Evening Star Newspaper, August 1, 1855, Page 1

, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) P. and Eleventh siveets By W. D. WALLACH, loania Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly te the Agents; papers served in packages at 37 cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. UF SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. > = Ebening Star. == VOL. VI. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1855. NO. 804. THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News taining a greater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is published on Satur- day morning. Single copy, per annum ...cccsseeesseeeene- Bl 26 TO CLUBS. =. Cash, INVARIABLY IN apy. 5 Singlecepies in weappers: procurad at the counter, Immediately afer the looks of the a Priceo—Turex Orns. ‘OSTMASTERS whoact asagents allowed & commission of twenty per chat sagt H. LINDSLEY, DEALER IN REAL ESTATE AND LAND WARRANTS, SAINT PAUL, MIN. TERRITORY. ANDS BOUGHT AND SOLD THROUGH. OUT THE TERRITORY. Taxes pald, Collections made, Drafts cashed,and the highest Prices given for Land Warrants Government Lands located with muck care, and if desired, the profits and losses s! ually at the expiration of five vears The at that time to be sold, uniess otherwise agreed upon, and one half of the current value >f the Warrant at the f time of entry, and half of th> expense of locatin : | | to be deducted from the subs=ribers’ interest. ‘To persons wishing to locate Warrants entirely on their own account, the chazye will be, for acres $15; eighty acres, $2u; one hundred an sixty acres, j and will receive with their title, a plat and description of the -and. REFERENCES: MINNESOTA—Gov. Willis A. Gorman; Ex-Gov Alex. Ramsey; Hon. J. ‘T Rosser, Sec. M.T; Messts. Ames & Van Elten, Attorneys at Law; Messrs. Morton & Pace, Wheiesale Drugzists. BaLTIMoRE—W . P. Preston, Esq., Attorney at Law; Richard C. Bowie, Esq., Com. Merchant ; Sens. Deur, Norris & Co.; Messrs. McCleese & Ham Wasninetoxn—Hon. W.W. Seaton; Hon. J. T. Towers, Mayor; Hon. Judge J. Bryan; J.C. €. Hamilton, Esq., Attorney at Law; Col. Wm. Hickey; Col. J. Riley; Messrs. Taylor & Maui 5 Messrs. Lewis, Johnson & Co, Bankers; G. C: Grammar, Esq., President Patriotic Bank. jy com GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Oiiice No. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, (OVER THE SAVING'S BANK.) ut \ar* CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of the celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and situated on the n 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 ground forever to burial rposes, making a fee title to the purchaser, and prohibiting all encroachments from legislation or otherwise, which is of vast importance to those who wish their dead to repose where they have placed them, for it has become a custom in all * other 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 are given tothe ground —Ottice open from 10 to 12 o’clock a. m., where Pamphlets, containing the Charter, By- Laws, and a map of the ground, and all other in- formation, can be obtained. All orders left with Mr. James F. Harvey, No. 4l0 Seventh street. or any other undertaker, will be promptly attended to. je 18—ly THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS ARE now open for the reception of Company, and in a far more attractive os than they ever have been A gross misrepresentation against them: having been published in the Petersburg Intelli- gencer and Baltimore Sun to the effect that they were closed for the season is now traced to an ir- respe usible souree unworthy of notice. It is proper‘to state that there is no shadow of foundation for it. ‘The subscriber trusts that he Will not be made the victim of such malignity; and the respectable journals which have given carrency to the rumor by transferring it to their , columns will disabuse the public mind through the same medium. ALEX. BAKER. ly bm COAL! COAL! HE undersigned is prepared to deliver COAL of the best quality, at 26 50 per ton H.C. HARROVER 3d street. 3d door south of Pa. avenue. JOHN R. ELVANS WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, DEALERS IN HARDWARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &c., b 326 Pennsylvania avenue, nth and Tenth sts, Washington, D.C. SE FURNISHING HARDWARE aan Silver. Albata and Sjiver Pla- ted. Tea, Table and Dessert Spoons Carvers and F orks, Steels, Kuives with and with- out Forks Brass, B a, Block Tin and Plated Candle- sticks, Suovel and Tongs, Walle Irons, Sad Irens Maslin and Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Grid- irons, Ovens, &c. BUILDING MATERIALS. Sloset. Cupbeard, Chest, Till, Pad and ‘Trunk Locks Shuttle. Door. and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wrought Nails, Bolts Brad’s Shutter Screws and Stubbs, Door Springs, Rural Cot Handrail Screws, Door Knobs Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &e. CABINET MAKERS’ GOODS Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair Springs Venitian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends Brackets, Furniture Nails Glue, Cottin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw Plates, &c. CARPENTERS’ GOODS. Planes, Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves, Chisels and Gouges, Plane Irons Auzers, Braces and