Evening Star Newspaper, April 1, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) dt the Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvants avenue and Eleventa Strest, By W. D. WALLACE, ll be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% ects per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is ‘THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- WY CENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three ° Ebening Star. months; for less than three months at the rate of 32 cents 2 week. {7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN®. VOL. VIL. , ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER GREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS. FOR CASH. Base DESIROUS OF CLOSING OUT oar entire stock, in order to make, ae ehanges, we offer a7 octave; PIANJ, rosewood case, round corner, iron frame, manufactured by Knabe, Gaehle & Co., Baltt- more, for $300—the regular price of which is $375 A superb 644 octaves rosewood case Piano, manu- factured by Bacon & Raven, and one similar by Lighte & —— — York, rl -_ (esse the regular price being $300 eac: superior Piano, tans XIV style, beautifully carved, 7 octaves, iron frame, manufactured by Kosenkrantz in Germany, and used only a few months, we will sell at the exceedingly low price of $250. The above Pianos are ail warranted, and we VING PROVIDED HIMSEL’ an ELEGANT HEARSE, and boa Le pesor cong nengescrs Ct —— 0} conducting his business, Would Teapectfully inform the public that he Is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortes: notice, and in the best manner_ A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on band, which will be fur- nished on the most reason «ble terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all oceasions. oe on the premises, orders will | ive numerous references in this city ef persons ae ~ he toat all hours. se have purohased ef us and are delighted with their bargains. We bave alsoa second-hand Pisno 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 el the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World's Verdict ef Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has simplified them in many respects, and they arecapabl-of executing twice the amount of worl a did formerly in any PT Shas time ‘They are without question the only Machines ca- pable of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines by a simple chan 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 safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. NOW THE SNOW 185 THAWING: HE LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Resl and Artificial FLOWERS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for sale orrent. At ‘THE LAKES, mars 504 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, eneralCommigsion & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 473 Pa. av., two doors below U. 9. Hotel, B.—Counury Sterchants are requested to giva N.B. yan mea see before purchasing elsewhere. _ oc 2-ly SINGING AND FLUTE LESSUNS R. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- ing. &c., having been tnduced to accompan: bis nephew (Mr. 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- ceive pupils for instruction either in Singing or wad win tne best Frofea in Ehrope sted | Dining bate cap font, gules es nen und t Crevelil, the great vocal master fe leaden, 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., 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 inferior machines under the PE rad of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. mar 10—tf and under C. Nieholson, the renowned fiutist. For terms, &e., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at No. 257 Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th and 13th streets. au 21—tf CHOICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10 APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA .) owth and well assorted. 5,000 PEA! TREES, forming a com- plete assortment and well grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late John H. King, they will be guaran to be what they are rep- resented Apply te W. Albert King, No. 35 south High + Georgetown, D.C, or at Valley View Farm, one mile northwest of Geo: wD Catalogues furnished on application &. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. K.J5.K. mar lil—tf CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- nan ee LOCKS—CLOCKS—CLOCKS.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to i keep good time one year, at a} - ROBINSON’S, f 349 Peonsylvania avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel BLACKSMITA ING & BOILER MAKING, HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS method of informing his filends and the pub- lic that he has commefced the above named business, fn all its various branches, at the corner of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, (Island,) adjoining the machine shop of Hall & Co., where, by strict attention to business, he ho} to receive a share of public patronage. All orders addressed as above will receive prompt attention. ELRY and SILVER WARE, would fully sollelt the attention of those who desire a | 7" Repairing done at Seep ete Boe ae eee ea PUR ES: London, Ge- | Formerly Superintendent of Boiler Department the view of t) me- keeping and durabie ualities, S the Eagle Iron Works of Wm glare for which a suitable guarantee will be furnished rc mer Les those who