Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1856, Page 1

—_——— fuRL ISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) dings, corner Of Pennsylvania By W. D. WALLACH, wd be served to subscribers by carriers at sIx CENTS, payable weekly packager at 7 gents per 0 Fo mall subseribers the sub- geription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- ty CENTS a year ta advance, TWO DOLLARS ben ing Star. for six months, and ONB DOLLAR for three ocths; for less than three months at the rate of 1x cents a week. GF SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN®. VOL. VIL. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1856. NO. 970. THE WEEELY STAR ‘Whis excelient Family and News Journal—cen- san be found in any other—is published on Setur- - 3 exam. Single copy, per ARRUM ....+.ceceereresceesBl 25 re onus. re a seeeee 80 2.15 ve le ‘in oan be od aide sockee, tomtnune alpine the inoue of th paper. Prico—Tures Canrs. PosrMastTERs whoact asagents will be allowe 4 commission of twenty per cent. 4 cD STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. oD. —THK UNDBRSIGNED, JOHN C. Cpe VEREUX, of New York city, and M. THOMPSON, of Washington, D C., a. od Coansellors-at-law, are associated for the i prosecution of claims for ereditors of Gov- ernment, in the Court of Claims. They will eo operate in immediate and eareful attention to business matters at Washingten which may be entrusted to their eare by gentlemen of the profession and claimants in the city of New York, or elsewhere in any part of the Union. ‘They may be consulted at any time, personally or by letter, either at New York or Washington. Particular ae as to claims —s = peen at any time before Congress or mn can be furalshed at once upoa application by the parties interested JOHN C. DEVBREUX, No. 98 Broadway, eorner of Wall street, New York city. M. THOMPSON, Washington city. N.B—J_ C. Deveseux is a Commissioner of the Ceart of Claims. feb 20—tf iH. SEMKEN, s——— wiawesd Penna. auinus. between 9t th stres. Ty ASRECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY H a magnificent assortment of fire and rick inported JisW ELRY, such as Flor- entine ad Roman Mosaics, [talian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari-' ety of richly chased Gold nongeg hee any descrip tion, the very latest styles re new lot of fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted fae CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortmect of fine Silverware, Pitch- tors, Creams, Goblets, — Forks and Spoons, (sterling) Fish, Cake bie Knives, futter and Frail Kaiyes, Soupand Oyster Ladies, preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellam, Napey En SLATED WARK, ON ALSATA ILVBR PLATED WARE, 4 ee, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Fee and Spoons. FANCY AR'FICLBS. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, ia variety, Card Cases, Portmonnates, Cigar Gaegs. ‘And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES in Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit eve and age; Eye Glasecs, Congress Specs, Opera Glasses. 17" We take pleasure tn showing our.v0ds to ll, whether purchasers or not. * All our noms are warranted ee will be scld at the lowest possjr* P’ ian IF Jewelry and Sil Disinonds remounted ; Gan rene repeinted, and oe order at short notice H. SEMKREN, Jeweler, gg -* S¥enue, between Sth and 10th sts. deo 1. * “a ~ CHAUNCRY W4AKKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SILVERWARE, would respect- fally solicit the attention of those who desire a good article, to bis choice variety of London, Ge- aeva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the oftime-keepiag and durable qualities for which a suitable guarantee will be furnishe those who purchase ase GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, PINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York joes. Mtr Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re- fred Lil JEWELRY. &c. No 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel ar =: of the GOLDEN WATCH, Washington, D C. jan B—3rma BAGUERKREOTYPING BY A LADY. N RS. A.C. REDMOND MAVING ADDED +"% to her new roomsa beautiful Skylight, and engaged an Assistant Operator, (one of the best in the Distriet,) she intends not to have her Pictures excelled, if equalled, in the United states. PIC- TURES pu: up in Embossed Cases for Aifty Cents, sack as are usually sold elsewhere for one Goller. Yarticular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- otypes, U1! laintings, &c., &< Mrs. . solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- teulariy iD Rooms—4¥l Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and I jan 2i-g SOVSIX WAREROO, &e. WILLIAS PLANT & OO., UNDERTA- * KS KS—residence418 Seventh Sent, between G and H streets. ntermeats procured inany ground sostery. Coffias, Caps, Sapouds, Aamir ps Hearse, and every artiole for interments the best quality furalsned at abort notice, on the most reesonable «sms, and at all hours cf the aight. Having the exclusive rigat of Crump’s Palent Corp Preserver, we guarantec to k dead for =4Y length of time. jy ii—ly GLENWOOD CEMETERY, wigics Ne. 392 Pa. ave., corner ith street, THE SAVING’S