Evening Star Newspaper, December 10, 1855, Page 1

p THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED KVERY AFTERNOON, (SXCEPT SUNDAY, 4t the Star Bui: , corner of Peansyleania ceanneat Rlecenta ae - By W. D. WALLACH, ‘WI be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 373 @ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three Months; for less than three months at the rate of 124 cents a week. I? SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. JOS. C. PETERSON IMPORTER OF HAVANA CIGARS, No. 417 ee ee —s 434 st., oppo- pe ¢ American Hotel. DR. R. 8S. JAMES, GEAOUATE OF THE PHILADELPHIA HOM PATHIC College, offers his s:rvices {m every branch of his a Office— of New York avenue and Fif- teenth street, over the drug store of J. W. le nov 2—dim* mes LAGER ae DEPOT, jo. 331, P vania avenue, between 4% and 6th street nov ime OP ae WGERECEES el ete ee MEDICAL CARD. DS STANISLAS HERNISZ, REGULAR Peacritions: oF Homa@prarny, Office No. 281, comer of F and Fourteenth streets. Dr. STANISLAS HERNISZ having returned from Europe with ——- health, will attend to the practice of piniee. Office hours from To clock a.mtodp.m. nov ié-im* JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, Liquors, CIGARS, AND FINE _ GROCERIES, Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL B OKER, No. 474 Pa av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuineton City, D. 6. -B ‘ana er Merchants are — to give REMOVAL. C. WARRINER WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Has removed to No. 370 Pennsylvania avenne, under Browns’ Hotel, Washington, D.C. oc 31—tlan MISS JIORELY Lr CONSTANTLY RECEIVING WINTER MILLINERY at her Rooms, 301 Penna. — upstairs. Sntrance between Mr. rs jonery and Mr. Bilis's, Music Store. Punctnal attention given to all orders which she May be favored with. nov 22-tf MRS. CHOATE ek Wit OPEN HER FALL AND WINTER October 20th. She is ready to attend punc- tuslly to all orders the Ladies may favor her With. Corner of Louisiana avenue and 6th street _oot 15-8 DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY ALADY. RS. A. C. REDMOND H&VING removed Hand I, is to take LIKENESSES in PICTORES well taken an@ put up in embossed ACADEMY OF MUSIC. N_ PURSUANCE OF THE DESIGN OF this Institution, viz: the diffusion of the knowl- igne order of the Art. the ACADEATY OF Music Proposes td give a series of MILLINERY,onSATURDAY next, (Intell) By toher NEW ROOMS, on7th st., between cases for FIFTY CENTS. Rov 22-tf =< Music, and a cultivation of the public for the h. FOUR CONGERTS: and, with a view to add as much as to their er the Great Works of hoven, Mozart, Meadiesoha, Spohr, Humuiel and others, Telieved lighter compositions, will week ta ida of adi'ssiou w!)] be the same as that adopted by the Academy of Music In London, viz: by su>s-ripMon only, the terms of which will be $5 for the four Concerts, the subscriber to three tickets of admission to each Concert. Subscribers names may be immediately received at the bookstore of Messrs. Taylor & Maury; at he Piano store of Mr. Davis, and at the Music Stores of Messrs. Hilbus audZantzinger; also at the Aeaemy of Music. corner Ninth and D streets. (Open daily from 10 (11 6.) oc 15—tf WEBER'S EXCELSIOR BRASS AND STRING BAND. M R. WEBER RESPECTFULLY IN- inform his and the public that he is now witha BAND OF TALENTED MUSICIANS to accommodate them witha brass, or reed band. as the occasion may require. USIC for Balls, Parties, Pa: , &c., furnished from one to — num- at the shortest possible notice, by ap: vr dhed ber, L. WEBER, Leader, four doors cast Henderson's, Navy Yard. Orders can be left at the ‘‘ Music Depot,” in the Star Buildings. nov 6—tf NN nt nl sx BEAUTIFUL INLALD CLOCKS, 8 dav and W hour. Prieesfrom $5 to $13. Just opened and for sale at the great Variety Store of OHN ¢£ . ELLIS, 305 Penosylvaalg avenue, b> tween %b and 10th streets. ~ pov 30 duced with the a effsct, the Orchestral and Vocal departments. The COFFIN WAREROOM, &c. - WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- e KER S—residence418 Seveath street, hetween G and H streets. qa utterments procured in ay ground or Caps, Shrouds, Carriages. articlé for inkerments UNITED STATES MAIi. + ALABAMA.. "= > Post Orrics Vet 1885 ROPOSALS FOR CARRYE ma'ls of the United States from the 18th of Feb. ruary, 1856, to ¥ 3 on tas following’ 08 4 a the BEATE OF ALABAMA, and me manner | fled, will be recetwed at the Contract Oilice of the Post Office Department, in the city of Washing- ton, until 5 p. m., of the 10th January, 1956, to dec! z i on ~ next day: ae cube, 7002—F rom Montgomery, ‘ort Deposit, ‘Buller ‘Springs, Cokervilie’ Clat- borne Gainestown, to Mobile, 266 mites , with side y of Green, of Tintlaish, ‘kory Grove , and Kirkville tri-weekly; the n Claiborne (~ in. mamboats y be: speed, size structure, for the regular