Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1855, Page 1

mee: EVERY AFTERNOON, \ tsth streets Offies and Depet south side F, next to corner Vth at. ICE KEPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND AT THE OPPICE, whieh can be had in large or small quantties. 9G> Office open from 5 a. m.to 9 p.m. tm lean scp eesiiseieeiece | car ne PINE SADDLE AND Sazy HORSE. The liorse is young, sntle and sound, and of fine stock ; would oe Make either 4 very fine carriage horse, or a“ i wry pleasant riding norse. , Also, for sale an exeriient work horse, perfect'y found. Ay _— No. #3 Dunbarton si , Georget’n. THE EVENING STAR (RXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Bualding, corner avenues and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will de 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 is THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOL LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR f THREE MONTHS. §gSivote corias ons cant. SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS! JOHN H. sMOOr, South side of Bridge street, near High, mensived and is now emeing a general ‘sortument of = SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. oc nb aeck will be found a good assortment of PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, The Steamers GEO, WASH- INGTON or THOS. COLLYER can be chartered Legh ee Of seleci parties to visit the White House Pavilion, Mount Vernon, Fort » oF other places on the river. The White House Pavilion is now open for vist beautiful place for pleasure trips; it has a fine Ball and Dining room, also, a new Ten Pin Alley. to the President of the Boats. Q@ Por paruculars a ory. or the C of the Me. sbamanion t's KE is furnissing refreshments on the to fu io edalenouoiee = 9 —<$—<—$$$ ——— REESE'S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING DEPOT. 7 subscriber ty announces to his friends and the pubtic in general that he has re ceived the first lot of the celebrated DODGE’S DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the a of the a ee ee tute, now prepared to furnish who may favor him with a Paik, His seck of GAS FIXTURES are unsur- passed in the District. Plain striped and plaid Bonnet Ribbons ain onnet ne Emb'd and plain Linen Cambrie Handkerchiofs a great Jaconet, Sule Nainsook, and Plaid Muslins Rich figured and dotted ce —— Kid and Alexander’s Silk Gloves, all colors Ladies, Misses, and Gents’ Hosiery, all kinds Parasols of every shade and price , ich English fast colors Prints at 1234 With a first rate assortment of ¥ With his corps of competent workmen he Also, Pn fel hte of te test makes in | himself to fill any orders in the PLUM! INGPAND Linens and Cottons GAS-FITTING Iie with promptness and despatch. Table Cloths, Damasks, Napkins, Towellings, Fur | S@-All work done warran‘ed to give complete niture Chintzes, white Spreads satisfaction JOHN REESE, Goods generally. _may 3—tf cor. Sixth st. and Pa avenue. Ha made large from the Philadel- ZRSONS WITH DEFECTIVE phia New Yerk auctions, | am prepared to of vision are invited to examine m: extensive stock of all kinds of SPECTA, CLES and EYE-GLASSES. Glasses’ of any kind, such as Cataract, Parabol Periscopic, Double Concave, Double vex, and Colored Glasses, put in at short notice, with great care, and persons in want of glasses may be sure to get those which benefit the eye. &@- Circulars “Defective Vision,” ey at H. 8 °3, La Pa. avenue, betw. 9h and 10th sts, GREAT BARGAINS N_LADIES’, GENTS’, MISSES’, AND CHIL- DRENS’ BOOTS AND SHOES,—The subscriber being compelled to remove from fi the store he now occupies, offers his ent well-assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES at greatly reduced prices. All persons in want of the article will find it to their advantage to fer great inducements to cash or prempt customers. 8p 18—im J. H. SMOTT. A OARD. : “< Beonomy ts the read to wealth.” Great Reduction in the price of Hats & caps HE undersigned, having made Gy with a New York Hat Company to = con- stantly supplied with the very best Moleskin or DRESS HATS, got up in the latest style, offers them at the uaprecedented low price of §3,50, worth from four to five dollars; second quality, $3, worth from to $1; and a very d fashien- able Hat at $2,50, worth from $3 to 33,50. Also, Beebe & Co’s Hats, at a much less advance than they have been here tofore sold in this city. Pirst-rate beaver Hats 93,5). All kinds of sett HATS and CAPS very low. In order to sell at the above low prices the cash system must be adopted ; consequently those who | call before purchasing elsewhere. parchase will not be clrarged from fifteen to twenty- A. H. SLOAN, ive per cent. as an offset for bad debts. No 304 Pa. av., near 10th et., north side. may l—if BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS. UST opened, and now ready for inspection, at D. R. WALL'S Bi Shoe and Trunk Em-; porium, a large, varied and well selected(y St spring and summer stoek of BOOTS, SHOES: and TRUNKS, among which are— Ladies’ morocco, kil and lasting Gaiters Boots, Slippers, Ties and Buskins Misses’ do do Children’s Shoes in bes variety Gentlemen’s patent leather and calf skin Boots and Shoes, Congress Gaiters, Pumps, &c. —_ and youths’ @o With all the most approved and fashionable styles of Shoes manufactured, all of which will be sold at exceedingly !ows prices. In addition to the above an extensive assortment of Trunks, Carpet Bags Valises, and Satchels, very cheap. A Pall is solicited from all who are in want of great bargains, as 1 am determived to sell as cheap as the cheapest. D. R. WALL, No. 3£ opposite Centre Market, ap 25—en3w wetween 7th and 8th ata. ANTHONY, (for many years in the employ of Todd ~ & Co.) No. 3, Columbia place, 7th st., ap 13-0 2d door north of Penn. avenue. FISHING TACKLE. I IMERICK, Virginia, Kirby, Yankee Doodle and 4 Gravitation Fish Hooks Si!