Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, fUSLISHKD BKYERY AFTERNOON, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Star Buildings, corner of Pennsyleenia ueaee “pesnwe axd Blewenth street, sy W. D. WALLACG, qu pe served to subscribers by carriers at SIX aND A QUARTBR CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; Papers served in packages at 37} qeanis per month. To mail subscribers the sub- geription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- FY CENTS ayearin advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONK DOLLAR for three oaths; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents 2 week. SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER she} id Residence No. 303 Penn. a bh side, between 9th and 10: oy HY NG PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, sad all necessary conveniences i properly conductii his business, would respectfully inform the public that he is fally prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, the shortest notice, and in the best manner. supply of READY-MADE COFFINS ofail sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- sished on the most reasonable terms. As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N. B.—Kesid ng on the —, orders will be yr att to at all hours. fed 7-ly BLACKSMITAING & BOILER MAKING. HE UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS method of Informing his friends and the pub- lic that he has commenced the above named business, ia all its various branches, at the corner of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, (Isiand,) adjoining the machineshop of Mall & Co., where, by strict attention to business, he hopes to receive a share of public patronage ‘Au o: jers addretsed as a oe prompt pore ; 1D” Repai ene at the shortest notice. = SMITH PETTIT. Formerly 5 gy of Boiler Department of the Eagle Iron Works of Wm M. Ellix & Bro. mar 15—Im* "NOW THE SNOW IS THAWING! HE LAKBS ARE OVERFLOWING with Bouquets of Real and Artificial PLOWSRS, with PERFUMERY. FANCY G@00D3, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- TIONBRY, &c., &. OPERA GLASSES for sale orrent. At THE LAKES, mars 504 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN INES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE WINES, LIQUCMOCERIES,” Commission & Forwardi ing Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, Mme pt City, D.C. to gt N. B.—Coun! erchants are requested lve mescall peas sora elsewhere. oc 2-1y¥ CHYICE ERUIT TREES FOR SALE. 0 00 APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA 1 ’ wth and well assorted. 5,000 PEA TREES, forming a com-' plete assortment and well grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very choice assortment of Trees were raised by the late John H. King, they will be guaranteed to be what they are rep- resented. Apply to W. Albert King, No. 35 south High street, Georgetown, D. C , or at Valley View Farm, one mile northwest of Georgetown. Gatalogues furnished on application b = J. a: Alse, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. &. J.K. mar il—tf CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER. ND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- ELRY and SILVERWARE, would solicit the attention of those who desire a article, to his choice ee Gy London, Ge- neva and Copenhagen WATCHES, selected with the view of time-keepiag and durable qualities, for which a suitable guarantee will be furnished those who purchase. GOLD SEALS, FOB and VEST CHAINS, FINK JEWELRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- LETS, CUPS, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York fall Prices. The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever. linder, R ating, Musical’ and’ other WAiCHES Te: ited Also, JEWELRY. &c. No. 379 Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, Brown’s Hotel Building, sign of the eu N WATCH jan 23—3m Washington, D.C. ENCH NOVELS AND ROMANCES; just imported, iu variety, from Paris by the undersigned, including the best of Victor Hugo, Damas, Sue, and other writers of note, at prices ing from tea and fifteen cents upwards, many of taem with numerous illustrations Also, - few of the — French Drama, by Scribe, Balzac, and others. api’ , FRANCK TAYLOR. “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” N ARRIAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS- i tory of Generation, for the use of married persons mo those about to marry, of both sexes; = Tae MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,” in health and oisease, from infancy to old age, with the treatment of all their derangements ; for every man’s own private use; with colored plates; lee, Sl. ba POPULAR TREATISE UN VENEREAL Diseases; their cure and prevention; for private use; with colored plates; p:ice, $1. THE MATRON’S MANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Chlid- birth, for every female’s own private use; price 1 THE DISEASES OF WOMEN—THEIR Causes and bef apes ‘<eiawectie ‘ tae Books can “a ALEX. ADAMSON,’ mar22-3m _7th street, opposite Post Oifice. SEGAKS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF. C. PURDY, IMPORTER OF SEGARS, « TOBACCO, AND SNUFF, has just re- ceived a new invoice of GOODS of superior qual- ity. Aiso, dealer in Meerschaum and other PIPES. and otherarticles usually kept ina Fancy Segar Store. Consumers are respectively invited to give me « call. A.