Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)
December 15, 1854

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TUf- KVFtfING STAR rrw.T?HCD EVERY AFTERNOON, mwu,) :u ih? Strtr h'silding$y comer Pennsylvania ~i *nir+ iv.i Ef-ventk street, tir w M,r THREE VfONTn*. Cophs ons CM XT. VOL. IV WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1854. UNDERTAKERS, &c. CABINET MAKER UNDERTAKER^ "PiT"! eni->rVTnri irnU roep^fnlly irform hie Mend*. ac^ae'niaacv, scd the public generally .nat he sJ^ll eontln-.J?* to execute al! orders in bA Un? of busine*? In the rc?rr?*j ?^4 at tberhsrt sst uottee. RKPAXI&IIfQ niatlv a~d r'rpsutt!y exertted FrT!?ft;^Ar#?: stt?ied f> ?t ?a? the sbortsst rotk-c ?~1 !n the Vst J*?" jpT TZ-&3 manner. Bo-iitt prtsrrtnJ in thz wr-si per fret nuxrr iter, ir> the \9ttnn-'sl ^Mhrr. ?fjfllfWtsi psr* fivoM, h? w'ectfull7 irlt, sni will en->?7'>r tc inent a /v?n*inaa,3o*'o: thfesa:. A? TBONY BCOHLY, Pi itv, ^ie. betw^erj 8th and lO-th sts. PsrMscr-: Mr. MarMn'* No. I> t iri bot."s ea?*. ol 'th street f?'.r 17?ly COFFIN WAREROOM, &c. 7J J WILLIAM PLANT A CXI., I3r ??ree-denc- 418 8*i in my groan or cemeter*. C Cepa, Shrc.. 1?, Carriages, Hea-re, and every article for intei-m-ats of ta*. ci*"jv aotic sill' I assure tVce who *?ay 7iv-n? a c-'I th*i I wii! r? no ^a'.::-? ?&rry n> tLe'r -*i* v tht'r ^atfrj s%t sT's"xa JAM*? r. JIAItVEl, Ni>. 410, i ?h a?., ii and It. X Z.?Ciiir i -."'i boa:? cl 'ia airal liar st?ly DENTISTRY. DR. MUNSON mpc?tfa>ly o?l s pauiic acta&iion to his q-jw. patent, ^nd U KE \TLY IMPt'.OYBD aietbcd of renting Artifici-i! Teeth, vith V)PUEUOTi3 Gux?the terv -j?xy P-.Ht SCT10X OtT'SAKT. Thiflbtyla of Teeth Lis th? follow s-ivanU^es cv r all others ?ii: QRE VT fTRkXQIH, CL?ANIi:!Tar-ia A?-n^^, ar now r-ceivitg the finest aawriajentof OUANPELIE^ aad GA9 FIX TURES ti'T erf rcUoonai r*uliM, TWi) HUNDRtiD AND JiiNJj Ty.NS WENdAM LAKE ICE. L. J. MIDDLETON, Office ao ?!de trxt t" corner 12th rt, Dej?ot coraer 26ih acl K ete. west nov 14 (vat. Int., Un' >n. and -en ineb) J. K HAItTWKLL, AUCTION AI4D COMMISSION STORE. HE undf.-ti^ned wii! c n'iane the AUCTION J AND COUMIS3IO.il BU-'iyiSSS, in tha store i _ formerly ooeupit^l by D. B. Campbell A Co., iio. ?S9 r P?m.sylvania avenue where ue w:li k-ep constantly on hand a large a?eortr>ent of House Furniture of every description. Parlni, IWrxn aad Cooking Stovea. for coal and wpM, Crockery, T:n and Plat&i Ware, end numerous other aritc^ js ^?ant'-d by hou'e* keepers, all of which will b?Void exceedingly low fjT cash T f.hort approve-J crudit. Consigningats loi'c t^d upou which a iioer;?l ??d. vane.1 will be m de JOS. K. HAUTWELL. nov SO?2x A CHANCE ITOR PRINTERS THREE PSESShS ASD A FONT OF BOUB GEOIS TYPE FOR SALE WALLAC1I A U >PE offer for sale, bl the cS.ee t Exil ing SUir, cne MACHINE PRESS, :-*j*,Vs5 of printing 1,000 ioip er?on? per hour, doiMe aedium sheet, both sides a? osce, re gi^teria^tn she ir?3* p-???hes will ba sold lo?. Als-->, Mie font of BOU3GEOI8 TY??E, weigh ing about 2M pounds, bu: little used, f^r sal* on IttfnubU toraiii. n^>r 3?tiif Private Medical Treaties on t:iz PIIY?IOL' ?OICAL Vi E A" OF MARRIAGE, BY 51 E. I.A ChOIX, M. 1>? A LB AX F, X Y ^60 Pag"? aad 130 fv I'l&iu and Col. red Lit ho itapbH hid i'latss. Mi~ Price oaly ii5 Cents *S| J^S?nt fte? cf postage to all parte of the Unioa~?t CHE \PK T T OOK EVER PL *n 1?? l-HfS.OLO OY OF MARRIAGE, and the Secret i fi.taitb ard di?ordrr ff }.>ntb acd waturlry, re n'tinjff.- la cxe^fi-B, which tbwrf j t p-usic\! ardm-n ta'. pewers, w.tii ob ervatiocs L cn marr ag-, its anatomv and phTSi^h'gv, and dL ??cvs cf the rtpr duc i*e organs ol both S'X^p, the-r gtmctur^, uses and fu??c-i"ns. A popular su i ?.?omj-rehin-ive trea tise on the datiej and casualties of ping'.e and luar ri^i life?happy and fruitful alliances, m^de rf se* curing them infeiiciti.us and itft-rtil- ones?tteir obviation and remo/al?im?orta?;t hints to tho*e contemplating matrimony, tLat will cvvr -osa* ob jections to it; none, hawsyer, should take this ita portant t ep without trst consulting its pa^ee? ccmm>ntaries on the diseases and medual treatment of females f. om iafincy to old a^e, each f-ase graph ically illustrated by beautiful lithograph'c plates nervosa debil'ty, itj caus-s und ire, by a process at one- so ri it pie, ^fe and t-ff-Cual that failure is impo'sib'e?rul^s for daily management?au eeS?y on 8p->rmatorrbo 66 Beaver at, to 31 line* AUwny, JcY. dec 7 OITICIAL TumksvslJ DxrASTUxNT, August 20, 1864. Notice in hereby given to the holders of the fol Sowing-described stocks of the United States, that thin department is prepared to purchase, at any time between the date hereof and the 20th day of November next, portions of those stocks, amounting in the Aggregate to $3,840,000, in the manner and on the hereinafter mentioned, to wit: In taw. of any contingent competition, within the amount ttaUd, preference will bo giveii in the or Ifr of time in which said stock* may be cffered. The ^rtifioatrs, duly aligned to the United States, by the p^rtie?' who are to receive the am sunt thereof, must be transmitted to this department; upoa the :e-eip* whereof, a price will be pai-', compounded Ci the followirg particulars: 1. The par value, or amount specified in each ccr ilicate. 2 A premium on the stock of the loan authorised by the act of July, 1846, redeemable November 12, 1956, of 3 per cen 4 on the stock of the loan an* thorised by th? act of 1842, redeemable Slst Decem ber. 1462, of 11 per cent.; on the stock of the loans authorised by the acts of 1847 and 1848, and r*deem able, the former on the Slst December, 1867, and the latter on the 30th June, 1863, of 16 per cent; and on the stock ol the loan aitborisel by the act of 1S50, and rele?taable on the 31st December, 1864 leominonJv ignment to the United States, have an express 3^aigam?nt of the internet mr.de by the stook'fclder thereon Where the int?r ccle? brated tor the number cf .xtraordinary cures, eff cted through its agency, ha? induce! the propri etors, at the urg nt rtquest cf their friends, to effer it to the public, which they do with the utmost con fiieaee in its virtu?s ard wonderful curative prop erti s The following certificates, te'.ected Irom a large number, are, however, stronger testimony thaa the m?re wo*i of tbe proprietors; and *r? all froi. gjntlomen wall known in th-it localities, *ud of th highest respectability, many cf th m res ding in the city of Richmond. Va. F. POVD '-N, d ia over a hundrjd cases, in nearly all the diseases for wLicliit h recommended, with the most aston ishingly good results lie say3 it ii theirosic* tr^snl'.nary medicine he 1ms ?verseen. AGU3 AND FSTBR?GKEAT CUP.B.?I hereby certify that for thieiTCii, near Richmond, \*8. C. B. li^CK, hsq., now in the city c?f Richmond an I f>r mv.ny yeiri in tha ?'o neve- knjwn it to fail when tai in acc boy cured of Scrofula by Carter's Jpani h Mixture I ccnnder it traly a valuable medicine. JAMES M. TAYl/Mt, Conductor on the K F. and P. K. it. Co, Fichmond, Va dALT RHEUil Of TWBMTY YEARS STANDING CU EU Mr. JOIIV THOMPSON, residing in tbe city of luchmTod, WdS curel by thr-e b attles of Carter'n rp-nlah MU ure, of Salt ?n, if taken in time, but It forties the sys eai against future attacks. A3 a Oongli Medicine, it is the best in the World. It is now used and re commended by physicians at bom? and abroad. In bottles, 25 cents, 60c. and $1. Dr. Rosx's WnooriKG Cough Strcp. This preparation always give-* immediate relief, prevents inflammation of the Lungs and Dropsy in the chest, and effects a cure in o few days?Price 50 cents CROUP SYRUP.?This remedy is never known to fill, and has Bxved thousands of children?Price 25 cents. Da. J. 8. Coei's DrsriPTic oa LryiR Oohfotthd. A sure cure for Dyspepsia, Pour Stomach. Indl jsrtion, and Liv*r Complaint. This Compound used with Dr Rce's Family Pills has curvd thousands or confirmed Dyspepsia and Liv- r Complain r. It is t. traic. Alterative, Stom c>i an i Lirer Medicine, ind was highly recommended by the celebrated lata Dr Phydob?60 ;ent? Dr. J. S Ross'? .irm-miorsoK H'.i&road Pins. So c?11ert. be cause they goah'ad of all other pi!!a m their g^-od eff-cts; as an active Purgative, er Ca thargic Medicine ?hey bave no equal; free from *ripin*. carrying off al! secretions and bile from the uciasch ana bowel*, they can b t .ken at all 6ea ons. by both oexes, of all agep, and w tho-.it r-gard trt weather er exposure. Tfv taken wi.h Dr. Rose's ITove j a d Ajrue Tonic M-xtur-, they will prevent ind cure the most stubborn cas?s of F?ver and Ague or ?i;i,>us F; vers?12}^ ard 25 eta. r_s. J. p. loss's Gotta* Pius. For tfdliinit Eii v-oirb V^Fs^n^ss, Debility, utu iielai*lb:?. ThiWT!, Rid y f.ll dealers ia Alexandria, Virginia." I noy 8?tr CAPTAIN CANOT, 4 UTHOR OF THE OF."-AT BOOK JUST BE- IX. U. POBMilifiDj dPJSAK;i oi UAHPTON?3 riNCTURE. Giil^AT CURS Oi? R SEUMa^ISM CONTRACTED i UNDEIi TROPICAL CLIMATES. BA17IH0R5, Md, June 4,1854. Mr. Mock&riiyt, of I'm fbuniair. JHotti, Light strut, i Baltimore? j Dear ijiir: Tsing on the point cf ise-ving, tb-- ~,liy, I avail mystilf of a lew idle momerts to tjoak you i kindly for the medicine you e?ct me, as d rhich ho3 1 restored me to the use of my limbs. I beg you to j send me four bottler more, to carry on jay voyage, j Eisc9 I had the fortune to use Dr. Hampton's Vet~a- table Tincture rzy contdrnee is so strong that/in 5 gratitude o the propihtors of Gsid raeJicine. I he^ yoa to prt3"nt ray respect? to them, and 'nduoa I them to mait tr ore publicly known es a ^ure 5 Rheuira-.ic cure. Earing or-Uod cn rae on the Itth of April laet, and seen ma prostrated on my btd, f Unele^s iu all ray li ubr, you cin iipprsciate ne&rlv i as weli as myself the prt-aapt relist I received frcri I Dr. xtampton'a Tincturo; and lam pc.-itife had it I not been lor your strong and forcible recoiawx??. tious I should ntill fcave been in bed. j It is really a pity Lhis epectOc should not be ep. provety medical wen, and like ail pa'.eat d.-us;s U should soTer tie imjrutatisn the public genaraii,* ?ive to su"1j pr>*parat!ons. J my elf, wi?o wsa al- i ways eppt:a*i to putnut?! apecific, took this rarui slne with roluatanre, and without i-ciif:i noe '?i it, and it ^a1; oxJy tLaiy reoommeudathc^, and my critisa! sitaaUon ihet ir dneo-d mi to try iJua lealiy beneficial Vegettfcls Ztostiixc. You jaajr inform Mejsrs. Mortimer ft Mcvrtrty fbst they are kc iib^-r'y to m;.^o use of v y n:iae in the support of ths Oyod eite.-'^ of Dr. Hampton's Yejetatle i'.reture, in jt hes curcd me in five weeks of a chronic InJlamtncUoYy RhsuzicUi:m, contracted under tropical chmaUs, a??dc- ccven iieirf periodical Juration. I have cn'y csv tLree Lotties, and find th?t t:V?n the ?.'jforr -1 par'.t henin r.r fast retiming o tiuix Jum.ec nafur?i appeaiance I h.ivo Uiiitr t j-j treattiect ^1 tievaral phy sieian? in London tad Paris, wichi i.t Miy apparent OGiiVlt; also, *hi!e in New Ycrk, having tried ths fhompeonian and iiomnepathlc remedies, a'xer bav in beea tormented with giUtnlc ba teri'-a, cold and aruiiialij bii'hs, uni huadreda of internal lad-] external medicin?s, uli to no effect. I ho tar, :ured by thir, Hamp'on's Vege abie Tincture only. Therefore, r.y e?.r sir, a^iept of the acauranca of j my gvatituis, nud beiieyo mc youi well wither. Thomas C^not. IISV. YSfiNON ESHRIDGJS, U. S. N. Po^wmcuth, Va., Aug. 18,1861. Mr. J. E ilr-uah?utar si/: While 1 am, in gene ral, opi^osea to patent taedirints, candor compels ma to state taat I have gre*t eonildence in the virtues of Hampton's Vegotabl* Tinctuc-. For several monthn puat 1 have 'oted it in my f.mily and in dyspepsia, losa of appetite, diaxineas, and general de bility, with entire success. So far as my exporienae extents, therefore, I take pleasure in recoipmead Ing it to the afflicted na a safe and efficient remedy I as, respectfully, ycur-s VlBKCN Ebei-.ime, Chip lain, United States Navy. HOME TESTIMONY. OXJBH 0^ LIVER COm'LAINT OF TEN YBAR3 Wasiiixosow, Id ay 17,186S Messrs Mortimer Mowbray: Gentlemt-u?Uuv uig bean t.rdicted with Liver Complaint oi ten ye?w standing, I hereby, for the b nafit of the b? i :t?d, take great pleasure iu announcicg that *?1.1 c r t t.i a few bottles of your Tinctura, I fomd it had ac oom;>lish;d a perfect cme 1 have used different asdi ftota tiea? to timo, b'it heve never been this to R' -*?ur.: for any Apparent g-xni, and it is a blesrlag to eti Ickrn hume.nity that that medicine is tcund "sblch pcrstsaes the wondsrotu power of pro ionginghur.ac life.1' The many cures it has vrought d a EUilcLxu guarantee of the beneficial results whi h way be experieuced from its use. Yours, rceiwtfnliy, J. Ciiltaih Hat. C&U and gtt t amphlsts gratis, and ace cures ci Cough, jBrvr.rhUit, Rhtuniat m, Neuralgia, Dytpep tia^Atarwitiif HMvl Qen sral Wtdkmu. As a female medicine or lor delicate children we believe it un squaled. 49-Sold by MORTIMER k MOWBRAY, 140 Balti more street, Baltimore, and 304 Broadway, New fork; OHAfe. STOTT k CO., W1 MBit, J. B. MOORE, D. B. CLARKB, CLARKE k BOWLING, W. EI.U OTT, and H MoPHERSON, Washington; also, by B. 8. OiSSJSL, Georgetown; and C. C. BKiiRY, Alexandria, and by Druggists everywhere. ang 81?tr SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER ?TBVBN.JA ijpr: wns' Hotel, ij prepared to make Shirts to m ^a^ure, and warrants them in all .^ase" to 11. Gents troubled with bad fitting Shirts tuu be suited ?4 STEVENS'S Saletroocu. dec 6 Frowns' HoteL DR. J. O. GIBBS, Dentis^ hai [removed his ofBce from 1% street hou4? of Dr. Arthur, Pa. avenue, kiw. 12th and 13th streets. oet 14?8m* R. H. GILLET, Counsellor at LiWi Oflce and residence in Frauklin Row, corner o/K and Thirteenth street. Aet SB?dly CHARLES WALTER'S and General Ageney Office, iva. 662 ikventh stresi, oppoiiit ttu Centre Market. dae 8?dim* DR. THEOD. HANSMAN, bbmovedto MM. north, SMA ^e furnished for 26 cents. f rof Weber's ceU orated futl string band has been engatred for tha oc:asion Hiki'S ONE DOLLAR?admitting a gentleman and ladies; to be had of auy of the members and at the door on the ni-rht of the ball. MANAGERS: Jas Wi'li-ms, M Qui on, John Mel*on, Tboa Wnon G 3 D_>nn, Rob Howard, Q S Ce'oa, R A P;yre, Jaiiu Ktc1;, Wm 8 .ScJtt, J D Oailagber, J g t> thpir frient s and he public ir^cerally, tbr.t their First Anuual Ball wil! bssivt-nen WK NF8D Y EVENING, D?cauiber 20 h, at TEMPER ANCE HALL. Every exett on wil be made on the yaTtcf the Club to give a&t^faction to tho?e who may honor h? t? with their preence. TicV-t"*- ninitting a Geut'eruan and Ladies? ONE DOLLAR; to be o> taiaed ot the Managers, or at the doer on the evening if the Bail. A superier Band cf ^usic has been enraged for the occasion Supper and Rfcfteabmintswl 1 be furnished by an experienced cat rer. No Ilafs or Caps al'ewed on the floor, except those worn by Clubs. masr&s?s. Wia. II. Keardoc, Augustus Dorsey, Robert P. Lack?tt, Wm. n. Ke'ly, ftooert Johnson, John H. GatlreU, Diioiel R. McCann, Charles Parker, Joseph Crook FLOO& mwaotrs. George A. N^wt^n, WashiugtonB.Williams, dec -eolw* NOTICE. DIE T> MONEY.?I have jott received a preat .iJttE -nt of Clocks. T7atch-s, and Jew?uiy. Chu-kp from fl 50 to $15; Gold H'atchfs from $25 to $175; PUver Watches trom $8 'o $'.0; all of which will be warrant ?I to give 6&*ij "action. Haring an experienced hand to put all our clocks in order boftr* selling I tbem, those in want ot a gcd Clock will find it to -heir ^vantage to buy from u Also, ^n hand Clock'Trimmings of every descrip Lion, such 38 Skils, Keys, Cords, lianas, Weighs, sc, ?c. Our assortment of Sold Je* elry is large, and will be soli on better terms the* tinrlur goods can be bought iu Washington Also, Silver Butter and Fruit Knives, Cxce Sa.