/k Sea Grass, Linen, and Cotton Lines Jointed Rods at all prices, from $1 to $6 each Also, Bamboo and Reed Rods Artificial flies, grasshoppers and fieh: Sinkers of every description. Silk worm Gat, Landing Nets, and everything in the Fishing Tackle line tor sale at reduced _— E K. LUND No. 198 Bridge street, Georgetown, D. C. 20—f ap HARLES UASKINS, Architect. avenue, between Trnth and Eleventh streets,) WASHINGTON, D. C. 7 LLL contiace to furnish Plans, detail working Drawmes, and specifications of buildings of every description, aad also to superintend their: rec boa. feb 1— ICE. T N. MIDW ELL guarantees a full supply of e o has customers in Washington or George town, the whole year, at fair prices. Orders can be left at the following places er sent thro the Post Office. il. H. McPherson, Druggist, Capitol Hill Kidwell & Laurence, corner of Pa. avenue and BY BRAILROAD DIRECT TO THE wHstT. BAS Se SR Tims between Washington and Wheeling bat 174 hours! Running time between Washington and Cincinnati 27 hours !! Through Tickets and Baggage Checks to Mr. McPherson, Grocer, 7th street FP. Kidwell, Smith’s Lumber Office, 6t st. Jexeph Moore, Druggist, Pa avenue, First Ward Ice can be haa at my office, No. 3 First street, “Georgetown, at all timea, Families will be supplicd for the whole year at fair prices. ap 2t—lm be had in Washington m IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO ING UP HOUSEKEEPING RAILROAD oo t. B AVING greatly improved its Western ‘cobtice- tions now effers the fullest inducements to travelers between Washington, Baltimore, and all portions of the West, the Northwest and the South- west. The connection between the trains from Wash- ington and the trains Sy ps west froma Baltimore is always prounpuy made at the Washington Junction (lately called the Relay|Hpusre) 9 miles from Balti- more. This i< the only shange of cars required be- tweec Washington and the Ohio river. Baggage is checked through to Wheeling at the Washington staiion, and rechecked and transferred there, (with the passengers) without charge, for those holding through tickets for points beyond. The connecting tain: leave Washington daily at 6 a.m. and 434 p. m. On Suadays at the latter hour only. At Wheeling diret connection is made with the trains of the CENTRAL OHIU RAILROAD, run- ning from Bellaire en the Ohio, near Wheeling, thro Cambridge, Zanesville and Newark, to COLUMBUS. ese trains connect at Newark with ihe cars of the Newark, Mansfield and Sandus- ky Rallroad for Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit, Chicago St. Lous, etc. At Columbus the C. OQ. Railroad trains connect With the fast trains of the Liltle Miami Railroad to Xenia, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, ete. At Xenia (on Little Miami Railroad) connection is formed with the trains throat Dayton, to INDIAN- APOLIS, Terre Hanie, yette, Chicago, Rock Isiand, St. Louis, etc. #@ Passengerc holding through tickets for Mem- phis Vicksburg, Natches, New Orleans. etc., which are also sold at Washington— are transferred at Cin- cinnati to the Mail Steamers on the Ohio. Tickets for Evansville, Cairo, and St. Louis are eold by this route. @@—- FOR CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland to Toledo, Detroit, Chie: ete., tickets are sold, when the Obio is na between Wheeling and Wellevilie (forty wiles) where a connection with the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad is made. __ Traveliers are reques cd to notice that wkile this is the only route affording th: h tickets and checks in Washington, it is also the most speety, and direct to nearly all the leading in the great West. The distance from Washington to Cin- cinnati is but 653 miles, being about 100 miles short- er than by any other route! Sharron vac ae ppg Shetty GTON: To Wheeling, q jum! $ 3 Daytén, $15 50; Cincinnati, $16 ; Louisville, by reilroad $1865, by steamer from Cincinnati, $18; dianapolis, $17 50; Cleveland, $12 15; Toledo, $15 80; Detroit, $15 20; Chicago, 65 and $19 50; Su. Louis, $28 50 and §25; Memphis, $26; New Or- leans, $31, etc. @@ © OR FREDERICK and HARPER'S FERRY MARTINSBURG, BERKELEY SPRINGS, CUM- BERLAND, BEDF ORD SPRINGS, Piedmont, Oak- jand, and Fairmount, passengers may leave Wash- ington at 6 a m or 434 p.m. For the minor way stations between {‘altimore and Wheeling, take 6 8 m train from Legere pie 4#@> For trains to and from Baltimore, Annapolis, etc., see special advertisements. 