Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Aft the Star Bwiildings, corner of Pennsylvanie avenus and Eleventh streat, By W. D. WALLACH, ‘Wil be served to subscribers by carricrs at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% @ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week, [7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Evening — Star. KIRKWOOD HOUSE. HE PROPRIETORS HAVE THE PLEAS- ure to announce that they have made many improvements to their HOTEL, re | accordance with the advancement and re- finement of the age. They give their sole care and attention to its management, with an unspar- regard to the wants and comfort of guests, of first-class atthe usual and established rates hotels. J.H.& A. W. KIRKWOOD, JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEA ™ WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE ' GROCEKIES, ' Commission & Forw: Merchant eneral INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuineton City, D.C. N. B.—Cou Merchants are to give me a call before purchasing oc tly DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY ALADY. Me. A.C REDMOND HAVING removed to her NEW ROOMS, or “h st -» between Hand I, is to take LIAENESSES in the best style of the art PICTURES weil taken and put up in embossed nov 22-tf cases for FIFTY CENTS. MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Homeopathy, Office 231" corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10 a.m. to3 . ™. Doctor Stanislas Fiernisz, having returned from — with improved health, will attend to the ce practice of his profession. Le Docteur parle Frangais. Der Doctor Spricht Deutsch. dec 17—Im* COFFIN WAREROOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- ¢ KERS—residence4i8 Seventh strect, between G and H streets. Interments procured inany ground orcemetery. Coffins, Caps, Shaouds, Carriages. Hearse, and every article for interments o , we guarantee to keep dead for any length of time. jy u— MATS!—HATS! EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- fonabie Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 424 Pa. avenue. dec 3—-f NEW FRUITS_NEW FRUITS. EW RAISINS, FiGS, CRANBERRIES, Currants, Lemons, paper shell Almonds, Pickles, in vinegar and spiced, at 62 cents a hun- dred; Hermetically-sealed Fruits; women bk “e = of ail kinds very superior and cheap; of Jellies in r= raoage 25 cents. w variety of fres! east of Jackson Statue. nov 13 Z. M. P. KING. CONFECTIONERY! HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washi: m that he has purchased the well-known ‘ionery establishment of John Miller, whieh he will carry on with increased facilities for ministering to the tastes of those who may favor him with their pa- tronage. He will manufacture and ee en tof fancy and ornamental CONF assortment’ TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, Sead JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, 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 in the most fashion- delicacy and luxury, able style, with punctuality and attention. He has just received a large assortment of for- BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, F1GB. PRUNES, &c., in fancy boxes and ornament cartons. iso, MIDS, and other decorations for the table, at Din mer and Supper Parties. , THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and Lith streets, south side. R i the best q furnished at short notice, on the Most reasonal terms, and at all hours of the might. Having the exclusive right of Crump’s Patent a great and nice articles, suitable for the season. For sale at my store, a few steps north- FIGURES, PYRA- 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; Prench 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 and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the most telebrated manufacturers, is bar gf to offer unusual inducements,and re- spectfully solicit your ane ae influence. dec tt = P. HOOVER. BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive assortment of first quality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at unusually low prices. Our stock consists in [— OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS ‘Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS White and colorea SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. M: our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, dec8 (intel& Globe) — neat to Iron Hall. A SENERAL INVITATION TO EX- amive one of the largest and best assortments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS, ever exhibited to a Washi: m pudlic. Persons wishing to purchase, will find they can be ‘commodated on the most liberal terms, by early ac plication at the Music De; Star Bull 7 GEO HILBUS, Agent’ Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dec %—tr 7 MARBLE WORK—MARBLE WORK! FOR SAL SALE. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A variety of American and Italisn MARBLE MONUMENTS, of beautiful and highly finished workmanship, to which invites the attention of the public. Persons in want of Mon- uments, or any other kind of marble work, wiil find it to their advan’ to give himacall. The marble and work ip is of the best Guality, and will be sold as low as similar work can obtained at the North. ‘Also, on hand. a large stock of bly anished » MARBLE MANTELS, which will be sold at re- @ Prices ALEXANDER RUTHERF ORD. Marble and Brown Stone Yard one dvor from Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Elegant SALOON AND RESTAURANT, Conducted on the plan of Taylor § Delmonico’s New York. LA AND GENTLEMEN CAN PRO- cure atall hours BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER and SU PPER, served in the best style at a few minutes’ notice. All the delicacies of the season constantly on Members of and others taking rooms can make desirable arrangements on moderate terms to have their meals furnished. E it dink and for the ac- legant dining rooms a commodation messes or destrous of taking their her Strangers vis ting the city will find this estab- lishment a great convenience, and are respectful- ly invited to casl and examine it. Cc. GAUTIER, _dec15—eolm 252 Pennsylvania avenue. STUART'S CANDIES. UST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE case of Stuart’s celebrated STEAM CANDY, —— Su; Plums, Vanilla Cream, other kinds. For sale at . Z. M. P. KIN 265 Vermont avenue, corner L5th and I sta. c= CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at THE LAKES, dee H—tf 504 Penasylvania avenue. é i PHRENOLOGY, ADAME FRICE’S (LATE OF BALTI- more) com; nts to the Ladies and Gen- demen in this city, would inform them that she | has opened her studio at No. 517 1 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 call is solicited from those desiring to know them- selves. dec 14—T ,Th&Sim THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or MR. W. HENRY PALMER, Wit meet 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- notices addressed to them. W.HENRY PALMER, Director i “e 7 WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, JANUAR Y 7, 1856. MORE NEW GOODs. Jan H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE complete In his stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress oer Rich ma and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Bleck and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a mae ronan na poser nels, Blankets, and Dr, is » My stock being desirable and cheap pt rohesers will find it to their advantage to call opens fully ———- J. H. SMOOT. nov ii-tf MOVA. RE HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- | spectfully inform his customersand the _— generally, that he has removed his ‘ore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will kcepa full and well-selected assortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to do a much er business, he feels assured that he can Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having st for a number of years in Germany, Eng! and France, he is confident that he can please all those who may favor him withacall. Feeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the saine. @. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affec tions tind this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature AP gs bya little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or cage ret remedy they may easily ward off what may e! rove a yas winter compenion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly appreciated as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, and Coens the reduction in price,) economi- cal re ies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold ai 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale by PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & CO.; and retail by most D: ts. In Alexan- @ria by PEEL & STEVENS; Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. oct? es GAMBLER’S TRICKS WITH CARDS XPOSED AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. Green ; price 25 cents. MORGAN’S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- SONRY: containing all the Degrees of the Order conferred ina Master’ Lodge, as written by Capt. Wm. Morgan; price 25 cents. HOME COOR BOOK: containing several hun- dred excellent ae } Price 25 cents LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of gal- lantry, a sara a the Lager of a courtship through its entire Or isms oh love, en ona of love = the mluabeeti century, rules for telling thecharacters and dispo- sitions of woman; eee LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY: containing ctical advice on improving the complexion, the r, the 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 susceptible, and aiso upwards of one hundred receipts for va- rious cosmetics, ofls, ; only 25 cents. Any of the above ks can be ht of the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh it, Op- eee the