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4 THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) As the Stee eeeeet Micah anne By W. D. WALLACH, Wil be served to subseribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 374 ecats per To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREF DOLLARS AND FIP- 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. {7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. JoRN B. BLVANS. WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, HARDWARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &e., R ene Penusylvania a: me, 4 between Ninth and Tenth sts, Washington, D.C. HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE. Britannia, German taper Aibata and Silver Pla- a, Tea, Table Dessert 3; am... — Steels, Knives with and with- t F Brass, Britancia, Block Tin and Plated sticks, Shovel and Tongs, Wafile Irons, Maslin and Beli Metal Kettien, Furnaces, Grid- frons, Ovens, &c. BUILDING MATERIALS, Shuttle, Door, and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wrought Nails, Bolts = Handrail Screws, Door Knobs > Bell Polls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &c. Haj Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair Springs — Brackets, F urn’ @tue, Cotin Handles Rural Conse, eel arene, Chest, Till, Pad Brad’s Shutter Screws and Stubbs, Door CABINET MAKERS’ GOops. Vemitian Blin Chisels and ome mers, Ilatchets, Devels Bevels, Squares, Guages, Axes, &c. BLACKS) ITH & COACH MAKERS’ GOODS. Bisck and Bright Springs, Axles, Felloes. Spokes, Habs, Bows, Poles Bleig’s: Runners, Silvered and Bries Bands, Stump Joints, —- Soy — Props Curtain Frames, Lam nside Linings, Lining Silks, Darrask, _ ming Cords d Pufts, Tassels, Buttons, Tacks, Fringes, Laces, ‘and Plain and Enameled ‘canvass 1) ussia Duck, Enamelled Lather. ther, = * ELVANS & THOMPSON,” 1—Im 326 Pa. avenue. GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Office Ne. 292 Pa. ave., corner LOth street, OVER THE SAVING’S BANK.) His CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of tae celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and situated on the high —— distant one and a uarter miles uorth of the Capitol—North Capitol leading directly to oguewey. This Company have secured a charter from Con- gress, appropriating their ground forever to burial , Making a fee title to the purchaser, and ibiting all encroachments from legislation or otherwise, which is cf vast importance to those who wish their dead to repose where they have the n, for it bas become a castom in all other cities when the burial cround 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. N. B —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. 40 Seveath street, or any other undertaker. be promptly attended te. je is—ty Sone NEE din ae MOIRS OF BENNETT and his Times. Price 81 25 Cleve Hall, by Miss Seweil—price $1 Our First Pamilies—price $1 25 Phe Esca; Nun—price $1 For sale wy E. K. LUNDY 125 Bridge street, Georgetown, , Shafts, .c. au 17—tf COFFIN WARERUOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- KERS—residence418 Seventh street, a G and H streets. procured inany ground Cofins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages every article for interments of the best . fornisued at short notice, on the Most reese: © terms, and at all hours of the might. the exclusive right of pai Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep dead for any lencth of time. Jy u—ty DENTISTRY. B. DONALDSON, Dentist, Inte of the frm of fant & Donaldson, continues to 4 manufacture and insert those beautiful _ teeth, with or without gums, specimens of which (mzde and deposited by the late firm) was awarded the first premium at bars Mechanics’ Institute Fatr, recently held in is city. The, teeth are carved and shaded to sult cach particular case, nad their resemb'ance to the natu- ral organs 3 se piiect es to deceive the moet prac- tised ey: Parti ‘a7 attention also pald to fillinz and pre serving the natcral teeth Chsrges moderate, 21 ail opera! Office south west corner ef Seve: Eentrance on D DENTISTRY, R. MUNSON respectfully calls tion to his new. patent and grea! fy IMPROVED method of setting Ar- UScial Teeth, with Contincovs Gum, the very PERFECTION OF THE ART. This ie of Teeth has the following advan: ms werranted ¢ D streets, mar 2i1—Sm ae atten. es over others, viz: GREAT STRENGTH, CLEAN- LINEss, COMPORT and BEAUTY, vietng ith Nature in these resp ts, and in some others on is respectfully solic- and see specimers. Ne other 0 istin the District of Gphemhin has tio make ene i N. B.—Testh coustitutionall » and warranted for life. 4 se a Office and house No. 263 E street, near the coz- Ber of Peuna. avenue and Mth street. prenr, =? wer SILVERWARE, §c. M W. GALT & BRO. are constantly recefving larce invoices of the above—and offer every article fa their Iine at the lowest rates GOLD AND =ILVER WORK of 6 de- rege made to order, such as TESTIMONI- ALS, Ho embellished with ery rate de- Wet ct ER TEA SETS, DINNER 3ER- 23, &e Precious Stones set In the moet modern styles. ARMS, CRESTS, MOLLOES, &c., cut in Stone and Metal. M. W. GALT & BRO., 321 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. excelling. jee Public Inspe: Please call CAUTIC is i JEWELRY, CABAS, WORK BOXES, &.. HSTCcetNson & MUNKO auave just received direet from the manufacturer a la end ar] Morocco, o ali sizes and superior tpg 5 ae Also, an assortment of Ladies’ Work Boxes and Dressing Cases, portable Writing Desk, Gent’s Shaving Cases, furnished and unfurnished; watch » &e., together wit a larze assortment of fine Moire Antique, Mobair and Silk Elastic La- dies’ Belts, to all of which the atteution of the public is invited HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. au 3l—tf Bees BINDERS’ PASTE ERUSHES & GLUE. Also, Paten: Paint Oil for roofs, &c. 5 bbis Putty, ia bladders, for sale by HOWELL & MOR-ELL, No 323 C street, between 6th aud 7th. au 2i—lin FANCY HAIR ORNAMENTS, SEMKEN, JEWELER, H. pope we bey mec ecrs 10th sts., pared to 2 to order any device that may fol sabe ed suchas Flower Gen uets, maane, Breast Pins, bar Rings, Chains, Crosses, Rings, Chartelains,&c. Also, Jet Ornaments for sale. i[7” Persous may rely upoa their own hair be- used. jy 31—tr eS ani WARS. A. C. REDMOND'S NEW GAL- M lery of Daguerrean Art.