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, 1856-07-04

MAJ. VAN BoKKENIN.-We have on file
communication, to which We will give
publicity next week, from a gentleman con
nected with the Northern battalion, Maj
Van Bokkelin), for which we bespeak, in
advance, an attentive perusal.
The Major, with command of about
60 men, has recently been on scout ia
the Snoqualmic pass, for the purpose oI
examining the same, with nn object Of Sc
lecting suitable locality for the erection
Of fort, whereby TO defend that pass, from
the passage across it, of the hostile Indi'
ans. AS will be seen by. the communica'
tion when it appears, the Major and part
of his command "a part having been acci
dentally separated from him), have expe.
rienced much suffering and fatigue durpg
the examination of the pass, on tho scout
being out of provisions for two days, and
as an alternative, being obliged to subsist
on the inner surface of spruce bark.
The Major, and part of his command
arrived at Fort Alder, on his return, much
exhausted His and their power Of en-
DURANGO was most severely taxed on the
expedition, and presents an exhibition oI
tciH, purpose and patriotism, perhaps une-
qu aled since the commencement of Indian
hostilities
, 1856-07-04

v THE ELEcrIox.-Bldck republican appoint
ments for stampiIg this eOuniy.-In another
column will be found banter for all the
opponents of niggerism to meet the orators
Of the black-republicon ticket, in the dis
cussion of principles which that party pro.
fesses, at the times and places there emu
merated.
The eloquent candidate for the council,
Mr.. B. F. BRowN, we presume will take
the lead. For one, we consider it unnec-
essary to spend our breath in answering
the crazy appeals Of fanaticism. Before
entering upon the discharge of his hercule-
an task, we beg to remind him Of the
fate Of one Of his brethren, which we CLEAN
from on extract Of private letter from a
gentleman now in Washington City, which
reads as follows:
Zone day last week, while the old fel-
low referring to Mr.. Giddings was raving
and pitching about the fugitive slave cases
in Cincinnati, and believing about the out
ragged mother staining her hands in the
blood Of her own little ddrkie the coutem-
plation Of such a scene was too much for
his sympathetic nerves-so he feel Nat on
the floor in fainting ft."
Let Mr. BRowN be admonished in time
by the above and other current events.
, 1856-07-04

!, Our NATIONAL SABBArH-THE 4rH JULY
In consequence of the war which has been
raging around us for the last nine months,
more especially than from any other cause
no public festivity took place here on the
4tb. our nations birthday. 1t has been
celebrated more as day of fasting and
prayer, than one of hilarity and jubilee
This may account, in some sense, for the de
Law in the issue of our paper one day behind
that of its usual appearance.
, 1856-07-04
D9- We have in type the letter Of Col

S9r We have in type the letter of Col.
T. r. CoRNELlus-O. NJ. V.-addresscd to
Gov. CURRY, (which VIC have copied from
the Oregon Times, refuting the base SIAN
ders of Gen. Wool, concerning the campaign
of the Oregon Volunteers, under Col. c., in
the present Indian war. twill appear next
week. 1t is an excellent vindication of the
volunteer service.
, 1856-07-04

NOMINATION IN SAwAMsH CouxrY.
as we are going TO press, we learn that
Mr. MoRRow, who represented this county
last year in. the legislature so ably and
efficiently, has beg again nominated. It
is good selection, anu we doubt not will
be supported almost unanimously by the
people. -.
, 1856-07-04

SAwAMsH COUNrY.-This patriotic and
democratic little county, we believe has
not yet made her nominations for the vari-
ous Offices to be filed at the coming elec'
ton. Whoever be may be, she could not
do otherwise than send sterling democrat
to our next Legislature
, 1856-07-04

"a Our latest advices from the country
of the Nez Perces and Spokanes, indicate
the continuance Of those tribes on terms Of
fast friendship with the whites,
, 1856-07-04

To DeiInquents-U. $. ScIip'--Those indebted
to the Pioneer Democrat office for subscription or
advertising are informed that u S. Scrip will be Ia
ken at par in payment Of old debts, or even to settle
accnnnts 10 date--ith Anril, '5G. Il
, 1856-07-04

~ Our, thanks are due to Hon, J, Par
ron ANDERSON, for late and important Con
yrcssionS1 fsvorS
, 1856-07-04
"RepreSeltatiOnS."

