Evening Star Newspaper, March 8, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, | PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) tidings, corner os peop ‘ont fratello By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37g sents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY CENTS a yearin advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12g cents a week. i>” SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. COFFIN WAREROOM, &e. J WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- « KERS—residence418 Sevecth street, between G and H streets. a) Interments procured In any ground er cemetery pp Shrouds, eer Hearse, and every cle for interments he “st quality furnished at short notice, on the most Serine; a8 ot:ail hours of tho ht. Ha the exclusive right ramp’s t Pormtiny Ein hen guarantee to keep dead for any length of time. jy ll—ly WiIGs AND TOUPEES. SS eee ane tas bon ai be Seo spectfully info: that the assortmen' of Wiss pith TOUPEES are to be found at HEARD’S HAIR DRESSING ESTABLISH- MENT, and WIG MANUFACTORY, Sixth st. National Hotel. Wigs and Toupees made on the shortest notice. Also, a good assortment of Ladies Back Braids jast arri from New York. dec 1i—eo3m CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. EMBERS OF eben Gene iy and strangers wishing to supply themselves with superior garments, made to order. are invited to extmine our superior assortment of Doeskins, Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- ings, all of which has been selected with an espe- olal 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. ALL & STEPHENS, 322 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. Also, 304 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal Hot jan 23— GIFT BOCKSTURE: 6PNERAL SELECTION OF STANDARD Gift and Miscellaneous BOOKS AND STATIONERY for sale at HILBUS’S MUSIC DEPOT, cor- ner of Pa. avenue and Lith slreet GREAT INDUCEMENT. EVBRY PURCHASER RECEIVES A GIFT. Bach article is sold at the usual retail price; and for every dollar’s purchase a sealed envelope is drawn by the buyer, containing tne name of some % which is presented on the spot. Among the ifts are Gold Watches, Jewelry, Music, Fancy and Toilet Articles, &c HILBUS MUSIC DEPOT. dec 8—tr Corner Pa av. and Lith st. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 390 Penna. avenus, between 9th and LOth strests, AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY a magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEW ELRY, suchas Flor- entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip tion, the very latest styles a new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted timekeepers. POR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Pitch- ets, rs, Creams, Goblets, = Forks and Spoons, (sterli 3 Eien, Cake and Pie Knives, Sater and Frat yes, Sou pand Oyster Ladles, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Napkin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, ia variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. rere also a large ageortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to sult eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, an Opera Glasses. i> We take pleasure in showing our goods to ali, whether ood coos or not. . our — are warranted as represented, and ‘will be sold at the lowes: possible price. Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Diamonds remounted ; Gold Pens eee and Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. nronometers and all Kinds —— a usical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. * = EB. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. aveaue, between 9th and 10th sts. dee 1—if UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. c= —THE UNDERSIGNED, JOHN C. DEVEREUX, of New York city, and M. THOMPSON, of Washington, D C., Attorn and Counsellors-at-law, are associated for the vation of claims for creditors of Gov- ernment, in the Court of Claims. They will co operate in immediate and careful attention to business matters at Washington which may be entrusted to their care by gentlemen of the profession and claimants in the city of New York, orelsewhere in any part of the Union. They may be consulted at cat time, per-onally or by letter, either at New York or Washington. Particular information as to claims which have been at any time before Congress or Departments can be furnished at once upon application by the parties interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90 Broadway, corner of Wall street, New York city. M. THOMPSON, Washington city. N.B—J_ C. Devereux isa Commissioner of the Court of Claims. feb .0—-tf HE NEW BLUE BOOK, or Government Register 1964, just issued, giving the names, salaries, locati &c., of all postmasters aad oth- ex public officers and agents, civil, military, and naval, in the service the United States; with the names, forces, and condition of all ships and vessels belonging to the United States, and when and where balit; and the names and compensa- tion of all printers in any way employed by Con. greas, or any department or officer of the Govera- ment. 1 octavo volume, price $3 50. Can be sent by mail to any part