Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, fUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 43 the Star Buildings, corner cf Pennsylvania evenus anid Kleventh strest. By W. D. WALLACG, @#1U be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served {1 packages at 373 gents per month. Te mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, ead ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less taam three months et the rate of 1: cents a week 77 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. A Ebening WASHINGTON, D. C.. MONDA VOL. VII. BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. FPPHOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSUR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- nounces that he is fully prepared to execute all or- ders for PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING at his large and convenient Establishment, 7th st. three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. The business of the old firm, and all other work entrusted to him will meet with promt attention. THOMAS McGILL, Seventh street, between D and E ‘Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. jan 4—eolm REWARD —I will give the above $5 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 Sth instant. She fs about ‘i years old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light biack complexion witb fuli round face, of good figure, and Iikely. She has a variety of clething and took with her her feather bed and bedding. WM. F. PHILLIPS, dec 10—eotf 596 New Jersey avenue. NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO want of Hats to bear in mind that the plan which I adopted six months ago. of selling HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, ts in success- ful operation, consequently those a gl pt cash have the benefit of cash, and are not ed twenty-five cent. extra profit to o! bad debts The very best and most fashionable DRESS HATS, at $3 50, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best 23 Hat south of New York; anda first-rate, durable, and fashionabie Hat, $2 50 Afull supply of black and brown FELT BATS, and Children’s Fancy Goods, at verv low prices. ‘Small profits and quick sales is the motto. ANTH opt Exeees Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, >” Opposite Dexter's Hotel. i have made a! ements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French calf, or no sale, which I offer for the un- precedented low —— bagi ae I have —— them to competen' es, Who pronounce them to be the best Boots te the price in the United States. 1 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 !s out of the question. All [ askis for gentlemen to come and see for themselves ‘Ferms positively cash. dec ARE IN = H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Penna. avenuc, between Oth and 10th streets, AS’ RECEIVEDAND OPENED THIS DAY &@ magnificent assortment of fine and rich tmported JEW ELRY, such as Flor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vart- ety of richly chased Gold sige? or any descrip tion, the very latest styles Also, 2 new lot of fine London and Geneve WATCHES, warranted timekeepers. = FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS endid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- rs, Creams, Goblets, Paty Forks and s . (sterling,) Fish, Cake Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, ta variety, Card Cases, Portmonnates, Cigar Cases. ‘And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit wet eve and age; Eye Glasses, Cungress Specs, Opera Glasses. We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. our goods are warranted as represented, and Will be sold at the lowest possible price. Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Goid Pens repointed, and Engraving en Stone executed at short notice. ronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 350 Pa. avenue, between 9th and lth sts. Ags ers, Ci 3 MARRIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ASCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: ZING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Tedically and Philosoph! ccnsidered, as MANHOOD'’S EARLY LINE, with @ tions for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential SUent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhea, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; {llus- 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. ADANSON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office. dec A—3m* = [No. 550} «Swamp and Overflowed Lands.” UBLIC NOTICE —PUKSUANT TO THE imstructions of the Secretary of the Interior, ubsic notice is hereby civen that, in order to ng toa close the business under the act of Con- gress approved September 25, 1530, entitled, ‘An act to enable the State of Arkansas. and other ‘States, to reclaim 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 fit for cultivation, an op unity to introduce evidence, all lands sv se- ted, 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 contemplated 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 officers The following c!asses of land are exempt from objection, to-wit: st. Lands entered with cash, or located with military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the of the act of 2th September, 1550, and rior to the passage of the act of 2d March, 1855, For the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overfiowed lands.’’ 