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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

INVASION OF SOUTHERN MExIco.-The last 18TH
mus mail brings strange account Of the invasion
Of the State Of Chiapas, on the extreme southern
boundary Of Mexico, by band Of Adventures, or
g filibusters," as they are called from the neigh
boring Republic Of Guatemala The band, an
organized one. was headed by one Gen. Ortega,
who had overrun large extent of country plum
dering the people wherever he went. Among
others, the town Of Comitan, village OF some
1, 100 Inhabitants had been sacked and burnt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL dinner was given in Berlin, Prussia, on
the 2sd ult., by Gov. Wright, the American min
lister, IN honor of Washington's birthday. About
seventy persons were present An old gentleman
was there, hale and vigorous, who had, when
young, been acquainted with Washington-Sena-
tor Adami. from Bremen, now nearly IS years of
age. Baron Humboldt was also present and made
a short address, as also did several Americans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

1T During thunderstorm on Friday last
while the family Of Mr.. jacob Shot, afarmer whe
resides near Columbus, Ohio, were eating dinner
the lightning struck valuable cow in his barn
killing her instantly; and the same fash broke In
70 pieces every plate on the table where the family
was eating, and actually melted some Of the softer
metal upon the table, without in the least inuring
any person present,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

SENATOR BRoDERIcK.-Reccnt intelligence
from California, by the way of Great Salt
Lake City, Utah, states that on the 2lst Of
January resolution was introduced to the
State Senate, by Mr. Holden, requesting Mr.
Frederick to resign his seat in the United
States Senate, and that it passed by vote Of
% yeas. nays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

ID In New York, the other day, man named
Chadburn was seriously, and it is feared fatally.
injured by the falling of sign upon his head
while he was passing along a sidewalk during a
high wind. This should operate 4 caution to
Proprietors Of signs. and 70 police officers to keep
a lookout for such dangers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL In Pittsburg, on Thursday afternoon, a young
man registering his name as John Martin. Phila-
delphia, was arrested a counterfeiter, and over
slSoO In counterfeit bills, and five watches, were
found In bis possession. Stating to the mayor
that ne had no friends, and without sufficient
money 70 buy bail. he was loo ked lid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL In Philadelphia. on Monday, German
named Charles wannaback and his wife were
arrested and held to bail for counterfeitinp. In
the garrett Of their house were found s57 in conn
terfeit half and quarter dollars, and all the imple
ments generally used in the manufacture of bogus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

REDUCTION OF POSTAGE TO DENMARK.-The
single rate Of letter postage between the Uni
ted States and the kingdom of Denmark, by
Me Bremen or Ha0.bmrs ktne,) has been re-
duced from Is TO Is cents-prepayment being
optional. This reduction goes into effect imme-
diately, and is the result of a recent reduced
rate Of German and Danish postage to cents
the single letter on American correspondence
transmitted via Hamburg to Bremen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL The latest news from Mexico shows the
general success Of the Liberal armies both on the
Gulf and Pacific slopes, and the probability is tina,
that party will not only sustain itself, but will ul
tlmately triumph
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

TARIFF DECIsIoys.-The following decisions
have just been made by the Secretary of the
Treasury; That Mineral OIL" of a bitumn-
Gus character, or extracted from bituminous
substance, is liable to duty of Is per cent,
under schedule E of the tariff of 1857; that
g Castor Seed" from which Castor Oil may be
manufactured, is to be included under schedule
I of the tariff of 1857, and is admitted free of
duty and that " Mustard Seed" is also to be
admitted free under the same schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

II In Columbus, Ohio, they have got an arte-
sian well bored to the depth of 9l9feet and going
down at the rate Of 81 feet per day The borings
are getting decidedly gritty, and it is expected
that water will soon show itself
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LOST AND FOUND.

