Evening Star Newspaper, January 30, 1855, Page 4

ING STA EVEN LINES 2 Addressed to the S eaker of the Massachusets House of Representatives by a Member of the Gen- iral Court. A Political Pome. Muty poten'ate! how d’ ye fel settin up th: Like a fowl! upon a roost fritin =F edh he brood of} chickens? ra don’t feel your oats—of coarse you You ain’t some punkins What d’ye mean by tryin’ er speech—hey? n yenur eown vailyation’ Dont yeow spose | Know when I’m in order's wat} ® as yeow. If 1 aint in order. not yourn ? You all-sufficient cuss—consarn your picture! Can’t I say nothin’ without hearin’ yer infernal ham mer A dentin’ of the makogany?—that ‘ere desk cost | suthin, I calliiate. Be yeow in partner-hip with a cabinet-maker ? ‘There’s me and batt adezen onus don’t mean to! stan’ it a great while. | T reckon a good lickin’ wouldn't spile yeow, mis- | ter,— And I know a few wouldn’t mind pitchin inter “Peanuts and freedom er debate!” look in the Char ter— ~ ‘The Bill er Rights and Cushiq’s manual— And see ef yeow can find precedents for your aeshuns Ef I go hom without gettin’ off one speech What'll d’ye spose become of my poliitikl= chances? Is ita scheme of yourn to reduce me to my old ayecauon i] Of pedting sand, @ysters, cream cakes, lamp ile, apple sarce and fine tooth combs—yeow mis- a ungratefle, chouder head. . id stick-in the mud ! Don't you here me! Blast that hammer ! —_+—-+ Tue Deron Jupce.—A Dutchman who who settled in the far West became rich, and was in due course elected a judge. One day he was to sum up the evidence against a prisoner, and on look- ing around for him, found him playing chequers with the sheriff, while fore- man of the jury was fast asleep. Re- plenish'.+ ‘ce ample judicial chair with his brosucast person, he thus addressed the jury. «Mr. Voreman and t’other jurymans : Der prissoner, Hans Viecker, is vinished his game mit ter sheriff, and has peat him, but I shall take gare he don’t peat me. Hans has been tried for murder before you, and your must pring in der wardick, but it must be ‘cording’ to dere law. De man he kil’t wasn’t kil’: at all, as it was broved he is in der jail at Morrisdown for sheep stealing. Put dat ish no matter. Dere law says ven dere ish t’out you give ’em to der bris- oner: put here dere ish no tout; so you see ter der brisoner is guilty. Pe sides, he is a great loafer. 1 have knowed | him vifty year, and he hashn’t tone a s ditch of wark in all dat dimes; and dere ish no one debending upon him for deir livin’, and he is no use to nopody. i dink it would pe good blans to hang him for de example. I dink, Mr. Vore- mans, dat he better pe hung next Fourt’ o July, as dere militia is goin’ to drain in another county, and dere would be no yun goin’ on here!” it should be added, to the credit of the jury, that in spite of this learned and impartial charge, they acquitted the prisoner, finding him ‘‘ Not Guilty, if he would leave the State.” ‘that’s my constit oant’s look out, (Oh, the smartness of American boys! they understand you before you are half done speaking. They see through you like a pane of glass, when you are mildly lying for the very best of motives. ‘They drive a bargain with you before you make up your mind to trade or not trade. They write for the press at eleven or thirteen; edit a paper at fifteen; at twen- ty, they are cashiers of a bank, partners in a merchant's house, first mate of a ship, captains in the the volunteer regi- ments, stump-orators, political character, and aspirants to the presidency. — (> Ata meeting of the clergymen, not long since, a reverend gentleman by the name of Loss, of dimensions seme- what extended, presented himself. Says one of the brethren to him: «* When you left your people you were a great Loss.” ‘- Yes,” said another, ‘* but when he dies he will be no Loss.” “Yes,” says a third, ‘* will be a dead Loss.” Here the reverend gentlemen ceased, being at a loss. i>” The new year poet of the Monroe Commercial is ‘‘ some.” Only listen to him: “ As well old bachelors and maids Might try to make a baby show, f all the printer lads, make a new year’s add: MOVEMENTS Nene. OF OCEAN STEAMERS. Leave For Days. Jai rr ARRIVALS AT PRINCIPAL HOTELS \Viltarda’ flovei—u.a &3c. wittare. is Gilbert, NB Rev E Tharston, Mass JT Corneil, NY Dahmerhans, do S Trowbridge & lady, do J M Lowes, Army Col Gilphin, Md Dr Magruds, do FS Hotton, Bng’d H G Hallesk, NY M _H Grinnell, NY W A Caldwell and lady, T do do M Livingston, do -y Fr — do E & Morgan, do . C Leitch, Md W M Fvarts, do Mre Tenyck, Md E Goodwin, NY H Wenzel, Mase Mrs B Haight, NY Miss A Sauth, do M Thomas, do W L Bauning, Pa H J Horn, do W H Aspinwall, NY nard. do J A Thomas, do T J Cram, Pa ‘ational (otel—x. p. wittarp. T D Day, Mo G W Hutchins, NY A Oppentine, NY JCB Ma N B Glover, Alu Vt J F Glover, du ‘a Gen L. Combs, Ky f do B Kandail, P= L€ Dunean, SC Yr Sharpless. do © 8 =mith, ind Miss Sharpless, do F Spencer, Md J E Devetin & NY J Carter, do Miss \ DHarris,Md = J A Reain, Cal N A Thompson, Va W HY Mackett, NH F T Claxton, do Oo! T Carroll, Ma W Campbell & lady, Il Col C P Kane, do Mrs M Kelly, cid and Mrs Mel.ean, NY servant, Va Miss McLean, do W Woodward, Md H Wenzell, Mass J.B Roberts, do L Fo nk, Pa W Tyler, do € C Fulton, Md P N Kelly, do C R Vaugha, Va JIC Weeks, NY w Cartwright, Pa HP Smith, Pa J Clegg & lady, O JA Kennedy T Comming, Mass G A Gilmore, Mass Browns Hetel.