formance of the service ct all seasons of the year, to GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. he matinee E AT mounting Teeth Percha Base. is 310 PA. AVENUK, on a Gutta . Also, with Allen’s pat- ent coatinsous Gum, combining beau- bd amy and cleanliness. pt ire sf Dentistry,and 4 profit bis patrons. And the lege. determined to kee; with every strive to please REFERENCE: Dr R Dr. R Coolt; Medical Faculty of Georgetown Gol- nov 23—tf GUTTA PERCHA TEETH, HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEBN IN the habit of sending our for Denial to Dr. gaa | operations for a number of years, take pleasure in recommending him to the citi- zens of Washi and dental ope: He inserts teeth u in the United 31 Geo. P. Ho'dmam, M. D. A. ¥. Payne, James Bryant, M ©. H. Barris, Mt. p. Wythe Tivaley, M.D Office over Ford & Bre ’s, No ith street and Pa avenue. WATCHES, JEWELR E CALL ATTENTIO on as the best tooth extractor that we have ever met with every pian thet is praetised B. W. Towles, M. M.D, DDS Jehn F. Miller, M.D. D @. F. Chamberiin, M. D., DD3. Samuel P. Brown, M. D. B. M. Francises, M.D. WIRE. TO OUR MAG- nificent stock of very rires Gold it JEWELR WATCHES. elegant ¥ SILVER TEA SETS, PITCHERS, GOBLETS, WAITERS, FORKS and SPOONS, and every other articleof TABL® SIL- VER WARE, SILVER CARD CASES, PORT MOnB ALES, FINH FANS, &c. Cuth of Possessi; ecute in the varis Also, extra Albata Goods and superior Table GOLD SPECTACLES and EYB GLASSES every lety. attention paid to the selection of glasses = the eyes of wearers. ca dae facility, we are prepared! o ex- st manner, - Particular Jar, orders for all articles tn our line. WATCHES and CHRONOMETERS of eve- dese:i; Enowledge strict ion skillfully repaired. A mactical of this branch of our business, which attention is ¢!ven, gnatgntees entire satisfaction to persons having fine to repair. ENGRAVING tn all its the cutting of arms, crests, mottoes, dc. on stone —, es best Lora te , ord cugraving 2) nth romptly ea- ated. MW f =e Gro. “4 ¢ Watches, &c., branches, including -W. GALT 321 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th’ sta. nov 30—tf Gassimeres, and IMPORTANT TO GENTLEMES. GREAT INDUCEMENTS FOR YOU TO CALL AND SEE.—The un g! aotiee to his friends and the public that he has just received his stock of Fall and Winter Goods, mprising all the intest styles and colors of Cloth, hy Vestings; which goods will be made up to order in the most elegant er, ar mann he has some of the best workmen in the United States at work forhim. Being agent for Scorr, the Reporter of Fashions, be may féely upon get- ting the most fashionable lothing. READY-MADE CLOTHING of his own make; such as Over-garments, Frock Dress,and Business Coats, Pants, and Vests, from medium to very superior quality. All the above goods be sold at low prices—for instance, a whole suit, C: ts, ind Veat, for the small sum of #15.) 5 Overcoats, beautiful Pants, Vests, sf from $10 to $20 do do 3to 10 do 2.50to 10 do Sle respectfully solicits a call from el! in went of "_ FURNISHING GOODS, scch as Shirts, kerchiefs, Scarks, Drawers, Collars, Stocks, Hand- Umbretlas, &e. P. W. GRUWNING, Under United Slates Hotel, between 3d and 4 streets, Pz. avenue sep 14—3m ____ _ = HOME MANUFACTURES. FAIRVIEW COTTON WORKS NEAR THE CANAL BASIN. ALEX ANDRIA, ITZPATRICK & BURNS, Manvfactarers of COTTON PET CHAIN, Proprietors, and YARNS, CAR- SAIL TWINE, WRAPPING TWINE, CORDAGE, COTTON BATS, §e. Orders from merchants in Washington respect- fally solicited for any of the above we will deliver in had in Baltimore or other eles, which lower than can be orthern markets. All ‘ashi: orders will meet with m ptattention, address- ing as above. ha es og oc 1—tf TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIE SIGHT ness and ulariy Very numerous are the: t!t ISHES to call the attention to all that suffer tive aight, caused by age sick- mm glasses inju Pees | his superior ECTACLES ot ot > himself to a true caused to Precious orgen of sig ut fram the commencement of the use using glasses in not bei an Optometer, aa ears, enables him to measure tie focal eyes, and snch . aired will he furnished with precision and satis- suited, by Cap! lasnes that ape absolately jon. J. T. ackiiewledyes the very liberal enc ment alread tronage of those that have not vy obtained. aad further solicits the pa- yet availed them- selves of his aid. Persons that cannot convenient call, by send- Poet glasses in use, and es they can read this print with their SS: om supplied with such that will r - Innumerable testinontals to be seen > ences given to many who have derived the greatest ing how mary pecta~ prove and :efer- ease and comfort from his Circulars to be had Seventh street, three doors , at his office, No. 512 from cllawa’ Hall, up stairs. NoxFo.x, September 7, 1364. cl made