Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1856, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR, FUBLISHED BVERY AFYENMNOUR, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) 4s ths Siar Nuvidings ner ef Pemasyleania ane aa B swenth strest, 2» W.D. WALLACH, Wil be served to susortbers by carriers at SIX AND A QUARTER CENTS, payable weekly to the Agents; papers served in packages at 37 sents per month. To mall subscribers the sub- soription price is THR BE DOLLARS AND FIF- PY CENTS a year is advance, ‘TWO DOLLARS for six months, and ONE DOLLAR for three months; for less than three months at the rate of 12% cents a week. {> SINGLE COPIES ONE CENT. Eben VOL. Vill WASHINGTON, D. C., THUR Lig. SDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1856. NO. 1,204. Siar. THE WEEKLY STAB. ‘This exectient Family and Mews Journai—oen } ean be found ja any other—is pubiished oa Bater- 17" Singleoo jes (im wrappers) can be procured: at the counter, Fram sdiatel after the issue of tbe Paper. Price—Tuxee ‘Cunre PostMastaxs ccumiabenen npc wf" al att IMPROVED SETS OF ARTIFICIAL Ee! ETH. -M. 18, THE INVENTOR AND eer loses’ Mineral Plate Teeth,’’ will attend personally; = 3 office, on Penns - bons pend gg bre bn lith and 12th streets, two doors below the Kirkwood House moe This improvement forSets ot Teeth consis: chiefly in making an upper or lower set of = one piece of material—‘eeth and plete all solid, and of the same substance No metal of any kind ia used in constructing teeth in this way, conse- quently they are tly free from all galvanic action and metalic taste. Being all of one solid fece of mineral, there are no joints to become with moisture or particles of food, hence they are absolutely pure ‘and clean, and will al- ‘ways continue so. They are also lighter, stronger, lees clumsy and more natural in thelr appcaravce than teeth constructed in other methods. dec 16-tf M. SNYDER & SO™ kers, UY AND SELL DOMESTIC EXCHANGE, B STOCKS, BONDS, and cthes Securities, eive ‘ts, furnish Drafts, make Collec- ions, and negotiates Time Paper LAND WARRANTS Weare at all times buying and selling Land ‘Warrants,and will locate them, on commission, in Nebraska and Minnesota ‘Territorys, W iscon- a Missourl. sin, lows, ang SNYDER & SON?S Bank, dec 15-Im No 388 National Hotel Building. wee FURS, FURS, FURS—AT SEYMUUR’S. HE ASSORTMENT LARGELY REPLEN T ished with fine Mink Sableand otherse s Just received this day, a number of Mink Sable sets; the most beautiful had this season Also— Stone Martin Marsh Marten Fitch do Sibertan Squirril Rock do French Sable. Wolf and Coon Robes. hp gee eg of Furs worn by ladies and children, all of which will be sold still lower, by calling early, at the jeorgetown Factory. bs aria W.F. SEYMOUR, dec 15-2w Georgetown. ~ pAVERNOIS HOTEL. R. G6. DIVERNVIS CEGS TO INFORM aVil his friends and the public in compe Served that he has now opened his new Hote! on Pennsylvanii avenue, between 7th and a 18th streets ‘Fhis Establishmentis Les 7 and elegantly farn- {shed on the most modern and improved prinetple with Saloo1s and Private Apartments ‘T’he Bar is supplied with the choicest Wines and Liquors, Cigars, &c. Game and otber delicacies in seasoa Private Dinner and Supper Parties promptly supplied and attended to in acy part of the city. ‘able d’hote at 3 o’clock, on Sundays at 2 nov 25-e05i SINGER’S Improved Sewing Machines. To which was granted the Highest Awardot the Paris Kxhibition, thereby receiving the World’s Verdict of Superiority sf gee IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA- chine sapeanied sinpt them in many respects and they arecepabi eof executing twice theamount of ‘work they did formerly in any given time. ‘They are without question the only Machines ca- pable ef sewing every veriety of ae perfect; « shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can sewn by any of these machines by 2simplechas ef a le and thread in such a manner that the Glosest scratiny cannot detect a fault. Manxfacturers, planters and families will find them the only safe Machines to purchase, as they are built strong and durable, and not likely ic get out of order. We bave machilacs with guages attached, fer Dinding hats,cap-fronts, gailers, &c. Suk, Vhreed, Cotton, Needles, &e , Constantly on hand, at the lowest rates. Persous destrous of information regaidiag Asw- ing Machiaes will please ad ! 1. M. SIN R& CO., 185 Waltimore strect, Baltimore M. D.—We are prepared to exchangethese ma- @hines forold machines ofany kind TYernisi'b- eral. Persons who bave been inducedto purchase mferior taachinzs under the pretext of being heap, will Sind this a benedt indeed. mar J8—ly NEW LIVERY STABLE, Bighth Streat, tetween D and B. HE SUBSCRIBER HAS ERECTED A commodious stable on Sth street, having room enough for over fifty hor- ses, and a capital Carriage House of 27 by W feet. This estabiishment is now open for the reception of Horses on livery, and for the birlog and selling of horses He has also for rent a fine large Room immedi- ately over bis carriage house, 27 by 90 feet, suita- ble for almostany purpose There isalsosleeping brunks for persons bringing servants, and the whole establishment is ager with gas. He would also cail the attention of persons