2a. Lands already patented to the State under e mp law. “inall caves where objection is raised, testimony must be taken before the register and receiver of the land office, at such time, ler the expiration of said six months, as they nu ppoint. with the consent of the Commissioner of the General Land Office The lists of swamp and overflowed lands are o to inspection during the regular business hours of the Office Given under my hand, at the bra of Washing 2ist day of December, 1- —— ¥°gHUS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Ofttce. BE nla GI¥T BOOKSTORE! ASENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD e d Miscellaneous BOOKS - AND STATIONERY for sale at UNUM HILBUS’S MUSiC DEPOT, cor- mue and I!th street er of Pe OREAT 18D UCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER impratte piab rate oi Each article is sold at the usual retail price; an for dollar's purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing the name of some itt, which is presented on the spot. Among the Eins are Gcld Watches, Jeweiry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c ‘ HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. Corner Pa av. and Lith st S. ¥. HOOVER'S Beot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, trom Hall, Pa avenue, between %th and 10th sts. HAVE JUSF RECEIVED FOR LADIES, MIS¥ES, and CHILDREN, Cileth, Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed GAITERS Also, thick and thin Gaiters A Bronze, Black, and « ad at i Sutin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Gen- Uemen’s French Patent Leather BOUTS and SHOES, of all descriptions; Gentlemen’s De- tached GAITERS, all colors; Boy’s and Youth’s Patent Leather and Calf BOOTS gad SHOES. My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- lected from the most celebrated manufacturers, 1s very superior, 1 promises offer unusual inducements,and tS Spectfully solicit your patipeage and in@uence, dec 1t—f P ROOVER dec Str for Dental operations for a nw take pleasure in zens of M4 bew as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with. ® Star, » FEBRUARY 4, 1856. NO. 932. GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sen our to Dr. Cosb of years, an him to the citi- He inserts teeth upon every plan that is practised in the United States. Geo. P. Holdman, M. D. A. V. Payne, M.D, DDS James Bryant, MD ©. B. Barris, M.D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D . Francisco, M.D. Office over Ford & Bro ’s, No. 290, corner of Lith street and Pa avenue. nov 37—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. . M. is determined to keep apo with every improvement in Dentistry, and will strive to please and profit his patrons. REPERENCE: Rev. Dr. Gurley, Hon. R H Gillet, Dr. Binney, Hon. 8 A Douglas, Hon. C Mason, Dr. R P Patterson, Hon. A O P Nicholson, Dr. R Coolidge, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—tf MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND VISIT- ORS TO WASHINGTON RE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that ‘3 at TAYLOR & MAURY’S BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, a avenue, near Ninth street, they will meet all their require- ments. Their extensive stock, in addition to the following important works, comprises every de- partment of Literature Science, and Art. NEW BOOKS 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. er ike Private Correspondence, 1 vol. S. 3S. 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 Constfutions of the United States, 1 vol. Elliott’s Debates and Madifon’s Papers, 5 vols. Marsh’s Orators and Statesmen, I vol. Story’s Works, 3 vols Lives of Chief Justices of the United States, 1 vol Lieber’s Civil Liberty and Self Government, 2 vi ‘ols. Wirt’s Life of Patrick Henry, 1 vol. Kennedy’s Life of Wirt, 2 vols. Garland’s Life of John andolph, | vol. Party Leaders, by Baldwin, 1 vol. B. W. Towles, M.D. Jobn F. Miller, M. D. @. M. D., DDS. M.D. De Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, 1 vol. The ist, 2 vol. Crimke’s Nature and Tendency of Free Institu- tions, 1 vol Constitutional Text-Book, 1 vol. Carey’s Past, Present, and Future, I vol. Seaman's Progress of Nations, 1 vol Mc Elligott’s American Debator, 1 vol. Future Wealth of America, 1 vel. Smith’s Weaith of Nations, 1 vol. fvery description of American, English, and French STATIONERY of the tinest quality, at the lowest prices. Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the greatest promptitude TAYLOR & MAURY’S, jan 8—tr near 9th street. TOPHAM & NORFLET’'S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philadelphia, and 'NORFLET of this city, respectfully announce to their friends and the sane that they have com- menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLE: MARTINGALES, and WHIPS HARNESS of every descri ion, both for city and country use. All Kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Worse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH- ro CARDS, CURR ’-COMBS, SPONGES, C.,&C. All material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be el prepay either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respec 'y solicit, a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Brunks end —— all kinds of work. Saddlers’ tools constantly and. nov 7—tf MORE NEW ODS. noe ek, = SOUTH SIDE ridge street, near nse Sap D.C 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 Motre Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich stri: and Moire Antique Sasb sed Homaet Ribbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawis With S geet assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being desirable aad cheap purchasers will find it to their advantage to call before etting fully Ge aes J. H. SMOOT. nov 13-tf a ICTILE IVORY .—JUST RECEIVED, sev ral exquisite specimens of his mannfacture, including ‘* The Descent from the Cross,’’ after Rubens; “The Flight into Egypt 2’ “ Adora- tion of the Wise Men ;’? “* Head of Christ,’ after Domenichino—Madonna; ‘ Ecce Homo,” &c , specially adapted for Christmas presents, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S deo 21—tr Bookstore, near 9th st. WIGS AND TOUPEES, MTIZENS AND STRANGERS ARE RE- E> ‘ully informed that the best assortment of IGS and TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- MENT, and Wié 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 York. dec 11—eo3m COFFIN WARERUOM, &e. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERWA- ¢ KERS—residencedis Seventh strect, between @ and Hi sirects. Qo Tes Interments ee apr gree or - Coffins, Caps, Shrot Carriages, and every article for interments of the best quality furaished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at «il hours of the aight. tacit the exclusive right of Crump’s Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep dead for any length of time. jy li—ly JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE _ GROCERIES, General Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Waskineton City, D.C. N_ B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2-iy A GPNERAL INVITATION TO EX- amine one of the largest and best assortments of Parior Grand, Squere, and Boudoir PIANOS, ever exhibited toa Washington public. Persons wishing to purchase, will find that they can be accommodaied on the rnost liberal terms, by early application at the Music Depot, Star Buildings, GEO HILBUS. Agent. Constantly tn receipt of NEW MUSIC. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. YOLT’S,ALLEN’ KRUBBINS,and Law. C rence & Co.’s patent revolving hammer, five and six barrel PISTOLS. Also, a good assort- ment of single barre! Pistols, from 75 cents to $5 each. American Se a ‘best quality, warranted. For a E. K. LUNDY, No. 128 Bridge street. Georgetown. ) ORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS MCARD CASES, PORTEMONN ATES, ko. me JOHN F. ELLIS. dee 11 at306 Pa avenue, dec 20 ACAULY’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, ived. pana thie aay Toe RANCK ‘FAY LOR. a REMOVAL. HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOS RE- spectfully inform his customersand the | oa generally, that he has removed his tore from the south to the north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will keepa full and well-selected t of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much er business, he feels assured that he can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having practised for a number of years in Germany, England and France, he is confident that he can please all those ‘who may favor him with a call. eeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. DERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affec tions find this the most trying seasoa, owing to the sudden changes in temperature; by 4 little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or od des remedy they may easily ward off what may else rove a dangerous winter companion. TY- ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long known and highly sprees as one of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, and (since the reduction tn price,) econom!- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold at 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & ‘O.; and retail by most D ts. In Alexan- @ria by PEEL & STEVENS; Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. E oct? NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT. E ARECOMPELLED TO ANNOUNCE to the subscribers to the PRIZE EM- BROIDERY RAFFLE, that we shall have to ne the drawing fora few days, on account of there being still a number of chances not yet taken. Those a sehgoery wishing to subscribe will oblige us by giving us their names early, as we do not wish to delay the drawing any loi wecan help. We will state the day for in a future advertisement. