Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1856, Page 1

' le PUBLISHED EVENY AFTERNUON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Stor Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Elevenia street, By W. D. WALLACR, WIL be served to subscribers by carriers at SLX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Ager 's; 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 is advances, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOULAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. I SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN? Ebening Star, THE WEEELY sTAR. ‘This exoellent Family and News Jourmal—cen- taining & greater variety of interesting reading than ean be found in any other—is published on Satur- Gay morning. > Caez,: VOL. Vil. WASHINGTO . D. ©, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1856. NO. 941. counter. immediately after the issue of th Taxus Cents, PostMasTERs whoact asagents Will besllowe & commission of twenty per cent Single copies (in wra ate ng’ (in wrappers) can be proon e@ paper. CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SILVERWARE, would respect- fally solictt the attention of those who desire a good article, to his choice one of London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keeping and durable qualities, for which asuitable guarantee will be furnished those who purchase. GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York rices. The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re- ited we ae. JEWELRY. &. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the GULDEN WATCH, jan 3—3m Washington, D.C. GOOD INVESTMENT. E HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLLOW- 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 illinois Internal imp’t Bonds of 1517. The above securities are unquestionably safe. SWEENY, RIFTENHOU FANT &Co., jan 21—1m Banke 2 Pa avenue. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 350 Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, HH’ RECEIVEDAND OPENED THIS DAY @ magnificent assortinent of fine and tich imported JEW ELI Y, suchas Flo: entine and Roman Mos: , ftalian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a var! ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip m, the very Istest styles Also. a new lot of fine London end Geneva WATCHES, warranted mekee pers . ‘OR CHRISTMAS ib ncn 5. splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Piteh- Pat Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks aud Spoons, (sterling.) Fish, Cake Pie Knives, Butter and Fruit Knives, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterbuats, Urne, Forks and FANCY ARTICLES. French Ciocks, Dresden China Ornaments, in variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to sult e eve and age; Bye Glasses, Congress Specs, Opera Glasses. i” We take pleasure in shewlng our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods are warranted as represented, and will be soid at the iowest possible price {7 Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repointed, an Ei wing on Stone executed at short notice. mometers and all kinds — a —_ Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. * - HS SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, beiween 9th and 10th sts. deo l—tt - MARRIAGE GUIDE. DR. YOUNG'S POCKET EZSCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his own Physician: EING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically and Philosopbicallv censidered, 2s MANHOOD'S EARLY DECLINE, with di rections for its perfect cure. Being a Confidential Silent Friend and Private Adviser; followed by Observations on the Treatment of Venereal Dis- eases, Gonnorrhe@a, Gieet, Strictures, &c ; fllus- trated with Cases Plates, and Diagrams, from Dr. YOUNG’S PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be coasulted without exposure, and with assured confidence of success Only 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON » on Seventh st , opposite Post Ofice, dec 4—3m* CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. EMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and strangers wishing to supply themselves with superior garments, made to order. are invited to examine our superior assortment of Doeskins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- ings, all of which has been selected with an espe- cial view to the wants of our customers, which we will make to measure In a manuer inferior to none, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, between Sth and 10th streets Also, 304 Pa. avenue, 3d door eas: of the Nattonal Hotel. jan 3— LL THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE. Caspar, by the author of “* Wide, Wide World.” ‘The Mysterious Story Book, or the «‘Good Step Motker Lances of Lynwood. a new juventle 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 BRedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation around the Peay Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the p Hunters ‘Ten Years among the Mai! 