Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1855, Page 1

. « the beet ye gale or rent at Forder Chickering Piano for | (BXCEPT BUNDAY,) At the Star Building, corner Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Wil be served to mbscribers 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 subscription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIPTY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOL LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR fo THREE MONTHS. @@8rrcte cores om VOL. V, Cur. REBLE PA’ "[SESLE PATENT IMPROVED EVELET MA First patent—combined on one stock Second patent—self-feeding with eyelet sone patent—patcnt improved fastener, riveting Anction Bailes. $$$ By JAS. C. @cQUIRE, Auctioneer. iV on DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT at Auc- en erapping led a2 stiainoce, June 12th, at All ies in t ofa good Eyelet Machine, are | 6 0’clocx, on the premises, subscriber will sell, stron, peviiaaniet ae Ja ot LIPMAN'S by virwue of a deed of trust from Basi! Lancaster, PAT! IMPROVED, which is decidedly the best | 4ated Septembcr 224, 1848, and duly recorded in Li- ber J. A. S., No 1, folios '380, &c. one of the fand ever > y A brough records tor Washingten 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 15th st. West, between north L and M streets, running back 197 feet to a 30 feet alley, witha 15 feet alley run- az. bap full depth i hey lot eal “apthenat os as lot is situated in a rapidly improvin, it before the public, possessing numerous advantages, viz : - . = It is strong, durable and not liable to out of or- der. It punches the hole well, and to fit the Eyelet, and in one operation clinches the Eyelet on beth sides. It saves time, as the papers &c., need not be reversed or turned over to clinch the Eylet a se- cond*time, as is the case with all other Machines, It is useful to the Merchant in filing away papers, ‘85 well as to the attorney or Conveyancer, the and maker, Tailor, Milli umerons Terms: $450 iu cash, the residue in 6 and 12 isa pe pore bowen hore diey wages with interest, secured by a deed of trust on Sold by all the principal Stationers and Fancy peemises. Goods Dealers throughout the United States. All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. Agents for ‘Washington, 2 JAS. H. COLLINS Trustee. TAYLOR & MAURY, JAS. C. McGUI may 91—tf Bookstore. near 9th st y 11—2aw&de Auctioneer. ‘A OARD By J.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. - IHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE AND EL “Beonomy ts the read to wealth.” C' igibly situated improved and uni Real Great Reduction in the price of Hats & Caps Estate, consisting of Dwelling Houses and va MNHE w = cant Lots, and Wharf.—By virtne of a decree of the with s New Work, Hat’ Onset emem | Circuit Court Othe Discterer Cae ee We stantly supplied with the very best Moleskin or | @2tom county, made in the cause wherein John A. in the latest style, offers | Taser is complainant, and John Walker, Ellen 8. lented low price ‘of Fraser, and others, heirs at law of Simon F: doliars; second quality, 3, deceased, are defendants, No. 889, in Chancery, the $4; and avery good fashion. | SUbscribers, trustees appointed by said decree, will fi 50 to sell at public auction all those es Or parcels of bay mot iy een ig oe ground lying and situated eiie cy We than they have been here tafore sold fa ches syn | ington. and known and dietineuinted Go bom ees Pirst cate beaver Hate gai et MS City. | Now. 1,2, 3,48 LOOT 19, 13,14, 15 16, All kinds of seft HATS and CAPS very iow. 17, 18, 19, 26, 91,93, $3, and 24, in subdivision made by aid trustees ‘of Square No. 412, respecttvely and variously from 18 feet 1 i feet 8 inches on 8th and 9th streets west, and F streets south, by various depths to an allev, with the improvements and appurtenances, which con- sist.of a ious and well and substantially built 3¢ story Brick ee House on Lot 8, ond a comfortable and well built 2 story Brick Dwelling House on each of Lots Nos. 18 and 16, in said sub- division ; lot No. 4, in Square No fronting 25 on F sireet south, between 9th and 10th sts. west, by 125 feet deep, with the Pay irprestog aud appur- tepances, which consist of a 2‘ story Frame el- ling House ; part of Lot No. 3, in Square No. 73, fronting 40 feet on Pennsylvania avenue, running back to “A”? street south, with a width on said “A” street of 43 feet 7inches ; and part of Square No. 472, fronting 44 feet on Water street, at the termi- nation of 7th street west. with