Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, EPT SUNDAY,) gi the Stor <5, corner of Pennsylvania avesus aad Alewenth street, sy W. dD. WALLACH, cure served to subscribers by carriers at S1X ave A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly ye tne Agen's; Pepers served in packages at 37% er mouth. To mail subscribers the sub- eis THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- sy CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS nths, and ONE DOLLAK for three Ebening ° THE WEEKLY ST4&x. ‘Whis excelient Family and News Journai—con- taining a greater variety of interesting reading than tam be found ip any other—is published on Satur- day morning TERMS. Single copy, Per AARUIA ......cceeesseeereee Bl 2S te ehuns Five copies. Ten Twenty copies. (7 Cass, tnvaniasty in adv. Star. sont; for lens tham three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. (OP SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. a VOL. VIL. ~ WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1856. NO. 973. le (in can be ea at lie conker, fammsatarant nae sos weber paper. Price—Tuaez Cants.§ = 7 Posrma' who act asagents allowe s commission of wenty percent. UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS. +ARD—THE UNDERSIGNED, JOHN C. ( DEVEREUX, of New York city, and M. rHOMPSON, of Washington, D C., ria and Coonsellors-at-law, are associated for the iegal ution of*claims for creditors of Gov- ernment, in the Court of Claims. L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER INICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and Twelfth streets. feb 27-t£ JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER In They will co operate in immediate and careful | WINES, LIQUORS, CIGA AND FINE attention to business matters at Washington which GROCERIE! 5 aay be entrusted to thelr care by gentlemen of | ¢eneralCommission & Forwarding Merchant the profession and claimants in the city of New ¥ ork, or elsewhere in any part of the Union. INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, They may be consulted at any time, personally Wasuineton Citr, D.C or by letter, either at New York or Washington = sar Particular information as to claims which have initial gene been at any time before Congress or Departments oc 2-ly = san be furnished at once upon application by the rties interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX, No. 90 Breadway, corner of Wall street, New York city. M. THOMPSON, Washington city. N.B—4J C_ Devereux ts a Commissioner of the court of Claims. feb 20—tf H. SEMKEAN, Jeweler, GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE BEEN IN the habit of sending our patronsto Dr. COSBY, formerly of R chmond. Va., for Dental operations for a num- ber of years, and take pleasure in recommending him to the citizens of Washington as the best Tooth Extractor and Dental Uperator that we TO Penne it, between 9th and 10th streets. [PSSEECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY | ores ewes te aconmaa te ae alice aan a maga assortment of fine and Geo. P. Holdman, M. D. B. W. Towles, M. cent rich Imported JEWELRY, such as Flor- eatine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas and Corals, Garnets, Cameos, and a vari- ety of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any deserip tlon, the very latest styles a new lot of fine London and Gencva WATCHES, warranted peepe imemJOk CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A spleadid assortment of fine Silverware, Pitch- A. V. Payne, M. D, DDS James Bryant, MD John F. Mifler, M.D. G. F. Chamberiin, M. D., DDS, ©. UW. Harris, M.D. Samuel P. Brown, M. D. Wythe Tlusiey, M.D B. M. Franelaco, M. D. Odice over Ford & Bro.’s, No. 290, corner of lith street and Pa avenue nov 37—6m* GUTTA PERCHA TEETH. R. 0. MUNSON, AT 310 PA. AVENUE, i {s mounting Teeth on a Gutta ers, Castors, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and | Percha Base. Also, with Allen’s pat- Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake Pie Knives, | ent continuous Gum, combining beau- Kniyes, Soupand Oyster Ladles, Sutter and Frait z pooas, Salt Cellars, Preserve, Sagar and Cream okin Rings, etc., ete. SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA. Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and na FANCY ARPICLES. French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, ta variety, Card Cases, Portmonnaies, Cigar Cases. And also a large assortment of SPECTACLES {n Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, to suit eet eye and age; Bye Glasses, Congrees Specs, an Opera Glasses. iJ” We take pleasure in showing our goods to all, whether purchasers or not. All our goods are warranted 2s represented, and will be sold at the lowest possible price. sj” Jewelry and Silverware made to order; Dismonds remounted; Gold Peas repointed, and Engraving on Stone executed at short notice. Chronometers and all kinds of dune Watchesand Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice. BR. SEMKEN, Jeweler, 9 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. uf ty, strength and cleanliness. br. Mv'is