—Havingengaved the gervices of an csperieaced artist, is fully prepared take val to am the city, and at hee ngsacpalig No. 26 2a. avenue, northwest Ith st., over Ford & Bro’s Drug Store, ryR. SCHWARTZE'S CHRONO-THER- MAL AGUE PILUS.—Tohese Pills have me assortment of Cabasin calf und « steed unrivailed for the last rzx years. Such is the efficacy of these Pills, that such a thing as PAILURE is impossible, if they are accord- ing to direction. au S—eolm HIKTS—SHIARTS.—We have just received a large und Sine assortinent of roth pad best ity white and colored Shirts, which we will Of at the lowest New York prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, next door to [ron fia. suit V. SHINN Graduate of the Philadel - Vv. uate of thi College of Dental S reapeet fully informs the of George- town and its vicinit that he has loca-' ted himself amonze! them for the purpose prac- profession. 0: Washington st., above B: street, Georgetown, D.C. "fete dvinteotue WEBER'S STRING BAND. yas old established and favorite band fur- nish music as usual for Excursions, Sere- nades, Pic Nics, Balls, Parties. Exhibitions, &c. Orders may be left at Uilbus & Hitz’s Music’ De- pot, or at the residence of the leader, four doors toslot Gene General Henderson’s residence, Navy Yard. 7 i tenes dpeethinpeuestsncae Srerpyeiiennechnagetio PROSPERUS CORNET BAND. HIS Band is suitable for any and all T and is warranted to ztve extiateetion te ail ose who ma’ jeused to engage either as a Brass, Reed or Cotillion Band re Any number of musicians to be had at the-short- eat notice, al ‘ing to Bf RREBERIC PROSPERI, Leader, at Taltavull’s Store, opposite the : ine Barracks. N. B.—Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De- ge) noe attended to. SILVER WARE. H. SEMKEN, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and © 10th streets, offers his stock of pure Silver Ware, consisting of Coffee and ‘Tea Seis, complete, Sugar Bowls, Cream Goviets, Cups. a pr and Forks, 2nd a magniticent assortm: richly chased fancy silver ware suitable for gifts, at reduced prices. Persone in want of any of the above articles are invited to call. Being mostly of our own manufacture, we war- Fant it sterling. i>™ Silverware of any design made to order at short notice. Particular attention is paid in get- ting P penimcaia, Premiums, &c. au ICE—1UE—ICE! (CHARLES WERNER, on Pa. avenue, o site Browns’ Hotel, will kee , throughout the seeson, an ample supply of Pettibone’s best ICE, which he will sell, on cail, in any Oe at the lasvest possible rates. may tSep 30 SOMETHING TO OLD AND YoUNe. PROFESSOR Woup'’s HAIR RESTORATIVE. HIS pre} tion, although less than two years T before t e alc; owing to its wonderful ef- fects upon the human hair and scalp, has already obtained a celebrity and sale perfectly un paralleled. It has without the ordinary appliance used for such purposes, won its way, and been ao, welcomed to most of the cities and towns in the United States, the Canadas, and the West India Islands. Nor is this result surprising when it Is remerabered that its popularity is besed upon its merits, solely as established by actual tests That this preparation will actually Restore gray Hair to its Natural Color, produce a luxuriant ywth upon the heads of the bald, prevent the alr from felling off, and when used ax a tonic ar- ticle, uce a continual flow of the natural fluid and thus render the hair soft, glossy and wavy destroy diseases of the scalp, and expel dandra. the certificates of distinguished gentlemen an 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 its natu- ralcolor to almost any age alotted to humanity, by removing the cause of disease from the scalp— no maiter how long standing —the concurrent tes- timonials of the press and the certificates of nu- merous respectable individuals of both sexes, to the use of this curative, as well as of the recom. mendations of editors and certificates before aliu ded to, can be had of all agents. Baooxrizip, Mass., Jan. 12, 1255. Pror. Woov—Dear Sir—Having made triel of v Hair Restorative, it gives me picasure to say Rarus eifect has been excellent in removing in- flammaticn, dandruff, and a constant tendency to itching, with which I bave been troubled from childhood, and has aisot estored my hair, waich was becoming gray, tcl ce originaleolor. I have used no other oe with anything like ths sams Pleasure and profit. Yours, truly 3.K: brasa Pastor of Orthodox Church. Brookfield. CaRLYLs , June 27, 1352. 