Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1855, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY APTERKSOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Bui coir of bade Me repel oa Ry W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly fo the Agents; papers served in packages at 37} eents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription priceis THREK DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. U7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. 4 > DR. FLORENCE O’DONNOGHUE, Office 433 Seventh street, a few doors north of G. dec 6-eolm* KIRK WOOD USE. HE PROPRIBTORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce tnat they have made many improvements to their HOTEL, ni? accordance with the adva: and re- finement of the aye. They give their sole care and attention to its management, with an unspar- ing regard to the wants and comfort of % at the usual and established rates of first-class J.H.& A.W. KIRKWOOD. JONAS ®. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, Laan Clg. AND FINE Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, AsHINGTON Cirr, D. REMOVAL. C. WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, Has removed to No. 370 Pennsylvania avenue, under Browns’ Hotel, Washington, D.C oc 31—tJan DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY A LADY. RS. A. C REDMOND HAVING removed to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th st., between Handi, is prepared to take LIKENESSES in the bes 24 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, 25} PF strest, cormer of Fourteenth street, sep 15— CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, No, 370 Penn. avenue, (UNDER BROWNS?’ HOTEL,) WASHINGTON, D.C. mov 23—tJanl €. GAUTIER'S CELEBRATED CARRAGEENCHOCOLATE PPROVED BY THE MEDICAL FAC- ulty as an useful beverage and diet in man diseases. It has been tried, and is recommend: by the most eminent physicians. ‘The peculiar blandness of this combination and its facility of digestion renders it an invaluable ar- ticle of diet for the invalid with enfeebled stom- ach. C. GAUTIER, dec 1S—eost Pennsylvania avenue MR. WILLIAM PALMER, PROFESSOR OF SING ING, FLUTE, §-., IELDING TO THE SOLICITATION OF several of his friends, purposes forming class- es for VOCAL INSTRUCTION, both for young persons and adults, and which classes will be suitably divided according to the ages and sexes ef ihe members. Terms, five dollars per quarter of 20 lessons. ‘Those who are desirous of availing themselves of the facilities thus afforded for learning Vocai Music, are requested to make early application to Mr. WM. PALMER, at his residence, No. 233 F street, corner Mth. oc 10 GEIGER’S NATIONAL BOWLING SALOON. AVING REFITTED AND OTHERWISE furnished and tmproved this resort for those desiring exercise and amusement, the former = trons and gentlemen and strangers are req to give meacali, assuring them that they will meet with a ‘ion not elsewhere to be found. it ls situated on uri avenue, near 6th street. nov 30—im* W. HENRY PALMER’S PIANO FORTE CLASSES. N BVENING CLASS FOR LADIES AND Gentlemen is now orming at the Academy of Music. Application to be made to Mr. W. HENRY PALMER, 23 F stre&, or at the Acad- emy of Music, corner of D and 9th streets. oc 15 WESER’S EXCELSIVUR BRASS AND STRING BAND. R. WEBER RESPECTFULLY IN- inform his and the public that he is now 7 tha BAND OF TALENTED MUStC! ANS to accommodate them with a brass, string or reed band. as the occasion may require. USIC for Balls, Parties, Parades, Serenades, &c., furnished from one to any num- ber. L. at the shortest possible notice, by ap) to WEBER, Leader, four doors east of General Henderson’s, Nav Orders can be Yard. atthe ‘‘ Music Depot,”’ in the Star Buildings. nov 6—tf COFFIN WARERUOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- ¢ KERS—residence i16 Seventh Street, between G and H streets. ae ree Te orcemetery. Coffins. DU arrlages and every’ article for interments of furnished at short notice, on the Most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the at. He the exclusive right sas hoo 's —_ Teserver, we guarantee dead for arly length of time. jy l—ly MATS:—HATS: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- jonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent's Furn. Store, 424 P: SS LESSONS ON THE PIANUFORTE. jo geen PAUL PAILLARD, WHO HAS just arrived from Paris, where she was a pn- il of the most celebrated Professors and fa ‘eacher of Music with much success, respectfully informs the ladies and fami!ies ly of Te that she propozes to give instruction on the 0. Madame P’. feels confident that wep laden be = to bring forward her pupils as rapi as won be pecs No with A waemiboo| knowledge of the acience. Her terms will be moderate, and she will give lessons at the residcace of the scholars, or at her own rooms, 2% may be most agreeable to her pa- trons. Madame P., contemplating a permavent rest- dence at Washington, respectfully solicits a share of the patronage of the citizens Por information eall at 256 Pennsylvania ave- nue, or at Gautier’s Saleon. dec 8—Im CONFECTIONERY: FP.HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washington that he has purchased the well-known Confectionery establishment of John Miller, which he will carry on witn increased facilities fr coaperip J to the tastes of those who may favor him with their pa- tronage He will manufacture and keep on hand a e assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF Bi TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES, JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANG MANGE, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTI&S. 