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your Ohio papers. I refer to the story Of my
winning sls0,oO0 at a gaming house in Wash
ington. You were right In denying the state
ment. never lost or won 81 in any gaming
house whatever. never spoke to Mr.. Pendleton
In my life, and never was inside any gambling
house in w ashington. leok upon such places
as the gates OF hell, and eschew them every
where
yesterday, Mr.. G. P. Sengstack was duly con-
frmed a. the Warden of the District of Colum-
bia penitentisry, the outside Democratic oppo-
sitiOn to him proving of rs little avail in the
Senate chamber as in their District of Colum-
bia Committee room. That opposition was
principally on the part of corporation of w ash
ington-oficials and q few employees under one
or both branches of Congress-persons identi.
fed with the never to- be forgotten internal
feuds of the jackson Democrat tic Association,
which, as "aired' through the Star months
ago, afforded infinite amusement to the public
at large, who cared not the toss of copper
which side to the in,erminable squabble sue
ceeded in yelling and stamping the other down.
PERSONAL COLLISIONS IN ENBRYo. The
Jones and Douglas letters, published on the
first page of the Star yesterday, are creating
much sensation around US, the personal issue
between those Senators they involve being d.
rect, positive, and so very palpable, as to gen.
crate the general impression that the upshot
will be q personal conflict. We also find that
most of the public men here regard the recent
publication Of Senator Slidell, branding as
false, from beginning to end, the story of the
| ill-treatment of Mr.. Douglass negroes, laid at
his door, it seems by the agency of the private
secretary of Senator D., and under the latter's
| Messrs. D. and S., when the latter reaches
| W Washington.
RETIRED NAVAL OFFIcERs.-Tbe nomir a.
tons Of the following dropped and retired naval
officers restored to the active list, were sent 10
the Senate yesterday, and confirmed:
Lieut.. Charles Hunter transferred from the
reserve furlough to the leave list, and W m R.
Mercer, one of the dropped passed midship.
men, restored to the active list, to rank as a
| lieutenant.
| MEXICAN AFFAIRs.-It is stated that Seno,
Tassara, the Spanish Minister, has received
and submitted to this Government despatcbe.
conhrmatory of his former asseverations that
| his Government had no further design on Mex.
leo, in sending an armed feet to her waters,
than to protect the rights of Spanish citizen.
and compel the repayment of money unjustly
extorted from them.
The WORK ON THE EXTENSION OF TIE Pos1
OFFICE BUILDING Tho Secretary Of War hs.
issued the order from under his hand neces.
sary to the unemployment of the mechanics
lately engaged on this work, discharged on
account OF the exhaustion of the appropria-
| ton. We, therefore, take it for granted tina,
they will all be at work again early next week
TEE WEArHER.-Thef following report of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
| Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution.
| The time Of observation Is about Z O'clock.
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CONGRE SSIONAE.

Thirty-fif Congress Session.
In THE SENATE, yesterday, Mr.. Simmons
submitted . resolution calling on the Secretary
Of the Treasury for a plan to raise sufficient
revenue laid over.
Mr.. Crittenden introduced q bill prescribing
the manner Of electipg Senators; laid over.
On motion Of Mr.. Bright, the Senate resolved
to occupy the new chamber on converting again
on the 4th proximo.
Adjourned till 4th of January.
In THE House, a large number of bills and
resolutions were introduced, among which were
the following:
By Mr.. Bingham, to repeal the English
Kansas bill passed last session land to regulate
the compensation Of members by repeating
mileage and giving travelling expenses in lieu
thereof
BY Mr.. Morris, to allow the people of tn.
territories 10 elect their own territorial officers
The House then adjourned till 4th Of January
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IL The Richmond Dispatch publishes an in
teresting letter from a passenger on board the
bark Parthian, recently escaped from a Cyclone.
which states that they have arrived, in a disa-
bied copdition, at st. Thomas, West Indies
Among the passengers is Mr.. Tyler, a nephew
OF the ex-President. The hull Of the Parthian
Is TO be sold, ard another ship chartered, which
will cause detention of several weeks
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IL General Scott was received in Charleston
with every attention due bis years and rank. The
hotels were hung with banners and the shipping
In the haroor displayed their colors throughout
the day. AT half past p. IN. a detachment OF
Washington Artillery fred salute of fifteen
guns on Citadel Green. During the day he re-
ceived every attention from the Washington
Light Infantry, and on his departure was escort.
ed to the boat by the military of the civ
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II From J. ShiIlington we have "The
chronicles of the Bastile,'' a strikingIy vivid
narrative of hairbreadth Escapes and incidents,
and illustrated Profusely with spirited engra-
wings From its gay binding, and handsome
general appearance, we presume the presen,
edition is issued with a view to the HOLIDAYS
stanford Il Delissen. of New York, are the pub
fishers
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A. ANOTHER ARRIVAL
AT HAMl ION & CO.'S

