Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, LISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, = (EXCE2T SUNDAY, - ps rl Ms Oe eoeeniiknaathteats By W. D. WALLACH, ‘Wil be served to subscribers by carriers at 81% AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- goription pricels THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS 8 year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 3% cents 2 week. 10" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. DR. FLORENCE O’DONNOGHUE, ‘Office 438 Seventh street, a few doors north of G. deo 5-eolm® KIRKWOOD HOUSE. HE PROPRIETORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce that have made many improvements to thelr HOTEL, in accordance with the advancement and re- finement of the age. They give their sole care and attention to its management, with an unspar- ing regard to the wants and comfort of guests, at the usual and established rates of first-class hotels J. H.& A. W. KIRKWOOD. dec 8—Im JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, a CIGARS, AND FINE & RIES, eneral Commission & Fo: arding Merchant INSURANCE AND GILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuxineton City, D.C. . B—Coun' erchants are requested to give oe REMOVAL. C. WARBINER. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Has removed to No. 370 ivania avenue, ‘ander Browns’ Hotel, Washington, D. C. oc 3i—tJan DAGUERREOTY PES TAEEN BY ALADY. RS. A. C REDMOND HAVING removed toher NEW ROOMS, on 7th st., between Hand I, 1s prepared to take LIKENESSES in the bes" style of the art. PICTURES well taken and put up in embossed. cases for FIFTY CENTS. nov 22-tf MR. WILLIAM PALMER, PROFESSOR OF THE FLUTE & SINGING, 253 Psirect, corner of Fourteenth strest, sep is— CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, No, 370 Penn. avenue, (UNDER BROWN®’ HOTEL,) WASHINGTON, D.C. Rov %3—tJanl CONGRESS ALL RESTAURANT. ESSRS. FENWICK & WESTERFIELD have opened an ee thus named at 139 Pennsylvania avenug between to grati: 1c al je deli- ped eer tn font 7 nov 28-im _MR. WILLIAM PALMER, PROFESSOR OF SINGING, FLUTE, §c. b gee TO THE SOLICITATION OF several of his friends. Toph pengrenge class- es for VOCAL INSTRUCTION, both for young persons and adults, and which classes will be suitably divided according to the ages and sexes of the members. Terms, five dollars per quarter of 20 lessons. ‘Those who are desirous of availing themselves of the facilities thus afforded a eneeee erst Music, are requested to make early application to Mr. WM. PALMER, at his residence, No. 23 F street, corner lth. _ oc 10 GEIGER’S NATIONAL BOWLING SALOON. AVING REFITTED AND OTHERWISE furnished and improved this resort for those desiring exercise and amusement, the former pa- trons and gentlemen and strangers are requested to give mea call, assuring them that they will meet with a reception elsewhere to he found. It is situated - Qiicsourl avenue, near 6th street. nov ‘Lim! W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANO FORTE CLASSES. N BVBNING CLASS FOR LADIES AND aan Ww. ition to be toe Mr. . ER,23 F uch orertas Soo emy of Music. corner of D and 9th streets. oc 15 WEB: EXCELSIOR BRASS AND STRING BAND. R. WEBER spr a pe inform his an public e is now with a BAND OF TALENTED MUSICIANS to accommodate them witha ——— reed band. as the occasion may Fequire. USIC for Balls, Parties, Parades, Serenades, &c., furnished from one to any num- ber, at the shortest possible notice, by applying to L. WEBER, Leader four doors plas ar oa Henderson’s, N Orders can be left at the “ Music Depot,”? in the Star Buildings. nov 6—tf COFFIN WARERUOM, &c. J WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- e KER3—residence415 Seventh Street, between G and H streets. Interments procured in any ground or cemetery. eo or yo a Ra jy H—ly MATS!—HATS: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full jete assortment at — LANE'S Hat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 4214 Pa. avenue. deo 8—tf —— ene LESSONS ON THE PIANOFORTE. AbAMe PAUL pS bagels HAS arrived from Paris, where she was a pu- id of the Professors and of Music with much success, respectfully pen the ladies and families generally of ——— that she proposes to give instruction oa the Madame P.feals confident that she wil —— to forward her as rap! as wou! be t with 2 thorocgh Keowledge of the Her terms will be moderate, and she will give lessons at the residence of the scholars, or at her own rooms, as may be most agreeable to her pa- trons. Madame P., contemplating a permanent rest- dence at W ealingion, reapocttllyslllia «share t! Por inf ion call at 256 Pennsylvania ave- Bue, or at Gautier’s Saloon. dec 8—1m CON PECTIONERY@ Tos. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Was! that he has purchased the well-known C: fonery establishment of John Miller, whieh he will carry on witn increased facilities for ministering to the tastes of those who may favor him with their pa- tronage. He will manufacture and keep on hand a large assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE. Sparen JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSBE, BLAN 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 fashion- able style, with punctuality and attention. He has just received 2 large assortment of for- a BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS PRUNES, &c , in fancy boxes and ornament cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA- MIDS. and other decorations for the table, at Din , ner and Supper les. THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and Iith streets, south side. dee 12 _ “Don’t be penny wise aud poand feelish.”’ OYSTEKS, COFFEE, TEA, xc. Y THE URGENT SULICITATION OF my customers, and strangers vis- tung the Metropolis, I e connected with my Confection ‘ablishment a ‘Ladies’ Refectory.’’ where OYS- TERS, COFFEt, TRA, CHOCOLATE, &c , ae be had at all seasonable hours. N. B.—The public can flad in my establish- meat the largest assortment of Pound, Fruit, and other CAKES, ae well as Preach and American CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAMS, JEL- LIES, CHARLOTTS, &c., of any in this city, aad at prices to suit the times. Now ts your time, Christmas is coming ! Dinners and Suppers furnished. Call at J. G. WEAVER’S, 3A7 fa avenue, opposite Browns’ Motel. dec 13—tJanl STUAKT’S CANDIES. Jest RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE case of Sisart’s celebrated STEAM CANDY, consist! Sugar Plums, Vanilla C: cther kind. Forsaleat " a Z. M. P. KING'S, 285 Vermont avenue, comer 16th and { sts, - Eben Lil + VOL. VL A WASHINGTON MARKET AND GRASS FARM FOR SALE. With Oak Wood, seasoned a: tanding. OWER GISBORO’, THE BEST FARM IN the District, situated on the Potomac, two and a half miles from the United States Payers Navy Yard, containing 200 acres, 75 of it y land well set; 90 arable, in three fields; one down in wheat, one in young clover, the other clover for fallow. Also. 15 acres in a market len, rent- ing yearly from $500 to $600. The grass cut last year, withont top-dressing, 100 tons, sold in this market at 330a ton. The corn land yields eight barrels to the acre. The improvements are a fine brick house of ten rooms acellar, large barn, new corn house, gardener’s house, overseer’s house, and negro —— all in good condition. The shore is a hery; fine for herring, fair for shad. Also, for sale, another tract of land, 121 acres, two miles from the Navy Yard bridge, a part clear- ed. a fine soil and exposure for a market garden, the rest well wooded, und will cut from 2,000 to 3,000 cords Oak Wood. Now on it 350 to 400 cords seasoned oak, cut last winter. The wood will pay for the land. The improvements are new, a small dwelling, & corn-house, and a stable for six horses. Referto HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, Of the Banking- house of Sweeny, Rittenhouse, & Co. dec 31—d2w. THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or MR. W. HENRY PALMER, wits meet at the Academy of Music, corner of 9th and D streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. 8th, 1855. pupils are requested to be in attendance on the days and hours speci- fied in the notices addressed to them. ost 4 W. HENRY PALMER, Director. GIFT BUOKSTORE!: GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, co: ner of Pa. avenue and 1ith street GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing tre name of some ft, which is ited on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and Lith st. MORE NEW GOoDs. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C has received an additional supply of Fall and Winter 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 Dreas Trimmings Rich striped 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 Witha gers assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being a&imable and cheap purchasers will find it to their advantage to call before getting bag te ree J. H. SMOOT. nov Is REMOVAL. \HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- : cgi a om Pacsigteos free Lee ublic generally, that he has remov is tore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will keepa full and well-selected assortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODB, As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa mach = bi , he feels assured that he can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having a for a number of years in Germany, England and France, he is confident that hecan ee all those who may favor him with a call. eeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR THE TOOTH-ACHE 18 FOUND. HERE 13 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 pores applied according to direction. Should e pain the first application, in course of a3; "2 pear, the same application has to be in, and two or three applications the cure will be effectual and the decayed tooth as useful as any other. This really indis) bie Temedy causes no pain, and is warranted to have no injurious effect whatever. - Please call for A. PERGER’S TOOTH-ACHE BALSAM. Price 25 cents per phial. To be bad at the Drug Stores of A. J. RIDG- LEY, CHAS. STOTT & CO., D. J. DYSON, V. HARBAUGH, and J.B. GARDNER & CO., Washington. nov3 ———— a COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. ERSONS predis; to Pulmonary Affec tions find this Freeones trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature ; pe bya ttle care, storing warm clothing and supply- ing themselves wi —— prescription or Sy os remedy they may easily ward off what may elso | ee a Sabon winter companion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly bs 8 igang a8 one of our most innocent, efficacious, sant, —e the reduction in price,) economi- cal re ies, 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 PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT « arta ‘by PEGL & STEVENG, Geornetown by ; Mr. CISSELL. act? if CHRISTMAS I8 COMING: ECKARDT WOULD AGAIN INFORM © his customers and the public generally, that he has just placed in store a atifal assortment of French CONFECTIONERY, for the holi- days, together with PRESERVES AND JEL-— Lies, of all kinds; CAKES, fruit and plain, “‘aeinaee to farnish, as usual, Parti ie farnish, as y jes, Balls, and Wedaine 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- to order r orders at the old stand, corner of F and Ninth streets, near the Patent Ottice, where they will receive prompt attention. dec 14—8w GRAVELLED COMPOSITION ROOFING. ENRY E. WHITE, 91 N@RTH GREEN street, Baltimore, Md., is oT to exe- cute orders for the above ROOFING, and will giv intructions rata to persons wishing wweom, ve to persons tocom Erence the above uainess N.B. From vears experience will be able to farnish the best article now in use. nov 23—1m* GAMBLER’S TRICKS WITH CARDS XPOSED AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. Green; 25 cents. MORGAN’S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- SONRY: containing all the Degrees of the Order conferred ina Master's en hint Capt. Wm. M = Pxdans - = HOME God BOOK : containing several hun- dred excellent receipts ; price 25 4 LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of gal- lantry, containing concise rules forthe conduct of a courtship through its entire ay Aphor- isms on loye, the courts of love in the nineteenth century, rules for telling thecharacters and dispo- sitions of woman; price 25 cents LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY : containing ‘eal advice on improving the complexion, the Coase hands, the form, the teeth, the eves, the feet,'the features, so as to insure the highest de- gree of perfection, of which they are ible, and aiso upwards of one =earncapgenbet po von va- rious cosmetics, olls, | penpals cents. Any of the above ks can be bought of the Agent, ALEX. AVAMSON, Seventh street, op- posite the Post Office, where he keeps on hand all the CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, GAZINES, and NEWSPAPERS, BLANK B INK, PAPER, STATIONERY of kinds, CHILDREN’S’ TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS ABC CARDS, PLAYING apd VISITING CARDS, BALL, &c, lb nov 6—3me FANCY STATIONERY, ND PAPIER MACHE PORTFOLIOS, BLOTTERS, &c., at THE LAKES, 501 Pa. avenue. dec 8 WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 855. NO, 930. THE WEEELY STAR. ‘Vhis excellent Family and News Journal—cen- teining @ greater variety of interesting read)ng than can be found In any other—t pubiished on Setur- day morning. TERMS Single Copy, per smMUM .......cseeecereeesBl 25 70 CLUB. (OF Casn, invaniaaty m apvancs. poe a ‘in wrappers. be procnied at ee ste ire mae hocks af ee Paper. Price—Taugs Cente. Pp whoact asagents will be allowed twenty per FIRST ANNUAL BALL oF THE Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Co., No.1 NEW YEAR'S EVE. HE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS beg leave to inform the friends of the compa- ny and the pails penecally, that they will give their First Annual Ball at McnpER’s SaLoon on MONDAY EVENING, December 31, 1855. Excellent Cotillon Music has been engaged for the occasion, and nothing will be left undone to Promote pleasure and give satisfaction to all. Supper will be furnished by an experienced ca- terer, at a reasonable price Tickets ONE DOLLAR; to be had of the committee of arrangements, at the usual places, and at the door on the evening of the ball. Committee of Arrangements.—(Red, White, and Blue Ribbon ) BF Howard, Chas P P Roe, George 8 Caton, Geo St.John, RA Payne. Floor Manager. —(Red Rosette.) B F Howard. Committee of Reception. Jobn T Suter, Sam BSpencer, Jas A Ingram. Geo J Suter, Chas E Orme,’ PiereC enable, Chas Hawke, Sam! B Cooper, Andrew Bayne. Committee on Refreshments. J W Pumphrey, George Suter, Charles Orme N. B.—Membbers are requested to meet at the Truck House, en Monday, the 3ist instant, at 12 o’clock, fully equipped for parade. dec 26-5t GRAND MILITARY BALL OF THE GERMAN YAGERS. HE COMPANY MOST RESPECTFULLY announce to their friends and the public that they will give their Fifth Annual Ball on TUES- DAY, Jaauary Ist, at Carusi’s SALooN. No exertions will be spared that may contribute to the enjoyment and pleasure of those who may honor them with their presence. oulging and experienced floor managers have been ted, whose exertion will be to give satisfaction in regard to the floor. Supper wiil be furnished by an experienced ca- terer. Confections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c., will be poet by one of our city’s most skillful confec- oners. Prof. L_ F. Weber’s Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CTS; admitting a gentleman and ladies. No hats er caps wil! be allowed in the Room except those worn by the Military Committee of Arrangements Lt G Nei zey, Jobn Angermann, LtN Happ, G Lorch, Ord 8: Ruppel. dec 20—4 TY. 8S COMPUUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC 8 A RE Y FOR COUGHS. COLDS, HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, &c., possesses the greatest ad- vantages, with the least auscottons 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 1N PULMONARY CASES, ready at hand, and one that has been generally found to afford relief where most others bave been tried without material ben- efit. Assuch it is recognized by numbers of our leading physielans, who know Its composition, and have been eye witnesses of its superior effi- cacy, as well as by thousands of our most respec- tabie citizens, who all endorse its claim to bei safe, palatable, economical and efficacious. Price 25 cents, or three bortles in one 50 cents. Wholesale Agents, PATTERSON & NAIRN, and STOTT £ CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown Retatled by Druggists yenerally. Also, T LERS dum ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS, the same composition in lozenge form, 12 cents a box. nov 19 H. SEMKEN, Jewder, 330 Penna. avenue, bétween 9th and 10th streets, AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, suchas Flor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- etv 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. CR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Narkin Rings, etc., etc. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterbo&ts, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. "And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, peel ee me e eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, au: Opera Glasses. i[7™ We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our are warranted as represented, and Will be soid at the lowest possible price. i[7" Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens rey inted, and ageing on Stone executed at short notice. Chronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts, deo 1—tf 8. P. HOOVER'S Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, Tron Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LAD MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cleth, Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed 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 Patent Leather and Calf BOUTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the mosttelebrated manufacturers, is very superior. i Loysirepatr offer unusual ner ye ee 8 solicit your patronage and influence. es eee mg P. HOOVER. ARNY CONFECTIONERY, No. 84, Bripeg Street, GEorGETOWN. OW I8 THE TIME AND THIS [8 THE Place, to engage your Christmas and New Year’s CAKES, such as those, for which we were awarded a Sitver Mepat by the Metropoli- tan Mechanics Iustitute last winter. An elegant lot now on band; also, a splendid assortinent of BON BONS, CUPIDS, and FANCY GOODS. We are at all times 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, Pp. C., Dec 17—2w (int., Union, & Organ.) ICTILE IVORY.—JUST RECEIVED, sev; eral exquisite specimens of his manufacture, including ‘‘ The Descent from the Cross,’’ after Rubens; ‘‘ The Flight robes ap “© Adora- tion of the Wise Men ;’’ ‘‘ Head o! Christ,” after Domenichino—Madonna ; ‘‘ Ecce Homo,” &c., fally adapted for Christmas ts, at tae! TAYLOR & MAURY'S dec 21—tr Bookstore, near 9th st. OTICE.—WE SHALL, AS USUAL, IS- sue all open accounts from our books up to the 28th ultimo. Those to whom they will be sent will favor us by anearly settlement of the same. Those who prefer not to have their bills sent will tind them ready made off at our desk for delivery. CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. dec 17—eo6t ° CONFECTIONERY OR THE HOLIDAYS.—PERSONS WISH- ing CONFECTIONERY for the approach- ing holidays, should send in their orders imme- diately, in order not-to be disa| intsd. THOS. POTENTINI Successor to John Miller, No. 279 Pa. avenue, 3 doors west of 10th st. dec 17—2w ACOULTRE & ROGERS’S RAZURS — We have a fin* assortment of the above named RAZORS, to which we call the attention of \- tiemen who wish to have an lene fog ter STROPSof themostapproved ma ,SHAVING REAM, SOAPS, everything requisite for @ T. 8. GALLIGAN & CO., Ai as Goods and ad ring! St tema av., OFFICIAL. ‘Tagasvar Derantment, Dec. 1, 1855. 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 1942, 2 premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, &@ 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 1546, redeemable on the I2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2} per eent.; if received between the 1s#an- uary and the 3lst of March next, a premium of 2 per éent ; and if received after the 2ist of March and ptior to said Ist ef June next, a premium of 1% percent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July Jast, if assigned with the principal of the 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 January 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. MARRIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET EZSCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his 6wn Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE, Medically and Philosophically considered. as MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, with di- rections for its perfect cure Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonorrhea, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; Illustra- ted with Cases, Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG’S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be con- sulted without exposure, and with assured confi- dence of success. Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX ADAMSON, on Seventh street, opposite the Post Offic i d@ 4-3m* GOOD THINGS FUR CHRISTMAS E ARE THIS DAY REBEIVING a fresh and full supply of NEW FRUI’, &c , con sisting of Currants, Citron, Cranberries, Raisins, in whole, half, and quarter boxes ; Seedless Rai- sins in mats and drums; Sultana Raisins, finest uality; new Eleme Figs, in large and’ small dra. Prunes, in glass jars and fancy boxes; Butdeaux and Princess paper sbell Almonds, Guava Jelly, Brandy Peaches, poate seled Green Corn, Tomatoes, Peas and Pie Fruit, with a large and varied assortment of Pickles, Preserves and Jellies. Z.M. P. KING, 265 Vermont ave , corner 15th and I streets. dec 20—tf IBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, IN RICH Velvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain binding. Childrens’ Books, the most extensive assort- met to be found in the District. Miss Bunkley’s Escaped Novice, price $1. Harper’s Magazine for January Also, a large assortment of {vor handle PEN For sale dec 2i—tr and pearl NIVES, PISTOLS of all kinds E. K. LUNDY No. 128 Bridge st , Georgetown TO THE LADIES. AVING INDUCED MADAM DEVO, OF New York and Paris, to exhibit her cheice and very superior MILLINERY for a few days at our house, we hope this effort. will meet their a Seger) and induce their presence at the opening, on Monday next Should this be encouraged, it will not cause onr exertions to relax in endeavoring to please We also call attention to fresn da of MU- SIC, PERFUMERY, COSMETICS, & , &c. THE LAKES, 504 Pa avenue, dec 8 near Adam’s Express. HE PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF Henry Clay. 1 volume, octavo, $2.50. _ dec tr FRANCK TAYLOR. MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of pocwerresy Office 231 corner F and Fourteenth streets. Co: from 10 a.m. to3 p. m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Europe with improved health, will attend to the practice of his profession. Le Docteur parle F rangais. Der Doctor Spricht Deutseh. dec 17—1m* —t FRESCO & ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. HE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY in- forms the citizens of Washington that he is epared to do FRESCOSORNAMENTAL and OUSE and SIGN PAINTING in the best man- ner and at short notice. He also paints BANNERS of every description Odd Fellows’ Aprons, &c., in the best style. FURNITURE of all kinds varnished to order. JOHN E. PETERS, No. 437 Tenth st., between G and H. dec 1—I1m* WATCHES AND JEWELRY. AMES RECEIVED—A SELECTION OF LONDON AND GENEVA WATCHES, RICH JEWELRY. and a few pieces of fine SILVER WARE, for sale at New York prices. CHAUNCEY WARRINER, Watchmaker and Jeweler, No. 370 Pennsylva- nia avenue, with T. GALLIGAN & CO , dealers in fine FANCY GOODS, PLATED WARE, PERFTMERY, CUTLERY &e., &c., under Browns? Hotel, sign of the Golden Watch, Wash- ington, D.C. dec 21-2w* STEWART’S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOMS.—Our \ PICTURES are perfectly life-like, with a beautiful brightness,and having an elegant smooth and beautiful soft tone, net are not surpassed, if equaled, in the United Stat We invite the public to call and see for themselves. Gallery over M. W. Galt & Bros. Jewelry Store, between 9th and 10th streets, No. 324 Pa. avenue. nov I6—eo2m $50 RE WAR D —I will give the above mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, a slave, who calls herself Ana Johnson,and who ran away from me on sean ry my the 8th instant. She is about ‘21 years 5 feet, Zour or five inches high, light black complexion ‘with full round face, of ood figure, and likely. She has a variety of clothing and took with her ber feather bed and bedding. WM. F PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 506 New Jersey avenue. ANOS FOR SALE OR RENT. second hand Pianos from the best manufactories, at m: conve- nient terms for-sale; second hand Pianos take: in exchange, and tuning pianos attended to at No 406 Eleventh street, above Pa. avenue FP: C. REICHENBACH. sep 8—6meo8 Tu& Th* [No. 518.) Notice of the location of the two land offices and the office of the Surveyor General in Kansas and Nebraska Territories. BE IT KNOWN, THAT,1IN PURSUANCE of the 13th section of the act, approved 22d July, 1854, creating two new land offices for the ‘Territories of Kansas and Nebraska, and of the first section of the same act, establishing the office of surveyor general for said Territories, the office for the “ Omauna DisTRIcT’’ has been lceated at Omana Ctr, the seat of government of Nebraska