Evening Star Newspaper, June 23, 1856, Page 1

TOBLISHED EVERY AFTERRVOR. (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) At the Star Buildings, sorner o; Peansyl avenue and Fleventh toner ee By W. D- WALLACH, ‘Will be served to subscribers by carriers at STX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37 cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- scription price is THR EE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS ayearin advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12 cents a week. iP SINGLE COPIES ONE CBNT. LO SS Ebeniing (at : | : VOL. Vil. WASHINGTON, D. €., MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1856. NO. 1,053. OFFICIAL. ‘TReascRy DeraRtTMENT, May 28, 1856. Notice ts hereby given to the holders of the stock issued pursuant to the act of Congress of 22d July, 1816, 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 thereen will cease. This department will continueto purchase such stock prior to sald day of redemption, aad will pay therefor the following premium, in addition to the interest accrued to the day of purchase, with one day’s interest for the money to reach the vendor: Oa such stock received at the Treasury between the Ist day of June and the 3ist day cf July, in clusive, one-half of one per cent. on the amounts specified in the certificates ; On such stock received between the Ist and 31st days of August, one-fourth of one per ceat; And on such stock received after the 3ist day of Angust, the interest accrued thereon, and one day’s additional interest only, will be paid. Certificates of such stock transmitted under this notice must be duly assigned tothe United States by the party entitled to receive the pur- chase money; and when sent prior tothe Ist July the current half year’s interest mu t also be as- signed by the present stockholder, otherwise such interest will be payable as heretofore. And notice is further given to holders of other stocks of the United States that this department will purchase the same between the Ist day of June and the Ist day of December next, unless the sum of $1,500,000 shall be previously ob‘ained, and will pay for the same, in addition to the in- terest accrued 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 1542, a premium of 10 per cent ; On stock of the loans of 1347 and 1848.4 premium of 16 per cent.; And on stock issued under the act of 9th Sep- tember, 1850, commonly called Texan indemnity stock, 2 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 must also be assigned by the present stock- holder, otherwise the Interest for the half year to that day will be payable to him as heretefore. Payme:t for ali the foregoing stocks will be made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos- ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties eatitled to recelve the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, m29-dti2Nov Secretary of the Treasury. EASONABLE FURNITURE DRY ds.—Just receivedand on sale— 100 rolls superior and heavy 4-4 White and Red checkered contract Mattings These ae the best goods for the price ever offered for consa nption in this city 19 sheets wide, heavy, and elegant Floor Oil- cloths 18 sheets in assorted widths, at low prices lease 104,12 4and 164 Linen Damask Drug- get These goods are now much used for covering fine Carpet- while on the floor, and at the same time are a delightful summer Caroet. The widths are such as wili enable the purchases to lay them down at short notice 30 pi-ces assorted colors Bobbinet. for pretecting mirrorand picture frames and gas fixtures. 3) pieces very wide w it+ and colored Kose Lace for mosquito and fly nets 1 case assort d colors mosquito nets, very cheap lease brass Bed Arches, for suspending nets or dra; over beds, a new, convenient, desirable article, and ornamental 1 case dark green and dark blue Saade Linen, for darkening rooms. Colors warranted. Also, many other desirable novelties in furnt- tare dry goods, waich can only be found at our rooms. CLAGETT, DUDSON & CO. je 2eolw NTAL SURGERY. @. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN taken rooms at No. 448 Penns: vania avenue, will be happy to ser’ all who may stand in need of the ser- vices of a Dentist. His prices will be mode: end all work warranted jes HE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AT CAP SPRINGS, VIRGINIA, willbeopened for the reception of visitors on MONDAY ra the I6th day of of June. HAVING twenty-elgat days oe 35 oolered servanis balf price. ned has spared no expense in ob- taining the services of gentlemen to assist in the management of this place for the «pproaching season Visitors will be suppifed with Saratoga, Bedford, Chalybeate, and Alum Water from a spring in the neighborhood, said to be equal to tne Rockbridge Alum Springs. m2t-eolm T L. BLAKEMORE Prop’r. WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR'S LIQUID HAIR DYE ~KILFULLY APPLIED, AND SOLD Whole + sale and Retail at 61BBS’S Hair Dressing Es- tablisnment on Pennsylvania avenu*, between 9th and 10th streets, and under Willards’ Hotel, m 9-eo3m CASH PAID FOR RNITURE. P ERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having a surplus of Household Effects on band, will ind us prepared at all times to pur- chase theirentire stock, or such articles as they may wish to dispose of. Call and see BONTZ & COOMBS, feb 19-e0'f No. 369 7th st , bet. land K. ICE—ICE—ICE. SHADD’S ICE AND LAGER BEER DE- le POT, at the southwest corner of Third street and Pennsylvania avenue. The Ice used, known as Pettibone’s Isiand Ice, can be had at all hours and tn any quantity. The Lager Beer {is from Reading, Pennsylvania, and can be had by the barrel, quarter cask, or dozen, sent to any part of thecity. Orders left at the above place will be pcomptly attended to. B SHADD. je5-Im ae ee CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Fine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. ( YOLD SEALS, FOB AND VES? CHAINS, X FINEJEWELRY, SIL- VeR SPOONS, FORKS, GOBLETS, CUPS, &e., for sale at New York prices. KEPAIKING.