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 seep Blank Books and bape of ey descrip- tion, at the lowest prices, for sale a! ; =P SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishment, eon Bullding cor. Pa. av. and 4% st. dec 31—tf BOYS’ WINTER CLOTHING E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive assortment of first quality Boys’ and Chlidrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custom- ers and the public at uy low prices. Our stock consists ia part of— OVER COATS and TALMAS Fine cloth ROUNDABOUTS and JACKETS Fine and common PANTALOONS SUk, Satin, and Merino VESTS White and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &c., &c. Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Cl g very large and complete Sa BNVALL i STEPHENS, 322 Pe. avenue, det. 9th and 10th street, jan 12 next to Iron Hall. r EXCELLENT SHAVE.”—This re- 68 AN ack was made by Mr. Jones after trying one of my American Ramapo Razors. Others have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double comenises = eps are no tears shed ese Razors. while using one of eS pans dec 3t 490 Seventh st. GiFT BOOKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD A Giftaad Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenue and lth 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 t»e name of some f, which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are get Seep Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, & HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT dec 8—t Corner Pa av. and iit MADAME DEVOS. FROM PARIS AND NEW YORE. ADAME DEVOS’ MILLINERY HAS AR- rived, and is now opened for inspection at THE LAKES, No 501 Pennsylvania avenue, to which the atte Washing- ton, Georgetown, Xc. is respectfully Juvited. jan 4—te st ARNER'S POCKET REVOLVER Small, sure, and effective. Also, Allen’s and Coit’s Revolvers and single barrel Pistols. G. FRANCIS. dec 31— 490 Seventh at. Pn 2 fen tk Bsus AND PRAYER BOOKS, IN RICH Velvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain bindin; Childrens’ Books, the most extensive assort- sey sno! in the District. an! 's Escaped Novice, price $1. Harper’s Mazazine for January it Also, a large assortment of ivory and pearl handle PENRNIVES, PISTOLS of all kinds. For sale by EB. K. LUNDY, dee 2i—tr No. 1235 Bridge st., Georgetow HAFING DISHES, DISH COVERS, Soup Tureens, Soapstone Griddles, Plate Warmers, Game Roasters, SA ay Boilers, Slaw Cutters, &c. Prices low. . FRANCIS, jun 7th street, OFFIcIAL, Paeasuny DerantMenr, 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 IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR STOCK prerieus TO RECEIVING OUR EX- tensive Spring supplies, we shall commence to-day end continue until the 15th instant to sgLL 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 | ‘he st day of June next, and will pay therefor the Ribands following prices, to wit: A good assortment long 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 bag flax, ranging from 373¢ cts., to $1 Tr yar leces small figured light colors English Cal- oes, at 12% cents 100 pieces assorted plaid Cambries and Muslins, very chea, 15 dozen fine stitched Linen Shirt Bosoms 10 pieces more of those rich iustre plain black Silks Fine Bombasins, Al , and English Crapes 25 dozen ladies’ best Kid Gloves Silks and Cotton Hosiery All will be sol¢ 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. 4—eoltw For stock of the loan of 1942, 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 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the 12th November, 1816, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist Gay of January next, a premium of 2g 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 31st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the ist of 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. 100 feb 4 See NEW BLUE BOOK, or Government Register 1°53, 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 anv way employed by Con- gress, or any department or officer of the Govern- ment. 1 octavo volume, price $3 50. Can be sent by mail to any part of the United Siates. a JAMES GUTHRIE, For sale in W ae “7p Ae dec 3—dtJunet Secretary of the Treasury. feb 5 Booksellers, near 9th st. | SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STRANGERS, AND CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON, Are hereby Notified that our GREAT SALE OF BOOKS, AND GIVING A SPLENDID PRESENT To each purchaser, will continue 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, vary’ in value from ic ee Ere Be LOCKS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. GULD WATCHES from $23 to $150 SILVER WATCHES from 83 to $35 CLOCKS from $1 25 to $15 Watches and Jewelry at wholesale and retail, J. ROBINSON’S, 319 Pa. avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. N, B.