B6- Since the publication of the two
Representations" connected with, and
sustaining the action of Gov. STEVENS, for
declaring and enforcing martial law over
the counties of Pierce aud Thurston, for
reasons therein set forth, we have received
the names, at this Office, of more than 200
additional-some fifty from the county Of
Pierce, and near 100 from the county Of
CLARK. This is exclusive, in the main, Of
the commands of Col SHAW, and Maj. VAN
BoKKELIN-northern battalion. We are
informed that the counties Of Island, What
com and Jefferson, will fully sustain the ac-
tion Of the executive. The northern bat
TALON, we have it on good authority, with
but ole or two exceptions, are united in its
support of the position assumed by Gov.
Stevens. A large majority of the voters
of the territory have already given in their
adhesion in support of the position he has
assumed on the martial law question
fright or rcrOng." They are determined
not to see him crushed, in the discharge of
his duty, through the envy, malice and all
uncharitableness Of few designing men,
We propose to rc-publish these "represen-
tations" to Hons. J. PATTON ANDERSON and
JOSEPH LANE, Delegates in Congress from
Washington and Oregon with the addition
ofseveral hundred names, in next weeks ISSUE
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PERSONAL.
Forrest is playing In Philadell

.... Forrest is playing In Philadelphia.
80. Hon. Robert Smith, of St. Paui's,
Minnesota, is at Willards'
80. Ex. Gov. Anthony of Rhode Island
and Col. Lincoln of New York, are stopping
at Willards'.
.... Parodi gave a concert in Baltimore
last night, and gives one in Philadelphia on
Tuesday night next.
go. Gov. Wise attended Democratic meet
ing in Richmond, on Wednesday night, and
made q speech on the occasion.
....Hon. James Lyons and VIM. LII. McPar.
land, of Richmond, Va, have arrived in this
city, and are stopping at Willards.
-. j. Prescott Hall, formerly u. s. Dis
trict Attorney Of New York, will be named
for u. S. Senator before the General Assem-
bly, Of Rhode Island
80. Aianson Douglas, deceased. os T,ov
whose death was announced last week. Ieft a
very large property-variously estimated AZ
from $500, 900 TO 81 900 900. His whole life
from early manhood TO old age, was deyot ed
to mOney-getting and keeping it,
.... Herr Driesbach, the F" Lion King, " got
married two or three years ago, and became
a farmer in Ohio. The other day be visited
at GAINESVILLE, where they have been VIM
tered-his pet animals, which had not seen
him for more than two years, and with one
exception) - appeared to recognize him
and those which had been his especial favor
ties became Jealous Of the caresses he b.
slowed upon the others
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PARoDI To-NIsHT.-To.night Parodi gives
her anxiously anticipated concert at Odd Eel
lows Hal, when those who are fortunate
enough to have secured seats will have an
addition to the ordinary programme, ola
Marseillaise and &c The Star spangled Ban
nsr," as nobody else but Parodi can render
them. Farodi sang in Baltimore last night at
the new Assembly Rooms, to an audience of
more than fifteen hundred people. The Sun
in noticing the performance says: ala Mar
seillaise was most spirited effort, and de.
livsred with thrilling energy and all the fer
vor and intensity of patriotic feeling. In the
flashing eye, the arehing neck, and the head
advanced the Imagination could realize the
very eagle of France personifed in the az
tist -
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United States Patent Office,
WASHINGTON Anril ~ 1859

IN THE PETITION OF JOSEPH WHIT
" WORTH, Of NJ anchester, England, PRAYING
for the extension Of patent granted to him. bear
Ing date the I'd August, 1912, for an improvement
In "Machine for sweeping and cleaning streets -
for seven years from the expiration Of said patent
which takes place on the ID day Of August, 1855 !:
1t is ordered, that the petition be heard at the
Patent Office on Monday, the 14th Of July next, at
II O'Clock m; and all persons are notified to ap.
pear and show cause, II any they have, why said
petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file In the Patent Once their objections specially
set forth in writing, at least twenty DAYS before
the day Of hearing; all testimony hled by either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted In accordance with the rules Of
the Office, which will be furnished on application
The testimony In the case will be closed on the
Sd day OF July; dispositions and other papers
relied upon as testimony must be fled in the Of.
fee on or before the morning Of that day; the ar
guments, II any, within ten DAYS thereafter
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Intelligencer and Evening Star, Wash
ington, d. c.. Republican, Baltimore; Eve1ing
Argus: Philadelphia; Day Book, New York, and
Post, Boston, Massachusetts once week for three
successive weeks previous to the l4th day Of July
next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
P.S.-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Once
with paper containing this notice.
apr lS-1aw3w
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TIE NEW YORK SUNDAY MERcURY.-We
perceive that Father southworth, "John
Smith, Jr., Of Arkansas" is about to polish
in the New York Sunday Mercury his re
miniscences Of Tammany Hall. They will
afford rich treat to the politicians of all par
ties in all quarters of the country. The queer
old gentleman has a remarkably retentive
memory where politics are concerned, and is
famous for discOursing, with Pen in hand, of
occurrences happening twenty years ago, with
as much freshness and copiousness of detail as
though they happened but yesterday. His
"reminiscences Of Old Tammany will be well
worth preserving.
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SPIRIT OF TIE MORNING PRESS.

