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fUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNUON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Star Buildings, corner of Penasyleania — aaaae oe Blewenth street, By ©. D. WALLACH, @)li be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX aND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% gents per month. fo mall subscribers the sub- scriotion price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY ENTS ¢ year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12y cents a week. (7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. ———_—_—_—_—_—_—— Eben ny Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY. MARCH 21, 1856. NO. 972. VOL. VI. UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. 1ARD —THE UNDERSIGNED, JOHN 0. Cc DEVEREUX, of New York city, and M. THOMPSON, of Washington, D C., A and Coansellcrs-at-law, are associated for the jegal prosecution of claims for creditors of Gov- ernment, in the Court of Claims. will co operate In immediate and careful «min 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, or elsewhere In any part of the Union. ‘They may be consulted at any time, personally or by letter, either at New York or W oe ave ts Particular information as to claims which Leen at any time before Congress or De; can be furnished at once upon application by the parties interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 9 Breadway, vorner of Wall street, New York city. M. THOMPSON, Washi city. N.B—J C. Devereux is a Commissioner of the feb 20—tf vourt of Claims. H. SEMKEN, Jew 30 Penna avenue, between 9th 10th strests, AS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY. @ magnificent assortment of fine and rich imported JEW ELR Y, such as Flor- eatine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ent mas aes Ses ore any descrip the very latest styles TS. Smee JOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A splendid assortment of fine Silverware, Pitch- sare Creams, Goblets, —_ Forks and ‘Spoor (sterling Fi bie Knives, Butter and F: niyes, Soup and Oyster Ladies, Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars, Sesene, ish, Cake Napkin Rings, etc., etc. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and Spoons. FANCY ARTICLES. French Clecks, Dresden China Ornaments, in waaay: Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. a also a large assortment of SPECTACLES fa Gold, Silver end Steel Frames, to suit eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, Opera Glasses. i” We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods are warranted as 5 as will be sold at the lowest possible price. i[7” Jewelry and Silverware made to as Diamonds remounted; Gold Pens repointed, an Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. Chronometers and all kinds of ane Watches and Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. H. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 330 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. dsc 1 if L. J, MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE _ Office and Depot—Southwest corner Treasvar DerantMeEnr, Dec. 1, 1855. ‘TyelMh streets. 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 1847 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the 12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the ist day of January next, a premium of 2 percent.; ifreceived between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March and prior to said 1st of June next, 2 premium of JONAS P. LEVY, RALER In a AND FINE u enaral Commission SF evarting Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. Bence pane UE D.e. * ere! are requested te give patore pure aatag elsewhere. ImPoR WINES, LIQU GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HK UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending eur Dr. COSBY, formerly of Richmond, tal 0} jons for a num- of years, and take pleasure in recommending Washington as the best ‘eeth upon every him to the citizens Tooth Extractor and Dental have ever met with. He inserts lan that is practised in the United States. B. W. Towles, M. P. Holdman, M.D. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates speolfied in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January 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 {n addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theasaistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelpuia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. dec 3—atJunel a new lot of treet fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted ee ee eee GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. RK. O. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, is moun Teeth on a Gutta with Allen’s pat- ‘beau- ent continuous i keep with every and Pitistrive to please ‘Tir Mis detarmtued to im illet, Hon. 8 A Douglas, Dr. R P Patterson, Dr.RH egal Dr. Thomas Miller, 180 the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the ‘Treasury. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence No. 303 Pen: sonth side, between 9th and 10: AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences for properly conducting bl: 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. DESTINY DEMONSTRATED BY THE PLANETS vR ASTROLOGY. ROF’R SYLVESTER CONTINUES TO Foretell all Particular Events of Human Life, , Description of Persons, such as Love, M: hts, Claims, and Riches, Business, Friends, R: Deeds perty; 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 Cenis. » Opposite the Smithsonian, om ere] CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCHMAEER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW 4% ELRY and ean Or tech Tea fally solicit the attention of those who des good article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keepiog and durable qualities for which a suitable guarantee will be furnished those who purchase GOLD SEALS, FOB ané VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, 6OB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c.. for sale at N. York prices. The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, C der, and oth eS re! R ing, Musical and other WATC roy Zz» Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the GULDEN WATCH, jan S—Im Washington, D C. DAGUERREOTY PING BY A LADY. RS. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful — red an Assistant O yr, (one @ilar. Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- Ol Paintings, &c., &e. otypes, Mrw'R. solteits the patronage of the Ladies par- teular! tween H and |. corrin WAREROOM WILLIAM PLAN? & CO. oKE esidence 118 Seventh street, between 6 and H streets. interments procured tn any ground Hearse, and every article for interments the best quality furnished at short notice, on the Most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the Right. Having the exclusive right of th Patent Corpse Preserver, we zucrantee to keep dead for any length of time. jy ll—ly [No.550.} «Swamp and Overflewed Lands,”* DUBLIC NOTICE —PURSUANT TO THE inatructions of the Secretary of the Interior, ubiie notice Is hereby given that, in order to pg toa close the bus{ness under the act of Con- grets approved September 28, 1850, entitled, “An et to eaable the State of Arkan*as, and other Mates, to reclaim the ‘swamp lands’ within their limits, and at the same time afford to parties who claim that portions of the land selected un- der said law are dry and fit for cultivation, an op inity to introduce evidence, all lands so se- ted. fo the approval whereof no objection be made within six months from the date hereof, Will be certided and patented to the States. Such objections as are contemplated by the above must be made under oath, and filed with the register and receiver of the proper land office for transmission to the General Offce. The forms for affidavits are in the hands of said officers. The following classes of land are exempt from tion, to-wit: st. Lands entered with cash, or located with military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the Passaze of the act of 2th September, 1850, and Prior to the passage of the act of 2d March, 1855, “for the relief of purchasers and locators of swamp and overfowed jands.’? 2d. Lands already patented to the State under the swamp law. {nall cases where —— is raised, testimony e Tegister and receiver of the land office, at such time, after the expiration of said six months, as they may appoint. with the — of the Commissioner of the General Land e must be taken before ¢ The lists of swamp and overflowed lands are Cpen to inspection during the regular business Bours of the Land Office. Given under my band, at the ag Washing lst day of December, 1836. PHOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Office. toa, t Jan 10— Frou LONDON AND PAKIS.—HUOW- ard’s Laws of the British Colonies in Amer- ‘ca and the West Indies, 2 vols Debates on the Quebec Bill in 1774, 1 vat Auber’s History of the British Power in Indla, TZ vols b's Political and Military Events in Brit- hi ct ish India. from 1756 to 1849. 2 vuls. Flintoff’s Rise and Progress of the Laws of iL England and Wales, 1 vo V Uks’s History of the Half Century ending 1950, 1 vol Cheshire’s Results of the British Census, 1 vol State Papers growing ont of the Wars of the French Revolution, 10 vols. Jacob—science des Finances, tire de ’bistorie financiere moderne des Etats de l’Europe, 2 vols De Maress et De Cussy——Recnel de Traites, Conventions, et autres Actes Diplomatiques, 5 vols De Marteas—Recueil de Traitesdes Puissances del’ Europe, i4 vols ye Mastens—Causes Celebres du Droit des G ns, 2 vols Martens—Nouvelles Causes Celebres du Drot: des Gens, 2 vols. Impor.ed, with many other valuable works of ofthe same class, by FRANCK TAY@OR. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS 4 and strangers wishing to supply themselves with soperior garments, made to order. are invited ‘o examine our superior assortment of Doeskins. Cloths, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Ve: ings, all of which has been selected with an —T ich cial view tothe wants of our customers, wh we will make to measure in 2 manner inferior to bone, atmuch cheaper rates than the usual city Prices WALL & STEPHENS, — Pa. avenue, between 9h and 10th streets. we Pa avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal jan 3— Hote! Ss NG ST Y L E of Gentlemen's Dress for 1556.—1 sball this day intro- duce Beebe, Leary, and Genin’s fashiona- ble New York Dress Hats. LANE’S Fashionable Hat. Cap and nae Fur- mar l-eolm nishing Store. 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 yive entire satisfaction on alt occasions. : remises, orders will be peempey attended to at all hours. feb 7-ly TUPHAM & NORFLET’ NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 199 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. ESSR8S. TOPHAM late of Philadelph' NORFLET of this respectfully announce to ablic, that they have com- usiness at the above stand, where they will make and keep tonstantly on lor assortment of—Mens’, SADDLES, BRIDLES AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co, of Philadel ORT FOR THE YEAR Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- their friends and the menced the Saddling band a large and su Ladies’, and Boy: MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. description, both for city and coun’ TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAV EL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. e, and Dust BRUSH: -COMBS, SPONGES, Cash on band... Bills receivable, c Stock notes... ORSE BLANKETS. and HAMES. Horse, 3 ES. CARDS, CURR &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 sed, either for style or to merit, and respect ashare of public pat b Pasticular attention paid to covering @ruaks all kinds of work. is constantly on hand. nov 7—tf SPRING GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, No. 119 South siie Bridge street, near High, Geor; ceived his First Instalmento: sul ed to the early demand. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Plain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Procoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Srilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Cambrics and Jagonets, 5D pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieces soft-faished Shirting Cotton, 12\c. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mill: bleached and brown Sheeting C. Toweling, Table Damas! Ladi-s qpd Geats Linen Cambric naburg Prints and 8 riped Mixed Denims and twilled and Also, Whalebone and Manilla White and slate colored do , with other seasona' ditions will soon be in New York and Philadelphia. Prompt paying customers are solicited (mar 5) J.H.8. 996,943 70 14,386 00 51,339 70 Whole receipts for premiums during Che VEAP. ccecesrecee-soeee Paid for losses and expenses during tHE YORI... eeecsscccresecereseeesees M. MORIARTY, Presi J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this. uire at the office of Morrow's Exchange Office, est of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue. DAVID MYERLE, Agent. “EXUDE BROTHERS, BANKERS, BUY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPER. Investment paying 10% and over, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times Purchas! Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wisconsin, or CHUBB BROTHERS, Bankers, opposite the Treasury. ttc EE ccrenane he 7 aesttdinad boom Lhe ORE NEW JEWELKY, WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- va, and Plain Sets, com} Broochee, Ear and 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, Ladles And every variety of Fancy 8) suitable for presents. The above are all of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered unusually low. M. ALT & BRO., 324 Pa av. bet 9th NDIA; THE PEARL of PEAKL RIVER, by E. D. E. N. Southworth, $1. Learning to Think, by Abbo! United states, Canada and Cul light, and | our work cannot be the best in durability’ By i the District,) she intends not to have her Pictures e@elled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- TURES pu: up in Embossed Cases for Fifty Cents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one cooee SLI2,812 05 17 Koots—401 Seventh street, west side, be- jan 21-tf ened ercemcery. Coffins, Caps, Shrouds, nis pp 8, and Napkins, , to which large ad- from the latest arrivals , and have for lenominations. SELLING OUT TU CHANGE BUSINESS. AVING DETERMINED TO DISCON- » Stationery, ard Farcy eep solely a first-class ial Instrument Store, tinue the Perfume: Goods business, and Piano, Music, and Mw. we shall continue from this day to sell our stock We invite the ladies of the city to call and ex- amine our assortment, assuring find itthe largest and most varied in this city. Such goods as Combs, Brushes, Perfumery, Soaps, Card cases, Portmonnai oods. Papier Mache a: Toys, Baskets, Dolls, Chess, ary, Toilet articles, Visiting and Playing C Pens, Ink, Paper, Cabas, Work Boxes, es, Clocks, Vases, Mantel Ornaments. vings with or without frames, Knives, nives, Scissors, Lazors, &c., &c Call and examine. them they will ies, Jet and Cor- nd Pearl goods ILVERWARE, Itis our pleasure to show Remember 306 ‘a avenue, between 9th and 10th streets, the Great Piano and Music Store of JOHN F. ELLIS. HATS!