Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, sosLisMED EVERY AFTERNOON, <XCEPT SUNDAY,) dings, corner of Pennsyleania ut oud Eleventh streat, E WALLACH, rye@ to subsoribers by carriers at S1X .{UARTER CENTS, payable weekiy nis; papers served Im packages at 37 To mail subscribers the sub- » prbeis THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- ENTS a year in advanes, TWO DOLLARS as, end GNE DOLLAR for three oss than three months at the rete of x math. COPIES ONE CEN? REDUCTION IN GAS-FITTING, j: 0s. 4. Pa, avenue, detween 10th and 11th st. /\WING TO RECENT REDUCTIONS IN 0 prices of Gas Fitting materials we now offer . & ap BULLDINGS WITH GAS TUBING ¢ LOWER RATES thas ever before done in y, and fn a thorongh workmanlike man- . A160. on hand, the most complete assortment of G\S FX TURES ever offered, from the factory ef Cornelius & Baker, comprising several new French patterns. ap Ww J. W. THOMPSON & BRO. ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAEER, shop ead Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue, south side, betwee 9th and 10th sts., AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH | sn ELEGANT HEARSE, snd all necessary conveniences for roperly conducting hit: business, vonld respectfally inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, : the shortes« notice, and in the best manner. “\ iarge supply of READY-MADE COFFINS fall sizes. always on band, which will be fur- d on the most reasonable terms. - heretofore, no pains will be spared to give re 2 jsfaction on all occasions. “s. % Resid ng on the premises, orders will be promptly atten to at all hours. feb 7-ly \oW THE SNOW 185 THAWING: opus LAKES ARE OVERFLOWING f with Bouquets of Real a nd Artificial PLOWERS, with PERFUMERY, FANCY USICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA- n Y, &c., &c. OPERA GLASSES for ale o rent.” At THE LAKES, mars 504 Pa. av., near Adam’s Express. JONAS P. LEVY, Ces SES Ake wea Winns, LIQUORS tues, bi @G RIES, : +31 Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 174 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, WasHINGTON sorte D.C. Merchants are requested to give bets 2 parehasing clegwhere Ms ee ee cHoIce FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. APPLE TREES, OF EXTRA owth and well essorted. TREES, forming a com-' te assortment and weil grown. few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. he above comprising a very choice assortment es were ee the late John H. King, ! be guaranteed to be what they are rep- iyto W. Albert King, No. 36 south High jeorgetown, D. C , or at Valley View one mile northwest of G: wn. Also, for sale, a Apply as above. EB. 5.K. 1i—tf CHAUNCEY WARRBINER, TAICHMAEKER AND JEWELER. 4 \D DEALER IN FINE WATCHES JEW- i {¥ and SILVERWARE, would he attention of those who desire a 2, to his choice variety of London, Ge- openhagen WATCHES, selected with thme-keepiag and durable = asultable guarantee will be hed hase ALS, FOB and VES? CHAINS, SLRY, SILVER SPOONS, GOB- P3, FORKS, &c., for sale at N. York t, Duplex, Lever. der, ao ther WATCHES te: between 6th and 7th streets, el Building, sign of the GULDEN WATCH Washington, B.C. QRENCH NOVELS AND ROMANCES; 2 just imported, tn variety, from Paris by the dersigned, including the vest of Victor Hugo, Sue, and other writers of note, at prices from ten and fifteen cents upwards, many a Wita numerous illustrations. ise, a few of the modern French Drama, by , Balzec, and others FRANCK TAYLOR. “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” GE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS- of Generation, for the use of married i those about te marry, of both sexes; isease, from infancy to old age, I. their deran: mts; for man’s owa private use; with colored plates; preveation; for private Pp 5 price, $1 TRON’S MANUAL OF MID- e Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- ty female’s owa private use; price ASES OF WOMEN—THEIR ad Treatment Any of the Booxs can be had of the Se ALEX. ADAMSON, :, opposite Post Office. Sz DCU AND SNUFF. HS PURDY, IMPORTER OF SEGARS, * TUBACCU, AND SNUFF, has just re- cived a cew invoiceof GOODS of superior qual- ¥. Aiso, dealer in Meerschaum and other iPES. aad otherarticles usually Le ina Fancy “gar Store. Consamers are respectively invi! € me a cal H.C. PURDY, Pennsylvania avenue, near 3d street, under Washington House. SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the highest Award of the Parise Exhibition, thereby receiving the Werld’s Verdict o: periority. M4 loot IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chin ° las simplitied them in many respects, e capabl- of executing twice the amount E id formerly in Let Bate time uestion the only Machines ca- wing every variety of goods perfect; a er heavy trace for per ‘be ny of these machines by asimplec thread in such 2 manner ‘that the y ot detect a fault. ters and families will find achines to purchase, as they durabie, and not likely to es with guages attached, for 5 gales. &e. , Needles, &c., constantly trates ‘ous of information regarding Sew- Ss Will please address {. M. SINGER & CO., iuS Baltimore street, Baltimore. prepared to exchange these ma- inesofany kind Terms lib- who have been induced to purchase ’ unecbine. wader the ee of being Sed this a benefit indeed uf LADIES, PLEASE KEAD! ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JA- W_ 1, and in store for sale by the sub- gentlemen, a few dozen of PRUNE esteemed for its virtues for the » about eleven to one o’clock. y other store but at JONAS P. LEVY'S, 471, Pennsylvania avenue. 7S, Segars, aad ine Groceries. Ligu 4 Jat EETS, BOYS’ PANTS, * VESES, BOYS’ SHIRTS, COATS, " BOYS? SACKS DRAWERS, BOYS? UNDERSHIRTB CAPs, BUY®’ SUSPENDERS, “U-LARS, BOYS’ CRAVATS, largest and finest assortment of Boys’ Ave GAK MENTS, suitable for dress Wear, to be found this side of New tyeyp, Walch We particularly Invite the atten- a tb ‘Tents and Guardians, assuring them that ds be offered at the lowcst Rar- WALL & SPEPHENS, * Pa. av, between 9th and 10th sts. next to Iron Hall. (C{SING OUT ENGRAVINGS at asacti2 re 2 306, betw. 9th and 10th sts. r JUHN F. BLUIS? Rar zz Ebvening » VOL. Vil. OFFICIAL. Paxzasuny DerarrMenr, Dec. 1, 1835. 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 1942, a premium of ten Per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, & prem*um of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued under the act of 1850, commonly called Teras-in- demnity stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1846, redeemable on the [2th November, 1846, if received at the Treasury prior to the ist day of January next, a premium of 2 percent.; if received between the Ist Jan- vary and the 3ist of March next, a premium of 2 per cent ; and if received after the 3ist of March and prior to said Ist of June next, a premium of 1g per cent. Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from 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. P 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 open theassistant treasurersat Boston, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive ‘he money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the ‘freasury. (yee SCOTCH ALE, AND BROWN Stout, &c., just received, and for sale on os and in quart and pint bottles; fine arti- le. Superior Old Whisky, 1810 Fine Cheese “g White wine Vinegar North Carolina Peach Brandy. JONAS LEVY, Wine, Liquor and Groceries, 474 Pa avenue. CAST OFF CLOTHING OUGHT AND SOLD AT 76 LOUISIANA apS-lw avenue, 0 ite Holmead’s Grocery, near ae A » through Post Office, to «Mr, or. ap7-Im* poe NE Seater erent. 2-5 ate EDFORD BLUE LICK WATERS.—A fresh supply just received and for sale in any quantity at MOORE’S Drug Store, ap 9-6t No. 113 Pa. avenue, First Ward. FOR SALE. 25,000 Extra Fine Roses, Fruit 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, competing Bourbons, Hybride, ah Noisette, Tea Mi Monthly Moss, Striped Prov- ins, and Climbing Roses, all fine large plants, the best collection in —_ — The best collection of PEARS, on Peer and Quince Stocks, some of large size and fine form. Also, APPLES, PEACH S, APRICOTS, CHERRIES, GRAPE VINES, &e , and Orna- mental SHRUBS. EVERGREENS, CLIMB- ING PLANTS, DOUBLE DAHLIAS, PAR- LOR PLANTS, &c. All warranted true to name and of first qualfty. ‘ ALSO— 1,°00 bulbe of the celebrated new CHINESE POTATO, (Dy scorea Batatas,) the most valu- able acquisition of this ce-tnry. 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. ap 3—2 ORKED COLLARS AND SLEEVES in sets —Just opened from the importer a fall assortment of— Collars and Sle<ves in sets Cambric and Muslin Coliars at very low prices Also, White Cambrics Plain and Figured Swiss Muslins Plaid Cambrics and White Brilliante at 12% cts. yard With many other Goods very ers WM R. RILEY, Cor. 8th st., opp Centre Market. ap2-Im COFFIN WAREHOOM, &e. WILLIAM PLAN? & CO., UNDERTA-~ eo RERS—rosidence413 Seventh street, between G and H streets. Interments procured inany ground ercemetery. Coffius, Cr ef Shrouds, Carriages Hearse, and every article for intermeats ©’ the best quailty furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the —— Having the exclusive right of Crump’s t Corpse reserver, we guarantee to keep dead for any length of time. jy ll—ly J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 433 Seventh strect, west side, ‘et. Gand H, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington and the adjoining counties that he a) prepared to attend to all orders at the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms, He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction on ajloccasions. 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 share of the public patronage 1s respectfully solicited. mar 24-tf R SALE OR EXCHANGE.—SEVERAL Liege set gg ihe go FORTE, elegantly finis wi sold low for cash os good paper, or will be ex- changed for building material and work. These instruments may be »eeu at my Saloon, and any person dis; to purchase or trade will please make earl lication. mar 26 ae LEWIS CARUSI. HREE PIANOS RECEIVED THIS week, and for sale low, at the great Piano and Music Store cf JOHN F ELLIS, 306 Penn, avenue, between 9th and 0th streets. ap2-tf ONLY 12\ CENTS. UCKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new and popular Songs, 2s sung by Buckley’s New Orleans ia oe eee; Broad- New York. For sale e ayen —o ALEX ADAMSON ATCHES ASD JEWELRY 26 per WwW cent. cheaper than can be bougbtelsewhere in Wash- at ington ROBINSON’S, mar2i-im 39 Pa. av., opp. Browns’ Hotel. ee PPLES AND PUTATOES. 