Evening Star Newspaper, July 15, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, sUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, , (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) ane papi nocipy vse tiy Hn x By W. D. WALLACE, WI be served to subscribers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37% cents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- ssription priceis THREE DOLLARS AND FIF~ TY CBNTS ayearin advance, T}. O DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOL AR for three months; for less than three mont s at the rate of 124 cents week. (7 SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. —_——_ PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM LOSS BY FIRE! Subscribed Capital and Surplus... ..$1,358,151 13, FABMERS AND MECHANICS’ INSUB- ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA. Office northwest corner Pe jvanta avenue and 171] siveet, Washinston City, D. C. STATEMENT OF BUSINESS FROM THE 13ST an of August to the 3ist day of December, 1855: Am unt received ia marine premiums. . $68,242 31 Do fire premium: 39,908 82 + 108,151 13 -1,250,000 00 1,358,151 13 Total premiums fur five months Invested as follows: Cash in bank and on hand. Premium notes, not matured Due from azents (secured by bonds). Expenses aad commissions... 1,358,151 13 Tota! amount of losses reported to let Super § 1856: + $1,666 66 +» 3,000 00 4,666 66 Charles Dingee, Thoma: Maaderfield, Edward R. Helmbold,; DIRECTORS. Hon. Thos. B. Florence, George H. Armstrong, Charles A Rubicam, Grorge Heimbold, F. Carroll Brewster, James E. Neail, Isaac Leech, Jr. THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President. EDWARD R. HELMBOLD, Secretary. LOCAL SURVEYORS. Charles Waiter, No. 397 D street. Jno. M. Taornton, corner First street and Virginia avenue. James Williams, No. 22 Four-and-a half street. MARINE SURVEYOR. Capt. J. P. Levy, No. 474 Pennsyivania avenue. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. Join Thomason. The business of this Company wil! compare fa- vorably with the Most successful of similar institu- Uons Iu the United States. From the Ist day of August, 1855, in five months, up t» Ist January, 1856, the premiums received am vunted to the farge sum of one hundred and eight thousand, one huadred and fifty-one dollars, with only forty six hundred and six‘y-six dollars losses repor With thess evidences of success and good man- agement,’ the directors feel justified in soliciting a share of public patronage, b+tieving that the secu- rity offered ia am vie, and that all fair claims will be aljusted more according to equity than tegal techni- calities, With a view of affording ample indemaity to the public, the company have deposited with MESSRS OUNCAN, SHERMAN, & CO., OF NEW YORK, THEIR BANKERS, Cash and premium antes to provide an accruing Trust Fund of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, To be held by them a: a iditional seeurity to policy holders for the payment of losses. The company is prepared to issue policies agamst loss pale 5 fireon DWELLINGS, FURNI- TURE, MICL » MANUPACTORIES, WARE UUSES, all descriptions of BUILDINGS, and their contents, or all kinds of MERCHANDISE, transported by VESSELS, STEAMBOATS, CA- NAL 80ATS, RALL'.OADS, aad the usual con- veyances to or from any portion of EUROP@ and AMERICA, and on the hulls of STEAMBOATS navigating the western w: The rates of premium will bs as low as other companies, and in fixing them every improvement in construction and arrangement wii be taken into consideration. All losses speedily aijusted and promptly paid. Office northwest cc rner Pennsylvania avenue and Seventeenth street, Wa-hington city, D.C. Insurance may also be effected at the Home Office, Northwest corner Walnut and Second Streets, Phila- delphia. Also, at the Company's offices: New York— A. W. Th mpsoa, No. 10 Wall street. Boston— Oliver Brewster, No 4 State street. Baltim ore— B. H. Richardson, No 72 Baltimore street. Ci Leary he 4 Anthony. Cha-lestou—J. H. fo Jor, No. 121 8. Bay street. New Oricans—Harmaa Doane. Mi —Albert W Iham;. Mobile— treet. Ai sta —Girardey, Whyte & Co. Ao Bell, ‘Treaton =A & Cock: jobert A Baker. Vieksbarz—J. nam. emphis-W. E Milton. Detroit—Tnomas Palmer & Son. Milwaukie. Wellington Hart. Wellsburg, Virginia —Danfurth Brown, jr. Erie, Peausyivania—~Alien A. Craig. Wyoming, Pennsy.vaaia -R. Smith. Louis- Ville—H. 4. Timb--lake., Na -hvitle— Joseph Nash. Po: D Robiuson, Chicago—E P. Ward waa F.ancisco—Wiliiam Biggs, St. Louis—Thos gk. urtenay, geueral agent tor the southera and western 3 «. And in other principal cities of the United Biates by aathorized officers of the eom- pany. je 14-lyt AGENCY OF THE . Allianee Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, Capital.. 