Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Star Buildings, corner ef Penasyloante on avenue and Eleventh stress, By W. D. WALLA‘, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents} papers served in packages at 37} gents per month. To mail suisoribers the sub- sription price is THREE DOLLARS AND PIF- FY OBNTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six mouths, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. 10” SINGLES COPIES ONE CENT. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER and Residence Ne. 303 Penn. uth side, between 9th and 10th sts., AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences a) properly conducting his business, respectfully Inform the public that he is fully prepared to An all orders crated to him, at the shortes: notice. and in the best manner. ply of READY-MADE COFFINS I eti iways on hand, which will be fur- A @ su) of all 5! nished on the most reasonable terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give eatire satisfaction on all occasions. N. B.—Resid ng on (be premises, orders will be prom} attended to at all hours. ‘ao ly THING & BOILER MAKI met! ol 8 friendsa' ya! above named Ue that he has commenced the business, in all its various branches, at the corner of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, (islané,) adjoining the machine shop of Hall & Uo., whete, by strict attention to business, he hopes to receive a share of public patronage. All o-ders addressed. as = — prom) pope iorys * ng dene at the shortest notice. oe SMITH PETTIT. Formerly Superintendent of Boiler Department of the Eagle fron Works of Wm. M. Ellix« & Bro. mar 15—im* ~ Ebening Y, ‘Sta VOL. VII. REFRIGERATORS MOST APPROV ED KIND, JUST Teceived at the House F urnishing Store of the Barasvry DerartMenrt, 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 said stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1842, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1648, & premium 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, 1346, 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 andthe 3ist of.March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 31st of Match and prior to said ist of June next, 2 premium of venus, made tq order, N. M. McGREGOR, No. 530. 7th street CASH PAID FOR FUANITURE. DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING a surplus of Household and nd us prepared at all chase theirentire stock, or such articles as they Call and see ONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh st , bet. I and K. may wish to dispose MORE RICH DRESS GOODS. E ARE NOW RECEIVING VERY many Plain end siribed Spring snes MH Robe Silks an Ls ‘s oO ts Musltne and French wns * French Jaconets, White and Col’d Brilliants Plaid Muslins, Plein and Plaid Cambrics With a full stock of all kinds of Mourning Goods MANTILLAS, SHAWLS AND SCARFS. We are now opening our & styles in Silk Scarfe alt the newest de- Interest will also be allowed on said stocks 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 Mantillas, Shawls an signa and novelties of ALSO, JUST OPENED— Paraso’s in all colors NOW THE SNOW 18 THAWING! rpak Lakes ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Rel and Artificial FLOWERS, with PERFUMERY, FANCY GUOD3, MUSICAL BOXBS, CLOCKS, STA- TIONERY, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for sale orrent. At THE LAKES, mars 501 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, General Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U. 8. Hotel, Wasnineton Citr, D.C. N. B.—Coun‘ry Merchants are requested te give me a call before purchasing elsewhere. ocl-iy CHVICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10 00! APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA b) wth and weil assorted. $5,000 PEACH TREES, forming a com-' plete assortment and weil gTown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late John H. King, they will be guaran to be what they are rep- reseated Apply to W. Albert Kt No. 35 south High anne, Gespaeen, D. Cer at Valley vies Farm, one mile northwest of Geor; wn. Gatalogues furnished on application = = J. eee Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. E.J.K. mar li—tf CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and eS cua oe dnc folly solicit the attention of those who desire a ps | article, to his choice variety of London, Ge- neva and Se fog boa ng me-keeping and durable es, Tyas firnished the view of t for which a suitable guarantee will be those who hase. GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINS JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, 6OB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York ‘The Chronometer, Duj Lever, Cylinder, R » Musical and other WATCHES 4e. red Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel ire sign of the Gi LOEN WATCH, jan 26—3n Washington, D RENCH ELS AND ROMAN S;5 t im: ia variety, from Paris by the rsadireagael: Section the best of Victor ug, Dumas, Sue, and other writers of note, at prices ing from ten and