Evening Star Newspaper, January 22, 1856, Page 1

ss sa | THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY APTERSVOR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY.) At the Siay Busidings, corner of Pennsylvania evcaue and Eleventa street, By W. D. VALLACH, WIL be served to suteoribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Arents; papers served In packages at 37} eents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- seription price is THR EK DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWU DOLLARS br six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three ponths; for less than three mouths at the rate 12 cents a week. ICP SINGLE COPIES ONE © ee Oo we Ebening — Star. oF tALe Tesasvry Derartment, Deo. 1, 1965. Notice Is hereby given to holders ef stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase fo the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the saine mey be offered prior to the Ist day of Jume next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1542, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, @ premiuin of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1960, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 146, redeemable on the 12th November, 1546, if received at the Treasury prior to the ist day of January next, a premium of 2} percent; If received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3lst of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and If received after the ist of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1 per cent. Interest will aleo be allowed on said stecks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certifientes received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the laterest 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 ourrent 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 trensurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTARIE, dec 3—dtJanet Secretary of the Treasury. NAVY DEPARTMENT, Bvarav ov Constrection, &c., January 12, i PROPOSITIONS WILL BE RECEIVED I by this bureau, until the 12th of Febraa for the following articles for the United States steamer Mississippi, to be delivered at the navy- York : ical tubniar bollers, to be made of the pal bloom boiler plates ; tube sheets to » one-halt inch, water bottoms and ash-pits sev. en-sixteenth, shell three-eighths of an Inch in thickne All the external parts to be double rivetted, and ulked on both sides where it can be got at to do 40 Screw stays to be used in the lews, water tom*, or steam chimne The crowns and sides of shell to be stiffened by f iron, from which the braces are to lead ‘The betlers will be about twenty-three and one- palf feet front, by about eleven and one half feet deep, and about twelve and one-half feet higb ; to be furnished with the necessary man and hand hole plates, furnace, fue ind damper doors ; lugs for grate bearers. and for seenri boilers to the snip, and to be tested when @ 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 taves condemned from their defects, and the contractor for all condemned from bad workmansh!p. The price to be per pound finished, less the weight of the tubes ‘Alec the prices Les) grape for such fron east- ings ax may be required for engine and boilers, of d, of dry sand, of loam, and for one and sets of grate bars, and for composition castings (of copper and tin. The patterns to be furnished by the govern- ment ‘The whole to be done tm the best menner, and to be subject to the inspection and approval of such persons as the department mav appolat. Drawings of the boilers wil. be furnished bid- ders on application to the department. Payments will be made for o---third their eati- mount when the boilers are half com- ; the rematnder when they have been teat- satisfactorily by steam. For castings, whea approved Bidders will be particular in stating their prices otk propose to complete and and good security wil! be ! performance of the work © contract. KSUANT TO THE instructions of t Mary of the Interior, wibiic motice Is hereby m that, In order to Pring toa close the busfiac ider the act of Con- greas approved September 23, 1-30, eutitled, ‘An Ret to enable the 4 of Arkansas, and other #iates, to reclaim the amp lands’ within their limits,’ aud at the same time afford to parties who claim that portions of the lands selected un- der said law are dry and fit for cultivation, an op rtunity to tutroduce evidence, all lands so se- foua. fo the approval whereof no objection be made within six months from the date hereof, ps BLIC the rey ister and receiver of the for transmission to the General necessary forms for efMidavits are in the hands of said officers. The follow! 