Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1854, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (XO"PT SUNDAY,) At the Star Buildings, corner Pennsylvansa This exestient Pamily «nd News Jeurna)—eonenin ng a greater variety of Interesting reading than 2e found in any other—is published ca Savarday. ‘ avenue and Eleventh street, By WALLACH & HOPE, Will be served to subscribers in the cities of Wash- ington, Georgeown, Alerandria, Baltimore and Phita- deiphia, at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, paya- dle weekly wo the Agents. To mail subscribers the mbecription price is THREE DOLLARS AND PIPTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOL- LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR tor THREE MONTHS. QG-SiNete corizs ONE cer AVOID ALL QUACKERY, ND TAKS MEDICINES PREPARED BY A REGULAR PHYSICIAN ONLY. LIFE PRO- LONGED, A CURE FOR ALU PAIN, COUGHS. COLDS, CONSUMPTION, OROUP, WHOOPING- COUGH, LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, IN- DIGESTION SOUR STOMACH, SCROFULA. ALL SKIN ERUPTIONS, AND ALL FEMALE COM- PLAINTS. DR. J. 8. ROSE'S CELERRATED FAMILY MEDICINES are the result of thirty years practice im Philedeiphia. His preparations are for each complaint, and have ben well tested and approved ‘by hundreds of Physicians, and thousands of Pa- ‘tients. 4 REMEDY FOR “EACH DISEASE.” DB. J 8 ROSE'S EXPECTORANT OR COUGH SYRUP. For the radical cure of consumption. cold, hoarse ness, asthma, bronchitis, spitting of the blood, iu- fismmation of the lungs or throat, and all pulmon ary diseases. This preparation not only cures con- sumption, if taken in time, bat it fortifi:s the sys tem against future attacks. As a Gongh Medicine, itis the best in the World. It is now used and re- commended by physicians at home and abroad. in bottles, 25 cents, 50c. and $1. Da Koar’s Waoortnc Cougs Srrvp. This preparation always gives immediate relief, prevents inflammation of the Lungs, avd Dropey in the chest, and effects a cure in o few days—Price © cents CROUP SYRU?.—This remedy ie never known to fail, and has saved thousands of children: ice ‘35 cents. Da. J. 8. Rosx’s Drspsrric en Liven ComPounp. Aare cure for Dyspepsia, Soar Stomach, Indi- gestion, and Liver Complaint. This Compound used With Dr Rose’s Family Pills has cured thousands of confirmed Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. It is @ tonic, Alteratiy>, Stom-co and Liver Medicine, and was highly recomm+".d«i by the celebrated iate Dr. Physick—50 sents Dr. J. 8. Ross's ANTI-aiL1008 oR RaltRoap Pris. . So called, because they go ahaad of all other piils im their [oe eff-cts; as an active Purgativ-, or Ca- thargic Medicine they have no equal; free from gviping, carrying off all secretions and bile from the stomach and bowels, they can be taken at ail sea sons, by both sexes, of al! ages, and without r-gard to weather erexposure. If taken with Dr. Kose’s Feves ad Ague Tonie Mixtur-, they wi!l prev-nt snd cure the most stubborn cases of Fever and Ague er Bilious Fe vers—12'4 avd 265 cts. Da. J. 3. Husa’ GOLDEN Pils. Por Failing of tas Womb. Female Weakness, Debdility, and Relaxation. This disease heretofore treated by bandages, trusses, and external support, which on only prove ps'liativ-s, yields completely to the use of these tonics, strengthening Golden —50c. VEMALE SPECIFIC. A remety for Painful mn, Leucorrhoes or Whites—$1. Dr. J. 3. Rosa’s PAIN CURER will cure Stiff Nec! Sore Thrvat, Pains in the face, Side, Back or Limbs frem a Cold, Cholic, Cholera Morbus, &c. It cures Sprains, Chilbiainms, Cramps or Pains in the Stom- ech or Sowels. Price 1244, 25, and 50 cts @ Persons of dvlicate constitutions by nature, or those who have been made ao, by che usa of the quack medicines, or any «ther cause, should regi Dr. J 3 Rose’ Medical Adviser to persons in Sick news orin Mealth, which book can be had wichout charge, of GILMAN, ©. STOTT & CO., W. H. GIl- Be, ZD. MAN, J. W NAIRN, PAITE430N # NAISN, D B. OLA&K, H. H. uePHERSON, W. T. EVANS, KIOWSLL & LAWRS&\Ca, J. B. MOURE, Wash- ington; J. L. KID “Eu, teorgetown, and by all dealsrs ia Alexandria, Virginia. nov 8—tr LIVER COMPLAINT, DYsSPHYSE sire. JAUNDICE, CHRONIO OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASES OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM A DISORDERED LIVER OR STOMZOH. f veh as Gonctipation, iuward Piles, Fullness o¢ s:00d te the Hoad, Acidity ct the Stomach, Linscea, Beartbura, Dizsust for Pood, Failness er woieht ta the Stomach, Sour firncts tions, funking or Pintter- ing at the Pit of th: Bead, Horcied sad et the IDoart, Choling or Salocstin, ars, Dimasss of je 4 Dell r Limabds, £c., Sadien Flusass the Flvsa, Jonstaat Lmaziui. Bepreszion of Avirits, » Burning ia of evil, and Grast C24 3B SIPRTIUATLY CITB DR. HOOFLAND’S Celebrated Gorman Bitters, PREPARMD BY DR. C. M. JACKSON, Be. 139 Are strzst, Philadelphia, the attention of invs'ids, most searching powers in woakness aad efections of SS they are, withal, safe, certain, | CURE OF LIVER 0: end pleasan BAD AND BZ CONVINCED. PaiLsDaLPuta, Marca, 1, Dr.0. 