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 a large assortment of for- eiga BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, F168. PRUNES, &c., in fancy boxes and ornament cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA- DILDS, and other decorations for the table, at Din. ner and Supper Parties. THOMAS POTENTINI, Neo. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and ilth streets, south side. dec la “Don’t be penay wise aad pound foeli: OYSTEKS, COFFEE, TEA, &c. Y THK URGENT SOLICITATION OF my customers, and strangers vis- iting the Metropotis, | have connected with my Confectionery Establishment a ‘‘Ladies’ Refectory.” where OYS- TERS, COPPES, J&A, CHOCOLATE, &c , my be had at al! seasonable hours. N.B.—The public can find in my establish- ment the largest assortment of Pound, Fruit, and other CAKES. as well as Prench and American CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAMS, JEL- LIES, CHARLOTTS, &c., of any in this city, and at prices to suit the times = Now Ls your time, Christmas is coming ! Dinners and Suppers furnished. = e 3.6 hy bait 5 7 Pa avenue, o; te Browns’ Hotel. dec 13—tJani sonnet FANCY STATIONERY, ND PAPIER MACHE POR TFOLIOS, BLOTTERS, &c., at THE LAKES, 501 Pa. avenue. dec 8 A WASHINGTON MARKET AND GRASS FARM POR SALE. With Oak Wood, seasoned and standing. OWER GISBORO’, THE BEST FARM IN the District, situated onthe Potomac, two and a half miles from the United States atthe Navy Yard, containing 200 acres. 75 of it imothy land well set ; 90 arable, in three flelds; one down in wheat, one in young clover, the other clover for peante rae 15 acres in a ene Sees ng yearly from $500 to $600. @ grass cul ee without 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 — allin 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 N. avy Yard bridge, a pert clear- ed, a fine soil and ex, for a market garden, the rest well wooded, and 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 hew, a small dwelling, a corn-house, and a stable for six horses. Referto HUGH BERNARD SWEENY, Of the Banking-house of Sweeny, Rittenhouse, & Co. dec 21—d2w. "THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES oF MR. W. HENRY PALMER, wits mect at the Academy of Music, corner of %h and D streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. 8th, 1855. ‘The pupils are requested to be in attendance on the days and hours speci- fied in the notices addressed to them. oct 4 W.HENRY PALMER, Director. GIFT BOUKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at 47a) HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa avenue and Ith street G@REAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT: Fach article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope {s* drawn by the buyer, containing tre name of some ift, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPUT. Corner Pa av. and Lith st. RE NEW GOUDS. 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 wiil be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Motre Antiqne St}ks Motre Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Ribbons Swiss and Canbric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- uels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally My stock being drsimble and Se eee (01 will find it to their advantage to call beforegetting fully = J. H. SMOOT. nov E-tf REMOVAL. HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- spectfully Inform his customersand the | ence 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 keepa full and well-selected assortment of the bert and latest stvleof FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much larger business, he feels assured that he can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having itised 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- fal for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nov i2 Merchant Tailor. eee IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR THE TOOTH-ACHK IS FOUND. if petty IS NOW OFFERED TO THE world a most effectual remedy for the cure of ‘Teoth ache, in fact the only one known to cure the — aoe ne Spent ie if roperly applied ace: to direction. Should ihe pain Ther the first application, in course of time, re-appear, the same application has to be made again, and after two or three applications the cure will be effectual and the decayed tooth as useful as any other. This really indispensabie remedy causes no pain, and is warrant to have no injurious elfect whatever Please callforA. FERGER'S TOOTH-ACHE BALSAM. Price 25 cents per phial. To be had at the Drug Stores of A. J. RIDG- LEY, CHAS. STOTT & CO., D. J. DYSON, V. HARBAUGH, and J.B. GARDNER & CO.’ Washington. nov 3 FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Atl WHO PURPOSE MAKING CHRIST- mas and New Year presents during the ap- Proaching holidays, are respectfully solicited to examine our assortment, which is both appro- riate and seasonable, sueh as— obes de Chambre, of rich cashmere and other tterns French embroidered Smoking Jackets, new style Also, French Oil Print Jackets, Smoking Caps Gold and Silver-head Canes Scarfs, Ties, Cravats, Gloves, Mufflers Portemonnales, Vest Buttons Toilet Articles, Perfumery, &c., &c. EO. H.B WHITE & Co. Hat, — 32, and Gents. Furnishing Establish. ment, d a MARBLE WORK-—MARBLE WORK! BOR SALE. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A varitiy of American and Italian MARBLE, MONUMENTS, of beautifnl design and highly finished workmanship, to which he invites the attention of the public Persons tn want of Mon- uments, or any other kind of marble work, wiil find it to their advantage to give himacall. The marble and workmanship is of the best quality, and will be sold as low as similar work can be obtained at the North. Also, on hand, a |}: stock of highly finished MARBLE MANTELS, which will be sold at re- duced prices ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD. Marble and Liab aoe th one door from 13% street, opposite 7 re. tov 10—eoben (Union) COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affec- tions find {his the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in rature ; by a little care, adopting warm clothing supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or cough remedy they may easily ward off what may else fer a Saloon winter companion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly reciated as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) economii- cal remedies, that it may be recom: and used with the utmost confidence. it is sold at 25 in one, 50 cents. Wholesale cents, or three bottles {) by PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & CO.; and retail by D iste. In Alexan- dria by PERL & STEVENS; Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. ont 2 ee GAMBLER'S TRICKS WITH CARDS i... AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. Green; price 25 cents. MORGAN’S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- SONRY: coutatning all the Degrees of the Order conferred ina Master’s Lodge, as written by Capt. Wim. Mor; : ice 25 cents. HOME BOOK HOOK conan several hun- dred excellent receipts ; price 25 cents. LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of yal- lantry, containing concise rules for the conduct of a courtship through its entire [ay eg Aphor- istns ow love, the courts of love in nineteenth century, rules for telling thecharacters and dispo- sitions of woman; price 25 cents LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY: containing ractical advice on im, ng the complexion, the air, the hands, the form, the teeth, the eves, the feet, the features, so an to insure the highest de- gree of perfection, of which they are susceptible, and also upwards of one hundred receipts for va- tious cosmetics, oils, pomades; only 25 cents. Any of the above Booxs can be bought of the Agent, ALEX ADAMSON, Seventh sireet, op- [eyes the Post Oitice, where he yet on band all ihe CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, and NEWSPAPERS, BLANK BOOKS. PENS, INK. PAPER, STATIONERY of all kinds, CHILDREN'S TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS. A BC CARDS, PLAYING and V181TING CARDS, BALL, &c, Rov NO. 931. FIRST ANNUAL BALL OF THE Metropolitan Wook and Ladder Co., No.1 NEW YEAR'S EVE. HE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS beg lesve to inform the friends of the compa- ny and the publi: nerally, that they will give their First Annual Ball at MunpxR’s SaLoox on MONDAY EVENING, December 31, 1855. Excellent Cotillion Music has been engaged for the oecasion, and nothing will be left undone to promote pleasure and give satisfaction to all. Supper will be furnished by an experienced ca- terer, ata 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 Rotette.) B F Howard. Committee of Reception. Jobn T Suter, Sam BS; cer, Jas A Ingram Geo J Suter, Chas E Orme, Piere C Venable, Chas Hawke, Saml b Cooper, Andrew Bayne. Committes on Refreshments JW Pomphrey, George Suter, Charles Orme N. B.