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GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
CorreSpondencs Of The Star.

GEORGETOWN, May &C. 1857.
we have rarely known our town to be quiet
as at the present time. We have strolled all
around this morning and find it entirely desti-
tute OF news, either of a commercial political, or
religious character
The only matter of interest for the Young folks
was the Red Mems excursion to the White House
which came of yesterday to their entire satisfac-
non The party was not large, but what they
lost IN numbers was made up in spirit-at least
we have to Judge SO, since their active feet kent
tlme with the music from their leaving our town
10 their returning TO its wharf again At the
White House it is unnecessary to say they enjoyed
themselves to the full. A person must be i'm dun
there O' 'n' p''''"eS "niie
We notified your readers few DAYS since that
youth named Frederick Bender an apprentice
To Mr.. CTOmbaugh, butcher. accidently fell into
one OF the watts, at the distillery. We have now
TO announce his death, from the effects of the
scalding.
The weather this morning is warm and real
surliner-like, reminding one Of the actual neces
slty, for the sake of comfort. to contract with II
rior ice. "fO
The contract for rebuilding the residence of our
old Eel low-citizen Com. Cassin, which was de-
stIoyed some lew weeks since by fire, has been
awarded 10 " alter Cooley, carpenter, and Joseph
Collins, bricklayer. The former castle of the
bave old Commodore il to be so thoroughly met
anoTphosed and modernized that. when compile
ted lie Will be unable to recognize the old ia.
hl!idr spot, even II his eyesight should be per-
fectly restored to him.
We notice, with pleasure, the repairing of the
pump at the corner of Beall and Montgomery SITS
As for the citizens near it, they would prefer
seeing 1t filled up than to be out of repair again
Tor so long, when a half hours work could make
II perform its duty. This is one of the most i'm.
PoItant pumps of the town, supplying, when in
oder, from 300 to $40 persons daily; nevertheless
the contractors for the repair of pumps suffer il to
remain nearly one half its time perfectly dry.
There are but few arrivals by river since our
last. We now notice the picket schnr Martha.
Baxter from Boston, with plaster for Hartley *
BRO, paper to q. Hill, and furniture for several
dealers in Washington; schooner Com. Kearney,
Gilmore, Wilmington, y. c., with lumber to F
w heatley steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore
to Hyde d Davidson, with merchandise for the
District.
The fine barque VIM Chase Captain Dorrv, is
now being loaded by the owners, F. & A. IL
Dodge, with -four for st. Thomas The packet
schooner, Sylvanus Allen, Captain Sears, Of the
Me>srs. Hartley line of Boston ackcts is also
receiving cargo of flour and corn for the same
port.
There is very little doing in the flour or grain
markets. Sales are of such limited character
that il is almost impossible to give correct quota
tions-held at S7a7 .25 for good standard brands
Wheat-red Stu, white Sis No change in
the price Of corn since our last S
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EVENING STAR.
wASHINGTO CITY:
TUESDAY May 26, 1857.
SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The IufeilieeHesy having been led into ad-
uniting into its columns dispositions upon
"Spiritualism, apologies to-day for giving
the subject so much importance, ard declines
hereafter loaning itself to increase public inter-
est in it; very properly, we think.
The Union fOrcibly explains the enormities
Of 'RePublicanism, as exemplifed in the rev.
OlutiOnsry and tyrranical movements of that
party IN New York, whose leaders are now said
to be actually seeking to induce the Governor
of the State to loan them the militia of the rura,
districts,to force into operation in the city the
odious police law enacted by the last Legisla-
ture, which being so emphaticalIy dctested for
good reasons) cannot possibly be made uniform
~ and successfully operative, even though es-
sayed to be carried out by ali the military force
OF the whole State outside the city.
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~ RETIRED PHYSICIAN whose sands of
T. life have nearly out, discovered while in the
Fast Indies, a certain cure for Consumption
/ Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and General