4. Jacuson: Desr 3ir—Vor the past years | aave Deen severely ailicted with Liver Oom- t, Dyspepsia, Bilious Diarrhces, and Piies, sat in « great degree constantly, the paina and in- conveniences attendant upon such diseases, without energy, being scarcely ale to attend te any basi- pees. I lost « great deal -f my flesh, and used msa; Kinds of m= ¢, With mo apparent change, until oom meuced with your “ ds0/ftand’s German Bitters,” they have eatirely cured me. [ have gained ip weight over forty peunds siace I commenced their ase, sad [ eu now entirely fres from pain and ache ef say Kind, and feeilixea new man. I unbesitab tmgly recomaisad your Bitt>rs to alliuvelits Voara, rasaactii . JOHN &. Gus: 12 Lagrange Pisss. W. 8. Adams, yoo. cf tze Argus, Wazto! Mo., Jaly 17, 1351, ssid: “I was iast summer aowiey low and weak as 20% to be abls to stand at the case longer than one hour ata time. I tried one bottle of yoar German Bitters, wisica entirely cured me. { bave uzed two botties. [ sent two bottles 160 miles from here to 5 friend who asd been sick for @ long time; he nas elxo besn cared by them. I believe them to be gup-rior to any medicine new in use.” &. 5B. Perki seid: “Your Marietta, Ohio, Feb 22, 135i, highiy prised vd these who <2. imecsase ef Liver Complaint, oi a — which had a the aku of sev- jeuclans, Was satiraly cured by tue use ofS Bowles BP. Meosselazeir, Jeweiicc, Wooster, 0., Dea 24, 1851, said: “I embzace this opportunity of in forming you of the great benefit 1 have derived from the useot Dr. ad’s German Bitters. I have used taem for Cnills aud fsver, and Disordere Stomach, ani foami rsliei in svery case. They ars the best remedy tor Divordecad Stomach !I think wm existence.” o8.! D. & Syes, Sin.) Sditor of the Courier Norwich, Vons., said : “{ nave been using your Ger man Bitters for some time, for Dyspepsia, and have found so tauch relief from them, that I have made ap my wind to «ive them «@ Arsirate editorial on dorsemert.” Moldes, esn, & Co., Janesville, Wis, Sept. 185i, suid: “Your Geraan Bitters are deserved ty popular bere, and among cll ths prepered medi tunes on Our shelves, cons have we scld which hav: = the estiafaction of + at's Germau Bitters.” wus 24, 1952, they sali: commend them us an invaluable spring and suamer medicine.” W. &. Orr, Wooster, U., October 9d, 1863, exer “You ask me my opinion of the German Bitters. i have used them ‘or Dyspepsia and indigestion, an. taxe pleasure in stuting that I think they are the bet! Dest narir f eateat for the abovs complaints— J are decidedly in the advance of ali the proprs Gory medicines of the day.” _ *e° "ir. Orr is a distinguished lawyer of Wooster, ‘Those Bitters s,s asrinery veoetasis They never wrostrals the sysi.m, but invigorate i. For sale ta W+saington oy Z. D. di LMAN: In deorgetowa by 3.1L. SIDWELL. 3a Alexandria oy J.B. PIERPONT Im Richmond by PUBOMLL, LADD & CO. Lo Baitimors by QANY & HATOH. In @& DAVIS & MILLER. ia a STH HANCR, In do “4 AOQPHBRION & MARSHALL, In Noriols by M. A. SANTOS & BON, And by respectable dealers in medicine eve- where ae tee TURKEY VICTORI0Uus. ‘OU will Gnd et the same OLD STAND, vania syenue uésr 22th street opposite Ieving Hoie!, LOOKING GL.438R8 with or without should suffer the imputation the puniic gener: give to such preperat cine and it was only through your disinterested, friend! recomméndations, and my critical situation that duced me to try this really beneficial Vogetati« ota desration. that even the dcformed paris of my hands are is ing | benefit; also, while in New Possessinz the recti@cation of dis ! eases of ths Liver and lesser glands, exercising the! WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1854. ___ UNDERTAKERS, &o. CABINET MAKER & UNDERTAKER. 8 undersigned would respectfully inform his Sopris and the public chat he continues to execute all orders in his ine of business in the best manner and st the short st no! REPAIRING neatly and promptly executed. FUNERALS attended to at a the weap eee and in the best nanner. in the most man — ine preserved : perfect aw x past favors, he would respectfull: ‘olicit, amd will endeavor to merit a continuance of tesame. ANTHONY BUOHBLY, Pa. ave., 5. side, between 9th and 10th sts. ce: Mz. Martin’s, No. 896, D street, teird aouse eest of Tth street. mar 17—ly OOFFIN WAREROOM, &c. a J. WILLIAM PLANT & CO.. UN- DERTAKERS—residence 418 fey- anth ers between G and H streets, Inierments rocu! any ground or cemetery. Coffins, Ca} Ehrouds, Carriages, Hearre, and every article Tot iaterments of the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at a‘l ‘ours of the night. Having the exclusive right of Crump 6 Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to seep the dead for any length of time. oc 11—tf GNDERTAKKK. tiy return my thanks to the Riess eee cae for their past patron: say that owing to the frequert valis in the Undertaking branch of my business, [ have been induced to discontinue the manufacture >t Furniture, and turn my attention fully to the ONDERTAEING, Ihave spared no pains to here aasry thing that ia reqaisite to my business, anc 1 am theretore fally prepared to mest any order after a fow Rain a ees Lassure who mey pvemsa | spare no pains te carry ox! their orders to their entire satwfaction. JAMES F. HARVEY, No. 410, 7th st., between @ and H. §. B.