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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-09

w hhDlNS CAKES, very pretty and very cleap. Ice
nrea Epd w alter Ices at 5 l.sn per gallon At the
fhiateipti5 Confectionery, corner 18th and + sts
ma Inn ''''
PBNNIBs.-Those in want of Pennies. or small
coin IoI change, can a ways obtain them on appI-
calon al the counter of the Star Office, If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-09

board OF ALDsRNEN.-SPeeiaI Mesfing.-The
board met on Saturday night for the purpose Of
considering the Water Bill as amended by the
Board Of CoinmOn Council:
The Chair read communication from the Mayor
transmitting the opinion of the Corporation Attor-
ney on which was founded the legal points sub
mlttsd by the Mayor in his veto Of the w ashng-
TON Asylum bill, and the act for the market house
in the Seventh Ward, as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-05-09

PROGRESS IN PHoToGRAPHr.-we have been
shown abeaHtifi specimen OF portraiture ON patent
leather executed at the fine photographic estab.
lishment Of Mr.. Sands, on Pennsylvania ave,n.
between Eighth and Ninth streets. The specimen
alluded 10 is perfectly pliable, and can be CARTEL
In the vest pocket, or sent in letter without In
jury, the same ordinary visiting or busines.
card. We take pleasure in commanding the IS
adjustment Of MI sands to those who may desire
line.
THE NAVY YARDERs will Of course bear I'm mind
the concert by the choir Of the Christ Church at
Odd Fellows Hall Navy Yard,) tomorrow
(ruesday) evening. See advertisement.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

SAD CASE OF INsAN1rY.-John Lnwton,
for many years resident of this city, re-
Gently manifested decided signs of insani-
ty, and night before last was taken to
Stanton, i'll charge Of the Sheriff and a
personal friend. Sir. Lawton was greatly
beloved for his many nmiablc qualities,
and the wreck of his mind is universally
regretted among his acquaintance He
has doae nothing for some time, and it is
supposed that a constant brooding over
the fear of coming TO want is the cause OF
his arrangement.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

j z 7
liof Congress- the Republican members OF
tue House put themselves squarely on
the 9nt-L ecoalptoh plat form. He was in
taY9rtot IN organization of the iouse.ani!
had disapproFea all this rambling debate
He hold. in perfect ab horrsncesthe appeals
made to him to come and support those
iwtio sustain the inftnioGs pslicv of this
administration with refeTehce to ethe
admission of Kansas. He would never
vote Tor any man Tor Speaker who voted
Tor the i4eeompton policy of the Adninis-
tration or Who approves of its corrupt
artion-=ttstp prescription; as well in Illinois
as elsewhere. Mr., Iaskin, in reply to x,
question whether he MOULD vote for tile
Republicau.candidate, said: Iwould vote
for any gentleman on this Side of the
Islouse who comes nearer to my platform
IMAM the gentleman on the other side who
Voted for the Lecompton Constitution. [
say further, win do all in my power to
prevent an organization CT this House by
the election of the Administration candi-
date.
Mr. Logan said he came here a Demo-
cratand expected to support a Democrat.
DC had differed from. childhood with the
Republicans, and would never affiliate
with them
Mr.. Haskin-If this Republican side of
the House affiliate with me, L shall be most
happy to receive their support. | came
here us an independent man, with no COLI
lar around my neck If tie Republicans
put themselves on thcpopulur sovereignty
doctrines which 1 believe in, opposing the
infamous extravaganza aud gross corrup-
ton of tliis Administration, i would soon
er cooperate With them than with those
whoGo with the gentlemen of the. South
IN supporting Il fraudulent Constitution,
for the purpose Of bringing a slave State
into the Union.
Mr.. Florence said he would take occa-.
sion at another time TO answer his friend
IN regard to the coFruptions of the Adj
minfstration, of which he had spoken.
Mr.. Stanton obtained the fioor, but was
willing to yield tiff the House desired to
proceed Immediately to the election of
Speaker, provided he could subsequently,
have the floor.
Mr.. Winslow, with that view, moved
thnt the House proceed TO the election of
Speaker. Agreed to-
Rcsult-whole number of votes cast
23l-nccessary to.a choice lI6. Sherman
no. B0cOek 80, Gilmer 20, scattering Is.
Sir. Hickman. offered rcsblutionto r the
adoption of the plurality rule, which was
declared out OF order.
At this time Mr.. Winslow moved an nd
joqrnment till Monday, which was mega
tiyed by % majority.
y motion made to adjournti till tomorrow
was defeated by the same vote
AIR. Hickman again attempted to offer
his resolution.
at twenty-five minutes past four the
House adjourned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
From Washington.

