Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOOR, (EXCEPT? SUNDAY,) iar Boi 8,8 « aici paca. ‘Bisventh Srbng By W.D. WALLACH, Will be served to subscribers by carriers at S1X AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 374 eents per month. To mail subscribers the sub- sertption price is THREE DOLLARS AND FIF- TY GENTS a year in advance, TWO DOLLARS for six months, znd ONE DOLLAR for three months ; for less than three months at the rate of 125 cents a week. {> SINGLE COPIES ONS CSNT. FASHIONABLE DANCING. W. MUNDER, PROF BSSOR OF DANC- . at Georgetown and Con- vent, and principal teacher of Washing- ton, D. C., and Baltimore, Md , bas the honor to announce to the citizens end public generally, that bis school is open Seery TUESDAY and THURSDAY AF TERNUON for Young Ladies, Misses, and Masters, from 3 until 6 o’clock, and on the same 8 at S for gentlemen. bar to the snasuel large number of pupils in his classes this season, and the great success of his class in the first society of Baltimcre, com- pells him to limit the number of pupils taken for the balance of the season. The public are well aware that Prof. M_ spares neither time nor patience to render the un- skilful pupil perder He teats and gentlemen ly of respectability and standing, to visit his class and witness the im t of his pupils in the few Pleasant lessons that has past. It is desirabiethat ail who wish to participate in his May Exhibition should ente: cariy this year, asthe dances in pre- —- are more complicated than any hereto- introduced nov 21-tf NEW LIVERY STABLE, Bigtth Street, between D and EB. —E SUBSCRIBER HAS ERECTED A commodious sable on 8th street, having room enough for over fifty hor- ses, and a capital House of 27 by 90 feet. This establishment is now for the reception of Horses on livery, ani fethe hiring and selling of horses. Be has also for rent a large Room immedi- + mc Bard his carriage house, 27 hy 90 feet, suita- ble foralmostany purpose There isalsosleeping branks for ma bringing servants, and the whole establishment {s lighted with gas He would also call the attention of persons bringing produce to market, to the fine yard ad- ae stable, where wagons can be safely sesured during the night The whole establishment is under the chargeof Wa. Hicks, well Known tostable men in this elty. nov %6 tf _JOHN C. COOK. SORIEES DANSANTE. OF.H W. MUNDER TAKES GREAT pleasre in announcing to his friends, patrons, and public generally, that the above social and delightful entertsin- ments willcommence at Munder’s Metro- — Hall, corner 9th and D streets, on WE ESDAY EVENING, November 26th, at S o’clock, and continue every Wednesday throughout the seasoa. Gentiemen wishing to subscribe for the season caa do so upon very favorable terms, by applying at the Hall on Tues- day and Thursday evening from § till 10 o’clock. nov 21-tf FOR THE HOLLIDAYS. ITH GREAT PLEASURE WE IN- form our friends and the public, that in anticipation of their wants for the Hollidays, we have regardless of time, trouble, and expe: gathered together the la t, Most complete, and varied assortment of Goods in our line ever before e@fsredin thiscity Weare dally receiving and arranging for exhibition from the north, our beautiful goods, selected with great care and at- tention by one of our firm, to which we invite your attention. Ourstore is No 20, between Sth and 9th streets, on the Avenue. deo 4- H J. McLAUGHLIN & CO. PARIS PHEMIOUM HATS. MODE DE PINAUD. ODD & CO. HAVE RECEIVED PER Ramage ey an invoice of Gen- tiemen’s DRESS HATS from the celebrated . establishment of Laville & Poumaroux, who received two first-class medals at the late Exposi- tion in Paris. Also, a beautiful assortment of Children’s FANCY BEAVER HATS, for Missesor Boys. Ladies’ RIDING HATS. FRENCH UMBRELLAS, vary superior. TODD & Co., , nov 3-Ot&keott west end Bro YLOK & MAUKY’S R pertatioc —The following valuable and interesting works will be found amongst a variety of Baglish Books recently received from England. many of which are at considerably redu ; ces and especially suited for the approaching fes- tive season = Book of Celebrated Poems; the best poems in the English language; one beautifuily printed Svo volume, with eighty flustrations by the first artists, cloth, gilt edzes, a Crufkshanks’ Three Courses and a Desert, fifty humorous {Lustrations, #1 26 Book of Family Crests,2 volumes, over four thousand cuts of crests, $5.50 Furniture and House Decoration, 4to , six hun- dred illustrations, $5 Gallery of the Graces, or Beauties of British Poets. 36 beautiful plates, morocco, richly gilt, 33.50 Gleanings of Nature, by Mudie, 57 colored plates by Landseer, jr , #3 Puss in Boots, 12 fine {llustrations, fancy covers, SOcts Junius’s Lotters, complete in two volumes, $2 Kohl’s Russia—St. Petersburg, Moscow, and the Crimea, $2 75 Moore’s Irish Melodies, {!ustrated edition beautifally printed and embellished with splenaid Ine engravings from pictures ae expressly for the work by Mu aaa, » 37 Nicholson’s Operative Mechanic and British Machinist, 150 plates, $4 50 Nicholson’s Builder and Workman’s New Di- rectory, ito , 150 plates, $6 Percy’s a of Ancient English Poetry, cloth extra elt, #2 25 Pictorial Book of Ancient Hallads, illustrated, antique gilt edges, $3 75 Robinson Crusoe, with 26 illustrations, on wood and steel, $1 25 Seuntering about London, 75cents Sculpture, Specimens of Anctent and Modern, Mo., ates, 82 50 Sketches of Yo Ladies, Young Gentlemen, and Young Couples, 19 illustrations, by Phiz, #1 Stuart’s Antiquities of Athens, and other Mon- uments of Greece, 70 beautiful plates, with the — sproappe a » $275 Tasso’s Jerusalem