fifteen cents upwards, many of them with numerous iliustrations. Also, a few of the mode'n French Drama, by Scribe, Balzac, and others. apt FRANCK TAYLOR. “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” ARRIAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS- tory of Generation, for the use of married persons and those about to marry, of both sexes ; ice, $1 POSAE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,” im health and cisease, from infancy to oid age, with the treatment of all their di meats ; for every man’s owa private use; with co! Plates; ice, $1. oP POPULAR TREATISE UN VENEREAL Diseases ; their cure and prevention ; for private ‘with colored plates; a gi. HE MATRON’S MANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- birth, for every female’s own private use; price i THE DISEASES OF WOMEN—THEIR Causes and Treatment Any of the Books can be had of the t, ALEX. ADAMSON mer2-3m 7th street, opposite Post Oliice. SEGARS, TUBACCO AND SNUFF. C. PURDY, IMPORTER OF SEGARS, « TOBACCO, AND SNUFF, has just re- ceived a new invoice of GOODS of superior qual- as Aiso, dealer in Meerschaum and other PIPES, and otherarticles usually kept ina Fancy Segar Store. Consumers are res ively invited to give me a call. H.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, mar 19—Im under Washington House. SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. Te which was granted the highest Award ef the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict ef Superierity. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has simplified them in many respects, and are capableof executing twice the amount of work they did formerly in any _— time with achines ca- pable of sewing every variety of perfect; a Shirt besom Sanna ns Les amen can be sewn by any of these machines by asim; change of needle and thread in such <aameer that the They are out question the only closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order We have machines with guages attached, for binding hats, cap fronts, gait-rs, &c. Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- dress - ing Machines wilt please ad. I. M. SINGER & CO., 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines ofany kind Terms lib- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the — of being cheap, will find this 2 benefit in mar 10—tf LADIES, PLEASE READ: UST ARKIVED FROM KINGSTON, JA- maica, W. !., and in store for sale by the sub- seriber : 4 doz. PRUNE CORDIAL, particularly for ladies’ use. Aliso, for gentle: »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. See Daas, Segars, and Ene Groceries. Ys: JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, BOYS’ VESfS, BOYS’ SHIRTS, BOYS’ COATS. BOYS’ SACKS. BOYS’ DRAWERS, BOYS’ UNDERSHIRTS BOYS? CAP3, BOYS’ SUSPENDERS, BOYS’ COLLARS, BOYS? CRAVATS, Belay the largest and finest assortment of Boys? READY-MADE GARMENTS, suitable for dress and school wear, to be found this side of New York, to waich we particularly invite the atten- Uon of Parents and Guaraians, assuring them that all goods will be offered at the low.st prices. WALL & STEPHENS, - ‘322 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts. _Mmar 22 next to Iron Hall. {LLtS'S STORK is 306 Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth street. mars in addition to the premium from Ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s Interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. Certificates transmitted to this Department un- er 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 recelve the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. FOR SALE. 25,000 Extra Fine Reo: namental Shrubs, Climbing Plants, &c. HAVE RECEIVED, FROM PARI of the most new and celebrated KV BLOUMING ROSES known in Euro) Bourbons, Hybride, a Climblog Roses, al NS, an best collection Pammeric 150 Misses and Children’s Parasols at very low prices, in allcclors To which, with ; . other new Goods, we in- vi rchasers gene: ieee ves. = y to call and examine for uest again the settlement of without further dela COLLEY & SKA 523 Seventh street, 3 doors norih Pa. ave. SAND FOR SALE. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND AND will continue to have 2 good supply of SAND suitable for Erick Work and P ast-ring, which for CASH ONLY. H. WORTHINGTON, Corn-rC and 14th streets, near the Canal. he will sel chea: dec 3—dtJunel Fruit Trees, Or- DEALER IN IC E. RDERS LEFT AT THE FOLLOWING laces will be promptly attended to: ‘well & Laurence, corner Pa. ave. and 14th t. G. F. Kidwell & Co., 14th street, opp. Frank- lin, Engine House. J. B. Moore, Druggist, Pa. avenue, betw. 19th and 20th streets. Geo. Seltze, New York avenue, between 10th and 1!th streets R.C. Dyson & Co., Druggists, ccrnerof 9th and Ss. Moss, 3 Piov- fine large Se the ALS The best collection of PEARS, on Pear and ocks, some of large size and fine form. S, APRICOTS, RIES, GRAPE VINES, &c SHRUBS, EVERGREEN ING PLANTS, DOUBLE DA LOR PLANTS, &c. All warranted true toname and of first qual! A 1,900 bulbe of the