3 t= ge entered with cash, or located with military bonnty land warrants or scrip, after the passage of the act of 2th September, 1850, and rior to the ge of the act of 24 March, 1°55, Ror the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed lands” Wd. Lands already patented to the State under * law. bar ait cone where objection Is raised, testimony must be taken bef: (he register and receiver of the land office, such time, after the expiratic of said six mont as they may appoint. with the consent of the Commissioner of the General Land Office The lists of swamp and overflowed lands are open to juspection during the regular business 8 of the Land (tice waives under my Land, at the city of Washing ton, this 21st day of December, 1855. , THOS. A HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Office. classes of land are exempt from jan 16— . re ee eacent b hos, and Trunk Establishment, Pleat Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts, HAVE JUST RE iv MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cleth, Button, Hnckskin, tuned Button, Hi GAITERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at 81.25, worth $2; Ladies Alpine Button Gaiters, $3 French W hite Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Ge: French Patent Leather BOOTS and , of all descriptions; Gentlemen's De- tached ITERS, all colors, Boy’s and Youth's Prtent Leather and Calf BOOTS and SHOES. My stock of Fall aud Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the most celebrated manufacturers, is “Tisslansie offer unusual inducements and re- pectfu! Licit your —_ and influence. * dec reid od P. HOOVER. ——————————_——— SINE FRENCH EDITIONS—OF ROUS E sean, Racine, Sevigne, Seameline rene ne Stael, D Frotasart, Bour , Le Sehitler, Guizot, Boxsuet, Monstrelet, Malher! Descartes, Barthelemy, Voltale, Chateaubriand, Florian. Rabelais, Scribe, Malebranche, St Fenelon, Thierry, Machiavelli, Regnard, Ts, may be found at the most mod riees at the bookstore of the undersigned be ed by himself direct from Paris, in finecal Morocco bindings, some of them with beau- Mustrath * ¢* Also, small collection, various, of French Bocks for youth, Paris editions dec 6—tr FRANCK TAYLOR. NEW FRUITS _NEW FRUITS NEW RAISINS, F168, CRANBERRIES, L% Currants, Lemons, paper shell Almonds, Pickles, in vinegar and xpiced, at dred; Hermetically-sealed Fruits; Pickled Fruits, of all kinds, very saperlor and cueap; all kinds of Jellies in zlase jars at 25 cents, with a great variety of fresbi and nts articles, suitable for the season ‘or sule store, a few - exst of Jackson 8 : a nov 13 cents 8 hun- fe zen: TVYPHAM & NORFLET'S N. SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. their friends and the public, that they have com- menced the Saddling where they will make and hand a large and superior assortment of —Mens’, Ladies’ Boys MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of rite description. both for eity and PET ING BASKETS, and FANCY WO: BORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke and Es. &c., &e. All obtained; and workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be Gone, prrerey, elther for style or durability faction we ho; a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Trunks and re} BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. HOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSUR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- ounces that he is fully prepared to execute all or- ers for PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING at his large and convenient Establishment, 7th st. three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. The business of the old firm, and all other work entrusted to him will meet with promt attention. THOMAS McGILL, Seventh street, between D and E. Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 4—eo1m NEW YORK STORE SELLING OFF. ISS H. M. MANN, SUCCESSOR TO Miss 8. J. & M. McGaw, next door to Post Office, 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 18—6t&eolm $5 KEW ARB D.—i will give the above e mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, a slave, who calls herself Ana Johnson, and who ran away from me On Saturday night, the &th tustant. She ts about ‘Wi years old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, of good figure, and likely. She bas a variety of clothing EW AND CHEAP MESSRS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORFLET of thi chy, Trespéctfully announce to jusiness at the above stand, keep constantly on and SADDLES, BRIDLES country use. s of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- K BOXES. Dust BRUSH: COMBS, SPONGES, material used will be the best that oan be both of us having been practical CARDS, CURR Ive watis- y solicit, By unremitting efforts to to merit, and respectfi firing all kinds of work. ers’ tools constantly on hand. aov 7—tf MEMBERS OF CUNGKESS AND VISIT- RE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that 4X at TAYLOR & MAURY’S BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, Ticsres A eeren avenue, near Ninth street, they will meet al ments following im pastunent of Lit NEW BOUKS received immediately on publi- cation Weekly importations from England. Cathoun’s Works, 6 vols Jefferson’s Works, 9 vols. Webster’s Works, 5 vols., Autograph edition. Everett's Orations and Speeches, 2 vols. Clay's Private Correspondence, 1 vol. 3.5. Prentiss’s Memoirs, 2 vols. Baucroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols. Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. Jefferson’s Manual, I vol The Constftntions of the United States, 1 vol. Elliott’s Debates and Madifon’s Papers, 5 vols. Marsh’s Urators and 8ta‘csmen, I vol. Story’s Works, 3 vols Lives vol. Lieber’s Civil Liberty and Self Government, 2 vols. Wirt’s Life of Patrick Menry, 1 vol Kennedy's Life of Wirt, 2 vols. Garland's Life of John Randolph, I vol. Part De For The Federalist Crimke’s Natu tions, 1 vol Constitutional Text- Book, 1 vol. ’s Past, Present, and Future, I vol. Seaman’s Progress of Nations, 1 vol McElligott’s American Debator, 1 vol. Future Smith’s Wealth of Nations, 1 vol. Every description of American, English, and French ages ONERY of the finest quality, at I ces Carey the lowest pri Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the greatest promptitude jan8—tr OHN H. 5MOOT, NO. 119 BOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Geo has received an additional supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, making his assortment very complete In his stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich — 1 = oe and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves inc! Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls Witha nel My sto ‘will find it to their advantaye to call and took with her her feather bed and bedding. WM. F PHILLIPS, dee 10—eotf 595 New Jersey avenue. — NEW YORK Ts. SH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear In Fs Ind that the plan which I opted six months ago, of welling HATS and CAPS at greally reduced prices, for cash only, is in succeas- ful operation, consequently those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are not charged pete iat a cent. extra profit to bad debts The very beet 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 Afull supply of black and brown FELT HATS, and Children’s Fancy Goods, at very low prices. Smail profits and quick sales is the motte. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvani: Opposite De ORS TO WASHINGTON 1 their require- ‘Their extensive stock, In addition to the rtaut works, comprises every de- erature. Science, and Art. of Chief Justices of the United States, 1 1 have made arrangements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia te be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf sk! French e n sewed BOOT f, o no sale, which I offer for the un- ed low price of $362}. I bave shown ompetent judges, who pronounce them bes: Moots for the price in the United , Warranted Leaders, by Baldwin, | vol queville’s Democracy in America, 1 vol. vol nd ‘Teudency of Free Institu- 8 : ! also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT, of the w best French caif skin patent her, all of the latest style, for $3 50 ompetition {s out of the question. All l ask is for gentlemen to come and see for themselves ‘Terms po: 'Uvely cash. dec 6—ev'm H. SEMBEN, Jeweler, 30 Penna. avenue, between 9h and LUth streets, AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich Imported JEWELRY , such as Flor- Wealth of America, 1 vol. estine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also. a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted Umekeepers. OR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS A splendid assortment of fine Si!verware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoonr, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., etc. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portinonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ever: eve and age; Kye Glasses, Congress Specs, an TAYLOR & MAURY'S, near 9th street. MORE NEW GOODS. own, DC, and Moire Aatique Sash and Bonnet and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks assortment of the best makes Flan- Blankets, and Dry Goods generally being desirable and ee eh pore fore the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. Cosb: Dental operations fora number of years, an pleasmre in recommending him to the citi- « of Washington ax the best tooth extractor | and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth upon every plan that is practixed te fully snp; lied. J. 8. Opera Glasses. _nov Is-tf 1 1? 1" We take pleasnre in showing our goods to : e all, whether purchasers or not tie UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN | _ All out goods ace warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. 10 Jewsiry and Sliverware made to order; vnds remounted ; Geld Pens repointed, and ing on Stone executed at short notice. ‘ouemeters and all Kinds of fine Watches ana Musical Boxes put jo perfect order at short notice. the U States. H. SEMKEN, Jeweter, a “i a npn B. W. Towles, M.D. 0 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 1th ats. AY. Payne, M.D, DDS John F. Miller, M. 1, deo l—t Jamas Br c R ] is Lecce re Percha Base. Also, eat continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. x. M. is determined to keep of aes Dentistry, and wil! strive to please and profit his patrons RE. Rev. Dr. Gurley, Dr. Binney, Hon. C Mason. Hon. A O P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. Harris, 4. D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D Office over Ford & Bro’s, No. 200, corner of th street and Pa avenue ant MD G. F. Chamberlin, M.D, DDB, 4 =p > ~ a.m MAKKIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET HSCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: I EING OBSERVATI Medically and Philos MANHOOD'’S EARLY rections for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhasa, Gleet, trated with Cases Plates. vrams, from Dr. YOUNG’® PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be consulted withont exposure, and with assured confidence of suceéss. Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office. dec 2i—3m* _ NOTICE OF CONTINUATION, nov 37—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUK, ‘eeth on a Gutta ‘with Allen’s pat- with every NCE: Hon. R H Gillet, Hon. 8 A Douglas, Dr R P Patterson, Dr. R Coolidge, nov 23—tf ICTILE IVORY .—JUST RECEIVED, sev eral exquisite specimens of his mannfacture, including “ The Descent from the Cross,’? after Rubens; ‘ The Flight into Egypt tion of the Wise Men ;’’ ‘« Head o! Domenichino—Madonna; ‘‘ Hece Homo,” &c., specially adapted for Christmas a Cm 2NS AND STRANGERS ARE RE- / spectfully informed that the best assortment of WIGS and TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING Es MENT, and WIG MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. a mee ye yigs and Toupees i Abe a aor t arri eK Street Tuterments procured In any ground. croemetery. Coffins, Caps, Shsouds, Carriages Hearse, and every article for ter: the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most night Patent Co Teserver, we guarantee to ki ead for any length of time. rae WINES, LIQUORS a AND FINE y JAMES H. SHEKEIL HAVING SUCCRED- *? ed to the business of Shekell & Brothers, and located at No 279 F street, corner 13th, will Legs Jannary 1. 1856. with an en Ure new and fresh stock of GROCERIES, together with a full and complete assortment fine WINES, BRANDIES, CORDIALS. a&c., ailof which have been selected with cure, ex- clustvely for families, and to which he 1. vites the inspection of his friends, the patrous of the late firm, and the pubiie, Intending to kcep for sale all the destrable varietics afforded by the firm. dee 0—im CONFECT(UONERY! WO8. POTENTINI WOULD RESPECT fully inform the citizens of Washington that be has purchased the well-known Confectionery establishment of John Miller, which he will carry on with increased factlities for ministering to the tastes of those who may favor him with their pa- tronage. vr ce heres Christ,” after ents, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 9th xt. WIGS AND TOUPEKES. ‘TABLISH- je on the shortest notice. ‘cod assortin of Ladies Back Braids from New York. dec Ll—eotim COFFIN WARE? a M. 4 He will manufacture and keop on hand a large WILLIAM PLANT & CO NDER®PA- | assortment of fancy and ornamental ¢ NFE ERS—residence dis Seventh TIONERY, WEDDING CAK CANDIF » between 6 and H streets: eee? JELLIES, CHAKLOTTE RUSSE, BLANG MANGE, and every other delicacy used at BALLS AND SUPPER PARTIES. When destred, he will attend these or other fextive occasions, and furnish tables with every delicacy and luxury, served in the most fashion- able style, with punctuality and attention. He has just received a large assortment of for- nt BON BONS, CONFECTIONERY, FIGS. PRUNES, &c., in fancy boxes and ornamental cartons. Also, ornamental FIGURES, PYRA- MIDS. and other decorations for the table, at Din} ner and Supper Parties THOMAS POTENTINI, interments reasonable terms, and at all hours of the Having the exclusive ripht of one 6 jy ll—ly JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN @ROCERI G@eneralCommission & Forwarding Merchant No. 279 Pennsylvania avenue, INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, between 10th and 11th streets, south side. No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, deo 12 N. B.—Country Merchants are to Bois. A Constantly in recelpt of NEW MUSIC. dec 2i—tr COLTS, ALLEN’ RUBBINS, and LAW rence & Co.’s and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, CT assort- ment GEN suteey ‘amine one of the largest and best asso} of Parlor Grand, ape ever exhibited toa wishing to accomm: application at the Music Depot, Star Build Wasuineton City, D.C. GIFT BOOKSTURE! Ae SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand M I\scellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at JUM) HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, coi ner of Pa avenue and Lith t. GREAT INDUCEMEN' EVERY PURCHASER R IVES A GIFT. Each article |s sold at the usual retail price; and for every doljar's purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing the name of some ift, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Tollet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. _dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and Lith st. EFUL PRESENTS. __ oO HE BEST STORES OF THE heind in the city is G. FRANCIS’S, 190 Sev- INVITATION TO EX- rtments juare, and Boudoir PIANOS, ashington public. Persons urchase, will find that they can be on the most liberal terms. a7 early ngs, GEO HILBUS, Agent. tent revolving hammer, five of single barrel Pistols, from 75 cents to $5 OF eoces, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at THE LAKES, dec Hit avenue. each. American RAZORS of the best quality, . Forsale b enth street. He has not only every Housekee; every razor warranted 7: K. LUNDY, article, bat Razors, Remon Comin, Traues street. uw icles. are dec 1! No. 128 Bridge G os cel cat a ality, dnd. be ati iden aa NABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOUDS, | any one nthecity. Ifa ours wis! Cte CASES, PORTEMONNAIES, &c., | to know the best place to buy a