—Members are requested to meet at the Truck House, on Monday, the 3ist instant, at L2 o'clock, fully equipped for parede. dec 26-5t GRAND MILITARY BALL OF THE GERMAN YAGERS. HE COMPANY MOST RESPECTFULLY announce to their friends and the publicthat they will give their Fifth Annual Ball on TUES DAY, January Ist, at Canusi’s BALooN. No exertions will be spared that may contribute to the enjoyment and pleasure of those who may honor them with their presence. Obliging and experienced floor mana; bven selected, whose every exertion will satisfaction in regard to the floor Supper wiil be furnished by an experienced ca- terer. Confections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c., will be = by one of our city’s most skillful confec- oners. Tref. L_ F. Weber's Band has been engaged for the occasion. Tickets UNE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CTS; admitting a gentleman and ladies. No hats or caps will be allowed in the Room except those worn by the Military Committee of Arrangements Lt G Nei zey, John Anyermaun, Lin app G Lorch, Ord Sgt M Ruppel. rs have togive des 20—d4 TYLER'S COMPOUND S¥RUP OF GUM ARABIC SA REMEDY FOR COUGHS. COLDS, 44 HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP. Xc., 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 werid ‘as a s; or cure all, but recom- monded asa valuable and scientific auxiliary in PULMONARY CAS¥5, 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 lending physteians, who know {ts composition, and have been eye witnesses of its superfor eill- cacy, as well as by thousands of our most respec- tabie citizens, who all endorse its claim to being safe, palatable, economical and efficacious. Price 25 cents, or three bottles in one 50 cents. Wholesale Agents, PATTERSON & NAIRN, and STOTT & CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown Retatled by Druggists generally. YUE S cum ARABIC COUGH Also, Tx CANDY DROPS, the same composition in nov 19 lozenge form, 12 cents a box. il, SEMKEN, Jeweler, 30) Penna. avenue, oetween Oth 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- 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. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A pr sareaatg assortment of fine Silverware, Pitch- ers, tors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Pie Knives, Spoons, (sterl: ) Fish, Cake an Bo tor ana Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Oe ey te ete., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Sutterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons, FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornements, in Lara Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also'a assortment of SPECTACLES in vehi sly peep ita here) baghes eve! eve and age; ses, Congress CB, Ans Opera Glasses. ‘as re We take pleasure In showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our See are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. [7 Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, and Engraving on Stone executed at shor! notice. ronometers aud all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, “i = Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. oo 1—t? S. P. HOOVER'S Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, Iron Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, 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 W bite Satin Glicertous SLIPPERS, Gen- Hlemen’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 SHOKS. My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the most telebrated mannfacturers, is very superior. 1 tere drags unusual eee yer Tres te spectfully solicit your patron and influence. dee Mor Pr HOOVER. ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, No. &, Bringer Strext, Georsetown. OW IS THE TIME AND THIS IS THE place, to engage your Christmas and New Year’s CAKES, such as those, for which we were awarded a Sit ver Mena by the Metropoli- tan Mechanics Institute last winter. An elegant Jot now on hand; also,a splendid assortment of BON BONS, CUPIDS, and FANCY GOODs. Weare at ail 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, PD. 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 into Eaypti “* Adora- tion of the Wise Men ;”” “‘ Head of Christ,” after Serer epee nen syed ‘*Eece Homo,’ &c., 8) jally adapted for Christmas nts, at eee 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 26th ultimo. Those to whom they will be sent will favor us by anearly settlement of the same, ‘Those who prefer uot to have their bills sent will find them ee off at our desk for delivery. CLAGETT, DODSON & CO, dec 17—eo6t CONFECTIONERY {OR THE HOLIDAYS.—PERSONS WISH- ing CONFECTIONERY for the approach- ing mings should _— = = cone imme- diately, in order not to sa} intad. a3 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 finsassortment of theabove named RAZORS, to which we call the attention te tiemen who wish to have whoo fog 1 STROUPS of the eh ip abt SHAVING Ps, a CREAM, ct everything requisite = er 3. GALLIGAN £90, i F Goods bide & enn. av, nov tt Under Brown’s Hoiel.” OFFICIAL. Tarasvay DerartMent, Dec. 1, 1555. 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, end will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1947 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock [xsued 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 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 Ist Jan- uary and the 31st of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the ist of March and prior to said Ist ef June next, a premium of 1X per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at 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 Januaryto 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 wn- dcr 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 moncy. