Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1855, Page 1

= THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Building, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Wil be served to subscribers in the cities of Wash- jagton, Georgetown, Alexandria, Baltimore and Philadelphia, at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTs, payable weekly to the Agents. To mail subscribers the subseription price is THREE DOLLARS AND PIFTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOL LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR fx THREE MONTHS. 3-Sixere copies ong cart. Ebening Stor. VOL. V, OARTER’S SPANISH MIXTURE. The Great Parifier of the Biood! Kot a Particle of Mercury In It! Am Inzatiists Rewer for Scrofuia, King’s Evil, Kheumatisa, Obstinate Cutaneous Fruptions, Pimples or Pustuieson the face, Biotzhes, ren Ghronic Sore yes, Ring Worm or ‘Tetter, Head, Enlargement and Pzin of the Bones and Joints, Stubsora Ulcers, Syphilitic Disorders, Lambago Spinel Complaints, ana aii the diseeses arising from an injudicious use of Mer-ury, Im- prud snce in Life, or Impcrity of the Blood. VHIS valuabie Medicine, «hich hes beceme cele beated for the number of +xtracrdinary ccres. efiscted through its agency, has indceed the propri- etors, st the urg- equect of their friends, to offer it to the pubiic, which they do with the utmost com fidence in ite virtues and wonderful cure tire prop- ertis The following certificates, selected trom a large number, sre, howover, stronger testimony than the mers Word cfthe preprictors; und ere ail from gentlemen wel know in their localities, and of the highest respectability, many of them residing ty the city of Richmond, Va. ¥. BOYDEN, 8sq,, cf the Exchange Hotel, Rich- mond, Known everywhere cays he brs sen the Mek feine calle] Canrzr’s S2anisu Mixtene, adminis! 3 in over @ hundre i cases, im meariy all the dicezses for which it is recommended, with ths most aston- gocd resuits. He saya it is the most ex- tows medicine be bas ever ssen. AGUEB AND FSEVER—CREAT CU: oertify that for three years Thad Acue and Fever of the most violent description. I Lal ssveral Phy abisns, took larse quantities of Quinine, M sad I believe all the Touics advertised, but ai wi out permanent relief. At last I tried Carter's Mixtura, two bottles of which eff-ctually cured me, snd I am happy to say I have lind neitzer chilis or fevers eimce. consider it the best Tonic in thie worl2, and the czly medizine that ever reached iny cave. J3iiN LONGDEN. Baasse Drees, near Richioné C. B. LUCK, Sq, now fa ¢ ani for masay years ia fh confitence in tha ast. fpenish Mixic-2, that re potiles. R.—I hezeby Va. Ge of Richmond Post Offices, bas such mg eficesy of Carter’: bought upwards of 5 ven awsy to ths sflicted— kaown it to fall whea iS i Hotel, in ths city of mond, says b+ has witneazed fa 2 number of icstances ine effects 0; Carter's Spamich Niatur-, which were most truly wurpricing. Hie ta aczse of Consumption, de — onthe Liver, the good effe:ts wers wou- indeed. SAMUEL 4. DRINKER, of the zm of Drinker & Morris, Richmond, was curei cured of Liver Com- lint of three wears stand’ by the use of two Potties of Garcer’s Sps Mixture. GREAT OURE OF JLA—The Editors of the Richmond Repub: bel # servant eapleyel in their press room, cured of vicient Scrofiula, com bimed with Rheumstism, which entizcly bim from work. Two bottles of Carter's 5 Mixture mace 8 pericct curs of him, and the Eui- tors im a public notice, any they “cheerfully recom- mend it to all who are s‘ficted with any disease of the bicod.” STILL ANOTH = OF SCROFULA—I bad a valusbie Bo: f Scrofula by Carter’s hd at it truly a valuable medicics. LOg, Conductor oa the BF. and Ff. 8. K. Co. S:-hmond, Ya. SALT REBUM OF 2 We oy £483 STANDING Mr. JOHN TO) 4, residing in the city ot Bichmond, was cu by three bottles of Cerier’s Spanish Mixture, of Salt ».heum, which he had for years, amd which all ths physicians of the ety id not care. Mr. Thompzon is a well Geersbant in the city of hichmond/ and his is most Sevariabie. WL &. MATTHEWS, of Richmo=4 had a servant cured ef Syphilis, in the wo: form, by Cacter’s Spanish Mixture. He says he ch-erfully recom- moends it, and conridezs it a very invaiuable medi- cine. EDWIN BURTON, commissioner of the revenue. gays he has seen the good «fects of Carter's “punish Mixture in a number of Eypzili 5 isa eur: for that hors:ble disease. WM. G. HAK WOOD, sf Kichmond, cured of ole Sores sad Cloers, whieh: disabled him frera walking. Took e few bottles of Carter’s Spanish Mixture. and was enabied to waix without = crutch, in asbort time permenen:iy cured. Principal Depots at M. WARD, CLOSE & Co,, No. 68 Maiden Lane, New York T.W DYOTT & SONS, No. 182 North Second st., Philadelphia BENNETT & BEESS, No. 125 Main etreet, Rich- Va. ‘And for salo by OUARLES STOTT, Washington, D.C; UZNAY PERL, Alexandria, and by Druggists everywhere. Prive $1 per bottle, or six bottles for $5; sep Zi—ly Private Medical Treaties PHYSIOLOGIOAL VIEW OF MARRIAGH, ur M.B.LA CiOlg, M. D, ALBANY, N Y. 959 Pages and 120 Fire Plain acd Colored Litho- graphs and tlates. a Price onty a — — ea Map ient Ses of to all parts of the n° — CHEAPEST