of the United States. For sale in Washington TAYLO feb 2 Boo! & MAURY, iksellers, near 9th JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, General Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE 4ND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuineron Crry, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested to give me — before purchasing elsewhere. oc y CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW ELRY and SILVERWARE, would res; fully solicit the attention of those who desire a Fs article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and C: ren WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keepiag and durable qualities. for which a suitable guarantee will be is] those who purchase. GOLD deacs, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever. ao? Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re- red Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel re sign of the GOLDEN WATCH, jan %—Im Washington, D C. EUREKA! THE SECRET DISCOVERED, Gibbs’s Vegetable Balsam FOR RESTORATION OF THE HAIR. T REMOVES SCURF AND DANDRUFF, and cures all Disezses of the Scalp The discovery of this invaluable remedy was broaght about by the ample eorentantone its in- ventor has had in the course of twenty years’ ex- rience of testing the vexatious and disappotnt- ng effects of almost every other article of the kind upon the human hesd, and having succeeded in preducing a wash which hundreds of the citi- zens of Washington are ready to testify as unfail- in ts results, it is recommended to the Lonny with 2 ful! conviction of its permanent and u- tifying effects, both as a streagthener and a restor- ative, while ft is warranted in ali cases to sio the hair from falling out. For sale wholesale retail at J.H. GIBBS’ Hair Dressing Establ: ment, Willards’ Hotel, and at bis r Manufac- tory, des Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. fe ll—eolm* 5S. P. HOOVER, iren Hall Beet, HAVE THIS DAY RECEIVE R LA- I dies’, Gents’, Misses’, end Children a SNOW OVER SHUFS, Gum Boots, U Gossimer and Sandels. Also, Buckski: lined Shoes, double sole and meta Boots, all of which | will seli low for All in want pleese call and examine r your- 8 P. HOOVER ti ae Hall, bet. 9h aad 10th sts., Py [ gprechepr AND TOILET cheep, ot JOHN F. BLLIS'S, selves. oD ee” e Ebening Star. VOL. VII. WASHINGTON, D. C.. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1856. NO. 961. THE WEEELY STAR. ‘This excelleat Family and News Journal—cen- ‘mining @ greater variety of interesting reading tham san be found in any other—is published on Setur- day morning. Stagle copy, Five x Fen ann Twenty TRAM, POF ARRUM ......ccsescerereeeeSl 25 >” Caen, invantaaty 1: (> Single In wrappers at the counter, modistely thee the wt greg paper. Price—Tuzax Cenrs, PostMastEus whoact as: ‘will be agents allowe a of twenty per cent. TOPHAM & NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 490 Seveath st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philadelphia, and NEW CONFECTIONERY, Ne. 304. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FINE LOT of FRENCH CANDIES, viz: Soft Gum Drops, best quality Port Wine do ‘ Champagne do I ORFLET of this city, Brandy do pectfully announce t er do thelr friends and the pane, that they have com- Cream Charlotte Drops menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, Fig Paste where they will make and keep constantly on Chrystalized Fig Paste hand a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Date Paste and Cream Dates, something new Ladies’, and Bo SADDLES, BRIDLES. and extra nice Also, a variety of CAKES, fresh every meee 1CE CREAM, ROMAN PUNCH, CHAR- LOTTES. J ELLIES, all made at short notice. All the above are the best quality, and made of the best material, to which we invite the public to call and we will try and give satisfaction. Also, the original KOSTON CREAM CAKES, FRENCB CREAM CAKES, &c. Don’t mistake the place, at U. H. RIDENOUR & CO.’S, 301 Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. mar 4—3teo | | pperenpedee OF THE SUPH EME COURT of Wisconsin in the cases of Booth and Ry- craft tears Slave Law) being a portion of vol. Wisconsin Reports, in igi: het, 25 cents. feb 28 PRANCK TAYLOR. GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS. HE UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO AN- nounce to brett ng is and the public that he has just completed h: mp ly of the above, direct from England and the Continent, among which he would specially call attention to the fine stock of Extra Early. Prince Albert, and other PEAS; Short-top Radish, Early York, Large York, Heart Shaped, F lat Dutch, Dromhead and other choice CABBAGES, CAULIFLOW ERS, BROCOLI, LETTUCES, ONIONS, BEATS, BEANS, CARROTS, PARSNIPS, CELERY. Savoys, LEER, CUCUMBERS, EGG PLANTS, TO- MATOES, HERBS, &c , with all other Vegeta ble Seeds In great variety. From his long expe- rience and connexions in the seed trade, he can warrant them of first rate excellence, and at very moderate prices. ER SEEDS of choicest kinds, selected MARTINGALES. and WHIPS, HARNESS of rey descr! ion, both for city and country use. All kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY-WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke and Dust BRUSH- CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, &c.,&c. All material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work Sout bs Sree: either for style or durability. efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respectfully solicit, a share of public 5 paid to covering Trunks caret ate, ey re) me work. Seadiers’ foals constantly on hand. nov 7—tf CHUBD BROTHERS, BARKERS, UY 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 IRBLAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPER. Investment paying 10% and over, fer sale. LAND WARRANTS. FLOW with care and specially suited to this climate, are offered either in single packets or collections, at Sale, LAND WARRANTS fail denominations, | YOR J0W rater. e. b of a}l denominations. lication. Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wisconsin, or steingits yen be tad on 308 N SAUL, Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- ent continuous Gum, combining beau- ty, strength and cleanliness. br. M-is determined to men eee with every co in Dentistry, and will strive to please profit his patrons. . REFERENCE: P. D. Gurley, D D. ion. R H Gillet, J.G. Binney, DD. Hon. 8 A Douglas, B Sunderiand, D.D Dr R P Patterson, H.R. Schoolcraft, Esq. Dr. R H Coolidge, Hon. C Mason. Dr. Thomas Miller, Hon. AO P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—tf GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patrons t» Dr. COSBY, formerly of Richmond, Va., for Dental operations for a num- ber of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the citizens Washington as the best Tooth Extractor and Dental Uperator that we have ever met with Heinserts Teeth upon every lan that is practised in the United States. P. Ho'dman, M. D. B. W. Towles, M. D. 4. V. Payne, M.D, DDS John F. Miller, James Bryant, MD @. ¥. Chamberit @ H. Harris, M.D. Sameel P. Brown, M. D: Wythe Tinsley, M.D B. M. Francisco, M. D. Seed Warehouse 398 7th street, corner of H. feb %—eott* €ASH PAID FOR FURNITURE. ERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having a surplus of Household Effects on hand, will find us prepared at all times to pur- chase thelrentire stock, or such articles as they may wish to dispose of. Call and see BONTZ & COOMBS, No, 369 Seventh st , bet. I and K. feb 19-e0od — ee SUPERB PIANO, UF BACON & RA- 44% ven’s celebrated manufactory, re-, peers ae Pataraey, and wHl be sold ow. Also, on hand, Pianos, 6, 64, and 7, octaves, from the renowned establishments of Hallet, Da vis, & Co , Boston; Light & Newton, New York; and Knabe & Gaelle, Baltimore; to all of which we invite the attention of purchasers, assuring them that they will fiad it to their advantage to call before purchasing Old Instruments of any kind taken in exchange for Pianos. Remember No. 505 Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets, the grsat Piano, Music and Fan- cy Sone Sore ot JNO. F. ELLIS. mar AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co, of Philadelphia. NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR beaeig erent 1, 1856. Office over Ford & Bro.’s, No. 290, corner of | Assets of Company, consisting of Bonds and lth street and Pa avenue. nov 37—6m* Mortgages on unencumbered ral es- iG pes on — <<" ana mene meres ") CALE ..eeeereseeeresccercceeerererees 0, GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Stocss of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Office Ne. 292 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, | Cash on hand................ tecccees 31,856 30 (OVER THZ SAVING’S BANK.) Bills receivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loans 943 70 18 CEMETERY Js laid out on the plan of the celebrated Greenwood, of New York, and situated on the high ground distant one and a juarter miles north of the Capitol—North Capitol leading directly to the gateway. This Compeny have secured a charter from Con- gress, appropriating their ground forever to burial Bp }, Making « fee title to the purchager, and prohibiting all encroachments from legislation ot otherwise, which is of vast importance to those who wish their dead to repose where they have placed then, for it has become a custom in al} other eities when the Uurtal ground beco: valu- able for other purposes, to sell it, and ¢! the dead promiscously into one large jade legal measures cannot prevent It, as no til aie giver te the a. N. F—omce oper from 19 to 12 0’clock 2. m. where Pamphlets, containing the Charter, By Laws, and a map of the ground, and all otber in- formation, can be obtained All orders left with Mr. James F. Harvoy, No £108eventh street, or any otherundertaker, will be promptiy atten: to. je lv TE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY MICHAEL NOURSE, Auent, No. 461 Thtr- teenth street west REMIUM FROM 1 TOS PER CENT. ON amount insured, according to age, &c.; pay- able one half cash, one-half in note—annual div- idend to the insured, after the 3d year, 50 per ct. feb 21\—Thém COLUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvamia avenue, corner of 13th st, ( rere MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above ¢ for the keeping and sale of Pork, Beef, Mutton, Poultry, Butter, Lari, together with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all ils sea- sons. C. M. having had sixteen years experience in a neighboring city, fintters 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 : DAGUERREOTYPING BY A LADY. MES; A.C. REDMOND RAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful $k light, and an Serpe ory ‘one of the best in the District,) she int not to have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- TURES pu: up in Embossed Cases for Fifty aes, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one ollar. Particular attention paid to Co} Deguerre- bas) ay O1l Paintings, ac.,&c. Pying ts. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- tes it~ Rooms—401 Seventh street, weet side, be- tween H and I. jan 21-t¢ HATS!—HAT: Stock notes ...000.. 236, 814,356 00 51,399 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during ChE VEAL. cecce-ccccnscoceeeeee seeee S112,812 05 Paid for losses and expenses during the Year. .eeee.csveeree 71,133 04 PM. MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this. No charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over KR. Morrow’s Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue febd7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. NGLISH PLATED WAKE, TEA SETS, COFFEE URNS, DECANTER AND FRUIT STANDS. CASTORS, WAITERS, CAKE BASKETS, DISH COVERS, §¢ , &c , Being decidedly the largest stock of Plated Ware in the city, which we have determined to sell at nett cost. Those in want of a good article will do well to give us a call. Also, a few pieces of sterling SILVERWARE, which we will sel! at a small advance T GALLIGAN & CO, Dealers in Fancy Goods, Perfumery, Jewelry, Pine Fans, &c., 379 Pennsylvania avenue, under Browns’ Hotel. feb 27—eo6t CLOCKS, OR A GOOD HONEST CLOCK ALWAYS goto FRANCIS, on 7th street His Clocks cannot be excelled, and his prices will not fright en you. He tries e one thoroughly, himself, and those who buy of him are sure to get a good one or have their money refunded. Jan 26 FRUIT TREES, &c. OHN SAUL HAS THE PLEASURE OF offering a epiendid collection of FRUIT, TREES, of hate growth and ety ee consisting of PEACH, APPLES, PEARS, CHERRIES, &c., la and vi orous, and varie- tles suited to this latitude. Aiso yee thou- sands of the large Lancashire GOOSEBERRIES; CURRANTS, red, white and black, the new lo: bunched varieties; STRAWBERRY PLANTS, RHUBARB ROOTS, SHADE TREES, EVER- GREENS, &c., with everything pertaining to the Nursery and Seed business, of first quality and very moderate prices. JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse, 300, 7th street, cor. H, Washington, DC. feb 25—e06t* SUIREKS. ROF.H. W.MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fully announces to the nase that his Soirees wi take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- “These entertalaments are considered by all who EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF have attended them to be the most sociable that Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- ) AY has ever Leen c= in this city. fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full jam22—-T& Ww and complete assortment at LANE’S Hat, Cap NEW SPRING CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, And Gent’s Furn. Store, 494 Pa. aveaue. A ND VESTINGS. Wé ARE NOW RECEIVING OUR FIRST supplies of new Spring Goods for gentle- ANTHONY BUCHLY, ee * late ao eas roe Ea reat care, m the ie. la an UNDERTAEER, New Yor! markets) which we will make to order and Residence Ne. 303 Penn, ave: uth side, between 9th and 10th sti AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for emcee Properly conducting hit business. would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortest notice, and in the best manner A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- So most re mble terms. s re, no ins will be spared to gi eatire satisfaction onall occasions. oem N. Resid ng on the ‘ises, orders will be promptly to at all hours. feb7-ly ee pares FOR SALE OR RENT .—New and second hand Pianos from the manufactories, at moderate and con in the most superior manner, at much cheaper rates than the usual city prices. WALL & STEPHENS. 394 Pa. avenue, 34 door east National ‘Hotel, and 338 Pa avenue, between 9h and 10th sts. feb 20 (Int& Globe) TAKE NOTICE. LL WHO WISH TO KEEP WARN 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, Mufflers, and Robes and Shawls, and wil: sell them cheap for cash at LANE’S oe Fusnizhing Store, 20 Pa. avenue. QeETCH BOOK OF MEISTER KARL, by C. G. Leland, $1.25. The Way of Salvation, by Albert Barnes, $1. ‘Dhe Ocean, illustrated, by P. H. Gosse, $1. nient terms for sale; second hand Pianos taken| Tales fromthe German, by W. H Turness, 75c. in exchange, and tun anos attended to at No F C sR. pees 2 ning a poker _mar $—tr FRANCK TAYLOR. Foo: REICHENGACH. | A NNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY _sep 8—Smeo8 Tue Th® for ae oi, Book of Tracts in Science and Art, HE BOSTON YEAR BOOm OF Tracts | just published and persia ee SE for 15%, an Annual of Sctentific Discovery, TAYLOR & MAURY’S Jot received by FRANCK TAYLOR. '| fep29 Bookstore, near 9th st. ey EE OE OE MPORTANT TO GU ae RPURATION STOCK.