Evening Star Newspaper, June 27, 1856, Page 4

PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY. ‘MENT OF THE INTERTOR pat TT, ry, 30, 1856. f EALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING EVENING STAR. (voR THE sTaR. ERI . ‘Str of this a ce There’s something in iors reat eadind och June, > Will be received Phe Loe say; — o’clock p. m., on the 30th day of June am one can lay a m t : Those unaccompanied by satisfactory testimo- Bat Ey mes ae 75 ones of ability to Faia a contract will not be con- ‘The elue to which can be obtained By thirteen letters, which, if Placed aright, ill bring the magic name before your sight. My 6,4, 13, 8.9, terror ts to those who cheat All the articles must be of the very best quality sam of which must accompany the bids; and the partment reserves the right to retain such samples and pay for the same at the prices stated and thieve ; in the offer, or return them, at its option. So, at my whole, full many a hall grieve; Each proposal must be signed by the individual My 5, 12, 3, in the good days gone Was a Ane old | or §rm mak! it, and must specify a price, and man, but one price, for each and icle named fn But he’d blush for bis sons, 90 di eful a clan: the schedule. Should articles be required not — moot ae = bs be furnished at thelowest 2 market according to quality. As the great woolly horse that Fremont has seen; | ™ ail the articles to berfuralshed and delivered My 1, 10, 13, 4, the name of aledy whose ‘rights’ | without delay when ordered, and to the satisfac- are all gained, tion of the head ofthe office for which they are h r ever by act of ‘‘convention’’ obtained ; uired. My 2, 11, 11, a nice little name, might flad a snug The department reserves to itself the right of - ordering a greater or less quantity of each and ev- And room enough, e’en in a bachelor’s heart ; ery article contracted for, as the public service And now, if my whole you cannot divine, may require Ere long you shall krow {cpl toprer phe line, Bonds, with approved security, to be given by For its magic shall thrill thro*every dull mind, | the jon or persons contracting ; and, in case of And its echoes shall startle the wilfully bliad a failure to supply the articles, the contractorand Salty SunrLowgr. his sureties shall be liable for the forfeiture speci- fied in such bond as liquidated da. The subjoined list specifies as nearly as now can be done the quantity and description of the articles that will be wanted, viz : 15 reams folio post, satin or plain finish, faint My 5, 7,6, a wond’rous animal, tho’ not so noted ARBIVALS AT PRINCIPAL HOTELS. Willards’ Hetei—r.e. & M.A. WILRGRD C Barrett, NY D Dohnert & ly, Mars lined, and trimmed, to weigh not les J A Lowell, do Cc C Nock, do than 17 lbs. per ream H W Merillo, Va Hi Holland. Tenn 50 reas foolscap, hand made, faint lined and SA Troxwell, Pa J W Crump, NC trimmed, to weigh not than — lbs C &ly.N " per ream $ d Northeatls, yh ; se geste sc 10 reams foolscap, plain machine, faint — W L Jacobs, l’y & svt, RH White, NY — trimmed, to wejgh not less than 1: . per ream * a NC Wa Dentgses oer ce 10 reams foolzcap, blue laid, hand made, faint z> Anderson, Va N Levering, Ma lined, garden pattern, commoniy known 3 Fanlas & ly, NY as despatch or consular paper, to weigh Apel oe é W sarbid. Kk not less than 16 lbs. per ream “ M Roberts, Tenn TE Fry & ly, Pa 150 begets me pe hand-made, plain faint- Latham, urt, Md Price, Mich H Leezer, NY S Trainor, do W Bransford, Mass Loving & son, do J Duerson, Il lined three sides, per ream 195 reams quar! it, machine, plain faint- lined three sides, per ream 5 reams quarto and-made, plain faint cm-oomeen sus z bal} W Hagyerd, ML J Mullen, USA lined four sides, per ream e Kiroy, Mess SL Harding & ly, Mass 5 reams quarto- post, ¥rench, plain faint-lined L B Hyatt, d> Mast C W Harding, do three side, per ream $8 Shricklan!, NJ Dr W A McPhetes, Mi W P Isaac & ly, Md 15 reams note paper, gilt, per ream, large size ay H Darmont & ly, La +5 do do nm, do do Carter, NY Mrs Norton, La 10 do do gilt, do small size Mrs DF Fleming, SC C L Carter, do 5 do do plain, do do Miss M A Fleming, do R K Carter 120 reams envelope paper, yellow or buff, royal, Miss E W Reuvel,do B Taylor, NY r ream Miss J J Wilson,do =W _W Evans & ly, do 60 reams envelope peper, flat cap, white or J Dillingham, do E W Conkling, ra blue, per ream JM Porter, Pa 10 reams large brown envelope, per ream. 20 do blotting paper, royal, do 25 dozen patent blotting piper 20 sheets drawing paper, antiquarig@&, per sheet 25 do do doubleelephant, do 0 National Hetel—wittiam evy RF Johnston, Mich HR ae ower ly, Ma 6 W Wilson, Ma & C Miller, NY 50 do do elephant, rte Sa Bowstey ve 50 sheets pacing paper, largest size, French, ate T sheet $ Catentaae nla" FF cebers yd 24 shbets drawing pr per. royal, per sheet 5,000 binders’ boards, 6 ¥ by 10% inches, per 1,000 450 dozen cards Perry's best metallic pens, per dozen cards 250 dozen cards of all other manufacture in use, BF Simms, La J Clemens, Ala JC Turner, do J C Ricks, son, La EJSmith; NY J Walker, do W T Dennering, do Miss Warren, NC Mr Warren, do per dozen cards RN Peterson, NY Dr Masks, 8C 40 gross metallic pens, per gross G H Giddings, do 8 W Corbin, Va 15,000 quills, No. 80, per M JH Kinkeed, Cal 8 R Bristow, do lo dozen ever-pointed pencils, silver, per Se as 5 tee 10 dozen ever-pointed silverdesk pencils with > vi 2 o T Wiliiamson.Ma —-R Cobb, Ky Pe cept ra map eel ng eae J J Lippitr, NC J Black, Pa gross ne! leads for ever pointed pencils, as- Mclivaine, NY J T Sasscer, Ma =e sorted siz Ss; per Chg lead a J B Uliet, Wis iT Williams, do ge Pats gaol = ack-lead pencils, i's Hae ne nyt oagy ae 100 dozen