—The Chronomet Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, Repeating, Musical, and other W <PCHES repairsd. Also, JEWELRY, &c No. 370 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR, betw'n Sixth aud Seventh streets, Browns’ Hote] bui.ding, sign of the GUO .VEN WATOHES, ap 39-tf Washington. N R. W. HENRY PALMER'S PIANO FORTE CLASSEs, Five Dollars Per Quarter Apply at GEORGE HILBUS’S Music Depot, Penwsy:vania avenue mar 14-tf #£OK MOUNT VERNON. Or TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.—FARE, ROUND TRIP, $t; FROM ALEXANDRIA 75GEN TS.—The steamer THOMAS COLLYER leaves Wasaing- ton at 9 and Alexandria at 9% o’clock. Coaches leave the Capitol for the boat ats o'clock. Coach fare 10 cents. Persons wishing the coaches will leave their residence with George & Thomas Parker Refres ments on the hoat. ‘ apiw SANMPL GEDNEY, Captain Se ee NER ¢ d STEAMER GEORGE WASHING )™ willdepartat the follow- iwave Alexandria 736,931 YG “sre Washington...8, 10, 1: api ee FOB CORBON, Capiaia. Auction Sales. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEL LE OF A NEAT Frame Heuse and Lot near the Capitel.—by virtue of a deed in trust, bearing date on the 13:h day of December, 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A 3, No 92, folios 221, et seq. the subscriber will sell, at public sale,on MONDAY, the 30th day of June, 1856, at 6% o’cloeck P. m, on the remises, part of Lot No. 12, in Square No 721, r iting about 13 feet 6 inches on Ist street east, between C and D streets north, by 115 feet to an alley, with the improvements, which consist of a neat ard substantiallv built two-story frame dwel- ling House. containing all the usual conveniences. ‘erms of sale: $300 cash; the residue in six and twelve months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, secured by a deed of trust «n the premises; and if not complied with in five days after the sale the roperty will be resold, on one week's notice, at the risk and expense of the purchaser. All coaveyancing at expense of purchaser. CHAS. 3 ALLACH, Trustee. je 19-eo&ds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. . By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. Positive PUBLIC SALE OF VALUA- 1. mear the corner of 6th street Wwest.—The subscriber will offer at public sale, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of June, 1955, at 6% o’clock p m, on the Premises, part of Lot No. 1, in square No. 461, fronting 22 feet on Penn- sylvania avenue, near the corner of 6th street west running back with that width to norto B street w th the improvements, which consist of a well and substantially bui.t Brick Building, covering the enti.e let, pester 8 a large and capacious store-room and comfortable dwelling-house, with all the mcdern improvements, &c ‘The above property is among the most valnable in the city, being in tbe immediate vicinity of the National pry open hotels and the most busi- ness part of the city, and sa large interest on its value. and ice nas of the best opparta sities to Capitalists for investment. The store is at pres- ent occupied by E. Tucker & Co , asa hardware store Terms of sale: Qne third cash; and the bal- ance in6, 12. 18, 24,30, and 36 months, for notes bearing interest from the day of sale, secured by deed in trust upon the property, and if not com- plied with in five days after the sale, the preperty will be resold, upon one week’s notice. at the risk and expense of the purchasers All: onveyanc- ing at the expense ofthe purchasers. Title indis- putable and sale positive CHAS 8S. WALLACH, Trustee. je 19-d&ds JAS. C. MeGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. RUSTEES’ SALE OF DESIRABLE House and Lot en 13th street at Public Auction.—On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June 10h, at 6% o'clock, on the premises, by vir- tus of a deed of trust dated February 3d, 1953, and duly recorded in Liber J. A.S., No. 52, folios 153, 154, 155, and 156, one of the land records for Washington county, the subscriber will sell at yublic auct‘on, to the oe bidder, part of Lot No. 26, in Square No 250, beginning for the same on 13th street, at the southeast corner of »aid lot, and running thence north sixteen fret, ttence west th'rty feet, thence north ore foot ten inches, thence west ~ixty six feet, thence south onthe L.ne of the public alley seventeen feet ten inches, and thence east ninety-six feet to the place of be- ginning, together with the improvements, which consist of a very neat and we'l-built two-story and basement frome dwelling house, with a back building Terms: One third cash; the residue in sixand twelve months, with Interest, secured to the satis- faction of the Tru tees If the terms of sale are not complied with within five days thereafter, tue Trustees reserve the right to resell at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. JNO. W. MckIM, Trustees. RICHARD #4 CLARKE ° . m7-lawkds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. ("The abeve sale is further po:tponed until TUESDAY AF TERNUON, July Ist, Fann NCKIM NO.W c! . RICHARD 8 CLARKE.