Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1855, Page 1

THE PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) po the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania Gurnee aad Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX 4ND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly wp the Agents; papers served In packages at 37} seats per month. To mail subscribers the sub- gription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS gr six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of yx cents a week, U7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. JEWELRY. H SEMKEN, JEWELER, 330 Pennsylvania ° between 9th and 10th streets, has just received a new supply of richly-chased Fruit and peta oom ing of Pin and Ear Rings; also, a variety of magnificent Mosaic and Cameo Jewelry, which he offersat greatly reduced prices. T7 Diamonds remounted, Jewelry of any de- scription made to order, Enameling done, Gold Pens repointed, Coat of Arms and Cresses oa stone and metal. jy 31—tr GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Office Ne. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, (OVER THE SAVING’S BANK.) Te CEMETERY fs laid out on the plan of e celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and situated on the high nd distant one and a quarter miles north of the Capitel—North Capitol street leading directly to the y- This Company have sec: a charter from Con- gress. pms ar ue their ground forever to burial pay , making a fee title to the purchaser, and ibiting all encroachments from legislation or otherwise, which is of vast im) 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 becomes valu- able for other purposes, to sell it, and throw the dead promiscously into one pit, and measures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given tthe —— N. B_—Ofiice open from 10 to 12 o’clock a. m., where Pamphlets, cont 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. 410 Seventh street. or any other undertaker, will be promptly attended to. je is-ty SUMMER RETREAT. LAKISTON’S PAVILION will be the reception of visitors on the 5th o: Jnly. The proprietor’s table will be su; plied with the delicacies abounding in waters adjacent to Blakiston’s Island. He hopes bis endeavors to poms ees eon a Paes patronage from those seeking health or a oe rete da land, Osceola, and Alice C. ‘The Steamers Mary! < Price stop regularly at his landing. TERMS: For one month........0+s+- For one week or more, per day. For a shorter time, day...... vo 12 Music is engaged for A good band of Cotillon the season from Washi i GEORGE W. BLAKISTON, je —2m* Proprietor. JOHN RB. BLVANB. WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, DEALERS IN HARDWARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &e., N 26 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninch and Tenth sts, Washington, D.C. HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE. Britannia, German Silver, Albata and Silver Pla- ted, Tea, Table and Dessert a Carvers and Forks, Steels, Knives with and with- out Forks Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plated C: stieks, Shovel and Tongs, Wafle Irons, {rons Mesiin and Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Grid- irons, Ovens, &c. BUILDING MATERIALS. * Rural Cottage, Closet, Cupboard, Chest, Till, Pad and T :nk Locks Shuttle, Door, and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wrought Nails. Bolts Brad’s Shutter Screws and Stubbs, Door Springs, Handrail Screws, Door Knobs Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &c. CABINET MAKERS’ GOODS. Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair Springs Venitian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends Brackets, Furniture Nails Screws, Diamond Screw avenue, for Give, Co‘tia Handles an Plates, &c CARPENTERS’ GOODS, Pianes, Saws, Drewing Kalves. Spokesh=ves, Chisels and Giunges, Plane Irens Augers, Braces and Bitts, Boring Machines, Ham- mers, Hatchets, Devels Beveis, Squares, Guages, Axes, &c. BLACKSMITH & COACH MAKERS’ GOODS. Bleck and Bright Springs, Axles, Felloes, Shafts, Spokes, Hubs, Bows, Poles Meigh Runners, Silvered oot myo Stump Joints, Stump Ceilars, Top Curtain Frames, ag Inside tiees ‘Silks, Damask, Cords Haine Tafts, Tassels, Buttons, T: , Fringes, Laces, and Plain and Euamelied Canvass Russia Duck, Enamelied Leather, Dash Leather, &e. ELVANS & THOMPSON, 326 Pa. avenue. AMEBICAN HOTEL, 456 cA Pa. avenue, between 13 and 6th strests } 8. HEFLEBOWER & L. T. LOVETT, PROPRIETORS. jy 86m COFFIN WARERUOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- « KERS—residence 415 Seventh street, between G and H streets. Ga Teme? Interments procured in any ground or . Coffins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages. Hearse, and every article for interments of the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the night. Having the exclusive right of Crump’s Patent Cor ‘reserver, We tee to keep dead for any length of time. jy li—ty DENTISTRY. B. DONALDSON, Dentist, late of the firm of Huat & Donaldson, continues to manufacture and insect those beautiful, | eagec teeth, with or without gums, specimens of which (made and deposited by the late firm) was awarded the first premium at the Mechanics’ lustitute Fair, recently held in this ef ‘Thewe teeth are carved and shaded