Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1856, Page 1

} — THE EVENING STAR, rUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, ¢EXOEPT SUNDAY,) ildings, corner of Pennsylvania asthe sagep ois and Kieventh Schon By W. D. WALLACH, wi pe served to subscribers by carriers at S1X xD A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly jo the Agents; papers served in packages at 373 gents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- geription price ls THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of fay cents a week. {7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CE! Ebening Star, > THE WEEELY STAR. ‘Whis excelient Family and News Journal—ceu - taining 2 greater variety of interesting reading than ee To eLvas. ‘Ten U7” Singie: (in wrappers) can be ea iamnname at the counter, after the inebe of the paper. Prico-Tuues Cents. PosTMasTERs whoact as: « — a — ‘Will be wllowed ———— NO. 941. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN INES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE are . QnoceRIne ‘ Genera! Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, Wasuineton City, D.C. Me N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2-1y DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY A LADY. RS. A.C REDMOND HAVING removed i to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th st., between Hand I, is prey to take LIKENESSES tn the bes* style of the art. PICTURES well taken and put up in embossed eases for FIFTY CENTS. nov 22-tf MEDICAL CARD. ] OCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of hageranc apa Office 231" corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from 10 a.m. to3 Bi ™m Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, “ers “urope with improved health, wi practice of his profssion. Le Doeteur parle Frangais. Der Doctor Spricht Dentseb. dec 17—im* et & e COVFIN WARERUOM, ke. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- « KERS—residence418 Seventh street, between G and H streets interments procured inany ground orcemetery. Coffins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages, returned from ll attend to the Hearse, and every article for interments of the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the might. Having the exclusive right of C "5 Patent Corpse P:eserver, we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time. jy —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. deo 3—tf ie = NEW FRUITS—NEW FRUITS. JEW RAISINS, FIGS, CRANBERRIES, Currants, by shell Almonds, in win and spiced, at 62 cents a hun- lermetically-sealed Fruits; Pickled Fruits, fall superior and cheap; ali kinds of Jellies In 3! 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. KING. GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. Cosby for Dental operations for a number of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the citi!- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with B. W. Towles, M!D. John F, Miler, M.D. G. F. Chamberlin, M. D., DDS. © B Harris, M.D. Samael P. 1D Wythe Tinsley, M.D B. M. Francisco, Office over Ford & Bro ’s, No. 290, corner of Tith street and Pa avenue nov 7—6ms GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. &. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Pereha Hase. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent coatinuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep oars with every improvement in Dentistry, and will strive to please ps proat his patrons. REFERENCE: Hon. K H Gillet, Dr. Binney, Hon. 8 A Dongias, 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 ryant,M D Rev Dr. Gurley, CUNFECTIONERY: MPuos. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washington that be bas purchased the well-known Confectionery establishment of John Miller, which he will carry on With increased facilities for ministering to the tastes of those who may favor him with leis pa- tronage He wil manufacture and keep on hand a large assortment of fancv and ornamental CONF K¢ TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, ae JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLAN , and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES When desired, he will attend these or other fescive occasions, aud furnish tables with every delicacy and luxury, served in the most fashion- able style, with panctuality and attention He has jast received a large assortment of for- ¢ign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS UNES, &c., in faacy boxes and ornamental cartons. Also, ornament! FIGURES, PYRA- MIDS. and other decorations for the table, at Dia ner and Supper Parties. THOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue. between 10th and Lith streets, south side. 12 dec 8. P. ee eatakii ‘ Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, Iron Hall, Pa. avenue, between $th and 10th sts, HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cloth, Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed q GAITERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at #125, worth $2; Ladies Alpine Button Gaiters, 3.50; French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Gen- tlemen’s French Patent Leather BOOTS and SHOES. of all descriptions; Gentlemen’s De- tached GAITERS, all colors; Boy’s and Youth’s Patent Leather and Calf BOOTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the mosttelebrated manufacturers, is very superior. 