—8$4,000 Corpo. large collection of new and old wandesd Gust tion of Washington Stock for sale at ted att CHUBB BROTHERS, a id Ree bettie ieee ee ey bington, 0. ennsylvania avenue. e : JOHN F. ELLIS. Bongs and Pieces, just received M id Piano Store, 306 Cand vavence. oat, Beet feb 16 JOHN F. ELAAS. VERY LARGE INVOICE OF MUSIC this dey reeeived at the Muric Depot. GE, BILBUB, Azeat, OFFICIAL. ‘Pauasvry Derartmenr, Dec. 1, 1856. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1517 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 ont: - 12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasm y prior to the ist day of January next, a premium of 2 per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3lst of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 2ist of March and prior to said Ist 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 Department ur.- 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 EVENING STAR. THE DACOTAH'S CAPTIVE A Tale of the Lead Mines of lowa, By BEN: per®ey roore. While the Spanish colonists ravaged the southwestern portions of North America in quest of gold and the English planted the germ of self-governing on the eastern coast, the French were but the agents of home mer- chants, who enjoyed 2 monopoly of the va- rious traffics, and were sustained in the en- joyment of it by the strong arm of military power. To the trading essociation in parti:- ular we owe this discovery of the Mississippi, by the sons of one of the members—the in- trepid La Salle. In this day, lead was first discovered within the present limits of the State of Iowa. but the noted Julien Du Buque was the first who taught the Indians to collect the ore and make an article of trade of it He was not only a brave but crafty man, and after his death, the savages, in compliance witb-his wish, deposited his remains on the summit of a high cliff overlooking the “ Fa- ther of water ,”’ securing the mouth of the mausoleum with a massive leaden door of a ton weight. They then burned his dwellings aud crased every tr: +e of civilized life around his settlement, except the orchards planted by his own hands. Vandal whites afterwards cut up the door to sell, but the name of Du Buque will ever be remembered in Iowa. ears passed away. The white flag of France no longer waved over tho Mississippi valley, and the bold frontie p, advancir on the foremast wave of civilization, cross: d the river in quest of lead ore, game and fertile svil. Qae of the first setticments thus estab- lished, was formed by a party from Kentucky, led by the grardsire of the younger genera- tion—old Joe Ites, a noble specimen of a frontier man—seventy winters had whitened the money,may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE his long locks, but he was ctill hale and dec3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. | hearty, able to wield an axe with any of his sons, or to draw bead on a rifle with that fatal accuracy.of aim which had enabled him to render good service at the battle of New Or- leans, Selecting a good locality on the very shore of the Mississippi, old Joe and his sous built a leg cabin, surrounded by a stock- ade to keep cff the Dacotahs. Then surrounding a ‘‘clearing’’ with worm fence. deadened the standing trees by the fatal axe circle, and planted corn. When their corn was well above ground and freed from weed:, they began to prospect for lead ore. Thus far they had seen no Indians, and be- gan to flatter themselves that the “ red ckins”’ had left the country to their peaceful posses- sion, but the wily savages had kept a con- stant watch upon their movements. Perhaps had they confined themselves to agricultur: labors, the intruders might have gone on un molested, especially as the Dacotahs wish«d to conciliate the United States government into a profitable treaty. but when pick-axes were wielded in search of iead ore, the de- struction of the pale faces was resolved upon in council. The first object of savage vengeance w the oldest son, Frank Bates, who had bui't him a cabin about five hundred yards from ‘headquarters,’ despice the warnings of old Joe. Frank, however, had no fear of Indians, and lived with his wife and babe in great happiness, untilene summer's night, when he was awakened by the loud bar i dogs. Springing i through an opening in the logs, and saw'to his horror, at least fifty Dacotahs, in full war costume, evidently seeking the casiest way to force an entrance into the eabin. Arousing bis wife, he raised a cellar trap door, and was about to send her down, when the child she had left in bed began to ery. ‘* T cannot leave my babe,” she said. “Nay,” he exclaimed, ‘I will takecare of the boy,’’ and almost forcing her down in- to the small cellar he closed the unhinged door, over which he drew alarge chest. Then seizing bis rifle and hatchet he took the in- fant and ascended to the loft of the cabin, pulling the ladder up after him. A moment more the door was forced from its hinges and the Dacctahs entered, eager for their prey But Bates did not remain to watch their move- ments, for lashing his boy to his sboulders he cautiously opened