boOK EVER x PUBLISHETE Bear!y dui he PHYYiOLO- HLIGE, snd the Srmittecand disorder sod maturity, m excesses, which destroy the physicai and men tal powers, with observatiogs fications, and strating the of the repro- , their structnre, uses d comprehensive tron- iss f eingle ard mar. tise om the ry ied life— eppy «nd tr them— Infeiteit. zr Leper stoger this im- portant sep wi Sout first consulting its pages— Soamentarice on the ——— —— — of females from in‘ancy to old ace, cach case erspb- foally iusteated by beautifal Mthogcsphic piates— Rervoas debility, ite causes and curs, hy & process 2 £0 simple, “sfe end effectcal that failare is jea for daily manacecieat—am essay r threes with proctical o:vervetions on a Saler, am coseafai :icde of treatment—pre cautions. y hints on the ev!". resuling fr cal pracice—an cmsey © a, with plain «: simpls rules Ly which yat-aplatic ¢ marricg, — tieulariy recciamended to yskcui co: agarded the healih, beppince: gad privileges to which every human being is cn Ritled to. eret doubts of their ion, and who are conscious of hariag Price 25 cents per copy, or five copies for ona dot lar. Mailed free of postage to sny part of the Ual- ted Etates. N. B.—Those who prefer may couselt Dr. La Cac Upon any of the diseases upon which bi: bock treats either personaliy or by mail. Medicine seat to say Kidneys, and ail diseases ordered carried see at any way home, I st all in medic me for a preser lic,) and 1 gav any more for him or myself si.cc; fore, please benefit of my corn please send a lot, &c. &c, and age fell te the lot teis communi surrounding as astounded all my fri by Z. 1 Georgetown; and J. R. PIERPONT, Alexandria. your “Hampton’s Tinciure”’ with very great profit. From a serivus tiroat affection, my genera had become very much impni| menced to use © Hampton its My nervous system and digestive organs scon right- ed up under its use. health as ever I did in my life. out the least hesitation. recommend the Tincture to ae afiucted in my way. BOCTOR HOOFLAND’S CELEBRATED German Bitters, PREPARED BY DBR. C. M. JACKSON, Philad’a., Pa., WILL EPFECTUALLY CURE LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, JAUNDICE, ie or Nervous Debility, Diveases of the Liver or Stomach. elon Such as Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness, or Blood to the ilead, Acidity of the Stomach, Nau- sea, Seartbura, Di for food, Fullness or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sink ‘ng or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach, Swim ining of the Head, Hurr-ed nd difficult Breathing, Plautering at the Heart, Choking or Suffocatins Sensations when in a lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots of Webs before the Sight, Fev Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspi : Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Baek, Chest, Limbs, &c., Sudden Fiushes of Heat Burning inthe Plesh, Constant Tmagin- ings of Evil, and great depression of Spirits. Pe Proprigtor, in calling tue attention of the public to this preparauon, does so with a feel- ing of the utmost confidence in its virtues and adap- tation to the diseases for which it is recommended Tt is no new and untried article, but one that has stoed the test of a ten years? trial before the Ameri can people, and its reputation and sale is unrivalled rigs 5 sunilar preparations extant. ia its fa known Physicians and individuals, in all parts of the conntry is immense. Tie following from North Carelina is respectfully submitt-d, referring any who may sti!! doubt, to my “Memorabilia,” or Prac- tical Receipt Book. for Farmers and Families, to be had gratis, of al the Agents for the German Bitters. a The testimony vor given by the most prominent and well- Principal Office and Manufactory, 10 Arch st, Philadelphia, Pa. TESTIMONY FROM NORTH CAROLINA. Certificate of Dr. W. Smith, of Pine Hill, Rich- mond County, N. C. Pine Hint, March 4th, 184. Dr. C. M. Jackson, Philadelphis—Dear Sir: I have been a subject of Dyspepsi, in its worst form, for the last fiv ara. Such was my cendition for the physicians and all who saw While in this condition, I was the watering places in Virginia, Tennes- th Carolina, but was net benefited by er to which I was taken. While on my ed a week at Rutherfordton, a Carolina, to try the eff- et of te water in that place. About the last of the week, | went into a drug store to cet some medicine fe were several of and one of thera case_ and, afer had been a dyspeptic, aud bad been greatly hene- fitted by the use of “Dr. Hooflind’s German Bit- ters,” prepared by you, and he insisted that [ would try the Bittsrs room, and insisted so much that I would try them tiat L asked him to get me one bottle. my child aud myseif. There vilage physicians in the store, emed to take some interest in my king me some questions, said he He also calied the uext day at my He did it, T commenced taking it as directed, and f do say more benefited by it than all the water and ve [ had ever taken. After reaching | - one ef my neighbors came to and medicine, (he a dysjep early all the Bitters T had left, iauch good in his case. He has often t ame Kind of medi- tted by it than any but [have not been able to get < =, there- ich eff sible. Re: 3 MITH. D. R. HOO Roger’s Store, Wake Uo., N. C., October 24. 