—HATS! EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF Leary, Genin, with other fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, a full and complete assortment at LANE’S Rat, Cap And Gent’s Furn. Store, 124 Pa. avenue. ba, by Mise Mur- agazine for March, 25 cents. do da lo Henri De L’tour, or the Comrades in Arms, by F. Smith, 50 cents Annual of Scientific Discoveries, or Year Book of Facts, for 1856; $1.25. E. K. LUNDY, st., Georgetown. SELLING OFF. CHANCE FOR GREAT BARGAINS — From this to the Ist of April we shall offer our stock at grealy-reduced pric make room for our usua! immense We- mention, in part, Jet Goods, Combs, of every class and style, Perfume Cologne, Extracts, Soap, Shaving Soap an Boxes, Rozors, Strops, Knives, Umbrellas, Baskets, Portmonnaies, ers, Paint Boxes, Chili NDIA, or the Mrs. Southworth. y Christian Album ; edited by Mrs. 0 est of the Laws of Virginia of a The Quarterly Law Journal, published in Richmond January No. The Virginia Convention of 1776; b FRANCK TAYLOR. $$$ ALUABLE LAND AND PENSION boeks—scarce. Ulinols Bounty- Illinois to soldiers of — ef Pearl River; by @s, in order to Card cases, Card receiv- ren’s Toys and Games, fine Engravings, with or without frames, Paper, ik, Envelopes, Cards, Sand Boxes, Inkstands, le: Note and Check Books, Vases, China Goods, Fans, Cages, and an endless variety at the Piano store of jd Patent Book ; lands in te war, giving the names of the patantee, the service performed, and de- in and location of the tract cf land to which they are entitkd. Penston Rolls of the United States, 3 volumes; showing the names, service, and allowances, &c., of all persons entitled toa ent States and Territories of the United States TAYLOR & MAURY, booksellers, have for jes each of the above books, invalua- mts and those engaged in the JOHN ELLIs, 306 Pa. av. bet. 9th and 10th sts. SINGING AND FLUTE LESSONS R. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- .,having been induced to accompany t. Henry Palmer, the eminent p!- anist,) on his return te this coun'ry, and to take up his residence in this city, will be happy to re. pupils for instruction either in in the art of Flute Playing, ated with the best Pr ufder Crevelli, the msion in the differ- land agency bus! been assoc! “maria” ____ Book store near Ninth street. rss “i NEW SPRING CLUTHS, € AND VESTING EK ARE NOW RECEIVING OUR ae Bl Goods for tle- nisnable styled, select. from the Philadelphia and which we will make to order at much cheaper L & STEPHENS, ast National Hotel, 9th and 10th sts, it vocal master jn London, and under C. Nicholson, the renowned flutist. For terms, &c., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at No. 257 Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. NOW THE SNOW 18 THAWING! HE LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Real and Artificial ERFUMERY. FANCY USICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- Y, &c., &e. OPERA GLASSES for Al THE LAKES, 501 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. P. NENNING, ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH PLANS AND SPKCIFI- CATIONS for buildings of every tion, and su; tend their erection if req: for public and sree ir at reasenable terms Stee 1s F stree , north side, and 16th, Washingten D. C. supplies of new &: men’s wear, of late and im the most superior manner. rates than the usual city prices FLOWERS, with , 301 Pa avenue, 3d di e and 32 Pa avenue, between cy PIANO FORTE , oe nants Apply at GEORG LBUS’S Muste Depot, Pentsy vaaia aveaue. SKETCH BOUK UF MEISTER KAKL, by C. @. Leland, $1.25. The Way of Salvation, by Albert Barnes, $1. ‘The Ocean, illustrated, by P. H. Gosse, $ FRANC will be earefally Tales fromthe THE WEEKLY STAR. ‘Whis exeelicat Family and News Jourazi—cen- daining 2 greater variety of interesting reading than ean be found in aay other—is published on Satur- day morning. vREme, - Single copy, per AnBUM .......c..0ceeeereee Bl Improved Sewing Machines. |EV ENING STA To which was ited highest A dof ic We oS eee the Paris Exhibition: theseby receiving THE STAR WINDOW; the Werld’s Verdict ef Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has sim them in many respects. apd eer verepeh of executing twice the amount of work they did formerly in any given time They are out question the only Machines ca- of sewing every variety of geods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines pire aayrary = of needle and thread in sueh a manner that ¢! closest scrutiny cannot 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 guages attached, for binding hats, cap fronts, galters, &c Sik, » Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines will please address I. M. SINGER & CO, N few 105 Baltimore street, er: . B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind — Terms ltb- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the oan of being cheap, will find this a benefit in 3 mar 10—tf BY WINIFRED WOODFERN. CHAPTER 1. rete house ord back bebo the wood ; ew eer come this way, Night after night, day after day, It stands, serene and calm and gray, As it so long has stood ! A silence over all,— Mos grows upon the massive wall, And on the casements good —W. W. lighter, and fitted out music racks, an SOIREES. ppmer- H. W.MUNDER MOST RESPECT- fully announces to the public that his Soirees The ¢ place every WEDNESDAY EVEN- These entertafaments are considered by all who have attended them to be the most sociable that has ever been c= in this city. smiling, the blue eyes always looking kindly jan 2—T&Ww saad upon her me orphanchild. In adeep 1 OLL OR BURNIN D | bay window, at the end of the room, was my Eaoer: a aGuieroee: de favorite seat, the old arm-chair where she had HE ATTENTION OF DEALERS is called to the faet that my facilities are such that 1 ean supply them with ETHERIAL OIL atas low a price and on as good terms as any house in Baltimore or elsewhere. The quality of my Oil 1s surpassed by none. ALCOHOL. CAMPHENE, TURPENTINE, wholesale or retail, at the very lowest prices : J. R. MeGREGOR, mar 3—2awim No. 534 7th street. CAPS: CAPS!! CAPS UST RECEIVED AND READY-FOR IN- spection, a beautiful assortment vp happy valley—tmy “‘ eyric,’’ as ton often called it. Cloth, Silk Glazed, and Jockey Caps, o! all styles and colors, suitable forthe Spring, at GEO. H. B WHITE & CO's, . Hat, Cap, and Gents, F uraishing Store. 232 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts mar 12=-eolw IMPORTANT ADVERTISEMENT! FELT HATS FORTHE SPRING! V E HAVE JUST OPENED A LARGE and varied assortmentof FELT HATS yay much alike in person, as well as in name for men and boys, of ati colors, styles ard prices. The public are solicited to call and examine them. Prices low. co, Store, streets. JAS. T. McINTOSH & CO., | DRAPERERS AND TAILORS, Penn. avenue. near 4 street, (American Hotel,) AVE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SPRING Clyda beut meckly before the storm GOODS. Cloths of all colors, fine hy finish Cassimers, and elegant styles of Silk and other Vestings, suitable for * prin; and Summer wear; which we are prepa: to make up in a style to suit all tastes, and on fair terms Also, Gentlemen’s FURNISHING GOODS, consisting of Ties, all colors; Shirty, Collars, Umbrellas, Gloves, and all goods in that line. Also, a new style of Driving or Traveling Coat, wafer-proof, to which the attention of the public is invited. Callandexamine. mar 12- FISH STANDS. HE FISH STANDS IN THE SEVERAL market-houses will be sold in pursuance of law on the following days, viz: in the Centre Market on March 27. In the Eastern Market on Masch 28 In the Northern Market on March 28. In the Western Market on March 31. All those stands in the several markets not taken and paid for by the present occupants previous to the above dates will be sold to the highest bidder on the respective dates named. By order of the Mayor. mar 7—eotd CASH 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 a eae a i Cee articles as they may wish to dis, 0! ‘all and see a POSRONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh st , bet. I and K. feb 19-e0d - ig COLUMBIA MARKET, Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 13th st HARLES MALLARD HAS OPENED THE above place for the keeping and sale of Pork, Beef, Mutton, 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 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—2awzm THE SUBSCRIBER, BOUGHT BOUN- 9 TY LAND WARRANT No 56,318, for 160 acres of land, issued und r the act of Feb. 11th, 1847, in the name of Jane Pickard, Stewart D. Pickard, Robert B Pickard, William Pickard, Alexander Pickard, and Mary Pickard; brothers, sisters, and he! law of John H Pickard, late a private in Captain Seftrich’s Company, Third Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers, Mexican War. Limatlet th me in a registered letter, No. 3, at Columbia, Tenn., November 12th, 1856, ad- dressed to Hamilton G. Fant, Washington, D C. Said letter was either lost or stolen. Therefore,! hereby give notiee, that I intend to apply to the Commissioner of gees for oe of said War after giving the requ’ notice. a BE COaSE FIRE) Mount Pleasant, Maury county. Tenn. mar 1l—law6w FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. Fer SALE, AT THE NURSERIES OF the subscriber, at Linnen Hill, and on, 14th street, in Washington, a large and well' selected assortment of FRUIT and ORNA- MENTAL TREES. Amongst them 12 to 15 tho.sand APPLE TREES, well-assorted and of fine growth, at 820 per hundred. 15 to 20 thousand PEACH TREES, forming a complete assortment, at $12 50 per hundred, or $100 per thousand. 