Evening Star Newspaper, February 13, 1856, Page 1

— a emma rere ene Se eee a — THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTZEKNVON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Buitidings, corner of Pennsylvania eucnus and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37} eents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS 2 year in advance, FWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; fay less than three months at the rate of 123g cents a week. j > SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. J. Ou WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1556. THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘Whis excellent Family and News Journal—cot- Te ® greater variety of interesting resding than san be found in any other—is published on Satur- day morning. (7 Cash, invaniaacy Im advances. {7 Single copies (in wrappers) can be proou: at the cunaer, Samuaunapeier preted yy paper. Price—Turaz Cants. PostmasTERs whoact asagents will beallowe 2 commission of twenty per cent. CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JBW- ELRY and SILVERWARE, woultveepe- fully solicit the attention of those who desire a article, to his choice ey oy London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keepiog and durable — for which a suitable guarantee will be furnish ‘base. MGOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re- Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown's Hotel a, sign of the GOLDEN WATCH, jan %—3m Washington, D.C GOOD INVESTMENT. — HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- ing Bonds and other Securities, which will yield the holder ten to twelve per cent. on the In- vestment, viz: Orange and Alexandria Rail Bonds Virginia and Tennessee do ~ Hilinots Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1317 The above securities are unquestionably safe SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT &CO., jan 2i—1m Bankers, 352 Pa avenue. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Penna. avanus. between 9th and 10th streets AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY @ magnificent assortment of fine and tieh Imported JEWELRY, such as Flor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari-' ety of richly chased Gold senery or any descrip jon, the very latest styles Also, a new lot of fine ‘London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Se a Forks and Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake bie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, ete., ete SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. PANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnales, Cigar Cuses. ‘And | also 2 large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, @ilver and Steel Frames, to sult ied eve and age; Eye Glasece, Congress “pecs, Opera Glasses. 1 We teke 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. {[ Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remeunted ; Gold Pens ee and E ving on Stone executed at short notice. ronometers and all pay of a \eheempa —_ Musical Boxes put in ct order ats! notice. F A POEMKEN, Jeweler, ‘300 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. deol MARRIAGE GUIDE, DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ZSCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically and Philosophically considered, as MANHO®D'S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhea, Gleet, Strictures, &c ; illus- 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. ADANISON, on Seventh st , opposite Post Office. dec 4—3m* CLOTHING MAUVE 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 sed ae cial view tothe wants of our customers, which we will make to measure in a manuer inferior to none, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 3a2 Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets. Also, 304 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hotel. jan 3— XTRA 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 styles. Also, superior ALBATA FORKS, LA- DLES, SPOONS, &c. Belen mts are all gotten up tn so close an !m- Itation of silver, as to defy the strictest scrutiny. M.W GALT & BRO., 221 Pa. avenue betw. 9th and l0th ats. jan 25— LL THE SEW BUOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE ; Caspar, by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World.’ The Mysterious Story Book, or the *‘Good Btep Mother Lances of Lynwood, a new juvenile book, by the author of the Hetr of Redcliffe Travels, V zes, and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Pariey Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo watt Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation sround the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayno Reid, author of the p Hunters Ton Years among the Mail Ba; Fanny Grey, a history of life in a serjes of six beautiful figures, the neatest ant most delight- ful gift for children that we have seen Blank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale at SHILLING TON’S Stationery and Book Estzbiisuiment, Odeon Building cor. Pa. av. and 43 st dec 31—tf COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, &c. JERSONS isposed to Pulmonary A ffec tions find this the most trying season, owlag to the sudden changes fn