Evening Star Newspaper, January 17, 1856, Page 1

j THE G STAR, FUBLISHED Ewry AFTERNOOS, “UNDAY,) (EXOE co At the Star Deildings, 0 of Pesmsyivante ’ By W. D. WAL. wu Ph to subseribers vy ao Be SIx AND A QUARTER CENTS, paya. to the Ayent=; papers served in packages tire sents per mooth. To mail Bubscribers the gription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FX £Y CENTS a yearin advance, TWO DOLLAR: for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. 107 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. SS = 5 Cboening Sta7, OFFiIciaL. Treasury DerantMenr, Dee. 1, 1855. Notice ts hereby given to hoiders of stocks of the Untted States that this Department will pur- clase 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 following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1912, a premium of ten Per cent ; for stock of the loans of 1817 and 1918, & premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1860, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1546, redeemable on the 12th November, 1946, if received at the ‘Treasury Prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2% per cent.; If received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and If received after the 31st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 14 per cent. Interest wlil also be allowed on seid 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 in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunet Secretary of the Treasury. tennis lnsis banc ientinenmness NAVY DEPARTMENT, Bureau or Construction, &., January 12, 1856 JROPOSITIONS WILL BE RE IVED by this bureau, until the 12th of February, for the following articles for the United States steamer Mississippi, to be delivered at the navy- yard, New York : Two vertical tubular boilers, to be made of the best charcoal bloom boiler plates ; tube sheets to ve one-half inch, water bottoms and ash-pits sev- en-sixteenth, shell three-eighths of an inch in thickness. All the external parts to be double rivetted, and canlked on both sides where tt can be got at to do so; no screw stays to be used in the lews, water bottoms, or steaw Grog! ‘The crowns and sides of shell to be «tittened by 'T iron, from which the braces are to lead. fhe boilers will be about twenty-three and one- half feet front, by about eleven and one half feet dep, and about twelve and one-half feet high ; to be furnished with the necessary man and hand hole plates, furnace, flue and damper doors; lugs for grate bearers, and for securing boilers to the snip, and to be tested when done at a hydraulic pressure of 35 Ibs. per square inch The tubes to be furnished by the government and to be set by the contractors, the government being responsible for all tubes condemned from tuelr defects, and the contractor for all condemned from bad workmanship. The price to be per pound finished, less the weight of the tubes p, the prices per pound for such fron cast- ings as may be requil: for engine and boilers, of green sand, of dry sand, of loam, and for one and one-third sets of grate bars, and for composition castings (of copper and tin ) ‘The patterus to be furnished by the govern- ment. ‘The whole to Le done tn the best menner, and to be subject to the inspection and approval of such persons asthe department may appoint. Drawings of the bollers will be furnished bid- ders on application to the department Payments will be made for one-third their esti- mated amount when the boilers are half com- pleted ; the remainder when they have been test- ed satisfactorily by steam. For castings, when detivered apd approved. Bidders will be particular in stating their prices and the time when tT Propose to complete and deliver the work. Bondand good ery will be required for the faithful performance of the work and the fulfillment of the contract. jan 13—lawtw 1 No. 550 } ©Swamp and Overllowed Land: UBLIC NOTICE —PURSUANT TOU THE instructions of the Secretary of the Interior, pubric notice is hereby given that, in order to bring toa close the business under the act of Con- gress approved September 25, 1850, entitled, “An act to enable the State of Arkansas, and other States, to reclaim the ‘swamp lands’ within their iimits,”’ and at the same time afford to parties who claim that portions of the lands selected un- der said lew are dry and fit for cultivation, an op portunity to introduce evidence, all lands so se- lected, to the approval whereof no objection be made within six months from the date hereof, will be certified and patented to the States Such objections as are contem) by the above must be made under oath, and filed with the register and receiver of the proper land office for transmission to the General Land Office. The necessary forms for affidavits are in the hands of said oificers. The followt objection, to- st. Lands entered with cash, or located with mallitary bounty land warrants or scrip, after the ssage of the act of 28th September, 1950, and prior to the passage of the act of 24 March, 1855, “for the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overfiowed lands.’’ 