Bitts, Boring Machines, Ham- mers, Hatchets, Devels Bevels, Squares, Guayes, Axes, &c. BLACKSMITH & COACH MAKERS’ GOODS. *, Felloes, Shafts, ws, Poles red and Brass Bands, Stump ollars, Top Pro mps, luside Linings, Lining x ing Cords Joints, Stump Curtain Frames, L Silks, Dana Tufts, Tassels, Butt and Plain an Russia Duck, Euameiled Le &e ELVANS & je 16m COFFIN WILLIAM PLA) e KERS—residence 41s Sev street, between G and H Interments procured in « article for furnished at short not on the terms, and at all bours of the Having the ¢ ive right of Crump’s Pateat Corpse Preserver. we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time jy li-ly DENTISTRY. B. DONALDSON, Dentist, late of the firm of Haunt & Denaldson, continues to ger manufac’ and insert those beawtitl Rem, - with or without gums, of wl most reasouat ch (made and deposited by ded the first premium at the Mechanics’ Institute Fair, recently held in this ci These teeth are carved and shaded to suit each particular case, and their resemblance'to the natu- Inost prac- ral organs is so perfect as to deceive tised eye. +, and all operations warranted Odice southwest corner of Seventh and D streets. Eentrance oa D mar 21—6m_ DENTISTRY. RK. MUNSON respectfully calls public atten- tion to his new, patent and great- ly IMPROVED method of setting Ar- tificial Teeth, with Continuous Gum, the very PERFECTION OF THE ART. style of Teeth bas the fo! a ing advant ms, Viz: GREAT > “=NGTH, CLEAN- 3, COMFORT and BEAUTY, vieing with Nature in these respects, and in some others excelling. Public Inspection Is respectfully solic- ited. Please call and see specimens.’ CAUTION —No pues Dentist in the District of Columbia has a right to make this style of weth N. B —Teeth constitutionally healthy, plugged and warranted for life Office and house No. 298 E street, near the cor- ner of Penna. avenue and Mth street ap 2—¢ IMPORTANT TO PERSONS BREAKING UP HOUSEKEEPING. f ERSONS removing from thecity and wishing to dispose of their Furniture and Housekeep- ing Utensils, &c., without the trouble of sending them to public auction, can do so by calling on us &t our store, 317 Pa. avegue, corner of 9th street, as we are prepared to buy all such goods as may be offered Housekeepers and others will do well by calling on us, as we will pay the highest cash prices for zi] such goods yee WALL, BARNARD & CO. je7—tn 317 Pa. avenue, WEBER'S BAND. ns old established and favorite band fur- nish music as usual for Excursions, Sere- nades, Pic Nics, Parties, Exhibitions, &c., &c. Orders may be left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music’ De- pot, or at the residence of the leader, four doors east of General Henderson's residence, Navy Yard. jy 32m en oe ee ee FISCHER’S BAND FULLY OKGANIZED. AVING now egy ye all my arrangements for a first rate BRASS AND COTTLLON BAND, I am again at the service of the public to attend Excursion Parties, Exhibitions, Parades, Pic Nics, Balls and Serenades. All those in fa- vor of em acre wep peighae invited to en- courage our enterprise, here in Washington city ee FISCHER ‘Leader P. S.—This Band, under my direction, is regu- larly uniformed, and from a practice of over twen- HP ari I can give satisfaction to every one ‘esidence, Pennsylvania avenue, north side, be pater ei and Tenth streets, first door west of ron - Orders left with Messrs. Hilbus & Hitz punctu- ally attended to. jy 14—1m* PROSPERUS CORNET BAND. bees Band is suitable for any and all purposes, and is warranted to give satisfaction to ali those who may be pleased to engage them, either as a Brass, Reed, or Cotillon Band. Any number of musicians to be had at the short- est notice, by applyieg to EDERIC PROSPERI Leader, at Taltavull’s Store, opposite the : Marine Barracks. N. B.—Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De- pot Bef ba seo attended to. may im TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT. ISHES to call the attention to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sick- ness and particularly from glasses injudiciousl; selected. to his superior SPECTACLES and GLASSES carefully ground by himself to a true spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency suited precisely and beneficially to the wearer ac- cording to the concavity or convexity of the eye Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the precious organ of sight from the commencement of using — in not being precisely suited, by the use of an Optome ter; and the practice of many years, enables him to measure the focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely re- juired will be furnished with precision and satis- faction. J. T. acknowledzes the very liberal encourage- ment already obtained, and further solicits the pa- tronage of those that have not yet availed them- selves of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their specta- cles, can be supplied with such that will improv: their sight. Innumerable testimonials to be seen; and refer- ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his vlasses. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 512 Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows’ Hall, up stairs Norro.x, September 7, 1551. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me svit very weil, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LITT. W. TAZEWELL. I have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to my sight, and corresponding with his descripticr of the focus. I recommend him asa skillful opti- cian. HENRY A. WISE. Mr. J. Tostas : 8ir—The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yesterday are particularly satisfac- tory tome. ney are very decidedly ihe best I and | am the owner of eight or nine pair y selected in different places and from op- ticians recommended to me on account of th profeesional standing in Eagland. France and the Cited ates. I have been also pieased with your remarks and directions on the treatment of the + ba for the purpose of preserving and improv- ing the sight Respectfully, ys cH ours, CALDWELL, . C., Louisville, Ky. Lyncustre, Nov. 10, 181. Mr. John Tobias having furnished me with Glasses, by which I have been greatly aided (my vision having suffered greatly from reading at night in my earlier life) it affords me the highest jeasure to say that | consider him a skillful prac- ical optician, and well prepared to aid those who may need his professional services. WM. B. ROUZIE, Elder of Methodist Conference. Witmineton, N. ©., Jan. 27, 1854 Mr. J. Tostas: Dear Sir—l am happy to xay that the Spectacles which I obtained from you last week are entirely satisfactory. From an inequal- ity in the visual range of my eyes, 1 have hereto fore found great difficulty in getting glasses of the proper focal distance. It affords me pleasure to state that, by the aid of your optometer, th! fh culty has been happily obviated so that peels ser you furnished me are decidedly the best pted to my eyes of any I have ever yet used. Very respectfully, yours, R_B. DRANE, Rector of St. James’ Parish, De) ment of Interior, May 7, 1855. From natural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, | have been compelled to use glasses fur several years I have tried different opticians without obtaining wlasses perfectly fitted to my eyes. Four month e Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for which I have found to serve ine perfectly y the use of his optomete: he is enabled to adapt Glasses minutely to the eye I most cheerfutly recommend Mr. Tobias to al\ having oceasion to useylasses, and bear my testi- mony as to his skill as an optician. HENRY E BALDWIN, Assist. Sec’y tosiza Land Warrants. jy 18tr SUMMER RETREAT. LAKISTON’S PAVILION will be open fo: the Lecep) of visitors on the Sth of July. The proprietor’s table will ve sup- plied with the delicacies aboun in the waters adjacent to Blakiston’s Island. He hope bis endeavors to please will insure him a share of patronaye from those seeking health or a littl quiet from city bustle. ‘The Steamers Maryland, Osceola, and Alice C Price stop regularly at bis landing. Terms for cne week or more, $1 25 per day. Fora shorter time 21 50 per day. GEORGE W. BLAKISTON, je 2—3m* Proprietor MPHE LONDON STAG vols, octavo, con- talning about two hundred of the best plays Id the language (exclusive of Shakspeare’s.) A few sets of the above—second-hand copies, new oner being unobtainable—just imported rom Lon- don. Price 5 Sv. FRANCK TAYLOR. iy B—w AMERICAN HOTEL, No. 456 Pa. avenue, between 1x and 6th streets, 8. HEFLEBOWER & L. T. LOVETT, PROPKIETORS. jy 66m Professor of } REESE'S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS- FITTING DEPOT. IF: subscriber respectfully announces to his friends and t blic in general that he has received the first the celebrated DODGE’S DOUBLE A NG SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the late Fa‘r of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Insti- tute, and is now pope to furnish all who may favor him with a call. His stock of GAS FIXTURES are unsurpassed in the District. With his corps of competent workmen he prides himse!f to fill any orders in the PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING line with prompiness and despatch. J iJ > All work done warranted Me as complete Satisfaction. JOHN LESE, may 3—tf comer 6th st. and Pa. avenue, HILE MANY OF OUR MERCHANTS are com) ning of dull times and te! us the; have sac ces tas customers, G. F RANCIS, 4W Seventh street, israpidly acting every ese in the way of Housekeeping Hardware, and al- certainly improving. e is, he 3 and the } te are begin to understand it. If ood articles, low prices, and every effort to please Will suit purchasers, he 1s deteriained that his customers shall be satistied. jy 0 ptr ir So a GENTLEMEN’S UNDERGARMENTS. Ehavea and fine assortment of Siik, Gauze, Merino and Cotton Undershirts, lin- en and cotton Drawers, White and colored Shirts, Hos! , &c., which we are now offering at very low je WALL & STEPHENS. Pa. ave., next door to Iron Hall. (News) ONE HUNDRED MORE F those si ior Magnolia Hams, and proba- O bly all ther will be received this season, they are cured in Maryland according to the old home- stead receipt, the quality of which is nnsurpassed if equalled, by any other ever introduced here. To be had only at mty store Also, a fresh lot of that peculiarly fine selected and standard Black Tea at 50 centsa pound, which I have introduced. [tis sold only by myself and is now extensively known in the District. New comers and others who have not yet used it are re- ferred to the leading members of the Faculty of Washington and Georgetown. Samples furnished gratuitously. “Bay W: at 25 cents per