Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1856, Page 4

EVENING STAR. THOUGHT3 ON GETTING HIGH.* BY HORACE FLY. Sometimes called HonsE-Fly by the boys. If { should fly Up ever sp high, { wonder if 1 Would ever come down again ”? Released from care, % Way up in the air, = M Ceuaies there * Would be biue, and not ‘‘brown”’ again. 1am only a Fly, The 4th son of my Mother and I. Saac Fly, who died years ago; He took cold quite easy, And bis lungs got wheezy, But his last words will please ye— He dried upssying ‘‘Here’s a go!”? Then went Senior Fly Up into the sky; He never said die, But he went and executed it; Upon the same plan He played the sportsman— When a bird he did scan, He didn’t shout but he shooted it. Thus did my dad; But whens he got med He behaved very bad, For the Old Scratch got into him; Still, he was usually good natured And regular featured, ‘So that ny female creature’d Incline up to shin to him. Having drinked life’s cup To the very last sup, He immediately went up, And I conclude is contented there; For I don’t think he’d stay Where he felt ‘‘in the way”— As he would if bis day Down here was repented there £m a chip of his block. Of the genuine Fay steck, So if I -hould flock Up Into the firmament, { think I’d remain, And not wriggle with pain Here; (let me explain, Not wriggle, but squirm, I meant. But I cannot flock up, So let me lock up; It’s of no use crying, When we can’t do anything about it; 1 wish ’t I was rich, And my mother was sich; But no! So we’re prying To do as weil as we can wichout it. *This pf¥em must be read gli> else it will grit. a AXBIVALS AT PRINCIPAL HOTELS Willards’ Hetel—7.¢ & m.4. wiLbas> H Somerville, NY BF Hil 6 J Mowbrey, do O Sprigg, Md H L Appold, Me Mr Pringle & ly, SC © Coales & ly, NY Miss Pringle, do W G Pendergrast, Ga 2 Masters .’ringle, do J Odfield, Pa B Blood & ly, Tenn A H Cariss, do F P Webber, USN R P Rupp, Ark W Schrider, Cuba JM Voss & ly, K Dexter & fy, O Mast J Voss, do Mrs Pecser & dau, Mass W _ W Stow, Pa HM Wilson, ly & son, J E Escaville, Md Va W Purvis & ly, Mass TC Josb, gp T J Fulton, Ala EH Wright, NJ H R Teakle W F Rist, NY $ Pollard. NH C H Bnow & ly, Del W Ditfender, NY O B Crossman & ly, do R Gehring, do G A Dickman & ly, Pa 8 Coolidge, Mass ‘TY D Indab, Cal DrJ F Griffin, SC 2 Miss Shaws, do A Wadsworth, Tex iss Baily, do M Darious E M Cortiss, Md SJ spear, Va E Tiffany, do W Bricekly,NY $8 Watson, NY J Andre & ly, do F G Weod, Tenn J K Melcom, Teun Mr Shepard, England JA Godfrey, Cal W T Rice, Pa Ag Cabill G Abott, Md Newton, NY J Minitie, do CH Fonde, do W G Posey & son, Pa G Gay, do W D Lalley, NY Dr A Cales, NJ H Fernell & svt, do J H Trazee, do J E Warner. Tean W Kida E Hickman, Mass AH Cole & ly, Fla 8S May, do R G Coie, do “ational Hetsi—wiztiaw evr S Punt, Md AP Townsend, NY Mrs Barlingham,son, \V A Wayne x USA Mass R B Aildretn, Mass Mr Hickman, M HM Tapley, A Mar ylian, Cuba F T Vaz.nos, do M de &£ Dembiaas, do W M Hawthorn, Del Miss Stewart, do 3 Stiver, do S$ « Buchanan, Md Miss Narston, Pa CJ Dottee. Md JY Keamy, 0 W Murray, N3 JK Stauman, Pa LW Kubler, NC T B Bird. SC T Coveriey, NY J Coliins. Pa JE Parks, do WH Vitehell, do CD Tuber do S Newel..d» A Vane, do J Kepling, NY E L Reakirst, Pa H W Cowiy, Minn W M Armstrong, SC F Brenton, fa W J King, RI L Ceea, ly, Mass W J King. jr, do MissEJ eed do A G Barstow, do H Jobnston, ly, il 8 J Bowie, Md W Eichelberger, fam, J M Southgate. Va Md 6 B Wilson U G =tarkweather, Pa GW thomas, J Livingston, NY W R Barker, M4 W_ Hi Carter, Va JN Meiiiton, do 6 W Orain, Ma J A Harrold, do J R Winchester, La D Middie-on, do W V Many, NY S$ Spray, do M B Lowry, dr, Pa J Toombs, NY C Brenner, fam, do LC Waite, do J Grupp, do J T Seagg, do D B Emerick, do F Whitney, La G Lufour, do J Sclier, do BF Rail, do J Courtney, NY G@ W Tobman, Ma F Nixon, NC J D Arnold, Pa B Halloway, La —? ? SM mRown W E Hatton & sister, Pa be A R Foreman, NY W Clements renson, do W G Jones J M Solomon & fam, Ga M Blunt, Pa Mrs T Mayer & child, do P Langdon, do W D Merrick, Ma 3 P Francisco, Md E Thompson, do AS Smite & fam, NY Miss E Smith, do Miss & A Jenkins, do BS Hinds, Md fi D Sumner, Mass W G Jones, Md AFH Harris, NY O P Coleman, do W Blooden, do J Miller & ly, do 88 Stevens & fam, La J D Banks & ly, Md W L Stanton, «lo Miss Stanton, do TC Walsh & neice, Va E Somers, O W W Jones do SL Smith, do J Hammond, do O B Smith, Pa 3 O Smith; do Gov P H Be'l, Tex jon B Craige, NC TE Shannon, Mi W T Meade, Va W_W Hamilton, Iowa W McDonald, Mo GW Ewing & dau, Ind J B Griffin, do W Tucker, NY J Morton, Pa E A Jeffery, do JD A:nest, do 8 Pierce, do He ne Ma oo & ly, Mass oung, ) lack, jr, do P V Daniel, jr& tam, TBE RES x) W RCo: le. Md Kirkwood Heaso—;. &a.0 cian E Young, Miss L Carter, La A Maddox, Va Mrs Carter, do DrJ B Porter, UZA | =-'N M smith, pc W T Ulrick, NY F W Denton, ly, Mass W Denton, do P James, Pa Mrs Halowell, Va W A Koot, do P D McKinny, ly, Va J Pennet, do K Russell, do M Friedman, Pa Capt Steers, do ws C W Pallin, Va GN Grannis, do J Christy, Md J F Canter, DC. eee MENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS, FROM THE UNITED sTaTES. ‘The California steamers leave New York 5th and 40th of each month. Seo: CAST OFF CLOTHING OUGHT AND SULD AT 76 LOUISIANA near oO) ite Holmead’s @ |, through Post Uftice, 46 N. B.—Wanted, a Hand to assist at Tailoring acd Repairing £OK MOUNT VERNON. AL ROUND TRIP, 31; FROM XANPRIA75 CENTS —The THOMAS COLLYER ard Alexandria at0% o'clock. wchés leave the Capitol for “cock. Coach fare 10 cents. residence with George & Thomas Parker. Hefreshments fhe boat on 5 apie SAM’L G@EDNBY, Ceptain. N TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.