Sett of Spoons, at306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. "| Knives and Forks, Tea Setts, Castor, Cake Bas- dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIs. | ket, or anything, from the finest Pocket Knife to Pe se 2 dhe = — — an Axe or Wood-Saw, we would say, ‘“ _—-- HISTORY OF ENGLAND, | FRANCIS, on Seventh street, you will be Vol 3d, this day received. getting good articles, and at the jane FRANGK TAYLOR. ! price,’ $aviiw bt ‘ Lid ¥ NO. 921. THE WEEELY STAR ‘Whis excellent Family and News Journal—cen- taining a greater variety of interesting renfing than @an be found in any other—is published om Satur- day morning. TERM. Stagle Copy, per amma ......cccerneeeree Sl 2S TO cLuse. (> Cass, tnvaniascy in ad cx. Single (ia ) can be med at "ide couter, fmocdintaly tier the teabe ar te paper. Price—Tuaxs Cents. PosTMasTER® who act asagents will be allowe a commission of twenty per cent. BALLS. cp ee GRAND CLUB, MILITARY, FIREMENS’ AND CIVIC BALL BOONE CLUB. T T Ball, t or them be made to render t! HE FIRST GRAND FANCY DRESS Ball of the Boone Club will be given at the ree Assembl EV oceasion to assure those who may hon- with 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 an experie A Bridgett, red caterer. Committes of Arrangements. ‘Thos May, LC Robertson. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and ladies jan i5—eotb “BALL OF THE MERRIE BACHELORS, AT ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, NAVY YARD, LYHOUGH FULLY AWARE OF THE imminent danger they are again about to ex- themselves to, from the concentrated fire of killing glances, the fatal effects of which have been made manifest to them in (he “surrender at discretion’? of three of their year—nevertheless, being desirous of contributing their share to the happt- Many bright eyes an number ness of JANUARY 24, 1856, in one short the ladies, the “Merrie Bachelors’? leave to announce to the public that they wi have another re-union on the night of the 24th in- stant, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, to which their friends are respectfu'ly invited. iT there Ric’ Ladies, every Bachelor in town will be ' Committees of Reception. 'd Brooks, jr Joseph Carrico. Committee on the part of Citizens Joe Shillington, Rich’d Wallach, iP pepper F Pilling, W W Browning, Wm Galt, EE White, Wm Thompson, Jno Rainbow, Jas Barry, ‘Thos Dwyer, B C Greenup, KA Ryther, Albert Norton, J McCarrick, Jno Jno Val Conner, Lem Gaddis, Miller, Th ‘Wim Sanderson, McNamee, Edmund Gates, Crawford, R J Stevens Floor Directors. F aa, J A Crane, Wm Gaddis. Executive Committe Jno Clarke, H Queen, F Ober, Adam Gaddis Committers of Arrangements, “MERRIE BACHELORS’? kets ONE DOLLAR Jan 12,14,16,18,21,2 23,—et Two SUPERB PIANO FORTES AT A ( and fim of GREAT SACKS FICK WING TO THE DEATH OF Mr. Gaeble dissolution of the Kuabe, Gaehle & Co., Piano manufacturers, Baltimore, ft is positively eR: sery tosettle up the entire affairs of the late firm We have two very superior Instruments on hand, from the celebrated mauufactory of this the necessa: firm, which must be sold within a short time. One a magnificent Louis XIV. style beautifully carved 7-octave Rosewood Piano, the factory Price of which is $450 One su ners, fall ‘These instruments will be sold at astonishing deductions for cash. This is an opportunity but -octavex—factory price $375 seldom offered to those in want of a rellable Pi- ano. Also, always on hand Pianos from Hallet, Da- baths Co., Boston, and Bacon & Raven, New or] » Piano Stools, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Acoor- deons, Banjos, Strings, Music Give us a call : , » jan hy w « times every variet and CHRONOMETEKS Mastic Paper, &c. and see for yourselves. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. av., bet. 9th and LOth sts. WATCHES. GALT & BRO, OFFER AT ALL of superior WATCHES They cali particular attention to those made by— Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, Coo} Geneva Watches, which from theirsizeand fiuts! ullarly suited for ladies euatle us to offe are ver, Taylor & Dixon, London, as, Beesly & Blundell, Liverpool Vacheron & stantine’s celebrated Our facilities r the above at the lowcst rates i Repairine —Watches and Chronometers carefully repaired by skilifal workmen Etna M.W_.GALT & BRO, 321 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th ste. THK PETITION RK, of Cambridy for the extension of the 2th Goi of May, i “construct/n, seven years which takes It is ord United States Patent Vifice, Wasiliaston, Jan. 16, bA OF SAMUEL ‘TAY- Maswachusetts, prying nt granted to him on for an improvement in brushes for dressing warps,’’ for the expiration of said patent, lace on the 25th day of May, 1856: , that the said petition be heard at the Patent Office on Monday, the 12th day of May next, at 12 o’clock m.; and all notified to ap) 6 have, why seid petition ought not to be padi mS are rand show cause, if any thi Persons opposin, the extension are required to file in the Patent Mice their objections, specially set forth in writing, at least phetaag” f days before the day of hearing; all testimony fi! y to be used at the said hearin, led by either must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the office, which will be furnished on application. The testimony in the case will be closed on the 2d day of May; depositions and ether papers re- lied si or as testimany must be filed tn the office on or before the morning of that day; the argu- ments, if any, within ten days thereefter. Ordered, also, that this notice be yablished in the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, Washington, D. C5 Argu Philadel York, > week for three Baltimore, Md; Peunsylvanian, bah ; Journal of Commerce, New ~ ¥5 a d Post, Boston, Mass.; once a cessive weeks previous to the Ith day of May next, the day of hearing. 