Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (BXCEPT SUNDAY,) iy Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania ae er ciead and Eleventh street, By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIK AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 374 eents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- rrription price is THRES DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CRNTS a year in advance, TWU DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 1M cents a week. i> SINGLE COPIES ONE CEN. Eben Py iitg Star. VOL. Vil. anrgony BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER Shop Residence south side, betwe: th and 10th sts., } AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences a) properly condneting hi: business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fally pr-pared to fill all orders entrusted to him, st the shortes’ notice, and in the best manner. A lange supply of RBADY-MAQE COFFINS of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- nished on the most reasonable terms. As baremfore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all oceasions. N. B.—Resid on tbe ——— orders will ae poy attended to at all hours. 7-ly¥ oe ROW THE SNOW IS THAWING! HG.LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING ~ with Bouquets of Real and Artificial PLOWERS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for saleorrent. At THE LAKES, mars 50 Pa near Adam’s Express. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER I® WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE _ GROCERIES, @eneral Commission & Lachinier Cee INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 174 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasuinston City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants are requested te givs me a call before purchasing elsewhere. oc 2-ly SINGING AND FLUTE LESSUNS y IAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- *.,having been induced to accompany ew (Mr. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi- nist.) ea his retarn te this coun‘ry, and to take up bis residence in this city, will be happy to re- ceive pupils for instruction either in Singing or in the art of Flute Playing, having been associ- ated with the best Prdene in Europe, studied und Crevelli, the t vocal master in London, and under ©. Nicholson, the renowned flutist. For terms, &¢., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at No. 257 Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th aad 13th streets. au2!—te CHUICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10 00 APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 3 rowth 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 comprising a very cholce assortment of Trees were ad the 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 mile northwest of Georgetown. Catalogues furnished on — os 5 KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. KE. J.K. mar li—tf CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND ‘JEWELER. DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JE LAY and SILVERWARE, would res fully selictt the attention of those who desire a good article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Copenhazen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keeping and durable qualities. for which a suitable guarantee will be ished these who purchase. GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, SILVER SPOONS, 60B- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York FINE JEWELRY Lever, Cylinder, ‘PCHES re: Prices. The Chronometer, Duplex, de caine; Musical and other WA red Puiso, JEWELRY. &o. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Butiding, sign of the GULDEN WATCH, jan 36—3m Washington, D.C. RING GUODS. OHN H. SMOOT, Ne 119 South side Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C , has re- ceived his First Instalmentof SPRING GOUDS, sul ed to the early demand. Plaga cols all wool Mous de Laines, Plain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Procoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Maachester and Domestic Gingham, 23 pleces White Cambrics and Jaconets, 50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 26 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieces soft-finitshed Shirting Cotton, 12%. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills Ladi.s aad Gents Linen ric Handkerchiefs, Heavy Osaaburg Prints and S:riped Osnaburgs, Mixed Denims and twilled and piain do. Also, Whalebone end Manilla Corded Skirts, White and slate colored do., with other seasonable goods, to whieh large ad- ditions will soon be ie from the latest arrivals in New York and Philadelphia. ash and prompt paying customers are solicited te call early (mar 5) J.H.8. LADIES, PLEASE READ: UST ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JaA- maica, W.1., and in store for sale by the sub- seriber : 4 doz. PRUNE CORDIAL, particularly for ladies’ use. Also, for 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 JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, Y¥S’ VES#S, BOYS’ SHIRTS, BOYS’ COATS. BOYS’ SACKS BOYS’ DRAWERS, BOYS’ UNDERSHIRTS BOYS’ CAPs, BOYS’ SUSPENDERS, BOYS’ COLLARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, Being the largest and finest assortment of Boys’ -MADE GARMENTS, suitable fordress and school wear, to be fourd this side of New York, to which we ularly Invite the atten- tion of