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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 70, 1856

hhhAhNDnAA, JAIL ~, looOs
As the municipal election draws nigh the
notes Of preparation begin to be heard. A
segment of the American organization, the
Regulating ~ Club of the First Ward, an
nounce in the Gazette Of yesterday the names
of certain gentlemen whom they will support
in the nominating convention Of the American
party. Some bona tide Know Nothings are
rather chagrined at this wheel within wheel,
while others see in the matter nothing but
new sea horse.
The Mayor was very busy yesterday exam
1nlng number Of youths charged with break
ing up, stealing, and selling some portions of
the large copper watts Of the Alexandra brew
cry. A large amount of property was thus
irremediably injured. The buyers of this
copper are likely to be stringently dealt with.
Last night, the first time for some weeks,
tho street gas was lit, making light the sloppy
! streets. Better late than never.
A FIRE was discovered about o'clock last
night in the northern end of q row of frame
tenements, owned by R. B. Troble, on Henry
street near Queen The Friendship was soon
| there, stretched its hose, and got ready her
| machine; but axes and buckets extinguished
| the hames-not, however, without much dam
age. The house was unoccupied; the fire the
work Of an incendiary. No Insurance.
On the afternoon of Sunday the long post
poned distribution Of premiums to the deserv.
| ing children of st. Mary's Sunday School
took place at St. Mary's Church, Rev. Leon.
ard Nota, s. j., of Georgetown College, off,
ciated on the occasion, assisted by the pastors
and teachers in charge.
We learn that the extension and improve
ment of st. Mary's Church will commence
early next spring, the present building to be
extended thirteen feet, fanked by Gothic
| flowers, handsomely embellished in mastic,
the interior to be thoroughly renovated, stuc.
! coed, and finished with fancy iron. side gale.
ries, making the tout ensemble equal to any.
thing of the kind in this neighborhood.
Business moderate, roads clear, and wea.
| ther rather thawish. AMI.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the House, yesterday, after We went to
press, Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, commented
with great severity on the misstatements of
his colleague (Mr. Wade) in his letter signed
g Republican" published in the Cleveland
Herald =
Messrs. Thorington, Letter, and Sherman,
each In turn substantiated portions Of the
facts stated by Mr.. Campbell in his contra
diction Of what Mr.. Wade had written.
Mr.. Wade, in reply, addressed the House at
some length, urging that when he wrote the
letter in question he believed what was there.
in written to be true.
Mr. Dunn next taking the floor addressed
the House upon the improperly of the con
duct Of Mr.. Wade, so far as it had reference
to him and those gentlemen with which he
had acted in the contest for Spesker. What
fell from him was characterized by great Sc
verify.
Mr.. Wade explained that it had not been
his intention to do Mr.. Dunn injustice in that
letter
Mr.. Stewart offered resolution for the ad-
ministration of the oath to each member, in
accordance with the Constitution, by the
CIerk-it having been found impossible to
carry out the law for the election Of Speak.
er, &c; not agreed to.
The one hundred and twenty eighth vote
for Speaker was then had, and resulted as fol-
lows:
Whole number of votes given, 206 neces-
sary TO choice, l04.
30, scattering T.
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III jos PRiNTINs.-Our friends and patrons
are notified that we are now prepared to execute
every hind Of Jos PAINTING with despatch and
In the best manner, at prices as low as In any
other Office In Washington. Job Printers are also
notified that we are prepared to do every descrip-
tion Of press-work that can be executed on double
cylinder and Adams power-pfesses. 30, also,
has the Sta, odacea Book Bindesy connected with
II, equal In Its capacity to turn out book binding
Of all descriptions to any other in the District Of
Columbia.
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MONEY FOUND /!

