Evening Star Newspaper, June 25, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, | fUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (BXCEPT SUNDAY,) At te Star Buildings, corner of Pennsylvente eurnue Fiewenth Street. { By W.D. WALLACH, Will be served to subsoribers by carriers at BIK 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 THREK DOLLARS AND FIF- TY CENTS a year in 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. D7 SINGLE COPIBS ONE CENT. OFFICIAL. Treasury DurantMant, May 28, 1856. Notice is hereby given to the holders of the stock issued pursuant to the act of Congress of 2d July, 1846, that such stotk is redeemable by its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the surrender of the eertificates thereof, on the 12th of November next, when interest thereon will c5ease. This department will continue to 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 for the 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 sertificates ; On such stock recelved between the Ist and 3ist days of August, one-fourth of one per cent; And on such stock reseived after the 3ist day of August, the interest accrued thereon, and one day's additional in*erest only, will be paid. Certificates of such stock mitted 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 yeer’s interest mu t also be as- signed by the present stookholder, otherwise such interest will be payable as heretofore. And notice {s 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 nert, 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 mon-y to reach the vendor, the following rates of premium: On stock of the loan of 1812, a premium of 10 per cent.; On stock of the loans of 1847 and 1848 a premium of 16 per cent.; And on stock issued under the act of 9th Sep- tember, 1550, commonly called Texan indemnity stock, 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 recetve the money; and if sent pre- vious to the Ist July, the current half-year’s in- tere«t must als be assigned by the py-sent stock- holder, otherwise the laterest for the half year to that day will be payable to him as heretefore. Paymeat for all the foregoing stocks wi!] be made by drafts oa the assistant treasurers at Bos- ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties eatitled to receive the money may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE, m 29-dtl2Nev Secretary of the Treasury. UMMER HATS.—TODD & CO., ARE daily recei @ additions io thelr stock stock of HATS, suitable for the warm —— They would particularly invite the mtion of purchasers to their White Brave French Felts, and several new kinds of ventilat- ing Straw Hats of East India manufacture, en- trely new in this market m23-std&eolm NOTICE. AVING DETERMINED TO CLOSE OUT my present business for the purpose of leav- ing the city, | will offer my stock at cost. Ladies going away for the summer Cope well to give mea call . TATE, No. 3i4 Pa. avenue, bet. 10th and 1ith sts. N.B—Aall ns indebted to me are respect- fully invited Pr ettle their accounts. ai je 17-e06t (intel& Union) DENTAL SURGERY. R. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN HAVING taken rooms at No. 443 Pennsyl- vania avenve, will be happy to serve all who may stand in of the ser vices ofa Dentist. His prices will be moderate, and all work warranted je 5-eotf WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR’S LIQUID HAIR DYE SKILFULLY APPLIED, AND SOLD Whole SO sale and Ketailat 61BBS’s Hair Dressing Es- tablisamerton Pennsyivania avenue, between 9th and 10:h sireets, and under Willards’ Hotel, m 9-eo3m CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE, ERSONS DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING or having s surplus of Household Effects on hand, will “fea us prepared at all times to pur- chase theirentire stock, or such articles as they may wish todispose of. Call and see BONTZ & COOMBS, feb 19-e0tf No. 369 7th st , bet. [and K. MORE RICH LACE MANTILLAS ND BLACK LACE SHAWLS —WE HAVE just received another lot of Lace Mantillas and black Lace Polats, which we find very scarce aad most desirable for the present warm season, and which we shall sell at much less than former ices. r SELLING OFF FOR CASH! ourentire stock of plain silk Mantillas, Stella bordered Shawls and Scarfs, and many fancy Dress Goods. We invite thi jal attention of the ladies in want of any of the above named ar- ticles, to call and examine them, as we have de termined to close ali eat this season and not carry tuem overto anether; therefore great inducements will be offered to purchasers. Delay not this rare chance if you want ict bargains COLLEY & SEARS, No. 523 7th street, 3 doors north of je Li-etw Pa. avenue. A RARE CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY. IFTY TO SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS per month may be made by the manufacture of an article in common demand, and from the sale of which at least one hundred per ceat may It canbe man: ured with little trouble in any famfly ; the materials are cheap; not over $10 or $15 dollars are required to start he Many persons in different parts of the country are now engaged in its manufacture, from which they are sos. handsome returns Fall directions and particulars for its manufae- ture will be sent toany part of the country on the be easily realized receipt of $1 Ad ty ERASTUS HOPKINS, je f-colms Washington, D. vu. “CHuICE #RUIT TREES FOR SALE. 10 000 APPLE TRES3, OF EXTRA ) growth and well assorted 5,000 PEACH TREES, forming a eom- plete