} ‘Trustees. jeli-tawads JAS.C McGUIKE, Auct’r, By F N BOTELER Auctioneer RUS TXE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Real Estate Alevander Keech and others, vs. Eleanor H Callis and Anthony Addison, in the Cirenit Court for Prince Gcorge’s county, sitting as a Court of Equity. By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for Prinee George’s county, sitting as a Court of q ‘ity, passed on the nineteenth day of February, eigheen hunded and fifty six, in the above cause, the ucdersigned, as ‘Trustees, will expose to public sale, to the highest bidder, on THU RS- DAY, the 3d day of aay next, if fair if not, on the next fair dav thr cer, onthe premises, the rtion of the REAL ESTATE of which the Ine Henry A Callis died seized and possessed, con- saining (by a survey made under this decree) one hundred and sixty acres, more or less. ‘his land has been civided by the surveyor, as will ap,ear by a plat, which will be exhibited on the day of sale by the frustees, into three lots—Nes 1. 2 and 3—Lot No. | contains thirty sixand one fifth acres, more or less; Lot No. 2 contains sixty-four and four-fifth acres, more or less; and Lot No.3 contains fif y niue acres, more or less ‘Tre lots will be offered in the order of their numbers—the purchaser of Lot No. 1 having the privilege of taking the second and third lot« atthe same price, athisoption,&c Kach lot contains about one- third arable land, the other two-thirds being heavily timb red. ‘The soll is fine, and admira- bly adapted to the produce of any crop raised in the neighborhood ‘The whoe Lab wo is a ae- sirable purchase for capitalists. ‘Ihe land lies about six miles from Washington, and three from Alexandria Ferry, and adjoins the lands of Messrs. Thomas Berry, Col Maddux, Gecrge Welker, ard others. The ‘irustees deem it unnecessary to give any further description. ‘Those desiring to purchase will be shown the premises by Mr. J. E Thomp- son. residing at ‘ sige fe The society of the neighborhood Is excellent, and churches of different donominations within two or three miles The terms of sale, as prescribed by the decree, are as follows: One-third of thepurchase mon- ey to be paid in cash onthe so sale, or cn the day of the ratification thereof by the court; and the residue in equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest from the day of sale, to be securet by the bonds of the pur- chaser or purchasers, with securities, to be ap- proved by the undersigned, bearing interest from the day of sale, thei: date, at six, twelve and eighteen months, as aforesaid ihe Trustees have the privilege, by the decree, to vary the terms of sale, if in their judgment, they deem it expecient and proper. a Seat em el CONTE * C. SMITH KEECH, are F.N. BOTELER, Auctioneer. Upper Marlboro’ May 14, 1856. je 9-2awids BAJOU’S KID AND OTHER GLOVES. Fre H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGESTREET, Georgetown, has received, from New, York, ladies Bajow’s KID @LUVES, white, black and colored; gents. do do ; ladies and gents Jatf ta Silk and Lisle Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment of bleached and brown Cotton Hose, all qualities; bleacned, 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 get- ting a good article as cheap as the same quality be bought elsewhere. beg i-u 7 JOHN H. 8MOOT. “THE MARRIAGE GUIDE.” ARRIAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAL BIs- tory of Generation, for the use of married Persons and those about to marry, of both sexes; lee, 81. “THE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS,” in health and isease, from infancy to old age, with the treatment of all their derangements; for every =" own private use; with colored plates; 4 POPULAR TREATISE UN VENERFAL. Diseases; their cure and prevention; for private “yi with colored plates; price, $1. HE MATRON'S MANUAL OF MID- wifery and the Diseases of Pregnancy and Chlld- he for every female’s owa private use; price THE DISEASES OF WOMEN Causes and Treatinent pig Any of the Books can be had of the waeets ALEX. ADAMSON mar 22-30 7th street, opposite Post Oiice. DR. J. THOKNE, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, Corner 13th st. and New York avenue, ss WASHINGTON, D.C. i Office hours—8 to 10,2104, to 10, m7-3m* Houses, &c., for Rent and Sale. EXCURSIONS, &c. RARE CHANCE—THE STOCK AND Fixtures ofa Ses Fancy Store for sale, on see te sea es i moderate terms. ‘he Jocation is excellent, being situated on 7th street, between 6 and H streets. For particulars enquire at he Plumb Gallery. N_ B.—If not disposed of by the 20 h instant, timely notice will be given of its being offered at auction. je 13-«f INE DWELLING FOR SALE.