Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNVON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4t the Stay Butidings, corner of Pennsylvania avesue and Eleventh street, Sy W. D. WALLACH, @ Ml be served to snbserfbers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly io the A papers served in packages at Wi gents per month. To mail subecribers the sub- soription price ts THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS 2 year in advance, TWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of i” SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN®. —Ebening § Star. > THE WEEKLY ST2% ‘This excellent Family and News Journsi—oon+ taining a greater variety of interesting reading than eam be found in any other—is published on Satur- sy morming TERMS. Single Copy, per ammum ...... ceeseeeeesen cl OS ‘Te Shens. soceee lS 00 0” Casn, invaxiasry tx apvance. VOL. VI. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1856. Gy, Singie (in wrappers) can be procs e@ at counter. ‘after the issue paper. Price—Tuuss Cunrs, = PosTMasTERs whoact asagentewill be allowe & commission of twenty per cent. ™ NO. 979, ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER e N 03 Pena. ey ith side, between 9t id LOth sts. AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences or properly condacting hi: business, would respectfully inform the public that he Is fally prrpared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortes: notice, and int t manner A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on band, which will be fur- nished on the most reasonable terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give emtire satisfaction on ail occasions. N. eth ean, eg che premises, orders will be promptly a te at sll hours. feb7-ly NOW THE SNOW I$ THAWING: MB LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Re:l and Artificial FLOWERS. with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES. CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for saleorrent. At THE LAKES, eee ee ee ee - JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WIRES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, @ Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasnineton City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested te giv: me 2 call before purchasing elsewhere. ec2-ly SINGING AND FLUTE LESSUNS ME; WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- oa, a havinz been induced to accompany his (Mr. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi anist,) on his return te this coun'ry, and to take up his residence in this city, will be bappy to re- ceive pupils for instruction either in Singicg or in the art of Flute Playing, having been associ- ated with the best Profeessrs in Europe, studied undsr Crevelli, the great vocal master in London, and under C. Nicholson, the renowned flutist For terms, &c., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at No. 23% Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th and 1Sth strects. au2i—tf GENUINE EXTRACTS FUK THE HAND- KERCHIEF. UTCHIN3SON & MUNKO HAVE JUST received a fresh supply of LUBIN’S EX- TRACTS, which they warrant genuine Also Piver's MAUGENET and COUDRAYS, and ether French Pomades and Extracts; Phalon’s Invigorator, Lyon’s Kathairon, Haule’s Eau Lus- tral, and Barry’s Tricopherous, which they can furnish at New York prices Those In want of any of the above, or anythin, in the Fancy and Millinery line, would do well to give us a call, when we will be hippy to wait on r HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, No §) Pa. avenue, betw. 9th and 10th sts. mar 13- tf TOPHAM & NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE, 400 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. ESSRS. TOPHAM te of Philadelphia, and NORFLET of this city, respectfully announce to their friends and the es that they have com- menced the Saddling Businces at the above stand, where they will make and keep constantly on hand a large and superior assortment of—Mens’, Ladies’, and Boys’ SADDLES, BRIDLES MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of rh ion, both for city and country use. All Kinds of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR- PET BAGS Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAVEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, S poe and bust BRUSH- ES. CARDZ, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, &e., &e. All material used wll be the best that can be obtained; and both of ns having been practical ‘workmen for severz! years, we fesl confident that our work cannot b2 surpassed, either for style or durability. By anremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and reepec! y solicit, ashare of public patronage. Pasticular attention peid to covering Bruaks and re ing all kinds of work. : Seddiers" colscenstantlyonband. nov 7—tf CHVICE FRUIT TREES FOK SALE. 10 00: APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 9 owth and weil assagted 5,0v0 PEACH TREES, forming a com- plete assortment and weil grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were semek Wy late John H. King, they will be guaranteed to Be what they are rep- resented. Apply to W. Albert King, No. 35 seuth High Street, Georgetown, D.C, or at Valley View Farm, one miie northwest of Georgetown. Catalogues furnished on application Ff. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. £. J.K. mar li—tf CHAUNCEY WANKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SILVERWARE, would res) solicit the attention of those who desire article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of Gme-kecpiag and durable qualities. for which « euliabie guarantee will be farnished those who ase. GOLD ALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, PINE JEWELRY. SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York fal The Chronometer, Duplex, ing, Musicai and and re Also, JEWELRY. &c. No 379 Pa. avenue, between Gth ana 7th etreets, Brown’s Hotel a sign of the GULDEN WATCH, jan S—3m Washington, D C SPRING GOUDS. OHN H. SMUOT, 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. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Piain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Procolesor Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 10 pieces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Cambrics and Jaconets, &) pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieves soft-finished Shirting Cotton, 12%. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Bilis do., Heavy blea_hed and brown Sheeting Cottons, Toweling, Table Damasks, and Napkins, Ladi sand Gents Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, Heavy Usoaburg Prints and S'riped Osnaburgs, Mixed Denims and twilled and piain do. Also, Whalebone and Manilla White and «!ate colored do with other seasonabie goods, to which large ad- ditton§ will soon be m: from the latest arrivals ta New York and Philadelphia. Cash and prompt paying customersare solicited to call early. (mar 5) H.B8. P. NENSING, ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT, ILL FURNISH PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS for bulldings of every descrip- tion, and superintend their erection if required. Designs for public and private Buildings, Counting Houses Churches, Monumen's Also, Wo king Drawings for builders will be carefully executed at reasonable terms Office, 216 F stree , north side, between Mth and 15th, Washington D C mar l-Im JENTLEMES'S NEW SPRING GUODS. We are now receiving our Spring suppl! of New and Fashionable CLOTHS, CASS!- MERES, and VESTINGS, of all gredss and colors, which we are Prepzared to make to order in the most superior taanner, at short notice, at much cheaper raies than the usual city priees. WALL & STEPHENS, Pa av between 9th and 10th sts. cO¥¥I5 WAREHOOM WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERYA- J. KEAs—residenceii3 Seventh Street, between G and H streets. (in) Interments procured ges ground Wroemetery. Coiics, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages, Hearse, aud every’ article for interments ot the best quality furnished at short notice, on the ‘ost reasonable terms, and at all hours of the a oa the exclusive right of Crump’s stent Corpse Proserver, we guarantee to keep the ead for any leagth of time. jy iy Lever, Cylinder, R orded Skirts, mar 2) other WATCHES re-| GREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS. FOR CASH. EIN@ DESIROUS OF CLOSINGS OUT our entire stock, in order to make, important changes, we offer a 7 octave’ PIANG, rosewood cas, round corner, iron frame, manufactured by Knabe, Gaeble & Co., Balti- more, for #300- the regular price of which is $375 A cuperb 6% octaves rosewood case Piano, manu- factured by Bacon & Kaven, and one similar by Lighte & Newton, New York, for $225 each— the regular price being €300 each. A superior Piano, Lovis XIV style, beautifully carved, 7 octaves. iron frame, manufactured by Kosenkrantz in bp # ard used only a few months, we will sell at the exceedingly low price of $250. The above Pianos ae all warranted, and we give numerous references in this city ef persons who have purohased ef us and are delighted with their bargains. We bave alsoa second-hand }'!1no fer $50; one for $37, and one for $25. Also, GUITARS, VIOLINS, ACCOR- DEONS, FLUTES, MUSIC, &c., &c, at the Fancy and Variety Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, mar25 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. Te which was granted the highest Award ef the Paris Exhibition, receiving Werld's Verdict ef Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has simplified them in many respects, and are capableof executing twice the amoun of work they did formerly in any given time Th > ‘out question the only Machines ca- patie of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom pe pote trace for arness can be sewn by any of these machines by asimplechange of and thread in such a manner that the 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, gaiters, &c. Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines wil) please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 106 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind — Term: lib- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machine- under the pretext of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. mar 10—tf CLOckS—CLocks CLOCKs.