18: Having experie use of * Hoofland’s mn ysentery and functional de- and its concomitant evils, aA quantity of it for the fou will, wherefore, CERTIFICATE OF WM. UNTSTiLLE, Yapurx Co, N. © Sir: to say the least of it, bus at all other med:ci hat I : ‘ely failed to do. “Huoriand’s Ger- eured me of the most stubbmn ated case of the PILes that, perhaps, ever {man My ease is not a stranger in as Tam well knowa in this and the es, and can truly say that my re- ried everything reeomm d upon to try are atliberty to make any wee of this communication, for the benefit of the afflicted, you may think proper. Truly urs, WM. J. ATWoop. These bitters are entirely v ‘able, they invigorate and strengthen the system, never prostrate it, and c2n be used for infunts as well as adults. Fer sue by respectable dealers e rywhere, and ). GILMAN, Wa-hington; J. L. KIDWELL, mar l—ly EV. JOHN LANAHAN, PASTOR OF THE BXETER STREEY, M. E. CHURCH.—A strong desire to benefit the aillicted indnces fim thus to cer ify. to present such a mass of testimony from gentiemen and ladies of high standing of our own well-known citizens. who testify of cures of COUGH, BRON CHITis, RHEUMAT: We chal enge any other medicine . DYSPEPSIA, &c. ore, January 2ith, 1855. Bawtz Messrs. Mortimer § Mowbray: I iake pleasure in saving to you that [ have used 1 health aired, when f e > inet ffects upo: my genero! health most salutury.— I have several times recommended it to my friends, and in every case, as far as | have been in- formed, they have use it with success. Yours truly, Joun Lawanan, Pastor Of Exeter st., M. E. Charchi, Baltimore. BLEEDING OF TIE LUNGS, Ratzion, N. C., Feb. 8, 1855. Messrs. Mortimer § Mowbray: I do here -y certify that about twelve months ago I was taken with a severe hemorrhage of the Lungs and had four a Hampton's Vegetable Tincture cks of it T was advised to try Dr. f procured one ud after taking which, I was that z uch better; and that, afier taking the feurth , | was entirely well, and now I enjoy as good I can, and do, with Gzo. W. Weaker. CURE FITS—READ! Bore to the Sick than Gold.—¥rom one of the most ‘Ours, Yespectable Druggists in South Carolina, TON, &. C. Sept. 21, 1853. Moweray :—The 4s divine to the afflicted. Several of our tried it in different cases with esten- uccess, and are g: ting it by half dozens. [1 seen found tw be the greatest remedy for rheu- Qa: matic affections, and a wonderful cure has been performed on a negro bov, suffering from Fits. I part of the Union sccomting to directions, safely | wii (wmish you with a number of certificates if you packed and carefnlly secured from all observation. Address Dr. M. B. LA CROIX, No. 81 Maiden Lane or Post Office Box 579, Albany. N. ¥. on | Cough, Brouchitis, £@- Office open daily from 9am to9 p m, end pepsia, Nervousness and General Weakness. female medicine or fer delicate children we believe it unequalled. Sendsy from 3 until 6 p m- Office Reumoved from No. 56 Besver st, a wo ay matsee Langs, Aldeny, N.Y. co ARTIN’S UNRIVAi Of these supert i bition tor a hmned charming beauty of 1) encomiums of Professors ant Amateurs. HILBUs & HITZ, nents are now on ext at our Music Store. mar2i LOOK HERE! ORE BOUNTY LAND To aL M im ANY WaR since 1790, nidiers, Sailors, Marines, Clerks, Indians, ers more street, Baltimore, and 304 Broadwa’ Cras. Stott & Co., Crarke & Bowttne, W. Extiot, and H. M. ox, Washington ; also, by R. 3. P town; and C. C. Berar, Alexandria, and by Drug- gists everywhere. ED GUITARS.—Three The if tone ehieits the universal GALT & BRO. stoek of pure > and Forks, Ladies, Butter Knives, and all other ar- ap- | ticles of pure Biuver Ware, which is largerand more who served them 1am, gentlemen. yours, W. G. Trorr. Call and get Ly ae gratis, and see cures of heumatism, Neuralgia, Dys Asa Sold by MORTIMER & MOWBRAY, 140 Balti » N. York € |. B. Moors, D. . C1- feb 2l—u Sole Agents. | (\Q MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & OTHERS. SILVER SPUONS, FORKS, &.—M. W. invite special attentien to their ver Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons Jains, Wagon Masters, Teamsters, Landsmen, (or| varied than ever offered to their customers. their widows or minor children) who have not yet received full 160 acres, and have been in service 14 days, will do well write to us, postpaid, and their Land Warrants wil be forwarded to them for the charge if they do not get it, above quanuty, and no LOYD & coe Claim Agent’: Office, opposite U. 8. Treasury, aes SS war 6-an M. W. GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. avenue betw. 9th and 10th sts, feb 23—1F AA’3 PATENT AMERICAN ACCORDEONS, Several of these new and improaed instruments Just received and for sale at the Music Depot o HILBUS & HITZ. Also, 6 dozen of Paa’s new and chéap instruction ou MEMORANDA; Percussion Locks] Books, price 25 cents. and Primers, by Lt. Dahlgren, U.S. N., in charge of experimental deporte wil, ty ng; pice @1 25, FRANCK TAYLOR, Piper ene! ons, having reeeive@ the first * hibit on exhibited, mar 24 The public are invited to examine these Accorde