—FARE, leaves W ashing- the boat at 84 Pervons wishing the coaches will leave their TWasasvay Derantuenr, Dec. 1, 1855, Notice is hereby given to holders of stocks of the United States that this Department will pur- chase to the amount of $1,500 000 of sald stocks at any time when the same may be offered prior to the Ist day of June next, and will pay therefor the following prices, to wit: For stock of the loan of 1812, a premium of ten per cent.; for stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848, @ premium of sixteen per cent.; for stock issued ander the act of 1850, commonly called Texas-in- demolty stock, a premium of six per cent.; and for stock of the loan of 1816, redeemable on the [2th November, 1546, if received at the Treasury prior to the Ist day of January next, a premium of 2)g per cent.; if received between the Ist Jan- gary 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 Ug per cent, Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at the rates specified in the certificates, from the Ist July last, if assigned with the principal of the certificates received prior to the Ist of January next. After that date the interest will be allowed in addition to the premium from ist of January to the date of their receipt. In both cases one day’s Interest will be allowed in addition for the money to reach the seller. 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, {f 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 Poiladeiphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 3—dtJunel Secretary of the Treasury. FIRE!—FIRE !!—FIRE!!! WILDER'S IRON SAFES E HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER invoice of Wilder's celebrated IRON SAFES, with Rich’s improvement. Theve Safes are superior to any manufactured in this country, having stood the test of some of the hottest fires that bave ever occurred ; certificates of which are constantly coming in, two of the latest of which ‘we have subjoined : RAILROAD FREIGHT DEPOT BURNT. New Yor«, May 2, 1356. Messrs. Stearns & Marvin. Gentlemen :—On the morning of the Ist instant, the Freight Office, with a portion of the four story Freight Depot of the New York and New Haven Railroad was Ce ry red by fire One of your WILDER PATENT SAFES, pur- chased by the Company, August 19, 1850, sustained its reputation as a fire proof article, by preserving in excellent condition the books, pa Pers and other valuables it contained. The #test was a severe one—the trlumph of your Safe complete Res) nily, CHAR le is ey L, Freight Agent N. Y. & N. H. Rallroad. *Exposed 15 hours. GOLD STREET FIRE! New York, April 11, 1853. Messrs. StrzaRNs & MARVIN Gentlemen :—One of your SALAMANDER SAFES, Wilder’s Patent, was severely tested, by the destruction by fire of our Packing Box Manu —s Nos. 4l and 42 Gold street, which oc- curred last night. The buildings were four stories high, filled with lumber and boxes, which cre- ated an immense heat. ‘The S:fe was located on the second tloor, and fell to the first, where it remained eleven hours amid the burning ruins ; and on being taken out, cooled and ———; the contents, consisting of books and valuable papers, were found in good —— untouched by fire, and perfectly le2i- ie Please send another Salamander to our manu- factory, 128 Chur. h street, and oblige, Yours, obae a LOWERRE, HAWLEY & CO. These SALAMANDERS, secured by the “LA BELLE” POWDER AND BURGLAR- PROUF LOCK, and of every desirablesize, with improved finish, for sale at reduced prices by the subscribers BOWELL & STRIBLING, Agents, Southwest corer of High and Waier s's., _m9-lw Georgetown, D. C. PROPOSALS FOK GUNPOWDER. ORDNANCE OFFIC Waskincton, April23, 1.6 } ROPOSALS ARE INVITED FROM THE Powder Manufecturers of the country for fur nishing Five Thousand Barre s ef Gun; wider, or any portion of that quantity not less than one thousand barrels. Four-fifths of the Powder to be furnished must be Cannon Powder, and one- fifth Musket Powder; and the whole amount that may be ordered must be delivered at the harbor of New York by the Ist of August, 1856, and not sooner than the 20th July, 1856. Contracts will be entered into onty with those who can give sat- isfactory assurance of their ability to manufacture Powder of the quality required for Government use. The rushed yacbaoneapind Powder for the rollitary service are 75 parts of nitre, 15 parts of charcoal, and 10 parts of sulphur. ‘The ingredients to be used in the manufacture must be of the a agen degree of purity; the nitre must not contala more than 1-300Uth "part of chlorides; the charcoal must be obtained from sound willow or poplar wood, of not more than three or four years’ growth; and the sulphur of such purity that in a 100 grains ina glass vessel the residuum shall not exceed a small fraction of a grain The Powder must be packed in barrels of one hundred pounds each; the barrels to be made of well-seasoned white oak, and hooped with hickory or cedar — (the Preferable) de- prived of their bark; the hoops to cover two- thirds of the barrel, and to be secured by copper nails; instead of a bung on the side, a screw hoie one and a half inch diameter must be made in the head of the barrei, and closed by a wood screw with an octagonal head, not projecting beyond the ends of the staves, with a washer under {t of thin leath: r steeped in a solution of bees-wax in splits of turpentine, and a piece of cloth glued over the head of the rcrew plug. » ‘The ingredients, and also the powder, during and after rication, will be subject to inspec- proof by oificers of the Ordnance Depart- ment, as laid down n the Ordnance Manual, (to wh bidders are referred.) and non» will be re- ed ubiess approved by theinspector. ‘The in- spection will be made at the powd-r works, and certidcates will be viven by the inspector to tae