1. 8.—Kditors of the above CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. pers will please send their bills to the Patent Office, with a paper containing this notice jan iS—law3w oO’ THE PETITION OF ALONZO © NO United States Patent Office, } Waskineton, Jan. 17, 1956 AR- LD, of Norwaik, Conn , praying for the extension of a patent granted to him on the 23d day of A ril, 1842, foran improvement fn‘: punch- ing machines for manufacture of covered but- tons.’? for seven years from he ex ropa ade takes place on the It js ordered. that the said petition be heard at iration of said day of April, the Patent Office on Monday, the 7th of April 1856. notified to a have, why ihe Persons opposin, file in the Patent O at 12 o'clock, m.; and all rsons are r and show cause, if any they petition ought not to be granted. the extension are required to their objections, spectally th at least twenty days before set forth in writing, dicate the day of hearing; all arty 0 be used at the by either testimony mand must be smitted in accordance with the rules of the of- fice, which will be furnished on application. The testimony in the case will be closed on the 27th day of March; relied upon as test depositions and other pa inet ees be filed in theoBice on or before the morning of that bor AI the argu- ents, if any, within ten days thereafter. Ordered, aino, that this notice be blished in the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, ees del and Daily Post, Providence, R. 1., once a week ca Baltimore; Evening Argus, Journal of Commerce, Rew York, for three successive weeks a tothe 7th of April next, the ay of hearing. CHAR LES IASON 5 Commissioner of Patents. P. 8.—Editers of the above papers will please com and send their bills to the Patent Once, witha Jan pene containing this notice. law3w MY MAKY ANN E HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THIS cel- ebrated and favorite Williams, embellished with a ing of the authoress. of Mrs. Barney il length engrav- Price 25 cen's per copy. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, near Tenth street. jan 4—te BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAC T for 1856 received this day. ja FRANCK TAYLOR. Rooms, on TUESDAY G, the 29th January, 1856. ib, in announcing their first Fancy Drees eegree that every effort will eir d Confectionery will be furnished by © Sanderson popular th Rosewood Piano, four round cor- EVEN CHARGE OF THE ING STAR. (FOR THE stax. BANKS BRIGADE. BY FUNNYSON. “‘A majority of each, so decided as to be irre- sistible, should be drawn from the number of that faithful hundred who have stood so stoutly by their candidate, and earned a pean—which they will probably never get—as laudatory Teunyson’s oa the six hundred of Balakiava.’— N.Y. Times, on the House Commutters This touching ‘‘which they will probably never get’’ has reminded owr Poet Laureate of his duty to the grilant dyine Last month and this month,— Keepin In House o Exactly an Pimping and crim so onward — aay 4 voted undred. ping went Jne of the hund: Seeking to ’list for (Pity he blund Banks jered,) Recruits from the other sid Offering places Out of whose margins wide “A thing could be made.’’ Aye, let the Union les to |: To the “Forward !”’ cries Gidding bold, “Irishmen, Southerners, “Second to niggers are,— “So say the hundred.’’ “Onward ! centurions; Who cares for Southerners ? slide '’* Shouteth the Banks aloud, Leading his hundred. Niggers to right of them ahs all ‘round with ‘em = Sedat arp weapeoncens ot woul oppose eficlightea meee Snuffiing, as thick it rose, Odor tha! each one knows,— Each of the handred See them, ye Saxons fair,— Ye of the Auburn hair,— Bowing, with hat in air, with Dinah aR c uffy wonders. Listen to Sambo Gum Mutt’ring Asking * “« here white folks come,”’ ‘say massa Bunn, “\ What hab we Samboes done “Wrong to de hundred ; “What hab we stole from you, “Makes you to treat us «0, “Taking Miss Dinah Snow, “Cutting us out, you know, — “Allob you hundred ?”° “Get away Sambo Chuckle: Shauks''’ yreat Captain Banks “Pls but a swap we want “For an ex iment “We take the Dinah Snows — “You tale the Yan “And we'll amalg: “Just to decide thi nkee Rose, amate e rate “Of endurance "tween races, “Tween white and black fares,— *<)'Pween you and my hundred.’ Greeley, to right of him; Reward, to left of him; ‘Thaddy, tn rear of him, Patted and wondered Todd from his traces, though, Let many wry faces go; Kicking, the walle, Like he fain would et out But, bridled, be could'nt slip; Jehu laid on his w hip ; Clerk called the roll again, Banks got his vote again, — Ali of the hun dred. When can the | deal fade Of the brave c! arge they made Who has’nt wondered ? Never; if Saxon ht Mixes with Afric night, Making a uation here Neither a black or clear, But of a mongrel bi Like a bright sadd ue le new,— After the hundred. Wasnineton, D.C, January 17, 1856. A HORSE Mr. Hovens resides great admirer of horse TRADE. in Brooklyn, and fs a On Monday last, he came to this city for the purpose of buying a grey mare belonging to our friend McCa The gray mare is a ve ruped, and also very f. in 2 purchase. As we have rived in this city on Mo: fast at Stanwix Hall with two in aw. ry fine } ens neard > and resolved ona already stated, ho #r- nday. He tcok break Shortly after which he buttoned up his ovat and started out to find McCall. City Hotel conversation : © wet him in Broadway, near the With “Mac” he had the following “I understand, Mr. McCall, that you wish to sell that grey mare of yours.”’ “I did want to sell her, but I imagine that she is now disposed of ” ‘* Disposed of ? “To your friend Ske: “What did he agree To whom?” Trett, of Brooklyn.’’ to give yon?” “Five hundred and thirty dollars.”’ “If you will let me have her, I will give you five hundred and fifty dollars cash down.’” * But l’ve promised her to Skerrett.’’ “ When?” «Last week.”’ “Never mind that. If he should call, say she’s dead—that I broke her leg on the Troy Road, in consequence blow her brains out.’” “Will you back me u “Of course I will.’ “It’s a bargain, then hundred and down to-morrow nighs crop her mane and bob of which, we had to p in the story ?”’ Give me the five fty, and I'll send the mare But hadn't we better her tail, so that Sker- rett cannot sue me for lying to him ?"’ “ Just as you Hegre your money Be sure to send on the Knickerbocker.’ Mr. McCall promised to do so er down on Tucsday night, Soon after which he folded up his five hundred and fifty, and walked around to purpose of puttin, T afternoon Mr. Skerrett in town. Well, Mac, I’ve cal mare?” “What mare ?’’ about last week ”” “Haven't you heard “About what?’ buried.”’ “Not at all neighbor Havens, who Troy Road. «Ts Havens here ?”” dead, and that he kill do otherwise, without losing ‘‘ one of the best bargains he ever made.”” r. Skerrett regretted the catastrephe, but concluded there was no use for crying over epilt milk. He shook hands with Havens and left, saying he would t speed in some other part of the c’ cree Skerrett, took the 4 45 train ork, and arrived at Brooklyn a little evening. to send the mare down on having for New after 10 on Monda: McCall promis Tuesday evening. He came up on Wednesday it all meant.” Steamboat Landing. “Why night?’’ * What mare?” “On Monday?” onday.’” “ You're mistaken. “About that gray mare—she is dead and “‘Dead—nonsense. You are fooling me.”’ If you doubt it, ask your «* Yes—you will find him at Stauwill Hall.”’ It is not necessary fur us to say that Mr. Skerrett went to Stanwix Hall and saw Ha- vens, neither is it necessary for us to say that Mr. Havens swore that Capt. Knight's for the the party through. is was Monday morning Un Monday made his appearanoe He met McCall in State street led to pay you for that ‘‘The gray mare—the one you wrote me about that?” broke her leg on the © ed her. mare was e could not d find a piece of avens ry did not do anything of the kind. In consequence of this, Havens to see ‘‘what the d—! He found McCall at the new didn’t you send that mare down Iast “Why, that gray mare I bought of you on Monday.” Monday, and for the best reason in the world, she was dead a week before.”’ “Dead! What do you mean’’’ “WhatdoI mean? And have you forgot that you broke her leg on the Trey road, and that so badly that we had to blow her brains out?” “You don’t mean to swindle me by any such game, do you?” “ Swindle’ d—1 a bit of it mare. and [ can prove it.’’ ‘Who by?” : “ Your own neighbor, Skerrett of Brook i lyn “And what does he know about it ?”” ‘Just what you told him, and that is, that you killed the mare while trying her speed on the Troy road."’ Havens could hear no more, but rushed for the police office, where he ewore out «a war Tant against McCall for swindling. It wes issued by Justice Parsons. But as “Mac’’ proved by Skerrett that the complainant ad- mitted that he killed the mare ou the 5th of December, of course he could not have pur chased ber on Monday, the 10th. Verdict for the defendant. Mr. Havens left for New York on Wednesday night, in the Manhattan. He was accompanied by Skerrett. On going for ward, after tea, he saw agrey mare that led to the following dialogue :— * Who's bob tailed mare isthat, Skerrett ?"’ ** Mine.”’ ** Possibie—where did you get her?’’ “ Bought her from McCall. She is not quite as good looking as the oneI wanted, but [ think she is full as speedy.”’ ** What did you give’” ** Four hundred dollars.’’ “* Say no more—let’s drink.”’ Skerrett obeyed orders and went in and teok “a little something warm’ Havens paid for it. As he did so, a bystander thought bo uttered an imprecation about a certain d—d scoundrel in Albany. Wonder if he meant en We will write to Brooklyn and Gnd out. You killed the joRAL.—Never hire aman to lie, unless you wish to get cheated yourself.—A/sany Polica Tribune Tur Horir-Tree [xv.