jums in every ex HILBUS & HITZ,. Sole Agents. re thanks for your aot Treascry DerartMent, March 5, 1855, OTICE 13 NEREBY GIVEN to the holders of stock of the United States described in the fol- lowing notice of 3d January last, that for the pur pose of completing the purchase of the amount therein named, this department will continue to purchase, upon the terms of said notice, to the ex- tent of the residue of the sum proposed not yet ob- tained—say 31,158,585 05, if said stocks are offered and received here prior to the first day of June next: Treastry DerartMenr, January 3, 1855. Notice is hereby given to the holders of the fol- lowing described stocks of the United States, that this department is prepared to apy at any time between the date hereof andthe Ist day of March Next, portions of those stocks, amounting in the ag gregate to $1,900,000,in the manner and on the te ms hereinafter mentioned, to wit: In case of any contingent competition, within the amount stated, preferegce will be g-ven in the order of time in which said stocks may be offered. The certificates, duly assigned tothe United States by the parties who are to receive the amount thereof, must be transmitted to this department; upon the receipt whereof, a price wiil be paid compounded of the following particulars: 1. The par value, or atount specified in each cer- P tificate. 2. A premium on the stock of the loan anthoriz-d ‘ty the act of Juiy, 1846, redeemudle November 12, 1856, of 28 per cent.; on the stock of the loan au- thorized by the act of 1842, redeemable 31st Decem- ber, 1452, of 10 per cent.; on the stock of the loans authorized by ule acts of 1847 and 1848, ard redeem- able, the former on the 3lst December, 1867, and the latter on the 20ih June, 1868, of 16 per cent; and on the stock of the loan authorized by the act of 1850, und redeemab'e on the 3lst of December, 1¢64, (commonty called the Texan indemnity,) 6 per cent. 3. Interest on the par of each certificate from the Ist of Janunry, 1355, to the date of receipt and set- tement atthe Treasury, with the allowance (for the money to reach the owner) of one day’s interest in addition. Fayment for said stocks will be made in drafts of the Treasurer of the United States, on the assistrnt reasurer at boston, New York, Philadelphia, as the parties may direct. Bat to certificate will be entitled to the benefit of this notice which shail not be actually received at the Treasury on or before the said Ist day of March next. JAMES GUTHRIE, mar 6—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. BAPNESS CURED.—The following is D taken from Scott’s Weekly: DEAFPNESs.—We understand that the success which has followed the use cf SCARPA’S ACOUS- TIC OIL, in cases cf Deafness, has been astonish- ing, thousands of persons i aving been cured, whose cases Were considere| hopeless. The cal!s for this medieine are from al) parts of the country, it being, we believe, the only article before the pubiic for the cure of that distressing disease. Re partic’ f Z. D. GILMAN, Wash ington, D.C. E, Baltimore, Md., as there is a counterfeit article in the market. feb 2k-?m ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS, G.H. VARNELL & J. W. MANKING, Louisiana avenue, hetween 6th and 7th streets, Next to Varnum’s Buildings, AVING associated themselves to carry on the H House, Sign, and Ornamental PAINTING in all its branches, will be thanktul to receive all or- ders in their line of business, and will use every ex- ertion to give satisfaction, JOBBING in Glizing and Painting promptly at tended to. Give us a trial. taar 27—1f Cc. WARRINER, WATCHMAKER, NEW WHEELS, PINIONS, AND EVERY KIND OF REPAIRS TO WATCHES, No. 330 Pennsylvania Avenue, (Between Ninth and 'T h streets,) WASHINGTON, D.C, A GREAT BARGAIN. Wwe have one of Knabe, Gachle & Co.’s Louis XIV. style beautiful rosewood 7 octave PI ANO: hich has been slightly damaged and which we now authorized to sell at 3 great bargain, Terms of payment made eary. JOHN F. ELLIS, Piano, Music and Stationery store, 306 Pa avenue, neur 10th st. DENTISTRY. & Donaldson, continues to gw Tt those beautiful , With or without guins, cimens of which (made and pos by the late firm) was aw: d the first premium at the Mechanics’ Institute Fair, recently held in this city ‘These teeth are carved and shaded to suit each particular case, and their resemblance to the natu- ral organs is #0 perfect as to deceive the most prac- ised eye. Particular attention also paid to filling and pre serving the natural teeth. Charges moderate and al! operations warranted. Office southwest corner Seventh and D s:s.—en- mar 2i—6m TAKE NOTICE. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under « the United States Hotel, has just received a large supply of Spring and Summer Goods, and is now prepar-d to offer great bargains to all in want ef good and faskionable clothing. His “ Ready- made Clothing ” will be sold at the following low =: ric Wh mar 30 porce for trance on D. le suits, Coat, Pantaloons, and Vest, of thin cloth or cassimere, for $12. Fine Black Frock and Dress Coats, from 310 to $15. Good Business Coats for $7. Biaeck and Fancy Pants, trom $3 to §7. Marseii‘es snd Silk Vesis, from $2 to 35. He keeps always on hand a large assortment of fancy artictes, such as Shirts, Gloves, Cravats, Um- brellas, &e. “Sole Agent for the sale of Scott’s Fashions.’ mar 19—tj. PATENT ICE PITCHER. “HIS PITCHER ts similar in appearance, and equally convenient to Uiove in common use, but is so conetcucted that when the eover isdown every part of its contents is doubly encased from the ‘at- mosphere, the effect of which is that one and a half pounds of ice placed in three pints of water will tact nearly seven hours, whereas, the same weight «fice in alike quantity and temperature of water in a common pitcher, only lasts about two hours Being composed of metal, it is of course more du- rable taan the ordinary china pitcher. This, taken im co mexion with the convenience and luxury of always having ice-water on !and, and the immense saving of ice, renders it decidedly the most eco- nomical pitcher now in use - For sale at the manuf? cturer’s retail prices by Cc. W. BOTELER, ap 5—eobt lron Hall. K&RSONS WITH DEFECTIVE vision are invited to ¢xamine my ive stock of all kinds of SP ee EYE GLASSES. a : wwe Concave, Doubie Convex, and wwored Glasses, put in at skort notice, with great care, and persons in want of glasses may be sure to get those which benefit the . ap Circulars “Detective Vi ,”? gratis at H. SUMKEN’S, 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts, mar 30 TABLE CUTLERY, ALBATA FORKS AND SPOONS, &c UST received a large assortment of superior Ta- ble Cutlery of every variety. Also, every style of the finest quality ALBATA FORKS, SPOONS, TEA SETS, CAKE BAS- KETS, CASTORS, &c. M. W. GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. ave., betw. 9h and 10:h sta. mar 12-u es STOP YOUR COUGHING. UST received, per Adams & Co.’s Express one ease of Mavilard’s New York Gold Medal GUM DROPS, consisting of Banana, Vanilla, Raspberry, Lemon, and Horehound flavors. Also, a complete assortment of his celebrated Chocolates, of universal reputation and without rival in the United States. For sale at Z. M. P, KING’S, 265 Vermont avenue, corner { street. mar 16—uF HAIR WORK.. (Dyers of Heir, such as Bracelets, Chat- elains, Chains, Breastpins, Earrings, Finger Rings, made to order, of any desired design. All orders faithfully attended to. Specimens may be seen at =, store. |. SEMKEN, No. 330 Pa. av., between 9h and 10th sts. Mar 30 ERRY’S AND GILLOTT’S STEEL PENS various kinds and sizes, bough: in pereon from the makers and warranted genuine. mai 6 FRANCK TAYLOR. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1855. GRAND CIVIC AND MILITARY BALL WASHINGTON YAGERS. BASTER MONDAY, Apri! 9.1855. AT CARUST'S SALOON. > dhe WASHINGTON YAGERS respectfully an- nounce to their friends, both civic and military that their next bali will be given on MONDAY NIGHT, April 9th, at Carusi ’s Saloon. The Committee of Arrangements pledge them- selves to use every effort to make the Ball pleasant and agreeable to all who may favor them with their company, and have no doubt shail make every one feel at home, Weber's fine Cotilion Rand will be present and perform some of their finest pieces of music. Tickets $1 50—to be had of the Committee of Ar rangements and at the door on the night of the ball. Committee of Arrangements. N Happ, J Busher, M Euppel, P Schweitzer, E Veidt, F Miller, F Bergenshausen, J Angermann, mar 31—dtb G@R:ND FIREMEN’S AND C1VIC BALL ‘TO BE GIVEN BY THE Columbia Fire Company No.1, AT JACKSON HALL, EASTER MONDAY NIGHT, April 9th, 1855. fine members of the Company pledge themselves that nothing will be left undone to make it one Of the best balls of the season. Professor Louis Weber’s celebrated Cotillon band has been engaged for the occasion. Firemen are requested to appear in uniform. No hats or caps will be allowed in the haji except those worn by firemen. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting one e- man and ladies; to be had at the Aree ae etels, and at the door on the evening of the bail. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ‘Thos. Yi . Young, Jas Lowe, Thos. Dwyer, Jas Martin, Isaac Beers. Receztion Co:nmittee. JasColeman, G F Smallwood, H Purdy, K Harrison, A McDermott, M Marceron, C Robinson, Jos Marcercg, 3, D W Jarboe. Jas Martia, T E Young, F H Sage, I Beers, PJ Doni: COME ONE! COME ALL!! GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BAIL! OF THE SCOTT QUARDS, AT CARUSI’S SALOON, THURSDAY, April 13,1855, HE SCOTT GUARDS respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally that they n THURSDAY, April 12th, 1855, at €: on, for the purpose of aiding the corps in purchasing their arms. The entire success of our first ball inspires us with renewed confidence, and we pledge ourse!ves to Use every exertion in Our power to make this, our second effort, equal if not superior to the first. Nick THE COMMITTEE. FIRST ANNUAL BALL OF THE MARION RIFLES, AT CARUSTS SALOON, on MGNDAY EVENING, Ap’l 16,1855. HE Committee of Arrangements have much pleasure in annonneing to the friends of the and the public the First Annual Ball of 20 ion Rifles as above Frederick Prosperi’s celebrated Coti!ion Band hes been engaged. Tickets 31 admitting a gentleman and ladies to be had at the usual places, of the Committee aud at the door on the evening of the Bail. All persons other thaa‘Milntary, are requested not to wear their hats or ceps in the Ball room. The Ball will be opened with the “Mariune’ Grand March,” (composed for the oceasion,) at 9 o’clock. Committee of Arrangements Capt F M Sheckell, SgtJ L Foxwell, Lt P B Sears Set S Galt, Ee ign W J Walker, Sat W H H Towers. ep 2—Lost&dtb (Organ) NOTICE OF REMOVAL. EW FURNITURE STORE.