Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1856, Page 1

is THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Siar Buildings, corner of Pennsylvanse avenue and Eleventh strest, By W. D. WALLACHB, WD be served to subseribers by carriers at SIA AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served In packages at 37% @ents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for loss than thee mouths at the rate of 12} cents a week. (07 SINGLE COPIES ONE CE: = BOOK AND JOB PRINTING. HOMAS McGILL, SUCCESSOR TO THE firm of Kirkwood & McGill respectfully an- — that he is fully prepared to execute all or- ders for PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING at bis 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 McGILL, Seventh street, between D and E, Three doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall. Jan 4—eolm RE WAR D —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 is about ‘24 years old, 5 feet, four or five inches high, light black complexion with full round face, of good figure, and likely. She has a variety of clothing aud 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 ARE IN want of Hats to bear in J mind that the plan which I = six months ago, of ag HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, is in success- ful operator Ragearse aga these who y cash have the benedit of cash, and are not charged twenty-five cent. extra profit to offset bad debis. The very best and most fashionable DRESS HAPS, at $350, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best $3 Hat south of New York; anda first-rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, 82 5D 4 full supply of black and brown FELT HATS, and Childres’s Fancy Goods. at verv low prices. Small prof’ arf uick sales is the motto. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania venue, Opposite Dexter’s Hotel. 1 have made arrangements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly smipplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted French caif, or no sale, which I offer for the un- ecedented low y= of gins I bave —< hem to co: tent judges, who pronounce them to be the est Boots for the price in the United States. 1 also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT, made of the w best French calf skin patent leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. Competition ts out of the question. All[ askis for gentlemen lo come and see for themselves ‘Terms positively cash. dec 6—eo3m “ity H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Penna. avenue. between 9:4 and 10¢, AS RECEIVED AND OPENED H a magnificent assortinent of fine an rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor- entine and Koman 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 jeepers: — FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, ete., ete. SILVER LATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and = FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. ‘And also a large assortment of bs SPECTACLES in Geld, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit eve: eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress pecs, an Opera Ginsses. 100” We take pleasure In showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods = ——— ie ages ae will be sold at the lowest ie price. Jewelry and porrit sa dite to order ; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repotnted, and Engraving on Stone exceuted at short notice. Chronometers and all kinds of fine Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, between Yb and 10th sts, dec 1—tf MAKKIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET HSCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his ewan Physician: FING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically Philosophically censidered, as MANHO@D'S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its perfect cure. Heing a Co’ lential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; foliowed by Observations on the Treatweat of Venerea!l Dis- eases, Gonnorrhea, Gieet, Strictures, &c ; illus- trated with Pintes, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be consulted withont exposure, and with assured confidence ofsuccess Only 2% cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADANSUN, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office. dec 2i—3m* [No.5] «Swamp and Overflowed Lands.” UBLIC NOTICE —PURSUANT TO THE iustructions of the Sec of the Interior, ibic notice is hereby given that, in order to Pring toa close the bus! gress ap) under the act of Con- September 28, 15950, entitled, ‘An act to enable the State of Arkansas, and other States, to reclaim the ‘swamp lands’ within thelr Mmits,’’ and at the same time afford to parties who cialm that portions of the lands selected un- der said law are dry and fit for cultivation, aa op rtunity to introduce evidence, all lands so se- Kected, fo 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 transmissinn to the General Land Office. The necessary forms for affidavits are in the hands of said officers. The following classes of land are exempt from objection, to-wit: Lands entered with cash, or iocaied with military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the e of the act of 2th September. 