2d. Lands already patented to the State under the swamp law. in all cases where objection is raised, testimony must be taken before the register and receiver of the land office, at such time, after the expiration of said six months, as they may appoint. with the consent of the Commissioner of the General Land classes of land are exempt from Office 5 The lists of swamp and overflowed lands are open to inspection during the regular business hours of the Land Oiice Given under my a =o Kiar of Washing ton, thts 2ist day of ember, 1955. r ye TPHOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Office. jan 10— Ss. P. HOOVER'S Beot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, iron Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sis, | or VE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cleth Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed GAITERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at $1.25, worth $2; Ladies Alpine Button Galters, $3.50; Freach White Satin Gticerlous SLIPPER tlemen’s French Patent Leather BOOTS MHOES, of all descriptions; Gentlemen tached ITERS, ail colors; Boy's and Youth’s Patent Leatber calf BUOTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall aud Winter Wear, recently se- lected frora the most celebrated monufacturers, is very superior. promises to offer unusual inducements, and re 1 spectfully solicit your pat and influence. Macc ttt vn P. HOOVER. WINE FRENCH EDITION F ROUS F seau, Racine, Sevigne, Corneille, Moliere, De Staet, Duels, issart, Bourdalone, Le Sage, Sehiller, Guizot, Boxsuet, Monstrelet, Malherbe, Descartes, Harthelemy, Voltaye, Chateaubriand, F tort Rabelzis, Seribe, Malebranche, St lon, Thierry, Machiavelll, Regnard, riters, say be found at the most mod erate prices at the bookstore of the undersigned imported by imself direct from Paris, in finecal moroeco bindings, some of them with bean- tifa! iLustrations * 9* Also, a small collection, various, of French Books for youth, Paris editions dec %6—ir FRANCK TAYLOR. NEW FRUITS—NEW FRUITS Ne RAISINS, FiGs, CRANBERRIES, Currants, Lemons, paper sbell Almonds, Pickles, in vinegar and dred; Hermetical ly-sealed piced, at 62 cents 4 hun- Fraits; Pickled F of all kinds, very superior and cheap; all kinds of Jelites in glass Jars at 25 cents, with a yreat variety of fresh and nice articles, sultable for the season. For sale at my store, a few steps north- east of Jackson Statue. nov 13 M. P. KING. hS, CLOCKS, C1.00K tHe LAKES, 504 Peunsylvania avenue. Cc dec H- as one of our most innocent, yet eiiicac! sant, and (since the reduction in price,) economi- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1856. x ae EN ae NORFLET'S SADDLE, HARNEND CHEA P 499 Seventh st .oppoh SD TRUNK STORE, MEssRs. To P44 Fellows’ Hall. late of Philadelphia, M NORFLET of this cid pectfully announce res] their friends and the public, that thi menced the Saddling Business at the alpve com- where they will make and keep cons@stand, hand a large and superior assortment of —\y 0” Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDM’, MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS: eve description, both for city and country use: All kinds TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR. PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS COVERS. COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH: ES. CARDS, CURK -COMBS, SPONGES, .» &e. “Sui material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several we feel confident that our work cannot be su: |, either for style or durability. By efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, ans respectfully solicit, a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Frunks and repairing all kinds of work. Saddlers’ tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf ERS OF CONGKESS AND VISIT- ORS TO WASHINGTUN RE_RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that ‘Lat TAYLOR & MAURY’S BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, Lire vania avenue, near Ninth street, they will meet all their requtre- ments. ‘Their extensive stock, in addition to the following important works, comprises every de- partment of Literature, Science, and Art. NEW B@OKS received immediately on publi- cation. Weekly importations from England. Calhoun’s Works. 6 vols. Jefferson’s Works, 9 vols. Webster’s Works, 5 vols, Autograph edition Everett's Orations and Speeches, 2 vols a *s Private Correspondence, 1 vol. 3.8. Prentiss’s Memoirs, 2 vols. Bancroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols. ‘Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. Jefferson’s Manual, 1 vol. The Constitntions of the United States, 1 vol. Elliott’s Debates and Madifon’s Papers, 5 vols. Marsh’s Orators and Statesmen, { vol. Story’s Works, 3 vols Lives of Chief Justices of the United States, 1 - vol Lieber’s Civil Liberty and Self Government, 2 It ME vols. Wirt’s Life of Patrick Henry, 1 vol. Kennedy’s Life of Wirt, 2 vols. Garland’s Life of John Rando! ph, I vol. Party Leaders, by Baldwin, 1 vol. De Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, 1 vol. The Federalist, 2 vol. Crimke’s Nature and Tendency of Free Institu- tions, I vol Constitutional ‘Text-Book, 1 vol. Carey’s Past, Present, and Future, I vol, Seaman’s Progress of Nations, 1 vol McElligott’s American Debator, 1 vol. Future Wealth of A lca, 1 vol. Smith’s Wealth of N ms, 1 vol. Every description of American, English, and French STATIONE of the finest quality, at the lowest prices Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the greatest promptitude. TAYLOR & MAURY’S, near 9th street. MORE NEW GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C has received an additional supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, making