300,000! NNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ending January 1, 1856. Assets of the Compauy, consisting of Bonds and Mortgages 00 Bneucambered resi estate $119,004 oo Stocks of other Corporations, worth par ‘25,620 00 ‘Guab om band 31,866 30 943 70 $14,386 00 = 51,839 70 Whole receipts for premiums durtng the year Paid for losses and expeases during the year P M. MORIARTY, President. J.MORRIS THOMPSON, Secretary. THE GREAT WESTERN FIRE INSUR- ANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA. Capital $500,000. Charter Perpetual. DIRECTORS.” Charies C. Lathrop, 532 Spruce street. Alexander Whilden, merchant, 14 North Front street. John C. Hunter, firm of Wright, Hunter & Co. E. Tracey, frm of Tracey & Baker. John R. MeCaurdy, firm of Jones, White & McCurdy. * Isaac Hazleburst, atto. and counsellor. James 8. Smith, frm of Jas. B Smith & Co. Theo. W Saker, firm of Tracy & Baker. R.3. Walton, 360 Market street ‘Thomas K- Limerick, 544 Spruce street. Joba J. Baker, Goldsmith’s Hall. CHAKLESC LATHRUP, President. THOMAS K. LIMERICK, Secretary. Risks changed from other companies to this, no charge for policy fee. Enquire at the office of J. E. Kendall, over R. Morrow’s Exchange Office first door West of W. B. Todd’s Hat Store, on Pennsylvania avenue. mi im DAVID MYERLE, Agent. GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BOOTS AND GAITERS HAVE ON COMMISSION, FOR A PHIL- adelphia manu- Bewed or Calf-Skin B nb $3 62. full as gi as those usually sold at $5 or $6; ard a French Calf Patent Leather GAITER at $3 50, as good as = at $5; a first rate C Galterat $2 50, these are the best goods that is (or ever were) sold in the District for the price; for the p mg come and see for yourself. Terms positive’ vot a. to offset bid New YORE Lipa STORE, Seventa street, near Penasy.vania avenue. may = ANTHONY, Agent. CHAUNCY WARRINER, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER I ns Pine Watches, Jewelry, and Silver Ware. Gore SEALS, FOB AND VEST CHAINS, FINE JEWELRY, SiL- VER SPOONS, FORKS, GOBLETS, CUPS, &c., for sale at New York prices. REPAIRING.—'The Chronometer, Duplex, Lever, Cylinder, ss Mustcal, and other WATCHES repaired. Also, JEWELRY, &e. No. 330 PaNnnsYLVANIA AVENUE, betw’n Sixth and Sevtnth streets, Browns’ Hotel palidiog ign GOLDEN WATCHES, of the ap iver Washington. cash. No extra ebts. Call at the e 7 Ebvening VOL. VIII. OFFICIAL, | THE WEEELY sTap. 1, Tals exeellent Pamily and News Jeomal—con ing & greater variety of interesting reading than can be found in any other—is publisheden Satar- day morning. Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1856. NO. 1,071. PostMastTERs who act as agen’ acommission of twenty per oo trea | EXCURSIONS, &c. PLEASURE EXCURSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE YOUNG CATHOLIC’S FRIEND SOCIETY OF GEORGETUWN, D C. ib hss SAFE AND COMMODIOUS STEAM- ER POWHATAN, Captain Mitchell, having been chartered by, the above serge Hine make an excursion dow the Potomac on WEDNESDAY, July 16th The steamer will leave Georgetown at8o’clock a. mj; Washington at 9,and Alexandria at 10, and down the river, stopping at Fort Washington a sufficient time to view the pla-e, from thence to Pye’s Landing, Charles county, where there will be sufficient accommedation for those wish to dance, and thence returning to etown a! it sunset The Committee promise to s expense to make this the most of the season A fine Cotiilon Band has been engaged for the occasion. Houses, &c., for Rent and Sale. OR RENT—A BRICK HOUSE, SITUA- ted on 6th street, near the cornerof M. In- juire of F. M. MAGRUDER, Dry Good and hoe Store, corner 7th and 1 street. je 2i-tt F° SALE.—A TRACT OF LAND, CON- taining about 45 acres, on the Heights of Georgetown, being of the Valley View Farm, the residence of the late John H. King, deceased. This is one of the most desirable sites inthe District fora fine 20 acres of this tract is rove of tim- her, the balance cleared and ina high state of cul- tivation. ‘The summit of this tract is from 350 to 400 feet, above tide water, and has a fine view of Washington, » and the adjacent val- as of the Potomac. It will be sold entire or in lots Also, a large Frame Dwelling-house and Lot on the corner of Fifth and H streets west, Wash- ington city. oni lees Valley View Farm, orto Dr.H. King, No. 80 Prospect street, Georgetown, D. C je 18-t¢ {intel} E. J. KING. Possession. The following are some credits: By a Bible, 4s; oy res of Sieeeae Sd; 1 quire of paper, Is; vb gare brown do., ; 3 quarters of hundred of rice, 12s 94; 12} Ibs. of feathers, £1 2s. 54d; 4 doz. Al (Poor Richard’s undoubtedly,) Is. 94; of paper. 