bringing produce to market, to the fine yard ad- joining the stable, where wagons can be safely secured during the night ‘Fhe whole establishment is under the chargeof Wx. Hicas, well Known to stable men in this elty. Dow 28 ue JOHN C COOK. SORIEES DANSANTE. ROF.H W. MUNDER TAKES GREAT pleas are in announcing to his friends, patrons, and public generally, that the above social and delightful entertain- ments will commence at Munder’s Metro- litan Hall, corner 92h and D streets, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, November 26th, at 8 o’clock, and continue every Wednesday throughout the season. Gentlemen wishing to subscribe for the season can do so upon very favorable terms, by applying at the Hall on Tues- Gay and Thursday evening from # till 10 o’clock. nov 21-tf CLOCKS !_CLOCKS:!—CLOCKS, —GOOD CLUCKS a 65 different styies of Clocks to selectfrom. Also, Clock Cords Weights, Keys, Balls, Olls, and everything in the material line ail and see for yourselves, at J ROBINSON’S, 39 Pennsylvania avenue, op- posite Browns’ Hotel. _Rov 24-2 PARIS PREMIUM HATS. MODE DE PINAUD. DD & CO. HAVE RECEIVED PER steamship ‘‘Arago”’ an invoice of Gen- emen’s DRESS HATS from the celebrated @stabiishment of Laville & Poumaroux, who Feceived two first-class medals at the late Expos!- Moa in Paris. Also, a beautiful assortment of Children’s FANCY BEAVER HATS, for Missesor Boys, Ladies’ RIDING HATS. PRENCH UMBRELLAS, very superior. TODD & CO., nov 3-6t&eotf weet end Browns’ Hotel. CO ¥ FINS—COFFINS. M.WHITE, SOLEAGENT FOK FISK’S «© Airtight Metallic Coftiias for _ the city of Washington, wishes to queue inform the pub'ic that he has now on hand « large supply of all sizes, similar in form to the richest wood coffins, and beautifully hed in {mitation of rosewood They can be sold at the same rates as a well fizished mahogany Coiia These beuu'iful Airtight Cotfias can be Feedy for use in thirty minutes for transporsation foany pirt of the United State- the under- Signed attends to UNDERTAKING In all its Branches, at all hoars of day or night. Also, on band « supply of KEADY MaDe WOODEN. COFFINS. Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and gee for themselves, at No.457 Pennsylvania ave- ue, south side, near the corner of Third street. dec 5 colm® M M WHITE. RK. MUNSON, AT 63 PENN’A AVENUE fs still makluy those beautiful @ontinuows GUM TEETH, called Allen's Patent, for the exceliency of ‘Which over ail other styles of tecth, many now ‘weariag them !a this city, will cheerfully vouch There is one Dentist ia this city who has been infringing the patent, and made a bad {mitation Of \t, against whom | hereby caution the public N.B. Whenever 2 Deutist speaks against Allen’s Patent Continaous Gum Teeth, when properly constructed, itis because be is ignoraut Of the process, incompetent to make the work, or Sunwilling to pry for the patent. je 16-tf HOSIERY.—HOSIERY. OHN H_SMOOT, NO. 119 BRIDGE Street, SS D C., has received a large assort- anent of Woolen aad Cotton Hose, and half Hose for Ladies, Gents, Boys and Girls, of all sizes and qualities, end of the best makes Purchasers ‘Will please call nov 26 ped ace ta a NN tcc HE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND EXTEN- & sive stock of Paney Goods fs at THE LAKES, adel ” 505 2 venue L, J. MIDDLETOR, DEALER IN ICB, Office and Depot—Southwest corner of F and ‘Fwolfth atrecte fab 97-17 DR. THEOD. HANSMANN AS REMOVED HIS OFFICE SOME houses above his old rooms, to No. 491 7th street west, between D and E streets north, near the General Post Office. Office hours as before; from 8 to 10 SS ete: a. m. nov7-tw* PIANOS. PIANOS. ALARGE COLLECTION OF NEW AND SECOND-HAND PIANOS for Sale and to Rent. cheaper than at any other place, at No. 498 Eleventh asks a tew doors above Pennsylvania avenue. nov 21-I1m* INTERNATIONAL HUTEL, WASHINGTON CITY. pus HOUSE (KNOWN OF LATE AS the United States Hotel,) a ufider- gone thorough repair and been ly ished, is now open for the reception of, ‘uests. From its favorable location, (being nearer the Capitol than any other Hotel inthis city,) and the accommodations, the proprietor is prepared to afford all who wish a compfortable home during feels assured their sojourn in Was! ton, he ofa liberal patronage from traveling public.; dec 1-tf GAUTIER’S FRENCH RESTAURANT, 252 Pa. av., between 12th and 13th sts. HE PROPRIETOR OF THE ABOVE,E8- tablishment desires to call public attention to his Increased and unsurpassed facilities for con- ducting and supplying everything in his line of ness. busi Helis ean to supply at a few hours’ notice the largest DINN ERS: BALLS, and PARTIES with everything pertaining to the most fashion- able entertainments, and oa the most reasonable terms. EN'FIRE DINNERS and DESSERTS for- nished Families without any trouble to the fam- 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, Silver Ware, and Table ORNAMENTS. (ne or more ‘ dishes’’ sent to any part of tre city at short notice t my estab'ishment will be found elegant suites of Parlor, Reception, and Dining Rooms furnished in the best manner, always reidy. My Restaurant offers great advaatages to gen- tlemen rocming out; they can be supplied with meals atall hours. . Particular attention is desired to my new style of superb CONFECTIONERY, which for purity and delicacy of flavor are unequalled. C. GAUTIER, dec 9- 252 Pa, avenue, bet. 12th and 13th sts. TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND SURROUNDING CUUNTRY,. ANOTHER LARGE SUPPLY. Kise OF ALL QUALI- ties and prices,from the finest Frenc! Hats to the lowest priced Fine and Handsome HEAD DRESSES, in great varieti EMBROIDERIES of all kinds. TRIMMINGS to match any style of Dress goods. RIBBONS of every style. And, in — variety of Goods usually found in first-class ‘rimming Stores 1G" DRESS MAKING, after the latest and most approved styles. N. B.