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, mar 19—Im under Washington House. 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 simpiitied them in many respects, andt are capable of executing twice the amount of wank they did formerly in any given time They are without question the oniy Machines ca- pabie of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for erness can be sewn by any of these machines by asimple —s of needie and thread in such a manner that the closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to et out of order. . We have machines with guages attached, for binding hats, cap fronts, gaiters, &c. Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly a a, at the lowest rates. ~ rane desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines will please address M. SINGER & CO., 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines eben, kind = ‘Terms lib- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase aferior machines under the pretext of being cbeap, wili find thfa‘'a benefit in B mar i0—tf LADIES, PLEASE HEAD: UST ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JaA- maica, W.1., and instore for sale by the sub- seriber: 4 doz PRUNE CORDIAL, particularly for ladies’ use. rg for gentlemen, a few dozen of PRUNE DKAM, so much esteemed for its virtues for the benefit of health, about eee one o'clock. Not to be had io any other store but at ne y ONTONAS P. LEVY’S, 474, Pennsylvania avenue. Wines, Liquors, Segars, and tine Groceries. OYS’ JACKETS, BOYS’ PANTS, BOYS’ VESTS, BOYS’ SHIRTS, ¢ BOYS’ COATS. BOYS’ SACKS BOYS’ DRAWERS, BOYS’ UNDERSHIRTS BOYS’ CAPs, BUYS SUSPENDERS, BOYS’ COLLARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, Being the largest and finest assortment of Boys’ READY-MADE GARMENTS, suitable for dress and school wear, to be fourd this side of New York, to which we particularly invite the atten- tion of Parents and Guardians, assuring them that all goods will be offered at the lowest prices. WALL & STEPHENS, ‘S22 Pa. av., between 9th and lth sts. mar 22 next to Irou Hall. *LLL STORE is 306 Pennsylvania 4 avenue, near Tenth street. mars 25,000 Extra Fine Ros: comprisin > acini it An Ebening Star. VOL. VII. OFFICIAL. ‘Wreasvry Durantmenr, 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 1848, @ preminm 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 Pxlor 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 31st 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 specified in the certificates, from the 1st July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. in addition to the premium from 1st 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. After that date the interest will be allowed 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. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the ‘Treasury. FOR SALE. Frait Trees, Or- namental Shrubs, Climbing Plants, &c. [ HAVE RECEIVED, FROM PARIS, 12,000 of the most new and celebrated EVER- BLOOMING ROSES known in Europe, Bourbons, Hybride, etual Noisette, Tea Moss, Monthly Moss, Striped Prov- ins, and Climbing Roses, fine large plants, the best collection in America. ALSO— The best collection of PEARS, on Pear and dec 3—dtJunel Quince Stocks, some of large size and fine form. Also, APPLES, PEACHES, APRICOTS, CHERRIES, GRAPE VINES, &c , and Orna_ mental Spates EVERGREENS, CLIMB- ING PLANTS, DOUBLE DAHLIAS, PAR- LOR PLANTS, &c. All warranted true toname ALSO-- 1,900 bulbe of the celebrated new CHINESE POTATO, (Dy-scorea Batatas,) the most valu- and of first qualfty. able acquisition of this cectury. I invite the attention of all lovers ef good fruits and admirers of good roses to this collection. A. JARDIN, Florist and Nurseryman, Connecticut avenue, corner of M street, two squares from Lafayette Square. ap3— wor« ED COLLARS AND SLEEVES im 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 Cambrics Plain and F: Swiss Muslins Plaid Cambrics and White Brilliants at 12% cts. yard with many other Goods very heey WM R. RILEY, ap2im Cor. 8th st., opp Centre Market. NOTICE TO THE LADIES. OPENING OF SPRING MILLINERY. N THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL 3, MRS. PRIBRAM & DATGHTER wiil open at Ne. 277 Pennsylvania avenue, the largest and hands»mest assortment of SPRING MIL.INERY 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 vieinity, and most respectfully solicit them to give us a all, as we are determined not to be excelled by any other house ir: the city, having made ar- rangements to beconstantly supplied with French and New York made Ha's. Mrs. PIBRAM & DAUGHTER. No. 277 Pa. av. betw. 10th and Ith ats. mar 31—2w CUFFIN WAREROOM, Ce J. WILLIAM PLANT & CU., UNDERTA- e KEXS—residence418 Seven! Mreet, between @ and H streets. ee en Seen ee ercemetery. Coffins, Ca ru tages, mouse. cod every” ole for interments of the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the — frees the exclusive thd pavcy tent Corpse Preserver, we guarantee to