4d; ¢ doz primers 2s 3d; ¢ dozen chairs, £3; 2 ‘ Pickters,”’ 4“ rim” of pa- per, 2s 6d; 4 a piece of {Flannel, £1 12s. Aside from these credits the balance on the credit side appears to have been paid in cash. ¢ feathers and flannel may have been the oducts of the industry and elit, Le Franklin i smagley, of Treasury DePantmuni, May B, 1966. Notice is hereby given to the holders of the stcck issued pursuant to the act of Congress of 2d July, 1846, that such stock is redeemable by its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury on the surrender of the certificates thereof, on the 12th of November next, when interest thereon will cease. This department will 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 certificates ; FRANKLIN'S DOMESTIC Economy. _[From the Boston Journal } We are indebted to Joshua C. Oliver, Esq Lynn, Massachusetts, for an opportunity to examine a relic of the past, of rare interest. It is an old ledger, begun in Philadelphia in 1730, and the last entry in which is dated in 1786 It was found in the garret of an old house in that city. The book, which was originally made im a very substantial man- ner, and covered with parchment, is in a state - excellent preservation, which is remarka je, col The “ pickters,” rice, £c., — came to Frankli of ie. n in the way ering that it was used for over half 4 century, and has slumbered in some forgot- ten nook for sixty years more The ledger appears to have been kept originally for a small grocery and dry goods store, like many of our present country stores On a fly leaf is written, ‘‘ Ann Chandler’s Led, Experimental Trial of Mr. Francis's Patent Metallic Life-Boats. wii i {From the London Post of June 19 ) On Thursday, a numerous part ienti ntlemen assembled at ce oun-bene of re no piins or leasant excursion er A. begun On such stock received between the Istand 3ist | __ Tickets FIFTY CENTS each; Children ac- July 4th, 1737,” and und. be Froolwich Dockyard, fi ted bi OR RENT. WI Ww STEAI y Ath, 1737,” underneath, ‘- Thomas 2 lockyard, for the pur; of wit- days of August, one-fourth of one per cent; “Retreshmenteand Dinker wil we sewed up by F POWER. The lates, Sys Comvouient a Paschal, 1747.’ The latter appears to have | nessing a a trial of the admirable in- And on such stock received after the 3ist day of | an experienced caterer at cit’ prices. well finshed Hall next door to the Star Build- | greatly enlarged the business of his prede- | ventions of Mr. Joseph Francis, who has pat Tickets can be procured at John L. Kidwell’s Drug Store, Georgetown; Kidwell & Laxrence and Jobn F. Ellis’, Penusylvaniaavenue, Wash- ington, and at the boat o» the day of ercursion. Committee. John J. McQuillan, James O’Donoghue, James Riley, Francis H. ir, John J. Bogue, John Stakes, Wm 8 Jones, John Love. Wm Pettit, Jacob King) je 3,5,7,9,11,12,14,15-8t (Intel) I. Cc. R.M. FIRST GRAND EXCURSION OF LOGAN TRIBE Improved Order of Red Men, TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, On WEDNESDAY, july 16, 1856. HE COMMITTEE HAVING COMPLE- ted their arrangements take reat pleasure in announcing to, their friends and the public generally, that tnis being their first Excursion they will endeavor to make it the best of the season. A fine band of Music has been engaged for the occasion. ‘Tae steamer ‘‘George Washington”’ will leave Georgetown at 7% ; Washington 84, Navy Yard at 9, and Alexandria at 9 o’clock. Dinner and Refreshments furnished by an ex- perienced caterer i™ No intoxicating liquors allowed on the boat or at the Pavilion. Tickets ONE DOULLAR—admitting a gentle- man and two ladies; to be had from any of the Committee or at the boat on the morning of the excursion. Committee of Arrangements. Jacob F Straub, J Shoemaker, in; {tis 50 by 80 feet in the clear, with hizh ceiling, and is capitally lighted. Also, the store immediately under the west half of sald hall, 25 by 80 feet, fronting directly on Pennsylvania avenue, in the heart of the business portion there- of, (no other such desirable business stands are now being offered tothe public ) They will be rented separately or together. For terms apply to GEORGE HILL, Papermaker, Bridge street, a few doors west of the omnibus stand, George- town, or at the Star Office counter. N. B.—Ifrenters desire to carry on any business pie bei | steam power, they can be accommo- dated with shafting attached to the new and pow- erful engine of the Star Newspaper and Job Printing Office, manufactured by the Messrs. Ellis, and arranged so asto furnish ample power, if required, to renters of the premises advertised above. Je 20-tf ur The lease on the above property will be cessor, keeping besides groceries and dry goods, a large stock of hardware, hats, furs, &c., shipping the latter to some extent, and importing, underwriting on vessels, &c Although it would appear from the insorip- tion on the fly leaf that the ledger was opened in 1737, yet the accounts actually commence in 1730 ‘The entries previous to the former date are in a different handwriting from those of the subsequent date, but who was the ori- ginal proprietor of the store whose transac- tions are here recorded, does not appea: The chief interest which attaches to tl relic of the business transactions of by-gone days, is the fact that t¢ contains an account against the statesman and philosopher, Ben- jamin Franklin. Extending ever a series of years, and embracing the recorded purchase of articles for the every day use of his family this old account possesses more than ordinary interest. The account commences with the year of Franklin’s marriage, 1730, and ex- tends down to the year 1850-1. The first en- try is in October of the former year, the day not being mentioned, and probably comprised ented his metallic boats and army wagons Among the party