Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Siar Buildings, corner of Pennsylvania evenee Gnd Kleventh street, Sy W. DB. WALLACH, 4 (Ul be served to sabserfbers by carriers at SIX anit A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly fe (he Agents; papers served tn packages at 37% gents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- eription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year isadvance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less thén three months at the rate of 124 cents a week. U7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Ebening ° Star. VOL. VII. WASHIN GTON, D. C.. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 , 1856. ANTHONY SUCHLY, UNDERTAKER AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an BLEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences Or properly conducting his business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortest notice, and in the best manner. A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- nished on the most reason,ble terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N. B.—Resid ng on the premises, orders will be promptly attended to at all hours. tho 7-1y BULACKSMITHING & BOILER MAKING, HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS method of informing his friends and the pub- lic that he has commeneed the above named business, in 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 hopes to receive a share of public patronage. Au ers addressed. “DP Repairl done at t penne He ir! one at the sho: notice. Ps SMITH PETTIT. Formerly Superintendent cf Boiler Department of the Eagle lron Works of Wm. M. Ellis & Bro. mar 15—1m* NOW THE SNOW IS THAWING‘ HE LAKBS ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Real and Artificial FLOWERS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for saleorrent. At THE LAKES, mars 504 Pa. av., pear Adam’s Express. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IR WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIE eneral Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasutneton City, D.C. N. B.—Country Merchants ere requested to give me a before purchasing elsewhere. ect-ly = CHVICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALZ. 10 00) APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 9 wth and weil assorted. 5,000 PEACH TREES, forming a com- plete assortment and well grown. A few very choice Dwarf PRAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late John H. King, they = be guaranteed to be what they ate rep- resen' 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 EB. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. E.S.K. mar ii—tf CHAUNCEY WARKINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SILVERWARE, would te ly solicit the attention of those who desire a article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- Reva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keeping and durable qualities. for which a suitable guarantee will be furnished those 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, a Repeating, Musical and other WATCHES re- Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the GULDEN WATCH, jan 26—3m Washington, D C. | yr eegeoee NOVELS AND ROMANCES; just i ted, in variety, from riot Bes undersig , including the best of Victor Hugo, Dumas, Sue, 2nd other writers of note, at prices ranging from ten and fifteen cents upwards, many of them with numerous illustrations. Also, a few of the modern French Drama, by Seribe, Balzac, and others. api FRANCK TAYLOR. “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” ARRIAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS- tory of Generation, for the use of married arn those about to marry, of both sexes; ice, $1. me THE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,” ‘a health and cisease, from infancy to old age, with the treatment of all their d: ements ; for pi man’s own private use; withcolored pilates; ice. $1. A POPULAR TREATISE ON VENEREAL ; thelr cure and prevention ; for private use; with colored cand $i. THE MATRON’S ANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- —" for every female’s own private use; price L THE DISEASES OF WOMEN—THEIR Causes and Treatment Any of the Books can be had of the t, ALEX. ADAMSON, mar 2.3m 7th street, opposite Post Office. SEGARKS, TUBACCU AND SNUFF. C_PURDY, IMPORTER OF SEGARS, * TOBACCO, AND SNUFF, has just re- ceived a new invoice ef GOODS of superior qual- n Also, dealer in Meerschaum and other PIPES, and other articles usually kept ina Fancy Segar Store. Consumers are respectively invited to give me a cail. H.