4#a@ Por further information, through tickets, &c., apply to THOS. H. PARSONS; Sg. at Washing- i JOHN iH. DONE, ton Station. . Master of Transportation Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore. may 3—f PALMER’S PATENT LEG. HIS AMERICAN INVENTION orth preacher ame andin Europe. Itis worn persons, and with most astonishing success. In petition with JO other substitutes of ERSONS removing from the city, and wishing to di of their Purnitare and Housekeeping Ctensils, &¢ , without the trouble of sending them public auction, can do so by calling on ys at our more, 317 Pennsyivania avenue, corner Ninh freet, as we are prepared to buy all such goods as may be offered Housekeepers and others will do well by callin; on us, ts we will pay the ay 7 cash prices for all sach goods. WALL, BARNARD & CO. ap 26—Im ait Pennsylvania avennc. TAKE NOTICE. NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. P W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor, under « the United States Hotel, has just received a large supply of Spring and Summer Goods, and is now prepared to offer — bargains to all in want of guod and fashionable clowmng. His “ Ready. made Clothing ” will be sold at prices = Whole suits, Coat, Pantaloons, and Vest, of thin cloth or cassimere, for §! norms Frock and’ Dress Coats, from §10 to Good Business Coats for 97. Black and Fancy Pants, trom $3 to @7. Marseil‘es snd Silk Vests, from $2 w $5. He keeps always on haud a large assortment of — —* such as Shiris, Gloves, Cravats, Um- brellas, &c. “Sole Agent for the sale of Scott’s Fashions.’ mar 19—y. Se LOOK HERE!!! M' RE BOUNTY LAND TO ALL who served im a¥¥ Wak since 1790, whether as Officers Scidiers, Sailors, Mariaes, Clerks, Indians, Chap laine, Wagon Masters, Teamsters, Landsmen, (or their widows or minor children) who have not yet oe i6o eae and have been in service 14 ys, wi well \ write to us, id, and their Land Warrants wiil be radar vt for the Stove quantity, and no one oe | do not get it. Claim Agent's Office, opposite U. 3. Treasury 4 * ce, OF . . Washingion City, D.C mar6—3m ¢ following low L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, mar t—fa en JLVER WAKE, PLATED WARK ConD BIN PASCY Sp oa ss ‘ea Sets, ar Bowls, Cream peer Rom fron and Foun” Also, a greai tn eae egal icent Fancy Silver Ware, suitable ted Coffee Se Casto Arucles are warranted as represented, and be sold at a small advance. H. SEMKEN, 330 Pa. avenue, bet, 9th and 10th streets. mar Om SALE—A Pair of BAY MARES, 7 years 2 be Tt«pring, well-bred sound, stylish, ots, spinted and capital goers. fncy are Dag ell-broken and perfectly free from tricks, and wili Pparuecular! driving. Tiox 1 Loxpon, as the best artificial limb known. In this country it has been thirty times exhibited, in competition with all others, at the apnual Fairein 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 “ Pirst Premium”— only Silver Medal ¥ suit any gentleman who is tond of ; The owner parts with them only because ~ purpose is to retrench his expenses. They can ere 8 at Southron’s (late Bireh’s) Stable, on 14th “ south of Pa. avenue. uty to try office, Por terms, or an op- thei, enquire at the counter of the 'y will be sold a ba. gain. Mr. W. HENRY PALMER, ‘aieten = inventor, at the acs c Palace. . 5 TO KNOWN as ‘amphiets giving full informa’ sent ROBER®? HELLER, every pore B. PRANK PA ] AS much pleasure in informing his friends and ue public ener . on iocanne oe iM general that he has determined 375 Chesnut street, Philadelphia. feb 28—3m WP.HE HEALIN eeie im this city, and is prepared iw VaRMOn “instruction onthe PIANO FORTE, , Vand COMPOSITION. He is permuted rorge Kigge, Jr., and Mr. A. ‘T on addressed tO Penney trania OF THE NATIONS. BY CHAS. LIN + With an Introduction and Appendix by N.P. ‘Lallmadge. Published by the Society for the diffusion of Spiritual Knowledge, New York. } large octavo volume, pr.ce $1.50. Por sale at TAYLOK & MAURY'S Bookstore, near Wh siyecs. my? "J interest, and the ratification o1 PMONDAY, the 9h day of May, 185 = _ Chening Star WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1855. THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘This excellent Famity and News Journai—con! taining a greater variety of interesting reading thas an be found in any other—is published on Saturday TERMs. Bingle copy, per QMnUM.........ereesesrereeemseeenl 25 ‘To Cons. Re OPIN ase nsonsmectmsetiesarenpinrsceniioromms Ten Twenty do... eneees + eeeneee: O@- Casn, mrvaniaaty m apvancs. 99> Single copies (in wrappers) ean be proeured at the counter, immediately after the issue of '..¢ paper. Price—Tuaae certs. PosTmasTeas who act as agents will be allowed 8 commission of twenty per cent. Auction Sales. By J.C. McGUIN®, Auctioneer. (otakcery SALE OF VALUABLE AND EL igibly situated improved and unimproved Real E tate, consisting of Dwelling Houses and Lots, va cant Lois, and Wharf.