Lis assortment very jan 8—tr complete In his stock will be found a first rate aszort- ment of-- Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire AnUgue Siks Motre Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich stri Ri and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sieeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being dAtrable and cheap purchasers will find {t to their advantage to call before getting fully supplied. nov 13- J. H. SMOOT. REMOVAL. [ss SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST KE- spectfully inform his customers and the paulic generally, that he has removed eh tore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets, where he will keep assortment of the best and latest stvie of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURN ISHING GOODS, As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much he . furnis! — “ moderate terms than heretofore. Havi: a fora number of years in Germany, me land and France, he is confident that be can who may favor him with a call. ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. afull and weil-selected x business, he feels assured that Gentlemen’s Garments on more lease all those eeling grate- 5 @. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. Bina SEND isvtecerenid occ hl CUUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &e. ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affec- tions find this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in 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 ee a erous winter cor) jon. =TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC 8YRUP has been so long known and highly cH sir Pag nis, plea- used with the utmost confidence. It is sold ut 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale =? PATTERSON & NA(RN and STOTT & O.; and retail by most ae dria by PEEL & STEVE, Mr. CISSELL. In Alexan- ; Georgetown by oot? TH CARDS | Dybheaes AND EXPLAINED BY J. H. Green; price 25 cents MORG °S MYSTERIES OF FREE MA- SONRY : containing all the Degrees of the Order couferred ina Master's Lodce, as written by Capt. Wm. Morgan; price 25 cents HOME COOK BOOK : containing severai bun- dred excellent receipts ; price 25 cents. LAWS OF LOVE: A Eo code of gal- iantry, containing concise rules forthe conduct of courtship through its entire progress, Apbor- t=uus on love, the courts of luve In the nineteenth century, rules for telling the characters and dispo- sitions of woman; price 25 cents. LADIES’ GUIDE TO BEAUTY : containing racticnl 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- xree of perfection, of which they are susceptible, und also upwards of one hundred receipts va- ricus cosmetics, otis, pomades; only 25 cents Any of the above oks can be bought of the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, Seventh ‘Areet, op- posite the Post Office, where be keeps on hand all the CHEAP PUBLICATIONS, MAGAZINES, ,. BLANK BOOKS, PENS, INK, PAPER TLONERY of all kinds, CHILDREN’S’ TOY BOOKS, PRIMMERS ABC CARDS, PLAYING and V ISiTENG CARDS, BALL, &e. nov NM ESSKS. TAYLOR & MAURY HAVING completed their arrangements for the ap- Pproachiny season, respectfully invite attention to their large and vari stock, which includes, jo addition to 2 superb collection of BOOK, a laree assortment of FANCY ARTICLES of the most elegant and recherche description particularly sulted for Christmas and New Vear Presents. dee —tr ERAL INVITATION e one of the laryest and best assortments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS, ever exhibited toa oy ey ublic. Persons wishing to purchase, will find that they can be accommodated on the most liberal terms, bj early application at the Music Depot, Star Buildings, GEO. HILBUS, Agent” Constantly in receipt of NEW MUSIC. dec 4—tr ¥ OLT’S, ALLEN’ RUBBINS, and Law / rence & Co.’s patent revolving hammer, five and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good rts ment of single barrel Pistols, from 74 cents to $5 each. American bbe gig! 2 = ee best quality, every razor warran’ ‘or sal ELK LUNDY, dec I No. 1% Bridge street, Georgetown. IN& GOODS FOR PRESENTS at ELLIS’S 306 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. dec 20 TO EX- BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. ryomss McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- Someore that he is fully prepared to execute all or- ers for PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING at his large and conventent Establishment, 7th st. three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. ‘The business of the old firm, and all other work jan 4—eolm NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Oomaliss S.J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post reduceBridge street, Georgetown, in order to son, she Stock of goods fore the Spring sea- of EMBRi sell at cast a handsome assortment RIBBONS, DERY), DR 388 TRIMMINGS, dec 18—6t&eoA RS, and FLOWERS. 