DY CALLING ON THE WASHINGTON
ID BOOK COMPANY, at their store, under Dex-
ter,s Hotel, YOU will find great saving in cash
by buying your Books there, and also win a
splendid Present. IL continues for 10 days only,
and then the sale closes.
A Book and Gold Watch for one dollar
A Book and Silver Watch for one dollar
A Book and Gold Bracelet for one dollar
A Book and Gold Locket for one dollar
A Book and Gold Pencil for one dollar
A Book and Gold Pen for one dollar
A Book and 6 old Ring for one dollar
A Book and Gents. Gold Pin for one dollar
Book and Ladies' Gold Pin for one dollar
A Book and Ladies' Gold Eardrops for one dollar
A Book and Pocket Knife for one dollar
A Book and Stationery for one dollar
A Book and elegant Colored Print for one dollar
Our stock embraces nearly all the new and de-
sirable BOOKS I'm the varied departments of an.
cient and modern literature, comprising Histories
Encyclopedias, Biographies, Poetry, Travels
Theological and Mechanical Works. presenting
the most extensive stock ever offered for sale In
this city.
IL Remember the place, and give us an early
cali. See Ned Flag and Gift Book Store.
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~ Ior ~ Co1ar.-Yesterday-No. Al. Pat
f ~ IN Mehaushiin, plaintiff in errer. vs. jas
NJ. S" "a a., e. a., sarnishees, DO The areu.
Winter Davis for the plaintiff in .uy non. "a.
j. Mason Campbell Tor the defendanta;In oy mr.
and concluded by Hon. II. Winter Day;. ' So,,
the plaintiff in error LAWS ior
No. As. The steamboat New York, Thos G
Durant 81 al, claimants and appellants -
Isaac r Rea owner Of the brig Johanna. Tbi
cause was submitted to the consideration o
the Court on the record and printed argument
oy Messrs. Cutting and Morton for the appel
ianss, and by Mr.: Belts for the appellee.
no; ~. The ship Howard, &c, VIM. F
T TonM,G. 81 a., claimants and appellants, Us
cause was commenced by Hon. Reyerdy John
son ior the appellants. Adjourned.
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RNear DEVILS Head, in Puget's Sound,
Washington Territory, q sea serpent ninety
feet long has turned up.
:, u To open "bank'' requires less capital
than most people imagine. All that Is neces.
sary 10 two shillings to buy q snow shovel
with. People who wish TO take on Airs will
please notice.
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THE NEW BLUE BOOK, or Government,
l. Register 1855, just issued, giving the names,
salaries locations, &C. Of all postmasters and 9th
or public officers and agents, civil, military, and
the names, forces and condition Of all ships and
vessels belonging to the United States, and when
aud where built and the names and compensa.
ton Of all printers In any way employed by Con.
gress, or any department or ofacer Of the Govern.
ment octave volume, price % SO.
Can be sent by mail to any part Of the United
States. -.s
For sale In Washington by
TAYLOR q MAURY,
jan 20 bookselleY, near 9th Ut.
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A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION may easily be
acquired by using tho Balm ofa Thousand
Fowsrs." 1t will remove tan, pimples, and
JTse@Ies from the skin, leaving it of u soft and
Iosease hue. Wet a towel, pour on two or
three drops, and wash the face night and morn.
ing. For sale at shillington's, agent for Wash
ington, and all druggists.
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GRAND FANCY AND CITIZENS DRESS

DROP. II. w. MUNDER TAKES GREAT
pleasure in announcing that, at the earnest
solicitation Of many ( lends whs participated In
the Private Masquerade given by him In Decem-
Der last, he has concluded to give Grand Fancy
and Citizens Dress Ball, at
NUMBERS ASSEMBLY HALL,
On FRIDAY EVENING, February LIST. 1855
He has again made arrangements with F ancy
Costumer Of Baltimore to furnish dresses for la
dies and gentlemen, OF much superior quality
than those furnished at the last ball, ranging in
prices from 81 to 50. Apply at the hall, any
hour, on Thursday and Friday.
There will be no ladies invitations sent Gen.
tlemen are privileged to invite their own ladies
All former patrons are politely invited te attend
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funeral sermon was preached in Nor.
folk on Sunday last, on the death NJ tho..
Sons OF Temperance" who fell at Their rns,
during the prevalence of the epidemie iss,
summer. ie ias'
~ The Richmond correspondent of IN.
fsssersourg Democrat says there are At La,
zao cases OF small pox in Richmond.
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III AGENTS FOR THE SIAR-The following
named persons are authorized to contract for the
publication Of advertisements In The STAR:
Philadslpkia-V. b PALMER, northwest cor
ner Of Fifth and Chestnut streets.
FsU York--S. NJ. PETTINsfLL d Co., Nassau
street.
Boston-V. b. PALMER, scollay's Building.
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INSTRUCTION IN DANCING,