—By virtue of a deciee of the Cireuit Court of the District of Columbia for Wash- ington county, made in the cause wherein John A. Fraset is compla’nant, and John Waiker, Ellen 8. Fraser, and others, heirs at law of Simon Fraser, deceased, are defendants, No. 899,in Chancery, the subscribers, trustees appointed by said deeree, will sell at public auction all pieces or parceis of lying and being situated in :he city of Wash- gton. and known and distinguished as being Lots Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, i 14,15 16, 17, 18, '197 20, 31,33, ata 24, in the subdivision made by said trustees of Square No, 412, frenting respecttvely and variously from 18 feet 1 inch, to 30 feet 8 inches on 8th and 9th streets west, and E and F streets south, by various depths to an aller, with the improvements and appurtenances, which con- sist of a commodious and well and substantially built 33g story Brick Dwelling House on Lot 8, and a comfortable and well built 2 story Brick Dwelling press Ccip lle ee ne 18 = pA said ae 3 fo. 4, in Square No front on F street south, between 9:h and 16th pie to by 125 feet deep, with the Lg phere and appur- tenances, which consist of a 2\ story Frame Dwel- ting caer ‘J pat Cle ane Se in Square No 730, ronting 40 feet on Pennsylvania avenue, running back 10 “A” street south, with a width on said “A” street of 43 feet 7inches ; and part of Square No. 472, te feet on Water street, at the termi- nation of 7th street west, withthe valuable Wharf thereto attached and belonging, extending to the channel of the Potomac river, and now occupied by Page and used as a steamboat wharf The sale of the several Lots in the subdivision of Square No 412, w'th the improvements and appur- tenances, will take place. on Thursday, the 7 « May, 1855, at So’clock p m.,on the prem- The sale of Lot No.4, in Square No. 388, with the improvements and appurtenances, will take place on said Thursday, the 24th day of May, 1855, at 6 e’clock p.m , on the sta The sale of part of Lot No 3, in Square No. 730. will take place on Friday, tag 25th day of May, at 534 o’elock p. m., on the ptemises. nd the sale of part of Square No. 472, with the valuable Wharf thereto attached and belonging, will take place on Tuesday, the 29:h day of May, 1855, at 544 o'clock p. m., on the premises. The above property is all situated in desirable lo- cations, rapidly enhancing in value, and offers to capitalists and others a most favorable opportunity for investments or procuring a desirable residence. The terms of sale, as prescribed by said decree, will be one fourth of the purchase money in cash, and the balance in six, twelve, eighteen, and twen ty four months, to be secured by the purchaser’s bonds, bearing interest from day of sale, with secu- gt to be by a by the Trustees. pon the full payment of wipe pe money and the sale or sales by the Court, the Trustees will convey the property to the respective purchasers in fee. [f the terms of sale are not complied with in six days afier the sale, the property the terms of the sale oi which are not so complied with will be resold at the risk and expense of the purchasers upcn one week’s notice. All peaverenens = tt poco ane purchas- ers, AS. 3. WALLACH, EDW°D SWANN,’ f Trustees. JAS. C. McQUIRE, may 2—eokds Auctioneer. By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE AND eligi biy-situated House and Lot on 6th street west, between E and F streets north —By virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date on the 10th day of February, 1853, aad reco ded in Liber J. A. S., No. 51, folios 364, &c , the subscriber will sell at i ALS O'cIK p.m , on the premises, Lot No. 4, in Squar 488, fronting 24 feet 9% inches on 6th strect west, between Eand F streets north. by 93 feet 4 inches deop, with the buildings and improvements, consist- ing of a four-story brick dwelling-house, with a back building, built of the best material and in the best manner, and very commodious, with all the modern improvements, and in ail respects one of the most desirable houses in Washington, and but recent'y built, and well known as the property of-Peter Bev ner. The property is situated in one of the heaith iest and most desirable parts of the city, and offers to person: seeking a ieskience or investment an oppor- tunity seldom occurring. The terms of sale will be : One-half cash, and the balance in 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, for notes bear- ing interest from day of sale, secured hy a deed in trust udon the propert: f the terms of ssleare not complied with in six days after the sale, the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expeuse of the purchaser. All conveyancing at the expense of the purchaser. CH 18. 5. WALLACH, Truatce. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 26—3tawkds i Auctionee! By JAS. C. McGUIB: RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUAB: gibly situated Hous and Lot on} nue, between 444 and 6th streets west.