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BUILDING LOTS.-FOR SALE, a variety OF
ID low price building Lots located on the Island
and other parts Of the city, on terms accommodate
ing TO purchasers. Enquire at f. KENDALL,
Office between 9th and 9Th streets, moth ads ia.
sypaEe, %, stpfy 'front.' room, over X. Morrow
Ey2hs:, e . ~ tace ace 49, ". MYERLE.
dec l-6w
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CAUSE OF THE COLD SNAP.-an old gentle.
man, in one of the stage sleighs, the other
morning, audibly wondered what caused the
uncommon severity of the weather. why"
grumbled a muffied parsonage near to him,
+" When DR.. Kane left the north pole, he for
got to shut the back door after him"
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NOR RENT-AT NO. 335 SOUTH Il ST
l. about two squares from the Capitol, a Fur
nished parlor and two furnished chambers
dec 20-TTh&Sr
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nor ) A l. ga VERY CONVENIENT
u House, with four rooms, suitable for small
family. Apply at No. 80 e, between 22d and 23d
streets. ian 2-2w%
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FURNISHED X o D nj S-A LARGE AND
Il cOmmodious Parlor, with Chamber attached
Is for rent In the neghborhood Of the Patent OF
hce They are well furnished and the parlor con-
tains gas Enquire at this office.
Jpn 5-tf
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NOR RENT--A FIRST CLASS HOUSE,
Il .desirably situated, in the First Ward, and in
the neighborhoOd OF the Circle. The house is
new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and
cold baths. The furniture, which Is entirely new
and Of modern manufacture, is also for rent. To
a good tenant the rent will be moderate. Apply
at 81 Pa avenue, corner OF 22d street.
dec 2S-lm%
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TzOR EEET-SEVERAL HANDSOME Par
Il lors and Chambers, with board
Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs.
SMITHS, 253 street. nov EFT
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nor RENT-A LARGE, AND ONE Of the
l. most commodious, houses in the city of
Washington, with tnree-sloFy Dack buildings
with good dining, bath and store rooms also, a
fine kitchen, with range; laundry, with range
OF wash tubs, with hot and cold water pipes at
tached TO each Also, hot and cold water In every
chamber, gas throughout the house, with all ne
cessary fixtures provided. Any ore wis, ling 10 see
TIE h.qse can Apply neGt doOr, No. 2i7 Twenty
second street, between F and q
Also, comfortable, large and convenient house
situated on the corner OF 22d and streets, which
will be rented for moderate rent.
Also, handsome, cOnvens ent ana newiy-im
proJed house IN u street, second house above 2lst
street
All the above houses are heated by hot air fur
naces
For all ofwhich information can be had - the
above mentioned place luulI-eo6tN
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MEDICAL CARD.

MEDICAL CARD,
nOCTOR STANISLAS AERNlSZ, REGU.
~ lar Practitioner OF Homeopathy, Ofhce 23l
ce1ner + and Fourteenth streets. Consultations
from 10 q. IN. TO p. m.
Doctor Stanislas HerInsz, having returned from
Europe with improved health, viii attend to the
pructice Of his profession
lie DOcteur parle Franeais.
Der Doctor spricht Deutsch.
dec l7-lm&
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WANTED-BY GENTLEMAN RESID-
w Ing on the Heights Of Georgetown, ID. G., a
woman to keep house and do plain sewing. Ad-
street, Georgetown. Jan IA
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NOR RENT-THE SECOND AND THIRD
IL stories Of the new house opposite the National
Theatre Apply on the premises, or to w. II
Prentiss, corner 18th and l. streets.
ian 2-eotf
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no LET-A COMMODIOUS DWELLING
i house and lot between Sixth and Seventh
streets, near Island Hall.
Also, Rooms on street, near the City Hall,
furnished or unfinished, suitable for lodging or
for offices, with the privilege, il desired, OF a
large law and miscellaneous library Apply at
No. 7, AZ street, near the City Hall. jan ST
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT-MRS.
Il q. ANDERSON has several furnished rooms
for rent, suitable for family single gentleman
The rent will be moderate No 976 Pa avenue
ID door from KirkwOod House.
Ian 2-tf
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NOR RENT-A WELL-FURNISHED suite
Il OF Rooms, a psrlOr ana two Bed Chambers
o.. one fOar. Apply 10 No. 217 Penn. aEelue, he
tween l4th and 18th streets nov 2O-tf
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FURNISHED II Gus + FOR RENT-A
IL large dwelling house, ellgibly situated, near
ly opposite the City Hall, ard handsomely fur
nisned, containing eleven rooms; will be rented
for the remainder Of the session Of Congress Gas
in the house. For terms, &c, apply at the office
Of the National Hotel dec 27-tf
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GH0O-WANTED, THE LOAN or SIX
pOOO hundred dollars for which ample Sc
curity will be given. Address IA r." through
the Post Office. jan 15-2t*
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QUIT. pERCHa reVTu-