BANE.) VIS CEMETSRY fs laid ont on the piga of ted Greenwood, of New York, and high ground distant one and a orth of the Capitol—Nortb Capitol g directly to the gateway. have secu! acharter from Con- ing their ground forever to buria) ig a fee title to the purchaser, and encroachments from legislation or ‘2 is of vast importance to those prokibitiag a otherwise, w! who wish th the burial ground becomes valu- urposes, to sell tt, and throw the ly into one large pit, and legal prevent it, as no tithes me gives e- cpsa from 19 to 12 o'clock &. m., mphiets, containing the Charter, Bi iad a mip of the ground, and ail other in- nm, can be obtained. with Mr. James F. Harvey, No. i) ot, or any other undertaker, will be poms miedte. fe 18—iy No. $60.) «Swamp and Overflewed Lands.” > NOTICE —PURSUANT TO THK ‘aatructions cf the Secretary of the Interior, nettce Is hereby given that, in order to 2 luse the business under the act of Con- pproved September 23, 1850, eatitled, “An enable the State of Arkansas, and other eclalm ths ‘swamp lands’ within their and at the some time afford to parties laim that ons of the ands selected un- law are and ft for cultivation, an op Pp y to intr @ evidence, all lands s0 se- iscted, to the approval w! no ol on be made withia six months from tke date hereof, wlll be certified and patented to the States. Such objections as are contemplated by the above must be made under oath, and filed with tne register and receiver of the proper land office for lransmtssion to the General fon Office. The necessary forms for affidavits are in the hands of said o@icers The rag en classes of land are exempt from objection, to-w" st. Lands entered with cash, or located with military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the passage of the act of 2th September Iss#, and prior to the passage of the eot of 24 March, 1555, — = —— * wi n yard ts (oc tesied vg Purcoasers and iocators of swamp end overtiowed lands.” Ud. Lands already patented to the State under the swamp law in all ceses where objection Is raised, testi mony must be taken before the register and recetver of tae land office, at such thime, after the expiration of said 8: months, as they may appoint. with the consent of the Couumtesioner of the General Land Ofice he lists of swamp and overflowed lands a:c Gpea to inspection during the regular busines: hours of ike Land Office Given under my bend, at the ad of Washing ton, this 2lst dey of December, 1555. @HOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commlesioner General Land Uiice. jan 1S eee = = CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. BMBEKS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS a and *trangers wishing to supply themselves With superior garments, made to order. are invtte3 to examine our superior assortment of LD. ‘ins, I Cloths slineree, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- , ings, all ich bas boeg selected WILD #7 6g wale Glal view to the w-2 5 of our customers wewill make to measure Ina mauper inferior to Réné, al uuch cieeper reies (ua the udual city priess WALL & STEPHENS, 32 Pa. avenue, between wh and iGth streets. Also, 304 Pa. avenue, 34 door east of the Nattonal Hotel jan resne ST YL Ket Gentieme Hats fer 1556.—1] sbati this aay Latro- dace Beebe, Leary, and Genin’s fax ble New York Dress Hat« LAD Washionsble Hat, Cap and Gent: mer i-yolm nishlag Store. Tweifth L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN vibe eA Offes and gaia us mee oar JONAS P. ree ca IMPORTER AND DEALE! ws, ea ockRIEs, | eneral Commission & Forwarding Merchant Ge enee AND BILL 'BROKRE, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, B.—conntry slerchants are requested to gtrz N. B.—Conun' hind ¥ GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. ‘y.HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patronsto Dr. COSBY, pases fae spn gesonary Va., for Dental operations for a num- ber of years, and take ure in recommending him to the citizens Wi ion as the best Tooth Extractor and Dental ‘tor that we haveever met with Heinserts Teeth upon every plan that is practised in the United States. Geo. P. Holdman, M.D. B, W. Tewles, M. D. fice o \ lith street and Pa avenue. nov GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, D is mounting Teeth on a Gutta Percha Base. , With Allen’s pat- ent continuous am, os beau- strength and cleanliness. ‘Yr Mis determined to keep pace with every improvement in Dentistry,and strive to please and profit his patrons. Deon ne P. D. Gurley, D D. lon. illet, J.G.Binney,D.D. Hon. 8 A Douglas, B Sunderland, D.D. Dr R P Patterson, H.R. Schoolcraft, Esq. Dr. R H Coolidge, Hon. C Mason. Dr. Thomas Niller, Hon. A O P Nickolson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 22—tf DENTISTRY. OCTORS J. F. CALDWELL LATE OF Virginia, and STEPHEN BALLY of thiscity, have formed a connection Seg in business to practice in all the phases of Dentistry. Their rooms are on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue, a few doors east of Fourteenth strect and Willard’s Hotel, where a both will*onstantly devote themselves to their profession, promisieg the ladies and gen- tlemen of this city and the public generally, that from their long