2 ars SS $50 BE 4-2 —1 will give the above and delivery to me, of4 for the apprehension herself Ana Johnson, and ¥N, a slave, who calls on Saturday night, the sth 12780 away from me 2 years old, 5 feet, four or five}t. She is about black complexion ‘with full roumes bigh, light figure, and likely. She has a varietce, of See and took with her her feather bed an@f clot WM. F. PHILLing dee 10—eotf 596 New Jersey al» NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEM want of Hats to bear In mind that the plan which J adopted six months ayo. of selling HATS and Cars at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, is in suecess- ful operation, consequently those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are @ not charsed 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, $2 50. A full supply of black and brown FELT BATS, and Children’s Fancy Goods, at very low prices. Smail profits and quick sales is the motto. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, Opposite Dexter’s Hotel. I have made asks with one of the best boot makers in Philadel pl.ia to be kept constantly supplied with the very bes! end most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted Vrench calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- precedented low price of $362}. I have shown them to competent judges, who pronou: them to be the best Boots for the price in the United ‘States. 1 also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT, made of the ry best French calf skin patent leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. ' Competition is out of the question. for Alll askis entlemen to come and see for themselves ‘erms positively cash dec 6—eo3m H. SEMEN, Jeweler, 330 Panna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, I AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich limporied JEWELRY, such as Flor- entine aud Roman Mosates, 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 Loudon and Geneva WA‘TCHES, warranted tmekee pers. FOR CHRISTMAS PRES rs. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteb- ers, Castors, ‘aus, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoons, (sterling) Fish, Cake Pie Knives, Butler and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Kings, ete., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. PANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Omaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. ‘And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES In Gold, Stiver and Steel Frames, to suit e eve and age; Eye Ulasses, Congrese Specs, ant 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 wold at the lowest poss!ble price {7 Jewelry and Siiverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, and Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. Chronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musteal Boxes put in perfect order at short notice, H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 30 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 1vth sts. it dec MARRIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ESCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: B 3 OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE 4 I teally and Philosophicallyv censidered, as MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhw@a, Gieet, Strictures, &c.; illus- trated with Cases Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG’S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be consulted without exposure, and with assured confidence of success. Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office. dec A—3m* NOTICE OF CONTINUATION, ames H. SHEKELL HAVING SUCCEED- ed to the business of Shekell & Brothers. and located at No. 279 F street, corner 13th, will open Jantiary 1. 1856. with an en- tlre new and fresh stock of GROCERIES, tovether with @ full and complete assortment of fine WINES, BRANDIES, CORDIALS, &c., all of which have been sclected with care, ex- clusively for families, and to which he invites the inspection of his friends, the patrons of the late firm, the public. intending to keep for sale all the desirabie varieties afforded by the firm. dec 20--1m CONFECTIONERY! (EXHOS. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully laform the citizens of Washington that he 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 their pa- tronaye. He will manufacture and keep on band a large assortment of fancy and ornamental CONF EC TIONERY, WEDDING CAKE, CANDIES. JELLIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, BLANC MANGE, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. When desired, he will attend these or other festive occasions, aud furnish tables with every delicacy and luxury, served in the most fashion- able style, with punctuality and attention. He has Just received a lirge assortment of for- elgn BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS. UNES, &c., In fancy boxes and ornamental cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PY RA- MID&, and other decorations for the table, at Din} ner and Supper Parties. ‘THOMAS PO'TENTINI, No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue between 10th and 1ith streets, south side. Bana ct A Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS: AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa avenue and Ith street. GRRAT 1NDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article is sold at the sual retail price, and for every doliar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawa bY. the buyer, containing the name of some itt, which og mere on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Tojlet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec 8—-tr Comer Pa av. and Lith st. USEFUL PRESENTS. ONE OF THE BEST STORES OF THE kind tn the city is G. FRANCIS’S, 490 Sev- enth street. He has not