—The supply is kept up ety the en- wire season. M. WILLIAN, Opposite the Centre Market. P S.—A great vartety of articles suitable for Christmas Gifrs. nov 20-Im TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT ISHES TO CALL THE ATTENTION to all that suffer with defective sight, caused by age, sickness, and particularty from — mee iclousiy selected, to his superior FECTACLES and GLASSES carefully ground by himself to a true spherical accuracy, and bril- fant transparency, suited precisely and benefi- cially to the wearer according to the concavity or convexity oftheeye. Very numerous are the ill effects caused to the precious organ of sight from the commencement of using — in not betn; isely suited, by the use of an Optometer ; ani he practice of many years enables him to meas- ure the focal disease of the eyes, and such glass- es that are absolately required will be furnished with precision and satisfaction. JOHN TOBIAS acknowledges the very libe- ral encouragement coeery Os ined, and further solicits the patronage of those that 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, Sight’ supplied with such as will improve their it. innumerable testimonials to be seen ; and ref- erences given to many who have derived the greatest ease and comfort from his glasses. Circulars to be had gratis, at his office, No. $12 SEVENTH STREET, three doors from Odd Fellows’ Hail, uP stains. NoBro.g, September 7, 1554. Sir—The Spectacles you made for me suit very well, and seem to have liproved my sight more than any other I have lately tried. LIT?. W. FAZEWELL, I have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from Mr. Tobias, and find them of great assistance to / sight, and corresponding with his description of the focus. 1 recommend him asa skiliful op- ticlan. HENRY A. WISE. Having been induced by a friend to visitthe es- tablishment of Mr. ‘Tobias for the age of try- his glasses, | was furnished im with a pair slightly colored blue, which have afforded me more relief and gratification than any | have evertried. My sight, originally very good, was injured by writing and reading at night, fre- aeutle to a very late hour; but with the aid of glasses I can study almost as late as ever, and that too without the in | have pee suffered. JOHN WILSON ‘Late Commissianer Gen’l Land Olice, December 11, 1855. I have used Mr. Tobias’s Spectacles for three or four months, and take t grey in say- ing that | em much pl with them. { have been much benedt! Lys May Sth,1s56. GEOR. P.SCARBURGH, 1 was recommended to Mr. John Tobias as a skillful ae and as | have eyes of remark- able pec: tarity, 1 was gratified to find that Mr. Tobias see! to comprehend them by inspec- tion and some slight measurement, and be has made mea pair of Spectacles that suits mead- mirably. A. P. BUTLER, July 11,1956 —_— Witmineron, N.C., Jan. 27, 1854 Mr.J Tostas: Dear Sir—! am happy to say that the Spectacles which | obtained from you last week are entirely satisfactory. Froman inequal- ity in the visual range of my eyes, | have hereto- found Ovens difficulty in getting glasses of the proper focal distance Itaffords me pleasure to state that, by the ald of your optometer, this ditii- culty has been happily cbviated sothatthe lasses you furnished me are decidedly the best a japted to fo eyes of =f 1 have ever ot oe Tes! . yours, . B. ANE, ares ketor of St James’ Parish, DsragtMENt oF INTERIOR, May 7, 1855. From natura! defects and the unequal range of my eyes, | haye been compelled to use glasses for several years. I have tried brn rid pipers without obtaining glasses tly at to my eyes. Four months since Mr. ‘Tobias made two pairs especially for me, which i have found to serve me ayes a By the use of his optometer he is enabied to edapt Glasses minutely to theeye. I most cheerfully recommend Mr. Toblas to al! having occasien to use glasses. and bear my testi- mony as to his skill as an optician. HENRY £. BALDWIN, Assist. Seo’y to sign Land Warrants. P. 3.—OPERA GLASB8EB of great variet: TELESCOPES & MICROSCOPES, WaTC! MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles in SS very low prices constantly on hand. Jy 18-1v De K. DUPRIE’S REMEDIES are the only effectual cure for External or Internal Piles, Saitrheum, Ring-Worm, &c. ‘They awe unrival- led for purifying the blood. 