1950, and prior to the ze of the act of 2d March, 1855, “*for the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed lands.’’ 2d. Lands already patented to the State under the swamp law. Inall cases where — 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, 2s they may appoint. with the conseat of the Commissioner of the General Land Office The lists of = and overflowed — are 0) to inspection during the regular business fours of ihe Office» - Given under my hand, at the city of Washing ton, this 2ist day of December, 1°55 THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Office. jaa 10— GIFT BOOKSTORE: GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S M SN es chee ner of Pa. avenue GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article ts sold at the usual retail price; a for every doilar’s purchase a sealed envelope drawn by the buyer, containing t: e name of some gift, which is presented on the spot. Among the Gifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Tollet Articles, &e HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT, Corner Pa av. and Lith st _Gee 8—tr - HOOVER'S — Boot, Shoe, and Trunk Establishment, irom Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts, HAVE JUST KECEIVED FOR LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDREN, Cileth. Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed GAITERS. Also, thick and thin’ Gaiters; Bronze, Black, and Colored, at 31.3, worth #2; Ladies Alpine Button Gaiters, $3.50; 1 White Satin Glicerious § LIPPER, Gen- tlemen’s French Patent Leather BOOTS and SHORS, of all descriptions; Gentlemen’s De tached GAITERS. all colors; Boy’s and Youth's Patent Leather and Calf BOUTS and SHUES, My stock of Fall and Winter Wear, recently se- { promises to offer unusual inducements,and re- spectfully solicit your Patronage and influence. dec M4—tg . P. HOOVER. Ebening > a Ae nee oe la VOL. VII. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE A pal ating HAVE arenes the habit our patrons to Dr. Ci for Dental pasciiney f a she of years, an take pleasure in recommending him to the citi- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth a every plan that is practised in the United States. B. W. Towles, M.D. John F. Miller, M.D. G. F. Chamberiin, M. D., DDS, , M.D. Samuel P. Brown, M. D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D B. M. Francisco, M. D. Ottice over Ford & Bro ’s, No. 200, corner of Iith street and Pa avenue. nov $7—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mem | eeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s mt om ent coatinuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. br. M. is determined to keep a yore in Dentistry, and profit his patrons. REFERENCE: Hon. R H Gillet, 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— MBMBERS OF CONGRESS AND VISIT- ORS TO WASHINGTON RE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that at TAYLOR & MAURY’S BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, Pennsylvania 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 BUOKS 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. Cas Private Correspondence, 1 vol. S.S. Prentiss’s Memgirs. 2 vols. Bancroft’s History of the United States, 6 vols. Statesman’s Manual, 4 vols. Hickey’s Constitution, 1 vol. Jetferson’s Manual, 1 vol, The Constftutions of the United States, 1 vol. Elliott’s Debates and Madifon’s Papers, 5 vols. Marsh’s Orators and Statesmen, | vol. Story’s Works, 3 vols with every strive to please Rev. Dr. Gurley, Dr. Binney, | 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 Randoiph, I vol. Party Leaders, by Baldwin, 1 vol. De Be ueville’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, I vol. Seaman's Progress of Nations, | vol. McElligott’s American Debator, 1 vol. “uture Wealth of America, | vol. Smith's Wealth 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 &—tr near 9th street. TOPHAM & NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall MESSRS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphis, and NORF LET of this city, respectfully announce to their friends and the foe that they have com- menced the Saddiing Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on bend a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES, MARTINGALES. and WHIPS. HARNESS of ue. every description, both for city and countr All xinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHE ING BASKETS, and FANCY HORSE BLANKETS, COVE and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUS. ES. CARDS, CURKRY-COMBS, SPON &G..