Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAW,) gt the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsyleania avenue and Kleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Wil! be served to subseribers by carriers at SIX aND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly te tae Agen's; papers served In packages at 37% ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- eription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS ayrarinadeance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three onths; for less than three months at the rate of Big cents a week. UP SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Cheng VOL. VI. DR. PLO ENCE O'DONNOGHUE, ow venth street, a few doors north of G. Jeo 5-eolm* OR. Ki. S. JAMES, YRADUATE OF THE PHILADELPHIA PATHIC College, offers his services .ch of his profession. uer of New York avenue and Fif- t, over the drug store of J. W. Nairn. —iim* NAS P. LEVY, TSR AND DEALER IN @eneral Commiss: E AND BILL BROKER, two doors below U.S. Hotel, Wasiineton City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give ne a call before purchasing elsewhere. ~ly REMOVAL. WAREINER, MAKER AND JEWELER, d to No. 370 Pennsylvania avenue, s' Hotel, Washington, D.C. DAGUERKEOTY PES TAKREEN BY AiLADY. ROOMS, on 7th st., vie of th nov 22-tf ILLIAM PALMER, 2 OF THE FLUTE & SINGING, 2 stvest, cormar of Fouvteanth stv. . CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, No. 370 Penn. avenue, (UNDER BROWNS’ HOTEL,) WASHINGTON, D. c. ‘4E5S GALL RESTAURANT. FENWICK & WESTERFIELD fi éstablishment thus nia avenue, between 4 streets, where they will ify the public with all the deli- ason nov 28-Im viLLIAM PALMER, OR OF SINGING, FLUTE, §c., purposes forming class- ef quarter of 20 lessons. 1s of availing themselves afforded for learning Vocal to make early application to R, at his residence, No. 28 n oc 10 GEIGER’S TATIONAL BOWLING £ALOON. REFITTED AND OTHERWISE i sod tmproved this resort for those d amusement, the former pa- mn and strangers are requested > assur them that they will elsewhere to be found avenue, near 6th street. made to Mr. W , or at the Acad- streets. of 15 | WeunK'S EXCELSIOR BRASS AND TRING BAND. R RESPECTFULLY IN- 1s and the public that he \ND OF TALENTED » accommodate them with a reed band, as the occasion may > tur B Parties, Parades, bed from one to any num- e, by applying to $ east oe onal tthe “* Music Depot,” in the pe 6—tf OO, Ke. >, UNDER TA- th 4 at short notice, on the at ali hours of the < ve right ef Crum we guarantee to keep the time jy li—ly LCA'r20 STATES MAIL. ALABAMA Devant“aent. Nov. 23, 1955. Ps YOR CARRYING THE mails el States from the 1Sthday of Feb- @c° Beth cay of June, 1858, inclu- foil route in the STATE OF e time and manner speci- dat the Contract Odtice of the in the city of Washing- wtb January, 1856, to ery, by Steep Creek, Fort au prings, Cokerville, Cilai- é 2estown, to Mobile, 266 miles sily, with side supply of Green- aud of Tintlalah, Hickory Grove e. und Airkville ti-weekly ; the tan y oil Montgomery and -* be performed in a double line with weeg lakes. 2 i, of using four-horse waguus, of suflicient capacity to wwe: mall may be daily received suery or Claiborne; and between a lie in such classes of as Laay be suitable in speed, size , e regular performance easons of the year, to d exciusive control of ide: or bidders, so that no on shall occur either way rsons hav- re with the egal tee) toe SB hours, by am st 11 a. m, from ist No- and at 7 a m residue of 2 38 hours, by 11 pm, o ist June, and by7 p tips not performed, sions aot satisfactorily pay of the trip may be so far behiad time as to pending malls, and not itth of the compensa- subject to forfeiture. Fines be oe niess the delinquency be i soctsfactorily explained by certifi be alddavits of other cred- ; to take the mail from sing it to be injured, ; and for refusing, after as pees? as the ed in running, ve master General may : repeated failures to run ” he disobeying the s of the department. The he schedule He rvice by allowing tease on the contract + discontinue the service in pro rata decrease of pay, if he 2's extra compensation om the vsed with Second Assistant Post- rseribed ‘“Mail Proposais eat by or before the 15th rporated In the contracts bid- pam pllet advertisement fer convey \tabarna wd Lex, of Ir JAMES CAMPBELL, fiw Postmaster LM OLPRE & ROGERS'S RAZORS ~ Lave ¢ Sn sassertment of theabovenamed call the atteation of yea- ¢ an easy shave. Also. roved makes, SHAVIN Sof Mt i 8. GALLIGAN & CO, tov a ¥ Goods and a oar 370 Pena. e Vader Brown’s Hot A “n and put up in embossed | Rich stri Witha nm Marri: in Business, Absent Frien: and in we to all other subjects. She is also the Ages of persons by reading num- Ve bers. Allthose who wish to consult Madame R. CTION., both for young | will please call soon, as she will remain in the snd which classes will be | city but a short time.” She can be consulted at all ording to Uae ages and sexes | hours of the