5U cents box. Uffice 76 Nassau street, New York. Willbe mall. For sale by BRKO., corner of 11th st. aad Venn. a’ }e oc 3 CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE. m, 0, Alexandri others of Washington and Georgetown to their stock of GOODS, which, for extent and variety, will compare favorably with any establishment in the Eastern cities. ‘The connexion of their senior partner with the manufacturers of Europe and the United States for oe of 30 years, has given him advan- tages in the purchase of goods, equal, if not supe- rior, to any house in the trade. An inspection of goods and prices will satisfy all parties that pus chases can be made of them upon the most favor- able terms French China Dinner Sets, gilt and decorated French oo Diuner Sets, gold band and pisin white * French China Vases, Pitchers, Tollet Sets, &c. French China Tea Sets, Cups and Saucers, and other articles of Teaware And Dinner Ware, separ: ‘ate from sets India China Dinner Sets, and separate articles al- ‘ways on hand White Granite Ware in every variety, in sets, and separate from sets, as may be desired Blue Printed or Liverpool Ware, the same Common Edged, Whitgand Kockingham Ware, in full supply. Cut, Pressed, Plain and Moulded Glass Ware from the best establishments in the Eastern and Western States, which will be sold by the pack- “Ai: sportenced pack Goods Sxperient ers emplo' tu by us can be tianeportea. nie. mode without 8. Fare by the steamboats from Washington to Alexandria, almost hourly, 12}3¢ cents each way A i ofa dollar thus spent may save many dollars. dec 1- SNED, ANOTHER LARGE IN- FURS—FURS-—FURS. JUST OP voice of Ladies’ Children’s and Misses FANCY Pa. avenue, sign of tue Wh: Cheap F FASHIONABLE DANCING. W. MUNDER, PROFESSOR OF DANC- © ing at Georgetown College and Con- vent, and principal teacher of Washing- ton, D. C., and Baltimore, Md., bas the honor to announce to the citizens and 4 publi¢ generally, that his school {s open evel UESDAY and THURSDAY AF TERNUON for Young Ladies, Misses, and Masters, from 3 until 6 o’c'ock, and on the same evenings at § for gentlemen. Owing to the unusual large number of pupils in bis classes this season, and the great success of bis class in the first society of Baltimcre, com- peils him to limit the number of pupils taken for the balance of the season. ‘Phe public are well aware that Prof. M. spares neither time tence to render the most un- skilful pupil fect. He invites ladies and gentlemen generally of respectability and standing, to visit his class and ‘witness the improvement of his pupils in the few pleasant lessons that has past. [t isdesirablethat all who wish to participatein his May Exhibition should enter eariy this year, asthe dances in pre- yi om are more com; licated than any hereto- fore introduced. nov 21-tf BLACK TEA. 96 i tale oeeN BLACK TEA, this day receiv ye GES again call the attention of the — \ lovers sh gee Tea tothe superior _ quality of this article, which we —s are confident cannot be surpass- Price 50 cents per pound, at our new store, corner of 15th “ and | streets. dee 11 KING & BURCHELL. LARGE ARRIVAL OF PARIS MILLI- NERY MADAME DEVOS8 FRKELS GREAT PLEAS- ure in informing her patrons gener- mr that the lcng delayed cases of BONNETS, &c , arrived to-day by flroad Ladies requiring Bonnets, Cloaks, Headdresses, &c., are invited to inspect her as- sortment, at THE LAKES, dec 15- 501 Penn. ave. UCKET TOUTH BRUSHES —A LARGE assortinen of these new and useful articies now opening at the great Brush Kmparium. dec THE LAKES, 504 Penn. avenue. RAUGHT ALE —WE HAVE JUST RE- ceived 100 bbls. of Read & Brother’s Troy pers Ale, which ts very fine, and will besold atthe low price of $6,75 per bbl , forcash only ARNY &SHINN, Georgetown, D.C. MANTELS, NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLE. Manufactured from Siate Stone, vy, the West Castieten Slate Company, Vt. PRES” MANTELS ARE ENAMELLEDIN imitation of the richest and most expensive EGYPTIAN, LISBON, VERD ANTIQUE, POKPHYRY, PYRENEES, BROCATELLA, AGATE, SPANISH GALWAY, aud otherrare and desirable MARBLES. The imitations are so perfect that they chalengethe closest scratiny. They ere so highly polished that they retain their beauty much longer than marble ; are not injured by smoke, coal gas, or acids, and can be sold much cheaper than oo others in market. Price ranging from $125 to $12. Architects, Builders, and others are Invited to call and examine samples at No. 512 Seventh street, 3doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall, up stairs. T.M HANSON, se 12-ly Ageat. nov 26 LAM PS—LAMPS. STAR, FELLOWS & CC , PATENT bh EGULATOR LAMP STANDS unrivalled as being the cleanest, safest, and gives the best light of any Lamp of the kind ever invented e have now a handsome asso:tment of the above, as well as all other kinds of Lamps on hand, which we will sell at very low prices. HOWELL & MORSELL, dec 12-3w No. 323 C st., bet. 6th and 7th. BUCK! BUCK! BUCK! (net W EN ROUTE FOR WAS HREE ENTIRE DEER, LARGEST EVER received in Baltimore, shot with Virginia rifler-—not revol ters. BEAR MEA'T, HAMS, SHOULDERS, SIDES, fattest ever received from the Allezhe- Ries, Constantly receiving from the West, via Balti- more and Ohio, Winchester and Potomac, Par- kersburg, Central Obio Railroads, VENISON, POULTRY, WILD GAME, keyg and roll BUT- TER, CAP BONEY, DRIED APPLES and PEACHES, and country produce generf#ily. Forsale Cc. C, O’NEIL, orner Howard and Pratt streets, dec 3-1m Baltimore. BONN ETS—BONNETS—BONNETS. E HAVE RECEIVED, AND ARE NOW opening, a very large assortment of inter