davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

A UCTION SALE OF FANCY GOODS, PER-
"A FUMERy, COMBS, BRUSHES, FRENCH MIRRORS,
SHOW CASES, COUNTERS, STORE FURNITURE,
CHANDELIERS, AND OTHER ARTICLEs.-WIll be sold
at public auction on TUESDAY,, the 18th April,
1857, by virtue of deed of trust from Selby Parker
recorded in the land records of Washington county,
d. c., IN Ilber j. A. s., No. 49, folios to ten, at
the store OF SAID Parker uEd the National Hotel,
in square 49l, Washington city and for the purpose
of said trust all the stock in trade Of said Parker as
enumerated in the schedule of said deed consisting
of various Fancy Goods
A large collection of Combs and Brushes
Perfumery, Porte Monnaies Playing Cards
Ladies Cabas, Fans, Raisors and Strops
Soaps, Card Cases, LII silver and in pearl
lndia-rubber Toys, Scissors, Hair Oil, Tooth
Brushes
Ladies' and gents very finest Kid and Silk Gloves
Bead Purses. also, three large French Mirrors
Counter or show Cases, with plated frames
Show Cases with mahogany frames
large Gilt Chandelier, with five branches
gilt smaller Chandeliers, gilt Window Lights
long Panel Counters, one Clock, Oil Floor Cloth
Chairs, and sundry other articles of Store Furni-
ture.
The sale will commence on the above described
premises, at 10 O'Clock a. m on Tuesday, the 18th
April 1857 and will be continued there from day
day, beginning at the same hour until the whole is
disposed of.
cash all sums over that amount, credit of 90
and 90 days, i'm equa amounts, for notes bearing in
terest, with approved endorsers. BY order Of tie
Trustees JAMES NJ. McRAE, and
WILLIAM ii. PARKER.
ap l6-d&ds A. GREN. Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
BY A. GREEN, AuctIoneer.

by n. UhbfsN, AuctlOneer.
GALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
- FURNITURE BY ORDER OF THE ORPHANS CoURT.
On MONDAY, the nth instant, shall sell, by order
OF the Orphans Court at 10 O'Clock a. m at No. H.
south side Of Penn. avenue, opposite Wizards Ho-
tel, all the Household and Kitchen Furniture the
personal effects of the late Samuel w. Handy, de-
ceased. viz:
Mahogany Sofas and Bureaus
Do Parlor and Rocking Chairs
Do Dining and other Tables
Do Bookcase and Secretary
Gilt frame and other Looking Glasses
Maple and walnut Cottage Bedstead
Wardrobes and Washstands
Feather Beds, Bedding, aud Mattresses
Window Curtains
Parlor, passage, staff and other Carpets and Rugs
China, Glass. and Crockery Ware
Cooking and other Stoves
Lamps of every description
With good assortment of Kitchen REQUISITES.
Terms: All sums under S25, cash over SIS, a
credit of 30 and 90 days, for notes satisfactorily en-
dorsed, bearing interest.
up lad A. GREEN Auct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
BY C. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS.
The subscriber, by virtue of a deed Of trust re-
corded In Llber j. A. ., No l8 olOs $50, 800, and
9i one of the land records of Washington county,
DAY, the I'D day of April next, at o'cock p. M,
public auction. for cash, to the highest bidder all
numbered l6 and IL, of Webb & Bradley's subdivision
of Square 58, in the city of Washington, the
Is recorded IN the office of the Surveyor Of said city.
This property is eigibly situated on street, be-
tween Sd and 4th streets. Terms of sale-cash.
CHARLES HIBBS, Trustee.
ap l-2aw&ds c. w. BOTELER, Anctioneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Another Clergyman I'm Trouble.

