Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISNED EVERY A¥YTERNOUN, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) eter — 9 tga sy W. BD. WALLACGH, ‘Will be served to subseribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served im packages at 37} ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price ls THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a yearin advances, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of RK cents a week. 7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. JOHN R. BLVANS. WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, DEALERS IN HABDWARE, COACH TRIMMINGS, &e., No. 326 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth sts, Washington, D.C. HOUSE lion erie sonia , German Silver, Albata ver ene > Tea, Table and Dessert 3: Carvers and Rorke, Steels, Knives and with- “Griaenis, Block Tin and Plated sticks, Shovel and Tongs, Waffle Irons, ober ape Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Grid- jrons, Ovens, &c. BUILDING MATERIALS. at Cottage, Closet, Cupboar Tul, ae ai ekiade, le, Door, and Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and koa Sa ey Door sidhien "s Shutter Screws a 5 oe Handrail Screws, Door Knobs ‘ Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &e. CABINET MAKERS’ GOODS. Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair Springs Venitian Llind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Ends Brackets, Furniture Nails Glue, Coin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw es, ko CARPENTERS? GOODS. , Saws, Drawing Knives. Chisels and Gouges, Plane Irons Augers, Braces and Bits, Boring Machines, Ham- mers, Hatchets, — *: Bevels, Squares, G xes, &c. BPrACkSAIITH & COACH SIAKERS? eoops. Black and Bright Springs, Axies, Felloes, Shafts, ruse, SSESesad Sad te Bands, Stum; Sleigh Runners, Silvered and Brass Joints, ee mee a Fe ge x 4 Curtain Frames, Lamps, Ins ni: ining 5 p : aoa re Laces Tassel juttons, Tacks. ane od Plain and Endmelied ‘Conese : » ussia Duck, Enametied Leather, Dash Leather, ae ELVANS & THOMPSON,” jel-im 8 Pa. avenue. ENWOUCD CEMETERY, Office No. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, OVER THE SAVING’S BANK.) HIS CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of the celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and situated on the high ground distant one and a quarter miles north of the Capitoi—North Capitol street leading directly to the gateway. This Company have secured a charter from Con- gress, appropriating their ground forever to burial If) , making a fee title to the purchaser, and oe ibiting all encroachments from legislation or otherwise, which is of vast importance to those who wish their dead to repose where they have the n, for it has become a custom in all other cities when the burial ground valu- able for other purposes, to sell it, and throw the dead promiscously into one large pit, and legal measures ar prevent it, as no tiles are given to the 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. M0Seventh street, or any other undertaker, will be Promptly attended to. Je 18—ty COFFIN WAREROOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CU., UNDERTA- ¢ KERS—residence4i8 Seventh Street, between and Hq streets. | Interments procured in any grouns orcemetery” Coiins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages. Hearse, 2nd every article for interments of the best quality furnished at short notice, on the Most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the Bight. Having the exclusive right of pak “he Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the @ead for any !ength of time. dy 11—ly DENTISTRY. R. MUNSON respectfolly calls tion to Lis new, patent and gree poe atten- ama nethod of setting Ar-; ‘lal Te n Continuous Gum toe CTION OF THE ART. This ne of Ti as the following advantages over al others, vi: GREAT STRENGTH, CLEAN- LINES2; COMFORT and BEAUTY, vieing with Nature in these respects, and in some others poe: Public inspection tz respectfully solic- Please call and see specimens. CAUTION —No other Dentistin the District of 4 has aright to make this style of teeth. N. B.—Teeth constitutionally heal Y, Plugged 8nd warranted for life. Office and house No. 293 E street, near the cor- Ber of Peana. cvenue and Lith strest. ap 2— i Se ea nee ree ere S ARDWICHE’S British Peerage for 1855; 1 vol. Lomas Sather ausan Hardwiche’s Britis! et an nightage for 1565; 1 vol. London. 37 caus . Lives of living British Statesmen; 1 vol. Lon- don, 1855. 75 cents. British Political Eloquence—Speeches of emi- neat British Statesmen during the 39 years peace; 1 vol. London, 1955. 1.25. Barrett's [talian and English Dictionary, 2 large volumes, London, 1835. $9.50. The Code Napoleon, li rally translated into 2. in, 19: Sd mary Of Military Science; 1 Donaldson’s Text Book ef Rural Architecture, Engineering, and Sarveying, for country pa: mea aud owaers of landed property; 1 vol. Lon- don, engravings. FRANCK TAYLOR. sep 20 peBiic SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SE- MINARIES.