Delivered, 4 on ‘wood and 8 on steel. $1 25 wesc Fe bh is eo in Women and tiea! ypotherses mre Beaut new editions, #2 drawings from life, 33° 7 Bon Gauitier’s Book of Ballads, {ilustrated by Crowquill, Leeeh, and Doyle, $2 25 A Cracker Bon Bon for Christmas Parties, by Brough. illustrated, $1 Round Games for all Parties, for Old and Yoang, gilt edges, $1.50 josweil’s ohnson, 10 vols., 50 plates, p- Life of J a =a oi Studies of Heads, finely drawn on stone, to Lardaer’s Po; Bg cts. ‘unch’s Pictures—Pictures from the Portfolio oe Panch, 699 filustrations by Leech, 1 vol , Book of Costume, or Annals of Fashion, by a Lady of Rank ; vo. » RUMerous lilustrations, pile edzes, 82 50 ents Comic Annual, 40 illustrations by Leech, 0 tormenta a the Government Sahool of De- Chamber's History-of the Russian War. splen- idly lilustrated with maps and plates, $3 50 . The work of Canova in Scuipture and Model- Nog, eugraved in outiine by Henry Moses, with descriptions and 2 biographical memoir; 3 splen- did volumes, #12 For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S s Bookstore, near %h st I R. MUNSON AT 336 PENN’A AVENUE, is still making those beautiful eontinnous GUM ‘FEETH, cailed Allen's Patent. for the exceliency of which over all other styles of teeth, many z0w Wwearlag them in this city, will cheerful vouch. There is one Dentist in this clty who been infringing the patent, and made a bad imitation f it, agalast whom [ hereby caution the public a Whenever a Dentist speaks against Allen’ Patent Contihucus Gum Teeth, whea properly consiructed, itis because he is ignorant of the process, incomorteat to make the work, or sunwiliing to pay for the patent. je 16-4 HOCSIKRY—HOSIERY. OHN H sMUO r, NO. 119 BRIDGE Street, Score, DL C, bas received a large assort- ment of Woolen and Cotton Hose, and half Bose for Ladies, Geats, Boys and Girls, of all sizes and qualities, and of the best makes 5 will please ail nov 6 pi sean Se ST ee te A NEW ASSORTMENT OF BOHEM)- an Glass, amongst which may be found the e@egant Buck Decanters and Goblets, at dec 1 THE LAKES, 504 Pa, J. ROSERTS, Piane Ferte and Urgan Tuner. References —Wm @. Palmer and J.N_ Crouch. Urders left at the Academy, corner Eleventh street and the Avenue, will meet with prompt attemion dec 6-lwe pular Astronomy, 119 cuts, 12mo., Even f ¢ ing Star. VOL. VIL L. J. MIDDLETON, DEALER IN ICE, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F aad Wwalfth streets feb 7-4 JOHN H, McCUTCHEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AS REMOVED Als OFFICE AND RESI- to No. 24 Missouri avenue, between 4ig and 6th street. nov 18-1im* ACARD. RS. FRANKLIN, TEACHER OF VOCAL Music, No. 405 & street, between 9th ani 10th . References: Mr. R. Davis, and Mr. Hilbus, Music stores. se 17-3m DR. THEOD. HANSMANN AS REMOVED HIS OFFICE SOME houses above his old rooms, to No. 491 7th street west, between D and EK streets north, near the General Post Office. Office hours as before; from 8 to 10 —— m. nov PIANOS. PIANOS. LARGE COLLECTION OF NEW AND SECOND-HAND PiANOS8 for Sale and to | Rent, cheaper than at any other place, at No. 498 Eleventh t, a few doors above Pennsylvania avenue. nov 21-im* HIRTY DAY CLOCKS,—FOR Churches Banks, Hotels, Offices, &c. These; gyi Clocks run thirty two days with once wind- Bag} ing, and the power ofthe spriag is so equal. mR} ized, that the: force is applied atall times itke F= a weight have anti-friction rolliag pinions and the pendulum rod is like those on astronomt- cal clocks by which the expansion and contrac- tion of heat and cold are avoided, and accuracy of time secured. Also,a fresh prime lot of Eight Dayand Thirty Hour Clocks All warranted. Prices low. 6. FRANCIS, nov 29- 490 Seventh st. THE UNION. HE “UNION HOTEL” IN GEORGE- town, D. C., has been leased by the subscriber, who Is now pre and would be pleased to recelve permanent and tran- sient boarders. nov l4-im JACOB FOUKE. ~ESTERNATIONAG HOTEL, T WASHINGTON CITY. | LATE HIS HOUSE (KNOWN OF gone thorough repair and been handsomely AS the United States Hotel,) having under- ts. From its favorable location, (being nearer the Capitol than any other Hotel {uthiscity,) and the accommodations, the proprietor is prepared to aiford all who wish a compfortable home during their sojourn In Washinton, he feels assured of a Heocet pereange from the traveling public. : ec 1- GAUTIER’S FRENCH RESTAURANT, 252 Pa. av , between 12th and 8th sts. HE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE ES tablishment desires to call public attention to his Increased and unsurpassed facilities for con- ducting and supplying everything in his line of business. He is prepzred to supply at a few hours’ noticc | the largest DINNERS, BALLS, and PARTIES with everything pertaining to the most fashion- _— entertainments, and on the most reasonab!e erms. ENTIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS fur- nished Families without any trouble to the fem- ily and at moderate charges A FIRST-CLASS FRENCH COOK will be sent to private houses at &2 per day ; and market- ing and such articles as they may wish purchased will be furnished at cost. Also, China, Glass, Sliver Ware, and Table ORNAMENTS One or moze “ dishes’’ sent to any part of the = at short notice. t my estab!ishment will be found elegant sultes of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Keooms furnished In the best manners, always ready. My Restaurant offers great advantages to gen tlemen rooming out, they can he supplied with meals atall howrs. Particular attention is desired to my new style of superb CONFECTIONERY, which for purity and delicacy of flavor are