Evening Star Newspaper, November 17, 1855, Page 4

re So eae EVENING ST AR, | P07 or etisitsping, the Paver tar the | —ottice ot Army Clothing and BRipage Ere the tem gathers strong, Blows at times the warning gust, O’er the plain it s ‘Tempest’s thrall, a cloud of dust, Every mote is like a man, Flying from Oppression’s van. Now the swollen clouds grow dark, Comes the long-expected flood, — deluge-like and stark ; Dus: is beaten down to mud. So are times when men muag grovel, In the palace as the hovel. Thus we are but motes cf dust, —— ~ g roenredegee the ope own by pleasure, iT, and Born of dust. to come to di ‘tus mingle, for we must. Rartroap Disasters.—The occurrence of the recent lamentable disaster on the Paci ie Railryad brings to mind the frequency with which- events of this character take place. Within theast three months there have been ht, by which sixty persons have lost their li amd one hunired and forty-four have been wounded, as follows : Rallroad. Killed. Wounod. . 29. Camden and Amboy.. 22 70 py . Stonington sees 2 8 pt. 8. Camden and Amboy.. 1 1 Sept.11. Mad River........ 1 6 Sept. 20 ew York Central. 1 3 Or 8. ion and Maine . 3 6 Oct. 15. lem .. 3 _ Nov. 1. Pacific... 2B 50 60 144 Referring back for a period of two years and 2 half, the list is further extended by the ad- dition of seven accidents, aay age. Pog of = less destractive character,) by which 208 lives were lost and 395 persons wounded; making an aggregate of 263 killed and 539 wounded —Journal of Commerce. A Mesicat Paopigy.—There is in this vici- nity a blind negro boy, only six years old, the r-perty of James N Rethune, of the Corner e, who exhibits the most wonderful capa- ‘or music, and is able to play almost any ; even the most difficult, on the piano efter hearing it once or twice. He has been instructed in music; his knowledge i is, therefore, instinctive e mostintense passion for music, and 3 the greatest emotion during his per- nees. We have never seen so wonderful igy before.—Columbus (Ga.) ruel. Ucuy Vanur horse, upoa which Mrs. Camp, was riding, a week ego Sunday, as she pe —A large Bear rung ata yd of ‘acedonia rs e from a neighbvor’s house. Such in our region. The kick this chap from the horse, no doubt, made him hekad wed at a more safe distance. whether he has been cay turel or not, but such kind of gentry shoyld no be wed to s through the country senuice pa-sport. His propensities s would not suit our matronly com- Council Bluffs (Iowa) Bugle. ia, California, in 1853, James W. Coffroth said, ‘if I ever desert the Democratic party may my right arm be with- rei.’ At the late election he was chosen ow Nothing Senator by 100 majority, and tue day of the election fell from his horse broke bis arm! Mr. C. is a fine lookin, ama>, isa Philadelphia printer. The stump o! Lis arm will remind him of “now and then.” Vauug oy Trirtes —A kind word, a gen- tle ast, a cheerful smile—what sunshine ey bring with them, especially to the sorrowing heart. How much by these we may add to the cum of human happiness, and to the plea- sant memories of those who meet us in ife’s journey. It is these little kindnesses, that make up half the real blesseduess of life. And they cost so little. They ask so small a portion of © ae and labor; so little sacrifice of our convenience and comfort. Ei" We were amused the other day at the natvete of a very dark African matron, who was exhibiting cereral fine looking children, equ«tly dark as herself. We ventured to ad Tire an infant in her erme, rather ominous! light in com on, but she declared she eoull rot bi “Why ?” wo asked. “ Begause,”’ said she, ‘he is too light, and shows dirt so easily.” a_i! $5 OF COEAN STEAMERS. Liverpool . .: Boston “Nov. 10 Oraia stoamers leave New York S 28th ef exch month. yx == R Winston and dau’r, Na *h, do 2 J A Black. 8C B M Cultis, do JM Ba bo r,NY T Addison, Mass R 8 Parker, ly and @’r, Capt Nicholson, USN Al Col J C Hays, Cal G J Broadhead, NY JC trooks, Bp Me Va as DE Dr N B Gay, 4 auetels P Thompson, Va AB Worrell 0 L Stettson, NY IN Sianiforth, Ma J Netson, ly, Ma National Hetel—wittiam evr. G RW Alnut, Ma JW Parker, Mase F F Davis, do W H Sayder, do W Shins & ly, NY M L MeNelly & ly, Va P Pile & lady, Pa Mr Moore & ly, Va Dr W Helm, do W Browa, Ma Hl P i ewis, do Md 8 & Webster, do M Brown, va Holden, Mi Bast & ly, Pa eo Srowns’ tiotel—y ». & mw. BROWN A Johnson, NY Dr Hoover, Mr Ells, ly, Mid 8J Walden Hi McCellough, Ma Miss Lightfoot, do ~ W J Feoyd, Lon 8 j, Barrella, ly, dau’r, a Mr Ronerts “gs W H Reulett, do Miss W) W Walsh, Md Miss sro Pele, E & Prescott, do IR Haris, NR W F Berry, do D Sollivan, do W Z Beall do J P Bowie’ do Nr AlcAlulien, Ps : American Hotel—ugrLezowsgr & Lovarr, J Kahle. Va Hi A G Mowier. do Bt Dares! Sate CD MePberson,do Ht Mortimer, do J t-emon, do TW Campbell, do HE Leane, Balt WL J, do OT Gesne, do R Brent, do’ Kirkweed Mowe—i.a £4. armgwoep P 5 Hendersor, SO Miss Ha G W Grammar, ed J Nugent, Pa MR Bridgett, A cA NY BB Bia kelle, do w ashingtom, Pa LL Conrad, La W B Walworth, ly, Dc eebteianiniadreelenis Se Orricz: Vashingte, Soeeene arin” he Pureusnce af the peovisions af the « Act to approved A ts the paper pul iting tor the on the Ist day of December, and ending on the Ist day of December, 1838. ‘ity, and of each of paper that will be required 0,000 fine pristing pe reams nting to measure by Set ihckes, and to h forty-five pounds to the ream of 480 sheets, Ctass 2, ~- 4,000 reams fine ti paper calendered, to : measure 2 by s, and to weigh fifty-six pounds to the ream of 480 Crass 3. 