1 have used Prof. 0. J. Wood's Hatr Ree:ora- tive, and have admired Its wonderful effect. My hair was becoming, as I thorght, aturely gray; but by the use of his ‘‘Restorative” it has resuined its original color, end I have no doubt, permanently so. SIDNEY BREESE, Ex-Senator United States. Prov. Woop :—Dear Sir—My hatr commenced off some three or four years since, and con- tinued to do so until I became quite bald. I tried all the popular remedies of the day, but to no ef- fect, at last 1 was induced to use your celebrated Hair Restorative, and am very happy to say itis doing wonders. I have now a fine th of young as oo hire ‘ally recommend Its use to all siznilariy icted. A.C WILLIAMSON, D&COr Damen au Address 0. J. WOO -; Proprietors, Broadway, New Yor', and 111 Market street, St. Leuis, Mo. C. STOTT & CO , wholesale and retail Agent, Washington. F.W.DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. au l—ly DR. L. 5. WRIGHT'S UNFAILING “SCROFULOUS ANTIDOTE,” Per the Permanent Curs of CONSUMPTION Gad all other forms of SCROFULOUS ISEASES. of ayer Medicine is prepared by an eminent phy- sician pa ara om veges tice in New York v ich time Le constanUly used it with the most unbounded success, and created for ita reputation iu private practice, unequalled in the history of medicine. {tacts immediately upon the blood, cleansing it from all scrofulous humors or impurities, renovating und, by its owe qs, INVIGORATE TRE WHOLE StsteM, in proof of which, hundreds cf respectable wit- nesses froin the doctor’s privete practice have giv- = in their testimony, and entreat;:hose suffering rom any scrofulous aifection, to call wpom them Gad satisfy themselves. A Treatise on Scrofalous Disezses can be had gratis ee 409 Broadway, aud at tores gene ‘ ~ CHARLES Srore & oo Agents for Washington Ber ays DR. L. B. WRIGHT'S TASTELESS “LIQUID CATHARTIC,® Ok, FAMILY PHYSIC. 18 is the BEST, CHEAPEST, and MOST EFFICIENT CATHARTIC EVER OF- FERED TO THE PUBLIC. Itis bP ona) med avoiding the nau- seating effect of Pills, Gil, Senna, &c.,} and pro- ducing no griping or other painful effects. Unitke all other purgstives, it searches to the bottom of the disease, fhoroughiy cleanses the stomach, and leaves the bowels entirely free from coativeness. NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. Children drink it readily and without f o and NO MEDICINE IS MORE HIGHLY RE- COMMENDED by the MEDICAL FACULTY. Give ita trial and then judge for yourselves. It can be had wholesale and retaif at EU. STA BLER & CVS, Baltimore, or CHAS. STUTE & CO., Washington, D C. DR. WRIGHT'S PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 4¢9 Broadway, where the doctor can be consuited daily on diseases geuerally, from 12 to 2 p. m., without charge. 1 fT WARD LIVERY AND 8, . FIRS BLES. ALE STA | announcing to the public of Wash: that I have taken possession, by purchase, of the above Stables, on G street, near the War Department, (lately gry by A. Schwartz.) i wish to inform. them that it will be entirely conducted by and that ail orders left upon the premises aire tended to punctually with elegant C and omer drivers. The Riding s hoo! will be cont ducted by a professional equestrian qs spamed trans, in private or peli, as they may pret = trians, in or i Parltoular attention will’ be pata to horses Kept at Livery in his establishment. LZ et barouches or family ear- rlages, cat be satisfactorily secommodated, as as those desiring riding horses for gentlemes ‘FRIEDEREC KEMEYER K LA! ’ IGHT AND DARKNESS; or the Shadow of Fate. A soty of fashionabie Life. Paper cents 50 cents—cloth TAYLOR & MAURY’S su 27 Be » near Oth st AD IRONS. extra polished, the best in the city. Iron Holders, Furnaces, &c.. at 490 Sev aumenet, [rep 8] @. FRANCIS, — Eben > ___ EDUCATIONAL. CENTRAL ACADEMY, Corner E and Tenth streets, Washington. Stras Mexcuant, A. B. Rev. Gzo. W. DokRANcr, } Princtpais. The number cf Pupils limited to Fifty. fi gee of study ts th and compre- ive. Every effort will be made to secure the greatest mental and morrl improvement of students. Terms, per quarter of eleven weeks: b branches...... Higher English or Lati Modern GEORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- EMATICAL ACADEMY. yer bares crea havi Tented the bi in which the late Wm. R. Abbott, Esq , so and so favorably conducted his Acadeny > an having thus secured more ample aecommodations will receive an additional number of pupils, Early applications are Particularly reqnested, as it 1s im; t that all the scholars shot be pres- ent at the formation of the classes. cercises Monday, Sep- Principal, exe be resumed on tember 34. P. A. BOWEN, au 27 No. 94 West st., Geor; KUGBY ACADEMY, Fourteenth street, oppesite Franklin Square. HE duties of this Institution will be resumed on the second Monday in September. Num ber <f pupils limited. Circulars of the Academy can be obtained at the residence of the Principal, on N, between t2th and 13th sti @. F. MORISON.. XM RS. LUNDY will resume the duties of her School on Monday, September 3d, at No. 48 Louisiana avenue. au 30 RICH CURTAIN MATERIALS. Bt received and on szle an extensive supply 0 Superb Satin Brochatel, Iudia Satin Damask. Parisian Goblin, Satin Lain, Damask ditto, and Figured Lastiags for Drawing Rooms, Parlors, Dining Room, and Chamber Window Curtains Also, 10 cartons elegantly embroidered Lace and Muslin Under Curtains. ALSO, 20 dozen new style and elegant Cornices, 40 do new Paris Curtain Hands and Pins. Also, a full supply of 2ll the newest style pat- terns and fixtures for Lambriquans and Curtains To which the inhabitants of Washington, Al- exandria, end Georgetown, and environs is re- spectfaliy invited. Such are our facilities for buying-all Goods {n our line that we are enabled to sel] as Jow, if not lower, than other establishments of a s'milur character. In commencing