temperature; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing and supply- ing themselves with a good prescription or cong semedy they may easily ward off what may ¢’ ve a dangerons winter companion. TY- Qur’s COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been so long Known and highly appreciated as oae Of our most innocent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, and (since the reduction In price,) econom|- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. It ls soid at 25 cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale PATTERSON & NAIRN and STOTT & x ea ay ora D ap In — daria EL SV ; Georgetown by Mr. CISSELL. ota GIFT BOUKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Giftand Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- net of Pa. avenue and I!th street GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Fach article is sold at the usual retail price; and for dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the bnyer, containing toe name of some iM, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPUT. deo S—tr Comer Pa av. and lth st. MADAME DEVOS. FROM PAKIS AND NEW YORK. ADAME DEVUS’ MILLINERY HAS AR- rived, and is now opened for inspection at eae Hoses LAKES, le enasylvania avenw tewhich the attention of the ladies of Wasbing- Georgetown, &c. 1s res) . fen ne : Is respectfully invited. ARNEA'S POCKET REVOLVEKS.— Small, sure, and effective. Also, Allen's and Coit’s Revolvers and single barrel Pistols. G. FRANCIS dec 3i— 490 Seventh st. CHEAP EDITION, Ki yess AND FOURTH VOLUME OF MaA- caulay’s History of England, bound in one volume, full musiin. Also, ‘the other editions as Perhe American Almanac tor 1856. * Ail the New Books, as issued from the press. Tec: ae eee 5 GRAY & BALLANTYNE, jan lb 496 7th street. EPERGNES AND PLATEAU. Large Plated Waiters, OYSTER TUREENS, eo uperior ery, Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Waiters, MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY SAMUEL KIRK & SON, GOLD & SILVERSMITHS, 172 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. Jan 3i—1m _ GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of —— our patrons to Dr. Cosb: for Dental operations fora number 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 upon every plan that Is practised in the United States. mas, M. 1. b, DDS MD ©. H. Harris, M.D. Wythe Tinsley, M.D B.M. Francisco, M.D. Office over Ford & Bro’s, No. 20), corner of [1th street and Pa avenue nov 37—6* - GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, 1s mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Aillen’s pat- ent continnous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. br. M. ts determined to keep Lee with every Has heres in Dentistry, and will strive to please and profit his patrons. REVERENOB: Hon. K H Gillet, Dr. Binney, Hon_$ A Douglas, Hon. C Mason, Dr R P Patterson, Hon. A O P Nicholeon, Dr R Coolidge, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—1f TOPHAM &#& NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , cpposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSKS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphia, and 'NORF LET of this city,, respectfully announce to their friends and the public, 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, TRA VEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH- ES. CARDS, CURRY-COMBB, SPONGES, Cc. 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 surpassed, either for style or durability. By anremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to imerit, and respect y solicit, a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Trunks and repairing all kinds of work Saddie: tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf REMOVAL. HE SUBSCRIBER WOULD MOSW RE- spectfully inform his rg Rev. Dr. Gurley, | Seg generally, that he has removed hi: tore from the south to tae north side of Pa. avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, where he will keepa full and well-selected assortment of the best and latest stvle of FRENCH CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, AND GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS. As the excelleng business stand will enable him to doa much larger business, he feels assured that he can furnisa Gentlemen’s Garments on more moderate terms than heretofore. Having practised fora number of years in Germany, England 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 @. F. SCHAFER, Merchant Tailor. MORE NEW GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, pear High, Geor; etown, D, © has received an additional supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, making bs assortment very complete In bis stock will be found a Qrst rate assort- ment of— Ladies’ Dress Goods Biaek Moire Antique Silks Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet Hibbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Bleck and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks ‘Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- a Blankets, and Dry Goods generally My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers ‘will find it to their advantage to call before fully not 4 rye J. H. 3M nov litt ett oT. COFFIN WAREROOM, &c J WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERWA- ¢ KERS—residence418 Seventh Street, between G and H streets. Interments procured in any ground or - Coffins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages. Hearse, and every article for interments o: the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the seers, the exclusive right of (oat Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time. Jy li—ty on oar hte Si DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. N RS. A. ©. REPMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and engaged an Assistant Operator, (one of the best in the District,) sheintends not to have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- TURES pu up in Embossed Cases for Fifty os ats such as are usually sold elsewhere for one ollar: Particnlar attention paid to Copying Deguerre- as | gy Ofl Paintings, &c.,&¢ rs. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladics par- sgeee § 7 Rooms —101 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and I. Jan 21-t¢ JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DBALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGAKS, AND FIRE GROCERIES, General Comuission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL B OKER, No. 474 Pa. av , two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuineton City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2-ly 66 AQ N EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- mark was made by Mr. Jones after ing one of my American Ramapo Razors. Ot! have said the same after using my Tall: Double Carbonized IXL. There are no fears shed while using one of these Razors. G6. FRANCIS. _dec 31 490 Seventh st. BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING E 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- ers and the public at unusually low prices. Our stock consists in of OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS Silk, Satin, and Merino VESTS W bite and colored SHIRTS * UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making our stock of Boys’ and’ Children’s Clothing very large complete. BALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, jan 12 inert to Tron Hall. STUART'S CANDIES. ci Sock RECEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE ceantatiog of Sugar Ph fy oe LA ums, other kinds. Foreale at “ : Z. M. P. KING’S, 285 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and Tots. Rovas OFFICIAL. Treasury Department, Deo. 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 1948, 3 premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock Issued under the act of 1860, commonly calied Texas-in- demnity 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 ‘I'reasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2 per cent.; ifreceived between the Ist Jan- uary and the 31st of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 13g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on seid stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal cf the certificates reccived prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addit'on to the premium fror 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 Untled 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 stooks will be made by drafts upon theassistani treasurersat Boston, New York, or I'hiladelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of t [reasury. IN ORDER TO REDUCE CUR STOCK REVIOUS TO RECEIVING OUR EX- tensive Spripg supplies, we shall commence to-day and continue until the 15th instant to seLL OFF AT cost, for cash only, the following articles: All fancy plaid, brocade, and stripe Dress Silks Rich printed all-wool French Mousseline Delaines Handsome plain ani plain Merinos and Coberg Cloths ‘ A large stock Cloak and Dress Trimmings and Ribands A good assortment lony and square Brocha, Stella, aud 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- fanted pure flax, ranging from 3734 cts., to $1 per yar 100 pieces small figured light colors English Cal- tcoes, at 124 cents 100 pieces assorted plaid Cambrics and Muslins, very cheap 15 dozen fine stitched Linen Shirt Bosoms 1 —= more of those rich iustre plein black Silks Fine Bombasins, Alpacas, 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 pur- chases e'sewhe e. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 7th st , adjoining Dexter’s Hotel. feb i—eo2tw LUNATIC.—TRUEMAN DE MOTT, A Lunatic, with sandy ha!rand florid complex- jon, esea) from his bome 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 optain information where he is, and any one who may hear of him will be suitably rewarded for drop- ping eh the editor of the Star. an 23— iE NEW BLUE BUOK, or Government Register 1°54, just issued, giving the names, salaries, lecations, &c., of all postmastersand oth- er public officers and agents, civil, military, and naval, in the service ef the United States; with the names, forces, and condition of all ships and vessels belanging to the United States, and when and where bailt; and the names and compensa- tion of all printers in any way employed by Con- «ress, or any department or officer of the Govern- ment. 1 octavo volume, price $3 50. Praag sent by mail to any part of the’ United ates. For sale in Washington bi TAYLOR & MAURY, feb5 Booksellers, near 9th et. S. P. HOOVER, Tron Holl Boot, Shoe and Trunk Establish- ty HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s SNOW’ OVER SHUES, Gum Boots, 1 Gossimer and Sandals. Also, Buckskin llned Shoes, donble sole and water-proof Boots, all of which | will sell low for cash. All in want please call and examine for selves. S P. HOOVER, on Hall, bet. 9th amd 10th sts., Pa. av. four- jan M. HOFFA & CO, EG LEAVE TO NOTIFY THEIR friends and the public that they will re open their Watch Repairing and Jewelry Store in the Star Baildings, 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- dered it See for carpenters to work there. Jan 12—1 of bole CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.