MONS. J. COCHEU BEES LEAVE To In
ISA form the citizens Of Washington, George
town, and vicinity that his second quarter will
commence on the 18th instant. Those who are
DESTROYS Of favoring him with their patronage are
politely invited 10 make early application that
they may be prepared TO participate In his neat
May Festival, on which occasion he intends in
Producing las an addition TO those already intro
duced by him) several new and Characteristic
dances.
p. s.-Mons. @. being free from any engage
ment every morning during the season (except
Saturday offers his services 20 ladies and gentle.
men DESTROYS OF receiving private instruction or
thetr residence.
Orders len at The Music Stores Of Mr. ZantIin-
ger or MI Davis viii be thankfully attended to.
ian Vim
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TAKE NOTICE

A LII WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND
"A take care Of their health will do well TO can
al LANES, who has a full stock Of warm OhoeI,
shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Mumeis, ane s
Robes and Shawls, and wiz sell them cheap io'
cash at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, 2si Pa. avenue
jsne
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III Advertisements should be handed in by
u O'Clock, m, otherwise they may not appear
until the next day.
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The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Experimentation yesterday, 2Sth of January,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the hooks of the Danart-ont
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HATS, CAPs, FURs, &C.

rTNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
Il fully announce 20 his friends and the n
public that he has purchased the entire stock II
ofMr. L. Evans, jr., and will continue -
the HAT, CAP and FUR business in the store
lately occupied by him. No 10 north side Penn
avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
Having manufactured for several years in one
Of the most fashionable and well regulated II Al
establishments In the District he feels confdf a,
that he will be able TO please in quality, style aRo
price all who may favor him with call.
A full assortment OF gentlemen's dress black
ard brown French felt Hats; Children's ancy
Hats, Canes, Umbrellas, &c.
b. II. STINEMETZ,
2S Pa. avenue, bet. 18th and 18th sts
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CHAUNCEY WARRINER,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELFR,

ND DEALER IN FIN Z WATCHES JEW
"A ELRS and SlLVERWARE, would respect
fully solicit the attention Of those who desire a
good article, to his choice variety Of London Ge-
neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with
the view Of time keepiog and durable qualities,
for which suitable guarantee will be furnished
those who purchase.
GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS,
FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, COB
LET'S, CUPS, FORKS, &C, f9r sale at N. York
prices. -
The Chrononeter, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder.
Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re-
paired
Also, JEWELRY &c
NO. 379 Pa. avenue, between 9Th and 7th streets,
Browns Hotel Building, sign of the
GOLDEN WATCH,
ian 26-3m washinyton ID a.
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ELEGANT NEW YEARS PRESENTS
II may be found at T. 6ALLIGAN a. co -.
dealers in hne Fancy Goods, yewelry, Silver, Eno
glish Plated Ware, Toilet Articles, &c, &C ;, Jo
Penn avenue, under Browns hotel. dec ~
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MISS MORLEY HAS JUST RECEIVED
VI from New York, another lot Of fashion .lx~
able MILLINERY, which will be opened 81
on Saturday, at her rooms, 3e4 Pennsylvania ~
avenue, up stairs.
N. B.-Apprentices wanted dac TT
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JOHNSON,s SALOON,

No. 81 q street, near Thirteenth
HAVING HAD FIVE OR SIX YEARS ES-
Il perence as chief cook for the Msssrs. vii
lard, the proprietor of this establishment IL now
prepared TO furnish DINNER PARTIES, SUP
PERS, BALLS, and all others who may favor
him with their patronage. He win also furnish
gentlemen and private families with Meals, and
gentle men with Day Board.
All kinds Of Game OF the season constantly on
hand and Soup served daily
Several furnished Rooms to Let; apply az above
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Iron Hall Beet, Shoe and Trunk Establish
ment,
HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR La
= dies, Gents, Misses, and Children s~asp
SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots,
GoSsimer and Sandals Also Buchskinv
lined Shoes, double sole and waterproof -
Boots, all Of which / will sell low for cash
All In want please call and examine for your
selves. p. HOOVER,
Iron Hall, bet. 9th and 10Th sts., Pa. az.
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CUsAR, MOLAssEs AND BUTTER.

