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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

THE CRIMEAN WAR The splendid ard hIpbIv
popular mechanical illustrations Of the Russian
War will be continued at Odd Fellows, Hall
during the present week. The success Of this
exhibition is without a parallel in Washington
city, and may be attributed to the extraordinary
effect with which the stirring incidents in fb.
CrlHlra are Initiated. The battle scenes and
burning cities, together with the sIstorm AT sea ,,
are nightly received with storms of applause
We advise all who have not Witnessed these
representations 10 do 50 q. soon as possible
Seats may be secured at the hall during the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

A VALUABLE FARM FOR sAI.E-Situated
"A In Alexandra county, about ga miles from
georgetown. at the intersection of the GEORGETOWN
and Little ais roadE, consisting of I02 acres In
qulre on the premises, or OF II. RICHAR DIS, corner
lith and X streets. Washington, DC. la 10 II
Two LETIThe three-story BRICK HOUSE
NO as 18th street, between and F. Has bath
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COLD BATH.-Yesterday afternoon, man in
very intoxicated condition, was noticed living
on the south side OF the Canal, near the Smithso-
Man grounds, but he being on. OF the way and dis
tnr6ing no one, he was allowed 10 remain Last
GIN he got up and tried to reach the north side
OF The Canal, but missing the track walked over
board. After yelling and splashiny about In the
mud and water, he was relieved by two Of the
watchhen, who conveyed him to the guard
house. Here he underwent the diving and M.
erIlng process, after which he was permitted to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

Tor SALE.-Ths Good Will, Fixtures, r urui-
u ture, and stock of hrst class RESTAU-
RANT, col tanning eight rooms, kItchs and cellar
doing aver fair business, located 10 the central
posed OF low for cash, or on such terms Will suit
changing his mode of business. Apply to WM j.
ia 24-eoStf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

n UBIN'S EXTRACTS, all odors, al GIBBS's
rooms, undss W,llard's hotel. az m
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The THEArRE.-W We are glad to see that man.
ager Stuart has succeeded in making the Wash
1ngton theatre place Of the highest fashionable
resort The audience on Saturday evening was
large, and to the highest degree respectable
Among the metropolitan celebrities present we
noticed Senator Gwin and family, and Senator
Douglas and family, and several other Senators
and members OF the House. The performance
was we'll carried through, and called forth
the hearty appreciation Of the audience
The bill for tonight Is the classic drama OF
Medea, peculiarly adapted to Miss Davenport's
me classical tases and accomplishments, and
the after piece Of the Debutante
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31
ANOTHER ARRIVAL

AT HAMiI. ron & cos
SASH BLIND, A ND DOOR DEPOT
Per schooner Helen Mar, direct from Rostol
SIC WINDOW SASH. Of various stzes winch
are Of cred AZ low rates. for cash. Also a ARE Iot
Of DOORS part of who we are oHerias AZ rates
that defy competition, viz:
81 Doors n by n g. at the low price of 81 e oasb
50 do. IN sby6 ft.s g, III 81 cssh
81 do, II. o ny SIT. 8, a. $50 cxsh
50 d0., *. by fto - 90 q ~ oesh
The above work Ia esual 10 any in the Distrlot
for the same money. All we ask is for those In want
oi the above articles 10 call and examine and satisfy
yourselves that they Sre well worth the money
Also. GaZed sash of6l sizes constantly on Rand a.
do2 9TH street, pposIte Centre Market
dea w. W. HAMILTON a CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

Two LET-RUOMS, FURNISHED with Board, 10
i private family on l. street. No. 5ll betv cen
sth and hth streets NORTH for gentleman and LADY
or two sIhEl gentlemen. oc2S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

