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Williamsburg City News.

THE FERRIEs-In consequence of the change from half
cent to three cents for foot passengers both ferries
that from South Seventh street aud the other from South
Eighth street-there was the most intense excitement
among the people number Of police officers were sta
toned at each place to prevent any disturbance. Hun
dreds Of men and women who had supplied themselves
with the amount usually charged, compelled TO run
from the ferry to the other-ony ascertain, how
ever, that three cents the uniform fare Not few
persons made their way through the gate mutterng i'm
precautions In great variety. At o'clock p NJ the
new boats wlach fitted up with gas Withdrawal
and an old one substituted, lighted up with lamps. Ey
IDENTIFY the people wish that they had supported the
new Terry company.
BURNED TO DEArH.-Yesterday forenoon a colored GIRL
named Lucinda Best four old left in the apart
ment Of hor friends at 65 Leonard street. e. In their
absence she went to the stove and caught fire. The door
being locked, the child could not escape and was com
pctey roasted before the friends returned She died
few minutes alter having been discovered. The Coroner
was notified to hold an inquest
MESSING Mr.. Charles Merklee, Of No 295 South Third
street e. d. left home Monday morning last go 10
his place of business in Washington market New York
Since that time he has not been heard from He was five
feet six inches high Is of age, has gray eyes, light
brown hair and brownish complexion He wore a large
seal ring on bis little finger he had about $50 in his
pocket when he left
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Supreme Court-General Term.

Before Bon Judges Sutherland, Leonard and Bonney.
QUESTION, OF THE LIABILITY OF BANKS TO TAXATION
ON CAPITAL INVESTED IN PUBLIC STOCK OF THE
UNITED STATES.
Feb 1.-THE Bank Of TIE Commonwealth rs. the Commits
orer # Jdres aud Assessments This comes before
le for the Of the rolls In the
hands Of the Commissioner of Taxes and Assessments Of
the city and county o New York. in relation the
mept OF the Bank Of Commonwealth for the year 1859
1t is appeal from the decision Of the Judge Special
Term {Sutberand).
ExSurrcgate Bradford argued for the bank that that part
OF the capital stock OF the bank which invested pub
o stccks Of the United States Of the loan Of 1885,
ing to sos o0 should be excepted from the assessment
roll under the acts Of 1853 ls57-he 1rst placing
corporations the footing and the latter declaring
that they should be taxed at the actual value Of their p
tai stock, except such portion shall be exempted by
law. He claimed that stock Of the United States came
within legal exemptions that upon such stock would
be contrary 10 the tuition Of the United States ana
that the exemption extended not only to the stock
nine but to the owner who had this property invest
ed whether belonging to individuals or corporations
Mr. Anderson, for the corporation, Submitted that the
reatera banking association organized under
passed in April, 1888, and that they true OF
$03 GOO Of stock which the defendants contend the
bank is liable to taxation Decision reserved.
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Naval Intelligence.