6,000 reams superfine sized and calendered print- to'weign Atty two: pounds te the recarat 480 sheets. Crass 4. 200 reams superfine hard sized and calendered printing pa (apes by 32 et) en o wel rf unds Team of 480 fneces” or Crass 5. 1,000 reams superfine sized and calendered ma paper, of such sizes as may be required, Serreotonding ia weight wi paper meas- uring 19 by 24 inches and welghing twen- ty pounds per ream of 480 sheets. Crass 6. 200 reams ma oe te T, (calendered or uncalendered, imp feared.) 19 by 24 inches, and of such weight per ream as Tay be required. The fibre of the paper of each of the above classes to be of linen and cotton, free from ai] adulteration with mineral or other substances, of a fair white- ness, and put up in quires of twenty four sheets each, and in bundles of two reams each, each ream to contain 480 perfect sheets. Uniformity incolor, thickness, and meee will be required; and no bundle (exclusive of wrappers) varying ‘over or under five per cent. from the s! weight will be received, and the weight will in all cases be required. Mixing of various thicknesses in the same bundle to make up the weight will be con- sidered a violation of the contract. Crass 7. 1 reams Quarto Post Wri Paper. 500 do Pousar a8 ‘do, 300 do Fiatea do do 3000 do FolioPost do do 500 do Medium do do 500 do Demy do do 100 do Colored Medium (ass,dcol’s) No. 1.—5,000 wilting pepersi 26 Inches, jo. 1.—5,| Teams writ! to welgh twonty-tiait poands r ream. No. 2.—3;100 reams writing paper, 18 by 25 inches, to weigh ae x poun per. ream. No. 3.—100 reams writing paper, 18 by 22 inches, to weigh twenty-four pounds per ream. No. 4.—340 reams writing paper, 18 by 18 inches, to weigh twenty-two pounds per ream. No. 5.—400 reams writing paper, 12 by 18 inches, to weigh twelve pounds per ream. Ciass 9.—Ledger Papers. No. 1.—200 reams heavy demy writing paper. No.2.—200 do do folio post do No.3—200 do do medium do do royal do do super roy do do im; do designated in classes 7, 8, and 9, to be made of the best materials, and finished i the best manner, free from adulteration, white or blue color, as may be required, and (with the ex- ception of Class §) to be of the regular standard sizes of their respective kinds, and of such weights as may be required by this office. The rightis re- served of ordering a greater or less quanty of each and every kicd contracted for, at such times and in = quantities as the public service may re- uire. = Each class will be considered separately. and be subject toa separate contract; but bidders may offer for one or more of the classes inthe same proposal; and the privilege is reserved of requiring a bidder ‘who may have more than one class assigned him to take all such classes, or forfeit his right toasy Class. Samples, (not less than one quire) of each kind of paper bid for, and but one samyle for each kind, must accompany each bid; and, in classes 7, 8, and ¥, be numbered to correspond with the number of the Lag a Proposed for in that sche- dule, and, in the six classes, to be roperly des! ted on the sample, or it will not ys con- sidered. All proposals and samples must be transmitted to this Office free of postage or other ex) ic Each propesal must be signed by the individu- al or ficm making it, and pi wie the price Eind'er paper contatned is the class roped fed x contained in the c for. Au ay mer in the several classes must be de- livered at such place or — as may be desig- nated in Washirgton city, in good order, free of all and every extra charge or expense, and subject to the inspection. count, weight, and measure- ment of the Su; tendent, and be in all respects satisfactory. Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at this Office to persons Ss for them ; and none will be taken into cons deration unless substan- tally agreeing postions Bonds, wih appro%ed securities, will be requir- ed ; and the supp! Lis, taboo inferior article in any of the classes, or a failure to supply the quantity requiréd at any time, will be considered 8 viola- tion of the contract. Each bidder is required to furnish with his pro- Posals satisfactory evidence of his ability to exe- cute them; and Proposals usaccompanied by such evidence will be rejected. The proposals will be opened in the manner re- p ge by law, ‘on the first Tuesday after the Monday in December” next, (4th,) at 10 o’clock a. m., at the Office of the Superintendent. Proposals will be a to the ‘Superin- tendentof the Public Printing, Capitol of the Uni- ted States, ay lp aud endorsed “ Propo- ‘or supplying Paper,”? AG. SEAMAN, Superintendent of the Public Printing. oe 1st aoe 100,000 