Monroe’s or o her manufactured, M B Bates, do Miss Fittf, do graduated, perdozen Cc R Cameron, Del Miss Alston, NC 10 dozen red-lead pencils, per dozen HC Douglass, do F Thomas, Md J W Brooks, Ga Miss Brooks, do H R Albrook, La 3 dozen drawing pencils, assorted, per dozen 20 dozen folders, ivory, 9-iech, per dozen 600 dozen red linen tape, assorted, per dozen 60 dozen silk taste, essorted colors and widths, in hanks, per dozen 2 dozen pounce boxes, 0” ivory, per dozen 1 dozen pounce boxes, of cocoa, per dozen 20 dozen paper weights, assorted, per dozen 1 dozen quarto portfolios, with locks 1 dozen cap portfolios, with locks Miss Williams, do W Chaney, Ct Capt Haskins, Md B F Johnson, do G M Burgess, do Brewnt’ Hetal—y r &u.szows W P Sanders, USA Miss R White, Pa C Eggteston, Va Miss M White, do za G W Hoover, Md W _C Robertson, Del 1 dozen cap portfolios, without locks JS Hopkins & fam, Me G W Hilleary & fam, Va 5 dozen best gold pens, with silver cases, per 8 K Hanson, Pa JB Smith, Pa dozen S M Hartter, do J Norflett, NC 12 dozen sand-boxer, of cocoa, per dozen . i Sacer ke ¥ o joa 10 dozen sand boxes, of <a, per dozen * Stacey, J ittle, Gs Z pox coc FW Pickens, 8C A'S De Sheild, La ee es Oe me E Fisher & fam A Carns, jr, Pa 25 dozen erasers, Rodgers & Son’s, ivory han- G Gerrett, O f F @ Terry, Ky dles, genuine, per dozen Sopp esmey _ LW Gray, Va 30 dozen penknives, Rodgers & Son's, four blades, buckhorn handles, genuine, per dozen 5 dozen desk xnives, Rodgers & Son’s, one blade, ivory-handles, genuine, per dozen 6dozen wafer-stamps, ivory handles, per dozen 6 dozen iL Solomon & fam, Ga J Jones & ly, do WE Webster, Va J Horner, do V H Vaughan, Ala S McD Reid, Va Miss MC Keid, do Miss A J Reid, do Mrs Dr Stribling, do Kirkwood House—i. & a.m. rintwees H Wharton, Mass DeW Gallaher, do J Daymond, NY G D Bare , Ga do dozen 4 dozen office shears, 11 inches, per dozen lignumvite handles, J Seib, iy, J K Upten, Pa 4 dozen office scissors, per dozen R A Conly, fam, do T Whipple, NH 12 dozen inkstands, Uraper’s patent, moveable A Burston, H Ingiebart, MT tops, per dozen J Lewts, tl C Everett, ly, Pa 4 dozen inkstends, cast fron, large, double, HN Gaileher, Va Hon J A Quitman, per dozen eG37—————————— 2 dozen inkstands, single, per dozen 600 bottles ink, black, Maynurd & Noyes’, in MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS _, ». bottles, per quart Ao FROM THE UNITED STATES. 75 lapel a week, Cooper & Phillips’, or Name. Leaves For Day. 200 henies ra quai > -+Philadelphia.. Liverpeol..June 26 +++-Liverpool..June 24 -Havie......June -Hamburg ..July 1 -Liverpool ..July 2 -South’ton..July 2 -Havre......July 3 Liverpool..July 5 -New York,. Glasgow...July 19 FROM ECROPE -Liverpool....New York..June 14 Southampton.New York..June 18 ‘The California steamers leave New York onthe Sth and 20th of each month. —_—_————— LAND AND TAX AGENCY, LANDS LOCATED, BOUGHT § SOLD. DALLAS & STEELE, East Sagivaw, Mich., (Heyt’s Block,) Prom, t attention paid to all communications. ALT. DALLAS R.H STEELE. red, Arnold’s, or equal in quar- ter pint bottles, per bottle 120 bottles carmine » small size, French, or equal, per bottle 80,000 wafers, large red, for office seals, per M 100 pounds ~wafzrs, common siz, red, per pound 150 pounds sealing wax, best extra superfine, scarlet, per pound 50 pounds sealing wax, superfine, per pound 35 pounds sealiag wax, black, per pound 40 pounds India rubber, prepared, per pound 5 pounds do unprepared, per pound 300 quarts black sand, per quart 150 ounces pounce, per ounce 1 dozen India ink, best, per dozen 2 dozen camel’s hair pencils, assorted, per dozen 2 dozen sable pencils assorted, per dozen 1dozen Osborne's best water colors, per dozeu cakes 400 pounds twine, linen, per pound 100 pounds do cotton, per pound 50,00 pocket envelopes,of white or yellow paper, of the following sizes, viz: 8% by 3% inches, per hundred 30,000 pocket envelopes, letter size 6 — rulers, mshogany, round or flat, per jozen ter, Syracuse, NY lke, Philadel a. Norman Little, BE. Sagiasw, M. Jobn Gallagher, & Saginaw M, Hou Lewis Cass, Detroit, Mich. Lard Of -@, Chicago, Jao B Yevelin, New York. jei6-im £OK MOUNT VERNON N TUESDAYS AND FRIDAY ROUND TRIP’, 81; FROM ALEXANDRIA75 CENTS. —The steamer THUMAS COLLY ER leaves 6¥ : ton at $ and Alexandria at 9 o’clock Coaches leave the Capitel for the boat at Sx o'clock. Coach fare 10 cents. Persons wishing the coaches will leave their — with Geo! —— Parker. Kefresh meats on the it. MENT.—I have api SAM’L GEDNEY, Captain. this day received MEDICAL CARD. pears eae D® 8; PEBABEAU, GERMAN Homeo- | Ment of Ladies’ pathic physic an, bas the honor to offer his vicinity, to the inhabitants of Washisgton and vicinity. Ofice on D street, two doors west of 9th, where he will be found from 9 to 122. m » and from 4 to 6p m_ Residence on I street, No. 188, between 20th and 2st streets. N. 4—Homeopbathic medicines forsale, which the Doctor prepares himself with the greatest care, for Fever ana Ague, for Bilous and Bowel complaints, &e., &c. m 16-3m GAUZE MERINO AND SILK UNDER- SHIRTS AND DRAWERS. Dr fin AND VERY LARGE SUPPLY of Gentlemen’s Underdress this day opened, of every variety of size and ah such as— Gaure Silk SHIRTS and DRA 2 dozen lignumvite. round, per dozen 5 pounds sponge, best, per pound 10 pounds gum arabic, best, per pound 1000 white card envelopes, plain, per hundred 5000 small size white note adhesive envelopes, per huadred 5000 large size white note adhesive envelopes, per hundred 5000 let er size adhesive je3lawiwF ne ES ees aes Le HALL BOOT, SHOE, & THUNK ESTABLISH envelopes, per hundred. , Bonnet Box- Hat Cases, Carpet Bags, of all styles. Ladies’ new style Gaiters all colors; and black, bronze, and colored Gaiters, with and without (ips,atSit Misses’, Chiidren’s and In- fant’s Shoes, allatyles. Gents Boys, and Youths Patent Leatherand French Calf Koo's and Shoes bas tr 35. vailand examine my siock before purchasing elsewhere. 