Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1856, Page 1

fUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (ZXCEPT SUNDAY,) # the Star Buildings, corner tansylvania “= pk somas aad joiner Ry By W. D. WALLACH, @ill be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 374 @cats per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY CENTS a year in advance, FWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. i" SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN?. UNITED STATES MAIL. Post Orrice DarantMent February 9, 1586. ROPOSALS for conveying the mails of the United States from July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1867, in the States of MAINE, NEW HAMP- SHIRE, and NEW YORK; from July 1, 1865, to Juze 30, 1859, in the States of VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, and FLORIDA; and from July 1, 1856, to June 3, 1858, in the States of ALA- BAMA, MISSISSIPPI; LOUISIANA, TEXAS, ARKANSAS, MISSOURI, Territories of KAN- SAS, NEBRASKA, and MINNESOTA, Stat of IOWA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, IND ANA, ILLINOIS, KENTUCKY, and TEN- NESSEE ; will be received atthe Contract Office of this Department until 3, p m.,of April 14 next, to be decided by the 7th May following, on the routes and in the times herein 5 5 (Being, for the most part, routes established by act of Congress of March 3, 1355.) MAINE. Prim July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1867. 150 From Gardiner, by West Gardiner, Litch- field, South Monmouth, and Wales, to ——— miles and back, three times a ‘Wee! Leave Gardiner Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Yam Arrive et Sabatus same days by 8 p m Leave Sabatus Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9a m Arrive at Gardiner same ve pm. 151 From West Lebanon to Great N.H., 9 miles and back, three times a_week Leave West Lebanon Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 am Arrive at Great Falls same — by 10¥ am Leave Great Falls Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 4 = Arrive at West Lebanon same days by 6% m. in Fe a Alfred, by Waterboro’ Centre and Hollis Centre, to Bar Mills, 17 miles and back, six times a week Leave Alfred daily, except Sunday. Arrive at Bar Mills same day by 10a m Leave Bar Mills daily, except Sunday, at 4 m alive at Alfred same day yen 168 From Le by Ames’s Mills,to North Carmel, i2 miles and back, once a week Leave yr Saturday atS am Arrive at North Carmel same day by 18 m Leave North Carmel Saturday at 1 pm yrom Brewer Wiliage, by” Etat ‘Orrington, 1 From Brewer , by is Mouse of Ephraim Goodale, jr., the He- wey Settlement and Bucks’s Millis, to Bucksport, 15 miles and beck, once a week Leave Brewer Village Wednesday at 7 am Arrive at Bucksport same day by lla m Leave Bucksport Wednesday at 12m Arrive at Brewer V fe same day by 4pm 136 From West Trenton, by Eden, Salis’ Cove, and Hull's Cove, to East Eden, 1 miles and back, three times a week to Eden, and twice s week residue. Leave West Trenton Monday, Wednesday, and og hey lpm Arrive at Ei See ol bas Leave Eden Wednesday and Friday at 2 pm Arrive at East den same days by 4 Leave East Eden Wednesday aad t6am Priaay atspm Arrive at Eden same days by 6 pm Leave Eden Monday, y and Fri- day at6 pm Arriveat West Trenton same days by 8 pm. 156 From East Newport, by Stetson, to Exeter, 13 miles and back, twice a week Leave East Newport Wednesday and Sat atSam lantecst Exeter same days by 12 m Leave Exeter Wedaesday and Saturday atl m anion at East Newport samedays by 4 p m. 137 From East Machias, by Plantation No. 4, to Cooper, 20 miles and back, once a week Leave Bast Machias Saturday at 7am Arrive at C same day by 12 m Leave Coo) urday at 1pm Arrive at East Machias same day by6 p m- NEW HAMPSHIRE. From July 1, 1956. to June 30, 1867. 2 From West Rumney, by a corner of Groton, Cheever’s Corner, in Dachester, and the River Koad, to Bast Canaan, 16 miles and back, twice a week Leave West Rumney Tuesday and Satur- day atSam Arrive at East Canaan same days by 1 pm Leave Kast Canaan Tuesday and Saturday a2pm Anivest West Rumney same days by es m. 238 From Winchester, by Richmond, to Fitz- wiiliam, 13 miles and back, three timesa week Leave Winchester Monday, Wednesday, and Friday atsam Arrive at Fitzwilliam same Sg bse oe am Leave Fitzwilliam Monday, esday, and Friday at 12m Arrive at Winehester same days by 3 pm. NEW YORK. From July 1, 185, to June 20, 1957. 1476 From Churubusco, to Froatier, 4% miles and back, once a week Leave Churubusco Saturday at 18 m Arrive at Frontier same day by 1 pm Leave Frontier Saturday at 14 a Arrive a: Churubusco same day by 1g pm. 1477 From Cortlandt Village, to Groton, 10 miles and back, three times a week Leave Cortlandt V e Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday at m Arrive at Groton same days by 4 pm Leave Groton Monday, Wednesday and Friday at6am Arrive at Cortlandt Village same days by cam Proposals for six times a week service are invited. 476 From Newark Valley, to Ketehumville, miles and baok, once a week Leave Newark Vall-y Schemcron tee 9am Arrive at Ketchumviile same day by lla m Leave Ketchumville Tuesday at 1 Es Arrive at Newark Valley sime day by3 pm. Proposals for twice a week service are in- vited. 