Post Office, where he keeps on hand all CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, and NEWSPAPERS, BLANK BOOKS, PENS, INK, PAPER, STATIONERY of all kinds, CHILDREN’S’ TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS, ABC CARDS, PLAYING and VISITING CARDS, BALL, &c. nov 6—3ms GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. Cosb‘ for Dental operations for a number of years, ani take pleasure in reco him to the citi- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth ape every plan that is practised in the United States. Geo. P. Ho'dman, M. D. B. W. Towles, M.D. A. V. Payne, M. D, DUS. doun B. M. Francisco, M.D.” Office over Ford & Bre ’s, No. 20, corner of llth street and Pa avenue. nov $7—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat-, ent coatinuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. Dr. M- is determined to keep pace with every im] tin Dentistry, and will strive to please pe profit his patrons. me REFERENCE: Rev. Dr. Gurley, Hon. R H Gillet, Dr. Binney, Hon. 8 A Douglas, Hon. C Mason. Dr R P Patterson, Hon. A O P Nicholson, Dr. R Coolidge, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—tf TOPHAM & NORFLET'S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hail. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORF LET of this city, respectfully announce thelr friends and the public, that they have com- jusiness at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortinent of—Menas’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES. MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of ee a for city and country use. ds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse Spoke and Dust BRUSH- ES. CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, &c., &c. All material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been tical ‘workmen for several years, we feel it that our work cannot be sur , either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we nope to merit, a respect y solicit, a share of public patronage Pasticular attention pald to covering ‘Frunks and re) ing all kinds of work. ‘Senden ’ tools constantly on hand. nov 7—-tf \LT’S, ALLEN’ ROBBINS, and LAW rence & Co.’s nt revolving hammer, five and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good assort- each. American RAZORS of the best quality, razor warranted. ‘or sale — =. K. LUNDY, dec 11 No. 128 Bridge street, NE LIBRARY EDATIONS of Campbell, EF Milton, Dryden, Bryant, Halleck, Longfel- low, Shak: Byron, Pope Moore, Hemans, Joauna, Balilie, Cowper, Thomson, Willis, St urn Geldemith, Seok, ae Chaucer, many Poets, may be at mod- erate prices, at the of the A fine editions, in morocco and calf b! man’ of beau! y illustrated ; most of im- pees MAS BE SERVED ( IES) WITH every variety of Cosmetic Articles accom- panying the toilet, at THE ae -BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. 2 IHOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- pracy tas that he is fully prepared to execute all or- ers for PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING at his large and convenient Establishment, 7th st. three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. The business of the old firm, and all other work entrusted to him will meet with promt attention. THOMAS McGILL, Seventh street, between D and E, Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 4—eolm STEWART’S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOMS.—Our PICTURES are perfectly life-like, with a beautiful brightness, and having an elegant smooth and beautiful soft tone, they are not surpassed, If equaled, in the United Siates. 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 16—eo2m NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss 8. J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post Office, Bridge street, Scsmstewn, in order to reduce her stock of goods before the Spring sea- son, she will sell at cast a handsome assortment of EMBROIDERY, DRESS TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec 18—St&eotm $5 REWARD —1 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 Saturday night, the &th instant. She is about 24 years old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, ood figure, and likely She has a variety of clothing and took with her her feather bed end bedding. WM F PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 596 New Jersey avenue. NEW YORK HatTs. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in pe aT mind that the plan which I & adopted six months ago, of selling HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, is in success- ful operation, consequently those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are 4 not charged eesti) Bil id cent. extra profit to offset bad debts ; The very best and most fashionable DRESS HATS, at $350, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best $3 Hat south of New York; anda first rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, $2 50. A full supply of black and brown FELT HATS, and Childre *s Fancy Goods, at verv low prices. Small profits and quick sales is the motto. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, Opposite Dexter’s Hotel. 1 have made a ements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calfskin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or ng sale, which I offer for the un- precedented low price of $362}. I have shown them to competent judges, who pronounce them to be the best Boots for the price in the United States. 1 also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT, made of the very best French calf skin patent leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. Competition is out of the question. AIlLI askis for gentlemen to come and see for themselves Terms positively cash. dec 6—eo3m H. SEMKEN, Jeweder, 330 Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, HAs RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, such as F lor- 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 iso, a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted ee] QR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A pares assortment of fine Silverware, Pitsh- ers, tors, Creams, Goblets, Cope Forks and Spoons, (sterling.) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives; 34) Sosa! Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons, FANCY ARTICLES, French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Po:tmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit eve eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, an Opera Glasses. il We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. Al our <= are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. il?” Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted; Gold Pens repointed, an Engreving 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 NOTICE OF CONTINUATION, AMES H. SHEKELL HAVING SUCCEED. ed to the business of Sheke!l & Brothers. and located at No. 279 F street, corner 13th, will epen January 1. 1956. with an e1 tire new and fresh stock of GRUCERIE:! together with a full and complete assortment of fine WINES, BRANDIES, CORDIALS, &c., allof which have been selected with care, ex- clusively for families, and to which he invites the inspection of his friends, the patrons of the late firm, and the public. intending to keep for sale all the desirable varieties afforded by the firm. dec 29—1m MUSIC FOR PRIVATE PARTIES AND SOIREES. ESSRS. SCHEEL AND FISCHER RE- spectfulty inform the admirers of good mu- sic, that they are prepared to attend to the con ducting of musical performanae on the Piano and Violin, at Private Parties and Soirees, during the season, and beg leave to assure their patrons that they will produce (unchanged) the best selections of uss and Labitzky, and other approved com- posers ; and with a view and hope to give entire satisfaction, they will perform at intervals selec- tions from the most admired Operas. Their terms will be moderate. Apply at No 316, next to Iron Hall, to Mr. Fis- cher, or to Mr. Scheel, at his residence, No. 4162 Fourteenth st. jan 2—eo2w GIFT BUOKSTURE GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS: AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- 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 che buyer, containing te name of some ift, which is ited on the spot. Among the Bites are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT, dec 8—tr CorerPa av. and 11th st. SEFUL 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, 35 Cabas, and other useful articles. His goods are of an excellent quality, and he sells lower than anv one elseinthecity If afriend 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 Wood-Saw, we would say. ‘‘g0 to Gating gesd sitchen, and’ ct'the wary’ lowest nj al t Brice. n dee 19—tf A’ BUMS; French Portfolios; Bibles and Prayer Books, bound in moroccoand velvet, with and without clasps; Bagley’s and Morton’s Gold Pens in gold and sliver cases; gold Pencil Cases; Rogers’ finest Penknives, imported direct from the manufacturer; fine editions of Ameri- and English authors, in fine bind- and London from Paris by FRANCK TAYLOR. ———_ ( j argent GL4SSES—The largest and ches! est assortment in the city at es 410) F, BLLIis, LAKES, puecenneteet- Sneath Speman ate GOODS FOR PRESENTS at ELLIS’ 504 Pa. avenue, near Adam’s Express. Fx fay DS at me § avenue, near 10th street. “ ‘ Se EE cee EB, Anniversary of the Battle of Now Orleans. FIRST ANNUAL BALL oF THE UNION GUARDS. HE MEMBERS OF THE UNION GUARDS ipectfully announce to their friends, eneral, that they intend giving bv egh Bail on the evening of January The Committee pledge themselves that no pains orexpense will be spared to give satisfaction to each and every one who may honor them with ry Guards of Balti- t and the public in their First Annua! their presence. The Union and Montgome more are invited, and