Evening Star Newspaper, July 20, 1855, Page 1

“THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) ildings, corner of Pennsylvania ee assis pa! Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will beserved to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly tothe Agents; papers served in packages at 37 cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- s-ription priceis THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in adrance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three 5 Evening Star, a SG a eT AT PPD ACO AAAI A Se > months; for less than three months at the rate of 125 cents a week. {7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. VOL. VL “WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1855. NO. 793. DR. L. B. WRIGHT'S UNFAILING “SCROFULOUS ANTIDOTE,” c CONSUMPTION Fr ee etl other forme of SORO FULOUS JOH) - RLVANS. WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, DEALERS IN HARDWARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &c, DISEASES. cetuaus ae No. 326 Pennsylvania avenne, 3 Medicine is prepared by an eminent phy- ois 7 f eee whorls a tice in New fork between Niath and Tenth sts, Washington, D.C j uring Which time he bas constantly used it bie? éd ‘oe et unbounded success, and created for {ta reputation in private ctice, unequalled tn the historyof medicine. Itacts immediately upon the blood. cleansing it from ali scrofulous humors HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE Britannia, German Silver, Albata and Sylver Pla- ted, Tea, Table and Dessert Spooks Carvers and F orks, Steels, Knives with and with- out Forks NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, WASHINGTON, D. c. i 4 \ygote thirty-fourth annual course of Lectures will | ‘ 1555, and end on the Ist March, 1856. { | | __ EXCURSIONS, &c. Pic NIC EXCURSION {EVENING STAR. commence on MONDAY, the 22d of October, Pepin —— — AK 7 api “Mi Bachelors!” A QUAKER JUMPING A DITCH. Hezekiah Broadbrim was a fat Quaker in the State of New Jersey. who sold molasses, codfish, china, earthenware, clothes, and ali sorts of liquors. We like the Quakers, indeed as well as in name, and Hezekiah was a Hick- ory Quakery. He was somewhat of an old TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, JULY 26, 1855. HE “MERRY BACHELORS” respectfully announce to the public that they will have a Pic Nic on the 26th in-, stant, at the White House Pavilion. Tromas MitteR, M. D., Professor of Anatomy | and Physiology. Wa. P. Jounston, M.D., Professor of Obstet- | rics, and Diseases of women and children Josuva Ritgy, M. D., Professor of Materia Mcd- | a — tics and Hygiene Db. May leave ; Vati y ii ¢ Jno. F , M. D., Professor of the princi- | to extend to their fellow Bachelors. both old bachelor, aud had a sister that was somewhat or imi) Ee AEE Th we oie “ EM, Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candle- “ples and practice of sur, re i Le ' young, aud to the rest of mankind in gem a | of an cld maid! But she was the best erea- P'in'yroot of whieh hundreds of respectable wit. “ ks, Shovel and Tongs, Waille lrons, Sad | Gaarton ae M.D., ese! = Forieer oe to sccompany ee on this occasion, | ture alive; straight as a candle, blooming as a al sige clone ve giv- Cee: and practice of medicine, and of clinical med- | and Leipto make up a jovial party. ei mili Ree A ee od Caretphens nuati, | Maslin and Hell Metal’ Ketiles, Furnaces, Grid icing ‘ |" ‘The tine Steamer Oxo. Wentaatow has been Dee; and smiling as charity. Her name was ee we icocbiiomnnioction: (6 ait Gen kee irons, Ovens, &e Lewis H. Steiner, M. D., Professor of Chemis- | selected to take the Exeursionists down the river, | Doreas. ‘ from ce lara a P' BULLDING MATERIALS. try and Pharmacy. | and wilt leave Riley's Wharf at $a.m; Navy Hezekiah and Doreas walked on one Sun- A Treatise on Scrofulons Diseases can be had | Rural Cottage, Closet. Cupboard, Chest, Till, Pad gratis at PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 409 Broadway, and at Drug Stores generally CHARLES STOTT & CO, Agents for Washington. DR. L. B. WRIGHT'S “LIQUID CATHARTIC,” | aa Fane Y PHYSIC. : and Trunk Locks Shuttle. Door, and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wrought Nails, Bolts Handrail Screws, Door Knobs Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &c. CABINET MAKERS’ GOODS. Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair 3 BAPE: MOS ind Hook gris sheds ee I Venitian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends Brackets, Furniture Nails Glue, Cotin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw FERED TO THE PUBLIc. = itis TASTELESS, {thereby avoiding the nau- Fistes, dc. seating effect of Pills, Oil, Senna, &c..) and Ne les, &ec. : > ducing no griping or other painful effects. Unlike CARPENTERS’ GOODS. all other purgatives, it searces to the bottom of | Planes, Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves, the disease. thoroughly cleanses the stomach, and Chisels and Gouges, Plane [rons leaves the bowels entirely free from costiveness. Augers, Braces and Bitts, Boring Machines, Ham- NO FAMILY SHOULD BE THOUT IT mers, Hatchets, Devels Children drink it Lap! pte foun ok Bevels, Squares, Guay NO MEDICINE IS MORE HIGHLY RE- | BLACKSMITH & COACH MAKERS’ GOODS. COMMENDED by the MEDICAL FACULTY, Black and Bright Springs, Axles, Felloes, Shafts, ive it a trial and then judge for yourselves. Spokes, Hubs, Bows, Poles ke an be had wholesale and retail at E.H-STA- | sieigh