—r. r. & u. snows, DCM 4 Z Miss J Rose, do’ ol Capt BF Darracott and H J Bachner. Ky Indy, do € D Boyle, Ma J W Porter, do J Hunt, do - H iotesy ig LC Leiteh, do W P Berry, Mé F A Stoughte: / J Bariing, jr, do AR Zeott, ae bh R B Chenowith, do 8 Hood, do — United Stetea Hote! —x. ze. HACKNEY. J John: Tenn 8 M Smith, Mass GL Ward, do GW Lock, NH T George, Wis W Burleigh, do A Kyger N E Smith, no J Hart, jr, NY EC Allen T Edwards, do J P Taylor, Pa T Pron, Md J W Schuyler, NY swrence, Me Z E Kondrap meleung, Md A Peterson BB Sennen, Ni L Bassett, Cr g ven | New Betfonl, or Kdgartown, Massachusetts, at the Optien of the contractor, to be determined on at the t me cf acc pting the bid, in ti-ht, well made casks, to squash eout free = table for shipping, in prime order, on or before 22.000 ('wenty-two thousand) gallens best | 34,970 (fou Ys} 18.000 (efghteen thousand) gallons best winter- sperm 12 000 (t«elve thousand) gallons best spria; Treacy DsPantyrnt,— (ffice Li SP*RATR SEALED PR°PCSALS will b= re- ceived at this office intil Le’eicck p.m , on Thurs ot February 1855, for supplying the ablishment the follo lots or oit to be d livered aleng-ide of the t. upply vess-! at Boeton, New York city, ‘ollo ting dates rep ctiv: and algo atthe re- ive pints named on the lakes, vis: Lor No.1. 8,090 (°'gbt thoucand) gallons best winter strained or pressed sperm oil, and ering: strained or pressed sperm oil. to be delivered on the Ist day of March, 1855 Lot No. 2. n thonrand) galfons best winter ined or pressed sperm oil, aud 000 (sixteen thousand) ralion= best «pring strain- ed or pressed sperm of, to be delivered on the Ist day of May, 1856, as above Lot No. 3. strained Or pressed cil, and or pressed a pe oil, to be deliv: on the 1: t day of June, 1855 FOR THE LAKES. Lor No 4. 7,609 (seven thousand five hundred) gallons best winter strained or pressed sjerm oil, aud 7,590 (seven th d five hundred) gallons bast ‘pring strained or presed sperm oil, to be delivered at Budlalo, New York, to the pr~ per officer autherized to receive it, on the 15th day of April. 1855, or immediately af- ter the opening of the Erie canal 450 (four huodred and fifty) gallons best winter strained or pressed sperm oil, an 450 (four Lu dred aad fifty) gal'ons best spring- atraiced or pressed sperm cil, to be delivered to the ©» lector aud - »perintendent of lights xt Pratt:burz, New York, on the 16th day ef Apii, 1855, or imm-diately after the opening of the Erie canal. Ail of the oil comprised in Lot No 4 to be deliv- ered at the above mentioned places for the hghts oa the akes, must be in small fron-bound casks, in prime order, free from leakage, containing from thirty to fifty gallons each, and free from all expense to the United States; ail the costs for transportation, damage, and leakage being at the charges and risk of the contractor or contractors, and all tests and inspection to be made prior to the transportation of the oil from the contractor's warehouse, or other pla’ e of deposit. The several lo‘s of cil requird to be delivered alongs.d- of the eup ly vessels eball be ao delivered when the sad yersel=+hal: be in +ad’pes to re- ceive the .ame, and in cace the supply veseels should not be to receive the oll en the day» herein \ for the delivery, then the contra:ting party ( Hberty tod [vec it to an authoriged azgemt bt house estabiishment at the point of de- antshill bs entitled to payment therefer, within fifteen days of such de'ivery. Al: che oj] contracted for under the torezoing propo be subjected to usual tests of epecifiegravity, temperature at which it will remain limpid, by bur- ning end such other means as may bs thought preper by the person or persons to whom that duty may be assigned by the Light-House Board, before it will he accepted ‘The winter-strained oi! to remain limp- il at a temperature of 32 degrees of Farenheit or lower. and tie spring-strained ofl at a temperature of 40 degrees of Farenheit or lower. Proposals ec ived and cousilered for cach lot separately, or for the whole qvantity reqvired, at the cption of the bidder. but no bid will enter- tained for a lees quantity than i+ comprised in one of the severa’ lot des gaated Nos 1,2,8,and 4. The bids must state explc:y the lot orlots prop sed for by the number or rumbers, the quantity of exch ke f ofi im the lot or lots, aad the price per gal- loa of each quality of oil. All bids must be sealed, and endorsed “Proposals for Oil tor Light- Houses,” and then placed in anoth- er envelope, and directed to the Secretary of the Light House Board, Washington, D. C. A bond, with security to the satisfaction of the de partment in a penalty equal to one-fifth the amount of wach con'ract male under the foregoing propo- sala, will be required + f each contractor, con litioned f the faitsful portormazee of each contract, to be ed within ten é after the acceptaace of the bid. ‘The board, under the authority of the department reserves the right to reject apy bid, though itmay be the lowest, from other & ons than its smeunt. By order of the Light-Iouse Board THORNTON A. J 18—tawtistFib H. SEMKEN, JEWELER, No. 330 Pa. avenue. Sth and 1th streets., it assortin ings, Seal Rings ains, Seals, Lock ROSENKRANZ PIANOS. T’ received two of the above unequalled in stu ts direct from the Manu. y in Dresden, Germany. These} ving both, after a long seal d