Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED ‘ EVERY AFTERNOON By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers in the cities of Wash- ington, Georgetown, Alexandria, Baltimore and Philadelphia, at SIX AND A QUARTER Payable weekly to the Agents. To mail subscribera ‘the subseription price is THREE DOLLARS AND PIFTY CENTS a year in advance, ‘VO DOL LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR Se THREE MONTIS. @@Sinerz corms ons cerr. —— ee SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS! JOHN H. sMO0T. South side of Bridge street, n--- Hizh, L@ETO" SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. In his stock wil! be found 2 good assortment of * Light Silks” Revere) Grenadinon, Timuee Bik and bright col’d Chailies and Ghaliee Dasincs, Mons-elines Real Chintes and Brilliants i Nainsook, and Plaid Mustias pand dotted do and Alexander’s Silk Gloves, all jigses, and Gents’ Hosiery, all kinds of every shade and h English fast colors Prints at 1214 With a firet rate assortment of 1 Te TE ae and Shit es Table Damasks, Napkins, Tewellings, Fur ementannen ales tipasade . Domestic Goods generally. Having made | chases from the Philadel- phia and New ork auction, {am prepared t6 of to or ers. nA on sMoTrT. ap ié—im A OARD. A: Economy ts the read to wealth.” F i fed Ha ‘J J supplied with the very best Moleskin or DRESS HATS, got up in the latest styje, offers them at the unpri lented low pric: $350, worth from four to five doliars; second quality, 93, worth from to $4; and a very good fashion- able Hat at worth from $3 to $3,50. Beobe & Co’s Hats, at a mueh less advance ey have been here tofore sold in this city. Pirst-rate beaver Hats 93,5). All kinds of seft HATS and CAPS very low. In order to sell at the above low prices the cash system must be edopted ; purchase will aot 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 place, 7th st., ap 13- 2d door north of Penn. avenue. FISHING TACKLE. IMERICK, Virginia, Kirby, Yankee Doodle and Gravitation Fish Hooks Sik Sea Grass, Linen, and Cotton Lines Jointed Rods at all prices, from ¢1 te 6 each Ant ial ieee and fish Gum erene Gay eau tere, wes erything in worm Gut, Lan Nets, ev i the Fishing ‘Tackle line ror sale at reduced ion E. K. LUND No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown, b.o. IOE. Also, uhan th ap N. KIDWELL guarantecea full supply of y ice to Ins customers in Washington or George town, for the whole year, at fair prices. Orders can be left at the following places or sent through the Post Office H. H. MePherson, Druzgi-t, Capitol Hill Kidwell & Laurence, corner of Pa. avenue an! Ath streets Mr. McPherson, Grocer, 7th street @. FP. Kidwel!, Smith’s Lumber Office, 6 st. Joseph Moore, Druggist, Pa avenue, First Ward Tee can be had at my office, No. 3 First street, Ovorgetown, at all times. Pamilies will be supplied fer the whole year at fair prices. ap2l—im IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAK ING UP HOUSEKEEPING ERSONS Gan the eity, and wishing to dis) Of their Furniture and Housekeeping tensils, &e., without the trouble of sending them to public auction, can do so by calliug’on us at our store, 317 Pennsylvania avenue, corner Ninth street, a3 we are prepared to buy all such goods as — be offered . lowsekeepers and others will do well by aon i ee ee est cash prices for al —— ALL, BARNARD & CO. ap im 317 Pennsylvyersa avenne. PALMER’S PATENT LEG. iS AMERICAN INVENTION stands unrivalled bcthinthiscountry and in Europe. [iis worn by 1,000 persone, and with most astonisiing success. In competition with 30 other eubstitutes of the best French, English, and German: manufacture, it received the award cf the GRBAT MEDAL at the Wortp’s Exner Tom i Lompon, as the best artificial limb known. In this country it has been thirty times exhibited, in ‘competition ‘with all others, at the annual Pairs 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- tonal council, the “ First Premium”— only Silver Medal | for Lumbs—was awarded the inventor, at me pe York C; Palace. Pamphiets gi information, sent gratis w every applicant. B. FRANK PALMER. 375 Chesnut sireet, Philade!phig, fed 2—3n 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 Low prepared to offer great bargains to all in want of and fashionable clothing. His “ Ready- ade Clothing” wil be sold at the following low prices : Whole suite, Coat, Pantaloons, and Vest, of thin cloth or ecassimere, for $12. a Frock and’ Drese Coate, from g10 to Bite eed Ping Foe ‘anta, rom $3 to 7. Marseilies and Suk Vests, toe ga Fs. He kesps always on hand a large fancy articles, such as Shirts, Gloves, brellas, &e. “Sole Agent for the sale of Scott’s Pashions.’ mar 19—tj. assortment of Cravais, Um- LOOK HERE!!! OBE BOUNTY LAND TO ALL who served A¥R in ANY Wak since 1790, whether as Officers Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap- tains, Wagon Masters, Teamsters, Landsmen, (or their widows or miner children) whe have not yet received full 160 acres, and have been in service 14 days, will do well tc write to us, , and their Land Warrants will be forwarded to them for the above quanuty, and bhai if they do not get it. Claim Agen’ Offic aah rae m Agent fe, Opposite . . Treasary, Washingwon City, D.C’ 63m’ mar oe WARE, PLATED WARK J AND FINE FANCY GOODS—3Siilver Coffee and Tea Sets, Sugar Bowls, Cream Jugs, Goblets, Cups, Spoons and Forks. Also, a great paps of magnificent Pancy Silver Ware, suitabie nts. Coffee Sets, Castors, B: Spoons and Ports, oa best Albata. neeee ‘be articles are warranted as rej and wilbesddatamul uae H. SEMKEN, 330 Pa. avenue, bet, 9th and 10th streets. mar Fe SALE.—A Pair of BAY MARES, 7 years old next spring, well-bred sougd, stylish, ital goers. They are. ——. The owner parts with them oni: us Purpose is to rctrench his expenses. be seen at Southron’s (late Birch’s) Stable, street, south of Pa. avenue. portunity to jee. ap 3—t Mr. W. HENRY PALMER, HITHERTO KNOWN as ROBER®? HELLER, AS much pleasure in imforming his friends and "be public in general that he has det-rmined on locating himeelf in this city, eee to receive pupils for instruetion on the PIANO Laporte Vand COMPOSITION. He is permitted we reler to Mr. Ge "Riggs, Jr., and Mr. A. T Kieckhuefer, and say Commndaigition addressed to Maa at Hhilus & Hitz’ music gore, Pens tyariia venue, Wit have im ete tention ap 13-y y can on 14th Por terms, or an op- them, enquire at the counter of the 'y will be sold a ba. gain. ‘ VOL. V. PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, The Steamers GEO. WASH- INGTON or THOS. COLLYER can be chartered for public er select parties to visit the White House Pavilion, Mount Vernon, Fort Washi: }, OF Other places on the river. Th hite House Pavition is now open for visi tors. Tt is a beautifa! place for easure trips; it ae Ball and Dining room , iso, a new Ten ‘in Alley. §@- For particulars apply to the President of the ts. Company, or the Captains of the Boat {LLIAM COKE is furnisning onthe boats, and is to furnish on the best terms. bins ap 30am RE nie Sint ra REESE’S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING DEPOT. HE subscriber lly announces to his friends aud the public in that he hasre ceived the first lot of the celebrated DODGE’S DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Insti tute, and is now es to furnish all who may favor him with a call. His steck of GAS FIE TURES are unsur- passed in the District. With his corps of competent workmen he prides himself to fill any orders in the PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING ine with promptness and despatch. 4#@-All work done warranted to give complete satisfaction. OHN REESE, may 3—tf cor, Sixth st. and Pa avenue. Ae eS Oe al, ae ae a 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, Paral Periscopic, Double Concave, Double ex, 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. H. SEMKEN’S, 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9h and 10th ats. mar 30 GREAT BARGAINS DRENS’ BOOTS AND SHOES.—The subscriber being compelled to remove from 1 ent well-assorted stock BOOTS SHOES at greatly reduced prices. All persons in call before hasing elsewhere. . aoe A. H. SLOAN, N LADIES’, GENTS’, MISSES’, AND CHIL- the store he now occupies, offers his ‘ot RND want of the je will find it to their advantage to No. 304 Pa. av., near 10th st., north side. y 1—f BY BAILEOAD DIRECT TO THA WHsST. Running time between Washington and Cincinnati 27 hours !! Checks to Through Tickets and be had in Washington !!! THE BALTIMORE AND UHIO RAILROAD AVING greatly improved its Western connec- tions Row Offers 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 bound west from Baltimore is always promptly made at the Washington Junction (ately called the Relay House) 9 miles from Balti- more. This is the only change of cars required be- tweee Washington and the Ohio river. Hageage is checked through to Whecling at the Washington station, and cree aoe rere on mere (oun the passengers) wi it charge, for those ding through tickets for points J. The connecting trains leave Washington daily at 6 a.m. and 444 p. m. On Sundays at the latter hour only. At Wheeling direct connection is made with the trains of the CENPRAL OHIO RAILROAD, run- ning from Bellaire onthe Ohio, near Wheeling, through con a ee and Newark, to COLUMBUS. trains connect at Newark with ihe cars of the Newark, Mansfield and Sandus- ky Rullroad for Sandusky, Totedo, Detroit, Chicago St. Lous, ete. At Columbus the C. O. Railroad trains connect with the fast trains of the Little Miami Railroad to Xenia, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, etc. At Xenia (on Little Miami Railroad) connecti - formed with the trains through Day‘on,t INP APOLIS, Terre