to suit each particular case, and their resemblance to the natu- tal organs is so perfeot as to deceive the most prac- Used eye. Partivelar attention also paid to filling and pre —— aie eoadiopeniions ‘warranted Charges Ofice southwest corner of Seventh and D streets. Sentrance on D. mer 2i—ém DENTISTRY. aap R. MUNSON respectfully calls lc atten- tion to his new, aepeat ana great, tacial Teeth, with, Continuous Gum, ial Teeth, wi Continuo’ the very PERFECTION OF THE ART. This yle of Teeth has the follo advantages over others, viz: GREAT STRED oe CLEAN- LINESS, COMFORT and BEAUTY, vieing with Nature in these respects, and in some others = Public inspection ls respectfully solic- ited. Please call and see specimens. \ CAUTION —No other Dentist in the District of Columbia has a right to make this of teeth. N. B.—Teeth constitutionally healthy, plugged and warranted for life. Office and house No. 98 E a, near the cor- ner of Peans. aveaue and lth AAND PLANISHED WAKE, ap a BRITTANS FPXEA and Cotfee Urns, Coffee Greques, Coffee Biggins, Coffee Filiers, Cotfeepots, Teapots, ‘Tea Sets, Egg Boilers, Chang Dishes, Imperial Dish Covers, Soup Tureens, Castors, Pitchers, Cups, Lamps, Candlesticks, Seyar Lamps, Spit toons, &c., atthe Huusekeeper’s Furnishing Store, 490 Seventh street GEO. FRANCIS jy 2—t N AJ. JAMES’S MILITARY DICTION- Oo Capt scarce, $3 “Tasks *Pechnological Military Diction- ary, German, English and French, 1 vol., octavo, 4 W Campbell’s Naval History of Great Britain, 8 vol, , 87 0 Memoin = < ‘aSmniral Sidney Smith, by Sir John Barrow, FR S., 2vols, octavo, $175 The Military Force of Grest Bettaln, by Baron C. Zvols, octavo, McA othe ext Courts Martial, 2 vols, octavo, finely bound, 3 75 Tytler on Military Law and Courts Martial, 1 vol, & octavo, fous Seat hod ye Courts Marti ve The Military Acts and Articles of War, by Major Hough, Judge Advocate, &c, 1 vol, octavo, 1 . so Glennie’s Memoirs of Campaigns, Battles, &c , 1 vol, octavo, 2 25 Drinkwater's Siege of Gibraltar, 2 vol, é3e Schimmer’s Sieges of Vienna, 1 vol, Heale « Manual of Military Geography, I volume, $i British Mili Biography from Alfred to Wel- li ras 75 on Lieut. Col. Jebb, Royal Sage, on strength- . ening and defen Military Posts, Houses Hi , Woods, Wallis, &¢.. 1 vol, many 75 cents. au gee 79 con ANCK TAYLOR. | EVENING STAR, | > VOL. VI. Ebening Si WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1855. * i NO. 819. THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘This excellent Family and News Journal—con taining a greaterveriety of interesting reading |. can found in any other—ts published on Satan | Skagle Copy, per QnBUM ....+seeeeee-cre-ee Bi 1 Cass, tvazuery iy apvarcs. Single wrappers) can be ant at, Semen ce cotasety tiie the inshe of er) paper. Price—Tuaxs Cznts. PostTMASTERS whoact as agents will be allowe! a commission of twenty per cet. EXCURSIONS, &c. WEBER'S BAND. ED AL, i pee sre nies. ana, Soe band ar : ete UCATION. = music as ust for Excursions, LADIEs' ITUT’ nades, Pic Nics, Parties, Exhibitions, &c., &c. Youna "CLASSICAL INST: E, — may beled at Hilbus & Hits Music! De- 400 E Street, between 5th and 6th, OF a ence e leader, four doors emoved : diana east of General H. areaidence, Navy Yard. (Rs row Ko, arenees) STEPHEN H. MIRICK, A. M., Principat. HE next Academic year of this School, (form- erly under the care of Rev. R. W. Cushman, D. D., but for the lasi two in charge of the at ero will commence Monday, Sep- mber 10, 1855. Experienced teachers are em- loyed inevery department. Every branch of a solid, and ornamental education is taught, and di- plomas are given to those who complete the pre- scribed course. Circulars, giving further information, can be ob- jy 3m dit eee BAND. and is suitable for any and all purposes. T and is warranted to give satisfaction to all those who may be pleased to engage them, either asa Brass, Reed. or Cotillon i Any number of musicians to be had at the-short- est notice, by apply to EDERIC PROSPERI Leader, at Taltavull’s Store, opposite the ine Barracks. tained at the bookstores and by application to the N. B.—Orders left at Hilbus & Hits’s Music De- | Principal. au 7—eo2m pent ad peaeidierrcen zs "EMERSON INSTITUTE. ‘ OF sega ote pete | rte tate 1 be Se ses ne ee ae re bei i th be had cniyal ty store. ee a 5 rd for full course, $16: Eng- Also, a fresh lot of that uliarly fine selected and standard Black Tea at 5) cents a pound, which I have introduced. It is sold only by myself and is now extensively known in the District. New comers and others who have not yet nsed it are re- ferred to the leading members of the Faculty of Washington and Georgetown. Samples furnished gratuitously. Bay Water at 25 cents per bottle, 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 Prunes, &e., with unsure CHAS. B. YOUNG, A. M., Principal. au 9—eotf I an i SELECT CLASSICAL AND MATHEMAT. ICAL ACADEMY. ‘PMUE duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, September 3d. The number of scholars being limited early applications from the former patrons of the Schooclgare particularly re- uested . x The Principal can be seen at his residence, No. Ve West street, Georgetown., on and after the 20th ugust. ‘ Terms: Per quarter, of 11 weeks, $12 50. Passed varieties of choice os 2 ee French and awa extra. Few steps northeast Jackson Statue. au 7—eotf P. A. BOWEN, Principal. jy O-¢ FANCY HAIR ORNAMENTS. SEMKEN, JEWELER, ° No. 330 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., is prepared to make to order any device that may be suggested suchas Flower Bouquets, Bracelets, Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Chains, Crosses, Rings, Chartelains, &c. Also, Jet Ornaments for sale. 7 Persons may rely upon their own hair be- ing used. jy 3i—tr PEEL'S LONDON GREEN GINGER WINE ANUFACTURED FROM FRENCH GRAPES, GRE JAMAICA GINGER SEVILLE ORANGES, &c.