assortment and well grown. A few very choice Dwarf PEAR TREES, of extra size ‘The above comorising « very cholceassortment of Trees were pf the late John H. King, tuey will be guaranteed to be what they are rep- resented Apply to W. Albert King, No. 36 south High street, Georgetown, D. CU, er at Valley Vii mM, one mille northwest of bones, aa joyues furnished on application BE. J. KING. Aiso, for sale, a few thousand very choice ROSES. Apply as above. BE. 5. K. mar li—tf COUGHS, COLDS, BRUARSENESS, &e. ERBONS isposed to Pulmonary Ade P tions find this the most trying season, owing to the suddun changes In tempersture; yet by a Little care, adopting werm clotuing and supply- lng themuselves with a good prescription or temedy they may easily ward off whet may else ove 8 erous winter companion. TY- EK'S COMPOUND GUM po apeiron bas been so long known and y a as one of our ae innocent, yet oe 1209 plea- sant, and (since the reduction in price,) econom!- Cal remedies, that it may be and used with the utmost confidence. It is sold at 25 Gents, or three bottles in one, 50 cents. Wholesale by PSTTERSUON & NAIRN aud STOTT «& ori i PEEL 2 SPnVE poscmene temo ia by s ; © Mr CISSELL *Soomiyenty DA. 3. THOKNK, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, Corner 13th st. aud New York venue, WASHINGTON, D.C Oldice Lours—8 to 10, ¥t04,8to 10. m7—3me | penneyivania avenue. Ebeniiig Star. VOL. VIL. T preved and unimproved Real Kstate the Island—Fourteen Dwelling Housesand rev- eral Bu Lots —By virtue of a deed in trust, bearing date on the Sth day of October, 1353, and recorded in Liber J. a S, No. 66, folios 108, et — ~ the subscriber will sell at public sale, on TAURSDAY, the 3d day of July, 1855, at6% o’clock p.m , on the , Lots Nos. 15, 16 17, 13, 1b. 22, 23, and 4, and ‘the north half of Lot No 25, in Squere No 543, with the improve- meats, which consist of fourteen comfortable and well-built Frame Dwelling Houses. The above property is located partly on Third street west, between south K and L streets, and partly on south K street, between Third and Four- and-a-half streets, in a ravid!y improving part of thecity. The several dwelling houses will be soid se, tely, with the ground appertaining to each, and the building lots will be subdivided to suit , and sale offers a rare and fa- vorable opportunity to persons desirous to obtain dweilings or to build or invest. ‘The terms of sale will be one-third cash, and the balance in 6, 12, and 18 months, for no.es bearing interest from day of sale, secured upon the property by deed of trust; and if not com led with in five days after the sale the property, the terms of sale of which are not so complied with, will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the default purchasers. All conveyancing at the exzense of yurchasers. CHAS.S WALLACH, Trustee. je20-eodds JAS.C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEES’ SALE OF DESIRABLE House and Lot en 13th street at Public Auction.—On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, June 10th, at ox o’clock, on the premises, by vir- tue of a deed of trust dated February 3d, 1853, and duly recorded in Liber J. A.3., No. 5%, folios 153, 154, 155, and 156, one of the land records for Washington county, the subscriber will sell at | ge auction, to the highest bidder, part of Lot 0. 26, in Square No. |, beginning for the same on 13th street, at the southeast corner of raid lot, and running thence north sixteen feet, trence west thirty feet. thence north one foot ten iaches, thence west sixty six feet, thence south onthe line of the public alley seventeen feet ten inches, and thence east ninety-six feet te the place of be- ginning, together with the improvements, which consist of a very neat and weil-built two-story and basement frome dwelling housé, with a back building Terms: One third cash; the residue in sixand twelve months, with interest, secsred to the satis— faction of the Trustees. If the terms ot z:l¢-are not complied with within five days thereafter, the Trustees reserve the right to resell at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. JNO. W. MckIM, Seuddees RICHARD H. CLARKE. : E, Auct’r. m7-lawkds JAS. C. McGUI i> The abeve sale is further postponed untii TUESDAY AFTERNUON, July Ist, mame LOIN. We NcKIM NO. W. Me! .° RICHARD H CLARKE, ¢ TMstecs. jelj-faw&ds = JAS._C.McGUIKE, Auct’r. er JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. IRUSTEe’S SALE OF A NEAT Frame Heuse and Let near the Capitel,—By virtue of a deed in trust, bearing date on the 13th day of December, 1854, and recorded in Liber J. A 3, No 92, folios 221, et the subscriber will sell, at public sale,on MONDAY, the 30th day of June, 1856, at 6% o’clock p.m, on the = part of Lot No. 12, in Square No 721, onting about 13 feet 6 inches on ist street east, between C and D stre+is north, by 115 feet to an alley, with the improvements, which consist of a neat and substantiallv built two. story frame dwel- House, containing ali the usual conveniences. erms of sale: $300 cash; the residue in six and twelve months, for notes bearing interest from day of sale, sesured by a deed of trust <n the premises ; and if not complied with in five dsys after the sale the properiy will be resold, on one week’s notice, at the risk and expense of the archaser. All coaveyancing at expense of purchaser. CHAS.S ALLACH, Trustee. Jel9-eokds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r, By JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auctioneer. OSITIVE PUBLIC SALE