— By virtue of a deed of trust bearing date on the 5.h day of Feb- ruary, 1853, and recorded in Liber J. A. 8, N 5 folios 83, &c., the subseriber will sell, at public sale on THURSDAY, the 3lst day of May, 1855, at lg o'clock, p m., ou the premises, all that piece or par- cel of ground lying and being situate in the city of Washington, and known and distinguished as Lo’ Q, in the subdi m of Lots Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in square No. 492, fronting 23 feet 5 inches on Ma ryland avenue, between 434 and 6th streets west, and running back to a 20 feet alley, with the build- ings and improvements, which consist ofa well and sul tially built two story and attic brick dwelling house, with two story frame back building and ne- cessary outbuildings. The above property is situated in a healthy and desirable location, and rapidly enhancing in value, and offers a favorable opportunity to persons desi rous of ohiaining a convénient and comfortable res idence, or making an investment. The terms of the sale will be one-half cash, and the balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for notes bear ing interest from day of salc, secured by a deed of trust on the . If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale, the property will be reso'd at the risk and expense of the purchaser upon one week’s notice. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. Title indisputable. CHAS. 8. WALLACH Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 9—eokds Auctioneer By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer IRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and eligi- bly situated Improved Rea! Estate on the corner 7th and D streets.—By virtue of a deed in trust bearing date on the 6th day of June, 1851, record in Liber J. A. 8., No. 38, tolios 287° &c ; the sub- scriber will sell at public sale, on ‘TUESDAY, the 15th day of May, 1855, at 544 o’clock p. m., on the mises, part of Lot No.8, in Square No, 457, fronting $5 feet on 7th street west, and running back 54 feet on D street north to an alley, with the ouild- ings and improvements, which consist of a well and sul intially built threo-atory brick warehouse, cov- ering the whole of said part of said lot. ie above property is situated on the corner of 7th and D streets, opposite the Na‘ional Intelligen- cer office, and is one ot 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, eighteen, and twenty-four months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured by deed m trust upon the perty. If the terms of sale are not com- lied 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 purchaser. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, ap 3—HKawkds Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE OF THE STEAMER UNION.— On FRIDAY }; June Ist, at 5 o’clock, at os Wharf, at the fout of Seventh street, I shall |, Without reserve, the nearly new steamer called the “Union,” at present running as a “a boat retween this city and Alexandria. iis steamer was built in Washington city in the ear 1852; is 162 feet in length, breadth of beam 24 eet G inches She measures 411.40-95 tons custom house measurement, as per enroliment. Her en ine is a first class seventy five horse puwer engine mitt by Smith and Perkins, Alexandria, Va. She rans either end foremost, and is very convenient for loading and unloading freight. Terms: Oue half cash, the residue in 6 months, with interest, satisfactorily secured. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Aucdoneet. may J—eokds """'=§. H. BATES, POLICE MAGISTRATE, FIRST ST., NEAR PENNA. AVENUE, Coaw ciag and Bounty Land Claims aitended to may Fm sin rey world tions failed entirely, EVENING STAR. “LOOK UP.” 5 “Misfortanes,” it is said, ” nee ‘William Thornby. The for a time, but soon covery to render the misfortune surance had ir the Thornby and his duced to absolute poverty. Nor was this all; his anxiety and exposure dur- ay before. ing the fire brought on a fever, and for| to go to eve weeks his wife and daughters hung over | through which he was passing. But he At} was unsuccessful, and with every failure length, however, the fever abated, and | he became more and more depressed till though he was left weak and helpless as| his anxious countenance could not fail an infant, reason had returned, and| to excite the observation of those around him, almost despairing of his life. nothing was needed for his restoration to heal-h, but good nursing and freedom from mental anxiety. once resolved. The house was offered for sale, and a purchaser soon found. country. ling. they found themselves in the pos- affection for each other, the mother and children soon found contentment and happi jiness. He felt a want of confidence in himself, merchant in the iil-dressed and unhappy looking man, who now busied hi.nself in rounded his little dwelling. His wife sought by every means in her wer to arouse his dormant energies. The little property they had saved from the wreck would soon be exhausted. He was yct in the prime of life; his health part of what they had lost? Surely it was a duty which he owed to himself and children. But her husband shrunk from again mingling with what he called “a cold, unfeeling world.” «Tt will be in vain, Mary,” he replied; “«T shall lose the lictle we have left. You can hardly imagine the unfecling manner in which the unfortunate are treated. Many will help those who seem likely to raise themselves, but very few will ex- tend a hand to save those who are com- paratively