Runners, Silvered and Brass Bands, Stump BLER Seamer ree or CHAS. STOTT __ Joints, Stump Collars, Top Props CO., Washington. ae Curtain Frames, nps, Inside Linings. g “OR. WRIGHT'S PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 409 | C!!'2 Exames, Lam ae Linings, Lining _ Broadway. where the doctor can be consulted | purrs. ‘acks, Fringes, Laces, | daily on diseases general'y, from 12 to 2 p. m., and elled Canvass Suan | without charge. _ _Je13—6m_| Russia Duck, *namelted Leather: Dash Leather, ae = c. ELVANS & THOMPSON a PROSPERU'S CORNET BAND. fiom 6 HIS Band is suitable for any and all purposes, and is warranted to give satisfaction to all those who may be pleased to spusge them, either asa Brass. Reed, or Cotillon Band Any number of ae to be had at the short- notice, by a ying to = eeEREDERIC PROSPERI, Leader, at Taltavull’s Store. opposite the Marine Barracks. CANAL PACKET LINE TO Pol) RoC MIE Canal Packet CONGRESS 1} thoroughly repaired and pu iu first rate order (the machinery i and horse power subst her regula rr ) con. trips between George- N. B.—Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De- Brad's Shutter Screws and Stubbs, Door Springs, | desks from which the regular lectures are given, Epwaxp M. Scott, M. D., Prosector and De- monstrator. THOMAS MILLER, M. D., Drax Like most similar institutions in Europe, the Yard a and Alexandria at9% a.m. In the af- on a second boat will leave Riley’s Wharf at avy Yard at 2% o'clock. One boat will the city at sundown, and the other at 10 @elock p.m s ONE. DOLLAR ; to be had of the mem- bers of the Club and at the boat on the day of the excursian day afternoon the blooming month of May, to breathe the h air, a view the mea- dows. The walking was smooth and delight- ful, with no manner of obstructions, except here and there a ditch full of water, spanned by a few hedges, and too wide for a man of ordinary mreee capacity to cross at a single and the words for clinical instruction are under the same roof, he entire expense for full course lectures. .890) 0 Vractical Anatomy by the Demonstrator... 10 00 | There will be music and the dance, FY, hearts | bound. ut Hezekiah valued himself, as fat Matriculating fee, payable only once 5 W0 | and bright on this, the first Pie Nic of people common 'y dv, on his agility, and in- Graduating expenses.........2...... -- 3 ov . THE MERRY BACHELORS.” stead of walking a few rods for the sake of a Admission tot! e medical and surgical clinic with- jy ya bridge, he must canie to. “The'd better not try that, Hezekiah,” said his kind and eo siderate sister. “ Never thee mind, Dorcas,’ replied Heze- kiah, ‘there's no danger; I've jumped a big- ger ditch when L wasn’t half my present size. * All that out charge. The lectures will be given in the afternoon and evening, thereby enabling those engaged in busi- ness during the morning hours to attend. For further information address THOMAS MILLER, M._D., Dean of the Facuity. N. B.—Medical students desiring situation resident student in the Washington [ntirm: which is the clinical department of the Nati Medical College.) are requested to make applic tion by letter to Josh iley, M. D., Curator the Washington Intirmary, who will give any i formation that may be desired. | It is unnecessary to state the ee advantages of | Ww } needs leap every ditch he GRAND FIREMENS? AND CIVIC MOONLIGHT EXCURSION oF THE Western Hose Company. HE WESTERN AOSE COMPANY respect itizens of ned Washington, Georgetown and Alex- andria, that they have chartered the s' and splendid Steamer GEORGE WASHING TON fur n Excursion, on MONDAY AFTERNOON, July 23d, to the White House Pavilion. ‘The boat will leave Georgetown at 1 o'clock ; yashington at2; Navy Yard at2\%; Alexandria 3; returning she will leave the White House at able hour, and touch at the above places. Committee have made the most extensive y likely, but recollect thee’s lingly pursy since thee was a y! Well, if I have, that’s no reason why I should’nt be as eas before; I tell thes, Doreas, I jump *his diteh without as much as teuchi: finger.”? ‘Aye, but thee ll touch thy feet to the bot- a residence in a hospital for clinical instruction Those making early application will have prec dence. Six are to be chosen before the Ist of 5 tNovl | nts to render this excursion one of the | tom.”” posal ee j mest § ‘aut of the season. + Thee’s but a woman, Doreas, at 100,000 COPIES!: The Refreshment department will be conducted magnify this ditch even Steamboat Disasters on the Western Waters, and Steamboat Directory. U eke Undersigned have now in course of prepa- vr na new STEAMBOAT < DIRECTORY, which will be bs Beacrckied* sued in October next; the book will contain ov competent and accommodating caterer, Wm. thee aside that Lisay E cording to my abilitic * Nay, brether He The ditch is wide and > bottom muddy— and thee'll a-saredly ~poil chy Sunday clothes, _Fisher’s Band has been engaged for the occa- hould the day prove unfavorable, the excursion will be postponed until further notice. Tickets € ‘ £ DOLLAR, admitting a Gentle- | if no wor: two hundred pages, illustrated in the best style. | man and Ladiex—to be had of any of the Comunit- fears, girl; they shall and neatly bound in a durable manner. Ir w | lee, or at the boat on the day of the excursion. M e — care goer % not boid me, fal "The Boat will leave e wharf of W.H. & HG = ONE OF THE MORE. INTERESTING BOOKS EV Commuittee = we ey: ia ited = -y ss hg be promptly attended to. Ritter for