Evening Star Newspaper, August 24, 1855, Page 1

|” puBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) ildings, ¢ r of Pennsylvania As the Bees awd ak Kiscenthistesct, By W. D. WALLACH, ‘Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly tothe Agents; papers served in packages at 373 gents per month. “To mail subscribers the sub- seription priceis 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 12x cents a week. {7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. ———_—— J0EN R. ELVANS. WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, WEBER'S BAND. af Iya Sy established and favorite band fur- paths aoe music as usual for Excursions, Sere- LER! nades, Pic Nics. Parties, Exhibitions, &c., &c. WARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &.,| Oriers may be left at Hin 2 ’ De- a ag fe ny aoe pepe between Ninth and Tenth sts, Washington, D.C. HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE. erman Silver, Albata and Silver Pla- Betanne and Dessert residence doors Seal of General Hendersot’snesidnney, Navy Yard. Sone rey peepee ee PROSPERI’S CORNET BAND. Table 18 Band is suitable for any and all ‘ Carvel tnd Focks, Stocls, Knives fm and with- | Pees is warranted to give’ satisfactlon tal Brass Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Cange. | 182 Brass, Reed, or Cotilion Bex” um ‘sticks, Shovel and Tongs, Waffle Irons, ae of usicians to be had at the.short- Maslin and Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Grid- Oy EEE DERIC PROSPERI jrons, Ovens, &c. Leader, at Taltavull’s —_ cy ee BUILDING MATERIALS. ine . Kural Cottage, Closet, Cupboard, Chest, Tip, Pad BIN eran wens evn Hitz’s Music De- sbuttl, vor ad Bind Sager, Sorews, Gut and} may osotm" Bipot the Clete ive Wroig!' Nails, Bolts ROOT AND SHOE STORE REMOVED. Pa Deo oe GORGE BREMER has removed bis well- kaown Gentlemen's BOOT AND. SHOP Store and F: between Pa. avenue an Bel Pulls, Poor Sheaves and Rail, &c. le ‘ CABINET M:XERS’ GCODS. from tith street, F. street, to Pa. Esir Cloth, Curied Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and avenne, afew doorsabove Willarde? Hotel, Chai) spnags a < Ven! aa Blind Hacks, Reck Pulleys, Rolier Ends mat oan new premises to give satis. Brackets, Furniture Nails ‘a G. B. bas by dint of great care in purchasing bis Glue, Codla Band'es and Screws, Diame.ad Serew sock, empieying pone but A No, | Gerkaea tas i Plates, &e. by his capacity to fit his customess soas to have CARPENTERS’ GOODS, Pisnes, Gews, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves, "Chisels and Gonges, Piene Irons Augers, Braces and 21ts, Boning Machines, Ham- mers, He’chets, Devels Bevels, Squares, Guages, Axes, &c. BLACKSMITE & COACH er oe 3 work set very easy on the foot, while it alg ways exhibits the most fashionable style. carned 4 reputation in bis business second to that of no other custom-v-ork boot and shoe maker in the Union. He solicits the patronage of all, and his terms will be most reasonable to all. jy 18-f Biack ona Bright Springs, A<\zs, Feiloes, Shafts, SILVER WARE. ra, Ht ; * gietga Rune-rs, ci. vered and Brass Bands, Stump Hi SEMEEN, 30 Pa avenue. between oth and juts, Stump Collars, To) aan feenns Lamps, Inbide Lt siiver Ware, consisti: @ complete. Sugar Bowls, Cream Goblets, C Spoons und Forks, and a magnificent assortment’ of richly chased Zancy silver ware suitable for gifts, » Lining Silks, 7 ‘Tassels, Buttons, Tac! Fringes, Laces. sssnae Plain and Enamelled Canvass is 3 large stock of puie ouke and Tea Sete, ups, at reduced prices. Russia Duck, ELVANS & THOMPSONS” j Fersons inwa nt of any of the above articles are Pa . inv) to + je 1—om ee eee mostly of our own manufactare, we war- JEWELRY. rant it sterling. SEMKEN, JEWELER, 330 Pennsylvania H. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, has just received a new supply of richly-chased Frnii and Leaf Jeweiry,consisting of Pin and Ear Rings; also, a variety of magnificent Mosaic and Cameo Jewelry, which he offers at zreatly reduced prices. >Diame. ds remounted, Jewelry of any de- ecription made tw order, Enameling done, Gold ~ Pens repointed, Coat of Armsand Uresses raved on stoue and metal. jy 3 GLENWOUD CEXLETERY, tice Ne. 292 Pa ave., corner 10th street, OVER THE SAV NGS BANK.) 1S CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of 1 heceleorated Greenwood, of New York, and ita: <1 om the high ground distant one and a quari.; ‘uiles north of street leading directly to i Silverware of any design made to order at short notice. Particular attention is paid in get- ling up Testimonials, Premiums, &c. an i—tr LL SOMETHING TO OLD AND YOUN@. PROFESSUR WvOD'S PWS Preparations tuo ios tant yearn on, ait] two helene poli; owing to its wonderful ef- fects upon the human hair and scalp, has already wreted an hae ith vat th ae 20 ieled. out the or Cree such purposes, won its ie been heartily welcomed to most of the cities and towns in the United States, the Canadas, and the West — Islands. NOR fpr nagar rising when it is remembered ypularity fs upon its merils, solely as estad lished if actual teats, That this pre; jon will actually Restore gray Hair to its Natura! Color, produce a tuxurlant Capitol—North Capitol the gateway. This Company have second achat trian Con- gress, ap) -opriating their ground forever to burial purposes, makiag a fee title to the purchaser, and i uments from legislation or | growth upon the heads of the bald, prevent the Eeowiseahich ts of want hagoruste to those fratr from falling o#f, and when used as a tonic ar- who wish their dead to repose where they have | ticle, uce a continual flow of the natural fluid placed theta, for it has become a custom in all other clei wide the burial becomes valu- able for other purposes, to sell it, and throw the dead y into one large pit, aad legal measures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given 1 oN .