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upou theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. MARRIAGE GUIDE, DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ESCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: i EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE, Medieally and Philosophically considered. as MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, with di- rections for its perfectcure Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; fol.owed by Obseryations on the Treatm-nt of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonorrhema, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; Ilustra- ted with Cas‘s. Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be con- sulted without exposure, aud with assured confi- dence of success. Only 25 cents. For sale by the Avent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh street, opposite the Post Ofte dec 21-3m* "GOOD THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS _ E ARE THIS DAY REBEIVING a fresh and full supply of NEW FRUIT, &c., con sisting of Currants, Citron, Cranberries, Raisins, in whole, half, and quarter boxes; Seedless Rai- sins in mats and drums; Sultana Raisins, finest quality; new Eleme Figs, in large and small rams, Prunes, in glass jars and fancy boxes; Bordeaux and Princess ‘paper sbell Almonds, Guava Jelly, Brandy Peaches, Hermetically- sesled Green Corn, Tomatoes, Peas and Pie Fruit, with alarge and varied assortment of Pickles, Preserves and Jellies. Z. M. P. KING, 265 Vermont ave , corner 15th aud I streets dec 20—tf IBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, IN RICH Velvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain binding Childrens’ Books, the most extensive assori- ment to be found in the District. Miss Bunkley’s Escaped Novice, price $1 Harper’s Magazine for Januar} Also, a large assortment of handle PEN For sale by dec 21—tr dec 3—dtJunet ivory and NIVES, PISTOLS of all kinds E. K. LUN No. 128 Bridge st , MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Hom@opathy, Office 231 corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Enrope with improved heaith, will attend to the practice of his profession. Le Docteur nied Fraugais. Der Doctor Spricht Deutsch. dec L m* MENTAL PAINTING. TQX\HE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY in- 4 forms the citizens of Washington that he is |r todo FRESCO ORNAMENTAL and HOUSE 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—1m* WATCHES AND JEWELRY. U8T 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, CULLERY, &c., &e., under Browns? Hotel, sign of the Golden Watch, Wash- ington, D.C. dec 2/-2w* CHEESE, BUCKWHEAT, PICKLES, &c. 4 boxes choice Goshen county CHILESE 10 casks fine PINE APPL: do 5,000 lbs BUCKWHEAT 200 bbls. PICKLES, ready for use 25 boxes do in Jars 4 boxes English Pickled ONIONS 2 do CHOW-CHOW 210 whole, half, and quarter boxes bunch and layer RAISINS 2 boxes Valencia RAISINS, for cooking ar) i0 boxes fresh Leghorn CITRON 1,500 lbs. new Zantee CURRAN'TS 150 drums new Smyrna FIGS 15 boxes Mal: 168 3 cases PRUNES, in fancy boxes and jars — PRUNES, a very nice article for cooking 5 boxes LEMONS 1,000 ibs. Bordeaux, Ivica, and Marseilles AL— MONDS 3,000 lbs. WALNUTS, PECANS, FIL- BERTS and PALM NUTS 100 bushels GROUND NUTS: OLIVES, CAPERS, MACCARONI, VERMA- CELLI, SARDINES, &c CIGARS, TOBACCO, AND SNUFF. 150,000 CIGARS, ANA OLE. some of the most choice HAVANA CIGARSever imported in this oad 25 boxes TUBACCO, of all grades All varieties of W. E. Garnett & Son’s SNUFFS ‘Together with a large and complete assortment of aye article sppertaint to a well-conducted WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERY STORE. The subscriber, in wacinptis of the liberal patronage bestowed toward him for the last four years, hopes, with his large increased facilities and personal attention to the wants of his friends and customers, to meritacontinua'ion of the same. WM. M. CRIPPS, 61 Louisiana avenue, bet 6th and 7th sts. dec 17—e06t SUITABLE AND SEASONABLE CHRIST MAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. i VIEW OF THE APPROACHING HOLI- days, I have provided a seeige sce. varied as- sortment of useful and substantial articles, suita- ble for presents, such as— Robes de Chambre, for gents, of the richest pat terns and styles, in Cassimeres, French Flannel, M , French Chintz, of my own manufac- ture With Scarfs, Cravats, Stocks, Ties, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Portemonnaies, fine gold and sil- bag regen Canes, Gents’ a &e. | ‘ue public is res to examine | these beautiful eubeat Jf LANE’S Gents’ Furnishing Store, 424 Pa. aveaue. dec 19—eo2w OS FOR SALK OR RENT .