Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1856, Page 1

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ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, id Residence No. 303 Pen venue, ith side, between 9th and 10th sts., AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences a) properly conducting his business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to ‘fill ail orders entrusted to him, at the shortes« notice, and in the best manner A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS ofall sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- nished on the most reasonable terms. 7 As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give eatire satisfaction on all occasions. - N. B.—Resid ng on the premises, orders will be ee attended to at all hours. feb 7-ly NOW THE SNOW 18 THAWING! FP.HE LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouguets of Real and Artificial PLOWERS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for At sale or rent. mars THE LAKES, near Adam’s Express. P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IR WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, Gensral Commisgion & zerwarting, Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, Nace d D.C. ‘ N. B.—Country Mere are requested t9 giv mea - before purchasing elsewhere. : oe 2-ly SINGING AND FLUTE LESSUNS ME; WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing- ing, &e., having been induced to accompany his nephew (Mr. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi cutee on his return te this coun'ry, and to take up his residence in ie ohm will be happy to re- ceive pupils for instriction either in ‘ing or in the art of Flute Playing, having been associ- ated with the best Professors in Europe, studied under Crevelli, the t vocal master in London, and under G. Nicholson, the renowned flutist. For terms, &c., apply to him, by note or other- wise, at No. 257 Pennsylvania avenue, between 12th and 13th strects. au 2i—tfe CHUVICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 10,000 wih 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 choice assortment of Trees were a, the late John H. King, they will be guarant: to be what they are rep- reseated Apply to W. Albert King, No. 35 south High street, Georgetown, D. C , or at Valley View Farm, one mile northwest of Georgetown. Catalogues furnished on application Bb. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. E.J5.K. mar li—tf CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY end SILVER WARE, would res) fally solicit the attention of those who desire a article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Copenhegen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keepiag and durable qualities, for which a suitable guarantee will be ished these who purchase. GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Repeating, Musical end other WATC red Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Browa’s Hotel ee sign of the GULDEN WATCH, Washington, D C. SPRING GOUDS. | yen H. SMOOT, No 119 South site Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C . has re- ceived his First Instalmentof SPRING GOODS, sul ed to the early demand. a cols all wool Mous de Laines, lain Black Silks, all grades, Plain Freoch Procoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 2 pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Cambrics and Jaconets, 53D pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’s Irish Linens, 300 pieces soft-finished Shirting Cotton, 12%c. New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do., Heavy bleached and brown Sheeting Cottons, Towelinz, Table Damasks, and Napkins, Ladi-s and Gents Linen od Satped Gone Heavy Usnabury Prints and S° Osnaburgs. Mixed Dentin: and twilled and plain do. , Also, Whalebone and Manilla Corded Skirts, White and slate colored do. with other seasonable oods, to which large ad- ditions will soon be made from the latest arrivals in New York and Philadelphia. Cash and prompt paying customers are solicited to call early. (mar 5) J.H.8. LADIES, PLEASE READ! UST ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JA- maica, W.1., and in store for sale by the sub- seriber: 4 doz. PRUNE CORDIAL, particularly for ladies’ use. Also, fer gentlemen, a few dozen of PRUNE DRAM, so muck esteemed for its virtues for the benetit of hea!th, about eleven to one o’clock. Not to be had in any other store but at JONAS P. LEVY’, 471, Pennsylvania avenue. Wines, Liquors, Segars, aed fine Groceries. mar 7—tf linder, ES re- fan 3m ¥S’ JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, BOYS’ VESSS, BOYS’ SHIRTS, BOYS’ COATS, BOYS’ SACKS BOYS’ DRAWERS, BoYs’ UNDERSHIRTS BOYS’ CAP3, BUYS’ SUSPENDERS, BOY®#’ COLLARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, Being the largest and finest asso:tment of Boys’ READY-MADE GARMENTS, suitable for dress and school wear, to be found this side of New York, to which we icularly invite the atten- tion of Parents and (juardians, assuring them that all goods will be offered at the lew_st prices. WALL & STEPHENS, 32 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. mar 22 next to Iron Hall. ORE NEW JEWELKY WATCHES, Silverware, &c. Diamond, Pearl, Cameo, Florentine Mosaie, La- va, and Pisin Sets, complete Diamond Broochce, Earand Finger Rings Diamond Crosses, studs, Pins, &c Ladies’ and Gentiemen’s extra fine Watches Gentlemen's Fob, Guard and Vest Chains Ladies’ new styic Chatalains and Fancy Guards Pere sliver Tea Sets, richly embossed Walters, Goblets, Cops, Spoons, Forks, Ladles And every variety of Fancy SILVERWARE, sultable for preseats. ‘Fhe above are all of the latest styles, just re- ceived, and oifered unusually low. M. W. GALT & BRO., mars 3a4 Pa av. bet 9b and 10th sts. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND HUTELS. A® SPRING I3 RAPIDLY ADVANCING, we take no little pleasure in calling atten- en toa great Family Medicine—ore that is in- valuable all climates and all seasons. We allude to ¥. Levy’s celebrated PREMIUM BITTERS, a perfect cure when there {is loss of a ite, Fever and Ague, and General Debility. ‘or sale at the Depot No. 474 Pa. avenue. Also, just received, a fice assortment of SCOTCH AL and LOVDON PORTER, BROWN sr , and FALKINK ALE. Orders addressed to JONAS P. LEVY, e, Liquors, Cigars, and Groceries, ft 474 Pa avenue. PRIME ITALIAN MACCARONI, kc. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF prime ITALIAN MACCARONI of latest im- tion. Also, fresh Serdines, Anchoives, Bor- ax Ol, Smoked Beef, Buckwheat. Corn, fresh Tomatoes, &c., &e , for sale by mar 1? Z.M. P. KING. NEw JEWELRY, WATCHES, sIL- verware, &c —Just received, a large as- amet of new and elegant Jewelry, Watches, e. w Mar 1 Also, ev éescription of pure Silver Plated Ware, 4 . ta Persons in want of fine goods of the latest styles and the lowest rates should examine our stock. M_ W. GALT & BROTHER, mar 25 34 Pa. av, Let. 9th and 10th sts, Twelfth streets. L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER INICE, Office and Depot—Southwest cerner of F and feb 27-tf M*® W. HENRY PALMER’S PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Quarter. Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Music y Penesy.vania avenue. mar 14-1 pio <a ‘Riera bres lime sta LOCKS—CLOCKS—_CLOCKS.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to; keep good time one year, at - ROBINSON’S, 349 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. A CARD. ALL, BARNARD & CO, AvcTIonRERS ANDCOMMISSION MERCHANTS,corner Penn- sylvania avenue and 9th streets, will as usual ve their especial attention to ali sales entrusted them, such as Housekeeping effects, Real Ks- tate, or any other Goods, upon the most reason: ble terms. They will make liberal cash ad- vances on consignments. mar 6—1m ILEAVER’S 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. a DUSTERS, all sizes, plain and colored; BRUSHES ofall kinds; together with every kind of carr article. Prices .» FRAN always low. cis mar 12 490 Seventh st. SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World's Verdict of Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has beac! pr pe them in many respects, and they are capableof executing twice the amount of work they did formerly in any given time They are without question the only Machines ca- pable of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt besom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines by asimplechan; cf needle and thread in such a manner that closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase. as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with 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 will 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 machine: under the pa of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. mar 10—tf mar 21—1m uages attached, for BLACKSMITHING & BOILER MAKING, HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS methed of informing his friends and the pub- lic that he has commenced the above named business, in al! its various branches, et the corner of Ninth street and Virginia aventie, (Island,) adjoining the machine shop of Hall & Co., where, by strict attention to business, he hopes to receive a share of public patronage. All orders addressed as above will recelve prompt attention. it Repairing done at the shortest notice. sami SMITH PELTIT. Formerly Superintendent of Boiler Department ron Works of Wm. M. Ellis & mar 15—1m* J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 423 Seventh street, west side, tet. Gand H, wer 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 onalloccasions. He guarantees to preserve the dead in the warmest weather for any length of time. A large supply of ready made COFFINS of all sizes and qualities, always on hand. Shrouds, cnet: Hearses, and every other article furnished of the best quality. A sbare of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. mar 94-tf | orterarreey OF ENGLAND.—By Rev. A.C. UVoxe; $1. Sermons forthe Times, by Chas. Kingsley; 75c. Our Church Music, by Richard Storrs Willis; 50 cents. The Nightingale, a tale, by C. Schmd; 3ic. Heart and Home Truths, by Rev. R. Witting- ham; 75 ce ts Legion, or Feigned Excuses; 37% cents. Men and Times of the Revolution, by Elkanah Wat-on; $1 50 Unison of the Litargy, by Archer Gifford, A. ; BL. FRANCK TAYLOR. j I EGION, OR FEIGNED EXCUSES, «for hey are many,’? 