Evening Star Newspaper, November 20, 1855, Page 1

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ACADEMY GF MUSiC. | PURSUANCE OF ‘THE DESIGN OF this Institution, viz: the ditfusion of the know!- edge of Music, and a cultivation of the public taste for the bivher order of the Art, the st eperdt OF MUSIC Proposes to give a series of Fo UR CONCERTS: and, with a view to add as much as possible to their popularity, the Great Works of Beethoven, Mozart, Mendlesobn, Spohr, Hummel and others, Felieved by lighter compositions, will be pro: duced with the greatest ible effect, both in the Orchestral and Vocal departments. The pian of admission wiil be the same as that a by the Academy of Music in London, viz: by subscription only, the terms of which will be 35 for the four Concerts, eatitling the subscriber to three tickets of admission to each Concert. Subscribers names may be immediately received st the bookstore of Messrs. ‘Taylor & room at he Piano store of Mr. Davis, and at the Music Stores of Messrs. Hilbus and Zantzinger; also at the Academy of Music. corner Ninth and D streets. (Open daily from 16 till 6.) oc 15—tf MUSIC DEPOT, Southwest corner of Penn’a avenue and D street, > Star Buildings, Washington, D. C C. H. BISENBRANDT, (Svccrssor to Hitevs & Hitz.) Importer, Publisher, and Dealer ia AMERICAN AND HUROPEAN MUSIC, PI- ANOS, STRINGS, &c. HIS POPULAR ESTABLISHMENT ITAS been refitted in the most modern and tasteful maaner, combin'ng al! the comforts and conveni- ence tha: such an establishment should possess, together with the most comp'ete assortme it of AMERICAN and EUROPEAN MUSIC, PIA- NOS, &c., to be found ia the Metropol.s. With a@ desire to meet the wishes of the musical public, I respectfally solicit their patrouage oct 25-tf GzZO. ULLBUS, Agent. COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, kc. EERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affec tions dnd this the most trying season, owinz to the sudden charges in temperature; yet by 2 little care, adopting warm clotuing and supp! ing theinselves with « good prescription or co’ remedy they may easily ward off wit: may el ve a dangerous winter comp: es ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC RL has been so long known and highly appreciate as one of our most innocent, yet etlicacious, pie: sant, and (since the reduction in price cal remedies, that it may be recommended used with the utmost confidence. itis solid cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Whe by PATTERSON & NAIRN aad 3! CO; and retail by mast Druggisis. dria by PEEL & STEVENS; Georgetown by M {SSELL- oct 2 Carter’s Spanish Mixture! THE GREAT PUKIFIEROFTHE BLOOD! Best Alterative Known!! NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN iT!!! Aninfallible remedy for S Kheumatism, Obstinate Cr Pimples or Postules ox ‘ace, Boils, Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore Ringwe im or Tetter, ald Heald, ment and piin ef the Bones and Joints, = Rheum, Stabborn Ulcers, syphilitic Dis-rders, andall diseases arising from an injudicious use of Mercury, inpradence in Life, or impurity of the Blood. HIS great remedy, which has become so idly 2nd so justly celebrated for its e nary eiticacy in relieving and curing n most obstinate and terribie forms of di which mankind fs aificted, is now off-:ed to the public, with the confident assurancethat no Mep- ICAL DiscovERy ever made has been so emiaently saccessful incuring ScroFcLa, andabt DiskAsKs oP te Bioop,as CARTER’S SPANISE MIX- TURE. ‘The proprietors are receiving by every mail most flattering and astonishing details of cures made in ali parts of the country, and in most cases where the s&ili of the best Physiciens had been ried ia vain i Its power over the Br.oon is traly remarkable and all diseases arising from impurity of the great Seat ov Lirs have been relieved and cured with- tof the tsousands who have Carter's anish Mixture contains no , Opium, Arsenic, or any danyerous drays, bat is composed of Roots and Herbs, com bined with other ingredients of known virtue. and may be given to the youngest infant or most de- bilitated invalld, without the least possible hes!- ion. tive have oaly room for short extracts from the volumes of testimony in our possession, and all from gentlemen of the hichest respectability, well known in their various localities. Please read fer yourselves Wetake great pleasa: of our readers to the merits p- x the aitention atter’s Spaaisi: asesof tue blood. It Botts. of Ve »s1ys heconsi estimony tot virtaes of Uarter’s Sp TUAL PERSONAL OBSERVATION Of its remarkable cura- tive powers for tae diszases in which it Is used We have been cured of a violent and protracted Liver disease by Carter’s Spanish Mixture. We know it to be atlit professes.