Haute, Lafayei:, Chicago, Island, St. Louis, ete. @g- Passenzers holding through tickets tor Mem- phis Vicksburg, Natches, New Orleans, etc., which are also sold at Washingtgn—are transferred at 2 cinnati to the Mail Steamers on the Ohio. Tic for Evansville, Cairo, and St. Louis ars 2old by this route. #@- TOR CLEVELAND, snd via Cleveland w Toled», Detroit, Chicago, ete., tickets are soli, when the Ohio is navigable between Wheeling and Weileville (forty miles) where a connection with the © nd and Pittsburg Railroad is made. ‘Traveliers are reques ec to notice that wkile this is the only route aftording through tickets and checks in Washington, it is also the stertest, most speecy, and direct to nearly ai! the leading points in the great West. The ‘istance from Washington to Cin. cinnati is but 653 miles, being about 100 miles skort- er than by any other route! FARE BY THROUGH TICKET FROM WASR- INGTON: To Wheeling. $9 56; Cotumbus $13 65; Dayton 50; Cincinnati, 816 ; Louiavit:e, railroad $1865, by sterner fom Cincinnati, § éiauapolis, ¢17 50; Cleveland, $12 15; Toledo, 915 80; Detroit, $15 20; Chicago, $20 65 and $19 50; St. Louis, 22 50 and @25,; Memphis, @26; New Or- leans, $31, ic. 4@ © OR FREDERICK and HARPER’S PERRY MARTINS8URG, BERKELEY SPRINGS, CUM- BERLAND, BEDFORD SPRINGS, Seaton bora land, and Fairmount, passengers may leave Wash- ington at 6 a w or 444 p.m. Por the minor way stations between Balumore and Wheeling, take 6 4m train from W: on. #@ Por trains to from Baltimore, Annapolis, Clc., see special advertisements. #e-For further !nformation, threugh tickets, &e., apply to THOS. H. PARSONS; Ag: nt, at Washing: ton tion. JOUN H. INE,» Master of Transportation Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore. _may 3-tf SODA WATER. “¥ HE undersigned baving purchased Swan’s Pat- § ent Apparatus for the preparation of SODA WATER, from Super-Carbona‘e of Soda, respect- fully informs the public that the fountain is now in full and successful operation. This method of pre- paring coda Water is warmly recommended by the Medica) Faculties in the — and Western cities, not only as producing a pleasant, innocent, and healthy beverage for all persons, but one highly beneficial in all disorders of the stomach. Sirupe of all flavors, including those of Brandy, Wine, and Champ~gne, freshly manufactured, of the very best materials, on the , always on hand C. GAUTIER, ap 30—eolw No. 252 Pa. avenue. THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE C)MPA- NY OF THE LISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Rock JHARTERED Offers to the owners of the ict and cheaper means insurance than an: . other Company CHAS. WILSON iescoatage MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer. MANAGERS. John Van Riswick Ulysses Ward ‘Thomas Biagden P. W. Browning ¥. Howard, Mathew G. Emery. J. C. McKelden, Office, Columbia Piace, corner Louisiana avenue ‘and 7th street. Office hours from 3 to 6 o’clock p.m. feb 26—eotf SILKS FROM AUCTION. zr this morning a |: lot of DRESS st 1st ape sermgelindges sale of Hall & Bros., at one-half their value,and which we will sell at a small advance for cash, or to prompt cus- tomers, ALSO—JUST OPENED Rich flounced Barege Dresses pure the piece at 314 and 37)<c per yard 6 — Gantiecntars braved it Bosoms. Gloves, Cravats, Pocket Huks, &c., &c COLLEY. & SEARS, No. 643 Scventh street, may I—salw 3 doors above Pa. avenue. ' WASHING Sfening TON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 14, 1855. Action Sales. — By C. W. BOTELER, Aactioneer. 'E‘RUSTEE’S SALE OF TVW U emall FRAME { Houses on the Island.-On MONDAY, the 28th of May, instant, by virtue of a deed of trust bearing date the 17'h of November, 1854, and record ed in Liber «(J A 8,” No. 87, folios 310, 320, &e., | one of the land records of Washington county, Dis- trict of Columbia, the subscriber will sell, at public auction, in frent of the premises, Part of Lot 12, in Square No. 58, on which are erected two small frame houses, fronting on South F street. * Terms of snie: One-fourth in hand, and the re- mainder in 2, 4 and 6 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser, Pag cphat oe or beat ged — be had oes je tion to B. P. Smii , at the City Hall. JAS © MAUPIN Trustee. C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. tae By J. C. NcGUIRE, Auctioneer. ‘ALU BLE IMPROVED PROPERTY AT Public Sale —On FRIDAY afternoon, June 1, at 544 o’clock, on the jises, I sell, by or der of the Orphans’ art, that le piece of situated at the corner of 10th E street, generally known as the Medicai Co!lege. The lotfronts 61 feet 1 inch on E stree: by 58 feet on 10th street, containing 3,543 square feet. The building consists of a substantial and well- built three-story brick Building, which is admirably adapted for a warehouse, for manufacturing or school purposes Portions of this building are now under very satisfactory rent. Title perfect Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, 18. and 24 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on Coged hrsrmene 8. H. NOURSE, Administratrix, By WM. NOURSE, Attorney, JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 8—eok&ds Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRM, Auctioneer. Py cataing SALE OF A VERY VALUABLE may l—eo Building Lot in the First Ward.