Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4t the Star Building, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Wil be served to subscribers in the cities of Wash- ington, Georgetown, Alexandria, Baltimore and Philadelphia, at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTs, payable weekly to the Agents. To mail subscribers the subseription price af HREE DOLLARS AND PUFTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOL LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR for THREE MONTHS, OG-Sinete cortss oxs Oxrr. JOHN H. sMOOT, Ds! South side of Bridge street, ncar High, a isnow a assortment of = SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. In his stock will be found a good assortment of “Light Spring Silks Best make black do. Real wh comer ee liants Organdie laconet Lawns Real imported Lawns, fast at 12k. Real French and Scotch Em! el Plain striped and Bonnet Ribbons Emb’d and plain Linen Cambric Handkerchicfs a great bargain Jaconet, 31 Nainsoo*, and Plaid Muslins Bich figured end doned” do Bejen’s Kid and Alezander‘s Silk Gloves, all Ladies, Misses, and Gents’ Hosiery, all kinds Parasols of every shade and price” Rich English fast colors Prints at ny With a first rate assortment of fa ae Te Eee Pe and japkins, Towellings, Fur- niture Chintzes, mien potas , Domestic Goods generally. Having made |: purchases from the Philadel- phia and New Wert asotions Iam prepared to of fer great inducements to cash or prempt customers, ap i8—im J. FISHING TACKLE. IMERICK, Virginia, Kirby, Yankee Doodle and Gravitation Fish Hooks ik Sea Grass, Linen, and Cotton Lines Jointed Rods at all prices, from $1 to 6 each ‘Ardiieial fics, greanbocpess and feh es, Sinkers of every description. Sik worm Gut, Landing Nets, and everything in fe Fishing Tackle line sor sale st reduced prices. E. K. LUND - No. 188 Bridge street, Georgetown, b.c. ATTENTION, OLD SOLDIERS. A™ my old friends for whom I obtained Bounty Land hereby ii in less quantities than 160 acres are informed thai their names and a memoran- dum of their time is on my Book, so that their de clarations for additional Bounty Land can be made with facility. Many of those who failed to obtain land for want of time, are entitled to 160 acres and can obtain the same by calling on me. Seamen, — Seamen, Marines, Clerks, Landsmen, (of the Navy) Wagon Masters, Team mers, &e,, &e., in any war, will find it to their ad- to call or send their cases to me. Advice gratis to those soldiers, seamen and wid- Ows who are unable to pay. Refer to any honest man in Washi! - JOHN D. CLARK, Agent, No. 527 Twelfth street west. ap 7—Im* ‘ CHARLES HASKINS, Arehitect. (Pa. avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh strects,) WASHINGTON, D. Cc. . TLL continue to furnish Plans, detail working Drawings, and specifications of buildings of every description, and also to Superintend their rec ton. feb l—ut! ICE. BN. KIDWELL guaranteesa full supply of @ ice to his customers in Washington or George town, for the whole year, at fair prices. Orders can be left at the following places cz sent through the Post Office. ; H. H. McPherson, Druggist, Capitol Hill Kidwell & Laurence, corner of Pa. avenue and 4th streets Mr. McPherson, Grocer, 7th stree; G. F. Kidwell, Smith’s Lumber Office, 6t st. Joseph Moore, Pa avenue, First Ward Ice can be had at my office, No. 3 First street town, at all times. Families will be supplie for the whole year at fair prices. ap 2l—-im NOTICE OF OOPARTNERSHIP. ENRY BARRON & SOLOMON STOVER have this day formed a Cepartnership for th= = of carrying on the Wood and Coal ness ail its brauches. Our yards are situated on the corner of Qist and I streets, Washington, and on the moal, near Semmes’s planing mill, Georgetown At either of the above places personsin want of Wood and Coal of the best qnality, and on the most reasonable terme, will ot all umes find an assortment equal, if ee sagntenlirenange scrim All orders with care, e88, BAR STOVER. 8 town, D. C., Ay - erate Sigtest TAKE NOTICE. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under P. the United States Hotel, has just received a large su; of Spring and Summer Goods, and is ae cata eat bargains to all in want of 4 and fashionable clothing. His “ Ready- Clothing ” will be sold at the following low Whole susts, Coat, Pantaloons, and Vest, of thin loth for g12. Fine Black Frock and’ Drews Coats, from $10 to Basiness Coats for 97. Black and Fancy Pants, trom $3 to 7. Marseilles and Sik Vests, from $2 to 95. He keeps always on hand a large assortment of fancy articles, such as Shirts, Gloves, Cravats, Um- bwellas, &c. “Sole Agent for the sale of Scott’s Fashions.’ mar 19—1). LOOK HERE!!! ORE BOUNTY LAND TO ALL who served im any Waa since 1790, whether as Officers ers, Sailors, Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap- lains, Wagon Masters, Teamsters, Landsmen, (or their widows or minor children) who have not yet received full 160 acres, and have been in service 14 dsys, will do well to write to us, , and their Land Warrants will be forwarded to them for the above quantity, and no charge if they do not get it. Ones, eee Bes Agent’s Office, opposite U. 8. Treasury, Wi City, DOC = mar 6=3m Sian WARE, PLATED WARE AND FIEE FANCY GOODS.