Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1856, Page 1

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, \) (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4 the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh stress, By W. D. WALLACE, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at six 4ND A QUARTER CENTS, —_ ree - to the Agents; papers served in packages at! gents — meaty ‘To mail subscribers the sub- scription price ls THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- BY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS f <tz months, and ONE DOLLAR for three mouths; for less than three months at the rate of 124 ceots « week. i? SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. a FFICIAL. Tasasvay Department, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of i the United States that this Department will pur- * chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks ” at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued ander the act of 1550, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of Stx per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1546, redeemable on the i2th November, 1516, 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- » very and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and If received after the 3st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of lig per cent. Interest will also be allowed on sald stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist Jaly last, if assigned with the principal of the eftitieates 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 luterest wLll 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 lat of January next) by | the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upou theaselstant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. . JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. deo 3—dtJuael NAVY DEPARTMENT, Buagav or Construction, &c., January 12, 1856. Ss WILL BE RECEIVED by this bureau, until the 19th of February, for the following articles for the United States | steamer Mississipp!, to be delivered at the navy- > yard, New York: + Two vertical tubniar bollers, to be made of the best charcoal bloom botler plates ; tube sheets to be one-balf inch, water bottoms and ash-pits sev- ea-sixteenth, sbell three-elghths of an inch in thickness: | the external parts to be double rivetted, and ked on both sides where it can be yot at to do no screw stays to be used in the lews, water oms, or steaw chimney The crowns and sides of shell to be stitfened by . from which the braces are to lead | The boilers will be about twenty-three and one- | balf feet front, by about eleven and one half feet deep. 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 | sulp, and to be tested when done at a hydraulic pressure of 36 tbs. per square inch The tubes to be furnished by the government and to be set by the contractors, the government vetng responsible for all tubes condemned from their defects, and the contractor for all condemned from bad workmanship. ‘Khe price to be per pound finished, less the weiyhtof the tubes. Also, the prices per pound for such fron cast- ings as may be required 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.) ‘fhe patterns to be furnished by the govern- meat The whole to be done in the best menner, and to be subjeci to the inspection and approval of such as the department mav appoint. Drawings of the boilers will be furnished bid- ders on application to the department. Payments will be made for one-third their esti- mated amount when the bollers are half com- pleted ; the rematnder when they have been test- ed satisfactorily by steam. For castings, when delivered and approved Bidders will be particular in stating their prices nd the time when they propose to complete and verthe work Bondand good security will be yatred for the faithful performance of the work aud the fulfillment of the contract. jin 13—lawiw [No. 560] » Swamp and Uverfiowed Land JUBLIC NOTICK —PURSUANT TO THE jastrnetions of the Secretary of the Interior, ‘ec noties is hereby given that, in order to g toa close the bus{ness under the act of Con- approved September 38, 1450, entitled, ‘An t enable the State of Arkansas, and other States, to reeliim the ‘swamp lands’ within their limits,’ and at the same time afford to parties who claim that portions of the lands selected un- der said law are dry and it for cultivation, an op pe © Introduce evidence, all lands so se- fected Le approval whereof no objection be made wituia six months from the date hereof, will be certifed and patented to the States Such objections as are contemplated the ahove must be made beper Sepeoe and filed with the register and receiver o FO} land office for trenemieaion to the General Pana Oftice. The necessary forms for cdidavits are in the hands of sald officers. = The following classes of land are exempt from objection, to-wit: . Lands entered with cash, or located with military bounty land warran's or scrip, after the passage of the act of 26th September, 1850, and rior to the passage of the act of 2d March, 18655, “for the rellef of purchasers and locators of swamp and overfiowed iands.’’ 