—A SUB- stantial Brick Dwe ling on the corner «f F and Tenth streets, (Is'and ) The lot fronts 75 feet on F street by a depth of 12 feet, to an alley 30 feet wide, and contains nearly 10,600 feet of ground, highly ornamented with fruit and shade trees ‘The House contains six rooms, wide pas- sage, and fine portico infront; also,a back build- ing, and an excellent kitchen and cellar, war- ranted free from dampness at all seasons of the pa Also, a complete and well finished Milk cuse, suitable for any ove desirous of establish- ing a dairy; smoke house and stable, anda pump of pure water belonging to the premises. Title indisputable For terms apply oa the premises; to F A. HARRY, near Willards’ Hotel; or to WM. F. BAYLY, Penna. avenue, between 11th and 12th streets. (inte ) je ll-eotw UILDING LOTS FOR SALE—A VA- riety of Building Lots in all parts of the city. at reasonable prices and on accommodating terms, Enquire of the subscriber at John K. Kendall’s office, next door to W. B. Todd’s, Hat Store, Pennsylvania avenue, third floor, front room. ap 2i-e03m DAVID MYERLE. OR SALEOR RENT—A THREE-STORY brick House, No. 253, on F street. standing on avery deep lot ranning back to a wide alley, on which are extensive back buildings For terms apply at 462 Sixth street, between D and E. je 7-eolm* VALUABLE BUSINESS STAND FOR RENT .—The store situated on the corner ef 12th and B streets, near the Canal, fermen occu- pied by Sengsteck & Clark. This store is well known to be one of the best grocery stands In the city. To a good and punctual tenant the rent will be moderate. For terms, &c , apply to the subscriber at No. 355 K street, opposite Franklin Row. FRANCIS HANNA. jed-eott ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. I have for sale a large number of Bulding Lots in different parts of the city, very favorably located either for residences or business. Ap- ly to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attorneyat Law, RB. 40, Louisiana avenue, near 6th street. m5 eo T PRIVATESALE —EIGHTEEN SMALL building lots for sale, corner of L street and New Hampshire Avenue, near thecircle, First Ward, rangin, rice from 80 to 160 dollars each. Termsfrom5to 15 dollars permonth Par- tles purchasing with the view of building thereon. lumber or bricks (at market prices) to the amoun! of 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured by deed of trust on the Ee Title indispu- table. For any other information apply to H. PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., bet. 18th & 19th ats. ap 10—3m OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf OR PRIVATE SALE —A VERY NEAT, convenient, three story frame House, with a deep lot laid olf as a flower garden| The above house contains ten rooms, all private; a side alley, and the priviledge of aback alley ‘rhe above house {s situated on the north side of Mas- sachusetts avenue, between 4th and 5th streets, No. 504. For turther information please call as above. Possession given inafew days. If the above is not sold in a few days it will be for rent. ap 30-tf PAOTECTIUN AND INDEMNITY FROM LOss BY FIR Subscribed Capital and Surplus... ..81,359,151 13, FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUR- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. Office northwest corner Pen mia avenue and 17th street, Washin ity, D.C. GTA eMeye OF BUSINESS FROM THE 1ST ay of August to the 3lst day of Dec mber, 1855: 4m -unt received in ma-ine premium:. .§6®,242 31 Do fire premiums. + 39,908 82 Tova! premiums for five months... ICBLASL 1% CAPD! ceeesee cerereereeeeeeeees +250,000 00 1,358,151 13 In ed a3 follows: fonds of Alleg' county, Pittsburg, and Philate! 78.721 66 Hailroai bo ds, cost 33,400 vv Leans on fi st mort, Do =tocks, col'aver Cash in bank and on ha Capita’ subser, bed. Premium notes, 0 Due trom agents ( 59,950 00 Total amount of losses reported to Ist Ja Pire Manne. 3000 00 4,666 66 DIRECTORS. Hon. Thos. B. Pirrence, Charles Dingee, Georee H. Arm trong, Thomas Manderfield, Cha A Rub. am, now R. Helmb ota, Geowge Helmb old, F. Ca-rol! Brewster, jams E. Neat, Isaac Leech, Jr. THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President. EDWARD R HELMBOLD, Becretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. Charles Wa ter, No. D street. Jno, M. Thornton, corner First surect and Virginia avenue, James Williams, No. 22 Four-and a half street. MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt. J. P. Levy, No. 474 Pennsylvania avenue, GENERAL SUPERINT&NDENT. John Thomason, 33 of this Company will compare fa vorab'y with the most successful of s:milac institu tions tu the United States. From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five months, up t+ Jet Januay, 1956, the ptenvums receives amounted to the large sum of one bundred and eight thow and, e hundred and fifty-one dollars, with only forty six hundred aad six’y-six dolla s losses reported. Wich these evidences of success and good man- azement,” the directors feel justified im soliciting a shave of public patronage, blievin, that the sre. my Offered is amyle, and that all ‘aur cla ms will be adjusted more according to equily ‘han legal techni- calvies, Wuth a view of affording ample indemaity to the public, the company have deposited with MX&SSKS UUNUAN, SHERMAN, & CO., OF NEW YORK, THEIR BANKERS, Cash and premium xotes to provide an accruirg Trust Fund of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, To be held by them as additional security to policy holders for the payment of losses, . The company is prepared to issue policies aga log< or dama se by fireon DWELLINGS, FUKN TURE, MILLS, MANUFACT. RIKER, WARE- OUSES, all deseriptions of BUILDINGS, and their contents, or all ki of MERCHANDISE, transported by VESSELS, STKAMBOATS, CA- NAL BATS, RAILROADS, and the usual con- veyances Co or from any portion