WAsHlNGroN, Dec. o.-Only proof copy
Of the Presidents Message has yet been
printed and that is in his own possession.
1t is said that the Democratic Senators
were in conference this afternoon TO ar
rage. tho standing committees. They will
be nearly the same as those OF last session
and will have to Devoted on by the SEN
ate.
Mr.. Hickman will! again cndeavor to-
morrow, TO press the adoption of the plu-
r0lity rule to effect the election of Spca-
kcr, but at this stage of proceedings there
does no! seem to be any prospect of its
adoption, as The opponents OF Sherman
will vigorously resist It's introduction
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

E&5~TnE EIvEa.-The river was falling
yesterday, as We observe by the banks,
with twenty odd feet of water.
The +. X. Aubrey, fine old side wheel
boat, that has made a fortune for her own
ers, arrived yesterday from below, and
laid up, being unable to get under tho
bridge, owing TO the high water. She is
going to Pittsburgh, where she will be torn
TO pieces that her machinery may be used
for new boat. She is now six years old,
and was recently sold Tor $4,000.
The Liberty, Capt. Booth, arrived yes
terday. ahead of time, and will lcayc
promptly this evening.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

gS@TnE MAS WirH THE CARPET BAG
was in town yesterday. Hc wanted to go
to some point on the Cleveland and Pitts
burgh Railroad. y boy at the bridge, re-
piled in answer to the strangers enquiry,
that the train was about leaving the depot
and he would have to hump himself over
the Island in order to get there in time.
The stranger made bee line over the
bridge at 8 furious rate, without paying his
toll, and his long hair cracked in the wind,
his carpet bag dongled by his side and a
half Il dozen house dogs started in pursuit
of what they supposed to be an animated
Iog-lister, under way. The train did not
leave FORA hour. The man could have
crawled on his hands and knees aud got
there half an hour too soon.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
E55~BIsHop WuELAx, saws the Welsh,

S5~BIsHoP WuELAN, says the Wcllsburg
Hera5d. in behalf of the catholics of this
community, made a purchase of one and a
quarter acre of ground in the Brooke Gem
etyry, recently, for their use. Tho ground,
which ian choice selection, cost them 81, so
per acre. 1t is to be laid for burial pur-
poees as soon as practicable, and is to he
subject generally to the ordinary regula-
ton of the Cemetery.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
B9-CouNrY CouRr.-The County Court

B9-CouxrY GouRT.-Thc County Court
has been in session during the week and a
number of criminal cases have been dispo-
scd OF.
John FOy, The fellow who picked the
pocket of Miss Amanda Beall, some months
ago, at the store of NicolI & Bro, was or
dered to be discharged, the prosecuting
witness having failed to appear. The mo-
ney and the gold ring taken from Foy, at
the time, were ordered to be retained by
the Sergeant.
William Sinclair, charged with stealing
a skiiF from the boat yard, a few weeks
ago, was also discharged from custody
1t was made to appear that he took the
skif for fun and did not intend to keep It.
Henry Frici1, charged with stealing two
hats from the Messrs. Harper, was ordered
to he discharged, owing to some error in
the proceedings against him
George Wilson, who stole two coats
from the clothing establishment of Mr..
Tukcn, on Main street was sent up for
thirty days.
Patrick Manlc6, charged with obtaining
meats under false preteuccs, was scnten-
ced TO thirty days Imprisonment
Isaac Smith, John Cox and Thomas
Brand, were indicted for assault and bat
terry.
The old Haynor horse case, which has
been in litigation fer three or four years,
and which we have heretofore noticed, had
another hearing this week. The jury has
been out now two days and still unable to
agree.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

Ea5'.A New KIND OF FUEL.-A machine
has lately been invented for manufacturing
what is termed "Granulor Fuel" 1t is in
tended to produce efficient burning mate
rial from the clumps and brush-wood here
tofoTc cast aside as worthless rubbish
result which promises to usurp the sphere
of charcoal as " cheaper and more valuable
kin!ling agent. The inYentor asserts that
it can be furnished at from four to five
cents per buslicl, and it has already been
used in many places as preferable to any
thing ofthc kind hitherto adopted.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