—New and In exc! 498 street, Pa.avenue ~~ F.C. REICHENBACH. sep 8—6meoS Tu&Th* EVENING STAR. SALLY SUNFLOWER 10 THE BLOOMER. Wasninetox, Deo. 27, 1355. Ma. Epirron: When I wrote -— letter to you, the other day, I badn’t any idea of stir- ring up 8 pen. war in the always-dignified col- umns of your paper, for I did not — any one would more than glance at stupid Sally's thoughts, much less think it worth while to take so much notice of them as to spend a single moment of precious time in writing such a really eig— - and, withal, strong- minded letter to enlighten the darkness of “ pert Sally,’ and at tho'same time so gener- ously aud completely to satisfy her curiosity. I don’t know what you think, Mr. Editor; but / don’t think pert folks ought ever to be enlightened, but ignorant ones always pa- tiently and kindly instructed. T have often heard of ** knock-down argu- ments,’’ but I must confess [ nevor knew they were half so powerful before ; for actually, Mr. Editor, } could not rise from off the lounge where I was obliged to recline all next day after poresing that letter, and so I was completely cheated out of my Christmas din- ner, and couldn’t even take a small glass of egg-nogg; and the fact is, I have just strength enough now to hold my pen, sitting in an easy chair before the fire, because I don't think it would be quite polite uot to acknowl- edge a letter written expressly for my benefit. I'm jglad, however, that Washington Irvin; srid that “ the tengue isthe only edged tool that grows sharper from use,”’ or I would be afraid ‘‘ to take my pen in haud to write to ‘ou again.’ You know spinsters are prover- ially more or less nervous; how much more a green western one just emerged from the Wild woods. And you must excuse me, Mr. Editor, if, like the rest of my sisterhood, when I want to have my say I do goa long in it at round to getitout. I mazght have er < this was a peculiarity of ‘our section ;”” I think the lady Harper tells us about in his December magazine, whose * tongue kept running all the while,”’ and still kept far away from any point, does not live a thou- sand miles north cf that sweet elysium where the Bloomer says ier home is. No doubt it is a charming place, that sylvan [home so smooth and bright; and if poor Sally had had a home where “ her father and grandfather’ had lived, you wouldn’t have caught her way from it on any account—not even see sights in Washington You may thank her, Mr. Editor, for her kind invitation for me to return with her in the Spring; but as Iam awfully afraid of rise women, 1 shouldn't ike to venture; for I hear that those regions of ‘ -weet cream’ and ‘golden butter’ produce also exceedingly learned and strong-minded women. and spunty onee, too, I should judge, with all sorts of ex- traordinary ‘‘rights’’ that we poor souls of the South and West don’t dream of And, be- sides, how awkward it would be for me to know how to make use of those ‘ rights”’ that would fall to my right there ; and in fact, I’ve more now than I know what todo with. IfI go to the Cupitol, some grave old gentleman, evidently much interested in what's going on, pops up and gives me his place; if 1 stop an omnibus, and it is full, a gentleman whose fip isas good a3 mine jumps out with, ‘* Take my seat, ma’am;’’ and I must always have theonly comfortable seat wherever I go—the snuggest place near the fire on cold winter days, and all the breeze on warm summer days, and so much bowing and scraping to please me, ti!l I feel as if I must be the most selfish person in the world. and sm actually bothered With my numercus *right:;"' so I know she will readily excuse me from dis- tressing my sensibilities still further, esy cially ag she is well aware how far it goes wo Wards preserving health always to keep ag calm and unexcited 1 think, T have cat 2 our friend to long wy life and health as long as possible, and have no objections to all my fellow-crea- tures trying every lawful means to do the same am, too, a great believer in free and beautiful exercise in the fresh open air. I know, however, that the Washington pave- ments are rather irregular, and rather dau- Gerous to walk over sumetimes, still I was not aware that it required a pecud:ar dress to give one volume encugh to breathe, and suffi- cient compass for action, to be able to navi- nooth city pavements in general. As my own experience goes, 1 have never found my dress an impediment te any of my peregrinstions in this region, nor any hin- drance in many a race I’ve given the squirrel in my western home; nor has it ever kept me from paddling my canoe—a feat that requires no little agility, and gives play enough to one’s muscles to prevent their getting into a knot at least; nor has it prevented me from giving wy share of help in setting nets for the fish, down in those d blue waters, trom a dancing iegEataet rat ar enough for one per- son; to be sure I hadn’t on a hoop, or the saucy little se would have been bottom up in two seconds; and if it hadn’t been for my skirts T couldn't have kept my balance upon the logs that helped me over swamps; nor did { ever dream of any otber dress than my own in crossing wilds, where no pathway was marked even by ‘grazing kine.’ and where at every step a bramble bush, or a fallen tree had to be