Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING FrUBLISHED EVERY a (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) Att Eco Mann By W. D. WALLACH, Will be served to subseribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in paskages at 37} cents per month. To mail subseribers the sub- scription price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- ‘TY CENTS a year inadrance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. i” SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. OFFICIAL. ‘Treasury DEPARTMENT, May 28, 1856. Notice is hereby given to the holders of the stock issued pursuant to the act of Congress of ‘22d July, 1316, that such stock is redeemable by its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the surrender of the certificates thereof, on the 12th of November next, when interest thereon will cease. ‘This department will continueto purchase such stock prior to said day of redemption, and will pay therefor the following premium, in addition to the Interest accrued to the day of purchase, with one day’s interest forthe money to reach the vendor: On such stock received at the Treasury between the Ist day of June and the 3ist day of July, in clusive, one-half of one per cent. on the amounts specified In the certificates ; Un such stock received between the lat and 3ist days of August, one-fourth of one per cent; And on such stock reseived after the 3ist day of August, the Interest scerued thereon, and one day’s additional interest only, will be paid. Certificates of such stock transmitted under this notice must be duly assigned to the United States by the party entitled to receive the pur- chase money ; and when sent prior to the Ist July the current half year’s interest mu talso be as- signed by the present stockholder, otherwise such interest will be payable as heretofore. And notice 4s further given to holders of other stocks of the United Staies that this department will purchase the same between the Ist day of June and the Ist day of December next, uniess the sam of 81,500,000 shal} be previously ob'ained, and will pay forthe seme, in addition to the in- terest acerued from the day of the last dividend of interest, and one day’s additional interest for the money to reach the vendor, the following rates of premium : On stock of the loan of 1832, a premium of 10 Per ceat.; On stock of the loans of 1347 and 1S45a premium of 16 per cent.; And on stock issued under the act of 9th Sep- tember, 1350, commonly called Texan indemnity tock, a premium of 6 per cent. Certificates transmitted under this notice should be duly assigned to the United States by the par- ty entitled to receive the money ; and if sent pre- vious to the Ist July, the current half-year’s in- terest mast also be assigned by the present stock- holder, otherwise the interest for the half year to that day wil be payable to him as heretofore. Paymeat for all the foregoing stocks will be made by drafts oa the assistant treasurers at Bos- ten, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties entitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, Secretary of the Treasury. dti2Nev AGENCY OF THE L Allianee Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Capital...+s0.-s+eee+++++8300,000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January t, 1856. Assets of the Company, cousisting of Bonde aud Mortzages on auenctmbered real $110,c08 00 Stocks of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 ashon hand 21,556 30 Bilis recel valle, conatating of Maring notes and Ttiesns $34,013 70 kk uutes 1s co) 61,339 70 $219,420 00 = Whole receipts fr pramniomas daring the year = $118,818 05 Pad for losses an! expensoa during the year TASS O8 P M. MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. THE GREAT WESTERN FIRE INSUB- ANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA. Capital 2500,000. Charter Perpetual. DIRECTORS. (haries C. Lathrop, 532 Spruce street. ! Alexander W hilden, merc t, 14 North Front street. John C. Hunter, firm of Wright, Hunte: & Co. K. Pracey, firm of Tracey & Baker. John R. sicCurdy, firm of Jones, White & MeCurdy Isaac Hazichurst, attorney and counsellor. James B. Smith, firm of Jas. B Smith & Co, ‘Theo W. Baker, firm of Tracy & Baker. R. 8. Walton, 350 Market street ‘Thomas K. Limerick, 534 Spruce street. John J. Baker, Goldsmith’s Hall CHARLES C LATHRUP, President. THOMAS K. LIMERICK, Secretary. Risks chan from other companies to this, no pre for Sti fee Paquire-at the office of J. &. Kendall, over R. Morrow's Exchange Office first door West of W. B. Todd’s Hat store, on 1 ja avenue. “aa DAVID MYERLKE, Agent. CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Pine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. YOLD SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS, ( ¥ PINEJEWELRY, SIL- VER SPOONS, FORK, GOBLETS, CUPS, &c , for sale at New Yor'! eS. KEPAIRING.