COPIES SOLD, LOYD’S GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK Sl be ready on or about the twenty-fourth of CONTENTS: First Application of Steam. Life of John F itch—tingraving of his first Boat. Life of Robert Fulton—Engraving of his first American Boat on the Hudson E{ver. Robert Fulton and Livingston’s first Ohio River Boat—Correct Likeness—F ull Particulars. Latrobe’s First Boat First Steubenville Boat First Explosion on the Western Waters; from an Eye- Witness. Maps of the Western Waters; Towns, Cities and laid down correctly List of Steamboat Explosions since 1811; names of ori Wounded; Lists ef Steam! now joa Correct views of Pittsburg, Wheel Louisville, St. Louis and New Or , in 1855; Sketch of exch place; Pupulation, Business, &e., ke. Fast Time of Bozts on the Ohio and Mississipp! Rivers. List of Steamboat O ficers on the Western Waters. The New Steamboat Law—With Comments— Life Boats. Disasters on the Lakes—Nemes of Lost, Killed and Wounded. h Water in 1810, 1892, 1847, — of vg erie ne the Missiaippt River mportant Ua! tates Supreme Court Steam- boat Decisions = Three hundred pages, with one hundred en- hag: handsomely bound. Bi remitting One 2 stor, OF pet paid,) you will ‘ve a copy of the Orders from tha trade solicited, and agents ‘wanted in every town and city to canvass for the a JA. T. LL . T. LLOYD & Co. Fost Office Butldings, Cincinnati, Ohle. » Cincinnati, NEW STORE. HAviNe weg eri ss pi FITTED UP as a Grocery the Store formerly ocew by Hooe, Bro. & Co , opposite the Gentes Master f am now prepared to sell, on the most accommo- dating terms, and at prices which cannot fail to ery the following named articles, embracin fy — portion of my stock, and earnestly solic’ of the g »erous public a share of their : wo chests very choice TEAS 20 bags Old Gove. nment Java COFFEE 5 bags Mocha do 10 bags Maracaibo do 20 bags Kio do io barrels best clarified Brown SUGARS do Powdered aud Granulated do 20 barrels Refined do BUCKETS, eesti Ty MATS an assortment iL such Goods usuall: Kept in a Wholesale and sage 7 Rov 7—eost WM. BRYAN. ANOS FOR SALE OR REN P' — RENT.—Newand seat ne fal ¢; second hand Pianos taken in exchange, and tuni: " i Are, ebond He anaes ott NO sep &—6meos Tua Tie *BICHENBACH. coats pire ‘on them, by Doran, ‘The . Gilmore Simms, The Match Oliv endvel en” Sms, {vol a FRANCK TAYLOR. Tor ily Purapeuraia, October 20, 1855. LED PROPOSALS be received at this office antil 10 0’ a m., of the 10th day of by contract the following army ad ma- omit ae'iverable at vd ey Clothe tities as required. viz - sa move 33,000 Fards 6-4 dark-blue (indigo wool-d: *“twilled cloth, weighing 21 =] 50,000 yards 6- 2 wool. oe reas ed Seas aes, wet ye 7, 6-4 k- ‘wool-d) Oo 22,000 aie joe indigo dyed) cotton ead wool flannels, to weigh 6) ounces 130,009 yaks 1-3 white flannel, cotton and wool, retin 6% ounces per yard 14,000 yards dark-biue serge 150,000 yards % Canton flannel, to weigh 7 ounces 120,000 yards 7 colle drilling, unbleached, to weigh 6% ouncs yard 50,000 yards x cron arilling, unbleached, to ¥ yard. 85,000 yards % 4 inch cotton duck, to weigh 14 73 ounces 20,000 yards 233 inch ectton duck, to weigh 10 ounces iT 17,000 yards 24 ich Stton duck, to weigh 12 20,000 yards 33 Inca’ cotton duek, to weigh 9% 4,000 yards 22 Mock cotton duek, to weigh 11 3,500 Bea l p oh ge duck, to weigh 9 rer ounces 15,000 soldiers’ blankets, wool, gray, (with the 7 let. ers U.S. in binck, 4'isches inlength, in the centre,) to be 7 feet long and 3 feet6 cr etiam each blanket to weigh 5 pounds 6. dozen pairs half stockings, 3 sizes, made - of Bod sound eece wool, and with double and twisted yarn ; toweigh 3 ibs. per dozen 14,600 pompons, for artillery, infantry, dra- goons, and rifles 32,000 yards % and 3 inch worsted laces, yel- low, scarlet, sky-blue, orange, and green 400 yards crimson silk lace, % ineh 40,000 yards cotton tape, inch 12)470 yards eotton webbii 38,000 sheets of cotton wad = 20,000 yards bunting, red, white, and blue, for % = Ate 000 groxs brass coat ne 4,000 do do vest do 3,000 do white metal sus; 3,000 do do do shirt 133,000 tent buttons, wood, small 26,000 tent slips do do 10,000 tent buttons do large 1,320 outer do do 142 hospital tent poles, sets edie Bee ot pits 1 , 200 hos; tent pins, large size 5900 AG de ean Stee 3,00 wall do large do 50,000common do 10,700 galvaniz-d iron wire staples. for teats 4600" do do do r do 2,200 mess pane, (irsn) 2,000 Collins’s felling axes 1,000 axe handles 1,200 camp hatchets 2,500 do do ‘500 spa buttons do handles ides 70 bugles, with extra mouth-pleces 100 trumpets 30 trumpet cords, for cavalry 0 drums, artillery 15 drum-slings 120 pairs drum-sticks 75 drum-stick carriages, brass 600 drum-heads, batter 380 dium-heads, snare 375 drum-cords. MISCELLANEOUS Silks, red, white, green, and blue, for regimen- tal nd guidons; silk twist; sewing si:k; $; buckles, brass and iron; flax twine; cottoa twine; baling rope; brass thimbles for flags; bolting rope; spears and ferrules for guid- ons All of which it is desirable should be of domes- tic manufacture, end must conform