dead for any length of time. jy —iy 3. CONNELLY, Undertaker, - No 423 Seventh strect, west side, tet. G and H, wee RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington and the adjoining counties that he a) pre; to attend to all orders at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms, He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. He guarantees to preserve the 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, Carriages, Hearses, and every other article furnished of the best quality. . A sbare of the blic patronage is respectful] olictt er mar 94-tf 4g ee 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, ami any person ‘disposed’ to purchase or trade will please make — application. mar 2 solicited. LEWIS CARUSI. $$$ _______ ee 4 pee PIANOS RECEIVED THIS week, and for sale low, at the great Piano and Music Store of JOHN F. ELLIS, 306 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. ap2-tf ONLY 12 CENTS. UCKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new and popular Songs, as sung by Buckley’s New Orleans Serenaders at their opera house, Broad- ‘way, New York. For sale by the agent, ALEX ADAMSON _Mar22-3m _7th street, opposite Post Ofice, Wes A"D JEWELKY 25 per cent. cheaper than can be boughtelsewhere !n Wash- ington, at J. ROBINSON’s, @ mar2i-lm_ $19 Pa. av.,opp Browns’ Hotel. PPLES AND PUTATOES, 100 bbls. prime Boston APPLES 100 bbls prime Mercer POTATOES For sale by HARTLEY & BROTHER, Georgetown, OW ARPERS’ MAGAZINE, for April, 25c. The Old Dominion, byG PR. James, 50c. mar 25 Yankee Netions, for April, 123<c. Harpers’ Story Book, No. iz (Elfred,) 25. Ballou’s Magazine, for April lec. Also, 4 good assortmment of Faber's Pencils, Gillotte’s Pens, and Maynard’s & Noyes Ink For sale by E. K. LUNDY, mar@i—tr No. 128 Bridge st., Georgetown. L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and ifth streets. Twe! feb 27-tf M* W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Quarter. Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Musie Depot, Penasy.vania avenue. mar 14-tf LOCK S—CLOCKS—CLUCKS.—A GREAT variety of CLOCKS, all warranted toges keep good time one year, at J. ROBINSON’S, 349 Peonsyivania avenue, opposite Browns’ Hotel. mar 2l—im . [No. ae Notice of the removal of the land o, BrowNsvitue to CHatrieip, tn the tory of Minnesota. ih ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVI8- ions of the act of Congress entitled ‘An act authorizing changes in the location of land of- fices,’’ approved March 3d, 1853, it is hereby de- clared and made known that the land office for the sal- of the public lands in the ‘‘Root-river district,” in the Territory of Minnesota, will be removed from the town of Brownsville, its pres- ent location, to Chatfield, in said Territory, on and af er the 3ist day of May next. Given under my hand, at the City of Washing- ton, this 3d day of April, A. D. 1856. By order of the President : THOS. A HENDRICKS. Commissioner General Land Office. ap 5-law6w MORE RICH DRESS GOODS. Ws ARE NOW RECEIVING VERY many Rich and beautiful Barege Robes Plain and striped Spring Silks and Robe Silks ss aortic Organdie Muslins and French wns French Jaconets, White and Col’d Brilliants Plaid Muslins, Plain and Plaid Cambrics With a full stock of all kinds of Mourning Goods MANTILLAS, SHAWLS AND SCARFS. We are now opening our Spring styles in Silk Mantillas, Shawls and Scarfs, ali the newest de- signs and novelties of the season. ALSO, JUST OPENED— 200 new style Parzso!s in all colors 150 Misses and Children’s Parasols at very low Prices, in allcolors To which, with many other new Goods, we in- vite purchasers generally to call and examine for themselves. ead We must she again the settlement of all bills as endorsed, without further delay. COLLEY & SEARS, 523 Seventh street, 3 doors norih Pa. ave. 4—cotw Tom ‘errt- ap SAND FOR SALE. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND AND will continue to have a good supply of SAND suitable for Brick Work and Piastering, which he will sell cheap for CASH ONLY. THOMAS H. WORTHINGTON, CornrC and 14th strects, near the Canal. ap 2 ecé6t T. N. KIDWELL, DEALER IN ICE. RDERS LEFT AT THE FOLLOWING places will be promptly attended to : Kidwell & Laurence, corner Pa. ave. and 14th street. G. F. Kidwell & Co., l4th street, opp. Frank- lin Engine House. J. B. Moore, Druggist, Pa. avenue, betw. 19th and 20th streets. Geo. Seitze, New York avenue, between 10th and 11th streets. ; R. oe Dyson & Co., Druggists, corner of 9th and streets. Robert A Payne, Druggist, corner 4th st. and Mass. avenue. ap 3—2aw6w NEW SPRING FURNITURE DRY GOODs. fl ete RECEIVED AND ON SALE THE following novelties in Burniture Dry Gcods, which will be found very desirable: 1 case 10-4, 11-4, 12 4, and 13-4 Wilted Quilts, bag fake light and cheap 1 dozen mity Quilts, satin-striped borders, quite new and cheap 1dozen Allendale Quilts, 11-4, 12-4, and 13-4 sizes 1 dozen white and colored Dimities, in pieces 1 dozen Eugene Twilled Stripes,a new and neat article for F uraiture coverings 1 dozen stri Chintzes, for furniture coverings, very cheap 1 dozen brown and lead-colored Linens for furni- ture reise & 1 dozer 10-4 by 12-4, 12 4 and 12-16 Linen