wii! be The bali will open with a Grand Promenade, after which the presentation of a flag, by the la dies, will take place. A full Military and Cotillon Band has been en- ed for the occasion. ickets ONE DOLLAR; to be had of mana- gers, members, and at the door. Executive Committee. Lieut. O. Calaghan, Sergt. Harrison, Capt. John Reese, Lieut. Walker, Lieut. Donnell. Sergt. Lacke Vamos Tucker. m Reception Committee. Ensign Walmsley, Owen O’Hara, Sergt. Shea. Michael Doran. Floor Managers. Michael Maroney, Sergt. Lackey, Daniel McCabe. PRO BONO PUBLICO! TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL Franklin Fire Company! in honor of the Birth-night of the illus- trious Ur. Franklin. HE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nounce to their friends and the public that ‘ive their Twenty-ninth Annual Ball on THURSDAY EVENING, January 17th, 1956, at Carusi’s Assembl) sfaction our annual bells have iven and the entire success attend: them, inspires us with renewed energy pledge curselves to make this bal! one of the brightest that has ever given brightness to the history of balls in the annals of the company No exertions will be sj to the enjoyment and p! Lonor us with their presence Obliging and expsrienced F locr Managers have been selecte+ whose every exertion will be to give satisfaction in regard to the floor. Supper will be furnished by an experienced red that may contribute easure of those whe msy Confections, lce Cream, Fruit, &c.. will be pro- vided by one of our city’s most skillfu. confec- r A favorite Cotillon Band has been engaged for ‘Tickets ONE DOLLAR—<dmitting a gentle- will be allowed in the hall ex- mab and ladies ‘The entire company will act as the Committee : m H Fanning, J Williamson, Wm M Payne, Moran, dec 18—Tit&Jan 15,16,17 COTTAGE HOME SCHOOL, OR YOUNG LADIFS.—ON MASSACHU setts avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh The duties of this Institution will be - A. COX, Principal. 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 may be had at the al Bookstores, and at the Jnstitution. resumed on Wednesda) 1 Treasvay DePaRTMENT, Dec. 1, 1255. 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 1812, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demanity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and “| for stock of the loan of 1946, redeemable on the 12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2 per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3lst of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March aiid prior to said Ist of June next, 2 premium of Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist cf January After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philade!phia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. _dec 3—dtJunel 'W YKAR PRESENTS At 306 Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10t! JOHN F. ELLIS. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. LL THE NEW BUOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. Caspar, by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World.” The br aes Story Book, or the *‘Good Step \wood, a new juvenile book, by the the Heir of Redcliffe. |, and Adventures of Gilbert Go. , by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of Ten Years amo! Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six , the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen. Blank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices. ILLINGTON’S Estal ment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and : EO OTWITHSTANDING THE UNPRE- cedented great rush at our store dari: week we bave a few more fine Fancy Work Boxes, Books, Card Cases, &c. ‘we are determined to run off at our JOHN F. ELLIS, avenue, near 10th street. 2 ee ATS NE IEE Oi WO SUPERB PIANOS RECEIVED this week, which, in addition to our usual inakes our stock the most complete Give us a call if you wish a good * JOHN F. ELL 306 Pa. avenue, between 8th and 10K ats, FANCY STATIONER MACHE PORT AND PAPIER | ‘% BLOTTERS, &c., st THE LAKES, NO. 938. THE WEEELY sTAR. ‘This excellent Family and News Journal—cen- taining a greater variety of interesting reeding than can be found in any other—is publisbed on Satur- zy morning. vues. Single copy, per AMRUM .......0000--ere-e0-81 OF Five 8 ‘Fen 3 ‘Twenty copies... 