the valuable Wharf thereto attached and belonging, extending to the channel of the Potomac river, and now occupied by George Page and used as a steamboat wharf ‘The sale of the several Lots in the subdivision of Square No 419, w'th the improvements and aoe tenances, will take place on Thursday, tie 24th day of May, 1855, at So’clock p. m., om 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 premises The sale of part of Lot No 3, in Square No. 730, will take place on Friday, the 25th day of May, at 5% o’clock p. mg On te premises. the sale of part of Square No. 472, with the valuable Wharf thereto attached and belonging, will take place on Tuesday, the 29th day of May, 1855, at 516 o’olock p. m., on the premises. The above property ts all situated in desirable lo- cations, tapidiy enhancing im value, and offers to capitalists and others a most favorable opportunity for investments or uring a desirable residence. The terms of as prescribed by said decree, will be ene 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, hearing interest from day of sale, with secu- rity, to be approved by the Trustees. Upon the full payment of the purchase money and ingerest, and the ratification of the sale or sales by the Court, the Trustees will convey the properiy to the respective purchasers in fee. If the terms of sale are not complied with in six days ater the sale, the property the terms of the sale o which are not so complied with will be resold at the risk and expense of the purchasers upon one week’s notice. hoguae aa ; All conveyancing at the expense of the purchas- es. CHAS. 8. WALLACH, | ru stoes. EDW’D SWANN, H y JAS. C. McGUIRE, may 2—eokda Auctioneer. GG The sale of the several lotsin square 412 and lot 4, in square 388, with improve- ments, is postponed, in consequence of the rain, until TUESDAY, June 5th, same hours. P.S —The sale of the valuable wharf property at the foot »f Seventh street is postponed until THURS- DAY AFTERNOON, June 7th, at 5 o’sloek, on the premises, CHAS. 8. WALLACH, EDW’D Ean, A tn 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. 23 an offset for bad debts. ANTHONY, (for many years in the employ of Todd & Co.) No. 3, Columbia place, 7th st, ap 13-1 24 door north of Penn. avenue. LOOK HERE!!! ORE BOUNTY LAND TO.ALL who served . im a¥¥ war since 1790, whether as Officers Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Clerks, Indians, Chap- at tains, a their widows or minor children) who have rot yet received fall 160 acres, and have been in service 14 days, will do well to write to us, postpaid, and their Land Warrants with be forwarded to them for the alove quantity, and no charge if they do not get it. ngula, L.ovi & C0. Jam mt’s Office, opposite U. S. easury, Washington City, D.C mar 6—23:n SOMETHING NEW USDER THE 804. CHARLES WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotei. AS up the commodiou: hall over his Rea taurant as a first class LAGER BEER SA- LOON, sey Laem a supply of every luxury uund in first class establishments of the kind in the Northern cities. His RHINE WINES and French White Wines, as wellas his Cisrets, Sezars, Lager Beer, German, Italian, and Sweitzer CHEESES, and indeed «f ev- ery other appropriate luxary in such an vstablish- ment, is unsurpassed in this country. He solicits a call from his friends and the public. may 12—tf DENTISTRY. B. DONALDSON, Dentist, late of the fina of Hunt & Donaldson, continues to manufacture and insert those beautiful celain teeth, with or without gums, oy specimens of which (made and de- pestted by the late firm) was awarded the first emium at the Mechanics’ Institute Fair, recently Pera in this city. - u These teeth are carved and shaded to sult each ular case, and their resemblance to the natu- ral organs is 30 perfect as to deceive the most prac- Particular attention also paid to filling and pre serving the natural teeth. ci moderate and al! operations warranted. southwest corner Seventh and D s:s.