— Editor Southside Democrat, Petersourg, Va. We have found from personal trial, tuat Cor ter’s Spahish Mixture is a truly valuable medi- clme —Ed. Vergennes Iadependent, Vt. GREAT CUKE OF SCROFULA —A press ma. in our employ was cured of Scrofula of a vir- ulent character vy a few bottles of Carter’s Span- ish Mixture, aftereverything else bad falied. Oth- ex cures which nave 2 under our own observa tlod, proves to us conclusively, that is really a val- uable medicinal agent. We teke great pleasure In calling the attentivn of tue aliiicted to its mer- its —Richmond Republican. SYPAILIS.—1 bave seen 2 number of cures of Syphilis performed by Cart r’ sanish Mixture. I believe it to be a perfect antido bie 5 E. BURTON, Com. of Revenue for city of Kicimons. LIVER DISEASE —Sameel M. Drinker, of the firm of Drinker & Morris, Booksellers, Rich- moad, Va., was cured of Liver disease of several standing by only three botudes of Carter's Spanish Mixture. OLD SORES, ULCERS AND OBSTINATE ERUPTIONS ON THE SKIN .—See ihe cure of Mr. Harwood, and others, detailed {a our Al Tmanac = The number of such cases cured by Ca ter’s Spanish Mixture, precludes the possibility of inserting them fn an advertisement. EFFECTS OF MERCUK Y¥ —See the cure of Mr. Elmore fie wes eaten up with Mercury and ald obtain no re:lef, until he toox six bottles of Carter's Spanish Mixture, which perfectly restored biin to health and vigor NEURALGIA—Mr. ¥. Boyden, formerly of the Astor House, N. Y., but more recently propri- etor of the Exchange Hotel, Richmond, wes cured of Neuralgia by Carter’s Spanish Mixture. Stuce tnat time, he says he has seen itcure more than a hundyed cases of the disease In which it 13 used He never fails to recommend it to the aiflicted RHEUMATISM—Mr. John F. Harrison, ist, of Martinsburg, Va., writes of the sin- pei of a violent case of Reus a. The patieat could not wk. A few bots extircly cured him. SCROFULA.—Mr. Uarrison also writes of a cure of Scrofata, in the person of a young Eas. (of three years standing,) which all the doc- tors could not reach. Six bottles made a cure of - ae YP HILIS.—Dr K.'T. Hendle, of Washing ton, D.C , who cured an obstinat: case of Syph iis by Carter's Spanish Mixture, says *‘it acts spe- cially on the Blood, Liver and Skin aud is prompt and efficient in its results.” Dr John Minge, formerly of the Res Hotel, Richmond, vow of Alabama, says he has seen Carter's 3) bb Mixture administered in a num- ber of cases with astonishiavly yood effect. He recommends it as ‘the most eiliclent allerative in ” GALT RHEUM AND SCROFULA-—Mr Jos. Robinsun. of Wooster, Olio, was cured of Scrofula and Salt Rheum of three years standing, by only three bottles of Carter’s Spanish Mixture WM.S. BEERS & CO , Proprietors, No. 304 Broadway, New York. a ve $1 per bottle, or six bottles for $5. ene G AS. STOTT, Washiogton, D. C., and Bruggists venerally. oct I—ly EW CATHOLIC BOUKS.—The Curse of the Village and The Happiness of being Rich; two Tales, by Hendrick Conscience, trans- lated from the originai Flemish ‘The Devout Caild of Mary; acollection of No- venas, by Rev FP. W. Faber, D. D. Pistorlel Bible Stories, illustrated at TAYLOR & MAURY’S o:% Bookstore, near 9th st. | world-renowned PIANO FORTES, from tne fa | I IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMEN. | Mens INDUCEMENTS FOR YOU TO L& AND SEE.—The unders! gives noti + his friends and the public that he bas just received his stock of Fall and Winter Goods, comprising all the latest styles and colors of Cloth, Cas-imeres, and Vestings; which goods will be madc ug to order in the most elogant manner, as he has some ef the best workmen in the United Siates at work for him. Being agent fer Scott, the Reporter of Fashiens, ye may rely upon get- ting the most fasblonabie Clothing. READY-MADE CLOTHING of his owa make; such as Over-garments, Frock, Dress,and Business Coats, Pants,and Vests, from medium to very superior guality. All the above goods will be sold at prices—for instance, a whole suit, Coat, and Vest, for the small sum of $15. Overcoats, beautiful style, from $10 to $20 Pants, do do 3to 10 Vests, do do 250to WwW He respectfully solicits a call from all in want of clothing. FURNISHING GOODs, such as Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Hand kerchiefs, Scarfs, Umbreilas, &c. P. W. BROWNING, Under United States Hotel, between 3d and 4% streets, ia. avenue sep i—3m FRENCH BOOT MAKER. ACOB WOLFSTEINER, No. 487 Eighth st., near Pa. avenue, is now prepared to make the most Fashionable French Boots His long experience and pra tice in this branch of the business in Paris and New York, justify him in saying that bis boots cannot be excelled in this country. Has on hand a lot already made up, to which the particular attention of centlemen are invited. sep 11—tm* ONCE If WAS THOUGHT THERE was no place for business but the Avenue. Now, the people find, in making their pachases, they can do best on Seventh street. There is no place in the city where they ee better articles, or at lower prices, than at G. FRANCIS’S, just above Odd Fellows’ Hall, Seventh street.’ “Many are beginning to know this, and when !n-went of Housekeeping Hardware, Cutlery, Silver Plated Atbata, Britannia, and Japanned Ware, Clock: Bird Cages, Baskets, Brushes, &c., they call o. him Others, ia making their purchases wil! du weil to remember bis store. oc 19- PIANOS—PIANGS—PIANOS. UST IVED AT THE MUSIC DEPOT, sogathwest corner of Penna. avenue,—* Hleventa and D streets, two of those} low ts, tory of Rosenkrantz, in Dresden. : meats have heen acknowledged by competent and disinterested musical jadges to be superior to any other borizontal square Pianos made, in point of toue, touch, and durability. Shall receive, in a few days, another lot of thes: instruments, and coatinue to receive them as so: as they can be passed through the Custom House nov Lt GEO. HILBUS, Agent. S. PP. HOOVER'S IRON HALL BOOT SHVUE & TRUNK ESTABL Pa. avenus, bet. Oth and iv ts UST RECEIVED A GOUD ASSORTMENT f Ladies’, Misses’s, and Children’s, Geat’s, Boys’ and Youths’ BOUTS and i SHOES which | will sell cheap for cash. FOR LADIES Cassimere double sole long Gaiters, water proof Frenen Lasting heel and button do. French Cassimere do do French Glicesious toilet white and bl’k kid Siip- pers French Gaiters, all colors, with and without tips Misses’ and children’s black, blonze and colored heel Gatters Misses and chiidren’s morocco kouble sole tipped and plain Boots POR GENTS, BOYS AND YOUTHS French patent leather and caif doubl: sole double upper Boots French patent ivather and calf doubie sole lonz Buttoa Gaiters French patent leather and calf Oxford Ties French calf Botts at 33 50 worth 35 Far Boys and Youchs I ein supply all that me 2 call with Boots and Shoes. 1 have « splendid assertment of Boots and Shoes for servants, which I am coniident I can farul-b at fair prices. Give me a call and examine for yourselves at 3. P. HOOVER’S. oc 2b —if tron THE GREATEST MEDICAL DISCOVER OF THE AGE. Dr. KENNEDY. of Roxbury, Has discovered in one of our comMON PASTURE WEEDS a remedy that cures EVERX Y KIND OF HUMOR; CROM THE WORST SCROFULA DOWN TOA CON: ™ Ez. BE HAS TRIE OVER ELEVE?D huadred cases,and never failed except in two cases, (bob tuunder hamor ) He has now in bis possession over two hundred certificates of its vir- tue, al within twenty miles of Boston. ‘i bottles are warranted to cure a nursing sore A ue to three bottles will cure the worst kind of pimples on the face Two to three bottles will clear the system of biles. Two bottles are warranted to cure the worst canker in tue mouth and stomech. ‘Three to five bottles are warranted to cure the worst case of Erysipelas. One to two bottles are warranted to cure all Lamor tn the eyes. ‘Two botties are warranted to eure ranning of the earsaud blotches among the hair. Four to six botties are warranted to cure corrupt and running ulcers One bottie will cure scaly eraption of the skin, Two to three bottles are warranted to cure the worst case of ringworm. fwo to three bottles are warranted to cure the inost desperate case of rheumatism Three to four botties are warranted to cure the salt rheum. Five to eizht bottles will cure the worst cases of scrofula. A benefit is always experienced from the first bottle, and a perfect cure is warranted when the ebove guantity is taken. er, I peddled over a thousand bottles of this ta the vicinity of Boston. I know the et of itin evefycase So sure as water will extin- fire sossre willthis cure humor. I never aboitie of it but that sold another; after a ial it always speaks for itself. ‘There are two things abont this herb that appears to me surpris- ing; first that it grows in our pastures, in some laces quite pleutiful, and yet its value bas never eu known until I discovered it in 1516—second, that it shouid all kinds of humor. In order to give some idea of the sudden rise and great rity of the discovery, I will xtate that iu April, 1953, 1 peddled {t, and sold about 6 bottles per day—tn April, 1854, 1 sold over 1,000 bottles per day of it. Some of the wholesale Druggtsts who have been in business twenty and thirty years, say that no- thing Inthe annals of patent medicines was ever Lik ‘There is a universal praise of it from uli 'y own practice J alwa' humers—but since its {ntr family medicine have be 3 kept it strictly for uction as a general great and wonderful virtues n found tn it that | oever suspected cases of epileptic Rts—a disease which asidered incurable have been cured by a few bottles. O, what a mercy if it will prove effectuui in all cases of that awful malady—there are but few who have seen more of it than I have 1 know of s+veral cases of Dropsy, all of them ed peopic cured by it Por the various diseases ofthe Liver, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Fever ard Ague, Pain in the Side, Diseases of the Spine, aud particularly ia diseases of the Kid- neys, &c., the discovery has done more good than any medicine ever known, No change of diet ever necessary—eat the best you can get and enough of It. Directioas for Use.