THG Coal Trade - Important 10 A!s1aadria
GHt fIs Coal IHtsTesfS.-We have learned with
much surprise and regret, says tie AlexaadrIa
Gazette, that there Is L movement in proyress to
compel the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Compa-
hy 10 raise the tolls upon coal transported upon
that work, 10 a rate which Will eGudize the cost
ct carriage To the cost upon the baltimore and
Ohio RdiiTOad-in other words To levy AN A.
most ProhibiiOry tar upon canal transportation
f0I the benefit Of the city OF Baltimore and its
IalLfoad, regardless OF the interests Of the coal
region and OF all PARTIES concerned in the coal
trade We trust this il not true, but have our
frhs. We can only say that hitherto the libe-
TAnty OF Tue ; ate OF Virginia toward MARYLAND
works and Interests, has been rewarded bv moth
ing Of a similar chaTacter, on the mart Of Ib,t
state, aud u will be mater for serious consId.
GRAFTON and action, We believe, at the merit ses-
sion OF the Issg sIa'uTe, whether Virginia inter.
rsiS DO not csll for some efficient countervaiIinu
legislation. lf the unjust measure referred 10 be-
carried out. the Subjec will, We afr Informed be
at once laid before the Governor Of this STATE
whose we'll known real and energy will at once
~ bTOuy ht to bear, we doubt not, for the prOec-
ton of the Immense amounts which have been
iavested, here and elsewhere, In the coal tIade
OF the canal
THE NIGHT Schools established few weeks
ago under rather discouraging circumstances,
work perhaps as favoIaLly Is could be antici-
Pstrd, considering the uncOuth material to be
dealt with. They are Well attended every nigbt.
oY boys and young men whose AGES vary from
thirteen 10 twenty one wears and " hose occupa-
uOns are various The branches taught are pretty
much TIE same as those taug In the .y schools.
add every effort Is made by the teachers TO i'm
part - far as possible, In so limited a snace y.
three months, (the extent of time to which the
experiment Is limited y as much practical in
stiuction as they may, and To awaken I'm the
minds Of the pupils a desire for the acouisi
ton Of thoIongh knowledge CT the Common
branches Of education.
ALARx.-The alarm OF IRE yesterday about I
O'Clock was caused by the burning Of foul
chimney In the Second Ward, near and Thir-
te<n-snd q half streets,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

ENOR SALE-Ata price less than its value. n a
east half OF Lot No 10. in Square No. lU3 First
ward IL has north front of IS feet inckos ON q
street, by l28 feet az inches deep and els INV sitp
sted for first lass dwelling house. Ii will posi-
tlvaiy be sold below lts value. Apply immediately
to PtbLLAKD WEBB, No. $40 I'd story 18th st,
In -'~''' ~" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

ENOR RENF-fhe FRAME HOUSE on q st.
L south, between Sth ard 9th streets west, (ls-
and) Lot fronts Is feet 9Th street, running back
log foet to a ~ foot alley. Terms, IgO Der aunum
payable monthly. Enquire of ELVANS q
THOMPSON,S S Pa. avonue, between 9th and 10th
streets. OoI@
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several Sabbaihs past; but Yesterday the copgre.
cations at the churches, generally, were very
large. the attendance Of aged persons al ma nv
at tn IN was unusually numerous and added CON.
siderably to the pleasure Of those who, during
the Indictment weather, missed them from tbrir
places. The day passed of quietly, and without
the displays OF disOrderly behavior which have
so frequently dfsgTaced our streets, especially In
the suburban precincts.
ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT The concert 10 be
given tomorrow evening by the entire opera
troupe Of the Academy Of Music, New York, will
be one Of the most recherche ever given In our
city In addition to Mad Iaborde Mile Poin
sOt, Carl Formss, Mad. Ghoni, Sig FIorenza
Sig. T2maro, and many others, an entire orches-
ira, led by Herr Anchutz, will also appear As
this will be- the closing grand concert OF the sea
SOD. we have no doubt that Philharmonic Hall
will he crowded.
MRS. CORES PLaGIARIsMs, AND THE TALE OF
Tx Two BLACK Cats Hundreds having ap-
Piled for copies of the Daily Star containing
these two articles, published on Friday ana Sat.
ufday last, since the editions OF those DAYS were
entirely sold out, we remind the disappoiuted
that they VIII both be found In our next Weekly,
which will be for sale at the star Oh &c on Fridsy
morning next.
BACK AGAIS.-The customers at the wholesale
clothing establishment Of wiesenaeld a Co
Odeon Building, will be glad to hear that their
old friend that most suave and Intelligent dealer
In neat fitting clothing, Joseph Friendenwaid
Esq Is back again, and can be found at the old
stand for the greater part Of the time during the
coming three months.
A RICH TREAT Is offered TO our citizens to- NOR.
row evening In the way Of u Sabbath school ex-
hibition and concert at the old Foundry Church,
corner Of Fourteenth and @ streets. Tue manner
In which the people OF this church always get up
their afIirs 81 this kind promise one Of the most
enj0yabie entertainmeHts Of the season for both
old folks and young. see advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