day andevening. Her nameison the door—at No. 235 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and Ladies 3 10—2w* SOLICITATION OF | abie to tel 3 ave: ssippi, Arkansas, | aig THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or ide from his MR. w. HENRY PALMER, _ | stock of recent Books cate, Qa meet a! jem: usic, corner | a la! and varied collection—the, of 9h and D streets, on and after MON. | Sensh GIFT BOOKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at iQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE | HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- GROCERIES, ner of Pa. avenue and 1ith street GREAT INDUCEMENT. old EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. ¥ Fach article is sold at the us: for every drawn by dec 8—tr Star. ual retail price; and dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is Ags buyer, containing t-e name of some ift, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. Corner Pa av. and Lith st. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1855. HEAP JUVENILE BOOKS.—THE UN- HEAP JUVEN! 1.0. R. M. pe MEMBERS OF TUSCARORA TRIBE NO. 926. EVENING STAR. No. 5, Improved Order of Red Men, take leasure in announcing to the brethren of the accumulations of past years—to be For the fancy of mortals teams, expense will be 5] to make this one of the Whether most pleasant, gay, and recherche Balls of the season. Esputa’s No. 1 Cotillon Band has been engaged for the occasion. bauld, and other such writers; books which have been popular in their time, and which, aiming to cultivate good tastes, feelings, and good principles, are sup by a few to have still ray CHRISTMAS RHYMES. DAY, Oct. 8th, 1855. The pupiis are requested | sold at half price, or at less than that when need | Ofer, and to the public erally, that “aed Oh, ’tis merry, when the stars are bright, to be in attendance on the days and hours speci- | be; they are suited to youth of all ages, and may crt BALL Narr vara a pepe To sing, as you pass along, : ed We ENE eee Director. | “among them will be found. some of the works | EVENING, December ith. Offo tpe motion of some old song; ” : . mong them w found some e wor! 7 ‘4 ‘tion of some old song ; nT Bo ot rae ta bes Edgeworth, Mrs. Bar. | ‘The Tribe pledge themselves that no trouble or To the motion ng 5 wake or ES With figures that shine like dreams, Then—die in the darkness deep. Oh, merry are Christmas times, = some merit, although not teaching all the sciences, NoH o And merry the belfry chimes ; in words of one syllable, to chi four S Mats oF Cape allowed in'tho hell ross. But the merriest things y FRANCK TAYLOR. An experienced Caterer will be on hand. oy 8 That a man e’er sings dec 18—tr ——— BUYS’ AND YOUTHS’ CLOTHING. E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED another large addition to our extensive as- sortment of Youths’ and Boys’ CLOTHING con- sisting of —- variety of— Frock a ‘Sack Coats Overcoats and Talmas Committee of Arrangements. Tuscarora Tribe, No 5—Jas H O’Brien, Robt S Middleton, Thos J Harrison, W E Hutchinson, Josiah Venable, Jas A French, Sam) R Turner, Wm Scott, Jas Cannon, N Hilbron, C M Sander- son. Anacostia Tribe, No. 3—P G 8 Geo Brown and PSGetzendanner. - Osage Tribe, No.6—P G S Wm Bradley and P Tis night when adorers kneel, That his critics are all at bay, And the gamester regains in MORE NEW GOODs. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. Li9 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, has received an additional supply of Fall and Ca) Winter GOODS, making his assortment very - complete In his stock will be found a first rate assort- EDMOND HAVING removed | ment of— : SSES in | Black Moire Antique Silks > t UIK ENESSE:! ack Moire Antique Rr ee ent teaten raines Cone cae take atta and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Ribbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls ood assortment of the best makes Flan- , Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being desirable and cheap wit! find it to thetr advantage to call before etting fully = J. H. SMOOT. nov GO TO ELLis, 306 Pe: © PURC! YOUR CHRISTMAS GOODs. dec i0— MADAME R. ESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUB- lic in general, that she will in all the Affairs relating to Life, Heakh, Wealth, , Love, Journeys, Law Suits, Difficulties , Sickness and Death, REMOVAL. HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- spectfully inform his customersand eh he can furnis same. Washingt n ERSONS tions and this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or cough remedy they may easily ward off wha: may else i a dangerous winter companion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM AR. bas been so long known and highly as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, piea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) economi- eal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost cenfidence. cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cent