—The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, ting, Musical, aud other WATCHES repaired. Also, JEWELRY, &c. No. 370 PENNSYLVANIA Av ni dae ors = nd Seventh streets, Browns’ 21 building, sign “ the GOLDEN WATCHES, ap 29-tf Washington. BAJOU'S KID AND OTHER GLOVES. {9 H. SMOOT, No. 119BRIDGESTREET, Georgetown, has received, from Newer Bajou'’s KID se al white, blac! colored; gents. do do j ladies aud gents Jaifeta Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment of bleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities; bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; misses and boys’ Hose and Half Hose. Particular attention being paid to keeping a good assortment of the very best makes of the above goods, purchasers may depend upon Bee ting a good article as cheap as the same quality be ht elsewhere. a i-tr JOHN H. SMUOT. WoRTH KEMEMBEKING. P ERSONS MAKING PURCHASES OF Housekeeping Hardware and Cutlery, Silver Clocks, Feather Dusters, Bas- Plsted Ware. kets, Brushes, &e , will find it diy to ‘Ong advantaye to look In at FRANC , above Od Fellows’ Hali, on Seventh street He hus en: larged his store —bas it stocked with every useful housekeeping article, and js satisfied with very small protite. His prices are certainly low. m 30-tf DA. J. THOKNE, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, Corser 13th st. and New York avenue, WASHINGTON, D.C. Uitice houra—S to WW, 2to4,5tol0. m7-3Im* NUTHER LUT OF THAT CHOICE A BLACK TEA at 56 cents per pound, iu store and for sale by oe, O ZM P. KING, jez 25 Vt_av., corner 15th and I sts. YHOUICE BUTTER! / Fresh New York BUTTEK just received at KING'S, ml 245 Vt. avenve, cor. 15th and J sts UST RECEIVED A NEW STYLE OF Buchanan Over and Under SACKS, being 2 very graceful and elegant Garment Also, the Raglan Dusters, with a smperior as- sortment of summer Goods WALL & STEPHED Pa. av , betw. 9th and | je9-Im and Otleaus Serenad: way, New York. ONLY 124% CENTS. SKLEY’S CELEBRATED SONG BOOK for the parlor, containing a collection of new lar Songs, as sung by Buckley’s New at their epera house, Broad- For sale by the agent, ALEX ADAMSUN martt-3m 7th street, opposite Post Udtice. Ebening 2 EN anes ee VOL. VII. NEW STYLES FOR SUMMER. HITE EMBROIDERED MARSEILLES White, lack and colored Barege Basques and Mantilias ee Een Black silk and Lace shawl-shaped Mantillas wes Chantilly and French Lace Scarfs and And the largest and cheapest assortment of MANTILLAS “OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Sohne be found in any one establishment in Also, an additional supply of Embroideries, Ribbons, Ladies’ Dress Trimmings, &c. je 18-ec3t MAXWELL & B $100 REWARD. ] ANAWAY FROM MY FARM, ADJOIN- ing Upper Marlboro’, about the middle of December last, Mulatts boy AMBROSE, belon; tug to my brother, Alfred W Gardi- ner, of Charles county. This boy is about, 14 years old—not bright but rather of a chest- nut color. has delicate limbs. He has usu- ally a mild and pleasant ceuntenanee when spo ken to. 1 will give the above reward for his apprehen- sion if taken In Washington City, or north of Prince George’s county, Md., and fifty dollars if taken in Prince George’s county, or south of it In either case he must be brought home or seeured in Jail so that I can get him again, m 13-eotf B. J. GARDINER NOTICE TO THE LADIES. SELLING OFF A HANDSOME PW: or Summer Millinery, Flowers! Ribbons, Straws, &c.,rich Embroid- an- eries, Collars, Undersleeves, Lace and Silk tles of all kinds and colors, infant’s Waist4 and Dresses, with a variety of articles suitable for ladies, misses and infants N B.—Ladies can be supplied with French and English Corsets, Jackets, Waists, Supporters, Braces, Bands, all of the best materials and war- ranted to fit. at MKS. CaSSIDY’S, No. 281 Pa. avenue, south side, between 10th je Deol and 11th streets. m MARBLE AND BROWN STONE WORKS, Pa avenue, detween 18th and 19th streets. HE UNDERSIGNED KEEPS ON HAND and makes to order on the most reasonable terms— MONUMENTS, TOMBS, GRAVE- STONES, MANTELS, TABLE TOPS, MAR- BLB, and ENCAUSTIC TILES for Flooring. Also, all kinds of in and ornamental Marble and Brown Stone Work for eeery urposes: executed with promptness, and at as whe prices as can be had here. ap 10-eoly H. PARRY. GIBBS’ WIGS, ALF WI6S, BRAIDS, CURLS, SCALPS TOUPEES, &c., equal to any in the Uni! States for sale or made to order at his Stores—for ladies, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and Oth streets; and for gentlemen, under Willards’ Hotel m 13-e03m* S° MMER HATS.—TODD & CO, ARE daily receiving large additions to thelr stock stock of HATS, suitable for the warm season. ‘They would particularly invite the: attention of purchasers to thelr White Beavers, French Felts, and several new kinds of ventllat- ing Straw Hats of East India manufacture, en- tirely new in this market m23-3td&eolm PRE CARPE. RUSSELS AND VELVET tings at a Sacrifice.—in consequence of the advanced state of the seasan, and with the view of making room for autumn supplies, we are determined to run off the remainder of our Carpetings at unusually low figures. Those in want of new and Se oe Carpets have now arare chance to be supplied for a little money. Bargains may be ex 5 Still on hand and for sale a few more cf those alegant velvet Hearthrugs at 85,50 and #1, worth 310 and 23. Also, a few 11-4 and 12-4 Dimity and Allendale Quilts, very aL aaer for summer use je2e3w CLAGETT, DODSON & CO. JORDANS’ W. PRINGS, Frederick county, Va. PEN THE SIXTEENTH OF JUNE. —— Washington, Baltimore, or Cumberland in the morni«g cars, via tor i> | frie Ferry, for Stephenson’s Depot, thence: 3 miles in coaches to the “ne to dinner the same day; from Staunton, Virg-nia, same day. In dyspepsia, gout, rheumatism, Cbd pe | liver and spleen diseases, chronic diseases of brain, bowels, and urinary organs, & , and especially in skin diseases, its curative medical effects are well known. Hot and cold Sulphur Baths. Rice’s Band and experienced servants engaged. ‘Lhe water fo: sale in barrels and bottles. &.C.