sinking.” “This is partly true,” said his more hopeful wife ; ‘‘ but I trust not to the extent which you seem to believe. Place more confidence in your fellow men, and above all have more reliance on your Heavenly Father, and you will succeed. Begin at the bottom of the ladder, and seek a situation as a clerk. You are certainly well qualified either for a sales- man or accountant, and will, no doubt, obtain a salary.” Mr. Thornby signed deeply. “My health,’ said he, ‘ will not permit me to lead the seden'! life of an accountant; as a salesman I fear I should stand little chance of success.” “Not with that sad countenance, in- deed; but strive to recover your former cheerful temperament, and all will go well.” “For your sake, Mary, and that of m: children I will make the attempt; but 1 feel sure that it will fail.” Advertisements were put in the papers, stating his capabilities, and want of a situation ; but these failing to call forth any applications, he resolved to go him- self and seek for employment. He left home for the city with the same sad countenance, downcast look, and slow and measured step. His wife, who watched him anx- iously until he was out of sight, turned sorrowfully from the window, and said to her eldest danghter, “It is all in vain, Sarah ; your poor father will never suc- ceed until he can learn to look up, not only naturally but spiritually.” After some expressions of mutual confidence and affection, the excellent mother and daughter determined upon two things ; first, to commend the husband and father to the kind protection of Heaven; and next to commence together, if ible, the keeping of asmall school. This lat- ter plan; however, they determined to submit to the father on his return. As Thornby approached the crowded city, he felt more and more oppressed by the doubts and fears which he bad urged in the conversation with his wife. The first place at which he called was the office of & commission agent, who had advertised for a person having qual- ifications which William Thornby fe!t an undoubted assurance that he possessed. On stating his business, a young clerk requeated him to be seated ; at the same time surveying him with a contemptuous air. Half an hour passed, and em- ployer entered. Thornry’s name and application were laid before him. He stood for a moment quietly observing him, and without waiting to hear the qualification he was about to urge, said quietly, “You will not answer my pur- \ d, “‘never come | his advertisement; but my appearance This was certainly verified in | does not suit him, and that is enough.” me prosperously with him| dry goods’ establishment. The refusal Promising specula | was equally decisive as the other; and as and his affairs be-| he turned to leave the store, he heard the came sadly involved. Some hopes of re- | em presented themselves, when a|m: fire broke out in the place, his house of| who looks as if he was unfortunate. Eve- business fell ® prey to the flames, and|rything about that man shows that he is almost every article was consumed, and | going down hill.” ter, the in- | mentally added poor Thornby, “you will large family were re-| to try again, but the thought of those de- fortable, but there was no alternative. | away in an opposite direction. Every just claim was satisfied, and the} Then sorrowfully he turned towards bis family removed to a distant part of the|cwn home, quite convinced of the use- Here, in a small, neat dwel-| lessness of further search. session of many comforts and in their failure, still endeavored to cheer him. and But the father’s heart was still sad. | most absurd undertaking. Hi anda mistrust in his fellow-creatures. | and circulated, and Sarah and her mother His whole appearance was changed. His/| called upon many families in their imme- countenance was downcast and sad; his' diate neighborhood, and made known steps lingering and irresolute, and noone! their intentions. would have recognised the once happy’! pleasing appearance, excited much inter- cultivating a small piece of land that sur-{ beginning. The school rapidly increased, ! and before the end of the first term they { was fully restored, why not again go | convenient house wastaken, and arrange- forward, and endeavor to regain, at least; ments made for the accommodation of pose, sir.” The applicant turned away without remonstrance, and left the office, saying to himself, “Just as I expected. I have every qualification he required in ing his hand, “I am glad that thou hast followed my advice and learned to look up. I havea situation now at my com- mand where thee can obtain a good sal- ary, and without working harder than is fitting thy time of life.” . The best remedy for a man who is ing down hill is to look > e earthly hopes fail there is still hope in Heaven. The next trial was at a large whclesale loyer remark to the head clerk, “I e it a rule never to employ a person Amusements. Franklin Fire Company's GRAND FIREMEN’S MILITARY, CLUB AND CIVIC BATI:! ]* annonnciag this Pall the Managers would most respectfully state that the proceeds will be ap- propriated towards the erection of a new ie House for the ead Company, and