-i kets, Albata Ware tnd many other gcodi for Christ mas picsents. At the Cluck, Watch and Jr. a elry Storo of J. ROBINSON. dec 7-~lm 3&9 opposite Browns' Hotel. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX-PAYER} Ooubctob's Office, Dt-cember 5,1854. -VTOTICE I? HEREBY GIVEN that the list of tielioquent property is in e uwt o! preparation :iud will ba sompleted ;.od jub'i-hcl on or nbout Ihe jb'J?.n;iary, 1865 /.It persons interestt d are earnestly requested to oc=me torward and (by pay ing) relate tLe undersigned fi0;u the unpleasant da y of enlorcing t he collection, and th^m-eWlditlonal expenie att -ndlng tn adverti *ment. R J. ROCHE, Coll-ct-jr. dec 6 ?ftI^tJ?n "FINE" WATCHES. I WISH ?o redact my esten?i*c stock of FINE WATCHES, and off?r in u*em^ntg to 69 purchas rs. It you ??ifh a gO'rj, wsrrantei Tiroekeen- 3 er at a low price, ca i eu H. SEMK.KN, Jeweler, Pa avenue, het^wen 9th and TOih dec 8?dtjanl LlPEW'Pl^BTKSlJfl, written 1.7 himKelf?price $1 25 w.-enk Leslie's Msgaain^ of FasL'on fcr Itcember Drice 25 cents FiLy 'fears in botb Hemispheres, by N)!te?Pri^e $1 25 Kick of the Woods, by Bird?$ I 25 For sale bj E. K LUNDY, No 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. d*c 11?tf BARNVH'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY ftt SHI LLINGTON'8 Lite of P T Barnum, written b Limtelf. in which he narrates his early history as Clerk, Mer chant, Kii'or and Showman New Yorit Journal for December Map ot the Seat of War, an! views of Sebastcpol and Fa)?klav& The Great Chri^tm s and New Year's Psot^er Jona than, lull of pictvre*, or sale at 8 HILLING TON '8 l^ooketore, Odeou Building, corner Pa. avenue A 4y, tt. dec 11 FOR THE HOLIDAYS! AN AMC.*IMG AND INSTRUCTIVE GIFT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. 1K" EON 8, FLU TIN 08, Ac.?Just opened, twelve doxen best quality French Accord eons and Flutinos, which will be disposed of on the most reasonable teim^ HILBUS k HITZ' dee 12 New Music Depot. evening star. A ROHAKTIC 8TOBY OF LOTS Daring the summer, there has resided m Pans a stranger of distinction, an Italian count of noble tame and large for tune, whoso late adventures have created quite a noise in society, and whose ad vent in fashionable faubourgs will un doubtedly create unmitigated remark Blessed with a passion for music, he has appeared at every performance of opera during the late season: as much, I sun pose, to gratify his taste as to dispel the ennui which the want of other amuse ment would have produced. At his first attendance, the count, while seated in his stalle d'orchestre, amused himself during the entr'actes by attentively regarding the assembly in which he found himself. And he finally distinguished, in a con Sjgjqymi loge, a young and very pretty WOEPfrtiy whose toilette and appearance \v%re Tahiltless. Wishing to ascertain something concerning her, he addressed himself to his neighbors, but his neigh bors being entirely of the summer order of opera attendants, were unacquainted with the grand world, and could not satisfy his inquiries. By dint of indus try and judicious bribery *he was enabled to learn during the evening, that the loge was hired by three different persons for the three representation nights of each week, and they severally occupied it in their turn. This was a Monday; Mon days, the ouvreuse informed him it be longed to a Madame de Oerny. This, then, was the name of his inamorata. Charmed by her grace and manner, the ardent Italian lorgnetted her during the whole performance, and the next day ascertained that Madame de Cerny was a lady of noble family and large fortune, and that her character was free from re proach, and her reputation spotless. She appeared at the opera neither Wednesdays nor Fridays?for they were not her nights?but every Monday the count was J permitted to gaze at and admire her His regards and expressive contemplation were not long unnoticed by their "object, and, without absolutely replying to them, she yet managed to show him that his j conduct neither angered nor anuoyed her. t In despair of an acquaintance, he had de- terminod to follow her from the theatre, j but Madame de Ccrny escaped him by sin adroit manuvre. Evidently she did J ?ot wish to be followed, and, in fact, she declared it frankly the following Sunday, when the count, discovering her in the garden of the Tuilleries, seated himself by her, and through an ingenious pre- tence,took occasion to politely addross her. l A man of wit and good taste can al- j ways succeed in cases of this kind in making himself aoceptable; he was list- ened to attentively, but permission to present himself at the house of his adored one was resolutely refused him. The young lady had private reasons, s which, at a later period, she might, per- haps, explain. She informed him mod- c fstly that he was in error regarding her; 2 3he was not Madame de Cerny, and she persisted in keeping him in ignorance of tier real address, for the private reasons before alluded to. The count was charmed by her simplicity, her modesty, and her refinement; and after further interviews with her, finding himself completely en chained, he abruptly offered his hand and fortune, and was abruptly accepted. Ihey immediately proceeded with the nuptial celebrations, and at their com pletion they departed for the count's es tate in Italy, as loving a couple as ex isted in all Europe. But when the true Madame de Cerny returned to Paris, and had informed herself of everything that had transpired in her absence, and dis- covered that through her kindness to her mautua-maker in allowing her the free use of her box at the opera one evening during every week of the summer sea son; and when she further learned that the count was young, handsome, and wealthy, she was overwhelmed with envy, and bitterly regretted that in place of listening to hackneyed compliments 1 in Germany she had not remained in Paris to have occupied her box herself, not doubting in the least her entire abil ity to have captured the glittering prize of which the pretty milliner so success fully deprived her. Her spite manifested itself in an epistolary incident, which has been divulged to the world, much to the amusement of scandal-mongers, and great ly to the delight of that prince of feuille- 1 tonists, M. Guinot, from whom I take it: 44 Madame la Comtesse?I send you the price of four hats and two bonnets that you have made lor me and kindly forwarded to my address in the country, 1 since the settlement of our previous ac count. I have not been entirely suited with the lace hat; the front was too large, and not sufficiently expanded. The cap trimmed with gimp was equally unfortunate. Nevertheless I do not de sire to abate the price agreed upon be tween us. Be kind enough to send me your receipt for the money which you will find inclosed. The faults which I have mentioned do not prevent me from always considering you a highly skillful workwoman, and I preserve a faithful remembrance of the pains you have in variably taken to please me. If yeu re sume the business which latterly you have interrupted, as I am informed, be assured, Madame la Comtesse, I will re turn to you my custom." The letter has circulated throughout Paris, and naturally has been greatly commented upon. A peculiarly woman ly correspondence, in my opinion?ex hibiting to a nicety the amiable feelings which the sex cherish one towards an other in certain' circumstances. The countess, however, with an income of sixty thousand francs a year, can cheer fully meet such kind reminiscences of her earlier position in life, and as her husband has since expressed himself sat isfied, why should not the world be! At Louisville, Ky., this season, 180,929 hogs have been slaughtering. THE WPtfKJV H'FaIi Thto ?xc*iiMt FtMilf aM ta| ipmir nrietyeriBtat __ U f.>aad in uf other?U pih'Mwi n*i)9 copy, per iBiiara to curve. riee cojJe. ft Ci ?I" e 00 i went7 lite W" Cam, uttauablt 1a mtMi. W- S^e copiea (in wrapper*) ua be procwnd the counter, immediately a/W tbe fcaue of the paper. Price?thru r sjrr?. PorrMAST*a? who act aa afenu ir? be aftovt-e a commission of ttrrnty per crnt. Borax W?mxo R?cim._a number ot new subscribers have requested us to republish this recipe, which appeared in a former number. We have been wait ing to give the results of some careful experiments which were being made in ?"rlow? family, but which were broken oil by sickness. Enough, however, was ascertained to convince us that there is really a great advantage in adding a small quantity of borax to common hard soap, previous to using it in washing. Our mOhod is as follows To every pound of hard soap add from one-half to three quarters of an ounce of common borax wiih one quart ef water. Put the water U\aQJ Cunvenieat veS8*1 uP?n the store, add the borax .somewhat pulverised, and then put m the soap cut up in thin pieces. Keep them hot?but not boiling ?for two or three hours, or until the whole is well dissolved, and then set it aside to cool, when a solid wju formed. If the vessel is set upon the warm stove at night, the operation will be completed in the morning. Though we think it better to stir the mass iust before it is cooled. The night before washing, rub the clothes where most soiled, with the soap and soak in water till morning. This soap, which has been more than doubled in quantity, will go quite as far, bulk for bulk, as the original, thus saving at least one-half. The boiling and washing are to be performed in the usual manner; but it will be found that the labor of rub bing is diminished three-fourths, while the usual caustic or eating effect of the soap is greatly lessened and the hands will retain a peculiarly soft and silky feeling, even ufler a large washing. The preparation is adapted to all kinds of fa brics, colored or uncolored, including flannels; and it is thought to increase their whiteness. By using this prepara tion, with the previous soaking over light, we have had sixteen dozen pieces inished early in the forenoon, when, by he old process, it would have been an 4 all day'8 job." The Lsury Laws ?The Baltimore American says: The usury laws will !>e very generally brought to the atten ion of the State Legislatures this win ter with a view either to their entire ab rogation or liberal modification. In Sorth Carolina a bill has been introduced :o amend these laws in several important particulars. It is proposed that the regular interest shall be, as now, six per :eut. per annum, upon a sale of any ^oods, chattels, wares, and merchandise, unless, by a special contract or writing between the parties, a higher or lower rate be fixed It is also proposed that in *uits at law judgment shall be rendered for the principal money and the interest iuc, according to the rate agreed upon md stipulated: Provided, however, that ?uch rate shall and may be reduced to >ix per centum per annum upon the spe cial pica of the defendant. The Massa chusetts Legislature, as well as that of 'sew iork, will be petitioned to revise he present laws upon the subject. The Lumuer Trade of Wisconsin*. tfe learn from the Badger State that the lumber of rafts that have passed the erry at Portage City, from April last to November 25th, has been 1,717, and that he average amount of lumber that they xmtained is estimated at 45,000 feet :ach; making in all 87,265,000 feet of umber. The value of this lumber, is es timated at the place of starting at $12 per 1,000, giving the aggregate of $1,047 180 During the same time there has teen run down 7,000,000 shincles, val led at $21,000. This gives the total ralue of the lumber that has passed down the river during the season of 1854, at 51,680,180! The Badger State remarks >hat this is one of the items of Wisconsin resources that has scarcely been counted Heretofore, and branch of industry yet in ts infancy. Wisconsin Legilature. The Mil waukie News brings us the final result )f the recent election for members of the Legislature in Wisconsin, as follows: The official returns from the 19th sen ate district give Wm. J. Gibson, Demo crat, 53 majority over Moses Gibson, h usion, for the State Senate. This places the political complexion of that body beyond doubt. It leaves the Democrats 13, Fusionists 12. This gives our friends a clear working majority in the Senate, while they have at least an even chance in the louse. The Fusionists claim a nominal majority in the House, but the Democrats and independents, who are all anti-Fusion, will in all probability out number the speckled party. Salb of Slaves.?Seven slaves be longing to the estate of James B. Hall in Frederick county, Va., were sold on the 30th ult., for the sum of $3,095. The prices at which they were knocked off were as follows: Woman, and child yew old, $982; girl six years old, 500; girl same age, $448; man fifty years old and of bad habits, $435; boy "Tig" ?id' S530; g*rl three yeai4 old, $200. So states the Winchester Republican. O* The fiscal year of the State of Pennsylvania ended on the 30th ult. The Treasurer's statement shows the re sources of the treasury during the year are $6,706,944, leaving an available bal 7V7 ?,f ^*^40,928, i -4,117 at the close of the fis^l year 1853, being an increase of $516,511. The exhibit is regarded as venr satis factory. (?7* A builder at Portsmouth, Eng land, has contracted to construct wooden barracks sufficient to shelter 20,000 men for the winter, to be sent to the Crimea in parts, jointed, numbered, and ready for erection, to be ready for shipment by the*2d of December. Four millions of Minie rifle ball cart ridges were forwarded from Woolwich, on the 19th of November, for use in the Crimea.