1479 From Lewiston, by Dickersonville, to Cam- bria, 14 miles and back, once a weék Leave Lewiston Saturday at | pm Arrive at Cambria same day by 5 pm Leave Camb: is Saturday at7am Arrive at Lewiston same day by 10a m. 1480 From Prattsburgh, by Riker’s Hollow, to North Cohoctoa, 10 miles and back, once aweek Leave Frattsburgh Friday at § am Arrive at North Cohocton sume day by 11 am Leave North Cobocton Friday atl pm Arrive at Prattsburgh same day by 4 p m. Pro for twice a week service are in- vited. 1481 From Randolph, Conewango, Leon, and New Albion, to Oattaraugus, 1S milesand back, onee a week Leave Randolph Tuecday at6am Arrive at Cattaraugus same day by Ila m Leave Cattaraugus Tuesday at | p m Arrive at Randolph same day by 6 p m Pro ls to stop at Cattaraugus or Leon will be considered ; also, for tri-weekly service. M42 From Redford, by Harris's Millis, Union Falls, and Bloomingdale, to S:ranac Lake, 33 miles and back, once a week Leave Redford ‘Tuesday at7am Arrive at Saranac Lake same day by 6 pm Leave Saranac Lake Wednesday at 7am Arrive at Kedford same day by 6 p m. Ms3 From Woodhull, by East Troupsburgh, to ‘Troupsburgh, 10 miles and back, once a week Leave Woodbul! Tuesday at 5 pm Arrive at froupsburgh same day by 74 pm Leave Troupsburgh Tuesday creed m Arrive at Woodhull same day by 45 p m. Proposals for two trips a week are invited. M314 From Dryden, by Harford, to Killawog, 17 miles and back, once a week Leave Dryden Thursday at 7am Arrive at Killawog same day by 12m Leave Kiliawog ‘Thursdsy at if m Arrive at Dryden same day by 6 p m. 1#S From Dryden to Marathon, 15 miles and back, oncea week Leave den Tuesday at 7 am Arrive at Marathon same day by liam Leave Marathon Tuesday at 1 p m Arrive at Vac same day by Proposals to Include Harford invited. Sm. Lapeer are VIRGINIA. From July 1, 1396, to Jume 30, 1859. Arrive at Wheeling same day by 8 pm Leave Wheeling Thursday af 3 am Arrive at Cameron same day by 6 pm Eben ° ig Sta + VOL. VII. 9833 From Prilliman’s, (Franklin county,) by Grenville, to Rough and Ready Mills, Cleo county,) 17 miles and back, onee a Wee! Leave Prilliman’s Monday at 7am retard Rough and Ready Mills sameday m y Leave Rough and Ready Mills Monday at lpm relent where same day by 6 fone ‘rom ysville, (Taylor county,) by Fair- view, to Grastane, 10 miles and back, once a week Leave eg hme Saturday at 10am Arrive at Grassland same day by 1 pm Leave Grassland Saturday at 6 am Arrive at Claysville same day by 9 a m. 5835 From Parkersburg, by Buena Vista, Wells, and Sandy, to Jackson C. H., 40 miles and back, once a week Leave Parkersburg Thursday at 6 am Arrive at Jackson C. H. same day by 8 pm Leave Jackson C. H. Wednesday at 6 am Arrive at Parkersburg same day by 8 p m. for semi-Wweekly service are in- te 5236 From Dublin Depot, (Pulaski county ) by Dublin, Draper’s Vall and Cedar Mount, to Max Meadows Depot, 26 miles and back, once a week Leave Dublin Depot Tuesday atS am Arrive at Max Meadows Depot same day by 3pm — Max Meadows Depot Wednesday at am Arrive at Dublin Depot same day bye m. Proposals to commence at Draper’s Valley, and for semi-weekly service, are invited. 6337 From New Californis, by Three Forks of Reedy, and Sandyville, to Ravenswood, 33 miles and back, once a week Leave New California Monday at 7am Arrive at Ravenswood same day by 6 pm Leave Ravenswood Tuesday at 7am Arrive at New California same da) by 6pm. @3 From Leadsviile, by Job Triplet’s, and Thomas 8S. Whites, to Mouth of Seneca, 30 miles and back, oncea week Leave Leadsville Thursday at Sam Arrive at Mouth of Seneca same day by 6 pm Leave Mouth of Seneca Friday at 8am Arrive at Leadsviile same day by 6 pm. Proporals to commence at Beverly, omitting Leadsville, are invited. $230 From Weston, by Keysville and Marple’s Store, to Burnersville, 25 miles and back, once a week Leave Weston Tuesday at 5a m Arrive at Burnersville s1me day by 12 m Leave Burnersville Tuesday at 1 pm Arrive at Weston same day by 8 p m. 3240 From Arnoldsburg, (Gilmer county,) by Knottsville, to Davison Atkins, on Sandy Creek, once a week Bidders tos'ate distance and proposesched ule il From Winchester, 3 Gainesborough and Bloomery, to Paw Paw, 36 miles back, once a week Leave Winchester Tuesda’ Arrive at Paw Paw same Bet 2pm Leave Paw Paw Monday at 11% am Arrive at Winchester same day by 10 pm Proposals for twice a week, also for three Umes a week service, are invited. 