1 promises to offer unusual a spectf ily soitcit your patr e and influence. vane od Tae P. HOOVER. BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING. XV) E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A ’ large addition to our usually extensive assortment of first — Boys’ aud Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at unusually low prices. Oar stock consists in part of — OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTA!OONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS ‘nite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c , &e Making our stock Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, decs (intel& Globe) next to Iron Hall. GENERAL INVITATION TO EX- 4% amive one of the largest and best assortments of Parlor Grand, os and Boudoir PIANOS, ever exhibited toa Washington public. Persons wishing to purchase, will find that they can be a commentato be ey moa age by early =pplication at the Music , Star Rutid{n: sing GEO HILBUS, Agent’ Constantly in receipt of NEW MUsic dec 2i—tr aa MARBLE WOKK—MARBLE WORK: FOR SALE. TQ.HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A variety of American and Italian MARBLE MONUMENTS, of beautiful design and highly Bnished workmanstiip, to which he invites the ation Of the public Persons in waat of Mon- ents, or any other kind of marble work, will find jt to their advantage to yive himacall. The marble and workmanship !» of the best quailty, and will be sold as low as similar work can be obtained at the North. e Also. on band, a ree stock of highly finished MARELE MAN LELS, which will be sold at re- duced prices ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD. Marble and Brown eens pan one dcor from 13% street, oF ite National ‘Theatre. cote 16 “ake (Uniot) STUAKT’S CANDIES. UST KECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE . se of Stuurt’s celebrated STEAM CANDY cousisting of Sugar Plows, Vaailla Cream, and other ki For sale at Z.M. P. KING’S 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th aud t sts. novus (LOCKS CLUCKS, CLOCKS, at C ? ‘THE LAKES, dec 4 tt Sut Pennsylvania avenue GAUTIER'S Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Elegant SALOON AND RESTAURANT, mducted on the plan of Taylor § Delmonico’s New York. ADIES AND GENTLEMEN CAN PRO- 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 Members of C and others rooms can make desirable a ments on moderate terms to have their meals furnished. Elegant dining rooms and parlors for the ac- commodation messes or parties of gentlemen desirous of taking their meals together lishment a great convenience, and are respectful- ly invited to cail and examine it. C GAUTIER, dec 15—eolm 252 Pennsylvaniaavenue. — TOPHAM & NORFLET'S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORFLET of this ae respectfully announce to their friends and the pe that they have com- menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES, MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of every description, both for efty and country use. All Kinds 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: = — CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, Cc. &C. ‘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 our work cannot be sur, , either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, respect y solicit, a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering @ronks and re all kinds of work. ‘Saddler’ fools constantly on hand. PHRENOLOGY. M 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 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 call is solicited from those desiring to know them- selves. dec 14—T,Th&Sim THE PIANO FORTE CLASSES or MR. W. HENRY PALMER, wis meet at the Academy of Music, corner of 9h and D streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. Sth, 1855. The pupils are requested to be in attendance on the days and hours speci- fied in the notices addressed to them. oct 4 W.HENRY PALMER, Director. MORE NEW GOODS OHN H. SMOOT, NO. LIY SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D). 