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO., jan 14 Cor. Penn. avenue and Ninth street. S. P. HOOVER, fron Hall Boet, Shoe and Trunk Establish- ment, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s, SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, er than rawing Gossimer and Sandals. Also, Buckskin lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, all of which I will sell low for cash. All in want please call and examine for your- selves. 8 P. HOOVER. F on Hall, bet. 9th amd 10th sts., Pa. av. jan 10 CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. EMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and strangers wishing to supply themselves with superior garments, made to order, are invited to examine our superior assortment of Doeskins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- ings, all of which has been selected with an espe- cial view to the wants of our customers, which we wi!l make to measure in a manner inferior to none, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Also, 344 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hotel. jan 23— HE RORTH AMERICAN REVIEW— Published eearaty on the first days of Jan- uary, April, July, and October, in numbers of nearly three hundred pages each, at Five Dollars a year. T Cenlente of No. CLXX, for Janwary, 1956. Article I. Life, Services, and Works of Henry > Wheaton # 1. Bartol’s Pictures of Europe I. Statistics of Insanity in Massachusetts . Sydaoey Smith . The Romish Hierarchy t. History of the Jacobin Club I. Varon’s Memoirs I. The Pacitic Railroad American Poetry German Emigration to America XI. Critical Notices. ‘The North American Review has now attained its 170th number, having been published without intermission for more than forty years It Is far the oldest American Periodical devoted to general literature and science, and {ts reputation has been steadily maintained, both in this country and in Europe, a3 the leading journal of the United States within ftsappropziate department. Supplied for a penal y PRANCK TAYLOR. jan 1 *« United States Patent Office, Washington, Jan. 22, 1856 N THE PETITION OF JOSEPH BUR- ROWS, of Cincinnati, Ohio, praying for the extension of a patent granted to them on the 23d day of April, 1942, for an improvement in “Mill Stenes,”? for. seven years from the expi- ration of said patent, which takes place on the 23d day of April, 1556: It is ordered, that the petition be heard at the Patent Office on Monday, the 7th of April next, at 12 o’clock m ; and al! persons are notified to ar pear and show cause, if any they have, why sald petition onght not to be granted. Persons opposing the extension are required to tile in the Patent Oifice their objections, specially set forth In writing, at least twenty days before the day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party to be used at the said hearing must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the ottice, which will be furnished on application The testimony in the case will be closed cn the 27th day of March; depositions and other papers relied upon as testimony must be filed In the of- fice on or before the morning of that day; the ar- guments, if any, within ten days thereafter Ordered, also, that this notice be published in the Union, Intelligencerand Evening Star, Wash- ington, D. C.; Argus, Baltimore; Patriot & Union Harrisburgh, Pa; Journal of Commerce, New York; and Enquirer Cincinnati, Ohio, once a week for three success{ve weeks previous to the 7th day of April next, the Gee of hearing. CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents P. 3.—Editors of the above papers will please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, with a paper containing this notice. jan 3—-law3w WO SUPERB PIANOS RECEIVED this week, which, in addition to our usual oy supply, makes our stock the most complete in the city. Give us a call if you wish a good and cheap instrument. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. dec 28 a ee ee eee 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after vA es one of my American Ramapo Razors. Others lave sald the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double Carbontzed IXL. ‘There are no tears shed while using one of these Razors. @. FRANCIS, dec 3k i 490 Seventh st. BAstews FINEST GOULD PENS, IN gold and silver cases, for sale for the manu- facturers, at their lowest retail prices, and to the trade at their lowest wholesale prices. Also, Morton’s short-nib Gold Pens, ditfering essentially in their construction from any others, and sulting the requirements of many who have Mitherto been unable to make use of any metallic ‘ hob tha FRANCK TAYLOR, jan BOYS’ WINTEK CLOTHING. WwW & HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive assortment of first quality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we Will offer to our custom- rs and the public at bagestage f low prices. Our stock consists in part of— OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKE 4S Fine and common PANTALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS W bite and colored SHIR T'S UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, ROSLERY, &c., &c. Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and f0th street, jana _ next to Iron Hall PERA GLASSES—The largest and cheap- est assortment in the ar at JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. aveaue, between 9th and 10th sts. dec 31 ( MADAME DEVOS. FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK. ADAME DEVOS’ MILLINERY HAS AR- rived, and is now 0; for inspection at i THE LAKEs, No 504 P. Jvania avenue, to which the attention of the ladies of W, toa, Ses &c. is respectfully invited. jan 4— BALLS. THE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL oF THE MONTGOMERY GUARDS, WILL BE GIVEN AT THE WASHINGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS MONDAY EVENING, Feb. 4th, 1856. Hi hopbey MONTGOMERY GUARDS beg leave to inform their friends, civil and military, that they will give their fourth annual Ball on MONDAY EVENING, February 4th, 1856. In making this announcement the Guards pl themselves that no pains will be spared to make this as agreeable as any they have hereto- fore given. Refreshments and Supper will be served by an experienced caterer most excellent band of music is selected for the occasion. No bats or caps to be worn in the ball rcom ex- cept by the military. Committee of Arrangements. Capt Key, Corp] Nibil, Priv MoeNichol, Sgt Burk, Lt Kelleher, Priv D O’Lery, Sgt Murry, Priv Jirdin. Qr M Maher. Ensign Wall = Priv McCaffrey jan 25—dtb BALE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Poor of the Seventh Ward. ue CITIZENS BEING DESIROUS OF relieving, in some measure, the Sufferings of the Poor of their Ward, have concluded to give a Ball for that puspose on TUESDAY EVENING, February 5th, 1856, AT ISLAND HALL. They appeal to the benevolent throughout the city to assist them in this laudable Late ickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentle- man and ladies—to be procured from any of the Managers. Managers. PM Pearson, ES Allen, Q L Page, Dr J E Morgan, Jas E Johnson, Thos E Lloyd, J Pettibone, J Pumpbrey, H Polkinhorn, JVan Riswick, Theo Wheeler, Jacob Wilson, Thos Milburn, Wm Tucker, J R Elvans, BS Kinsey, W Camack, sr. WC Bamberger JH DeBille, Jos Stevenson, A R Harvey, D B Clark, 8 ee ae D Johnson, R T Knight, Thos Riley, J T Casseli, LR Holmead, J M Young, Jones Ellis, Jos Cornwell, J W Martin, W R Riley, J L Smith, Wm Ashdown, W ‘IT Walker, Jobn Stevenson. David Hepburn. Committee of Arrangements. JE Johnson, Thos E Lloyd, John Dudley, W T Walker, Levi Jones, Peter Egan. Joshua Dulin, W Camack, jr. jan 28-eotb O. BOSWELL, Treasurer. SOIREES. PROF. H. W.MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fully announces to the public that his Sofrees will take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- G ING. ‘These entertainments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sociab that has ever been tha in this city. jan 2—T&AWw LUNATIC.—TRUEMAN DE MOTT, A Lunatic, with sandy balrand florid complex- jon, esca) from his home and friends in the town of Ellery, N. Y., some time since, and, it is thought, will endeavor to make his way to Wash- ington. His relatives are most anxious to obtain information where he ts, and any one who may hear of him will be suitably rewarded for drop- ping aline to the editor of the Star. an 23—tf prricin. Treasvny DerartMeEnt, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of 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 wi: ~ For stock of the loan of 1542, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1547 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock Issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cant.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the 12th Noveunber, 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 31st of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to sald Ist of June next, a premium of 1}g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified In the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed 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 Jannfiry next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurersat Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the ‘Treasury. LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. Caspar, by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World.”’ The ——— Story Book, or the ‘Good Step Mother Laaces of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redcliffe. Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo watt Widow Bedott Papers ‘The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the Scalp Hunters. ‘Ten Years among the Mall Bags Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen. Biank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at Statior al Boo! ishment, eon Bullding cor. Pa. av. and 43 st. dec 31—tf CHEAP EDITION. HIRD AND FOURTH VOLUME OF MA- canlay’s History of England, bound in one volume, full muslin. Also, the other editions as published. The American Almanac for 1856. 