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90 One OF those horrible murders which dI
versify life in New York occurred On SUNDAY
morning constable, whose term of Office had
just expired, with another fellow, forcibIy broke
Into honse Of ill-repute and were making free
with the furniture, when the proprietor interrupt
ed them and was shot for his pains He is still
alive, but Is In critical condition A steyedore.
named Richard Owens, who happened to lie
passing by after the rascaIs were elected from
the premises, was struck on the head and shot
In the lungs He died soon afterward
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PROPOSALS oR-MAIL BAGS.
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

fOsT OFFfCE DEPARTMENT. Jan. IL, 1859,
SEALED PROPOSALS viii he received at this de
lartment until nine O'Clock a.. m. the 2Stn day of
April next, for furnishing for four years from the
htst day OF next. IN suoh quantities and At CHI
times as may be required and ordered for the sery
Zoe, mail bags Of the following description, to wit:
CdHUas Mail Bags or Sacks.
Size No. LES inches in length and to- inches in
oTcuinte renoe,D to be made of cUttun caIyas velg
ing al least hteen ounces To the yard 1f22 inches
width the threads Of the warp and wen To be com
posed OF hve Yards each.
SIZE No. 2-til Inohes IN length and I8 inches in
circumference To bs inside of cotton csnyas weir
lnE at least fourteen ounces to the yard of 3 mol
width the threaf Of the warp and wen To lie com
posed OF four yarns each.
SIZE we. S-t;2 inches In length and IS inches m
crcumfnrence.l To be made OF cOttan canvas vel.II
ing az least eight ounces TO the yard OF - inches
width the threads OF the warp and wen 10 lie com
posed OF three yarns each.
The canvas Uass OF sizes number ed and ara 10
ne INSIDE with tab.Ing or hem al the top Of two
laches wide, upon which rcIent M nbeT at least
Ten 10 The former aad eight To the latter OF e,
holes arc to 10 wrought and they are TO Ice pr,y,d,j
win good and snnicIent hemp cord to lace and tie
them strongly. An are to he we'll marx ed, inside
and outside, u. =. Mail" IN large and dIstInct
letters.
leather and CanVas Mail Pouches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

DUrY ON TEA AND CoFFEE.-By and through
the late move Of Mr.. Morris, OF ILL.,, "no
couples the proposition in this connection WIN
another, to give the instruments OF the aoo''.ioa
aid societies the legal right TO legiaste ssain''
the co-equality of Shareholders in United States
Territories the idea of taxing tea and coffee
by vay of obviating the necessity for making
some other provision to keep in motion the
wheels of Government than what will likely
ari,e for somo time to come from the existing
tariff has become rife here. The politicians Of
the school of Mr.. Morris accept the theory
(Which, by the way, lisa very good and true one)
that the articles taxed should be those not pro-
duesd in the country; for, by taxing such as are,
the consumer is compelled to pay, not only the
duty on the imported article, but the advanced
price on the home production, which results
from the partial prevention of competition by
the tariff But, again, these advocates Of duty
on tea and coffee for political effect argue that
those foreign articles should be taxed which are
in most general consumption; for, by that
means, all classes, rich and poor, fat and lean,
will be brought alike to contribute to the rev.
enue for main tanning the Government. This,
they contend, will be equitable, as the Govern
ment is not for a class, but for ALL
Now, this latter theory is plausible, and, as
an abstract principle, correct; but its applica-
ton in this case seems to involve obvious in
justice For instance, it is hardly supposable
that the millionaire, with his fnc houses, ele-
CANT furniture, fast horses, and broad acres, is
not q greater beneficiary of the Government
than his poor neighbor whose entire stock Of
worldly gear would not excite the cupidity of
the pettiest handkerchief thief" If, then,
the rich man reaps greater advantage from
the Government than poor man, is it not just
and proper that he should contribute more to
its support? This will not be denied; and,
hence, the fallacy of the argument of the poll
ticiAns who would subject tea and coffee to an
impost tax seems palpa6le. They are articles
of general consumption, and the duty on them
would be paid, perhaps, more generally by the
entire people CT the country than duties i'm
posed upon any other commodities But we
shall be sorry to see the day arrive when the
humber classes of our citizens will be bur-
thened with the contribution of so large pro-
portion Of the revenue as the imposition of
such duties will entail upon them. We have
given the matter sufficient examination to sat
isfy US that no argument can be adduced in ia
yor Of such duty which will remove the Sc
rious objection we have endeavored to point
out; and in such governmental matters, regard
for distractions should not be allowed to weigh
aught against practical effects.
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sPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