4 Debility. The remedy discovered by him
1 when his only child, daughter, was given up to
. die. He had heard much of the wonderful restor-
alive and healing qualities Of preparations made
from the East India Hemp, and the thought occurred
to hum that he might make remedy for his child
He studied hard and succeeded In realizing his wish
es. His child was cured, and is now alive and WELL
He has since administered the wonderful remedy to
thousands of sufferers in all parts of the world and
he has never failed IN making them completely heal
thv and happy. Wishing to do as much good as pos:
sbe, he will send to such of his af cted fellow be-
lngs as request 1t, this recipe with full and pcit
directions for making 1t up, and successfully using
It, He requires each applicant to enclose him
shlng-three cents TO be returned postage on the
recipe. and the remainder to be applied to the pay
ment Of this advertisement. Address
DIR. II. JAMES, No. 10 Grand street.,
Jersey City, \. J.
p. :. There are persons who pretend TO prepare
FOR SALE the " Extract of CannabIs IndIca' from
DIR. III. Jamess Recipe, and who profess to he his
AGENTS. All such persons are unpOstors. DIR. Fl.
James's sole object is to benefit the world. and not
tn make money. He has no agents who prepare his
medicines from the recipe and never will have The
ImpostOrs cannot make up the medicine from the
recipe as to sell II At pr oht the cost of import
ing the East lnda Hemp alone being too great to !
admit of n pecuniary speculation IN the GEM j
me remedy. The limitations are probably com \
pounded of molasses and a pernicous drug or
two costing few cents.
may 2S-3m
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EOX & VAN HOOK. REAL Estate AGENTS,
49o1a Seventh street above street. have for sale
cheap l31. acres of LAND, well improved, situated
on Seventh street, two miles from the Centre Mar
ket.
Also, nearly opposite, go acres very highly i'm
proved with modern buildings.
Also, rs acres of unimproved LAND, seven miles
from the city on the Seventh street road.
Also several desirable Lots of to Is acres each,
one half mile from the city.
Also, fine FARM, with first class improvements
in Prince William county. NIrg ina, containing 3i5
acres, one OF ~ acres, of I'D acres, and of
lao acres. together with a number of FARMS and
unlmproved Lands IN the adjoining counties.
Also, a large variety of Houses and Building Lots
in all parts of the city, Of which will be sold
very low.
Capitalists, Trustees. Widows, and others. hav-
ing money they wish safely and prohtaby to invest
will lind at their Office Trust notes and other un-
doubted securities which can be purchased, to
realize clear interest Of from l2 to 20 per cent. per
=. Persons having Farms. Houses, or other property
they wish to sell, Xchange, obtain loans upon,
unnproved Land or Building Lots they wish TO real
lie an income from. will find IL advantag eous to con
suit with them, rs having extensive acqualnt-
2nce and long, active and successful experience as
dealer In cal Estate, they 1atter themselves that
any business they may recommend or consummate,
VIII prove alike satisfactory to their employers and
cTedItable TO themselves. NAV 25-2w
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l. ~ cents.
Jeanne, par George Sand; 20 cents.
IsIdora, par George Sand; Is cents.
Mauprat, par George Sand; 40 cents.
Gabriel, par George Sand % cents.
Jacques, par George Sand 30 cents.
Horace, par George Sand; IS cents.
Modesto Eignon, par Balzac: Is cents.
Les Chouans, par Balsac; 81 cents
La FamIlle Alain. par Alphonse Kari; Is cents.
t'Uscoque, par George Sand; Is cents.
DeuX Histories, par Eugene Sue; 81 cents.
Alizla Paul, par Feval; 80 cents.
Theatre Complet, par Balzac. 50 cents.
La Creole, par Fevsl: 20 cents.
Don Martin de Freytas, par Dumas; 20 cents.
Blanche de BeaulIeu, par Dumas; Is cents.
jacques Ter ct Jacques III, par Dumas; ~ cents.
And many others at the same low range of prices.
Is ERANCK TAYLOR,
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tinguished gentleman on Friday next, the 10Th
instant, by his political friends at jackson, the
seat of government of Mississippi. The prepa-
rations being made for the occasion are worthy
of the great public services of the guest, who
will doubtless deliver an eloquent, forcible, and
effective speech.
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Candidates for CITY Offices.