experiencethey will execute all kinds of their work fulthfully, satisfactorily, and upon terms with which the most fastidious will be pleased. mar 13—lw DESTINY DEMUNSTKATED BY THE PLANETS ©R ASTROLOGY. ROF’R SYLVESTER CONTINUES TO Foretell all Particular Events of Human Life, such as Love, Marriage, Description of Versons, Riches, Business, Friends, Rights, Claims, and Deeds of 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, om he Island mar 3-1m* RBUOPHAM & NORVYLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORELETT of this city, respectfully announce to their friends and the ear that they have com- menced the Saddling Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortinent of—Mens’ Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNES: ot description, 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- ES. CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, -» ee. All material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be sur, » either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respectfully solicit, ashare of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Brunke pis omy all kinds of work. lers’ tools constantlyon hand. nov 7—tf SPRING GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 South site Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C. . has re- ceived his First Instalmentof SPRING GOOD#, sui ed to the early demand. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Plain Black Silks, all grades, Plain Freach Procoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 2) pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pleces White Camb-ics and Jaconets, 0 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 piedes Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieces soft-finished Shirting Cotton, 12¥¢. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do., nit bleached and brown Sheeting Cottons, welling, Table Damasks, and Napkins, Ladies and Gents Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, Heavy Osnaburg Prints and S'riped Osnaburgs, Mixed Dentms 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. ash and prompt paying customers are solicited to call early. (mar 5) J.4.8. COLUMBIA MARKET, Penasylv nia avenue, corner of 13th st. CS48LEs MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Beef, Matton, Poultry, Butter, Lari, together with Game, Fruits and Vegetables in all its sea- sons. C.M having had sixteen years experience ina neighboring city, flatters himself that he will be able to keep a choloe selection of PROVISIONS generally, and hopes, by moderate charges and strict persona! attention to the wants of his cus- tomers to merit a share of the public patronage. jan 23—2aw2m SUIKEES ROF.H W.MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fully announces to the pee that his Soirees aa take place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- ING. ‘These entertal aments are considered by al! who have attended them to be the most sociable that has ever been Gen in this city. jan RTA Ww FOR SALE. 7 iF TEEN HUNDREDCORDS PINE WOOD studing, situnted on the Potomac, near the mouth of Wisomico River and Neal’s Creek. A vessel drawing an easy f°. in the creek, or anchor e landing. ‘The land is level and the farthest to haul is not half a mile. Terms accommodating. Address JOHN E NEAL, at Stanislaus Murray's, Louisianaavenug. mar 6- ETHERIAL O1L OR BURNING FLUID NU FACTURY. HE ATTENTION OF DEALERS Is called to the fact that my facilities are such that 1 ean supply them with ETHERIAL OLL atas low a price and on as good terms as any house in Baltimore or elsewhere. The quality of my Oil is surpassed by none ALCOHOL. CAMPHENE, TURPENTINB, wholesale or retail, at the very lowes’ prices cGREGOR, 4.8. mar 3—2awim 0. FGA MATS!—_MATE! EW YORK WINTER STYL ro N eng Leary, Genin. wir YLES| OF onable = -wemen's Dp; 7, Ts" i and complete assortment at mao ye LANES Hat, Cap And Gent’s Fura. Store, 494 Pa. oe 5 ‘a. avenue. CASH FALD PGK FURNITURE, ERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKE PING or ae a surplus of Household Effects on hand, will find us prepared at ali times to pur- chase theirentire stock, or such as may wish to dispose of Call and see BONTZ & COOMBS, No 269 Seventh st , bet. | and K feb 19-eod WRPOKATION STUCH.—$8,000 Corpo. ration of Washin; Stock for sale at tS CAUBB BROTHERS. OFFICIAL. ‘Parasvry DerartMEnrT, Dec. 1, 1656, Notiee 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, 2 premium of ten per cent.; 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 Wth 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 3ist of March and prior to said ist of June next, a premium of 13 per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. . Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purehase 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 Seoretary of the Treasury. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Hesidence No. 303 Penn. avenne, uth side, between 9th and 10th sts., VING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for mpc properly conducting hl- business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortes: notice, and in the best manner A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- nished on the most reasonable terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N. B.