present we noticed several members of the select committee, amo; whom were Col. A. Tulloh, Royal Artillery, director of the Royal Carriage rtment of Wool wieh Arsenal; Col. Sand Royal Eagi- neers, Commandant at Chatham ; Capt. Clork, Royal Artillery; and Major Vincent Eyre, F.R.G 8., Bengal Artillery, together with many American gentlemen of known skill. it is hardly necessary for us to enter into de- tails of any great length, as it must be a matter a, known to the scientific world after the successful trial which his inventions were submitted to in the presence of the Emperor f the French on the watersof the Seine. On those occasions the Emperor was go satisfied with the superiority of these boats over those ip use inthe Imperial navy, that he has di- rected an establishment to be set in operation A gpl for the manufactare of them for the French navy, as well as for supplying th wants of the mercantile marine siden The occasion also gave an opportanity of Mr. Francis receiving a token of the high es- the purchases of the previous month, as no | teem and appreciation of his Imperial Majesty care seems to have been taken in making en- | of the practical utility of hisinventions. The tries in the ledger to give the exact dates of | gift was a massive gold snuff-box. the different transactions. September, 1730,| The peculiarities of these boats are their was the first month of Franklin's marriage, | being much lighter, much stronger, more last and we obtain from the earlier entries in this | ing, more easily managed, requires less re- ledger, some idea of the economical scale on | pairs, are fire-proof, worm-proof, water-proof, which his domestic arrangements were com- | Will not corrode or rot, are always tight and ducted ready for serviee in any climate; they never The following are the first entries, verbatim | become saturated with water, and with all et literatim, under date of October, (without | these advantages, must de decidedly far su- day ) perior to wooden boats. It has been stated August, 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 to the United States by the party entitled to receive the pur- chase money ; and when sent prior to the Ist July thecurrent half year’s interest mu t also be as- signed by the present stockholder, otherwise such interest wiil 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 $1,500,000shall 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 1812, a premium of 10 per cent.; On stock of the loans of 1817 and 1848a premium of 16 per cent.; Andon stock issued under the act of 9th Sep- tember, 1850, commonly called Texan indemnity stock, a premium ef 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- so] F R RENT.—A THREE STORY BRICK Dwelling, with extensive Back Building,a large lot of ground attached, with a pumpof good water in the yard, situated on K street, nearly op Posite the Brewery. Toa good tenant the rent will be made moderate. Apply to COM 8. CASSIN, or at GODEY & CO’S, Lime Kiln, Beell street, between Congress and Washington streets, Georgetown. ALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. I have for sale a large number of Bulding Lots iu different parts of the city, very favorably located either for residences or business. Ap- ly to WILLIAM H. PHILIP, Attorneyat Law, 6.40, Louisiana avenue, near 6th street. m5 eo OR RENT —FOUR NEW SMALL BRICK Houses just finished, immediately northwest of the Capitol, between B street and the Railroad 4 Be epot. ly Sa toF - ps that day will be payable to him as heretofore. Robt Cunningham, John Paxton. z ~ . To 4lb of Tea 43. 4d; teriorates by disuse or age, the metallic body made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos- | jy 7,9,11,12,14, 15 (Organ) at reasonable pricesand on accommodating terms, by <y i iy ad oa; ind eg ei pe M5 *¢ j aoa aeen cueialiahen aneee aan hee ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties = — ——— Enquire of the subscriber at John E. Kendall’s Te ogee eds 6a: . 3B 43 so00ee Paserdber neds Perfectly for its entitled to recelve the money may direct. ie Ghkate wallace office, next door to W. B. Todd’s, Hat Store, | To 1lb of Sugar 6d; & 11b do. 6. .00--404010.0 | Pre 7 sie é - MONEY. | pennsylvania avenue, third floor, front room. To 3ib of Sugar 1s 6d, left to pay 138 8.415 2 | These qualities were, on Thursday morning, totic i pn aan IPTY TO SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS | | ap 3} -eo3m DAVID MYERLE. | To ¢ yd of Flannel 1s 5d; to } of Calico etna to a sa commenced by mM 29 ov retary of the Treasury. per month may be made by the manufacture | — Is 54d. ro parties of men being selected to fill the boats, — 4 rticle fi mmon d a id from the OR RENT—SEVERAL ERANDSOME Par- A “soe = 5, Pied — ofeas rele A coms a Ce ae thee lors andl Chamakers, Wik host. To a piece aper a Is per yd........149 | according to the directions of Mr. Francis. INGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was Earn the Highest Award of the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Suveriority. HE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- thine