Point of Rocks on MONDAYS, WED- | 2UBEISHED, and will be aoe egal inte 2 | Edinund Henly, Jas. Linkins, F., Holtzman, | 22° Te oe dw jump sa litch, if it were may 5—Im NESDAYS and FRIDAYSat7 o'clock a, m: and | SINE Ceug arent prope, The STEAMBOA i, Jy 6—eoud* merely t convince thee of my agility. = ~~~ -----—--—________._ ] NESDAYS 3 tom & - z ROTO! will contain acomplete list and | _ - —— = Accordingly, Hezcki bac ew GLENWOOD CEMETERY, DAYS: THUGSD Ao or ee Deny seas | description of all the Stearnboats nutreteat maine | GRAND EXCURSION yee ee ees wee ee Office ay eed perio street, same hour, stopping at the different landings alouz Western and Southern waters. ‘The length. mode!, | HIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of the celebrated Greenwood, of New York, aad situated on the high ground distant one and a quarter miles north of the Capitol—North Capitol street leading directly to the gateway. This Company have secured a charter from Con- gress, appropriating their zround forever to burial par] . Making a fee title to the purchaser, and prohibiting ali encroachments from legislation or otherwise, which is of vast importance to those who wish their dead to repose where they have jaced them, for it Las become a custom in all her cities when the burial ground becomes valu- able for other purposes, to sell it, and throw the dead promiscously into one large pit, and legal measures cannot prevent it, as no titles ne given wo the ground. N. B.—Oitice open from 10 to 12 o'clock a. m., where Pamphlets, containing the Charter, By- laws, and a Map of the Grounds, and all other in- formation, can be obtained. All orders left with Mr. James F. Harvey, No. 410 Seventh street, or any other uadertaker, will be prompiiy attended to. je 13—1w SEA BATHING. CHESAPEAKE H . HAMPTON, VA., S situated within two miles of Old Poiat Coin- fort, with which place hourly communi- | the line for the reception and landing of passengers and freizh'!. going and returning ‘Phe Boat will leave Georgetown at 7 o'clock a m., and arrive at the head of the Great Falls at 11, Seneca at 1, Edward's Ferry 359, Monocac Knowlan’s Ferry 6, and Point of Rocks at 7 p.m. Keturning, leave Point an’s Fe at 733, Monocacy 11, Seneca 1, Great Falls 3)¢ town at 7 p.m. Passaye through either way $2. Meals served regularly on board the boat at mod- CHARLE MERRILL, Capt veat George- 2 recom. F acy, Dyspep- Diarrhea and Dysentery in distri where Ague or Cholera prevails, tind its occasion i use a pleasant and admirable pr itive. Mixed with a little iced-water, it forms the most refresh- ing and wholesome cooling drink in wari weather that can be taken. cation is had by a neat and commiodious Om- c _ nibus, of the most moderu style, also by Boats, Price 60 cents per bottle, 35 per dozen. Hacks, &c. The Hall will be open tor the recep- | | N-B. Country Drugyists. Grocers, &e., tion of visiters on the ith of May, at which time | Wine an advantageous addition to their st the proprietor Lopes to be able to make comforta- | @ first rate article, sells well, and gives grea! bie and spay the stay of all who may be seeking | faction =~ pleasure or health Agents, STOTT & CO.,\ ton; PE Many improvements Lave been added, such as | & STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetow cottages for families, play grounds for children, | J. BALMER, Baltimore. Y shade trees, &c.. ins every thing that can con- DENTISTRY. duce to the comfort of visitors. : ON " . For health and beauty of location, this place is | JQ B,DONATDSON, Dentist. late of the firm of Hunt & Donaldson, continues to = unsurpassed. ‘There is daily communication with manufacture and insert tho: peat Ea pepe Richmond, Norfolk and epee porcelain teeth, With or without gums 1 oo | fF specimens of which (made and deposited by i 5 | the late tir) was awarded the first premium at the Mechanics’ Institute Fair, recently heid in = - | this city These \eeth are carved and shaded to suit each — 7 ‘auaanee eee particular case, and their resemblance to the natu- ARUCH HALL, surviving partner of Isaac | Pl organs Is so perfect as to deceive the most prac Hall, having on the 2th day of February, tised eye. 1555, assigned to the undersigned all the stock in Particular attention also paid to filling and pre- trade and debts of the firm of Hall & Brother, to serving the natural ee a : , th re of © Charges moderate, a! Operations warranted Pat 1 sana eae porphin rare _ Ottice southwest corner of Seventhand a streets. & Brother, and the surplus to pay and distribute | Eentrance on D- mar 21—6in fateably among such of the remaining cred- DENTISTRY. "a Mors of said firin as sll within six mouths from R. MUNSON respectfully calls public atten- said St yot February, 1°55, execute al le~ tent and 4 liver to said Baruch Hall full aud absolute re- (TROVED ener re Ar- MPROVED method of aay Gum, i ) Kases of all indebtedness to them respectively by | (facial Teeth, with Contiauons said Barueb Hall, surviving partner as aforesaid. - the very PERFECTION OF THE ART. This Notice ts therefore hereby yiven to such credi- | \tvie of Teeth hax the following advantages ony tors of said tirm of Hall & Hrother, or said Baruch | 2 others, viz: GREAT STRENGTI ct N- Hall, surviving ner, as may re to partici- | | INESsS; COMFORT and BEAUTY, iG pate in the benelit of said Sy ent to execute | with Nature in these respects, aad in some others and deliver to said Baruch Hall full and absolute | Yoel g. Public inspection is respectfully solic. feleases as afvresaid, within the period of six Months from said 2th day of February, 1555. RICHAKD WaLLacn. Trustee. _Je —eotAug2sth = CARRIAGES—CARRIAGES. HAVE now on hand, and co: ntly finishing, avery large assortinent of Pleasures and Family CARRIAG fashions, which 1 will ie Same quality of work can be sold in any of the principal iharkets of the U aited States The subseriber i Carriages of Lis own manuf. a seid by bim will be warranted. and compare favor- ably With any work inthis market. As I always keep alarze assortment, | invite purchasers and ited. Please call and see specimens. CAUTION —No other Dentist in ihe District of Columbia has a right to make this style of teeth N. B.