Parents and Guardians, “ssuring them that all goods will be offered at the low: st prices. WALL & STEPHEN 322 Pa 2 , between 9th and 10th next to Iron Hall mar Me. NEW JEWELRY WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaic, La- va, and Plain Sets, ning Ta Diamond Broochee, Karand Finger Rings Diamond Crosses, Studs, Pins, &c Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s extra fine Watches Geatlemen’s Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladies’ new style Chatsiains and Fancy Guards Pure si Tea Sets, richly embossed Waiters, Gobiets, Cups, Spoons, F orks, Ladles And «gery variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, suitabie for presents. The above are all of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and offered uhusually low M. W. GALT & BRO., marS 321 Pa av. bet 9h and 10th ets. ——<—__—$ $< ee TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND HOTELS. S SPRING I3 RAPIDLY ADVANCING, we take no little pleasure in calling atten- ea toa great Family Medicine—one that is in- valuable :* all climates and seasons. We allade to J. P. Levy’s celebrated PREMIUM BITTERS, a etcure when there is loss of appetite, Fever and Ague, and General Debility. For sale at the Depot No. 474 Pa. avenue. Aliso, just received, a fire assortment of SCOTCH ALES. and LONDON PORTBR, BROWN SOUT, and FALKIRK ALE. Orde.s addressed to ‘ JONAS ll Vine, Liquors, Cigars, and Groceries, mar tt * 474 Pa. avenue. he ee ie ot ie en PREME ITALIAN MACCARUNI, &c. HAVS jUsT RECEIVED A LUT OF prime {TALIAN MACCARUNI, ef latest im- portation. Also, fresi: Serdines, Anchoives, Ber- desnx Oli, Smoked Beef, Buckwheat, Green Corn, fresh Tomatees, &c., &c , for sie b _mar 18 Z!M. P. KING. SOTFIN WARKROOM, me. WILLIAM PLANT & CO., UNDERTA- «KEY ~—residences18 Seventa Brow a4 and i streets. Interne: Tocured le zny ground emnetery. Cofins, Caps, Shrouds, Ca: Hiec:-c, and every article for interments fue best quality furmished at short notice, on the ‘Mist ressomable terms, ard at all hours of the & Having the exclusive right of Crnmp’s ‘at Corpee Preserve:, we guaranteé to kecp ihe dead for any length of time. jy ll—ly WASHINGTON, D. C.. WEDNESDAY @REAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS. FOR CASH. BING DESIROUS OF CLOSING OUT J oiit entlie stock, in order to make; by Coy ehanges, we offer a 7 octave; PIANG, rosewood case, round corner, iron frame, manfactirea by Knabe, Gaehle & Co., Balti- more, for #300- the regular price of which is $375 A superb 634 octaves rosewood case Piano, manu- factured by Bacon & Raven, and one similar by a mab bibeae ied York, scl are Scoricr the regu’ tice being $300 eac! superior Piano, Lok XIV style, beautifully carved, 7 octaves, iron frame, man tured by Kosenkrantz in Germany, and used only a few months, we will sell at tke exceedingly low price of $250. The above Pianos ave all warranted, and we give numerous reférences in this city ef persons who have purchased ef us and are delighted with their bargains. We bave alsoa second-hand Piano fer $50; one for and one for $25. td GUITA rs VIOLINS, ACCOR- DEONS, FLUTES, MUSIC, & , &, at the Fancy and Variety Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, mar25 306 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts. SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the Werld’s Verdict of Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine bas stmplified them in many respects, and they are capable of executing twice the amount of work they did formerly in any givoa time ‘They are without question the only Machines ca- pable of sewing every variety of << perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these mzchines by a simple change of needle and thread in sucha mer that the closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manovfacturers, 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, , 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 l:b- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the pretext of being cheap, will find this a benefit ine 4 mar 10—tf Ceres creche SLOcks.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted toges keep good time one year, at % J. ROBINSON'S, 39 Pennsylvania avenu e, E& mar 2i—1m opposite Browns’ Hotel BLACKSMITAING & BOILER MAKING. HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS methed of informing his friends and the pub- lic that he has commenced the above nanied business, in all its various branches, at the corner of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, (Island,) adjoining the machine shop of Hall & Uo., where, by strict attention to business, he hopes to receive a share of public patronage. All oz addrecsed OR ber: if oes Lapse seman ; epairing done at the shortest notice. = SMITH PETTIT. rintendent of Boiler Department ron Works of Wm M. #lils & mar 15: J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 433 Seventh street, west side, let. Gand H, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington and the adjoining counties that he a) Prepared to attend to all orders at the shortest notice and on the most Liberal terms, He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. He guarantees to preserve the Formerly Su of the Eagle Bro. | dead in the warmest weetker for any tength of time. A large supply of ready made COFFINS of all sizes cad gh ities, afeave on hand. Shrouds, Carrisges, Hearses, and every other ay ip oor o! = best aoalty: ae A share of the public patronage is res fu) tolicited. ii 2 = mart tf 7 L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depet—Southwest cerner of F and Twelfth streets. feb 27-tf R. W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per N Sena Apply at GEORGE HILBUS'S Music Depot, Pen:sy.vania avenue. mar l4-tf | grease = OF ENGLAND.