SASH BLINU, ND UOOR DEPOT,
Fer schooner Helen Mar, direct from Boston.
$40 WINDOW SASH. of various sizes, which
are Oh cred at low rates for cash. Also, large lot
OF DOORS, part of hlch We are Offering at rates
that defy competitor, viz:
50 Doors sbys f at the low price of sI7s cash
81 d., aft. s ky SIT. s, 4" SI5O cas- n
81 do. an. 6 by 6 # s - SO cash
Ths above work is equal to any in the District
for the same money. All We ask 10 for those in want
ofths abov. ario es to call and examine and satisfy
yourselves that they ere well worth the money.
Also 6lazed sash Of all sizes constantly hand at
SCI 18th street, opposite Centre Market
de q n. w. HAMILTON 4 CO.
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GRAND COTILLON PARTY
" OF THE
Lib erty Gu b.

The merbers Of the Liberty Club take ereet
pleasure IN announcing to their f,ieBds and "a
the public generally that hey vii give their ~
second 6rand Cotillon Party of he season -
on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5th, 1859, a. lem -
psrsnce Hall.
No hats, uniform shirts VIII be allow ID 20
be worn in the room.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR. admitting gentleman
and ladies'. Ce22-W,F M,w.F M.T&w
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A CARD.

HAVING rec 'ntly purchased of Dr. s. E. Tyson
the Drug and Chemlcsl store on the corner Of -
| and Tenth streets, it sffords me great pleas 81
urs to announce to the former patroas ard the ~
public generslJ that l have reeeiyed fresh IA
supplies of Pt RE DRUGS and MEDICl NEE,
which viii DO dispensed with accuracy and skill.
il Strict personal atte ntlon will lie given to ply
sicIsnR Or descriptions.
~ The mig ut bell will recsIv. prompt attention
GEO. J. MUSSER. Apothecary.
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AS OUR OFFICE WILL BE OPEN To
Am>rrow, 2sth ] would suggest to those enxsy I'd
win The Government that It vii be rood tins 70
lions made now viii nave the rear . dividend.
J. c. LEWIS
Vmoe-4S2 1th streat. IT,
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UITIS WITH CONFIDENCE RECON-
mend to my former customers and frie de nv sue
cessor in the Drug business-Mr Geo. ]. Musser,
member al the pharmaceutical association. havIng
also al or yeaTs' experience as an apothecarv.
10 we'll qualified to conduct the busress. and will
Furnish them with Medicines of the very best
kind.
de AeoSt g. T.. TYSON. MD.
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IL Though "Ths Star" il printed On the
more, Its edition Is 30 large rs 70 require IL
70 be PIT to press At an early hsur, Adver-
dsements, therefore, should be sent in BY IL
s'cisck, M; otherwise they may net appear
until the next day.
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SELLING OF DRESS GOODS, EMBROI-
~ DEkIES, SHAW 9, &c.,
7 Z u UCE ID p RIG S.

JOHN H. SMOOT,
No. ll9 Bridge street, Georsetoun,
. wishing to sell of his entire stock Of
Bay re and other Fancy silks,
Black ana Colored Flounoed obes,
Bayadere yalencas and Poll de Chevree
Printed and Pain Atwood DelaInes
MerIno and Cashmere PlaIds,
French and Coberg Merinos,
And every other kind of Drers Goods,
Embroideries, Shawls, X ibbons &C.,
VIII from this date offer all of the above Goods,
which are mostly new and desir bic, having been
bcught for cash, at very reduced prices.
Ladies and others buying for cssh will find bar
gaIns.
III Prompt paying customers will also find goods
At my usual low prices.
ds% 2swSw JOHN H. SMOOr.
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EoR HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-Al large sssort.
l. ment Of
knaUroioeTy. Hosiery, Gloves,
shawl. Conf rte, HaLdkerohlefs,
Neck Ties. Undershirts and DRIVERS.
sistlns Of
S,lt Robes, Black and Colored Silks,
De Lanes, Cashmeres,
frerch and Engiish Menroef. Alfacas.
DC bertes Cashmere and DE anu kohts.
.Irgethsr With many other desirable Goods, SUIT
able for Ho iday presents, at
II. EGANS,
Nc. Si PERI. avenue south side.
&c 6-6t between nth and 9Th streets
X RIss KRINGLE's HEADQukRThRs 10
N ~ LANNON'S,
dc y o. <sl seventh street,
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GEORGETOWN ADYERTIsEM'Ts

IL FOR OTHER GEORGETOWN ADvERTIsEMkN1s
SEE FOURTH PAGE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.-I have Just re-
~ celved a splendid lot Of WATCHES -
CLOCKS, and JEWELRY at my Store, ~
&c, rgeiCwn, ID. z,
de 2s-St l. A wAT~1IN
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BOARDING.