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EVENING STAR. ^ASBiyOTOy CITY: 5BIOAY AFTERJfOOS .....^December 15. Agents for the Evening Star oat of Wash ington. Persons at a distance wanting the Daily Evening Star, at the earliest period after its issue, cm be aoeommodated at Wilmington, Delaware, by E. S. R. Bctlk*, No. Ill, Market street. Baltimore, by Henry Tatlok, Sun Iron Buildings. Carper's Ferry, by Archibald Kitxmillbr. Alexandria, Va., by Wm. F. Cars*. No. 60 King street, corner of Fairfax. Fredericksburg, Va., by W. M. Mills. Richmond, Va., by Smith A Fork, Nob. 150 Broid street, and 194 Main street. Charlottsville, Va., James V. Manning* Franklin hotel. Portsmouth, Va., by A. B. Owkns, No. 70, High street. JOB PRINTING. Our friends will find us prepared at any moment to execute every description of Job Pbixtiyr,, with neatness and dispatch on very reasonable term?, from Cards up to Book Printing We are now ready to serve all, at a moment's warning SPIRIT OF THE M0BNIN3 PRESS The Intelligencer says that the British brig Espeigle s Commander reports the Albany as being at Carthagenn on the 10th of November, rather than on tho 10th of October, as tele graphed to us yesterday. If so, all doubts of the Albany's safety is dispelled. Ihe public will anxiously await a confirmation of this last version of the Espeigle's Commander's story. The Union contrasts th" Grey town affair with the policy of other nations, holding that the bombardment in question is a mere cir cum?'ance in comparisioa with the bombard ing history of them. The Union further takes ground against the bill of Senator Adams, for the extension

o? the term of Naturalisation, holding that it i3 i-. direct and palpable opposition. Tnc Washington Navt Yard.?We, to d\y. ccmmcnre in our looal columns, the pub lication of a carefully prepared description of the Washington Navy Yard. We shall con tinue it for three days. Cf^In reply to our friend S.. we refer her to Mtlie De Boye s card in to-day's paper, whom we un-lorstand to fce the most aoom pli-hed pianist in the city. By the by, could Melle De Boye not soon favor us with a con cert. to relieve the stagnant state of music en tertainments in tnis city 7 Another Phase op tb e Gardiner Fraud.? The Bank of Columbus, Ohio, against winch there is a Government suit pending for the recovery of the $100 000 deposited with it by order of ex Secretary Corwin. ha3 made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or in other words, have taken that means of pre venting the United States from recovering by due process of law PFBSOIIIli. The wealthiest oitisen of Louisville is Hon. James Guthrie, Secretary of the Treas ury. His property in one district in the city is taxed at $501,205. A gentleman, in a private letter from the Sandwich Islands, speaking of King Kame hameha, says: "He loafs around the town of Honolulu?peeps into a tavern, and is ready to take a 'nip' with any body that asks him. j He Isn't north 'con'inentat,' and auctioneers wen t take his bid at an auction." The Senate of North Carolina on Thurs day, docided that War-en Winslow, Esq as Speaker of the Senate, becomes Governor of the S:ate without vacating his seat in the Senate Mr. Maeaulay is said to have made an important discovery of a mass of Stuart pa pers relating to a period immediately anterior to the death of Queen Anne. The discovery will, while adding to the value and importance of what he is about, delay, at the lime time, the long looked-for day when two new vol umes are to appear. The veteran Lord Brougham has under taken to collect and odit his works?including his speeches and orations They will appear in a series of monthly volumes, and will be published by the enterprising firm of Griffin A Co., publishers to the University of Glas gow. Jcd^e Kane, of the United States dis trict court of Pennsylvania, Marshal F. M. Wynkoop, of Philadelphia, B. N. Browne, Sta'e Sena'or, of Philadelphia, and George Piitt, clerk of United States district court, Philadelphia, are in this city. Ihe trial for divorce in New York, Prances L Cbilds vs. Solomon Cbilds has been decided by a verdict for the plaintiff. Charles Kinkaid, who was in company w th 'be mail party recently massacred by the Sioux Indiana, near Fort Laramie, and re port ed to have been murdered, was not killed, ihe Indiana had left him for dead, having gliot fix arrows into him. But a despatch from Independence, Mo mentions that he is yet alive and may recover. He was robbed, as a.atei, of $10,000. The Rev Charles Hudson has relin quashed his position as senior editor of the Jtfoston Atlas. A de.';perate man took Barnum's life, yesterday from Lundy, who lives over in Geoigeiown. Charles Shelton has sued Hiram Fuller the New Yo*k Mirror for libel, and the Au?'ri n Consul haa sued Brooks of the Kx jjr^ss, laying his damages at $50,000. The executors of Mr. Webster's estate ha^e asked leave of the Plymouth (Mass pro b?-j court to sell as much of his real estate as al*?ll raise the sum of $109-206 79, for the pay. ment of all debts and incumbrances thereon. Mrs Mowatt Ritchie has another book in pre;*, which will shortly be published. A new pistol has been patented by Messrs Peak A Grilles, of New Heaven, Ct., which discharges twenty-one shots in the same time Colt's can six. President Pierce reached bis fiftieth birthday on the 27th ult., the Thanksgiving day of the District of Columbia. Among his special quests on that, occasion was general Scott, General Pierce's general in-obief ia Mex ico, but now undor the command of Gen Pierce Religion in Texas.?A very large number of ciiursh edifices are being erected in Texas. Four religious newspapers are well sustained in tbe state, and ther? are prospeotusea issued for ihree uicre. A correspondent of the New 1 ork Journal of Commeroe says: Texas seems to be highly favored this year, in regard to revivals of religion. All denominations share in tbe blessing." An Afpr?priat? Text ?The Boston Tele graph propoeea as a text, for the next election sermon, tbe 4th and 5th verses of chapter 5 of the epistle to Ti rothy He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strife of words, whereby ecmeth envy, strife, railing, evil safferintrs, perverse disputings of men of oorrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain ^i godliness; from sue A wu/ulraw tkyteif." *^S^GT^jf KEWS AKD GOSSIP, i 4 n the day before, Mr. Mace had been Bun 00 nbising about the Nebraska bill, in accord iT3? with the terms of the rather amusing publication we find in the same day's New Yne rarely enjoys, even in Washington. M. Stanton. Esq.?The groat argument in the case of Pennsylvania vs. the Wheeling md Belmont Bridge Company, was argued on Wednesday, before the Supreme Court of the United States, by E. M. Stanton, Esq., of Pittsburg, for the complainants, and Mr. Rus lell and Hon. Reverdy Johnson for tho com pany. The speech of Mr. Stanton took every one by surprise. He proved himself a pro found jurist and eloquent speaker, and was listened to by a large and intelligent audienoe with marked attention and delight. The Pay of Members of Congrees?The bill of Senator Badger, introduced and most ably advocated on the day before yes terday, by Mr. B., in the Senate, will be vehemently denounced by all the many dema gogues of the press as a matter of course. It would be expecting too much of them to en tertain the idea that they can forego such an opportunity of displaying their peculiar style of patriotism, which the mooting of a proposi tion to increase the pay of members of Con gress and the jndges of the Supreme Court of the United States offers. Nevertheless, the measure is a good one in its aims and leading features. Serving in Congress at eight dol lars per diem by no means pays pecuniarily) as strange as it may sound to thousands hundreds of thousands at a distance from Washington. Here, it is well known to nearly all ogr readers, that not one in ten of the mem hers manage to do better on their pay and mileage than to make both ends meet at the termination of the session. Nearly every member has a family to support at home, whoee expenses are not materially lessened by their own temporary abssnoe it Washington. Nearly all of them are at that time of life when their families are moat expensive, having children half grown, requirirg the expendit are of more to sustain and educate them than earlier or later in life. Nearly all of them are from walks in life wherein liberal, if not lavish personal expenditures are oommon; and nearly all of them are in their prime?at the age at whioh they should be most indus triously laying ap for the future, if ever. Their duties, and the associations by which they are surrounded here, are always such as to render the practice of such economy in their personal expenditures in Washington, as they might be expected to exercise at home, utterly out of their power, however muoh dis posed so to do they may be. It is possible that those of them who enjoy very heavy mile age may save something fxom the compensa tion they allow themselves; but only such can accomplish that end for which noarly all of us strive so earnestly, except by the practice of rigid parsimony. Now, under this state of facte, they are almost hourly called on to vote money from the national treasury on all con ceivable pretexts. Their fiat may empty it, as it fills it. To underpay them, then, is to hold out inducemants to them to make up the deficiency by their own legislation. If they were paid sixteen rather than eight dollars per diem, we fancy that tew resolutions for the biennial distribution of say $109,000 worth of books among themselves would beoome laws. Such results, however, are by no means the worst evils of the system of underpaying members of Congress under which they are now laboring, as we most sincerely believe They cannot, possibly, all legislate with an eye solely to the public interest, while they know that the expenditure of their time and talents here is to rosult in nothing for them selves and families, ;ave and except a sub sistence for the time they are so engaged. This is a plain view cf the case, which mast strike all as correct who have studied human nature. Nine-tenths of them, too, are active and ef ficient business men at home, full of braios and energy. Just the men, of all men, to juccend in business and accumulate property. To expect that such persons will, when under paid, guard the public interest as faithfully and act as independently of surrounding in fluences, more or less of which are as im proper as unfortunate, is to look for, in them, almost superhuman virtues, as humanity runs in this age of ours. We really believe that if their pay was increased, their work would be so much better done in all respects, as to make the expenditure of the difference about the most profitable investment ever made from the Treasury of the United States. The Currant Operaticns o? tha Treasury Department.? On yesterday, the 14th of Deo there were of Treasury Warrants entered on the books of the Department? For tho redemption of stock $28,545 26 For the Customs....* 19,728 26 For the War Department 60,157 32 For repaying in the War Depart ment 2 733 35 For tho Navy Department 10,745 78 For the Interior ireparimeat 1,516 52 CONCi SESSIONAL. In the Senate, yesterday, after we went to press, Mr. Sumner offered a resolution direct ing inquiry into the expediency of abolishing the tax on merchant seamen, known as hos pital money, a nd of allowing them the use of hospitals free f all tax. Adopted. After some animportant business, the Senate adjourned un'til Monday next. In the Houee, at the conclusion of tho speech of Mr. Stephens, of (Georgia? Mr. Campbell replied to that gentleman, contending that the South hatf cost the Na tional Treasury immense expenditures for the extension of slavery that ttie decision of the North had been overwhelmingly against the repeal of the Missouri compromise, and that the position of Mr. S. upon the squatter sov ereignty doctrine had undergone an entire change since 1849. The Committee of the Whole on the state of of the Union then considered various amend ments to the Indian department appropriation bill, pending which the committee rose, And the House adjourned. Proceeding)* of To-Day. House.?After the reading of the journal Mr. Jone3. cf New York, moved a resolution for the printing of 1,500 extra copies of the Postmaster General's report and appendix ac companying tho President's message; referred. Mr. Letcher moved that he be excused from further service on the Committee on Claims, his duties as chairman of ihe Colt patent ease investigating committee requiring all his time when not in the Hall; excused Mr. Houston reported the annual civil and diplomatic appropriation bill fiom the Com mi tee of Wa^s and Means. Committed. And then, after the transaction of unimport ant business, The bill for the relief of Ezra Nash was taken up, as roturned from the Senate with an amendment making an appropriation of $3,000 for the relief of the widow of Batchelder, the United States deputy marshal of Massaohu sett*, killed in the Burns slave case riot in Boston. On motion by Mr. MoMullin, this bill was cemmitted to the Committee of the Whole House. Other private bills were taken from the Speaker's table, and appropriately referred The House then went into Committee of the Whole on the Private Calendar, (Mr McMul lin in the chair,) wherein private bills were being considered when the Star went to press. &LEXABDBIA CORRESPONDENCE. Alexandria, Dec. 15, 1864. The City Councils held their regular session last Sunday evening, passed an act to amend the Mannasas subscription bill crders that the superintendent of police notify Mr. S. Barnes to remove the fences, enclosing his property on Wolfe street, to the line of the street; that said superintendent inform Conn oil why he hasdefened executing the order of Council of August 9, 1853, directing the re moval of all illegal obstructions to the streets; that the auditor issue his warrant in favor of the commissioners of the sinking fund for Buoh sums as may he necessay to pay the interest upon loans made to said commissioners; that the auditor issue his warrant for $500 in favor of the overseers of the poor; that $155 be ap propriated to pay the balance due on repairs on Long Wharf; communications from city surveyor on the grade of Wolfe street; from Messrs Piper Van Alstyne on city numbers; from speoial committee on fitting up Council chamber; from superintendent of police in relation to a new pump on Fairfax street, were read laid on the table, or referred. The Councils then adjourned. The Young Men's Christian Association lec tures for the winter will open Tuesday even ing. The beneficent object of the association, and the spirit of philanthropic enterprise whioh has heretofore characterised its efforts to elevate the tastes and habits of the young men of Alexandria, commend these leotures to public patronage, and we feel sure that large numbers of our citisens will avail them* selves of the opportunity thus offered to spend many pleasant and profitable winter evenings. Kunael will be here on Monday, and will open with a benefit to enr intrepid firemen of the Sun oompany. A large audienoe will, doubtless, patronise the entertainment, aad welcome back Alexandria's