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to keep good time one year, at J. ROBINSON’S, 349 Peonsylvania avenue. opposite Browns’ Hotel BUACKSMiTHING & BOILER MAKING. HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS methed of informing his fiiends and the pub- lic that he has commenced the above named business, in all its various branches, at the corner of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, (Island,) adjoining the machine sbop of Hall & Uo., where, by strict attention to business, he hopes to receive a share of public patronage All or ers addresed OP bert ve premipe aftention. ‘i pairing done at the shortest notice ~ SMITH PETTIiT. Formerly gg sages of Boiler Department of the Eazle Iron Works of Wm M. Ellis & Bro. mar 15—1m* mar 2i—Im A CARD. ALL, BARNARD & CO, AvcTiongER ANDCOMMISSION MERGHANTS,corner Penn- Sylvania avenus and 9th streets, will as usual give their especial attention to all sales entrusted to them, such as Housekeeping effects, Real Ms- tate, or any other Goods, upon the most reasona- ble terms. They will make liberal cash ad- vances on consignments. mar 6—im TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND HOTELS As’ SPRING I3 RAPIDLY ADVANCING, we take no little pleasure in calling atten- tion toa reat Family Medicine—one that is in- valuable in all climates and all seasons. We allude to J. P. Levy’s celebrated PREMIUM BITTERS, a perfect cure when there is loss of appetite, Fever and Ague, and General Debility. or sale at the Depot No. 474 Pa avenue mrt ap received, a fine assortment of SCOTCH ALES. and LONDON PORTER, BROWN STOUT, and FALKIRK ALE. Ordeis addressed to JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquors, Cigars, and Groceries, 17 474 Pa. avenue. C= PRIZE MEDAL HONEY Soap, Low’s Old Brown Windsor Soap, Sha- ving Soap, Shaving Cream, Barry’s Trichopher- ous, Balm ofa Thousand Flowers. mar 12 G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. PRIME ITALIAN MACCARONI, ke. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF prime {TALIAN MACCARONI, of latest im- portation. Also, fresh Szerdines, Anchoives, Ber- desux Of], Smoked Beef, Buckwheat, Corn, fresh Tomatoes, &c., &e., for sre b’ Z.M. P. KING. R. CAMPBELL & SONS. of Baltimore, AVING DETERMINED TO GO EXCLU- sively Into the Wholesale Business, have opened a BRANCH STORE IN THIS CITY, to aid in closing out their Lage and Elegant stock of WATCHES, JEWSLRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE, §¢., The Goods wii! be offered really at cost, as the object is to close them all out during the present season. An opportunity like this for the purchase of Staple and Fancy Goods at these prices, rarely occurs, and should be improved |»y all who are in want of such erticles. An examination of tie st ck is respectfully solicited at No. 420 Pennsyl vania avenue between 4 and 6th streets, near the National hotel. mar 18-tf LADIES, PLEASE READ! UST ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JA- maica, W.1., and in store for sale by the sub- seriber: 4 doz) PRUNE CORDIAL, particulariy for ladies’ use Also, fer gentlemen, a few dozen of PRUNE DRAM, so much esteemed for its virtues for the benefit of health, about eleven to one o'clock. Not to be had in any other store but at JONAS P. LEVY’S, 474, Pennsylvania avenue. Wines, Liquors, Segars, and fine Groceries. mar 7—tf ster eS OYS’ JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, BOYS’ VESCS, BOYS’ SHIRTS, BOYS’ COATS, BOYS? SACKS. BOYS’ DRAWERS, BOYS’ UNDERSHIRTS BOYS’ CaPs, BUYS’ SUSPENDERS, BOYS’ COLLARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, Being the largest and finest assortment of Boys’ READY-MADE GARMENTS, suitable for dreas and school wear, to be fourd this side of New York, to which we particularly invite the atten- tion of Parents and Guardians, assuring them that all goods will be offered at the lcw- st prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 522 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. mar 22 next to Iron Hall. uo NEW JEWELKY WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- va, and Plain Sets, complete Diamond Broochee, Ear and lnger Rings Diamond Crosses, Studs, Pins. &c - Ladies’ and Gentiemen’s extra fine Watches Gentlemen’s Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladies’ new style Chatalains and Fancy Guards Puresilver Tea Sets, richly embossed Walters, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Ladles And eve:y variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, suitable for presents. ‘The above are ail of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered unusually low M. W_ GALT & BRO., mar 8 334 Pa av. bet 9h and 10th sts. ————— STEA™ ENGINE FOR SALE. F° SALE, THE PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE, three horse power, locomotive boiler, with which the presses of the Star Office have run. IJtis for sale because it is found necessary to replace it with an engine of much greater power, owing to the increase of demands on its services. Itcan be dispensed with at the Star Office about the Ist proxlmo, when our new and larger engine will be completed. It will be found extremely serviceable for light work, and will be sold very low mar 12—tf [,{EATHER DUSTERS, all sizes, plain se ee, ee oe etter kind ousekee) art e. tices always low. ao Feancis mar 12 490 Seventh st, reer | L. WEIL pases THIS METHOD OF INFURMING the public that he has taken the well known « UNION CLOTHING STORE, Bridge st., bet. High and Congress, Georg-t’n, where he will constantly keep an extensive assort- ment of Gents’ READY-MADE CLOTHING, FURNISHiN® GOODS, and all other ariicles pertaining to this line. Cheap prices, combined with asuperior quality of all the goods in this store, will, [ trust, induce all cf those in want of Gents’ wear to give me an early call, and I will be pleased to serve my cus- tomers in suvh » way to merit their confidence. _mar24 MW&Sat* L. WEIL. NEW SPRING DRY GOODS. We ARE NOW RECEIVING OUR LARGE and well assorted stuck cf seasonable DRESS GOODS, and a general assortment of all kinds, staple articles for family consumption, ail of the best clas, to which we ask the special at- tention of purchasers and oxr friends generally before buying elsewhere. Wename a few lead- ing and desirable articles : 10 pieces superb plain black Silks. at $1 to $1 75 per yard A lot rich Flounced Silk and pare Robes, in beautiful designs and at low prices pal se assorted styles Challys and Challey De ins 25 rich Lawn Robes at $1 per dress, we know to be chea| 200 =e Parasols end Sun Shades in all colors Shawls, Scarfs and Silk Mantillas, all new styles 25 pieces Irish Linens, at 25, 37 and 50 cents per yard 200 pieces supericr Shirting and Sheeting @ottons = of the Best brands = = A full stock of all kinds Mourning Goods Table Diapers, Napkin and Towelling in great varieties a. Fancy Clcths, Cassimeres and Vest- ~ ings 60 dozen Ladies’ and Gents’ kid, silk, thread and cotton Gloves 200 dozen Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs at 75 to $2 per dozen. {7 Allarticles sold at our establishment ere warranted to prove as represented. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 Seventh street, three doors rorth of Fa. avenue. ME F WASHING PUN! Merchants, Manufacturers, HOTEL KEEPERS, AND ALL OTHERS! HO DESIRE A PORTION OF THE Trade of Southern Maryland, are recom- mended to advertise in “THE PLANTERS’ ADVOCATE,” Published at Upper Marlboro’, Prince George’s county, Maryland, and having a la:ger cireula- tion than any country paper in the Stats. The +‘ Planters’ Advocate,*’ has been estab- lished for several years, and is well known throughout the scuthera portion of the State, cir- culating extensively in Prince George’s, Ann Arundel, Calve:t, Charles, St. Mary’s. and Mont- omery counties, and also in the Distaict of Co- umbia Being devoted to the interests cf the Agricultural community, its columns are the most dire tchannel to the attention of farmers and others, where custom !s desirable to the Bal- timore trade. ‘ERMS OF ADVERTISING: One square, and not exceeding three squares, per year, $12; ditto, six months, $3; ditto, three months, $+. Address THOS. J. TURNER, Editor P!anters’ Advocate, mar 25—eo6t Upp r Marlboro’, Md. WOOD AND COAL. AM DAILY RECEIVING SUPPLIES OF Hickory, Oak and Pine WOOD; which will be sold at the lowest market price. Also, on hand Lump Cumberland, White Ash Furnace and Egg Coal. 2,210 pounds to the ton. F. L. MOORE, ‘ew Stacd,’’ west side 9th, bet. D and E. mar 2%-e03t FRUIT TREES, &c. OHN SAUL HAS THE PLEASURE OF offering a splendid collection of gualty, a TREES, of superior growth and quality,’ consisti of PEACH, APPLE, PEAR. CHERRY, &c , large and vigorous, and varieties suited to this latitude Gon Many thousands cf the ‘arge Lancashire GUOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, red, white, and black, the new long bunched varieties; STRAWBERRY PLANTS. RHUBARB ROOTS, SHAVE TREES, EVERGREENS, &c.. with everything pertaining to the Nuri and Seed business, of fist quality and very m erate prices. JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse, 390 Seventh st, cor. H, Washington. mar 25-e06t NEW LEATHER STORE. WILL OPEN TO-DAY A LARGE LOT of MOROCCO, and French and American CALF SKIN. Also, PATENT CALF SKIN. A large lot ef Spanish and Sleughter SOLE LEATHER, for sale Sis by JOHN C. SHAFER, Pa. avenue, between 13th and 13% ats. mar 25-e03t® DR_ SCHWARTZE Worm Destroying Syrup. HE ON'.Y KNOWN REMEDY WHICH never falls to destroy Worms without injury tothe patient. It!s wairanted to bea purely vege- table compound, and compar-d with oiher prepa- rations is pleasant to take, and innocent in its operation. It needs buta triai to prove its effi- oacy. PricesS5cents a botie. Forsale at JOHN SCHWARTZE’S, Drug and Chemical Store, No. 468 Pa. avenue, next to U.S Hotel. -A liberal deduction wili be made to the mar 20—eotf COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY entered into partnership in the Merchant Tailoring business, under the Vite and nome of GEORGE W. BEALL & BRO. Our s‘ock of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings are entirely new, and we warrant satisfaction to all who may honor us with their patronage. GEORGE W. BEALL, JACKSON BEALL, No. 120 Bridge street, Georgetown. mar 25-TTh&S83t FISH STANDS. Xf Nets FISH STANDS IN THE SEVERAL market-houses will be sold in pur:uance of law on the following days, viz: in the Centre Market on March 27. In the Eastera Market on March 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 trade. AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Ul etl tet S4LE OF FURN TURE and Heuseheld Bffects.