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, mar 19—Im under Washington House. SISGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. Te ich was grante ighest Award ef the Paris Exhibiti thereby receiving the World's Verdict of Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has fey ar 7 them in many respects, and they are capable of executing twicethe 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 mess can be sewn by any of these machines by a simple cli of needle and thread tn such a manner that t 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 €*t out of order We have machines with guages attached, for binding hats, cap fronts, gaiters, &c. Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of 1nformation regarding Sew- ing Machines will please address I. M. SINGER & Co, 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange thexe ma- chines for old machines of any kind ‘Terms |:b- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the pretext of being ebeap, will find this a benefit indeed mar 10—f LADIES, PLEASE READ: UST ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, Ja- maica, W.1., and in store for sale by the sub- Sriber- 4 doz PRUNE CORDIAL, particularity for ladies’ use Also. for gentlemen, a few dozen of PRUNE DRAM, so much esteemed for its virtues for the benedt 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. tar Itt S’ JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, BOYS’ VESTS, BOYS’ SHIRTS, BOYS’ CoaTs, " BOYS? SACKS, BOYS: DRAWERS, BOYS? UNDERSHIRTS BOYS? CaPs, BUYS’ SUSPENDERS, —- COLLARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, my the largest and finest assortment of Boys’ READY-MADE GARMENT=, suitable fordreas ae school wear, to be found this side of New “ ork, to which we rticularly invite the atten- “on of Parents and Guardians, assuring them that all goods will be offered at the lowest prices. WALL & STEPHENS, av., between 9th and 10th sts. next to Iron Hall. ‘LLISS STORE is 306 Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth street. mars mar 2 OFFICIAL. ‘FREASURY DEPARTMENT, 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 stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten Per cent.; for stock ef 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 12th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2} per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- uary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the Tist of March and prior to said ist of June next, a premium of 136 per cent, Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates speciiied in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s Interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department ua- der the present notice should be duly assigned to the United States (with the current half year’s in- terest, if sent prior to the Ist of January next) by the party entitled to receive the purchase money, Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. POTATOES! POTATOES!! 1, TO 1,200 BUSH. PRIME MAINE Mercer POTATOES Now landing and for sale by D. L SHOEMAKER, 103 Water street, Georgetown, D.C. mar 31-6t ENTWISLE & BARRON, CARPENTERS AND EUILDERS, Shop on 11th street, between B and C sts.. near Carusi’s Saloon. mar 25—2w* _ HUTCHINSON & MUNRO AVE JUST RECEIVED A BEAUTIFUL lot of Fancy Goods, consisting of— Cabas, Workboxes, Jewel Cases Portfolios, Portemonnaies, Combs, Brushes Frenchand other Perfumery and Pomad:s Dressing Cases for ladies and gentlemen Writing Desks, Fans, Opera Glasses Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Stationery Accordeons, Toys, &c. We invite the attention of citizens and stran- gers to our stock, of which the above form a part, and are certain that thoze in want of anything in our line will find it to their advantage te give us acall before conan elsewhere. UTCHINSON & MUNRO, 310 Pa avenue, bet. 9th and 10th sts.» Next door to Messrs. Harjer & Mitchell’s. ap l-lw FOR SALE. 25,000 Extra Fine Roses, Fruit Trees, Or- namental Shrubs, Climbing Plants, &c. [ S4ve RECEIVED, FROM PARIS, 12,000 of the most new and celebrated EVER- BLOOMING ROSES known in Europe, 3 comprising Bourbons, Hybride, perpetual Noisette, Tea Moss. eee Moss, Striped Prov- ins, and Climbing Roses, all fine large plants, the best collection in America. ALSO— The best collection of PEARS, on Pear and Quince Stocks, some of large size and fine form. Also, APPLES, PEACH APRICOTS, CHERRIES, GRAPE VINES, &c , and Orna- mental SHRUBS, EVERGREENS, CLIMB- ING PLANTS, DOUBLE DAHLIAS, PAR- LOR PLANTS, &c. All warranted true toname and of first quality. ALSO— 1,00 bulbe of the celebrated new CHINESE POTATO, (Dyoscorea Batatas,) the most valu- able acquisition of this ce: tury I invite the attention of ail lovers ef gcod fruits and admirers of good roses to this collection. A. JARDIN, Florist and Nurseryman, Connecticut avenue, coreer of M street, two squares from Lafayette Square. ap 3— ORKED COLLARS AND SLEEVES in sets —Just opened from the importer a full assortment of— Collars and Sleeves in sets Cambrie and Muslin Collars at very low prices Also, White Cambrics Plain and Figured Swiss Muslins Plaid Cambrics and White Brilliants at 12% cts. rd wit many other Goods very cheap. WM R. RILEY, ap2-Im Cor. 8th st., opp