Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FURLISHED EVERY AFTERNOONS, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Af the Star Buildings, corner of Penmsylvant« evenus ard venth street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packazes at 37 Qonts per month. To mail subscribers the sub- pription price ls THREE DOLLARS AND FIP- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for «ix months, aud ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. {J SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN®. TY” Ebening VOL. VIL WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1856. CU ay morning. Stage copy, per sanum esecsoeseoseres Gl 2S + sro THE WEEKLY STAR TWhis excellent Family and News Journal—cen- ‘mining a greater variety of interesting reading than oan be found in any other—ts published on Satar- Twenty copies. U7 Case, invaniascy in anvance {D> Single co; (in wrappers) can be raed at the counter, {mmediately after the Sone at the paper. Price—Tures Cunrs. PostMasTER® Who act asagents will be allowed | acommission of twenty per er — “NO. 910. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCE ; @oneral Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuineton City, D.C. N_ B.—Country Merchants are requested to give mea — before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2ly DAGUERREOTY PES TAKEN BY ALADY. NV RS. A. C_ REDMOND HAVING removed toher NEW ROOMS, on 7th st., between Hand I, is prepared to take LIKENESSES in the bes* style of the art. . PICTURES well taken and put up in embossed cases for FIFTY CENTS. nov 22-*f MEDICAL CARD. OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG- ulat Practitioner of Homaopathy, Office 231" corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10 a.m. to3p m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Kurope with improved health, will attend to the poactics of bis profession. Le Docteur le Francats. richt Deutsch. COFFIN WARERUOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- « KERS—residence 415 Seventh Street, between G and H streets Interments precured in any ground orcemetery. Coffins, Caps, Shupuds, Carriages, Hearse, and every article for interments of the bes! qual'ty furnished at short notice, on the most reasonshle terms, and ct all hours of the = Having the exclusive right of Crump’s Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the ead for any !cngth of time. Jy li—ly HATS!—HATS!: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent's Furn. Store, 424 Pa. avenue. dec 3—tf 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; Pickled Fruits, of all kinds, very superior and cheap; all kinds of Jellies in slass jars at 25 cents, with a great variety of fresh and nice articles, suitable for the season. For sale at my store, a few steps north- east of Jackson Statue. nov 13 Z. M. P. KIN@. GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. Cosby for Dental operations fora number of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the cit!- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth upon every plan that is practised in the United States. > BM Otfice over Ford & Bre ’s, lith street and Pa avenue. nov 7—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Tecth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen's pat- ent continuous Gum, combining beaa- ty, strength and cleanliness Dr. Mis determined to keep pace with every improvement in Dentistry, and will strive to please and profit bis patrons. REFERENCE: Rev. Dr. Gurley, Hon. R H Gillet, Dr. Binney, Hon. S 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 CONFECTIONERY! HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully Inform the citizens of Washington that as purchased the well-known Confectionery establishment of John Miller, which he will carry on with increa~ed faciiities for minisiering to the tastes of those who may favor him with their pa- tronage He will manufacture and keep on hand a a assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF R¢ : Y, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES. . CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANC EK, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. When desired, he wWl attend these or other festive occasions, and furnish tables with every delicacy and luxury, served in the most fashion- able style, with pructuality and attention. He has Just received a large assortment of for- eign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS. PRU 3, &c ,in fancy boxes and ornamental cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA- MIDS. and other derorations for the table, at Din, ner and Su x Parties 7 THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and Lith streets, south side. dee 12 and —— blishment, Boot, 8h and al 5 ron Hall, Po aven0e, between 9th and 10th sts, HAVE JUST REBCELVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, oo Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Hi U] GAITERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at $1.25, worth #2; Ladies Alpine Button bore SO; French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Gen- tle ‘s French Patent Leather BOOTS and SHOES, of all mpg arees the an ote c G 2RS, all