8. HOOVER. Iron Hall, — _je 13-tr Pa. av., bet’n 9th and 10th sts BAJOU'S KID AND OTHER GLOVES, Ogee H. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGESTREET, WERS Do Merine Do Do Georgetown, has received, from New, Do Cotton Do Do York, ladies Bajou’s KID @LOVES 4 Do Thread Do Do white, black and colored; gents. do do F| d ae Shaker Do Do ladies and gents Jatf.ta Sir and Lisle » 2 full supply of Linen and Jeen DRAW- —- god auaitty and styles. * ibe rn ted that we buy exclusively for cash, and that we offer the best ‘oods at t lowest and uniform prices, ae = i tans STEVENS’S m 16-tf Salesroom, Browns’ Hotel. GLENWOOD © Office Ne. 392 Pa. a’ (ovEn THES. s yas CEMETERY fs laid out on te the celebrated Greenwood, situsted on the high Thread Gloves. Also, a first rate assortment of bleached and brown Cotton Hose, ali qualities; bleached, brown and fancy Half Hose; misses = pee Cusigen and Half Hose articular attention being paid to keep} good assortment of th vey best makes of the —— goods, L wat gros may depend upon a ing & yi article usc asthe sa: can be bought eleewhere. > Tea ee u : JOHN H. 8MOOT. TOLne HOARSENESS, &c. posed to Pulm Affec- tions find this ths most trying season, owing a the sudden changes in temperature ; bya Uitte care, ado; warm clothing and supply- ing themselves wi ood Ption or cough pany y ward off what may else Pen .< has COUGHS, pita ef | PERSONS of New y . ound distant can sken quarter miles north of Ke Capitol—N orth Capitel street leading directly to the This a bave sec acharter from Con. grees, appro; ing their 2 po! ‘who wish thelr dead to pose where Placed then, for it has taome « oben ether cities when the burial id eooenes = able for other purposes, to sell it, and throw the valu- dead promiscously inte one large pit, measures cannot provent Str as no ti Seca from 10 to 12 o'clock a. m. to the zround. N. g. remot eren where Pamphlets, containing the Charter By- Laws, and a map of the ground. other formalton, can te obtained —_— = 11 orders with Mr. James F. Harvey, No. Seventh street, or any Tyne. Prempuly aitended to, je is—iy in by PATTERSON & Nate ‘O.; and retail by most D; aria os PEEL & STEVE: Mr. CIBSELL. Jy 6—1y. ae rinst LOT THis SEAS T SEASON celebrated Hams just in sto-e a for salnee Z.M NG. jest 265 Vi av, corner 15th and I ats, CHUBB BROTHERS. BARKERS, BuY AND S8TL FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE; FURNISH DRAFTS On.all Parts of United States and Europe; COLLECT DRAFTS On all parts of United States and Europe; DRAW BILLS ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; BUY AND S&LL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; NEGOTIATE TIME PAPER, Investment paying 10% and ever, fer sale. LAND WARBANTS. We are at all times Purchasing, and have for Sale, LAND WARRANTSof ail ominations. Land Warrants located in Iowa Wisconsin, or Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS, jan 23-tf Bankers, opposite the Treasury. 43. CONNELLY, Undertaker, No. 423 Seventh street, west side, tet. G and H, yore RESPECTFULLY INFORM the citizens of Washington and the adjoining counties that he a a) repared to attcnd to all orders at fre shortest notice and on the mest liberal terms, He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction onajloccasions. He guarantees to preserve the dead in the warmest weather for any length of time. A large supply of ready made COFFINS of all sizes and qualities, always on hand. Shrouds, Carriages, Hearses, and every other article furnished of the best quality. A share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. mar 24-tf SINGER'S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Award of the Pa Exhibition, thereby receiving the World's Verdict of Superiority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine has simplified them in many respect and etd arecapableof executing twice the amount of wor or. did formerly in any given time. They are without question the only Machines ca- pable of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines by asimplechange of needle and thread in such a manner that the closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with guages attached, for binding hats, cap-fronts, gaiters, &c. Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- ing Machines will please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 195 Baltimore street, Baltimore. N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- chines for old machines of any kind Terms lib- eral. Persons who have heen induced to purchase inferior machines under the pretext of being cheap, will find this a benefit indeed. mar 10—tf GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF B00TS AND GAITERS HAVE ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL- adeiphia manu- facturer, a fist rate Sewed or Pegged Calf-Skin BOOT at $3 62. full as good as those usually sold. at $5 or 86; a-da French Cali Patent LeatherGAITER at $3 50, as good asan at $5; a first rate Calf Gatterat $2.50, there are the best goods that is (or ever were) sold in the District for the price; for the roof, come and see for yourself. Terms positive'y cash. No extra profit charged to offset b:d debts. Call at the NEW YORK HAT STORE, Seventh street, near Pennsy.vania avenue. ™ 24-tf ANTHONY, Agent, TYLER’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC A® A REMEDY FOR COUGES, COLDS, HOARSENESS, ASTHMA, WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, &., porreazos