in all respects to the standard patterns sealed in this office, where they can be examined Sample patterns will be sent by mail, with an additional information upon the subject whic muy be desired by manufacturers wishing to offer Proposals, Tea percent. of the amount ef each delivery will be retained uatil the contract shall be com- leted, which is to be forfeited to the United States in case «f Gefalcation on the part of the contractor in fulfilling the terms and stipulations of the con- tract. About one half of these supplies will be required on or before the Ist of July next, and pay- ments will be made for them as soon as the next Spyropeiation by Congress of funds for this branch of the service is available; the remainder will be psid for on delivery. The privilege is reserved of increasing by one- a quantlty of all the supplies above men. toned. Contracts will be based u accepted propo- sals, for the fulfilment of which two or more se- curities will be required. Bids are desired only from mamufactarers, or regular dealers in the ar- ticle proposed to be furnished, and none will be Tes} or considered from any one who is not known as a manufacturer or regular dealer in the desired supplies; which fact, or the reverse, must be distinctly stated in the bids offered, as well as the names and address of the persons intended to = eocoeet as s:curities in case 2 contract is ob- tained. Letters containing proposals should be endorsed ts red pons for Army Supplies’? Address to G. H. CROSMAN Mejor and Quartermaster, U. Sa. nov 2—eodtistvec ORNAMENTAL TREES FOR SALE. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS NOW ON HAND 4,000 of the best variety of TREES for; streets and avenue ; about 10,000 of other va- rieties for cemeteries and lawns, but no ev. ergreens. They are all seedlings. and I can war- rantand guarantee them. My silver-leaf maple cannot be equalled in the Union; they are all free from suckers and insects. New York, Philadel phia, Baltimore and Boston would be ve such a stock if they only knew it. ey are not stunted. My silver-leaf Maple No. 1 is from 10 to 12 fect in the clear, and well furnished. Horse Chestauts from 4 to 6 feet high, and Euro- ean Sycamore from 3 to 6 feet high, of rich fo- age Catalpa of large size. Prices according to size and the umber purchased, from 25 cents to $1. Come and see for yourselves by calling on JAMES MAHER, the Public Gardener. ‘There is now growing in the Pre<ident’s ground standing near the stable, a silver maple of the same stock, which General Jackson ordered to be Planted in 1898, in which the old hero remarked, ‘Maher, p)ant mea tree of rapid growth to protect my stable from a uorthwester ”? I did so. It now covers a portion of the roof of the stable, and measures jards east, west, north and south, covering a 5; of 425 square yards, or 4071 8q. feet, which is equal to 15 perchas, and would shade 2,000 men assembled at a public meeting, or shelter a reyiment of 1.000 men, in close array. If you doubt come and see for yourselves. JAMES MAHER, nov 10—S3t Public Gardener. HIS IS TO GIVE NOTICK, That the sub- scriber hath obtained from the Orphans’ Court of Washington county, in the District of Co lumbfa, let’ers of administration on the mal estate of John 8. Kimball late of Was ington County, deceased. Ail persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, tothe morgage on or iret the Mes — of November next; they may otherwise iw be excluded woe all Bonet of en atte, Given under my this 6th day of November, 1855. THADDEUS. A. JONES. nov 8—law3w Administrator. SUPERIOR SILVER PLATED GoopDs. [*4vs RECENTLY RECEIVED A FINE assortment of superior Silver Plated Goods, plated on Albatta and. Copper, which T will call at sul ingly low prices, 3 Plated ‘Tea Setts, whieh beat an exact imitation Hides the richest ae Silver Satts 78, & variet beautiful Walters and ea Trey eery , all sizes Spoons, Forks, Soup Knives, &c., ud to idles, Butter Cake Baskets, Sind Castors: Pith ‘ake Baskets, Salad Castors, Pickle 9: Salt Stands, Liquor Stands, € = Elegant Covered Dishes, the dishand cover form, B tie Disk atta Ri ut shes, Card Receivers, Goblets. Toast Racks, Tea Kettles, Coffee Urns, vitobees Tankards, Sugar Spoons, Fish Knives, &0. Persons in want of any of the absve articles by examining my stock, will be convinced of the folly of investing in “ pure silver ware,’”? when they can buy durable goods, which beat a close resemblance to Silver, at less than one-tenth of the cost. Cc. W. BO oct 16-2aw6w Te aan. UTTER, CHEESE AND Bu B 15 firkins prime Goshen Butter bec 75 boxes Goshen Cheese 50 small bags sar aca io 125 boxes scaled Herrin; 6000 Ibs Grand Bank C: 49 bbis Eastern Herring 50 bbls No 3 Mackere! Just received and for sale low by BARBOUR & SEMM: No. 67 La. avenue, bet. 6th and an ets. nov 9—e06t Se A ee GASEWARE.