—By Rev. A.C. Coxe; $1. a Sermons forthe Times, by Chas. Kingsley; 75c. Our Charch Music, by Richard Storrs Willis; 50 cents. The Nightingale, a tale, by C. Schmd; Sic. Hesrtand Home Truths, by Rev. R. Witting- ham; 75ce ts Legion, or Feigned Excuses; 37 cents. Men and Times of the Revolution, by Elkanah Wat-on; 61 60 Unison of the Liturgy, by Archer Gifford, A. M ; $1. RANCK TAYLOR. | Petoaeen OR FEIGNED EXCUSES, «for they are many,’ 16 cents ‘The Nightingale; ora Kind Act is Never Lost; irom the German of Schmidt; 31 cents Impressions of Spe or Sketches of Ley ee ‘Scenery and poy Ls So Cleveland Coxe, Kector of Grace Church, Baltimore; $1 Sermons for the Times, by Charles Kingsley; 75 cents Our Charch Music; a book for ors and peo- ple a Richard Storrs Willis; 50 cents Heart and ome ‘truths; be!ng self-musings upon the Divine Will, by Rev. R. Whittingham, Jr; 75 cents Unison = the Liturgy; by Archer Gifford, A. M. Men and Times of the Revolution; or Memoirs of Elkanah Watson, including Journal of ‘Travel in Europe and America from 1777 to 1842, with his correspondence with Public Men, and Reminiscences and Incidents of the Revolution. Edited by his son, Wins- low C. Watson; $1.50 Just published, and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore, near 9.h street. mar 28-f A CARD. Wau BARNARD & CO, AvctionEzas ANDCOMMISSION MERCHANTS ,corner Pean- Sylvania avenue and 9th streets, will as usual give their ee attention to ali sales entrusted to them, such as Housekeeping effec's, Real Ks- tate, or any other Goods, upon the most reasona- bie terms: They will make [liberal cash ad- vances on consignments. mar 6—im —_——_—$$—$$$<$—$ —$$______ JEN TLEMEN’S NEW SPRING GUODS. We are now recelving our Spring supplies of New and Fasbionab!e CLOTAS, CASSI- MERE%, and VESTINGS, of all grades and colors, which we are Prepared to make to order in the most superior manner, at short notice, at much cheaper rates than the usual ote prices. WALL & STEPHENS, Pa av between 9th and 10th sts. ILEAVER'S PRIZE MEDAL HONEY ; rae —— ol Ler? Soap, Sha- ving Soap, Shaving Cream, Barry's Tri = ous, Balin ofa Thoasand Flowers. cai Be mar 12— G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. ee erenER Sf. EATHER DUSTEKS, all sizes, pial one BRUSHES ofall kinds; tovether mar 29 with every kind of Housekeepin, article. always low. €. FRANCIS iT _tnar 12 400 Seventh st. a WATCH KEPAIKING & ENGRAVING. W ATCHES, CHRONOMETERS, AND Pocke: Timekeepers of every description skillfully repatred bes competent workmen. Also Engraving o} every description, including arms, crests, mottoes and initials on stone. Particular attention paid to Card Engraving and i M.W.GALT & BRO , Jewelers, mar 26 3% Pa. av. bet. 9th and 10th sts. — N&*, RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP Guide —Disturneli’s new and complete Rail- way and Steamship Guide, with maps, for March Ss Just ani je by ik TAYLOR & MAURY. | mar 27 Bookstore, near 9th gt. Gamer ROGERS.—THE TABLE-TALK of Samuel Rogers, to which is edded Parso- niana Price SL i App'eton’s Cyclopadia of Biography, with — illus _ met - ust blished er = ‘TAYLOR & MAV. y's } Bookseller, near N. street. , APRIL 2, 1856. NO. 982. OFFICIAL. Preasvny Deraatmenr, Dec. 1, 1855. Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,599 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same mey 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 pereent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, & premtum 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 [2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury pslor to the ist day of January next, a premium of 2 per cent.; ifreceived between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 13 per cent. Interest will also be allowed on sald stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principsl 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 eddition 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 theassistent 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. GENUINE GARDEN SEEDS. ele UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO AN- nounce to his patrons and the public that he has just completed his supply of the above, direct from England and the Continent, among which he would specially cull attention to the fine stock of Extra Early, Prinee Albert, and other PEAS; Short-top Radish, Marly York, Large York. Heart Shaped, Flat Dutch, bromheed and other choice CABBAGES, CAULIFLOWERS, BROCOLI, LETTUCES, ONIONS, BEATS. BEAN Ss, CARROTS, PARSNIPS, CELEKY.SAVUYS. LEEK, CUCUMBERS, EGG PLANTS, TO- MATOES, HERBS, &c., with all other Vegeta ble Seeds in g eat variety From his lon expe- rience and connextons in the se-d trade, he can warrant them of first rate excellence, ana at very moderate prices FLOWER SEED3 of cho'cest kinds, selected with care and specially suited to thisclimate, are offered either in singl? packets or collections, at very low rates. Catalegues can be had on application. JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse, 398 7th street, corner of Hl. mar 24-e06t FOR GENTLEMEN. EW SPRING vOGD3, EMBRACING A genera! variety of the newest and prettiest styles and fashions. Orders promptly filled. Constantly on hand a good supply of Garmentr, rordy made, of superior quality. Also, fine Dress Shirts, with Gauze, Silk, and Coiton underdre:s, Bailey and let Goods in varlety. A. YOUNG, Merohant Tailor and Clothier, Browns’ Hetel, mar 25—wtf Pa avenue. SPRING MILLINERY,. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST OPENED HSER SRING SPOCK OF SILK and STRAW BONNETS, cH FLOWERS, &c , and respectfully invi my old customersand the public to pay me a visit, if they desire to see a very beautiful, fash- jonable, and fas‘eful lot of Millinery; all ¢f which 1s for sale at extraordinary low prices My Iatert selections of the newstylesof PARIS BONNETS of the fashion in that city for this Spring are un- surpassed jn the Untied States MISS WALLACH, Pa. av.,over Mr Wall’s shoe store, mar 24-2awilm between 7th and 8th sts. MASTIC WORK, PLAIN § ORNAMENTAL PLASTERER, No. 426 K Street morth. TPUE UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THK firm of Noonan & Tierney) respectfully in- forms Owners, Builders, Architects, and others, that he is prepared to attend to orders for Plain and Ornamental PLASTERING and MASTIC WORK with prompiness, and in his usual satis- factory style. Orders to the above address p_nctvallyattended to. [mar2)-eolm*] JOHN TIERNEY. ETHEH!IAL VIL GR BURNING FLUID MANUFACTORY. HE ATTENTION OF DEALERS is called te the faet that ah facilities are such that | ean supply them with ETHERIAL OIL atas low a price and on as good terms as any house in Baltimore or elsewhere. The quality of my Oil is surpassed by none ALCOHOL. CAMPHENE, TURPENTINE, wholesale or retail, at = ee rices - McGREGOR, mar 3—2awim No. 894 7th street. CASH PAID FOK FURNITURE ERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or a surplus of Household Effects on hand, will find us prepared at all times to pur- chase theirentire stock, or such articles as they may wish to dispose of. Call and see BONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh st , bet. I and K. fe$ 19-60d MEDICAL CARD. Desror STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Homeopathy Office, 231 corner F ard Fourteenth strects. Consulta- tions from 10 a. m , to3 p. m. Doctor Stanislas Herntsz, scopic returned from Exxope with Improved health, wili attend to the practice of his profession. Le Docteur parle Francais. Der Doctor spricht Deutsch. El Doctor habla Sip Il Dottoxe parla Italfano NOTICE. iB he SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO eall the attention of the public to his stock of GLASS AND QUEENS WARE, before timed elsewhere, as by so doing a will save from 15 to 25 per eent. Toilet and Dinner Sets lower than the lowest at JOHN MeDEVITT’s, 309 Pa. evenue, between 9th and 1th streets. mar 2i—eolm INTERESTING TO CAS PENTERS AND BUILDERS. OE PLANING MILL IS AGAIN IN AC- tive operation, and we are repared to exe- cute all descriptions of work with great prompt- ness and tn very superior style We have !n ovr lumber yard a prime stock of Carolina Rail 14 by4, and 2 by 4, and all sizes of Carolina timber. White Pine of every variety and thickness. Hemlock Rails and common 4-4 w. p. for shea- thing—cheep. White Pine, Hemlock, Eastern Shore, and Car- oljna Flooring, of prime quality, and dressed in very superior style. Laths and Pickets; and a generel stock. All of which we offer at the lowest market prices for cash, orto such customers as we choose to trust. mar22-eolw FITZHUGH COYLE & BRO. “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” ARRIAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HI8- tory of Generation, for the use of married Persons sna. those about to marry, of both sexes; Price, $1. “RHE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,” in health and < isease, from infancy to old age, with the treatment of all their derangements i a mar 7—3m* every man’s owa private use; with colored plates; price. $l. A POPULAR TREATISE UN VENEREAL Diseases ; their cure ama prevention ; for private use; with colored plates; piice, $1. ° P THE MATRON’S MANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- “a for every female’s own peels use; price THE DISEASES OF WOMEN— a a ny 0: jcoks can of th . ALEX. ADAMSON,” mar®-8m 7th street, opposite Post Office, Pandata Be eect tact daa Chand SE calico AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Sa CABINET FURNITURE, French Plate Mirrors, Spleadid French, india and Saxen China Service, Silver-pla- ted Ware, Elegant Gilt and Plated Table and Mantel Ornaments, Choice Oid Wines and Liquors.—On FRIDAY MORNING, Ap’l 18th, epmeyen | at 10 o’clock, I shall sell, at the residence of the late Russian Minisier, A. de Bodisco, Second street, Geer; etown, all bis su- rior Furniture and Household Effects, consist- ing, in part, of— Handsome silk damask-covered Sofas, Arm, Par- lor gnd Fancy Chairs ‘s Rosew Sof and Chairs, style of Louis XIV. vee Sadho Tete-a-Tete, Arm and Keception alrs Pair of elegant Painted Glass Folding Screens Large French-plate Mirrors, in heivy carved Ae atid frames El it Cabinets, Bookstands, Etageres Marble top and Gilt Centre Tables Side and Fancy Tables Morocco and Damask-covered Divans and Loun- ges Splendid Mantel ‘Timepieces, in gilt and br.nze, with Candelabras and Urnaments, &c. Porphyre Ms Candlesticks, snd other Urna ments Magnificent French China Dinner Service, for 36 persons Elegant Dessert Service of French China, beai- tifully d<corated, each