—Office 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. Ail orders left with Mr. James F’. Harvey, No. us render the hair aut, pty and =P destroy diseases of the scalp, expel dandru! the certificates of distinguished gentlemen and ladies in every part of the country who have tried it, and therefore speak what they know, most ful- attest. ‘That by a proper use of this Restorative the hair can be made to attain and retain its natu- ral color to almost any age alotted to humanity, by rei the cause of eat odegere inn no matter how long standing—the concurrent timonfals of the press and the certificates of nu- 410 Seventh street, or any other naatinet onan merous res; ble individuals of both sexes, to attended to. 1 the use of curative, as well as of the recom. ee AMEBICAY ROTEL, —— | atom mem agcm oe am to, can all agents, SuEEICS saad , Brooxviziy Mass. Jan. 12, 1855. Pa. avenus, between 1g and 6th streets, Psor. Woon—Dear Sir—Having made trial of 8. HEPLEBOWER & L. T. LOVET'R, | your Hair Restorative, it gives me pleasure to say PROPRIZTORS. that its effect has been excellent in - jy 64m flammation, dandruff, and a constant tendency to itching, with which I have been troubled from COFFIN WARERUOM, &c. childhood, and has also: estored m: hair, waich WILLIAM: PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- | was Soecomits ag tol cs ori color. I have ¢ KERS—residence 415 Seventh used no other article, with anything itke the same street, between G and H streets. Pleasure and profit. fioomres tnt Interments procured in any ground J. K. BRAGG, orcemetery. Coffins, Caps, 3! , Carriages. Pastor of Orthodox Church. Brookfield. | ? Hearse, and every article for interments of CaRyze, Ill., June 27, 1863. 1 have used Prof. O. J. Wood's Hair Restora- oe = Sonnet effect. My hair was ming, as peopel gray; but by the use of his «Resto ive”? it has resumed its original color, and I have no doubt, terms, of the night. any | the exclusive right of Cramp’s Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time. ly 80. SIDNEY BREESE, DENTISTRY. Ex-Senator United \ B. DONALDSON, Dentist, late of the firmof| Poy. Woop :—Dear Sp—My hair commenced Hunt & Donaldson, continues to falling off some three or four since. and con- manufacture and insext those beautiful, to do so until I became quite baid | tried lain teeth, with or without gums, all the remedies of the day, but to no ef- ape hh (maade and deposited by | fect, at 1 was induced to use your celebrated the late frm) was awarded the first premium at | Hair a institute Fair, recently held in city. Thess teeth are carved and shaded to sait each Particular case, and their resemblance to the natu- tal exgans 1s 0 perfect as to deceive the most prac- Partiolar attention also paid to filling and pre Serving the natural teeth. Charges moderate, and a!l operations warranted I have now a — joes and cheerfully recommend use ri A.C WILLIAMSON, J woop& cor saaenn ‘his Address O. J. +, Pro) pgm New York, and 114 Market street, St. oO Lo STOTT & CO , wholesale and retail Agent, ‘ive, and am very sary say it fe te Office south west corner of Seventh aud D ew cete. as) c Eeatrance on D. ‘mar2i—om” | 'R W“DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale DENTISTur. 7 Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. au i—ly F. MONSON respectfwi y calls Ppp atten- | FIRST WARD bey AND SALE STAs iN announcing to the public of Washington that | ba retaken possession, by purchase PR, joa to his new, patent and grea! lv IMPROVED method of Ar- Sctal Teeth, with C ¢ 7 re: 5 of tae above Stables, on G sireet. near is © BAPECTH HE ART. This a ‘eet has the fel'owing edvantazes over | ihe War Department, (lately occupied uu viz: CREAT STRENGTH, CLEAN- | by A. Schwartz.) I wish to inform Lin: MPORT snd BEAUTY, vieing | tLe:atuat it will be entirely conducted Uy myself, ith ~< lu (nese respescs, and fn some others | and thai all orders left upon ‘he premises will be se euing. vub o inspection is respectfully solic- } attended to punetually wits ex gant Curtlages and carefal drivers. The Riding Schoo! will be con- ducted by a professional equestrian and perfectly docile horees; having stated hours for lady eques triaus, iu private or public, as they ash prefer. Particular attention will be paid to Lorses kept at Livery in bis establishment s mens. —o othe? Dentistia the District of ambdia bas aright to vase this style of teeth. N.B—Teeth ttionaily healthy, plugged Qnd warranted “or } G.tice ou .wuse No. 232 & stroet, near the cor- Persous requiring open barouches or faratly ear- Rer of enna. aveaue and Lith street. rages, can be satisfectori!, secommodated, as ap Mw well as those desiring riding horses