&e Ali material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we fer] confident that our work cannot be surpassed, either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, aud respectfully solicit, a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Trunks and repairing al! kinds of work. ez8’ tools constantly on MORE NEW GOODS OUN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDK Bridge street, near High, Georg etown, D.C. has received an additional supply of Fall and Winter GOUDS, making his assortment very complete. in his stock will be found a Grst rate'assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Black Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Drees Trimmings Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash ‘and Bonnet Ribbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Bleck and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawis With a assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being déirable and cheap purchasers will find it to their advantage to call fully supplied. nov Lett Ce ICTILE IVORY —JUST RECEIVED, sev eral exquisite specimens of hi< manufacture, including ‘* The Descent from the Cross,”’ after Rubens; “ The Flight into Egy >? © Adora- tion of the Wise Men}”? «« Head of Christ, after Domenichino—Madonna; ‘“ Ecce Homo,” &c., specially adapted for Christmas presents, at TAYLOR & MAURY’S dec 21—tr Bookstore, near 9th at. WIGS AND TOUPEES, Coa AND STRANGERS ARE RE- / spectfully informed that the best assortment of WIGS and TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- MENT, and Wi6 MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. National Hotel. Wizs and Toupees made on the shortest notice. Also, a assortment of Ladies Back Braids just arrived from New York. dec 1l—eo3m CUFFIN WARERUOM, ac. WILLIAM PLANT & COU., UNDERTA- « KEKS—residence4i8 Seventh street, between G and H streets. a) » Shaouds, ears ge fore gett! J. H. 8M i Interments procured inany ground cle for ini ts orcemetery. Coffins, Hearse, the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the ae a the exclusive right of pobeng "s orpse we tee to dead for any length oftime. © fy lily JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DB. LER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE OCERIES, General Commission & Forwardi Merehant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 174 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, ce ao City, D.C. - B.—Coun' erchants are ested to aly = OE ee GPNEKAL INVITATION TO EX. amine one of the larzest and best assortments of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS. ever exhibited to a Wasbington public. Persons wishing to purchase, will fina that they can be accommodated on the most liberal terms, b early spplication at the war: Eos Star Buildings, EO ILBUS, A, = Constantly tn receipt of NEW Music’ dec 2i—tr Eee Ses Cieisct Core patent revolving Lanes hea rence & Co.’s patent revolving mer, fi and ‘six barrel PISTOLS. “Aleo'a good seeav) ment of single barrel Pistols, from 75 cents to 85 each. American pied po best quality, warranted. For sale by a E. K. LUNDY, dee ll No. 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. |ABAS, WORK BOXES, CHINA GOODS. CARD CASES, PORTEMONNA! . MON ES, &c., at306 ), between streets. oo JOHN F. ELLIS. OFFICIAL. TREAsURY DararTMEnt, 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 wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1648, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1860, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the I2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2} per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on sald stooks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the 1st 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 a!lowed In addition to the premium from Ist of Janvary 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 1st of January next) by the perty entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for theee stocks wi be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the perties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunei @ Secretary of the Treasury. " REMOVAL. ‘HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOST RE- spectfully Inform his customersand the Seca 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 assortment of the best and Jatest stvleof FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excellent business stand will enable him to doa much larger business, he feels assured that he car furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having practised for a number of years in Germany, England and France, be }s confident that he can please all those who may favor him with a call. Featey grate- fal for past favors be solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nov 12 Merchant Tailor. CUUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. ERSONS preceroced to Pulmonary A ffeo. tions find this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing aud supply. ing themselves