celebrated new CHINESE POTATO, (Dy scorea Batatas,) the most valu- able acquisition of this cectury. I invite the attention of all lovers ef good fruits and admirers of good roses to this collection. yne, Druggist, corner ap HLIAS, PAR- MASTIC WORK i PLAIN § ORNAMENTAL PLASTERER, Ne. 426 K Street north. HE UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THE firm of Noonan & Tierney) respectfully in- forms Owners, Builders, Architects, and others, to attend to orders for Plain and Ornamental PLASTERING and MASTIC WORK with promptness, and in his usual satis- Orders to the above address . {mar 20-eolm*] Florist and Nurseryman, Connecticut avenue, corner of M street, two squares from Lafayette -netuallyattended ORKED COLLARS AND SLEEVES in sets —Just opened from the importer a full assortment of— Collars and Sleeves in sets Cambric and Muslin Collars at very low prices Also, White Cambries Swiss Muslins and White Brilliants at 12} cts. ry Sos R. RILEY, Cor. 8th st., opp Centre Market. NOTICE TO THE LADIES. OPENING OF SPRING MILLINERY. N THURSDAY NEX®, APRIL 3, MRS. PRIBRAM & DATGHTER will ope: at No. 277 Pennsylvania avenue. the and hands*mest assortment of SPR MIL INERY ever before offered, consisting Lace, Crape, and Straw Hats an style Also, Ribbon Flow- , and Flutes, &c. ite the attention of TICE. RK BEGS LEAVE TO eall the atténtien of the public to his, stock of GLASS AND QUEENS WARE, before purchasing elsewhere, as by sodeing ill save from 15 to 25 per cent. etand Dinner Sets lower th: JOHN McDEVITT’S, 309 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. an NO HE SUBSCRIBE yard with many other Goods MEDICAL CARD OCTOR STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Homm@opathy 5 231 corner F and Fourteenth strects. Consulta- tions from 10 a. m , to3 p. m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Eyrope with improved health, w! Le Docteur parle Francais. Der Doctor spricht Deutsch. El Doctor habla Espanol Tl Dottore parla Italiano. AGENCY OF THE Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia. $300. R THE YEAR Company, consisting of Bonds and Mor es on unencumbered real es- — se2eee08110,6M 00 ers, Rusches, Blonde, Ca) To all of which we im the Ladies of Washi ington and vicinity, and most respectfully solicit themto give us a cail, 28 we are determined not to be excelled by any other house in the city, having ements to beconstantly supplied with French New York made Ha's. Mrs. PIBRAM & DAUGHTER. No. 277 Pa. av. betw. 10th and 11th sts. january 1, 1856. Stocas of other Corporations, worth par Bills receivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loan: 836 70 Btock notes ....0+.- COFFIN WARERCOM, &e. WILLIAM PLANT & CO. ¢ KERS—residence418 Seventh street, between G and H streets. Interments procured inany ercemetery. Coffins, the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the the exclusive right of Crum reserver, we guarantee to keep 814,386 00 51,339 70 , Shrouds, Carriages. ta Whole receipts for premiums during ht. a Patent Corpse fead for any length of time. - CONNELLY, Undertaker, No 423 Seventh street, west side, tet. G an a, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington the adjoining counties that he is M. MORIARTY, President. ‘HOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other com No charge for policy fee. En J. K. Kendall, over R . Morrow’ first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pennsylvania avenue. DAVID MYERLE, Agent. SPRING GOODS. OHN H. SMOOT, No 119 South side Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, D.C . has ceived his First Instalmentof SPRING GOODS, sui ed to the early demand. Plain cols all wool Mous de Laines, Plain Black Silks, all grades, Plain French Proeoles or Cambrics, White and colored figured Brilliantes, 100 pieces English and American Calicoes, 20 pieces Mauchester and Domestic Ginghams, 25 pieces White Cambrics and Jaconets, 50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins, 25 pieces Richardson and Barklie’ 300 pieces soft-finished Shirting Cotto: New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mi Heavy bleached and brown Sheetin ng, Table Damasks, and Ladi.s and Gents Linen Cambri Osnaburg Prints and S!riped Os: Denims and twilled and plain do. Also, Whalebone and Manilla White and slate colored do. with other seasonable ditions will soon be in New York and Philadelphia. Prompt paying customers are solicited (mar 5) J.H.S. P J. MORRIS T. uire at the office of A 's Exchange Office, Prepared to attend to all orders at the shortest motice and on the most liberal terms, He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction He guarantees to preserve the dead in the warmest weather for any length of of ready made COFFINS of ities, always on hand. Shrouds, Carriages, Hearses, and every other article furnished of the best quality. A share of the public patronage is respectfully on a)! occasions. all sizes and q: SS alate OR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—SEVERAL seven-octave rosewood PIANU-, FORTE, elegantly finished, will be? sold low for cash or changed for building material and work. ‘Thi instruments may be seen at my Saloon, argi any to purchase or trade will please LEWIS CARU8I. ONLY 12x CENTS. UCKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK pt co es containing : eee of new Songs, as sung juckley’s New Uniesna Serenaders “s at thelr opera house, Broad: way, New York. For e agent is ALEX ADAMSON a 7th street, opposite Post Oitice. NY BODY AND EVERY BODY RUN to ELLIS’S to buy all you want. and is seliing out at a sacrifice to change his business. ATCHES ASD JEWELKY 25 per cent. cheaper than can boughtelsewhere in Wash- J. ROBINSON’s, mar2i-im 349 Pa. av., opp. Browns’ Hotel. PPLES AND POTATOES. 