BosToN, April Is "A clergyman at Cohasset
is being examined before a church council on
charges Of adultery, lying, and indecent exposure
of person. He is about thirty-hv years old,
preached for $500 year, and has wife and seven
children. member of his church Is the ac-
cuser. Elder Paul Townsend presidss over the
examination. which causes great excitement ia
Cohasset and vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

nESiRALE RESIDENCE ON r STREET,
~ BETWEEN 18TH AND l4TH STREETS, AT PUBLIC
AUcTIoN.-On MONDAY AFTERNOON. April
Ath, at O'Clock, on the premises, shall sell the
east half of Lot numbered nineteen, in Square num-
bered two hundred and fifty four fronting q feet 81;
inches on North L street. between 18th and l4tf
streets west and running hack l5e feet to S1-feei
alley with the improvements, consisting of a sub
stantiai and well built Brick Dwelling House, CON
tanning eleven rooms, with hack building, kitchen
large brick stable and other necessary ont-buldngs
residence. commanding fine view of the Potomac
river and southern part of the city, and is admirably
drained, with a hne paved alley in the rear.
Terms: One-fourth cash; the residue i'm six
twelve, and eighteen MONTHS with interest, secured
by deed of trust on the property.
apl4-d JAS. C.. MEG UfRE, Auctioneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

=, AN INTERESTING PRESENTATION OF PL.rE.-At
ne prese fst by the Granite Cutters upon the
Granite Cutters, addressed him as follows:
Allow me, in behalf of the Granite Cutters in your
employment, to present You with this Silver Service
as slight token of appreciation of your kindness
and friend In this connection let us not forget Ia
make honorable mention of Captain Nj. c. Melgs
member.
Sir, we hope you will receive this, MS we offer it.
be broken, that you may never want for fountain to
MI IL, or Trend 70 pledge you IN sparkling bumper
capt, Sweat said. IN reply:
Gentlemen of the Granite Cutters Society: II
pIoHa event IN mans life to receive the ap.
OF his fellowworkmen. Alt hough am not gifted
with that eloqnence of speech which the impulses Of
my heart would truly utter, IL will not he expected
me TO reply in detail to the complimentary illusions
made IN your address just delivered through your
unex pected testimonial Of your respect and esteem
as shown by the presentation of this beautiful and
gentlemen: 1t is now more than thirty years since
hrst became contractor in this part of the coun-
The monuments Of your skill and workmanship are
already winning the admiration and praise OF the
PUBLIC; Ion have shown to the world. on the Gen
eral Post Office. that something more than cellar
walls can be wrought out Of granite.
occasion, that am entitled to but small share OF
me credit that your partIallty would seem to indi
name will command page in history second to none
as the designer, under whose direction most of the
great public works Of this Metropolis going for
many acts courtesy and appreciation that you have
been favored with.
/ have ever found him willing and anxious to fur
ther the interests Of the prompt and skfu mechan-
lc, and a friend to the laboring man.
Gentlemen: Owing to the infTm state of my health
ut this time may be absent from You for a season
but the remembrance of EACH and all of yOu will be
found in the choicest corner of my heart. May we
all live allotted time, and continue to thrive and
command the respect of all mankind.
Allow me again to return you my thanks for the
courtesy and distinguished consideration with which
you have honored me in the presentation of this en-
blem of your regard.
This presentation took place at ]. Hamlin's RES
TAURANT, when the party immediately sat down to
bountiful and palatable Supper, where songs and
tOasts, together with generous wine" made the
hours fy UNDECIDED until morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
New York Markets.

New YORK, April i6.-Flour Is firm. Sales Of
9,0O0 bbls State IS .65a5 so; Southern sc 25a6 so
Wheat is quiet. Sales of 600 bushels. South
en white SI6O; red 81 40.
Corn is heavy. Sales Of 600 bushels; mixed
Tie; White 7la74.
Pork has advanced 25c; mess 500. Beef steady;
Chicago repacked Sl6.25. Lard is unchanged !;
bbls. Hxal4x.
Whisky has advanced; Ohio 21xe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
The baltimore Fire.

BALTIMORE, April l6.-The search among the
ruins of the great fire is still going on. Five
bodies have been taken out this morning, and
some still missing. Thus far, thirteen deaths
are known with certainty. A large mass Of peo-
pie throng the scene of the disaster, watching the
search The remains OF Mr.. Buckley, one of the
Directors independent Fire Company, have not
vet been found, but he is known to have been in
the building when the wall fell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Financial.

New YORK, April l6.-Stocks are higher Chi
cago and Rock Island eX; Cumberland Coal
Company Is; Illinois Central shares I3lK; Mich
igan southern, 20; NewYork Central se5; Penn
sylvania Coal Company 3d. Reading S0x; Mis-
souri, 6's ST.
Sterling exchange Is dull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Policeman Murdered By Burglars.