—Teeth constitutionally healthy, plugged and warranted for life Ottice and house No. 298 E. street, near the cor- ner of Penna. avenue and 14th street. - ap 24—tf A CARD. RS. E. PHILLIPS, No. 401 Sixth street, between G and H streets, desires to inform the citizens of Washington and vicinity, that she is now prepared to give instructions ou the PIANO FORTE. She has taught music in some of the principal cities of the Un aid Sibers to examine my stock before purchasing else- | has cainanion qiawing tint she is oni- ° } petent to discharge the duties of her ession Carriages built toorder Old Carriages taken in Cichange, or repaired at the shortest notic THOMAS YOUNG, Sign of the Golden Horse, No. 499 Pa. avenue and 4} street. may l—eoSm FOR POOR AND LABORING MEN. ALL BUILDING LOTS of 10 feet or more, io various parts of the City, and Georgetown, ‘OW prices, aud terms to suit LLOYD & CO. to the satisfaction of those who may favor her with their patronaye. Terms: S10 for 24 lessons, at her residence, or $12 at the residence of her pupils. je eosin LAW PARTNERS! f J. WALKER and L med a co- partnershi iker & Janin,” for the argument of cases in the Supreme Court of the United States. and before the Court of Claims at ‘IS JANIN ih Bik ——-— Washington City. ‘ BULLDING STONE, Address Washington, D.C. For sale, deliverable at the Canal, or Wharves, | ———-———— No. 5 i {a Washington, Georgetown, or Alexandria. (No. 510.) LLOYD & CU JOTICE OF THE DISCONTINUANCE 15th street, opp. Treasury Department. I of the United States Land Ottice at Defiance, Sym—ty 7 PP. Treasury Depar in the State of Ohio —Notice is hereby given that IM — ~, | im pursuance of law, and in view of the report of MPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAKING | (11d land witicers at Duy iaxce, Olio, that te vac UP HOUSEKEEPING. cant land in said district 18 reduced below one JERSON removing from the c to dispose of their Furniture ing Utensils, &¢ and wishing | hundred thousand acres, the Secretary of the In- nd Housekeep- | ¢eyr0r has directed that said land oflice at DEFI- » Without the trouble of sending | 4 yce be discontinued ; and that the lands remain- them to public anction, can do so by calling on us ing unsold at the time of the discontinuance be Stour store, 317 Pa. avenue, corner of 9th street, | made subject to sale and entry at Cain LicorHe, be omen Prepared to buy all such goods as may | the only remaining land ottice in the STATE oF a eo Housekeepers and others will do well by calling Lands remaining unsold and Cpe ak marae by ae On us, as we will pay the Lighest cash prices for | jaw, and subject to private entry at the land office all such goods - z ww discontinued, will cease to be subject to WALL, BARNARD & CO. entry at said office from’ the date of the receipt of e7—2m 317 Pa. avenue this notice by the register and receiver thereof, and the land officers at rey lia bie give public Q ice of the day on which they will be prepa | ee ah dO" & CHIL eure apelbcations for Seg . oi : ie lan subscriber has removed to the store on the at their olfice. Sca'l Land Oluce, Comer of Tweutieth street and Penusylva- Acting Commissioner Gen Bla avenue. where he js sellin, je 3—lawow his present Ee ta, Stationery, ao Te eotthee ae No oe ere of dore Hook was what we might call an amusing Well-as " HES ESE"S EAGLE J NG AND GAs. | ments, a 2 uly. © proprietor’s table wi su - ee man. Charles Lamb an agreable one. Wy tedived prices All permous in terse ofits | REESE'S EAGLE PLUMBING A JOHN F ELLIS, | plied with tte delicacies abounding in the s Articles will find it to their Purchasing elsew)-ere. Coruer of 20th sty tay a, PHILADELPHIA LAGER BEEK DEPporT, advantage tocall before + subscriber respectfully announces to his "T'tienas and the public in Teneral that he has A. H. SLOAN, received the first lot of the celebrated DODGE: eetand Penna. avenue. | DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Insti- tute, and is now pre) 4 B three times that she was married to him. avenue, between 1% and Oth sts. favor him with a Cups, Lamps, Candlesticks Lamps, Spit: | Pera seen EORGE W PSLAKISTON Bishop answered, vory well, wheaevor he WE ,Bave at ali times the best PHILADEL.- | “Hisatock of GAS FIXTURES are unsurpassed toons, &c..atthe Housekeeper’s Furnishing Store, | 4 964,408 ‘ “Proprie should dream thrice that he’ was married to PHIA LAGER BEER on hand, and offer | in the District. 