for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more Sr a penepariaing his Gexcription — . Lrecommend him asa skillful opii- HENRY A. WISE. be under the entire and exclastve control of Mr. J. Tostas: Sir—The pair ot you the accepted bidder or bidders, so that no | furnished me eae ee sativdne- reaches of connexion shall cccureither way f tory to me. ‘Tney are very deeidedly the best 1 Dy reason of any other persan ar; — , and 1 am the owner of eight or nine pa!r, mon, Lobe good Ym vere with an ly setected in different places and from op- arrivals and depertures of said steam- onl ste ea ees of Seats Gaited Besa 1 have been also pleased with ve SLontgamary daily at ¢ fa Give at AtSbtle Lt 38 hours, by § m Leave Mobile daily at Il a.m, Ist No- vember to lat June, and at 7a m sesiduc of the year 4 ‘ive ia Montzamery in 35 hours, by 11 p m. pe ih ery pane ne to ist Jans ead bere m residue of the 723i. NOTE. No pay will be made for talps not 5 and for each of such omissions not satisfactorily aed three times the pare the trip may be ted. For arrivals so far behind time as to connexion with depending matls, and not weioay excused, ens-fourth af the compensa- tion for the trip is ct to forfeiture. Fines will be Foe por the deling uency be prompily a: expla by certifi- erp or the aifidavits of other cred. teabte persons for neglecting to take the mali from or tntoa oifee; for saeco, it to be injured, robbed or lost; an ~ es after to convey the mail as frequently as the Stastectio tans; or is concerned in running, ve hicles ou the route. ‘Tire Postmaster General may annul thy contrast for — failures to ron ¥ ig contract, or for disobeying the post Sswce instruetions of the depertmeat. The Postmaster Genera! may alter the schedale. He may also order sr increase of service by allowing therefor a pro rasa increase aon the contract Pay. He may also curtail or discontinue the service tn wenger ® part, at pr» rata decrease of pay, if he alt one month’s extra compe wation on the ount of service dixpensed with. ‘The bids should be to ine Second Assistant Post- sec General, superscribed ‘‘ Maid Proposals for al abana’? The coatractsto be executed and , ‘ured (9 the department by or before the 15th yt ebruary. i For further particulars as to eoadtiioas to be incorpersted in the contracts bid- my see pammpuilet edveriisement for convey- ts the mails In Alabama, blaslssippl, Arkansas, Louisiana tnd Texas, of 166% JAMES CAMPBELL, nov 2t-diw Postaumster G may Tt remarks and directions on the treatment of }, for le ing eh Peron of peering tnd imp Mr. John Tobias Glasses. sion fica suffered it in my earlier wie tomy that Leo WILMINGTON Mr. J. Tosias: Dear 3 that the Spectacles which 8, CHAS’ GALDWELL, Professor of M. C., Louisvilie, Ky. yay eit 10, 1851. which I have been greatly aided (my fp from Lege Bet affords me the hig) I consider him a skillful prac- ian, and well —— Prepared to.aid those who WM. B. ROUZIE, Elder of Methodist Conference. N.C., Jan. 97, 1864. '—I am happy to say I obtained from you last From jated so that the, os furalshed me are decidedly the best cdapted my cyes of any I have ever yet used. years. rt y. Pept Me ek 1 most cheertatly pairs Vary = . B.D £, Rector cf St. James’ Parish. to my me Made two me, which I have found to to ving ovenston to usegiasses, ana - pita by mg yo pg np r iis a anabe yuu HENRY BALDWIN, Assis’, Soc’y lo sign Lend W ezraate. ned gives FIRST COTILLON PARTY or THE NATIONAL GUARD. HE NATIONAL GUARD RESPECTFUL- ly annonce that their First Cotillon P. will be given at ISLAND HALL, corner of Sixt street and Virginia avenue, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 12th instant. would assure their friends and patrons that every ¢ffort will be made to promote their en- joyment, and hope stil! further to merit the good oranda of young and old by preserving the strict- er Having determined not to distribute Ladfes’ in- vitations, the Guard take this method to extend a general invitation to the fair Ladies of Washing- ton, and pepe A hope that they will be eheered and honored by the'r presence. Surerior Cotillon Mustc has been engaged. Tickets ONE DOLLAR; admil(ting a Gentle- man ard Ladies—to be obtained of the members of the company Committee of prion deepal TAeutenant EF: 8 Allen, Corporal L Jones, Sergeant C R 'tsho; Private R Merryman. Corporal Philip Harbin, Cec 6-td FIRST GRAND BALL or THE JACKSON CLUB, ON MONDAY EVENING, Decemb>r 10, 1855, AT MUNDER’S ASSEMBLY HALL. 4 bert JACKSON CLUB MOST RESPECT- fally announce te their friends and the public Soaps, Samo their First Anuuai Ball take lace at Munder’s Assembly Hall on MONDAY ‘VENING, December 10, 1855. The merubers of the Club pledge themselves to spare neither time nor expense in making such ar- rangements as will give satisfaction and enjoy- ment to all who may honor them with their com- ny. PaCOTTS COTILLON BAND has been en- gaged for the cecasion. PPER will be furnished by an experienced caterer. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a itle- man and ladies; to be had of the Committee, or at the door on the evening of the ball. Committee of Arrangements. F A Holtzman, C W Drary, is Wm Deiaway, Joun Waters. ec 4 SELECT GASQUEXADE SOIR EX. ROF. H.W. MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fally announces to his friends and patrons erally. that he will givea select MASQUE- = ADE SOIREE at MUNDER’S ASSEMBLY HALL on THURSDAY EVENING, Deceinber 20th, 1855. ‘Phere will be most positively no tickets sold at the door; all these who desire to subscribe will be obliged tosee Prof. Munder in person at an early date, otherwise they will not be admitted This will be one of the most magnificent enter- tainments that has ever been given in Washing- ton. The Hall will be decorated in a handsome style. He has made arrangements with a gentleman !n Beltimore, who bas upwards of 800 dresses, both for ladies and gentlemen, many of which are handsome Velvet, gorgeously ornamented with Spangles and Bugal Beads, and can be rented npon Srna terms by applying to Prof. M. at the hall. Weber’s Martial and Quadrille Band is en- gaged for the occasion dec 4—eotd TO PHAM & NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TOPHAM § late of Philadelphia, and NORFLET of this ely, respectfully announce to their friends and the Seren that they have com- menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on bend a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES MARTINGALES, and WHIPS HARNESS of every description, both for city and country use. All kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE. BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH. = CARDS, CURR -COMBS, SPONGES, li material used will be the best that can be obtsined; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be sur , either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- Section we Begs niet seks ly solicit, @share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Trunks and repairing all kinds of work. Sad: = a4 Tools constantly on hand. nov 7— ~~ REMOVAL. if by SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- spectfully inform his customers and the ely generally, that he has removed bis tore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, Eleventh and Twelfth streets. where he will keeps full and well-selected gssortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent bhsiness stand will enable him to doa much larger business, Le feels assured that he cen furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. faving practised fora oreo pee in Germary, England and Franoephe ts c ent that bo lease all these ‘who may favorhim with acall. Feeling grate- fol fag past favers he solicits a continuance of the snune.™ G. F. SCHAFER, Pov sis Merchant Tailor. ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED. ROFESSOR SILVESTER INVITES THE * ladies and gentiemen of the | of Washing- ton, Georgetewn, Alexandria, and surroundi: country, that he will give a true stateinent of a! things, for the stars caphot lie, of Love, Marriage, and the time, Business, g: or bad, Specula- tious, Patent Rights, Claims, and of ae erty. and thelr success, Priends absent, if ever return, Formers doing bed busines. Advice is given how to improve every milk cow two quarts of milix per meai more than before. He also can make many curcs, both of people and ca tle that are afflicted; estions, Agures. For ladies, white or of color, 2) cents; nativittes 5 cents. centle- men or ladies. Advice given free to the poor and afflicted. Apply. at No. 137, second house from 14th street. on B street, opposite Smithsonian, en- trance in the back or froat, on the Island. All communications strictly private and confidential. Hours from 5 o’clock a.m. to9p m. dec 1—Sw* 5S. P. HOOVER'S Boot, Shoo, and Trank Establishment, Iron Hail, Pa. avenues, between Sth and 10th ats. THIS SPLENDID ESTABLISHMENT, which bas no su in the U. States, maybe found, stall times, the most ex- ive stock in pg ey Cnt ie Shave of LADIES, GENTLEY CHILDREN and SERVANTS’ BOOTS and SHOES. Also. TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS, VALISES, SATCHELS, &. sd She mance mane ai cya sino offer unusual inducements, and re- O TO 306 PENNSYLVANIA A UK, near Tonth a BRUSHES, for , and TOILKT ABTICLES of every peed 2 JOHN F. ELLIS. nov tr NEW being dpa ESTAB- Ss) ’ NE PRICE ONLY '!