the greatestad vantages, with the lezst objections of any other in use, hav! been extonsively used ihe last twenty a with unparelleled success, not trumpeted to ibe world as a speciiic or cure all, but recorn- mended as a valuable and sclentifc auxiliary 1m PULMONARY CasEs, ready at hand, and ore that has been generally found to aford Teljef where most others have been tried without material ben- eft. Assuch it is recognized by numbers of ow leading physicians, who know its composition, and have been eye witnesses of its superior off- rach 88 well as by thousands of our most respec- table citizens, who all endorse ‘ts claim to being safe, palatable, economical! and effcacions. Price 25 cents, or three bottics in one 5: cents. Wholesale Agents, PATTERSON & NAIRN, and STOTT & CO., Penna. avenue; PEEL& STEVENS, Aleran: ; CISSHL, Georgetowa Retatled by Druggists generally. Also, TYLER'S GUM ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS, the same composition Ir form, 125 cents a bor. jy 6—ly MR WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Singing and the Flute, EGS TO INFORM THE INHABITANTS of Washington that he proposes establishing SINGING CLASSES for two, three or four pu- Pils, whereby each voice will be Properly ex- amined, and Sega! cultivated, according to its quatity, which could not be done, consistent- ly, with’ simultaneous teaching—as Sopranos, Mezzo Sopranos, and Contralto Voices require a widely different training. The same care ts ne- cessary with male voices, viz: Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. When the pupils are sutticiently ad- vanced to sing by themselves they will then be taught to take their respective parts in Duets, ¢ Quarter: $10 for each pupil, if only two puplis one hour will be devoted, and an extra half hour for every additional pupil; $20 per quarter for separate pupils. ap 5-tf 257 Pennsylvania avenue. wittsen WAREKUOM, e AM PLANT & CU., UNDER’ Jo TunS reudeneetis Sve? bie fireect, between @ and Hl strects. GQ Tos Interments procured in any ground ercemetery. Coffins, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages Hearse, and every article zor intermeats o the best quality furaished at short notice, on the most reasonable terms, and at all hours of the Bight. Having the exclusive right of Crump’s Patent Corpec Preserver, we guarantee to keep the dead for any length of time. jy lity MRS. M. E. HARVEY, (Successor To Jamus F. HARVEY, DECEASED,) UNDERTAKER, No. 410 Seventh strcet, between G and H, Bz LEAVE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC that she hes in her employ the same persons that were formerly (mi paecaea? in the establishment, who are full competent to conduct the Undertaking Basiness; and that every attention will be given to calis, day or night, as heretofore. m 19 6m -_ ANTHONY BUCHLY, UNDERTAKER, Shop and Residence No. 303 Ponn’a avenne, south sido, between 9th and 10th ats. AVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT HEARSE, and all necessary conveniences i properly conducting his busbness, would respectfully inform the public that he is fully prepared to fill all orders entrusted to him, at the shortes: notice, and in the best manner A large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS ofall sizes, always on hand, which will be far- alshed on the most reasonable terms= As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction on all occasions. N.B.—-Resid ng on the prevalses, orders will be Promptly attended to at all hours. feb7-ly HATS! HATS! UST RECEIVED A FULL fine drab Beaver ventila- ted HATS, which | offer at $3 50; they are the best Hats for the price in, the United States. The black dress Hats got up in the latest style for 33 as those usuaily sold at $5; and a good fashion- able Hat at $3, worth $4; and a first-rate Hat, $2 50. — The best materials and the best workmanship is Bey ede to produce a $5 Hat, which is sold for $3 50.” We doa cesh basiness, meet with no los- ses, but give each customer full value for his 1 elt aod Straw Hats unusually low. N. iy for Driscoll’s Balin of a Thousand Flowers tice 25 cents per bottle ANTHONY, 7th street, near fora New York Hat Compasy. Peeled P. LEVY, ‘ORTER AND DEALER In WINES, LIQUORS, C ABS, AND FINE Generac mission Foreerdi e ommission & Forwarding M INSURANCE AND BILL Bose No. 474 Pa. av., two doors below U.8. Hotel, Wasuineron Crry, D.C, SUPPLY OF Pa Pa. ayenue, Agent m 24-tf N.B. =a ain eto Tenet nro requested te give DOCTOR HOOFLAND’S FOPHAM & NORFLET'S GERMAN BITTERS | 22% 2st tar srons, PREPARED B Dr. C. M. JACKSON, Philadelphia, Pa , WILL RFFECTUALLY CURE LIVER COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, AUNDICE, CHRONIC OR NERVOUS D. bil Diseases of the Kid , and all Dis- eases arising from a Disordered Liver or Stomach The proprietor, in calling the attention of the public & this Lon poe does so with a feeling of the utmost confidence in its virtues and adapta- tion to the diseases for which It is recommended. It is no new and untried article, but one that has stood the test of a ten years’ trial before the American people, and its reputation and sale is unrivalled by sd similar preparations extant. The testimony in its favor given by the most prom- inent and well known physicians and inditiduals in all parts of the country is immense, anda care- ful perusal of the A'manac, published annually by the proprietor, and to be had gratis of any of his agents, cannot but satisfy the most skeptical that this remedy is really deserving the great cel- ebrity it has obtained. Principal office and manufactory No. 96 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa. READ THE