Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1856, Page 1

é r S——— THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4s she Star Butidings, corner of Pennsylvania avenue cd Pleventh Sires, By W. D. WALLACH, « ll be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX aND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37} @eats per month. To mail subscribers the sub- sription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY 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. U7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN Ebeniing VOL. VII. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, Star. 1856. NO. 949. THE WEEELY STAR. Whis excetieat Family and News Journai—cen- sus be found in snp cane te pthed os Rte day morning. Stage copy, per aanetinnnets acescobosoucenab chy Five as ae 8 OO covenstS OO 0” Caen, invaniascy im avanes. Single copies (in wrap; ) Can be procs ef paper. Prico—Taxax Cane. — PosTMasTERs Whoact asagents will beallowe 4 commission of twenty per cent. W1GS AND TOUPEES. C= AND STRANGERS ARE RE- spec‘fully 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 Toupecs made on the shortest notice. Also, a assortment of Ladies Back Braids Jast arrived from New York. dec 11—eo3m 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 V ings, all of which has been selected with an es: cial view to the wants of our customers, which we will make to measure in a manner inferior to none, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets. Also, 394 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hotel. jan 23— LL THE NEW BUOKS PUBLISHED received and for sale, at SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE Caspar, by the author of ‘Wide, Wide World.”’ The — jous Story Book, or the ‘‘Good Step other Lances of Lynwood, 2 new juvenile book, by the author of the fleir of Redcliffe. Travels, Voyages, and Adventures of Gilbert Go- ahead, by Peter Parley Mimic Life, by Mrs. Ritchie, formerly Mrs. Mo wal tt Widow Bedott Papers The Hunter’s Feast, or Conversation arouad the Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author of the Scalp Hunters Ten Years among the Mail Bags Fanny Grey, a history of life in a series of six beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight- ful yift for children that we have seen. Blank Books and Stationery of every descrip- tion, at the lowest prices. for sale at SHILLINGTON’S Stationery and Bock Establishment, Odeon Building cor. Pa av. and 4% st. dec 31—t£ BOYS’ WINTER €LOTINING E HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED A large addition to our usually extensive assortment of frst quality Boys’ and Childrens’ CLOTHING, which we will offer to our custora- ers and the public at a 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 hite and colored SHIRTS UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS CAPS, SUSPENDERS, HOSIERY, &., &¢ Making our stock of Boys’ and Children’s Clothing very large and complete. WALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th street, mark was made by M-. Jones after trying one of my American Ramapo Razors. Others have said the same after using my Tally-ho, ora Double Carbonized IXL. There are no tears shed while using one of these Razors. 6. FRANCIS dec 31 490 Seventh st. GIFT BUOKSTURE! GENERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Gift and Miscellaneous BUOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenue and ilth street. GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVERY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Each article {s sold at the usual retail price; and for every doilar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing tue name of some gt. whlch ie presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Watches, Jewelry, Musie, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and Lith st. SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STRANGERS AND 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! 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 muyney invested in the shape of E’ nt Presents, varying in value from Bcentsto SiO. 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.5.,6 do National Encyclopedia. 6 do English do Knights, 4 do Sebepeare inl,4,ors do Waverly Novels, 27 do Humes’ Philosophical Works, 4 do Humes’ History of England, 6 do Macauiay’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 Clark’s Commentaries, 4 do Statesman’s Manual, complete, 3 do Dr. Ures’ Dictionary, 2 do Thos. Dick’s Works, 2 or 5 = lo British Essayist, S ‘Also, Rose Clark, Widow Bedott Papers Crotehets and Quavers, Phanixiana, &c. All of which are offered for sale by the Wash- ington Book Company. Red Fisg and Gift Book Store, under "5 Hotel feb 5-tf H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Penns. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEWELRY, suchas Flor- entine and Romaa Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, an@ 2 vari-' ety of richly chased Gold seomee or any descrip tion, the very latest styles a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted ‘OR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. As id assortment of fne Silverware, Pitch- ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives, Batter and Fruit Kaiyes, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spooas, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., etc. SILVER PLATED WAKE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and : FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaics, Cigar Cases. also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit ever eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, an Opera Glasses. We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not our goods are warranted as represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. U7 Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens repcinted, a: Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. jometers and sect mpror capa Musical Boxes put in t order at short notice. P H FSEMKEN, Jeweler, Dex! DR. YOUNG'S POCKET ESCULAPIUS; Or, Every One his ewn Physician: . KING OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE Medically and Philosopbically ceusidered, as MANHO®@D’S EARLY DECLINE, with di Teetions 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 ; Ulus- trated with Casex Plates, and D ams, from Dr. wheats PRIVATE PRACTICE—to be Consulted out exposure, and with assured ee of success — 25 cents. For sale by the Agent, ALEX. ADAMSON, on Seventh pp ie Post Office. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AN i GRéceRiEs,’ “> FINE @enaral Commission & Forwardi: INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasadineton City, D.C, , N. B —Country Merchants are requested to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. ooz-ly Merchant TAYLOR BROTHERS. HE PIANO USED BY THE TAYLOR Brothers in this city, is a sample instrument from the celebrated manufactory of Lighte, New- ton & Bradbury, New York, and 1s pronounced by these eminent musicians to be one of the finest instruments, as regards A ephasepeematl 9 and bril- llancy of tone, that they have ever listened to. This beautiful instrument, in consequence of being a sample Piano, and sent to us on sale, we are enabled to offer at the low price of $250 We will give a written guarantee with the instrument. Also, always on id, Pianos from the long es- tablished firms of Hallet, Davis & Co., Boston; Knabe, Gaehle & Co., Baltimore, and Bacon & Raven, New York. Old instruments of any kind taken in part payment. JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. feb Li—tr E CONTRACTOR'S BOOK.—One large 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. —— MORE NEW GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, NO. 119 SOUTH SIDE Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C has received an additional supply of Fall and 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 Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings Rich stri and Moire Antique Sash and Boanet Ribbons Swiss and Cambric Bands, Collars and Sleeves Black and col’d Cloths, for Cloaks Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawis With a sos 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 to call before getting fully So re J. H. SMOOT, nov 13-tf United States Patent Office, } Washington, Feb. 13, 1856. Oo THE PETITION OF MICHAEL B. DY- OTT, of Philadelphia, Pa , praying for the extension of a patent granted to him for an im- provement in ‘* Lamps for essential oils,”’ for seven years from the expiration of said Sue’ — takes place on the thirtieth day of May, It is ordered that the said petition be heard at the Patent Officeom Monday, the 19th ‘day of Ma next, at 12 o’clock m.; and all persons are notifi to te aor’ and show cause, if any they have, why said petition ought not to be granted. Persons opposing the extension are required to file in the Patent Office their objections. specially set forth in writing, at least twenty days before the day of hearing; all testimony filed by either party to be used at the said hearing must be taken and transmitted in accordance with the rules of the office, which will be furnished on application. The testimony in the case will be closed on the Sth day of May, 1856; depositions and other pa- pers relied upon as testimony must be filed in the office on or before the morning of that day ; the ar- guments, if any, within ten days thereafter. Ordered. also, that this notice be published in the Union, Intelligencerand Evening Star, Wash- ington, D. C.; Republican, Baltimore Maryland ; Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Pa; and Journal of Commerce, New York, New York; once a week for three successive weeks previous tothe i9th day of May next, the day of hearing. CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. P. 8.