Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED BSVERY AFTEKNOURN, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4t the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsyleania avenue and Eleventh stresé By W. D. WALLACG, i be served to subsoribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS. paysble weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 374 gents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- sorption price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- BY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS: for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. I SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT VOL. VIL. Ebening WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1856. Star. NO. 939. CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JBW- ELRY and SI LVERW ARE, would respect: fally solicit the attention of those who ire a& # article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Co WaTcHl ES, selected with the view of time-keepiog and dur: ualities. for which a suitable T anrantee will be ished hase. GOLD g EALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever. inder, Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES ve: red. Also, JEWELRY. &c. ge. $70 Pa. avenue. between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, e a GULDEN WATCH, jan 3—3m Washington, D.C GOOD INVESTMENT. — HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- ing Bonds and other Securities, which will yield the er ten to twelve per cent. on the in- ‘vestment, viz: e and Alexandria Rafi Bonds Virginia and Tennessee do Illinois Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1547. ‘Fhe above securities are unquestionably safe. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & CO., jan H—1m Bankers, 352 Pa avenue. H. SEMKEN, “ipa gts ‘ 330 Penna. avenue, between 9th a: th streets, AS RECEIVEDAND OPENED THIS DAY a ificent assortment of fine and rich im) JEWELRY, suchas F lor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold a or eee tion, the very latest styles oO, 2 new lot of fine London sad Geneva WaTcHks, warranted FoR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. id assort nent of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers. ors, Creams Goblets, Cups. Forks and Spoon 8, (sterling) Fish, Cake Pie Knives, tter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoonz, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, ete., eto. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterbozts, Urne, Forks and FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dr. sden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. yor Am a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit eve eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, an Opera Glasses. 10” We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not All our goods are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. {7 Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, and wing on Stone executed at short notice. ronometers and ali kinds of fine Watchesand Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. 1—tf A MARRIAGE GUIDE. DE. YOUNG’S POCKET ESCULAPIUS; Or, Every One bis own Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically and Philosophicallv ecnsidered, as MANHOOD’S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its fect cure. Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhea, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; illus- trated with Cases ’ Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG'S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be without exposure, and with assured of success. : Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seveath st , op Post Office. dec 4—3m* CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. MBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and strangers wishing to supply themselves ‘with superior garments, made to = are invited to exemine our superior assortment of Doeskins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- 1 , all of which has been selected with an espe- efal view to the wants of our customers, which we will make to measure ina manner inborior to tmuch chee rates t) the usuai c! peices. WALL & STEPHENS, > 322 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Also, 304 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hotel. jan 3 ATRA HEAVY PLATED TEA SETS, CASTORS CAKE BASKETS, &c We invite attention to our assortment of the above Goods, all of the best quality and newest Also, “on grad ALBATA FORKS, LA- DLES, SPOONS, &c. These goods are all gotten up in so close an !m- Ration ‘of silver, asto Sty the strictest scrutiny. M. W GALT & BRO, 34 Pa. avenue betw. 9th and 10th sts. jan b— LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S STORE. pais by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World.’’ ‘The Mysterious Story Book, or the ‘Good Step ‘wood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Heir of Redcliffe. Travels, Vo: , and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley Mimic , 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. Years — the Mail Bags velapeens a history of life in a series of six beautiful , the neatest and most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen. Blank Books and rey of ey desorip- lowest prices, for sale a as Ned SHILLINGTON’S | and Book Establishment. leon Ballding eer. Pa av.and4% st. dee 31—-tf _—_——— COUGHS, CULDS, HOAKSENESS, &c. ERSONS to Pulmonary Affec- | ager: is the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themsel wi ——— Prescription or cough remedy they may easily ward off what may else a erous winter com) jon TY- PERS COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP hus been so long known and highly sprecciaje® as one of our most innocent, yet edicaclous, plea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) economi- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold at 25 cents, or three bettles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale by PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT © CO.; and retail most D: ists. In Alexan- aria PREL & STEVE } Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. oe 2 GIFT BOOKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Gift and Miscellaneous BUOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenne and 11th street. GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing toe name of some » Which is presented on the spot. Among the are G Watches. Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT, dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and Lith st. MADAME DEVOS. FROM PAKIS AND NEW YORK. ADAME DEVOS’ MILLINERY HAS AR- rived, and is now pet for inspection at THE LAKES, No SOA Pennsylvania avenue. to which the attention of the ladies of Washing- ton etown, &c. ls respectfully invited Nn te , pectfully \ | TARNER’S POCKET REVOLVEKS.— Small, sure, and effective Also, Allen's and Coit’s Revolvers and single barrel Pistols. G. FRANCIS, dec SI— 490 Seventh st. CHEAP EDITION. HIRD AND FOURTH VOLUME OF MA- caulay’s History of < bound in one ) Yolume, full muslin. Also, other editions as Lances of L: published. The American Almanac tor 1856. EPERGNES AND PLATEAU. Large Plated Waiters, OYSTER TUREENS, \ iad Cutlery, Pitchers, Waiters, MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY SAMUEL KIRK & SON, GOLD & SILVERSMITHS, 172 BALTIM RE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. jan 31—im GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. Cosb’ for Dental operations for a number of years, an take pleasure in recommending him to the citi- zens of Washington as the best tooth extractor and dental cee ir that we ate Coe rrabsiocd He inserts teeth upon every plan that is in the United States. Geo. P. Holdman, M. D. A. V. Payne, M. D, DDS James Bryant, M 'D C. H. Harria, M.D. Samuel P. Brown, M.D. Wythe Tinsley, M. D B. M. Francisco, M.D. Office over Ford & Bro.’s, No. 200, corner of 11th 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. , With Allen's pat- ent coatinuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. br. M. is determined to keep improvement in Dentistry, and w! and profit his patroni Rev. Dr: Ganley REP: ev. Dr. Gurley, Dr. Binney, B. W. Towles, M. D. John F. Miller, M.D. G. F. Chamberiiu, M. > with every strive to please ENCE: Hon. R H Gillet, Hon. S A Douglas, Hon. C Mason. Dr. R P Patterson, Hon. A O P Nicholson, ldge, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—tf TUPHAM & NORFLET’'S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORF LET of this city, respectfully announce their friends and the orf 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, BRIDLES MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of every description, both for city and country use. All kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. MORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke and Dust BRUSH: ES. 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 sur, , 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 Trunks and repairing all kinds of work. ers’ tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf REMOVAL. HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MO8S® RE- spectfully inform his customers and the ublic 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 ed assortment 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 br 98 business, he feels assured that he can furnish Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having tised for a number of sin Germany, Engiand and France, he is confident that he can please all those who may favor him withacall. Feeling grate- ful for past favors he solicits a continuance of the same. @. F. SCHAFER, nov 2 Merchant Tatlor. MORE NEW GOODS OHN H. ial he He SOUTH ees Bridge street, near hak get ate Cc has monies an additional supply of Fail aad 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 Mofre Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmi: Rich