—One large folio volume, containing large colored rare ing cuwiug 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. REW JEWELRY STURE. DANIEL HIRSCH, LATE OF PARIS, HAS opened a new store of French FANCY GOODSand JEWELRY, on Louisiana avenue, opposite Centre Mar- ket, (the store formerly occupied by Mr. Willian,) to which the attention of the citizens {s called, He keeps on hand BREASTPINS, EARRINGS, WATCHES. BRACELETS, RINGS, CHAINS, and a gen assortment of JEWELRY. jan 5—tf CHRISTMAS GIFT! OBERT SCHWARZE HAS THE PLEA- sure of informing the public that he is well prepared for accommodating the public in general with FRESH OYSTERS, put up air-tight, for sending them to their distant friends in the coun- se He also keeps appr! on hand a fiae sup- Pp jd PICKLED and PRESERVED OYSTERS lease callon R. SCHWARZE, comer of 1ith and E streets, or leave orders at his establishment —_ of 10th street and Potomac river. HMATS!—HATS: NEX. YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- lonable Gentiemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANP’S Hat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 121 Pa. aveaue. dre 3—f JOH NSON’S SALOON, No. 311 G street, near Thirteenth. I AVING HAD FIVE OR SIX YEARS EX- Perience as chief cook for the Messrs. Willard, the proprietor of this establishment Is now pre} to furnish DINNER PARTIE , SUP- PERS, BALLS, and all others who ma‘ him with their patronage. He will also furnish gentlemen and private lies with Meals, and gentlemen with Day Hoard. Ail kinds of Game of the season constantly on hand; ee Sou Ley daily Several furai coms to let; Y ‘an ia let; apply as above. = Se ee LOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. GOLD WATCHES from $23 to $150 SILVER WATCHES from $8 to $35 CLOCKS from 81 25 to S16 Watches and Jewelry at and retail, at i J. RQBINSON’s, if ‘340 Pa. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. N, B.—Cash advances on Watches to be sold at Auction, jan %—1m vor ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA pet Eee Great Southern Mail Line! a7 TWICK DAILY -@ (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South! : VIA: ALEXANDRIA GORDONSVILLE, AND RICHMOND. Leave Washington at G6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Fare from Washington to Richmond.......85 50 OMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE WAGONS will be at the Washington Railroad Depot to con- oF PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE, Free of Charge, toSTEAMER GEORGE PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA,a dis- tance of six miles, allowing ample time for } s. Tickets procured on the it. Expedition and Comfort are secured by this Route, as it isa coNTINUOUS LINE OF FIRST CLAGS RAILROAD FROM ALEXANDRIA TO RICH- MOND. ASSENGERS and BAGGAGE THROUGH P carried without cost tethe Depot of the Petersburg Railroad. Information cf Route and Lest Bagesce ob- tained of JAMES A. EVANS, feb IL Agent, Alexandrie, Va. NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION. YHE NEXT SESSION OF THE MUSICAL Convention, under the direction of Prof. 1. B. Woodsury, will be held at the Smithsonian In- stitute on MONDAY, the 18th day of February, 1356, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m The Committee of Arrangem , in announc- ing this determinatiar, 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 extraordinary rrecess which attended the first Convention, held in May last, convinces us that it will make an abiding impression on our own community In favor of the cause and claims of Sacred Music, and will no lers abundantly reward all who participate there- n 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 members of chotrs, certified as such by their re- spective pasteis, and other attested delegates will be entertained during the continuance of the Con- vention. It is important that all persons who intend being presertas delegates will address Mr. F GLENRor, Corresponding Secretary, who will furnish them with all information relating to the Convention. T. J. MAGRUDER, F. A. TUCKER, UB. WARD, Committee of Arrangements. feb 7—eotiSfeb ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAEER, Shep and Residence No- 303 Penn. avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th sts., AVING PROVIDED BIMSELP WITH au ELEGANT HEARSE, —~—~—__ and all necessary conveniences for gg rma properly conduct ng hte business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully pr-pared 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 band, which will be fur- nished on the most reason ;ble terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction oa all occasions N. B.