0 as received an additional supply of Fail and Winter GOODS, making his assortment very complete in bis stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Biack Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Ribbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being a&irable and cheap purchasers nov 7—tf will find it to their advantage tocall fies aud fully hot eae J. HH. SMOOr. nov 13-tf REMUVAL. TPLHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOS? RE- spectfully inform his customers and the ablic yenerally, that he has removed his tore from the south to the north side of Pa avenue, between Hleventh and Twelfth Streets, where he wi!l keepafull and well-selected assortment of the best and latest st fF RENCH CLOTHS, CA MERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEME? FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to do a much larger business, he feels assured that he can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having practised for a nuraber of years in Germany, England and Franee, be is confident that he can please ail those who may favor him withacall. Feeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAF nov 12 Merchant CUUGHS, COLDS, HOAKSENESS, &c. ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affec tions find this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes {n temperature; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or cough remedy they may easily ward off what may else ove a Sr, See winter companion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly appreciated as one of our most innocent, yet efticacious, plea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) econom!- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It ty sold at 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale PATTERSON & NAIRN ond STOTT & 'O.; and retail by most Dru In Alexan- dria by PEEL & STEVENS; Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. ort? 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’s Lodge, as written by Capt. Win Sforgan ; price 25 cents. HOME COUR BOOK: containing several hun- dred excellent receipts ; price 25 cents LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of gal- lantry, containing concise rules forthe conduct of a courtship through its entire Progress, Aphor- isms on love, the courts of love in the nineteenth century, rules for tellin haracters aud dispo- sitions of woman ; 3 nts LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY: containing ractical advice on improving the coniplexion, the Sat the hands, the form, the teeth, the eyes, the feet, the features, so as to insure the highest de- gree of perfection, of which they are ig ig and also upwards of one hundred receipts for va- rious cosmetics, ofls, pomades; only 25 cents ‘Any of the above Books can be boiwht of the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh treet, op- ‘ite the Post Office, where he keeps on hand all fre 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. nové—3me ESSRS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their arrangements for the ap- pryechtog season, respectfully invite attention to heir large and vari tock, which includes, in » ‘ailor. bs addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, a large assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most —- and recherche description, particularly suit Fear Presents. ed for Christmas and New & cade OLT’S,ALLEN’ RY 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 rAZ0r Warranted =F or sale by ; kb. K. LUNDY, No 128 Bridge street. Georgetown Sn Se renpe thst oicechetle MANE LIBRARY EDITIONS of C i Ly Mites, Dryden, Bryant, Haleck, Lengtel? ow, Sha! aliie. yron, Pope. Moore, Hemans, Joarina, Baillie, ‘Cowper, Thomson Willis, St. | se aiog Herbert, Shelly, Coleridge, Wordsworth urns, Goldsmith, Scott. Hood, Swift, Chaucer. Spenser, Tennyson, Southey, Rogers, Young and many other Poets, may be found at the most mod- erate prices, at (he bookstore of the und ned fine editions, In morocco and calf bindings, many of them beautifully tllustrated ; most of them im- ported direct from London, by the undersigned, and bound there FRANCK TAYLOR dee 2 N LADIES AY BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH panying the toilet, at every variety of Cosmetic and Articles accom- THE LAKES, BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. HOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- nounces that he is fully prepared to execute all or- ders 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 mt attention. THOMAS McGILL, Seventh street, between D and E ‘Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hail. jan 4—eolm STEWART'S KYLIGHT DAGUERREAN ROOMS.