—en- on D. mar 21—6m LAW PARTNERSHIP. OBERT J. WALKER and LOUIS JANIN bave formed a co partnership under the Grm ot “Walker & Janin,” for the management and ar it of cases in the Supreme Court of the United and before the Court of Ciaims at Washing- ton City. trance may 10—eodm 8. P. HOOVER’S IBON HALL BOOT, SHOF, AND TRUNK ESTABLISMET. Trustees. CG. McGUIRE, mpy M—eokds : Auctioneer. PURE SILVERWARE—A MAGNIFI- CENT ASSORTMENT. W. GALT & BRO. ca'l attention to their N e Unusually large assortment of Silverware, consisting of— Solid silver Tea Sets, complete Silver Pitchers, solid Silver Castors Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets Silver uk Caves and Forks, Crumb Scrapers Case Kniv.s, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups Pickle Knives Por fd _ sik Picks Olive Spoons, Sali ‘ongs, Vegetable For! Pruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Dessert Knives Soup, Cream and Gravy Ladies Ice Cream Knives, Sait Cellars Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons and Forks of every UST received a large assortment of Boots, Shoes J and Trunks, perhaps the largest stock in thie city, from which to make selection. Ladies Slippers, 50 to 75 cents Do _ Gaiters, 75 to g1 25 Gents French P. Leather and Calf Pumps Do do do Walking Shoes Boys’, Misses’ and Children’s Shoes iu every va riety and style,w hich I will sell at the lowest priees. 8. P. HOOVER, Iron Hall Boot, Shoe and Trunk Estabm’t. Pa. avenue, betw. Sh and 10th streets. mey 19—S&W6r ‘ DO YOU WANT FIRST RATE ICE CREAM? O at once to ARNY, Bridge street, Georgetown, be was awardea 1 MEDAL by the Metropoli- tan Mechanics’ [ostitute, for ICE CREAMS, WA TER ICES, and CAKES. may 25—eotf PLEASURE TRIPS TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. The Steamers GEO. WASH- variety Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c. Alvo, a very iarge assortment of Fancy Silver- ware, suitable for wedding, birth day, and other presents ‘The above is all of our own manufacture and is watranted to be pure. M.W.GAbT & BRO., 324 Pa. ave., betw. 9th and 10th sts. mar 31—u OR SALE.—A Pair of BAY MARES, 7 years old next spring, well-bred,sound, stylish, gentle, spinted and capital goers. They are. well-broken and perfectly free from tricks, and w perticularly suit any gentleman who is fond of diving. The owner parts with them only because bis purpose is to retrench his ae ‘hey can be seen at Southron’s (late Birch’s) Stable, on 14th street, south of Pa. avenue. For terms, or an op- portunity to try them, enquire at the counter of the Star office. They will be sold a ba. gain. ap st 7 HAIR WORK. RNAMENTS of Hair, such as Bracelets, Chat- elains, Chains, Breastpins, Earrings, Finger Rings, made to order, of any desired design. All orders faithfully attended to. a may be seen ai my store. aE ay H. SEMKEN, Ne. 330 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts, Mar 30 ic OF select parties to visit vilion, Mount Vernon, Fort ete ex or other places on the river. hite House Pavilion is now open for visi . It is @ beautiful place for pleasure trips; it has a fine Ball room , alsv, a new Ten Pin Alley. OG Por particulars apply to the President of the — or the Yoory ot the Boats. Mr. WILLIAM COKE is furnishing refreshments onthe boats, and is prepared to furnish parties on terms. and Dining GREAT BARGAINS N LADIES’, GENTS’, MISSES’, AND CHIL- DREN3? BOOTS AND SHOES.—The ent well-assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES at greatly reduced prices. All perrons in pore be the arucle will find it to their advantage w <all before purchasing elsewhere. A. H. SLOAN, No. 304 Pa. av., near 10th et., north side. may l—if REESE'S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS-PITTING DEPOT. HE subscriber re-pectfully announces to his friends and the public in general that he has re ceived the fist lot of the celebrated DODGE’S DOU BLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE FUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the late Pair of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ In-t tute, amd is now pri favor him with «pee to furnish all who may His stock of GAS = peed eae SIXTUBES are unsur With bis corps of com; is ‘petent workmen he prides humself to fill any orders GAS-FITTING » bow ~ in the PLUMBING AND with promptnees and despatch. IOE OREAM. T the old stand, corner of F and 9h street, can be had the best quality of ICE CREAM, WATER ICES and CONFECTIONERY of wail ord pily attended il orders promptly atten: to. Ihave opened my Saloon for the seasons, where nothing but the best quality shall be kept. All wish- ing a good article would do weli to call. may 24-12% THOS. ECKARDT. SRSON'S WITH DEFECTIVE vision are invited to examine my extensive stock of all kinds of SPECTA- CLES and EYEGLASSES. Gh a, done warranted to give complete pod ond hits Se cebe Oomnae? Deeble vex, and may 3—<f Sinn 2CHN BEBSE, Gator Glasses, put in at sbort notice, with great ae aa Ty ST Cahe, and pegueene ba WOME Gaus ay be come NEW AND OLD PIANOS. to get those which benefit the eye. E he * AN! Cireulare “Defective Vision,” at PI a now in store the largest assortment of H. sé! Ps, let,” Davie & Gan geet it puis city, trons Hal- 330 Pa. avenue, betw. 9h and 10th ste, Gaehle & Co.'s celebrated tae factor! mesg | ena 30 PA, eee nd elt upon very aay tern M. WILLIAN, } RO Used only a few months, which We offer at the | 200 - LADIES’ DRESS AND TRIMMING STORE, hand Piano, by aaa tien, for ra —— , Pa. avenue, between ES geen streets. Away M WILLIAN would respectfully announce to * the Ladies of Washi , that he has just received from the Northern cities a complete stock of GOODS, among which may be found— New style Freneh Dress Trimmings Old Pianos taken in exchan, ge for new. Always on hand, Stools. UC, i Flues, accorieons, Munc. mc: kes um? Guitars, ; JOUN fF. ELLIS Fine French Flowers and Ribands 1s 306 Pennsytvania avenue, A large lot of Bonnets, in silk, erape, and straw, of may ____ bet. Sth and 10th streets, Anda” tiost patterns 488-ME IP YOU DARE ‘A new Waltz, very = ent assortment of handsome Embroi suitable tor beginners, com, doa riew of all kinds wo Mis Spar Groraetswn, y Pron W. Honest: PS man pales in the latest Paris fashions at rea- Fests 7 Pimkang and Piuting. and Kid Gloves HLLBUS & HITZ°3 Masic Dey cleaned. may e~ a Pas ay, und va pr hava my teady made, and made vo order. Amnuséniénté. GRAND PIO NIO or THE NORTHERN LIBERTIES’ FIRE 0. HE NORTHERN LIBERTIES’ FIRE COM- PANY respectfully make anown to ther friends and the public generally that they will give their first PIC NIC, on IRSDAY, June 1855, 10 the WHITE HOUSE. The Company wi!l spare no pains or ex, e to wna GE Refreshments will be served by an expe- need caterer, = A. Nes rand ia Companies will appear in uniform The best will leave Georg Wi ington at2; Navy Yard at 2%; and Alexan- p.m. dria ets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentleman yee 1 eso be had of any of the Committee of Committee. EG Evan: Tl Knight SP pertoon, H eonae, R Warren, tie Hacky C Matlock, A Columbus, JH jr T Dawson, J Statford, Mid Birkhead, L Newmyer, J King. 8 Taylor, may 12—eotd GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION AND PIC NIC NATIONAL GUARD, ‘T THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, On MONDAY, June lith 1855. town at 1 o’clock; 8 Culver well, The Compavy take great pleas- selene: in announeing to their nu- 4nd } merobs friends end the public that they have char- tered the Steamer George eee, a Grand Excursion and Pic on MONI June; 1855. Te vogeerg § pledge themselves that no pains or expense shall be spared on their part to give satis- faction to those who may honor them with their company. ‘The very best brass and cotillion music has been for the occasion. ments and Supper will be furnished by an experienced Catercr mmnibuses will be at the Wharf on the arrival of the boat to convey passengers to ihe Navy Yard; fare 25 cents. Other parts of the city 124 ‘cents. Tiekets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman and ladies ; to be had of any of the Company, and at the Wharf on the day of the excursion. The Boot wil! leave Georgetown at 1; Washing ington at 2; Navy Yard at2, and Alexandria at 3 o'clock. and will give |AY, the Lith Committee of Arrangements Lt Pumphrey, Sgt Johnson, John Tucker, (tex $50 REWARD. a ooo girl Sara! left the Marshall House, in Alexandria, Va , on Monday, the 14th instant, aad has not since been heard of. I will pay the above reward if taken up out of the State of Virgin- fa, or $20 if taken up in the State and lodged in jail so that I can gether again. Sheisofachestnut col- or, about five feet high, stout butit, and has a pleas- ant countenance when spoken to, and is about 20 years old. I purchased her in Charlottesville, Va., in October last. FELIX RICHARDS. may 24—cotf ICE CREAM AND SODA WATER. Crea of all flavogs, such as Vanilla, Choco- late, Lemon, § yberry, Pine Apple and, Or- ange. Also, Germ reams, Water Ices, Blance Mange, Chariotis, Jellies, &e. The Soda is of the best in the city, on the old Frincigte of manufacture with Pure Fruit Syrups without the usual drug mix- tures. CAKES and CO) to apy part of th Creams @2 per jon—62 4 cents per qt. N, B,—Ladies Saloon up siairs PECTLONERY of all kinds gent Parties suppli J. G. WEAVER, Pa. av., No, 3&7 opp. Browns’ Hotel. may 24—2w* I ee er ee ee, MOUNT VERNON HOTEL, Cape May, New Jersey. ¢ hes above House has beer completely finished and furnished, «nd will comfortably eceomme- date 1,500 guests. The house is situated within the city, standing by itself on probably the