yg UJ wil be conducted in @ style unsurpassed any heretofore given, and worthy of the good object for whicb it is sntended. It is hoped that this effort wilt receive the liberal support of the whole com munity. The Ball will take place at the Natianal Theatre, on TUSS DAY, the 15th instant. Managers on part of the eifirens. “And wherefore,” give him a push.” He half resolved not —e on him urged another trial. ith desperate determination he resolved warehouse in the street him. Jno T Towers, Siles H Hill, As he —— —_ the last shop, he b arr bape was accos! & benevolent looking old a WW Gr Careful and affectionate nursing was| gentleman in the garb of a Quaker, pee ; Heme W Rigsen” not wanting. but it was impossible to | exclaimed in a friendly tone of inquiry : 5 E Douglas iT Suter, prevent mental uneasiness. His chil- | ‘Looking for a situation, friend?” “Yes, ———_ re eae dren must be supported, but how? They | sir,"’ was the reply; ‘can you aid me in tine Bonen, would share with him in poverty, per-; my search?” ‘Not directly, but I can SShinn, N Thomas. haps the disgrace which the involved| give thee a little advice, which, if rightly BR ee sod lie er state of affairs would bring upon him;| acted upon, will finally help thee to at- Iaeut Cel Biley.” Qr Mr McCullom, and many would heap upon him un-|tain what thee desires.” “I shall be Maj Keyworth, Sgt Morgan, merited reproach. There remained but] grateful for your advice.” “It is this—] [wtjos,Pec® Capt or one way by which his fair name could} Loox Up.” L Towers, Capt Bright, be entirely retained, and on this he at| At these words Thornby raised his] ? B_Key, pana one The house in which they | eyes from the ground, supposing it to be JJ Mull’ y, Reese, lived was valuable, and would command \2 command to look at his adviser; but to Capt Lasselie, JL Smith. a ready and favorable sale. It was hard| his surprise the old gentleman had al- cme! to part with a home he had made so com-| ready turned, and was walking rapidly RH eed one < A M Marsh: O P Robinson, y “Some insane person ”’ Thornby mut- R MeCormick 5 z W Caho, \s tered; “I am in no humor for his folly.” Y Sinon. i W Reardon, Mr Sanford. On the part of the Company. RE Doyle, 2 TL Martin, bs Jos Williamson, G B Crossfield. His wife, not much surprised at his HS Ward, Floor Managers. : : Wm Jcn s, sno T Evens. proposed the pian cf keeping a schocl. T 3 Larcomb, With some difficulty they obtained his Refreshments will be furnished at reasonable pri- sanction to what he considered as an al- crs. ‘Titkets $1—io be had at the principal hotels and at the door. A sufficient police force will be in attendance to preserve strict order. 10—ThSMT Circulars were immediately printed (Organ, {ot& Union) GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION AND PIC NIC Their lady-like and Ts 7 5 or TEE hunter ofyapilsocamuragetienc's| AMERICUS CLUB, TO THE WUITE HOUSE PAVILION, On MONDAY, May 2ist, 1855 SHE AMERICUS CLUB take great pleasure in ennouncing to taeir friends and ie public in general that they chartered the Steamer Geones W will give a grant EXCURSION AD iC NIC as on MONDAY, the ist instant. The Club themselves that no pains or expense shal: be spared on their pait to give general salistaction to those who mey hover them with their company. The very best Cotilton Music bas been engaged for the o¥ on. The Rcireshments and Supper will be furnished by an cxperienced caterer at city prices. Omurbusts will leave the coraer of Seventh and L strects at 1 o’elock, and be at the wharf on the arrival of the boat at might. Fare 123g cents each way. GG Tickets ONE DOLLAR—aimi:ting a Gentle- man and Ladies—to be had of any cf the Managers and at the wharfon day of excursion. ‘The Bost wil leave Georgetown at 1 o'clock ; Washiagton at 2; Navy Yard at 244, and Alexandria at 3. hed more applicants than they could ad- mit. Many families were anxious that Mrs. Thornby should receive their daugh- ters as boarders; this occasioned an ex- tension of their plan. A larger and more GTUN, ADd boarders, and also for the reception of a larger number of day scholars. bir. Thornby viewed with wonder the success of his wife and daughter. Why was it that he alone should be rejected because he was unfortunate? How was it that they had raised so many kind friends around them, eager and able to assist them. In what did the difference consist. The words of the Quaker often came to his mind, and though he had at first regarded them as mere expessions of in- sanity, he now began to suspect that they in reality contained the advice which the old gentleman had said, if aightly followed, would insure him suc- cess. «Loox Up!” Surely, man formed in the image of his Maker, should not, like the beast thnt peris*eth, cast his eyes upon the earth! Even when bowed down by misfortunes, he should strive to look up to the light, which may yet illumine his path. These thoughts had crowded forcibly upon Thornby’s mind, and he was beginning to act in accord- ance with them, when his daughter bounded joyously into the garden, where her father was busied with some vines, and told her father that he should smiie upon her