unequalied. C. GAUTIER, dec? 292 Pa. avenue, bet 12th and 13th sts. I8HES TO CALL THE ATTENTION to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sickness, and jculariy from lasses in; lously selected, to his superior PECTACLES and G LASSES carefully ground be himself to a true spherical accuracy, and bril- lant transparency, suited precisely and benefi- cially to the wearer according to the concavity or convexity bear be Very numerous are the ill efects caused to precious organ of sight from the oo in not bein, he recisely suited, by the use of an Optometer ; am of many years enables him to meas- ure focal disease of the eyes, and such giass- es that are absolately required wili be furnished recision and sat! tion. JOHN TOBIAS acknowledges the very libe- ral encouragement ey, Ba ined, and further solicits the patronage of those thet have not yet availed themselves of his aid Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send- ing the glasses in use, and state how many inch- es they can read this print with their spectacles, —— supplied with such as will improve their sight. nnumerable testimonials to be seen; and ref- erences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his glasses. Circulars to be hed gratis, at fis office, No. $12 SEVENTH STREET, three doors from Odd Feliows’ Hall, cP stairs. NoRgvoLx, September 7, 1554. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me suit very well, and seem to have improved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LITT. W. TFAZEWELL I bave tried a pair of Spectacics obtained froin Mr. Tobias, and tind them of great assistance to ~~ sight, and corresponding with hisdescription the focus. i recommend him asa skillful o HENRY A. WIBE. Having been induced by a friend to visitthe es- tablishment of Mr. Tobias for the Lehane of try- Uclan. ing his glasses, 1 was furnished him witha pair slig 2! colored blue, which have afforded Ine more refief and ification than any | have ever tried. My sight, originally — ood, was injured by wely late hoa reading af night, fre- uently toa late hour;“but with the aid of } sma ht I can study almost as late as ever, and that too without the et I bave wiously waifered, JUHN WILSON ‘Late Commissioner Gen’! Land Ofice, December 11, 1855, Lbave used Mr. Poblas’s Spectaclen for three or four months, and i leesure In say- ing that I am much pl. with them. { have been much benefit — May Sth, 1556. GEOR. P. SCARBURGH. 1 was recommended to Mr. John Tobias as a skiliful torre and as! have eyes of remark- able peculiarity, | was giatified to find that Mr. ‘Tobias seem to comp:ehend them by inspec- tion nud some slight measurement, and he has made mea patr of Spectacles that suits me ad mirably A.f. BUTLER. July 11, 1836. Witmineton, N.C., Jan. 27, 124 Mr J. Tertas: Dear Sir—I am happy to say that the Spectacles which I obtained from you last ‘week are entirely satisfactory. Froman tnequal- Sty im the visual range of my eyes, I have hereto- found great difficulty In getting glasses of the Proper focal distance. It affords me pleasure to state that, by the ald of your optometer, this diffi- culty has been huppily obviated so that the glasses you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted — eyes of aan have ones Jee used. ery . yours, . B. DRANE, ector of St James’ Parish. DEPARTMENT oF Int ERIOR May 7, 1855 rom natural defects and the unequal range of tay eyes, I have been compelled to use glasses for several years. I have tried different opticians without obtaining glasses fectly to my eyes. Four months since Ar toe made two pairs especially for me, which I have found to serve me oyna BY the use of his optometer he is enabied toadapt 6! asses minutely to theeye. I most cheerfully recommend Mr. Tobias to wi having occasien to use glasses. and bear my test}- pdbemtaseartar ro Sa ye } HBNRY E. BALDWIN, Assiat. Sec’y to sign Land Warrants P. 8.—OPERA GLASSES of it varies TELESCOPES & MICROSCOPES, Watch MAKER GLASBZS, and many other articles {n ey very low prices coustantly on bend. WASHIN be refuinished, is now open for the reception me | | GTON, D. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1856. NO. 1,199. CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE. R. H. MILLER, SON & CO, Importers direct from Liverpool to Atexandria, beg leave to call the at- tention of dealers, hotel-keepers and others of Washiagton and to their stock of @VUDS, which, for extent and variety, will compare favorably with any establishment in the Eastern cities. i ‘The connexion of their senior partner with the | manufacturers of Europe and the United States | for upwards of 30 years, has given him advan- tages in the [amare of goods, equal, if not supe- | rior, to any house in the trade. An inspection of goods and pure will satisfy all parties that pur- chases can be made of them upon the most favor- ableterms ¢ French China Dinner Sete, gilt and decorat: — Dinner Sets, gold band and white French China Vases, Pitchers, Tollet Sets, &0. | French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, and H other articles of Teaware And.Dinner Ware, separate from sets * India China Dinner Sets, and separate arti: ways on hand | White Granite Ware in every variety, in sets, and separate from sets, as may be desired Blue Printed or Liver Ware, the same | Common Edged, White and Rockingham Ware, ' in full supply. Cut, Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware om the best establishments in the Eastern and estern States, which will be sold by the pack- age or otherwise Experienced packers em, | by us can be transported breakage Fare by the steamboats from Washington to