botile, or $2 75 per dozen. For bathing purposes it is as cheap as common spirits. Mint, Lavender, and Blackberry Cordials, the very articles for the prevailing epidemic. aple Sugar, Fresh Prones, &c., with unsur- passed varieties of choice family Groceries. Z. M. P. KING, Few steps northeast Jackson Statue. dy 25—tf FANCY GOODS, TOILET ARTICLES, kc. We inviteattention to our large stock of Combs, Brushes, Pomades, Extracts. Cologne, Bay Water, &e., which we are prepared to offer at greatly reduced pee. Also, constantly on hand a general assortment of Fancy Goods, Fans, Gloves, Hosiery, &e., t- gether with a fashionable stock cf millinery, to which additions are constantly being made of the newest and most desirable styles. me attention of the ladies is particularly invited to this depart- ment of our busiuess, which is under the charge of Miss Thompson. = HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. Jy 2—tf 310 Pennave., between 9th & LOth sts. NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, WASHINGTON, D.C. HE thirty-fourth annual course of Lectures will commence on MONDAY, the 2?d of October, 1855, and end on the Ist March, 1856. FACULTY. ‘Tuomas Mituer, M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. Ws. P. Jonnston, M. D., Professor of Obstet- ties, and Diseases of women and children. Josuva Rixey, M. D., Professor of Materia Med- ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene Jno. Frep. May, M. D., Professor of the princi- ples and practice of surgery. Grarton TYLER, M. D., Professor of Pathology oa practice of medicine, and of clinical med- icine. Lewis H. Stetver, M. D., Professor of Chemis- try and Pharmacy. Epwarp M. Scott, M. D., Prosector and De- monstrator. THOMAS MILLER, M. D., Dean. utions in Europe, the Like most similar in: desks from which the regular lectures are given. and the words for clinical instruction are under the same roof, The entire expense for full course lectures. .890 (4 Practical Anatomy by the Demonstrator Matriculating fee, Graduating expense: Admission tothe medi 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 Faculty. N. B.—Medical students desiring situations as resident student in the Washington Intirmary which is the clinical department of the National ledical Colleze.) are requested to make applica- tion by letter to Joshua ‘Riley, M. D., Curator of the Washington Intirmary, who will give any in- formation that may be desired It is unnecessary to state the great advantages of a residence in a Sospital for Clinica! instrnetion Thoxe making early application will have prece- dence. Six are to be chosen before the tst of Ov- tober. jy 9—eotNovi TO THE P HE STEAMERS MO VERNON and BALTIMORE will stop at Al- f me exandria, both day and night, and at the landings on the Potomac r Fare by these boats, viz: To Alexaudri. +680 125g ‘To Marbury’s ° 10 To Cockpit Point 1 Se ‘To Quantico... Low To Sandy Point 150 To Aquia Cree 20 Excursion tickets to Aquia Creek and r cluding dinner or supper, $2. A deduction on this charge will be made to parties of ten or more wishing a daylight or moonlight Excursion ‘This will afford to our citizens a pleasant recre- ation from the heat and dast of the city at very moderate rates. L, REYNOLDS, Captain WM. MITCHELL, Captain. sither of the above bouts can be chartered for Excursions, Towing. Ac., by applying to GEO MATTIN uperintendent of the Washing- ton and Fredericksburg Steamboat Company. Jy 2i—eo3w GEORGE F. KIDWELL & €9., DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF COALS AND WOOD, OURTEENTH STREET, (opposite Frank- tin Engine House.) have now on hand every article in their ine, which will be sold at prices to suit the times. They solicit a share of public patronage, pledging themselves to yive satisfac tion to all. N.B—A cargo of White and Red Ash Coz (afloat) will be sold low If ordered from the wharf, Jy 2%—eolm* RENCH DRAW several manufact ntee, kers in Paris, by jy 25 € RN VG PENCILS from the sof Bausch, Hardinuth, ed direct from the ma- KANCK TAYLOR. E FOR HOT WEATHER. > 5 MS, CAKE, and WaA- S42 TER ICh hich he was awarded a Medal by the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute. is highly recommended for the above. Will be sent to any part of the District free of charge. Send your orders to $1 Bridge st., Georgelown Jy 2—eotf UR ¥’s O: FOR THE SPRING contemplate a journey to the s mountains, or the country, call at 306 Pa. avenue at et their stock of hair, tooth, nail, bathing and clothes Brushes. — Dress- ing, side, pull. neck, tine and pocket Combs, tine x- Pomatuin, Hair Oil, Bay Water, Cologne, tracts for the Handkerchief, Soap, Toilet Bo aud Powder, traveling, pic n work, and card Baskets, &c., at the Piano, Music, Stationery and Variety Store of JNO. F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and lth sis. jy 1S—tr IEW WALTZ.