—All the School Books in gen- eral use throughout the District of Columbia, to- gether with an assortment of School Stationery, at very low prices, on sale at = TAYLOR & MAURY’S, Booksellers, near 9th street. GEST OF EXCHEQUER REPORTS, from 1821 to 1551, inclusive, 1 vel William: on Personal Property, with American Notes, | vol The pe re Chronologically arranged, by William Wallace, 1 vol sep it FRANCK TAYLOR. RESERVING KETTLE: a fresh supply of Clerke’s E Kettles, ali sizes. Persons Wishing the very best Article manufactured, at a very low price, are in- Vited to call at the Housekeepers’ Furnishiag Store, 190 Seventh street. seps Wtcies, G. FRANCIS. JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, §c. M W.GALT & BRO. are constantly — large invoices of the above—and offer every article in their line at the lowest rates GOLD AND =ILVER WORK of every de- scription made to order, such as TESTIMONI- A richly embellished with pret late de- Wier SILVER TEA SEs, DINNER SER- £3, &ec » Cc. Precious Stones set ia the most modern styles. ARMS, CRES'S, MOTTOES, &c., cut in Stone and Meta! M. W. GALT & BRO., 321 Ps. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts, au 30—tf CABAS, WORK BOXES, &c. Hexceinson & MUNRO have just received direct from the manufacturer a and handsome assortment of Cabas in calf and Tarkey morocco, o: all sizes zad superior oe 5 Also, an assortment of Ladies’ Work Boxes and Dressing Cases, portable Writing Desk, Gent’s Shaviag Cases, furnished and unfurnished; watch stands, &c., tovether with a large assortinent of fiae Molre Antique, Mohair and Silk Elastic La- dies’ Belts, oe of which (he attention of the lic is invi = HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts, au 3i—tf ee OK BINDERS’ PASTE BRUSHES & GLUE. Also, Patent eo ve for Pca Se 2 bladders. $ Mels Pay, OOWELL’ & MOR LL, No 223 C street, between 6th and 7th. au 2i—im FANCY nae hope yee SEMKEN, J ’ & H. No. 330 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts., is prepared to make to order any device that. may be suggested. suchas Flower uets, Bracelets, Breast Pins, Ear Rings, Chains, Crosses, Rings, Chartelains, &e. Also, Jet Ornaments for sale. F iL?” Persons may rely upon their own hair be- ag used. jy 31—tr ‘RS. A. €. REDMOND'S NEW GAL- M of Daguerrean Art.—Havi. ‘the antenetan ex, artist, is ce ded at pena srry ly ay in the , and at prices. No. 290 Pa. avenue, northwest oxanes 1th , over Feud & Bro’s Drug Store, pe Eben VOL. VI. DE. SHINN Ondenny ih Philadelphia . Vv. N e Taine toes of George. fully town and its vicinity that he has loca- ted himself fi ta - vfeeton. for the purpose of prac- ington st., abo’ Street, Georgetown, D. C. eye he WEBER'S AND. favorite band fur- usual for Excursions, Sere- Balls, Parties, Exhibitions, &c. Orders may be left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music’ De- pot, or at the residence of the leader, four doors east of General Henderson’s residence, Navy Yard. jy 23—2m poret STRI ae pus old established nish music as nades, Pic Nics, = Se eae ree ae veg wid en ee ‘yet ape is suitable for any and Sat T and is warranted to give sattatecthon to those who may be pleased to en: them, either asa Brass, Reed, or Cotillon Band. Any number of musicians to be had at the short- est notice, by applying to pees TPREDERIC PROSPERI Leader, at Taltavull’s — opposite t! ks. N. B.—Orders left at Hilbus & Hitz’s Music De- pot will be promptly attended to. may tm _ ESPUTA’S EXCELSIOR B pws Band is now again fally o ized, to which has been added Lewis Wel 's cele- brated Cotillon Band. They now namber 18 per- formers, and comprise the best musical talent in this city. This Band is now ready to furnish = number of Musicians on all occasions for Military or Civic Parades, Parties, Balls, Pic Nics, ades, &c , and they guarantee to entire satisfaction on all oceastons. The thankful for pas! favors, would respectfully solicit a continuance of public patronage Allorders leftat Messrs. Hilbus & Hitz’s Music Store will be punctually attended to, or b appli- cation to the Leader, at No. 542 Seventh street east, near the Navy Yard. JOHN ESPUTA, sep 17—2m* Leader. SILVER WARE. SEMKEN, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and © 10th streets, offers his large stock of pure Silver Ware, consisting of Coffee and Tea » complete, Sugar Bowls, Cream Goblets, Cups, Spoons and Forks, and a magnificent assortment richly chased fancy silver ware suitable for gifts, at reduced prices. Persons in want of any of the above articles are invited to call. Being mostly of our own manufacture, we war- rant it sterling. iD Silverware of any d: made to order at short notice, Particular attention is paid in get- ung > ‘Testimonials, Premiums, &c. au l—tr : SOMETHING TO OLD AND YOUNG. PROFESSOR WOOD'S HAIR RESTORATIVE. HIS pre; on, although less than two years before the ponile; owing to its wonderful ef- fects upon the human hair and scalp, has already obtained a celebrity and sale perfectly un . It has without theordinary apallance used for such pu: » Won its way, been heartliy weleomed to most of the cities and towna in the United States, the Canadas, and the West India Islands. Nor is this result surprising when it is remembered that its pularity is based upon its merits, aqely as established by actual tests. That this pi ration will actually Restore Bray Hair to its Natural Color, produce a luxuriant atthe 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 thus render the hair soft, ‘lossy and wa’ destroy diseases of the scalp, and expel dandru! 