HATS, which we ave Gi) ladies’ rich selecied Ke great care und taste from the New York market, and to which we are constantly making additions. HUTCHINSON & MUNRO, dec8 310 Pa. avenue, Let 9th and 10th sts. ST OFFICE DIRECTORY, OR BUSI- ness Man’s Guide to the Post Offices in the United States, containing the names of the Post Offices and Post Masters in the United States on the Ist July, 1856, with a variety of valuable in- formation on Postal coal also, a com: sting sive codification of the ex Postal Laws. Price $1. Just published, and for sale, at TAYLOR & MAURY? Bookstore, dec 1l- near 9th street. BEAUTIFUL GOODS, ATMcLAUGBLIN’S, for the Hollidays. ~ dec 12 NOYS;, TOYS WHOLESALE AND RE- tal, at McLAUGHLIN’S. dec 2 THOMAS C. DONN, SJustice of the Pease, Conveyancer, and Com- missioner of Deeds for the State of Maryland. RE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY IN- forms the citizens of Washington county that he has resumed the business ofa is- on’ ing. He can be found at his office, No 66 Louisiana avenue. adjoining the Bank of Washington, from 7a m. to 0p m., and the balance of the time at his private resi- dence, No. 561 H street north, between 4th and 5th streets west. He is at all times prepared to go to Sry ett or Coren ie eae Writing, takin; Acknowledgments and Affidavits; also, Unite States business generally, either by day o1 by night. THOMAS C. DONN, J.P. nov 23-2awlm LEGANT PARLOR AND CHAMBER Forniture.—Just received at Warerooms No. 530 Seventh street, five PARLOR SUITES + eee quality, in French Brocatel and jush. ALSO, A great maaty of SOFAS, TETE-A-TETES, DIVANS, LOUNGYS, end CHAIRS in hair-cloth Rosewood and Walnut CENTRE: TABLES WHATNOTS, ETEGERES, &c. Fine French-plate MIRRORS. ALSO, Enamelied CHAMBER SETS Solid Oak and Walnut SETS Rosewood and Mahogeny SETS ae MATTRESSES and FEATHER 8 SALAMANDER SAFES, best quality. All goods warranted to be es represented, and prices put as low as any other establishment, dec 1l-eo3w N. M. McGREGOR. FURS!—FUKS!!—FURS TFVODD & CO., UNDER BROWN OTEL, beg leave to announce the arrival from Lon- don and Paris of their splendid collection of RICH FURS, made in the most fashionable styles from seasoned Soft-dressed Skins They would invite particular attention to their elegant and much-admired MANTILLA TALMAS, PELLERINE VAN LYKES, VICTORINES, with Muffs and Cuffs to match, of HUDSON BAY SABLE, MINK, STONE MARTIN, FITCH & MOU AIN MARTIN, SIBERIAN AND RUSSIA SQUIRREL, LONDON LUSTRED BLACK LYNX, and ERMINE; RICH FUR TRIMMING, for Cloth and Velvet Cloaks; SWANSDOWN TEKIMMING; ELEGANT SIBERIAN SQUIRREL ROBES, for Cloak Linings, or cut for ‘Trimming; Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s FUR GAUNTLETS; Gentlemen’s TRAVELING MUFFLERS, of Beaver, Otter, Nutria, and Sea! Fur; CARRIAGE ROBES, of Bear, Fox, and Buffalo Skins. TODD & CO for the past twenty-five years have devoted much attention to this branch of their trade, purchasing exclusively for cash, sell- ing at moderate prices, and adhering to their deterroination to deal in noarticle that would not bear the strictest scrutiny, they have secured a large and increasing trade from all parts of the country. Purchasers are invited to visit their establiah- mentand examine the most extensive STOCK OF FURS south of New York. oc 31-3t&eotf PAPER HANGING AND UPHOLSTER- Tue SUBSCRIKER HAVING PURCHAS- ed the Paper Hanging and Upholstering Es- tablishment of E. N. Worthington, at No. 433 north 7th street, between Gand H streets west, respectfully calls the attention of his friends and the public yeeenael to give him acall and exam- ine his well selected stock. He attends personai- ly to the Paper Hanging and Upholstering bust- ness, at the shortest notice,the best style, and on the most reasonable terms. Awntnga made and repaired. nov 23-2awlm GEORGE 8. DONN, {No 571 } TOTICE OF THE KE-ESTABLISH- MENT OF TEE LAND OFFICE AT VINCENNES, IN THE STATE OF INDI- ANA. in compliance with the provisions of the act of Cengress approved August IS8th, 1656, entitled **An act to continue the land offices at Vincennes, indiana, and to ascertain and adjust the titles to certain lands in the States of ludiana and illi- nols, formerly included within the Vinceanes land district,” itis hereby declared and made known that tbe oflices of register and receiver at Vincennes have again been opened for the sale and entry of lands, &c., as if said land officeshad not been abolished Given under my hand. at thecity of Washing- ton, this 22d day ef November, A. D. 1856 THOS A. HENDRICKS, Commissioner of the General Land Uttice. nov 25-law6w Proposals for Erecting the Custom-House, &c., at Plattsburgh, New York. TREASURY DEPARTMENT WasHincton, December 10,1856 ROPOSALS WILL BE RE- ceived at this department until the 18th day of February, A. D. 1857, at 12 o’clock noon, ‘for the construction of the custom-house, post office, and court-reooms authorized to be erected at Platts- burgh, N. Y., according to the plans and specifi- cations prepared at this depariment; said propo- sals to be either for the whole building, or separ- rate for the different kinds of work; bills of par- cels must in every care accompany each bid with the amount of each kind of work, an the total amount carried out; the