onty every Housekeeping article, but Razors, Scissors, Combs, Brushes, Cabas, and other usefal articles. His are of anexcellent quailty, and he selis lower than any one else inthectty If a friend of ours wished to know the best place to buy a Sett of ‘Spoons, Knives and Forks, ‘fea Setts. Castor, Cake Bas- ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Knife to an Axe or Wood-Saw, we would say, “go to FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you will be sure of getting good articles, and at the very lowest Price. dec 19—t£ BALLS. Sanna GRAND CLUB, MILITARY, FIREMENS’ AND CIVIC BALL oF THE BOONE CLUB. HE FIRST GR AND FANCY DRESS Ball of the Boone Club will be gtven at the Washin; Assembly Rooms, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 29th Jan , 1956. The Club, in announcing their first Fancy Dress Ball, take occasion to assure those who may hon- or them with their nee, that every effort will be made to render their time pleasant and agree- able; that strict order and decorum will be main- tained, and nothing left undone which will tend to increase the enjoyment and add to the pleasure of the occasion. Scott’s celebrated Cotillon Band has been en- gaged for the occasion. upper and Confectionery will be furnished by an experienced caterer. Committee of Arrangements. A Bridgett, Tickets lad! Thos May, ae DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- I, C Robertson. Jan 15—eotb _ “BALL OF THE MERRIE BACHELORS, AT ODD FELLOWS? HALL, NAVY YARD, JANUARY 24, 1556, LTHOUGH FULLY AWARE OF THE imminent danger they are again abont to ex- pose themselves to, from the concentrated fire of many bright eyes and killing glances, the fatal ffects of which have been made manifest to then nuve ‘‘surrender at discretion”? of three of thelr desi! !n one short year—nevertheless, being ness of Of Contributing their share to the happi- leave to'f ladies, the ‘‘Merrie Bachelors’? nf have anothaounce to the public that they wil stant, at Oday-Union on the night of the 2th in- their friends are°WS’ Hall, Navy Yard, to which i" Ladies, there! ~ Committee Ric’d Brooks, jr Committee on the Joe Shillington. Riou, IP Pepper: i. Pee W_W Browning, Wm 4 EE White, Wm Thonagon. Jno Rainbow, Jas Barry, xf ‘Thos Dwyer, BC Greenup, FE A Ryther, Albert Norton, J MeCarrick, Wm Sanderson, Jno McNamee, Edmund Gates, Jno Crawford, R J Stevens. Floor Directors. Val Conner, F aaa O Sanderson JA Crane, Wm Gaddis. Executive Committee. Lem Gaddis, Jno Clarke, H Queen, © Miller, F Ober, Adam Gaddis | Commiattee of tfuily invited ete Bachelor in town will be of Reception. Joseph Carrico. P--t of Citizens Arrangements, “MERRIE BACHELORS.” Tickets ONE DOLLAR. jan 4,16, 19,21 22,23 24st PRO BUONO PUBLICO! TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL oF THE Franklin Fire Company ! in honor of the Birth-night of the illus- trious Or. Franklin. HE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN- nounce to their friends and the public that the ry Carnst’s Assembl will vive their Twenty-ninth Annual Ball on URSDAY EVENING, January 17th, 1856, at Rooms. ‘The general satisfaction our annual balls bave heretofore given and the entire success attending them, inspires us with bn test that has ever history of balis in the an renewed energy, and we je ourselves to make this ball one of the given brightness to the nals of the company No exertions will be sperea that may contribute to the enjoyment and p! jeasure of those who may honor us with their presence. Obliging and expsrienced Floor Managers have been selectea whose every exertion will be to give satisfaction in regard to Supper will be furni caterer. the floor. shed by an experienced Confections, Ice Cream, Fruit, &c., will be pro- vided by one of our cit toners. y's most skiliful confec- A favorite Cotillion Band has been engagad for the occasion Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a genle- mab and ladies. No Hats or Caps will be allowed in the hall ex- cept those worn y the Firemen The entire company will act as the Committee of Reception. Committee of R E Doyle, J Williamson, G Crosstield, H Ward, ‘T L Martin, R G Eckloff, JB Medley; A Spring, © J Cantield, J B Moran, dee 18—T4t& Jan 15,16 Arrangements. Win H Fauning, J Standsbury, D Driscoll, WmM Payne, Wm Jones, T Sinon, JM Hough EC Eckloff, L, Thomas, 8 Butt 17 GREAT SACRIFICE. WING TO THE D and the necessai firm of Knabe, Gaehle EATH OF Mr. Gaehle, dissolution of the, & Co., Piano; manufacturers, Baltimore, it is positively neces- sary tosettle up the entire affairs of the late firm. We have two very superior Instruments on hand, from the celebrated manufactory of this poret firm, which must be sold within a short time. One a magnificent Louis XIV. style beautifully carved 7-octave Rosewood Piano, tke factory price of which is $450. One superb Rosewood Piano, four round cor- ners, full 7-octaves—fact These instruments wi! ory price $375. ll be sold at ieee yaa deductions forcash. This ts an opportunity bul seldom offered to those in want ofa reliable Pi- ano. Also, always on hand Pianos from Hallet, Da- vis, & Co., Boston, and Bacon & Raven, New k. ork. Piano Stools, Guitars, Violins deons, Banjos, Strings, Music, M and see for yourselves. call Giveusa jan © times every variet and CHRONO 306 Pa. av., bet. 9th WATCHES W. GALT & BRO., ETERS Flutes, Accor- usic Paper, &e. OHN F. ELLIS, Hoth ss. OFFER AT ALL nperior WATCHES "hey