—TLis delicious bev erage becomes the greatest favorite wherever it ir introduced. Itis equally palatable, more whole- some, and not halt th ice of other foreign wines Many physicians use it exclusively, and recom- mend it to all troubled with Flatulency, Dyspep- sia, bocce Cramps, Diarrhea and Dysentery. Persons subject to Chills, or living tn districts- where Ague or Cholera prevails, find its occasion- al use a pleasant and admirable preventive. Mixed with a little iced-water, it forms tue most refresh ing and wholesome cooling drink in warm weather that can be taken Price 50 cents per bottle, $5 per dozen N.B_. Country Druggists, Grocers, &c., find thi: Wine an advantageous addition to their stock, it’s a first rate @ticle, sells well, and gives great satis- faction a STOTT & CO., Washington; PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown; J BALMER, Baltimore. jy6—t FIRST WARD LIVERY AND SALE STA- BLES. GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY. ‘JHE next Annual Session of this Institution ‘will commence on Monday, September 3d Punctual atiendance is requested, and application for admission must be early made. Catalogues, with course of studies and terms, to be had on application to the tae au S—eotSep10 WILLIAM J. CLARK. ROSE VALE SEMINARY, Near Bladensburg Depot. HE exercises of this School will be resumed on MONDAY, September 3, 1855 airy rooms n@w in course of erection will be ready for use, which will add much to the comfort and conventence of the pupils. For further particulars address Mrs. D. JONES, (Principal,) Bladensburg, Md. au 4—2awim M. A. TYSON & SISTER'S FEMALE SEMINARY FOR DAY PUPILS, F street, bet. 12th and 13th, Washington. ‘PXHE duties of this institution will be resumed on the 15th September, and, in connexion with the above, they wish also to inform their pa- ‘ons and others that they intend opening an es. ‘ablishment for boarding pupils on the Ist of No- vember next The latter is situated on the raflroad and turn- pike, sixteen miles from the city, and two south- ast of Laurel village For particulars, circulars may be had at the orlncipal bookstores in Washington and Balti- more. au 4—dit&eodtSeptls MISS ROSA MOORE'S SEMINARY. (VUE duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, September 34 For terms, &c., apply tothe Principal, No. 351 Sixth street, between H and I. an i5—eolm "«BUNTER’S ACADEMY. of piss Instituton will be open in Forrest Hall, i setown, on Monday, August, for the receptioa of pupils. ‘Phe course of Studies wili embrace a thorough Enylish education. The La- in = French languages will also be tanght if desired . Particular attention will be paid to the moral laracter of the pupils, and none will be retained whove conduct may havean unfavorable influence upon the other pupils. = pup’*: owas. 8. HUNTER N announcing to the public of Washington that I have takea possession, by purchase, of the above Stables, on G 5! yhear * the War Departinent, (lately occupied by A. Schwartz.) I wish to inforin,. them that it wili be entirely conducted by myselt er and that all or eft upon t premises will be attended to px ¥ With elegant Carrioves and careful drivers Riding School will be con- ducted by a professional equestrian anys ase, docile horses; having stated hours for lady eques trians, in private or public, as they may prefer. Particular attention will be paid to horyes kept at Livery in bis establishment Persous requirt: nm barouches or family ear- Tiages, can sutivfactorily accommodated, as well as those desiring riding horses for gentlemen or ladies. Georgetown, Aug. 11—eot27th FRIEDERECK LAKEMEYER, nAneeas vent BOLRDING AND DAY SEMINARY FOR 2 = YOUNG LADIES, OFFICIAL. Mrs GEN. T. T. WHEELER, Principal. I PXBRE duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, the 3d of September, at the cor ner of Bridge and Washincton streets. Entrance for Pupils on Washington street. Mre. Wheeler respectfully solicits a continuance TREASURY DapantMent, Aug. 3, 1806, Notice ts hereby given to holders of stock of the ‘can authorized by the act of 1546, redeemable on and after the 12th November, 1956, that the whole or any part of that stock wili be purchased by this | of the patronage she bas so liberally received from department at any time previous tothe th No [ ‘uc se jc, and for which she tenders her sincere vember next, for waich 3 per cent. premium wit } thanks. Circulars can be obtained on application to the Principal. au im GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, D C. FFNBE next session of this [Institution will com- mence on Monday, the 3d of September. The [ide apd Pd department and collegiate course are th conducted by able and experienced Profes- sors, who devote themselves to the moral and in teliectual advancement of those confided to their care. A e and spacious building has