Centre Market. NOTICE TO THE LADIES. OPENING OF SPRING MILLINERY. N THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL 3, MRS. PRIBRAM & DATGHTER will open at No. 277 Pennsylvania avenue, the largest and handsomest assortment of SPRING MILLINERY ever before offered, consisting in part of Silk, Lace, Crape, and Straw Hats of the latest Parisian style Also, Ribbon Flow- ers, Rusches, Blonde, Caps, and Flutes, &c. To all of which we invite the attention of the Ladies of Washington and vicinity, and most respectfully solicit them to give us a call, as we are determined not to be excelled by any other house ir the city, having made ar- rangements to becenstantly supplied with Freach and New York made Ha‘s Mrs. PIBRAM & DAUGHTER. No. 277 Pa. av. betw. 10th and 11th sts. mar3l—2w $$$ R SALE OR EXCHANGE.—SEVERAL seven-octave rosewood PIANU-, FORTE, elegantly finished, will be] sold low for cash or good paper. or will be ex- changed for building material and work. ‘These instruments may be seen at my Saloon, and any person disposed to purchase or trade will please make early application. LEWIS CARUS!I. mar 26 ONLY 12% CENTS. B CKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new and popular Songs, as sung by Buckley’s New Orleans Serenaders at tueir opera house, Broad- way, New York. For sale by the agent, ALEX ADAMSON, mar22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Ottice. ARPERS’ MAGAZINE, for April, 25c. The Old Dominion, by G 'P. R. James, 50c. Yankee Netions, for ‘Apri lige. i Harpers’ Story Book, No. i7, (Blfred,) 25e. Ballou’s Magazine, for April, lc. Also, a good assortmment of Faber's Pencils, Gillotte’s Pens, and Maynard’s & Noyes Ink For sale by E.K. LUNDY, _Mar22—tr_ No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and Twelfth streets. feb 27-t¢ M* w. ene Sipcerirs PIANO FORTE C 4 Five Dollars Per Quarter. wiaks ee, Apply at GEORGE HILB' Penasy.vania avenue. 38'S Music Depot, mar Wee ' $$$ er eee COeE SCLC RS SLACKS —& GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to: keep good time one year, at J. ROBINSON’s, AD Peonsylvania avenue. Opposite Browns’ Hotel. A CARD. wilt BARNARD & CO, Avcrionggrs ANDCGOMMISSION MERCHANTS,corner Penn- sylvania avenue and 9th streets, will as usual give their especial attention to ali sales entrusted to 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 EATHER DUSTEKS, all sizes, plain and colored; BRUSHES ofall kinds; ether with every kind of ee article. Prices always low. . FRANCIS. mar 1 490 Seventh st. 21—1m T. N. KIDWELL, DEALER IN ICE. RDERS LEFT AT THE FOLLOWING aes will be promptly attended to : K oe & Laurence, corner Pa. ave. and 14th street. G. F. Kidwell & Go., 14th street, opp. Frank- lin Engine House. J.B. Moore, Druggist, Pa. avenue, betw. 19th and 20th streets. Geo. Seitze, New York avenue, between 10th fe streets. a . C. Dyson & Co., Di ists, corner of 9th ant I streets. iiss Robert A Payne, Druggist, corner 4th st. and Mass. avenue. ap 3—2aw6w SPRING OPENING OF 1856. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE- turned from the Eastern Markets with one of the largest and most varied assort- ments of FRENCH BONNETS, adapted to the season, ever offered in this market. Also. a large stock of French FLOWERS. EMBROIDERIFS, RIBBONS, STRAW GOODS, and CORSETTS. oe DRESS TRIMMINGS in great profu- on. Particular attention paid to Dress making in the latest French styles. Neatness and despateh may be relied on in all cases. M. WILLIAN, Market Space, between 7th and 8th streets. mar lI—eo6w FISHING TACKLE. HE SUBSERIBERS THIS DAY OPEN their first arrival of GOODS, in this line, of the season, snd would respectfully solicit an ex- amination of their stock, which {s constantly re ceiving additions. These goods were selected expressly for us, and embrace many new articles. especially in the way of LINES AND HOOKS, which we have never before had. E. TUCKER & CO, 353 Pa avenue, south side, near 6th street. ap2-WF s3t BOOTS AND SHOES. QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. E ARE DAILY ADDING TO OUR large assortment of Spring BOOTS and SHOES for Ladies, Misses, Children, Gentlemen, Boys,and Youths. You will save time and money by calling early and examining our stock. Another supply of those new style Gaiters received to-day. A HOOVER & SON South side Pa av., bet. 6th and 7th st. ap 2—TTh&Sim JAS. T. McINTOSH & CO., DRAPERS AND TAILORS, Penn. avenue. near 434 street, (American Hotel,) AVE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SPRING GOODS. Cloths of all colors, fine finish Cass! mers, and elegant styles of Silk and other Vestings, suitable for prin, and Summer wear, which we are prepared - 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 goods in that line. Also, a new style of Driving or Traveling Coat, water-proof, to which the attention of the public isinvited. Calland examine. mar 12-eo3w DR_ SCHWARTZE’S| -Worm Destroying Syrup. P.