Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, : (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 48 thé Stat Buildings, co-ner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, ‘Win be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly tothe Agents; papers served in packages at 37% fents per month. Temail subscribers the sub- ®ription price is THR EE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS fer six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three Months; for less than three months at the rate of Ry cents a week. i> SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. DR. FLURENCE O’DONNOGHUE, Office 435 Seventh street, a few doors north of G. dec 5-eolm* KIRK WOOD HOUSE. HE PROPRIETORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce that they have made many improvements to thelr HOTEL, es | accordance with the advancement re~ finement of the age. Thev give their sole care and attention to its management, with an unspar- ing rogard to the wants and comfort of guests, at the usual and established rates of first-class hotels. J.H.& A.W. KIRKWOOD. dee 8—Im JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIE! A @enoral Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S, Hotel, Wasatnerton City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give mé 2 call before purchasing elsewhere. oo Biy ree SE ER Cc. WABR : WATCHMAKSER AND JEWELER, Hes removed to No. 370 Pennsylvania ayenue, under Browns’ Hotel, Washington, D.C. oc 3i—tJan es oe othe ¥ TAKEN BY A ° RS. A.C REDMOND HAVING removed to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th st., between H and [, 1s prepared to take LIKENESSES a the bes: style of the art. PICTURES well taken and put up in embossed Cases for FIFTY CENTS. nov 23-tf MR. WLLLIAM PALMER, PEOFESSOR OF THE FLUTE & SINGING, 233 Pstrest, corner of Foufteenth strest, sep - CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Ne. 370 Pe nue, (UNDER BROWNS’ HOTEL,) WASHINGTON, D.C. CONGRESS GALL RESTAURANT. | bs FENWICK & WESTERFIELD 4 have opened an establishment thus named at 139 Pennsylvania avenue, between Second and Third streets, where they will be pleased to gratify the public with all the deli- cates of the season nov 23-1m MR. WILLIAM PALMER, PROFESSOR OF SINGING, FLUTE, $c, IELDING TO THE SOLICITATION OF several of his friends, pw of the members. Terms, five dollars per quarter of 20 lessons. Those who are desirous of availing themselves of the facilities thus afforded for learning Vocal Music, are Mr. WM. PA F street, corner Mth. GEIGER'S NATIONAL BOWLING SALOON. MER, at his residence, N: oc 10 AVING REPFITTED AND OTHERWISE fornished and tmproved this resort for those desiring exercise and amusement, the former trons aud gentlemen end strangers are quale to give mea call, assuring them that they will ot elsewhere to be found. i avenue, near Oth street. W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANO FORTE CLASSES. men is now orming at Application to be made to Mr. W. HENRY PALMERS F street, or at the Acad- emy of Music, corner of D and Sth streets. oc 15 WEBER'S EXCELSIOR BRASS AND STRING BAND. inform his s and the public that he 1s now prepared with a BAND OF TALENTED MUSICIANS to accommodate them witha brass, string or reed band. as the occasion may MUSIC for Balls, Parties, Parades, require. Serenades, &c., furnished from one to any num- ber, at the shortest possible notice, by ap; L. WEBER, Leader, four doors east Henderson’s, Navy Yard. Orders can be left at the “‘ Music Depot,” in the Star Buildings. nov 6—1f COFFIN WARERUOM, &ec. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDER TA- ¢ KERS—residence413 Seventh street, & an‘ H streets. intermerts procured inany ground orcemetery. Coffins, Cafe, Shands, Hearse, and evary article for in’ best q Carriages ts Havin ‘pse Preasrvor, we guarantec @ead for any lenqzth of time. CHKRISTMA ¥ ILLIAM G AND DEALER IN_ EA! TOYS, FOREIGN FRUITS, &c., most respectfully to inform the citizens jy i HAN v LOSE AT it opened a large and moet ge Articles, Foretga consisting of Doils of ry deserl and Fancy Boxes to suit all tastes; Toys of 4 manner and kind; Foreign Fruits just arri and fresh; Confectionary 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 eatirely by myself, the public lag perfectly to inspectioa, | invite everybody to eall and can rely on each and every article be! pure T pee udge for hemsaives. whole establishment being now open WM. GRUPR, te Jackson Hall, Pa. avenue, south side, No. 425, bet. 3d and 4% st: dec 1S—Iw MATS:!—HATS! EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Learv, Genin, with other fash- fonable Gentlemsn’s Dress HATS, a full oe: ste assortment at sacomm LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 421 Pa. avenue. dec 3—tf CONFECTIONERY! ‘08. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Wash that, he has based the well-known C: jonexy establishment of Joba Miller, whieh be will carry on with increased facilities for m! to the tastes of those who may favo; Lim with ¢! pa- tronage. He ‘ill manufacture and keep on hand a assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF E: TION RY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES, JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSKE, BLANG MANGE, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. ‘When desired, he will attend these or other festive occasions. and furnish tables with every delicacy and luxury, served in the most - able style, with punctaali’ ad attention. He bas just received a large assortment of for- eign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS, PRUNES, tc , ih feacy boxes and ornamental cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA- MIDS, and other decorations for the table, at Din ner and Supper Parties THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsy!vania avenue, between itth and I!th streets, south side. dec 12 “Don't be penny wise and pownd foelish.”* OYATERS, UOFPFEE, TEA, xe. Y¥Y THE URGYNT SOLICITATION OF may customers, and st vis- iting the Metropolis, [ have comuected\ with my Coufe: tionery Gstablishment 56 d here OYS- » CHOCOLATE, &e., ie hours. B.—Tuhe public can find in my ¢stablish- meant the largest assortment of Pound, Fruit, and other CAKES, as well as "reach and American CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAMS, JEL- LIES, CHARLOTTS, &c., of any in thiscity, aad at prices to suit the times. Now is your time, Ch:istinas is coming ' Dinners and Suppers farnished. Cail at J. G. WEAVER’S, ~ 347 Pa avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. dec 15—tian! STUART'S CANDIES, UST RECEIVED, ?7EX EXPRESS, ONE ‘exse of Staart’s celebrated STEAM CANDY covnistiag of Sugar Plams, Vanfllz Cream, and otLer ktin For sale at i Z. M. P. KING'S, 265 Vermont evenue, corner 15th and f sts. nova irposes forming class- es for VUCAL INSTRUCTION, both for young persons and adnits, and which classes will be suitably divided according to the ages and sexes uested to make early application to 0. 233 2NING CLASS FOR LADIES AND the Academy R. WEBER RESPECTFULLY IN- Tying to meral uality furnished at short notice. an the mable terms, and et all hours cf the the exelusirs right of Crump’s to keep the UPE, CONPECTIONER, NCY 600Ds, gcnerally, and bis old customers in particular, thet he has splendid assortment Praits Toys, &e ; ion, Work y of all kinds; Cakes, , [rious Ebening ee oe —_ e A RE te Star, VOL. VI. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1855. THS& PIANO FORTE CLASSES oF Ai, mect atthe Academy of Marien co ‘Music, corner Wer ier streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. Sth, 1855. The to be in attendance fied in the notices addressed to \. _oet4 W.HENRY PALMER, Director. _ GIFT BUOKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscel!:neous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenue and ith street. AT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article ts sold at the usual retail price; and for every doliar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing tre name of some apie . is govarcie the <a Al the are ‘a ews ic, “Behe ies wreage Ss . e SIC DEPO' dec 8@—tr Corer Pa_av. and 1th st, MORE NEW GooDs. rm H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Brit street, sot eee 5 on addi al wa eat Wah tod has received an additi assortment very Winter GOODS, complete In his stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmii Rich ~ and Moire Antique Sash Bonnet Swiss and ‘‘ambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Bleck and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls Witha a ging best makes Flan- lankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock bei: ddiirabic snd cheap | citar will find it to their advantage to call before getti: fully SapRiies. J. H. SM OT.” nov Id-tf GO TO ELLIS, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, YOUR C HR ISTMA s 31 AS GOODs. dec 10— 2 MADAME R. RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE PUB- Nic in general, that she will give information in all the Affairs to Life Health, ‘Wealth, Mai es, Love, Journeys, Law Suits, Difficulties in Business, Absent Friends, Sickness and Death, and im respect to all other subjects. She is also able to tell the Ages of persons by reading aum- bers. Allthose who wish to consult Madame R. will please call soon, as she will remain in the elty buta short time. Shecan be consulted at all hours of the day andevening. Her name ison the door—at No. 235 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and Ladies 25. dec 10—2w* REMOVAL. 4 Napie SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- spectfully his customers and the public generally, that he has removed his Store from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will keepa full and weil-selected assogsment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to do a much brn business, he feels assured that he can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having practised for a number of years in Germany, Eng! and France, he is confident that he can please all those who may favor him with a call. ‘eeling grate- fal for past favors be soiicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nev 12 Merchant Tailor. Ee IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR THE TOCTH-ACHE IS FOUND. ERE IS NOW OFFERED TO THE world = mos: effectual remedy for the cure of Tooth ache, in fact the only one known to cure the most violent tooth-ache instantaneously, if properly appiied according to direction. Should the pain afier the first application, in course of