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- = attest. That by a proper use of this It estorative the hair can be made to attain and retain its natu- ral color to almost any age slotted to humanity, by removing the cause of disease from the seal no matter 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 allu- ded to, can be had of all agents, Baooxrizip, Mass., Jan. 12, 1855. Pror. Woop—Dear Sir—Having made trial of ‘our Hair Restorative, it gives me pleasure to sey its effect has been excellent in removing in- flammation, dandruff, and a constant ten to itching, with which I have been troubled from childhood, and hus also eztored halr, which was becoming gray, toi cs orizinal color. I have used no other article, with anything like the same pleasure and profit. Yours, truly 3.K. brace Pastor of Orthodox Church, Brookdeld. CaRLyLr Ill.) June 27, 1863. L have used Prof. 0. J. Wood's Bair Restora- tive, and have adinired its wondorful effect. My hair was becoming, az I thought, prematurely gray; but by the use of his “Restorative” it haz permanealy 50." SIDNEY BREESE” 80. 9 oh Ex-Seaator United States. Pror. Wood :—Dear Sir—My hair commenced falling off some three or four years since, and con- tin to do so until I became quite bald. I tried all the popular remedies of the day, bat to no ef- fect, at last I was induced to use your celebrated Hair ve, and arm very happy to say itis doing ers. I have now a ne th of young ee —_ epee | recommend its use to al similezi ic! ‘f A.C WILLIAMSON, opeco> Proprieto tors, 16 Address O. J. WO +p Pro} TR, Broadway, New York, and 114 Market street, St. Lo’ 0. C. STOTT & CO , wholesale and retail Agent, Niemen 3B. W.DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agent, Philadeiphia, Pa. au l—ly DR. L. B. WRIGHT'S UNFAILING “SCROFULOUS ANT = Wor ths Permanent Cure of CONSUMPTION and ali other forms of SCROFULOUS ISEASES. 1S Medicine ts by an eminent phy- sician of eighteen tice in New York wer pb which time he constantly used it with the most unbounded success, and created for it a reputation in private tice, unequalled in the history of medicine. {tacts iramediately upon the blood, cleansing it from all scrofulous humors or impurities, renovating and its magie pow- es, INVIGORATE THE eHOLE SYSTEM, in proof of which, hundreds of respectable wit- nesses from the doctor’s private practice have giv- en in their, testimony, and entreatfthose from any scrofulous alfaction, to call wpom them and satisfy themselves. A Treatise on Scrofulous Diseases can be had gratis at PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 400 Broadway, and at Drug Stores generally. in CHARLES srors & CO., Agents for Washington TASTELESS “LIQUID CATHA As “LIQ OR, FAMILY PHYSIC. 18 isthe BEST, CHEAPEST, and MO8S® EFFICIENT CATHARTIC EVER OF- FERED TO THE PUBLIC. itis TASTELESS, (thereby avoiding the nau- seating effect of Pills, O11, Seana, &c.,) and pro- ducing no griping or other painful effects. Unlike all other tg orks it searches to the bottom of the disease, roughly cleanses the stomach, and leaves the bowels entirely free from costiveness. NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. Children drink it readily and without forcl. . and NO MEDICINE IS MORE HIGHLY RE- COMMENDED by the MEDICAL FACULTY. Give it a trial and then j It can be had wholesale retail at E.H.STA BLER & CO.’S, Baltimore, or CHAS. STOTT & CO., Washi: a, D C. . DR. had jgate Fe SELLE Re BRE, 409 Broadway, where doctor can consulted daily oa diseases generally, from 12 to 2 p. m., without charge. je 13—6m 1RST WARD LIVERY AND SALE STA- = BLES. 'N announcing to the public of Washington that I havetaken Isceieanton, by A meres of the above Stables, on G » near the War Department, (latel: grad A. Schwartz.) I wish that it will be entirely conducted by yee, attended to punctualty whith dlegant ft Currages and t careful drivers. The Riding hool will be con- ducted by a equestrian and j having stated hours for lady eques in private or public, as may prefer. attention will be to uerses kept at Livery in his establishment. Persons reg 9 or Satatiy eas. can accommodated, ore those desiring riding horses for gentlemea sa FRIEDERECK LAKEMEYER, yim Agen' z EDUCATIONAL. RAL ACADEMY, ie e ese ie aes Washington. ILAS MERCHANT, A. B. Rev. Gro. W. Domrancr, } Princ! pals. The number of Pupils limited to Fifty. yas course of study is thorough and compre- hensive. Every effort will be made to secure the greatest mental and more! improvement of students. Terms, per quarter of eleven weeks : English branches....... ee English or Lati in and Greek, with the above. Modern 1) CXETE.ceeseees sep 15—iw GEORGETOWN CLASSICAL AND MATH- EMATICAL ACADEMY. HE bsp cone having rented the building in. which the late Wm. R. Abbott, Esq ., so Jong and so favorably conducted his Academ > an having thus secured more ample ac: will receive an additional number of pupils. Early applications are Particularly pepe as pres- itis ap oe that all the scholars shou ent at the formation of the classes. The exercises will be resumed on Monday, Sep- tember 3d. P. A. BOWEN, Principal, au 27 No. 4 West st., Geor, 5 KUGBY ACADEMY, Fourteenth street, opposite