for gentlemer Sa eae omnereeapanmee (Te AS BUITTANNIA AND PLANISHED WARE. |" FRIEDERECK LAKEMEYER, i aad Come i Lelie, Coogee, Coffee jy 2a Avent. a s, Coifee Filters, Coffeepots, Teapots. - Ss = Saree. Tea Sets, Egy Boliers in Dishes, Imper! FANCY MAIR ORNAMENTS, Covers, Soup Tureens, Castors, Pitchers, H SEMKEN, JEWELER, ° No. 330 Pa_av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., is prepared to make to order any device that may be suggested. such as Flower Bouquets, Bracelets, Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Chains, Crosses, Rings, Chartelains, &e. Also, Jet Ornaments for sale. IJ Persous may rely upon their own hair be- ing used. Jy 31—tr Cups, Lamps, Candlestic! Segar Lamps, 8 it toons, &e., at the menninatae ‘urnishing Stare, Seventh street. GEO. FRANCIS. AJ. JAMES’S MILITARY DICTION- . 1,000 es, scarce, $3 50 Capt Duckett’s Fechnotogical Military Dietion- 2 nearer. 6. ary, » English and French, 1 vol., | PEEL'S LONDON GREEN GINGER WINE rey Shears ANUPACTURED FROM FRENCH Sn en er ne, GRAPES, GREEN JAMAICA GINGER, SEVILLE ORANGES, &c.—This delicious bev- Memoirs of Admiral Sidney Smith, by Sir John | craze becomes the greatest favorite wherever it is 1 F.R S., 2 vols. octavo, $1 75 ced. palatal ole- ‘The Military Fovve of Great Britain, Ly Baron C. agen eee vp Bees eer mies Dapin, 2 vols, octavo, 1 75 Many physicians use {t exclusivel » and recom- McArthur oa Courts Martial, 2 vols, octavo, finely | me: g to all with Flatulene Dyspep- . bound, 3 75 sia, Debi! Cramps, Diarrhea and B le Tytler on Muit.ry Law and Courts Martial, 1 vol, | Pefsons sul to Chills, or 1s in’ distric ' a octaw aely bound, i 73 where Vails, ey din occasion- J Martial, L vol, 50c y Acts and Articles of War, by Major 1, Judge Advocate, &e, 1 vol, octavo, or Cholera al use enanet and adnirebie preventive. Mixed with a little ioed-water, it forms the most refresh ing and wholesome cooling driak in warm weather that can be taken. Price 50 cents per bottle, $5 per dozen. N.B. C Druggists, Grocers, &c., find this Wine an advantageous addition to their stock, it's a first rate @ticle, sells well, aud gives great satis- ion, ; Magenta, STOTT & OO., Washington; PEEL & STEVENS, Alerandria; CISSEL, Georgetown; 5B :R, Baltimore, i Xt Giennie’s Memoirs of Campaigns, Uattles, &e., 1 vol, octavo, 2 25 Drinkwater’s Siege of tibraltar, 1 vol 62e Schimmer’s Sieges of Vienna, i vol, Heale's Manual of Military Geography, I volume, Britis Military Biography from. Alfred to Wel- atou, | vol, 75 cents Lieut. Cal Jevd, Royal E Lee Penge | _________ ge aetna nar A ening and defe: tary Posts, Houses ESC. ; Disclosures Hedges, Woods, Walls, &c., 1 vol, many ip, le mag cl ys = engravings, 7 ts. - Council of ‘Tren ano Cree ANCK TAYLOR. preety People pel Meclth and Happiness, GENTLEMEN'S UNDERGARMENTS. farpeey, catbarine E. Beecher base * and ue assortment of Silk, Harper ¢ Picture Beoks, Learning to Tatk, by Ja- Gauze, Merino ‘otton U ndersh: ~% °s Story Books, vol 3 Fant cotton Drawers, White and ss Wil Terrill; Sr ted hates topontie a done Gen- low pen Wank DeneEee Tagan born in. a: Qallar, a. novel by 3-H; Pa. ave., next door to Iron Hall. po Me = ERENCE SATE = filews) CURE FOR HOT WEATHER. PURE BOSTON ICE. RNY’S ICE CREAMS, CAKE, and WA- APLENTIFUL supply of the above Aer ICES, for which he was Taine 8 sable article will on hand thi by the Metropolitan Mechanics" z the above. be ie] f the season. i the “Eldorado House,” Pa. avenue between 3d and 436 streets, where families resid- ing in the nborbood can at 1 an eee or small quan’ }, at the lowest , CLEMENT REYNOLDS. ow’: B.—Choice Wines, © ity aarti et ——————— Brandies, OIRS OF JAMES GORDON BEN- , Suppers, &c., supplied in style, as nett and his Times. Hy & Journalist. 4 youal, al shortest notice au7—eolm |” gult— FRANCK TAYLOR, THE UNION ACADEMY. (THE Fifth Annual Session of the Union Acad- emy; and the Sixth of the Union Female Academy, will on the first Monday in Se, tember, and cont ue 44 weeks. es oat Terms as usual. Circulars at the Bookstore of R. Farnham, and at the Ri House, corner 14th and K sts. These Institutions are ‘so organized and con- ducted as to secure that mental and moral train- ing which will best prepare the pupil for the real- A. ties of life. Z. RICHARDS, Prin. U. Mrs. Z. RICHARDS, Prin. U. F. A. au 17—Im GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, D. C. if bie next session of this Institution will com- mence on Monday, = of ber. The piepenieny t course are conducsed ty aris and experienced Profes- sors, who devote themselves to the moral and in- tellectual advancement of those confided to their care A and spacious building has just been compleea to be used exclusively for the accom- modation of the students. Their dormi- ef play ound dy hall, class rooms, &c., will be entirely distinct from those of the other students, and officerr especially assigned will at- tend them tn their pastimes and preside over their studie,. A complete seperation will thus be ef- fec'-4 between the younger and older students, the advantages of which must be apparent to all those who have the least experience fu the educa- ca ca Yom. ee & F - @ observatory the College, its extensive Philoso) nee tus, rich and varied libraries, and Cabinet of Miners, Geological Specimens