—Cash advances on Watches to be sold at Auction. jan 25—1m _ CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.— One large folto volume, coataining large colored wor! fag a of tools and machines, with bills of timber and iron ; also tables and data for cost of earta and other works, by George Cole, Civil En- at giner Price 5. Just published 25 centsto 8100. Our stock consists in part of feb2 FRANCK TAYLOR. Encyclopedia Americana, 14 volumes & HATS!—HATS! Jefferson’s Works (cloth & half calf) 9 volumes EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Need ibe OL Ue ° ion, re ene, wih ater kB | ria aie eplomy 18 fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full National Encyclopedia, 6 do and complete assortment on NE’S Hat, Cap English do Knights, 4 do And Gent’s Furn. Store, $21 Pa. aveaue. | {U¥speare In 1,4, or 8 ae dco 3—tf Humes"t Pallosophical Works, 4 do EPERGNES AND PLATEAU. Humes’ History of England, 6 do Pl; Ww. ° porno oo do 4 oe Lar fe Quincy’s Works, 18 0 ge Plated Waiters, Hoa. Levi Woodbury’s Works, 3 do OYSTER TUREENS, Dishes, Chambers’ Information for the People, 2 do Clark’s Commentaries, 4 do Seca Manual, complete, 3 do ir. Ures’ Dictionary, 2 do Cake Baskets, ‘Thos Dick's Worke, 2 ors do Bowls, British Essayist, 3 do 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 Fiog and Gift Book Store, under Dexter’s Hotel. feb 5-tf NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in mind that the plan which I adopted six months ago, of selling HATS an? CAPS at greatly reducea prices, for cash only, is in success- ful operation, conse uently those who pay cash have the benefit of cash, and are @ not charged twenty-five per cent. extra profit to offset bad debts q very beet and most fashionable DRESS HATS, at #3 50, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best #3 Hat south of New York; anda first rate, durable, and fasbionabie Hat, $2 50. Superior Cutlery, Silver Tea Sets, ii "y Pitchers, Waiters, MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY SAMUEL KIRK & SON, GOLD & SILVERSMITHS, 172 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. TTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. Cosb: for Dental o ions for a number of years, an take pleasure in recommending him to the citi- zens of Wasbinzton as the best tooth extractor and dental operator that we have ever met with He inserts teeth upou every plan that Is practised in the United States. : agit aie z A full supply of black and brown FELT HATS. °v. Paynes MD DDS cand one ae. and Childie.% Fancy Goods, at very low prices.” James Bryant, MD if Small profits and quick sales is the motto. ©. H. Harris, M. 0. ANTHONY, Practical Hatter, Wythe Tinsley, M.D ‘o. M.D. B. Mt. Franc », Office over ford & Bro ’s, No. 2M), corner of feventh street, near Pennsylvania ened i tel. Jith street and Pa avenue. nov 37—6in* ‘Oppeaite Pextes's Hot GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. D* ©. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- F ent continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. Dr. M. is determined to keep with every on. eer is Dentistry, and will strive to please 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—tf MORE NEW GooDs fren Hall B OHN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE I 4 have made arrangements with one of the best boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly supplied with the very best and most fashionable French calf-skin sewed BOOTS, warranted uch calf, or no sale, which | offer for the un- edented low price of $362}. 1 have shown hem to competent judges, who pronounce them foo best Boots for the price in the United tates. I also havea splendid sewed GAITER BOOT. made of the very best French calf skin patent leather, all of the latest style, for $3 50. ompetition js out of the question. Alll askis entlemen to come and see for themselves erms positively cash. dec 6--eo3m P. HOOVER, ) Shoe and Trunk Establish- ent, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’, Misses’, and Children’s SNOW OVER SHOES, Gum Boots, Rev. Dr. 6urley, Dr. Binney, for Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C bas received an additional supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, making his assortment very complete jhe ee ogy eae oe aaa v ime oes, double sole and water-proo! min, Bie stock will be found a frst rate assort- | roots, all of which I will sell low for cash. Ladies’ Dress Goods All in want please call and examine for your- Black Moire Antique Silks : selves. Pp. HOOV Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings jan Rich id and Moire Antique Sash and Bonuet - — — — ————___— ns HK ROYAL KALENDAR FOR 1556. Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves being the ‘Blue Book’: for England, Lretan Bleck and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Scotland, and the Colonies; yivimg full Mists of all Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls ublic functionaries. ‘This day received from With a good assortment of the best makes Flan- | |ondon. FRANCK TAYLOR. nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally. feb7 My stock being desirable and ne paciees ‘Will find it to their advantage to call before getting tobe ARSIY LIST FOR 1856 British Navy List do do fully So J. H. SMOOT, nov 13-tf British Almanac and Companion British Almanac of Science and Art do British Army and Militia Almanac do 8 ib Hall, bet. 9th amd 10th sts., Pa. av. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., OND TLLLA! ANT & . ERWA- | British R J. eee apie said British Royal Katendar (Red Book) do — bss es a mene Almanac de Gotha do nterments procu: any grount feb9 ; C 4 , or cemetery” Cofins, Cape, Shrouds, Carriages. = oer Re CR TAS LORS Hearse, and every article for interments oj ptawine AND MATHEMATICAL IN- the best quality furnished at short notice, on the struments. in cases, imported by the under- most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the | signed, from Europe; various sizes and styles, ts Having the exclusive right of (el er uP ices ranging fg0m $1 75 upwards Patent Corpse , We guarantee to keep feb 2 FRANCK TAYLOR. Be OO Sees ac ay Den oe tine dy sty WIGS AND TOUPEES. DAGUERREOTY PING BY A LADY. ( Qik te AND STRANGERS ARE RE- MES. A. C. REDMOND MAVING ADDED specernny informed that the best assortment to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and | of and TOUPEES are to be found at engaged an Assistant O) HEAR $8 HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- the District,) she intends not to have her Pictures | MENT, and WIG MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- National Hotel. TURES pu up in Embossed Cases for Fifty] Wigs and Toupees made on the shortest notice. Cents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one Also, a good assortment of Ladies Back Braids dollar. just arrl from New York. dec 11—eo3m Particul: ttentl to C otypes, Oll Paintings wee ne Deguerre- [VOR HANDLE KNIVES AND FORKS, Mrs. R. solicits the rator, (one of the best in patro: Ladi 4 and Knives without forks. Also, an extensive ticularty. — a =~ weer ahaa a Pearl, Avory and Horn’ Handle = Rooms—401 Se west . | a ocket Knives. im, rom the cel- tween Hand I wonth street, wost side, be- | chrated manufactory of Joseph Rodgers & Sons, and will be sold at very low prices, by ¥%. K. LUNDY, Jan 15—tr__ No. 138 Bridge st., Georgetown. OXSTERS, TRUFFLES, &c.—Fresh and JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE —_ GROCERIES, ’ Spiced Oysters, in cans; Truffies, Petite Pais. Commission & Forw: Merchant | Champignans Pates, English Walnuts, Chow INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, Chow and Horse Radish, Fresh Tomatoes, Green No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Peas, Catsups, Jellies, and Sweet Pickled Peach- Wasuineton City, D.C. 8, received this day and for sale by N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give Z.M. P. KING mee oo before purchasing elsewhere. feb4 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th st. oc 2-ly a comer PERA GLASSES.—THE LARGE! As- 0) sortment in the city, ~ ae and re oO F. ELLIS. fan7 308 Pa. av.. bet. 9th and 1th sts. en ae ee peste MONNALES, CARD CASES, Ca- bas, Cards, Vases, &c., at 306 Pa. ave., betw. ats, arn ceed JOHN F. ELLIS. ScEIVED, PER EXPRESS, ONE ECEIVED. “Sve of Stuart's celebrated STEAM CANDY consisting of Sugar Plums, Vanilla Cream, and other Kinde. For sale at Z. M. P. KING’S. 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th and t Rove BALLS, &c. Printers’ Anniversary Ball. (ee COMMITTEE APYOINTED TO make the sapsecpae d arrangements respectsully make knewn to their friends and the public that their Annual Bali will take place at the WASH- INGTON ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on Febru vad, 156, when they assure their friends that {t will be their endeavor to make this Ball the best of the sea on The furnishing arrangement will be under the supesn eaeene of an experienced caterer ntlemen wishing tnvitation cards sent to La- dies will hand their names, with residencies, to one of the Executive Committee. Tickets TWO DOLLARS; admitting a gen- tleman and ladies, to be had of any of the com- mittee. Managers at Large Hon JT Towers Wm Towers, er Jos W Davis Hon W W Seaton J 5 Cunuingham C Wendell Hon Peter Force F MoNerhauy H Solkinhorn Hon ROWeightman Geo Cochran. ca AG Seaman TW Boward G8 Gideon W Woodward JS Gallaher © Alexander ow unnivgton KE B Robinson W W Moore Lem Towers John Dowling JL Smith iJ JB Tate RJ Pollard @ Whittington James T Crossfield James Wimer 3 Lamborn JF Hailiday R W Claxton FS Cropley. Invitation and Reception Committee —(White Rosette ) F Glenroy Geo W Schryver Win Harvey c Andrew Humes cL varcombe J Maitingty Tanfield J Hurley H Cunningham FM Detwetler hn M Judge A J Rovinson c Ea Grim: RS Middictén Chas E Orme Commuttes on Refreshments —(Tri-colored Re- sette.) Wm E Moore CF Lowrey Sam! Roberteon. BC Wright Geo Duvall Floor Manag. Wm L Jones FD CC Phelps Executive Committee.