FOLLOWING: Moreantown, Va , Avgust 4, 1835. Dr: C. M. Jackson—Dear #ir:—The sales of the Bitters are 1 and what speaks vol- speak highly of No medicine that 1 sell gives such general satisfaction, and the de- mand for it excecds all precedent; and I assure you it affords me pleasure to sell such a remedy. Our physictans no longer scowl at it, butare com- pelled to acknowledge its intrinsic value, and the greater part of them have had magnanimity suf- fictent 'o lay aside their prejudiciesand prescribe itin their practice. Respectfully vours, F. M. CHALFANT, For sale by storekeepers and druggists in town and village in the United States. Price 75 cents per bottle Z. D. GILMAN, Washington, and JOHN 8, KIDWELL, Georgetown, Agen's. je 7-6m TO ALL THA7- VALUE THEIR 81687 écnG J SHES to call the attention to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age sick- ness and peneny from eece injudicious! selected, to his superior SPECTACLES an GLASSES carefully ground by himself to a true herical accuracy, and brilliant transparency, sulted precisely and benefictally to the wearer ac- cording to the concavity or convexity of the eye. Very numerous are the li: effects caused to Precious organ of sight from the commencement of using glasses in not being precisely suited, by the use of an Optom«ter; 2nd the practice of many years, enables him to measure the focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses thatare absolutely re- | be will be furnished with precision and satie- ction. J. T. acknowledges the very libera! encourage- ment already obtained, and further solicits the pa- tronage of those that have not yet availed them- selves of his aid. Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they can read this print with their specta- cles, can be supplied with such that will improve thelr sight. {nnumerable testimonials to be seen; and iefer- ences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from bis glasses. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. 512 Seventh strevt, three doors from Odd Fellows’ Ball, up stalrs. Noxroix, September 7, i8s4. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me sult very well, and seer to have improved my zight more than any other I have lately tried. Li?. W. FAZEWELL. T have tried a pair of Spectacies obtained from Mr. Fobias,ané 8nd them of creat assistance te my sight, and speie orary Nlepe his Gescripticn ofthe focus. i recommend him asa «kiilful optt= sien. ENRY A. WISE, Mr. J. Pozias: Sir—Tho pairot nga Li fornished me yesterdry are icnlarly satis! toryto me. ney aie very decid the best I possess, and i am the owner of eight or nine pair, carefully selected in different places and from op- ticlans recommended to me oa account of thelr rofeesional standing in Hingland, France and the Unitea States. I have been also pleased with your remarks and directions on the treatment ef thee abies Se oore ce orasersiag, and lraprev- the sight. Respectfully, yeura, ore CaaS, GRLDWELL, Profezaor of M. C., Louisville, Ky. LYNCHE¥ESs, Nov. 10, 1854. Mr. Joba Zobias having furnished me with Glasses, by which I have been greatly aided (my vision having suffered greatly from reading at aight in my earlier life) it affords me the highest = to say that I consider him a skillful prac- ‘ical optician, aud well prepared to ald those whe may uced his professional services. WM. B. ROUZIE, er of hethodist Conferenee. WiLminezon, N.C., Jan. 27, 1851. Mr. J. Wortas: Dear Sir—I am happy to sey that the Spectacles which I obtalnea from you last vreek are entirety satisfactory. roman inequal- ity in the visual e of my eyes, i bave hereto- {ore found great difficult yl ees giasses of the Proper foral distance. It 6 pleastre te state that, by the ald of your optometer, this diffl- eulty has been happily obviated so thai a ou furnished me are decidedly the best edapted je mv eyes of any I have ever yet usod. Very respect ly, yours, K.B.DRANE, tor of St. James’ Parish. Department of Interior, May 7, 1855, Frera astural defects and the unequal range of my eyes, | have been compelled to use glasses for several years. I have tried different opticians without sues Eine ie ai to my eyes. Four months since Mr. Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which I bave found tc serve me perfectly. ee the use of his optometer ke is cnabdied to adapt Glasses minutely to the eye. I most cheerfutly recommend Mr. Fobias to all baving occasion to ureginsses, and bear my tesil- wacny os to bis skill as an yer HENRY BALDWIN, Aszist, Ses’ y to sign Land Warrants. fy 13 PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE e ON THE PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW OF MARBIAGE, aY M. B. LA CROIX, Me De, ALBANY, N. Y. 250 Pages and 130 Fine, Plain, and Celered Lith- ographs and Plates. PRIcE ONLY Ewuntr-Fivz Cunts, Sent Free of Postage to all parts of the Union <pesesst BOOK EVER PUBLISHED— and containing nearly double the quantity of read- aes in that of the FIFTY CENT OR DOL- LAR PUBLICATIONS. It treats on the PHYSIOL OGY OF MARRIAGE, and the Secret Infirmities 2 and Disorder of Youth and Maturity, resulting from ex- cesses, which destroy the physical and mental pow- ers, with Observations on ~> Marriage, its duties and jualifications, and their remedies; with Lithographs, filustratiig the Anatomyand Physiology, and Diseases of the Re- productive Organs of both sexes, their structure, uses, and functions. A popular and comprenen- sive Treatise on the Duties and Causaltles of sin- gle and married life—happy and reduce alliances, mode of securing them—iofelicitons ard infertile ones—their obviation and removal —important hints to those contemplating