5212 From Toll Gate No. iv, on the Northwest- ern Tnmpike, (Doddridge county,) by Middlebourne and Shirley, to Sisteraville, 38 miles and bark, once a week Leave Toll Gate No. 10 Tuesday at6am Arrive at Sistersville same day by 6 pm Leave Sistersville Monday at 6 am Arrive at Toll Gate No. 10 same day b76 Pro atdam eals for twice a week service ere in- $248 From Holliday’s Cove, by Freeman’s Land- ing and New Cumberland, to Fairview, 12 miles and back, once a week Leave Holliday’s Cove Friday atS am Arri it Fairview same day by 12m airview Friday at 1 pin Arrive at Holliday’s Cove same day by 5 m. Ploposate for twice a week service are in- vited. @U From Rrcoon to White Day Glades, (Tay- lor countv,) 6 miles and back, once a week Leave Racoon Wednesday at 1 pm Arrive at White Day Glades same day by 3 m Laave White Day Glades Wednesday at 4 pm Arrive at Racoon same day by 6 pm. 585 From Janelew,by White’s Store, Fink’s Creek, John Husk’s Settlement, on Fink’s Creek, to ‘Troy,on the Parkersburg and Staunton Turnpike, 23 miles and baok, once a week Leave Janelew Friday at am Arrive at Troy same day by 6 pm Leave Troy Saturday atS am Arrive at Janelew same diy by ce m. S46 From __ C. H. to Fayetteville, Tenn., once a wee Bidders will state distance and proposea schedule. AT Prom Wayne C.H. by Warfield, Ry Pigeon Creek, to Logan C H., Va miles and back, once a week Leave Wayne C. H. Monday at6am Arrive at Logan C. H. next day by 6 pm Leave la? C.H Wednesday at6am Arrive at Wayne C. H_ next day hye 9248 From Up; ‘alls, of Coal River, by Forks of Coal, Manninsville, and Briar Creek to P-ytona, (Boone county.) 26 miles and back. once a week Leave Up; 7 Falls of Coal Friday at 8am Arrive at Peytona same day by 6 pm Leave Peytona Thursday at 8 a m Arrive at Upper Falls of Coal same day by 6pm. 49 From Point Pleasant, crossing the Kanawha River, via Mercer’s Kottom, Hereford and Upland, to Mud Bridge, (Cabell county,) 34 miles and back, ence a week Leave Point Pleasant Thursday at7 am Arrive at Mud Bridge same day by 7 pm Leave Mud Bridge Friday at? am Arrive at Point Pleasant same day by 7pm. 250 From Point of Rocks, Md., to W: ford, Va.,12 miles and back, once a week Leave Point of Rocks Saturday at 1 pm Arrive at Waterford same day by 5 pm Leave Waterford Saturday at § am Arrive at Point of Rocks same day by 12m. $261 From Lewisburg, via Blue Suiphur Springs, to Raleigh, 50 miles and back, once a week Leave Lewisburg Wednesday at 6am Arrive at Raleigh next day by 12m Leave Raleigh Thursday at 3 pm Arrive at Lewisburgh next day Le —— for twice a week serv! and 770 6pm. ee are in- NORTH CAROLINA. Prom July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1860. $688 From Clinton, in Sampson county to George pean 14 mfles and back, once a wee! Leave Clinton Monéay at7 am Arrive at Rebinson’s same day by 18m Leave Robinson’s Monday at 1 pm Arrive at Clinton same day by 6 3 m. $809 From Eagle Rock to Earps! ”, 8 miles and back, once a week Leave K le Rock Monday at8am Arrive at same day by lla m Leave boro’ Monday at 12 m Arrive at le Rock same day by 3 p m. From Goldsboro’ to Jerieho, 15 miles and back, once a week Leave Goldsboro’ Monday at 7am Arrive at Jericho same day by 12 m Leave Jericho Monday at q m Arrive at Goldsboro’ same ay by6 pm. From Hendersonville, by James Davison, Big Wilton, Thomas Asteen’s, on Crab Creek, Minjah Thomas’s.on Little River, and Gmsar's Head, to Pumpkintown, 3 C., 3 miles and back, once a week Leave HendersonvilleTuesday at 6 a m Arrive at Pumpkintown same day by 8 p m Leave Pumpkintown Wednesday at 6 am Arrive at Hendersonville same day by8pm. From Hookerstown, by Snow HII, to Kins. ton, 21 miles and back, once a week Leave Hookerstown Saturday at 1 pm Arrive at Kinston same day by 8 pm Leave Kinston Saturday at 5am Arrive at Hookerstown same day by 12 m_ S613 From Monroe, by Morgan’s Mis, to Salis- Bidders will state distance, and propose a schedule of departures and arrivais. 5844 From Newton, by the won pes Springs, to Lenoir, 36 miles and back, once a wee! Leave Newton Tuesday et 7am Arrive at Lenoir same day by 7 pm Leave Lenior Wednesday at 7am Arrive at Newton same day hy 7 p m 3845 From Shelby, by Mull’s Store, to Morgan- town, 45 miles back, once a week Leave Shelby Monday at 7am Arrive at Morgantown next day by 12m Leave M: town Tuessay at2 pm Arrive at Shelby bag tog BLAS m. $86 From Sill’s Creek, by Harrell’s Store, to Lisburn, 30 mil-s and back, once a week Leave Sill's Oreek Wednesday at $a m Arrive at Lisburn same day by 6 p m 42 WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1856. Leave Lisburn Thursday at 8 a m Arrive at Sill’s Creek same day by 6 p m. SOUTH CAROLINA. From July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1899. 6153 From Columbia to Sandy Run, 22 miles and ‘k, once a week Leave Columbia Saturday at6am . Arrive at Sandy Run same day by 12 m Leave Sandy Run Saturday at 1 pm Arrive at Cotumbia same day by 5 pm. 6154 From Pendleton to Double Branches, & miles and back, once a week Leave Pendleton Saturday at 8am Arrive at Double Rganches same day by 11 am Leave Double Branches Saturday at 12 m Arrive at Pendleton same day by 3 p m. Pro istoextend by Pickensvilleto Green- ville, 2t matles, are invited 6156 From Pickens ¢. H ’ ne on's Mélls, Pickensville. Davisvitle, Kastatoe, to Pickens C H.,— miles, once a week Bidders will state distance and propose a schedule of departures and arrivals. 6156 From Timmonsville, by Rollinsville. Phil- adelphia, Swift Creek, Gully, Woodshop, Andrews Mills, and Sparrow Swamp, to Timmonsville, 42 miles, once a week Leave Timmonsville Monday at 5am Return to Timmonsville same day by 8 pm. GEORGIA. From July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1859. 