The UHion asks " Where are the OpPosi-
ton ~ and replies " Hauling of for repairs
and rest" 1t says, that in the face of all the
array Of important deeds which have been
achieved by the Administrations, the times
being suspicious for complaint, and the pubic
ear opened TO charges and ready to justify
them, we are without ono single assailant Of
the Administration in Congress. Il asks, in
conclusion, if there was ever before known 80
complete q silence at the close of the second
year of the Administration.
The Lfeliigsncer Is devoted to Congressional
proceedings and news to-day. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

u The lottery bill now pending before the
Legislature Of Delaware, Is, In substance, As
follows: Ii legalizes lotteries, and authorizes
Richard France, Of Baltimore, to be proprietor
Tor, and In consideration Of the sum Of 5000 ,OOU
-slS,UO to be paid July 1859, SIS 900 January 1,
1850, and so on, semi annually, for twenty wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL The task Of getting the Great Eastern
ready for sea will commence probably about the
middle Of this month, and to finish II in every
respect will require ave months from the day the
work begins. In all probability, therefore, the
Great Eastern will be filling up with Goals and
stores, and making ready for her first great trial
trips by midsummer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL grand return match at billiards came OF
In the ballroom Of the Kings Arms Hotel, DUN
flies, on the 27th ult between Mr. John n roberts
OF Liverpool, the champion player of Eng land
and Mr.. John Fleming, OF Edinburg The game
was 90 up, Mr.. Fleming receiving aDO to star,
with. The play commenced at d O'Clock K, and
with half an hour OF interval, finished at ~, Mr.
Roberts gaining the match his score being ~,
to Mr.. Fleming's 999
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

AN EGYPTIAN RAILRoAD.-The first through
train on the new railroad from Suez to Alexandra
In Egypt, ran through on the Sd Of December, In
eleven hours, stoPpage being made at Cairo for
dinner. This road Is in excellent condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

" A correspondent at Falmouth, Jamaica,
writing on December %, says that three steamers
and three frigates, all having Spanish colors
hoisted, passed OF that place the 18th, steering
w. by w, with troops on board, and doubtless
were destined for some port in Cuba or Vera
CruI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL bill has been introduced into the Della
ware Legislature to repeal a law which prohibits
the expectation Of slaves from that State, and the
importation Of slaves into it, without a license
from the Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL Lord Napier has officially requested the
British Government to confirm or refute the state
ments made In the London letter to the Boston
Advertiser, respecting his partisan relations here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL The snow is from four and a half to five
feet deep in the roads through the White Noun
tain districts. During the recent cold snap the
thermometer ranged from "a to 40 degrees below
zero
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL The Society over which Theodore Parker
has long presided has not disbanded, but will
probably give up the use Of Music Hall during
their PASTORS temporary absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

ID The first steam gun-boat built for the
United States Navy, Is to be launched at the
Philadelphia navy yard, in few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL The cost Of the proposed Potomac and
Baltimore (Aquia Greek ferTY) Railroad, is esti-
mated by the Engineer, at upward Of one million
Of dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL Mayor Swami, of Baltimore, in his annual
message sent into the city councils last evening
recommends the adoption of the paid Fire De-
partment system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

III We are indebted to Hon. A. g. Jenkins
OF Va, for copy Of his speech upon the Clayton
Bulwer Treaty.
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CARPETIN6S, CURTAIN GOODS. OIL
" CLOTHS, DC,

