Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, LISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue @ wenth stress, 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 packages at 373 eents per month. To mali subscribers the sub- scription price ls 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 312% cents a week. iF" SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Ebening Star. VOL. VIL. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY LL, 1856. NO. 942. THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘This excellent Family ana News Jourus.— con- taining a greater variety of interesting readiny: than san be found in any other—is published on Satur. dy morning. TERMS. Single Copy, per AMRUM ....0.ceserereeereeeBl 25 TO CLUDe. Five copies... Ten copies. Twenty cepies. U7" Cass, invaniasrr ¢ > Single (in wrappers) can be wed at the peg immediately afier the peal map the paper. Price—Tuaex Cents. PostTMastzas who act asagents will be allowed a commission ef twenty per cent. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, @eneral Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 174 Pa _av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, Wasuineton Citr, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purclasing elsewhere. oc ly DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY ALADY. RS. A.C REDMOND HAVING removed to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th st.. between Handt prepared to take LIKENFSSES in the bew Le of the art. PICTURES well taken and put up in embossed cases for FIFTY CENT: nov 22<tf MEDICAL CARD. UCTOR STANISLAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Homeopathy, Utfice 231" corner F and Fourteenth streets. Consultations from I@ a.m. to3 = m Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from aoe with improved heaith, will attend to the practice of his profession. Le Docteur parle F raneais Der Doctor Spricht Deutsch. dec 17—1m* COFFIN WAKEROOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDER TA- « KERS—treeldence4is Seventh street, between @ and H streets. Interments procured tnany ground ercemetery. Cofins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages. Hearse, and every article for interments of the best quailty furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the might. Having the exclusive right of Crump’s Patent Corpse Preserver, we guaramtce to keep the dead for any length of time. Jy tl—ly MAT 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. Siere, 121 Pa. avenue. deo 3 NEW FPSUtITS—NEW FRUITS N RAISINS, FIGS, CRANBERRIES, urtrants, Lemons, ee shell Almonds, Pickles, in vinegar and ty iced, at 62 cents a hun- dred; Hermetically-sealed Froits; Pickled Fruits, of all kinds, y superior and cheap; all kinds of Jetlies in cents, with a great variet les, sultable for the 7 sale at my store, a few steps north- ‘Keon Statue. Z.M. P. KiNG. —HATS: new east of Jac nov Ls GUtTA PERCHA TEET FEE UNDERSIGNED HAVS 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 cit- zeus of Washington as the best tooth extractor operator that we have ever met with teeth upon every plan that is practised d States. B. W. Towles, M.D. John F. Miller, M.D. "i M.D Office over Ford & Bre ’s, No. 290, corner of 1lth street and Pa avenue. _hov 7—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. i R. OU. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, 1s mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent coatinzous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep improvement in Dentistry, and wi. and profit his patrons REFERENCE: Rev. Dr. Guriey, Hon. R H Gillet, Dr. Binney, Hon. 5 A Douglas, Hon. € Mason, De KR P Patterson, Hon AO P Nicholson, Dr. R Coolidge, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov Z3—tf e with every strive to please CONFECTIONERY! HOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT folly inform the « i ton that he has purchased the tionery establish meat of Joh» on with increased fac. tastes of those who may favor him with their pe- tronage He will manufacture and keep on hand a ree assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF E TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES, JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANC MANGE, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. 