—Resid on tbe premises, ordere will be Eecmptty attended to at all hours feb7-ly AGENCY OF THE ; Keystone Insurance Co, of Philadelphia. Capital........++.+.+++++$300.000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1866. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- LALe -cceeereee eee cesesersesccee $110 601 00 Stoc.s of other C Cash on hand... tereesceeeee 31,806 30 Bills recetvable. sisting of Marine notes and short loans.....236,48 70 814386 00 91,380 70 $819,480 OD Whole receipts for premiums during the year. .ccoc-ceccescccee-eeeee eoee SII LIL 05 Paid for losses and expenses during the yeer...... sees 71,188 04 Y, President. P_M. MORIART J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Risks changed from other companies to this No charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J.B. Kendall, over RK. Morrow's Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s bat store on Peansylvania avenue. feb 7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. CHUBD PROTHERS, BALERS, 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 IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTH#:R SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPE. Investment paying 10% and ever, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all thines Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all denomiuations, Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wissonsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, Jan %3-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. Mosk" NKW JEWELLY, WATCHES, Silverware, kc. : Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Flofontine Mosais, La va, and Plain Sets, complete Diamond Brooches, Ear and inger Rings Diamond Crosses, Studs, Pins. &c Ladies’ and Geatlemen’s extra fine Watches Gentiemen’s Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladies’ new style Chatalains and Faney Guards Pure silver Tea Sets, richly embossed Waiters, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Ladles 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 8 324 Pa av. bet 9th sad 10th sts. Pes; THE PEARL of PEARL RIVER, by E. D. E.N. Southworth, $1. Learning to Think, by Abbott, 50 cents. United States, Canada and Cuba, by Miss Mur- ™, $1. ‘utnam’s Magazine for Mareb, 25 cents. Harper’s o do do Heari De L’tour, or the Comrades in Arms, by F. Smith, 30 sents Annual! of Scientific Discoveries, or Year Book of Facts, for 1856; $1.25. K. LUNDY, For sale by E. No, 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. mar 7—tr SELLING OFF, CHANCE FOR GREAT BARGAINS — From this to the Ist of April we shall offer our stock at greatly-reduced prives, in order (o make room for our usual immense Spring Stoek We mention, in part, Jet Goods, Brushes and Combs, of every class and style, Perfamery Cologne, Extracts, Soap, Shaving Soap an Boxes, Rezors, Strops, Knives, Umbrellas, Canes, Baskets, Portrnonnaies, Card cases, Card receiy- ers, Paint Boxes, Children’s Toys and Games, fine Engravings, with or without frames, Paper, Ink, Envelopes, Cards, Sund Boxes, Inkstands, Rulers, Note and Check Books, Vases, China Goods, is, Cages, and an endless variety at the Piano store af JOHN ELLIS, mar® 306 Pa. av bet. 9th and 10th sts SINGING AND FLUTE LESSONS M R. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- IVE tng, &e., having been induced to accompany hia nephew (Mr. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi- anist,) on his return to this coun'ry, and to take up his revidence iu this city, will be happy to re- ceive pupils for fnstruction either in Singing or in the artof Flute Playing, uaying been assocl- ated vith the best Professors in Europe, studied und+r Crevelli, the great vocal master in Londan, and under C. Nicholson, the redowned Ads qi 0 For tei &e apply to hin, by note or others wise, at No. 23¥ Pernsylvanja avepue, betwe- Jath and Lith streets, au2i—et NOW THE SNOW [8 THAWING! i! ose LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Keal and Artificial FLOWERS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &, &c. OPERA GLASBES for sale or rept At THE LAKES, mar 5 504 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. P. NENNING,.., ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH eeaue a se pide CATIONS for bulldings of every descrip- ton, and su tend their erection if required . Designs for public and private Buildings, Counting Houses Churches, Monumeats Also, Wo king Drawings for builders will be carefully executed at reasonable terms Office, 216 F stree , north side, between 14th and 16th, Washington D. G, mar l-la SINGER'S Improved Sewing Machines. To whieh was gra: the highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World's Verdict of Superiority. 