490 Seventh street. - FRANCIS. "| _Je5— 1m ; FE | her he woa'd let her know and then the union it now for sale for &3 per keg, aud in quart bottles | With his corps of competent workmen he prides | jy 2-tf AMERICAN HOTEL, would take place , fox $1 9 per dozen . Mimself to dill_any orders in the PLUMBING | No. 436 —t a? the beer free of cost to all parts of the | AND GAS-FITTING line with promptness and D cream? Goat once to ARNY, Bridge street, Pa. avenue, between 4}, and 6th streets, ws aid ie trad Many physic ui ed to give complete | Georgetown, he was awarded a MEDAL bythe} #8. HEFLEBOWER & L. T. LOVETT, ae ey ee beet as one ofthe kets a rate en ete en ene Warranted fo Bre eee | i ccripalitan: Mechanics’ Instivane,forh chess, PROPRIRTORS, SaaS ey mere Bes, “yelt-line |“moy deg comer Sunt. and Pa. aveuue, | WaTen 10a, aNd GARRS, ini alias _——. tofurnish all who may | Dish Covers, Soup MULE TEACHERS OF ST. PETER? DAY SCHOOL respectfully nce to the ns of Wash- « that they will give their second excursion ve WHITE HOUSE on MONDAY, July 30 fs d splendid steamer Groxere Wasu- r as been chartered for the occasion ‘The boat will leave Seventh street wharf at 8%, and Navy Yard at 9 o'clock a.m; returning be- fore dark Weber's Band bas been engaged for the occa sion Dinner and Refrestments will be served at city ree: ‘Tickets $1, admitting a Gentleman and Ladies; single tickets 50 cents; children 25 cents—to be had at John FP. Ellis’ Music Store, Dr. Walsh, Navy Yard, and at the boat on the morning of the excursion Jy Ww—eotd speed, power and tonnage of each boat, where and by whom built, the name of the boat, with the | trade she isin. Also, the names of Captains and ollicers, herage,&c.,&c. The Directory willcon- tain a History of Steamboats and Steamboatin onthe Western waters, since the RE pic sHon steam ; also, a sketch of the first boat built for the Ohio River, with the name of the builder, com- mander and owner. The RIVER DIRECTORY will contain a list and description of all the STEAMBOAT DISASTERS that have occurred on the WESTERN AND sovTH- eRN WATERS, beautifully illustrated, with a cist OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PERISHED BY THEIR KING AND EXPLODING, onthe West- thern waters. The Directory will 3 of the Obie, Mississippi, Missouri, nois, Arkansas, White, Red, Quaciita, Yazoo, and other Rivers, with the Towns and Cities laid down, with correct distances; also, many other River and Commercial items of evest to the peo- pleat large. The book will contain the cards of the various U.S. Mail Boats, with the trade they arein, &e.,&c. The Directory wiil also contain acomplete list of all the responsible Steamboat Licensed Otticers, their places of residence, &c., the new Steamboat Law, its with comments, showing Wherein it dae fits the incompetent officer, and injures the competent officer, &c., &e., and all the important U preme Court Steamboat Decisions up to date; Rates and important Commerctal Privileges. Bills of Lading, important Decisions of the various U. S. Courts in regard to Freights Lost and Damaye. &c., &e.; with many other things of interest. ‘The Directory will be illustrated in the best style, and printed in the best manner. ‘The au- thor has for six years been engeas together a! the facts and ftems in regard to the name: steamboat disasters on the Western and Southern waters, and now intends publishing them in book form. The price of the work will be put at the low suin of One Dollar. Ten thousand copies will be issued for the boatmen; all others desirous of subscribing, will have to do so at once, as no: will be printed unless ordered in advance. ‘The ; is destined to have a circulation of AIGHTY THOUSAND copies, as the publishers are receiving large numbers of subscribers. per mail, from! an Parts of the country, daily. Some of the oldest boatmen, as well as most scientilic men of tue times, are contributors to the Steam- bout Directory. ‘The Directory will be issued in October, and Will be an ornament to sae Renee as wellas steam- boat. By remitting One Dollar (post paid,) you will receive a copy of the above work. All communications and letters should be ad- dressed to JAMES T. LLOYD & CO., Post Ottice Building, Cincinnati, Obio. Jy 7—1m SEWING MACHINE AGENCY. yMAE undersigned, having been appointed sole Agent for the sale of Wheeler, Wilson & Co's | p> and that t mpulse thereof might carry bita over. Having retracted far enough, he came forward with a momentum proportioned to his weight and velocity—and found himse!f ix the ditch. The water splashed around on all sides, and bespotted the Sunday clothes of Dorcas, who could not, with all her Quak r sobriety and kiod feeling, help Lursting into aloud laugh’ There was Hezekiah showing his agii d foundering in the mud like a whal The wa Was not so deep as to be dangerous—ai ene Was too irresistibly t to abstain from laugh- ing, though on the Lord’ At leagth. when her risibility would allow her power of h, Doreas Kindly held out her band, i: ** Come hither, Hezekiah, rned the flounderer, in a thee does well, Dorcas, to ud laugh at me—as though it were rt lo sce me stick in the mud and water up iy very middle ’*”’ ‘ y, bay. Hezckiuh, thee bas shown thy >» marvelvu: hat I could not he! being pleased fur the life of me—and now tuke me to myself for opposing thee so strenuously. or tor ig doubted thy capa- city for jun ut if thee’s satisfied with thy xpi t ready to come forth, I will lend thee a hand t. help thee out.”