favorites. We learn that the ladies of one of our Pres byterian churches will open a festival next week at Sarepta Hall. Ami. Dabdt? Robbirt bt Mcaki of Cblobo roax.?A few evenings ago, as Colonel J. M. Berrien, of Roma, Ga., vh riding io the oar to Augusta, in ?ompany with bis family, stranger to>k a feat betide him, end ?f e* some conversation, eno?eeded in administering to him ohlorofonn until he beoame insensible. He then out the buttons off his orerooat, and eztraotod from his side pocket a packet of bills amounting to $5,160. Not eontent with thit, he took from the pantaloons pocket the Colo nel's wallet, containing about $1,009, and made good his escape. At the last account. Colonel B. had not reoarered from the effect* of the chloroform Hogs Dying with Cholbra.?We learii that within the last week the firm of Wicks. Horton A Co have lost eighty to one hunkred hogs at their distillery, situated at the outlet of the Skaneateles, one mile and a half from this village. The disease is said to resemble the cholera; they vomit up a green substance and soon die. They bury their caroasses in trenohes.?Skansatelet (N. Y.) Democrat. (KJ* ORKAT CURB OF BHKt'MATISM.?Ths Editors of J'?' the Richmond Republican, of December 4th, 185!, say th*t Carter's Spanish Mixture U no quack medicine. They had a man In th"lr press room who was afflicted with violent niercnrial rheumatism, who was continually complaining of misery In his backs, limbs and Joint* hlf eyes had become feverish and mattery, neck swollen, throat sore, and all the symptoms of rheumatism, combined with Scrofula. Two bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture cured liim, and In an editorial notice as above, they bear testlmo ?tv to IU wonderful effects, and say their only regret Is. that all suffering with disease of the blood are not aware of the existence of sncli a medicine. They cheerfully recommend it to tlio public. See their certificate, and notice In fnll aronnd the bottle KM" >"OTisjrm Pitsin m.?Mr. WRITKHl'RST has-been awarded another nremlnm for his snrertor Daguerreotypes chibtted at the World's Fair, New Tork. It will be remem bered that Mr. W. received from the World's Fair, I/ondor. two medals for his unrivalled daguerreotypes of Prestdert Fillmore an4 Cabinet, and Pantlacopes of Niagara Falls, be sides premiums at all the fairs at which he has exhibited f, ATTENTION! 'Iililii GLOKI iGS War Cry ot Liberty, entitl d X "FRISELOM8 isCHOE quickening into more ac ire ii>e the emo ione and hopes of every democra*, either native or foreign, will be aung iO-NiGII" for tbe benefit of ANACOSTIA FIRE COMPANY, dec 1*1??It AT TI1M nAi toy AL TH&ATRB. NOTiCK.?THE THUbTFES t'P 1I1E LATE firm of St-lde l, vvithers Co., Wiii he oblige to person? having depot it account wi h that firm to sard in their Bank Bo^ks f. r settlement. J A. ENGLISH, _ WM. BaYNE, irUa**es* jLO'j 16?d3t _ MISS BOYK.?CliU-lOH CHOIRS and Con greg tions are in'"rmid that en accomplished L uly Vocalist, who has le-fn the leading Finger in churches at tbe Norih, hrsing taken up her jerroa nen r-eiden? in this city, is pre^ar.d to take the part nf pr nc'pat eopra o binder In any hoir. fur'her p?rtijul*rs and ref^recca. enquire at 'h FIR1C CO. SALE.?A IISE IIARN'E.-SS O'l SADDLE animal, ^hs* bas all the good qualiliemhut e o otid wi h. Sh? is soli :or no fault whatercr, enly theovinerhns to use for her. She c?n be F?en s any time by cabling a*; Mr. PATTON'S fcaloon, uaier .be Kiriwcod lioi.s>. dej 16?St At ivivatk sale?a neat, se cond-hsnd Ca ria^e, fir one or two horces, in good crder. Apfly at this of fice dec 16?eo't* yUOLIAN PIANOS?The incr:fc^ed da 71 i n aad at the North for Halle" DavLs' leau niul ifiOLIAS PIANOJ has in iucad u? to introduce those unique icstrunaent^ in this city. A verv su potior one cf which tan now be seen our Mu ic l>epot HILBUSA IIITZ. dec 15? IRISHMEN, ATTENTION! THE llVjuN Otf Ll8EliT., pan accept a few addi'itnal advanced BQholsrs on the iano F. rte and i? Vo?al Mu?ic. Pesidtnoe at Mr-. Oildemeist?rs. 4% street near Penna. nvenue. Reference: Hi bus A Hit*. Mu^ic Dealers, corner Pa. avenus, Eleventh and D street". f^ec 15? ON THE ISLAND. IN ISLAND HALL:?> BDLLARVS PANORAMA OF NEW YOKK CITY will b9 vxhibiiel at the above IIull on MONDAY EVENING, I)-h!' mber 18, and TUnSDAY AKi UK SOON and EVE MSG, JPecember 19, at 3# tuik 7)4 o'clock. Admission 25 cants; children half prioe. Families and parties, 6 persons, $1; H persons, HI 60 d? e 17?4t FIRST ANNUAL BALL F THI MERRY BACHELORS, AT ODD FALLOWS' HALL, NAVY YARD, JANUARY 95, 1855. Par.hilars given in future advertisement. dec 16?3* A GRAND MILITARY BALL WILL BB GLVEX KY THE WASHINGTON GERMAN YMAGERS, AT CARUSTS SALOON, Oil THE NIGHT of January 1, 185 5. dec 15?dtf DOUBLE, OR ORGAN MEL0DEAN8. WE have in store one of Goodman's patent doubie-banked ItlRLODEANS,containing two setts of k"ys, enabling the performers to give all th* diversified effect of a well 'built organ, produc ing the not^s of the so/t-st duliana to the sonor onu tones of an open diapason stop. Perscni desiraus of practicing for on organ, or congregations in need of good instroment, at a reasonable prioe, can be suited by giving us a Ball at the n-w Music Depot. dec IS? HILBUa k HICZ. PRESENTS tor the Chtldrsa^AT LAMMOND'S, 7 th ftreec, can be found a lam and beautiful aoilection ft Toys and Notions suita ble for presents. dec 18?St OFFICIAL. Defa.*t*s*t of Stat* Waabingt n, Doe. 14,1854 i Information baa been communicated to hi- na.tment. by the minister red ent of Biem??, that Mr. John Wolff, of St Louis, Mo., ha*, on hit own application, been discharged from his duties na Bre men consul ii that city and there will not be, for the present, aaoiher consul appointed iii hia place Frankhn JVror, PrwcL-nt of the UniUd StaUt oj America, to nil whom it may concern: Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that Fbancisco Erdozai* has been appointed con aul of the Mexican republic, at Brownsville, in tb^ State of Texas, I do hereby recognise him as such, and declare him tree to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and privileges as are allowed to the Consuls of the most favored nations in the United States. In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters j to be made patent, and the seal of the United State? to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the city of Washington the ]-2ih day of December, A. P. 1854, and [l. s.] of the independence of the United Statu* of America the seventy ninth. FRANKJLUV TIERCE. By the President: W. L. Marc v. Secretary of State. [From the Baltimore Metbeiist Protestant E. K. RANGE. BR. RE f SE:?De r Sir: I fcy your pap >r tH? morning tbat H uge is imposing himself or ;he gocd p*>pN of ^cur city. R*ng? was adrriited oa trial in cur eonfcrenre ne year ?te> l*?t fal'; during the year tnsn.ug wn rit?G and exte>d, his ars and upwards, would therefore di w 11 to fee whither bis n-me be on t e -aid list, and if omitted, t give notice to th? B w.rd of AsEK3ort that it may te re u'md for this jear T. F HAKKNE8?, J. W. BABKER, J M D W v >NO, K. B OWENS, J. HEPBURN, J. KUf^KM, P Hti'BCKN, d?c IS?dtaist Fosrd of 4s4?fMors. NATIONAL TllEA?R?. PRIOg- OF iT)MISSION Dress Circle and Farqaette .25 cts Gentlemen without Ladies 8?* -econd and third Tiers of Boxes 25 THS FARt-WFLL OF THE FAV0RITE8 GOOD BYE!?G *QD BYE On Thursday, Friday, Saturday EveniDin. Deo. 14th, 15th. and 16th, WL'l ba the only Evening* regaining 'or itlOt'S SFEli TROlft To appear Before their friends in War hi'gton for h 'one t'me. FRIDAY EVESISiO, BENIFIT OF THE Anacostia Fire Company. SATURDAY EVEKIS5, BLNEFIT OF OCR OLD FHIE^r .S The Amphion Quartet Band. Doors open at 6}^ -PerfoTm#nce commence at 7U o'clock. JNO. T. FOKD, Ajant. dee 1!>?2t I7EMAt,E P0ET8 OF AMERICA, BY THOMAS Bucbaran Becd Female Prose Writers of America, by John 8. Hart, L. L. D* ^"'id i.h'w Gt ms of Biitish Poetry Ke its' t-'c?t'c o? M.morr for 1856 Sn^.w Flake 18 6: Friendfhips rfferinir 1855; affection's Oif 1836; O^m Annual 185S 1 he ab^ve are fine editions han??omely bound and beautifully iUiutratei. dee 15 FRANCE TAYLOR. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. JU?T reoeived and now opening at DOWNS A HUTCHINSON'S the most beautiful collection tf ShelU and Shell Work of every description ever off-red in this otty; together with a fine assortment of fr'anc.y OoM? of English, French and American matiufacture, includirg? Ca d Ca?es am Porte Monn&ies of everj description J '**d Caske's, Alnums, Cabas, Work Boxes Fancy B .xes, Writing l esks. Alabaster lm-tands ehavicg Cases, Ik-cors, Combs and Brushes in great variety Travelling Comp&nions, Cake Boies, Wax Dolls Wax Figures und*r Glass, Panoramas Children's Cups snd ^auoe^8 with mottoes, and Tea and Dinner sett, complete, for children. Toys, Chica A&scs, Baokgammon Boards, Acccr deons Pfrfumsry, Lubin's Fxtract Albata and Silver plst*d Wa'e, Pocket Knives, Ac. Also, fina Gold aad 8ilv LL5 THh. ADYANCaME\TOF EDUCATION wili hold its f urtto annual session, in the new and be*L tiful lecture room of the Smitbscni-tn Institutior, during the interval between Christmas and hew Year's Day, commencing on TUESDAY, December 20*h. instant A large number of the di tinguished Edusators cf our country, and leading friend? of Education, are expecud to be present, from whom there will be many va'uable Lectures and Educational papers; whicfi wi 1 be followed by interering dircusaions. The occasion wi l offer to the citizens of Washing ton a rare and rich treat for Christmas week. 't he ofiii-ers of our Gov jrnm nt, members of Con grefs, and all the citit na are earnestly requested tc make th ir arrargements to attend, and use tbeli itliue ice to induce their friends f.*om abroad tc attend. if any of our liberal mlcdcd e'.tiiena can effer free entertainmsnt to delegates, or make any con iribut on-i for that pu; pose, they are requested tc Bend in their namee, residedoe, and the number thay can aocomm&late to any of the following ge^ tlemtn. The time is at hand, and whatever L ??eo:eg at TVf o'clock A Jm^fion 25 cent cbl'drei ha'f pric*. F- a:iU?f and partiei, 6 perec na. $1; 8 persou 1 60 d?c 11?lw* THE GREAT NATIONS PANORAMA st anTe Y'S WESTERN WILDS. OB, THE IND AN AMD HIS COL^J'MT; (Alto ihowing the Northern Pacific Bail road Route, as recently innreted by Governor fteveni,) WILT. BK EXHIBITED AT ODD FELLOWS' HA LI*, 7 th Strut, TO-VIOHT, Dorre open it 6^ o click? Exhb;tiou foiQntn m at 7} o'clock. J it. STANLKY, dec IS?tf Ar ist and I*rcpr:etor. (Intel, Union A Onran) THE DYING GLADIATOR. rpH?; pub ic are r noune* j a fanltle.?s eopy o? the g'cat ori^iual tv ill artists and conniss?urs who bar- ?.?ep it, while it justly ?anks a? the perfect ?p*clir?*n of ih* s*ulptor> subline art ever b.-ought frr.m Kuroj to Anuri a Ind-ed it !s ;he only wr rk of the kind so far exhib:te-d" ot h8-ets anJ H*?4 *ties the firm, bat, as before stated, w* are a"-ure.> by tha book-kteper ^in wh'-ef s'at?ments w? hnve ths utmoa: e nfi tV at ths ettimmt'd value of the ass?-t? Is onr $1,000,003, int ihj liabH rtee applied .xclu Hry' >n oi the c*rrH H? 1 thw cf d^^o-itors. *m!>mntZrntfr??1Jh9 bt>0k"k?*Per' thfct the innvi cf-calation tow rut Und m is l? t3 th&t tk' l.Otee f Seldtn, Wi.hera A Co. will b?- ^irt4 m rav meat cf apy delta due the la e him at the e?m? Vugir ii mcipy, i a- ih* none oi the cir "ulaticn can cth-rwi?e red-*in-d uitU a nre erred debt, estim^t d at jm.0 0. sball hr.re teen iqaida^d: af^r whuh tie fan?ts will be applied u?C?.m!T.vV? V dcmp',on of ,h" circa.ation, until it eball hs-e b?en red^noed; cf the r denp. *1; eT,,ry *1' I Rr of which vp enie-tair no doubt snd tharetore fc?|v?pe person- who can hold th? n. tes jot to ractifioe tb?m. Promisic? to fo:lcw tha iltTf of the tru t "trictly we boje to iriw ?'l u* satl- faction in cur pc* er. dec 14 J No. A. FNQLIJH,) _ WM FAYNK, 'jTrutcej 14*0R ??1KK V iiKVTLVMW OF TJII8 CITY ^,^Wf i thrJry pitu?t'"o ^r a colored n an r 'h;rfy or fjrty >eais h?a b^-en emp ojed as onartioalsr8> "J Star cfflca. A^ler.W POT.lT()KS,Tv?ft Cl Joe reoeivod anot er lo'of Ihcs* rP4. APPIER M- r er ^Oi'ATORd SWrS C,D, B of lr.,h Orw.rt* niin JL ui!g!Sf'.'iSi, at044 o. GK0 W. F. Kf NNKDY, dec 14? N0 50;j EXF?Kl*iXtSATEI>J?A8KT3,ALBATA JLJ r 'KK8, HPOC-No ?M W. QaLT A BRO. havejast rec-tTed a beautifii! assortment of? j?xtra piated Tea Sets latest styles Colors, CaH* Begets, Card Trays, 4C. Also, superior Albati Foiks and Fpocn*. SMllJ ic^0f tbe Vfry te,t quiJl,> ,nd un? bi #l. M W. GALT A BRO. dec l ttf Golden Eagle, Pa. are., betw. ?th and loth sta. PENMANSHIP. rllB eiibscribcr haviog taken iherrom on Twelfth street, 6rst .loor above liu t's Drug t?to?e for i^iip Jrposth instant would .an he taken. Hours for i^d es, from 10 a m till 12 m Gentlemen from 7 till 9 ,7. ni. If 12 IT,88011" in tdvhnce. Apply hetwe-n 2hTKHS I OY8TEKRIOFSTKKS. Older* for CouUer's fresh C^e^i- ats r C. ^anntd Oysters left at No. 39 7 (m J vxth street, between 0 and II ?tr^,SStvhl^lr 'est side, will insure tt eir prompt de lLV'ry ^ny to fam-ll??gni clher(= at hTr rT!We,l es' #t ??ual rate.. dec 14?3t? NLW BOOKS. HU'or Heir of E?J. f^.res fr. m the Igiragsyls Iy M Russell Mini't ling Chi'dren Ida Noiman; bv Mrs. L. Phelps Ou doors at Idfewild, by X. P. Wilhs EIt? 7 autborof the O.d House by the RutherfrrdV f{,y*l8ia?h?n?, by A. 8tri-.k!and iji,. Chi dren, second voluo? Lady a^Ooraplete Guide to Crotchet ?nd fan. y Kait SiS'" MISS TIIOMAB' m .BOOK axd rascv stoex. dee 14?2t* Dear First> Otor??town. 0 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. |N AND AFTER MONDAY NEXT NOlICRETfi w rate th*n 8IX CENTs __ ea:h will be issued for theOmnibus re? ct tbe rubeaiiber, running betw. SfSS- and Waehiugton. g.xth street and Na I Sfu' Pennsylvania aveaue and the Alaxan dna fcteambjata. Thi enormously inertasod price of hora?> feed, and the increase of waiej w hich hare taken j.iace in Wahkington withla tbe last *ii years, have m%de this .x)ur.~? necessary on the sub *F j Part? as all will parcel re who will call to mind tiie riae^f prices reierred to. It tas been the aubectibei'a ear Lest aim to serve tbe pub4c faith fiilly, rendering them the greatest p saitle amount of accommodation, and he therefore trusts i hat tL?y will duly appreciate the pretaing n oetsity for in strarti' ns from him to hij urtvers, cn and after Monday next, to ask in aU casus the mil fare of six cents for each ridr for all preens eic.pt children in the arm?. lie has only to add thst the pror rietora of all omnibuaes runi.ing in New York and h*\ti moM bare be-n compslied in eelf defence, to ad?nr" the ram* course. d*c 'o-lw GILBERT YANDIRWZRKKN TH^K DOLLARS RKWAun 1 8 r?) fO .w.J from th. ,uV "u? iool.j lit, krijt'i red TOW."w,ih"^>," f&Bff pot i? Ih. Cotr. of fh. for.h?l, th, "-fey "m p .VA" "'IM' ?hitr?4!TT Ntoth ?^r, iz^r xs zsns-. winvu s'reet ^*st and I ntre^r in tbe rear of the Marlie 0^5^ iv tVL ard ward cf three d#ll?M Jni v^' the at>OT?' re sumwill^^be ?iJ?B fc,VV Ten 5 ?f HN-ral abonts! for i?f0??{if?cf her where. dec 18-e WILLIAM BROW N. PARIS MILLINERY. opened on 8atcriay the 10th^^_ SrPk?V?i t **J el'gant assortment ot^^B 11 Dreesee, Flower aets^HF t a trimroiag ereting dreerea. Aa ^ooble Skirts, Flouncing, Opera Cloaks. *ER,otS Iw^JLP^ G(K'd^, 8t< r?? F%. avenue, 1 doer ?*m IVnth^atgeet. Entrance tirough tha atore.