with a good prescription or cough remedy they may easily ward off what may e!se rove a dangerous winter compenion. TY- LER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP bes been so long known and highly ie Pace ay as one of cur most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, end (since the reduction in price,) economi- eal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the uuinesi confidence. It is sold at 25 cents, or three bottlee in ¢ WM cents. Wholesale by PATTERSON & NA and STOTT & CO; and retail by most Droggists. la Alexan- dria by PEEL & STE » Geergetown by LL. ont 2 is 1 CIssk s.P from Hall Beet, Sh VER, Trunk Establish- mat, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, } Gossimer and Sandals. Also, Backskin lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, all of which 1 will sell low for cash. All in want please call and examine for selves. 8 P. ROOVE Tron Hall, bet. 9th amd 10th ats., Pa. av. jan 10 . CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, M IBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and strangers wishing to supply themselves with superior garments, made to order. are invited to examine our ®uperior assortment of Doeskins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- ings, ull of which has been selected with an expe- cial view tothe wants of our customers, whieh we will make to measure tn a manner inferior to none, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices: WALL & STEPH 3, 322 Pa. avenne, between 9th and 10th streets. Also, 301 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hotel jan 23— HE MORTH AMERICAN REVIKW— Published Quarterly, on the first days of Jan- uary, April, Ju, and October, in numbers of nearly three hundred pages each, at Five Dollars a our year. Con'en’s of No. CLXX, for Jasuary, 1856. Article 1. Life, Services, and Works of Henry Wheaton Bartol’s Pictures ef Europe ‘* TIL. Statisties of Insanity in Massachusetts « IV. Sydney Smith z ««V. The Romish Hierarchy «VL. History of the Jacobin Club « VII. Varon’s Memoirs “WII. The Pacific Railroad «1X. American Poetry « X German Emigration to America «Xt. 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 its reputation has been steadily maintained, both in this country and in Europe, as the leading journal of the United States within its appropriate de) rtment. Supplied fos oes by FRANCK TAYLOR. an eee WO SUPERB PLANOS RECEIVED this week, which, in addition to our usual large supply, makes our stock the most complete inthe 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 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE."—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after trying one of my American Ramapo Razors. Othax have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double Carbonized IXL. There are no tears shed while using one of these Razors. G. FRANCIS. deo 31 490 Seveath st. BAcrer's FINEST GOULD PENS, IN gold and silver cases, for sale for the manu- facturers, at thetr lowest retail prices, and to the trade at thetr lowest wholesale prices. Also, Morton’s short-nib Gold Pens, differing essentially in their construction from any others, and suiting the Lae pare of many who have hitherto been unable to make use of any metallic art att FRANCK TAYLOR. BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING. | E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A jarge addition to our usually extensive assortment of first quality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at unusually low prices, Our stock consists in pert of— OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PAN TALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS W hite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, R next to Iron Hall. STUART'S CANDIES. UST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE Sencitiee af Saget Fis eras eee ol ums. other kinds. For sele at” ieee Z.M. P. KING’S iain avenue, comer 15th and | sts, dec MAcarers HISTORY OF ENGLAND, fan dn Bis a8y Te TANK TAYLOR, jan FRANCK TAYLOR. FEBRUARY 5, 1856. NO. 933. Whis excellent Pamily and News Journal—cen- fainting & greater variety of interesting reading than ean be found in any other—is published on Satur- dey morning TERR. Slagle Copy, per anmom ......cccceseere-++-81 25 ‘70 CLUBs. Five Fen (> Casa, invariasry in Dvancs. D7” Singte jes (In Wrappers’ be proon at the peat ee tern» nom ong lesve of i paper. Priceo—Taass Cane, PostTMasTERS who act as agents will be allowe a commission of twenty per cent. ____ BALLS, &e. FIRST GRAND ANNUAL BALL BOOK BINDERS’ SOCIETY ov THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. HE MEMBERS OF THE BOOK-BIND- ers’ Society respectfully announce to the citi- zens of Washington and vicinity that their First Grand Annwal Ball will pied eee at CARUSI’S eee on TUESDAY EVENING, February Every exertion will be used on the part of the members to make this the ball of the season Eapulais celebrated band is engaged for the oc- casion. 