Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1855, Page 3

Ove Cannizes <= wil! have their address ready in due season. Through rain and heat, and snow and lect, the Star to you the; ried—They you have told. how things were sold, and who were dead and married. ge ready to fork ovor-be liberal—and fear not. EVENING STAR. Pror. Mitcue.’s Tarrp Lecter! large audience was assembled last night at the Institute. Prof. M. remarked first upon the steady progress made in astronomical dis- eovery and knowledge. In poetry, the fine arts, architecture, sculpture, painté ethios—the science of government itself, we had made no advances upon ancient Greece and Rome; not so in science. The substratum ages, and we now stood, ¢ summit of the pyramid. There was a time when the human eye, alone, was used in the long night vigils of astronomical investigation, and ail that the human eye unaided could do, was done, but there was a point beyond which the human vision could not pass. Kepler and Newton announced their discoveries, and now the roblem was Low toapply these. Look out to-night upon the stars and no human eye was able to detect in any meter—even mighty Jupiter itself presented no visible diameter to the naked eye, and shone to us like a common star. Then how was it ments of these or! MARRL ‘On the 27th December, b Mr._C.H. PETERS to M of Georgetown. At South Berw: by Rev Samuel Washington, D. C the Rev. G. Brown, LULY BROWN, * ick, Mo., on the 25th December, Gould, WM. P. BLAKE, of -+ to CHARLOTTE H. L re dau, oe thefate William A. Haves ick. t * A Lone Tuermomarer !—A telegraphic dis’ patch in the Baltimore Sun of yesterday, an- nounces that the mercury is 200 degrees above zero in Washington ! D On the 234 of Dec ANDER. of George: ay age a native of Ireland, bu resident in the District of Columbia. FOR SALE AND RENT. fe ie ee on PENNSYL- ja avenue, ni side, 2d doo: street east, Capitol Hill. * Spee ig OR RENT —A HANDSOMELY AND newly furnished house, situated on one of the the city, one square from {t contains ten rooms, exelu- ith all the modern conveniences of gas, bath and other water fixtures, with astab!« age house attached. The furniture is entirely new, and complete in all its aj po! ments, making it one of the most desirable resi- dences in the city. Terms reasonable toa good Taquire at 446 Eleventh street, between dec 29—e03t* FIRST CLASS HOUSE, ited, in the First Ward, and in WILLIAM ALEX- in the 7ist year of bis Goodness gracious. t for the last 18 Proressor Munpp 8 will be seen by his card, intends to give a select Soiree Dansante on Tuesday evening. It will undoubtedly be a delightful and agreeable occasion, bad been laid in as it were, upon Wiraprawy.—The Potomac river boat, Alice C. Price, makes her last trip for the season to-day. Warca Retorxs.—John. M. C. Dale, va- grant; workhouse 90 days. olored) out after hours ; workhouse 30 days. ohn Charles furnished with lodgings. most the Patent Office. sive of closets, wit Flora Bedford of them any sensible | Trisers op Resrect.—The young ladies of the ‘‘ Northern Liberties’ Seminary,”’ of this city, having resolved to present to Bell some substantial tokens of their esteem and gratitude, flocked to their school room on Christmas morning, and took her by surprise with the following address, delivered by Miss Jessie E. Ferzuson: _‘*We are here assembled, on this joyous an- niversary, to tender to our beloved precep- tress our cordial greetings, and the compli- ments of the season. ““We also desire to express our heartfelt acknowledgments of her devoted interest in our welfare and advancement in lcarnin and of her numberiess acts of kindness to cach and ible to trace the move- f ‘how was the requisite observations tobe made and the date obtained to enable the mathematical astronomer to Either the planetary ght nearer to us, or the observer must be carried out in space to them, there to watch with careful accurac: movements. Now as astonishing as was the fact, this is absolttely accomplished. An instru- ment has been discovered more marvellous then anything read of in Arabian nights—more marvellous than the fabled carpet upon which a person taking his stand, was by a wish trans- rted to any desired place. Buthere was an instrument, more potent and mysterious, which by placing the eye to one extremity, trans- ond the reach of imagina- ould we think of the at- tempt to frame an instrument which should increase the sense of hearing to the extent that we might at this distance, hear the roar of the guns of Sebastopol, or a splendid debate to night in the House of Parliament? the sense of sight, by the aid of the telescope, was now enabled to pierce beyond the magnifi- cent zone of stars that belts the Heavens. The lecturer enlarged upon this topio with great OR RENT—A desirably situa! the neighborhood of the Circle. new and contains twelve rooms, with hot and cold baths. The furniture, and of modern manufacture a good tenant the rent will be moderate. at 51 Pa avenue, corner of 22d street. which Js entirely new , is also for rent. URNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT.—A house, eligtbly sitnated, near- Hall, and handsomely fur- ven rooms ; will be rented for the remainder of the session of Congress. Gas For terms, &c , apply at the offi of the National Hotel. ” ay ia ‘OR RENT—TWO LARGE COMFORTA- ble Rooms, furnished Rent moderate. ly at No. 314, to Mrs. BOYD, over A. ancy pow? between 10th and Lith sts ly opposite the staked, oomtatating ‘Buoyant hearts and beamin; round you, and on their behalf acceptance of these little tokens, trifling in themselves, but which may long endure as memorials of our affection and gratitude. They consist of a pair of Butter Knives, a Sauce Spoon, and ported us almost be tion itself. What s! ustard Spoon. y your bread be ever well buttered, and May your puddings never lack sauce,— your mustard shail suddenly suf- BRICK COTTAGE IN THE WES’ For rent, near the corner of 18th and H sts., conveniegt outbuildings, and handsomely furnished. Apply at the prem- d with a fine enclosure, let them flow in memory of 10* er is OR RENT—A HOUSE, WITH FLOWER GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE. . and vegetable garden, together with 23 acres of land under good cultivation, suitable for a or market garden. (the lettin; would be preferred ) uorth from the Capitol, only a few minutes wal Person desirous of secur- residence in the coun- leaxe call on the sub- e then announced his pu: hearers within the precints of the Observato- ry—these mysterious light-housesof the skies— and tell what they and their instruments ac complished. He proceeded to give a lucid and most interesting description of and uses of the different instruments of the Observatery, and of the mode of taking the right ascension and declination of stars. He next gave a graphic description of the great telescope at the Cincinnati Observatory, and of the labor and anxicty attendant upon mounting this mighty ivstrument composed of a thousand separate parts; alabor undertaken by himself and his assistants, without any ex- perimental knowledge. This telescope required three years of labor for its construction; has an object glass of twelve inches diameter, has a weight of 2.500 3 so beautifully balanced that the hand of a child can move and direct Its magnifying power ranges from 100 to Put a magnifying power of 360 times upon it, and direct it towards the moon, and that planet sweeps around and fills the entire Heavens; with a magnifying power of 1,000 times, the spectater is carried out to a distance of only 237 miles from the moun. By this instrament he had been enabled to verify lanet Leverrier, and to determine its magnitude at a distance of 3,000,- 000 090 miles. Professor M. announced that in his next lecture he should endeavor to penetrate the region of the fixed stars. Grorcxtown, Dec. 29, 1855, The following bills passed both boards of our City Councils last night : Propriation for the benefit of and Wm. Calhoun; in relation to assessors, inquiring of the Recorder what are tho legal qualifications of an assessor, and if all the prevent board are so qualifies committee representing the Corporation before Congress; loan of $3,5 to the city limits. An ing a pleasant and health try, and near the city, wil <p Making an ap- Jos. N. Fearson e construction i Mount beat near Glenwood Cemetery. instructing the terests of the authorizing a 00, of the Commissioners of the fund to meet certain claims; author e lighting of the streets with gas. Mr. Myers asked to be dissharged from the farthor consideration of the claims of John Popkins and Wm. Adams; granted—and the claim of Popkins was, on motion of referred to the Clerk. A communication was received from Dr. Lewis Mackall, offering to soll to the corpora- tion eertain grounds for the improvement of Road street; referred. The Board of Aldermen passed bills au- thorizing the Mayor to appoint an extra Sun- day police and night wate. and one authorizing the levying of a front foot tax of $2, and the collection of 75c. of the same on all the lots on the south side of Road street for the improvement of the same. The weather is rather unfavorable to all kinds of out-door business. Another of our old and most respectable residents. Mrs. Hughes, relict of the late Rev. Wm. Hughes, died last night. The offerings of beef cattle at Drovers’ Rest, for the week ending to-day, were rather small. All sold at $3.50a$3.75 on the hoof, equal to $7a$7 50 net—averaging gross $3.62}, not $725. Sheep are very scarce also, 4c. per lb. grosf. Hogs, $848.50. © have no material change to note in the flour or grain market. ANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE.— The subscriber has for rent, in whole or in part, a handsomeiy furnished House, situated on 4% street, north of Pennsylvania avenue. Rent JAS. C. McGUIRE, eres and Commission Merchant. CK HOUSE FOR RENT.—THAT LARGE brick Ice House, situated at the corner of Vir- gin‘'a avenue and lith street, Island. For terms pounds, and yet it i apply to JOHN R. ASHBY, at Perry & Brothers. OOMS 'TO LET.—A FURNISHED PAR- jor and Chamber (including fire and gas) will be rented together or separately during the ‘The rcoms are on the first floor, within one square of the Kirkwood House. Enquire at the office of the Kirkwood House. session of Congress. for Water street ; UiLDING LOTS.—FOR SALE, a vartety of iow price building Lots located on the Island and other parts of the ci y, on terms accommodat- Kagutreat J. E KENDALL, between 6th and 7th streets, north side Pa. nue, 3d story front ruoin, over R. Morrow's “xchange Office. the discovery of the ing to purchasers. —SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITH?S, 233 F street. OR RENT—A WELL-FURNISHED suite of Rooms, a parior and two Bed Chambers No. 217 Penn. avenue, be- Saoprixe.