determined to keep with every bie kta ape Dentistry, and will strive to please and profit his patrons. REFERENCE: P. D. Gurley, D D. Hon. R H Gillet, J. G. Binney, D_D. Hon. $ A Douglas, B Sunderland, D.D. Dr R P Patterson, H.R. Schooleraft, Esq. Dr. R H Coolidge, Hon. C Mason Dr. Thomas Miller, Hon. A O P Nicholson, And the Medical Faculty of Georgetown Col- lege. nov 23—tf DESTINY DEMONSTRATED BY THE PLANETS »R ASTROLOGY. ROF’R SYLVESTER CONTINUES TO Foretell all Particular Events of Human Life, such as Love, Marriage, Description of Persons, 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-Im* FUPHAM & NORFLET'S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TOPHAM late of Philadelphia, and NORFLET of this city, respectfully announce to their friends and the public, that they have com menced the Saddiing Business at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on band a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES. MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of eve! og ap both for city and country use. All kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BUXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. rete ors and Dust BRUSH- ES. CARDS, CURR -COMBS, SPONGES, Cc.) &e. 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 des a ies CHAUNCEY WARHINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SILVER WARE, would respect- fally so he attention of those who desire a good a , to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Copeahagen WATCHES, selected with tue view of time-Keepiog and durable qualities for which a suitable guarantee will be rnished those who purchase GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINS JEWELKY, SILVER SPOONS, 6OB- CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York i Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical aad other WATCHES re- red Also, JEWELRY. &c. No 379 Pa. zvenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Browa’s Hotel Building, sign of the GULDEN WATCH, Washington, D.C. REOTYPING BY A LADY. RS. A.C. REDMOND HAVING ADDED to her new rooms a beautiful light, and ape t be ‘ther fo’ 1 a Assistant Operator, (one of the best in | OUF Work cannot surpassed, € er for style or the feariet,) She intends not 19 bave her Pictures | @8rability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respec’ a share of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Prunks and repairing all kinds of work. Sadi > tools constantly on hand. nov 7—tf SPRING GOODS. OHN 4. SMOOT, No. 119 South site Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C . has re- ceived his First Instalmentof SPRING GOODS, sul ed to the early demand. Piajn cols all wool Mous de Laines, Plain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Procolesor Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Manchesterand Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Camb-ies and Jaconets, 50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Ricbardvon and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieces soft-finished =hirting Cotton, 12. New York, Bates and Wameasutta Mills do., Heavy bleazhed and brown Sheeting Cottons, ‘Toweling, Table Damasks, and Napkins, Ladi sand Geats Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, Heavy Osnaburg Prints and S$ riped Osnaburgs, Mixed Denims and twilled and pizin 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 solicited to call early. (mar 5) J.H.S8. SELLING OUT TU CHANGE BUSINESS, AVING DETERMINED TU DISCON- tinue the Perfumery, Stationery, ard Faacy Goods business, and keep -ole:y a first-class Piano, Music, and Musical Instrument Store, we shall continue from this day to sell ours ock ata it sacrifice. We invite the ladies of the city to call and ex- amine our assortment, assuring them they will find itthe largest and most varied in this city. Such goods as Combs, Brushes, Perfumery, Soaps, Card cases, Portmonnaies, Jet and Cor- excelled, if equalled, in the United States. PIC- y solicit, ‘TURES pu. up in Embossed Cases for Fifty Cents, such as are usually sold elsewhere for one collar. Particular attention paid to Copying Deguerre- or , Oll Paintings, &c.,&c. Mrs. R. solicits the patronage of the Ladies par- Ueularly ie fosms—t61 Seventh street, west side, be- tween H and ! _ Jan 21-tf WAHERUOM, Ge. T & CU., UNDEZWA- 8 Seventh Shrouds, Carriages, ery article for interments of ty furaished at short notics, on the ms, and at all huurs of the exclusive right of Crump’s rrer, we guarantee to keep the a of time. jyli-—ly [No. 550.} ‘Swamp and Uverficwed Lands.’* PUBLIC NO & —PURSUANT TO THE 1s of the Secretary of the Interior, * ts he given that, in order to th siness under the act of Con- ved September 28, 1850, entitled, ‘An the State of Arkansas, and other reclaim the ‘swamp lands’ within their “and at the same time afford to parties who claim that portions of the lands selected un- der said law are dry and &t for cultivation, an op = to introduce evidence, all lands so se- ected. to the approval whercof 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, amd @led with the register and recetver of the proper land ofice raasmission to the General Land Office’ The cessary forms for afBdavits are ia the hands of said officers Pe bemepiien, ‘papmee of land are exempt from | neltan goods, Papier Mache and Pearl goods, , to D st. Landa entered with h, or located with Umbrellas, Toys, Baskets, Dolls, Chess, Statu- military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the Passage ofthe act of 23th September, 1560, and rh ¢ passaye of the act of 2d March, 1855, or the reliefof purchasers and locators of swamp and overflowed iands.”