—Our ‘\3 PICTURES are fectly life-like, with a trangers vis ting the city will find this estab- | ey, x 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. nov 16—eo2m NEW YORK STURE SELLING OFF. IsS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss S.J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post Ofce, 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 IS—ft&eolm $5 R E WAR D—I will give the above OU mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, aslave, who calls herself Ann Johnson, and who ran away from me on Saturday night, the 8th instant. She is about ‘24 years old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, of 00d figure, and likely. She has a variety of clothing and took with her her feather bed and bedding. WM. F PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 596 New Jersey avenue. NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in mind that the plan which I ad ted six months ae of selling HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, is in success- ful operation, se bere eral those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are ® not charged twenty-five per cent. extra profit to offset bad debts. The very best and most fashionable DRESS HATS, at $3 50, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best $3 Hat south of New York; anda first rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, 82 50. A full supply of black and brown FELT HATS, and Childre \"s Fancy Goods, at verv low prices. Small profits and vied sales is the motto. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, Opposite Dexter’s Hotel. I have made arrangements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- precedented Low price of $362. I have shown them to competeat judges, who pronounce them to be the best Hoots for the price in the United States. 1 also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT, made of the very best French calf skin patent leather, uli of the latest siyle, for $5 50. Competition fs out of the question. Alli askis for gentlemen to come and see for themselves ‘Terins positively cash. dec 6—eo3m H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Penna. avenue, between 9th and ith streets, I AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich Imported JEW ELEY, suchas Flor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold sowey or any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also. a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted tUinekeepers. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid aasortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Ceators, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoons, (sterling .) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve. Sugar and Cream Spoons, Sait Cellars, Napkin Rings, ete, ete SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Builorboats, Une, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Ciccks, Dresden China Ornaments, in varlety, Card Cases, Portmouneles, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ever’ eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, an Opera Glasses. iF” We take pleasure iu showing our goods to all, Whether porchasers or uot All our yoods are warranted as represented, and ‘WILL be sold at the lowest possible price. U7 Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, an Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. Chronometers and ail kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in H Perfect order at short notice. . BEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. “NOTICE OF CONTINUATION. AMES H. SHEKELL HAVING SUCCEED- ed to the business of Shekell & Brothers and located at No. 279 F street, corner ot ih 13th, will open January 1 1958. with an en- 77 tire new and fresh stock of GROCERIES, ¢ together with a full and complete assortment o! 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—lin MUSIC FOR PRIVATE PARTIES AND SOIRKEES. M ESSKS. SCHEEL AND FISCHER RE- spectfulty inform the wilrers 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 he produce (unchanged) the best selections us*aud Labitzky,and other approved com- pocers; 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 fron Hall, to Mr. Fis- cher, or to Mr. Scheel, at his residence, No. 462 Fourteenth st. jan 2—eo2w GIFT BUOKSTORE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenue and Lith street. GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article {s 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 ift, which is ted on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Faney and Toilet Articles, &c. HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and tith st. USEFUL PRESENTS. NE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE kind in the city is G. FRANCIS’S, 490 Sev- enth street. He hes not only every Housekeeping article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Brushes, Cabas, and other useful articles. His goods are of anexcellent quality, and he sells lower than any 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 Wood-Saw, we would aati “go to FRANCIS, on Seventh net 2 Sou will be feds etting good articles, and ai e very lows Brice ; dec 19—tf LBUMS; 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 Cases; Rogers’ finest Penknives, imported direct from the manufactarer; fine editions of Ameri- can, French and English authors, in fine bind- ings, !mported direct from Parts and London by "Gee 31 FRANCK TAYLOR. OPERA GL48SS—The largest and cheap- est assortment in the city at JOHN F. ELLIS, a » Pa. aveaue, between 9h and 10th sts. ec 31 Eo 504 Pa. avenue, near Adam's Express. FN £80008 For PRESENTS oe dec H—t . 