a shutter in the gable of the loft, ad seeing that no Indians were beneath, jumped to the ground, rifle in hand. Ere he had traversed his little garden, the air resounded with the blood chilling tone of the war whoop, and a volley of arrows rain ed around the fugitive. Happily only one struck him, and that in the flesuy part of the arm, so that he kept on straining every nerve to reach the stockade around his father’s cab. in. Butere he had gone many paces a g’- tic Indian overtook him. ‘urning like a stag at bay, he faced his antagonist, knock- ed him down with the butt of his rifle and then sped on his way. But now, to his hor- ror, he sawa large body of the Dacotahs around his father’s dwellings as he approach ed, firing overon to the roofs of the cabins with arrows to which burning tow was at- tached. He paused—but the cries of his boy aroused him toa sense of his own danger and his wife’s perilous situation. Directing his steps towards the river where he found his ‘dug out safely moored, he svon was paddling across the river to a settlgment where there was a large number of whites. Day had scarcely dawned on the succeeding morning, before twenty miners, good men and true, were ready to accompany him acrossthe river. They cared no more for Dacotahs than for prairie dogs, and acted upon the spur of the moment, regardless of consequences. Crossing above his residence, young Bates led them toward his clearing, but on arriving there nothing remained but a mouldering ile ot ashes. His beloved wife had evident- SPRING GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 South side Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C . has re- ceived his First Instalmentof SPRING GOODS, sul ed to the early demand. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Piain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Proco'es or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Cambrics and Jaconets, 50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieves soft-finished Shirting Cotton, 12\c. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do., Heavy bleached and brown Sheeting Cottons, Toweling, Table Damasks, and Napkins, Ladies and Gents Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, Heavy Osnaburg Prints and S:riped Osnaburgs, Mi Denims and twilled and plain do. Also, Whalebone and Manilla Corded Skirts, White and slate colored do . with other seasonable goods, to which large ad- ditions will soon be made from the latest arrivals in New York and Philadelphia. Cash and prompt paying customers are to call early. (mar 5) J DESTINY DEMONSTRATED BY THE PLANETS UR ASTROLOGY ROF’R SYLVESTER CONTINUES TO Foretell all Particular Events of Human Life, such as Love, Marriage, Description of Persons Riches, Business, Friends, Rights, Claiins, an Deeds cf Property; all kinds of Speculations, Law Suits, Gain or Lose; of Sickness, all kinds of Dis- tempers cured in quick time, Terms: Fifty Cents, male or female; People of Color, Twenty-Five Cents. No. 137 B street, opposite the Smithsonian, on he I mar 3-1m* ) ING AND FLUTE LESSUNS. ME. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- ing, &c., having been Induced to accompany his nephew (Mr. Henry Palmer, the em‘nent pi- anist,) on his return te this coun'ry, and to take up his residence in this city, will be pape’. to re ceive pupils for instruction elther in Singing or in the art of Flute Playing, having been assoct- ated with the best Professors in Europe, studied under Crevelli, the creat vocal master in London, and under C. Nichelson, the renowned flutist. For terms, &c., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at his residence at Mrs. Sm{th’s, No. 233 F street. au 2i—tf NEW GUUDS!—NEW GOODS! E ARE NOW RECEIVING A LARGE assortment cf Bleached and Brown Shirt- ing and Sheeting Cottons; Skirting «nd Fancy Prints ; Blue Osnaburg Prints ; tri Osna- 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 She-tings, Pillow- care Linen, Linen Damask, Linen Table Covers, Napkins, Dogles, Crash, &c. AL80— J. & P. Coats, Dick & Son. and Brooke’s Spools 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 sold at Whole sale and Retail, and very low prices. W. EGAN & SON, 323 south side Pa. av., near 7th st. COPARTNERSHIP. HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED WITH me C. Stribling, under the 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. H. HOWELL, mar 1—dl0t Georgetown, D.C. P. NENNING, ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS for buildings of every descrip- tion, and superintend their erection if required. solicited .H.8. mir3 6t Coane onsck churches, enn ke ly perished in the flames, for among the ashes Wo.king Drawings for builders will be carefully | and charred beams inthe cellar they found executed at reasonable terms. some blackened bones. Just then they were Office, 216 F stree , north side, between 14th and 15th, Washington D. C. mar 1l-1m REWARD. —I will give the above re- $20 ward and ask no eter terne pe the ag turn of a lot of Pa; consisting of warrants, judgments, notes of Tend, and bills forcoliection. ‘hey 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 ey pr morn- ing. They may be left at this office. or at tne of fice oft B. Goddard, Esq., on Louisiana ave- nue. All persons are hereby cautioned it b ing an of the said papers if offered for sale, eae Vy please give information of the same to the oo Should they give me informa- tion so that I may get them again I will give the above reward. A. E L KEESE. P.8.