2 Tickets THREE DOLLARS—admitting a gen- tleman and two lalies ; for which Supper ‘will be Aerie by the most experienced caterer in the strict. Tickets ean be obtained at the Music Stores of Mr. George Hilbus end Richard Davis, or of any member of the Society. Positively no Hats, Caps, or Overcoats allowed to be worn.or carried in the ball room. Committee of Reception—white rosette. Floor Managers—blue rosette. Committee of Ar-angements. WmD Tuley, J H Roberts, Jas McGowan, Chas P P Wroe, Jobn W Glover,» Theo Walmsley, FIG My Wm McLane, Chas Etkhard, G Rosewag, R H Marcellus, Morris Dubois, Edwin Jones, Wm H Gorbutt, T L Lemb. feb 2-3t BATLO™M FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Poor of the Seventh Ward. HE CIPIZEN§ BEING DESIROUS OF relieving, in e measure, the Sufferings of the Poor of their Ward, have concluded to give a Ball for that vo ta on TUESDAY EVENING, February 5th, 1956, : AT fen AND ee souk Gs a to the benevolent throughout the tPhscet them in this laudable undertaking. ickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentle- man and ladies—to be procured from any of the Managers. T oy Monagers. PM Pearson, ES Allen, Q L Page, Dr J E Morgan, Jas E Johnson, Thos E Lloyd, J Pettibone, J Ln peu H Polkinhorn, J Van Riswick, Theo Wheeler, Jacob Wilson, Thos Milbarn, Wm Tucker, JR Kivans, BS Kinsey, W Camack. sr. WC Bamberger JH DeBille, Jos Stevenson, A R Harvey, D B Clark, s a ary » D Johnson, RT Knight, Thos V Riley, J T Casseli, LR Helmead, J M Young, Jones Ellis, Jos Cornwell, JW Martin, John Stevenson. W R Riley, J L Smith, David Hepburn. Wm Ashdown, W ‘I’ Walker, 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. Sie a DANCING ACADEMY. LAST QUAKTER. DJROF. H.W. MUNDER MOST RESPECT fully announces to his friends and the public venerally that his last quarter will commence on UESDAY, January 29, 1856. All who desire to prepare for the Grand May Festival are politely solicited to join iminediately. jan 22—eo2w INSTRUCTIOR IN DANCING, ONS. J. COCHEU BEGS LEAVE TO IN- form the citizens of Washington, George- town, and vicinity that bis second quarter will comfinepca on the 2th instant. ‘Those who are destrous of favoring hi:s@with thelr patronage are litely invited to make ay application, that hey may berprepared to part{eipate in his next May Festival, on which occasion he intends in- troducing (as an addition 'o those already intro- duced by him) several new and charaeteristic dances. P. 8.—Mons. C. being free from any engage- ment every morning during the season (except Saturday) offers his services to ladies and centle- men seni of receiving private instruction at ther restdiente. Orders leftat the Music Stores of Mr. Zantzin- ger or Mr. Davis will be thankfully attended to jan 23—!m SOIREES. ROF. H.W. MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fally announ:™ ty the public that his Sofrees will take place & ry WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING. ‘These entertainments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sociable that has ever teen viven in this city. jan 22—-T&AWw A LUNATIC.—TRUEMAN DE MOTT, A 4% Lunatic, with sandy hairand florid complex- ion, escaped from his bome and friends in the town of Fllery, N. ¥., 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 fs, and any one who may hear of him will be suitably rewarded for drop- ping a line to the editor of the Star. an B—uf LL THE NEW BVOKS PUGLISHED received and for vale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE Caspar, by the anthor of “Wide, Wide World.”’ ‘The Mysterious Story Book, or the *‘Good Step Mother Lances of Lynwood, a new juverile 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. Blank Books and semerat dl of es descrip- tion, at the lowest es, for sale ai , Pre MILLING TON’S Stationery end Book Establishment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 4} st. dec 31—tf NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT. E ARECOMPELLED TO ANNOUNCE to the subscribers to the PRIZE EM- BROIDERY RAFFLE, that we shall have to postpone the drawing fora few days, on account of there being still a.uumber of chances not yet taken. Those A Sey wishing to subscribe will oblige us by giving us their names early, as we do not wish to delay the drawing any longer than wecan help. We will state the day for drawing in a future advertisement. CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY & CO., Janl4——_ Cor. Penn. avenue'and Ninth street. CHEAP EDITION. HIRD AND FOURTH VOLUME OF MA- caulay’s History of England, bound in one volume, full muslin. Also, the other editions as published. \ The American Almanac for 1856. All = ll ats ed issued from the press, received an sale GRAY t BALLANTYNE, 498 7th street. MADAME DEVOS. FROM PARIS AND NEW YORK. ADAME DEVOS’ MILLINERY HAS AR- rived, and is now o) for inspection at THE LAKES, No 501 Pennsylvania nears to which the attention of the ladies of Washing- ton, pa, lela &c. is respectfully invited. jan 21—1 ARNER'S POCKET RKVULVERS.