—Editors of the above papers will please copy, and send their bills to the Patent Office, and complete assortment at with a paper containing this notice. = iz LANE’S Hat, Cap feb 14 And Gent’s Furn. Store, 434 Pa. avenue. wtf MATS!—HATS!: EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full dec COLUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvinia avenur, corns of 13th st. Cu LES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Berf, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lari, together with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all its sea- sons. c.M bovine had sixteen years experience ina neighboring city, fiatters himself that he will be able to keep a choice selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate charges and Strict personal attention to the wants of his cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. jan 23—2aw2m File he ee Oo eee DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. RS. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful Skylight, and engaved an Assistant Operator. (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 Cents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one doliar. . ‘ate Canvine Particular attention paid to Copy: ruerre- otypes, Oil Paintings, &c.,&c. _—_ ts. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- eos i> Rooms—401 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and 1. jan 21-t£ CUFSIN WAREKOOM, &c. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERWA- J. KERS—residence418 Seventh mreet, between @ and H streets. (2 Toe Interments procured in any ground ercemetery. Cofflne, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages, Hearse, and every article for {nterments of the best quality furnished at short notice, cn the Most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the Might. Having the exclusive right of See Patent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time. Jy 1l—ly ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shep and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue, South side, between Sth and 10th Pitvxe PROVIDED HIMSELF TH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for ea properly conducting hts 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 COF FINS of all sizes, alway$ 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 on tbe premises, orders will be New oe attended to at all hours feb 7-ly a 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 a to which weare constantly making additions. New Music 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. avemue, det. 9th and 10th sts, feb 2-tf VALENTINES! VALENTINES! ASELENDID ASSORTMENT OF COMIC and Sentimental VALENTINES, wholesale and retail JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. feb 11-tf ee ACAULY’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, vol 3d, this day received. jan9 FRANCK TAYLOR, ALENTINES! VALENTINES! At 306 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts, fedb JOHN F. ELLIS. ate eee (Leeks, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. GOLD WATCHES from $23 to $150 SILVER WATCHES from $3 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 at CLOCKS. R A GOUD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS st be excelled, and his prices will not hight, cannot be > an is prices ight- en you. He triese one thoroughly, himself, sad thee, who buy of him are sure to get & good one or have their money refunded. jan [Rrontanr TO GUITARISTS.—A very large collection of new and old standard Guitar Songs and Pieces, just received at our Music and Piano Store, 306 Penna. avenue, feb 16 JOHN F. ELLIS. OFFICIAL. Treasury Department, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given (o 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 percent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per 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% 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 1st of June next, a premium 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 In addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Depatiment 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. NEW YORK HATS. WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN want of Hats to bear in ery mind that the plan which I adopted six months ago, of selling HATS and CAPS at greatly reduced prices, for cash only, is in success- ful operation, consequently those who y cash have the benefit of cash, and are not charged twenty-five per cent. extra profit to offsct bad debts. The very best and most fashionable DRESS HATS, at $3 50, equal to any usually sold at $5, and the best #3 Hat south New York; anda firsterate, durable, and fashionable Hat, $2 50. A full supply of black and brown FELT HATS, and Childre«’s Fancy Goods, at very !ow prices. Smail profits and quick sales is the motto. ANTHUNY, Practical Hatter, Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, Opposite Dexter’s Hotel. 