6503 From Athens, by Danielsville, Madison Springs, Franklin Springs, Hartwell, and Seneca, S. C., to Anderson C. H., 67 miles and bak, three times a week, in two- horse hacks. Leave Athens Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat- urday at6am Arriveat Anderson C. H. next days by5 am Leave Anderson C. H. Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday at6am Arrive at Athens noxt days by 5a m. is to run by Andersonville are in- ited. 6501 From see to Wanesville and back, once a week. _—— Will state the distance and propose asc) 5 6605 Frem Buena Vista to Geneva, 31 miles and &, once a week. Leave Buena Vista Monday at7am Arrive at Geneva same day by 6 pm Leave Geneva Tuesday at 7am Arrive at Buena Vista same day by 6 pm. 6306 From Columbus. by Olivit, Ala., and Enon, to Midway, 56 miles and back, once a week. Leave Columbus Monday at3 am Arrive at Midway next day by 6 pm Leave Midway Wednesday at 8a m Arrive at Columbus next day by 6 p m. Proposals for more frequent trips and greater speed will be considered. 6607 From Dublin, by McLendou’s Store, to Lite York, 50 miles and back, once a week. Leave Dublin Tuesday at 6am Arrive at Little York next day by 12m Leave Little York Wednesday at 1 pm Arrive at Dublin next day by 6 pm. 6506 From Griffin, by Jackson, to Indian Springs, 27 miles and back, once a week. Leave Griffin Wednesday at 7a m Arrive at Indian Springs sameday by 5 pm Leave Indian Springs Thursday at7 am Arrive at Griffin same day by 5 p m. 6609 From Jacksonville, by Douglass, to Mag nolia, 73 miles and back, once a week. Leave Jacksonville Monday at6 am Arrive at Magnolia next day by 6 pm Leave Magnolia Wednesday at 6 am Arrive at Sacksonville next day by 6 pm, @610 From Orel, by Harris, in Irwin county, to Pennsborough, 20 miles and back, once a week Leave Orel Saturday at 1 pm Arrive at Pennsborough same af Leave Pennsborough Saturday a Arrive at Orel same day by 12m. 611 From Thomasville, by Tatesville and Green- field, to Ocklockney, 33 miles and back, once a week. Leave Thomasville Wednesday at 7a m Arrive at ipa Rotary day by7 pm Leave Ocklockney Thursday at 7 am Arrive at Thomasville same day by7 pm. 6612 From Thomasville, by Cuiro, to Bainbridge, 40 mile: and back, ouce a week. Leave Thomasville Wednesday a: 9am Arrive at Bainbridge next day by 12 m Leave Bainbridge Thursday at 3p m Arrive at Thomasville next day by 6 pm FLORIDA. From July 1, 1856, to June W, 1868. 6966 From Bayard, by George's lake and Daniel- ville, to Newmansville,61 miles and bask, ence a week. Leave Bayard Monday at 7am Arrive at Newmansville next day by 6 pm Leave Newmansville Wednesday at7 am Arrive at Bayard next day by 6 pm. Proposals for semi-weekly-serviee, with increased speed, will be considered ALABAMA. From July 1, 1956, to June 30, 1908. 7197 From Gadsden, by Hoke’s Blu? and Bluff and Ball Play, to Goshen, 37 miles and back, once a week. Leave Gadsden Tuesday at 6a m Arrive at Goshen same day by7 pm Leave Goshen Wednesday at 6a m Arrive at Gadsden same day by 7 pm 7198 From Jacksonville, by New Bethel, Hoke’s Blaff, and Ball Play, to Centre, 40 miles and ik, once a week. Leave Jacksonville Wednesday at 6 am Arrive at Centre same day by 7p m Leave Centre Thursday at6 am Arrive at Jackeonville same day 7100 From Jasper, by Bartonville, to miles and back, once a week. Leave Jasper Monday at 6a m Arrive at Elytoe next day by 12m Leave Elyton ‘Tuesday at 1 pm Arrive at Jasper next by 6pm. 7200 From Wesobulga, nf ohn Powell's and Delta, to Warren, 40 miles and back, once &@ week. Leave Weeobulga Monday at6 am Arriveat Warren same day by7 pm Leave Warren Tuesday at 6 am Arrive at Wesobuiga same day by 7 p m. MISSISSIPPI. From July 1, 1866, to June 3, 1858, 483 From Osyka, by Brookhaven, Gallatin, Shady Grove,znd Newton, to Jackson, 118 miles and back, daily, in four horse coaches. Prom 1st April to 1st November. Leave Osyka daily, on the arrival of the mail from New Urieans—say at 8; p m Arrive at Jackson next day by 6; p m Leave Jackson daily at 6am Arrive at Osvka next day in timetoconneot with the mail for New Orleans—say at 6 am. From 1st November to 1st April. Leave Osyka bet on the arrivalof the mail from New Orieans—ray at 1 pm Arrive at Jackson next day by 1 pm Leave Jucksen daily at2 pm Arrive at Osyka next day i time to connect With the ma{l for New Orleaas—eay by 2 byS pm 5am by 7pm. Elytok, 4s m plas to run through in icas time, which must be specified, will be considered. LOUISIANA From July 1, 1856, to June 30, 1868. 