—Silver Coffee and Tea Sets, Sugar Bowls, Cream Jugs, Goblets, Cups, Spoons and Porks. Also, a great variety of magnificent Fancy Silver Ware, suitable for presents. Plated Coffee Sets, Castors, Baskets, Spoons and Porks, on best Aibata. The articles are warranted as represented, and will be said at a smal! advance. +H. SEMKEN, 330 Pa. avenue, bet. 6th and 10th streets, mar 29—¢f ee WILLARD’S HOTEL, Oid Point Comfort, Va. E Proprietors take great pleasure in informing L their many friends and the public generally that is magnificent Summer Hotel is now being fitted Up in the most modern and comfortable style tor the coming season. The house will be opened on the first of June, with nothing left unprovided that may _ the comfort and happiness of its guests. proprietors also take much pleasure in saying that they will be prepared and happy to accommo- date from the first of May any who may favor them with a cali. By the week, per day. By the month, per day ..... Baths free for the guests. ap2— c. C. WILLARD & BROS. Fo oid SALE.—A Pair of pant per arg 7 years next spring, well-bred. stylish, gentle, spinted an capital aon They are Weil-broken and perfectly free from tricks, and Ww. [wine 2 suit any gentleman who is fond of driving. e owner parts with them only because his purpose is to retrench his expenses. ey can be seen at Southron’ (late Birch’s) Stabie, on 14th mreet, south of Pa. avenue. For terms, or an op- portunity to try them, enquire at the counter of the op = They will be sold a ba. gain. Mr. W. HENRY PALMER, HITHERTO KNOWN 48 ROBERT HELLER, ‘AS much pleasure-in informing his friends and the public in general that he has determined on locating himself in this city, and is pre receive pupils for instruction on the PIANO a Y and COMPOSITION. refer to Mr. George Riggs, Jr., and Mr. A. T Kiecthoefer, and any communicat mn addressed to him at Hilbus & Hitz’s music store, Peansytvania’ avenue, wil have immediate attention. j ue i d to 'ORTE, He is permu ap ee VOL. V. Treascry DerartMenr, March 5, 1855. Nw IS HEREBY GIVEN to the holders of stock of the United States the pur lowing notice of 3d January that pose of the piiben d Oe oe, therein named, this department will continue to purchase, upon the terms of said notice < tent of the residue of the sum rpodes —— 1,158,585 05, if stocks are offered here Prior to the first day of June next: Treasvny Derartuext, Jan 1855. Notice is hereby given to the holders” the fol- this department is to at any time between the date hereof con Ist day ‘of | larch Rext, portions of those stocks, amounting in the ag- gregate to ,000, in the manner and on the terms mentioned, to wit: In case of any contingent com; within the amount stated, preference will be given in the order certificates, dul uvigned to the’ United es iy tothe Uni tes the parties who are torreceive the amount thereof, premium on the stock of the loan authorized of July, 1846, redeemable November 12, per cent.; on the stock of the loan au- ber, 1882, of 10 per cent; on the mock of te ore r, per cent.; on the stoc! joans authorized by the acts of 1847 and 1848, aad redeem- able, the former on the 3lst December, 1867, and the fatter on the 20th June, 1868, of 16 per cent; and on the stock of the lean authorized by the act of 1850, and redeemable on the 31st of December, bine (commonly called the Texan indemnity,) 6 cent. 3. Interest on the par of each certificate from the 1st of January, 1855, to the date of receipt and set- tlement at the , 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 Teasurer at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, as the parties may direct. But to certificate will be entitled to the benefit of thts notice which shall not be actually received at the on or before the said Ist day of March next. JAMES GUTHRIE, mar 6—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury, WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. Orrice Wasninaton Aqvgpucr, Washington, March 7, 1855. ROPOSALS are invited for graduation, stone and brick masonry, dams, tunnels, ‘and other works of the Washington Aqueduct. Proposals received - to the 8th of May will be opened at noon of that day. Maps, les, and specifications of the work wil! be ready for examination on and after the 20th day of April next. sals will be received for the work of particu. Jar culverts, bridges, &c., as described in the plans and specifications. Portions only of some of the works can be com- pleted under the present riation, but all the contracts for unfinished work be subject to fu- ture appropriations by Congress. The Engineer re- serves the right to prescribe the amount of work to be done and rate of progréss under such contract for each ay ‘iation, and, in case of the appro- priation not holding out sufficiently, to decide when and what works shs!! be stopped until funds become available. In case of the entire of any particular work for want of funds, the reserved ten per cent. will be paid, if, in the judgment of the Engineer, the work hes been properly executed so far es it has Payments will be made in ‘specie checks upon the United States Upon ihe monthly estimates of the Engineer, reserving 10 per