—“ Ites’’ has had an interview with a dry goods clerk whose pent-up “ feel- inks’’ he has endeavored to relieve by por- traying what fabric dealers have to suffer from their customers : She stood beside the counter, The day he’li ne’er forget, She thought the muslin dearer ‘Than any she’d seen He watched her playful iis and satins toss, The clerk looked quite uneasy, And nodded at «< Show me some velvet ribbon, and satin ture,’? ‘Then gave the was all obedience, He traveled ‘‘on his shape,’’ ih with hesitation, ught @ yard of tape. tween Mth and OOM FOR RENT.-—A pleasant Room in the with or without furniture. Ap ‘'S Paper-hanging Store, U7 Balm ef ‘heusaad Flowers, discovered by Dr. Foxtixe, of Paris, for beantifying the complexion, ctring diseases of the skin, for shaving, cleansing the testh, removing pimples, tau, and fi ea. Price 80 conte per bot ‘ONS Bookselling and Stativ: wy Building, corner ¢) atreet and Venua. avenae. UU Dyspepsia, in all its vari: cing Constipation, Fiatn 4 thousand other ailments tending to prow the physical man; fn ‘OK RENT—AT NO. 335 SOUTH BST, juares from the Capitol, a Fur two farnished chainbers. dec 20—TTh&Stl OR SALE —LOTS IN THE NORTHERN Liberties ; Squares 441,442 and 447 have been subdivided inte Lots, with alleys to each, of suit- abée dimensions for buildings a thriving part of the city—those on Seventh street fast coming into demand for pl. ‘They will be sold on accoramoedating terms. Ap eneral Agent, F street small causes like lency, Nauses in BITTERS., giving it the reputation it bears of reluatating thonsands who have tried its vivifying and strength- f pat despairing aud broken These lots le in aces of business Levees.—We hearof many pleasant parties of this kind to take place during the next week; 2mong them, those of the fraternity of Udd Fellows being prominent,—it being their custom to incet together during the festive season of the year, and, in company with their wives and danghters, the widows of deceased members, and the orphans in the care of the order, thus enjoy an evening of unalloyed ure. Columbia Lodge, we hear, have ir levee on Wednesday night next, and Cen- tral Lodge on Thursday night, in the main saloon of their hall on Seventh street. rogramme of the first named is an address rom a Past Grand Sire of the order, ani the distribution of suitable presents among the north, opposite OME HILL FOR SAL dence is situated in the immediate vicinity of Falls Church, Fairfax county, Va.; is 10 miles ¢ from Alexandria, and 6 The location is one celebrated ‘The above plac Jand, adwelling-house, barn, ‘The dwelling is large and com- medious, and built with a spectal reference to modern conveulences. The barn embraces car- rlage house, storage room, stabling, &c isa wood lotinthe vicinity which will be sold with the above, or separately. ‘The above described place Is recommended t those desiring a beautiful countr 4 would also be an edimirable locat The Alexandria, Loudon and Hampshire road is within quarter of a mile. For further particulars apply to H.N. Gitbert, Esq., Washington, D. C_, cr te the subscriber on matisin.—The Edi- LXTURBE Is no quack ne —THIS RESI- from Washington city, from Georgetown. for its healtbfulnes: ten acres of first rat fruit trees, &c. the boot are net aware of tie They cheericily recomm: 4 notice tm full aroand the b Marble Hall Emporium, Browns’ total Bulldt that their display of FAL! w ready for inapactian. ATS, TALMAS, OV VESTS and PANTALOUNS, of the newest aod richest de signs in materisi, nes and workmanship. To gentie case Crimivat Covart —Yesterday, after we left the court room, George Humphreys. (colored,) charged with larceny, was convicted and sen- tenced to one yearin the penitentiary; Martin apd Devlin for defence. Sol. Goddard were acquitted of assault. To-day, Michael Jobn Stewart and nov 6—awtJan1 OTS FOR SALE.W—TWO OR THREE cod Bullding Lots in a rapidly bornood for sale on ten years? credit. PlyteJ. a. DRURY. Hygean Vape: rtis has done to ameliorate the condition of hamanity afflicted with lung complaints, than any other practitioner of med! that has struggied with the secrets of the maTeR for the last sentury, by the invention and perfacti strumous that will convey to the lungs « medicit shape of abighly Medicated Vapor, which acts di the disease, aud not, aa hitherto, by aympathy. Those are troubled with diseases arising from disordered lungs, will subserve their interests by giving the Hygean Vapor @ rk National Monitor, of Feb. 24. CAUTION.—DI.. CURTIS'S HYGEANA Is the original and aldwin, charged with larceny, was found not guilty; Ratcliffe for On motion of A. Austin Smith, Eaq., Mr. Jno. C. C. Hamilton was this day admitted as an attorney of t Louis Bell, (colored,) cha larceny, was found guilty, an trying him on a second charge of larceny a3 we left the court. ISS MORELY HAS JUST RECEIVED from New York, another lot of fashion- able MILLINERY, which will be opened on Saturday, at her rooins, ¥}1 Pennsylvania avenue, up stairs. N.B.—Apprentices wanted. d the court were Supreme Covrt.—Yesterday, the case of Guild & Lightner, and others, piaintiffs, vs. Joseph Froutin, was argued for the plaintifis Blair, and submitted for the decision of the court on the printed argument, by the Hon. F. B Cutting, of New York, who ap- peared for the defendant. The argument in the « plaintiff, vs. Abraham in favor of tho plaintiff by 5 S. Baxter, Esq , of this city, who was followed by Hon. 'T. Ew- ing, who appeared in behalf of the defendant; when the court adjourned. AY BE SERVED (BY LADIES every variety of Cosmetic and Articles accom- panying the toilet, at np! AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS, If taken fn drageing through the Spring fint, sleep: THE LAKES, 504 Pa. avenue, near Adam’s Express. NEW YORK STORE SELIANG OFF. ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR Miss 3. J. & M. McGaw, next « Oltice, Bridge strect, Georgetown, in order to reduce her stock of goods before the Spr son, she will sell at cast a handsome assortment of EMBROIDERY, DRESS RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec 13—St&eolin e of Alfred Lavignac, jarrison, was opened Ayer’s Pills ret thea things right od feel ae quick as they ‘. _ TRIMMINGS, Cherry Pectoral for a Cough, and pectable druggist. D. GILMAN, Washington; O. M. LINTHICUM, ; JAMES COOK & O0,, Fredericksburg. INVITATION TO E amie one of the largest and best assortments uare, and Boudoir PIANOS, ashington public. ud that they can be Bisuor Ives, it will be remembered, will lecture on Monday evening. sition in the religious world, and tion as a scholar. of the most instructive and with which we have been, favored this winter. of Parlor Grand ever exhibited t wishing to purchase, will accommodated on the most liberal terms, by early application at the Music Depot, Star Buildings, GEO HILBUB, Agent. Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dec 24—tr {D7 As the Religi republican relizion of Amet a ELECTRIC OIL, componuded by A. E. Sura, Chemin Philaieiphia, the national remedy for pain. That bd relleves , justify uz in anticipating one pleasing addresses or expect to be, The other engagements r we are informed, will not admit oa his giving more than one lecture in this en Ly. of the Bible is the 0 is De GRATA & 00."S eatify, who long suffered mont acntely— from bed to chair withont t eatimable citizens have been helped day, within the lsat few months, and il living, grateful witnesses to the wonderful cura- tand very pleasant remedy. Lit- tle children have been soothed from great fretfulness into quiet sleep and vigorous, rosy health. _ FURS !_FURS !—In Georgetown. UST COMPLETED, AND N er elegant assortment of Jadies’ Stone Martin, >> >>> _ Sueripan’s great comedy, “The School for Scandal,’’ with such a cast of characters as will interpret its beauties on Monday night, tagreatcrowd. Never Frightfal tumors and it excruciating kind ,of long stand- ‘aud wounds, complicated womb 4 internal hemorrhage, glen: the most obsurate character, fu nevralgta, the moat exer sctatin, Himbs and fractures, feions and p: and irritating skin com London Lynx, hb French Sable. These Furs are fresh and beautiful in their munufacture, and at reduced prices. All styles in vogue on hand for ladics and children. bargains will be given bv calling at the Fur Manuractory, No, L cannot fail to atir has such a combination o| been seen on the W feel confident that it ciated by all lovers f histrionic genius shington stage, and we be liberally appre he legitimate drama. dge street, George- FP. SEYMOUR, = ages a. Beware of counterfeits and Come direct to the OM tween Chesnut and Walnut, Ph Urs axo Dow ‘—Look out for the sleety pavements, to-day. We saw “a pair of s/ip- pers’ this morning, endeavoring to navigate Seventh street, arm in arm, but struck the slippery flage near th y failed to maintain their’ cqui- and took an unmitigated hoist. E—THOSE OF OUR CUSTOM- accounts with us are res; notified that their bills are drawn off, and will be presented to them on the 26th December. shall be exceedingly obliged to them if they will favor us with a settlement on or before the com- mencement of the new year. NEWTON, MAY & Cu, Arch street, Pil rangement of the liver a blessing to the afflicte?, who show their gratitude b most flattering testimonials. This medicine has estabils for {teelf « name that competitors, however wily tueir romisem, cannot reach. y the ltamense benefits that Tax Finexex, ever on the alert to combat the incendiaries or to mingle in the merry dance, must not forget that the Metro: Hook and Ladder Compasy annual ball on Monday evenin, It will be a brilliant affair. eres, or seductive their gained the pablic confidence have Leen derived from it, and will ever maintain its posi- See advertisement. Ambrotype.—Amongst the most at- clive and beantiful specimens of the Photographic art, now 08 exhibition at WHITEHURST’S GALLERY, are the AMBROTYPES. Try are traly a beeutiful Picture, aud Ip some respects a@ improvement querrestypes. The Gallery coutains quite « large collection Daguerreotypes of the Uni since 1860; members of the United Pierce and Cabinet, and many other . WHITREUESTS GaL- LBRY, No. 484 Ponnsylvania avenue, is wel) worth the troa- tie time, nov 26—tf DT sea RS.M.E. DARR & MISS E. C. HICKEY, FASHIONABLE MILLINERYand DRESS MAKING, No 410 Penn. avenue, dams & Co ’s Express. give their first second door west of Office. BASQUES, ©CLOAKS AND made in the best and latest style, at the shortest notice. ‘ N. B.