Franklin Square. KLE daties of this Institution will be resumed on the second Monday in September. Num ber cf pupils limited. Circulars of the Academy can be obtained at the tasidence of the Principal, on N, between 12th and 13th streets. G. F. MORISON. ‘THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES OF MR. WM. HENRY PALMER ARE now perf completed, but a few vacan- cies yet remain to be filled, for which earl application 1s desired, as the number being limi- no additional pupils will be afterwards ad- mitted, Mr. Palmer having determined to take no more than he can fully attend to. Due notice will be given to each pupil of the first meeting for in- struction, and as an incentive to improvement he [oes at the expiration of the first half year to ave @ general examination of his Classes, to which the parents and friends of each pup will be invited, and prizes will be awarded to those who may have obtained the greatest proficiency. Application to be made to him in person, at his residence, 233 F street. —— ‘85 per quarter of twenty lessons. sep ions FALL GooDs. f hicks subscriber would invite the attention of his friends and the public to his supe- rior stock of Goods for ventlemen’s wear for the approaching season just received, which will be made up to order in the most approved styles, at the shortest notice, and at his ih low prices. Thankful to his patrons for their I{beral encouragement heretofore he is confi- dent that, from the facilities he now enjoys to be able to give all entire satisfaction. £. G@ODEY, Merchant Tailor, Sth st., 3 doors north Pa. av sep 6—dim AHERICAN ROTEL, Ne. 456 Pa. avenue, between 4}; and Cth streets, 8. HEFLEBOWER & L. 7. LOVET?, PROPRIETORS. POTOMAC PAVILION. HE Proprietor respectfully informs the public that the Pavilion will be kept open dur- Ing the running of the Potomac Steamers. There are Vt A families here who intend to remain throughout September, and he hopes that others may unite to enjoy the ane bath and fishi: W. W. DI au2 Pinxy Pornt, Aug, 25, 1955. MOUNTAIN HOUSE, CAPON SPRINGS! Tas undersigned having been solicited 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 [Sore ie ig 28th of August, the 12th and 26th of eptember. ‘The fare will be reduced $5 per month and $2 per week, after the Ist of Cee au H— BLAKEMORE & INGRAM. INDEPENDENT POLICE. uf eae undersigned have entered into a firm for the purpose of attending to all criminal and other business which may be entrusted to them, Any communicaticn from any part of the United States will be promptly attended to. One of said firm will be found at all times at John D. Clark’s United Stetes Police Office, No. 527 Twelfth at. WILLIAM H FANNING, JOHN H. STEWART, J. NORWOOD, SOLOMON GODDARD. _8u 27—Im (Organ) A CAUTION 'S necessary only to those who have not yet used iy superior Black Tea at fifty cents a pound, against the imposition that Is cay siemapeet, by some persons of elastic conscience to palm off Tea Tepresenting itto be the same kind as mine. The way to nail the deception to the forehead of the parties so attempting, is by a trial, samples of which can be had gratuitously The balance of the chop-mark, forty-five boxes of this article of the latest importation is in my store, and by the Lal families can have it reasonably less than at re- tall. One hundred and-ten Magnolia hams, the last to be received this season, to be had only at my store. Green conserve and pincer ginger. All the condiments necessary for American, French, and English preserving and aa Burecider vin- egar, glass and stone jars of sizes for jellies, preserves and pickles, with a variety of fresh gro- ceries unsurpassed. Z.M.P. KING. Corner of Vermont avenue, | and 15street, north- east of Jackson Statue sept 5. IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN, REAT INDUCZMENTS FOR YOU TO 3\ Li AND SEE —The undersigned gives noti e:> his friends and the public that he has just received his stock cf Fail and Winter Goods, comprising all the latest styles and c-lors of Cloth, Cas-imeres, and Vestings; which goods will be made up to order in the most elegant manner, as he has some of the best workmen in the United States at work forhim. Being agent for Scott, the Reporter of Fashions, you may rely upon get- ting the most fashionable Clothing. READY-MADE CLOTHING of his own make; such as Over-garments, Frock, Dress, and Business Coats, Pants, and Vests, from medium to very superior ee All the above goods will be sold at very low prices—for instance, a whole suit, Coat, Pants, and Vest, for the small sum of 815. Overcoats, beautiful style, from $10 to $20 Pants, do do 3to 10 Vests, do do 2.50to 10 He respectfully solicits a call from all in want of clothing. FURNISHING GOODS, such as ig ee ng Moa Stocks; Hand- kerchiefs, Scar: m c. “PB. W. BROWNING, Under United States Hotel, between 3d and 4% streets, Pa. avenue. sep 14—3m MR. W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANO FORTECLASSES In Georgetown and Alexandria. | obedience to the numerous requests for the in- troduction of the Piano forte Ciasses into the above cities, Mr. W.H. Palmer is willing to un- dertake one @lass in each city, to be conducted on the same principles as those already formed in Washington. A joms to be made by letter or in to mrt ‘almer, at bis residence, No. 233 F street, Washington. Terms $5 per quarter. sep 10— —— GKO. H. VARNELL & J. W. MANKINS, Meuse, Sign and Fancy Painters, ‘OULD lally call the attention of the Public to their specimens of yay, Signs, to be seen at all times at their place of business. Persons building and ridg would do weil to give us a call as we are determined to use every Sn atl Part ‘o give geneeal Satisfaction. Place of business on Resnavenua, between 6th and 7th streets, north side, next to the Varnum Oia Gk tended to. fg Pie a a TUFFED GAME AND OTHER BIRDS. , for sal sep 19—-€03t (Union) ing WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 EVENING STAR. AUTUMNALIA. 