100 bbls. prime Boston APPLES 100 bbis prime Mercer POTATOES HARTLEY & BROTHER, Aged 's Irish Linens, good paper, , person di: make early application. mar 26 ‘oods, to which large ad- le from the latest arrivals HE RISING STAR GAME.—THIS ISA beautiful and instructive Game for Children. 4 learns Pp se ents and celebrated battles that were fought ting the American Revolution ie bet commit to memory all the inci- For sale by the ALEX. ADAMSON 7th street, opposite Post Oilice. PRIME ITALIAN MACUARONI, &c. HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LUT OF prime {TALIAN MACCARONI, of latest im- tion. Also, fresh S+rdines, Anchoives, Bor- lexux Oil, Smoked Beef, Buckwheat. Corn, fresh Tomatoes, & Z.M. P. KING. ——. $s Ser. UCILAGE IN NEW AND CONVENI- ent bottles, with metallic cap and brush, in eiupenenne to merchants and useful to every- er The newest styles of Envelo; variety and bes! from the best man rers— Maynard & Noys’s, Blackwood & Co., Arnold’s Fluid, and Harrison’s. Alwaysen hand— for assortment of Gold Pens, and Visiting Cards, Faber Quills, best Sealing-wax Hine for sale at a, ARPERS’ MAGAZINE, for April, 25c. The Old Dominaien, by G P. R. Yankee Netions, for Apr! rs’ Btory Book, *s Magazine, for April, léc. assoruin. Also, 4 good Gillotte’s Pens, and Mi sand Writing- 123¢¢. . 47, (Litrea,) 250. ment of Faber's Pencils, aynard’s & Noyes Ink mar%2—tr No. 198 Bridge st., Geergetown. Pe nccanienicaiir Meats cnn. Ln Na cet nr L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER INICE Office and Depot—Southwest corner Twelfth streets. BR. W. HENKY PALMER’S PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Musie Depot, Pen.sy:vania aveaue. LOCKS—CLOCKS_CLOCKS.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to kee, one site RO ct) 1 Poanay’ ute SHILLINGTON 4 Odeon Buildings, Pa. av., cor. 4% st. ¥ DEMONSTRATED BY THE L ETS vR ASTROLOGY. = ESTER CONTINUES TO Events of Human Life, Description of Pei Deeds of Property; all kinds of Specalai Suits, Gain or Lose; of tempers cured in qu! ROF’R SYLV F Pi such as Love, M: e Opposite the Smithsonian, os : ap a7 WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1856. AUCTION’ SALES. By JAMES C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. USTEE’S SALE OF VERY D Ra- ble Brick Dwelli ouse on Tenth, near F Street.—On WE SDAY 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 will sell at poblic auction, to the ae bidder, the north alt of Lot one bered 15, uare numbered 347, wing a front of about'25 feet on Tenth street west, Defween 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 basement brick |welling, contain- — all, agi aa mae pe vi = perior 5 water an tl ae out There is alsoattached a stableandearriage- jouse. 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. ~“Kerms: One-balfcash; the residue in six and twelve months, with interest, secured to the sat- isfaction of the Trustee. SAMUEL REDFERN, Trustee. mar2—d (JAS. C. Mc6UIRE, Auct’r. 7"The above sale is postponed, in con- ae of tain, until WEDNESDAY AF- TERNOON, April $th, same hour and place. SAMUEL REDFERN, Trustee, ap—3a JAS C. Mc6UiRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. |S feed al PRIVATE RESIDENCE at Public Auction.—_On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Potten at 4% o’clock, infront of the premises, [ shall sell that valuable private cose ceeteia Va ' ay er Js 9thand a > occu, . ©. Zantzinger, E ot No. 10, in Square 407, fronti: 50 fat treet, by 75 fect on 9th street, with the im- eoyeceents, consisting of a handsome and well- nished 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 enclosed and laid out asa flower garden. One-fourth cash; the residue in six, twelve, and eighteen months, or one, two and three years at the option of the |S) satisfactorily se- cured and bearing interest. mar 27-d J.C. MeGUIRE. Auct’r. il The above is postpened in conse- Cee ee the rain, umil WEDNESDAY AF- ‘TERNOON, April 9th, same hour and place, ap3-1 JAS. 6. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown. ALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUC- tien.—On TUESDAY, the 15th insiant, at 4 o’clock. P. M., we will sell tof Lots 5 amd 6, fronting 30 feet on theeast ide of Congress street, between Gay and Bridge streets, and bins § back 121 feet 6 inches. On one side of this lot isa 12 footalley This is a valuable piece of Property, 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 i— B. & B. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer IRUSTEE’S SALE UF VALUALLE IM- preved Keal Estate on the Island—By virtue of a deed in trust bearing date the 23d of Novemb:r, 1£51, and recorded in Liber J. A.3., No £9, folios 399, et the subscriber will cell & at public sale on THURSDAY, the 10th day of April, 1855, at 5 o’clock, P. M., on the premises, part of Square No. 353, fronting 30 feet on ilth street west, between L and E streets south, by 99 feet 10% inches deep, with the improvements, which consist of two well bullt frame dwellin houses and brick bakery The above property is eligibly situated in a rap- idly improving part of the « ity, 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-thirdcash, and the balance in six, twelve, and eighteen months, for notes bearing interest, secured by deed of trust upon the property,and if net complied with in six d ys after the sale, the property will be resold et the risk and expense of the purchaser. All con- veyancing at the experse of the purchaser. Cc. P. WALLACH, Trustee. c. W. BOTELER, mar 3l—eots Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioncer. AN UNDIVIDED ISTEREST IN THE 5 mal Hotel, Washington, at Public Auction.—Trnstee’s Sale.—By authority ofa deed of trust and by direction of the cest. q. trust, the subscribers will sell at auction, at the auction store of J C. McGuire, Washington, on THURS- DAY, the 19th day of April next, at i20°clock m., eight undivided three hundred and fifteen parts, the whole into three hundred and fifteen equal parts, being divided of and in all and singular the lots of ground in Wasbington, in the District of Columbia, marked and known on the plat thereof as lots numbered 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, in square numbered 491, and all that part of lot number 14, in said square, adjoining said lot number 13, fronting twenty feet on north C street, and running back at right angies with said street north the full depth of said lot 14, with the im- ; rovements thereon, being the establishment nown as the National Hotel, now in the occu pancy of Wm ts ° Terms of sale: One-fourth cash; and the resi- due in six, twelve, and eighteen months from the | little joker. day of sale, for which notes besring interest, with a lien on the premises, will be taken Conveyanres at the cost of the purchaser. The property will be resold at the purchaser’s tisk ani sale be not complied with within three days from tne aay Of GHARD WALLACH JOHN H. SAUNDERS, —— ap 2—eokds J. C. Mc6SUIRE, Auct. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. UPERIOR CABIN#® ¥ FURNITURE, 8, Splendid French, rvice, Silver-pin- ted Ware, Klegant Gilt and Plated Table and Mantel Ornaments, Choice Oid Wines and Liquors.—On FRIDAY MORNING, Ap’l 18th, commencing at 10 o’clock, I shall sell, at the residence of the late Russian Minisier, A. de Bodisco, Second street, Geergetown, all bis su- ior Furniture and Household Effects, consist- ing, in part, of— mandenes ‘silk damask-covered Sofas, Arm, Par- lor and Fancy Chairs Rosewood Scfa and Chairs, style of Louls XIV. Velvet covered Tete-a-Tete, Arm and Reception Chairs Pair of elegant Painted Glass Folding Screens Large French-plate Mirrors, in heavy sarge a ee frames . Elegant Cabinets, Bookstands, Etageres Marble topand Ret conte Tables Side and Fancy Tables Morocco and Damask-covered Divans and Loun- 8 Spleniia Mantel Timepieces, in gilt and bronze, with Candelabras and Ornaments, &c. Porphyre Vases, Candlesticks, snd other Orna- ments Magnificent French China Dinner Service, for 36 persons it Dessert Service of French China, bea*- tifully decorated, each plate containing a view of some prominent scene in St. Peters- bh Beautifully decorated French, Saxon, and India China Teaand Dessert Sets English Plated Dinner and Tea Service Rich set of Crystal cut-glass Ware Splendid Table Urnaments, in gilt and silver- plate, with plateaus, &c. Superior Mi wipes, at mirror front Wardrobes Mahogany Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Writing hairs. Screens Large ard E} it Psyche Glass, inheavy carved frame and Pillars Mahogany and Walnut Bedsteads Wardrobes and Bureaus Wasbstands and Toflet Sets Velve:, Bruss-Is and three-ply Carpets Silk and Damask Curtains Shades, Cornice, &c Mahogany Arm and Chamber Chai's, Tables, &c Large lot of superior Copper Cooking Utensils Silver- plated Carriage Hurness Also, at 4 o’clock— A large vari rare and choice Wines and Liquors, comprising— Madeiras, Sherries, Champagnes, Hock Old Part, Claret, French mac, Brown Stout Annisette, Curracoa, Hol’: Gin, &c. ome of which have been in cellar for thirty years ‘Terms : $50 and under cash; over that sum a credit of 60 and 90 i, satisfactorily en- red. G nt ¥ on fy bas) Perey in be open for visitors on receding the sale. the day preceding the H's" ¢. McGUIRE, mar 31—eoxds Auctioneer. LEAVER’S PRIZE MEDAL HONEY Psenp Shaving Oroam, Berry's Trickepier, VI J er dus" Balin of a Thousand. Flowers. . mar 12 G. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. NO. 989. EVENING STAR. THE BALL AND BOME GAME; Showing how the — Farmer was Swin- In our edition of Saturday we noticed the commitment of one Gelpi on a charge of hay- iug been concerned in a financial operation by which a Texan farmer named Caruthers was swindled out of $625. The case deserves something more than a while the arts of the swindlers were extremely discreditable to human nature, the innocent verdancy of the Texan farmer was a refresh- is in a desert of rascality. ive the Texan’s story. as he de- tailed it before the Recorder, as nearly in his le. assing notice, for r 8 bserved Mr. Caruthers, “I live over in Grayson county, Texas, and have been to Tennessee te get some n' I got back to Orle: awhile, for I’ve be feel able to travel 8 I thought I’d stop kly of late and did’nt ther. Besides, [ wanted to buy some groceries and other things. Friday last, feeling a little better, down to the steamboat landin’ to the price cf freights and about things generally. I saw a very kind, genteel looking inan sittin’ on some corn sacks, so [ passed the time o'day, and feelin’ kind o’tired sat “The stranger asked me which way I was goin’, and I told him I was goin’ aboard to see the captain about a passage to Texas _ “ He says, it’s no use goin’ is ashore, up to the agent’s. myself just now, says he, to see about a pas- for the captain Iwas aboard age. “T then asked him if he was goin’ to Tex as es, says he, I’m goin’ over there to buy a location to set up a big tan- and he says, ‘“‘And go we talked on fora while about Texas and things that way, and he began to tell me about a new bomb that he had inyent- ed that he expected to get a patent for, and make a fortin out on it. was filled with a new kind of combustible, and went off itself by percussion and would make tremendous slaughter among the enc- my.’’ [Great laughter, in which the Recorder He said the bomb “After he was done tellin’ about the bomb, he asked if I would’nt walk up to the agent’s to see about the passage, and I said I would So we walked up and passed by the buildin’ just over there, (the City Hall) and he says to me—that’s the Union Bank; I’ve on that bank for $1,300, but Ican money to-day for its Good Friday, and the Catholics here are so superstitious that they shut up the banks on Good Fridays and won't ‘I told bim it did seem strange that people would be so superstitious, an hoped that people would, by and by, get their eyes open to sacred things arftt do better, and Tagreed with him ‘After a while we came to a little dark sort of a house, at the corner of two streets, with a screen inside of the door. in and there was a man behind a little coun- ter, where there were two barrels and some “The man that was with me asked if the agent was in, and the man behind the counter | (the prisoner at the bar) called a boy from a little place in the baek part of the roum, eur- tained cff, and tcld him to go and call the gent. “Well, the boy went out and soon after wards returned and said the agent would be there in five minutes. place was a rather shabby one for the agent of big steamship lines to keep his office in, but as I didn’t know much about the ways of city life I didn’t say anything. “In a few minutes the man who called him- self the agent, came in, and seemed as free, and pleasant, and polite as can be. a little black ball in his hand, and says he to the stranger I met on the levee, says he, old fellow, you have been inventing a bomb, bat I’ve gota ball here that'll puzzleyou. Then he Jaid the ball down on the counter, and says he, there’s a secret about that ball; itcan be opened, but there isn’t one in fifty thou- sand that could do it ‘<0 pebaw says the bomb man. ‘The ball man thon said he wante: out for a moment, and while he was gone the bomb man took up the ball, and, after exam- inin’ it for awhile, he says, I see how to open this ball, and he took his knife and gave it a little tap, and out started a litt! thimble, which, I ve heard sine Qh ! says he, here of paper, and so he tock the little piece of pa- per out, ard had a good laugh we'll get the drinks out of the agent when he comes in, for he’ll bet the paper's in the ball, and we'll bet it isn’t drink anything, but he said we'll have some I thought that the le piece like a Now, says he, ton ten days’ notice if the terms of 8 ot complied wit I told him I didn’t ‘* Well, when the agent came in they gota talkin’ about the ball, end a bettin’, and I didn’t say nothin’ for fear of gettin’ into trou- ble, though I felt like tellin’ the agent that the paper had been taken out. bet ran up to a thousan’ dollar, and the bom) man threw down his check and asked for The ball man, however, made some and the bomb man say to me, quite : “old fellow, can’t y have an advance on this check till the bank “T thought it was all sight, and as I had had a good deal of trouble takin’ care of my gold, I says yes—for I'd sooner have the check than the money, because it was easier to take hter.