and heils, afford tothe Studeats of this Institu- tion advantages rarely to be met with. B A. MAGUIRE au é—dim President. SELECT CLASSICAL AND MATHEMAT- ICAL ACADEMY. ‘HE duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, September 3d. Thenumber of scholars being limited early applications from the former ms of the School are particularly re- juest 5 : The rac eo be seen at his residence, No + West » Georgetown., on and after the 20th ugust. Terms: Per quarter, of 11 weeks, $12 50. French and Drawing extra. au 7—eotf P. A. BOWEN, Principal. RITTENHOUSE ACADENY, Corner Third st. and Indianaave., Washington. O. C. WIGHT, Principal. R. T. TAYLOR, Assistant. T. R. RAOULT, Teacher of French. R. GIBSON, Teacher of Drawing. HE next academic year will commence on hry | September 34 Tuition $i0 50, $12 50, and $15 per quarter, paveble in advance. Circulars may be obtained by applying to the Principal or at the Bookstores of the Pity. a1 2i—TaThéSiseps COTTAGE HOME.SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, Massachusetts avenue betw. 10th and 11th sts. WE Sixth Academic Year of this School will commence on Monday, September 3d. The Course of Instruction is arranged in Four Depart- ments, and embraces all the branches of a li education. Miss M. A. COX, Principal Madam DORMAN, Teacher of French. : Mr. GIBSON, Teacher of Drawing and Paint a "Nir. SCHEEL, Teacher of Music. iL* Circulars my be obtained at the Bookstores. au 2l—eolm THE WESTERN ACADEMY, Crner Seventeenth and I streets, Washington. SELECT SCHOOL will be 2 on the first Monday in September, for boys. Number limited to twenty-five. For aay owe see circulars at the Bookstore, or all at the School Room after August 22d. Jy %—eo6w* __8. L. LOOMIS, A. M. GEORGETOWN FEMALE SEMINARY. if baw next Annual Session of this Institution will commence on woes oa 3d. > an Punctual atiendance is requs application for admission must be early made. Catalogues, with course of studies and terms, to be had on application to the Principal. au Seotdepio WILLIAM SMoLaRK “i M. A. TYSON & SISTER'S FEMALE SEMINARY FOR DAY PUPILS, F street, bet. 12th and 13th, Washington. i be duties of this institution will be resumed on the 15th September, and, in connexion with the above, they wish also to inform their pa- trons and others that they intend opening an es tablishment for boarding pupils on the ist of No- vember next The latter is situated on the railroad and turn- Pike, sixteen miles from the city, and two south- east of Laurel village For particulars, circulars may be had at the Principal bookstores ta edema fo and Balti- more. au 1—dit&eodtSeptis MISS ROSA MOORE’S SEMINARY. 4 Ned duties of this Institution will be resumed on Monday, September 34 For terms, &c., apply tothe Principal, No. 351 Sixth street, between H and [. au 15—eolm HUNTER'S ACADEMY. TS Instituton will be open in Forrest Hall, Georgetown, on Monday, 27th August, for the reception of pupils. The course of Studies will embrace a thorough English education. The La- tin erie languages will also be taught if desired. Particular attention will be paid to the moral character of the pupils, and uone will be retained whose conduct may havean unfavorable intluence upon the other pupils. CHAS. 8. HUNTER Georgetown, Aug. 11—eot27th BOARDING AND DAY SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES, Mrs. GEN. T.T. WHEELER, Principal. fb 1E duties of thts Institution wil! be resumed on Monday, the 3d of September, at the cor ner of Bridge and Washington streets. Entrance for Pupils on Washington street Nr. heeler respectfully solicits a continuance of the pate e she has so liberally received from the jutiic, and for which she tenders her sincere Lon ks. Circulars can be Prinotpal. YOUNG LADIES’ CLASSICAL INSTITUTE, 190 E stxeet, between 5th and 6th, (Removed from No. 9 Indiana avenue,) STEPHEN H. MIRICK, A. M., Puincipat. HE next Academic year of this School, (form- erly under the care of Rev. R. W. Cushman, D.D., but for the last two years in charge of the peace Principal,) will commence Monday, Sep- ember 10, 1855. Experienced teachers are em- ployed in every department Every branch of a LTA and ornamental education is taught, and di- Homes are given to those who complete the pre- seri’ course. Circulars, giving further information, can be ob- tained at the bookstores and by application to the Principal. an 7—eo2m EMERSON INSTITUTE. A Select Classical and Mathematical School for Boys. HIS Institute 1s located on H street, one from the corner of 12th. The next Academic beng will commence the first Monday in Septem- T The number of pupils is limited. The Princi pal can be seen on and after August 27th, at the school room, from 9 to 12 o’clock a m. obialned on application to the 2a 13—eolm ‘Terms: ag srr pe for full course, $15. Eng- branc| . sepmhabes 7 te YOUNG, A. M., Principal. au 9—eotf SE VALE SEMINARY. ba dd Bladeusburg Depot. . HE exercises of this School will be resumed sry rooms now in Soue of erection Will be nm course for ses which will add much to the comfort pes convenience of the pu; 3 - pf edo es ad Mrs. D. JONES, ine} 4 A au Te aapwite i ee IR HILL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR rom Bis! , GIRLS, Sandy Spring, Montgomery county, Md, E ninth term of this Institution will