colors; Boy’s an outh’s Pant fAtherand Calf BOUTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the most Celebrated manufacturers, is ‘lor. ““T prounises to offer unusual hae Ear ete Te- pectinily solicit your | and influence . dec rade; i oii P. HOOVER. BOYS’ WINTER CLOT Ga 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 onr custom- ers and the public at unusually low prices. Our stock consists in part of — OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS Suk, Satin, and Merino VESTS W bite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c c Making our stock of Boys’ and’ Children’s Clothing ver} e and complete. aa 7 aE TALL «STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, deck (intel& Globe) next to Iron Hall. GENERAL INVITATION TO EX- 442 amt: e one of the largest and best assortments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS, ever exhibited toa Washington public. Persons wishing to purchase, will find that they can be accommodated on Pd ye no ig wlageer, Les early a ion at the Music a! s pplicatt GEO HILBUS. Agent’ Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dee 2%4—tr MARBLE WORK—MARBLE WORK: ABER HAS ON HAND A HE SUBSCRIBER by ty ’ variety of American and Italian MARBLE MONUMENTS, of beautiful ay and highly finished workmanship, to which he invites the attention of the public Persons Jn want of Mon- fin or any other kind of caprengllhety ie nd it to their advantage to give him . marble and werkuuamenip to of the best quality, = will be sold as low as similar work can obtatued at the North. Also. on hand, a large stock of highly finished MARBLE MANTELS, which will be sold at re- duced prices . ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD Marble and Brown Stone Yard one door from 13¥ street, opposite National Theatre. _Bov 10—eohin (Union) ; STUART'S CANDIES. . J" ST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE case of Stoart’s celebrated STEAM CANDY istlog of Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, and Aver Kinde For sale at Z.M. P. KING'S, er Vermont avenue, corner 15th and f sts. no ‘LOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at C HOCKS, CM THE’ LAKES, dee ue 504 Pennsylvania avenue. PHRENOLOGY. N ADAME FRICE’S (LATE OF BAL TI- more) compliments to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen 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, bunt the result of years of scientific re- search and experience. Terms moderate. A call is solicited from those desiring to know them- selves. dec 11—T,Th&Sim THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or MR. W. HENRY PALMER, Wits meet at tae Academy of Music, corner of %h and D streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. 8th, 1855. The pupils are requested to be tn attendance on the days and hours speci- fied in the notices addressed to them. oct 4 W.HENRY PALMER, Director. MORE NEW GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C, | Fall and has received an additional supply of Winter GOODS, making his assortment very complete In his stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Gocds Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich stri and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Ribbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stelia, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally My stock being d&imbie and cheap purchasers will find it to their advantage to cail before vetting fully co J. H. SMOOT. nov EMOVAL. HE SUBSCRIBER WOULVO MOST RE- spectfully inform his customersand the. ublic generally, that he has removed his Brore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will keepa full and well-selected assortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH THS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much larger business, he feels assured that be can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having practised for a number of years in Germany, England and France, he {s confident that he can please all those who may favor him with a call. eeling grate- fl for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. G. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. Pesce: ghee ase to Pulmonary Affec tions find this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a Little care, scoping warm clothing and supply- | it ing themselves with a good prescription or cough remedy they may easily ward off what mry ¢ oy a dangerous winter companion. ‘Ty .ER'S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly appreciated as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) econom!- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold at 25 ceuts, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale by PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & CU.; and retail by most Di ists. In Alexan- dria by PEBL & STEV 5 Mr. CISSELL. ont? GAMBLER'S TRICKS WITH CARDS AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. rice 25 cents MORGAN’S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- SONRY: containing all the Degrees of the Order oonferred ina Master's Lodge, as written by Capt. Win Morgan ; price 25 cents HOME COOK BOOK : containing several bun- dred excellent receipts ; price 25 cents LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of gai- lantry, containing concise rules for the conduct of a courtship through its entire pig hare Aphor- isms on love, the courts of love in the nineteenth century, rules for telling thecharacters and dispo- sitions of woman; joe 25 cents. LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY: containing ractical advice on improving the complexion, the air, 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 also upwards of one hundred receipts for va- rious cosmetics, ofls, pomades; only 25 cents. Any of the above Books can be bought of the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh Street, op- | rae the Post Office, where he keeps on hand all he 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. nov6—3me " TOPHAM & NORELET’S~ NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd F ellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philsdelphia, and NOR FLET of thix cl respectfully announce their friends and the public, that tuey have com- menced the Saddi: jusiness at the above stand, where they will @ and keep constantly on BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. us HOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- nounces that he is fully prepared to execute all or- 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. 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 States. 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. NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss 8. J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post Ottice, Bridge street, Georgetown, 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 18S—St&eolm REWARD —I will give the above mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, aslave, who calls her-elf Ana Johnson, and who ran away from me night, the 8th instant. 24 years old, 5 feet, fou: or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, of good figure, and likely. She has a variety of clothing and took with her her feather bed and bedding. 595 New Jersey avenue. NEW YORK HaTSs. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN V want of Hats to bear in mind that the plan which I adopted six months ago, of selling HATS and at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, is in success- ful operation, cons: the benefit of cash, and are @ not charged twenty-five per “ cent. extra profit to offset ery best and most fashionable DRESS HLATS, at $3 50, equal to any usuall: and the best 3 Hat south of New first-rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, $2 50. A fall supply of black and brown FELT BATS, and Childre.’s Fancy Goods, at very low prices. uick sales is the motto. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, Opposite Dexter’s Hotel Small profits and I have made arran; boot makers in Phil ements with one of the best elphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashidnable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- prececented low price of $3 623¢ them to competent judges, who pronounce them to be the best Boots for the price In the United I have shown lL 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 ts out of the question. for gentlemen to come and see for themselves H. SEMKEN, Jewder, 330 Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, FAS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent as rich imported JEW 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 ment of fine and RY, such as Flor- FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A spleadid agsortment of fine 3) ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake a: Batter and Fruit Knives, Sou Preserve, Sugar and Cream 3 Napkin Rings, ete., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Po:tmonnaies, Cigar Cases. also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ever eye and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, an Opera Glasses. i~ We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. if7 Jewelry and Silverware made to ord Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, a! Engraving 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, ae avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. ilverware, Piteh- and Oyster Ladies, hand a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES. MAKTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of every descri tion, both for city and country use. All kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVE and HAMES. Horse, Spoke ES. CARDS, CURRY-06 &c..