—Aduits one table spoonful + day-—Children over ten years dessert spoon Par Chitdren from five to eiht years, tea s fal. As no directions can be ap, iicable to all con stitutions, take sufficient to operate on the boweis twice a day. MANUFACTURED BY DONALD KENNEDY, 120 War-en street, Rorbury, Mass. Pricz, One Dottan. New York City, C. Vv. reet; C. H. RING, No Wuolessle Agents —New CLICKNER, #1 Barclay 8 192 Broadway; A. B. & D. SANDS, 100 Fultou street. Philadelphia, T. W. DYOTT & SONS Baltimore, BROWN & BROTHER, CANBY & HATCH’ Alexandria, PEEL & STEVENS. At Retail by all r table Druggists in the United States and Brittsh Provinces, and also by the Drugyists of tals City. oct 2 AK ERICAN HOTEL, Neo. 456 Pa. Sher Cetumeen 446 and Oth streets 8. HEFLEBOWER & L. 'Y, LOVETT, PROPRIETORS ly ttm | | | | = rt ae » BCCTOR NOOF!AND’S CELEBRATED German Bitters, PREPARED DY DR. C. M. JACKSON, Philad’a., Pa., WILL EPFECTUALLY CURE LIVER COMPLAR SPEPSIA, JAUNDI _Chronic or jg iy pa of = Parsons me diseases arising from a die- Such as Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness, 01 Hlood to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nau- sea, Heartburn, Diszust for food, Fullness, or Weight in the Stomach. Sour Eruetations, Sink- ing or Fluttering at the Pit of the labs psa Swimming of the Head, Hurried and Ditticult Breathing, Fluttering ot the Heart, Choking or Snffocating Sensations when ina lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots of Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Head, Deti- elency of Perspiration, Yellowness of the Skin and Byes, Pain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs oa ee Sppener of Heat Burning in the lesh, Constant Imagini: Evil, and great Depression of Spirits. = : HE PROPRIETOR, in calling the attention of the pate to this preparation, does so with a feeling of the utmost confidence in its virtues aud adaptation of it to the diseases for which it is recommended. it is no new and untried article, but one that har ot the test of a ten years’ trial Lefore te Amer- ican ple, and its reputation and sale is unri- valled by any similar preparations extant. ‘The testimony in its favor given by the most promi nent and well-known Physicians and individuals in all parts of the conniry ts immense. ‘The fol lowing from North Carolina is respectfally sub. mitted, referring any who may stil! doubt, to thr ‘‘Memorabilia.”> or Practical Recetpt Rook, fo Farmers and Faraiiies, to be bad gratis of all th: Agents for the Germun Bitiers. Principal Ofice and Manufactory, 190 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TESTIMONY FYROM NORTR CAROLINA Dz. C. 3. Jactson, Pb Rave been a subject of Dysne) form, for the last five years. Buch tion for tweive months tnat the haw Saw me said ! crust die. was my cond) laysiclans and ul Vhile in this eon inz piaces in Vir Caiviina, y home | stopped a week erfordton, « smail villaze North Cari a, te try the efect of some Chalyheate water in tha sess About the last of the week I went into» ras stove to get some medicine for an chiid an myself. There were several of the village pliy clans in the store, and one of theia seemed to take | som? interest in my case, and, after askine 110< some questions, said be had been a dyspeptic an¢ had been greatly Leneutted by the use of HOOF- ‘D'S GERMAN BiTTLRS, prepred sisted that | would try th: next day 00) aisted so much that I wo etme one bottie. ledid x it as directed asitte After rea ng home one o —eod to me fore Tiption and Se EEA peptic,) and i gave him ne TLIRD ANNUAL BALL Rad loft, which ¢fected much oF THI cated on me for more of t edicine, saying he w by it taan any other he had taken, been able te get any will you, there? More as -oon 2s but [ have not seri since ; me a dozen or Mit. zer's Btor, Wake Co.,N says: ‘ e rse PHOUFLA Chronte the Liver, of olvalre! communlly lot, &e., &. CERTPIFICATE Hewrsvitrs, ¥ November | on—Denr Sir: atity of it for You will, there: rn and « perhaos, ever Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1855. Single copy, per annum EF Caen, wvvaniasiy on ADVANCE. Single in be ak counter, Lene) com procured Paper. “Price. Taeaintely after the Insive of the Postmasrans whoart asagents allowed of twenty per cent he NO. 898. OFFICIAL. 