—On TUES- DAY afternoon, May 224, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, the subscriber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated May 6. 1854, and dvly recorded in Liber J. A 8, No. 79, folios 253, &c , une of the land re- cords for Washington county. District of Columbia, will sell that valuable building Lot known as Lot No. 16, m Square No. 102, fronting 50 fect 11 inch es on north Hl, between 20°h and 2lst sts., running back 140 feet 10 inches Terms of sale: One-half cash ; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. If thy terms of sale are not complied with within five cays thereafter, the Trustee reserves the right to resell at the risk and cxpense of the defaulting purchaser. All conveyances at cost of purchaser. H. C SPALDING, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 7—cod Auctioneer. By JAS. C. ScGUIRE, Auctioneer. ERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT at Auc- tion.—On TUESDAY afternoon, June 12th, »t 6 o'clock, on the premises, the subscriber will sell, by virtue of a deed of trust from Basil Lancaster, dated September 224, 1848, and duly recorded in Li- ber J. A. S., No 1, folios 380, &c. one of the land records for Washington county, all that piece or parcel of ground and premises designated upon the ground plan of said city as Lot No. 28, in Square 197, having a front of 49 feet nine inches on L5ih st. west, between north L and M streets, running back 197 feet to a 30 feet alley, with a 15 fect ailey run- ning the full depth of the lot on the side. This lotis situated in a rapidly improving part of the First Ward, and is very desirably located. Terms: $450 ia cash, the residue in 6 and 12 months with interest, secured by a deed of trust on beg penises I conveyancing at cost of purchaser. JAS. H. COLLINS, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By J.C. McGUIRK, Auetioncer. PYRUSTEE’S SALE OF CITY LOTS—On MONDAY afternoon, May 2lst, at 5 o’clock, at the Auction rooms of James C. Maguire, the sub- seriber, by virtue of a deed of trust dated Apnil 26, 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A, 8., No 76, folios 189, &e. one of the land records for Washington county, m the District of Columbia, will sell the fcl- lowing Lots, viz: Lots Nos. 76, 26, 27, and 28, in Square No 50. ‘erms: One-half cash ; the residue in 6 and 12 months, with interest, secured by a deed cf trust en the premixes. Ifthe terme of sale sre not complied with within five days the trustee reacrvea the right to resell, at the risk and expén. : of the defaulting purchaser. Il. C. SPALDING, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 7—eoSds Auctionees. By JAS. 0. MoGUIKE, Auctioneers. PP\RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and eli- gibly situated Honse and Lot on Maryland ave- nue, between 4} and 6th streets we: By virtue of a deed of trus: bearing date on the Sih day of Fe’ ruary, 1853, and recorded in Liber J. A. 8 , No. 52, foiios 83, &c.. the subscriber will sell, at public sale on THURSDAY, the 3lst day of May, 1855, at 544 o'clock, p m., on the premises, all that piece or par- cel of ground lying and being situate in the eny of Washington and known and distinguished as Lo: Q, in the subdivision of Lots Nos. 7, &, 9, 10, and 11 in square No. 492, tronting 23 feet 5 inches on Ma ryland avenue, between 41¢ and 6th streets west, and running back to a 20 feetalley, with the build- ings and improvements, which consist ofa well and substanually 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 i Uebegond to persons desi rous of ohiaining a convenicnt 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 sale, secured by a deed of trust on the property If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days after the sale, the property will be resoid at the risk and expense the purchaser upon one week’s notive. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. ‘Tile indisputable. CHAS. 8. WALLACH Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 9—eo&kds Auctioneer may 11—2aw&ds Amusements. SBA Stee erat mena nla Franklin Fire Company's GRAND FIREMEN’S MILITARY, CLUB AND CIVIC BALL! N announeing this Ball the Mavagers would most respectfully state that the proceeds will be ap- omnes towards the erection of a new e louse for the use of the Company, and that the ball will be conducted in a style unsurpassed by any heretofore given, and worthy of the good object for which it is intended. It is hoped that this effort will receive the \ibera! support of the whole eom munity. The Ball will take place at the National Theatre, on TUMSMAY, the 15th instant. Managers on part of the eitizens. Jao T Towers, Silas H Hill, A MeD Davia. ‘On part of the Firemen. Mr Grant, w W W Grant, JA Tait, W Riggles, 8 B Douglas, JT Suter, EG Evans, Ed Wright. Alezandria Companies 3 H Latham, Barton, 8 Shinn, N Thomas. On part of the Mil: Col Wm Hickey, Adj: P Bacon, Lieut Col Riley, Qt Mr McCullom, Maj Keyworth, Sgt Mor,an, feos Jos Peck, Capt Jamison, JY Davis, Capt Schwarzman, L Towers, Capt Bright, PB Key, Capt Devers, JATait, Capt Sheckelis, JJ Mall y, Reese, Capt Lasselle, JL Smith. 5 On the part of the Clubs. EC Eckloff, Mr Harrington, R A Graham, M Marshail, O P Eobinson, M F Planigan, R McCormick 1 Maurice, W Caho, T Dowling, T Sinon, A Howard, W Reardon, Mr Sanford, On the of the Company. RE Doyle, sail | T L Martin, Jos Williamson, G RB Crossfield. H8 Ward, Floor Managers. Wm Jon Jno T Evans. T J Larcomb, Refreshments wiil be furnished at reasonable pri- ces. Tiskets $1—to be had at the principal hotels and at the door. A sufficient police force will be in attendance to preserve strict order. may 10—ThSMT (Organ,Int& Union) GRAND MOONLIGHT BXCURSION AND PIC NIC or THE AMERICUS CLUB, WHITE HOUSE PAVILIOS, On MONDAY, May 2ist, 1855. HE AMERICUS CLUB take great pleasure in announcing to taeir friends aud the public in general that they hav chartered the Steamer George Wasaincron, and will give a grani EXCURSION AND PiC xic as above, on MONDAY, the 2lst instant. The Club pledge themseives that no pains or expense shalt be spared 0a their part to give general satisfaction to those who may honor them with their company. The very best Cotillion Music kag been engaged for the occasion. The Refreshments and Supper will be furnished by an experienced caterer at city prices. Cmnubuses will leave the corner of Se¥enth and L streets at 1 o’elock, and be at the wharf on the arrival of the boat at night. Fare 12 cents each way. i 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 Boat will leave Gearge‘own at 1 o’cloek; =e at 2; Navy Yard at 2\4, and Alexandna at 3. of Arrangements. John Robinson, Jr, F. A. Rearden, Culverwell. Charles Matlock, W.E. Morgan Samuel E. Managers on the of the 5. P. Roberson, J. W. rhea E. E G. Evens, | D.D.Darden, Ino. T. Essex, Robt. Johnson, W.H. Johnson, Wm. 'homas, W.H.T. Dice, EB. F. Queen, Geo. E: ‘Thos. Johnson, M. Birkhead, Nich may 7,9,12,14,16,19 - 6t ww eee SUPERIOR SODA WATER. Fr HE subscriber would most respectfully inform his former patrons, and the lovers of superior Soda Water generally, that his fonnts are aga n in Operation, and in order to keep up his weli earned reputation of keeping the best SODA WATER and most delicious SIRUPS in the city, is determined (if possible) to have it stiil_better than heretofore. 0, BOSWELL, Dtugpist, Corner Maryland av., and 7th st., island, ap20 1m Washington. LOW-PRICED CARPETINGS. Jest. RECEIVED and for sale 6% bales, 26 pieces, elegant three-cord heavy Tapestry Brussels CAR PETINGS, which were purchased at late auctions ‘mn New York, and will be sold at @4.123 per yard worth $1.50. It only remains for persons to see and handle these goods to appreciate their quality and extreme cheapness. Now is the time for economi- cal housekeepers to make their purchases, as the manufacturers abroad and in this country are ceas Ciud. B. ing to make in consequence of the ruinous rates at which they have had to sacrifice them. ALSO— Rich Tapestry 4-4 two ply at 8734 cents, worth $1 Rich double ingrain all-wool at 62 cts, worth 873, to do do at 50 cent», worth 75 Do do wool and worsted warp, 373g and 31 cents, worth 6214 Do do heavy genteel Carpeting at 25 cents. Still remaining on hand a few pieces elegant Vel vet — Milton Carpetings, which will be sold as old and super annun! is bought at auction in this city last week—! new, and superb patterns and colors. CLAGETT, DCDSON & CO. ap 30—eod2w By J. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and eligi- bly situated Improved Real Esiate 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 &e ,the eub- seriber will sell at public sale, on TUESDAY, the 15th day of May, 1855, at 5% o’clock p. m., on the — part 4 No.8, in Square No, 457, ronting $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 pe hae arts built threo-atory brick warehouse, cov- — the whole of said part of said tot. ‘The above property is situated on the corner of 7th and D streets, opposite thg Na‘ional Intelligen- cer office, and is one of the most desirable and val- uable business locations in Washington, rapidly en- bancing 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 d:ed im trust upon the property. If the terms of sale are not com- lied with in six days after the sale, the property will be resold, at the msk and expense of the pur- chaser, upon one week’s notice. All conveyancing at the expense of Ihe purchaser. CHAS. 8S. WALLACH, Trustee JAS. C. McGUIRE, - ap 6—3tawkds Auctioneer. LUMBER, TAR, PITCH AND ROSIN. EASONED LUMBER of all descriptions, White Pine, Yellow Pine, and Eastern Shere Joist, Scantling and Fiooring Tar, Piteh and Rosin in good barrels. North Carolina Timber now landing, ; H.N. & W. EASBY, Gorner 26th and D streets, First Ward. may &—eo%t A OARD.