-4. VERY CHEAP, ast received, be TP ae GOR, poy S-cotw No. 604, 7 ~ PROFESSOR ae HAIR ph cha heb tap , although less ere Nr pag an hat ad slp bas i He ite i Ft 4 i : Hy 4 if 4 F fi E u Lj =] i : I i i et ie, 3 i BS i i i & § iu i if te a ! i i i i 2 that its removing in- itching, with which 1 have been troubled from ood, and has alsor estored my hair, which was becomi Ly, tol cx color. I have sreclanlgies fe i voce . = x brace Pastor of Orthodox Church. Brookiield. CanLrzx, Ill., June 27, 1853. 1 have used Prof. 0. J. Wood's Bair i tive, and have admired ils effect. My hair was becoming, as I gray; but by the use of his “, ve”? it has “resumed its doubt, SIDNEY BREESE 80. i ged Ex-Senator United States. dine Garson thee satya since, and con. or 5 tinued to do so until | became faite bald. 1 trtea 2 popular remedies no ef- fect, at ‘ast 3 induced to use your celebrated Halt /. zsto: 0 ee ey are a @oing wonders. i have now a pele! young hair, = Seontels secommend use to simular]: jected. = A. GC WILLIAMSON, 133 Second Address 0. J. WOOD & CO., Proprietors, 318 apes , New York, and 114 ‘Market street, St. Lo 0. we Storr & CO , wholesale and retall Agent, ashington. TF. W.DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. an i—iy TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT. 1SHES to call the attention to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by Ser te bap ness and a from glasses i jousl: selected, to his superior ECTACLES himself to a true GLASSES carefully ground vy spherical accuracy, and brillfant transparency, suited precisely and beneficially to the wearer ac- cording to the concavity or convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the Precious orgen of sight from the commencement of using glasses in not being precisely suited, by the use of an Optometer; and the practice of many years, enables him to measure the focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely re- uired will be furnished with precision and satis- faction. J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage- ment already obtaiied, and farther solicits the pa- tronage of those that have not yet availed them- selves of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their specta- — be be supplied with such that will improve thelr sight. Innumerable testimonials to be seen; and sefer- ences wiven to many who have derived the greatest ease nud comfort from his g 5 Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 512 Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows? Hall, up stairs. NonFo.n, September 7, 1854. Sir—The Spectacles yon made for me suit very Well, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LITT. W. TAZEWELL. T have tried 2 pal: of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them cf assistance to = sight, and Wgetliel tere © his description the focus. I recommend Lim asa skillful opti- clan. HENRY A. WIS. Mr. J. Torras : Sir—The pair of ppectacies farnishe’ me yesterday are P bate ny satisfac. torytome. TIney are very decidedly the best I Possess, and I 2m the owner of eight or nine pair, carefully selected in diferent places and from op- ticlans recommended to me on account of their a standing in England, France and the nited States. I have been also with ag remarks and directions on the treatment of eyes, for the purpose of preserving and im} l= ing thesigit. paid meee TAS CALDWELL, Professor of M. C., Louisville, Ky. Lrncubure, Nov. 10, 1853. Mr. John Tobies having furnished me with Glasses, by which I have been greatly alded (my vision having suffered greatly from reading at night in my earlier life) it affords mé the highest jure to say that I consider hingaskillful prac- ical optician, and well prepared to aid those who may need his professional services. WM. B. ROUZIE, Elder of Methodist Conference. Wi.mineton, N.C., Jan. 27, 1854. Mr. J. Tobias: Dear Sir—I am happy to say that the Spectacles which I obtained from youlnst week are entirely satisfactory. From an ineqnal- ity in the visual rare of my eyes, I have hereto- fore found great di ae in getting glasses of the proper focal distance. It affords me pleasure to state that, by the ald of your optometer, this difg- culty has been Lappily obviated so that theglasses ‘ou furnished me aredecidedly the best adepted i may eyes of eny I have ever yet used. Very Dapnencne S yours, -B. DRANE, Rector of St. James’ Parish ha jeans of Interior, May 7, 1855. From natural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, I have been compelled to use glasses for several years. I have tricd differemt opticians withont obtaining ginsses tly fi to my eyes. Four mouths since Mr. Tobias made two pairs espect: f me, which I have found to serve me orp A By the use of his optometer he is enabled to adapt Glasses minutely to the eye. 1 most cheerfutly recommend Mr. Tobias to all baving occasion to use gicsses, and bear my tosti- mony 2s to bis akill as nm optician. HENRY E. BALDWIN, Assist. Sec’y to sign Land Warrants. jy 15—tf THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or MR, W. HENRY PALMER, 11. meet at the Academy of Music, corner of Sth and D strests, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. Sh, 1865. The pupis are requested to be in attendance on the days and hours speci- fied in the notices addressed to them. W.RENRY