TAVERN AND STORE PROPERTY FOR
SALE OR RENT.-The House at Baley's
Cross Dads, miles from Washington and from
Alexandra, at the Intersection of the Fairfax and
Middle TurnpIkes. Address LEWIS BAILEY,
w ashIngton city, or inquire on the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

COOP TIDINGs.-The messenger of health has
bfousht to the world no better tidings that know
OF. than that Mrs. NJ. N. Gardeners Indian Balsam
Of Liverwort msy be obtained at all the druggists
THIS is the most ehectusl cure for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption. is 2-lW
WEDDING CAKES, very pretty and very cheap, al
the Philad phia Confectionery, corner 18th and +
streets. Ice Cream and Water Ices 81 cents pei
suRrt. ia t7-lms
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FOR RENT AND SALE.

To LET.A small FRAME HOUSE. situated
| on 9th street east, between and streets
sout a.. ar the Capitol. Inquire of X. NJ. COMES,
1 NO OLD Stn street east. ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-31

ALARx.-The alarm OF IRE yesterday about
O'Clock was caused by the burning OF fou
chimney In the second Ward, near u and Thir
tesn-snd q half streets,
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10
What is SDirect TaxatiOno by the
General Government

We call attention to the following extract
from the reported proceedings of the Demo
cratic Congressional caucus. of Tuesday
night
Mr.. Barksdale, of Mississippi, wa. opposed
to all duties. He favored free trade and d.
RECT TAXATION.
Mr.. Miles, of South Carolina, spoke to the
same effect"
W. would respectfully ask Messrs. Banks
dale and Miles whether they have yet studied
the issue which they seem so ready to push
upon the deliberations of Congress Does
either of these gentlemen really know what
a dieect tax, such as the Constitution author
ICES Congress to levy, really is We are
willing TO wager the gross proceeds of an en-
tire issue OF the Enquirer. that neither gentle
man is at all prepared to render an accurate
definition of the tax which he proposes. This
involves no exposure of which they need be
much ashamed, for they are by no means eX-
ceptOnal in their ignorance.
We can well assume that such men as these
would not kuo,ciRqiv advocate a system Of
taxation which would restrict federal burdens
to mere tax upon lands and an additional
per capita tax on persons making land aud
slaves the only species of property in the
Union subject to federal taxation. And yet
these gentlemen have undoubtedly placed
themselves in the attitude of advocating
nothing more nor less than this precise sys-
TEN of taxation. Such is the identical pro-
position of the two legislators representing
constituencies mainly composed of large
landowners and Shareholders.
There is no question about it. Not only
does the letter and spirit Of the Constitution
leave room for no other Interpretation. but
the Interpretation itself has been unmistaka-
bly, expouGded by the decision of the Supreme
Court. The points decided are
list. That land is the only species of prop
erty which, as property, can be objected To
direct tax by the General Government.
2nd. There is one, and only one, other spe-
cies of property, which may be made the sub
ect OF direct federal taxes, not as property,
but as persons.
81. That direct tax may be laid on per
sons. and that such tax, if laid at ali, must be
made to include slaves.
Let our Southern Senators and Representa-
tives study this matter with the reports of
the Supreme Court before their eyes. Then.
We guarantee it, we shall soon be rid of all
the defamation about direct taxes. which has
Of late been logged in to embarraSs questions
Of finance and revenue.-RichR,Oad Enquirer.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10
Agricultural Problem Demanding
Solution.