EDlTOR OF THE STAR-please present the
Il name of WILLIAM ri. FORREST as a can
didate for the Board Common Council from the
First Ward. -
may 26-3t. MANY VOTERS.
NOTICE.-Some persons DESTROYS to iniure me-
y are busIly spreading a rumor that had been
nominated by the Republican party" of this CITY.
candidate for Alderman. To them well To-
friends owe " to that the rumor a wilfu ard
malicious falsehood. connected with the lase pur-
pose to Iujure me since never dreamed of havInS
nv name, either at any time herea er brought
before the people In connection with office.
JOS. GERHARDT,
Capitol Garden Restaurant.
Maryland avenue. 5Be.
Washington. ID. c.. Nav S5 Ia57-St
M A. BOSS Is presented TO the voters of the
w . Second Ward independent Candidate
for ALDERMAN at the ensuing election. may l3-tf
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LOST AND FOUND.

A SUNSHADE LOST.-On SUNDAY morning. q
~ lawn or drab coored SCNSHADE with frIll.
twas lost from buggy either on street. between
ath and nth or nth between r. and o. or g. between
llth ana 18th, or on 18th. q. The finder Will Ia
suitably rewarded by leaving II az the Star Office
may as
&S REWARD.-StTayed away from the sulscrt
eUC Der living IT the corner IT Sd and G sze~N
sttcets on SUNDAY morning. Nav cath, XA.S'~
large speckied COW. with no milk: nthree
year old ed " EIFER, and Red CALF stslnt two
months Old The above reward val ho pad their
return TO me- MICHAt l. HINES.
may Io-3t no. - Sd street. corner of 6
Il oST OR STOI,EN-From the POSSESSION of
- me Hon rancls :. Edwards, at the Washing
me 10th day of february. 1857. LAND WARRANT
NO. oI.S5 dated Decsmher 2+th, 1885, Sud Warrant
ls55. All persons are hereby cautioned against ne
so.aung sald warrant as proceedings have been IN
stuIed by the holder, Ezra Reed 10 cancel the same
dP low EZRA REED.
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APPoISrED.-We hear that P Della Tore
Esq, Of San Francisco, has been appointed U
S. District Attorney for the Northern Judicia
District of California, vice VIM. Blanding. ESQ
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EOX VAN HOOK, REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
l. 49o1a Seventh street, above ID street, have for
sale bargain, that very desirable and pleasantly
situated two story FRAME HOUSE with Base
ment, on south street between ID and 81 streets.
Capitol Hill. containing Gas and Water Fixtures,
House. sheds for coal and xoSS. tosetHer with the
large Lot containing about 1870 feet, tastefuy laid
out, with Iron Railing in front.
Also, the three story BRICK HOUSE and LOT
corner of rennsy vania avenue and south A street.
Both of these properties are included In the con-
templated extension of the Capitol Grounds, and Of
fer a favorable opportunity for investments.
IN
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EOR RENT-Several large, airy and comfortable
Il ROOMS, in n house supplied with bath. gas and
other modern improvements, and located one of
the most pleasant streets of the city. Apply at 40
HOUSE and STABLE for rent. Apply as above.
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Gasssss to sss @ Of
toned against paying anything to SAMUEL L.
DRURY, as have given him no authority to collect
ROBERT SCHWARTZ,
(0f the late firm of Gchwarze Drury.l
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TIE How. JEFFERSON DAvIs.-A public re-
cepton and banquet is to be given to this dis
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The WEArHER.-The following report of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution
and will be continued daily when the line is in
working order. The time of observation is
oh nJnI
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pleasant for the season. for rent at No. 25 Penn
ave-. opposite Willards' Hotel Terms moderate.
may A-eo9t'
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-The
- subscriber desires to sell the HOUSE and LOT
No. $50, situated 9th street east, between street
and Virginia avenue. The proximity of the premls-
es 70 the T. 8 Marine Barracks renders 1t desirable
location for store of any description; ii has been
used as such for many years, and Is thought of
the best stands on the Navy Yard. The House is of
brick, two stories and attic, containing
and good cellar. Apply to ELIZA BURY, No.
AT c street. between LIST and I'd west.
may 81 cow
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SUMNER WINES
- l2o Cases CLARETS all grades. viz:
Is cases st. Julien Medoc TABLE CLARET
Is do St. Estephe Medoc do do
CLARET
20 do St. Julien, 1854, do do
10 do Chateau Larose, 1913, do do
10 do Chateau Leoville, 1913, do do
10 do Chateau Margaux, 1896, do do
And s, cases still and sparkling HOOKS and MO-
SELLE WINES.
For sale by JAMES H. SHECKELL,
279 street, cor. of 18th.
NAV 2;-eOIw Iptel6 States)
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WHITE HOUSE PAVILION.