cent.; and it wil! be a condition sofall contracts —_ = workmen shal! be paid their full wages monthly and in specie. All bids should be sealed and endorsed « Propo- sals for work on the Washington Aqueduct.” ‘The United States reserves the right to reject any or all the ep should they not be decined ae tageous, and to make sugh aeons as ma) considered most conducive to progress of the work. Every offer a be accompanied by a oe guarantee, ene or more responsible per- soms, to the effect that he or they undertake thatthe bidder or bidders will, if his or their bid be accepted, enter into an obligation, within ten days, with good and sufficient sureties, torthe completion ofthe work undertaken ; said itee 10 be accompanied by the certificate of United States district judge, United States district attorney, navy agent, Or some officer of the General Government or individual known to tne Engineer or Department of War, that the parr are able to make good their guarantee. Bids will be epened in presence of bidders if any of them choose to be present. To Capt. M.C M “fh 8. Engineers Wer the undersigned, residemts of » in the State of —— , hereby, jointly amd severally, cove- nant with the Oni States and guaranty, in case the fc bid of be accepted, that heor they will, within ten davs after the acceptance of said bid, execute a contract for the same, with and sufficient sureties, to the work or furnish the articles in conformity to the terms of the adve! ent under which it was made ; and, in case the said should fai! to enter into contract as aforesaid, we inty to make good the difference between the offer by the said ——— aad the next lowest bidder. . A. B. Cc. . D. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and beltef, the above named guarantors ey and sufficient. Captain Engineers mar 7—ectMay8&wif = CANAL PACKET LINE TO POINT ROCKS. HE Canal Packet CONGRESS having been thoroughly repaired, and put in first rate order, will commence running on MONDAY,, the 3th in i stant, for the tri of ngers and bs po freight between Georgetown and the above nam int, On the most pleasing terms. The it will leave the wharf of W. H. Ritter for the Point of Rocks on 6very MONDAY, WEDNES- DAY, and PRIDAY mornings, at 7 o’clock, and the Point of Rocks for, Georgetowa on TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAYS, at the same hour, stopping at the different landings along the line for the reception and landing of passengers and freight, going and returning Paseage through either way $2, shorter distances at the same rates. That is to say,from Georgetown to Great Falls 50 cents; Seneea 75 cents ; Edwards Ferry $1.26; Manocacy g1.50. Meais served regularly on board the Boat at mod- erate rates. JOHN CROMBAUGH, ey el CHARLES MERRELL, ap 231m Capuin. PREMIUM MINERAL WATER. y E respectiully call the attention of all owe who wish to be served with superior MINE- RAL WATERS, just such as that we were reward- eda Silver Medal by the Metroplitan Mechanics’ Tustitute to our extensive manufactory. In addition to the above we aiso bottle Ale, Por- ter, Champagne Cider, Root Beer and Mead, all ot which will need but one trial to decide in its being equal, if not superior, to anything of the kind in the United States. A fresh supply of the above always on hand. Orders by mail or given to our drivers will be thankiully received puly attended to, ARNY & SHINN, Union Bottling Depot, No. &7 Green street, Georgetown, D. C. ap %—d2w PALMER’S PATENT LEG. 18 AMERICAN INVENTION stands unrivalled beth in this country and in Europe. It is worn by 1,000 R and with most astonishing success. In Peg ay with 30 other substitutes of the French, English, and German manufacture, it received the award of the @REAT MEDAL at the Wortp’s Exnri- Tron in Loxpox, as the best artificial limb known. In this country it has been thirty times exhibited, in competition with all others, at the annual Fairs in the principal cities, and has, in every instance, received the award of the highest or first premium. And as a crowning honor, by the unanimous approval of an interna- tional council, the “ First Premi only Silver Medal the inventor, at the pooh peng Pamphlets giving ation, sen every applicant. *B. PRANK PALMER, 376 Chesnut street, Philadelphia, feb 28-—3m NEW SONG. HY DID I LOVE FALSE FLORA, words and music by W. B., of this city, and dedi ented to Ines Allison, the fair — io a3 & most charm’ y- — sale by HILBUS & HITE, « stocks of the United States, that | q 0. A DAILEY, M. D. DENTIST, Has removed his office one door west of Bleventh pes vania averue, Washingion, D. O, L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN IOE, Office and Depct south side F, nezt to corner 12th st, ICE KEPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND AT THE OFFICE, which can be had in large or small "Wo Office from 5 9 in a.m. to9 p.m. m —eolm . ees PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND NO. 1. R. FREDERICK PROSPERI begs leave to in- form his friends and former patrons that this hia direction, and ke ig faNy wropenad wea cet ie with a of the most Setentific Musicians tn the city, to fur mish music for Balls, Parties, Parades, Pic Nics, Ex- pounded 2 to PREDERICR PROSPERL