—WE RESPEOT fully cali attention to our New Establish- t, keeping GENTLEMEN’S SURNISHING GOODS of juality, and of the latent styles; also, CLOTHS, ‘Cassl- MBRES, and VESTINGS, which we make to order in the most t manner. Also, a select stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING. We have no hesitancy in sa} that we have fitted up one of the most elegant of its size ae erm ofall the passat tape versal = = the Northern cities—rHaT OF ONE PRICE ONLY, which gives that they may rely at once on getting articles ata much more correct, if not lower, price than the WALL & STEPH running scale, aks ; 7 a few doors below the National Hotel. nov 17— W.. HENRY PALMER’S PIANO FORTE SSES. N EVENING CI.ASS FOR LADIES AND A Gentlemen is now forming at the Academy of Music. Application to be made to Mr. W. HENRY PALMER, 283 F atreet, or at the Ai emy of Music, corner of D and 9th streets. oc . D. C, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, OFFICIAL. Taxasuny DerantMent, Dec. 1, 1856, Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of 61,500 000 of said stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following priees, to wit : For stock of the loan of 1642, a premium of ten per eent.; for stock of the loans of 1647 and 1848, 8 premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issned under the act of 1859, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the I2"h November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2% per eent.; if reeeived between the Ist Jan- uary and the Sist of March next, a premium of 2 per eent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist ef June next, a premium of 13g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the eertificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from ist of January to the date of their reeeipt. In both cases one day’s tnterest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the ist of Jenuary next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts’ upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, cr Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtSunet Secretary of the Treasury. fLOUNCED mae ey AND FANCY 4 eee FOLLOWING-NAMED GOODS have £ just Been received, and are ready for inspec- 100 new-style colored Flounced Silk Robes, the hendsomest and cheapest we have had this season 35 very rich bleck Flounced silk Robes 150 dresses exceedingly rich Motre antique 100 dresses plain and striped black Moire Autique 10 pieces blue, pink, and white watered Silks, for evening 19 pieces plain, pink, blue, corn, crimson, and other light shades, for evening £0 pieces of black Silk, from 87% cents to $2.25 300 diac ‘ood style po — striped Silke, per We do not hesitate to oi that we have the lar- from 3 cents toS gest and cheapest Jot of Silk Goods to be found in any retail house in the country, and we can assure the ladies that they will have no difficulty in suit- ing themselves in a handsome dress if they will give us the first call. A beautiful lot of Flounced Berege Robes, for evening dresses : a stock of French Robes, in sets, and very rich. A!l numbers of the very best Kid Gloves All numbers of ethers “ey " Daily opening new Goods, to whic’ we respect- fully iavite thesttention of members of Cor gress, strap, , and citizens. LAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO., Corner Benn avenue and Ninth streets. dec —10t BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually exiensive assortment of fi-st quality Boys’ and Childreus’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at mnusually low prices. Our stock consists in part of — OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS W hite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &e , &e. Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 922 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, dec& = (Intel& Globe) next to Iron Hall. GLASS SIGNS WITH SILVER LETTERS HE ADVERTISER, WHO INTRODUCED this Art in Washington, at the urgent solici- tation of many citizens, and thankful for t.¢ very iiberal patronage extended towerds him, during his sojourn amongst them, has consent-d to re- main in tbe city until the Jst January He has taken rooms at No. 495 Pennsylvania ave.ue, over M P. King’s Urug Store, where he wiil be happy to wait upon all who may desire this de- scription efwork. Specimens can be seen at the Paint Shop of Mr. G. H. Varnell. Louisiana avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, with whom orders can also be left ‘Lhe following persens, for whom he has made Signs and Show- cards, are referred to, viz: H.6. Fant; Sweeny, Rittenhouse & Co; City Post Office; Schwartze & Son: J C.G Kennedy; H. Semkeu; Ga'ligan & Co ; Geo. W. Hinton; F. A, Lutz; H. Beall; Perry & Brother. $. P. Frank lin; Hutchinson & Munro; C. Gautier; R.B. Hail Harman Burns; C. Warriner; Joe Shillington; J. H. Lane; M.A. Dexter; Johu H. Gibbs: Mine Delarue; Maxwell & Bro ; J. Casparis; J. A. Ruff; G. F. Schafer; D, J. Visser; Mrs. Gardiner; Dr. B. J. Hellen; Miss L. J Kollings; J. T. McIn- tosh; J. @. Hempler; W. H. Sta: ; A.H. Mar- low; Br. Callan; Fuse & Bart; G. H. Merriek; J. Kobinson ; Edw. M. Drew - Owen & Son; G.W Cochran: Selby Parker: ll & Stephens; J. Cruit; H.C. Purdy; E. KE. Kealey; Dr Gardi- ealey; ner; G. 8. McEifresh; O. A. Moeller; Geo. Berg- ling; John Sessford, Jr; J.T. Evans; J. W. Dyer; Dr. Van Patten; J. H. Johnsoa; Mrs. Lake; Geo. Keyworth; E. Betovt; W. Rupp; Power & Shekell; F. W. Gawler; MeKelden’s Bakery; H. Gaseh ; ‘Mrs. Voss; H. Bremer; H. Schaefer; F. P. King; Weaver’s Confectionery; Mrs. Norbeck; Keyworth; Boury & Co.; J. Aigler; Joe. Davis; J. Mp rhe Art tanght im all ts perfection dec iiwe ~ ap. couEm. 