New YORK, April 15.-Policeman Stephen r.
HardenbroOke was last night murdered by two
burglars whom he had arrested in the act Of rob-
berry. They stabbed him in his back and he died
soon after. Both murderers escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, April i6-Flour has advanced;
sale at S6aS6. l2k. Wheat has advanced Sale ,
but quotations cannot vet be given with accuracy
Corn is very firm; white 60a65c. and yellow. 64a
a66c. Whisky is unchanged; sales Of city at 25a
27hc.; Ohio is held at %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Destructive Fire nj Pittsburg.

PITIsBURG, April IA disastrous fire oc-
CURED this morning at South Pittsburg. The
planning mill Of James Millnger was destroyed,
together with two million feet Of seasoned lum-
Der. Also, three adjoining dwellings. Mr.. Mil
linger's loss is estimated at 1900, on which
there is an insurance of $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
By JAS. C. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.

DESIRABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY AT
IL THE CORNER OF NEw YORK AvfSUE AND 4TH
STREET WEST AT PuBLIc AUCTION.-On HIDAl
AFTERNOON, April nth, at 51s O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell two parts of Lot numbered i've,
IN Square numbered FIVE hundred and twenty tive,
having front together OF 81 feet inches ON New
\ oTk avenue, near the corner of 4th street west,
running back about 90 feet
IS one 81 these Lots is improved with two story
Tame dwelling House, containing six rooms.
Terms: One-third cash the residue in and Il
months, with interest, secured by deed Of trust
the premises.
apl4-d ]. C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
An Interesting Divorce Case.

BosToS,e April 1.-THE Dalton divorce case
commenced before Judge Merrick, Of the Su-
preme Court. this morning. Ii is a sequel to the
Coburn and Dalton assault case, which resulted
in the death of young Sumner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Election of Judge i'm Iowa.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, April I5.-wilson (DemocraD
has been elected Judge Of this-the second-dis-
trict of Iowa, by 1 .S6i nuority-a democratic
gain, since November, Of 2 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Total registered voters

Total registered voters. $50
AS each voter has to pay poll tax of one dollar
for the benefit of public schools the amount to be
collected and applied for that purpose this year
will be 90 $40.
A BLow.-The "sea' was higher on the Poto-
mac, yesterday, than ever before known by most
Of those who have been running the river for a
lifetime. While the George Page was at her
wharf, at the foot of Seventh street. In the FORE
noon, the spray dashed over her upper deck
That staunch boat, however-as did those Of the
other line-managed to make its regular trips
throughout the day. II Is supposed by the river
men that more or less damage must have been
done on the Potomac by the terrible wind storm
Of which we here write
The NATIONAL HoTEL.-The New Haven Pal.
ladium says eve understand that our fellow
citizen, ii. l.. Scranton, Esq of the Tontine. has
leased the National Hotel, at Washington. for r.
years, and that he leaves for the capital within
few days for the purpose OF re-openinc the re-
nowned establishment. IL will be re7urnished
throughout, and, under Mr.. SIS administration
no one need fear from miasma Of any description
He will continue to keep up the Tontine a. ever
having engaged our old friend Fowler, of the Sa,
chem's Head house, to act as his lieutenant
BREEZY WEATHER ycsterday-rather. The
captains Of the river boats say Il the toughest
day experienced Of late on the Potomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

BosTOS, April l5.-The members Of the city
government here gave dinner yesterday to the
Speeches were made by Mayor Rice, Capt. Pen
dergast, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
By BARNARD & BUCKLEY Auctloneers.

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-By virtue of an
"A order of the Orphans Court of the District OF
Columbia, granted the 4th day of April, will sell
the personal property of the late William Phillips,
deceased, IN Tenally town, ID. c.. on May LIST next,
at nine O'Clock, consisting of the following property
One Ilorse,one Mule, one Cow ,one two-horse Wag-
on, one one horse Ditto, FIVE fine Beds and Bedding,
stoves, and great many articles not ment Toned.
Terms of sale: All sums of SO and under, cash I;
all over credit of six months, taking good endorsed
notes, bearing interest from day of sale.
JAMES PHILLIPS, Administrator.
ap 9-2aw3w BARNARD & fSUCKEN, Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
The Garland Slave Case.