voyage, arrived in perf i y tee of their Musie Depot, cor. Pa. x u - Lith and D sts. jan 6- Orrick Oy Anux CLOTEUNe ame Bauirac: Pa taperpwa, Dee. £2, 1854. EBALED PROPOSALS will be received at thic office until 10 o'clock, a. ma, of th st day of January next, for furnishing by cou he follow. ing army euppti d ranterials, de!iv: rable at the United States Clothing and Equipage Depet, Schuyl- kill Arrens!, iv quantities as required, vis: 5,000 yards 64 dark biue (indigo dyed) twilled cloth, weighing 21 ounces per yard 5,009 yards 6-4 sky blue (indigodyed) twilled cloth, - weighivg 22 ounces per yard 10,000 army blankets wool, gray, (with the letters U.B. in Diack, four inches long, in the center,) to be seven feet long and five fect wide; each blanket to weigh five az, A flannel, cotten and woo! cotton . ad 54 wide, weig ing 142603 50 22'% 1b “ “ “ “ “ wa 10,000 « 33 “ “ oe 5,000 “ biue flannel for lining great coats 4,000 dozen pairs halt stockings, 3 rizes, weighing 3 pounds per dog+n, of good sound wool, doubled and twisted yarn. Thoge knit by hand preferred Brass scales, N.O. 3. serg. 001 Bronze “ Staples for coats (brass) Nase’ — crimson and 3 inch worsted lace, crimson, gree! orange red, sky blue, and yellow diss 4 Pompons bodies Pelt Glazed leather, for visors and chain straps Morocco, for eap linioge Oil silk, for cap covers Blue serge, for coat Sewing silk ond twist Linen threads Drums, complete artillery and infantry Dum cords, head batter and snare. snares ects, slings and sticks, pairs — eer fies, B and © jes, extra wou! and ti ts Coif "s axes, (felling) —— apt Axe and hat hau Tin canteens, to hold three pints Buating, red, white, aud blue Tent poies aud pine, sete for hospital, wall and come| inva tenis Bolting rope, tent cord Garrisou and recruiting balliards Wooden tent buttons and «lips Brass spurs, pairs Blank books and stationery W-x, upper and sole leather. All of whieh it is desirable should be of domestic manufecture, and must conform, in all respects, to the standard pattern sealed in this office, where aa aete examined. ple patterns will be seut by mail, additional information upon che cubject which may oe by manufacturers wishing t+ offer pro- “ “« “ rp privs. “ The privilege is reserved of increasi: one- third, the quantity of #1! the supplies ae gh md Contracts will bs based upon accepted proposnle, for the fulfillment of which two or more securities Will be required. B.ds are desired only from man Ufacturers, or reznlac dealers in the article to be furnished, and none will be Tespected or con sidered trom any oue who is nct known as & manu- facturer or regular dealer in the desired supplics ; which fact, or the reverse iust be distinetly et ited im the bids offered, as well as the numes and address of the persops intended {> be proposed as secur fo een contest is oblained b cont Bg propovals should be endo: © Proposals for Army Supplies.” — GQ, H. CROSMAN, Major and Quartermaster U. 2, dec 37—eot31 Jan + A great vari-ty of og Also, St. Perry sparkling red and white Claret, at ~ JOHN FH: ; "Os, Olgara &e., Poune/ivauie aveune, south sida viva Ven! south «| cane 43g and Sixth streets, has Sater his full stock and arsoriment of the above, consisting in of— Port of variows grades, Champagne different brands ine Wins, some of it spaik- trices from $8 50 per dosen to the highest om der And numerous other kinds of Wine Also, very superior Oognec, pale and dark: am, Scheid» am Gin, Jamais Ki: ine 7] Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana here des 19—2awSw PROPOSALS FOx MAIL BAGS. Post Oretce Department, January 12, i855. EALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Department until 9 o’clock a. m., of the 23d of alg foto lags furnishing for four years from the Ist times as may be required a service, mail bags of the following description, to next, in such quantities and at such ordered for the mail wit: Canvas Mail Bugs. Size No. 1, (43 inches in length, and 62 inches in circumference,) to be le of cotton canvass, weighing 15 ounces to the yard of 27 inches width; the yarn ofthe fabric to be doubled and twisted and five-fold. Size No.2, (41 inches in length, and 48 inches in cireumference,) to be made of cotton canvar-, weighing 15 ounces to the yard of 27 inches th, and the cloth to be woven in every respect of the first size of Size No. 3, (32 inches in length and 38 inches in circumference,) to be made of cofton canvass, weighing 10 ounces to the yard of 2 inches width, and the cloth to be Woven as above described. The canvass bags of sizes Nos. 1 and 2 are to be mate with a sufficte.t number of eyelet holes, and provided with strong cord to secure their mouths. All are to be well and distinetly marked U. S. Mail,” and to be numbered according to the sizes above specified. Leather and Canvass Pouches. Size No. 1, 48 in. in length, and 60 in. circumference Size N 4l do do 48 lo Size N 36 do do Size N 36d0 do 3 Size No.5.26do do 28 ‘The body of the leather pouches is to be made of and substantial bag- leather, well tanned, weigh- ing for Nos. | and 2 not less than 8 ounces, and for the smaller sizes not less than 7 ounces to the’ sq. foot; the bottom and flap to be of good skirting leather, well tanned, and the same to be well and strongly secured with the best iron rive s, well tnned. The canvass pouches are to be made of densely woven canvass, 8° as to