Territory; and the office for the ‘‘ Pawnrgx vis- tRict,’* andof the SURVEYOR GENERAL, at ‘Le Compton,’’ the seat of government of Kansas Tertitory. Given under my hand, at the city of Washing- bolt this twenty-sixth day of November, A. B. By order of the President : THOS. A. HENDRICKS. Commissioner of the General Land OBice. nov 20—lawow 3 nsultations, [EVENING STAR. A CHRISTMAS STORY. BY JEANNIE DEANS The eun was setting on Christmas eve. It w e sunset of the year and the sunset of the day both drawing to a close, both register- ing on their crystal dials events of soulful im- | port. In the streetsof the city feet were hur- rying to and fro; and little children gathered before shops, filled with childish treasures, hoping for this or that jewel, amid the window settings. Those who ha@ no hopes gathered colored papers from the gutters, and pilfered the candy stalls. Huge Kris Kingles, with one fat leg dang- ling over false chimneys, bore ineredibly sized bags upon their shoulders, filled with wondrous interminglings of all the toys shop-born and child-exemplified. As the last rays fell slanting to the earth, forming little golden bridges, between the celestial and terrestrial cities, myriads of little fire-flashes, supernatural sparks, might have been seen crossing the abyss of space, and alightiag in great numbers upon each roof like birds on their home trees. Learned men called them “ phosphoric gieams;’’ but the good and simple knew them to be warm fire- spirits, coming to bless each hearth—makiog more radiant the dim fires of the poor and world-weary, the sinful and suffering souls And where there was no fire to receive them, they illumined and warmed the room with the bright glow of their cheerful faces and loving spirits, never failing to bring peace and com- fort to their earthly brethren. *~ * * * +“ * * “IT could'nt possibly, Flip; could'nt, with justice to myself.’’ And heavy Mr. Dorner opened his hu book, and ran his eyes over the large cr columns, absorbed in his calculations. Poor Flip buttoned his coat over his thin frame, seemed nerving himself to some great outbreak of feeling; but withheld by a deeper undercurrent, walked quietly to the green baize door, paused with a shudder, and passed out, A cold current of air crept into the counting- room. Mr. Dorner looked around twice, fancy- ing some one was behind him. The large chronometer ticked with fearful distinctness, and stared with a peculiar meaning in its one eye. The gas glimmered, and rose and fell, as though taking a holiday; the fire crackled, and hissed, and snapped, sending showers of indignant glances through the two firery eyes of the coal stove. Mr. Dorner was a man of nerve, or rather, imagined he had none; but on this eventful Christmas eve. contrary to his usual custom, he hurried his books away, closed the desk, and, locking the door, walked up the street with the huge brass key upon his finger. “Tthink I was right,” said Mr Dorner, speaking confidently to the key. ‘To be sure, Fiip has been a faithful clerk for many ayear; but that does’nt make it clear to me that I should advance him any more salary He bas been sick all summer; but that’s tis misfortune—not my fault. If one has an at- tached dog, who has cared for his property seventeen years, this is no reason why one should feed him upon geese livers. No, no: I should not have given it another thought.” Mr. Dorner had now reached his own door His wes an elegant blishment He par- took of a fine supper, smoked in his easy chair, in his dressing-gown and slippers, and now prepared for adoz. But Mr. Dorner feit op pressed, thought himself a little dyspeptic, enumerated the articles he had eatex for sup- per; was astonished that it counted up so enormously, sighed, thought be should not live long, and cast a backward glance over the actions of his life Suddenly he paused in his walk across the carpet, drew his chair before the fire, and gaved fixedly upon it. The little fire-spirits were at work, and radiant pictures glowed with a glorious light, and darkened with an ashen shade. A bright face was mingled therein—the coyuettish eyes were glancing, half playfully, half tenderly, iuto his. The rosy lips, with a touch of scorn and dimples uf sweetness upon them, seemed ready tv speak to him. ifow many weary years since that bright, graceful head had lace itself close to his— since it had laid its wealth of curls upon his bosom; and Mr. Dorner sighed audibly. He thought of the time when B had won a young wife, beautiful and coquettish, with a cloak of vanity covering a deeply loving heart. Fre- quently had he remonstrated with her upon her coquetry, and cften, not without reason ; for she had been so accustomed to admiration that it was daily food to her, and how could she give it all up at once for one so grave and sv much older ” One night, at a fancy party, be imagined her more than coquettish—ertful and untrue t him—and when be followed her into her cozy sitting-room the storm of bis peat-up wrath burst in a shower of bitter words upon her sunny head Heretofore she had mocked him, laughed at bis counsel, and defended herself so spiritedly, yet so lovingly withal, that he had been vanquished ; but on this night he was more stern, and she less laugh- ing, even humble and tender; and when, in &u unguarded moment, he accused her of trifling with his hoyor, she swpplicated him to believe ber, trust in her. And when he dis- believed her all her woman’s spirit was aroused, and, drawing the folds of her satin cloak about her, with the shepherdess’s hat shading her pale face, she turned and left him —alone! Neversince that moment had he seen her; twice had he met some good kind acts, two of her graceful footsteps upon the path of time, by which she could be traced to the shore of eternity. Suddenly the picture changed, and poor Flip’s thin figure replaged that of the lost love He was wending his way homeward through dark and narrow streets. When he stepped upon the bridge, over the dark and rushing river, he stopped, and leaning over the para- pet, seemed to meditate upon the distance it might be to the river below. So long did he remain thus, as though transfixed, and started so suddenly with «a dizzy movement over the railing, that Mr. Dorner instinctively stretched out his hand to drag him from bis perilous po- sition, in fear that he meditated suicide. But at the same moment poor Flip said, with deep voiced feeling : “Oh Thou who sayest unto the troubled waters, ‘ Be sti/i!’ calm thou my soul,” and strode resolutely away. Svon he reached the little havp called his home—a poor port in which to cast anchor; but nonétheless dear to him for all that. Mr. Doner did not endeaver to enter with Flip; but contented himself by peeping in at the window. There was a fire upon the hearth, composed of miserable enough mate- rials, heaven knows, and small enough in compass; but it shone, and laughed, and danced with so bright a glow in every cval, that Mr. Dorner thought it the most cheerful heart-warming fire he had ever seen. And Flip’s wife, too, what a delicate, sweet-look- ing creature she was! Le had often seen a woman, called by that name, come quietly in o the counting-room, aud he remembered @ ale face and a large bonnet, and a dingy rown shawl over a dark dress. But how strange everything looked to-night. She was lady-like and pale, it is true, with tears in her soft. blue eyes, and often in her voice, as she spoke to Flip. But through both shone a gleam of sunshine, quite eheering like, as though it were no effort at all to crush back the wilfal tears; and she was as happy as the summer day. with but two loaves and a her- ring in the house and the last coals on the fi it re. Poor Flip sat on @ low stool before the grate, his elbows on his knees, and his face buried in his hands. He only answered his wife in mon- osylabies, giving Mr. Dorner an opportunity to hear the prattle of Flip’s little flock. Rosy and fat were they, bidding defiance to want, from Master Tommy—who was forbidden to enter-the counting-room, having an i desire to sit on one of the high stools. and cross his legs in imitation of Mr. Dorner; but being so round and plump, bad so many falls, contusions, and cries therefrom, as to rendea his exile from the counting room necessary to Mr Doraer’s piece of mind—to Bobbie, stili rounder and plumper, not yet attempting t walk, but blackbatling hisoeelf through the world bya perpetual rotundity, into the ashes, over the oval tub, under the chairs, tables, everywhere but where he should be. But the greatest charm to Mr. Dorner ex- isted in the person of a young girl with a most attractive face. There was a fragility in her paces feature, betokening a brief life. . A ind of weary, sad foreboding rested on the tender mouth—a shadow that whispered of some sad fate in years to come er eyes were so very bright and cloudless, that it was one. ere Mr. Dorner could reconcile himself to the belief that she was blind. And now, too, for the first time, he saw that the hearth was literally eovered with minia- ture people—little fire-spirits in crimson robes, and silver wings, and long locks of golden hair falling about them, sending a radiance over the little room. One old man, with a crown of glittering snarkles upon his head, and his dark visag- edged with an ashen beard, seemed to direct theirmovements. Often they saved Bobbie from a scorching or burnin; fate ; and as the coals blackened, they pea and returned them, ever leaving the bright side visible. Some, in a scarlet glow, hov- ered about the mother rather anxiously and gently. But the purest and youngest clus- tered, with the little flock, about the blind girl. They nestled in ber hair, hung about her white neck, pls ed with her slender fin- gers, drew faint shadows of her graceful figure upon the wall, and beamed pad lingered and radiated over her, until! the entire light of the room seemed to emanate from her. The little ones were pouring into Cherry's listening ears their hopes of Kriskringle’s ad- vent. Tommy would have soldiers, -* Ameri- cans and Indians; and the Americans shall whip,”’ said Tommy, boastingly. Mark must have a horse and whip ; one « “‘roly-boly, like Bobbie ;"’ another, a tea-set and doll; and when all had finished there was a general cry of, “Cherry ; what will Cherry wish ?”” And Cherry placed her hands over eyes, and said, earnestly, as though it were more a prayer than a wish, “* Money.’’ Poor Flip looked up, quickly ; the mother stooped to Eins Robbie: the children stood dis- ppointed ; even the fire spirits were shocked aghast at such a wish from so pure a soul *: Yes, money,’’ continued Cherry ; n we “could have a cheerful Christmas ; and father would not beso quiet, nor mother sigh so often, and you could ail have such pretty things, and Lobbie a gum-rattle.”’ Then Flip raised his head, and tried te tell his children that he was poor this year, and no Kriskringle would come to their chimney —. Here poor Flip broke down, and his wife took up the thread of his discourse. ‘Papa has been sick, Tomm you know, and he could’t exp to trust him no more, and so, Here Flips wife broke down; and amid Tom my’s bitter ejaculations of Mr. Dorner's *‘meanness and hardness,"’ Flip’s daughter, Cherry, spoke—spoke like herself—brignt and cherry. e * Don’t cry, dearest mother ; don’t despair, dear father. Thank God that we are all here. aud well, and happy. Tommy is a man, apd can do without his soldiers; Mark ean drive the baker’s horse aud suap his whip. Wehave much to be thankful for, and those that are thankful for the little they have. are never left =“ in need.”” And Flip’s wife said Cherry was right: and Filip put one hand around his wife, and the vther around his daughter. and said Cherry was right, too; they had many blessings for which to be grateful. And Bobbie rolled in a circumference of glee; and the children re- jviced in the prospect of gingerbread horses the baker's boy had promised Cherry; and the fire snapped, and giowed, as though it had gone mad, and thought the family madder ; and so many fire-spirits filled the air, round about Cherry, that she seemed a piller of light —gioriously beautified hen Mr. Dorner saw that it was Christmas morving; and Flip’s house was in a great state of commotion. A grand fire burned on the hearth, and pies and puddings smoked in the oven. A roast was before the fire, anda table set in the middle of the room; and Flip’s wile, with her face all aglow with pride, satis- faction, and the kitchen fire, bustied in and out of the room. Flip was quite young-look- ing. helping Tommy to arrange bhigsoldiers on arickety stand. Each child reiviced in its wi-bed-for plaything—even Bobbie, in his great desire to eat bis rattle, forgot to roll. Mr. Dorner heard a slight rap upon the door; all sprang up, as if in expectation of something; the door opened, anda lady stood inthe room Ashe threw back her bonnet Mr. Dorner started and said, “Jean;” for the coquetish face and sunny curls con- fessed. And Flip and iis wife blessed her: and the children vociferously displayed their toys, and kissed the hem of her robe calling her their good angel; and all the fire-spirits clustered upon her brow, crowning her with as mira, al And a voice said softly, sadly to Mr. Dorner, “‘ Not for yow are theso praises and thanks, this intense gratitude— causing your heart to thrill with intenser joy; not for you the reward of well-doing—that happiness ina good action that brings man nearer to the angels: but, wrapped in self and selfishness, remain thou alone.’ And Mr. Dorner, arousing himself, saw tho last sparks fly upward from his hearth-stone —leaving that hearthstone in ashes and deso- lation. The Christwas morning really come to Flip’s dwelling with sunshiny joys. And the roast, and the table, and Flip’s wife were there And the martial Tommy and horse-jocky Mark realized their heart wishes; and the little one his roly-boly, and Bobby his rattle. And Flip’s daughter, Cherry was there—only she was not blind, but as good, bright and pretty a girl as any father would be proud of. Mr. Dorner found himself the donor of all this; and as he stood in the centre of the room, Flip rung his hand and said, *‘ (ol bless you, sir; but for you this day would have been a sad one.” And Flip’s wife could not thank him at all! for laughing and erying—all ina breath. And then, as the fire-gpirits had pictured, the door opened, and a lady entered, throwing back her veil; and Mr. Dorner started and said, *Jean;’’ and the lady walked calmly, proud- ly to the window. Then Mr, Dorner took by the hand, and led her to the lady, saying: ‘Oh! you who are “eye in heart and loving in spirit—nearest te the angels—tell her how truly I love her, how deeply I have repented, and beg her to forgive me.” a Cherry tock the soft Kttle hand, and said: “If you but know him as we do, you could not help but love him; to him we owe all our napinees. he but lives todo gvod to others. Ask your heart if such as he should not be re- warded? He forgave—are we any better, dear lady?” And Mr. Dorner felt the soft, warm arms about bis neck, and the sunny curls laid again upon his breast. He had ‘cast his bread upon the waters,’’ and the returning waves fed brought him pearls. Blessed are they that give. a long while, Mr. gO ——— Kr A witty gentleman, speaking of a friend who was ;rostrated by illness, remarked that he could hardly recover, since his const tution was all gone. “ If his constitution is es gone, said a nder, “I do not se@® OW ives at “O,’’ responded the wag, “ he liveson the by-laws.””