—(Blue Rosette ) ~ (Red Resette.) Wm Towers, jr. Wm Woodward — F Dorsett Wm R McLean 3 Calserwell JHCanningham H Bowen Sease Judge Benj C Wright Chas D McPherson. JT Halleck feb 13—eo3t WASHINGTON CITY MUSIC STORE. E BEG TO ASSURE OUR NUMEROUS friends they will find our stock of Music to be the largest and most varied in this city, to which weare constantly makingadditions. New Mosic received every week. Also, Instruction Books for Piano, Guitar, Violin, Accordeon. Ban- jo and Flute, Music Paper, Bows, Pegs, Rosin, and a general assortment of Musical Instruments JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. feb 2-tf CHUGH BROTHERS, BANKERS, BUY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SFLL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SBCURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPE®. Investment paying 10% and ever, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS ofall Ghccutnetioas: Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. WILL LEAVE SHOBTLY. ADAME RK. respectfuHy infcrms the ublic in general, that she will give informa- tion In all the Affairs relating to Life, Health, Wealth, Marmiaves, Love, Journeys, Law Suits, Difficulties in Business, Absent Friends, Sickness and Death, and in respect to all other subjects. She ts, also, able to tell the ayes of persons by reading numbers. She can be consulted at all hours of the day and evening Her name is on the door—at No. 2°5 13th street corner of D, on the left hand side. Gentlemen 50 cents and ladies 25. feb4—2w* SAVING OF ONE TON OF COAL IN THREE. ALL AT SAVAGE’S, AND GET ONE OF his COAL SIF TERS and ASH TUBS, com- plete inone They are warranted to save at least thirty-three per cent., and can be used in the house. J. L. SAVAGE, Sign ef the Gilt Saw, Penna av., feb 8-1w between 10th and Lith sts NATIONAL MUSICAL CONVENTION. TY\HE NEXT SESSION OF THE MUSICAL | c e diredfion of Prof.1.B 2 at the Smithsonian In- stituteon MONDAY, the 38th day of February, 1556, commencing at 10 o’clock a. m The Committee of Arrangements, in announc- ing this determination, feel assured that all who desire tmprovement in the art of Vocal Music will avail themselves of the opportunity of attend- ing this Convention * ‘The extraordinary success which attended the first Conv n, held in May last, convinces us that it will make en abiding impression on our own community in favor of the cause and claims of Sacred Music, and will no _ abundantly reward all who participate there- We cordially invite the lovers of music in other cities Lo be present and share with us the advan- tages to be.derived from this Convention. All members of choirs, certified as such by their re- spective pastors, and other attested delegates will be entertained during the continuance of the Con- vention. It is important that all persons who intend being present as delegates will address Mr. F GuLENRoy, Corresponding Secretary, who will furnish them with all information relating to the Convention. T. J. MAGRUDER, F. A. TUCKER, U. B. WARD, Committee of Arrangements. feb 7—eoti*feb ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue, sonth side, between 9th and 10th sts., AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for mapas properly conducting hi= 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 band, which will be fur- nished on the most reason:ble terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N. B.—Resid ng on the premises, orders will be Uae of attended to at all hours. feb 7- AGENCY OF THE . . Keystone Insurance Co, of Philadelphia, Capital... 000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ooasng JenUeTy 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- tate ..cecerereeeseveecscseeerecsrees $110 694 00 Stocks of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Cash on hand.......-.+....