RUARDING.-A family and two single gentle On
~ can be accommodat ed with good Board and com-
frtsble Rooms by applying at No. So SmIth's Rev,
FIRST street, Georfetown. de ec3vs
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n@IHE CHILUREN OF TIE Mission
u3 Schools of the Young Mems CLrIstiSn A..
soclatlon VII have 2 socia meeting and entertain
mehu on ChhiSrMAS DAY, at2 o'c ock D. m, at
Hotel: Friends Of the cause are desired to send
any donsons OF cakes fruit or confectionery to the
nooms On ffioay: No persons admitted to the
Hall on Christmas (excepting the sohOolsj unle.s
they bring with them an article of Othng or some
dren Hats, caps, shoes, shirts. b aIkets, material
Tor making mp into garments, groceries, d o. 4 O.
Der the children oftne poor of our oity. d2i N
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TEE WEArHER.-The following report of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution.
The time Of observation is about o'clock:
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0TANNUAL CHARITY SERMON The
YoSo, A Hs,h IhaIlty Sermon on behalf of the
Hlll be preached by the Rev. JOHN EARLY :.
PRESIDENT OF Georgetown Coll eye. on SUNDAY
Church.
II Corresponding Secraiary
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TIE OPPOSITION In VIRGINA.-So far. the
Efforts Of the Opposition managers in Virginia
to organize their force against John Letcher'.
election to the governorship have proved abor.
tive; nor do they as yet seem to have any pros-
pect OF concentrating such arrangements to that
end as might resultin q vigorous canvass against
him. The truth is, never before were the peo.
pie OF Virginia so nearly of one political mind
as Just now. In every county of the State, half
OF those who were leading Wings FIVE years ago
are firm and enthusiastic supporters of the
Buchanan Administration. So generally is the
acquiescence of the late Opposition party of tho
o'ate In the support of the present National
Aaministration as that the few noisy personal
adherents of Governor Wise and his idiosynera-
eies no" appear to compose about the only oppo-
sition party in the State. They make terrible
noise In every direction, though hardly num-
bering more than an omnibus load anywhere
One OF their fsvorite pastimes is to tell mon
strous stories through the press Tho ineyi.
table John Jones, of Tyler times, by the BY,
publishes in his Wise paper printed in Phila
delphia) Washington letter, saying that Mr..
Montague, the Democratic nominee for Lieu
wv cthoIs 10 tucfuO6T OF the w lSe party.
This Is told to justify Johns allegation that
WISE had considerable strength in the late Pc.
tersburg convention. The truth is, however,
that there is hardly stronger anti Wise poll
tlcian in the States Democratic rank, than
that same Mr.. Montague.
SENATOR PEARCE.-It will be recolleo.ed
that on the original publication of the roorbaek
that Senator Pearce, of Maryland, had won a
fabulous sum in Washington city gaming
house, We exposed the falsity of the story nv
stating the fact that Mr.. p was, notoriousv
here a gentleman who never frequeni.d sucb
places Recently, We perceive in Western "a.
Pen' second letter on the subject from Mr.
nnonas Corwin, embracing one from Senator
Fearee' from which Senator Pearce's letts,,
We make the following pertinent extract:
Hiend tells me that I am indebted IN wa,
Tor the contradiction Of scandal. which I sboyId
be very unwilling to have generaliv beiisysS
ana which, strangely enough, got into on. o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-14
Ratification OF the Treaty Between the
United States and New, Granada.

The Star Of the West brings us report that
the treaty between the United States and New
Granada, signed in Washington last September
by Gen. Cas- and b. IIeSan, the New Grana-
dian Minister, bad been ratified at Bogota-
after having Grst been rejected by Congress,
and then reconsdercd. The Intelligence is be-
'eved 10 be correct and is Of considerable i'm
portauce to those having claims against New
Granada.
IL will be- remembered that the difficulties be-
tween our government and New Granada arose
principally out Of the destruction of American
property in the Panama riots Of the 10Th April,
1856. There were other important questions,
however, such as the imposition of tax by
New Granada upon articles in transitu across
The lstbmus, and a desire also 10 effect more
liberal postal convention. The Minister of The
United States, Judge Bowlin, was unable, after
NJ L.p,l. IL .l1.,.r, to eject any aTrarg'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-14