chase. GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York ‘The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder R ing, Musical and other WatcoEs se red Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel eliding See of the e EN WATCH, J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 438 Seventh street, west side, let. G and H, wor RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washin, and the adjoining counties that he i; << to attend to all orders at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms» He wili spare no pains to give entire satisfaction on all oceasions. He guarantees to preserve the — in the warmest weather for any length of me. 3 Wi i. A large supply of ready made COFFINS of == seers DO || all tuetaeed qualtliaas utaions on aes. SPRING GOODS. Shronds, Carria; Hearses, and every other BD sect H. SMOOT, No 119 South side Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D. C.. has re- ceived his First instalmentof SPRING GOODS, sul ed to the early demand. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Plain Blac« Silks, all grades, Plain French Procoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pleces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Mauchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pleces W hite Cambrics and Jaconets, BD pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, article furnished of the best quality. A share of the public patronage is respectful, solicited. . - ~ mar %4-tf 5 L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and Twelfth streets. feb 27-tf ME: W. HENRY PALMER'S u PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Quarter. 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, % 0 pieces soft-finished Shirting Cotton, 12%.’ | pon? by) vunieravere, eB see mess Denes New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do., Heavy bleached and brown Sheeting Cottons, te A he ai MPRESSIONS OF GLAND.—| x Towelinz, Table Damasks, and Napkius, I BEST ANE Brest A.C. Coxe; 81. Ladi-s and Gents Linen Cambric Handgerchiefs, Sermons forthe Times, by Chas. Kingsley; 75¢ Heavy Usnaburg Prints and S:riped OsnaLurgs, Our by 1 ‘Luts; —— ge marta ee 5 oe Music, by Richara Storrs Wills; Also, Whalebone and Manilla Cordea Szirts, White and slate colored do., with other seasonable goods, to which large ad- ditions will soon be le from the latest arrivals in New York end Philadelphia. Cash and prompt paying customersare solicited to call early. (mar 5) J.H.S. LADIES, PLEASE READ! UST ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JaA- maica, W.1., and in store for sale by the sub- ber seri < 4 doz PRUNE CORDIAL, particularly for ladies’ use Also, fur gentlemen, a few dozen of PRUNE DRAM, so m esteemed for its virtues for the benefit of heaifh, 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, acd fine Groceries. mar 7—tf The Nightingale, a tale, by C. Schmd; 31c. Heart and Home Truths, by Rev. R. Witting- Meee co igned E: = on, or Fe! xcuses; 374 cents. Men and Times of the Revolution, by Elkanah Watson; $1 50 Unison of the Liturgy, by Archer Gifford, A. M; $1. FRANCK TAYLOR. | Pees: OR FEIGNED EXCUSES, «for a many,’ 16 cents The Nightingale; ora Kind Act is Never Lost, irom the German of Schmidt; 31 cents Impressions of England, or Sketches of English Scenery and Society; by A. Cleveland oxe, Rector of Grace Church, Baltimore; $1 Sermons for the Times, by Charles Kingsley; 75 cents Our Church Music; a book for pastors and peo- ple. La Richard Storrs Willis; 50 cents id Home ‘Truths; betng self-musings upon the Divine Will, by Rev.R. W bittingham, Jr ; 75 cents Migr the Liturgy; by Archer Gifford, A. M. Men aud Times of the Revolution; or Memoirs of Elkanah Watson, including Journal of ‘Travel in Europe and America from 1777 to 1542, with bis correspondence with Public Men, and Keminiscences and Incidents of the Revolution Edited by his son, Wins- low C. Watson; $..50 Just published, »nd for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, rear 9.h street. A CARD. « Wait BARNARD & CO, AvctionnERs anpGommission MERCHANTS,corner Penn. sylwania avenue and 9th streets, will as usual give their especial attention to all sales entrusted them, such as Housekeeping effects, Real ks- tate, or any other Goods, upon the most reasona- ble terms They will make liberal cash ad- vances on consignments. mar 6—im _ x ERT LEMER® NEW big hg ees € are now receiving our supplies of New and Fashionable eLotas cAgsi: MERES, and VESTINGS, of all grades and co'ors, which we are prepared to e to order in the most superior manner, at short notice, at much Cheaper races than the usual cit: prices. O¥S’ JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, BOYS’ VESTS, BOYS’ SHIRTS, BOYS’ COATS, BOYS’ SACKS. BOYS’ DRAWERS, BOYS’ UNDERSHIRTS BOYS’ CAPs, BOYS’ SUSPENDERS, BOYS’ COLLARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, = the largest and finest assortment of Boys’ READY-MADE GARMENTS, suitable fordress and school wear, to be found this side of New York, to which we ticularly invite the atten- tion of Parents and Guardians, assuring them that all goods will be offered at the lew-st prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 382 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. mar 22 next te Iron Hall. Mek NEW JEWELKY WATCHES, Silverware, xc. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- bos Eom Plain Sets, hoor y ta Diamond Broochee, Ear and Finger 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 Pure silver Tea Sets, richly embossed Waiters, Goblets, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Ladies And every variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, suitable for presents. The above are ail of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered unusually low WALL & STEPHENS. M. W. GALT & BRO. mar ween 9th and 10¢! mars 3M Pa av. bet 9h and 10th sis. onde Se ba dale - — ee ILEAVER' PRIZE MEDAL HONEY TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND HOTELS S SPRING I3 RAPIDLY ADVANCING, we take no little pleasure in calling atten- tion toa 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 Also. just received, a fine assortment of SCOTCH ALES. and LONDON. PORTER, BROWN STOUT, and FALKIRK ALE. Orders addressed to JONAS P. LEVY, Wine, Liquors, Cigars, and Groceries, mar 17—tf 74 Pa. avenue. PRIME ITALIAN MACCARONI, &c. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF prime ITALIAN MACCARONI, of latest im- viap onl ur amy cian ca ied Soap, Sha- ous, ‘ales ofa Thewsand Flowers. THohoghes mar 12 G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. FeatHen DUSTERS, all sizes, plain and colored; BRUSHES of all kinds; igs with every kind of sa > 5 article, rlees always low. PRANCIB mar 12 400 Beventh st. EE WATCH REPAIRING & ENGRAVING. ATCHES, CHRONOMETERS, AN W Pocket Timekeepers of every dtwtription skihtalty ~eeaiee by competent workmen. graving of every description, including “"Particuler altentiod paid to, Card Eerjravi ular are Vv! and a ig M. W.GALT & BRO , Jewelers, 3% Pa. av. bet. 9h and 10th sts. portation. Also, fresh S+rdi A Bor- a aaa a die Gea? Wl Wet) acendi, alieiaee meee descr Oil, Smoked Beef, Buckwheat, Green) QEW HALLWAY AND STEAMSHIP orn, Guide —Disturnell’s new and complete Rail- way and Steamship Guide, with maps, for March 1856 rrice 25 cents aot Tomatoes, &c., &c., for sale bi mar Z. M. P. KING. COFFIN WARKEXOUM, & published and for sale b WILLIAM PLANT & CO Ta- ut TAYLOR 2 MAURY. . nee — “pon mar 27 Bookstore, near 9th st, a ween Bul te. — intenueats procured in any ground es] JAMUEL ROGER aha 2 it ae ae cemetery. Coiins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages of Samuel Rogers, to w added Porso- idearse, and “article for inierments of| niana. Price$l~ te best quality furnished at short notice, on Most poste terms, and at all hours of the ret — the exclusive right of © "a ent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to ki he dead for any length of time. iy ty A ‘a Cyclopmdia of Biography, with ae "i a é i ast shed,and for sale a! = "TAYLOR & MAURY’S mar 36 Bookseller, near Ninth street, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1856. NO. 981. oe THE WEEELY STak. Whis exeelient Family and News Journal—con- wan aK. Erester variety of interesting reading then found im any other—is published on Satur- Gey morning. = TERE. Single Copy, Per OanUm ......ccsceressseeesBl 98 te enue. seseeereseerccseeseereest eS OO Pe recenees| >” Casu, nvaniaszy im apvanes. Single (in ) Can be procured at "ie coutter, fmmsainray etter She tebe paper. Priceo—Tuazs Carrs. a —— PosTMastTsRs whoact asagents Will beallowe a commission of twenty per cent. A GREEN WOULD RESPECTFULLY e inform the citizens of Washington, and the public in ‘me that he has just received a large assortment of — Gold band and White French China DINNER and TEA WARE Very fiae Gilt, White, and Flowered VASES Do ICK CREAM SHELLS COLOGNE BOTTLES and CARD BASKETS. Also, a large and general essortment of Flint GLasS WARE. and a large stock of Mahogany and Walnut FURNITURE, BEDS and MAT-— TRESSES of every description, all of which will be sold low forcash. Please call and examine at No. ~~ Seventh Gea REEN ery respectfully, A.G . mar 2 eotw : NEW SPRING DRY GOODS. EARE NOW RECEIVING OUR LARGE and well assorted stock of seasonable DRESS GOODS, and a general assortmant of all kinds, staple articles for family consumption, ali of the best class, to which we ask the special at- tention of purchasers and our friends generally before buying elsewhere. We name a few lead- ing and desirable articles : 10 pieces eee plain black Silks. at $1 to $1 75 per yal A lot rich Flounced Silk and parene Robes, in beautiful designs and at low pi 50 Lops em styles Challys and @halley De ains 2% rich Lawn Robes at $1 per dress, we know to be cheap 200 new style Parasols and Sun Shades in all colors Shawls, Scarfs and Silk Mantillas, all new styles 25 pieces Irish Linen, at 25, 37 and 50 cents pe: rd 200 plcces eg oobi Shirting and Sheeting Cottons best brands of the A fall stock of all kinds Mourning Goods ling in great Table Diapers, Napkin and To’ varieties Black and Fancy Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest- ings 60 dozen Ladies’ and Gents’ kid, silk, thread and cotton Gloves 200 dozen Linen Pccket Handkerchiefs at 75 to $2 per dozen. iL Allarticles sold at our establishment are warranted to prove as represented. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 Seventh street, three doors mar%5-co north of Pa. avenue. THE SUBSCRIBER, BOUGHT BOUN- 9 TY LAND WARRANT No 56,3i8, 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, Wiljiam Pickard, Alexander Pickard, and Mary Pickard; brothers, sisters, and helrs-at-lnw of John H. Pickard. late a private in Captain Seftrich’s Company, Third Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers, Mexican War. I mailet the same ina registered letter, No. 34, at Columbia, Tenn., November 12th, 1955, ad- dressed to Hamilton G. Fant, Washi Dc. Said letter was either lost or stolen. Therefore,I hereby give notice. that I intend to apply to the Commissioner of Pensions for a duplicate of s2id Warrant, after giving the required notice. J.F. FIKE, Mount Pleasant, Maury county. Tenn. mar 1l—law6w BUSINESS MEN OF WASHINGTUN! 