UF VALUA- d Real Estate on Pennsyl- ar the coruer ef 6th street west. riber will offer at public sale, on FHURSVAY, the With day of Juue, 1956. at oa o’clock p m, on the premises, part of Lot o. 1, in square No. 461, fronting 22 feet on Penn- sylvania avenue, near the corner of 6th street west running back with that width .o norto B street With the improvements, which consi-t of a well and substantially built Brick Building, covering the enttie lot, Mpoaar ers, 8 a ae and capacious store-room and comfortable dwelliug-house, with all the mcdern improvements, &c The above property is Last ape most valuable in the city, being in the immediate vicinity of the National and Browns’ hotels and the most busi- ness part of the city, and pays a large iuterest on its value. and offers one of the best opportuaities to capitalists for investment. The store is at pres- ent occupied by E. Tucker & Co., as a hardware tore. oTerms of sale: One third cash; and the bal- ance in 6, 12, 13, 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 pespesty will be resold, upon one week’s notice, at the ris! and expense of the purchasers All onveyanc- ing at ‘he expense ae purchasers. Title indis- sitive S.WALLACH, Trustee. Je 19-d&ds JAS. C. McGUIRE, Auct’r. By F_N BOTELER Auctioneer USTEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE Keal Estate.-Alesander Keech and others, vs. Eleanor H Callis and Anthony Adalson, in the Cireuit Court for Prince George’s county, sitting as a Court of Equity. By virtue of a decree of the Cireult Court for Prince George’s coanty, sitting as a Court of Equity, passed on the nineteenth day of February, eighteen hund:ed and fifty-six, in the above cause, the uodersigned, as ‘rustees, will ex to public sale, to the hest bidder, on THUKS- DAY, the 3d day of J next, if fair, if not, on the next fair day thereafier, onthe premises, the on of the REAL ESTATE of which the late lenry A Callis died seized and possessed, con- taining (by a survey made under this decree) one hundred and sixty acres, more or less. This land has been alvided by the surveyor, as will appear by a plat, which will be exhibited on the ay of sale by the rustees, 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, mere 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 the second and third lots atthe same price, athisoption,&e Sach lotcontains about one- third arable land, the other two-thiids being heavily timb-red. The soil is fine, and admira- bly adapted to the produce of any crop raised in the neighborhood. The whoe Pope is a de- sirable purchase for capitalists. The land lies about six miles from ——_ ton, — be es) age Alexandria F and joins the lands o: Mesers. ‘Thomas’ Kerry, Col Maddux, George Walker, and others. The Trustees deem it unnecessary to give any farther description. Tho-e desiring to purchase will be shewn tue premises by Mr.J.E Thomp- son, residing at ‘‘Barnaby.’? . The society of the nel ghborhood is excellent, and churches of dilfeent donominations within two or three miles The terms of sale, as prescribed by the decree, are as follows: One-third of the purchase mon- ey to be paid in cash on the - sale, or on the day of the ratification (hereof by the court; and the residue in equal tnstalments of six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest from the d: of sale, tobe securei by the bonds of the p: chaser or purchasers, with securities, to be ap- proved by the undersigned, bearing interest from the day of sale, their date, at six, twelve and eighteen months, as aforesaid he ‘Trustees have the privilege, by the decree, to vary the terms of sale, 1f in thelr judgment, th m it expecieat and proper. Ne t CON TES MULLIKIN Cc TE: » ©. SMITH KEKCH ‘Trastecs, F.N BOTELER, Auctioneer. Upper Marlboro’ May 14, 1856. je 9-2awid: ——$<—$$ <> HE STEAMER GEORGE PAGE putable and sale CHA now soars. Ny Soe between Washicgton and Alex: at thi following hours: Leave lexandria 4%, 8, 10, 12,2, 4, and 6 o'clock. Leave Washin 64,9, 11,14, 34, 5%, and bf dna ot CLS’ L PRiGe, as in. mar ! Ag. W. HENKY PALMERS ——— M PIANO FORTE CLASSES, Five Dollars Per Se j Apply at GORGE HILBUS’S Mastic Depot, mar i4-t¢ WASHINGTON, D. ©.. Houses, &c., for Rent and Sale. F° RENT, WITH OR WITHOUTSTEAM POWER .—The large, airy, convenient, and well finished Hall next door to the Star Build- inj Itis 50 by 80 feet in the clear, with high ceiling, and is capitally lighted. Also, the store immediate!y under the west half of said hall, 25 by 80 feet, fronting directly on Pennsylvania avenue, in the heart of the businees portion there- of, (no other such desirable business stands are now being offered to the public : They will be rented se; ely or resell ‘or terms apply to GEORGE HILL, Papermaker, Bridge street, a few doors west of the omnibus stand, George- town, or at the Star Office counter. A B.—If renters desire to corey aaa business wiring steam power, they can accommo dated with shafting attacked to the new and pow- erful engine of the Star Newspaper and Jeb Printing Office, manufactured by the Messrs. Ellis, and arranged so as to furnish ample power, if required, to renters of the premises zdvertised above. je 20-1f ap OR SALE.