resist water, or st least equal to that of which the pouches now in the serrice ere made. Leather and Canvass Horse-mail Bags, (in saddle bags form.) Size No. 1. Body 48 inches iong, and 42 inches in circumference at the widest parts ; ends or bottoms ots me, 14 by 26 inches Siz 2. Body 44 inthes long, and 36 inches in circus:ference at the widest parts ; ends or bottoms of same, 12 by 24 inehes ize No 3. Bo ty 42 inches long, and 32 inches m cumfrrence at the widest parts; ends or bottoms of saine 10 by 20 inches The leather horse mail bags are to be made of | 5 good aud substantial bag leather, well tanned, and weighing not less than 7 « es to the square font, and tie seams to Le weil and strongly sewed ; «r, if rivetted, to be xo done as to chafe the horse or rider. The canvass horse mail bags are to be made of the same quality of fabric as the pouches above de seribed. Canvass and Leath«r Drop letter Pouches, (with side pockets.) Size No. 4. 30 in. in length, and 36 ia circumference Size No. 5. 26 do do 28 do Canvass Newspaper Mail Bags. No. 1, (48 inehes in fength an ference,) to be made oiton can the yard of 22 in d locked. and to have a handle at eac end. No. 2, (41 inches long and 48 inches in cir- mferenee,) to ner of eons! . Prop:sals for improvements in the construction of any of the above-described mail bags, or in the ma- terials thereof, are invites; and the rela’ alue and adaptation to the servi as to be 8 din determin » proposals will be considered if not accom- ed with samples of cach artic onstruction, quality of m: P proposed, and also with e' nvenience be used in d for at the rates -pro. on the bids will be made on or before y of May nest, and the bidder or bidders chosen will be required to enter into contract on or before the 15th day of Jene next, with bond and ‘sureties for a faithful performance of the gations as entered into, hiladel phi >, Md.: Washington, Montgomery, Piutsburgh, D. C.; Charleston 8. Ala.; New Orleans, La Louis- » Ky. incinnati, Ohio; a L , Mo., in sic quantities and at such times as the Depart- ment may require ; and they are to be rigidly ii spected before delivery, and none are to be received ; eh shall be inferior tu the specimens or stand- ard bogs. To enable bidders to estimate the number of the different kinds of mail bags which will probably be r quired, they are in'ormed that there were fur- nished for the use of the Department, during the year which ended 30b June last. 2,135 leather pouches ; 3.978 canvass pouches ; 450 leather horse- mail bags; 605 canvass horse mail bags ; and 17,110 ca: vase mail bags. The proposals should be endorsed “* Proposals for Muil Bags,” and be addressed to the “ Postmaster General.” JAMES CAMPBELL, 1 1S—lawlw Postmaster General. PR SSSR ee Saas Se EXPECTED NEW YEAR PRESEN’S. F all the branches of business conducted in this ty, Groceries, perhaps, of all others afford the smallest profits, and should have the preference for cash, and no one in thet business oan continue if his customers @ t prompt in settlement by short notes orcash. Desirous of closing up for the past, I »arnestly request all who are indebted to cali aud settle wi hout delay. I will farther give notice that all fature bills which may be contracted with me must be made Tefer-nce to, and with the disiinct understand- ing that they are to be closed m »othly, by cash or notes at 30 days, which I have prepared for the pur- pose, except ruch of my old customers who have el- - Zz. M. P. KING, NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Orrice or MetRopourran RAILROAD Company, Georgetown, DP’. C., Dec. 26, 1855. Mand bedging of Yrty toreo Sad othe COR} 1s 01 rty-three 43; miles of this road will be received at the ot eh the cot iy util three o'clock p.m. on the léth day o: February next. The maps, profiles, plans, and speci! bce for inspeetion on and afer the 5th day of ory. The Métropolitan Railroad is designed to extend from ‘he cities of Washington and Georgetown to the Baltimore and Ohio Bailrcad, by an easy #nd d- rect route, connecting with the latter road east of the “Point ern the Potomac river, and @ saving ¢ uce on the first vinet. miles of the present trevelled route from the Ag tal to the Western and Northwes-ern States of for- or miles. foas will from the point of intersection wit! Baltimore and Ohio Keilroad the rout tenga the City of Frederick, and, ing through the rich- est agricul'ural districts of Maryland, terminates in the City of He, own, where it connects with lines of railr » now in cperation extending to Harrisburg, ‘he Pennsylvania Central Railroad, & The portion of the road for which propossis are ee diy Otero from the westerly line of the rict of um 3% mies from orgetow a: to the city of Prodan oo y Proposals will be received forthe work in sections . _ mile each, or for the entire distance of 434 oa. The work ts generally of a medium character for this part of the country, with rome heavy cutting in earth and rock) and bridging ; and every facility existe for prosecuting it vigoreusly and econo- my at all s*asons of he year. e country isele — and rolling, well watered, and remarkably ‘The time c-nditioned for the eompletion of the contracts will be from one to two years. Any further informstion desired persons pro- Posing for the work will be furnished st the office, or may be had by addressing the Precident of the company by letter prior to the day of letting. By order cf the Bovrd ot Directors aoucay DODGE, President. DMON RENCH, Neer. dec 29. 