? . Doreas drew near the diteh— having got himself in vy his 1 power, declared he would get himseif he same way. But the mud was deep sihesive; and as he got one foot out be got the other in; and thus he continued to la- » till he was satisfied his own ability was Letter calculated to help him in than to help him out of the diteh! He grew wroth, and so tur forget the plain language that he exclaimed, By’ — ** Don't the ar, brother Hezekiab,”’ in- terrupted Dy * Swear!” too if thee w. “Swear ne me thy hand, : thee out seyeth—Ii dite h y should see Hunter's Cata- of the curiosities of the Patent Oifice. Al- 80, biy Description of Poweli’s Great Pictures. HUNTER Is to be seen at 456 Ninth street. may 3I—3m* uirements, NOTICE. PEMIb tiem of Williamson & Osgodby having been dissolved, the undersigned bas taken @ Shop inthe immediate netghborhood of the for- mer place with a view to permanency inthe trade. ‘Thankful for past favors so liberally bestowed on the late tian, be solicits a continuance of a share of the: petiuage heretofore received N. B —Shop on 12th, between Pa. avenue and fo street Residence on 10th, between G and H sts, No. ibs INO. B. WILLIAMSON. Jy Least AREROOM, &c. T & CO, "UNDER TA- e¢ KNRS—residence 18 Seventh atreet, between G and H. streets Intermeuts procured in any ground. oreetetery. Cotfins, Caps, Shrouds, Hearse, and every article for interments of ihe best quality furnished at short notice, on the Most reasouable terms, and at all hours of the nicht. Having tue exclusive right of Crump’s Pacent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time. jy li—ly COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, Washington, DC. “arriayes, ~ ed Hezokiah, * thee'd swear in here!” all. Heackiah, hut even lend Ill use my ability to pull % to the seripture, which Xor thine ass fall into a h day— vas, thee is too bad. Verily me so heavy as the for- so stupid as the latter.”” weight,’* returned Doreas, + Rev J.G. Binwky, D. D., President and Profes- ser of Intellectual and Moral Philoso) Wittiam Kueotes, LL.D., Professor of Mechan ical Philosophy and Astronom A.J. Wuxtinuton. A.M., jreek and Latin Languages Cuarces C Jewett, A.M., Professor of Rhet- orice and Belles Lettres. Lewis H. Steiner, A.M., M.D., Professor of uemistry and Natgral Philosophy. ay Rev rofessor of the should » mer animal ~ 4 2 FRistox, A.M, Professor of Mathematics. | 4s for thy were indeed ansisterl ied § Machines in the District of Columbia. re- | \Wiitiaw E. JiLLson. AM ; Professor of Modern | to likew t geared animal Bat if spectfully notifies the public that he is prepared to Languages i ; 8 furnish any number that may be ordered at short thee i notice, and to arantee the instructions that n be necessary to enable the purchasers to work these points, and will forth- ne hand, UM do as whch as safe to 'and.”* tty well convinced by this RC. Pox, A. B., Tutor inthe Greek and Latin Languages J.G_ Nasu. A M., Teacher of the Preparatory De- partment. 1 to their entire satisfaction, aud to keep them in perfect order. T / 4 E next session begins on the last Wednesday ! ity would nev “h Pilar teenie siae tines, having chee in September, and continues nine months, ; wherefore, humbly reaching his received the pest premiums wherever they have 1 the Ww s . Candidat: and ¥ 2, t id—* verily, sis i been exhibited, can be contidently relied on to do | pat” Pine Se ee andidates | hand to Der aid verily, sister. T will for 4 may be examined on Monday and T all the varieties of family sewing, as well as those aceept th auch a8 my own ability ing the opening of the session. pees of tailors, clothiers, shirt makers, mantuamakers, cous ranuires cour years for aire de Hiy Sent heer anitannes aud ieatt ke. . Those wishing to do so may | . udly lent her assistance ; and, pull- As these Machines have been successfull nt languages and pursue a scientitic | img V ly, inh al length came to satisfactorily used by several families in this city years for the degree of B.P. An ad- | land kin, mud and water like e in tine chee ee ee also provided for the degree of A ie returned Lome; but charging his fel s a ation in bs 's May pursue any particular branches reyard to thein, be deems the high reputation | where they can do so profitaty, and will take suf. which they sustain in the Northern cities now ful ficient studies fully to occupy their time, and re- ly established here also. ceive a certificate of actual attainment r by the way never to mention how he came to catastrophe. Doreas promised, of e ; and as she was @ girl of truth and The price fora Machine, complete in all respects \ Preparatory Department is established under | kind fee!i ewas as good as her word has been reduced to #100. ad <eneral supervision of the Faculty, with an | But once or twice when they were in company Pp. J. STEER, and experienced teacher, and specialattention | with sant ver Quakers, diseoursing soberly Washington Place, Seventh street. jy 7—Staw2w ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON BOATS, FPIUE Steamer GEORGE WASHING'LON will leave at the following hours. Fare 125, cents. ‘The THOMAS COLLYER, when not other- s engaged, will make trips on the route at al- ate hours. i" save Washington at 6, 8, 9X, 114,24, 4,55. and 7 , Leave Alexandria at 7, 9, 1934, 14,3 ,4N, and will be viven to tiiting pupils to enter College With a foil and able Faculty, students are with confidence invited to the usual benetits of our best lustitutions, with those advantages peculiar to the seat of the General Government. { irculats, with all needed information, may be | received by applying personally or by letter to the President Jy 7—aw3w FINE WATCHES, I AVING made a considerable addition to my stock of GOLD HUNTING Pa'T- INT LEVERS. aud LADIES’ WATCH- f Hirst a heavy 1s : Also, SILVER WATCHES for boys. I oifer them at greatly reduced prices. nents ure selected with teh is WARRANTED about ma i things, Doreas looking archly at another girl, merely said—* Did 1 yer tell thee, Rachel, how brother Hezekiah one Sunday—"? Hezek turned an embarrassing and im- k towards her, and she said : + may I’m not going to mere it L ever had told tell—but how the show jumped in the m Worry Pr Quarterly Re remarks on wits “The witty per A writer ia the Southern Ze} P. S.