Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1855, Page 2

ee 5 7 ™ THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTEANOOR, {EXCEPT SUNDAY,) (AB the Sioy Baiitings, corner of Pennsylvants Gveaus Gnd Llaventh street, Ey W. BD. WALLAOGH, WIL be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX @ND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37} @ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- @eription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS #for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three ECheniirg THE WEEELY sTAR. This excellent Family and News Journal— cen- taining a greater variety of interesting read!n: than ean be found in any otber—is published o> Sstur- day morning. Single Copy, Per AMBUIM ...0.seeveeseeeeeresB) 25 0 Casn, tnvaniaary im apvance. Months; for less than three months at the rate of cacancnens sceesosts VOL. VI. WASHINGTON, D. C.. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, DR. FLOR ENCE O'DONNOGHUE, Office 433 Seventh street, a few doors north of @. deo 5-eolm* THES PIANO FORTE CLASSES ov MR. W. HENRY PALMER, If., meet at the Academy of Music, corner of 9th and D streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. Sth, 1855. The pupiis are requested to be in attendance on the days and hours speci- fied in the notices addressed to them. _ootd W.HENRY PALMER, Director. GIFT BUOKSTURE! ASENEBAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa avenue and 11th street GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article is scld at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing t:e name of some gin. whi! = is ara “ the sag Among the are atches, Jewelry, Music, F anc and Tollet Articles, &¢ ” Libaes HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. deo 8—tr Corner Pa av. and 11th st. KWoOD HOUSE. HE PROPRIETORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce that they have made Many improvements to their HOTEL, in ordance with the advancement and re- the age. Thev give their sole care fon to its management, with an unspar- regard to the wants and comfort of ts, at the usual and established rates of first-class ~ otels. J.H.& A. W. KIREWOOD. dec 8—1m . JONAS P. LB cy IMPORTER AND DEALER IN st WIVES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, nora! Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 3. Hotel, = WasHINGTON arn we eenel th give . B.—Conuntry Merchants are a 1 wate puschasiag elsewhere. (06 2-1y REMOVAL. Cc. WARRBRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Has removed to No. 370 Pennsylvania avenue, under Browns’ Hotel, Washington, D.C. oc 31—tJan DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY A LADY. MES. 4. © REDMOND HAVING removed to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th st., between Hand I, is prepared to take LIKENESSES in t style of the art. { PICTURES well ta! cases for FIFTY CE MH. WILLIAM PALMER, PROFESSOK OF THE FLUTZ & SINGING, street, near High, Georgetown, D. C has soe an additional supply of Fall and Wate GOODS, making his assortment very 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 Trimm Rich poe and Moire Antique Sash ead Bonnet Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Bleck and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- , Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being rable and cheap purchasers and put up In emtiossed Ts Leg Rov 22-tf ~ 7 will find it to their advantage tocall ettin; aca Fsteess, corner of Fourteenth street, fully su pie. tag a BMOOT, Bg ee nov CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, No. 370 Penn. avenue, (UNDER BROWNS’ HOTEL,) WASHINGTON, D.C. Rov 23—tJanl CONGRESS HALL RESTAURANT. & 3. FENWICK & WESTERFIELD an establishment thus yivania wvenue, betwera Ae streets, where they will ify the public with all the deli- ON.» 2-Im GO TO ELLIs, 806 Peunsylvania avenue, TO PURCHASE YOUR CHRISTMAS GOODS. dec 10 REMOVAL. A lows SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- spectfully inform his custoi.crsand the blic generally, that he has removed his tore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will kcepa full and well-selected assortmeat of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GUNTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much larger business, he feels assured that be can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having prectised for a number of years in Germany, England and France, he |s confident that he can please all those who may favor him with acall. Feeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the seme. @. F. SCHAFFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. een tay IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR THE TOOTH-ACHE !8 FOUND. J hess I8 NOW OFFERED TO THE world a most effectual remedy for the cure of Tooth ache, in fact the only one known to cure the most violent tooth-ache instantaneously, if properly suplies according to direction. Should the pein r the irst application, in course of time, pe apmk the same application has to be j@ again, and after two or three applications the cure will be effectual and the decayed tooth as useful as any other. This really indispensable remedy causes no pain, and is warranted to have no injurious effect whatever. Flease call for A. FERGER’S TOOTH-ACHE BALSAM. Price 25 cents per phial. To be had at the D: Stores of A. J. RIDG- LEY, CHAS. STOTT & CO., D. J. DYSON, V. HARBAUGH, and J.B. GARDNER & CO.’ Washington. nov3 eS __ COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, kc. ERSONS posed to Pulmonary Affec P tions find this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature ; by a little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themseives with a prescription or ge temedy they may easily ward off what may else ove a dangerous winter companion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly appreciated as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, ane (tate the reduction in price,) economi- cal re les, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold at 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale os PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & ‘oO f th MA. WILLIAM PALMER, PROFESSOR OF SINGING, FLUTE, &c. y' .DING TO THE SOLICITATION OF sev of his friends, purposesforming ¢lass- es for VUCAL INSTRUCTION, both for young 5 d@ adalw, and which classes will be ded according to the ages and sexes rs. rims, five dollars per quarter of 20 lessouts. ose who ure destrous of availing themselves e facilities thus afforded for learning Vocal Rusie, are re¢ to make early spplieation to Mr. WM. PALM , at his residence, No. 23 F street, corner 1 o¢ 10 GEIGER’S NATIONAL BOWLING SALOON. PITTED AND OTHERWISE aproved this resort for those nd strangers are requested meacall, assuring them that they will piion not clsewhere to be found. ted on Jdissouri avenue, near 6th street. * W. MESRY PALMER’S PiaANO FORTE CLASSES. ING CLASS FOR LADIES AND sisnow orming at the Academy of Music. Application to be made to Mr, W SENRY PALMER, 23 F street, or at the Acad emy of Music, corner of D and 9th streets. ac 15 WEBER'S EXCELSIOR BRASS AND STING BAND. NM R. WEBER RESPECTFULLY = IN- af Lis patrons and the public that he ared with a BAND OF TALENTED ANS to accommodate them witha ing or reed band, as the occasion| may ‘Music for Balls, Parties, Parades, é furnished from ae hashes Lope u-rtest possible noiice, ap; r4 R, Leader, four doors ca “ef Central euderson’s, Navy Yard. $ Orders can be left at the “‘ Music Depot,” ip the Star Buildings. nov 6—tf COFFIN WAREROOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDER PA- e KER S—residence418 Seventh -;,and retail by most Dru; In Alexan- 26 f » dria by PEBL & STEVE: Georgetown bi street, between G and H streets. = pa Mee i TR! pet y CHRISTMAS IS COMING! ECKARDT WOULD AGAIN INFORM e his customers and the public generally, that he has jast placed in store a beautiful assortment of French CONFECTIONERY, for the holi- days, together with PRESERVES AND JEL- Lies, of all kinds; CAKES, fruit and plain, ee dae red to furnish 1, Part He is also a unish, as usual, es, Balls, and Wedaings, in the handsomest style. Manufacturing own Confectionery, all who favor him with their orders can rely on getting the best article. CHARLOTTS, JELLIES, BLANCO 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 Office, where they will receive prompt attention. dec i4—2w ed at short notice, the cms, end at ail hours of the ive right of Crump’s uatantee to keep iy il—ly SiATS:!—HATSB?! yEW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Learv, Geain, with other fash- fonable GenUemen’s Dress HATS, a full aud complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent's Furn. Store, 434 Pe. avente. dec 3—tf 22058 ON THE PIANOFORTE. PAUL PAILLARD, WHO HAS ved from Paris, where she was 8 pu- eleorated Professors and a Music with much success, respectfully informs the ladies and femilies generally of Veshington that she proposes to give instruction oa the Plano Madame P. feels confident that she will be able to bring forward ber pupils as pee Fe ee be consisteat with a therough ksow! of the science U Her terms will be maderate, and she will cive lessons at the residence af the scholars, or at her ooms, a8 mony be most agreezble to her pa- s. Madame P., contemplating a permanent resi- dence «t Washington, respectfully salicits a share atronage of the citizens ion call at 256 Peansylvania ave- dec 8—-1m GRAVELLED COMPOSITION ROOFING. ENRY E. WHITE, 91 N@RTH GREEN street, Baltimore, Md, is ed. to exe- cute orders for the above Rov ING, and wil! sell the materials on 1 ravens Wiaktng toon, a tocom ae usiness. N.B. From vears experience will be able to fornish the best article now in use. noy %—im® CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRES- ENTS. t& UTCHINSON & MUNRO HAVE JUST received, and are now opening a beautiful as- sortment of rich and desirable goods suitable for presents on the approaching holfdays They en in part as follows, viz: Jewel Boxes ; Boquet holders; Card receivers j Work boxes; j, Dressing cases; Portfolios; Trav- elling cases; Glove boxes; Writing Desks; Back- — boards; Chess and Cheoquer men; Per- me cases; Watchstands; Sewing-birds; Gold Pens and Pencils; Fine Fans; pera Glasses ; Portmonnaies; Card and C: Casas; Jet Urna- ments; Motto Cups; Tete-a-Tete Tea Setts; Chi- na Figures; Vases; Lotto and other Games; Ac- cordeous; French Perfumery; Tollet Articles. Also, a lot of fine Toys for children and many other goods not necessary to enumerate, of which they can sel! at unusually low prices, and would most respectfully request citizens and strangers to give them a call at their Fancy Store, No. 310 Pa. avenue, bet ween 9b and 1th stree!s, next door to Messrs. Walter Harper & Co. HUTCHINSON & NUNRO. Dealers in Faney and Mtllinery Goods. dec 11—tf GAMBLER’S TRICKS WITH CARDS XPOSED AND EXPLAINE» BY J. H. Green ; 25 cents. MORGAN’S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- SONRY: containing all the Degrees of the Order conferred ina Master's , 88 written by Capt. WOME COOK BOOK eon b 3 UV OK : containing several hun- dred excellent receipts ; price 26 one, LAWS OF LOVE: A com Lete code of gal- lantry, containiug concise rules for the conduct of a courtship through its entire ress, Aphor- isms on love, the courts of love in nineteenth century, rules for telling thecharacters and dispo- { woman; eon cents. LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY : containt a ae advice . iopeoeing: the aay: togpee the t rr, hands, the form, teeth, , as cell an Urench aud American | feet,'the features, so a8 to insure the highest de ric ye ke ICE Papa a re gree of perfection, of which they are susceptible, ARLOTTS, &c, of aay in thiscity, dnd also upwards of one hundred recel, for va. it the times. rious cosmetics, ofls, pomades; onl 96 come 1¢, Ch istmas ts coming ! Any of the above’ Hooks can be bought of the farnished. Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh stzeet, op- J. G WEAVER’S, posite the Post Office, where he keeps on hand all , 0pposite Browns’ Motel. the CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, t . and NEWSPAPERS, BLANK BOOKS, PENS, Senn Cane INK, PAPER, STATIONERY of all kinds’ En Pon Saeres CHILDREN’S’ TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS 2D, PER Seana oh ONE | ABC CARDS, PLAYING and VISITING s celebrated STEAM CANDY, | GARDS, BALL, &c. nové—3me CONSECTIONERY! HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT form the citizens of beds ory that hased the well-known C tionery of John Miller, which he will earry ased facilities for min: to the manufacture and keep on hand a age ent of fancy cad oraamental CONF SB SRY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES. IES, CHARLUTTE RUS8E, BLANG 35, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. 1 attend these or other ‘nish taples with every in the most fashion- ty and attention. 2 large assortment of for- , NFECTIONERY, FIGS n fancy boxes and ornament cartons. Aiso, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA- MLDS, and other decorations for the table, at Dia, ner and 3: er Parties THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ivth aad Lith streets, south side. dec 12 “Don't be penny wise amd pound foe!ish.”” EKS, COFFEE, TEA, ac. URGENT SOLICITATION oF mers, and strangers vis-; vis, { have connected’ ery Establishment ry,’? where OYS- ‘Eu, TEA, CHOCOLATE, ac, be had at all seasonable hours. . B.—The public can fiad in my establish- meat the largest assortment of Pound, Fruit, and TION JELI coasisting of Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, a ot er kinds. For saleat FANCY STATIONERY, Z. M. P. KING'S, AND PAPIER MACHE PORT OLLOS8, 285 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and [ sts. BLOTTERS, &., at THE ES, 508 Pa. pov et 4 evenue. dec 8 NO. 928. Single (in wrappers) can be procn ed ae conten, fomeaionan after the Sasue of the paper. Price—Turer Cante. = PostMastexs whoact asagents will be allowed ® commission of twenty per cent. HEAP JUVENILE BOOKS —THE UN- dersigned has set aside from his stock of recent Books for children, alarge and varied ccllection—the, accumulations of past years—to be sold at half price, or at less than that when need be; they are suited to youth of all ages, and may be examined at his book store 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 '¢ cultivate good tastes, good feelings, and good principles, are sup) by a few to have still some merit, although not teaching all the sciences, in words of one 8) liable, to children four years old. FRANCK TAYLOR. dec 18—tr BOYS’ AND YOUTHS’ CLOTHING. E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED another large addition to our extensive as- sortment of Youths’ and Boys’ CLOTHING con- sistin; ay of— Frock a3 Sack Coats Overcoats and Talmas Roundabouts and Jackets Pantaloons and Vests White and Colored Sbirts Undershirts and Vrawers mo Suspenders, Cravats, Hosiery, &c. Making our present stock the most desirable in this city to select from, and affordi: parents an excellent opportunity of making their children a good and serviceable Christmas present. WALL & STEPHENS. Next door to Iron Hall, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. dec 18—tr E CALL ATTENTION TO OUR MAG- nificent stock of very superior Gold Watch- es, elegant Jewelry, pure Silver Tea Sets, Pitch- ers, Goblets, Waiters, Forks, Spoons, and e' other article of Table Silver Ware, Silver Car Cases, Portmonnaies, fine Fans, &c. Also, extra heavy plated Albata Goods and su- perior Table Cutlery. Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses of every va- riety. Particular attention paid to the selection of vlasses adapted to the eyes of wearers. Possessing every facility, we are prepared to ex- ecute in the best mauner the largest orders for all articles in our ne. M W. GALT & BRO. No. 324 Pa. avenue, between #th and 10th sts. dec S—tf PIANOS—PIANOS—PIANOS. UST RECEIVED AT fHEMUSIC DEPOT, southeast corner of Fenna. avenue, Eleventh and D streets, three of those; f 8 b 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 tine Parlor Grand from Kosenkrantz. ‘The public are invited to examine for themselves, or bring competent musical judges to select for them. GEORGE HILBUS, Agent. P 3 —Shonld be happy to recetve orders for re- pairing and tuning Insiraments being now fully prepared to do the same. dec 18—tr TYLER’S COMPOUND SYKUP OF GUM ARABIC S A REMEDY FOR COUGHS, COLDS HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, &c., possesses the greatest ad- 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 asa valuable and scientific auxiliary 1x PULMONARY CASEa, ready at hand, and one that has been generally found to afford relief where most others have been tried without material ben- efit. As such it is seccgnieed by numbers of our leading physieians, who know its composition, and have been eye witnesses of its supeitor effl- cacy, as well as by thousands of our most respec table citizens, who all endorse its claim to being sife. palatable, economical and efficacious. Price 25 cenis, or three bottles in one 50 cents. Wholesale Agents, PATTERSON & NAIRN, and STOTT & CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL& STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown Retailed by Dru; gists enerally. Also, T LER 3. dum ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS, the same composition in lozenge form, 12} cents a box. nov 19 H. SEMKEN, Jewder, 330 Penna. avenus, between ih and ith streets, Hs RECEIVEDAND OPENED THIS DAY @ magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, such as Fior- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas end 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 timekeepers. 2 FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid aasortment of fine Silverware, #iteh- ers, Castora, Creams, Goblets, cope Forks and Spoons, (sterling) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Butter and Frait ie Oyster Ladles, Proserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA,. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Omaments, in har se Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ev eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, ani Opera Glasses. We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. Ail our Spe are warranted as represented, and Will be soid at the lowest possible price. il? Jeweiry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, and Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. ronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMEEN, Jeweler, Fal Bon avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. dec MEMBERS OF CUNGRESS ND VISITORS TO WASHINGTON ARE respectfully informed that at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookand Stationery Store, near Ninth street, they will meet all their requirements. Their extensive stock, in addition to the follow- ing important works, comprises every Depart- ment of Literature, Science, and Art. NEW BOOKS received immediately on publi- cation. Weekly importations from England. Calhoun‘’s Works, 6 vols. Jefferson’s Works, 9 vols. Webster’s Works, 5 vols., Autograph edition. Everett’s Orations and hes, 2 v Clay’s Private Correspondence, i vol. 8. 