time, re-appear, the same application has to be made again, and after two or three appiications the cure will be effectual and the decayed tooth as useful as anyother. This really indis ble remedy causes no pain, and is warrant to have no tnjarious effect wha! Please call for A. FERGER’S TOOTH-ACHE BALSAM. Price 25 cents per phial. Tobe tg Stores of A. J. RIDG- LEY, CHAS. STOTT & CO., D. J. DYSON, v. HARBAUGH, and J.B. GARDNER & ce., Washington. nov 3 a _ COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, xe. ERSONS to Puimon: Attec tions dnd Ete the most trying conor, owing ta te to the sudden changes racare; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or oven remedy they may easily ward off what may elag fev. a dangerous winter rr TY- ER’S CO JUND GUM ARABIC 8YRUP has been so long known and highly appreciated as one of our most tnuocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) economi- cal les, that It may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold at 25 gents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale wy PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & +3801 Ba 'y ppisis. n Alexan- dria by PEEL & sttve i; Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. oct? satiate id CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRES- ENTS. HUrcaINson & MUNRO HAVE JUST received, and are now mpi I beautiful as- sortment of rich and desirable goods suitable for Presents on the approaching holfdays ‘They enumernie in part as follows, viz: Jewel Boxes; Boquet holders ; Card recelvers ; Work boxes; Cabas; Dressing ; Portfolios; Trav- €ling cases; Glove boxe- Writing Desks; Back- minoa boards; Chess a. Cheeqter men; Per- me cases; Watchstands; Sewing-birds; Gold Pens and Pencils; Fine Pans; pera, Glasses ; Portmonnaies; Card and Cases; Jet Orna- ments; Notto Cups; Tete-a-Tete Tea Setts; Chi- na Figares; Vases; Lotto and other Games; Ac- eordeons; Prench Perfumery; Toilet Articles, Also, a lot of fine Toys for children and man other goods not necessary to enumerate, of which they can sell at unusually low prices, and would most respectfully oitizens and a to give them a call at their Fancy Store, No. 310 Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets, next door to Messrs. Walter Hi: 4& Co. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. Dealers in Fancy and Mtllinery Goods. dec 11—tf ” LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE. WeApAne PAUL PAILLARD, WHO HAS just arrived from Paris, where she was a pu- and herself il of the moat celebrated Professors ‘eacher of Musto with much success, respectfully ‘ashington she poses: ve instruction oa the = em a # No ge ed as ra as lel t with a thecough iow edge of the science. Her terms will be moderate, and she will ve lessons at the residence of the scholars, or at her pwa toome, Bussey Se ment agreeable to her pa- Madame P., contemplating a permanent resi- dence at Washington, respectfully solicits a shaie of the patronage of the cit For informational at 256 nsylvania ave- nue, or at Gauticr’s Saloon, — dec 8—1m oe ech 66s tee! SR BOS eden GAMBLER’S TRICKS WITH CARDS XPOSED a EXPLAINED BY J. H. Eo kr med a OF oe MA- + con! the, Degrees of the Order penfesred inp Masteria a3 written by Capt. Wm. Mot 3 Pee nts. HOME COO BOOK: cont dred excellent LAWS OF LO try, contain! courtship thi sms on love, the vcentury, rules. feet, the features, so to insure gree of perfection, of h they ible, End alsa upwards of one hundred receipts Renp” co#metios, ols, ; cents. ‘Any Of the above Books can be Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, 8 fre CHEAP PUBLIUATIONS MAGAZIN % und NEWSPAPERS, BLANK BOOKS, PENS, INKy PAPER, SDATIONBRY of ail: : CHILDREN’S TOY BOOKS, PRIMMES ABC CARDS, PLAYING and VISITING CARDS, BALL, &c. nov 6—Sme ; them. Cc JUVENILE BOOKS —THE UN- lersigned has set aside from his stock of recent Books for children, i} a large avd varied collection—the accumulations of past years—to be = at half Brice, oF a eg when need i are su! ‘outh of all a: be examined at his book store. BEA OT Among them will be found some of the works of Mrs. Hofland, Miss Edgeworth, Mrs. Bar- 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 suppozed by a few to have still some merit, although not teachin: all the sciences, in words of one syllable, to chil four years old. FRANCK TAYLOR. dec 18—tr BOYS’ AND YOUTHS’ CLOTHING. We: HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED another large addition to our extensive as- sortment of Youths’ and Boys’ CLOTHING con- sisting ef ever of— Frock Sack Coats Overcoats and Talmas Roundabouts and Jackets Pantaloons and Vests White and Colored Shirts ershirts and Drawers Suspenders, Cravats, Hosiery, &c. aking our present stock the most desirabie in this city to select from, and ieding parents an excellent opportunity of making thefr children a good and serviceable Christmas present. WALL & STEPHENS Next door to Iron Hall, 32 Pa. avenue, bet. %&h and 10th sts. Ww. CALL ATTENTION TO OUR MAG- nificent stock ofWwery superior Gold Watch- es, elegant Jewelry, pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitch- ers, Goblets, Waiters, Forks, Spoons, and other artrele of Table Silver are, Silver Ci Cases, Portmonnaies, fine Fans, &c. Also, extra heavy plated Albata Goods and au- perior Table Cutlery. Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses of every va- riety. Particular attention paid to the selection of glasses adapted to the eyes of wearers. Possessing every facility, we are prepared to ex- ecute in the best manner the largest orders for all articles in our line. M_ W. GALT & BRO. No. 324 Pa. avenue, between fih and 10th sts, dee 8—tf PLANOS—PIANOS—PIANOS, pues RECEIVED AT fHEMUSIC DEPOT, «” southeast corner of Penna. avenue, Eleventh and D streets, three ef thore: superb PIANOS, from the world-renowned man- ufactory of Rosenkrantz, 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 from Kosenkrantz. The public are invited to examine for themselves, or bring competent musical judges to select for GEORGE HILBUS, Agent. P. 3 —Should be happy to recetve orders for re- pairing and tuning Instruments being now fully prepared to do the same dec 18—tr TYLER’S COMPUUND SYKUP OF GUM ARABIC S A REMEDY FOR COUGHS. COLDS, HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, &c., possesses the estad- vanteges, with the least objections of any other in use, having been extensivelv used the last twenty Sg with unperalleled success, not trumpeted to he world as a specific or cure all, but recom- mended as a valuable and scientific auxiliary In FULMONARY CaSEs, ready at hand, and one that has been generally found to afford relief where most others bave been tried without material ben- efit. As such it is recognized by numbers of our leading physieisns, who know its composition, and have been eye witnesses of its superior effi- cacy, as well as by thousands of our most respec. tabse citizens, who all endorse its claim to being safe, palatable, economical and efficacious. Price 25 cents, or three bottles in one 50 cents. Wholesale aon PATTERSON & NAIRN, and STOTT & CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown Retailed by Draggicts generally. Also, TYLERSS GUM ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS, the same composition tn lozenge form, 12% cents a box. nov 19 H. SEMKEN, Jewder, 380 Penna. avenue, between Sih and 10th streets, t AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich Imported JEW ELRY, suchas Flor- entine znd Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also, a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted tin FOR OHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, ng Forks and spoons, (sterling ) Fish, Crke and bie Knives, Ba.ter and Frait Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., ete SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Custors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Porks and Spoons. PANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornameuts, in variety, Card Cases, Poctmonneies, Oigar Cases. And wlso a large assortment SPECTACLE! in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ev. eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, Opera Glasses. [7 We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether perchasers or not. Allour a are warranted as represeated, and will be sold at the lowest possibie price. iff” Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repeinied, and Bagraving on Stone executed at short notice. c ometers and all kinds of tine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice, H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 380 Pa. avenue, between $th and 10th sts, dec i—tf MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ND VisITORS TO WASHINGTON ARE respectfully informed that at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Book and Stationery Store, near Ninth street, they will meet all their requiremen's, Their extensive Leas yin ea to the pueme rape pido ‘works, comprises ev rhe pod Literature, clans: and Jt bse _ NEW BOOKS received immediately on publi- cation. Weekly importations from England, ty Works, 6 vols. Calhoun’ Isfferson’s Works, 9 vols. Webster’s Works, 5 vola,, Autograph edition, Everett’s Ovations and Speeches, 2 vols. piers Private Correspendence, 1 vol. Baden neha ed ae # wot jancroft’s the Uni vols. Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 val. efferson’s Manual, 1 vol. U ‘he Constitutions of the United States, 1 vol. Elliott’s Debates and Madison’s Papers, 5 vols. Marsh’s Orators and Statesmen, 1 vol. Story’s Works, 3 vols. ,. Lives of Chief Justicés of the United States, I vol Lieber's ‘Civil Liberty and Self Government, 2 Wirt’s Life of Patrick Henry, 1 vol. Kennedy's Life of Wirt, 2 vols ‘Ss ‘arland’s Life of John Randolph 1 vol. Party , by Baldwin, 1 vol. De ueville’s Democracy in America, 1 vel. ‘The Federalist, 1vol — , Grimke’s Nature and Tendency of Free Institu- tions, 1 vol Constitutional Text- Book, 1 vol. \Carey’s Past, ‘Heong and Future, 1 vol, Seaman’s hy gon Nations, 1 vol. McEll s American Debator, 1 vol. of America, 1 vol, aaihs by cin Nations, 1 vol. ‘very description of American, English): French STATION ERY of the fiiest Seay the lowest Rie Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the Kren ost promplineYLOR & MAURY'S,” dec8—tr near treet. z §. P. HOOVER'S Boot, Shoe, and. Trunk c Iron’ Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 108i ats. Button, Buckskin, th Beton, Healed pong * beg’ and Colored atic worth $2; Ladies Alpine Button