—ROTHWELL & BROWN have removed their House Furweh ing Store to the large and handsome building on 7th street, next to Odd Fellows’ Ilall, where we have for sale a targe and varied assortment of elegant par- lor, chamber and Cottage Furniture. Also, Carpetings, Oilcloth, Door Mats Glass and China Ware, Clocks in variety Wooden Ware, Basket Ware, Vetocipedea Children’s Carriages, Rocking Horses Mattresses of hair, cotton and shuck Office Tables, Desks, Chairs, &c. Japanned Tin Wai udiBathicg Apparatus 5 5 will give a ball o1 is 8 They will keep ¢ for sale a full assort ment of house furnishing Goods, aud will selt on the most favorable terms. ap 6—eolm & OWEN & SON, MILITARY AND NAVAL MERCHANT TAILORS, No, 212 Pennsylvania Avenue, y OULD respectfully call the attention of their friends and the publ.¢ g-neraily to their new stock of Goods just received from New York and now on exhibitiou—cor ing ot CLOTHS, CAS- SIMEKES and VE =, together with a full assortment of gentlemen’s furnishing ar ticles. ‘They would remark thatthe selection was made principally by the junior partner of the firm, N. B.—They have a new » of Gloves. some thing superior, called the “JOSEPHINE KID,” to which they invi:e particular attention. ap 6—eu3w (Int& Union) NOTICE TO THE LADIES. HE subscriber would respectfully call the atten- tion of the ladies of Wa-hington and vicinity, to her assortment of new Goods just opened, on Seventh st., consisting in part of— Straw Bonnets, Flats, Boys’ Hats, latest style Bonnets, Ribbons Rich and beautiful face and outside Flowers Newest style wire and buckram Bonret Frames Lawns, Crapes and Silks tor Bonnets tlonde and other Laces Wreaths, Headdresses and Dress Trimmings Ladies’ Kid, Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves Lawn, silk and cambric Handkerchiefs Collars, Undersleeves and Chenitsetts And all goods usually to be found in a Millinery and Fancy Store, MRS. G. 4, GATES, No. 368 Seventh st, opposite R. @. Hyatt’s Dry Gor: Fore, ap 6—eo% = .UTH CAROLINA AND FLORIDA FLOORING. 150,000 feet Charleston 3 Tlooring 50,000 ft. Jacksonville % do All of suyerior quality, at Van Riswick’s Planing Mill, and for sale in iots to suit purchasers by WATERS, ZIMMERMAN & CO, ap 6- eo3t Alexandria, Va. WILLARD’S HOTEL, Oia Point Comfort, Va. diy Proprietors take great pleasure in informing Uieir many friends and tse public generally that this magnificent Summer Hotel is now being fitted up in the most modern and comfortable style for the coming season. The house will be opened on the fir.t of June, with nothing left unprovided that may promote the comfort and happiness of its guests. The proprietors also take much pleasure in saying that they will be prepared and happy to aecommo- date from the first of Mey any who may favor them with a call, Board per day...... By the week, per day. By the month, per day .......... Baths free for the guests. ap 2—1f Cc. C. WILLARD & BROS. REFRIGERATORS, WATER OOOL- ERS, ICE CREAM FREEZERS, &c. ECELVED this day aswpply of Waterman’s R Patent Ventilated REFRIGERATORS, univer- sally acknowledged to be the best Refrigerator ever presented (0 the public. Austin’s Patent Magic Ice Cream Freezer, war ranted to | pees @ superior Cream in five mmutes. Water Coolers, all sizes, together with a general assortment of Louse Furnishing Goods, all of whieh will be sold at reduced prices. Cc. W. BOTELER, ap 4—eo6t Iron Hail. eS ——— OTICE TO FLUTISTS.—EISENBRANDT’S superior Premium Diasonic Fiutes and Clarion- eties will be on exhibition and for sale fora few days Spall & HITZ’S Music Depot. mar NO. 706. EVENING STAR. PREMATURE MATRIMONY. Marriage is a divine and beautiful ar- rangement. It was designed by Provi- dence not solely as a means of keepin, up population, or as a mere social an economical convenience, but as the blend- ing of two spirits into one—the mascu- line representing wisdom, and the femi- nine affection. When there is a true spiritual affinity between the two, then e design is accomplished. Premature marriages are among the greatest evils of the times; and it would not be a bad idea in these days of re- forms, if an anti-marrying-in-a-hurry society were instituted. Now-a-days, — leap into the magic life-circle, with no more consideration than they would partake of a dinner—iittie think- ing that, when once in, they are there until their end comes. There is but lit- tle, sometimes no mutual analysis of dis- ition, and comparison of taste and af- fections. They seem to fancy that, if there be any discrepancies, the fatal Gor- dian knot, which can be seldom cut, and never united, will harmonize all. The numbers who have felt this truth —the number still feeling it to their heart’s core—are