has pear os them in many respects, arecapableof executing twice the amount of wor! oer did Prmeriy in any given time They are without question the only Machines ca- | rs of sewing every variety of goods perfect; a birt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be sewn by any of these machines by asimplech: of needle and thread in such a manner that Closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are bullt strong and durable, and not likely to get out of order. We have machines with guages attached, for ters, &c. binding hats, cap-fronts, Silk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desirous of information regarding Sew- Also, table and transient board. Inquire at Mrs. SMITHS, 233 F street. nov 27—tf Y LORD, THE DUKE UF BUCKING. ham is taken. Hand him a copy of Mrs. Stephens’ new Magazine, and say there are more left. Also, other new publications, at FERGUSON'S, je 30- next to Lammond, 486 7th street. HAT WOULD BE AN APPROPRIATE present to take orsend home to your wives and daughters? Four, five, or 2 dozen pieces of new and fashionable music, selected from the lot just received at the great Piano Forte and Music Establishment of JOHN F 18, je3o 306 Pa. av., bet. 9th and 1Uth sts. | Dppeerdaicrlactericee PERRY'S EXPEDITION. Narrative of the Expdition of an American Squadron to the China Seas ard Japan, under the command of Commodore Perry, complied from the original notes and journals by Francis L. Hawks, D. D. LL D, profusely illustrated ; price 35. be easily realized. It can be manufactured wit! little trouble in any family; the materials are cheapg not over $10 or $15 dollars are required to startit. Many persons in different parts of the country sre now engaged in its manufacture, from which they are receiving handsome returns Full directions and particulars for its manufac- ture will be sent to any part of the country on the receipt of $1. Address, ERASTUS HOPKINS, je 19-eolm* Washington, D.C. HE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFUL- ly informs his friends and the public gener- ally that he has sold to William N.H. Maack the good will, machinery, bottles, fixtures, &c., belonging to his Mineral Water Ses JOHN McKEON. AVING PURCHASED THE ABOVE, THE undersigned, in connection with his present facilities, will be able to PED the public at all times with the best PORTER, ALE, CIDER and MINERAL WATER ina purestate Thank- fal for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him andtl To 1 yd of Linen 1s 4d; ferref and Su- | The boats being full. the depth in water was gar 7d; to 1 1b ot Cotton 1s 4d........ 3.3 | ascertained, and the men afterwards weighed To 4 yds of Red Quality Binding 13; to in order to try the burthen she could carry. 2 of sinimon 3d.............+.. ....10 11 | An ordinary service boat, new for the occa- To 64 Ibs. of Sugar 2s 9d; and cash left | sion, was also tried in the same manner to test to pay 1s 64; to 1 lb Loaf Sugar 2:41 61 | the difference in regard of superiority. Seve- It will be evident by an inspection of the | ral trials of this description having been made, above account that the household of Franklin | * ™@™ber of men este on the gunwale to try was conducted upon a most frugal scale. The | % C®péize them, but without effect. These item of sugar, however. figures largely in the 5 fee — Pronounced to be perfect- account, and compared with the smail quan. 7 ae — = beats ware then rowed tities of other articles purchased, indicates | T@™ a _ * the basin, and that there must have been sweet teeth to be | another series of experiments commenced. | A filled in his family. In his autobiography | 5 Bsn a ee es —_ Franklin says of this peri i : : ; seer See, 6h ” We hase sa rel prggensoerty oes says { given signal, rowed the boat with all the uni- “He that would thrive must ask his wife’ ted force they could muster against the stone- It was lucky for me that I had one as much | work of the Sasin wall, whieh had the effect disposed to industry and frugality as myself. j of causing aslight indentation in ber bows, She assisted me cheerfully in my business, | but not causing the slighest leakage, and the folding and stitching pamphlets, tending shop, peer tins tthe seh ato pa peleray Si line 0 re- purchasing old linen rags for the paper ma- peated by the same crew without the slightest for the last six years, he hopes, by a strict atten- A New Chapter in the Karly Life of Washing- | kers, ete. We kept no idl ants, , 0 1 eerie eer soc ee tion to his bustitess and with bis enlarged estab | ton, in connexion with the Narra ive History of | pre ,° leds wid aig sauee Pe wiki ot eee | Iojury farther than the mere indentation A 105 Baltimore street, Baltimore. lishment, to merit a continuance of the same. the Potomac Company, by John@Pickell. Just cheapest. For instance, my breakfast was 15 feet gig was next submitted to a most violent WILLIAM N. H. MAACK, Je30-2aw7t® Corner 4 and N sts., Island. BAJOU’S KID AND OTHER GLOVES. i pes A. SMOOT, No. 119BRIDGESTREET, Georgetown, has received, from