best beach for bathing in the world he house ie upward of 800 feet in length, the dining rvcm is 450 feet. Al together, the MOUNT VERNON HOTEL affords the coolest and most delightful retreat in the world, Families of six persons and upwards can be ac- commodated with private tables, having their meais faraished at any hour agreeable to them Ap ordi- nary will also be set at regular hours for these who are not in parties, and who may prefer a Tabie d@’Hote. Al number cf private Dining Roomshave this season been added, for parties desiring to be strictly wate. ar Artesian Well has been bored nearly 100 feet in depth, and turniskes pure soft water throughout the house. Large and commodious stabling have been added. fhe Hotel has every modern improvement, in- deed, every thing has been ordered to give comfort and pleasure to the guests. A full Band of Music will be in attendance during the whole season. Letters addressed to the proprietors, directed to Cape Island, Cape May, N. J., will be promptly answered. SAMUEL B. WOOLMAN & CO., may 25—2w® Proprietors. STEAMBOATS CONNEOTING With each train of Cars arriv- ing in Washin or Alexan- dria.— The sreawers THOMAS COLLYER er GEORGE WASHINGTON wili make the above connections, leaving Washington at 6 a.m. for tb Orange and Alexandria cars, and connect with’ a same train on their a:rival. Meals furnished on the boats. The Boats connect with all the trains from Bal- timore. SAM’L GEDNEY, Capt. may 17—d - TEN DOLLARS REWARD. TRAYED or stolen from the commons of Wash- ington on the 16th instant, a white and dark colored Cow, with horns, black eyes, and a collar on, marked I. Hill. The above reward will be paid on tke delivery of the tlow at the wood yard of ISAAC HILL, near the Centre Market, Washington. may 30—eo31* ANS, PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, &e., &c.— We hav> now in store a large vari- ety of fine and common Fans, Harrison’s and Lu- bin’s celebrated Perfumery, Brushes, Combs, Mooth Powders, playing and visiting Cards, fine Portmon- nai Cigar Cases, Card Cases, Baskets, Canes, &e.,&c., all of which we are selling out at low prices to suit the times at the Piano. Music, Sta- Uonery, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods Store ON F. ELLIS, . 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9h and 10th sts, may HOUSE-KEEPING HARDWARE. HE subscriber begs leave to inform the public that he has opened a store at 490 Seventh st. between D and E streets, where he has assortment of House-keeping Hardware, ery, Silver Plated Britannia, Japanned and plam Tin Ware, Wooden, Willow and Cedar Ware, Clocks, Bird Cages, Feather Dusters, Brushes, Brooms, — Mate. Also, fine Pocket Cutlery, Razors, ci His goods are entirely new, and were selected fram the latest and most approved styles. were bought for cash, and wil be solid at the lowest possible prices. Persons wishing to purchase are invited to ex- amine his stock and prices, as he is confident he can offer them greater inducements than they will meet with elsewhere in the city. map 23—1f . GEO. PRANCIS. NOTIOE. HE Undersigned can accommodate parties with COACHES for pleasure tri }, LO make trips to boats arriving, after night from the White House.’ For terms apply to Mr. JOHN HOLBROOK, at the Stage Stand at the Capitol, or orders teft at G. & T, Parker & Co.’s Store. WM. WHALEY. may 16—1m* 10E—ICE—ICE! 1 agnor gh et seat on Pa. ne? the season a supply ot ped nese best ICE, which he on call, in any quantities, at the lewest 5 may 29—disepi0 n MK UNVER AGN are gow working EB a J arial | the Stone Quarry formerly oceupied ‘im we a eT MPHREYS & WILLIAM Georgetown, Muy 18—1m*- aii B. Scott, and are prepared to Tarnich STON i VENING STAR. THE BIBLE. Great Book of Books! My solace io all houre! God’s Holy Word! Man’s Life and comforter! How poor all volumes, when compar’d to thee ! Earth’s wisdom is the pax pel pcg light Beside the biaze of thy cel sunt The cobwebbed volumes of the elder world, Of dusty alcoves and old cloisters “im, The parchment wisdom of a darker age— How pale iheir light, their mysteriozs tore, Beside the broad effulgence of thy rays! ‘Man’a epirit in his high imaginings, its soaring, Ifke the eagle in the sun. Can pluck, while on tue Empyrean height, No spark, to blaze through aii ages ana all time. Iuming the broad irack of centuries, Like that which glows within thy page divine! His loftiest pinions droop, wicn he would grasp The signet of Jehovah, and transfer Its glorious impress to his feeble page. Yet on the humble and