2awtFeb5 ~ oars cad oe _ APEK MUISTENER.—A New Invention for mvistening the leaves of a Copying Book, Post age Stamps, Envelopes, and aac” the fi 3 when couuiing bank bills, Also. useful for various other purposes. It will be found an it ible article for everv desk. It is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come into geneial use. TAYLOR & MAURY, jan 8 Agents for Washington. 50 cents; all other wy freight and no commissions charged. for freight promptly brs gery to by the ATHAM’S LINE OF 0 KB will leave Alexandria at 4, aad Tn and pm Wl Qe ee pm can be secured at the Office, Pairfax st., FARE—FPor the first trip up and last trip down, regular trips 26 cents. LATHAM & COOK. CROMWELL’S BALTIMORE ST! BETWEEN BALTIMORE Trunks extra. _jan8—af * NEW YORK & BOSTON, Boston. This line affords unequalled facilities to the busi ness men of the District of Columbia. The Agents er point will receive freight and give a through bill of lading to Washington at the lowest rates ol z Applications agents: tesco nee bs E a¢e, ee TL CROMW El Corner Washington and Albany sts., N.Y. JNO, W. SCHANK, jan 14—d3m Foot of India Wharf, Boston. FOR THE WEST AND SOUTH. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIBGROAD IMPROVED ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRAVEL! IMPORTANT CHANGES OF-SCHEDUDE!! SS The late completion of th- RE conic Obio Railroad between Wheeling and ‘umbus, uniting, as it dos, by ro short and direct a line, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with all portions of the West (and North avd Southwest,) gives this route tly increase? alvantaves to thtovgh travelers in that direction. On and after MUNDAY, November 37, 1854, the trains will be run as follows: FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS. Two fast trains daily will run in each direction First—The MAIL T N, leaving Camden Station at 7 a. m., instead of 8 c’clock #8 heretofore, (except on Sundsy,) ant my ty Wheeling at 2 40 a. Second--The EXPRE&S TRAIN, leaving at 5p m inetesd of at 7 p. m., as heretofore, and running through to Whes'ing in about 17 hcurs, reaching there et 1025 a.m. This traia will step at Wash- ington Junction, Sykesville, Monocacy, Herper’s Ferry, Martinsburg, *ir John’s Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg, Newburg, Fetterman, Farm- ingto», Cameron and Moundévill+ only, for wood and water and meals. Both there trains make prompt and regular conncection with the ears of the Ceatral Ohio Rosd for Cambridge, Zancsviile, New- ark, Columbus, Cin-innati, uisville, Fandueky, Toledo, Letroit, Indianapolis, Bt Louis, ete. leaving Baltimore hy ue Mail Train; wil reseb Cincinnati fer dinu-r next day, while by the Express Train they srr’ at 12 the next night, being kept but one xi, the route by either train Passengers for the Northwest via Cleveland and all intermediate poirts can make a direct connec- tion with ‘he trains upon ths Cieveland and Pitts Railrord at ali times when the Ohio is nu: liga ble for steamers between Wheeling ard Welinvi by leaving Beltimore in the Mail nat 7s. m. Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as follewr: The FXPRESS TRIN at 430 p m., reaching Pal- timore at 9.50 e.m. The MAIL TRAIN at 11.45 p. m., reaching Baitimore at 7 p m #3 Through ticrets by boat from Wheeling for Cincianati, Mrdison. Lou‘sville, 8t. Louis and other River Citiee, + i'l be sold at al times when thestage of water will aimit. 4 @- Through ‘tickets between Baltimore and Wasnington, and al] the important cities and towns inthe West, are soldat the Ticket Offices of the Company. i FOR WAY PASSEN “ERS. THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Statios will take peasengers for all the ueual stopping place on the Road Returning, this train leaves Wheeling at 11.45 mitoight, Cumberland at 10.16. m., aud arrives at Baltimore at 7 p.m. THE FRSDEXICK ACCOMMODATION TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places, will s‘art at 4p. m, daily. (except Sunday+) arciving in Freder- ick at 7.49 Keturning will leave Frederick at ® a. @., arriving at Baltimore at 12.30, noon THE ELLICOTTS MILLS ACCOMMODAT’ON wiil be ron daily, (exept Sundayrs,) as follows: Leave Camd-n Station at 6 a.m. and 3 p.m Leave Eilicott’s Mills 30 s,m. and 6.30 p.m. WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD. TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS: J EAVE daily, except Sunday, at 6 and 2 2. m. A pitt yy nm. On Sunday at 6x2 mand5 pm. Leave Baltimere at $44 and 9am; and6ani8 m. On Surday at 4¥ amandSpm. The connesticns with Baltimore & Ohio Ieflroad for the West are by trains leaving at 6 a m and J mR ig For Philadelphia and New York at 6, and 6}4 aw sodSpm. For Annapolis at 84am andS pm. For Nor.olk at 3 p m. T. H. PARSONS, Agent Particu ar attention is called to the Rule requir ing a responsible voucher for any person of color who may wich to pass ov r the road. dec 18—itf ORANGE AND ALEXANDBIA RAILROAD. lt FP On and after Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1854, HiE Cars leave Alexandria daily for Gordons- ville snd intermediate tations at 7 o'clock, &. m., on the arrival of ths boat from Washiny giving ample time for breakfast on board. Cva- necting at Manazeas Juncti+n with a