NAVY YARD, PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Feb. IA, 1860.
Fitting Out of the Conference.-The Sloop Dale-C&cial
Chanos-Frg2e Constitution, &C., de-
The fitting out Of the United States ship Cumberland
is being progressed WITH and che will, weather permit
Ing be the hands of the rggers by the LIST proxmo
Since going out Of commission in September last many
much desired improvements have been completed on
board of her. air pumps Of great force and power have
been placed the gun and spar decks additions with
view TO the comfort Of the crew. have been made means
Of ventilation in hot climates provided, and the nternal
arrangements have undergone thorough overhauling,
rendering her. as she will be- one Of the most comfortable
ships in the navy.
The Dale having been dismantlcd and pronounced un.
for service lies at the wharf awaiting orders for sale.
Should the offered not prove acceptable she will be
lifted out again and commissioned for the Congo coast
The official changes spoken OF In my last were this day
confirmed in part Commander John NJ Berrien, at pre-
sent attached TO this station has been ordered proceed
10 China where, arrival he will assume command Of
the soop Of war John Adams vice Commander Mason,
detached. The vacancy thus occasioned will be filed
by Commander Mssroow, late IN command OF the Cum
berand, who will report here for duty immediately The
departure Of Captain Berren has caused regret having
meriied esteem. He leaves many friends behind him
Orders from the Department for tue commencing of the
preparatory work the frigate Constitution shortly
expected. She viii commission during the summer.
Everything in the yard at this moment is unusually STILL
very being employed in the various departments.
Several ships which had ed this port
have in consequence of the severity Of the season,
tered Southern ports The Marion, ii is understood will,
nothing preventing, arrive here
Lieutenant Somer vile Nicholson having received orders
10 report here for duty will be attached to the Ordnance De
partment The other official changes referred to will take
effect early day, and will iocude in all prob ability
the highest official in the yard The term OF service in
each having nearly expired, clean sweep s expect
ed, which may result in giving healthy tone 10 all the
depa nens, which much wanted everything being in
ethargc state, owing 70 want Of energy in certain quar-
ters.
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81
Ete1m Navigation on the Anoor river has been sccaSs-
fully established this last summer by private owners the
si vese launched being tie admiral Eogsacwch pii
in America, brought evey pieces aud put together AZ
NeolajeEck he CONF ccted of lumber aud OF pesu
lar buid hsving only one paddle wheel, which placed
serp. Il her ars ,rp she up the river rs far az
the influence OF the Salsa then returned 70 Nicoaesk
wherc took ia cexso for EtagovessensS She then
arain went up the AMOR fsr as the thriving syn
OF Mcs.io Seinenofsky at the south OF the Ssenga-i
one 81 the frihutsries q the Arnoor and finally
went W. to MarcEoorsky, near AigoSn, where shc
remained for tbs ~inter. The ccces;astics mis-.
sioasrics have rstorrst t.e- China, ataS
residence OF ten years at fesn. Eofsrmcr mission
buried so great number OF rs p,snbers a this one
The survivors, give most interesting accoxut Of the ca,e
Of afas in the Chinese capital which sdaIl probaS
refer in fut,Se letter. 10 the meantime NAV state thsl
they describe Nc feeling Of the Chnese perfectly easy
respecting the revolution going In some parts OF
Empire and that u Pekin the inhab;taafs arc wiy mis-
led and puposcy tept happy ignorance Of tbs danger
TIRE stenapg the Maschoo dynasty do they seem to
care much about ii, appearing TO be - compies and
thorough going faalh the followers Of the Prophet
In this stf OF affairs the Chinese Empire they say,
cIumblng 10 pieces M requires but very small Ina
pure from abroad 20 giy> the eesp e gvao Perhaps
l reserved for the app coaching Anglo French e1pedi
on to led to greater result har any or us rave rosro
dreamed Of
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Rrooalxn City News.

GMh.SrINc A PRISONER ABOUT TowN-N the adjourn
OF the Court of Sessions on Thursday George W.
Iambey.son, trial for felonous assault paeea
charge O. conssbles Riley and Behon to be taken 10 Jail
Instead Of taking him there the officers accompanied him
TO dferent saloons about the City Hail. drinking lager
and playing billiards until Soout nine O'Clock, when the
tact having come to the knowledge OF the County Judge
DC despatched policeman to inform the parties
st such proceedings would cot answer On The spsnipe
OF the Court yesterday the officers severely rcpr
nsnaed ana informed that hereafter every elnsseney
punished With this the subjeGs was dismissed
Tix BOILER EsProsioS IN Nosrxssp AvESux-The Csro.
Ders jury in the Of the boeg explosion in Nostrsad
avenue, by which many lives lost reasscmb,oa
IN the Gay Hall Wednesday for the purpose ef receiving
the e~dezce Of the fireman, John Gallagher II rras
hoped that this man. who had been seriously injured
would far improve TO be able give his evidence
but It appears that although his condition is better than
was, would still be hazardous to subject him 10 an
examination tbs inquest ~ ourued for two weeks whan
verdict viii be rendered With without le evidence OF
M Gallagher.
SrABEsSo ArssAy-Eedresday night fight occ.,rrA. in
Cattle row, Iuiay street, between named
james Bel and John Berry, in which ne lser was dan
,croasly stabbed in the Lett breast with ka. Bell was
arrested Both Rprcar TO have been under u, saucncc
OF liquor.
FtRE prrAKIxESr.-rhc Common Council me. Wednesday
night when the Mayors veto Of the conrmao, Of Ds,d
Simpson Assistant, Engineer Of the Fire Department,
on the ground of negibty vas taken up, and tho &C.
ton OF the Mayor Was sustained. MT. simpson
been elected al the last hremens election rejection by
the Board Of Aldermen creates considerable feeling amoprst
the members Of the Department
TEE WATER WoRxs.-The Water Commissioners submit.
their annual report 70 the Common Council Wednesday
rom which appears thai the works, far as completed
good exhibition, and the supply of water ID abun
The total receipts under both the old and
Boud Of Commits for water rents &c. was $3.50.
IS %; expenditures $34 ,22s l6; balance In city tres
ury, ti06, $50 So balance in sewer fund IS 6si k3 in
ystfr fund, $lC6,c2o So Tosal, elll ,all 81
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The Senate Is no, in session to-day.
House Of Represenea lives.
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1860.
nn NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Mr.. ForKS, dem x H., introduced bill 10 iacofpo
rate the United Sta Agricultural Society Referred ts
he Committee on the District Of Columbia.
rToUisx uousE YuRNnuRx.
Mr.. MIxs (dem) Of s. c., to a question OF priv
ege So, nehhat the House al the last session had positive
" crdeFe> the chairs and desks then in use to be
from the hall, but Notwithstanding this he noticed to day
that in coat ptuous disregard Of the order the floor has
been blocco up with the reiutroduction OF the same
chairs and desks The boorkeeper had right to bring
them ia. He called on tho Speaker to enforce the rule
Thfs blending Of both systems had the advantages of
ncither ana de Dc. advantages Of both.
M. MAYNARD, Is Opp Of Tenn, asked whether M
Miles WA willing that the Of the majority should be
expressed without objo ftons
Mr. Mnys was perfectly willing.
Ne WasaHrRs (rcp) o. ILL., as one OF the squstier
vereigps said he ives responsible for bringing IN the
seat and desk be now occupied.
Messrs Rrsr, CosSIlSo and NcrIMSASp made stint
lar declaration ~ their scats and dee Ihey % did
also Mr. HARRIs OF Maryland explained that no blame
should ihs Doorkeepr nd sgned AZ rsssons for
'finoducing their decks and chairs ss thew xers not
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Failure OF the Rhode Island Exchange
Bank-LarKe Defa le ton Of the Cashier.