the contrite heart God stamps his word. The lowly worshipper Who doth unve } his spirit to His eye, And pray for mercy from His throne on high, Hath all thy mysteries—and he may teach Philosophers what they would never learn, With all their divinations and their lore, THE TWO DAGUERREOTYPES. CHAPTER 1. Jim Scroggins, though in the main an honest, paces. uiet, harmless fellow, had a beastly babit of getting drunk whenever a fit opportunity presented it- self; and, unfortunately, because “where there’s a will there’s a way,” the oppor- tunities were both fit and frequent. Jim owned a comfortable homestead that he had almost paid for. Mrs. Scrog- gins was a “real worker,” and no doubt did her full share in buying the home- stead. She was endowed: with a great deal of energy, good judgment, and peo- ple were so malicious as to say sho was the smartest man of the twain. Be this as it may, Mrs. Scroggins was an industrious woman, and took a good deal of pride in the little place which had been bought by their mutual industry—and the thought of having it wrested from them by a cold-hearted creditor, was in the highest degree disa- greeable; but to such a calamity her husband's infirmity, as good min- ister of the village called it, seemed to point. The habit grew upon him, as it almost always does upon those who are in the habit of imbibing too freely. Tho mis- eries of the drunkard’s wife had been too often presented to the good woman’s un- derstanding, to be regarded as simply creations of imagination, and she looked forward with alarm to the prospect of enduring them, and losing the little place. But what could be done? She had exhausted her eloquence upon the infat- uated man, without producing anything but a temporary effect. She pointed to him kindly, the inevitable effect of his indulgence, and Jim promised to do bet- ter; but alas for the vanity of human expectations, he got tipsy the yery next day. Then she appealed to his love of money; to his satistaction in being the owner of @ cottage and ten acres of land, and warming up with the importance of the subject, declared that she would not en- slave herself any longer to pay for the place, and then have it taken away from them to pay a rum bill. Jim listened to the good dame’s elo- quence, and, as usual, promised to do better; but also, as usual, he came into house, the very next day, tight as a fid- dle-string. Mrs. Scroggins was in despair ; “what to do she did’nt know,” as she expressed it to Parson Allwise, who was a sympa- thizer with her in distress. She had en- treated, she had scolded, she had threat- ened, all to no purpose. « What could a body do?” Parson Allwise himself, though he made ita point not to interfere in the domestic affairs of his parishioners, was at last moved to try his powers of per- suasion on the poor fellow. But Jim, unfortunately for the success of his sppeal, had but a poor opinion of ministers in general, and of Parson All- wise in particular; and as as told the worthy Pastor that he had better minc his own busi \. Mrs. Scroggins was shocked at the boldness of spouse in answering a minister of the Gospel in such a pointed manner, and was led to believe that the case was now hopeless indeed. Put woman’s wits are equal to almost any emergency; and though she had cen- fessedly given Jim over to the tender mercies of the devil, she could not help thinking it would be a goed thing if he could only be saved from himself. One day, a circumstance seemed to con- spire in favor of an experiment which had suggested itself to her fertile brain, and she immediately carried it into effect, with the most happy success, as the se- quel will show. Jim had been cleaning out the im ing out the pig pen, and as the operation was rather a fs greeable one, he had fortified his olfacto- ries by drinking an inordinate quantity of vile New England rum. The filthy stuff, happily, did not take effect on his brain till the job was done. The pig pen was ‘cleaned’ out, but Jim was in @ condition which better fitted him to hie «tga the neat, white- doored kitchen of his cottege. But Jim did not realize this unpleasant trath, and leaving his shovel and hoe in the sty, 8 to the house. ‘*He was a sight to behold,” as Mrs. Scroggins told the minister. The job he bad just completed was essentially a dirty one, and Jim, as we have remarked, being prudent, he had prepared himself to perform it without any detriment to the neat ents he ordinarily wore. He was in a suit of clothes, and on his head rested a “shock- ing