—Children’s Presses made to order. Just received, alot of splendid French Head ‘done at the shortest notice, Tus Yacers, that ataiwart band of citizen soldiers who cherish recollections of the Ger- man /utierland, »ze to have their fifth annual ball on Tuesday night. tonic beauty and the circling waltg should got fail to visit Carusi’s. the old familiar Da- The admirers of Tew- | staves courts; Preaide \bitc men of the Nati Dresses and Bouquets. Cutting and Fi dec 13—1m* WANTED TO HIRE A BOY IN AP vate houre, to walt on geritiernen at d to do general housework during the Congress session Oae who can ceme well recommendsd and is use to such work will find a good and strady place— others need not apply. A slave preferred. Apply at2ls Pa Pea opposite Wiliards’ Hotel. * A NTLEMAN LIVING IN A NEAR county in Virginia, wishes to purchase a din- ing-room servant. One having such to sell can find a good customer by applying to dec 23—3t J. e Me UIRE, Auct. ANTED EITHER FOR RENT OR TO Purchase a small house, eontaining about five rcoms. The house to be a moderate distance ! from the Capitol. Address “Mrs H,’’ at this of- fice. dec 28 —3i# SITUATION WANTED—BY A KESPE T. \ able Woman, as Chambermaid, or to wash | and iron for a small family, and is willing to make herself generally useful. Apply at Mrs Sullivan’s, on A street, between the railroad and iron bridge. dec 28-31% ANTED—A GOOD COOK, WASHER, and ironer fora smali family. To such good wages will be given. Apply at Navy Yard Gate. dec 26—eotf ANTED—EVERY HOUSEKEEPER IN Washington and vicinity to know that we have received a fresh supply of that eg linperi- al, Gunpowder and Black Tea, which we will sell at the usual prices (50 and 25 cents) per Ib.- ‘The great demand speaks for the article WALL, BARNARD & CO., Auct., Comer Penna. avenue and 9th street. dec 2i—eolw AN TED—WANTED—WANTED—TO find persons in want of the following ar- ticles : French or German Looking Glasses Portrait or Picture Frames, round, oval or square Oil Paintings, large aud sma!l Marble-top Brackett Tables, in bronze or gold. All kinds of Pictures framed, and aay size Looking Glasses, or other work iu the gilding line done to order with dis atch Also, a lot of cas'-iron Bracketts, sultable for shelving, &c ,on hand. Terms moderate to sult the times, for cash. N.B—Old Work Regiilt, and Looking Glass Plates inserted. 255 Penna. avenue, opposite Kirkwood House. dec 19 JOHN WAGNER. OARDING.—MRS. DUVALL, No.351 Penn- sylvaniaavenue, opposite Browa’s Hotel, has sever! large and desirabie rooms, suitable for families or single gentlemen, which she will rent with board at moderate prices. She can also ac commodate six or eight table boarders. jy 30 tf OAKD, &c.—MRS. BATES,ON THES. W. corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street is prepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms, with or without board. Every effort will be made to render those comfortable who may favor her with thelr patronage. ap6—tf SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT F RICH JEWELRY GOLD WATCHES, SILVER and SILVER PLATED WARE, —The subscriber respectfully informs the pub- at his assortment of goods for the season is complete, embracing — Superior GOLD WATCHES, for ladies and gentlemen, fine Gold GUARDS, Vest and Fob CHAINS Kich JEWELRY of every description Silver TEA SETS, CUPS, SPOONS, FORK, LADLES, &c Heavy si KE BAS- ed CASTORS, KETS, TEA SETS, and TAULEWARE gene- rally. All of which he will sell on the most favorable terms SAMUEL LEWIS, 250 Pa. avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts. dec 17—2w S50 & EWARKD--A ROLL OF BANK dG Notes was lost on Sunday afternoon on tLe way from Browns’ Hotel up Penna. avenue, oth street, as far as H to 19th street. The roll contained one $100 bill, the balance in 20’s, 10's, and 5’s, amounting in all to about #230. The above reward will be paid to the person retarning the money to WM. POULTON 379 Sth strect, between Pa avenue and D st. dec 21—6t PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE ON THE PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MARRIAGE, BY M. B. LA CROIX, M. D., ALBANY, N. Y., 20 Pages and 130 Fine, Plain, and Colored Lith- ographs and Plates. Price onty Twenty Five Cents. Sent Free of Postage to ali parts of the Union. YHEAPEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED— J and containing nearly double the quantity of read- ing matter in that ef the FIFTY CENT OR DOL- LAR PUBLICATIONS It treats on the PHL YSIOL- OGY OF MARRIAGE, and the Secret Lafirmitles ond Divorder of Youth and Maturity, resulting from ex- cesses, which destroy the ~ physical and mental pow- “) ¥ ers, with Observations on - . Marriage, its duties and @isqualifications, their remedies; with Lithographs, illustratin: Anatomy and Physiology, and Diseases of the Re- productive Orgais of both sexes, their structure, uses, and functions. 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It Is a truth- ful adviser to the married and thosecontempilating marriage. Its perusal is particularly recommend- ed to persons entertaining secret doubts of their hysical condition, and who are conscious of hav- ng bezarded the health, happiness, and privileges to which every human being fs entitled. Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, or Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed, free of post- xe, to arts of the United States N. B —Those who prefer may consult Dr. LA CROIX upon any of the diseases upon which this book treats, either persenally or by mail. Medi- cine sent to any part af the Union according to di- rections, safely picked and carefully secured from all observation. Address Dr. M_B LA CROIX, No. 31 Maiden Lane, or Post Office Box 579 Albany, N. Y. Office open daily, from 9amto9pm and on Sunday from 3 until 5p. m. a Office REMOVED from No. 56 Beaver st. to 31 Maiden Lane, Albany, New York. dec 28—ly _ CHRISTMAS sony YEARS’ PRES. Se AREAT SALE OF BOUKS BY the WASH- 3 ington Book Company, at the store under the Dexter Hotel, second door west of Seventh street, on Louisiana avenue. A Book and gold W atch for one dollar A Book and silver Watch for one dollar A Book and gold Locket for one dollar A Book and gold Pencil for one