—The Boat will leave Alexandria at 14 p. the following sensible m., or immediately on the arrival of the cars { jy7 JOB CORSON, Captain. | CARRIAGES. not spoiled, is the 5 : A Persons in Want of a fue timekeeper are invited | Most agrecab. ty. Unfor nical sy — reposting tea ia and con- | to examine iy assortment. ai . y. however, the wit are eo Pe reese ee. mee ES See re ae . 8 so admired ciated, that press Wagon. Those desirous of purc y Ps 30 3) Fa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. ve k S strong enough not to he of the above described articles cheap will do well to call on the subseriber immediately, as I am de- termined to sell low for cash, or on accommodat- ing terms. All work warranted. tempted into § for admiration, trying to be witty. Ifa man says ove or two good things, makes a few =parkling retorts. forthwith he h- 8 that mest unfortunate reputation—the Teputa- tion of a wit—and half the people he meets are perpetually trying to draw him ont, throw- ing dowa the gauntict for him to take it up by some brilliant repartee. And how strong the temptation to try to fulfill such compli- FAIR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, Sandy Spring, Montgomery county, Md. , PMA vinth term of this Institution will com- Repairing done at the shortest notice and in the ce on the 10th day of the ninth month most approved manner. 8S. FLYNN, (September) next. No. 305 D st., bet. 12th and 13th, Circulars containing the needful information in jy 9—-I1m opposite the Kirkwood House. Pi rd to the School can be obtained by those who yIC-NIC BASKETS.—Just opewd a varin, | desire it, by addressing, at Olne ‘ost Oftice, P -NIC BASKETS.—Just opeaed a variety Montzomery county. Maryland, Rs. KIRK, or ire a “ A mentary expectations; and then he m. be ps Renee ae, Card, \ORlee; Wark, | war HF) RQUHAR . amusing Bae he ceases to be spcaubis ant Also, a lot of Fresh Perfumery, from Apollos, | ,, Refer to Jno. ‘f. Towers, Lambert Tree, W. D. | he who trics to be y is just as sure to fail Wallach je 30—2aw9w SUMMER RETREAT. LAKISTON’S PAVILION will be open for St. Harrison and Jules Hauel, Philadelphia; Combs, Brushes, Fans, Playing and Visiting Cards, Card Cases, Porte Monnaies, Jet Goods, Pocket Cutlery, Cages, Music, Musical Instru- often, as the corners whieh most papers of the day reserve fur funny things, are sure to con- tain a great many stupid anecdotes. Theo 306 Pa. av., betw. Ninth and Tenth sts. Se t Two Sives to a Bargaix.—When Bishop Leighton was one day meditating in his own sequestered walk in Dundelane, a widow came up to him and said that it was ordained that he should marry her, for she had dreamed Waters adjacent to Blakiston’s Island. He hopes his endeavors to please will insure him a share of patronaye from those seeking bealth or a litle quiet from city bustle. ‘The Steamers Maryland, Osceola, and Alice C. Price stop regularly at his landing. ‘Terms for oue week or more, $| jes— i. shestltns BRITTANNIAAND PLANISHED WAKE. i he and Coffee Urns, Coffee Greques, Cotfee ea es Code Filters. Seco ei Bae Tea Sets, E; oilers, C) shes, Imperia: ist verse ‘Pureens, = Castors,’ Pitchers, 25 per day. THE WEEKLY sTAR. This Family ana News Journai-con- talning a variety of interexting reading than can be fucnd in any oiher—ts published on Satur. day morning. Single copy, Per am cnn veecesess Five es Ten 5 Twenty copies. U7 Casn, ixvantasty iy apvance. U7 Single copies (in wrappers) can be ured at the counter, immediate! see paper. Price—Turex Caste” ee PostMastERs whoact agents & commission of twenty gem TO CLUBS. ‘Will bealowed NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE. New Yor«, July 13, 1855. How glorious is ‘a sip of the morning air. There are many things that we have to the full, as uncontaminated here, as persons have in the country—the grand old arch thet cane pies mother earth is the same to us ali; and in my heart I accorded with him, wheo a friend, the other dey, > dibly rejoiced that “God did'nt measure of vad stae it duwa.”” We have the same radiant, proseate mornings; the same gorgeous sunsets; the we’ ote blush as beautifully in their ality bere beside their brillisnt compeers as on th “as Wf wood- land lakes; and the o'er are ung sky w as brightly blue over our Lh Is as ove: «ose ‘a the country. But, after «), tis is valy che drapery that relieves “ho jictu We neod yon hills and dows an) trees) i" 2 canvass. We onjoy our «! ont, howe amazingly; and measunng » ur ruppiy our appreciation, in this wise, whea little desirable, must be dele: able By-the-way, I approv» of the Geor-s Curtis” lan of traveling juynem, -> sctime Lribune * Howadj if & yoar or tw and appropos of that, nae pos we t to our imagination, or vow hi> a country walk be © TOWN Weses up snallenjoy some advaptoges th a vi rusticators can't boast; ‘or ir stance, come home with dry -lippes., skirts, which, as “oar Jom ani Bloomers, we probably shoul. in the grass. Our complesic from too free appiicu fingers will not he torn pickin ber: ow fresh wud e this ae oy i min Listen! Did ever Jenny