&e All material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that onr work cannot be sir: , either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, respect ly solicit, a share of public patronage. Particular attention paid to covering Brunks and i pee all kinds of work. Saddlers’ tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf GAUTIER’S Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Elegant SALOON AND RESTAURANT, Conducted on the plan of Taylor § Deimonico’s New York ADIES AND GENTLEMEN CAN PROU- 4 cure atall hours BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER and SUPPER, served in the best style at a few minutes’ notice All the delicacies of the season constantly on hand. Members of Con; and others taking rooms can make desirable arrangements on moderate terms to have their meals furnished Elegant dining rooms and pa:lors for the ac- commodation of messes or parties of gentlemen desirous of taking their 8 together Strangers vis lag the clty will find this estab- lishment a great convenience, and are respectful- ly invited to ca.1 and examine it © GAUTIER, dec 15—eolm 252 Pennsylvaniaavenue. — M ESSRS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their ee mecin for the ap- hing season, res] y invite attention to their large and Stock, which includes. in addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, alarge assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegant and recherche description, particularly sulted for Christmas and New Year Presents. dec 21—tr YOLT'S, ALLEN’ KRUBBINS,and LAW / rence & Co.’s patent revolving hammer, five and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good assort- ment of single barrel Pistols, from 75 cents to $5 each. American RAZORS of the best quality, every razor warranted. For sale by E. K. LUNDY, dee 11 No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown an LLBRARY EDITIONS of Campbell, Milton, Dryden, Bryant, Halleck, Longfel- low, Shak«peare, Byron, Pope. Moore, Hemaus, Joanna Baillie, Cowper, Thomson, Willis, Si ourney, Herbert, Shelly, Coleridge, Wordsworth, poring Goldsmith, Scott, Hood, Swift, Chaucer Spenser, Tennyson, Southey, Rogers, Young and many other Poets, may be found at the most mod- erate prices, at the bookstore of the undersigned, fine editions, in morocco and calf bindings, many t from jon 4 “4 Ped bound there. FRANCK TAYLOR. dec 38 : LAY LADIES) WITH VED M pea of Cosmetic and Articles accom- panying the toilet, at ‘THE LAKES, 504 Pa. avenue, near Adam’s Exprese. dec M—tf NOTICE OF CONTINUATIO. AMES H. SHEKELL HAVING SUCCEED. ed to the business of Shekel & Brothers, and located at No 279 F street, corner n January 1 1856. with an en- tire new and fresh stock of GROCERIES, together with a full and complete assortment 0} fine WINES, BRANDIES, CORDIALS, &c, all of whitch have been selected with care, ex- cluslvely for families, and to which be invites the inspection of his friends, the patrons of the late and the public. intending to keep for sale all lesirable varieties afford MUSIC FOR PRIVATE PARTIES AND SOIREES ESSRS. SCHEEL AND FISCHER RE- spectfulty inform the admirers of guod mu- sic, that they are prepared to attend to the con ducting of musical performanae on the Piano and Violin, at Private Parties and Sojrees, during the season, and beg leave to assure their patrons that they will produce (unchanged) the best selections of Strauss and Labitzky,and other approved com- posers; and with 4 view end hope to give entire vatlsfaction, they will perform at intervals selec- tocas 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. 462 Fourteenth st. GIFT BOOKSTORE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenue and 11th street. GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Fach article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing the name of some ft, which is presented on the spot. Among the Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy amd Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. Corner Pa av. and 11th st. USEFUL PRESENTS. NE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE ind in the city is G. FRANCIS’S, 490 Sev- He hes not only every Housekeeping article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Brushes, Cabas, and other useful articles. of anexcelient quality, and he sells lower than any one else inthecity Ifa friend 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 sa) FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you will getting good articles, price. His’ goods are and at the very lowest LBUMS8;} French Portfolios; Bibles and Prayer Books, bound in morocco and_ velvet, with and without clasps; Bagley’s and Morton’s Gold Pens in gold and silver cases; gold Pencil Rogers’ finest Penknives, imported direct e manufacturer; fine editions cf Ameri- can, French et San no pats ot her im) irect from Paris ai ondon by — FRANCK TAYLOR. axon a ite oe gh cadet PERA GLASSES—The largest and cheap- est assortment in the city at JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. INK GOODS FOR PRESENT: Sat ELLIS'S 300 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. dec 90 EVENING STAR. A COUSIN IN NEED. On a dreary autumn day, more than a hun- dred years ago, a heavy traveling carriage was slowly lumberin ee muddy road ithin it was one person only, who took no heed of the slowness from Potsdam to Berlin. of the traveling; but leaning back in a cor- ner, Was arranging a multiplicity of papers contained in a small portfolio, and making notes in a pocketbook. As he was dressed in a plain dark military uniform, it was fair to suppose that this gentleman belonged to the Prussian army, but to which grade of it no- body could determine, as all token of rank had been avoided. A dreary November even ing was closing in; and, though the rain had for a time ceased, yet dark masses of clouds flying through the sky gave warning that a = weeping darkness’’ was at hand. The road