com- nad I or ‘10th day of the ninth month next. ulars containing the needful information in aad to the can be obtained wegen desire it, by MEitang ‘ost Ottice, Mon sprain » R. 8. KIRK, or Wigefor io Jno. ‘Towers, Lambert Tree, W. D, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1855. EVENING STAR. of Mr. J. Smith, a resident in a retired partof England, and requested a night's lodging. Phis request was granted, the stranger, ages d taken-some refreshments, retired early to bed, requesting that he might be awakened at early hour the following morning. When the servant ajpuinted to call him en- tered the room for that purpose, he was found in his bed perfectly dead On examining his body no marks of violence appeared, but his countenance looked ex- tremely natural. The etory of his death soon spread among the neighbors, and inquiries were made as to who he was and by what means he came to his death. Nothing certain, however, was known. He hal arrived on horseback, and was seen pass- ing through a neighboring village about an hour before he reached the house where he had come to his end. And then, as to the monner of his death, so little could be discoy- ered that the jury which was sui_.noned to in- ve tigate the cause, returned a verdict that he died “by a visitation from God.’’ When this was done, the stranger was buried. Days and weeks passed on, bui little farther was known. The pubiic mind, however, was hot at rest Suspicions existed that fou! means had hastened the stranger's death. Whispers to that effect was expressed, and in the hearts of many, Smith was considered as the guilty man. The former character of Smith had not been good. He had lived a loose and irregular life, tnvolved himself in debt by his extravagance, and at length being ey aes of having ob- tained money wrongfully, he suddenly fled from the town. More than ten years, however, had now elepsed since his return, during which he had ived at his present residence apparently in good circumstances, and with an impgoved vharacter. His former life, however, now remembered, and suspicion, after all, was fas- tened upon him. At the expiration of two months, a gentle- man one day stopped in the place for the pur- pose of making inquirics respecting the strar- ger who had been found in his He sup- osed himself to be the brother of the man. The horse and clothes of the unfortunate man still remained, and were immediately known as having belonged to his brother. The body, also, was taken up, and though con- siderably changed, bore a strong resemblance to him. ile now felt authorized to ascertain, if po-- sible, (he manner of his death. He proceed- ed, therefore, to investigate the circumstances as well as he was able. At length he made known to the magistrate of the district the in- formation he had collected, and upon the strength of this, Smith was taken to the jail to be tried for the wilful murder of Henry mpson. ithe celebrated Lord Mansfield was then on the bench. He charged the grand jury to be cautious as to finding a bill against the pris- oner The evidence of his guilt, if guilty, might be small. At a future time it might be greater. More information might be obtained. Saould the jury now find a bill against him, and should he be acquitted, he could not be mclested again, whatever testimony should rise up against him. The grand jury, how- ever, did find a bill, but by a majority of only ons. At length the time of trial arrived. Smith wus brought into court, and placed at the bar. A great crowd thronged the room, eager and anxious to see the prisoner, and to hear the trial. He himself appeared firm and collect ed. Nothing in his manner or appearance in- dicated guilt; and, when the question was put to him by the clerk, ‘‘Are you guilty or not guilty?” he answered with an unfaltering tongue, and with a countenance perfectly un- changed, ‘ Not guilty.” The counsel for the prosecution now opened the case But it was apparent that he had little expectation of being able to prove the prisoner guilty. He stated to the jury that the case was involved in great mysiury. The prisoner was a man of respectability and of property. The deceased was supposed to have about him gold and jewels to a large amount ; but the prisoner was not so much in want of funds as to be under a strong temptation to commit murder. And besides, if the prisoner had obtained the property he had effectually concealed it. Not a trace of it could be found. Why, then, was the prisoner suspected? He would state the grounds of cuspicion, The de- ceased, Henry Thompson was a jeweler, resid- ing in London, and a man of wealth. He had left London for the purpose o! meetiag a trader at Hull, of whom he expected to make a large purchase. That trader he did meet; and after the departure of the latter, Mr. Tbhompsun was known to have iu Lis possession jewels and gold to a large amount. With these in his possession, le left Hull on his return to London. It wa < known that he stopped until he reacued Su.ith’s, and the next morning was discovored dead in his bed. He died, then, in Smith’s house, and if it could be,shown that he came to his death in an un- natural way, it would increase the suspicion that the prisoner was in some way connected with the murder. Now, then, continued the counsel, it