or Alboni or Gri a vival the music of the trees? How 2-ight- fully the leaves quiv.. i th» sunrise? And that field of clover—it waver so gracefully — fragrant toomswiet as the Morning breath that meets it. How clear ine water is. and bow it tp thies and murmars like «a chime of tiny bells. [ remember gow 1 used tolove * I've a Caney for ; ng off shoes and stockings and w ding it now asl used to then. Au! seo y up culo: .4y veach those big, i Tempting! FAting | is dispelled want 5 no aud to fiud them wor exp. ve h Are py sy way enj ying ub» denghis of tie cou Burin the New ¥ fouxl « wt sum. m of sunshine, and our vk murke may now ts “quanticy of good things—raspbe - Ties, gooscvcries, whortlebverrie- irran., eberfies. oan ces, ‘oMlus, Ouoanas pin» ar ples, melons, vhovst all otherki .sof f eign fruits that yoa can Laagie, ed every var ol wome jos, a> well ° mews in every “orm—. » She led aid shei! oss, i-- cludin, lob te teed almost: evecythisg that an enic ire ma Was" is texing ir the > wance of the eo -- trym ybr tat ap bh sbiloso) sisix ; wpe the good r tured fa. sor ic. jackstes wen or am Gccasion™ «pa: -ige-tt-a-a* wite the cross ones Ti ur sooldir , relieves them in- finitely, and is om ti <u ng. Why does « or city tolerate yea a nuisance as Washingt) 1 Market? i_ iss -hoone tuat it ean be ung '© séeentable. suach a tumble-down looxing pace! and snob smells oh aud, by the-by emelis are out all coa- fined to that pace. doe prpors tak of “clean streets. I cannot see thy im: vovoment Why do uot tue + Commo. scour 'rels,”? (as they are now called.) or the offic is wh hace this thing in ts, for onee do something sensible‘ I wish tucm to undergo no _reater penalty for neglect of duty than an bourly lose of the delectable compound “hat their carelessness foroes ns -n ur olfaeteaes. Lem pondering the pry .cty vi 4 portable rese-- Voir on the prince yle of the diving beils, to be attached something «iter the feshion of adog’s muzzle. Speaking of dogs, reminds me that “he d law is in foree. The dog days are coming, w mistress’s pet and imaster’s pointer, alike with the scavengers cur, are amenable to any dis- regard of the stringeut enactment. Dogs ac- cordingly perambuiate with wired noses. And that is the way our laws ere enforced. The little dogs, that may get sick and bite some one, are attended to; the great demon that comes at us open mouthed, with the undis- guised design vf devouring us, is received with due courtesy—he holds the intereste of a moneyed aristocracy. (') The prohibitery law i- here. There are as wany “ rum blossomed” faces, and as many shining decanters, as over; and every department of the city e-Vercment virtually acknowleaging opposition to the whole spirit of the cnactment, it is as much disregarded as if it had never been made. In Brooklyn there is a decided effort to ciminish, with legislative aid, this one druitful s uree of ‘“pauperism and crime,”’ and of coucce the success will be proportiona:. i bat singularly enough, most of ui» tees of Bacchus are afflicted with -. us memories—they ‘don't know wavre they get the liquor.” Many of our citizens are out of town, ar. many more are to go, but the city seems searce- ly consciour «f the diminution. “ The clatter of omnibuses is just as ceasciess, the morning and evening currents dewn tewn and up just « great, the throb of business and car. ‘as per- ntirely inoperative ceptible, the loungers ia the Park ¢ d clong the promenades a3 numerou- the ho*els are not, apparenily, lethargic; 1.1 these cro enough places of amuceme.t opea to ay pleasure seokers in that ‘irc ‘ion the whole, I don’t see but New Yorn cont) ves to look like itself. There sre nutesabic oxeur sions out of town for those rho lis. them, t> the sea shore, the fishing banks. u; th: river, and all about—and very plex: itsome {them ure, too. For the evening :2¢:> are P Harrison’s Opera troupe at Neste’, & Mrs. Barney Williams ct the Broad w: new accession of negro bearded lady, the » & vinsticls with the mere.vid, and other monstrositie: v s the nue fthe gale wae of beauty xt as. ulien is sad te b>. oming * zain seon, and Rachel, the Fiomcutus 4 adverused to be here = bou’ mored by Paris succes 7°" ri tori, and, « ee, t being eviipsed. but the to see this G.ext 2 Ist of Do nten:ber atis ra al! 4 Srine) at cause isherdesire ui Emy Castie Garde: , at se an hie, is about to! or20 1 into an «uni- grant dept; and t -ssary changes are new progressing The galleries and seats ro- main urcha ged. the . 4 ender the don » bas been resi es for bathing provided, tS Ou Inaaing, «.*e > xam- ining p rysiciar, ic questi. » lus name, lestinetion means -any oprovied with possage ti -gare, receives whet reeds and im ready t» goon . icing; heti re e6- capes the imposit a of cre dec ticcet uge. 4 Me wy Rema within the grounds till the time of Lis d partuce, avo Is tes an- noy.ace Lad 1 sestity honest boar ding- house keepers. hy , er i carmen. The westher oe day is e npuratively cool, another coastins | . “urity weraging about 85 di grees feucenbe. nd to quote from the Tumes’* «aitora!, it is). likely we shali mise cur besied term. when ali she ice- bergs in the Atle utie cet celtod Tevrussg. Eger fron bars ar! ttings are cut er length by a circular soft ste.! saw. The iron to be cut is to be presented red hot to the saw, which rotates at a high velocity, and is kept cool by its lower part p. ssing through a trough containing cold water A lange bar of ingg can thus be cut through in a few --conds,