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’ ADVOUATE,” Published at Upper Marlboro’, Prince George’s county, Maryland, and having a larger circula- tion than any country paper in the Stats. The ‘‘ Planters’ Advocate,’ has been estab- lished fcr several years, and is well known throughout the southern portion of the State, cir- culating extensively in Prince George’s, Ann Aranda, Calvert, Charles, St. Marv’s. and Mont- omery counties, and also in the District of Co- fimpie Being devoted to the interests of the Agricultural community, its columns are the most dire-t channel to the attention of farmers and others, where custom 1s desirable to the Bal- timore trade. TERMS OF ADVERTISING: One square, and not exceeding three squares, per year, $12; ditto, six months, $3; ditto, three months, $5. Address THOS. J. TURNER, Editor Planters’ Advocate, mar 2%5—eo6t Upp: r Marlboro’, Md. FRUIT TREES, &c. OHN SAUL HAS THE PLEASURE OF offering lendid collection of FRUIT, TREES, of ae aoe and Se A consisting of PEACH, APPLE, PEAR. CHERRY, &c, a and vigorous, and varieties suited to this latitude Also, many thousands of the#arge Lancashire GUOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, red, white, and black, the new long bunched varieties; STRAWBERRY PLANTS, RHUBARB ROOTS, SHAVE TREES, EVERGREENS, &c.. with everything Lehesect | to the haat f and Seed business, of first quality and very mod- erate prices. JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse, 390 Seventh st, cor. H, Washington. mar 25-e06t E. 1. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO, MANUVACTURERS OF GuUNPOW DER WILMINGTON, DEL. Superfine Sporting, and all other kinds. Diamond Grain, extra fine. Hagio Gun-Powder, FINE GRAIN, forS reine in Canisters, pound papers. and 6}¢-Ib eps OARSER GRAIN, expressly for Water-Fowl Shooting, in Canis ters, 64 and 12%-lb. kegs. PREMIUM EXCELSIOR SAFETY FUSE, in quantities to sult purchasers. GUN-POWDER FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING. @F,FF; C,F, FF, FFF, in 100, 50, and 2-ib, GUN-POWDER FOR MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE. SUPERFINE SPORTING GUN-POWDER, F,FF,FFF, Glazed and Rough, in 25, 12, and 6% pound kegs, and in Canisters Sole Agency for the District of Columbia at No. 35 HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, D. Cc. mar 1I—2awim Grarne ST Y L Ket Gentiemen’s Dress Hats for 1556.—I shall this day intro- duce Beebe, Leary, and Genin’s fashiona- ble New York Drees Hats. LANE’S Fashionable Hat, Gap and Gents. Fur- Inar l-eolm nisbing Store, DR_ SCHWARTZE’S Worm Destroying Syrup. ue ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH never fails to destroy Worms without injury tothe patient. It is warranted to bea purely vege- table compound, and compared with other prepa- rations is pleasant to take, and innocent in its operation. It needs buta trial to prove its effi- cacy. Price.6centsa bottle. For sale at JOHN SCHWARTZE’S, Drug and Chemical Store, No. 468 Pa. avenue, next to U.8 Hotel. P. 8.—A liberal deduction wil! be made to the trade. mar 20—eott JAS. T. McINTOSH & CO., DRAPERS AND TAILORS, Penn. avenue. near 4 street, (American Hotel,) HAE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SPRING GOODS. Cloths of all colors, fine finish Cassimers, and elegant styles of Silk and other Vestings, suitable for & prin; and Summer wear, which we are prep: to make up in a style to suit all tastes, and on fair terms. Also, Gentlemen’s FURNISHING GOODS, consisting of ‘Ties, all colors; Shirts, Collars, Umbrellas, Gloves, and all oods in that line Also, a new style of Driving or, Traveling Coat, water-proof, to which the attention of the public is invited. Calland examine. mar 12-eo3w SPRING OPENING OF 1856, ue SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE- turned from the Eastern Markets with one of the hry and most varied assort- ments of FRENCH wae alee! shee to the season, ever offered in this market. Also. a large stock of French FLOWERS, EMBROIDERIES GOODS, and CORSETTS. § ONS) isan tt Ladies DRESS TRIMMINGS in great profu- n. Particular attention paid to Dress making in the latest French styles. Neatness patch may be relied on in all cases, mpeg M. WILLIAN, Market Space, between 7th and 8th streets. mar li—eo6w TOCK AND FIXTURES OF A GENT®? Furnishing Store, on Pa. avenue, for sale on good terms. juire at thi: ice, mar 27-3t AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer Yap teat SALE OF SMALL FRAME House and Let on the Island.—On FRI- DAY afternoon, April4th, at 4 o’clock, on the premises, the subscriber, by virtue of two deeds of trust duly recorded among the iand records for Washington county, will sell the following de- scribed part of square No. 414, situated on 9th st. west, between south G and H streets. beginning for the same at a point on the line of Ninth street west, one hundred and fourteen feet four inches from the southwest corner of said square, runnin, thence due cast ninety-nine feet, thence nort twenty-two feet ten inches, thence west ninety- nine feet, thence south with the line of Nin twenty-two feet ten inches, to thr place of begin- ning, with the improvements, consisting of a small frame dwelling. Terms: One-half cash; the residue in 6 and 12 months, for notes satisfactorily secured, bear- ing interest. ENOCH RIDGEWAY, Trustee. _Mar2%eokds J. C. MeGUIRE, auct. ByE 8. WRIGHT; Georgetown ERY DESIRABLE PROPERTY ON the Heights at Auction.