call particular of attention to those made by— Jules Jurgensen, Copenh: ‘aylor & Dixon, Cooper, en, ondon, ‘foblas, Beesly & Blundell, Liverpool. Also, Vacheron & Constaitine’s celebrated Geneva Watches, which from their sizeand finish are vuliarly suited for ladies. Our facilities enable us to offer the above at the lowest rates ee fully repai carefully repa! M. W ‘324 Pa. avenue, vasa atches and Chronometers ekillfal workmen. GALT & BRO, betw. 9th and 10th sts. UOFEEN WAREROOM, &e. WILLIAM PLANT & CU., UNDURBA- ¢ KEKS—residence413 Seventh street, between @ on ir sca fnterments procured In any groun meter, y C Shaouds, Carriages, Hear ca ovary areas for intermeats of Hearse, and article the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonab! terms, and at all hours of the right of Crump’s ht. willy exclusive rig’ Tas lent Corpse dead for any length of time. eserver, We guarantee to keep jy lly JONAS P. eth oe IMPORTER AND DRA WINES, eit dae CIGARS, AND FINE Genera! Commission & ener: INSURANCE AND BILL B beetle Merchant Fon OK ER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, Wasuineron City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2-ly DAGUERREOTYPES TAKEN BY A LADY. RS. A. C. REDMOND HAVING removed M to her NEW ROOMS, on 7th at. ‘Detwrenn Hand I, is prey the best style of the art. to take LIKEN SES in PICTURES weil taken and put up In embossed cases for FIFTY CENTS. AS, WORK BOXES, CHINA ene CASES, PORTEMONNAIES. &e? between 9th and 10th streets. € at306 Pa avenue, dec 20 oop JOHN F. ELLIS. ‘ing the preac NO. 947. NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE. New York, Jan. 15, 1856. We come very near having a scene from the drama of the Northern Light enacted on board the Star of the West previous to her depar- The Central American Transit Company notified the District Attor- ney of their intention to take any person who presented himself, and was able to pay his passage, either to California or ports or the route. As the vessel was on the point of start- ing, officers went on board and arrested and rsons for an intention to Unable to ob- tain bail, they were sent to jail, where they yet remain. The arrest, and all connected therewith, detained the Star of the West only it has been rumored through the city the last couple of days that Parker H. French—the Nicarauguan Minis- ter—was on the eve of being arrested; but tare for Nicaragua. brought ashore five violate the neutrality laws about fifteen minutes. this event has not yet taken place In connection with fillibustering events, | may mention the perfection of another ire arm eclipsing Sharp’s rifle, which has it t been patented by J. W. Best of this city. is a repeating rifle, which can be loaded and discharged thirty times in a minute charging barrel, and does not revolve. acorn-shaped water-proof balls, each contain- ing within itself powder and percussion for the picee the whole thirty may be discharged in the most rapid Ina late trial the gun was dis- charged ten times in ten seconds, and may be propulsion. The act of cockin, places a ball on the breech, an succession. fired surely thirty times per minute. The ball is shaped like that of the Minnie rifie, and the gun itself is caleulated as well for distance as rapid firing. lon; We were favored last week with a lecture by John Mitchell, the [rish patriot, on ‘‘ The Foot-steps of the Celt.” The lecturer en- deavored to prove that there is no such thing as an Anglo-Saxon—that nearly all the great men which rae has produced have been Celts, and that the same blood which ran in their veins, runs in the veins of the Irish. There isa tradition in European countries, that most beasts ef prey have such a respect ee will not attack the ohn Mitchell appears to reverence ‘‘blood’’ more than education Theodore Parker, of Bos- ton, was announced tor a lecture on anti-sla- very the following evening, but failed to make his appearance ; cause—the delay of the trains for royal blood that the: descendants of a king. and intelligence. between Philadelphia and this place A verdict has been rendered by a coroner's jury, w one of the victims of the Hudson River ilroad disasters in which the Direo- tors are blamed for allowing one fast train to start from a station a few minutes after an- other; and for employing incapable men for signal bearers. The conductor is censured for starting almost three minutes before his Blame is piled high on the shoulders The conductor of the train whose cars were smashed, is not only entirely exonerated, but praised for his time. of the stupid “signal man.” endeavors to avert the accident The Irish are catching the fillibustering fevers. Last night Col Doheny and a few fire-eaters of his stamp, held a meeting at the Broadway Tabernacle, in order to encourage each other in sume plan for the liberation of Treland, and denounced all who differed trom tiem in the manner of effecting the resurrec- tion of the ‘dear little isle of our own.”” In acharacteristic speech, the gallant Colonel exhorted the [rish in this country to go “steadily to work, with their teeth clenched, until af opportunity, fitting to strike a blow, ¢ must surely have meant presented itself.’” opportunity for taking a bite. A ham and sausage panic is beginning to Some persons were, a few days since, poisoned by eating diseased Ger- man sausages, and now it appears that every ill which flesh is heir to—from tape worm to Ham (not to mention eggs) has a downward ten- rage among us. cholera morbus—results from pork. dency, and hog flesh generally is on decline. Butter has hecome so scarce in New York that economical families purchase hpg’s lard, and eat it through yellow colored spectacles, as a substitute. Tecumsen. —_———————— Aw Arkansas Leegisiaror.