—A TRACT OF LAND, CON- taining about 45 acres, on the Heigbts of Georgetown, being a part of the Valley Viiw Farm, the residence of the late John H King, deceased. This is one of the most desirable sites in the District for a fine private residence; about ‘20 acres of this tract 1s a beautiful grove of tim- ber, the balance cleared and ina high state of cul- tivation ‘The summit of this tract 1s from 350 to 400 feet, along tide water, and has a fine view of Washington, Georgetown, and the adjacent val- i the Potomac. It will be sold entire or in ots Also, alarge Frame Dwelling-house and Lot on the corner of Fifth and H streets west, Wash- ington city, Ly an Valley View Farm, orto Dr. H. King, No. 80 Prospect street, Georgetown, D. C je 18-tr Cinigi} E. J. KING RARE CHAN CE—TRHE STOCK AND Fixtures of a good Fancy Store for sale, on moderate terms. The location is excellent, being situated on 7th street, between G and H streets. For particulars enquire at ‘he Plumb Gallery. N. B.—If not disposed of by the 20th instant, timely notice will be given of its being offered at auction. je 13-tf TPRIVATESALE.—EIGHTEEN SMALL building lots for sale, corner of L street and New Hampshire Avenue, mear thecircle, First Ward, ranging in price from 80 to 160 dollars each. Terms from 5to 15 dollars permonth Par- ties purchasing with the view of building therecn, iumber or bricks (at market prices) to theamount of 150 dollars will be advanced thereon, secured by deed of trust on the property. Title indispu- table. For any other information apply to H. PARRY, Marble Yard, Pa. av., bet. 18th & 19th sta. ap 10—3m OR RENT—SEVERAL HANDSOME Par- lors and Chambers, with board. Also, table and transient board. Inquire ai Mra. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf INE DWELLING FOR SALE.—A SUB- stantial Brick Dweling on the corner «f F and Tenth streets, (Island ) The lot fronts 75 feet on F street, by a depth of 130 feet, to an alley 30 fest wide, and contains nearly 10,000 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 ear. Also, a complete and well finished Milk ouse, suitable for any one desirous of establish- ing a dairy; smoke house and stable, anda pump of pure water belonging to the premises. Title indisputable For terms apply on the premises ; to F A. HARRY, near illards’ Hotel; or to WM. F. BAYLY, Penna. avenue, between Lith and 12th streets. (inte ) je Li-eozw UILDING LOTS FOR SALE—A VA- riety of Bullding J.ots in all parts of the city. at reasonable prices and on accommodating terms, Enquire of the subscriber at John E. Kendali’s office, next door to W. B. Todd's, Hat Store, Pennsylvania avenue, third floor, front room. &p 2i-cogm DAVID MYERLE. OR SALE OR RENT—A THREE-STORY brick House, No 253, on F street standing onavery 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 8TAND FOR RENT.—The store situated cn the corner of 12th and B streets, near the Canal, formerly occu- pied by Sengstack & Clark This store is well known to be one of the best grocery stands in the city. Yoa and punctual tenant the rent will be moderate. For terms, &o , «pply to the subscriber at No, 355 K strect, opposite Franklin Row. FRANCIS HANNA. fe 4-eott ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. I have for sale a large number of Bulding Lots in different parts of the city, Rid f favorably located either for residences or business. Ap- ly to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attoraeyat Lavy Re. 40, Louisiana avenue, near 6th street. m5 eo OR PRIVATE SALE.—A VERY NEAT, convenient, three story frame House, with a deep lot laid cffas a flower garden The above house contains ten rooms, a!l private; a side alley, and the priviledge of aback alley ‘The above house is situated on the north side of Mas- sachusetts avenue, between 4th and Sth streets, No. 504. For further information please call as above. Possession given ina few days. If the above {s not sold In a few days it will be for rent. ap 30-tf ICE—ICE_ICE. SHADD’S ICE AND LAGER BEER DE- e POT, at the southwest corner of Third street and Pennsylvania avenue. The Ice used, known as Pettibone’s Is.and lce, can be had ct all hours and in any quaatity. The Lager Beer is from Reading, Penosyivania, and can be had by tbe barrel, quarter cask, or dozen, sent to any part of theeity. Orders left atthe above place will be romptly attended to. Pe Scln B SHADD. | gates HALL BOOT, SHOE, & THUNK ESTABLISH MENT.—L have this day received a large assert- ment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Iron and Wood frame Trunks; also, Bonnet Box- es, Hat Cases, Carpet Bags, of all stvles. Ladies’ new style Gaiters, all colors; and biack, bronze, and colored Gaiters, with and without tips,at $1 Misses’, Children’s, and In- fant’s Bhoes,all styles Gents, Boys,and Youths Patent Leatherand French Calf Boots and Shoes from $1 to $5. Call and examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. 8. P. HOOVER, Iron Hall je 13-tr Pa. av., bet’n 9th and 10th sts —————— BAJOO’S KiD AND OTHER GLOVES. gre H. SMOOT, No. 119BRIDGESTREET,- Georgetown, has received, from New York, ladies Bajouw’s KID GLOVES 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; 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 get- ting a good articie as cheap asthe same q} ity can be bought elsewhere. JOHN H. SMOOT. m i-tr See SE REE SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING, wer & STEPHENS, 322 PA. AVENUE, between 9th and 10th streets, next to Iron Hall, would announce to members of Congress and citizens generelly that they are now prepeset with a steck of Spring and *ummer Clothing and Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, superior to that of any previous season. Unusual care has been given to the selection of the goods as well as the style of the garments, while the prices are as low as the Northern marke’s Their stock of Youths’ end Boys’ Clothing be- ing very large and complete they are Prepared to fer inducements to | apap geor in styles quali- ties and prices nct to be met with in this elty. The Merchant Tailoring department (second floor) 1. fully supplied with the most select styles of Cloths, Unseimeres, Linen Drills, Vestings, &e , which wil be made to orderin the most ful and desirable manner, at much lower rates than the usual pa Ear ALL & STEPHENS, m 20-tf Pa. avenue. ISHING TACKLE, alaige supply; Hooks, Reels, Rods, Sinkers, and Fiaking Baskets, at 400 Seventh street. e9) G. FRANCIS. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1556. NO. 1,055. EXCURSIONS, &c. EXCURSION AND PIC NIC OF Ebenezer Sabbath School. HE EBENEZER SABBATH SCHOOL (Navy Yard) will give an Ex- cursion and Pie Nic on THURS- DAY, Bth June, proceeding down the Potomac as faras [ndian Head, touching at Fort Washi g- ton and tie White House gol ig and re‘urning. The Pic Nic will be at the The Boat will leave her wharf at 7% o’clock a m ; Navy Yard at; and Alexandria at9 ‘Vicxets for adults FIFTY CENTS; Children half price. Refreshments on board The School will be secompanied by the Choir of the Church, and a select band of musicians. je 24-20 Excursion to Harper’s Ferry. Round Trip Ticket $3 50, Meals included. HE FOURTH OF JULY BEING THE recular oy. of the finegg Canel Packet AR 6O, Capt. M ril, the proprietors have ccnse: tation of a number of persons, to make an EX- CURSION on that dav to the above-named point Excellent Cotilon music has been engaged for the occasion; also, a fine Hall in t!.e United States Hotel at the Ferry for a cotillon party. Those who may not wish to indulge in the festivities of the dance will have provided for them at the hotel beds free of charge An opportunity will te afforded all who may desire to do so to visit the United States Armories and other works ‘The Boat willleave the wharf of W.H.& H.G. Ritter at 6 o’clock a. m. precisely. jes Pic Nic at Mason’s Island, OPPOSITE GEORGETOWN. re VIGILANT FIRE COMPANY OF Georgetown, respectfully inform their nume- rous frle-dsand the citizens of Georgetown and Washington that they will give a GRAND PIC NIC at MASON’S ISLAND, 4 ee George town, on THURSDAY, the 26th inst. As the island {s beautifully situated it will be a fine opportunity for a day of rare enjoyment for those who may attend. Good Music, a fine Ball Room, pleasant Prom- enades, and a delightful breeze from the waters surrounding it. The boats willcommence running from the foot of High street wharf, at 10 o'clock a. m. and con tinue at intervals during the duy, and untila seasonable hour at night Refreshments to be of the best kind, and at reasonable prices. Tickets ONE DOLLA R—to be had at the usual places on the Island, and of the following Committee of Arrangements. H Hutchins, Edw Fenley, E Hutchins, John Whalen, John Fenley. je 23-3t_ PIC NIC. HE PIC NIC OF THE GEORSETOWN Trinity Church Sunday School wil! take place on THURSDAY, June 26th, in the Woods above the College walks. The friends of the scholars can procure tickets at the stores of Dr. Kidwell and H. M. Hurdle. No boys allowed toapproach the grounds ex cept scholars, or such as may be accompanied by responsible persons. ‘Tickets 25 cents—children 12. N B—No dinner willbegiven. Refreshments at Confectioner’s prices may be procured on the grounds. F. McATEE, Director. je 21-4tt GRAND EXCURSION OF THE METHODIST EPIS'L CHURCH CHOIR, On THURSDAY, June 26th. HE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Methodist Episcopal Chueh a9 Choir, of Georgetown, having cha tered the safe and commedious steazmer Alice C Price, respectfuily announce to the public that they intend giving an Excursion down the Poto- mae on THURSDAY, June 26th, 1856, as far as the White Honse, affording a view of Mount Ver- non, and returning, will step at Fort Washing- Ton, Where the day will be spent. A number of the inuost talented Vocalists of | « Washiogton have promised their assistance on the oceasion The Committee pledge themselves that nothing will be left undone that will contribute to the comfort and enioyment of those who may honor them with their presence Refreshments will be furnished at city prices. ‘Tickets 50 cents—children balf price; to be had at Welch & Wilson’s, or of the members of the Choir. Conemmgtee of Arrangements. Wm H Edes, “W Godey, G Godey. JA Wilson,’ 6 C B owning, W HS Hughes. L Payne, J Wallace, je 2i-4t PUBLIC NOTICE, TO PIC NICS, EXCURSIONS, OR PRI- a VATE PARTIES HE UNDERSIGNED TAKE GREAT Plearure in informing his nu- merous friends and the public gen Ses erally that he bas, at all times, a. number of large and comfortable OMNIBUSES for their accommodation, and at a mcderate charge Applications may be made to either of the un- dersigned, George & Thos Parker, orto JohnT. Killmon. WM. WHALEY, Proprietor. JNO.M HOLBROOK, Ag’t. I~ Aline of stages leave Washington every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 o’clock a. m , for Fairfax, (C. H.,) Aldie, and Middleburg. Passe>gers will please leave their names at Dy- son’s Drug Store, corner Pa. avenue and 12th st. je 11-1m* REMOVAL. R. MUNSON HAS TAKEN AND FITTED up the house formerly occupied by Mejor Robert Keyworth, No. 338, Pennsylvania avenue, and is now ready io fulfil his old fae aeae and make new ones. Dr. M. is still ‘ing those beautiful continuous Gum Teeth, called Allens Patent, for the exceliency 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 R, against whoin I here by caution the public N. B. Whenever a Dentist speaks against Allen’s Patent Continuous Gum ‘Teeth, when properly constructed, itis because he 1s ignorant of the process, incom:etent to make the work, or is unwilling to pay for the patent. Dr. M. is now extracting teeth without pain by a new and perfectly safe process. References as in former adveridaement. je 16-tf AGENCY OF THE Alliance Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Capital...........