bad hat, with the crown stove in, and the brim half torn off. As the liquor began to fuddle him, he ‘moved ‘it over from its cular’ position, so that hemes quite jauntily on one side of his d : Jim settled himself heavily in a chair by the cooking: stove, looked silly, and seemed disposed to address himself to diw biaw cose of ads yotasoK wouk 4 re NO. 753. siamber, his usual resort when jhe- briated. Scroggins was mad at first, for it was only the day before that Jim, for the hundredth time, had promised never to drink another drop, net even im a case of ne But what wag the use of getting mad Silly imbecile thing as with such a poor, he was at that moment. He was not in 8 condition to appreciate a regular mat- rimonial blow up, and she wisely re- solved to reserve the vials of her wrath to be poured out at a more convenient season. She looked at him and thought of losing the little place—of penury, degra- dation, and the poor house. “A thought arog», like the Phoenix from the flames, out of the contemplation of the dark future; and sfter a few moments deliberation, she put on her bonnet and cloak, and hurried over to the village not half a mile distant. For a week previous a young daguer- reotypist, with a portable saloon—a kind of overgrown omnibus—had been de- lighting the villagers by giving them the semblance of their faces, at prices vary- ing from nine —- to three dollars a head, depending on the value of the case. All the people of the town had been da guerreotyped, and the omnibus man was the most popular man in the village. All the dames and maidens had been taken, and every Jonathan and Jehial who could boast of a Susan,a Ruth, ora Sally, was taken with ber by his side in the picture, his arm thrown lovingly around her neck, and looking unutterably affectionate. But Mrs. Scroggins was not sentimen- tal: she had got over all that long before Jim took to drinking. She proposed to put the skill of the daguerreotypist to a more practical use than that of getting the good-will of alover. She entered the salobn, and though heart did beat a little at the cegradation of exposing her do- mestic matters to an entire stranger, she demeaned herself with all the eS becoming the trying occasion. Fortunately for her, all the people in the town had ‘been taken,” and it was a dry time with the artist. In as few words as possible she stated the case to him, and the young gentleman readily promised co-operation. -Taking his apparatus under his arm, he accompanied Mrs. Scroggins to the cottage where Jim was sleeping off the effects of the villainous New England. The inebriate sat in precisely the same position in which his wife had left him. He was asleep in a high-backed chair, which kept his head up, so that every- thing was favorable to the sitting. Ie a trice, Jim Scroggins’s old hat, ragged clothes, long beard, dozing, drun- ken expression, and all were transferred to the plate. But the picture did not suit the artist; he thought one taken when the sitter was awake would be a more correct represen- tation. Mrs. Scroggins thought so too, and when the daguerreotypist had put in a new plate she waked Jim up. *- What d’ye want?” asked Jim, with &@ yawn. “Wake up !” and the lady gave him a smart pinch, which opened his eyes, giving out the true expression of the drunkard. The ar t was prompt, and in an in- stant edi on second of Jim Scroggins was on the plate. The original, not being required for urther use, was suffered to sink away and complete his nap. The pictures were put into a frame, and Mrs. Seroggins produced her meney. “« Nothing, ma’am ; I shall not charge you anything.” « But, sir, I am able to pay.” The artist shook his head, resolutely refusing totouch her money. Of course, Mrs. Scroggins was grateful, and gave the artist an invitation to take tea with her, which he accepted. In the course of the meal, the daguerreotypist told the story of his own life—how he had been brought up in the midst of intemperance, and knew all about it. His father had died a drunkard, and leaving his mother penniless, he had suppcrted her from the profits of his portable saloon. Mrs. Scroggins of course sympathized with the ‘oung man; and raueiy understood why e would not take pay for the pictures. But what was better than all, the young artist took quite a fancy to Jim’s only daughter, a pretty girl of eighteen ; and, after tea, insisted on taking her da- guerreotype. And the sly rogue pre- tended that the first was not a good one, and took another—one of which he took away with