OST-On Sunday, between the KIrkwood Hou.s
Ia and the Theatre. OF on ID ST. between the Tb@s
tire and llth St, = PORTEMONNAIE containins
about 90. The hinder vii 10 suitably rewarded Nv
l'aving 70 with JOS =. SESSFORn al Francis
Lambs ,ctnre-lrame Establishment, or al the box
Office Of the Theatre. ~
II OST-ln the Criminal Court room. or I.etween
IL the Court house and the Jail, n pair of GOLD
SPECTACI.ES. A snitable reward will No psid N
lett az this Office, or at the residence of n RAT
CIIftE, al Franklin Row. mar 22-St.
III OST-On Montav, tho 2ist instant. bst wrep 81
street. Navy NaTd, and nth street west, = GOLD
BRACELET, with seven links, ono Of which bas
been broken suitable reward will he paid for its
recovery f left 81 this Office. mar y "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

Adjustments BIZ THE PREsIDESr-Edward
Il. Geary, of Oregon Territory, to be superin-
tendent of Indian Affairs, for the Territories
Of Oregon and Washington.
VIM. w. Chapman, of Oregon Territory, to
be Surveyor General Of the United States for
the District Of Oregon. .....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

The SLOOP-OF-wAR LAScAsrER.-Thisv vessel,
which has just been finished at the Philadelphia
Navy Yard, under provisions of the act of 1887.
was subjected to a preliminary trial on Monday
last, and this morning the Navy Department
is informed that the result was in every respect
highly satisfactory. Her machinery was made
by Messrs. Reaney, Neafe 4 Co., of PhiIa-
delphia, and is described as being a superior
exhibition of mechanical skill 1t is expected
that she will be very fast sailer. Her trial
cruise will take place at an early day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

II A student in Oberlin College, Ohio named
j. b. Kirk, has been arrested for counterfeiting
He is said to be one Of the Portage county gang,
whose extensive operations have been interfered
with by the officers of the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL At Cincinnati, the mercantile public are
much pleased at the result of the Buffalo railroad
convention, hoping it may lead to combination of
the southern lines against the northern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL The democrats Of Portsmouth, Va, hav,
nominated Henry T.. Orr for the Legislature, and 6
w. Grice, the present incumbent for mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

FORMALLY NAMED.-Ye yesterday the President
Of the United States signed, as the law in that
case requires, the joint resolutions of the Conn
ellis of Washington city, naming that street
bounding Lafayette square on the west, Jack
son Place, and that bounding the same square
on the east, Madison Place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

IL J. Pancoast, who emigrated from AleIan-
dra, Va, In 1904 to Cincinnati, died in the latter
city on the 10Th inst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

GENERAL JOHEsToN.-It is stated that Gen,
Johnston, who has command Of the Utah de-
partment Of the army, will return to the States
this Spring on visit, if affairs in Utah shall
then wear the same favorable aspect MS at
present. We are satisfied, however, that the
report is untrue
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personal.

80. Hon. Joshua r. Giddings is lecturing In
New York city.on the, higher law.
The A H,erican partv. of ST louls have nom.
inatcd Edward Tynan for Mayor Nj wymsn
isa school teacher, and native Of Charlestown
.. Or. Bagby, wel-known q the suthcr of the
renowned Mozis Addums" letters, ID lying seri-
onay at 4heA residence of his brother fn-law,
Essex county, Va.
Flag Captain Shubrick is described nv a
Paraguay letter writer as a wonderful specimen
Of the sailor, the man of business. and the gentle
man. He Is as green as the live oak, and as cheer
fol as a singing bird, and cool as Sir John
Ffanklin's bones" e sA# So Z
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MExIco.-Aimost every newspaper of char.
acter and standing falling into our hands that
notices the state Of our relations with Mexico.
takes occasion to approve the policy of the
present administration of this Government In
firmly declining to involve it, (the Government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

FROM MExICo.-Despatches have beea re-
ceived hero from Mr.. Churchwell, agent of this
Government in Mexico, direct from Vera Cruz.
Ho reports the Juarez government as gaining
strength, and expresses confidence in its ability
to hold out against Miramon. lie does not be-
lievc the latter can take Vera Cruz, and states
that such is general opinion in that city. He
suggests the propriety Of the speedy recogni-
ton of tho Juarez government by the United
States. The Administration, we opine, will
not, however, take any action in the matter
until something definite is obtained from Mr.
McLane, lately appointed minister to Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