plate containing » CaM some prominent scene in St. Peters- ary Beautifully decorated French, Saxcn, and India China Tea and Dessert Sets rae Plated Dinner and Tea Service Rich set of Crystal cut-plass Ware Splendid Table Ornaments, in gilt and silver- plate, with plateaus, &c. Superior Mah gauy mirror front Wardrobes Mahogany Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Writing bal.s, Screens Large ard ae ee Psyche Glass, inheavy carved frame and Pillars Mahogany and Walnut Bedsteads Wardrobes and Bureaus Wasbstands and Toilet Seis Velve-, Bruss-Is and three-ply Carpets #flk and Damask Curtains Shades, Cornice, &c Mahogany Arm and Chamber Chiirs, Tables, &c Large lot ot superior Onpper Cooking Utensils Bilver plated Carriage Harness Also, at 4 o’clock— A large variety of rare and choice Wines and Liquors, comprising— Madeiras, Sherries, Champagnes, Hock Old Pot, Claret, French ‘nac, Brown Stout Anniseite, Curracea, Hol'and Gin, &c. ome ef which have been in cellar for thirty ears y ‘Terms: $50 and under cash; over that suma credit cf 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. P.S —The house will be open for visitors on the day preceding the sale. AS. C. MeGUIRE, mar 3l—eokds Auctioneer. By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. peepee CORNER LOT FUR SALE at Auction.—On TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, April Sth, at 5 o'clock, at the Auct Rooms, I shall seil Lot No. 14, in square E having a front of 55 feet 1 inch on south E street, by 70 feet on Oth street east. Terms: One tilrd cash; the residve !n six and twelve months, with interest, satisfactorily secur- ed. JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. mar 31—eo By A. GREEN, Auctioneer i Soca eda BUILDING LOT ON South H, between 13th and 14th streets, at Aucticn.—On MONDAY, the 7th day of April, i chall seli, at 5 o’clock p. m., in front cf the remises, 2 very handsome Building Lot, front- ng 5% feet on north H, between 13th and Lith strects west, running b.ck 114 feet toa widealley, being subdivision of Lots Nos. 3 and 4, in Square 1-29, with the improvement, which is a smal! me house. The above described property is handsomely locxted and improving very rapidly in value. ‘Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and twelve months, the purchaser to give notes forthe deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale. A deed of trust on the ae € mar 27-e0dts A. GREEN, Auctioneer. {77 Will be adéed to the above sale, at the same time, Lot No. 11, in the same square, having a front of 45 feet 6 inches on 14th street, running back 96 feet to awidealley. Terms as above s'ated. A. GREEN, mar 31—eo&kds Auctionerr Bv JAMES C. McGUIKE, Auctioneer. RUST EE’S SALE OF VERY DESIR A- ble Brick Dwelling-House on Tenth, near F Street.—Un WEDNESDAY AFTER- NOON, April 2d, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, by virtue of a deed of trust, duly made and re- corded, the subscriber wili sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the north half of Lot num- bered 15, in square numbered 347, having a front of about 25 feet on ‘Tenth street west, between E and F streets north, running back that width 100 feet 1 inch to an alley, together with the buildings and improvements, consisting of a handsome three-story and Dacement brick dwelling, contsin- ing, in all, twelve rooms, fluished fn the most | superior manner, with water and gas throughout There is alsoattached a stable and: arriage-houre ‘The buildings were erected by an experienced builder for his own residence, and no expense was spared in the erection to make them comfortable and substantial. ‘berms: One-balf cash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured to the sat- isfection of the Trustee. SAMUEL REDFBRN, Trustee. JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, mar 2—d Auctioneer. By J. C. MeGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE IM- preved Real Estate on Missouri uve- Rue, near the corner of 6th street west.—Ky virtue of n deed of trust, bearing date on the 19th day of May, 1852, and recorded in liber J. A. 3., No. 48, folios 78, et seq., the subseriber will sell at publis sale on TUESDAY, the 15th day of April, 1856, at 5 o’clock p m., on the premises, Lot No. 11, in square B, fronting 33 feet 11 inches on Missouri avenue, near the corner of 6th street west, by 109 feet 8 inches deep to a twenty feet alley, with the improvements, which consist of a commodious, well-built, substential, and com- fortable brick dwelling-house and brick Bowling Saloon, &c. The above property is situated in one of the most desirable and rapidly enhancing arts of the city, near the National and Browns’ otels, and offers a favorable opportunity to per- sons desiring to invest or purchase for their own use. Terms : Ore-third cash, and the balance in six, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four manths for notes bearing interest, from day of sale and se- cured upon the property; and if not complied with in six days after the sale the property will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the purchaser. AJl conve es, at the expense of the purchaser. Title indisputable. CHAS. 8. WALLACH. Trustee. J. C. McGUIRE, mar 18—2wkds Auctioneer. Y¥ VIATUE OF AUTHORITY VESTED in me, at Ball’s >< Roads, Alexandria county, Va., 1 will offer for sale, at 3 o’clock, on ‘TUES- pay, April &th, the weather permitting, ard if not the next fair day, a valuable Lot, of 48 