him. ‘The tea things were cleared away, and when he did go, the poor girl’s heart fol- lowed him, and half the night she laid awake to think of him. CHAPTER Il. Jim Scroggius recevered from his de- bauch, but the first thing he saw when he came into the kitchen in the morning was two daguerreotypes, which lay upon the table. He picked up one of them, and started back in confusion, when he recognized his own distorted features. He examined the other. It was the countenance of the first, with open eyes, and looking ten times more hideous than the sleeping pic:ure. “ Geod gracious!” exclaimed he, “did I ever look so infernal homely as that?” and he proceeded to scrutinize the pic- tures a second time. ‘Blame me! it I thought I ever looked so confounded mean as that, I'd go down and jump into the river.” “« { have seen them, though, that looked just like that are,” continued he; “‘ but thém was drunkards—now, I ain’t a drunkard, though I sometimes get a little sizzled. I never lit my pipe at that time, though. Howsoniever, was taken for me, though when or where I have no kind'of notion. There’s the old hat, and there s the old coat—no mistake.” The footsteps of his wife caused him to drop the pictures, and he hasteved out of the house to avoid the tempest which THE WEEKLY sTAR. ‘This creciient News Joernai—ocon! taining a greeser ‘of interesting reading then — cam be found in any other—s pub¥ahed on Saturday Bingle CORY, Por ARMM. wnnreeenmaseennernesenl 95 sce vo cuss. r OP Casn, invaniascy in advance. . ae pave: pred oye F counter, iene of ue paper. Price—runes cerrs. ° PosrMasreRs who act as agents will be allowed 2. commission of twenty per cent. he thought his wickedness would call down upon his head. It is 9 notable fact that he omitted bis morning dram on this occasion, and his wife took courage. Like s pradent wo- prom Ny teprbda daeubgepe re Ady | about the occurrences of , a permitted him to eat his in peace He got the day without drink- ing a drop, but on the following day the old appetite clamored for the usual and in the afternoon, while his. wife was in the sitting-room, he went td the closet where he kept the bottle. Bat the first thing that met his was the two i against his black bottle. was Jim S: ins, drunk—asleep; and there was Jim Scroggins. drunk—awake. ° “Them darn’d dogart !” muttered he, starting back in jen at the mis- erable looking object they faithfully ehad- owed to him. mao folly Jim stop) to. thi le re solved — to be the loathsome being they represented him to be. Tak- ing the py bottle, be went to the door withit, and with a right good will burled it on the door-stene, where it was dashed intoa thousand ts, and the de- lectable stuff irretrievably lost. “Hallo, what are you about?” said young man just entering the yard. “Smashing my rum bottle,” said Jim, sith admirable coolness. You are the dogtype man, ain’t you?” “Lam.” “Walk in, if you please,” said Jim, ushering Mr. Shadow into the sitting roora, where his wife and daughter were. “Wife,” said he, ‘‘you had them pic- ters taken.” “I did, James.” “I’ve broke the bottle, andas to look- ing like them things again, I never will.” “Here is the pledge,” said Mr. Shad- ow, who was a temperance man in prac- tice as well asin principle. . “ll sign it, by Mighty!’ and Jim did sign it. ated, wife, will yourab them things out?” «Certainly, James,” and Mrs. S. went for the pictures. “And now,” ssid ad e young man, “Mr. Scroggins, if you wil over to my saloon, I shall be happy to take the real man, as God made him.” “T'll do it: and Betsy shall come, too, and Susy.” Susy went with herfather and mother, though her picture had been taken. On the way, Mr. Shadow walked by her side, and said a great many silly things. The dagucrreotypes were taken, and Jim was carpciond 2 see the difference between the picture of a drunken man and that of a sober one. = He drank no more liquor, and though this incident happened three years 5 he is still a sober, reputable man in village. The little place is all paid for, and Mrs. S. is superlatively happy. Susan, in less than a , became wife of Mr. Shadow, who, notwithstand- ing his name, is aman of substance, and loves his wife all the more because he was instrumental in saving her from the degradation of being a drunkard’s daugh- ter. Cure ror Paupitation or Tas Heart: Marriage. Other cures have been recom- mended, but Dr. Francis says this 1s the only one that can be relied on. EE NEI ARRIVALS AT PRINOIPAL HOTELS. 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