- se eceeeee 1,856 30 Bills receivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loans. $36 943 70 Stock notes $14,356 00 51,339 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during the year snbashalsesstesstexsec GUIS OI OS Paid for losses and expenses during THE YOAT, sees sscesesseeeeseeeseseee 71,133 4 PM. MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this. No charge for hag Ao 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 73m i DAVID MYERLE, = eels EW BOOKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S. Dual ‘as Digest of the Fa of the United States, 1 vol, complete, $7 d, 4 vols complete for $1. fee. waht , Meriva gente 9th st. i) ee erie UF ENGLAND, received. Jan Seo thie day ree TANCK TAYLOR. ‘EW MUSIC received weekly at the Piano N Store of JOHN F. ELLIS. > laid upon his shoulder. It was the band of the beautifal Truey It seemed as if an angel had smiled upon EVENING STAR. ae ¥ him. He lifted the child in his arms and ii c i e ° in his ari 2 THE LO} ved PLAGUE. & paroxysm of fondness pressed her to his A new book for boys, by Captain Mayne | heart hat heart felt relieved Reed, entitled ‘‘ The Bush Boys’ is soon to be published by Ticknor & Fields. It will be anxiously awaited by all the young folks who have read the ‘‘ Desert Home,”’ *‘ The Young Voyageurs,’’ &c. We extract from the proof shects of this forthcoming work, an account of the ‘+ Locust Flight,’ a graphic episode in the life of a Dutch family at the Cape of Good Hope : “Von Sicom slept but little. Anxiety kept him awake. Heturned and tossed, and thought of the locusts. He napped at intervals, and dreamt about locusts, and crickets, and grass hoppers, and all manner of great, long-legged, Soggle-eyed insects He was glad when the first ray of light penctrated through the little window of his chamber. He sprang to his feet; and scarce staying to dress himself, rushed out into the open air It was still dark, but he did not require to see the wind. Hedid not need to toss a feather or hold up his hat. The truth was to: “ Bring me the Book,”’ said he, addressing one of the boys. The Bible was brought—its massive oqvers were opened—a verse was chosen—and a of praise rose up in the midst of the desert. he book was closed, and for some minutes all knelt in prayer. When Von Bloom again stood upon bis feet, and looked around bim, the desert seemed = more to “rejoice and blossom as the ose. Upon the human heart such is th. magi influence of resignation and humility, 7 Sric Vineoar.—In the winter of '47 while residing in New Orleans, a youth who stood about five fect eleven and three quarters in his stockings, who hailed from somewhere up the Wabash, was invited by a friend to dine at the same house where I was boarding. This was the Hoosier’s first trip away from home, as he told his friend, who was in the produce business, and had purchased his cargo efecorn. As they took their seats at the table, the youth told his friend that he expected that he would show him all the sights of the town, and as he wanted to let the folks at home know «ll about it. The servant brought him a plate of suup, and observing a gentleman opposite put con- siderable catsup in his dish, our Hoosier point ed to a bottle of pepper sauce, and asked what it was. “Spiced vinegar,” was the reply * hu al, s'pose you "blige a feller by handin’ it along. “ Certainly,”’’ was the answer. The Hoosier took the bottle and commenced dousing it into his soup, but as the sanco did not flow very freely, he took out the cork, at the same time observing to his friend— “ Kinder close folks yer stoppin’ with, toput such a plaguey little bole in that cork, to pre- vent a feller takin’ much of that stuff. I s’pose it comes high, don’t it?” ering this time he had poured nearly a wine — full into his Soup, and taking hie spoon he dipt it full, together with several peppers and put it into his mouth. The next instant, he spurted the contents of his Spoon across the table into a French gentleman's bosom, and bawled— ‘« Water! water! snakes and wild cate, give me some water! I’m all afire!’’ _ © By gar, sair,”’ exclaimed the Frenchman in a rage, jumping up from the table, “you have spoiled my shirt, my vest, sair Spoiled everything, By gar, I shall see about this, sair.”” Inthe meantime the Hoosier had seised a pitcher containing water, and he had taken a tremendous draugbt. Setting down the pitch- er, he eyed the Frenchman for a moment, and then yelled— “ Dod blast yerold shirt! S"pose I wasgoin’ to burn my innards out for you or yer shirt” You mean cuss! Come down to the boat and I ll give you one of mine!”’ It was with difficulty that the Hoosier friend could allay the Frenchman's rage, and set matters straight again. But ever after the “spiced vinegar’’ wasa by word, and sufficient to set the whole table in a roar. plain. A strong breeze was blowing from the west Auf distracted, be ran further out to assure himself. He ran until clear of the walls, taut enclosed the kraals and garden _ He baited and felt the air. Alas! his first impression was correct. The breeze blew di- rectly from the west—directly from the lo- custs. He could perceive theefiluvium borne from the hateful insects’ there was no longer cause to doubt Groaning in spirit, Von Bloom returned to his house. He had no longer any hope of es- caping the terrible visitation. is first directions were to collect all the loose pieces of linen or clothing in the hou<e, and pack them within the family chest What' would the locusts be likely to eat them? Indeed, yes—for these voracious creatures are not fastidious. No particular