nYNEVOR TERRACE. by the author of "The
- Heir of Redcyffe." This new book is for sale
at SHILLINGTON'S Books
Life of Charlotte Bron te, author Of Jane Eyre.
The Dog, by Frank Forester.
Chit-Chat Of Humor, Wit. and Anecdote.
Woman's Love, a story of Woman's Heart.
All the New Books. and every thing in the Station
cry and Newspaper line, for sale at
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
may 6 OdeOn Building, cor "A ST. d Pa. ave.
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.1.A W."
Il furnished three story Brick House anc FIRM.
tnre for rent to a careful tenant. The rent VII be
$50 Inquire at the Star Office, At 1872 str ct
First Ward. NAV q 81
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EOX 4 VAN HOOK, REAL Estate AGENTS.
l. 4901s Seventh street, below T. street, have for
sale number of Building Lots "a feet front by l3l
feet deep. at the low price of from SIS 70 Us
month.
These Lots are situated at Union Town, on the
south side Of the AIacosta river, adjoining the Ma
vyyard Bridge, and are In every way desirable for
persons wishing cheap, pleasant, and healthy loca-
ton for n dwelling.
Lot-holders IN arrears are requested to complete
their purchase, and get their deeds; the title TO
these Lots guaranteed free and clear from every
possible incumbrance. may ASSN
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~ REPCBLiCAN MEETING.-A meeting
~ OF The Republican Association of Washing
ton VIII he held ut their room, of Indiana ave
nue. and I'd street. on WEDNESDAY, the 27ih inst,
at o clock P. IN, to nominate Candidate for Sur,
veyor IN place OF Mr.. Goodloe who has declined
Persons who desire to JOIN the Association can at
tend and do SO. BY order of the President:
d-Hs l.. CIEpIANE Soc
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T. nj MS
~ LAGER BEER SALOON
$40 nth street. near Penn. avenue few doors above
farnham's Bookstore. nav 25-Iws
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-07

EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE oEAS SAILING SHIP.
The celebrated clipper ship Dreadnought was launched
los DAYS ago during which time she has made twen-
ty-ene passages across the Atlantic ocean traversing
IS 100 miles, carrying about II 500 tons of merehen-
disc On two several occasions she broush later news
from the United States than the regular steamers and
we published third editions OF paper on each occa
sonthe first with four and the latter thsee days later
news. splendid portrait is to be seen in the tix-
change News room. She has, whilst on the water,
sailed at the rate Of six miles per nour as the cro"
aasn during the whole time ah sea. HeF worthy
eaptan has been presented several times with sub,
stantia acknowledgment of his abilities aad urbanty
by the several be has brought here among
ernment department of America. This beautiful
model of naval architecture may be inspected at the
north side of the Waterloo Dock [Liyerp1ol Post,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-07

RoMANoFF MENscHIK6FF, THE ANGLo-Russ1AN
PuoT.--At the commencement of Eugand's hostili-
ties with Russia, in 1854. an old Finland fisherman,
named Romanotf Menschikoff, underwent impress
ment into the English naval service, and served on
board the Hecia Captain Hall. The old mans expe.
rience in the navigation of the Baltic Sea was of
great assistance in the operations OF the fleet in those
waters and on the return of the Hecia to Portsmouth
the Board of Admiralty at once made provision for
his future comfort, aud immediately issued order
for his admission into Greenwich Hospital This or
der was carried out, and instructions were issued
that he was to be treated with every kindness and
consideration an instruction the necessary fsl
the fact that he was scarcely able to speak word
of English He, however, managed to master sutti.
ciet OF our language to make known his wants, and
during his sojourn in the establishment, extending
over period of nearly two years. he became as it
were the fayorite child of family. On Monday,
10Th ult., however, having been previously Ill, he
dropped down at his cabin door and suddenly expired
at the age of eighty-six. The deceased was a re
markably fine built man. and stood about five feet
eight inches in height English paper.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-07