? 2d. Lands already patented to the State under the swamp law Inall cases where objection !s raised, testimony must be tken before the register and receiver of be land office, at such time, after the expiration of sald six months, as they may appoint. with the One at of (he Commissioner of the General Land T sof swamp and overflowed lands ate inspection during the regular business vurs of the Land Ofice.” = , Given under my hand, at the a Washing ®, this 2ist day of December, 1895. THOS. A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner General Land Office. jan 10— Freon LONDON AND PARIS.—HOW- ard’s Laws of the British Colonies in Amer- 4and the West ladies, 2 vols Desates on the QQuebec Bill in 174, 1 vod Auber's History of the British Power in India, igh’s Political and Military Events in Brit . from 1756 to 1849. 2 v. Is *® Rise and Progress cf the Laws of d and Wales, 1 vol s’s History of the Half Century ending t i Cheshire’s Resultsof the British Census, 1 vol Sate Papers growing out of the Wars of the b Revolution, 10 vois. “ Jacob—Science des Finances. tire de i’bistorie “auclere mederne des Etats de |’ Europe, 2 vols De Maress et De Cussy—Recuel de Traites, yas, et autres Actes Diplomatiques, 5 De Martens—Nouvelles Causes Celebres du Droit des Gens, 2 vols nen ed, with many other valuable works of Sesameciass, by £RANCK TAYLOR. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. M aa ary, Toilet articles, Visiting and Playing Cards, Bird cages, Clocks, Vases, Mantel Urnaments, Engravings with or without frames, Knives, Knives, Scissors, Lazors. &c , &c Callandexamine. Itis our pleasure to show ‘a avenue, between 9h and 10th streets, the Great Piano and Musi ‘ore of mar 12 = JOHN F. ELLIS Ca &ATS!—HATS! Beebe, Leary, Genin, with other fash- jo fonable Gentlemen’s Dress HATS, 2 full and complete assortment at LAN E’S Hat, Cap doc 3—tf NDIA, or the Pearl of Pearl River; by Mrs. Southworth The Family Christian Album; edited by Mrs. Matthew's Divest of the Laws of Virginia of a Civil Nature. Vol 1. The Quarterly Law Journal, published in Richmond January No. Grigsby. " s PRANCK TAYLOR. ALUABLE LAND AND PENSION books—scarce. Llinols to soldiers of late war, giving the names of the patantee, the service performed, and de- seripti n and location of the tract of land to which they are entitled. showing the names, service, and allowances, &c., of all personas ertitied toa pension in tue differ- ent States and Territories of the United States TAY: OK & MAURY, booksellers, have for ble to pension agents and those © ed in the land agency beninens aoe _mar i2 Book store near Ninth street. NEW S?PKING CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, 2 ARE NOW RECEIVING OUR FIRST supplies of new 3 ring Goods for gentle- men’s Wear, of late and ionable styles, select- ed with great care, from the Philadelphia and Pens, Ink, Paper, Cabas, Work Boxes, Fans, opr ‘ou buy or not. Kemember 306 EW YORK WINTER STYLES OF And fient’s Furn. Store, 424 Pa. avenue. E. P. Elam. Vol.4 The Virginia Convention of 1776; by H. B. ilinois Bounty-Land Patent Book ; lands in Pension Rolls of the United States, 3 volumes; sale two copies each of the above books, invalua- AND VESTINGS. New York markets, which we will make to order EMBERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS and strangers wishing to supply themselves Saperior garments, made to order are invited ph Tamine Our superior assortment of Doeskirs, pe <8, Cassimeres, Silk, Satin and Velvet Vest- 2s; all of which has been selected with an es} wee" tothe wants of our customers. whlen will make to measure Ina manner inferior to atmuch chea rates than the usual city - WALL & STEPHENS, Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets s04 Pa. avenue, 3d door east of the Nattonal in the most superior manner, at rates than the usual city prices ipo a es WALL & STEPHENS, 394 Pa. avenue, 3d door east National Hotel, and SR Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. fev 29 (Int& Globe) M®: W. HENRY PALMER’. PIANO FORTE CLASSEs, Five Dollars Per gest Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Masic Depot, Pen sy vania avenue. mar M-tf ETCH BOvK OF MEISTER KAUL, by C. G. Leland, $1.25. The Way of Salvation, by Albert Barnes, $1. ‘The Ocean, illustrated, by P. H. Gosse, $1. Tales fromthe German, by W. H Turness, 75c. mar 5—4r PRANCK TAYLOR SPRING ST Y L wef Gentiemen's Dress dar At for 1596.