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When it is considered that theso are comparatively ob- Seure streets, and that the fare does not ex- eeod, for each person, five cents, some idea miay be formed of the number of persons that move along our more central thoroughfares. marks: goes @ great ways towards explaining the grcater succet@of ene wan over another who seems to have equal opportunities conversing witb a very enthusiastic friend the other day, he remarked : would be impossible to sel! him a fip’s worth : but eould make s customer buy just what I fee inclined to sell. There’s a realmaguet- ism about it.” net always in order ”’ differsnes doing, by avoi “——~ hasy «) for every salesman! thin shoes on damp thinnest possible dress. complete perspiration, and then going home through the damp air. THE WEEELY sTAR. ‘Whis excellent Family and News Journal—coay, taining 2 gronter variety of interesting roading than can be found in any otber—is published on Satar- day morning. Single copy, per anRUM ......cerserseeesers $1 9S 20 cLuBs. greene gereesss BS OO cocees 8 OD * - Price—Tuazs Grxrs. ‘Ost senna who act as agents will be gliowra NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE. New Yorx, Des. 8, 1855. Life in a city is au epitome of the oxisting phases of sosiety throughout the world. The moat splendid wealth, the most squalid pov- erty, the highest intellectual attainments, and the most debasing animal passions make it theirabode. The lowest and the highest jostle By the side of the church stands the house of infamy ; In the rear of the palatine residence is 2 den of thieves. The refined snd cultivated breathe the breath of the depraved aud vulgar; the eaeh other in the street. virtuous and vicious inhsle the game atmos- phere. There is no place like city to make us feel the brotherhood of humanity ; nor ie there any plage where less brotherly feeling exists. Thero is more differenee between in- dividuals of the same race in a han exists between the most widely different nations. Esquimaux and Patagonian resem- ble cach other more closely in manners, mor- als, and physique, than the beings who in‘est the Five Points and Chureh street do the resi- dents of the Fifth avenue and the most fash- ionable street up town. Tho differences in nationalities are after all simply differences of interests. The French do not look with more aversion upon thi Muscovites than cer- tain classes look upon each other here; nor do the Bedouian Arabs consider trayelin pil- grime fairer objects for plunder than s one class of persons who Infest our city their fel- low christians. We have among us thousands who live en- tirely by what they can purloin. Theft is not now an incident, but a profession in which it is necessary to secure a regular apprentice- ship before s person is admitted to practice upon his own aceount. There is also a secret sign by which the regularly graduated mem- bers make themsclyes known te each other. If practised with caution, and strictly accord- ing to rule, it is said that a very respectable! livelihood may be obtained; but, as in more legitimats professions, some venture rashly and bring up suddenly at Sing Sing. Being sont there for s term of yerrs is jocularly valled by the fraternity going through the bankrupt court. There are schools in whieh all kinds of thefts are taught by accomplished masters, and workshops where all the neces- sary implements for burglars, and others, are manufactured. The police are well acquainted with these things, and yet disturb them not Our retail traders wro complaining of the hard times. Business is very duil, and those who depend upon their daily labor for a live- lihood are looking forward to the coming win- tor months with considerable anxiety, The reports in the financial columns of our com- mercial papers are not always a correct index of the times. They relate the transactions between —— who do not suffer by the loss of a few dollars; but the eondition of those to whom every cent is of vital consequence is seldom spoken of in “‘ money articles.”’ There is one thing in favor of the poor this scason—health. The doctors are being ruined Those who do best scarcely pay expenses. The deaths for the week numbers 335; of these 57 Were men, 65 women, 118 boys, and 95 girls: 107 of the total number died of diveases of the throat and lungs, or, in other words, of con- suinption. Is it not strange that this disease, the most fatal in our elimate, has up to this Asan example of the immense travel on TrcuMsea. Magnetism in Trade. There ere few of our readers engeged in trade that will not feel the force of the following re- ‘There is a kind of magnetism in trade that Whilo ‘How queer it is that sometimes when a eustomer enters the store I feel as though it at another time I feel astheugh I “Ves,” we replied, “and your battery is “What!” he anewered, ‘do you mean the is allin me?” “Most certain!y, for you confess that it is aj! o matter of feeling,’’ we replied, ‘‘ and the | gTeat moans of always keepin; up thir mag- to be absorbed in what we are 4 temptations te dsy dream- culatior ‘e think that here’s netic power i a important matter cntch the indifference of draw themselves away There is more in this matter of magnetism im trade than many will be willing to allow; but if they will try alittle while the whole- souled way of attending on their business, treating every might be large purchaser, they will find new auecess, and will enjoy attention to business with more relish than they have ever known customer as though eash one Ways or Comuirtixe Sutcips.—Weari nights 10 rain weather Building on the “‘air tight’ principle. — Leading a life of enfeebling stupid laziness, and kee; the mind in a round of unnatural excitement by seeking Say, novels. Going to balls in sorts of weather in the Dancing till in a Sleeping on feather beds in seven by nine bed-100ms. Surfeiting on hot and very highly stimula- ing dinners. ‘ing in childhood on tea, and going on from pig om to another, through coffee, chewing eee evens and drin| ~ ae i aste, ge’ an uneo campeon costes pt of life in men- tal Sissatictaction, e Keeping children quiet by teaching them to suck candy. Eating without time to mastioate the food. love of gain to so absorb our minds, ate have no time to a to va thee an unhealthy occupa’ because mouey firs made by it. Tempting the appetite with niceties when the stomach says no. to keep in a continual worry ing or . rising at noon. meals. Retiring at t ndizing between » Giving way to fits of anger. Neglecting to take proper care of cursolves when a simple disease Bre s appears, EVENING STAR. place like this relic. Whatever is to be done | well must be done earnistly—the man must be fully magnetized forthe labor before him— fully charged with carnestaces. We have Soem good and extensive oustomers provokei and impelled to leave a business establishment by the lackadaisical manner in which the: wore ireated They found it difficult two se! at all, or had no confidence in the customer's intentiem to buy. They like something akin to rei-heartedness; they wart to find aman in the fu.) blcom of true enterprise; and they almost instinetivel the salesman, an without poroming purchasers. in CAN A WOMAN KEEP ECRET! Or, How Mr. Podkins Get his Coat mended. “Psbaw! a woman keep a secret? Who even knew one to keep anything twenty-four hours?” ‘That's a libel upon the sex, Mr. Podkins —invented, I'll be |, by some thrice re. jected bachelor, who eould kk of no other mode of revenge. Let anybody put = secret in my possession, and if I can’t keep ft til) the day of judgment, then I wasn't christened Laura, that’s ail.”’ “Guess I will try you sometimes,”’ and Poi- a applied a match to his cigar and walked out. Proceeding to a confectioner’s he purchased & memmoth sugar heart and two smaller ones. Th e he took to hi shop, and out apicee of shingle the exact size o: the largor and placed the wooden eounterfeit ina paper with the seaail ones, that the t look aa near alike ible. ee Nearly tea time Podkins enterod the sitting room where Laura and her {nierd wero busy plying their needles. Se imse!f near by, hedrew from his coat posket two smal! bundles, and presenting one to each of the girls, remarked that Le had long contem- plated making them some presents, but hoped as an especial favor to himself that they would not teil each other what the r contained. Laura and Mary promised obedience, at the same time casting uneasy glances at the mys- terious gifts. __ ‘Remember, the first who breaks her prom- ise will forfeit her claim to the title of seoret- keeper, and mend my coat by way of a pen- aity,’’ added Podkins, rising to exhibit mere fully ® mort sorrowful looking garment to “tattered and torn,”’ that a tailor would have been puzzled to decide what was ite original shape. The girls considered thomeelves safe oon- cerning the coat, and chided the wearer for being so skeptical in regard to their ability to keeping a secret. Curiosity was enly Delf satisfied, however, after ascertaining that Podkins’s generosity had bestowed a heart It was not