& R. M. JORDAN & BRO. je 3-eodlm LiME!—LIME!!—LIME ILL BE UPENED TO MORROW, AT the Lime Kiins of W. H. Godey & Co., situated on Rock Creek, between the upper and lower bridges, a kiin ef very superior WOOD BURNT LIME. The subscribers have also on hand a large supply of PLASTEKERS’ HAIR, CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, and every description of the very best quality of lime, which Will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms, ap 14—eotf W. H. GODEY & CO, MR. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Singing and the Flute, EGS TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS of Washbingtog 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, consistent- ly, with simultaneous teaching—as Sopranos, Mezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require a widely diferent training. The same care ia iie- cessary with male voices, viz: ‘I'enor, Baritone, and Bass. When the pupils are sutiiciently ad- vanced to sing er themselves they will then be taught to take their respective parts in Dnets, Trios, or Quartetts. Terms per Quarter: $10 for each pupil, if only two pupils one hour will be devoted, and gn extra half hour for every additional pupil; $20 per uarter for separate pupils. . ap 5tf Sr Pennsylvanie avenue CHUICE FRUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10 000 APPLE TREF3, OF EXTRA 9 rowth and well assorted. 5,000 PEACH TREES, forming 2 com-' plete assortment and well grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size. The above comprising a very cholceassortment of Trees were easree | the late John H. King, they will be guaranteed to be what they are rep- resented. Applyto W. Albert King, No. 35 south H street, Georgetown, D. ©, or at Valley Viéw Farm, one mile northwest of Georgetown. Catalogues furnished on application BK. J. KING. Also, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. L. J. K. mar li—tf Mi HENKY PALMER i PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Ptah, foreelpd 6 Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Music Depot, Penesyivania avenue mar 14-f 1€E—1CK—IC SHADD’SICE AND LAGER BEER DE- je POT, at the southwest corner of Third street and Pennsylvania avenue. The Ice used, kuowa as Pettibone’s Is:and Ice, can be had at all hours and tn ag! quantity. The Leger Beer is from Reading, Pennsytvanta, and can be had by the barrel, quarter cask, or dozen, sent to any part of the city. Orders ieft atthe above place will be promptly attended to. B SHADD Jes-1m -_ - _ BOK MOUNT VERNON, _ = oO DAYS AND FRIDAYS. —FARE, D ‘TRIP, $1; FROM ROUD P, ALEXANDRIA75 CENTS. —The, stwamer THOMAS COLLY ER leaves ton ai Yand Alexandria at9j¢ o'clock. Couches leave the Capitoi for the boat ats ashing- Coach fare 10 cents. the coaches will leave their residence with George & Thomas Parker. Kefresi:ments oa the boat. ap2-u SAM’L GEDNEY, Captain. HE STEAMER GEURKGE WASHING- ‘TON willdepartat the follow- ing hours: Leave Alexandria 7%, 9, 11, 1%, 3%, 4 Leave Washington. ..¥, 10, 12,2, 4%, ped JOB CORSON, Capiain Mir STEAMER GEORGE PAGE I5S now runulng regularly between ~ Washiugton and Alexandria at the, following hours: ! Leave Alexandria 44, 8, 10, 12, 24,4, and 6 o’clock. Leave Washington 6%, 9, 11, LX, 3%, 5X, and zorclock. cus’! PRICE, Captain. mar 24 Sort CRABS AND GREEN TURTLE SOUP are served every day at C. GAUTIER'S Saloon. m 2 Auction Sales. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. LIGIBLY SITUATED IMPROVED Property in the First Ward, at Public Sale.—Un WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON June 4th, at 5 o’clock, on the premises, I shall sell the north half of Lot No. 21, in Square 169, fronting 26 feet 10% Inches on 17th street west, 3 doors north of ‘‘Winder’s Building,” running back 99 feet 11 inches, with the improvements, cae = @ well-built three story Brick house with back building. This property has lately been put in thorough repair, has gas-pipes throughout, and is occupied by a first rate tenant. Terms at sale. m 2-d JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. ed antil RNOON, June 17th, at same hour and place. JAS.’ C. McGUIRE, je6-eokds Auctioneer. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. | 8 atrad HOUSE FOR SALE at Auction.— Will be sold at auction, on THURSDAY, the 19th instant, ut 6 o’clock p.m ,upon the premises the House and Lot No 2, in square 504, fronting the Arsenal; belag the second door from the cor- ner of 4} street. The house js 27 feet 9 inches front, with excellent basement, well paved and floored, parlors with folding doors, white marble mantel pieces, and belis to tbe chambers. There is a weliof excellent water in the yard, anda good brick coach house and other out-houses. The lot is 120 feet deep. Terms of sale: One fourth incash; and the Tesidue on notes at 6, 1%, 18, 21, and 3» months, with feterest payable semi annually. to be secur- ed by a deed of trust onthe property. ‘The pur- chaser to be at all the expenses of the deeds je 10-eod&ds A. GREEN, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. FGXORteEnr FURNITURE AND House- hold Effects at Public Auction.