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r? 'EVENING STAR. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE~ A Ramble Through the Washington Vary Yard?No. 1. No member of either branch of our Na tional Legislature?no sojourner or visiter at the Metropolis of the Union?no oitisen who contemplate* with pride the growing power of oar gallant Navy?should fail to glance through the Washington Navv Yard. It is a miniature world of Science, Art, and Indus try. It is embellished w?fh enduring monu mtnts of the genius, skill, and ta^te of our honest and hardy mechanics. It is avast and ?cried school, wherein the learned and inge ni us may be edified and interested, the un learned anl inapt instructed and improved The Navy Yard is the very life of the south eastern section of our city. It may be likon ?d to a great heart, throbbing in the besom of the Sixth Ward, and imparting to it energy activity, omfort, and happiness. Its influ ?tces are seen and felt in the numerous neat ar.d unpretending dwelling? that surround it, cheered by the presence of happy and con tented families; ia the ssveral handsome et urch edifices that adorn the neighborhood; in the schools, pub ic and private, that have sprung up in its vicinity; and in the ben ?ficial ani other useful societies th\t dispense their charities and impart their advantages to that thriving and interesting locality. A somewhat accurate idea may be formed of a impetus given to business in the vicinity of the Navy Yard, and of the swarming life ?nd bustling activity there visible, when it is ?t ited that there are now on the roll* of the yr.rd the names of rUren hundred and seven tv five mechanics and laborers, and that the disbursements for the last month, on account of wages, amounted to the sum of $42.alL OH. The wages for some time past havo averaged $10,000 per week; they are paid semi-monthly. A large proportion of $20,000 is thus, twice a ?:>ntb. ecattered through the community, and ?specially through the eastern section of the ci'y, by those honest and generous sons of toil, ctTrying wi th it. to many a loved andcherish m abode, plenty and contentment. In con nootion with this point, we cannot forbear from quoting two noble passages from the recent annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy, alike worthy of the head and heart of James C Dobbin Eloquently and truthfully has the honorable Secretary remarked, in that lumin oc.3 State paper, in justification of the great oost of building up a sufficient Navy "That {the [great co3tJ should always be vigilantly w itched by theprulentstatesman; who should, however, remember that every dollar is ex pended among our own people in the purchase ol material and payment of labore~s, and that it brings into exeroise the mechanical skill of our country, promotes, and thereby perpetu ates, a class in our midst essential to our na tional independence. lie who visits our Navy Yards, and lingers a moment in beholding tka giant frames of the noble ships now being con tracted by tbe genius, the labor, and with tt* material of our own country, will find that the money expen ied not merely results in pre k mting a floating battery to protect our prop r wrty and our flag, but gladdens the hearts of hundreds of cheerful artisans, who pay it back ii.to the treasury with fourfold interest." There are comprehended within the present llmita of the Navy Yard about twenty-eight sores of land It is contemplated to enlarge it by embracing three squares of about ten a?res, (or six squares cf atout twenty acres,) oa the eastern side This improvement would aid greatly to the facilities of the yard for the execution of the public work, and, in view of the increase of the Navy, becomes highly de firable, if nut absolutely necessary. The yard is under tbe command of Captain Eiram Paulding?an officer who combines wrh tbe ability, dignity, and firmness essential ia euch an important position, all the urbanity and affability which mane intercourse with him pleasant and agreeable. Indeed, all the offiierf assigned to duty at this station are. every inch of thera, officers as well as gen tlemen. and deservedly popular Good feel ing and harmony prevail in and between the various departments the business progresses vigorously?the men work cheerfully; and these are the best evidences of wlso and judi cious management. With the expression of these preliminary thoughts, whioh have sprung almost unbidden from the mind, and sought an outlet at the joint of the pen, we shall proceed to portray, as well as our feeble ability and limited time will permit, some of the prominent fsaturaj of the various buildings and workshops which enrich and beautify the yard. First, let us enter THE ROLLING MILL, nnder the superintendence of Mr. II Hunt, chief engineer and machinist, (Mr. Matthew McNally, foreman This is a large and hand I tome brick structure. 200 feet in length and feet in width. The first object that attracts attention is a large double e:e^m engine (M r. William Quigley, er.giueer.) of 150 horse power, the fly wheel of which weights 17 tons, the whole designed and cons' ruoted, about two years since, by Mr. William M. Ellis, former chief engineer and machinist. Here there are also three heating furnaces and a pickling and drying furnace The machinery consists of three sets of rollers?ere fer break ing down, another for finishing plate or sheet copper, and a thiid for rolling bolt copper from half an inch to two and a half inches diameter. It is estimated that the capacity of this mill, with a full complement of hands, is amply sufficient to supply double the quan tity of plate, sheathing, and bolt copper re quired forour present nary. But, in nddi'ion to the rolling of copper, this mill is also made available lor iolliLg xuMled or sheet lead, of thieknosses varying from three to fifteen pounds to the foot, and of sheets weighing m Lbout l,5o0 pounds. From 60,000 to bl);U00 pounds have recently been rolled from old korap lead sent to tho yard for that purpose, and ?ill be forwarded to other stations. A J'air of shears, for cutting the thickes: plate or bolt copper, may also here be seen. The fouthern portion (nearly half) of this building is yet unoccupied by machinery, being de signed for an equal number of sets for rolling {date or bar iron. In connection with this mill there ia a smoke-stack 143 feet in height, stcd also an immense reservoir, continually supplied through pipes from the river, con* taining upwards of 30,000 gallons of water, for feeding the boilers, which embrace the latest improved attachments, and are three in number With the aid of Baker's patent force pump, used in supplying tbe engine, the res ervoir ciin readily be made available in case of fire in any pa*t of the yard, and affords an inexhaustible supply of water. On tbe occa sion of the recent fire at the iron foundery, it was of incalculable service. There are at present employed in this department, in roll ing bolt, plate, ai.d sheet copper, fourteen hands. We will now step over the way, and pass successively through THE BRASS PuUSDERY A30 RXPINEUY?THE CA BOOSE fHOP?1 HE URAS!> FINISHING SHOP? THE COPPERSMITHS' SHOP?AXP THE TAJIK shop? all under the ?unerintcndence cf Mr. Abel G. Davis. In the first named branch there is a large smelting furnace, capable of melting five thousand pounds of metal at a heat, ana of turning out material for castings of any de scription required for the naval service. There is also a drying furnace, with a pit for casting boat howitzers, all of which, heretofore made at this yard, have been cast from this furnace. There are likewise furnaces for crucible cast ings for refining copper, and for melting lead. In the second division, (the caboose shop, Mr. Adam Uaddis foreman.) there is a steam en gine (Mr. Thos Altemus engineer) of fifteen horse power, manufactured at the yard about twelve years since under the direction of Mr. William M. Ellis. This engine is much ad mired, being regarded by competent judges as une of the test eugines of its site in the coun try. The machinery connected with it con sists of a pair of large shears for cutting heavy plate iron, a punching machine, a pla ning machine, drills for bushing shells, temptation of something akin to which, bat not half so murderous looking, doubtless prompted the poet to write? Man's inhumanity to man Makes counties* thousands mourn." In tho third division (the braai finishing k

?bop, Mr. Miohael Carroll foreman,) are va rious slide, rack, and serew cutting lathes, boriag maohlnee. drills of Tarious descriptions! and planing machines, for tha manufacture of all articles of brass and composition work used in the navy. The work here done em braces pump chambers and boxes, foroe pumps, coupling screws, braas cogues and sheaves, air-ports and valves, magaaine and bilge cocks, brass railings and frames foroanopies, ships' bells, screws of various kinds, (em bracing Iron rigging screws,) tops and bot toms lor powder tanks, cannon lock?, brass bushes and fuss stocks for sbelH, Ao Ac. In the fourth division (coppersmiths' shop) powder tanks are completed, tin prepared for roofs, copper pipes of all deeorintions brazed, and tinners and plumbers' work in general exe cuted. In the fifth and last division of this extensive establishment, (the tank shop, Mr. Henry Greenfield foreman,) iron water tanks for all classes of ships are manufactured, as also smith work and tools required for the use of the five divisions numerated. Fifty-two hands are employed in these several shops. We will now walk over to THB RIGGING LOFT, under the superintendence of the veteran boatswain, George Willrnuth This loft is about 200 feet in length, and is provided with winches and machinery for stretching and fitting the largest site standing rigging. There is abundant room for the fitting of a gang of rigging for the largest olass vessel. Little has been done in this line however, except for the ordinary purposes of the Yard There arc sixte3n hands employed in this department Let us now go into THE ANTHOR AMD PUDDLING SHOPS, under the superintendence of Mr. James Tucker, Master Smith, (Mr. Jno F. Tucker, foreman In the Anchor Shop, two of Nes bith'a steam hammers are in operation, and anchors of the largest size, (from 11,000 to 12.000 pounds,) as well as shafts for steam en gines. are manufactured All the anchors, capstan spindles, and other heavy work for the naval service, are forged in this estab lishment. In the puddling shop there is a furnace, with a steam trip hammer, the boiler being over the furnace. All the corap iron collected at the several Navy Yards is sent hither, and worked up into blooms of a very superior quality, deemed preferable to any other iron for the manufacture of anchors and other substantial work. In these shops (under the same roof) there are twenty-nine hands employed. Taxes.?For the information of our numer- I jus readers, and at the request of the Colleo tor, we copy the following from the hitelli Renter of yesterday: "Lest our reference yesterday to the proceed ings of one branch of the City Councils might I nduce property holders to defer the payment I >f their taxes, we deem it proper to gay that I it is yet possible for the City Collector to have I he annual advertisement of the sale of the I property of delinquents ready by the first of I January, and that he contemplates doing so I unless the time should be extended by an act I :>f the City Councils Tax-payers will do well, I herefore, to dis3harge their respective dues, I ?nd not anticipate a contingency which may I aot occur. For the "condition of the tax-1 sookg,'" assigned as the cause for postponing I :he publication of delinquents, the City Col lector is in noway responsible, as he has no iontrol over those books until they are placed I n bis hands to enable him to oollect the as-1 lessmentu He has had them in his posses-1 ion for some days past and is now proceeding I with his duties." A Charming Concert.?Last evening, wel 'ound a large company in and around the mag-1 lificent music saloon of Hilbus A Hits, in the I Star Buildings. They were drawn together I >y the first meeting of a now music society, I ander the lead of Frofesaor Schenig, which I iasju3tbeen formed to perform at evening) >arties, ic It consists cf eight of the finest I nstramentaliats in Washington, Noll b&ing the I eading violinist, and Pro.essor Schell the! >iani?t. Kepetti is the performer on the oor-1 let-vpiston. They played several pieces I nost admirably, to the delight of the amateurs j >resent. Wo understand that they meet at I T o'clock on Tuesday evening nsxt, when all I who choose to attend will doubless be highly I gratified, if they relish fine music well fexe-1 jutod. The formation of this band cr society I will do much, indeed, to render all entertain I mento agreeable, where they may be employed to minister to the pleasure of the guests. I The Virginia Banks ?We are informed I that the noto3 of the Trans-Alleghany Bank of I Virginia are again beginning to circulate in I that State, pnd that in some counties they are I received by the sheriffs for taxes. A consider-1 able portion of the circulation has been re I deemed?all presented for redemption having j been met, as far as we hare heard. The pres sure upon all the banks has been very heavy, I and the Virginia banks have sustained them selves so far. We hope they will soon be able to give the usual accommodation to the com. munity. We can hardly conceive how a cir oulation can be made more safe than to be secured by the bonds of the State, under the I independent banking law of Virginia. Whisky Doings.?There is scarcely a ease brought before the justices at the guard-house but what is connected with intemperance. If a person were to notice every case of this sort, ind write down whiiky far each offence, he would have nothing to do but write?whisky. Every penal case in yesterday's watch returns, is well as to-day's, was brought about by in empcrance. What must be the feelings of a i man, whose better nature was not entirely lead within him, if his wife and children ap? geared against him to claim the proteotion of be law' There was such a case this mornibg >y the wife of one, who, in days past, has H>me an excellent character, and been the mde of his family. The magistrate was obliged to send him to jiii in order that his 'ainily might be safe from his intemperate and >ru'al assaults. Benefit or the Anacostia Fire Company. rhis fine ccmpapy take a benefit at the Na ional lheatre, tu-nght. Macbe.h" will be produced?Search as Lady Macbeth; the Hymn of Liberty" will be sung It is cosi Ively the luat night but one ot Runnel's roupe, as they appear in Alexandria on Mon lay and Tuesday evenings. A Beautiful Work cf Art ?The enter- arising and so skilful house of M. W. Gait A I 3ro have just prepared for the State Depart-1 cent a magnificent pocket-chronometer, with I i gold vest chain attached. The chronometer I ,vus made by the celebrated Jurgcnsen, of 1 Copenhagen, and bears the following inscrip-1 :lon, vis: "Presented to Capt J. J. Ariansen, of the I Llansburg ship Hampden, by the President of I the United States, for his humane and gallant I :onduct in roscuing from shipwreck the mas-1 ter, passengers, and crew of the schooner I ?Scheerwater,' of Boston?1854." The chain represents a ship's cable, and is I very maBsive and beautiful. The whole cost I uf this so well-deserved testimonial is about! *350. AFinbOld Gentleman of this oity was I present at the firtt opening of Stanley's Pano-1 raina, some months ago, at the National The-1 atre, and he was observed there on the follow-1 ing night, and every night of exhibition He Lund? A thing of beauty is a Joy forwver." On the return cf the Panorama, our friend also ieturned, and has regularly appeared every night, thus far, at Odd-Fellows Hall. He declares that the picture is ever charm ing, ever new." Criminal Court.?Yesterday no cases were tried in this court. The jury in the case of Snipel, the German who was tried for attempt ing a rape on a child four years of age, was discharged yesterday at four o'clock, p. m., being unable to agree. George Simms, col ored, who was found guilty of a rape on his own daughter, was sentenced the day pre vious to fifteen yeans in the penitentiary. He went the voyage" yesterday. The Trass-Alleghany Bank ?The Alex andria Gazette gives an extraot from a letter, j addressed to a merohant of that city, which states that the Trans-Alleghany Bank is doing business, and redeeming its paper in the hard currency. Last wees it paid out $7,000 or $8,000 for its paper, and its offloers seem disposed and determined to meet any run that may be made upon it." Waibimtoit Wosbkahihip ?We saw this morning, at tha faatHp of Mr. Andrew Jo joe, on Fourteenth itnA carriage of hit own manufacture, whiah 4a*? great credit, Indeed, to the tute and skill ef Washington mechan ios, as construotora af each vehicles It weighs about 850 lbs only, though very solidly put together. The fore wheels ran nnder, and the body is so oonstructad as to make a perfectly close carriage for two persons in winter, and an open family carriage for four in summer. The pummelling, oushioning, lining, and other embellishments are ef the first class, being capitally designed and executed Tha prioe is $350. How tha manufacturer oan get up such a vehiole for that sum of money, in these times of high prioea, is past us to divine, though we are rather ineliaad to be somewhat "up to trap" in matters appertaining to tha menage. Freedom'? Echoes, or th? Htm* or Liber ty.?This baautiftal song, sung by Searoh of the Kunkels, Is daatined to rank with the Star SpAngled Banner, to inspiring and depicting patiiotism. This trenfng, being tha last but one of the Knnkaia, let every one go and hear tho song of tha aga and times. "Carry!