—In this, his Christ - masand New Year story for 1356, Dicken tells his own (and some other people's) expe- rience of inng in various parts of the world Here isthe Awvrican ion, depicted with too much truth, as weil as just a trifle tov wucl sarcasm ‘After a draught of sparkling beer from a foaming glass jug, and a glance of recognition through the windows of the student beer houses at Heidelberg and elsewhere, I put out sea for the inns of America with their four hundred beds apiece, and their eizht or nine bundred ladies and gentlemen atdinnerevery day. Again, I stood in the bar-rooms thereof taking my evening o bbler, julep, sling, or cocktail. Again, I listened to my friend the General—whow I had known for five minutes, in the course of which period he had made me intimate for life with two Majors, who again had made me intimate for life with fhres Colonels, who again had made me brotivor t twenty-two civilians—again, I say, I listened to my friend the General, leisure y expound ing the resources of the establishment. as to gentlemen’s morning room, sir; ladies’ worn ing-room, sir; gentlemen’s evening-roow, sir, ladies’ evening-room, sir; ladies’ and gentle men’s evening reuniting-room, sir; musio-reom, Sir; reading-room, sir; over four hundred re ef rooms, sir; and the entire planned and finished within twelve calendar months from the first clearing off of the old incumbrances on the plot, at a oost of five hundred thousand dollars, sir. Again I found, as to my individ- ual way of thinking, that the greater, the more gorgeous, and the more dollarous the es- tablishment was, the less desirable it was. Nevertheless, again I drank my cobbler, ju lep, sling, or cucktail, in all good will, to my friend the General, and my friendsthe Maj Te, Colonels, and civilians, all: full well knowing that whatever little metes my beamy eyes may have descried in theirs, they belong to a kind, generous, large-hearted, and gued people.” _ Tus G —We find the following “rib tickler’’ in an exchange Speaking of gongs, a trio of old Indies, dele- gates to the Weman’s Rights Convention lately stopped at the! Burnett House, Cincin nati. They had never heard a gong and we * give Mrs Trodwell’s own deceription of it ** We hadn’t been in ourown room very long, till, jeminy, crimeny, of all the noise that ever did noise—growlin’ bellerin’, howlin’, serecchin’, and thunderin’, all rumblin’, up in one infernal muss of a sound? We thought the day of insurrection had come, sureenough all were awfully frightened. Miss Saffron vowed that it was Gabriel blowing his last tramp, and that he was alittle hoarse Mixs Skinflint, sho bounced into her bed,orying out “feathers is non-conductors!”’ Directly the all Gred bowlin’ thing shut up, and then there was a sound of folks runnin’ down stairs fit to break their necks. We were ail makin’ for the door to run too, when something knocked atthe door. Wewere afraid to open, but at last Miss Saffron, bold asa lion, advanced and peeped through the key hole. There we stood, shivering with fright—just at this min- ute the door opened, and what in the name of floggins do you think it was? Why, notbing but a poor, meau, good-for-nothing, deceitful — nigger — to know if we'd come supper ‘as the telegraphic magnettiff exploded? asked Mrs Skinflint “Ma'am,” says he again. “Then,” saysI, “what was that infernal howling about, you great, stu- pid, silly nigger’? “That noise just pow ” ch, nothing but the gong, I reskon,’’ says he, and the critter went off grinuing. What a gong Was we couldn't tell, but from its voice we guessed it was some astonishin’ savage beast they had tamed and let run loose about the house to skeer decent people out of their conses Y.—A correspondent of the Calcutta Citizen, speaking of the recep tion of the English Embassy by the Burmese King, says “The only thing remarkable at this inter- view was an inanimate object, aud that was a ruby in the centre of the pagoda crown of his majesty. It was as large if not larger than a hen’s egg, and far more valuable thau the great Kohinoor. It was beautifully cut, and almost round asa marble. It was torn off the ear of the Karen Queen by Alompra. It was a pendant, being suspended by a wire casi: through her right It is of the purest water, and more than two thousand years old, if the traditions eoncerning it are to be be- lieved. It came originally from Assam, and belonged to the great M % raled in the whole of Chin-India. This ruby will, 1 prophesy, in ten years, be worn by our Queen”’—and without “an cr pes of conécience, of course. John B has litle respect for the command against covetous ness. ("A writer in one of the northern papers on school discipline says: “Without » lib- eral use of the rod it is impossible to make boys smart.”” yr The printers of the city of Manghester, N » celebrated the natal day of printer, philosopher, statesman, and patriot, Benj: min Franklin, by a festival.t which maoy se things were done andsaid. The craft in foncord, N. H_, also held an annual Franklin celebration, and enjoyed a season of much harmony and profit. . Biragy is continually chawing over hit troubies. He only laughs on gin of his neighbors happens to break his leg, or when somebody's first-born chances “= run over by a Market street freight car. His wife says he is so miserable that his coat won't —., on his back. He expects to be poor all bis life, and wouldn’t be happy on any other condi-