—LOOK HERE! LL ye lovers of the good things of this life, and A we will teli you where you may obtain atleast some of them. ikiul for past favors, I would respectfully ask a continuance of the same ¢ur n; this Spring and Summer. 1 am prepared to furnis! ail whe will give me a call with the sweet and cool- img Beverages in my line at short notice. Such as Ice Creams, Water Ices, of all flavors, Scharlotte Reuse, Blancmange, &c. Cakes of all kinds. Also, foreign and domestic Fruits and Confectionery, gen- erally kept in well regulated establishments of the Kind Particular attention will be paid to furnishing Wedding or Bride’s Cakes. Also, Parties, Balls, Excursions, Pic Nies, &¢e., &c., and upon reason able terms. Cali at the old stand, Massachusetts avenue, be- tween 9h and 10th streets, Northern Liberties. may7—eo3m = JOHN W. RIGHTSTINE. A cargo of assorted sizes. By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. EREMPTORY SALE OF THE STEAMER UNION.— On FRIDAY afternoon, June let, at o’elock, at Page’s \Vharf, at the fout of Seventh street, I shall sell, without reserve, the nearly new steamer called the “Union,” at present runniig as a ferry boat "etween this city and Alexandria. is steamer was built in Washington city in the 1852; is 162 feet in length, breadth of beam 24 t6ineres She measures 411.40-95 tons custom house measurement, as per enrollment. Her en ine is a first class seventy five horse puwer engine milt by Smith and Perkins, Alexandria, Va. She runs either end foremost, and is very cOnvenient for loading and unloading rom. Terms: Oue half cash, the residue in 6 month, with interest, satisfactority secured. JAS. C. MeGUIRE, A meet. FIRST ST.,“NEAR PENN4, AVE? Convegguciog and Bounty Land Clauns attended to may im pst Dppatyor at RELER TALTAVU the enon eee TA Va U. 8. MARINE BAND. HE unders! would respectfully inform the Military, en, Clubs, arid the public gene- rally that by applying to him at the Marine Barracks, or at his residehce, on E, between 9th and 10th ste. east, or by note at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De they can obtain the services of the Marine Band, or @ portion of it either as a brass, reed or cotillon band, which wit embrace Louis Weber's unrivalled pauty. P. SCALA, ' Conductor and Leader of Marine Band. ap 30—1m* PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND NO. 1. ‘R. FREDERICK PROSPERI begs leave to in- form his friends and former patrons ihat this band bes been fully re-organized and is now under his direction, and he is fully prepared with a band of the most Scientific Musicians in the city, to fur nish music for Balls, Parties, Parades, Pic Nics, Ex cursions, &e., at the shortest notice — oy, ap- Posse: FREDERICK PROSPERI, HAZ. OBPERI, Conductor; HMaBUS % HiITZ°3 M 2, opposite feb 19—dm* . 736. TIE USEROWN GUEST. One pleasant evening in tho month of June, in the year 17—, 2 man was ob- served entering the borders of a wood, near the Hudson river, his appearance being that of a person above the common rank. The inhabitants of a country vil- lage would have dignified him with the title of “squire,” and, from his manners, pronounced him proud; but those more accustomed to society would inform you that there was something like a military air about him. His horse panted as if it had been hard pushed for some miles; yet from the owner’s frequent stops to caress the pa- tient animal, he could not be c! with the want of humanity, but seemed to be actuated by some urgent necessity. The rider, forsaking a good road fora by- path leading through the woods, indi- cated a desire to avoid the gaze of other travelers. He had noi left the house where he in- quired the direction of the above men tioned path more than two hours, before the quietude of the place was broken by the noise of distant thunder. He was soon after obliged to dismount, traveling becoming dangerous, as darkness con- cealed surrounding ebjects, except when the lightning flash afforded him a mo mentary view of his situation. A peal, louder and of longer duration than any of the preceding, which now burst over his head, seemed as if it would rend the woods asunder, and was quickly followed by a heavy fall of rain that pen- etrated the clothes of the stronger ere he could obtain the shelter of a large oak which stood at a litt'e distance. Almost exhausted with the labors of the day, he was about making such dis- position