7611 From Bellevue, La , to Magnolia, Ark., 100 miles and back, once a week Leave Bellevae Monday at 6 am Arrive at Magnolia Wedaexday by 12 m Leava Magnolia Wednesday at 1 pm Arrive at Bellevue Friday by 7 pm. 7812 From Vernon to Winfizid, 40 milesand back, once a week Leave Vernon Monday at 7am Arrive at Wintield same day by 8 pm Leave Winfield Tuesday at 7a m Arrive at Vernon same day by 8 pm. 7818 From New Orleans, by the Isthmus of Te- huantepec, to San Franeisco, Cal., — miles and back, once a month — molt state the distance and propose 7814 From Alerandria, by Cotile and Cloutiers- ville, to Natchitoches, 5 miles and back, ise 2y Uppese 3 week; in ee hes xandria Moni needa’ and Priday atéam % = . Arrive at Natchitoches next ge the f Spm ‘ednesday, Leave Natchitoches Monday, and Friday at4am TaugProm Natchitoches bo esa Pet: ‘rom Na! Mans- field, and Black Jack, to ceareoer 7 amiles and back, three times a week, in four-horse coaches Leava Natehitoch:s Monday, Thursday, aad Saturday at4am (Contenued on fourth page.) Ee eeeeeSeSeSeSe FRESH VENISON, WILD TURKEY, &c, NO. 960. THE WEEELY STAR. ‘This excelient Family and News Journal—oen- ‘aiming 0 greater variety of interesting reading than fan be found in any other—is published on Setur- day morning. Stagle copy, per ammum 2... ceeceves Bl 25 Five copies. es. (> Caen, nvaniaszr tn apvanen. U7” Single coptes (in ) can be procu paper. Price—Tures Cunts. Posrmarrers whoact asagents will be allowe 2 commission of twenty per cent. OFFICIAL. ‘Paeasury DerartMenr, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Departmeat wil! 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 1812, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1817 and 1848, & premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1860, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the 2th November, 1946, if received at the ‘Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premiuia of 2% per cent.; ifreceived between the Ist Jan- nary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist of June next,a premium of Lg 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 {n addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their recelpt. 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 recelve the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurersat 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 GUUDS!-NEW GUODS: V E ARE NOW RECEIVING A LARGE assortment of Bleached and Brown Shirt- ing and Sheeting Cottons; Prints; Blue Osnaburg p. Shirting and Fancy rints ; Strij Osnea- burgs; Penn Plaid Cottons, shirting, checks and stripes; Apron Checks; Tickings; heavy twilled Cottons ; twilled Cotton Osnaburg; Osnaburg Cottons, Raven Duck, Kentucky Jeans, Blue Drills, Blue Denims. ALSo— Barklie, Young, and Robinson’s superior makes of Irish Linens, Linen Sbe tings, Pillow- case Linen, Linen Damask, Linen Table Covers, Napkins, Dogies, Crash, &c. ALSO— J. & P. Goats, Dick & Son. and Rrooke’s Spoo!s Cotton, Linen and Cotton Floss, Tidy and Knitting Cotton, French Working Cotton ALSo— A very large assortment of Cotton Hosiery and Gloves, all of which will be soid at Whole- sale and Retail, and very low prices. W. EGAN & SON, 323 south side Pa. av., near 7:h st. COPARTNERSHIP. HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH me C. Stribling, underthe name of HOWELL & STRIBLING, forthe transsction of the whole- sale Grocery, Flour and General Commission Business. All parties indebted are requested to call prompt- ly and settle their accounts, by cash or notes, to enable me to close the business of the old con- cern. S. 8. HOWELL, mar 1—dl0t Georgetown, D.C. P. NENNING, ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH PLANS AND 8PECIFI- CATIONS for buildings of every descrip- tion, and superintend thetr erection if required. Designs for public and private Buildings, Counting Houses Churches, Monuments. Also, Wo.king Drawings for builders will be carefully executed at reasonable terms Office, 216 F stree , north side, between 14th and 15th, Washington D. C. mar 1-1m KE NEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- va, end Plain Sets, complete mar 3 6t Diamond Broochee, Earand Finger Rings Diamond Crosses, Studs, Pins. &¢ Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s extra fine Watches Gentlemen’s Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladies’ new style Chatalains and Fancy Guards Pure silver Tea Sets, richly embossed Waiters, Goblets, Cups Spoons, Forks, Ladies . And every variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, suitable for presents. ‘The above are all of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered unusually low. M. W GALT & BRO, mar 1 324 Pa av. bet 9th and 10th ste. ACKEREL!—MACKEREL! 20 half-barrels No. 2 Mackerel 15q’r do do In store and for sale low by HARTLEY & BROTHER, feb 29-1w 101 Water street, Georget’n. OK SALE—A STEAM ENGINE, OF three horse power, fitted with W. M. Smith’s patent valve, forsale. It bas only been worked one month in the Maryland Mechanics’ Institute at their last exhibition, when a silver medal was awarded to the patentee. Ape © WILLIAM M SMITH, Patent Agent, &c ,& jyenth one site the General Post Oftice. feb B-9 ———— OTICE TU WHOMIT MAY CONCERN. I have an application pending before the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia, to change the direction of Delaware avenue, near the northern boundary of the City. Any persons hav- ing objections may file them in writing, with the Clerk of said Committee at any time within two weeks srder of said Committee : fe awe J. M. GILBERT. | REWARD. —| will give the above re- $2 ward sod ask no questions, for the re- turn of a lot of Papers, consisting of warraats, judgments, notes of hand, and bills forcoliection. They were left by me in care of Mr.H. W. Tur- ner, the Clerk of the American Hotel, during my employment there, for safe keeping. They were seen by him on Monday evening last. in the desk at 9 o’clock, and were peers J on Tuesday morn- ing. They may be left at this office, or at tae of tice of J. ‘i Goddard, Esq., on Louisiana ave- nue. All persons are hereby cautioned against b ying any of the said papers if offered for sale, and wil Please give information of the same to the undersigned. Should they give me informa- tion so that I may get them again I will give the above reward. A.E L KEESE. P.