stri and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Rivbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Broche and Bay State Shawis With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers Will find it to their advantage i call before geting ar i pa J. H. SMOOT, nov COFFIN “TAREROOM, &e. ' WILLIAM P. NP & CO., DERTA- « KERS—resid: .ce418 Seventh street, between G and H streets. Interments procured In any ground ercemetery. Cofins, Caps, Shaouds, Carriages, flearse, and ev article for interments oj the best gual furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the ht. Having the exclusive right of Crump’s t Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep dead for any length of time. Jy li—1y DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. MES, A. C. REDMOND RAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and engaged an Assistant 0 rator, (one of the best in the District,) she intends not to have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States PIC- TURES pu. up-in Embossed Cases for Fifty pera, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one ollar. Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- sa) a, OU Paintings, &c.,&c. iti eins 1s. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- La ony § if Rooms—401 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and I. _ Jan 21-tf JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN QUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wastineton City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2-ly 66 AN EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after trying oneof my American Ramapo Razors. Others have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double Carbonized IX. There are no tears shed while using one of these Razors. G. FRANCIS. 490 Seventh st. INTER CLOTHING E HAVE TRIS DAY RECEIVED A ‘e 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 of— OVER COATS and TALMAS Pine cloth ROUNDABOUTS ard JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS White and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHHRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making ee ace x of a la Children’s very e com a Bardia SWALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street. 2 next to Iron Hall. STUART’S CANDIES. UST RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE case of Stuart’s celebrated STEAM CANDY consisting of Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, and other kinds. For saleat ~ Z.M. P. KING’S 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and I nove WINES, OFFICIAL. Treasury DerartMeEnr, 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 said 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, & premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1860, commonly called Texas-in- demanity stock, a premium of six per cent; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the 12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the ist day of January next, a premium of 2}¢ percent.; if received between the ist Jan- uary and the 31st 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 premfum of 1} 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 tn addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR STOCK REVIOUS TO RECEIVING OUR EX- tensive Spring supplies, we shall commence to-day aud continue until the 15th instant to sgLL OFF AT cost, for cash only, the foliowing artieles: All fancy plaid, brocade, and stripe Dress Silks Rich printed ali-wool French Mousseline Delaines Handsome plain and plain Merinos and Coberg Cloths A large stock Cloak and Drews Trimmings and Hibands Agood te enone, and square Brocha, Stella, and plaid Cloth Shawls 25 ladies’ rich Velvet, Moire Antique, Silk, and Cloth Cloaks, all of the newest styles, and must be sold te close a consignment. We have also just opened: A general assortment of fine and medium quality Shirting Cottons, all of the best class Richadrson and Barklie’s Shirting Linens, war- ranted pure flax, ranging from 37% cts., to $1 per yard 100 pieces small figured light colors English Cal- $coes, at 1234 cents 100 pieces assorted plaid Cambries and Muslins, very cheap 15 dozen fine stitched Linen Shirt Bosoms Ww “on more of those rich lustre plain black s Fine Bombasins, Al s, and English Crapes 25 dozen ladies’ best Kid Gloves Silks and Cotton Hosiery. All will be sold at fair low prices, and all goods warranted as represented. Purchasers are particularly invited to call and examine for themselves before making their par- chases eisewhe e. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 7th st , adjoining Dexter}s Hotel. 4—eo2w LUNATIC.