Drug- et Crumb Cloths for same use, in rich bor- sand colors 1 bale Summer Blankets, a new article, very de- sirable and reasonable lcase Bolster and Pillow Case English Long Clotis, oney Also, in lo's, a variety of elegant Piano and Ta- ble Covers Covers for Dining ‘Tables, in rich washing colors Totlet Towels and Towelings in almost endless variety Irish, emer German and Russia wide Lin- en Sheetings, P low and Bolster Case Linens in all widths, and many other novelties in Furni- ture Goods never before offered for sale in this market, to wnich the attention of purchasers is respectfully invited. Also, in store, a full supply Ollcloths, and daily expected a heavy stock of superior Ma:tings and Tapestry Carpetings, which were bought at late auction sales at very low figures and will be disposed of by usin the same proportion ap? it CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. MASTIC WORK PLAIN § ORNAMENTAL PLASTERER, No. 426 K Street north. dee UNDERSIGNED (LATE OF THE firm of Noonan & Tierney) respectfully in- forms Owners, Builders, Architects, and others, that he is prepared to attend to orders for Plain and Ornamental PLASTERING and MASTIC W ORK with promptness, and in his usual satis- factory style. Orders to the above address p»nctuallyattended o. {mar 20-eoim*]} JOHN TIERNEY. NOTICE, HE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO call the attention of the public to his, stock of GLASS AND QUEENS WARE, before ape! elsewhere, as by so doing wor will save from 15 to 25 per cent ‘oflet and Dinner Sets lower than the lowest at JOHN McDEVITT’s, 309 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. mur 2i—eolm REFRIGERATORS of THE MOST APPROVED KIND, JUST received at the House Furnishing Store of the subscriber. Also, a large supply of new FURNITURE made to order, and will be sold very low for cash or approved paper. * N. M. McGREGOR, mar 31—ec6w No. 530, 7th street. CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE. [IPEesons DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having a surplus of Household Effects on hand, will find us prepared at all times to pur- chase thelrentire stock, or such articles as they may Wish to dispose of. Call and see BONTZ & COOMBS, No. 369 Seventh st., bet. I and K. feb 19-eod i E. 1. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO, MANUFACTURERS OF GUNPOW DAR WILMINGTON, DEL. Superfine Sporting, and all other kinds. Diamond Grain, extra fine. Baglo Gun-Powder, FINE GRAIN, for Sporting, in Ganisters pound papers. and 6i¢-Ib kegs; COARSER 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,FPFF, in 100, 50, and 25-lb, GUN-POWDER FOR MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE. SUPERFINE SPORTING GUN-POWDE: F,FF,FFF, Glazedand Rough, eo in 25, 123, and 6% pound kegs, and in Canisters Sole Agency for the District of Columbia at No. 35 HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, D. Cc. ar mar 1I—2awlm NM UCILAGE IN NEW AND CONVENI- ent bottles, with metallic cap and brush, in dispensable to merchants and useful to every- The newest styles of Envelo Papers in every variety and best quality. an Writing Inks from the best man turers— al & Noys’ Fluid, snd Z joys’ 2 a kwood. & Co., Arnold’s A superior aesertnes Mot Gala Dees lank nt ens, B) ks Play A and Visiting Cards, Faber’s Pencils. Steel Pens, Quills, best Sealing-wax And every oe in the Stationery line for sale at SHILLIN GTON'S Bookstore, Odeon Buildings, Pa. av., cor. 436 st. PRIME ITALIAN MACARONI, &c. ] HAVE JUST RECEIVED , LOT OF prime ITALIAN MACCARONI, of latest im- tion. Also, fresh Serdines, Anchoives, Bor- eaux Oll, Smoked Beef, Buckwheat, Green Corn, fresh Tomatoes, &¢., &c., for sale b mar 18 Z.M. P. KING. of superior Floor and Writiag- WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1856. NO. 991. = tae A einen This excellent Family and News Journai—con- Mining a greater variety of interesting reading thas ean be found tm any other—is published on Satur- paper. Price Taz Cunes.> PosrMasTERs whoact asagents allowe & commission of twenty per cent. Sie. oe AUCTION SALES. By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown. VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUC. tien.—On TUESDAY, the 15th instant, at4 o’clock. P. M., we wililsell part of Lots 5 and 6, fronting 30 feet on theeast ride of Co: street, between Gay and Bridge streets, and Sige 3 back 121 feet 6 inches. On one side of this lot isa 12 foot alley 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. is B. 5 ap 1— By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE N al Hotel, Washington, at Public —Trustee’s Sale.