Alexandria, almost hourly, 12} cents each way A quarter ofa dollar thus spent may save many dotiars. dec 1- loyed. Goods put up om any mode without SENGER'S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Awardof the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Superiority. ‘(}4E IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine hassimplified them in many respects, and they arecapableof execulingtwicetheamount | of wor! — did formerly in any given time. ihey are without question the only Machines ca- Ppable of sewing every variety of zoods perfect; thirt bosom or heavy trace for borness can be | Sewn by any of these machines by asimplechange of needie ard thread in such a manner that the closest scrutiny cannot detect a fault. Manufacturers, planters and families will find ther the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely io get ont of order. | We have machines with guages attached, for binding hats, cap-fronts, galters, &o. Silk, Phread. Cotton, Needles, &o., constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persons desires of information regerdizg Sew- lag Machines wil) please address I. M. SINGER & CO., 1¢5 Haltimorastreet, Baltimore. MN. U.— Weare prepared to exchange these ma- shines for old machines of ne d kind Terms iih- erst. Persons who have been inducedto purchase nferior mechines under the pretext of belng ebexp, will find this a benefit indeed. mar i@—ly ‘HAM PAGNE CLIDER.—JUST ARRIVED \/ from New Jersey. a lot of choice Ghampagne Cirder For sale by the barrel or jn bottles. Poultry & Massey’s Philadelphia Also. ‘f Pondelet’s Baltinaore Ale X Ale. All of which will be sold at asmall advance for cash. nov 26 ARNY & SHINN, A= Georgetown, D C. {RTS.—-JUST RECEIVED York, hooped and plain Quilted nat celebrated make. n D ceived 100 bbis of Read & Brother’s Troy Draught Ale, which ts very fine, and will besold atthe low price of $6,75 per bbl , for cash only. ARNY & SHINN, Georgetown, D.C. ED AND NOW OPENING, AT MUNRO'S, a @ne as- EcEet HUTCHINSON & sortment of Work Boxes, Cabas, Reticules, Porte Monnaies, Card Cases, Portfolios. Writing Cases, Jewel Cases, Card Keceivers, Watch Stands, ‘Toilet Bottles, and Perfume Cases, tocether with many other things, suitable for presets, at our Fancy Store, No. 310 Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween 9:h and 10th streets dec 8 6t HUTCHINSON & MUNRO. TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON D SUKROUNDING CUUNTRY. A THER LARGE SUPPLY. BONNETS, OF ALL QUALI- > he and prices,from the finest F rencht Hats to the lowest priced Fine end Handsome HEAD DRESSES, ia great veya EMBROIDERIES of all kinds. TRIMMINGS to match any style of Dress goods. RIBBONS of every style. And, in fact, emery varicty of Goods usually found in first class ‘I’rimming Stores 1[7-DRESS MAKING, after the latest and Most app’oved styles. N. B —The supply is kept up through the en- M. WILLIAN, wire season. Opposite the Centre Market. reat varse'y of articles suitable for mas Gifts. nov 29-1m CLOCK $1 CLOCKS. THINK OF IT.—GOOD CLOCKS NLY from 81 50 up to 230, warranted to go right;—over 65 different styles of Clocks to. selectfrom. Also, Ciock Cords Weights, Keys, Balls, Oils, and everything in the material line. Call and see for yourselves, at J ROBINSON'S, 349 Pennsylvania avenue. op- posite Browns’ Hotel. nov 24-2m —— = - ~ NEW GUOUDS. SEMKEN, ‘30 PENN. AVENUE, BE- © tween 9th and 10th streets, has opened this day 2 splendid assortment of superior GOLD WATCHES, for Ladies and Gentlemen; DIA- MONDS, and all other styles of rich Jewelry of thejatest Paris fashions; tripple PLATEDWARE on Albata_ Also, an invoice of fine Fancy Arti- cles, sultable for Christmas and New Year Pres- ents, and a lot of real JET ORNAMENTS, STERLING SILVERWARE in great variety, ‘Testimonials made to erder. We respec! x call the attention of our patrons to the above, an solicit a call. SEMKEN, dec 8-6t 330 Pa. ave , bet. 9th and 10th sts. RENCH JUVENILE BOUKS, FOR Yonths of all ages; recently imported, in va- riety, direct from Paris by the undersigned ;em- bracing many beautifully illustrated, aswell as others of the cheapest kind. dec 9 FRANCK TAYLOR. O THOSE WHO BUY TOU SELL again.—Call on us to supply your wants for the hollidays at once; don’t postpone it; you can buy cheaper from us, and have a larger stock to select from than at any other place dec 9 H. J. McLAUGHLIN & CO. Hh dat MECEIVED AN ADDITION TU my former supply of new and _seasonable Goods, fine CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and VESTINGS, which [ am prepared to make up to order erga 4 and in the latest styles Un band, READY-MADE CLOTHING of fine quality, a new supplyof ftne SHAWLS, and many other desirable articles of Gentlemen's ‘wear. A. H. YOUNG, Merchant Tailor, nov 29.27 Browns’ Hotel, Pa. ave. BUCK! BUCK! BUCK! (net Weolly Hoss) EN ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON, D C HREE ENTIRE DEER, LARGEST EVER received in Baltimore, shot with Virginia rifles—not revolvers. BEAR MEAT, HAMS, SHOULDERS, SIDES, fattest ever received from the Allegha- nies. Constantly receiving from the West, via Balti- more and Obio, Winchester and Potomac, Par- kersburg, Central Ohio Railroads, VENISON, POULT Y, WILD GAME, keg and roll BUT'- TikR, CAP HONEY, DRIED APPLES and PEACHES, and country produce generally. oleae | Cc. C. O’NSIL, Sorner Howard end Pratt streets, dec 3-1m ‘altimore. . DUPRIE’S REMEDIES are the only effectual cure for External or Internal Piles, Saltrhcum, Ring-Worm, &c. They are unrival- led for purifying the blood. 