CU6AR, MOLASSES AND BUTTEH.
- hhds. new crop Orleans SUGAR
10 bbls do do MOLASSES
500 lbs superior ROLL BUTTER
500 do round SMOKED BEEF, (Rounds,l
1900 do BACON, HAMS, SHO u Id L x :
SIDES and BREASTS.
Just received, and for sale by
VIII. TENNEY,
s. T.. corner High and Bridge SITS, Geo'town
Jan 2S-eo3t (Organ)
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California Gold.-For two or three weeks
past the gold received from California has
been more than usually loaded with the small
crystals Of the natural alloy called iridOs-
natam, (the hard and intractable substance
used for the tips of the gold pens) This body
is infusable unalloycd with other metals, and
insoluble in acids. Until lately, the quantity
of it has been only about half an ounce in one
million of dollars. Last week, however, one
deposit Of only one hundred and sixty ounces
contained seven ounces or more of trtdos-
na'nm. From intractability and extreme
hardness it is great annoyance to the work
ers of gold who use metal containing it, and
1t sometimes causes them heavy losses. 1t is
believed that most of the gold now received
from California contains rgequantities of this
substance. ...I
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EVENING FANS.

lust RECEIVED A LARG T. AssoRT-
" ment Of Pearl, Ivory and Spanish + ans, vary
ing In price from one TO twenty I've dollars
The above are all desirable patterns and offered
unusually low.
M. w. GAIT d BRO, jewelers.
32i Pa. avenue, between 9th and IOth cts.
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General Order IT he following General
Order" has been issued bv the Denartment.

mas been issued by the Department
Tho MA NAVY DEPARTMENT, JAN %, 1855.
Navy and the Marine Corps the death os Com
modore Charles Morris He died at his rss;.
dence, In the city of Washington, on SunSsv
afternoon, the 9th instant, at thirty n;nw,.ys
after o'clock, in the I'D year Of his srs
he met his . inevitable hour" with the com.
posture Of a Christian. ' Soin-
Rarely, indeed, has a nation to mourn the
loss of 50 distinguished, so useful. 40 GOOD ins
. citizen. His name is associated With The
most brilliant achievements which have ilIus.
tratsd the American Navy. No fslsome on.
iogium can magnify il; no storied urn" nor
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FAIR ON THE ISLAND.-THE La
~ dies Of Rvland Chapel are, at present
holding a fair In the basement Of their Church.
corner Of Maryland avenue and 10th SITS As they
are embarrassed in their nancesth liberal heart
ed have an opportunity to assist the needy.
Fancy Articles, Ioe Cream, Oysters, and other
Refreshments are supplied TO visitors.
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I OST-ON THURSDAY NIGHT, TIE
Ii oath instant, from a Sleigh, a dark brown
Fitch Vlctcrine. The finder will De suitably re-
warded by leaving IL al the counting room Of the
Star. ian 26-1
CLOCKS.
EHOR A GOOD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS
Il go TO FRANCIS, on 9TH street. his Clocks
cannot be eIcelled and his prices will not fright
en- you. He tries every one thoroughly. himself,
aud those who buy Of him are sure TO get q good
one or have their money refunded. ian ~
SHAVING CREAM, PeBIAJUM, HAIR
~ Dye, Tricopherous, Hair OIL. Cologne, Brush
es Combs, &c, al 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th
and 10th streets. JNO. r. ELLIS.
jan est
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EPOSTPONEMENT.-NOTCE.-Th
~ meeting Of the Democratic Association
OF Georgetown has been postponed to the second
MONDAY Of February, when several distin.
guished gentlemen will address the meeting
BY order of Executive Committee:
Jan 26-3t E. KROUSE Sec
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FOR PARTIES, LEvEEs, HOPS, &c.
WHITE SILK ILLUSION, yards wide, for
w evening dresses.
White and colored Tarletons, 2 yards wide, for
evening dresses.
TinssI Ribbons and Trimmings
WHITE PLUSH TRIMMINGS
SASH RIBBONS
BUGLE GIMPS, all widi his
Maltese, Brussels and Valenciennes Lsces
Rich Collars and Sleeves, I'm sets
TRIMMING RIBBONS, &C.
A good supply at
MAXWELL BROS,
jan 29-eo3t jos Pa avenue.
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- N -. - t..sf.7s- ~
Demoine courier., 1856-06-19
L..