PALMER, oct 4 Director. SOHN 2. BLVAWs. WILLIAM THOMPSON. ELVANS & THOMPSON, DEALERS IN HAZDWARZ, COACH TRIMMINGS, éc., Noe. 326 Pennsvivania avenne, betercens Ninth and Teo A sts, Washington, D.C. HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE. Gritannia, German Silver, Albata and Silver Pis- ted, Tea, Peble and Dessert bat aged Garvers “—F —_ Steels, Kaives end with- out Forks Ores, Britannia, Glock Tin and Plated - etlcks, Shovel and Torgs, Wafge Irons, Sad Trons Maslin and Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Grid- irons, Oyens, &c. BUILDING MATERIALS. Raral C a ape Cupboard, Chest, Till, Pad and 00) Shuttle, Door, aud Blind Hinges, Screws, Cut and Wi t Nails, Bolts j Gred’s Shutter Screws and Stubbs, Door Spriags, Handrail Screws, Door Knobs Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, &e. CABINET MAKERS’ GOODS. air Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair Springs Venitian Blind Hooks, Rack Pulleys, Roller Eads Brackets, Furniture Nails @lue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw Augers, Dreceraae’ sie yhaate (eae ae Govele, Sqzares, Gust Axes, &. BLAcKsMtTd & COACH MAKERS’ @OODS. Sich pokes, lube, Dewa baas ee es sl oo She Dads, Samp Cords Curtain Frames, Lam Tufts, Tassels, inch, Box mng Fringes, Laces, war and Enmelled Canvass “yg OMPSON bin Pe. avenue. Se > ain aenaibcntnamaaeiy anaes 7 <a WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD. 'URS.—On and after Mon- [ ye OF HO the wil Lave Washington at and 6) s. m., and.3.and 4% p. m. at, CES aTStON ET aoe mente p.m. atdy a.m. yap 8 PARSONS, Agent. FOR MOUNT vinen vane N TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. round trip, $1; from Alexandria GOLLYER leaves We segieren’ caves |s! A dria at 9% o’ciock. Coaches leave the for the boat at 8 o’clock. Coech fare 10: . Per- sons wishing the coaches will leave their: with & Thomas Parker. HE STEAMER GEORGE PAGE will leave Alexandria and Wash- the fe hours: ve Alcxandela aft, 7%)8X, hs 6 8M et Panegton at 6,8, 9%, 11% a m., 1, 2.44. 5%,7D.m. a Kihi's'0 Miv1 BUSES will rum in connee tion with the Boat, starting from the Capital and going up Pennsylvania Avenue as far as 12th st., ence to the Boat. p oe Capitol at5%, 7%, 8X, ly a.m, 12x. . = "The WORT runs in connection with the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and with the Trains on the Baltimore and Washington Railroad. Omnibes Pare err Tet Boat fare. in am, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD. GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL LINE! Twice daily between WASHINGTON an¢ the SOUTH, via ALEXANDRIA, GOR- pi ated and RICHMOND—no night Linr on Sunday. Leave Washinzton before orelock Leave Alexandrian % = 7 Leave Washi xs 7 8 Leave Alex: “8 * ou tgine mond NIGHT engl ee un Was! - ShseviBecs Setnste ene $3 2 From Gordonsville to Ris 2% Travelers will find the ——e line the cheap- est, most pleasant and expediticus route to the Greenbrier White Sulphur, Fauquier White Sul- hur, Warm, Hot, Alum and Capon Springs, ‘arrenton, Charlottsville, Staunton, Strasburg, Winchester, Harrisonburg, Weir's Cave, Natural Bridge, Luray, New Mid- @leburg, Ec. FARES 3¥ MORNING LINE? From Alexandria to Warrenton, - - $2 00 “ “ Gordonsville, 3 59 a sed Charlottes 5 460 bed bed taunton, < $e “ “ — =e 350 a saa Winchester, - 390 Lid s Luray, - «= 43 « “ New Market, + 5 0 bed bid Middleburg,- - 225 OMNISUSES end BAGGAG AGONS will | be at the Depot of the Washi: Railroad, to convey passenrers and the Steambost Gxonex Pacer, for AL! NDRIA, a distance of 6 miles, allowing ample time for meals. jyit’ H.W. VANDEGRIFT, Gen. Supt. THE MEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL a3 UNITED STATES Geb SRS ulN STEAMERS. 3 SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINK are the ATLANTIC, Captain West, PACIFIC, Captain Ny BALTIC a > Ips ApaLATIC, Capua Ge ‘Thez: s have been expreas- ly ciament service; ©’ care has bees eon thelr construction, as in the engines, to insure strength and speed, and thelr acco: - tions for passengers ere unequalled for elegance and comfort. PRICE OF Paseaon. From New Yerk tc Liverpool, in rstoabian, $125 Sceond cabin, ~ cl rs - - - - ap E ¢ use of extra size stais - ] to New Yorx, remit o0 and £29 ‘need Surgeon attached to each ship can be secured until paid for. To: fralght or passage apply to EDWAinp ik. COLLINS & co., &% Wail street, New York. BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpocl, E, ©. ROPERTS & Co. 15 Etne’s Arms Yuid, London. JON MUNROE & CO., 26 Mine Notre Dame des Victolres, Paris GEORGE H. DRAPER, Marre. Fis owners of ee will nag —saeg ble fer gold, ellver, lon, specie, lewelry, pre cious stonen, T metsle, unlese bills of lading are signed theresor, and tue vaice thereof therein preszed. nev 16—iy BY BAILROAD DIRECT TO THE WEST (2s Es Time betwoon Washingten and Wheelixg but 17} hours: Bunning Time between Washington and Cincinnati 27 hours !! THROVCH TICKETS AND BAGGAGE CHECKS TO BE HAD IN WASHINGTON. HK BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD having greatly improved its Western