16 cents ‘The Nightingale; ora Kind Act is Never Lost, from the German of Schmidt; 31 cents Impressions of ery soem or Sketches of English Scenery and lety; by A. Cleveland Coxe, Rector of Grace Church, Baltimore; $1 Sermons for the Times, by Charles Kingsley; 75 cents Our Church Music; a book for rs and peo- ple, 7 Richard Storrs Willis; 50 cents Heart and ome ‘Truths; be'ng self-musings upon _ pine by Rev. R. Whittingham, r.; 75 cen! Unison ot the Liturgy; by Areher 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 Keminiscences and Incidents of the Revolution Edit.d by his son, Wins- low C. Watson; $1.50 Just published, and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S mar W-tf Bookstore, near 9:h street. GREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOS. CASH. FOR BExe DESIRUUS OF CLOSING OUT our entire stock, in orderto make, important changes, we offer a 7 octave PIANU, rosewood case, round corner, iron rame, manufactured by Knabe, Gaeble & Co., Balti- more, for $300—the regular price of which is $375. A superb 6 octaves rosewood case Piano, manu- factured by Bacon & Raven, and one similar by Lighte & Newton, New York, for $225 each— the price being $300 each. A superior Piano, Louis XIV style, beautifully carved, 7 octaves, iron frame, manufactured by Xosenkrantz in Germany, and used ouly a few months, we will sell at the exceedingly low price of $250. The above Pianos are all warranted, and we give numerous references in this city ef pe:sons who have purchased ¢ us aud are delighted with their bargains We bave alsoa second-hand Pi:no fer $50; one for $37, and one for #25. Also, @ ULTARS, VIOLINS, ACCOR- DEONS, FLUTES, MUSIC, &e, &¢ , at the Fancy and Variety Store of JOHN F. ELLIS. _mar25 06 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and loth sts. gg viene Lad SPRING GUODS, € are now rece! our Spring supplies of New and Fashionable CLO ase CABSI- MERES, and VESTINGS, of all grades and colois, which we are Prepared to make to order im the most superior manner, at short notice, at much cheaper rates than the usual cit: ices. WALL & STEPHENS: mar 20 Pa av between 9th and 10th sts. WATCH REPAIRING & ENGRAVING. Ww TCHES, CHRONOMETERS, AND Pocket Timekeepers of every description skillfully repaired by competent workmen. Also Engraving of ev-ry description, including arms, crests, mottoes and initials on stone Particular attention paid to Card Engraving and Printing. M. W.GALT & BRO , Jewelers, mar 26 324 Pa. av. bet. 9th and 10th EW RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP Guide —Dtsturnell’s new and complete Rail- way and Steamship Guide, with maps, for March 1658 wrice 25 cents Just published and for sale by TAYLOR & MAURY. mar 27 Bookstore, near %h st. Qancee ROGERS.—THE TABLE-TALK of Samuel Kogers, to which is added Porso- niana. Price $1 Appleton’s Cyclopedia of Biography, with numerous illustrations, $i. Just published and for sale at ‘TAYLOR & MAURY’S mar 26 , near Ninth street, of the Eagle Bro. JAS. T. McINTOSH & CO., DRAPERES AND TAILORS, Penn. avenue. near 43 street, (American Hotel,) HAYE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SPRING GOODS. Cloths of ajl colors, fine finish Cass'mers, and elegant styles of Silk and other Vestings, suitable for Sprin; and Summer wear, which we are pre scheme up in a style to suit all tastes, and on fair ms. . Also, Gentlemen’s FURNISHING GOODS, consisting of Ties, all colors; Shirts, Collars, Umbrellas, Gloves, and all goods in that line Also, a new style of Driving or Traveling Coat, ‘water-proof, to which the attention of the public is invited. Callandexamine. mar 12-eo3w DK _ SCHWARTZE’S Worm Destroying Syrup. HE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH never fails to destroy Worms without injury tothe patient. Itis 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:5centsa bottle. For sale at JOHN SCHWARTZE’S, Drug and Chemical Store, No. 468 Pa. avenue, next to U Hotel. P. 8.—A liberal deduction will be made to the trade. mar 20—eotf E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF SUNPrOoOw bER WILMINGTON, DEL. Superfine Sporting, and all othor kinds. Diamond Grain, extra fine. Bagie Gun-Powder, FINE GRAIN, for ges » in Canisters, pound papers. and 63¢-lb ef OARSER GRAIN, expressly for Water-Fowl Shooting, in Canis ters, 64 and 12}-lb. kegs. PREMIUM EXCELSIOR SAFETY FUSE, in quantities to suit purchasers. GUN-POWDER FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING. *F, FF; C,F, FF, FFF, in 100, 50, and 25-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—2awilm BUSINESS MEN OF WASH TUN! Merchants, Manufaciur rs, 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 pose Maryland, and having a larger circula- tion than any country paper in the Stat-. The ‘‘ Planters’ Advocate,’’ has been estab- lished for several years, and is well known throughout the southera portion of the State, cir- culating extensively in Prince George’s, Ann Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s. and Mont- fomery counties, and also in the District of Co- fombia 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, $8; ditto, three