—On TUESDAY, the Ist Cay of April, at4 o’clock p.m., I shall sell, on the premises, at public auction, the beau- tifuland desirable property, lately occupied by Mrs. Dr. Gun’ ell, situate on 7th street; it has a front of 75 feet, extending back 200 feet. The improvements consist of anew and modern-built dwelling, with back buildings; pump of water and a number of qoune. and thrifty Fruit Trees; altogether a very desirable private residence Terms of sale, One-fourth cash; balance in 6, 9, and 12 months, with approved security. The property will be shown previous to the day ofsnie by the Auctioneer, who has authority to ispose of it at private sale prior to the Ist inst. EDW’D 8. WRIGHT, mar%®—WFMTu Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ANDSUME PRIVATE KESIDENCE at Public Auction.—On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Apa at 4 o’clock, In front of the premises, [ shall sell that valuable Private residence, situated at ‘he corner of 9thand E sts , recently occupied by W. C Zantzinger, Esq., being Lot No 10, in Equare 407, fronting 50 feet on E street, by 75 feet on 9th street, with the im- rovements, consisting of a handsome and well- nished three-story and basement Brick J)welling House, containing ten rooms. There is alsoa good Brick Stable in the rear, with suitable ac- commodations for wood and conl. The side lot is handsomely enelosed and laid out as a flower garden. One-fourth cash; the residue in six, twelve, and eighteen months, or one. two and three years at the option of the purchaser, satisfactorily se- cured and bearing interest. mar 27-4 J.C. McGUIRE Auct. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF FUKN'TURE and Househeld chien virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded, &c. e subscriber will se!l at public auction on MONDAY MORN- ING, April 7th, at 10 o’clock, at No. 405 F street, between 6th and 7th streets, (Uuion Row) all the Furniture and Housekeeping Effects in the said house, comprising— Handsome suit of mahogany damask-covered rior Furniture, consisting of two Tete-a- te Sofas, Arm Chair, Rocker, and Parlor hairs Mahogany Secretary, Whatnot Card Table:, Oil Paintings Window Shades, Vases Brussels, three-ply and ingrain Carpets Mall and dining room Oil Cloth, Stair Carpet of blue Cottage Furniture jcuble aoe single Cottage Bedsteads, Ward- rol Mahogany marble-top and plain Bureaus Cane er Lome ei anes Lounges Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses Excellent hair Mattresges Bolsters and Pillows Blanke's, Comforts, Counterpanes Walnut extension dining Table, Desk Mabogany Sideboards, Refrigerators Do _ breakfast and side Tables China, Glass and Crockeryware Table Cutiery, Fire lrons, Clocks, &c. ‘Together with a general sssortment of Kitchen Requlsites. ‘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 MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. Y hea TEE’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 421. 422, 403, and 424, one of the land records for Wash ington county, I shall sell at puclic axction, te the highest blider, on TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, March Iith, at four o'clock, enthe prem ises, the whole of Square No 471, fronting on south K and L and Gth 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 conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser. HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. iW The above sale is postpened until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April 10th, at 5 o’clock, on the premises. HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. mar27-eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. LUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY, oppo- site the Railroad Depot, at Public Auc- tion—On MONDAY afternoon, April 2st, at 43g o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of ori- inal Lot No. Sin Square No. 630, fronting 50 feet on north D strest and 77 feet 11incheson New Jersey avenue, containing 5,265 square feet of ground, more cr less, with the improvements, consisting of a three-story brick building, con- taining in all twenty good rooms, arranged ex- pressty fora _— res Ray hot and cold water and gas throughout the building. The property is situated on the corner {mmedi- 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 John Foy expressly for a second class kotel, who conducted it successfully until his death. Terms: One-fifth in cash; the residue in yea 18, 24 and 30 months, with interest, secured bya f trust on the property. ot farther articulars adaress Stanislaus Mur- ray, Esq., or the auctioneer. 