—TRUEMAN DE MOTT, A Lunatic, with sandy hairand florid complex- ion, esca) from his ie and friends in the town of Ellery, N. Y., some time since, and, itis thought, will endeavor to make his way to Wash- po Sa His relatives are most anxious to obtain information where he is, and any one who may hear of him will be suitably rewarded for drop- ping a line to the editor of the Star. an Ts NEW BLUE BOOK, or Government Register 1955, just issued, giving the names, salaries, locations, &c., of all postmasters and oth- er public officers and agents, civil, military, and naval, in the service of the United States; with the names, forces, and condition of all ships and vessels belonging to the United States, and when and where built; and the names and compensa- tion of all printers in any way employed by Con- gress, or any depagtient or officer of the Govern- ment. 1 octavo volume, price $3 50. Aree be sent by mail to any part of the United ates. For sale in Washington b: TAYLOR & MAURY feb5 Booksellers, near 9th st. iron Hall Beet, ment, if HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dict’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, ' Gossimer and Sandals. Aliso, Buckskin lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, all of which I will sell low for cash. Ail in want please call and examine for ves. S P. HOOVE 708 Hall, bet. oth and 10th sts., Pa, ur- jan NOTICE ae UNDERSIGNED HAVINGBSOLD OUT his stock of Hats, Caps, Furs, &c.. (with a view of engaging in a larger business,) to Mr B. H. Stinemetz, would respectfully recommend him to the patronage of the public. I shall remain at the old stand for two weeks to settle up my business, and earnestly Tequest all those indebted to me to call and settle. as, after that time all bills remaining unsettled will be placed in the hands of a collector., jan 29—2w JOHN T. EVANS. M. HOFFA & CO, EG LEAVE TO NOTIFY THEIR friends andthe public that they will re open their Wateb Repairing and J ry Store in the Star Buildings, as soon as the slight damages done to the store by the recent fire, can be re red; the state of the weather up to this time having ren- pet are ible for carpenters to work there. jan HE CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.—One e folio volume, containing large colored wor! ing drawings of tools and machines, with bills of timber and iron ; also tables and data for cost of earth and other works, by George Cole, Civil En- giner. Price @5. Just published. feb2 FRANCK TAYLOR. CHRISTMAS GIFT: Rose SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- aur = atte “ Public that he is well prepared for accommodating the public in general inth FRESH OYSTERS, put air-tight, for sending them to their distant friends in the coun- ey He also keeps constantly on hand a fine su. Pp et PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS lease callon R. SCHWARZE, corner of 1th and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment — “yan street and Potomac river. HATS!—HATS:! EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- hh lonable Geutlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 424 Pa. avenue. dec 3—tf NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION. NEXT SESSION OF THE aoe oaL Convention, under the direction of Prof. 1. B. Woodbury, will be held at the Smithsonian In- stitute on MONDAY, the 18th day of February, 1856, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. The Committee of Arrangements, in announc- ing this determination, feel assured that all who desire improvement in the art of Vocal Music will avail themselves of the opportunity of attend- ing this Convention The extraordi RUCCOSS which attended the first Convention, held in May last, convinees us thet it will make an abiding impression on our own community in favor of the cause and claims of Sacred Music, and will no less al tly reward all who partictpate there. We cordially invite the lovers of music in other cities to be present and share with us the advan tages to be derived from this Convention. All of choirs, certified as such by their re- spective pastors, and other attested delegates will be rps" apa during the continuance of the Con- vention. It is important that atl persons who intend being present as de! es will address Mr. F GLENROY, Corresponding Secretary, who will fornish them with all information Sos to the Convention. T. J. MAGRUDER, . A. TUCKER, U. B. WARD, Committee of Arrangements, feb 7—eotiSfeb ANTHONY BUCHLY, ‘UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn. ave: south side, between 9th and 10t AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for mpaca as) properly conducting bls business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- nished on the most pepencad sce a As heretofore, no pains spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N.B.—Resid ng on the premises, orders will be aptly attended to at all hours. feb 7-ly ya AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Capital.... --8300,000! ARRRAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1966. stets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- LALE cece seneeee seeeerer see S110 64 10 Stocks of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Cash on hand ...eee--+---s000 te seenee 3956 30 Bilis receivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loans... ..$36. Stock notes ..,....