GOING To THE d. IN 2:40.-Mr. c. Edwards
Lester, a writer Of some fame, has lately COM
menced new literary enterprise, The twentieth
or thirtieth that has been begun by him with
out carrying any one of them TO successful
termi natiOn, if We remember correctly. 1t is
worthy Of note only because he POUNDS his eff
fort on the theory which all who like him,
have no fixed politics are prone to base their
political action upon tho theory that the Dem
ocratic party is rapidly going to the ID From
the times in which Mr.. VIM. C. Rives and Judg
Talmadge were leading politicians down to to-
day, there never was an erratic and dissatisfied
ambitious maq, (nOminally Democracy before
the people, in print or on the stump, who did
not plead in justification Of his own tergiversa-
tiOns that g the party" was on the high-road to
inevitable ruin, only TO be saved by following
the counsels Of such proverbially dangerous
leaders as themselves. We have seen much of
such Democratic politicians and journalists as
Mr.. Lester, and have always known them only
as never being even temporarily successful with
out making Infinite trouble for the straight for
ward and really patriotic who place confidence
IN them as political leaders or teachers In MIR.
Lester s case, however, it is very probable that
his new periodical TO prove that the Demo-
cratic party has gone to the ID, will do little
harm, as its conductor is too well known, polit-
ically, to enjoy the confidence of any portion
OF the Democratic party anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

NJ THoUeH "THg STAR" IS PRINTED ON TIE
FASTEST srKAN PRESS IN USE SOUTH or BAIrr-
MORE, EDITION II so LARGE As TO REQUIRE 1T
TO NJ PUT TO PRESS AT AN KARLY HOUR; ApyER-
TIskMkSTs, THEREFORE,, SHOULD BIZ SENT IN nv
TwKLvE O'CLOCK, NJ; orHERwIsE THEY NAY NOT
APPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

Hon. THOMAS FLORENCg.-This gentleman,
who has been quite i'll in this city since the ad
journmcnt of Congress, we are glad to see has
SO far recovered rs to be able to be about again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

Tn WBArHsR.-The following report Of tho
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution.
The time of observation is about o'clock:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

VIRGISIA.-The Gubernatorial canvass in
Virginia is not destined to be by any means as
desperate struggle as represented so per-
sistcntly by correspondents of the New York
Herald. Those who know the political affairs
of the Old Dominion we'll are satisfied that
Mr.. Letcher's majority over his talented and
deservedly popular competitor, Mr.. Goggin,
will certainly be greater than that of Governor
Wise over his; notwithstanding, as the Herald
alleges, Gov. WIS friends are disposed to give
Mr.. Letcher independent support;
support as the Washington public's ancient ac-
quaintance, Col. Beverly fuckers paper, gave
the last Democratic national administration it
will be remembered. Our own opinion is, that
Mr.. Letcher's majority-unless some unex-
pected and unforeseen circumstances shall
operate against him-will Craze twenty thou
sand. The result of this election will have an
important political bearing outside of yir-
ginia's boundaries, insomuch as the opposition
press in all quarters of the country, deceived
by the New York Uerakd's persistent allega-
tons Of Mr.. Letcher'S assumed weakness, are
proclaiming him beaten in advance, and as
suming his defeat as evidence Of the weakness
of the administration of President Buchanan
before the people.
We can assure the friends of the present ma
tionsl administration everywhere, that they
may safely accept the rash issue made for
them; for if John Letchcr's majority be re-
ceived as the opinion of the people with ref
erence to the Democratic party as now repre-
. sented in Government here, they will hear no
more Of calculations of Democratic defeat in
the national election of 1860, by and through
the alleged unpopularity of President Buchan-
| ans administration.
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WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP

OVERLAND ROUTES TO CALIFORSA.EDuring
a controversy in the recent session Of Congress
on. this subject, the conduct of the late Post
master General was the subject of seyere ami
madyersion. 1t was ayerred that he procured
the selection of the Ell Pasp and Fort Yuma
road. instead of the more direct line BY way of
Albuquerque, without good reason for the pref
erence. 1t is now stated, on good authority,
however, that the reason for preferring the Ell
Paso route, which was given by the Postmaster
General, o'wit. that the other route was not
unfrequently impossible, is sustained by q re-
port made to the War Department recently by
Col. Hoffman. This officer commands an expe-
ditlon lately undertaken against the Mojave
Indians from San Francisco, California. In
stead OF going directly across the country by
the Albuquerque road, which is almost direct
line to the scene Of his operations, Col II.
shipped his supplies around the peninsula of
Lower California, and up the Gulf to the mouth
Of the Rio Colorado of the West, and marched
his troops down to Fort Yuma, and thence up
the Colorado valley.
We hear that he says in his report that he
adopted this extended line of march because
the rOnte across The country rcas then tmpas-
sable for loaded 'r0gons. The position Of the
Albuquerque route to which this objection ap-
plies is, we understand, west of the Colorado
river and of the eastern confines of the State Of
California; hence, it did not fall within the
scope of the report of Lieut.. Bealc, who super
intended the construction of the road only
across the United States territories. Col.
Hoffman cannot be supposed to have been ac-
tusted by prejudice in this matter, nor should
his opinion be disregardcd, for he is not only
an able and intelligent officer, but has had OK
tensive experience in that region of country.
His report furnishes n complete vindication of
the action Of the late Postmaster General in
the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

DEATH OF An Army OFFIcER.-Capt. Newton
c. Givens, Second Dragons, died at San An
tonic, Texas, March 9th, 1859
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BOARDING.

ROARDlNG-At No. 81 Penn. avenue, over
- HpoyeTs nesrly opposite Browns, double and
single ROOMS with BOARD.
mar IS st MRS 9 PARIS
ROARDlNG.-SeveIai persons can he anrn,nuo-
- dated with BOARD or ~ r NtSHED ROOMS
mar IL lw.
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Of the United ssssss.) directly or indirectly, in
the hopeiessly discrdered afairs of our sister
republic That policy, though so distasteful
70 those Who would have the United States es-
say to swallow Mexico whole before breakfasf,
some fine morning, shortly, (by way of an APP
pstl1er'to prepare them tkswallow Central
and South America ere nigHtfall,) evidently
meets the approval Of the great mass Of the
people Of the country without distinction. Of
party V
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

The HON. BEDFORD BRowy.-The manv
friends Of this distinguished gentleman in this
immediate section, where he resided for years
until 50 recently returning to North Carolina,
will be glad to learn that he has again greatly
distinguished himself in connection with the
public affairs Of that State, once represented
by him, it will be remembered, in the Senate Of
the United States. His was decidedly the
reading mind in the North Carolina Legisla-
'are during Its recent session. The papers of
'nat state speak of his services in that BODY in
most approbatory terms. We notice the fact
particularly, because it goes to show that a.
last as our age is, experience, learning,
Judgment, and moderation Of tone make their
mark upon it rs they have made their mark
upon all previous eras Of our history
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

INDIAN AFFAIRs.-Latc advices from Pla-
cerville, Cal, received here, notice the arrival
there of Mr.. f. Dodge, the Indian Agent for
the tribes of that region, on tho 10th of Janua-
~, after an extended tour among the Indians
under his charge, in Carson Valley During
the winter he had visited three distinct por-
tons of the country, and distributed gifts to
more than four thousand Indians. He saws of
the Indians generally in his district, that they
are the most trnctable and pesceably inclined
he has ever met. They are, however, repre-
sented as being in deplorably destitute con-
dition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

"DowS on" PoLIrIcs.-The Albany Ruick-
eTbocker, famously shrewd in many matters, is
down on politics" as being very apt to injure
most men who contract the habit of devoting
time in that way. We subjoin few of its re-
marks on the subject, as presenting picture
of the habits and tastes of a large class of con-
firmcd city and ward politicians, the truth of
which the reader will recognize at glance:
DENoRALIzIss INFLUENCE OF PoLIriCs.-One
OF the great objections To becoming politician is
the decentralization connected with the position
The politician has more temptations placed in his
way than any other citizen. To be popular with
the " boys, he must drink at ward meetings and
take side in favor Of shoulder hiiters and rowdv
ism. He must attend conventions target shoots
dog fights, and chicken disputes; he must act al
stakeholder to horse race, and so decide the last
heat as will add to mis- popularity with those who
have bet the most money. The politician com
mences life by tppling, and too often inshes M hi.
career by having the worst OF habits fastened Ipon
him FOR the remainder Of his life More men are
ruined by politics In this country than by O,m-
bling. They keep bad hours bad companv me-
glect their families, and go to the badn generally
For this reason no man but a man invincjble io
the temptations of strong drink should ever think
Of becoming politician all others are sure to fan
before this devastating power, and sooner or later
will come to an unhappy end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