\HE 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. Prices5centsa 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—eotf JOSEPH R. THOMPSON, Z RAPER AND TAILOR, AT WALL & STEPHENS’, 301 Pennsylvania avenue, 3 doors east of th ional Hotel Just received a ol adtas assortment of Spring CLOTHS and CASSIMERS of the latest styles. mar 24-eo2w HAVE THIS DAY BOUGHT OUT ALU the interest ef George W. Garrett in the Btoek and Fixtures of his Carpenter Business, as here- tofore carried on by kim at his shop, in the rear of Jackson Hall, between id and 4} streets. 1 shall continue the Carpenters’ Bnsiness in all its branches, at the same place, and respectfully re- quest a continuance of the custom HENRY A. GARRETT. I hereby authorize Grornck W Garrett to transact business for me in any matter connected with the Carpenters’ Business. H.A. 6. ap l-eotw FRUIT TREES, &c. OHN SAUL HAS THE PLEASURE OF offering a splendid collection of FRUIT, TREES, of superior growth and Pane. EACH, consisting of APPLE, PEAK, CHERRY, &c , large and vigorous, and varieties suited to this latitude Also, many thousands of the ‘arge Lancasbire GUOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, red, white, and black, the new long bunched varieties; STRAWBERRY PLANTS, RHUBARB RUOTS, 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, Washington. mar 25-e06t GREEN WOULD RESPECTFULLY © inform the citizens of Washington, and the public in general, 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 ICE CREAM SHELLS COLOGNE BOTTLES and CARD BASKETS. Also, a large and general assortment of Fliat 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 foreash. Please call and examine at No. ~ Seventh mae ery res; ally, A. GREEN. mar 28 ete * 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’ ADVOCATE,” Published at Upper Marlboro’, Prince George’s county, Maryland, and having a larger circula- tion than any Sere in the State. ‘The ‘ Planters’ Advocate,”? has been estab- lished for several years, and is well known throughout the southern portion of the State, cir- culating extensively in Prince George’s, Ann Arundel, Calve:t, Charles, St. Marys. and Mont- omery counties, and also in the District of Co- umbia Being devoted to the interests cf the Agricultural community, its columns are the most dire t channel to the attention of farmers and others, where custom is 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 Pianters’ Advocate. mar 25—eo6t Upp r Marlboro’, Md. KE. L. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & Co, MANUFACTURERS OF GUN POW DER WILMINGTON, DEL. Superfine Sporting, and all other kinds. Diamond Grain, extra fine. Eagle Gun-Powder, FINE GRAIN, for Sporting, in Canisters, pound Papers. and 6 -Ib s; COARSER GRAIN, expressly for Water-Fowl Shooting, in Canis ters, 64 and 12 -Ib. kegs. PREMIUM EXCELSIOR SAFETY FUSE, in quantities to suit purchasers. GUN-POWDER FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING. FF; C,F, FF, FFF, in 100, 50, aud 25-1b, 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 Bole Agency for the Distr ck of Columbia at No. 35 HIG: STREET, GEORGETOWN, D Cc. mar 11—2awim RPORATION STUCK.—$8,000 Gorpo- ration of Washington Stook for sale at feb 35—-u CHUBB BROTHERS, Mahi Card Hall and dini Set of blue Cot AUCTION SALES. By JAS. C. MeGUIRK, Auctioneer. (PBUSTER'S SALE OF FURN'!TURE and Househeld Effects.—By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded, &c., the subscriber will se'l at ING, April 7th, at 10 o’cleck, at No. 495 F street, between 6th and 7th streets, (Union Row) all the Furniture and Housekeeping Effects in the said house, comprising— Handsome suit of mabogany damask-covered ublic auction on MONDAY MORN- parlor Furniture, consisting of two Tete-a- one Am Chair, Rocker, and Parlor rs Secretary, Whatnot ‘able :, Oil Paintings Window Shades, Vases Brussels, three-ply and ingrain Carpets room O11 Cloth, Stair Carpet e Furniture Double — single Cottage Bedsteads, Ward- rol Mahogany marble-top and plain Bureaus Cane and wood-seat Cnairs, Lounges Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses Ex-ellent hair Mattresses Bolsters and Pillows Blankets, Comforts, Counterpanes Walnut extenston 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-eo&ds J.C. McGUIRE, Auet. By A GREEN, Auctioneer. IRUSTEE'’S SALE.—-BY VIRTUE OF two deeds of trust, the one duly recorded in Liber J. A.S., No 99, one of the land records for Washington County, in the District cf Columbiz, and the other duly tlea the 16th of January A. D 1856, in the proper Record office of thé County and District aforesaid, the subscribers will sell on MONDAY, the 2ist of April, A. D. 1856, at five o’clock, p. m., the following described Real Es- tate and improvements thereon, situated in the City of Washington, inthe District of Columbia, namely: Part of Lot No. 1, in square No. 397, beginning for the same 43 feet, and one inch north from the south east corner of said Lot one, run- ning thence north aleng Sth street west 12 feet 11 inches, thence west 99 feet 4 inches, being the entire soviet said part of Lot This sale will take piece in front of the premi- ses, and the terms will be one halfcash, and the balance in 6 and 12 months, with Interest secured by adeed of trust on the premises All conveyancing at cost of purchaser. The property wilt be resold at the purchaser’s risk and cost on ten days notice if the terms of sale be a com: plied with within three days from the day of sale BENJ. P. SMITH E. C. MORGAN, a Trustees ee ees A. GREEN, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIR Auctioneer ANDSUME PRIVATE RESIDENCE at Public Auction.