by PATTERSON & NAIRN and CO.; and retail by PEEL & 8 dria by Mr. CISSELL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRES. ENTS. UTCHINSON & received, and are now o sortment of rich and desirable goods suitable for presents on the approaching holidays ‘They enumerate in part as follows, viz: Jewel Boxes; Boquet holders ; boxes; Cabas; Dressing love boxes; W. mmon boards; Chess and C} ia cases; Watchstands; Sewing-birds; Gold elling cases; Pens and Pencils Portmonnaies; Card and Ci, ments; Motto Cups; Tete-a-Tete Tea Setts; Chi- ns Figures; Vases; Lotto cordeons; French Perfum most respectfully ive information generally, that he has removed his rom the south to the north side of Pa. @, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets where he wili keepa full and well-selected assortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GEN TLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much larger business, he feels assured that Gentlemen’s Garments on more —______________ | moderate termsthan heretofore. Ha PIANO FORTE | fora number of years in Germany, England and S. France, he is confident that he can "OR LgDIES AND einen seg shplet ge : . “ e Acade al for vors he solicits a continuance of the “= rag i. @. F. SCHAFER, Merchant Tailor. aS Ste a IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR THE TOOTH-ACHE 18 FOUND. HERE IS NOW OFFERED TO THE j an world a most effectual remedy for the cure of | STi Tooth ache, in fact the only one known to cure | Ret the most violent tooth-ache instantaneously, if Also. properly applied according to direction. Should | C the pain after the first application, in course of time, re-appear, the same application has to be} — made again, and after two or three applications the cure will be effectual and the decayed tooth az Useful as any other. Temedy causes no pain, and !s warran' Bo injurious effect whatever Flease call for A. FERGER’S TOOTH-ACHE BALSAM. Price 25 cents per phial. To be had at the Drug Stores of A. J. RIDG- LEY, CHAS. STOTT & CO. V. HARBAUGH, and J.B. GARDNER & CO.) This really indis) D. J. DYSON, reds; to Pulmonary Affec ists. In Alexan- ; Georgetown by ort? MUNRO HAVE JUST ning a beautiful as- Card receive: idee bona! Sek esks; Back- eames men; Per- ; Fine Fans ; aad other Games; Ac- ery; Toilet Articles. Also, a lot of fine Toys for children and man other goods not necessary to enumerate, of whic they can sell at unusualiy low prices, and would iT est citizens and strangers to q give them a call at their Fancy Store, No. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, next door to Roundabouts and Jackets Pantaloons and Vests White and Colored St irts Undershirts and !rawers , Suspenders, Cravats, Hosiery, &c. Mak'ng our present stock the most desirable in this city to select from, and affording parents an excellent opportunity of making thelr children a good and serviceable Christmas present. $ Jobnson. Mohawk Tribe, No. 7—Bros Bradshaw and E Eckloff. Loxan Tribe, No. 83—Bros E Shekels and T Dowling —_— Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and ladies; to be had of any of the foregoing coe: or atthe door on the evening of the The gold that he lost by day. own, D.C Abandon their world of care. And the creature that droo} High enranin eh = = rr; he on t} Laughs aloud that t ni Are his Midnight Rhymes. Tis night whea the usurers feel ‘That their money is thrice repaid ; By scores, to the sleeping maid; Tis night when the author deems Oh, merry are Christmas times. At night both the sick and the lame with shame skies are clear; [PRE dee 18 20,22, 21-40" And urderer turns, in slee WAL STE > nF mn ™m' P. sWetadie chiiee Vien, sera SF eae gal And dreams that a pardon’s near. 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. OFFICIAL, Oh, merry are Christmas times. deci8—tr £ CALL ATTENTION TO OUR MAG- nificent stock of very sup» rior Gold Watch- es, elegant Jewelry, pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitch- ers, Goblets, Waiters, Forks, Spoons, and e other artrcle of Table Silver Ware, Silver C Cases, Portmonnaies, fine Fans, &c. Also, extra heavy plated Albata Goods and su- perior Tabie Cutlery: Goid Spectacles and Eye Glasses of every va- riety. Particular attention paid to the selection of sows scares rats eyes of Ledimctic a ‘ossessing every ity, we are pre; ex- ecute in cakes manner the largest cao for all articles in our line. M W. GALT & BRO. No. 324 Pa. avenue, between $th and 10th sts. dec 8—tf PIANCS—PIANOS—PIANOS. UST RECEIVED AT fHEMUSIC DEPOT, southeast corner of Penna. avenue, sleventh and D streets, three of those? ? FF superb PIANOS, from the world-renowned man- ufactory ef Rosenksantz, in Dresden. In addi- tion to the above, I have received four from Irne- ler, in Leipzig; one from Hartman & Co., Leip- zig, and one fine Parlor Grand fromm Kosenkrantz. ‘Phe public are invited to examine forthemselves, or bring competent musical judges to select for them. GEORGE HILBUS, Agent. P $.