—I sbail this day iutro- ya duce Beebe, Leary, and 6 a i ie New York Dress Hate saaty LANES Fashionabie fat, Cap and Geats. Fur- Mar l-eolm nishing Store. OFFICIAL. Treasury 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 said 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 1948, @ 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 I2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2 per cent.; If received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 13g 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 purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the ‘Treasury. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue. south side, between 9th and 10 AVING PROVIDED HIMSEL H an ELEGANT HEARSE, a and all necessary conveniences a) properly conducting hls business, would respectfully inform the public that he fs 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 ofall 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 ng on the premises, orders wil! be promptly attended to at all hours L feb7-ly AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia. Capital.....+...+++.+++++8300,000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856 Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- tate coos. eee cere $110.6 00 Stocxs of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Cash on hand...... +» 31,956 30 Bilis receivable, consisting of Marin notes and short loans.....#36 43 70 Stock notes ...00.. ++814,356 00 51,339 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during UHE VOAT.ccccesereccceceeceesseseee SL12,812 05 Paid for losses and expenses during ChE PUNE ceresesresecennne sessevsee 71,133 OF PM. MORTARTY, 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 R. Morrow's Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue. feb 7—3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. CHUBD 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 Europa; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPE, Investinent paying 10% and ever, for sale. LAND WARRANTS. We are at all times Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of ail denominations. Land Warrants located in lowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. M ORE NEW JEWELRY, WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- va, end Plain Sets, complete Diamond Broochee, Earand Finger Rings Diamond Crosses, Studs, Pins. &c Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s extra fine Watches Gentlemen’s Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladles’ new style Chatalains and Fancy Guards Pure silver Tea Sets, ricaly embossed Watters, Gobiels, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Ladles And every variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, suitable for preseats. ‘The above are all of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered unusually low M. GALT & BRO., 324 Pa av. bet %th and 10th ets. 2s; 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- mar 8 ray, $l. 'utnam’s Magazine for March, 25 cents. Harper’s do do do Heari 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, For sale by 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 prices, in order to make room for our usual immense Sprin Stock We mention, in part, Jet Goods, pale and Combs, of every class and style, Perfumery Cologne, Extracts, Soap, Shaving Soap a Boxes, Rozors, Strops, Kuives, Umbrellas, Canes, Baskets, Portmonnaies, Card cases, Card receiy- ers, Paint Boxes, Children’s Toys and Games, fine Engravings, with or without frames, Paper, Ink, Envelopes, Cards, Sand Boxes, Inkstands, Rulers, Note and Check Books, Vases, China Goods, Fans, Cages, and an endless variety at the Piano store of JOHN ELLIS, mar 8 306 Pa. av. bet. 9th and 10th sts. SINGING AND FLUTE LESSUNS Me WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- IVE jnz, &ec., having been induced to accompany his nephew (Mr. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi- anist,) on his return te this coun ry, and to take up his residence in this eity, will be happy to re- ceive pupils for instruction either in Singing or in the art of Flute et bo having been associ- ated with the best Professors in Europe, studied under Crevelli, the it vocal master in 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. au 23—tf NOW THE SNOW IS THAWING: = LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with ae of Resland Sir FLOWERS, with FERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for sale orrent. At THE LAKES, mar5 504 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. = P. NENNING, ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS for buildings of every descrip- tlon, and superintead their erection If required. Designs for public and private Buildings, Counting Houses Churches, Monuments. Also, Wo.king Drawings for builders will be carefully executed at reasonable terms Office, 216 F stree , north side, between 14th and 15th, Washington D.C. mar l-im one hour of that uninterrapted communion of which I had grown secretly weary, not many woeks before ! I said that at times my guardian made me bappy But at others, ‘he thought of Miss Harland made me restless and ui! - Ke — ew her as his wife, in ail m: ‘avorite places—sitting upon my guardian's