7” Caen, invanascy IN apvance. s ae ‘ln wrappers be procmied ot eaacieee emnsaianehy Etter the bavke of the paper. Priceo—Tuaex Cents. PostMastERs whoact as Will bealowed 2 commission of twenty oe EVENING STAR. THE BLOOMER REMONSTRATES. Wasaineron, Jan. 5, 1855. Now, Mr. Eddtor, please keep cool, won't you? for you know Sally says it don’t agree with one’s health to get excited, nor irritated like. Then I am such an exemplification of good nature—a whole Star full of naughty sayings would only make me laugh; and. as Punch says, “laugh and grow fat.” I find myself improving finely on the Washington doses so kindly and nobly administered. Now, here haye I been sitting for full five minutes, trying to contrive, in the ignorance of my simplicity, what terrible misdemeanor I am guilty of, that has subjected me to such & scathing reprimand from the wise editor of the brilliant little Star. Can't think for my soul why he wishes to send me into the kitchen, when I would a leetle rather sit up stairs; or why he isin such a hurry to get me tied to those little responsibilitics—a half dozen, of whose ‘‘wee prattle’’ might be rather con- fusing to me at such times as I wished to say something pretty to witty and indignant ed- itors or pert Sallys, Now please don’t hurry mo ; all these things in due season. My very kind and indulgent papa says (and who knows better than he) that I am ‘“‘o’er young to marry yet.”” Pray, in the meantime, what is more fashionable than to spend a winter in Washington seeing, and, most of all, being seen? Really, 1 don't know of anything that will carry the pale from it. Be consistent now, and read Sally a lecture ; for she says she is an anti- quated spinster—which I don’t plead guiliy to. And now that it is Leap Year, it must be she is very unattractive if she remains so, for gentlemen, you know, are very delicate about denying the ladies anything—(those, I mean, who don’t wear Bloomers, of course.) Then, L learn, on pretty good authority, thatshe has aspired to a position under government. Why i have'nt even sent in my credentials yet, whereas she is in full swing, pen-dulated and counter-poised, according to governmental rules And now, Mr. Editor, don’t you think if na- ture ‘* blocked me out a man,” she committed @ great error in moulding me a woman? A word on a paragraph in Thursday's pa- E. Hunt, M. D Pant per, saying ‘ Harriet wear Bloomers as our Washington lady M. D does,’ No, I was perfectly aware of the fact before. She happening to be on the shady side of fifty, like Sally, perhaps thinks them ‘* not becoming ;’’ though, not like Sally, she is short and fat. Yet a nobler woman Boston boasts not of, nor one more earnestly engaged in the elevation of hersex. And yet lingers in my ear the ‘God speed you sister,” she ut- tered when singling me from the class, and then she said : “I cannot leave you withouta word jof encouragement; for thefe is that in your step which tells me your path will bea rough one in diving, beeause of the principles which you have espoused.” Sweetly lingers the memories of such and other hours as I tread the “ rough pave of Washington.”’ Yes, as music it lingers. Lypra. DESCRIPTION OF A WALTZ. BY BEN JONSING. When we got into the place, we found a great large room, as big as a meetin’ house, lighted up with smashin’ big lamps, covered all over with glass hangings. The ladies looked as nice as little angels, their faces are as white as if they dipped them into a flour barrel; such red cheeks I haint seen in ail Sleepy Hollow ; their arms all covered with gold bands. chains, and shiny beads; such lips you never did see—they looked ‘‘come kiss me all over ;”’ their eyes looked like diamonds ; their waists drawn to the size of a pipe stem ; d made to look like they were undergoing « regular cutting-in-too opperation by tyin’ a string tight round ‘em; and their bosims—Oh, Lordy! all covered up in laces and muslins, they rose, then fell, then rose again, like— : I don’t know what it was like, exceptin’ the breathin’ of a snowy white goose, chucked Oh in a tight bag; with his breast just out! Was a pretty good immitation. gals. risin’ higher and higher, till I thought m biler would bust less I let out steam, bounced smack into the middle of the room. knives!’’ bawled I at the top of my voice ; “for I will be shot if any dad-blasted, long all impose on gals that ar way whereI am!’ and | was just goin’ to pitch bearded feller right into ‘em promiscuously when my mer- gt cei me by the arm, and said, “‘ sto en? are rarein’ and pitchin’ to get away from ’em ' Do you ‘spose I can stand still as a mile post and see gals suffer so?” “Look,” says I, “ there is a gal almost broken down, and read: to give up to that ‘rang o of a feller? Yonder is another, so faint her head has fallen onthe bosom of the monster??? I tell you I was ashy, I felt like I could jump into ’em like a catamount into a pig pen. When I looked into my merchant's face I thought he would have bursted. He laft and laft, and squatted down and laft. “Why,” says he, “ Ben, that is nothing but the red war waltz they are dancin’, and them gals aint tryin’ to get away from them fellers—they are only caperin’ to make the fellers hold ‘em the tighter, kase they like it. The more the gals caperpthe tignter they wish to be squeezed. As to layin’ their heads on the fellers bosoms that’s verycommon in this city. They ges to be married some of these days, and they want to be accustomed to it, so they won't be a blushin’ and turnin’ pale when the n tells the groom to salute the bride. is nothin’ like bein’ used to such things.” “You may take my hat,” says I to my merchant. 