of EUROPE and AMERICA, and the hulls of STEAMSOATS jum will be a3 low as other companies, and in fixing them every improv. ment in construction and a rangement will b. taken into consideration. All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid. Office northwest ¢ rer Pennsy!vania avenue and Seventeenth street, Wa-hington city, D.C. Insurance may also be effected at the Home Office, Northwest corner Walnul and Second Strects, Phila- delphia. Also, atthe Com a.y’s«flices: New York — A W Th mpson, No 10 Wa'l street. Boston— Oliver Brewster, No 4 Siate street Paltimore— B. H. Riebardson, No 72 Haltimore street. Circin- ratt—Taylor & Anthony Charleston—J. H Tay- lor, No. 121 B. Pay street. New Orleans—Ha ma> Doane. Montgom*ry—Alberi W liiams. Mobile— A. C. Wangh. Pitt-burg—T. J Hunter, No. 90 Water street Savannati- A. Wi'bur, 3 street. Augueta—Girardey, Whyte « Marcus A. Bell. Trenton—Nair & . Fond di Robert A Baker. Vicksburg—J. Putnam Bui —A Rarker. M+mphis- W. E Milton. Detroit —Thomas fa'mer & Son Milwaukie—A Wellington Hart. Wellsburg, Virg ni Brown, jr. Erie, Peamsyivavia—Alien A Craig. Wyoming, eset fi ia R C. Smith. Louis- a. Uimbe ee. Na-hvile— Je nee c iber principal ctr eof he zed officers of ue com jel4-lyt AMERICAN RIFLEMEN, TO PINEY POINT. HE’ AMERICAN RIFLEWEN HAVING eompleted their arr ngements, now take pleasure in announcing to, their friends and the public generally, that they have chartered the swift and splendid Steamer POWHATAN, for the purpose of giving one of their Excursions to that favorite watering-plac e, PINEY POINT, on TUESDAY, June 2th This will afford s'rangers as well as citizens, who hav@never been upon our majestic river and bay, an opportunity of viewing the beautiful scenery, Fort Washington, end in the distance the ha'lowed spot where rests the remains of that great man who was ‘first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his coun'rymen.’? roi ited have been made witb the Cap- tein of the boat to be at Piney Point at 3 o’clock, when any one bate | to partake of theh spitali- ties of the mansion, the invigorating bath, or the delicacies of the season, a fine opportunity will be afforded It gives us pleasure to state that arrangements have a made with Co!. Dix, (the proprietor, ) snd the ball room willbe bri'liantly Iighted and thrown open, when the admirers of Terpsichore can amuse themselves till early the next morning; after resting several hours, will take the boat for Washington which will arrive early in the after- noon. The boat will leave her wharf at the foot of Eleventh street at § o’clock ; will stop at Alexan- dria at 33g o’clock Being desirous cf giving satisfaction to our patrons, we have (positively) limited the number of our ti. kets to be sold, and the Committee have determined on no account to permit no improper persons on board of the steamer Arrangements have been made to have Omni- buses in waiting toconvey personsfrom the Navy Yard and Georgetown to the boat; also, for their conveyance to their homes on the return of the Excursion. The Ritiemen have fixed the price of tickets for the round tripat the low rate of TWO DOLLARS, admitting a Gentleman and two Ladies; to be had of the Committee, or at the boat on the morn- ing of the Excursion. A fine Band is engaged for the Excursion Refreshments, including dinner and supper, will be provided by an experienced caterer, atcity rices. - Commuttee of Arrangements. Lieut Robt T Knight Corp Jno Y Donn Sergt Wm Gibson Priv H Kidwell “AJ Williams ** Ges McKean “ Wm H Fuss je 20-3 FIFTH ANNUAL PIC NIC EXCURSION BOONE RIFLE CORPS, TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, will take place on TUESDAY, June 24th. 1856. HE UNDERSIGNED COMMITTFE, IN making the above announee- ment in behalf of the Boone Rifle, Corps, heartily thank their friends for the encour- agement extended to former effors of the kind, proinise enjoyment to all who may favor them with their patronage on this occasion The Steamer GLORGE. WASHINGTON will leave her Washington wharf at 14 o’clock, Navy Yard at 2¥,and Alexandria at 3 p.m ; and re- turning at the usual hour, will touch at each of those places. Esputa’s Cotillon and Brass Band las been en- gaged, and the services of an experienced caterer secured for the occasion. Tickets—cdmitting a Gentleman and two La dies—ONE DOLLAR. C -omitiee of Arrangements. Lieut Hei = N Ober, Sergt Benj Suit, Lieut Ches Sanderson, Corp! Wm O°’Bennell, Ensign W B Dotbins, Wiillam Howell, ¥erzt T Robinson, je 20-3 PUBLIC NOTICE. NICS, EXCURSIONS, OR PRI- VATE PARTIES. HE UNDERSIGNED TAKE GREAT pleasure in informing his nu- merous friends and the public gen RSs erally that he has, at all times,a number of large and comfortable OMNIBUSES for their accommodation, and at a moderate charge Applications may be made to ei‘her of the un- dersigned, George & Thos Parker, or to John T. Kulmon WM. WHALEY, Proprietor JNO.M HOLBROOK, Ag’t. {I~ Aline of stages leave Washington every Tuesday, Thureday and Suturday at 5 o’clock a. m , for Fairfax, (C H.,) Aldie, and Middleburg. Passe gers will please ‘eave their namee at Dy #on’s Drug Store, corner Pa. avenue and 12th st. je L1-im* TO PIC REMOVAL. R.MUNSON HAS TAKEN AND FITTED up the house formerly occupiea by Mejor Robert Keyworth, No. 338 Pennsylvania avenue, and is now ready to fulfil bis old engagements and make new ones. Dr M_ is still making those beautiful continuous Gum Teeth, called Allen s Patent, for the excel ency of which over all other styles of teeth, many now wearing them in this city, will cheerfully vouch. There isone Dentist in this city who has been infringing the patent, and made a bad imitation of ®, against whom | here by caution the public N. B Whenever a Dentist speaks against Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum Teeth, when properly constructed, itis because he is ignorant of the process, incom: ¢tent to make the work, or is unwilling to pay ior the patent. Dr. M. ts now extracting teeth without pain by a new and perfectly safe process References as in former advertisement. je 16-tf AGENCY OF THE | Alliance Insuranee Co. of Philadelphia, Capital....00...