4 ' TReascny Derantwenr, Aug. 3, 1855. Notice ts hereby given to holders of stock of the | loan euthorized by the act ef 1846, redeemable on | and after the 12th November, 1856, that the whole or any part of that stock will be purchased by this | depertment at any time previous to the 30th No- | vember next, for which 3 percent. premium will | be paid in addition to the sums expressed in the { certificates. | And to the holders of the stocks of the other toans of the United States, that purchases of the same to theamount of 21,310,000 will also be made ' daring the same period at the following rates: j For stock of the loan of 1812, a premiam of 10 | percent.; for stock of the loans of 1817 and 1S8, a premiui of 16 per cent.; and for stock issued un- der the act of 1850, commonly called ‘exas-in- demnity stock, a premium of 6 per cent. Interest will also be allowed, at the rate stipu- lated tn the certificates, from the ist duly last to the day of settlement here, with one day in addi- | Uon, to enable the Treasurer’s draft to reach the purty. Certificates transmitted to this department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to e United States by the party entitled to recetre the purchase-money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drefts upou the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York or Philadelphia, 2s the partles entitled to revelye j the money may direct. JAMES GUTERIE, Secretary of the Treasury an i—dtNov30 BALLS. | CIVIC. CLUB, MILITARY & FIREMEN'S | ALL. SiXTH ANNUAL BALL | = = OF THE Vigilant Fire Company) OF GEORGETOWN, D. c. t "EMI VIGILANT FIRE COMPANY TAKE | | reat pleasure in announcing to their friends L the publ enerally that their Sixth Annua ad Ball wiil take place at Forrest Hall, on ESDAY, Nev 27, 1555. os of the Company pledge them re neither time nor expense in mak- ing such arrangements as will give satisfaction 1 enjoyment to every one who may honor them their company ott’s Cotillion faud nas been engaged for the a. »per will be furnished by an experienced ca- | 7 ckets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- nd ladie=; to be had of the Committee or e door on the even f the ball Firemen wilt please appear ia uniform Committee of Arrangement Seo W Otfutt, J Shackelford, Wm Crowley, J Krouse. m Tanner. ithe sident’s Mounted Guard jal ail will take EVe G, the Wth instant, K’S ASSEMBLY HALL. J porienced caterer will furnish Supper at city prices fessor Munder will act as master of ceremo Tickets TWO DOLLARS—t the followiag Committee on In’ Capt Peck, Corp’! Mc Lieut Flint, Carp) W be obtained of Sot Hayward W Hi Topping, Ke S.t Owen, , Jos Heart: . at Qr Master Evans, Jacob Ash, ss yitrt of the Company. P O'Donoghue, Fag T Berry, J Kei . y> RK J Clements, can traly say that my ve E - W Sanderson, “4 my friends and relatfons, as i had every OP bntz, recoramended, znd nothing did me any good v < R Peal, > : j Ul L was prevatled upon to iry the Bitters. You EE H Burch, are at ib to make any use of this ceranyin ‘J Yeabower, J 8 Robinson, 1 tion for the beaetit of the afficied, you me plone L Fue, “ j proper. sttiboue, Ksq Keunedy, “s aT ae R Wallach. « W 3 Teal, “ | re, and Vashington; J. L. Kio and J. R. PIERPONT, ma ? 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Itisa trath- ful adviser lo the married and those contemplating marriage. its perusal is particularly reeommend- ed to persons entertaining seeret doubts of th hysicai condition, and who are conscious of hav- ing hazarded the health, happiness, and privileges to which every human being is entitled. Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS 72 'y, or Five Copies for One Dollar. M of post- e to all parts of the United States. ap B.--Those who prefer may consult Dr. LA CROIX upon any of the diseases upon which this book treats, either personally or by mail. Medi cine sent to any part of the Union according tod rections, safely packed and carefully secured from all observation. Address Dr. M. 8. LA CROIX, No. 31 Maiden Lane, or Post Uttice Box 579, Aibany, N. Y. at, Ottice open daily from 9 a.m. to 9p. m., on Sunday from 2 until 5 p. m. ne Ok REMOVED from No. 56 Beaver st. to $l Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y¥. dec 7—y PIANO FOR $25: A PIANO FORK $7!! A PIANO FOR #125!!! THREE NEW PIANOS FOR 8175 each! ONE NEW eee NAY octaves) $250! at OHN F. ELLISS Pisno, Music and Variety Store, '306 Pa, avenue, between 9th lth ats, o% W_D Wallach, * nov meter eons ete ee SILVER DOOR PL prose DWEL 3 r ¥ PEWS, STATE ROOMS, HOTELS, &c. of this celebrated article, manufactured by Whip- ple & Liverm have received the sole! agency for the District of Columbia The plates are of all sizes and ef beautiful de- igns, exhibiting