50 cents box Office 76 Nassau street, New York. Will be coapry Serre Por saleby FORD & BRO., corner of Lith st. and Pena. avenue on Zs YVroun AND GUITAR STRINGS, AT BLLI8'S Piano Sere. dec S ‘ed plain | jokes al | EVENING STAR. She sat a few moment: apparently in deep thomas and then turning to Sarah, remarked, | “You are probably aware that a city like ' New York is a dangerous place for a girl as | Young as you—and as— ’ she was going to add ‘* beautiful,’” but checked herself amd said “inexperienced” instead. ‘“ Why do you not go into some quiet country place and try and support yourself by teaching school or some- CHAPTER I. “thing of that kind? This is ost the only It was a cold, raw, Novemberday. Their respectable situation in which a young girl was piercing, and a flurry of snow, that had | can establish herself now-a-days, Miss Perci- fallen since morning, gave an aspect of inex- | val.” pressible dreariness to the mountain scenery; ‘I never should make a good teacher—[ around the little village of Montespan, which | have not patience and I don't like children, boasted only one “great house.’ This was the | either,” said Sarab residence of a retired city merchant, whose | ‘Not like children! Dear me, how very lines had “fallen in pleasant places,’ and who | shocking!’ and the lady applied a richly had made his home a perfect dream of beauty. | chased vinaigrette to her nose, as if she would The inhabitants of the village looked up with | forgot the very idea gi Marries respect to “Squire Percival’ and ‘ That is’'—stawmered Sarah, feeling as if his family His carriage, his horses, his great | she had committed some great crime—‘ [ dinner parties, at which his elegantly dressed | should not like them sround me £9 constantly and mannered wife greeted her city guests | Aud I have made up my mind to try and find with the dignity of a queen—his house and | come sewing to do in the city.”’ grounds—nay, even the diamondring and pin| ‘A seamstress! A young lady who bas the SARAH PERCIVAL: Or, The Bride of the « House of Gold.” BY MRS. CAROLINE INGRAHAM. he wore, were ebjects of wonder and curiosity to the simple folk who deemed themselves highly honored by his sojourn among them. As to Kate Percivai—the only child and rightful heiress of all this splendor, who had passed most of her lifein New York—to dance | well, sing well, dress well, and coquet with a gtace, were all the things that she cared for. While Kate had been absent from her pa- rents, another had been growing up in the house—though not as a daughter to them. i Sarah Percival was the daughter of a younger brother of the family, who, dying poor and unfortunate, left his only child to the care of his brother Richard, with the earnest prayer that she might never miss the love and ten- derness she bad always known. That prayer was heard, but neveranewered. For Richard | Percival, a cold, hard, ambitious man, could not be expected to pet and fondle the lonely child, and his stately wife looked upon her a3 an interloper who might one day interfere with the plans and prejects of her darling Kate Of the mother of this child nothing was known. head when any one made inquiries about her, and muttered something about ‘‘poor Frank’’ and an ‘unfortunate marriage ’’ Rumor bad pronounced the lady beautiful and fascina- ting, and Mrs. Percival trembled in her soul, when she looked at the healthful, animated, face of the little Sarah, and saw in her brown hair and large dark eyes, a promise of that loveliness that had won the father’s heart. Tho bigh spirited Sarah chafed inwardly at many a look of dislike and many a taunt from the wife of her benefactor, but the world was wide and cruel, and while her uncle was tacitly kind to her, she dreaded to begin the battle, from which, she felt even then, sho could never come out quite unscathed. But while she waited, the inexorable hand of Fato was stretched forth to lead her out into the world from which she shrank, and Destiny accomplished that which she herself might never had the courage to undertake. In the very prime of life—strong, healthful and hearty, lier uncle, the head of the family, was suddenly cut down. Of the gallant host, the indulgent husband, the gallant man of business, nothing remained but a cold, motion- less body. with a shrouded face, lying quietly in one of the great chambers of the great house ervants passed that d with The suspended breath ard a quickened tread; the widow in the solitude of her own room worder- ing if her mourning would become her, and if the will of the dead man bad left her mistress of the whole fortune; the daughter wandered disconsolately up and down the lLandsome par- lors, wishing herself back in the gay boarding school she had left; and in the whole house. of all who bad flourished on his bounty, and shared the shelter of his roof, only one real mourner remained, and that was the daughter of his deceased brother, to whoin in life ho had never given a caress or a word of praise Acoid, measured voice pronounced Sarah's name, ond, looking up with a sudden start, she suw her aunt standing beside her. gazing down upon the corpse with a co!lected air. “What are you doing here, Miss Percival” she asked, in a freezing voice; ‘‘ why are you not in your room? It is cold enough here to—”’ she stopped short, glanced at the corpse, and shivered slightly «JT did not mind the cold; Lonly wanted to see him once more,’’ said Sarah, dashing away the tears, andrising to go. . | ‘You will pardon me, Miss Percival, if I finfl no occasion for this violent display of grief on yaur part.” “Madam!”’ ‘© Qh! don’t look at me in that way,” said the lady, drawing herself up ina stately man- ner. ‘I hate hypocrisy, Miss Percival; I hate all crogodile tears.’’ If she dsd not exactly add the worda, ‘‘and I hate you,’’ her looke showed it, and Sarah felt it so ** Madam,” she eaid, indignantly, ‘‘ I au at a love to know what you wean. I have nothing to gain or lose by my tears fur my uncle's death.” “1 am aware of that, but did not Know tiat you might be,’’ was the garcastic reply; ‘ your uncle's fortune ia, of couree, ull willed to his rightful heirs.”’ Sarah looked from her arrogant face to thut of the corpse, before she dared to venture a reply. at would the dead man have said to a conversation like this, held over him be- fore he was laid in his coffin’ “You have wronged me,’’ she said, with dignity, “ yet I cannot feel angry here. The presence of the dead is surely enough to soothe the living.” Mrs. Percival cast a glance of fear toward the unconscious body of her husband, and ta- king Sarah by the arm, led her to her dress- ing room, and shut the door. * Now Sarah, if you please, we willsit down here and talk of your future,’’ said the selfish old iceberg, ina cold and unfeeling voice. She seated herself on the sofa and motioned the girl to herside. A silence of some mo- ments ensued At last Sarah, looking up from the floor, found those dark eyes bent upon her with a deep scrutiny, as if they would read her very thoughts. . “< Weil,”’ said the lady, leaning towards ber, with an indulgent smile. “T cannot talk of anything I am ignorant of,”? was the ambiguous reply. ‘‘ My future is @ mystery to me.”’ ‘If you prefer staying here, of course we will tryto accommodate you But I must tell you that neither Miss Percival or myself pur- © remaining here long after the funeral. She will return to ber school and }’shall trav- el—so you will have no one left but the ser- vants for company ” - The proffer of a home was seemingly made in a kind way, but all the proud blood of the Percivals rushed to Sarah's cheok at the cov- ert impertinence of the speaker. “T thank you, Madam,’’ she answered stif- fly, ‘but I will not intrude upon your hos- pitality any longer. I will make arrange- ments for a future home and remove to it at once.”” Mrs. Percival elevated her eyebrows super- ciliously A ie “ And pray what do you inte nd doing, if I may be so impértinent as to ask ? Doubtless you are aware that in this plain, every-day world of ours one must either labor or be pot: merry ad sufficient property to support her- self? “Of course—and I, being without the prop- erty, must of course work,’’ was the spirited reply. ‘1 can do it, Madam—it may seem strange and hard at first, but I shall learn af- teratime. And He who tempers the wind to the a lamb will aid me . “Very good! very Mrs Bercival had not the slightest objection to such an arrangement, provided she was not called upon to unlooge the strings of her purse in the cause. | good fortune tobeconnected with my family—"’ ‘‘You mistake—it is net yours—but my own,”’ said Sarah, with flashing eyes. The lady waved her hand imperiously, and went on— ‘ It makes little difference. A young lady who has been brought up in my house tv turn eewing girl! It is a disgrace and a shame! If you persist in this determination, Miss Per- ; cival, you must not expect me to countenance you in any way. As a teacher, I might have ; received you into my house—indced, 1 think you might have assisted Kate in her music or something of that kind, for you really play very well, you know—but a sewing giri— fauzgh !” ‘You need not say any more,”’ said Sarah, | Mr. Richard Percival only shook hi ' rising from her seat with au angry air. ‘You may res: assured that wherever 1 am, [ shai! never intrude upon you. The name of Per- cival I cannot shake off -I do not wish to be cause il was my dear father’s. But itcannever | bring us nearer to eaeh other, Madam. You | Deed not proclaim tke relationship that exists between as, 9nd you may rest assured I shall not. But—mark my words Mrs. Percival—if there is any virtue in honest effort and untir | ing zeal, you will one day be surry for what | you have now said—you will one day be sorry | that you were not kinder to the homeless or- phan—you will one day be proud to own me— } and in that day, Mrs. Percival, I will not ac- | knowledge you.’’ She turned to leave the room, but the lady called her back. Perhaps, as she looked upon j the proud face of the girl and met her kind- ling glance, some propuetic fancy dimly shad | owed forth what she was one day to be. At least, her voice was kinder when she spoke vi in. ou are too quick-tempered, Sarah. I was only showing you these things iu a world- ly light. Of course 1 shali always feel a dee interest in you, and be willing to aid you if 4 can, but don’t you see for yourself that—s the world coes—(and we ail have to make sacrifices to the world when we live in it. you | know)—don't you see that it would never do for mo to acknowledge a seamstre.s a8 a rela- tive? And Kate—why it might ruin the child’s prospects exarely, you know. No rich, influential man would ever marry her—for- give mo for saying it—if it was known that she had acousin who pursued such an extra- ordinary call it aothing worse—mode of life.” The young girl's paticcee was fast faii her. It was her first conflict with a h worldly nature, and she sighed heavil dering if all the world’s people were like ‘* Jt is useless to prolong this conversation, 1 think,” she said, after long pause. ** You say you are willing to assist me. Will you do so now ?"” “Ch, certainly. Though really my daugh- ter is so very extravagant. and her school bill is so very iarge, that [cannot give you any great amount. Will twenty dollars du?’ Sarah’s cheek burned vividly. “Put up your money, Mrs Percival,’’ she said, drawing back, a: the lady held a bill towardher “I did not ask for money. [ have enough left of what my uncle gave me on my birth duy totake me to the city and support me for a week or two, till I can find employment. I only want you to direct me to some quiet and respectable boarding house where I can have a rvon to myself.’ Mrs. Percival looked bewildered. **I am sure [don’t know any such piace. I dare say there are a great many in the city, but you could not have applied to a more ix- norant person. And yet—etay, let me see— Ido know one women who sometimes tekes boarders, and if dom’t you mind living in a emall street and a:mong poor people, I can di- Tect you there. rw m- ** Any place—no matter how poor it may be Mrs. Percival penciled something on a card and laid it before the girl it was an obscure address, in an obscure part of the city, where the Miss Percival who did ‘slop work’ and the Miss Percival who was an acknowledged benuty and belle, were own cousins. bye The door opened and Kate Pe lounged past without noticing her, and threw herself sf se the sofa beside her mother. wretched,’ she sighed. ‘+I have the horrors ail the time, mother, and 1 do wish 1 was back again in New York.”’ child,”’ said Mrs. Percival, in a tone very dit ferent from that which she had used towards Sarah. For she had the one virtue that re- deems every woman—she loved herchild with a tenderness and unselfishness that was beau “Going back again? oh I am so glad!” And Kate went and stood before the mirror and admired her face and form ‘Do you rather a distinguished air. Ishall make quite asensation on Broadway this winter. i om musty house any longer.”’ then seeing the shocked look on Sarah's face, dowa by her mother again with a countenance radiant with pleasure and delight Percival, blandly. eyes wore a look of angry pride hastened to say, ‘‘ unless indeed you employ me; I am going to be a seametress.”’ swept over her cousin’s handsome face. A as to the disgrace—no one would know that isfied. superciliously. ‘‘ But, of eourse, you cannot expect me to recognise you in such a humble which is not very likely to happen in a city like New York, unless you try to have it so.’ ** You need not fear me,”’ said Sarah, draw- | your mother will permit it, till the tuneral is over, and then I start for my city home. Bat from the day I leave this house, Kate, I shall | have said to your mother, the day will surely come, when you will be proud to recognize me j as one of your family.”’ her from the table, and with a slight bow left the room. Kate Percival gazed after her in silence, and then, turning to her mother eaid, —if itis only quiet and respectabie. no one would ever be likely to find out that Sarah thanked her, and rose w “On dear, this house is so gloomy and “Ina fow days * ye will have your wish, my tiful to see. know, mother, I think my mourning gives me so glad we are not going to be hived up in this She began to waltz around the room, and exclaimed, ‘+ Oh, I forgot,’’ aud went and sat ‘Sarah will algo be in the city,”’ said Mrs “ With us, mother?” and Kato’s large, dark **No, you will not see me, Kate,” Sarah A look of mingled scorn and satisfaction dangerous rival was well out of the way, and she was a relative of theirs So Kato wassat- “Tt is very proper, I presume,’ she said, position, even if we should chance to mect, ing herself up proudly. ‘I shall stay bere, if | never force myself upon you, although as I She took the card Mrs. Percival had given | with a light laugh— ‘* Upon my word, I think we panperiery ih | thankful that we are going to get rid of her | ANA. | in —— Whis eroeilent Family and News Journsl—oen aiming 2 greater variety of interesting reeding than ean be found in any ether—is published on Setur- Gay morning. TERMS. Bingle Copy, Per ARRUM...0eceeserees-nees Gl B AE conSterfmcatcrey eer tne tase of foe at Paper. Price—Tunsz Cunt PostMastanswhoact asagents will beallowed a of twenty per cent. A ese. She felt keenly the injustice with which she had been treated. And as che sat alone in her own room, and thought of the struggle so sedn to begin, she made a strong and stern resolve —that come what might, her last words to her sunt and cousin should, at no very distant day, prove true. [To BE CONTINUED IN OUR NEXT } Di. TYLER’S COMPOUND SY@UP OF GUM ARABIC: Tic whooping: Cough, Croup, Asthma, "Disens “pf and Consumption. Entered according to Act of Cos gress, A. D. 1837. N AGAIN PRESENTING TO THE NOTICE of the public the above remedy, we feel that litte apology is needed. Vast numbers in all sections of tbe Union are obliged to Lave recourse to other sources of relief than the immed. xte pre- script oa of thelr family physician, and as each return of the winter season brings out # host ef rofeseedly new specifics, some good, others us#- ess, and many decidedly dangerons, it becomes’ as much a matter of duly as interest, bel this to be a remedy, ining the greatest ad- vantages, with the least objections of any other in use, to make it as extensively known as prac- ticable. That such is its cheracter, isabundantly proved by the fact, that it bas been extensively used the last twenty yeers with unparalleled suc- cess; that its reputation bas continued to spread rud its sale increase, with little aid from adver- tising or published lists of certificates, (which all Know can as easily be bad for 2 worthless preparation as for a meritorious one.) that by Ite own intrinsic merit, with the recommendation ef persons benefitted by its use, it bas gained its present popularity; it is not trampeted