4 hee IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- ohine tehele ae pa them in many respects, oe of executing twiee the amount of work they did formerly in any given time They are without question the only Machines oa- le of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines by a simple chap, of needle and thfead in such a manner that the closest scrutiny cxnnot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with binding hats, cap fronts, » ke. lik, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines wili please address I. M. SINGER & CO, 106 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are pre} to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind Terms lib- Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the pretext of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. *~ mar 10—tf uages attached, for To the President, Ladies, AND THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON MANY OF THE BEST PHYSICIANS OF Philadelphia have approved of the ELECTRIC OIL made by A. E Smith, Chemist, Philadelphia; and thousands of the Best Ctticens have been cured «f very painful complaints. The most em- inent dealers who buy $1000 worth ata time, such as Barnes & Park, New York, Weeks & Potter, Boston, Balch & Son, Providence, Purcell, Ladd, & Co, Richmond, J. D. Park, Esq , Cincinnati, H H Hay, Esq., Pertland, E. J. Morton & Co, Halifax, (N.S.,) and many more, say, ‘it is a splendid artrcle,’’ free from injurious properties, and is bourd to take the place of all remedi similar complaints Since writing the above, we have the following orders, showing the frequency of the calls, as these parties ofien order: RicuMonp, Va., March llth, 1856. Messis De Gratu & Co, Philadelphia :— You may ship the Electric Oi! as ordered in ours of the 25th ult., (91,000) We expect to drivea rood trade this Spring. Ship oF steamer with So.080 bills. ours respectfully, PURCELL, LADD & CO. CincinnatTt. O., March 8, 1°56. Pror C. De Gratu & Co., Phila : ~ Gents: Please send me, via Pittsburg, 3 gross 25 cent. and 3 gross 50 cent. size Electric Oil; being al- ready out of those sizes. 4 J.D PARK. Yours truly, PRovipeNnce, March 10th, 1256. Messrs. De GratH & Co —Gents :—We want another invoice of your Electric Oll, same as be- fore. We should like to have it by express if you share the freight; otherwise by steamer as soon as possible, Yours truly, BALCH & SON BaLTimore, March 9b, 18:6 Messrs. Dk Gratu & Co :—Please send me Electric Oil to amount of $400, sizes as follows, and draw on me as before. Yours truly, SETH S HANCE Utica, March 11, 1856 Messrs. Cuas. Dk Gratu & Co.:—Gents :— Pleaze ship us the Electric Otl as proposed io former letter, amount of $500. Send also 5,0) bills with our names printed on. by express. Will you please forward the medicin? immediately, and the circulars as soon as possible We are respectfuliy yours, DICKINSON, COMSTOCK & CO, Wholesale Drugyists. Danvit_e. Pa., March 10th, i$56. Messrs Dz GratH & Co , thiladelphia, Gents: I have sold all the £0 and 75 cent sizes of the Electric Ol ordered from your Dr. Smith last week Itsells - like botcakes*’ I sold itall in one day, and could havesoid as much more. Send me immediately 2% doz’ more by International express, and draw on me for same. From the way it sells it must be working wonders Yours truly, J. B. MOORE, Druggist. P, 'S— Don’t delay a moment sending it. Wasuinoton,D C_., March 14, 1856 I have sold the Oil made by Dr. Smith, of Phil- adelphia, called De Grath & Co.’s Electric Oil for some time, znd all have pronounced it far Supertor to any thing before in use for similar complaixuts ne customer (Mr. Rider) says he ** would not be without {t in his house, and that the Oil appears to be almost infallible fur psin, neuralgia, &c.’” J. B. MOORE, Druggist, Penna. avenue. CHAS. STOTT, Esq., Druggist, Washington, and ctbers can tell of most wonderful cures; such cures as no ordinary /inmiment can ever make. The ladies find it pleasant and soothing. Mr.8.S. Hance, of Baltimore says ‘‘some cus tomers have bored him Aalf an hour with praise of this wonderful Oil, which had cured them, and he searcely ever need recommend it, as it speaks for itself in all cases.’? Itcured Dr Elkinton’s wife, although she bad suffered many years. It has cured pe ple of Palsy, also Neuralgia, in one day, when the face had been distorted three years. “ss it will reduce an Inflammatory Swelling often in a few hours, and always eures painful Tetter. Kheumatism, Sprains, at once to the wonderful efficacy of this Oil. Ir WILt cuRE Pain We would caution the good citizens of Washington to beware of imitations, and to ex- amiae the bottles, (which must have our name blown in,) and also the wrop, TS, which must be signed in writing thus: ‘* De Grath & Co ,’’ and ‘‘A. E. Smith ;”’ to imitate which is felony! The genuine Electric Oll, made by Dr. Smith, is sold by C. STOTT and other respectable Drug- vistshere Also, by Peel & Stevens, Alexandria; Bisel, Ladd & Co., Richmend, Va.; Dr John H Seay, Lynchburg; F. H. Robertson, Peters- burg. and t) roughout the United States, Canada, Calffornia, Mex!co, and West Indies. Price %, 50 and 75 cunts and $1. Large bottles ten times the cheapest. Principal Office, 39 south Eighth street, Phila delphia, near Chesnut. mar 15—eo3t CHAS. Dk GRATH & CO E. 1. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOW DER. WILMINGTON, DEL. Suporfine Sporting, and aii other kinds. Diamoud Gram, extra fine. Bagle Gun-Powder, FINE GRAIN, for 8 ing, in Canisters, pound papers. and 6 -lb oe OARSER GRAIN, expressly for Water-Fowl Shooting, in Cagis ters, 64 and 12x -lb. kegs. PREMIUM FXCEis10# SAFETY FUSE, 4s quantitles to suit purchasers. GUN-POWDER FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING *F,FF; C,F, FF, FEF, in 10, 30, and %-lb A N-POWDER OR MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE. SUPERFINE SPORTING GUN-POWDER, F, FF, FFF, Glazed and Rougn, in 95, 12%, and 64 pound kegs, and in Canisters Sole Agensy for the District of Columbia at Nv. 35 HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, D. i mar 1—Yawim COTTAGE SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LAD'ES. To INSTITUTION IS LOCATED IN Brooke~'''e, Montgomery county, Maryland, and offers xpecial advantages to those who desire for their daughters a solid education, and a re- tired home where their morals, manners, and health receive particular attention ‘pe location is elevated remar. able for its healthfulness The Principal is assisted by competent and effi- cient Teache s. The School is now initstwenty fourth session, and has long enjoyed an excelient patronage Pupils are received at any time du- ring the session, and pay frcm the time of en- trance Terms: The year is divided into two sessions. For board and tuition in English branches $65 aa session ; for Music and use of Piano $27, and rench $10 per session. rele clase atpely ay irene ey one rticulars, » te the cip: 1. sid Mrs. M. PORTER, mar 12—Wsw Brookeville, Md. _ ‘KD CAGES, Bird Seed, Fish je, do., at the Housekee; pers’ Furnishing Store, 400 Seventh street. (marl2] G@. FRANCIS. EVENING STAR. MY DUEL WITH CAPTAIN ELLIOTT. pace ] “Thus adjured, I drew sword; but had scarcely done so when some' whizzed past me, a sharp report was heard, and with a wild cry Elliott fell at my feet. 1 looked for an instant behind me, and saw the dark coun tenancesof half a dozen Mexicans as they pre- ared to reload their pieces, and then fled into the chapparal, ‘ tarrying no longer ques- tions” Gur on I eped; this way end “that way, through the tangled thicket, tripping my fect on long trailing vines, scratching my hands on thorns, until completely worn out, [ climbed up a lofty tree and hid myself upon its leafy branches. Here I remained for sev- eral hours, and heard my pursuers crashing through the underwood, shouting, swearing, calling to each other» but gradually the sounds died away, the, chase seemed to be given up, and I was left alone in that wild unbroken solitude. “The afternoon was far advanced when, driven partly by hunger, partly by the dread of passing the night in the chapparal, I ven- tured to descend from my leafy covert, where the mosquitoes had mado a feast of me, and the monkeys had chattered at me with their strange, mocking gestures. By the aid of my pocket cempass, [ found my way back to the clearing whence I had so suddenly departed. After carefully reconncitering, to see that none of my Mexican friends were lingering near, (to this day I suspect that young woman of having sent them after us,) I advanced to tho Pe where poor Elliot had fallen. ‘He was lying with his face in a pool of blood, his hands clutching the grass, his hair and uniform dabbled in blood, and his fine, manly form (he was one of the finest looking fellows in the army) pierced with three or four mortal wounds. ‘Ah, poor fellow! poor fellow!’ said I, as I stood and gazed upon es for | him ; for though I was rid of a mortal enemy, I could not help feeling sorry that so brave « soldier should thus perish like a dog, shot down by an unseen foe. ‘But, thank God! { ejaculated with a thrill of indescribable pleasurable, ‘ thank God! Idid not kill him! “‘T had turned him over on his back, and as I thus stood moralizing, I thought I per- ceived his bosom heave I placed my hand upon his heart, and found that he still lived As 1 knelt by him, uncertain what to do, tie opened his hualf-glazed eyes, and saw his arched lips try to form the word ‘ water '’ y first impulse was to run tothe broek which flowed ata short distance; my next to Nop short and consider. Should [ restore to lite the man who, a few minutes before, had beeu thireting fur my blood? who had hated me ali his life; who had wrenged me, slighted me, and even called me coward? No! I would leave him to the fate which his own rashuess provoked I turned my back upon him; but suddenly, as if traced with a finger of fire, there were borne upon my mind the words ot Holy Writ: ‘If thine enemy hunger, give him food; tf he tharst, give him drink! And fast upon these came that other Divine sentence: *‘Inasmuch as ye did not unto these, ye did it rot unto Me!’ “I seized his cap and ran to the brook for water, with which [ moistened bis parched lips and bathed his gory temples. “Taking my case of instruments from my pocket. I then proceeded to probe his wounds The Mexicans, I had forgotten to mention, hal rifled him of hia watch and other valuables, but in tearing open his shirt, I found a sinall locket, suspended from his neck by a hair chain, which had escaped their search. I opened it. It contained his mother’s por- trait. (He was le: only con, and che wae a widow.) “Thank God!” I again ejaculated, ‘‘that mother’s curse will not light on me.” ** What to do with my patient, after having dressed his wounds, was what puazied me. To remove him myself was impossible; to leave him there, exposed to wild beasts, and to the burning rays of the sun, after having partially restored him to life, seemed cruel and unnatural; but there was no alternative. Before leaving him, however, I half carried, ha'f dragged him into the shade of a tree about a hundred yards distunt. It weuld be impossible to describe my sensatiuns when I found myself with my deadly enemy in my armz—the two hearts so lately boiling over with malice and revenge, and all the darkest passions of our nature, now throbbing peace- ably against each other; his, poor fellow ! with a motion so faint and low as to be scarcely perceptible. ‘‘ Well, | hurried to the encampment for assistance, and soon had him conveyed thither insafety. For many weeks he lay hovering between life and death; for the pain ef his wounds, which were very severe, the loss of blood, and the exposure tothe sun, brought on brain fever, and nothing but the most un- remitting care and attention saved his life. He bore his sufferings with noble endurance, which is true heroism, and which, let me teil you, is a much rarer article than mere courage Bruises, and Burns yield; inthe field. In fact, he displayed during his sickness 80 many admirable qualities, that it was a mystery to me how i could have mistaken his character so completely. Whether it was owing to this, or to my hay- ing done hiza 4 service, I cannot tell; but in. sensibly the hatred all melted from my heart, and in its stead sprang up a feeling of strong regard furhim. Curious, wasn't it? * But whether this feeling was reciprocated or not, I knew not; for, altnough his manner toward me was peculiarly soft and gentle, and his eyes would light up when I approached his couch, he remained as taciturn as ever, anj never made any allusion to the subject of our quarrel. I felt a little picned at his silence; for 1 could not kelr, thinking that my having saved buy {rota a miserable death de- served at loxst a fow words of acknowled, ment. More than onse he seemed on the point of broaching the subject; but he appear ed ta be waiting forme to begin it, and I of vourse, waited for him. ‘At last, he was so far recovered that m. professional services were no longer requi As I rose to take leave at my last visit, I sig- nified as much to him, and added “Am I to understand, Captain Elliott, that wo retura to the aame fuoting as we were on hefore ?”” “The same footing? God forbid,” he ex- claimed, with a suddea earnestness that sur- prised me. ** Becaase,”’ continued I, “if you wish to anish the quarrel so inopportunely interrup- ted, you will find me ready at any time.”’ ‘Do you wish to renew that unhappy quar- rel?’’ asked he, an expression of deep disap- pointment bey suave! his countenance. “Who, [? ost certainly net,’’ said I, “but you demanded satisfaction, Captain Buliott, and until that demand is withdrawn, d wust, of coursg, hold myself in readiness to grant it.” “I withdraw it now,'’ said he, speaking very quick. ‘I ask your pardon for wy rash and injurious words If that wilk not satisfy you, I will bare my bo-om to your sword, but will never,’’ said he, with emotion, ‘‘raise my hand against the noble, the magnanimous preserver of my life!’’ Those were his words. After a pause, he added: “Dr. C—, we have all our lives misunderstood each other; believe me, had 1 known your worth sooner, [ would have acknowledged it. We haye been enemies long cnough ; let us now be friends Wil! you try to overlook what is past? Will- you be my friend ’”’ 7 “ My dear Captain Elliott,” oried I, deepiy touched by this generous speech, “I am your friend. ‘ince I carried you in my arms in that lonely glade of the chapparal, | have be- come #0 much attached to you, that 1 would as soon shoot my own brother as lift a finger against you.” “I held out my hand to him, but he threw himself on my breast, and burst into tears, for his nerves were weak with hig recent illugsa. ‘* There was no more coldness after that, no more reserve—al] was open and above-aboard between us; and I am proud to say that the more we unfolded our hearts to other, the more highly did we esteem each other. “Thad the Lappiten afterwards of recon periey him to his fair cousin, to whom he was still 7 attached (notwithstanding the little episode of the senorita); and “ When wild war's deadly blast was blown, And gentle peace returning,” I ‘assisted,’ as the French say, at their wed- ding, which took place at New Orleans. The very day after that interesting event, I was seized with yellow fever; and Elliott and his new-made wife spent their honeymoon at my bed-side—the truest, faithfulest, most devoted friends that m er had iu this world. “And that,’ said the Doctor, throwing the end of his cigar into the fire, “was the upshot of my duel with Captain Elliott ” ee List of Patents.—The following patente were issued from the U. 8. Patent Office, for the week ending March 13, 1856—each bear- ing that date : Homer Anderson, of Garrattsville, N. ¥._— For improvement in welding steel. Lewis C. Ashley, of Troy, N. ¥.—For im- proved bench plane. James B Biake, of Worcester, Mass.