GsS~TnG CONTINENTAL COFFEE PoT.-
Mr.. ]. W. Mcneil, ll9 Main street, has left
with us, one of the Continental Coffee Pots,
which, we notice, are highly spoken of,
wherever they have been introduced. Not
having yet tried it, we are unable to speak
from our own knowledge, but shall do so
the course of a day or two.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

NGg~TnE Use OF DR.. HosTErrER's SroM-
AcH BrrERs for Dyspepsia, FIatulencc,
Heaviness of the Stomach, or any other
like affection, is second to none in Amer
lea or abroad. To be able to state conf
IDENTIFY that the "Bitters" are a certain cure
for Dyspepsia and like diseases, is to the
proprietors source of unnlloycd pleasure
1t removes all morbid matter from the
stomach, pnrities the blood, imparts re-
newad vitality 10 the nervous system, Civ
ing it that tone and energy so indispcnsa-
Bile for the restoration OF health. The
numerous Acknowledgements of its supe-
rior excellence and benefccnt results, have
assured the proprictors that it cam 1T but
prove great cure to the afflicted, anti,i-;-
part vitality to the thorough system.
See advertisement in another column.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
From New york.

New York, Dec. 9.-The Canal Com
missioners have rcsolvcdto close the ca
nails on the 18th inst
Hon. Mr.. Preston, as Minister to Spain,
and Baron Rothschild, are among the pas
-sengers by the Persia, which. arrived at
this port to-day.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
st.ean1nr sl,nk

CINc,NsATt, Dec 9-The steamer Ro-
chester, in attempting to make landing,
2 miles above Madison, yesterday, struck a
snag and sunk in four minutes. Sixty
passengers were on board. but all were
saved. The boat was heavily freighted.
most of which will he lost The loss of
boat and cargo is about S25,OOO.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
.GionIaTENcEaIarsToT ri 3 m, '7f q IN
" Ti4sT4I NoLUME.
Harpers's New MOnthly Magazine

/ 24tta &tGAA=S NGtt d1DAttuk9y ltAtt StthlklS
40 Cxv.l [DrcrnpER
THE present number commences the twentieth vol
INNS or 4tAlSeEE,S SIuNTIILY AfAGA2itN3s..
~ tine tsoSsuctury notice prefNe to the first NUNS
Ger the announced their tntentt0nt TO pre-
sent periodical (which no oie who Lad the sligbteSt
nj sll for miscellaneous rsgSin o. the slil,sf wish
To Scep himself informed of the progress ana results
81 thetteTary gcnus Of his age. would
oa Wthodt aud they intend to publish Il at 81 low
rate and to give 1t value ~ mus It's price
thai 1t shall make It's way intCe hunts or tho ialni
Stairs' ss5 - y A =
As an Illustrated 3Iagasine, IIARpER,s is wholly
without rival. The volumes alrcady published hats.
contained more than six thousand cngyayings nDst
OF them executed intle highest style Of rhe from
original Of drawings by D6pier, Ptrsons Hitchcock
EFrlyCieks Mallp, yhwatSS HOppln, Chaplin, Loss
ing, NuiSht BclleE, 0cLc:an. Strother Homer PAL
has, and other artists. For these the Magazine Inns
a'H not LESS than one hundred and twenty thousand
t94EHs' inc cost of its literary contributions has
S9nsdcE;iby exceeded this amount IIARPERS
lHAHIAE has, therefore, in less than ten years
PUG more than quarter ola million of dollars to
American authors ilnd artists.
me publishers gratefully acknowledge that this
tS.guIe expectations. They hoped from the first
thai the Magazine wouli ''TlaItc its way into tho
,IaGs or l'ny circle of every intelligent citizen of
Ihc UnIteI Sttcs but the number of these rUltIers
has proved far greater than they nnticipatcd They
DecYc that the circulation OF the Magazine viii con-
uhle I" increase with the grotll md population of
the country. For the spirit and lln,ier In which RI
VIII hereafter bc conducted they cttl offer no hetter
ISSUED. S'N'y
While the Magazine WILL continue to he sustained
~ tilc writer's whuse papers lave gained fog it it's
utsthctNe character hearty welcome VIII he given
enIsw '.ut!ior. Almost every r,hberhas ntroduce,i
.sefn names to .he 'uidng puhlie aud t!ir Editors
lGTgrtl. W
IElNti.-oils copy fir one year, s. 90; two copies
70. one cT ;" ca; three or more copies for one year,
Of TEN srnsorlrEns.
linrpeFs Magazine and IIarpcrs Weekly. together,
poyo-lwe nARPER & BRoVnERs. pnhlislcrs.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
Fron Pike'a Peak,