Leader CHAR. PROSPERL, Conductor; HILBUS & HITZ’S Mu- sic Depot, or at PETER TALTAVUL’S, opposite the Garrison, G: street, Navy Yard. feb 19—3a* SUPERIOR MATTINGS. UBT received and on sale, 100 rolls 4-4, 5-4, and extra quality Gowqua, Folking, Heeyune, and Cc ing MATTINGS, in white, red, checked, and fancy patterns and colors. These goods are warranted good. Some are ex- tra heavy, and, with our former supply, make up the best stock of Mattings in town, all o which will be sold on the most reasonable terms ap 30—eo2lw GLAGETT, DODSON & CO. $a rere aes IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK ING UP HOUSEKEEPING Caretta removing from the city, and wishing to dispose of their Furniture and Housekeeping Utensils, &¢., without the trouble of sending them to public auction, can do so by calling on us at our store, 317 Pennsylvania nue, corner of Ninth street, as we are prepared YO buy all such goods as may be offered. Housekeepers and others will do well by calim, on us, as we will py the highest cash prices for all such ALL, BARNARD & CO, ap Im 317 Pennsylvania avenne. A CARD. A: Economy ts the read to wealth.” Great Reduction in the price of Hats & Caps. YH E undersigned, having made arrangements T with a New York Hat Company to con- stant): were with the very best Moleskin or DRESS TS, got up in the latest style, offers them at the unprecedented low price of $3,50, worth from four to five dollara; second quality, §3, worth from to @4; and a very fashion- able Hat at 92,50, worth from $3 to 5 Also, Beche & o's Hats, at a mueh less advance than they have been here tofore sold in this city. First-rate beaver Hats $3,5). All kinds of seft HATS and CAPS very low. In order to sell at the above low prices the cash system must be adopted ; consequently those who purchase will not be charged from fifteen to twenty- five per cent. as an offset for bad debts. ANTHONY. (for many years in the employ of Todd & Co.) No. 3, Columbia piace, 7th st., ap 13—1f 2d door north of Penn. avenue. ? AN AWAY.—810 REWARD—JOHN, iny negro man, aged bout 50 years, ran away from my farm in Alexandria county, Va.,on Mon day, 15th instant. y frock coat and gray pants. fir A. Gladman’s, on 9th street, near the boundary in Washington. He also has asister at Mr. Marbury’s, in George- town. JOHN M. YOUNG, Coach Maker, Corner of 459 street and Pa. avenue. ap 18—tf afk: 535.] Notwee of the estahlishm-nt of an additional Land Office in the State of Wisconsin re of the act of Congress, approved ‘ebruary 24, 865, entitled “An act to establi-h an additional land district in the State of Wiscon- sin,” embracing ail that part of the present WitLow RIVER DISTRICT lying north of the line aividing :own- ships forty and turty-one (or fourth correction line,) to t called the Fonp pv tac district, it is hereby declared and made known that the land office for said district has been located for the present by the President of the United States, at Surerior Crrr, in said State. Given under my hand, at ow of Washington, 1855. this 28th day of April, A. D JOHN WILSON, Commissioner of General Land Office. ap 30—law6w OR SALE—A VERY FINE SADDLE AND g-ntle and sound, and of fine stock ; would make eithsr a very fine carriage horse, or a: very pleasant riding norse. Buggy HORSE. The horse is young, t Also, for sale an excellent work horse, perfectly sound. Apply to No. #3-Dunbarton st., Georget’n. mar 1—lawtf Nein received this day a new assort- ment of SLEEVE BUTTONS and STUDS, of the latest styles. Also, a variety of other new Goods: as Vest Chains, Chatelains, Bracelets, Pins, Earrings, Rings, etc. Great inducements offered to et . SEMKEN, No. 330 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th st. QG- New Points put to Gold Pens at short notice, Diamonds remounted, and Jewelry made to order, mar 29—1f FINE WATCHES. HAs made # considerable addition to my stock of GOLD HUNTING PATENT LEVERS, and LaDigs’ waTcnes Of first quality, heavy 18 carat| cases. Also, SILVER WATCHES for boys. I offer them at greatly reduced prices. The movements are sclected with Watch is warranted. 3 Persons in want of a fine timekeeper are intited to examine my assortment. Hi. SEMKEN, No. 830 Pa. avenue, betw. Sth and 10th sts, mar 30 PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT. T subscriber has always on hand a assort- great care, and every ment of German and American PI- ANOS, from the very best manufacturers which he offers for sale at lower prices than can be purchased in the District of Columbia, and on the most accommodating terms. All Pianos purchased from me are warranted to give satisfac- tion. Old Pianos taken in exchange. B. REISS, Professor of Music, G, betw. Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, eb 6—Jm* P ERSONS WITH DEFECTIVE vision are invited to examine my extensive stock of all kinds of SPECTA- CLES and EYE-GLASSES. Glasses’ of any kind, such as Cataract, Parabola, Periscopic, Double Concuve, Double Convex, and Colored Glasses, pui in at short notice, with great care, and per: in wantof glasses may be sure to get those wi benefit the eye, 4@ Circulars “Dcfective Vision,” gratis at H. SEMKEN’S, oo Pa, avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts, ar FRESH BEEF AND VEGETABLES FOR THE NAVY. NAVY AGENT’S OFFICE Washington, April 28, 1855. EALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office until Monday, the 2lst day of May, 1855, at noon, for the supply of such quantities of Fresh Beef and Vegetables as may be required on the Washington station, during the fiscal year com mencing On the Ist cay of suly next, and ending on the 30th June, 1856. The Beef and Vegetables must be of good quality and the best the market affords; and each article must be offered for by the pound. Bond with approved security will be required in one half the estimated amount of the contract, and ten per centum in addition wiil be withheld from the amount of each payment to be made, as collate- ral security for the due performance of the contract, which will on no accountbe paid until it is fully complied with. ae offer made must be accompanied (as sept in the act of Congress making appropriation for the naval service fore 1846 7, approved 10th August, 1846) by a written guaranty, signed by one or more responsible persons, to the effect that he or they un- dertake that the bidder or bidders will, if his or their bid be iss ges enter into an obligation, within five days, with good and sufficient sureties, to fur nish the articles proposed. No bid wiil be considered unless scaekaee by such Pte ALBERT GREENLEAF, ap lawiw Navy Agent, . He stoops in his walk ; had on a He has a wife at think he is lurking about there. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1855. Auction Sales, Sy J. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. R’S SALE OF LARGE PUNCH- ING Machine, Blacksmiths’ Tron, Carts &c.—On TUESDAY afternoon, May 8th, at 4 o’cik I shall sell, at Easby’s Ship Yard— One |; Punching Machine Lot of Blacksmith’s Tools, Bolts Shackles Chain, Bellows Burrell Cart, Wheels, Cart Lot of Loge, &e. ac aad ni ys, for approved en- dorsed notes bearing ieee ee Q JAS. C. MeGUIRE, may 2—4 Auctioneer. K. 8S. WRIGHT, Auctioneer. GEORGE! OWN RY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT Auc- tion.—By virtue of a decree of the Cireuit Court of the District of Columbia, the subscriber will offer at public auction, to the highest bidder, at 5 o'clock p.m, on TUESDAY, the 8h day of May next, in front of the premises, the following real estate in Georgetown, of which William Nelson, late of Fair- = county, in the State of Virginia, died seized, Ist..Part of Lot No. 43, in the al plan of Georgetown, situated on the east side of Market Space, and next south of and adj ing to the store- house of Mr. Samuel Cropley, fronting 1534 feet on Market Space, and running eastwardly of that width 33 feet, on which there is 4 three-story brick build- Z- 2d. The whole of Lot No. 16, in the same plan of Georgetown, lying between Bridge street and Pros- pect street, and fronting 66 feet on each street. It is proposed to sell this Lot in five parcels, as follows : Ast. The eastern part thereof fronting 37 feet on Bridge street, and running north of that width 120 feet On this part there stands a three-story brick house, with back buil heretofore used as a tavern; it fronts 25 feet on Bridge street, and has ap- purtenant to it an alley leading from Bridge street to the rear of the Lot 12 feet wide. 2a. ‘The western of said Lot, fronting 29 feet on Bridge street, and running back of that width 120 feet nerth, with an old frame builning thereon. 3d. That part ef the said Lot 16 which fronts on Prospect street wilt be offered in three separate lots. each of which will front 22 feet on said street, and run south of that width one hundred ard twenty feet. They are vacant. The terms of sale imposed by the decree require the purchaser to pay one-fourth of purchase money in hand, and the residue in three equal instalments at six, twelve, and cighteen months from the day of sale, with interest thereon; and for such deferred payments the Trustee is required to take the notes of the.purchasers, with approved sureties payable =e times aforesaid, with interest from the day of sale. The Trustee rezerves to himself the right to resell any of the lots and premises aforesaid the purchaser of which has failed for the space of ten days to com- ply with the terms of gale. Sale to commence at Lot 43, on Market Space. JOHN MARBURY, Trustee. ED. 8. WRIGHT, may Auctioncer. —$—$—$—_$_$ By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctionecr. JN SALE OF VALUABLE AND élizi bly-situated Hotse and Lot on 6th st: w of trust, bearing date on the 10th day of February, 1853, anc recoded in Liber J. A. =., No. 51, folios 364, &c , the subscriber will sell at public sale, on p.m.,on the premiser. Lot No. 4, in Square No. 488, ironting 24 feet 9X inehes on 6th streer weet, betw-en Eand F streets north. by 93 feet 4 inches deop, with the buildings an? impr-:vements, consist- ing of a four-story brick dwelling-house, with a back building, built of the best material and the best manner, and very commodious. with all the modern improvements, and in all respects one of the most desirable houses in Washington, and but recent'y built, and well known as the property ot Peter liev ner. The property in situated in one of the health- iest and most desirable parts of the city, and offers to persons seeking a veskience or investment an oppor tunity seldom occurring. The terms of sale will be: One-half cash, and the balance in 6, 12, 18, an 24 months, for notes bear- ing interest from day of sale, secured by a deed in trust udon the property? If the terms complied with in six days after the sale, the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk aud expense of the purchaser. All conveyancing at the « xpense of the purchaser. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. G. McGUIRE, ap %—Rawkds Auctioneer. By J.C McGUIRE, Aucetioncer. EREMPTORY SALE OF THE STEAMER UNION On FRIDAY afternoon, June Ist, at 5 o'clock, at Page’s Wharf, at the foot of Sevemh street, I shall sell, without reserve, the nearly new steamer called the “Union,” at present running as a ferry boat etween this city and Alexandria. This steamer was built in Washington city in the feet 6 inc'es She measures 411.40 5 t.ns cusiom house measurement, as per enrollment. Her en gine is a first class seventy five horse power engine built by Smith and Perkins, Alexandria, Va, She runs either end foremost, and is very convenient for loading and unloading freight. Terms: One. half cash, the residue in 6 months, with interest, satisfactorily secured. JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 3—eokds Auctionect. ie se tet By J.C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF DWELLING HOUSE and Lot on Massachusetts avenue —By virtue a deed in trust the subscriber will sell, at public auction, on the premises, on MONDAY afternoon, May 2ist, at 6 o’clock, part of Lot numbered nine, (9) in Square numbered four hundred and fifty-two (452,) fronting twenty (20) feet on Marsachusetts avenue, between 6th and 7th str ets west, running back one hundred and twenty-nine (129) feet, with the improvements, consisting of an excellent frame dwelling house. Terms cash. : NIOHOLAS CALLAN, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 20-2awk&ds Auctioneer. OE By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF TWO small FRAME Houses on the Island—On MONDAY, the th of May, instant, by virtue of a deed of trust bearing date the 17th of November, 1854, and record- ed in Liber “J AS,” No. 87, folios 319, 320, &c., one of ihe land records of Washington county, Dis- trict of Columbia, the subscriber will sell, at public auction, in freat of the premises, Part of Lot 12, in Square No. 585, on which are erected two small frame houses, fronting on South F street. Terms of sale: One-fourth in hend, and the re- mainder in 2, 4 and 6 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. Either or both of the Houses can be had at private sale by application to B. P. sortion at the City PIS Hail. JAS C.MA , Trustee. C. W. BOTELER, may l—eo Auctioneer. Ey J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer *RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and eligi- bly situated Improved Real Estate on the corner of 7th and D streets.—By virtue of a deed in trust bearing date on the 6th day of June, 1851, recorded in Liber J. A. 8., No. 38, folios 287 &c , the sub- scriber will sell at public sale, on TUESDAY, the 15th day of May, 1855, at 514 o’ciock p. m., on the premises, part of Lot No.8, in Square No. 467, fronting $5 feet on 7th street west, and running back 54 feet on D street north to an alley, with the build ings and improvements, which consist of a well and sul tially built threo-atory brick warehouse, cov- ering the whole of said part of said lot. The above property is situated on the corner of 7th and D streets, opposite the National Intelligem cer office, and is one of the most desirable and val- uable business locations in Washington, rapidly en- hancing in value, and offers an opportunity for in- vestment seldom to be met with The terms of sale will be: One-fourth of the pur- chase money in cash, and the balance in six, twelve, eigitcen, and twenty-four months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured by deed in trust uy the property. If the terms of sale are not com- ied with ‘in six days after the sale, the property will be resold, at the risk and expense of the pur- chaser, upon one week’s notice, All conveyancing at the expense of Ihe haser. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 4—Stawkds s Auctioneer, ena By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer oe PROPERTY AT THE NAVY Yard at Public Auction —On TUESDAY after- noon, May 8th, at 5% o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell Lot No. 23, in Sqi No, €82, situated at the comer of south L and Seventh streets east, fronting 49 feet on south L street, by 71 feet on 7th street, with the improvements, consisting of three brick and one frame dwelling house. Terms: One-fourth cash ; the residue in 6,12 and resglten months, for notes a by a deed of trust ; JAS. C. McQUIRE, ap 2l—eokde Auctioneer, est, between E and F streets north.—By virtue o' a deed | MONDAY, the 28th day of May, 1805, at 33 o'elk 7 s leare not NO. 729. EVENING STAR. ern Ean ETERNITY. What is eternity? Can a Paint its duration to the thought ?