INK. %, aUNSON, AT $40 PA AVENUE,
- as mounting Teeth on a Gutta 80
fercha Base Also, with Aliens pat SS
ent continuous Gum, combining au-UIlYYR
ty, strength and cleanliness
Dr. NJ. Is determined to keep pace with every
improvement In Dentistry, ana WIN strive 10 plea
and profit his patrons.
REFERENCE:
Rev Dr. GurieY, Hon. X II Gillet,
DI. Blnneyl Hon A Douglas,
Hon y Mason, DR. X P PattersoaN
Hon. A U Nicholson, DIR. X Coolidge,
And the Medical Faculty OF Georgetown Co..
lege. nov FL
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SUNNYSIDE FOR SALE.-THE SUBSCRI-
- Der desiring to remove South, offers for sale
this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying
In Alexandria county, Va, l mile from the Long
Bridge, or 2k miles from Centre Market, with
easv access bv Washingt2r ani Aisxandria turn
PIKE, Of Alexandria Canal, which touch the place
The farm contains DO acres; 30 acres is IN good
and meadows. Also, about 500 fruit trees Of va
rious kinds, well selected and planted In suitable
aitgat,0ns.
The improvements consist Of good Dwelling
House OF rooms, beside garnet and basement; a
house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses
and cattle, with necessary sheds &c, usual to a
dairy and market farm.
Persons desiring TO purchase can get further In
formation by applying to BURKE & HERBERT,
Alexandria, or 10 the subscriber on the premises
Terms liberal. EDW. b. POWELL.
nov 12-entr
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. The UMPIRE.
~ cedented great rusn at our store during last
rows, Work Boxes, Books, Card Cases, &C, LEFT,
which we are determined 10 run OFF ~ our usual
low rates, I0HN r. ELLIS,
RIO. 800 Pa avenue, near 10th street.
dec YS-
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OTIS FOR E.-9WO OR THREE
- good Building Lots In a rapidly improving
neighborhoOd FOR sale on fsa sso's' eTsdiI. APP
ply 10 j Ii. DEURY. ty2l-n
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A GENTLEMAN, AGED "a, Or ACTIVE
IA disposition, somF business talents and expe-
rience, with cash capital OF SIP 900 would invest
a portion Of the same in partnership business,
active employment. and remunerative
profit. Address &C 81 at this office.
ian I4-2Wx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-16

Tue ASSUAL MEETING of the American Col
onizaton Society al Trinity Church, last night,
SIs pretty fully attended, though an empty
pew here and there indicated something of a
falling off in the Interest since the times when
gallant Henry Clay used 10 be the cynOsUre Of
all eye, rs the President of tine Society.
After "a few remark from Mr.. LatrObe 70. Bal
tImOre, and prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Cummings,
the annual report was read by Rev. W. Me-
Lain. the secretary Of the society. From the
report il appears that the treasury Of the So
Clety is empty, though the heavy debt which
weighed upon the Society has been Iiquidated.
The adde's &C Geo. Z. Marsh was pOetical
1ad schular-like. as was 10 be expected from
Gr VI bat lE spIscq Of being read with
!ltls Er d. h-"' citation, WAS rather mOnOtOnOus
. 49, delivery. We cauugt see that Mr.
&arlh slss Improved a. all ia this respect
sincs lie ie,tcIel a. the Smithsonian Institute.
ACCIU ~ ~" q uhI sTs: and that Gen. Webb
Is recovering from the eAssts Of q recent acct
dent which might have proved fatal. The
General va having himself before a coal
IRE, and suddenly turning around, his dress
ing gown W4s whisked into the CRATE, where
Al caught fire, and enVelOped him In u blazing
fire IN the rear lie, with great presence
# mind, Ieaped int bed, and wrapped him
self ia The blankets, extiBgHishing the flames.
The deEeFal = rapidly recovering, and wsS,
IemarEiag hi- absence from the lobby Of the
House, said ths, he supposed he had simply
paired On with Horace Greeley
QUITg Az OMNIBUS CARAVAN Of southern
passengers entered the city about half-past S
Hast niglS from Alexandria, and as they we're
obliged 20 stay over night in this city. the ho-
teis were speedily flooded with guests This
large party f travellers, sharing the fate Of
All travellers during the late storm, have been
Neather-b0und, aud we're three days on the
way from Richmond 20 Washington
At HoTdOnsyille four hundred passengers
were detained twenty -four hours in eOpsc-
4uenes q she heavy drift If snow upon the
orange AID A!ezandria road.
RECEPTIONS. We understand that the
PTesldent will receive" at the White House
on Itday evening, between tee hours of eight
anu Ten THIS evening, there il a reception
- tue residence Of Mr.. Secretary Guthrie.
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AUCTION SALES.