4 DIRGE AND ITS ANSWER, The tints of the summer are fast, And the sere leaves are falling with every blast ; And | think at the close of each shortening day, ‘That another bright summer bas passed away: It has past, like the rest, with its hopes and its Now brighténea by smiles, now bedimmed by It apt like the rest, with its pleasures and And’ ike them, it must never return again. The fast falling leaves and these withering flowers Are an emblem of man and his flee‘ ii hours ; For he basked for awhile in the eun's bright may, And the summer of life has past away. And the autumn of life is chill and drear, When like leaves of the forest our hopes appear As they droop one by one from the withering spray, And the autumn of life has past away ! And the winter of life is sad and cold, ae oe feelings are dull and the heart grown ol And we long for the rest that the weary shall have In the silence and gloom of the passionless grave! But the grass of the grave can new flowerets send forth ; And the soul of the just hath a refuge of worth, And the spring of exernits blossoms for aye, And its leaves never fade nor its blossoms decay. Though the sun never shines in those Tegions so t, vote Lamb that was slain in their shadowless i And the pavement of sapphires can never be dim, For ’tis bright with the radiance reflected by Him. Unfading the glories, unsated the heart— The one never ilags, nor the other de; 5 And the eye never tires, tho’ anbounted ¢ the view, And the joys, tho’ unchanging, forever are new ! ‘The muse on the emblems of earthly decay, Yet *mid the darkness, a promise of day ; Ase panty *mid the rustling of sere leaves and lowers, The harps of the angels in amarynth kowers ' THE POSTAL LAWS: Omitting the portions superseded, or repealed, or enacted fora temporary purpose. (continvEp. ] CHAPTER Vir. RATES OF POSTAGE. See. 65. And be it further enacted, That every letter or packet brought into the United States, or carried from one port therein to an- other, in vd private ship or vessel, shall be charged with six cents, if delivered at the post viiice where the same shall arrive ; and if des- tined to be conveyed by post to any place, with two cents added to the ordirary rates of post - age. Sec. 15, act of 1825. Sec. 66. And be it further enacted, That the deputy postmasters, and other agents of the Postmaster General, shall duly account and answer to him for all way-letters which shall come to their hands; and for this purpose the post riders and other carriers of the mail re- ceiving any way-letter or letters, (and it shall be their duty to receive them, if presented more than one mile from a post office,) shall deliver the same, together with the postage, if paid, at the first post office to which they shall afterwards arrive, where the postmaster shall duly enter the same, and specify the number and rate or rates in the post bill, adding tothe rate of each way letter one cent, which shall be paid by the postmaster to the mail carrier from whom such way-letters shall be received. Sec. 20, act of 1823. Sec. 67. Lett enacted, That the better to en- able the postal treaty with Great Britain to go into full effect with equal advantage to both countries, letters shall be mayled as composin one rate only where the letter does not excee: the weight of half an ounce avoirdupois ; where it exceeds a half ounce but does not ex- ceed an ounce, as composing two rates; where it exceeds an ounce but does not exceed two ounces, as composing four rates; where it ex- ceeds two ounces but does not exceed three ounces, as composing six rates; where it exceeds three ounces, but does not cxceed four ounces, as composing eight rates; and ia like progres- sion for each additional ounce, or fraction of an ounce, and that each rate shall be subject to the full tage charge ; that letters re- fused, or which cannot be delivered, may be immediately returned to the dead letter office, and that newspapers not sent from the office of publication shall be charged with the same postage as other papers. Sec. 3, act of March 3, 1349. Sec. 68. Be tt further cnactyl, That from and after the thirtieth day of June, eighteen hundred and fifty-one, in licu of the rates of postage now established by law, there shall be charged the following rates, to wit: For every single letter in manuscript, or paper of any kind upon which information shall be asked for, or communicated in writing, or by marks or sigus, when conveyed wholly or in’ part by sea, and to or from a foreign country, for any distance over twenty-five hundred miles, twenty cents, and for