months, $5. Address THOS. J. TURNER, Editor Planiers’ Advocate. mar 25—eo6t Upp r Marlboro’, Ma. FRUIT TREES, &c. OHN SAUL HAS THE PLEASURE OF offering a splendid collection of FRUIT, TREES, of erate pat: and gusty, consisting of PEACH, APPLE, PEAK’ CHERRY, &c , large and vigorous, and varieties suited to this latitude Also, many thousands of the ‘arge Lancashire GOOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, red, white, and black. the new long bunched varieties; STRAWBERRY PLANTS, RHUBARB ROOTS, SHAVE TREES, EVERGREENS, &c.. with everything pertaining to the Nursery and Seed business, of first quality and very mod- erate prices. JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse, 390 Seventh st, cor. H, Weshington. mar 25-eo6t 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, all of the best clas+, 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 superb plain black Silks, at $1 to $1 75 per yard A lot rich Flounced Silk and Barege Robes, in beautiful designs and at low prices 50 pieces essorted styles Challys and Challey De Lains 25 rich Lawn Robes at $1 per dress, we know to be chea; 200 ae Parasols and Sun Shades in all colors Shawls, Scarfs and Silk Mantillas, all new st; les 25 pieces Irish Linens, at 25, 37 and 50 cents per ard 200 Patbes supericr Shirting and Sheeting Cottons of the best brands A full stock of ail kinds Mourning Goods Table Diapers, Napkin and Towelling in great varieties Black and Fancy Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest- ings 60 dozer Ladies? and Gents’ kid, silk, thread and cotton Gloves 200 dozen Linen Pocket Handkerchiefs at 75 to $2 per dozen. 17 Allarticles sold at our establishment are ‘warranted to prove as represented. COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 Seventh street, three doors mar 25-e0 north of Pa. avenue. FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. Fer SALE, AT THE NURSERIES OF the subseriber, at Linnen Hill, and on 14th street, in Washington, a largeand well a selzcted assortment of FRUIT and ORNA- MENTAL TREES. Ape them 12 to 15 tho:sand APPLE TREES, well-assorted and of fine growth, at $20 per hundred. 15 to 20 thousand PEACH TREES, forming a complete assortment, at $12 50 per hundred, or $100 per thousand. "s a to 7,000 PEAR TREES, dwarfs and stan- ards. A few hundred DWARFS of extra size. With a general assortment of PLUM, CHER- haiee COT, NECTARINE, and QUINCE Also, CURRANTS, GOUSKBERRIES RASPBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, &c of the most approved kinds. The stock of ORNAMENTAL TREES is ex tensive and fine. Amongst those of large size for streets and lawns are many thousands of such as American and European Elms and Lindens, Tu¢ lip Trees, Aspen, Abele, and other Po) lars ; American and European Horse Chestnuts; § ar, Silver, Scarlet, and Norway Maples; Mountain Ash, Green and White Ash; several varieties of Oaks and Magnolias; Weeping Willows, Golden Willows, and many others. Ornamental Evergreens and Shrubbery. Great exertions have been made to make this department complete; it now contains frora thirty to forty thousand Firs and Pines of choice varie Ues, a portion of which are of extra size. Persons wishing to embellish their grounds and Re rietors of public cemeteries will find it to elr advantage to call and select such as may an- ‘swer their purposes. Persons residing near, when it is desired, can have Trees delivered, with balls of earth to the roots, which they will find to givethem a decided preference over trees transported from a distance. Job gardeners will be moe ut a reasonable discount. JOSHUA PIERCE, mar i—witf A bball To RESTECTFULLY ° citizens o; ashington, and the public in general, that he lias just recelved a large Goll tend snd White. ¥ h R Gold ban 4 rene] INNE ery fine Giit, ite, and Flo VASES "bo CK CREAM SHELLS COLOGNE BOTTLES and CARD BASKETS. Also, a large Mert ere assortment of Flint GLASS WARE. a large stock of Mahi and Walout FURNITURE, BEDS and MAT- TRESSES pt every’ description, all of which will be sold low forcarh. Please call and examine at No. 586 Seventh street. Very respectfully, A. GREEN. 2—eolw WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1856. Star, vy @ AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. a . SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, dal April 12, 1851, and duly re- corded in Liber J. A. S., No. 23, folios 421. 422, 423, and 424, one of the land records for Wash- ington oy I shall sell at public auction, te the highest bidder, on TUESDAY AFTER- NOON, March Lith, at four o’clock, onthe prem ises, the whole of Square No 471, fronting on south K and L and 6th and 7th streets west. Terms: One-third cash; the residue in 6, 12, and 18 months, with interest, secured by a of trust on the premises. All Whig peceter g the cost of the purchaser. HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. The above sale is tpened until URSDAY AFTERNOON, April 10th, at 5 o’clock, on the premises. HENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. mar27-eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. ances HOTEL PROPERTY, oppo- site the Railroad Depot, at Public ce tion—On MONDAY afternoon, April 2ist, at 4% o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell part of or!