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 0-The. Pixies Peak Ex-
press of the Cd, has reached Lcavcnworth
with $4,000 in dust and large mail. Sc
we're weather had set in. Mining generally
abandoned. Heavy snow storms had oc-
Cured ON the plains.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
MOTHERS

n \, PRESENTING RES YOU WITH DIR. EAroN,s IN
4 FANT4iE CORDIAL, we desire to state its s,re-
Eaority over evory npsrun that quncll has
First-it is the preparation of regular physician,
whos well qualified from much experiences III nIn-
TIE complaints to prescribe for them Sccandly-It
Is entirely FREQ from pars6ric or opate of any kinl
ana consequently relieves by removing tho slcripg
ct your child Instead of deddcnlng its senssbilitics
thrdiy-it is put up with great care, as n compare
son OF with any otCrartice for nCnntiIc complaints
W1ll show; tile very root from which it is distilled
DeinE tug from the forest under the direction of Dr.
kat3l many of Them by his own I,l,ds. FaitrthIy-
It IL perfectly harmless aud cannot inirlrc tho most
delicate infant and is certain cure and relrrin all
the following cases, whicis its chief merit over every
other preparation, viz:
FOR ALL COMPLAINTS ATTENDING TEETII-
lNtii such 's DYSENTERY C0LIC &c: also, s.ft-
onlnE the gums and relieving pain. For regulating
the howelsit is unelunlci For Cold in tile Head It
"a sure relief For GROUP, the most fatal and tryz
ing OF AL diseases, it can lie relied on with perfect
mud being powerful nntispasnolic in all
cases OF commissions fits earnestly recommend
you |" loose no time in procuring it, IIstlyit costs
50 much more tlmn other preparations of the kind,
mat we cannot afford such lOngadYcrtscncnts rs can
tilHsc Whose Whole expense s their advertising; for
the same reason it comments itscIfhs the most rela
bic t" I'll nluticr. IN all clscs the directions wrilp-
e;t 'ronmd each bottles must he strictly followed
i'rice, - cents per bottle.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

Gy~TuE BEAR GARDEN.-It will be seen
by reference to the telcgrophic column that
the actors in the Congressional bear gar
den have commenced the season with a
lively entertainment. The National arena
will no doubt be the scene of many excit-
ing sports during the winter. Its great
country!
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
Died.

NEW YoaK, Dec. 9.-NTrs. Wood, wife of
Fernando Mood, the Mayor elect, died iii
this city this morning
STocKnElDGE, Mass, 9.-Thcolorc Scdg-
wick, the U. S. District Attorney for the
Southern District of New York, died here
last night
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
Kansas Elanfin11.

LEAvES WORTH, Dee 9.-Entirc Republic
can State ticket undoubtedly elected. 3Ea-
iorities over 1000. Every county yet heard
from, excepting Leavcnworth, gives Re-
publican majority. Halderm&n, Dem; for
Congress, ahead Of his ticket Thus fur.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
. BUSINESS NOYTGIss

W~Just the Thing!-To keep in the
Family-Po use as an Gpertent-To use as
a GdtFartic- Fo=act on the Liuer-To re-
move internal dcrangemcnts.-To answer
all the ordinary purposes of a Family Neai-
cine. We mean DIR. 20dcfs ambitious or
Lieer Pills. Try them
t. Il. LOGAN, Il Co.,
General AGENTS..
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

D~sENF TO J&rn.-John Wagner, was
charged, on oath of his wife, with habitu
al drunkenness and abuse of his family
he was taken before AID Wright, night
before last, absent to jail.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
by TELEGRAPH.