SLOOP-oF-WAR RICENoNDr-The Engineer
in-chief Of the Navy, Samuel Archbold, Esq,
left this city this morningfo Norfolk, whittier
he goes to inspect tho machinery now being
constructed there for the new sloop-of- war
Richmond, In course of construction at the
Norfolk Navy Yard. Both this vessel and her
machinery are rapidly approaching compile
ton. On his return, Mr.. A. will stop in Balti-
more to inspect the machinery building by
Messrs Murray Hazlehurst, Of that city, for
the other sloop-of-war now in course of con-
struction at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Under the
efficient management Of the Secretary of the
Navy, aided by Mr.. Lenthall, the Chief Of the
Bureau of Construction, and Mr.. Archbold,
Engineer-in-chief, the new vessels authorized
to be built for the Navy by the acts of 1857 and
1853, are all being pushed forward rapidly,
and will be completed in the shortest practi-
cable time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

STEVENS HAS COME BACK, AND STOPS
ut SD Penusy lyana avenue, between 9Th and 10th.
streets, with complete stock of FANCY GOODS.
Call inIInedi atay. mar d. ea,t
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N TALLY HO! -. II l.-.# =. Il
HE BEST RAZORS are the "T.Ily Ho,s.s
They never fail. For the genuine call at
mar Is FRANCIS'S, go Seyeth street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-23

~ NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION
JS Books of subscription to the stock of a new
building Association are now open at the store of
Edward c. Dyer, No. Penn. avenue, and at the
office e T. Nj. Hanson, No. $50 9TH street, opposite
IntallIgencer Office. mar Tiff
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HOG GIFTS To-morrow Night, q. r. Hall. 1t
WHERE DID STEVENS GO? Not to Paris,
w but tn New York, to get the latest Partisan
Styles, aud forward them to SSi Pennsy vania ave
nue., b.tween 9th and 10th sts., Washington, ID. c.
manS9-co4t tStates.D
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H-9G GIFTS Tomorrow Night, O. F. Hall. 1t
FQR SALE.77FIye barrels SCUPPERNONG
Il WINE, nearly three years old. warranted pure
ince Of the grape. Inquire of w. 5. LONG, at
John L. Clarke's Patent Agency, corner 18th and.F
SITS. mar % 2tt
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IL 2,ult II Io-n"iTeW NIsnt, ~. r. Han "
ITO BE SOLD FOR WANT OF USE-An ex-
ceflent young HORSE, Is hands high, a n
superior ridn g and driving animal, mt for ~
family use the road. or any service that aSN
horse can be used for will I've sold with WARRANTY
Also, - top BUGGY and HARNESS, but little
worn. Price for tho whole SS<5 The Horse will be
snld spara tely, If desired. Inquire at Oce Of the
Washington AqHoduct, Georgetown. mar 2S-lws
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WANTS.

"ANTED-By an Industrious Man, a SJTIA-
w TlON rs Farm and Garden Han1. Has rood
recommendations Apply at No. eos 9Th street. he
tween u And H. IL
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UJ-5e GIFTS Tomorrow Night, o. F. Hall. 1t
EOR SALE-A pair of Carriage HORSES, over
Il Is hands high a pair of MARES, over
70 hands high, To DO seen at the stable oi IN
Georgetown Heights, from O'Clock until u o'clock
q. M, daily. mar 3 2w+
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III A CARD.
Il HE William Hicks published in the star in the
police reports of w ashIngton, a. having wounded
wemanby shooting Mt the Colored Church on Capt.
TOD HiK Is not William, son of the Rev. William
Hicks, effseorgetewn. II
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WANTED-A SERVANT WOMAN TO cook,
w wash and iron. German preferred. Good ref
erences required. Apply at SIS f, between 9th and
mar p 81 r. = CIV