5,000 to 7,000 PEAR TREES;dwarfs and stan- dards. A few hundred DWARFS of extra size. With a general assortment of PLUM, CHER- RY, APRICOT, NECTARINE, and QUINCE TREES. Also, CURRANTS, GOUSKBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, &c of the most approved kinds. The stock of ORNAMENTAL TREES Is ex tensive and fine. Amongst those of large size for streets and lawns are many thousands of such @s American and European Elins and Lindens, ‘Tu- Mp Trees, Aspen, Abele, and other Poplars ; American and European Horse Chestnuts; ar, Silver, Scarlet, and Nerway Maples; Mountain Ash, Green and White Ash; several varieties of Oaks and Magnolias; Weeping Willows, Golden Willows, and many others. nestled in his bosom; both C. of the more formal ‘‘Guardian,’’ or ‘ Mr. mine, ‘‘ Thus far shalt thou come, and no far- I step over the boundary line; not that 1 intrude upon his inner life head, when my sixteenth birthday came round my finger, I saw, what I had never nvo- changed at once, and are growing almost too large 3 girl to keep thisold place upon my knee,’’ he put me from it, rose, and went into the library and I liked to be near him, and lay my head upon his shoulder. But they were forgotten the again without reproof. I had not grown too large yet to occupy the room he had given me in his heart. He was our teacher. Four hours every day were spent with him in his library, and Olyde and I studied Latin and Greek from the same book. Nor was our musical education neg- lected. Clyde’s voice was like Alek’s—a fine, clear tenor, though lacking the rich and mournful music that thrilled the heart when- ever he sang. Mine was a deep and rich con- tralto, and our concerts in the musie room were by no means to be depised. My guar- dian played, as he sang, divinely. He w genius in this respeet. The organ was bh vorite instrument. I played upon the piano and guitar, and Clyde loved best to awake the soft echoes of the flute. And the greater part of our evenings were spent in the music room together, where all these instruments had their accustomed place. Then came the good night kiss and greeting, and we sep:- rated, to await the coming of as happy a mor- row. Bul the ‘Star Window!’’ Yes! that waz what I was going to tell you about. It was the bay window of which I have already spoken, and was known by that name, be- cause from its open casement we had traced the constellations on many a winter evening And also, because | had a peculiar habit of sitting there, each night, when the evening star arose, and dreaming such gorgeous dreams az colored all my inner and outer life. It became a by-word in the house when I was asked for, at this particular hour. ‘She is at the Star Window talking with Venus.’’ Cer tainly the Goddess of Beauty had somewhat to do with those exquisite dreams. And when, from the music room below, I heard the solemn tones of the organ, or the mellow notes of the flute, such vague longings, such wiid desires, beginning and ending in a pleasing pain, would thrill through my heart, that I could only sit and weep passionately, or walk tie floor in a wild and ssarmrg | unrest, — In such a mood, one night, I hardly noticed that the organ had ceased, till my guardian's arm passed around my wrist, and his step kept pace with mine. The gathering twilight filled the room with a dusky and uncertain light—in the sky a pale and silvery moon was gliding through fleecing white clouds; a cool but pleasant wind rustied through the apart- ment and murmured mournfully pesg Peed ines beyond the house. In the reom below Pay ld hear Clyde still playing upon his be- lovell flute. Neither of us spoke for a time; he seemed Ornamental Evergreens and Shrubbery. Great exertions have been made to make this re complete; it now contains from thirty to forty thousand Firs and Pines of choice varie ties, a portion of which are of extra size. Persons wishing to embellish their grounds and rer of public cemeteries find it to heir advantage to call and select such as may an- Swer their pu: q Persons residing near, when it is desired, can have Trees delivered, with balls of earth to tke roots, which they will find togivethem a decided preference over trees transported from a distance Job gardeners will be supplied at a reasonable discount. SHUA PIERCE. mar l4d—wtf LL == DUSTERS, all sizes, plain d colored; BR . buried in his own thoughts, and I was analy- with every kind of Housekeeping article, Priess | xing mine. At last I stopped short, faceds always low. G. FRANCIS, him, and placed my two hands upon hi mar 12 '490 Seventh st. shoulder, asked : “ Aleok, tell me what is life?” «Is what?’ he asked, in a doubtful tone. ———— EO ConroRation BTOGE.