—By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded, &c., the subscriber will sel at public anction on MONDAY MORN- ING, April 7th, at 10 o’cleck, at No. 405 F street, between 6th and 7th streets, (Union Row) all the Furniture and Houseke: ping Effects in the sald house, comprising— Han¢some suit of mahogany damask-covered parlor Furntture, consisting of two Tete-a- tete Sofas, Arm Chair, Rocker, and Parlor Chairs merge Secretary, Whatnot Card Table’, O11 Fa‘ntings Window Shades, Vases Rraussels, three-ply and ingrain Carpets Hall and dining room Oil Cloth, Stair Carpet Set of blue Cottage Furniture Double = single Cottage Bedsteads, Ward- rol Mahogany cheng Dare plain Bureaus Cane and wood-seat Cnairs, Lounges Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses Ex-ellent hair Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Comforts, Counterpanes Wainut extension dining ‘Ta le, Desk Mahogany Sideboards, Refrigerators Do — breakfast and side Tables China, Glass and Crocke: Table Cutlery, Pire Irons, Clocks, &c. ee! bali a general ezsortment of Kitchen equirites. Terms: $25 and under cash ; over that suma credit of 1,2.3, and 4 months, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. CHAS. J. QUEEN, Trustee. mar 27-eokds J.C. McGUIRE, Auet. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, dated April 12, 1851, and duly re- corded in Liber J. A.S.,.No 23,’folios 41. 422, 4:3, and 424, one of the land records for Wash ingten peony I shall sell at puolic anction, te the highest bi'der, on TUESDAY AFTER- , March Lith, at four o’clock, onthe prem ises, the whole of Square No 471, fronting on south K and L and 6tb and 7th streets west. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the premises. All souveyaxcings the cost of the purchaser. HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April 10th, at 5 o’clock, on the premises. HENRY NAVLOR, Trustee. mar27-eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer ALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON South H, between 13th and 14th streets, at Auction.—On MONDAY, the 7th day of April, I shall sell, at 5 o’clock p. m., in front of the remises, a very handsome pee Lot, front- ng 5! feet on north H, between 13th and 14th streets west, running bsck 144 feet toa widealley, being subdivision of Lots Nos. 3 and 4, in Square No. 250, with the Improvement, which is a smail frame house. = The above described property is handsomely located and improving very rapidly in value. Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and twelve months, the purchaser to give notes forthe deferred payments, beaeing interest from day of sale. <A deed of trust on the perry. mar 27-eodts A. GREEN, Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. VALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY, oppo- te the Railroad Depot, at Public Auc- tion—On MONDAY afternoon, April 2ist, at 43 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of ori- inal Lot No.3in Square No. 630, fronting 50 Feet on, h D street and 77 feet 11 incheson New Jersey avenue, containing 5,266 square feet of ground, more or less, with the Hs hae otats consisting of a three-story brick building, con- taining in all twenty good rooms, arranged ex- press'y for a small hotel, with hot and cold water and gas throughout the building. ‘The property is situated on the corner immedi- ately oppo-ite the Depot, and from its location offers great inducements to persons desirous of engaging in business. It was built by the late Jobn Foy expressly for a second class botel, who conducted it successfully unti. his death. Terms: One-fifth in cash; the residue in 6, 12, 18, 24 and 20 months, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. For far.her particulars address Stanislans Mur- ray, Esq., or the auctioneer. mari7—eokds JAS.C.McGUIRE, Auct en ee a AE OFFICIAL ‘Treasury DePartMENrT, Dec. 1, 1856. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demunity 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 percent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the Sist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the %ist of March and prior to sald ist of June next, a premium of 1 per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department 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 Philadeiphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Seeretary of the Treasury. JAS. T. McINTOSH & CO., DRAPERS AND TAILORS, Penn avenue. mear 4X street, (American Hotel,) AVE JUST RECEAVED THEIR SPRING GOODS. Cloths of colors, fine finish Cass'mers, and elegant sty!es of silk and cther Vestings, suitable for prin; and Summer wear, which we are pre} bes make up in a style to suit all tastes, and on fair TMs. Also, Gentlemen’s FURNISHING GOODS, consisting of Ties, all eolors; Shirts, Collars, Umbrellas, Gloves, and all goods in that line. Also, a new styie of Driving or Traveling Coat, water-proof, to which the attention of the public istnvited. Callandexamine. mar 12-eo3w SPRING OPENING OF 1856. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE- turned from the Eastern Markets with 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, STRAV GOODS, and CORSETTS. a DRESS TRIMMINGS In great profa- sion. Particular attention paid to Dress making in the latest French styles. Neatness and despatch may be relied on inal cases. = M. WILLIAN, Market §) _mar I ence, between 7th and &th streets. HABPERS: Macazine for April, 25. The Old Domini : ames —— Netong, for Apt os 2 ee arpers’ ik. No. 17, (EK Ballow’s Magezine, fur ‘April tog ase Also, a good assortmment of Faber's Pencils, Gillotte’s Pens, and Maynard’s & Noyes Ink. For sale by . K. LUNDY, mar22—tr No. 128 Bridge st., Geergetown. Gg TO ELLIS’S mars FOR CHEAP goops. J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 428 Seventh street, west side, tet. @ and H, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington and the adjoining counties that he a) prepared to attend to all orders at she shortest notice and on the most liberal terms, He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction on ajloccasions. He guarantees to preserve the dead in the warmest weather for any length of time. 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Apply at GEORGE HILBUS'S Music Depot, Penasyivania avenue. Mar 14-tf ent, time till 4 o’clock in telling, not to Kate and me, but tomealone I shall put itin briefer words and shorter time. And—but now [ think of it, there's a briefer way still to nar- rate this tale of diablerse—let it tell itself. We spent this week in town, during which Ejward had never a whole evening for bis friends ; and every day he grew more moody, ani I more unhappy, for aker the first night he told me no more A seal was on bis lips. Tinsisted upon Teturning home. I threat- ened to go without him, and to advise his father of his infatuation.’ At length he pro- EVENING STAR. BIRCHENOLL. A New Ghost Story of Old Virginia. [concLupgEp.] But scarce had my head touched the pillow when the furniture in the room became pos- sessed. The old easy chair advanced to its contemporary, the tall bureau, with the state- ly and measured grace of the days when Vir ginia was the Old Dominion. An efagere, a modern toilet table, and two or three light | posed acompromise. He would back, if [ chairs—all parvenues and innovations—cx- | would engage not to tell the fami \y what bad pered round the dowager furniture, like fi taken place. I consented to the condition. ky new people, uncertain of their position It was hard Here was Edward growing Strange us my mirth may appear. I could not avoid laughing out at the scene, and forth- with, to rebuke my levity, the bed under- neath me began to arcend, and went as near the ceiling as the posts would permit, coming down withn audible bounce and a sensible jar. The water in the ewer poured itself into the bowl, and the towels wiped invisible hands. Everything was in a state of most unexplainable topsy-turvity. I can’t ac count for it, and don’t pretend to. The breakfast bell sounded, and forgetting my threatened nap, I astonished Aunt Susannah and all the rest of the servants by answering the firstsummons. I look inquiringly round theroom. Angeline had disappeared in the tumult, but the ehairs and tables all were ‘vere, and allin their places, and rebuked s¢formyfolly. But the towels were wet, and (he pitcher was empty. ‘* Where did you dress?” I asked Angeline at the breakfast table ‘In my own room.”’ * And how did you rest ?’’ “Sweetly!’’ Thatwasheranswer. I won- der if she did not lie—twice? Edward look ed haggard and weary. [ strongly suspected that he had passed as troubled a ee asmy- self, but I asked no questions, for I was de- termined not to add to the mystification. But what could have introduced such vagaries in- to a quiet old mansion, which was never be fore suspected of anything contrary to estab- lighed rule and precedent? Our family have always lived here. Marriages, births, and deaths have followed each other in due se quence; and there is not a line of romance. that I ever heard of, coupled with my name in all our generations. But now, of a certainty Birchknoll is losing its good character. Spiritualism still continued to be the theme of conversation. Angeline now would relat acase with due circumstantial minuteness and now laugh at the whole subject Aunt Susannah caught a word here and there as she moved about the premises, but the brief and only remark she made the reader is al- ready acquainted with. The younger fry, always under foot, would stop and listen til! their sable faces shone and their eyes protru- ded. About dusk they would cluster up to us like a brood of black chickens, and there wasno making them move without louder threats than had ever before been heard at Bir-hknoll. Aunt Susannah declared the place was bewitched, and that was all about it! I think Edward began te think so, or if he did not, he gave the strongest evidence «f being under a spell of any of us. Walking or riding, sitting or standing, eating or drinking, he was sure to be with Angeline. I be- gan to be jealous. Mother looked thought ful. Father asked me a great many ques tions in a quiet, and he thought a very ua concerned way, about Angeline’s family. Of course, I could give him only the very best account, since a!l I knew was from Angeline herself; and if boarding school girls are the representatives of our population, we are cer- tainly a most exalted people. They