superier finish; and lettered or numbered in a style unsurpassed in point of ele- They are warranted to contain a large qu:htity of pure silver, and thus to be more dura- ble, as Well as more beautiful, and lower priced than silver plated artictes. Samples muy be seen at my store 1. SEMKEN, 380 Pa. avenue COFFIN WAREROOM, &: i WILLIAM PLANT & C( « KERS—residencedis Sever between G and H streets. ents procured inany ground P netery. Coffus, Cape, Shrouds, Carriages, Hearse, and every article for interments of the best quality furnished ct short notice, on the most reasonabie terms, and at all hours of the aight. Having the exclusive right of Cratmp’s Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep dead for any length of time. jy} WEBER'S EXCELSION BRASS ARD STRING BAND. ¥ R. WEBER RESPECTFULLY IN- a) inform his patrons and the public thet he is now prepared with a BAND OF TALENTED MUSICIANS to accommodate them with-a brass, string or reed band. as the occasion may require. MUSIC for Balls, Parties, Parades, Serenades, &c., furnished from one to any num- ber, at the shortest possibie notice, by applying to L. W EBER, Leader, four doors east of Genera! @ W Hinton, nov 7—tf > UD Henderson’s, Navy Yard. Orders can be left at the ‘‘ Music Depot,”’ in the Star Buil 5 nov 6—tf CORFECTIONE KE-OPENING. OUN MILLER, PENNSYLVANIA AVE- @, south side, between ‘Tenth and Eleventh streets, respectfully informs the public that he hes reiltted his Store, and opened it to-day forthe sale of every article which enters into the CONF EC- ERY ousiness; intendiag to keep on hand ant ant choice assortment. While tendering bis thauks tothe public for the tronaye hitherto extended to him he hereby in forms his friends that he will always be y to attend to Parties, Bails, or whatever other kinds of assembi which may require his services and confections. oc 8— WATCH REPAIRING, ATCHES, CHRONOMETERS and Pocket ‘Timekeepers of every description however complicated, skillfally repaired | by competent workmen H A practical knowledge of this branch’ of our business, to which strict personal attention is given, guarantees entire satisfaction to persoas having fine Watches, &c. to repair. M W.GALT & BRO., Sai Pa. avenue, betw. 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No one interrupted od j beauty of « _ drawn sword ‘so unexpected!y arrested the nuptials, con. | human life is a tact | was knocked up, and the ball lodged harmless | in New York, stepped . roat, Prisoner in my ow; , a EV E N 1 N G STA R, paeeet by inactive frends? nek on = —— + aavier. “No !"" was the response of 5 THE RANSOME D BRIDE itative voice of a rte sited ge A Tale of vuayaquil. siand aside! Don Xa » arisen =e rt >. ‘ CHAPTER: ; the state’ and. in the name of the faw which A solitary wayfarer, with burried steps and | 1 stand ready to enforce, let all weapons be agitated inien, wended his way tarough the put aside'’’ deseried thoroughfares of the City of (iuaya-| So fully had the attention of the company quwil. die wore no tale-bearing countenance which spoke of country, nor from his dress could his rank be judged. The echoes of bis heavy tread awoke the ‘slecping vultures. With graceless swoop, and awkward wing, they abandoned their perch on tree and ° us top; while ever and anon the drowsy louse- dog, from portal to gate-way, with upraised head, growled his disapprobation. Lengthened shadows betokened the near approach of evening, yet, save the menial busied in re the curtained awning in the piazzz, m ments seemed deserted. Not so the mansion of Don Xavier. Portal and corrider, kitchen and hall, were alike crowded; while the court-yard was filled with earri whose fashion and embellishments were those of times past. The white dresses of the ladies, and the crange flower conspic ous in the head-dress of the maidens, of fete or festival; but the flower had | fresivu nd the habiiiwents its neat array Not one face spoke of joy or sontentment, for all felt iil at ease. The stately Dons stood aloof from their dames in knots, con’ gir undertones; now and then a suppressed oati struek the ear oisoned the air, and the hand could be seen clutching the haft of the stiletto, But one alone paved the corridor, and at every turn his piercing eyo was fast- been engrossed, thai, unnoticed, they were surrounded by the rayrmidons of the police. “State the informer, and name the charge with which I sm accused, and for which I am arrested,” said Xavier. ‘ This has been, in- deed. a gala day.” “Don Xavier, you stand accused of divers ag Fig murd:r, and treason against the * Dare your minions stop me?” the priest. “Tell them my title and calling— then beware he who weak raise but a fincer to stop my free egress and ingress here or el -e- where” “Mark me—be that dared to let