cheerfully as he used to do, for that she had good news to tell him. ‘* You deserve to be smiled upon, in- deed, my child,” said he, gazing fondly on her animated countenance; ‘‘ but what news have you for me?” «One of the young ladies who attend- ed our school, asked me to-day if my father was in want ofa situation as clerk ; and when I answered in the affir- mative, she said her uncle requested you to call at his office to-morrow morning. Here is the address,” Sarah continued, handing her father a slip of paper. « Well, there may be something yet in store for me, Sarah,” “Indeed there may, dear father. Only think how well our school is succeeding. The incomé from that alone would sfford us comfortable support. Uur Heavenly Father is always near to help us in the hour of need.” The heart of the strong man was bowed down, and his voice trembled with emc- tion. Tears of real sympathy stood in the eyes of his daughter, as she whis- red Committee of Arrangements. Charles Matlock, dobn Robinson, Jr, YW. E. Morgan, F. A. Rearden, Samuel E. Culverwell. Mana, on the part of the Club. 8. P. Robertesss 5. w. heat E. B. Barrett, t G. Evens, 0. D Darden, Jno. T. Essex, Kebt. Johnson, W. H. Johnson, Wm. homas, W. II. T. Dice, E. F. Queen, Geo. Eesylin, Thos. Johnson, M. Birkhead, Nicholas Ray. may 7,9,19,14,16,19 - 6t STEAMBOAT KXCURSION. LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS. Celebration of the Landing of the Pil; Fathers of Maryland at St- Mary's St. Mary's county, under the auspices of she Philodemic Society of Georgetown. HE Committee of Arrangements ot the Young Catholics’ Friend Society, of this city, have the honor of announcing to, the citizens of Washington and its vicinity, that they have chartered the well-known and popular steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON, for the above mentioned Excursion, The price of Tickets for the entire i eh each. They can be procured at the following Stores: Kidwell & Lawrence, corner of 14th street and Vennsylvania avenue ; Callan’s, corner of 7th and E strects; Martin F. King’s, Pennsylvania avenue ; D. B. Clarke’s, corner of 11th street and Maryland avenuc; Jno F. Ellie’s Variety Store, Pennsylvania avenue; Wm. A. Keunedy’s Serene tay 7th street ; ~ —_ “at McNerhany, Naval Storekeeper, Navy Yard. ‘Aathe number of tickets is limited, persons de- sirous of enioying this interesting Excursion are par- ticularly requested to make early lication as above orto any member of the Committee of Ar- rangements, as the sales will be cloced on Saturday evening, the 12th May next. Arrangements have been made with the proprie- tor of Piney Point Pavillion whereby eomfortnble accommodations for the night will be secured during the Excursion. Washington will leave the Steamboat The Ge Wharf, at the foot of Lith street, on MONDAY eve- ning, the 14th May next, at 3 o’clock, and .will re- turn about 2 p. m. cn ihe following Wednesday. JOHN CARROLL BR. . WM. A KENNEDY, GEORGE HARVEY, JOHN T. CASSELL, FRANCIS McNERHANY, Commitice of Arrangements. ap 21—TuThSatd U.S MARINE BAND. “HE underst would respectfully inform the T Military, Firemen, Clubs, and the public gene- rally that by applying to him at the Marine Barracks, or at his residehce, on E, between Sh and 10th sts. east, or by note at Hilbus & Hits’s Music they can obtain the services of the Marine B: or @ portion of it either as a brass, reed or cotillion baud, which will embrace Louis ee unrivalled ty. . BCALA, e Conductor and Leader of Marine Band. ap 0~im* PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND NO. 1. M* FREDERICK PROSPERI begs leave to in- form his friends and former patrons that this band has been fully re-organized and is now under his direction, and he is fully prepared with @ band of the most Scfenuific Musicians in te city, to fur nish music for Parties, — etn Ex- curs &Ac., at the shortest notice % plying ts FREDERICK PROSPER, Leader CHAS. PROSPERI, Conductor; HILBUS & HITZ'S Ma- sic Depot, or at PETER TALTAVUL’S, Opposite the Garrison, Garrison eireet, Navy Yard. ln en 1 2,3,4,5,6,7.8 9.0. LABARRE, comer of “Tenth and € st= , who FE. ie a practical manufactures iu metal, has an assortment of Silver plated NUMBERS of var.cus patteras He will make numbers for houses, hotels ar Your heart will no longer be sad, dear father, you will smile on us once more.” “« My child,” said he, “ the dark shad- ow has long been on me; but with the help of . I will no longer be cast down. Even if the new opening should prove delusive, I will not be discouraged; I will now look up.” With. a cheerfal countenance and a step that fell sweetly on the ears of his wife, bringing to her remembrance the days gone by, he descended to breakfast the next mcrning, and at an early hour was on his way to the city. As he en- tered the office answering to the address given him by his daughter, he was met by the same benevolent old Quaker who | had proffered his advice on a former cc- i pews in Churches, and for seks, to suit all taste» casion. ’ . d is cenfident at the low priee they will be mad ‘« Well, friend,”’ he exclaimed, extend- ; ha ft will auit the purchas Psa d ep Glan