connections, now offers the jucements to Travelicrs betwoen WASHINGTON, BALTs- MORE, and all portions of the WEST, NORTH- WEST, and the SOUTHWEST. Theconnection between the Trains from Wash- ingtcn and the Trains bound West from Balti- more is elweys promptly made at the Washington Junction (lately called the Relay House) 9 miles froin Bzltimere. This is the only of cars required between Washington and the Ohioriver. Beggaze is ¢ ‘ked through to Wheeling at the Weshingion Station, and rechecked trans- ferred there, the ers) without rang for those hol Through Tickets for ats be- ‘ond. The connecting Trains leave Washi: daily at6a and a6 p-m. On Sundays atthe latter hoi At WHEELING direct connection is made with the trains of the CENTRAL OHIO RAIL- ROAD, running from Bellaire, on the Ohio, near Mfg rots Cambridge, Zanesville, and Newark, to COLUMBUS. ese trains connect at Newark with the cars of the Newark, Mansfield and Sandusky Rallread for Sandusky, Toledo, Detro!t, Chicago, St. Louis, ete. At COLUMNUS the C. G. Railroad trains con- noct with the fasi trains of the Little Miami Raii- rond to Xenia, Cincinnati. Louisville, ete. At XENIA (on Little Miami Railroad) connection is formed with the trains through Dayton, to Indian- apolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Chicago, Rock Island, St. Louis, eie. wz Passengers holding Through Tickets for cmphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, New Orleans, etc., whieh are also dat Washi trans- ferreé at Cincinaat! tothe Mail en the Ohio. Tickets for Evansville, Cairo, and St. Louis are sald by this route. iff For CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland to Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, ete., tickets are sold, whea the Ohio’is cavigable between Wheeling und Wellsville (Serty miles) where a connection with the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad is made ‘Travelers are requested to notice that while this is the only route eae Through Tickets and Checks in Washiagton, it is also the shortest, Most speedy, and atest to nearly all the leading ints in the great West. The distance from Washington to Cincinnati ts but 653 miles, about 190 railes shorter than by any other route! FARK, BY TERROUGH TICKET, FROM WASHINGTON :—To Wheeling, $9 Colum- bus, $13 €5; Dayton, $15 50; Cincinaati, $15 00; Loulsviile, by railroad, $18 65, by steamer fro Cincinnati, $15 OO; I 5 ei7 50; Cleve- > $12 50; Toiedo, $15 80; a $20 65 and $1950; St. Louis. $°5;_ Memphis, $25; New Orleans, etc. FOR PREDERICK AND HARPER’S PERRY, MARTINSBURG, CUMBERLAND, BERKLEY SPRINGS, BEDFORD SPRINGS, PIEDMONT, OAKLAND, and FAIRMOUNT, ma} ve Washington - mm. gp. m. Fer the minor way stations between Bachna and Whesling, take 6a. m. train from Fer to and from Baltimore, Ane polis, ete. hoe opecial ailvertisements. ale pty to THOMAS H. PARSONS, Agent, a Wanbinaton ‘ JOBN H. DONE, Baitimore and Ohio Ratitead, Deitiore, may 3—tf er’s Story °. studio, Putnam's Magazine — | = Vepor and Cherry 8; On Prion sreug ef the Millien! we hes recently been A wen tog 4 the treat- ment of Ce: discus of the "Ss HY- GEAN VAPOR AND this 4 Sa atthe eaten, aphy- ble certificates. siclan inbaling—con- stant Ay cin frat contac with the thus esca: i | ena is throughout "The Unbaler la on the breast under the lin- ihe bea the Sula, the Bundr following, ne ec { cured me of the . y, “P.M. of Ps. —— Not we —— of ten years’ standing by Dr. tis’s Hys i RET EASTON, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mue PAUL of No 5 Homssoms eect, 1. ¥-» was cured of 3 severe case of month by the Hy ana. J. H. GAUDERT, P.M. Richmond, Me. ‘The Rev. Dr. CHEEVER, of New York, testi- fies of our medicine in the New Yora, * aly of Dr. Curtis” Deer Sir: I think hig’ he $ ws atae inde some , 1am convinced itiea y, both the Sygpp end the inbaling to the chest. Gentlemen—I have recently your Cherry Syrup and Hygean Rebronic core thrvet, that refused other forms of treatment, and the ook oat, Sener ee vee — paration, no impor fremedy. 1 wish, for the rake it remedy. that it might ‘be brought within DR. JOHNS, one of the most excellent effects of your H) nchitis, and being much ritation in affections of the ti and lungs, I can therefore c’ your Mediceted Aparetus as being most cop- venient and effectual mode of of the kind I have ever seen. No jor. ts, isa the affiicted, the reach of ell. celebrated Physi- i the H j Clans in New York writes as follows Dr. Cuntis—Dear Sir—Having witnessed , incase of favor cf counter ir- Bronchial — rscns may be relieved, and many cured, by using your medicines. { must bere be allowed to confess that I am to prescribing or using secret it this little cece fees article, fects in the crve above alluded me to speak in its favor. its ef to, bave indnoed You are at liberty to use this in any way you may think proper. Cc. JOH Re peetfully, yours, &c. INS, No. 609 Houston Price three dollars a Scid by CURTIS PERE PAUL, i89 Chombers st., N. wreet N.Y. INS and BOYD & Four packages sent free to any part of the Uni- ted States fcr ten dollars. N. B.