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 awsent of the Commissioner of the General Land (face fhe lists of swamp and overlowed lands are inspection during the regular business f ihe Land Office t day of December, 1655. THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Uftce. jan 16— oo — ‘ x S. P. HOUVER’S Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, Irow Hall, Pa. avenue, betweea ¥h and 1th sts, HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MIS#ES, and CHILDREN, Cleth Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed GAITERS. Also, thick and thin Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at $1.25, worth $8 Ladies Alpine Button Gaiters, $3.60; Freach White Satin @licerious SLIPPERS. Gen- tiemen’s French Patent Leather BO: and SHOES, of all descriptions; Gentlemen's De- tached GAITERS, all Serpe fe *s and Youth’s Patent Leather and Calf BOOTS and SHOES. ‘My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the mostcelebrated manufacturers, is very superior. | Sen 00 ie ee Oe ey: ily soltedt your fe and induence. ; Viee Ieee — P. HOOVER. ; (MINE FRENCH EDITIONS—OF ROUS seau, Racine, Sevigne, Corneille, Moitere, De Stasi, Ducis, Frelssart, Bourdalone, Le . Seblller, Guizot, Bossuet, Monstrelet, Malherbe, Descarter, Uarthelemy, Voltaire, Chateaubriand, } Florian sbelais, Seribe, Malebranche, St Forre, Fenelon, ‘Thierry, Mackiavell!, Regnard, and other writers, may be found at the most mod trate prices at the bookatore of the undersigned imported by bimself direct from Paris, in finecal aan maces co bindlags, some of them with beau. Uful llostrations n small collection, various, of French youth, Parts editions FRANCK TAYLOR. NEW FRUITS—NEW FRUITS NEY RAISINS, FIGs, CRANBERRIES, Currants, Lemons, paper shell Almonds, Piekles, In vinegar and spiced, at 62 cents a hun- dred; Hermetically-sealed Fruits; Pickled Fruits, fail Kinds, very superior and cheap; ail kinds f Jeliles tn glass jars at 25 cents, ‘with a great ety of frexb and nice articles, sultable for the «sou. For sale at my store, a few steps north- sot Of Jackson Statue. Z.M. P. KIN. aov ls ‘LyCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at , HE LAKES, dog 2 -f WA Pennsyivania avenue. ? VOL. Vi. TOPHAM & NOKRFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK BTOBE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphia, and ORPLET of this city, pectfully announce res y thelr friends and the — that they have com- menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES. MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of e em de s| both for oity col use. Au kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKBTS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke and Dust BRUSH- ES. CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, &c.,&c. Ali 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 Hing seects to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respec! 'y solicit, a share of public patroi : Pasticular attention paid to coveriag Frunks and os may all kinds of work. Saddlers’ tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND VISIT- ORS TO WASHINGTON RE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that 4 at TAYLOR & MAURY’S BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, Pennsylvania avenue, near Ninth street, they will meet all their requtre- ments. Their extensive atock, in addition to the following important works, comprises every de- partment of Literature, Science, and Art. NEW BOOKS received immediately on publi- cation. Weekly im tons from land. Calhoun’ Works. 6 vols. Bow Jefferson’s Works, 9 vols. Webster's Wi , 5 vols., Autograph edition. Everett’s Orations and Speeches, 2 vols. Clay’s Private Correspondence, 1 vol. s. 2. Prentise’s Memoirs, 2 vols. Bancroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols. Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. Jeiferson’s Manual, 1 vol. The Constfutions of the United States, 1 vol. Bllott’s Debates and Macifon’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 vols. Wirt’s Life of Patrick Henry, 1 vol. Kennedy’s Life of Wirt, 2 vols Garland’s Life of John Randolph, 1 vol. Party Leaders, by Baldwin, | vol. De Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, 1 vol. The Federalist, 2 vol. Crimke’s Nature and Tendency of Free Institu- tions, 1 vol Constitutional ‘Text-Book, 1 vol. Carey’s Past, Present, and Future, | vol. Seaman's Progress of Nations, 1 vol Mc Elivott’s American Debator, 1 vol. Future Wealth of America, 1 vol. Smith’s Weaith of Nations, 1 vol. Every description of American, English, and French STATIONERY of the finest quality, at the lowest prices. Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the greatest promptitude TAYLOR & MAURY’S, jan 3—tr near 9th street. MORE NEW GOODS. OBN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH, SIDE Bridge street, near High, Geor, etown, DC has received an additional supply of fall and Winter GOODS, making his assortment very complete In bis stock will be found a first rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmi: Rich os and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks « Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a good assortment of the best makes F lan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally My stock being d@trable and cheap purchusers will find it to their advantage to cal! before getting fully ee J. H. 8MOOT. nov 13-f GUTTA PEKCHA TEETH. § Trt UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of seading our patrons to Dr. Cosb: for Dental operations for a number of years, ani take pleasure in recommending him to the cit!- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth upon every plan that is practised in the United States Geo. P. Ho dma, M.D. B. W. Towles, M.D. A.V. Payne, M.D, DbS Jobo F. Miller, M.D. James Brzant, MD GF. Clamberlia, M. D., DDS, ©. Hl. Hartts, . D Semue! ¥. Brown, MD. Wythe Tinsley, 31. D BM. Francisco, M.D. Office over Ford & Bro ’s, No. 290, corner of lith street and Pa avenue nov 37—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEKTH. R. O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent coatinuous Gurn, combining beau- ty, streagth and cleanliness r. M. is determined to keep ———- Dentistry, and wi profit his patrons. EVERENOR: Hon. RK H Gillet, Hon. 8 A Douglas, Hon. C Mason. my Dr. BR P Patterson, Hon. A O P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty ef Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—tf (ICTILE IVORY —sJUST RECEIVED, sev @ral exquisite specimens of hts manufacture, including ‘ The Descent from the Cross,’’ after Rubens; “ The Flight into Egy, ti”? “* Adora- tion of the Wise Men ;’’ ‘“‘ Head Ha Christ,’’ after Domenichino—Madonna; “ Ecce Homo,”” &e., specially adapted for Christmas presents, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S deo 21—tr Bookstore, near 9th st. WIGS AND TOUPEES, Cemzens AND STKANGERS ARE RE- J spectfully Informed (hat the best assortment of WIGS and TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- MENT, and WiG MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. National Hotel. Wigs and ‘Toupees made on the shortest notice. Also, a good assortment of Ladies Back Braids Just arrived from New ¥ ork. dee 1l—eosm CCPFIN WAKEROUM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CU., UNDERWA- « KERS—residence4is Seventh street, between G and H streets. Interments ee in any ground - orcenietery. Coffins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages. Hearse, and every article for interments of the best quality furalshed at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the work Fastin, | the exclusive right of Crump’s Sorpse Preserver, uarantee to keep dead for any length of time. Jy ll—1y JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTRR AND DEALER IM WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, re With every strive to please ® Rev. Dr. Gurley, Dr. Binney, General Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, = e- eaearen City, D.C, . B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing cuewinte. . oo 2-ly GPNERAL INVITATION TO EX- aml-e one of the largest and best assortments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudotr PIANOs, ever exhibited toa Washington public. Persons Wishing to purchase, will find that they can be accommodated on the most liberal terms, by early application at the Music Depot, Star Build! ngs, GEO HILBUS, Agent Constantly in recetpt of NEW MUSIC. decH—tr (CoETS ALLEN’ ROBBINS, and LAW rence & Co.’s patent revolving hammer, five and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good assort- ment of single barrel Pistols, from 75 cents to $5 each. American RAZORS of the best quality, every razor warranted. For sale by &. K. LUNDY, dee ll No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. YABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS, CARD CASES, PORTEMONNAIBS, &c., atj06 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. dec 20 JOHN F. ELLIS. N "ACAULY’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, vol 3d, this day received . jan¥ FRANCK TAYLOR. f BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. . HOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- pyeaen that he fs fully prepared to execute all or- ir PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING at his large and convenient Establishment, 7th st. three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. ‘The business of the old firm, and all other work entrusted to him will meet with mt attention. THOMAS McGILLy Seventh street, between D and E ‘Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 4—eolm $5) RE W AR D —I will give the above mentioned reward for the apprehension and delivery to me, of ANN, a slave, who calls herself Ann Johnson, and who ran away from me on Saturday night, the Sth instant. She is about 24 years old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, ol com figure, and likely. She bas a variety of clothing and took with her her feather bed and bedding. WM. F PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 596 New Jer: NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in Boe’) mind that the plan which | ted six months ayo, of selling HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced cea, for cash only, is in success - ful operation, consequently those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are not charged twenty-five 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, @¥ 50. A full supply of blackand brown F ELT BATS and Childres’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 arrargements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- sy pape low price of $362. I have shown hem to competent Judges, who pronounce them = be the best Boots for the price in the United tates. I also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT. made of the very best French calf skin patent leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. Competition fs out of the question. Alll askis for gentlemen to come and see for themselves ‘Terms positively cash. dec 6—eotin H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, S10 Penna. avenue, between vith and 10th streets, I : eae RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magrificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold Jeweny any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also, a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted timexeepers FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortinent of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cu Forks and Spoons, (sterling.) Fish, Cake ani Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., etc. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Ume, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES, French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Stiver and Steel Frames, to sult eve eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress pecs, an Opera Glasses. iJ" We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. Ail our goods are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. if” Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, and Engraving on Stone executed at shor! notice Chronometers and ail kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in t order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, su Pa avenue, between 9th and lth sts. dec 1—tf MARRIAGE GUIDE, DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ESCULAPIUS; Ur, Every One his own Physician: I EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medieelly and Philosophically considered, 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 D1s- Gonnorrhe@a, Gleei, Strictures, &e ; ilus- with Cases Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be consulted without exposure, and with assured contidence of success Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office, dec 24 —3m* NOTICE OF CONTINUATION, AMES H. SHEKELL HAVING SUCCEED- ed to tue business of Shekel! & Brothers. and located at No. 279 F street, corner o! 13th, oe Jani 1. 1856. with an en- tire new ib of GROCERIES, together with a full and complete assortment! fine WINES, BRANDIES, CURDIALS, &c., all of which have been selected with care, ex- clusively for families, and to which he invites the inspection of bis friends, the patrons of the late firm, and the public, intending to keep for sale all the destrabie varieties afford by the firm. dec 20—1m United States Patent Office WasuIneron, Jan. 17, isse THE PETITION OF ALONZO C. AR- NOLD, of Norwalk, Conn., praying for the extension of a patent granted to him on the 3d day of April, 1842, foran improvement in ‘+punch- ing machines for manufacture of covered but- tons.’’ for seven years from he expiration of said feet which takes place on the 23d day of April, 556 : itis ordered. that the said petition be heard at the Patent Office on Monday, the 7th of April 1856, at 12 o'clock, m.; and all rsons are notihed etsy rand show cause, If any they have, why petition ought not to be granted Persons Mtnege the extension are reqyired to file in the Patent Oifice their objections, specially set forth tn writing, at least twenty days before the day of hearing ; all testimony filed by either atid be used at the hearing must be taken and ransmitted in accordance with the rules of the of- floe, which will be furnished on application ‘The testimony in the case will be closed on the zich day of March; depositions and other papers relied upon as testimony, must be filed in the olice on or before the morning of that day; the argu- ments, if any, within ten days thei rr. Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the Union, Intelligencer, and Star, Washi , D.C; Argus, Baltimore; Evening A Phila- — ‘2; Journal of Commerce, New York, Daily Post, Providence, R. I., once a week for three successive weeks previous to the 7th of April next, the day of hea: - CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. P.3.—Kditors of the above papers will please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with a containing this notice. a GIFT BUOKSTORE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Gtftand 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 ts sold at the usual retail price; and for every atte. purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing t:.e name of some gt, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Tojlet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. Comer Pa av. and 11th st. EF HAVE JUST PUBLISHED THIS cel- ebrated and favorite song of Mrs. Barney Williams, embellished with a Jength engrav- ing of the authoress. Price 25 cents copy. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, near Tenth street. jan 14—tf 4f Ipe= BOSTON AMEXICAN ALMANAC for 1556 received this ie jan FRANCK TAYLOR, en ews. Ebening Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1856. NO. 923. ‘This exceliem Family and News Journai—cen- taiming a greater variety of interesting reediny than ean be found in any other—is published cn Satur- day morning. renee. SRagle COpy, Per AMMUM ......ceseeceeceee nel 25 INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE Singte (2 can be ved Ay ra BREE CENTS, PosTMasteRs whoact asagents wil be allowe & commission of twenty per cent. BALLS. BALL OF THE MERRIE BACHELORS, AT ODD FELLOWS? HALL, NAVY YARD, JANUARY 24, 1866, LEHOUGH FULLY AWARE OF THE imminent danger they are again about to ex- pose themselves to, from the concentrated fire of pena | bright eyes and killing glances, the fatal which Lave been made manifest to them in the ‘surrender at discretion’? of three of their number in one short year—nevertheless, being desirous of contributing their share to the panel: neas of 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 respectfully invited. Ladies, every Bachelor in town will be there! Committee of Reception. Ric’d Brooks, jr Joseph Carrico. Committee on the part of Citizens. Joe Shillington, Rich’d Wallach, JP 2 et F Pilling, W W Browning, Wain Gait, E E White, Wm Thompson, Jno Rainbow, Jas Barry, ‘Thos Dwyer, B C Greenup, EA Ryther, Albert Norton, J MeCarrick, Wim Sanderson, Jno McNamee, Edmund Gates, Jno Crawford, R J Stevens. Floor Directors. Val Conner, F ast: O Sanderson J A Crane, Win Gaddis. Executive Committes Lem Gaddis, Jno Clarke, H Queen, C Miller, F Ober, Adam Gaddis Committee of Arrangements, “MERRIE BACHELORS.’’ Tickets ONE DOLLAR. Jan 12,14,16,18,21,22,23,24—8t t BALL OF THE Washington Highlanders, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR THe MANAGEBSIN ANNOUNCING THIS Bali would most respectfally ask the public to extend their aid in behalf of the Poor of this city who are now suffertng for the want of the ne cessaries of life, and would respectfully refer the public to the certiticate of Major B. B. French, published in the Intelligtncer on the 17th, 18th, and 19th instants, as to the use made of the money last year. ‘The Ball will take place at MUNDER’S ASSEMBLY HALL, On MONDAY EVENING, January 28th, 1856. TICKETS ONE DOLLAR. The committees, &c., will be designated as fol- lows :—- Floor Managers, tri-color rosette; Mana- gers, blue and red ribbon; Ladies’ Reception Com- mittee, white rosette; Doorkeepers, blue rosette MANAGERS. On behals of the Company. Capt. Bain, Lt. Reynolds, Sergea’t A Bain, Lt. Campbell, Lt. McCloud, Priv’e Harrover. On behalf of the Citizens. Hon. John T. Towers, William H Winters, Richard Wallach, Esq. Columbus Monroe, E: All bats and caps, except those worn by the mil- itary, must be left in the bat-room Capt. John Bain, Treasurer, 480 Massachusetts avenue, next to Washington market, to whom ail communications are to be addressed. jan 22,24.26 24t GRAND CLUB, MILITARY, FIREMENS’ AND CIVIC BALL oF THR BOONE CLUB. NH E FIRST GRAND FANCY DRFSS Ball of the Boone Club will be given at the Washington Assembly Rooms, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 29th January, 1856. 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 decornm will be matin- 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 baa been en- gaged for the occasion Supper and Confectionery will be furnished by an experienced caterer Committee of Arrangements. A Bridgett, ‘Thos May, L. € Robertson. Tickets ONE DOLLAR—admitting a gentle- man and ladies jan 15—eotb ——————$—$—— NURTUWEST GUNS FOR THE INDIAN SERVICE IN 1556. OFFICE OF INDIAN APPAIRS, 2 January 21 x DROPOSALE WILL BE RECEIVED aT the Office Indlan Affairs until noon of the 20th day of February next for furnishing and deliver- ing—onc half on or after the Ist day of May, 1256, one half on or after the 12th day of June next —one thousand Northwest guns for the Indian department, to be delivered Lo the ayent of the de- rtment at either of the cities of New York, ‘hiladelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, De- uroit, St. Louis, or Chicago, as the bidder may elect; and the right will be reserved to require the above amounts at one time or at ditferent times, at and after the specified dates, or to order, atany time in the year 1556, at the same price and of the same quality, any additional number of guns actually required in the service. Each bidder will be required to exhibit a sam- ple or samples of the kind and a, of gun or guns he proposes to furnish; and the department Teserves the right of accepting such bid or bids as are believed to be most advantageous to the In- dians, considerin; eeeyicrenre apa price, &c.; but no bid will be considered unless accom- panied by a sufficient guarantee that if the bid of the party is accepted, he will enter into contract accordingly, and give security forthe perform- ance of his contract within ten days after the award ‘The sample or samples of the accepted bidder will be retained at this office; and all guns to be delivered must, in every respect, be similar and fuliy equal thereto. Before the acceptance of the uns, each one will be subjected to the most thorough and rigid pe vcs and comparison with the sample gun, and those that are not found similar, and fully equal in every respect, will be rejected. rer in an amount exceeding that of the bid will be required for the faithful execution of the contract on the part of the suecessful bidder Payment for any quantity or quantities received will be made through the United States treasury immediately after the delivery and acceptance thereof. GEO. H.MANNYPENNY, jan 2—43t& 3tawtlothFeb Commissioner. TWO SUPERB PIANO FORTES AT A GREAT SACRIFICE WING TO THE DEATH OF Mr. Gaeble, and the necessary dissolution of Tre firm of Knabe, Gaehle & Co., Piano} manufacturers, Baltimore, it is positively neces- sary tosettle up the entire affairs of the late firm. We have two su) Instruments on hand, from the celebrated manufactory of this ee 