of the saddle and his overcoat as would enable him to pass the night with what comfort circumstances would admit, when he spied a light glimmering through the trees. Animated with the hope of better lodgings, he determined to proceed. The way, which was steep, became attended with more obstacles the farther he advanced, the soil being composed of clay, which the rain had rendered so soit that his feet slipped at every step. By the utmost perseverance this difficulty was finally overcome without any acci- dent, and he had the pleasure of nding himself in front of decent loo! farm house. The watch dog began barking, which brought the owner to the door. ** Who's there ?” “A friend, who has lost his way, and is in search of a place of shelter,” was the answer. “Come in, sir,” replied the first spea- ker, ‘‘ and whatever my house will afford you shall have with welcome.” “‘I must provide for the weary com- panion of my journey first,” remarked the other. But the farmer undertook the task, and after conducting thenew comer in aroom where his wife was seated, he ied the horse to a well stored barn, and there provided for him most bountifully. On rejoining the traveller, he obgerved, “Thst is a noble animal of yours, sir.’ “Yos,” was the reply, ‘‘and 1 am sor- ry that I was obliged to misuse him so as to make it necessary to give you so much trouble with the care of him; but T have to thank you for your kindness to both of us.”” “I did no more than ‘my duty, sir,” said the entertainer, ‘and, therefore, am entitled to no thanks. But Susan,” added he turning to the hostess, with a half ro- proachful look, ‘why have you not given the gentleman something to eat?” Fear had prevented the good woman from exercising a well known benero- lence; for a robbery had been committed by a lawless band of depredators but a few weeks before in that neighborhood, and as report stated that the ruffiang were all well dressed, her imagination suggested that this man might be one of them. At her husband’s remonstrance, she now readily engaged in repairing her er- ror, by preparing a splendid repast. Du- ring the meal, there was much interest- ing conversation among the three. As soon as the worthy countryman per- ceived that his guest had satistied his ap- petite, he informed him that it was now the hour at which the family usualiy per- formed their devotions, inviting him at the same ‘ime to be present. The invitation was accepted in these words : “It would afford me the test pleas- ure to commune with my Heavenly Pre- server, after the event of the day; such exercises prepare us for the repose which we seck in sleep.” The host now reached the Bible from the shelf, and after reading a chapter, and singing, concluded the whole with a fervent prayer; then, lighting a pine knot conducted the person he entertained to his chamber, wishing him a good night’s rest, and retired to an adjoining a ent. “John,” whispered the womsn, “that is a good gentleman, and not one of the highwaymen as I sup; So “Yes, Susan,”* said he, “I like him bet- ter for thinking of his God, than all his kind mquiries after our welfare. I wish our Peter had been Lome from the army, if it was only to hear this good man talk: I am sure Washington himself could not say more for his country, nor give a bet- ter history of the hardships endured by our brave soldiers.” “Who knows, now,”’ inquired the wife, “but it may be himself, after all, my dear? For they say he does travel just so, all alone, sometimes.”’ “Hark ! what’s that ?” The sound of a veice came from,the chamber of their guest, who was now en- gaged in his private religious worship. After thanking the Creator for his many mercies, and asking a blessing on the in- habitants of the house, he cuntinued: And now, Aimighty Fatber if it be G STAR.) ‘yen sajming a greater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published on Saturday OG Case, ovvanuasiy mm apvaner. OG Single copies (tm wrappers) can be proeur>! St the counter, immedintely afte: the iemue of oe Paper. Price—reazz eexts. Postwastens wh. act as agente will be aliewe.’ pcommninen of wren ——— Thy boly will that we shall obtain » place and name among the nations of the earch, grant that we “4. hp enabled to show our gratitude for Thy goodness, by our endeavors to fear and obey Thee. Bless us with wisdom in our council, suecess in battle, and let our victories be tempered with humanity. Endow, also our enemies with enlightened minds, that they may become sensible of their injus- tice ond. willing to restore and liberty. Grant the Petition of Thy ser- vant, for the sake of Him Thou hast called Thy beloved Son, nevertheless, not my will, but Thine be done. Amen. The next morning the traveller de- clined the pressing invitation to break- fast with his host, declared it was neces- _ for him to cross the river immedi- ately, at the same time offering of