leng ere the donor overheard Mary snd Laura in the kitchen, teasing one another to reveal by some sign, at least, the forbidden fruit. Buteack stood her ground wonderfaily, and Podkins feared his coat would remain tattered. The girls’ sleeping ont was contiguous to the one occupied by Podkins and bis friend Barlow. As only a thin parti- tion separated the rooms, it was easy to hear ordinary conversation from one to the other without the folly of listening. The two men were snugly enssonced in bed, when and Laura entered the adjoining bed-room. The ‘\ door had scarcely been seul, when the former exclaimed— “Now Laura, do tell me what was in your paper. it looked just like mine, and I verily believe it is the same thing. I shal! not s! a wink —— if you don’t. Come, do re that’s a g girl, and then I will tell you what was ix mine.” “Well,” replied Laura, “there were two sugar hearts in mine.” “‘And there was only one in minc,” said Mary, in a disappointed tone. At this point @ respeetable portien of the bolster went into Barlow's mouth, while Pod- kins took refuge beneath the bedclothes to smother his laughter as best he might. At breakfast the next morning while Laura was pouring out the coffee, Pedkins, turning towards Barlow, said very gravely— ‘‘Well, there were two sugar hearts in mine.” ‘And there was only one in mine,’’ re- sponded Barlow, so exactly imitating Mary's tone that she fancied herself speakin, _ The coffee-pot dropped, to the great confa- sion of sundry cups and saucers, and then came a burst of laughter from the four that fairly made the dishes dance “I will take that coat after breakfast, if you please, Mc Podkins,”’ said Laura, quietiy, after the mirth had somewhat subsided. Ravics or raz Revotvtiox.—At the mest- ing of the descendants of Israel Pntnam, re- cently, a large number ef relics of by-zonc and perilous times were exhibited. The original commission issued by or- der of the Continental Co: ss, dated 19th Juue, 1776, and sigred by John anececk, was brought from the State of Mississippi by W. W. Petnam, and was anh object of much in- terest. The military coat which the @eneral wore in the war ef the Revolation, was forwarded by A.W. Putnam, -, Of Tennessee. Ie- rael W. Putnam, Baq., brought from Ohio, a bullet mould whioh Putnam carried the French and Indiam wars. It is mo toy, but has s decidedly warlike and practiced Sppearance, beimg made of brass, about ten ine! ong, with twelve sockets. . P. Grosvenor exhibited the sword ear- ried in the Frenob war after Putnam became Major, bis revolutionary sword having been deposited with the Bunker Hil] Monumeat Association. Bat uot the least interesting article was 8 powder horn, large enough to cortain a — and a half a pewaen and which the rave old soldier vore belted areund him on his scouting excursions during his rugged and perilous life ass ranger. It is of ourious workmanship and really is an intersstirg Oa it is delineated the route of the army on the mareh from Albany to Fort Wm Henry, together with »il the stations between those points; aad it pears the tellowing in- scription : OW. AR. “Capt. Israel Putnam’s Morn, made at Port William Henry, Nov. the 10th, A D., 1776. * When bows and weighty spears were used in fight . seach io -Twere nervous limbs declared a man own, And Heroes not by limbs, but souls are shown.’” But now, Gun-Powder seorns such Axtiriciat Ergs.—Some time ago, Madame Pluyctte, a widow lady of fifty, but who still attaches much importanee to personal appear- ance, had the misfortune, in playing with a lap dog, te receive from it sosevere a wound in one of her eyes that it came out of the socket. Having heard much of artificial eyes, and being recommended to apply te an expert manufacturer in this way, named Tamisler, eh@ gave an order for a glass eye, for which M. Tamisler ch: her one hundred franes. Refusing to pay this charge, the manufacturer summoned her before J de Paix. Mme. Pluyette having appeared, holding the eye in her hand, the Judge de Paix asked he™ why she refused to pay the bill which M. Tamissier had sent in? “For a very good reason,”’ replied the defendant; *« I ean see no more with it than I could befere.’’ “ What! see I will not pay him @ sou. which is quite'as useful as natural three false teeth which answer as well as these T have lost; sad why should I pay for an eye which is of’ no wee” The Judge de Pelz ca- \earvol te conv! Madi ceevorea were for others to look at and not for the wearers to look from them; b appeals to her reason of ne demned her to pay the plaintiff the emount his demand. the defendant heerd decision, she became furious with anger, dashing her glass eye on the floor, sbe out of the Court amid the laughter crowd. —$— ‘Penpsylvania now near war manutectared in Great Britain years ago, and of a quality 3 pares very favorably with it.