never fa school, to honor father and mother in their untsof home. Aunt Susannah only said, ‘* , more incomprehensible daily, his awkwardness The insane Sencasaeen = able. Iwas frightened. { dared not trust him out of my sight, and I bated to be with him. [could not laugh at his folly, for it was preying sadly on his spirits and on mine too. I would have given the world for a con- fidant and adviser. Think of a girl of eigh- teen with such a secret, and nobody to tell it to! Besides I could not guess where it would all end, and I was full of undefinable fear. Is Aunt Susannah any body? I had prom- ised not to tell any body. Could that mean that I must not tell old Aunty? I looked and wondered as she sat with little Charley on her lap, the faithful old creature pretending to be wrapped up in the baby, but stealing every now and then a watchful look at me, when she thought I did not observe her. At she asked plumplpy ‘‘ What’s de matter, Miss Carline?”’ “Matter! Aunty? Nothing!"’ “ Eh—eh—em—em !"’ That expressive humph! I saw that my Secret was out—my manner observed—my un- easiness detected. “‘Needn’t tell dis chile dat!’’ Aunt Su- sannah added. I felt she was right. I told hor the truth In short, I made a clean breast of it. I told her of the mysterious stranger who met Ed- ward as he was going to the shop. ‘Massa Edward goern to the «ole ! Where was dat Sam?” “Why, Sam was not to be found foran hour or two after he had put up his horses.”’ ‘« Eh—eh—em—em !"’ I told her of the spiritualist circle, and that Edward had been put in communication with tho spirit of his deceased wife. That was enough for Aunt Susannah She could guess the rest, andsocouldI. She did not hesitate to —_ out the suspicions which I hardly dared trust myself to think. “‘ And ata asked, ‘“‘what do you think of all this? “T tell you byme-by.”” Another night of fright at Birchknoll. Bat this night my dreams were interrupted and colcred by screams of terror, not in my cham- ber, but without. I thought of fire—of any- thing rather than of ghosts or spirits; for the cries were too much like those of some brazen buman throat to be mistaken for spirit cries, or the voice of anything disembodied. I ran to the chamber door, and am very much mie- taken if something white did not flit into the nursery. All was soon quiet, and the next dey I asked Susannah why she was running about at the dead hours? *‘Me! me run about! So wou see some- thing? Eh—em! I told you. Miss Carline, Care ts gosisses, and now you believe it !’’ All the servants were in perturbation, even old Susannah pretended to look frightened. As to Sam, he had not turned pale in a night, bathe had grown thin He was the oracle. He had seen ghosts. There was no mere tale of rapping in his revelations, but a genuine old orthodox ghost story. Aunt Susannah listened with great appearance of interest. Agein came midnight, and again poor Sam was haunted! Human-nature could not stand this—partie- ularly ebony nature, which has a peculiar terrorof white ghosts. Aunt Susanuah took the opportunity of placing Sam in the confes- sional, and bis admissions, relative to bis misdeeds and machinations, clearly indicated to Edward what course to take with him The threat of dismissal from the house and banishment to the plantation forced Sam to acknowledge—need [say what? His absence from the hotel was duly accounted for; and when it fully appeared tomy brother that black spirits as well as white were implica. ted in the mauitestations; that Miss Angeline Was a visitor in the city, though in all the weck we had nover reen or heard of her, while Sam often had the honor of an interview, and was her unconscious tool ; then, I dare say, it was understood why the spirit of the dead so considerately advised that the widowed hus- band should find solace in a second marriage And the family secrete which the “‘medium’ could declare ceased to be wonders. ‘ “Now, do you think, Aunty, that girlcould have expected to bring such a thing about?”’ “Eh—em!’’ said Aunt Susannah. “Dere ‘Ses Yankees! Dere is gosisses—and I know ead ‘So does Sam The old ebony rolled with a peal of laughter, which subsided into a silent x arate chuckle, while her adiposity shook like a jelly. I need add no more, except that I have not seen An- geline since, nor do we correspond. So, as above hinted, I have but twenty-nine inti- mate friends left.—Harper. Tae Sreamsare Leviarnan —An Englisb- men, writing to the New York Courier & En- quirer, suys : ** Brunel, and the other parties interested in the Leviathan, are also heavily interested in the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada. They pores to sell in Liverpool, tickets through to any part of Canada. Their object, therefore, was to get a port sufficiently large to accept their vessels, and as near as possible to Canada. Portland, which is connected with Montreal by the St. Lawrence and At- lantic Railroad Company, affords a suitable barbor, and from thence emigrants can be mediately distributed to all parts of the Pro- vince. You would thus see they would be going out of their way to run to New York, and that this experiment is undertaken by British capitalists solely for British good bh—eh—em—em ! All visits must come toaclose. Angeline left us. It was dull