—A member elect of the lower chamber of the Legislature of Arkansas, was persuaded by some wags of his neighborhood, that if he did net reach the State House at ten o’cluck on the day of as- sembling, he could not be sworn, and would lose his seat. He immediately mounted, with hunting frock, rifle and bowie knife, and spurred till he got to the capitol, where he hitched his nag. A crowd was in the cham- ber of the lower house, on the ground floor, walking about with their hatson, and smo- king cigars. These he passed and ran up stairs into the Senate Chamber, set his rifle against the wall and bawled out: ‘Strangers, whar’s the man that swears me eal at the same time taking out his creden- tials. “Walk this way,’ said the Clerk, who was at this moment igniting a real Principe, and he was sworn, without inquiry. When the tellercame to count noses, he found there was one Senator too many present The mistake was soon discovered, and the huntsman was informed that he did not be- long there. ‘*Fool who with your corn bread?”’ he roar- ed; ‘you can’t flunk this child. no how you can fix it—I’m elected to this ere Legislatur’ and I’ll go agin all banks and eternal im- provements, and if there’s any of your ora- tory gentlemen wants to get skinned, jest say the word, and I'll light ~ ae you like a nig- geron a woodchuck. y constituents sent me here, and if you want to floor this two legged animal, hop on, just as soon as you like, for though I’m from the back country, I’m a little smarterthan any other quadruped you can turn out of this drove.”’ After this admirable harangue, he put his bowie knife between his teeth, and took up his rifle, with “Come here, old Suke! stand by me!’’ at the same time pointing at the Chairman, who, however, had seen such peo ple before. After some expostulation the man was persuaded that he belonged to the lower chamber, upon which he sheathed his knife, flung his gun on his shoulder, and with a pro- found congee, remarked: “Gentlemen, I beg your pardon. But iff didn’t think that lower room was a groggery, may 1 be shot. Loox ror Yoursetves.—The Fairmount Virginian tells the following anecdote of Rev H. C. Dean, of Iowa, recently elected Ch: lain of the U. S Senate, and formerly sta tioned in North Western Virginia - While preaching one day at a church situa- ted afew miles from Fairmount, he was an- noyed by the inattention of his congregation, as manifested ic turning their heads to everybody whocame in. ‘ Brethren,’ id he, ‘it is very difficult to preach when thus eryd Jeo Now do you listen to me, and I will tell you the name of every man as he en- ters the church.”’ tracted uni Of course this remark at- rsal attention. Presently some one entered. *‘Brother William Satterfield!”’ called out the preacher, while that ‘brother’ seemed astonished beyond meacure, and en- deavored in vain to guess what was the matter. Another person came in: ‘Brother Joseph Miller,”” bawied the preacher, with a like re- snit; and so perhaps in other cases. After awhile the congregation were amazed at bear- Be call out in a loud voice, “ A little old man with a blue cost anda white hat on'—don’t know who he is! You may look for yourselves.’ It is very light and convenient; has but one dis- Under the barrel is a tube which receives thirty THE WEEELY STAR. ‘Whis excelient Pomily and News Journal—cen- taining @ greater variety of ‘thee qubeRentinuayenertrpaiiteserten Gay oe yy ase, INVARIABLY IH advance. “BS ~ _~~opien cin “Q, mother !’’ said Lucy Lee, as she Sem? in from school, one day, “ would you believe Mary Jones had got some real gold eér- rings?”" ‘“Well, my daughter,"’ said Mrs. Lee, “what is there wonlerfal about that?’’ “Why,” said Luoy, ‘* her father is so poor, yt Came have so few of the necessaries ol 8.” ‘There are other reasons,’’ said Mrs Lee, ‘‘ why I should be very sorry to see your faee disfigured by adding ge pearuh; but the fact that a woman is no sign poe we coye = see her bedecked nt the night in a house, not lo 9, where there were three, and each p pod adorned (as I suppose they bt) with ear- rings, breast-pins, finger-rings, | don’t know how a while their house lacked many lit- tle articles, which would have added much to the comfort of the family. I could but think, as we came to the table, that I would dispense with some of the jewelry, and buys comfortable set of spoons.”” Mrs. Lee’s sister, Aunt Sarah, as the cbil- dren called her, sat quietly knitting in a cor- ner, as this conversation was going on; but as Mre. Lee concluded this last sentence; Aunt Sarah said, “‘ You remind of two women I knew when J lived in the vill: of Bin Ohio. They were young, the wives of me- ohanies, their worldiy circumstances about e. There were no railroads in the State. titat time; but these two women sta! one day on the canal, to go to the city, about twenty miles distant, for a visit. Just as yd stepped into a boat, each husband handed hi wite five dollars, for making any extra pur- chases she might wish “They went to the city, and spent a dey very pleasantly. One of them spent the five dollars her husband gave