— Small, sure, and effective. Also, Allen’s and Coit’s Revolvers and single barrel Pistols. G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. jan 15 dec 31— 9-4 10-4, 11-4 AND et hd pol ETS, very chea, jue and grey French Merino and Merino Plaids ane Skirts, Hosiery and Gloves White, red yellow Fiannels With many other Min r§ Rooke, 2 pecen it cheap. .R. “gfe oP oer. Sth st., opposite Centre Market. Jan 22—1m PEN KNIVES, warranted g ratios “ht personally from the manufactu Lp niusdes in gentle itor sec Me ottee: ans) FRANCK TAYLOR: ERA GLASSES—The largest and cheap- assortment in the city at = JOHN P. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avemue, between %h and 10th sts. deo 31 EVENING STAR. THE LAST HOURS OF RED JACKET. “ He was taken suddenly ill in the Council Ilouse, of cholera iftiorbus, where he had gone that day dressed with more thanordinary care, with all bis gay apparel and ornaments. When he returned he said to his wife, “I am sick ; I could not stay till the Council bad finished. I shall never reeover.’’ He then took off all his rich costume, and laid it care- fully away; reclined himself upon his cpuch, and did not rise again till morning, or speak except to answer some slight questian., His wife prepared him medicine, which he patient- ly took, but said, “It will do no good; [shall die.’’ The next day he called her to him, and requested her and the little girl he loved so much to sit beside him, and listen to his part- ing words. “I am going to die,™”he said. “I shail never leave the house again alive. I wish to thank you for your kindnesstome You have LOVED me. You have akways prepared my food, and taken care of my clothes, and been patient with me. I am sorry I ever treated you unkindly. I am sorry I left you because of your new religion, and am convinced that it is a good religion, and has made you a bet- ter woman, and wish you to persevere in it I should like to have lived a little longer for your sake. I meant to build you a new house and make you more comfortable; but it is now too late. But I hope my daughter will remember what | have so often told her—not to go in the streets with strangers, or associate with improper persons. She must stay with her mother, and grow up arespectable woman * When I am dead, it will will be nvised abroad through all the world—they will hear of it across the great waters, and say, ‘ Red Jacket, the great orator, is dead.’ And white men will come and ask you for my body They will wish to bury me, but do not let them take me. Clothe me in my simplest dress—put on my leggins and my moccasins, and hang thecross which I have worn so long around my neck, and let it lie upon my bozom Then bury me amongmy people. Neither do I wish to be buried with an riter, I wish the services to be as you like, according to the customs of your new religion, if you choose Your minister says the dead will rise. Per- haps they will. If they do, 1 wish to rise with my old comrades I do not wish to rise among pale faces. I wish to be surrounded by red men. Do not make a feast according to the custems of the Indians. Whenever m friends choose, they could come and feast with me when I was well, and [ do not wish those who have never eater with me in my cabin to surfeit at my funeral feast.’ When he had finished, he laid himself again upon the couch, and did not rise again. He lived several days; but was most of the time in a stupor, or else delirious. He often ask- ed for Mr. Harris, the missionary, and after- wards would unconsciously mutter—‘‘I do not hate him; he thinks I hate him, but I do not. I would not hurt him ” The missionary was sent for repeatedly, but did not return till he was degd. When the messenger told him Mr. Harris had not come. he replied, ‘Very well. The Great Spirit will order it as he sees best, whether I have An opportunity to speak with him.’ Again he would murmur, **He accused mo of being asnake, and trying to bite somebody. T was very true, and I wish to repent and make satisfaction.’’ Whether it was Mr. Harris that he referred to all the time he was talking in this way could not be ascertained, as he did not seem to comprehend if any direct question was put to him, bnt from his remarks, and his known enmity to him, this wag the natural supposi- tiou. Sometimes he would think he caw some of bis old compauions about him, and ex- claim, ‘‘Thereis Farmer's Brother, why dves he trouble me—why does he stand there look- i e?”