dollar A Book and gold Ring for one dollar Book and gent’s gold Pin for one dollar and lady’s goid Pin for one dollar and Jady’s gold Ear Drops for one dollar and Pen for one di ‘ook and Pocket Knife for one dollar FEE A Book and Stationery for one doliar A Book and elegant Gift Book for one dollar Come one, come all, and give usa cali. Sign of red flag. WASHINGTON BOOK COMPANY. dec %4—iw USEFUL PRESENTS. NE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE kind in the city is G. FRANCIS’S, 490 Sev- enth street. He has not only every Housekeeping article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Brushes, Cabas, and other useful articles. His gouds are of an excellent quality, and he sells lower than anv one else inthecity Ifafriend of ours wished to know the best place to buy a Sett of Spoons, Knives and Forks, Tea Setts. Castor, Cake Bas- ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Knife to an_ Axe or \Vood-Saw, we would ai “go to FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you will be sure of getting goed articles, and at the very lowest p dec 19—if CHRISTMAS GIFT: OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well prepared for accommodating the public in geaeral with FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending th m to their distant friends in the coun- try. He al: staritly on & fine sup- iyof PICKLEDiand PRESERVED OYSTERS P Please cali on R SCH WARZE, cornet of 1ith aud E streets, or leave orders at his establishment corner of 10th street and Potomac river. dec 22-tf ture, &c., at Anct ary 3d, 1856, at 10 o'clock a m., | will | at the residence of a gentleman dec!ining heuse- keeping, on the corner of New Jersey avenue and B street south, near south Capitol gate, No. S51,, a good assortment of Household Etfects, su-h ag Mahogany Sofa and Chairs top Centre and other Tabics weod-seat Chairs Girandoles and Looking glasses Bureaus, Toilet Tables, &¢ China, Glass and Crockeryware Bedsteads and Bedding And many other articles Together with a lot of Kitchen Requisitcs Terms: $25 and under cash credit of 30 and 60 days, for sati notes, bearing interest from date A. GREEN, Auctionser N. B.—The House is for rent and the Furniture may be purchased at private sale previous to the day of sale. Apply on the premises. dec 23-4 ; over that sum a sfactorily endorsed By B. W. FURGUSON & CO., Auctioneers. ATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER-PLA- Fancy Articles, Clothieg. ‘@e —On SATURDAY NIGHT, the 29th instant at 7 o'clock, we will sell at our auction rooms, corner of 6th street and, Pennsylvania avenue, the following articles, viz: Gold and Silver Watches, 25 Plated and Silver Tea Sets 20 French China Tea and Coffee Sets Glass and Crockery Ware Also. a large assortment of Coats, Pants, Vests, &c. ether with many articles unnecessary to be dec 27-3} B W.FURGUSON & CO »Auc. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer EREMPTORY SALE OF SPLENDID Engravings at Auction.—On Monday, the Bist instant, at LL o'clock a. m_., and in the even gat7 p.m., 1 shall sell a large and valuable on of Line, Aquatint, and Mezzotint En- gravings, just imported. Sold on account of the | proprietor’s declining the busiacss. sae e attention of connoissures aud artists is in- superior works of Art, comprising uctions of Modern Masters ; en- graved by the best English engravers. finest lot of Engraving ever offered. A. GREEN, Auct. N.B.—Parties unable to attend Auction can bny at private sale at half the usual piice till Mon- day next. Goods on Free Exhibition at 500 Penn- sylvania avenue, near Adams's Express. the cheicest pi By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. WO STORY FRAME HOUSE and Lot n the First Ward at Public Sale —On SATURDAY, December 22d, at 3 shall sell part of Lot No.6, in 12 feet 6 inches on north L and 19th streets with the im- ovemeats, consisting of a neat two stery frame welling House. This property is situated in the vicinity of the new Western M: rty fora small family. if cash: the residue in 6, 12 and months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust J.C MeGUIRE, Auct. i> The above sale is pos sequence of the rain until MOND/ December 31st, same hour and place. JAS. C. McGUIRE. By A. GREEN *PYRUSTEE’S SALE — st, dated the 25th day 851, and recorded in Liber J.A.S., N wrds of Washington cou ned will seli at pul th day of January, 1856, at four yremises, Lot 18 in “quare street west, just above L the premises, 1 Square 140, fronti street, between 15t t-house, and is on the premises. virtue of a deed of of November, in the onc of the land MONDAY, the o'clock p m., on the No. 247, fronting on 12 Terms: Seven hundred dollars in cash ; the bal- ance in four notes of equal sums, at 3 6,9 and 12 months, to be well endorsed, with interest from the day of sale, secured by a deed of trust on the Deeds at the expense of purchaser if the terms of sale be net complied with in five days from the day of the sale, the tot will be re- sold. on three days’ notice, at the risk and Joss of the purchaser. JOHNSON HE dec 21—1t&ds By HUGH DOWLING & ¢ EGULAR DAY AND EVENING SALES. The subscribers, determined to devote their attention to the Auction and Commission Business, respectfully inform the public that they are prepared to receive all goods consigned to mblie anction ; that no exer- , Auctioncers. their care for sale at tiens on their part shall be spared best prices for the same by fair and impartial rep- resentations ; #das they intend to confine them- selves (oa strict cash business unless otherwise ordered, those sending goods to their sale sball be settled with immediatelg when the goods are de- liverrd to the buyers. Goods sent to them for eventny sales can be settled for next morning, if ular evening auction for the sale of merchandise can by this means be of yreat service to the community, whose is most respectfully solicited by the public’s obc- dient servants, HUGH DOWLING & CO, Auctioneers, PAY SALES—MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY mornings, at 0 o'clock, and every a e, No. 53, Varnum vouisiana avenue. and at ail other ervices may be re- 4 places where their Sales on the Market Square, oppor the Bank ef Washington, aticaded as ucval on Cash advances on consignments. HUGH DOWLING & CO , Auctloncers. dec 10 —eolm as Zs = oe C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer, = SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the riber, dated April 12, 1 23, folios 421, 4 21, one of the land records for Washi: county, I shall sell, at public auction, to th est bidder, on MONDAY afternoon. December at 1 o’clock, on the premises, the whole rare No. 471, fronting on south K and L, and 6th aad 7th streets west -third cash, the residue In 6, 12, and 15 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises All conveyancl: NAYLOR, Trustee. J.C. MeGUIRE, Auct Immedintely after the above. on the prem- ises, we shall sell, by virtue of a decd of trnst du- y recorded, &c., lots Nos. 3,4, 5 and 6, in Page’s subdiviston of square No. 390. ‘Terms as above purchaser or purchasers shail fail to com- ply with the terms of sale within five days there- after, the Trasiees reserve the right to resell, at nse of said defaulting purchaser. JOHN T. FENWICK, RICHARD WALLACH JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. nov L}-Yaw&ds [The above sale is postpened until NESDAY afternoon, January 9th, at 3 o'clock, on the premises JAS. C. McGUIRE, tue risk and ex dec 19—2aw&ds By JAS. C. McGUIRE. Auctioneer. \URSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE and Eligibly situated Real Estate.— Dy vir tue of two several deeds in trast from James A Wise and Harriet Ann Wise, his wife, bearing date respectively on the 7th day of April and the Sth day ef September, 1655, and duly recorded, nest of the treasurer of Association, will sell at AY, the 24th day of Jan uary, 1856, at o'clock p m.,on the premises, rtof Lot No. 12, in Square No. 429, beginning the same at a point on 7th street west on the frout line of said lot, at the distance of 40 feet from the southeast corner thereof, and running thence due west parallel to the seuth boundary line 100 feet to the rear line of said lot; thence due east 160 feet to the front line; thence south with said front line 15 feet to the with the buildings and consist of a three-story bric! The above property ts eligibly situated on 7th street west, between Gand H streets north, ard rapidly enbancing in valué, and offers a favorable ortunity for juvestinent. ‘he terms will be one-third cash, and balance in six and twelve months, for notes bearing inter- est from day ef sale secured by deed of trust upon the property; and if not complied with in six days after the sale the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expe: of the defaulting purchaser. the expense of the purchaver. the subscriber, at the the Fravklin Bu'ldin: pablic sale on THURS All conveyancing at WALLACH, JNO C. C. HAMILTON, ‘Trustees, JAS. C. MeGUIRE, dec 21—3taw&ds APPLES! APPLES: BBLS. PRIME BALDWIN APPLES Andover, and for 22—6t 101 Water street, Georgetown Heuipay PRESENTS FROM E' just received at E LA ‘ANCY ee. yotceeeee FRENCH THE LAKES, Pa. From Mavsna, Koy West, and California Cranteston, Dee 28.—The steamer Isabel arrived here to-day, having left Havans on the morning and Key Weston the evening of Tuesdsy. The Star of the West arrived at the latter place on Monday from San Junn, with 100 passengers and $500,000 in specie.— She left the same eveuing for New York. California advices state that the mines were yielding well. The English, French, and Sardinian residents of San Francisco oelebra- ted on a grand scale the fall of Sebastopol, on the 26th. The festivities wore broken up and &@ possession proceeded to the Russian consulate carrying the American and Russian flags tied to the Same staff. wv Indian troubles were appreeended in, the southern part of the State. 4 Niearague affairs were quiet. Walker was daily making additions tothe army. The new administration appears to give universal satis- faction to the native population. The news from China is unimportant. Piracies in the Chinese sea continue. The in surroction at Canton is believed to have been suppressed. The insurgents around the city had fled. Marine Disaster. Caantesroy, Dec. 23.—The ship Ashburton, of Newburyport, Mass., seven days out of New Orleans for Liverpool, went on American Shoals on the 22d, but was got off by remov- ing a portion of her cargo. Wew York Markets. New York, Dec. 29.—Flour is firm; sales 5,500 bbls. straight State $8 31; good Obio $8.62; Southern $9.37. Wheat is firm; sales of 1,000 bushels—South- ern white $2.12; red $2. Corn is firm; sales of 30,000 bushels Western mixed at 93c. Pork has declined; sales of 500 bbis. at $15. Beef is dull; sales of 200 bbls. Chicago re- packed at $14.75. Lard is firmer; sales of 300 bbls. at 12% Whisky has declined; sales of 150 bbls. Obio at 37e. Baltimore Markets. Battimore, Dec. 28.