- inal Lot No. 3in Square No. 630, fronting 50 feet on north D street and 77 feet 11 incheson New Jersey avenue, containing 5.255 square feet of ground, more or less, with the ts, consisting of a three-story brick building, con- taining in all twenty rooms, arranged ex- pressly 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 John Foy expressly for a second class hotel, who conducted it successfully unti' his death. Terms: One-fifth in cash; the residue in 6, 12, 18 and 30 months, with interest, secured hy a deed of trust on the property. For farther particulars address Stanislaus Mur- ray, Esq., or the auctioneer. marl7—eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE OF FUBRN‘TURE and Household Fifects.—By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded, &c., the subscriber will seil at public auction 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 Housekeeping Effects in the said house, comprising— Handsome suit of mahi parlor Furniture, consisti tete Sofas, Arm Chair, Roc Mah ea tary, Whatnot al orn jecretary, aino' Card abke *, Ofl Paintings Window Shades, Vases - Brussels. three-ply and ingrain Carpets Hall and dining room O11 Cloth, Stair Carpet Set of blue Cottage Furniture Deuble are single Cottage Bedsteads, Ward- rol Mahogany marble-top and plain Bureaus Cane and wood-seat Cnairs, Lounges Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses Excellent hair Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Comforts, Counterpanes Waitnut extension dining Table, Desk Mahogany Sideboards, Refrigerators Do _ breakfast and side Tables China, Glass and Crockeryware Table Cutlery, Fire Irons, Clocks, &c. ‘Together with a general assortment of Kitchen Requisites. 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 IRUSTEE’S 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 /and records for Washington county, will sell the following de- scribed part of square No. 414, situated on 9th st- west, between south G ané 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 east ninety-nine feet, thence nort twenty-two feet ten inches, thence west ninety- nine feet, thence south with the line of Ninth twenty-two feet ten inches, to thr place of begin- ning, with the improvements, consisting of a small frame dwelling. ‘Terms: One-balf cash; the residue in 6 and 12 months, for notes satisfactorily secured, bear- ing interest. ENOCH RIDGEWAY, Trustee. mar 29-eokds J. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer RUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUALLE IM- proved Keal Estate on the Island—By iv damask-covered of two Tete-a- er, and Parlor virtue of a deed in trust bearing date the 23d 0: November, 1°54, and recorded in Liber J. A. 3 No £9, folios 399, et seq the subscriber will sell at pubic sale on THURSDAY, the 10th day of April, 1856, at 5 o’clock, P. M., on the premises, part of Square No 353, fronting 30 feet on 11th street west, between L and E streets south, by 99 feet 10% inches deep, with the improvements, which consist of two well built frame dwelling houses and brick bakery. The above property is eligibly situated in a rap- idly improving part of the city, — — a vee able opportunity to persons desiring to secure Tealdence or Tnainess stand, or making an invest- ment. ‘The terms of sale wi!l be: One-third cash, and the balance in six, twelve, and eighteen months, for notes bearing interest, secured by deed o/ trust upon the pro; ,and if not complied with in six @ ys after the sale, the property will be resold at the risk and expense of she periasee con- ¥ ng at the expense of the purc' a inane i P. WALLACH, Trustee. Cc. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. ~ OFFICIAL. Paxasvay DeraRTMEn?, 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 $1,500 000 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 stoek of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock ef the loans of 1847 and 1848, a premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demnity stock, a premium of 3ix per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the 12th November, 1846, if recelved at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2% per cent.; If received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 31st of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the ‘ist of March and prior to sald 1st 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 ¥eller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money. Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. | ves GUTHRIE, * dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. SEGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF. c. PURDY IMPORTER OF SEGARS, « TOBACCO, AND SNUFF, has just re- ceived a new invoice of GOODS of superior qual ity. Aliso, dealer in Meerschaum and other PIPES, and other articles usually Rept ina Fans, Segar Store. Consumers are respectively invi to give me a call. H.