just been completed to be used exclusively for the accom- mmodation of the younger students. Their dormi- tory, play grounds, Core’ hall, class rooms, &c., wi be entirely distinct from those of the other students, and officers especially assigned will at- tend them in their pastimes and preside over their studies. A complete separation will thus be ef- fected between the younger and older students. the advantages of which must be apparent to those who have the least experience !n the educa- tion of youth. The observatory of the College, its extensive Philosophical apparatus, rich and varied libraries, and Cabinet of Minerals, Geological Specimens and Shells, afford to the Students of this Institu- tion advantages rarely to be met with. e B. A. MAGUIRE au 6—dim President. be > paid in addition to the sums expressed In the certificates. And to the holders of the stock» of the other loans of the United Yates, that purchases of the same to theamount of 81,310,000 will also be made during the same od at the following rates : For stock of the loam of is42, 2 premium of 10 per cent.; for stock of the loans of [847 and 1548, a ium of 15 per cent.; and for stock Issued un- bv the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Interest will also be allowed, at the rate stipu lated in the certificates, from the Ist ay last to the day of settlement here, with one day in addi- tion, to enable the Treasurer’s draft to reach the Certificates transmitted to this department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States by the party entitled to receive the purchase-money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon the assistant treasurers #t Bosten, New York or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHKIE, an 4—dtNova0 Secretary of the Treasury. SOMETHING TO OLD AND YOUNG. PROFESSOR WOOD'S HAIB RESTORATIVE, IS pre) on, although less than two years - WEATERN ACADEMY. hefire ¢ sublic; owing to its wonderful ef- * THE WESTERN ACADEMY, fects upon the human batt and scalp, hay already | OSEERCT SCHOOL wil be opened on the ol a celebrity and sale fectly un A cu Wandsy in Septedonk, ae - . It has without the ordinary appliance used for such purposes, won its way, and been heartily weleomed to most of the cities and towns Number limited to twenty-five. For perticulars see circulars at the Bookstore, or call at the School Room after August 22d. in the United States, the Canadas, and the West India Islands, Nor is tais result surprising when | Jy 26—eo6w* 8. L. LOOMIS, A. M._ it 1s remembered that its popularity upon A ARDING SCHOO its merits, solely 28 established by scttal tests. | ©°1R HILL BOARDING iA That this pre; ion will actually Restore ray Hair to its Natural Color, produce a luxuriant rowth upon the heads of the bald, prevent the r from falling off, and when used as a tonic ar- ticle, produce a continual flow of the natural fluid and ‘hus render the hair soft, glossy and wavy diseases of the scalp, and expel dandruff, the certificates of distinguished geytlemen ana ladies in every part of the country who have tried it, and therefore speak what they know, most ful- ly attest. That by a proper use of this Restorative the hair can be made to attain and retain {ts natu- ral color to almost any aye alotted to humanity, by removing the cause of from the sealp— no matter how long standing—the concurrent tes- timontals of the press and the certificates of nu- merous respectable individuals of both sexes, to the use of tuis curative, as well as of the recom- mendations of editors and certiticates before allu ded to, can be had of all agents. Brookvikip, Mass., Jan. 12, 1855. Pror. Woop—Dear Sir—Having made trial of your Hiair Restorative, it gives me pleasure to say that its effect has b en excellent in removing in- flammation, dandruff, and a constant tendency to itching, with which I have been troubled from childhood, and has also restored my hair, which was becoming gray, to its original color. I have used no other article, BS Lage age: the same fit. Yours, truly Benen e 4. Kk. bRaGe, / Pastor of Orthodox Church. Brookfield. CARLYLE. m., June 27, 1853. 1 have used Prof. 0. J. Wood's Hair Restora- tive, and have admired its wonderful effect. My hair was becoming, as I thought, maturely Sandy Spring, Montgomery county, Md. ‘S\HE ninth term of this Institution will com- mence on the 10th day of the ninth month (Sey ber) next. Cireulars containing the needful information in revard to the School can be obtained by those who desire it, by addressing, at Olney Post Oilice, ao connty, Maryland, R. 8. KIRK, or WM.H. FARQUHAR Kefer to Jno. T. Towers, Lambert Tree, W. D. Wallach. je W—2awdw FANCY GOODS, TOILET ARTICLES, &c. We inviteattention to our large stock of Combs, Brushes, Pomades, Extracts, Cologne, Bay Water, &c., which we are prepared to offer at greatly reduced prices. Also, constantly on hand a assortment of Faucy Goods, Fans, Gloves, Hosiery, &c., to- geiher with a fashionable stock of millinery, to which additions are constantly made of the newest and most desirable styles. The attention of the ladies is particularly invited to this depart- meat of our business, which is under the charge of Miss Thompson. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. jy 3 tf 310 Penn ave., between 9h & 10th sts. PURE BOSTON ICE, PLENTIFUL supply of the above indispen- A sable article will Bey t on hand throughout the season, at the ‘‘E! House,’’ Pa. avenue between 3d and 4 streets, where families resid- ing in the neighborhood can be supplied in large ; f his ‘‘Restorative’’ it has mall ities, at the lowest rates. moana peal color, and I have no doubt, a ie OO LEMENT REYNOLDS. permanently so. SIDNEY BREESE, N. B.—Choice Wines, ee ene &e. Ex-Senator United States. | pinners, Suppers, &c., supplied in good style, as Pror. Woop :—Deer Sir—My bit — usual, ab shortest notice. au 7—eolm eng ene Ce eee ie bald. Liried | [ZOWARD'S 15 oe SUPREME COUKE yular remedies of the day, but to no ef- Reports, vol jus | for sale Sact, at okt hans IARanes es aoe Your celebrated a is *" FRANCK TAYLOR. iy Hair Restorative, and am very y to say itis doing wonders.’ | have ne thee rowth of young hair, and cheerfully recommend its use to = % A.C WLLLIAMSON, Second street. 133 : ddress O. J. WOOD & CU.,, Proprietors, 316 padiway, New York, and 14 Market street) St Le yrorT & CO., wholesale and retail Agent, w % > Ns & S, General Wholesale See HIRTS—SHIRTS.—We have just received N) a large and fineassortment of Gentiemen’s bext uality white ag esa tl linden) ‘we will ] ew Y or! spose of at the NULL & STEBHENS 322 Pa. avenue, next door to Iron tien. au aif . [>LANK BOOKS of all kinds and sizes for sale B at unusually low prices. vs: chartered t ‘The large FRANCK TAYLUB. | EXCURSION AND PIC NIC FOR THE BENEFIT OF St. Mathew’s Sunday School, TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, | On WEDNESDAY, Aug. 29th. ye Teachers of the School take pleasure inan- nouncing to their friends and the public generally that they have, safe and commodious s! t Geo. Washington, and will give an Excursion and Pic Nic to the White House on the above named day. The teachers pl themselves no pains or ex- pense shall be s; to make this one of the best excursions of the season. Scotts Band has been sngence for the occasion. Dinner and refreshmects will be served by Wm Coke, in a superior style. For the accom: do not wish to spend the whole day down the river, the boat will make two trips; leave George- town at 7 o’clock, Washington’, Navy Yard 9, and Alexandria at ¥ to 10. Afternoon, leaves Washington at 2, Alexandria ¥ to3. Returning, will leave the White House at 6 and 10 o’clock p. m. Tickets 50 cents— Children half price; to be had at the following places: J. L. Kidwell, George- town; R. KR. Aylmer, corner Pa. avenue and i7th street; Jno F. Ellis, Pa. avenue; Martin P. King Draggist, Pa. avenue, near Third st.; William A. Xemnedy, 7th st; and Dr F. 8. Walsh, Navy Yard, any of the Committee, or at the Boat on the day of the excursion. Omnibuses will leave the Northern Liberties’ Market at $ o’clock a. m, and i p. m., and will be at the Wharf on the return of the boat. Geo Harvey, Jas L Anderson, Richd Bridget, Wim Dalton, Jas Jirdinsten, Jas Pillin, Jos A Keefer, Thes Williams, ‘Thomas Casse! au 16,18,21 23,25,27,25 GRAND EXCURSION OF THE AMERICAN RIFLEMEN, TO PINEY POINT, On THURSDAY, August 23, 1855. T= AMERICAN RIFLE take pleasure in announcing to their friend: eae and the public generally that they se lave chartered the swift and splendid steamer BALTIMORE, for the purpose of giving an ex- tering pls » arsion to that favorite POINT, on THURS Owing to the disa; to accompany the late excursion to Piney Point, in consequence of the crowded state of the boat, ind asso many persons are desirous of visiting hat far famed watering place, as well as to view he beautiful seener g our majestic river and vay, the American Ritlemen have been prevailed ipon by their friends and the citizens generally, ‘ov give an excursion, on Thursday, the 23d, when an opportunity will be given to all who may avail themselves, to enjoy a rici treat. Arrangements h: been made with the captain of the boat to be at Piney Point at 3 o'clock, when any one wishing to partike of the hospitalities of the Mansion, the invizorating bath, or the deli ies of the season, a fine opportunity will be af- forded Being desirous of giving satisfaction to our pa trons we have (positively) limited the number of our tickets to be sold, and the Committee have determined on no account to permit any improper persons on board the steamer The boat wili leave the wharf at the foot of 11th street at 63g o’clock, so that we will be enabled to teach Washington at 12 o'clock p.m. Will stop at Alexa» dria at 7}y o'clock. It being impor ant to save time, the boat will not stopatthe Navy Yard. 4 nzemeats have, however, been made to have O. busses in wait- ing toconvey persons fromthe Navy Yard and (reorgetown to Lue boat, also for their conveyance to their homes, on the re’ of the excursion The Ridemen have fic ihe price of tickets for the round trip at the low rate of TWO DOL- LARS, admitting a gentleman and two ladies, to be had of sminittee, or atthe boat on the morning of pecursion. A fine bas ysaged for the ocrasion. Refreshments, including Dinner and Supper, will be provided by an experienced caterer, atclty prices. e, PINEY of many persons Commitice of Arrangements Lieat. R. T. Knight Private Jno. Y. Donn, Ensign Chas. Kemble, Private S. W_ Connor xerg't Wm. Gibson. aud GRAND FIREMEN’S AND CIVIC EXCURSION AND PIC NIC OF THE Franklin FPireCompany, To THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. WE members of