acres of Land, part in w and part cleared, lying be- tween the farms of Mrs. Hamiitcen and Mr. R. Cruit, about 1% miles from Goorgetown, in Al- exandria county, Va. There are two excellent springs of water ard a comfortable log house, with fruit trees on the premises The tract is en closed by a fine fence. Persons wi-hing to ex- amine pant aeons orto obtain any information thereof will be accommodaied by calling on Mr. Robert Ball, Sr, near Ball’s Cross Roads, or the subscriber. ROBERT BALL, jr, Executor for Wm, Ball, deceased. feb 26-2awta p7* By JAS. C. McGUIR&, Auctioneer. ANDSUME PHIVATE KESIDENCE at Public Auction,—On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, April 2d, at 434 o’clock, in front of the premieres, I shall sell that valuable private residence, situated at he corner of 9thard E sis , recently occupied by W. C. Zantzinger, Esq., being Lot No. 10, in Square 407, fronting 50 feet on E' street, by 73 fect on 9th street, with the im- rovements, consisting of a handsome and well- Phished three tory and basement Brick Dweiling House, containing ten rooms. There is alsoa Brick Stable in poe a with svitable ac- mmodations for wood and coal. “The side lot is Ph nectea se enelosed and laid as a flower jen. *vOne-fourt ouhy the ae in Bae twelve, and eighteen months, or one, two a: ree years ortho nesien ook oe pasebener, satisfactorily se- ured and bear! 4 % gies. C. MCGUIRE, Auct. FOR CHEAP GUOD8. G? ‘Zo EuLies , EVENING STA A LAUGHABLE PREDICAMENT. In December, 18—, he chose to attack guess The funny gentleman marched directly w to the front door of the mansion and knocke with his cane loud enough to awake all the inhabitants. Immediately a window sash was raised, and out popped a red night-cap con- taining the head of the proprietor, who in alarm exclaimed— “‘What—what’s the matter? What wanted at this time of night ?”’ ‘Pardon me, sir, for this intrusion; but I have a communication to make to you person- ally, and as tho stage is waiting impatiently for me, please hurry tothe door for one mo- ment’s interview.’” The old gentleman’s red night cap with its owner in a garment curtailed of its fair pro- portions, were almost immediately at the to the funny stranger, for disturbing his slum- ber and thus exposing him to the chilly winds door, politely bowin, who again apologised of a December nizht. “‘ My dear sir,” interrupted Mr. Night cap, ‘don’t mention it, but pardon me for appear- ing before you ia the plight in which you see me “You are certainly very excusable, and especially as my great haste prompted this courteous response to my call upon you.”’ “Be pleased to step into the house, as I notice some ladies in the coach are attracted by my appcerance.”’ ‘“Never mind them, my dear sir. appearance in the bright moonlight. ing of the moon, brings to my mind the ques tion which has r-cently agitated the scientiiic and in which you have undoubtedly Is this luminary ia- habited or is it not inhabited. The telessop- world been uterested, viz ic? — “Excuse my interruption, sir; but allow me to get a cloak, for 1am almost frozen, and’’— “Ten thousand pardons, my dear friend, waiting fur me, and I imust but the stage i lose no time, for of all thiags in this world, time, that’’— ‘Allow 1ae to remind you, sir, that you de- sired to make a commuuication to me, I am now ready to receive it.’’ “Ah, me! How charge of eduty in which has t readily a cowledge “Oblige me, sir, by coming directly to the communication you desire to make.” tard. sir, whi in doing Th svientific attainments. and’’— “Bat, gir, L demand without further delay, what is the important fact you desire to com- municate ?’’ “It is simply this: your Louse being situa- ted on the apex of a hill, with sides sloping sufficiently to allow water to flow therefrom, I have stopped the coach this cold night, and aroused you from your slumbers tw apprise you of the fact that youcan with the greatest ease, drain your cellar from four different direc- tions” “You infernal scoundrel !’’ shrieked the ustonished and infuriated proprietor. “I'll teach you a trick worth a dozen of this,”’ as he geized the funny gentleman’s cane, who had commenced a rapid retreat for the coach —the red night cap wnd abbreviated white garment after bim as fast as two spicdle »nks could carry him. But the fanny gent gained upon his pursuer, jumped into the coach, which was at once put into tull speed up an adjoining bill, with oseur ed country gentleman, in curtailed garment fluttering in the breeze, in cold pursuit, but whore hot im | precations against us ail were enough to stifle j the wirth of a live Yankee On arriving at the top of the hill, by one of » singular coincidences which sometime: occur at the crisis to mar or to heighten one’s happineze, we suddenly came in contact with j two open carriages abreast, loaded to over- flowing with ladies and gentlemen who were returning froma country ball. The atten- tion of the whole party was soon turned to our red capped, white garmented pursuer, who not liking so many lady spectators, hurled his cane at us, (whieh, es glanced by and struck among and aroused a family cf pigs by the road side,) and commenced a rapid retreat for home, followed by a dozen squeal- ing pigs, barking dogs, and a flock of squeal- ing geese. The scene presented was the most ludicrous imaginable, and euch a wild out- burst of uncontrolable merriment is seldom heard; indeed it was a fit subject for the pen- cil of a Hogarth. So Tax Prince or Barners.