eavier and heavier—at least, so it should have seemed toa foot traveler who was grew plowing his way through its mire; and so, doubtless, it did seem to the carriage horses, who at last floundered along so slowly that the pedestrian, whom they had overtaken, by the side of the coach—though at a respectful distance, certainly after the first bucketful of mud thatit splashed over him. The gentleman inside the coach, when he could see no longer, shut up his portfolio and returned the pocketbook to its place in the breast lining of his coat. He then roused himself to look out of the window, and judge, from the mud and darkness, how far it might be to Berlin. For the first time he perceived thata muddy young man was walking ata little distance from his horses. Though more than reasonably travel-stained, he trudged on as if his limbs were as strong as his heart was kept easily light. Through the drizele and darkness all that could be seen of his face was sensible and good tempered. He had just finished a pipe as he attracted the traveler’s attention, and was inthe uct of shaking out the ashes and replacing the pipe in a wallet slung over E heael himself addressed in the manner following, and in rather an author- his back, when he itative tone of voice: ‘+ Hollo! young man, whither are you bound this stormy looking night?” “That is more than I can tell you, not be- ing at home in this part of the world. My wish is to reach Berlin; but if I find a rest- ing place before [ get there—to that I’m bound, for I'm aweary.”’ *{ should think you must havea two hour's walk before you,’’ was the unsatisfactory re- ply that followed. fhe young man made no reply, and after a short pause the stranger said : “Tf it please you to rest on the step of the rriage for a few minutes, you are welcome so to do, Herr What’s-your-name.”’ ‘My name is Heinrich Meyer,”’ replied the young man; ‘‘one of these who wisely never the small benefit, because the iarger not to be obtained.”” He thankfully epted the not very clean place allotted to him. From inside the window the next question put to Heinrich was : “What are you going to Berlin for?”’ swer. “And, pray, who may tuey be?” asked the unknown ‘Well, to tell you the truth, I have not an ilca who they are, or where to look for them. Indeed, it is more than doubtful whether I have so much a an acquaintance in Berlin, much less a relation.’” The questioner—who should have been an American colonel—looked amused and astun- she suggested. ruly there must be some for your goin, put this idea “Why,’’ rep become a clergyman, without the to Berlin; or what could have » your head?” ne has this to do with cousins in Berlin ?”’ * Well, now, who knows? Many of my fel- and whenever I asked them to let me know howit was done, the answer always was, “A cousin gave it to me,” or “I got it through the in- low students have got good appointmerts terest of a cousin who lives at Berlin as I find none of these useful eo: o else hunt tor them in Berlin ”’ This waa all said in a comical dry way, £0 that his listener could not refrain from laugh- ing, but he made no comment. However, he pulled out a piece of papor, und began to write upon it. When he had finished, he turned round to Heinrich, saying that he ob- served he had been smoking, and that he feit inclined to do the same, but had forgotten to bring tinder with him. Could Herr Meyer oblige him with a light?” ie Dertaialy; with great pleasure,”’ was the prompt roply ; and Heinrich, taking a tinder- ig wallet, immediately began to strike a light. Now, it has been said that the evening was damp—it was so damp that ox cut o' there seemed little enough prospect of the tin- der’s lighting; moreoyer, the wind blew the sparks out almost befre they fell. “Well, if your cousins are no more easily to be got at than your light, I pity you, young sir,’’ was the sole remark to which the stran- ger condescended, as he watched Heinrich’s laborious endeavors. “<* Nil desperandum, is my motto, an- swered the young man; and when the words were scarcely uttered, the light had been struck. In his delight at succeeding, Hein- rich jumped on the carriage step, and leaning through the window, thrast the tinder eagerly in the direction of the gentlemun’s face. “ Hurra, sir, puff away.’” After a short pause, during which time the stranger had been puffing at his pipe, he re- moved it from his mouth, and addressed Hein- rich in this way : “I have been thinking over what you have been telling me, and perhaps in a humble way I might be able to assist you, and thus act the part of the cousin you are seeking. At all events, when you get to Berlin, take this note,”’ nanling him the slip of paper on which he had been writing; “take this note to Marshal Grumbkow, who is somewhat of a friend of mine, and who will, I think, oblige me. But mind! do exactly as he bids you, and abide strictly by his advice. If he says he will help you, rely upon it he will keep his word; but he is rather eccentric, and the way he sets about doing a kindness, may, perhaps, seem strange to you. And now,’’ he continued, ‘‘as the road 1s improved, I must hurry on the horaes, and so bid you good eve- ning, hoping you will prosper in your new ca- reer.”’ As Heinrich began to express his thanks for the good wishes of his unknown friend, the signal was given to increase the speed of the horses, and before he had time to make any acknowledgments, he found himself alone again The young man was no little aston- ished at what had taken place; and as he gazed on the slip of paper could not help won- dering whether any good would come of it. These were the only words written on it: “ Dear Marsaa.—If you can forward the views of the bearer, Heinrich Meyer, yeu will oblige your friend. F. ‘Let me know the result of your interview with him.”’ ‘© Time will prove this, as it does all other things,”’ heught Heinrich, as he proceeded on his way. Somehow or other the road appear- ed lesa wearisome, and he felt less tired and | foot sore since receiving the mysterious bit of paper. Hope was stronger within him than she had been for many a day: and on her wings he was carried pleasantly along, so that he reached Berlin by night-fall. hunt for some cousin,’ was the an- ther motive » “T have just lest anything to doin my own ig! have no relative to help me, and not quite money enough to find me in said the Prussian; ‘ what on earth > 3 live in the country, I must go without their help, or | astonished, not only at his youthfulness, but | he should find the text placed for him on the | the preacher opened the paper, and lo! it was | The noise and bustle of ‘the capital was | therefore, take the Creation for the subject of new tohim; and he found some little diffi- | my discourse this morning.” culty in making his was to the gasthaus, to j fs accordance with this decision, the preach which he had been recommended by the pas- | er went through the whole of the first chapt: tor of his parish. The pastor having been | of Genesis in a masterly way, his style bein - once in Berlin, was considered, in his part of | forcible and clear. and his fluency of Ia: the world. an oracle in all matters connected | Suageremarkable. His audience, accustome | with town life. to the king's eccentricities, were far more a« The inn was, however, found at last; and | tonished at the dexterity with which th: after a frugal supper and a good night’s rest, | preacher had extracted himself from the ditt our friend arose, ready to hope and believe culty thanat the dilemma in which be had everything from the mysterious note, which | been placed. At last the sermou was end he started forth to deliver immediately after | the congregation diamissed, and Henrich fo breakfast. himself in the sacri receiving the con, Obliged to ask his way to Marshal Grumb- | ulations of several dignitaries of the ch kow’s, he was amused and suprised at the as- | who all prophesied for hith a brilliant fu tonishment dep icted en the countenances of | Heinrich ventured to exprose MAT? 2 those persons of whom he made the inquiry, | at the singular proceeding of king, but as if they would say, ‘‘What business can you | was told that he could only have arrived re have with Marshal Grumbkow ?” cently from the provinces, if he did not kuow The house was, however, at last gained ; | that such vagaries were quite common to his and having delivered his missive to aservant, | majesty. In the midst ot the conversation. a Heinrich awaited the result in the hall In | messenger arrived to conduct him to the royal afew minutes the servant returned, and re-| presence. Being totally unaware what im- quested him, in the most respectful manner | pression hie sermon might have made upon to follow him to the Marshal's presence. Ar-| the king, the cousin-secker rather dread rived there, he was received most courteously; | the approaching audience. But Heinri and the Marshal made many inquiries es to | scarcely crossed the threshhold of the k v4 his past life and future prospects; requested | room, when his majesty jumped up and thrust to be told the name of the village or town in | a roll of paper into the young man’s hand which he had been last residing; the school in | exclaiming. “Hurra, sir'—puf away '—take which he had been educated; at what inn he | this for the light you gave me!’ was living in Berlin, and so forth. But still Then throwing himself back in a chair, he no allusion was made either to the note or the | laughed heartily at the young preacher’s look writer of it. The interview lasted about | of surpriseand confusion. be latterscarcel twenty minutes; at the end of which time the | knew what reply to make, or what to do, bat marshal dismissed him, desiring that he would | just as he had got as far as “Your maje+ty call again on that day fortnight the king interrupted him, s»ying, Heinrich employed the interval in visiting | +: Mako no fine speeches; go home quiet the lions of the town. There was a grand re- | and examine the contents of the paper. You view of the troops on the king’s birth day; | came to Berlin to seek a cousin - you have and, like a loyal subject, our friend went to | found one, who, if you go on steadily, wil! not have a reverent stare at his majesty, whom he | neglect you.”” had never scen At one point of the review, It is hardly necessary to add that the roll the king stopped almost ey Pp to Heinrich; | of paper contained a good appointment at the and then was suggested to him as the reader | University