knee, kneeling ety FE ce pe Ma beside the organ and listening, ae I had so often done, to wonderful playing, or leaning back ca: ly in my arm-ehair, and looking out at the evening star, with a smile ef tri- umph on her thin lipe, because she had driven me away. I felt, instinctively. that she disliked me, for the very reason that I could never love, oreven like her. And I was too proud a Improved Sewing Machines. | KV ENING STAR. To which was granted the highest Award ef | — = etic Lae e Paris Exhibitio THE STAR WINDOW; Werl OR, THE OLD MAN’S DARLING. [ continven. | CHAPTER II. 1 weep—my tears are for the da: When ny young heart was all thine own, And never dreained of sweeter lays, Or dearer tone. I weep for all the girlish truth, The faith and trust in all ground, Which, coming wi-h the love of youth, Were lost as soon as found.—W. W. of Napt IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine Leger op them in many respects, and they are capableof executing twice the amount of work they did formerly in any given time oe —— out question the rap lle gcorr ca- pable ng every variety o! rfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for Scare ean be “sewn by any of these machines by asimple change of needle and thread in such a manner that the closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only saf+ 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 And this was the explanation. Clyde was binding hats, fi * \ to leave us; Clyde was to enter college in a | queen to be driven from my throne I would Silk “Thread, Cotton Noodles, 8, constantly | distant State; and Clyde loved me. 2 These | abdicate, but never lose it. And I pined for on hand, at the lowest rates. three things my guardian told me on the next | @larger and freer life. { had visions Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines wil! please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind = Terms lib- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase of the world beyond my happy i would ask my , gate to let me go out into that world and make myself friends of ite people; and in case he should indeed take or for the presiding genius of his home and heart, why, Clyde would be still left to me, morning, sitting before me and looking steadily in my face all the time. Smiles ee blushes were all that rewarded his scrutiny—of the thoughts hidden seen in my heart, he had no knowledge. Clyde had been growing dearer to me every day; if to be nearer and to be inferler machines under the pretext of being | happy, to be sad when he was away, to love | and with him and his unch love [ ines eae this a benefit indeed. the sound of his voice, the smile upon his lip, — = may be—the lost Eden left mar ebin the echo of his step, the light within his eyes. was to love him as he loved me—I did so. I said as much to my guardian when he asked me. I did not wait to have him draw the confession piecemeal from my lips—I spoke the affection I avowed for the first time, nor afraid to show him the sacred secret of her heart. He regarded me a moment with a powerful glance—took my two hands in his und held them firmly for a moment; while his lip trembled, and a red flush, painful in its sudden brilliancy, came upon his cheek. “Oh, child! child!’’ he said, and then checked himself suddenly. He seemed much moved—bis emotion made me almost agitated, and half breathless with a dumb kind of sor- It was my hour for meditation, and I was revolving this plan in my mind, when I saw my guardian walking, with folded arms and bent head, to and fro on the snowy lawn be- neath I looked out and said to him, “* Aleck, will you please come up here ’”’ “In the star window hour’ he asked, with astonishment. “Yes, now—as soon as you can.”’ He was in the room in a few moments, and I drew an easy chair near mine and motioned him to his seat. I closed the window and stirred the fire; then leaning back in my chair I studied his thoughtful and beautiful face. How strange it seemed to have him CHUICE FRUIX TREES FORK SALE. 10 00 APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 3 growth and well assorted 5,000 PEACH TREES, forming a com- plete assortment and well grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above ccmprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised S| the late Jobn H. King, they will be guaran’ to be what they are rep- resented Apply to W. Albert King, No. 35 south High street, Georgetown, D. C , or at Valley View Farm, one mile northwest of Georgetown Catalogues furnished on application KB. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice | row that seemed in that moment out of place | there at thathour! Never beford had any ROSES steed SaRbOEe. byes I threw my arms around his neck and hid my | shared it with me mar li—tf SPRING OPENING OF 1856. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE- turned from the Eastern Markets with , 3) face upon his breast. He bent over me—hi hot breath fanned my cheek, and [ thought | feit him kiss my hair, but this might have been a fancy I heard Clyde’s step on the stairs, and strange to say, he seemed an intruder as he drew nearthe room. My guardian drew my arms from his neck, lifted bis head. and stood apart from me * You have another resting-place now,’ was his ys answer to my look of sorrow{u inquiry. Then, as vlyse entered, he laid my unresisting hand in bis, and left us together to speak of the future that had opened so brightly for both of us The star window now became Clyde's chosen haunt as well xs mine. By day his easel stood near my table, and the crimson cur tains were hooped up to give him the best light, and at evening he shared my watch- ings and dreamings there. All but one sa- cred hour—EI could not admit him, even, to tbat. 1 um afraid, if I were to confess the whole truth, I should say that I wearied a little of this continual companionship, and so was glad to claim this brief respite For Clyde, though a gay companion for my lighter hours, had I broached some extravagant schemes, or discussed some startling doc- trine in his presenco. The hereines of my fa He looked excited, restless, but strangel happy. Washe thinking of Miss Harland” Had he won her consent to be his bride? ‘‘Aleck,” I said, ‘do you remember I once asked you the question, ‘ what is life ?’”” “I do,’ and he fixed his searching eyes upon my face. “You gave me no answer then’ Now I would not ask one, but I would find out the mystery myself ’” “‘ Aud how ?”’ he asked, ealmy. “ Let me leave this place ; send me to school, Aleck. I must learn to talk the language of men and women. I cannot spend all ay akpe in this lonely place.” ‘Cannot’ cannot!’’ he said, with a bitter emphasis that made me start. ‘I might have known that! Oh, you daughter of Eve!” He rose and paced the floor hurriedly. He looked pale and disturbed. I wondering at the sudden storm my words had raised, sat silent, waiting for it to eubside He came back, at last, calm and composed, as usual, and sat down beside me. I thought I could detect a latent bitterness in his tone ashespoke Every word seemed well weighed and carefally considered before it fell from his lips. He had never talked so guardedly with me before, and it pained me. “Tell me your plans for the future, if you one of the largest and most varied assort- ments of FRENCH BONNETS, adapted to the season, ever offered in this market. Also. a large stock of French FLOWERS, EMBROIDERIES, RIBBONS, STRAW GOODS, and CORSETTS. Ladies DRESS TRIMMINGS in great profa- sion. Particular attention paid to Dress making in the latest French styles. Neatness and despatch may be relied on in all cases M. WILLIAN. Market Space, between 7th and &th streets mar Ll—eo6w SPRING MIZLINERY. SHALL OPEN, ON SATURDAY MORN- ing next. my Spring stock of >ILK and STRAW BONNETS, nnoons ep FLOWERS, &c . and respectfully invite my old customers and the public to pay me utiful, fash- a visit, if they desire to see a very by fonzble, and tasteful lot of Millinery; all of which is for ssle at extraordinary low prices My latest selections of the newstylexof PARIS BONNETS of the fashion in that city for this Spring are un- surpassed in the United States MISS WALLACH, Pa. av., over Mr. Wall’s shoe store. mar 18-eolm between 7th and Sth sts. ; ; >. | Yorite novels had always confided every | choose,’’ he said NEW SERING peta Fee eee thought and feeling to their lovers, and, as an “To see the world—to win fame. Wealth J. STEER, MERCHANT TAILOR, No. | duty bound, I followed theirexample. ButI] I have already ”’ P. 483 Seventh street. between D and E soon grew wiser—soon found that mine could ‘Fame! umph! you will find her « stree's, having received hisnew SPRING not, or would not, understand me, and I[ kent | fickle goddess—not easily eaught, and still less GUODS, has now the pirasure to announce my own counsel within my heart, and was on | easy tokeep. ButI wili not discourage you to b's customers and the public that his stock is very complete. Gentlemen who wish choice styles are invited to call early, having the assurance that the most elegant and desirable goods will beshown them. The stock embraces, as usual, new and elegant Furnishing Goods for Gentlemen mer 15-eo3t E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GuUN POW DER. WILMINGTON, DEL. Superfine Sporting, and all other kinds. Diamond Grain, extra fine. Eagle Gun-Powder, FINE GRAIN, for if eat , in Canisters, pound papers. and 64-Ib kegs; COARSER GRAIN, expressly for Water-Fowl Shooting, in Canis ters, 6 and 12%-Ib. kegs. PREMIUM EXCELSIOR SAFETY FUSE, in quantities to suit purchasers. GUN-POWDER FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING *F, FF; C,F, FF, FFF, in 100,50, and 25-1b, GUN-POWDER FOR MILITARY AND NAVALSERVICE. SUPERFINE SPORTING GUN-POWDER, F,FF,FFF, Glazed and Rough, the same footing with him as before We were still like brother and sister, though betrothed lovers. Clyde was affectionate-—so was I—and a quiet kiss or friendly embrace was often exchanged between us, as we sat or walked together. But in this affection was mingled little or no passion. He often came in silently when [ was busy writing—leaned over my chair and kissed my cheek, but such ca- resses never thrilled me with a pleasing and powerful shudder, nor made my cheek turn pale orred. I doubt if, after our vows were once exchanged, we often dreamed much of a Lome and life together. There was no need It waz no new thing to us, and I think we ouly looked forward to the same quiet, happy existence we had alwaysknown As for speak- ing of marriage—we were much more like to play at “ blind man s buff,’ or ‘‘ puss. pussin the corner.’’ We were children, that was all, and our love was like our years childish and pure. “He was earth’s happiest son, and I her kapy fest daughter— While fairy bells came tinkling o'er (he water.” There was no change with us, but with an- other very dear to both our hearts A shadow hung over the home that had been so peace- He leaned on the arm of my chair and looked down into my face and said, tearfully and sadly “So my little girl is going to brave the bat- tle from which so many long to fly, but can- =e She must see life—and I—must be left alone!” Tears were in my eyes and a chocking sen* sation in my throat. But the thought of Miss Herland steeled in my heart, and 1 only aa- swered: “Not long, Aleck. time, you know "’ ile flushed up suddenly, frowned and bit his lips. Idid not care to press the matter further. He probably thought me audacious and presuming, and I had already seen enough to convince and satisfy me. So I only aske:t ** Will you let me go, Aleck ?”’ “Certainly, if you wish it. Clyde. I never shall refuse you any reasonable request. You have cnly to fix the date of your departure How bright the evening star is to-night!” And that was all he cared for my going! I wronged him even when I thought of it; for when he left me that night he held me closely to his heart, and the tears were in his eyes as he whispered : You will marry, some- aire oe i caine Se Cae ful—its spirit of unity and affection was <e- “Whatever that life may be that you go te No. 35 HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, D. | cretly, yet powerfully disturbed My guar- | Seek remember that my heart and home are Cc. i mar 1l—2awim | dian had suddenly grown, not eold, but silent | ®!W4ys open for your return. Ceme back to me when the world grows cold, and you are weary and sad, my little darling ”’ The next week 1 took my departure fora distant boarding school, and Aleck had only Miss Harland toconsole him for the loss of both his wards. [To BE CoNTINUED.]} and reserved. He never asked me to walk or ride with him now—he rarely joined us of an evening, tu the music room, though when we were both away, I would hear him pleying strange and beautiful melodies that would make my very heart ache. He seldom en- tered the room where we were sitting, and during our study hours, still spent in his li- brary, he seemed to confine hia attention to us and vur recitations, with am effort. He was often absent, and once I saw him ride by the house rapidly, mounted on his bay horse, * Harold,’’ while by his side, a lady, young and brilliant, with large black eyes. and long black ringlete. galloped on a snow-white pony. He looked up to the easement where I was standing with Clyde, deffed bis hat, and bowed to the saddle-bow. I saw her eyes ful- low his—she smiled, struck her horse a little spiteful blow, and asked her companion some laughing question as they dashed out of sight, probably about us To this sudden and somewhat astonishing vision, Clyde laughingly gave me the key, in a very few words. “Just as I thought,’’ he said: ‘‘ That lady is Miss Harland, of whom you have often heard, and I suppose Aleck will marry her before long So the gossips say.” Marryher! That haughty woman whose very glance and smile made me dislike her so! In that case my home must not be hers. I never could bearto see her usurping my place in my guardian’s heart, as, doubtless, she would do ‘No—Clyde and I must take ancther home as beautiful aud pleasant as this, if, indeed, such a thing could be I had this thought to occupy me during the days that elapsed before his departure, and I clung to him, when the hour came, as if I were losing my only friend. My guardian stood, at first, aloof, but when the carriage rolled away he led me to my room, and was kind and gentle with me, like the Aleck of other days CHAPTEL III. Those sad days are gone, The evils conqu: red that { met alone; The fields are won, and | at ease am laid My shield suspended by my broken blade; Yet, though the world can cheat my soul no mo e, I long for thee more deeply thon before, For still such » rmor leaves a certain trace, . And feet grow weary in so rough a race —W. W. Something like the old familiar and cond- dential intercourse was established between us, after Clyde had gone. He saw how very lonely I was, separated so suddenly from my old playmate, and tried to make me happy. He succeeded well, at times. He rode with with me now—not with the ‘dark lady,’ and I am afraid I felt a little wicked satisfaction, when one fine winter morning, she taw us dash past hor, snugly ensconced under buffa- lo and wolf-skins, and drawn by Harold to ee Hunting in New Mexioo. A wilitary subscriber in New Mexico, in a recent letter, writes us that ‘‘ Sportsmen from your