will be proved beyond the possibility of douLt, that the deceased died by poison. “What was thai poison? Lt was a recent discovery of some German chemists said to be produced from distilling the seed of the wild cherry tree. It was a poison wel yteeae than any ciler inown, and deprived of life so immediately 4s to leave no marks of euffering, and no con- tortions of the features. But, then, the question when, by whom was it administered ‘ One circumstance, a small one, indeed, and yet upon it might hang a herrid tale, was, that the stopper of a small bottle of a very singular description had been found in the prisoner’s house. The stopper had been examined, and said by medical men to have belonged to a German vial, contain- ing the kind of poison which he described. But, then, was that -poison administered by Smith, or at his instigation? Who were the prisoner's family? It consisted only of him- seif, a housekeeper, and one man-servant. ‘The man-servant slept in an out-house adjoin- ing the stable, and did so on the night of Thompson’s death. The prisoner slept in one end of the house, the housekeeper at the other, and the deceased had been put in a room ad- joining the housekeeper’s. it would be proved, that about three hours after midaishe on the night of Thompson’s death, a light had been seen moving about the house, and that a figure holding the light was seen to go from the room in which the prisoner slept to the housekeeper’s room; the light now disappeared for a minute, when two per- sons were seen, but whether they went into Thompson’s room the witness could not swear; but shortly after they were observed to pass quite through the entry to Smith's room, into which they entered, and in about five minutes the light was extinguished. ‘The witnesé would further state that after the person had returned with the light into Smith’s room, and before it was exti ed, he had twice perceived some dark object to intervene between the light and the window, almost as large as the surface of the window pron bee pay pp enor geen Mew gm it appeared as if a door had been p betore @ light. Now, in Smith’s room, there was nothing which could account for this appear ance, and there was ueither ow nor e bed, was in the room, which but for Lite the room in which he dressed es — entirely empty, being a distance beyond i 3 The counsel for the prosecution here cou- cluded'what he had to say. Daring his ad- dress, Smith in no wise appeared to be agi- NO. 824. tated or distressed, and equally unmoved was he while the witnesses testified in substance — speech of tho counsel led the court and a jaryte t. Lord Mansfield now addressed the jury. He said: that in his opinion sufficient to a bd nag and Ls _ jury agreed wi im wou! cee him. Without leaving their reats, the jury agreed that the evidence was not suffi- ient. At this moment, when they were about to render a verdict of acquittal, the prisoner rose and addressed the court. He said he had been accused of a foul crime, and the jury had said that there was not sufficient evidence him? Was he to out of court with suspi- cions resting upon him, after all? This he was unwilling todo. He was an in- nocent man, and if the judge would grant him the opportunity, he would prove it. He would call the housekeeper, who would confirm a statement which he would now make. The housekeeper had not ay in court, She had concealed herself, or had been by Smith. This was considered a dark si azainsth'm. But he himself now offered to txing her forward, and stated as the reason, not that he was not willing that she should testify, but. knowing the excitement, he was tearful that she would be bribed to y‘ve testi- moay contrary to fact. But he was now realy to relate ail ine circumstances he knew: she might be called and examined. If her testi- mony does not confirm my story, let ms be condemned. The request of the prisoner ap) eared reason- able, and Lord Mansfield, coutrary to his usual practice, granted it. The prisoner went on with his statement. He said he wished to go out of the court re- lieved from the suspicions that were upon him. As to the poison by means of which the rr od was said to have died, he kuew neither the name of it, nor the existence of it, until made known by counsel. He could call God to witness the truth of what he said And then, as to Mr. Thompson, he was « perfect stranger tohim. How should he know what articles of value he had? He did not know. If he had such articles at Hull, ho might have left them on the road, or, which was more probable, have otherwise disposed ofthem. And if he die by means of the fatal druz, he must have administered it himself. He begged the jury to remember that his premises had been repeatedly and minutely searched, and not the most trifling article that belonged to the deceased had been discovered in his possession. The stopper of a vial had been found, but of this he could only aay, he had no knowledge, and hed not seen it before it was produced in court. One fact had been proved, and oaly one. That he would explain, and bis housekesper would confirm the statement. A wiinees hed testified that some one had gone w the beu- room of the housekeeper on the night in ques tion. He was ready to admit that it was he himself. He had been subject for much of his