*# rma War into Africa."?A pitohed battle toak place last evening, about 8 o'clook, ia tha Savvnth Ward, among some "oulled puisons," in whish hard knocks, bloody noses, Ao., fl&rmed the principal fea tures. The oausa of the fight was some colored damsels had bean to a ball, or something of the kind, with one party, which roused the anger of a rival party, and they therefore met in conflict dire," determined to win or die." The matter was finally settled by one fellow bellowing miff! nuff!" and the con tending armies were drawn off It was too early for the guards, and tha police officers of that section were probably on other business. Prices op Flour and Bacon.?Some of our citizens have complained that dealers in these articles are charging too high, when the prioe they give for it is considered. In order that the prices given and obtained by our mer obams may be known to our friends, we have labored to lean them and with the following result: Familw, price given, $lft.25a$10 50; prioe obtained, $11.50a$ll.75. As to our in Sairies in regard to bacon, we learned that ealers have to giva $11 50a$12 per 100 for it, and sold at 13al4c. per pound This i3 mod erate. A Mild Winter Coming.?The early set ting in of extreme cold weather?for the mer cury has not been so low in tho first part of December for tha past thirty years?lead I some observers of meteorological symptoms, to imagine that we will have a mild winter, or that its extreme rigidity will be early broken, and an open spring gladden the earth. We sincerely trust this may be so. At the Navy Yard this Evening.?Bui I ard's Panorama of New York City, exhibits it Odd Fellows' Hall, Navy Yard, this evening ind to-morrow afternoon and evening, at 3 and Ti o'clock. The Dying Gladiator.?We are |pleased to see that our citicens and the strangers among us are beginning to appreciate this great work ?f art. Each day tha number of visitors in cases. Yesterday there were more visitors than on any previous day. Jury Out.?The jury in the case of Cameron k Sniffln, which has exoited so much curiosity among our builders and contractors, was still in their room at 10 o'clock this morning This ?ase was tried before Judges Morsell and Dun lop of the Circuit Court. Watch Returns?December 14.?John Mc Devitt, breaking open the doors of Mary Black ston's house?jail. Wm. Garner, do. do. Robt Caulk, profanity?fine and costs. Louden Sharkey, drunk in tha street?fine and costs. December 15 Geo. Drudge, drunk?work bouse sixty daya. Jamas Scrivener, disturb ing his own family?Jail. John Conner, steal ing chickens?J||l Boarding. B OABDfRO EOIWJKTOWN.?A 8 11 AL L 1 f?mily having a haast Urgn than required for their own use, offer several nom:, h*ct be permanent only during the bu-v ore, Md.,(81att a good hamberm&iJ, Indy'smaid, or mm*, tcr farther in ormatiou enquire ol JAS II. BIRCII. dec 13-.It Ml?3. S IlKHM %N. kTfI ititiR. MRS. HERMAN CO., FRENCH 8TEAN SCOURERS, No. 651 North Eu'aw ttreet, near Lexington, BALTIMORE, VD Will thoroughly o ran all kijd*t>f L idles and Children's Dresses, msde of Silk, Velvet, or Wool; Gentler -.en's Goats, Pant* and Vests, without shrink ing or taking off tho natural glo;s. The utmost punctuality warranted. White Crape 8hawls done up eques, Pick'es, Ac. Ft sale st Z M. KING'S Wholesale and Retail Tea and Grocery Store, few s'eps northeast of .'ac son Statue, dec 12?tf VETERAN TUNER. 1'IllS undorsignsd informs the mueical public tl at he Is now prepared to tune Pianofortes, Of gins and Melodouns with eispatth. Forty years experi ence in the busine^ affords him qualifications for acouratane.'s which fsw can attain, having so far given entire satisfaction to all eomot mus clans and ihe exclusive tuner of Pianos at the President's Mansion at the time of Madison. Or era left at HlLBUt M HtTZ' Music Depot, or Mr. Wm. Zintsinoer's Mado Store, will m?et with prompt attention; but If left at other establishment* do not reach him and fell into the bands of minor tuners. JACOB IIILBU8, H st., b-twee? I7th and lSth, south side, dec 12?tf THK PRACTiOM IM OOCKTS OF J08TIOE IN En.land and tha United States, by Conway Rob;neon of Richmond. Va^ vol 1, just published and tor sale by FRANC? TAYLOR, deoll Auction Sales. By R. H. HWBLL9 Coi, Ancti. EXT1N8ITI AND extraordinary SAL* of ohcic* and valuable Books, Stationery, Ac., at Auction and Private Pale.?Commencing on SAT URDAY, December 16, at Fitiwrald's gtore, 474 Pennsylvania areuue. Stock all new and perfect, direct from New York trade sales, ecmprising the choicest and best selected awortment (foreitm and domestic) ever offered in this market, consisting of School, classical, law, medical, and Mis oel'an eons Books, in every department of litera ture New Books, daily frcm New York, and ordered direct ?cto:l r ubli* and priv te Ifbrarist furnfkhed from 33 to 40 per cent less than usual rat?s BP les Prayer Books, Blank Books, Ac., a great ra rte t Album?, Annuals and Holiday Presents, for 185fi Agricultural Works, some SO different authors all new and papular wrrks in pMn* (American and Bnzlish) to im tot* the soil ana th? mind Gold end 8ted Per*. of extra quality Diaries Packet Memorandums, Porte Monnaiee, Aon Ac. Th? above pt^ck will be open for examination a ad private pal" during tbe dt?y, to whic*) all are respect ful y invi etl, whether they wish to pnrehae or not, anl cffirng at low rates, far the loner winter cveni' e?, as all can be suited. Don't fonr^t the pla-e, at the Nsw Unlo Bookstore, 474 1 ernsyiveni* aveju*. tt. H JtSWBi'LV h Co., Auctioneers, dec 15 No. 317 Pennsylvania ov nie. JFoi aaie tuia &oci. Fb rent-a large anddesikab.e rk? idince on th* Heiznta of Geo: g^town, will be r ntod until the 1st of March, w th or without fur niture. icr informa'ion apply to E 8. WRIGHT, dec 15?3t Aurtio"e?r. Oeorge'owo. (Jii K fclNX.? ih-? sr&ciuus ti'iotf.fc Koo.U c.n the oorn-r cf Seventh and I aMestsis fir rent. It Is one of tbe b*!?t stands for business on the itreet, and h&3 a good dry cel'ar. It hss been used for the dry goods busines*, and is r^ady shelved. Apply to KOTHWKLL A BROWN, Lo-.i'a- a avenue, op pos-te Bank of Washington, nov 1M?eotf LARGE DWELLING-HOUSE 10LKT?SITD at?d on the eatMde of 8e?enth street one door ah ye I street, end only ?wos from the Patent OfGcc. The ho^sc- has been t-uilt but a few years, is l*i g* an 1 commodious,containing fourteen rooms. Ittc now be:ng r.ewly pairted t.nd pr-pared, and fitted with ga* fixtures; hm 3 pump with excellent wat-r ia the yard, and cistern water in the house, bath rooms, Ac; a large yanl, with stable and car riage honr-e. Apply, next door to the hou?e, to pov 13 -eotf A. ROTH WEIL. 1^0 LET?THRtE LABOR ROOMS, NEATLY furnished, and located within five minutes walk t>f the President's Mansion aid Treasury PeDart oaent, can b? obtained by applying at No.'4i)0 on Fouvteenth, I*twten H md I s:s. A'eo. one Room, on Twe fch sire?t, between Ma-1 p?cbuv>tts avenue and M E:roet north. da: *2 ?eotf For bent?a uouV?, c >n". ainino six Rooms, at tJ-e corner of first and C rtreete, ar.d near ihe railroad depot. It i* well ca'culated eith.-r lor a p ivftte fam ly or 'or the rnrro?e of keeping a transient boa ding house, as it i in the lino of trev el to the depot Arp^v oa th? pr?mi e?. de; 14?'It* Rooms and board.?several pleasant R^m*. witu botrd, and a neatlv furnished par'or and bed ro.->m may bo 1 hJ at 340 L btreet, Dear highth. nov 29?Ira* Boars in a i-isivate family can be| procureti hy Feroral pinj-'e i?entbm- n cr a gen tlenjHU and hii wit', st No. 2 8 4 n 6*rieU west of tfcven>enth s:ieo', very near the Dtpsrtmenti I here sre no children in the fain.:! v. Term- reason >b'a. Apply as above. dec l'?? 3t F*;it PL HAS A NX JtURNI^HKD RU0M_,TF0R REST A'6o, can acc^mmoJate a few BOARDERS, at No. S476 B street, between 2d end 3d ets., back of Et. r barles Hotel. WM. W. Wt)OD. de" 12?1 w* IjJOR SALE OR RENT?A THR (SE-STORY frame Houje, with two-stcry back building, situated on Virginia avenue between Ninth and Tenth sta in the Seventh W?nl Aleo cn hacd a we:! assorted stock of Dry Good" lor ?a!e cfceap for a?b. WM. R. RILEY, Corner Eighth at., opp. Outre Market, dec 11?lw I" ^VERY MAN'TlFoffN LANDLORD ?TdE 4 Union Laud Afeociation have now lithographed pleta of Dniontown, situzted oa the Eastern branch of the Potomac river, directly opposite the Navy Yard, at.J iuvit j the public to bxanline the same at their office. Eligible Building Lots, on grudel 60 feet wide streets, fronting 24 fest and running b?ck 180 feet, are now offered at the very low price of $75, paya ble in ea*y iEftallinents of $3 a imnth, un*il the whoK* i? paid, when a dr?d in fte bimple will be ex ecuted t> e^ch lot holder; b deduction of 10 p?r ceut. w ill be allowed to persons paying ca.jh. The location i.? one of acknowledged healthfulnes? F.i.'d beaatv, with an nbnndant eupply of excellent wa'er. Persons ds from town. Person* desirous OR RUNT OH HAL.M2.?THE MODERN Four-ntory Brick House on Thirteenth sti eet near E, east aide The-house is in good repair, dry cellirs, and '0 a good te ant the rent will be low. Possession given on the ljt November Apply to oct 30?tf J AS. C. McGUIRE, Auc*r. STORAGE.?Those having Furniture, Dry Uoous, Groceries, An., to be stored, will find ample ac commodations in the large, aiiy, flag-stone-paved, and dry Basements under the Star Office, corner Pa. avenue and Eleventh Bt. Apply at the Star office cct 25?tf ifl *4 lookinc 1? CLASS yf>, and ^v I he t jll MAKER. f- PENNA.AVEN1 E., .Gt-\BET.i2T.HA13?Stl xj^suinqtoa) -V WA. dec 11?*c8t CHRISTMAS GIFTS. 1 SHALL OPEN on the 12th or 13th of December the flrf-t lar^e invoice of new style of Diamond and other Jewelry, Fancy Silverware, Card Receiv ers, Work Boxes, Vase?, Figures, Table and Mantel Cru?ments, Fane Card Cu es, Porte Monnaias, Dresden ch'na Ornaments, end a vari >ty of Nlok Nacks, suifcsble for Holiday Gitte The Goodi will be arranged for inspection on the 14th ins ant. Ths public axe invited to call. Politeness and civility will oe extended to all, whether purchasers or not. H. 88MKEN, Jeweler, Formerly Warriner A Semkeo. Pa. avenue, between Pth anl I0tb?l pair* Blankets. 10 and 11-4 10 ps Alpacas, all colors 10 do Merinos, sons Tory fine 20 do Bleached and unbleached Cotton* 5 do Velveta 3 boxes Fe then Unsays, Flannels, Tiish Linens Table Linens. Hdkft, Gloves, Ae. 10 doten Uxder-hirts and Drawers Spool Cotton. Button*, Hosiery. Ac. Al?o. fire boxes Bonnet and Sash Ribbaa-, some very rich snd worth $1 a yard 6 boxes Velvet Ribbons Lot ot Olmns Br*Id*, Ac. Fa'efl ar* be d at onr store E^KRY EVENING, cf various articles of Dry Qoods, Clothing, Ac. ROTH WELL A BROWN, Auctioneer*. Louisiana avenue, opp, Bank cf Wash's dec 9?It By 8? WRIGHT, Auctioneer, Georgetown, Furniture, real est vte Ac, at Arctioa Oa THURSDAY nex', the 21st instant, t 10 o'clock a m I shall e'l. without reserve, at tbt residence of the lat-e Mrs. Elizabeth Q ilea, on Sec ond street, the entire household Effects cons-i .line of Mah^gany and other Tables Chairs, Carpet* Sideboard, Sofa OiocVery and G'ssssnre Feather R?ds, B ds ea"a Be Ming L okiag Glrs es, strve*, *c. With ibf u?tt*l Kitchen F rnl ure Ms">. at 1*? o clock, the II use and Lot, being Let 91 >n Threldke d's aidKion. fr ntlrg on the corn* ot Fecicd and Fv ette sr>et Georgetowo 60 by M-i feet, vi'h *he ItrprOTetnents, bdng a good twe Story frit e II )aso. Te* ms at sa'e. E 9. WBIGFIT, Cic 16?4t Au tloneer. By J. C. HeGVIRK. Anctlonaor. Furniture, a*? cn Wednesday rooming, IK cumber 20th, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of J. B. Se'.lick, Esq on K street, b'twe n Sixth hu! Scv n*h. I elial tell Mahogany pprtn j rofa bfcir I'o Cr\d Tabl?-e, G1h*3 Carpe'e, Rues, Oil lotbs Bed*tea s. Mxt rewfs, Bedaiag Wa^l stands TcfletSets Pining T*bl*s, cane 8 at Caeira trains, Glasj and C cckt-ry Wars t'ookios and other Ptcves Tr !?th, ar, lam Is cf Molasses BirrtU reflued Sugur, lorge?tock cfTess Brnndy, WM?k'y, Wines.?nd o her L!^uor- in bar rcls.'?abks. and f?ottl'S B .-gs Lio, Java.a^d other Coffees Imperial and other line anl fro^h T?a? Latg? stock of Fa t C garg, iipiceK, Oil Prunrs and Pickle* Tobacco, S*iuff, lot of Firecrackers Urorms, Brushes, Woodware, B:tsk?ts Ai30, all the S ore >ixtur?s, Scales, Ac. Also, a larjre huniber of Foots and Shoes, ooarse anl tiut-w rked, with manv cbT p od!-not herein ?.entiocid. Al?o, itO b: phvi* Clover F;ed. I trm* WM IT. TKNNEY, BARNARD A BUURKY, ^sc l'-t Furniture, Superior Down and Feather Beds. iWi'in?, CurpB't Curtail e nl'V^Trlr01' ^rr.agJ, hcraes, Baggy, Ac On i dLKcD iY morniDg, i ecember 2lst, a*. 10 o clfirck, a' ths reFiJtnce of -Tames Morse, Esq- cn the eist side oi Twc f h, b&t ?efn E and F street*. I aha 1 sell a?l his trrauura ard Houfehcli Jtff'cL*. cnrg9F. E^sj Ciinira Brussels and thr^e ply Carptta, Oilcloth Rugs Suites o: dnu?sk and Lice Curtains, Shades, Co> nice atd Fixtures Mahogany Extension dinlrg Tabl#, 25 feet M.ok ng Utensils, i efrigerato's, *c Together with a largo tumier of useful articles not nerenary t"> enum-rate. At 4: o'clock, in front of the premises, I shall fe'l? A {air of handsov e b,y carriage Horses, perfeetly broke, snd wor? well in single or double har ness or under the saddle Excellent family Carriage and top Buggy, built to order by one of the very Vet builders in New York Single and double Harness Covers, Ac. Terms $30 anl under cash; over that sum a credit of2 and 4 month',for notee satisfactorily endorsed, bearing intete3t. P. 8.?The house Is for rent; inquire on the prem ises, or of the Auctioneer. J AS C. MoGUIRV, dec 15?d Auctioneer. By R. H. JEWEILE Co.} Aucts Extensive sale of household a kitcu- en Re^ui'it s at Auction.?On SATURi AY taorning, December 16.h, at 9 o' lock, we shall sell, in 'rent of cur A uction Rooms. No. SIT corner ol Ninth street and Tenna. aveuue, several articles o: Household snd Kitchen ltequis tes, vis: Wardrobe?, Bureaus and Sideboards Mahogany t air, spring and [.lain Sofas Dre3sing and Waah^taads acd Looking 01r? ??b Tables of varicus orth and Soup Boil ers, 8*ucepaos, Basins for praserr*", Ac Large quantity ot Mou'd, tor Je'l'ea,NogatiH Sponge Cake. Ac. For mis g the most complete ft over offered i ?ale in the DUtr:ct Also, two esot'lent Work Homes Two Carryalls and Harness Together with a general assort neat of Household aod Kitchen Furniture. Terms cash. Fy order of the administrator. /A?. C. MoflUIRK, - best Medicines, Faocy Artic>f?, ?c with all the fittme^, (which are new) and in the mast perfect order, is off* ed tcr sal*, a great bargain. The pries is $1,500, which i* fl.ooO leu than cest. An jars n .1-siiing to purchase can learn partic ulars by add.easing a letter to ''Druggist," Wsth iogtcu cicy. u* c 12?dtf 'ttANd-ALLBUHANY BANK AND toKLDKN, Witters A Co.'s Notes parrhaaea at the highest rates. Une-m-nt Money, Land Warrants, and Virginia Sc.ip bought and aold. Drofta ou all the (.rinc'pal cities sold to suit pur chasers. Persons a' a distance senile g me Trans-Alleghany n 'tea or Land Warrants, may rely upon receiving the be*, and remittances made by draft on any eity in the Uninn. HAMILTON O. FAST, Banker, dee 9?3m No 482 Penna aT?oaa Ran away t?Twnvrir lmllaius kl~ WARD.?Kan away from bit home on the 30.h November, my NIGK'J BOY Dick Brown, aged about 14 or 6 years, copper celor, no msrks reoolleeted; he was employed at Browns' Hotel for the last 8 ve*rg, and was seen Hear the Capital on Saturday last. I will eire the above reward for hia apprehen sion atd delivery to me at No. 601 Massachusetts avenue, Washington, D. C. dec 8?lw* 8AEAH A. BPTLKR1 WATCHES. I-* WO hundred and flit/ extra fine-Gold Bngliah ind Geneva Watch's, pocket Chronometers Ac. for loth lidies and gentlemen. Persons in want of superior timekeepers will find our assortment 'or variety, style, quality an^ ehaap was urturpassrd in thi6 country. M. W. GALT BRO., 8ign of the Golden Eagl^ Pa Hvenue, between 9th and 10th ate. dacU-Gt MltThOPOLlTAS 11 Kc It A ft Ici? 1KSTITUTB, (Pa. avenue, ovr Parker's Stor*,) SCHOOL GF DESIGN is now op.n for the winter eeasion on the evenings of Tumi ays, Thurs day s and Saturdays, between the hours of T and 9 o'clock. Classes for la it s, gentlemen and j uveallee. Wfl. J. WH1TAKKR, Prindpe'. dec 11?dlw* AHEAD OF AuTcOMPETITORS. JUST received one of Neill, Dnrop A Co.'s first prv mium Pianos, e splendid instrument in tone and bnauty cf workmanship. Pall and examine for yourse; vec Neill, Lurop A Go's Pianos reodved the first premium at the lateexhibit on of the Maryland Institute over all competitors, ?lec 11 HILBPg A HITZ, Agents. STEAM CRACKER BAKERY. C tlreetf bttwfn and 6'A ttrttU. above establishment is etiil in mcmssful operation. Improved machinery, driven by steam, enable* the subscriber to fill all orders prompt, ly anl to furnish work equal in quality to any ee tabliahwent in the country. On hand and ready for delivery a large stoek of fresh Soda, Butter, Water, rnd Sugar CKACKKM, Pic Nica, Wiuo, BUeuit, and Ground CRACKB18 Believim* that a strictly eath business is best ft buyer and s?ller. I have determined to try the ex periment Goods delivered tree of expense at a?y petnt in Washington or Georgetown. livery. THOd. H. HAVENNMR. dec 8? 8w T>OSBNKRANz? WORLD BBNOWNAD GBR H man Planes '*u always be found on reasonable t- rms at I be M u* ic Pepot of HILBCB A HITZ They challengeecmpetftian for power o' tone.