? then he ‘vould again sink into and daughter were the only ones to whom he spoke parting words or gave a parting blessing; but as his last hour drew nigh, his family all gathered around him, and mournful it wasto think that his children were not his own—his were all sleeping in the iitule church-yard where he was soon to be laii—they were his step-children—the chil- dren of his favorite wife. These he had always loved and cherished, and they loved and honored him, for this their mother had taught them. The wife sat by his pillow, and rested her hand upon his head. At his feet stood the two sons, who are now aged and Christian men, and by his side the little girl, whose little hand rested upon his withered and trembling palm. His last words were still, **‘Where is the mission- ary?’’ and then he clasped the child to his bosom. while she sobl at in anguish—her ears caught his hurried breathing—his arms re laxed their huld—she looked up, and he was one < He had requested that a vial of cold water might be placed in his hand when he was prepared for the burial, but the reason of the request no one could divine. It was com- plied with, however, and all his wishes strict- ly heeded. The funeral took place in the lit- tie mission church, with appropriate but the most simple ceremonies, and he was buried in the little mission burying ground, at the ateway of what was an old fort—around him Eis own poople—aged men, sachems, chiefs and warriors, and little children Saarr Correspon. n.—One of the Petor Funk “ Gift Enterprise’’ firms in a large city, sent a package of tickets to a — in Maine, the postage upon which was fifteen cents unpaid. He got the following hard rap over the knuckles, from the indignant official: “TI herewith return your ticket. You must be fools as well as knaves, to suppose that 1 will aid you inswindling my neighbors, and pay all the expense myself ?”” 'o which he, in a few days, received the an- nexed “settler :”” “Sir: We perhaps owe you an apology for sending the parcel, postage unpaid. ‘+ As we infer from the phraseology of your note, that you are willing to swindle your neighbor if we will pay all the expenses, please give us your lowest terms on which you will act as our agent. ‘*P. S.—All communications shall be strict- ly confidential."’ This note was promptly returned, with the following endorsement across its face, by the postmaster. ~ “ Itseems you are not only fools and knaves, but blackguards, also. Ask my neighbors if they think I would ‘swindle’ them either at my own expense or that of any one else ”’ ro which this answer came back by next mail : “ We have inquired of your neighbors long ago, and that’s the reason we applied to you in the first instance.’’ Here follows the postmaster’s final reply. “T acknowledge the corn. Send us your street and number, so that I can call on you when 1 come to the city, and 1 may conclude to aid your * Enterprise.’’’ But that was the last thing that the “ Gift’’ gentleman could think of doing In fact se- crecy us to his locality was quite cssential in keeping out of the clutches of the police. GA traveller was recounting, with an air of truth, several incredible things, when a cute Vermonter present exclaimed : “Dew tell! But ‘taint much, after all. Why, a sarkemstance happened up there in our village, that takes me down all holler.” “What was it, Seth?’’ asked one of the com: ° ‘*Qur organ,’’ replied Seth, with a face so sober Repeal one knew something rich was coming ; “‘ our organ, the o: of our meetin’ house, it imitated thunder so nateral one Sun- day, that it curdled all the milk for five miles around !’’ per tun. ALTHOUGH UNINFORMED as to whether tho author of the following eulogy is now a mem- ber of the present House of Representatives at Washington City, (eays an exchan, paper) yet we cannot however but concede, that kind ted spirits are there from the exbibition of sumilar pertinent and appropriate speeches and Propositions that have been made by members, whilst the House has been dallying for weeks with the Speaker's chair. We give it as # specimen of such forensic eloquence : Funeral Eulogy. As delsvered in the Florida House of Repre- sentatives, \345.—( Verbatzm.) __Mr. Speaker :—Sir, our feller citisen Mister Silas Higgins, who was lately a member of this legislature, is dead, and he died yerterday in the foregan. He had the browncreturs, and wagap uncommon individual His char- aoter was good up to the time of his doath, and he never 6st Lis voice. He was Oifty-six years old, and was taken sick before he died at bis boarding house, where board can be had at one seventy-five a week, washing and lights included. He was an ingenus creatur, and in the early part of his life had «a father and mother. He was an offccrin our State militia since the last war, and was brave and polite, and his uncle, Timothy Higgins, belonged to the revolutionary war, and was commissioned as leftenant by General Washington first President and commander in chief of the army and navy of the United States, who died at Mount Vernon deeply lamented by alarge cirele of friends, on the 14th of December, 1719, or there abouts, and was buried after his death with military honore, and several guns was bust in firing salutes. Sir, Mister Speaker, Sir, Goneral Washing ton presided over the great continental sand- bedrum and political meeting that formed our Constitution; and he was