incalculable. They recognize it as the greatest mistake of their lives. The chain is not to them a silken one, but a cable of iron, that tightens around them more and more, crushing out all hope and energy, sub- stiluting hate for love, and eating out with its rust, the very inner life of the soul. Boys and girls now marry to 9 greater extent than ever before, instead of wait- ing till they become full-grown men and women. The young dandy, as soon as he gets out of the short jackets, and finds a little furze gathered on his upper lip— and the young miss, as soon as she emerges from the nerscry and abbre- viated frocks, thinks they are qualified to assume the most solemn responsibili- ties of life. And so if “pa” and “ma” won’t consent, they post off to some Gretna Green, and there take obligations that, in ninety-nine cases out of a hun- dred, they will never cease bitterly to repent. _ Marriage should never be the result of fancy. The ball-room and the evening party rarely develop real character. Un- der the exhilarating influence of the dance, the glare of lights, and the merry quib and joke, the dissolute young man may g ee! amiable, and the slatternly scold loveable. Matches made at such places, or under similar circumstances, are not of the class that originate in heaven. They more generally are con- ceived in the opposite place, and bring forth only inigsity. The true way to learn each other is to do it at home, in the parlor, in the kitchen, and on occa- sions that ‘est the temper. We sce the result of these unions in the almost daily divorces that are taking place—in the running away of husbands ; leaving their wives and childred to starye—and in the clopement of wives. Not only this, but we witness it in broken-spirited men, made old in the prime of life, struggling on for mere food and clothing, and shel- ter! and in women, cross, dirty, sluttish, and wrinkled. It would be quite impossible for us to depict faithfully, the multitude of phy- sical and moral evils that result from these sinful alliances—for sinful they are. They ruin the body corrupt the morals, and stultify the mind. And the result does not stop with husband and wife. There are the children. They partake of the feebleness and vices of the parents, both physical and moral, and go out into the busy world, stunted and gnarled. We would not be understood as speak- ing against the institution of marriage. It is holy, beautiful and benificent. But let every one take his mate or none. Let not the brave eagle pair with the stupid owl, nor the gentle dove with the carrion crow. Like should have like. It is a glorious sight to see two old people, who have weathered the storms, and basked in the sunshine of life together, go hand in hand, lovingingly and truthfully, down the gentle declivity of time, with no an- gers, jealousies, nor hatreds garnered up against each otber, and looking with hope and joy to the everlasting youth of héaven, where they two shall be one for- ever. That is true marriage—for it is the marriage of spirit with spirit. Ther love is wover into a woof of gold, that neither time, nor death, nor eternity can sever.—The Electic. —— + Tue SLAVE AND THE ABOLITIONISTS.— A lady writing from Augusta, Gcorgia, presents some facts, and suggests con- trasts not altogether pleasing. Shesays: The most interesting sight here on Sun- day is towatch the black population going to church. Many of them are the most extravagantly dressed people you see in the street. The plainly dressed ones wear black silk dresses, white mus- lin shawls, and straw bonnets, or have their heads turbaned in ’kerchiefe taste- fully arranged. The men are habited in broad cloth, with bright buttons, (they seem to have a penchant for bright but- tons,) fine hats, and gloves, cane, and usually a watch and breast pin. Smiling faces, which betra: ivory, and they look on the whole very little as if‘‘humanity was crushed out of them,”as abolitionists are wont to say. They have heretwo large African churches, Sunday schools every Sabbath taught orally, although many of them can read—taught by their young masters and mistresses, when growing up. It is not unusual to see slaves reading the newspapers, and ‘amiliar with the cur- rent news of the day. Slave holders feel they have a duty to perform toward their slaves, and in most cases discharge the duty like Christian peoplc—training them for civilized life, and teaching — Christianity, a good ——e of! fo THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Famfy and News Jourmal—con: ‘\aining a greater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published on Saturday TERMS. Bingle COPY, Per BMNUM........