Gaiters, $3.50; French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS. Gen’ tence French Patent Leather BOO and i Patent Leather and Calf BOUTS and SHOES: **PROENGAS silts Sbhidl inavcenieité ini fe- EVENING STAR. MES. SLOANE: How She was Cored of Using Snuff. Owing to the death of my parents, when I was quite young, my uncle, Joe Blogers, adopted me, and for years had the whole su- pervision of my actions. His family consisted of his wife, his daugh- ter Emma, and ason Clarence. This was his family proper. A Mrs. Sloane, a second or third cousin of Mrs. Blogers’, and a servant were the outsiders. Now Clarence was a boy. Every action, look or word emanating from Clarence Blod- gers, denoted that he wes a boy. Now, what mean by a boy is, a person who is constantly thinking how he may divert himself—one who thinks any thing that is new should receive the notice of the world—one who, if he makes up his mind to earry an object into effect, can only be thwarted by the sight of that cow- hide, or the dnbarnges on of divine Providence A boy likes to stu@y, provided that which he has to study will require but little exertion on bis part. He likes any thing that is comic. He cares not whether his most intimate friend, or his most dire enemy is the victim of his mirth. He will laugh in the same happ: fice at the sight of a poor deg with a kettle to is tail, as he will on ‘April fools day” toa inan with a rag to his back. He loves mis- cbief. With others of his own age, he will hold acaucus, and after mature deliberation, # plan will be adopted. whereby some inno- cont individual is to be tricked, 20 as to satisfy the desires of ‘‘ the boys.’’ He does nothing, but whilst performing it he is “ playing.” ie he eats, he only eats because he ta some- thing to do—because it is the cus because le then can play, and sometimes the more gteedy boy will cry because he can’t eat any ure. Boys only think of things as they are, not as they were, or what they will be. They never jpgpize of what a murble is made, and any child that does, is nota boy. They are notin the least contemplative I have wit- nessed a parent talk in the greatest degree of eestacy over her child who ~‘ asks such queer questions.”” But my reader, that child has ubt half the attributes it should have, to make ita real boy. . You will find it always com- pene of sickness, and instead of the hearty augh of a bey, youhéar-a whine. Giance (this was/¢s kuick-name,) Blogers was in every sense of the term, a doy. Ihave Always been spoken of as being an exact coun- A¢rpatt of my relative, and, therefore, can be s¢t down in the listof genuine, true bred boys. I wag always the follower of Clance iu all his Aure-devil undertakings. One day my uncle Joe and his wife went into the ccuntry for reoreation, leaving cousins Emma and Clance, with myself, in charge of i: old lady, the distant relative of my aunt, chiled Mrs. Sloane. She was in the constant habit of using snuff, and she had patronized it to such an extent, that her face was yellow ftom its effects. She would take snuff at tho in cookings victuals, or at any occupa- tion in which she was engaged. No matter t she was doing, at intervels of five min- 8, 0ut came that tin-box, down went her skeleton fingers deep into its midst, the thumb wd forefinger would compress, then these two branches from the hand would come in con tect with her two-inch-long nose, then a iraught would be mede in her nostrils, and up went an ounce of snuff. Perhaps our imaginations help us to think that our pud- dings and pies tasted more of snuff than of plums and apples, but be thatas it may, I am sertain that we have often eaten some snuff, dropped in the pastry, whilst Mrs. Sloane was going through the performances as described above. Clance has informed me that after the snuff had been in Mrs. Sloane's noso seme time, or at least had come to luquid form, he ha wit- uessed that plum-pudding, upon which he was thinking with such delight, receive a Sweeting by the aid of said essence of snuff, and thus vanish the | pome which he hoped to enjoy with ine, in devouring the plums, and leaving the pudding until some other time. | Uncle Joe, who, with the aid of his whip, Was our only impediment in having revenge on Mrs. Sloane, beiee now away, Clance and Iwere determine? to retaliate upon the afore- suid Sloane in some manuer, which will be hereafter explained. The day after Uncie Joe's departure, Mrs. Sloane announced he intention of having zome beef-stew for dinner, which dish consists of beef, cut up in small pieces, and then being stewed, An accompaniment te the becfis a swall flour dampling resenbling, when ready for devouring, the color of soap. Ciance thought that he could slip, umob- served, in the platter, a piece of soap the shape of the dumplings; and as he, in the absence of his father, performed al! the duties appertaining to that office, as regarded the table, it was arranged that Clance should ive Mrs. Sloane the soap; and therefore, just before dinner, Clance entered the kitchea and placed the soap in one corner of the dish, taking particular care to be sure of the piece and where he placed it. When dinner was ready, and Clance and I had taken our places atthe table, he forgot where the seap was, and appealing to me for information as to which piece I thought it was, I pointed out a dumpling. and Mrs. Sloane received the dumpling of my choice. Emma being a fay- orite of Clance and nryself. pains was taken to procure her a nice one. hat was our as- tonishment and horror, upon hearing an ex- clamation from Emma of ‘Oh, dear! how horrid the dumplings taste.””