vegetable seems to be chosen by them. The leaves of the bitter tobacco plant appear to be as much to their liking as the sweet and succulent blades of maize! Pieces of linen, cotton and even flannel, are devoured by them, as though they were tender shoots of plants. Stones, iron and hard wood, are about the only ob- jects that escape their fierce masticators Von Bloom had heard this, Hans had read of it, and Swartbey confirmed it from his own exper. ce. onsequently, everything that was at all de- structible was curefully stowed away; and ae breakfast was cooked and eaten in ei- ence, There was a gloom over the faces of all, be- cause he who was the head of all was silent and dejected What 4 change within a few hours! But the evening before the field-cor- net and his little family were in the full en- joyment of happiness. There was still one hope, though a slight one. Migktit yetrain? Or might the day turn out cold? In either case Swartboy said the locusts could uot take wing—for they could not fly in cold or rainy weather In the event of a cold or wet day they would have to remain as they were, and, perhaps, the wind tmight change round again before they resumed their flight Oh, for a torrent of rain, or a cold cloudy day ! Vain wish! vain hope! In half an hour after the sun rose upin African splendor, and his hot rays, slanting down upon the sleeping hosts, warmed them into life and activity. They commenced to crawl. to hop about, and then, as if by one impulse, myriads rose into the air. The breeze impelled them in the direction in which it was blowing—in the di- ection of the devoted maize-fields es3 than five minutes from the time tlicy had taken wing, they were over the kraal, and dropping in tens of thousands upon the surrounding fields. Siow was their fl gentle their d eneath they pre appearance of a shower of b/ack snow, falling Aalaces feathery flakes. Ina few moments the ground was completely covered, until every stalk of maize, every plant and bush, carried its hundreds Va the outer plains, too, as far as eye could see, the pasture was strewed thickly; and as the great flight had now passed to the east- ward of the house, the sun’s disk was again hidden by them as if by an eclipse! They seemed to move in a kind of echel/on, the bands in the rear constantly flying to the front, and then halting to feed, until in tarn these were headed by others that had advanced over them in a similar manner The noise produced by their wings was not the least curious phenomenon; and resembled a steady breeze playing among the leaves of the forest, or the sound of a water-wheel Fer two hours this passage continued. Dur- ing most of that time, Von Bloom and his peo- ple had remained within the house, with closed doors and windows. This they did to avoid the unpleasant shower, as the creatures, impelled by the breeze, often strike the cheek so forcibly as to cause afeeling of pain. More- over, they did not like treading upon the un- welcome intruders, and crushing them under their feet, which they must have done, had they moved about outside where the ground was thickly covered. Many of the insects even crawled inside, through the chinks of the door and windows, and greedily devoured any vegetable sub- stance which happened to be lying about the floor. At the end of two hours Von Bloom looked forth. The thickest of the flight had passed ‘The sun was agrin shining; but upon what was he shining? No longer upon grcen fields and a flowery garden. No. Around the house on every side, north, south, east, and west, the eye rested only on black desolation Not a blade of grass, nut a leaf could be seen—even the very bark was stripped from the trees, that now stood as if withered by the hand of God! Had fire swept the surface, it could not have left if more naked and desolate. There was no garden, there were no fields of maize or buckwheat, there was no longer a farm— the kraal stood in the midst of a desert ! Words cannot depict the emotions of the field-cornet at that moment. The pen cannot describe his painful feelings Such achange in two hours! He could scarce credit his seuses—he could scarce be- lieve inits reality. He knew that the locusts would eat up his maize and his wheat, and the vegetables of his garden; but his fancy had fallen far short of the desolation that had actually bech produced. The whole land- Scape was metamorphosed—grass was out of the question—trees whose delicate f{ liage had played in the soft breeze but two short hours before, now st.od leafless, seatlel oy w.rse thin winter. The very ground seem:d altered in shape! He would not have known it as his own farm. Most certainly had the owner been absent during the period of the locust-fight, and approaches without any in- formation of what had been passing, he would not have recognised the place of his ow:?habi- tation? 