4 marif?f—eoxds JAS. C.McGUIRE, Auct. ——————————————————— OFFICIAL. Faeszasuny DerartMeEnt, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States thet this Department wiil pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of said stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the 1st day of June next, and will pay therefor the follo’ ices, to wit: = ie 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 1856, commonly called Texzas-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the {@th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the ist day of January next, a premium of 23 percent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said 1st of June next, a premium of 1)6 per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July Inst, 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 dateof their receipt. In both cases one day’s interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. m 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 snoney may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. dec J—dtJanel EVENING STAR. THE PRIVATEER AND ITS VICTIM. A Tale of the Pacific. When the present republics of South Amer- ica were struggling to throw off the yoke of old Spain, there was but little law recognised in the deep solitudes of the Pacific Ocean ex- cept that of might. The clipper brig, or the dashing schooner, mounting those death-deal- ing engines, a few guns, prominent among which might invariably be observed amid- ships, scthoug’ conscious of his superiority, the “long-tom ;’’ a magazine full of powder, 8 complete complement of other ammunition and small arms, a ruffian for a commander, and desperadoes of all climes for a crew, were often the materials composing the so-called republican privateers. The commerce of this period between the East Indies and South America were almost destroyed, and at the close of the war there were but few merchant- men carryivg the Spanish flag that dared show it on this side of Cape Horn. However, at the time spoken of, there was one who braved alldangers. It was the cap- tain of a fine Spanish barque of some 400 tons burthen, that was lying at Whampoa, takin, in a rich cargo of Chinese goods; and sheh also on board eleven eases of bullion, amount- ing in all to about $50,000, consigned to a merchant in Panama. Ciozo by her lay at enchor, ee her like a tiger, a low built, tukish, hermaphrodite vessel, suspected by all honest seamen of being a reckiess priva- teer. Her numerous crew of ruffianly look- ing men, the squareness of her yards her long twelve pounders, and the republican flag at her peak, all confirmed, to the learned in nautical affairs the above opinion. The Spaniard was also well armed, had a superior crew, and was a fast vessel; and notwith- standing he was forewarned of the privateer s intention to attack him so soon as he left the neutral port he was then in, he put to sea as soon as his vessel had completed her loading. Accordingly, so soon as the Spaniard worked down to the Bocca Tigris, the privateer fol- lowed suit, and the same afternoon that the Spaniard was at sea, running before a strong breeze for his distant er the privateer got under way and followed in bis wake; and many of the crews of different vessels lying in the Tigress expected in a few days to see the Span ish bark return captive to her ruthless fol- lower. Years after the two vessels had left the Chi- nese waters, and when both, with all on board, were supposed to be lost, a small ves- sel belonging to the East India Company was tunuing before a delicious tropical breeze in the Pacific Ocean. It was about one bell in the middle watch ; the officer of the deck was leaning over the quarter rail gazing into the deep gloom of the surrounding ocean, while a group of talkative seamen were on the fure- castle spinning yarns of their last cruise on shore, when one of them rising up, exclaimed: “‘Hoilo! what is that?’ -By golly,” an- swered another, ‘‘it was the flash of a gun hereaway to windward.”” “Flash of a gun! more likely to be lightning,’’ said another. “That's my opinion, ’ chimed in the captain of the forecastle, ‘ora fire made by the na- tives of one of those islands that lie herea- bouts.’ “There it is again,” said he, as a faint light flickered for a moment in the gloom of the far-off horizon There was now a general commotion on board, for even at that date the Pacific was enlivened by the doings ef the picarooning craft, after all legitimate privateering ha ceased. In a few minutes the crew of our little vessel were at their stations, ready to receive a foe, if fve it proved to be To make all things sure, the officer of the deck went below and examined the ehart, to see if any islands were in this track; but no land, or even a bank was marked near the spot ; all was shown to be the clear, open sea. ‘© Heave the deep sea lead,” said the officer of the watch when he returned to the deck In a few minutes soundings were found at sixty fathoms. He then shortened sail and kept the lead going, as he was certain that land or a shoal was near. At daylight the low outline of a small island was distinctly visible about six miles to the eastward, and as it was not down in the best charts, the cap- tain determined to examine it, and according- ly worked the vessel up to an anchorage, and sent a couple of boats on shore. Opposite the place where they had anchored was an opening about one hundred feet wide, where the sea entered into a kind of lagoon This beautiful basin appeared to have been the crater of a voleano iu former years, and seemed more like the work of art than the production of nature. It was perfectiy round, and probably two milesin circumference, with a depth of water of sixty or seventy fathoms to within a short distance of its sides After chmkng up to the higher parts of the island, it was found to consist of undulating pluins, with masses of rocks interspersed here and there, and with patches of the greenest ver- dure, covered