train for Strar- burg, et Warrenton Ju ction with a train for War- renton, and at Gordonsville with the trains on the Virzinie Ceatral Railroad for Richmond, Chariotcee ville, and Staunton. The cars leave Gordonsville daily for Alexatdrix and intermediate stations, at 14 before 12, a. m., or the arrival of the trains of the Vi-givia Central rail road from Richmord, Charlottesville, and Staunton. THROUGH TICKETS. i 2 3 « “ 3 50 hed “ 425 « “ 5 90 « « 3 60 *. « 675 « “« 350 « « 45 « “ 5 ov “ “« w 8 Middleburg . For Lynchburg, connectirg with teges at Gharlotiesville, on Mondays, Wednesday-, and Fri- oF Luray and New Market, connecting with the os at Culpeper, on Tuesdays, Thuredays, and Sat- 4 Winchester daily, connecting with the stages at Piedmont For Middleburg daily, connecting with the stages at the Plains. Per order: W.B. BROCKETT, Agent. nov 7—utf FOR MOUNT VERNON. On TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, Fare round trij 9 and Alexsudria at 9} the Ospitol for the boat at 8 Cosch fare '0 cents. the Coaches wili leave their resi- dence with Geo. & Thos. Parker. Refreshments on the boat. oct 28—dtf SAM’L GEDNEY, Capt THE NEW YORK @ LIVERPOOL UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. HE SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE ARE ATLANTIC, Capt. West. PA iC, Capt. Nye, BALTIC, Capt. Comstock, ADRIATIC, Cuapt. Gratton. These ships have been built by contract, expres:- ly for Government service; every care bas been taken in their construction, as in the Engines to insure strength and speed, and their accommods- tions for passengers are unequalled for elegance Price of pasoage from New York to. Liverpool, in e of passage from New York to Live first cabin. $120 Second Cabin. Exclusive use of extra size state rooms. From Liverpool to New York £30 and £20. An experienced surgeon attached to each ship. No berth gan be secured until paid for. For freight a to » Treen EDWARD K. COLLINS & CO., 56 Wall street, Nev York, BROWN, SHIPLEY & = ’ E.G. ROBERTS & CO., 13 King’s Arms Yerd, London. JOHN MUNKOE & CO, 26 Rue Notre Dame des Victoires, Paris. GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre. The owners of these ehij:s will not be accountable for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, precious fa, signed stoner or wetais, unless bills of lading sre = the value thereof therein express-d. nov Ii z ) IT'S CONSEQUENCES by Henry Wikoff The History and Poetry of Finger Ri by Cha me Word Ww by Ewbank ‘orld a Worl ; whan! The New Seopentoask Directory at TAYLOR & MAURY’S jan 15 Bookstore, near 9th st, ands of death. PRITADELPHIA” ABVERTISEMENTS, SNIDER'S WINES AT PHILADELPRIA. Joie akan: ps Sanh ee ee pra t dinipeadiatang hy does with WINER and LIQUORS on the mort eseeeme, JACOB SIDER, 5 In portation of foRsion Wins, Sas ary No. 76 Wal a tingle dosen and upwards; end SOHN VAUGHAN BNIDER, the ms All Wines ontered for Weahington will be de livered by Expreas free of freight. je8—ly DOCTOR YOURSELF. OR, SVBRY ONR EIS OWN PHYSICIAN. est importance to people, or those contem- Maynd. YOUNG, Me’ ly grave. Tet no eecret ob! ABSCULAPIUS. suffering from a hacknied Oough, Pain in the rin ight, neryoe ang, tha the uf Breese boneless evens by their phy bo age ry ee eet this truly use- oe cata mee mati aD: fal book, as it hes boon the means cf ssving thous. unfortunate creatures from the very jaws of ae An) a satlaial tera: aon receive one copy of this work Ly mail, or five copies will be sent for One Do)- ae. ‘AAérems, (post paid) DR. WM. YOUNG ee ibd Spruce street. Philedelphie. ey I8-—ly AN APPEAL TO COMMON SENSE. LET THE SICK HEAR THE TRUTH. Caprain Bensamtn.— Wherever known his testi mony will be conclusi But lest those who de not know the Captain should be sceptical, Dr. Paw son & Bro., with others vhigadms known and highly respectable citizens Easton, endorse wwondlerhal cure by , HAMPTON’S VEGETABLE TINCTURE. Easton, Oct. 4, 1854. Messrs. Mortimer & papeiy ¥ Gentlemen—I fee! it my “e to you and the pub lic to certify to the effects of Hampton’s Veg: tab! Tinewre. 1 was for mure then five years |aborin: under a disease of Chronic Kheumatism, and wy i dressed in my clothes [ beexme reduced to a mere skeleton. All the med i¢mes I took done me no Fe |, and I continued t grow worse. [ heard of Hampton’s Tmeture and thought I would give ita trial. At this time I did not expect to live one day after another. I did no: take it (the Tincture) for the Rheumatism, but in a short time L was wellef that disease. From the effects of your Tincture and the help of God | am now getting in good health. I wish all the afflicted to try Hampton’s Vegetable Tincture, as I have d ne, with the same effect that it has on Your obedient servant, Isaac Bensamin, We are acquainted with Isaac Benjamin; sold bim some of Hampton’s Vegetabie Tincture, and be tieve the above statement correct. Dawson & Bro. From our knowledge of Captain Benjamin we are confident that the above statement is true and un exagerated. J. A. Jonsson, Cranes Rosixson. Call and get pamphicts gratis, and see cures of Cough, Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Dy epsia, Nervousness and General Weakness. 