4 i he will attend these or other festize occasions delicacy and iy able style, H just received a larg eign BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS. PRUNES, Ac., in fancy boxes and ornamen cartons. Also, ornamental PIGURES, PYRA- MIDS, and other decorations for the table, at Ding ver aad Supper Parties. ‘PHOMAS POTENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, between 1@th and Lith streets, south side. dec 12 aality and attention. assortment of for- Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, fron Ha!l, Pa. avenue, between Sth and 10th ats, HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cleth. Button, Buckskin, ined Button, Heaied GAITERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters; Hironze, Binck, and Colored, at #1 25, Worth $2; Ladies Alpine Button € French W bite Satin 611i tlemen’s French Patent SHOBS, of all descriptions; Gentiemen’s De- tw sed GAIPERS, all colors; Boy’s and Youth’s Patent Leather and Calf BOUTS ant SHOES, My stock of Pall and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the m lebrated manufacturers, is very superior. I promises to offer unnspal amen ant 1 spectfally solicit your patronave and influence fom lta * 3S P. HOOVER. BOYS’ WINTEK CLOTHING. \ E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive nality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer Lo our custom- ets and the public at unusually low prices. Our stock consists in t of— OVER AT: a TALMAS Flac cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS SUK, Satin, and Merino VESTS W ite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa av-nue, bet. 9th and 10th street, (intel Globe) next to Iron Hall. GENERAL INVITATION TO EX- +4 amine om the largest and best axsertments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS, ever exhibited to a Washington public. Persons Wishing to perchase, will find that they can be accommodated on the most liberal terms, by early application at the Music Depot, Star Buildings, GEO. HILBUS, agent. Constantly in receipt of NEW Music dec 24—-tr assortment of first MARBLE WORK—MARBLE WORK: POR SALE. 7 HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A variety of Americaa aud Italizn MARBLE MONUMENTS, of beautiful design and hiybly ed werkinanship, to which he Invites the “ofthe public Persons in want of Men- » er ny other kind of marble work, wiii find \« \o thetr advantage to give bim acall.’ The marble and workmanal ip ts of the best quality, and will be sold as low ax similar work can be obtained at the North ame, on hand, a large stock of highly finished ARBLE MANTELS, which will be sold at re- duced prices ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD m Marbie and Hrown Stone Yard one door from 3% Street, opposite National ‘Theatre. _S0v 1b—eo}m (Union) - STUART'S CANDIES. J use KECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE man er ne aa CANDY “og of Sugar Plums. Jream, other kinds. Foreale at? ulus Cream, on —— Z M. P. KING'S, ~ Be Vermont avenue, corner 15th and 1 sts. OCKS, GLUCKS, cEpeme. st $ THE LAKES, tee Mee 4 Penasylvania avenue. GAUTIER’S Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Elegant SALOON AND RESTAURANT, Conducted on the plan of Taylor § Deimonico’s New York. ADIES AND GENTLEMEN CAN PRO- eure 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 Congress and others taking rooms can make desirable a1 emeats on moderate terms to have their meals furnished. Elegant dining rooms and parlors for the ac- commodation of messes or parties of gentlemen desirous of ae their inesle together Strangers vis.ting the city will find this estab- lishment a great convenience, and are respectful- ly invited to ca‘l and examine it Cc. GAUTIER, dec 15—eolm 252 Pennsylvaniaavenue. TOUPHAM & NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TOPHAM delphia, and y Z of this city, respectfully announce to pec! their friends and the public, that they have com- meuced the Saddling Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortinent of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES MARTINGALES. and WHIPS. HARNESS of every description, both for city and country use. All Kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and NCY WORK BOXE HORSE BLANKETS , COVERS, COLLAR and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Bust BRUS a ae CURKY-COMBS, SPONGE! -, &6. 