—Oalis stvended to at all hours of the night. mar 3—lv CAPTAIN CANOT, UTHOR OF THE GREAT BOOK JUST BF- IN} PUBLISH&D, SPEAKS of HAMPTON’S TINCTURE. WOULD GHEAT OURB OF RREUMATISM CONTRAOTE) UNDER TROPICAL CLIMATES. Mr. Sockbridge, of the Fountain Hot Light sre a a street, beer 8 Being on the point of | th ir = on it of lea’ @ city I avail myself of a few iale moments to thank you kindly for the medicine you sent me, and hich bs: ik, | restored me to the use of my limbs. I beg you t: send me four botties more, to carry on my voyager Since I had the fortune to use Dr. Hampton’s Vea: table Tinc‘ure my confidence is so et that, iv gratitude o the proprietors of said modiclae, Tbe you to present my respects to them, and indu- them to make it more publicly known as a sur heuma:iccure. Having called on me on the 19" of April last, and ceen me prostrated on my bec useless in all aif li ubs, you can appreciate nesr! as well as myself the prompt relief I received fre: Dr. Hampton’s Tincture, and I am positive had i not been tor your strong and forcible recommen:'s tions I should still have been in bed. It is really a pity this specific should not be => proved by medics! men, and like all patent drugs ns. } ic, took this meai it confidence in it, to a patented 6) ways op} reluctance, and wit You may inform Messrs. Mortimer & Mowbr>5 that they are at liberty te make nse of my name 11: ths suppert of the sood effects of Dr. Hampto- Vegetable Lincture, ae it has cured mein five wee: Inflammatory Bi . contracte under tropical climates, and of seven years’; - Lhave oniy usec three boitles, and 0 their former natura! appesrance I have been under tue treatment of several pi: Sicians in London and Paris, without any apparen' ‘ork, having tried the Thompsonian and 4: remedies, after bsv- tng been tormented with galvanic ba teries, ¢ id and aromatic baths, and huadreds of internal anc external medicines, all to no effect, I am, so tar. sured by this Hampton’s Vege able Tineture oniy. Taerefore, my :ear sir, accept of the assurance of my gratitude, and believe me your well wisher. _ ‘THomas Caxor. REV. VERNON ESKRIDGE, U. 5. N. Poarsmoura, Va, Aug. 18, 185}. Mr. J.B. Boush—vear sir: While I am, in genc- Fal, opposed to pease medicines, cander compels me to state that I have great confidence in the virtucs of Hampton’s Vegetable Tincture. For several months past I have used it in my femily; and in dyspepsia, loss of appetite, disxiness, and genera! bility, with entire success. So far us my experi: axtenis, therefore, I take pleasure in recommen i- ing it to the afflicted as a safe and efficient remecy Iam, respectfuily, yours, Vi Esxniver, Ohaplain, United States Navy. HOME ‘STIMONY. LAINT OF TEN YBALS WASHINGTON, May 17, 186 Messrs. Mortimer 4 Mowbray: Gentiemen—!/..+ iassg, | mg been afflicted with Liver Complaint of ten yusrs two | Standing, I hereby, for the b netit of the afflic take great pleasure in announcing thst after u: a few botties of your Tincture, I found it hed - complished a perfect cure 1 have used diifereat medicines from time to time, but have never ba able to account for acy apparent good, and it is » biesaing to stricken humanity thai that medicir-« i: found which possesses the wonderous power of j-0- longing traman life. The many curesit hes wre: ia = sufficient guarantes of the beneficial ree: which may be experienced ae r Js J. Cumram ita: and get phiets gratis, and see cures of iy is, Rheumatism, Ne . spor tia, Nervousness and Gen cral Weakness. Asa femsie aedicine or for delicate children we believe it led. “paola by MORTIMER & MOWBRAY, 140 Ba:ti- more street, Baltimore, and 304 Hroadwey, New York; GUAS. STOTT & CO, WIMER, J. B MOO. 4, D. B. CLARE, CLARKE & BOWLING, W. EiLLi OTT, and H McPHERSON, W: MD; also, by HK. 3. B. CISSHL, Georgetown; and 0. 0. Ruud, oleer and by Druggists everywhere. sag 81—tr DENTISTRY. R. MUNSON respectfully cal oe attention to his new, patent, and @RKEATLY een IMPROVED metnod of setting Artificial 8 Teeth, with Continuous Gum—the ver: PsKFECTION OF T 'E ART. This style of Teeth has the follow advantages over all others vis: @KBal STRENGTH, CLEANLINESS, C M- FORT, and BEAUTY, -ieing with Nature in the e Tespects, and rome others excelling. Public inspec tion is respectfully soliciteu. Please call and sse specimens. CAUTION.—No other Dentist in the District of Colu-abia has a right to make tnis style of Teetn. N. B— Teeth constitutionally healthy, plugged and warranted for tife. Office and house at No. 298 i street, near the cor- ner R24 oy lvania avenue and 14th street. nov t NEW AND SPLENDID DRESS GOUDS. UST opened our thied supply of rich Drees Goods, which have been bought at creatly reduced prices, and will be sold correspondingiy lew. We oame— Rich dress Silks dg Acad ey eatame Plaid Merinos Plain Merinos, all shades Preach and English ich plaid and striped Cashwerss and Mousselins 6 pieces wide Silk Velvets for mantillasand cloaks 26 more rich satin and cl.th cloaks 60 fin« trocha Cashmere shawis and Scarfs with rich goid bord-rs, some entire.y new 800 long and square plaid and figared Shawls Cloths, imers and Vest Gloves, Hoaiery, ladies’ childrens’ merico vests Gentlemens’ merino and cotton Hoisery, Gloves Merivo and cot‘on Shirts, Drawers, &c., &c., All of which will be offered at the fairest low prices. Ptease call and examine for yourselves be fore baying elsewhere. a All articles sold st oar establishment are war- ranted to prove as Lis oer MAXWéub, 88488 & COLLEY, No. 523, Seventh strees, 3 doors above Pa av. oot 25 4 aay “8 F BOUB- THRsE PRESS25 A NT 0) GEOIs TYP& FOR SALE. AULACa & H PR offer for sale, at the office of the Beening Stary one MAQHINE PaK8, capable of printing imp. eésions per Prams; Portrsit a Frames of Penge ap reeds BOTH, SIDES Ar’ Te Tatest ay Tables, Brom ¥ eulding | gitering in the manuer. One