—Dr. Curtis’s By isthe ORIGINAL H others and ONLY GENUINE ARTICLE; all are base im! feits. Shon them as you would For sele in Washingten Pa. avenue, nenr 7ib street, in the First Ward. ons, or vile and in! juricus counter- ISON CHAS. STOTT, J. B. MOORE, may 2-6m Dr. L. B. WRIGHT'S Vi Liquid by ezrr Troy IKE UNEQUALE AMILY PHYSIC. CCES8 AND WON- deri:1 popularity of my “LIQUID CA- THARTIC” among<' all classes of people—phy- sitians, heads of famtlics, gover.ers of the aiffer- hou ent almsbo: instituti VERDIC in its favor it has never yet Leen equalled who have been dosing the their nauseous and debit , std overseers of variow NTRY Family Paysic ard Alterative, Some pe sams, blic for years with ing compounds, have endeavored to bring my * Liquid Cathertle” into disrepute, but with so trifling effect thet a netice would be sup. iuons. ite This medicianc is not a cure-all, but mes tr a sidered a sperific for the following Liver Comp'sints, Affections of the Bladder and Kidneys, Billous Fever, Bronchitis, Costiven-ss, Pieurisy, Lowel Complaint, Pile Skin, Drops ary §\ mp leers of a 1 kins purposes of a Family Physic All ages, conditions and cases ly treated wv oreach, and water ; tt dee nor sroduce & costive. I ha in the creat abhorrence, and cen ot mauseate the ag pains, nor 8, Biotches on the , Lizziness, Dyspepsia, tery ¢ffica- as, Feverand A indice, imparity of the Blood, Mer- sell Cutaneous Eruptions, a sper dy n Side, back and , Gout, Sick ‘ reast, Sec.:.4- ds, and for 2): ‘ue can be beneficial- ; and in all cases of Debi ‘ty, Affections of the spepsia; no physician should ve itcan be edministered as casi'y a3 weakest stom -h, leave the bowcia ever held all quack preparations safely ray tht I have avoided all assimilations to quackery in its TUELE is NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN IT, I can fully assure atl who take it that it is pres —_— upon the most scientific principles, 2n* no- ing but What is I have received from rfectly wholesome and ABLE INIT. amcstevery precinct where this Medicine ha+ been introduced, the most fat- tering tes nany THE ONLY reliable Familiy aduits. 8 of i's MIRACULOUS CURES of y of complaints yet rendered to soothing and all- healing qual- ert SS ee that this is ny: ‘sic for children or PHYSICIANS UNIVERSALLY TESTIFY that this is the ON that has yet this use ft, and rec INUINE R& mmend it EMEDY ppearance; and in proof of in their practice. One tris! will prove to the most incredulous that, when all others have failed, this remedy may be relied upon witu entire confidence Full directions accompany each bottle. Price BO and 26 cents of ten rnd twent: Princi 1 Depot 409 Broadway, N. ¥ STOTT & OO , Warhington, D.C, and vy doses. 4 fla a respectabie Dragg isis throughout the country. je 135-4m HOME MANUFACTURES. FAIRVIEW COTTO NEAR THECANAL BABIN, ITZPATEICK & BURNS. N WORKS, ALEXANDRIA, , Proprietors, and Manufacturers of COTTON YAKNS, CAR- PET CE4i%, SAIL TWINK, WRAPPING TWINE, COLDAGE, COTTON BATS, $c. jon res - Orders from: merchants in Washir. fully solicite for any of the above articles, which we will dettver in Washin had in Boliimore or other lower than can be orthern markets. All orders will meet with promptattention, — ing as above. ce 1—tf GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Office No. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, (OVER THE SAVINO’S BANK.) 18 CEMETERY is laid out on the plen the celebrated Greeawood, of New York, am situated on the high ground distant one snd a yearter miles north of tLe Capitel—North Capitol street lending directly to the This Company have secu: @ess, approp: ng their 3, UD ‘biting all Leway. 2 charter from Con- und forever to burial ng a fee title to the encroachments from purchaser, and legislation or otherwise, which is of vast importance to those who wish their dead to repose where they have placed the n, for it has become a custom in all other cities when the burial ground becomes valu- able for other purposes, to sell it, and throw the dead promiscously into one large pit, an 4 legal measures Cannot prevent it, as no Utes are given to the ground. N -—Office open from 10 to 12 o’clock a. m., where Pamphl ts, coutaining 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. {10Soventh street. or any other undertaker, will Promptly attended to. be Je 18—ly EMBER ot Os of the Ro: College 4 M Si pans, and Fellow of Veterinary Meai- tion, Washi public of he Smith’s Stable, 19th daily upon diseases ndon, respectfully informs the : " on and Moir of Me at the u fequest of numerous friends une ie iis professional duties. Soant of as heretofore his eflice bein: Birch’s Livery Stobie, it will be t Mr. Ft Mr, ‘Thomas street, between H and north of Pa Avenue, where be can - be consulted incidental to all domesticated animals. florses examined as to woundness. Gen- emen purchas: to bave ine Hones — —— W. HENRY PAL! find it to their *S PIANO FORTE ‘cao. N EVENING cL $8 F LADIES AN AS A AN OR AND forming at the of Masic. A) HENRY PALMER 0) F soot earns } @mY Of Music, corner 'of D and th streets. oc { ' | 1 \