The Intell'gencer regards as authentic a
statement made in the Journal Of Commerce,
BY its Washington correspondent, that in case
the British Government fail to recall Mr..
Champion the President will promptly dismiss
him. The editor thinks that there is not so
much truth in what the correspondent adds
concerning the unanimity Of the Senate in
favor Of that policy. Our friends Of the IN
telf,gsncsr are slow in cOmprehending what
nearly all others here have known for some
time. We apprehend the Journals CORES
pondent is correct in both statements.
The Union is to-day defending the Kansas
State bill of Senator Douglas from the mis-
representations of the Abolitionists.
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TIE OPERA.-Every seat in the National
was filed last night. The Bohemian Girl, -
as sung by the Pyne d Harrison troupe,
brought forth constantly recurring and uni
versal plaudits. Louisa Pyne's rendering of
the Sky Lark" song, equalled that of Jenny
Lind in similar pieces, if the taste and deli
cacy with which its wonderful passages were
executed by Miss P. did not surpass the exc
cution of the Lind in her echo song. She has
not the Limbs power (volume) of voice, but
her execution Of such passages of music as
are the gems of the " Sky Lark" touch the
heart and charm the ear of cultivated taste
far more than Jenny Lind ever did in render
ing her songs Of that class.
Mr.. Harrison's piano passages and his fall
setto execution, were again and again encored.
Mr.. Horncastle sung the role of Devilshoof
with faultless correctness but those who
have heard Seguin in the part, can never be
content with its execution in English by any
other basso. 1t was Seguin's master piece
He made the character in this country, and
his fame deserves to be inseparably connected
with it. Mr.. Stretton, too, added greatly to
the pleasantly of the evening.
Miss Louisa Pyne wisely reserved the great
piece of the troupe for her benefit, which
comes of tonight, viz the English version of
Rossini's chat G'OsuVre 4" III Barbierre''-The
Barber Of Seville-than which no other opera
was ever so often performed in all countries,
or 80 long maintained its superiority as en-
brscing the most charming scores known to
the history Of the musical drama
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To THE LADIES.

WJE HAVE IN STORE THE FOLLOW
w ing Goods, which we are prepared to sell
from 20 to 25 per cent less than the usual prices
having just purchased them at auction at great
sacrifices:
500 Swiss Embroidered Collars, from 90 Y to 50 so
% Silk Robes at $40, worth S25
$50 Eugene do, eco yards each) at IS
10 pieces black Silk, very cheap
A splendid assortment Of colored Silks
200 Stella Shawls, very low
$50 Scarfs, hew designs
rs printed bordered do, all wool
500 Linen Tablecloths, a, great sacrifices
zoo dozen Ladies' Liaen AandkercEiefs, great
bargains
800 Cambria and Swiss Bands, all prices
Tog with great many other desirable
goods, which will be sold very low.
X. w. CARTER,
ap 19-eo2w Cor. 7th ST. and La avenue
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Grand Exhibition & Nav Ball