306 Pa. avenue, near idcb street. BALLS. PRU BONO PUBLICO!: TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE Franklin Fire Company! Im honor of the Birth-pight of the illus- trieus Dr. Franklin. HE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nounce to their friends and the public that the sani their Twenty-ninth Annual Ball on THURSDAY EVENING, Januarf 17th, 1856, at Carusi’s Assembl Rooms. heretofore given and the entire success attending them, inspi Listory of balls in the annals of the company No exertions will be spared that may contribute to the enjoyment and pleasure of those who may honor us with their presence. been selected whose every exertion will be to give satisfaction in regard to the floor. Supper will be furnished by an experienced caterer. Confections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c.. will be pro- oe by one of our city’s most skillfui ecnfec- tioners 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. rhe ent!re company will act as the Committee of Reception. Committes of Arrangements. RE Doyle, Wm H Fanning, J Williamson, J Standsbury, G Crossfield, D Driscoll, H Ward, Wm M Payne, T L Martin, Wm Jones, R G Eckloff, T Sinon, JB Metley, JM Hough, A Spring, EC Eckloff, C J Canfield, L Thomas, J B Moran, S Butt. dec 18—T4t&Jan 15,16,17 OFFICIAL. TREASURY Departuent, Dec. 1, 1855. the United States that this Department will pur- following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1942, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1548, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- of 2 percent.; if received between the 1st Jan- 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March 1b per cunt. 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 of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed 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 wil! be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, the money may direct JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. dee }—dtJunel M.A. TYSON & SISTERS F NCH AND ENGISH FEMALE SEMI- RY, for day pupils, on F strees. between 12th and 13th streets For terms, &c., circulars may be had at the principal Bookstores, and at the Institution. dec 22—Im NEW YEAK’S PRESENTS, JEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, SILVER- WARE, & —M. W.GALT & BRO. Lave opened for New Year's a large assortment of oots all new styles, such as— ich sets of Florentine and Roman Mosaic, Co- 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 celeb- rit Aliso, silver Tea Sets, Waiters, Urns, Pitchers, Goblets, Cups. Ladles, Forks, Spoons, and every variety of Fancy Silverware. M.W_.GALT & BRO, 321 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th ste. dec 29—tf INE FRENCH EDITIONS—OF ROUS- seau, Racine, Sevizne, Corneille, Moliere, De Stael, Duets, Froissart, Bourdalone, Le Sage, Schiller, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, Malherbe, Descar:es, Barthelemy, Voltaize, Chateaubriand, Florian. Rabelais, Seribe, Malebranche, St. Pierre, Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, Regnard, and other writers, may be found at the most mod erate prices at the bookstore of the undersigned imported by himself direct from Paris, in finecal and morocco bindings, some of them with beau- tifol illustrations * »* Also, a small collection, various, of French Books for youth, Paris editions di FRANCK TAYLOR. YABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOUDS, / CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, &e at 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th 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 Mysterious Story Book, or the **Good Step Mother Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Helr of Redclitte. Travels, Relig Ma and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formeriy Mrs Mo watt Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the p Hunters. Ten Years among the Mail Ba; Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six beautiful figures, 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, for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 4} st. dec 81—tf een eee ILEGANT NEW YEAR’S PRESENTS may be found at T. GALLIGAN & CO’S dealers in tine Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Silver, En- lish Plated Ware, Toilet Articles, &c., &c , 370 enn. avenue, under Browns’ hotel. dec 29 WO SUPERB PIANOS RECEIVED this week, which, in addition to our usual at supply, makes our stock the most complete in thecity. Give us a call if you wish a goo@ and cheap instrument. JOHN F. ELLIs, = Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. lec 26—tr ” dec VOTWITHSTANDING THE UNPRE- cedented great rush at our store during last week we have a few more“fine Fancy Goods, or Work Boxes, Books, Card Cases, &c., left which we are determined to run off at our usual JOHN F. ELLIs, No. 306 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. low rates. dec W3ASSER's POCKET