We respectfully announces to members of Con
grsss and strangers who do not reside ID this oity
and who wish to furnish their homes with superior
Eoods IL the above line, that We have IN stock all
, Klnas velvet, Brussels, Three Py,I grain, Wool
hEARTH RUGS and DOOR MATS to matci,
Also, elegant wei dried Floor OilcOths in wide
sheets which represent most beautifully encaus
tne' Hesoo, Herd antique, marble, tapestry and
chlntz designs. which we ont up for rooms, halls
ana PASSAGES. as per diaK ram.
=, Also superb materials for Drawing room and
raIl"r Cnrtains, IN rich French English Satin
BroeatsIs, India Satin Damask: Embossed French
Reps, satin DE Lame, Printed Lame. and Turkey
Cloths, with all the necessary boTderings, sImps
ous materials,
Also, elegant Cornicss. in both metal and wood
ana sue bands. representiLg roses. lines. fsChIas
DAISIES. fruits, 80.
ALSO, elegant Embroidered Swiss Lace and Mus
IN curtains, at prices from 81 u SIS per window.
All VI the hbOs 70 goods are OF the lat st Importa-
ton and IN the newest styles now known; and, IN
pong the advanced stage Of the season. sell
them ~ greatly reduced prices below those of other
cities.
GoIds We sci to- 90 q distance will be carefully
paoA ed and shipped Tor trans without sdd
tlonal cost. We shall DO most happy To hLit our
selves.
ia ls-eost CLA6ETT 4 DODsON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL Everetps FIFTH Mount Vernon Paper, con-
tIibuted to the New York Ledger, Is upon "The
Comet' 100
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SUPER IOR BLA NKETs.

We have in stock supply of very superior Edip-
burgh, English, and domestic Bed Blankets.
A lso, supply of French Cotton Blankets with
Canton maps. very downy and soft. This article is
q great luxury, and very uncommon In this country
Also, supply of beautiful Crib and Cradle
b ankets.
Quilted Comforts for double and single BEDS
MarseIllss, Dresden, Lancaster. Allendale, and
DImity q ilts. $3.50
ID The prices of all the alb we goods, in oonse-
auenos Of the advanos ID stage of the season, will be
exceedingly cheap.
GLAGETT DODSON,
Dealers In oil kinds OF Furniture Dry Goods,
ia ~ eoot No. 4, Market Space,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL The trial Of Peter Corrie, al ro,v.o
NO iof the murder Of Officer Rigdon, In Raj,
umore, made considerable progress ye.,era,v
one OF the witnesses for the State Identified ~ :.
pistol produced In Court as one which h. s,yv
Crops have In his possession on the NIGHT n,
the murder. "
Adam Gaddes testified that he WAS stand
ing on the corner OF Grern and BsItimoTa
streets, with smith and Hilbert on the eyen;ns
81 the murder Of Rigdon, at about 10 minnie. -
= o'clock Crops and COrrie soon after came nm.
tofrle asked about the trial OF I;ambTIi. no o.
a sI,-d him for some time; at length Smiib
PIed that Gambrill had been convicted .sE
Aoout this time Rigdon came down the stree,
~. passed The crowd, when COrrie asked NJ thai
H., NOV hlgdoni some one answered YES; CorIIs
CONF ~ 80 the street and signaled Crops 10
III 80, Nun Crops then proceeded on down
hal, &c on the opposite side from Corrie; about
wen, d, uour aiter heard the report Of a pistol:
closed out FOUND The door
Aougn several other witnesses were cram
tmus nothing further Of particular Interest or
importance was ELECTED. The s,,,s "a =,
i"urnsd. "@" 'ne Court ad-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

AkxT AND MAYA detachment Of United
sas'es troops ieft New York on Saturday in com
mand OF Lieut.. l.. o. Morris, First ARTILLERY "a,
ron Monroe, Va, where they are to oryani,.
company TX" Third Regiment of Artillery nm.
Der con'foI OF Capt Edward C. o. Old, who ha,
en specially ordered from Oregon without his
company, however, !or the purpose ofe,t,bI,sh'
Ing an Artillery School for practice.
Ine new steam gun-boat, or sloop Of war.
building at Brooklyn, is progressing rapidly'
ana VIII be ready for launching in about sir
weeks. Her machinery is being constructed al
the Fulton Iron Works. IL consists of TWO diIsct
oee1 acting engines, with two cylinders S, inch
9 IN Diameter and 2S inch stroke; the condenser
Ierce' patent, containing 4,2ei tubes i've.
,rs' aIs ~ diameter, 4 feet inches long hay-
r. sidafe OF condensing surface.
me Syane was spoken Oct. ~, i'm LAT d dc,
- M Ion p deg. u W e., four weer. :, -. .a.
all well sea, ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