-+000+814,356 00 51,339 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during the year. + S112,812 05 Paid for i , the yea: 71,133 04 »9 M. » President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companie:. to this No charge for policy fee Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over R.. Morrow’s Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue. feb 7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STRANGERS, AYD CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON, Are hereby Notified that eur GREAT SALE OF BOOKS, AND GIVING A SPLENDID PRESENT To each purchaser, will continue until SATURDAY, Feb. 16th, AND POSITIVELY NO LONGER! Ww PROPOSE TO SELL A LARGE stock of Standard and Miscellaneous Literature within that time, and give to the purchasers more than halfof the amount of money invested in the shape of Elegant Presents, varying in value from 25 centsto 2100. Our stock consists in part of Encyclopedia Americana, 14 volumes Jefferson’s Works (cloth & half calf) 9 volumes Webster’s Works (Library) 6 a Irving’s Works (library and cloth) 15 do Bancroft’s History U.S ,6 di National Encyclopedia, 6 do English do Knights, 4 do Shakspenre in 1,4, or 8 do Waverly Novels, 27 do Humes’ Philosophical Works, 4 do Humes’ History of England, 6 do Macaulay’s do lo 4 do De Quincy’s Works, 18 do Hon. Levi Woodbury’s Works, 3 do Chambers’ Information for the People, 2 do Clark's Commeatarier, 4 do Statesman’s Manual, complete, 3 do Dr. Ures’ Dictionary, 2 do Thos Dick’s Works, 2 or5 rd io British Essayist, S Also, Rose Clark, Widow Bedott Papers Crotchets and Quavers, Pha@nixiana, &c. ‘ All of which are offered for sale by the Wash- ington Book Company. iD? See Red Fieg and Gift Book Store, under Dexter's Hotel. feb 5-tf <THUDE BROTHERS, BANKERS BUY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMEStIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europes; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SHCURITIBS; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPER. Investment paying 10% and over, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all denominations. Land Warrants located in lowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. MARBLE WORK—MARBLE WORK! FOR SALE. 4 Mage SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A vari ety of American and Italian MARBLE MONUMENTS, of beautiful —— and highly finished workmanship, to which he invites the attention of the public. Persons in want of Mon- uments, or any other kind of marble work, will find it to their advan’ to give himacall. The marble and workmanship is of the best quality, and will be sold as low as similar work can obtained at the North. Also. d, a large stock of highly finished MARBLE MANTELS, which will be sold at re- duced prices. ALEXANDER RUTHERFORD. Marble and Brown Stone Yard one door from street, ite National Theatre, aes saet, oppost (Union) HE PARTNERSHIP HERE- ing between the subscribers, inthe Coai and Wood business, has this day been dis- solved by mutual consent. W. E. WATERS. MARY L. WATERS. Having been authorized to settle the affairs of the above firm, all pe:sons nearing claims can pre- sent the same tome. All debts due the same are to be paid to me, or my ete ae eo only. 4 U. B. WARD, Jan 21—eo3w Cornero B and 12th streets. JOHNSON’S SALOON, No. 311 G street, near Thirteenth. AVING HAD FIVE OR SIX YEARS EX- perience as chief cook for the Messts. Willard, the proprietor of this establishment is now prepared to furnish DINNER PARTIE , SUP- PERS, BALLS, and all others who ma’ vor him with their Loki op He will also farnish gentlemen and private ilies with Meals, and gentlemen with Day Board. All kinds of Game of the season constantly on hand ee spool lepine daily. furn’ ‘coms to Ik 5 in en let; apply as above. Re at Ne eras Mure | 21H Grces, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. GOLD WATCHES from SILVER WATCHES from $3 to ‘o” ssh ad CLOCKS from 81 25 to $16 Watches and Jewelry at wholesale and reiail, at ee J. berg ocr | 'a. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. N,, B.—Cash advances on Watches to be sold at Auction. jan 25—1m NEW JEWELRY STORE. ANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWRURY, on Louisiane aan avenu i ket, (the store formerly ocenpied by Mr. Willian.) towhich the attention of the citizens is called. He keeps on hand BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, HES, BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS, Wa' assortment of JEWELRY. ya MAcacEys wisrory or ENGLAND, 3d, received. mae 7 tale day re ANCK TAYLOR. NEW MUSIC received weekly at the Plano Store of JOHN F. ELLIS. jan ee Ports MONNAIES, CARD CASES, Ca- Cards, Vases, &c., at 306 Pa. ave., betw. So 10th sts. JOHN F, ELLIS. ‘THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘Whis excellent Family and News Jourst)—con- taining greater variety of interesting reading then ean be found or im any other—is published on Setur- enene Single Copy, Per eM oe. eescerecees Bt 7” Casa, invaniaaiy wm avvanca, Single (in wrappers) can be proou ef at'tee coutter eamdiaralt tea tee tae 4 r iy Of te PostMasTERs whoact asagents will beallowe 2 commission of twenty per cent. EVENING STAR. —_.