CHICAGO, April Ii "A collision occurred at
Milwaukee on Friday, between two deputy L.
ty, relative to the property Of Mr.. Booth, editor
of the Free Democrat. No violence was used on
either side and the sheriff retained the property.
The affair is in continuance Of the Garland slave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

A. b. C.-What can be palmer than A. b. c.?
NOthng,--eXcept the wonderful virtues of Mrs.
GardneT'S Indian Bdtsam Of LiuertcOrt and
HodrhOupd. The former the infant cannot apprec-
ate,-but, from the cradle to the grave, all can ap-
precIate tho action of this great remedy which we
speak of.
II may be obtained at WEEKS & PorTER's, I54
Washington street, Boston, General Agents for the
United States and Canada. ap l4-Iw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
TEbEGRAPHIG NEWS. --
From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ArxixaI N The Sfea m lin Arnhia.--


NEW YORK, April ls.-The Cmard steamship
Arabia, from Liverpool on the fth inst, has ar
rived of Sandy Hook Her advices are three
days later than those by the Ericsson and Borus-
STA.
The Arabia was substituted for the Persia.
which has To undergo some slight repairs.
The difficulty between Austria aud Sardinia Is
widening.
The Bank of England has advanced its rates 10
64 per cent
The saeeof cotton I'm the Liverpool market for
the week were 500 bales, including 600 on
speculation, and 500 for export. The market
was unchanged and closed quiet at the following
rates: Fair Orleans sSd.; middling do. led;
fair UPlands I'D; middling do. e-Ied.
The Liverpool breadstuffs market was Arm.
Wheat was LAID. higher. Flour was quiet and
steady. Corn had advanced Cd
Consols for money closed AT a3y
The bullion In the Bank OF England had de-
creased largely and the notes had decreased near
ly FL ,0p,OO0.
American securities were generally unchanged
The Emeu, Kangaroo, and Hermann had ar
rived out.
The Arabia will reach her wharf at about three
O'Clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Fire i'm Marietta. Georgia.

AUGUSTA, April ia fire in Marietta on
Tuesday last, destroyed the Howard House, Col
Onnade Row, the Post Office, and many stores and
warehouses. The loss Is stated at $4,000, on
which there is $4,000 insurance, mostly in north
ern offices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Railroad Opening.

MILWAUKEE, April 15.-The Milwaukee and
Mississippi railroad has been completed TO the
Mississippi river. An excursion train left Prai-
rie Du Chen this morning. There is great re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
Sailing Orders.

NEW YORK, April l5.-The commander of the
U. s. steamer Wabash has received orders to pro-
coed 10 sea immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

WE FIND in the New York Ledger of this week
new story, entitled 1.-The w lfe's Conquest" tale
Of mystery and retrIbutlon; Also a continuation of
in our paper last week, entitled 'The Wild Knight,
or The Unknown Crusader Send to Shillington's
news establishment and get a copy Immediately. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