contractors, on the presentation of which, with receipts, woe ordnance officer stationed in the harbor of New York. for the powder delivered there, payment will be made to the full amount. The proposa's must state the price per 100 pounds, (barrel meluded,) and must be endorsed ‘* Proposais for Gunpowder,’ and directed to the —— at the Ordnance Oftice, Washing- ton, 1). U., where they will be opened on the 2th of May in the presence of the bidders, or of such of them as may choose to i gig . K. ORAIG, Colonel of Ordnance. Philadelphia Argus; Day Book and Military Argus, New York; Boston Post; Hartford Times. Kach of the above papers will send one of the pepes containing the advertisement, and also the:r bills, to the Ordnance Office. ap 24-die4May ORDNANCE OFFICE Wasninston, May 1, 1856. TP\HE WHOLE QUANTITY OF POWDER required under the above advertisement is re- duced Co three thousand barrels, four-fifths of {t to be cannon powder and one-fifth musket powder, with all the other conditions of the above adver Usement unchanged H K. CRAIG, Colonel of Ordnonce. The pers authorized to publish the call for Proposals for gun-powder, dated April 23, will Please insert this notice immediately under that advertisement m 2-td MR. WILLIAM PALMER, _ Professor of Singing and the Flute, Bess TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS of Washington that he proposes establishing SINGING CLASSES for two, three or four pu- pils, whereby each voice will be Properly ex- amined, and separately cultivated, according to its quality, which could not be done, gonsistent- ly, with simultaneous teaching—as Sopranos, Mezzo Sopranos, and Contralte Voices require a widely different training. The same care is ne- cessary with male voices, viz: Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. When the pupils are sufficiently ad- vanced to sing Lea themselves they will then be taught to take their respective parts in Duets, ‘Trios, or Quartetts. $10 for each pupil, if only ‘Terms per Quarter : two pupils one hour will be devoted, and an extra { hour for every additional pupil; $20 per /Parate pupils. Pennsylvania avenue CLOCKS !:_juUsT RECE a eke ee No. 1 Clocks some entirely now ‘a will be sold at astonishingly low rr e Clock is warranted. FRANCIS, 490 Seventh street, NOW ReEvcEL EW AND FASHIONABLE STYLES or Gentlemen’s Furnishing Articles desea: Spring and Summer weer, at LANES - Gents’ Furnishing Store 424 Pa. av., near corner 43 stroet. RPORATION STOCK.—$5,000 Corpo Stock for sale at CHUSB DROFHERS, TOPHAM & NORFLET’S NEW AND CHEAP SADDLE, HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE. 499 Seventh st , opposite Odd Fellows’ Hall. MESSRS. TO PHAM late of Philadelphia, and ORFLET of this city, ly announce TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGBT. Information for Travelers. EXCURSION BOATS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. TF, STEAMERS THOS. COLLYER OR GEORGE WASHINGTON can be chartered for = or se- lect parties to the ite House Pa’ Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted t) ighest Award ef the Paris Exhibiti ereby receiving the World's Verdict of periority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has simplified them in many respects SHES to call the attention to all that suffer w' bleot uting twice the amount with defective sight, caused sick- respectfalh Vi on the weet “They Wid formerly im any ven time. | ness om Pertealany ‘rom’ eed be rdiciously | thelr friends ana the ‘blic, that they have com- Weshingwon, Moun ‘ernon or any place dy without ques wariaty Jorg hove rene << @LASSES eran erin SPECTAC py wad where Hed will mabe and keep constantly on For furtber poe ed _ the Captains of thie, Lae enty trace for harness can We spherieal accuracy 7 een Hargercceveta hand a large and euperios peccenent of Mee, the Boats or to the President Company. apt by any of these machines by Cope ag rar sui Boys oer meladicenten of needle and thread in such 3 manner that the | cording to the concavity or convexity of the eye. MARTINGALES,and WHIPS. HARNESS of THE NEW YORE AKD LIVERPOOL ding fo the con beneficially to the wearer ac- t both for city and country use. closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Very humerous are the ih effects caused to nie on ysce UN STATES ines us cnty exis maeeatues to pecans’ oe cane Pats 2a ee = PET BAGS ‘Latien SATCHELS, TRA Bi. | SB u ty STEAMER are bullt strong and durable, and not iikely to | the use of an Optometsr; and the of many | ING BASKETS. apd FANCY WORK BOXES. E SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE get out of order. Jeats, paables kim to measure the focal disease of | SO TT ps” Hered na Dust BRUSH. are the ee We have machines with attached, for | the eyés, and such glasses that are absolutely re- | Fit HANES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BROS pt. Eldridge binding hats, cap-fronts, gaiters, &c. uired will be furnished with precision and satis- | F°: , © RDS, CURRY-C > . ; Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly | faction. ‘Kir pal seria it Wet a on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines will please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind Terms lib- eral. Persons who have been induced to purchase inferior machines under the pretext of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. mai CHENG OTIERS” HAAR BUY AND SELL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND SELL J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage- ment 'y obtained, and further solicits the pa- tronage of those that have not yet availed them- selves of his aid. Persons that cannot poavereesy call, by send- elle glasses in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their specta- — ca supplied with such that will improve their s! 5 Innumerable testimonials to be seen ; and zefer- ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from bis glasses. Circulars to be had gratis, at his offloe, No. 519 Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows’ Bail, upstairs. Noxro.s, September 7, 1884. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more than gay other | have lately tried. L'tF W. TAZEWELL. Ihave tried « pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Zobias, and £nd them of great assistance te my sight, and corresponding with his description ofthe focus. 1 recoramend bim asa skiliful ontle sisa. BENRY A. WISE. obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be sur} , either for style or durability. By unremitting efforts to give satis- faction we hope to merit, and respec! ly solicit, ashare of public patronage. Pastfcular attention paid to covering Wrunks and repairing all kinds of work. Seddiers’ toolsconstantlyon hand. nev 7—tf as in their engines, to insure strength and speed ; and their soleulstoharionster pootiouens are unequaled for oTatesr ba sage fi New York to Liverpool Price o rom New York to Li in first catia, 2130; in second do., $75. From vel ito New York, 30 amd 20 guineas, An enced surgeon attached to ship. No can be secured until pald for. The shi cf this line have improved water-tight bul heads, and to avoid danger from ice wil! not cross the Banks north of 42 degrees, until after the Ist of August. PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING. Prom — York. Pri AYER’S PILLS BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; | Mr_5. Boxras: Sir—The pairot Spectacles NEW AND SINGULARLY SUCCESS- NEGUTUATE TIME PAPER, furnished me yesterday are partic ly sat! ful remedy for the cure of all biilous dis- Investment paying 10 and over, for sale. | toryteme. Hney are very decidedly the best | | €ases—Costiveness, Indigestion, Jaundice, Drep- —— possege, and I am the owner of eight or nine pair, 7: Rheumatism, Fevers, Gout, Nervousness, LAND WARRANTS. carefully selected in diferent places and from ume Geni ar coute! inflammations, Headache, We are at all times Purchas! ticians recommended to me on account of th Pains. in the Breast, , and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTS of ail denominations. Land Warrants located in lowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, Jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. MEDICAL CARD. Decrok Saar a settle REG- ular Practitioner ome@opathy. Offce, 231 corner F and Fourteenth maréetat "conmalte! Mr. John Wobias having furnished me with tions from 1 a. m., to3 p. m. Glasses, by which I have been greatly alded (my Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from | vision iaving suffered eatly from readin; Europe with improved health, will attend to the | #izht in my earlier life) if affords me the highest Pracilce of his profession. Saye to say that I consider him a skilifvl prac- Le Docteur parle Fraheais. ical optician, and well prepared to ald thore whe Der Doctor Adee: Deutsch. say Reed bis professional services. : El Doctor habla Espanol. WM. B. ROBZIE, Ll Dottore parla Italiano. mar 7—3m* Elder of Methodist Conferenee. WiLmineron, N.C., Jan. 27, 1654, ANTHONY BUCHLY, Mr, J. Wosias: Dear Sir—l sm beppy to say UNDERTAKER that the Spectacles which | obiajned from youlast Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn. avenue, ‘week are entirely satisfactory. From an inequal- senth side, between 9th and 10th sts., ity In the visual range of my eyes, 1 have hereto- Side, Back, and Limbs, Female Complaints, &c..&c. Ini very few are the diseases which a purgative medicine fs not more or less required, and much sickness and ne might be prevented if a harmless bat effectual Cathartic were more freely used No person can feel well whilea costive habit of bod: ails; besides it scon generates serious an often fatal diseases, which might have been avoided by the timely and judicous use of a purgative. This is alike true of Colds, Feverisb symptoms, and Bilious derangements. They all tend to become or produce the deep seated and formidable distempers which load the hearses all overthe land. Hencea reliable family physic is of the first Importance to the public health, and this Pill has been perfected with consummate skillto meet that demand. An extensive trial of its virtues by Physicians, Professors, and Pa- tients, has shown results surpassing any thing hitherto Known of any medicine. Cures heve been effected beyond belief, were they not sub- stantiated by persons of such exalted positions and character as to forbid the suspicion of un- ofeesional standing in England, France and the United States. I have boen also pleased with ‘our remarks and directions on the treatment ef e eyes. cd the purpose of preserving and imprev- t t. stfall urs, ee PCHAS. CALDWELL, Prefessor of M. C., Louisville, Ky. Lyncuzyne, Nov. 10, 1864, ax tr EDWARD K. COLLINS & ©O., 56 Wall street, New 3 ork. BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Sates STEPHEN KENNARD & CQO., Austin Friars, London B.G. WAINWRIGHT & CO., Paris. Rig: gece yy ~ these — will not be account- a ir gold, silver, bull ely oe per os re- cious aaeen or metals, unless bills of lad! at gars signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed therela m i-tr BY RAILROAD DIRECT TO THE WEST. Timo between Washington Wheeling buti7y hours 7 fdre found great diffculty in getting gissses of the | truth, . - u AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH | proper focal distance. It affords as Pleasure te| Among the eminent gentlemen who bave testi- | Buaning Time between Washington and an ELEGANT HEARSE, state that, by the ald of