—Some of our readers, says the New Bedford gamer may remember that a colored man made his ap- pearance here, some time in January last, and delivered a lecture at the City Hall, under the name of Leo L. Lloyd, with the ex- traordinary addition of the title, “the only son of the King of Nubia.”’ We regarded this high sounding appellation to be about equal to that of the ‘King of the Can- nibal Islands,’’ and it now appears that the above Prince whose real name is Stuart, alias Baker, alias Lioyd, is a knight of the ssears, ajourneyman barber, who worked in Brattle street, Boston, and while there em- ployed in the tonsorial profession, one day he happened to hear his employer reading a book ecatled ‘‘Moffat’s Travels in South Afric.” This book was bought by Baker, studied ex- tensively, and soon after he set up for the “only son of the late Kingof Nubia.” He lectured in Tremont Temple, Boston; and related the story of the dicey eet de just as it istold in Moffat’s Travels. By some means, he obtained a certificate with the names of Edward Everett, Rufus Choate, and R.C. Winthrop thereon, and came to New Bedford, where he was successful in victimiz- ing various well-knowncitizens. Atone house he obtained the sum of fifteen dollars. He was inthe habit of riding out on sleighing parties, and footing the bili for oyster suppers, with the proceeds of his lectures. With the respectabie names upon his card of introduc- tion, he succeeded in bamboozling many per- sons, but we presume his tricks as an impostor will be a to an end by the expose wo have detailed above. A Sensiste Woman —Dr. Abernethy, the celebrated physician, was never more dis- leased than by hearing a patient detail a ong account of troubles. A woman knowing Abernethy’s love of the laconic, having burned her hand, called at his office, and showing him her hand, said: ‘‘A burn.”? “A poul- tice,”’ quietly answered the doctor The next day she returned and said: “ Better.” “*Con- tinue the poultice.” In a weck she made her last call, and her speech was 1 ned to three words. ‘Well, your fee?’’ *‘ Noth- ing,”’ said the once pleased physician, ‘* you are the most sensible woman I ever saw. “Bill, give me a bite of year apple and I will show you my sore toe. "Bill did i, for Jack an overture could not be resisteds eliat to cil i} R. we were traveling through one of the New England towns, in an old fashioned stage coach, with a friend, whose power of making fun from the slightest cause were manifest from any passing object that It was midnight, and as We approached the village of R——d, he es- pied a large mansion house on top of a small sugar-loaf hill, close by the road. When we arrived opposite, he asked the driver to stop a few minutes; the request was cheerfully complied with, although we were most freez- ing; but what trick he had in view none could Your finely located mansion has arrested the st- tention of us ali—it makes a truly beautiful Speak- nindful [ am in the dis- ncumnbent upon me, and zen too long protracted, I most “ Again, I beg you to forgive my apparent i , ct, my dearest asascientific man I felt it my duty to divulge to you for your own benefit, for 1 need not inform you that men endowed with THE WEEELY STAR. This excellent Family and News Journal—con- a eee at variety f tntoesting weeding than found in any other—is published or Satur- day morning. ? Single copies (in oproemed at ties onekaors team oo iataly Etter the hector ae paper. Price—Tarex Cenrs. PostMasTERs who act as ts will we 2 commission oftweaty pureeen. ve THE LAKE OF FIRE. _ The following description of a lake of fire, in the crater of a volcano of the Sandwich Islands, will be read with interest : “ But the whole had not yet been seen. Not having been able to reach the lake from be- low, we resolved to approach and look apon it from above. In the face of a cold dticlog Tain storm, Mr. Hussey, traveling companion, the out on foot for a walk of sired point The whole body of the crater was full of steam and smoke, and doubts were expressed whether we could get a view of the bottom ; but on we went, trusting for better things, in which we were not disa pointed. * Before reaching the bank of the above lake, and while it was hid from vie, we could distinctly hear the sound of its splashing waves, 59 like, and yet so unlike the bresking of the surf upon the ocean's shore There was @ mingling of the sound of rushing wa- ters with its own head, heavy, hissing one. A moment more and we stood upon the brow of a perpendicular wail of a thousand feet, and directly above the lake, and there we sat ourselves silently upon the rocks to look down upon it It differed from all we had seen be- fore. The lurid light of the previous night was gone, and the beautiful pictures which helped to make up that scene were absent ; but in their stead were others more appalling and full of terrors. Here in close proximity and plain sight was ‘a lake burning with fire,’ may be unquenchabie, and it required only the wails of the tormented to complete the dread description of hell. _“ The lake was in size some half a mile in diameter, and one and a half in circumfer- ence—nearly round; its surface was ing with great violence, and was, when uubrol ep, black or dark, but when agitated violently, as the centre was continuaily, its color was blood red. Every few moments the lava would be thrown up at least fifty feet in jote, and then, as if lashed into fury, great waves would chase