our Fall onerations, we beg to assure ail who favor us with their custom that we shall concentrate ou: efforts to do a fair and equit- able business, and as far as possible for cash, feeling assured that it will be more advantageous both to buyer and seller. Those customers who have always paid us Promptly we shall still be happy to serve; but cash customers may rely on advantages to be had ou no otber terms CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. sep 17—Fteo ELEGANT CAR PETINGS. A be received, direct from England and manu- factory, and on sale— 100 pieces heavy three frame Brassels Tapestry, 50° do do imperial three-ply, and 75 do doubie ingrain Carpetings Also. 50 Pieces 4-1, 34,a°d 5-8 twilled and Plain Venettan Carpetings, for pessages and steps. We are sure we are safe in declaring that for stoutness of body, richness of de igns and colers, and reasonableness of price, ovr present stcck ef the above goods excel any others before offered for sale in this market We shail be daily in the Teceipt, for several days to come, of ovr additional supyilex of elegant Wiiton, Saxony, Velvet Tepestry, and plain Brus sels, and other Carpetinys, so that we shall be prepared to please all ta-tes; and, as our selec- tions have been made frem first hends, customers taay rely cn buying their supplies of us as cheap as any other house in the country caa sell them. CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. sep 17—Gteod , THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or HR. WM. HENRY PALMER RE now nearly completed, but 2 few vacan- cies yet remain to ve filled, for which ear! application is desired, as the number being lim{- ted no additional popils will be afterwards ad- mitted, Mr Patmer having determined to take no more than he can fully attend to. Due notice will be given to each pupfl of the first meeting for in- struction, and as an incentive to ireprovement he Foren: at the expiration of the first half year to ave a general examination of his Classes, to Which the parents and friends of each pupil will be invited, and - will be awarded to those who may have ovtained the greatest Gdeuiesey f Application to be made to Lim in person, at his residence, 233 F street. fe 85 per quarter of twenty lessons. sep FALL GODS. HS subscriber would invite the attention of his friend. and the public to his supe- rior stock of Goods for ventiemen’s wear for the Seen ne season just received, which will be made up to order inthe most approved styles, at the shor est notice, and at bis usually low prices. Thankful to his patrons for their liberal encouragement heretofore he is confi- dent that, from the facilities he now enjoys to be able to give all entire satisfaction. E. GODEY, Merchant Tailor, 8th st., 3 doors north Pa. av sep 6—dim AMERICAN HOTEL, Ne. 456 Pa. avenue, between 1% and Oth streets 8. HEFLEBOWER & L. T. LOVEE, PROPRIgTORS. fy 6—6m POTOMAC PAVILION. Mpue Proprietor respectfully taforms the public that the Pavilion will be kept open dur- ing the running of the Potomac Steamers. fi) ere are many families here who intend =i to remain throughout September, and he hopes that others may unite to enjoy the fine bath and ood Pinky Point, Aug. 25, 1955. au 27 MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CAPON SPRINGS! HE endere pened, buaving been solleited by many southern friends to extend the present season, have determined to keep the Mouniain House open for their accommodation until the 10th day of October. The three tournaments for the season will take Place on the 28th of August, the lth and 26th of september. “Phe fare will be reduced 85 per inonih and @2 per week, after the ist of September. au 4— BLAKEMORE & INGRAM. CENT Re sereoed elegantly fi MAGNIFICEN OBew' in A ished full seven octave Piano Foi tt Te- ceived, froma celebrated manufactory, in N. York, and must be sold withiufT ten day, at the astonishiag low price of 5 ‘Two fine rosewood Pianos from the celebrated establishment of Knabe, Gaehle & Co. Baltimore, have been used only a few pe Pa owners being compelled to leave the city, and we are au- thorized tovell them at the low price of 820 each. A second-hand Piano for $75 and one for $50. Always on hand the est and most reliable steck of fine Pianos am Palpits Gated Masic tore, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. and 10th sts. bs oop’ x J JOUN F, ELLIS. INDEPENDENT PGLICK. HE undersigned have entered into a firm for the purpose cf attending to all criminal and other business which may be entrusted to them, Any communicaticn from any part of the United St will be prompt! attended to, One of said firm will be found a times at John D. Clark’s United ptetes Police Office, No. 527 Twelfth st. WILLIAM H FANNING, JOHN H. STEWART, J. NORWOOD, BOLOMUN GODDARD. an neti tse plinth tsi cnt snes escent iain seseeninnshcsnbisbasesins Cu CRAYONS for use on the Blackboard, sold for the makers at Waltham, by the un- Box of 144 Cray 62 cents. FRANCK TAYLOR. NEW JEWELRY. . AAs Just received @ lot of new style JEW- ELRY, su h, as Bracelets, Pins, rings; also, Slesye Buttons and Studs. I invite my patrons and ed gag in general to call and a "_H. SEMKEN N6,390' Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. ‘Any Jewelry and Silverware made to order at short notice. 