your optometer, this d'f- | ged in favor of there Pills, we may mention: Cincinnati 27 hours !! and all necessary conveniences for culty has been happily obviated so that the glasves Doct. A. A. HAYES, Analytical Chemist of you furnished me are decidedly the best ad=pted Boston, and State Assayer of Massachusetts, THROUGH TICKETS AND BAGGAGE CHECKS TO BE HAD IN WASHINGTON. properly conducting his business, would respectfuily inform the public that he is te my eyes of any I have ever yet used. whose high Professional character is endorsed by — fully prepared to fi all orders entrusted to him, | “very respecifully, yourr, &.B. DRANE, the [RE BALTIMORE AND OBIO RAIL peace yd nade an ona sine Kecior of St. James’ Parish. Hon. EDWARD EVERETT, Senator of the ROAD having greatly improved its Western ean pda a on hand, which will be fur- Department of Interior, May 7, 1855. United States connections, now offers the fu! ext inducements to ROBERT C. WINTHROP, Ex-Speaker of nished on the most reasonable terms. Frem natural defects and the unequal range of Trave iers between WASHINGTON, BALTI« : = es, 1 have been compelled to use glasses for | the House of Re; resentatives MORE. and a't portions of the WEST, NORTH- entitg satisfaction onfail oceaslone Pees ° Be | Zeherai years. 1 have tied different’ opticians | ABBOTT LAWRENCE, Minister Plen., to| WEST, and the SOLTHWEST. England without obtaining glasses The conne. tion between the Trains from Wash- V reeee fitted to my 1. Foblas made two N.B.—Kesid = S Seed orders will toat si aE ths since t{JOHN B. FITZPARICK, Catholic Bishop | ington and the Trains bound West from Baiti- ve prempaly atten 1 hours. i seni te cans which I have found to | of Boston; also Dr. J. R. CHILTON, Practical | more is always trom: t y made at the Washington Chemist of New York City, endorsed Hon. W.L MARCY, Secretary of State. WM. B. ASTOR, the richest man in America. S. LELAND & Co., Proprietors of the Metro- politan Hotel, and others. Junction (lately caed the Relay House) 9 mies from Baltimore. This is the on'y change of cars required between Washington and the Ohio ri Baggage is checked through to Wheeling a! as zerve me perfectly. “4h the use of his optometer kus is enabled to adapt Glasses minutely to the eye. { most cheerfutly recommend Mr. Tobias to all having occesion to useglasses, and bear my testi- mony as to his skill es an optician. J. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 423 Seventh strect, west side, tet. G and H, OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the gton Station, and rechecked ai trans- citizens of Washington and HENRY BALDWIN, These Pills, the result of long investigation | ferred there, (with the; assengers) without char. 5 the adjoining counties that he | <a) Assist, Ses’y te sign Land Warrants. | and study, are offered tothe public asthe best | for those holding Through Tickets for roints be. | See dae, to attend to all orders at fy le —tr and most complete which the present state of | yond. The -onne ting Testes leave Washington he shortest notice and on the mont liberal terms, | —"* ———___-— = medical science can afford. They are compounded | dai y at6a.m anddjy p.m. On Sundays at the He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE not of the drugs themselves, but of the medicinal | later hour on'y. on alloceasions. He guarantees to preserve the ON THR virtues only of Vegetable remedies extracted by Chemical process in a state of purity, and com bined together in such a manner as to insure the At BEN WOOD, 4 miles from Wheeling, direct dead in the warmest weather for any length of connertion is made with the trainsof CENTRAL time PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MARRIAGE, = OHIO RAILROAD, running from Belair, on A large supply of ready-made COFFINS of M. Be. LAC no 1X, M. D., best results. This system of img m for| the Ohio, through Cambridge, Zanesville, and all sizes and qualities, always on hand. . ALBANY, N. ¥., medicines has been found in Cherry Pectoraland | Newark, to COLUMBUS. These trains cosnect Shrouds, Carrlages, Hearses, and every other article furnished of the best quality. A share of the pubiic petronage {ts respectfully tolictted. mar ?4-if Pills both, to produce a more eflicient remedy than had hitherto been obtained by any process The reason is perfectly obvious. While by the oid mode of composition, every medicine is bur- dened with more or less acrimcnious and injuri- ons qualities, by this each individual virtue only that a des'ted for the curative effect is present All the inert and obnoxious qualities of each sub stance employed are left behind, the curative virtues enly being retained. Hence it ts self evi- dent the effects should prove as they have proved, more purely remedial, and the Pills 2 more pow- erful antidote o disease thad any other medicine Keown to the rérsae tr powerfal inf = They operate by their influence on the internal viscera to pu the blood and stimulate it into healthy action—remove the obstructions of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs of the body, restoring their irregular action to health, and by correcting, wherever they exist, such de- rangements as are the first origin of disease. Prepared by Dr JAMES C. AYER, Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass. Price 25 cents per box ; five boxes for $1 Sold by Z.D GILMAN, Wasbington, and by all respectable Druggists. - ap 84m ALWAYS SUMETHING NEW: READ THIS,OLD AND YOUNG! Prof. Wood's Hair Restorative ILL RESTOKE 6RAY HAIR TO ORI- rinal color permanently; made to wap on ba d heads; remove all dandruff or itching; destroy all diseases of the scalp; and if used once or twice a week regularly, will prevent the bair from becoming gray or falling, to an imaginable age Read the following testimonials, and we det, you to doubt, (says the Waverly Magazine.) Success to the genius whose tonic we say, Turns back to ils color the Hair that was gray. SOMETHING WORTH ENOWING !