life to sudden fits of illness; he had been seized with one on that occasion, and had gone to procure her assistance in lighting a fire. She had returned with him to his room for that purpose, he having waited for a minate in the passage, while she put ou hos clothes This would account for the momentary disap peurance of the light. After remaining 2 few minutes in his room and finding himself bet- ter, he had dismissed her, and retired to bod. from which he had not risen when he was in- formed of the death of the gnest Such was the prisoner's address, which pro. duced a powerful effect. It was delivered 1a very firm and impressive manner, and from the simple and artless manner of the man per- haps not one present doubted his entire inno- cence. The housekeeper was now introduced, and examined by the counsel for the prisoner. She had not heard any part of the statement of Smwith, not a singie word of the trial. Her story confirmed all he had said. To this succeeded her cros3-examination by the prosecution. One circumstance had made a deep impression on his mind—that was, that while the prisoner and the housekeeper were in the room of tie former, something like a door had obstructed the light of the candle. so that the witness testified to the fact, bu could not see it. What was the obstruction” There was no door—nothirg in the room which could account fur this. But the witness was positive that something like a door did for a moment come between the winduw and ih» candle. This needed explanation. The house- keeper wus the only person that could give it. Designing to probe this matter in the end to the bottom, but not wishing to excite her alarm he began by asking her a few unimportant uestions, and among others, where the can- die stood while she was in Mr. Smith’s room. ‘In the centre of the room,”’ she replied. ‘Weil, was the closet or cupboard, or what- ever you call it, opened once or twice, while it stood there ?”’ She made no reply. “I will help your recollection,”’ said the counsel, ‘‘ after Mr. Smith had taken the med- icine out of the closet, did he shut the door, or did it remain open ?”’ “* Ho shut it.” “And when he replaced the bottle in the closet, he opened it again, did he? “ He did.” “ And how long was it open the last time ?’” ‘+ Not above a minute.”’ “Well, and when open would the door be exactly between the light and the window ’"" “* Tt would.’” : ++ L forget,’ said the counsel, “ whether you said the cioset was on the right or the left hand’ side of the window ?” “On the left hand side.’* “ Would the door of the closet make any ice in opening ?”” ** None.” “* Are you certain?’ “Tam.” the evidence was not “* Have you ever opened it seen Mr. Smith open it ?”” “TI never opened it myself.”’ “Did you ever keep the key ?”” ‘* Never,” “ Who did ?”” ‘Mr. Smith, always." At this moment the housekeeper chanced to cast her eyes towards Mr. Smith, the prisoner. A cold damp sweat stood upon his brow, and his face had lost all its color; he appeared a living image of death. She no sooner saw him than she shrieked and fainted. The conse- quence of her answer flashed across her mind. She had been so thoroughly deceived by the manner of the advocate, and the little impor- tance he had seemed to attach to her state- ments, that she had been led un, tion to another, wanted to know. See-was obliged to be taken from the court, and a physician wio was preseut was reques- ted to attend her. At this time the soheitor for the prosecution (answering to our State’s Attorney) left the Court, but no one knew for what purpose. Presently, the physician came into court, and stated that it would be im sible for the house-keeper to resume her se.:t in the box short of an hour or two, It was almost twelve in the day. Lord Mansfield, having directed that the jury be ac- comodated with a room, where they could be kept by themselves, adjourned the court two hours. The prisoner, in the mean time was remanded to jail. It was between four and five o'clock, wheo the judge resumed his seat wu the : The prisoner was again placed at the egw the housekeeper brought in and led to’ the box. The court room was crowded to exoens, aes awfal silence pervaded the place. ¢ crost-exami. counsel agein add, teh ae ag: ressed “<I have More questions to ask you,” said he, take heed how answer, for your life hamge-upon a thread. Do you kuow thi: stopper?” yourself, or only by one ques- till she had told him all he THE WEEELY STAR. tants crocient Family and News Journai—oon a of | ay morning. TERMS. To CLUBs. +985 0 senses 8 OO soeeee! i i . The solicitor, as sovs as the cross-examination of the housekeoper bd die- covered the existence of the closet, and its situation, had set off on horseback With two sheriff's officers, and ufter pulling down a par ot the wall! of the house, bad detect] this im- portant conceajinent. Their search wes weil rewarded; the whole of the property beivngiag to Mr. Thompson was found there, amou: in value to-some thousand pounds; and, to leave no room for doubt, a bottle was discor- ered whic’ *hs medical men instant! nounced to contain the ¥: identi aa pine which had caused the death of th» unfortn- nats Thompson. The result was too obvious to need ezpianation © Tt need burdly be added, that Smith was convieted ard executed, end brought w this awfu! pauiskment by hisown means. Hai he sa.i mothing—hbad he» not rer isted incalling Witness to prove his innocence, he might have escaped. But God had evident!y left him to work out his own rain, as a just reward of his awful crime. ~ SECOND GRAND a OF THE BOONE v3, Will be given at Spring Gardens, (former!y oc- eupied by A. Favier,) om M since! b+ :tc0em 7th and 18th, on Thursday, Augusi 30th, commen - cing at 5 o'clock, p.m. . 