PIlLADELPHIA Dec. 9.-Elour firm; sales 1000 ibis
superiinc on private terms and 1000 bis ut % for
mixed brands, $500 for lots of Lewist0wn premium;
sales to the trade up to 81 for fancy lots iye Flour
steady at St-3I4 aud Corn Meal at S:i,75. Wheat
more inquired after sales COCO bush. red SI2o6I 3D.
white ut LIB lsc sells ON arrival ut CSC for
prime dry Corn aIt;vHi Fsllcs G60O bsl old yellow
az VIC, camp New jersey to arrive Mt 10 and dry do
at LS@S Oats arc steady 1868 bush good Maryland
sGia at t2c Whisky moro active; sales 100 bbls at
Zols93I1 q for Pcnna and Ohio.
BALTIMORE Dee. 0-Four dull aud declining; How
ogt unchanged C8n luogant ut TO@I2c for white ~
Gaf4c for yellow. Provisions quiet; incs4 porz
bacon sides lOGloi4c. Whisky firm at &c.
NEw YoRE, Dec 9.-Cotton closed firm, with s,lcs
1850 bales. Flour firm; l3,50D bbls. sold Wheat
EeaVE 5000 bus. sold; Western white 81 81 Corn
nTm; l,OGO bus sold; new white SjCGO0c; yellow S5S3
Sgo Provisions steady Pork heavy; mess Si1 3lC
Ii,49. sales of Whisky ut 2!IIG@28. Groceries
steady. Preghts firm.
GtNCISNAT1, Dec. 9.-FIour active and I5c higher;
sales 900 hbs ut 5 for Eupcrtine and $50 for ext!;
receipts light Whisky i@c higher sales 5000 bbls Mt
&c LOGS quiet and steady; in moderate demand;
slles 1000 head at S,2OG46.5U: receipts large Rles
Pork in fair dcnlnnd sales 1000 bbls ut l6N1T tho
latter rate for February delivery; 100000 lhs bulk
SIDES at &c for first week in February and 400 bbs
Lard atlolSE9lO4c green hams in fair demand at
sc. sugar hrm and scarce at sassy. M0Insscs Acc,
anu Acrce Coffee 121l:} Oats active ut 4Sc RV,,
trin Ut Sjc Wheat 1irln primo red active at 81
GLl8 prime. white $1,2S61::'5 Corn advanced PC;
sales 800 bush. in bulk ut 7sc Barley firm at last
quotations.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
Damages for saduction.

BosTox, Dec. 9.-Thc jury in the case of
Cochran VS.. Perry, for the seduction of
the formers wife. has awarded him $1,000
damages. Mr.. Cochran has transferred the
amount to the home for the fallen
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
Ennnd Numbered

NORFOLK, Va. Dec. "a son of Mr..
Leonard, editor of the -dryrs, II years of
age, was found murdered tonight in a
room i'll the National Hotel, with deep
stab in the neck. Great excitement. No
arrests.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
River and Weather.

PrrrsnrRG, Dec. 9.-Rivcr ID feet by
pier mark and falling. Weather clear
nd cold.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

H5~WISrER.-Thc Icoden sky, the white
streets, the snow-covered houses, and the
dreary, winterish appearance of all mum
dane things, just now, recalls the bcauti-
full picture of winter by an eastern poet,
which VIC recollect of reading somewhere
years agonc:
= It's winter, and the breczcs
Buzz among the budding freezes:
And while boy with ragged trouscs
SilivcTiDS, 1Omeward drives his cowsOs,
Newly frost-Dit his toses.
And, blcs3 my life, low cold his nose tsp
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10
Preident,s Massage.

WAsnlScrox, Dec. 9.--Not!,ing has
transpircd here in relation to the Prcsi-
dents message. 1t will probably not be
sent to the Senate before next week.
Ia tric Oil, received and foo sale by
II. II. LOGAN RCD.
nOy25 and LOGAN, LIST 3 co. &
DTN1x sAUCERs.l gros, received, and iOr
II sale7tly ss7 4. II. LOGAN eco.
nov2G aud LOGAN, list & co.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

OFFICE OF THE c. & y. RAILROAD CO.
CLEVELAND. Dec. lst., 1853.
VIE annual meeting of The Stockholders Of tho
II
election of twelve Dirccurs and tIanslctipnof other
business. will be held at the Office of the Company in
Cleveland. on Wednesday, the 4tI day eff january
next ut 10 O'Clock A. NJ. The Transfer Books WILL be
cU'sc the 9TH instant, and remain closed till jan
uary 5th [dccI-tdl L. ROCKWELL. Scc'ry.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-12-10

Annexed Is Alphabetical List Of Art which,
If damaged may DC restored to their rsa strep;
nIliu StfllntiSs nv ~ -ii'At- -s-is + f7l7EF' O.