—By using Professor Wood’s Hair Restorative, ay haircan be permanently restored to its as color. The subjoined certificate was received from Jobnson & Stone, Gardner, Me., and is but one of the many instances that are dally coming te our knowledge of its wonderful effects. It is no longer problematical, but a self-evident truth, 250 Pages and i300 Fins, Plain, and Colored Lith- ographs and Plaies. Pricz onLy Twantr-Five Cznts. Sent Free of Postage to all parts of the Union. Os BOOK EVER PUELISHED— and containing nearly double the quantity of read- ing matter In that of the FIFTY CENT OR DOL- LAR PUBLICATIONS Tt treats on the PH YSIOL- OGY OF MARRIAGE, and the Secret Infrmities and Disorder of Youth and Maturity, resulting from ex- cesses, which destroy the _ physical and mental pow- ers, with Observations on Marriage, its duties and disqualifications, and their remedies; with Lithographs, illustrating the Anatomyand Physiology. and Diseases of the Re- productive Organs of both sexes, their structure, uses, and funcijons. A popular and comprehen- sive Treatise on the Duties and Causaltles of sin- gle and married \ife—happy and fruitful alliances, mode of securing them—Iinfelicitous and infertile ones—their obviation and removal —important hints to those contemplating matrimony, that will overcome objections to {t; none, however, should take this important step without first consulting its es—commentaries on the diseases and medical eatment of females from infancy to old age, each case graphically illustrated by beautiful lithogra- pe plates—nervous ape tie fs its causes and sure. 'y @ process at once so simple, safe, and effectual that faitare is impossible—rules for daily manage- ment—an essay on Spormatorsbea, with practical obsefvations on the safer and moresu mode of treatment—precantionary hints on the evils re- sulting from empirical practice—an ge ee all diseases arising from indiscretion, with plain and simple rules by which all persons can cure them- selves without mercury--remedies for those self- infilcted miseries and disappointed hopes so un- fortunately prevalent inthe young. It 1s a truth- ful adviser to the married and those contemplatt: marriage: its perusal is particularly recomm l= ed to persons entertaining secret doubts of thelr nysical condition, and who are conscious of hav- ng hazarded the health, ee prego top privileges ea. at Newark with the cars of the Newark, Mansfie'd and Fandusky Rai'roed for Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit, Chi ago, rt. Louis, etc. At COLUMBUS the C O. Ratirond trains con- ne t with the fast trains of the Little Miami Roil road to Xenia, Cincinnati, Louisvile, etc. At XENIA (on Litt e Miami Rai road) «onne-tion is formed wit! the trains through Dayton, to Indian- a ois, Terge Haute, Lafayette, Cul ago, Rock Is and, =t. Louis, Cario, etc U7 Passengers hoding Through Tickets for Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, New Orlears, eb which are also sold at Washington—are tran: ferred at Cin: innat!, to the Mai. Steamers on the Ohio. Tickets for Evansville, Cario, and St. Louis are sold by the river route. U7 For CLEVELAND, ard via C eve'and to To edo, Detroit, Chicago, ete , tickets are sold, When the Obio is navigable between Wace ing and Wellsvise (forty mies) where a connection oe Ceveand and Pittsburg Rai'read is made, Travelrrs are r quested to notice that whi'e this is the only route affording Through Tickets and Checks in Washington, it is the shortest, most speedy. and direst to near ya! the leading ints in the —_ West. The distance from Washington to Cincinnati is but 653 mi es, being about 100 mi'es shorter than by any other route! PARE, BY THROUGH TICKET, FROM WASHINGTON :—To Whee'ing, #8 50: Colum- bus, $13 65; Dayton, $15 50; Cin innati, $16 OF; Louisvir'e, by rai read, $18 65, by steamer from Cincinnati, $18 00; Indiana o is, 817 50; Cleve- tand, 812 50; Toedo, $15 50; Detroit, $15 20; Chicago, $20 65and $19 50; St Lovis, #25 50 and 225; Mem>his, $26; New Oricans, $31, etc U7 FOR FREDERICK AND HARPER’S FERRY, MARTINSBURG. CUMBERLAND, BERKLEY SPRINGS, BEDFOR DSPRING6S, PIEDMONT, OAKLAND, and FAIRMONT, passengers may leave Washington at 6 a. m or 4¢ pm. For the minor way stations between Baltimore and Wheeiing, take 6 a. m. train from Wasiington U7" For trains to and from Baltimore, Annap- fils, ete, see s,e la advertisements U> For further information, Through Tickets, et. apply to THOMAS H. PARSONS, Agent, at Washington Station. WM. 8. WOODSIDE, NOTIiC To the holders of Bonds, Certificates. or other Evidences of the Debt of the S ace Texas, or the Lt Republic thereof, under act of ta February, 1956. Treasury DerartMENrT, April, 11 1856. HUREAS THE 4th SECTION OF THE act of 28h February, 1855, entitled “ An act to provide for the payment of such creditors of the late republic of Texas as are comprehended in the act of Congress of September 9, 1856,” re- quires the Secretary of the Treasury to give notice by vublic advertisement f.r the space of nicety days of the time when payments wi!l be made under said act: And whereas notice was issued on the 27th February last by this department, and duly pub- Mshed, setting forth said act of Congres3, and the act of the legislature of the State of Texas assent- ing thereto, requiring the certificates or other evi- dences of debt therein provided for to be filed at this department with assignments, reieases, and affidavits, therein pointed out, thirty days prior to the Ist of June next: And whereas the sald 4th section further pro- vides that no payment shall be madeon any bond, certificate, or evidence of debt which shall not, bby et before the time limited by said noti- cer, be presented at the Treasury Department : Notice is hereby given to the holders of any bonds, certificates, or other evidences of said debt at unless the same shall be received at this department within sixty-days from the date thereof, they will be excluded from al! benefits of said act, agreebly to the 4th section of the same. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury, SCUFFIN WARERUUM, &ec. WILLIAM PLAN? & CO., BNDERTWA- J. KERS—residence41$ Seventh —a strest, between @ and il streets. Lnterin precured inany ground erceimetery. Coffns, Caps, Shrovds, Carriages Heerse, and every orticle for interments of the best quality furnished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at ail hours of the api6 4 to which every human being is entitl . testify.—. Master of Transportation, at flaring the exclusive right of Crump’s| Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, o: tos era ne nn Ord” gan SO alee mee, Patent Corpse Preserver. we guzrzntee to keep the | Five Copies for One Dollar. Matled, free of post- . = < “3 tend for any length of time. fy ll—ly SUUGHA, COLDS, HUARSENESS, &c. ERSONS predisposed to Pulmonary Affeo- tions Ging this the most trying season, owing to the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a little care, adopting warm clothing and suppl ing themselves wita a | Seen prescription or coi remedy they may easily ward of what may el rove a concen winter com jon. = TY- .ER’S COMPOUND GUM ARABIC SYRUP has been solong known and highly appreciated as one of our most innovent, yet efficacious, plea- sant, Ret eos the reduction in price,) economi- cal remedies, that it may be recommended and used with the utmost confidence. FoR HAR rE R’ ots Via Chesape: ee Ohio Canai. THROUGH IN TWELVE HOURS! ‘T}8E NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET- BOAT ARGO, Capt. Cuas. H. Mexnitt, will commence making Regular Trips between GEORGETOWN and the above Point, on Mon- day, March 27th, 1856. ‘The Boat will leavethe wharf of W.H#.&H.6. Monday, Wed- o'clock morning, a8 age, to parts of the United States N. 1. —Those who | ake may consult Dr. LA CROIX vpon any of the diseases upon which this book treats, ether personally or by mail. Medi- cine sent to any pzrt af the Union according to di- rections, sefely packed and carefully sec! from all observation. Address Dr. M. B LA CROIX, No. 31 Maiden Lane, or Post Office Box 579 Albany, N. Y. Ty Omine open dally, from 9a mto9 pm. and on Sunday from 3 until Sp. m. {J Office REMOVED from No. 56 Beaver st. to 31 Maiden Lans, Albany, New York, dec 28—ly TYLER’S COMFUUND SYRUP CF GUM ARABIC FERRY, Garpnezr, Me, June 22, 1852. Mz. H. Drzs—Dear Sir: | have used two bot- tles of Prof. Wood’s Hair Restorative, and can truly say it is the greatest discovery of the age for restoring and changing the Hair. Before using it | was 2 man of seventy. My hair has now at- tained its original color. You can recommend it to the world without the least fear, as my case was one of the worst kind Yoursrespectfully, DAN’L N. MURPHY Caxtyve, Il., June 27, 1853. Ihave used Prof O J. Wood’s Hair Restora- tive, and have admired its wonderful effect. My hairwas becoming, as | thought, prematurely It is sold at 25 ; but by the use of the ‘‘ Restorative”? it has ” Thr bh Tick@ts, $2.25. cents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale fouimed ite origiadl color, and, [have no doubt, | To Lessburg © luding the Stage from by PATTERSON & NAIKN and STOTT & 8 A REMEDY FOR CO¥@HS, COLDS, | Tesumed its origiial color, an; n . eesburg HH, rncluding ee ft @O.; and retail by most Druggists. In Alexan- A HOARSENERS, ASTHMA, WHOOYING | Permanently so. SIDNEY BREESE, Edwards’ Fe Ex-Senator United States. HAIR RESTORATIVE .—In our columns to- day will be fornd Prof. W o0d’s advertisement of the above article, to which we call attention. What it has done, we have witnessed | sev- eral of our acquaintances in St. Louis. Hair once gray met our view, black or brown as the case might be, being the color of earl: egerean | and as fneand glossy es silk, and fhat without any other application than the Restorative. If it has done this upon others, will jt not do the same for any of our readers whose ‘‘trosty prows’? wi once like the ‘‘ raven locks’? of Lotbiel’s warlike chief, if they will try ft. We think so.—Jackson ville Constitutional, Oct. 5, 1858. Families intending to visit the Virginia 8) the coming yg find this by far the most safe, pleasant, chea| route to Berkeley, ou, Shanondale, White Sulphurand Warren, A coach will always be in goed te town to convey passengers to ani . For farther particalers inguire at the store of W.H.& H.G. RITTER, Georgetown, and 6. W.CUTSHAW, Harper's Ferry, Va. mar iS—tf ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD. Great Southern Mail Line! ae TWicCE DAILY (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South! VIA: ALEXANDRIA GORDONSVILLE, AND RICHMOND. Leave Washington at 62. m.and7 p.m. Fare from Washington to Richmon4....0++85 OMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE WAGONS be Washington to con- wa PASSENGERS and BGAGE, Pres of c toBTEAMER GEORGE tance of six miles, ae to Eapetnbon anh Comfort are secured by this Route, as it isa CONTINUOUS LINE OF FIRST CLass RBalLRoaD yrom ALEXANDRIA TO RICH- MOND. OUGH PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE ean eawitnont net tothe Depot of the Petersburg j Georgetown by jy 6—ly COUGH, CROUP, Sc., ponsesses the greatest ad vantages, with the leset objections of any other in use, bat been extensiveiy used the last twenty "8 