any distance under twenty-five hundred miles, ten cents, (except- ing, however, all cases where such postage has been or shall be adjusted at different rates by es treaty or convention, already concluded or hereaiter to be made,) and for a double letter, there shall be charged double the rates above a force and fora quadruple letter, quadruple those rates; and every letter or parcel not exceeding haif an ounce, or additional weight of less than half an ounce, shfll be charged with an additional single postage. Sec. 1, act of 3d March, 1351. Sec. 69. Be it enacted, That. in lieu of the rates of postage now established by law, there shall be charged the following rates, to wit: For every single letter in manuscript, or paper of any kind in which information shall 2 asked for or communicated in wr ting, or by marks or signs, eonyeyed in the mail for any distance between pisces ia the United States not exceeding three thousand mile’, three cents; and for any distance exceeding three thousand miles, ten cents. And for a double letter there shall be charged double the rate above specified; and for a treble letter, treble those rates; and for a quadruple letter, quadraple those rates; and every letter or paree! not exceeding half an ounce in weight shall be deemed a single let- ter; and every additional weight of half an ounce, or additional weight of less than half an ounce, shall be charged with an additional single pos ; and’ upon all letters passing through or in the mail of the United States, excepting such as are to or from a foreign coun try, the postages as above specified shall be prepaid, except upon letters and packages ad- dressed to officers of the government on official busincss, which shal! be so marked on the en- velope. And from and after the first day of January, eighteen hundred and fifty-six, the Postmaster General may require postmasters to place stamps upon all prepaid let- ters upon which such stamps may not jaye been jpinced by the writers, And all drop-letters, or letters placed ia any post cflice not for transmission through the mail, but for delivery only, shall be charged in pesinee at the rate of ove centeach ; and all let which shall hereafter be advertised as remaining over, or uncalled for, in office, shall be cha: with one cent each, in addition to the re; T postage, both to be ae- counted for ag other pre . See. 1, act of March 3, 1855. ie ees | Sec. 70. Be t enacted, That from and after the thirtieth @ay of September, eighteen hundred and fifty-two, the Postage upon all printed matter passing through the mail of the United States, instead of the rates now charged, shall be as follows, to wit: Each newspaper, periodical, unsealed circular, or Relat ten Nap hn y a3 three ounces in we part of the United ‘for one. cent, and Siar. » 1855. NO. 849. every additional ounce, or one cent additional shall be charged ; and Fediesl pela peaeenens ae wees juarterly or yearly in ad: at the office where the said wis or news- r is delivered, or is pa yearly or quar- torly in advance at the o! where the same is mailed, and evidence of such payment is furnished to the office of delivery in such man- ner ob the ewe rir De ee oes ean b: general regulations prescribe, one half of rates only shall be charged. Newspapers and eriodicals not weighing over one ounce and a alf, when circulated in the State where pub- lished, shall be charged one-half of the rates before mentioned: Provided, That small newspapers and periodicals, published month- ly, or o} more than fraction ofan ounce, octavo pages each, when eizht ounces, to one address, and paid by affixing i stamps thereto, Peball be charged only half of a cent for cach ounce or fraction of an ounce, notwithstanding the postage calculated on each separate article of such package would exceed that amount. The postage on all transient matter shall be pre- paid by stamps or otherwise, or shall be charged double the rates first above men- tioned. Sec. 1, act of August 30, 1852. See. 71. And be it further enacted, That books bound or unbound, not wei, hing over four ore pres cece le matter, and s e cha le with pos at one cent an ounce for all flute ole three | thousand miles, and two cents an ounce for all distances over three thousand miles, to which fifty per cent. shall be added in all cases where the same may be sent without being pane! and all printed matter chargeable y weight shall be weighed when dry. The publishers of newspapers and periodiculs may send* to each other from their respective offices of wihewen free of postage one copy of each publication; and may also send to each actual subscriber, enclosed in their publica- tions, bills and receipts for the same, free of postage. The publishers of weekly newspa- pers may send to each actual subscriber with- in the county where their papers are printed and published one copy thercof free of post- age. See. 2, act of August 30, 1352. * See No. 125 for more particular specifications on this head. See. 72. And be it further enacted, Thatro newspaper, periodical, magazine, or other peas paper or matter, shall be entitled to e sent at the rates of postage in this act specified, unless the following conditions be observed: Section 3, act of -30th August, 1852. First.