—Should be happy to receive orders for re- pairing and tuning Instruments being now fully prepared to do the same. dec 18—tr TYLER’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC S A REMEDY FOR COUGHS. COLDs, HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, &c., possesses the greatestad- vantages, with the least objections of any other in use, having been extensively used the last twenty years with unparalleled success, not trumpeted to the world as a specific or cure all, but recom- mended as a valuable and scientific auxiliary in PULMONARY CASR8, ready at hand, and one that has been generally found to afford relief where most others have been tried without material ben- poe all those | et. As such it is seceganee: by numbers of our eeling grate- | jeading physicians, who know its composition, and have been eye witnesses of its superior eff- cacy, as well as by thousands of our most respec- tabie citizens, who all endorse its claim to being safe, palatable, econemical and efficacious. Price 25 cents, or three bottles in one 50 cents. le Agents, PATTERSON & NAIRN, TT & CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL & VENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown d by Druggists generally. T LERS dum ARABIC COUGH b Y DROPS, the same composition in form, 12% cents a box. nov 19 Treasury DerarTMENT, Dec. 1, 1955. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten percent.; for stock of the loans of 1547 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act ef 1859, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the I2th November, 1946, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2}¢ per eent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1}g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, 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 receipt. In both cases one day’s interest 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 treasurersat Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. CHRISTMAS {8 COMING! ECKARDT WOULD AGAIN INFORM his customers and the public generally, that he has just placed in store utiful assortment of French CONFECTIONERY, for the holi- days. together with PRESERVES AND JEL- LIES, of all kinds; CAKES, fruit and plain, of all sizes. He ts a red to furnish, as usual, Parties, Balls, and edadin ys, in the handsomest style Manufacturing his own Confectionery, all who favor him with their orders can rely on getting the best article CHARLOTTS, JELLIES, BLANC MANGE and PYRAMIDS, of every kind, for table orna- ments, made to order Leave your orders at the old stand, corner of F and Ninth streets, near the Patent Oftice, where they will receive prompt attention. dec 14—2w “Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish.” OYSTEKS, COFFEE, TEA, &c. B* THE URGENT SOLICITATION OF my customers, and strangers vis- iting the Metropoiis, I have connected! with ay Confectionery Establishment a ‘‘Ladies’ Refectory,” where OYS- TERS COFFE, TEA, CHOCOLATE, & ’ as be had at all seasonable hours. B.—The public ean find in my establish- ment the largest assortment of Pound, Fruit, and other CAKES, as wellas French and American CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAMS, JEL- LIES, CHARLOTTS, &c., of any in this city, and at prices to suit the times. Now Is your time, Christmas is coming ! Dinners and Suppers furnished Call at J. G. WEAVER’S, 3A7 Pa avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. dec 13—tJani CONFECTIONERY! rpuos. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washington that he has purchased the well known Confectionery establishment of John Miller, which he will carry on with increased facilities for ministering to che — of those who may favor him with their pa- onage. He will manufacture and keep on h2nd a large assortment of oy ian ornamental CONFEC TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES, JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANG At night, all wrongs are right, fand ail perils of fife mree n Recover their hopes again ; urchasers Ah! ’tis pity so sweet a tune lesson, and the first lines of pers. melodious breathed into that holy place. dec of two solved the charm. the progress of the couple. whispers, too. or attention of his hearers. ing attendant. ow she had cheated them! these protestations, hadn’t once, dressed in whi of a young gentleman ? Yes, indeed, she had. witnesse was tu robe an 0} H. SEMK2£N, Jeweler, 320 Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, sable HAS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY to have a magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, suchas ay +¥ 'y dressed in white. entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas end Corais, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari-' ety of richly chased Gold ‘Seypsnet do any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also. a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted nov 3 timekeepers. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers “pare Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Bu ter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve. Sugar and Cream Spoons, Sait Cellars, Napkin Rings, ete., ete. LVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. PANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Po:tmonnates, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit eve eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and Ope a Glasses We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. i[7™ Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens Trepointed, and Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. Uhronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice, H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 339 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th gts. dec 1—tf the service was ended. BIC SYRUP i ? preciated him ? room to doubt. it is sold at 25 Wholesale STOTT & solve. lace But to their utter astonishmen: left to wonder. Work MEMBERS OF CONGRE ND VISITORS TO WASHINGTON ARE festive occasions, and furnish tzbles with every delicacy and luxury, served in the mos’ fashion- abie style, with punctuality and «ttentior. He has just received a large assortment of for- om. BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS PRUNES, &c.,in fancy boxes and o:aamental cartons. , Ornamental FIGURES, PYRA~ MIDS, and other decorations for the table, at Din ner and Supper Parties. 2 Their extensive stock, in addition to the follow- ing important works, coimpri-es every Depart- ment of Literature, Selence, and Art. NEW BOOKS received immediately on publj- cation. Weekly importations from England. Calhouon’s Works, 6 vols. Jefferson’s Works, 9 vols. matter-of-fact gentlemen. 0 Pa. Should ever be jarred by pain! Yet—merry are Christmas times. ooo THE WIDOW’S BEAU. BY MISS CAROLINE A. SOULE. Service had commenced in the neat little sauctuary which the inhabitants of Fairmount lad consecrated to the service of God. The minister had reached the psalm and scripture F the opening hymn- The eyes of the people were fixed intently upon him, for he was not only a good, sound and eloquent preacher, but he was a fine look- ing one, too, and thus enchained not only the attention of the truo but the false worship- The house was very still—the clear, ones of the speaker were the only sounds that throbbed on the balmy, golden air, which the mid-summer Sabbath morn had The first syl- lable of the second line was trembling on the lips, when a rustle at the door. and theentrance ersons, a lady and gentleman, dis- In a second every eye turned from the pulpit to the broard aisle, and watched with more than ordinary eagerness A most searching ordeal were they subjected to, and when fairly and quietly seated in the front pew, immedi- ately in front of the pulpit, what a nudging of elbows there was—aye, and how many TOW smooth ; Then why cometh the nerce daylight, When fancy is bright as truth? All hearts, ‘tween the earth and moon, In vain the sound, the good, the eloquent, the handsome Mr. B. sought again tosteal the They had no eyes or thoughts for anybody else, but widow C., ani widow C.’s young, genteel and dashing look- Hadn’t she said she didn’t feel as though she could ever wear anything but mening? And ix spite of she come out, all at e, and walked into the church in broad day light, leaning on the arm She would have plead guilty to all these charges, grave ones as théy were, and to the last two how many ight have been subpoenaed. She A beautiful nia mull, tucked to the waist, with corsage displaying aa elaborately wrought chemisetti, drapery sleeves, trimmed with the richest Mechlin lace, undersleeves of the same expensive material, a white crape shawl, a white lace hat with orange buds and flowers, white kid gloves and light gaiters — such was the description every lady had on her tongue’s end to repeat over as soon as the And the gentleman—he was dressed in style. Don’t he wear white pants of the latest pat tern, and a white vest, and a coat of “ satin finish,’ and white kids. too; and don’t he sport a massive chain, and didn’t he gaze often and lovingly on the fair creaturo beside Ah, yes, he did so, and there wa, no further Widow C. had cheated them. She had won a beau, laid aside her mourning, put cna bridal attire, and was going to be married in church. But who the beau was, or whence he came, was more difficult to Service proceeded. The choir sung and the minister prayed and preached—the people wondered when the ceremony would take t they were For when the benediction was pronounced, widow C. and the strange gentleman walked with the rest of the congregation quietly out of church. When they reached the pave- ment he offered her his arn very grace! ally, and she placed her hand very confidingly on sh a respectfully informed that at TAYLOR & | MANGE, and every other delicacy use” at the beautiful soft coat sleeve as they passed tose dee Orna- | MAUR Y’S Bookand Stationery