13 —tf sep ing EVENING STAR. LINES. . My soul thy sacred imagine keeps, hy Leagan are all cr thee i For nature in silence sleeps, And sil:nce broods o’er land and sea; Oh, in that still, m jous hour, How oft from ing dreams I start, To find thee but a fancy flower, Thou cherished idol of m Thou hast each dream ana Have I in turn one thought of Forever thine my dreams will be, Whate’er may be my fortune here ; I ask not love—I claira from thee Only one boon, a gentle tear; May e’er blest visicns from above Play brightlv round thy happy heart, And may ihe beams of peace and love Ne’er from thy glowing sou! de Farewell! are still with thee, Hast thou one tender thought of me! My Joys like summer birds may ar y hopes like summer biooms depart, But there’s one a that mem in my heart; at rr Bag on may fu, No pent to its leaves be ig ti heart, poreeys mine— Bot ft will itve and flourish s! As deathless as a thing of heaven. My soul greets thine, unasked, unsought— Hast thou for me one gentle thought * Farewell! farewell! my far-off friend! Between us broad, blue rivers flow, And forests wave Plains extend, And mountains in the sunlight glow; The wind that breathes upon try brow Is not the wind that breaths on mine, The star-beams shining on thee now Are not the beams that on me shine; But memory’s see is with me yet— Can’st thou the holy past forget? ‘The bitter tears that thou and I Mey, shed whene’er by anguish bowed, Exhaled into the noontid2 ay. Mav meet and mingle in the cloud 5 And thus, my much beloved titend, though we Far, far apart must live and move, Our soul when God shall set them free Can mingle in tue world of love ‘This was an cestacy to me— Say—would it be a joy to thee? THE POSTAL LaWs: Omitting the portions superseded, or repealed, or enacted for a temporary purpose. [continvgD.] See. 24. Resolved, That the Postmaster General shall be, and he ishereby authorized, in his discretion. to contract for cairying the mail on all the plank roads which have been, er shalt be constructed in the United States: and in all cases when, in his opinion, the pub- lic interest and convenience require it; and that for the time during which mails may be carried on such plank roads, or any part there- of, the same shall be, and they are ereby de- clared to be, post roads of the United States. Jownt Resolution of July 12, 1852. Sec. 25. And be it furtner enacted, That if any person shall, knowingly or wilfully, ob- struct or retard the passage of the mail, or of apy driver or carrier, or of any horse or car- riage carrying the ssme, he shall, upon con- vietion for every such offence, pay « fine not exceeding one hundred dollars; end if any ferryman shall, by wilful negligence, or re- fusal to transport the mail across any ferry, delay the same, he shall forfeit and pay, for every ten minutes that the same shall be so delayed. a sum not exceeding ten dollars. Sec. 9, act ve 1825. Seo. 26. dud be it further enacted, That whenever it shall be inade to appear to the satisfaction of the Postmaster General, that any roads established, or which may hereafter be estublished as a post road, is obstructed by fences, gates, or bars, or other than those law- fully used on turnpike reads to collect their toll, and not kept in good repair, with proper bridges and ferries, where the came may be necessary, it shall be the duty of tho Postmas- ter General to report the same to Congress with such information as can be obtained, to enable Congress to establish aéme other road instead of it, in the same main direction. Sec 27. And be it further enacted, That every Postmaster shall keep an office, in which ore or more persons shal! attend ou which 2 mail shall arrive, by land as well as on other days, at cuch hours as the Postmaster General shail direct, for the pur- pose of performing the duties thereof; and it shali be the duty of the Postmaster, at all rea- sonable hours, on every day of the week, to deliver, on demand, any letter, paper, or packet, to the person entitled to, or author ized to receive the same; and all letters brought to any post office half an hour before the time of making up the mail at euch office, shali be forwarded therein, except at such post offices where, in the opinion of the Post- master General, it requires more time for mak- ing up the mail, and which he shall accord- ingly prescribe; but this shall in no case ex- ceed one hour. See. 11, act of 1825 Ses. 28. And be tt further enacted, That if any postmaster shal! unlawfully detain in bis office any letter, package, pamphlet, or news- paper, with intent to prevent the arrival and delivery of the same to the person or persons to whom such letter, package, pamphlet, or newspaper may be addressed or directed in the usual course of transportation of the mail along the route; or if any postmaster shall, with iptent as aforesaid, give a preference to any letter, package, pamphlet, or newspaper, over another which may pass through his of- fice, by forwarding the one and retainiag the other,* he shall, on conviction thereof, be fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, aud imprisoned for aterm not excveding six months, and shall, moreover, be ferever there- after incapable of holding the office of post- peer in the United States, Sec. 32, act of 1 * Section 166 contains further provision on this subject. CHAPTER LI. FINANCE. j Soc. 29. Be it further enacted, That the revenues arising in the Post Ofice Department, and all debts due to tie same, shall, when collected, be paid, under the direction of the Postmaster General, into the Treasury of the United States. See. 1, aet of 1835 See. 30. And be it further enacted, That the Postmaster General shall submit to Congress atthe next and each succeeding annual ses- sion, specific estimates of the sums of money expected to be required for the service of the Department in the subsequent yeit, com- mencing on the first day of July, under the following heads, viz: ‘‘Compensation of Post masters,’’ “Transportation of the Mails,’’ “Ship, steamboat. and way-letters,’’ Wrap- ping paper,’’-‘ Office furniture,’? ‘ Adrer- tising,’’ **Mail bags,”’ ‘ Bianks,’? “ Mail- locks, keys, and stamps,’’ “ Muil de reda- tions and speciat agents,” ‘ Clerks for offices,” and ‘ Miscellaneous.’ And the Postmaster General shall render an accouat to Cougress, at cach succeeding annual session, of the amounts annually expended for each of the purposes above epecitied. Sec. 2, act of 1836. Seo. 31, And be it further enacted, That the gate sum required ‘ for the service of the Post Oflize Departisent’’ in each year, shall be appropriated by law out of the reve- nue of the Department, and that all payments of the receipts of the Post Office Department into the Treasury, shall be to the credit of said appropriation. See. 3, act of 1836. See. 2. And be it further exacted, That the sums appropriated for the service afore- said shall be paid by the Treasurer in the manner herein directed : Provided, That the compensation of postmasters, the expenses of |e offices, and such other expenses of the epartment for which appropriations have been made, as may be incurred by as postm! ters, may be deducted out of the proceeds of | De their offices, under the direction of the Post- master General: And provided, also, ‘That all charges against the Department by pust- Star. rm masters, on account of such ses, shall be submitted for examination PY the Auditor herein revided for; and that no such deduction be valid, unless the ex- | penditure so deducted, be found to have been made in ccnformity to law: And rowided, also, That the Postinaster General shall have wer to transfer debts due on account of the epartment, by rs and others, in | satisfaction of the legal demands for which | Sppropriations have been made, of such con- | tractors who may bo creditors of the Bepart- j ment, as shall asd given bonds, secu- j rity, to refaud any moneys that may come into their hands over and above the amount which may be fourd due to them on the set- t-ement of their accounts Sec. 4, act of 1838, Sec. 33. And bert further enacted, That the Treasurer of the United Stater shall give re- ceipts for all moneys received by bim to the ; credit of the appropriation for the service of the Post Office Department; which receipt | shal! be endorsed upon warrants drawn by the Postmaster General, and without sue warrant no acknowledgment for rea | re- osived as aforesaid shail be valid. See. , eet of 1836 Sec. 34. And be it further enacted, That the appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department, shall be disbursed by the Treasurer out of the moneys paid into the Treasury for the service of the Post Office De- spereats upon the warrants of the Postmas- ter General, Fs gee red and countorsigned as 1 Lercin provided, and e: ssing oa their faces the appropriation to nee whien they should be clarged. See. 6, act of 1836. Sec. 35. And be it further enacted, That the Treasurer shail render his accounts of the mo- neys received and paid by him on account of the Port Office Department, quarterly to the Auditor for the Post Office Department, here- inafter provided for, and shail transmit copies of the same, when adjusted by him, to the two Houses of Copgress. See. 7, act of 1836 Seo. 36. And be it further enacted, Trar the Auditor for the Post Office Department shail state and certify, quarterly, to the Post- master Genera!, accounts of the moaeys paid pursuant to appropriations, in each year, by postmasters out of the proceeds of their offices, towards the expences of the Department, un- der each of the heads of said expenses speci- fied in the second section of this act; upon which the Posumaster General shall issuo war- rrnts to the Treasuror of the United States, in case of the receipt and payment of the aid moneys into and out of the Treasury, in order that the samo may be carried tothe credit and debit of the appropriation for the service of the Post Odice Department, on the books of the Auditor for said Department. Sec. 10 ect of 1836 Sec. 37. And be it further enacted, That the accounts of the Post Uffce Department shall be kept in such manner as to exhibit the amounts of its revenues, derived respectively from ‘‘letter postages,”’ “newspapers and pamphiets,”’ and “‘ fines;’’ and the amount of its expenditures, for each of the following ob- jects, namely: “‘compensation of postmas- ters,’ “ rae ybesiee of the mails,’’ © ship, steamboat, and way letters,"* “‘ wrapping pa- per,” ‘office furniture,’ advertising,’’ “mail bags,”’ ‘‘ blanks, mail locks, keys, and stemp:,”” ‘“niail depredations and special agents.”’ “clerks for offices,’ and “ miscel- lanevus.”” See. 12, act of 1836. CHAPTER it. LETTINGS OF MAIL CONTRACTS. See. 33. Aud he it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Postinaster General to give public notice inone* newspaper pablished at the seat of Governmentof the United States, and in one or more of the newspapers publish- ed in the State or States, or Territory, where the contract is to be performed, for at least twelve weeks before entering into any coutract for carrying the mail, that such contract is in- tended to be made.f and the day on which it is to be concluded, describing the places from and to which such mail is to be conveyed, the time at which it is to be made up, and the day and hour at which it is to be delivered: Pro- vided, That no contract shall be entered into fora songer term than fourj years. Sec. 10 act of 1825. _ * See No 213 for fortier legislatiog on this sub- ject ¢ The Joint Resolution of 20th February, 1615, authorizes the Postmaster General to make con- tracts for ra‘lroad service wighout etches t It will be seen by reference to sections 149 and 154 that contracts for sundry for, ign and steam- boat maiis may be made for periods cf ten years. See. 39. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Postmaster General befure advertising for proposals for the trans portation of the mail, to form the best judg- ment practicable as to the mode, time, aud frequency of transportation on each route, and to advertise accordingly. Ne consoli- dated or combination bid shail be reccivad, and no additioual compensation shall be made to aay muil contractor so as that the compensa- tion for additional regular service shall ex- ceed the exact proportion which the original compensation bears to the original servi stipulated to be performed ; and no extra al- lowance shall be made to any contractor, by the Postmaster General, for an increase of ex- edition in the transportation of the mail, an- jess thereby the empioyment of additional stock or carriers by the coutractor shail be rendered necessary ; and in euch case the ad- ditional compensation shall never beara gr ter proportion® to the additional stock or Tiere rendered necessary, than the sum stipu- lated in the originaleontract bears to the stock and cariiers necessarily employed in its execu tien ; and when any extra service chall be or- dered, the amount of the allowance therefor in dollars and cents shall be signified in the order for such service, and be forthwith en- tered upon the bo. ks of the Post Office Depart- ment, aud no additional compensation shall be paid for any extra regular service rendered betore the issuing of such, and the making of such entry; and every order, entry, or meio- randam whatever, on which any actiou of the Department is to be had, allowance made, or money paid, and every contract, paper or ob- ligation drawn up in said office, by apy officer thereof, shall have afiixed to it its true date; and every paper relating tocontracts or allow- auces filed in said office, shall have the date of its filing endorsed thereon And whenever it shall Lecome necessary to change the terms of any existing contract in any vther meuner than that designated in this act, or to enter into a contract.for the transportation of the iuail at any other time than at the annua! let- ting, the Postiaster General shall give no- ticey in one newspaper published at Washing- ton city, and in one newspaper published as near as may be to the route on which the sor- vices are to be performed, for at least four weeks before changing or making such con- tract, inviting proposals thereior; which pro- posals sl be received aud opened, and such proceedings thereon had, in all things as at the annual lettings: Provided, however, That | the Postmaster General may make temporary contracts until a regular letting can take place, Sec. 23, act of 1833. * Sec, 45 shows the prior legal provision on this subject. compilation modifies this pro- J Sec. 213 of this vision. See also note to No. 38, Sec. 40. And be it further enacted, That in all cases where any sum or sums of mouey have been paid out of the fundsof the Post Office Department to any individual or indi- viduals, under pretence that service bas beon ed therefor when in fact sueb aervice as not been performed, or by way of addi- tional allowance for incressed servige actually eee, when mers age aS ag ex- ceeds the sum w! rovisions of law, ht rightfuily have soe la therefor, in all other cases where the moneys of ibe partment have been paid over toany per> son in uence of fraudulent representa+ tions, or by the mistake, collusion, or misson* duct of avy officer or clerk of the Department, >| « THE WEEELY STAR. This excelient Family and News Journal—con taining « greater variety of interesting reading thas can be found in aay other—is published oa Satur- day morning. Single copy, per annum .....+.sseve-eseeeeBl 00 To cLUBs. Fecotiasccec copies. 7” Caen, rrvantasty im anv. Gan ) can See. 17, further enacted, Proposals for mail contracts shall be to the Department sealed, and shall be oat until the biddings are closed, meee opened and marked in the sistant P. a execute or form a act of is8P Bec. 42 And be it shell be the dut; neral io all futuro lettings of contracts for the trans- portation of the mail, to let the same, in every case, to the lowest bidder, guaranties for faithful performance, other reference to the mode of such transpo: tation than may be necess.ry to provide for the due celerity, certainty, and Security of such transportation ; nor shall any new con- tractor hereafter be required to purchase out, or take at s valuation, the stock or vehicles of any previous contractor for the same route. Sec. 18, act of $4 March, 1845. {To 2E coytincED.