—It shall be cent without cover or wrapper, or in a cover or wrapper open at the ends or sides, go that the character of the mat- ter contained therein may be determined without removing such wrapper. Second.—There shall be no word or com- munication printed on the same after its pub- lication, or upon the coveror wrapper thereof, hor any writing or marks upon it, nor u the cover or wrapper thereof, nor any writing or marks upon it, nor upon the csver or Wwrap- per thereof, except the name and address of the person to whom it is to be sent. Third.—There shall be no paper or other thing enclosed in or with such printed paper ; and if these conditions are not compli with, such printed matter shall be subject to letter potage; and all mattersent by mail from one part of the United States to another, the post- age of which is not fixed by the provisions of this act, shall, unless the same be entitled to be sent free of postage, be charged with letter postage. Sec. 73. And be it further enacted, That if the publisher of any periodical, after being three months previously notified that his pub- lication is not taken out of the office to which it is sent for delivery, continue to forward such publication in the mail, the Postmaster to whose office such publication is sent may dispoze of the same for the postage, unless the publisher shall pay it; aud whenever any rinted matter of any description, received uring one quarter of the fiscal year, shall have remained in the office without being called for during the whole of any succeeding quarter, the Postmaster at such office shall sell the same, and credit the proceeds of such sale in his quarterly accounts, under such regulations and after such notice as the Post Ollice Department shall prescribe. Sec. 4, act of 30th August, 1852. See. 74 And be it further enacted, That if any postmaster, or other person, authorized by the Postmaster General to receive the post- age of letters, shall fraudulently demand ir receive zd rate of postage, or guaranty, or reward, other than is provided by this act, for the postage of letters or packots, on con- viction thereof he shall forfeit, for every such offence, one hundred dollars. [70 BE CONTINUED.} ee A Pocket Book Lost—Tur Last Case or ALsexce or Mixp.—A gentioman who had come from New York in the steamer Connec- ticut, last Friday night, went to Bacon’s Ho- tel, registered his name, and was shown to his room about one o'clock. In a few minutes, and before undressing, he came down stairs in great haste, saying he had lost his pocket- ook, and could not recollect having had it sinee paying his fare the evening previous on board the boat. A teom was immediately har- nessed, and drove with all possible dispatch to Allyn’s Point, to intereept the boat t ere, in the hope of finding the pocket-book in his berth, as he said he was in the habit of lacing it under his pillow when retiring Bat no pocket-book was to be found on bosrl the steamer, and he came back disheartened, and soon tuok the cars for Willimantic, his place of destination. The hext night the room was occupied by another gentleman, and in the morning he left his traveling bag in the room, unlocked and open. Shortly after the maid entered to make up the bed, &., and found a pocket- book under the pillow. Not doubting but that it belonged to the last occupant, she laced it carefully in his traveling bag, and informed Mr. Bacon of the cireumstance, who immediately made it known to the person who had occupied the room. He was a little sur- rised at but upon placing his hand upon is pocket fOund he had lost no poeket-book, and though very much obliged to Mr. Bacon for thus tendering him a well-filled ket book, declined receiving it, on the principle that “ honesty is the best policy.” ‘The facts now became evident; the geutle- man who was to heve occupied the room on Friday night, had placed his pocketbook un der the pillow, unconsciously, and upon find- ing his pocket wg A teed taking off his coat,) imagined he been robbed. Mr. Bacon took immediate measures to inform the absent-mirded owner, and the reception of the pocketbook no doubt jogged his mewory.— New Loudoun Star. Inperexpexce or Nova Scotia.—In the late Legislature of Nova Scotia, Hon. J. oseph Howe, of Halifax—a member of the Cabinet —made a h in faver of the independence of the Provinee from British rule. He said that the British Americans have bu®® stight chance to rise inthe army and navy; that com- panies have for thirty years been ‘allowed to monopolize the mines and minerals of Nova Scotia; that the interests of the colonies may Sth Shona Rebs ne. KRG SGn BOE Pa EKEDEOEE=PO OthemeBhtrhonbachos aabeupern cs Lo eeriennly effseted Wy the a cdetve er country to engage in wars in which the: air ot ameeiak Oe was a failure o government to support schemes for rail- roads throughout Nova Ssotia; that the colo- nist has not the same ad' asan man in attaining ew! ; that but little attention is shown to colonistsin England, &o.; &e. cr Hat the business portion of the town of Carbondale. Peunsylyania wa; destro; by fire on Sunday, ““ E, - mer, and pamphiets containing not sent in single packages, weighing at least THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News Journal—coa} talning a greater variety of tnteresting reading than