—Any information concern: the above pa will be considered strictly coniidential. feb 28-tf (Intel) L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN IGE, -—Sout corner al Telli pret ets feb 27 tf B01 EMENT IN ETHEREAL GR PROVEM. sieht OIL LAMPS. ECTFULLY CALL THE AT- Wrreation of our friends and the oe ener- ally to our very meaty Soo) seit 'THEREAL OIL LAMPS, the bes: of the kind ever offered to ae rae gus store No. ad © street, between Oth 0. Soe eee OWELL & MORSELL, ETHEREAL OIL 8 cents per gallon. feb 25-2W joined by old Joe Bates and two of his yeung- er sons, armed to the tee They were de- lighted to see Frank alive, for they had feared that the column of smoke that had arisen from his cabin was his monument, but now they did their best to condole him in their rough way. He said but little, but secretly vowed to avenge his wife's death, and well did he keep his word. To have scen him, no one would have supposed that the mild look- ing, slender built Frank Bates was an incar- nate demon in a fight with the Dacotahs, yet within a year after his cabin was burnt he had twenty scalps hanging at his girdle. “* Vengeance’ seemed his only thought—his life’s desire. ‘ For some time after this outrage the Daco- tahs kept away from the miners; but at last a party of them came prowling about, and the miners determined to have a little brush with them. Who was so competent to head the arty as that sworn enemy of the “ red skins,’ Frank Bates? The party engaged two Win- nebagoes as guiles, and then struck into the forest, following a recent trail. The third night of their journey, the wary leader in- sisted on standing sentry, and about midnight the crack of his rifle awakened every sleeper. In an instant every man was on his feet, rifle in hand, ready to repel any lurking foe; but alow whisper from Frank announced that there was no danger. Morning came, and as the party crowded around the sentiuel to learn the cause of the alarm, he merely pointed to what appeared to be a huge bear; a nearer approach to the object discovered to their astonishment the grim visage of a dead Dacotah, enveloped in the skin of a gigantic brain, who thus disguised had attempted to reconnoitre the position of the frontiermen. Frank felt assured that they were near enemy, and followed ee trail in greeting the alert for their foe. On reachio; 7 mit of a knoll, they the village before them—a collection of high conical tents, made of dressed buffalo skims sewed together, and i BUTTER, CHEESE, &c. i KEGS GLADES ct 19 40 boxes EASTERN CHEESE, 75 boxes SCALED HERRINGS, 2000 pounds PRIME NEW SHOULDERS, 1000" «* “ «HAMS, 7 hhds. New Crop N.O. SUGAR, 10bbis. “ « N.O.MOLASBES, Just received and for sale BARBOUR & SEMME! No. 65 La. av.. - Bank of W; Ra most solemn league of ornamented with rude representations of the buttle or the chase. On the outskirts were the sqaaws, engaged in the laborious occupa- tions which fall to their lot. Their infants, tightly bound to straight strips of bark, wero tied to small bent-over birches, which gently dance them to sleep ; and the boys of the vil- lage, with bow and arrow, were shooting at the representation of a Kansas hunter. In the centre of the village, before the towering tent of the chief, sat the braves, smoking their tomahawk pipes with stoical gravity. The white men looked at the riming of their rifles; put their shar, bunting-knives between their teeth, and with adeafering yell rushed down through the frightened squaws, ere the Dacotahs could comprehend what vaused the alarm. Dashing into the startled group of warriors with fierce War-hoops, they tealt destruction around them. The chief was the first slain, bravely defending himself and encouraging his warriors, who nobly struggled to avenge his death, but all in vain. Frank Bates fought like a demon, but at one time was nearly a victim to a stalwart warrior. But glancing at his opponent Frank recognized in a gay red handkerchief around his head, his marriage gift to his lost wife. This added renewed strength to his body and increased activity to his fury, as he seized his assailant with his left arm, lifted him from the ground, and at the same time with ner- vous force thrust his knife into his heart. This decided the battle, for the surviving Dacotahs, panic-struck at the sudden attack, rushed to the spot where their horses were tethered and escaped intothe forest. Upwardsof fifty a warriors remained on the bloody field, and others grievously wounded, but not a single white man was seriously injured. The women and children fied to the woods and the whites found an abundance of plunder, comprising blankets, rich furs, borses, dried meats and tents. But Frank Bates felt sad at heart, for the sight of this memento of his wife made him fear she had been tortured be- fore perishing in the flames. Night came on, and teeling positive that he could not sleep, he