4 female medicine or for delicate children we bli qualled. id by MORTIMER & MOWBRAY, 140 8 street, Baltimore; and 304 Broadway, N. You! J.B. Moore, D. B. ¢ rarke & Bowtixe, W. Ector, and H. M son, Washington ; also, by R. 8. F. Crsset, tow! C. C. Berry, Alexandria, and by Drag jan 8—tr CARTER’S SPANISH MIXTURE. The Great Purifier of the Bicod! Not a Particle of Mercury In It! An Ingcispiz Remexpy for Scrofule, King’s Fvil Bheumatisn, Obstioate Cutaneous Eruptions, Prmple? or Pustules‘on the fres, Plotches, Boil« Chronic Sore “yes, Ning Worm or Tetter, Scald Enlargemeut and Psin cf the Booes and Joints, Stubborn Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders Lumbago Spinal Compla nts, end elt the discas-+ srising from en injudi:ious ase of Mer-ury, Im prud ne in Life, or Impurity of the Blood. f * js © become ert rdinary cure acy, ba indsced the props jiest cf their friends, to off-> they do with the etmost con- rd wonderful curative prop ceriificat-s, elected trom = large muuaber, at ronger tes imonm than the more wo-c ofthe proprietors; end are a! from gen'‘lemen we ! Knows in th-ir localities, and of the highest respe*tability, many of th-m res ding in the city of Richmord. Va. F. 8OYDEN, Exg,, of the Exchange Motel, Ric , known everywhere says he hasreen the ¥ ve) 8 Oe etors, at the u it to the publi fidence in its erties The fol ishing!y goed resuits.. He says it is the most ex- traerd nary medicine He has ever seen. AGUE AND FEVER—GREAT CURE.—I hereby certify that for three years had Ague and Fever of ths most viclent desctiption. I had several Ply sicians, took lsrge quantities of Quivine, Mercu: aud L beleve he Tonics advertired, but all wit out permanent relief. At last I tried Carter’: Spauish Mixture, two bottles of which effectually cured me, and I sw happy to ssy I have had neithe: chills or fevers since. I coi it the best Toni in this world, aad the only medicine that ever reached my Cage. JOHN LONGDEN. BEAVER Seren, near Richmond, Va. C. B. LUCK, Beq., now in the city of Richmond and for meny years in the Post es, has such confidenc: in the astonishing efficacy of Carter’: Sp-nieh Mixture that hs bes ht upwards of 6& bottles, which he hes given away to the aff cted.— Mr. Luck says be hes never Known it to fall when taken acorrding to directions. Dr. MINGS, a practising Physician, and formerly of the City Hotel, in the city of Kichmond, says he has witnessed in a number of instances the eff. cte of Car er’s Spanish Mixture, which were moat truly surprising. He s«ys in gcese of Conmmption, de pend-nt on the Liver, the good effects wers won- derful indeed. SAMUEL M. DRINKER, of the firm of Drinker & Morris, Richmond, was cured cured of Liver Com- pisint of three years standing, by the use of twc bottles of Uarter’s Spani h Mixture. GREAT CURE OF SCROFULA—The Editors of the Richmond Republican h ds se: vant employed in their press room, cured of violent Scrofula, com bined with Rheumatism, which entirely disabled tim from work. Two bottles of Certer's Apenish Mixture made a perfect cure of him, and the Edi- tor- in a public notice, :ay they “cheerfully recom- meni it to ali who sre afflicted with any disease of the blood” STILL ANOTHER CURE OF SOROFULA.—I had av Spanish Mixture. [consider it truly a valuable medicine. JAMES M. TAYLOR, Conductor on the & F. and P. k. 2. Co, Richmond, Va. SALT RiKUM OF TWENTY YEARS STANDING CUSED Mr. JOHN THOMPSON, residing in the city of Richmond, was cured by three bottles of Carter's panish Mixture, of Salt Sheum, which he hed for zea: ly twenty years. and which all the physicians of the efty ould not core. Mr. Thompson is a well R2oum peesnent in thecity of Richmond! and his we ‘kable. ia moss 5s WW. &. SATIAEWS, of Richmond had a rervant cured cf hilis, in the worst form, Carter's Spanish Mixture. He says he ch*erfully recom- Mends it, and con-iders it a very invaluable me li- EUVWIN BURTON, commissioner of the revenus, says be has «een the good effects of Carter’ Mixture in a number of Syphilitic cases, an: sit is a perfect eure for that horrible disease. WM. @. HARWOOD, of Richmond, cured of old Hores am@ Uleers, which disabled hia frem walking. Took @ few bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture, and was emebled to walk without a crutch, in a short time permanep ly cured. Principal Depots at M. WARD, CLOBE & Co,, No. 88 Maiden Lane, New York. ‘Tt. W. DYOTT 4 SONS, No. 182 North Second st., Ph ladelphia BENNETS & BEERS, No. 125 Main street, Rich- moad, Va. And for sale by CHARLES STOTT, Washington, D.C; HEN«Y PEEL, Alexandria, aod by Druggists everywhere. Te gl per buitle, or six bottles for $5; sep 2i—ly rable articles, at thecornercf and Tenth ctreet, over the W: nev 18—sotf ia avenue MNRHYN AND IRON MANTSL:—May be seen & bexutifui assortment of these cheap and du- RALPH HaSKINe, JESSE HARDER, SCALE MAKER, CHABLES & DALDERSTON SI AZETS, feo2—ly Baltimore, Md. SMITE. GBORGE D. saree. D. SMITH @ CO., Manufecturers ap@ Dealers sTHR oll se. Ne. CALTRET STREET, op. posite Water street, ‘Ma. 5S. BALTIMORE, NEW BOOK, PERIODICAL N AND NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHMENT, Wa. TAYLOR & 00~ of 7 ALTIMORE, ND. WM. TAYLOR @ CO. beg irave to call the atten- je and ell Jain and fancy ST*TIONERY of Ali orders ae aaarens —_* itch, and sent by reture express, or bsg ay 5 any other way the person ordering may Rooksellers, News Agents, Pediars, an‘ all others supplied with amy Books, Magasines, etc., et the Any Book published im this country cam be bad ‘vy sending your order to us. WX TAYLOR & 