4 . With the phlegm peculiar to his race, the field-cornet sat down, and remained for a long time without speech or movement. His children gathered near, and looked on— their young hearts painfully throbbing. They could not fully appreciate the difficult circum- stances in which this occurrence had placed them; nor did their father himself at first He thought only of the loss he had sustained in the destruction of his fine crops; and this of itself, when we consider his isvlated situa- tion, and the hopelessness of restoring them, was enough to cause him very great chagrin. **Gone! all gone!’’ he exclaimed, in a sor- A-SLEIGHING WITH THE Grr: “local’’ of the Buffalo Republic gives the fol- lowing “‘poetical’’ description of the interest- ing amusement : “From daybreak now to savory noon, from noon until the night, when urs the efful- gence of the moon on streets of ghastly white; and all things now but tend to this—the sleighing of the girls. Now Alice in the mir- ror looks, and Mary ties her bonnet, a miracle of tuile and lace, with marabouts upon it, and hearing bells now jingling near, they both ar- range their curls—there’s B. »bby driving up, he's come a-sleighing of the girls. And now beneath the wolf robe they tuck their pretty eet, while o'er the reins with wondrous pains, jobby reigns so neat—the horses all so gaily drest, their harness all complete—my gra- cious, what a swell they cut, # driving w the street; and Bobby also cuts a swell, an cuts the horses, too—and cuts his poor acquain- tances, as crowds he passes through; and now behind the horses’ hoofsa clouded snowwreath whirls; my gracious, what a luxury, this sleighing of the girls. And Bobby, then, to show his skill, drives faster and still faster, and whip in hand, presides o'er all—of ail horse-kiud the master. Around the corner like atop, the sleigh like lightning whirls—the igh goes on——but. ina Soak lie Bobby and the girls. Mora/—Don't put on airs when with the fair. Don’t try to cut a swell—or we'll be bound you way be found where Bob- by was, pell-mell, ail mixed up with embroid- eries, with rosy lips and curle; oh! whata bliss, to end like this, the slaying of the girls.”’ Crriovs Rvssiam Cvstom.—In connexion with the subject of Russian sgriculture, we may advert to the whimsical mode which pre- vails of perpetuating the knowledge of the boundaries of estates. There are no hedges, no trenches, no stone walls in Russia to define the limits of a proprietor’s land ; instead of these, mounds of earth, either natural or artificial- ly thrown up, serve the pe. On these mounds, whenever a new division of the land takes place, or when, as is the case at certain intervals, a new survey is thought necessary, some juvenile serf,unwary enough to be caught on the spot, is stripped in the scholastic fash- ion, and soundly flagellated with willow wands borne by the surveying party. It is not until he bas received a castigation sufficiently im- ressive to rivet the fact upon his memory that e is allowed to escape; and as this species of practical instruction is administered to a twlerable number of juveniles in the course of the route, it is supposed, and with reason, that for fifty years at least somebody will be found to be able to testify unmisiakeably to the locality of the ancient landmarke If the reader is disposed to laugh at this ceremony as an odd application of a barbarous system of mnemocins, he is perfectly at liberty to do 80; but he will do well to recollect that within the memory of the thousands now nail na cisely the same _— prevailed in London, where it was fashion, forty or fifty years _ to use a similar process of fustigation upon the persons of the boys of the charity schools, in order that they might cherish an adequate re- membrance oi the bonds ef their respective parishes.—English Periodscal. A rather amusing scene was witnessed at Columbus, Ohio, post office, the other mora- ing. a rough, ee customer —- for a letter at the general delivery. He re- ceived one and not being sure that it was for him, he asked the clerk to read a few lines to him. The postmaster with bis usual urbanity and natural desire to accommodate, read as follo’ * DearS—— This letter comes a hoppi I take my pen in hand to inform you that we are awl well, and hope you are enjoyin the same blessin ae engl to hear you bave en spree— a : een y the attentive listener, “<< gtop’’ I say! “« That ‘ere letter’s for me; so eA your five cents, and fork that ‘ere doou- mace d mid a general laugh of the bystanders, he vanished Exeisa Wit.—A London wag—one of the wittiest men in the English Metropolis, re- cently dined in company with the well-known ; ice. “Oh! ne. rtune— | Mr. Wakley, the coroner. “‘ Do you like that agua ncr thie a ms ciate ™ ‘ wine, Ws 2?” said the ey. “ He good, f ” co; ‘we } i: reg) . ‘Papa! do not grieve,’’ said a voice ey sie Waki : “ by your side ;”’ coro pos pete et gpd Bag ony white band was | you w like it; there 13 a body tn vt.