. Emma hed the foap. Qlance and I were now exceedingly indignant against Mrs. Sloane. We charged her with putting the soap in the dish, whilst she most strenuously denied the charge. We told her she was the only pe who had any- thing to do with the dinner, with the excep- tion of the girl, and we were sure she did not do it, as Aunt Sarah says she never uses soap Mrs. Sloane said she knew we did it, and that we were little story tellers. This war in words ensued for some time, and was only ended by Emma coaxing Clance and I from the room. We were much chagrined at the unfavorable result of our enterprise, but the failure of this plan only made us‘more des- perate and thirsty for revenge. i In the evening we “made up,” ee the boys say when they renew friendship ‘efter some quarrels,) and Clance and I commenced tell- ing Mrs. Sloane about the daring adventures of Dick Turpin and other desperadoes. We narrated accounts of the most horrible mur- ders in our recollection, and of recent depre- dations on private property, &c., dc , all, of which was fen in a very low end solemn tone, and so far did we work on Mrs. Sloane's fancy that we had to see her from the piazza where the conversation was held to her apartments. In a few minutes after, Clance and I re- aired to ouf room, and having informed imma not to be frightened if she heard any unusual noises, we ourselves in the white bed sheets, and going down stationed ourselves at the duor of Mrs. Sloune’s room.. Wethen knocked quite suddenly upon ie aig oe in a low gruff ipso demanded Mas. Gloane oney.or. her life. , not exactly seadetentiok us, door, when we. made a simultaneo ogeine: it, whieh was defended. by Mrs, Sloane.. © conquered, and amidst the shrieks of the oid. lady, we entered the room and locked the ‘oor. ey vila ee ipee had lost her color yellow, w! iven way to one of death-like palo dio was shivering from head to foot with fright, imploring ustosave her life; which we promised to ‘by Sroviipd she ‘sequicsced in one request of ours. said,*+1'1 agreeita anything gentloman; sagt t P spare my ” Clence then anid, in a very slawg@ame eof Ww 20 Bikes choos ‘‘Mrs. Sloane, we have been appointed by our head chief in the land of ghosts and spir- NO. 927. its, to come ps ge onee more upon this wicked earth, and e the life of all who refuse to deliver to us the snuff in their pos- session. As I said before, all who do not ac- quiesce in our demands, shall forfeit their lives, and be sent to the devil in hell. There is but one alternative.. Take your choice. We did not wait long for an answer, for at the conclusion of the address of Clance, the old lady handed a large stone jar of snuff and her tin box into our ion, whilst she only declared her intention never ain to use ennff, whilst ‘there’s a drop of life in me We then retired, to my delight, for I could with difficulty keep from laughing. Early next morning we could have been ob- served in the garden, industrious!y at work digging a hole, in which we deposited the'laet romains of Sloane's snuff. At the breakfast table, the performances of the previous night were told to us by our vic- tim, she remarking, thet ‘‘the ghosts, as trae as you are sitting there, Clance, went right up the chimney, and oh, la! la! wasn’t [ scared, though.’’ This is the first time that any one was ever informed ‘“‘How Mrs. Sloane was Cured of Using Snuff.’’ She never broke her word. E. T. + see THE BLOOMER TO SALLY SUNFLOWER. Wasaineton, Dec 21, 1855. Mr. Evrtor : How fortunate, for the igno- trance of poor Sally, it was that I called at the office this evening for my paper—the carrier neglected to leave mine at my room. Ob, fated carrier! the blooming Sunflower from “way out West’? might have been left in ‘‘sich darkness’? by your carelessness if 1 had never seen that paper, fur you see Mr. Editor refuses to risk his modesty by an in- ventory of our wardrobe to enlighten the pert Sally. What a cry ef agony whelms up from that little soul until it assumes the form of ‘* Help, help, oh wise editors of the bright and lumin- ous Star, else I perish in my ignorance! Jer- reo! Now, Mr. Editor, I was not born nor raised “away out West,"’ where Sally was, thongh in traveling I have admired that in nature ou which she dilates so elaborately, save the great, big, and fast animals she men- tions. But my home, the home of my father and grandfather, is in one of the loveliest valleys nature ever smiled upon. In its bosom is clustered every beauty Groves of tali forest trees wave their branches to the breeze. A silvery lake of sparkling water ; smooth and beautifal meadow land, with its rich waves of purple grass; the rolling and the pylend on which the golden grain is har- vested, or where grows the rich pasture for the grazing kine, than which none other in the world furnishes such delicious milk, from which is separated the sweet cream, making the golden butter famed from the pine forest of Maine to the green slopes of the Guif of Mexico. On one side of the valley lies a ridge, gradually ascending, and dottei with fine