cleared, and if I had stepped to “fumble clong,”’ I think I'd have come out a (vetic the worse for wear. And as fur jump- ing fences, why I hear there’s pretty respecta- ble-locking fences right here, out by Rock creek, where, old as Lam, I might challenge the Bioomer a jump now. And if she has nothing particular to do, I'd like just to run down with her to a place in Texas, and show her how some women folks as white as we, and with skirts as long, ride out upon the prairies, and rope the wild mustangs at full spoed, draw them down, “ hobble”’ them, and drive them off in triumph. fudeed, Mr. Editor, I don’t believe the Bloomer kuows how many and various are the exploits that have been, and can be performed in this same ‘‘disgusting costume,’’ that Sally feels equallysure she'll stick to as tight asthe Bloomer tohers But I do not wonder she is glad to get release from “ screws, bonds, and cords,’’ and take any dress that would rolieve her from the torture ske must bave suffered under. [ have read of such things in the days of the old Spanish Inquisition, but never sup- posed anything of that sort could exist in the present age, and certatn/y never experienced anything like it myself. As to the fashions of the day in general, I must hope that some gallant knight will rise up and fight the battle for the ladies, for itis as much as I can do to take up the cudgel fur my- self against such a valiant champion of such a rare ‘‘genera.’’ Though I will say for the ladies, that by raising their feet as high as sible from the damp ground, and having a | Sg circulation of air about the head, they no doubt are following closely the advice of all sensible physicians to -‘keep the feet warm and the head cool.” However, if a// ladydom will come out in committee of the whole and agree to adopt the costume of the sterner sex out and ont, why I shall have no objection to cast my vote with them and adopt the meas- ure. Unless, indeed, I should get married b>- | fore spring—for they say even a spinster stands chance in Washington—as, in that case, 1 | shall ‘‘wear the breeches’ at once, as all mar- mee aes ie oH erhaps, Mr. Editor, you ma; ree with me in thinking the Bisomer dear really pictur- esque, and this Bloomer herself quite a genius, for she has almost converted me to her way of thinking, theoretically; but I do not know whether a person like me, say between fifty and sixty,-(to be very moderats,) with a goed. collection of crows-feet on her face, and a some- what sharpened. nasal organ,-just a ttle tip: 3 with scarlet, a pretty considerable sprin- le of gray hairs, and the least bit short of six ‘This exeetient Family and News Journal- cen- talning a greater variety of interesting reading than esa be found in any other—is published on Satur- day morning. rEaue. Single Copy, Pel ERBUM ......ceseeesesereeeBl BS to CLUB Five Fen copies, ‘Tweaty copies. {7" Cass, 1vanisscy In apvance. ‘in be ed at'tue coulter,femcalarcy tfc the ines of the paper. Price—Prexe Cunts PostMastTERs Whoact asagents will besllowed 8 Commission of twenty per cent. ought to be converted practrcally, just at this present writing. Do you, Mr. itor, think it would suit my style? I cannot close without once more tendering my thanks, through you, to the Bloomer for her kinduess in so fully satisfying me that she belongs to the female tribe; and specifying herself, that she is ‘a Yioness,”” which fact, however, will make me shrink from meeting her in her den. Wishing you, Mr. Editor, many a merry Christmas and happy New Year, and « long and prosperous existence for the Star, I am, truly, Sauiy SuNFLowER. The Idle Children. Thero was once three children, who, instead of going to school, as they should have done, swwod loitering about, grumbling that iearning was such a stupid thing. “Let's set off to the wood, and play with the little animals there—they never go to school.’’ When they cameto the wood, they asked the little animals, great and emall, to play with them. “We are very corry, but really we've just now po time,’’ replied the animals. The beetle hummed: ‘That would be fine if we were to be idle with you children; I muet build a fresh bridge of grass; the old one is not safe.”’ The children crept soft past the ant-bill, and a: for the bee, they ran away from her just as though she had been a venomous benst. The little mouse cried in a shrill little voice, “Tm gathering up corn and seeds for the win ter.’”’ “And I,” said the little white dove, “am carrying dry sticks for my pest.’’ The hare only nodded to them, “I can’t play with you for the world,” said he, “I've got such a dirty face, and must go and wash The litle strawberry blossom said, “I must make use of this fine day, and ripen my fruit, that it may be ready when the old bezgar man comes to look for it.’