—“— Sse A WINTER STORY Acold night! The wind, as sharp as a Da- maseus scimetar cuts through the fine chinks in the windows, causing my mother to contin- tinually change her seat, to avoid what she calls the draught; but as the draught comes everywhere, she is at length fain to come and settle close to the mantlepiece, where she keeps cutting out mysterious hexagons and rhom- boids from some linen stuff, hereafter to be united by cunning fingers into some wonderful article of female apparel. My two sisters aro playing chess. Fanny, triumphant over a checkmate, leans back in her chair, and watches with an air of proud pitty, the frown- ing and cogitative countenance of Lizzie: whose little brain is throbbing with athousand stratagems re which to extricate irer unhappy queen from the impending disaster. 1, wrap- ped in all the dignity of nineteen nd absolutely smoking a cigar in the sacred chamber, (a privilege awarded to me on rare occasions by my mother, who generally dis- missed me tomy room the moment I displayed a Havana,) and reading Sir Thomas Browne's poetic essayon Urn Burial. There is a solemn quiet oh through the room. The pine logs on the hearth fling out spasmodic jets of fire, and hiss like wounded snakes, as the bub- bling rosinous juice oozes out from each gap ing split The click of my mother’s scissors snaps monotonously, and at regular intervals The wind screams wildly outside, and clatters at the window pane, as if it was cold and wanted tocome in. Through thedusty panes themselves, half revealed by the partially drawn curtains, glimmering whitely the snowy uplands and on the crest of the ghastly hills, a bare old oak lifts up its naked arms, like an ed Niobe frozen in an attitude of sorrow. The smoke of my cigar goes curling cealing- ward in concentric rings of evanescent vapor, and I am whispering to myself one of those sonorous and solemn sentences with which the old Knight of Norwich terminates his chapters, and which, after one has read them, reverber- ate and echo in the brain, when—rat—rat— there comes a faint, irresolute knock at the hall door. My mother shuts her scissors, and looks up inquiringly, as much as tosay, “Who in Heaven's name is out ona night like ithis!"” The chess-players are immovable, and seems as if an earthquake would be a matter of per- fect indifference to them. I lay down my book and go to the door. I open it with a hudder, and a resolution to be cross and un- il; the wind rushes in triumphantly, with great sigh of relief, the moment the first chink a gig and I look out into the bitter ghastly —. . hat a strange group stands on the piazza ! Winter seems to have come incarnate in hu- mun form, and with the four winds as his companions, come to pay us a visit. There is a tail, old man, with along, grey moustache, which, as it hangs down his jaws, the rude breeze snatches up, and swings and pulls insolently, as if it knew he was poor, and could be insulted with impunity. He looks bitterly cold! His long, arched nose is as blue as the blue sky above him, in which the stars twinkle so clearly, and he has ona scanty little coat, on which a few remnants of braid flutter sadly, like the shreds of vine that hang on walls in winter time, which they in the golden summer had wreathed with glossy leaves so splendidly. He holds a little child in his arms—a little, shivering child, that trembles most incessantly, and tries, poor thing, to put its head under the scanty end threadbare coat. By the side of this pair is another effigy of poverty and winter. A small, pale. delicate woman, with blue eyes—profuse air, which matted in frozen intricacies, bursts out from beneath a most remarkably shape- less bonnet, a shawl so thin that it must have been woven by spiders; another little shiver- ing child in her clasped arms, and carefully enveloped in the poor old shawl, though one could see by her blue neck that she was sacri- ficing herself to keep the little one warm, A huge umbrella daagling from one of her hauds, and which she leans on_ occasionally with great dignity, and the icy picture is com- plete. But the main picture is not yet finish- ed. A girl about ten years old, standing a little back, clings to her mother’s skirt with one hand, while she tries to keep something that looks like a pair of trousers wrapped around her neck. She is shadowy and pale, and seems like northern mirage, ready to dis solve into cold air at a moment's notice. *‘ Who are you, and what do you want?” I said in a gruff voice, for the wind blew bitter- iy on my cheek, and I made up my mind to be crofs. The old men inclined his head slightly, and spoke. ‘We are Poles,”’ said he, in excellent Eng- lish, with a slight foreign accent; “we wish to go to Boston, which we hear is but one day's journey from this, but we do not know where to lodge to-night. Weare here to ask you for a night’s shelter.”” “Pooh!” said I, swinging the door almost to, “we know nothing about you, and never admit beggars. We cannot do it.”’ «i The man fell back a pace or two, and look- ed atthe little woman with the great eyes. Heavens! how full of despair those great eyes seemed just at that moment! I saw his srm tightened convulsively round the little ing childin hisarms. A sluggish, half-frozen tear rolled slowly down that blue nose of his. He brushed it away with his cold shrivelled hand, and nodded mournfully to the little wo- man, who clutched her laumber firmly, and then turned to depart without a word. As the door was being slowly closed, he shook his head once or twice, and said ina very low voice, “ God help me!”’ . These words had scarce been spoken, when I felt slight touch on my shoulder. *‘John,’’ said my mother, ‘call those peo- ple back.”’ . , I never felt so relieved in all my life. When that old man turned away in silence at my sudden refusal of his prayer, disdaining to ad- dress himself to me, but whispering his mercy to God, # pang of remorse shot through my heart I would have given worlds to have called him back, but the hideous sullen pride which had through lifechained up my nature until it had become like a ceaped bene, puta padlock on my lips. How glad I was when my mother came and dissolved the bonds with @ touch. “Come back,” said I, “my friends; we wish to speak with you ” I am sure my voice must have been really very gentle, for as the old Pole turned, his rugged check seemed to soften, and the great eyes of his pale wife actually flashed through the dim night, with the fire of hope. They had landed from an emigrant ship in New York, with only a few dollars in their posses- sion, which was dwindled away to a few shil- lings. They could get no employment. The old man was a modeler of medalions, and said bitterly, ‘‘ They don’t care about art in New York.’’ So they made up their minds to go to Boston; there, they had heard, that such things find encouragement. With a few remaining shillings, and what money they could obtain by pawning their little wardrobe, they struggled on their journey. They were now penuiless, and scarce knew what t do: but the old man said proudly, “If we can only get through to Boston to-morrow, we have nothing to fear.”” My mother shut the dgor; by this time the old man, and the pale fittle woman, and the three shivering children were on the inside, and Fanny and Lizzie had left their game of chess with the poor queen still in prison, were passing round the pale litte woman whose eyes were now larger than ever, and shining with tears of joy; and they somehow had got hold of the two oD peo children, and were petting them a to them in that wonderful , supposed to be com- monly spoken by infants, the foundation of which is Fubstituting the letter ¢ forthe letter ‘, and smoothing all the /’s and A’s in a re- morseless manner. The poor little foreigners tings” ceased to shiver or wonderingly about with their mother’s eyes; for preparation of a sleeping eral meal for the wayfarers ; at me, asl stirred up the fire with immense energy, (between ourselves, I tried to bustle off the recollection of that cruel with I first met their appeal,) and rane gen bus band sit down so close to the fire that his were nearly seorched through his threadbare trousers ; aud so continued gasing at every one, until at last she could stamd it no } r, and flinging away her umbrella, she ‘ons ber. self on my astonished mother’s neck, and sobbed out a heap of Polish blessings, that, if there is any virtue in benediction, will canonize her when she dies. I swear to you that when all was over, and they were epi ad soundly, 1 went to a re- mote ccrner and wept bitterly for the wrong I had 80 nearly done fom. 4 Well, they staid with us that night, andthe next,*and the next; and my mother got upa =a <a the neighbors. And we rigged them all ont in warm © bought them tickets on the cars te Deanent one fine frosty morning, we all sailed down to the depot, and saw them ali off on their jour- ney, and I tell you there was a waving of hands, and Polish gesticulations, and far, far in the distance, we songet a glimpse of that — umbrella, with the little woman still ourishing it by way of farewell. We heard nothing of our Polish friends for a whole year. Often over the fireside, we would talk about them, and our neighbors sneered at us and wondered ifour spoons were eafe, and moralized upon foreign i and in- gratitude. My mother got much for herchar- ity; but none of us minded, for there was some- thing so true in the ways and manners of those poor wanderers, that it would bave been im meget distrust them ell, Christmascame. Winter in, L logs glowing fiercely on the weartht eek mb tletoe and ivy swinging merrily in the hall. Again the uplands were sheeted in white; again the old oak was naked and sorrowing; again we were seated around the fire, listeni to the snorting of the wind as it tore over the hills like a mad steed. In the midst of a deep silence that