MEDI- &,, 403 oF by ‘raving your cztor you cam | UM A in FOuLs. “haze any Gone in my line. OaP RAMAGB es de. ® 8-012 ° a, bie’ Sheps opemtnct | low. Alen ane fang teee ou reseonabic terms. mu rte ~~} ing about afids, bat je used, for sale on feo 2—1y JOHN WAl " yessonable tenses. - “nov &—tiif OFFICIAL Tazasuny DePaRruant, Augost 26, 1864. Notice is hereby given to the holders of the fol- lowing-described stocks of the United States, that this 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 terms hereinafter mentioned, to wit: In case of any contingent competition, within the amount stated, preference will be given in the or- der of time in which said stocks may be offered. The certificates, duly assigned to the United States, by the parties who are to receive the amount therrof, must be transmitted to this department ; upon the receipt whereof, a price will be paid, compounded of the following particulars: 1, The par value, or amount specified in each cer tificate. a 2. A premium on the stock of the loan authorized by the act of July, 1846, redeemable November 12, 1856, oF 8 per cen 5 on the stock of the loan au thorized by the act of 1842, redeemable 31st Decem- ber. 1862, of 11 per cent.; on the stock of the loans authorized by the acts of 1847 and 1848, and redeem able, the former on the 3lst December, 1867, and the latter on the 80th June, 1868, of 16 per cent; and on the stock of the loan authorized by the act of 1850, and redeemable on the 3lst December, 1864 (commonly called the Texan indemnity,) six per cent. 8. Interest on the par of each certificate from the Ist ot July, 1854, to the date ef receipt and settle- ment at the Treasury, with the allowance (for the money to reach the owner) of one day’s interest in addition. Payment for said stocks will be made in drafts of the Treasurer of the United States, on the assistant treasurer at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties may direct. But no certificate will be entitled to the benefit of this notice which shall not be actually received at the [reasury on or before the said 20th day of No vember next. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of Treasury. The time during which the above named stocks will be purchased by this department upon the terme above specified is hereby extended to 3lst De cember ne3t, inclusive. As the transfer books will be closed on the lst D-cember, when the current half yea:’s interest be- comes ve:ted in the stockholder at that date, ail certificates of inseribed stook must, in addition to the usual a‘rignment to the United States, have an express assignment of the interest made by the stockholder thereon. Where the interest is not ro »ssigned, or where the coupons payable on th- Ist anuary rext, in oases of coupon stock, are not transmitted with the certificates. the premium nd one day’s interest only (lers interest from the time of :edemption to Ist January) wil: be included with the principal in the eetil-ment. * JAMES GUTHRIE tesiey of the ‘Treasury. Taxasusy DaeaRTMant, Nov. 18, 1854. nov 20 dtey OLUOKS, WATOHES & JEWELRY. 3 I have jusc received and opened agg Great assortment of Clocks, Watches, nd Jewelry, ali of which will be soid cheaper than similar goods can be Sought in the District. [ have on hand a few costly Watches, which will be sold a great bargsid, if calied for s.on, at J. ROBINSON'S Jewelry Store, opposite Browns’ Hotei, oet 5—2m OARTER’S SPANISH MIXTURE. The G eat Parifier of the Biood! Not a Particle of Mercury In It! An IngaLtsis Remepy for Scrofuls, King’s Evil, Rheumstisna, Oostinate Cutaneous Eruptions, Pimples or Pustules on the facs, Blotehes, Boils, Chronic Sore Kyes, King Worm or Tetter, S:ald Head, Enlargement and Pain of the Bones aud Joints, Stuboorn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Luabago, Spinal Compla nts, and ali the diseases arisiug from an injudicious use of Mercury, Im- prud nce in Life, or Impurity of the B'ood. 4 ‘HIS valuaole M dicine, which has become cle i brated for the number of sxtraordinary cures. effected through its agenoy, has induced the propri- etors, at the urg nt request of their friends, to offer it to the public, which they do with the utmost con- fitence in its virtu-s and wonderful curative prop ertis The following certificates, selected irom a large number, are, however, stronger testimony than the more word ofthe proprietors; and are all fiom gentlemen well known in th-ir localities, and of the highest respectability, many of thm residing in the city of Richmord. Va. F. BOYDEN, Baq,, cf the Exchange Hotel, Rich- mord, known everywhere says he hasseen the Med- icine called Can?er’s SPANISH MIXTURES, administe-ed in over a hundred cases, in nearly ell the diseases for wi ich it is recommended, with the most aston- ishingly good results. He says it is the most ex- traerdimary medicine he has ever seen. AGUS AND FEVEK—GREAT CURE.—I hereby certify that for three years i had Ague and Fever of the most violent description. I had several Phy sicians, took lerge quan‘ities of Quinine, Mercury, and I believe ali the Tonics advertised, but all with- out permanent relief. At last I tried Carter's Spanish Mixture, two bottles of which effectuaily ouced me, and I am happy to say I have had ueitcer chills or fevers since. 