matrimony, that will overcome objections to it; none, however, should take this important step without first consulting its paers—commentaries on the diseases and medical restment of females from infancy to old ac, each case graphically illustrated by beantiful Hihogra- poe platese—nervous gs poe its causes and sure. y & process at once so siinple, safe, and elfectual that failure is imposstble—rules for dail: ment—an essay ou Spormatorrhea, with practical obsefvations on the saferand more su mode of treatment—precautionary bints on the evils re- sulting from empirical practice—an essay on all a arising from indiscretton, with inand simple rules by which all persons can cure them- selves without mercury—iemedies for those self- inflicted miseries and disappointed ri op so un- fortunately prevaient in the young. It is a truth- ful adviser : the Serger ps fSiiiecene tate marriage: Its perusal ticularly recommend- ea ie entertaining # secret doubts of their hysical condition, and who areconscious of hay- ng hazarded the health, happiness, and privileges to which e human being ts entitled. Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS bag Loh Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed, Post- age, to all parts of the United States N. B.—Those who prefer may consult Dr. LA CROIX upon any of the diseases upon which this book treats, elther personally or by mail. Medi- Cine sent to any part af the Union according todl- rections, safely packed and carefully sec from all observation. Address Dr. M. B. LA CROIX, No. 31 Maiden Lane, or Post Office Box 579 Albany, N. Y. Prog gant from 9a mto9 p m. and GFokee REMOVED tein No.6 Be S cD from No. 5 ver st. to 31 Maiden Lang, Albany, New Yerk, dee 28—-ly ATCHES -WATUMES—WATCHES — Just received, a great assoytment of Gold and Silver WATCHES, high and low prices, which I wiil than can be bo - aoe 100 ak a INSON’S, Jeweler. m%-lm 349 Ps. av. opp. Biown’s Hotel, MESSRS. sect ce respectful; , Ladies’, and Boys BRIDLES. MARTINGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS of a in, city and ery | use. All kinds of TRUNKS. VALISES, and CAR. PET BAGS. Ladies’ SATCHELS, TRAYEL- ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES. HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS, and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSE- ES. a CARDS, CURRY-COMBS, SPONGES, All material used will be the best that can be obtained; and both of us having been practical workmen for several years, we feel confident that our work cannot be su: durability. By teh to give satis- faction we hope to merit, res ly solicit, ashare.of public patronage. Pasticular attention paid to covering Wrauaks and repairing all kinds of work. ‘tools constantly onhand. nev 7—tr ALWAYS SUMETHING NEW: READ THIS, OLD AND YOUNG! Prof. Wood's Hair Restorative ILL RESTORE 6RAY HAIR TO ORI- ‘inal color permanently; made to ghee on bad heads; remove all dandruff or itching; destroy all diseases of the scalp; and if used once or twice a week regularly. prevent the hair from becoming ary or falling, toan imaginable age Read the following testimonials, and we @efy you to doubt, (says ‘Waverly Magazine.) Success to the us whose tonic we say, ‘Burns back to its color the Hair that was gray. yelther for style or SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING !—By using Professor Wood’s Hair Restorative gray hair can be permanently restored to its orfg ni color. The subjoined certificate was ved from Johnson & Stone, Gardner, Me., and is but one of the many instances that are daily coming to our knowledge of its wonderful effects. It is no leousr roblematical, but a self-evident truth, as hundreds of our community can testify.—Bos- ton Herald, Ganpner, Me, June 22, 1852 Mrz. H. Dyxe—Dear Sir: I have used two bot- tles of tent bilgi oye a ae — truly say it isthe greatest discove! the age for costering and changing the Hair Before ssing it L was a man of seventy. My hair has now at- tained its original color. You can recommend it to the world without the least fear, as my case was one of the worst kind Yours respectfully, DAN’L N. MURPHY CaRLYLe, Ill., June 27, 1253. Ihave used Prof. U. J. Wood’s Hair Restora tive, and have admired its wonderful effect. My hair was becoming, as 1 thought, prematurely gray; but by the use of the ‘‘ Restorative’? it has resumed its original color, and, I have no doubt. permanently so SIDNEY BREESE, Ex-Senator United States. HAIR RESTORATIVE.—ta our columns to- day will be found Prof. Wood’s advertisement of the above article, to which we call attention Whiat it has done, we have witnessed upon sev- eral of ouracqnaintances in St Louis. Hair once gtay met our view, black or brown as the misat be, being the color of early manhood id as fineand glossy as silk, and {] t without any other application than the Restorative. If it has done this upon others, will it not de the same for any of our readers whose ‘‘frosty prows’’ were once like the ‘‘ raven locks’’ of Lothiel’s warlike chief, ifthey willtry it. We think so.—Jackson ville Constitutional, Oct. 5, 1853. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE.—It seldom occurs that we notice, under any Circumstances, patent medicines, restora tives, or anything of the kind, for we have a pre- judice against most of them. But candor com- 1s usto invite attention to the advertisement of Promessor Wood’s Hair Restorative. We are too ee to “glee anything of the kind. butsome stances of its use have come to our knowledge which almost assures us that it is a sovereign remedy against the r becoming prematurely gray. Itis not a ‘‘ Hair Dye,’’ but u its ap- terere as directed, the effect is produced upon he skin, which brings out the original colored hair, without stiffness. and gives it a glossy and natural <1 Ee We have seen persons who have used it, and are much pleased with it. E- amine the adyertisement.