—On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, April 2d, at 4 o’clock, infront 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 Square 407, fronting 50 feet on E street, by 3 fett on 9th street, with the im- rovemen@® consisting of a handsome and well- inished three-story and basement Brick Dwelling House, containing ten rooms. There is alsoa good Brick Stable in the rear, with suitable ac- commodations for wood and coal. The side lot is handsomely enelosed and laid eut 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. Mc@UIRE, Auct’r. i> The above is postponed in conse- uence of the rain, un il WEDNESDAY AF- ERNOON, April 9th, same hour and pee. ap3d JAS. 6. McGUIRE, Auct’r By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUC- tien.—On TUESDAY, the 15th instant, at4 o’clock. P. M., we will sell part of Lots 5 and 6, fronting 30 feet on theeast side of Congress street, between Gay and Bridge streets, and Shapes | back 121 feet 6 inches. On one side of this lot isa 12 footalley This isa valuable piece of pespaiys in a good location for building a private residence. Title indisputable. Terms liberal and at sale. BARNARD & BUCKEY, Auctioneers. The lot is for sale till day of sale. ap 1l— BL&B. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IR USTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate.—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, dated April 12, 185!, 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 county, I shall sell at Lengnese auction, te the highest Bluder, 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 deed of trust on the premises. All conveyancing at the cost of the purchaser. HENR Y NAYLOR, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April 10th, at 5 o’clock, on the premises. ENRY NAYLOR, Trustee. JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. mar 27-eokds By JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. VALvaste HOTEL PROPERTY, oppo- te the Railroad Depot, at Public auc- Un MONDAY afternoon, April 2ist, at 4 lock, on the premises, I shall sell part of ori- inal Lot No.3in Square No. 630, fronts feet on north D street and 77 feet !Lincheson New Jersey avenue, containing 5,255 square fect of ground, more or less, with the improvements, consisting of a three-story brick building, con- taining in all twenty good rooms, arranged ex- pressiy 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 Sohn Foy expressly for a second class botel, who conducted it successfully unti! his death. Terms: One-fifth in cash; the residue in 6, 12, S24 and 30 months, with interest, secured by a of trust on the property. or farther particulars address Stanislaus Mur- ray, Ei e auctioneer. mar 17—eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer KUSTEE’S SALE OF VALUALLE IM- preved Keal Estate on the Island—By virtue of a deed in trust bearing date the 23d of November, 154, and recorded in Liber J. A. 3. No. £9, folios 399, et seq. the subscriber will sel at public sale on THURSDAY, the 10th day of April, 1866, at 5 o’clock, P. M., on the premfses, 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 iseligttly situated in a rap- idly improving part of the city, and offers a favor- able opportunity to persons desiring to secure a residence or business stand, or making an invest- ment. The terms of sale wiil be: One-third cash, and the balance in six, twelve, and eighteen months, for notes beuring interest, secured by deed of trust upon the Lg apc Ager if netcomplied with in six d ys after the sale, the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All con- veyancing at the expense of the purchaser. Cc. P. WALLACH, Trustee. c. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer. mar 31—eots ATPEES AND POTATOES. 100 bbis. prime Boston APPLES 100 bbls prime Mercer POTATOES For sale by x cY & BROTHER og «BARTLEY & Sn ee 1ANOS RECEIVED THIS ae nae low, at the Piano and Music Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, 206 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. | ap 2-tf a . DSON, Dentist, R.