with unparalleled success, not trum| to © world es a specific or cure all, but recom- mené@ed ax c voluable and scientific auxiliary 1x PULMONARY CasRs, resdy at hand, and ons that has been generally found to afford relief where most others have been tried without material ben- efit. As such it is recognized by numbers of our leading physicians, who know its composition, and heve Secn eye witnesses of its superior effi- cacy, a8 well as by thousands of our most respec- table citizens, who all endorse its claim to being safe, palatable, economical and efficacious. Price 25 cents, or three bottles in one 50 cents. Wholesale yrs PATTERSON & NAIRN, and STOTT & CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria; CISSEL, Georgetown Retailed bi “eS enerally. Also, TYLER’S GUM ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS, the same composition 1p lozenge form, 12 cents a box. jy 6—ly GLENWOOD CEMETERY, Office No. 252 Pa. ave., corner 10th street, (OVER T VIN ANK.) Ts CEMETERY is laid out on the plan of the Greenwood, of pew hale gs stant on ake alles tect t] ye Capitol North Capitol | theskin, which brings out the original colored mtrost leading directly to the gateway. hair, without stiffness, and gives it a glossy and ‘This Company have secured a charter from Con- rece 4 gee We have seen persons who gress, appropria' their ground forever to buria) | have t, and are much pleased with it. Ex- pur) u making a fee title to the , and | amine theadyertisement.— Missours Republican. prohibiting all excroachments from legislation o | O. J. WOOD & CO., Proprietors, No. 316 otherwise, which is of vast importance to those | Broadway, New York, and 114 Market street, St. who wish their dead to repose where they have | Louis, Missouri placed them, for it has become a custom in al) C STOTT & CO., wholesale and retail Agent, other cities when the burial ground becomes valu- | Washington. ‘Also for sale by D. 8. Dyson, 8. able for other , to sell it, and throw the | Parker, undor National Aotel, and all Druggists; dria eee & S'TEVED Mr.c ELL JONAS P. LEVY, IMPORTER AND DEALER 16 WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE GROCERIES, General Commission & Forwarding Merchant INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER, No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.S. Hotel, N.B County Micthawtnae: mga nested to -B.— _ are ve mea Pars before purchasing elsewhere. s oc “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” [hy Pepantech GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS- tory of Generation, for the use of married Lee eae those about to marry, of both sexes; price, $1. “RHE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,” in health and cisease, from infancy to old age, with the treatment of all their derangements ; tor avery ie Own private use; with colored plates; price, $1. A POPULAR TREATISE ON VENEREAL Diseases; their cure and prevention; for private use; with colored ewe er] SL. THE MATRON’S NANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Child- birth, forevery female’s own private use; price 1 THE DISEASES OF WOMEN—THEIR Causes and Treatment Any of the Books can be had of the agent, ALEX. ‘ADAMSON. mar22-3m 7th street, opposite Post Oltce. BARGAINS FROM AUCTION, A ed H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST., THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.—It seldom occurs that we notice, under any circumstances, epey medicines, restora tives, or anything of the kind, for we have a pre- judice against most of them. But candor com- is usto invite attention to the advertisement of rofessor Wood’s Hair Restorative. We are too juvenile to ao anything of the kind, butsome instances of its use have come to our knowledge which almost assures us that it is a soverel, remedy inst the hair becoming prematurely gray. Itis not a ‘‘ Hair Dye,” but upon its ap- plication, as directed fe effect in pi # uced upon Railroad. of Route Lost ob- Georgetown, has recently received from the | dead promiscously into one large pit, and in eorgetown by R. 8. T. Cissel; in Al inpoemation New York Auctions: Pure Linen Damask Table en thas cannot prevent it, as mei ane ae by Peel & road — tained of JAMES A. EV “~ i Cloths, 8-4 and 10 pure linen Napkins and Doylies; pure Irish Linen and Birds eye Linen ; white Cambrics, Jaconets and Nainsook Muslins; checked and striped Muslins; plain, dotted and figured Swiss Muslios; gents. colored, bordered, and white Linen C Hand\erchiefs; ladies plain and hem-stitched Handkerchiefs; Lace nd Muslin Curtains: worked Cotlars and Sets; with otber desirable goods, which will be found to be very cheap. Persons in waat of goods of the above descrip- Hon, or any deseri of Dry Goods, are in- and take a look. J. H. SMOOT. feb 1 Agent, Alexandria WASHINGTCN ERANCH RAILROAD. \HANGE OF HUURS.—On and afier Mea- Gay, the 2534 instent, the Trains will Leave Washington et 6 and 8 a. m., and 3 ead tt anne measee oF sa op Ba HM. PARSONS, Agent. T.W_DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. feb 1—6m TABLE CUTLERY. ILVER-PLATED TABLE AND DESSERT Knives ; Ivory Handle Knives; Knives and Forks # Nee Forks, and Steels; Game Car- vers; Beef Slicers; . mber, t., especial at aon pea on 7th AN GIS © AND EXAMINE THE BOSTON Pi. ANOS at ELLIS'S Muste Store, 906, bewy. and 10th ap tot! a. NE onic open from 10 to 12 o’clock a. Rm. [avbaaad simap ot (oe promt oan: a8, a map of the nd, an of - formation, can - obtained. . All orders left with Mr. James F. Harvey, No. 410 Seventh street, or any other undertater ‘will be promptly attended to. te 18—1¥ ME: W. HENRY PALMER'S 2 PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Quarter. Apply at GEORGE HILB Penasyivanis avenue. 7 isetrer