volunteered to keep watch. It was a brignt moonlight night, and as be was pacing his solitary round, planning new schemes of ven- gence, he heard a light step approacti from the thicket. Frank at first raised his rifle to shoot down the iotruder, but a secret influence led him to callout: “ Who comes there?” ‘‘ Are you a white man ”” was the reply. in tones that produced an indescribable effect Upon the stout hearted pioneer. “Yes, and you?” ‘I am Frank Bate’s wife who was taken prisoner over on the Mississippi,” and as she spoke, she advanced. The rifle fell to the ground, and Frank stood as if under the influence of a magic spell. His hands were convulsively elenched, his hair stood erect on his head, a shiver ran through his frame and he tottered back sever- al paces. But not so the female, who hai recognized her husband as she drew near and now exclaimed as she threw herself into his arms. “Frank! my own Frank! Do you not know your wife?”’ Yes, it was his long mourned bride, her features with stamped sorrow, but still retsin- ing her early beauty. Mutual explanations followed, and when the delighted wife learned the safety of her boy, all her hardships van- ished It now “p eared that when the In- dians had entere: et house, they found « keg of whisky of which they drank freely, ana then plundered everything, removing the chest in their researches. Soon two of them quarrelled for the handkerchief Bates had seen the day previous, and drawing their scalp knives, one speedily received a m: stab, and fell directly upon the tr: through which his blood ran upon the bidd wife. She believing that it came from tho veins of her husbana, shrieked aloud, thus | traying her place of concealment, dra her forth her captors bound her, thea rifling the cabin, applied the toreh. The body of the slain Dacotah was consumed, and over his bones Bates had mourned as for those of his wife. That day they “packed’’ the plunter upon what horses the Dasotahs had left, aa 1 started for their homes, which they regained in sate ty. The proceeds of Frank Bate«'s share of the spoils enabled him to rebuild his house, but this time close to that of bis fath enclosed with a high stockade. The Dac however, never returned, and in course time were driven tothe far West. Frank Bates is now one of the wealthiest land holders in Iowa, a member of the State Senate, Judge of the county court, and Major General of Militia. Time has dealt leniently with him and his wife, but neither forzets her captivity. Their son never passes tne scene of his father’s flight on that memorable night without feeling a renewed sense of his filial obligations, anda deeper love for his boyhood’s home. ~ = o- Tae Lirrie One's Praver.—A li'tle child knelt at twilight hour near the brokea lattice of a small, poverty-stricken cottage. Casting a glance at the sleeping form of her inebriate father opposite her, she clasped her wan hands and murmured, gazing out iato the silvery straight : = “Ob, God, make father leave his evil ways; make him my own dear father once again! Make mother’s sad looks p° away, and make herown smile come back; but Thy will be done.” Just then the little one’s mother entered the room ; and taking her husband, who had just awakened, by the arm, she said: — “ Hearken to Minnie—she s praying.” ‘Oh, God, make father love me 2s once he did, and make him forsake his bal ways!'’ murmured the little one, her clear tones breaking the hushed silence. “Oh, Paul—husband?’’ cried the mother ; “oh, by our past joys and sorrows, by our war- riage vows, our wedded love, blight not the life of our little one; ob, reform, and let us all be happy once again.”’ . The conscience-stricken man bowed his head and wept. Then clasping his hands, he said : : ‘With God's help you will never bo made to sorrow on my account again. And he kept his vow. Parent Mepicixes.—The following certifi- cate to the efficacy of patent pills is taken from the Philadelphia Mereury : «I, John Lubberlie, was sup 1 to be in the last stage of consumption, in '49, suffer- ing at the same time under a severe attack of rheumatism, liver complaint, dropsy, gravel, and cholera morbus. Simultsneously, also, L took the yellow feverand small pox. The lat- ter, acsuming the chronic form, completely de- stroyed my lungs, liver,spinal marrow, nervous system, and the entire contents of my cranium. I got so low that I did not know my brother in law when he came to borrow some money. For three months I swallowed nothing but twenty pack: of Kunkelbausen’s pills, which effec! an immediate cure in two weeks. Sworn and subscribed, &c. P. 8.—My uncle, Bacchus Pottinger, was afflicted so long with the gout, (contracted by living toe much on bear's meat and alliga- tof’s eggs,) that life became a burden to him. He took only four boxes of those pills and bis life was a burden to him no longer. Wh: do people drink hot gin? ie tap itis cold Schnapps. . Eanty Hours.—Since the introduction of Bo- candles, luxury has increased. Our forefathers rose with the lark, and went to bed with the sun. (GFP Marriage should be considered as the rpetual friendship ; @ state from which ice and concealment are t> be every act of dissimulatign is a breach of faith.