++0++++++8300,000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Company, consisting of Bonds and Mortzazea on unencumbered real eatate $110,604 00 Stocks of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Onah on band 81,56 30 Bills reeeivable, consisting of Marine notes and short loans $26,948 70 Stock uotes 914,386 00 61,339 70 $219,420 00 Whole receipts for premiums during the year $172,812 05 Paid for losses aud expenses during the year 71,133 04 P.M. MORIARTY, President. J. MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. THE GREAT WESTERN FIRE INSUB- ANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA. Capital #500,000. Charter Perpetual. DIRECTORS. Charles C. Lathrop, 532 Spruce street. Alexander Whilden, merchant, 14 North Front street. John C. Hunter, firm of Wright, Hunter & Co. KE. Tracey, firm of Tracey & Baker. John R. McCurdy, firm of Jones, White & McCurdy. Isaac Hazlehurst, attorney and counsellor. James B. Smith, firm of Jas. B Smith & Co. ‘Theo. W Baker, firm of Tracy & Baker. R.3. Walton, 360 Market street Thomas K. Limerick, 534 Spruce street. John J. Baker, Goldsmith’s Hall. CHARLES C LATHROP, President. THOMAS K. LIMERICK, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this, no charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J.E.Kendal!, over R. Morrow’s Exchange Office first door West of W. B. Todd’s Hat Store, on Pennsylvania avenue. - m27 3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. GAUZE MERINO AND SILK UNDER- SHIKTS AND DRAWERS. NOTHER AND VERY LARGE SUPPLY of Gentlemen’s Underdress this day opened, of every variety of size and quality, such as— Gauze Silk SHIRTS and DRAWERS Do Merino Do Do Do Cotton Do Do Do Thread Do Do Do Shaker Do Do Also, a full supply of Linen and Jean DRAW- ERS, of gold quality and styles. It wili be recollected that we buy exclusively for cash, and that ws offer the best goods at the lowest and uniform prices, at STEVENS’S m 16-tf Salesroom, Browns’ Hotel. Ce re tices aoe cite eae ad cede el if beste STEAMER GEURGE PAGE 18S now runningregularly between niet and ‘Afexan ia at the, following hours: Leave Alexandria 4%, 8, 10,12, 24, 1M, and 6 o'clock. Leave Washington 6, 9, It Ly, Be, o% and 7 oclocy. eTEtS Le-BBIUE, Cepisla. . mar EVENING STAR. Book Notices. Racugn axp toe New Worip. A Trip to the United States and Cuba. Translated from the French of Leon Beauvallet. New York : Edwards & Dix. (For sale in this city by Franck Taylor.) Here we have, in delicate green binding, the impressions of Mons Beauvallet in regard to the New World, and also the history of the celebrated Rachel trip, told with epigramma- tic French smartness Mons. Beauvallet is witty, but he is not wise; and his impressions will not be likely to give his countrymen a very accurate idea of us. In his amusing im- pudence, indeed, facts are of no consequence, and when told by him that Nova Scotia is ag the entrance of New York harbor, or that the practice of telling the hour at sea by striking a bell is an American monstrosity, we listen with unperturbed equanimity, that thin- skinned sensitiveness which is so goaded by the more studied malignity of English tourists being no ways affected by the piquant rattle of our Frenchman. The book is eminently readable. Tae Haviic; orn, Tar Saegproup in Ter Waters A Tale of Humble Life on the Coast of Schleswig. Translated from the German of Biernatski, by Mrs George P Marsh. With a biographical sketch of the author. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. (For sale in this city by Gray & Ballantyne.) This is a charming translation of an author now for the first time introduced to American readers. A new and interesting phase of society is presented in this elegant translation, and the reader finds himself introduced to the physical geography of a country, of which he before scarcely knew the existence. Tar Bunsny Papers. (Second series.) Irish Echoes. By John Brougham, author of A Basketof Chios. With designs New York: Derby & Jackson this city by Taylor & Maury ) Who has not heard of John Brougham, the versatile actor, editor, play-wright, and au- thor? The work before us, as might be ex- pected, abounds in felicitous delineations of Irish character, but shows marks of being hastily thrown together. Considering the multifarious occupations of the author, we only wonder that the book is as good as it is Tae CamEL, aISs OncganizaTion, Hapits AnD Use, considered with reference to his in- troduction into the United States By Geo P. Marsh. Boston: Gould & Lincoln. (For sale in this city by Gray & Ballantyne ) This little work gives much information, communicated in a pleasant, readable man- nerin regard tothis useful