with the feathery ioliage of the Rosy and banana, and deep, compact form of read-fruit tree No animal life could be seen or heard but the wheeling about and discordant screams of aquatic birds The view from above of the basin below was most beautiful ; it had the appearance of an im- mense porringer, with u fracture next the sea; within all was calm and bright as the most transparent crystal, the banks and trees being reflected in its unruffled, mirror-like surfa:e, while outside, the sea was rolling in upon the beach and among the rocks, in marked con- trast to the repose within While they were rambling among the cliffs, one of the seamen saws smoke curling up from the palms at the opposite extremity ot the island, and it was at once conjectured that the trees were on fire, and that it was the faint light seen the night before. But who setthem on fire’? That was a mystery they determined tu clear at once by marching to the grove ; so they rolled on, like sailors on a land cruise, shouting aud making all the noise possible, when in the midst of their fun they were surprised to see aman, a stranger to their party. He advanced towards them, and when within speaking distance, hailed them in Spanish, which luckily was understood by one of their number. After their astonis'- ment had abated, they demanded how many comrades he had with him on the is!and, how he came there, and how long he had inbabit- ed the place? But as the answering of these questions might unship the thread of our yarn, we will let this modern Cruso spin his own; but we will inform the reader that he was the captain of the Spanish vessel which left China some twenty years before, chased by the privateer; so his yara will commence the history of that cruise where we left the two vessels, hull down at sea. me When he had introduced his visitors into the cave where he lived, and they had com- fortably brought themselves at anchor on the surrounding rocks, he said : #6 When saw the privateer was on our track, I erowded on all the sail the vessel eould carry, and held my own with the brig- antine for nearly three weeks; but from some cause or other, perhaps from alteratich of trim, she at last gained upon us, and brought her bow-chasers to bear. We then kept up a running fight, which eventually was the means of destroying both. [ knew that if I allowed the privateers to board me, that all hope must ¢>ase on my part, on accountof the disparity of the numbers of our crews; sof packed on sail after sail, until my vessel fair- Ha staggered under the weight of her canvas © contined in this way for three days, doing each other but little damage, on account of uu- steadiness of aim, owing to the heave of the sea. Ultimately the breezo freshened into gale, and as I feared to take in sail I carried all my sticks would bear. Day and night the long chase continued, and many a dar! ht as we dashed along at a maddening >t feared some accident might happen to us both. It was to be so, for on the third night of the gale, my bark suddenly struck om the reef surrounding thisisland. ‘Down came my masts, and the heavy seas forced my vessel on the rocks, washing my men overboard and dashing everything to pieces that came within itsfury It being dark the privateer, who was so eagerly bent on our destruction, came plunging on, struck heavily upon the same reef, about a quarter of a mile from the spot where we were fast breaking to pieces. I shall never be able to blot from my memory the horrors of that night—the shrieks of dy- ing wretches, and the curses of a set of de- mous, who, to avoid meeting death manfuall. 5 deprived themselves of their reason with ia uor, and jumped like maniags into eternity. tlength the morning dawned, and showed us our true position, (for both vessels held to- gether through the night.) We found our- selves on the south side of the island, about a quarter of a mile from the entrarce to the la- goon, and so near the shore that if we could have maintained order in the night many lives might have been saved and much mise: avoided. It was now no time to be idle, so the boats from both vessels were manned and stores landed ; and by sunset the greater part of our provisions landed; for our common ca- lamity had made friends of us all, agli we worked together for the general good =The seme cave served as a magazine for our pow- der, and our firearms were piled amicably side by side in the same tent. We worked at the same raft which conveyed to the beach the spars, sails, masts, yards, &c , from which we raised capital tents forus all. Fifteen from the brig and twelve from my bark lost their lives through the night. The night af- ter we had emptied the wrecks of their car- goes and stores, they went to pieces. At fret we felt as though we had lost the only link that connected our fate with civilization. In this state, a month or two passed away, and the most industrious of our comm: y cultivated a piece of ground. Potatoes were planted, and wheat and barly, used on board to feed poultry, were sown; cach man felt himself the owner of something; and thus, while the occupation of sowing and e: ta tion of reaping occupied their minds, but lit- tle thought was bestowed on the chance of our return to civilization. Although no eutward act showed it still deceit and mistrust was at work. A half a dozen of the privateer’s men, who kept themselves aloof from the rest, and who were lazy and fond of drink, were con- antly quarreling; the