8. Prentiss’s Memoirs, 2 vols. Bancroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols, Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. Jefferson’s Manual, 1 vol. The 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 Justices 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 Garland's Life of John Randolph, 1 vol, ee 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- tons, 1 vol Constitutional Text- Book, 1 vol. Carey’s Past, Present. and Future, 1 vol. Seaman’s P) of Nations, 1 vol. McEligott’s American Debator, 1 vol. Future Wealth of America, 1 vol. Smith’s Wealth of Nations, 1 vol. Every description of American, English, and French STATIONERY of the finest quality, at the lowest pee. Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the grea est promptitude. TAYLOR & MAURY’S, dec 8—tr near 9th street, i: 5s. ba me ESS Boot, Shoe, a: runk Establishment, Iron Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th ats. J] HANE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cleth, Button, Buckskin, lined Button’ Healed GAITERS. Also, thick and thin’ Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Cotored, at $1.25, worth ge Perego Alpine Button Gaiters, $3.50; French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Gen. tlemen’s French Patent Leather ROOTS and SHOES, of ail descriptions; Gentlemen’s De- tached GAITERS, all colors; Boy’s and Youth’s Patent Leather and Calf BOUTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall ‘Winter W: lected from the mos maniitae oven a mir superior. promises to offer unusual inducements, and re- ly solicit and inf Ee EVENING STAR. SIGELINDO AND EULALIA. A Thrilling Romance of Mystery and Death. BY MEISTER KARL. TRANSLATED PROM THE GERMAN OP KLADDERADATSCR. Terascry Department, 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 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 prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1542, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1947 and 1548, 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 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 pereent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3lst of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of Mareh and prior to said Ist ef June next, a premium of As he ceased weeping, she began to sigh— Then they sat silent for many hours, with entwining hands. ing was all too fair and had softly involved the souls of the two lovers. CHAPTER III. A voice suddenly fractured the solemn si- Twas that of Sigelindo. ‘* How blest were I,” said he * could I only jour forth all my soul in tears, and all my ife into thy innermost life, and then die! But she lifted up her tear-blossomed eyes to the moon-illumined leaves of the west-wind berustled jassamine boughs, (for even the eommonest sort of readers are aware that lov- ers invariably sit among jassamine leaves,) and she softly lisped again, ‘* What would I be without thee! if thou wert not I also would For the even- Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specitied in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January 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 January 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, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. “A Heaven, a world, a wide eternity lies in thy words!” cried Sigelindo. from a neighboring swamp melodious rang the gentle vesper hymn of myriad frogs—for there ightingales to be scared upin “them Loud, and “© Yes, dearest Sigelindo. But thou knowest not as yet,"’ cried Eulalia, (Eulalia was her name, for ‘twas thus they had baptised her) ‘that my uncle withholds his assent for our At the word marriage, Sigelindo suddenly wilted down—trembled—wept long and wildly, ut on his hat as if about to travel. the frogs quacked wildly on. ia felt like staying a little longer, ng with agonised emotion, screamed ina scarcely audible whisper—‘ Wilt It is not yet nearday; it was the nightingale and not the lark that pierced tho fearful hollow of thine ear: nightly she sings on yon pomegranate tree; believe me, love, it was the nightingale.”’ JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, No. 8, Brivez Street, GrorcEtTowNn JOW I8 THE TIME AND THIS IS THE place, to engage your Christmas and New CAK such as those, for which we ILVER Mgpat by the Metropoli- Institute last winter. lot row on band; also, a splendid assortment of CUPIDS, and FANCY GOODs. tim*s prepared to execute orders for all kinds of Entertainments, at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms, in any part of the District. Georgetown, D. C., Dec 17—2w (Int., Union, & Organ.) ‘ENILE BOOKS FOR 1556.—THE Ierchant Vessel; a sailor boy’s voyages to see the werld, 1 vol Man-of-war Life; a boy’s experince in the United States Navy, i vol Stories of _ enius; reprinted from Mrs. Hofiand, But éce 3—dtJunel she thou begone ? were awarded He staid. A fearful pause ensued. Eulalia softly wailed, “Wherefore wailest thou?’’ said Sigelindo. ‘‘ Nanght remains for us save death !"’ gasp- He bowed assent, and with the stern deter- mination of a Seneca, and with the courage of a Sevela drew from his bossom—his poems— his celebrated ‘‘Songs of Tears,’ and began to read in melancholy tones. age 196, eighth line (fto death! But the frogs quacked on. “Why is my heart untouched?” he cried in the words of Fernando; ‘wi i Thankless pain!” e read on tonumber 349, f and then his eyes gave out and his soul caved in, and he eank lifeless on the bosom of Fuia- lia. But the froge quacked on.—PAtladelphia Evening Bulletin Eulaliahad wept Comical Pictures, with stories about them, 1 vol A New Flower for Children; by L. Maria Child, ; Ilmy youthiul The Book of Entertainment, with eight engrav- ourth verse, Religions and Voyages, 1 vol, with 24 ictures and Bible Stories, with many ‘airy Taes, from the German, 1 vol, nson Crusoe, 1 vol, London, with 70 beauti- fal engravings, $1. FRANCK TAYLOR. THE NEW CARPET. “can hardly spare it, Jeannette: but as you have so set your heart upon it, why I sup- pose I must.” The young wife looked with rapture upon the ten shining gold pieces. ‘One hundred doliars,’’ said she to herself, “how rich it makes me feel. deal to pay for a carpet, but ‘gold is worth old” the old saying is. and one good purchase is worth a dozen poor ones. tho very finest and most beautiful Brussels.”’ Afternoon came; the rosy babe was laid asleep in his cradle, and the little maid re- ceived a score of charges to linger by its side every moment till the darling woke up. Jean- nette, flushed with eager anticipation, looked t, and throwing her mantilla over ¢ shoulders, she Was just hurrying away when a loud ring at the door brought out a very pettish ‘‘oh dear'”’ at the expected TO THE LAMILES, ESPECIALLY. ANY NEW THINGS FOR THE PRES- A large and most choice lot of superior French It seems a great Many sets Linenand Cambric, suitable for Ladies Misses’ embroidered Collars and Sleeves Ladies’ Head Dresses, Fancy and Brea fast Caps Valenciennes and English Also, a full su Til buy one of ly of imitation Laces ces, ail widths Black and white Blond Lace Black Lace Fal.s, all Extra rich embrsidered N uslin Cellars and Sleeves 1d choice assortment of handsome Bon- ind Sash Ribands Black Bugle Flowers, very choice A lorge assortment of French F lowers—roses and her handsom Glove-teps, white and colored A large assortment of low priced plain and rich embroid-red Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs A full supply of ladies’ and misses’ cotton, me- rino, and raw silk Hose Children’s merino and raw silk Gloves, all sizes With almost every article usually found in a Lace and Fancy store. Keeping none but the most choice gods. and having moderate prices, I respectfully solicit a call from the Ladies wanting articles in my line. Mrs. B E. GITTINGS, No. 14, Penn. avenue, beteen 8th and 9th sts. “Oh, Jeannette!—dear Jeannette!’ anda pale young creature sat panting on the sofa, We are in such a trouble—such a dreadful trouble! Can you help us? Do youthink we could borrow a hundred dollars from Couldu’t you get it for us, Jean- nette! You know you said I might always rely upon you when trial came, and poor ery moment to have his lit- at stock of goods attached, and he is so sick- our Charles expec “Dear, dear!’’ said Jeannette, he zood heart suddenly contracting! told me only this morning not to ask him for any money for three mouths,” ered ber purse up tightly in her handkerchief: “I'm sure if—l—only—could oblige you 1 would ; but [ expect Edward is really pushed. You know he has just commenced ‘business. Can't you getitelsewhere? Haye you tried?” ‘* Yes,’’ answered her friend, despondingly, “Dye tried everywhere. Charles is sick reat HRISTMAS PRESENTS. * Edward 50 boxes new CHEESE 59 boxes pew HERRINGS 60 boxes Pinen 100 boxes PIE: and she gath- UIT and PRESERVES 10 boxes MINCE MEAT, in jars 500 dozen assorted WINES and LIQUORS Havana CIGARS ‘oi sale low for cash. ate NAS P LEVY, Grocery, Wine and Liquor Store, 474 Penn. avenue. IRD CAGES.—THE MOST BEAUTIFUL assortment of BIRD CAGES ever offered in this market, a! unprecedented low and see them, at People know that , and cannot repay immediately. Oh! it seems to me some creditors have such knows just our cir- that money. stony hearts! cumstances, yet he Ob! it is so hard! it is so hard!” Her pitiful voice and the big tears running like rain down her pallid cheeks almost un- nerved Jeannette’s selfishness. But that carpet—that beautiful carpet she had promised herself so long, and £0 often been disappointed of its ve it up. She J. L SAVAGE’S, Sign of Gilt Saw, Pa. avenue, between ith and 11th streets. (Intel& News) ICTILE IVORY.