—Ou WEDNESDAY MORNING, June 25th, at 10 o'clock, at the residence of Major Deas, U.3 A , No 23 [ street, between 18th and 19th streets, | — sell all his Furniture Housekeeping Eifects, Suite of handsome carved walaut parlor F uni- ture, consisting of two French Sofas, Arm- Chalr, ladies’ Chair, and six parlor Chairs Rosewcod marble top centre ‘Table Handsome gilt frame Mirror. Slab, and Bracket Ladies’ Escretoire, walnut Whatmot Rush-seat Chairs, fancy ‘Tables Silk and lace Curtains, Window Shades Handsome China Vases and Ornaments Brussels, three-ply, and other Carpets O11 Cloth, elery Rugs Excelient walnut Extension ‘Table Cane-seit and dining Chiars, Butler’s ‘I'ray Shetield plated Tea Set, Castors China, Glass, and Crockery Ware Wainut Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Washstanis Dressing and plain Bureaus, ‘Toilet Sits Hair and husk Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows Refrigerator, Stoves ‘iin Safes ‘Together with the usual assortment of Kitchen Utensils ‘Terms: $30 and undercash; over that sum a credit of 60 and # days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes, beuring interest. P.S The house ts for reat. Premises or of the auctione Je 14 eod JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. MoGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEE’S SALE UF VERY VALUA- ble Building Lots, on 7th st., between “Mand N streets north, at Auction —OUn THURSDAY, the2%th dry of June, A D. 1856, 1 shall sell, in front of the premises, at 4 o’clock p. m., at public auction, by virtue of a decree from the Orphans’ Court for the County of Washing- ton, District of Columbia, confirmed by the Cir- cuit Court for said county and District, all of Lot No. 12, and the south feet of Lot No. 11, in square No. 421, fronting 92 feet on 7th street, be- tween M and N streets north; said Lots will be subdivided into four Lots, esch having a front of 23 feet on Seventh strect. Terms: One-thire cash; balance in two fa- stalments of six and twelve months. A deed given and a deed of trusttaken to secure the deferred payments. Allconveyancing at the cost of the purchaser if the terms of the sale are not complied with in three days after the sale the property will be re- sold at the risk ind expense of the first purchaser WILLIAM J. MARTIN, Trustee Je 12-204 JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auet’r. By C. W. BOTELER, Auctioneer RUSTEE’S SALE OF AN EXTENSIVE ortment of Furniture at the «Wash- ington Honse.’’—By virtue of a deed of trust to the subscriber, duly executed and apie i shall -ell, on MONDAY, June 23d, commencing at 10 o’clock a. in., at the Washington House, (formerly Gadswy’s Hotel,) situated on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and ‘Third street, all the Furniture, &c., contained in that extensive estab- lishment, consisting ia part of, viz : One elegant rosewood Piano Forte Handsome suite cf rosewood parlor Furniture, covered with silk velvet, consisting of two arm Chairs, two tete-a tete Sofas, one Gothic Chair, six reception Chairs, rosewood par- lor Tab'e, with marble top. Fine damask and embroidered Curtains and orna- ments Handsome oval gilt-frame Mirrors Brussels and other Carpets Mahogany French Sofas Ann Cha{rsand ee ats, covered with plush Mahogany marble-top. Tables Large gilt-frame Mirror. with slab and brackets Mendes Chandeliers, Brackets, and Pen- an Large reading Table, circular arm Chairs Mahogany hair-cloth arm Chairs and Sofas Window Shades, bronzed iron Hat-Racks A large assortment of tron-stone China dinner, reakfast, and tea Ware Planish tin coffe, tea, and water Urns Hot-water Dishes, Tumblers, Wines, Goblets Champagne, Claret, and Hock Glasses Decanters, F in; jowls Sliver-plated table and tea Speons Forks, Sugar Tongs, Butter Knives, Castors, &c, Block-tin Chafing Dishes, a veriety of sizes Waiters and ‘Tea Trays Ivory-handle table and desert Knives Lares beard cane and wood-seat Chairs Several sets of handsome cottage chamber Furni- Inquire on the ture Sheets and Pillow Cases, Blankets, Comforts, Spreeds Superior curled-hatr and shuck blattresses Wardrobes, double and single Bedsteads Toltet sets, feather Bolsters and Pillows Japanned Slop Jars and Foot Tubs, Tables Mahogany dressing and other Burezus Washstands, Window Sbedes and Curtains Cooking and other Stoves Kitcben Furniture and Cooking Requisites Office and bar-room Furniture, Fixtures, &c. ‘Yogether with a large lot of other Goods not deemed necessary to particularize, embracing the Furniture contained In about elghty rooms, all of which is in excellent condition, having been pur- chased new last fall. Dealers and families generally will find this sale well worthy of their presence. ‘Terms: $30 and under cash; over $30 and un- der 8100, a credit of sixty and ninety days; over $100 two, four and six months, for notes satisfuc- torily endorsed bearing Interest BENEDICT MILBURN, Trustee CW. BOTELER, Auct. House is for rent. Inquire ofW. és jeula ue a, Esq NEW MATTRESS FACTORY. At Fairview Cotton Works, Alexandria,Va I AVING ADDED THE MATTRESS BUSI- ness to our other manufectures we are now prepared to su ey te tiade with a superior ari- cle of Cotton crshuck MATERESS. We have anew patent shuck