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Sth st., opposite Centre Market. jan2—im VME A adh AMERICAN ALMANAC | os received this day. janll FRANCK TAYLOR THE SLIGHTED SCHOLAR. Cases like the one I am about to relate are much too frequent in our country, and they are such, too, as should be guarded against by all who have an interest ineducation. The incident was brought to mind by hearing a complaint made by the parent of the poor boy, who had been grossly neglected by the teacher of the village school—neglected sim- ply because he was poor and comparatively riendless. Many years ago, when I was asmall boy, I attended school in the town of — Snore, the boys there w. boy named George Henry. His father was vor, drink- ‘ing man, and the unfortunate bey had to suffer in consequence. George came to school habited in ragged garments—-but they were the best he bade he was rough and uncouth in his manners, forhe had been brought up in that manner; he was very ignorant, for he had never had the opportunity of an ed- ucation. Season after season poor George Henry oc- cupied the same seat in the school room—it was a back corner seat, away from the other scholars—and there he thumbled his primer. The ragged condition of his garb gave a homely cast to his whole appearance : and what of intelligence there might have been in his countenance was beclouded by the outer covering of the boy. He seldom played with the ether children, for they seemed to shun him, but when he did, for ‘a while, join with them in their sports, he was so rough that he was soon shoved out of the way. The teacher passed the poor boy coldly in the street, while other boys, in better gurbe, were kindly noticed. In the school young Henry was coldly treated. The teacher neg lected him, and then called him an “ idle blockhead”’ because he did not learn. The boy received no incentive to study, and conse quently he was most of the time idle, and idleness begat a disposition to while away the time in mischief. For this he was whipped, and the more he was whipped the more idle and careless he beeame. He knew that he was neglected by the teacher simply because he was poor and ragged, and with a sullen indifference, sharpened at times by feelings of bitterness, he plodded on his dark, thankless wa ‘Thus matters went for several years. Most of the schclars who were of George Henry's age had passed on to the higher Branckon of study, while the poor fellow spelled out words of one and two syllables, and still kept his distant seat in the corner. His father had sunk lower in the pit of inebriation, and the unfortunate boy was more wretched than ever The look of clownish indifference which had marked his countenance was now giving way to a shade of unhappy thought and feeling, and it was evident that the great turn point of his life was at hand. He stood now upon the step in life from which the fate of years must take its cast. At this time a man by the name of Kelly took charge of the school. He was an old teacher, a careful observer of human nature, and a really good man. Long years of guar- dianship over wild youths had given a bluff, authoritative way, and in his discipline he was strict and unwavering. The first day he passed in the teacher's desk of our school was mostly devoted to watching the movements of the scholars, and studying the dispositions with which he had to deal. Upon George Henry his eye rested with a keen, searching ,iance. But he evidently made little of hir, during the first day, but on the second day he did more. it was during the afternoon of the second lay that Mr. Kelley observed young Henry engaged in impaling tlies upon the point of a large pin. He went to the boy’s seat, and repremanded him for his idleness; he took up the dirty, tuttered primer from his desk. “ Haveyou never learned more than in this book ?’’ asked the teacher. ‘* No, sir,’’ drawled George. ‘* How long have you attended school ?”’ “I don’t know, sir. It’s ever since I can remember. “Then you must be an idle, reckleas boy,”” said the teacher, with much severity. “Do you realize how many years you have thrown away’? Do you know how much you have lost? What sort of a man do you think of making in this way? One of these days you will be too old to go to school, and then, while your companions are seeking some honorable employment, you will be good for nothing. Have you any parents?’’ ‘Yes, sir,”’ answered the boy, in @ hoarse, subdued yoice. “And do they wish you to grow up an igno rant, wortbless man? The boy hung down his head and was silent. but Mr. Kelley saw two great tears roll down his cheeks. A an instant the tercher saw that he had something besides an idle, stub- born mind to deal with in the ragged scholar before him. He laid his hand upon the boy’s head, and in a kind tone, said : *‘T wish you to stop after school is dismissed. Do not be afraid, for I wish to assist you if I can.” George looked up wonderingly into the mas- ter’s face, for there was something in the tones of the voice which fell upon his ear that sounded strangely tv him, and he thought.too, as he looked around, that the rest of the scholars regarded him with kinder counte- nances than usual. A dim thought broke upon mind that, from some cause, he was going to be happier than before. After the school was dismissed, George Henry remained in his seat till the teacher called him to the desk. “‘Now,’’ said Mr. Kelley, ‘1 wish to know how it is that you have never learned any more You look bright, and you look as though you might make asmart man. Why is it that I find you so ignorant.” . ‘* Because nobody never helps me, sir,’ re- plied the boy. ‘‘ Nobody cares for me, for I am poor.”’ : By degrees the kind-hearted teacher got the poor boy’s whole history, and while gen- erous tears bedewed his eyes, he said : «You have been wrongly treated, George— very wrongly. but there is yet time for re- demption. If I will try to teach you, wiil you try to learn.”’ . ““Yes—O, yes,’’ quickly uttered the boy in earnest tones. ‘Yes, I oul love to learn. I don’t want to be a bad boy.”’ he thrillingly added, while his countenance glowed with un- w onted animation Mr. Kelley promised to purchase books for the boy as fast as he could read them, and when George Henry left the school room, his face was wet with tears. We scholars, who had remnined in the entry, saw him come out and our hearts were warmed towards him. We spoke kindly to him, and walked with him to his house, but his own heart was too fall for utterance On the next day George Henry commenced studying in good earnest, and the teacher helped him faithfully. Neverdid I eee a change so radical and sudden as that which took place in the habits of the poor boy. As soon as the teacher treated him with kindness and respect, the scholars followed the example, and the result was, that we found in the unfortunate youth one of the most noble hearted, generous, accommodating and truthful playmates in the world Long yeurs have passed since those school- boy oie George Henry has become a man of middle age, and in all the country there is nota men more beloved and respected than he is. And all is the result of one teacher having done his duty! You who are school-teachers, remember the responsibility that devolye: upon you. In this country of free schools, there ehould be no distinction between classes. All are alike THE WEEKLY STAR. Whis excellent Pemily and Nows Joumnal—een- pepe cs in = ~ any other—is published on Batur- day morning. TERE. Slagle Copy, PeT ARRUM «00... ceseeeerenee Bl WS TO oLuse. Five co 25a ‘Wen copies. su ‘Twenty copies. event OO (> Case, invanusty in aDVanoE. {7 Single ‘in wrapperg) at the counter, amsaionel after ie ieerae paper. Price—Tuare Cz: PostMasTERs whoact asagents will be allowe \a commission of twenty per cent. entitled to yeur care and ceunsel, and the more weak the child, the more earnest should be your endeavors to lift him up and aid him. ee eel Ou Times AND PLEASURES COMPARED WiTE toe New. —A few evenings since we in our streets a four-horse sleigh well filled with twenty-four ladies and gentlemen bound on a pleasure making excursien. It reminded us of our earlies days when we buddled into straw on the sleigh bottom, so thick that it vas always a matter of doubt upon whose feet one was sitting. Those days of spellicg- schools and ‘paring bees,”’ and social countr, gatherings were exceeding miscellaneous an, wonderfully happy, and when their reminis- cences roll back upon us we fully realise what wehavelost Those years have gone and their innocent joys have fied with them’ The unrestraged pleasures of rural arties have been surplanted by the stiff and formal conventionalities of fashionable life. Then wo used to revel in “Come Philander. &c,” “Tho Night is far spent,” or “We are Marching Forward, &c,,’ and at the end ofevery stanza enjoyed the luxury of kissing whoever we chose, but now there are only a stated num- ber of waltzes or schottisches thumped out of the piano, and a sentimental song sung in which no one but the singer takes any interest and the company scatters, each one fully im- pressed that such things are woefully stupid. Sociability is a dead letter in cities, and thereby real enjoyment buried beneath an ac- cumulation of rubbish of bows and formal speeches, said to be polite. Bain on rue Virries.—I met on the train an elderly Hoosier, who had been to the show caee exhibition at New York, and who had also seen the Hs-po-dro-ms, as he called it. “Did you remain long in New York?” I asked him. ‘Well, no," he answered thoughtfully, “only two days, for I saw there was a right smart chance of starving to death, and I'm opposed to that way of goingdown. I put up at one of their taverns, and [ allowed I was going to be treated to the whole.’’ a Where did you stop”’’ said I interrupting im. “‘Atthe Astor House. I allow you don’t ketch me to no such — again. They rung &gone, as they called it, four times afore breakfast, and then, when I went toeat, there was'nt narry vittles on the table ?”’ “« What was there?” I ventured to inquire. “Well,” said the old man, enumerating the iteras cautiously, as if from fear of omission, “there was aclean plate wrong side up—a knife, a clean towel, a split toon, and a hand- bill, and what was worse,” added my com - ion, ‘the insultin’ nigger up and asked ae what I wanted? vittles, says, I bring in your vittles, and I'll help myself.”’ arene cnieeciaaneanschinanicie, Hapriness.—Happiness is to be attained in the accustomed chair by the fireside, more than in the honorary oceupation of civic of- fice; in a wife's love, infinitely more than in the favor of all human beings else; in chil- dren's innocent and joyous prattle, more than in the hearing of flattery; in the reciproca- tion of little and frequent kindnesses between friend and friend, more than in some oocasional and dearly-bought indulgence ; ‘in the virtue of contentment, more than in the anxio: achievements of wealth, distinction and gra deur; in change of heart more than in the change of circumstances. In full, firm trust in Providence, more than in hoping for fortune’s favor; in a growing taste for the beauties of nature, more than in the fee sim- ple inheritance of whole aores of land ; in the observance of neatness and regularity, house- hold virtues, rather then in the means of osten- tations, and therefore, rare display; in a hand-maiden’s cheerfulness, more than in the improved tone of politeness ; and in the friend- ship of our next-door neighbor, more than in the eondescending notice of my lord duke — Martyrta. Spasus ayy Branpy.—The following anec- dote is told of a very clever fellow, who had recently joined the Sons of Temperance After becoming a ‘‘Son,”’ he went to Mobile on business, and was taken illthere. A phy- sician was called, and on examining him pro- nounced him in a very dangerous condition, and prescribed brandy. The sick man told him that he could not take it. The doctor insisted that it was a proper remedy, but the patient told him that he would not take it ““Well,”’ said the doctor, “if you will not take it, the brandy, you will surely have Spasms, “ Guess, then,’’ said the Son of Temperance, “I will try a couple of spasms first.”” kg The subject of impressions at first sight was being talked over at the supper table, when the lady who presided ‘‘o’er the cups and tea,’’ said she always formed an idea person at first sight, and generally found it to be correct. ‘“Mamma,”’ said her youngest son in a shrill voice that attracted the attention of all pres- ent “Well, my dear,’’ said the fond mother, “what is it?” “T want to know,’’ said Young America, “what was your opinion of me when you first saw me?”” EaRuy Love ano Lats Maraia¢e.—The Cincinnatti Columbian relates the following “A couple, each of whom was over seventy years of age, were a night or two ago united in the boads of wedlock, at one of our principal hotels. They had been lovers in t " ng time of life—but circumstances parted them. Each married, raised a family, lost a mate, and then re-married; and, finally, lost the second mate, and met their first love, they concluded to ‘‘travel down the hill of life to- gether and sleeptogether atits foot.’ They were both frail, axgacriny J and white-headed— but the fire of love still burnt brightly in their hearts.”’ Joxau Ovrpone.—The Petersburg Express fishes up the following paragraph from a paper published in 1767: ‘ j “On a passage to Jamaica, with troops on board, a little boy who was a fifer, sitting on the gun wale, by a sudden roll of the ship fell overboard and was directly swallowed by a shark. A hook was baited with a piece of beef and thrown over the stern; which was seized by the shark, and he was presently hauled on board. Un opening his belly, the boy was found snugly seated between two ribs, and unconcerned, playing a tune on his fife.” Es The amount paid into the treasury of the American Colonization Society from Con necticut, during the five years ending with the last, is $30.450 87. “During the same period thirty of the respectable colored people of the State have emigrated to Liberia; most of them are living and prospering. One has been a member of the legislature of Liberia, from Grand Bassa county; another is high sheriff of the same county; another a phy- sician; another a Deguerrean artist and « merchant; and others successful farmers. KF In a trial in the superior court of Buffalo for untying and removing a horse attached to & wagon left standing before a private resi dence while its owner attended service in an adjoining church, the judge declared the act of loaving the animal there under the ciroum- stances to be a public nuisance. That it, in most instances, is a private nuisance, also, there can be little doubt. CaaRnacteristics.—The New York corres- pondent of the Boston Transcript says “Some one characterising society in our cities, the other night, well remarked that at a stranger's debut in Boston they ask, - What does he know?’ in New York, “What is he worth?’’ in Philadelphia, ‘‘Who is he’”’ and in Washington, “Is be agreeable /*