1 eonsider it the best Tonic in this world, and the only medieme that ever reached my case. JOHN LONGDEN. Bgavzs Ditcn, near Richmond, Va. ©. B. LUCK, Kaq., now in the city of Richmond and for many years in the Post Office, has such confidence in the astonishing efficacy of Carter’s Sp-nish Mixtare. that he has bought upwards of 68 bottles, which he has given away to the afil cted.— Mr. Lack says he has never known it to fall when taken according to directions. Dr. MING, a practiong Yhysician, and fo merly of the City Hotel, in the city of Kichmond, says he has witnessed in number of insienes toe effects es Oar er’s Spanish Misture, which were most truly harpiacg 6 srysin acese of Consumption, de- pendrnt on the Liver, the good effects were won- derful indeed. SAMUEL M. DRINKER, ofthe firm of Drinker & Morris, Richmond, was cured cured of Liver Com- pisint of three reese saperthe by the use of two b ttles of Oarter’s Spani+h Mixture. GREAT OURE Of SCROFULA—The Editors of the Richmond Republican h da se: vant employeu 1m their press room, cured of violent Scrofuis. com bned with Rheumatism, which entirely disabled him from work. Two bottles of Carters «panish Mixture made a perfect cure of him, and the Edi- wr. in a public notice, ray they ‘cheerfully recom- meni it to all who are afflicted with any disease of bloou * ee TILL ANOTHER CURE OF SOROFULA.—I had avery valuab.e boy cured of scrofula by Carter’s Bpanish Mixiure. I consider it truly # valuable meaicine. JaMES M. TAYLK, Conducwor on the P. and P. kK. K. Co. Richmond, Va SALT KHEUM OF Trane YARS STANDING Ua. IN THOMPSON, residing in the city of see wes cured by ‘three bottles of Carter’: p.meh Mix ure, of Slt nheum, whiob he hed for nea: ly twenty years, and which all the physiciens of the city could, not cure. Mr. Thomp:on .8 a Wels newn merchant in the city of Richmondf and his is most rec arkable. WM. 4. MATT 8 WS, of Richmord had a tervant Syphilis, in the worsc form, ty Ca ter’s pensh vure. He says he ch-erfally recom: mends it, and considers it @ very invalus! le me.i- cine. DWIN BURTON, commissioner of the revenue, «ays he has seen the gocd effects ot Carter's =penish Mixture im 8 number of sypail'tic cases, and says it is a perfect eure f rthat horrb ¢ disease. WM. @. HARWOUD, ef Ricnmoad, cured cf old ores and Uleers, wh ch disabled hiw feem w lking, ‘Took a few botties of Uarter's Mixture, aud was enabl-d to walk without « cratch, in a short time permanen ly cured. Principal Lepots at M. WARD, OLOBE & Co,, No. 88 Maicen Lane, New York. T. W DYO.T & Bune, No. 182 North Second st., Philadelpbis : ewe t & BEERS, No. 126 Main street, Rich- wed, Va. E i And for sale by CHARLES-BTONT, Washington, es aa oY PaBi, dlexsnaris, and bs Druzgsate Stes. 5 re-$l por bottle, or alx bottles for $55 sep 2i—ly - BALLS, &c. SECOND ANNUAL BALL NATIONAL GUARD MONDAY, December 4th, 1854, ? Shey NATIONAL GUARD respectfully annocnee to their friends and the public generally, that their 8 cond Annual Ball will be given on MON- DAY, December 4th, 1854, at JACKSON HALL. The Company pledge themselves to their kin: pa- trens and triends to make this an agreeable Bi!’. The Military will please appear in uniform No hats or caps allowed in the recom unless worn by the military. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentleman and ladies; to be had of the company. Committee of Arrangements. Capt. Jas. A. Tait, Sgt C R Bishop, Sgt J B Johnson, Corp F McGann, Corp B H Graham. nov 28—tb FIRST GRAND BALL WASHINGTON RIGHLANDERS AT JACKSON HALL, WEDNESDAY. December 6:h, 1854. A fete HIGHLANDERS, in announcing their tirst Grand Ball, would respectfally state to the mil itary and citizens ot the District that they have made all She necsenery arrangements to secure every ne all the pleasure they cou!d possibly desire. Ii wiil be in a style unsurpassed by any ball ever given in Wasbington. A splendid band of music is engaged, with the ad. dition of a Scotch Piper, who wil!, during the ever - ive, discourse some beautiful pieces of music on the Bi le ‘Tekets ONE DOLLAR—to be obtained of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Capt Jno Reese, Lt Jno Bain, Lt 1 F Cone, Ene gn Thos Mctrath, Lt Jno Walker, Qr Mr G@ W Flood. Managers on part of the Mititary. Maj Cen Walter hides Col Wm Hickey, Brig Gen Weigh'man, Lt Col Thos Riley, Maj Chan 8 Wallach, Me eee Doak 2 Mj RB Keyworth, a) -0on, Qr Mr Mocullom, Capt Jas Tai., Capt EC Carriogton, Capt Jno L Smith, Capt E M Bright, Capt G W Cutter, Capt P Barton Key, Surg Jas E Morgan, CaptG A Schwarsman, Lt Wm H Clarke. Capt Jos Peck. Managers on part of the Citisens. Gon Jno T Towers, Jno P Pepper, Esq Jno W Maury, Esq. W W 8-aton Esq Welt-r Lenox, B-q Jos H Brad ey, keq Jas M Oar:is 6. Esq EO Morg-n Daniel Kadeviffe, Eeq Rich’d Wallac , Kxq f2e0 8 Gia-on. Beg R Ficlev Hurt, E-q Tic ets ONE DOLLAR, to be hai of the members and at ‘he door ont e evening of :he ball. nov 27 —d SECOND COTILLON PARTY AMERICUS CLUB, On Wednesdsy Even ng, Dec. 37th, \AE AMERICUS CLUB have the pleasure of a - nouncing to th-ir triond« and the civzens g-:- eralle that their ECON’ CO°ILLON PAtTY wil tek- piaceon WEDNE DAY KVENING, Decemd r Q7th, 1864 Fu!l particulars in future advertisement. nov 21,25,2—3 THE SECOND EXHIBITION OF THE ME- TROPOLITAN MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE,§ For the Promotion and Excouragement of Manufactures, Commerce, and the Me- chantc and Useful Arts, sLL be opened at the City of Washington, on Thursday, the 8th d«y ot February, 1855, in the new and eplendid