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 onrem! x efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respec y solicit, a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Brunks and ring all kinds of work. ers’ tools constantly on hand. PHRENOLOGY. ADAME FRICE’S (LATE OF BALTI- more) compliments to the Ladies and Gen- tlemen in this city, would inform them that she has opened her studio at No. 517 I street, near Sixth, where she is prepared to furnish Phreno- logical Charts on the shortest notice. This is no humbug, but the result of years of scientific re search and experience. ‘Terms moderate. A call is solicited from those desiriny to know them- selves. bd dec M—T,Th&Sim THE P#ANO FORTE CLASSES es ° ¥ MR. We@ENRY PALMER, ILL meetatthe Academy of Music, corner of 9th streets, on and after MON- DAY, Oct. to be in at! nov 7—tf on the days and hours speci- fied in the addressed to them. oct 4 ENRY PALMER, Director. E NEW Goops. OHN © OT, NU. 119 SOUTH SIDK Bridg '» Rear High, Georgetown, D.C , has rece! an additional supply of Fall and Winter ODS, making his assortment very complete, In is Aktock will be found a first rate assort- ment of- Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Noire Antique Sitks Moire ique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich aud Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Bands, Collars and Sleeves loths, for Cloaks Bay State Shawls ment of the best makes Flan- and Dry Goods generally. My ng deMirable and cheap purchasers will it to their advantage to call before getting fully plied. J. H. SMOOT. nov tf MOVAL. UBSCRIBER WOULD MOS? RE- uily inform his customers and the erally, that he has removed aa T ub tore ffem the south to the north side of Pa. m Eleventh and 8, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND '‘LEMEN’S PURNISHING GOODS. As the @gcellent business stand will enable him to doamuch larger business, he feels assured that he furnish @entlemen’s Garments on more pri ate terms than heretofore. Having practised for @ number of years in Germany, England and 2 he ls confident that he can please all those y favor him withacall. Feeling grate- past favors he solicits a continuance of the —_ @. F. SCHAFER, B Merchant Tallor. Ce eel COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. RIONS predin; to Pulmonary Affec- ‘ions find this Prego trying pore owing to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a little care, seorene warm clothing and supply- lug themselves with a goo Prescription or Sogn y they may easily ward off what may else ve a dangerous winter yong Preae TY- Bers COMPOUND GUM ARABIC 8YRUP been so long known and highly appreciated of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- it, and (since the reduction in price,) economi- re: les, that it may be recommended and with the utmost coniidence. It is sold at 25 its, or three beities in one, 50 cents. Wholesale PATTERSON & NALRN and STOTT & Gigs Pp a are In Alexan- ata ; Georgetown b: Mr. CISBELL. ont 2 7 GAMBLER’S TRICKS WITH CARDS Bac AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. Green ; price 25 cents MORGAN'S MYSTERI OF FREE MA- SONRY: containing all the Degrees of the Order conferred ina Master’s Lodge, as written by Capt. Wim. Morgan; price 25 cents. HOME COOK 500K : containing several bon- dred excellent receipts ; price 25 cenis LAWS OF LOVE: A complete code of ga.- 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 tells the characters and dispo- sitions of woman; price 25 cents LADIES’ GUIDE £O BEAUTY: containing —— advice on improving the compiexion, 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, olls, pomades; only 25 cents. Any of the above ks can be bought of the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh street, op- ite the Post Office, where be keeps on hand all e CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, and NEWSPAPERS, BLANK BOOKS PENS, INK, PAPER, STATIONERY of kinds, CHILDREN’S’ TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS ABC CARDS, PLAYING and VISITING CARDS, BALL, 1 &e. nov 6—3me ESSRS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their arrangements for the ap- —— peeryettns 9p y invite attention heir large and stock, which includes, im addition to a superb collection of BOOKS, alarge assortment of FANCY ARTICLES ef the most elegant and recherche description, particularly yes Christmas and ‘New Year Presents. lec 24—tr C= ALLEN’ KUBBSINS, and LAW 4 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 exch. eriean RAZORS of the best quality, every razor warranted. For sale by E. K. LUNDY, deo U1 No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown ail Ratti tial | tes LIBRARY EDITIONS of Campbell, Milton, Dryden, Bryant, Halleck, Longfel- low, Shak« Byron, Pope. Joanna, Baillie, Reed tod T gourney, Herbert, Shelly, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Burns, Goldsmith, Scot. Hood, Swift, Chaucer