each other, boiling and foaming, red with beat, if not with anger. Strange sounds saluted the ear, as well as strange sights the eye. Occasionally loud reports were heard. Then the uliar sound of es- caping steam, as ifa thouand boilers were lowing off their pent up steam at once, and the dead, heavy sound of the disturbed lava was continuous. Altogether, it was the most startling scene I ever witnessed. “Just beyond the burning lake was the great cone, now black as might, trom which the in- tensely brilliant light had shone the night before. Fit chimney, indeed, for the fire be- neath. Its proportions were gigantic, its ea- pacity immense, and it was belching forth at intervals vast volumes of smoke and steam making up a grand but an awful picture, im- possible to describe, but never to be forgotten ‘* Ou our return from the view of the lake wo passed the sulphur banks. Taney are lo- cated about a quarter of a mile from the up per bank of the crater, on a elightly depressed plain or valloy. They are less than half a mile in length, and are full of holes, through which hot steam is issuing, and about which beautiful crystals of sulphur are hanging. In securing some specimens I burnt my fingers inthe steam. The natives call tiis baok of salpbur Pele’s Dunghill.’”’ guide and myself set five miles to the de- Ee Among certain startling predictions contained in the work entitled “A New The ory of the Creation and Deluge,’’ it is etated that itis probable the rings which gurround Saturn are composed of water, snow and ice, whieh, at some future time, may descend end deluge that planet, as ours was deluged in the days of Noah. Some experiments recently made would seem to indicate that this event is likely to take place a little sooner than waa anticipated. Mr. Otto Struve and Mr. Bond have lately studied, with the great Munich telescope, ut the observatory of Pulkaway, the third ring of Saturn, which is discovered to be fluid These astronomers are of opinion that this fluid ring ia not of very recent for- mation, and that it is not subject to rapid change, and they have-come to the extraordi- nary conclusion that the inner border of the ring bas, since the time of Huygens, been gradually approaching towards the body of Saturn, and that we may expect, sooner or later, perhaps in the course of a few scores of years, to see the rings united with the body of the planet. Of course, in thus introducing analogy between the operations of nature in that planet and our own, it is inferred that the earth, previous to the deluge, had rings like those of Saturn, and wore them in the g2me manner. Exce.tent anp Wortar or Imitation. — Every lover of music who has been to a con- cert has been annoyed by the rush of a portion of the audience to get cut of the concert-room before the last piece on the programme is finished, or just as it is commenced. At the last Philharmonic, in New York, this line was inserted on the biil, just before the last piece: ‘‘ Intermission of five minutes.” The explanation which followed on another page of the fult programme, showed that some ody had a bright idea, and one we should like to see universally adopted : N. B --In order that those who desire to listen to the last piece on the programme may not be disturbed by those who prefer to leave at that time, an intormission of five minutes will be had previous to the last overture, after which those present are politely requested to remain in their seats until the end of the per- formance. i= A phrenologist has gon head of navigation. © Circumstances alter cases. Red paint. which is a great improvement on the looks of old houses, is but an injury to the cheeks of young ladies. > Suspect a tale-bearer, and never trust him with thy secret who is fond of entertain ing thee with another’s. No wise man will put good liquor into a leaky vessel. A little boy was munching a piece of fr Sgt) : his mother asked who gave it to him. ‘Miss Johnson gave it to me.’’ “And did you thank ber for it,’’ “Yes, L did, but Idid’nt tell her so !'”” ks “ Sniglefritz, will you have some of the butter?” “Thank you, marm; I bel to the tem- peranee society, and I can’t take anything strong.’’ 3 The principal of an academy, in his ad- et fla gaees his female assistant, and the ‘‘reputation which she bears ;”? bug the printer left out the “which,”—so the ad- vertisement went forth commending the lady’s reputation for teaching she bears! t= Some one in the neighborhood of the city of Cleveland tells the Herald an almost incredible story in relation to the cold weather of the 9th ult. He says ‘-it was so cold that the cows had to be driven in the house to thaw their bags before milking.’’ A gertieman, a very homely man thus FS Me ym friend : ‘ My dear friend vou ought to take saffron constantly. “ For what ?”’ inquired the latter. ** To keep the ugliness out, for if it ever strikes un, it will surely kill you.’’ - A New Krxp or Heap -press.—Mistress— “Jane, are you sure it was Mrs. Smithers who called? come, tell me now, how waa +he 2? arse Why, if you please, mum, she was agoing to the theatre, or a ball, and she had on her ‘ead a great big turbot, mum, and there was a whale over that, mum ” & > The following reply to that everlasting inquiry, ‘‘How do you do?”’ was made by an original the other day: ‘‘Ratherslim, thank e; lve the rheumatism in one leg, and dens seellia’ on tother knee, besi in’ alittle touch of the inf very well myself neither ‘" i> %* to examine the