—Resid ny on the premises, orders will be peompey attended to at all hours. feb 7-ly AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Capital... -+-8300,000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- $110,694 00 25,620 00 31,858 20 Bills receivable, notes and short loali: Stock notes ....... ne $36 .943 70 $14,356 00 51,339 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during the year +. $112,912 05 Paitt for 71,133 4 the year , President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this No charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over 8. Morrow’s Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue feb7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STRANGERS. AND CITIZE. NS OF WASHINGTON, Are hereby Notified that our GREAT SALE OF BOOKS, AND GIVING A SPLENDID PRESENT ‘To each purchaser, will continye until SATURDAY, Feb. 16th, AND POSITIVELY NO LONGER! E 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 $i. Our stock consists in part of Encyclopedia Americana, 14 volumes Jefferson’s Works (cloth & half calf) 9 volumes Webster’s Works (Library) 6 do Irving’s Works (library and cloth) 15 do Bancroft’s History U.S.,6 do National Encyclopedia, 6 do English do Knights, 4 do Shakspeare in 1,4,or8 do Waverly Novels, 27 do Humes’ Philosophical Works, 4 do Humes? History of England, 6 do Macaulay’s do do 4 do De Quincy’s Works, 18 do Hon. Levi Woodbury’s Works, 3 do Chambers’ Information for the People, 2 do lo Clark’s Commentaries, 4 da Statesman’s Manual, complete, 3 do Dr. Ures? Dictionary, 2 do Thos Dick’s Works, 2 or 5 do British Essayist, 8 Also, Rose Clark, Widow Bedott Papers Crotchets and Quavers, Phanixiana, &c. All of which are offered for sale by the Wash- ington Book Company See Red Flag and Gift Book Store, under Dexter’s Hotel. | feb 5-t¢ wiaes D TOUFEES. Ces 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 WiG MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. National Hotel. ‘Wigs and Toupees made on the shortest notice. Also, a assortment of Ladies Back Braids just arri from New York. dec 11—eo}m a ES VORY HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, and Knives without forks. Also, an extensive assortment of Pearl, Ivory and Horn Handle Pen and Pocket Knives. imported direct from the cel- ebrated manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, and will be sold at very low prices, oa - E. K LUNDY, janis—tr No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. 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Howcan I help it? Within four days I have been to every book bindery in the city, and not a bit of work can 1 get.” “ But have you tried anything else ’”” ‘* What else can I try ?’ “Why, anything that you can do.” “Yes, 1’ve tried other things. Ih to more than a dozen of my friends, and offered to help them if they would hire me.” ‘* And what do you mean to do for them ?”’ ‘©] offered either to post their accounts, make out bills, or attend to the counter.’’ Mrs. Sherwood smiled as her husband thus spoke. Pe What makes you smile ?"’ he asked. ‘* To think you should have imagined that You would find work in such a place. But how is Mark Leeds?” * He is worse off than I am "’ *« How so?”? ‘* He has nothing in his house to eet.” A shudder crept over his wife's frame now. “Why do you tremble, wife ?’ “ Because when we have eaten cur breakfasi to-morrow morning, we shall have nothing ”* *“ What!" cried Peter Stanwood, half start ing from his chair. ‘‘ Do you mean that?” I do.” * But our flour?” “All gone, I baked the last this efter- no-n.”’ “But wo have pork?” * You ate the last this noon.”” “Then we must starve! groaned the strick- en map, starting across the room Peter Stanwood was 4 book-binder by trade, and had now been out of employment about a month He was one of those who generally calculate to keep about equare with the world, acd who coneider themselves particularly for- tunate if they keep out of debt. He was now thirty years of age, and had three children to provide for, besides himself and wife, and this, together with house rent, was a heavy draught upon his purse, even when work was plenty, but now—there was nothing. ‘<Maria,”’ said he, stopping and gazinz his wife in the face, ‘we must starve. I bave not a single penny in the world.” “But do not despair, Peter. Try again to-morrow for work. You may find eome- thing todo. Anything that is honest is hon- orable. Should you make but a shilling a day, wé should not starve.”” ~ But our house rent ?"? “Trust to me for that. The landlord shall not turn us out. If you will engage to find something to do, I will see that we have house room. ’’ «I'l make one more trial,’’ uttered Peter, despairingly “But you must go prepared to do any- thing.” “ Anythiog reasonable, Maria.”’ ‘“What do you call reasonable.’’ ‘* Why—anything decent "’ The wife felt inclined to smile, but the mat- ter was too serious for that, and a cloud over her face. She knew her husband's dis- position, and she felt sure he would find no work. She knew that he would look for some kind of work which would not lower him in the social scale, as he had once or twice ex- pressed it. However, she knew it would be of no use to say any thing to him now, and and she let the matter pass On the following morning, the last bit of food in the house was put upon the table. Stanwood could hardly realize that he was epee and without food. For years he ad been gay, thoughtless, and fortunate, making the most of the past, and leaving the future to take care of itself. Yet the truth was naked and clear; and when he left the house, he said ‘‘ some- thing must be done.” No sooner had the husband gone, than Mrs. Stanwood put on her bonnet and shawl. Her eldest child was a girl seven years old, and her youngest fuur. She asked “her next door neighbor if she would take care of her cbil- dren until noon. Thee children were known to be good and quiet, and they were taken cheerfully. Then Mrs. Stanwood locked up her house and went away. She returned at noon, bringing some dinner for her children, and then she went away again She came home in the evening before her husband, car rying a heavy basket upon her arm. Well, Poter,’’ she asked, after her hus- band had entered and sat down, “‘what luck!” ‘Nothing! nothing!’ he groaned. “I made out to get a dinner from an old chum, but I could not find work.’’ “And where have you looked to-day ?”” ““O—everywhere. I’ve been to a hundred laces, but it’s the same story in every place. t's nothing but one eternal no—no—no! I’ sick and tired of it.” “ What have I offered to do?" ‘Why, Leven went so far as to offer to tend a liquor store down town.”’ The wife smiled. ‘“Now, what shall we do ?’’ uttered Peter, spasmodically. ““Why, we will eat supper first, and taik the matter over.”’ ‘‘Supper! Have you any ?”’ “‘Yes—plenty of it.” “* But you told me you had none.’’ ‘Neither had we this morning, but I’ve been after work to-day, and found some.”’ “You? You been after work?” uttered the husband in surprise. “56a.” “ But how—where—what ?”’ “Why, first I went to Mrs. Snow's. I knew her girl was sick, and I hoped she might have work to be done. I went to her and told her my story, and she set me at work at once do- ing ber washing She gave me food to bring home to my children, and paid me three shil- lings when | got through.’ * What—you have been out washing for our butcher’s wife?’ -said Peter, looking very much surprised. “Of course have, and have thereby earned enough to keep us in food through to-morrow, atany rate; sv to-morrow you may come home to dinner.’” “ But how about the rent?” **O, I have seen Mr. Saws, told him just how we were situated, and offered him my watch as a pledge for the payment of our rent ithin two months, with the interest on ar- Trearages uptothat date. I told him the busi- ness because you were away hunting up work.”’ “So he’s got your gold watch?’ a ““No—he wouldn't take it. Hesaidif [ would become responsible for the rent, he would let it rest.’’ “ Then we ve got a roof to cover us, and food for to-morrow. But what next? What a curse these hard times are?” “Don’t despair, Peter, for we shall not starve. 1've got work enough engaged to keep us aliye.”* me * Ah—what is that?’” “Why, Mr. Snow bas eng: me to carry small packages, baskets, bundles, and so forth, to his rich customers. He has had to give up one of his horses."’ ‘What do you mean, Maria?” “Just whatI say. When Mr. Snow camo home to dinner, I was there, aod asked him if he ever had light articles which he wished to send around to hiscustomers. Never mind all that was said Hedid happen to want just euch work done, though eye) meant to call — the idlers that lounge about the market. © promised to give me all the work he could, and I’m to be there in good season in the merning.”” = Wali, this is a i Pretty £0. My wife turned butcher’s boy! You will not do any such thing. resent, forgetting the “And why not?” “* Because——because—’’ “Say because it will lower me in the social scale * “Well, 0 it will.”’ “Then it is more honorable to lay still and starve, and one’s children starve, too, than to earn honest bread by honest work. I tell you, Peter, if you cannot find work, I must. We Should have been without bread to night, had not I found work to-day. You know that all kinds of light, agreeable business are seized upon by those who have particular friends, and engaged in them. Atsuch atime as this, it is not for us to consider what kind of work we will do so long as it is honest Oh, give we the liberty of living upon my own deserts and the independence to be governed by my own convictions of right.” ‘* But, my wife, only think—you carrying out butcher's stuf. Why, I would sooner go and do it myself.”’ “Tf you wiil go,”’ said the wife with a smile “I will etay at home and take care of the children.”’ It was hard for Peter Stanwood, but the more he thought upon the matter, the more he saw the justice and right of the path into which his wife has thus led him Before he went to bed, he promised that he would go to the butcher's in the morning. And Peter Stanwood went upon bi business Mr Snow greeted him w: 5 praised his faithful wife, and then sent of with two baskets, one to a Mrs. Smith's, aud ‘ther toa Mrs Digali’s. And the new car rier worked all day, and when it came night he had earned ninety-seven cents. It had veen a day of trials, but no one sneered at him «nd aly his acquaintances whom he met, greeted him the same as usual. He was far happier now than he was when he went home “ae night before, for now be was indepen ent. Mo the next day be earned over a dollar and thus he continued to work fora week, at the end of hich he had five dollars and sey- enty five cents in hix pocket, besides having paid fer all the food for his family, save some tew pieces of meat Snow had given them. Sat- urday evening he met Mark Leeds, another binder, whe had been discharged from work with himself. Leeds looked careworm and rusty. Bacal goes it?” asked Peter “Don't ask me,” aed Mark. «M family are half ttarved.”” a) * But can’t you find anything, to do?” * Nothiag.”’ “ Have you triea?”’ Everywhere; but it’s no uge. I have ears all my clothes save those I have on. ve been to the bindery to-day, and what do you euppose he offered me’”’ * What was it?” “Why he offered to let me do his hand-cart - ing' He has just turned off his nigger for drunkenness, and offered me the place. The old curmudgeon. 1 had a great mind to pitch him into the hand-cart, and run him to the— ~ Well,” said Peter, “if I bad been in your place I should bave taken up with the offer.”” Mark mentioned the name of the same indi- vidual again. “ Why,” resumed Peter, “I have been do- ing the work ofa butcher’s boy for a whole week.’’ Mark was increduleus, but his companion convicced him, and then they separated, ono going home bappy and contented, and the other going away from home to find some sort of excitement in which to drown his misery One =! Peter had a basket of provisions to carry to Mr. W——_ It was his former em- ployer. He took the load upon his arm, and started off, just as he was entering the yard of the customer, he met Mr. W. “ Ah, Stanwood, is this you employer kindly. © Yer, tir.” ‘What are you up to now. ‘* I'm a butcher's boy, sir.”’ ‘A what?” “You see I’ve brought provisions for you, sir. I'ma regular butcher's boy.”” “And bow long have you been at work thus?” “This is the tenth day.”” * Nothing comes se (a long as it is honest, and wiil furnish my family with bread. “And how much can you make this?” ‘‘Sometimes over a dollar, and sometimes not over fifty cents.”” ** Well, look here, Stanwood, there has been no lees than a dozen of my old hands hanging around my counting room for a fortnight, whining for work. They are stout. able men, and yet they lie still because I have no work them. Last Saturday I took pity on Leeds, and offered him the job of doing my hand- carting. [ told him that I would give him a dollar and a quarter a day; but he turned up his nose, aud asked me not to insult him! And yet be owned that his family were suffer- ing But do you come to my place to-morrow morning, and you shall have something to do, if itis only tv hold your bench. I honor you for your manly independence.”’ Peter grasped the old man’s hand with a joyous, grateful grip, and a blessed him fer- ner out. asked bis old ay at vently. - That night he gave Mr. Snow notice that he must quit, and on the following morning he wont to the bindery. For two days he had lit- tle todo, but on the third day a heavy job came in, and Peter Stanwood had steady work. He was happy—more happy than ever, for ho had learned two things; first, what a noble wife be had; and second—how much resource for good he held within his own energies. Our simple picture has two points to its moral. One is—no man can be lowered by any kind of honestlabor. The second—while you are enjoying the fruits of the present, for- get not to provide for the future; forno man is so secure but that the day may come when he will want the squanderings of the past . aectiaemaiats A Groncia Winow —The following anec dote of a Georgia widow is copied from “Phonixiana,’’ a work just issued from tho press. The anecdote is related by a certain Squire, who proceeds thus : *Oh,”’ says the Squire, “I wish I was mar- ried and well over it. I dread it powerful. I'd like to marrya widow. I allers liked widows since I know’d ore dowm in Georgia that suited my idees —. “About a week after her husband died she started down to the graveyard, whar they planted of him, asshe read the perscription on to bis monument. When she got there she stood a minute a-looking at the stones which was putateach end of the grave, with an epithet on ’em that the minister had writ for her. Then she burst out, “Oh! boo!”’ says she, “Jones, he was the best of men I re- wember how the last time he come home, about a week ago, he brought down from town some sugar and a little tea, and some store goods for me, and lots of little necessaries, and 4 little painted hose for Jeems, which that blessed little child got his mouth all yeller with sucking of it; and then he kissed the children all round, and took down that old fiddle of his'n and played up that good old tune “ Rake her down, Sal, ob diddie. Oh! ne Mang. diddle, dang, dang, a A Great Max’s Booxs.—A recent visitor to the Library of Daniel Webster, which re- mains at his old homein Marshfield, just as he left it, after giving a full description of it, says, ‘Not an infidel work could be found among all his books. He never read euch books. To the very close of his life, he retained that reverence for the Bible and the religion it inoulcates, which bis excellent parents t him in infancy. The mute counsellurs with whom he communed in retirement, still show how be thoug' Sy poy one ' could hat jons he che: dhoe of betta ts sake aon whioanhgeedl eoarcely be made.’