—Just published by the sub- LN serfbers, the -*Multitlora Waltz,’ composed and dedicated to Miss Sallie Drisch, of Leesburg Va., by Prof. J. A. Young HILBUS & UITZ jy 2 Music De; UNITED STATES MA FLORIDA ROPOSALS for carrying the mails of the L ted Si of October, 1°55, the 30th di ; 1859, inclusive, on the fol lowing routes in the State of Froxipa.and in the times herein specitied, will be received at the Con- tract ottice of the Post Otlice Department, in the city of Washington. until 3 p. m., of the 20th Au- gust, 1855, to be decided on the next day: 6351 From Camp Izard, by Homosassa, to Bay Port, 45 miles and back, twice a week, in two-horse coaches Leave Camp Izard Wednesday and Saturday atSam Arrive at Bay Port same days by 6 pm Leave Bay Port Tuesday and Friday at5am Arrive at Camp Izard same days by 6 p m_ 6355 From Long Pond, by Clay Landing, to Wau- keenah, 1U0 miles and back, once a week Leave Long Pond Monday at 6 aim Arrive at Wankeenah next Wednesday by 6 m Lae Waukeenah Thursday at 6 am Arrive at Long Pond next eal, at6pm For forms of proposal, guarantee certificate, also instructions and requirements, (embracing conditions to be incorporated in the contracts, to such extent as the department may deem proper) see advertisement inviting Ue acgre for ser- vice in the Southern States, dated January 12, 1855. JAMES CAMPBELL, jy 11—lawiw Postmaster General. DENTISTRY. DEN, Se eee of the Philadelphia of yu ) res pect- Tully informs the residents of Gebtee, town and its vicinity that he has loca- ted himself: a them for the purpose of prac- tising his Fee on. Office 121 Washington st., above Bridge street, Je wedi colm® Georgetown, D. C. »the ci EXCURSIONS, &c. | EXCURSION ' OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, TO PINEY POINT. On THURSDAY, August 2d, 1855. HE NATIONAL GUARD take pleasure in | announcing to their friends and j the public generaily that they “have chartered the swift and commodious mail steamer | MOUNT VERNON, for the pu of giving | an Excursion to that favorite watering place, PI- NEY POINT, on THURSDAY, August 2, 1855. | This Excursion offers attraction to ali classes— the invalid, business man, young and old, lad and lass, and they are most cordially invited :o go with the Guard and enjoy the delights of a pure salt water bath, feast on the many aquatic delicacies | of the Point, or mingle in the eujoyment of the | merry dance. Being desirous of rendering this Excursion one of unalloyed pleasure to our friends and patrons, ¢ the number of tickets will be limited, and the Committee have determined on no account to per- mit any aah ap persons on the boat. i The boat will leave the Wharf sti precisely at 7 o'clock a m.and Alexandra at 7g o'clock, and arrive ai the Point at an early hour, remaining there several hours, aud retur., to about 2 o'clock p.m. It being: important to save time the boat will | not stop atthe Navy Yard. Arrangements have, however, been made to.have omnibuses i iting wey passengers from the Navy Yard to the | boat; else for their conveyance lo their homes o1 the return of the boat. The price of tickets have been fixed at the low H rate of TWO DOLLARS for the round trip—ed- | mitting a gentleman and ladies. { Prosperi’s full Band is engaged. | Refreshments, including dinner and Su # will be provided by an experienced caterer, Nir! Hammersly, at city prices. LIEUT. BE. 8. ALLEN, S@T.C R. BISHOP, CORP’L L. JONE the foot of 11th | “ ' Jy 351d = amittee._ | GRAND CIVIC & MILITARY EXCURSION , OF THE Montgomery Guards, | TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, On THURSDAY, August 2d. | HE MONTGOMERY GUARDS respectfully | announce to their friends, civic cages military, that they will give, their Third the White Grand Excursion to on THURSDAY, August 2d, 1835. Two Boats having been chartered for the occa- asion, the first boat will leave Georgetown at § o’clock in the morning, Washington at 8%, Navy Yard at 9, and Alexandria at 93° The second boat wil! leave shington at 2 p. | m.,. and proceed directly to the White House. The first boat will leave the White House at 7 o'clock, and the second at 10 or 106 p.m Fischer's excellent Cotillon Band is engaged for the occasion. Columbus will serve an excellent Dinner at 50 cents a head, and refreshments at city prices. Tickets 31—admitting a yentleman and ladies; to be had of the Commitee, or at the Boat on the day of the Excursion. i couse | Committee of Arrangements. Lieut Reilly, Set McEntry, Private Wall, Jy 2!—dte FIRST GRAND PRIZE EXCURSION Ben Franklin Target Company. OF THE BEN FRANK- most respectfully anne the public in ye: nd Prize Bxcur Nu TON SPKINGS Au: Sth, upon which no pains be avoided, to make this the ex- Lieut Feeny, Sut Burk Private Malone. it kK * ~A or expense will cursion of the s edge themselves that proper orm will be maintained it Medallion is announced as the rize for the best shot for the Ladies. A valuable Sreast Pin as the Gentlemen’s prize ‘The edibles and refreshments will be in the lands of an experienced caterer. A full Military and Cotillon Band 1s engaged for the oecasion. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting one gen- and two ladies ue Boat will leave the Fourteenth street bridge al 744 o'clock precisely. Committee of Arrangements Capt. A. Tait i Lieut. J. Williamson. Lieut. BE. Ecklotf Sergeant W. Fanning. Corporal Wm. Heyl. Private H. K. Schieble Jy Suit Private A. E FIRST GRAND EXCURSION AND PIc NIC OF THE Empire Club. YHE EMPIRE CLUB take great plea cing to theirfriends and ue They Washing - Georgetown at 7g, Wash n’s Wharf, Navy Yard, at9; ig o'clock a.m 115 Stayes will leave the corner of F ourteenth street west and Pennsylv: avenue; Seventh street west, between F and rth; and the cor- ner of L street north and Seventh street west. The best Cotillion Music has been engaged for the oceasion. Refreshments and dinner will be served by an experienced caterer at city prices Tickets ONE DOLLAR--admitting a gentle. man and ladies, to be had of any meinber of the Club or at the boat. P.S.