The baker had been gazing alternate.
ly on the honest father and the eager boy
and the gold which lay glitiering on the
green turf. Thou art, indeed. an homes,
fellow said The baker; and my neighbor.
David the fax dresser, spoke the truth
when he said thou wer. the most houes.
man ia the town. Now, l shall tell thee
abou. the gold. A stranger came TO my
shop three days ago, and gave me that
loaf, and told me 10 sell it cheaply. or
give il 10 the mos. homes, poor nan Ina.
! knew in tho city. ] told David 10
send thee TO me as a customer this morn
ing; "a thou wouldst not take the loaf
for nothing. ] sold j, to thee, as thou
knowess, for the last penny ih thy purse,
and the loaf with all its ,ieasure-and
certainly j, il not small! it 10 thine, and
Goo gran. thee a blessing with III
The poor mar bent his head 10 the
ground. while the tears fell from his
eyes. His boy ran and put. his arm a
round his neck and ssid:
i shall always, like yoa, my father.
trust IN god and do wha, 10 RIG BIT; fof |
am sure il will never pu, Us to shame
Edinbu,g Christian Magazine
Demoine courier., 1856-06-19

meeting held in the court house in The
city OF Lancaster, on the 23d Of Novem
Der, 1919. ~
Jsmes Buchanan. James Hopkins and
VIM jenkins, were appointed q commits.
tee on resolutions, and reported the lol-
lowing among Others:
Resoioed. That the Representatives ir
Congress IRON this district, aud they are
hereby. mos, earnestly requested to use
their utmost endeavors. as members of
The National Legislature, 10 prevent the
existence Of Slavery ia any OF the NeW
Territories or Mnfes which may be
created by Congress-
Resolued. That Ia me opinion Of this
meeting. the members Of Congress who,
al this session, sustained the cause oflus
.ice, humanity and patriotism, IN oppns-
ing the introduction OF Slavery into the
State then endea vored to be formed out
of the Missouri Territory, are EMIT ed
TO the warmes, thanks of every friend OF
humanity.
James Buchanan afterwards changed
has position on the slavery question, 10 a
speech made in the United States Sen
tte, in which he declared that:
The harmony Of tie States, and even
the prosperity Of the Union Itself, re-
quire that the line Of the Missouri com
promise should be extended 10 any new
territory which W. may acquire from
Mexico.
80 ta.. EH4.-#Ar~# EEA.a. t.a. I~.s-T.N
But he has now abandoned this las,
ground, aad declares; S sea. a
That the Nebssska policy Of the pres
ent AdnlnIsration part, 'mus. 90 aaher
ed 10 under all circumstances and at all
h hazards
Thus ne have him ia ihrae posiliCns
on tue slavery question Firsi IN favor
OF excluding It from ali new territory
Secondly, in favor OF excluding i, from
a part. and, thirdly. opposed 10 excluding
II from any territory. Can Northern
ireemen support such a wsa,hsr-cock a,
Mr. Buchanan! He has no con, istea.
cy on The slavery question, in his pss'
-nlsiory. and has finally sold himself soui
and body TO the slave power. Let fres,
men stand from under.
Demoine courier., 1856-06-19
How DOuglss' Friends Receive
the OminatiOn.. COmparativ
Prospect.

How DOuglss' Friends Receive
the
Prospect.
The Chicago Journal Of Saturday last
speaks thus Of The manner in which the
Democracy of that city received the nom.
iDaiion Of Buchanan:
The Democracy had a solemn time
yesterday. The defeat OF Douglass
The absolute indieni.y with which be was
treated at Cincinnati, and the kno Wedge
that power and patroasgs had taken the
wirgs Of the morning and flown from
Young America to old fogydom. fell like
a wet blanket upon the faithful.
Ore of the Democracy charged Bright
OF Ind. with selling the little giant, an.
other cursed she South, and the third
"wished kansas and Chas. Sumner had
been in the depths of the sea.
MOI q gun wal fred for buchanan not
a farewell shot for Douglass.
"As his corse 10 The rampar,s was hur-
A!asl for human hopes! bu, especially
s,as for Douglas aud his worshippers.