5 ye BOONE CLUB take great ire in an- nounc: to the Clubs, their ) and the public ly, that they wili give their .. ond grand scree at the above named place. Tae Club pledge themselve- that no trouble c+ expense be spared to make this one of the most pleasant, gay and recherche Soirees of the season. No improper persons admitted on the Tass been engaged for the occasion. Refreshmen:s and Supper will be furnished by an experionced caterer. ‘Tickets SO cents—admitiing a gentlemer eng ladies. Committe of A meas: PT Wit, “4 Cie E Haniy. P S—Our!ady friends will with out Invitation, as there will be becesaead W—evia , BENEFICIAL EXCURSION of THE MARION RIFLES, For the ielicf of the suffering in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and name ve fe d igs Coramittee of Arrangements take t ‘eg re in aunoumeing the Military, their frieuas, and the pod, lic In general that they will give a giasc CURSION & PIC NIC to the WHITE BOVSE oa MONDAY, August 27th, for the above named owyect. In consequence of the Sreat suffering ia those Paces, and as the Compaiy 1s desirous of afford iug some relief, ibe, have (aougut proper to par. sue this course, hoping that our friends » 2 low-citizens will extend to us theic aid, in oréar to enable us to accomplish Our purpose. ta allevi- ates in some respect their sufferings: The Company pledye taemerives that no effort shall be wanting on their Par to make thts tue gy wes! excursion of the season A &lebrated Cotillion Band has been engaged for the occasion, Refreshmen:s, tnelading Dinner and Supper, wil! be provided by an experienced c2teror ly prices “or the accommodation of persons who do not wish to spend (be whole day down the river. the Boat will make two trips. Leave Georgetown at 5 o’elock, Washington et 9, Nav’ Yard 93. and Alexandria at 10. Sfter- noon, leave Wash ingtorat 2, Navy Yard 24, and Alexandria at 3 o'clock Returning, the Boat will leave *he White Howse at 6and 10 o'clock p. m. Tickets, admitting a centleman and lsdies, #1 to be had of the Commitee of Arrangements and at the boat on the day of the exe .rsion Omnibuses will leave Wes: Capitoi Gate, the corner of 12t. street and Pa avenue, and Nor:b- ern Liberties’ market at 8% o’clock 7. m., and at Ls p.m. ° Committe of Aivange ments. ne F M Shekel, Priv WD Torner, WJ Walker, Priv @ B Bell, Sgt 3 Galt, Priv W A Young, Corp Thos Baker, Priv E Brown, Priv C M Murphy, Priv 8 B Spcucer, au 21—eo3t ee THE BALTIMORE & O10 RatLT Cap. PPRANSPOK TATION OFPICE, Aazast 16, 355 —The late obstructions to the use of the Rood, at Kin A having been re moved, FREAGHT of ali kinds (es Sell a ree. sengers) in both directions, is now f Prompily upon the scueduie tia * coath: lion of sais d-spete’s 1s cassved by the betiding of a new road over the hiuet stews i, by the use of the tunnel may be completed. JO8 au 68—6t HUNDRED DULLAKS REWARD. R ‘AWAY from the estate of the late Daniel ‘larke, wear Upper Mariboro’ Prince George's county, Md , ou Sunday, the 19h August, negro boy ANDREW. He is about 15 years of age; a dark mulatto; about 5 feet high; has a wide mouth with good welb, and is ite when xpoken to He had on when he left a cloth cap, short bine coat, aud blue striped summer pants. ‘I have rea- son to suppose he will first make his way to Wash- f — twenty-five dollars reward for him if taken in Prince e’s county; fifty if in the District, or one ha: {f north of Washington In aeryy to pion gg to me or secured In 80 bim again = = sat ODEN LUWITE, Upper Marlboro’, Prince George's county, au 21—t O*% the petition of Askauam Howe & Sipyey Grannis, of Madison count: » N. York, ing for the extension of a on the Iith day of October, 1811, for ment in ihe “‘manufacture of wire pei meng he for seven years from the 4 iith day of Octdver 1853 It ts ordered, that the said petition be bear the Patent Ofice en Monday, the Sth day of Oc- tober next, at 12.0 elock m; ond all as are Lotified to and show cause any . have. why said petitioa ought not to be hm § Persons o, ¢ the extension are required to file in the Patent their objections, speciuly set forth in writing, at least twenty days besore the day of bearing; all testimony filed either iad eeenh tee the rules of ru! office, which will be furnished on The testimony fm the case will be teeta te @Wth September; depositions and uiber papers re- lied upon as testimony meg g yn = office on or fe the mornin; that day; 1 " ments, {f any, within five days thereafier ik no Unien’ Intaligeseen ona'Siar Wentineees t nion, Intel at a " D.C; aE ye Baltimore; Event: Argus, Pu ia, Pa ; Sciectific American, N. ¥ ork; and Post, Bostoa, Mass.; once a week for three successive weeks previous to the Sth day of Octo- ber next, the day of 4 3. . SHUGERT, P.S.—Eattore of the ubove Sat cates on al send their bills to the Patent Ole, with « comatning thie notion. wu BN