00. Cor. Baltimore and Charles sts., Baltimore, Md. may 23—tt Wo. 187, Daliimore str: Me. ostensib'e object of this institution is to place in the reach of Individuals proper facilities for obtaining a thorough and precticel mercantile ede- sstion. A young man csn here obtain a more cor cect Knowledre of general business matters in 8 few soeks than can be sogclred im as meny yearsimany we counting houce. ‘The conrst of etaly embracee dovbleentry book- tceping, anc ite ndeptalion to various departments of commerce and trade. Mercantile csiculstions ‘sught according to the mest appreved — Prectics! Penmanship, ex bining rapidity of - sion with beauty of coustructien. L-ctores upon o.reantile lav, upon various important —— ubjects, beside many other polate mecenrary s .e0k-keeper or bueinect man to understand. Time secessary for 2 student to complete the course varies rom five to eight wee! ‘There being no vacation, wrlicants can enterat any time apd attend both periods, ani diplomer awarded te thee- who gradu- ate. For terme, &c., write end have @ circular fer warded by mail. feo tty {ILVERWALRE. a ba) CANFIELD, BROTUER 4 CO, $29 Baltimore street, have on band and ere com stantly making new styles of Silver Coffee and Tre iets; Bilver Pitchers; Waiters; Cactors , Goblets Jups; Spoons; Fork: ce Towgs; Crumb Tos cream, apd Fish Knives; Seit Celiars; Bat er Knives, &c, ef wsrranted Slerling Silver. j- te Baltimore, Md. FOR POOR AND LABORING MEN. MALL BUILDING LOTS of 10 feet er more, in OQ) various parts of the City, amd Gro: getown. at tow pricer, smd terme to suit. LLOYD 4 00. BUILDING STONE, Por sale, deliverable at the Canal, or Wherves to Washington, Georget> wa, or Alexandria. LLOYD 4 Co. loth street, opp Treasury Department. t Reitefin Five Minutes. TILER S COMPOUND GUE ARABIC SYRUP. ae i ‘asing demand for th et pleasant, 1 and efficacious remedy { pulmonary bas erabled the prosrietor to reduce the orice so as to piace it within the reach of all classes, Its superiority over most simi.ar preparetions is at- tested by many ominent;hysciens who have teen sye witnecers of its efficacy wher tie usual reme- lies beve failed; aiso by thousand of our most re apectable citizens who have used [t in their ‘amiliee both a9 preventive and cure with pever failing suc- sese for the last twenty years, during which period with very little aid from alvertiring, 4c, it be gradually spread ion on over the whole Union. ta cases of recent Coughs, Hoarsencss, d=, it Gi "es immediate relief, and gen rally cores ina day or two, without interfering with diet or business, or rexdering the system more suscept!dle of Colds, in shrorie cases, Asthma, Whooprg Cough, Oreup, Bronchitis, Affection: of the and Consump- ‘ion, itis always y-ry beneficial. and seldom fails, @hen commencel in to perfect a care. Price 26 and 50 cents a bottle. fold wholesale by Pattersoc & Nairn, Stott & Co., Ridgely & Co. Alexandria by Peel & Sicvens. Ip Georgetown by Mr. Cireel. form; they act like a charm on ry sees Cough, eect the ae 3 they contsin no inj mas drug. are rly recommended for children. frequenters of pu sic aasemblies, public speakers, singers, ac Price 12}4 and 95 cents per box. For sale at most Drug and Candy Stores. oct 17—tf PPOSITE THE MARKET ON PENNSYLVA NIA AVENUE 4 doors below Ninth street, isa NEW CLOTHING STORE for Men and Boys, ypened this day. DXCKER,«ne of the c! Clothing Merchants in the North has det vo cffer to the citizens of Weshington end vicinity, his excellent Clothing at the lowest Northera prices, ‘or cash only. There the POOR MAN will find just euch a Clothing Store as hes long been vanted in Washington. His motto is cheap for cash, and ONE PRICE ONLT. A good substantial woollen eoat he will sell ter $275; and heavy winter pants, well lived, for $1 25; and Sue coats, Overcosis, and vests, ia proportion. Good wool and cotton under hirts, h>riery, gloves, &c., chea. er than the cheapest. nov li—tf IRWAN’S WORKS— Parish and other Pencilings, 75¢ Remanism at Home, Letiers to Chief Justice Taney we Men and Things as I saw them in Europe 75e Letters to Bishop Hughes, in muslin 40 cents, paper ‘2 cents - American Principles on National Prosperity, « kegiving sermon, paper l0c JAY’s WORKS. . Autobiography and Reminiscences of the Rev. Wm Jay, with notes of distinguished contemporaries in 2 vols, $2 50 Female Scriprure Cha acters, $1 Morning and Evening Exercises, 2 vols, @1 50 Fine edition of the Same in 4 vols G5 Christian Contemplated ec GRAY & BALLANTYNE, 498 Seventh street. SOMETHING NEW. jan 15 TEW MU-IC JUST PUBLISHED, “1 do not ask to offer thee,” a very pretty © mg, inscribed to Miss Higdon, Portsmouth, Va. ©The Elves,” being beautiful vaniauons on Thou art gone from my gaze. “We stood beneath the moon’s b ight rays,” a beautiful ballad, respectfully dedicated t) Miss Nan- uie Maury, of Washington. “Souvenir,” a brilliant Waltz, by Prof. Focrtsch, and dedicated to Miss Charlotte Davis, of Wa~)ing- ton city. Fairy Star and Sunbeam Schottisches, Sparkii Waltz, Old Detender’s Quickstep, at the Masic, Pe ano, and Fancy Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Po. avenue, between 9th end BWth ste. jan 10-0 MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. RS. @. ANDERSON has received s complete assortmeat of Mathematic. a ery q e Studies in Drawing and Peinting. ahr 976 Peru svenue. ~“s at the Music, Pi-