indeed a great and good man. He was fust in war, fustin peace and fust in the hearts of his country, and tho’ ho was in favor of the United States bank, he was a friend to edication, and from what he said in hie farewell address I hare no doubt he would have voted for the tariff of 18% if ho had been alive and had‘nt died some time be- forehand. His death was considered at the time as rathér premature on account of its be- ing bro't on by an ordney clold. Now, Sir, Mister Speaker, such being the character of General Washington, I motion that we ware crape around the left arm of this legislature, and adjourn till to-morrow moro ing as an emblem of our respects for the memory of 8. Higgins who is dead, and died of the brown creturs yesterday in the fore- noon. Remarxaste Decertion.—Recently con versing with a friend on men and things in the old North State, we happened to remem ber an old echool-mato, a “high’’ fellow on fun, knowing on horses, and a judge of fox bound. 4 hat has become,’’ we asked, “‘ of Frank ” Our friend’s face grew sad at the mention of the name. “‘Have you never heard,” he said, “of Frank's remarkable marriage ?”” ‘ Never,”’ we replied ‘* Well, sir, he married—his wife is a beau- tiful, accomplished, lovely woman, but—’’ ‘+ But what?” “Sir, Mrs H—— was reputed, before the marriage, to be worth just fifteen thousand dollars. She was the only daughter of a wid owed mother Her friends when asked—and her mother too—always said that it was fil- teen thousand dollars. Of course it was be- lieved” “ Cortainly, all that sort of thing is always believed!” ‘* Well, when they were married, and Frank come to count the money—"’ “ He no doubt found it fifteen hundred ?"’ ~ By no means ; the old lady had the keep- ing of the yound lady's income; a good deal of money was hoarded, and when it was ac- tually counted, it was ascertained that Mrs. H--— had, instead of fifteen, tweenty-two thousand doilars—a clear gain of seven to Frank!” S Here our friend wiped his face slowly, and as he finished his revital. said he believed * that no such case had ever happened out of North Carolina.’ Dering the great Miller excitement, wh n people got more zeal than common sense in'o their head, and were ready at all times to seize upon the smallest mite and magnify it into @ mountain, or something larger, an old laiy came into Boston from the country, to sec the winding up of all things terrestial. Being brimfull of religious seal, she could see no good in anything but Millerism ; and as she in company with another lady, was talking about the conflagration of this wicked work, she glanced her eyes across the street, and ex- claimed, in an unearthly tone— “Oh, Lord, what are we coming to! Only look over on that ’ere sign, where it say-, ‘: Perishing souls and umbelievers made and repaired here ‘”’ he sign read thus :-— : “ Parasol and umbrelias made and repaired ere.’? Nothing could induce the old lady to remaio longer in a city so given to Satan, and she therefore “‘ put”’ for the country. An [teresting Witness —Litigation about title to pags; the pigs have run wild all sum mer. Witness, a boy, a little deaf, and a little “daft.”” Lawyer—* Do you know plaintiff’s pigs ?”’ Witness—‘- Ha?” (very loud.) Lawyer—(Raising his voice) “ Do—you— know—plaintiff ’s prgs?”’ Witness—‘: Yes.’’ Lawyer—‘ How long have you known them?” Witness—‘ Ha?” Lawyer—(Louder still) “How /ong have you known them?” Witness—‘ Fed ‘em all last spring. awyer— Were they all of about a size?”” Witness—** Ha?” Lawyer—(Rises on his feet petulantiy, and shakes his forefinger, at the conclusion of each word, at witness—‘* Were—they—all—about— of a size?” Witness—“ Some ov em were, and some ov "em wern't!"” A Harp Servies.—Thankagiving day, Dr. H— was invited out to dine, where he met some dozen of beautiful, young ladies. The most beautiful about 18 years old, called on we H. to give a toast, and he gave the follow- pg : ““May the beauty which surrounds this table never fade until it fades in the bard la- bor of bringing Wr a large family of children.” Some of the ladies blushed, and one bright eyed minx commenced humming— “ for me. eueee wife 1°ll be.” Lupicrovs Mistaxe.—The San Francisco Times says that at the row which occurred at the late celebration of the Allies in that city, an excitable French lady mounted a table and attem: to address the audience. At this moment the table gave way and the lady was thrown to the ground. A polite gentle- man who raised her in his haste, unfortunate- ly placed ber in an inverted position upon the bench, and did not discover his mistake till he was warned by the shouts of the by- standers. Penna TO TY We RL ek WL br The cultivation of the osier, or basket willow, is engaging the attention of farmers. George 8. Colby. gf Jonesville, Vt., gone into the business somewhat largely, and finds ita payingcrop. He has in @ machine for peeling the slips, which saves much time and labor. Peeled willow now commands $150 *