NeWpe York, ladies Bajou’s KID @LOVES iil white, black and colored; a do do Il ladies and gents Jaffsta 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 article as cheap as the same quality can be nought elsewhere. m 1-tr JOHN H. SMOOT. REMOVAL. D*; MUNSON AAS TAKEN AND FITTED up the house formerly occupiea Major Robert Keyworth, No. 238 ‘ennsylvania mue, and is now ready to fulfil his 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 mee will cheerfully vouch. There isone Dentist inthis city who has been infringing the patent, and eeSeOeOSOSeSOSOSsS CHUB BROTHERS, BANKERS, made a bad imitation of ft, against whom I here BUY AND SELL by caution the public FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE;| N.B Whenever a Dentist speaks against FURNISH DHKAFTS ues Patent per Gum fen when On all Parts of United States and Europe; | ?7°7¢7 ly constructed, itis because he is igacrant COLLECT DRAFTS of the process, incom etent to inake the work, or - is unwilling to pay for the patent. On all parts of United States and Europe; | pr. M. is mow extraaling teat without pain by DRAW BILLS a new and perfectly safe process. ON IRELAND FOR £1 OR UPWARDS; References avin former advertisement. je16-tf BUY AND SELL BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES; FOR GENTLEMEN. NEGOTIATE TIME PAPER, EW SPRING GOODS, EMBRACING A Investment paying 10¥ an er, for sale. eeneral fend of ae newest cae ecion a ae styles and fashions. Orders prompt & LAND WAERANTS. Gonaeauily on hand a good sapplya Garments, We are at all times Purchasing, and have for published, and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Jy 1l- Bookstore, near 9th street. OYS’ SUMMER CLOTHING—IN CON- sequence of the advanced state of the season we have concluded to offer our full stock of Boys’ Clothing at very reduced prices, consisting of Linen Coats, Roundabouts, Jackets, Pantaloons, Shirts, Drawers, Vests, &c. WALL & STEPHENS. je 322 Pa avenue, next to Iron Hall. SILKS, SILKS FOR CASH. ADIES WHO WANT A SILK DRESS should not fail tocall and look through our immense assortment. Webave just; one through the stock and marked oneach piece just the price we paid for them at auction, which in many iu- stances was less than they cos! to import. We propose to sell off at cost for cash only the entire balance of our Silks and all kinds of sum- mer dress goods. We will not charge more than cost nor take less. Good bargains may be expected CLAGETT, NEWTON jy 9-10t corner Penn. avenue ang 9th strect MRS. A. C, REDMOND’S SKY-LIGHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY, No. 401 Seventh street, above H, west side. ORTRAITS TAKEN EQUALLY WELL in Fairand Cloudy Weatter. Particular attention paid to copying Daguerreo- tvpes, Oil Paintings, &c. Pictures of ifasoneel Persons taken and made to resemble life Mrs R. solicits the patronage of the Ledies parton) ss aa COAL ON THE WAY. ILL BE READY FOR DELIVERY IN a few days— 1 cargo of White Ash Broken Coal, for furnace 1 do do do Egg do, for Radiators 1 do Ked Ash Coal, for Grates and Ranges. Those who lay in thelr coal for winter during the summer months can now do so to much ad- vantzge by leaving their orders at the Wood ard Coal epot, N. W. corner 12th and C streets, No. : .. . ial by being lifted up and tossed over and for a long time bread and milk, (no tea) and [| ‘Tis! by Hi P pe eat it out of a two-penny earthen porringer : st eag de ovadevonn pavement of the basin wharf with a pewter spoon. But mark how luxury | DY “bout thirty-six men, who kept her in mo- will enter families and make a progress in : eetsep ee mpeg akogedor ged eyes f spite of principle Being called ene mornin, = i npr 7 to breakfast IT found it ie china bow! with : pregpetns med —— = bgt stand ait spoon of silver. They had been bought for | need ahr sri psespoe coat aeee, me without my knowledge by my wile end | taken under the crane, and there filled with bad cost her the enormous sum of three and i iersiery eat sage pieced Reeaee— twenty shillings; for which she had no other | then hoisted up by tackles, head and stern. to excuse oz apology to make but that she’ 'Y. if there was any possibility of causing her thought Aer husband deserved a silver spoon . to double; but this produced not the stigntest aud china bowl as well as aay of bis ueigh- rea on eae, except — — ep geen oe bor gta ons. She was then launched in’ e water, bors. his was the first appearance of plate and five wen got in and rowed her several and china in our house, which afterwards, in * : 4 “ times against the stone pier; but no dam of years, as our wealt % geek — gostei i eoppeasmmecpaling, 3 could be done to her, nor cause her to lea! poe Ses to severel hundred ponnds A —— = much smaller dimensions was rext However great a luxury a China bowl may © ®) mitted to a rough experiment on the stone bave been at this period of Franklin’s matri- pe peg Me ae ic ay = or and order- monial career, it is evident that they had be- ° © - aed pore ge J rom side to side on come more common a few years later. Under | the rough stones, with sach violence that an 1741 (no month and day given) we have a ordinary boat would have gone to pieces from charge for four Ching bowls ls. and 34. each. | it: Mr. Francis, to further demonstrate the Some of the items in the account against °UPeriority of his metallic boats, etood on one Franklin are cutious. Thus we have Sept, | °24: 8nd threw it down on the stone many 1773, “To 2 yd. of Garlix, 1s. 10” Under | times without injury. The same boat was the same date we have“ starch and blue 5d.’ ; te thrown into the water, and four men got showing that housewifes used bluing for their '” = stra — = a boat starched clothes in those days as at present. | ee 15 greases: A : ——_ ith 'M Maroh 1, 1834, ‘To { of biack Perssion 5s. j , tbe {ast experiinent was with one of Mr. d; tolyd. of Quillity 5d..’—articles of dry bier ey = conta Argan | raped ih aes , bs which is a wagon of the ordinary shape; its run- goods which probably go by some other name ning gear being made of wood, and of the same any weeie ok Nesbante sae cay as ' construction as these already in use; but the body is made pefectly water-tight, and of the April chert pea is Lpupied wy mlisge , Material as the boats are made of—corragated Whoca for Debby, Is.” The Debby, thus fa- | galvanised iron. The body is secured to tne fee ., rege A ; ing gear be means of two pins. Previous miliarly spoken of, was Franklin’s wife. May | preg ey being waketh Me Francis pro- 28, of the same year, Franklin is charged , gurel a veer 8 h d : “iJ . y large hammer, and commenced ee ae 2 Prec hye ll | striking the metal with all his force, but couid Again, A i fen Aces make no defective appearance. The resisting N. B.—We are prepared to exchange these ma- ¢hines for old machines of any kind Terms lib- . Persons who have been induced to purchase ferior machines under the pretext of being cheap, will find this a benefit 1 . mar 10—tf pe HALL BOOT, SHOE, & TRUNK ESTABLISH MENT.—I have this day received a @ assort- ment of Ladies’ and Gentlemen's dron and Wood frame Trunks ; also, Bonnet Box- es, Hat Cases, Carpet Bags, of all stvles. Ladies’ new style Gaiters, all colors; and black, bronze, and colored Gaiters, with and without tips,at $1. Misses’, Chiidren’s, and In- fant’s Shoes, all styles. Gents, Boys, d Youths ‘Patent Leather, French Calf Boots and Shoes from $1 to $5. . Calland examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. 8S. P. HOOVER, Iron Hail, je 13-tr Pa. av., bet’n 9th and 10th sts. ready made, of superior quality. Also, fine Dress Shirts, with Gauze, Silk, and Sale, LAND WARRANTS of all - 547. 2,240 lbs to the ton. i 2 Land Warrants |i Cotton underdress, eS and Toilet Goods Cosl'kept celiac to Eliz Woodard, 3s. 6d.? ‘The two individ- | wagon was ae on terrier ges a Pe cinlai Telerand Olsnier Berea aad Wood of the best quality always on hand. uals last mentioned were probably domestics | §°¥°" per ye: oe Apwnsnd tata tees cio ‘conn anid obi ati cain paint Pa. viene. Sy 7-tf rT. J. & W.M. @ALT or visitors in Franklin’s family. ‘There is ners wake mando ts tanh the tse < but ANTHONY BUCHLY, Sa TU ah he “ae a news ledger — Elis A wien eest Sho upeesagekt ton wage EFRIGERATURS.—JUST RECEIVED D off at a sacrifice, at 8; et codard, which we are sorry to say of . ht ater. The UNDERTAEKER ’ a few more of those excellent aie Refrige- jy 8-tr 306, between 9th and 10th streetss | Cne so intimately associated with Franklin, er peeps ge Searanen the run- rators. When all the patent Refrigerators have been tried and laid aside, these will continue to be used, as they long have been, ann give uni versal satisfaction. Prices are low. jyl G FRANCIS, 490 Seventh st. AS HEATERS.—ANOTHER SUPPLY of those Gas Heaters so convenient for the nursery, or for cooking @ meal fora svall family. Also, GAS STOVES, for cooking and baking, complete. G. FRANCIS, je21 490 Seventh st. was never paid. The last entries in the account are as fol- lows: Fe 1749 : April 20—To dressing and Lineing an old Att ceecssereeeceneces SLEEVE BUTTONS AND STUDS. E OPEN TO-DAY A LARGE ASSORT- ment of plain gold and fancy Sleeve But tons and Studs, to wuich we invite attention. M W. GALT & BRO., je27 3% Penn. av., bet. 9h and l0titstreeis. GERARD, THE LION KILLER Rachel and the New World “Tangletown Letters Camp Fires of the Red Men, at FERGUSON’S, Shop and Residence No. 303 Penn’a aven | south side, between 9th and 10th sts. ‘PJAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH an ELEGANT eaienees fet Goiamaaaa? and all necessary conveniences for properly et bls busbness, he nform the public that he Is y pre; L all orders entrusted tohim, ould respectfull pared to t the shortest notice, and in the best manner. 4 large supply of READY-MADE COFFINS (of all sizes, always on hand, which will be fur- ‘ished on the most teasonable terms. ning gear having been previously detached on the wharf, and the same got into it, and cum- menced roiling it, but could~ not bring it un- der water. Two oars were next put into the wagon-boat, and the men rowed her back- wards and forwards from one side of the basin to the other. This completed this series oD ex- eriments, which were decidedly success/ul. ‘he unfavorable state of the weather preven- ted the Lords of the Admiralty from be'ng present at the trials, but the dockyard officials 7-8. s . 