-—By authority of a direction of the cest.q. at auction, at the auction C. McGuire, Washington, on THURS- i20°clock m., store of DAY, the 19th day‘of April next,at eight undivided three Recs and fifteen parts. the whole into three hundred and fifteen equal rts, being divided of and in all and singular lots of ind in Washington, 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 nun! 14, in said square, adjoining said lot number 13, fronting twenty feet on north C street, and running back at right angles with said street north the full depth of said Tot 14, with the im- — thereon, being the establishment own as the National Hotel, now in the occu pancy of Wm. de Terms of sale: One-fourth cash; and the resi- due in six, twelve, and eighteen months from the day of sale, for which notes bearing interest, with a lien on the premises, will be taken Con 068 at the cost of the purchaser. The property will be resold at the purchaser’s risk and cost on ten days’ notice if the terms of sale be not complied with within three days from esty RICHARD WALLACH JOHN H. SAUNDERS hago ds J.C. McGUIRE, Auct. y JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. UPERIOR CABINET FURNITURE, French Plate Mirrors, Splendid French, India and Saxon China Service, Silver-pla- ted Ware, Elegant Gilt and Plated Table and Mantel Ornaments, Choice Old Wines and Liquors.—On FRIDAY MORNING, Ap’l 18th, commencing at 10 o’clock, I sball sell, at the residence of the late Russian Minisier, A. de Bodisco, Second street, Geergetow®, all his su- rior Furniture and Household Effects, consist- ing, in part, of— Handsome silk damask-covered Sofas, Arm, Par- lor and Fancy Chairs Rosewood Sofa and Chairs, style of Louis XIV. Veivet covered Tete-a-Tete, Arm and Reception Chairs Pair of elegant Painted Glass Folding Screens Large French-plate Mirrors, in heavy carved mahogany frames Elegant Cabinets, Bookstands, Etageres Marble top and Gilt Centre Tables Side and Fancy Tables —covered Divans and Loun- Morocco and Dam ges Splendid Mantel Timepieces, in gilt aud bronze, with Candelabras and Ornaments, &c. Porphyre Vases, Candlesticks, snd other Urna- ments Magnificent French China Dinner Service, for 36 ns Elegan nt Dessert Service of French China, beau- tifully decorated, each plate containing a view of some prominent scene in St. Peters- burgh Beautifally decorated French, Saxon, and India China Teaand Dessert Sets English Plated Dinner and Tea Service Rich set of Crystal cut-glass Ware Splendid Table Ornaments, in gilt and silver- plate, with plateaus, &c. Superior Mah any mirror front Wardrobes Mehogany Bookcases, Cabinets, Desks, Writing hairs, Screens Large and Elegant Psyche Glass, inheavy carved frame and Pillars Mahogany and Wainut Bedsteads Wardrobes and Bureaus Weshstands and Toilet Sets velve, Bruss-ls and three-ply Carpets Silk and Damask Curtains Shades, Cornice, &c Mahogany Arm and Chamber Chaiis, Tables, &c Large lot of superior Copper Cooking Utensils Silver- plated Carriage Harness Also, at 4 o’clock— A large variety of rare and choice Wines and Liquors, comprising— Madeiras, Sherries, Cham, Old Port, Claret, French nac, Brown Stout Annisette, Curracoa, Holland Gin, &c. Some of which have been in cellar for thirty ears ul Terms: $50 and under cash; over that sema credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily en- dorsed notes, bearing interest. P.S —The bouse will be cpen for visitors on the day preceding the sale. JAS. C. McGUIRE, mar 31—eo&ds Auctioneer. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. URNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EF- fects at Public Auction.—On MONDAY MORNING, April 14th, at 10 o’clock, at the res- idence of Thos. Ewbank, on the east side of 6th street, between EF and F streets, | shall seil his Furniture and Housekeeping b ffects, cocsisting of— Exeellent resewood case 6% octave Pianoforte, Covers, and Stool Marble-top Centre Table, Card Tables Mahogany Sofa and Parlor Chairs, Rockers Walnut Whatnot, Fancy Chairs cee ny and Ingrain Carpets, Rugs Extension Jes Eee) ‘ane-seat Chairs China and Glass Ware, Clocks, Shades Cottaye and other Bedsteads, Wasbstands Dressing and plain Bureaus, Wardrobes Cooking, Radiator, and other Stoves Floor Ollcloth, Hall Lamp Passage and Stair Carpets, Rods and Ey?s Segetnee with a general assortment of Kitchen uisites. Terms? $25 and under, cash; over thatsuma credit of 60 and 90 days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, bearing interest. ap7-d AS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. RAME HOUSE AND LOT ON THE Island at Auction —On WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant, I shall sell. in front of the prem- ises, at5o’clk p m., part of Lot No. 3, in square No 537, having a front of 33 feet on South LE, be- tween 3d and 43 streets west, running back 100 feet, with the La a sear which are a good Frame House, with three rooms and kitchen, &c Terms at the sale, A. GREEN, Auct. ap8-d gnes, Hock HE RISING STAR GAME.—THIS 13 A beautiful and instructive Game for Children. It learns them to commit to memory all the inci- dents and celebrated battles that were foughtjdu- ring the American Kevolution. For sale by the agent, ALEX. ADAMSON AD mar22-3m _—7th street, opposite Post O: AGENCY OF THE F 5 Keystone Insurance Co. of Philadelphia. Capital 000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencumbered real es- RUM co. aanicenebnbatcareccenesdeses -$110,604 00 Stocks of other Corporations, worth par Cash on hand...see---2-sseecerceceee Bills receivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loan: 943 70 Stock notes ...00.. $14,386 00 51,339 70 $219,420 00 rece! remiums durl Rafer aed gel area seekee oe $112,812 05 Paid for losses and expenses during the Year.secceccccceceseseccsscersee 71,133 04 P.M. MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks chan from other companies to this. No charge sete fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over R. Morrow’s Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on ue. Pee ugar DAVID MYERLE, Agent. MEDICAL CARD. 2 pete STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Homa@opathy. Office, 231 corner F and rosters streets. Consulta- tions from 10 a. m_, to3 p. m. Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Europe with improved health, attend to the practice of his profession. Le Docteur parle Francais. Der Doctor spricht Deutsch. El Doetor habla Ret Il Dottore parla I! mar 7—3m* EVENING STAR. The Simons Case. In pursuance of the previously declared purpose of publishing whatever we can obtain likely to aid in rescuing the reputation of Dr. Simons from the stain upon it that might arise from the unexplained action of the late court- martial in his case, we publish to-day a letter from another distinguished officer, which sheds much additional light upon the facts involved. It is as follows : Fort Riey, Feb. 23, 1856. Sin: I deem it a duty that I owe to the Army as well as to Dr Simons to say, that circumstances, elicited since the adjournment of the court-martial which recently assembled at this post for his trial, have come to light, which prove that his whole conduct, during the <paemte which prevailed in July and August of last year, has been that of a high-toned gentleman, and a faithful and attentive offi- cer. I would state one fact which bears with much weight on the conduct of Dr. Simons. The reverend chaplain, Mr Clarkson, the chief witness for the prosecution, is known to have admitted, before creditable witnesses, that he was with Dr. Simons on the night of the 2d of August, and that it was his opinion that Dr. Simons was ill, and that such would have been his declaration before the court had a question to that effect been put to him. He further states, that though he does not koow from his own knowledge or from Major Ogden himself, that it was his desire that Dr. Simons should not attend or prescribe for him, yet he was convinced that such was the fact from information derived from his friend, Mr. Sawyer. There are other circumstances to the advan- tage of Dr. Simons, which were not and could not be broent out in evidence, but which, I am satisfied, would place his vonduct in an entirely new light, and vindicate his hitherto untarnished name. That Dr. Simons was placed in circumstances of peculiar difficult and embarrassment, is evident to every indi- vidual at this post. That he was surrounded by persons initical to him, and who were ready to adopt the prejudices and opinions of others, does not admit of a doubt. ithouta friend upon whom he could rely for advice— worn out and exhausted by forty-eight hours continuous labor—and conscious that his ever: act was scrutinized through a medium whic could admit of no sympathy or fellowship, I can well imagine the conflicting elements which tortured his mind during that dreadful night of the 2d of August, as in the solitude of his own home he listened to the wailings of his dying child, the earnest entreaty of his wife to take the advice of Mr. Clarkson and others, however doubiful its sincerity, and remove them beyond contagion and to seek at the same time that repose it is universally ac- knowled was so necessary to a prosecution of his own labors. Under these circumstances, it would require a better understanding of the workings of the human heart than such witnesses as were brought forward by the prosecution to divine or describe the motives of a person of the Doctor’sexalted character. Before he left his post on the morning of the 3d_ of Augusta hysician had arrived. That he remained rom his post for several days was admitted ; but the arrival of an officer of the line with another physician, who had been specially sent for his relief, relieved him from the ne- cessity of abandoning his own wife and child, who were suffering with the disease. I have forborne to dwell upon the high char- acter Dr. Simons has hitherto sustained in the Army. It would ill become me to comment upon his professional skill and reputation pon those points there can be no better jadge than yourself. My object is to present to you his case in a point of view which ap- pears not to have been made manifest before the court; and if, in doing so, I shall have re- meved from your mind a false impression, if such exists and thus restore to your confi- dence, and to your corps, one who has been an ornament to it, my task will have been ac- complished. Scanpavous Imputation.—W hat Dr. Lydia Sayer intimated in her lectures here, might occur to ladies complexions at a chemical lec- ture it seems has come to pass in Prussia It was lately remarked that an exceedingly brilliant auditory, amongst which were many very elegantly dressed ladies, attended, at Berlin, a lecture on chemistry, delivered by one of the most celebrated chemists of the age. After witnessing a number of beautiful experiments and hearing of the marvels of science, a young lady, grew fatigued, and requested her husband to lead her from the hall. ‘* My love,’’ said the gextleman, on reach- ing the landing place outside, “‘ wipe your cheek, there’s a large blue spot upon it.’’ The lady, much surprised, turned to look at her reflection in the mirrored window of a shop they were passing, and was almost pet- rified to observe that the rowge on her cheeks had become blue, in consequence of the chem- ical decomposition occasioned by the gas the rofessor had used in making his experiment She quickly wiped her face, and stified her vexation in the thought that she should find herself amply revenged upon the other ladies in thehall. In reality, the lecture closing at this moment the audience began to disperse, and the gentleman and his wife almost burst with laugher at the cheeks of yellow, blue, black, vioiet and othercolors, which now made their appearance in the street. Some of the ladies, who had manufactured for themselves ivory complexions, rosy cheeks, coral lips and ebony eye-brows, were so transformed that they would have excited the envy of a pea- cock. It is whispered that a lecture from the professor would produce similar effects in oth- er cities besides Berlin. More asout Lovrs NapoLgon WHILE IN tas Counrry.—M. L. Tinelli, a French po- litical exile, well known for his republican opinions, gives a quietus to the tales to the discredit of Louis Napoleon by the following authoritative declaration : “From the day of his arrival until that of his departure in the packet Independence, June 28, 1837, Louis Napoleon had his apart- ments in the Washington Hotel, Broadway, on the site now occupied by Stewart’s mag- nificent store. There he reseived, and ad- mitted sometimes to his table—besides the Count Arresse who remained one of his most intimate confidants—a very limited number of friends; among them were Mr M. Geufa- lonieri, Foresti, Maroncelli, Hackett, Poug- net, Dacoste, the Rev. Mr. Steward, ard a few others. He led avery retired and re- tired and remarkably regular life, accepting none of the invitations with which he was un- ceasingly besieged. He made no exception, but for the soirees of Mme Maturin Living=- ton, whose family he particularly esteemed, and those of Mme. Pannon, who once a week athered the elite of the French society under be roof. . . «“ Far from leading the life which has been attributed to him, the Prince on the contrary constantly busied himself with labors and se- rious projects. A shorttime before his de- parture, he asked me to draw up the plan of a great agricultural establishment, for he in- tended to purchase land, and instal a small French colony. This design remained unful- filled only on account of his sudden depar- ture, which was caused by the unfavorable advices he had received concerning his mo- ther’s health. i hat ie A New Hampshire Yankee says t be no man in his State ae ever be minus, “a pocket full of rocks :’’ but Theodore Parker says of the Granite State, that it is the land of poor relations and cheap tomb stones. The Miseries and Effects of Intemperance. The grt 2 isthe most graphic delinea- ation of the miseries and effects of intemper- ance that we have ever seen—it is from the arguments advanced by certain citizens of ‘ortage county, Ohio, in a memorial to the Legislature on the subject : nd yet its march of ruin is onward still ! It reaches abroad to others—invades the fam- ily and social circles—end spreads woe and sorrow all around. Its cuts down youth in its vigor—manhood in ite etre i—and age witha nal xy seeks the father's heart = © the doating mother—extinguishes natural effection—erases conjugal love—blots out filial attachment—blights parental and brings down mourning i the grave. It produces weakness, and not strength ; sickness, not health; death, not life. It makes wives widows—children or- phans—fathers fiends—and all of them pa pers and beggars. It hails fe feeds rheumatisms—nurses gouts—welcomes epi- demics—invites cholera—imparts pestilence, and embraces consumptions It covers the land with idleness, poverty, diseage and crime. {t fills your jaile—supplies your almshouses— shes —spurns order—and It crowds your penitentiaries— d es the victims for your scaffolds. It is the life-blood of the gamblers—the ali- ment of the counterfeiter—the prop of the highwayman, and the support of the midnight incendiary. It countenances the liar—respects the thief —and esteems the blasphemer. It violates obligation—reverences fraud—and honors in- famy. It defames benevolence—hates love— scorns virtue—and slandere innocence. It incites the father to butcher bis off ring— helps the husband to massacre his wife—and aids the child to grind his parricidal axe. It burns up man—consumes woman—detesté life —curses God—and despises Heaven. It suborns witnesses—nurses perjury—de- files as oe box—and stains the judicial er- mine. It bribes votes—disqualities voters— corrupts elections—pollutes our instituti§ns — and endangers our government. It degrades the citizen—debases the legislator—dishonors the statesman—and disarms the patriot. It brings shame, not honor; terror, not safety ; despair, not hope: misery, not happiness. And now, as with the malevolence of a fiend, it caimly surveys its frightful desolations, and