thee pass shall answer for it with bis life!” said the officer. “Ho, there, Francisco ' bring this man toa con ness of self.’’ quoth Francisco, “little did you and I dream tugged at the same galicy oar, as good Castilians, or when wa devoted our tims to breaking of stone, and rearing the sea-wail of Tadragona, that the sendirg of us to the mines in the provinces should trom loyal sub- jects render us rebeilious patriots. Bah! it was tucre thy morais were corrupted; there theu acquired that taste for gold which led thee to waylay and rob the defenceless It #ives me pleasure to sce thou hast taken holy orders—they befit the dying man Say, didst steal raeu. them, a you robbed the ehurch at Panama? Excuse wy familiarity,”’ continued the official, F rancisco, und, in ad- dition to handeuffs, the pretended priest was interrupted coming forward when we tug; him in his silent path; for hours he had trod that beat like sentry ov a post, neither by word or look holding communion with those about him. A liveried menial crossed his path, and, raising a wand, requested the pres- | loaded with a heavy leg-chain. *‘Now, So- eice of the assembled guests in the adjoining is in costume, allow me to intro- ha *-In the name of the mother of Saints e Senor Ricardo Raveira!”* t hall net be!” he exclaimed ; and grasp- Quite’ says one. ing the sword-hilt, strode foremost inw the ~ No, he was poisened by apartment. S24 The daughter-in-law and werd of Don Xavier was to be given in marriage, and it was his on who, invoking the aid of the V gin e itshould not be. The rays of a sett: Eimclaucholy aspect tu the seene, the stained iattics they fell into the apartment. Sobs and sighs were heard from trembliug girls, who. with cheeks tear be- dewed, lung upon the arms of their fathers, as if in dr i similar sacrifice. Hours had passed sin sinted time of the e- mony. : his own party,” second; while all drew near, anxious 2 Sight of one so terrible—for Raveira a noted bandit. The report of a pistol was heard—a fall— followed by a ficld-like laugh. The bride- sm snd straager had contrived to steal irom the apartment. The latter lay bleeding in the corridos. while the former had for ths time escaped. “Guards !"? shouted the captain of the po Was the response, from more e direction. followed by the report of A shudder ran through the veins us aud iifele ikumor whi Living or dead'!’’ ran my orders, Senor ered, in under tones, strange l.in was no « . es uf Don Xavier. A wife had died under an is but forestatled at the “best = mysterious circumstances His widowhood pris mers—march L. was of sh durstion. Don Xavier was no- Taus wo ed this ill-omencd union bie and re The sceond wifo| The elder Xavier, in atten : ting to escape, m, OVerpowere | ud death, “te borne The Senorita oh a series of tragical readed sacrifice, scarce ~i her reason. She wast * mother’s kins an unwilling sp f for a deed which be could kind household was shot by the ruards—the «. at his father’s infamy off from th Annette r age, was from intancy, © foreed wo wed gade and vill d'—bertered fe trait at her demise, was » daughter, to become nom! m ber marriage, wien it became erty of the sec settled upon t nally hers u he prepa not avert her health was restored, while we take a stury- eave of old Father Time. . [TO BE con ~—-—~—+ +e Lventve Hours por Mecmaxres.—“What e North « nd Gazette, i c. the early c y how tn the scien’ e cold-hearted end unfeecli upen the one p je other—was the c legroom pulated portion of b wrdian ; the latter to In what manner you have seen No! al gu. ng vt shups, for mechan- ul’ Whet in je world? Heark- he would effect his They were not ai ea an » these fact bpm. One of the best editors the Westminister oe Review o ever boast. and one of the most erran through t bri the ante-room cv) aut writorsef che passing hour, was a in Aberdeen. One of the editors of a x nor than led, the 2 y journal was a baker in Eigiu ot ee ja beat reporter on the London Tunes he 3 in Ps burgh; the edivr of the ne mason. Une of the ablesi on Was a blacksmith in Dun- ratchmaker in Banff; the was a herd boy in F the London Mission- ege at Hong Kong was a sad- donee! tae best missiona- todndia was « tailor in ding machinist on the Londoa au Railway, with £700 a year, suie in Glasgow; and perhaps the ary riche-t in Baglan i not of ear. soul's flight had spiritual loveliness of ihe adicu to the si i cut off ere its prinie—dead, t, pale, siration st oved, and s: ily on her gut that hi ment, bis Wo that of guiit. P, the ru of thi Wasa silor first, au pestle and mortar in Montrose; Mr. Mewreg- or, themewbor for Utasgow, was a poor boy would have been pery heaven, ho dor, an wayfsrer. before all i Steel met s suppressed sobs were overyn for tue moment, and then Lie combatants were nd, the