41 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 French calf, or no sale, which I offer fur the un- precedented low price of $362}. I have shown them to competent judges, who pronounce them = be the 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 Competition is out of the question. All! askis for gentlemen to come and see for themselves ‘erms positively cash. 6—eo3m S. P. HOOVER, Tren Hall Beet, Shee and Trunk Establish- mt, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVED FOR LA- dies’, Gents’ sses’, and Children’s SNOW OV SHC », Gum Boots, 1 Gossimer ani ndals. Jso, Buckskin lined Shoes, double sole and water-proof Boots, all of which I will sell low for cash. All in want please call and examine for your- selves. 8 Pp. HOOVER, - Tron Hall, bet. 9th amd 10th sts., Pa. av. 0 jan EUREKA! THE SECRET DISCOVERED, Gibbs's Vegetable Balsam FOR RESTORATION OF THE HAIR, jhe REMOVES SCURF AND DANDRUFF, and cures all Diseases of the Scalp The discovery of this invaluable remedy was brought about by the ample opportunitles its in- ventor has had in the course of twenty en ex- rience of testing the vexatious and disappoint- ng effects of almost every other article of the kind upon the human head, and having succeeded in preducing a wash which hundreds of the citi- zens of Washington are ready to testify as unfail- ing in its results, it is recommended to the public with a full conviction of its permanent and beau- tifying effects, both as a strengthener and a restor- ative, while itis warranted in all cases to sto the hair from falling out. For sale wholesale and retail at J. H. GIBBS’ Hair Dressing Establish- ment, Willards’ Hotel, and at his Hair Manufac- Lets bos Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. feb 11—eolm* Y MARY ANN. 200 copies more just published at the Music aad Piano Store of JNU. F. ELLIS, 305 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. jan 6—tf EW BOUKS AT TAYLOR & MAURY’S. IN Dunlop’s Digest of the Laws of the United P. States, 1 vol, complete, $7 50 Macaulay’s England, 4 vols complete for $1. feb6 Bookstore, near 9th st. ‘I\HE BOSTON AMERICAN ALMANAC for 1556 received this day. jan i FRANCK TAYLO EW MUSIC received weekly at the Plano Store af JOHN F. ELLIS. _ Jan 29 re “3 VALENTINES. UST RECEIVED AND OPENED, A FRESH invoice of the latest and best English VAL- ENTINES, at THE LAKES, 501 Penn. avenue, near Adams’ Tess Also, FANCY GUODS and STATIONERY, at THE LAKES. feb 12 ISS MURXAY’S AMERICA. —Letters from the United States, Cuba, and Canada, by the Hon. Amelia M. Murray, $1 The Attache in Madrid; or, Sketches of the Court of Isabella 11, $1 The Naturalization Laws of the United States, 25 cents Clement ik ontilgs Angus B. Reach, 38¢ feb 13 LOR & MAURY’S _ Bookstore, near 9th st. UST PUBLISHED— American Military Review Polka Cashmere Schottisch Amy’s Cottage Home = loadin Spiwsiasta hese are by that popular composer Stewart Macauley, and we recommend them as being very pretty. Remember, at the Great Music Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, feb 19 306 Pa. avenue. RAWING AND MATHEMATICAL IN struments, in cases, imported by the under- signed, from Europs; various sizes and styles, | it prices ing from $1 75 upwards. a See SERA CK TAYLOR. ¥ MARKY ANN.—JUST RECEIVED AT the Music Depot. GEO. HILBUS, b 15 Agent. FVUOREIGN MUSIC, from the best Eu Topean composers, just received at the Music Depot EO. HILBUS, Agent. VERY LARGE INVUICE OF MUSIC this day received at the Music Depot. feb 15 GEO. HILBUS, Agent. TAKE NOTICE. Ath WHO WISH TO KEEP WARM AND take care of their health will do well to call at LANE’S, who has a full stock of warm Under- shirts and Drawers, Socks, Gloves, Muffiers, and Robes and Shawls, and wil: sell them cheap for cashat LANE’S Gents Furnishing Store, 221 Pa. avenue. ee REUMERY AND TOILET GOODS, cheap, tJOHNF.iLLIS’S. feb 16-tr AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia. Capital..........+4+..++++8300,000! ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- TALC oe eeereveeerseeesceneeerccesees $110,604 00 Stocs of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Cash on hand...., 5 31,856 30 Bills receivable, consistin notes and short loans. Stock notes ....... g of Marine 236.943 70 $14,386 00 51,939 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during THE VOBTeeeeesseeseceseeesces sevens SLIZ812 05 Paid for losses and expenses during thE YeBr.ccccccesccccecoceceves 71,133 04 PM. MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this No charge for [sacs A So Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over R. Morrow’s Exchange Ottice, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue. feb 7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JE ARV and SILVERWARE, would res fally solicit the attention of those who desire a good article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keeping and durable qualities, for which a suftable 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 The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, ES re- Repeating, Musical’ and other WATCI trea Peiso JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the sULDEN WATCH, jen 4—3imn Washington, D.C. CHORD BROTHERS, BANERS UY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europa; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPE®. Investment paying 10% and over, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times are: and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of ail denominations. Land Warrants located in lowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. EPERGNES AND PLATEAU. Large Plated Waiters, . OYSTER TUREENS, Dishes, Cake Baskets, Bowls ior Cutl uperior Cutlery, Silver Tea Sets, re Pitchers, Waiters, MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY SAMUEL KIRK & SON, GOLD & SILVERSMITHS, 172 BALTIMORE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD. Jan 31—1m SEASUNABLE GUODS. MROUN H SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE 8ST., Georgetown, D. C., has received the following SEASONABLE GOODS: 1 ease (1100 yards) perfectly undressed Shirting Cotton, manufactvred to order, ani can be re- commended, at 12} cts 1 case (1050 yards) undressed and extra heavy do. at 1236 cts 1case New York and Bates Mills do. 5-4 bleached and brown Sheeting Cotton 10 4 and 12-4 do. oO. Richardson’s and Barklie’s Shirting Linens Sheeting and Pillow-case Linens Damask Table Linens, Bird’s Eye & Huckaback W hite isrilliante, Cambrics and Plaid Muslins Plain blue, pink, buff and mode colors Mouselin de Laines French Worked Collars and Sets, with other Beasonable Goods i> Wishing to make room for Spring Goods. every description of Winter Goods will be offered at very reduced prices for cash, or to prompt cus- tomers. JOHN H. SMOOT. feb 13-tr GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons to Dr. COS* BY, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, for Den- tal operations for a number of years, and 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. B. W. Towles, M.D. John F. Miller, M.D. G. F. Chamberlin, Mi. D., DDS. Samuel P. Brown, M.D: B. M. Francisco, M.D. 290, corner of nov d7—6m* D ©. H, Harrie, M.D. Wythe Tinsiey, M.D Office over Ford & Bro,’s, No. 11th street and Pa avenue VALENTINES—VALENTINES! UTCHINSON & MUNRO HAVE JUST opened one of the largest and best assorted stocks of VALENTINES ever before offered in this city, and are prepred to furnish them at about half the prices usually charged, at their Fancy and Perfumery Store, on the Avenue, be- tween 9th and 10th streets. feb9 ALENTINES. “A large assortment of Comicand Sentiment- al Valentines for sale low, by E. K. LUNDY, feb9 128 Bridge street, Georgetown P USSIA RED LEATHER—FOR SALE, 1,000 skins. : oY HENRY A. GANE, 27 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts. feb 6-a3w* . a 1OLINCELLOS —TWO FINE NEW IN- struments just received, and for sale low at JOHN F. ELL1S’S Great Music Store. feb 16—tr ILL NET TWINE—A PRIME ARTICLE and good assortment for sale by « E. K. LUNDY, feb9 128 Bridge street, Georgetown. Ts OFFICIAL ARMY REGISTER, 1856, price 50 cents, for sale in Washington by TAYLOR & MAURY, feb 15—tr Bookstore, near 9th st. 9-4 ver 11-4 peed Swing? or TS, very chea) jue and gray French Mering and erino Plaids uilled Skirts, Hgsiery and Gloves White, red and yellow Flannels With many other Winter Goods to be closed out cheap. = WM. R. RILEY, Cor. 8th st., opposite Centre Market. jan 22—1m CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE. ERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or — = cones of poor a hand, wi! us prepared at mes to pur- chase thelr =e ste or — articles as they wish to dispose of. Call see —. BONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh st , bet. I and K. feb 19-eod GOOD INVESTMENT iE 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 Vi and Tennessee do Illinois Internal Imp’t Bonds of 1847. ‘The above securities are un eres safe. SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FANT & co., jan %—1m Bankers, 352 Pa. avenue. EVENING STAR. A THANKSGIVING SCENE. Adelaide Talbot was beautiful and lovely in her youth, dearly loved by all, best by those of her own fireside circle; she was, in- deed, the richest gem in that