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 superb Rosewood Piano, four round cor- ners, full 7-octaves—factory price $375. These instruments will be sold at a deductions forcash. This is an opportunity bul seldom offered to those in want of a relfable Pi- ano. Also, always on hand Pianos from Hallet, Da- vor joston, and Bacon & Raven, New of] Piano Stools, Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Accor- deons, Banjos, Strings, Music, Music Paper, &c. Give us a call and see for yourselves. JOHN F. ELLIS, jan 308 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. — WATCHES. W. GALT & BRO., OFFER AT ALL « times every variety of superior WA'T'CHES and CHRUNOMETERS. call particuler aientien those ae) a at les had cree 0) Cooper, Taylor & Dixon, ondon, Tobias, Beesly & Blundell, Liverpool. Also, Vacheron & Constantine’s celebrated Geneva Watches, which from theirsizeand finish are peculiarly euited for ladies. Our facilities enable us to offer the above at lowest rates iz~ et kine Sie a Chronometers repaired fel workmen wars M.'W.GALT & BRO., 324 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th ste. jan tf qQrn* GLASSES.—THE LARGEST As- sortment In the city, for sale and hire. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa, av., bet. 9th and 10th sts. jan7 EVENING STAR. A SCIENTIFIC SET-T0, AND A PRACTI. CAL SET-DOWN It was a bright, clear, cold, Novembet morn- ing, Biglicks having a spare hour, and feeling ripe fora turn at the bars round the gymnas- ium, started to go there, stopping, pomerer on ig- licks entered the gymnasium, there was a conscious feeling of muscle all over, a certain ripeness, a fulness of life, brought out and ex- He felt “good,”” and as he threw off coat, hat, cravat and waistcoat, it was done with a twitch, as much as to say, ‘‘Hurrah! clear the track. This is my “‘forte,’’ and I’m about to play the live- pes, lad- At the parallel bara he went, bringing in the ‘‘grasshopper’’ agony, with forward and backward springs, and double shuffies, completely throwing him- of bis the way to pour downa pint of ale. As cited by ale and frosty air. liest kind of a tune on those bars, ro, ders, weights, and so on!’’ self away in the ‘mild luxuriance”’ action, and inwardly thinking “how this would stun some of the outsiders,’’ aud wish- he had a few for spectators. in, Gsccmnciouny he had a ‘“‘few,’’ for, as he pres to rest, he noticed standing behind him ort, but nut very stout man, whose face pointed out admiration as accurately as a It was just such a face as ought to be carved onan admiration mark! As you looked at it, you felt inspired, delighted, it showed its carrier had so much tolearn, was so jolly green: his wide open mouth was ready to receive gallons of infor- mation, and his eyes looked as if they'd hold All this Biglicks noted, at a flash, but he showed clock face does dinner time adozen elephants, and long for more. not the information in his face ‘‘Now,”’ thought he, ‘I'll show our rural friend some- and taking a long preparatory spring, Biglicks swung grasshopper, aud with one stretching It was well done, and the spectator showed such un- told amounts of delight at the spectacle, that Biglicks walked like a “‘star’’ in regimentals. tator followed, and as rg eis he passed aking down a pairof gloves Biglicks cofumenced putting them on, and turning to the spectator with an air of mildness tempered with mercy, he asked thing he never dreamed of befor spring reached the end of the bars. Wherever he went S; Biglicks got throug. into the boxing-room with him. him “ Perhaps, few rounds, just for exercise? cool day.” Spectator, at this question, booked as if there He evidently did not understand the reason of were ‘“‘chambers to let’’ in his brain. putting pudding before his paws “‘Boxing,’’ added Biglicks, “is an excel- lent amusement. Take this pair of gloves,’ handing him down a pair; ‘put them on, and Shall charge you I'll give you a lesson. nothing—just do it for the fun of the thing '”’ This seemed to re-assure Spectator, who, after some awkward pulling and hauling, contrive to get one on, all but the thumb— that he couldn't manage; the other hand was in still worse condition, and as, agreeably to Biglick’s instructions, he held up bis hands, it gave the idea that his hands had on leather poultices, and were broken off at the wrists. ** Now, see if you can hit me, strike in!” spoke Biglicks; and Spectator, according to directions, worked the gloves assiduously and wildly, but without putting in a blow, and as Biglicks encouraged him to renew exertion, the leather was well exercised and aired by Spectator without telling the effect. “I believe,’’ thought Biglicks, ‘I'll give hima slight touch ina minute, just te show him waiat muscle and science can do,”’ and herewith he planted a full blow in Spectator’s chest, the astonishing result of which was a pee back summerset by the Spectator, who, anding on his feet, again came up tothe scratch with renewed vigor. Biglicks opened his eyes wile as saucers at the unexpeoted re- sult of his blow, and hardly believing his own eyes, thought he would realize his own sight acd put in another blow. Head over heels went the Spectator, throwing one summerset over another, tillhe nearly reached the door of entrance; then returning on a run, Specta- tor struck a position, this time accurate as a Professor's, and before Biglicks knew where he was, had put in two full blows at his head and chest, and as Biglicka slightly stooped to ward off a beit blow, Spectator with one spring vaulted over his shoulders, and tripping up his heels, Biglicks fell sprawling on the flour, having thus received from Spectator. in a scientific set-to, a practical se¢ down. A burst of applause from the crowd who had assembled in the gymnasium brought Biglicks to his fect. Throwing off the gloves, he exclaimed : “I knock under! Who are you?”’ “ Francios Ravel, at your service!” the answer was oe The Winter of the Heart. A beautiful writer counsels wisely when he says: ‘* Live so that good angels may protect from this terrible evil—the winter of the heart. Let no chilling influence freeze up the fountains of sympathy and happiness in its depths; no cold burden settle over its withered hopes, like snow on the faded flowers; no rude blasts of discontent moan or shriek through its desolated chambers. Your life.path may lead through trials, which for a time seemed utterly to impede your progress, and shut out the very light of heaven from your anxious gaze. Penury may tuke the place of ease and plenty ; your luxu- rious room may be changed for an humble one; the soft couch for a straw pallet; the rich viands forthe coarse food ef the poor. Summer friends may forsake you, and the unpitying world pass you with scarcely a louk or word of compassion. You may be forced to toil wearily, steadily onto earn a livelihood; you may encounter fraud and the base avarice that would extort the last farthing. till you well nigh turnin disgust from your fellow being: eath may sever the dear ties that bind you to earth, and leave you in tearful darkness That noble, manly boy, the sole hops of your declining years, may be taken from you while your spirit clings to him with a wild tenacity, which even the shadow of the tomb cannot wholly subdue Amid all these sorrows, do not come to the conclusion that nobody was ever so deeply af- flicted as you are, and abandon every antici- pation of * better da; in the unknown fu- ture. Do not lose your faith in human excel- lence, because confidence has sometimes been betrayed, nor believe that friendship was on! a delusion, and love a bright phantom whic glides away from your grasp. Do not think that you are fated to be mis- erable, because you ure disappointed in your expectations, and bafiied in your pursuits. Do not declare that God has forsaken you when your way is hedged about with thorns, or re- pe sinfully when he calls your dear ones to he land beyond the grave. Keep a holy trust in Heaven through every trial; bear ad- versity with fortitude, and look upwards in hours of temptation and suffering. When four locks are white, your eyes dim, and your limbs weary, when your steps falter on the verge of death's gloomy vale, still retain the freshness and buoyancy of spirit which will shield you from the winter of the heart. _Frozen Fiesa.—Mr. A. Bronson, of Mead- Ville, Pa , says from fifteen years’ experience, he finds that Indian meal poultice, covered with young byson tea, softened with hot water, and laid over burns or frosen flesh, as hot as ean be borne, will relieve the pain in five minutes. If blisters have not arisen before, they will not after it is put on, and that one poultice is generally sufficient to effect a cure. iP An Illinois paper s: here isa man in Olney so dirty that the Assessor put him down as ‘‘ real estate.’ sir, you would like to takea It’s quite a A New Difficulty—Bisouit Dues! The Richmond Dispatch says that the themes aud styles of are grown very rich We have published several this winter, and now we have one hardiy excelled in its unique character by that preceded it. hen some of the r families, fleeing from the plague in Norfolk Inst ber, were taken to Camp Falls, the good people of the vioinity (who are excellent livers) sent them the first morning a fine breakfast. It wav a incovered and displa:; biscuits, the e ae of ee delight ly of nice children glistened and danced wii Une of them could not contain himself, and a sup and oried out at the top of his voice, « Mello. boys! I'll be drot if here aint biscuits!” Wa thought of this exclamation when the follow ing memorial turned up among those intro. duced into the House of Do of Satur day. It raised a most solemn question, hard- ly secondary to the ‘Sound Dues,” and it may be that we shall havea war: Denmark and the United Stat North Carolina and Virginia—growing out of similar causes, taxation for right of way— “Sound Dues’’ and ‘ Biscuit Dues. he spirit of the memorialists 1s bold and lauda- ble; yet how could it be else with men ac- eustomed to such luxuries as “corn pudding and catfish ’’’ Sach diet would throw the chances of war decidedly in their favor. But to the memorial : Vo the Homoratle Senate and Hous» of Delegates of Virginia: The memorial of the undersigned respectfully sets forth that they are residents of North Carolina and engaged in manufacturing flour in the town of Weldon ( town of world-wide fame _ much resorted W,in summer—by frogs and musynitoes) and alth Bot citizens of Virginia, they can see no reason why they should not apply to a Virginia Legislature for redress whenever the laws of Virgi: «gn be so tortured as to be made to bear a upon them. The undersigned, in shipping flour to New York, oped sending it by railroad to Petersburg or Norfolk, and thence, through their merchants, by vessels to New