~. from tne froVaence Journal, rep. IL
the ,hss nsne yessroay morning oy
az St T, Ins lus. Daiel ~ nenyon tue CASHIER Oh
INC nnIae isiand E1cnange Bank East Greenwich, was
s t ,S E " .uss hs,"Sson 70 rsgs Smouht as Wen
49, - ~ TAVisgs Dank, Oh wncn CORPORA
mnn, 80 vac 100 h ue ussooreiy VI .ne emoezhe.
~ ,hs -Ts ~ e NH a =. .e msrcnan!s bAnx
New York that the bills of the ESchanre ssp SSs ssm
hf %o ~ van ssee. 70 Ia.e iunas' AZ mere
ssancs n TIC 81 h , o ua.k' Tue "a
cashisr went doS-n t Tss, CIV e a, ia nanx 'as
satisfu hmaa,S ~ q. sc,raI c,ns r w 70
Of wrong VAS found in r nus, " so
sands Of dollars in his Account With h p saou
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Fire 1t Tarrytown.

Fire 1t T9rrytOwn.
LOSS REPORTED TO BE BETWEEN THIRTY AND FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
About 'halr past one O'Clock yesterday morning fire
discovered issuing from the grocery and dry goods
rtore ofr VIM Evans, the dock foot Of Main street,
Tarrytown The flames spread with great rapidity. Il
the largest fire that occurred in that village.
Mr.. Martin conductor the Hudson River Railroad,
passed Tarrytown when the fire at It's height BE
says that the country distinctly visible for miles
around, and that the village Light midday,
time, but in few moments there hundreds, which
bitter cold, and during the whole time Of the fire stiff
breeze blowing The fire visible from this city.
There is regular organized fire company in larry
town, but thing that could be done under the cir
cumsiances done. The flames first spread from the
10 the dwelling OF Mr.. Evans adjoining from there
the large dwelling occupied by Mrs. Purdy and owned
by Nj Evans II then communicated to the large two
story dwelling occupied by Mr.. VIM. Mauncry theace
the large two story house adjoining, occupied by
raj families The flames then caught and set fire to one
story house the opposite side OF the street, and this
together with the sash and blind factory and the large
two story house owned by Mr. Jacob Storms, soon
sheet Of flame. No less than eight bul dings were
burning at the time. In the upper portion Of the
village it looked as two large fires raging The
loss is varously estimated, but will probably not
coed $St 000 Mr. Evans oss from twelve to fourteen
thousand dollars There partial insurance upon the
property. The origin of the fire ia unknown.
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OUR sAGUA LA GRANDE CORRESPONDENCE.