—9ng90 Corpo- a cor I repeated my question, and then through ‘ashington for at fed %5—t CHUBB BROTHSRS. Ri OR, THE OLD MAN’S DARLING. There were many other rooms in the large, old-fashioned house, many rooms smaller and th modern furniture, with beautiful pictures, frames and screens, ic xeipiing book-shelves. But from the time when I, a tiny child of five bs ars old, bad gone to live at mydead mother’s irth-place, I had always loved this roow best; because it was high and dark and gloomy; because the silver moonlight, entering through the drapery of morning glories, shimmered o1 the floor and wails in a thousand fantastic shapes; because a certain carved book case of black wood stood in one corner of the room, and held a choice selection of old romances, and ghost and fairy stories; and an ancient piano with little brass knobbed drawers in the sides, which had belonged to my mother in her girlish days; and last, not least, because her portrait hung.there—the red lips always rocked me tosleep throughout my troublesome infancy. A large and heavy mahogany table stood in the recess; it was well furnished with my writing-desk, and the books I loved the best. My guitar-case stood within a conveni- ent distance, and the heavy crimson curtains of the recess shut mé in when I choose to have them. Here was my ae | gd yde Hamii- My guardian was a widower, without chil- dren, who lived in this grand old house, with his cervants, his old housekeeper, and his two wards—Ciyde Hamilton, (his nephew,) and myself, Clyda Stanton. We were related, in a distant way, and Clyde and I were brought up together like brotherand sister We were Both tall and slender, both fair with brown hair and eyes of clear, dark gray ; both mer- ry, active, daring and thoughtless. But here the resemblunce ceased, for Clyde was gentle and yielding in disposition, while I was sin- gularly determined and fiery. My guardian used often to look at us and sigh, and once I heard him say: ‘ Ciyda should have been Clyde ’’ This brief remark made a deep impression on me, young as I was. I often used to weep secretly, because I was so head- strong, and resolved to do better, but at the first provocation, presto! the eyes flashed, the face flushed, the litile hand was raised, and guardian was a very handsome man. He was tall and erect, finely formed, though slightly tending to corpulency. His majestic form—bis straight, proud features, his high white forehead, and curling hair, nearly au- burn in hue—his heavy, curling beard and moustache, aud the calm, immovable expres- sion of his face, all denoted strength—and I admired and was proud of them. But his smile, though very sweet, was sad; there was a glance of restless pain in his large blue eyes; and an undertone of melancholy in his voice, like the distant music of the lonely sea. I often wondered what could be the reason of this, but I never dared to ask. I was his pet and favorite; I climbed up his knee and i de and myself were taught tocall him ‘‘Aleck,’’ in the place Hamilton ;’’ but though we were with him so constantly and familiarly, he drew a line be- tween us unconsciously, and his soul said to ther!’’ Never, by word or deed, or look, did feared him, but because I was too proud to My guardian was not an old man. Not more than thirty years had passed over his round. But on thatday,as I sat upon his knee and rolled his soft curls of shining hair ticed before, that they were slightly sprinkled with gray. 1 could not quite repress an ex- clamation ofgsurprise; he looked up from the reverie into which he had fallen, and saw my eyes still fixed upon the curls. His face ng abruptly “ You locked himself in. His words pained me, for next day by us both,and 1 took my seat fined twenty-five turned loose upon society. “The fourth has not yet been disposed of. breaking up of the the “North American Phalanx,” we have intelligence of the dissolution of the Soicialist. colony of Berne, Switzerland, founded by Burke, the Socialist. The trial has been euf- ficient to prove the worthlessness of the social system —English Paper the gathering darkness I felt that his blue eyes were scanning and reading my face most thoroughly. as “t know that I understand your question exactly,’ he said at last. ‘It's @ plain one, Alek. I have been lis- tening to your music, and I know you can give me the answer. It is as solemn, as grand, as triumphant, and yet as full of pain, as what you have just played ?’’ ‘<You are living it ait and seo,” was his brief pd * No, tell me now.” “ To some, Clyda, life is a noble anthem— to others, a i wail of sorrow a “ And what be, Aleck.’’ He drew me a little closer to his heart, es d down and kissed me, and then ssid, indly— “The best and happiest, if I have power to make it so. Now put on your hat pod take a walk with m musn’t leave you so much alone, I see “ Why, Aleck ?”” *: Because you think,” was his laughing re- ply ; and tying my bat over my curls, he ran with me down the broad staircase and out at - open door. t was an evening in the earl of au- tumn. The dead ea rust coe our feet, and whirled up around us as the wind swept by. The keen air made my cheeks glow and my eyes flash; my soul glowed, also, and every vein in my body was tingling with a sense of abundant life. But sud: ienly the wailing of the breezes iu the pines smote me like a melancholy warning. 