Spenser, Tennyson, Southey, Rogers, Young and many other Poets, we found at the most mod- erate prices, at the bookstore of the undersigned, fine editions, in morocco and calf bindings, many of them beautifully illustrated ; most of them im- ported direct from London. Ki the unders} and bound there. FRANCK TAYLOR. dec 28 Moore, Hemans, mson, Willis, Si LADI AY BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH every variety of Cosmetic and Articles accem- panying a at ‘THE LAKES, dec M—tf The pupils are requested | BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. of eres MeG1LL, 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 promt attention. THOMAS McGILL, Seventh street, between D and FE, Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 4—eolm STEWART’S SKYLIGHT DAGUERRE and beautifu 9th and 10th streets, No. 324 Pa. avenue. nov 16—eo2m NEW YURK STORE SELLING OFF, N of EMBROIDERY RIBBONS, FEATHERS, and FLOWERS. dec 18—ft&eolm PEE on patniasy night, the &th instant A years old, black complexion with full round face, of figure, and likely. aud took with her ker feather bed and bedding. WM. F PHILLIPS, 596 New Jersey avenue. NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in mind that the plan which [ sepret six months ago, of selling HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, ix in success- ful operation, consequently those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are not ee twenty-five per cent. extra profit to offset bad debts. The HA dec 10—eotf rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, #2 50 A full supply and Childre’.’s Fancy Goods, at very low prices. Small profits and quick 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 tied with the very best and most fashionable ch calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- I have shown them to competent Judges, who pronounce them to be the best Boots for the price In the United precedented low price of $3 623¢ States. I also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOO'T made of the very leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. Competition is out of the question for gentlemen to come and see for themselves ‘Terms positively cash. dec 6—eo3m H, SEMKEN, Jeweler, SHO Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th sireets, IL AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of flue aud rich tmported JEWELRY, such as Flor- entine and Koman Mosaics, Italian La and Corals, Garuets, Cameos, and a var! - ety of richly chased Goid ery or any descrip tion, the very latest styles Alsi timekeepers. FOR CHRISTMAS PRES NTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Kniyes, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake an: Napkin Rings, etc., etc. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Une, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortinent of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ever: eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, ani Opera Glasses. \™ We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods are warranted as represented, and will be sald at the lowest possible price 17 Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, an on delien on Stone executed at short notice. c H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. _dec 1—tt NOTICE OF CONTINUATION. AMES H. SHEKELL HAVING 8UCCEED- ed to the business of Sheke!l & Brothers, and located at No. 279 F street, corner 13th, will oe January 1. 1856. with an en- Ure new and fresh stock of GROCERIES, together with a full and complete assortment fine WINES. the desirable varieties afford: by the firm. dec 26—1m MUSIC FORK PAIVATE PARTIES AND SOIREES. PSSKS. SCHEEL AND FISCHER RE M s that they are prepared to attend to the con uo of Strauss and | 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. 462 Fourteenth st. jan 2—eotw GIFT BUOKSTURE! 