a BOGUS CLAIM EXPLoDED.-Not long since
congress made call for information concern
ing the pretended right Of the Hudson's Bay
Company to the fee simple title to the lands in
the United States west Of the Rocky Noun.
tains long occupied by its officers and en-
ployees. This call was referred to Quarter
master General Jesup, for a reply; and it
appears to be understood in military circles
here that his report will prove entirely con-
elusive against the justice or legality of this
British claim. We have no doubt of the fact
that it will be very interesting paper-a val.
liable addition to the written history Of our
countrys possessions in the North Pacific
country-for, since Col. Benton's death, Gen.
1esup 10 the man, of all living Americans, best
qualified to deal with such Q subject. Though
soldier by profession, few of his countrymep.
indeed, are better read in international law.
and, none, in the details of the history-a
sealed book to ninety-nine in every hundred
persons-of the discovery, settlement and oc-
cupati"n Of the coasts Of the North Pacific by
oPa'n' Russia, France, and the United States
1ne Puoiic will await the appearance of this
expected report with great interest.
AGE hEFoRh.-The Senate's Post Office
Committee yesterday determined 10 reno,t IN.
Voraoiy ON the bill Of Senator Uun,er e.,
reform IN the postage laws, the yot. unon The
question In the committee room being. yeas
Messrs- fulee, Ward, Gvin, and Rice; n,v.-
messrs. B'gIer, Hall, and Dixon. This hill
proposes to abolish the Thanking privilege on
all printed matter weighing over three ounces
except the Presidents annual message and ae.
companying documents, the annual report ~
the Secretary of the Treasury and the Patent
once, and the Congressional Globe; to in.
crease the rates Of inland postage from three
to hve cents upon letters conveyed (inland)
less than three thousand miles, to leave the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18
-CONGRESSiONAL.

Tx THE SrNArE, yesterday, Mr.. Seward in
troduced resolution acquiring Of the Score
tary Of the Treasury the number of American
vessels engaged in the palm oil trade on the
coast Of Africa, the average number Of their
voyages annually, their tonnage, the nature
and value Of their exports aud imports, and
the amount Of duties derived from them by
the Treasury Of the United States; agreed to )
The resolu ton restoring Captain Charles
Stewart to the active list, with the title and
rank of senior flag -oficer, was adopted by .
vote of yeas 81, nays IA.
The Senate then proceeded to the considera-
ton of the resolution, directing the Committee
on Finance to inquire into the most efectual
means Of reducing the expenses Of the Govern
ment, and after a lengthy debate thereon,
A message was received from the House, an
nouncing the death of the Hon. Thomas L.
Harris, and communicating the proceedings Of
the House thereon. Appropriate eulogles or
the deceased were delivered by Messrs. Doug
las, Shields, and Davis; and after the adoption
of the customary resolutions, the Senate ad
journed. .s- .-.
IN THE HOUSE, after our report closed, ap
propriate eulogies on the life and character o.
the late Hon. T. l.. Harris, were delivered BY
Messrs. Clark, of N. Y; Lamar, of Miss
Washburne, of Ill; Adrian, of N. J.; and
Stewart, Of Md. The customary resolution
were then adopted, and the House adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

13 wAk:-KUssIAN WARE
u HUNDREDS FAILED to gain adm,ssio,
last night at ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

ID ODD FELLOWS HALL Crowded night
ly with the BEAUTY OF WAsHINGroN-RussIAN
WAR!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

CHRlSrMAS HAMS.--Sugar Cured Hams, Pre-
dsa KiNS BuRcHELL.
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WANTS.


WhNTED-By two eN peTiencAd and iDdustriou,
" Men, SITUATIONS Farm and Garden
hands. Can bring good recommendation. App,
AZ NO. Z'8 ID street, between 18th and 18th sts its
WANffD-By a respectable Woman a sITU
W hIlON as Cham eTmAld, or TO 90 A. WASH
ana iron Tor Snail family. Has good Tscom,ne A. ds
tons. Apply at No. p street, corner on S7tb m.
WANTED To PURCHASE, for ipy.stneDt a
good BRICK HOUSE, under rent fo \ nufc-
tuai tenant. any where west of 6th 70 18th streei
and north OF ID TO streets, for which the cash wi
De paid. pTloe from 5000 to $500. address n
= .SeaI Onee. Ga IS St
WANTED-To exchange q are House for a
w small one. Apply at No. SS7 New York ave
nue., between 10th and llth SITS. ia 10 m
WASTEpTOR ENT-A STORE ON an. portb
"a, sue OF pennsy lvaEIa avenue, between SIN and
nn streets. possible at least "a large as IS by 40
leee. Apply al lnIs star othce. de 27-tf
WANTED-ClOth Rags, soft Wooden Raj.
Cotton hags; also, Brass COPPER PextsT
ano lIon iOr which tie highest cash pTIces will lie
PAID. al No. 30 Lee street.
a CHARLES L. SAVAGE,
10 e9-Ia Baltimore, Nd.
WANfS.-The propnetor Of the I;tel,tetos
Omce and House Agency. Sll c street coTKsr
OF Nh, Respectfully sOIcIts the patronage OF .hm-
iles nlflnE competent Servants of goCd charno-
teI. wanted, now, several good CoOfs ChsmbeT-
malos, wa alters, Drivers, and Farm Hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