ON TOMORROW THURSDAY mern-
~ ing, the 18th instant, at 10 O'Clock, we will
sell, in the house on Jefferson street, near Water
designated by the flag, quantity Of Furniture,
&c, as
Chairs, Tables, Carpets, Bookcase
Slaeooard, Looking Glasses, Settee
stove, Crockery and Glassware, &c.
Ierms cash. BARNARD & BUCKLEY,
Jan lo-t Auctioneers
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WAN ED WANTED -WANTED-TO
w find persons In want OF the following ar
tcles:
French or German Looking Glasses
Portrait or Picture hrataes, rOund oval or square
Oh Paintings, large and small
Marble-tOp Bracket Tables, In bronze or gold.
All kinds Of Pictures framed, and any size
Looking Glasses, or other work in the gliding
line done TO order with disratch
Also, lot Of cast-iron Brackets, suitable for
shelving, sc, on Land. Terms moderate to suit
the times, Tor cash.
N. B.-Old Work Reght, ana Locking Glass
Plates inserted
255 penna. avenue, opposite kirkwoOd House.
dec ~ JOHN WAGNER
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q < 0nn TO LOAN.-Apply TO 4. JET
FOsOUU PERSON SMITH. No. 1os Fir
teenth street, over Ihu5h Bro IS bank.
ian Eff
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NEW JEWELRY STORE.

OPERA GLASSES.
HUTCHINSON Il MUNRO HAVE OPEN
i : ed a ane assortment of OPERA GLASSES,
which they can sell at extremely low prices. They
have constantly on hand large and well seisc,eo
stock Of FANCY GOODS, TOILET an III
Giles, PERFUMERY, &C to al OF ~ 1in n lhey
suIvania avenue. between Ninth and Teath SITS,
nayr 70 Messrs Walter Harper Co.'S. jams
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The THEATRE will doubtless attract good
audience tonight. Mr.. Chapfr2a is an actor
of great versatility and his William, in 'Black
Eyed Susan" is thought by many to equal
DavenpOrts performance of this glorious nau-
teal character. Miss Albertine, at once beau.
tiful and gifted, has hosts of admirers where
ever she has performed. The house is now
well warmed, and nowhere cap either citizens
or strangers pass more agfeeaois cFening.
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EXCEPTIONS. We understand that the
FIesident Will receive" At the White House
on !bday evening, between tie hours of eight
Aau Ten. THIS evening, there IL a reception
NJ the residence of Mr.. Secretary Guthrie.
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4 CLUB Boar, on runners, and drawn by
six fine horses, dressed with flags, made a
cruise here froIl Georgetown, yesterday after
noon. The crew were il high spirits, and
away they dashed
Every pleasure has its time
Spring will come and stop the chime
Jiagle, jingle-clear the way,
IT'S the merry, merry sleigh
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TWO SUPERB PIANOS RECEIVED
J. ti:i- wees, which, IN addition to our usual
IA ? supply makes our stock the most complete
In the city. Give 4 call IL you wish good
and cheap instrument.
JOHN =. ELLIS,
300 Pa. avenpG, ~etween 9Th and 10th SITS.
dec 29
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-01-01
GOVERNOR JOHNSON.