REVOLVERS. Small, sure, and effective Also, Allen’s and Coit’s Revolvers and single barrel Pistols - FRANCIS, dec 3i— 490 Seventh st, The general satisfaction our annual balls have res us with renewed energy, and we pit ¢ ourselves to make this ball one of the rightest that has ever given brightness to the Obliging and expsrienced Floor Managers have A favorite Cotilloa Band has been engayad for Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the demnity stock, a premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the I2"h November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium uary and the 3ist of March next, a preminm of and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of in addition to the premium from Ist of January to or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive EVENING STAR. THE BROKEN WINDOW. A STORY POR CHILDREN. Carrie was spending a few weeks at her gracfather’s. Her mother, and brother, and sister, were there. Children always love to visit their grand parents. Carrie was having a nice time, till one morning, in her play, she broke a pane of glass in the bed room win- dow. “Oh, dear!’’ she exclaimed, bursting into tears, ‘‘it’s grandpa’s window! What will he say ?’? Grandpa was away that day He had gone to the city, early in the morning, and would not return till night. Carrie sought her grand- mother, and confided ker trouble to her. “Oh, grandma '"’ she said, ‘‘l’ve broken Ent ae window' I’m sorry. Don't tell him did it!” ‘How did you break it ’’’ inquired grand- ma. “T waz running round the room, Carrie answered, and my foot slipped and I caught at the rocking chair to keep me from falling The chair rocked, and the back went against the window. Don’t tell grandpa, will you ’” “But grandpa must know it,” was the reply; “*there must be a new pane set.”” “Well, don’t tell him I did it,’* urged Carrie. “What shall I tell him ?’’ said grandme, “Tell him the chair rocked against it,’ Car- rie answered “But he will want to know what made the chalr rock,’’ said grandma. Ip “Tell him one re ane children did it,’’ said ‘arrie, “‘lethim think it was Albert or Emwa; ‘ don’t tell him I did it.” Bias gees . ‘But don't you see my chilk, interposed | .i., all on I tell yeou wot itis, Mr, I can't Carrie’s mother, who had not yetspoken, don't = cr en Bet s wedding ring, cos 1 you see that this would not be honest’ You 3 oll — beddin’ and other fixins; but do not want the blame of breaking the window tions — ,ulnety-five ceuts for the tarnal upon your brother or sister, when you broke it hoe ‘etle critter, I'll tak it right off ‘ips yourself, do you?” aus, an you'll hey the fun uv gittin rid uv “No,"’ said Carrie, “ but grandpa will seold | 5,77 Your hoops, an’ the money fer it tew at me if he knew I broke it.”” wet thi, la oe. . “I don’t think he will,” grandma remarked, | took the rine onerous Proposition, Mr. Jone ** I think the best way will be for you to tell rs th 4 Ting as if to do it up for hiscustomer him the truth, yourself, as soom as he comes She me instant, the thought flashed home.’ across the mind of the Yankee that he was “Oh, I can't tell him!’’ Carrie exclaimed. ween ye much for the whistle.” “But he will see that the winddow is broken | 1, . = s Tuck nor nuthin’—an’ them leetlo when he goes into the bed room, said Carrie’s ~ nae eads what's druy into the top won't mother, ‘he will inquire how it was done, and | °"™ i Prenged nothin’, Mr. ? ‘ we shall have totellhim. It will be much Ont warrant it, my friend,” replied THE YANKEY’S CHRISTMAS VISIT _ The day preceding Christmas, a ‘ gree un’’—green from head to foot—was sc: Tushing up Washington street, with his thrust into his pockets. In i e Shreves & Brown s, he was suddenly brouy te a stand by the brilliancy of jewelry. dis- played in their window “Tarnation seize me, ef them rings han't Figen enough formy Sall! Dang it ef 1 rei a, buy the hoop what'll do for Sal!’ © nw cl in’ ti by ‘sla ee » next plantin’ time pon this determination, our ¥ ste ped into the magnificent store pore up to the show-case of diamond jowelry at the same moment, relieving his hands fron their prison, pointed to the most expensive ring within reach of his vision—w orth at least five hundred doilars \ _ What’ll you take for that are? Yankee “What will you give?” ros nded Jones, understanding the customer be are deal with. “Dang itef I know five cents is all dad would as he sold hisself short the tin tew pay my w ay up to Bosting ‘Cannot afford the ring for that money—it _ twice as much as you offer, said J ones * Yeou git out—dang it if P11 any how; but Sall ‘he hoop out here, es oe gentle request, Mr. Jonos e ring from its rich * d the Yankee, who eg scale ®aid the uess “bout ninety allow me tew giv of apples sass tew git te be cheated must have the ring Lui and Iet a feller kersomine moves x toward was evidently determined 7 Mr Jones better for you to tell bim yourself, before he “Ty ae 7 bunder, ef I di re knows anything about