hall of the Smi heon’aa Insti- tution, which is one of the most magnificent rooms in ‘he Unied Stat+s. To this Exhibition the Manufacturers, Mechanics, Artists, Inventors, and all others desi ing to display the results of their labor, skill, ingenuity, and taste, from all portions of the Union, are cordially invited to contribute. Th: Machinery Department will be under the charge of a Special Superiatcedes +tesm power, fixtures, labor, &c.. will be given free of expense. All intending to exhibit are requested to give no- tice at as early a day as possible. Goods should be accompanied with « proper invoice. The Oommittee, therefore, feel that,in inviting eontributions from ail portions cf the Union to the Second Exhibition of the Mctropelitan Mechaic:’ Institute, they are « fering to the producer of xce’- lent articles a valuable opportunity of making known to the whole country their novelty and util- itv, the au: erior etyie of their workmanship, and their adaptation to the purposes for which they may beintended. They would respectfully solicit from the Ladies those specimens of elegant handiwcrk, wh:ch, here tofore, have formed so atéractive and important a feature of these displays. It is proposed to subm t ailsuch contributions to a © ittee of Ladies, and to award to articles of mer »premiums of jewelry, &o., suited to the tastes of Ghe fiirexhibitora, . The Hall wiil be opened @r the receptiod of Goode on Monday, tle 29th ot Januarr, and on the even- ing of “hursday, the 8th of February, at 7 o’clock, the Exhibition will be formally opened fi the reseption of visiters, and continue open about four weeks. No article deposited after Faturday night, the of of February, con be entered upon the Judges’ Lists for competition or preniium, except such as the Com mittee sball be satisfied were dispatched from a dia- tance in time to have reached the Hal! by thatday, but fai ed to arrivefrom unavoidable detention. Articles designed for exhibition only will be re ceived, free of eharge, until Tuesday night, the 6th of February, at 10 o’clock ; aft-r » hich time, depos itors will be subject to a charge of from 60 cents to $1, for each article deposited. Apprentices and ors, who contribute articles of their own make or invention, shal! specify their e88. All articles deposited for competition and pre mium must be of American manufacture, conspicu- ously labeled with appropriate names; the name ot the maker and inventor, (if known,) and the name of the depositor; a copy of which label must be fur- nished the cierk at the time of brin: the goods for entry on the record. Prices may fixed, or not, at the option of the exhibitor. Depositor , at the time of entrv, will receive a ticke: of title to thelr goods, which ticket will also admit them to the mat all times when open to the public N B.—oods should be address as follows: “Exhibition of the Metropolitan Mschantcs’ Insi- tute, Washington, D.C,” and shox id have the nw ture of the articles, and the mame cf the party send- ing them, distinctly marked on th: Unpes 2 They should also be socom) ut & dot Bed invoice. Circulars, con! instructions, will be fur and any tion given, on appli- cation to the nding Secretnry, to whom all communications on the business of the Institute shouid ne addressed. oot 31- lawiw LE THE EAG! P) Os ater = Jno F Coyle, Fsq B B French, Esq M W Ga't Esq Joe hil fagton, Eeq Wo H Winter, Ksq Pe j Burns. Eq F McNer’ anv, Esq H F Loud n, Esq Geo W Ochran, Esq. ni OF BiXTH STKE. T ASD Pennsylvania Avenue, are now receivirg the finest assortment ef CHANDELIERS and GAS FiX- LURES ever eff-red to the citizens of Warhington and at the same time “cheaper than the cheapest ” ail that ie necessary is to give «call tobe convi noed of this fact. The superior facilities of this House snavies them to se'l their goods and do work at a Jess rate than apy of the retailers f this city. Thankful for the very liberal patronage of the itisens of Washington and vicini'y, the pr. prietor assures them that with the addition of a number o} the best = fitters and plumbers of Philadelphia and New cre So Bis yowernt Leas he will be abla to doa) work in branches in the mo +t au- perior style, avd, as before stated, ch- sper than the cheapest, INO. BEASE. oot 25—dtletJan. OYS AND OUTHS WINt kk LO] HING.— We are now recel a large arsortment of Boys’ and Youths’ WINTER OLOTHING, of new and fs: hiovable styles, consisting of Overcoats and Txlmus Fro.k snd Sack Coats Roundabouts Jackets, Plein and taney Gassimere Pants, th, Suk, Stim and Merino Vests, - Ww end colored Shirts, ers, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, do , &. int Sotitag to be found fe this cy Shia te ona ‘Jorhing » which we are det rmined to sel! meer re ALL & STRPHEN| Pa. avenue, bet Ninth and Tenth ent xt door ty Iron Hall. nov 17—tf 'News] ~ oo es | vERme ‘Singie copy, pez snnum...