—JUST RE! eral exquisite specimens of his manvfacture, including ‘‘ The Descent from the Cross,’’ after Rubens; ‘The Flight into Egypt ;”” ‘ Adora- tion of the Wise Men ;’’ ‘‘ Head of ‘hrist,’? after Domenichino—Madonna specially adapted for Christmas presents. TAYLOR & MAURY ‘store, near 9th st. CONFECTIONERY ‘OR THE HOLIDAYS —PERSONS WISH- CONFECTIONERY for the approach- days, should send in their orders imme- diately, in order not wd be disap) CEIVED, sev ssession, that she new her husband's that he would urge her to self- denial—no; she would not see him—if she did it was all over with the carpe! “Well,” said her poor friend, in a despond- ing voice, rising to go, “I’m sorry you can't help me: I know you would if you could it is something to know that—but I go with a heavy heart. Jeannette ; I hope you will never know what it is to want and suffer.” How handsome the new carpet looked as tho sun/streamed in on its wreathed flowers, its its colors of fawn, and blue, and crimson, its soft velvety richness—and how proud felt lit- tle Mrs. Jeannette at the lavish praises of her it was a bargain, too; she had saved ten dollars in its purchase, and bought a pair of elegant window shadea—a beautiful match for her beautiful carpet. “I deelare!”? said her husband, “ this looks like comfort; but it spoils all my pleasure to think of poor Charley Somers. The poor fel- low is dead.”’ Jeannette gave a real sharp scream and the flush faded from her face. “Yes! that rascally J—! try sum of a hundred dollars, he attached every thing in the little shop, and was so in- sulting besides, that Charles, augrily in his bed, ruptured a bl lived scarcely an hour afterward. You know he has been weak and sickly this great j, ** Ecce Homo,” &c., and back Good morning, dear Successor to John Miller, No. ofl Pa. avenue, 3 doors west of 10th st on eee a ees ACOULTRE & ROGERS’S RAZORS — We have a fins assortment of theabove named RAZORS, to which we call the attention of tlemen who wish to have an easy shave. STROPS of the mostzpproved makes, SHA VIN CREAM, SOAPS, and everything requisite for a gentleman’s toilet. T. 8. GALLIGAN & CO., ogy Bp oes , 370 Penn. av., nov Under Brown’s Hotel SUITABLE AND SEASONABLE CHRIST MAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. N VIEW OF THE APPROACHING HOLI- days, I have provided a large and sortment of useful and substantial articles, suite- ble for presents, such as— Robes de Chambre, for gents, of the richest pat terns and styles, in Cassimeres, french Flanrel, M ) French Chintz, of my own manufac- With Scarfs, Cravats, Stocks, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Portemonnates, fini ver headed Canes, Gents’ Di The public is res; these beaut rth tiful miieon, Furnishing Store, 424 Pa. avenue. yal- ringing up “vessel, “And Mary?” issued from Jeannette’s bloodless lips. ‘She has a dead child; and they tell me her’life is despared of. Why on earth didn’t they send to me? I could easily have spa: the money forthat purpose. If it had stripped me of the last cent, they should have had it. Poor fellow—poor Mary!” * And [ might have saved it—a/d!’’ shriek- ed Jeannette, sinking upon her knees on the rich carpet; ‘‘ oh! Edward, will God ever for- ve me for my heartlessness? Mary did call re, and with tears begged me to aid her— and I—I had the whole sum in my very hand —and coldly turned heraway. Ob! my God! ve me; forgive me.” the ve: ny of afin AEap inca Pe) red 5 TICE.—WE SHALL, AS USUAL, IS- sue all open accounts from our books w the 28th ultimo. Those to whom they wil sent nyo! ad by anearly settlement —— same. prefer not ti sent will find them lead omar oer as made off at our desk for Siar. CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. dec 17—e06t THE LOVERS OF GOOD CHUCO- 50 283 Pe. avenue. late.—C. CAU & superior article of cents per pound, equal to poor Jeannette vein her hus: band strove to soothe her; she would not hear a gated aap mem of her selfish conduot “I shall never for; poor Mary’s tears; I shall never forget oe sad voice “4 they will haunt me to my dying day. Oh! take it away—that hateful carpet; ve purchased it with the death of my dearest friend. How could I besocruel? I shall never be bappy again, never—never!”’ Years have passed since then, and Mary with her husband lie together under the green sod of the church yard. Jeannette has grey hairs mixed with the bright brown of her tresses, but she lives in a home of splendor and none kuow but to bless her. There is a Mary, a geutle Mary in her household, dear to her as her own sweet children—sho is the orphan child of those who rested side by side for ten long years. Edward is rich, but prosperity has not hard- ened hisheart. His hand never tires of giving out God’s bounty to God’s poor; and Jean- nette is the guardian angel of the needy The “‘ new carpet,”’ long since old, is sacrediy preserved as a memento of sorrowful but poni- tent hours, and many a weary heart owes to its silent influence the prosperity that has turned want’s wilderness into an Eden of plenty. ao A Sentimental Fossil. BY PEEL A. BUSTER. ‘* What is your name?’’ “ My name is Nor- val on the Grampian hills.” “Where did you come from ?”” “TL come from the happy land, Where care is unknown.”’ “Where are you lodging now 2”? “TT dreamt I dwelt in marble halls.’ “Where are you going to?” “Par, far o'er hill and dell.”’ ‘What is your occupation?’ “Some love to roam.” “ Are you married?’’ Longtime ago. ‘Polly put the kettle on.’ ”” “When were you married ?”’ “«* Twas twelve one starlight night, lever shall remember.’ “ How many children have you?” ‘‘There’s Doll and Bet, and Moll and Kate, and’ — ‘What is your wife's name?”’ ‘Ono, I never mention it.’’ “« Did your wife oppose your leaving her ”’ ‘She wept not when we parted.”’ “In what condition did you leave her’ ‘* A rose tree in full bearing.’ “1s your family provided for? ‘A little farm well tilled.’’ ‘Did your wife drive you off?"’ “Ob, sub- lime was the warning.”’ “What did your wife say to you that in- duced you to slope?” “Come rest in this bosom ?”” “Was your wife good looking?” ‘She wore & wreath of roses.’’ “Did your wife ever treat you badly?’ ** Oft in the stilly night.”” “When you announced your intention of emigrating, whatdid your wife say ’ “Oh, dear, what can the matter be!’ “‘ And what did you reply?” “Sweet Kitty Clover, don’t bother me so.”” ““Where did you last see her?’ “Near the lake where drooped the willow.’’ ‘* What did she say to you when you were in the act of leaving?” “A place in thy memory, dearest .”’ “Do you stillliove her?” “ ‘Tis said thot absence conquers love.”’ “What are your possessions?” “The har; that once thro’ Tara's hall: ‘ What do you propose to do with it?” I will hang my harp on a willow tree.”’ ‘« How do you expect to make a living ?"’ ** Rise in the mora, Sound the horn. Fer Cuba and for Gregon.”” — tr The enly cure for love is a shilling worth of poison taken inwardly. EarA woman, charged with being drunk and disorderly, denied the latter charge, si: 5 ing that she was too drunk to be disorderly EF An acute angle—an angle that enable You to cross a street 0 as not to run against « creditor. t= The Salem Gazette says the followin notice may be seen at a blacksmith’s shop ia Essex: “No hosses shod on Sunday ‘cept kness or Deth.” _ ta Why is associating with bad character like getting a leg crushed during the dog days’ Because it is apt to lead to “ mo cation.”” ‘‘ Have you said your prayers, Jolin’ x05 speashan aint aa sald pal 6 ) prayers, and Ithe amens! We agreed to do it, because it comes shorter.’’ iF The old gentleman who undertook to take the twist out of the Maelstrom, has gone out West to whitewash the Rocky Mountains He goes in for large jobs. kg Unpopular—Quarrelsome women, rainy days, and those dirty-faced boys who ar - tinually boring you about “ that little bill that you owe to Mr. Grip. = The chap who took the thread of li’> to sew the rent of his house, has gone Wee:, and invented a patent point for cross-eye | needles ia Says the lovely Julia to the bewitchin 4 anny, “why is a new baby like a cow's tail’ Fanny blushed as she answered, “because i Was never seen before.’’ Kg ignorance and cruelty are as close! connected as Damon and Pythias. Who «: saw a dog-fighter who did not epel! philosop with an“ F? We pause for a reply. Ur The dentists generally have acknow edged their business to be a gum game, ina much as they are using gutta percha to « their artificial teeth in. {PA man who don’t take a newspaper, { not only poor but willalwaysremainso The less men know, the less they earn. Folks > labor for seventy-five cents a day, always s their names with an X. &>> The last case of indolence is related ir oneof our exchanges, it is that of a man named Joba Hole, who was so lazy, that in writi & his name, he simply used the letterJ. and then punched a hole through the paper! b= ‘‘I understand your father is deai,’” saida man toa little boy, ashe entered the house. “You're right now, old hoss,” said he, “he’s laid out in t’other room as cold aso wedge!” k= A Western editor. in speaking of one uf the newly-elected Senators, says that his i:- norance is so dense, that the auger of commun sense will be longer in boring through it, than it would take a boiled carrot to bore through Mont Blanc. EP The individual who tried to clear his conscience with an egg, is now endeavoring to raise his spirits with yeast. If he fails in this, it is his deliberate intention to blow out his brains with a bellows, and sink calmly in- to the arms of a young lady. * (QP A certain newspaper in Cleveland Ohi, having advertised that they would send a copy of their paper tis for one yoar, to a person who would send them a club often, re- coived the ten-spot of clubs from a young lady in the couutry. i An imaginative Irishman gave utter- ance to this lamentation: ‘I returned to tho halls of my father’s by night, :and I found them in ruins! I eried aloud, ‘My fathers, where are they?’ and echo responded, ‘Is that you, Patrick M’Glathery?’”’ The Dutchman whose refused to take a one dollar bill because it might be altered from a ten, pe stage traveling to rail- road. The former, he says, rides him cight hours for a dollar, while the latter only rides him one. ’ ga