-~DAMAenD ~ fnE -6AEns--Yestetdav affernoon
the tin was torn from the roof Of the house at the
corner of Thirteenth and L streets, blythe wind
The house Is occupied by Mr. M. Green. A
young man VINO went over to see what DAMAGE
was done, was nearly enveloped in the Tin nv
sudden blast Of wind which raised n from The
ground and turned it over him. several ran 10
sssho, ni gu. 6y sharp scratching he escaped
some slight damage was done to buildings and
o'her property In various parts Of the city
CARusPs EASTER SoIRgK was indeed a de.
iienu"i anair, and was participated In by an IN
usually large gathering of the elite Of the citv.
Withers's band performed variety Of choice
ls BE- OF music, including the brilliant Canary
MT Carnsi was present. and indefatigable as
usual In his exertions to make the affair pleasn
rable one to his visitors
The Lone BRIDeE.-At 10 O'Clock this morn.
Ing delegation from Alexandra. headed by
william H. Fowle, Esq, chairman, waited upon
.ne secretary OF the Interior, per appointment.
hours duration in relation to the application of
the bridge appropriations to the repair of the
Long Bridge The Secretary Of the interior re.
serves his decision as yet
FIRE.-This morning about o'clock a fire
broke out in frame building between l4th and
18th streets, on n, and the building with three
others adjoining, were entirely destroyed. The
property belonged to Mr.. J. p. Hilton, and was
| partially insured. They were all occupied. It
was the work of an incendiary and the man was
seen leaving the premises about the time the fire
was discovered.
PERJURY CASE DIsMIssEp.-Iast evening the
case of the United States against Clark Mills,
| charged with false swearing, was tried before
| Justice Clark. Mr. Martin appeared for the pros
ecution, and Mr.. Stone for the defence After
long examination of witnesses, Justice Clark de-
clded that the evidence was not sufficient tn sub
stantiate the charge, and dismissed the case
The FIREMEN.-The companies of the fire de-
partment Of this city went to Georgetown to assist
| In extinguishing the fire which was raging there
| yesterday. We have heard il remarked that the
companies supposed to be st at variance worked
together as firemen should do. and rendered as
slstance to each other whenever required
The CoLLYER AND WAsHINGroN-From an
advertisement In another column il will he seen
That these capital steamers are at the publcs ser
ones! ~r' ''S " Coy
FISH MARKEr.-The supply was not abundant
this morning. Large rock $3.50, small do. per
bunch &c, perch 37Xc. per bunch, shad 37a5Oc.
| per pair, herring l5c. per dozen.
! THE SPACE in front Of the Bank of Washing
ton, on which wing of the Fair building lately
stood, was to-day again occupied by auct ioneers.
| as formerly.
| WATCH RETURSs.-Jno. Edwards, vaprant :;
| reprimanded and dismissed. F. A. Random,
drunk and disorderly; fine and costs, 81 A. West
| ern lookup John Murdoch, drunk and profani
| ty; fine and costs, 50 Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
THOS. ]. FISHER Trustees
ap 16-eod&ds las G.. Mca;i-IRE Auo,
BY JAMES C. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

BY JAMES C. MEG IRE, Auctioiieer.
SMALL AND DESIRABLE COUNTRY SEAT
- ON 7rH STREET PLANK Roam. NEAR THE FIRST
IoLLGATE.-On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
APIll 18th, at O'Clock, on the premises, shall sell
without reserve, S1S acres of land, fronting on NH
street plank road and the 4th street. or Georgetown
road, at tho hrst tollgate, and distant about one
mile from the city, with the improvements, consist
Ing OF new and comfortable house containing ter
rooms, with many desirable conveniencesfor the ac
commOdatIon of families during the summer season
A pump of fine water at the kitchen door, n young
orchard OF choice frult trees large bed of superior
strawberries, together with handsome shrubber,
and flowers. are on the place.
Terms: One fourth cash the residue inc, II. I8
and "a months, with interest, secured 10y deed Of
trust on the premises.
ap lO-d JAS. c. McGUI Auct.
il~THE ABOVE SALE Is UNAVOIDABLE
postponed until TU ESDAY AFTERNOON, Apri
2st, same hour and place.
mp led JAS. C. MCGUIRE Auctjoneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16
MARRIED,

At st. Patrick,s Church, on the l4th instant, by
the Rev. MIR. O'TOOle. OWEN EUGENE DUFF
FEY. Of Baltimore, Md. to Miss MARGARET
sStAkAH on DAUGHTER Of the late Peter Cnlan. OF
On The ,atb instant S S1 thp fa s c9Py Smith
MT; GEORGE w. NOKES and Miss MARCIA
RET r.. CASTEI..
On "Wednesday evening, the 18th instant. by the
Rev. John G. Smith, Mr.. JOHN A. REED to Miss
SAkAH b., daughter of Mr.. Benjamin Williamson,
all of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-16

BUGGY HORSE FOR SALE.-Having no long
ID er use for Horse, will sell, at redu- ~ -
ced price, q first class FAMILY BUGGY IN
HORSE, black eight years old, and that willNA
trot at the rate of a mile tcithiH four minutes
Works equally well in double harness. Address Box
SCI Washington Post Office. ap l4-eoSt