100 bbls, prime Boston APPLES 100 bbls. prime Mercer POTATOES For sale by HARTLEY & BROTHER ‘Georgeto mar.25 jown. AKPERS’ MAGAZINE, fer April, 25c. The Vid Dominion, by G P. R. James, 50c. Yankee Netions, for April, 12¢c. Harpers’ Story Book, No {7, (Eifred,) 2c. Ballou’s Maygezine, for April, lc. Also, 4 good assortmment of Faber’s Pencils, Giilotte’s Peas, and Maynard’s & Noyes Ink. For sale by BE. K. LUNDY, marzt—tr No. 128 Bridge rt., Geeretown, L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and ifth streets. feb 27-tf = R. W. HENKY PALMER’* M PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five rap ti ion | Si A at GEORGE rere cania avenue. mar M-tt : YLOCKS—CLOCKS—CUCLOCKS.—A GREAT C variety of CLOCKS, all warranted to; ood time one year, os 2 ROBINSON'S, w usyivania avenue, E& opposite Browns’ Hotel. mar 2i—lm BOOTS AND SHOES. QUICK SALES AND SMALL PRO E ARE DAILY ADDING yp magipe oo of Spring BOOTS. and SHOES for Ladies, Misses, Children Gentlemen, Boys, and Youths.’ You wil 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 J. KIRKWOOD. CONVEYANCER, AND GENERAL AGENT FOR CLAIMS. TTENDS TO THE SALE'AND TRANS- fer of Property; Cases before the Court of Ciaims; Procures Bounty Land Warrants, Pen- sions and other Claims. (Office, No. 5i4 Seventh street. ss oratage the Na- tional Intelligencer Office, Washington, D.C. ap 5—eo6t* l HAVE THIS DAY BOUGHT OUT ALL the interest of George W_ Garrett in the Stock and Fixtures of his Carpenter Business, as here- tofore carried on by bim at his shop, in the rear of Jackson Hall, between 3d and 4\ streets. I shall continue the Carpenters’ Bnsiness in all {ts branches, at the same plare, and Tespectfully re- quest a continuance of the custom HENRY A. GARRETT. I hereby authorize Gkorcz W GanrkET7 to transact business for me in any matter connected with the Carpenters’ Business. H.A.G. ap l-eotw FOR GENTLEMEN. EW SPRING GOODS, EMBRACING A genera! variety of the newest and pretticst styles and fashions. Orders promptly filled. Constantly on hand a good supply of Garments, ready made, of superior quailty. Also, fine Dress Shirts, with @auze, Silk, and Cotton underdress, amiares and Toilet Goods in variety. A. H. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor and Clothier, Browns’ Hotel, mar 25—wtf Pa avenue er-Plate & Word Engraving, and Lith- Comm ographic Drawing and Privting. Orricz SuPERINTE* DENT PUBLIC PRINTING, WasHINneTony April 10, 1856 UPLICATE PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- ecived at this office untii the 25th day of April instant, at 12 o’clock, m ,for Engraving upoa Copper, for the use of the Senate and Honse of Representatives, in the best manner, fifteen Charts of Harbors, &c , to accompany the report of Phe Perry of the recent expedition to apan. Also, for transferring and printing from stone, eighteen thousand four hundred and twenty im- pressions of each chart. Also, for drawing on stone, and printing in one or more colors, the same number of impressions of certain plates of Natural Enary and Conchol- ogy, to accompany the same repo: Also, for transferring and cutting on wood, in the very best style, one hundred or more es of machinery (451-6 by 73¢ inches) to illustrate the report of the Commissioner of Patents on Me- chanics. Also, for transferring from copper, and printin; in the best manner on stone, twenty-two thousan nine hundred and twenty impressions of sixty charts, to accompany the annual report of the Su- perintendent of the Coast Survey. Also, for engraving on stone, or drawing in crayon, and printing, twenty-three thousand nine hundred and crete impressions each of certain ae plates (6 by 9 inche) of Botany, Natural istory, Conchology, and Geology, to accompany the reports of surveys of route for railroad to Pacific ocean The illustrations will be open at this office, for the inspection of those persons desirous of bid- ding for the same, until the closing of the bids, any information desired will also be furnished. Also, for drawing and engraving on stone, and. rinting and coloring, for the use of the House of 2] ntatives, 10,000 copies of a map or Cen- Faris paper required for-prineing the lithograpts ‘The paper required for printing the ographs will be furnished by this oifice. Contracts will be entered into with, and bonds with security will be required from the successful bidders for the faithful execution of their con- tracts. It is to be distinctly understood that no bids will be entertained from any parties not directly yed in, and practically acquainted with the style of work bid for. ‘The bids will state separately the price, and but one Fic: for each class of work bid for; and in the lithograpy, the price for engraving or draw- ing; and the price for printing, either transfer in erayon crceolors, the price per hundred and one thousand copies for each tint er color, and the time required for the execution of the work, or portions of the same; and must be addressed, one to the chairman of the Committee on Engrav- ihg, House of Representatives, United States, and onetoA.G Seaman, Superintendent of Public Printing, Washington, D. C., and be endorsed “¢ Proposals for Copper-plate”’ or ‘* Wood Engrav- ing”? or “* Lithographing.’’ A.G.SEAMAN, ap 10-eodt25th Supert dent. NEW GROCERIES, HHS NEW ORLEANS SUGAR, AT low prices 29 bbls prime Orleans MOLASSES 60 bags Rio and Java COFFEE 20 chests fine Green and Black TEA 100 ‘* American’? Hams, of superior quality Shhds Sides, Shoulders, and Breast pleces 10 bbls No.1 LARD 150 doz. fresh EGGS: 30° lbs. choice Roll BUTTER 10 boxes ORANGES and LEMONS 100 —— family and extra FLOUR 50 bbis. do do Just received and for sale by W.H. TENNEY, ap 10-ec3t Georgetown. MILLER & CUNNINGHAM, PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FITTERS, 395 Pa. avenue, betw. 12th and 13th sts. IFT AND FORCE PUMPS, HYDRAULIC Rams, Foun'‘ains, Bething Tubs, Shower Bath Fixtures, Marble Wah Ba- sins, Water Clorets. Lead, iron and copper SINKS. Dwellings, Stores and Public Builtings fitted for Gas. ap 1l'-eclw MBS. J. RUOFF ESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE LaA- dies of haletec tans that she has just returned from New York witha Pao assortment of Spring and Summer BON NEPS, and will have ber opening April 15th Ladies will save 80 per cent. to call before Hill, 1 door 1l-eolm _ purchasing elsewhere No 3 test Capitol street, Capito! from corner of Ist street. SPRING MIS LINERY. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST OPENED HER SRING STOCK OF SILK and S’RAW BONNETS, R!BBON FLOWERS, &c , and respectfully invitel my old customers and the public fo pay me a visit, if they desire to see a very beautiful, fash- ionable, and tas‘eful lot of Millinery; all of which is for sule at extraordt: low prices. My latest selections of the newstyles of PARIS BONNETS: of the fashion In that Sty Sox this Spring are un- surpassed in the United States MISS WALLACH, Pa. av., over Mr. Wall’s shoe store, mar 4-2awim between 7th and 8th sts. SPRING OPENING UF 15 FF\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 i stock of French FLOWERS. EMBROID) RIBBONS, STRAW GOODS, and CORSETTS. Ladies DRESS TRIMMINGS in great profu- sion. Particular attention paid to Dress making tn the latest French styles. Neatness and despatch may be relied on in all cases M. WILLIAN, Market Space, between 7th and &th streets. mar l!—co6w 1 - DK SCHWARTZE’S Worm Destroying Syrup. HE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH never faiis to destroy Worms without injury tothe patient. It{s warranted to bea purely vege- table cormpound, and compared with other rations is pleasant to take, and innocent in its operation. It needs oe —— etli- caey. 45 cents a bottle. For sale a! — JOHN SCHWARTZE’s, and Nepean Cy . 468 Pa. avenue, next to U. otel. p.8.\% itperal deduction wilt be'made to the trade. mar 20—eotf BAkeatns AT |ELLIS'S; he is selling out, ap 2-f | { { j Ps SNC a INI olen A le Pn Sa poe Ri et a Aa aie Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1856. serie, [EVENING STAR. DANIEL MORGAN, AND HIs AMEBIC RIFLEMEN -y5 A REVOLUTIONARY SKETCH. The outposts of the two armios were ve: near to each other, when the American peste mander, desirous of obtaining particular in- formation respecting the position of the ad- versary, Summoned the famed leader of the Riflemen, Colonel Daniel Morgan, to head- quarters. It was night, and the chief wasalone. After his usual polite, yet reserved and dignified salutation, Washington remarked: “J have sent for you, Col. Morgan, to entrust to your courage and Sagacity a small, but important enterprise. I wizh you to reconnoiter the en- emy’s line, with a view to your ascertaining correctly the position of their newly construc ted redoubts, also the encampments of the British troops that have lately arrived, and those of their Hessian auxiliaries. Select, sir, an officer, non-commissioned officer, and about twenty picked men, and, under cover of tho night, proceed, but, with all caution, get as near as you can, and by day-dawn re- tire and make Fad report to headquarters. But mark mo, Col. Morgan, mark me well; upon no account whatever are any skirmish with the enemy make a speedy retreat; let nothing induce you to fire a single shot I repeat, sir, that no force of circumstances will excuse the dis- charge of a single rifle on your part; and for the extreme preciseness of these orders, per- mit me to say, I have my reasons.’ Fil ing two glasses of wine, the General continued: ‘And now, Col. Morgan, we will drink to a good night, and success to your enterprize ”? Col. Morgan quaffed the wine, smacked his lips, and assured his Excellency that his or- ders should be punctually obeyed, and left the tent of the Commander in-Chief. Charmed at being chosen as the executive officer of a daring enterprise, the leader of tho wocdsmen repaired to his quarters, and call- ing for Gabriel Long, his favorite captain, or dered him to detaila trusty sergeant and twenty prime fellows, who, being mustered and ordered to lay on their arms, ready at a mo- ment’s warning, Morgan and Long stretched their manly forms before the watch-fire to wait the going down of the moon, the signal of departure. A little after midnight, and while the Tays of the setting moon still faintly glimmered in the western horizon, “up, Sergeant,”’ cried Long,, ‘stir up your men,’ and twenty ath- letic figarcs were on their feet in a moment. “Indiun file, march,” and away they all sprung with the quick, and yet light and stealthy step of the woodsman. " They reached the enemy’s line, crawled up ro close to the pickets of the Hessians as to inhale the odor of their pipes ; discovered by the newly-turned earth the position of the redoubts, and by the numerous tents that dotted the field for “‘many @ rod around,” and showed dimly, amid the light haze, the encampment of the British and German reinforcements, and, in short, performed their perilous duty without the slightest discovery. and, pleased with themselves and the success of theirenterpriso, Prepared to retire, just as achanticleer from & neighboring farm-house was ‘ bidding sal- utution to the morn.’” _ The adventurous party reached a emallem- inence at some distance from the British camp, and commanding an extensive prospect over the adjacent country. Here Morgan halted to give his mem a little rest, before taking u: his line of march to the American outposts. Scarcely had they thrown themselves upon the grass, when they perceived issuing from the enemy’s advanced pickets a body of horse, commanded by an officer, and proceed- ing along the road that led directly by the spot where the riflemen had hulted “No epot could be better chosen for an ambuscape, for there were rocks and ravines, and also serub- by oaks, that grew thickly on the eminence by which the road which wo have just men- ae passed, at not exceeding a hundred yards. ** Down, boys, down,”’ cried Morgan, as tho horse approached ; nor did the clansmen of tho Black Roderick disappear more romplly amid their native heather than did iurees s woodsmen, in the present instance, each to his treeorrock. ‘‘ Lie close there, my lads, till we see what these fellows are about.’’ Meantime the horsemen had gained the height, and the cflicer dropping the rein on the charger’s neck, with spy-glass reconnoi- tred the American lines. Lhe troops closed up their files, and were either caressing the noble animals they rode, adjusting their equipments, or gazing upon the surrounding scenery, now fust brightening in the beams of a rising sun Morgan looked at Long, and Long at his superior, while the riflemen, with panting chests and sparkling eygs, were only waiting some signal from their officer ‘‘ to let the ruin fly.” you to bring on 3 if diseovered, At length the martial ardor of Morgan over- came his prudence and sense of military sub- ordination. Forgetful of consequences, reck- less of everything but his enemy, now within his grasp, he waved his hand, and loud and sharp rang the report of their rifles amid the surrounding echoes — At point blank distance, the certain and deadly aim of the Hunting Shirts of the Rey- olutionary army is too well known to histor to need remark at this time of day. In the instance we have recorded, the effect of the | fire of the riflemen was tremendous Of the horsemen, some had fallen to rise no more, | while their liberated chargers rushed wildl over the adjoining plain, others, wounded, but entangled with their stirrups. were dragged by the infuriated animals expiringly along, while the very few who were unscathed ‘ spurred hard to regain the shelter of the Brit- } ish lines. While the smoke yet canopied the scene of slaughter, and the picturesque forms of the | woodsmen appeared among the foliage, as they were reloading their pieces, the colossal figure of Morgan stood apart. Ho scemed the very genius of war, and gloomily he con- tdmapinied tas havoc his order had made. He — not, he moved not, but looked as one absorbed in the sucenslty of thought. The martial shout with which he was wont to cheer his comrades in the hour of combat, was hushed; the shell from which he had blown full many a note of battle and of tri- umph on the field of Saratoga, hung by his side; no order was given to spoil the slain, the arms and equipments, for which there was always a bounty from Congress, the shirts of which there were such a need at that the sorest period of our country’s priva- tion, all, all were abandoned, as, with an ab- stracted air and a voico struggling for utter- ance, Morgan, suddenly turning to his cap- tain, exclaimed, ‘‘ Long, to the camp, to the eamp.’’ The favorite captain obeyed, the riflemen with trailed arms fell into file, and Long and his party soon disappeared, but not before the hardy fellows had exchanged opin- ions on the strange termination of the lato affair. And they agreed, mem con., that their colonel was tricked, (conjured,) for as suredly after such a firo as ney had given the enemy, such an emptying of saddles and scattering of the troopers, he would not have ordered his poor rifie boys from the field, without so much as a few shirts or pair of stockings being divided among them.’ **Yes,’’ said a tall, lean and swarthy-looking fellow, au Indian hunter from the frontier, as he carefully placed his moccasined feet in the Crate ps of the file-leader, ‘‘Yes, my lads, it to reason, our colonel is tricked.” Morgan followed slowly on the trail of his men. The full force of his military guilt had rushed upon his mind, even before report of his rifles had ceased to echo in the neigh- boring forests. He became more con of the enormity of his offence, as, with dull and measurod strides, he pursued bis solitary way, and thus soliloquiged : “Well, Daaicl Morgan, you have @one for yourself. Broke, sir, to a certainty. You = go home, sir, to the plough ; your sword will be of no further use to you. roken, sir, —nothing can save you; and there is the end of Col. Morgan. Fool, fool, bya single act of madness, thus to destroy the carnings of so many teils and of many a hard-fought battle You are broken, sir, and there is an ond of Col Morgan. To disturb his reverie, there suddenly ap- eared at full the aid-de-camp, the ercury of the field, who, reigning up, ac- costed the Colonel with, “I am orderea, Col. Morgan, to ascertain whether the firing just now heard proceeded from your detachment?” “Tt did, sir,’’ doggedly replied Morgan. “Then, Col. Morgan,’’ continued the aid, <I am further ordered to require of you your immediate attendence upon His Excellency, who is fast approaching.” Morgan bowed, and the sid, wheeling his charger, galloped back to rejoin the Chief. The gleams of the morning sun, shining up- on the sabres of the horse guard, announced the arrival of the dread commander—that be- ing who inspired with a degree of awe every one who approached him. With a stern, yet dignified composure, Washington addressed the military culprit : _‘* Can it be possible, Col. Morgan, that my aid-de-camp has informed me aright? Can it be possible, after the orders you received last evening, that the firing we have heard pro- ceeded from your detachment? Surely, sir, my orders were so explicit as not to be easily misunderstood.’? Morgan was brave, but it has been often, and justly, too, observed, that man was never born of woman who could approach the great Washington and not feel a degree of awo and veneration from his presence. Morgan quail- ed fora moment before the stern yet just dis- pleasure of his Chief, till arousing all his eee for the effort, he uncovered and re- plied : ‘* Your Exeellency’s orders were perfecti, understood; and agreeably to the same, t proceeded with the select party to reeonnoitre the enemy’s lines by night. We succeeded even beyond our expectations, and I was re- turning to headquarters to make my report, when, having halted a few minutes to rest the men, we discovered a party of horse com- ing out from the enemy's lines. They came up immediately to the spot where we lay con- cealed by the brushwood. There they halt- ed, and gathered together like a flock of pat- tridges, affording me so tempting an opportu- nity of annoying my enemy, and, may it please your excellency, flesh and blood could not refrain.’’ At this rough, yet frank, bold and manly explanation, a smile was observed to pass over the General’s suite. The Chief remain- ed unmoved ; when, waving his hand, he con- tinued: ‘Colonel Morgan, you will retire . your quarters, there to await further or- ers.” Arrived at his quarters, Morgan threw him- self upon his hard couch, and gave himself up to reflections upon the events which had so lately and rapidly succeeded each other. He | was aware he had sinned agzinst all hopes of forgiveness. Within twenty-four houre he had fallen from the command of a regiment, and being an especial favorite with his Genera’, to be what?—a disgraced and broken soldier. Condemned to retire from the scenes of glory, the darling passion of his heart—forever to abandon the ‘‘fair fields of fighting men ;” | and in obscurity to drag out the remnant of a wretched existence, neglected and forgotten And then his rank, so hardly and so nobly } Wou, with all his ‘‘ blushing honors’’ acquired in the march acroes the frozen wilderness of | the Kennebec, the storming of the Lower { Town, and the gallant and glorious eombat at Saratoga. The hours dragged gloomily away, and | night came, and with it no rest for the trou- | bled spirit of poor Morgan The drums and | fifes merrily sounded the soldier’s dawn, and the sun arose, giving ‘‘ promise of a goodly { diy.”? And to many within the circuit of this widely extended camp did his genial beam | give hope, and joy, and gladuess, while it j cheered not with a single ray the despairing | Leader of the Woodsmen j About ten o’clock the orderly on duty re- j ported the arrival ct an officer of the staff, } Foes headguarters, and Lieutenant Colonel Hiamilton, the favvrite aid of the Commander- in-Chief, entered the marque. ** Be seated,’ said Morgan ; ‘: I know your ; errand, so be short, my dear fellow, and put | me out of my misery atonce. I know that I j am arrested; ’tis 2 matterof coursa Well, there is my sword; but surely his Excellency | honors me, indeed, in these last moments of my military existence, when he sends for my ‘sword by his favorite aid, and my most es- {teemed friend. Ah, my dear Hamilton, if you knew what I have suffered since the ac- cursed horse came out to tempt me to my tuin.’’ Hamilton, about whose strikingly intelli- | gent countenance there alwayslurked a play- {fal emilo, now observed, ‘Col Morgan his | Excellency has ordered me to’’— “T know it,” interrupted Morgan, “to bid | me prepare for trial; but. pshaw, why a trial? i Guilty, sir, guilty past all doubt. But then,” recollecting himself, “perhaps my services might plead—nonsense—against the disobe- { dience of a positive order; no, no, it’s all /over with me Hamilton, there is an end to your old friend, Col. Morgan.”’ The agonized spirit of the herothen mount- ed to a pitch of enthusiasm, as he exclaimed, ; * But my country will remember my services, ; and the British and the Hessians will remem- ber me; for, thuugh I may be far away, my ; brave comrades wil! do their duty; and Mor- | gan’s Riflemen will be, as they always have H oy a terror to the enemy.”’ ' Tbe noble, the generous-souled Hamilton could no longer bear to witness the struggles of the brave unfortunate; he called out, “Hear ! me, my dear Colonel; only promise to hear me : for one moment, and I will tell you ail ” | “Go on, sir,”’ interrupted Morgan, despair- ingly, ‘go on” *Then,’’ continued the aid-de-camp, ‘‘you must know that the commanders of regiments dine with his Excellency to-day.”’ «+ What of that ‘’’ again interrupted Mor- gan; ‘‘what has that todo with me a pris- oner and—"” “No, no,”’ exclaimed Hamilton ; “no priso- ner—a once offending, but now a forgiven soldier; my orders are to invite you to dine with his Excellency to-day, at three o’clock precisely; yes, my brave and good friend, Col. Morgan, you still are and likely long to be the valued and famed commander of the Regiment.”’ or; Sprang from his camp-bed, upon which he was sitting, and seizing the hand of the great littic man in his giant grasp, wrung and wrung it, till the aid-de-camp literally struggled to get free, then exclaimed: ‘‘Ami in my senses? but 1 know you, Hamilton—you are too noble a fellow to sport with the feclings of anold brother soldier.” Hamilton assured his friend that all was true, and gaily kissing his hand, as he mounted his horse, bidding the now delighted Colonel remember three o’clock, and be careful not to disobey a second timo, galloped to head-quar- ters. Morgan entered tho pavillion of the Com- mander-in Ohief, as it was filling with officers, all of whom, after paying their respects to the General, filed off to give a cordial squeeze of the band to the Commander of the Rifie Regiment, and to whisper in his ear words of congr: ion. The cloth removed, Wash- ington bid his guests fill their glasses, and ve his only, his unwavering toast of the days of trial, the toast of the evening of his ‘time honorod’’ life amid the shades of Mount Vernon, ‘ AM our Friends.’ Then, with hig usual old-fashioned politeness, he THE WEEELY STAR. This excelent Family and News Journsi—con- taining 8 greater variety of interesting reading than ‘san be found im any other—is published on Batur- day morning PosrMasrERs whonct asagents & commission of twenty per cent. hg caer (seen dren t cack guest by name. When he came rgeo, your sir,”” thrill ran through the ety of og gratified and again favorite soldier, while everg eye in the pavillion was turned on him. At an early hour the company broke and Morgan had a perfect escort of offi accompanying him to bis quarters al! anxious to congratulate him upon his happy restora- tion to rank and favor, all pleased to assuro him of their esteem for his person and servi- ces. : C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. yarv ABLE HOTEL PROPERTY, o; = site the Railroad Depet, at Public Auc- 4 o’clock, on the of = Lot No. 3in on north D street and 77 feet 11 incheson Jersey avenue, containi 5,265 square ground. more ‘or less. with the tk ag @ three-story brick con- taining is all twenty rooms, —) ex- pressly for 2 small hi With hot and cold water and gas throughout the building. The pi y is situated on the corner immedi- ately oppo-ite the Depot, and from its location offers great inducements to persons sagen in business. It was built by the late Jobn Foy expressly for a second class hotel, who conducted it successfully unti! his death. Terms: One-fifth in cash; 18, 24 and 30 months, with interest, secured lye deed of trust on the fee gee 4 For further partic address Stanislaus Mur- ray, a , or the auctioneer. mari7—eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auet, By !