HOUSE BLOWN Miraculous Escape Of the h,-
nates.-A Mr. David German, a gardner, occupied a
house on Front street. Immediately opposite the
grand trunk works. Owing to the severity of the
under the drain leading from the house had burst,
and the escaped gas filled his cellar which had been
made airtght for the purpose of securing vegetables
and other provisions. At about o'clock in the
te taS oo na Sa ms
escaped gas ignted and fearful explosion took place
Mr.. German was violently thrown back, and his face
was burned severely ,a.
The house was blown into atoms, and the terrible
effects of the explosion may be judged of from the
fact that Mr.. Germans daughter, girl Of some IS
years who was sitting in an upper room. was thrown
to considerable height and then falling into the
cellar, sustained severe injury. The family consisting
of ten persons, have all suffered less severely
The very bedposts the chairs in fact all the furniture
in the house, was split asunder.
Toronto Globe, Goth ult.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-07

A MYSTERIOUS AFFA1R.-We extract the following
from Philadelphia letter to the New York Express.
We see no alluson to the matter in the Philadelphia
papers:
case full of mystery and horror has recently
come to light and the police of this city and New
York are now busily engaged in sitting the circum-
stances and putting them in order. We are not at
liberty at present. to state all the facts of the case
aud we may premise, that they abonnd in the horr
BILE and the mysterious, The outline of the story is
as follows; Two New Workers, who are brothers.
married two Philadelphia ladies, who are sisters The
husbands, in the courseof time, became enamored of
each others wives, and the sisters of each others
husbands. To add 1.-THE Frenchiness of the affair,
one of the women contrived a plan to poison her
husband and coored man was employed to procure
the needful drug for the purpose.
The coored man exposed the plot to the intended
victim, and also told the circumstance to a female
friend of his own who in turn told it to the would be
posoner. To get rid of the black man he has been
arrested in this city by of the wives it is alleged
trumped up charge. If all the particulars ever
reach the public, they will be found to present It's
sue Of domestic misery, crime threats and attempts
to murder, that would do credit to a French police
report. The interference of the police MAY prevent
| further mischief.
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SATURDAY, MORNING, FEBRUARY17 1851 ~ = - m.
4eb 0rleans Dailp Grtsteut.
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY !, 1857.
Recent Publications.


From Mr.. Norman, No. IA Camp street, we have
received the following
COMMENT ON PARLH PARIS, or French as spoken in
Paris. For the use of Pupils and Travellers. By
Madame de Peyrac. New York: D. Appleton
& Co. - l5~a ~. ST.. .l w 4-i'7 g.'F
This is work designed for those students Of French
who may have mastered the vocabulary and grammar,
but still be unable to put together what they have
learned or join gracefully in conversation. 1t is
neat volume Of $50 pages, and the substance Is da
logue which includes all the everyday expressions and
phrases used in Paris in ordinary conversation. 1t
given in French and English The pages being column
ed and every paragraph having its translation di-
rectly opposite. 1t has the appearance Of book Of
some value to learners of French. 80 -7s"e
HousEHoLD WORDS, for February. Reprint Of Dix,
Edwards & Co., New York. 5
Filled as ever, with stories and miscellanies from
the prolific pens Of Charles Dickens and his literary
proteges. IT., 575E r,-F-lras s.gli-53L,sL !
From Mr.. A. Dapremont, under the Odd Fellows
Hall, we have received - ,'-vgl ~ l5zs7i
Mrs. STEPHENS ILLusTR ATEp New MONTHLY, for
February. New York {: Edward Stephens. jI
Being the second number Of the eighth volume, and
filled with its usual choice variety Of tales, poetry
and illustrations. 'sal. u re .y-r's 81 ~ >