- O@> Case, mvakiaBLy mm apvanes. Qg> Single copies (in wrappers) cau be procurst & the counter, im:neciniply after the iaue of the paper. Price-—TaRee CEFTS. Posermastexs who act as agents will be alowe commission of owenty per cen: me is to no avail. Her face turned black: she died; Dr. T. said her death or those spells was caused by the long continued use of iron: that it affected the brain and caused herdeath. This conversation was addressed to Dr. Mel). - Miss P. bad three spasms: as the fourth came on she died; wse in one When | ar- rived; in fifteen minutes afterwards an- other came on; say in two hours from first, the 3d came on, re} 4 About three years ago, two little boys, | from Ist, the 4th, when she di decently acted, the jon sipautiag spasms, head and shoulders were thrown be about thirteen, and the younger elev-} back; don’t know positionof arms d en, called at the lodging-house for va-}spasms. When off, she threw ~ a > grants, in this town, for a night’s lodg-| and wiped forehead, and smoot! her ing. The keeper of the house (very | hair—exhausted when convulsions passed properly) took them to the vagrants’ of- | off; perspiration very great; entirely con- fice to be examined, and, if proper ob-] scious between spasms; first indications jects, to be relieved. The account “they of return of spasms was nervousness; gave of themselves was extremely affect- | eyes opened wide; very much dilated and ing, and no doubt was entertained of its } Staring round the room; noticed frothing truth. It appears that but a few weeks| at the mouth twice—if noise had any ef- had elapsed since these poor little wand-| fect on her, did not notice it. All that erers had resided with their parents in] Seemed to aXect her was Dr. T.’s ab- London. The typhus fever, however, in} Sence; when she spoke, seemed intelligi- one day carried off both father and ble and conscieus—during spasms, her mother, leaving the orphans in a wide] fece would turn very dark, but return te world, without a home and without] natural color whenever spasms passed off, friends. Immediately after the last trib-| looked like as if she was in perfect ute had been paid to their parents’ mem- | health—body swollen after death—don’t ory, having an uncle in Liverpool, poor | know whether rigidity or flexibility su- and destitute as they were, they resolved] pervened, she was very ileshy—as last to go and throw themselves upon his pro- | spasm came, she noticed that Dr. T. was tection. ‘Tired, therefore, and faint,| absent and inquired for him; seemed to they arrived in this town on their way. | be the same nervousness and twitching of Two bundles contained their little all | the whole body, as present in other In the youngest boy’s pocket was found.| <pasms. (Here witness described body, neatly covered and carefully preserved, a and the manner in which it was dressed Bible. The keeper of the lodging-house, | for interment, for the purpose of idenufi- addressing the little boy, said: cation.) During spastus, convulsed from “<You have neither money nor meat, | head to foot—limbs straight and rigid. will you sell me this Bible? I will give] |The mother of Miss Pharr wasalso ex- you five shillings for it.” amined. She testified to the marriage «No ;” exclaimed he, (the tears roll engagement, and closed her evidence ing down his youthful cheek ;) ‘Ill thus : . ' starve first.’ ‘+ She told him she did not believe he Then said the keeper: ‘‘There are} intended to marry her, and that she was plenty of books to be bought besides] tuined, and that he was the cause of it. this; why do you love this Bible so One sentence was, ‘*[ trust you will much ?” never treat another lady as you have «No book has stood my friend so much | ‘reated me ” Had several conversations as my Bible,” replied the boy. with Dr. T.. once abont six weeks after « Why, what has your Bible done for her death. Told him I was sorry he had you @”’ asked the keeper. not given iron at Christmas wher I wish- The boy answered: ‘‘ When T was a edit done. He said her stomach was on little boy, about seven years of age, I such a condition, i would not do to give became a Sunday scholar in London. her iron now; replied that she had te- Through the kind attention of my mas-| ker none until the first week in Sep em- ter, I soon learned to read my Bible—| ber. He said there was some irou in the this Bible; young as I was, it showed] ssafeeida. Told bim her stomach was me that I was a sinner, and a great one,}!2 n° better con jition when she did take too; it also pointed me to a Saviour ;| iron than when she refused it. The pills and I thenk God that I have found mer-} Sent on the 25th were sent unsolicited. cy at the hands of Christ, and I am]! asked Dr. I. after Agnes’ death if ne not ashamed to confess him before the} ad sent for strychnine. He said he bad world.” sent to Dr. Coleman for three grains. Yo try him still further, six shillings | Asked him when? He ssid two months were then offered him the Bible. ‘No,’ Previous to her death. Asked him what said he, ‘for it has been my support al! he got it for; hesaid for Mrs. a C3 the way from London ; hungry and wea-| head, that she had gotten a fall. Dr. T. ry, often have I sat down by the way- commenced the treatment of Agnes’ case sides to read my Bible, and have found about the middle of January, 1853. She refreshment from it.” heard the rumors of strychnia about two Thus did he experience the consola-j Weeks after Agnes’ death. Never seen tion of the Psalmist, when he said, “Thy | ®"y attack similar to the one she died. comforts have refreshed my soul.” He| Her general health before her death, wae was then asked, «What will you do| 4S good as usual. Noticed her vomiting when you get to Liverpool, should your first while in Appomattox, in November, uncle refuse to take you in?” The re-| 1853. The good spirits of Agnes were ply may excite a blush in many Chris- caused by Dr. T. telling her that he was tians: “« My Bible