depart- ment reserving the right to reject or ‘ac- cept the proposals hereby invited, or any arts thereof, when it deems the interest of the nited States requires it; the department also re- serves the right to exclude the bids of any person or persons whom there is just cause to believe will not faithfully perform the contracts, or which they have attempted to obiain by indirection; and all bids when there shail be parties in interest who do not join in the bids, and all bids that, upon investigation, are below a fair price for the work. Bids will not be received in gross, and no con- tract will be awarded toa bidder unless details are furnished the department of the prices of the different kinds of work and materials, which shall be subject to the revision of the department, so that it may adopt the whole or rt of the bid, as the interest of the United tates may require Ninety per cent. ofthe amount of work done and matert: delivered, according to contract price. (said amount to be ascertained by the esstmate of an agent of the department, appointed for that purpose,) will be paid from time to time, as the work resses, and ten per cent. retained until the yas ion of the contract, and acceptance of the work, &c., by the agent aforesaid, and be forfeited in the event of non-fulfillment of con- tract. Contracts will be awarded only to master build- ers and mechanics, and the assignment thereof, except by consent of the Secretary of the Treasu- Ty, Will be a forfeiture of the same. kech Proposa! must be accompanied by a writ- ten gunrantee, signed by two responsible ns, certified to be so by the United States district udyve or attorney of the said district.) in the sum of $5,000, for the whole work, or ofa proportionate amount, if for any part that the bidder will, when required, if bis proposal be accepted, enter into a@ contract and bond, with proper and sufficient securities for its faithful performance. Form of bond and certificate required will be furnished on application to the department. Plans, specifications, and working drawings will be ready by the 12th of January, when they can be bad on application to the department No bid will be considered unless it ful'y com- plies in all its detalis with the requirements of this advertisement The proposals must be sent to this department. addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, an plainly endorsed ‘ Proposals for the Plattsburgh Custom-house,” and will be opened at one o'clock, p. m., of the hey named for receiv- inn the same. JAMES GUTHRIE, dec 13 3awtiSFeb Secretary ofthe Treasury. A fists RECEIVED TO-DAY—FOURTH lot of LADIES’ FURS, fresh made, of well-dressed skins. ‘ Ladies in want sheuld call early, as we find the system of makt quick sales and small profits for working extremely well. Call at STINEMETZ’s, d5-eoi\f 236 Pa. av , bet. 12th and 13th sts. TABLE CUTLERY, UCH AS 1VORY, WOOD AND HOKN handle tableand dessert, Knives only, and Knives with Forks. Also, meat and game Car- vers, Steels, &c. These goods are manufactured expressly formy sales, and I do not hesitate to re- commend them as being equal if not superior to any goods in the 5 Cc. W. BOTELER, fron Hall. 0c 22-€0 EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Be- | fore Them.—The Republican party press is intensely engaged just now in endeavoring to conceal from Northern conservative opinion, the so evident fact that the recent attempts at insurrection ia the Southwestern States grew out of neither more nor less than the organi- sation, speeches, publications and aims of their political party and its allies under what- evername Or, in other words, of thecurrent intensity and so general diffusion of abolition sentiment. We will not argue when and where that sentiment over steps the bounds of constitutionality and proper fraternal feeling; because, in its tendencies and re- sults, its phases are all identical. That is, they lead to the same end; the difference be- ing only in the celerity with which they bid fair to produce the common end, if the South- ern States continue deat and blind to the thousand and one notes of warning inseparable from abolitionism’s gradual aggregation of strength. While Fremont preachers and teach- ers were found to be the leaders and trainers of the guilty negroes in these late efforte, their (the negroes’) minds were full of the idea that Fremontism—Republican partyism—in the non-slaveholding States was aiding and abetting all their schemes of plunder, arson and murder. Well may the Fremont press seek to break the force of the legitimate effects of these facts Wename. Bat will they change the course of their political labors? Will the Republican party in Congress be less extreme, and les* evidently bent on interfering with slavery in the States? He who fancies so has not been a calm and thorough observer of tho sigus of thetimes. This insurrection will only prove ir- citement to Republican-party politicians of all dezrees to persevere. Their violence in the hills of Congress will be intensified, though they will jesuitically continue to declare there that the President has slandered them in showing their aims to be what thie event (in- surrection) as well as the doings of their fol- lowers in Kansas