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. Each article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containjng tre name of some the ancy ift, which is presented on the spot. An ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, and Toilet Articles, &c. HILBUS MUSIC DEPUT. dec 8—tr Comer Pa av. and 1th 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, Cabes, and other useful articles. His goods are of an excellent quality, and he sells lower than any one else inthecity Ifafriend of ours wished to know the best piace to buy a Sett of Spoons, Knives and Forks, Tea Setts, Castor, Cake Bas- ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Kuife to an Axe or Wood-Saw, we would mat “go to FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you wil. be sure of getting goed articles, and at the very lowest Price. dec 19—tf A’ BUMS; Froneh Portfolios; Bibles and Prayer Books, boumd in morocce and velvet, with and without elasps; Bagley’s and Morton’s Gold Pens in gold and silver cases; gold Pencil Cases; Rogers’ finest Penkuives, imported direct from the manufacturer; fine editions of Ameri- can, Freuch and English authors, in fine bind- Page, cecpctien direct froin Paris and London by 31 FRANCK TAYLOR. ‘ERA GLASSES—The lar; and chea; Ore assortment in the city at — = NF. ELLIS, rel = Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. en Pa. avenue, near Adam’s Express. re ee FOR PRESENTS at SS } aVERUC, Rear lib street, N ROOMS.—Our \O PICTURES are perfectly life-like, with a beautiful bri L pag and having an elegant smooth nl 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 ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss S.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 DRESS TRIMMINGS, RE WAR D—_I 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 She is about 5 feet, fou- or five inches high, light ood, She has a variety of clothing very best and most fashionable DRESS At $3 50, equal to any usually seld at $5, e best $3 Hat south of New York; anda of black and brown FELT HATS, best French calf skin patent Alll askis io, a new lot of fine Loudon and Geneva WATCHES, warranted ronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. 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 spectfulty inform the admirers of good mu- Zz of musical performanze on the Piano and Violin, at Private Parties an@ Soirees, during the season, and beg leave to assure their patrons that they will produce eee Sp the best selections vabltzky, and other approved com- posers ; and with a view and hope to give entire EVENIN G STAR. THE RUSSIAN SLAVE. Tt was the epoch of the Congress of Vienna, led amidst pomps and festivities without a rival when the fate of half Europe was deci: in modern history. Tournaments, arousal masked balls, theatres and operas, horse-ra- cing and gaming, regattas, illuminations, fire- works, everything which the imagination could devise, was employed for the amusement Amid the programme of festivities prepared by the Im- perial committee, there figured a stag-hunt, and the woods in the neighborhood of Sche- brunn were gay with the crowd assembled to One per- son alone, elegantly dressed and mounted on took a part in the amuse- ment of the day. His eyes were intently fixed oglishman, noted for his wealth, his eccentricities, and his passion for play; he followed him wherever he went, of these ‘kings taking a holiday.”” witness or participate in the sport. a high-breed steed. on Sir James Raily, an aad seemed to attract his attention. himself. mysterious gesture. is intended for me ;”’ head towards the stranger. the movement, advanced to meet him. the honor to meet you before.”’ bame that he asks for.’’ at Moscow.’’ “In society ?”” lic places. at so inopportune an hour. a inind so generous as yours.’” manners of the young man had inspired. “I have come to ask fur liberty.” “Of me?”" “OF you.” moke of such of this singular demand remarkable for nothing but a love of play.” “Tt is my only hope tir you reply?” such an bypoth Ueman like yor “A gentleman If. cident of birth. Iam a slave “You !’’ said Raily, with astonishment. Gouloubskoff.”” ‘How can I serve you,’’ asked Railly, ex man. you from the throng; “it is more prudent know, perhaps, that the Prince is here.’’ to speak to you. count gives a fete at the Retterburg “Ves.” Count de Sulensk.”’ “Yon.” “ To play there ?’’ there.’ “Twas well informed.’’ countenance. I see near us?”’ asked Sir James Railly. <oT6ts.”? “ He cannot be far off. meeting him?” ‘With all my heart. brances, and all hope would be lost.’’ chase. observation.’’ Russian, “ this;’’? handing him a pocket book roubles.”’ ‘out of his usual calm by the amount. listen to me. asmall estate near the Volga. served him wit got his enfranchisement in the course of a few years. adopted country in tho neck from the yoke of bond: without leaving my poor ol. my master’s vengeance. finally, the smallest chastisement for him would be the loss of his property, and a return to the rudest labors of slavery. I could not do it. Besides, I nourished a hope which strengthened me each day to await the morrow. I thought that Alexander, who, it was said, was ambitious of the title of regenerator of his country, would associate his name with the abolition of servitude But all the philan- throphy of the Em by the hateful an ict: nobles, produced only the ukase, which forbid the individuai sale of the serfs; they could only be sold with the estate. I had waited in vain. ‘Why did you not try to purchase your- self?” “It would have been useless. The great Muscovite lords have made a horrible com- pact, binding themselves not to accept the ransom of a slave. Are you ignorant that a serf of Count Scheremetofi offered two millions of roubles for his liberty, and was pitilessly refused! Yet the Count receives but a smail annual tribute from thisman; only a few rou- bles : but these great lords find a cruel pleas- ure in connting in the number of their vaseals, and absolutely dependent on their eaprice, millionaires, whose fortunes they could ruin ata word. I have borne my hard lvt with the foriitade of a Christian. 1 have sought to for get it in business and travel and deeds of charity; but now my courage fails, for I love— and the woman who accepts me for a husband must accept the cobain of slavery.”” After a moment’s pause the young Russian resumed : « Prince Gouloubskoff, I have said, an estate on the borders of the Volga. It counts only fifty hearths, yot he will not sell it “What does this mean ?"* said Sir James to “Twice my eyes have encountered this young man, and he has made the same I cannot be decided ; it and he turned horse’s The latter seeing ‘ Sir,” said he, bowing low, “I have had “Yes,” replied the Englishman, who was vainly interrogating his memory: ‘ Yes, your face is_a creditur’s which torments me, and which [ cannot satisfy by giving him the “You have never known my name. We met “No; at the Hotel Sans Souci, and in pub- Pardon me if, with only this titl> to your notice, I have ventured to accost you The importance of the motive will, [ hope, be sume excuse tu ‘What can I do for you?’ said Raily, in a tone of extreme courtesy; yielding to the sym- pathetic interest which the pleasing face and “Are you not mistakeu ?'’ asked Sir James with some hesitation, not knowing what to «T au Sir James Ruily, an Englishman by birth, ‘And success init,’ cried the young man. If I should tell you, sir, that it is perhaps reserved for you to res- cue a fellow man from an opprobious eondi- ion, to efface from his brow @ mark which de- votes him to humiliation and scorn,what would You embarrass me, for I do not seo what can have to do with a gen- Yes, by elevation of soul; perhaps also, by education; but not by the ac- “My name is Smerkof-Feodorwits, and the estate on which I was born belongs to Prince tending his hand affectionately to the young “I would gladly do more than pity But let us go this way,”’ he added, ta- king the direction of a path which led away You + Yes; but I could not choose the moment This evening, I belicve, the * You will not return to Vienna, for after the fete you are to go to the chateau of the “The whole night, and Gouloubskoff will be He hesitated a moment, and a deep shadow passed over his ‘* Is not that the livery of the Prince which Shall we not avoid Not that I fear to be recognized immediately; lovg years have pass- ed since we met; but 1 could not exchange ten words with him without exciting remem- ‘Let us follow this path, then; and put- ting spurs to their horses, they soon found themselves out of sight and hearing-of the “ Here,’’ eaid Sir James, ‘‘ we are safe from ‘+ Before going further,’ resumed the young tau ask you to take charge of “Within it are bank notes to the amount of a million ‘‘ A million!” exclaimed Railly, surprised “ Take it, sir, I beg of you, and deign to My fathor and I were born on The estate belonged to Prince Gouloubskoff, the father of the Prince now in Vienna. My father was at- tached to his ae for a long time, and such zeal and devotion, that, at his death. he bequeathed him a considerable sum; but unfortunately for our family, he for- My father trafficked in furs in southern Russia, and being intelli- gent and energetic, he grew rapidly rich. My education was entrusted to a French emigrant, and to his cares I owe all my subsequent suc- cess; for, when I grew up, I joined my effurts to those of my father, and, extending our operations to the East, I doubled his fortune Our positions as serfs excited the solicitude of my friend, the Freachman, end he urged me to seek an estern World; but, though I ardently desired to withdraw my e, I could not