— Missouri Fepublic O. J. WOOD & CO., Proprietors, No. 316 Broadway, New York, and 114 Market street, St. Louis, Mi~ art C STO‘! ¢ & CO., wholesale and reta!ll Agent, Washington. Alsofor sale by D. 8. Dyson, 8. Parker, undor National Aotel, and ali Droggists; in eorgetown by R.S. T. Cissel; in Alexandria by Peel & Stevens. T.W DYOTT & SONS, General Wheiesale Agent, Phiiadelphia, Pa. feb 1—6m Ponte es A ful remedy for the care of all billous dis- eases—Costiveness, Indigestion, Jaundice, Drep- sy, Rheumatism, Fevers, Gout, Nervousness, ‘umours, Irritability, inflammations, Headache, Pains, in the Breast, Side, Back, and Limbs, Female Complaints, &c., &c. Indeed, very few are the diseases which a purgative medicine 1s not more or less required, znd much sickness and suffering might be prevented if a harmless bat effectuai Cathartic were more freely used No person can feel well whilea costive habit of bod Prevails; besides it scon erates serious ani often fatal diseases, which might have been avoided by the timed, and judicoms use of a good purgative. This is alike true ef Colds, Feverish symptems, and Bilious d+rangements. They all tend to become or produce the pn 8 seated and formidable distempers which load the hearses all overtheland. Henceareliable family physic is of the first megy eon to the public health, and this Pill has perfected with consummate skill to moet thatdemand. An extensive trial of its virtues by Physicians, Professors, tients, has shown results surpassing any thing hitherto known of any medicine. Cures herve been effected beyond belief, were not sub- stantiated by persons ef such exalted positions pnd netacter as to forbid the suspicion of un- tru Among the eminent gentlemen who have testi- fied in favor of these Pills, we may mention: Doct, A. A. HAYES, Analytical Chemist of Boston, and State Assayer of Massachusetts, whose high Professional character is endorsed by e Hon. EDWARD EVEKETT, Senator of the United States ROBERT C. WINTHROP, Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives sdety ts LAWRENCE, Minister Plen., to nglan tJOHN B. FITZPARICK, Catholic Bisho) of Boston; also Dr. J. R. HILTON, Pi Chemist o: New York Clty, endorsed 'y Hon. W.L MARCY, Sesetary of State. WM_B. ASTOR, the richest man in America. 8 LELAND & Co., Proprietors of the Metro- Politan Hotel, and others. These Pills, the result of Jong investigation and study, are offered tothe public asthe best and most complete which the present state of medical sclencecanafford Trey arecompounded not of the drugs themselves, but of the medicinal virtues only cf Vegetable remedies extracted by Chemical wet in a state of purity, and com bined r in such @ manner as to insure the best results. This system of cow jon for medicines has been found in Cherry Pectoraland Pills both, to produce a more eificient remedy than hed hitherto been obtained by any pr The reason 1s perfectly obvious. While by the old mode of composition, every medicine is bur- dened with more or less acrimonious and injuri- ous qualities, by this each individual virtue onl that ls des'red for the curative effect is present All the inert and obnoxious qualities of eachsub stance employed are left behind, the curative Virtues only being retained. Hence it ts self evi- dent the effects should prove as they ha: epr.ved, more purely remedial, and the Pills a more pow- erfal antidote .o divease thad any other medicine nese to the world. ‘hey operate by their powerful influence on the internal viscera to purify the bloed and stimulate it into healthy action—remove the ebstructions of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other orcans of the body, restoring theirirregular action to health, and by correcting, wherever they exist, such de- rangements as are the first ‘in of disease. Prepared by Dr JAMES C. AYER, Practical and my fan Chemist, Lowell, Mass. Price 25 cents ~ box; five boxes for 81. Sold by Z. D GILMAN, Washingtony and by all respectable Druggists. apSdm PIANUS FUR SALK. PRices FROM $125 TO $600.—PIANOS torent by mont! ar Old Pianos exchanged, tuned and re- Tae Piano Covers, » tools, &c , at the great usical Instrument Establishment, Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. je4-tr JOHN F. ELLIs. RPORATION BTOCK-—$5,000 Corpo tba eC U ee BROTHERS, ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA BAILROAD eonnections, now NORE, and ai; ortions of the WEST, and the SOUTHW from Bal ole! » See 8, €cia! advertisements Information for Travelers. WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD, GE OF HOURS.—On and afer Mes. Tay Groskinguon at and Uie S. m., and Sane "Uk stacey etext ‘Uxena 9M ©. m., end Bane Oh Sunday at 4X 8. PARSONS, Agent “EXCURSION BOATS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION. [HE STEAMERS THOS. COLLYER OR GEORGE WASHINGTON can bechartered for public or se- lect to the White iiouse Pavilion, Fort Washington, Mount Vernon or any place on the Facterther eoiicies to the of a er 2 the Boats or tothe Presidestot the cones ap 17-tf eae Great Southern Mail Line ae-TWicCE DAILY (SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTED) Between Washington City and the South! VIA: ALEXANDRIA GORDONSVILLE, AND RICHMOND. Leave Washingten at62 mand 7 Pare from Washington to Richmond Ss se OMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE WAGONS Will be at the Washington Railroad to con- PASSENGERS and BAGGAG ci '¢,to STEAMER GEORGE PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, 2 dis- tance of six miles, ample time and Comfort are secured by this Route, as it isa conTINUOUS LINE OF FIRST CLats RalLRoaD FRom ALEXANDRIA TO RICH- MOND. THROUGH PASSENGERS end BAGGAGE carried without cost tothe Depot of the Petersburg ee Information of Route and Lost ob. tained of JAMES A. EV feb li Agent, . Va. FOR HARPER'S FERRY, we Via Chesapeake § see Ohio Canal. THROUGH IN TWELVE HOURS! *E NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET- BOAT ARGO, Capt. Cuas. H. Mexeitt, will commence making Regular Trips between GEORGETOWN and the above Point, on Mon- day, March 27th, 1656. The Boat will leave the wherf or W.H.