— ~ every beam the sun emits, Tell every light ingens every it mote stra) Within its pt of rays; " Tell all the leaves and all the buds, Tela te ce garaen, elds, and woods ; Produce, when Spring propitious leads That night, upon ther bendes ea t, Upon Sheds in soft silence, to display” Their beauties with the rising day ; Tel all the sand the ocean laves, Tell all its changes, all its waves; ~~ mex with more laborious pai: 1@ drop; its mighty mass contains ; Be this astonishin, account, i Augmented with the full amount Of all the drops the clouds have shed, Where’er their wat’ry fleeces spread ; Trough all time’s long-protracted tour From Adam to the t hour ; Btill the sum, it cannot vie With the more numerous years that lie Embosom’d in Eternity. Was there a belt that could contain In its vast orb the earth and main ; With figures was it cluster’d o’er, Without one cipher in the seore ; And would your lab’ring thought assign The tota! of the crowded line, Hew scant th’ amount? th’ attempt how vain ! To veach duration’s endiesy chain! For when as many years are run, Unbounded age is bu: begun! Attend, O man, with awe divine 3 For this eternity is thine! THE INDIAN’S PAYMERT. “ie Ne Ferget.”” BY MRS. CAROLINE A. SOULE. Tt was late in the month of November. The day had been cold and gusty, with occasional dashes of rain, and the even- ing, which set in early, promised to be one of gloom and tempest. The wind went rushing about with that low, mournful, hollow sound which is known only in autumn time, lashing the naked boughs of the old forest trees with its furious surges, whirling the dead leaves which lay heaped in the deep ravines into miwlstroom eddies, and driving eve- rything before it with a violence that made them only too glad to flee. The clouds which had hung in scattered masses while the livid sun set its strug- gling beams among them, gathered them- selyes into a single mighty one and shrouded the heavens as with a pall, ' threatening every moment to burst into , drenching floods. “God pity the homeless to-night !”” jexclaimed the young man in an em- phatic tone, as pushing open the rude decor of his log cabin, he dragged in the old black log that was to warm the rough hearth-stone, and irradiate the brown rafiers through the long, cheer- less hours of the autumn storm. ‘God pity them and help them, too, for a cold and weary time they'll have. I trust no one wanders to-night in this wilderness ; though lest there should be, I'll do what I can to give them a beacon light,” and even when he spoke, hw planted the huge, knotty stick into a bed of crimson coals, and filled the space be- tween it and the old iron fire-holders with a generous armful of light, dry kindling, which soon burst into a bril- | liamt blaze, not only scattering light and _ heat across the dim apartment, but shed- ding a stream of moon-like rays through j the tiny windows, that went dancing | like a thing of life through the outer ; darkness ill it was lost in the mazes of year 1852; is 162 feet in length, breadth of beam 24! the untracked forest. “There,” said the warmhearted woods- man, as he watched the sky-bound sparks and the continuous glow. “Ive done my part toward leading them to a home, if any be abroad and wandering, and I'll enjoy it, too, myself,” and he drew his seat to the homely board on which smoked a hunter's rare steaks from the] di wild deer, a stew of birds which he had shot while standing in the door of his cabin, and cakes of powdered corn, nice- ly baked and browned on a clean corner of arough hearth. A relishing meal it was, too, for the hands of a loving and gentle wife had cooked it all, and henest and sturdy toil had awakened that keen zest for food which the idler never knew. for » hing 7 “A supper for a king,” said he, as returned to his cozy place before the fixe. ‘*We shan’t starve yet awhile, Moll—not while there are birds in the treesand game in the woods, and strength in these brawny arms. Only keep a warm hope in your heart, little wife, and our bome will yet be a bonny spot.” And often he folded his hands on his bosom and bent ,his heed, and seemed to be reading bright fancies in the warm fire- light. And when her light evening chores were done up, his wife drew her seat close beside him, and as we were all wont on such stormy nights, when the bearth-stones beam, the two warmed their young memories and strengthened the pinions of hope. And the evening sped on awfully and wildly without, but calm and beautifully within, by the side of the blazing fire whose streaming light was the only star that gleamed in t dim oid forest. *« We'll keep the fire up all night, and as bright as we can, too,” said the brave pioneer, as, ere he leaped into bed, in- stead of —s the coals, he threw on a fresh bundle of splints; “it’s too awful a night for me to sleep sound, and I may as well tend it as not. God help any that roam, if any there be, and guide them this way. It will never be said that I darkened my fire in a night like this. Once or twice did he rouse himself from the slumber that in spite of his awe of the storm would stea® over his senses, and renew the blaze that was dy- ing away; but then as the rain ceased its dashing and fell only on the rough roof with a lullaby tone, and the wind hushed its howls, and only moaned