tells,” said he, ‘when | &°ing to Botetourt to make the arrange- my father and mother forsake me, then | Ment for their marriage. the Lord will take me up.” The man On the morning of her death she asked could go no further, for the tears choked | Me to cut her out some sewing. Agnes his utterance, and they both wept to | Slept in my room, except when visiting NO. 599. EVENING STAR. NOTHING LIKE THE BIBLE. AN AFFECTING AND REMARKABLE TALE. The circumstance itself occurred in the town of Warrenton, and was relatec there at a Bible meeting, by a gentleman of respectability and veracity connected with the society. The circumstance wa introduced in the following words : gether. They had in their pockets tick-}#broad. She was at Mrs. Allen’s sad ets as rewards for their good conduct,| Mrs. Payne’s early i. December. Had from the school to which they belonged, } 20 Suspicion of anyth wrong the post mortem eXamination. Dr. 1. and Agnes hud private mterviews, some- umes, in a room to themselves. He vis- ited us often; there was no other person addressing my daughter—had no male associates. Agnes was person of warm attachment. She was in her twentie' ear. She had studied all the English » Latin, French, and Greek; was & person of good education. She saw the large pill the night before her death ; sup, she took it in the morning. Dr. T. was with Agnes while at Payne’s. Dr. T. brought her home. Asked Mrs. and Mr. Pharr’s assent to the marriage, in January, 1852. Agnes had ordered her marriage apparel from Lynchburgh ; ee to Kona a dae toe after leath.”” The father of Miss Pharr has died since the death of his daughter, of anxiety and grief. The trial was still in progress at our last accounts. Wantep.—A small American or Pro- testant girl, about 12 or 14, to do the work of a small family, and to take care of children. Apply at 372 Bleeker street, in the fancy store. The above is taken from a late num- ber of the New York Sun. «A girl of 12 or 14, todo the work of a small family, and takecare of children !”” This iscon- sidered work for two or three negroes in the South, and yet these Northerners, who have so much sympathy for our slaves, think nothing of it. Can there be @ worse slavery thau that which compels a giri of 12 or 14 todo the work of a small family, and take care of children ? Hundreds of similar cases occur in the left; D large cities of the East. What shall we missed him and inquired if Dr. T. had] say to those people who are ever strain- gone; noticed that she was becoming | ing at a gnat and swallowing a camel ? very much excited and hastened to her} Louisville Democrat. bedside; begged her to be composed, and said to her, the Dr. will be back di-] Lorreny Psst.—Most of our business men, and even our i rectly;, commenced rubbing her hands clergymen, complain and slapping her cheeks, to prevent a of being constantly annoyed by circulars from lottery schemers of all kinds, and return of thore awful hysterical convul- sions, for 1 thought it was excitement | hailing from all parts of the country, but that was bringing them on; could not| particularly from Baltimore. Some gen- prevent a return ; the symptoms herald-j tlemen, who are justly and prudently ing & return were present; but the pow-| very much opposed to any connection ers of life were so far exhausted as wo be} whatever with suck ewindl: a Oe Px mprend unable to support a convulsion; she sick- | have endeayored to get reli from the ened.at the stomach. With difficulty | annoyance by requesting the ostensible her mother and myself threw her shoul-| lottery firms no longer to take the liberty ders far enough lorward to keep her from of sasiing, Pees eerees Instead. how- strangli @ laid ber down ;~ called | ever,.of this being attended to. they have Dr. T., for he was stil! within hearing ;] been assailed with insult worthy of the he ‘returned, 80 did Dr. McD.;in a short] eudacity of unprincipled gamblers. time; they ‘used their utmost “skill, but Herald. and thankfulness and humility were visi- ble in all their deportment. ° At night these two orphans, bending their knees at the side of their bed, com- mitted themselves to the care of their Almighty Father—to him whose ears are open to the prayers of the poor and des- titute; and to him who has said, “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me.” The next morning these refreshed little wanderers arose early, dressed themselves for their journey and set out for the town of Liverpool; and may He who hears the ravens’ cry, bear and answer their petitions, guide them through time, and bless them in eternity. (Christian Index. A REMARKABLE CASE IN VIRGINIA. THE TRIAL OF DR. THOMPSON. A case of more than ordinary interest is now in progress in Virginia. Dr. William B. Thompson is under trial at the Special Term of the Circuit Court of Alleghany charged with the murder of Miss Agnes Pharr. The indictment sets forth that Miss Pharr was poisoned by strychnine, administered in a pill pur- porting to be iron, and partly so. The accused and the deceased were under an engagement of marnage at the time. Mrs. Pitzer, one of the principal wit nesses, testified to the sudden illness of Miss Pharr, and io the fact that Dr. T. and Dr. McDonald were called to her aid. The closing part of the evidence of Mrs. P. was es follows: When the third spasm passed off, Dr. T. touched Dr. McD. on the shoulder, and they both left; immediately she