7. was tusk in thet Gime.” I tell you though it was the first time lever seed the like before. I have seen the Indian hug and the Congo dance, but I tell you this war walts knocks the hat crown out of oreryihing I ever seed. Arter I got out of the way and every- thing commenced goin’ on agin, the music got faster and faster—eOh, it was as fast and as . After the galls and youngsters had walked round for s considerable spell, the music struck up—and such music! It was a big horn and a little horn, a big flute and a little fiute a big fiddle and a little fiddle, and sucha squeakin’, squallin, bellowin’, groanin’, I never heard before ; it was like all the rats, pigs, and frogs in Christendom had concluded to sing together. They called it German Po- ker. I ’spose it was made by some of them Cincinnati Germans, in immitation of the squealin’ at a pork packery, and I guess it So soon as the music struck up, such a sight! The fellows caught the gals right around the waist with one hand, and pulled them right smack up in kissen’ order, with the gals bosoms agin their bosoms, and gals chins restin’ on the fellers’ shoulders. At this the gals be- an to sorter jump and caper, like they were agoin’ to push °em away; but the fellers’ just caught hold of the other hand and held it off, and began to jump and caper two, just like the I swon upon a stack of bibles you nover seed such a sight! There wassome two dozen gals held tight in the arms of them fellers—they a rairin’ and jumpin’, and pushin’ em back- wards over the room, (as I thought tryin’ to get away from them,) and the fellows holdin’ on to’em tighter and tighter, the more the gals jumped and capered, the tighter they squeezed the gals, till at last I begun to think the thing was being carried too far for fan. I was a little green in these mutters, and seein’ the gals tryin’ harder and harder to get away, as I thought, and the fellers holdin’ tighter and tighter, it was very natural I should take the part of the gals. So my dander kept a “ Thunder and lighting! everybody come here with shot guns, six-shooters, and butcher ‘ll_be ceased,”’ says I, “if I will see the wimin’ folks imposed on? Leok what them fellers are doin’ and how hard the gals breakfast, and they taxed me tew shillin 'Twasa good price, but I gin it to ‘em. Twas enough any way. Well, when I came down to Hartford, I took t agin, next mornin’, and whenI asked ‘em how much, they look ste sndeall bet dollar. wer. I at ’em a at after I'd paid fet Law how much it would cost a fellow to board along atthat rate; and I tell you what. I pooty seen found out that "fore end of a month it would make a fellow’s furious as a northwester! The gals rared agin, the fellers hugged tighter, and the mu- sic makers puffed out a blowin’. Then the gals and fellers — round like so many tops run mad. The fellers leaned back and the girls leaned to em ; the gals fine frocks sailed out and popped in the air like sheots on a clothes-line of a windy day, and the fellers coat tails stood out so straight that an egg would not have rolled off; their faces were as fixed and serious as a sarment. Around they went—it makes me so dizzy to think of it. Pop went the coat tails, crash went the music, and pitty-patty, ramp dum- ble de thump went the feet of all yy and by, as beautiful a craft as ever you seed in the shape of a woman, laying close upon a long bean-pole lookin’ feller, came sailin’ at the rate of fifteen knots an hour down our way, whilst a fatdumpy woman, and a hump- shouldered, beaf-eaten, sort of a feller, at the same time went up the other. I seed there were to be some bumpin’, and naturally trembled for the consequences. Sure enough, ca-whollop they came together, and slap-dash the whole on ’em fell flat into the middle of the floor carrying along with them everybody standing near Such a mixin’ up of things as then took pee hain’t occurred before or since old father eah unloaded his great ark. There was legs and arms, white kids and penellas, patent leather and satin gaiters, shoe-strings, and Gaiters, neck-ribbons and guard-chains, fale> curls and whiskers, wom: ustlee and pocket bandkerchiefs, allin a Fa and gals ickin’ and squalin’, and the tellers a grunt- in’ and apologisin’. “Ob, lordy!’’ says I—for I was considera- bly flustrated at the sight—*‘ stop that music, blow out the lights, or all hands shut thei eyes till these wimmin folks get unmixed ’”’ At this such a laugh you never heard. “Why, Col. Jonsing,”’ says my merchant, ‘‘ that is nothing; it frequently happens, and is one of the advantages of the red war waltz If the gals aint learned how to mix with the world, how they ever get along?” “‘T would rather have ‘em all a little mix- ed,” says I, +‘ but that is too much of a thing. However, let us leave, for I seed enough of the sorry in that pile jast now to satisfy me fora week,’ and at that we bid “em good night and left, promising to go tothe next one and take a few lessons in the com mon porker and snoutish dance. How I camo out maybe I may tell you in another letter. Your friend, Bes Jonsine, of Sleepy Hollow —— <o—___—_—_ THE BULL DOG. The bull dog is the most brutal and the least intelligent of its species, its depressed fore- head, its underhanging jaws and bloodshot eyes, unite in forming the personification of the savage. Although capable of some attach- ment, it cannot be relied upon as a friend. So utterly without intellect is the courage of the bull dog that it will,attack anything that gives offence. This dog has never been a pet in the United States, but in England, among a large class of citizens, it is carefully raised and em- ployed in bull-baits. In these bull-baits the dog, while fastened to the nose of some un- fortunate bull, has one leg after another cut off with a knife to test its courage. and this display has been hailed by the plaudits of the rural population, and the encouragement of the scions of the nobility! History relates that Alexander once witnessed a bull dog at- tack a tame lion, and being willing to save the lion’s life, ordered the dog to be taken off, ‘** but the labor of men and all their strength could not loosen the irefal and deep biting teeth.‘’ The dog was then mutilated by its keeper, and not only its limbs but its body were severed from its head, “‘ whereat the King was wonderfully moved, and sorrowfully repented of his rashness in destroying a beart of so noble a spirit’’—a very natural feeling, one would suppose, to every generous mind Many yeurs ago an English ship was at one of our docks, on board of which was a bull-dog. The animal was so ferocious that he gained an extensive reputation. Chained at the gang- way ofthe ship, he spent all the livelong day in the hopeless task of springing at every per- son who passed along either on pleasure or business The owner, first mate of the vessel, would sit for hours and detail the wonderful feats of this mighty dog. Crowds of idler= daily collected, and there stood the hero, or rather, there raved the insane creature at the multitude, each individual indulging the vague hope that he would presently break loose and pitch into somebody, and thus show his prowess. Among the idlers was an Indian who occa- sionally visited the city, and made afer pence by shooting an arrow at pennies stuck in the end ot astick. U; the very appearance of the Indian the bull dog was particularly vio- lent, greatly to the amusement of the fellow, who took a malicious pleasure in irritating the animal. The mate finally interfered, and told the Indian to go away lest the dog might break loose andeathimup. The Indian, not the least alarmed, in broken English an- nounced to the crowd that if the dog was brought down to the ground, and chainod to a post, he would, for five dollars, fight the doz with nothing but his hands and tecth. Tho money was raised, and the mate, after expres- sing much reluctance at the idea of having the Indian killed, brought the dog down from the ship and fastened him to a post. The Indian at away his bow and arrow, his knife, and aid his neck bare, and rolled up his shirt sleeves A ring was formed, and the battle commeneed. The Indian approached the dog crawling upon all fours, barking and growling as if he was one himself. The bull dog meanwhilo jumped and fumed at the mouth, while his eyes amed living fire with irritation. The Indian, however, kept up his pantomine, and gradually brought his face in fearful proximity to the dog's teeth. The mate now interfered for he felt confident the Indian would get killed; but the crowd oer poree mye rt — a upon “‘seeing the thing out.’’ Amu’ lence sao between San combubsnta. The dog straining his chain in his anxiety to reach the Indian until it was straight as a solid bar of iron. Suddenly the Indian seized the bull dog's under lip between his teeth, and in an instant whirled himself with the dog over on his back So unexpected was the attack, and so perfectly ve was the dog with his feet in the air, and his jaw imprisoned, that he re- covered his astonishment only to give forth ells of pain; whereupon the Indian shook Lin @ moment as a cat does a mouse, and then let go his hold. The dog, once so savage, put- ting his tail between his legs, retreated from his enemy and screamed with terror to get beyond the reach of the chain. A Green Yaxxez.—The editor of the Knickerbocker says: I should like you to have seen a specimen of a green Yankee who came down the sound in a Hartford steamer with me He had never been to York before, and he was questions of everybody on board the boat. lowever, if he was “green as grass,’ he was picking up a good deal of i ery —— will — ax stand him in good ste: ereafter. Oneo! eom parisons struck me decidedly original : “Up to Northampton,” said he, “I sot down, and ciphered up pocket-book look as if had stomp'd on to it!” Sam an : se = Sek never employed @ more striki