York; and your memorial ists do not believe that it was ever desi a by the Legislature of Virginia to subject them to extra charges for inepection, and yet they have been informed that one of the inspectors has procured the services of a lawyer to find that flour sent through Virginia by a citizen of another State shall be thus taxed “by law” Your memorialists claim the right of paying their money to the railroads, commis- sion merchants, and draymen of Virginia, it they think proper; but they protest againet the idea of having a set o hungry officials, with two inch augurs, three feet long, emelling around and pitching into their flour barrels, and charging them two and three cents per barrel for drawing out and pocketing a plate- ful of biscuit every pull. Your memorialists sell their flourin New York, upon its merits, and not upon the merits of alittle blue lettering cn the sides of the barrels An old adage says that ‘those who dance ust pay the piper,’ and this in plain Eng- lise means “‘ those who enjoy the privilege of voting must help to support the officers * This would do very well, but your memorial- ists have a apes | set to look after at home and another in New York, and if they have to feed u//, it would be much cheaper to stop their mill unfil the spring, and then extend a general invitation to all hands to come out and live on corn pudding and catfish at the expense of your memorialists our memorialists beg that if such an un- just and serious law does exist, it may be re- pealed as to citizens of other States; (espe- cially cf Weldon,) and if, on the other hand, it does not exist, that you will inform the par ties who ‘ found it,”’ that they have © discov - ered % mare's nest,”’ and in all respects and sincerity, Your memorialists will ever pray, Simmons & CirarK Wevpon, N. C., Jan, 12, 1856. Tue Frexos Aruy.—We find in resent Paris letters interesting accounts of the tri- umphant entry of the returned Crimean he- rocs. They were in heavy marching order— that is, in the precise trim in which they pre sented themselves to the enemy The fine Were quiet, serious, unpretending, grave. The Zouaves as s disengaged in ap pearanc *n—their bare necks unencumbered with the gulling stock nd their brawny limbs clad in the loosest possible dress, consistent with security, evige ing perfect freedom fro. the restraints of or dinary wilitary costume, impressed the apec- tator with the sense that he beheld the bea tdead of an infantry soldier. It was the u: studied reckless bravery indicated by thei: apparently calm. Lut animated countensnces, which obtained for them, and not, as othors will have it, their fanciful picturesque ous tume, which attracted to them univereal at- tention. There was in“ the Guard” to be seen, naturally, an expression of complacency, excusable in men, whv, in nine short aro: from their departure from France, recou- uered the renown of the immortal ~ Old uard.’’ The 20th regiment of the line took the lead. Their serious air—their somewhat emaciated faces—their repaired acooutre- ments, and their ragged. bullet-pierced colors produced universally, and throughout the whole line of march, feelings which sought vent in weeping. I do not believe that there was not a single eye that beheld them that did not swim with tears Texwrsrance Fanne.—The rats once assem bled in a large cellar, to devise somo method of safely getting the bait from a small stee! rap which lay near, having seen numbe 3 their friends and relations suatched from them by its werciless jaws After many long speeches and the proporal of many elaborate and fruitless plans, a happy wit, standing erect, said, ‘‘It is my opinion that, if with ove paw we keep down the spring, we can safely take the food from the trap, with the other All the rats present loudly squealed assent, and slapped their tails in applau-e The wieeiing adjourned, and the rais retired to their homes; but the devastations of the trap being by no means diminished, the rats were forced to call another convention. The elders had just assembled, and commenced the de liberations, when all were startled by a faint voice, and a poor rat, with only three legs, limping into the ring, stood up to speak ny were instantly silent, when stretching out the bleeding remains of his leg; he sai “My friends, 1 have tried the method you proposed, and you see the result Now let me suggest a plan to escape the trap. Do not touch it'’’ Jorvon.—The Cleveland Plain e ys that a Sabbath school not many miles from that city, a few weeks , & rev- erend gentleman said, after exhorting them affectionately for half an hour, and then by the way of giving the pupils a chance to con- tribute their mite to the general glory of the occasion, he requested them to ring Jordon to him, expecting of course to hear “On Jor- don’s stormy banks I stand,\’ when to his sur- prise, the scholars with one accord struck up, “Jordon am a hard road to trayel.’" ig When RogerSherman waspitted against one Daggett, in a lawsuit, Roger found hi« match. Daggett was hunting over a book tor authorities In the midst of his argument. The jury got impatient “Won't you have my spectacles, brother ett ’’’ said Roger. No!’ was the reply, “I never knew any truth to be diameensa through them.”’ {> When Beau Brummell was questioned if he was-unwell, he replied with ridiculous affectation, that he had caught cold through being put into a coffee room with a damp D