farm houses, whose eulti- vate it to the very brow, wher the broad fields seem to mingle their enameled surface with the delicate tints of the azure sky. Then on the south extends such a majestic reach of mountains, while in their embraeures ono finds the merry enscade dancing from rock to rock, the secret enves, and the lovely ftowers, native born, blo ming all around as eweet messengers from the far-off land , linking our souls with its spirit benuty; and most of all, those table rocks on which one may stand, and in a bird's eyo view grasp at once all the beauties. And Sally, won’t you return with me to that lovely retreat in the spring? It lies but afew miles from the Gotham of Americ», the great mart of the Empire State, which you may wish to visit before you return to your “ western wilds.’” You may wish to see some of the elephants that do there congregate, after you have familiarized your obtuse perceptions with the roar of the now “lioness ’ of the capit city. For i think it weil that you be enable te classify the whole menagerie with that knowledge that errsh not, acquainting your- self with each species of every genera that are to be found away “‘ down East.’ But this gin’t tellin’ you what a “ Bloomer is,’’ though you made such a long suppliment, Leupposed that was the way to come at the subject under dissectzon. A Bloomer is one that walks along the streets minding her own business, and wishes others uld do the same. She loves th» cause of nity, desiring to see her brothers and rs symmetrically developed, and well she knows in the present hoalth-destroying. filthy, disgusting costame, this is an impossibility Remember, I s from experience; I know the component parts of your wardrobe with ail its serews, and bonds, and cords, and pads I know ye axe petty slaves, all of you, bo low at the judgment of ion, and not da: to stand up in your individual sovereignty for the right (though few have any to stand up in in.) i Talk ofthe bondage of the southern slave; it is not half as servile, or despotic as that which fashion, emanating from the most polluted ose of the world, sways over the minds and ju ents of women. : Who that knows the beating of one physio- logical law will look at the present swell and volume of dry goods women waddle under, and then tell me it is in harmony with its re- quirements? Of what use are ali the volumes our physicians are writing upon physical re- forms if none will dive those reforms. And I have a higher motive in the adoption of m costume than merely to attract attention t is most painful for me that it does weet with so mueh notice contumely, but I rowthat Iam right, and no influence, I believe, will ever force me back to that dress I know to be erro- neous in every point. Sally, have youever thought, as you watched the free blithe movements of your pretty rab- bits, your nimble deer, with their neat, soft clothing adopted to motion, that you alone was bound’ bound, yes, verily; shackled would be a more appropriate term. For what is more painful than to see a woman on a pic nic or field excursion endeavoring to climb fences, walk through the tall grass, or work her way through bushes? Then only to see her tripping herself as she gets in and out of a carriage, or labors along side-waiks which she sweeps with her flowing drapery, endan- gering every one who approaches her from treading on it. Ob, yo graces! shades of the lovely three, where is thy abode ? Then sce her forced to remain within doors if it is raining; for how can the poor thing carry an umbrella and all those flowing skirts. She labors hard; but now and then a fold will drop, (true others ure elevated to an altitude that would make a Bloomer blush.) gathering the filth in her wake, until wearied and drab- bled, she perchance returns to suffer from ex- posure, which too often lays the germinating seed of consumption. 5 A Bloomer is the opposite of all this. Her dress is made to suit the requirements of health; fitting loqsely about the form, that every muscle may have fuil and appropriate play. While due attention ispaid to warmth in winter, all. needjess weight is discarded; while the head is protected with a Aa¢, instead of a back pieo! of ribbons, lace, feathers and flowers. Bot ving that nature knows best how to mold @ beautiful model, she attempts not to deform it; but so arranges her dress ip every particular that no compress, nor drape- ing, shall impede its free and full develop- ment; thus gaining strength to step instead of waddling, mincing, or fumbling, as woman's present erronious style of dress forces her to. Would women visit read pene a and seerthe .deforthities there, by dress, would, I think, be truer to themselves the laws that govern their being, could Sey ‘witness the ‘curved “spines, the lapped the weakened museles, causing a thousand reason why, mm mpage an kk Lo cause. True, one needs nerves of iron and sinews of THE WEEELY 8TAR. ‘This cxceileut Family and News Journal— cen- taining 8 grester variety of interesting reading than ean be found in any other—4s published on Batur- day morning. OF Casu, mvvartasry in apvance. DZD (in wrappers) can be proouyed at the edunter, after the issue of the 7p Price-Tanex Crore, OSTMASTERS whoact esagents will be allowed a commission of twenty per cent, 7 steel, to meet the contending influence that opposes them. They must turn adeaf car to the taunt, the gib, and vulgar word, calmly mect the vulgar stare, the caviling crowd, or the shouts of the mob. They must immolate self, living only for the requirements of right and duty. God and ourselyes owly kno~ what we mast mect. But, Mr. Editor, I am trespassing upon your columns. I will leave my card with you, which Sally may call for, visit me at my room, where I will take pleasure in making any develope- ment to enlighten her benightedmind. Though there is one sentence that sets me to thinking “enquiring mind like some gentleman.’’ Don't the veritable Sally wear pants J wonder. Taz Broome. I.0.R. M. HE MEMBERS OF TUSCARORA TRIBE No. 5, Improved Order of Red Men, take leasure in announcing to the brethren of the Order, and to the public erally, that their Aynxvat Batt will take place at ODD FEL- LOWS’ HALL, Navy Yard, on MONDAY EVENING, December 24th. The Tribe pledge themselves that no trouble or expense will be spared to make this one of the most pleasant, gay, and recherche Balls of the season. Esputa’s No. 1 Cotillon Band has been engaged for the occasion. No Hats or Caps allowed In the ball room. An experienced Caterer will be on hand. 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 3 Geo Browa snd P 8 Getzendanner. Osage Tribe, No.6—P G 8 Wm Bradley and P S$ Johnson. Mohawk Tribe, No. 7—Bros Bradshaw and E Ecklof. can Tribe, No. S—Bros E Shekels and T Dowling. — Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and ladies; to be had of any of the foregoing committee, or atthe door on the evening of the ball. dee 15 20,22,' lad PRO BONO PUBLICO: TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL or Tue Franklin Fire Company! tg homer of the Birth-night of the flius- trieus Dr. F; lin. “HE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nouace to their friends and the public that they will give their Twenty-ninth Annual Bal! on THORSDAY EVENING, January 17th, 1555, a¢ Carusi’s Assembly Rooms. The general sfaction our annual balls have heretofore given and the entire success attending them, inspires us with renewed energy, and we ee brightest that has ever given brightness to ihe hietory of ba'ls in the annals of the company No exertions will be s) that may contribute ta the enjoyment and pleasure of those who m>y honor us with their presence Obliging and expsrienced Flocr Managers lave been selectea whose every exertion will be to give satisfaction in regard to the floor. Supper will be furnished by en experienced Cc rer. , Will be pro. ‘s most skillfui confec- vided by one of our Uoners A favorite Cotillon Band has been engazad for the occasion Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentile mab and ladies. No Ha's cr sen 2 ‘Will be allowed in the hall ex cept those worn by the Firemen. he entire company will act as the Commities of Reception. Committes of Arrangements. RE Doyle, Wm H Fanning, J Williamson, J Staadsbury, G Crossfield, D Driscoll, H Ward, Wm M Payne, T L Martin, Wm Jones, R G Ecklof, T Sinon, JB Metiey, i M Hough, A Spring, EC Ecklom, c J Cantield, L Thomas, 4 B Moran, 8 Butt. dec 185—T4t& Jan 15,16,17 OFFICIAL. Treasvey DerartMent, 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 $1,500 000 of said stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the ist day of June next, and will pey therefor the foll§wing prices, to wit : For stock of the loan of 1542, 3 premium cf tea per cent.; for stock of the lonus of 1547 and 1845, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in demnity stock, a premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1646, redeemable ~n the I2°-h November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the ist day of January next, a prem tem of 2% per eent.; if received between the isi Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist ef June next, a premium of 1% per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks of the rates specified in the certificates, from the 1st 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’ 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 draft» 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 IS COMING: ECKARDT WOULD AGAIN INFORM « his customers and the end pee that he has just placed in store a beaut essortment of French CONFECTIONERY, for the holi- days, together with PRESERVES AND JBL- Liks, "ot all kinds; CAKES, fruit and Plain, of sizes. He is also to furnish, 2s usual, Parties, Balls, and ‘ings, in the handsomest style Manufacturing his own A who favor him with their orders can rely on getting best article. CHARLOTTS, JELLIES, BLANC MANGE and PYRAMIDS, of every kind, for table orna- menis, made to order Leave your orders at the old stand, corner of F and fone —, near the Patent one, where they wil ive prompt attention. Mae 4—2w 3 mence bove N. Be From years ‘will be ableto furnish the best article now in use. ny 3—im* ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, No S&, Brivcs Srrert, Groncrrowr. WIS THE TIME AND Soe place, to engage your Christmas New Year’s CAKES. suchas those, for which we were awarded a SILVER Mepat by fhe Metropeli- tan Mechanics Institute last winter. An elegant BON BONS, CUPIDS, and, FANCY. 6 ODS. ch Nigad of ldo eae asic on thr most reasonable in any ee sense \(int., Union, & Organ.)