$.—Any information concerning the above pay will be considered strictly confidential. b 28-tf (Intel) L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER INICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and ‘Twelfth streets. feb27 NO HUMBUG: GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN ETHEREAL LAMPS OIL LA 5 E RESPECTFULLY CALL THE AT- tention of our friends and the publie gener- ally to our very piety improved ETHEREAL OIL LAMPS, the bes: of the kind ever offered to the public, one of which can be seen at any time burning at our store No. 23 C street, between 6th ane 7th. 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It is not as it used to be! ‘The moss is on the roof, And from their nests beneath the eaves ‘The swallows keep aloof. The robins—how they used to sing When you and I were young; And how did tit the wi'd bee s wing The opening towers among ' It {s not now as it used to he! ‘The voices loved of ycre, And the forms we were wont (o see, We see and hear no more No more! Alas, we look in vain, For those to whem we cluny, And ioved as we can love but once, When you and I were young. —————- +e —_____ LUTHER AT HOME. At the appointed hour Fitchner entered the halls of the Augustinian monastery, in which In one of the pas- sages he met Veit Dietrich, on the eva of go- Luther had his residence. ing out. “*Oh, here you are,’’ he cried out, and ex tending to him the hand of welcome. have mentioned your coming. and he is expecting you. any hesitation.” Fitechner’s heart was agitated. tries of Asia; b ling and execrations, and by others with ful hope and fervent blessings tone, and he thought that his knocking not in.’ When Fitchner entered, he saw a man ina black, broad lapelled dressing gown, and a child riding on his knee, heartily laughing at the irregular leaps of the mimic horse © Will you ride with us, sir ?’’ said Luther, laughing, to the stranger, without waiting for “My little Hans is riding straight to Rome to give his father’s saluta- @ salutation. tion to the wope When he sees the innoc child, I should think he should laugh f his inmost soul. None but a father and ther know the great bl child is; vulgar people and « are not worthy of it. Yes, Hans,’’ be con ued, whilst he patted the chubby cheeks of the child, ‘you are our Lord's little fool; you live under grace, and not under the | you have no fear; you are secure, and have no anxiety about anything; whatever you do is right. ‘Do you know,” said he, turning ichtner, ‘‘the word of the Divine chil- dren’s patron, ‘‘ Unless ye become like little children, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of to Heaven.’ ‘Yes, reverend Doctor !"’ replied the young man, and he trembled with profound venera tion and almost holy awe before the man who had shaken the half of Christendom, and had alarmed Popes and Emperors, and yet, who was here the humble servant of bis infant child; “Yes, I know the passage, and would like to become like a child.’”’ “I perceive you also so understand it,’ continued Luther; ‘‘ that such a simple child Tonly assage rightly since 1 have observed the simplicity and ‘innocence The faith and conduct of children are moet perfect should be preferred to a wise man comprehended this of children in my own flesh and blo: of all, for they have nothing but the wor: that they adhere, giving tod the glory and trust simply in his promises. e fools, on the other hand, are agitated by con- flicting passions ; we dispute long about word which children receive with pure fai without disputation, and But, see, sir,”’ interrupting himself, ‘ ii Hans is now in Rome, and wishes to dis- mount ”” Whilst he was letting the child from knee gently to the floor, aside door opened, und a young woman, in plain domestic dress entered. The child extended his arms, and tripped with awkward step towards the mo- the: said Luther, smiling, to his wife. an hour I have been playing horse for hi and now he trundles away without a word thanks. It is certainly true that when a ther and mother have a contest about a the father comes off second best. It is opinion that it was for this reason that God commanded the father Abraham to sacrifice his only and well-beloved so Sarah, mother, would not have done it!’” “And would you have done it, dear sir?’’ asked Catharine, whilst she tenderly caressed the child. “Ah! ah! dear Katy!” eried Luther, thorn with which you But stili I think { would ave disputed with the Lord, if He had pro- “that is avery sharp pore my heart. posed such a thing tome.’’ “I cannot comprehend,”’ continued she, “ how God could desire such a horrible th of us as to slay our own children.** Luther looked on_ his wife with an earnest, “Dear Katy, can yet tender air, and sa il you then believe that God gave his enl otten Son, our Lord and Saviour, Shrist, to die for us, when He had noth more dear in Heaven or earth to give? aud yet He permitted Him to suffer the ignomi- nious death of the cross? If we are to judge of these extraordinary acts of God by the light of human reason, then we must conclude and kindly and others, from whom He demanded no such sacrifice, that God acted more matew f towards Caiaphas, Pilate, Her than towards His only begotten Son *” ‘You are right, dear sir,” replied the wife. the mother would not have done it; and it must have “But you have said yoursel been hard enough for the father.” “Yes, yes,’’ continued he, “the Patriarch must. have ascended Mount Moriah with a heavy heart, and I dare say he did not utter a word to Sarah about the sacrifice he was commanded to make. But he still did it, rather was sincerely willing to do it.’’ ‘What do you suppose could have consoled him in such i seriite undertaking ?”’ asked ““My heart trembles when [ nly think of it.’’ : é oT could have been nothing else than this,” replied Luther ; ‘‘ Abraham must bave believed in a resurrection of the dead when the mother. he was about to sacrifice his son Isaac, for had the promise that the Saviour should de- scend from him, and this promise could, of course not be fulfilled, if Isaac should not, in some way or other, be restored to life again. The epistle to the Hebrews testifies the same thing. But I will not oppose you, dear Katy, and willing grant that our Heavenly Father would have to agsail me sha: would consent to sacrifice our little son with my Own hand.’’ : An interesting conversation on the relative duties of husband and wife ensued betweea ke tenderly of the blessings of domestic felicity, and of mer- ried life generally, and his wife responded in & manner becoming the virtuous, Christian woman 4 “ “ Bat,” said Luther, tarning towards his ‘guest, ‘' whilst as husband and father 1 have persons. Luther spo been 3; ing in praise of matrimony, I, a man and Christian, have not been treating to the Doctor. D is just now in his family room, and you can enter without He had not yet seen the man whose name was mentioned throughout all Europe, and even in the coun- some with fear and tremb- He felt as if he was about to appear before a judge who could spy into the recesses of his heart, and it required some courage to knock at the door pvinted out by the Secretary. He heard with- in avoice speaking in a loud and tender heard, when some one cried out, “Come , ng of God sucha stinate heads only simply believe. - Here is the ungrateful little fellow, Katy!” «For half child, ‘ esus ly before I You are, doubtless, young man Mi- lan, of whom my Secretary has spoken so fa verably to me, informing me, among other things, th ‘ou were seated beside him and my relative Granach, listening so attentive- ly and profitably to the affair of the Fran- eiscan Korbach, and my faithful Myconius.’’ Fitcbner blushed when he heard theso bene said your Secretary has ken anything in praise oma, hehes ions ama.” well said,”’ replied Luthe: * and although 1 do not like 2 tae year people too backward and bashful, but admire some degree of self-confidence in them, yet everything has its limits, and humility very well becomes a young man ”’ In the meantime Catharine, Luther's wife, had risen to leave the room, and to take lit Ue Hans with her. But the child was un- willing to go, and began to cry, as the mother was about tenderly compelling him to gs And as he would not be composed, but cried still more violently, Luther said, ‘Wait Hans, we will soon drive away the evil spirit.”’ He reached towards his lute, which stood in one corner of the room, touched several strings, and the child was instantly silent ** Do you see,’’ said he to Fitohtner, “what a glorious gift of God music is? Just as it si- — the a it drives away the devil, and makes people happy. Are you also a devotee of Madam Music?” J “Yes, venerable Sir,” replied Fitchner, with a countenance lighted up wit! iey “* And do you also play the lute ? inquired Luther. And as the young man also gave an affirmative answer to this question, « ‘hen,”’ continued Luther, “you have come exactly atthe righttime. Hans shall soon be quieted Have you heard of the Christian martyrs at Brussels? I have written an account of tho whole transaction in verse, and have set it to music ; and as my dear Katy has not beard it yet, you shall aid me in playing it.” Luther stepped into an adjoining room, and soon returned with a large book. He opened it, and handing the lute to the Young man, said, ‘* Now, sir, play this tune as David played it. You shall be excused from sing- ing; that is my part And you, dear wife, shall listen attentively with the child, -nd sing with us in your heart.’’ Fichtner took the lute, and, as he was mas- ter of the instrument. he played the short prelude with confidence and expression. Lu- ther sang with his fall, sonorous voice, three stanzas of the poem when Fichtner said * Venerable Sir! if you will do me the honor to allow me, I will continue the self.”” “Play and sing, then,’’ cried out Luther. pl-yfally. “‘Lobserve already that I have found a master in you.’ And Fichtner sang on, in a beautiful tenor voice, three more stanzas. Thus far, Luther listened attentively ; but he suddenly seized his flute and said, ‘I cannot be silent any jonger when I hear such splendid music Play op and sing, master of Milan, that the little angels in heaven may be refreshed. I have again my part to perform ” He now played his flute with the perfection of a master, whilst the young man sang. The last stanza alluded to the infamous attempts of the papists to show that these young mer- tyrshad abandoned their faith in their last momente; and whemit was finished, Luther cried out with a loud voice, “That is the devil speaking out of these papists. No one who bas ever ascended the scaffold for Chri sake has come down from it denying Ch Let them carry on their game with leception and lies, we still know that the devil is the father of lies.’ And now he laid his flute aside, and sang in company with Fichtner in an ardent tene of triumph, the last stanza, which ended with the word “Amen '’’ “ Amen, and again Amen!” repeated Lu- ther, whilst his eyes glistened with fire, like one full of the Holy Ghost. “Our enemies must acknowledge our doctrine even ag their will; yea, the truth is so apparent that no sensible man can deny it. But their lies thank heaven, are now revealed and broug to light, so that every one who is not stock blind may see it” But Fitchner, who was still taken up the story of the poem, and now asked. t is all this true th is here written, Doctor’’’ “ Yes, alas! allistrue!” replied Lather. “Four years ago, on the first of July, A D. 1523, ull this happened at Brussels’ Two brothers of my order, that is, Augustinian monks, and soon after a third, were burnt at the stake for their confession of Christ. Dut the time has now arrived of which Solom speaks. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come; and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land But,’’ continued he, turning to Fitchnuer “you are a finished musician.’ “TI cherish it as a gift of God !”’ said Fiteh- ner. “ Thatis right,’’ responded Luther. “The devil does not stay long where music is pre- formed. Music is the dest balsam for a dis tressed heart ; it refreshes and quickens the soul. Music is a governess, which renders people milder, meeker, more modest and dis- ereet. Yes, my master of Milan, music is a glorious gift of God ; and next to theology, L give to it the highest place and the highest honor. I om myself but a poor musi-ian, but I would not part with my knowledge of it for a great deal.”’ n the meantime little Hans had left the room without any opposition or noise. Fitch- ner seemed to be waiting for this opportunity; for he tarned to Luther, and said, “Venera Doctor! you have received me, a stranger, achild of your own house. Ob! you do know how greatly you honor me by this a kindness. Grant me an interview of a hour. that I may pour out my heart to you!’ “If T can advise and help you, I will cheer- fully do so,”’ replied Luther, and invited his guest to follow him into his study. — “] was singing my- ent rom mo- tin- aw; old the ith, ttle his im, lof fa- my the ing be- ing C2 “A regular fly-press,”’ as the marked when a thousand fies lit on it. Us One of the tecth of a biting frost was recently picked up in the town of Hull. > “‘ Business before pleasure,”’ as the man said when he kissed his wife before going out to kiss his neighbor's A Yankee has invented a plague which vifeoa ali who ds not pay the ie ia more destructive than the congumption. ks Mattresses stuffed with cork eut into little grains are coming into use in New York. They are soft, easy and light, and on ship- board form very convenient life-preservers. L# Lt is estimated that the clergy cost the United States six millions of dollars per year; the criminals twelve millions; the dogs ten millions; and the lawyers thirty-five millions. ks [n San Francisco, two successivestrings of ten pins were lately rolled, in each of which three hundred was scored. The party rolling was betting five dollars on each ball, which was to tumble ten pins or lose. [A bill was introduced in the Kentucky Legislature on Monday, imposing a tax upon bachelors over thirty years of age, $5 on each $1000 worth of property, ad valorem, to edu- cate other people's children ira army Aa been formed to work the iron mine of Nova Scotia, to be called the Acadian Iron Company, with a capital of £200,000, in £5 shares. Among the Directors azo peas connected with the trade of Shef- field. ia“ Friend it is very wrong to swear as Youdo. Why do you do it’* ‘* Beocause,’’ replied the prisoner, ‘I’ve understood that a man may swear out of jail in thirty days, and I wan't to see if it can’t be done in ff- teen. Iam going to sit up all night and dg my worst.” or he