prove them to be. How long will the South remain inactive as she is now, with this contest for her very life raging not only within hearing but in the bosom of her family circle? What boots speeches in her defence in the halls of Congress? Have they so far effected aught, or do they bid fair, from their previoue results, to accomplish aught substantial by way of defeating the ultimate purposes of Fremont abolitioniem ? Is there a really well informed Southern man who does not comprehend that the time has arrived for the concerted action on the part of the people of every Southern State with reference to their domestie police, self- reiiance in commercial and all business mat- ters, in educational affairs and literature, &e.» &c, which shall say to the North in a tone that will be respected—so far shalt thou pro” ceed in this warfare on us, and no farther. We are not among those who believe that the South will fail to combine for self defence. The centiment of self-preservation, the first law of nature, is more powerful than party organizations, or even small individual sav- iags or profits, which must be ignored for the time being if an effective organization through- out the South is to be brought about. lock to the different Southern State Legisla- gauization, rather than to an irresponsible Southern convention, over which speculators on the national treasury, and dreamy schemers of course obtain, to some degree, undue in- fluence. Wincing.—Our late brief exposition of the fact that Hurlbut, the writer of the false and calumuious statements and views concerning the South, published in a late number of the Edinburgh Keview, is not a Southern wan in the acceptation in which he is represented by the New York Evening Post, has raised a hornets’ nest around the Sar’seare. “Tray, Blanche and Sweetheart, little dogs and all,”’ have been barking at us on the subject through the Post, Tribune, st af. All they have written in this connection goes to prove the general accuracy of our statements con- cerning this man Hurlbut—the only point on which we prove to have been in error, being that in which we write him down as having been a Unitarian preacher. It turns out that he studied and was graduated at Harvard for the Unitarian ministry, but did not pursue the profession. His father was, as vepresonted by us, peripatetic Yankee school master, who resided for some years in the South, (South Carolina.) and the sen was born during his sojourn there. A writer in the 7'rijuns over the signature of a South Carolinian, (who we take to be Hurl- but himself,) in endeavoring to break the force of our recent brief exposition bears, that out almost to the letter; for he gives such a history of his immediate family and its associations, as to make it clear that though for a time transplanted to southern soil, it maintained its Yankee proclivities and characteristics until it went back, bag and baggage, wherce it came. The only identification which its issue on whom we are commenting has with the South, is that he was born of New England parents “ in South Carolina, and was browght up partly in that State and partly in Penn- sylvania, until he reached the uge of eighteen, when he wont from Carolina to enter the Uni. yorsity at Cambridge.’’ Since then Carolina has had nothing to do with him, we presume. It appears that some of his relatives inter- We | | tures to initiate and get under way euch or- | a Carolina direct Lts truth, applicability end force are amply borne out in the highfalutia, excited and jesuitical comments to whieh it has given rise. Mr. Hurlbut is as essentially a Yankee in all his nature and proolivities though accidentally born in South Carolina, as anegro is an African in his, though born of Afcican parents on a plantation in the New World. Mr. Florence —As this gentleman, one of the three (himself and Messrs. Herbert and Denver) from non-slayeholding States who voted on Monday last against the slave trade resolution of Mr. Etheridge, explained his vote against it. we re-pudlish hisexplanstion from the official register—the G/obe—as follows : “Mr Fiokence. Mr. Speaker, there isnot quite enough cheese on this ‘ figure 4’ tocateh me The attractive trap is not quite well enough baited, as beautifully gilded as it is, to be deceived by it. The real purpose to my mind istoo apparent. I am quite as decided! and as strongly opposed to re-opening the Af- rican slave trade as any one in this believing it to be contrary to the spirit of the and repulsive to the most acute and sen- sitive feelings of philanthropy and an enlarged humanity ; but as 1 cannot see that any prac- trcal good is to result from an introduction of the subject here, or why the valuable time of this short session of Congress should be caken up either with the discussion or agitation of it, in the form and manner in which the res- olution offered by the gentleman from Tennes- eee presente it, I vote in the negctive ”’ Subsequently, on voting to suspend the rules to admit Mr. Orr’s resolution, he also took oc- casion to say— “Inasmuch as this matter has been | in, not by this but by the other side of the House, I vote to suspend the rules with a view tothe introduction of the resolution of the gen- tleman from South Carolina.”” eo New Publications. From Taylor & Maury we have copies of the flowing works : “Red Beard’s Stories for Children; trans- lated from the German by Cousin Fannie.’ A capital book for the holiday season, consist- ing of stories in verse, with humorous silhou- ette illustrations. ‘Worth and Wealth, and Other Tal by Cousin Angie.” Another handsomely illus- trated and attractive Christmas book for the little folks. “Daley, or the Fairy Spectacles; by the author of ‘Violet, a Fairy Story.’” The univereal commendation bestowed upon the exquisite little story of ‘ Violet,” published last year, has led to the issue of this second book by the same author. “Bright Pictures from Child Life; trane- lated from the German by Cousin Fannie.’’ Another interesting child's book, tekingly embellished with colored lithographs. “Kobolotao, a Sequel to the Last of the Hoggermuggers, with {illustrations by Chris- topher Pearse Cranch.’’ A most eutertaining fairy story. Cranch’s genius develops iteelf here most luxuriously in a new line—that of j humorous illustrations | “ Conquest of Kansas, by Missouri and her Allies; a History of the Troubles in Kansas from the passage of the Organic Act until the | close of July, 1856; by William Phillips, Spe | cial Correspondent of the New York Tribune for Kansas.” A rehash of New York Tribune Kansas horrore specially adapted to the Pres- lo ‘ential campaign, and quite unseasonable now “Retribution, a Tale of Passion; by Emma D. E. N. Southworth.” This, next to the , “Deserted Wife,” we think, is the best of Southworth’s numerous productions, It abounds in faults, yet the power of the book | is undoubted, and carries the reader on, dis- sentingly or not, to the last word. i eens | ALLor op Gotp.—The New York Tribuas | Stated lately, that by means of a process re- | cently discovered in France and communica- | ted to persons in this country, a bgr of gold | had been alloyed from 5 te 10 per cent., and | passed through the assay office in New York, notwithstanding the usual assay tests. Mr. Snowden, Superintendent of the Mint at Philadelphia, writes to the Pennsylunnian, that no experiment of alloyed gold has been tried at the mint, and therefore the above can’t betrae. The Tribune, in reply to this | letter, says: | ‘We should be pleased to hear from Mr. Snowden how he knows ‘ no such experiment has been made upon the mint.’ If the experi- | ment was successfully made, as all course the mint authorities know nothing about it, and Mr. Snowden’s denial amounts | to nothing. The authorities could only have detected the ‘experiment’ if it had failed, which it did not. We stated the experiment i = made = weg eagles, a recent coin, | and col uently the Director's last paragraph | in the card bas no force.”” The New York Post also says: | “ We are informed that such an experiment as that alluded to, but denied. by the Director ‘ of the Mint, was actually made on the Assay Office in this city, by Mr. John Thgmpson, and one which he alleges was perfectly successful. The experiment was made with double eagles | of the uew coin—not the eld. This matter is not likely to drop at this point.’’ The Day Boo# says: “We happen to | 4now that afoyed gold, that is, double eagles | with five per cent. alloy in them, have been | deposited at the assay office, and bars. cra bar of gold returned to the depositor for their fall weight.”’ ————— U7" A correspondent of the Charleston Cour- ivr thus explains the late failure of Mr. Little “The true cause of the failure of Jacob Little has not yet been publicly stated. He Was a strong Fremont mon, and really thought be ld be elected Knowing that if such *a event had occurred, there weuld have been excitemenf throughout the country, that bu- siness would receive a fearful shock, and ca- lamities portend, he calculated that about this time, amid the universal apprehensions of all conservative commercial men, negotia- tions would be suspended, real estate decline, and seccrities of every description tumble i married with Southern people and still re- | down, and ke would reap the profitsof the main inthe South. We take it for granted | P®! that they are heartily ashamed that the result of Southern liberality and geniality as ex- pended on this Mr. Hurlbut, has been simply to warm a viper into gufficient vitality to en- able it to strike its pangs into its benefactors. Those replying to our article attribute it to General Caleb Cushing’s rev. While we acknowledge the compliment to us involved in the mistake, we assure them that General C knew as little of the origin of the paragraph asthe man inthe moon. The information on which it waa based came to us from South disaster. i Dr. Francis Lieber tas retired from his Protessorship of =e e and Political Beon- omy in the ney = of South Carolina, which he has occupied fortwenty years. A meeting of the alumni of the college has been held at Columbia, presided over by Wm. ©. Preston, assisted by ex Gov. Manning and others. The resolutions were of a compliments. y charae- ter, and “a fitting testimonial with 4 suitable inscription’ is pro; Dr. Lieber's future residence will be at the North. e™ The family of Colonel Fremont in New York ave said to be suffering from ay atiack of scarlet fever.