the Franklin Fire Company take pleasure in announcing to | | eff 4 the Firemen, their friends and the, public generally that they have chartered ine safe and commodious steamer Geo. Washington, and will give a Grand Excursion and Pic X ic to the WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, on WEDNES- DAY, August 22d. The Company pledge themselves that no trouble or expense will be spared to make this one of the most pleasant, gay, and recherche Excursion of the season. A celebrated Cotillon Band has been engaged for the occasion. Dinner and Supper will be furnished by en ex- perienced caterer. For the accommodation of those persons who do not wish to spend the whole day down the river the boat will make two trips. Leave Georgetown at $ o’clock, Washington at 9, Navy Yard at 93, Alebandria at 10. Afternoon leaves Washington at 2, Alexandria at3% o’clock. Returning, will leave the White House at 6 and and 10 Spar Fis ‘Tickets, ay fe gentleman and two ladies, 1, to be had of the Committee of Arrangements, and at the boat on the morning of the Excursion. Omnibusses will leave the West Capitol Gate, Wesiern Market, and Noithern Liberties Market at half-past eight o’clocka m. Committee of Arrangements. Rob’t E Doyle, J Williamson, G@ R Crosefeld, J B Medley, LR Thomas. P J Newman, IMF Hough, Alex Tait Jno T Coumbe, R Ecklot. au 3—law2wicdtd REESE’S EAGLE PLUMBING AND GAS- FITTING lem aa ‘P.HE subscriber res; announces to his r friends and the public in Z neral that he has received the first lot of the celebrated DODGE’S DOUBLE ACTING SUCTION AND FORCE PUMP, which received the SILVER MEDAL at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Insti- tute, and is now pre; to furnish all who may favor him witha . His stock of GAS FIXTURES are unsurpassed in the District. 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THE PROFESSIONAL BURGLAR. | A TRUE sToRY. peculations upon society as a ‘ profession,’ work as if, in gr 35 ments and not the | strong-box, and noiselessly retreets before at such an | to pick a pe | ing even a cat—upon searching it frow top t | bottom without awaking yoursclf—uyon eat note addressed to jand_read so romantically in the “ History of Newgate’’ or the * Highwayman’s Own Book.’’ We came in direct contact once with an em- inent gentleman of this profession; and in lieu of a better intimacy with his trade, especially as the circumstances were characteristic and peculiar, we shall relate what occurred pre- cisely as it oceurred, assuring the reader of its exact veritability, no matter how difficult it may seem of credence. . We were seated in our editorial sanctum (five stories high) one summer’s afternoon, meditating some smart paragraph on the state rofound leader on the agitating condition of the world, when the athletie person, fell substance followed it very closely aud very quietly. Perceiving that we were alone, he carefully closed the door after him, locked it, and placed the key in his We lovuked up, we confess, with some emotion, placed our hand in our busem, where y, threw d to await with consuminate dignity, but no littie auxie- Ile of our country, or some shadow of a tall, stout, upon the doorway. The pocket. we had a light revolver in eus ourself back in the chair, and trie ty, the result. The visitor was a superbly built man. was a very model of a Hercule: His broad chest, his powerful arms, his great hands. his solid tout ensemble, were the indices enor- the opposite side o: had eyed us a we had aciously for a mement, and yed to return the compliment, he + You ure unarmed, i see?’ We could not hep induiging in a sneer at this remark, as agll as a suppressed smile we did not concelve it prucent tw m verbal response. * Ah, well! no matter, o prehending -the state of affair a Tam twice your ; I have the your room in my pocket. Within call, fur 1 lvoked in every room asi ce key of as sie e did shudder, for he spoke the truth, every word of it. We could hear our heart at audibly against our w vat, as if striv- to convince us of our dauger. But what could we du? Nothing. The wretwh was large enough to eat us. So we tried to look death in the face like a philospher, aud pe- ruse his countenance by way of a moribuad amusement. “TT have powerful reas dead,”’ said our visitor. desperate man, and acci violence. ++ Now, sir,”” for wishin Moreover, Im ‘tomed to seenes of id he, rising grave- mowent we could not help admiring hi metrical proportions, and we think now that he rather laid himself out for melo-dramatic effect;) “what is there to prevent me irom crushing you here beneath my feet, at once, #nd so putting an end to ove why has so griev- ously injured ine?” We drew cur revolver from our bosom, but in an instant our hand was grasped and held 43 if in a vico, and te liuie instrament was flying harmivesly across the apartment The fellow was one of amusing strength, certainly. How be kept 80 cool under the circumstanves we could not tell, and we have never yet been able to conjecture. despair, perhaps. Our visitor laughed satirically, as ho threw up our arm, with a mocking curl of his hand- us by a look to follow his example. o,”? be continued, looking us steadily in the face, “‘ my business is not murder. That ig notin my line. If I had come here for that purpose, I should hardly have waited so long to uccomplish it. I am a burglar, sir, by pro- fession, not an assassin.’ We began to breathe frecly. There waz nothing iu our sanctum, except our life, that we could conscientiously value at more than a 2ixpence. ** My name, sir, is Tinieum,’’ proceeded our visiter, blandly, ‘ and, as I said before, I am a professed thief."’ “That's candid, at any rate, Mr. Tinicum,”’ said we, trying to speak bravely, in order to muke believe, now that there was no danger, that we were brimful of courage. “I am a burglar, sir, by profession, but nei- ther a pickpocket nor a highwayman. So your property, aiso, is safe. Lam well known, sir, to most of the police.’” ‘* But don’t you think, sir,’’ said we, “that we could just as conveniently listen to your interesting + observations’ if the door was open—only a little open—to admit some fresh xir—a very little fres& air? It seems so ex- ceedingly close ?’’ “L have no intention to carry off your key,” replied the imperturbable Mr. Tinicum. “But, I have something tw say to which [ @n de- termined you shali listen. You'll exeuse me it £ seem rather impertinent in my way of | doing business, but I don’t choose to be in- terrupted.”” Go on, Mr. Tinicum,’’ said we, and wa threw ourself back in our chair, resignedly to listen. “Very well. My name is Tinicum. Lam, I repeat, a burglar by profession. The police know it. But we have a mutnal interest in not reeognising each other. They supply me with help. I supply them with victims. We beth proiit by the exchange, and sogiety gets rid of novices in crime who never would benefit themselves, and could not be expected to benefit either their profession or the commu- nil “Abt? was all we reptied, for we could not analyze his delicate phi ooeby of burglary. “If there were no burglars,’ he added, ‘there would be no need of police. If there was no police, burglars would be too abun- dant. All would become burglars, and the business would become unprofitable. ”* ** Very curious, indeed,” said we * ‘Good philosopby,’’ said he, “ besides he- ing practical, and founded upon acknowledged social agts, instead of insane theories.” “* Well, well; goon.”* . “*{ robbed Mr. Blanck’s dwelling, in Fear. teenth street, the other night Of course you ri j -It is an admitted fact that the world is full of rogues. Very few people are aware, however, that some of the worst of them follow their and are fully as proud of their skilfn! handi- rsuit, they were the orna- blotches upon the body politic. Among others who make, in this way, a trade of crime, the professional burglar— the gentleman who ingeniously entors private | houses at night, empties your pockews and your plate-chests, your secretary and your morning—is one of the most celebrated und most provoking. He never murders people to | silence their cuteries—he would be shocked imputation; he never condeseends eket—he would scorn such a pro- fessional abasement. He prides himsclf upon being able to euter your house without alarm- ing a supper in your pantry, belping himself to your valuables, aud leaviog behind him a you, expressive of his thanks, while he walks off with all the non- chalance and impunity which tell so well There is nu ove came up. I selected their dinner hour for the you a fully to his feet, (and even at this ureadiul It was the calmness of some lip, avd re-seated himself, commanding heard of it: Sevonteen thousand 4oMars i» piate and jewels missing in three hovus’ flatter myself that was & job creditavle eon to my ability "’ We a ker. be potter: pro? A “Oh! I've made it ali right. kuow who did it. but where's the reward will be offered for the abstracted goods, half that reward will be placed in om private spot, and the next day they will fed ithe missing articles in auotuer. Thus th ward wil] be divided between us. It b & fine ‘business transaction.’ And. as the law must have a victim to hold up to the world *s an offering on the altar of justice, I took « greenhorn int the business with me, and mad arrangements to have bim caught in the yery vet by the - vigilant police.’ it go te » | ‘he penitentiary, and society will feel eomsent with its protection.” “Ts it possible’ we murmured * But I did not come here to boast; I men- tion these things merely that you may compre- tend me and my anomalous ition. And now to the pw of my visit. I bave « family, sir—a wife and three d ors. They are respectable. as the world calls it. The, know nothing of my calling. With them 1 pass under au assumed name. They eat well, drink well, dress well, sleep well, and were happy, sir, until you interfered with their felidity and rendered them miserable '”’ “I, sir?—pooh'’’ we involuntarily re- -ponded. “Yes, sir, you—but indirectly of course. My family, as J said, dido’t share in my pro- fessional ignominy. They passed in the world by another uname, and having comfortabie means, were always welcomed by troops of friends in every direction. Yes, sir, tucy were happy ; aud if I ever enjoyed myseul se my life, (for a burglar, you perceive, may have some touches « nuine humanity.) 1 ‘as in those moments when, having comple: i me professional job in a truly artistic man- weed have gone home a and listened to the endearing prattle ight-beartel and innocent children - my leh Here the burglar actually wiped away » tear. ** You, sir, have put an end to all this “ city. You have snatched from my lip my cup of consolation. You have ; “ng: i fonr lanccent, uusephisticated creat res into am guish and distress. And I bhuve now core sscertain if you have the-beart of a man or are disposed to w with poison the life-path of these helpless beings as au atonement fur whet you .onceive to be my depredations up» the community.”’ **T don’t understand you.” “Twas arrested the other day asa }!lnd. Of course I was released. The next dey went to New Haven with my three davghss., > mous, active, and massive physical s eth to place them in an clegaut o.. His face was handsome too. Hi- hair wae le boarding schol where thy m.ght lark brown, glossy. and full of natural curis acquire the graces and accompl pnis con Is eyes were a hazel, deep set, brilliant and | <idered indispensable in gentec ty. Tat penetrating. His mouth was stall and bis | them there. I retarned to York. Iwis tips the picture of resolute determination suddenly called back to New Haven TT! ero We had time to note all these things mi- | I founda copy of your paper, sir; avd your nutely, as he coolly approached us bowed, | reporter, not satisfied wit publishing Mr 1 I himself to a chair, a ed bimseli | Tiuicam’s arrest, had somehow forreted vut t mur table After he | the name that myself aud family bore in or ate relations with the world, aad « lished me, auder that a/tas Inted'to induce everybody t mine es moral lepers—as ta atmosphere that sarrouuded u- ters were turned out of school C were compelled to abandon oar happy > comfortable home. The ban was We were ont> ' The finger of us at iias j step! The shudder of + pe ated met us at we p 4'A could well have born: tlis myse broke my heart to see my innoceat * chiidren thus stricken down as it were, by ae lightning of the press, at my feet * Is it possible?’ we responde “Now, sir,’ continued Mr. Tinicum, “3 have no disposition for to growl about the p You did what you thought was right. S © You Jacked a protouad knowledge « er framework of society. aad could not , eeive the water effect of these disclosure did not know you, and doubted the pradener ef an explanation.” We bowed courteously * Not at all,’ said he, ** You misun lerstand me. You are wise enough, as the world gocs but you could not be familiar with that which it is the anxiety of so many to conceal from yeu and society. Now, on reflection, [ felt satisfied that you had no desire to injure me as a man, however you might regard me as a thief.’ We bowed again. “So [ have come to state-first the facts; next to say that me and my family have adopted a new name and retreated to a newstrect. Un- ler this disguise we hope to avoid persecution. May [ ask it as a favor, or must I insist upon it as aright?’ We consented never to allude to him again— and wereverdid. But he is now in Sing Sing prison for a murder of the boldest aud most ex- traordinary churacter i = a The Scientific American @pnounces & machine for picking » the resait vf num- ber of years of labor, and one of the most in- genious pieces of mechanism ever seen. 1 not ouly pluckg the feathers, bat separates the long ones from the short ones, and cleans them erfectly while passing through the machine t will pick forty-five geese per hour, and must materially affect the price of feathers sic anders will exclaim, “ we wed ina wonderful ,"? and the geese cackle with delight at beog plucked so quick. ~ In old times’’ it used to trke an hour tocatch them— ten minutes to tie their legs and draw a steck- ing over their heads—and a long, long while w pick @dach one. It was a tedious and eruel jvb, aud the inventor of the machine ought to ¢ wafted upward on the wings of goslins, and sleep on a very soft bed when be comes down Boston Post. © In the construction of the great iron steamship now building on the Thames, the whole of the vessel has formed of a dou- ble “ skin’’ of iron, with en intervening space of three feet; the material is disposed of longi- tudiually, by which the fabric is rendered stronger; and the outer “‘skin’’ might be rent or torn against a rock without causing the ship to leak, if the inner one re broken. Notonly is the ship divided trans- versely into ten compartments, but two longi- tudinal bulkheads of iron run for, aad aft, about forty feet wide apart. By these iro: party walls the whole ship is portioned out | into so many fire-proof apartments as te be guod security against fire. Necessity Tae Moruer or [sventiow.—A California paper says: During the celebration of the glorious Fourth, at Mokelumne Hill, it was found impossible to procure a cannon for the firing of salutes, but an inventive genius attached to the Union Hotel obviated the dif- fioulty by adopting as a substitute a lot of quicksilver flasks, which were loaded with powder, buried in the ground endwi-e, and then touched off. amet, them bursted into a thousand es but the —— were pre- vented from fying int te ya = any injury by the Og peeling not ly The explosions were deafeni —almost equal to the reportof a twelve ros er. ar ae A Cuance Axticrpaten.—A Indy in a chess studying , in F tore school at Sandusky, made answer to a question put, that in sia yearsa human body became en lively changed, so that no particle that was commencement t in it at the the period would | Femina ot he gue ot i - |. * Then,” sai oung gentleman tutor in six yeass you will conse fo be Miss a said she, ree } | modal lsklng a