SAGuA LA GRANDE, Cuba, Feb. !, 1860.
Brk Trade in Sugar FfeighAmsricdn Vessels Loading
Quikly- United States Cruisers Wide A,cake-Progress
Of the Slave Trade Under the Ntx;can F1ag-A Ne,c
Dodge Of the Captains and 06Fcidls-Xlserabe Rule Of
SpoiIsmea, de-
This barbor is rapidly filing up with American vessels,
and they obtaining cargoes the railroad can
furnish the sugar.
The United States steamers Mohawk and Crusader
most vgant in hunting for American slavers this side
Of the island much that interested parties order
their vessels on the south side The American flag will
not be used protection to this trade these vessels
Of war are kept moving With their present zeal and
tvity.
Nearly all the slayers leaving the island with
Mexican papers, and three steamers fitting out in Ha
vana So long there is demand for negroes long
will interested parties find the Of escaping from
the men of.war employed TO check the traffic
Spanish vessels (coasters meet "slavers" in
tain atudes and longtudes and receive the cargoes,
landing them at different light draft harbors Craven
and Maitt have learned this dodge and watching the
Nearly all the Spanish officials indirectly in
erested and wink the bonus they receive for being
blind to the mportations.
The enthusiasm In regard to the Moorish has passed
to the tomb OF the Capue and the islanders have ceased
to manifest patriotic hberahty in the way Of liberal do
nations.
This .a miserably governed island; swarms of ofloe
holders from Spain est the best of the government
come. No Cuban can or does hold Office the island.
In the possession Of the United States would be the
garden Of the world.
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aecoumoda.ous for one tenth O, tie House a. he largo
tables outside the bar. - a..
blame He was sorry that any gentleman hal undertaken
indirectly 10 put ASIDE standing rule OF the House. he
thought ho~syer TIA. me o N"''
debate followed on points OF order, much confusion
prevailing ~ /.
oue INTO the expedency Of removing the beaches and re-
placing the chairs and desks, and 10 report the cost, aad
The time the change will occupy
THE INAUGURATION or TIE WASHINGTON STATUE
Mr.. KNIT, (dem.) Of S. c., from the Joint Committee
make arrangements for inauguratng Mills equeS rau
pra,ng ten thousand dollars to defray the EXPENSES
Passed
THE KIEssros OF PRINTER ,oeqssyxp
M saEhMAS, Crspl Of ONO; moved the election o
against 81
SWORD FOR cArr arsmx.
The HOIe passed e Senate resolution giving the cen
sent Of Congress To captain Shubrc 10 accept the swc
rendered him from President Urpuiza Of the Argen,iu
Confederation mark Of his appreciation OF the dn a
gushcd character OF that ccacer.
| ABOLITION xffs PssNKING PRvIfEsE
NE senae's bill TO abolish the franking privilege wa
| Mr.. VAuANpGnAls>l aem) cf Ohio, moved to refer
10 special committee, that the House may have al tn
facts.
i MI STEVENSON, {aom) of KY, preferred that the bill
be put It's passage now out he would tEve obec
ton to its taking the usuei course and being referred
Mr. HousroN, (dem OF Ala, said the bill involved d
new principle. He desired to keep II in position wher
vote could be had on IT, He moved tia. It's c0nsdera
Mr. WAsnErSNE, (rep) Of H. moved TO refer il 70 IN
| Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Reynolds, a. L. dem.) of y. ", moved to lay
on the table The motion was Asved by ~ against 90
The House refused to refer the bill TO the Judcar!
Committee.
parliamentary struggle ensued to wha. disposiaoI
should be made CT the bill
The House refused, by thirty majority, to refer
| 10 the Post Office Committee.
then referred TO select committee Of ye, ans
! the House adjourned till Monday.
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CEIIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

senate.
WASHINGTON, FEB Il, 1860
The Senate Is no, In session to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-02
Mrs Mks; NEIL MGG9R go aICK's SCHOOL.
T'O FARMERS AND PLANTERS.
THE NATIONAL FERTILjZER,
Mannfncthrsd Snscin LLu for TnLn..n