Mr. WM. NICHOL of this place, received
from New Orleans few days ago an account
of the sale of a porton-upwards of POO
bales--of his cotton crop, grown on his plan
tqtion in Arkansas, at - cents per pound
The sample we raw was without moat, OF
speck or blemish, and was fair and reliabl,
sample of the lot. We asked Mr.. NICHOL
if the additional labor expended in thu,
cleaning, handling and preparing that lot O
cotton for market, paid' His reply was, that
it dbl!
Now. the problem which we submit for so
luton by some of our agricultural readers i,
this " What additional amount Of capital
whether in the form of labor, manure, o.
what not, expended in the cultivation of on
lands will pays" Every one knows that 1
large portion of our cultivated land has lost
much of its original fertility-that, land
which, when fresh. yielded under very Ordi-
nary tillage fifty bushels of corn per acre
does not now, one year with another, yield
above half that quantity. Some years age
we made it our business to converse with
tical farmers on the subject of the averag,
yield Of the corn lands OF Davidson county.
and we do not recollcct Of one of them VIII,
estimated il at more than thirty bushels pei
acre, while some of them were of opinol
that the average would fall under that guam
tity. What amount, then, of labor, which l.
capital, over and above the usual and ordinary
amount, can be protitably expended in til,
cultivation of our exhausted lands? We al
know that the customary prices received 70
agricultural products with us, particularly
Indian corn and the small grains, would not
Justify the annual expenditure of capital in
the cultivation of his lands which the English
farmer finds it profitable TO expend. But there
is certainly point to which the expenditure,
of labor, or capital, may be prottaGty increased
by the tillers of our WORKOUT lands. Deeper
ploughing and II more through filth would
undoubtedly pay-but to what extent thai
system could be probably carried, we leave
for some Of our intelligent and practical
farmers to determine.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10

DEAF AND DUMB Como ,IroRs.- In Germa-
ny, as the birthplace Of printing, great in
terest is still felt in all that pertains TO that
art. An event has recently taken place at
Zabagen. in Wurtemburg, which is attracting
considerable notice. NJ. Theodore Algerad.
who has long shown much sympathy for the
deaf and dumb. bad conceived that those " no
were suffering under that calamity might be
useiully and probably employed in the print
ing Office. Following out this idea. that gen
tleman has now in his employment one hum
dred and sixty operatives who are deaf and
dumb. and of whom eleven are females, ali
of whom he has. mt his own expense, and per-
sonally, instructed TO such AN extent that
they are now expert compositors. The gov
eminent of Wurtemburg have thought that
this experiment, of which the object was To
give work and sustenance To many of this
class of unfortunates. is well deserving of
encouragement and of acknow cement, aud
the king has, in the near time, given orders
that large gold medal should be presented
to the director OF this and silent printing
Office, in testimony of the high sense which
his majesty entertains of NJ. Algerad's benev-
olent undertaking.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10
The Agricultural College Bill.

This bill, now before the Senate-having
passed the House of Representatives-do-
mates TO the several States quantity of the
public lands, in the ratio of 10000 acres for
each Senator and Representative in Con
gress, SO that under its provisions Tonnes
sees distributive share would be 100000
acres.
1t provides that all moneys derived from
the sale of the lands by the States to whom
they ase apportioned shall be invested in
some safe stocks. and constitute perpetual
fund, the interest of which shall be inviola-
bly, appropriated by each State which may
take and claim the benefit of the act, to the
endowment and support Of at least one col
lege, where the leading object shall be, with
ont excluding other scientific or classical
studies to teach such branches Of learning as
are related to agriculture and the mechanic
arts.
II any portion of the fund invested, as is
here provided, or any portion Of the interest
be lost in any manner whatever, the State is
to make it good.
A sum not exceeding ten per centum upon
the amount received by any State may be ex-
pended for lands for sites or experimental
farms. whenever authorized by the respective
Legislatures of such States but no portion of
the fund nor of the interest arising therefrom
shall ever be applied. directly or indirectly,
under any pretenee whatever, to the pur-
chase. erection, preservation or repair of any
building.
Any State which may take and claim the
benefit of the act, shall provide, within five
years, at least not less than one such college
AS above described or the grant to the State
shall cease and the State shall be bound to
pay to the United States the amount received
of any lands previously sold.
Annual reports are required to be made re-
garding the progress of each college, record
ing any improvements and experiments made,
with their cost and results, and such other
matters as may be supposed useful
When lands are selected from those which
have been raised to double the minimum
price. in cons quence Of railroad grants, they
shall he computed to the States at double thu
quantity.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10

TINE CUBA THIRTY MILLION ScHEME.--Tne
best thing that has been said Of lhe Thirty
Million Cuba Scheme of Senator SIIDkIL in
behalf of the President, is the following by
the Albany Evening Journal:
Itproposes the absurdi,y depending money
We have not GOETHE abSurdity of buying
what is not for sale-and the browning alb
surdiiy OF offering an insult as n pr, liminary
t. making a bargain Ii proposes 10 give
the President all manner of powers that do
not belong To him. He is to have Con
grcssman's power Of introducing bills, the
Senate's power of ratilyiug treaties, the
Houses power Of authorizing loans, and Con-
gress's power OF declaring war Like
Bottom, the Weaver, he wants 10 play AL tue
parts In tue play himself, aud 20 play them
all at once. Ills dream will probably share
the fate OF his prototype's-"it shall be called
Bottoms dream, because il hath no bottom
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10
Thc Opposition I'm Tennessee.