circle. When the long lashes were lifted from her ever changing cheeka, you could look into the very soul of the high minded, sunny-hearted girl. Six years before she had stood in her father’s low parlor on Thanksgiving eve—she had atood before that father and mother to whose faces she lifted her soul speaking eyes, the bride of an hour. And asthe good mother’s raspberry wine, carefully reserved for the oc- casion, went round, she dreamed not that in the cup there lurked a demon that should overthrow the altar just erected. Caleb Reynolds was now a drunkard, and a deserter from his home. He had enlisted, it was thought, in an hour of intoxication—but his wife was left to learn it from other lips He went without one word of farewell to the Pisin of Mexico, and never since had she eard from him Poor Adelaide carried her crushed heart back to her father’s house, longing only t be laid inthe grave Have you ever seen a tree in stern forests blighted by ‘ gird ling,”’ as the woodman calls it~cut ‘off from its connection with the life-giving earth, and then left to wither for years? I never pass such a tree without thinking of the slow death ot the heart to which some writer has strik ingly compared it. It was thus that Adelaide stood a the other plants of her father’s nurture. Have you ever seen from such a girdled tree a shoot spring out, and striking down its fibres, form a feeble connection with the bark below, and sustain a sure though sickly life in the tree? It was thus that lit- tle Robert came to bind a few broken fibres from her earthly hopes and dreams of earth But we are forgetting our Thanksgiving None of the aunties forget it, however, or the cousins; and by the time Farmer Talbot's big eleigh had been emptied twice upon the old, spirnkled stone steps, all were brought home from church and all were there—all except two unaccountable stragglers, “the boys,’’ as two stripplings, nearly six feet high, con- tinued to be called, who were cultivating the sciences in acollege not apr miles away. And why were they not there? So ques- tioned gery one, and grandmamma did not answer, but only wiped her spectacles every few minutes with her apron, and peered out of the southwest window. Meanwhile the new comers were all clustered in the sitting room, making a merry use of the interlude between tervice and dinner. There was Robert, the eldest son, with his romping family and anxious looking wife. There was Charlotte—nobody knew her by that name— Lottie, blooming in her prime, and managing her little ones to acharm. Next to her sat a pale, stiff looking cousin from the nearest fac- tory village. Last, but not least, though she was but a little one, was the school ma’ am— the youngest of her father’s flock—the laugh- iug, fun-loving Susie. She was not beautiful, as Addie had been. but there was such u world of good nature in her low, broad fore- head, und dimpled cheeks, that you loved her at firstsight. I will not attempt her portrait, for I do not know that she sat still long enough to have it taken, except in church. ihis day she was here, and everywhere among the children, kissing one. romping with another and then tossing up Robert’s babe to the ter- ror of its mamma and the delight of all others “ You must let me go and help grandmamma take up the turkey, indeed, you must,” cried Susan, laughing, as she pushed through the doorway, followed by the whole scampering troop. One had sprung from the top of the arm-chair to her shoulder, and sat crowning like a parrot on his perch, As she advanced towards the kitchen the outer door was thrown open, and * A merry Thanksgiving to you'’’ burst from the lips of the intruders, amid the renewed shouts of the boisterous brood. **Bless me, where did you drop from?” cried the mother, dropping ber ladle into the coals in her surprise. “Why, brothers, we never heard your sleigh- bells?’ exclaimed Susan, throwing off her encumbrances, and heartly welcoming the young collegians. *I dare say not,’’ cried Edward as he knocked the snow from hi tered another sort of vehicle—hey, Will ?”” “The fact ’ exclaimed Will, ‘that we started with sunrise this morning, but met with a most provoking ‘ break-down’’ by the way. So, not to be cheated out of our Thanks- giving, we footed itthrough the drifts. We've lost Parson Wood’s sermon but we are in time for mother’s dinner; and i assure you the walk has given us a pair of appetites ”’ So they sat down to dinner at last, all the loving and merry ones. Grandfather hushed them for a moment, while he lifted his bronzed hands over the huge platter, and invoked bountiful Heaven in a lengthy but fervent blessing. Then followed the usual clattering, and—put I need not describe it, you see it as wellas Ido The ‘‘ wish bone,”’ (a great prize that.) fell to the share of the shyest one, little blue-eyed Nelly, who carefully wrapped it in her white apren, as a sacred treasure. ** Coz, may I break it with you ?”’ screamed her cousin Harry from the other end of the table. ‘No, I am going to break’’— ““With whom, I should like to know ?” ““With Aunt Susie, then,’’ said the little dove, nestling mildly towards her side. “ Aunt Susie! Aunt Susie would look finely breaking a wish bone.”’ “ And why not, Master Harry ?”’ said Susan, merrily. ‘I assure you I have broken more than one at this table.”’ “And did your wishes ever come to pass— did they, Aunt Susie ’”’ cried a score of voices at once. “ Yes, did they ever Aunt Susie ?’’ chimed in Edward, casting up from his plate a side- long, demure glance, that brought the blushes and dimples to her cheeks. Susie had seen some quiet little flirtations. Suddenly her face grew serious. She caught Adelaide’s expression of countenance as the latter quietly rose from the table and made some excuse for withdrawing. The wish-bone was broken to a charm— snapped exactly in the middle to the infinite amusement of the juveniles, who had been making bets on the result. : The babies went to sleep at the right hour precisely, and were packed into their snug little cradles, with blanketsand pillows. The eldest of the company were ensconced in a corner to play button, and the brothers and sisters clustered in quiet little knots. Wil- liam and Susan sat by the window, not to sentimentalize over the moonlight that came flickering through the fleecy clouds, but to gather up the threads of a confidential cete-a- tete, to chat of college scrapes. and—saye the mark !—school ma am’s rogueries. bless the dear old fingers that had kept so many feet warm'—and Susie, the modern substitute, a crochet purse to net “William,”’ said Susie, lowering her voice at a pause in the conversation, and glancing v furtively, “what think you of Adie, to-day?” Wiiliam stole a glance around. ‘“ Much as usual, is she not, poor thing?” “See how she sits here with ber fingere moving through baby’s curls, and her eyes fixed on vacancy.” ‘This was her wedding night, you know.” *‘L tell you, Willie, that Addie loves Rey- nolds with all her heart yet, as truly as she ever did on that evening. She has never spoken his name, even to me, since the day her father forbade it to be mentioned in his presence ; but there is something terrible in this statue-like grief of hers,’’ A sharp quick bark under the window ar- rested the conversation. “Be quiet, Growler, old fellow; what are you about ?’’ shouted William, -and he was still. Dear, silent Adelaide now brought around the tray of nuts and apples, and every one tried to make her smile as he took a share, but hor smile was as faint as moonlight on an icy lake. Alarry and Nelly had called aunt Susie over to the corner to name thei: were silent for a few mane "the auick bark came again from the dog, followed by a low protracted growl. Edward jumped up to investigate matters, but before he reached the door it was opened slowly but firmly, and a tail, pale ~ ape stepped within it and stood silently. The sudden paralysis of surprise bound every voice. A moment more, and with a faint and desperate cry, Adelaide dropped her boy from her lap, and sprang across the room to her husban As his arm closed around her, and her head sank like a broken lily on his shoulder, farmer Talbot started as stung by a bitter memory. His arm was raised, and his white locks float- ed back. ‘ Pather !”” It was Susan’s voice, choked with agony as she sprang to catch the hand of the old man. The uplifted hand fell, and all was hushed for one long moment. ‘Come you as a reformed man, Caleb Rey- nolds!’’ “Farmer Talbot’s tone was firm, mete se “I do by the help of God, my father,” the stranger solemnly answered Father Talbot threw a glare of the candle on bis features ‘Caleb Reynolds never spoke like that,”’ and the old man modulated each word as if to steady his trembling voice. Have you signed the temperance pledge.’ “I have sigued it, and I sia kept it for more than a vear.”’ “Then, my son,”—and the old man’s hand was extended, but his voice was choked. He bowed himself down, and wept like a child But the arms hung loosely around Caleb Reynold’s neck; the surprise had been too sudden, and gentle Addie had fainted. Nor till they had won back the life tide to her cheeks, and seen her again in the arms of her husband, turning to him that soul full of earn- estness that her early years had worn—not till then—did the others approach to welcome, with tearful embraces, their long lost brother. *‘ And is this our boy, Addie, whom I never saw?’’ murmured Caleb, pressing his lips to little round forehead of the sieeper. She ied by her tears. question further was asked; but Caleb soon spoke of his wanderings. Wounded in battle, and brought to the point of death he had listened to the angel Reflection. But with reflection and good resolutions came also remorse and despair. Who should win back to him the forfeited affections of his wife? It was then that the lesson learned on his moth- er’s knee came beaming up through the gloom of years squandered in dissipation. He went to the fountain of peace and drank of the liy- ing water. Having fixed and finished hie term of probation, he sought again his home. “I knew,”’ said he, “you would all be as- sembled here to-night; and I lingered, shiver- ing, long before I could man my heart tocome in among you.’’ “« Brother,’’ exelaimed more voiees than one. The clock in the corner struck nine—it was the hour of prayer. Farmer Talbot leid his head on his family bible. and wi his eyes “Come, my children, let us give thanks to God, for this my son was dead and is alive again—was lost, and is found.’’ 2 —___ Coup Feer.—Hall’s Journal of Health says that cold feet are the avenues to death of mul- titudes every year; it isa sign of imperfect circulation, of want of vigor, of consumption. Noone can be well whose feet are habitually cold. When the blood is equally distributed to every part of the body there is general good health. If there be less blood at one point there is coldness; and not only so, there must be more than is natural at some part of the system, there is fever, that ie unnatural heat or oppression. In this case of cold feet the amount of blood wanting there collects ataome other part of the body which happens to be weakest. to be least able to throw a barricade against the in-rushingenemy Hence, when the lungs are weakest, the extra blood gathers there in the shape of a common cold, or often spitting blood. Clergymen, other public speakers, and singers, by improper exposures often render the throat the weakest part; to such cold feet gives hoarseness, or a raw, burn - ing feeling, most felt at the bottom of the neck. To others again, whose bowels are weak though over eating or drinking spiritu- ous liquors, cold feet gives various degrees of derangement, from common looseness up to di- arrhoea or dysentery; and so we might go through the whole body, but for the present this is sufficient for illustration If you are well, let yourseif alone. But to those whose feet are inclined to be cold we st As soon as you get upin the morning put both feet intoa basin of cold water, so as to come half way to the ankles, keep them in half a minute, rubbing them vigorously; wipe them dry and hold them to the fire, if conveni- ent in cold weather, until every part of your feet feels as dry as your hand, then put on your socks or stockings. On going to bed at night draw off your steck- ings and hold your feet to the fire ten or fifteen minutes, until dry, and goto bed. This isa most pleasing operation, and fully repays for the trouble of it. Noone can sleep well or refreshing with cold feet. All Indians and hunters sleep with their feet to the fre. Never step from bed with the naked feet on an uncarpted floor. I have known it to be the exciting cause of months of illness. Wear woolen, cotton or silk stockings, which- ever keep the feet most comfortable; do not let the experience of another be your guide, for dif- ferent persons require different articles; what is good for a person whose feet are naturally damp, cannot be good for one whose feet are dry. Thedonkey who had his bag of salt light- ened by swimming a river advised his com- panion, who was loaded down with a sack of wool, to do the same, and having no more sense than a man or woman, he plunged in, and in a moment the ‘wool abso; the water, in- creased the burden many fold, and bore him with it to the bottom. Wao Frowen Dat Car?—As a very re- spectable colored gentleman of Boston, a dealer in second-hand clothing, was passing down Brattle street his poset business, some evil disposed person, coming up behind him, threw the frozen carcass of acat and hit him on the back. Instantly wheeling to the right- about face, the insulted citizen exclaimed, in a voice half choked with indignatfon ; “1—I—TD d give five dollars toany gemmen who would point out de noxious individual who frowed dat ‘‘freezd”’ cat at me.’ Hs was Kigur.—The following answer was made to a young lady who had sent her lover a kiss—in a letter : Hay to my little absent friend— ‘ in your letter a But, ab ¥ the tall charm ts lost In kisses that arrive by p»st ; ‘That frait can only tasteful When gathered, melting, from the tree ! ara -minded woman in Chelsea has her own maiden name engraved upon the street door-plate. Mer husband, she says, lives with her—not herself with her husband. A distinction with a difference i> The ——— of the recent State census of husetts are at length published in the Boston Reem. The wtal population of the whole three hundred and A rompers ‘towns is given at 1,133,123,