in a weary-like way, he suffered himself to sink in that calm, deep sleep, which comes only to those who have labored with that were clean and hearts that were pure. An hour or two he slept, and the the ashes away, and still ing brands died in » and the old back-log, cleft; This excoliest Pamily and News Journal—coa} taining 8 greater variety of interesting reading tha: can be found in any other—ts published on Seimrday TRAMs. Five Cophes.sssssisssseeee Ten GO..crcrrereceseceness senses TWERLY 40.100. ssevesvsaneerseene steeneensesseeeveesseneesellb OF 09> Casu, rvaniaair mm apvance. QG> Single copies (in wrappers) can be procered &t the counter, immediately after the issue of We paper. Price—rumas certs. Posrmarrens who act as agents will be allewed 8 Commisgon of twenty per cent. with the evening's flame, slowly its crimson flakes, giving out no a brillant flash, but only a ite, ally lare. fe a8 ef BEC s a8 E 5 & i i E iy I it, too, 4 the ra ere the last brand had fallen, was the rude home that his Indian eye track the path which its owner had in the forest, and follow it to his doar. But there he paused awhile. Woul the white man be kind to his red faced brother, and give him the feod he craved and a skin by the fire? «Me try him,” said he, as he against the door; “me try him, to me, me no forget,” and the bar rattled and the woodsman awoke, startled but not afraid. One bound brought him to the door, and with one hand on its guard and one on his rifle, he called, ‘‘ Who's there—what want you ?” ‘«Me Indian; mie sick and me hungry; me——,’ but ere he could more the door flew open and he was bid to come in and be welcome. “Friend nor foe stands outside my door on a night like this,” said the sturdy host, as he threw a generous armful of his lightwood and raked out the coals till they were all in a glow. “‘ Me your friend, and me no forget,” said the Indian, in a voice emphatic, though weak, as he sank on the stone, tore off his blanket that was drip- ping and cold, and suffered the warm rosy light to creep over his t brawn: Sata wel pat the pase that had never been pale before. “T am your friend, for God knows by your looks you need one,” responded the brave pioneer; “‘and the best that I have shall be yours to-night ;” and suiting the action to the words, he eet on the table the remains of the evening meal, and then drawing out a clear bed of coals, laid over them a generous slice of the uoble deer he had slaughtered himeelf, and had soon a smoking meal to tempt the hungry palate of the guest. Then casting a bundle of skins on the floor close to the hearth-stone, and taking from off the bed whereon lay his wife, trembling in silent terror, a heavy blan- ket, he told the poor Indian to rest him- self till morning, and lorger if he choose. And then with a heart lighter and hap- pier than when he rose, he lay down again, drawing his pale companion to his breast and quieting his fears with en- dearments as ie and soothing as — & mother bestows on a frightened cl 5 When they awoke in the morning their Indian guest lay still on the floor, ins sound and refreshing sleep. When he rose from his rustic cou Fi elies ~ him not whence he had come,land whether he was going, but only to jake of their hospitality as long .as he thought fit. With Indian taciturnity he said nothing, but ate with them, and then lay lown again, and in this way two days. On the ing of the third, the hearty breakfast been disposed of, ho drew his blanket around him went to the door. As he crossed threshold he turned his face to the seated husband and wife and said phatically, ‘‘ Pale face good to Indian— me no forget ;” and as an arrow darts from its bow when the arm draws he eped For some weeks the incident was dwelt on frequently by the family, ly it faded from their — and as years passed away it was only once ina while recalled at the spat of two bueyant lads, that “father would tell them an Injen story, a true story about a live Injen.” Then, taking them on his knee, he would relate to them what has just been written, and they would draw te arms yet closer round their trembling forms. = — if the —_ dare to go to sleep while a “live Injen” Ie stretched before the fire; and agli | say, “werent you afraid father ?” and cuddle up to his heart. Alas! they, nor he, nor that still beautiful wife thought then of the sor- row that “live Injens” were to bri upon their happy hearts. Closer those little ones have clung to him, and fairer arms than theirs would have been wound about his bosom. But the threat- ened blow came soon, and a sad and crushing one it was. [CoNcLUSION IN OUR REXT.)} oe ComuenpasLe EnTERPRIsE.—We derstand that two of our most active sicians, Drs. W. L. energetic yo MeMillen “and “WR. Thrall, ha: ceived invitations to visit Russia, and to enter the medical staff of ig Pn ro army as assistant surgeons. ve accepted the invitation, and will leave Columbus about the 10th of May. After ington, they will sail ew York on the 19th of May, for St. Petersburg, via Bremen, Berlin, &c. After their arrival at the capital of Russia they will deter- mine whether they to the Orimea y g and otal or take a post in the of the army on two or three years. This pawn go Ohio State Gazette.