—As there will be no invitations sent out we hope our lady friends will attend jy 6—ThLMWFS ' FIRST GRAND SOIREZ AND PIC NIC oF THE BOONE CL ON TUESDAY. AT SPRING ¢ , occupied by A. Favier, situated on M enteenth and Kigt MPMHE BOON UB take great pleasure in an nouncing to their friends and fhe public erally that they intend giving their first Gr Sviree and Pic Nic at the above named place, cominenecing at4 o'clock p.m Being desirous of rendering this Pic Nic one of unalloyed pleasure to our friends and patrons the number of tickets will be limited, and the Com- mittee have determined on no account to permit auy improper persons on the Ground ‘he price of tickets have been fixed at the low price of Hcents, admitting a gentleman and la- dies ¢ Pomeay Committce of Arrangements. F T Wilson, Thos Dewdney, KR L Masten NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF HALL & BROTHER. I ARUCH HALL, surviving partner of Isaac Hall, having on the 2th day of February, 169, assigned to the undersigned all the stock in trade and debts of the firm of Hall & Brother, to be applied to the full satisfaction of certain debts liablilties, and engagements of said firm of H & Brother, and the surplus to pay and distribute rateably among such of the remaining cred- itors of said firm as shall within six months from | said 23th day of Februai 1365, execute and de- | liver to said Baruch Hall full and absolute re- leases of all indebtedness to them respectively by said Baruch Hall, surviving partner as aforesaid. Notice is therefore hereby given to such credi- tors of said tirm of Hall & Brother, or said Baruch Hall, surviving partner, as may desire to partici- pate in the benetit of said assignment to execute and deliver to said Baruch Hail full and absolute releases as aforesaid, within the period of six months from said 25th day of February, 1855, RICHARD WALLACH, Trustee. Je 1i—eotA ugzsth A a CARRIAGES. HAVE on hand some handsome light and con- venient family Carriages and Bug- gies. A two horse Carriaye and Ex- press Wagon. Those desirous of purchasing an’ of the above described articles cheap will do we! to call on the subseriber im: 'y, a8 | am de- termined to sell low for cash, or on accommodat- ing terms. : work warranted. Repairing done at the shortest notice and in the most apj ‘3 B. FLYNN, No. 305 D st., bet. 12th and 13th, jy 1m opposite the Kirkwood House. JQLANK BOOKS of all kinds and sizes for sale at sually low prices. yoy FRANCK TAYLOR, his natural deform’ , childhood. , tivuls would get there as soon as he did ‘they waited until some interested individual EVENING STAR THE CORPSE-FISHER. Several years have passed away, and New York bas new more than doubled its size and population, since there was a man seen about the streets of the city who was known by the vminous title of the *+ Corpse-Finder!”’ Je followed the busiuess of fishing up the corpses of drowned persons, and was often ob- stuntering about the wharves, pationt- ly waiting for seme person to fall into the water, that he might turn an honest penny by fishing him out aiter be was dead. The relatives of the de t would some- Oies offer a considerable suin for the recovery of the body, and our hero drove a thriving business against one or two rivals. whose skill and whore »pparatus for searching the bottom of the river were far inferior to bis. The pse-finder was a man below the me- Gum of a meagre, crooked person, and 8 were rendered abso- iutely hideous by the loc. of his nose during This unfortunate feature be lost when about three years of age, by falling inte the fire. Hs dress corresponded with his nat- ural ugli but his iustru for taking up bodies was quite an ingenious © utrirance. It consisted of « number of sharp hooks, wic!, heavy cinkers, ali of whi ere attached toa slender chain, by which it was lowered » the water. When any persen was drowned, he seemed to know it instinetly, and gener- Ny arrived first at the spot. Sometimes his Then ' \ BY WILLIAM COMSTOCK. camp up, who would perhaps say— “Ten dollars for the body '!—eash down to the first man who grapples it !”’ Then such a scrabbling as there would be te get their apparatus arranged and sink it inte the water! The little man would start at the | Word *dollars’’ as if a shot had struck him. | and over went his gra les. Down they went Then he would draw his chain backwards and forwards, looking all the time at the other candidates for the prize as if he could bite their heads off. THe esteemed them as ne better than amateurs at the business—he was the only regular workman. If the body was there our here would be certain to find it. Sometimes he would hook an old rope or rubbish that lay on the bottom, ani draw it caréfully to the surface; but ou discovering his mistake, be hastened te remove it from the hook, and get his instrument into the water again, with a nervous eagerness that wee fairly distressing to the observer—his eyes flying about in their sockets, as he fixed them first on one of his rivals and then on another, fearing they would get the prize before he could come again to the search. Again he would draw up bis chain—slowly—earefully— and