1 — short, moved a little closer to Aleck, and sat own. We sat upon the hill-side just beyond the house. A small valley lay between us and it; that, as well as the hill. was turning brown and sere with dying grass The house looked large, and grand, and Fleomy. A light burned in the windows of the music room, and just above, the moonbeams silvered the panes of my casement, till they shone like a molten sea of glass. “Oh ! look, Aleck!" I cried. “Look at the star window !’” “You should see it at sunset. Then it blazes like a watch-fire,” was his answer; and he bowed his head upon hishands and seemed to think We sat there a long time, silent. I nestled close to him, laid my cheek upon his shoulder and dreamed. If, as he said, I thought too much, he certainly was not taking the means to make me think less lwatched the light below my room, and raw the boyish figure of Clyde passing and re-passing there At last the lamp disap- pesred ; 1t war gone for a moment then shone from my own window, and I saw him stand- ing there, with folded arms, and brow pressed against the panes. I touched my guardian and pointed to the boy “ Clyde will be lonely, Aleck. Shall we go back ?’* Ho roused himself, looked first down in my face, and then towards Clyde, with a peculiar expression, that I had never seen before upon his face. Had my grave guardian been dream- ing, also? We went back to the house. I was the frst to gain my chamber. My guardian foi- lowed, and waited for us to say good night to each other, without sitting down. nt up se trad and put my arms around his neck to give him my parting kiss. His face flushed up reser ase held me closely in his arms ® moment—kissed me three times—not as he had been accustomed to kiss me, and left the room. Wondering and perplexed, I approached my guardian. He was observing us with the same peculiar glance, but when he saw my perplexity, he smiled, and said, ‘ Go to rest, my mare pa To-morrow I will explain this, I raised my lips to his. He bent down, touched them slightly, Jaid his hand a mo- ment upon my head, and then answered my good-night I beard Clyde go back into the room after I had left it, and the mingled — of their voices haunted me till I fell asleep [To BE ConTINUED.] Lire 1x New Mexreo — Extract from a let- ter from a gontlgman attached to the army, and stationed at Albuquerque, New Mexico - _ ‘You ask me about this country. Well, it is a mighty queer place, | tell you. _ ‘‘Life here is worth about siz bits Any insurance company that would have the te- merity to set up dn agency herer would be busted all to——-in no time. Since my so. journ here, four murders have been com- mitted The first was of a dragoon soldier, stabbed in the back by a Mexican at a fan- dango. The second, of a discharged soldier, drunk, knocked in the head within two hun- dred yards of my door, for hts clothes! The third, on a Sunday, about twelve o'clock in the day—an American gambler shocting an Amorican laborer through the heart in # room, full of people The fourth, a Mexican, who was dragged off his horse on the outskirts of town, and his soull and breast wer: mashed in for the sum of eighteen dollars “The murderers were arrested, and went through the form of a trial by jury. The first was sent to Santa Fe to work on the new penitentiary. Number two, I had the plea- sure, (revolting as the sight was,) of sceing ‘dance on sag OM Number three was ollars by the court and ever have I seen a place where the laws were so wretchedly administered. Trial by jury is worsethan a farce. Six-shooters and buteher-knives rule the day here. I girt on my pistol and knife at night as regularly as 1 omar my supper. We all of us do it—have to 0 it.’? Normxe Ni —In a book published in France in 1610 occurs a passage, of which the following is a translation: “A faleoner in Paris seized a stick to beat his servant, who had offended him. This not being to the ser- vant’s mind, he fled, plu: inte the Seine, andswam across. When half way across be turned round in the water, and putting bis thumb to his cheek mov ehis hand like a wing, and made grimaces at his master on shore.’ A Happy Finesing —Home is the residence not merely of the body, but of the heart; it is a place for the affections to unfold and de- velope themeelves; for children to love, and earn, and play ii toil ey together, and make life a biess- ing. The obj happy home; if we are not happy there, we cannot be happy elsewhere. it is the best for husband and wife to ject of all ambition should be a roof of the virtues of a family circle to seea appy fireside. - FovrrerisM.—Contemporaneous with the urierite establishment, A Tennessee paper talks of of a chap at Holly Springs, who wasso astonished a& seeing a lady bringing music from her piano, that after listening for a moment or two, he withdrew his head, and hallooed after hig companion, “‘ I say, Jim, just come here. Darnation seize me if here ain’t a woman pul~ ling music out of her chest?’ An old gentlem: r once said, in k= ing of bad consequences of disparity for~ tane—especially on the wife’s side riage, that when he married, he had twenty cents, and his wife twenty-fire—and that she was throwing out that extra five cents to him, ever afterwards. in mar-