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EVENING STAR. ffOK Till BT4H. We'll all mNt Again in the Morning!" BY H. n.AT r*EK?3. "It was a beautiful exclamation of a dying child as the red ray* of the sunset streamed on bim through tha window?"Good bye, Papa! good bye Mam i has come for me to-night?don't cry Paj-a, i We'll all meet again in the morning ."?and tfic h??*rt of that father grew lighter under its burden, for somethi >g assured him that his little angel had zona l>ack to the bosom of Him who said, "Suf'41 huie* children to come unto m*, for of such if t c kingdom of heaven." Oh wild is the tempest and dark is the night, But soon will the daybreak be dawning; Tlien the friendships of yore Shall blossom once more, we'll all mtet again in the morning: Art tbnu doomed in a far distant region to roam, To meet the cold gaze of the stranger; Dos't thou yearn for the smiles of the loved 01. is at home, While thou pray'gt God to shield them frem dr .i ger, Ah! the night of tl?e waters may shadow i >y form, Yet soon will the daybreak be dawning; And thou'It mingle once more With the loved ones on shore? ':Far we'll nil meet again in the morning Dos't thou miss the sweet voice of a fond lovi wife, Who* music brought balm to thy sorrow; Did'st thou 6ee her decline in the sunset of lifh, cheer up. dear brother! the night may be dr Yet soon will the daybreak be downing; Of all ties bereft, One hope is still left? Wt'llall meet again in Ihe morning Art thou wearied, Oh Pilgrim! on life's de. i waste; Dos't thou sigh for the shade of the wildwood: Have the w orld's choicest fniits proved bitte t taste, And mocked all the dreams of thy childhood; ?h! cheer up, poor Pilgrim, faint hot on the w Tor soon will the daybreak be dawning; Then the dreams which have fled. Shall araise from the dead? all trill be bright in the morning Oli! Servant of Chrritt too heavy the cross. Has thy trust in the Master been shaken; In doubt and in darkness thy faith lias been 17,000, now costs 8825,000 pei year, and the whole cast of the city gov ernment is ?>1,000,000 per annum! On wart, Va J H Enms, SC Hun J K Kane, Pa J J Lindsay. Mo H Plitt, do J Gambeil, Pa R Haigh, Eng'and J N Eastliam, Ind H Hornby, do t VV Choate, NY S Merchant and familv, Mrs Lieard son, do NJ E F Pratt 8t Uay, Mass VV R Pag'-, Va T L J^wett, O C W Morris. Pa Hon J R Eranklin. Md C P Cine, NY H Brink, do 11 T Dovry lady. Va T Owens, DC C G Sharp, Pa J Sowle Mats F Campbell, do A S March, jr, do J R Edis, do VV 11 Kt-ffer, do A Young, Nil F, Wir'' do C W Simpson, do Dr T VV Meagher, Va Mrs Cook. Pa T Ro-in, NH SB Smith C log, Md J White, Mich Ca^t Owei.s A Wager Browne* Hotel-r. r. fc howi. E VV S? iion, Ky T S Barnes, Ga P Smith, ia L Bateman, do II Lardrance, NV E Crawford, Tel J Donajrui, Pa Mr Ilieskell and family, B F Miller, do NJ B E Ford, NY A Hamilton, Md T Harmon, do P Brawner, do G derrick, Va J L Sthon, Va II D Green*wael, do T M Yoele, do W Sneden, do W 8 Jincks, BI B L VV agner, Md H 8 Mitchell h lady, Md Mitchell, do N W Kicker, NY C Chadbaurne, do GEpree do U H Carter, Va V L IT?y' Ky J F Plll,HI*> do J Merllls lamily, Va Klrkwood Hoin?J. h. a. Kta?woo0. J Kiidsfpa T vaBlakcn>0re and wn> W Merry man, NC I) Waddle do G W Sands lady, Md A M Btrry, Md F Howard, do Mr Sprig/, do E Mernam, NY S Cla/k/do S Mason, do F M Wynkooo P? D B Foster, Md W K Rearden, N Y J Allure, do A Houseman, do" Mr Dixon, do J W Patterson k"dan?h J W Hiekaru, do ter, NY S Mrs Snyder, do Umpire Hotel? c. i. HarLaaowia. J Carman, Pa G Kunkel T Hagertv, do TL Floyd G Cochran, Ohio 11 Lebr O Hamilton, Va VV P Lebr G W Ryan, do L Brown K J Thompson, do J Brown M Slomenska, Russia J K Search T F Harris, Md W H Morgan M Ullman, NY P Berger B Lafsis, Va ET Hermann L Sadler, do Mast Adani^ W Harry, Md T Ahrend MoxJey j x Ford CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE, _Ir_ AT CHINA HALL jrpool tad olher .out??) of the abo,, jnoU, WH i^nUhf*flftiPillttt~Jreilch*,,d Ba*Uflfa China. BlJ L?I nl Go^.B*?d ??d D?oor?t-ods of the 8jux}e claw; Plated Warn. Onflow Britannia Ware, Plated and Albata Spoor?i Forks! 2d 1& &R?TF *c; L!oc^Tin Coffee Chafing Dishes, Ac. f a?r?^ larg* Btock of common goods, suit rctaiUng stores, of the nrwe. t and best r at teras Stoneware at factory prices. T nf ,rHI?fuJ1y P?*ed and delivered in any put of the city, free of charge. J 1 Goods will be solJ on the most ac nSPii???5 tem18' wholesale and retail. at China !i fi Pennsylvania avenue, and 360 B street. dec 14?eolm T. PPRBBLL A SON. BOOTS AND SHOES FOR ALL. Ao. 33! Bi. avenue, s.sid*,bttu>. 6th and 7 th str. would call the attention of citiiens and nrilr,? 10fUr I"?w BtxKk of COm ?11J^'aind ft* Gents, Boys and louths, Ladies, Miases and Chrdren. Gents fine stitched and pe^ed Uooti do Water proof Boots i do, Ci,f and Patent Leather OaiterB Fcr ladies we have an tndlesi variety. Button and laced heeled Gaiiers do Cloth Gaiters White satin and kid Slipper3 and Gaiters Our assortment is one ?f the best in the city, and we are prepared to sell for moderate profits, on ac count of the scarcity of money. A. IIODYER FGN, o. 331 south side Penna. avenue, dec 14?eo-16t opposite Browns' Hotel. (Intel and Union') MARBLE YARD REMOVED. WM. A* GRIFFITH respectfully invites the public and bis old customer'' in particu lar, to his new Marble Yard, corner of Ninth and G streets, northwest of the Patent Offioe, where be ioteid* keeping constantly on hand a good assort ment cf Marble Monuments, Tombstones and Head stones. Sculptured and Ornamental work of every eiie atd style, done by the best norkmsD. Soapntone tor gratis and fireplaces always on land. All order? promDtly exe?G ELIXIR OB TOKDIA^i.?-At fcr3t ice proper tie? attributed to Prof. MOESS'8 INVIuORATING ELIXIR OH CORDIAL were deemed Tha >1 public often dt*eiT?d, scvldtrnt btliiix iho cimplj r j and fcxjbtims truths snvmccrl bv in#' d!s_>0Terer! Bu f*3te, undeniable facts attested by wit; caws ol the highest class and character, ;re sow triumph ia^over all doubt?. INCREDULITY 13 OVER THROWN by a mass of testimony which te perfectly irresktable. J Tii*? RtjXii remedied, in all cemc, the deplorable criis triang from amisucr or abuse of the various organs which nuke up the -yoidr/ftjl japcbine 0*11*6 it restores to nil' Tigor every d* iioate funo lien connected with thst mysterious compound agency cf matter -nd mind, neccssarr to the re pre ductionoj human lift. To persona oi feeble mntea lar frame, or deficient in vital power, it is recr.m l I mended r_s the only means of communicating th.it energy wh'sh is n^e3ct.ry to the proper enjoymeut of all the niitural appetites, well as the high-^ mental attributes. Its bir.e^ ?is! efTects are not cots fined to either eeT or to any a^e. The feeble girl, tb-' ai'ing wife, the listless, erumted youth, t] e cverrrrn nan o; busijeos, tb? victim of nervous cta i prsssion, tue individual Euefcrion from ge^erni 0? r j bility, or from the wc-RSrcs? of a o; -;?n, will J all find Immediate and permaneut relief frora the 1 dm of this incomparable ran v.->tcr. To tLooe 7.ho 5 have a prpdi-positioa to paralysis it wiU prove a complete and unf^iSng safeguard eghinnt thet tcrri ble malady. There are many, perhaps, who huve trifea with their constitotfona, that they this, thems^ires beyond the reach of medicine, let not even these despair. Tho EUsir deals with dir'ft.r? it exists, w'tbout refar^ncfi to ca-Jtc^, and not only remove the disorder ita?l'. b^" REBUILD THS BROKEN CONSrifUIIui;. The derangements of iht syeteui, l^actio^ to ner ?ons diaemsrg, and the "inns of nervcii? diseaw ;t self; are so numfronH thatit would requireh colau-n to enumerate the malaiiei> for which this prepara I **tion i3 a specific. A ft;w, however, may boeanme 1 rated, viz: neuralgia, tie dolereaux, bea ;achc,lncip. lent paralyeis, hysteria, poipitation of tho heart, spi na- affection-s muscular debility, tremert, flstuksnco. a pneking sensation in the flesh, numbness, torpii ity ot th ii^er, mental depression, weakness of the will, indispiiiticn tfflce at Clinton, commencing on Monday, the 13th ef August next. Spri' Kfield, commencing on ^Oth of Angutt next* .tfh.e^Un.t influence in hia county, aiii will with pleasure communicate with any one in referenda to his czse. Oailawat County, Missouri, July 13th, 1854. J Dear Sir?With great pleasure I inform that your preparation of Beech Drop has accomplished for me what I thought beyond the reach of human agency, for the last twelve years I nave been afflicted with Scrofula of a Cancerous form. So extensive wae the ulcers and so horrible mv appearance that my cabp became notorious with nil the Faculty in this fend ths adjoiuing counties?in fact I had obtained the be Ft medical aid in cur State, witnout any abzAe mont of the disease, Through a f'iend I procured a half dozen bottles of jour Beech Drip, after using it, 83 porfest waa the cure, that hundreds vifited me. My desire is to beneflt *ny follow man with that purpose I beg all allied with Scrofula in any form to use it. Er^losed you v; ill fis t au order from some friends for the preparation. Very truly, 1 JNO. 0. FLINT. For eele by Druggist and Dealers In Medicine in Washington, Alexin Iria, and Baltimore. oct 14?13? IMPORTANT TO THE SICK. rjTTS grent experience and well-known s*111 of X Prof JieCunTOCK is a sufficient guaranty to the public that the following list of Medicines, such as have been constantly used in his practice tor the las* thirty years, will fully sustain by their effects the valuable qualities attributed to them, and prove to be the best Medicines ever offered to the public. I. Dr. McClintock's Pectoral Syrup. An invaluable remedy for Bronchitis, Consump tion, and all chronic diseases of the throat and lung?. In all deep seated c 'inplaints of the i'ulmc naty organs it has proved the most safe, certain, and rapid remedy ever employ-'d in the extensive practice of Dr. McC Unlock For any of these forms of disent-e, showing themselves as Cough, Tickling of the Throat, Sease of Tightness in the Throat, Spitting 01 Blood, Difficulty of Tlreat'ing, Hcarse tifseo? Los? of Voice, and '.ieotij fever, its ore will be attended with The happiest results, while it is plepsant to the p?.L?.t-3 ai d str^ngcheni' T to the rrhole ayslim. It contains no l.tolanuir. r opium in any sh^p?. Price per pint bctvK. II. Dr. McCHntock's C#i a&J Cough: i Mixture. j An inf?'l!ble cure for reefnt Cotigfcs, Tickling of th* Ttvo*t; TigLtuesc o?Brnallii"g, Croup in Cliil- e-ri-3, -.^3. It contains no preparation c! opium.] Pries ii pc-bcttl?. IU. Dr. MtCiintock's Asthma and Hoof i;ig Cough Remedy. An alroo-t insiantane-ous rel'et for these dietreo Lag compialnte. Thl3 if the fruit of an immen^ eiperisiioo, and is skiU-aifhinj fn it? eCecie. No per sr-a Eced suffer a day frciu Asthma or Hooping Covgh who will use It. Prise 50 cents per bottle. IV. Dr. McClintock's Diarrheta Cordial and Cholera Preventive. A piompt and certain cure for Diarrhoea, Dyeen tcry, and Cholera Morbus in all stagee. A sure pre ventive of A^aUc Cholere, wh'ch no traveler or family shou'd bo without. Price 25 and 60 cents p*r bottle. V. Dr. McClintock's Tonit Alterative Sfn-.p, fox purifying the blood. The m-^t powerful pu rifier ever discovered. For all Scrofulous diseares, p.Vin diseases, Eruptions, RolL, limplss, Erysipelas, Ulcero, Sore Lege, and t.11 Rhs'itiP-tie and Syphilitic complaints, Ac. It is a moat excellent epriag medi cire, pnf'?ctly palatable, and oafe for children or fe ac!?3. Price (pint Bottles) $1. VI. Dr. McClintock's Dyspeptic Elixir. Dyspepsia, or diaordjred dig?e"ion, m*.y be called the National Disea;* of America. Its symptoms are heaiache; gidditivSa; nervoumess; low spirits; dim ntsu of vision, wlih motes or specks before the eyes; itching of the noetrils; dullneis of hearing and ring- 1 ix,g in the ears; dio*gre*-able taste in the mouth; constriction or weight about the chest; difficulty of breathing; s?nse of sufli cation in lying down, or in sheading stairs; palpitations, or uneasy feelings about the heart; irregular or deficient appetite; sense of sink ng at the stomach; acidity; heartburn; pain or fullness of the abdomen, and ccstivenees. enitJ oi thwe Fymptoms always appear in Dyspep sia; and rometimes the yams patient h.^s m ny of them at the sam* tim?, or at different times. For attacking these Protean symptoms in their scat and source, viz: deranged condition of the digestive funo tions, the Dyspeptic Elixir combines all the vrduable ingreuientti whicn the Vegetable Kingdom affords. Tak?n in connection with the Ve" table Purgative Pills, in cases whers there is much ccBtiveness, or with the Anti-Bilious Pills, wnera the functions o! tiie liver are irregularly discharged, it wiil be found a most effectual remedy. Price (in pint bottles.) $1. VII. Dr. McClintock's Rheumatic Mix ture. oi internal use; a purely vegetable combination for the cure of Kheumalism, Qout, and all Neural gic and Kheumatic I;isea3?3. This remedy is offered with the utmofit confidence. It has been used most extensively, and is a* near a Specific for Rheumatic Diseases as the world hiisever seen. Price per bot tle 60 centn. VIII. Dr. McClintock's Rktumaiic Lini ment, An infallible outward application for the .eiief of all rheumatic or neuralgic p*in.% sprains, swellings, stiff neck, ntiffneca of the ;oint3, pains in the shoul Jers, btck. cr llnh It affords irrmediattj r lief from cholic and pains in the s omach aiid abdomen. Ar. a counter imiant, it is invaluab e jp sll casts wher? f.n extermu atiuuiant la aeadou. -'rica (per bottle) 60 csnta. IX. Dr. McClintotk's Anodfns Mixture, Or Piin-IiiTtf tor, used internally and externally, for tue lnctant relief of all pains, Toothache, llead ache, Cholic, Aram the Sfbe. Chilblains, N?ural> gia, c tons or U ravel, &cn Ac. No pain ueed be en dured a moment by a ay person who will use this invaluable Anodyne. Price 60 cents per botttle. X. Dr. McClintock's Fevzr and Ague Specific. Thin ha been found an infallible specific for this scourge ot new countries, and for intermittent fevers. No traveller or resident in any ague dis trict should fail to provide themselvee with this sure preventive. Price $1 per bottle. XI. Dr. McClintock's Vegetable Purga tive Pills, For the relief of Constipation and its painful re sults, such as Headache, Dizxinees, Sick Stomach, Pains, and all the symptoms enumerated under the "Dyspeptic Klixir." Price 26 eants per box. XII. Dr. McClintock's Pills, For Livsr Complaints, and all forms of diseases arising from derangement of the liver, with symp toms such au Diuines?, Headache, Ringing in the Kar?, yellow furred tongue, pain in the right shoulder, sense of fullness or pain in the right side, disordered stomach or bowels, deficient action of tne kidneys, clay-colored stools, 4c. These Pills, if taken in the insipient stages of Bilious and Yellow or other Fevers, will generally ward oil the attack. Price 2o cents per box. The above Medicines may be procured of all the principal Druggists and Apotheearies in this Dis trict, and of J. L. Himshaw, Agent, Washington, gap Jl?te COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, Louisiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Kentucky, Maryland, Georgia. Michigan, Maine, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Minnesota, Florida, other States. GEOEOE 0. THOMAS, ATTORNEY FOR CLAIMS, AND NOT ALLY'PUBLIC, Washington Plac*,**mr Odd-Fetlaaes' lktU, 8VVJBNTH STREET, Washington, D. 0. 1 lovlMf TRAVELERS' DIRECTORY. THB MEW YORK 10>?, a. m., 12V?, m, 2. 4, 5%. p. m. His omnibuses will leave the corner ot Pennsyl vania avenue and Seventh 6tre?t, to connect with the Boat, at 6, 7%, 9^, 11, a. m., 12%. m., 2%. and Vfe p. m. H's o nnibuses will connect with all cars arriving at, and departing from, Washington and Alexan dria. GEORGE PAGE, ncv 6? tf 0RAJTGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD. On and after Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1854, yi IIE C*rs leave Alexandria daily for Gortona J5 vilie and inte'in-di :te tations at 7o'clock, a. m., on the arrival ot the boa' from Waphiagti^. giving ample time for breakfist on hoard. Con ne ting at Mana^yas Junction with a trtiu for Stnw *mrg. at Wtrren'cn Ju ction with a train for War rt Winchester daily, connecting with the sti^e1 at Piedoiont For Middlaburg daily, connecting with the stage at the Plains. Per ord"r: W. E. BR0CKETT, Ag?