mere party men
of our country-mere trading politicians; and
the great misfortune is that the dignity and the
paramount political interests of the republic
are sacrificed in their persons.
Just at this moment, more perhaps than at
any former period of our history, we require at
the principal European courts men of the great
such places as Chicago, st. Paul and st. An
thony, and who are now making the most of
our splendid acquisitions on the Pacific. These
sensible people 60 to work and develope the
resources Of the country, leaving the lazy po-
lticians to quarrel about distractions as hear
tily as they will.