* Then came the young cock, strutting through the wood. ‘-Dear monsieur Chanticleer, you surely have nothing to do; you can come and play awhile with us.” ‘ Pardon,” cried he with great gravity, ~- I've noble guests at my house to-day, and have to set out a feast for them,” and bowing very etifly away he went Lhen the children accosted the little stream that_was running along so merrily = Do, dear little stream, come and play with us’ But the stream asked, quite astonished ‘: What do you mean, children? Yea, indeed ' {don’t know what to do, I am so very busy, and yet you ask me toplay with you! I can’t stop either night or day. Men. beasta‘ gar- dens, woods, meadows, valleys, mountains, field=, I must give them all water to drink, and wash all the dishes and clothes besides’ [turn all the milis, saw planks, spin wool, carry along boats upon my back, put out fire and much beside. I stop and play with idle children, indeed'’? And away the stream flowed ss fast as ever itcould. The children were growing quite disheart- ened, and thought they must aire up all hope of finding playfeliows in the wood, when they saw a finch sitting upon a branch, singing and eating by turns. They called cut to him their invitatian. “< Stars and garters !’’ exclaimed the finch, greatly surprised, ‘can I believe my ears? You children seem to be under a great mis- take T'veno time to play, not I! Here I've been chasing flies all day, find now my young vues want me to sing themtosteep. ['msign- ing the praise of labor. How can you think so badly of me? Now, you turn back again, lary children, and don’t disturb the industri- ous fol the wood.’’ Taus taught by the animals, the children turned back to subool very willingly, finding vw is alone the reward of industry and wor! —+ = +—__ jcommunicatep. Ter GLoom any Sapyess or Deara—tag Bricutyess ann Joy or Lire —On Monga. morning last the beautiful Altar of St. Peter's church was draped in the sable weeds of mourn- ing. No bright and blooming flowers—no rich and sparkling gems surrounded the sacred Tabernacle. A few little tapers cast their glimmering lights within the Sanctuary, and disclosed a coffin and a bier. That coffin con- tained the remains of an exemplary christian- a kind husband, a fond father, a true friend- the late Michael Dooley. The Priest, (Rev. E. Knight,) robed in mourning, offered to Heaven the great propitiatory Sacrifice for the departed soul’s repose. The Choir chanted a solemn requiem. and the last sad rites for the dead were peformed. Another Minister of Religion (Rev. F. X. Boyle) spoke of the virtues of the deceased with all the simplicity and eloquence of truth, touching responsive chords of affection and suey inthe hearts of the weeping relatives and sorrowing friends gathered around that holy Altar. And then the coffin was borne away, and consi, to the cold and silent tomb. Such was the sol- emn and impressive scene;.and yet it was one upon which the Angels love to «dwell. because the loss of a Good Man upon Larth is tho gain of another Saint in Heaven! On the following morning—the hallowed anniversary of The Nativity—bundreds knelt before the same Altar. Innumerable tapers blent their soft and geutle rays, brightening, as with celestial beams, the consecrated spot Flowers sweet and rare, adorned the glowing shrine, and emitted their grateful odors, as if laden with the very breath of Heaven! A Leautious wreath decked the handsome status of the Blessed Virgin, and glittering orna ments surroundedit. The officiating Minister (Rev. E. Knight) wore the brightest robes of the sacred office. The organ ed forth its most joyous notes, as the choristera sang tho magnificent “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” and the beautiful anthem *‘Adeste Fideles.”’ Many approached the Divine Banquet, and feasted upon the Bread of Pees Joy, bright and consoling, beamed fromevery face— Peace, sweet and smiling, reigued in e' "7 mind—Happiness, pure and unalloyed, dwelt in every heart. The beautiful i i service closed as the morning light was dawn- ing upon the cherished Festival of Christmas. And the large ation dispersed, to min- gle again in the busy scenes of the world. Such was Death, and such is Life. Both Were scenes that teach us the most useful of all lessons—how to live, and how to die; and as such I have attempted, feebly and briefly, to portray them. FRienn. December 25, 1855. EF The Boston Post thus discourses of Shakspeare and beef: ‘Upon hearing the lines read in Julius Cesar, where the hi Cassius chafes with the adulation bestowed upon Cesar by the in- fatuated people— “*» Now, in the name of all the gods at once, u ‘what meat doth this our Cesar feed That he is grown so great’)— old Roger cynically remarked that it couldn’t have been upon any of the meat sold at the present Boston prices, or Casar himself could not have afforded to buy enough to get fat on. tgrThe city valuation of Providence, R. 1 is $96,296,297. The beirs of Thomas P. Ives. are valued at $1,946,300; Alexander Duncan and ment 31,557,200; Anna Jenkin’s heirs, $1,268,300. There are four valued at over half a million; six between four hundred and five hundred thousand; four between three sod four hundred theusand; twenty-two, be- tween two and three hundred thousand. and a Fragen ene and two hundred thousand, making eighty-nine persons in the city, w. over my i thousand dollars. po