fell upon us all, there came a rat-tat-tat-tat at the Balt door. It was an enthusiastic rat tat-tat. It was strong, determined and e: I went to the door. I had searcely umbarred, or took « peep at the new comer, when it seemed as if a whirlwind with @ bonnet on its head scoured past me and swept into the parlor. The next moment I heard « great commotion, Sobbing ond laughing, and broken English, all swept along, as it were a cataract of Polish. It was the littie pale woman with the great eyes. No longer paie though, but ruddy cheeks; and the eyes, this time, looked larger and brighter than ever, through their tears. They had been ever since in Bos! she breath: told us, and had been doing well, thanks to the blessed lady who helped them to get there. The husband moddled medalions, she com- posed polkas, and their only d: iter taught music, and they had saved shree hundred dol- lars, and bought @ piano with it. And she had said to herself that on Christmas night she would come and ak her gratitude to the blessed lady who ‘bo sheltered her and her little ones; so che set @f in the cars, and bere she was. And then oo: ced pulling things out of her pockets. Christmas ts, for us all! There was e scarlet fortune-teller for Lizsie, and a curious card-case for Fanny; and a wonderful embroidered needle-oase for my mother; and there wa sa beautiful umbrel- la for Mr Jobn, as she intimated, produci ap enormous parachute. She knew he woul: like it, because when she was here last year— thanks to the blessed lady who had sheltered her—she had seen him looking very much at her umbreila, and she would have offered it to him then, but was ashamed, it was so old. But this was a new one, and ve: large! And then she kissed uz all cond, and pro- duced an elaborate letter from her husband to my mother, in which she was compared to Penelope, and one or twoolassical personages, and told us everything that had iappenel os them since they had left us, until having talked herself into a state of utter exhausta- tion, she went off to her bed-room, where she was beard praying in indifferent English that we might ail ascend to Heaven withoat any of the usual difficulties. She and her family are still in Boston, where they make quitea respectable income. And every Christmas sees her arrival with te for the blessed lady, and her eyes and her gratitude are as large aa ever. It is, you see, a simple Winter Story. A SrRaNee ANiMAL.—An enterprising show- man (not Barnum) was on a tour of discove; view of making up a lot of curiosities, animal § vegetable and mineral, for the pu: of starting a grand show in one of our prinei cities. He had been: rather successful. He had succeeded in procuring a petrified Indian, a calf with two bodies. a double-headed chick- en. and numerous other wonderful articles, and while passing through a village in the western part of this State, he was terribly ex- cited by one of the principal citizens of the burgh who assured him that he had a ve wonderful horse, which he wished to dispose of. “What isthe animal’s peculiarity?”’ asked thessowman. “Why,” replied the country, “he's the wonderfullest animal you ever did see. or I don’t know nothin’ about it—he'sgot his head where his head ought to be, and bis tail where his head ought to be.”’ “Ls it pos- sible?’ exclaimed the seeker after the won- derful. “What'll youtakeforhim?’ “Why, the fact is,’ was the answer, ‘‘you see animal ain’t no use to me, and seein’ it’s you, if you'll treat the whole party to as much as they kin drink, and give me forty dollars, you kin take him and welcome.” he showman was only too anxious to close the bargain gt once. The amount was paid over in current money, the liquor was swallowed, and the countryman led the way to the stable, followed by the eager purchaser. Having arrived there, the door was thrown open, and there, looking asdemure and pacific as possible, stood an old, worn-out nag with his head towards the door, and his tai! towards the manger. The “sell” was at once perceived and duly acknowledged. Sei Sat edhe a ag Tax Ovvest Reticiovs Newsraper.—Va- rious authorities state that the Boston Record- eris the oldest religious newspaper in thie country. The Newbury Herald claims the distinction for the “Herald of Gospel Liberty,’’ now published in that city, and printed at the Herald office. It says: r That publication commenced in 1808, one year before the Recorder, and though it was out of New England one year, it has been continued in uninterrupted succession ever since, and is now in a flourishing condition, having a circulation in every State in the Union, some of the territories, and several of the British Provinces. lt was say ag te in Portsmouth, N. H., by the Rev. Elias Smith; afterwards in the same town, by Robert Fos- ter; and since then by the Bastern Christian Publishing Association. s Simpkinson says that his wife “ don’t literally wear the breeches—but she does figu- ratively.”’ The $6 S. laid aside to pay fora new pair of pants, Mrs, 8. invested ina “ duck of & bonnet."