his purse as a compensation for what he had received, whice was refused. “ Well, sir,” continued he, “* since you will not permit me to recompense you for your trouble, it is just that I should inform you on whom you have conferred so many obligations, and also add to them, by requesting your assistance in crossing the river. I had been out yes- terday, eadeavoring to obtain some infor- mation of our enemy, and being alone, ventured too far from the camp. Onmy return I was i a foraging party, and only v, my know- edge of the roads and the fieciness of my horse. My name is George Wash- ington.” Surprise kept the listener still for a mo- ment; then after unsuccessfully repeat- ing the invitation to e of some re- freshment, he hastened to call two negroes, with whose assistance he placed the horse on a small raft of timber that was lying in the river near the door. and soon conveyed the General to the opposite side of the river, where he left him to pursue his way to the camp, wishing him a safe and prospereus journey. On his return to the house, he found that while he was engaged in making preparations for conveying the horse across the river, his illustrious visitor had persuaded his wife to accept » token of remembrance, which the family are proud of exhibiting to this day. The above is one of the hazards en- countered by this great patriot, for the purpose of transmitting te posterity the treasure we now enjoy. Let us acknow- ledge the benefits received, by ovr en- deavors to preserve them in their purity; and keeping in remembrance the great Source whence these blessings flow, we may be enabled to render our names worthy of bemg enrolled with that of the father of his country. An Eprtor in Tae Canat.—One of the editors of this paper enjoyed the rare fi- licity of a cold bath in the “raging ca- nawi” last evening. He had gone to the collector's office in quest of items, and in coming out, rather greenly mistock the weigh-lock fer the side walk, into whict he walked with the most philo- sophic deliberation. He found out his mistake, however, after swallowing @& couple of quaris of the waters of that deicctabie ** institution,” and measnriag with his corposity a couple of fathoms of water. A vigorous use of his hands and feet enabled bim to beep his head above waier, and an equally vigorous use of his lungs brought to his res- gue & most timely assistance. He is moreover of the belief, and has the frank- ness to express it, that had such assist- ance arrived a few minutes later, he would have been spared the trouble of inditing this pregnant item*and society would have been deprived of a valuable member. His private opinion is, that although the canal is an excellent public concern, the species of practical “‘coast survey” in which he indulged is rather risky, a8 well as uncomfortable. There is such a thing as carrying the hydro- pathic treatment to extremes. Seriously : he begs to express his live- liest gratitude to Mr. Newland, jr., Lem- uel M. Hawley, Mr. Incrow, and others, for their generous and most timely aid, and pledges his utmost efforts in behalf of any or all of those animous gen- tlemen, should he find them in a similar dilemma. He also begs leave to tender his liveliest acknowledgmeats to that ladder up which he walked out of his un- welcome bath. He moreover signifies his intention “at an early day” to cause the aforesaid weigh lock to indicted as a nuisance.—U?t ca Herald, May 9. {It is nothing unusual for political edi- itors to get into “hot water.” Waar Taey Worr.—In the visit to the crystal palace, the Queen took the Emperor's arm, and Prince Albert and Eugenie followed arm in arm. The last couple had a nice time in making the ex- tensive tour. At the Queens concert in Buckingham Palace, the Queen wore a blue silk dress, with fine tlowers of white lace, a small crown of rubies and dia- monds, and white feathers. The Em- press wore a dress of tulle bullione, with three skirts looped up with wreaths of white lilac, each wreath containing in the middle a diamond ornament ona red velvet rosette. The front of the corsage was ornamented with a boquet of dis- monds, lilacs, and red velvet; and on each shoulder were diamond ornaments encircled with red velvet. Her head dress was com; ef diamonds set in the form of pinks, red velvet, and white ostrieh feathers. The duchess of Kent Wore a dress “more antique,” of course. 0G7A youth, whose progressive pro- clivities not been chilled in a life of seventeen winters, marched into an al- derman’s office in Pittsburg, last week, in company with a lass of twelve sum- mers, and see a oa —— “quick.”* The istrate, being an old «+ 2” Te. fused. Whereupon the youthiel indi- vidual, taking his companion’s arm ‘n his, turned away in’ wrathful indigoa- | tion, exclaiming “« This is a great tree | country, where men and women cvn't get married when they please '"’