Grand Exhibition & May Ball.
DROF. H. w. MUNDER TAKES GREAT
L pleasure In announcing to the public ga
EXHIBITION AND MAY BALL ~
the Star Ohice) on THURSDAY EVEe Alik
MING, May LIST, 1856
He has exerted himself to the utmost Of his
ability to render this Exhibition, II possible,
more brilliant than the one given by him last
year at the National Theatre Several new beau
tiful, and complicated Dances will be introduced
together with portion Of his former favorte col
lection.
The following programme of Dances are supe-
rior In point Of beauty, grace, and execution than
any offered to a Washington audience:
l. College Hornpipe, by masters.
2. La Cachucha, by misses, two OF which are S
and years Of age.
3. Crac0vienne, by 4 misses, (Elsler STYLE
4. La Smolenski, by Kisses
S. Highland Fling, by masters.
6. Gsvot de Vestres, by 2 misses.
7. FL Jelee de Jeres, by miss (Elsler STYLE
y. Pas de Trois, by 3 misses, and years Of age
and master7 This dance Is danced with
much precision, and is both difficult and
10. Syrian Waltz, by Prof. Munder and young
II. The Grand Flower Dance, by 20 misses. ss
introduced by the Viennoise Children 1t
Is composed Of is arches and Is circles, Of
roses OF every variety and color.
IL. The Grand Shawl Dance, by ~ misses, which
has been altered and improved with the
exception OF the Growing Scene, the rand
March, and Ascension upon the Throne,
which has always been considered perfect
WEBER'S MILITARY AND COTILLON
BAND Is engaged for the occasion.
The ladies who attended the Theatre Ball, his
present and former patrons, and the patrons Of
his Brother Professors are cordially invited to
attend, as there will be no invitation CARDS dis
tributed q ....-.. .t- ...'....
N. Bit has been rumored by some malicious
person that nv hall Ii not iufRcienuy strong to
bold the great crowd that will attend my exhibit.
ton To satisfy the public to the contrary, I
have had the building thoroughly examined, and
be perfectly safe, ap l9-eotb
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CoRREcrroN.-Yesterday it was stated in
the Star that the lady of President Pierce
graced the Opera with her presence on the
night before. 1t was, of course, an error, as
Mrs. Pierce does not attend places of amuse-
msnt. 1t is impossible for an editor to look
over all copy that goes into a daily paper.
Had We seen the paragraph it would have been
corrected
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

I BEG LEAVE TO INFORM MY OLD Gus.
i toners and the public generally, that have
as ain resumed business next door TO nv old stand
under the firm Of G. WOODWARD, Son & Co ,
where we will keep constantly on hand an assert.
ment Of STOVES and CRATES Of all kinds
Alsn. REFRIGERATORS, WATER-COOL-
ERS. BOSTON hot BATHS, SAFES, Chill
DREN'S CABS, &c. All Of which we will sell
very low for cash. Please give a call
T.. WOODWARD, SON Il CO
an 19-St Penn. av. bet 10th and lth SITS
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LIME!-LlME.-LlME!

HAVE NOW ON HAND A THOUSAND
berrels Of the best quality Of WOOD-BURNT
LIME, which can and will sell cheaper than
any other manufacturer in Washington l will
also, from this day open a kiln Of wood burnt
Lime every week, so that 1t can always be had
fresh and good
Also, constantly on hand splendid article Of
CEMENT, HAIR and PLASTER which will
be sold cheap.
LAWSON p. HOOVER
Potomac Lime Kiins, 9th street, one square
south Of the Lower Bridge, near Georgetown.
an lS-IOt
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MARBLE MANTELS.

MARBLE M A N Il ELS AT NORTHERN
Nl PRICES The subscriber has for sale a
choice assortment Of Plain and Ornamental Ital-
ian Marble MANTELS Of the newest patterns
and superior finish, which he has determined to
dispose Of at as low prices as can be procured in
any Of the Northern cities. Persons DESTROYS Of
purchasing will find il to their advantage to call
JACOB VEIHMEYER,
Marble and Brown Stone Yard, on 14th,
ap l9-SMW3t# Corner e. street
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

In the Senate, yesterday, after we went to
press, the balance of the days session was de.
voted to the consideration of private bills, a
number of which were passed among the m
being one for the relief Of Mrs Elizabeth v.
Lomax, and one for the relief of Franck Tay-
lor.
An Intellectual motion was made to take up
the bill to incorporate the Columbia Wood
Gas Company" of the District of Columbia.
In the House, at the conclusion of the
speech Of Mr.. Walker in favor Of the refer.
ence of the bills reported with favorable re-
concentrations from the Court of Claims to
the Committee of the Whole House
Mr.. Richie obtained the floor, but gave way.
They then went into Committee of the Whole
on the state of the Union, and again taking
up the Deficiency bill, the following, among
other amendments, were concurred in:
For filling up and draining the grounds in
the vincinity Of the national greenhouse,
known as the Botanic garden, and for walling
the creek which passes through the same,
S. 650''
For continuing the grading and planting
with trees the unimproved portions Of the
Mall, $4,000"
Among the amendments non-concurred in
were the following:
90 For the repairs Of Pennsylvania avenue,
So OOO"
% For taking care of grounds south Of the
Presidents House, continuing the improve
ments Of the same, and keeping them in or
der SO 900 -
"For construction of sewer in Judiciary
square, 5000"
:" For filling up ravine in Judiciary square,
$1,000"
"For placing tho sewer openings along
Pennsylvania avenue under the footway, and
trapping tue same, SS,000."
For the purchase of trees and tree boxes,
$1,000"
"For repairs of the Navy Yard and upper
bridges of the Eastern branch of the Potomac
river, S. ,0O0."
Mr.. Smith, of Virginia, moved to insert in
the bill an appropriation of So, 900 for the re
pairs of the Potomac bridge, known ms the
" Long Bridge" He stated that this amend
ment was in exact conformity with the re-
quirements of the Commissioner of Public
Buildings and the recommendation of the
Secretary of the Interior Owing to the heavy
pressure Of the ice a portion Of the bridge
was in very dangerous condition, and re-
quired repairs to prevent, perhaps, a most So.
rious catastrophe. The appropriation was re-
quired not only on private but public consid
erations.
The amendment was rejected
The committee, having disposed of all the
amendments Oh tne Oenate, rose ana reported
its action to the House.
The question being on the said amend.
ments-
Mr.. Phelps demanded the previous ques.
ton which was seconded and the bill was
postponed until Monday
On motion Of Mr. Phelps, from the commit
tee of conference on that measure, the House
receded from its disagreement to the Senate's
amendment to the West Point Academy ap-
lot
Of certain employees there.
And then they adjourned until Monday next.
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GODEY's LADY Book FOR MAY, Just received
from j. Shillington, contains some twenty.
seven fine embellishments, with articles to
match, and we should think must be a most
acceptable publication to the ladies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-19