—For nesgasiieon apparatus for roasting and broiling js. y ga Samuel Blackwell, of Middlesex county, England —For improved dumb jockey, tho cross and saddle tree being male at tte percha. Patented in England March 9, 1853. Charies Bramohite, of New York, N. ¥ — For improvement in hermetically sealing pre- serve cans. Jobn. Broils, of Madison county, Ala.—For improvement in hernial trusses. hos. D. Burrall, of Geneva, N. Y.—For improvement in grain and grass harvesters. m. Butler, of Little Falle, N. Y.—For im- provement in making chilled castings Thomas Cope, of Detroit, Mich.—For im- proved carriage pg is Hiram Clark, of Princeton, Mass.—For im- provement in thrashing machines. Samuel Comfort, Jr., of Morrisville, Pa.— For improvement in mowing machines Henry N. DeGraw, of Piermont, N ¥.—For improvement in machine for corking bottles alvin Dodge, of Pittsburg, Pa —For im provement in fire places Eliakim R. Forbush, of Buffalo, N- ¥,—For improvement in grain and rass harvester: acob Frick, of Philadelphia, Pa —For im provement in feed and blow-cff apparatus fur steam boilers John German and C. B. Hoyt, of Oriskany Falls, N. Y.—For improvement in seeding machines R Gleason, jr., of Dorchester, Mass.—For improved inkstand Robert Griffiths, of Alleghany City, Pa. — For improved nut machine Horace L_ Hervey, of Quiney, [li.—For im- provement in harvester cutters A. C. Hitchcock and C H. Amidon, of Greenfield, Mass —For improved mortising tool. Daniel L. Hurlbut, of Utica, N. Y.—For improved arrangement of rotary planing knives Joshua K. con of Brooklyn, N. ¥.—For improved illuminating grating. iward R Kernan, of Pitsburg, Pa.—For improvement in processes for making trans parent window shades Lucius Leavenworth, of Freemansburg, N Y.—For improvement in churns. A. Lemyche, of Pleasant Mount, Pa.—For improved colf-ragniating wind whael Jno Lippingott, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in percussion projectiles. James B. Mabury, of Jeffersonville, Ind.— For improvement in stoves Ebenezer Mathers, of Morgantown, Va.— For improved machine for felling trees. John McCrone, of Thompsonville, Conn.— For improvement in cone tubes for winding frames Richard MoMullin, of New Brunswick, N. J.—For improvement in process for making elastie rubber cloth. Elijah Morgan, of Morgantown, Va —For improvement in seed planters. eo. W. Parker, of Fitzwilliam, N. H.—For improved machine for making clothes pins. Merritt Peckham, of Utica, N. Y.—For im- provenent in sectional fire pots for stoves and furnaces. David R Perkinpine, of Philadelphia, Pa. For improvement in boxes of railroad car axles Nathan Post, of East Cleveland, 0,—For Sor pidge in harness bucklesr ames Rodgers, of New York, N. ¥,—For improvement in omnibus registers. Chas. 4. Schults, of Chicago, Iil.—For im- provement ip machine for sawing marble in taper form. Philipp Schwikagdt. of Brooklyn, N. ¥.— For mode of producing desigas on wood. John R. Sees, of New York, N. Y.—For im provement in adjusting the brasses of connect- ing rods. John P. Sherwood, of Fort Edward, N. Y — Yor improvement in nail plate feeding ma chines. : Alva B. Taylor, of Newark, N. J.—¥or im- provement in machinery for making hat bodies. Wm. P. Thomas, of Hillsboro’, Ind —For pmpcernenont in harness for shoeing horses saac Van Banschoten, of New York, N.Y. For improvement in Argand lamps, for burn- ing rosin vil. scael W. Ward, of Birmingham, Pa.—Fer improved adjustment in boring machines. Aute dated Feb 16, 1856. Hiram Wells, of Florence, Mass.—For im- proved method of suspending circular-saw spindles. ce. Wellman, of Lowell, Mass.—For im- provemeut in stripping top flats of carding machines. Patented ia England Novemper 28, 1853. Lyman Wight, of Benton, Pa.—For im- provement in spinning wheels. Chas. Wilson, of Springfield, Mass.—For improved machine for tunnelling rocks ames H. Wilson, jr.,of Nashville, Tenn.— For safety apparatus to be applied to har- nesses and thrills of vehicles J. Z. Wagner, of Philadelphia, Pa —For improved method of adjusting reciprocating saws Orville Leonard, of Sommerville, Mass , as- signor t@@Mimscif and treo H. Reynolds, of Medford co., M2ss.— For improvement in cut off gear for steam engines. Ke-tssues —Beruard J. La Motho, of New York, N. ¥.—For improvemert in railroad ars, Patented Apzil 4, 1854 Wm. Kenyon, of Steubenville, 0 , assignor to Haigh, Hartupee, and Morrow.—for im- provement in machives fur making nuts, w»sh- ers, &c., &e Union Manufacturing Company, of Nor- walk, Conn , assignees of Jno Arnoldsadmin istrators —For improvement in the machine for forming the web for cloth, of wool, hair, or other substance, without spinning or weav- ing Patented July 15, 1884 Revived by act of Congress March 28, 1854 Design —Samuel W. Gibbs, of Albany, N- ¥ , assignor to W. and J. Treadwell, Perry, and Norton, of same place —For design for elevated oven stoves. Additional Improvements —Adolph Ham- mer, of Philadelphia, Pa —For improvement in mash machines. Patented January 9, 1355. Chas. H. Johnson, of Boston, Mass.—For imprcvement in gas burners. Patented June 26, 1859. A Polige Constab! Buffalo owns a dog that renders himself useful to his ter im assisting him to make arrests, whenever the parties run away or display any show of resist ance. -