can be found in any othe:—is published on Satur day morning. TERMS. Single copy, per aRAUM .....sesseeeeeevooeeSl 00 Tt was thus a few stripling bore him. By course h wives 30 calles occasionally, nee 2 case = mr is more eeringly. At all times, as it jars upon the ear and shocks the sense. “old woman’’ should be an obj: above and beyond all other ity. Her very age should ae to regan mother ofa wo famil certificate etter, fa excell and warranted. Shehas fought faithfully “the good fight,’’ and come off conqueror. Jpon her venerable face bears marks of the conflict in all its rowed liner, The most greivous of the ills life have been bers; trials untold and unknown save toGodand herself, she has borne inces- santly, and now, in ber old age, her duty done, patiently awaiting ber ited time, she stands more truly beautiful even in youth! more honorable and dese: than has slain his thousands, or stood triumphant upon the proudest field of victory. Young man, speak kindly to your mother, and even courteously, tenderly toher. Buta little time and you shall see Bo more for- ever. Her eye isdim, her form is bent, and her shadow fallsgraveward. Others may loye when she has passed away; kind-hearted sis ters, perhaps, or she whom ofall the world you chose for partner, she may love you warm- ly, passionately; children may love fondly, but never again, never, while time is yours. shall the love of woman be to as of zone old, errr mother bas oon m agony she bore you! thro 4 helpless indaney ber throbbing —* 5 3 safe protection and support; in wayward and touchy boyhood, she bore patiently with thoughtless rudeness and nursed you safely th: ha of ills and maladies. Her hand it was fat bathed your burning brow or i nee ie her eye that lit up the or carerer ares Brae A vigils, wateh- ing always in your 1 lk our side, - none igen —— wateh.” on, not er name tly, for cannot live sv man; CATS as woald. entice to thank ber fully. brough recklessness and impatient 5 she is your counsellor and solace. Pp to bright manhood she guides your improvident step, not even the. @ forsakes or forgetr, — gently then, and roverently of your mother, and when you too should be it shall in some degree lighten the remorse which shall be yours for other sins, to know that never wantonly have you outraged the respect due to the “old woman.” —_—- Spuxky Girnt.—At New York, evening, Mary Ann White, a girl of seven- teen, who had been out into the street, went home and found that her stepmother had pawned her best silk dress for $5. Mary Ann was at this, because she wanted to wear it to church the next day, and said if it was a aero ~ aetew the —— fire. ‘inally s' it « rately angry, was as good as ber eork. The fire was speedily ex- tinguished, the police were called, and she was arrested on a charge of arson. So much for being spunky. Cugar Porators.—The farmers in Elkhart county, Indiana, planted an unusual quanti- ty of potatoes this season, the result of which is that they do not know what to do with their heavy crops. They are selling there nominal- ly for fifteen cents per bushel, but they have ay markets sufficient to take up one haifofthe cuop. at! Saturday OFFICIAL. Treasvry Daranrxent, Aug. 3, 1855. Notice Is hereby given to holders of stock of the joan authorized by the act of 1946, redeemable on and after the 12th November, 1356, that 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 will be paid in addition to the sums expressed in the certificates. And to the hoiders of the stocks of the other loans of the United States, that purchases of the same to theamount of $1,310,000 wil) also be made during the same period at the foliowing rates : For stock of the loan of 1812, a premium of 10 Per cent ; for stock of the loans of 1817 and 1548, a premium of 15 per cent.; and for stock issued un- der 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 July last to the day of settlement here, with one day in ad@i- tion, to enable the Treasurer’s draft to reach the party. Certificates transmitted to this department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States by the party entitled to ressive the purchase-money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York or Philadeipbia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE aud—dtNov30 Secretary of the Treasury. THE HAT ESTABLISHMENT F ANTHONY, on Seventh street second door north of Pa. avenue, is the place where for cash ynseq ven! | sep Swill not be charged tn alter toe set bad di 5 The very best Dress Hats. Up in the latest style, $3 30, usuall) sold for $f and 8S. “Quick sales and small its,’? is the motto. au ll—eo3m D Re SCHWARTZE’S CHRONO-THER- MAL AGUE PILLS.—These Pills have stood unrivalled for the last res years. Such is Parivus 1s impocsitte, if iney are taken severas LURE is are - C= semblended ce Sha car na ol ce ttn» IGHT AND wep areal or the Shadow of Fate. A story of Life. Paper Su cents—cloth 75 cents TAYLOR & MAURY’S au 27 Bookstore, near Sh st. NEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN. Tie is prepared to make up Clothing to order at short ndlice ins style at & on ’ and at fair fs Gentlemen are solicited to call and select choice styles. Ro. st. sep Li—eadw ICE—ICK—ICE! LES WERNER, on Pa. avenue, pee agg an spay of Pecans —_,