fly, father a prey to If I once left Russia ror, restrained as it was at an is with him an unbridled passion, for w he will sacrifice everything. excitement of this risk this estate. born there—my family are still the; this village for me. tian—under this triple title I will bless you for chains,”” “This night?” pe with O’Bearn. I think a favorable occasion will showed yesterday. I will profit by it.”” ‘Thanks! Sir James,’ ‘‘and now we must separate. will seek you. Your frien I would avoid meeting them. were faro, now at ecarte ; amounted to 200,000 roubles. thought it prudent to resume their stakes of 89,000 florins. renewed twice. those of Railly were impenetrable. changed. “ Hearts!” said the Prince “I have it.”” “ Hearts!’’ be replied. “ Here it is.’’ ‘ Hearts’ again ‘Here!’ ‘- Hearts! eagerly extended. ication Sir James,” he said abandons the field of battle.” “Never, Prince! nor a Russian either it not eo?” Vill faro for two suit you ?”’ * Faro let it be.” The two adverseries entered the lists The Prince roubles before the last one falls; Blucher time to arrive; the victory is min Railly dealt in his turn pet over to his side nounced that he had tripled his stake The Priace was too good a pl: on, ilhe had exhausted all the gu! notes at his dispc play on credit, cha table. Railly accepted, and gaine times in succession ed 900,000 rubles.’’ began to suffer. A Ruseian never abandons the field of battle we try a shot.” companion, readily accepted. sal of his adversary Iu a moment the hall was empty. “ What shall be the etake, Sir James?” “Two hundred thousand rubles.”’ Vi one of your estates.” prietor !’ ‘*It is a mere whim, like any other.”’ ‘Ard one which I am not dis thwart. which you can see admirabl ruins of the holy city I miles from Volugda——"’ Railly shrugged his shoulders. cold,’’ he said. nesr the Volga.”’ estimate this property-——' ** Then I add 50,000 to my stake.” ‘Agreed; but here " ** Pen, ink, and paper can supply them.” domain upon the Volga. The bet was te be decided by ten shots. They drew lots for the firet fire, and the Prince won, and took his place About twenty feet before him were apart, each containing a pigeon. called the post. These cords, b; to be placed in the hands of the adverse party, who always stood behind the markeman; and, while the latter had his eye intently fixed upon the cords, his antagonist was permitted to agitate them, and to feign to puil before doing so; thus it was impossible to foresee on which side the shot was to be directed; yet, it was necessary to aim quickly, for the bird, from its love of teen departs instantly, and with an energetic wing. 4, You might have heard a pin fall PF the turf when Railly and the Prince had taken their position, aud the signal was given. The cords were agitated, and a door fell on the lett. The Prince turned his weapon in that direction and fired. «Down !” cried distinctly, the voice of the official. The same stillness prevailed, when it was Sir James’s turn to fire. The trap fell. The shot followed instantly. “Down '’’ exelaimed the voice again. “Did you say, Prince, that this estate bor- ders on the Volga?” “From the balcony of the house you ean see the course of the river!’ An expl: sion was heard. “Down !”? said the same voice. rice. But the Prince plays, and pny ich In the feverish assion he may be led to If he does so he may Inse, In this village I was born—my father was ain Man, Koglishman, Chris- put my fate in your hands—you have an unlimited credit over my purse—stake everything, triumph at any price—if fate should be against you, if I must lose crershing: d yet remain a slave, aving tried to break my “ T accept the task,” said Sir Railly gravely. ** No, this night circumstances will not serve. They will play lasquenet.. Besides, I have an But the day after ‘@ffer natu- rally between Gouloubskoff and myself. He will not recoil, I judge, by the temerity he said Swerkoff; Four days after this conference a dense crowd was collected in one of the gaming halls, around a small table, under the rotun- da, at which were seated two players. They Sir James Railly and Prince Gouloubs- koff. Fortwo days these two had been con- tending for victory—now at lasquenet, now at and the losses of Railly The game at present was ecarte, and had been four against four; but the betters, becoming alarmed, they were renewed by the Prince and Railly, and the stake now amounted to the round sum The cards were shuffled and distributed ; the trump card was hearts; they were to be Fire sparkled in the eyes of the