Yet these same women will deliberately dy in
the face OF parents, friends, society and COM
mon sense TO marry tipsy fiddler. or an idle,
worthless scamp Of some sor. or other, who
nev.r could support a wife, and who takes one
In order that she may support him
There can be very little doubt but the recent
agitation of the question Of wonen's rights has
had much to do with the increase of runaway
matches Her marriage is the only thing
girl cares about having her own way upon.
She don't want to vote, or to command ship,
or to go to Congress, or to plead causes, or 10
cauteIize ulcers But your true daughter of
Eve would rather. il you please, choose her
opinion. Therefore when the womens rights
advocates proclaim that she has right to in
dependence Of foreign control. and that her in-
dlvidual will L her best guide; when Mr.. James
T. Brady and Mr.. George W. Curtis preach ia a
fashionable lecture room against the horrid
tyranny prsctised by parents and guardians
over their daughters and wards; when every in
sidious argument is employed to infsme the
minds of young girls BY painting the wrongs of
women in vivid colors, and calling upon them
to assert their rights as the equals Of man; what
can girl dc, how can che bear witness to the
eloquence of the lecturer better than by run
ming away with a coachnan or fiddler.
The lecturers on women's rights seem TO ex-
pect that their pet theory rs destined to general
adoption in this country and in the world at
large. We hope they are mistaken. For ex-
perience and reason alike signalize an increase
of runaway matches as the first consequence of
the deyelopement Of the women's rights theory
and not even the lecturers themselves would
argue that such marriages are calculated to
colrduce to the public benefit or to the private
happiness of the parties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-14
women's Rights and Runaway Matches

Womens Rights and Runaway Matches.
Within the past week 1t is understood that an
unusual number of runaway matches have
taken place in this city. 1t Is rumorcd that
some Of our principal up town hotels have been
the scene of some of these amatory hegiras, and
that certain among the Wall street bankers are
more interested in them than they would like.
Something, of course. must be allowed for
the verpal season, which, as every one knows,
to love. But even allowing for this, il strikes
us, judging from certain data before us that
the mania for runaway matches must be deci-
dedly on the increase. We believe it to be fact
that at the present time they form quite a large
proportion Of the aggregate marriages which
are celebrated in these parts. They have been
on the increase for some time. One may per-
haps date the new Development of their Popu-
lsrity from the ecln which attended the efforts
Of Miss Mary Ann somebody to become Mrs.
John Dean. in spite of the opposition Of her ia
mly and the frowning Indignation Of our best
society. That startling drama reused the ener-
gies and fired the imagination Of all the ardent
young girls in the city. They did not all sigh
for red haired Irish coacbmen, to be sure; most
Of them figured to themselves an Adonis, per-
feet in face and figure, and equally capable
Of winning woman's affections and bray
ing brothers wrath. But the main thing
they have pinned for has been a husband
TO run away with them; and, as we said, very
many of them have not pinned in vain. There
are hundreds Of young married couples inhabit-
ing New York at the present time who we're
in such hurry to become man and wife that
they could not wait for snybody's consent, or
any vulgar pecuniary means; who now are
dependent upon the support of some relation
and see before them, "a plain as tho sun at
MONDAY, life Of misery, obscurity and pos
siby crime.
Il may be asked how does il happen, in this
enlightened age, where our girls are 40 tremsn-
dously educated that they know not only all
that they should but great deal besides which
they would be better without, that young wo-
men should be found ready TO run away with
idle vagabonds after few days acquaintance?
Our young girls are not children. At fourteen
they know everything. Most New York girls
of sixteen ore as worldly minded as men Of
thirty. There Is no deceiving them on catching
them unawarcs. II is impossible 10 seddco
them, because they have calmly considered the
subject weighed the advantages aud disadyan.
tages, and decided agans, a fapr pasas an error
As to passion they have nothing Of the kind
about them They are mere pretty, fanciGul
artistic, cold calculating, and surprisingly
clever pieces Q! mecaani.v Boliq. lore.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-14

ABOLITION or SLAVERY ~ THE SPANISH Colo.
NrEs.--Tbe last Cunard steamer brought tele-
graphic despatch from Madrid TO the effect that
the government Of Spain had introduced bill
for the abolition Of slavery in the Spanish colo
Mes This despatch it appears, was sent TO the
Brussels Nord, and at the time the City of
Washington left was not credited People will
do we'll TO form no opinion on the subject with
out fuller information. On the face Of il the
-. --!,g.a..e
The Evansville daily journal., 1858-02-05
The Meafller.