*nt. nov 7?dtf FOR MOUNT VERNON. On TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS. |Fare round trip $1; from Alex andra 76 cnuts ?The THOMAS COLLYER ieavtf Washington a. 9 and Alexandria at 9y? o'clock. ('caches leave the Capitol for tLeboat at 8% o'clk Coach fire 0 cents. Persons wishing the Coaches will Ifave their resi lenct' with Geo. A Thoa. Parker. Itefr^shments on the boa*. oct ^8?Jtf SAM'L GH>N*Y. Capt. IT. H. DAYTTKW, AUordcy and Cnaaii;:l6r"?i-LftWi ASS COMMISSIONER OF DESVS ?0H THE STAISb 0? Virglaii Yoik Maine Kentucky, NewJcras/ I'liuoia Lonisiana, i'ii.ijip-'i!?naestlout Uimfhmette Y?rylar:-d P?nnsyl7at.!a Floridi 'J MincJtf 3 Alabama Iowa C torgia California Arkancas B Carolina ?c>i kt Conveyancing in all its branches promptly acj accarctely executed. Office, Louialana avrnu-^, opp. Fiflh iireat. ret 13?dly NEW GOODS FOR HOLIDAYS. ITtI pleasure w? inf Jim our frtend* that we f hfiya .us returned frL?m the North with an immense a-sortmen. ot new and biaut fol GOO'?S suitable for present", sucti as Work Bo^es. Desks Papier Mache and icla d Goods, Ca'd Cases, crt Moana'.es, Cigar Cases and J-taiiils fine China V"8- s maotei ornaments,bronze andpuria-J maib'f figures lasketfi, Chil iiecs' T ys, brusaep. Combs, -tr u mery, Musij, Musical I -truu eats PiaaotMoois ^n. Covers, fiue Entrrg&wns, and a host of fancy Good. too numerous fjr ai adv-rtis meut, al of wbicu wih take ple-.sure in exaibiti-?x. ani prom'se to eeli at low rates. JNO. F. ELLl*, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10 h sts. dec 4?tf MUSIC F0& BALLS, PARTIES, &C L. F. W. WEBER RESPECTFULLY INFORMS Hla FRIENDS am former patrens that he continues to atteuo bALLS, PARTIES, Ac., wiih his weil organize BAND of scientific Musicians. He *ill introduce all the new and fashionabh Music An accomplished Piani t furnished if d?sir?d Orders left at flitbus A Hits' Music Depot abutter's, or Miller's Confectionery Stores, or ?t mj resident, ne?r Gen Henderson's, Navy Yard, wil meet with prompt attention. nov 23? 2ra Fanny peuk's skw book at. fc HILLING ION'S Bo kstore. Buth Efnll. by the? auth r of Fern Leave i Later Years, by the author of the Old Hous8 by the lliver Ladies Complete Guide to Crotchet and Funcy Knit ting Ilunt'rt Merchant.'J MrtgneiLe and Commercial Re view f;>r Lecember Littell'a Living Age SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore, Odeon Buiidinr, corner 4J^ st. and Pa uv?. dec 11?tf NEW STORE, NEW STORE. Lvuitiuna avenue, opposite tlis. Bunk of Wiishingfcf, MR. THOMAS DKLEANY respcc-fuily inTit^ the attention oX thy public to examine hi; ptock of GOODS, whirh ha bas opined on Lousi ni axenue between fcixth and SeTecth ttreetf joppo^it' the Bank of Washington, consisting of all de;crip tioos of Teas, Ac., Iiup*rial, Gunpo^ler. and Blac) Tea; Will s aud Liquors, of all forts, whiob be cai sell at the lowest prices f ?r eish or approved paper. Besides ail the n-ceagaries for Gro ery Lusiaeea, viz: Br oins, ?uck^-ta, Cod^r Tubs, Mitobes, ic., Ac. Please call and aeo for your.,elv.s. no? 22?3m WM. HAUNSCfflLD, PAPER HANGER UPHOLSTERER. AMERICAN and French Paper Hangings and Upholster Goods, Pennsylvania >vVRnue. betw. Seventeenth aud Eighteenth streew, Washington, D C. Wm Haunschild begs leave to inform his friends und the public that he has on hand a lar*a r tock ol French Gilt and American Transparent? Also, Hair, Mass, Cotton and Shuck M stresses, which he will dispose of at the lowest prices. oct 10?3m PURE SILVERWARE. Ill iV just teneii a m->jtnificent ae?ortm?nt ot STERLING >ILVKRWARE, embracing: Com plets Coffee aud Tea S?ts, Pit here, Goblets, Cups, ?poons, Forlrs, Ae Also, a lot of Fancy Silverwar* new stylea, such as c ke, fish and butter Knives Oyster and 8oup Ladle Sugar and Cream Spoons; Sugar Tongs; Salt Stanir, Naokin Kings, Ac My silvtc is warranted?Sterling and Coin. H. SEMKEN Jeweller, Pa. av?., betw. 9th and 10th ?ts. dee 8?dtJanl |B. B. HALL, M. D. HOMOEOPATHIC! PHYSICIAN, LATEofPnuauolphia, Pa., graduate in Allopath and Homoeopathy, having had extensive ex perience in tho various departments ot the profes sion, offers his services to the citiaens of Washington and vicinity. _ Offloe No. 499 Thirtaeath street, between G and H streets. Offloe hours until 9 a. K4 from 3 to 4 p. m.; and 7 to 8 p m. References: Wm. A. Gardner, M. Dn Dean of Homoeopathic College Pa., and the profeation gen* traUy. wpW-Sm VARIETIES. CAKKS superior P?feent Oil, ranted to stand the ooldot weather and burn free Price, on* dollar. 1 cask par* Vegetable Oil, Irani free end devoid of smell. 1 cask pore Sperm Oil. very limpid, and suitable for French Lamps and Tapers. 14 boxes Sperm Candles. 20 boxes Adamant do. 10 boxes Cream Cheese. 30 cheats Miwrior Blank Tea, ut 60c. per lb. Th" reputation of this particalar kind ot Tea is so wall established that words in commendation of It are superfluous. 15 chests Young Hyson, Qucp"trier and Impe rial Teas. 25 packets cbo;ce old^Sovernment Java Coffee. Of its old ag? and very superior quality there is not the slightest doubt. 20 boxes Scaled Herring*. Pi'k'es, Preserves, Jellies, Ora?b?r sections, being all those bearing oad numbers, which remain tr the United States vnthin six mile* on each side of th* Banittl and St. Joseph rat road, ?'n the State of Missouri, sub ject to sale at two dollars and Aft* cents per acre, as provided by the act cf 10th June, l*5'i, entitled "An set grafting the ripht ot w*y to the state ol Missouri, and a portion ot the public lands, to Rid in the construction of ertain railrtuds in the sxiid dtate," and speially ?xeepted from graduation an to price by the act of 4th August, S54 will be held at the undermentioned laud offices in said fctnte at the periods hereinafter designated t? wit: At the land office at Palxtr*, commencing on Monday, the fifteenth day ofJanuary next, for the disposal of the vacant lands within such sections and parts of sections bearing odd numbers, abort referred to, as are situated in the undermentioned townships, vis: Nor th of the base lint, and west of the fifth princi pal meridian. Township fifty-six, ot range three Townships fifty-five, fifty-six, City e?T?a and_/f/?y eight, range four TownBhipsfifty finJifli six, fifty-:* \tn, fifty fight and fifty-nine, range five Townships fifty five, fifty six, fltty-sev?n,fifty-ei#ht and fifty-nine, range six Townships./!/?^?*, fi! ty-si x, fifty seven, and fifty eight, range seveu TowuchipB fifty-five, fifty-?ix an 5 fifty seven, range eight Towmhips./i/ty^r*. fifly-six and fifty-seven,rr.nge nine Townships fifty-five, fifty six, fifty-seven, and fifty eight, range ten Townships fifty-six, flfty-?evtu, aid fijfy eig't, range eleven Township- fifty-six, fJlf-sever., and ffti>/ty six, fifty seven, and fifty-fight, ol ange twenty-seven Townships/i/ty six, fifty-ceven, and fifty-r>giit, of range twenty-eight township- fifty six, fifty-sefen, and fifty-eight, ol 'ange twenty nine TowRi-hipa fifty six, fifty-seven, &nififty-eight, of rat ge thirty Townships fifty six, Sfty-'evcn, and fifty-eight, ol range thirty-one Townships fifty-six, fifty-sevun, and fifty-eight, of range thirty-two Town-hip^ff/.y sir, fifty-seven, nnd fifty eight, ot range thirty-three Towrishipk tf Ay-r'x, fifty-eeven, r.nd fifty-eight, of range thirty four Township* fifty-six, fifty-eeven, and fifty-eight, oi range thirty-five. The townships herein designated by roman let ters are who ly withlc the limits of "six sections in width on each side of said road,' and those in ital ics are partly within said limits, a- designated oi the diagrams which were furnishei to ths re. pe't ive district land offices by the Commissioner ol th* General Land ffice. The lands will be sold subject to the right of $r*n'ed by said art of 10th ut e, 1852, "lorthecon enient struction and use of said road as r pub ic highway for transportation a d therefo:eth? jarticuia tracts through which the road passe, will sold &a oouuiuiug the quantities shown by the ?fficial puts. The sections will be offered in the order in which hey ate ?dvertit>ed: eavh -ale will be kept open foi i time sufficieut to admit, of offering ail the lards but not ex-ed ijrprov?ment were ma le prior to the date of allotment it proven up and paid for at the rate ol two dollars and fift} cents per acre, before the day fixed for public sale And by the act approved 27 A Marwh, 1854, entitled "An act for th9 reiiet of settlers on lands reservid for railroad purposes," peisors who settled an i im proved the above lands prior to the date of toi h drawal will be entitled to pre-empt'ons at the ordi nary minimum price ol the public*lands, or at the rate of one doilar and twenty-five cents p?r acre, if proven up and paid for heforo thi day fixed for the public rale. Theref .re, eveij person entitled to the right cf pre emjilicn to any of the lands within the towt sbip^ and parte f townships above enumerated, is required to tablish the same to the satisfaction of the registei and receiver ofthe proper land office, ar.d mxket ?y-' ment therefor as soon as pracicable after seeing thii notice, and before the day appointed tor the com mencement of the public sales of tre lands emhrao ing the tract claimed; otherwise such claim will be forfaited J03. 8. WILSON, Acting Commissioner of the General Land Offic* sep 18?lawlSw UNITED STATES MAIL. STATE OF LOUISIANA. Post Office Department, i ovomber 22, 1861. PROPOSALS for conveying the mai's of the Uni ted States fr m 1st of March, 1855, to the 30th June, 1858, on the ft llowing routes in Louisiana, will be receive 1 at the Contract Office of this depart ment until 4 o'clock p. m of Monday, the 16th of January 185ft, to be decided by the 17th following No. 7731?From Red River Landing, by Eimms port, More'.tiville, Man.'mn, Marksvil'.e, and Point .?iagro, t* A exandria 64 miles and back, three times a waek, In two hotse coached I??aTe Red River Landing Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 3 a m. Arrive at Alezand'ia same days by 11 p m Leave Alexandria Tueed?y, Friiay and Sunday *'3tm Arrive at Hed River Landing same days by 11 p m Proposals to pert rm the service ii four horse coaches will be o nsider^d, and a e invited. For fo m of propcsal, guarantee, and oertifioate, als notes and in truca>ns em (.racing crudi'lons and obligntions to be incorporated in the contracts to be executed bj the ao *pt?d bidder t? such ex tent as the department may deem Expedient and proper sea advertisement inviting proposals for mail serve (for thi eont.?ei term July 1. 18M, to June 80, 1858) in the S ates of Alabama, Louisiana Ao dated J tiiu&ry 0, gtopt nwiPostmaster General. PHriADFtWH ifwntrWMFNnt SlfTOEHB wnrsrf AT PHILADELPHIA. Joiim v. nrn)KR, p?i?t in wim,it tki former old e?**bli?hed 1Tin? K/rrt of JACOB 8IHDEM, Jr^ No. 76 W'ainct street, tomz doom W low Fourth street, where cxmmtmm vUl U supplied with WINtS and LIQUORS on the mort Mormao latino terms. JACOB SXIDKB. Jr Agent for he la portation of FOREIGN W2XK&, 0?? No. 76 Wat ant street, Philadelphia, where he It prepared to reeeive orders for the special Importation of Wlnee. Ac- from various hooMa In Europe, in quantltfas of a single doeen and upwards; and alar solicits ft* his Son, JOHN VAUGHAN PNTDRR, the patmnge of his friend* and former customers All Wine? ordered for Washington wili be de livered by Exyiem.frm qf freight. je 8?ly DOCTOR YOVR8KLP. THE POCKET J2SCULAPIUS: OS, EVERY ONE Did OWN PHY8IOIA* ihe flfrjeth Editfan, with One hundred Engraving? ?hewing Menau and iu> 2 formations of the Human System In every shape and form. To r bJch is added a Treatise cn I We Dt.aaaoaa of Females, be'tig of the high est Lz-port'*: le married f? j*?oplef c. those o-ntcm 7 plating r arrl>g. By WM. Y' UN.i, M. D. Let u,- fatnse rare?j present ro^y cf tts XtCULAPIUSto hi* chl d It may save his trie an ur. and? of uniciCuXit'.e creetutcs too. tie very jane *t I S$~Ar*y pernor, trziipp 1* EhTY-TlVf CEN'" 0 wsafrspJ to a letter, wf'l recelre cne cojy of this wrk by marl, r: ft* eop!.v? wl-i be at 3! for Oea Dpi I at. Aiii*-. (pc** pai-iltL V, Yf. UN 0, Nt -bt 8i-ru:s ttrett, i hi'.^delpM*. an I*? TO INVENTORS f U3 c?Ue cf* rhe InTen.ors* Psotectioc Kt Ut cxl j l riot" on "fh r^reet, rpposite the Sect i tr rfth? Patent ftflne, ani U n^tf tt* \j to stt^ti *o the bosiwee ofite D*mb*rr. racjelv In making ?Tcaiicatirn and soliciting pat?2*m if iDTTJtore ar* invited :o *!l aid get a oopy of ths Srnrtitvtjfr. wiJ by law\ and where acy irfcnna tinr wili t-v jriftn *?vp' .iin^ tl nion All leltfrs cn bc.jn?2^ miist W Oirected to this cj ect, where atter lioc h- n'vta imnfdiatelj. Ant.-' d*op i" in ror^eeticn v ith th- cfre. *h%re r? cr'.e' rat^! f^Ttory rf Ootra Uo? A Uc., Vhilfleiphia, e.ud iiiclcde ail of fit patter op. Owinft to a r?.-lt"!.k>3 in piicr in Gas Futu't; ws are cor prrpET -i 'o farniaii the^i at s les? rate than they bare ev r j st Ven soli Lero or ol^ewh'J'e. To tcep i." with the afcor? impr&Tc-jnert 1*0 oric? of gas has been materially revered, and our in'r?a;?d ft^ilitiee wcrrartf us in tay'ag ihat *e are T'^j eiod nd can oserute ary work ?e may naderti cheaper aai better thin eny c-tltr astaVliibiaent in th 3 citv. J. W. THOMl'tOS A BRO., Plni/.bii. iOs1 i'tlu.; Frt?Uhbnn>t, Ta. avenr.*, r tide, be' -ecn lOtii acl 11th ets. act 13?dt-'-vl BOYS' CLOTHIIiG OF ALL QUALIIIE3. W. h .\c ja.^t rfc-irel r.n im^eope ???ortment t.-f Ycuiu^*, B y*' rud ChilJrcn'^ Clothing at Dew anil fa Lionab.e deji^a?, ??mlirecirg a*l quali 'iea of? Overrate acd Ttt]ir?i f'Oin $3 00 to flO 00 Ctoth, froci, an 1 sac* t'oa'p 3 00 8 00 Ca?Mme e do- 3 50 7 bO Ca-saine' do 2 V5 3 60 Cl"th ScunUfel octr, all oolcrs 3 00 6 00 I)j Jackets do 2 50 4 60 SeLcol co do 1 M 3 CO Bhck anl Fancy Cafaimere pente 1 ZQ 3 50 JtfEiu-.t anl Twe-1 do 1 00 2 00 Cloth and Capbm^re V stc 1 25 2 to Silk and Fa^ic u 1 00 3 00 While asd colo- ed t-hirts 50 1 tO Ur)d?jnhirt6 au' i)rawe:s 37 1 60 Eu'_i and Caps 25 1 50 Also, Snppfiidera, Hd>.f', Glcves, Hreitt), *c., &c. s.eking the mo*t spiecJii array of Boys'CI thing, at low pricej, T lie fo? I in th;s or nny c*her e;ty m the co untry. WALL A STSi'HKXfi. Next dc>or to t e Iron I'cll, Fa. avaare, beta a.-n 9th aud 10th st&. dec 1?tf TAKE IfOTIC^. NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED. PW. BROWSlJiO, Merrhant Tailor, P? avenue, nstfer the Lcited States Ho el would respectiuliy inform his cuft'imere' tjI the public generally that he haajoft re *ived na^r F.'il?nd \7r.tor sccIr in -r. tt, 'ariety. e'jcb e cloths, Ctrrfmcres, ccii Vesting ol be latest lirpoi iatien, ?ng I-" X7 ratee e*od aui' lvt fax-cy art:-l-?o?tiucn as Gloves, Cravats, Collars, 'nebrellas. Ac. Sole Ag-nt for the 6*1? of S.oWf Report of Fash 'nsin this dry if?tf PIANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. NfcW and seco dbaed 1'1AS?e. tie *Dd E St. Old Pianos tak' n in exchange. Tuning also attended to. F. 0. RK C^NBACH P. 8.?A few very low pr ?*ed second haiid Pianos 1 cm $25 for sale. d? c 1?3m ,IX I'IKCKS BuAt'll blLKSi VERY wu rich ai d cheap 20 pis c^s 9 H Pcraint t'a Cloth, at 23 c.f., cheap frtoeh Meiinoa. a 1 s^ia tea, 75 cts iticii M-j! iao Pla public bait ing:; ?Uea with gas-in* b e~? at th-^ umal rat?c J. W.?BrtlkiP.?r;N A SBOTHER dac 16- Pa. av..b?t. 10th and 11th, t. side. Gl6^K-7 HOSIERY! WOOLLEN V.M.N. Ac. 10 doeen White French Kid Gloves, ?2 cents, worth 87 10 doxen light colored do do 62 cents, worth 87 10 do ladies and gent's Pcsvsr do 60 oe&ts, v?ry cii?ap 60 do lailer fle? cy I'xed raw silk, Cishmere, and Cotton Giovas 25 do loip^es' Cs^hmcrs tnd fleccy lined raw silk 0 loves ICS du iadie** Alp?.3a, Cashmere, fleecy lined raw silk ac t Cotton Uosa 10 do WooRan Hose, for servaats 10 do ini^ste' white Merint Hose Woollen Yarn of all colon Children's Woollen Gaiters, Woollen Comforts With many other Goods cheap lor cash. WM. R. RILEY, Corner LigLth St., opp. Centre Harket. nov 21?lm TO HIT KO APS I^HE subscribers retnt n their thanks to their nu merous friends and on- vnvs in the District end elsewhere for the patronage hitherto extended to them, and beg leave to inform them that in addi tion to thoir usual stock they are now manufactur ing and will have ooLstantly on hand all kinds of Toilet and Fancy Soaps to which they invite their attention. We warrant our Boaps equal to ?ny made, and wili sell on aa reasonable terms as the ?ami article ran be purchased in any of tbo NorthJ ern cities T. O. DON NOG 11 UK A SON. Georgetown, Oct 26?3m*