Prines. but It was not aman, but a statue—the expression never Railly leaned back in his chair, looking with indifference on the table at the heap ot geld to which the hands of the Prince were The joy of Gouloubskoff amounted to intox- “ You will not quit playing, L hope, “an Englishman never Is “[t is a national prejudice with us; but at ri i you would like to change the game. again held the bank and gained 29.000 His good fortune seemed fatality it- self. Yet the perfect calmness of the Eng- lishman was not less astonishing. He pursued his object with the impassability of his com- patriots before the French battalions at Wa- terloo, when Wellington, seeing his suldiers fall one after the other, took his watch, and said: ‘ Thoy die at so many aminute; I have yet such a number of men; it will be an hour ili have This time fortune Hegained. He dou- led his stake, and gained again. He had just gathered up 50,000 roubles, when he an- er to resol. Railly still gained. Gouloubskof¥ still played f and dic then proposed to ing the stakes upon the three “« By St. George,’’ he cried, ‘I have gain- “I congratulate you,” said the Prince, with @ nervous contraction of the countenance. He * You will not stop playing, I hope, Prinoe. ‘Never, Sir James, as I told you. But, shell we change the game? The air is sti- fling here. Let us go into the garden. You have a reputation as a markeman; suppose Railly, who saw the neryous agitation of his esides, cus- tom required that he should be at the dispo- ‘* Agreed, but I have no more gold; and I must not exhaust my credit at the Bank of nna, which is quite indispensable to me.”’ ‘Then I will wager 200,000 rubles against “Do you wish to become a Muscovite pro- posed to I have something of that value near Moscow It is on the declivity of a hill, from the yet smoking ave also at two “Ttis too “Ah! then I have something else which which may suit you, a charming little Village “Here goes for the Volga, then. And you ‘ At something more than 200,000 rubles.”’ have not the title-deeds Writing materials were brought, and the Prince engaged in writing to transfer to Sir James, if he were the winner, the title of his laced, in a circular line, five small cages, twelve feat Cords were attached to the trap-doors which closed the cages, and were sufficiently long to reach the spot where the marksmen stood, which was the rules of the game, were “That “Down! The strife continued, with success on bot! sides. till the sixth shot, when Railly failed “Missed !*’ said the crier. At the eighth tri@l, the Prince having fai and Railly succeeded, they were again equal and the two sportsmen took a moment for re pvse The Prince again took his place, fired, and missed. Railly was morefortunate. The bet was approaching its solution Ww J meme then in the souls of the Pri and Sir James? it wasa mystery beyond hiv man intuition. To some the approach of a: important event is announced by low inward voices, to others presentments seem mere follie~ and chimeras. But it was remarked that when the Prince took his carbine again, it wa< without a word, without display. without the haughty look which was natural to him He fired. The bird, which had flown in a straight line, suddenly turned. “Wounded !” said some. “Dead ‘"’ said others. “No, no!” cried several voice: Every eye was fixed upon it; but it mounted its flight became stronger, and it disappeared tom Railly calmly whistled “God save th ing !"’ Railly having killed the ninth bird, the bet was decided by a single shot, for the Prince failed again. The two adversaries were superb at this mo went, eaeh in his fashion; the Prince, by hi courage which raised him above bis lues, and Railly by the deep, concentrated joy whi ho telt in thinking of the serious consequer ot his sugcess They extented their hand. + each other, and separated the best friends in the world. It was but an incident of sports man life, which might have its counterpart to morrow. Fifteen days passed. The act of cession, first made out in the nameof Railly, then transferred to that Feodorwitz, was fally au- thenticated, and Sir James quitted Vienna Hie attempted to restore the million of roubles, which was entrusted to him, not wish- ing to receive a price fur an action whore ly merit, he said, was success; but he could not rosist the eutreaty of the ransomed serf. Feot- orwits forced him to accept, inscribing upon the pocket-book these wor “To the free man who has made me free my favorite fruit.”’ > OFFICIAL. 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