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, mar 19—1m under Washington House. G TO ELL mars FOR CHEAP GOODS. pee nee ee Sc | THE WEEKLY sTAz. ‘This excellent Family and News Joumal—con- fa eae an uriety of interesting reading than found im any other—is ‘Serur- ay 5 published on Slagle Copy, Per ARREM ..... cecsceeeerecSl BS INVARIABLY IN ADVaNeR. Single copies (in procued at counter, ‘nmediately Utter the pa ag PosrMasTERs whoact asagents allowe & commission of twenty per cent. — EVENING STAR. [commontcatep. Female Vanity and Extravagance. Mr. Editor: Permit me as a representa- tive of my sex, the ladies, to present through the columns of the Star, a few common-place reflections on the much mooted subject—Fe- male Vanity and Extravagance; and offer a few facts by way of consideration, whether the ladies alone, or the gentlemen equally with the ladies, are chargeable with these f»i- lies I am aware that a position involving the responsibility of a class who have been ac- customed to regard themselves only as suffer- ersin this matter will not be readily admit- ted, and is liable to meet with ridicule; but absurd as it may at first appear, I think the position we have so long occupied, of unobtra- sive listeners to the severe charges made against us, entitles us to a pstient hearing on this subject. The representations almost every day given of us are but little better than advertise- ments of wholesale variety stores, or to say the least, of senseless, walking lay figures, en- veloped in immense folds of silks, satins, vel- vets, furs, laces, ribbons, fringes, &0., rival- ing the rainbow in variety of colors, and the hot-house in combination of aromaties, be- stneared with rouge and pomatum, and only kept from falling to pieces and being scatter- © ‘to the four winds by huge bands and clasps et gold, and hoops of whalebone. And for tuis, we are indebted not to verbal criticism alone—most of the newspapers of the day abound with likecaricatures One gives as the result of careful investigation the a:- tounding fact that the annual cost of dressing our fashionable ladies averages from five hun- dred to two thousand dollarseach, and “A large merchant ond importer says, we are paying more duty on artificial flowers than on railroad iron. The women are not educated aright, they are going to bankrupt the coun try uuless there isachange, More is thought of show than substance. We are aying vores of millions annually for ladies’ orna ments which are of no use. We cannot afford it. It is worse than sinking the gold in the sea.’’ Another says, “Only think of paying three hundred dollars for one flounce for a dress; itis horrible!”? And another, “Lhe la dies think nothing of paying ten, fifteen, and twenty dollars for a fan. and from five to ten for a pocket handkerchief, and about the same for acollar.”’ And finally, some one of our suffering brethren has invented a system of relief, in the form of a plan of advertising through the papers any article which we may be so fortunate as to purchase, thereby saving the time and money ordinarily expen- ded in tne exhibition of such articles Now, the foregoing ure only moderate speci- mens of the estimate of ladies’ expenditures; but to every sensible woman they present much less than an enviable picture. Still, we do not deny the charge of extravagance. We will not pretend to say how much the average cost of dressing us is. But we do deny the charge of sole responsibility in the matter. “flow, in the name of common sense,” says one, ‘‘do you expect to shift the responsibility to the shoulders of the gentle- men? Are we notcontinually groaning under this system of taxation, and begging for a re lease from the same?’’ You are; but your practice contradicts your preaching. We might refer to example in self-defence; and reckoning two or three changes of broadcloth yearly, and about the same of silk and linen summer garments, with hats two or three, boots and shoes from three to six pairs; linen, merino, and silk undergarments by the quan- tity; gloves, hosiery, neckties; a gold watch and fixtures; occasionally quizzing glasses ; with wines, cigars, colognes, carriage riding, theatre-going, billiards, sight-seeing, &c , and make out quite a respectable offset to our system of money dropping. But aside from all this, we think we can find sufficient to jus- ay the eharge of equal responsibility. he excuse usualiy given by the ladies for their habits of extravagance is: “The cus- toms of society require it ;’’ and, indeed, this is the principal reason. But for this fact com- paratively few would subject themselves to the wear and tear of body and mind necessary to keep up the practice, even admitting the re- quisite funds to be more generally the fruit of other labor than our own. But who estab- lished custom? The gentlemen have had sf | quite as much to do with it asthe ladies. The gentiemen claim the honors of manufacturers aud importers, and the ladies like to see them wear those honors mantuily, The gentlemen, tov, most generally bring new styles into mar- ket, and retail them out; and whet lady, we ask, could put on the air of satiefaction and admiration that cur male mercantile dealers do when they wish to display an article of goods to best advantage? Wuy, in this par- ticular, our female merchants bear