-sreeseessseeenngpeerenl 95 To CLUBS. Gi Casn, vvaniaBey in apvanci GG Bingie copies (in wrappers) can be procured at the counter, immediately after the issue of the paper. Price—THREE CENTs, Postaastens who act as agents will be allowed @ commission of twenty per cent. 4 MOTHER'S INFLUENCE. A crowd of boisterous urchins were gathered around poor Norah, whose sim- a and half-crazed vaga- ries them ample scope for amuse- ment. A manly little fellow, just step- ping into his teens, stood silently by, and we could see the warm blood almost breaking through his sun-burned cheeks, as his ear caught the cruel jests of some one who seemed to be the senior of the “Hallo, Fred W., what has nettled you? Norah is nothing to you, I reckon,” the boy questioned. “No, but I bad a mother once,” was the sad answer, and something in the tone, more perhaps than in the words, appeared to carry the appeal home to every heart. The thoughtless group silently dis- persed, as if abashed at their selfishness, and Fred. W. passed up the street. Blessings on his noble, manly heart! I wiil venture to say that he will one day be a good man, if not a great one. For nature moulds the novleman of such ma- terials as his composition. “I had a mother once,” and albeit the living eye no loager closed, and the gen- tle hand mouldering in the silence of the grave, memory had treasured up asa precious incense sweet lessons taught at morn and even, beside that mother’s knee ; and the bread cast upon the wa- ters hath been gathered after many days, in the noble impulse which prompted the boyish heart to inter; for the weak and the weary oncs wo in his pathway. The truth of the beautiful sentiment sends its appeal pleadingly home to our hearts in behalf of God’s lonely and d-1- olate children, who wander up and down the world, vainly striving through a lifo- time to catch a glimpse of sunshine and songs which may be overflowing our own life cup. You look upon that cold, stern man, over whose fair name crime and guilt have cast their hideous shadow. If your eye, and not God’s, could penetrate into the depths of that granite nature. you would imagine every spark of good and gentle thought, of high and generous im- pulse, had been long crushed out in bis rude jostlings with the world. You look, and you scarcely believe that some mother loved him once; that far back in the guiltless days ot infaney some kind heart touched his cradle as softly as you do that of your first-born to-night; that some fond eye watched his out-goings with love and pride, and grew brighter at his coming ; that blessings and prayers followed hiza out into the world, but that the world seized him, as the great an; ocean scizes upon its prey, and lured him on like a lake-charmed bird, to forget the nest where his sunny years were rocked; but recall that mother's memory, speak as she spoke, and see if the angel within does not shine through the callousness and darkness of man’s nature, and then tell me if the memory of a mother is not the most precious thing the heart con cling to, next to the worship of God. The beggar in my path—the fraii child of shame —the emigrant whose home is over the biue sea—what the little ones that clustered around your hearth are to ‘ou, So were they once to some hearts ; uz the world has rough paths, and they lost their way. And so had *T had a mother once!” we, sweet boy; and though the dust and ashes of the lonely grave have long lain lightly on the bosom we worshipped, tho matron’s cap and silver hair are ever more sacred for her sake, and even the lips that can smile at the oddities or eccen- tricitics of those upon whose path the mile-stones are well righ passed, must have forgotten the heart upon which his own was cradled, and which, through sunshine and storm, beat to no sweeter music than the voices of her loved ones at home. —o A Tovcemse Customm—A common practice in Paris, which impresses a Stranger favorably, is that of the lifting or taking off the hat when a funeral pass- es. A writer on this subject relates ths following: “Some years since, we were one ofthat. rushing crowd ever pouring up and down Broadway. When im front of old St. Paul’s, all eyes were attracted by the appearance of the crew of the French war vessel, La Belle Poule, which then visit- ed the United States under the command of the Prince de Joinville. The crew were in their naval drcss uniforr,, bright and beautiful, and were saurtering along secing the sights. _ AML at once they stopped, formed a line, faced inwsrd, and uncovered. How exquisite and touching was the scene Wuen we discovered in that thoughtless, busy, hurrying crowd, a man of foreign birth, evidently poor and friendless, un- der whose arm was carried a tiny coflio, and by his side the stricken mother. They were in search of a burial for their babe, and were josiled and unheeded in that gay torrent of humanity, until they met these hardy tempest-tossed mariners, who on the instant, with bared heads, stood in silent respect, while the sacred ashes of the unknown infant were pass- ing. Such are French manners.” BacksrtinG. —The not uncommon cus- tom of pelting a friend after he has left the company, seems to have been derived m the practice of the ancient tribes, who erected a monument to a departed hero, by throwing stones upon him. 07- Bob, did you settle that business with Simpkins, yet ¢” «* Yes—he kicked me off the stoop last weck, and since that he has stopped bothering me. Bob's ideas of ‘‘ bothering” are ccrtainly original. “At length,” said an unfortunate ieee who had been ruined by vexatious lawsuits, ‘‘at 1 I have found happi- ness, for I am reduced to necessity, and that is the only thing I know of which has no law.” ‘