of Berlin, and made Heinrich praely suspects, that, after all, he must | Meyer one of the royal preachers ave seen that face somewhere before. Was it the friend who hailed him in the muddy road? Impossible! How should a king be travelling at that time of the day? At any rate, it vexed him to think that he had not treated the gentleman in the coach in a very ceremonuious manner. Ho had thrust tinder at his nose, and cried to him “ puff away!” t last the time appointed for his second tothe marshal arrived. His reception ain most favorable. The marshal at the table at which the same = ay — PRO BONO PUBLICO: TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL oF THE Franklin Fire Company! In honor of the Birth-might of the illus- trieus Ur Franklin. hye COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nounce to their friends and the public that was ag begzed him to be seated le was writing, and proceeded 5 on * ; they will give their Twenty-ninth Anuai Ball on eeeentedrs Valocking drawer, wad | THURSDAY EVENING, January 7th, 1556, 2t bringing forth a small bundle of papers, he | (-arasj’s Assembly Rooms | asked Heinrich, as he drew them forth, one by | one, if he knew in whose handwriting the Verious superscriptions were ? Heinrich answered, that to the belief, one was that of Herr Mudel, his former schoolmaster; another that of Doctor Von | Hummer, the principal of such a college, and so on. The genera! satisfaction our annval balis have heretofore given and the entire success attending them, iaspires us with renewed energy, and we pledge ourselves to make this ball one of the brightest that has ever given brightness to the history of bails in the annals of the company No exertions will be spared that may contrfwute to the enjoyment and pleasure of those who my boner us with their presence Obliging and expsrienced Floor Managers t been selected whose every exertion will be te satisfaction in regard to the tloor. Supper will be furnished by an experie caterer Confections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c., will be pre vided by one of our city’s most skillful ecnfec tloners. A favorite Cotillion Band has been engagad for the occasion Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle mab and ladies No Hats or Caps will be allowed in the hall ex cept those worn by the Firemen The entire company will act as the Comiitice of Reception. Committee of Arrangements of bis ght,’’ answered the marshal, “ and perhaps it may not surprise you to hear that I have written to these different gentlemen to inquire your character, that I may know with whom I have to deal, and not be working in the dark.”’ As he said these words, the ma shal fixed his ey n Heinrich to vee what ef- fect th® y had; but the young man’s counten ance was unabashed—he evidently feared no i * T teel bound ntinued the **to tell you that say of you is most favorable; and I am equally bound to believe and act upon their opinions. I have now to beg of you to follow me to a friend’s house.” The marshal descended a private stairease RE Doyle, Wm 8 Fanning, leading to the court-yard, crossing which, he J Williamson, J Standsbury, P d through a gate in the wail into a nar- G Crosstield, D Driscoll, row side street, down which he conducted H Ward, a Payne, Heinrich, till they arrived at a private e Se eae trance to the pal Heinrich began to g 3 Eckloff, Sinon, _ wee 3 JB Metiey, JM Hough, | exceedingly nervous; the conviction that his A Spring. EC Eckloff, 4 L. Thomas, S Butt. vf the imagination ger. Could he have idea was net a mere tric ecame stronger and str had hisown wish, Heinrich Meyer would at that moment have been forty miles from Ber- lin. Atlast, as he found himself following Grumbkow even into the palace, he coull not refrain from exclaiming, ‘‘ indeed, Herr Mar- shal, there must be some mistake ?”’ No answer was vouchsafed, as the marshal continued to lead him through the ‘ious galleries and apartments, until at last they reached the door of one situated in a corner of awing of the palace, wher the marshal’s knock was answered by a short ‘‘ come in. As the door opened, one glance sufficed to con- vince Heinrich that his friend in the mud, and his king, were one and the same person The poor cousin-seeker. greatly confused, knelt before Frederick William, and began faltering out contrite apologies. “Rise, young man,’’ said the king, “you have not committed treason. How on earth could you guess who I was’? I should not travel quietly if 1 meant to be everywhere recognized.’ After re-assuring Heinrich, the king told him that he was prepared to do what he could to push him forward in the profession he had chosen. *‘*‘ But, first,’’ he said, -* I must hear how you preach. On Sunday next, therefore, you shall preach before me; but, mind, I shall choose the text. You may retire.” By the time Heinrich Meyer reached his own room in the inn, he had fixed in his mind the fact that he was to preach tothe king. The fact was only too clear, and all he could do was to set about his sermon, as soon as he should have been furnished with the text. For the remainder of that day, he never stirred out; every step on the stairs was to his ears that of the bearer of the text. Nevertheless, evening and night passed, and the neat day was far advanced, but atill no M.A. TYSON & SISTERS RENCH AND ENGISH FEMALE SEMI NARY, for day pupils, on F street. between and 13th streets Por terms, &c., circulars may be had at the ae Bookstores, and at the | ustitution dec 22—im NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. JEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, SILV iN WARE, & —M. W.GALT & BRO opened for New Year’s a large assortuue: ods, all new styles, such as— ich sets of Florentine and Roman Mosaic, ¢ ral, Cameo and plain Jewelry Ladies’ enam@led Watches, richly studded with diamonds Jurgensen’s pockst Chronometers Cooper's duplex, and all other Watches of cele’ rity Also, ieee Tea Sets, Waiters, Urns, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups Ladies, Forks, Spoons, and every variety of Fancy Silverware. M.W_GALT & BRO, 324 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts dec 20—1f INE FRENCH EDITIONS—OP JUS sean, Racine, Sevigne, Corneille, Molere, De Stael, Ducts, Froissart, Bourdalone, Le Saye Schiller, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, Malberd« » Bart 'v, Florian, Rabelais, Scribe, Maile! erate prices at the bookstore of the undersigued —— by himseif direct from Parig, in fine cal and morocco bindings, some of them with beau- tifa) illustrations * _* Also, a small collection, various, of Fren. a Books for youth, Paris editions dee 26—tr FRANCK TAYLOR ‘ABAS, WORK BOXES, CHI GOUD», / CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, & , at 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10tb streets dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIs LL THE NEW BUOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE Caspar, by the author of “Wide, Wide World "’ The — Story Book, or the “Good Step er Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Helr of Redcliffe. : Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gliber! Go What wasto be done? There was only two days before Sunday! He must go and con- sult the marshal, but the Jatter could give him no further information; all he could do was to romise that if the king sent the text through ay it should be forwarded with the utmost possible dispatsh. That day and the next passed, and yet Heinrich heard nothing from either king or marshal. Only anofficial intimation had been sent, as was customary, that he had been se- ahead, by Parley lected as the preacher on the following Sunday | Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo at the chapel royal. tt wat Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the ip Hunters Ten Years — Mail Bags Fanny Grey, a tory Of life in @ series of six tiful Agures, the neatest and most delight- fal gift for children that we have seen. Blank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest for sale SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Book Establishment, Odeon Bullding cor. Pa. av. and 43¢ st. dec 31—1f | Dregne d NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS may be found at T. GALLIGAN & CO's. dealers in fine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En- lish Plated Ware, Tollet Articles, &e., &c’, 370 enn. avenue, under Browns’ hotel. "dec 20 WO SUPERB ANOS RECEIVED this week, which, in addition to our usual i supply, makes our stock the most complete in the elty. Give us a call if you wish a good and cheap Lastrument ” JOHN F. ELLIS, 206 Pa. avenue, between Sth and 10th sts dec 2 ———— UTWITHSTANDING THE UNPRE- cedented great rush at our store during last week we have a few more fine Fancy Goods, in Work Boxes, Books, Card Cases, &c., left, which we are determined to run off at our usual low rates. JOHN F. ELLIS, No. 306 Pa. avenue, near 0th street. If it had not been that Henrich knew him- self to possess no mean powers of oratory, and that he could even extemporise, in case of emergency, he would have certainly run away from Berlin, und abjured his discovered cousin. As it was, he abided the course of events, and fortified himself by prayer and philosophy for the momentous hour. Sunday morning ar- rived, but no text. Henrich went to the church appointed, and was conducted to the seat always set apart for the preacher of the day. The king, with the royal family, occupied their accustomed places. The service commenced, but no text! The prayers were ended, and whilst the organ pealed forth its solemn sounds, the preacher was led the pulpit. The congregation were at his being an utter stranger The ulpit steps were gained, and the tho bt flashed across Henrich’s mind that Soatay desk. But, as he was on the point of mounting the stairs, an officer of the royal houshold de- livered to him a folded piece of paper, saying. “His ay sends you the text.” After having recited the preliminary prayer, blank—not a word was written on it. What was to be done’? Henrich deliberately ex- amined Ge ee ee and after a short; dec%— pause, held it u, fore the congregation, say- {ER’S POCKET REVOLVERS.— ing, ‘His maajeeey has furnished the text for nae pptot ee eee ges my sermon. But you may perceivethatnoth . | ang Goit’s Revolvers and le barrel Pistols ing whatever is upon this sheetof paper. ‘Out . FRANCIS, of nothing God created the world.’ I shall,} dec3i— 490 Beventh