} AndsoI gave him what had, which was $625, and be gim me the check for security. “Then the ball was opened—out came the little joker, and lo and behold! there was a piece of paper in it! The bomb man looked surprised, but the agent gathered up the stakes, placed the money and the little joker in his pocket, and tt “The bomb man then wanted to take tho check, but I says, no; [ must kee; He, however, starte it, and began to cry, and said that half of the check belonged to bis mother, and asked me if T wouldn’t bear half of the loss. no—that I had nothing to do with the bettin’; didn’t understand it, and could’nt bear the 1 wasn’t that kind of a man. “Well, he made a very bad mouth, but at last he went back with me to the place where the bet was made, and I agreed to loose $50, and he wrote an orderon the back of the check for the bauk to pay me the balance And so we parted. « After that I went to the merchant where { my things and showed him the ronounced it a fraud, and said died. I then went and showed him the place where the swindle was done, and he bad the prisoner ar there, who said it was the I had been swin The remainder of the story is easily told Neither the bomb man nor the spurious agent haye been arrested, but the keeper of the es- tablishment where the ball and bomb perform. ance came off, has been committed for trial as an accessory. As to the spurious check, it was in favor of John E. Minor, and purported to be signed by Wiley Fairbanks & Brother. This is but one of the transactions by which the old Texan has been swindled since his ar- rival in this city, for previously a brass watch had been palmed on him by a “‘stuffer’’ as the old, and a loss of $100 was the re- © give a history of the case in order that the unsuspecting ma; of newly invented b: cowhides, shoost as took der tirty liddle blackguard by de collar, be taught to be- and bombs.—V. tate House at Baton was damaged by fire on the 30th of __ THE WEEELY STA. This excellent Famity and News Journal—con- tating a greater variety of interesting rending than ean be found tz ny other—tis published on Satur- day morning. TERUSs. Single copy, per anwum ......ccereeeeee 81 25 Te ClLese Five sopies.. Ten Someeees Twenty {> Case, tnvaniasty tm avvances. I17- Single copies (1n wrappers preen: at the counter, tramediatel vitien tee tetrer ae paper. Prico—Tuarez Cents. PostMasTsxs whoact asagents will pe allows & commission of twenty per cent. THE BIRTH OF AN AMERICAN PRINCE. PROGRAMME OF THE REMONIAL TO BE OB- SEI ‘D ON THE BIRTH OF A CHILD TO MR. DIGGS, ONE OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF AMERICA. When Mrs. Diggs begins to feel that the hem, Zi ted time has at last arrived, she will wake Diggs from the sound sleep he will be enjoying, and on his asking What is the matter ?”? he will be informed by Mrs Diggs. As soon as Diggs can hastily On his panta- ow boots and coat, he shall take the orders of Mrs. Diggs and go immediately for the Nurse, the Grand Mistress of Diggs’ house- hold, as soon as she steps her foot within bis door, and after escorting the Grand Mistress to the said door, he shall inform the family physician, who shall immediately repair to the Diggs Castle. Diggs shall also convey the information of what is transpiring to all who hold rank in his household. His mother-in- law—she shall appear in whatever clothes she can find handy, the state of her nerves on learning the facts, being in such a condition as to prevent an claboratetoilet On arrivi at the Diggs Castle, she shall exclaim,‘ Ab my poor, dear Emily,”’ and look at Diggs, as if she thought him the worst of criminals Diggs, on receiving this look in silence, shall cause the head cook and the Maid of the Bed- chambers to be called, and be in waiting in an ante-room for whatever orders the Grand Mistress of the Household may send them Diggs is expected to faithfully execute all these orders in not less than ten minutes, and when they are accomplished, Diggs is at lib- erty to retire to his’private apartments, and there await further orders from the Grand sees of the Household. In the mean- while his nervous system ma: uire a little weak ‘toddy, and in the narvabe of propping his nerves, Diggs shall frequently declare that he wishes the thing was all over. In the chamber of Mrs. Diggs there shall only be the physician, the Grand Mistress of the Houschold and the mother-in-law. The latter distinguished personage, before many days, will make an effort to outrank the Grand Mistress of the Household, and in the tilts which ensue consequent upen this effort, Diggs is expected to take both sides and carry water on both shoulders. The cook shail retire to the kitchen, stir up the fire, and hold herself ready for any service needed. The Maid of the Bed Chambers shall assemble herself any- where within calling distance from the door of Mrs Diggs’ apartment, and whea the rand Mistress of the Household gives her orders and tells ber not to be all day about it she shall obey them. At the moment at which the signs are pro- pitious, Diggs shall be informed that it is nearly all over Diggs will put moro ques- tions than can be answered, and he will be told to wait a little while longer, that his dear Emily is bearing up wonderfully, and fre- ey, calls upon herdearTommy. Thomas iggs shall sigh, and wish it was all over again. In the morning, when the room is put to rights, Diggs shall be called to Mrs. Diges’s apartments, and the child shall be presented to him by the Grand Mistress of the House- hold, and Diggs shall examine it first with profound astonishment, and then aseuming a jovial air shall touch its little cheek and call it “the dear weeny, beeny little thing.’ Diggs shali then kiss his dear Emily about one dozen times, and express much sympathy for her sufferings. Mrs Diggs will then give bim distinctly to understand thet that child ia the last, and that men have no idea of the sufferings of nae woman. The child's name having been long fixed, Diggs ehall then pro- ceed to the parler, and, taking down the tam- ily Bible shall make a minute (proces verbal) of the birth of the child, in accordance with the long established usages of the American soverei, Soon after daylight the aunts, the cousins, and all the relations that are recognised by the family, including all the relations of the mother-in-law, shall call at the house, and be informed of all the particulars by the mother- in-law. The cook and maid of the bed cham- bers will convey the intelligence over the back yard fence to the cook and maid of the bed chambers next door, and they will convey it to the cook and maid of the bed chambers of the second yard, so that every family in the block shall receive intelligence of the joyful event by breakfast time. Diggs will then take his breakfast without ss about the cookery, and proceed to is place of busiaess. By his manner Diggs will indicate to his sovereigus whether tae child isa boy cragirl If it is a boy, Diggs will be unusually lively—he will wal with a a spring—his face will be covered with smiles; he will, in fact, make every one he meets ex- claim, ‘‘ there goes a happy dog.”’ If itisa irl, he will feel Lappy and look happy, but is happiness will 2 tubdued, quiet and calm hen he arrives at his place of busi- ness, he will there proclaim the great event, and is not expected to notice any little joke which may be perpetrated at his expense. Diggs will return home at least six times during the firstday. He wil! look at the child six times, and tickling its cheek with his finger, will sometimes exclaim—‘-Oh, the dear weeny, beeny little thing!’’ Diggs will take all orders to the Pharmacopolist, and the Pharmacopolist is expected to be unu- sually elated with the news. The Pharma- copolist will congratulate him in set terms, and will ask how they are doing. Diggs will inform him that they are doing as well az could be expceoted under the circumstances, and will go into particulars, with which the Pharmacopolist will be highly delighted, and, if an opportunity is offered, is expected to air his knowledge of the whole business In four weeks after the birth of the child, the Grand Mistress of the Household will va- cate the premises. Diggs will then receive strict orders that he is not expected to go cut aftertea. The dear weeny, beeny little thing will always be sick after tea, and he wust help his dear Emily to keep it quiet, and get it round asleep. He must must also hold him- self in readiness to get up at least six times every night. And during the night bis only sleep is cat naps, he will be extensively in the catnip trade, that article being found very necessary for the health of the dear weeny, beeny little thing. - In about six months after the event Diggs will have some experience in domestic life, and will find that it has its duties and cares as well as its pleasures —Philadelpiia Bul- letin. An Ixrergstine Story.—“ Shon, mine shon,”’ said a worthy German father to his hopeful heir of ten years, whom he had over- heard using profane language—* Shon, mine shon, come here and I viil del youa little sto- ries. Now, mine shon, shall it be a drue sto- ries or a makes-believe ?”’ “Oh, a true story, of course,”” answered John. * Ferry fell, then. Tere vas vonce a goot nice oldt shentleman, (shoost like me,) andt hehad a tam tirty liddle boy (shoost like you.) Andt von day he heard him shwear- ing, like a young fillian as he vas. So he vent to the winkle a Love lisrcnrene pag am toing *, (dis way, you see!) and volloped him shoost i t den, mine tear shon, he bull his ao din wun, and enmnok his face dat vay, and dell him to go mitout his supper, shoost as you vill to dis efening ” {gF The latest Irish bull we road of, is the case of a Irish gentleman, who, in order to raise the wind whereby to relieve himself from pecuaiary embrassment, got his life insured for am amount, and then drowned himself! ir gentleman travelling in Ireland, said to a very importunate beggar, “ you have lost an yor teeth.” The ses ar quickly «p- swered, ‘sure an’ its ay wine {'d nothing orem toao!?-