no com. arison. Again, the gentlemen are great admirers of costly display, as may be seen in their selec- tions of goods. For instance: take acompany of neatly ¢ressed ladies, and ask as many entlemen to make their selections of dress rom among them, and two-thirds of them will select the most expensive materials Again, a father or husband, of wealth, wishing to make a present of a cloak, or shawl, to his household goddess, will be much more likely to select a tifty-dollar one, than one less. And the successful suitor, anxious to give a striking testimony of his love, wiil think a fan that costs less than ten dollars, or a ring less than fifteen, is altogether too tri- fling for the occasion ; thus setting the exam- ple, and encouraging the desire to a contin- uance, which by and by almost invariably be- comes a burden, and perhaps the total ruin of the highezt earthly hopes. And lastly, the gentlemen aspire to a show of wealth and distinction in their social rela- tions. Now, we do not think the admission of a relish for the society of the intelligent and re- fined of the opposite sex, any breach of mod- esty—for we think the relish mutual and uni- ! yersally admitted throughout the christian- ized world, and see no cause for greater as- tonishment in an effort onthe part of the ladies to meet the demands of the age in this than in other particulars. The gentlemen, as all know, have quite the advantage of us in advances, overtures, and field of action, consequently, we sometimes accede to terms they weuld despise. We grant that they some times condescend in their gallantry, but not as often as do the ladies in cheer attachments. ‘<The winding path to the rose-decked And the couatry lass in hempen b:own,’’ have no charms for the present age, for even the country laddie almost as soon as he emerges from his pinafores, manages to escape to town, and one year’s training fills his brain with pretensions to the mayor’s daughter. Gentlemen discourse very sweetly about the charms of simplicity in personal appearance and household naents, and yet walk re- ardlessly by the humble dwelling possessing those attractions to some imposing structure, and present a ticket for the concert to some mincing belle in rouge and jewels, and then to their own disgrace in after years, sit down in the reading-room of some hotel and amuse themselves with vulgar jests on the so-called system of female vanity and extrav: ce which is draining their pockets, and laying their influence in the dust. “Oh, what a jewel is consistency.’” We know there are many honorable exceptions to this rule; and to such these reflections are not intended to ap- ply. We think the story of Mre. Reed of Bor- ton, finds its parallel quite frequently in all our cities, and the age that would pian a majority like Mr. Reed would be hailed by the ladies generally as one of great benefit to our race. Mima. G@ Tb that was kicked by a Shang- hai es sien . The fracture is nt go great as would justify amputation. ArtiriciaL Propagation or Fise.—This Subject is exciting considerable attention throughout the country, and has been b: it before the Massachusetts Legislature by petition of Mr. George B. Blake and others, asking the appointment of Commissioners to examine and report upon a plan for the arti- ficial propagation of fish in the rivers, har- bors and ponds of the Commonwealth, upon the plan so successfully ado in Eu countries, pertionteny in Sate Scot d — Lene, = is stated in the tiat e requisite informatio 2 very Jan Fema mn may be collected al ie petition was refe: . mittee on Fisheries, ona hs pao ete . mated that a public hearing was Sesicpd the committee were in session for that: purpos on Wednesday afternoon, in the hall of the. couse ' Although very brief and im; notice: of the meeting had been hem grater eed of scientific gentlemen, and of others inter- ested in the Fisheries, who wege; present, in- dicated a strong interest in the* ition — has ne by Mr.* : the bearing, T presenting theeubjert i: brief and appro; inte <omey, i —y Professor Agassiz, who gave a rest- ing and agreeable account of his own experi- ments in the artifieial propagation of fish, showing the perfect feasibility of the plan, and the eminent success which had attended it wherever it had been adopted. Prof Agas- siz had experimented with the white ish, perch, trout, pickerel, &c., chiefly in 1838, 1539, and 1349 He also gave an account of the success of Sir Geo ackenzie in prop- reser, the salmon on his estates in Norman- dy. The learned naturalist submitted many striking facts to sustain his views and replied in the most satisfactory manner to many in- terrogatories which were put to him. The Committee were also addressed briefly by Professor Jeffries Wyman and by Dr. Horatio B. Storer, who explained at some length the value of fish as an article of food, reading some authorities to the point. Dr. Coolidge, of Boston, explained the mode of artificial prpegation in France. Hon. B. V. French, enjamin F. Hallett, Solomon Lincoln and Ezekiel R. Colt, also stated many facts and suggestions, showing the importance of the proposed plan and the ex mney of some legislative action to encourag