it. > lion't see Sall bust afore Carrie saw that this was reasonable, but it T bay s hoop for ber what don’t come war- was a long time before she could make up her mind to do what her wotber and grandmother h thought best At last, after a long crying spell, aud a great many earnest endeavors to find some other way of getting out the diffi- sacle E Carrie said “Well, mother, [ll teil prandpa myself, when he comes home.’” *: That will be the best,” said ber mother., smiling. That smilie encouraged Carrie wonderfully. She wished that grandpa would come then, 30 that she might tell him at once, and have it over. But he would not be home before sun- set. Hedid not come that evening till after dark. Carrie drew her little chair closer to grandma's when she heard the carriage drive into the yard ‘* He's come,’ she whispered, and her hand trembled, as she laid it in grandpa’s lap “ Yes, dear,’’ grandina answered, *‘ and his little grand daughter need not be afraid to tell him the truth.” Grandpa went to the barn and took care of his horses. Then he came in and sat down in the corner near the fire ‘And you're up yet, my little girl,’’ he said kindly, addressing Carrie The tears came into Carrie's eyes With this last speech the Yankee gave bis at an additicnal slap, and walked ne of tho store, muttering to himself— “Can't come it over this chap, any beow _ Turkrsu Lares. —In goiug about Goust tinople, you will ec Ht meat a Solen ahs ried by two or four Turks, as the case may be By takinga Peep in the window as it passes you may chance to see a very pretty face, and then again the forbidden countenance of some antiquated dame looks daggers, Warning you not to be thus impertinent a second time The Turkish ladies, and in fact all the Turk- ish females, both black and white, ha: fares covered in such a manuer tha’ tures are almost entirely concealed anytuing except the eyes is visible ¥ y Kept t The ma teriel used is white, and usually quite thin, to Sitar any obstruction to free respiration his, however, depends somewhat upon the fancy ofthe wearer. Ifshe happens to be very pretty, she will wear an exceedingly thin lac + like covering over her face. If rather ord nary. the material will be of a thicker texture and if apace vely. she will have her coun tenance regular anda, i fell him now, dear," wh ish ladies a not the ce get Weal te ‘Yes, grandpe,’’ Carrie sai ofthese little artifices We areinclined to think to see you . that some of their more civilized sisters exee! The child burst into tears them in this particular. “Why, Carrie, what's the matter?’ in- quired grandpa, in surprise “Grandpa, ‘sobbed the child,“ I've broken your bed-room window.” And Carrie hid her face in grandma’s lap “Broken my bed-room window!’’ said grandpa, ‘Ab, how did you manage to do that?’ Carrie explained the matter as well as she could for crying ; Grandpa listened attentively and said, when she had concluded - New Year’s Freaks.—The young men oi Louisville, had a Masyuerade procession on New Year's day, which is described as having been irresistibly ludicrous. The hoop move. ment was -ustained by divers /adies whose garments were kept at the proper degree of expansion by the use of sxar hoesheud hou; one lady, in particular, sporting no less than five hoops to sustain her claim to a posetcor D in the saat ten. Other burlesyues of woderr “Tam sorry you met with such a fashions were equally well gotten up, ant uy ehild; 1 must set a new pane of gl some evinced considerable dramatic talent o- morrow. Another band of New Year's quers, th And grandpa drew a chair to the table,and | “Cowbellions,” of Mobile, ba onan en | <4 Sut down toeatghis supper. How poor Carrie's } existence some twenty-five years, and ev: heart was lightened. . year they present a new pageant. We hays “Grandpa didn’t blame me a bit, He only | seen three of their annual parades. The first pitied me,’’ she thought. And ten minutes after she was sound asleep in her bed The next morning was cle ar and frosty, but Carrie was so anxious to see with her own tyes the mischief she had done remedied, that grandma bundled her up in a warm hood and shawl and sent her up into the bedroom where grandpa was setting a pane of glass. She came out again when the work was done, with | Cowbellions way a representation of the Ulyia sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks. pic Games ‘Telling the truth was the best way after — intent all wasn't it, Carrie?’’ For ine Lanes —-Thbe Paris Fasbions *‘Oh, much the best,’’ Carrie answered. | brought by the last mer, say in regard to “ T mean to tell the truth always.” furs that Ermine is now the prevailing fay: rite. For walking, a fur dress is composed, first of a trimming of a velvet mantle which it goes round entirely; second, of the mui which is lined with silk, of a c similar tu the years 1354-°5, to the Legislature of Vir- | the fur, without any kind of lace-work or tas ginia, contains some interesting facts. It was | sels; third, of a little, echarpe palatine, which shown by the report of the 5th of December, | Ornaments the ucck and falls over the breast 1305, that from the 6th of April to the 5th of | in two square e Without these tw December of that year there were trans- | Which are added. For balls, &c.. feathe pert to Liberia. through the agency of the | extensively used as trimmings. Bonne ‘irginia Colonization Society, complying with | diminutive as ever with this addition ~ they the terms of the law of 1853, one hundred | are trinuned upon the edg with tuits and sixteen free negroes, for whom the Board | placed close to the top. The tront is then or made an allowance of $50 each, mounting to | Bamented with white blonde and tule, mingled the sum of $5,800. with « few flowers, white or red, and also with From the 5th of December. 1853, to the | some black velvet In sleeves there is no present date, the Board has paid at the rate} change. The winter walking sleeve is mad of $50 each for one hundred and eighty-eight, | close, with several rows of flounces trimmed and of $30 each for sixteen emigrants; mak- | wilh rich embroidery and Aleneon lace ing two hundred and four free persons, and : Te - amounting to the sum of $91,880. E> Mrs. Partington was in at the Music It will thus be seen that the entire number | Hall on Sunday evening to hear the Messias whose transportation has been paid for since | and was, with every one else,delighted§ Onc the orgunisation of the Board is three hun- | peculiarity of oratorio music, and of Handel's dred and sixteen, and the sum paid $15,680. | music in particular, is thatthe choruses abound Under the act of 1850 a capitation tax was | with repetitions, the different parts running levied upon the free negroes of the Common- | sound, jumping over, and heading of each wealth to raise funds for their colonization. | other, till they are all brought up standing by It appears by the report that from this tax | the black bar at the end of the scale. Of this and from taxes on seals and attestations de- | character is the portion, “Unto us ason is voted to the like object there hag been re- | born,’ &¢ , which runsthrough many change ceived inthe aggregate to the present time | “Well, I declare,” said the old lady, without the sum of $50,000; yet, in consequence of | dre of an irreverent thing, for --rever- the restrictions placed upon the expenditure | ence marked “eleven plus’ by Mr. Butler of the legislative bounty, this entire sum has | in her prenological chart, ‘“‘what a fuss they been expended and been absorbed by the are making about one son among so many of general treasury of the State. The expenses | ‘em. Some will have twenty and not say for the collection and embarkation of the free | 80 much about it. But there aint none of us negrves are now borne exclusively by the | alike in nothing "' The spirit of Handel was Colonization Society, which is dependent for | near, and what a huge rap he gave her snuff its revenue wholly upon the irregular and un- | box—a real rappee—that sent it rolling on the certain contributions of private benevolence. | floor. She thought it was Ike, who was busily The Board earnestly recommend that author- | engaged in thinking how prime it would be ir ity may be conferred upon them to apply a| he had a handful of snow to drop into a hood part of the fund provided by the State for the | that hung ey over the back of the seat transportation of its free colored population | opposite.—Boston Post beyond its limits to the collection and embar- are . kation of the emigrants. ke Rogers, the noted English poet, is dead The name of the author of the “ Pleasures of Hope,”’ is the last among the brilliant galaxy that illumined the literary horizon of the last age. Byron, Scott, Wilson, Shelley, Southy, Keats, Campbell, Moore, Coleridge, Worde- worth—when has the world ever seen, whea will it see again, such a combination of genius lavished upon a single generation” The new sghool of ar Tennysons, end Brown ings, and Smiths, and Longfellows, ¢ cuter quanti—eompared with the are pigmicg creeping after the footsteps of giants was intended to represent the Heathen Myth ology; the second, the class of humanity re resented by annals, such as the lawyer by » shark, the dandy by a peacock, &c. This ex hibition was inimitably fine—the masks and disguises being imported from Paris at an ex travagant expense. Strange to say, the se of the Cowbellions during sv long a period bas been impenetrable. Tho jast exhibition the The Colonization Cause in Virginia. The Report of the Colonization Board for tai (2 The citizens of New York and Bosten own one-eighth of the entire property of the Union. Boston alone, in its corporate limits, owns one-twentieth of it. In that city is found the richest community, per capita, of any in the United States. Providence, R. 1. is the next city in point of wealth in propor tion to its population, having a valuation of fifty-six millions, with a population of filty thousand.