Store, near Ninth Waa AND nee! oA ES. on. i street, they will meet all their requirements. hen desired, he will attend thes: or other] What a morning that was in Fairmount! What a world of conjectures, surmises, inqui- ries, and doubts, rolled over and over in the brain of not only gossipping ladies, but sober “ The like of such a thing’’ had never occurred in the annals of the village. There was something new under the sun—a lady had had a beau and nobody % Webster’s Works, 5 vols., Autograph edition. knew it! eer Wa UTUHINSON & MUNRO Everett's Ovations and Spéeches, 2 vols, Ne.a/0 beamsyiees seed, Widow C., didn't your core burn thet day? Pe Shera Fancy and Mtllinery + 18 © Preation’s cn een pe between 10th and Lith streets, south side, 7 we wonder they didn’t drop off; surely = —————_______________ | gancroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols. | —£ they must have been crisp and crimson LESSONS ON THE PIANOVORTE. | Statesman’s Manval, 4 vols. CHRISTMAS CLOSE AT HAND. he Rev. Mr. B. preached to a crowded ADAME PAUL PAILLARD, WHO HAS | Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. ILLIAM GRUPE, CONFECTIONER house that afternoon; no compliments to him, just arrived from Paris, where she was a pu. | Jefferson’s Manual, 1 vol. AND DEALER IN EANCY GOODS. though, Every one was sure the wedding ii ad ine sonal sascueaton Poenmeansena berate ENiou's Debates and Madiones Pav cetig, | TOYS, FOREIGN FRUITS. oo. bese leave, | Would take place then; but everybody was —— Se eee fos imap Marsh’s Orators snd Statesmen, 1 i yeusS* | most respectfully to Inform the citizens generally, | #gain sadly disappointed ; and if tongues had Washington that she proposes to give lustruction on the Piano Madame P. feels confident that she will be abie to bring forward her pupils as rapidl be consintent with a thorough knowledge of the science. Her terms will be moderate, and she will give lessons at the resideace of the scholars, or at her own rooms, as may be most agreeable to her pa- @ permanent resi- tfully solicits a share trons Madame P., contemplating dence at Washington, res; of the citizens For information call at 266 Pennsylvania ave- nue, or at Gautier’s Saloon. dec 3—-L GAMBLER’S TRICKS WITH CARDS XPLAINED BY J. H. ts MORGAN’S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- all the Degrees of the Order ee eran by Capt. cents. BOOK : containing several hun- price 25 cents complete code of gal- r the conduct of ress, Aphor- fh the ninetsenth of the patrona; XPOSED AND E Green; 25 cen! SONRY : containin, conferred ina Master’s Wm ey ores Tice 25 HOME CO The bids | dred excellent recei LAWS OF LO tantry, containing concise rules rlracts to be executed and | 4 courtship through its entire isms on love, the courts of love further particulars as to | century, rules for telling the characters and dispo- joe 25 cents TO BEAUTY: containing tical advice on improving the complexion, the ; the hands, the form, the teeth, the eves, the sitions of woman ; LADIES’ GUI feet, the features, so as to insure gree of perfection, of wi and also upwards of on: rious co-metics, otis, Agent, 7 SON, Seventh posite the Post Office, where he k it of tue apy the CHEAP PUBLICATIO. “UATS, and everything requisite fora | and NEWSPAPERS, BLAN » toilet INK, PAPER, STATIONERY of ali kinds, CHILDREN’S’ TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS. ABS SARDS, PLAYING é CARDS, BALL, hich they are iar ¢ hundred receipts for va- =; only 25 cents. ks can be and his old customers in particular, that he has just opened a large and most splendid assortment of Fancy Articles, Foreign Fruits. Toys, &c.; consisting of Dolls of every descr) tion, Work and Fancy Boxes to sult all tastes ; ‘oys of every manner and kind; Foreign Fruits just arri and fresh ; Confectionary of all kinds; Cakes, Pies, and Tarts in abundance, all of which he is determined to sell at the most reasonable price. The Confectionery part of the establishment being conducted entirely by myself, the Public can rely on each and every article belng perfectly pure. ble Inspection tnvie sveeeestn we clr at ic ins} 5 to fudge for mselves. r Story’s Works, 3 vols. Lives of Chief Justices of the United States, I vol. Lieber’s "Civ Liberty and Self Government, 2 vol Wirt’s Life of Patrick Henry, 1 vol. Kennedy's Life of Wirt, 2 vols varland’s Life of John Randolph, 1 vol, Party Leaders, by Baldwin, 1 vol. De ueville’s Democracy in America, 1 vol. ‘The Federalist, 1 vol Grimke’s Nature and Tendency of Free Institu- tions, 1 vol Constitutional Text- Book, 1 vol. Carey’s Past, Present, and Future, 1 vol. Seaman’s ris pan of Nations, i vol. 3 then on electric wires. as would widow's beau. arm in arm with the stran; turned till the moon was nigh. “A nice looking dress mm Every Sg ra of American, English, and French STATIONERY of the finest quality, at the lowest prices. Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the grea est promptitude. TAYLOR & MAURY’S, dec 8—tr near 9th street. S. P. HOOVER'S Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, Tron Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 1th sts, HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cleth Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Heaied GAITERS. Also, thick and thin’ Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at $1.25, worth $2; Ladies Alpine Button Gaiters, $3.50; French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS. Gen- tlemen’s French Patent Leather BOOTS and SHOES, of all descriptions; Gentlemen’s De- tached GAITERS, all colors; Boy's and Youth's , Leary, Genin, with other fash- jonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 424 se saw voip ATS!—HATS! NEY YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, hi have a chance, see if [ don’t.” But the dec KIRKWCOD HOUSE. "THE PROPRIETORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce that they have made - many improvements to their HOTEL, in accordance with the advancement and re- finement of the age. They give their sole care and attention to its management, neighbors said Mrs. C. and th very early in the morning. carpet. the highest de- hotels. dec 8—1m STUART'S CANDIES. beau, and the next day rambling to the mountain, an went with him ina of the of Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, and pebee Kindle Peteale co : Z.M. P. KING'S, potty Vermont avenue, comer 15th and I sts, jor. hari ues a to offer unusual inducements, and re- Pi ne en ROUTER, Vis ‘pove—Siny seed the like on’t.”” run at railway speed before, they traveled ‘The minister might have preached in Greek that day and his ser- mons would have been quite as edifying. But one subject occupied the village mind—the Tt actually seemed, too, as if the lady tried to make all the talk she could. After tea, gentleman, she walked the whole length of the village, and away out into the cemetery, and never re- guess she had,’? drawied out old grandma W., as she listened McElligott’s American Debator, 1 vol. ee WM. GRUPE, to the widow’s wanderings. i Fat ealth of America, 1 avenue, south side, opposite Jackson Hall,{ «+ I’m glad I haint got to wash it, all drab- Smith's Wealth of Nations, 1 vol. No, 420) bet. 5d and 4 streets. deo 1S—iw "| yieg up with dew as it must have yeoman I don’t s’pose she thought or cared a word about it, she’s so carried away with him. But I'll give her a piece of my mind the first time I old dame began to fear she should never have the desired chance. She hobbled over to the widow’s as soon as —_ ble, but the door was locked, and one of the § © gentleman went off in a carriage, nobody knew where, in the “Yes, and never t home till nine o’clock in the evening.”’ te out, widow, your character is on the It she knew it, ery she didn’t care, for the next day she went a saili: with her th him off on the next forenoon to the station eeps on hand all | Patent Leather and Calf BO and SHUES. jest RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE house, and there not only wept as she NS, MAGAZINES. My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- case of Stuart’s celebrated STE. CANDY. i uall; raced and K BOOKS, PENS, | lected from the mostelebrated manufacturers, is : ia ¢ Sen net actashy oak “What, in broad daylight?”” exclaimed grandma Ww. “Well, aan heard of ex | and about the same len: THE WEEELY sTAR. ‘This enoellent Family and News Joumsl—cen- (ining 2 greater variety of interesting reading than an be found in any others published on Satur- day morning. reaMs. Single copy, Per AMNUM ...e<eresseceoveree Bl 25 aanctanccenten al OD U7” Casu, invaniascy mm apvance. PosTMasTERs whoact asagents allowed a commission ‘of twenty per coer a Little Nell, the old lad; ‘8 youngest grand- child, wondered to herself, if it was any worse in broad daylight than at any other time. Perhaps you will wonder too. We do at least, There was a large attendance that after- noon at the weekly of the sewing so- eiety. Everybody went could possibly leave home. And what a chattering there was when tho bustle of angorg. tees over. There was but one topic, but was all sufficient, al? engrossing; the wid s beau—for the gen — must be her beau—or at least, ought Everybody had something to tell, somethin to wonder about. But suddenly every ae pie tongue was hushed, universal stroke of numb palsy seemed to have fallen on the group, as looking up they perceived the very lady Tagen — — conversing #0 e tly, standi in loorway. Gaol, attarne bes SS : an, Ladiag,”? im hed usual quiet - “I'm glad to see so largo and happy a gathering. It is a beautiful day for our eee And then she proceeded to the table and helped herself to a block of patchwork, in- quired for the sewing silk, which received, she sat down in the only vacant chair, and com- menced hemming a very red bird with a yel- low wing, on to a very green twig, which lat- ter had already been hemmed on to a square piece of white cloth, and the whole when com- pleted was designed to form the twentieth part of a bed spread. She seemed atl en- grossed with the bird’s bill, and spoke to no one. Everybody wondered if she had heard what they were saying when she came in, but her placid countenance soon reassured the most fearful, and nod one longed to com- mence a personal attack. Old grandma W. was the first to venture. She meant to ‘‘do up the matter” very deli- cately, and in so roundabout a way that the lady should not suspect her of curivsity. So she ees by praising Mrs. C 's dress. “ ws y; it’s really a beauty. Where did you et it ?”’ = cS § bought it,’”’ was the quick reply. “ Here ?”’ “No”? “« Where then ?”” “In New York last spring.” “0; you did,did you? But I thought you wasn't never going to wear anything but black Every eyo scrutinized the lady's faee in search of a blush, but it continued as pale as usual, while she answered : “I did think and say so once, but I have finally changed my mind.” ‘You have, ha! What made you?’ «Oh, I had good reasons,”’ Here the hearers and lookers on winked and looked very expressively at each other. “But did you not speil your beautiful white dress Sunday night, Wearing it away up to the burying ground?” “I did not wear it!" Here wasadamper to theold lady. Shoe had such a tong lecture to read on extraya- gance, and she was determined to do it too, when unfortunately for her eloquent strain, Mrs. C.’s dress had hung up in her wardrobs — time, and she had worn an old black sulk. After awhile the old lady took a fresh start. She would not be baffled again. She would find out all about that beau before she went home, ‘that she would.” So she began by says : “Your company went away this moruing, didn’t they?” i “ They did,” was the reply. ‘“ He didn’t stay very lon; , did he?” ‘Not as longasI wish he had,” was the emphatic answer this time And how the ladies looked at each other It was as good as a confession, ‘When did he come ?”’ “ Saturday evening.” “ Was you looking for him?” “Thad been expecting him for a fortnight or more.”* “Why, du teilif you had then, and you never told on’teither. Had he any business in the place?" “He had” ‘What was it?” This was rather more direct and blunt than the old lady had meant to put, and she forth- with apogee. by saying: a is dnt mean that—I—I only thought “0, I'd as lief you knew ag Not, he came to see me.’’ 0, widow C., did your good name go down then. Be careful what you say next, or you'll have only a remnant of character to go home with, and remnants go very cheap. ‘He did, did he, and he didn’t come for a else then. But was you glad to seo im ?"” Indeed, I was. It was one of the hap- piest moments of my existence.”’ “Well, well,” said the old lady, hardly knowing how to frame her next question, “* well—well, he’s a real good-looking man, - any way.’’ “T think so too, and he’s not only good- looking, but he’s good-hearted; one of the best men I ever knew.” “You don’t say so' But is he rich ?”” “Worth a thousand or 60,” said the lady carelessly. “Why, du tell, if he is. live like @ lady, won't you ? name?’ The old lady’s curiosity was now raised to the highest pitch. ‘* Henry Macon.” ‘Macon! Macon! Wasn't that your name before you were married.” “Tt was.” « “ Then he’s a connection, is he 2” * He is.” “Du tellif he is, then. Not a cousin, I hope. I never did think much of marriages between cousins.” “Henry is not my cousin.” ‘He isn’t. Not your cousin! But what connection fs he, du tell now ? ‘ He IS MY YOUNGEST BROTHER!” If ever there was a rapid progress made in sewing and knitting by any circle of ladies, it was by those composing this sosiety, for the next fifteen minutes. Not a word was uttered, not an eye raised. Had the latter been done, and the roguish and expressive glances which passed between Mrs. ©. and the minister, who, unobserved, had stood on the threshhold, @ silent spectator and a curious hearer, per- haps, mind you, we only say perhaps, t ey might have guessed more correctly the name, character, standing and profession of the wid- ow’s beau. Why, you will But what is hia POne of the Chippewa Indims, now at Boston, being asked why the Indians do not dress like the whites he replied: *‘ We started your fashions; your men now wear blankets, a8 wo do, and your women paint their faces and wear feathers,’’ and he might have added that they dress in the skins of wild beasts. ka Why can’t the editors let the ladies’ Petticoats alone? Suppose they are hooped, it does nétfgilow that they need editorial coop- ering. Even our newly married friend of the Boston Advértiser must have his fling at them —saying most¥f the ladies who are hoo; his own head dgeg not get staved. (A singular fish was found upon the beach at Ne R.I., a few da; aoa which was entirely be page ed who saw it. In length it was about a form some- thing like a mackerel, though with consider- tien bulk ; in pr A was a dark bluish the uj part of the back, Hie sides and the bod ~ ges Boal The head was and andod in. bil sesembling. shat of 5 Solon . It wad sent tg [ Professor Agassis,