+++++++8800,000! ANSEL REPORT FOR THR YEAR ending January 1, 1836. Ansets of the Company, sonaisting of Bonds and Mortgages om unencumbered real estate $110,605 00 Stocks of other Corporations, worth par 25,620 00 Gash on hand 31,556 30 Bills resolvable, consisting of Marine notes and short loaus 43 70 Stock notes $14,386 00 51,389 70 Whole recetpts for premtams during the year $112,812 0: Pald for losves aud expenses during the year 71,183 04 P.M. MORIARTY, President. 4. MORRIBS THOMPSON, Secretary. THE GREAT WESTS&N FIRE INSUEB- ANCE CO OF PHILADELPHIA. Capital $500,000. Charter Perpetual. DIRECTORS. Charles C. Lathrop, 532 Spruce street. Alexander Whilden, merchant, 14 North Front John C. Hunter, firm of Wright, Hunter & Co. E. Tracey, firm of Tracey & Baxer. John R. MoCurdy, firm of Jones, White & cCurd) Isaaé Uaztehurst, pinged and coursellor. James B. Smith, firm of Jas. B Smith & Co. ‘Theo. W Baker, firm of ‘Tracy & Baker. R.S. Walton, 360 Market street ‘Thomas K. Limerick, 534 Spruce street. John J. Baker, Goldsmith’s Hall. CHANKLES C LATHRUP, President. THOMAS K. LIMERICK, Secretary, Risks ¢’ from other companies to this, no charge for poiicy fee. Enquire at the office of J.E. Kendal!, over R. Morrow’s Exchange Office first door West of W. B. Todd’s Hat , on Pennsylvania avenue. m2? 3m DAVID MYERLE, Agent. HE STEAMER GEORGE WASHIK ‘TON willdepartat the follow- ng hours: ve Washington... ¥ JOB CORSON, Cablain. ap2-d EVENING STAR. A PREDICAMENT; Or, Floating dewn the Ohio. [concuupmp. } “ Well, I have often told you I had seen hard times, now wasn’t here a predicament ? On a log with two ingens, and fioating along at night down the Obio. Well, sure enough, there I was, and what did [ think of? Why, of every thing in this world; it raily made me feel quite knotty, and what to do I did’nt know. ** We had now floated two or or three hun- dred yarde, and I was sitting, as I told you before, straddled on the emall end, and jest as eilent as a deer listening for the dogs, think- ing how the affair would terminate, when one of the Ingins, who was still standing upon the log, stepped off one of the limbs to make room for his companion. His stepping caused the log tocareen me into the water, and for- getting where I was, and what I was about, I cried: ‘Stop! stop! you’ll turn me over.’ “Oh!” said I to myself, ‘it is all over now— clean gone this time.’ ‘* How the Ingens looked, I gon’t know, for it was so dark I could'nt see their faces; but they must have been worse skeered than I was, for I knew who they were, but they did not know whol was. They kept muttering something very fast, and I thought they were going to quit the log and streak it, but arter a few minutes they became silent, and began peeping towards where I was, like a couple of turkeys looking for worms. And then one said : ‘don’t you see something ?’ ‘** Yes,’ answered the other, ‘dark lump: bear, perhaps ;’ and then the one who first spoke cried out: ‘who’s there?- I did’nt answer, but I growed small so fast, trying to squeeze myself out of sight, that my skin bung as loose as if it was a big jacket They kept peeping at me, and I heard one say: ‘It is no bear. It is aman ; look at bis head.’ “When I heard him say so, I was so mad that I wished my head was under the log ; but then I thought if it was, I would’nt be any better off than I was then, so I straight- ened up; I know’d they bad seen me, and [ thought twan’t worth while to possum any longer. Well, when I straigtened up he cried out agin, ‘ who’s there?’ ‘Tam here,’ said I, speaking in his own language. The moment I spoke he laughed, and said to the other: * he is a pale face.’ ” ** Well, the reason he knowed mo g0 quick was, that he seed I didn’t speak the real In- gen. Arter he had told the other that I was a pale face, he turned tome and said: “What are you doing there?” “Sitting down strad- die on the small end,” said I. When I said this, they burst out out into a langh; I my- self yas in no laughing humor, and it didn’t seem to we like a laugh, but like a sort of chuckle, and one said to the other, ‘He isa pale face, a lean dog, sleeping on a log; we did catch him good ;” aftersaying this they put their hands to their mouths and gave the war-whoop I tell you what, it was an awful sound, and then they told their companions on shore that a pale face was on the log with them, and to get the boat and come quick. Those on shore answered them and ran laugh- ing ¢own the river looking for the boat. and keeping along with the log. I now found that I must go at the old work, and my bristles began to rise. “Come hero,” said one of ‘em, beckoning tome. “Come quick before the others come : | I want your hair.”’ “What did he mean by that?’’ said one, who with the most fixed ‘attention had been standing by, eagerly devouring all that Earth had been telling * Why, he wanted to scalp me,’’ said Earth Well, when he cuiled me to him to let him have my heir, I couldn t stand it any longer, but throwing up my rifle, blazed away; he jumped WP like a buek, and fell splash in the water. My rifle made a mighty pretty noise and I heart the report rolliug away for miles up and down the river. ‘* As soon as I fired, the Ingens on the baak also screamed the War-whoup, and the fellow on the log cried out to ’em to bring his gun. | f jumped up and crawled to him; be gather- | ed up « limb and stood his ground. The first thing I kavwed be come down on me all in a heap, breaking the eld limb into a dozen pieces over my head and shoulders; it was a good thing fur we that the limb wan't sound. ‘His blow staggered me, but I soon rose up, and seizing my rifle with both hands brought him a side wipe with the barrel. As I did, he slipped off the log in the water; I! then hit him another lick, and stooping quick- ly down seized him by the head, as he tried to crawl up on the log; 1 was now upon the log, and he in the water, so I had him at a disadvantage. ‘Well, | kept him bobbing his head un- der; when I first did it, the bubbles came up just like you were filling a bottle with water ; you know after a bottle is full, it won’t bub- ble; well, I kept bobbing his head under un til he would not bubble, so I concluded he was full of water, and then let him go; he went down to the bottom, and I never seed him any more. “All was now quiet, for both Injens had sunk, and I was now master of the log; but I ned yes another struggle to make, for I heard the Ingens on the shore push off their beat, and seed the water splash as they darted towards me. It was too late to load, and then Icould kill but one; that wouldn't do—no, the only hope was to hide: so I took out a string, and placed my rifle in the water, iash- ing it tothe log I then threw away my hat, and crawled as far as I could toward the small end, easing myself into the water, leay- ing nothing out but my head, and holding on with both hands by a small limb—another minute, and the cance grated as it run upon the log. The Injens looked about and spoke to each other, but could see nothing ; they then called their companions by name, but there was no answer. They were now very much distressed, and all got upon the log and began to walk about and examine it. ** When they came to the end where I was 1 sunk altogether, and it being the small ead of the log it began to sink, andthe Ingens soon went back. I thenthrew my head back, and put my mouth out that I might breathe, just as a crippled duck sometimes does its bill. {made no noise, it was dark, they could not see me, and all went well. I heard them say, ‘they must have killed him,’ and then that ‘they are gone ;’ they seemed very much dis tressed, wondered much at the whole affuir, aud neither could explainit. After about fitteen minutes they again stepped into their boat and pushed off. I waited until I could hear nothing of them, then crawled up on the log, and as I did not wish te run any further risk, I sat there till daybreak. “The sun was about rising when the log {was upon washed up against the bank not far from where the Ohio empties into the Mis- sissippi. I caught hold of some bushes and ulled the log up alongside of the bank, un- oosed my rifle, and gotout. I had been in the water so long that I was mighty weak, and I was shriveled up, but as I began to stir about I better, and setting off I went back up river to where I started upon the log. The first thing I seed upon getting back was old Jupe sitting on the bank waiting for me at the very spot where the log slipped off. The thing wauted to lick me all over, she was so glad te see me. I was then right tired, 80 I started off home, and in about a week or two Jupe and I arrived there safe and sound, and that is the end of my stury.”’ oe Preswwentia, Execrion.—The day fixed for the election of electors to elect a President and Vice President of the United States, is the first Tuesday, after the first Monday, in November. It will fall this year upon the fourth day. of the month. ss esses thn tnnessnenmensn nna annesesitee sese Me THE WEEELY stax. ‘This excellent Family and News Joumal—con taining a greater variety ef Interesting reading than can be found in any other—ts published on Setar. day moming. >” Caen, rnvaniascy om apvaxon. U7" Singlecopies (in be at the connter, fmmediately ther the lente of tae paper. Price—Turex Cants PostTMasTERs who act as agents will beallowed a commission of twenty pr cent. List of Patents issued from the United States Patent Office for the week ending June 24, 1856—each bearing that date : Asa Arnold, of Washington, D. 0.—For im- — self-setting or self-raking saw, for saw- ing machinery. A. Ely Beach, of Stratford, Conn.—For im- epee in printing instruments for the ind. Leander W. Boynton, of Worcester, Mass — For improvement in smoothing irons R. Bowen, of Marshall, Mo.—For im- provement in hemp brakes. . Fordyce Deals, of New Haven, Conn —For im haere in 7 ie our ulius Cone, of Yellow §: , O.—For im- proved alarm lock. ne Wm. Cox, of Doylestown, Pa.—For improved mode of securing shafts to axles Horace B. Chaffee, of New York, N. Y¥.— For improved vise. Wn. Croasdale, of Hartsville, Pa.—For im- provement in lime and guano spreader Samuel E. and Henry B. Cleveland, of Baf- falo, N. Y - Forimprovement in rotary pump. Owen Dorsey, of Tridelphie, Md.—For im- provement in reapers. Wm. M. Davis, of Carmel, Me.—For im- proved water wheel. Isaac A Dunbam, of North Bridgewater, ea improvement in shoemaker’s edge planes. _ BF. Espenschade, of Williamsport, Pa —For improved method of cooling and drawing fluids from casks, &c. Geo. C. Ehrsam, of New York, N. ¥.