TIE IRISH NEws.-From A. Adamson we
have Meagher's new paper, and, from hasty
glance, 1t seems well filled with original and
selected matter. geographically it presents
q good appearance.
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THE WEEKLY STAR

for to-day can safely challenge competition, as
afording the most reading matter, of the best
quality, in the neatest style, and at the cheap
est rate of any weekly paper published In
addition to its full budget of reliable Wash
ington News, it contains vast quantity of
choice selected matter.
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A CARD TO THE LADIES.

MRS. MATER, FASHIONABLE DRESS
WI maker, No a7s Ninth street, between ID and
+, for many years experience In the business In
Philadelphia, solicits a share Of the public pa
tronage, and, from long experience, will safely
promise satisfaction to all who may call on her.
Just received the LATEST FASHIONS from
New York also, new style NEGLI6EE.
WANTED-Several Dung Ladies to work at
the above business. apl9-2t*
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LIST OF LETTERS
Rs"aaiaiss IN tAs Pest one., Washington, ID. C

April 10, 1855.
tOrdered to be advertised in the " Evesiag
Sfar,o agreeable to the following section Of the
Post Once Law-it being the newspaper having
lished In Washington:
SIC. S. And be IL further enacted, That the
list OF letters remaining uncalled for in any post
papers shall be printed, shall, hereafter, be pub
lished once only in the newspaper which, being
issued weekly, or oftener, shall hars the iargssf
circulation within the range Of the delivery OF
said ONCE, to be decided by the postmaster ut
such Office.
WPersons applying In the following list Wi
SAY are
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ECOPIES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
M Of the Worlds Convention Of Young
Mems Christian Associations held in Paris In
August last, have just been received and can be
obtained from the undersigned. Price IS cents
Also, the proceedings Of the first Csnvent on OF
American You & Mems Christian Associations at
SIS "A hundred, or 20 cents single copy. These
reports contain a large amount Of valuable infor
Bation, be sides able addresses &c
Apply to WILLIAM J. RHEES, Washington,
ID. q. ap 10 1t
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FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD

MAYORS OFFICE.
Warrington, April l., 1856,
"A RkWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOL.
IA lars Is hereby offered for the apprehension
and conviction Of WASHINGTON NAILOR.
who was arrested for burglary and admitted 10
bail, and who has since abscOnded. Said NaIlor
is ABOUT thirty six years OF age, about i've feet
eight inches high, dark comp e, ion, weight about
lao pounds; when spoken 10 has downward
look, and is very talkative and speaks quick He
bad at the time he left full suit OF hair and was
onaccustomed to shave any portion Of his beard,
which was very long when be left
ap lS-lw JNO II. TOWERS, Mayor
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The President, accom- panied by the Score.

The President, accompanied by the Secre-
tary of the Navy, and his private secretary,
Sidney Webster, Esq, left Washington by
the Al p m, train yesterday, for Annapolis,
to visit the steam frigate Merrimac this morn
ing They are expected to return this after
noon. We hear that quite number of the
members of both Houses of Congress went over
to-day.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Experimentation yesterday, 18th of April,
there were of Treasury warrants entered on
the books Of the Department-