to thr world as a specifi> or cure all, but as a valuable aad scientific auxiilary in pulmonary cases, nee | at band, and one that has been generally foun to aftord relief where most others have been tried witbout materie! penefit. As such, it ts nised by numbers of our lesding pbysicia’ know Its composition, and have been eve wit nesees of its e=perior ¢ ficacy, es well as by thou- ands of our most respectable citizens, to most of whom reference is cheerfally permitted ~ bi¢e bottles in one, 50 cts | STOTT, sbhineton; CIS! .. Georgetown, and PEEL & STEVENS, Alexandria _ Also, ‘“* TYLER’S GUM ARABIC COUGH CANDY DROPS,” the same composition ine portable form, much patronised by public speak- ers, singers, frequenters of public assemblies, ae, as they remove a!! huskiness from the throat end voice, and act ilke a charm on a troublesome cough. Price 12} and 25centsa box. dec 8-ly BOOK BINDING, Corner Eleventh street and Mcryland avenue, near the Smithtonian Institution DWARD LYCETT RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the subscribers to Brown’s Bible and Suakspeare, now just completed, that he ix pre- pared to bind those works in a superior style of elegance, strength and vase | and upoa much more reasonable terms than be done in Balti- more, Philadelphia, or New York. A letter ad- dressed to him (per post) willeneble him to ex- hibit to the subscribers yee of his style of binding. Every kind of x Binding uy. ex- ccuted. NOIRE ANTIQUE& VELVET CLOAKS. The Prettiest and Cheapest in Washington R® VED THIS DAY— ke re of thore very cheap and beautiful MOIRE ANTIQUE and VELVET CLOAKS Phos ladies tuat have been waiting the arrival of these very elegant ( joaks can now be supplied by cailing at the Ortgyma!l Ladies’ Cloat and Mentiiia Emportum MAXWELL & BRO, No 32 Pa. avenne, bet 9th and 10th sts N B-—Closk and Mantiila Rooms in story. dec 10-e03t 1°00 CLOTH CLOABS AND TALMAS, FROM AUCTION. 160 LADIES’ CLOAKS, from Auction, from spew dong $10 each 1c? LADIES’ CLOAKS, from A 5 "£.0m $2.50 to $10 exch 100 LADIES’ CLOAKS, from Auction, from $2 50 to 810 each Just received at the Ladies’ Cloak and Mantilia Emporium. MAXWELL & BRO, 328 Penn. avenue A CARD. T. POTENTINI, Ro, 279 Pennsylvania avenue, South side, between Tenth and Eleventh Streets, Wasuineton City, D.C, gested JLLY INFORMS 818 PAT- rons and the public generally, that be is now prepzred with the most scientific and skillful Coods and Confectioners, to furnish PARTIES, WEDDINGS, DINNERS, §¢, in the most fechercbe and elegent style at the shortest notice. He will give bis personal attend - ance and assume the entire responsibility of the entertainment Connected with bis establishment are Parlors where Ladies and Gentlemen can be served at all hours with !ce Cream, Jellies, Oysters in every style, Relishes, Dinners and Suppers, in a man- ner unsurpassed in this city T. POTENTINI, grateful for the Ifberal patro- naye he has heretofore received,assures bis friends and all wh» may give him 2 cail, that every efiort on his part will be made to merit a continuan2e of their favors He solicits an examination of his large and ele- gent assortment of FRENCH CANDIES, P#E- SERVED an@ BRANDIED FRUITS, PIC- KLES, SAUCES, &c., which he offersfor sale at the most moderate prices. nov 19-2tdé&eolit CHAUNCEY WARRINER, WATCH MAKER. N°. Mix STREET, SIGN OF THE LARGE and small Watch with Chain, near Sbil ton’s Periodical Depot, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4\ street WATCMFES, JEWELRY SILVER WARE. dec 10-e06t WATCH RBPAIRING,&c. Chronometers, Repeating Watches, Duplex, Mantle Clocks, Lever, J and Hor'zonta!, Silver re Musical, and REPAIRED JEWRY AND SILVER WARE made to order. {> Removed from 370 Penn’aavenue. Browns Hotel, to the above location ~«® . nov 24-e03m C. WARRINER. EASTERN MARKET, GEORGETOWN, No. 74 Dunbarton Street ERSONS RESIDING IN bape Sag prtion of Georgetown, are res - rae that they can atall times be supplied at the above point with almost any article usually found for sale in the market. Such as all kinds of MEATS of the best quality, fresh or salt, BAUBAGES, FOULTEY,” EGETABLES, &,, &c , on the most reeso! terms S-eo2w WILLIAM DONALDSON. THUMAS ©. DONN, ce of the Peace, Conveyancer, and Com ioner of Deeds forthe State of Maryland YPWE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the citizensof Washington county thet he has again resumed the business ofa } a trate and Conveyancing. He can be found at his office, No 66 Louisiana avenue. adjoining the Bank of Washington, from 7a m. to 10pm, and the balance of the time at his private res! dence, No. 581 H street north, between 4th and Stb streets west He is at ell times prepared pais te any patt of the county toatrend to W riting, +1 Acknowledgments aad Affidavits; also, United States business generally, ether by day o: by night. THOMAS C. DONN, J, P. nov 3-2awim [No mye OTICE OF THE -ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE LAND OFFICE AT VINCENNES, IN TRE STATE OF INDI- ompliance with the provisions of the act of a approved August ISth, 1856, entitled ¢ to continue the laud offices at Vincennes, ana, and to ascertain and adjust the titles to certain lands in the States of Indiana and 1 lli- nois, formerly included within ‘he Vincenars lend district,” it 1s hereby declared and made known that theoffices of register _ —s Vincennes have again been cpene f and entry of lands &e , as If said land officeshad not been abolished. Given under my hand. at thecity of Washing- ton, this 22d day ef November, A. D 1836 THOS A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner of the General Lend Office. nov 25-lewow