monotony of their life was their chief curse, and led to intorica- tion for relief, Atlast this conduct set the example to others, and ultimately the majority of the privateers, and many of m Spaniards, idered grog as their best friend. The demon of mischief, however, was the eleven cases of bullion which we had landed amongst the rest of the cargo, which occasioned a com- motion between the men. They deemed the treasure of no importance, until one morning our hopes were brightened that there was a possibility of our one day being taken off the siaund by seeing a ship pass within a few miles. We shouted, waved flags and fired muskets, but all to no pu > as the surf was heavy, the roaring of it drowned our feeble voices. Doubtless they thought on board they had discovered an island, as they stood in close and appeared to examine the rocks which surrounded the Island, then bore away on their course, and we never saw them more. But this little episode in our existence was pregnant with momentousresults. The drunk- eu part of the privateer’s men saw at once that in the event of aship again making the [sland and Isnding, that party having sion of the bullion would be consid own- ers, and they demonstrated that the bark and her rich cargo would have been their prize if both vessels had not been wrecked ; and that they were therefore still entitled to whatever might remain as spoils of war. A dispute arose between us in a of this demand, which ended in fatal a! sand and in about an hour, the root of all evil changed owners, and six of my Spaniards and five of the privateers lost their lives. Worse followed; murder was let loose upon the Idand; my crew looked upon this as an act of aggression, and they fancied the privateers might in some moment of passion do them some injury, and from that day mutual hatred, suspicion, and a desire to have the bullion, possessed both crews. The Spaniards, too, thirsted for revenge, and took the drunken privateersmen at a disadvan’ . when they Were intoxicated, and in one night murdered them but two, who escaped to the woods; but they were discovered the next day and dis- patched without mercy. Now my crew, re- duced to six men, and myself, were the sole survivors of both vessels. It seemed as though heaven had fulminated its vengeance against them, for one by one, my companions were sinking into the grave, and the dread of being the last man was unbearable After the des- truction of the privateers, we went on pretty well for about two years, as I supposed, for we had lost ourreckoning, when we were again gladdened by the sight of another vessel standing towards the Island. This time we deternined not to miss her, and as she neared the reef that surrounds the Island, my remain- ing bands manned the now rotten old boat be longing to the bark, and at a great risk made a dash through the terrific surf that at all times breaks on the shore, but it was at the cost of their lives that they put toaea; their return to their friends and the world depend. ed upon it. but their exertions were in vain, for the boat was incapable of sustaining the heavy roll of surf, and after afew minutes struggling, she sunk, and ever soul perished ; and the ship weathered the Island and was soon out of sight I was now the last one. I stood a solitary and deserted wretch, the only living being within thousands of miles Oh! the mounfal silence that creeps over natute in the calm of the evening and makes one feel that man was not made for seclusion; andas I have repeatedly swept the wide horigon with my glass, in hopes of a coming vessel I have felt the cold and dreary misery of utter deso- lation. Again and again the same set, and no veasel appeared like some I of light to rescue me from worse than death ; and again and again I went back to my cave, and offered up prayer after prayerfor help. 4% prayers have been heard, for they were sin- cere.”” re. The Spaniard was then taken together with his eleven cases of bullion, on board the ves sel to the crew of which he had related his story, and eventually found his way toa pert in South America, where he still resides, having there found the owners of the treasure, to whom he returned it, and by their bounty is enabled to pass the latter part of his life in ease and ea 4 relating the adventures of his eventful life as he did the above tothe writer.—San Francisco Golden Era ae a Barxum.—No one will believe in Barnum now. If he should take the wings of the morning, and the Barean desert pierce, and if he should bring from thence an alligator five hundred feet long, nobody would go to see it, even if it were shown at half price. If he should bring forth a real baby only three months old, and weighing two hundred and fifty pounds, nobody mone pe any confidence in that baby. If he should capture tho ver- itable sea serpent, and offer him for exhibition, the pleasing monster would wriggle to a beg- garly account of empty boxes. He might bring over Ristori, but people would not hear her. He might import a magnificent menagerie of tigers, elephants, monkeys and bald-headed eagles, but everybody would swear that they were all maufactured to his order in Bridge- port, Ct. There is no gianttall enough there is no dwarf short enough, there is no adipose wonder fat for Bexsam now. Livin skeletons can bring him no comfort, ani whiskered females might as well be smooth chinned, for all that they can do to retrieve the fortunes of the great showman.—Boston Atlas,