™ 20"s™ HAs REMOVED Gem His office to Ne. 306 Pennsylvania av- enue, between 9th and 10th streets. mar 29-1w © TO ELLIS'S G re FOR CHEAP GOODS. NO. 985. THE WEEELY STAR. rls roatient Family and News Joursal—cen- ng © qreater variety of interesting reading than ean be found in any other—is published om Setur- day morning TERK, Single COpy, PET ORREM 20... cccceeseceereeSl 26 Leas. (> Casa, tnvaniaszy In aw ncE. Single copies (in can be proce at fie coutier, Immsdintaly cher the iowbe of tt Paper. Price—Tunuz Cants, PosrmastErs whoact as: ts Will beallowe a commission of twenty per cont. wi EVENING STAR. PALMER, THE POISONER |concLUDED.] Thecrime has recalled to memory a enu- rious experience of a friend of ours, which happened not long after the introduction of the Life Insurance Companies. We give an account of it, so far as we can recollect, in his own words : “I was passing the latter part of the sum- mer of 18— in the eity of Boulegne, where 1 had gone to escape the heats of the Boule- vards of Paris, It was my habit to dine while here at alittle cafe on the quay, nearly op- pete to the usual landing place of the Lon- on steamer. “I soon came to know all the habitues of this cafe, and was particularly attracted to- ward one quiet gentleman, who, dressed in black, whose manners were subdued, and with whom I soon grew into terms of macy. I think I havenever met with a person, before or since, whose imformation upon all the current topics of the day was #0 precise, 80 extensive, and so entirely at com- mand. I am qe sure that I gained more knowledge of the government, social condi- tion, and commerce of France, from thisgen- tleman’s remarks than from all other sources combined; nor has subsequent familiarity with life in that country shown that there was falsity in his statements. He talked very elingly and knewingly of all the new scien- tific inquiries cf the day. In respect to some his information may doubtless have been su- perficial ; but in the matter cf chemical sci- ence (to which I had myself paid considera- ble attention) I was sure that he had read and experimented understandingly. . Our talk turned one day upon poisons ; he detailed to me with surprising particularity the influence of certain active poisons upon brutes. He told me that at one period of his life (he could hardly have been at that time more than five and thirty) he had a pe culiar passion for experiments of that kind. “T remarked that it was well that the se crets of medical science were generally out of the reach of those whose temptations or want or suffering led to crime. “«*And yet,’ said I, ‘it is a blessed thing that there is no poison, after all, so subtle but that chemical tests will find some trace of it and reveal the cause of death.’ “ «Tam not sure of that,’ said he. “I fixed my regard upon him attentively, in expectation that he would go on to justify the remark. Buthe said nothing. I fancied that he seemed embarrassed for a moment; but presently in a laughing tone added: ‘lr there was such a subtle poison as to take away life without leaving a trace, the knowl- edge of it would make a very dangerous se- cret—too dangerous to be talked of ’ “* He then diverted conversation to the jour- nals of the morning. I respested his scru- ples, and did not allude to the subject again In the course of our intimacy, he had, on one or two occasions, borrowed small sums of money from me, which he had repaid prompt- ly. At an early stage of our acquaintance he had given me his card, and I had known him merely as Mr. White. “<QOn repaying me one day a small sum for which he was in my debt, he asked pardon for a deceit which he had practised; ‘ My name,’ said he, ‘is not White, it is Wain- wrigh’. I was once in the possession of a con- siderable fortune, but was tempted to enter into a foolish speculation which ruined me. I am living here to be out of the reach of my creditors; and to avoid the notice of any oid friends who might be passing this way, I have adopted the name of White? ‘I had often Leard the story of the Eng lish exiles of Boulogue, and knew that nothing Was mnore common than arun thither to es- eape the close courts of Marshelses. I cannot say that the explanation affected at all the terms of our chance intimacy. “Some two months had elapsed after this when one morning I[ received at my lodging a hurried not from Wainwright, saying: “‘ For Heaven's sake, cume and give mea word ortwo. Iam in the city prison; ask for Whete ; explanations when you come.’ “I went to see him. He was in a gay hu- mor; a little exci it seemed to me by the novelty of his position. «They have got up a trumpery criminal charge against me,’ said he, ‘in the hope of getting me across the channel; and once there, why lam at the mercy of my credi- tors.’ «I asked him what the charge was. ‘“«* Murder! said he, with a strange smile, * and ingenious—very ingenious.’ ‘Of course I was intensely curious to know the particulars. “*Oh, never mind now,’ said he, ‘you'll know them all soon enough. I dare say they will have it in the papers. I must beg you to see these people, and to see the British Con sul. They are quite wrong, their action is altogether illegal.’ “I gave him what aid I could in bearing iris and in visiting the British official in his behalf. ‘<The result showed that he was correct. The charge was not properly sustained, and theclaim upon the Government for Wain- wright was not made good. He was discharged, after only two days confinement, aud was once more a Aaditue of the little cafe upon the quay. “ Wainwright,”’ said 1, one morning, “what was all that affair of the murder accusa- tion?’ “For God’s sake don’t ask me; I dare say you will see it all some day in the pa- 39 “I did not refer to the subject again. When [ left Boulogue, which I did shortly af- terward, he bade ine adieu with a good deal of feeling. “ | owe you more than you know of,” said he; ‘‘but { thinkI shail go to England the coming mouth, and they may do their worst. Of course, you will read all about it in the reports, I was once a reporter myself,’ con- tinued he. ‘I know what a send it will be for them.’’ ‘And to be sure [ did read all about it in the Times newspaper the same winter. David Wainwright was put upon his trial for mvr- der. It appearcd that he had secured a heavy insurance, to the amount, I think, of £18,000, upon the life of a young girl, who was living under his guardianship. Of the history of this girl, or of ber family, nothing was defi- nitely known. He had perhaps (it was inti- mated) taken her out of the etreets of London, selecting her for ber ruddy face and general air of health. She had becn well clothed and cared for by Wainwright. It could not be shown that any improper intimacy had exist ei between them On oue oc»asion he had taken her to the theatre in the Haymarket, and on their return they had supped together at his lodgings. Di- recily after supper she was taken violently ill. A physician was immediately sent for. Wain- wright met the physician at the door, and said to him, in substance : “The girl is very sick; I fear she may die I must beg you to give especial attention to all the symptoms, and, if you please, note them down. I have aheavy insurance upon her life, and if her death be sudden, there will, ot course, be full inquiry about the caso You will pleage take every measure y.u think fit to insure a full knowledge of all the facts in the case.’’ The girl died. “‘A post-mortem examination brought to light no facts which would tend to criminate Wainwright. The death was such an one a+ might have been produced by a violent at- tack of cholera; no known poison would pro- duce the effects observed. _ “The insurance companies, however, de- ferred the payment of the demands upon them They puehed investigations in regard to the previous history of Wainwright. It was found that he had already recovered large sums from various offices upon lives which had been insured at his instance, and which had ended suddenly. “‘ Suspicions were aroused by these circum- stances, and to e a them Wainwright had fied to Boulogne. a though his attorney was sul engaged in the prosecution of his Jp auce claims. “An attempt to arrest him at Boulogne had failed. His attorney had subsequently ad- vised his return to England, at a time wi it was thought that all suspicions had been lull- ed to sleep. The fact proved otherwise. — Wainwright was arrested just one week after his arrival in London ‘* The report of his trial, I remember, filled several columns of the London Times; but a decision was deferred, either by the arts of his attorney or for some cause of which I am not aware, to so late a period that it never came to my knowledge. I expected never to hear of Wainwright again; when, one evening last winter, I chanced, in San Francisco, to be in the oom- pany of a young engineer who had just re- turned from a trip to Australia. Among other things, he was shown a few rude sketches of scenery in the vicinity of Melbourne and of groups of miners. Our attention was partio- ularly attracted by a stpia drawing of # hut, most picturesquely placed upon the edge of a brawling stream. “*Ah, yes’ said the traveller, ‘nothing could be more pictu: i remarkable, the man who lived in that hut— W aiowright—was one of the most remarkable men I think I ever met with.’ “* Wainwright?’ ssid I. ““*Wainwright—David Wainright,’ said he ‘misanthrope—a perfect victim to the blue- devils; and yet the most greedy man for gold Lever happened to meet with. The miners all consulted him; I am sure he was a man of education. I passed a might with him when I was in his quarter. He died afterward very suddenly. There were euspicions of foul play, but no positive evidence that I ever heard of. A wonderful fine tree that, over- hanging the hut—peculiar to that region.’ "— Ha per's Magaeine —»— The Sound Dues. We announced in our impression on Satur- day that the Conferénce at Copenhagen upon the Sound Dues had been again adjourned, in order to gain time. The American Govern- ment, it appeare, has consented to prolong the obligation of the treaty existing between the United S:ates and Denmark, which waz about to expire ou the 14th of April, fora farther term of two months, on the express under- standing that something will be done in the meantime towards the abolition of the Sound Dues. We trust that Denmark will be able to comply with the terms of this misunderstand- ing. and that the concession on the part of the United States will meet with that success which ¥ seems to challenge. At the same time we must protest against the recommendation on this subject in the Times of this morning, to the effect that, be- cause the Sound Dues are the staff of life to Denmark, and the bread by which, as a na- tion, she exists—and farther, because a gre: part of the Danish foreign debt has been con- tracted in this country, and assigned to Brit- ish bondholders—that, therefore, this country should consent to pay Denmark a large sum of money to effect the abolition of the dues. — Has our cotempvurary taken the trouble to as- certain whether Denmark is entitled to levy these tolls at all? Weare told that if the 35,000,000 rix dollars demanded by Denmark for the capitalization of the dues be paid, British Shipping will benefit, in English mo- noy, in the proportion of between £70.000, the present sum paid by this country in the shape of Sound Dues, and £45,000, the interest of the euin which it is proposed. England shall pay by way of capitalization. But who is to pay this £45,000 Not the Shipping In- terest, surely Upon what principle can Gov- ernment justify the Bill which they have just lost for the abolition of Passing Tolls levied in this country on Shipping, if they should be in- duced to determine that, with respect to for- eign Passing Tolls, not only compensation shall be paid, but be paid by the Shipping Interest ? believe, as we have affirmed on every nthe subject has been under discus- sion, that Denmark had never any right, ex cept by treaty, to levy these obnoxious tolls, and that, at the expiration of the treaty now in existence, British ships would havea right to pass free into the Baltic without leave of Denmark, and, of course, without — to be taxed by that State. Are the Unite: States going to pay theirshare of the sum de- manded for the capitalization of the dues; or, when Denmark has exacted all she can from European Commerce, are American ships to ride through the Sounds free from the exac- tions from which other Maritime countries have had to purchase exemption’? This isa ion which must be answered before the subject of compensation can be permitted to be opened in this country. Whatever the is- suo may be it must be perfectly understood that Lritish ships will no longer submit to pay these Passing Tolls to foreign States; nor will the shipping interest consent to be saddled with the cost of compensation to foreign Pow- ers for the abolition of such imposts as our Government has admitted, in the present ses- sion to be iniquitous and justifiable as regards the Passing Tolls on Shipping levied at our own Ports.— London Shippsng Last. —----—- +0. ADULTERATION oF Foop. —The London pub- lic were not long ago startled by the results of investigations made by some leading Eng- lish Chemists, whereby it was demonstrated that there was a systematic tampering with food, drinks, and drugs, on the part of deal- ers. Late inquiry and investigations go to show that our dealers are not immaculate The London committee state that bread is adulterated with potatoes and a variety of poisonous drugs. In every case examined, alum was found in bread, and in some cases traces of arsenic. Carbonate of copper is ure with muriatic ecid as a substitute for yeast, to make the bread light and spongy, like our bakers’ bread. _ Coffee is adulterated with a great es of substances, and colored with red ochre, &c., and out of 34 cases examined, 31 were found adulterated, and some of them to such an ex- tent as to lose pearly all trace of the true cof- fee berry. P Tea is adulterated with leaves of the syca- more, &c., and flavored with a great variety of drugs injurious to health. The conclusion of the committee is, that all green teas, without exception, are adulterated with gums, earthy matter and Prussian blue, and other poisonous drugs. In fact, there is no such thing as green tea, and all that is sold as such has been manufactured to suit the market. Sugar was found adulterated toa very great extent Arrowroot was generally founa adulterated with potatoes, and some samples were almost destitute of any of the real article of West i t. A Te clcisentel with wheat flour, lime and other substances as unlike lard as chalk is unlike cheese. F In short, almost every article that enters into the consumption of the British public has been authoritatively proved to be adulterated in the most shameful manner. Now we must be a very innocent and confi- ding public, to believe that with the same fa- cilities and temptations, our own dealers are notin the habit of doing somewhat in the manufacturing line An investigation would probably make some startling developments in regard td the composition of articles of daily use.