picker In use, which splits and curls the shucks in the most perfect manner, Mattresses filled with these are superior to the oid kind, being recre elastic and durabie. ‘This, with otber facilities and arrangements.enable us to compete in price and quality with Baltimore and Other Northern manufacturers. Orders for any particular xz2 or kind filled a Also, a supply of Cotion Nida Wrapping Twine, and ia ny always on band, at manufac- turer’s prices. VITZPATRICK & BURNS, Proprietors, Alexandria. JOHN J. BOGUE, Agent, No. 3+ Kast Market Space, Georgetown. je 12-1m ATCHES—WATCHES—WATCHES-— Just received, a great asso:tment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, bigh and || low prices, which I whl sell cheaper than can be bought in Washington. - ROBINSON'S, Jeweler, m%-lm 39 Pe av opp Brown’s Hotel. CHOLCE HAMS, LOT OF VERY FINE CINCINNATI Sugar-cured HAMS received this day, by Z. M. P. KING, je 7+ 265 Vermont avenue, corner 15th street. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1856. Star. NO. 1,048. u Houses, &c.,for Rent and Sale | HY ENING STAR. ‘OR SALE—THE TWO-STORY BRICK Dwelling and Store, being No. 159, situated on Bridge street, near the Market, Georgetown, now occupied by Wm. O. Spb For termsappiy to R. P. JACKSON, or BAR- opie BUCKEY, Bridge st., Georgetown. (COR SAULE—A VALUABLE FARM, containing 90 acres, will be divided into lots, sty from 20 to 40 acres, to suit purchasers. if de- sired. Itis situated 2% miles from Washington city, 3g mile from Tenallytown, east of the Rock- ville Turnpike Koad It ts well wate-ed, a good supply of fire wood, and possesses all the advan- tages requisite to make a garden cr dairy farm, of great value. Forfarther information apply to POLLARD WEBB, No 512, (second story) op- posite the National Intelligencer Oilice. je6-tt (OR SALE.—A BEAUTIFUL WOOD LOT (of about 8 acres) on the plank road, 4 miles from Washington. it would be difficult to find a prettier site for a country residence, or one posses- sing reater advantages, in the neighborhood of the city. inquire at this oftice. m 23-1m* OR RENT—A TWO STORY BRICK house on High street, Georgetown, a few doors above West, with ten good rooms, anda fine lot attached. Apply to C. MYERS & SON, at their Wood and Coal yard, No 27 Water street, tr at their residence Ist street. To a good tenant he rent will be moderate. m 19-tf OR RENT—TWO NEATLY FURNISHED Bed Rooms on reasonable terms at Mr. iA- VISON’S, over Messrs. Galt & Bro., Jewelry Store. Boek avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. m 12-1 UR RENT.—A THREE STORY BRICK Dwelling, with extensive Back Building, a larze lot of ground attached, with a pump of good water in the yard, situated on K street, nearly op- ite the Brewery. Toa good tenunt the rent will be made moderate. ral to COM 8, CASSIN, or at GUDEY & CO’S., Lime Kiln, Beall street, between Congress and Washington streets, Georgetown. m 2-eotf OR RENT.—LENOX’S WHARF, NEAR the Long Bridge, the best and most reliable one fm the territory for landing stone and other heavy articles. It has about 100 feet front, with depth of water sufficient for landing purposes on either side. Attached thereto Isa square of ground for the purpose of depositing coal or wood. On said square is acomfortabie awelling , which may be adapted to store pur, S There is about 11 feet water alongside said Wharf at lowtide. To those desiring to make a profitable business a rare opportunity is offered. For terms apply at No. 19) H street north, between Sth and 9th streets west. JAMES TOW LES, Property Agent ap 25-eotf VOR PRIVATE SALE.—A VERY NEAT, convenient, three story frame House, with a deep lot laid offas a flower garden. The above house contains ten rooms, a!l private; a side alley,and the priviledge of a back alley The above house is situated on the north side of Mas— sachusetts avenue, between Sth and Sth streets, No. 501. For further information please call as above. Possession given ina few days. If the above is not sold in a few days it will he for rent. ANCE —THE JERSIGNED ap 30-f | ARE © offers for sale those beantiful Lots situated on Jd strect, 2 few feet south of Pa. avenue. Their situation cannot be excelled for either business or residence sites, and will be sold at a great sarri- fice. H.C. HARROVER. Terms: A smal! cash payment, and the bal- aneein 1,2,3,and 4 years. Residence, No. 6, north A street, Capitol Hill. feb 23-tf PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE! Subscribed Capital and Surplus... ..$1,35%,151 13. FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA Office northwest corner Pennsylvamta avenue and With r street, Washington City, D. ITATEMENT OP BUSINESS FROM THE IST y of Augusi to the 3ist day of Deccmber, 1855: ; Ami wnt received in Marine premiums... lio fire premiums.. ‘Total premium: for five months - 18 15L 18 Capital + 1,250,000 00 13 151 13 Invested as follows Bonds of Allegheny count Pittsburg, and Philadelphia City S72 721 66 Railroad bonds, cost.. E1400 08 Leaus ou first mortgage ave.. 50,950 60 Do stocks, eolla 20 384 00 Cash iu bank and on hau 11,092 22 ww) 00 Capiia! subscribed... Protum notes, hot matured. Due trom agents (secured by boud: Expeuces and commissions... CTORB charles Dingee, — - ‘Thoma: Manderfield, Edward KR. Helmbold, Hon. Thos. B. Flores George Hl. Arm-trong, Chades A Rubicam, George Hetmbold, F. Carroll Brewster, James E. Neall, Laac hy Jr. THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President. EDWARD KR. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. Charles Wa'ter, No. 397 D street. Jno. M. 'Phornion, corner Pir: reet and Virg aia avenue. Jamis Wiliain:, No. & dalalf street. MARINE SURVEYOR. Cay. J.P. Levy, No. 474 Penutyivania ay, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, John Thomason, The business of this Company will compare .a~ vorably with most successful of e:milar insti tions ta the ited Staves. Prom the ot August, le05, iv five months, up t» Ist Januay, 1856, the premiums ieccived amounted to the la um of owe bu the J, one hund only forty six hundred 2 ed. 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And in other principal cities of she United States by authorized officers of the com- pany, je l4-ly; A YANKEE MAN-TRAP A STORY OF THE WAR oF 1812. Ethan Balch was not swearing exactly; yct he was undeniably wishing uncharitable wish- es respecting the future of certain Englishmen, and using exclamatory expletives to do it with. It was August the 15th, 1813, and Mr. Balch was walking slowly homeward from the sea shore of New London county, Connecticut ; and as he went, he whittled. The precise ex pressions in which he indulged were these: “ Consarn them darned Britishers to darna- tion! Blame their everlastin’ picters! I hope to gracious the plaguy old boat’ll go slam daown with ’em, sarse and all!’’ Then, after a pause, he added : ** Jest as ef I mightn’t ’a knoan they'd ’a done it! Ef 1’d only kep her hum till night, and crep’ raound, 1 could ’a yone strate into New London jest aseasy! Near abaout two hundred dollars gone slap-dab for nothin! Ob, good thunder !”’ cried the mourning young Yankee, in the bitterness of his soul as this crowning misery rose afresh in his mind It is no wonder that he was usly dis- pleased : fur the British, then maintaining a strict blockade upon Commodore Decatur, who, with the frigates United States and Macedo- nian, and the brig-of-war Hornet, had run up the river Thames, had that day made prize of a certain small craft, in which, together with her cargo, wasinvested a full motety of bis private worldly estate. Nevertheics:, with continuous whittling and many quaint execrations, home went Ethan, and told his sad tale to his parents, who sym- pathized with him, and were grieved ‘* Who wuz there in the boat, Ethan ?”’ ask- ed Mr. Balch, senior. * That’s the wust on’t fathor,”” said the ju- nior gentleman, *- I’ve got to go’n tell Marthy Robbins; and what on arth sae’ll say, I do* no. They wuz Peleg and Zack Robbins, and them darned everlastin’ rotted pizen cusses got ’em, and the boat besides, and sarseenough to keep the fleot a week.’ “ Wal, my son,”’ said the old gentleman, “I ruther guess you'd better go right over'n’ tell her, and hev itdone with. She'll take on some at fust, that’s sartin; but the boys ‘il come back some time anuther, and she ’n’ Miszes Robbins kin come ’n’ stay with us ef they’re a mind to. I guess we could "tend up to that ’ere little farm, a while.” For Mrs. Kobbins, the widowed mother of ‘Marthy,’ and Peleg, and Zachariah, owned | and oceupied, with her children, a small farm near by, and carried on the same; and the capture of her two sons had of course, left the farm quite bare of men. Ethan walked moodily over to Mrs. Robbins’ house. He was welcomed warmly by the two wemen, but received their greeting with so much embarrassment, that they perceived that something was wrong. ‘*What on ‘arth’s the matter with ye, Ethan?” asked the old lady, cocking back be head so that she could pecr at him through the spectacles which usually abode some ways down her nose ; ‘‘ you’re shorter ’n’ pie-crust, seems to me.*’ “ Perhaps,’’ said Miss Robbing, with a small smirk, ‘‘ he didn’t wanttocome. ’Taint ne- necessary to come here unless you enjoy it, Mister Balch ’’ ‘: Weil, weil!’’ expostulated the disconso- late Yankee, ‘don’t go to plaguin’ a man when he’s in trouble a’ready. I didn’t want to come, and it’s the fust time; and you know it,Marthy. But ’twasn’t cos I wasn’t glad to see you.” ‘Is pose I might jest as well out with it. Them darned British has ketchod the boat, and Peleg and Zack along with it An outburst of lamentation from the women interrupted the further progress of the tale, which Ethan's ewkward attempts at consola. tion did not avail toquench. They gradually recovered themselves, however, and proceeded | to inquire how it happened. “It was,”’ Ethan said, “‘ by meansof a well- known row-galley belonging to Admiral Har- dy’s flag-ship, the Ramilies, soventy-four, which had already captured many small eoasting crafts, and which had booty, in the present instance, by ‘snakin’ out,’ a3 he described it, with joint use of sails and oars, the fair breeze with which the Mar- tha (as Ethan’s boat was named,) had set sail, having unexpectedly died away nearly toacalm ” Miss Martha Robbins having cried a good deal, did now, as womankind are often apt to do, experience a sudden and not very reasun- able reaction in anger, and chose to insinuate, first, that her lover bad cunningly avoided any personel risk to himself by sending her brothers off alono with the boat; and, second- ly, that anybody who hadn't brains enough