tnsatiate with havoc, it poisons felicity—kills peace—ruins morals—blights co: jence— slays reputation—and wipes out national hon- or—then curses the world—and laughs at its ruin Bible Lore in Missouri. A correspondent of the St. Louis Republi- can, writing from Jefferson City, gives an —- description of a trial which recently came off at that place, in which al! the coun- sel eng rank high at the Missouri bar. Although lawyers were never considered re- markable for their erudition in the Scriptures, urges the editor of the Republican, yet such unpardonable neglect of the holy book, as the counsel in this case exhibited, calls for prompt action upon the part of the American Bibie Society, or greater Sunday school facilities. Here is the letter: A few days since, I was serving as ® juror in a case of slander. Three of our most prom- inent lawyers were e1 d—one for the plain- tiff, the others for defendant. The counsel attempted to impeach the veracity of one of the witnesses—an old man named Mayhew. They failed entirely, and when the counsel for the plaintiff came to sum up the evidence, said: “Gentlemen of the jury, the counsel on the opposite side have endeavored to im- peach the veracity and destroy the character of the witnesses, and particularly of my old friend Mayhew. I must confess, gentlemen, I trembled for my old friend, when the senior counsel for defendant, with his stern counte- nance, demanded of the old man, whether he had not told a different story to his neigh- bors, and introduced Mr. Harris to prove it. But, gentlemen, he failed ; and my oid friend Mayhew came out unscathed. Yes, gentle- men, like Daniel of old, out of the kion's den, without a hair of his head having been singed.”’ bis excited the risibles of those familiar with the authority quoted; but some very broad grins were seen when the senior coun- sel for defendant rose, and remarked to his hearers, “That his friend, the counsel for laintiff, had not quoted correctly the passage From the Higher Law; that he had read and heard much of Daniel, but that was the first time he had ever heard of his being in a lion's den.”’ All was silence, however, compared with the roar when the junior counsel made his reply. In alluding to the remarks of plain- tiff’s counsel, he said: ‘* My worthy friend on the other side is not quite as familiar with the volume of the higher law as he is with those of Chitty and Blackstone, or he would not have attempted to release his friond Mayhew from the lion’s den without having a hair of his head singed. Unlike my senior, I have heard of beingin the lion’s den; but, until to-day, I never heard that his roaring majes- ty made use of fire. My wortby friend has, I suppose, mixed up the escape of Daniel from the lion’s den with the passage of Nebuchad- nezzar through the fiery furnace, who had not a hair singed !”’ A FeMALe ABANDONING HER PARENT AND Croosine to Live with THe SHAKkers.—It will be recollected in the early part of the winter a young female, residing with the Shaker family at Lebanon, very mysteriously disappeared, and fears were then entertained that she had met with some violence. She was the daughter of David Lyall, of this city, who, on the 4th of February, 1837, legaliy bound out three of his children to the Leba non family. Previous to the disappearance of Mary, two of the children, who were bound out at the same time with her, had voluntari- ly left, and no effort was made on the part of the Shakers to retain them. Immediately upon the disappearance of Mary, the Shakers set about making a diligent search for ber, and, after a long time, ascertained that she had been taken away by her father against her consent, and under circumstances that led the Shakers to believe that she had desired io remain with them, and to have them bring her back. Upon ascertaining this fact, one of the fam- ily, in behalf of the society, appeared before Judge Robinson, and obtained a writ of haleas corpus, Gemanding the father to bring his daughter before the Judge. The process was placed in the hands of police officer Hale, who served it, and caused the parties io a} — this morn’ as commanded, before udge Robinson. - Lyall, accompanied by a legal friend and his daughter, with her sis t r, two Shakers, their counsel, two members of the press, and a few members of the bar, were witnesses to an interesting scene which transpired in Judge Robinsen’s office. Aiter an acknowledgment of the scrvice of the summons by Mr. Lyall, the Judge informed Mary that she was at liberty to go either with her father or the Shakers, wher she promptly replied, “1 will go with the Shakers.”” She is rather an interesting looking girl, and we were not surprised that ber father became en- raged at her decision. She left the office ac- companied by the Shakers, with the promise to give to her sister, before she left the city, all the clothing she then had on —Albany Journal, April 2. tg William Gilmore Simms bas been leo- turing in Savannah on the “ Ante-Colonial History of the South.”’ He holds that a race whose origin was to be traced either to the Northman, Irish, or Welsh, had inhabited Georgia and Carolina several centuries be~ fore the advent of Columbus