_ C McGUIRE, Auctioneer. of igeeonning to S4LE OF VALUABLE IM- proved Real Estate en “lisseuri a mue, near the corner of 6th street west. v virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date on the 19th day of May, 1852, and recorded in ber J. A. 8.. No 48, folios 78, et seq., the subscriber will seil at public sale on TUESDAY, the 15th day of April, 1856, at 5 o’clock p. m., on the ses, Lot No. 11, in square B, 33 feet 11 inches on Missouri avenue, near the corner of 6th street west, by 109 feet 8 inches deep to a twenty feet alley, with the improvements, which consist of a commodious, well-built, substantial, and com- fortable brick dwelling-houseand brick Saloon, &c. The above property is situated in one of the most desirable and rapidly enhancing arts of the city, near the National aad Browns ‘otels, and offers a favoreble opportunity to per- sons desiring to invest or purchase for own use. Terms : One-third cash, and the balance in six, twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months for notes bearing interest, from ‘ef of sale and se- cured upon the property; and not complied with in six days after the sale the = be resold, — one week’s notice, af the risk and expense of Pp" urchaser. All con’ at the expense of the purchaser. Title todiapatebie. os CHAS. S. WALLACH. Trustee. J. C. McGUIRE, mar 18—faw&ds — Auctioneer. By A GREEN, Auctioneer. UsT 'S SALE—-BY VIRTUE OF two éeeds of trust, the one duly recorded in Liber J. A.S8., No 99, one of the land records for Washington yang | in the District of Columbia, and the other duly filed the 16th of January A. D” 1855, in the proper Resord office of the avd District aforesaid, the subscribers will sell on MONDAY, the 2ist of April, A. D. 1856, at five o'clock, e m., the following described Real Es- tate and mprovements thereon, situated in the City of Washington, inthe District of Columbia, namely: Part of Lot No. 1, in square No. 387, beginning for the same 43 feet, and oneinch north from the south east corner of said Lot one, run- ning thence north al Sth street west 12 feet 11 inches, thence west 99 feet 4 inches, being the entire depth of said part of Lot This sale will take place in front of the premi- fes, and the terms be one half cash, and the balance in 6 and 12 months, with interest secured by a deed of trust on the premises. Au rege pepe at cozt of purchaser. The aeeed will be resold at the purchaser's risk and cost on tea days notice if the terms of sale be not complied With witbin three days from the day — BENJ. P. SMITH E. C. MORGAN, '§ Trustees. mar 15—Saw&as A. GREEN, Acct. By BARNARD & BUCKEY ; Georgetown ALUABLE BUILDING LOT at aUc- tien.—On TUESDAY, the 15th instant, at 4 o'clock. P. M., we eon! speed Lots 5 and 6, fronting 30 feet on theeast side of Congress street, between Gay and Bridge streets, and ranning back 12! feet 6 inches. On one side of this lot {xa 19 footalley This isa valuable piece of propesty, in a good location for building a private residence. Title indisputable. Teyns if and at sale. BARNARD & BUCKEY, Auctioneers. The Lot is for sale till day of sale. ap 1— B. & B. 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, atSo’clk p m., part of Lot No. 3, in square No. 537, having a front of 33 feet on South E, be- tween 34 and 4% streets west, running back 100 feet, with the improvements, which are a good Frame House, with three rooms and kitchen, &c. ‘Terms at the sale. A. GREEN, Auct. apsa : AGENCY OF THE | : Keystone Insurance Co, of Philadelphia, Capital 000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR en January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages on unencum! real es- ae pene ee ore a a4 Stocks of other Corporstions, worth par Cash On hatdeeercccseoceeceerecentee 31/858 20 Bilis receivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loans.....2396,943 70 Stock notes ...ece.-secesBli, des C8 51,3390 70 $219,420 00 Whoie receipis for premiums during the year seerecceessescecees SLIZ,812 OF _ for losses and expenses during en e cesesercccesnscscssces FOR vee ae MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this No charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over KR. Morrow's Exchange Office, first door West of W. B. Todd’s hat store on Pp Ivania avenue. nee eeeeeeeeeeeeene MEDICAL CA UCTOR STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG- ular Practitioner of Hom@opathy. Office, 231 corner F and Fourteenth strects. Consulta- tions from 16 a. m., to3 p. m Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from Europe with improved kealth, attend to the practice of his profession. Le Docteur parle Franeais. Der Doctor spricht Deutsch. El Doctor habla Espanol n Settere pasta thalions mar 7~-3m* UCILAGE IN NEW AND CONVENI- ent bottles, with metallic cap and brush, in dispensable to merchants and to every- body. The newest styles of Envelo and Writing- pal in every variety and quality. riting 1 from the best manufecturers— Maynard & Noys’s, Biackwood & Co., Arnold’s Fluid, and Harrison’: on hand— roniee A su r assortmeis of Gold Pens, Blank Books Playing and Visiting Cards, Faber’s Pencils Steel Pens, (Quills, best Sealing-wax And every as, in the Station line for sale at SHILLINGTON’S k store, api Odeon Buildings, Pa. av., cor. 4% st. MR. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing and the Flut. as! e est SINGING CLASSES for two, three or four pu- al an cl its quality, which eould not be done, et ly, with simultaneous no Sopranos, Mezzo , and Contralto Voices require a widely dit training. The same cere is ne- a with male voices, viz: ‘enor, Bari! Bass. by thems-ives taught to a eir seen ye Bs in Duets, Trios, or Quartetts, ‘Terms per Quarter: $10 for each pupil, ifonly two pupils one hour will be devoted, and an extra half hour for every additional pupil; $20 per