to keep him from such losses as that was hardly likely to make a thrifty or prosperous help- mate. These aspersion Ethan vigorously repelled, asserting that the boys had chosen to go to- gether, Both desiring to visit New London: and that, as three were not necessary for maneging the boat or selling thecargo, be had given them their own way; and so to the lat- ter part of the accusation he inquired— **T want to know it you think a man ort to hey brains enough to know exactly when it's agoin’ to fall cali out on the Sound ten hours ahead?” But Miss Robbins being, as we have insin- uated, a womanly woman, vouchsafed no an- swer to these considerations, which were urged by way of argument—argument being a thing totally unknown and unintelligible to the majority of the female sex—and of the male, too, fur that matter. And she accord- ingly said over again what che had said be- | fore, rather more loudly and earnestly; and having thus refuted Ethan in the discussion, she informed him that unless he could get her brothers out of the captivity inte which he had been the means of their falling, he need not look upon her face again. Ethan remonstrated, and even Mrs. Robbins secured its | THE WEEKLY STAR. This excellent Family and News Journal —con taining a greater vantety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is publisheden Satur- day morning. 81 a00ee OO sa 16 8 U™ Caan, rvvariazry ry apvance. iF*Single (im wrappers) can be procured at the counter, ly after the Prd. the paper. Price—Tarer Cents PostMasTERs who act as agents will beallowed 2 commission of twenty per cent. We skip over to the next day at a little past noon. At that time there slowly out of Mystic river, taking the insi be- tween Ram Island and the mainland, a sail- boat, heavily laden and managed by two men. With a fine breeze from the west of north, they steered along, close-hauled, aud hugging the shore, until they had passed Long Point, perhaps a third of the distance between tho mouth of Mystic and New London Light. They could not see distinctly the 1 mills and towering spars and rigging of Sir Thomas ae ficet, aiding at single anchor inside of Fisher’s istand: the two seventy fours looming up in the warm atr, and led, as rascal pbs smaller Orpheus and Oculus frigates, an two or three -brigs and sa ioe ai “il Al passing Long Point, the sailboat stood rather fare ers to sea. * Don’t bear — fur, father,’’ said Ethan—for he and Mr. Balch, senior, consti- tuted the boat’s crew—“They’ll smell a rat!” “No they won't, my son,” said the old gen- tloman, luffing a little, however ‘They doa’t give us no credit fur knowin’ how to han dle a boat; I reckon they'll have to allow wo kin manage a frigate, though!"’ The two men now intendly regarded the enemy’s vessels. "Twould bo a dredful thing ef they shouldn’t undertake to ketch ys,’ said Ethan, apprehensively. “What in thun der should we say to Commodore Decatur '”’ ‘There they be, Ethan!’ said the old ma his eyes brightening with excitement. “ still, set still, They’ve got glasses ; they’! see us. Make b’lieve you don't sco nothin’ on ’em!”’ And sure enough, as he spoke, thore shot out from behind the Rawillies the long, low, black row-galley, which had been the means of 80 many petty depredations along the coast. Hoisting a tapontt, and bracing sharp up, she steered, with a double impetus of sail and oar, straight across, in a direction to cut off the deeply-laden and slow-moving boat. “ Aint it a’most time to go about father ’”’ asked Ethan, after ten minutes of rather un- easy silence. ‘Don’t git worried, my son,”’ said the old gentleman, dryly ‘Your father has sailed a@ great many boats. We was to run ashoro with them two high trees in range, wasn’t we?” _ “Yes; there’s a pecled pole on the beac!, | jest at the spot.” | ‘Wal, I reckon we can see them fellow: | aboard the galley now,”’ said the elder Balch, | with a grin. ‘‘ You kin be just as frightene.! | 23 you please *’ And he pretended to espy the unfriendly | pursuers for the first time ; and with an elab ‘ orate display of terrified haste and awkward- ness, the boat was put about, and stecred | straight for the beach, now nearly half a mi!» ; distant | The English galiey hereupon, slightly v: rying her course, came in direet pursui Ethan and his father, as the foe approached | by way of maintaining the deception, crouche ! down so as to be out of sight, occasionaliy | poppin, up their heads for a moment, as } to watch tho cnemy, and quickly hiding the: again “ Peek~a-boo!"’ said Ethan as he leoked up fora moment. ‘We shall be bard agroun! in three minits, father. They’re a comin’ up hand over hand. There is the pole on the beach.’’ “Come well aft, Ethan,” said his father, ' Jet’s run her well on ” i, “Hallo, there, you d—d Yankee lubbers ! ’ j Bailed the n= lieutenant, now within fesiseg rods ‘If you beach the boat, we'll shoot you.”” | But‘almost as he spoke, the boat ran hea- | vily up against the sloping sandy beach, ani ; stuck fast. Tho two men, hastily tumbling | out, ran up the beach and disap; over | the steep sand-hills that bordered the shore The English galley grounded hard upon the sand, in full, pursuit. As she stopped, fifty American marines rose from bebind the crest of the sand-hills; poured in one close and | fatal volley, and rushing forward, overpow j ered the remainder of the crew. Nearly a third of their number were dead or desper- | ately wounded, and the lieutenant command- | ing and two or three more, were all, out of about thirty men, that remained unhurt. | “You've paid ruther more ’n’t’s wuth ‘said Ethan to the English officer, “even if ; you'd keteched that ’ere boat-load of cobbic | Stones ”” j And he pointed to the worthless cargo of | the sail boat, adding— { “IT reckon we’re even with you now, for ‘hooking that boat-load of garding sarse of mine, day before yesterday, and ketchin: ; them two fellers 1 The crest-fallen Englishman made no an : Swer, and old Mr. Balch reproved his son for | insulting people in trouble ; whereupon Ethan | discontinued bis attempts at conversation, } Saying that he could’nt help wanting to make | the captive commander comprehend the ex | features of the case. In the exchange of pisoners shortly nezo- tiated, the liberation of the Messrs, Robb ; was secured. The ill-fate of the row-galley } and its crew secured much safer coast { communication; and this fulfilment, through: | Ethan’s means, of the hard commands of hi- | lady-love, restored, and even enhanced th ; amicableness of the relations heretofore ex ng between them. Gunman Heavtuy —The Germansare seldom affected with consumption. The reason of this | aid to be that their lungs acquire strength by exercise in vocal music, which constitutes an essential part in their education. To this isalso added much mascular exercise an! frequency in the openair. It is a sort of religious duty with the Germans to spend a portion of their time in the gymnasium. The volume and strength of thetr lungs is attri butable quite as much to their muscular «> vocal exercise. Whoever has large ani strong lungs need never fear consumption, whether he be German or not There is much ventured a few mild expostulations, but all in | however, to be learnt from the Germans, in vain; the Yankee damsel’s blood was up, and physical point of view. They are a social, the discomfitted lover, not considering that it | unselfish, jolly race, and yet aze substantial was highly complimentary to him that his lady-love should take it for granted that he was ely able to rescue prisoners from the whole British iloct, pursued his homeward way in much dejection of mind. “I wish to gracious they’d ben fifty men in her??? he exclaimed ; ‘’twould a ben farst rate fun to jump up and gin ema volley, clust in??? . . Then, his keen Yankce intellect, pursuing the train of thought thus started, a scheme suggested itself to him whish seemed to pro- | mise him both a fair revenge, and the means | of liberating the two brethren of his obdurate mistress. - . Hastening homeward, he consulted with his father, aud after some difficulty eucceeded in gaining hisco-operation. Early next morn- ing, the two men; harnessing up the farm- horse, drove speedily over to New London, and procuring introductions from one or two geutlemen of standing in that city, whe bore witness to the trustworthiness and abilities of the bearers, they proceeded up the river to Norwich, near which place the American war vessels were moored. - With the customary formalities, they were admitted on board of the Macedonian, then Commodore Decatur’s flag-ship; and, hayi introduced themselves, and presented their testimonials, they proceeded to request his as- sistance in carrying out the scheme which they unfolded to him. a . After careful investigation and inquiry, the mode, time, and manner of proceeding was agreed upon, and Decatur promised that a sufficient number of marines should be at the appointed place upon the afternoon of the next day; and having partaken of the ro- {reshments which the itable sailor set be- fore them, the well gatisfiicd Yankeo farmers set out on their return. throughout. A Liror Komance.—Somefifteen years ag» a man 2nd bis wife came to this city from the mere rie wie — their child, « sprightly little boy. Vhile ¢ _ in the parchass of some articles the oul was mis sed, and although every effort was made t» find him, he was never heard of. Day before yesterday, Squire Morne received a letter fr: Texas written by a man on his death bed, wh. j acknoledged that he stole the child from it parents, and raised hima as his own son, and dying has hus left him all his property. Should this meet the eye of the parents—ii indeed they are living—they can obtain all the information from Mr. Horne to enable them to recover their lost son.—Memph: hig. A Propuecy.—The troubled political aspect of the times has brought out from its obsourity an old prophesy, which appeared in a maga zine towards the close of the last century,— in relation te the “ood old thirteen,” then jast united under a Constitution. Of course it is, as it indi toy from a source hostile to the “Spirit of °76." «“ When 7 (1) and (3) are changed from (3) to The wicked rebels will their race have run; For at that number, "tis doomed by Fate, They’l sptit In twain, and separate.”’ It was a prophetic vision that could soe in those dark days, that the Thirteen States would besome Thirty-one. The seer whosiw so mych, may have seen more. (Gp A libeller of tho fair sex says the wo men are all alike. ‘When they are maids they’re mild as milk; once make them wives, and they lean their backs against their mir riage certificate and defy you.’’