This soluble Manure. By abounding in Pho sphates
and AlkaiHs is being extensiN ely used by tobacoo
growers In virginia, and is pre- eminently valuable
for this crop.
Tho National Fertilizer, manufactured Of sImi-
lar but of different proportions for Corn
aud all othercereils, for Potatoes and Garden Veg
etables, as well as for Grasses, &c, 30
OrdeTs should specify whether for Tobacco or for
general purposes of Cereals and Vegetables SO that
each. ="
The constituents are wholly American in orlgin.
and are known to he vital essentials for soil and
plant.
re great drainage of currency from the United
States TO foreign parts ln of manure tor
years past, has, IL Is believed. done much to Inure
VlIgin quality OF soils, and retard ag1cuItural ihri
In our own country, ana made az pcable hy change
ofls proportion, to eaoh and all of our sta PIES is
every share recog nized.
Cash PRICE-S3O PER TON,
put In strong bags, marked wi ON oany's tam ps
In point OF economy the National Fertilizer is loo
per cent aper thar the guanoes hitherto SO pop
ular and Its distlng ashlng merit besides be ng an
instant stlmulant TO vegetation, its permaner oy
of vgor lmp arted To ground 1t Is mannfact red on
the shores Of New Jersey, where facilities exIstfor
procurement OF materials and ready shipment coast
Wis., Agencies in all ports of entry and at avaia-
bic points inland.
Farmers and Planters are respectfully solicited to
send in orders.
Success insured where beral and right applioa-
ton is made.
Qasn,ity per acre from so to 500 pounds. sccord-
NATIONAL FERTILIZER COMPANY,
- NereTSink, Netc York.
For sale by }. r. .BARTHOLOw,
ma 10 eo6t Agent for Washington, ID. &.
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POINT LOOKOUT.

POINT LOOKOUT.
"a Ondersigned, long and well known TO the
uaveIing public as proprietor Of the City A
hotel, Alexandria, Va, and the United vEAl
states Hotel In Wesh' gton city, has lE.E ia
leased Tor term OF years the magnificent bay sI .
faVlion a. d the numerous Gotta connected with
u, recently erected at Point Lookout the point of
junction of the Potomac with Chesapeake Bay and
haVlng furnished them in q style equal 70 that OF
any other watering place in the United States viii
open the esta blshment the 18th day of June next
tor the reception OF visitors his arrangements be-
lLs sufhclent for the comfortable accommodation
of az least $50 guests.
Point Lookout. besides being deservedly the most
famous place in all America for hne OYsters Hog
r sh, SOFT Crabs, s eephtad, Msokerel, and al
etnsI sat water Injuries, possesses inner facilities
back country Immediately adjoining it-inoludng
the Drives, Partridge and WoOdcock ShoOting,
&c, &e"-Ofer advantages together, superior Of
nose o Any other watering place this continent
Inc w ater Views from the pa,illiOn and from al
the cottages are extensive, varled, and charming
Inc health OF the point Is unexoelled by that Of
ountaln regions, and the access 10 IL by steamers
from Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk. and Rich
mond, Will probably be daily to and from each of
those ctles. He has spared no ex pense in provId-
Ing q hne Band, Carriages, Horses, Pleasure Boats.
90 Tor hire, or N stocking his cellars with the best
wines. Liquors, DO. In short his patrons will
Ind et their command every luxury and comfort
obtalnable at any other American watering place
His terms Tor board, by the day, week, or month
Ior lndIvlouals or families, will be reasonable.
ma 3 dtJuly LOGAN %. SMITH,
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rATlENCE WITH CHILDREN.-One of the great
prerequisites for the successful training of
cnlldren, at home or in the school is
Patlence. Every teacher, whether the
mother or a hireiing, will find her labor made
easy by the exercise of this cardinal virtue. If
tney let patience have its perfect work" in
their own hearts, it will be visible in all their
conduct, and exert a salutary influence mon
the minds Of the young in whose future we'll
oelng they feel deep interest There NAV be
nours when, perplexed with care and worn out
with undue labor, the mother NAV feel the
rlslngs OF lmpatience in her heart: but let her
not give way to this baneful emotion. hut min
IT In the bud before the fruits become visible
In acts OF which she may afterwards bitterly
repent. Let no unkind word or hasty blow be
gwen In anger, lest the remembrance of il
should prove poisonous arrow to their bleed.
ing heart, when those loving eyes are closed in
death, and the heart which nestIes on her bosom
Is plllowed In the grave. Children are won by
KIND words; but cross looks and harsh tones
deter them from seeking our sympathies, or
giving US their confidence. The mother and
teacher should regard the sports of children as
blessing, join in their innocent amusement.
and draw from them some useful lesson for
their future consideration. They should learn
to look up to her as a friend In whom thew ca n
conhde, who will bear patiently all their child.
Ism folIles and in kindness seek to improve
Whatever may be amiss in their manners or
morals But should they turn deaf ear to her
teachlngs, and scorn her instructions, seeming
inclined to follow the evil promptings of a sin,
iui ana perverse heart, she has then need Of n
douole portion OF patience to support her in this
great trial, and enable her at last to sssyercome
evil with good, and bring them by the force
Oh precept and example to walk in wisdom !,
pleasant ways. Be kind, be firm, and patient,
ana nope on till the desired result is obtained