become more and more anxious as the burden approached the surface. He diseover= it under wate a large object. He trem- bles with itis now nearly up. It is— yes, itis the swollen cureass of a human be- ing—a fellow mortal! His hooks have seized upon the c —they have secured the prize Ny '—the money is his. ’ t glows in bis blood-shot ¢ sWith triumph, and ais. He lovks quick fered a reward is present. He is He turns up bis weasaad fac m, and the to holes where bis i be expande sl look more 1/4 ~thanever. He ks dewn at the ed body. How brightly uc regards the corpse ! ~ his trophy—th ible evidene: of Lis prowess. The money is pail him looks around upon cue bysta itinto his of you shel! Lhave the ple up next’ He buttons up bh and without deig to the bottom. oe He . and puts cket, as much as to say, ++ Whi e re of hooking tattered jacket to be-tow a glanve upon his discomfited mvals, gathers up his ap tus, goes strutting up the wharf with a conscious diguity, like a man who stands at the head of his profescion. Ugly as this wan was, and disgusting as hi< trade muxt have appeared to every one but himself, it was orted that he had a very beautiful daughter—a girl of eighteen years— endowed with lively sensibilities, taste, and talents. The wonder is not so much that he had a beautiful daughter, as that he was ever abic to procure a wife of any description. The y recommendation that this iatulerab!s creature could have brought to the court of Hymen was the fact that his wife would never endure the humiliation of hearing it aaid that her husband had his nose pulled latter part of Ovto- liow fever had oc- wusly, andimany per- - They were now returi: ; 3 whom I greeted Pir arrival, was a very fine young fellow Dt » of Thomps ie einen my at about 12 o'clock, and threw seai that offered. * said L morrily, ‘ wet- hope your health—”’ exved that my friend Was Several cases of curred a few weeks pre sone hud le:t the « very pale, and that he trex vivlently. [ looked at him ior wn explanation. ‘Oh! B—,”’ said he, this world has lost every attraction. I am fit for pothing—for no ts nd be burst inte tears. ompeon, my dear fellow!’ cried I, taking his hand, “+ compose yourself. Surely nothing hes occurred thot can werrent sucu gloomy iorebodiugs iu one of your brilliant prospects wish I y greve,"’ said be; and, th former Bei. l with a mot g lady iv Stam- ford,” said he, ** wuere I ave spent ihe last four weeks. We were even engaged to be d, if her father would yield bis cunsent, ot which she did not entertain auy doubt. W sailed together from Stamford in a packet— we came in at Peck Slip—and this lovely girl, iuoyant with joy at reaching the city once spreug lightly from the deck to the whart. But, vh- Go¢ just: touched lauding with the toe of her beeatifui foot— atnud—and—tell backward into the dock! W hastened to save her, but she sank—and, on cursed fate! that I should be here alive to teil it.”” He told this sad tale in broken accents; and when it was finished, wept again as if soul and body would take their leave of each other, “If [ could see her but once more—if I could but look upon her beautiful feature again, though married by death—if I could but see her in a Christian grave—that [ mig).t visit the spot” — _ ** Leave that to me, my dear friend,”’ cried I, as the corpse-fisher came up my recollec- tion. ‘I know of one who cannot fail to fiad the body of the anfortunate girl. It will all be arranged according to your wishes, and you will, at least, have the melancholy ple: sure of knowing where her last resting place is.”? I sent a colored laborer for a coach, and conveyed my poor friend to his lodgings. I left him there with the assurance that the body would be found on that very afternoon. { then bade the hackman drive to the house of an acquaintance, who had recently had ooca- sion to employ the corpee-fisher. bon him [ got the man’s address, and gave it to the dri- yet who whipped his horses, and soon reached the - This strange being lived in a small rel house, pleasantly situated in the midst of a little garden, not far from the spot now termed lovely ibe his hand:. he wept out- | Jo —_—_—_——— the forks of the Bowery. It stood alone. Be: —_ it, not more than two or tree dwelling- jouses were visible, and below it was a large market-garden. On entering the little abode, I was struck by the tasteful arrangement of everything I «aw The door of the common room was open, and a little door presented itself to the eye, in which neatness and elegance contrasted for the inastery. The snowy counterpane, the well- kept furniture, and a variety of little showy articles which betray the handiwork of wo- man, impressed me favorably of the presiding genius of the mansion. “Who wes the painter of that beautiful landscape that hangs against the wall ?”’ said i to the owner of this snug little habitation My daughter,” replied he, shortly, as he ed wut hie grapnells from a dick *oset ¢ is not at home ?"” The man gave a cary grunt, and’ continued wo busy himself about his preparations *- Is she out of town?” * [sent her awev oa ‘count of fever.”” “You lo well to be careful of her. Is sho your only living relative ?”’ The hideous creature actually shed tears a+ he mumbled out an affirmative. The thought etrne< me: Here lives this faithful daugbter with her de: .sed and ugly arent. She is his all. She sces not his do- rormity. To her he is only ker facher. Yer ‘eautiful faces clows with pleasrre, when, wea Sed wil toil and travel, he escapes from mocking world vout, and finds 4 sis little home a balm for nis grief in tho affection of his child. Fearful that his only solace should be snatched from his arms, he has put her out of the reach of the destroyer! The corpse-fisher was soon ready to attend me. I took him into the coach, end we rede down to Peck Slip. A considerable crowd was gathered about the spot where the melanche!y event occurred. My companios = rivals had already arrive, but as no reward had yet beon ofered, they made no attempt to recover the body. They were, however, seated on the edge of the wuarf, prepared to drop their huoks ai 2 ino- ments notice. “You say it is a woma corpse-fisher, as he drop * Yes, it is a young lady.”’ “So much the better—cluthes spread out~ ketch her all the quicker,”’ mumb!ed be. Perceiving that the other men had al:» low- ered their grapnells, the ovrpse-fisher } them to desist, as he bad been spocialiy en- gaged for the job; but they heeded Pini not. his roused his ire to the highest pitch “ My job—now—now—ses, there stanss the gemman' Humph! Now. wer stands the gemman !”’ grunted he, in la sc¥rcely intelligible. ‘Well, what of that?’’ was the reply, “ There is no sense is that.” * Humph! I teil you there stands the gem- man. Job's minc—now—now * “Well, I know there stands the gentleman, growled tho is grapuell. but the az good to him if I keteh it, as ify. yerself, ain't it?” “Gy —damn—there stends the gen—”’ He stopped short in his utterance. for at that moment his hook elung to somethiug at the bottom. Gradualiy the corpse fisher drew up the gtapnell, to which some heavy body was evi- dentiy attached. At fi aed deni. fal, but gan to betray the glow Up—up—ap came the burden surfaces The other suspended their operatiuns, awl vo ‘od for the result. The crow’ drew closer to 10> exulting man. The white dress of a woman ie already bie. Tie corpse-fisher turned an eye of savage sevrn on his admiring vivals; and at the moment the head of a vcautiful girl appeared above the waiter. Those mar- bled teatwres were beaut cal even in deatu the heavy, raven locks, saturated witu the brine, fell back from the elear. white fore head, ani the face was dully exposed to our view A murmur of pity ran through the whole throng of spectators, and at that moment the corpse-fisher turned his gaze from his rivals to the face of the dead. ~ Don't let her go again!” cried a voice in the crowd, as the grasp of the corpse-fish- er relaxed, and the chain fell through his fingers. turned angrily to the man to reprove him for his carelecsncas. His gaze was rivotted on the corpse, and he reeled on his seat. I saw his eyes rol! in his head. “Scize him!” cried I, to those who stood uear the wretched man te. With a yell of such horror my ears for many months af- terwards, the corpse-fisuer slid from the plank on which he was seated. A loud splash in tae water was heagd. The unhappy man and his daughter's corpse bad sunk forever from our es : The he ther of their bodies was ever recovered ide wes running out at the time, and were doubtless swept into the channel before they conld the be ttom Poor Thowpeon was for many » mate of the asylum at Manhattanville to is name! He bas long since pe “another and a better world.”’—New Sunday Times. an in Peaco —- = -___ Tur '. oan Counctt.—The eovnei! met on the 2vth. The commission vonsixts of Hon Geo. W. Mauypenny, U. S. Commissioner, H C. Gilbert, agent of Michigan agency; and J. L. Chupan, secretary. The interpreters ere Auguste Hamlin, John F. Gee hn= m. There is quite afull ropr . the Outawas of Traverse, Sagina ana River. Asa body and well behave! = 7! ntacema .ably pure evecim ianrace, and exhibita promptne e, ond advance in civilizacior Se iudecd, we dit not exvee: to 820 mark of mut of the ¢ the wigd un of the Provision iu (uc State Consictution tor their citizenship Tie poiuts considered so far relate to the treaty of 1836, under wiioh large amounts of the Indians. They heve en- are now definitely seutiing tho a pecmapen’ locations within a which we trust that the wise «uy some of the ladians, and the advice of the U. 5. Commissioner, will be fol owed, az it isof great importance that these settle wnents should be placed on the best pructical basis. Quite au exciting scene occurred ia Council yesterday morning, when Ge Cass entered the room. At sight of him du ndiaus forgot their puriness and all the cuunitics of the vecusion, in their joy at be ing their oid and distinguished friend, « througed around him, grasping his hauds bud testifying their grateful remembrance of their formei intsxeour-> with him. Generali Cass was address by tue Jlicis. and made a roply replete with wise advice t them. . here are upwards of a bundred Indians in atteudauce upou the Council, which since it commenced its session, has been visited by a large number of citizeus. The Council will be in session for a number of days to come.— Detroit Free Press. ter Acelebrated to; intending to go to a masked ball, consulted an acquaintance as to what character he should himself. “Go sober,”” a. will not know you. most intimate fi vee his bad temper—not from me, I am sure. “No, my , for I don’t perceive that you have lost any.”’