} Fall Fevers and How to Avoid Them The season bas come when fevers prevail. A fever taken in the fall, moreover is more apt vo be stubborn than one caught in the spring. Under these cireumstances, a few hints wi regard to autumnal fevers, may do good. Most fovers are the resuits of curelessness. Of course, we s; of fever in its ordinary ‘orm, and not of it when epidemic. The pre- Vailing fevor of the fall season is the intermit- tent, commonly known as the e. in which the fever goes off for o time, or intermits, ma- king way for an access of cold, which, in se vere cases, rises toa chill, which shakes the whole person. This fever, once taken, is fre- quently not got rid of till the following spring, and often hang about the victim for a jonger time continually recurring. A drink of iced iemouade, or a northeasterly wind, has boen known to bring back this fever, long efter the individual has sup himself cured of it. Not unfrequently it is prevent when least suspected. A nervow irritability, a slight disposition to chilliness, and a fecling of inde- seribable wretchedness, often attend persons, who are yet unable to tell what is the matter with them. They really suffer from intermit- tent fever. In fact, it provails, under this jow type, to a far greater degree that is goner- ally i ed. Exposure to the night air, at this season, sitting in damp rooms or remaining with wet clothes on, are the most ordinary examples of the carlessoess through which this fever is caught. Citizens who aro visiting in the country, or who live in suburban ) are particularly liable to intermittent, for they sitout in the moonlight, without their heads being covered, just as they would in town, and the consequence is afitof chills. Others, forgetting that country houses are damper than city ones, neglect to make fires, morn and evening, atbing almost indispensible for health for though farmers do not do this, itis because sod sitin their kitchens, where there are such fires, and therefore do not feel the need of it. Physicians attribute these fevers to the miasm in the atmo<phere, caused by thedecay of vegetable matter ian damp loosiities. In- termittents always prevail most, where, after heavy rains inJune and Juiy, the sun comes euthotia August and September. To live near a tract of land actually buried under wa- ter, is not, therefore, as untealthy, as to re- side near a half drsined meadow or swamp. High lands, generally, though not invariably, arcexempt. A wood or hill sheltering a house from the winds that blow from a noxious lo- cality, frequently protects the inmates from taking the disease. Care, in svoiding an intermittent, is the mere necessary, because the fever sometimes, though not often, runs into severe types. Next in danger to intermittent is the remittent, in which the fever subsides for a while, but af- terwords returns with its old violence. The ordinary bilious fever is of this character. The continued fevers are the most dangerous of all. When the yellow fever prevails epidemi- cally, fevers of less virulence. and of ail types, rage in the same region, attacking those who escape the pestilonee, and some physicians say that they also exist, toa greater degree than usual, fora year or two preceding the epi- demic, thus giving warning of its go eget But this opizion is not universally held. A careful collection and analysis of f: de- rived from the late experience of New Orleans, Savannah and Norfolk, might, however, defi- bitely determize this question Exhaustion of the physical powers, either by excess, fatigue, or protracted grief, renders the individual peculiarly liable to fall fever The surest way to avoid them is to live mod- erately, eating nourishing food, —s moe exercise, and cultivating cheerfulness of min An “ounce of preventive,” remember, is worth “always a pound of cure.”’—Phile Ledger. Tax Evrecr ta late anniversary of Yale College, Prof. Si'liman was called out by a complimentary toast. In the course of his remarks the Professor proceeded, for the bene- fit of the younger brothers present, to aay how it was that at his age (76 years) he enjoyed such excellent health and epirite. said that at thirty he was cere and feeble He out off determinedly al! stimulants, and has used none since. He dieted one year, and thetl returned to his labor He ate always pian, dilutent drinks He eschewed tobsoco in every form. Every morning used the sponge and cold water, and ieit now uo less power of endurance than when he was a young man, and no abatement of intellectual power ty “I say, Mister, bow came your eyes so ali fired ccooked?”” “My eyes?” “ Yes.”* ** By sitting between two gals, and trying wo look love to both at the same time.”’ —_—_—_—_—_—_———————————— OFFICIAL. Traascay DerantuEnt, Arg. 3, 1955 Notige is hereby given to holéers of stock of the joan authorized by the act of 1348, redeemable on and after the 12th November, 1356, (hat the whole or any part of that stock will be purchased by this department at any time previous to the 30th No vember next, for which 3 per cent. premium wiil be paid in addition to the sums expressed in the certiGeates. And to the holders of the stocks of the other loans of the United States, that purchases of the same to the amount of $1,310,000 will also be made during the same period at the following rates : For stock of the loan of 1812, a premium of 16 Per cent; for stock of the leans of 1947 and 1848, a Premium of 15 per cent ; and for stock issued un- Ger the act of 1950, commonly called Texas-in- demumity stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Interest will also be allowed, at the rete stipu- Inted in the certificates, from the ist July last to the day of settlement here, with one day in addi- tion, to enable the Treasurer's draft to reach the y- cuaniiny wigan tb tite Gaaiaiotee Ger the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States by the party entitled to reestive the purchase-money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts pon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive en Ba JAMES GUTERIE, eu (—4tNovs0 Secretary of the Treusury,