—Flouris firm. Sales of ibaa, a at $8.50, and City Mills at $8.374. . Wheat is unchanged; good to prime whites $1.95a$2.05, good to prime reds $1.85a$1.95. Corn is firm; yellow and white at 72a760. Provisions have a downward tendency— Beef is dull. Baltimore packed mess $18; Western mess $16. Mess Pork is lower. Sales ati7 75a18. Bacon has declined—shoulders lle—sides 114 a 12c. No hams reported. Lard is heavy at 12c in barrels, and 124413 in kegs. Stock Markets. New Yor, Dee 29.—Stocks are Cleveland and Toledo Railroad 71); E road 50; Illinois Central Railroad 96); gan Southern Railroad 914; Read 904 inia 6's 964; Missouri lowe’ JUNNYSIDE FOR SALE. —THE SUBSCRI- \ ber desiring to remove South, offers for sale this beautiful and highly improved farm, lying in Alexandria county, Va.,1 mile from the Bridge, or 2 miles from Centre Market, wit! easy access by Washington and Alexandria turp- ee er Alexandria Canal, which touch the ‘he farm contains 200 acres; 30 acres is in rood timber; the balance well laid off in arable fields and meadows. Also, about 50) fruit trees of va- rious kinds, well selected and planted jn suitable situations. The improvements consist of a cood Dwelling House of 5 rooms, beside gartct and basement; & house for overseer and hands, stabling for horses and cattle, with necessary sheds &c.. usual toa dairy and market farm. Persons desiring to purchase can get further in- formation by applying to BURKE & HERBERT, Alexandria, or to the subserib™ on the ines. Terms liberal. EDW. B. POWELL. nov 12—eotf OR RENT—THE SPACIOUS STORE and Warehouse now in the occupancy of Mr. H W. Biunt, situated on the corner of Gay and gh streets, immediately opposite Forrest Hell, in Georgetown, D.C. Possession given on the Ist January next. Apply to BLADEN FORREST, Cox’s Row, Georgetown, D. C. nov 22-eo6w* CHALSTMAS Ps W YEAR'S PRES- NTS. BE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF RICH Dress SILKS, which have been marked down at very low prices to close them out. Also, 2 lot of ladies’ rich Velvet, Moire Antique Slik and Cloth CLOAKS, embracing all the nov- elties of the season, and SHAWLS, tn every va- let} With a large assortment of fine French and Scotch embrolderies. in COLLARS, SLEEVES, POCKET HANDKERCHIFFS, & , &c T iu pursuit of useful, as well as ornamen- tal, preseuts for Christmas and New Year's, are particularly invited to call and examine ovr stock COLLEY & SEARS, No $2} 7th street, 3 doors north Pa. avenue. dec 21—10t RICH WELRY. HAVE JUST RE VED A LARGE AND rich ossortment of FINE JEWELRY for the ‘days, comprising rich Cameo, Mosiae end Pins and E: , of the latest | ve Buttons, Studs, and a variety of other collection of Silver Gob- lets, Cups, Napkin R poons, &c_, together with some superior t kee; ing Watches, in gold and silver cases, which | ain selling at New York etty — and no advance on account of the increasing demand for my goods Sign of the Large Eagle. Pennsylvania avenue, No. 418, dec 22—1W ff. 0 HOOD N ESSRS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their arrangements for the ap- proaching season, ‘fully invite attention to their large and varied stock, which includes, in addition to a superb collcction of BOOKS, a large assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegant and recherche ees particularly — for Christmas and New Year Presents. ee 2i—tr LOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at THE LAKES, A dec 4—tf 504 Pennsylvania avenue. NHE PRETTIEST CAKE IN THE DIv- trict, now on exhibition in the window of ARNY’S CONFECTIONERY, Georgetown, to gether with four others, will be disposed of on Monday Evening, the 3ist instant, by Raffle; or sooner, if the chances are all taken. Price, Fifty Cents per chance dec 22-1w PHRENOLOGY. ADAME FRICK’s (LATE OF BALTI- more) compliments to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen in this city, would inform them that she has opened her studio at No. 517 I street, near Sixth, where she is prepared to furnish Phreno- logical Charts on the shortest notice. This is no humbug, but the result of years of scientific re- search and experience. Terms moderate. A cal! is solicited from those desiring to know them- selves. dec 14—T,Th&Sim SS Se HE PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF Henry Clay. 1 volume, octavo, $2.50. dec 4—tr FRANCK TAYLOR. ABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOUDS, / CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, &., at 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and ith streets. dec 20 JOHN F. ELLI8. SELLISCG OFF CH ISHING TO CLOSE OUT MY STOCK of RIBBONS, LAC EMBROUIDER- IES, AND FANCY NOTIONS, for the purpose of making a chasge in my business, 1 will offer bargains to ali who will favor me with a call. A. TATE, No. 314 Pa. avenue, bet. 10th and 1ith sts ~ dec 21—co6t (Intel) SILVER AND SILVER-fFLATED GOODS. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF USEFUL 4% and fancy SILVER GOODS, consisting of Goblets, Cups, Fish, Pie, and Cake Knives, > serve and Sugar aes Dessert Spoons; Knife, Fork and Spoon in setts; Salt Stands; N mn Rings, Card Cases, Porte Monnaies, Fork, Castors, Cake Baskets, &c, at reasonable 4 by SAM’L LEWIS, Jeweller and Silversmith, Pa. avenue, between 12th and 13th sts. dee 22—6t _ Z. M.A. TYSON & SISTERS {RENCH AND ENGISH FEMALE SEMI- NARY, for day pupils, on F street. between 12th and 13th streets For terms, &c., circulars be bad at Se and at the }nstitution. dec im £ GOODS FOR PRESENTS at ELL! 306 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. dec 85