Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-23
skKEN.Dk TO HoS. y. CLANCY Joxrs.-This

SKKENADE To HoN. J. CLANCY JoSRs-This
popular gentleman, who has been recently ap-
pointed Minister to Austria, arrived In Washing
ihston last evening, and bscame, Immediately
on bis arrival, the guest of VIM. Finn, ESQ :,
Navy Agent His arrival was rapidly commu-
cated 10 his numerous friends In this city, who
soek occasion, during the evening, TO express
iheh high appreciation of his personal and p
tIcA character by complimentary visit to his
temporary lodging, and rendering him a delig ht-
1ul serenade by the Marine Band. A large
number OF Pennsylvanians were present, and
among them number Of his warm personal
Trends from other sections Of the country-ton
John Appleton, Assistant Secretary Of State;
Gen. Lane, OF Oregon Gov stevens of Wash,
ington Territory; Mayor Berret and Others
After the hand had performed q number of
airs, Daniel Ratcliffs, Esq, appeared on the bal
eony, and introduced Hon. J. g. Jones to the au-
dience He remarked, in doing so, that the peo-
pie Of Washington having learned that Mr. Jones
wan about to visit this city before leaving the
county, tney could not let such an occasion pass
oI giving expression to the high estimation in
winch they held him, both personally and polit-
lcaily The Democrats In this city had sympa-
thized with him in the reverse which the great
NATIONAL party had lately sustained in his dis
Hft ana although the people had determined
20 dispense with his political services vet that
LAD been the fate Of some of the be.t men wLo
nad ever lived. While regrettng the necessity
that sent Mr.. Jones for a time to a foreign shore
vet they felt proud that the sagacty of the Presi-
dent had selected such a man TO uphold the hon.
or OF this country at a European Court.
MI Jones, being greeted with enthusiastic
cheers returned his thanks to his feIloy-citizPns
Of the city OF Washington for the unexpected
honor they had conferred upon him. Ii would
not be proper, nor was il FL pected The remarked
that he should make speech on this occaSIon:
and should be attempt II, he should utterly fail
for want OF language to express the deep feelings
OF his heart, and his gratitude for the compli-
ment they had paid him in calling upon him to
congratulate him upon the honor recently ten
dered him BY the President of the United States
For the last eight years he had spent bout half
az MS time here; and that was among the happi-
est periods OF his life. Coming among the people
OF washington as stranger, nearly Gig hit wears
ago, had been mis- pleasure to meet them in
social intercourse, to miDgle with them in his
public and private relations, and to cultivate
those amicab!e feelings which contribute so
much TO the happiness and enjoyment OF life He
felt this to be the proudest triumph Of his life,
that, after having spent SO much time here he
had been deemed worthy Of such an enthusiastic
reception as this, by those who knew him best
He had simply to say that, whether at home or
abroad whether In the domestic or foreign rela-
mons OF our Government, he should remember
the period of his association with the citizens of
Washington to the last days of his life He then
closed by repeating his Acknowledgements and
thanking them for the compliment they had paid
him. Three hearty cheers greeted the sneaker Al
the close of his remarks
Gen Lane was then loudly called for, and ad-
dressed the audience briefly. He had not come
there to make speech, but to tender to Nr
Jones the welcome that had brought them here
de could bear witness to the fidelity and honesty
OF Mr.. Jones in the discharge of his duties as a
member Of the House of Representatives. having
had the honor to serve with him there during a
space OF nearly eight years. His devotion to the
country, the Constitution, the Union, and the
rights Of the States as secured by the Constitu.
ton, was the cause of his failure at tn. late cleo
ton Stricken down by intrigue, manuveriny
and political management, II was GRATIFYING 10
know that the faithful patriot who presd I'D over
the destines of this country knew his worth,
and gave him mark Of his confidence in an
honorable appointment abroad. Gen L. then
thanked the audience for calling him out and
also Tor this manifestation Of their regard for his
worthy friend.
In answer to repeated calls by the compapv
Gov. Stevens and Mayor Berret made brief adj
dresses, after which the band proceeded to the
Presidential Mansion, followed by a large com
Pany of those who had gathered around the spot
The President appeared at the window, aud
was vociferOusly cheeTed by the crowd tho had
been attracted thither by the excellent music of
Prof Scala's Band. The President returned
thanks in pertinent speech for the honor CON
ferred upon him, and paid some pretty cOmpli-
Inents to the Democrats Of Washington saving
that he knew that among them were as true and
iathiul Democrats as were to be found on the
broad surface Of the country. lie then babe th;,
audience good night, and they returned to the
house of MI. Finn, where ample Tepast had
been prepared, Of which the guests partcok
More speeches were made and toaSts were drunk
ana the company retired TO their several homes
FuRNITURE.-Those desiring to pure base new
furniture should not pass by the establishment Of
y. NJ McGregOr Co, Seventh street between
Louisiana avenue and ID street without stepping
In Their extensive sales and ware rooms are
now stocked with such a variety of articles I'm
their line as has rarely been for sale in the Fed
e'dI MetoFoIis r rom the richest and most rx-
penslve rosewood marble oTnamented and satin
covered parlOT furniture down to the plaInest and
cheapest description of kitch hen furnIture hardIv
anything Thar a w ashing'onian may fancy, fails
10 DE- Kept there. Among the goods OF this house
We perceive various new Tschsrehe STYLES of vari-
Gus articles, such as used in all households NOT
few Of which embrace substantial impyove
il ch1rr I'D for n.
ever before for similar articles. This house en-
Joys enyiable popularity, because its proprietors
selves with the smallest line of profits consonant
win the idea Of doing safe business In their
line Of trade.
The THEArRE.-Mr. Davidge concludes his
engagement to- mig t, appearing the loquacious
and boldly minded old Bailie in the thrilling
dFamatization Of Sir Walter Scott's powerful le
gendsry novel Of Rob Roy, which is capitalIy
edSt-Messrs. Dawson, Hanley, Mesdames Tay-
isure, Proctor and others, being engaged in It
The afterpiece will be the farce Of the Two Bon
Bycastles
On Monday night, John E. Owens, one OF the
most brilliant Of the best comedians Of the day
appears as John Unit, in Mrs Bateman,s finely.
written comedy Of Self.
In THE CENTRE MARKET, this morning. the
dealers OF both classes were well represented
aid the supply Of provisions was amply sum
Gent for the demand. The vegetable depart
ment was not so busy a. we have yeen Il, and
there were complaints OF dull sales. In the
butchers department, the dealers DISPLAYED
thelr stock to advantage, and the rush of persons
IN the eangways Indicated an improvement of
business In that branch OF the market In the
nay market the supply was large, the demand
light, and sales dali
IHE RICHMOND AGRIcCLruRAL FAIR-It will
De seen by our advertising columns that both the
routes between Washington and Richmond have
issued round-tnP tickets, good during the Fair
The route via the George Page and Orange and
Central railroads, al IS So good until the Ist OF
November; the route by Potomac steamers and
Richmond and Potomac Railroad, at So GOOD
until the 9TH OF November. Doubtless large nun
oers Of our citizens will avail themselves of the
chances thus offered
THE PANoRAMA.-The visitors at Odd Eel
lows Hall are nightly delighted with the enter
tainment and instruction Afforded by Boneau's