part of the world would find much to eharm them here. This is a fine region for water fowl. Our young gentlemen bag their fifteen or twenty ducks in an afternoon. Not long since Capt E. and myself ‘camped out’ for a day or two, living upon ducks. We brought home seventy ducks, six geese, anda number of snipe of different kinds. “ Major R. made a singular shot at a flock of awané not long since. With a single ball he knocked overthree out of twelve. I tasted one of them and found it to resemble turkey somewhat “Capt S. writes to me from Fort Union as follows : “<The other day I was out gunning with a friend, a short distance from the fort; return- ing homeward, he being some two hundred yards behind me, and each of us having an antelope strapped on our ponies, he observed his dog running rapidly to the front, tail be- tween his legs. Glancing hurriely around be was just in time to catch a glimpse of a huge panther, within a few feet of him, making ready for the deadly spring. As quick as thought he fired, and put spurs to his pony. His ball only grased the animal's foot. Hear- ivg the report of the gun, I cantered back, and at the distance of one hundred and fifty yards shot him through the body, whereupon he retreated to some bushes close by Rout- ing him out I gave him a second shot that stretched him. He measured nearly seven feet’ ‘ The Captain, I would remark, is a cool, capital shot ** Fasnions—a Prose Batiap.—I saw her as she sailed alongin an elegant silk balloon, borne on by many a puff of praise, all sung to an a la mode tune. y saw her as she trailed along, like a racer sharp and thin, and many a voice in ecstacy proclaimed that she would “win.” [saw acoal seuttle bonnet, with a front a foot or two, and rapturous praise, in a thousand ways proclaimed that it would “do!” I saw acup and saucer stuck on the back of her head, and the very same crowd, with praises loud, declared that fashion led. Hur- IMPORTANT ADVERTISEMENT! FELT HATS FOR THE SPRING! and varied assortmentof FELT HATS for men and boys, of all colors, styles and prices. The public are solicited to call and H. B. WHITE &CO, Hat, Cap and Gents AN lores perah 332 ra. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th streets. JAS. T. McINTUSHi & CO, DRAPERS AND TAILORS, Penn. avenue. near 43 street, (American Hot«l,) GOODS. Cloths of all colors, fine finish Cass'mers, and elegant styles of Silk and other Vestings, suitable for = pring to make up in a style to suit all tastes, and on fair terms Also, Gentlemen’s FURNISHING GOODs, Umbrellas, Gloves, and all goods in that line. Also, a new style of Driving or Traveling Coat, water-proof, to which the attention of the public FISH STANDS. HE FISH STANDS IN THE SEVERAL market-houses will be sold in pursuance of in the Centre Market on March 27. In the Eastern Market on March 28 In the Northern Market on March 28. 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 Byordercfthe Mayor. smi : THE SUBSCRIBER, BOUGHT BOUN- 9 TY LAND WARRANT No 56.318, for 160 1817, in the name of Jane Pickard, Stewart D. Pickard, Robert B Pickard, Wililam tickard, Alexander Pickard, and Mary Pickard; brothers, a private in Captain Seftrich’s Company, Thiid Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers, Mexican War. I mailei the same in a registered letter, No. 34, dressed to Hamilton G. Fant, Washington, D C. Said letter was either lost or stolen. erefore, I hereby give notjge, that I intend to apply to the Warrant, after giving the required notice \ ay F. FIKE, Mount Pleasant, Maury county, Tenn. ETHERIAL O1L OR BURNING FLUID MANU FACTORY. to the fact 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 is surpassed by none. ALCOHOL. CaMPHENE, TURPENTINE, wholesale or retail, at aay ‘ia! lowest prices R E HAVE JUST OPENED A LARGE examine SO ne low. mar 12—ec2w AVE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SPRING and Summer wear, which we are prepares consisting of ‘Ties, all eed Shirtr, Collars is invited. Callandexamine. mar 12-eo3w Jaw on the following days, viz: In the Western Market on March 31. on the respective dates named shar Z=ootd acres of land, issued und-r the act of Feb. llth, sisters, and helrs-at-law of John H. Pickard, late at Columbia, Tenn., November 12th, 1°55, ad- Commissioner ensions for a duplicate of said _mar 11—law6w HE ATTENTION OF DEALERS is called Baltimore or e!sewhere. The quality of my Oil icGREGOR, . the swift music of the silvery sleigh-bells. mar 3—Sawim No. 634 7th street-_ | Ateok remained at home pain sl of the | rah for balloons and racers, coal scuttles, cups, EAR BOOK OF FACTS, IN SCIENCE, | timo, and I was only too glad to have him do| saucers too. To thunder with senee and Art, and Discovery, for 1866, he ew the so. For Clyde’s letters, long, frequent ard | reason—I'm bound to go crazy, too most important discoveries, inventions, i affectionate as they were, were but a poor a nate — Puce $1.95, = substitute for his cheerful voice and musics!| {4g bill to protect human life on ferry thar i8—tr SS FRANCK TAYLOR. | laugh. What would I have given then, for | boats is before the Pennsylvania Legislature,