Svupre: Le SPEECHES —The time was when the supper-tables at convivial festivities were spiced with wit, and afforded a joyous relaxation fom the dray-horse duties of life. That time has gone by, and yet not hopeless! so, if those having the management of suc things will realize how completely these festi- vals were swayed from their legitimate intent, and will use their influence in bringing them back to old paths. Public suppers to be lively, now they are dull, stupid affairs. A remedy for this dullness should be ap- plied These Suppers are managed to death. he toast committee concoct their thirteen regulars, and by serious appointments desig- nate who shall respond; and the business of responding at suppers is followed like the business of mutes at funerals Any man familiar with these things can guess out be forehand at least one half who will make speeches. Atan editorial supper at Cincinnati, two winters since, the table mutinied at 1 o'clock @ m., at the sixth toast. Seven speeches were left unspoken. At the bar per at the Angler, awhile since. the lawyers broke over the formality of the P mame and called for whom they wished. he consequence was a Toaring room aad a good wide-awake time. By these set speeches, which necessarily reach into morning, the guests are deprived of hearing strangers who may be present, to say nothing of the many jokes and witty toasts which have no chance of being crowded in. Speech-makers are seldom witty ; it is im; sible to study out wit; and hence a man Ter to the impulse and inspiration of the moment, will “get off a good thing’’ times without number at a festival, but if notified that he is expected to respond to a particular toast, will make along prosy speech. One or two speeches are very weil, but we beseech, let there be « stop put to thirteen set speeches of an evening —Columbian. Mount VEeRNoN Nor For SALE.—The South Carolina Spartan, published at Sparta, S. C., says that the following letter was addressed by the owner of Mount Vernon, John A. Washington, to Mrs. MS. Wofford, of that village It brings out the somewhat startli fact, after all that has been done by the ladies of the South, and the greater labor and means they are still willing to bestow upon the move- ment, that Mount Vernon isnotforsale How is this? What is the explanation? At the instance of the Ladies’ Mount Vernon Assooi- ation of Richmond, Edward Everett delivered his great oration on Washington in the i- tol of Virginia, realizing for the funds of tee Organization over $800, and it has been re- peated at various points in Virginia and else- where, for the samo In addition, stimulated by the advent of Everett in the Old Dominion, the Legislature of Virginia assed a bill incorporating the Ladies’ Mount ‘ernon Association of the Union; and yet patriotic ladies, ready and able to stimulate the sacred purpose, are told “that Mount Vernon is not for sale.” Mount Vernon, March 14th, 1856, To Mrs. Maria 8. Wofford : Madam—I have received your letter of March 6th, respecting the purchase of Mount Vernon by the ladies of different parts of the United States. In reply, 1 respectfully inform you that Mount Vernon is not for sale. I am, most respectfully, your obedient ser. vant, Joux A. Wasuineror. ; GRanutarep Cork Marregsses.—A new application of cork has lately been made, | with a good prospect of its — a very use- ful purpose. The bark of the oak tree is sub- } jected by machinery to a process which cuts it up into little grains, and in this state it is formed into mattresses, which are very soft and easy, as well as light, and which, if used on shipboard, would form a very convenient life-preserver. Every pound of cork in one of these mattresses, it is estimated, will support about fourteen pounds above water. All that a passenger would have to do in case of a wreck would be to take bis bed with him. It is much cheaper than horse hair, and the air passes so freely through it that it has received the good word of some medical men who have examined it, asa more wholesome material than the compacter substances often used. They are now beginning to use these mattres- ses in the hospitals. “Bhe cork prepared in this way is sometimes used for the lining of garments, to be worn by persons subject to the rheumatism, cork being a non-conductor.— New York Post. G&® Mr. Skeesicks’ oat crop was so light in 1854 that he had to cut it with a corn comb and a pair of scissors, as barbers do hair. te Why do physicians have a greater hor ror of the Aes hen any body else? Because they are more likely to see sickness, = Pretty Shopkeeper—“ Very sorry, sir, “oie ca oe shirts that will fit you. will measure you for a dozen.’”’ Horrified Swell— Good gwacious! shall I have to stwip!”” Ee The murder of Stevens, the clerk of the steamer Obio Belle, on the Mississippi, has been mentioned; but the tragic end of the affair has just been made known. Jones, the murderer, was beaten and tortured inhuman- ly by the crew and passengers, and was then rown overboard, with two heavy iron weights tied around his neck, and drowned, like a dog. To conceal this horrible crime it was then agreed to circulate the story that hg escaped and swam ashore.