Yesterday, Governor Johnson's official term ex-
pred, to-day his successor will be installed. The
retiring Governor will carry with him to his moun-
tain home the best wishes of his many warm u,ra,,.
al and political friends in Eastern Virginia Cover
nor Johusos term Of service has been even,iul and
laborious, but he has never tagged in the dis
charge OF duty or anched fcom just responsibility no
matter in what garb it was presented. The opposi-
non press may attempt to cast rdcule and reproach
upon his official acts, but their efforts will only en-
dear him the to HE political friends, particular.
~ when it is that oil their specifications OF
the aimsiest and most contemplate character Abuse
never sullies when unsustaned by truth. The Gov
ernor will have the proud consolation of conscious
reet.uds Of Intention, and may look back upon his
career with the confident tina: no interest Of
The Commonwealth has suffered by any neglect or
want OF attention. and that her rights principles and
honor have been fully guarded and sustained His
communications to the General Assembly and his
public acts reflect credit upon his head and heart
They are worthy Of commentator, and will compare
favorably with the messages and acts Of his predeces
sors We sincerely wish him every blessing in his
retirement, aud hope his wespent life may be hap.
PLY prolonged.
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ITrOnTAyr PROM FLORIDA.
INFUEIN I FIUI ri'VE''VH'
| We are indebted to the Charleston Courier Tor 'hc
;"il"win: from nm Extra Of Tie Tapico FcnIns uli'

We are indebted to the Charleston Courier Tor 'hc
following from nm Extra Of Tie Tanpico ren'ns ul''
dated the &;:i December:
INDIAN WAR INEVITABLE
N'ne !SOid.rr. fired rpm by me- ia""s - Srr'" ."''
!Mssocrcd!
The following official information was received III
headquarters of the troop. in Florida about hall.past
II o'clock last night. The intelligence WAS brought
from Fort Myers by the L. ). steamer Ranger. Inc
Ranger left Fort Myers the morning of The ~!
instant:
"FoRr Brooks, (FLA,) Dec. %, 1850.
"An exploring party, under the command OF Lout.
George L. Hartsu.f I'd Artillery, consisting of one
sergeant one corporal, and several privRtcs. were
suddenly attacked by party of Seminole Indians on
the 2itl, about sixteen miles southeast from Fort
Simon Drum that post being abou forty miles south
east from Fort Myers The party left Fort Myers
on the morning of tho eth Instant and up 10 the time
OF attack were engaged in making REORGANIZATION
of the portion OF the Big Cypress Swamp examined
by the troops last winter. Three men of the com
lnand arrived at Fort Myers on the night of the 2ls
IL IL supposed that Lieut.. llarsu and Tie remainder
of his party have been killed. Most Of the public
animals with the expedition, some eighteen in mum
Der, were also SHOT down. Lieut. Harsu6, when lust
SEEM had one arm broken, md is supposed to have
been wounded in the side. Private Hanna, of com
pany Il, I'd Artillery one of the party who escaped
brought the above information to Fort Myers. Han
nu WIS wounded i'll the abdomen-not seriously, i;is
Thought He left another Of the party, private Baker
also wounded, about eighteen miles from Fort Myers.
Baker gave out ut that point, and could far
ther. The Indians making tho attack were some
twenty-five or thirty in number. Two companies OF
the I'd Artillery were TO leave Fort Myers on the
morning of the 22d instant, in search of Lieut.. Hart
sutr and the missing members If the party. Other
movements Of the troops in the direction of the battle.
ground were ordered immediately on the receipt OF
the information concerning the attack"
The above information embraces every thing known
officially concerning the attack, up TO the departure
of the Ranger and is respectfully furnished for the
information of The nublc,
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THE NEXT PRESIDENT.

The Democracy i, now one determined. compact
and national party. Sectional feuds aud SECTIONAL
feelings are obteratel and forgotten. It's the party
Of the Constitution and the countryside only shce,
anchor of hope to the conservative aud PATRIOTIC
Let US endeavor to preserve its unity and integrity,
not divide by discussions to the superior claims
Of the North or the South to the next Presidency
The Democratic party knows no North, no South. 1t
recognize. no sectional, no personal claim to the
Presidency. When the nominating Convention
meets let it select its candidate with sole reference
to the good of the country. Let US excite ns little
personal or sectional prejudice III the mean time as
possible, 30 that We may conduct the canvass with
tue same zeal, derotedness and harmony, that we
now practice. If the friends of the many distin-
guishcd men who have been suggested us candidates
choose to present their claims let them 30 40 without
disparaging the merits or claims of others. Above
all things. however, let avoid raising the sectional
question Of The claims Of North or South to the Of.
fee. Tue Office belongs to the country, not TO sec
lions. Get the right man aud he will be sure to do
equal justice to all sections.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-01-01
A NEM DEVELOPMENT.