at Birchknoll How de lightful, in a quiet country place, to have somebedy come out to you full of what is go- ing on inthe great world. The stock which is thrown into the common fund of amuse- ment is not to be found in the newspapers, or even in your correspondence Time flies And when the guest goes time lags. You try to chat over again what you have been talk- ing about. But itis pecking at the debris of afeast Itis sipping stale champagne, and nibbling the frosting of departed cakes. The freshness is gone; the esprit is fled. You can’t get up the interest over again. We were dull, very dull. Edward proposed a week inthecity. No matter what city. I don’t care to epen, or cause to be opened, a newspaper correspond- ence, and the events I am to tell are too re- cent to permit me to give precise dates and localities. It is pleasant to go to town, if you ge right, Tuke possession of paid quaricrs, and verify the old proverb that there is no welcome like that of an inn. Denisens of cities are hospitable in their way. They like to dine you and sup you; they are delighted at avall; they are pleased if you can spend anight. But never, if you wish to be wel- come, drive to the docr with trunks and boxes, and surprise your city friends with a deliberate invasion. Fortify yourself in « public house, and thence make agreeable sor- ties on your relations and friends in rotation We had been installed in our quarters an hour—perbaps two. Edward rang for a ser- vant, and directed our boy to be sent up—the factotum, a boy of forty, Aunt Susannah’s youngest. He is a coachman, footman, valet, and all; a useful fellow, but spoiled. He was not to be found. Edward stormed, and I laughed at him. Reserving his wrath until Sam should return—that wrath, of course, to be entirely forgotten when the object of it should make his appearance—my brother took up his hat and went himself for what he had intended to send—some little toilet article or other. He returned with half his errand unat- tended to; I saw him coming round the cor- ner in such a state of blind abstraction that he could see nobody. I saw Sam, too, cun- ning valet! escape without falling under his master’s eye, for the rogue had heard from me of my brother's anger. Edward threw him- self on the cofa without a word. I was glad that Sam had escaped, for I hate scenes; and ever since this spiritualism had found its way to Birchknoll my brother had been peevish andimpatient. I waited his sullen worship’s pleasure. A ‘Caroline, it’s deuced queer, but the city is haunted, too, or bewitched, as Susannah says. I was impressed to come here, you know.” ‘* Nonsense, Edward! You were weary at home, and came here to be amused.”’ ‘€Well, well,’ he said, impatiently, “ have that your own way. But what think you of thts? Nobody knows we arehere. We have not met an acquaintance. I have not even registered our names in the office Bat just now, as I turned the corner in going out. a stranger met me. ‘‘ Edward ——,”’ said he, “the spirit which sent you to this city will meet you this evening at 9 o’clock, at 40 R— street. Come alone.’ Shali 1 go?’’ Here was a question put to a young woman of weak nerves I parried it. “I thought her were going this evening to call on cousin ‘ate !”” Suppex Dears —The annual celebration of the Friends of Ireland in New York, which commenced on Wednesday evening, in honor of St Patrick’s birth day, was brought to an abrupt termination by an unex and very solemn occurrence. Whilst the mem- bers were in the midst of their festivities, the corresponding scsretary of the society, Mr. John Dougherty, suddenly fell on the floor and shortly after expired. The literary ex- ercises were at ence stopped, and the ball which was to follow intermitted. This sad occurrence caused great excitement amo: the company in attendance. It is sup Mr. Dougherty died of disease of the heart. C#"Van Amburgh is collecting a fine equestrian company for America. He has en- gaged Henry Cooke and his two sons, the cel- ebrated Madile. Zemmacco, a young lady only sixteen years of age, but who has so far mas- tered the art as to be capable of any featcon- _ ceivable in equestrianiem Without a pause, this fearless rider, from the back of a horse at full speed, passes through no less than 45 bal- loons. He has now left for Paris to obtain more talent. Some of the best circle horses to be procured have been shipped on board the David Crockett and American Eagle. But it wasof no use. He would keep the mysterious appointment; and I dispatched a note to Kate, begging her to come round, as Edward had an engagement which left me we and prevent him from calling upon er “Have youever broken a horse?” in- quired a horse jockey. *‘ No not exactly,”” replied Simmons, ‘‘but I have broken three or four wagons.’’ ALoxe Lea He came back at Il o'clock. He was any- thing but pleased to find Kate with me, and there was a strong struggle between his pre- occupation and his politeness. The latter triumphed, though the struggle was evident. —An exchange remembers Kate told me since that she was sure he had | seeing a bill in sho) window a few years been at play and lost. 5 ago, which ran precisely thus: “* Those premis And what had happened? It occupied the | ses to let on a lease—115 feet in length.”