—For improved method of felling trees by saws rancis M English, of fis, kineville, Ky. — For improved mode of detaching Lorses vehicles David Hinman, of Berea, 0.—For improve- meut in banging grind stones Henry J. Hawkins and Thomas Hawkins, of Mobile, Ala.—For improvement in adjusta- ble cut-offs for steam engines. Geo. Hall, of Morgantown, Va.—For im- provement in plotting instruments. Gustavus A Jenks, of Worcester, Mass.— For improved wrench oo pipe, &e. Robert T. Knight, of hiladelphia, Pa.— For improved envelope. _ Lucius J. Knowles, of Warren, Mass.—For improvement in looms Daniel Large, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For im- aeelicgg arrangement of means attached to ice Oats. Benj. F. Lyon, of Pleasantville, Pa.—For portable field fence. _ Richard Murdoch, of Baltimore, Md. ag reyes in the running gear of carriages _ Jobn Mooney, of Providence, R. I.—For improved tool for eutting metals. Henry Phelps, of Whitehall, N. C.—Forim- provement in a of vehicles. . Franklin Peale, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improved tubular elastic valve rancis Peabody, of Salem, Mass.—For self- regulating wind wheel. Silas @. Randall, of Rockford, [ll.—For im- provement in hand seeding machine, Chas KR. Soule, of Fairfield, Vt—¥For im- proved machine for making rake teeth. H. E. Salisbury, of Platea, Pa.—For im- Proved method of turning tapering forms. Carl F. Schlickeysen, of Berle Prassia.— For improved pug mill tor mixing clay. Pat- ented in England February 24, 1556 Nicolaus Linden, of Jersey City, N. J.—For improvement in fountain lamps ae Stewart, of Weeksport, N. ¥ —For px reeere in washing machines. vhn Taggart, of Roxbury, Mass.—For tidai alarm buvy. Wm H. Thompson & Eustis P. Morgan, of Biddeford, Me.—For improvement in eafety hatches for warehouses _ James Warner, of Springfield, Mass —For improvement in fire-arms Walter A. Wood, of Hoosick Falls, N. ¥.— For impreved dividing shoe for mowing ma- chines. _ Cyril B. Wagner, of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improvement in harvesters. _ Cyril B. Waguer of Philadelphia, Pa.—For improved cutting apparatus for harvesters _ Seth E. Winslow, of Philadelphia, Pa ilu provement in safety cans for burai William Wright, of Hartford, Ct—Por im provement in operating cut-off valves for steam engines Wiliam Wright, of Hartford, Ct.—For im- Provement in cut-off valve-checks for steam engines. Alvah Foote, of Blandford, Mass , assiguor to himset, Ira Russell, of Dedham, Mass., and A. B. R. Sprague, and Henry Phelps, of Worcester, Mass.—For improvement in spring bottoms for bedsteads Abrabam Fravel, of La Porte, Ind., assignor to himself and Thos. D. Lemon, of same place. For improvement in grain driils Remy Henry, of Melrose, N. Y., assignor to James Smith, of New York, N. Y.—For im- proved method of operating steam valves of steam pumps Jobn H. Phillips, of Washington, D C., assignor to Leigh Holmead, of same place. For shield to protect breastpins. Goorge Taylor, of Richmond, Ind , assignor to Harrison Ogborn and Geo. W. Stigleman, of Wayne county, Ind —For improved farm gate _ fteisswes —Jeremiah Carhart, of New York, N Y.—For improvement in belows for mu sical instruments. Patented Dec. 28, 1846. J. Joseph Eagleton, of New York, N. ¥ For improvement in annealing furnace. Pat- ented May 20, 1856. Designs —S W. Gibbs, of Albany, N. z., assignor to North, Chase & North, of Phila- delpnia, Pa.—¥or Gesign for stoves. Samuel F. Pratt, of Boston, Mass., assignor to W. & J. Treadwell, Perry & Norton, of Albany, N. Y.—For design for stoves. N Vedder and Wn. L Sanderson, as- signors to North, Chase & North, of Philadel- phia, Pa.—For improved design for stoves. Gaviettson, Smith, Henry Brown, and Jos. A. Read, of Philadelphia, Pa., assignors to Leibrandt, McDowell & Co., of same place.— For design for cooking stoves Stephen D. Carpenter, of Madison, Wis.— For improvement in rotary pump. Tus First Marniace—Avau’s Wapptnc. An English journal, the Britannia, has an amusing article under the head of *‘ Adam’s Wedding’ The editor says that he liked short courtships, and in this acted like a sen- sible man—he fell asleep a bachelor, and awoke to find himself a married man. He appears to have “ popped the question” im- mediately after meeting Mademoiselle Eve, and she without flirtation or shyness geve him a kiss and herself Of that first kiss in this world we have bad, however, our own thoughts, and sometimes in a poetical mood we wish we were done; the chance was Adams and he improved it. We like the notion of getting married in a garden; it is in good taste. ¢ like s private marriage, and Adem’s was strictly private No envious beaux were there, no croaking old maids, no chattering aunts, and grumbling grandmoth- ers. The birds cf heaven were the minstrels, and the glad sky shed its light upon the scene. Qn, speaking about the lirst wedding, brings queer ideas into our heads, in spite of the scripture truth. Adam and bis wife were rather young to be marrfed—some two or three ears, according to the speculations of theologist—mere babi but not older —without a house, without a pot or a kettle— nothing but love and Eden! ta The New York Herald says that the United Siates Government have sbi: a large number of Colt’s revolvers to Panama for the arming of the crew of the sloop-of-war 8t. Mary’s is is a novelty in naval eqeip- mnents ; and they are to be in the event of any further attack on American epety at that point. The pistols left in last steamer. In the meantime Commande; Bai ley has orders to remain at P. _