February 4--Telegraph.d at nine o'clock
this evening by the Z. & W. line.
Vlnccnn2s, Ind.- Clear: mer 20.
Toledo, O.--Cluudy; mer ~.
Boonvillc, Mo.-Clear; mer %.
Chicago Clear: mcr at zero.
Milwaukie-Mer below zero. II
Portage City, Wis.-Mer below zero. n,
Fon du Lac, wis.-Wind W.; mer IL be-
low zero. lI.. r.ri y .,o i1sl a. 90
Pittsburg-C Cleur; mcr es. feIni
Cleveland-Cloudy; meE 22. Z. iaA r
Buffalo-Clear; wind W.; mcr l2. a. i'
Columbus, O.-Clear; mer 90. l.as.. y
Mcntreal-Clear and frosty. f
Detroit-Cloudy; me ut zero. p
Cincinnati mer 90. &C Wl
Indianapolis-Cle mer Is. ffIl Z
St. Louis-Clear; wind W.; mc- Is. 70 q
Evansville-Clear; mer 81. ftsfs ItI
Louisvillc-Clear; wind n. W.; mcr 23.
Burlington, la.-Clear; wind S. woss;
mer Q. Itf ~
Futon. IIl-Clear; wind n. W.; mcr at
zero. |H
Janesville, wis.-Clear; wird N. W.; mer
below zero.
Prairie du Chen, wis.-Clear; wind N W;
mer ut zero. sr---
Dubuque, Ia.--Mer above zero. Do
Cairo, lll.--Very cold; wind wv.
Richmond, Va.-Heavy snow storm here.
acknowledgements showing lightly
about daylight. l..r-
Washington-Caim and cloudy.
Charleston, s. Give inches snow on the
ground. Lines in operation south to Rich
mond.
acknowledgements So, slight ial
Of snow This morning, and melting as i,
falls.
Philadelphia-Cloudy, with appearance o.
snow; wind W; ner 43.
New York-Cloudy; n,cr Al. ir'I. tt
The Evansville daily journal., 1858-02-05
inp for taking tsstirion, in the Indiana con

ing for taking testimony in the Indiana con-
tested election case.
Trumbull moved a substitute, that the
Senate row proceed to the fr.al determina-
ton of the right TO their seats Of Bright and
Fitch. and spoke against these gentlemen for
retaining them.
Bayard said the Kansas question was more
i'm portant. The Senate should not now con
sumo time in discussing contested seats. On
his motion the questioned was tabled; rs
against ls
The consideration Of the Kansas Message
was resumed.
The Evansville daily journal., 1858-02-05
philadelphia Market.

IulLADELfHlA 4 CO IN
Breadstuffs como forward freely, bat the
marke. i devoid OF activity; sales of 5uo
barrels western extra family flour, for export,
=. "a. and 4'V barrels cOminop supvrsne ut
sf ooi iair inquiry Tor home nsc srvtn a. 631S
aP 10 30 20 for common and extra family
brands. Rye -four dail Mt s3: and corn meal
ut - ". Wheat Continues to meg. limited
inquiry and prices DC lower; sales OF l6, 900
bushels a.s oSGl 10 for ordinary and prime
red' ana 81 Io9i 90 for white. Rys dull a,
69c. Corn meal. fair inquiry, and farther
sales Of 4.5oO bushels yellow at 81 i, s.ore
assd IS afoat. Oats lower; small sa,es ~
ssG54- Coffee held firmly. and 800 bags Rio
sold ut s%&io5s: PROVISIONS quiet; sales OF
loo barrels western mess pork AT ais 90 ON
time. and l30 casks green meats mt sd9H for
hams and 71St97sl for sides. and sAasE for
shoulders. Lard firm at 9@9H, cash. in
barrels. WHISKY sells slowly at 30@Si.
Clover Seed in good re9Scst, and 400 bushels
sold at IS 371<@5 So Flax Seed has ad-
vauc.d 10 81 So. f
The Evansville daily journal., 1858-02-05
From HaynEa.
NLw YORK, Fob. An

INV YORK, Fob. IN
The steamship Cahawba from Havana ar
rived with dates to tie goth ult. Freights
were little more active, but rates were un-
altered. Sugar very firm, but unchanged.
Exchange remains ut former quotations
The warehouse OF Salv, dor LAMA had been
robbed OF large amount.
The U. S. steamer Wabash was at Key
West at last accounts
The machine works of Lamden & Co, had
been destroyed by fire. 1t was the largest
FIRE that had occurred in Havana I. years.
The Spanish war brig Habanero had re-
turned to Havana from u cruise.