IL HAVE YOU SEEN the magnificent D1o
RAMrC SPECTACLE of the RUSSIAN WAX!
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BALLS, PARTIES. &c

BALLS, PARTIES, &c.
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY.
The Third Assembly of the WASHINGTON
Lilo II INFANTRY wall lie tiyen st 60 ga
IuNBIA HALL, Capitol Hill on MONDAY -
EVENING, Jan "a ~
:, Tickets ON DOLLAR, admitting a gen q
is Is-eod THE COMMITTEES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-01-18

ERENCH Elastic CORK sOLEs. whole.
Il sale and r. tail, t
hi7 81 LAMMoND's,
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III SECURE your seats at Opp FELLOW
HALL through the day.
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StSr kecelved, one luncheon BAY Rum,
strictly pure. Imported from 80. Thomas ex pTesalT
Tor us. For sale low hv
kENNEDY a PUGH,
No. Ss 7th street. next 20
- W w GDdd Pc Hnlt
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-06

MA correspondent Of the soil of the
South, writing from a place in Alabama
VIII ch, he says, was peculiarly subject TO 10
vers, gives the result of his experience in
the premises, and in not a single instanc,
where he has planted sun flowers around his
negro cabins did their inmates suffer from
fevers his wife, two children and two house
servants, all had levers, he not having plant
e1 any Of the sun flowers around his own
dwelling which, in his opinion, accounted
for the difference in the result My opinion
is, that the sun flower in rank growth alb,
serbs the very elements in the atmosphere
that produce fevers, or chills aud fever, and
what is the life of the sun flowers is highly
obnoxious to the health of the human fami.
ly nor do believe that man could ever
have chill who would sleep in a bed OF
rank sun vowers, This, too, seems to be no
new theory, as Lieut. Maury states that his
gardener, a French man, informed him that
their sanitary influence had been long known
in France.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-06
Patriotic Musings.

GRERNvILLE, july 4tb, 1859.
July 4th was q beautiful day. This day,
as every national American citizen knows
is q noted and distinguished day in Ameri-
ca. Upon this day in seventeen hundred
and sevevnty-siI, numbers of philanthropic
hearts expanded with the deep emotional
spirit of civil and religious liberty. Liberty
or death was the motto, while their united
spirits blended they were seen courageously
stemming the torrent of bloody opposition
thus flowed from our mother nation, while
number with steady nerve and steel like
hearts placed their signatures to the Dscla-
ration Of independence, thus giving birth to
a free American Republic nation in its ems
bryotic state. This great American amir
versary has been hailed since that period
by the free sons and daughters of this free
golden soil with the most thrilling emo
tions of love, JOY, and gratitude. Her au-
nual returns are clustered around with the
golden grain furnished by benevolent
providence. This day is devoted in cultiva.
ting reflection for the past acts of kindness
conferred by those who desired to bestow
inestimable blessing upon their children
and children's children; we would not wish
to indulge in prononncing eulogies upon the
institutions of this nation, but permit us to
say that we can proudly boast of our glori-
GUS institutions and liberties, both civily and
religiously. Our steam ships, rail roads,
machinery, and beautiful farms speak loud
ly that America has many enterprising and
generous sons. And our district schools
show that the gentle and tender plants are
properly cared for; schools taught in beau
tiful and neat houses Our magnificent col
lege edi6ces shows that these United States
are not neglecting the mental culture of the
growing and blooming youths of the nation
in whom the hopes and government of this
nation deyolves with momentous interest,"
Our numerous church steeples, which lit
their sparkling heads toward the heavens,
show that religion is not neglected. These
are interpreted throughout our various cit
les
My wish is that the happy sons and
daughters may ever enjoy the liberties that
has been so dearly purchased for them by
the blood Of our fathers and that as ma
tion We may float upon the sea Of national
peace also, that may we approx mate year.
ly nearer the standard of national purity,
national honesty, rational love.
A RRADER OF rHR EMPIRE.