her for a nice brass kettle, and some equally necessary articles for house. keeping ; the other spent her money for a beautiful pair of ear-rings. A few days af- ter their return the owner of the ear-rings sent to borrow the brass kettle, ji to cook some dried fruit, but the mistress of the kettle sent word back, that she might cook ber ap- ples in her ear-rings. Since then, I often think, as I see a woman with a lump of gold dangling from each ear, that it is aot certain that she has anything better than ear-rings to cook her dried mon He in.” in jewelry Wuaris Law ‘—Law is like a fire; and those who meddle with it may chance to “‘burn their fingers ”” Law is like an eel-trap, very easy to get in, but very difficult to get out of. Law is like a lancet, dangerous iu the bands of the ignorant; doubtful even in the hands of an adept. Law is like a sieve, you may eee through it; but you will be constantly reduced before you can get through it. Law is like an — fatuus, or Jack o’ Lan- tern; those who follow the delusive guide, too often find themselves inextricably involved in a bog or qui ire. Law is like a Prussic acid—a dangerous remedy; and the smallest dose is generally sufficient. ARE THE Passions stRoNGEST ix Yours ’— To this question Bulwer rep “ Whate mistake to suppose that the passions are stron- st in youth’ The passions are not stronger, jut the control overthem is weaker. They are more easily excited, they are more violent, but they have less energy, less durability, loss intense and concentrated power than in matu- rer life. In youth, ponies succeeds to pas- ion, and one breaks upon the other like Waves upon a rock, till the heart frets itself to repose. In manhood, the great deep flows in more calm, but more profound ‘ its serenity the proof of the might and terror of its course were the d to blow and the storm to rise ’’ Sacks vs. Bacs.—Mr. Lover tells a good anecdote of an Irishman giving the password on the evening before the le of Fountenoy at the time the great Marshal Saxe was com- mander. “The password is Saxe—now don’t forget it, Pat,” said the Colonel to his Irish servant: “see, now, you don’t forget it—Saxe.’ “Sacks!” quoth Paddy; “faith an’ I will not. Was’nt my father a willer, sure?’ “Who goes there?” cried the sentinel, as Pat approached the post. Pat looked as grave as an owl, and in a gart of whispered howl, replied— “* Bags, your honor !”” Ks The ladies of Gallatin, Mo., are trumps we are certain. The following, from the Gal latin Sun, will make glad the hearts of those whose courting days are not over, and almost make Benedicts regret that they are not bach elm: Lost —We are requested by two young la- dies of this town, to state that each of them has lost, a few days acuff pin and a piece of black velvet, for which the finder will be liberally rewarded, 1/ good looking and comes well recommended. Two finders would be preferred, and they young men. Mrs. Dawdi s one of her children don’t know nothing, and the other does. The question is, which boy is ahead. Ea Somebody asserts that there are seven millions of dollars invested, in the United States, in the ice trade. With the weather of last week in “‘ our mind's eye,” we naturally infer that there will be plenty of ice thi: for the aforesaid seven millions to purchase A smart lad recently attended church, and after listening to the parable of the wise and foolish builders, said to his mother on the way home, “I don’t think that man wise after all.” “ Why not, my son” b if his house was built on a rock, where coul: he find a place for a cellar’ Tue Avaricious May.—Four more truth- ful lines than the following are rarely writ ten. The figure which “‘it’’ involves is emi nently suggestive: ‘Phat man may breathe, but never lives, Who much receives, but nothing gives; Whom hone cas love, whom noue can thank, Creation’s blot, Creation’s blank.’’ The ice upon which poverty often slip: is i ies A aoe au had better stand all the days of his life on the uppers of his shues than attempt a “‘standee ticket’’ labelled Dignity, especially if his coat has more than seventeen parti-colored patches and fifty holes fr The man who tried to wind up the “midnight watch"? of a t with a door key, has emigrated to West Philadelphia to dig up fish worms with a broom straw. He is the same individual who thought the Egyptian pyramids capital substitutes for cireus tents EA Batesville (Ark.) paper bas the fol lowing advertisement: “ Wite Wanted.—Any gal wot’s got abed, a coffee-pot and a skillet, knows how to cut out britches, can make huntin’ shirt, and knows how to take care of children, can have my sarvices, until death parts both of us.” {> For low spirits, we recommend a clear conscience, fresh air, lots of exercise, and a taste for flute. “And itcame to s when the evil spirit was upon Saul that David took a harp and played with bis hand; so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil departed from him.’’ In treating diseases of the mind, musi not sufficiently valued. In raising the heart above despair, an old violin is worth four doctors and two apothecary shops. Ope on THE SHancaats.—Cover, of the Grant County Herald, bas been writing an “Ode to the Shanghais.”’ The following ie the first verse, which is as much as our reed- ers will be able to bear at once: Feathered giraffe! Who lent you wings: Who furnished you those 7 How could such everlasting As those, come out of eggs!