animal and the attempt to introduce it for domestication in this country. Tue Op Vicaracr. By Mrs. Hubback, au- thor of “The Wife’s Sister,’ ‘* May and December,”’ &2. New York: Fet dge & Co. (For sale in this city by Taylor & Maury.) This is another of the semi-religious novels, and, like most of its class, the sermonizing spoils the novel, aud there is no novelty about the sermonizing Tho publishers have done their part nandsomely, Tue Wire's Triats. A Novel. thor of ** The Jealous Wife.” Fetridge & Co. Taylor & Maury ) This work is distinguished by the same live- liness of style and interest of plot as “The Jealous Wife.” From Taylor & Maury we have the London Quarterly Review for April. In the article on ‘‘ Modern Painters’’ some hard blows are dealt to Ruskin. An interesting description of the leviathan steamship, the “ Great East- ern,’’ is given in the article headed ‘The The article on (For salein By the au- New York: (For sale in this city by Triton and the Minnows.” “The Peace, and its Effects on the Condition of Turkey,” is a not over jubilant review of the results of the late war with Russia. This seems to be a valuable number. FromMr Charles Emerson, the Washington agent, we have parts five, six, and seven of ‘*The Western World Lllustrated,”’ heretofore noticed in our columns. The engravings in the numbers before us are, if possible, even more exquisitely beautiful than the preceding ones. From Joe Shillington we have received “Female Life in New York City,” with nu- merous illustrations. ee Tux Pic AND THE MockiNe Birp.—Mr. (oss, in the history of the birds of Jamaica, gives an amusing account of the mocking bird. The hogs are, it seems, the creatures that give him the mostannoyance They are ordinarily fed upon the inferior oranges, the fruit being shaken down to them in the evening ; hence they acquire the habit of resorting to the orange tree for a lucky windfall. The mock- ing bird feeling nettled at the intrusion, flies down and begin pecking away atthe hog with allits might. Piggy, not understanding the matter, but pleased with the titillation, gently lies down and turns up his broad side toenjoy it The poor bird gets in agony of distress, pecksand pecks again, but increases the en- joyment of the luxurious intruder, and is at last compelled to give it up. Ee Some bilious, bellicose Canadian edi- tor pitches into our American women after the following atrocious fashion Look at the women ; charming at sixteen, faded at twenty, toothless at twenty-five, hide- ous at thirty, dividing their time between their-rocking-chairs and their beds, incapable of exertion, incompetent to exercise, ever ail- ing, listless, lazy, straight up and down, like an old-fashioned clothes-pin, making up the deficiency of their own developments with whalebone, cotton and bran. Are these the things to suckle heroes? The race has dete- riorated, and is dwindling away ; and but for the constant introduction of new and healthy blood from immigration, would disappor in a century. i> Ina chancery suit, one of the counse! describing the boundaries of his client’s jand said, in showing the plan of it, ‘we lie on this side, my lord.”’ The opposite counsel then eaid, ‘and we lie on that side.”” The chan- cellor, with a ood-humored grin, observed, «Tf you lie on both sides, whom will ye have me believe?” —_+—+_—_— Mourner—‘ What shall I do, Caroline? I’m worried almost todeath I shan’t be able to gointo colors this season, for doctor says Rueben can’t possibly live long.”’ _ Caroline,.(a maiden of uncertain aze)— « Just like those men; there’s no depending on them.”’ | % Why don’t you buy a. thingumpbol and what-do-you-call it your sidewaik x hit every morning?’ asked one neighbor of en- otber . Pe eT gat i ain't got no,what jhis- name to buy it with,”’ rep! the ni . p | He is afraid of losing bis of brains? T! fi THE WEEELY STAR. This excellent Family and News Journal —com taining a greater variety of Interesting reading thas can be found in any other—is published om Satur - day morning. TERMS. ocereceseeecseeee SL PostMasTERs who act as agents will beallowed commission of twenty per cent. mediate! MR. BROWN’S MISHAPS. Mr. Eliphalet Brown was a bachelor of thir~ ty-five, or thereabout; one of those men who seem born to pass through the world alone. Save this peculiarity, there was nothing to distinguish Mr. Brown from the multitude of other Browns who are born, grow up, and die in this world of ours 1t chanced that Brown had occasion to visit a town some fifty miles distant on matters of business. It was his first visit to the place, and he proposed stopping for a day, in order to give himself an opportunity to look about. alking leisurely along the street, he was all at once accosted by a child of five, who ran up to him, erelaiming 4 “Father, [ want you to buy me some can- y.” ‘Pather'’” Was it possible that be, a bachelor, was addressed by that title? He could not believe it! ** Who were you speaking to, my dear?”’ he inquired of the little girl “I spoke to you, father,’ said the little one, surprised. * Really,” thought Mr Eliphalet Brown, “this is embarrassing.”’ ‘* T am not your father, my dear,’’ he said. “* What is your name?’ The child laughed heartily, evidently think- ing it a good joke. “What a fanny father ou are,” she said; ‘but you are going to uy me some candy?” “Yes, yes, I'M bay you a pound if you won't call me father any more,” said Mr. B , nervously. The little girl clapped her hands with de- light. The promise was all she remembered. Mr. Brown proceeded to a confectionery store, and actually bought a pound of candy, which he placed in the hands of the little girl. In coming out of the store they encountered the child’s mother ‘**Q mother,” gaid the little girl, “just see how much candy father bas bought me.” “You shouldn't have bought her so much at a time, Mr. Jones,” said the lady. “I am afraid she will make herself sick. But bow did you happen to get home so not expect you till night.” ‘* Jones—I[—madam,”’ said the embarrassed Mr. Brown, “ it’s all a mistake ; I ain’t Jones at all. It isnt my name. I am Eliphalet Brown, of W——, and this is the first time I ever came to this city.”’ ‘‘Good heavens! Mr. Jones, what has put this silly tale into your head? You have concluded to change your name, bave you’ ores oy it is your intention to change your wife ?’’ Mrs. Jones’s tone was defiant, and this tended to increase Mr. Brown’s embarrass- ment. | «I haven’t any wife, madam; I never had | any On my word as a gentleman, I never | was married quick? I did “And do you intend to palm this tale off upon me?’’ said Mrs, Jones, with excitement. i If you re not married, I'd like to know who jiaw | “I have no doubt you are a most ri ta- ble lady,’’ said Mr. Brown, -‘ and gee ture, from what you have said. that your {name is Jones; but mine is Brown meian, and always was.”’ * Melinda,”’ said her mother, suddenly t»k- ing the child by the arm, and leading her up to Mr. Brown, “ Melinda, who is this gentle- man?” “ Why, that’s father !’’ was the child’s im- mediate reply, as she confidingly placed her hand in his ‘-You hear that, Mr Jones.do you? You hear what that innocent child says, and yet you have the unblusbing impudence to deny that you are my husband! The voice of na- ture, aac | through the child, should over- | whelm you. I'd like to know if you are not her tatuer, why you are buying candy for her! I would like to have you answer that. But I presume you never saw her before in your life ” “I neverdid On my honor, I never did. I told herI would give her the candy if she woulda’t call =, any more.’ “You did, did you”? Brived your own child not to call you father! O, Mr. Jones, this is infamous! Do you intend to desert me, sir, and leave me to the cold charities of the world? and is this your first step ?"’ Mrs Jones was so overcome that, without any warning, she fell back upon the sidewalk in a fainting fit Instantly a number of persons ran to her ance Is your wife subject to fainting in thie way?’ asked the first comer of Brown. “I don’t know She isn’t my wife. I don’t know anyt about her ”’ “ Why, it’s Mrs Jones ain’t it” “Yes, but I’m not Mr, Jones ’’ “‘Sir,’’ said the first speaker, sternly, “ this is notime to jest. I trust that you are not the cause of the excitement which must have occasioned your wife's fainting fit. You had better call acoach and carry her home di- rectly.”’ Poor Brown was dumbfounded. “I wonder,” thought he, “whether it’s possible that I’m Mr. Jones without knowing it. Perhaps I’m really Jones, and have gone crazy, in consequence of which I fancy that my name is Brown. And yet I don’t think I’m Jones. In spite of all, I will insist that my name is Brown.”’ “Well, sir, what are you waiting for? It is necessary that your wife should be removed at once ill ‘oe order a carriage?” Brown saw that it was no use to protract the discussion by a denial. He, therefore, without contesting the point, ordered a hack- ney coach to the spot. “ Mr. Brown accordingly lent an arm to Mrs Jones, who had somewhat recovered, and was about to close the door upon her. ““ What, are you not going yourself?’’ “Why, no; why should 1?” “Your wife should not go alone; she has hardly recovered.”” | Brown gave a despairing glance at the crowd around him, and deeming it useless to make opposition where so many seemed tho- roughly convinced that he was Mr Jones, ful- lowed the lady in. * Where shall I drive?” said the whip. ‘sJ—I—I don’t know,’’ said Mr. Brown “ Where would you wish to be carried ?”’ ** Home, of course,’’ murmured Mrs. Jones. ‘* Where is that ?”’ asked the driver. *«I do not know,” said Mr Brown. “No 19 H— street,’’ said the gentleman already introduced, glancing contemptuously at Brown. a “ Will you help me out, Mr. Jones?” said the lady, ‘‘ I am not fully recovered from the fainting fit into which youreruelty drove me.’’ “ Are you quite sure that am Mr. Jones?” asked Mr. Brown with anxiety. “Of a Jones. | I - “Then,”’ sai ey . my se am. But if you will believe me, I was ly convinced this morning thet my name was Brown, and to tell the truth, I haven’t any recollection of this house.” _ Brown helped Mrs. Jones into the parior ; but, good heavens! conceive the astonish- ment of all, when a man was discovered seated in an arm-chair, who was the very fac simile of Mr. Brown, in form, and every other respect! « fd racious! F mpaeuinind the lady—“ which —which is my husband?” An explanation was given, the mystery cleared up, and Mr. Brown's pardon sought for the embarrassing mistake. It. was freely accorded by Mr Brown, who was quite deligh- ted to think that after all be was not Mr. Jones, with a ‘wife and-child to boot.» +4 » Mr. Bene thes anne visited ‘the place this ‘‘ Come rs’ happened. where y, dace. f - ig What animel has the greatest quastity hog, Of course, for be 5 s ia