exe Se tem of and hes ma held at bay. Mow changed the sceue—father | 2) renowned thivughoat tue world. sepa penne seen uns = a evening hours of our young mechanics are more etwe © fi i lo : valuable than they are aware of, aad it would a our cities som better places of to be found for the moral and men- ewment of our young men. There have bad an upportunity of judg- i the great nocessity of ms, for our young a a the corri- | Westyury, wie a plougbiaan in Haddington; ted; and, With | god Arthur Aude the meraber for Orkney, : pread by the sweat of his brow in } é a ered by shrieks | vow cressed; between the lutter tle priest and some geaort ws the me Prayers ani entreati - tions and curses, crie furbearance fying shouts, arose in one; and addi god sas will them wouan balr bere lish wiles that I said the partie | | sword remained un ued, while vengeance | ion for wantof kn rwiedge k at reigned in the as- | fore engaged. i | i ' | ' H j ragged in Koss-shire, James Wilson, the member for tervened, though not before their swords had be well if 5 others, while wives and daughters joined in < ing to the scene, was heard the hysteric laugh of Hh. 1 f held at bay; the! vii jeap thew inte f and keep the mind and the d = . . A Goop ExavrLe.—English jestice. when ood calm and collected; a nk far eupe- r conse’ , a oble | applied to big rogues, w must t aera sd sb ce as — rior @ourown The case of Sir Joan Paul, eye: were turned upon bim—his ery as he Strahan, and Bates, the defaulting bankers of r pon 3 er London, is known to our readers The dis on their late failure showed that they ed of sceurities placed on deposit in their hands, and applied tae money to their own wants. y were arrested, tried, and have been sentenced to fourteen years trans- wrtations. The head of the house, Sir John Pax 1 was a baronet, a magistrate, and mem- | ber of the church, , and his partners held high positions, yet English justice awarded them no respect because of their position and | relations Shall we ever see this righ example imitated on our side of the Adiantic * (NV. ¥. Mirror came to the reseue still ran turning hi 4, be proudly met their ingu ring gaz: bands, wives, fathers, brow ers, sisters, ono and all of you, as you bold humanity, honor, or virtue sacred !—forget- ting ali ties or pleas, in the name of heaven aid me to prevent this profanation of a sacred | office'’’ *-Amen!’’ responded the son, Again flashed the angry stecl; the father, | finding his son off his guard, renewed hi- murderous assault. His vantage was short; a mvment scarce elapsed ere, prostrate and un- armed, he lay defenceless “te the epee har H son. The jar caused by his heavy fall dashed | a the cccayerer the ot from vf pedestals, { _ Heavta nae’ I rae ee st me and shivered to atoms its fragments strewed | in the Friends’ Intelligencer, that from shat the floor. The younger Xavier shuddered at | tistics recently published in Eogland, whils the narrow escape which he had made, in the | the average duration of human aa be ere heat of the struggle from the crime of parri- | ™* a Pe thirty-three — ane see > cam cide; and while ine elder, foiled and exhaust- | Friends there is an average of fifty 7 . ed, remained prostrate, the stranger who had | Eighteen years thus ad to the Sie ue, “al dustoa in their ¢ closure: } had disp tinved : | chatlen, ‘+ Spaniards, be to whom this lady was about | ©'9s¢ inv to be sacrificed, wed s<d a sister of mine—fair, | - = noble, kind, and thy as she is. That sis- Cg Aa Bugtich surgeon recently potent ter lives and r: amaniac! Setting honor | the operation of Ethotomy on a boy abou six aside, affection he knew not, be wooed and | ycursof age _After removing the ctwulus, ruined anotber. Death came tw her relief. | he felt something in the bladder, whicu. on re- Her parents in the prime of life became do- | moval, proved the head half cf a needle; the tards, and a name, once a boast, i) now a by- | other part of the needle was found in the cal- word' Restore his sword; sacred ismy cause | culus. The operator supposed that the needle of quarrel; with the god of battles be the | had been intreduced from the rectum. and issue '"’ that the portion which projecte linto the biad- But while the speaker e: erabat- | dcr had servel asa nucleus fox the calculus tention, the abject wretch to whom he would | have restored an honorable weapon, bad | drawn a pistol from the folds of his garment. | Detected in the actof presenting it, his arm | medical atten igation of tue laws Ss Willis’s Musical World says that au Lrish woman, observing the great di-play of shining instruments at a iarge musical esiablishwent imto the store and im- in the wall. | quired of a clerk. ‘+ How do you sell your now ‘Am [ to remain, at the merey of a cut: | beer pumps.