In all parts Of the State there appears TO
r1s1s be determined feeling, among all who
~ oppose the policy and practices ofDemocracy.
as at present constituted, to contest the
supremacy of that party, at the coming elcc-
tions with something of the vigor and
49, perseverance, of years gone by. There is no
question in mind but that large majority
OF the people of Tennessee are. IN their hearts
tired and disgusted with the rule OF the sham
Democracy. The divisions of sentiment
which obtain among the members of the
party, and the open mutny which il raging
among its own camp officers and camp
o. followers too blter to be reconciled by the
powerful panacea of public plumber are
together about to make it's Reorganization
Inevitable Never was a more favorable
opportunity presented for an easy and endur-
ing victory. The popular mind is convinced
of this fact, and sincerely believe the
popular heart devouty yearns for the con-
summation. In Tennessee, for several years
past, the opponents Of the Democratic party,
have been lamentably deficient in the matter
of organization. This has been the true
cause of their successive defeats. Whatever
may be the decentralization of the Democracy
party, II tue OppoSitIOh SApii sum iN+N"~
or neglect to come to the work Of organiza-
tion earnestly and effectually, all their advan-
tages will be thrown away, aud they may
expect again to be defeated. All that is re
auired of US is an active and thorough and
united organization. The signs are every
where favorable to this result and we are
happy to chronicle and applaud the various
movements that are being made for primary
meetings, and the general response in rela-
ton to the Convention of the 29th March,
We trust that the sentiment Of every county
in the State will be directly represented in
that Convention and that the appointment
of .l.gatcs shall be participated in by every
civil district. This is no time for ldleness
and indifference. Not our party but the
country demands the services aud exertons
of all her sturdy and patriotic citizens. we
do not need a caucus OF politicians on the
29th March; but want emphaticaliy
mass meeting of the people, from every part
of the State Let Us have this, and we shall
little doubt Of the final result.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10

The suggestion, by the Knoxville Whig. OF
the name of Col. NErHERIAND as a suitable
Gubernatorial candidate of the Opposition, In
the approaching campaig I. has met with a
general and hearty response. All agree that
canvass, and we doubt not a successful one.
He is able and indefatigable and if he can be-
prevailed upon to take into his hands our
standard. will wave ii proudly and gloriously
in all parts of the State. Il he shall enter
the field in this capacity he Will go through
sunshine and storm with singlencss OF pur-
pose aud devotion Of heart. that will make
him hero in triumph. or in defeat revered
and venerated martyr
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10
The Hon. Mr.. Keitt. of S. c.. Yesterday i

The Hon Mr.. Keitt. of S. c., yesterday in
debate set forth his solemn opinion that mem,
b"rs of Congress ought to be paid more liber-
ally. five want the best talent in Congress
says Keitt, we must enhance the price we of
fer for it. Judging from the facts he is right
There was time. for instance, when members
of Congress were paid So day and then
South Carolina was represented by persons
like j G. Calhoun. Langdon Cheves, George
McDuffie, ii. 5. Legare. Joel K. Poinsett, WIN.
C. Pre- stOn aud Isaac T. Holmes. Now. that
as in the present session members are paid
more than $50 day, she is able to secure
the services of keitt. What enormous in
tellectual giants she would send to Washing
ton, if they could get $50 or SIS day az the
reward for their greatness and their labors.-
". T. Tribune.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-10
Democratic Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ga caucus of Demo
cratic members of Congress was held last
night, and about fifty were present. The
proposal to provide for the payment of the
maturing Treasury notes, and to make a
large reduction in governmental expenses.
were favorahly discussed by the Hon. A Ill.
Stephens and other Southern members.
The Pennsylvania Democrats held a sepa-
rate meeting and resolved to sustain the
Presidents policy of specific duties, and re-
fused to be controlled by the action of the