18—To a Beaver Hatt for his son..£2 5s | | June 3—To a Beaver Hatt fer himself 2 Os. ; 2s. 20—To a Beaver Hatt 403., and dressing an old Hatt for his pared y rc 30- next to Lammond, 486 7th street. As heretofore, no pains will be s; to give HE MARTINS OF CRO" MARTIN.—A| Je . a oe pte is : the rd tire satisfaction seal occasions. ai novel, by Charles Lever; price 62 cents ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FABLE | joo 93—To a Hatt for his Son Will 2 Qs, Wore there to represen: their lordships, N.8B. Helen Lincoln, a tale, by Carrie Capron; 75c. CUTLERY, PLATED W E, &e. erage iam be AK —__— History of the American Bible Society, revised y W. P. ‘FRANCK TAYLOR. bata ced A Co Drivixe 4 Spanx or Horses. — The Janesville (Wis ) Free Press, of the 19th | ult., states that as Dr. Evans, of Evansville, home from Jayneaville on UST RECEIVED AN INVOICE OF VERY superior English and American Table Cutlery, Alabata Tea Sas, Cake Baskets, Castors, Butter Dishes, Albata Forks, Spoons, Ladles, &c. Feb. 11—To 1 Hatt do rene anor a “ Hii illiam,’? was afterwar e papel Oontae af mon Jersey, and became and brought down to the present time, Strickland, D.D.; $1.50 Jy 12-tr 43. CONNELLY, rtaker G@ and H, No. 423 Seventh street, west side, bet. . i = 3 her by political differ- | Was teturning CTACLES, EYE GLASSE to The abo’ all of nie uality, and of- ti d from his father by p po ‘ were RESPECTFULLY INFORM the arsrre Silver, fine Steclyand Piated gosta teediow. is M. W. ALT & BRO ; bach having espoused the cause of the ‘Thursday of —, ago ~ Lewd 3 i citizens of Washington ai cles. Gold, Steel, Shell, and Buffalo Eye Glasses, Jewellers, No, 324 Pennsylvania avenue, royalists. span of horses attache Wiltam Smith, ithe adjoining counties that he i of all focuses. je 27- between 9th and 10th streets sorry to have to record the factthat | with produce, and the owner, Wil hold! } repared to attend to all orders at Also, Magnifiers of every description, suitable | — F ‘din, notwithstarding the wisdom of his | ® corpse, although sitting erect and hol Se Tp ear pireperity tes ne for engravers. physicians, @reughtsmen &e. WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR’S . coarse in“ Poor Richara’s Almanac” against | the reivs. The egies sialy peed yh. 3 Jon all occasions. He guarantees to preserve the | gn fa.t articular attention Paid to the selection of LIQUID HAIR DYE |, uining in debt, paying as one gocs, &c., was bal Mr. Smith immediately vooms he had dead in the Warmest ‘weather for any length of | Olasses sulted to the eyes of wearers. SKILFULLY APPLIED AND SOLD Whale>| ot himself a prompt paymaster "Tuo fpt- | house. but life was extinct, 1 meme be hed ie iarge supply of ready-made COFFINS of Lesa ee epcaeniod gs Ain tabllshment on Pennsylvania avenue, berwesn 9h Bok pit che Axes Stee ot cee mopoaes 28 oe aan. died of direace of the heart. He 5 jpn at , inst hi 2 Th : all sizes and qualities, always on hand. Jy 12-48 5% Pa. ay., bet. Oth and 10th sts. | ane 10th streets, and under Willards’ Hoiel wns oe ae at idee of 2. | eves a family to lament his sudden death. m 9-eo3m OR LIGHT LITERATURE, Pericdicals, F Stationery, Standard Works, Balm of 1,000 \. Ll at Flowers, &c. Cal PERGUSON’S, 7th at jy9 next to Lammond's. D CURKANTS. eaarteh supply otNe. 1 RAISINS and CUR- eceived in store to-day. RANTS, being a uP Tine, jyu Cor. Vermont ave. and | st. PEN AND POCKET KNIVES, SCISSORS, sdlliag oft disonalinne the businger seo? nur Ness ae Sie Siem NF. ELLIS, y Str 306 en bet. 9th and 10th sts, NS ELLING OFF AT A GREAT sa- a JOHN F. ELLIe’s. RESERVEV GINGER.—A BEAUTIFUL article just reeetved and for sale by jy? Z. M. P. KING nie A share of the solicited —————$<$<—<$<—<<< SS ————————__—_____ ARCLAY’S NEW DICTIONARY, con- itome of History. Biograph: and the wetalSelences. FERGUSON,” fe 30- next to Laummond, 486 7th st. PORATION STOCK.—$S,008 Corpo Oration of Washington Stock for sale at feb 3— Hearses, and e of the best quality. veld ublic patronage is respectful: “ — marsttf At the foot of the third folio in 1740, the bal- ance had increased to £26. The fourth foliv, in 1743, shows a balance of £31, and the ac- count does not appear to have been balanced, leaving off in 170-1 with an indebtedness, on the part of Franklin, of £26. A emall por- tion of the amount due appears to bave aan aid from time to time in goods, partly ae ranklin’s printing office, and in pers ht singular character for printer to have in his “If you ever think of marrying a widow, my son,” said an anxious parent to his heir, “‘ select one whose first husband was | bung; that is the only way to prevent her | throwing his memory in your face, and ma- kirg annoying comparisons” ‘Even that won't prevent it,” exclaimed a crust, old | bachelor: ‘she ll then prake him, may hanging would be too for you.” CHUBB BROTHERS