| The Southern representatives uf the knnw-N"-
thing Order in Congress had another opportunity pre-.
semtrd to them on Friday, in the House, in the fol
lowing resolution of Mr.. Seward of Georgia, 10 vote
for Colonel Richardson, the Democratic candidate
| for Speaker:
"Whcreas it is apparent under tho existing differ
ences of opinion in this House, that organization
thereof can be elected without effort to unite
all that agree on the doctrine OF Intervention as
asserted in the Kansas and Nebraska act-rz: that
the people of the Territories shall he left perfectly
free 20 regulate their domestic policy; and where
as it is Indispensable To effect organization that
all differences 81 opinion On other Questions should
be postponed without compromise or CONCESSION on
the part OF any member voting Tor THIS resolution :;
be i:
'Resolvcd, That William A. Richardson be chosen
Speaker Of the House of Representatives for the
Thirty fourth Congress-
Mr.. Seward offered this resolution III good faith :;
but how was il received by the Southern Americans
ia Congress How WAS il received by those who
profess to be devoted, heart and SOUL to the instn-
tons aud interests of the South The debate OF Fri.
dav will tell the story. Hon. Humphrey Marshall OF
Kentucky, an experienced parIainrnturlhn, ami gen
orally recognised a. leader ot nlI peculiar Urgam
zation gave tho propOsti" OF Mr. Seward the go-by
the ground thn AS the friends II American prlnc
pies know Nothing docrines) were in the majority
in the hail. the Democrats oug Oh, not 10 ask the Anne
ricans" to yield TO them, but should leave the Amcr
can majority to decide who should be the Speaker -
The AboiliOnIs,- in the House, iLmiliar!y called the
Republicans are generally Know Nothing also, nmd
these added 10 the Southern Know OthiuSs, cons
tu;c the American party! j: this the party which
Col. Marshall suggests that the Democracy should
Weld 10 There is considerable discussion going on
among the Southern Know. Nothing papers 10 who
is responsible for the dsorganizaon of the House OF
Representatives.: but We presume Ills new develop
ment will disspate any doubt :at may hereafter br
entertained on The subject, at leas. in that QUARTER
Hu,ISurtOH LHrOH.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-01-01
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR LEAKE.

The official duties Of this distinguished and eo
quent gentleman were brought to close yesterday
A. the President of the Senate for the last four yenrs
ar. Leakes labors have been arduous and response.
ble far beyond those of any Of his predecessors in Of
fce, and yet he has discharged them NIL with so
much impartiaty dignity and ability as to cell forth
not simply the unanimous thanks Of the intelligent
body which he presided, but thanks bestowed in
such way as to carry with them the assurance that
they were cordially given because they were honest
" deserved. We believe that all who have had an
opportunity to observe Mr.. Leuks's official course
viii, cheerfully unite with the Senate in their hand
some appreciation of his services presiding officer
ard further heartily concur in the sincere aspiration
that his future may be happy, prosperous aud sue
eessul The reader is referred to the Senate proceed
ings in another counn,where will be found the very
appropriate resolutions of the Senate and the ADM
rable valedictory Of Lieut.. Gov. Leake.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-01-01
THE DEMOCRACY STAND FIRM.

The Democratic phaanx in the House Of Repre-
sentatives stand firm and fest. There is wavernG.
On Friday evening another caucu, was called, and
attended by majority of the Democratic mem
bcrs and there, after full and harmonious inter
change Of opinions they unanimously decided rs fol-
lows:
"Resolved That will adhere platform and our
NOMINEES"
This is the sentiment Of the Democracy of the
Union. Everywhere the firm md united action ofthe
Democrats is applauded, and thu slightest ialfcring
would mur,iiy the noblest party that exist
ed in any country. Let the answer bG Ia all proposals
from our opponents, that of Paul Jones in one nf his
conflicts when asked if he had surrendcred and truly
may use his words in view Of the great issues aud
contests upon which only entering "Surr-n-
der" said tho hero, "Navcr! The battle las only
tegnal"-[ Washington Union.