& H.@ Ritter, Georgetown, D.C , e-ery ee Wea nesday, and Friday morning. at 6 o’cloc Returning, she will leave ee Ferry every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat y morning, at o'clock. Threugh Tickets, $2.25. To Leesburg $162, 1n-luding the Stoge from Edwards’ Ferry Families intending to visit the Virginia Springs the coming season will find this by far the mort safe, pleasant, and ch route to Berkeley Capon, Shanondale, W hite Sulphur and Warren. eals served on board at moderate rates. A coach will always be in readiness in George- + ywn to convey passengers to and from the Boat Fer further particulars inquire at the store of W.H.&H.G. RITTER, Georgetown, and 6. W.CUTSHAW, Harper’s Ferry, Va. mar 18—tf THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS. Ts SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINK TLANTIC Capt. Eldridge ATL. BALTIC Cape x. ADRIATI Capt. Jas. West These shi Pressly for Resmmmtas service, is been taken in their construction, as also in their engines, to Insure strength and speed ; and their accommodations for —— are unequaled for elegance and comfo1 Price of passage from New York to Liverpool in first cabin, $130; in second do., $75. From Liverpool to New York, 30 and 20 guineas. An experienced surgeon attached toeach ship. No berths can be secured until paid for. The shi ef this line have improved water-tight brik heads, and to avoid danger from ice wil! not cross the Banks north of 42 degrees, until after the ist of August. PROPOSED DATES OF SaILINe. Prom New York. 1856. Wednesday ....Dec. 4 e apply to D K. COLLINS & OO., 56 Wali street, New York. BROWN, SHIPLEY & CO., Liverpool STEPHEN KENNARD & CO,, 27 Austia Friars, London B.G. WAINWRIGHT & CO., Paris. j The owners of these ships will not be account- | WA able for gold, silver, bullion, + Ny geen pre- * clous stones, or metals, unless bills of ing are sons therefor, and th therein. e value thereof expressed m i-tr BY RAILROAD DIRECT TO THE WEST. a Beer yee: Time between Washington and Wheeling but 17¢ hours! Running Time between Washington and Cincinnati 27 hours" THROUGH TICKETS AND BAGGAGE CEECKS TO BE HAD IN WASHINGTON. HE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD having greatly impreved its Wester « Sdlere the fullest inducements to Traveiers between WASHINGTON, BALTI+ EST, NORTE- ‘ The . onne: tion between the Trains from Wash- ington and the Trains bound West from Bait!- more is always ;romyt.y made at the V a ty exed the Reiny House) 9 mies timore. This is the only chi required between W asiingten and the Onio river Baggage is checked turougx to Wheeling at we Washington Station, and rechecked and trent ferred there, (with the passengers) without ch for those holding Thx h Tickets for ;oints yond. The conne ting ‘ins leave Washington daly at6a.m and4x% p.m. On sundays ai we later hour cniy. At BEN WOOD, 4 miles from Wheel dived connection is made with: the trains of CENTRAL OH{O RAILROAD, running from Belair, & the Ohie, throngh Cambridge, Zanesville, and Newark, to COLUMBU~. "These trains copnet at Newark with the cars of the Newark, Manse and Sandusky Rel roed for randusky, Toied, * Detroit, Chi ago, rt Lois, ete. At COLUMBUS the C O. Ratirosd trains con- ne. t with the fast trains of the Liitle Micmt Ret rord to Xenia, Cincinnati, Loutsvil'e, ete. At XENIA (on Lite Miem! Ral road) onne tion is formed with the trains througn Dayton, to India» a;ois, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Cni ego, Rock Is and, St. Louis, Carlo, et for Passengers Lo'ding Through Tickets Memphis, Vicksturg, Natchez, New Orleans, et» which are also sold at Washi n—are trent ferred at Cin innati,to the Mai Steamers on th Obio. Tickets for Evansvie, Curio, and #4 Louis are sold by the river route. e i> For CLEV’LAND, ard via C eve'snd To eco, Detroit, Chicago, ete , tickets are 2 When the Oijo is navigabie between Whee and Wellsvii'e (forty mies) where a connect’ r with the Ceveand and Pittsburg Railresd made. quested to notice that wrie &" Travelers are r 4 is the on'y route affording Through Tickets ot | Checks in Washington, it is aiso the ee most speedy. and direct to near y a! the sens ints in the great West. The distance en ashington te Cincinnati is but mi es, belts about 100 miles shorter than by any other reute FARE, BY THROUGH TICKET, FRUP WasuiNnei To Wheeling, $8 50; Co *™ bus, $13 65; Dayton, $15 50; Cincinnati, #16 Louisviiie, by rai road, $18 65, by steamer f= Cincinnati, 218 00; Indiana: ois, $17 50; 4 land, $12 50; Toledo, $15 805 hetrett, ‘815 = Chicago, $20 65and $19 50; St Lovis, $25 50 Memphis, $26: New Or'eans, $31, etc es) FOR FREDERICK AND HARPERS FERRY MARTINSBURG. CUMBERIAT BERKLEY SPRINGS, BEDFOR DSERINGE FIESSONT, OAELARD and ra “ a gers May leave hington al i p.m. For the tainor ‘way stations on jaitimore and Wheriing, take 6 2. m. train Wasi in; 5 Por trains to and from Baltimore, Ano#? For further information, Th Tiae’ et. apply to THOMAS H, PARSONS, Ag*™* at Washington Station. WOODSIDE, by march Sat Master of & O. Raiirced,